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Ted and Nancy Wentzel of Emmetsburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Margy Wentze,l to Nick Ohrtman, son of Stewart and Kathie Ohrtman of Ringsted.
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Me = Ramonus Naughtius Maximus
Heth Ledger lives!!!
We want YOU to join us!!!
Aaarrrr!!! Pirates earned more money at the box-office than Gladiator!!! DIEEE PIRATE!!!!
Unfair fight!!! Let's exchange swords!!!
How often you get to see a Diver, a Gladiator and a Wonder Woman together?
A whole bunch of more costumes: a G.I. Jane, a Beyonce look-a-like, Joker and...err...I dunno who that grey girl is supposed to be haha.
My comrades at war!!
The protector and the Helen of Troy
Mr. Rayban Aviator Gladiator
It was just cam-whoring. There was food you know. Time to munch!!
There was much, much more than what was shown tho, but all in all, hats off and a great salute to a truly great and an enjoyable party!!!


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A little literate Haskell program:
> module Fizzbuzz where
So, fizz-buzz through a functional lens
> import Control.Arrow
Our predicate is for some number, x, we print 'fizz' if it's modulo 3,
or we print 'buzz' if it's modulo 5. N.b.: these predicates are not
So our fizz-buzz predicate follows ('pred'icate 'f'izz-'b'uzz)
> predfb :: String -> Int -> Int -> Either String Int
> predfb str modulo x | x `mod` modulo == 0 = Left str
> | otherwise = Right x
> fizz = predfb "fizz" 3
> buzz = predfb "buzz" 5
... that's really all there is so we just split the input number
into the two predicates and then remerge the results following
this rule:
Left str1 (+) Left str2 = str1 ++ str2
Left str (+) _ = str
_ (+) Left str = str
Right x (+) _ = show x
which transliterates quite nicely (it's nice programming requirement specification as implementation-code when your programming language is declarative)
> fbprinter :: (Either String Int, Either String Int) -> String
> fbprinter (Left x, Left y) = x ++ y
> fbprinter (Left x, _) = x
> fbprinter (_, Left y) = y
> fbprinter (Right num, _) = show num
Now the fizz-buzz game: count from 1 to 100 replacing '3's with fizz and '5's
with 'buzz' ... off you go:
> fizzbuzz = [1..100] >>= return . (fizz &&& buzz >>> fbprinter)
There it is. fizzbuzz in, lessee, 8 lines of implementation code. Any questions?
Nope? Q.E.D.
Well, there is one improvement. If we look at the Either type as a cartesian
product type (which it is), then the print rule looks rather redundant to the
monoidal append operation, for, after all
m0 (+) (anything) = (anything) (order of arguments superfluous); and,
m+ (+) m+ = defined by the semigroupoid-implementation
so, the monoidal addition of lists is
[] (+) lst = lst; and, (... even if lst == [])
lst1 (+) lst2 = lst1 ++ lst2
Can't we just convert our Either String Int type to be a monoid and have
the special base case of 'show num' for the (Right num (+) Right num) case?
Hm. Yes. I leave this now as an exercise for the reader...
... which is another way of saying that I see a simple solution of
mzero == Right num
mplus == Left str
in my head, but how to implement that in Haskell is currently puzzling me.
Intrepid readers, show me the light!
... at any rate, 'running' fizzbuzz gets you all fizzy-buzzy and you can feel good that you've used a little predicate logic, functional programming, programming with arrows, no less, and you didn't have any redundant boolean logic that you see in other implementation for fizz-buzz: Either took care guarding our conditioned results.
p.s. The payoff! The payoff! How could I forget the payoff for those of you who don't have Haskell running natively on your 'iron'?
(Now, why you don't have haskell running on your platform, I don't want to even think about. Not having haskell on hand to feed yourself your functional-programming (daily/hourly/secondly) fix? geophf shudders)
*Fizzbuzz> :l Fizzbuzz.lhs
[1 of 1] Compiling Fizzbuzz ( Fizzbuzz.lhs, interpreted )
Ok, modules loaded: Fizzbuzz.
*Fizzbuzz> fizzbuzz
There ya go!
(this program contains its own solution ... meta-quine, anyone?)


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Cox Classic competes for golf sponsorships
The city of Omaha is benefiting from having the U.S. Senior Open in town, but Cox Classic funds for local charities may be affected as businesses choose to donate their money elsewhere.
With less than five weeks until golfers tee off at Champions Golf Course, sponsorship dollars are a concern since several companies chose to support the U.S. Senior Open at the expense of the Cox Classic.
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Godden hopes it's a smooth ride to even greater support for the Omaha tradition.
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New team deputy Manfredi Ravetto has confirmed Caterham will debut a new nose at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.
After founder Tony Fernandes' exit and the new management's ousting of 40 staff, the struggling backmarker team pressed the throttle on a development push in the hope of re-capturing the lucrative tenth in the constructors' championship.
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I'm still sifting through the hundreds of responses that you gave me on yesterday's survey.
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This morning's GUIDED TOUR includes the GATEWAY OF INDIA, Mumbai's most famous monument, which commemorates a visit by Queen Mary. From here, cross Mumbai Harbor by ferry to the ELEPHANTA CAVES (closed Mondays), a collection of cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Mumbai and drive along Marine Drive, a seafront promenade, and see a traditional Dhobi Ghat (an open-air laundromat). You will also visit the MANI BHAVAN (former residence of Mahatma Gandhi) and the MUMBAI MUSEUM (closed Mondays).
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Your GUIDED TOUR starts with the Chinese Fishing Nets—the livelihood of many local fishermen—and a walk through the Jewish quarter. Next, visit the KERALA FOLKLORE MUSEUM which aims to preserve and educate people about the unique culture and heritage of South India. This afternoon, enjoy an unforgettable CRUISE on the backwaters of Kerala. Explore and witness local life along these serene waterways surrounded by lush palm trees and paddy fields.
Today, fly to Delhi.
Today's sightseeing starts with an orientation drive to see the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and the Presidential Palace. Afterward, take a RICKSHAW RIDE through Chandni Chowk, a captivating local bazaar. Here, ancient alleyways are lined with quaint shops selling all sorts of goods and souvenirs—from silver and saris to spices and electronics. After lunch in a local restaurant, visit QUTUB MINAR, the world's tallest brick minaret, dating back to the 11th century. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a lavish welcome dinner that includes a COOKING DEMONSTRATION and talk on Indian cuisine with a local chef.
This morning, visit HUMAYUN'S TOMB and GURUDWARA BANGLA SAHIB, Delhi's largest and most prominent Sikh gurudwara (house of worship). After lunch, drive to Agra and settle in for the evening.
Start your day with a sunrise visit to the incomparable TAJ MAHAL, an extravagant marble monument to love. Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan built it as a memorial to his beloved wife, who died during childbirth. Later, travel to AGRA FORT, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by the Moghul Emperor Akbar. This impressive fortress of red sandstone conceals the imperial city of the Moghul rulers and its many palaces.
Today, stop at FATEHPUR SIKRI (the City of Victory), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century it was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years before it was completely abandoned due to the lack of adequate water. After lunch in Bharatpur, board a TRAIN bound for RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK, one of the best places in India to spot the elusive Bengal tiger!
Today, explore the park on MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES in an open-air safari vehicle. In addition to Bengal tigers, the park is home to leopard, sambar deer, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, striped hyena, and more. Between game drives, enjoy free time to relax.
Rise early this morning for one last GAME DRIVE in this magical land. Then, travel to Jaipur. In 1876, the city was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales, and it has been known as the "Pink City" ever since. Tonight, enjoy a HOME-HOSTED DINNER with an Indian noble family, followed by a SARI- and TURBAN-TYING demonstration.
Today, visit the amazing AMBER FORT, built entirely of white marble and red sandstone. Tour the interior with its intricate mosaics, carvings, paintings, and mirror works. This afternoon, visit the CITY PALACE and the adjoining MUSEUM, which houses a collection of rare manuscripts. Also, stop at JANTAR MANTAR and the famous HAWA MAHAL (Palace of the Winds). Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a festive farewell dinner to celebrate your journey through India.
Fly back to Delhi this morning and prepare for your journey home.
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. NOTE:Some flights depart Delhi very early in the morning. In these cases, breakfast is not included on Day 10, and you will have to depart for the airport late in the evening on Day 9 or just after Midnight on Day 10.
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JESD204B Video Blog Series
The JESD204B video blog series explores the basic concepts related to the JESD204B SerDes standard in relation to High Speed Data Converter products.
RF Sampling Series
This series explores the new realm of RF sampling converters for use in high frequency, large bandwidth systems.
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This series covers general updates on Texas Instruments' high-speed signal chain portfolio.
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Driving the Reference Input on a SAR ADC
The goal of this section is to cover reference specifications, gain a deeper understanding of the SAR voltage reference behavior, and develop methods for driving the reference input that minimize error.
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Welcome to the world of Power Systems. The first part of the session focuses on Introduction to Power Systems, Goal of Power systems protection, fundamentals of Electricity, AC or DC, Importance of electricity, Power system voltage levels and consumers of electricity. Need and Complexities in protection of power system primary Equipment like Generators, Motors, Transformers and Circuit Breakers and finally analysis of what can go wrong on a transmission line.
Introduction to Protection Relay and Power Systems Faults
Second part of the session explains use case for protection relay, the sequence of events during a fault, Fault Types and the approach for fault analysis. The Session also explains commonly used protection relays and application of different relays along the grid for protection of Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Industrial equipment, Evolution of protection relays from traditional mechanical, static and the current generation digital relays.
AC Analog Input Module Architecture (AIM)
The third part of the session provides details on the need to focus on AC analog input module and its use cases in different types of protection relays, Different types of current sensors and the use cases for these sensors including key advantages and dis-advantages. Explains AC analog input module architecture including block diagram showing the critical products and EERD with different subsystems identified showing different approaches for designing an AC AIM.
Selection of Key Components (ADC, Signal Conditioning Amplifier) for AC Analog Input Module (AIM)
Fourth part of the session explains representation of Voltage or Current waveforms in Time and frequency domain and also looks at the customer use case for application of Time or frequency domain Analysis. The session also explains different sampling approaches like Simultaneous sampling, Coherent sampling, Oversampling to improve system performance, criteria for ADC selection and choice between SAR and Delta-Sigma ADCs. There is a list of TI products that can be considered during the design of the AIM and finally provides overview for Focus ADCs for this session.
Design Details for TI design TIDA-00834 High Accuracy Analog Front End Using 16-Bit SAR ADC with ±10V Measurement Range Reference Design
Fifth part of the session will focus on providing detailed information on TIDA-00834 TI design. The initial slides cover Design Overview, Features, Key Components, test Setup, market differentiators, Block Diagram with links to relevant TI Designs, EVMs and TI product used in this design. Circuit representation and detailed description for ADC interface, Voltage and Current measurement and Power supply are provided. Graphs for Voltage and Current measurement accuracy are shown; along with collaterals and TI design links that can be referred by customers during design.


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Interesting facts about Wenzhou
Wenzhou is a major centre of business and commerce located in Zhejiang Province. Due to its location between the East China Sea, the Yandang Mountains, and the Nanxi River, the city offers many opportunities for outdoor activities or simply scenic relaxation. Whether flying for business or leisure, choose Cathay Dragon for your flight to Wenzhou.
What to do in Wenzhou
Unwind alongside Jiushan Park's lake and climb the pagoda for great city views. Landmarks include Taiping Temple, Yandang Mountain, and the attractive Mentoring Bridge. Visit the nearby islands, including the island group of Dongtou, the Wet Lands with numerous criss-crossing bridges, and Jiangxin Island with its exciting theme park and water park, perfect for families. Lishui Street and Furong Village, beautiful ancient towns, are both easily accessible for day trips.
Getting around Wenzhou
Regular ferry services connect the mainland city with the nearby islands and destinations along the banks of the Ouhai River. The bus network is extensive and easy to use. Metered taxis are widely available, though negotiating a price is more common for longer distances. Start your trip in style and comfort when you book your Wenzhou flights with Cathay Dragon today. Upgrade to Business or First Class for premium offerings.


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Napoli leads Red Sox to 6-4 win over Blue Jays
Mike Napoli hit a two-run homer and drove in the go-ahead run with an eighth-inning groundout, Will Middlebrooks added a solo shot and the Boston beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Friday night.
Junichi Tazawa (1-0) got the win despite allowing a tying homer to Jose Reyes in the seventh. Andrew Bailey pitched the eighth and Joel Hanrahan finished for his second save.
Pinch-hitter Jonny Gomes drew a one-out walk from Esmil Rogers (0-1) in the eighth and went to third on Dustin Pedroia's double. Napoli followed with a grounder to third that was gloved by Maicer Izturis, who fell down on the play and couldn't recover quickly enough to throw home.
The Blue Jays put runners at second and third with one out in the bottom half, but Bailey got Adam Lind and Izturis to fly out.


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- Alarm systems - perhaps the most widely used security measure in most homes and business premises, alarm systems help secure entry points and specific areas against unauthorised access. Theyre easy to install, can be battery-operated or wired to the mains, and can be set up to work with PIN codes to allow access for family members or staff. We stock a number of different alarm types including full home burglar alarms, commercial burglar alarms, and alarm systems for monitoring specific doors or windows,
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Updates and reports from our 4 Seasons test cars.
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Five to join Augustana Athletic Hall of Fame
Five athletes representing different sports will be inducted into the Augustana Athletic Hall of Fame during Viking Days 2009.The Hall of Fame Banquet begins at 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 16, at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Sioux Falls.
Augustana Theatre Presents the 2009 New Works Bash
Augustana Theatre announces the New Works Bash, an exciting opportunity for playwrights to share their latest work with an audience at an early stage in the play's development. The three-day event starts Sunday, September 27.
Record Number of Season Tickets Sold for 2009 Augustana Football Season
Augustana College officials announced today that the Vikings have sold a record 2,064 season tickets for the 2009 football season. This figure is 543 more than the previous high of 1,521 season tickets, sold in 2008.
Augustana Opens 2009-10 Academic Year with Enrollment Increase
Another large first-year class and a high freshman-sophomore retention rate contributed to an enrollment increase at Augustana College.The total headcount for fall 2009 is 1,795 compared to 1,754 students a year ago.
Wall Street Journal Cites Augustana Value
Bob Preloger, Augustana Vice President for Marketing & Communications, was recently interviewed by The Wall Street Journal concerning the College's value proposition and the campaign to share this information with the general public.
Augustana Hosting Healthcare and Spirituality Discussion
Augustana College is hosting a healthcare and spirituality discussion on Friday, September 11, at noon in the Morrison Commons 3-in-1 room. The discussion, organized by Dr. Ann Pederson, Professor of Religion at Augustana, is open to the public.
KAUR To Be Broadcasting MPR
As of September 15th, Augustana's radio station, KAUR (89.1 FM), will be broadcasting Minnesota Public Radio news and information. The College will continue to own the station while MPR will provide day-to-day programming, operations and maintenance.
Camaldolese Monk Brings Contemplative Message in Word and Song
Cyprian Consiglio, a Camaldolese monk, musician, and teacher, is bringing a "Universal Call to Contemplation" message to Augustana College September 13-17. "Compassionate and Wise" is the overall theme for Consiglio's visit.
Kirkeby-Over Stadium Dedicated
A large crowd gathered Tuesday, September 1, for the dedication of Kirkeby-Over Stadium, Augustana's new $11 million football facility. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony the crowd was invited to tour the 6,000-seat stadium.
Midcontinent Communications to Broadcast Opening Game
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Naugatuck Valley Community College welcomes students from all over the world. See all we have to offer.
Naugatuck Valley Community College is proud to have students representing a wide variety of countries.
Our International Student Advisor is committed to helping you have a successful college experience and is here to answer questions about the admissions process.
Here's some information to get you started:
Naugatuck Valley Community College has two campuses, one located in Waterbury, CT and another in Danbury, CT.
Waterbury is at the heart of the 13-town Central Naugatuck Valley Region. With a population of over 110,000, Waterbury is Connecticut's fifth largest city yet retains all the classic appeal of a small New England town. Danbury is a vibrant city with approximately 80,000 residents and is located along the Still River.
In addition to the many benefits within these cities, we're a comfortable two-hour drive to Boston, Providence and New York City. The pleasures of both shoreline (beaches, boating, seaside towns) and mountains (skiing, hiking, outdoor sports) are just a short drive away!
As you consider relocating, you'll be happy to know that the climate in Connecticut is moderate in spring, summer and fall and is cold in the winter. Our state is known for exquisite multicolored fall foliage and beautiful beaches along the coastline. Shopping and cultural events are available in Waterbury and nearby towns and cities that are easily accessible by car or public transportation.
Waterbury Campus750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708
Danbury Campus190 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810
No, International students are not eligible for financial aid.
Naugatuck Valley Community College does not have on-campus housing and cannot assist students in finding apartments or host families. You will need to secure your own living arrangements.
Students on F-1 visas who maintain their status and good academic standing may legally apply for on-campus employment. However, the college has very few employment opportunities available. Those eligible students who do find on-campus employment may work on-campus up to 20 hours/week with the permission of the International Student Advisor.
Off-campus employment is NEVER LEGAL without specific authorization from USCIS. After you have maintained legal status and studied full-time for one academic year, you may apply to USCIS for off-campus work permission. However, since F-1 visa students are only offered a limited period of off-campus employment authorization, students should carefully consider any requests for work permission.
Yes, there is public transportation available to each campus. In addition, credit students receive a free bus pass as part of their student fees.
A transportation link does exist between the two campuses, however, bus times are limited and may not coordinate with all class times.
For more information visit our Getting to NVCC page.
Request your SAT, ACT or AP test scores
CLEP (College Level Examination Program) information and testing at NVCC
Official transcripts are prepared by a college bearing their official seal and provided in a sealed envelope. If the envelope is opened by anyone other than an official at the receiving college, it is no longer considered official.
Unofficial transcripts is a record of college classes taken including grades received. The document can be produced by the college or student, but does not have a raised college seal. It may also be a transcript that bears the official seal, but is not in the original sealed envelope. These transcripts can be emailed or faxed to NVCC.
To Waive Placement Testing or Prerequisite Requirements (Unofficial transcript accepted)
Unofficial college transcripts may be submitted to waive placement testing and prerequisite requirements. Contact the respective college to request your transcript. These transcripts may be emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com or faxed to 203-596-8766.
To transfer credits to NVCC (Official transcript needed)
An official college transcript is required to assess if your courses are eligible for transfer towards your NVCC degree or certificate. Contact the respective college to request your official transcript or CollegeBoard.org to transfer AP credits. Transcripts are only considered official when received in the original sealed envelope. Transcripts may be sent from the college directly to the Admissions Office.
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Admissions, Room K502
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
Please note: Official college transcripts may also be used to waive placement testing or prerequisite requirements.
If your college credits were earned overseas, you must get your transcripts professionally evaluated in order for transfer credits to be considered. Choose one of these evaluation services to assist you with the process.
For students born after December 31, 1956: Connecticut State Law requires that all full-time (degree seeking and non-degree/non-matriculating) and part-time matriculating students enrolled in post-secondary schools be adequately protected against measles, mumps and rubella. Beginning August 1, 2010 all full-time and matriculating students, except those born in the continental United States prior to January 1, 1980 must provide proof of immunization against Varicella (chicken pox). Student must have two (2) doses of each vaccine administered at least one (1) month apart to insure adequate immunization.
Download the Proof of Immunization Form.
The following proof will be accepted:
F-1 visa students applying from overseas:
Schedule an exam at www.toefl.org or www.ielts.org.
Students already in Connecticut may choose to take the Accuplacer instead.
The Center for Early Childhood Education at NVCC, which was then Mattatuck Community College, opened its doors in January 1977 to provide a training laboratory for early childhood education majors at the college as well as a quality educational environment for young children ages 3 - 6.
The initial set-up of the center included one large preschool and a toddler classroom. Today there are three classrooms, including two preschools, one with an integrated Kindergarten component, a toddler class.
The enrollment of the center includes children of staff, faculty, students and the local community.
In 1998, the Center for Early Childhood Education at NVCC received a school readiness grant from the state of Connecticut, expanding it's role in the community through collaboration with the Waterbury School System. There are currently 20 full-time slots and two part-time slots designated under the umbrella of Waterbury School Readiness.
The Center has evolved through the years to become a nationally accredited, high-quality model school that serves as the training ground for approximately 40 early childhood education students per year as well as students in other related disciplines, such as psychology, English and nursing.
The Center is the only training facility in the state to incorporate the Reggio Emilia approach into its teacher preparation program as well as fully utilize the approach in the classrooms with young children.
High-interest, in-depth studies that encompass a variety of learning and embedded curriculum and assessment are considered the Project Approach.
Reggio Emilia Italia
No Way. The hundred is there.*
The child
is made of one hundred.
The child has a hundred languages
a hundred hands
a hundred thoughts
a hundred ways of thinking
of playing, of speaking.
A hundred always a hundred
ways of listening
of marveling of loving
a hundred joys
for singing and understanding
a hundred worlds
to discover
a hundred wolds
to invent
to dream.
The child has
a hundred languages
(and a hundred, hundred, hundred more)
but they steal ninety-nine.
The school and the culture
separate the head from the body.
They tell the child:
to think without hands
to do without head
to listen and not to speak
to understand without joy
to love and to marvel
only at Easter and Christmas.
to discover the world already there
and of the hundred
they steal ninety-nine.
that work and play
reality and fantasy
science and imagination
sky and earth
reason and dream
are things
that do not belong together.
And thus they tell the child
that the hundred is not there.
The child says:
No way. The hundred is there.
-Loris Malaguzzi
*Translated by Lella Gandini


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Iceland, Russia, Spain are play-off seeds
Thursday 20 September 2012
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In Friday's play-off draw, streamed live on UEFA.com from 12.45CET, Iceland, Russia and Spain will be seeded and drawn against one from Scotland, Ukraine and Austria.
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The UEFA Women's EURO 2013 play-off draw will be streamed live on UEFA.com from 12.45CET on Friday with six teams to compete for the three remaining places in the finals in Sweden.
Nine countries have already ensured their places in the finals from 10 to 28 July 2013: hosts Sweden, the seven qualifying group winners and best runners-up the Netherlands. The other six second-placed teams will play off over two legs on 20/21 and 24/25 October and three of them have been seeded as per their UEFA women's national team coefficient ranking following the qualifying group stage: Iceland, Russia and Spain. Scotland, Ukraine and Austria will form their opposition.
The three seeded sides will be away in the first leg, and if Iceland, Russia and Ukraine qualify through the play-offs – as they also did for the 2009 tournament – the lineup next summer will be identical to that at those Finland finals. The 2009 and 2013 editions of the Women's EURO will be the only two 12-strong tournaments having expanded from eight in 2005, with the finals set to grow to 16 in 2017.
In the draw there is the possibility of a rematch of the 2009 play-off which Russia won on away goals against Scotland. Like Scotland that year, Austria enter the play-offs for the first time, while Spain are hoping to make up for their 2009 two-legged loss to eventual semi-finalists the Netherlands. Ukraine and Iceland made finals debuts in 2009 after winning play-offs, something Austria and Scotland intend to emulate.
Pot 1 (Seeds)
ICELAND: Group 3 runners-up
Coefficient: 33.637
Finals appearances: 1
2009 performance: Group stage
Best performance: Group stage (2009)
Qualifying top scorer: Margrét Lára Vidarsdóttir 9
Past EURO qualifying play-offs: 2009 v Republic of Ireland W4-1 (1-1 a, 3-0 h); 2005 v Norway L2-9 (2-7 a, 0-2 h); 1997 v Germany L0-7 (0-3 h, 0-4 a)
RUSSIA: Group 1 runners-up
Coefficient: 33.480
Finals appearances: 3
2009 performance: Group stage
Best performance: Group stage (1997, 2001, 2009)
Qualifying top scorer: Natalia Shlyapina 6
Past EURO qualifying play-offs: 2009 v Scotland W4-4 on away goals (3-2 a 1-2 h); 2005 v Finland L1-4 (0-1 a, 1-3 h)
SPAIN: Group 2 runners-up
Coefficient: 32.679
Finals appearances: 1
2009 performance: Play-offs
Best performance: Semi-finals (1997)
Qualifying top scorer: Verónica Boquete, María Paz 10
Past EURO qualifying play-offs: 2009 v Netherlands L0-4 (0-2 h, 0-2 a); 2001 v Denmark L3-10 (1-6 a, 2-4 h); 1997 v England W3-2 (2-1 h, 1-1 a)
Pot 2
SCOTLAND: Group 4 runners-up
Coefficient: 31.123
Finals appearances: 0
2009 performance: Play-offs
Best performance: Play-offs (2009, 2013)
Qualifying top scorer: Kim Little 6
Past EURO qualifying play-offs: 2009 v Russia L4-4 on away goals (2-3 h, 2-1 a)
UKRAINE: Group 5 runners-up
Coefficient: 30.325
Finals appearances: 1
2009 performance: Group stage
Best performance: Group stage
Qualifying top scorer: Daryna Apanaschenko 7
Past EURO qualifying play-offs: 2009 v Slovenia W5-0 (3-0 h, 2-0 a); 2001 v England L1-4 (1-2 h, 0-2 a)
AUSTRIA: Group 7 runners-up
Coefficient: 26.915
Finals appearances: 0
2009 performance: Did not qualify
Best performance: Play-offs (2013)
Qualifying top scorer: Nina Burger 6
Past EURO qualifying play-offs: none
Finals: 4 teams until 1995; 8 teams 1997, 2001, 2005; 12 teams 2009; max appearances 11


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Charter boosts Internet speeds for free
By: Jeff Richgals, The Capital Times
Charter Communications announced that it has increased the speed of several of its Internet offerings at no additional cost.
The Madison area's dominant subscription TV provider said in a news release that it has increased the download speeds -- from the Internet to a user -- on the Charter Internet Express and Charter Internet Plus tiers and also is also increasing both the upload -- from a user to the Internet -- and download speeds on the Charter Internet Max tier.
The upgrades to Charter Internet speeds are as follows:
-- Charter Internet Express now has download speeds up to 8 Mbps (previously up to 5 Mbps) and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps.
-- Charter Internet Plus offers download speeds up to 16 Mbps (previously up to 10 Mbps) and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps.
-- Charter Internet Max provides downloads up to 25 Mbps (previously up to 20 Mbps) and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps (previously up to 2 Mbps).
The free increases are accompanied by a marketing campaign of "Fast Free" commercials featuring customers.
Charter also recently began offering "PowerBoost 2" -- a temporary extra burst of speed during downloads, when network capacity is available.
Charter Internet Ultra60 service is also available in many of Charter's markets, with download speeds up to 60 Mbps.
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Very good news for tiger and his family! Golfer Tiger Woods is now out of the hospital after a car accident that occurred in the early morning of Friday Police had classified his injuries as "serious," but Susan Jackson, senior vice-president of Health Central Hospital, said it was "a minor car accident," CBC sports reports.
"He was admitted, treated and released today in good condition," Jackson added.
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In what increasingly seems like an intentional ploy to have people question his sanity, PIMCO's Bill Gross ups his manic style by recounting a conversation with a genie that looks and talks like rap icon Flavor Flav.
Gross' latest investment outlook has the genie Flav offering a look ahead to next week's presidential election, to which Gross declines and shares his frustration with the two-party political system. He then recites his version of the "Pledge of Allegiance."
I pledge allegiance to the flag of
the fragmented state of America,
and to the plutocracy for which now it stands,
a red and blue nation,
under financial gods
with liberty and justice for the 1(%).
Gross then asks the genie for a read on the latest round of quantitative easing, and how well it's working. Unsurprisingly, given Gross' oft-stated view of such things, it's not working well.
"Aside from a little squiggle back close to 0% over the last year or so, there is no evidence that investment is being incented by quantitative easing," Gross (genie?) writes. "All of the money being created and freed up is elevating asset prices, but those prices are not causing corporations to invest in future production."
So what's to be done?
Investors should recognize that asset and currency prices ultimately rest on the ability of a real economy to grow, he notes. If growth cannot be boosted by monetary policy, and fiscal policy is "in the hands of a plutocracy more concerned about immediate profits as opposed to long-term vitality, then no Genie or Flavor Flav with a magic clock can make a difference."
"Portfolio strategies should acknowledge bite-sized future returns and the growing risk that the negative consequences of misguided monetary and fiscal policy might lead to disruptive financial markets at some future point," he concludes. "The approaching fiscal cliff might be the first of a series of future disruptions. Although PIMCO expects a middle-ground fiscal compromise from Washington, when that is combined with the fading influence of QE monetary policies, it leads only temporarily to 2% real growth in the U.S. at best —growth that is clearly not "Old Normal." We are in a "New Normal" world where the negative effects of private sector deleveraging are only being weakly addressed by monetary and fiscal authorities."


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Bellator Fighting Championships officials have unveiled their final host site for the current fourth season.
Bellator 44, the organization's second-to-last show of the season, takes place May 14 at Caesars Atlantic City in New Jersey.
As MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) first reported, the headliner features a non-title bout between Bellator middleweight champion Hector Lombard (27-2-1 MMA, 6-0 BFC) and Falaniko Vitale (28-9 MMA, 0-0 BFC).
The event also will feature the finale of one of the organization's four season-four tournaments.
"This is a great partnership for us; Atlantic City is a classic fight town, and New Jersey is a hotbed for mixed martial arts, so it was a natural fit," Bellator Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney stated. "And, Hector vs. Falaniko should be a great fight."
Lombard, who won Bellator's season-one tournament to become champion, beat the first challenger to his belt this past October when he took on season-three tourney winner Alexander Shlemenko and earned a unanimous-decision win at Bellator 34. With the victory, Lombard's win streak now stands at 16 fights, and he hasn't lost a bout since November 2006.
Vitale returned to active competition this past year and put together back-to-back wins in his home state of Hawaii. It was a welcome turnaround following an unsuccessful stint in Strikeforce in which Vitale went 1-2. The UFC veteran holds notable victories over Yushin Okami, Matt Lindland and former UFC champ Dave Menne. His fight with Lombard serves as his Bellator debut.
Caesars Atlantic City features a 1,600-seat performance venue. It plays host to Bellator's first-ever show in New Jersey
Tickets for the event are now on sale.
For more on Bellator 44, stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of the site.
(Pictured: Hector Lombard)


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"Cincinnati" - 2020 Opening Day Collection
Special Features:
- Hand-crafted in Small-Town USA
- Inspired by baseball of yesteryear
- Each order includes pack of baseball cards!
Our 2020 Opening Day Collection celebrates the beginning of the season(we wish!) with one bat designed for every MLB team. Each is inspired by the teams' or locations' history. These are for the true die-hard fans that root for the team no matter what the final score looks like. Get out there and support your team!
Each Pillbox baseball bat is crafted and painted at our shop in Winona, Minnesota. Constructed of solid ash our classic model is 34 inches long and emblazoned with the Pillbox Bat Co. mark just above the grip. Hang it on the wall or lather up the pine tar and put 'er to use in a pickup game with the folks around your cul-de-sac. Playball!
Made in the Pillbox Shop - Winona, MN USA
Bat Length: 34"
Wood-Type: Solid Ash
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The bank increased the rate on my variable home equity line of credit (HELOC) without providing any notice. Can it do this?
Yes. The term "variable" refers to the interest rate. It means that the interest rate on your home equity line of credit (HELOC) is tied to an index or formula that reprices periodically. At the time you contracted for the loan, the bank was required to provide you with a disclosure that explained this variable rate feature.
Since the variable rate feature was disclosed at the inception of the loan, the rate change is not considered a change in terms. Therefore, the bank doesn't have to notify you at least 15 days in advance.


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New industrial revolution communication10 October 2012
by eub2 -- last modified 10 October 2012
Europe needs to reverse the declining role of industry for the 21st century with the aim to deliver sustainable growth, create high-value job and solve societal challenge that we face. Immediate action should contribute to reverse the current downward trend from its current level of 15.6% of EU GDP to as much as 20% by 2020. Therefore the Commission proposes a number of priority actions to stimulate investments in new technologies, to improve the business environment, to access to markets and to finance, particularly for SMEs, and ensure that skills meet industry's needs. Europe's industry is well placed to assume this role: Europe is a world-leader in many strategic sectors such as automotive, aeronautics, engineering, space, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Industry still accounts for 4/5 of Europe's exports and 80% of both Europe's exports and of private sector R&D investment comes from manufacturing. If confidence comes back, and with it new investments, Europe's industry can perform better and start growing again. This is the core message of a communication tabled by European Commission Vice President Antonio Tajani in Brussels today. The actions proposed by this Communication should also contribute to reduce competiveness gap across Member States and EU regions.
Today the Commission has also adopted two reports on Competitiveness: the New Industrial Performance Scoreboard on the Member States which looks at five key areas: manufacturing productivity; export performance; innovation and sustainability; business environment and infrastructure; and finance and investment (MEMO/12/760); and the European Competitiveness Report 2012 which analyses the main globalisation trends in the last 15 years and the implied costs and benefits and the challenges ahead for EU businesses.
Lack of confidence triggers lack of investment
Market uncertainty, financing problems, lack of demand and skills shortages triggered lack of confidence which in turn triggered lack of investment and job losses in industry.
Pillars of the reinforced industrial policy are:
Investments in innovation - providing the right framework conditions for investments, to rapidly return to pre-crisis levels, with a focus on six priority areas, with enormous potential for growth and jobs in Europe: advanced manufacturing technologies for clean production, key enable technologies, bio-based product markets, sustainable industrial policy, construction and raw materials, clean vehicles and vessels and smart grids. Member States as well should play their part and should prioritise investments in these six areas.
Better market conditions – improvements in the functioning of the Internal Market and opening up international markets. The Commission will concentrate on selected themes where significant improvement can be achieved quickly: improving the Internal Market for goods, fostering entrepreneurship with regards to the digital single market which is expected to grow by 10% a year up to 2016, protecting intellectual property rights and further promoting the internationalisation of EU SMES around the world, reaching 25% (from 13%) in the medium term.
Access to finance and capitals – to improve lending to the real economy by better mobilising and targeting public resources, including those of the EIB – which should allocate between EUR 10 and 15 billion in additional lending for SMEs - and of the Structural Funds, and by unlocking private funds through the elimination of remaining obstacles for venture capital funds and the facilitation of cross-border operations by smaller companies.
Human capital and skills – equipping labour force for industrial transformations, notably by better anticipating skills needs and mismatches. In this area, the Commission will in particular further promote cooperation of employers, workers and relevant authorities through the creation of European Sector Skills Councils and of Knowledge and Sectors Skills Alliances.
In order to ensure the proper implementation of these actions, the Commission will closely monitor a number of key variables.
1. Investment
Gross fixed capital formation as a share of GDP was 18.6% in 2011. Before the crisis, it reached 21.25% of GDP in 2007. The investment effort needed to improve our productivity would require pre-crisis investment levels in 2015 and average levels of above 23% until 2020. Investment in equipment is currently between 6 and 7% of GDP. To improve of productivity and introduce new technologies it should recover pre-crisis levels and grow sustainably at rates above 9% of GDP until 2020.
2. Internal market trade
Trade in goods in the Internal Market is currently just below 21% of GDP. In a reinvigorated Internal Market, this rate should 25% by 2020.
3. SMEs
In conformity with Commission aspirations for the Digital Agenda flagship Market, the number of small firms engaging in e-commerce selling should increase to reach 33% by 2015. The proportion of SMEs exporting inside the Internal Market was 25% according to the 2009 survey. The medium-tem objective is to have SMEs equally engaged in market outside the EU as within the internal market.
The communication responds to the important challenges the European industry faces as a result of the current economic crisis and presents a number of priority actions designed both to assist recovery in the short and medium term and to ensure the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of European industry. It also reviews the situation of EU industry since the Commission's flagship initiative "An Integrated Industrial Policy for the Globalisation Era"1 adopted in October 2010 in the context of the Europe 2020 strategy.
Source: European Commission


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Sleeps 2-6, Max Occupancy: 7
Coyote Ridge Condominium is ideally located for your visit to the valley! At the south edge of Winthrop, it's an easy walk to the grocery store and other conveniences and a less than a five minute drive (or short bike ride) to the ice rink and MVSTA ski/bike trail heads. For a more leisurely outing, just one more minute (or short walk/bike over the suspension bridge) and you are in town with access to all the cafes, restaurants, bookstore and more. Several lakes, including Lake Patterson for fishing, paddle boarding and swimming, are about ten minutes by car. Tucked just off Highway 20, staying here avoids the stress of back road driving during your visit.
Coyote Ridge is a newer townhouse with well equipped kitchen, dining area, and inviting living room. All three bedrooms are upstairs with 2 bathrooms. One of the bedroom has window A/C. A powder room is on the main floor.
Enjoy Satellite TV (sports channels included) with DVD player, Wi-Fi, a gas fireplace and a deck overlooking a meadow with the valley hills in the distance. Make an espresso to enjoy on the deck in the morning light or snuggled up on spacious sofa.
A garage is available for your car, or store your bike or skis. A waxing bench is provided. There is a washer and dryer with complimentary detergent.
Need lodging for a larger group? Antler Ridge and Coyote Ridge are duplexed together and make a great option. Need even more space? Arctic Dream and Northern Lights are across the driveway.


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Risky Chicken and Burgers: How Contaminated Is Your Meat?
Meat and poultry have been linked to hundreds of outbreaks involving thousands of cases of foodborne illness, according to a report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest, which is now ranking meat products based on their relative risks.
TUESDAY, April 23, 2013 —You may want to think twice before ordering a medium-rare steak at your favorite restaurant and take extra care in your kitchen when preparing and cooking meat and poultry dishes, says a new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
The report examined 12 years of foodborne-illness outbreak data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — 1,714 outbreaks involving 33,372 illnesses from 1998 to 2010 — and ranked meat and poultry products on a scale from highest risk to low risk.
Chicken and ground beef topped the list in the highest-risk category, followed by steak and turkey at high risk; deli meat, pork, roast beef, and barbecue (beef and pork) at medium risk; and chicken nuggets, ham, and sausage rounding out the bottom at low risk.
CSPI researchers determined each food's relative risk by calculating the hospitalization rate from the illnesses attributed to outbreaks in the food groups.
Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 were together responsible for one-third of all foodborne illnesses, while Clostridium perfringens, a lesser-known pathogen that grows on cooked foods left at improper temperatures for too long, was responsible for another third of the illnesses. Nearly 20 percent were from unknown pathogens, due to incomplete data collection by public health departments.
Bacteria like these can cause illnesses ranging from short-term gastrointestinal distress to severe food-poisoning cases requiring hospitalization and sometimes even resulting in death; the number of deaths could not be confirmed by the data analyzed by the CSPI.
The CDC estimates that nearly 50 million people get sick from foodborne illnesses each year (from produce and other foods, as well as from meat and poultry), tens of thousands are hospitalized, and 3,000 people die. The estimates may be low, however, because not all outbreaks are reported or linked to a specific cause.
How Meat Gets Contaminated
Meat and poultry can become contaminated in a number of ways.
"Animals naturally carry bacteria that are not harmful to animals but are harmful to humans," said Sarah A. Klein, J.D., M.A., Senior Staff Attorney for the Food Safety Program at CSPI and the author of the study. "The way the animals are raised, slaughtered, and processed may contribute to whether or not the bacteria reach consumers."
One such way contamination can occur is when live animals carry bacteria from the farm into the slaughtering facility on their feathers or hides and in their intestines, and the bacteria can then be transferred to the carcass during slaughter. Another common source of contamination is combining small pieces of meat from multiple carcasses to make a ground product; if one piece is contaminated, the bacteria can spread throughout the resulting product.
Meat-Safety Tips: You're Handling Hazardous Material
Klein noted that consumers may be surprised to see steak listed as high risk, as it is normally made from the choicest cuts of meat. However, from a food safety perspective, steak may be similar in risk to ground beef if it has been tenderized using needles or blades that pierce the meat and push pathogens into the otherwise sterile interior. The resulting steak may look intact, but cooking it rare or medium rare may not be sufficient to kill the pathogens inside. Since mean products like steak do not carry any kind of label alerting retailers, restaurants, or consumers, Klein recommends cooking steak medium well to well.
In fact, Klein said, in general it's safest to assume all meat and poultry products are contaminated.
"Consumers need to be approaching meat and poultry products as if they are hazardous material," she said, "using extra caution in preparation, cooking, and eating to make sure they are protecting themselves and their families."
For children, older consumers, pregnant women and people who are immune-compromised, even greater precautions may need to be taken to assure these foods are safe.
Klein recommends using a plastic bag at the grocery store and in the refrigerator to separate raw meat from other foods, wearing plastic disposable gloves when handling raw meat and poultry products, and thoroughly washing your hands before and after handling meat. During preparation, use different cutting boards and utensils for cutting meat and poultry than you use for other foods.
Klein also emphasized that consumers should never rinse meat.
"All it does is create tiny droplets of bacteria floating around your kitchen," she said. "There are no benefits to rinsing meat."
When it comes to healthy cooking, she suggests using a meat thermometer to assure the meat is cooked thoroughly to the proper internal temperature for each product, which can be found on foodsafety.gov
Finally, all meat and poultry dishes should be served promptly after cooking, as the longer it is sitting out, the longer bacteria can grow.
Klein noted that although highly processed foods like chicken nuggets are considered low risk in the CSPI report, consumers should remember that such foods have little nutritional value.
"If you suspect you have may have a foodborne illness, go to the doctor and get diagnosed and ensure that information is counted and reported to the health department," Klein said. "Most foodborne illnesses are preventable and the industry can be doing a better job to make sure consumers can eat without fear of illness."


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You have heard the saying that the fastest way to ruin a friendship is to become partners. Unfortunately, many advisors in ensemble practices can relate to this adage.
Advisory firms with multiple owners rarely avoid conflict between partners. The nature of the partnership dynamic often contributes to insecurity, inspires jealousy and exacerbates feelings of unfairness.
Why are these problems so common? Each partner brings an ego to the mix. Rainmakers often believe that they are the most important people in the firm. So too do the senior advisors or portfolio managers who create the value delivered to clients. Key management personnel also feel they hold the enterprise together and drive success. (For the purpose of this discussion, I'll refer to all multi-owner firms as partnerships though there are different terms based on the entity type.)
When partnerships are formed, all parties enter into the arrangement believing that their special combination of skills, personalities and experience will lead to riches and fame for all. Unfortunately, in many cases, partners invest more in the wedding than in the marriage. After the honeymoon ends, incompatibilities and misunderstandings can arise.
New partners commonly avoid the difficult initial conversations for fear of being perceived as a poor team player. In the early days of a partnership, most advisors choose compromise over confrontation, appeasement over agreement. While attempting to maintain an amiable relationship is noble, ignoring significant issues can lead to resentment. Pent-up emotions explode like cluster bombs at a later point, often when it is too late to have a rational, intelligent discussion about how to resolve the differences. Catalysts for this explosion include major events such as an advisor bringing in a very large client or achieving an extraordinary one-year return with client portfolios, or—on the negative side—spending a disproportionate amount of time entertaining centers of influence with expensive dinners and sporting events.
Many partners find it difficult to accept their responsibility to talk openly with each other, confront bad behavior, encourage good behavior and share openly but calmly how they feel about what's working and what is not. Adults talk. Children pout. Pouting adults suck the lifeblood out of an organization.
Having been on both sides of this relationship, I can attest to the value of creating a framework for how partners should value each other, especially when it comes to the question of who gets paid what and why.
How to Value Partners' Contributions
In reality, different partners make different contributions to the value of the business. Firms that allow compensation to float with profits alone are not considering all of the elements that other partners bring to the business, aside from the capital they have invested.
Remember, partners are also employees of the business. Profit distributions reward them for their ownership position. Compensation plans that include base pay plus incentives reward them for the roles they perform. Some partners have management responsibility, some have sales expectations, some are technical specialists and some are solely responsible for working with existing clients. Many do all of these. Compensation models should be created with the idea that different responsibilities carry different rewards but all activities have value.
Many advisory firms have evolved away from the traditional brokerage "eat what you kill" pay model to a reward structure more in harmony with their strategy. True ensemble firms recognize that each person contributes something of value to the success of the enterprise. Business developers need the help of support people and subject matter experts. Portfolio managers need the help of rainmakers to grow their revenues with new assets. Business managers need all elements of the firm to be working efficiently, effectively and in sync with the vision and mission of the enterprise.
The traditional brokerage model rewards a person for new sales. By definition, this is a short-term event that comes with short-term rewards ("short-term" is 12 months or less). Most advisory firms—whether affiliated with a broker-dealer or operating as an independent RIA—tend to generate the vast majority of their revenue from existing clients rather than from new sales. Salespeople tend to be paid more than others, with a highly variable compensation that is tied to results. Their risk of not earning any compensation is also high, another reason for potentially higher rewards. Service people or portfolio managers, on the other hand, have less risk; a higher percentage of their total compensation is fixed as the role requires them to focus on client satisfaction or fulfillment rather than new business development.
This is a comparison only. Obviously, many successful financial services organizations that are sales- or product-driven businesses should continue paying for sales if that is the behavior they seek from their people.
However, assuming that the goals are to execute an agreed-upon strategy, to operate as a team rather than a collection of solo practitioners and to value client service and advice as highly as sales, then partners should implement a logical compensation plan that aligns with these goals. First address these priorities:
- Define your strategy and vision, including how you characterize business success.
- Decide what kind of behavior you wish to reinforce.
- Create a compensation policy statement that spells out what you value and how.
- Define the roles of each person, including partners, and include a definition of excellence for all roles.
- Benchmark the compensation as a guideline (not an absolute).
- Test the maximum potential payout against the economics of your business.
- Determine incentives for each role, and identify the triggers for payouts.
Compensation components include base pay, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, perquisites and benefits, retirement and equity. Base compensation is designed to pay a fair wage for a person's primary role, whether a relationship manager or business manager.
Incentive compensation is often split between short- and long-term rewards, again aligned to the behavior you seek. As an example, you may wish to reward the amount of new business a partner brings into the firm during a quarter or a year. You also may wish to reward how effectively a partner develops his successors over a longer term. Short-term incentives usually are paid in cash (though vested stock could also be part of this). Long-term incentives often are paid in options, phantom or synthetic stock and deferred compensation such as stock issued on a vesting schedule.
If the base is fair for the job a person is doing, and the incentives recognize the individual's contributions to the business over and above expected performance, then what's left in terms of profit is distributed to equity holders on a pro rata basis. This design helps to distinguish between rewards for ownership and rewards for individual contributions to the enterprise. In a way, this design represents the classic Adam Smith view of capitalism: a recognition that labor and capital bring different value to a business.
The spirit of partnership includes sharing the risks and the rewards of a business. Practically speaking, however, all partners do not contribute equally to the success of an enterprise. The return for a passive investor in a business is based on a return on capital. As an owner and employee, a partner in an advisory firm must go further, defining expectations, rewarding the behavior and performance that are valued and accepting that certain partners may make more than others if their contributions are exceptional.


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Mac OS X is inherently secure but there are a handful of steps you can take to tighten things even further
The firewall defends your Mac against unwanted incoming connections from the Internet.
Check to ensure the firewall's enabled by opening System Preferences and selecting the Security & Privacy option. Click the Firewall tab and ensure it reads Firewall: On. If not, click the Turn On Firewall button.
Macs don't have outgoing firewall protection, as offered by apps like Zone Alarm on Windows. Outgoing firewalls notify you when apps send data and let you block them, which can stop hackers stealing files, for example. Little Snitch (US$34.95) provides an inexpensive and user-friendly outgoing firewall.
All Macs running OS X Mountain Lion (and OS X Lion from 10.7.5 onwards) block software that hasn't been digitally signed - a process in which Apple approves the developer. This leads to the familiar error message when you try to use or install unsigned software: "[this app] can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer."
The system at work here is called Gatekeeper and can be controlled via the Security & Privacy section of System Preferences - select the General tab and choose from the options underneath Allow Applications Downloaded From. To turn it off, click Anywhere.
Leaving Gatekeeper switched on is a good idea, however, and you can bypass its protection when needed -- assuming you're sure an app or installation package is safe, just hold down Ctrl, then click it and select Open. This will mark it as being trusted.
The most serious recent Macs threats, such as the Flashback trojan, have exploited bugs in Java. The simplest fix is to avoid installing Java. Sadly, if it's already installed then removing it is next to impossible. Additionally, some apps rely upon it - certain components of LibreOffice, for example. You can block Java applets running in your browser, however, which is the main attack route. In Safari, open Preferences (Cmd+comma) and click the Security icon, then uncheck Allow Java. In Google Chrome, type about:plugins in the address field, then click Disable under the Java entry in the list. In Mozilla Firefox, click Tools > Addons, then click Plug-ins in the list on the left, and the Disable button alongside the Java entry.
Other threats attack via the Adobe Flash browser plug-in. Disabling this is perhaps unrealistic bearing in mind many popular sites rely upon it, but you can use plug-ins like FlashBlock on Chrome or Firefox to stop any Flash on a page running automatically until you click it. ClickToFlash does the same on Safari.
Whether Macs need an antivirus is still open to debate, but increasing numbers of Mac owners feel the need to install one - so much so that in 2011 one of the biggest Mac malware infections was via a fake antivirus app called MacDefender.
Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition offers always-on virus protection for free, meaning that the app sits in the background and immediately alerts you should an infection take place.
Alternatively, iAntivirus by Norton, ClamXav and Bitdefender all provide on-demand scanning for zero cost, meaning you can run them whenever you feel it's necessary to check for virus infections.


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I totally understand the sentiment. I know that as BM spreads its roots it draws in more people from the mainstream which, perhaps, will dilute the weird and wonderful element that made the event so unique in the first place. I am not advocating the over-regulation of the Playa. Resort to RPGs should be purely voluntary.wedeliver wrote:[..... the fucker went to a lot of effort to have an art car with 150 decible booming megabass.... it is burningman after all and do you really want to miss the sunrise??
I applaud all those who go to the effort to bring something unique to the Playa. But even finely wrought art cars with superior sound systems can cease to be "gifts" when they patrol the camping areas at 4 a.m. booming high-decible sounds to no discernible audience.
It's the dudes who just dont know when to quit that bother me. When is it time to quit? When the only person at the camp or on your art car is the DJ or driver. Feel free to troll the deep playa to find someone you can impress with that rocking sound system, but geeeze, let the other "artists" get at least 3 hours of sleep. They may have some really cool gift to give the Playa that needs a few hours sleep to pull off.
But, I digress and certainly don't want to start the umpteenth "sounds-issues" thread.


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The phrase immediately brings to mind explosions in the background. Shell holes. Cries of the dying and wounded. The sound of gunfire, off in the distance (I'm getting used to it now).
Definitely not the kind of place where you'd go for a good night sleep.
At least, that's what I think. I mean, given a choice between a war zone and my bedroom here in quiet Grumpyville, I think I'd sleep better here. In a scientific poll (okay, I asked my kids) 100% of respondents agreed you'd likely sleep better at home than in an active military operations area.
Of course, someone had to prove this.
So, in a study involving over 41,000 soldiers, they compared sleeping habits at home to sleeping habits in war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan.
They found that soldiers in war zones don't sleep as well as those at home.
In a breakdown of groups, soldiers who'd been directly involved in recent combat situations had more trouble sleeping than non-combatants.
Here's the complete story.
Thank you, NLK!


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Berry getting closer to return to field
MILWAUKEE -- When he first returned last month after being treated for cancer on his tonsils and lymph nodes, third-base coach Mark Berry hoped to be back on the baselines just before the All-Star break next week.
Berry is almost there, but not quite. Bench coach Chris Speier has remained at third base all season, while Miguel Cairo has served as interim bench coach.
"Now that I've gotten to this point, I still don't feel quite right," Berry said on Monday. "Going through what I went through, I've got to feel like I am normal. I feel like I'm close. I still get a little too fatigued sitting through a whole game. I find myself having to go sit inside the clubhouse for an inning or two. It wouldn't be fair to the team, Chris or anybody else to not be 100 percent out there."
Berry has recently started hitting grounders to players with the fungo bat, including Monday afternoon to first baseman Joey Votto. He is now on his second road trip with the team, sits in on meetings and has generally helped wherever he can.
Diagnosed with cancer near the end of Spring Training in March, Berry dropped 41 pounds after chemotherapy and radiation. He said he has put 14 pounds back on over the past five weeks since treatments ended.
"My strength is getting better," Berry said. "I'm starting to work out in the gym too -- that's a plus. Things are moving in the right direction. When I am ready, it's going to be a day-to-day thing. I need to show up and feel normal for maybe a week."


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I have made an evening habit of this beach walk in the days since, although D hasn't since gotten off work in time to join me, wearily citing all sorts of cinematic anxieties about losing the light. Each day I walk a bit farther, till the stroll to the end and back talks me about an hour and a half.
It was the day after our dinner that I saw these dragon boats, with a toddler peering at their keels and a man fast asleep in the hull of the one on the left. I was particularly charmed, somehow, by the way the dragons peeked out over the parking barriers, as if exhausted and in need of a bit of a chin rest.
I have settled into a contented pattern here, one that looks something like this:
Sometime between 5:00 and 6:00 a.m., D gets up and goes to work. Somewhat, um, after that, I get up. I read, I blog, I sit on the balcony looking out at the ocean. I clean, deal with email, work, snack on fresh pineapple.
At some point, I gird my skin with a veritable armor of sunscreen, and venture forth. I pick up a fallen blossom from one of the trees in the hotel garden and tuck it behind my ear. I wander around the lagoon to the ocean proper, kick off my sandals, and wade into the surf. Then I walk, past delighted toddlers on their first visit to the ocean, experienced surfers with the world's most flawless human forms, and (on one occasion) a couple of women posing sexily in front of the sunset ("Don't worry - it's for our husbands!" they cried when I paused to let them take the photo. I guffawed. Well, that's all right, then.).
I walk and walk over the wide variety of textures the sand takes on along Waikiki beach (is this a trick of the tides, or does each hotel haul a different quality of sand in to supplement their own patch of waterfront?). The waves crash up around me - by the time I go back to the room to meet D when he gets back at 8 or 9 my dress will be drenched up to the waist - and I gather soaking folds of fabric up in my hands as I wend my way. The whole world seems saturated in color as the sun sets, and the landscape changes drastically from minute to minute.
The result, I fear (I hope?) is that my O'ahu Diaries from this point forward will become decreasingly narrative and increasingly pictorial, a series of color studies in cloud and surf. Be forewarned.
2 Responses so far.
Molly says:
LOVE the photos - and the beautiful narration that accompanies them. I can almost smell the surf air and feel the sand between my toes :)
Sycorax Pine says:
Thanks, Molly. I am glad that you are enjoying them! There are more to come soon....


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Dear XebiaLabs community,
We are pleased to announce the release of XL Release 5.0.1. This minor version of XL Release includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes.
Before upgrading, please read about the changes in the release manual and review the upgrade instructions. You can download the release at the XebiaLabs Software Distribution site.


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iPhone owners, rejoice, for your long national maps nightmare is almost over. According to AllThingsD, a standalone Google Maps app is going to hit the App Store sometime tonight. So long, Apple Maps. It's been... something.
Hard as it may be to believe, it's been nearly three months since Tim Cook & Co. jettisoned Google as a maps partner in favor of the apocalyptic horror show known as Apple Maps. Since then, Apple was ridiculed, the Eiffel Tower got flattened, long-standing executives were fired, apologies were issued, and lots and lots of people got lost. So, you know, all in all not a great outing.
For its part, Google has remained coy about if and when it would grace iOS with its Maps once again. Four weeks ago the WSJ reported that the restoration was "imminent," then silence until now. Finally, though, it appears the prodigal app is ready to return, and in but a few hours.
It's not all gravy and rose hips, though; Apple Maps will still live on your iPhone, forever, and will still be the default navigation/mapping product on your handset. And while AllThingsD says Google will "release" Google Maps tonight, it's not entirely clear if that means it will actually pop up in the App Store, or if it still has an Apple approval process to struggle with. Given how eager Apple has been to give its customers alternatives to its egregious offering, one might assume that there won't be much red tape.
So there you have it. A reasonably strong expectation—AllThingsD doesn't mess around—that your Google Maps has found its way home. Something Apple Maps never reliably could. [AllThingsD]