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QNAP TVS-663-4G 9TB 3 x 3TB HGST NAS drives, AMD 2.4GHz quad-core x86 processor with Radeon graphics, 4GB DDR3L-1600, 4 x 1GbE LAN, HDMI out with XBMC, Virtualization Station, Surveillance Station, NASBIT Tested.
The TVS-663 is equipped with the energy-efficient 64-bit AMD® quad-core 2.4 GHz processor with 4GB DDR3L-1600 RAM (upgradable to 16GB), SATA 6Gb/s, and 2 Gigabit LAN ports (expandable to max. 4 x GbE ports or 2 x GbE + 2 x 10GbE ports) for lightning-fast multi-tasking. The TVS-663 is a powerful NAS that delivers up to 448MB/s read & write speeds with 4 x GbE port configuration, and up to 1,441MB/s with 10GbE configuration. The TVS-663's hardware-accelerated encryption engine provides unmatched encryption performance in its class, up to 680MB/s with AES-256 bit full NAS volume encryption, boosting system performance & security while ensuring the safety of sensitive business data stored in the TVS-663. The next-gen AMD Radeon™ HD graphics provides hardware-accelerated transcoding performance and dual HDMI outputs with brilliant high-definition multimedia content playback. When installed with the latest Wi-Fi 802.11ac USB network adapter, the TVS-663 can offer remarkably high speeds for transferring large amount of files and streaming bandwidth-consuming multimedia.
Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment.
Test Environment:
Volume type: RAID 5; 4 x Plextor PX-256M5Pro SSD
Network environment: direct connection between NAS and PC, 1GbE LAN (MTU 1500); 10GbE with QNAP LAN-10G2T-D dual-port PCIe NIC (MTU 9000)
Client PCs:
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770 3.40GHz CPU; DDR3 1600Hz 16GB; WD 1TB WD10EZEX; Intel Gigabit CT (MTU 1500); 10GbE with QNAP LAN-10G2T-D dual-port PCIe NIC (MTU 9000); Windows® 7 Professional 64bit SP1
IOMeter configuration: Transferring 8GB file continuously to/from 4/2 PCs for 3 minutes. Block size: 64KB for SMB2.0 (Throughput)
Thanks to the intuitive user interface of QTS, system operations of the TVS-663 are smooth and handy. Its intelligent desktop allows you to find desired functions quickly, create desktop shortcuts or group shortcuts, monitor important system information on a real-time basis, and open multiple application windows to run multiple tasks concurrently, bringing greater operating efficiency.Learn more: QTS 4
The TVS-663 offers 2 inbuilt Gigabit Ethernet ports and supports 10 Gigabit high speed networks by installing a 10GbE network adapter. The 10GbE-ready TVS-663 delivers lightning-fast data throughput. Coupled with its large storage capacity potential, the TVS-663 is perfect for data centers to store big data and excel in fast data transmission, and for 10GbE home lab environment for technical professionals.Learn more: 10GbE solution
Tested in QNAP Labs. Figures may vary by environment.
Test Environment:
Volume type: RAID 5; 4 x Plextor PX-256M5Pro SSD
Network environment: direct connection between NAS and PC, 1GbE LAN (MTU 1500); 10GbE with QNAP LAN-10G2T-D dual-port PCIe NIC (MTU 9000)
Client PCs:
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770 3.40GHz CPU; DDR3 1600Hz 16GB; WD 1TB WD10EZEX; Intel Gigabit CT (MTU 1500); 10GbE with QNAP LAN-10G2T-D dual-port PCIe NIC (MTU 9000); Windows® 7 Professional 64bit SP1
IOMeter configuration: Transferring 8GB file continuously to/from 4/2 PCs for 3 minutes. Block size: 64KB for SMB2.0 (Throughput)
QNAP's exclusive QvPC Technology consolidates a number of high-end technologies including VM integration, multimedia transcoding, HDMI output, cloud integration and NAS connection technologies, allowing users to operate the TVS-663 as a PC when they plug in a keyboard, mouse and monitor. With QvPC Technology, the TVS-663 is transformed into a cost-effective device with PC functionalities for users to operate the system via "HybridDesk Station (HD Station)" on the screen to directly access stored data, run multiple applications using Windows/Linux/UNIX/Android-based VMs, surf the web on Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, watch Full HD videos with up to 7.1 channel audio with Kodi, and much more.
Learn more:QvPC Technology
Capture more details with 4K resolution! Coupled with QvPC Technology, you can connect the TVS-663 to a 4K UHD monitor via HDMI to take advantage of 4K's impeccable image detail for increased productivity. Photographers can view sharper and clearer high-resolution images, and you can get a larger workspace with one monitor when managing virtual machines.
Note: 4K video playback and transcoding are not supported
With the support for AMD-V virtualization technology, the TVS-663 can operate the Virtualization Station, transforming the TVS-663 into a 2-in-a-box NAS that can function as an all-in-one NAS and a virtualization platform that supports multiple operating systems, fast virtual machine (VM) creation, VM import/export, snapshot, and enables desktop operations on web browsers. With the easy-to-use interface, you can centrally manage all of the VMs created on the TVS-663 with minimal effort. You can also download VMs on demand from online VM markets and import them to the TVS-663 without any complex procedures.
Learn more: Virtualization Station
QNAP's HD Station integrates the powerful Kodi media player and web browser. The splendid user interface and support for crystal-clear 7.1-surround sound passthrough* brings smooth playback of Full HD videos**, providing you with the perfect home theater experience. The TVS-663 features dual HDMI outputs, allowing you to connect to two monitors to play the same content with concurrent 1080p HDMI displays. You can even watch YouTube videos, surf the web and manage the Turbo NAS using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox with multilingual keyboard input. The HD Station supports multi-tasking and user authentication so only authorized users can access data stored on the TVS-663 via HDMI monitors.
It is convenient & easy to control the HD Station. Turn your mobile devices into remote controls by installing the Qremote app, or use the QNAP RM-IR002 remote control and MCE remote controls via the built-in IR receiver of the TVS-663.
Note: 4K video playback and transcoding are not supported
*A receiver with HDMI support is required for decoding multi-channel surround sound.
** The quality of video and music delivery can vary according to hardware and network environments.
Learn more: HD Station
Powered by a hardware-accelerated transcoding engine, the TVS-663 delivers superior real-time Full HD (1080p) video transcoding to convert videos in common formats to universal formats that can be smoothly played on PCs, mobile devices and Smart TVs. The TVS-663 allows you to enjoy instant videos on multiple devices - even those that lack computing power or have limited file format support - without the need for complicated and time-consuming file conversion.
With the benefit of offline transcoding, if you can only connect to an Internet connection with limited/restricted bandwidth, you can still enjoy smooth videos by selecting a pre-rendered lower resolution to play the videos via File Station, Video Station, or the Qfile mobile app without affecting the TVS-663's system performance running other applications. The TVS-663 also allows you to set a dedicated folder for automatic video transcoding.
Note: 4K video playback and transcoding are not supportedLearn more: DLNA, File Station, Video Station, Qfile
The TVS-663 supports SMB/CIFS, NFS, and AFP protocols for file sharing across Windows, Mac, Linux/UNIX networks. Data, logs and ISO images of CDs and DVDs can be centrally stored on the TVS-663 and protected by an integrated antivirus solution. The Windows AD and LDAP services enable system administrators to configure user permissions by using an existing Windows AD server, LDAP server or built-in LDAP service. The TVS-663 supports SAMBA v4 and can act as a Windows domain controller to manage privilege settings..Learn more: File Station, Windows Active Directory (AD), LDAP Directory Service, Antivirus, ISO share, Syslog service
QNAP NetBak Replicator supports real-time and scheduled data backup on Windows including Outlook email archiving. Apple Time Machine is also supported to provide Mac OS X users with a solution to effortlessly back up data to the TVS-663. The USB 3.0 port on the front panel of the TVS-663 features a one-touch-copy function for you to instantly back up data from external drives to the TVS-663 with just one click, or alternatively to back up data from the TVS-663 to external drives. A wide range of third-party backup software such as Acronis® True Image and Symantec® Backup Exec are also supported.Learn more: NetBak Replicator, Time Machine backup, External device backup, Third-party backup software compatibility
The TVS-663 offers various data recovery options. RTRR (Real-Time Remote Replication) supports real time or scheduled data backup to a remote Turbo NAS or FTP server and synchronizes files to a remote folder from a local folder with better backup efficiency and reduced backup time. The TVS-663 also supports the rsync protocol to back up data to another remote server on a scheduled basis. Data can also be backed up to and restored from a range of cloud storage services, including Amazon® S3, Amazon Glacier, Microsoft® Azure, ElephantDrive®, Dropbox® and Google® Drive.Learn more: RTRR, rsync, Cloud storage backup
In the open network environment, business data might be exposed in potential hack. The TVS-663 provides numerous security options, such as encrypted access, IP blocking, and so on. Besides, IT administrators can control the access rights of each user to different folders, preventing unauthorized access to important files. The TVS-663 is validated with military level FIPS 140-2 AES 256-bit encryption, preventing the sensitive business data from unauthorized access and breach even if the hard disk drives or the entire system were stolen.Learn more: Encrypted access, IP blocking, Hard drive encryption
The TVS-663 supports VMware® and Citrix®, and is compatible with Microsoft® Hyper-V™ and Windows Server 2012, benefiting flexible deployment and management in the virtualization environments. The TVS-663 supports VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi server and Hyper-V respectively, and supports QNAP vSphere Client plug-in and QNAP SMI-S provider with enhanced operational efficiency and management in virtualization applications.Learn more: VMware® Ready™, Citrix® Ready™, Microsoft® Hyper-V™, VMware VAAI, Microsoft ODX, SMI-S provider for Microsoft SCVMM
QNAP's flexible volume provides a more secure and flexible way to store NAS data. This next-generation volume offers powerful features such as storage pooling with multiple RAID group protection, thin provisioned volumes with space reclaim, block-level iSCSI LUN, and online capacity expansion. The QTS Storage Manager neatly presents tools and options for managing system storage which greatly simplifies the process of NAS capacity expansion and QNAP RAID expansion enclosure management.
Learn more: QTS Storage Manager, QNAP flexible volume
Surveillance Station is professional network surveillance Video Management System (VMS) that offers a user-friendly management interface, over 2,700 compatible IP camera models, and expandable IP camera channel licenses. It supports real-time monitoring, video & audio recording and playback with a wide range of customizable settings. You can also install the Vmobile mobile app on your iOS® or Android™ devices to manage the monitored channels anytime and anywhere to safeguard your office environment, or install the Vcam mobile app to turn your device into a network camera to instantly record to your TVS-663. The TVS-663 offers 4 free IP camera channels and you can expand up to 40 channels by purchasing additional licenses.Learn more: Surveillance Station
The TVS-663 offers a high performance yet affordable storage solution to fulfill the needs of business in archiving rapidly-growing data & large files. The TVS-663 supports capacity expansion by connecting multiple QNAP expansion enclosure. With the QNAP scale-up solution, the raw storage capacity can be expanded on demand, making the TVS-663 an ideal file center for storage-intensive business applications such as video surveillance, data archiving, TV broadcast storage, and more.
The maximum raw storage capacity available by connecting RAID expansion enclosures:
|Turbo NAS Model
|QNAP Expansion Enclosure
|No. of RAID Expansion Enclosure
|Total HDD No.
(NAS + Enclosure)
|Max. Raw Capacity (TB)*
*The maximum capacity is calculated by using 8TB HDDs.Learn more: QNAP expansion enclosures
You can flexibly choose different ways to set up the TVS-663, including using the Qfinder utility for setting up without a CD, using cloud installation via setup portal start.qnap.com with a unique Cloud Key, using mobile devices to scan the QR code sticker on the TVS-663 to quickly go over the installation, configuring the setup through the LCD display, and even setting up your TVS-663 locally without a network connection: just connect a keyboard, mouse and HDMI monitor to the TVS-663, and the NAS installation process can be completed effortlessly.Learn more: Qfinder, Cloud installation
Thanks to its x86 architecture, the TVS-663 can support more NAS Apps than ARM-based platforms. The built-in App Center provides various install-on-demand apps developed by QNAP and third-party developers, including tools for backup/sync, business, content management, communications, download, entertainment, and much more. It is also a centralized location for managing & updating installed apps. In addition, QNAP's development platform embraces the open-source spirit to enable developers to create their own apps, adding potentially limitless potential for the TVS-663.Learn more: App Center
The TVS-663 is adorned with a box in gold color, offering an exceptional choice with impressive sophistication. Built with metal frame and parts, the sleek and sturdy TVS-663 also features a newly-crafted heat sink that can exhaust excessive heat with its passive cooling. The LCD display panel on the TVS-663 provides quick system information making system management even easier.
|AMD® 2.4GHz quad-core x86 processor with Radeon™ graphics
TVS-663-4G: 4GB DDR3L-1600 x 1
Total memory slots: 2
NOTE: For the information of RAM module installation and compatible NAS models, please refer to the QNAP RAM Module Installation Guide.
|Flash Memory
|Hard Disk Drive
|6 x 3.5"or 2.5"SATA 6Gb/s, SATA 3Gb/s hard drive or SSD
1. The system is shipped without HDD.
2. For the HDD compatibility list, please visit www.qnap.com/compatibility
|Hard Drive Tray
|6 x Hot-swappable tray
2 x Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet port (Onboard:2, expandable to max 4 ports via PCI-E NIC)
|PCIe Slot
|1 (PCIe Gen2 x 4)
|LCD Panel
Mono-LCD display with backlight, Enter and Select buttons for configuration
|LED Indicators
|Status, LAN, USB, HDD 1-6
|5 x USB 3.0 port (Front: 1, Rear: 4)
Support USB printer, pen drive, and USB UPS etc.
|2 (Mirrored Display), 1.4a
Note: 4K video playback and transcoding are not supported
|Power/Status, USB One-Touch-Backup, reset
|Alarm Buzzer
|System warning
|IR Receiver
QNAP RM-IR002 and MCE-compatible remotes
|Form Factor
185(H)x260.2(W) x 235.5(D) mm
|Net: 6.18 kg (13.62lbs)
Gross: 6.9 kg (15.21lbs)
|Power Consumption(W)
|S3 sleep: 2.19W
HDD standby: 41.56W
In operation: 58.81W
(with 6 x 2TB HDDs installed)
|5~95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C
|Power Supply
|ATX 250W, 110-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 5A
|Secure Design
|Kensington security slot for theft prevention
|2 x quiet cooling fan (9cm, 12V DC)
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Eclipse DemoCamps 2008 - Ganymede Edition/Budapest
Ginger Girl's Pub - 1034 Budapest, (Óbuda) Bokor street 9-11. map
There will be complimentary homemade beer and palinka, as well as a variety of non-alcoholic drinks and some small sandwiches. If you have to ask, yes, there will be a television if you need your Euro 2008 semifinal fix after the presentations.
- If you are outside of Budapest and need suggestions for accommodation or transport, please contact Orsolya Bali (Hungarian / English) or Brandon Ulrich (English / German).
Date and Time
26 June 2008 at 19:00.
Brandon Ulrich, B2 International (B2i)
If you would like to present at the DemoCamp, please feel free to add your name and topic to the list. Depending on the number of people interested we may have to limit the number of presenters and time of each demo. Feel free to present in either English or Hungarian. Last time we ran out of space, so register early ;)
Update: If we don't have any additional presenters, we will open the floor to questions. There will be Eclipse experts on hand to answer questions related to plug-in/RCP development, EMF/GMF/GEF, OHF, various EMFT technologies, oAW, etc.
- Gábor Szentiványi PhD, Advances in TEAM (en)
- Iván Szántó PhD, Introduction to JBoss Tools (en)
- Szabolcs Bardy, Application model visualization using Eclipse GEF (en)
- Gergely Nagy, Introduction to data binding with Eclipse (en)
- Istvan Rath, The SENSORIA Development Environment: A High-level Tool Integration Framework (en)
Who Is Attending
If you plan on attending please add your name to the list below. We'd like to see as many people show up as possible.
- Brandon Ulrich, B2i
- Richárd Legéndi ELTE IKKK, AITIA International
- Ferenc Boldog, Ustream.TV
- Balazs Banfai, B2i
- Zsolt Torok, B2i
- Istvan Benedek, B2i
- Bence Olah, B2i
- Zoli Verebes, B2i
- Leo Devai, B2i
- Orsolya Bali, B2i
- Gergely Nagy, B2i
- Viktor Kelemen, ZuiPrezi LTD, Kitchen Budapest
- Szabolcs Bardy, B2i
- Gabor Szentivanyi, Linux Industrial Association
- Iván Szántó, ULX Open Source Consulting & Distribution
- Recep Meriç Değirmenci Aktiv Rekord
- Laszlo Hornyak
- Béla Ézsiás ELTE eScience RET
- Viktor Nagy
- Andras Varga, OMNeT++
- Rudolf Hornig, OMNeT++
- Kárándi Tamás
- Schmidt János
- Ildikó Tóth BMF
- István Ráth BME
- Dániel Varró BME
- István Ketler Lufthansa Systems Hungaria
- Zsolt Horváth CIB Bank Zrt.
- Gábor Auth CIB Bank Zrt.
- Tamás Eppel Morgan Stanley
- Ákos Nagy-Zámbó Morgan Stanley
- György Molnár Morgan Stanley
- Szabolcs Póta Morgan Stanley
- Balázs Zagyvai Morgan Stanley
- Títusz Fehér BME
- István Székely I-Logic
- Tamás Magyar I-Logic
- Ákos Gábriel I-Logic
- János Sisák I-Logic
- Árpád Kovács BME
- András Schmidt I-Logic
- Balogh Zsolt I-Logic
Warning: We are reaching the venue's capacity. There is quite a bit of room outside as well, but latecomers may have restricted viewing of the presentations.

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Science Pipeline
Paper examines diversity in atmospheric science
Katy Human, Spring 2010
Soon after Leslie Hartten of PSD began her career at NOAA and CIRES, the research meteorologist made a surprising realization. Just a few years past her Ph.D., she was the third eldest woman in her research group.
"I thought that was bizarre," Hartten said. "I wasn't that old or experienced. How could that be?"
Now, Hartten and colleague Peggy LeMone (National Center for Atmospheric Research, NCAR, and new President of the American Meteorological Society, AMS) have conducted a "cohort analysis" on several sets of diversity data collected over the years.
They conclude that although both gender and ethnic diversity have increased in the atmospheric sciences, those seeking to increase diversity in the field need to pay attention to the details. Among them:
The importance of community colleges: 11 percent of students pursuing bachelor's degrees in atmospheric sciences held associates or similar degrees. Reasons for trends: In younger cohorts, the proportion of women in the field is higher, but primarily because the number of men in the field has dropped. A single program can make a difference: SOARS, a research and mentoring program run by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (with sponsorship from NOAA and CIRES) had supported 84 non-white students by 2004. That's a high number relative to the total number (412) of non-white atmospheric scientists who responded to an AMS survey in 2005.
Hartten said she and LeMone have both had a longstanding interest not only in science, "but in how it gets done. Part of that is who scientists are," Hartten said.
For her, the most compelling reason to foster diversity in the field of atmospheric sciences is to improve the enterprise of science itself: "You get the most creative approaches when you draw from the largest pool. That's where I come from."
Hartten has served as chair of the American Meteorological Society's Board on Women and Minorities, and has been a mentor for undergraduates in SOARS for nine years.
The cohort analysis paper will be published by the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society.


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Objective: aiming to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity securities and equity-related securities issued by companies in or deriving substantial revenues from emerging countries in Asia
"Our biggest positions are in companies we believe are least likely to lose money in absolute terms."
Why Hermes Asia ex-Japan Equity?
- Price: we focus on buying stocks that are attractively priced, an approach we consider suitable to most market conditions.
- Contrarian: as contrarian investors, often the stocks we buy are attractively priced because of negative news or underperfomance.
- Asymmetric payoff: our larger positions tend to be those with a lower potential loss, meaning we aim to outperform in falling markets.
- Track record: we rank among the best performing Asian equity strategies, but differ significantly from our peers1.
1. Since inception the Hermes Asia ex Japan Strategy has ranked in the top decile in the Mercer - Asia ex Japan Equity Peer Group. As at 31 December 2017. The inception date of the strategy is 1 January 2010.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results and targets are not guaranteed.
Investment approach
- Wheat from the chaff: we screen extensively to identify stocks priced attractively relative to their quality. Price to book and the five-year average return on assets are particularly important as we identify a stock's divergence from its long-term fair value.
- Financial statement analysis: we scrutinise company statements, then analyse the company in depth and speak with management.
- Taking position: the size of our position is informed by our risk assessment. We manage risk at the stock and portfolio level. Typical holding periods are 12 to 18 months.


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Here's some nifty video from Ridley Scott's appearance at the recent Hero Complex Film Festival in which he talks about the success of Sigourney Weaver amid the austere suspense of "Alien," and the surprising circumstances of his first meeting with Harrison Ford to discuss a film called "Blade Runner."
The festival was a tremendous success and we're going to do it again next year. I have a few filmmakers in mind already, but I would love to hear who you'd like to see up there on the stage and what classic films fit the bill.
— Geoff Boucher
Ridley Scott wants to make two 'Alien' prequels
Ridley Scott: 'Blade Runner' echoes in 'a very special way'
Christopher Nolan has a dim view of 3-D
Hero Complex Film Festival covered far and wide
'Alien' writer Dan O'Bannon remembered
Greatest sci-fi heroine? Ripley, believe it or not
Ridley Scott rolls dice on 'Monopoly'
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Orange County officials say the county will reap a net subsidy of $3 million for the Valley View Center for Nursing Care and Rehabilitation through the latest installment of federal aid channeled through New York state to support public nursing homes.
Orange County officials say the county will reap a net subsidy of $3 million for the Valley View Center for Nursing Care and Rehabilitation through the latest installment of federal aid channeled through New York state to support public nursing homes.
The full payment, recently announced by the state Department of Health, was $5.8 million, but the county must put up nearly 50 percent of its own money to collect the funds, and will wind up with $3 million in aid as a result. The money is expected to arrive in February, according to County Executive Ed Diana's office.
That subsidy, known as an intergovernmental transfer or IGT funding, has been a continuing source of controversy in the long debate over the cost of running the nursing home and whether the county should sell it.
A key issue has been whether to include that significant revenue source when budgeting for Valley View, since it comes at unpredictable times.
Diana, who wants lawmakers to sell the home, anticipated no IGT funding in his 2013 budget, which aimed to fund Valley View only for January. Lawmakers added a net subsidy of $3 million — the average amount the county has gotten in recent years — when they amended Diana's proposal to fund Valley View for the full year. Their competing budgets are now the subject of a lawsuit.
The next argument might be about the impact of that IGT funding. While disclosing the funding amount, Diana's office specified that for accounting purposes, the $3 million must count toward the state's 2011-12 fiscal year, which ends March 31.
Chris McKenna
The Middletown Professional Firefighters Association narrowly beat the Middletown Police Benevolent Association Sunday in a flag football game that they hope will become an annual benefit.
The game, at Matchpoint Tennis and Turf17 Field in Goshen, was organized to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project and more than 200 people attended, according to a news release from the MPFFA.
Both teams scored twice early, and the score was tied at 14-14 at halftime; however, the firefighters got a safety, and although the police got the ball to within 10 yards with under a minute left, the firefighters forced a turnover and ran out the clock to win 16-14.
The unions plan to hold more fundraisers, according to the release, including one at the Empty Bottle Saloon on West Main Street in February, which will also benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
Many members of both unions are veterans themselves, so "it was a natural fit for (veterans) become the beneficiary of this inaugural event," organizers said.
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Brave new world for Trinity students headed to Vex Robotics copetitionBy DALE VINCENT
New Hampshire Union Leader
April 14. 2013 9:02PM
04/11/13 Joshua Martin, left, a senior, works in tandem with Jacob St. Germain, a junior, to dump half pound bean bags into a trough, as Trinity High's VEX Robotics team gets ready for next weeks competition in California. Thomas Roy/Union Leader
MANCHESTER - Trinity High School students have been working on their competition robots since last fall and are still fine-tuning their devices in preparation for the VEX Robotics World Championships, being held Wednesday through Saturday at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.
Trinity physics teacher Joseph Pouliot, who mentors the participants, is taking 18 students and the five most promising of the group's 12 robots to California.
Pouliot said the VEX competition, played on a 12-foot-square platform, began as part of the FIRST Robotics Competition, but has been an independent program since 2005.
For a number of years, Trinity competed in both FIRST and VEX competitions, but dropped out of FIRST two years ago.
"Instead of having a handful of kids involved with one (FIRST robot)," he said, "I can have 12 robots go to a competition on Saturday."
But the competition isn't just against other schools. The VEX participants at Trinity are constantly competing against one another, perfecting both their robots and their competition strategy.
Saturdays are for competitions involving other schools and begin in October. There are lots of those weekly contests, said Pouliot.
Trinity's five teams are among 11 teams from New Hampshire that will be competing in California this week. Also headed west are three teams from Pembroke Academy, one from Pinkerton Academy in Derry and two from Kennett High School in North Conway.
Trinity's teams have done well in past competitions and Pouliot expects they will do well again this year. In addition to the world competition, participants will find out what next year's game will be and will start brainstorming designs even before they leave California.
Over the summer, participants may get together to talk about design, but the serious work begins when school resumes. Pouliot said the designs start out being quite different, but don't stay that way. He said: "They all have to start with a different design in May," But, he said: "They go to the one (design) that works,"
But there are differences in the California-bound robots. One uses a roller to pick up beanbags, reversing the action to roll them into a trough, another scoops and drops, another lifts and dumps beanbags. One robot takes a dramatically different approach, spreading its "arms" over competitors' troughs to prevent other robots from depositing beanbags. It drops "feet" for stability, so it can't be easily dislodged.
It all looks like fun, but Pouliot said the mission of the VEX teams and competition is to find people interested in engineering. "We get them early," he said, and it works.
The group working on their robots last week was all male, but Pouliot said there are female participants and female teams.
Junior Jake St. Germain, 16, credits his sister's involvement for getting him into the program two years ago.
"My sister joined robotics," he said, and he was taking pictures, doing what he called the journalist thing. But what his sister was doing looked like it was more interesting, so he switched.
The design and strategy of his robot is: "Scoring fast and doing everything else well enough."
There are two people on each team, one to drive and one to pick up the half-pound beanbags and get them into the trough.
"The most I've picked up (in a load) is 20," said St. Germain.
The Manchester resident wants to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute a popular destination for participants in the robotics program.
Pouliot said there are always students from the program who go to WPI. One year Trinity sent eight graduates to WPI, he said, joking that maybe he should get a commission.
Alex Millos, a 17-year-old junior from New Boston, said his robot is in its third iteration.
"We're close" to a final design, he said. The robot used a dump truck design, a tank tread (too slow), and now is a "shovel to shovel" design.
This is Millos' second year in the program. He likes the competitive aspect and he, too, plans to be a mechanical engineer. More immediately, he's looking forward to the California trip and Disneyland.
Four-year participant Joshua Martin didn't hesitate when his robot wasn't performing the way he wanted. Martin stepped away from the table and sat down at a laptop "to make a little test program," he said.
The Hooksett senior, 17, is headed for the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. "I want to be a mechanical engineer," said Martin. who is interested in programming mechanical systems.
Pouliot said the students raise money for their trip to California year-round, with projects ranging from a raffle to work at the New Hampshire International Speedway.


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posted by Thom Holwerda on Sat 24th Mar 2007 19:34 UTC
"Freespire version 2.0 Alpha2U (1.2.49) is now available for download. This is the second alpha build based on Ubuntu that might not be good for the health of a production machine. Expect improvements as future builds are released. Some of the release notes: automatic boot menu management does not always work, do not install if you are not experienced at repairing GRUB configurations and MBRs; no upgrade path available from Freespire 1.0 or previous versions of Freespire 2.0 alphas; NVIDIA and ATI drivers are not automatically installed; Jack has been removed - any applications which do not use ALSA may not work properly."


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It is true there are cases in which, if we confine ourselves to the effects of the first order, the good will have an incontestable preponderance over the evil. Were the offence considered only under this point of view, it would not be easy to assign any good reasons to justify the rigour of the laws. Every thing depends upon the evil of the second order; it is this which gives to such actions the character of crime, and which makes punishment necessary. Let us take, for example, the physical desire of satisfying hunger. Let a beggar, pressed by hunger, steal from a rich man's house a loaf, which perhaps saves him from starving, can it be possible to compare the good which the thief acquires for himself, with the evil which the rich man suffers? … It is not on account of the evil of the first order that it is necessary to erect these actions into offences, but on account of the evil of the second order. [27]
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It is quite compatible with the principle of utility to recognize the fact, that some kinds of pleasure are more desirable and more valuable than others. It would be absurd that while, in estimating all other things, quality is considered as well as quantity, the estimation of pleasures should be supposed to depend on quantity alone.
The word utility is used to mean general well-being or happiness, and Mill's view is that utility is the consequence of a good action. Utility, within the context of utilitarianism, refers to people performing actions for social utility. With social utility, he means the well-being of many people. Mill's explanation of the concept of utility in his work, Utilitarianism, is that people really do desire happiness, and since each individual desires their own happiness, it must follow that all of us desire the happiness of everyone, contributing to a larger social utility. Thus, an action that results in the greatest pleasure for the utility of society is the best action, or as Jeremy Bentham, the founder of early Utilitarianism put it, as the greatest happiness of the greatest number.
Mill not only viewed actions as a core part of utility, but as the directive rule of moral human conduct. The rule being that we should only be committing actions that provide pleasure to society. This view of pleasure was hedonistic, as it pursued the thought that pleasure is the highest good in life. This concept was adopted by Jeremy Bentham, the founder of Utilitarianism, and can be seen in his works. According to Mill, good actions result in pleasure, and that there is no higher end than pleasure. Mill says that good actions lead to pleasure and define good character . Better put, the justification of character, and whether an action is good or not, is based on how the person contributes to the concept of social utility. In the long run the best proof of a good character is good actions; and resolutely refuse to consider any mental disposition as good, of which the predominant tendency is to produce bad conduct. In the last chapter of Utilitarianism, Mill concludes that justice, as a classifying factor of our actions (being just or unjust) is one of the certain moral requirements, and when the requirements are all regarded collectively, they are viewed as greater according to this scale of "social utility" as Mill puts it.
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We now do scores of usability tests, user interviews, and competitive analysis, and we create detailed reports summarizing our findings. But this brought us to a new problem: without a way to preserve and combine our results, our insights quickly slipped into the hazy distance as documents got lost on a hard drive, or ignored by someone in a different department.
We ended up living in a Groundhog Day research loop, asking the same questions and rarely building upon what we already knew.
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Customer feedback streams into my inbox in spades from a form on the MailChimp website . Hundreds of emails offer ideas for new features or ways to make things better. I love reading them, but last summer I started to feel overwhelmed. I was reading hundreds of emails daily, many of which had useful feedback, but weren't worthy of adding to our roadmap. Maybe down the road an issue would reach critical mass, but until then they sat in limbo.
It was choking my productivity, and making my head spin. A friend of mine who's helped many people tame their inbox and prioritize their work life recommended I simply nuke all of the emails and shut down the form. "If you can't process the information, then stop wasting your time!" But my gut told me there was value in the feedback; I just wasn't sure how to use it.
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At least one bomb filled with shrapnel exploded in city metro killing 10 and injuring over 5o, another unexplored bomb was found and neutralized in different metro station.
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RIP to the fallen and speedy recovery for the injured
My thoughts and prayers go out to those who lost their lives, and to the families of the loved ones.
What a senseless act. True evil.
I hope they catch the scumbag who did this, as well those who assisted or groomed this psychopath into committing this act.
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Being prepared to sell is essential. You should have the basics covered before you open for business or make a sales call.
For many farmers, marketing and selling their products are the most challenging parts of the farm enterprise, especially when selling directly to consumers. However, direct markets for fresh and unique food products are among the most rapidly growing farm opportunities. People around the country are looking to buy tasty, healthy food directly from farmers — farmers with whom they can talk, ask questions and build relationships. However, these new market opportunities, particularly in farmers' markets, community supported agriculture (CSA), roadside stands, restaurants and cooperatives, require expertise in selling as well as marketing, production and financial management.
In any business, marketing and selling go hand in hand. Marketing describes a range of activities that include deciding what to produce and how to price, distribute and promote a product. Selling, on the other hand, describes the techniques used to entice buyers to exchange their cash for the seller's products. Despite the images that many people hold of pushy "salesmen" who won't take no for an answer, or the "natural-born salesman" who gets people to buy products without much effort, developing strong selling skills is critically important to acquiring and keeping customers in a direct marketing enterprise. And, while many farmers may be intimidated by the idea of selling, it is important to remember that selling skills — just like other skills — can be learned.
The selling techniques described in this guide are customer-friendly and ethical. There is no advice on how to trick or manipulate customers, or how to get customers to buy something they don't really need. Rather, the guide provides practical advice on how to increase sales by building a loyal customer base. The guide is organized around a counselor approach to selling outlined in the book Win-Win Selling (Wilson Learning Library, 2003) and takes readers through the process of
While much of the information in this guide is focused on selling at farmers' markets, the tips are appropriate for anyone wishing to sell their products directly to consumers.
Selling is just one part of a successful direct-marketing business. Good production skills and superior postharvest handling techniques can ensure high-quality products that command premium prices. Likewise, a thorough knowledge of your farm's financial condition can ensure that you employ the right pricing and advertising strategies to gain the most profit.
Being aware that you are competing with supermarkets and other farmers at your market or in your particular region can also help ensure success. At the end of the day, you want customers to spend more of their dollars with you. This means that you have to constantly improve your skills and look for competitive advantages to keep your business profitable.
Although the topics of product quality, farm financial planning, pricing and merchandizing are beyond the scope of this guide, you can find a host of resources on these topics in the "Resources" section at the end of this publication and through MU Extension publications and county offices.
Waving "Hi" to a neighbor; slouching in a chair; looking intently into the eyes of a loved one. These are all ways that we communicate without using words.
Nonverbal communication takes many forms and can convey diverse meanings. However, its significance is often overlooked. Nonverbal communication can actually convey more meaning than verbal communication. Researchers estimate that at least 60 percent of the impact of a conversation or message comes from nonverbal factors such as eye behavior, gestures, posture and voice.
Your relationships with customers can be enhanced by not only having an awareness of the ways messages are conveyed nonverbally, but by taking steps to improve your nonverbal communication. Consider the following suggestions from Successful Nonverbal Communication, by Dale G. Leathers (1986):
In any business, building relationships with customers is key. This is even more important in the world of direct marketing. However, building relationships with customers takes time and depends on being personable and paying attention to a few basic details. The following suggestions are offered to help you make a good first impression and begin the process of building a loyal base of customers.
First, pay attention to your personal appearance.
Consciously or unconsciously, customers often base their purchasing decisions on their first impression of you. Be clean, neat, well dressed and well groomed. Dirty clothes and hands, stubbly beards and unconventional tattoos and piercings can all turn off certain customers. This doesn't mean you have to wear your Sunday best when selling. On the contrary, a clean pair of blue jeans and a fresh shirt are acceptable attire for farmers. Also consider wearing a name tag or having your farm logo inscribed on shirts and hats.
Second, engage customers as soon as you can at the market so they don't have the opportunity to go somewhere else.
Always stand rather than sit. Make eye contact with customers and avoid wearing sunglasses if possible. Smile. Say "Hello" and "How are you today?" The idea here is to be inviting and make it easy for customers to visit your stand and get to know you both as a farmer and as a person. When customers do visit your stand, make an effort to learn their names and something about them. This allows you to address them by name and strike up casual conversation when they revisit your stand. When working with chefs, do some homework to learn their names before you make your first sales call. If the market is slow, keep busy by polishing fruit, straightening the stand, or passing out samples, or consider having a partner in front of the stand to draw people in.
Third, be reliable.
Show up on time, keep regular hours and have adequate supplies of your product. It is hard for customers to trust you if they don't know when you're going to be at the market, when you're going to arrive with a delivery, how long you'll be open for business or how much product you'll have. If you are trying to sell to a restaurant, reliability is a key factor in gaining and maintaining your customer. For instance, if a hailstorm wipes out your spinach, or deer season closes down your meat processor, make sure to tell the chef as far in advance as possible that you won't be able to deliver their order. With advance warning, chefs may be able to take the lack of product in stride and still continue to order from you. Without it, you may lose the entire account.
Fourth, share your knowledge about your products and skills.
Customers are often interested in the nutritional value of different foods, how they are grown or processed, or what makes your offerings special. This is especially important if you sell specialty or ethnic products. Customers also appreciate hearing about how your products are used by other satisfied customers.
Fifth, go the extra mile for customers. Offer to carry or cart-out purchases.
Allow customers to leave purchased items at your stand until they've completed their other shopping. Always try to deliver more than the customer expects. Give away something extra or throw in a sample of a new product to regular customers. These and other services demonstrate your commitment to your customers and show them how much you appreciate their business.
Finally, be pragmatic and have a sense of humor
It is guaranteed that you will not satisfy everyone all of the time. Placing reasonable expectations on yourself and others, and being able to laugh at yourself on occasion, will allow you to keep a good attitude and attract customers to your business. Also, if you really don't believe that you are outgoing enough for direct marketing, find someone in your family or hire someone who is. Remember to take the time to educate them about your products and the importance of providing great customer service.
Discovering the needs and preferences of customers takes time, patience and a good ear. It also follows naturally from a commitment to building relationships with customers and getting to know them on a more personal level.
For instance, you might arrive at market with a truckload of the best yellow-fleshed watermelon in the county, but if the customers at your market are not familiar with this variety, then you are likely to leave the market with a truckload of yellow-fleshed watermelon.
Finding out what customers want can be achieved in a couple of different ways.
First, when talking to customers, ask questions about their preferences.
For instance, ask questions such as, "Are you looking for anything special today?" or "Are you preparing any special meals this week?" If a family is shopping with their children, ask the kids, "What's your favorite vegetable?" You can also relate your products to the season or upcoming holidays by asking, "Are you planning to do any canning this year?" or "Will you be cooking out for the Fourth of July?" Listen carefully to what customers say. If you are taking orders, restate the customer's order to be sure you heard them correctly. Keep a notepad and pen nearby to record orders, comments and special requests.
Second, do some homework.
Spend time at the library or on the Internet researching the latest consumer trends, particularly by reading lifestyle magazines (e.g., Martha Stewart Living, Oprah, Real Simple). Look for information about the types of products you sell. Stay abreast of the latest developments in direct marketing and farming. This information, along with what you learn directly from your customers, can be used to adjust your product selection to better meet your customers' needs.
Once you've developed a relationship with your customers and have a good idea of what they're looking for, it's time to match their needs with your products. Your goal here is to create a partnership with your customers rather than try to sell them something they don't need.
When selling to chefs, it may be even more important to invest time in building strong relationships, in part because you stand to gain or lose a higher volume of sales than with an individual customer at the farmers' market. It can also take more time to establish relationships with chefs. You may have to make 10 or visits or telephone calls to an establishment before the chef starts to take an interest. Being persistent (in a polite way) can pay off.
Once a chef is interested, schedule a meeting well before the start of the season to determine his or her needs. Ask a few questions, such as:
Take a seed catalog with you and review it with the chef to determine which products they want. Provide samples of your highest-quality products for the chef to use at home or in the restaurant. Talk about your best-selling products at market and ask the chef if they are interested in the same ones.
When setting up a meeting with a chef, keep in mind that chefs have different schedules than farmers. Chefs are extremely busy during meal times and will not welcome interruptions. If you call on a chef specializing in the lunch business at 11:30 a.m., you will lose the sale. The best time to call or drop by is midmorning, generally before 10 a.m., or in the afternoon, around 2:00 or 3:00 p.m., after the lunchtime rush is over and before the dinner hour starts.
Try to find a balance between sharing information about your products and socializing with customers while at the market. Talking about the nutritional qualities of your products or how to store, preserve, and use your products is a great way to promote them. With chefs, talk about the ease of using your products in the restaurant, or their unique flavors and qualities. For instance, you might talk about the rich flavor of your grass-fed meat, or how well your egg yolks hold up when frying them sunny-side up. Keep in mind that while most people are interested in receiving some information, they don't necessarily have the time to sit through a lecture at the market or in the restaurant. Keep the conversation light and friendly. Passing out informational fliers is an additional way to share information.
Sharing recipes is another great way to promote your products, especially if they are new or unique. People are generally interested in simple, seasonal recipes with only a few ingredients. Recipes can be gathered in the off-season and printed on tear-off note pads with your farm logo and contact information.
Offering samples is a great way to introduce new or in-season products. When sampling at a farmers' market, be sure to consult with your local health department or the market bylaws regarding sampling rules. Generally, samples should be fresh and served in individual cups on a covered tray. Keep a trash can nearby and always use sanitizing water to clean knives and cutting boards between uses. When providing samples to chefs, take small quantities of your product to the restaurant with some information about your farm. Try to have a brief conversation with the chef if possible. Check back a week later to see if the chef liked your product and is interested in doing business with you.
Make signs or announcements to let customers know about products that will be available in coming weeks. A simple sign can read, "Fresh shiitake mushrooms available next week. Special price: $3 per 1/4 pound while supplies last." Or, as customers leave with their purchases, you might say, "Next week we'll have our first harvest of oyster mushrooms. Be sure to visit our stand early because we'll only have a few pounds to begin with." Give customers a reason to visit your booth again and the opportunity to become preferred customers. Also, if you sell many different products, consider offering a weekly special at a reduced price. Everyone likes to feel like they are getting a deal. This information can also be conveyed using signs or announcements. A sign might read, "This Week's Special: Winter Squash, 2 for $5." Or, you might say to customers: "We have a special on #2 canning tomatoes this week. They're slightly blemished but will make great sauce or salsa. Here's a copy of our family's salsa recipe."
Don't be afraid to put a little flair into your presentation. Wear a costume or make periodic announcements to passersby about new or special products. Be sure to use discretion though, and be considerate of other vendors and shoppers.
Finally, remember to ask for the sale. Be specific rather than general. Assume the sale by asking questions that will make a sale regardless of the answer. The best questions include two choices with no negative outcome (i.e., no loss of sale). For example, rather than asking, "Would you like to buy some eggs?" say "Would you like just a dozen eggs this week, or would you like to take an extra dozen to have on hand?" Other examples: "Would you like 2 or 5 pounds of tomatoes today?" "How many pounds of beans can I get for you today?" "Would you like the green peppers or the red peppers or both?" When talking with a chef, you might ask, "What day of the week would be best for me to deliver your order?"
Assuming the sale can be done subtly. If a customer is wavering between two products, say something like "How about getting the fresh spreadable cheese for using on toast, and this aged cheese that you can sprinkle over salads?" In this example, there is a greater chance the customer will buy two items from you, rather than one.
If you ask for the sale and it doesn't happen, then you may need to make another attempt to discover your customers' wants and needs. Remember though, to increase your sales, you ultimately must ask for the sale — many sales don't happen without it!
Many farmers involved in direct marketing have invested time and energy in communicating with customers through printed and online materials. This is great way for farmers to enhance their relationship with customers and demonstrate the unique qualities of their farm and farm products.
Before starting, consider creating a unique "brand" for your business or product, if you don't already have one. Combine the name of your farm or a special product name with a unique type style and color scheme to create a logo. Once you've created this design and identity, use it consistently on all printed and online materials. Customers are more likely to remember you if you have a strong and consistent identity.
Below are suggestions of different types of materials to consider, many of which can be created using basic word processing or publishing software.
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You may be familiar with the following adage: a satisfied customer will tell fewer than five people about your business, but a dissatisfied customer will tell at least 10 people. This demonstrates two important points. First, satisfied customers are an essential part of any business. Second, word-of-mouth publicity can make or break a business. With this in mind, it is important to focus on strengthening relationships with existing customers by providing outstanding service.
Once the market opens, serving customers should be the first priority. All other activities, such as conversations with other vendors or rearranging the display, should wait until the customer is served. Also, be sure to thank customers as they leave and make it clear that all products are guaranteed.
Providing prompt service is also important, especially during busy times. However, try to give each customer the time they deserve. Develop a way to serve customers in order and acknowledge customers who are waiting in line. Make eye contact with waiting customers, tell them that you'll be with them in a moment, and thank them for their patience. If possible, offer waiting customers a sample or a pamphlet about your farm. When selling to chefs or other direct customers, return phone calls within a minimum of 24 hours to avoid losing the sale. Consider hiring employees, recruiting family members or prepackaging items for extremely busy periods.
Address any post-sale dissatisfaction politely and promptly. And, whatever you do, avoid arguing with customers. Acknowledge all complaints, apologize and take appropriate steps to remedy the complaint. It is sometimes helpful to ask customers how they would like a situation resolved. Once the complaint is resolved, thank the customer for bringing the complaint to your attention and make a note of the complaint for future reference. Keep in mind that it takes more energy and effort to gain new customers than it does to keep existing ones. Even when a customer has a negative experience, they will likely return to purchase from you again if they feel their complaint was resolved in an appropriate and timely way.
Providing good service is particularly essential for restaurant customers. Samples can introduce your product to a chef, but they have to be packaged well and contain enough of your product so that the chef can experiment. Good packaging will allow the product to show visibly if possible, will be consistent from package to package, and will be standardized by weight or count, so a chef can confidently order the necessary amount. (While one chef may appreciate receiving great spinach in a black garbage bag, most chefs won't even open the bag.)
You will also need to include current, easy-to-read price lists with samples and any printed materials you leave with the chef. Price lists can introduce new products to the chefs, especially if you highlight the variety of products you have available. Part of providing good service is making it easy to order your product. Some chefs will place their orders after their dinner service closes, which means you are likely to lose the sale if you can't take email or Internet orders.
Products will need to be delivered on a regular basis, at predetermined times, when it is convenient for the chef. Since chefs have limited storage on-site, delaying your delivery by even a day can disrupt the restaurant's menu and damage your relationship. You will also need to include a separate, legible invoice with any products you deliver. Invoices are usually passed to the bookkeeper, who has to be able to understand the information to process a timely payment.
Anyone can learn to be a good salesperson. Those who naturally excel at selling will enjoy working with a wide variety of personalities, have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy thinking creatively about positioning or placing their products. They will pay attention to detail and be comfortable when customers don't want their product or don't return their sales calls.
For others, learning to be a good salesperson may take time and attention. Initially, it may require making an extra effort to be outgoing and start conversations with customers. It might also require a commitment to using the resources in this guide to develop the selling skills needed for a successful direct marketing enterprise.
Additionally, it's important to remember that all farm enterprises require broad sets of skills in production, marketing, financial management and selling. Most farmers shine in one or two areas and struggle with the others — only mythical "Super Farmer" can master all of them. Farmers who know all about producing and harvesting high-quality products, and understand exactly how profitable each of their enterprises is, may be completely intimidated by the idea of marketing and selling their products. Or, someone who knows how to market well and produce great products may find it very challenging to determine which of their crop or livestock enterprises make them the most money.
Because developing expertise in all skill areas is generally not easy, direct marketers should honestly evaluate their talents and skills, take strides to develop broad skills in areas that need improvement and seek help from other farmers, workers or family members who possess expertise in particular areas.
Although providing outstanding customer service is a proven way to build and strengthen relationships with existing customers, there are additional ways you can improve service.
First, when interacting with customers, find other products to sell them. Take note of what they have in their shopping bags or on their restaurant menus and offer complementary items. Remember their previous purchases, ask them how they enjoyed those items, and ask if they'd like more. If customers are looking for items you don't carry, recommend other vendors who do carry those items.
If you see a regular customer carrying a competitor's product, offer a sample of your own product with an appropriate promotion to bring them to your stand next week. For instance, "I see you purchased some tomatoes down the way. I've planted this really great variety this year that I think you'll like. Try this one at no charge, and if you like it, come back next week to see me."
Second, consider creative ways to communicate with customers throughout the year. Many farms use newsletters, pamphlets, informational brochures, coupons or handwritten letters to stay in touch with customers. Create a mailing list by collecting customers' contact information from checks or a guest book. Mail printed items or email electronic versions, depending on your customers' preferences.
Third, think about hosting events, classes or contests. An open house or farm tour is a great way to show appreciation for customers. Sponsor free classes on preserving foods. Partner with a local chef to offer tasting parties or cooking classes. Have a drawing or recipe contest.
Finally, make a concerted effort to evaluate and improve your service. Record yourself during busy times with a video or audio recorder. Listen to and watch other vendors. Tour other markets, visit other roadside stands, or go to the supermarket to check their selection, display and prices. Put yourself in the customers' shoes and think about your business from their perspective. Some businesses measure customer satisfaction through customer surveys, meetings with customers, or customer complaints and compliments. The goal is to reflect on both successes and failures and be willing to change.
Being successful in direct marketing takes a great deal of time, effort and attention. It requires not only the ability to produce a quality product, but also the commitment to build lasting relationships with customers. It also takes a combination of skills, and ideally a group effort, to create a lasting, profitable enterprise.
However, marketing directly to consumers also has many rewards. As a farmer, you are able to gain greater control over both production and marketing decisions. You have the opportunity take advantage of unique marketing opportunities and earn retail prices for your products. You also become a valued member of the community and gain satisfaction from both your work and the relationships you build with community members.
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VIERA, Fla. (AP) — Bryce Harper arrived early at the Washington Nationals' spring training camp and declared he has several goals for this season — there's only one he'll share publicly, though.
"World Series," the reigning NL Rookie of the Year said Thursday. "That's the biggest thing on my mind. I have goals in my head, but I'm not going to share those because people are probably going to think I'm crazy."
Coming off a season in which he helped lead Washington to its first playoff appearance and then became the first Nationals player to earn top rookie honors, the 20-year-old outfielder wants more.
"I like to exceed my expectations, and (that's) the only expectation that really matters to me. The World Series is the biggest thing on my mind," Harper added." I want to take that back to D.C."
Unlike last spring, when Harper was competing for a roster spot, the only uncertainty for the dynamic star this year is where he will hit in the lineup and what will be his primary spot in the outfield.
Washington added left-handed hitting center fielder Denard Span, creating a conundrum for manager Davey Johnson at the top of the order.
Jayson Werth batted leadoff as the Nationals made their NL East championship run and Harper, a lefty, was in the No. 2 spot. With Span now at the top the order, it's unlikely Johnson would put two left-handers back-to-back in front of third baseman Ryan Zimmerman.
That could push Harper down at least one spot to third, or even perhaps to No. 5.
"I like hitting in the two spot," Harper said. "I think it's a good spot for me, especially with Denard leading off and Zim behind me. But wherever he wants to put me, that's fine. Davey's a great manager."
Johnson plans to consult with Werth on where the veteran would like to hit in the lineup, but said he could do a little experimenting this spring.
"I think he thinks (the No. 2 spot is) where I want to hit him, because that's where I hit him last year," Johnson said. "With the addition of a left-handed bat leading off, I like to vary it. This spring is going to be kind of a test to see where I think they fit the best."
It's easy to understand why Harper is comfortable batting second: He hit 22 home runs with 59 RBIs and an NL rookie-best 98 runs in 139 games.
Arriving at camp a day early, Harper looked more muscular at 230 pounds. But he figures he will lose at least 10 pounds by the end of spring training.
Another question facing Harper this spring is which corner outfield spot he'll occupy.
All indications are Harper will play left field. Johnson joked Wednesday that Werth told him Harper would be a better fit in left because he hasn't hit a cutoff man in two years.
Harper, who has also played right field and center for Washington, didn't appear to have a strong opinion either way.
"I started out (in left) last year. It's just another spot," he said. "As long as I'm in the lineup, I'm hitting and doing things I can do to help this team. That's good for me."
Given that he established himself last season, you would think the No. 1 overall pick of the 2010 draft would be feeling a little more comfortable entering his second season.
"I don't think you should ever be comfortable," Harper said. "I think every single time you go into spring training . someone could come up here, have a great spring and possibly take your spot.
"I've always thought that," he continued. "I think you should work hard every spring, work hard during the season, try to get better every single day out here."
NOTES: Washington's pitchers and catchers held their first official workout Thursday, but recently signed closer Rafael Soriano was a no-show. A team spokesman said the Dominican Republic native is having visa issues and that his situation is day to day. He is expected in camp soon. . Johnson said he wasn't worried about Soriano's status because he is a veteran pitcher and knows what he needs to do to get ready for the season. . Rain halted the workout early, but all of the Nationals pitchers were able to get their bullpen sessions done. Among those throwing were Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez and Ross Detwiler. . Right-hander Dan Haren is scheduled to throw Friday . Wilson Ramos was a welcome sight for the Nationals, catching his first bullpen since tearing the ACL in his right knee on May 12.


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Convicted felon indicted in connection with robbery in Somersworth in DecemberBy John Quinn
Union Leader Correspondent
June 28. 2013 10:37AM
DOVER – A Milton man could faces decades in prison as a career criminal for allegedly using a handgun during a robbery over the winter.
Ronald Bauer, 48, of 373 Micah Terrace, Milton, was charged with armed robbery, being a convicted felon in possession of a weapon, and being an armed career criminal for allegedly pointing a firearm at another man in Somersworth on Dec. 28.
Bauer was previously convicted of three or more felonies under burglary, robbery and drug charges in the state, according to the indictments, which were handed up June 20. He is scheduled to appear for an arraignment in Strafford County Superior Court July 2.
Being an armed career criminal is a special felony that could yield up to 40 years in prison and a $25,000 fine.


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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The family of a Minnesota man is disputing a report that he commanded a Nazi SS-led unit in World War II and lied about his wartime past when immigrating to the U.S.
A son of Michael Karkoc (KAHR'-kahts) read a statement late Friday accusing The Associated Press of defaming Karkoc.
AP reported that Karkoc was a top commander in the Ukrainian Self-Defense Legion, citing Karkoc's own memoir among other evidence.
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UNH lecturer's suicide catches students by surpriseBy JASON SCHREIBER
Union Leader Correspondent
February 17. 2014 6:09PM
DURHAM — Eric Paul Engel's students expressed shock and sadness when they showed up for his class Monday for the first time since learning that their teacher was suspected of killing a former family friend before committing suicide.
Students who knew and liked the 43-year-old University of New Hampshire lecturer said they never saw this coming.
He appeared to be fine during classes last week and told his students that he would see them on Monday.
Junior Adrianna Leone, 20, of Salem, has replayed last Wednesday's class several times in her mind since his death and can't find anything out of the ordinary.
It was the last class she had with him.
"He was talking about extra-credit assignments and how he was looking forward to reading our different papers and stuff like that," she said Monday as she prepared to return to the conversational analysis class taught by Engel.
Murder allegations
Police in Cary, N.C., said they believe Engel, of Durham, drove to North Carolina where he shot and killed Aleksander "Lenny" Wysocki, 74, on Friday. He is then believed to have driven to a motel in Dunnellon, Fla., and used a Glock 19 handgun to shoot himself in the head.
The Cary News reported that Engel contacted a family member and confessed to the killing, but Cary police Capt. Don Hamilton said Monday he could neither confirm nor deny the report.
Hamilton also wouldn't comment on a possible motive, but said, "We're 100 percent confident on what the motive was and the connection."
Engel was hired as a UNH lecturer in August and taught three courses in the department of communication.
Students were told that a new lecturer would be chosen soon and that mid-term exams would still be held in two weeks. They were also offered grief counseling.
Junior Maggi Hanson, 21, of Exeter, was in Engel's introduction to language and social interaction class.
"I thought that it wasn't true. I couldn't believe it," Hanson said, recalling her reaction when she heard the news over the weekend.
Hanson described Engel as an energetic and engaging teacher who connected with his students.
Some days he wore a bandanna, jeans and a leather jacket to class.
"He was happy to be where he was and was excited for us to take something away from the classroom. He was just a really dedicated and exciting teacher," Hanson said after class in the Horton Social Science Center — the building where Engel taught.
Hanson said the last time she had class with Engel was last Wednesday. She chatted with him for about 20 minutes after class that day, talking about readings for class and documentaries.
Hanson visited with a friend Sunday and shared their thoughts on the murder-suicide.
"This is the last thing we would have ever expected. He was an interesting and sort of like eccentric kind of person. I could never ever think of him hurting someone. He was just a very genuine person," Hanson said.
Engel received some poor reviews by students on the website RateMyProfessors.com.
One former student wrote that he was a "complete nightmare" and that his personality was "all over the place."
But Leone said he was "one of my favorite professors I've had."
A forward thinker
She added, "He was a very forward thinker. He encouraged you to try things, and if you made a mistake you learned from it. I would like to know how this happened because if you knew him you never would have expected this."
The shooting death and Engel's suicide also shook those who didn't know him.
"I was just floored by it. You don't expect that kind of stuff to happen at a university like this, especially one of the faculty," said junior Jacob Rheaume, 22, of Dover.
Rheaume, who was at a women's hockey game when he learned the news, said it was a shame that Engel would be grouped with other "outstanding" professors at UNH.
Others said it was unfortunate that some of the good work that Engel did in the classroom will be forgotten.
"I just hate that this is all he's going to be remembered for," Hanson said.


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Democracy then and nowPosted: December 15, 2011 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: ACP, American Commonwealth Partnership, Benjamin Franklin, Bill of Rights, centralized power, citizenry, civic agency, Constitution, Democracy, Education, freedom, government, liberty, Ten Amendments Leave a comment
By Harry C. Boyte
Today is the 220th anniversary of the Bill of Rights. Proposed by
Congress on September 25, 1789, the Bill of Rights – otherwise known
as the first Ten Amendments to the Constitution — went into effect
after its ratification by Virginia, on December 15, 1891.
The Bill emerged from a fierce debate between "Federalists" and
"Anti-Federalists" about whether to ratify the Constitution itself,
which the historian Pauline Meier described as a national "dialogue
between power and liberty." The dialogue continues in today's
tempestuous arguments about the role of government, the dangers of
centralized power — and how to develop the authority and capacities
of the citizenry.
Supporters of the Constitution like Benjamin Franklin argued that
while "there are several parts of this Constitution which I do not
approve," its adoption was necessary if the nation were to survive. It
seemed unlikely that anyone would be "able to make a better
Constitution." Opponents warned of the dangers of centralized power,
citing examples through history. Brutus (most likely Robert Yates)
cautioned of the tendencies of government to produce "an absolute
state of vassalage."
The Bill of Rights broke the impasse. It embodied civic agency in
content and process.
In the first instance, the amendments not only limit the powers of
government, but also, positively, enumerate and protect methods
through which citizens express and develop their civic capacities —
freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of worship, freedom of
association, and freedom of the press, among others. These freedoms
also allow powerless groups like African Americans, the poor, women
and others to challenge the severe exclusions built into original
understandings of "citizen."
In the second, the debate itself, taking place in taverns, homes and
congregations, schools, colleges, local governments and local media,
created a wide experience of ownership in the fledgling nation.
Discussions gave substance to the Constitution's Preamble, which had
declared that "we the people" establish government as the instrument
of common labors and common purposes.
In the Information Age, colleges, universities, schools and
educational groups of all kinds have crucial roles to play as civic
centers in the life of communities. They are schools for citizenship
through which people develop the knowledge, dispositions, skills and
habits necessary for a flourishing democratic society while tackling
real world problems and making a common life.
The American Commonwealth Partnership, like the debates which produced
the Bill of Rights, puts citizens on center stage. It aims to
strengthen the capacities of education to help create a democracy "of
the people and by the people," not only "for" the people.
ACP continues the dialogue between power and liberty.
Harry C. Boyte, Director of the Center for Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg College and a Senior Fellow at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs, is director of the American Commonwealth Partnership.


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(NASHVILLE, TN) — The seventh annual Tennessee "Sales Tax Holiday" is set to begin on Friday, August 3 at 12:01 a.m. and will end Sunday, August 5 at 11:59 p.m. State Senator Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville), who was a co-prime sponsor of the bill passed in 2005, said he anticipates another successful year for shoppers, especially parents who are getting students ready to go back to school.
"This sales tax holiday has provided citizens with some sales tax relief, while helping businesses improve sales during a critical time in our economy," said Senator Tracy. "I am very pleased this initiative is now in its seventh year. I hope all the citizens will take advantage of this opportunity for savings and shop at area businesses to help our local economy as well."
During the holiday, clothing with a purchase price of $100 or less per item is exempt from sales tax. School supplies exempted include items of $100 or less like binders, book bags, calculators, tape, chalk, crayons, erasers, folders, glue, pens, pencils, lunch boxes, notebooks, paper, ruler, and scissors. Additionally, there is no requirement that purchases be made only for students. If an item is tax exempt, anyone may make the purchase tax–free.
Computers with a purchase price of $1,500 or less, not for use in a trade or business, are also exempt from tax. Laptop computers, if priced at $1,500 or less, qualify as well as tablet computers.
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by Daniel E. Schmidt
I love opening day. Doesn't matter if it's bow season in September or gun season in November. Or even muzzleloader season in December. Opening day never gets old.
Bow season's opener is most special to me. Perhaps it's that first hint of cool weather; or the golden cornfields; or the sound of acorns plopping to the forest floor. All of this stimuli puts a chill down my spine. Can't get enough of this stuff. It is just so darn cool.
Last weekend's bow opener in Wisconsin included all of this and so much more. As we arrived in Alma, Wis., and met Mark Schuh at his remote Outpost hunting location, we knew it wouldn't be an easy hunt. The weather was unusually warm and windy. That didn't deter us, however, from maintaining high hopes. To take the edge off, I immediately went for my bow case and my Mathews Heli-M. There's nothing better than slinging some good arrows to take your mind off of what you might encounter in the woods.
To me, it's extra important to take some practice shots before every hunt. I'm a good shot, but I don't credit that to my physical abilities. To me, good equipment makes me successful. Consistent practice is what helps put it all together in a lethal combination.
My routine for practice before a day's hunt is to shoot about a dozen arrows. I try to shoot at those tweener distances — the ones in between the comfort zone of my pre-determined pins. My Tru Glo Apex sight has five pins, and I've spent all summer practicing at those distances: 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 yards. I would never shoot at a whitetail with those last two pins. Those are for building confidence on the practice range.
So, when I took aim at Mark's Block Black and GlenDel targets, I purposefully arranged them at 17, 27 and 36 yards. I wanted to be extra sure that my bow was still performing the way I think it would (and that I wasn't guessing wrong on the odd distances).
Whack! Bull's-eye. Whack! Bull's eye. Whack! Bull's-eye. The first three Carbon Express Maxima Hunter KVs all center-punched the vitals. This helped push my confidence to a new level. That's what it's all about.
It's also important to use at least one broadhead or broadhead practice point during these shooting sessions. I'm shooting the new Rage Xtreme broadheads this fall. I've found these broadheads fly almost identical to my field points, but I have sacrificed one of them out of the first pack to use as a practice point. I just want to be extra sure that my Maxima Hunters fly true when the moment of truth arrives. Call it cheap insurance for a lethal bow shot.
With everything in working order, all I would need now is to get in the woods and get a nice buck in front of me. That chance would hopefully come in a couple of hours. It is now time to put the bow back in the case and put the finishing touches on my scent-control plan for the afternoon vigil in the tree stand.
Up next: Dan and DDH-TV cameraman Nate Winters climb into the stand for their first hunt of 2012.
The series:
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I sent you a PM
Thanks! Even with the code I think Amazon might be cheaper, depends what the shipping costs are. But I really appreciate it. I will figure this out one way or another!
omg I could have written this. I struggle with the 21 mm flange also. I have to compress, move my nipple closer to the edge, AND I can't use the hands free which I really really need to be able to. I also use the hospital grade pump on the highest suction setting. Bahaha!! Such a joy. Good luck I'm gonna hvae to keep checking this post for tips.
Sorry about the pumpin pals! I wonder why they are so big? Maybe most moms have the opposite problem.
That is what I am finding. Everywhere I look people talk about needing bigger flanges. I always thought my nipples were pretty normal but apparently as far as nursing moms go they are way smaller than average.
I did figure out that the coconut oil I was using before pumping was working against me by causing the flanges to slide, so since quitting that I have had a couple better days. I am looking forward to trying the 19s once they arrive though.
So an update - my pumping output has seriously slipped. In the 9-10 hours I am away R eats 12-14 ounces and I pump 8 or 9. That is 4 pumping sessions, with breast massage and hand expressing every last drop after I am done pumping. I tried a friend's pump to see if maybe mine is malfunctioning with no better success. I am down to about 10 extra ounces in the freezer and that won't last another week at this rate. I have today and tomorrow off and plan to pump several times while at home each day, and in the middle of the night. I am taking fenugreek twice/day and drinking mother's milk tea. I have been eating so much oatmeal that I literally can hardly stomach any more but I will keep trying. I messaged my midwife yesterday and she is going to have the LC she works with see about getting me a hospital-grade rental. Any other ideas? I feel like I am working so hard for every drop of milk and it isn't enough. I have a friend with a big surplus in her freezer and she has offered to give me some, but I feel like if I do that I would be admitting that I am not good enough for my baby. I will feel twice as bad if I end up giving formula but I am afraid that is where this is headed.
If the issue is low milk production, what about other herbs, or a blend? I heard from an IBCLC recently that she suggests shatavari when fenugreek is not doing the job. Other folks suggest something along with the fenugreek- I forget what. Blessed thistle maybe? Goats rue? The book Making More Milk has a large section on galactagogues.
This is simplistic, but are you keeping well hydrated? Not OVER hydrated, that won't help, but being even slightly dehydrated can hurt milk production.


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The Biggest 'Pirates' And 'Freeloaders' Of Them All? College Professors And Librarians
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The really incredible thing in all of this is that copyright is supposed to be about the encouragement of learning. In fact, the first US federal copyright law was called "An Act for the Encouragement of Learning." But, the fact is that universities and librarians are constantly bumping up against the ridiculous and over-aggressive limits of copyright law in ways that prevent them from basic tasks that aid in education and learning.
Copyright system defenders love to paint critics of today's copyright laws as merely being a bunch of "freeloaders" and "pirates." That's a ridiculous assertion. The big problem of copyright law today is how it impacts everyday people doing everyday things. The fact that so many professors and librarians -- those who are at the forefront of the "encouragement of learning" -- are discovering that copyright law gets in their way more than it helps suggests a law that is completely out of touch with its intended purpose. This isn't about freeloaders and pirates. This is about some of the fundamental principles of education.


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ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana's government said Sunday it was "carefully considering" a U.N. tribunal's order for the immediate release of an Argentine navy training ship seized two months ago at the request of an American hedge fund.
In a statement signed by Deputy Foreign Minister Chris Kpodo, the government said I remained "firmly committed to our international obligations."
"The Government of Ghana will carefully consider the Tribunal's Order with a view to ensuring that it is given effect, having regard to the requirements of the Constitution and the country's international obligations," the statement said.
The ARA Libertad training ship was impounded Oct. 2 in the port of Tema at the behest of private creditors as collateral for unpaid bonds dating from Argentina's economic crisis a decade ago.
Argentina appealed to the U.N. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea for the ship's release, arguing that as a warship the Libertad is immune from being seized.
In an expedited ruling by a U.N. court in Germany, the court ordered that Ghana "forthwith and unconditionally release the frigate ARA Libertad" and ensure the ship and its crew can leave Ghanaian waters. It also ordered that the vessel be resupplied as needed.
Ghana's government said it has taken "careful note of the Tribunal's order." In the statement published Sunday, it said the arrest of the Argentine vessel arises from a dispute between Argentina and a private foreign company, adding that the government of Ghana was not a party to that dispute.
Ghana courts ordered the ship held on a claim by Cayman Islands-based NML Capital Ltd. Its owner, American billionaire Paul Singer, leads a group demanding payment in full, plus interest — about $350 million — for dollar-based Argentine bonds bought at fire sale prices after Argentina's 2001-2002 economic collapse forced a sharp devaluation of its currency.
The vast majority of bondholders accepted about 30 cents on the dollar years ago, and that is roughly what the holdouts led by Singer initially paid for the bonds.


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