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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Microsoft Dynamics ERP on Azure: What Are the Benefits?
Last week I attended Microsoft's annual Convergence conference, for users and partners of its Dynamics line of enterprise applications. The back-to-back briefings were a great opportunity to get an update on where Microsoft is going with enterprise applications.
But the big news from my perspective is that by the end of 2012, two of Microsoft's ERP products, GP and NAV, will be available on Microsoft's Azure cloud.
Click on the video interview at the right for my initial thoughts, which I am expanding upon in this post.
Azure Complements Existing Hosted OfferingsMicrosoft customers have always been able to deploy NAV (formerly, Navision) and GP (formerly, Great Plains) on-premises. In addition, some customers have chosen in the past to have Microsoft partners host their systems in partner data centers. MyGPCloud is one of the largest such partners, hosting GP for thousands of small business customers. Likewise, Tribridge offers similar hosting services for all Dynamics ERP products.
Now, Microsoft is offering customers the option to deploy their GP or NAV systems on Microsoft's Azure cloud, which runs in Microsoft data centers. This offering will not replace partner hosting but simply will be another deployment option for customers.
Through back channels, I've heard some partners express uncertainty about this new development. Is Microsoft attempting to go direct with customers? How will the partners make money? During the session, Microsoft executives made clear that, under Azure deployment, partners will still maintain the customer relationship and deliver the services for implementation and ongoing support. The only difference is that with the Azure deployment option partners will be relieved from the need to maintain data center infrastructure.
What Are the Benefits?Over the past two years, I've been one of those encouraging the Dynamics team to go faster in moving to Azure, as cloud ERP is already available from competitors. But now that Microsoft is on the verge of actually doing it, I wanted to know, what are the benefits? Specifically, if customers can already have these systems hosted by a Microsoft partner--and if Microsoft will still work through partners in selling and supporting systems deployed on Azure--what are the added benefits of Azure?
I asked this question a year ago at Convergence and, frankly, the answers were not that clear. After asking this same question in several briefings this year, and adding my own analysis, I think the benefits picture is now emerging.
It is also important to point out at least one advantage of Azure deployment over partner hosting that Microsoft is not claiming--that is, that Azure deployment provides the ability to inter-operate with other Azure services, such as Office 365 or other future Azure data services (some of which I was briefed on). Microsoft has made a big deal about its vision of the so-called "hybrid cloud," meaning that customers will be able to move selected "workloads" to Azure while keeping other workloads on-premises or in partner-hosted data centers. Therefore, if I want to inter-operate Microsoft's Office 365 with my NAV system, it should not make any difference if my NAV instance is on-premises, in a partner data center, or on the Azure cloud.
- Azure deployment is cheaper than hosting. Azure is a true elastic cloud platform, with data center economies of scale that traditional hosting cannot come close to matching. This should allow Microsoft to price these services at a lower cost than what partners can offer.
- Azure deployment scales beyond partner hosting. As a true cloud platform, Azure deployments can scale instantly beyond what partner hosting can offer. Hosted ERP relies upon dedicated resources, which must be planned and expanded manually to meet changing customer requirements. With Azure, customers will never exhaust the resources available.
- Azure supports worldwide deployments better than partner hosting does. Microsoft runs Azure data centers worldwide and can move customer systems and data between them as needed. Hosting partners do not have this capability, unless they are utilizing a true cloud IaaS, such as Amazon's EC2. The move to Azure is therefore a better choice for organizations that are running separate instances in different parts of the world.
- Azure deployment provides easier version upgrades. With partner hosting, upgrades and maintenance are handled more or less as they are with on-premises software: each customer is treated separately (though I suspect some partners are more organized about this than others). With Azure deployment, Microsoft will have a more disciplined approach to application management: rolling out new versions, upgrades, and patches to its customers, similar to what it does today with Microsoft CRM (even though, as I point out in the interview, CRM is not yet an Azure service).
- Azure deployment is provided directly by Microsoft. Most new prospects will have a higher level of comfort with cloud services provided directly by Microsoft and backed by the Microsoft brand and service level guarantees. Hosting is often delivered by service providers who are relatively unknown. The direct Microsoft relationship is also simpler and easier to explain. The software comes from Microsoft and the cloud services are delivered directly by Microsoft.
Optimizing Azure as a Cloud PlatformI am struck by the fact that I've had to piece together this value proposition for Azure ERP myself, lobbing softball questions to Microsoft executives, parsing their answers, and adding my own analysis. If Microsoft itself is not prepared to articulate the value proposition of Azure ERP, how can it expect that its customers or its partners will perceive it?
Therefore, I do not envision customers and prospects staging a mad rush to Azure. As I said in the interview linked above, what if Dynamics throws an party and no one shows up?
Nevertheless, from a strategic perspective, I do believe that moving to Azure is the right thing for Dynamics. Mike Ehrenberg, one of only a handful of Microsoft Technical Fellows, told us an interesting story. He said that when they first spoke with CEO Steve Ballmer about moving Dynamics ERP to the cloud they told him that they could do it in one of two ways:
Mike reported that Ballmer thought for about two seconds before choosing the second option. He likened it to Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, years ago. It took the requirements of Office as a set of user applications to make Windows "become better" as a PC platform. Likewise, it would take Dynamics as a set of enterprise applications to make Azure become better as a cloud platform.
- The quick way: hosting it in Microsoft data centers in a highly virtualized environment, as they had done with Microsoft CRM, or
- The strategic way: working with the Azure team to optimize the Azure capabilities needed to support true scalable enterprise business applications, such as SQL Azure, until it could support Dynamics ERP.
The problem, of course, is that it's taking much longer to develop Azure as a enterprise-class platform. In the meantime, competitors such as NetSuite, Workday, SAP, Plex, and others have already become established as cloud ERP providers and have gained market share in this emerging market. Nevertheless, Microsoft entering this market later this year is a welcome development that will mean an increasing number of choices for buyers.
Postscript: watch for Part 1 of my market overview of cloud ERP over the next few weeks.
Labels: Azure, cloud, Dynamics, Microsoftby Frank Scavo, 3/27/2012 07:52:00 AM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
Tech Vendors: Not All Bad, Not All Good
There's something I've noticed over the years that bothers me. That is, the tendency for industry observers to take unqualified positions for or against certain technology vendors. My feeling about this runs deep, so, hopefully, this post will help others understand why I sometimes react the way I do in my comments on public forums such as Twitter and blog comments.
No technology vendor is 100% "good"—there is always at least something that is not so good. Likewise, no vendor is 100% "bad"—there are always positive attributes. But with some commentators, certain vendors can do no wrong and other vendors can't do anything right.
If you are someone who always rises up to defend certain vendors, it makes me question your objectivity. This is especially true if you have some sort of commercial relationship with that vendor, whether it is advisory work you have done for them in the past, former employment, or some other connection. But in other cases, even without any commercial relationship, it appears some simply have favorites.
Likewise, if when you hear a positive report about a vendor, you cannot help but criticize, I also question your objectivity. I've said in the past, if you can't say something bad about a vendor, don't say anything at all.
Now let's get specific and look at some examples of what I mean.
AppleApple is at the top of its game these days, and nowhere is there more unabashed enthusiasm. By market capitalization, Apple is now not only the largest technology vendor: it is now the largest company in the world. Over the past several years, Apple has disrupted entire markets (e.g. music and smartphones) and it has created entirely new ones (e.g. tablet computers). It popularized the concept of an "App Store," which now everyone is imitating.
It wasn't always like this. Many of Apple's most devoted fans are too young to remember a time when Apple nearly failed. It fired Steve Jobs and many were calling for Apple to license its Macintosh operating system to other computer makers—in other words, to imitate Microsoft. Thankfully, Jobs came back, and Jobs had his own ideas. Today, 16 years later, Apple is going from strength to strength. I admire Apple.
So, can Apple do no wrong? Just consider Apple's business practices that at least border on, if not cross over into, unfair competition. For example:
Just substitute the name Microsoft for Apple in the above bullets and imagine the media reaction. But because Apple is "cool," Apple gets a pass.
- Apple's iBooks Author EULA, which appears to restrict paid distribution of "works" created with the software to Apple's iBookstore only
- Apple's proclivity to block apps that compete with Apple's own products or services
- Apple's refusal to approve an e-book for sale in its iBookstore because it had "too many links" to Amazon, a competitor
- The US Department of Justice's plan to sue Apple (and others) for price-fixing on e-books
MicrosoftMicrosoft is the technology firm that many observers still love to hate. Years ago, with a near-monopoly in desktop operating systems, Microsoft faced relentless attacks from media, governments, and competitors. Apple's desktop market share remained tiny, except in a few markets, such as education and graphic arts. Linux showed promise, but never gained traction as a desktop OS.
Microsoft still has a dominant (though less so) position in desktop PCs. Its developer tools are widely adopted, and its position in the data center continues to grow. It's also had success with its game platform. But in the biggest growth markets—mobile and cloud applications—Microsoft lags industry leaders, such as Apple and Google. In other words, Microsoft continues to hold a dominant position in slow growth markets. The Microsoft haters see it as justice served.
I am neither a Microsoft lover nor a Microsoft hater. In my view, Microsoft Windows and Office are bloated and difficult to use (one close family member still doesn't understand the right mouse button). Windows 8 doesn't look to be an improvement either.
On the other hand, I feel some of the criticism that Microsoft receives today is undeserved. Merely mentioning Microsoft to some analysts provokes a visceral response, almost revulsion. Yet, in some respects, Microsoft is starting to become the "good guy." In terms of privacy, I am much more comfortable using Microsoft's Bing search engine than I am in using Google, who I fear is building a personal dossier on me. Microsoft's Dynamics line of enterprise systems have good functionality and user adoption.
So, with Microsoft, I see some "bad," but I also see some "good."
SAPSAP is a vendor that many in the enterprise software market love to hate, and I stand as second-to-none in terms of my criticism of SAP. Go to my blog, The Enterprise System Spectator, and do a search in the right hand column on SAP. To save you some time, here are some examples: my mocking of SAP for whining about price cuts; my post after post after post criticizing SAP's maintenance fees; and my hammering of SAP for fighting third-party maintenance at the same time it was offering 3PM to Oracle customers.
So, is SAP all "bad?" Certainly not. I have interviewed SAP top executives, its CEOs, and some of its board members. I can say, without a doubt, that SAP's leaders care about its customers and that they struggle to find new and better ways to improve business value. They recognize that the TCO of their Business Suite is too high. They know that cloud providers such as Workday and Salesforce.com are eating their lunch. They also recognize that mobility apps are essential and are trying to turn the ship to provide better support for small developers. Finally, they used a skunk-works approach to develop an in-memory computing technology (HANA) that could potentially disrupt the relational database market and transform many business applications.
Will SAP be successful on any of these initiatives? Who knows? But with the largest installed base of any enterprise system provider, I hope for the best—not for the sake of SAP or its shareholders—but for the sake of SAP's customers.
OracleHere's a vendor that is hard to love but deserves respect. Once again, I stand second-to-none in my criticism of Oracle. Over the years, I've written about Oracle's excessive margins on software maintenance; the unhappiness of its installed base; its penchant for creating fear, uncertainty, and doubt; its mockery of its competitors; and its lack of openness.
On the other hand, Larry Ellison is a visionary. He had the foresight to be a large early investor in Salesforce.com and NetSuite long before cloud computing was fashionable. Apparently he knew he was better off making those investments in start-ups rather than trying to develop cloud applications within Oracle, where they would likely lack focus.
Furthermore, around the turn of the century Ellison saw that the enterprise software marketplace was fragmented and overdue for consolidation. Then, he acted on that insight and took advantage of it. I predicted that Oracle's bid for PeopleSoft would fail, but I was wrong.
In terms of execution, Oracle is nearly flawless. I might mock co-CEO Safra Katz's comments on conference calls, but I have heard Oracle employees praise her ability to get things done.
Finally, on the technology front, I personally know individuals working in Oracle product management. They are some of the smartest people I know, and they are going deep into certain industry sectors. Oracle's latest product, Fusion, might just be the last great new on-premise enterprise system ever to be developed. From the little bit I've seen of it, the user interface is outstanding and the embedded collaboration and business intelligence capabilities are noteworthy. I also like what I hear about Oracle's public cloud initiative, although I'm waiting to see how it plays out in terms of pricing, terms, and conditions.
Cloud VendorsNow we come, not to one vendor, but to a whole category: cloud providers. I am a huge proponent of cloud computing. In 2006, I wrote a report for Computer Economics on the business case for software as a service, and in 2009 I wrote of the inexorable dominance of cloud computing.
But as I've said in the past, "You don't get a pass, just because you're SaaS." The technology is one thing, but the vendor's behavior is another. Yet, some industry analysts cannot seem to bring themselves to criticize certain cloud vendors. Why not? When vendors misbehave, do they not deserve to be called out, or is cloud a get-out-of-jail-free card? Many of the executive leaders at NetSuite and Salesforce.com came out of Oracle. Do you think that background and experience have any influence on how they do business in their current positions? If you can criticize Larry Ellison for unfairly bashing the competition but you can't criticize Marc Benioff for doing the same thing, then I have to question your objectivity.
This is by no means a complete list. I could go on with IBM, HP, Amazon, Infor, and many others. None are all good, and none are all bad.
Let's Be FairIn some ways, the situation is like our political scene. Over the years, political discourse in the US and in other parts of the world has gotten more and more polarized. A political leader from "our side" must be defended from all attacks. Likewise, a public official from the other side of the aisle can never do anything right. What matters is not what is said, but who said it. This is wrong. It shouldn't be this way in political discourse, and it shouldn't be this way among industry observers.
Now, I accept that a vendor's own employees and business partners may take strong unqualified positions, especially those in a sales, marketing, or top management role. But I don't think it's appropriate for those of us that advise technology buyers to be uncritical fans or relentless critics.
This doesn't mean that when it comes to specific situations we shouldn't take a position. Buyers do need us to say, "For this particular need, this vendor is good and that vendor is not good." We have to make the tough calls. There have even been times where, because of problems with certain vendors, that I have refused to consider them in any new deals. But I try not to become hardened in my viewpoint. I try to always hope for improvement.
We all have our biases, including me. But can we all make an effort to recognize them and try to be fair?
Labels: Apple, Microsoft, NetSuite, Oracle, Salesforce.com, SAPby Frank Scavo, 3/24/2012 07:28:00 AM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Infor and Salesforce.com: More Than a Barney Relationship
Last year, Infor's CEO Charles Phillips took the stage with Salesforce.com's Marc Benioff to announce a partnership between their two companies. Coming in the midst of all the other announcements during Dreamforce, it would be easy to miss the significance of this one.
Now, with another announcement today, there is another step forward, which should be seen in light of the mutual commitments that Infor and Salesforce are making to each other:
Taken together, these three commitments mean that the partnership between Infor and Salesforce.com is much more than the typical tech industry "Barney Partnerships" (I love you, you love me) that never go much beyond the press release and perhaps a few joint deals.
- Out-of-the-box integration. Today's announcement is for a new software product, Inforce Everywhere. This is a native Force.com application that will make back office data from Infor's various ERP systems available to users within Salesforce.com's CRM applications. It also makes key Salesforce.com entities available within Infor ERP, as shown in the graphic nearby. See today's press release for more details. Additional products in the Inforce series are due out over the next 18 months.
- Reseller relationship. As announced at Dreamforce, Infor is now a reseller of Salesforce.com's Sales Cloud and Service Cloud, one of only three third-parties to attain this status. (The other two are Intuit and Dell.) This means that Infor can now sell SFDC and deliver first-level support to Infor's own customers.
- Financial commitment. Also, as announced at Dreamforce, Salesforce.com has become a financial investor in Infor. Salesforce has skin in the game.
On the surface, the two may appear to be strange bedfellows: Infor, commonly seen as a roll-up older enterprise software companies, and Salesforce--the hot young leader of a new breed of cloud apps providers. But dig a little deeper and you can see how this relationship--which has real and substantial commitments--makes a lot of sense for both parties and for their joint customers.
What's in It for Infor?By teaming with Salesforce, Infor gets immediate credibility in cloud computing. Rather than build its own true cloud-based sales or customer service functionality, Infor joins forces with the leader in this market space.
There's not much product overlap. Interestingly, although Infor has dozens of products in its portfolio, it does not have a best-of-breed CRM offering. Several of its ERP offerings, such as LN and Syteline, have their own SFA offerings, but those are limited to customers of those ERP systems. Its one standalone CRM product, Epiphany, is more of a marketing automation solution (and, in fact, will be the focus of a future product in the Inforce series).
Finally, Infor now becomes an option for Salesforce.com's many CRM customers who are looking for ERP solutions. Because Salesforce does not offer a complete business suite, cross-referrals from Salesforce can be an attractive sales channel.
What's in It for Salesforce?Though not immediately apparent, the benefits to Salesforce.com may be even greater. For further growth, Salesforce needs new channels. Moreover, with over 70,000 customers, Infor's installed base is a large market. In terms of ERP revenue, the No. 1 player (SAP) and No. 2 (Oracle) are both fierce competitors to Salesforce, leaving Infor (No. 3) as the largest available option. (Microsoft, also with a large ERP installed base, is likewise a head-to-head competitor with Salesforce.com). The more I think about the larger market dynamics, the more Infor appears to be a great choice for Salesforce. The fact that Salesforce is putting its money where its mouth is (i.e. becoming an Infor investor) is further evidence that Marc Benioff views this relationship as strategic. On a side note, Benioff will be speaking at the Infor's annual user conference in Denver this year, in April.
What's in It for Infor CustomersOf course, Infor customers and prospects now will have an option to go with the market leading solution for cloud CRM. Furthermore, today's announcement of out-of-the-box integration will make the decision easier. Many ERP users choose Salesforce.com today, but I have seen first-hand that integration concerns do produce friction in the sales process. Salesforce and its implementation partners have some good answers for how they will handle integration, but generally each deal is a custom integration, raising uncertainty about the effort and cost.
What Inforce Everywhere does, in my mind, is to make ERP the system of record for Salesforce.com entities that should be managed in ERP: customers, contacts, quotes, orders, shipments, invoices, payments, and returns. Most problems with ERP/CRM integration involve duplicate and redundant data. If Inforce Everywhere works as advertised, it takes away buyer concern about integration and offers a 360 degree view of the customer to users of both CRM and ERP.
What Could Go Wrong?Although overall I'm positive about the Infor-Salesforce partnership, it's important to take a balanced view. So what are the potential pitfalls? I can think of several.
Although there are several obstacles to success, I see great value in this partnership. Infor's customers now have an interesting and compelling way forward for CRM and for cloud computing generally, while Salesforce.com has a great opportunity to do an end-run around SAP and Oracle to gain mind-share with a large body of installed ERP customers.
- Will Infor's direct sales and partner channel be eager to resell Salesforce.com? Selling traditional software licenses carries large up-front commissions and recurring maintenance revenue. Other traditional vendors have had a hard time making the transition to selling subscriptions. It's easier if there is a completely separate sales channel for cloud, but I haven't heard that Infor is planning that. If so, how will Infor overcome the inherent disincentives to selling Salesforce?
- Will Infor's customers really be a large market for Salesforce? The 70,000 customer number may be a bit misleading, as a significant percentage of those customers are on older versions of Infor products that will not be able to take advantage of Inforce Everywhere (which uses Infor's new lightweight ION middleware for integration.) Furthermore, Inforce Everywhere today is only available for Infor's LN (formerly Baan) and its distribution systems (A+ and SX.e). Infor's XA (formerly MAPICS), Syteline, and Visual are scheduled for Q2 this year, followed by S21, Sun Systems, LX, M3 (formerly Intentia), and Adage integrations later this year and next year. (Interestingly, I do not see Lawson's S3 on the roadmap that Infor shared with me last week.) When taken together, this means that the addressable market for Inforce Everywhere is less than meets the eye, at least for today.
- Will Salesforce.com customers choose Infor over other options? Infor is not the only ERP choice for Salesforce customers, and Salesforce's relationship with Infor is not exclusive for ERP. In fact, there are other ERP providers--notably Rootstock and Kenandy--that are built purely on Force.com. If one counts more narrow providers, such as FinancialForce and Glovia, the options multiply. With the exception of Infor's Syteline as a cloud-based offering, all of Infor's ERP solutions are traditional on-premise or, at best, hosted offerings. How attractive will these be to Salesforce.com customers that have made a commitment to cloud computing?
I look forward to hearing the experience of some early adopters of Inforce Everywhere at the Inforum conference in April.
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Old Lyme - George Logan had 31 points and Matti Fuller added 18 as Old Lyme High School trounced Hale-Ray of East Haddam on Tuesday, 103-73, in a Shoreline Conference boys' basketball game.
Andrew Tyrol had 16 points for Old Lyme (11-5) and Slater Gregory added nine points.
Jason Traceski scored 17 for the Little Noises.
In other games:
• Keith Porter had 27 points and 18 rebounds for New London as it beat Fitch 70-54 in the ECC Large. Colin Sawyer had 16 points for New London (11-6, 7-2) and Seth Lake had nine points. Mario Graham had 15 points for the Falcons (3-13, 2-7) and Mark Evans added 12.
• Jackson Donahue had 17 points as Stonington downed Waterford 64-54 in the ECC Medium. Jack Dipollino had 16 points for Stonington (10-6, 5-4) and Willie Harris added 14. Schneider Jean-Pierre had 19 points for Waterford (10-7, 4-5) and Danny Martin scored 15.
• Norwich Free Academy converted only 6 of 15 free throws, contributing to a 47-41 loss to Woodstock in the ECC Large Division. Ryan Lusk had 14 points and Marcus Outlow scored 17 for the Wildcats (10-6, 5-4). Ian Converse had 18 points for Woodstock (14-2, 8-1), which went 13-for-17 from the line.
• Chris Gonnelli had 22 points and 18 rebounds as Lyman Memorial beat St. Bernard 59-56 in the ECC Small. Ajay Gonnelli had 12 points and seven assists for Lyman (7-9, 5-4) and Dylan Conley added 12 points and seven rebounds. Anthony Malchiodi had 18 points for St. Bernard (8-9, 5-4).
• Jordan Gionet had 15 points to lead Griswold past Wheeler 63-34 in the ECC Small. Griswold is 5-11, 4-5. Nate Storey and Andrew Swift both had eight points for Wheeler (2-14, 0-9).
• Buddy Dewaine scored 12 points in Montville's 58-42 loss to Killingly in the ECC Medium. The Indians fell to 5-12, 1-8.
• Shaquan Jackson had 23 points to lead O'Brien Tech of Ansonia past Norwich Tech 66-43 in a Constitution State Conference game. Chris Kelly scored 22 for O'Brien (13-4). Tyriece Burke had 10 points for Norwich Tech (1-12).
H.S. swimming
• Ethan Opsahl won the 100-yard freestyle and swam on the winning 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay teams as East Lyme downed Waterford 105-74 in an ECC meet.
Zachary Kosakowski, Sam Magna and Scott Reyes swam on the winning 200 medley relay team for East Lyme (11-1, 9-0). Ben Biondi, Mark Chmielewski and Andrew Rubino were part of the winning 200 freestyle relay team.
• Adam Tran won the 50 freestyle (22.85) and Matt Peluso took first in the 500 freestyle (5:31.95), leading Ledyard-Stonington to a 93-77 victory over Windham in the ECC. Tran, Collin Esquirol, Mike Hughes and John Moody combined to win the 200 medley relay (1:52.78) for the Colonels (9-1, 8-1).
•Aidan Ely won the 100-yard butterfly in 1:02.49, leading a sweep in that event as Fitch defeated New London 89-48 in the ECC. Dakota Williams and Sam Kokomoor finished second and third, respectively, behind Ely. Fitch is 4-5, 4-5. New London is 0-9, 0-9.
Women's basketball
• Sophomore Brooke Martel of Griswold had 16 points to lead Becker College past Mitchell College 70-60 in the New England Collegiate Conference. Freshman Amanda Garcia led the Mariners (4-16, 4-10) with 19 points while junior Kate Mulloy had 14 points and 14 rebounds.
Men's basketball
• Philkwan Tate had 16 points and nine rebounds while New London's Malcolm Simmons added 10 points and 14 rebounds in Avery Point's 61-51 loss to Naval Prep. The Pointers fell to 7-11.
Chong chosen for WBCA game
• Saniya Chong, a senior at Ossining (N.Y.) High School and incoming member of the UConn women's basketball team, was chosen to play in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association high school All-America game to be held at the Women's Final Four in New Orleans.
Chong, a 5-foot-9 point guard, was named Sports Illustrated's High School Player of the Week on Jan. 17. She averaged 33.6 points, 10 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 5 steals as a junior. This year, she is averaging 35.3 points, 9.6 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game, as well as shooting 86.4 percent from the free throw line.
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Cool Sites
Cool Sites provides a gallery of web templates and interactive digital media for use by non-profits, and other organizations, in building web sites.
A new logo is needed to communicate the 'coolness' of this service.
Small to medium businesses seeking to purchase pre-built, add-on templates and plugins for their hosted web site (very similar to Wordpress model).
Audience may be technical (such as Web Developers), designers, and line of business managers (such as Marketing Coordinators).
We offer interactive web site and blog templates, so customers will naturally look to our brand as a leading example. The design should be B2B (business-to-business) corporate, but slightly fun, communicating the "coolness" of the Cool Sites brand.
Here are some guidelines:
* Banner Logo should be a symbol and text logo; text is "Cool Sites"
* Identity logo (Symbol) should be single ice cube (we'll entertain the use of multiple ice cubes in designs as well)
* Resolution should be 300dps
* Mix of upper/lower case acceptable
* The logo will be presented on white/transparent backgrounds
* Gradients, depth, and drop shadows are all okay
* Blue color palettes are preferred, but open to variety and creativity
* favicon.ico should be single ice cube, 16px x 16px
* The working slogan (for now) is "Every site should be cool"
The files we will require are:
* Print file format - .ai (CMYK)
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D-backs win streak snapped in San Diego
SAN DIEGO -- If not for a couple of pitches to Rene Rivera, the D-backs might have had themselves a sweep of the Padres.
Instead, they will have to settle for two out of three as they dropped the final game of the series, 4-3, on Sunday afternoon at Petco Park. The loss snapped Arizona's three-game winning streak.View Full Game Coverage
SAN DIEGO -- If not for a couple of pitches to Rene Rivera, the D-backs might have had themselves a sweep of the Padres.
Instead, they will have to settle for two out of three as they dropped the final game of the series, 4-3, on Sunday afternoon at Petco Park. The loss snapped Arizona's three-game winning streak.View Full Game Coverage
Cameron Maybin scored the game-winner as he scampered home from third on Yonder Alonso's grounder to first.
Rivera, though, helped make that possible one batter earlier.
Maybin started the inning with what was initially ruled a groundout to second, but after a challenge by Padres manager Bud Black, it was overturned into an infield single.
After Oliver Perez struck out Will Venable, Rivera lined a double over Gerardo Parra's head in right to put runners at second and third.
"Actually, I saw the video and that was a good pitch," Perez said. "It was away. Sometimes you have to tip your cap to them because they did a pretty good job. He had a good day today. I was trying to make pitches, and they got two infield hits that I can't do anything about. That's a tough game. The pitch was away, maybe it was a little bit higher. But it wasn't a bad pitch."
The D-backs pulled the infield in, and Alonso hit a grounder that first baseman Paul Goldschmidt charged, barehanded and made a good throw home, but it was not even close.
"I thought I came in there and barehanded and threw as hard as I could," Goldschmidt said after looking at video of the play. "I was a little surprised how quickly he got down the line. I figure he had a pretty good lead. I mean we were infield in."
Not only did Maybin get a big lead, but he said he was practically running on the pitch.
"With a left-handed pitcher, I had a bigger lead," Alonso said referring to Perez. "If it was a line drive, I would have been doubled off. I was going on the swing. Yonder puts the ball in play. I figured he was going to try to hit a grounder. I broke on the swing. I didn't wait for contact."
For the first seven innings of the game, starters Wade Miley and Tyson Ross battled to a draw.
The Padres struck first in the third inning when Miley hit Jace Peterson with a pitch, and after Ross sacrificed Peterson to second, Chris Denorfia drove him home with a single to right.
The D-backs answered right back in the fourth when Goldschmidt led off with a home run, his fifth of the year to tie the score.
Later in the inning, a two-out error by shortstop Everth Cabrera and a passed ball would open the door for more Arizona runs.
After Cody Ross reached on the error and Ender Inciarte beat out an infield single, a passed ball moved both runners up, and they scored on a Tuffy Gosewisch single past a diving Cabrera to give the D-backs a 3-1 lead.
But just like in his last start against the Rockies, Miley would not be able to keep the opposition at bay.
In the bottom of the fourth, Maybin and Venable collected back-to-back two-out singles, and Rivera brought them home with a double to left to tie the game at 3.
"That one inning I gave up a run they scored three, so at least in that inning I have to shut the door," Miley said of the bottom of the fourth. "And I let them answer right back and gave them the momentum back."
The pitch to Rivera was one that Miley would like to have back, especially after disagreeing with Gosewisch on the pitch selection.
"Tuffy put down sinker and I shook to slider away," Miley said. "I had a different thought. If I execute the pitch, if I thow it down and away maybe I get away with it, but the right pitch is probably the sinker down and away."
Steve Gilbert is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Inside the D-backs, and follow him on Twitter @SteveGilbertMLB.


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RIT selected as a 'Sustainable 16' finalist
Students, faculty can help university advance to 'Environmental 8' with video, photo submissions
Rochester Institute of Technology today announced that it has been selected as a "Sustainable 16" school in the second-annual Environmental March Madness tournament, which rewards excellence in environmental academics and sustainability.
The Environmental March Madness Tournament was designed to evaluate colleges and universities on environmental-degree programs and curriculum, environmental opportunities for students, and campus sustainability efforts. Each participating school completed a survey covering factors ranging from internship opportunities, environmental-awareness campaigns, clean-energy implementations and a variety of other considerations. A panel of judges evaluated the submissions to determine the "Sustainable 16."
RIT advanced in the competition due to the university's wide variety of environmentally and sustainability focused master's and bachelor's degree programs and the number of campus faculty who serve as industry thought leaders, authors and researchers in sustainability and the environment. The university also received high marks for the hands-on environmental experiences available to undergraduate and graduate students, including the opportunity to conduct research with faculty members and to participate in sustainability projects through capstone classes or independent study.
"RIT is particularly proud to be named one of the country's top universities in sustainability because it recognizes our ongoing initiatives focused on promoting environmental responsibility across campus and throughout the community," says Enid Cardinal, senior sustainability advisor to the president. "From President Bill Destler's pledge for our campus to be carbon neutral by 2030 to our faculty's and students' involvement in environmental- and sustainability-related degree programs and community outreach efforts, our campus never stops promoting environmental and sustainability awareness."
Now that RIT has made it to the "Sustainable 16," Cardinal is encouraging faculty and students to support the university's efforts to advance to the "Environmental Eight" and "Finest Four" by submitting short-essay submissions, social media or video submissions on why RIT deserves to be named the "National Champion" in environmental academics and sustainability. Submissions will be accepted through Friday, March 8, when the "Environmental Eight" is announced. Go to www.enviance.com/march-madness for details.
The school chosen as National Champion will receive a $5,000 grant for its environmental department and the department chair or a chosen faculty member will also be sent on an all-expenses-paid trip to San Diego, Calif., to attend the Enviance User Conference, April 22-26. While there, the winner will lead a panel on educating future environmental professionals. In addition, the two students deemed by the judges to have submitted the most compelling supporting materials will be awarded Google Nexus tablets. Any participating student from the Finest Four is eligible for this prize.
The competition, sponsored by Enviance, in partnership with GreenBiz Group and Qualtrics, will announce 2013's National Champion in environmental academics and sustainability on April 8.
For more information on the Environmental March Madness tournament, email email@example.com or go to www.enviance.com/march-madness. Real-time updates can also be received on Twitter by following @enviance and #EnviroU.
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For extremely high power applications, waveguide phase shifters of the short slot hybrid design are utilized. Non-contacting, double bucket shorting assemblies, mounted on teflon runners, are utilized for long term reliability. With an insertion loss characteristic of less than 0.05 db., maximurn power transfer is assured for both manual and motorized units.


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(Soul Valley Temple Scenic Spots in Nanjing, China),Southern Dynasty 480 temples, 70 places in Zhongshan. The historical vicissitudes have been neglected the majority of Buddhist temple vestige, now has the mark to be possible seeking to be very few. And the foothill area of influence is broadest south Zhongshan, when regards the friendly temple. The Emperor Liangdi day jail 13 years (514 years), the god monk valuable will mouth reads "the Bodhisattva, when goes to the ear", dies without a sickness. Respects him Emperor Liangdi to invest 200,000 copper cashes to bury the valuable will in Mt. Zijinshan's Drung national minority Fu (at once the Mingtaizu tomb), female of Yongding princess Emperor Liangdi also constructs the buddhist monk five levels by the soup mu capital, "the will male tower". Next year will construct before the valuable male tower "has opened the friendly lecture hall", this will be Shi Zai opens the friendly temple. Tang Ganfu the year (874-879 years), opens the friendly temple to change name to the valuable male zen temple. The Southern Tang Dynasty plays an ace for three years (970 years) to change name to open the friendly Buddhist temple. The Northern Song Dynasty peaceful prosperous country seven years (982 years), Songtaizong seals the valuable will to think really as Dowling that the imperial edict changes the friendly Buddhist temple for the peaceful prosperous country temple. To the Ming Dynasty first year, the peaceful prosperous country temple changed the name once more Jiang Shansi. Soon, Zhu Yuanzhang has selected this valuable land with a good geomantic omen, wants to construct the mausoleum in this for oneself, hence, Jiang Shansi Abbot/Abbess elder zhong Xi can not but move the temple in alone Longgang east the foothill, and changes the temple famous spirit valley temple. But present's spirit valley temple, originally for dragon temple. Could also find many same year dragon temple in today's spirit ancient temple the vestige to preserve, if "spirit Gu Silong the temple recorded" the tablet and "prays for rain the tablet". in 1928 the Kuomintang two Northern Expedition was brought to a successful conclusion, the nation unified in namely, for interring the officers and soldiers who died in battle in the Northern Expedition, "consoled loyally", the same year November, the Chinese national Central Party Committee Executive committee decided that in the spirit valley temple former site, constructed the national revolutionary army to die in battle the officers and men public cemetery. In the temple site has Buddha to belong to completely the dragon temple, henceforth the scale not big dragon temple has become the spirit valley temple. In the early 50s, died in battle the officers and men public cemetery to change the spirit valley park, in the 70s the beginning, repair spirit Gu Siyou warded off again for Master Xuan Zang the memorial hall.
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Gutiar Pro Tab "La rouille" from Le Forestier, Maxime band is free to download. Tablature file Le Forestier, Maxime - La rouille opens by means of the Guitar PRO program. This program is available to downloading on our site.
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True North Climbing necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 131 diseños de 15 diseñadores freelance.
True North Climbing Inc.
True North Climbing Inc. will be opening a new rock climbing gym in Toronto. We need a logo to launch our brand and build buzz before we open the facility.
Our target audience is broad, including three main segments:
- parents of children who may want to have their birthday party in our gym
- young (and maybe not so young) professionals looking for a fun, social way to be active
- climbers looking for a great place to climb
The gym will be large, clean, and brightly lit. When you enter the gym there will be a Wow! factor as you see the cool climbing terrain in front of you.
We will emphasize safety, and have a lot of easy climbs for new climbers to succeed on.
This is not a dark, grimy gym aimed at macho expert climbers, but a welcoming place where parents will feel comfortable bringing their kids, and where people who have never climbed won't be afraid to try. The services and amenities will be a little better than what most climbing gyms offer, so we're aiming at the higher end of the climbing market.
I'm thinking of red, black and white as the colour scheme.
My initial concept is a maple leaf made of stone, viewed partly in profile to show that it is thick enough to be strong & solid. It should not look too cartoonish, but more like an actual large boulder shaped like a maple leaf, that you would have fun scrambling onto. I'm thinking of a stylized leaf, like the one on the Canadian flag, rather than a realistic leaf.
The words "True North Climbing" could be wrapped around the leaf in a circle, or they could be stacked up underneath:
perhaps in a rocky font?
I'm open to other concepts as well. I want the logo to look classy, and make people thing that this is a cool place that they want to check out.
The log must be suitable for the following uses:
- web site
- embroidery onto clothing/hats
- printed onto water bottles (single colour version)
- business cards (yes, I know that's a different design contest, but the logo will need to work on a business card - not too much detail to be scaled to that size)
I'd like the logo submitted in Adobe Illustrator format (scalable vector format), as well as JPG images at a few useful resolutions.
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You may have heard about anthrax and wondered what it is. Some people are worried that the germ that causes anthrax could be spread and used as a weapon. Although this is a frightening thought, the government and police are working on ways to protect us.
In the meantime, it's important not to panic over anthrax — the chance that you or someone in your family could ever get it is very small. One of the ways you can feel better is to learn about the disease. When you know what it is and how you can get it, it doesn't seem quite as scary.
So here are answers to some questions you might have about anthrax:
If you're still worried about anthrax, remember that you, your family, and your friends will probably never be exposed to anthrax spores. Talking to your teacher or parent may make you feel better and give you answers to any other questions about anthrax./p>
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Controls and process applications can be restored
Restoration possible: Many distributed control systems (DCSs) are rapidly aging and risk breaking down. Luckily, there are many tools and innovative methods for supporting and breathing new life into controls and process applications
Youth may be wasted on the young, but there's no reason you and your control systems and process applications can't regain and maintain some youthful strength and couple it with your veteran experience and know-how.
Just as getting up, moving around, walking, biking and sensible weightlifting can get people's blood moving, release endorphins and fuel a sense of well-being, there's a boatload of innovative tools and methods that can do the same for supporting, migrating and reviving distributed control systems and their overall applications—and help them overcome the problems of obsolete equipment and persistent downtime, and reach new levels of efficiency, safety and sustainability. Of course, most process applications go years or decades without replacing many controls and other equipment, but there comes a time when maintenance and repairs must give way to technical advances and more capable components and systems.
For instance, Valero Energy Corp.'s refinery in Benicia, Calif., recently completed a major upgrade and rearrangement of its control systems, control room and networking infrastructure with help from Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS). The refinery was built by Exxon Mobil in the late 1960s and originally used an IBM 1800 system for process control, but later replaced these mainframe computers with Honeywell's TDC 2000 and TDC 3000 systems with extended controllers on Data Hiways for base regulatory control and application modules for supervisory control.
Beginning with 44 nodes, the system grew to more than 60 nodes over the next 20 years. The refinery added a local control network (LCN) as its node count grew, but later replaced it with total plant network (TPN) bridges to maintain the performance of this large system. High-performance process managers (HPMs) were added in 2004. And Valero began planning in 2006 to remove its TPN bridges by 2010. The company also wanted to improve its native Windows (NW) interfaces and reduce the possible scope of failure by dividing its system into manageable clusters.
"TPN Bridge support was going away, and, though our big LCN was working OK, a refinery-wide reliability study in 2003 reported that using it was out of step with the industry. The study pointed out that multiple smaller LCNs were more common in the refining industry," says Denise Plaskett, Valero's principal applications engineer for control systems. "So the best solution for us was to remove the TPN Bridge and add Honeywell's Experion PKS on top, allowing distributed system architecture (DSA) communications between clusters to keep our system whole." Plaskett adds that some of the main challenges to renovating with Experion included:
- Limited space in the refinery's centralized control room;
- Seven-week shift cycles that made it hard to get operators in to help with design and training plans;
- A traditionally do-it-yourself Control Systems group that needed external support for this renovation, even as it continued to support day-to-day refinery operations; and
- Timing issues that required all integration and cutover to the new system be done on-line, while working around unit turnarounds over a multi-year time period.
Reasoning the Need
Of course, Valero's Benicia plant is just one of many on the quest to renovate its controls, and though each has many unique characteristics, they also share many common challenges and can use many of the same solutions.
Read Also: Blending Process and Discrete Applications
In fact, a new automation survey by system integrator Maverick Technologies LLC in Columbia, Ill., included responses from 175 technical support, asset maintenance and project planning and execution personnel about their DCS applications and efforts (Figure 1).


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September 5, 2008
Wabash will play it's first football game of the season on September 13, 2008 at Denison University. The tailgate will start at 11:00 AM with kickoff scheduled for 1:00 PM. Thanks to the generosity of the Denison Alumni Office, Wabash will have tailgate space reserved.
Please join other Wabash football fans for a pre-game tailgate in the parking lot outside the Denison Athletics Facilities. The general area is shown on the map. The tailgate will be no-host - bring your own food and drinks and get ready for some Wabash football. If you have any questions, call Tom Runge at 765-361-6371.


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Mexico's Pena Nieto Will Use US Help in Drug War
Mexico confirmed on Friday that Enrique Peña Nieto won Mexico's presidential election with results showing that National Action Party (PAN) candidate got about 3.3 million more votes than his closest rival, giving him a 6.6 percent lead in the former ruling party's bid to regain power.
After a heated election season that saw candidates spar over how best to handle the country's ongoing drug war, the announcement of his victory comes a day after Peña Nieto gave an interview with the Washington Post where he said that he plans to expand his country's drug-war partnership with the United States.
"Without a doubt, I am committed to having an intense, close relationship of effective collaboration measured by results," said Peña Nieto, according to the Washington Post. The president-elect, however, emphasized that he doesn't support the presence of armed American agents in Mexico.
Peña Nieto told the newspaper that he would consider allowing U.S. military instructors into Mexico to train Mexican soldiers in counterinsurgency tactics learned in Iraq and Afghanistan, but that more-involved measures like those the U.S. employs in Central America would not be implemented in Mexico.
I am committed to having an intense, close relationship of effective collaboration measured by results.
"It is just as if I asked you: Should our police operate on the other side of the border? No. That would not be allowed by U.S. law. Our situation is the same," he said. Mexican laws will be enforced by Mexicans, Peña Nieto added.
The incoming president takes over from current President Felipe Calderón, who came into office in 2006 among his own election scandal. A few days after coming into office, Calderón declared war on the country's drug cartels.
Since the beginning of the country's offensive on the cartels many cartel members have been killed or deatined, but over 50,000 people have been slain in the ensuring violence.
There are worries among some in Mexico and U.S. that Peña Nieto may abandon Calderón's policy toward the cartels and revert back his party's old way – which saw widespread corruption between politicians and drug traffickers.
Peña Nieto deflected those accusations, saying that instead he planned to refocus the drug war's effort away from capturing high-level traffickers and instead on reducing the number of homicides in the country.
"We should set measurable objectives over a determined period of time that are agreed by both governments," he said.
The announcement of Peña Nieto's victory came on the heels of widespread accusations of vote buying and miscounted ballots.
The count by the country's electoral authority, which included a ballot-by-ballot recount at more than half of polling places, showed Peña Nieto getting 38.21 percent of votes. His top challenger, leftist Andres Manuel López Obrador, got 31.59 percent.
The final count of the roughly 50.3 million valid ballots was almost exactly the same as the quick count released hours after the elections.
López Obrador said he will file a formal legal challenge to the vote count in electoral courts next week, based on the allegation that Peña Nieto's Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, engaged in vote-buying that illegally tilted millions of votes. PRI officials deny the charge.
"Rivers of illicitly obtained money were used to buy millions of votes," López Obrador told a news conference Friday. He also claimed that the recount of ballots at over half of polling places had not been carried out as thoroughly as promised.
Josefina Vazquez Mota of the conservative National Action Party got 25.41 percent of votes cast in Sunday's elections, and the small New Alliance Party got 2.29 percent, barely passing the two-percent barrier needed to preserve the party's place on future ballots.
Almost 2.5 percent of ballots where voided; while some voters in Mexico void their ballots as a form of protest, some also simply make mistakes in marking them.
The final vote count must be certified in September by the Federal Electoral Tribunal. The tribunal has declined to overturn previously contested elections, including a 2006 presidential vote that was far closer than Sunday's.
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by Clark Groome
Frank Lucas' hit on Lyle Turner in an Oakland Raiders/New England Patriots pre-season game 25 years ago left Turner a quadraplegic. Based on the real-life collision between Jack Tatum and Darryl Stingley, David Robson's "Assassin" deals with Lucas' and Turner's lives.
They are to meet in a Chicago hotel room to discuss an upcoming joint interview following the Super Bowl. Lucas (Brian Anthony Wilson) is surprised when Turner doesn't show but rather sends his lawyer, Lewis, (Dwayne A. Thomas) to begin the negotiations about the TV interview.
The 70-minute one-act has more twists and turns than a 90-yard punt return. Much of it has to do with guilt and responsibility, some with misunderstanding. It's often quite powerful and just as often somewhat contrived.
Robson has a good ear for dialogue and a sensitivity to his subject and his characters but never makes all the territory covered seem believable. What is most troubling — although it still has its moments — is the number of issues wedged into the relatively short piece.
For all of the text's contrivances, Seth Reichgott's fine world premiere production saves the evening. After a stop at the InterAct Theatre Company in Center City, "Assassin" is playing at Ambler's Act II Playhouse through March 17.
Two very strong performances and Reichgott's energetic direction make the play an intense and articulate discussion of the violence in football, a sport that seems to be loved as much for the mayhem created by big, head- and spine-crushing contact as it is for the beauty of a successful Hail Mary pass or a beautiful run.
The fine physical production — designed by Dirk Durosette (set), James Leitner (lighting) and Maggie Baker (costumes) — turns that Chicago hotel room into an increasingly claustrophobic combination football stadium and court room.
Brian Anthony Wilson's Frank is big and blustery yet aching for some sort of redemption for the damage he did with what was then viewed as a legal hit. He's a big drinker who, some of the time, has that under control.
Dwayne A. Thomas has the tougher, subtler role as the lawyer representing Lyle. Revelations about both men are best left unreported, but it is clear that there is a lot more going on between these two than is originally visible on the surface.
Even as the play takes somewhat contrived twists on its journey, when the play ends — or at least when it ended on Act II's opening night — the audience sat in stunned silence, a silence that was slowly replaced by increasingly enthusiastic applause and, at least for the actor and production, a well-deserved standing ovation.
The subject matter is relevant. The issue is one that affects anyone who watches football or has kids playing it. For all its weaknesses, "Assassin" is an important, if not fully realized, theatrical attempt at dealing with the serious issues that face players and fans.
For tickets to the Act II Playhouse production of "Assassin," which plays through March 17, call 215-654-0200 or visit www.act2.org


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From OLPC
This page will be updated with news from the Summer of Content 2007 season as things progress. Feel free to add your own news announcements or any press coverage you might find to this page.
- July 18, 2007 - We've launched!
- Thanks to a flurry of behind-the-scenes efforts by many volunteers, we're up, running, and ready for applications just three weeks after the original idea was hatched in a tiny room in Vancouver. Help us brainstorm project ideas, find out how you can be an intern or a mentor, or catch our sessions at Wikimania!
This is the schedule for the Summer of Content 2007 program. If you'd like to hold an event (for instance, a local gathering of all Summer of Content interns in your city) list yours here.
- Matchmaking: August 1 - September 14
- Project work: August 17 - October 26 (each intern, with the approval of their mentor, picks the 6-week period that works best for them within that timeframe)
- 1 week into project: Interns (with the help of mentors) send project plans to SoCon
- 3 weeks into project: Mentors send interns midterm feedback reports
- 6 weeks into project: Mentors send interns end-of-session feedback reports
- October 26: Last day work on projects can be completed; all end-of-session feedback reports must be turned in by the end of this day
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Pipeline Inbox: Draftees as clubs' No. 1 prospects?
This edition of the Pipeline Inbox comes to you from Omaha, Neb., where I'm taking the baton from Cash Kruth in MLBPipeline.com's coverage of the College World Series. I've been to 26 of the last 28 CWS, and it's still my favorite baseball event on the calendar. If you haven't been, you're missing out on tremendous talent, competitive games and great hospitality from the host city.
This edition of the Pipeline Inbox comes to you from Omaha, Neb., where I'm taking the baton from Cash Kruth in MLBPipeline.com's coverage of the College World Series. I've been to 26 of the last 28 CWS, and it's still my favorite baseball event on the calendar. If you haven't been, you're missing out on tremendous talent, competitive games and great hospitality from the host city.
I arrived Tuesday, and the first game I attended matched the record for the longest in CWS history. Virginia outlasted Texas Christian, 3-2, in 15 innings, with 2014 first-rounders Brandon Finnegan and Nick Howard and projected 2015 first-rounder Riley Ferrell all looking dominant on the mound. Vanderbilt and Virginia are the most talented teams on either side of the bracket, and now they're each one win away from reaching the championship series next week.
Which players drafted this year automatically become their parent team's No. 1 overall prospect once they sign?
-- J.P., S. Springfield, Ill.
I try to be conservative by nature when it comes to comparing recent signees to prospects already in the Minors, because the new guys look better because they haven't had a chance to fail yet. That said, I see six 2014 Draftees who should rank as their team's No. 1 prospect.
The two biggest slam dunks are a pair of college left-handers, Carlos Rodon (White Sox) and Sean Newcomb (Angels). Two less-than-obvious but still clear-cut choices are first baseman Casey Gillaspie (Rays) and outfielder Derek Hill (Tigers). I'd also go with right-hander Tyler Kolek over Andrew Heaney with the Marlins, and with righty Aaron Nola over Maikel Franco with the Phillies, though those are closer calls.
Most of the Braves' best prospects are struggling, but I'm not ready to anoint outfielder Braxton Davidson as the prize of that system. Though Archie Bradley and Taijuan Walker have had health issues, they entered the year as the best pitching prospects in baseball, so I'm not ready to supplant them with Touki Toussaint (Diamondbacks) or Alex Jackson (Mariners). I could be talked into Jackson, however, because he has the best offensive potential in the 2014 Draft.
While Kolek and Rodon were the Nos. 2 and 3 picks in the Draft, the other top-five selections can't quite make the cut. Left-hander Brady Aiken (Astros) finishes a close second behind fellow No. 1 overall choice Carlos Correa. Catcher/outfielder Kyle Schwarber (Cubs) is a talented slugger, but not as talented as Kris Bryant or Javier Baez, and shortstop Nick Gordon (Twins) is in the same organization as baseball's best prospect, Byron Buxton.
How will Brady Aiken signing for $6.5 million ($1,422,100 under slot) and Tyler Kolek signing for $6 million ($821,800 under slot) affect Carlos Rodon's signing bonus? Is Rodon's market set below Kolek's bonus? If so, will Rodon accept the $5,721,500 slot? If not, how much over will the White Sox go to sign Rodon?
-- Nick D., Chicago
The Aiken and Kolek bonuses and the savings with them versus their assigned pick values won't have any affect on what Rodon gets from the White Sox. The only pertinent numbers are what Chicago has spent compared to its bonus pool for the first 10 rounds, and what it has left.
The White Sox have signed all of their choices in the second through 10th rounds for a total of $3,402,600, a savings of $385,600 versus their combined assigned values. Rodon's No. 3 slot comes with an allotment of $5,721,500. That means Chicago can spend $6,107,100 without exceeding its pool and up to $6,582,585 without losing a future first-round selection.
I can't remember the last time the White Sox signed a high-profile Boras Corp. client like Rodon, and owner Jerry Reinsdorf isn't a fan of paying above-slot bonuses. Yet I believe Rodon -- and every other currently unsigned first-rounder -- will eventually come to terms. Chicago hasn't surpassed its pool in either of the first two years under the new Draft rules, and my guess is that the White Sox won't do so in 2014 either, paying Rodon in the neighborhood of $6 million.
Who was your gut-feel guy from the 2014 Draft, someone who didn't make the MLBPipeline.com Top 200 list or get taken in the top 10 rounds?
-- Toni R., Laguna Beach, Calif.
I like this question so much that I'll give you two answers. Among pitchers, my gut-feel guy is Lemont (Ill.) High left-hander Jake Latz, who went in the 11th round to the Blue Jays. He's still a work in progress, but the Louisiana State recruit is a 6-foot-2, 185-pounder who can touch 94 mph with his fastball and flash a plus curveball.
Among hitters, my super sleeper is Washington State infielder Nick Tanielu, the Astros' 14th-round pick. He's a gifted hitter who drills line drives from gap to gap with a compact right-handed stroke. He doesn't have a ton of power, so he profiles better at second base rather than third.
Is Athletics second-base prospect Chad Pinder's bat for real, or is it a byproduct of playing in the California League?
-- Ed L., Oakland, Calif.
Pinder's first year in pro ball has gone much better than his first. After signing for $750,000 as a supplemental second-round pick from Virginia Tech last summer, he went out and hit .200/.286/.293 at Class A Short-Season Vermont. The A's still skipped him a level to high Class A this year, and he has responded by batting .308/.349/.577.
The Cal League significantly favors hitters, but Pinder is a legitimate prospect. He'll need to improve his strike-zone discipline, but he has the hand-eye coordination and bat speed to hit for a solid average and produce double-digit home run totals. Pinder profiles nicely, offensively and defensively, at second base.
Jim Callis is a reporter for MLB.com and writes a blog, Callis' Corner. Follow @jimcallisMLB on Twitter.


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Financial services – an overview.
Sometimes the unusual choice turns out to be the most rational.
Choosing a smart means opting for a truly exceptional car. And for lots of flexibility – especially in conjunction with our financial services. Our different financing and leasing products are designed to get you behind the wheel of your smart in no time at all. And our insurance products give you optimum protection at all times.
Financing Options.
There's nothing quite like owning. Once you've decided that owning your vehicle is the right financial decision for you, familiarize yourself with all that financing has to offer and let us customize a financing plan that works for you. Because we understand how much you appreciate the quality and value found in smart vehicles, we realize that we should deliver nothing less.
Advantages of Financing
- Pride of ownership
- Unlimited kilometres
- Registration in your name
- Flexible terms, and possibility of extended terms[1]
- Pre-Owned vehicle financing
- Freedom to customize your vehicle
- Convenience of Pre-Authorized Payment (Monthly or Biweekly payment options)
Star Advantage.
Want the many benefits of leasing together with the privilege of ownership? With our Star Advantage option [2], you can have both. In comparison to traditional Financing, Star Advantage allows you to have a lower monthly payment with one lump-sum payment at the end. At the conclusion of your agreement, simply refinance [1] it with us or pay off the Final Payment Amount.
Benefits of Star Advantage
- Pride of ownership
- Unlimited kilometres
- Registration in your name
- Lower monthly payments
- More disposable income
- Pre-Owned vehicle financing
- Freedom to customize your vehicle
- Option to pay down your principal
Convenience of Pre-Authorized Payment
[1] Subject to credit approval.
[2] Not available in the province of Québec.
Leasing Options.
smart Canada and their brand partner, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, have considerable expertise and experience to create a straightforward and easy-to-understand lease for your personal financial needs. The First Class Lease adds an entirely new dimension to leasing, so you can drive and arrive in the style you prefer.
Advantages of Leasing.
- Lower monthly payments
- Term options and variable kilometrage
- Standard Gap Protection
- Single Pay Option
- Flexible lease-end options
- More disposable income
- A new vehicle more often
- Convenience of Pre-Authorized Payment
- Walk-Away Lease.
Walk-Away Lease.
Offered for both New and Pre-Owned smart vehicles, the "walk away" (or Closed-End) lease allows you to make a set number of monthly payments for any term ranging from 24 to 60 months. Your payment amount depends on the vehicle you choose, the length of your lease term and the applicable interest rate.
At the regularly scheduled end of a Closed-End Lease (Lease Maturity) you may return the vehicle without any liability for the lease-end value. You will be responsible for any excess kilometres and excess wear and tear and other amounts due and owing under your lease. At lease maturity you may choose to: (1) return your vehicle to your dealer, pay any fees and charges and lease or purchase a new vehicle, (2) extend your current lease[1] or (3) buy your vehicle at the predetermined Purchase Option Price as stated on your lease agreement[2] (we can finance this purchase for you[1]).
A Closed-End Lease is ideal for individuals with predictable driving habits since this type of lease limits the amount of kilometres that can be driven during the lease term.
Custom Kilometrage Options.
- Low Kilometrage Allowance Option: This option offers a maximum driving distance allowance of 12,000 kilometres per year.
- Standard Kilometrage Allowance Option: This option offers a maximum driving distance allowance of 18,000 kilometres per year.
- High Kilometrage Allowance Option: This option enables those who know they will exceed the Standard Kilometre Allowance to purchase extra kilometres in advance at a set rate. See your Dealer for details. At the scheduled end of a High Kilometrage Lease you will be refunded for any unused kilometres[3] that were originally purchased at lease signing.
By knowing your kilometrage requirements in advance you can optimize your lease savings!
Note: For Closed-End Leases, a refundable security deposit equivalent to approximately one monthly payment[4] may be required at lease signing to ensure the vehicle is returned without physical damage, excess wear and tear or excess kilometres. If at the scheduled end of the lease the vehicle has been driven in excess of the driving distance allowance agreed upon at lease signing, an excess kilometre charge is levied. Excess kilometre charges vary by vehicle and kilometrage allowance; please contact your dealer for details.
[1] Subject to credit approval.
[2] Not available in all provinces.
[3] Subjected to restrictions, see the terms of your lease for details.
[4] Some lessee's may be required to provide a larger security deposit.
Single Pay Option.
The Single Pay Option lets you make all of your monthly lease payments up front, offering a discounted payment over a traditional monthly lease payment.
Available for "walk-away" leases for 24 or 36-month lease terms, this plan lets you make all of your monthly lease payments up front in one lump sum, offering a discounted payment over a traditional monthly lease payment.
With the Single Pay Option, you continue to receive all the benefits of leasing, such as Gap Protection. Why pay 100% cash for a car when you can pay just the single payment and invest the difference? Why pay all the sales taxes up front when you can pay only on the single payment portion? Why not avoid the monthly hassles of writing cheques, tracking invoices and mailing payments?
Anyone who wants to save money is an ideal candidate for the flexible Single Pay Option.
Lease Return Guidelines.
We hope your smart fortwo lease experience was everything you hoped it would be and we look forward to continuing this journey with you in the way that serves you best.
To make sure that returning your vehicle is just as smooth as driving it, we're here to help you understand your options and responsibilities during the lease return process.
Inspecting Your Vehicle
If you will be returning your vehicle, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services will contact you to schedule your vehicle pre-inspection and provide information regarding any special loyalty offers. The pre-inspection is flexible and convenient. You can decide to have it conducted at your home, workplace or local smart Centre at a time that works for you.
Vehicle Condition Guidelines
Wear and tear is a normal part of driving. We make it easy to understand what's acceptable and what's not – so there are no surprises when your lease matures.
Returning Your Vehicle
Return your current vehicle to your smart Centre and settle any outstanding fees or charges. Then put yourself in a new smart fortwo!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. After I've decided on my smart vehicle, what steps do I take to lease or finance through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services?
A. Once you decide on a vehicle, you can Apply for Credit by clicking here. Once your application is submitted, notification will be sent to your preferred dealer, who you can then contact to arrange the last details. You can also apply for credit in person at your preferred dealer.
Q. If I apply for credit online, will the information I provide and view be secure?
A. Rest assured that at financingfortwo.ca we're as concerned about this as you are. We safeguard your personal information with industry-standard security technology. In order to make sure you're receiving all the benefits of our safety and security procedures, we suggest you upgrade to the latest version of your Web browser.
Q. Can I lease or finance a pre-owned smart vehicle?
A. Yes. Mercedes-Benz Financial Services also offers competitive financing programs customized specifically for pre-owned vehicles.
Q. In a First Class Lease, how many kilometres can I drive?
A. To fit the varied driving habits and preferences of our customers, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services offers several different lease programs. For smart vehicles, our standard lease allows for 18,000 kilometres per year, and our low kilometre lease allows for 12,000 kilometres per year. In addition, we offer an extra-kilometre lease if you drive more than 18,000 kilometres per year.
Q. How do I go about purchasing my vehicle at the end of my lease?
A. Your vehicle may be purchased at the end of your term by contacting a lease maturity advisor at 1-866-202-6969.
Q. Is it possible to extend a lease that is ending, for example if my new smart vehicle isn't available yet?
A. You may have the option of extending your lease. Please contact a lease maturity advisor (1-866-202-6969) to review your options.
Q. What happens if I would like to terminate my lease early?
A. You may, in fact, have various options available to end your lease early, as per the terms of your lease agreement. To inquire about your available options, please contact the appropriate Mercedes-Benz Financial Services servicing office at 1-888-532-7362.
Pre-Authorized Payment
Q. What is Pre-Authorized Payment?
A. Pre-Authorized Payment is a free service available from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services that automatically deducts your monthly vehicle payment electronically from your chequing or savings account.
Q. How does Pre-Authorized Payment work?
A. Each month your payment is deducted from your enrolled chequing or savings account. If the date happens to fall on a weekend or holiday, the debit is processed the next business day (Monthly or Biweekly payment options are available).
Q. What do I need to qualify for Pre-Authorized Payment?
A. All you need is a chequing or savings account in good standing with a financial institution. To sign up, you'll also need to supply some basic personal information, chequing or savings account information, as well as your Mercedes-Benz Financial Services account number(s).
Q. How do I sign up for Pre-Authorized Payment?
A. For registeration inquiries, please contact the appropriate Mercedes-Benz Financial Services servicing office at 1-888-532-7362.
Q. How will I know my Pre-Authorized Payment service has been activated and I can stop mailing payments?
A. You are responsible for mailing your payments until you receive a confirmation letter stating that you are enrolled in Pre-Authorized Payment. The enrollment process takes approximately 30 days after we receive your Authorization Agreement. It is very important that you continue mailing your payments until you receive this confirmation letter.
Q. What if I haven't received a confirmation letter after four weeks?
A. In this situation, contact Mercedes-Benz Financial Services by calling the
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services office that services your account to check the status of your Pre-Authorized Payment registration (1-888-532-7362).
Q. Do I include a payment with my Pre-Authorized Payment Authorization Agreement?
A. Yes, you can include a payment with the Pre-Authorized Payment Authorization Agreement. Continue making payments by mail until you receive a confirmation letter from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services.
Q. Can I use Pre-Authorized Payment for more than one Mercedes-Benz Financial Services account?
A. Yes. Pre-Authorized Payment can be used to make payments on as many Mercedes-Benz Financial Services accounts as you like. Simply complete the Authorization Agreement process for each account. Make sure the Authorization Agreement is complete, then print and sign the document and mail it and a void cheque to the Mercedes-Benz Financial Services office that services your account.
Q. What if I change financial institutions?
A. Transferring Pre-Authorized Payment to a new chequing or savings account is easy. All you need to do is complete a new Authorization Agreement with your new account information and send it to Mercedes-Benz Financial Services along with a void cheque. We'll update your Pre-Authorized Payment information and send you a confirmation letter stating that we have processed your information change. The process takes approximately 30 days after we receive your Authorization Agreement. Payment will be drawn from your current account until Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and your financial institution have processed the request. In the interim, if you have closed your current bank account you must make payment by mail.
Q. What if I decide to discontinue Pre-Authorized Payment?
A. To cancel Pre-Authorized Payment simply complete and submit the Cancel Pre-Authorized Payment online form within the Statement Options tab of Update Profile. You can continue making payments by mail, or sign up for Pre-Authorized Payment again at a later time.
Q. I need to speak to a Mercedes-Benz Financial Services representative about Pre-Authorized Payment. Who do I contact?
A. If you still have questions about the service, please contact the
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services servicing office by calling the Mercedes-Benz Financial Services office that services your account. Before calling, make sure to have your banking information and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services account number(s) available so that we can serve you as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
A measure of the cost of credit expressed as a yearly rate. Each province requires various items to be included in addition to interest.
Base Monthly Payment
The portion of the monthly payment in a lease that includes depreciation, any amortized amounts and vehicle usage costs. Taxes, maintenance and any other fees are added to this base monthly payment to calculate the total monthly payment.
The person who signs the Conditional Sale Contract for vehicle purchase.
Closed-End Lease
When you return your vehicle at lease maturity Mercedes-Benz Financial Services absorbs the loss if it is worth less than the established residual value. In other words, the residual risk is "closed" to you. You will remain responsible for any excess wear and tear charges, excess kilometre charges or other amounts that may be due and owing under the lease.
Credit Application
The formal request for credit. It usually includes your name, address, social insurance number (optional) and date of birth. By signing the application, you are giving Mercedes-Benz Financial Services authorization to check your credit history and to collect, use and disclose your personal information for the purposes set out in the credit application.
The amount of a vehicle's projected decline in value through normal use during the lease term.
Down Payment
An initial amount paid up front to reduce the amount financed. You can also reduce the amount financed when you trade a vehicle, depending upon the balance owing on the trade-in.
Excess Wear and Tear
The wear and tear to a vehicle that is above expected normal wear and tear. To help you determine if there is excess wear and tear on your leased vehicle that you will be charged for, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services has developed the First Class Finish. See your dealer for details.
Gap Protection
If your leased vehicle is stolen, damaged beyond repair or destroyed, there may be a shortfall (gap) between the proceeds of your insurance that
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services receives and the full balance owing by you under the lease. Rather than having to pay the whole amount of this shortfall, in circumstances where Gap Protection applies you will only be required to pay the amount of the insurance deductible together with any outstanding charges owing by you at the time Mercedes-Benz Financial Services receives the insurance proceeds. Gap Protection is not insurance and is only available through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services on certain leases.[1]
A person who is guaranteeing the payment and performance of your obligation under a lease or Conditional Sale Contract.
A contract for the use of a vehicle between a lessee and lessor, with agreed-upon terms and conditions.
The person or organization to whom the vehicle is leased; signatory to the lease agreement.
The organization that leases the vehicle (Mercedes-Benz Financial Services).
Purchase Option[2]
At lease-end, you have options. One such option that may be available under your lease is to purchase the vehicle at a predetermined price plus applicable taxes. This predetermined price is listed in your agreement.
Residual Value
The estimated wholesale value of your vehicle at lease maturity, predetermined at the time you sign your lease.
Retail Financing
The use of credit to finance the purchase of a vehicle over an agreed-upon duration, or term.
Security Deposit (Lease)
A refundable amount that the lessee must pay to the leasing company at the beginning of the lease. This deposit will be returned if all of the terms and conditions of the lease are met, otherwise it will be applied against your lease obligations.
The duration of the lease or loan agreement, typically expressed in months.
[1] See your lease agreement for conditions and exclusions.
[2] Not available in all provinces.


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