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KTowry1 needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 84 designs submitted by 22 freelance designers.
We need a re-design of our corporate website: http://www.motivano.com. We are looking for a high-quality, CLEAN, professional home page, designed to optimize SEO, and three subpage templates.
The home page needs to provide the user with the opportunity to select their purpose in coming to the site. Once they have identified their role - they need to be linked to product information specifically targeted to their use.
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Motivano – Advancing Benefits Technology
We are looking for a re-design of our corporate website's homepage: http://www.motivano.com. The main issues that we are having with our current site is that we combined product information with audience-based information and our users are unsure of where to go.
The new site's home page needs to provide the user with the opportunity to select their purpose in coming to the site. Who are they? Our targeted audiences will be: HR Professionals (link), Distributors/Partners (link), Merchants/Vendors (link) and User (link).
Once they click the appropriate link, they will be brought to the respective audience's landing subpage where they will receive summary product information for their specific use. The summary information will link to detailed product-specific informational subpages.
The home page will need to include the following:
0. The focus should be on links to 'HR Professional', 'Distributor/Partner', 'Merchant/Vendor' and 'User'
1. Inspirational photo
2. Include rotating logos for current clients with the following text below (UPS, Time Warner, Raytheon, Wachovia, GSK); "Find out why over 4000 companies have joined Motivano in the last three years." (link)
3. "Motivano is the market leader in employee benefits technologies. Products include Core and Voluntary Benefits Enrollment, Payroll Deduction and Provider Payments, Employee Discounts, and Payroll and Incentive Cards."
4. Include the following corporate links: Home, About, Press Center, Careers, Privacy Policy, Contact Us.
5. Include 2 phone numbers (customer service and sales)
6. Do not include any information regarding logging in
7. Do not include any product information or news highlights
The winner will also be responsible for the design of three different subpage templates prior to payment. These may or may not be the same - depends on your design.
1. Corporate Information pages - About, News and Events, Careers, Contact;
2. Targeted Audience pages - HR Professional, Distributor/Re-Seller, Vendor, User (will link from the homepage)
3. Product Information pages – The Portal, SmartCash, SmartAwards, SmartPay, SmartSavings, SmartEnroll, SmartPayStubs (will link from within the targeted audience pages).
Reference Sites: We really like the design of the winning site for contest 14280 by webknix (one of our products is a discount marketplace); and we like the approach used on http://www.lighthouse1.com.
Please use our logo from our current website. The green is hex #C8DF8E and the blue is hex #0069AA, if you are interested in replicating these colors within the site. Product logos should be white or black in Myriad Pro Bold. Headings should be in Myriad Pro Bold or Condensed and the text should be in Arial. The site should be designed for 1024x768, centered on the page.
Want the opportunity for more work – and more money? Ideally, we would like to continue building a professional relationship with the winner of this contest. Our corporate site is the storefront for our online products. We are in the process of unifying these individual product sites within a portal-type setting. Each product serves a separate purpose; however we'd like to maintain a consistent design from our corporate site through to our product's sites. Our mockups are available upon request (send me your email address). Please note the content rather than the design – that's what we want you for! Coding and development will NOT be part of this project.
Motivano is the market leader in employee benefits technologies. Products include Core and Voluntary Benefits Enrollment (SmartEnroll), Payroll Deduction and Provider Payments (SmartPay), Employee Discounts (SmartSavings), and Payroll and Incentive Cards (SmartCash, SmartAwards and SmartPayStubs).
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Yes, they do talk to each other and yes they are passionate about food and wine. And yes, they do love to dress up in disguises.
There are a few curious parallels between the world of the restaurant reviewer and the wine distributor. For one, there are many folks who think they can do a better job. I hear it all the time. Someone says to me, "I love to eat, I think I'd make a great restaurant critic." Or "I love wine; I think I'm going to start importing it." Knock yourself out.
A friend cast a sideways glance and a raised eyebrow at me the other day when I recanted some of my recent road trips. I got the impression that he didn't feel too sorry for me. Not that I was looking exactly for sympathy, although I detected a hint of disgust in his gesture that said to me. "Look, you may call it work, but it isn't hard work like I do." That person would be correct, although to make the commitment to spend the amount of time I do, one would be better off if they didn't have a wife and children. There is plenty to do and not all of it takes place between the daylight hours and in one's home town. It is incessant and constant. And I do enjoy it.
Back to Chinese New Years. The meal was a three hour succession of small and communal plates. Jelly fish, duck gizzard, drunken chicken, flounder, a wonderful lobster and egg dish, plenty of protein and some dessert of little warm doughy balls that had a sesame paste inside that reminded me of an Abba Zabba.
Wine wise – I brought a few bottles. Among them were a Bruno Giacosa Brut, Joel Gott Chardonnay, Greco di Tufo from Mastroberardino, a couple of bottles of 1970 Chateau Latour, a 1990 Barolo Riserva from Cascina Bruni and a 1986 Zinfandel from Mazzocco (Cuneo and Saini Vineyard- 70 cases made). Of the '70 Latour, one was in prime form, the other was vinegar. The Barolo was a bit young and the Zinfandel was a graceful grandma, more wise than pretty. They didn't really match too well with the food, but I didn't know what to expect. I would love to have brought a Pigato and a Gavi, some of those dry Chenin Blancs from the Loire and maybe an oxidized white old-school Rioja.
Friday night, at the Dallas Morning News Wine Competition reception, I sampled a Vidal Blanc from Cedar Creek Winery in Wisconsin. The grapes were grown in New York. I found myself going back for more of that and another strange wine from Domaine Pinnacle. An ice apple wine from Quebec. Maybe I am in the sweet mood, maybe they were just different. They were tasty and delicious and righteously well made.
Early this morning at the Dallas Morning News Wine Competition, I sat in for Guy Stout who had to leave to proctor at the Court of Master Sommeliers in San Francisco. Good news, another one from Texas got his M.S. That would be young 'un, Drew Hendricks, who worked himself beyond the limits of time and sanity. But he made it – A huge congrats to Drew Hendricks, M.S.
Back at the competition, at our tasting table this morning, there was a whole slew of Italianesque reds. I can't say too much, for the whole morning sailed rapidly.
A decision soon for Vinitaly and what and who will be on the bus. I have a dear old friend who has never been to Italy. A serious wine person who sits at the table and takes the lesson from the grape as often as the rest of us who have been treading in the cellar of life. At one time a devout Francophile, now wanting to dip his hand in the font of Italian wine.
We twirl, we sniff, we sip and we spit. We taste, we make notes, recommend this or that and then someone goes to the café or the wine store or the internet and the march of progress goes forward. It's not anything for the Nobel committee, but it's a good livelihood, hard work, fair compensation and a life lived with a little joy and the hope for another sunrise to see and another bottle to open.
Romantic holiday heading our way this Thursday. It would also have been the birthday of dear Lizanne, who will be missed a full seven years, this coming Sunday.
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The University of Houston board of regents this week approved a resolution approving the establishment of a new graduate school for public affairs, named for former Lt. Gov. William Hobby.
Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston, who tucked $400,000 into the new state budget for the effort, said the resolution approves moving forward with fundraising for the school, which will develop from the existing UH Hobby Center for Public Policy. The start date for graduate programs will depend on the progress of fundraising for the new school, as well as the accreditation process, Coleman said.
"I think it is really cool," said Coleman. "I thought it was important for us to recognize the work Gov. Hobby and his family have done for the people of Texas." He said a bipartisan advisory group is committed to raising enough funds to start the school, which he said will conduct "research on the public sector and educate students on government and politics and, hopefully, help people get involved.'
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15 Mother's Day Gifts For Every Budget
You have exactly one week until mother's day, which means it's time to decide what you're getting your mum and place the order already! (Do you really want to pay for overnight shipping or spend your Saturday afternoon rushing around town hunting for a gift?) Don't worry, we've solved the hurdle of your limited time and budget restrictions with our handy guide. From economical picks under $25, to extravagant products that will go down in mother's day history, we have you covered.
Click through our sideshow for the perfect gift for your mum!
You're on a budget—and that's okay! Luckily, this is one holiday where the thought really does mean more than the gift. But the best part? There are plenty of hip gifts that won't break the bank, while showing mom you put some thought into what she'd like.
Jennifer Fisher x RGB Nail Polish in Momma ($18)
The woman behind Jennifer Fisher jewelry has partnered with RBG to create a beautiful, limited-edition navy nail polish appropriately named Momma. The shiny formula is 5-Free and will complement every skintone.
The Recipe for Radiance by Alexis Wolfer ($23)
For the mom that loves a good DIY, we suggest picking up our friend Alexis Wolfer's new beauty book. It's full of good-for-you masks that your mom can make right in her own kitchen.
Le Metier De Beaute Eyelash Curler ($18)
Who doesn't cherish a perfectly wrapped black box from Net-a-Porter? For under $20 you can replace your mom's beat up old eyelash curler with a shiny new one for the prestigious e-tailer
If you think that $50 is more your speed, you have just as many great options. From a nourishing haircare set to a luxury lipstick, keep clicking for options that will truly impress.
Moroccanoil Cleanse Travel Luxuries Set ($36)
Does you mom love using Moroccanoil's hair products? She'll love the brand's body offerings just as much! This kit comes with a body scrub, shower gel, travel cosmetics case, and, of course, a travel-friendly size of their signature oil.
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte ($35)
The packaging of YSL's lipstick-meets-balm is enough to cherish this lip color, but the formula is what will win your mom over. The lightly tinted formula gives a touch of color and a touch of shine that works any time of day.
Nest Eau de Parfum Coffret ($38)
The New York-based line of fragrances are sure to get your mom's seal of approval: they're light, fresh, and sophisticated. This sampler includes mini bottles of the brand's five best-selling scents.
Tarte Pure Maracuja Oil ($46)
A nourishing, brightening, and hydrating face oil? This gift will wow skincare-junky moms everywhere.
Hey big spender! If you've got a bill to drop on mom, we suggest you pick up one ultra-luxurious gift that she would never buy herself—as opposed to a bunch of small things that lack punch. Trust us, she'll cherish one of these items.
Stella McCartney Yoga Mat ($75)
For the yogi mom, it doesn't get better than a high quality yoga mat that's also sleek. We suggest Stella McCartney's limited-edition yoga mat.
Diptyque Roses Scented Candle ($60)
From the most recognizable luxury candle brand on earth, Roses is a beautiful Parisian scent that's both complex and feminine. Once the candle is done, tell your mom to rinse with hot water and use as a makeup brush holder.
Guerlain Meteorites Powder For the Face ($60)
For the mom that loves a little shimmer in her routine, Guerlain's pearls will deliver a radiant glow to cheeks. Plus, the beautiful packaging will look decadent on her vanity.
Tom Ford Eye & Cheek Compact ($95)
Tom Ford isn't known for being practical, but his new spring palette is equal parts wearable and decadent. The blush and bronzer are universally flattering, and you can create a variety of looks with the three shadows.
So you're telling us you have no budget? What a lucky mom you have! When it comes to splurging, you've come to the right place. From the most luxurious face kit from SK-II to a classic Chanel perfume, your gift won't soon be forgotten.
SK-II Pitera Essence Set ($100)
For the mom who wants results yesterday, give SK-II's kit. It has one of the brand's coveted cloth face masks, plus luxurious moisturizer, and their Facial Essence (the miracle fluid at the heart of the brand).
RéVive Moisturizing Renewal Cream ($195)
For the mom that lusts after high-end face cream, we suggest ReVive's deeply-hydrating formula. Based on the brand's signature blend of potent anti-aging ingredients, this formula is also packed with glycolic acid, for a soft and smooth complexion.
Chanel No. 5 Eau de parfum Classic Bottle Spray ($130)
Chanel's classic scent is the epitome of luxury and has universal mom appeal. What's not to love about breaking out a French fragrance on special occasions? Plus, the bottle will elevate any vanity.
Anya Hindmarch Make Up Patent Leather Trimmed Cosmetics Case ($350)
The iconic British brand's luxury goods are both timeless and cheeky—and this makeup bag is no exception. It's the perfect size for slipping into a handbag, has a place for brushes and smaller items, and comes in fun, vibrant colors.


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Factors associated with driving in teens with autism spectrum disorders." Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 2012;33(1):70-4."
Children with special physical health care needs: restraint use and injury risk in motor vehicle crashes." Matern Child Health J. 2011;15(7):949-54."
Developmental and behavioral disorders grown-up-intellectual disability." J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2010;31(1):61-71."


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Patent&Trademarks necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 71 diseños de 14 diseñadores freelance.
Australian Patent and TradeMark Services
(1) are a new company of patent and trademark attorneys.
(2) help people protect their intellectual property . This includes, their ideas, innovations, designs, brands, and trademarks.
(3) do not practice in other areas of law.
(4) need a fresh looking and appealing logo to grab new customers.
(5) are not an old stuffy law firm.
(6) no kangaroos or other australian themes as we already have the "australian" in our name.
Our theme colour is shown on our website http://www.trademarkservices.com.au
We are targeting businesses, companies, and individuals who are about to start a new business.
They could be overseas companies looking to protect their ideas in Australia, or Australian customers looking to protect their ideas in Australia and overseas.
They are usually on the ball and want to protect their ideas and businesses from being copied by competitors.
We want the logo to make us look:
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We want to use the logo in our letterheads, fliers, invoices, etc.
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We really need something that stands out and that will be remembered and liked by businesses.
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Amazon on Facebook: 'la la la we're not listening'
Ann Summers deliciously responsive, however
The Facebook Pages for some of the UK's biggest retailers are awash with marketing messages, but often ignore questions and complaints from their customers, a new study has found.
Amazon was the worst performing among the 10 UK retailers with the largest Facebook footprint – taken from Econsultancy's top 10 retailers rated by number of 'fans' – as it never answered a single query in the whole week of the study, although it regularly released marketing guff.
If companies don't want to have a two-way conversation with customers, they shouldn't be on Facebook Pages, Conversocial, which ran the study (PDF), said.
The social media management firm said that if retailers responded quickly to criticism and questions, their fans would post their gratitude on the wall, giving them great publicity and inspiring confidence in buyers.
On the other hand, no matter how Page-owners tried to bury complaints and rants about being ignored, the readers would find them and comment on them, making them look like uncaring money-grubbers.
"While private complaints via email or phone will only ever be known to a handful of people, Facebook messages are in the public domain, making it imperative that they are not ignored," the study said.
"Quick reactions give a competitive advantage, but there is an even greater difference between companies which reply and those who ignore queries. This shouts to your customers that you are not interested in their feedback and simply wish to push out one-way marketing messages."
Sufficiently ticked off customers will direct people to previous irate comment threads and ignored issues and will even post their annoyance on marketing updates if retailers disable commenting on their walls.
"Companies, including River Island, have chosen to prevent fans from writing on their walls. So instead, their customers post complaints under the pages' marketing updates," Conversocial said.
In this case, even if the company might like to help to sort out an issue, finding the complaint on the marketing update is a logistical nightmare. On top of that, the firm has basically put out an ad that has p***ed off comments on it, which probably aren't going to inspire many sales.
"Whereas a wall post is only visible when someone visits the page, comments on page updates are visible directly in the newsfeed of all of your fans," the study said. "Fans are not deterred by a disabled wall, but will simply hijack your updates."
Retailers weren't always ignoring their customers on purpose, but were also having trouble discovering the problems customers were having – in amongst all their ads and other comments – because they weren't allocating enough resources to monitor their social media.
"Even Marks & Spencer, who respond swiftly to issues posted on their page, and show a real dedication to social customer care, struggle to stay on top of problems hidden amongst their updates," Conversocial said. "To keep up with the pace, businesses must give social networks the attention and resources they need to be valuable."
Next was the best at responding to its customers, with Asos.com, New Look, Ann Summers and Marks & Spencer rounding out the top five. The worst responder was Amazon, followed by French Connection, River Island, Topshop and JD Sports. ®
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Meet up with your team before we hit the road and take a ferry past the White Cliffs of Dover. We travel via World War I battlefields in the Valley of the Somme, to Paris. After dinner we will depart for the 'Paris by Night tour', where the French capital transforms into the "City of Lights". Lamp-lit bridges and cool little cafés give us a real taste of Paris' romance.
This town is loaded with possibilities. Discover its many bistros, museums, tree-lined avenues and diverse quartiers (neighbourhoods). Get a feel for French flair by window shopping on the Left Bank, step into the Notre Dame Cathedral or explore the endless galleries of the Louvre and get up close to the famous Mona Lisa. Try indulging in some delicious pastries and relax in one of Paris' many green spaces. Tonight, treat yourself to a real Parisian night out, starting with an optional dinner in an atmospheric restaurant, where you can get to know your group. Then sign up for an authentic cabaret experience, complete with can-can girls and Champagne
Southbound, we stop off at the massive 16th century Château Fontainebleau. Walk around the imperial gardens and check out the château's imposing, regal exterior. We continue on through Burgundy's wine country to Beaujolais' green hills and vineyards. There's a wine tasting within the Château's working winery, where our resident expert will teach you about Beaujolais wine as you swirl and sip on wines made in the area for centuries
Unwind on the coach, listen to your MP3 and take in the rustic beauty of Provence, known for its pretty landscapes of lavender, sunflowers and wild herbs. A lunch stops in the Popes' former seat of power, Avignon, means a real taste of the Provencal lifestyle and look into the town's Roman heritage. Wander through the cobbled streets and learn about Avignon's past when you see the Papal Palace's impressive walls and the town's signature bridge. Next stop is the French Riviera and home to the French perfume industry, where we visit Fragonard Perfumery. Learn about how perfume is made and some of its more surprising ingredients. It's also a chance to pick up a bottle or 2 at great prices. Then it's back on the road to the rugged coast line of the stunning Côte d'Azur. Follow the beautiful sapphire waters past the movie-star glamour of Cannes (famous for its annual film festival), to Antibes
In your free time live a bit of the Riviera lifestyle with a visit to one of the neighbouring towns like Cannes or Nice. Try out the region's produce like lavender honey, aioli (garlic mayonnaise) and mouth-watering rosé wine. Window shop the chic boutiques or choose a beach and catch some sun among all the bronzed bodies! Tonight get a taste of the high life in Monaco, the glamourous principality packed into just 1.92km2 and home to the Formula 1. Get the inside story on the royal family and their place of residence from your Trip Manager. Try your luck at a casino later on.
Onwards to Italy, land of passion! Heading to Renaissance Florence, we stop by Pisa and get up close to the famous Leaning Tower. The scene-stealing Duomo cathedral rises above Florence, which serves up frescoes, markets and priceless art. Tonight, there's a choice of a group dinner – an authentic Tuscan feast. Try regional dishes in the heart of Florence, then keep it moving with a night out
This morning, make the most of our Local Guide's inside knowledge with an optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Take off into the city and absorb the atmosphere, as Vespa's flash past timeworn monuments that are surrounded by fountains, pizzerias, cafés and bars. Before you hit the shops, let your Trip Manager point you in the right direction with some tips on the best buys. In your free time, live the local lifestyle by indulging in a long lunch on a paved piazza or knock back a shot of espresso at the bar, like the Romans do
Jump start the day uncovering this open-air museum. Our Local Guide gives you the inside track as the group learns about Florence's cultural beginnings and explores streets crammed with artworks from masters like Michelangelo. Then take a look into a skillful demonstration of Florentine leather making and understand this region's traditional art. Later, travel through Tuscany's rustic hills, past the recognisable cypress tree landscapes of this olive oil-producing region, to vibrant Rome. Stylish Rome oozes energy and overflows with relics from another age. Our special access coach tour gets you right into the thriving atmosphere of this living timeline as your Trip Manager shows you the Colosseum and Piazza Venzia. Continue on foot to check out the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Honour tradition at the Trevi Fountain and throw a coin in the fountain's waters (it's meant to improve your chances of returning to Rome!) or maybe hang out with your new friends at the Spanish Steps, sit back with a few slices of pizza and people watch
Crisscross the Apennine Mountains, pass wildflower fields, quaint hilltop villages and Umbria's rolling valleys, to Venice. Known as the "floating city" Venice is packed with character, crammed with hidden lanes and linked by a network of canals. The group travels on our private boat through the waters of the lagoon to visit the city's historical heart. The limestone Bridge of Sighs, the gothic arches of Doge's Palace and the expanse of St Mark's Square (pigeons and all!) show off Venice's unique beauty and way of life. Take some time to explore the floating city and lose yourself in the backstreets. There's an optional walking tour where you can discover the labyrinth of interweaving lanes, waterways, palaces, piazzi and markets with our Local Guide. You'll see historic monuments, hidden treasures and the Rialto market - a local favourite for food shopping. Maybe grab a table on St. Mark's Square and eat some delicious Italian food al fresco. Cap off the day with an optional gondola ride & share this amazing experience with your friends - seeing Venice from on the water is unforgettable
Today, it's northbound to the home of the world-famous Oktoberfest, Munich - a city that blends traditional Bavarian culture and modern lifestyle. Explore the heart of Munich's Old Town with the crew, and head to Marienplatz. It's a central gathering spot famous for the Glockenspiel - a Gothic clock, complete with 32 dancing figures and 43 chiming bells. Later why not give an optional bike tour a go and get off the beaten track and onto Munich's side streets with our Local Guide.
Leaving Munich behind, remember one of history's darkest moments with a sobering stop at the Dachau concentration camp memorial. Learn more at the museum and walk through the remaining living quarters. The coach follows the Rhine River, weaving through valleys dotted with castles and vineyards. Next stop - the pretty, old-world village of St. Goar, complete with fairy-tale castle and even a free-hanging cuckoo clock! Learn about local know-how and get savvy on the craft of beer steins. Then kick back with a glass of local wine and choose to find out more with the optional wine tasting in a candlelit underground cellar
In an intro into Dutch culture, see how clogs are made and try some of the famous Dutch Edam at a cheese farm. Cruise into the countryside and bike around like the laid back locals, past working windmills, to the world-famous cheese village of Edam. Head into the buzzing capital of Amsterdam and check out the eye-opening Red Light District, where the creative and the wacky come together on narrow cobbled streets, 24/7
There's free time to experience Amsterdam's coffee shops, museums and quirky, cool boutiques. Wander along the canals and pass gabled houses or experience Amsterdam's multi-ethnic cuisine. This cultural melting pot dishes up loads of affordable food. With an optional evening canal cruise, there's a chance to toast your travels with the group, unwind with a few drinks and uncover Amsterdam at water level as you drift past the city lights. For your last night on the trip, treat yourself to a feast at a rice table dinner with the group in a popular restaurant. With this fun way to eat, you'll be served loads of dishes from colonial times. Get some pointers from your Trip Manager, dive into Amsterdam's night action with your friends and finish up your travels with a night to remember
This morning after breakfast we transfer you to Schiphol Airport (estimated arrival 10:00am) where your trip ends. Or choose to take a complimentary transfer to central London & extend your stay.


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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's father has said the "King of Pop" will be buried at a Los Angeles cemetery on August 29, which would have been his 51st birthday, a newspaper reported on Monday.
Joe Jackson told the New York Daily News that the plan was finalized in recent days.
Media reports last week said Jackson, who died June 25 of cardiac arrest, was buried in a private ceremony in early August. But those reports were based on unnamed sources and never confirmed by Jackson family representatives.
A Jackson family spokesman was not immediately available Monday to comment on the Daily News story, nor was a spokesman at Los Angeles' Forest Lawn cemetery, where Joe Jackson said his son would be buried.
A public memorial for the singer was held in July, but there was never an official confirmation that the "Thriller" singer was buried after the event.
The reason behind Jackson's cardiac arrest remains a mystery. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office has completed its autopsy report but its findings remain sealed until police conclude their investigation.
Los Angeles police are looking into the role prescription drugs may have played in Jackson's death and the actions of doctors who were treating him in the weeks before he died.
Reporting by Alex Dobuzinskis: Editing by Bob Tourtellotte and Phil Stewart


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Michigan Sen. Carl Levin to retire
Sen. Carl Levin announced Thursday that he will not run for reelection next year, giving Republicans at least a shot of picking up another seat.
The 78-year-old Armed Services Committee chairman, one of the most influential members of the Senate in either party, said he will work aggressively during his final two years in Congress.
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"This decision was extremely difficult because I love representing the people of Michigan in the U.S. Senate and fighting for the things that I believe are important to them," Levin, a Democrat, said in a statement released after the close of business.
The longest-serving senator in Michigan history spent months under pressure to announce his intention, from Democrats in Washington and back in his state. Party leaders have pushed members to make their plans known by the spring so that they can recruit and prepare top-flight candidates. He said he talked with his wife, Barbara, at length about whether to run.
"We decided that I can best serve my state and nation by concentrating in the next two years on the challenging issues before us that I am in a position to help address; in other words, by doing my job without the distraction of campaigning for reelection," Levin said.
Democrats express confidence they can hold the seat, but it will be more difficult without an incumbent who has a proven power base and fundraising network.
"I am confident that we will recruit a great Democratic leader who will continue to fight for the values and priorities Senator Levin advocated for all these years," Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman Michael Bennet said in a statement. "We fully expect to keep Michigan blue in November 2014."
A GOP official floated four potential candidates: Rep. Mike Rogers, state Attorney General Bill Schuette, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Secretary of State Ruth Johnson.
A Democratic primary is possible. Among those receiving buzz in the wake of the announcement are Rep. Gary Peters and former Rep. Mark Schauer.
Levin, in his sixth term, won with 63 percent in 2008 and 61 percent in 2002. President Barack Obama just carried Michigan with 54 percent in November, despite it being Mitt Romney's home state. Spencer Abraham, in 1994, was the last Republican to win a Senate seat in the state.
The GOP trumpeted the announcement as great news.
"We have been speaking to people on the ground in Michigan, from local officials to grass-roots organizations and residents, in the event that Mr. Levin would decide to retire and now that groundwork will begin to pay off," said National Republican Senatorial Committee spokesman Brad Dayspring.
"Over the last few months, the 2014 map has gone from sorta difficult to really tough for Senate Democrats," he added. "Carl Levin's retirement puts a Democratic party already on defense far back on their heels and offers a real pickup opportunity for Republicans."
But Republicans also expressed confidence last cycle about taking on the state's junior senator, Debbie Stabenow. She wound up beating former Rep. Pete Hoekstra by 21 points.
"The more people we have like Carl Levin serving in public office, the better off our country will be," Stabenow said in a statement.
Public Policy Polling found Levin's approval rating at 45 percent in an automated statewide survey conducted Saturday through Monday, with 37 percent disapproving.


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Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon enacted a law Monday putting an immediate halt to a controversial policy in which his administration had been making electronic copies of birth certificates and other personal documents from people applying for driver's licenses.
The new law reverses a six-month-old policy that had caused considerable stir in the Republican-led Legislature. Lawmakers had convened several investigatory committees looking into the alleged violation of Missouri citizens' privacy rights.
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The legislation signed by the Democratic governor bars the Department of Revenue from making or keeping copies of documents presented by people seeking driver's licenses or state identification cards. It requires the department to securely destroy all previously copied documents by the end of this year.
Nixon announced he had signed the bill with a single sentence included in the middle of a news release mentioning his action on various other bills. He included no explanation as to why he signed it.
Yet some Republican lawmakers welcomed the decision.
"Outstanding!" said Sen. Will Kraus, R-Lee's Summit, who sponsored the legislation. "It's great that the governor is putting the privacy of Missourians ahead of politics."
Before Nixon announced he had signed the legislation, Revenue Department officials sent a notice Monday to local licensing offices telling them to quit scanning the documents.
"This is a huge victory for the people of Missouri," said House Speaker Tim Jones, R-Eureka. "They can rest assured tonight that their private information will once again be protected."
The Department of Revenue in December began making electronic copies of applicants' personal documents, which included not only birth certificates needed for driver's licenses but also concealed gun permits shown to get state identification cards. The policy coincided with the agency's shift to a centralized system in which the cards are printed and mailed by a single contractor from a Georgia facility instead of being produced on the spot in local license offices around Missouri.
Department officials have defended the centralized system as a cost-saver and the retention of scanned documents as a security measure intended to fight fraud. The new law does not halt the centralized printing of driver's licenses. Nixon had stopped the scanning and retention of concealed gun permits in April.
Among other things, state Revenue Department leaders had pointed to what U.S. attorneys described as a $5 million conspiracy in which more than 3,500 fraudulent ID cards were issued by a St. Joseph license office to people living in the country illegally. About a dozen people have pleaded guilty to federal charges.
But last week, a Revenue Department investigator testified before a House committee that scanning copies of applicant's personal documents would not have prevented the fraud at the St. Joseph office, because the documents were legitimate but didn't belong to the people presenting them.
Jones said Monday that a special investigatory committee he appointed will continue meeting, despite Nixon's policy reversal. He said several questions remain to be probed, including who originated the document scanning and whether Nixon was attempting to comply with a federal proof-of-identity law.
A 2009 Missouri law forbids the state from adopting policies in order to comply with the 2005 federal Real ID Act, which set stringent criteria for photo-identification cards to be accepted at airports and federal buildings. Revenue Department officials have testified that although Missouri's licensing procedures meet or exceed many of the Real ID criteria, they were not enacted for that purpose but for the state's own security goals.
Last week, a Cole County judge temporarily blocked the House from carrying out a subpoena that sought to compel testimony from several governor's office employees and a former Revenue Department director.


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DIXON – City water department staff will be conducting testing Thursday and Friday at two sites.
A flow test will be at 1 p.m. Thursday for the new transit facility on East Progress Drive. From 7 a.m. to noon Friday, BorgWarner, Inc., 1350 Franklin Grove Road, will have its fire pump tested.
Both tests may cause rusty water for a time in the areas around each site. Call the water department at 815-288-3381 for more information.


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Sesame Street "Elmo Wants to Have A Ball" Elmo's daddy has given him a dollar and he is not sure what to buy. He sees lots of things that are interesting, but decides that he wants a Stupendous Ball. The only problem is that it costs five dollars. D
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Sid The Science Kid "The Dirt On Dirt" In an Earth Day themed episode, Sid wants to know what makes dirt so dirty? At school, Sid and his friends discover that dirt is really important to the Earth because it helps things grow, and it's also filled with tiny rocks, pieces of leaves, and even living things like bugs and worms!. D
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Martha Speaks "Return Of The Bookbots: The Case Of The Missing Words, Part One & Two" Return of the Bookbots: The Case of the Missing Words, Part One - The Bookbots are back and faced with a new nemesis: The Announcer. Armed with the power to bring nouns from books to life, the Announcer is wreaking havoc on Wagstaff City. Can our heroes utilize their semantic savvy to stifle this rampaging rapscallion? Vocabulary: (E) noun, remove, term, insert, announce(r). D
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NOVA "The Fabric of the Cosmos - Universe Or Multiverse?" Hard as it is to swallow, cutting-edge theories are suggesting that our universe may not be the only universe. Instead, it may be just one of an infinite number of worlds that make up the multiverse. Part 4 of 4G
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Rick Steves' Europe "Budapest: The Best of Hungary" Actually two cities - busy Pest and noble Buda - straddle the Danube. Rick finds capitalism has taken hold with gusto as he explores thriving shopping boulevards. He finds Gypsy orchestras featuring smoking violins, venerable mineral baths, and 19th-century coffeehouses enjoying a renaissance.G
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Smart Travels - Europe with Rudy Maxa "Copenhagen and Denmark" Rudy splurges on pastries in Copenhagan, visits the Little Mermaid and dances till dawn at Tivoli Gardens. He rides horseback through the Danish countryside and storms the moat at Prince Hamlet's castle.G
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The Desert Speaks "The Driest Desert in the World" The Pan-American Highway stretches thousands of miles from Alaska to the southern tip of Chile and includes a jaunt through the extremely arid coastal desert of Peru. From Peru's capital city of Lima, hit the road on an adventure through this "driest desert in the world." The first stop is the Ballestas Islands 15 miles off the coast and home to a rich array of marine life. D
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Ciao Italia "Gourmet Fish/Pesce Di Bungustao (Guest Jasper White)" Seafood celebrity chef extraordinaire Jasper White brings a beautiful piece of halibut nella cucina - in the kitchen - to prepare a recipe guaranteed to make your mouth water: Braised Halibut with Saffron, Fennel, Tomatoes and Mussels, swimming in a golden sauce. Mary Ann makes your mouth water even more when she creates Stuffed Flounder with Spinach, Carrot and Ginger. No matter which recipe you like more, you're hooked. D
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Taste of History "The Powels - Friends of the Washingtons" Samuel Powel has the distinction of being the last mayor of Philadelphia under British Rule, and the first after the War of Independence. Powel hosted elegant parties at his residence for his friends, George and Martha Washington, along with Jefferson, Adams and Franklin. In this episode, we tour the Powel House, and Chef Staib prepares a Washington favorite: Forced Cabbage along with a Traditional Beef Stew with Egg Noodles. D
9:30 am
Simply Ming "Mom & Dad Tsai & Pressure Cookers" Ming's on top of the world in Napa Valley, affectionately known as the Spring Mountain District where he's joined by his parents, Steven & Iris Tsai. Together they show us the perfect culinary marriage of chicken, duck and wine when they create Coq au Vin and Red Roast Duck with Scallion Pancakes. D
10:00 am
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "New York-Style Pizza at Home" Host Christopher Kimball visits Di Fara Pizza in Brooklyn to learn how to make the perfect New York-style pizza. Next, Chris goes into the kitchen with test cook Bridget Lancaster to learn the secrets to making the ultimate Thin-Crust Pizza at home. And finally, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of red wine vinegar. D
10:30 am
Around The House with Matt and Shari "Reuse, Restore, Recycle" Get a rewarding feeling by fixing something old up to look new again or find a new way to use something that may have been tossed out. Matt and Shari have great suggests for a recycling party. Then, Matt offers a recycling cart project. D
11:00 am
Austin City Limits "M. Ward/Okkervil River" M. Ward graduates from guest spots to his own headline performance, highlighting his latest album, Hold Time. Austin indie rock favorite Okkervil River follows.G
12:00 pm
Sesame Street "Elmozilla" Baby Bear, Elmo, Telly, and Abby gather around a growth chart as Chris measures them and marks their height. Everyone has their own color lines on the chart, and can see how they've grown over time. When it's Elmo's turn, he sees that he grew only a little bit. D
1:00 pm
Dinosaur Train "The Call of the Wild Corythosaurus/Triceratops For Lunch" The Call of the Wild Corythosaurus - The family surprises Mom for her birthday with a trip to a concert given by Cory and her family of Corythosaurus, who play music through the crests on their heads. Triceratops for Lunch - Our Pteranodon family eats lunch with their friend Tank Triceratops and discover that he and his family are all plant-eaters, with great leaf-eating teeth and giant appetites!. D
1:30 pm
Super Why! "The Frog Prince" Princess Pea wants to do ballet, and Spider wants to spin webs, so how will these two friends play together? To find some answers, the Super Readers check out The Frog Prince and meet another Princess who can't see eye to eye with her friend! Will the Super Readers be able to help the Princess and the Frog kiss and make up? Educational Objectives: To learn about compromise, practice the alphabet and rhyme with UMP words. Preschoolers discover that the power to read will change the story. D
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Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Secret Super Digger/Pucker Up and Blow" Secret Super Digger - Sally is trying to grow a flower for her mom, but it just won't grow. Time to see Finola! At Finola's Farm, she introduces Cat, Sally and Nick to her secret super digger - Diggery the earthworm. Diggery shows them how plant roots need water air and compost, which Diggery helps to make. D
2:30 pm
Wild Kratts "Fireflies" It's time for the annual Wild Kratt Firefly picnic. Martin and Chris head off into the forest to find some fireflies to join in the fun, but fashion designer, Donita Donata, has been capturing all the fireflies to use in the making of a sparkly, one-of-a-kind dress. The Wild Kratts team has to save the firefly population! Science Concepts: Bioluminescence, Cold light. D
3:00 pm
Sara's Weeknight Meals "Soups On!" Hearty soups are meals in themselves, and Sara's are both substantial and easy to make. There's a cool Seafood Gazpacho, loaded with juicy shrimp and crab with a little kick of heat. Nothing warms the belly more than the New Orleans-inspired Red Beans and Rice Soup with smoky ham. D
3:30 pm
Rick Steves' Europe "Tuscany's Dolce Vita" Rick explores the small towns and rural countryside of Tuscany. He hunts for truffles in an oak forest, nibbles through an artichoke festival, shares a farmhouse feast, climbs the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and rides in a classic convertible through the cypress groves of Mona Lisa's backyard.G
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Song of the Mountains The Boxcars; ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band. D
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My Hero "The Living Dead" George takes out life insurance then walks under a bus to collect. Janet must say her husband is dead, which causes complications.G
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Are You Being Served? "By Appointment" There is to be a Royal walkabout in the district and the distinguished guests may actually visit Grace Brothers.G
7:00 pm
As Time Goes By "The Bypass" The whole gang, minus Harry who's stuck on duty for protest coverage, head out to the country for the weekend. But road construction is about to throw the travelers for a loop.G
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Ladies of Letters Vera is released from prison and moves in with her children, where she struggles to cope with a mountain of dirty diapers, Bohemian house guests and a flock of sheep. Meanwhile, Irene has been living in Vera's old house, which she discovers may get bulldozed for a new bypass.G
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The Red Green Show "Twinning" Possum Lodge twins with the state of Iowa. Red stays back to host the 500 visiting Americans.G
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Keeping Up Appearances - The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket "Violet's Countrycottage" Hyacinth borrows a holiday cottage in the country and immediately begins planning a small barbecue.G
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Mr. Bean "Mind The Baby Mr. Bean" Pressed into service as a babysitter, Bean takes his charge to the fair where he wins at bingo and loses a goldfish.G
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Outnumbered Karen, 6, mourns the death of a mouse killed in a trap. Ben, 8, stands for election as class representative using questionable tactics. Older brother Jake brings a girl home for tea.G
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My Family "Dutch Art and Dutch Courage" Michael is devastated when he fails his driving test. To cheer him up Susan suggests Ben drive him to his university interview. Ben agrees only to watch Susan drive off with her attractive boss on an art-buying trip.G
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My Hero "The Living Dead" George takes out life insurance then walks under a bus to collect. Janet must say her husband is dead, which causes complications.G
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Are You Being Served? "By Appointment" There is to be a Royal walkabout in the district and the distinguished guests may actually visit Grace Brothers.G
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As Time Goes By "The Bypass" The whole gang, minus Harry who's stuck on duty for protest coverage, head out to the country for the weekend. But road construction is about to throw the travelers for a loop.G


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WALTHAM, Mass. – Sophomore guard Derek Retos (No. Attleboro, Mass./No. Attleboro) scored a career-high 28 points, including the game-winning bucket with 16.8 seconds left in overtime, as the host Brandeis University men's basketball team defeated visiting Becker College, 77-76, in Red Auerbach Arena today. With the win, the Judges improve to 2-1 on the season, while the Hawks fall to 0-2.
Retos hit a career-high eight 3-pointers, connecting on 8-of-13 from downtown, but his game-winning lay-in in transition was his only 2-point bucket of the day. He bested his previous career high by 10 points (18 vs. UMass Dartmouth on Nov. 23, 2010). The eight 3-pointers in a game were the most by a Brandeis player since 2004.
Brandeis pulled out the win by scoring the game's last four points. Trailing, 76-73 after two free throws by Becker's Terrance Favors (Boston, Mass./Bedford) with 37 seconds left, Brandeis sophomore Connor Arnold (Andover, Mass./Deerfield Acad.) scored his first bucket of the game on a nice drive and feed from classmate Ben Bartoldus (Hillsborough, N.H./Proctor Acad.), cutting the lead to 76-75 with 24 seconds remaining.
Brandeis head coach Brian Meehan immediately called his final timeout to set up the press. The Judges forced the ball where they wanted it, into the hands of Becker sophomore Chris Canady (Newark, N.J./St. Mary's), whom they fouled immediately. Canady missed both free throws, with the coming hard off the rim to the free throw line. Canady momentarily gained possession as bodies flew, but Brandeis senior Tyrone Hughes (Dorchester, Mass./Taft School) was able to strip it and make a break to the net along with Retos, who banked the lay-in off the glass with 16 seconds left.
Becker wasn't done, as the Hawks pushed the ball up the floor and managed to get off three quality looks at the basket. Favors' initial jumper from the left side skidded off the rim, but classmate Rajai Leggett (New Haven, Conn./Sheehan) put the offensive rebound back, but not strong enough. Bartoldus swatted the ensuing rebound to Hughes at the sideline, but Canady was on the spot to poke it away. The ball ended up in the hands of sophomore Tyler Roberson (Irvington, N.J./St. Marys) beyond the arc, but his final trifecta at the buzzer was too strong.
Brandeis led for much of the first half, taking a 42-31 lead into the locker room thanks to 14 points each from Retos – who hit 4-of-5 from deep - and sophomore center Youri Dascy (Fall River, Mass./St. Andrews School). Favors paced the Hawks with 13 points at the break.
The Brandeis advantage grew as large as 15 points at 49-34 after a Hughes free throw just over three minutes into the second half. The Hawks began their comeback at that point, outscoring Brandeis 18-1 over a span of eight minutes. The visitors forced the Judges eight turnovers and four missed shots, eventually taking a 52-50 lead on a putback by junior Moody Doherty (Roselle, N.J./St. Mary) at the 8:57 mark.
Brandeis answered with a 7-0 run of their own, thanks to a lay-up and two free throws by Hughes and another Retos trifecta. Becker got within one twice more before Retos's seventh long-distance bomb at the 2:32 mark made it 66-61. The Hawks again turned up their defense, allowing Brandeis just one free throw the rest of the way in regulation. A Roberson jumper and a nice move by rookie Jerome Cohen (Boston, Mass./Everett) got Becker back within one at 66-65 with 1:41 left.
Hughes hit the first of two from the line on the next Brandeis possession, and Favors knocked loose the rebound of the miss. He drove in and made a lay-up with 1:22 left to knot the game at 67-67, a score that would hold up through the end of regulation. Retos opened the extra session with trifecta number eight, but Becker scored the next five points to take a 72-70 lead on two Doherty foul shots. The Hawks didn't fall behind again until Retos's heroics.
In addition to Retos's big game, Brandeis had three other players in double figures. Dascy finished with his second double-double of the season and the fourth of his career, scoring 16 points and grabbing a game- and career-high 15 rebounds. Bartoldus and Hughes had 10 points each. Hughes just missed his first career double-double with a game- and career-high nine assists. His 42 minutes played marked the fifth time in his career that Hughes has played at least 40 in a game. He also had four steals. Brandeis owned a 44-39 rebounding advantage and outscored Becker, 22-12, from the free-throw line.
Favors also had a fine game for Becker. He played all 45 minutes and led his team with 22 points and five assists. Also reaching double figures for the Hawks were Leggett, who had 13 of his 17 points and six of his team-high 10 rebounds in the second half and overtime, Doherty, who had 15 points, and Roberson, who led all bench players with 11. Becker got back in the game by forcing 23 Brandeis turnovers and converting them in 25 points.
Brandeis returns to action on Tuesday evening when they hit the road for the first time at UMass Dartmouth for a 6 p.m. tip. Becker is at Anna Maria in 10 days for a 7:00 game.


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Al Gore, introduced by Republican Bob Barr, calls for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate Bush's illegal wiretaps.
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The White House has set up a Twitter account through which it is praising our Dear Leader in a style befitting the megalomaniacal leader of a one-party state. You really have to see it to get a fuller understanding of the Age of Obama, though I should warn readers that, as in the case of New York Times editorials, you may lose brain cells scrolling through the thing.
In one tweet, Obama is described as "Our North Star." Really. Iowahawk comments: "Then move to the North Pole, you Orwellian creepshow."
Our North Star found a good way to celebrate Mother's Day yesterday. Our Dear Leader honors himself for providing "free" birth control. It's a versatile way to celebrate, suitable for Father's Day as well.
Thanks to the #ACA, 1 in 3 women under 65 gained access to preventive care—like birth control—with no out-of-pocket costs. #HappyMothersDay
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Nuts and bolts: Diamond synchrotron
Diamond Light Source, opened in 2007, was built to supply scientists and industry with just this capability. The facility currently supplies 20, soon to be 22, experimental stations with beams of X-rays, ultraviolet light and infrared light needed for a variety of purposes.
Diamond is an example of a third- generation synchrotron. The device works by accelerating electrons to 3 gigaelectronvolts (GeV). These are then channelled into a storage ring, which they travel round at close to the speed of light.
The storage ring is not quite circular: instead, it is a series of straight lines. Every time the electrons turn a corner, they release energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation, or light. This light is fed to a beamline, where it can be used in experiments.
The facility was funded by a partnership between the government and the Wellcome Trust, and is free to academic scientists at the point of access. Ten per cent of proprietary beamtime is available to industrial scientists at a cost. All in all, around 3000 researchers use the Diamond synchrotron each year.
Experiments carried out generally involve focusing synchrotron light onto a substance (be it solid, liquid or gas) and measuring what happens to the light, using techniques such as diffraction, spectroscopy and imaging. This can provide valuable information about the chemical composition or atomic structure of the substance.
The Diamond synchrotron is used in fields as diverse as chemistry, archaeology, cell biology, energy and the environment, and materials science. Funding has been allocated to construct a further 10 beamlines by 2018, allowing Diamond to reach its full potential.
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by Hugh Gilmore
Made impatient by an almost two-year quest to find an agent for my novel, "AmericanaRama," I changed the title and decided to independently publish it. Calling it "Malcolm's Wine," I contracted with a firm called CreateSpace to have it published.
For $310 the firm agreed to let me design the book, design its cover, write the jacket copy, acquire an ISBN number, put the book up for sale on Amazon.com as a print-on-demand item; hook me up with America's leading book distributer, Baker and Taylor – hence, making my book available to any bookstore or bookseller in the USA – handle any orders for the book (i.e., collect the money, package and mail the book) and give me a full and complete accounting of sales, including my royalties, available 24/7 online. That was a good deal.
After they'd done all that, it became my responsibility to advertise and market the book. Today's column describes my reasonable, but feeble, efforts to make the book a household name beyond the borders of Chestnut Hill. My purposes: recover my financial costs, possibly make a profit, gather a readership for my work, and attract the attention of an agent for my next book.
I began by emailing everyone I thought liked me enough to not mind that I was sending them a "news" item about myself that was also a request for purchase. I'm glad that's over because every email I sent made me feel queasy and phony. At least I did not send any mass mailings with multiple CCs. If I sent 50 emails, they probably resulted in 20 purchases. That's a great rate of return, but certainly not one I could count on in the real world.
While I went on with the rest of my campaign, I waited for the single most important thing a writer wants: a response from a reader. No one responded. A 387-page noir crime novel is not a good competitor with the Christmas holiday, I suppose.
I waited and waited. These were friends and long-time acquaintances. My four-years-in-the-making novel had been fired into the universe, and all I heard was silence. Days went by. Then weeks. Honest to goodness: I knew I was a good essayist, but did my initial attempt to write fiction work?
My overwhelming need was this question: Did it seem like a "a real book" to you? Then: did you enjoy it? Was it interesting? After more than a month, finally a few responses trickled in, and they were all positive.
That was almost enough for me. I could have quit the marketing program right then and gone back to work with other writing I'd rather be doing. However, the unexciting but breathtakingly commonsensical side of my being told me to stick with the plan and continue to market it.
Out of nowhere, Kathy Bonnano, director of the Musehouse Literary Center, asked me, "Would you like a book launch party?"
Does a bear party in the woods? She launched me on Jan. 13, a Friday the 13th occasion. The reading drew a full house, half of which had read my book. The occasion was a deliriously happy one for me, and the audience had a great time too. We even sold and signed some books.
Since then – the only time when I felt quite happy and acclaimed, and in touch with readers –things have been much, much quieter on the campaign trail. I'll give you some idea of what authors must do to promote nowadays.
I contacted Philadelphia Stories, which is both a magazine and an organizing/support group for Philadelphia writers. I know its directors, Christine Weiser and Carla Spatoro, well, having been their original contact person and the liaison between them and the Chestnut Hill Book festival for the past several years.
I hoped for another book launch party. Or to be interviewed for their website. What I got was, "Send us a review copy, and we'll try to find a reviewer." Status: done. Echo factor: none. Follow-up contact by me? Yes. No action on their part yet. More nagging/begging required.
I contacted "Philly Reads," a reading promotion organization run by Lynne Rosen, who runs the Rosemont College Creative Writing Program. Lynne was working with us on the Chestnut Hill Book Festival at the time. She also runs the Cheltenham Arts Speakers Program. No answer. Wrote again. No answer. Wrote again. Yes, let's get you on a program. Nothing else since early January. More nagging/begging required.
"Malcolm's Wine" is subtitled "Vintage Wine, Rare Books, and Sneaky People." I had hoped to get the attention of the old and rare book trade, perhaps fantasizing about becoming a cult figure some day – a must-read for my fellow bookmen.
I contacted my five best friends in the trade, including one fellow I obviously modeled one of the book's characters on. He gets around a lot, is part of dozens of networks, and I figured him for a word-spreader in the business. Silence. Two months later I couldn't stand the suspense and asked him. "Yeah, I read your book. It was entertaining." The last word said begrudgingly, as though he had to work very hard to find such minimal praise. Ouch.
One bookman who maintains a Facebook page gave my book a mention there as a news item, but he has not read it. In desperation I wrote to Greg Gibson, who specializes in maritime books. I know Greg, have met him, share the personal tragedy of losing a son with him – which we've discussed – but do not know him well enough to call him a friend.
I did not know how he'd react to my contacting him about my book. But he's an intelligent, forceful and passionate writer himself ("Gone Boy: A Walkabout," "Hubert's Freaks" and "Demon of the Waters," three excellent books.) and I hoped a good word from him, at least word-of-mouth to the trade, might help me. He read the book right away, sent me a very kind emailed appreciation of the book, and, without my asking, posted a review on Amazon.com.
Amazon reviews are said to be very important for a person trying to promote a book, so, of course, one asks the friends he thinks won't mind being asked to post reviews. So far ten persons, all of them known to me, including the Mt. Airy poet/writer/foodie, Lynn Hoffman, have written glowing reviews. A few hundred more and I'll be famous!
The next thing one must do to publicize his or her book is to be on the radio. Here in Philadelphia we are blessed to have at WHYY-FM two of the best book promotion programs in the country: "Fresh Air," with Terry Gross, and "Radio Times," with Marty Moss-Coane.
Since my book is a work of fiction it is harder to justify inviting me, an unknown, to come on the air since the novel itself is not a social treatise and doesn't lend itself obviously to larger social issues. I want desperately to be on one of these shows, but need another piece of my publicity master plan to fall in place before I can approach them with confidence.
I need to be the subject of a review or a feature story in the Philadelphia Inquirer. The review part will be tough to get (though I reviewed books for the Inquirer for years, no one from "back then" remembers me now) because there is a bias against reviewing independently published books (still called "self-published" by most people in those circles – the kiss of death).
I therefore decided to focus on my best Inquirer contact and chance for a feature story. I better not mention her name. I wrote to her ten weeks ago. Got a "yes." Waited four weeks. Got silence. Waited two weeks. Got silence. Waited one week. Got a reply. Maybe, but probably yes. Later that day: yes, but not sure when or how.
Listen, I'm not complaining and not whining here. I'm writing this stuff because it's instructive to show that if you're unskilled at self-promotion, don't have a lot of time to put into it and don't have a lot of motivation, it's hard to get anywhere.
This is for all those kids out there borrowing $50,000 a year to take courses in marketing: even when you do things the right way, there's no guarantee you'd be going to be able to move other people to do what you'd like them to do. Everyone's living out his or her own scenarios of what a happy, or at least, a less-hassled life would be like.
My final example for the day: "Malcolm's Wine" is set in Ann Arbor, Mich., where I used to be a visiting assistant professor in the Anthropology Department. I love that town. I had to leave when the job market dried up. I left with heartfelt reluctance. I still dream about living there. I have not been back since. I've never wanted to go as a nostalgic tourist, fearing I'd take one look at the campus "Diag" and fall down on my face in tears, pounding my pathetic fists against the indifferent Wolverine turf.
But: there was always the Ann Arbor Book Festival. I'd go back as an invited speaker! Hail to the Victors Valiant! (opening words of the school song). I Googled. I found several possible Web addresses. I wrote them all, starting last October. No responses. Wrote again. Hello darkness, my old friend: again, the sounds of silence. Finally, in mid-February, I wrote to a bookstore run by strangers and got a reply. "The Ann Arbor Book Festival is through. They couldn't sustain it anymore."
Oh, what a blow to the fantasy that had sustained me through lo these many years.
But, wait, an email came in the following day, from the same bookseller. There was now a Krewstown Literary Festival. And they had their yearly shindig at the Ann Arbor Farmer's Market. Oh, my, the times we had back then, I sighed. And so I wrote to them. I still had a chance.
The next day, the news came down like thunder. Even though Krewstown had moved its date from June to September, they were all full up with their "mystery writer" panels. How could I be early for once in my life and still be late? Oh, how terribly disappointed I was.
But wait. Read on: However … I could rent a booth and stand beside it and sell copies of my book out there on the sidewalk while the other "inside the tent" authors enthralled the audience. How triumphant. Right beside Julius Caesar, hawking copies of his "I conquered Gaul and all I got was this lousy toga." (The joke's funnier in Latin, but the editors have told me "ixnay.")
I haven't written back yet. As Jack Benny used to say, "I'm thinking. I'm thinking."
That's it for now. Taken together, these three columns are meant to describe the satisfactions and frustrations of being an author who tries to market his own books. This is a very common scenario in today's world of free expression and expensive freedoms.
Hugh's newest book, "Scenes from a Bookshop," was released on Kindle this week.


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if there's one thing disc golf could assimilate from professional boxing, is to employ those bikini clad beauties with the round cards. just saying maybe they could be spotters or hold up quiet signs, and eventually carry the final 4 leaderboards. good music may bring a good gallery too.
yes, because professional boxing is soooo well thought of these days. that's really the model i would like to follow.
Quote from: twoDornottwoD on April 06, 2010, 12:55:18 PMyes, because professional boxing is soooo well thought of these days. that's really the model i would like to follow.So if I read you correctly sir...you NOT voting in favor of bikini clad beauties?
something disc golf could assimilate from Major League Baseball are the random tunes the keyboardist pipes out of the sound system during the game, i've noticed a lot of people in the crowd (eg gallery) kinda get into this. just saying the national anthem is a great tune to start an event, and then................maybe Tom Petty Learning to Fly, Starland Vocal Band Afternoon Delight, Judas Priest Turbo Lover, just to keep the gallery interested when somebody is taking too long to set up a shot or such.
Stay tuned right here!!We will have the Park Pass Takers (at the guard shack) start date posted here soon!$5 per carload- Park at Big V, buy some discs, brew, snacks, ice, or hot meal. Jump in one or two cars and come in. (Disc Kiosk going in soon!) (Just like OK Joes!!)or$30 per year if you are a Clay County residentor$40 if not!orAt some point, we will be giving some to best volunteer(s) and/or a pool drawing of people who turn in lost fribzees.Will post final info as soon as everything has been confirmed!DcW


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Professional Boxer Gets Trolled On Twitter, Shows Up At Guy's House
from the for-whom-the-bell-trolls dept
Sadly, for my purposes at least, internet trolls aren't always as entertaining as the antics of On press Inc. In fact, often times childish and uncreative trolling can produce some really unfortunate results. In particular, I'm recalling the twitter troll whose efforts culminated in a SWAT team and TV crew showing up at the wrong guy's house. That story aside, there is a certain amount of truth to the notion that anonymity can spark horrific behavior, with keyboard cowboys feeling safe in saying incredibly hurtful things to people. Twitter couples that occasion with a connection to public figures, allowing those who wish to, to engage in trollish and hurtful behavior with the rich and famous. Typically, those attempts are shrugged off by targets, and often times the shrugging off is done by whichever PR team is handling the celebrity's Twitter feed. Those that man their own Twitter posts can always use the helpful "block" button to keep the worst aggressors at bay.
Or you can go the Curtis Woodhouse route, which is to sleuth your way to finding the street the troll lives on and go hunting. And if any trolls out there don't think this is a scary enough prospect on its own, consider that Woodhouse is a professional boxer. To be fair to the troll, his tweets aren't the worst I've seen:
@woodhousecurtis Haha u lost u silly mug fight a 10 year old next time if u want to actually win u waste of spunk
— the master (@jimmyob88) March 11, 2013And:
@woodhousecurtis Whats funny u put so much effort in sacrificed all that time and failed to defend your mickey mouse title #wasteofspunk
— the master (@jimmyob88) March 11, 2013As I noted, certainly not nice, but not unlike the kind of thing we see in our own comments section from time to time. I'm not particularly sure what this guy thought he was getting out of antagonizing a professional boxer on Twitter, but I can be certain he didn't think this was going to happen.
Unfortunately for the troll, Woodhouse decided that he wasn't going to take such abuse sitting down. Somehow, he managed to discover what street his antagonist lives on, and he set out to pay him a visit while mercilessly live-tweeting his trip.Oops. Woodhouse live-tweeted all the way up to parking on the guy's street, indicating that he was "coming over for a brew" and asking anyone who knew to tell him what number house he lived at, so that he wouldn't have to "knock on every door." Predictably, the troll first went silent, and then moved on to the kind of apologies reserved for someone who knows they are about to meet a pissed off pugilist face to face.
Now, it would be quite easy to side with Woodhouse here and think that scaring the hell out of a troll would be a satisfying thing. But that would be short-sighted and stupid. Woodhouse is a professional athlete and a public persona and, if he wants to continue that career, he needs to learn pretty quickly that there are people out there who are going to say mean things. That's what the "block" button is for. In my mind at least, tracking down a member of the tweeting public instead only makes him look like a loon. Additionally, I would have to think that it makes him a prime target for future trolling.
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