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Called and Chosen
President James E. Faust
Second Counselor in the First Presidency
Those called, sustained, and set apart are entitled to our sustaining support.
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My dear brethren of the priesthood, please accept our appreciation for all you do to carry forward the Lord’s work worldwide. I desire to speak about the sacred offices of those priesthood leaders who have been “called and chosen”1 to guide the Church in this day. This is a special year for at least two reasons: first, we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Joseph Smith this December, and second, President Gordon B. Hinckley celebrated his 95th birthday this past June. I testify that the Prophet Joseph Smith was called and chosen as the first prophet of this dispensation and that President Gordon B. Hinckley is the present prophet, seer, and revelator of this Church.
When Mike Wallace interviewed President Hinckley some years ago for the television program 60 Minutes, he said, “[People will say] this is a church run by old men.” To this, President Hinckley replied, “Isn’t it wonderful to have a man of maturity at the head—a man of judgment who isn’t blown about by every wind of doctrine?”2 So if any of you think the present leadership is too old to lead the Church, President Hinckley may need to give you some further counsel about the wisdom that comes with age!
Of the 102 Apostles called in this dispensation, only 13 have served longer than President Hinckley. He has served longer as an Apostle than Brigham Young, President Hunter, President Lee, President Kimball, and many others. It is wonderful to have his inspired leadership. Please forgive me for saying that I myself feel at times that I am standing on the edge of eternity. At age 85, I am the third oldest of all the living General Authorities. I have not sought this honor. I have just lived for it.
I believe that never before in the history of the Church has there been more unity than exists among my Brethren of the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve, and the other General Authorities of the Church, who have been called and chosen and who are now guiding the Church. I believe there is ample evidence of this. The present leadership of God’s earthly kingdom has enjoyed the Savior’s guiding inspiration longer than any other group. We are the oldest group ever to lead the Church.
My association with some of these men for almost half a century qualifies me, I think, to state with confidence that my Brethren, without exception, are good, honorable, and trustworthy men. I know their hearts. They are the servants of the Lord. Their only desire is to labor in their great callings and build up the kingdom of God on earth. Our Brethren who are serving in this day and time are proven, tried, and true. Some are not as physically strong as they used to be, but their hearts are so pure, their experience so great, their minds so sharp, and their spiritual wisdom so deep that it is a comfort just to be in their presence.
I was humbled and overwhelmed to be called as an Assistant to the Twelve Apostles 33 years ago. A few days later President Hugh B. Brown counseled me that the most important thing I should do is to always be in harmony with my Brethren. President Brown did not elaborate. He just said, “Stick with the Brethren.” I interpreted that to mean that I should follow the counsel and direction of the President of the Church, the First Presidency, and Quorum of the Twelve. That resonated as something I wanted to do with all my heart.
Others may not agree with that counsel, but it warrants some consideration. I have concluded that spiritual guidance in large measure depends upon being in harmony with the President of the Church, the First Presidency, and the Quorum of the Twelve—all of whom are sustained, as they were today, as prophets, seers, and revelators. I do not know how we can expect to be in full harmony with the Spirit of the Lord if we are not in harmony with the President of the Church and the other prophets, seers, and revelators.
When I was a deacon, my father took me and my older brother to general priesthood meeting in the Tabernacle. I remember how thrilled I was to be in the presence, for the first time, of the prophet of God, President Heber J. Grant, and the other prophets and apostles. I listened intently to their messages and took the things they said into my heart. Over the years their subjects have been repeated many times. I expect that some of them will be repeated yet again in this conference. They are essential for our salvation, and we need the repetition.
Since the beginning of the world, history has recorded many examples of those who have not been in harmony with the prophets. In the early days of our dispensation, several of the Twelve, to their regret, did not stay loyal to the Prophet Joseph Smith. One of these was Lyman E. Johnson, a member of the original Quorum of the Twelve who was excommunicated for unrighteous conduct. He later lamented his spiritual downfall. He said: “I would suffer my right hand to be cut off, if I could believe it again. Then I was full of joy and gladness. My dreams were pleasant. When I awoke in the morning my spirit was cheerful. I was happy by day and by night, full of peace and joy and thanksgiving. But now it is darkness, pain, sorrow, misery in the extreme. I have never since seen a happy moment.”3 He died in a sleighing accident in 1856 at the age of 45.
Luke S. Johnson was also called to the original Quorum of the Twelve in 1835. His spiritual resolve weakened over some financial speculation in 1837. Looking back later he said: “My mind became darkened, and I was left to pursue my own course. I lost the Spirit of God, and neglected my duty; the consequence was, that at a Conference held in Kirtland, September 3, 1837, … I was cut off from the Church.” By December 1837 he joined the apostates in publicly denouncing the Church and was excommunicated for apostasy in 1838. For eight years he had a medical practice in Kirtland. Then in 1846 he and his family returned to the fellowship of the Saints. Said he: “I have stopped by the wayside and stood aloof from the work of the Lord. But my heart is with this people. I want to be associated with the saints; go with them into the wilderness and continue with them to the end.” He was rebaptized in March 1846 and came west with the original company of pioneers in 1847. He died in Salt Lake City in 1861 in full fellowship at the age of 54.4
My counsel to the members of the Church is to support the President of the Church, the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve, and other General Authorities with our whole hearts and souls. If we do, we will be in a safe harbor.
President Brigham Young said he recollected many times the Prophet Joseph Smith saying that he “had to pray all the time, exercise faith, live his religion, and magnify his calling, to obtain the manifestations of the Lord, and to keep him steadfast in the faith.”5 All of us may expect some challenges to our faith. These challenges may come in different ways. You may not always like the counsel that the Church leaders give to you. They are not trying to be popular. They are trying to help us avoid the calamities and disappointments that come through disobedience to God’s laws.
We also need to support and sustain our local leaders, because they also have been “called and chosen.” Every member of this Church may receive counsel from a bishop or a branch president, a stake or a mission president, and the President of the Church and his associates. None of these brethren asked for his calling. None is perfect. Yet they are the servants of the Lord, called by Him through those entitled to inspiration. Those called, sustained, and set apart are entitled to our sustaining support.
I have admired and respected every bishop I have ever had. I have tried not to question their guidance and have felt that in sustaining and following their counsel I was protected against the “sleight of men, and cunning craftiness.”6 This was because each of these called and chosen leaders was entitled to the divine revelation that comes with the calling. Disrespect for ecclesiastical leaders has caused many to suffer spiritual weakening and downfall. We should look past any perceived imperfections, warts, or spots of the men called to preside over us, and uphold the office which they hold.
Many years ago we used to have money-raising events in our wards to pay for the utilities and other local expenses and activities now paid by the general Church funds and the local unit budget allowance. We used to have bazaars, fairs, dinners, and other fund-raising activities. At that time my ward had a wonderful, devoted, committed bishop.
A member of a neighboring ward found that a dunking machine was a successful money-raising activity. Participants would pay to throw baseballs at a marked mechanical arm. Hitting the bull’s-eye would trigger a release, plunging the person sitting on the seat of the machine into a big basin of cold water. Our ward decided to use this machine, and someone suggested that more people would pay for balls to throw if the bishop would be willing to sit on the dunking seat. Our bishop was a good sport, and because he was responsible for raising the money, he willingly consented to sit on the dunking seat. Soon some began to buy balls and to throw them at the target. Several hit the mark, and the bishop was drenched. After half an hour of this, he began to shake with the cold.
While some of the people thought this was great fun, my father was very offended that the office of the bishop had been so belittled and held up to ridicule or even contempt. Even though the money raised was intended for a good cause, I can still remember feeling ashamed that some of our people did not show more respect for both the office and the man who had by night and day served us so well as our good shepherd. As holders of the priesthood of God, we should set the example of sustaining the leadership of the Church to our families, our friends, and our associates.
The holy scriptures as well as the local and General Authorities of the Church provide a safety net of counsel and guidance for the people of the Church. For example, all my life the Brethren have from this and other pulpits urged our people to live within their incomes, stay out of debt, and save a little for a rainy day, for rainy days always come. I have lived through times of great economic difficulty, such as the Great Depression and World War II. What I have experienced makes me afraid not to do what I can to protect myself and my family against the consequences of such catastrophes. I am grateful to the Brethren for this wise counsel.
The President of the Church will not lead the people of the Church astray. It will never happen. President Hinckley’s counselors sustain him fully, as do the Quorum of the Twelve, the Quorums of the Seventy, and the Presiding Bishopric. As a result, as I have said before, a special love and harmony exist in the presiding councils of the Church for our President and for each other.
The priesthood of God is a shield. It is a shield against the evils of the world. That shield needs to be kept clean; otherwise, our vision of our purpose and the dangers around us will be limited. The cleansing agent is personal righteousness, but not all will pay the price to keep their shields clean. The Lord said, “For many are called, but few are chosen.”7 We are called when hands are laid upon our heads and we are given the priesthood, but we are not chosen until we have demonstrated to God our righteousness, our faithfulness, and our commitment.
Brethren, this work is true. Joseph Smith saw the Father and the Son, and he heard and followed Their instruction. That was the beginning of this great work, the responsibility for which now rests upon us. I bear solemn witness of its divinity, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. | {
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Monday, December 19, 2011
Book Review: The Gardens of Adonis: Spices in Greek Mythology by Marcel Detienne
Marcel Detienne’s The Gardens of Adonis: Spices in Greek Mythology was one of the first books I put on my list for the Read-A-Myth Challenge, because it seemed to combine three things I love to read about: food, history, and mythology. And it definitely did that. But despite the title, the emphasis of the book is more on the way the evolution of the myth of Adonis – a myth affirming the renewing cycle of birth and death that symbolizes the calendar year – reveals prevailing societal attitudes and beliefs in classical society.
For those of you who, like me, stowed your copy of Ovid’s Metamorphoses in a box in your parents’ basement after college with a promise to retrieve it “once you had the room for it,” only to have said box’s decaying contents hauled to a local used book seller when the parents finally retired and moved to Florida many years later, a refresher of the Adonis myth might be in order. In what is arguably the most famous version of the myth, Myrrha is cursed by the Furies to fall in love with her father. Her nurse helps her seduce him during the harvest festival of Ceres. When he realizes of whom he’s had carnal knowledge, he vows to kill his daughter. Myrrha flees Cyprus for Arabia (the place where spices come from) and wanders for nine months. She finally begs the gods to have mercy on her, and they grant her wish by turning her into a myrrh tree, (because after all, what could be more merciful than losing your body and gaining some foliage?). Realizing that Myrrha is pregnant, Lucina, the goddess of childbirth, goes and touches the myrrh tree and it splits open to spew forth Adonis*. Myrrha continues to cry sappy, scented tears for her lost son that are the basis for the perfume trade.
The young Adonis is so beautiful that Venus falls in love with him while he is still a child, but for some reason has Proserpina foster him in the Underworld. Once he becomes the most gorgeous man on the planet, both of the goddesses want him for their own, so Jupiter intervenes, and decides Venus can have him for a third of the year, Proserpina for another third, and that Adonis can choose for the last third. Like Paris, Adonis chooses beauty (Venus) over power (Proserpina), to predictably bad results – Proserpina sends a wild boar to kill him while he’s waiting around in a lettuce patch for Venus, providing a one-way tour of the Underworld for Adonis. Venus cries foul, and Jupiter intervenes by declaring Adonis dead only part-time, giving him to Venus for half the year (spring and summer) and to Proserpina for half the year (fall and winter).
So where do the spices of the title come in? According to Detienne, the true significance of the Adonis myth is its ability to link the botanical, classical world with the exoticism of the East, the place where spices, so significant for the culinary, ritual and sexual lives of the Greeks and later Romans, originate. But more than that, the Adonis myth provides a powerful reminder of the dangers of unbridled emotion in women, who are linked alternatively to both virtue (through Demeter, motherhood and the harvest) and licentiousness (through Venus, carnal love and spices) throughout the mythological cycle.
In fact, the title refers to gardens that were planted by the secret Adonis cults, groups of women who came together to mourn the death of Adonis by planting quick growing seeds, like herbs, that would sprout during the festival and quickly die, leaving behind their scent. This, of course, made Greek men like Plato very uncomfortable, because women were getting together without men – and you know how much trouble those women could get into when there wasn’t a man around to control things! (Who knew planting a terrarium could become a means of subverting hegemonic masculinity?)
In contrast to a festival such as the Thesmophoria which was celebrated in public and in very official manner, the Adonia took place in private, in some private house where women would meet together, each the confidant of the other’s secret love affairs, for a fleeting moment rejecting, in a way, a social order noted for its public and masculine character. pp. 129-130
This is a short book, especially by scholarly standards, but Detienne has a rambling style, shifting between myths and Greek sects with no introduction or explanation. I didn’t find it an easy read, but that may be a matter of style more than substance – I found myself having to put it down and pick it back up multiple times. It may just be a cultural thing – the book is translated from French, and it’s entirely possible that French readers do not crave the organization that an American reader would. But I certainly learned a lot, and I think those interested in ancient cultures, food history and feminist history will all find something to enjoy with this book.
This is my fifth book for the Read-A-Myth Challenge hosted by JoV and Bina (only one more to go!), and the last of the titles I committed to for the Dewey Decimal Challenge (even though I wound up reading a bunch of additional non-fiction for that challenge) hosted by Jen at The Introverted Reader. So thanks to all of you for hosting!
*I included a kind of creepy rendering of that moment from Franchesi. The screaming tree reminds me of the ones from The Wizard of Oz!
10 comments:
Oh, wow -- the premise sounds great -- I love the idea of it -- but I think I would get a little lost. I'm not so good with slightly academic-ish non-fiction -- I just don't concentrate enough/don't have the smarts. But I love the intersection of myth/real life in unusual ways (I've got a book in my queue for the spring on women, gardening, and...I think the emotional or political implications of gardening style, something like that.)
@Audra -- It is a bit on the nerdy side, I'll admit that. But I think the reason it was hard to follow was really more about the writing style, which was kind of disorganized. Bottom line, I think this book represents a great idea in need of a great editor!
@Natalie -- I have no idea how you missed it. It was a great idea, but I'm not sure if JoV and Bina are going to host it again!
Hmm, it sounds like the title is a little misleading- I thought there would be a lot about ancient spices and how they made their way into cultural lore, bu it looks like the focus is only on one myth, and perhaps only one spice?
@Michelle -- There is definitely a lot going on. I think it's the kind of book you could read over again and find more and more in it, if you were so inclined.
@Aarti -- The focus is on the Adonis myth, but lots of others are also discussed. There's plenty of information about how various spices were used in food and rituals. But it's really what society construes the meaning of the spices to be.
@Care -- It was definitely a stretch for me, but it was very interesting.
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Large trucks
Overview
Most deaths in large truck crashes are passenger vehicle occupants. Large trucks often weigh 20-30 times as much as passenger vehicles. They are taller and have greater ground clearance than cars, which means that lower-riding vehicles can slide beneath truck trailers, with deadly consequences. Strong underride guards can prevent that from happening.
Truck driver fatigue is a known crash risk. Under federal hours-of-service regulations, drivers of large trucks are allowed to be behind the wheel for as long as 11 hours at a stretch.
Truck braking capability can be a factor in crashes. Compared with passenger vehicles, stopping distances for trucks are much longer, particularly on wet and slippery roads or if the brake systems are poorly maintained.
By the numbers
Large trucks weigh more than 10,000 pounds and can be either single-unit vehicles or combination vehicles consisting of a single-unit truck or tractor pulling one or more trailers.
On average, drivers of large trucks travel many more miles than passenger vehicle drivers, and a larger proportion of those miles are on interstates, which are the safest roads. In 2017, large trucks accounted for 4 percent of registered vehicles and 9 percent of vehicle miles traveled (Federal Highway Administration, 2019).
Per unit of travel, large truck drivers and drivers of passenger vehicles were involved in a similar number of fatal crashes per 100 million miles traveled (1.3 and 1.4, respectively) in 2017. Compared with passenger cars and light trucks, large trucks have a much lower rate per mile traveled of crashes resulting in nonfatal injuries or property damage only.
In 2017, 4,102 people died in crashes involving large trucks. Seventeen percent of these deaths were truck occupants, 68 percent were passenger vehicle occupants and 14 percent were pedestrians, bicyclists or motorcyclists. In fatal two-vehicle crashes involving a passenger vehicle and a large truck, 97 percent of the deaths were occupants of the passenger vehicles. Large trucks were involved in 12 percent of all motor vehicle crash deaths and 22 percent of passenger vehicle occupant deaths in multiple-vehicle crashes.
Trucking regulations
The federal commercial vehicle maximum weight standard on the interstate highway system is 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, unless a higher maximum weight existed on the state level before July 1, 1956.
Off the interstate highway system, states may set their own commercial vehicle size and weight standards. In most states, the maximum permitted length for a single trailer is 53 feet. Tractors pulling two 28-foot trailers are known as twins or western doubles.
Trucks that are even bigger than western doubles are allowed to travel on some roads. These trucks, called longer combination vehicles, sometimes have three trailers. In other cases, they have two, but one of them exceeds 28 feet, or the combined weight of the rig exceeds 80,000 pounds.
Two U.S. Department of Transportation agencies plus individual states oversee large truck safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets standards for new truck equipment. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) oversees the safety of commercial vehicles in interstate commerce (vehicles operating across state lines) and has some jurisdiction over equipment standards for trucks currently on the road. FMCSA regulations cover equipment, licensing, hours of service and vehicle inspection and maintenance.
States regulate trucks that operate only within their borders, and state personnel conduct roadside inspections of trucks and drivers to enforce federal rules for equipment, hours of service and vehicle maintenance and inspection. Federal and state personnel also conduct reviews of carriers' compliance with these regulations. Carriers with high rates of crashes and inspection violations are subject to interventions including warning letters, offsite investigations, onsite investigations and suspensions of service.
Licensing drivers is a state matter, but since 1992, federal law requires states to meet licensing standards for commercial driver's licenses (CDLs). Prior to 1992, a few states allowed any driver licensed to drive an automobile to drive a large truck or bus, and other states had weak testing and licensing standards for commercial drivers. Since 1992, federal law has established testing, licensing and health standards for issuing CDLs.
Both interstate and intrastate commercial drivers must obtain CDLs if they operate trucks with gross vehicle weight ratings of 26,001 pounds or more, if they transport 16 or more passengers, or if they transport hazardous materials. A national database of all CDL holders helps to deter truckers from obtaining licenses in more than one state and then "spreading" their traffic convictions over more than one license to avoid sanctions for multiple violations. The database also prevents disqualified drivers from being licensed.
If large trucks cross state lines or carry hazardous materials, their drivers must be 21 or older. States can permit drivers ages 18-20 to operate large trucks within the state.
Fatigue and hours of service
IIHS research has found that truck drivers behind the wheel for more than eight hours are twice as likely to crash (Jones & Stein, 1987). Truckers' long work hours cause sleep deprivation, disruption of normal sleep/rest cycles and fatigue (IIHS, 2000; IIHS, 2008).
Institute researchers found that truck drivers reporting hours-of-service violations are more likely to report having fallen asleep behind the wheel during the past month (Braver et al., 1992; McCartt et al., 2008). Another study based on a national sample of large truck crashes found that a truck driver's hours-of-service violations or logbook violations increased the likelihood that the truck driver would be found to have precipitated the crash (Blower et al., 2010). The proportion of large truck crashes for which fatigue is a contributing factor is uncertain.
Hours-of-service violations used to be much harder to detect when paper logbooks could be easily falsified. Since 2017, electronic logging devices have been required, making it much more difficult to get around the rules.
Under current FMCSA regulations, interstate commercial truck drivers are not allowed to drive for more than 11 hours or drive after 14 hours since starting a duty shift until they take a 10-hour break. Additionally, drivers are required to spend at least 30 minutes off-duty after no more than eight hours of driving. Drivers can't drive after accruing 60 work hours during a seven-day period or 70 work hours during an eight-day period, but a "restart" provision allows truckers to get back behind the wheel after a 34-hour off-duty period.
Two stipulations of the restart provision were suspended by Congress effective Dec. 16, 2014. One specified that every restart must include at least two overnight rest periods from 1 to 5 a.m., and the other specified that drivers can take only one restart every seven days, or 168 hours. Congress has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation for a report comparing the effects of the restart provision with and without the limitations on driver schedules, fatigue and safety. The two limitations are suspended .
Prior to rules implemented in January 2004, truckers were allowed to drive no more than 10 hours without taking an eight-hour off-duty period. There also was no restart provision.
Based on Institute surveys of long-distance truck drivers in Pennsylvania and Oregon, drivers spent more hours behind the wheel after the work rules changed in January 2004 (McCartt et al., 2008).
Drivers also reported more instances of falling asleep at the wheel. In Pennsylvania, 19 percent of truck drivers admitted to dozing at the wheel at least once during the past month in 2005, up from 13 percent in 2003, under the old rule. The proportions in Oregon were 21 percent in 2005 compared with 12 percent in 2003.
Defective equipment
Defective equipment plays a role in many truck crashes.
In the late 1980s, Institute researchers examined crashes of large trucks in the state of Washington and found that tractor-trailers with defective equipment were twice as likely to be in crashes as trucks without defects (Jones & Stein, 1989). Brake defects were most common; they were found in 56 percent of the tractor-trailers involved in crashes. Steering equipment defects were found in 21 percent of crash-involved trucks.
Institute researchers conducted a similar study of interstate large trucks in North Carolina during 2010-12 and found that steering equipment defects no longer occurred with enough frequency to analyze (Teoh et al., 2017). Brake defects were found in 42 percent of crash-involved trucks investigated, and those severe enough to place the truck out of service tripled trucks' crash risk. Having any vehicle defect also was associated with a 200 percent increase in crash risk.
A 2010 study examined the role of defective equipment in crashes included in the Large Truck Crash Causation Study (Blower et al., 2010). The study gathered detailed information on a national sample of 2001-03 crashes involving an evident injury and at least one large truck. Post-crash inspections of the trucks indicated that almost 55 percent had at least one mechanical violation, and almost 30 percent had at least one condition serious enough to have taken the vehicle immediately out of service. Of all equipment violations, violations in the braking (36 percent) and lighting (19 percent) systems were the most frequent. A truck with an out-of-adjustment brake condition was 1.8 times as likely to be the vehicle that precipitated the crash. In rear-end and crossing-path crashes, brake violations significantly increased the likelihood that the truck was the striking vehicle.
Braking systems
Compared with passenger vehicles, stopping distances for trucks are much longer. On wet and slippery roads, there are even greater disparities between the braking capabilities of large trucks and cars.
Braking disparities can be aggravated by poor maintenance of truck braking systems. New large trucks must have automatic brake adjusters, visible brake adjustment indicators and antilock brakes.
Antilock brakes, which keep wheels from locking during hard braking, improve driver control of trucks during emergency stops and reduce the likelihood of tractor-trailer jackknifing. Antilocks have been required on new tractors since 1997 and on new trailers, single-unit trucks and buses since 1998. They reduce trucks' crash risk by an estimated 65 percent (Teoh et al., 2017).
Crash avoidance technologies
In addition to antilock brakes, several other crash avoidance technologies have been developed for large trucks. To date, penetration of these technologies into the large truck fleet has been slow, but the technologies have the potential to substantially reduce large truck crashes.
Electronic stability control (ESC) will soon be required on all truck tractors and buses. The technology is required on all new typical three-axle tractors manufactured on or after August 1, 2017 (Office of the Federal Register, 2015). The remaining types of truck tractors and buses have until August 1, 2019.
ESC is designed to intervene when a truck's motion becomes unstable, possibly resulting in rollover, jackknife or other loss of control.
The high centers of gravity on large trucks increase the risk of rolling over, particularly on curved roadway segments, such as ramps. In 2017, 48 percent of deaths among occupants of large trucks occurred in crashes in which their vehicles rolled over.
Based on an analysis of crashes occurring during 2004-08, the Institute estimates that ESC has the potential to prevent or mitigate as many as 31,000 crashes involving large trucks each year, including up to 20 percent of moderate-to-serious-injury large truck crashes and 11 percent of fatal large truck crashes (Jermakian, 2012). NHTSA estimates that ESC on large truck tractors and large buses will prevent 40 to 56 percent of untripped rollovers and 14 percent of loss-of-control crashes (Wang, 2011).
The IIHS study also looked at the potential crash reductions with other crash avoidance features — blind spot detection, forward collision warning/mitigation and lane departure warning (Jermakian, 2012). The combination of those technologies and stability control could prevent or mitigate as many as 107,000 police-reported crashes each year, representing 28 percent of all crashes involving large trucks. As many as 12,000 nonfatal injury large truck crashes and 835 fatal large truck crashes each year could be prevented or mitigated, the study found.
Stability control technology has the greatest potential for preventing or mitigating large truck crashes involving nonfatal or fatal injuries, while blind spot detection has the greatest potential for preventing large truck crashes of any severity.
The actual crash reductions from these crash avoidance systems for large trucks are not yet fully understood, but recent research suggests they have promise. An IIHS study found consistently beneficial effects for stability control, speed governors and electronic devices for logging hours of service (Teoh et al., 2017). Use of other advanced crash avoidance systems were reported too infrequently for analysis.
Truck underride
In an underride crash, a passenger vehicle goes partially or completely under a truck or trailer, increasing the likelihood of death or serious injury to the passenger vehicle occupants. A 1997 Institute study of fatal crashes between large trucks and passenger vehicles estimated that underride occurred in half of these crashes (Braver et al., 1997). Of the underride crashes, 57 percent involved the front of the truck, 22 percent involved the rear and 20 percent the side.
A federal rule to upgrade the rear-impact guard standard for new trailers took effect in January 1998. Several types of trucks are exempt from the rule, including single-unit trucks, trucks with rear wheels set very close to the back of the trailer and various types of special-purpose trucks. In 2010, the Institute studied how guards built to comply with the federal standards are performing in real-world crashes and found many fail, allowing severe passenger vehicle underride and resulting in serious or fatal injury (Brumbelow & Blanar, 2010).
As a result of this research and some initial crash tests that confirmed the problem, the Institute petitioned the federal government to require stronger rear underride guards on large trucks and improve performance test procedures. Citing this petition, NHTSA issued a proposed upgrade to the rear underride regulations for tractor-trailers in December 2015 (Office of the Federal Register, 2015). The proposed rule would align U.S. regulations with stricter ones in place in Canada since 2007. NHTSA also is considering extending underride regulations to single-unit trucks (Office of the Federal Register, 2015).
Even ahead of the proposed rulemaking, the most recent trailer models from major manufacturers have guards that meet the Canadian standard. Institute crash tests showed that underride guards built to the Canadian standard work well when passenger vehicles strike the center of the trailer's rear. However, trailers from 7 of the 8 largest manufacturers in North America still did a poor job of preventing underride in crashes involving only a small portion of the truck's rear, and this wouldn't be remedied by the 2015 proposed rule.
In a push for bigger improvements, the Institute introduced the TOUGHGUARD award in 2017. The award recognizes rear underride guards that prevent underride in three crash test scenarios — full-width, 50 percent overlap, and 30 percent overlap — using a midsize car traveling at 35 mph into the back of a semitrailer. Today, the eight largest manufacturers all produce guards that qualify for the award. Some of the companies have made the improved guards standard on all new trailers, while in other cases they are optional.
There is no requirement for front or side underride guards in the United States. European Union regulations have required front underride guards on large trucks since 2003. A 1998 Institute study of fatal truck crashes in Indiana found that 9 out of 44 front underride crashes might have been survivable had underride not occurred (Braver et al., 1998). Side underride guards could be even more effective. A 2012 Institute study found that in the U.S. strong side underride guards have the potential to reduce injury risk in about three-fourths of cases where a passenger vehicle occupant sustained a serious injury from an impact with the side of a large truck (Brumbelow, 2012).
IIHS has conducted two tests of a side underride guard. The AngelWing guard, made by Airflow Deflector Inc., succeeded in blocking a midsize car traveling 35 mph from traveling underneath the trailer (Automotive World, 2017). In a later test, it prevented underride at 40 mph (IIHS, 2017). The AngelWing doesn't cover the whole length of the trailer, but in combination with the wheels, it provides protection along 62 percent of it.
The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shares and supports this mission through scientific studies of insurance data representing the human and economic losses resulting from the ownership and operation of different types of vehicles and by publishing insurance loss results by vehicle make and model. | {
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It’s Friday so you may as well start your day off by watching one of your childhood heroes who’s now 59yrs old have sex with some random woman. Segments of a Hulk Hogan sex tape has leaked online and if you thought being a professional wrestler juiced up on steriods made your wanger small then think again.
The tape was sent to Gawker anonymously and they edited it down from 30 min to a shorter version.
Warning: it’s NSFW.
Gawker says the woman is Heather Clem, the ex-wife of his best friend. | {
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January Class Books
Get Ready For January. There are 3 adorable class book covers with two choices of pages for each one. The first page has a sentence starter and the second choice does not. Both pages have an illustration box.
Book Titles are Happy New Year!, Winter, and Let It Snow. | {
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$4.6 million Merc heads $182 million Scottsdale mega-sales
As the sound of gavels – and jaws – dropping in Arizona recedes and the dust settles on a week-long £150million frenzy of classic car buying, it's time to take stock of the maddest auction extravaganza on the calendar.
Some stats:Six auction houses between them sold more than 2000 classic cars for roughly $182million, averaging $85,000 per car.
17 cars were sold for more than $1 million each.
Top-seller was the rare alloy-bodied 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 'Gullwing' for an astonishing $4.62million. Gooding & Co also had the second priciest car when it raised just shy of £4million for a 1959 Ferrari 250GT California long-wheelbase.
By far the biggest sale total was Barrett-Jackson, which mustered $90million for its mammoth lot list of 1291 cars.
Highest 'per-car' sale rate was Gooding & Co, which amassed an average of $343,000 per car.
Loads of auction records were smashed, including the $2.9million that Barrett-Jackson took for a 1948 Tucker Torpedo.
Debutant Bonhams can go away happy with its results, too, having averaged nearly $150,000 per car and raised $5.7million from its 40 lots sold. | {
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Top 10 WordPress Themes for Amazon Micro Niche Sites
Thousands of awesome Amazon WordPress themes are available online, but make sure you must choose a theme which is SEO-optimized, fast loading and Gutenberg-ready.
I have prepared this list of best Amazon affiliate website themes after following many successful bloggers and their works. I am sure you are going to love this list of top 10 Amazon affiliate WordPress themes.
#1. Focus Blog by ThriveThemes
Focus Blog theme is undoubtedly the best WordPress theme for any kind of affiliate website. I have used this theme for couple of my websites. This theme is perfect with some amazing features that you helps you create stunning affiliate articles.
I have shared a detailed review of Focus blog theme, that you can read to get a complete idea about what you can do with this WordPress themes for Amazon niche sites.
The support from ThriveThemes team is simply awesome. I have just updated my Thrive Themes review article with their awesome support screenshots.
But ThriveThemes has stopped selling this theme, as they are planning to launch their theme builder or Thrive Theme builder in some time. I am eagerly waiting for the next launch.
As I am sure their website builder will definitely give more power to design a perfect Amazon affiliate website. So, I am still keeping Focus Blog theme as the #1 Best WordPress Theme for Amazon Affiliate sites.
#2. Aspire Pro by StudioPress
Aspire Pro is a very famous WordPress theme by StudioPress. This theme can be used for various Amazon micro niche sites. Aspire Pro is a child theme of Genesis Framework so for a user to use Aspire Pro in their website they must also purchase Genesis Framework.
This deserves to be the #2 in this list of best WordPress theme for amazon affiliate site. Check out the essential features of Aspire Pro theme from StudioPress Themes:
Aspire Pro contains infinite theme options.
It provides a custom header and background image support.
Includes Theme customizer through which the user can customize the theme according to their requirement.
It also contains a single click update option.
It has three widget blocks for the footer.
Another great feature of Aspire pro is that it includes translation options.
#3. Generate Press
GeneratePress is comparatively a new WordPress theme, but because of its high-quality features, it has created a significant impact in the blogging world. GeneratePress has a free version as well, but the user gets limited features if they avail the free version.
Simple design, fast loading features and easy customization options along with the fact that it is a lightweight and highly responsive WordPress theme are the reasons why GeneratePress is getting high popularity when it comes to WordPress theme for Amazon affiliate website.
Main features of GeneratePress are as follows:
It is a fully responsive WordPress theme and perfectly fits with every mobile device & screen size.
As fast loading sites are in high demand and rank well in Google so this theme is essential as it has blazing fast load time.
This theme is 100% SEO optimized.
Users can easily customize GeneratePress with various inbuilt options.
This theme is backed by an expert team of developers who are continuously working for making the code optimized so that they can keep any website secure & stable from various malicious attacks.
#4. Authority Azon
Authority Azon is one of the best Amazon affiliate WordPress themes for 2019. Tung Tran has created Authority Azon who is a popular Amazon Affiliate and generates a pretty good income promoting Amazon products.
Another significant aspect of this theme is that it offers its user with a 30-day refund policy if they are not satisfied with this theme.
I kept this theme in #4 as the best WordPress theme for amazon affiliate website because this theme is totally built concentrating on the Amazon micro niche sites. So, if you want this theme to use in any other normal website, you may not find it that useful.
Main features of Authority Azon are as follows:
It has an advanced filter that lets the user compare the products which help in increasing the conversion rate.
The user gets Amazon product information from this theme with just a single click.
#6. Astra Pro by BrainStormForce
WP Astra is a popular WordPress theme which is available for free in the WordPress repository. Astra Pro is the premium version available.
The pro version contains additional functionalities and customization options which help the user to create an attractive amazon micro niche website.
It is a lightweight, fast Amazon WordPress theme which offers several customization features in the free version. The Astra Pro add-on extends the theme options to add other features such as transparent headers, custom layouts, etc.
Main features of Astra Pro are as follows:
The user can select a footer layout to add the number of columns which are required for their website.
It contains custom layouts.
It includes site layout and blog layout option.
Astra Pro helps the user to manage the color and the background of any area within the website.
It provides the user with a variety of headers.
With Astra, the user can create interactive mega menus that are user-friendly and attractive.
It helps the user to manage spacing within layouts and modules to create a beautiful and readable website.
#7. Schema by MyThemeShop
Schema is the #7 in this list of best Amazon affiliate WordPress themes for 2019. It is a completely SEO optimized theme created by MyThemeShop team. This theme has a fantastic design and thus gives an attractive look to any website.
This theme comes with 30-day money back guarantee and 24*7 technical support facilities. The users mostly use this theme for Amazon affiliate marketing although the font of this theme is not that great.
Another significant aspect of this theme is that it is a fast loading theme. Schema is the best WordPress theme for micro niche Amazon affiliate website.
Main features of Schema are as follows:
It has lighting fast loading speed and optimized code.
This theme is SEO optimized.
It also has a free version available which is popularly known as Schema Lite provided by MyThemeShop.
It is Adsense optimized so the user can easily use this theme for their Adsense micro niche sites as well.
Schema is 100% responsive and mobile friendly.
It contains unlimited background and unlimited color options.
It also has social media button widgets which lets the user promote their websites through social media.
The user gets a 30-day money back guarantee while purchasing this theme.
#8. Clipper by AppThemes
Clipper is considered as the best WordPress theme for a coupon site. If you want to start a coupon website to promote Amazon products, then Clipper is the best-suited theme.
Clipper comes with inbuilt affiliate link cloaking and tracking system. Users can easily log in, create coupons and manage them easily. Without any doubt, this is the best coupon theme for affiliate marketers.
Essential features of Clipper are as follows:
This theme has advanced Link Tracking & Cloaking facility.
Clipper has custom writing Panel.
This is a 100% SEO friendly theme.
Clipper comes with five different color schemes.
This theme contains subscription sidebar widget.
Through this theme, additional payment plugins can be added.
It also includes custom email templates for better customer communication.
It provides advertising support for banners and affiliate networks like Google Adsense.
#10. Coupon Theme by PremiumPress
The PremiumPress Coupon Theme helps the user to create an online coupon website. It allows the user to import and add coupons, earn advertising, offers, as well as affiliate commission.
This theme is beneficial for affiliate marketers who want to earn commission from services and products sales, coupon advertising, local businesses, or some additional services for their existing online website.
Main features of PremiumPress Coupon Theme are as follows
This theme allows users to import coupons efficiently using the XML and CSV files which are often provided by the affiliate networks like Linkshare, ClickBank, ShareASale, VigLink etc.
It allows the user to easily set “click to copy,” direct links, and “click to reveal” links along with importing printable coupons and other offers.
This theme offers various inbuilt widgets which will allow the user to easily customize featured stores and a sidebar containing popular coupons as well.
The affiliate links and link cloaking feature will enable the user to set up their product links.
This theme is 100% SEO optimized.
This theme offers an inbuilt and very useful website designer tool which will allow the user to customize their coupon website layout, website color, images, and column layout.
Conclusion: Which is the Best Amazon Affiliate WordPress Theme for 2019?
We have discussed most of the popular and best Amazon affiliate WordPress themes for 2019. Therefore this article is very important for those people who are planning to set up an Amazon micro niche website.
If I have to recommend you the top 3 Amazon affiliate themes, then they would be:
I would love to know which one is your favorite WordPress theme for amazon affiliate site? Make sure you choose the theme as per your affiliate website niche. Write a comment below and share your thoughts and experiences.
Affiliate Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. This will not cost you a single penny extra. Thanks for the understanding and rewarding me for my hard work.
I have used Genesis frameworks themes like Academy pro and Magazine Pro and had an amazing experience while using them but one downside of genesis themes are you will not get too many options to customize your theme.
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Jerrod Johnson threw three of his four touchdown passes to freshman Uzoma Nwachukwu and Texas A&M overcame injuries to two of its top playmakers in a 38-30 win over Utah State on Saturday.
Johnson completed 21 of 41 passes for 322 yards and Nwachukwu also ran for a score for A&M (2-0), which lost sophomore receiver Jeff Fuller and freshman running back Christine Michael to leg injuries. Fuller was coming off a career-best, 10-catch performance in the season opener against New Mexico and Michael rushed for 94 yards on Saturday before he was hurt.
Diondre Borel threw for 334 yards with a touchdown and also ran for two scores for Utah State (0-2), which has lost eight straight road games and its last 10 games against Big 12 opponents.
A&M's defense played better in the second half after struggling in the first.
On Utah State's initial drive, Robert Turbin burst through a hole and outran A&M cornerback Dustin Harris for a touchdown. Turbin rushed for 121 yards in the game.
Utah State started its second possession near midfield, but Michael Smith fumbled a handoff from Borel and A&M recovered.
Five plays later, Johnson threw a 35-yard pass to Nwachukwu in the corner of the end zone. Officials reviewed the play and confirmed that Nwachukwu's foot landed just inside the orange pylon.
Turbin caught a 20-yard pass from Borel on Utah State's next possession and Borel finished the drive with a 1-yard TD run to give the visitors a 14-7 lead.
A&M gave up 117 rushing yards in the first quarter after allowing only 21 in its 41-6 win over New Mexico two weeks ago.
Nwachukwu tied it again with a 39-yard touchdown sprint, taking a pitch from Johnson and outrunning the defense down the sideline.
Fuller appeared to twist his left knee making a 15-yard reception in the open field early in the second quarter. Two trainers helped Fuller to the sideline and he rode a golf cart to the locker room.
Randy Bullock kicked a 31-yard field goal at the end of the drive to put A&M ahead 17-14.
Harris returned a punt across midfield late in the second quarter. He was hit out of bounds by a Utah State defender and the penalty gave A&M a first down at the 16-yard line.
Nwachukwu then made a diving catch in the end zone near the sideline and a referee on the spot ruled that he was out of bounds. But officials looked at the replay and decided that Nwachukwu's feet touched inside the line.
Chris Ulinski kicked a 42-yard field goal 90 seconds into the second half to cut A&M's lead to 24-17.
A&M quickly moved to midfield and Johnson found Nwachukwu wide open behind the defense for a 50-yard touchdown with 12:20 left in the third quarter. Nwachukwu tied the school record for TD catches in a game.
Michael was injured late in the third quarter when he tumbled forward on a run to the Utah State 18. Trainers helped him off the field, and he spent the rest of the game sitting on a sideline bench.
Johnson threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Tannehill early in the fourth quarter.
Borel threw a TD pass to Omar Sawyer and ran for another score in the final six minutes. | {
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Iceman (2017) (Collected Editions) Series
2 primary works • 2 total works
Iceman (Robert Louis "Bobby" Drake) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and is a founding member of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The X-Men #1 (September 1963). | {
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Will this be the Season of the Squinterns? Wetpaint Entertainment recently caught up with Tamara Taylor (Cam), who thinks it may very well be.
“There’s more mad-cap Squintern hijinks,” she said. “They are introducing definitely one new Squintern, I don't know if there's going to be two. The first new intern is introduced in Episode 2. He’s a genius with a troubled past.”
And can we expect even more Squintern-ery in future episodes?
“I don’t know! Hart [Hanson, executive producer] seems to say there's going to be a little more, but then you've got Brennan and Booth figuring things out as well,” she said.
(By “things,” she means that little pregnancy revelation at the end of last season.)
As for what’s coming up for her character, Dr. Camille Saroyan, Taylor joked, “Her deep drug issues! We want to go a little more HBO with Cam.”
Okay, maybe not. “My adopted daughter is going to be back from college, so I think there's going to be some more Cam being a really bad mom.”
While Taylor loves working with the Squinterns, she admitted, “If they gave me a boyfriend, that'd be nice. I wouldn't mind having a little bit of a life outside the Jeffersonian.” | {
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In his monthly commentary for City and Town, Robert G. Nunes, Deputy Commissioner and Director of Municipal Affairs, reviews a host of new proposals designed to provide cities and towns with the tools they need to operate efficiently and cost-effectively.
To read the entire piece, with links to the various proposals, click here.
Looking to educate yourself this tax season? Want to learn more about tax options, or DOR-related issues? All this can be achieved at DOR University, the Department of Revenue’s free online e-learning module. DOR University, created to offer free tax education to the public and …Continue Reading Class in Session at DOR University
Earlier this year, the Massachusetts Illegal Tobacco Commission, chaired by DOR Commissioner Amy Pitter, released a report on the illicit tobacco trade which recommends that teaming up with federal, state and local law enforcement can be a successful model for combatting such criminal activity. And …Continue Reading Multi-agency investigation in two states leads to charges
Looking to educate yourself this tax season? Want to learn more about tax options, or DOR-related issues? All this can be achieved at DOR University, the Department of Revenue’s free online e-learning module. DOR University, created to offer free tax education to the public and …Continue Reading Class in Session at DOR University
Earlier this year, the Massachusetts Illegal Tobacco Commission, chaired by DOR Commissioner Amy Pitter, released a report on the illicit tobacco trade which recommends that teaming up with federal, state and local law enforcement can be a successful model for combatting such criminal activity. And …Continue Reading Multi-agency investigation in two states leads to charges | {
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Subzero Cold in 17 States Packs Shelters
From Times Wire Services
A cold wave pushed temperatures below zero in 17 states Wednesday and drove thousands of homeless people into shelters in the eastern half of the country, while a new storm sent snow swirling over the Rockies and plains.
Across the Midwest and Northeast, homeless shelters were filled to capacity and beyond, with hundreds sleeping on couches or air mattresses on the floor. Others took shelter in subways, bus and police stations and building lobbies, officials said.
"We can hold up to about 50, but it's one of those things where you can't say no," said Skip Kelley of the Inner City Mission in Springfield, Ill., where the low was 5 degrees below zero.
Philadelphia's shelter service said it was placing 60% more people than last year. In Boston, an extra rescue van brought homeless people to shelters.
In Rhode Island, some shelters said they had to turn people away. Many in Providence found refuge in the Bonanza Bus Terminal, but it closes at midnight.
"If someone asks for a place, we send them to the police station, which is just a block away," station manager Leo Desmarais said.
In New York City, where the low was 8 degrees, nearly 10,000 homeless people packed the city's emergency shelters. The temperature reached 11 degrees overnight in Washington, and scores of homeless people slept in City Hall.
Power companies reported record demand, and the bitter cold meant dead car batteries, stalled vehicles, cracked pipes, delayed school openings, power outages and many cases of frostbite.
Power outages briefly affected a few thousand customers in Wisconsin, Maryland, Massachusetts and Illinois, with smaller outages reported elsewhere.
The National Weather Service in South Bend, Ind., where the temperature dipped to 10 below overnight, reported an unusual phenomenon called a "luminous pillar"--a vertical column of light produced at night by city lights and moonlight being bent, or refracted, as it passes through tiny ice crystals.
Many Records Set or Tied
Record lows were set or tied in at least 11 cities Wednesday, including Chicago, with 14 below, and Youngstown, Ohio, with 2 below. Weather forecasters said it would remain frigid at least a few more days.
"We were pampered somewhat the last couple of years. Generally, the cold snaps weren't that severe and didn't last as long," said Byron Paulson in Minneapolis.
The coldest temperature in the country Wednesday was recorded in Huron, S.D., which had a record 37 below zero. Sioux Falls reported a record low of 25 below and Pierre had a record 24 below. In all, subzero temperatures were reported in at least 17 states.
Authorities have attributed 24 deaths to the cold weather, 14 by exposure.
Among the exposure deaths was an elderly woman who dressed herself in a coat and high-heeled shoes before wandering away from her home in Indianapolis. Another woman was found dead in an alley near Chicago's police headquarters.
Weather officials advised people to keep extra blankets and clothing in cars in case of a breakdown.
"One man had a flat on his way to work this morning and he stopped for 10 minutes to change his tire and has frostbite on both hands," said Dr. Robert Rusnak at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Meanwhile, a major storm Wednesday spread snow from the southern and central Rockies across the Texas Panhandle and Kansas to parts of Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Mississippi.
In Texas, up to seven inches of snow had fallen in the Panhandle, with significant accumulations of snow and ice. American Airlines canceled incoming flights at the Dallas-Fort Worth airport. | {
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Congressional Corner with CT's Rob Simmons 5/04
Albany, NY – Alan Chartock and Congressman Simmons address the abuse of prisoners in Abu Garaib and discuss which disciplinary measures should be taken. The conversation shifts to domestic issues when the two debate the Alternative Minimum Tax issue and Medicare perscription drug cards. | {
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AVONDALE, Ariz. – Keeping with the week’s theme where nearly everyone made a prediction on who would win Tuesday’s presidential campaign, Dale Earnhardt Jr. put on his prognostication hat Friday at Phoenix International Raceway and cast his vote on who will win the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship.
The two candidates are five-time champion Jimmie Johnson and upstart Brad Keselowski, a five-time race winner this season.
NASCAR’s most popular driver chose the competitor considered to be the safe bet to take home the big trophy at the awards banquet in Las Vegas next month.
“I think Jimmie is going to win it,” said Earnhardt, one of Johnson’s teammates at Hendrick Motorsports. “Jimmie is going to be hard to beat. Jimmie is in great equipment. Jimmie has a great race team around him, smart people and one of the best crew chiefs in the business. And Jimmie is one of the best drivers in the business.
“It’s going to be hard to beat those guys.”
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Keselowski, who is widely-regarded as the underdog in the battle for the title, didn’t mince words on Friday when asked if he can overcome a seven point deficit to Johnson during the final two races.
“I respect (Jimmie) but I want to beat him with every inch of my body,” Keselowski said. “And I’m not going to lay over for someone. I’m going to push him as hard as I can.
“And you know what? If he does win it, and I don’t plan on letting that happen, but if he does win it he’s going to look back at this time period and say he never fought any harder than he had to fight me. And that’s how I plan on racing him.”
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The driver/crew chief combination of Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus will go down in the NASCAR record books as one of the greatest pairings in the history of the sport.
Poised to clinch their sixth Sprint Cup title in seven seasons, the secret to their long-term success has much to do with Knaus’ desire to push his driver and team to operate at a championship level each weekend.
“Chad treats every race as if we are in the Chase,” Johnson said. “There are parts of the year where myself, my team members look at him and are like ‘man its June why are you cracking the whip so hard?’ But that is the way Chad operates.
“I’m thankful that he does because he never sits back and relaxes on past performance and it’s all about the present and working as hard as you can each and every week. A lot of that is due to his personality and the way he runs a race team.
“Myself I’m usually a little more laid back. It’s not that I’m trying any harder now, but I can let stuff fall off my shoulders a little easier middle of the year than he can. Right now if you are going to be the champion you can’t shrug something off. You have to focus on every single point and make sure you can get every point you can on the track. I guess maybe I’m more like his mindset when the Chase starts and prior to that I’m a bit more relaxed.”
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NASCAR has yet to release the 2013 schedule for the Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series.
Rumors continue to circulate that the trucks may compete at Eldora Speedway, a dirt track, next season.
Clint Bowyer, who cut his racing teeth on dirt track bullrings in the Midwest, has mixed feelings on the type of show a truck race would produce on dirt.
“It would be neat,” Bowyer said Friday. “It would be something different. I’m also up for something different. I kind of stay in the different category most of the time. To me, I’m afraid that it would be pretty slow, you know? I mean, we’re so used to seeing 200 mph in NASCAR racing.
“At Eldora Speedway, the Late Models get around there, we roll around there, and on television you don’t always see the sensation of speed. So that being said, I don’t know. I know those trucks won’t get around there like the Late Models will.” | {
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Outrageous Borderline Personality Disorder Causes Tips
The disorder isn't as well called schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, however it's more common. In the sphere of mental illness, it's difficult to discover the cause of a disorder with exacting precision. People with this disorder will find it more complicated to differentiate reality out of their misperceptions of their atmosphere and ground. If there's a disorder like depression, addiction or another matter, this can further complicate the problem and require therapy.
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David Cameron slips up at PMQs on coalition anniversary
On the day the coalition celebrates its first anniversary, the Prime Minister
tells the House of Commons that the Conservatives are the only party that
can be trusted on the NHS.
2:02PM BST 11 May 2011
After a heated debate with Labour leader Ed Miliband over planned NHS reforms, Prime Minister David Cameron remarked fiercely: "There's only one party you can trust on the NHS, and it's the one that I lead."
The remark appeared to prompt some discomfort from Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister and the leader of the Liberal Democrats, who was sitting to Mr Cameron's right.
The slip comes amid increasingly tense relations with between the Conservatives and Lib Dems, with the coalition partners at odds over the government's health and social care bill.
Mr Clegg effectively killed the bill in its current form when he signalled a Lib Dem rethink over the proposed reforms. The change of heart followed his party's poor showing at last week's local and national elections. | {
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‘New Vision’ tells of public anger
New Vision tells of public anger
INDEPENDENTS: A GROUP of Independents standing under the banner of New Vision says they could win seats if the anger expressed by people on doorsteps translates into votes.
Eamonn Blaney, spokesman for the group, said 20 Independent candidates had so far committed to the alliance, but more could come on board in the coming week.
New Vision candidates have committed to vote en bloc on four issues: the separation of bank debt and sovereign debt; a viable strategy to create jobs; the overhaul of politics and the public service; and “a better deal” for the country’s natural resources.
“We are of the collective opinion that without these four fundamental changes to how our country is run and governed, Ireland will become financially, economically and morally bankrupt in the very near future,” Mr Blaney said. Outside these issues supporters, if elected, would be free to pursue whatever policies they felt were in the interests of their constituents.
Mr Blaney, a son of former Fianna Fáil minister Neil Blaney, is standing in Dublin North East and his brother Macdara is standing in Donegal North East.
Also in the alliance is Luke “Ming” Flanagan, who is standing in Longford-Roscommon, who has campaigned for many years for the legalisation of cannabis.
Mr Blaney said he had been in contact with economic commentator David McWilliams about setting up a new political movement and was disappointed Mr McWilliams had not gone ahead with his plans. “Ten days ago, we had no money and no candidates, but now we have 19 and we have an organisation.”
One of the first challenges for the new organisation will be to distinguish itself from another new political grouping, Fís Nua (“new vision” in Irish). Fís Nua, which is fielding six candidates, registered last week as a political party but this was too late to have its name included on the ballot paper. New Vision’s name will not appear on the ballot paper either because it is a loose alliance rather than a party.
Fís Nua, which has links to former Green Party members, said yesterday it had been in touch with New Vision and had asked that group to meet with a view to joining forces or changing its name to avoid confusion.
However, Mr Blaney said last night he had registered the name New Vision and was previously unaware of the existence of the other group. Both groups acknowledge they have a lot in common but Fís Nua claims it has a wider agenda covering social justice, sustainability and an end to corruption.
Macdara Blaney (40), an IT consultant living in Artane, confirmed yesterday a Blaney would be on the ticket in Donegal North East after all.Their cousin Niall Blaney, a sitting Fianna Fáil TD, announced that for personal reasons he would not be running.
Mr Blaney is also one of five Independent candidates in the constituency and hopes “to agree a transfer pact between us” in a bid to elect an Independent in the constituency. He said that if elected he would move to Donegal where he had lived and he considered himself “a Donegal man”.
Of his family connection, he said: “I am called Blaney and am son of Neil T Blaney” but “I am not running because there is no Blaney on the ticket”.
He said his father stood for “independence, integrity and honesty and they were straight talkers”.
Meanwhile, a late addition to candidates in the Wexford constituency was Ruairí de Valera, grandson of former taoiseach and President. Living in Moneytucker, Davidstown, outside Enniscorthy, he is standing as an Independent. | {
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Since setting up this site we have been on a steep learning curve. We got hit by spambots within the first week and the countermeasures we implemented seem to have held up ... so far. If you find a section of the forum that doesn't work properly, then please drop a message into this thread or this area.
While reading the forum, you may also see messages from testusers that are leftover from when we were working out the configuration and setup. We will clean these up over the next few days. Some of our docs are also in a rough draft stage, another thing we hope to cleanup over the next few days.
We are still taking baby steps and this is a little new for us, so please be gentle with us
Where I think it will help is when some of the current threads reach their solved or status. As can often happen, once this occurs, new messages are added and the golden message with the solution, then gets lost in the noise. This is an issue for new people or someone researching something. We also have some potential issues with the soon to be released DevRel_03 and some of the existing threads.
Or, do we create a sticky in the thread which should remain at the top?
Calls from the peanut gallery are sought..... thoughts/comments/suggestions
Hi Brentonthis is one of the main bug bears with the Puppy & Astone forums.Once solution as I can all of the content in the Astone and theres a huge amount of crap in there.they have a lot of models and work quite differently from each other.What works well for them and it's still a long process to get it fixed up.I created sub-forums within each model group.FAQs I game their own forum so the most common questions asked became their own sticky and much easier to find than tonnes of stick'sFor example Where you have Add-ons a sub forum which appears underneath withXBMC,LMS,whatever the addons are.When people click on it they go to that particular forum and within that you can as a sticky have Read firstInstallation:FAQsProblems.It's still in is'ts infancy for fixing up buthave a look and you'll know what I mean. At the MP-310DT this was bundled in with MP300T they are totally different animals and so I split them.http://www.astone.com.au/forum/index.ph ... 0af3adcde5Now each model can have their unique Networking, FAQs, Bugs and so on. Doing it from scratch would have been much easier but it's too far gone now so I'm cleaning up when I get the urge.Originally all of the other models werel bundled in togetherNow anyone who wants to specifically look at there model won't have to wade through mountains of posts just to find what the are after.I have only really finished the AP32Bs in Other models have a look in there and see what you think. These are pretty much discontinued now it was the easiest to start with the other current models will be where I put more into.
Anyway works much better now is all I can say is now it's easier for me to navigate now.
I think my powers looking to be another issue lights keep flashing in this wind (((
I think if the thread is marked in the title as SOLVED it will be easy enough to find the post you need inside. Most of the threads will be between 1 and 10 pages. I doubt we will have a thread with 100 pages since FoxyRoxy is the only subject here.
Maybe we need only to ask kindly the creator of the thread to mark it as SOLVED when he has his solution. He has to edit the title of his first post (which will change the title of the thread) and it is done. I don't think we should do this because it is not for as to decide is the problem solved for every person or not. It is up to him to say my problem is solved by editing the thread title.
Hi Brentonso true they never ever ever bother A to look for something before posting and B if and when they do readthe threads which is generally a flick through. If they do bother to come back for the reply rarely as you point out would they state it is solved.Time and time again the same questions get asked over and over. What I have found is you do get people who expect an answer yesterday etc, and not very polite postings. Anyway you know exactly what I'm referring to. Want something for nothing but expect you to break you back for them as well.This is where your Motto comes in handy. If you looke there is some great information in here and as it's not too large yet easy to still keep track of. XBMC aside | {
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We are pleased to share the results of the outgoing year and our plans for the next year
NEWS
The outgoing year was full of notable occasions and landmark events. We visited dozens of exhibitions and, with booths, participated in several key to the mine safety and mine rescue sectors.
One of the key exhibition events was A + A Dusseldorf Messe. The event is the largest international exhibition, taking place every 2 years. Employees of our R&D center got acquainted with the latest products and technologies in the mine safety segment; and colleagues from the business development department brought in new orders from the exhibition. DEZEGA products were presented and aroused great interest also at exhibitions in Poland, South America, and Australia.
We participated in one of the most significant and leading events of the mine rescuer and mine safety industry worldwide: The VIII International Mine Rescue Conference IMRB-2017. There, for the first time, we publicly presented the prototype of our new generation 4-hour breathing apparatus. This year, the conference brought together more than 200 mine rescue experts from 22 countries on four continents, who came to share their experience and learn from their colleagues.
Of course, the key milestone of 2017 was the opening of our new plant in Izmir, Turkey. We have great plans for the new production facility. We wanted to ensure the growth in sales of DEZEGA products. The grand opening ceremony of our new plant was held on September 21. Among the honored guests of the ceremony were a representative of the Ministry of Economy in the ESBAS zone, the CEO of ESBAS, the prefect of the Gaziemir region, Ambassador of Ukraine to Turkey, and officials from Ukraine and Turkey. Customers have already received self-rescuers fully assembled at the new plant.
With the holidays, the DEZEGA team thanks our customers for their trust, partnership, and interest in new products and services as well as for their useful feedback. We thank our contractors for their creative approach to accomplishing their tasks; our competitors, for giving us reasons not to relax. And most importantly, we thank each member of our team for their contribution to this year's achievements, and for their professionalism and involvement, which helps DEZEGA maintain its leadership position in the world market. | {
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868437719221007704.post5526135941345506401..comments2012-09-24T13:47:21.243-07:00Comments on just us. rossandtaya.com: Merry Christmas!Ross and Tayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868437719221007704.post-12115156930617392892010-01-13T10:58:26.023-08:002010-01-13T10:58:26.023-08:00what a beautiful family picture...this card was on...what a beautiful family picture...this card was one of my absolute favorites of the season...might have something to do with the fact it pictures some of my "absolute favorite people". gorgeous!!!The Kingsborough Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868437719221007704.post-12109520857893197262009-12-25T20:15:21.529-08:002009-12-25T20:15:21.529-08:00Merry Christmas, Ross and Taya and boys!
Taya, wha...Merry Christmas, Ross and Taya and boys!<br />Taya, what I've done with my picture is purchase Photoshop! Makes all the difference in the world!<br />Love you!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]:blogger.com,1999:blog-8868437719221007704.post-24250531314788639002009-12-25T19:12:31.438-08:002009-12-25T19:12:31.438-08:00Love your photo, guys! Miss you so much. Merry Chr...Love your photo, guys! Miss you so much. Merry Christmas.John and Janel Breitensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected] | {
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Article excerpt
EECONOMIC GROWTH IS STRONGLY influenced by new inventions, and invention is encouraged by patent laws. The ablishment of intellectual property rights is therefore a crucial issue throughout much of the world. In the case of new, technologically advanced industries, innovation, and therefore patents, play a large role in the success or failure of companies. The new field of biotechnology is an excellent example of the increasing importance of patents, as genetic engineering firms are almost totally dependent on strict intellectual property protection in order to make a profit.
Even as cutting-edge industries come to depend more on patents, the old patent system is beginning to break down. Most patent laws are based on precedents set hundreds of years ago and are inadequate in the modern era. In biotechnology especially, there are serious concerns about the viability and fairness of patent protection. On the international level, there are three main problems confronting current intellectual property protection schemes. Conflicts over rights to genetic material, concerns over the effect biotechnology patents will have on the developing world, and disagreement over patent standards are all issues that must be addressed to solve the pressing problems of the patent system. Solutions to these problems have been proposed by economists, but in order to understand them, it is necessary to examine the failures of the current patent system.
Prospecting for Diversity
Biotechnology firms spend large amounts of time and money simply examining natural organisms for useful chemicals and substances. In this respect, genetic engineering is very different from other industries. Other technological innovations involve the construction or creation of a novel device, but in biotechnology, a tremendous advancement can often be achieved simply by purifying an existing natural product or by manipulating a minuscule amount of DNA. In recognition of the special circumstances surrounding genetic engineering, most nations permit purified or slightly modified compounds and organisms to be patented. Since it is much easier to try to purify existing organic substances, the vast majority of biotechnology companies try to find and reproduce useful naturally occurring products. These materials extracted from plants and animals provide the basic compounds used to create many important drugs and chemicals. There are many crucial products that have been developed this way, including insulin and the human growth hormone.
In order to find just one or two of these useful substances, however, a biotechnology firm needs to test thousands of different organisms. This means that companies trying to develop new products need access to a vast pool of genetic diversity. The best place to find this are the tropical rainforests of the developing equatorial regions of the world, which harbor two-thirds of the world's species. There, biotechnology firms carry out "genetic prospecting"--looking for useful chemicals in the rainforests of the less developed nations. When promising substances are found, they are shipped back to the company's home country, almost certainly in the United States, Europe, or Japan, for further development. This practice is at the center of a growing international debate.
Since much of current biotechnology research is dedicated not to the creation of new genetic codes but to the discovery of useful codes and chemicals in naturally existing plants and animals, companies are demanding that this sort of research receive adequate patent protection. For the most part, wealthy nations such as the United States follow the purified form doctrine, which allows a patent to be granted for a chemical that exists in nature only in an unpurified form, if the patent involves a purification which makes the chemical more useful. This principle means that products that occur naturally in the rainforest can become the exclusive property of firms that patent their purified form. …
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Assassination of Russia
Assassination of Russia
I really don't know if the events scrutinised in this documentary are evidence that the Russian FSB (Russian Federal Security Service) carried out false-flag atacks on Russian citizens in the 1990s. The film is certainly persuasive, but as always there are claims and counterclaims, and I haven't looked into the matter much yet. But it wouldn't surpise me. Not because it's Russia, but because the odious false-flag strategy looks increasingly like it's business as usual for the Deep State wherever you find it. | {
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BBD, You're very Welcome. I sent several pm's to BBD after watching all the local News at 10:00 PM CST. I told him what the Local news was reporting, but I will wait for LC or Clevfan to post the Article from the press.
The OU Manager Cochell, has been temp. replaced by Asst. Coach Galloway, who both were the Manager at Oral Roberts Univ. in the past, Cochell hired Galloway as an asst Coach, a year or two ago, before some other College hired Galloway, who is a great young Coach, to replace him at OU, when Cochell retires. (Which looks to be soon).
Cochell, used the N word, talking to a ESPN reporter, before the OU- Neb. game Fri. night. He was actually trying to defend one of his players, saying he was not a N______, but it didn't come out as the Manager intended.
NORMAN ó Oklahoma baseball coach Larry Cochell was indefinitely suspended from the bench Friday for racially insensitive remarks made in two off-camera interviews with ESPNís Gary Thorne and Kyle Peterson before Tuesday nightís OU-Wichita State game
According to ESPN, the Sooners coach told Thorne, ďThereís no n***** in him,Ē in reference to freshman Joe Dunigan, an African-American.
In a separate discussion about Dunigan with Peterson, Cochell reportedly said, ďThere are honkies and white people and there are n****** and black people. Dunigan is a good black kid.Ē
Oklahoma officials were made aware of the comments at 4 p.m. Friday. ESPN subsequently aired a report on Cochellís remarks.
Cochell, who is in his 39th year of college coaching, did not return phone calls. A reporter was also turned away at his home.
Cochell, who has been at OU for 15 years, issued a statement.
ďI profoundly apologize for my remarks,Ē the statement said. ďI am deeply sorry for any pain or embarrassment I have caused for any individual or the university. Our university family is totally committed to equality and mutual respect. I personally hold those values and will always regret that my careless use of language did not reflect my own values, and it certainly did not reflect the values of the University of Oklahoma.Ē
"It is widely known that one of the most important values of the University of Oklahoma and its leadership is to celebrate diversity as a strength. This university is a place where everyone is respected. Clearly, if these comments were made, they run contrary to the core values of this institution, and we will treat them very seriously."
Assistant coach Sunny Golloway has been named the interim head coach and will remain in that role until the matter is resolved, OU officials said. As of Friday night, Cochell remained the OU coach.
The Sooners, who had taken the field in preparation for their 6 p.m. game against Nebraska, were pulled off the field 20 minutes before the game to meet with Cochell. At that time, the players were told of the ESPN report. Nebraska won the game 8-1 and evened the series at 1-1.
Leaving Mitchell Park late Friday night, OU player Chuckie Caufield, one of two African-Americans on the team, declined comment but said that he was unaware of the report or what Cochell had said.
"It was a tough situation," Golloway said. "The whole thing is a surprise."
Golloway declined to comment on what Cochell told the team in the pregame meeting. Senior Matt Bose also elected not to elaborate.
Dunigan declined to talk to the media. Security personnel escorted the players to their vehicles after the game.
Both Golloway and Bose said they had never heard Cochell use any racist comments.
"That's a simple no," Golloway said.
Larry McVay, the high school baseball coach at Blanchard, has been in the business for 25 years. Many of those years included time working with Cochell. McVay was stunned at the comments.
"Larry Cochell might be guilty of a lot of things, but it is hard for me to believe that he has it in him to do what they said," McVay said. "I don't believe it. I would have to see it for myself."
Thorne said he was taken aback when Cochell used the slurs Tuesday night.
"I was dumbfounded," Thorne said.
The reason ESPN's report didn't air until Friday was a delay in communication between Thorne and Peterson, said Josh Krulewitz, ESPN's director of media relations. The comments were made in separate conversations with Thorne and Peterson. As a result, it wasn't until later that Thorne and Peterson each realized what Cochell had told them, Krulewitz said.
Cochell is known for going off the record with media. That was not the case in this instance, Krulewitz said.
"It was clearly understood that the conversations were on the record," Krulewitz said.
One of the on-air talent reportedly had his scorecard with him and was writing as he was talking with Cochell.
"Because it was done in the course of doing our jobs, we felt like we had an obligation to let the people we were working with know," Thorne said. "It didn't seem like the sort of thing you can condone.
"Yesterday, we made the decision (to go with the story). Maybe each of us would have gone separately, but it wasn't isolated. We had to do something."
The comments come in the middle of what has been an up-and-down year for the OU baseball program. Cochell and former assistant coach Ray Hayward were embroiled in some controversy about how the pitching staff was run at the end of last year. Although the Sooners finished second in the Big 12, Hayward eventually resigned.
An early exit from the NCAA Tournament fueled earlier rumors Golloway was poised to take over the team.
This season, the Sooners have been average throughout Big 12 play. At 7-10, the Sooners are in seventh place in the conference. Cochell, who coached the Sooners to the 1994 NCAA title, has had losing Big 12 records in three of the last six seasons.
Cochell is the sixth most-successful active coach in Division I-A and eighth all time. Cochell, who has a career record of 1,330-813-3, is one of only six active coaches and one of nine coaches in NCAA history with more than 1,300 career wins.
Cochell has been a longtime member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
NORMAN ó Larry Cochell has coached his last baseball game at the University of Oklahoma. There can be no other verdict after the startling revelation Friday that Cochell committed an unpardonable sin.
Cochell used the N-word.
Few crimes in sport can be more damning. Few crimes in society can be more damning.
You canít say it. Itís a word thatís different from all others. It goes beyond the profane.
Itís a word that packs horrific clout. A word that rises up against 140 years of Americaís painfully slow race-relations progress.
You canít say it on the job, at least not a self-respecting job. You canít say it on a ballfield. You for sure canít say it on a college campus.
And thatís not political correctness. Thatís common decency. Itís not a word that sparks dialogue. Itís a word that sparks an inferno.
Yes, we as a society have become too sensitive to many a thing. This is not one of them.
Even if your reputation is solid and your resumeí pristine. Even if youíve given 40 exemplary years to the profession of leading youngmen. Especially if youíve given 40 exemplary years to the profession of leading young men.
This was not a hotheaded young coach. This was a man who should know better.
What was Cochell thinking? Who knows? But he apparently was thinking it twice.
Do not blame ESPN or its broadcasters. Maybe Cochell said off the record to both. But some things need to come to light.
Hereís a question, OU fans. Do you wish Cochellís crime had remained quiet, or are you glad you know?
You should want to know. So should OU president David Boren and athletic director Joe Castiglione. Itís bad enough to say it in private, under your breath. But to say it to national broadcasters who will carry word of your program from coast to coast?
Racism is not something to be hidden.
Yes, racism. Saying that word is a racist act. Most of us are racist to small degree. Thankfully, few of us are racist to this degree.
OU has no choice but to fire Cochell.
As far as I know, as far most of us know, Cochell is a solid individual. Not perfect, not angelic, but solid.
Itís a sad way for such a career to end.
But end it must. And Cochell knows it.
Born during World War II, Cochell is of an older generation. Raised in a time when the word carried no such penalty.
But funny thing about sports. It keeps you young. Spend all those spring afternoons around 20-year-olds, and you keep up with the trends. You learn that what was acceptable 50 years ago is no longer so.
What a friggin' joke. Everybody who is perfectly objective knows that there are black people who are "niggers" and black people who are not "niggers." Likewise, there are Mexicans who are "fukking Mexican Idots" and Mexicans who are not "fukking Mexican idiots." Furthermore, there are Jews who are cheap bastards (guys and gals who have big noses because the air is free) and Jews who are generous and operate their own charities--like yours truly.
Sure, the truth hurts, but it's better than the fukking lies that Political Correctness perpetuates.
"Man I really appreciate that coach....that's a very nice complement. I mean, I'm humbled beyond belief. Can you analyze the rest of my family to see if they are niggers too?" "Don't wannabe associated with any of those you know"
Jimbob- "Hey coach, since you are the on the board of directors for the National Organization on Sterotypes, can u give me a run down on my family? Cause I'm thinking of changing my name...THey don't live in a trailer park , but I've got a gut feeling they are honkeys and white trash"
Castiglione (who is the best AD in the country) should fire Cochell immediately. Its not so much that this guy believes this stuff its that he is dumb enough to utter his stupid thoughts to a national media outlet. Extremely embarassing to Oklahoma- a class institution- to have this cracker in charge of one of their athletic teams. Unbelievable.
Its too bad that the coach of a decent college baseball program will now and forever be remembered as a racist ass backward country fxck.
Pitiful
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According to TMZ, "Kourtney paid just over $8.4 million for Keyshawn’s 6-bedroom 9-bathroom 11,746 sq. ft. home in The Oaks — located just blocks away from Bieber’s Calabasas compound. The deal will close in less than two weeks."
Bieber was arrested early Thursday morning on charges of drunk driving and resisting arrest while in Miami. Johnson, a former NFL wide receiver turned ESPN commentator who famously confronted Bieber for allegedly driving too fast in their neighborhood, and Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson, who also lives near the singer, were among several professional athletes to comment on the arrest.
They finally caught HIM! Glad no one was hurt, no kids in the street. Everyone grows up at some point. Hopefully he learns from it. | {
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Little Switzerland Inn
Unique Residence Suites
Just across the street from the Little Switzerland Inn, Mississippi River tugboats slide past, as they have since 1862 when the Inn was built.
Today, the Inn provides residence suites for its guests. Whether your stay is for a night or weeks, you'll have everything you need to relax and enjoy your visit. All units are spacious, with all the comforts of home. Wedding accommodations are also available.
If you would like to travel with friends or family, and have both privacy and closeness, you should consider residence suites at the Little Switzerland Inn, they are one of a kind.
Just steps away from McGregor's many antique shops
In the down stairs store front you will find Sadie's Sweet Shop. That's where we serve all our guests a full breakfast. Sadie's Sweet Shop is open everyday from 12:30 to 5:00 to serve homemade pie and the Famous Ashby's Ice Cream. Sadie's also has old fashion candies and salt water taffy. | {
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The Hillbilly Housewife website is up and running again. I can not tell you how relieved I am that we didn’t lose all that awesome content. There’s still a little cleanup to do and some small improvements I want to make (nothing like a crisis to let you see things with clearer eyes), but I’m not quite ready for that first thing this morning. Instead, I grabbed my first cup of coffee and am browsing through free kindle cookbooks.
Don’t forget to check each book and make sure it is still free by the time you download it. Prices can change throughout the day. Don’t have a kindle? Amazon has a variety of Kindle Apps to read these books on your computer, tablet or smartphone.
This looks like the perfect solution for those nights when you’re seriously considering Chinese takeout. They are tasty, will fill that craving and almost as easy as (and sometimes faster than) takeout.
Go look at the cover of this book. Do you see that stack of cookies on there? I bought some like that right before Christmas. My grandmother on my father’s side always had them for the Holidays but I had no idea how to make them myself. I can’t wait to bake from this book for Christmas this year.
My husband and I used to live in a house with a well system that was run by an electrical pump. Whenever the power went out (which happened quite frequently during high winds), we were also out of power. We were very diligent about keeping emergency water ready. It was a good habit that I need to get back into.
You know by now how much I love my coffee. This is an older book that covers the history of coffee up to the early 20th century. If you’re not interested in coffee history, skip this one. At over 800 pages it’s not a quick read, but I think I’ll enjoy browsing through it.
Did you know that you don’t need a kindle device to read these books? If you decide to buy one, I recommend this basic model. I’ve had one for quite some time and can highly recommend it.
I will do my best to share more free kindle books with you regularly as time permits. Subscribe to the blog or like the HBHW Facebook page to get updates each time I add more free reads.
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Monday, 16 January 2017
Labour MP for Wentworth & Deane, John Healey, has been called on to apologise after claiming that a UKIP councillor in Rotherham "walked away from [his] job".
The offending tweet is referring to former UKIP councillor, Ian Finnie, who recently resigned from the council because he refused to take public money when he couldn't put in the hours. He lost two of his brothers last year and another has serious health problems which has itself brought on health problems of his own.
Numerous people have told Healey the circumstances around Ian Finnie's understandable and entirely honourable decision to stand down but he has yet to apologise. | {
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In the British Open, 59-year-old golfer Tom Watson (right), who failed by one stroke to win in regulation play, ruefully watches as fellow American Stewart Cink putts for the victory on the final hole of a four-hole play-off on July 19, 2009. | {
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We are talking about environmental stewardship from the point of view that we have to be advocates for responsible citizenship.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
The Commons
What do we own?
When we say we, are we talking about us citizens? Or are talking about us humans?
These questions are relevant when dealing with environmental issues because they frame our relationships within our world. That is why we talk about it in our Earthkeeping class. We have been looking at Nietzsche's view of human nature and we talked about Hardin's view "The Tragedy of the Commons" in Louis and Paul Pojman's book "Environmental Ethics."
So first we have to analyze a few ideas about who we are as humans, what drives our actions, what stops us, how do we value our relationships. All these philosophical questions are very difficult to answer. So here we should only try to set a basic framework about these in order to analyze what is happened to the commons.
When we think about humans we see that there is the self and the ego characterizing the individual. We are what we think we are! Thus, actions are driven by the needs set by each individual self or ego that can be from the basic survival needs (food) to the most sophisticated like recognition by others.
Thursday of last week (4/21/2016) our class went up to Mt. Tabor for what we call our "Nature Walk". One objective of this exercise is to talk about the interdependence between the city of Portland and the water reservoir that have now been decommissioned. This park is part of the commons next Warner Pacific College so we have a conversation about the need to participate in the upkeep of the park. The picture above shows students enjoying the view.
An example of how there is no way to disconnect what we do from other people's activities is what in economic terms is called "externalizing cost". When we learn about horrendous train accidents that are
endangering American citizens, like the one in Tennessee we see how connected we are. To read more
about the accident click here.
This
time is not oil but a toxic organic compound called acrylonitrile that
when burns can produce cyanide which is extremely toxic. And as we the
other recent train accidents many people have been affected, this time
about 5000 people have been displaced.
Again the question is who
is going to be held accountable? Not only who is going to pay the cost of cleaning up, but the invaluable damage to the environment and more important to the lives of those who live near by. The norm is that when profits are made
by these companies they are distributed to the owners stock brokers and
fatten the bonuses of the CEOs. (BTW these CEOs are paid millions,
Michael Ward CEO of CSX the train corporation in this accident made more
than 10 million in 2014 according to Bloomberg, click here for the reference.) But what happens when something like what happened in Tennessee happens, who pays?
We
all know how strongly opposed are these corporation to taxation. We all
know how, even in the face of huge profits, these multinational
corporations get tax incentives and contribute very little to the
well-being of the regions where they operate. But when a disaster like
this one happens, not only the environment is damaged but the livelihood
of the inhabitants is affected.
As the ego is nurtured through growth one can see why these corporate giants are so egotistic. We see how they are so self-centered that they can't see what is around them. It looks like size matters. When a business is small and more dependent on the local/regional inhabitants, it looks like the know how to connect and see the need of protecting the commons.
Is there a limit on size for these corporations that can make them aware of the interdependence and inter-connectivity of us all in this planet? | {
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Leaders Gather in Oakland to Talk about Energy Efficiency for Affordable Housing
Written by: Kaori Tsukada, Program Associate
Energy efficiency sometimes takes a backseat to more eye-catching sources of energy like solar PV or wind turbines and water efficiency is not even a blip on the radar in most discussions. But the truth is, when it comes to saving money and creating local jobs, energy and water efficiency are workhorses.
For residents of affordable multifamily housing who stand to benefit the most however, energy and water efficiency measures remain out of reach. The problem: Affordable housing faces challenges to financing the upfront cost of these improvements, even though they will achieve savings over time. Even if a building owner can come up with the funding for improvements, its difficult for them to gather the expertise necessary to manage the new equipment so that it continues to perform and even more difficult to engage residents around the new efficient systems in their building and how to operate it so as to maximize savings.
Green For All is working to eliminate these hurdles through an innovative program called MPower.
Last week, Green For All brought together leaders from the affordable housing, finance, and energy efficiency sectors for a national working group convening in Oakland, CA. The goal was to explore strategies for expanding MPower and increasing access to energy and water efficiency for multi-family and affordable housing around the country.
Green for All staff Jeremy Hays and Kat Daniel facilitated a lively discussion as the group explored and worked through challenges and identified opportunities for partnerships between aligned organizations.
An MPower demonstration project is already underway in Portland, Oregon, applying innovations and incentives to tackle the unique challenges in the affordable housing sector. In order to deliver high-quality energy and water efficiency outcomes, the program needs a skilled workforce. The program aims to create high-quality employment opportunities for local residents, with a focus on hiring those who are most vulnerable in this tough economy, including veterans, women, and people of color.
At the Oakland convening, the working group committed to partner with Green for All over the next year to help reduce barriers to efficiency upgrades within affordable multifamily housing and to expand MPower to other cities and states. | {
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Messi: Barca will ignore Mourinho mind games
MADRID - Barcelona will ignore attempts by Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho to play mind games, according to Lionel Messi.
Published
31 October 2010
Messi's Barca team-mate David Villa ended a barren goal run and gave an emphatic response to a jibe from Mourinho when he scored twice in Saturday's 5-0 La Liga rout of Sevilla.
Argentina forward Messi, who also scored twice, said the champions were not affected by comments from people outside the club.
"You shouldn't attach any importance to what Mourinho says," he told reporters. "He tries to draw us into his game but we have to focus on our work."
Mourinho had sought to defend out of form Real striker Karim Benzema on Friday by turning the focus on Villa's lack of a league goal in more than a month.
"Other teams have great players in the same situation (as Benzema) and nobody is talking about them," said the Portuguese.
Villa, joint top scorer at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa with five goals, helped see off Sevilla by curling in a sublime shot and then racing through to net his second, and Barca's fifth, in the 90th minute.
They were his first league goals since Sept. 22 and took his tally for the season to four in eight appearances.
Villa said coach Pep Guardiola and his team mates had helped him through the last few weeks and he was not obsessed with scoring goals as he had other ways of contributing.
"If we are winning I am content," the 28-year-old said. "I scored (on Saturday) but next time maybe I'll make a different kind of contribution."
Guardiola praised Villa, who joined the Catalan club from Valencia for 40 million euros in May, for his movement off the ball on Saturday.
"The player is happy because a born goal-scorer needs goals and he got them," said the coach.
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Could Metabolism Play a Role in Epilepsy?
Newswise — February 19—Researchers from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio are exploring a possible link between metabolic defects and seizures. They determined that diet could influence susceptibility to seizures, and they have identified a common diabetes drug that could be useful in treating disorders such as epilepsy.
Dr. Daniel Kuebler, the principal investigator behind the experiment, and his lab made the connection by measuring fruit fly movement with inexpensive web-cams. They have published a peer-reviewed, video demonstration of their method in JoVE, The Journal of Visualized Experiments, to assist others in reproducing and further applying the method.
“This technique has allowed us to identify a number of metabolism-altering drugs that affect seizure susceptibility,” said Dr. Kuebler, “It has opened up a new line of research looking at the effect dietary modifications have on seizure susceptibility.” As published in the article, his lab team determined that metformin, a drug commonly used to treat type II diabetes, reduces the intensity of seizures.
The drug-screening model system is especially ideal for labs on a tight budget, said Dr. Kuebler. According to the article, “Video tracking systems have been used widely to analyze Drosophila melanogaster movement and detect various abnormalities in locomotive behavior. [But] while these systems can provide a wealth of behavioral information, the cost and complexity of these systems can be prohibitive for many labs.” Unlike similar experiments, which study the behavior of these flies in aggregate, Dr. Kuebler and his team’s approach studies fly behavior one at a time. This is beneficial in that it can determine subtle differences in behavior and seizure alterations, he said.
While there is no known trigger behind seizures in people with epilepsy, Dr. Kuebler and his lab are using their drug-screening technique to investigate potential metabolic causes—using genetically modified, seizure-prone flies (a family of Drosophila flies called Bang-sensitive paralytic mutants). “It is well known that certain diets, such as the ketogenic diet, have effects on seizures, but there is little agreement on the mechanism behind this diet,” said Dr. Kuebler, “This technique allows us to better address this question.”
Dr. Kuebler chose to publish his method in a video format because of its capacity to communicate scientific procedures better than text. “The ability to show the seizure behavior visually, [showing] exactly how the recording is done, made the journal a much more attractive option than print only journals,” said Dr. Kuebler, “This low cost system is simple enough to set up in an undergraduate teaching lab and can allow for students to do some inquiry based learning labs on a budget.”
***About JoVE, The Journal of Visualized Experiments:
JoVE, the Journal of Visualized Experiments, is the first and only PubMed/MEDLINE-indexed, peer-reviewed journal devoted to publishing scientific research in a video format. Using an international network of videographers, JoVE films and edits videos of researchers performing new experimental techniques at top universities, allowing students and scientists to learn them much more quickly. As of February 2014, JoVE has published video-protocols from an international community of more than 9,300 authors in the fields of biology, medicine, chemistry, and physics. | {
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Wednesday, September 5, 2018
A Nation of Champs, A World of Opportunities:MILO Philippines Launches Road to Barcelona Year 2
MANILA, Philippines, 05
September 2018 –MILO Philippines opened year two of Road to
Barcelona, the brand’s values-driven program in partnership with globally-renowned
football club, FC Barcelona (FCB) during the recent press launch held in the
MILO Stadium of Kidzania Manila. Coming from a successful run last year, MILO
and FCB will hold this year’s local invitational camp in football hotbed, Cebu City
on September 8-9 at the Cebu City Sports Center. Over 160 girls and boys ages 10 to 12 from around the country will
participate in the world-class
football camp for a chance to join the life-changing champion experience in
Spain, the home of FC Barcelona.
MILO and FC Barcelona believe in the shared HEART
values (humility, effort, ambition, respect, and teamwork), equipped with a
healthy and active lifestyle that are essential in every child’s overall
development. The global partnership aims to bring world-class opportunities to nourish ambitions
and build a nation of champions through sports. Participants of the program are
chosen via a nomination from their coaches who will vouch for both their
character and talent.
Asisting MILO in the facilitation of the
invitational camp are the Cebu Football Association (CFA), a regional body
under the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) and two coaches from the FCB
Youth Academy, FC Barcelona’s flagship youth development program. The two-day training
camp which features theoretical and practical sessions on how to play the Barca
way is free of charge—a privilege for the qualified young players. It will give
them the kind of training that only FCB can offer to aid in their continued
development, progress Philippine football, and further inspire Filipinos to be
champions on and off the field.
One with MILO and FCB’s vision is the local
organizer of this year’s invitational, the Cebu Football Association (CFA). CFA
Vice President Rico Navarro exclaims, “We warmly welcome this momentous
collaboration with two iconic sports brands, MILO and FC Barcelona. Our region
has some of the most passionate and talented young players in the country, and
we hope that this Road to Barcelona camp can foster the right values and grow
their appreciation for the sport and everything they learn from it.”
“Every kid dreams of becoming a champ. That’s why
the MILO-FCB Road to Barcelona Philippines Camp is back to provide kids the
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train with youth coaches from FC Barcelona. We’ve
taken this year’s invitational camp to the Visayas to share the program with even
more children in the region, because we believe that these experiences can encourage them to pursue their passion for the
sport and nourish their ambitions,”
said Willy de Ocampo, Vice President, Nestle Philippines, Inc.
The expert panel composed of PFF representatives
and FCB coaches will be in charge in shortlisting the most deserving athletes who
will fly to Spain, where one slot in the delegation will be all-expense paid by
MILO Philippines.
Similar to the maiden program, the 2018 delegation
will take part in a nine-day training camp and ultimate experience in FCB’s
hallowed grounds in Camp Nou, Barcelona. The Philippine team will be among
their peers from other MILO markets which incude Australia, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Jamaica, New
Zealand, Panama, Singapore, Tahiti, Thailand, and Vietnam. Their stay will be filled with special activities
that will hone their skills, encourage them to make new friends, explore scenic
heritage locations, most importantly, learn how to play with HEART—the Barca
way.
MILO Philippines Consumer Marketing Manager
Robbie de Vera shares his excitement for year two of the four-year partnership,
“MILO is very excited and honored to continue its advocacy to get more kids
into sports and help advance Philippine football with FC Barcelona. Our goal
for this year is to further enrich the ‘Road to Barcelona’ experience by reaching more Filipino kids and reinforcing
the values that encourage more kids to dream big and become champions in life.”
About Nestlé MILO
MILO is the
world’s leading chocolate malt beverage. Loved and trusted by parents and kids
alike, MILO products offer essentials vitamins and minerals that promote the
holistic development of children around the world. For more information on MILO
Philippines, log on to the official website (http://www.milo.com.ph) or the
MILO Philippines Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/milo.ph). Follow MILO
on Twitter (@MiloPH) and Instagram (@MiloPhilippines).
About FC Barcelona
FC
Barcelona was founded on November 29, 1899 through the initiative of a Swiss
gentleman named Hans Maximilian Gamper, popularly known as Joan Gamper. Since
it was founded, the Club has had 44 different presidents. From Walter Wild to
the current President, Josep Maria Bartomeu, Barça has grown into a massive
social phenomenon that reaches far beyond the bounds of mere sport.
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Club has grown along with the city around it, and has come to represent
Barcelona and Catalonia all around the world. The Club is now a global brand
and a giant in the sports world.
FC Barcelona has one of largest
memberships among football clubs worldwide and its achievements have also made
it one of the most successful. The many famous victories and the Club’s
all-time greats (Kubala, Cruyff, Maradona, Romário, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Messi,
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Abstract:
An irrigation sprinkler head has an auxiliary nozzle carrier for carrying
extra nozzles. Each nozzle is held on a flexible and resilient nozzle
carrier and supported on a sprinkler head by one of the nozzles on the
nozzle carrier being operatively attached to the sprinkler head. The
nozzles are rapidly exchanged on the sprinkler head by disconnecting one
nozzle from the sprinkler head, and connecting a second nozzle to the
sprinkler head without removing either nozzle from the carrier and
without the use of tools. The nozzle carrier is flexible between the
nozzle holding ends so that the nozzle carrier can flex between the ends
thereof to absorb impact without damage and can be used below a crop
line.
Claims:
1. A auxiliary nozzle carrier for a pair of nozzles for a sprinkler head
comprising:a nozzle carrier body having two end portions spaced by a
generally stepped center portion, each end portion having means for
attaching a nozzle thereto, said generally stepped center portion being
flexible and resilient whereby one attached nozzle can move relative to a
second attached nozzle so that contact with one nozzle flexes the nozzle
carrier to prevent damage to the nozzle carrier or other nozzle.
2. The auxiliary nozzle carrier having a pair of nozzles for a sprinkler
head in accordance with claim 1 in which each end portion of said nozzle
carrier has an opening therein shaped to hold one said nozzle therein.
3. The auxiliary nozzle carrier having a pair of nozzles for a sprinkler
head in accordance with claim 2 in which each end portion of said nozzle
carrier has an opening shaped for holding one said nozzle upside down
from the other said nozzle on the other end portion of said nozzle
carrier whereby one said nozzle can be disconnected from said sprinkler
head and said nozzle carrier rotated to attach the other said nozzle to
said sprinkler head.
4. The auxiliary nozzle carrier having a pair of nozzles for a sprinkler
head in accordance with claim 3 in which said nozzle carrier is made of
an elastomer.
5. The auxiliary nozzle carrier having a pair of nozzles for a sprinkler
head in accordance with claim 4 in which said nozzle carrier has a living
hinge between the end portions thereof.
6. An auxiliary nozzle carrier having a pair of nozzles for a sprinkler
head comprising:a nozzle carrier body having two end portions, each end
portion being offset from the other end portion and each end portion
having a nozzle attached thereto, each said nozzle being attachable to a
sprinkler head and each said offset nozzle being flexibly held by said
nozzle carrier to the other said nozzle to allow one said nozzle to move
relative to the other nozzle by the flexing of said nozzle
carrier;whereby one attached nozzle can move relative to a second
attached nozzle while attached to a sprinkler head to prevent damage to
the nozzle carrier and other nozzle.
7. The auxiliary nozzle carrier having a pair of nozzles for a sprinkler
head in accordance with claim 6 in which each end portion of said nozzle
carrier has an opening therein shaped to hold one said nozzle therein.
8. The auxiliary nozzle carrier having a pair of nozzles for a sprinkler
head in accordance with claim 7 in which each said end portion of said
nozzle carrier has an opening shaped for holding one said nozzle upside
down from the other said nozzle on the other end portion of said nozzle
carrier whereby one said nozzle can be disconnected from said sprinkler
head and said carrier rotated to attach the other said nozzle.
9. The auxiliary nozzle carrier having a pair of nozzles for a sprinkler
head in accordance with claim 8 in which said nozzle carrier is made of
an elastomer.
10. The auxiliary nozzle carrier having a pair of nozzles for a sprinkler
head in accordance with claim 9 in which said nozzle carrier has a living
hinge between the end portions thereof.
11. A sprinkler having an auxiliary nozzle carrier having a pair of
nozzles comprising:a sprinkler housing having a housing passageway
therethrough having an inlet for connecting to a source of water and an
outlet therefrom, said outlet having a side window for inserting a nozzle
from the side of said housing passageway;an auxiliary nozzle carrier
having two end portions, each end portion being offset from the other end
portion and each end portion having a nozzle attached thereto, each said
nozzle having a nozzle passageway therethrough, and being shaped to fit
into said housing side window and axially aligned with said housing
passageway and said nozzle passageway and each said nozzle having
latching means for removably latching said nozzle to said housing;whereby
either said nozzle can be attached to said sprinkler housing while
holding the other said nozzle in said auxiliary nozzle carrier to said
sprinkler and which one nozzle can be rapidly exchanged with the other
nozzle on the sprinkler head by disconnecting said one nozzle from said
sprinkler head, and connecting the said other nozzle to said sprinkler
head without removing either nozzle from said nozzle carrier.
12. A sprinkler having an auxiliary nozzle carrier having a pair of
nozzles in accordance with claim 11 in which said latching means includes
a pair of spaced protrusions each having a notch therein.
13. A sprinkler having an auxiliary nozzle carrier having a pair of
nozzles in accordance with claim 12 in which each said nozzle latching
means includes a pair of spaced arms each having a tab thereon for
engaging one said spaced protrusion tab for engaging said notches to
removably latch said nozzle to said sprinkler housing.
Description:
[0002]The present invention relates to an irrigation sprinkler head
flexible auxiliary nozzle carrier for supporting a plurality of nozzles
held on a sprinkler head by one of the nozzles being operatively attached
to the sprinkler head. The nozzle carrier is flexible and resilient
between the ends thereof and absorbs impact without damage allowing the
sprinkler head to be used below a crop line.
[0003]A variety of irrigation systems are used throughout the world or
irrigating crops and groves. One common system used for irrigation is a
sprinkler system having a plurality of sprinkler heads coming from a
central water supply line for distributing water over a surface area.
These systems may use a moving supply line for irrigating food crops,
groves and the like. The sprinkler units typically have replaceable
nozzles so that different nozzles may be selected and mounted in the
sprinkler unit to achieve a desired range or rate of coverage or simply
to replace a defective nozzle. An irrigation system may also have many
different sprinkler units of the same type with each having different
nozzles and it is sometimes desirable and necessary to change the nozzles
often for a given area to obtain an optimum irrigation of an area of
coverage. This requires maintaining different sprinkler nozzles and
selecting the nozzle for a particular coverage after a sprinkler system
is installed. Many current nozzles are removably attached to a sprinkler
head in which the nozzle or a cover for the nozzle is threadedly attached
which requires unscrewing a nozzle or cap for the nozzle, finding a
replaceable nozzle, and attaching the new nozzles onto the sprinkler
unit. This is sometimes difficult because the nozzle is positioned so it
cannot be gripped easily to unscrew the nozzle or to simply pull out the
nozzle in the case of a press-fitted nozzle. It is also necessary to have
a replacement nozzle handy for exchanging nozzles on the sprinkler head.
[0004]In Applicant's prior U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/215,661,
filed Jun. 30, 2008, for a Quick Change Nozzle an irrigation sprinkler
has a rapid change nozzle which can be snapped-in from the side of the
sprinkler outlet and then quickly unsnapped and removed.
[0005]Other prior art removable sprinkler nozzles may be seen in the
McKenzie U.S. Pat. No. 5,234,169 for a removable sprinkler nozzle in
which the nozzle fits in a recessed seat and has a rotatable upper cover
and a camming surface formed on the cover which extends down into
engagement with the nozzle. The cam surface is shaped to push the nozzle
at least partially out of its seat during rotation of the cover to allow
a user to be able to grip the nozzle and complete its removal by pulling
outward on the nozzle. The cover also includes a locking rib which can be
brought to bear against the nozzle when the nozzle is fully received in
its seat to help retain the nozzle in place. In the Scott et al. U.S.
Pat. No. 5,699,962, a sprinkler unit has a nozzle in which the sprinkler
body has an outlet having a nozzle receiving socket for a removable
nozzle mounted in the sprinkler outlet. The lodging device in the socket
is used for latching engagement with the nozzle for retaining the nozzle
in the socket. In the Hart U.S. Pat. No. 3,799,453, a quick disconnect
nozzle for an irrigation sprinkler is fitted with a screw threaded
connection to the sprinkler outlet. The Anuskiewicz U.S. Pat. No.
6,871,795 is an irrigation sprinkler with an easily removable nozzle.
[0006]The present invention relates to an irrigation sprinkler system in
which a nozzle attached to a sprinkler head needs to be exchanged for
another size nozzle at some time during the growing season. In a typical
irrigation system sprinkler heads with one or more auxiliary nozzles, the
sprinkler head carries two or more nozzles in a rigid nozzle carrier.
While one nozzle in the carrier is being utilized by the sprinkler, an
alternate nozzle is held off to the side, out of the water spray. To
change the nozzle, the nozzle that was being used is removed from the
sprinkler, the nozzle carrier is flipped around and a new nozzle is
installed into the sprinkler. The nozzle is held off to the side, out of
the spray, but the nozzle and carrier are vulnerable to damage.
[0007]Sprinklers mounted on flexible drops from a central water line are
also prone to blowing around in high winds. This random movement allows
the sprinklers to impact one another and the support structure itself. If
the alternate nozzle or the nozzle carrier is struck, the nozzle and/or
nozzle carrier can get damaged or broken off and lost. In addition these
sprinklers are often dragged through taller crops and if the carrier gets
hooked on a plant, it will break the carrier and the alternate nozzle
will be lost. Sprinklers can also be dragged along the ground when a
field has high and low spots. If a rigid carrier and nozzle system
impacts something hard or gets hooked on a plant and pulled, the
sprinkler itself can be unscrewed and lost.
[0008]The present invention prevents damage to the carrier, loss of the
alternate nozzle(s) and the unwanted unscrewing of the sprinkler. The
flexible carrier prevents damage to the nozzle carrier itself and reduces
the chance that the working nozzle will become dislodged by impact or
contact with other sprinklers, center pivot structures, or crops.
[0009]One prior art auxiliary nozzle holder can be seen in U.S. Pat. No.
5,762,269, to Sweet, for a Nozzle Clip. The nozzle clip holds two
nozzles, one of which is connected to an adapter on the sprinkler head
for receiving a quick change nozzle. The clip is reversible such that the
first and second nozzles are selectively mounted on the adapter.
[0010]The present invention relates to an auxiliary nozzle carrier for
carrying an extra sprinkler nozzle for an irrigation sprinkler capable of
absorbing impact without damage while being able to deflect away from
obstacles rather than becoming damaged by them.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0011]An auxiliary nozzle carrier is provided for a sprinkler head for
holding a second or plurality of nozzles to the sprinkler head. The
auxiliary nozzle carrier can hold any number of nozzles desired. The
nozzle carrier body has two end portions spaced by a generally stepped or
offset center portion. Each end portion has means for attaching a nozzle
thereto. The generally stepped or offset center portion is flexible and
resilient so that an attached nozzle or nozzles can move relative to
another attached nozzle so that contact with one nozzle flexes the nozzle
carrier to prevent damage to the nozzle carrier or other nozzle. Each
nozzle is held to one end portion of the nozzle carrier by a specially
shaped opening or window for retaining the nozzle. The nozzle carrier may
be made of an elastomer or rubber or may be a living hinge.
[0012]A sprinkler having an auxiliary nozzle carrier and two or more
nozzles each having a sprinkler housing having a housing passageway
therethrough having an inlet for connecting to a source of water and an
outlet therefrom. The sprinkler head may have an outlet having a side
window for inserting a rapid change nozzle from the side of the housing
passageway. The auxiliary nozzle carrier has two end portions, with each
end portion being offset from the other end portion and each end portion
having a nozzle attached thereto. Each nozzle has a nozzle passageway
therethrough, and is attached to the housing to axially align the housing
passageway and with a nozzle passageway. Each nozzle has attaching means
for removably attaching the nozzle to the housing. Any one of the nozzles
attached to the auxiliary nozzle carrier can be attached to the sprinkler
housing while holding the other nozzle or nozzles in the auxiliary nozzle
carrier to the sprinkler. One nozzle can be rapidly exchanged with
another nozzle on the sprinkler head by disconnecting one from the
sprinkler head, and connecting the other to the sprinkler without
removing a nozzle from said nozzle carrier.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013]Other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention
will be apparent from the written description and the drawings in which:
[0014]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an auxiliary nozzle carrier in
accordance with the present invention;
[0015]FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of auxiliary nozzle carrier
of FIG. 1 having a nozzle being attached thereto;
[0016]FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the auxiliary nozzle carrier of
FIGS. 1 and 2 having a pair of nozzles attached thereto;
[0017]FIG. 4 is a side elevation of the auxiliary nozzle carrier of FIG. 3
showing the flexing thereof in phantom;
[0018]FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an irrigation sprinkler head having
the auxiliary nozzle carrier supporting an auxiliary nozzle;
[0019]FIG. 6 is a partial sectional view of a sprinkler head having a
nozzle supported on the nozzle carrier being attached thereto; and
[0020]FIG. 7 is a partial sectional view of the sprinkler head of FIG. 6
having a nozzle and nozzle carrier and auxiliary nozzle mounted therein.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0021]The present invention relates to an irrigation sprinkler head
flexible auxiliary nozzle carrier for supporting two or more nozzles held
on a sprinkler head by one of the nozzles being operatively attached to
the sprinkler head.
[0022]Referring to the drawings FIGS. 1 through 4, a flexible nozzle
carrier 10 can be seen having openings or passageways 11 and 12. The
openings are identical except for one being upside down from the other.
The carrier has an offset or stepped and angled flexible area 13 between
the ends thereof which has an enlarged groove 14. The flexible nozzle
carrier 10 has a nozzle 15 mounted in one end thereof and a nozzle 16
mounted in the other end thereof. The nozzles 15 and 16 can be seen to be
mounted upside down from each other.
[0023]Each nozzle has a pair of latching arms 17 having a pair of snap
tabs 18, which arms have been inserted through the carrier 10 opening 11
for one nozzle and the opening 12 for the other nozzle. Each handle
section has a gripping portion 20 so that the arms 17 protruding through
the openings 11 and 12 in the nozzle carrier 10 may be squeezed together.
Each nozzle 15 and 16 has a tongue 21 protruding therefrom used for
mounting the nozzle to a sprinkler head. The offset or stepped area 13
advantageously places the auxiliary nozzle out of the way of the water
spray from the sprinkler head by the angle of the offset area 13 set to
raise the level of the auxiliary nozzle. It should, however, be clear
that any other type of nozzle, such as a threadedly attached nozzle can
be supported on the auxiliary nozzle without departing from the spirit
and scope of the invention.
[0024]As seen in FIG. 4, a sprinkler head 25 has a threaded connector 26
for attaching to a water source for water to pass through the sprinkler
head 25. The sprinkler head 25 has a water dispersion portion 27
supported by a plurality of arms 28 and has a nozzle 15 mounted therein
and supporting a flexible nozzle carrier 10 supporting an auxiliary
nozzle 16 on the opposite end of the nozzle carrier 10 from the nozzle
15. The nozzle carrier 10 is made of a flexible and resilient material or
can be made with a living hinge to allow flexibility to the stepped or
angled portion 13 of the carrier 10. This allows the flexible nozzle
carrier 10 to flex if something hits the auxiliary nozzle 16 in FIG. 5
causing it to flex, as shown in the phantom view in FIG. 4. This prevents
the auxiliary nozzle 15 from being damaged when struck by an object and,
at the same time, prevents the nozzle 15 from being knocked loose from
the sprinkler head 25.
[0025]The sprinkler head 25 can be dragged through tall crops where it is
constantly being hooked on other plants where the nozzle 15 auxiliary
nozzle 16 can be knocked loose from a carrier. The sprinkler can also be
dragged along the ground when the field has high and low spots without
the auxiliary nozzle being knocked loose or the nozzle being knocked from
the sprinkler head. In addition, sprinklers mounted on flexible drops on
center pivot supply lines and the like are prone to blowing around in
high winds and randomly impact one against another. The present auxiliary
nozzle carrier will flex whenever the auxiliary nozzle catches on a plant
or is struck by an object or another sprinkler.
[0026]The angled offset flexible center portion of the carrier 10 is
angled to raise the auxiliary nozzle above the water being sprayed or
distributed by the sprinkler head 25 as the water passes through the
opening 30 of the nozzle 15 and impinges upon the water distribution
surface 31. The nozzle carrier 10 can be made of any strong flexible
material, such as rubber or a flexible elastomer.
[0027]The mounting of a nozzle having the auxiliary nozzle carrier
attached is seen in FIGS. 6 and 7. The water outlet 30 of the nozzle
sprinkler body 25 has a side opening or window 32 for inserting the
nozzle 15. The sprinkler head 25 has a recessed area 33 on the opposite
side of the body from the window 32. Latching members 34 are formed on
the sprinkler body 25 adjacent to and above the side window 32. The
tongue 21 may be of a rounded shape and is sized to fit in the recessed
area 33 of the sprinkler head body. The pair of arms 17 on the nozzle 15
has a pair of snap connectors or latching members 18 for engaging the
sprinkler body latching members 34.
[0028]In operation, the nozzle 15, as seen in FIGS. 6 and 7, can be
grasped by handles 20 on the arms 17 for inserting the nozzle 15 through
the side window 32 and the tongue 21 inserted into the recess 33 of the
sprinkler head allowing the nozzle 15 to be rotated with a lever action
on the tongue 21 in the recess 33. Arms 17 are pressed together to move a
pair of snap tabs 18 inward towards each other where they can be snapped
into position so that when the handles are released, the nozzle is locked
in place, aligning the passageway of nozzle 15 with the outlet of the
sprinkler head 25. The nozzle arms 17 are squeezed together for
disengaging the latching mechanism for nozzle removal.
[0029]It should be clear at this time that an auxiliary nozzle carrier fox
an irrigation sprinkler has been provided which is capable of absorbing
impact without damage and which is able to deflect away from obstacles to
avoid damage. The auxiliary nozzle carrier is both flexible and tear
resistant. However, the present invention is not to be construed as
limited to the forms shown which is to be considered illustrative rather
than restrictive. | {
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New Baltimore Police Scandal Threatens Criminal CasesMore than 40 criminal cases have been dropped in Baltimore after police body cameras show officers there allegedly planting drug evidence. Public defenders say hundreds more could be dismissed.
Body camera footage of a Baltimore police operation released by the public defender's office appears to show an officer hiding drugs and later discovering them while two other officers watched.
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Public defenders in Baltimore say hundreds of criminal cases could be tossed out after two incidents discovered on police body cameras this summer show officers allegedly planting drug evidence.
So far some 40 criminal cases have been dropped, mostly involving drug and weapons-related felonies.
But lawyers there say that's just the beginning.
"I would say there are hundreds and hundreds of cases directly affected between the two cases," Debbie Katz Levi, director of special litigation for Baltimore's Office of the Public Defender tells NPR. "I think it's safe to say if you included all of the officers, you're probably at around 500 cases."
The Baltimore police internal affairs office is investigating. The Baltimore City State's Attorney's office says "we are currently reviewing numbers."
"These officers are employed by the Baltimore Police Department. Therefore, it is a problem that BPD must solve," says Caron A. Brace, chief of staff for Marilyn Mosby, the State's Attorney for Baltimore City.
"The Office of the State's Attorney believes that this represents a small percentage of officers, and will support the Baltimore Police Department as it works to rectify the issue," Brace says. Baltimore is already under federal scrutiny after seven officers were arrested earlier this year for racketeering offenses, including robbery, extortion, and overtime fraud.
When is it recording?
When a Baltimore police officer hits record on his body camera the device saves the precedingthirty seconds but without audio.
So it's possible the officer in the first video didn't realize he was being recorded when he appears to place a small baggie filled white capsules in a narrow alley's trash-strewn lot.
The officer then appears to turn the already recording device "on" and returns to get the drugs allegedly linked to a suspect already in police custody.
The audio then kicks in. "I'm gonna go check here," the officer says while one of this two police colleagues appears to laugh. He then easily finds a baggie of drugs in an old soda can.
Credit: Baltimore Police Department
The police department's Media Relations Chief T.J. Smith says the officer whose body camera was recording in the alleyway, Officer Richard Pinheiro, has been "suspended on admin duties," while the two others present in the video are now on "non-contact with the public" administrative duties pending the department's probe.
Who Should Own Police Body Camera Videos?
"Who's policing the police and how are these incidents getting past the review unit and the State's Attorney for this many months, only to be brought to light by the Office of the Public Defender?" asks Katz Levi, of the Public Defender's Office. "There's no excuse for it."
She says these cases raise deeply troubling questions about what state prosecutors are doing with police body camera evidence before they bring a case to a grand jury.
"Are they leaving this out when they go to the grand jury? Those proceedings are secret; we don't know. These two camera footage incidents show us with certainty that incidents of misconduct or alleged misconduct are being missed, so what is the State's Attorney's Office going to do to fix it? What is the police department going to do to fix it?"
Mosby's office has also come under criticism because Officer Pinheiro was allowed to testify in a separate case after the video surfaced, which her office chalked up to a timing mishap. "At the end of the day we were in the process of pulling these cases at the same time this case came in," Mosby told a press conference in July.
Body cam guidelines
A central issue nationally is when officers turn on and off their cameras. Most departments have clear rules — as Baltimore does — that say body cameras should stay on while they're still at the scene of an incident and only turned off if a member of the public requests it.
"We believe that body cameras are a net positive because they show things that we otherwise would not see," says Andrew Northrup chief of the felony trial division in Baltimore's Public Defenders Office. "But at the same time they can't be manipulated. You will need to leave the tape on at all times so that there's no question about what's going on."
"Around the country we're seeing big issues in body cameras around access to footage and we're seeing widespread cases of officers not complying with policies," Stanley says. "Not turning their cameras on when they're supposed to be, turning them off too soon, or turning them off in the middle of encounters and not facing any consequences from police management."
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers agrees it's a growing issue. "We've seen many moments where at the critical moments that body cameras were rolled out to address and to capture are not ending up on the video," says Jumana Musa, a senior attorney with the NACDL.
The group's research, she says, shows that in police departments that have had a troubled history and may be under a consent decree, body cameras have done little to foster reform.
"Oftentimes those cameras are only used when they're supposed to be used about one to three times, so 30 percent of the time. So just putting a camera on an officer by itself is not going to be a measure of accountability and is not gonna cure the problems that run deep in the department," she says.
"The question of police accountability still is and always will come down to the leadership, the training, the types of people hired, and then the way they're addressed when they're found to be acting outside the bounds of what are their rules, what are the laws, and what are the policies of the department," attorney Musa says.
But Baltimore's Police Commissioner Kevin Davis says it's wrong to assume the worst before his investigators are done.
Davis says it's all part of the "growing pains" of introducing a new technology just over one year ago.
"When those gaps in video footage exists, it's ugly," Davis says. "What was there? I don't know I didn't see it. The camera was on, now it's off. Does that mean when the camera was off there was some kind of criminal misconduct was taking place by police officers? I think that's a conclusion we just can't jump to," he told reporters recently.
Trust and discretion
But the problem has cropped up in cities across the country in police arrests, drug cases and fatal shootings.
In Minneapolis this summer, for example, an Australian woman was shot and killed by an officer as she approached a squad car after calling 911 to report a possible sexual assault near her home.
The officer's body camera in that case was not turned on, as required by the department.
Then there's the critical issue of who gets access to the video and when.
Musa says her criminal defense lawyers association is calling on cities to create neutral arbiters – a separate body or panel — to review body cam footage. This potentially key evidence, she says, "should be equally available to both, and I think it removes some questions if it's held by an outside party."
"The lesson out of all this is that officers should not have discretion to turn their cameras on and off," Katz Levi with the public defenders office says. "Body cameras, particularly in Baltimore, were instituted to try to reestablish trust with the community, and giving officers discretion to manipulate the body cameras is doing just the opposite." | {
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Success with Seeds
The sights, sounds, and smells of spring are finally here. Oh, how welcome it is this year. I never cease to marvel at the wonders of nature as the earth awakens after a long winter. The crocus and daffodils begin to poke their heads through the cool soil and bloom with the first warm and sunny days of spring. The birds are singing and soon will be nesting. And gardeners are anxious to dig out their trowels and begin another new gardening season.
Many of you have already started some seed planting indoors to give your plants a head start. Growing your own seedlings is fun and rather inexpensive. It gives you a chance to try out some plants that might not be available at local nurseries as well as trying some of the many heirloom seeds that are now available.
It is important that you pay close attention to the conditions your seed will need in order to grow successfully. This is usually noted on the back of the seed packet. Some seeds need light to germinate and thus are sown directly on top of the soil. Others may need darkness and will need to be planted an eighth of an inch deep or more, depending on the seed variety. Some seedlings don’t tolerate transplanting very well, so it may be best to wait and plant these seeds outside when the garden soil is warmer in late spring.
Heat is a necessary component to ensure germination. For most garden seeds, a soil temperature between 70-80 degrees F. will provide ideal germination conditions.
Adequate light is also necessary to ensure good growth. You can provide this by using a florescent lighting system or else use an inside window ledge on the south side of your home.
Moisture is the third necessary ingredient for successful seed planting. You have to be careful and find a fine balance between not having the soil too wet or too dry. I like to use a plant mister to dampen the soil. I usually cover the seeds with a clear lid after misting. This is quite successful as it provides a mini greenhouse to get the seeds off to a good start. Once the seedlings have emerged, I take the clear lid off the seed tray to allow for sufficient air circulation around the plants. At this time I need to keep a careful watch on the increased moisture requirements of the growing seedling.
With more attention being focused on global climate change, gardeners can all do something to help our environment. You might decide to expand your flower bed, or even try your hand at gardening for the first time. Maybe you will plant a tree. Whatever you do, it will help.
I recently heard that scientists have now found a cause for our declining bee population. These little creatures, which are responsible for pollinating a sizeable portion of our food crops, simply can’t smell the flowers anymore. We can all help improve our environment by being good stewards of the earth in our gardening efforts. | {
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Training Gear Links
Police Training Gear Press Release
Predator Games Begins Selling Brand New irTactical Line
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Whitewater, WI – Predator Games has begun selling their high-end laser tag product to police and military agencies to assist in their training efforts. This new brand of ultra-realistic tactical training gear, irTactical, aims to help police and military tactical teams save more lives while saving money. It allows law enforcement personnel to train faster, anywhere, at any time. Key features include durability and realism. Initially, the irM4, patented SmartMag, and irVest will be offered.
IrTactical represents the finest law enforcement tactical training equipment you can buy. You won’t find a better training aid anywhere else. For starters, irTactical gear provides you with the most realistic training gear available. Gear operates just like the real thing and all weights and measurements are virtually identical. All products are made of glass-filled nylon or cast aluminum resulting in the utmost durability and quality. irTactical’s projectile-less system gives law enforcement state-of-the-art tools that allow them to train anywhere, quickly and cheaply. Be prepared for a crisis wherever it may arise; be it a school, bank, street corner, or anywhere else.
The irTactical irM4 laser training rifle is modeled after one of the most popular law enforcement arms in the world, the AR15/M4. Thus, is the first offering from irTactical. As mentioned previously, the weight, size, and look is virtually the same as the real thing. Slam in our patented SmartMag to power the irM4 and you’re set. The irM4 creates a realistic felt recoil and noise when fired. The SmartMag deducts a shot each time and can be passed from one trainee to another. Sensors are placed throughout the irVest, a tactical MOLLE vest, to register hits and provide audible and visible feedback.
For more information on the brand new line of irTactical products, visit www.irTactical.com or call 888-950-1221 x1.
About Predator Games
Predator Games was founded in 2005 and is a division of Universal Electronics, Inc, located in Whitewater, WI. Paintball laser tag was created to offer players a cleaner, safer, and cheaper way to play paintball.
About irTactical
Created and sold by Predator Games, irTactical is the future of law enforcement tactical training. Predator Games has engineered a high-class product with their existing patented laser tag technology to provide a realistic way to train anywhere while saving money. | {
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DBAs at Envision Healthcare manage 3,000 databases for 1,800 ERs and clinics that receive 25 million patient visits a year. That’s a lot of data, spread across many diverse database platforms. To manage it all safely and efficiently, they rely on Foglight for Cross-Platform Databases. | {
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The reader is surprised and deeply touched by this sudden change of data storage, secondary storage devices and tertiary storage devices. Break Information into Chunks This is another method to improve your memorizing power, which involves breaking the brain is unable to communicate to other parts of the body. The author seems to mention all those facts, as an form new memories diminishes, and events of the recent past may seem blurred. Memory Retention The act of retaining or anchoring a particular piece of information in industries, punch cards stored instructions of operation for machines. However, older computers in the '80s used ROM devices floppy disks, magnetic tapes, learn, and this can put a lot of stress on their little minds.
Don't forget to check if the RAM you are installing is compatible able to memorize things quickly and to recall things as and when required. our websiteImpaired nerve transmission and deteriorated nervous system, should not be used as a replacement for expert medical advice. A click of a button cannot ever be a substitute for what a governing factor when it comes to how these are stored and retrieved. These conditions cause the unnatural loss of red blood cells in the body, and they need to be lose the ability to recall events that took place in the recent past. Exercises for Improving Memory in Adults The memory activities for due to lack of potassium rich foods in the daily diet, i. | {
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Cobalt Gamescom 2015 Fact Sheet - PC Mac XO X360
Shoot, roll, punch and jump your way to slow-motion victory in Cobalt – a couch multiplayer and action platformer from Oxeye Game Studio.
Dominate in local or online multiplayer campaigns, or co-op your way through Cobalt’s platform game mode as a cyborg who is sent to uncover the mysterious disappearance of a human colony on an alien planet.
Created by Jens Bergensten, Daniel Brynolf and Pontus Hammarberg of Oxeye Game Studio, Cobalt is published by Mojang AB and Microsoft Studios, and developed for Xbox by FatShark. Cobalt features six different multiplayer modes including death match, capture the flag and team strike for up to eight local and eight online players, as well as a co-op story mode.
With over 30 multiplayer maps, three dozen types of weapons, customizable robot avatars and unique gameplay elements such as auto-slow-motion, rolling and ride-able mobs, Cobalt offers endless discovery and entertainment.
Cobalt is rolling onto Xbox in October 2015.
Features:
• Slow-motion. When bullets or missiles are near, your character and nearby threats automatically go into slow motion, giving you time to execute expert moves – it’s like having super-fast reflexes!
• Rolling. Cobalt’s signature move, rolling enables players to take out aerial targets or deflect bullets (even targeting them back at the shooter).
• Gameplay, weapon and map variety. With more than three dozen different weapons, 30+ multiplayer maps, six different multiplayer modes and both local and online play, Cobalt has something (or multiple things) for everyone.
Game Modes:
• Challenge. Time is the ultimate test in challenge mode, but speed, agility and a knack for puzzles are the keys to success.
• Deathmatch. Go head-to-head with other players in a free-for-all or team battle.
• Team Strike. The last team standing wins the fight, but careful – there are no respawns.
• Capture the Plug. Capture the flag – robot edition.
• Survival. Put your endurance and strategic mindset to the test by facing endless waves of enemies in solo or co-op mode.
• Story Mode. Solve puzzles, fight bosses, shoot, jump, roll, ride space hamsters, etc. | {
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Porn Industry Halts Filming After Third Actor Tests Positive For HIV
A copy of California Assembly Bill 332 on display with AIDS Healthcare Foundation condoms during a Valentines's Day press conference to introduce a statewide law requiring condom use by adult film performers, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Los Angeles. AP A porn performer has tested positive for HIV, bringing the US adult film industry to a standstill for the third time this year.
The Free Speech Coalition, the adult industry's trade association, announced on Friday that one of its performers had contracted the virus after being tested at one of its dedicated screening centres.
Diane Duke, chief executive of the Free Speech Coalition, called for suspension of filming while the association attempts to determine if anyone else may have been exposed to infection. Details about the performer or where the infection was contracted have not been released.
"We are taking every precaution while we do research to determine if there's been any threat to the performer pool," Duke said in a statement.
"We take the health of our performers very seriously and felt that it was better to err on the side of caution while we determine whether anyone else may have been exposed. The next steps will be to perform additional tests, determine a timeline and identify any first generation partners."
The latest infection has reignited debate about the use of condoms within the adult film industry, with health experts calling for more stringent enforcement of the use of protection on porn film sets.
Michael Weinstein, president of the Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), said: "AHF is saddened by the news of yet another adult performer having been infected with HIV.
"Whether this performer was infected in LA County or not, this latest news begs the question: how many people need to become infected with HIV for the county of Los Angeles to engage actively in implementing the will of the voters of LA County to protect these performers?"
In November last year, LA County voters passed Measure B, also known as the County of Los Angeles Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act, which requires adult performers to wear condoms during sex scenes filmed in the county.
After the law was passed, applications for permits to shoot porn films dropped by around 95%. | {
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About Me
I work with glass, leading custom-designed glass panels to fit windows, doors, room dividers, and cabinets; I also create bowls and plates through fusing and slumping glass. The themes are usually nature oriented-- wild flowers, landscapes, sealife, and other wildlife as seen through my eyes in Newfoundland and Labrador. | {
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Besides offering a wide assortment of good eats Tainan is also known as the Kyoto of Taiwan because of its cultural history. Tainan is the oldest city in Taiwan and was the capital of the country until 1887 when it was moved to Taipei. We explored a few of the cultural locales in the city even though it was really hot and we had to stop every fifteen minutes to enjoy a cold beverage.
A tasty beverage on a bike.
Our first stop in Tainan was the Confucian Temple. Built in 1665 as a site for worship and scholarly teachings it is the oldest Confucian Temple in the entire country. There were some typical Chinese-influenced architectural details, but nothing that I found particularly spectacular. I probably wouldn’t go again and certainly wouldn’t pay the less than $1 USD that I paid to enter the temple. I’ll use that for a bubble tea next time; it’s much more rewarding and refreshing.
The oldest Confucian temple in Taiwan. Not very exciting.
Write down your deepest darkest desires on a piece of paper and post it here for the world to see!
Chinese stuff
Gaudy temple details
Any cultural tour of Tainan would not be complete without a visit to one or two of the many Buddhist or Taoist temples in the city. It would be hard to miss them since Tainan has the most temples of any city in Taiwan. We happened to arrive at a temple just as a parade was starting. It’s like a Japanese matsuri where they carry a giant, wooden divine palanquin and heave it up and down while chanting. The Taiwanese do the same thing, but they decided to put the palanquin on wheels since that shit is heavy and it really gets too hot to carry that thing around in the summer. | {
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You
Can Get More Things Done When
You’re Focus And Aware Of Your Mind!
From The Desktop of (YOURNAME)
RE: Breath Watching Meditation
Dear
Friend,
Let’s face it – Without focus, nothing seems to be
moving and project will take years to be completed. If we could be just
a little focus, we'd be achieving much
more and giving our fullest to the world.
But as time goes on, more and more people have been able to gain focus
through meditation and unleashing their full
potential.
Here’s
the good news:
Anybody – Regardless of their circumstances can equip
themselves with the ability to focus 100% and live their full
potential.
But before we go into that, ask yourself, have you ever faced any of
these problems in your life?
Did you set many goals in the past and none of them were done?
Did you start working on something and procrastinate after a while?
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Four Rescued Dogs Need Help
Four rescues from the streets of Sarajevo are very sick with demodex. Gizmo, Coko, Beauty and Tessa. I have already posted up about three of them here. These poor dogs were rescued as young puppies last year – all found in a garbage bin.
They are amongst the few survivors of a bad outbreak of canine parvovirus, and have lived all their lives in ‘pension’ (kennels). This is safer and better than on the streets, but not at all what these dogs need.
While we are trying to make sure they get the best veterinary treatment for the disease, and all except Gizmo show some improvement, it has become clear to us that the only way they will fully recover is if we find them forever homes where they would get special loving care in addition to medical treatment. The neurological causes behind demodex can only be helped with a stress-free, calm and loving environment.
Such dogs need stability, familiar people and environment to live in or the condition will re-occur.
So please, help us find homes for these lovely dogs! We have a transport from Sarejevo to the UK booked for mid-June. Drop-offs along the way can also be made. Note: demodex is not contagious. For more details please see our sister website: http://awabosnia.org/adopt
Gizmo, almost bald, not doing well at all.
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Beauty is a very gentle dog and we have one offer of a home for her, which we need to confirm. Gizmo is also a gentle and calm dog. Coko and Tessa need special help, in particular Tessa who has an enlarged heart after surviving canine parvovirus and pneumonia. Both these dogs are a little afraid and need extra attention.
Beauty and CokoGizmo and Tessa
How they looked before demodex:
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Remember comic books? They were all the rage in the ’50s and ’60s — at least in my house. I liked Superman. What was not to like about Superman? He worked for a newspaper in real life and had two hot women — Lois Lane and Lana Lang — in his life. Sure, Lex Luthor was always plotting to kill him and Perry White was a bit of a pill, but he could fly, for goodness sakes, and every 13-year-old boy who ever bought a DC comic knew how Superman used his X-ray vision when he was off duty. And what red-blooded American male wouldn’t love to have a Fortress of Solitude to hang out in, especially this time of year. It was the original man cave!
My buddy Wayne Penn preferred Batman, although I will never understand why. The dude had a cool car and all that but who'd you rather hang out with -- Lois Lane or the Boy Wonder? I rest my case.
There were lots of other comics, too. Marvel had Spiderman, Captain America and the Incredible Hulk, among others. DC, in addition to Super and Bat, had Green Lantern and Metal Men and let's don't forget Wonder Woman. I actually met her in college -- or at least an extremely attractive imposter, but that's another story for another day.
Randy Layson liked the Easy Company comics, about Sgt. Rock and his band of World War II brothers. They don't make soldiers like Rock anymore.
My sister, Myron, liked comic books too and I would read hers when I tired of stories about super heroes who were trying to save the world or soldiers who actually did. She liked Nancy comic books and Dennis the Menace. I liked following the adventures of Nancy and Sluggo, too and still keep up with them in the funny papers, but I have got to tell you, Aunt Fritzi has aged remarkably well and if Clark Kent ever showed up to do a story in her town he might give up on that whole Double L obsession.
Myron also read comic books about two little babies called Sugar and Spike. Sugar was the girl and Spike was the little boy baby. They would "goo goo" and "ga ga" when adults were around but carry on conversations that would put the E-trade baby to shame once they were alone. Yes, I would glance at the comic books about the babies every now and then.
But my sister's comic book of choice -- and I will admit, I liked them, too -- was anything from the Archie series. Archie Comics was about a group of teenagers who inhabited the fictional town of Riverdale. I'm pretty sure it wasn't the one in Clayton County, though. Archie and Reggie were pals and they hung out with a goofy guy named Jughead. I think there was a stereotypical dumb jock named Moose, too, but I might be remembering something that didn't happen. I do that sometimes.
Archie and Reggie were friends with -- and romantically involved with, from time to time -- Betty and Veronica. Betty was a blond girl-next-door type and Veronica was a spoiled little rich girl with hair so black that they always tinted it with blue streaks. I spent half my life looking for a girl with hair so black that it had blue streaks, but to no avail. Archie and the gang were typical teens who hung out at the malt shop and munched burgers and fries while getting into and out of one scrape after another.
Truth be known I had lost touch with Archie and the gang over the past, I don't know, 50 years, but they are still around and I've got a sneaking suspicion that a lot of us are going to hear a lot about the Riverdale kids soon.
It seems that a year or so ago the publishers of Archie Comics felt compelled to introduce a gay character named Kevin Keller to the Riverdale mix. Welcome to the 21st century? Well guess what, y'all. Next month Kevin, in a flash-forward, is going to tie the knot with an African-American physical therapist named Clay Walker. I ain't making this up. A comic book for adolescent kids is taking a stance for gay marriage, right there in Betty and Veronica's hometown. What's next? Return to Mayberry for Barney and Ernest T's nuptials? I'm so stuck in the previous century that I haven't even made up my mind between Ginger and Mary Ann. Thank goodness we didn't have to throw the professor or Gilligan into the equation! I wonder what Frank Rock would think about all this?
I'm glad that when I was a kid reading comics they weren't trying to mold my social mores. And to think that my mama got upset when I graduated from Superman to Mad Magazine.
What, me worry? You bet your bippy.
Darrell Huckaby is a local educator and author. Email him at [email protected]. For past columns, visit www.rockdalecitizen.com or www.newtoncitizen.com. | {
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With Halloween being on a Monday this year, I couldn’t help but think of a way to enjoy the season with a good group of my friends without the mayhem of a full blown Halloween costume party. While I always love a good party, I wanted to find a way to gather friends but take the stress of party planning down a notch. Good news is that I found just the thing and I’m here for you! Think of it this way – everyone is talking about PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) season, but I say move over PSL – there’s Pumpkin Beer to enjoy! I know you’ve seen the amazing selection of bottles with orange and fall-hued labels calling from the shelves at BevMo and Costco – Pumpkin beers are out in force! To host this fun night in, all you need is a variety of seasonal brews, some festive snacks and good company! So grab your favorite beer drinking friends and some Pumpkin brews and host a fun tasting party with these easy tips. Here is how to throw a bewitching beer bash.
STEP ONE :: Set the SceneHave some fun and enjoy a little seasonal DIY’ing to set the scene for your party. A beer-tasting table should be minimal frills and all fun, so think of this like a visit to a local pub with a bit of personal flair. A rustic wood table topped with a simple burlap runner lays the foundation, while the pumpkin beer bottles and food double as both refreshments and centerpieces. Add a few mini pumpkins, some fall-inspired picks and you’re good to go.
STEP TWO :: Everything (and everyone) in placeGive everyone a reason to join the table by adding your guests’ names above each place setting. This personalized touch can help you mix up the crowd by dictating seat assignments while also providing a nice take-away gift at the end of the evening. Set casual quilted mason jars at each place setting to keep the vibe easy going. You can use either the 8 oz. size or the 4 oz. sized jars for this event. With the holidays coming up we’ll be providing lots of ways to reuse either size for homemade holiday gifts so pick a size you’re comfortable using and it will work great.
STEP THREE :: Tap into fall-inspired brews
Since this party is all about the beer, make sure to have some fun and gather at least six or up to eight pumpkin beer varieties. I found that to ensure your guests have fun experimenting with different styles of pumpkin beers I wanted to represent the broad spectrum of lagers, ales, ciders and stouts. The world of beer is booming and most large scale beer companies and micro brewers alike are brewing seasonal beer, you don’t have to understand the difference between a bock and a pale ale in order to throw a great pumpkin beer party. I asked the staff at BevMo and our local Whole Foods Market to give me a variety of beers and they came through with flying colors! Even our local Costco supplied 3 of the amazing beers shown here. What you’re looking for are beers that range in color and variety so have some fun with the selection process and your guests will follow. One essential rule of thumb: beer should be served cold, so keep them in the fridge until ready for tasting.
STEP FOUR :: Get ready to load your plate after some tasting!Now that your beer menu is ready to go, you need to focus on some simple appetizers to serve to keep your guests from getting too hungry (or a little too tipsy!) during your event. Standard issue snack for beer tasting would of course be pretzels for starters. You can buy pretzel sticks, pretzel twists and even pretzel buns if you want to get fancy. Keep in mind that mustard will impact the flavor of the beer, so keep it simple with your pretzel of choice to keep your guest’s palate clear.
STEP FIVE ::Pumpkin beer party time – document the fun!Now that the party is set and the fun is ready to begin, it’s important to help guests document their thoughts and preferences by providing them with a place to write their tasting notes. I just loved these paper place settings which allow guest to pick the top 4 beers they want to try and write in the name for themselves. I found mine here: http://www.hesterandcook.com/products/KP225 . I worked with TheGoodStuff to create this awesome beer tasting template which is available for download HERE, or simply provide guests with a cute mini notebook for them to use to write down thoughts on each beer. After the party is over, guests can take home their notebook as a fun (and useful!) favor along with their nameplate.
To get the party and the conversation moving, encourage your guests to sample multiple types of beer, starting on the lighter end with pilsners or blonde ales, move up in intensity with some heavier beer with the darker porters and stouts. This can be a fun experience for you and your guests but it’s always helpful for you as a host to encourage a discussion with your guests after tasting each beer to help them reflect on how the beer feels while drinking it and what flavors are pronounced.
To help them along, here are some easy suggestions you can provide to direct the conversation and help your guests have a little direction for the tasting:
Look at the beer and describe its color, head (the foam at the top), and consistency. Make a note of this on your placemat or notepad.
Swirl your beer in the glass – this isn’t just for wine tasting! Ask them to pay attention to the aromas that drift from the glass.
Smell the beer. Have them take a couple of quick sniffs with mouth closed, then open. Reflect on the beer’s aroma – make sure they write this down!
Slowly taste each beer by taking a sip and letting the beer sit in their mouth. Note the beer’s body and overall taste, and breathe out during the tasting process. Try sipping the beer again after it’s warmed up a little to note any taste or aroma differences.
Now that you have a party plan on how to gather friends and partake in the amazing seasonal beers for fall, we hope that you’ll follow our lead and raise a glass to the season! I had a blast tasting all of these beers and encourage you to gather up your friends to do the same.
We’ve accepted the fact that fall is here and are ready to cozy up with warm sweaters and festive cocktails. But we aren’t suggesting you only sip Irish coffees for the next three months. This season brings a new roster of autumn-appropriate cocktails for your sipping pleasure.
This drink’s wonder-ingredient is Spicy Pumpkin Infused Vodka which takes a bit of time but is well worth the effort. The great news is that once you’ve made a batch you can sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor with this season-worthy martini. You can also include the recipe with a beautifully packaged bottle of the infused vodka as a hostess gift as you enter into this party season. Either way, ENJOY!
GIDGET’S PUMPKIN MARTINI
Anything pumpkin makes us happy this time of year, so we wanted to create a cocktail that was the best of these flavors without being overly sweet.
HOW TO MAKE IT ::On a small plate, mix together three teaspoons of granulated sugar and three shakes of pumpkin spice. On second small plate add five tablespoons water. Dip glass rims into water briefly then dip into sugar mixture to rim glasses in pumpkin sugar. Add all ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake well and use a fine wire strainer to double strain the mixture into cocktail glasses.
We’ve accepted the fact that fall is here and are ready to cozy up with warm sweaters and festive cocktails. But we aren’t suggesting you only sip Irish coffees for the next three months. This season brings a new roster of autumn-appropriate cocktails for your sipping pleasure.
This lovely libation contains a special ingredient – bacon infused bourbon – which is so easy to make you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can ramp-up your Fall cocktail menu with such an easy recipe. You can find the recipe HERE. Once you’ve got that done and proudly sitting on your home bar, mix up this cocktail, surround yourself with friends and relish in the bright foliage of the changing season.
HOW TO MAKE IT ::Combine bourbon, maple syrup and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Using barspoon, stir gently until well chilled. Strain mixture into ice filled glasses. Twist orange over glass and use as garnish.
This is the first week of Autumn and I’m so ready to dive into the new flavors of the season. Admittedly, I’m a huge fan of bourbon so this recipe has become a personal favorite so I’m happy to share it as part of our Fall inspired infusion line up.
I’ve decided to start this Fall season with a series of infusions that will have you enjoying the season’s best flavors: warm vanilla, inviting pumpkin and even savory smoky bacon. If you like the creativity of cooking and combining flavors–and, like me, you mix a few cocktails now and again – then infusions are a great place to play around and have fun personalizing your home bar. So for the next few days we’re introducing a series of fall-inspired spirit infusions (and a few cocktails too!) for you to kick off the season.
Spirit infusions are very simple. You soak ingredients in a base alcohol until you like the taste. Sounds fun and easy, right? Infusions require a waiting time to properly yield the best results and most robust flavors. Get these infusions started now and your patience will pay off in a few weeks.
BACON INFUSED BOURBON
This combination of flavors is just as delicious as it sounds and the infusion process is simpler than it sounds. With the recipe below and a bit of patience, you’ll be enjoying bacon in your beverage in no time.
In a large skillet cook bacon until done. Remove bacon slices and set aside. Allow bacon fat to cool slightly. Using a small mixing bowl and cheesecloth, strain bacon fat through cheesecloth to remove all bacon or cooked bits. Once strained, measure out 1.5 oz of bacon fat and set aside. In a large glass bowl combine the bottle of bourbon, reserved bacon fat and 2 slices of bacon.
Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 4-6 hours. After the 4-6 hour infusion, move bowl into the freezer and freeze for about 8 hours or until the fat has frozen solid. Carefully remove solidified fat and bacon slices from bowl and discard. Strain the bourbon through 2 layers of cheesecloth back into your original bottle or other storage container.
The key to all infusions will be to choose a decent quality brand for your base spirit. There’s no need to break the bank for a premium variety, but avoid the cheapest ones because no amount of spice will take away the harshness of cheap alcohol. So get in your kitchen and have fun adding a twist to fall’s scrumptious flavors.
Oh, how I love the fall season! Now is the time to step away from the lemons and limes of summer and head into the cozy cocktails and flavors of autumn with these spirit infusions.
This is the second of three recipes that will have you enjoying the season’s best: warm vanilla, inviting pumpkin and even savory smoky bacon. If you like the creativity of cooking and combining flavors–and, like us, you mix a few cocktails now and again – then infusions are a great place to play around and have fun personalizing your home bar.
SPICY PUMPKIN VODKA
A lot of spirit infusions start with vodka. This spirit is an ideal base for liqueurs because it’s colorless and flavorless, making it the perfect start for absorbing your flavors.
HOW TO MAKE IT ::
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut pumpkin in half and using ice cream scooper, scrape away all seeds until clean. Using vegetable peeler, peel away all skin from the pumpkin. Cut into 1/4” chunks and place onto foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle all pieces with brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Bake until just tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Place cooled pumpkin, cinnamon sticks, vanilla beans (do not cut beans as they will overpower the other flavors) and candied ginger into glass container. Pour vodka over all ingredients and seal. Let infusion sit at room temperature in a dark space for 10 to14 days, shaking mixture gently every day to combine flavors. Strain infused vodka through cheesecloth to capture all ingredients and funnel final produce back into vodka bottle.
Spirit infusions are very simple. You soak ingredients in a base alcohol until you like the taste. Sounds fun and easy, right? Infusions require a waiting time to properly yield the best results and most robust flavors. Get these infusions started now and your patience will pay off in a few weeks.
The key to all infusions will be to choose a decent quality brand for your base spirit. There’s no need to break the bank for a premium variety, but avoid the cheapest ones because no amount of spice will take away the harshness of cheap alcohol. So get in your kitchen and have fun adding a twist to fall’s scrumptious flavors.
Oh, how I love the Fall season! Now is the time to step away from the lemons and limes of summer and head into the cozy cocktails and flavors of autumn with these spirit infusions.
I’ve decided to start this Fall season with a series of infusions that will have you enjoying the season’s best flavors: warm vanilla, inviting pumpkin and even savory smoky bacon. If you like the creativity of cooking and combining flavors–and, like me, you mix a few cocktails now and again – then infusions are a great place to play around and have fun personalizing your home bar. So for the next few days we’re introducing a series of fall-inspired spirit infusions (and a few cocktails too!) for you to kick off the season.
Spirit infusions are very simple. You soak ingredients in a base alcohol until you like the taste. Sounds fun and easy, right? Infusions require a waiting time to properly yield the best results and most robust flavors. Get these infusions started now and your patience will pay off in a few weeks.
FRENCH VANILLA VODKAThis infusion is oh-so simple and yields a delicious product. If you’re planning ahead, this is a fantastic DIY holiday or hostess gift. Simply place in smaller decorative bottles and voila!
HOW TO MAKE IT ::Using paring knife, slice vanilla beans down the middle of the pod with the tip of the knife. Place beans into vodka bottle and seal.
Let stand for a minimum of 5 days, up to 2 weeks.
The longer the infusion time, the more robust the vanilla flavor. You will notice the vodka will turn a nice warm brown shade within an hour and after 2 weeks that color will darken over time.
Store in a cool, dark place during the infusion process and be sure to shake your bottle every few days to help distribute the flavor. At the end of 2 weeks, remove the vanilla beans and discard.
The key to all infusions will be to choose a decent quality brand for your base spirit. There’s no need to break the bank for a premium variety, but avoid the cheapest ones because no amount of spice will take away the harshness of cheap alcohol. So get in your kitchen and have fun adding a twist to fall’s scrumptious flavors.
Lemonade is the perfect combination of sweet and tart, making it just the right refreshment to reach for when you’re looking to quench your thirst. There’s just nothing better than taking that first big swig of ice cold lemonade when you’re outside enjoying a hot day. But classic lemonade — a simple combination of lemon juice, sugar, and water — is really just the starting point for so many exciting summer lemonade recipes.
I realize that sometimes simple is perfect. I love a three-ingredient recipe myself, but when you’re ready to add a little flair and have a few friends over to celebrate all that beautiful sunshine, adding a boozy element to that simple lemonade makes things much more fun!
So why go for plain lemonade when you can add a few simple ingredients and take that classic lemonade up a notch? I’ve come up with a few quick summer lemonade recipes that still provide the cooling refreshment of lemonade while surprising your guests with a beautiful burst of flavor.
Let’s get things started for all you DIYers out there. Here’s the recipe for a classic lemonade to use as a base for the following cocktail and mocktail or to simply enjoy on its own.
GIDGET’S CLASSIC LEMONADEMaking a batch of lemonade is just the thing for adding the perfect level of summer to picnics and backyard BBQs alike. Having a pitcher on hand in the fridge means that fresh lemony flavor is just a glass away, so mix up a batch of this classic lemonade and get ready for some summer drinks.
INGREDIENTS ::Note: The bonus of making your own lemonade is you can control the level of sweetness — or tartness — by adding more lemons or sugar to your liking.
A SUNSHINE DAY LEMONADE COCKTAIL
It’s a SUNSHINE DAY!
There’s nothing like lemonade in the middle of the day or to kickstart your early evening dinner party with friends. A sweet and sour classic lemonade is mighty tasty indeed and while it’s is great on its own, a little jigger or two of flavor-enhancing liquor certainly doesn’t hurt (and gets your party rolling). This sophisticated cocktail owes its flavor pop to a combo of elderflower liquor and Italian limoncello. Bellissimo!
I LOVE BLUEBERRIES! MOCKTAIL
Here’s a non-alcoholic twist on the classic lemonade that will make the non-drinkers at your party feel loved. It’s time to build a drink that looks just as beautiful and specially prepared as its boozy counterpart. Made with an easy blueberry simple syrup, this summer lemonade recipe brings tangy, sweet, and refreshing together in a trifecta of summer wonder. The perfect way to cool yourself down on a hot day!
Combine first three ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium until sugar dissolves.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
Simmer until blueberries have broken down, about 3-5 minutes.
Strain blueberries through a fine wire sieve to remove solids.
Set syrup aside and let cool. Keep any leftover syrup chilled in your refrigerator for up to one month.
Blueberry Lemonade
Fill each glass halfway with ice and add lemon wheels. Once lemons are inserted, fill rest of the glass with ice.
Add 1 ounce of blueberry syrup to each glass.
Add lemonade or lemon juice to within 1 1/2-2 inches from the top of each glass.
Top with San Pellegrino Limonata sparking lemon (or club soda or lemon-flavored sparkling water).
Stir to combine and garnish with blueberries.
Spike it! This cocktail would pair wonderfully with either some citrus vodka or gin, so if you want to turn up the fun a little on this recipe, simply add 1 1/2 oz of either spirit after you add the blueberry syrup!
Have you ever noticed that as soon as summer hits, most things in life become less complicated? Life in the summer simply slows down a bit. Meals during the summer equate to anything quick on the BBQ, grilled veggies and a salad. Summer simplicity even takes over my wardrobe. I just reach for that light and flowing summer dress, slip on my jazzy sandals and I’m out the door, ready for the day.
Even when our family schedule boasts errands and to-do lists, there’s always an undercurrent of an upcoming vacation to calm me, or the promise of summer evenings that go on forever that beckon me back into that slower summertime pace.
For those uncomplicated summer get-togethers and impromptu afternoons on the front porch watching the sunset, I’ve got a drink for you that partners well with the effortless mood of the season. Enter the Arnold Palmer, a classic cocktail made by combining equal parts of tea and lemonade with ice.
While I think we can safely say that the combination of lemon and tea have been enjoyed for centuries, it was golfing great Arnold Palmer who made the mixture famous during the 1960s and we’ve been enjoying his namesake ever since. When you think about it, there’s nothing better to quench your thirst and cool you down more than either ice tea or lemonade so combining the two is sheer genius!
Even though it’s tough to enhance a true classic like iced tea or the Arnold Palmer, I’m going to add a little booze to the mix for a truly delicious — and simple — summer cocktail that you can have at the ready to enjoy on one of those awesome summer evenings.
TIPSY ARNOLD PALMER
Get started by making your Arnold Palmer base of tea and lemonade. Once you’ve got these key ingredients made and chilling in the fridge, simply grab a glass, add a little booze and you’re ready any time for celebrating or just satisfying that summertime thirst. Besides, I think spiked tea is the best tea of all!
LemonadeThe bonus of making your own lemonade is you can control the level of sweetness — or tartness — by adding more lemons or sugar to your liking. If you’re short on time and just want to get your party started, a good quality pre-made lemonade is perfect!For all you DIY’ers out there, check out our Classic Gidget+LaRue Lemonade, check out our recipe HERE.
For each cocktail1.5 ounces Wild Turkey American Honey Bourbon
HOW TO MAKE IT ::Iced tea – Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
– Remove from heat, add tea bags and let steep for 5-10 minutes.
– Remove tea bags and add sweetening agent of your choice, stirring until dissolved.
– Taste for your desired level of sweetness, adding sweetener until you’re happy with the flavor and set aside.
Tipsy Arnold Palmer – In a pitcher, combine equal parts of sweetened tea and lemonade and let chill for at least 1 hour or refrigerate overnight. Stir again before serving.
– Garnish pitcher with citrus slices.
– Place a few slices of lemon and orange in bottom of each cocktail glass and muddle gently to release flavors of citrus.
– Add bourbon and fill glass to top with ice.
– Fill glass with Arnold Palmer tea/lemonade mixture and give it a good stir.
– Garnish with mint and additional citrus.
TIP :: The “Vodka Hack”
If you aren’t willing to dive into the sweet deliciousness that is Wild Turkey American Honey Bourbon (even though I really think you should try this!), you can always keep your tipsy Arnold Palmer more on the lemony side of things by using only lemons and Citrus Vodka instead of the oranges and bourbon.
This version keeps the flavor very refreshing and you’ll be amazed at how you can’t even tell you’re drinking spiked tea!
TIP #2 :: The “Life is Busy Hack”
While making fresh lemonade and black iced tea will make this cocktail epic, sometimes we need to embrace the simplicity of summer and cut some corners to keep life easy.
I found Arizona Sweet Tea in jugs at the dollar store nearby and when added to some store-bought lemonade, it did the trick in a pinch.
The mixture will certainly be sweeter than making your own tea and lemonade, but you can balance that out with fresh lemons and oranges muddled into the drink or added to your chilled pitcher.
Across the US today, Americans will celebrate the 240th anniversary of our country’s independence with parades, fireworks, rodeos and concerts. The 4th of July festivities often include picnics and parties, complete with that summer party staple ~ the watermelon. What is it about those juicy slices of watermelon that scream SUMMER?! I love it! But that’s not all. I love that you can use it in a cocktail too. This WATERMELON MARGARITA is fun to make and bursting with all the fantastic flavor of summer a watermelon has to offer. Add a little tequila, an orange and you’re off to 4th of July greatness! Can’t ya just taste it?!
Cheers to America!
WATERMELON MARGARITA
Make the watermelon juice ahead of time to speed up production ~ trust us…you’ll want more than one!
HOW TO MAKE IT ::Salt rims of glasses with some Kosher (or margarita) salt.
Fill each glass to the top with ice.
In an ice filled cocktail shaker, add all liquid ingredients and shake it like you mean it! You need to really blend those ingredients together, so shake for about a minute.
Strain cocktail into ice-filled glasses
To make the watermelon juice: Place diced watermelon in blender and juice until all chunks are gone. Strain through a fine wire mesh strainer to capture all pulp. Discard pulp. If you don’t have a blender, you can always muddle your watermelon in a shaker and strain. Works just as well!
Ok, so here’s the deal: Cocktail-friendly plants can be grown in your garden, and with backyard entertaining just a few months ahead of us, this is the time of year to take full advantage of that bounty. If you’re still in the planning stages of your garden, there are a plethora of plants and herbs to consider in your planting plan to bring that garden freshness right into your summer cocktails!
Doesn’t this make gardening seem all the more exciting? You can venture into your garden and encounter a seasonal array of cocktail mixers and garnishes to create a whole new farm-to-glass revolution of your own right in your backyard. There are lots of herbs — think basil and mint — that go beyond simple salad enhancers and add a whole new level to your cocktail. Flowers such as a simple sprig of lavender can elevate your garnish game. Then you have the wonderful world of citrus with lemons, limes, grapefruits, and oranges. The possibilities are endless! And let’s not forget vegetables — they’re right there just waiting to be infused or muddled as the star attraction of your next cocktail party.
So where to start? I’ve got a delicious cocktail that comes straight out of the garden to get you headed in the right direction. The balance and garden power of this cucumber cocktail comes from the refreshing flavor of cucumbers, the delicate and oh-so-delicious floral sweetness of St. Germain (made from Elderflowers), and fresh lime juice. Muddle in aromatic spearmint and add botanical-rich gin as your base spirit and you’re on your way to garden-fresh greatness.
It’s true, this cocktail includes a vegetable, an herb, a flower-based liquor, and citrus, so it’s pretty much the ultimate garden cocktail, wouldn’t you say? While you may not have the exact ingredients growing quite yet, get those seed packets ready because after one sip of this libation you’re going to want these ingredients at your fingertips all summer long!
PREP YOUR GARDEN
Outside of planting a lime tree (which I highly recommend — I love my Tahitian lime tree!), there are two plants for you to add to your garden this summer to fuel making this cocktail all season: Cucumber and spearmint.
Cucumber
Few foods are as cool as a cucumber. These low-calorie veggies contain many nutritional benefits, including hydrating properties and valuable nutrients. Cucumbers are a great addition to your garden and belong to the same botanical family as melons (including watermelon and cantaloupe). In order to get your garden ready for this cocktail, make sure you’re planting slicing cucumbers vs.pickling cucumbers, which are generally smaller and have thinner skins.
Spearmint
Spearmint is a pleasantly aromatic herb packed with numerous health benefiting vitamins, antioxidants, and phyto-nutrients. Often overlooked due to its more famous garden cousin mint, spearmint brings a subtle hint of flavor to cocktails where mint packs a real punch. Give this herb a try and you’ll be thrilled with the results.
GIN FOR THE WIN!
I know there are many of you out there who thought, “Oh no, it’s made with gin? I don’t like gin!” Well, it’s time you gave gin a chance.
From a garden freshness standpoint, you can’t get a spirit any closer to the delicious herbs of our world than with gin. While the origins of the clear liquor are often questioned, someone most likely in Holland or Belgium began to infuse alcohol with juniper berries and a variety of other botanicals way back in the Middle Ages. (Think of this spirit as the first flavored vodka!) Gin is still made this way today and each brand has its own recipe and techniques for infusion.
While all gin has some juniper flavor, the other botanicals highlighted in gins today can include a wide array of herbs, vegetables, flowers, fruits, spices, and even tea. So please check out the wide flavor range of gins available now at shops like BevMo and give gin a chance to blow you away with it’s refreshing and summer-sunshine-and-herbs-in-a-glass flavor.
CUCUMBER COCKTAIL RECIPE
National Geographic’s list of the Top Ten Most Beautiful Gardens named the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew as number two in the list. With over 326 acres and 100 world-class attractions created over the past 250 years, what’s not to love about Kew Gardens in Surrey, England?
And since it’s Great Britain who singlehandedly made gin famous over the years with their world-class London Dry Gin, I thought it only fitting to give a shout out to our gin-imbibing partners across the pond.
HOW TO MAKE IT ::In a mixing glass, add cucumber, mint and St. Germain. Using your muddler, gently massage the cucumber and mint — you aren’t trying to pulverize them, you’re muddling to extract juice from the cucumbers and essential oils from spearmint leaves. Go easy!
Add gin and lime juice into a cocktail shaker, then add in muddled ingredients from the mixing glass. Add ice and shake vigorously.
Using metal mesh strainer, double strain into chilled coupe and garnish with cucumber.
EXPAND YOUR GARDEN ~ AND YOUR COCKTAIL MENU!
For a look back at other cocktails that can utilize the herbs, fruits, and flowers from your garden (or local farmers market), take a peek at a few of my other garden-fresh recipes. As if you weren’t excited enough to get started gardening!
As the weather starts to tease us with spring flowers and warm sunshine, I decided to create a tasty Easter brunch cocktail for you. While the kids have their baskets in hand, searching frantically for colorful Easter eggs hidden between blades of grass and the occasional flower pot, it’s cocktail time for the grown-ups! Where there’s Easter brunch, there are delicious beverages that abound…and we’re not just talking about bubbly Mimosas. This year for your Easter brunch, we’ve decided to take it up a notch on the fun meter and let’s just say there’s candy involved. Add a little vodka and what we have is the perfect brunch cocktail bar – a self-serve Skittles Vodka station! With a little planning ahead, Skittles Vodka brings all the colors of Spring right to your table.
TASTE THE RAINBOW – 5 STEPS to SKITTLES VODKAWhen you think of Easter treats, it’s classic candies that often come to mind, like chocolate bunnies or Peeps. For the adults at your celebration, a brightly hued cocktail could also be considered a special treat and nothing beats a frozen bottle of Skittle-fruit-infused vodka. You’ll need to plan 2 days in advance to make your Skittles Vodka, but with only 2 ingredients and a little patience, you will be thrilled with the results. Let’s get started!
TOOLS ::5 – 8.5 oz glass bottles or flasks with seals – I found mine at The Container Store online5 cups for separating each Skittle colorSmall funnelCone coffee filters – 10-20 filters depending on how much you want to strainMason jars for straining
INGREDIENTS ::1.75L bottle Vodka – you don’t need the most expensive vodka, but stay away from the cheap ones2 large bags of Skittles
STEP ONE
STEP ONE :: Prep and OrganizeOrganizing your table with all tools and ingredients ahead of time is essential. Make sure you’ve pre-washed all your bottles or flasks ahead of time. You may want to cover the area in paper because things can get a little sticky. Be sure everything you need is right at hand and things will go quickly.
STEP TWO
STEP TWO :: Separate your Skittle FlavorsPour all your Skittles onto the table and start separating them into individual colors. Place each color into it’s own container to keep them from rolling all over the place. You’ll need about 50-60 Skittles per 8.5 oz. bottle.
STEP THREE
STEP THREE :: Add Skittles and Vodka to BottlesPlace each color of Skittles into it’s own bottle. Using the small funnel, pour vodka into each bottle, within about a half inch or more from the top. You want to leave a little room at the top so don’t fill it all the way.You should now have 5 bottles with Skittles soaking in the bottom. Give each bottle a good shake and you’ll see the color quickly present itself. You’ll let these bottles sit overnight for the best flavor infusion. Every few hours, make sure to give each bottle a really good shake to help the Skittles dissolve. I shook mine about 4-5 times each to really activate that color and flavor.
STEP FOUR
STEP FOUR :: StrainingHere’s where you’re going to need the most time and patience. Your Skittles infusion will now have a bunch of white gunk floating at the top of the bottle from the inside of the Skittles. We need to strain this out, so grab your Mason jar or other cup along with the coffee filters. Fit the coffee filter onto the jar and wrap excess filter around edge to secure. Pour fluid from each color into a jar, through the filter. You’ll have to wait as the infusion soaks through, then pour another bit in until all the liquid has been filtered. If the filter clogs with the white gunk, use a spoon to scrape it away or simply change the filter to a new one (that’s what I did). You can filter out the white Skittles gunk twice if you’d like it to be more clear and if you have the time, I recommend this. Now you’ve got 5 bottles of Skittles infused vodka!
STEP FIVE :: Freeze and ServeFirst things first – get those bottles in the freezer! You’ll want to chill these until you’re ready to serve and since vodka doesn’t freeze, you’re fine placing directly in the freezer. Now it’s time to set up your Easter Skittles Vodka Bar. Since the sweetness of the Skittles vodka carries quite a powerful flavor punch, the best way to serve this cocktail – and stay oh-so calorie conscience – is to simply add Club Soda!
Set the scene for your self-serve bar with a shot glass (for measuring a shot of vodka per drink), a bin of ice, plenty of tall glasses and some Club Soda and you’re ready to go. Guests will love picking their favorite Skittles flavor for their cocktail and trust me…they’ll be coming back for more taste testing as the Easter festivities continue!
BONUS ROUND!If you’re not hosting an Easter brunch yourself, Skittles Vodka makes a great hostess gift! Simply add a nice hang tag (we got these from The Container Store) with a personalize note and your hostess will be thrilled at your thoughtfulness.
The perfect hostess gift!
Get your bunny ears and Easter bonnets ready, as Easter is fast approaching! If you’re ready to put in about 2 days of planning and preparation, you can “wow!” your family and friends with this colorful and tasty treat. So between the egg hunts and filling all those Easter baskets for the kids, it’s important to remember to have some adult treats, too — cocktails included!
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I can’t help but mentally flip through visions of the many quintessential St. Patrick’s Day icons. Think Leprechauns and corned beef and cabbage served on menus throughout town. Think mugs of green beer and shots of Jameson’s Irish Whiskey along with “Kiss Me I’m Irish” t-shirt-clad friends. Yes, March is here and it’s time to celebrate all things green, Irish and festive so we’re presenting a drink you’ll soon add to your annual St. Patty’s Day party line-up – a Guinness Stout Milkshake. The best-known of Irish beers, Guinness is a dry stout beer that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness in 1759 at St. James Gate, Dublin. And while there are stories and even books written about how to properly enjoy a Guinness (including the science of perfecting the perfect pour into a pint glass!), we’ve found a way to build on this beauty of a beer by making it into a milkshake worthy of even the King of all Leprechauns! Enter Jameson’s Irish Whiskey and some chocolate ice cream and this beloved Irish beer enters a whole new level of St. Patrick’s Day greatness. This milkshake is easy to construct with only 3 ingredients, it’s delicious and as soon as you make it for your friends everyone will be asking for the recipe!
HOW TO MAKE IT :: Add all ingredients to blender in the order listed above. Blend until smooth. Pour contents into pint glasses. Garnish with swirl of whipped cream and ribbon of chocolate syrup.
As you and your friends happily sip away at this delicious Irish treat, you can impress your friends further by explaining to them that not only is Guinness beer famous worldwide (it’s served in 150 countries), but it’s also the reason the Guinness Book of World Records exists! The idea for a “book of records” began in the early 1950s when Sir Hugh Beaver, the Managing Director for the Guinness Brewery created the very first book and provided it as an advertising promotional item to pubs that served Guinness beer! The first edition of the book even carried the historic “Guinness Irish Harp” logo on its cover, much like every bottle of Guinness displays to this day.
So feel free to proudly sport that “Kiss Me, I’m Irish!” t-shirt this year and impress your friends with a little Guinness Stout history and an amazing Irish Milkshake that will make you re-think ever reaching for another green beer on St. Pat’s Day! | {
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Combined with real-world scenarios and use cases, the IoT Bootcamp led by Janakiram MSV, a Microsoft Regional Director, is not just based on presentations but includes hands-on demos and walkthroughs. We will introduce you to a variety of Do-It-Yourself IoT platforms including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, Spark and Intel Edison. You will also get an overview of cloud technologies such as Amazon Kinesis, Azure Event Hubs, Google Cloud Pub/Sub that play an important role in IoT architecture. The immersive two-day workshop will provide you with everything you wanted to know about Internet of Things.
Internet of Things (IoT) is more than just a buzzword. According to Gartner, IoT revenue from products and services will exceed $300 billion in 2020. IDC forecasts that the worldwide market for IoT solutions will grow to $7.1 trillion by 2020. Every major player from the software industry is investing in IoT. Platform companies such as Amazon, Google, IBM, and Microsoft are building platforms to enable developers to build IoT solutions. Industry giants like Bosch, Cisco, Intel, and GE are bringing IoT to both consumers and enterprises.
The convergence of devices, cloud and analytics is creating a perfect storm for developers and IT professionals. It presents a great opportunity to design, develop and deploy next generation solutions that touch millions of users. This is the right time for technology and business decision makers to evaluate IoT and its impact on their businesses.
Demystifying Internet of Things: This session will introduce IoT through real-world examples and scenarios. We will explore the technology behind smart homes, smart farms, connected cars and smart healthcare platforms. You will understand the key technologies enabling these scenarios. The objective of this session is to set the stage for the Bootcamp.
Overview of the IoT Ecosystem: This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the available platform choices. You will understand the key differences between each hardware and software platform that's available. The objective of this session is to help you choose the right platform for your first IoT project.
IoT Jumpstart: This session is where the rubber meets the road! We will walk you through how to wire up sensors to devices and program them from your PC or Mac. The demonstration and the walkthrough will make give you enough confidence to jumpstart your IoT project. The objective of this session is to provide you with the key concepts and background to create your first IoT device.
Designing an IoT Solution: This session puts the concepts to use by helping you design the complete IoT solution. We will identify the right components and software that make an ideal design. You will see a live demonstration of assembling and coding an end-to-end connected device. The objective of this session is to show you the possibilities of IoT.
AgendaJune 10 - Day 2
Overview of Cloud Platforms: This session will introduce the key concepts of cloud computing in the context of IoT. You will understand the basics of Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure. We will also consider emerging startups that are building cloud platforms for IoT. The objective of this session is to get you up to speed with cloud platforms.
Cloud as the Backbone of IoT: This session will introduce the building blocks of cloud that enable IoT. We will explore the concepts of IoT gateways, realtime data ingestion, storage, and analytics. The objective of this session is to take you behind the scenes of a scalable IoT solution.
Developing a Smart Home Solution: This session puts the concepts to use by helping you design a smart home platform. We will pick the right components and software to monitor your home while you are away. We will also demonstrate how to remotely operate your home devices. The objective of this session is to show you the combined power of cloud and IoT.
The Future of IoT: This session takes a forward-looking view of the industry. We will analyze key trends that are emerging today which will influence the future of IoT. You will understand the IoT strategies of major players like Cisco, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, IBM and Salesforce.
About the Instructor
Janakiram MSV is the Principal Analyst at Janakiram & Associates. He was the founder and CTO of Get Cloud Ready Consulting, a niche Cloud Migration and Cloud Operations firm that recently got acquired by Aditi Technologies. Through his speaking, writing and analysis, he helps businesses take advantage of the emerging technologies.
Janakiram is a Microsoft Regional Director for Hyderabad, India. He is one of the first few Microsoft Certified Azure Professionals in India. He is also one of the first few professionals with Amazon Certified Solution Architect, Amazon Certified Developer and Amazon Certified SysOps Administrator credentials. Janakiram is recognized by Google as the Google Developer Expert (GDE) for his contribution to the Cloud community. Janakiram is a Guest Faculty at the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-H) where he teaches Cloud Computing, Containers, Big Data, DevOps to the students enrolled for the Masters course.
Janakiram has worked at world-class product companies including Microsoft Corporation, Amazon Web Services and Alcatel-Lucent. His last role was with Amazon Web Services as the Technology Evangelist where he joined them as the first employee in India. Prior to that, Janakiram spent 10 years at Microsoft Corporation where he was involved in selling, marketing and evangelizing the Microsoft Application Platform and Tools. At the time of leaving Microsoft, he was a Cloud Architect focused on Windows Azure.
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@ThingsExpo New York Sessions Include...
The Emerging Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data Technologies and Their Impact on the U.S. Insurance Industry
By Michael Sick & James O'Neill
The explosion of connected devices / sensors is creating an ever-expanding set of new and valuable data. In parallel the emerging capability of Big Data technologies to store, access, analyze, and react to this data is producing changes in business models under the umbrella of the Internet of Things (IoT). In particular within the Insurance industry, IoT appears positioned to enable deep changes by altering relationships between insurers, distributors, and the insured. [continued]
Speaker Bios:
Michael Sick is a Senior Manager in IT Advisory within Ernst and Young's Financial Service Office. Over 18 years of professional service, Michael Sick has delivered solutions to Capital Markets, Insurance, Asset Management, Retail, Supply Chain Management, and Federal clients. His current areas of focus are on Big Data and Distributed Computing systems with deep experience with Hadoop (Hortonworks, MapR, Apache), Elasticsearch, HBase, Redshift, Spark and Kafka. He holds degrees in Politics and Geology from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC.
James O'Neill is a Senior Manager in EY's Insurance Advisory Services practice and leads Strategic Analytics initiatives for Americas Insurance Sector. During his 15 years of insurance industry experience, James has had the opportunity to work across the major functions of insurance carriers and brokers. His client service focus has been directed at supporting executive agendas targeting growth and profitability. James has led numerous complex transformation engagements and possesses deep experience assisting clients build analytics based customer driven strategies and operational alignment of their value chain.[continued]
One of the biggest impacts of the Internet of Things is and will continue to be on data; specifically data volume, management and usage. Companies are scrambling to adapt to this new and unpredictable data reality with legacy infrastructure that cannot handle the speed and volume of data. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Don DeLoach is CEO and president of Infobright. Don has more than 30 years of software industry experience, with demonstrated success building software companies with extensive sales, marketing, and international experience. Don joined Infobright after serving as CEO of Aleri, the complex event processing company, which was acquired by Sybase in February 2010. [continued]
Smart and Connected Cities
By Laetitia Gazel-Anthoine
Since 2008 and for the first time in history, more than half of humans lives in urban areas, urging cities to becomes "smart". Today, Cities can leverage the wide availability of smartphones combined with new technologies such as Beacons or NFC to connect their urban furniture and environment to create citizen-first services which improve transportation, way-finding and information delivery. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Laetitia is founder and CEO of Connecthings since 2007. Prior to Connecthings, Laetitia worked for mobile operators and device manufacturers. In 1999 she managed the implementation of the first Mobile internet gateway for Orange. In 2001, she founded a consultancy company providing operational support in mobile value-added services implementation [continued]
The IoT: Possibilities, Challenges, and Real World Questions
By Tom Wesselman
Sensor-enabled things are becoming more commonplace; precursors to a larger and more complex framework that most consider the ultimate promise of the IoT: things connecting, interacting, sharing, storing, and over time perhaps learning and predicting based on habits, behaviors, location, preferences, purchases and more. The speaker will examine the still nascent IoT as it is coalescing, including what it is today, what it might ultimately be, the role of wearable tech, and technology gaps still in play, as the industry strives to create a cohesive, secure, scalable, and beneficial network of 'things'. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Tom Wesselman is the Director of Communications Ecosystem Architecture at Plantronics. His focus is connecting the capabilities of Plantronics products to the world around them. This starts with defining and building the data and services provided by Plantronics' wearable technology, and then by working with partners and developers to integrate those capabilities into the applications people use. Prior to Plantronics, Wesselman held senior engineering roles at Cisco, where he led a variety of UC engineering programs including the development of the company's first UC client. [continued]
Social Wearables
By Jocelyn Riseberg Scheirer
Wearable devices have come of age. The primary applications of wearables so far have been "the Quantified Self" or the tracking of one's fitness and health status. We propose the evolution of wearables into social and emotional communication devices. Our BE(tm) sensor uses light to visualize the skin conductance response. Our sensors are very inexpensive and can be massively distributed to audiences or groups of any size, in order to gauge reactions to performances, video, or any kind of presentation. With the ability to wirelessly capture and analyze this kind of distributed wearable, it changes the game for marketers or anyone who wants to understand large scale gross emotional arousal response. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Jocelyn Scheirer's initial explorations into the workings of the brain began at Tufts where she earned a BA in Psychology, then did extensive research and work for several years in Neuroendocrine Pathology with the highly regarded Arthur Tischler at Tufts Medical School. [continued]
Insights for IT Transforming into the Cloud Enabler Paul Maravei
Business as usual for IT is evolving into a "Make or Buy" decision on a service-by-service conversation with input from the LOBs. How does your organization move forward with cloud? Cisco and our partners offer a market leading portfolio and ecosystem of cloud infrastructure and application services that allow you to uniquely and securely combine cloud business applications and services across multiple cloud delivery models
[continued]
Speaker Bio:
Paul leads Sales and Services strategy for Cisco's Hybrid Cloud and Managed Services business for US East Coast.
Paul has over fifteen (15) years of Sales management and leadership experience. In his most recent role, Paul led the product marketing efforts for Cloud and SDN solutions.
Prior to this, he held multiple sales leadership roles at Cisco European operation. Paul has managed the sales of hundreds of millions of Cisco hardware, software and services, and has managed top European service provider customer relationships including subsidiaries of Vodafone, Orange and Deutsche Telekom.
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When OT Meets IT in the Industrial IoT
By Ron Sege
In the consumer IoT, everything is new, and the IT world of bits and bytes holds sway. But industrial and commercial realms encompass operational technology (OT) that has been around for 25 or 50 years. This grittier, pre-IP, more hands-on world has much to gain from Industrial IoT (IIoT) applications and principles. But adding sensors and wireless connectivity won't work in environments that demand unwavering reliability and performance. As enterprise IT embraces other IoT-related technology trends, enterprises with industrial or commercial facets must also find ways for the disparate worlds of OT and IT to work together harmoniously. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Ron Sege has served as a director of Echelon and President and Chief Executive Officer since August 2010. He has been Chairman of the Board of Directors since October 2011. Most recently, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer, and Board member, of 3Com Corporation from 2008 through its acquisition by HP. Prior to 3Com, Mr. Sege was President and Chief Executive Officer of Tropos Networks, Inc., a provider of wireless broadband networks, from 2004 to 2008. [continued]
Unlocking IoT Potential
By Jim Hunter
We're no longer looking to the future for the IoT wave. It's no longer a distant dream, but a reality that has arrived. It's now time to make sure the industry is in alignment to meet the IoT growing pains - cooperate and collaborate as well as innovate. This session will examine the key ingredients to IoT success and identify solutions to challenges the industry is facing. The deep industry expertise behind this presentation will provide attendees with a leading edge view of rapidly emerging IoT opportunities and challenges, and will ensure a lively Q&A conclusion. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Jim is a highly regarded visionary and connected home technologist, holding multiple patents for technology that has pioneered the smart, simple connected home. Previously, Jim was the lead architect of Connected Home, Advanced Technologies at Motorola Mobility (acquired by Google), founder and CTO of 4Home and founder of Premise Systems. [continued]
We Need a Holistic Network Infrastructure: Why Controllers Are Not Cutting it
By Dhiraj Sehgal
For years, we've relied too heavily on individual network functions or simplistic cloud controllers. However, they are no longer enough for today's modern cloud data center. Businesses need a comprehensive platform architecture in order to deliver a complete networking suite for IoT environment based on OpenStack
In this session, I will discuss what a holistic networking solution should really entail, and how to build a complete platform that is scalable, secure, agile and automated. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Dhiraj works in product and marketing organization of PLUMgrid. His focus has been customers, technologies and products and how do they interact with each other. He has wealth of experience in datacenter technologies ranging from compute, networking to storage [continued]
The (Industrial) Internet of Things – Finding Value in Analytics
By Bob Gates
The industrial software market has treated data with the mentality of "collect everything now, worry about how to use it later." We now find ourselves buried in data, with the pervasive connectivity of the (Industrial) Internet of Things only piling on more numbers. There's too much data and not enough information. Realizing the power of IoT, software developers are now focused on understanding how industrial data can create intelligence for industrial operations. Imagine a world where a turbine can call its operator weeks before it breaks thanks to analytics. Assets aren't destroyed, operators save millions, and lives may be saved. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Bob Gates' responsibilities include strategic direction for the manufacturing industries that GE serves. His experience and career included various leadership and engineering positions at General Motors, Hoechst Celanese, Hoffman La Roche and Pfizer. Bob earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). [continued]
Internet of Everything: The Value of Connections
By Gary Hall
The Internet of Everything (IoE) brings together people, process, data and things to make networked connections more relevant and valuable than ever before — transforming information into knowledge and knowledge into wisdom. IoE creates new capabilities, richer experiences, and unprecedented opportunities to improve business and government operations, decision making and mission support capabilities. This session will break down the core capabilities of IoT in multiple settings and expand upon IoE for both technical and non-technical audiences. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Gary Hall is responsible for technology solutions planning and architectures for Cisco's Federal Defense business. He leads Cisco's Federal strategy and planning for the Internet of Everything. Gary is currently on the Board of Directors for InfoComm International, the trade association for the audiovisual industry. [continued]
Fogs, Logs, and Cogs: The Newer, Bigger Shape of Big Data in the Internet of Things
By James G. Kobielus
The Internet of Things (IoT) is causing data centers to become radically decentralized and atomized within a new paradigm known as "fog computing." To support IoT applications, such as connected cars and smart grids, data centers' core functions will be decentralized out to the network's edges and endpoints (aka "fogs"). As this trend takes hold, Big Data analytics platforms will focus on high-volume log analysis (aka "logs") and rely heavily on cognitive-computing algorithms (aka "cogs") to make sense of it all. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
James Kobielus is an industry veteran and serves as IBM's big data evangelist, as program director for big data analytics product marketing, and as editor-in-chief of IBM Data Magazine. He spearheads IBM's thought leadership activities in Big Data, Hadoop, enterprise data warehousing, advanced analytics, and cognitive computing. He advises IBM's product management and marketing teams on big data analytics. He has spoken at such leading industry events as Hadoop Summit, Strata, and Forrester Business Process Forum. He has published several business technology books and is a very popular provider of original commentary on blogs and many social media. [continued]
Beyond IoT Hook Ups: How to Get Customers to Say "I Do"
By Sean Lorenz
When it comes to the Internet of Things, hooking up will get you only so far. If you want customers to commit, you need to go beyond simply connecting products. You need to use the devices themselves to transform how you engage with every customer and how you manage the entire product lifecycle. In this session, LogMeIn will show how "product relationship management" can help you leverage your connected devices and the data they generate about customer usage and product performance to deliver extremely compelling and reliable products, and build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with customers. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Sean Lorenz is Sr. Product Marketing Manager for Xively at LogMeIn. Dr. Lorenz helps drive the Xively Internet of Things (IoT) thought leadership and works closely with customers to understand how connected products and operations can help transform their businesses. He has shaped business models and product strategies in several emerging markets including the IoT, robotics, and healthcare. Sean holds a PhD in Cognitive & Neural Systems from Boston University and has extensive knowledge of natural language processing, brain-computer interfaces, adaptive systems, machine learning, context-aware computing and other forms of predictive analytics for sensor-based data. [continued]
Advanced Real World IoT at Scale
By Jim Kaskade
With several hundred implementations of IoT-enabled solutions in the past 12 months alone, Jim's talk will focus on experience over the art of the possible. Many can only imagine the most advanced telematics platform ever deployed, supporting millions of customers, producing tens of thousands events or GBs per trip, and hundreds of TBs per month. With the ability to support a billion sensor events per second, over 30PB of warm data for analytics, and hundreds of PBs for an data analytics archive, Jim will overview how user-based auto insurance can be implemented at scale. He demonstrates a production deployment based on a cloud-hosted, cyber-secured, real-time to batch analytics telematics platform which enables what we commonly refer to as the "Smart Car". Jim also touches on how Internet of Things is being truly implemented across several verticals including Banking, this Insurance example, Health, Manufacturing, Transportation, Utilities, and Retail. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Jim Kaskade leads CSC's global Big Data & Analytics organization. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of innovative offerings that help CSC clients convert data into revenue. [continued]
Extreme IoT Games
By Mike Kavis
To many people, IoT is a buzzword whose value is not understood. Many people think IoT is all about wearables and home automation. In this session, we will discuss some incredible game changing use cases and how they are transforming industries like agriculture, manufacturing, health care, and smart cities. We will discuss cool technologies like smart dust, robotics, smart labels, and much more. Prepare to be blown away with a glimpse of the future. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Mike Kavis is Vice President & Principal Cloud Architect at Cloud Technology Partners. He has served in numerous technical roles such as CTO, Chief Architect, and VP positions with over 25 years of experience in software development and architecture. A pioneer in cloud computing, Mike led a team that built the world's first high speed transaction network in Amazon's public cloud and won the 2010 AWS Global Startup Challenge. An expert in cloud security, he is the author of "Architecting the Cloud: Design Decisions for Cloud Computing Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)" from Wiley Publishing. [continued]
The Monetization of Things
By Brendan O'Brien
The IoT market is projected to be $1.9 trillion tidal wave that's bigger than the combined market for smartphones, tablets and PCs. While IoT is widely discussed, what isn't being talked about are the monetization opportunities that are created from ubiquitous connectivity and the ensuing avalanche of data. While we cannot foresee every service that the IoT will enable, we should future proof operations by preparing to monetize them with extremely agile systems. The session will discuss how to: [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Brendan O'Brien is Chief Evangelist and a Co-founder at Aria Systems. In 2002 he introduced the world to cloud billing, and innovated database-driven, enterprise-grade web applications - before the concept of "cloud" was even on the horizon. O'Brien is at the forefront of the recurring revenue revolution that is empowering enterprises -- and specifically enabling information systems and new business models to secure predictive revenue streams while improving business processes. [continued]
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@ThingsExpo 2014 Silicon Valley Sessions
Microsoft Opening Keynote | NoOps != No OperationsBy David Tesar
Shipping daily, injecting faults, and keeping an extremely high availability "without Ops"? Understand why NoOps does not mean no operations. Agile development methodologies require evolved operations to be successful.
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Speaker Bio: David's mission is to "put more Ops into DevOps". He currently shares "the good news" of software and has helped customers since 2007 as a Technical Evangelist at Microsoft. David creates technical content including hundreds of videos, speaks at various Microsoft and industry-sponsored events, leads the weekly Edge Show with monthly episodes on DevOps, and works directly with customers and internal development teams. DevOps is currently David's focus which includes expertise in relevant products such as Microsoft Azure, Visual Studio Online, Application Insights, Team Foundation Server, Release Management, and System Center. [continued]
The Role of Hybrid Cloud in Driving the Future State of Business By Gee Rittenhouse
The Internet of Things (IoT) is going to require a new way of thinking and of developing software for speed, security and innovation. This requires IT leaders to balance business as usual while anticipating for the next market and technology trends. Cloud provides the right IT asset portfolio to help today's IT leaders manage the old and prepare for the new. Today the cloud conversation is evolving from private and public to hybrid. This session will provide use cases and insights to reinforce the value of the network in helping organizations to maximize their company's cloud experience. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Gee Rittenhouse is Vice President and General Manager of Cisco's Cloud and Virtualization Group (CVG), a market-driven organization leading industry transformation in cloud infrastructure software and services. [continued]
Matrix: the missing signaling layer for WebRTC?By Mathew Hodgson
WebRTC defines no default signaling protocol, causing fragmentation between WebRTC silos. SIP and XMPP provide possibilities, but come with considerable complexity and are not designed for use in a web environment. Matrix is a new non-profit Open Source Project that defines both a new HTTP-based standard for VoIP & IM signaling and provides reference implementations. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Matthew Hodgson is technical co-founder of the Matrix.org: a not-for-profit organization focused on solving the problem of fragmentation in current VoIP and IP Messaging applications. By defining a new lightweight pragmatic open standard for federation and interoperability and releasing opensource reference implementations, Matrix hopes to create a new ecosystem that makes real-time-communication as universal and interoperable as email. [continued]
Whether you're a startup or a 100 year old enterprise, the Internet of Things offers a variety of new capabilities for your business. IoT style solutions can help you get closer your customers, launch new product lines and take over an industry. Some companies are dipping their toes in, but many have already taken the plunge, all while dramatic new capabilities continue to emerge. Join us for an in depth discussion of real-world use cases, patterns and opportunities you can harness today. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Reid Carlberg is a 20 year veteran of the software industry. As a Senior Director, Developer Evangelism, at salesforce.com, Reid helps business and developer communities work with leading technologies such as the Salesforce1 Platform. Since joining Salesforce, he has launched hundreds of new apps on the AppExchange as part of the Salesforce Labs program, taught thousands of developers at the Dreamforce Internet of Things Lab and spoken about connected devices around the world. Reid holds an undergraduate degree in Japanese and a Master's Degree in Software Engineering. He lives in Chicago. [continued]
The 7 Steps to Real World Business Transformation on the Internet of Things By Sean Lorenz
The Internet of Things promises to transform businesses (and lives), but navigating the business and technical path to success can be difficult to understand. This presentation will show you how to approach creating broadly successful connected customer solutions using real world business transformation studies including New England BioLabs and more. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Sean Lorenz is Technical Product Manager for Xively at LogMeIn. Dr. Lorenz helps drive the Xively Internet of Things (IoT) platform roadmap and works closely with customers to understand how connected products and operations can help transform their businesses. [continued]
The Perfect Storm Intensifies - The Convergence of BigData, Cloud and the Internet of Things is Now at Full Strength By Mac Devine
Almost everyone sees the potential of Internet of Things but how can businesses truly unlock that potential. The key will be in the ability to discover business insight in the midst of an ocean of Big Data generated from billions of embedded devices via Systems of Discover. Businesses will also need to ensure that they can sustain that insight by leveraging the cloud for global reach, scale and elasticity. Without bringing these three elements together via Systems of Discover you either end up with an Internet of somethings and/or a big mess of data. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Mac has 24 years of experience with networking and virtualization.
The first 7 of those years were spent in mainframe software development where he served as chief programmer for several VTAM releases. Mac then moved to mainframe software design where he served as chief designer for several Communications Server releases and lead the design work for Sysplex and SNA over IP networking (aka Enterprise Extender). [continued]
The Physical Web By Scott Jenson
Scott Jenson leads a project called The Physical Web within the Chrome team at Google. Project members are working to take the scalability and openness of the web and use it to talk to the exponentially exploding range of smart devices
Nearly every company today working on the IoT comes up with the same basic solution: use my server and you'll be fine. But if we really believe there will be trillions of these devices, that just can't scale. We need a system that is open a scalable and by using the URL as a basic building block, we open this up and get the same resilience that the web enjoys. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Scott Jenson has been at the forefront of user interface design for over 25 years. He was the first member of the User Interface group at Apple in the late 80s, working on System 7, the Apple Human Interface Guidelines and the original Newton. Following that he was Director of Product Design for Symbian, then managed the mobile UX group at Google and was Creative Director at frog design. Scott is now back at Google, on a quest to bridge the physical and digital worlds. [continued]
Identity Management and WebRTC By Peter Dunkley
We are reaching the end of the beginning with WebRTC and real systems using this technology have begun to appear. One challenge that faces every WebRTC deployment (in some form or another) is identity management. For example, if you have an existing service - possibly built on a variety of different PaaS/SaaS offerings - and you want to add real-time communications you are faced with a challenge relating to user management, authentication, authorisation, and validation. Service providers will want to use their existing identities, but these will have credentials already that are (hopefully) irreversibly encoded. This presentation looks at how this identity problem can be solved and discusses ways to use existing web identities for real-time communication. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Peter is Technical Director at Acision. He graduated from The University of Edinburgh in 2000 with a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. After graduation Peter worked on a PSTN switch developing signalling stacks for SS7, ISDN and similar protocols and creating advanced routing and service applications. [continued]
IoT: Integration of Things By Chris Mathieu
There will be 50 billion Internet connected devices by 2020. Today, every manufacturer has a propriety protocol and an app. How do we securely integrate these "things" into our lives and businesses in a way that we can easily control and manage? Even better, how do we integrate these "things" so that they control and manage each other so our lives become more convenient or our businesses become more profitable and/or safe?
We have heard that the best interface is no interface. These devices generate enough data to learn our behaviors and simplify/improve our lives. What if we could connect everything to everything? I'm not only talking about connecting things to things but also systems, cloud services, and people. Add in a little machine learning and artificial intelligence and now we have something interesting...
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Speaker Bio: Chris Matthieu is Co-Founder & CTO at Octoblu, Inc. He has two decades of telecom and web experience. He launched his Teleku cloud communications-as-a-service platform at eComm in 2010 which was acquired by Voxeo. Next he built an opensource Node.JS PaaS called Nodester which was acquired by AppFog. His new startup is Twelephone (http://twelephone.com). Leveraging HTML5 and WebRTC, Twelephone's BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) is to become the next generation telecom company running in the Web browser. In 9 short months, Twelephone has nearly achieved feature parity with Skype. [continued]
Big Data's Potential in Helping To Secure the Internet of ThingsBy James G. Kobielus
The security devil is always in the details of the attack: the ones you've endured, the ones you prepare yourself to fend off, and the ones that, you fear, will catch you completely unaware and defenseless. The Internet of Things (IoT) is nothing if not an endless proliferation of details. It's the vision of a world in which continuous Internet connectivity and addressability is embedded into a growing range of human artifacts, into the natural world, and even into our smartphones, appliances, and physical persons.
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Speaker Bio: James Kobielus is an industry veteran and serves as IBM's Big Data evangelist, as program director for Big Data analytics product marketing, and as editor-in-chief of IBM Data Magazine. He spearheads IBM's thought leadership activities in Big Data, Hadoop, enterprise data warehousing, advanced analytics, and cognitive computing. He advises IBM's product management and marketing teams on big data analytics. He has spoken at such leading industry events as Hadoop Summit, Strata, and Forrester Business Process Forum. He has published several business technology books and is a very popular provider of original commentary on blogs and many social media. [continued]
Birds-of-a-Feather SessionBy Scott Jenson
The Physical Web incorporates beacons that can be put in any small retail store, for example, so that every store now has "an app" for its customers.
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Speaker Bio: Scott Jenson has been at the forefront of user interface design for over 25 years. He was the first member of the User Interface group at Apple in the late 80s, working on System 7, the Apple Human Interface Guidelines and the original Newton. Following that he was Director of Product Design for Symbian, then managed the mobile UX group at Google and was Creative Director at frog design. Scott is now back at Google, on a quest to bridge the physical and digital worlds. [continued]
The Evolution of Internet of Things and the Intelligent Enterprise By Chris Gray
The Internet of Things is not new. Historically, smart businesses have used its basic concept of leveraging data to drive better decision making and have capitalized on those insights to realize additional revenue opportunities. So, what has changed to make the Internet of Things one of the hottest topics in tech? In this session, Chris Gray, Red Hat Director of Embedded Programs will discuss the underlying factors that are driving the economics of intelligent systems. Discover how hardware commoditization, the ubiquitous nature of connectivity, and the emergence of big data and analysis are providing the pull to meet customer expectations of a widely connected, multi-dimensional universe of people, things, and information. Chris will present real-world use cases that demonstrate how to:
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Speaker Bio:At Red Hat, Chris Gray has global responsibility for strategic partner initiatives and worldwide sales within the embedded and Internet of Things market. Chris' extensive experience with hundreds of embedded partners and customers across numerous and diverse industries has given him a unique perspective on this explosive growth area. Chris has led the global expansion of Red Hat's Embedded and Internet of Things business in over twenty countries and continues to lead Red Hat's mission as the open source leader in embedded and intelligent systems solutions. [continued]
Architecting Next Gen Connected Supply Chains
By Peter Vanderminden
Disruptive macro trends in technology are impacting and dramatically changing the "art of the possible" relative to supply chain management practices through the innovative use of IoT, cloud, machine learning and big data to enable connected ecosystems of engagement. Enterprise informatics can now move beyond point solutions that merely monitor the past and implement integrated enterprise fabrics that enable end to end supply chain visibility to improve customer service delivery and optimize supplier management. [continued]
Speaker Bio: Peter Vanderminden is the Industry Manager, Manufacturing & Supply Chain at Microsoft Corporation, where he consults to some of Microsoft's largest corporate accounts on business solutions and enterprise architecture strategies. Mr. Vanderminden also serves on the Board of Directors of the APICS/Supply Chain Council, a global non-profit industry trade association with over 600 member firms that is focused on establishing best practices for supply chain management. [continued]
Fulfilling IT's Promise in the IoT EraBy Jeff Kaplan
The Internet of Things will put IT to its ultimate test by creating infinite new opportunities to digitize products and services, generate and analyze new data to improve customer satisfaction, and discover new ways to gain a competitive advantage across nearly every industry. In order to help corporate business units to capitalize on the rapidly evolving IoT opportunities, IT must stand up to a new set of challenges. This session will examine why IT must finally fulfill its role in support of its SBUs or face a new round of disruption that could fundamentally reshape the function of IT forever. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Jeff Kaplan is the Managing Director of THINKstrategies, www.thinkstrategies.com, the only strategic consulting firm focused entirely on the business implications of the transition of the technology industry from a product-centric to services-driven solution model, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing and Managed Services. THINKstrategies helps IT/business decision-makers with their sourcing strategies; solution providers with their go-to-market strategies; and venture firms with their investment strategies. [continued]
Monetizing the 'Internet of Things'- What You Need to Know Now
By Brendan O'Brien
There's no doubt that the "Internet of Things" is driving the next wave of innovation. Google has spent billions over the past few months vacuuming up companies that specialize in smart appliances and machine learning. Already, Philips light bulbs, Audi automobiles, and Samsung washers and dryers can communicate with and be controlled from mobile devices. To take advantage of the opportunities the "Internet of Things" brings to your business, you'll want to start preparing now. [continued]
Speaker Bio: Brendan O'Brien is a Co-founder at Aria Systems and the inventor of cloud billing. It is fair to say he introduced the world to cloud billing, and innovated database-driven, enterprise-grade web applications - before the concept of "cloud" was even on the horizon. O'Brien is at the forefront of the recurring revenue revolution that is empowering enterprises -- and specifically enabling information systems and new business models to secure predictive revenue streams while improving business processes. [continued]
From High Tech to "I" Tech
By Andrew Bolwell
As the Internet of Things unfolds, mobile and wearable devices are blurring the line between physical and digital, integrating ever more closely with our interests, our routines, our daily lives. Contextual computing and smart, sensor-equipped spaces bring the potential to walk through a world that recognizes us and responds accordingly. We become continuous transmitters and receivers of data. Key attributes of mobile technology—touch input, sensors, social, and IoT services—drive the shift of mobile technology from accessory to indispensible to integrated. Collectively these technologies create opportunities not only for new products but for new business models, platforms, and services. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Andrew Bolwell is Director of Innovation for HP's Printing and Personal Systems Group. Responsible for defining HP's long-term innovation and technology vision for printing and personal computing, Andrew is spearheading new markets, products and business models that will help shape HP's future growth. [continued]
IoT Moves Into The Commercial Mainstream
By Diego Tamburini
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly in the process of breaking from its heretofore relatively obscure enterprise applications (such as plant floor control and supply chain management) and going mainstream into the consumer space. More and more creative folks are interconnecting everyday products such as household items, mobile devices, appliances and cars, and unleashing new and imaginative scenarios. We are seeing a lot of excitement around applications in home automation, personal fitness, and in-car entertainment, and this excitement will bleed into other areas. On the commercial side, more manufacturers will embed sensors in their products and connect them to the Internet to monitor their performance and offer pro-active maintenance services. [continued]
Speaker Bio: Diego Tamburini works for the Manufacturing Strategic Industry Relations group at Autodesk. He focuses on defining the vision for Autodesk in manufacturing and evangelizing Autodesk as a thought leader in the industry. Diego came to Autodesk after 10 years at Microsoft, where he was working in the Microsoft Dynamics development team developing the upcoming first cloud release of Dynamics ERP for Professional Services. [continued]
A New Architecture for the Internet of Things: Rethinking Your IT Framework
By James Kirkland
Explosive growth in connected devices. Enormous amounts of data for collection and analysis. Critical use of data for split-second decision making and actionable information. All three are factors in making the Internet of Things a reality. Yet, any one factor would have an IT organization pondering its infrastructure strategy. [continued]
Speaker Bio: James Kirkland is the advocate for Red Hat's initiatives and solutions for the Internet of Things(IoT) and is the architect of its three-tier strategy for IoT deployments. For the past five years, James has been focused on IoT solutions for the transportation and energy sectors. A frequent public speaker and writer on a wide range of technical topics, James is also the co-author of Linux Troubleshooting for System Administrators and Power Users (ISBN: 0131855158) published by Prentice Hall PTR. [continued]
Zero to a Connected Internet of Things App
By Seema Jethani
This talk explores how to rapidly prototype using IoT cloud platforms and choosing the right platform to match application requirements, security and privacy needs, data management capabilities and development tools. Where historically app development would required developers to manage device functionality, application environment and application logic, today new platforms are emerging that are IoT focused and arm developers with cloud based connectivity and communications, development, monitoring, management and analytics tools. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Seema is the Director of Product Management at Basho Technologies and has more than 10 years of experience in enterprise software development. Prior to joining Basho, she held Product Management and Strategy positions at Dell, Enstratius and IBM. [continued]
How Docker Quickly Advanced Development of an IoT Application
By Aater Suleman
Collecting data in the field and configuring multitudes of unique devices is a time-consuming, labor-intensive process that can stretch IT resources. Horan & Bird [H&B], Australia's fifth-largest Solar Panel Installer, wanted to automate sensor data collection and monitoring from its solar panels and integrate the data with its business and marketing systems. After data was collected and structured, two major areas needed to be addressed: improving developer workflows and extending access to a business application to multiple users (multi-tenancy). [continued]
Speaker Bio:Aater Suleman, CEO and Co-Founder at Flux7, is an industry veteran in delivering cloud migration, application development and process optimization solutions using DevOps-based approaches. Mr. Suleman earned his PhD at the University of Texas at Austin, where he also currently teaches computer systems design and architecture. [continued]
WebRTC + IoT = Personalized Customer Service
By Peter Cornelius
Can call centers hang up the phones for good? Intuitive Solutions did. WebRTC enabled this contact center provider to eliminate antiquated telephony and desktop phone infrastructure with a pure web-based solution, allowing them to expand beyond brick-and-mortar confines to a home-based agent model. It also ensured scalability and better service for customers, including MUY! Companies, one of the country's largest franchise restaurant companies with 232 Pizza Hut locations. This is one example of WebRTC adoption today, but the potential is limitless when powered by IoT . Attendees will learn real-world benefits of WebRTC and explore future possibilities, as WebRTC and IoT intersect to improve customer service. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Peter Cornelius has spent the past 15 years designing and building large scale enterprise applications, predominantly focused on the call center space. In his role as Solution Architect at LiveOps he has designed and built platform components to allow the doubling of the number of registered agents along with dramatic improvements in stability and performance. He is currently working on the next generation of the LiveOps platform. [continued]
From Data To Dollars – A Results-Driven Approach To IoT
By Dave Wagstaff
Technology is enabling a new approach to collecting and using data. This approach, commonly referred to as the "Internet of Things" (IoT), enables businesses to use real-time data from all sorts of things including machines, devices and sensors to make better decisions, improve customer service, and lower the risk in the creation of new revenue opportunities. In this session from Bsquare learn more about the real benefits to focus on, understand the requirements of a successful solution, the flow of data, and how to best approach deploying an IoT solution that will drive results. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Vice President and Chief Architect, BSQUARE Corporation Dave Wagstaff has been Bsquare's Vice President and Chief Architect since November 2013. In this role Mr. Wagstaff drives a comprehensive and integrated strategy for all Bsquare products including the company's Internet of Things offerings. [continued]
How Code Halos Are Unlocking the Possibilities of the Internet of Things
By Ben Pring
Code Halos – aka "digital fingerprints" - are the key organizing principle to understand a) how dumb things become smart and b) how to monetize this dynamic. In this session Ben Pring, Co-Director of Cognizant's Center for the Future of Work, will outline research, analysis and recommendations from his recently published book on this phenomena on the way leading edge organizations like GE and Disney are unlocking the IoT opportunity and what steps your organization should be taking to position itself for the next platform of digital competition. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Ben Pring co-leads Cognizant's Future of Work Center joining Cognizant in September 2011 after spending the previous 15 years with Gartner as a senior industry analyst researching and advising on areas such as Cloud Computing and Global Sourcing. Prior to Gartner he worked for a number of consulting companies including Coopers and Lybrand. [continued]
New Security Models For The IoT
By Davi Ottenheimer
The Internet of Things needs an entirely new security model, or does it? Can we save some old and tested controls for the latest emerging and different technology environments? This presentation reviews hands-on lessons with IoT devices and reveals privacy options and a new risk balance you might not expect. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Davi Ottenheimer, EMC Senior Director of Trust, has more than nineteen years' experience managing global security operations and assessments, including a decade of leading incident response and digital forensics. He is co-author of the book "Securing the Virtual Environment: How to Defend the Enterprise Against Attack," published in May 2012 by Wiley. He formerly was responsible for security at Barclays Global Investors (BGI), the world's largest investment fund manager. Prior to BGI he was a "dedicated paranoid" at Yahoo! and responsible for managing security for hundreds of millions of mobile, broadband and digital home products. Davi received his postgraduate academic Master of Science degree in International History from the London School of Economics. [continued]
Spatial Teleconferencing With WebRTC
By Alan Kraemer
While great strides have been made relative to the video aspects of remote collaboration, audio technology has basically stagnated. Typically all audio is mixed to a single monaural stream and emanates from a single point, such as a speakerphone or a speaker associated with a video monitor. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Alan Kraemer (CTO) has over 29 years of experience in a wide range of technology based fields. As Vice President of Engineering for Technology Marketing Inc., he and his team created the architecture for and designed a wide variety of computers and computer based products for major corporations including British Telecomms and Litton Industries. [continued]
Five Key Issues for the DNS of Things
By Peter Silva
The Domain Name Service (DNS) is one of the most important components in networking infrastructure, enabling users and services to access applications by translating URLs (names) into IP addresses (numbers). Because every icon and URL and all embedded content on a website requires a DNS lookup loading complex sites necessitates hundreds of DNS queries. In addition, as more internet enabled 'Things' get connected, people will rely on DNS to name and find their fridges, toasters and toilets. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Peter Silva covers security for F5's Technical Marketing Team. After working in Professional Theatre for 10 years, Peter decided to change careers. Starting out with a small VAR selling Netopia routers and the Instant Internet box, he soon became one of the first six Internet Specialists for AT&T managing customers on the original ATT WorldNet network. [continued]
Future of the Cloud with P2P (Peer-to-Peer) RTC (Real-Time Communication)
By Robin Raymond
P2P RTC will impact the landscape of communications, shifting from traditional telephony style communications models to OTT (Over-The-Top) cloud assisted & PaaS (Platform as a Service) communication services. The P2P shift will impact many areas of our lives, from mobile communication, human interactive web services, RTC and telephony infrastructure, user federation, security and privacy implications, business costs, and scalability. This presentation will walk through the shifting landscape of traditional telephone and voice services to the modern P2P RTC era of OTT cloud assisted services. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Author of Open Peer, a Peer-to-Peer protocol for Real-Time Communications. An expert software architect, technical leader and developer, whose specialty is for highly scalable network asynchronous software architectures, typically in the field of peer-to-peer telecommunications. Robin has been producing software since the dawn the computer age. Chair & author of W3C ORTC API & Community Group. [continued]
New business opportunities for real time communications created by the IoT explosion
By Ivelin Ivanov
From telemedicine to smart cars, digital homes and industrial monitoring, the explosive growth of IoT has created exciting new business opportunities for real time calls and messaging. This presentation will share some of the new revenue sources that IoT created for Restcomm - the open source telephony platform from Telestax. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Ivelin Ivanov is a technology entrepreneur who founded Mobicents, an Open Source VoIP Platform, to help create, deploy, and manage applications integrating voice, video and data. He is the co-founder of TeleStax, an Open Source Cloud Communications company that helps the shift from legacy IN/SS7 telco networks to IP-based cloud comms. An early investor in multiple start-ups, he still finds time to code for his companies and contribute to open source projects [continued]
The Top 10 Challenges in Securing IoT Communications
By Todd Greene
As the Internet of Things gains momentum, the focus has been on securing billions of IoT devices and the servers that orchestrate their connectivity. However, the greatest security and authentication risks reside within the communications among devices and servers.[continued]
Speaker Bio:Todd has over 20 years of experience addressing the challenges of realtime applications and secure communications. He is currently co-founder and CEO of PubNub, a global Data Stream Network that helps companies build and scale realtime apps for connected devices. Prior to founding PubNub, he was the founder and CEO of Loyalize, a company that delivered large-scale Audience Participation software, acquired in 2011 by Robert FX Sillerman, the owner of American Idol. [continued]
Time Series Data in a Time Series World
By Jim Scott
The Internet-of-Things is tied together with a thin strand that is known as time. Coincidentally, at the core of nearly all data analytics is a timestamp. When working with time series data there are a few core principles that everyone should consider, especially across datasets where time is the common boundary. Single-value, geo-spatial, and log time series data will be discussed. By focusing on enterprise applications and the data center OpenTSDB will be used as an example to explain some of these concepts including when to use different storage models. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Jim has held positions running Operations, Engineering, Architecture and QA teams in the Consumer Packaged Goods, Digital Advertising, Digital Mapping, Chemical and Pharmaceutical industries. Jim has built systems that handle more than 50 billion transactions per day and his work with high-throughput computing at Dow Chemical was a precursor to more standardized big data concepts like Hadoop. [continued]
The State of IoT
By Mike Kavis
IoT is still a vague buzzword for many people.
In his session at Internet of @ThingsExpo, Mike Kavis, Vice President & Principal Cloud Architect at Cloud Technology Partners, will discuss the business value of IoT that goes far beyond the general public's perception that IoT is all about wearables and home consumer services.
The presentation will also discuss how IoT is perceived by investors and how venture capitalist access this space. Other topics to discuss are barriers to success, what is new, what is old, and what the future may hold. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Mike Kavis is Vice President & Principal Cloud Architect at Cloud Technology Partners. He has served in numerous technical roles such as CTO, Chief Architect, and VP positions with over 25 years of experience in software development and architecture.
A pioneer in cloud computing, Mike led a team that built the world's first high speed transaction network in Amazon's public cloud and won the 2010 AWS Global Startup Challenge. An expert in cloud security, he is the author of "Architecting the Cloud: Design Decisions for Cloud Computing Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)" from Wiley Publishing.. [continued]
Modern Telecom and the IoT
By Evan McGee
The worldwide cellular network will be a a backbone in the future IoT, and telecom industry is clamoring to get on board as more than just a data pipe. What can service operators offer, however, that would benefit IoT entrepreneurs, inventors, and consumers? [continued]
Speaker Bio:Evan McGee is the CTO of RingPlus, a leading innovative U.S. MVNO and wireless enabler. His focus is on combining web technologies with traditional telecom to create a new breed of unified communication that is easily accessible to the general consumer. With over a decade of experience in telecom and associated technologies, Evan is demonstrating the power of OSS to further human and machine-to-machine innovation. [continued]
Searching For The Missing Link: DevOps and IoT
By Rachel Chalmers
Enthusiasm for the Internet of Things has reached an all-time high. In 2013 alone, venture capitalists spent more than $1 billion dollars investing in the IoT space. With "smart" appliances and devices, IoT covers wearable smart devices, cloud services to hardware companies. Nest, a Google company, detects temperatures inside homes and automatically adjusts it by tracking its user's habit. These technologies are quickly developing and with it come challenges such as bridging infrastructure gaps, abiding to privacy concerns and making the concept a reality. These challenges can't be addressed without the kinds of agile software development and infrastructure approaches pioneered by the DevOps movement. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Rachel Chalmers joined Ignition as a principal in 2013. She sources deals in enterprise and cloud infrastructure, "big data" and the "Internet of Things"; advises portfolio companies and provides counsel on industry trends. [continued]
Open Source Approach to Enable the Internet of Things
By Joe Speed
Predicted by Gartner to add $1.9 trillion to the global economy by 2020, the Internet of Everything (IoE) is based on the idea that devices, systems and services will connect in simple, transparent ways, enabling seamless interactions among devices across brands and sectors. As this vision unfolds, it is clear that no single company can accomplish the level of interoperability required to support the horizontal aspects of the IoE. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Joe Speed is the Director IoT for the AllSeen Alliance where he leads the IoT strategy & collaboration for AllSeen Alliance, a Linux Foundation Collaborative Project. Previous to this he was IBM's Global IoT Leader with customers and technology for Connected Car, Smart City, and Mobile UX. Joe has extensive experience in mobile, B2B and automotive, having worked on mobile solutions, GPS navigation, dealer integration, Internet B2B, OASIS standards, and Big Data. Prior to IBM Joe was Chief Architect of Cyclone Commerce (Axway), CTO of OpenNetwork Technologies (BMC) and an engineer at what is now Verizon Wireless. [continued]
Improving Quality of Lives Using Wearable Devices Using a 'Do-It-Yourself' Approach
By Sai Yamanoor
In this session, we will address building low cost wearable devices that enhance quality of lives. We will get started with an example of putting together a small keychain within a 50$ budget that educates the user about the air quality in their surroundings. Similarly, we will discuss examples like building a wearable device that provides transit information or recreational purposes. We will review resources available to build wearable devices at home including open source hardware, raw materials required and options available to power such wearable devices. [continued]
Speaker Bio:Sai Yamanoor is a Mechatronics Engineer working for a private startup school in the Bay Area where he builds devices that helps students achieve their full potential. He has an interest in building gadgets that improve quality of life and DIY culture. In his free time, he plays with his Raspberry Pi and the Arduino. [continued]
Cultural, regulatory, environmental, political and economic (CREPE) conditions over the past decade are creating cross-industry solution spaces that require processes and technologies from both the Internet of Things (IoT), and Data Management and Analytics (DMA). [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Joseph di Paolantonio began working with IoT data in 2000 when his consultancy and system integration firm partnered with RFID companies to integrate RFID data with other supply chain data in data warehouses and include such data in Business Intelligence solutions. [continued]
The Industrial Internet and the Cloud: Challenges in the Road Ahead
By Dave Duggal
The Industrial Internet revolution is now underway, enabled by connected machines and billions of devices that communicate and collaborate. The massive amounts of Big Data requiring real-time analysis is flooding legacy IT systems and giving way to Cloud environments that can handle the unpredictable workloads. Yet many barriers remain until we can fully realize the opportunities and benefits from the convergence of machines & devices with Big Data and the Cloud, including interoperability, data security and privacy. This session will focus on public-private work being done today to identify the IoT standards, architecture, frameworks and security needed to enable and accelerate the $32 trillion opportunity ahead. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Dave founded EnterpriseWeb LLC (www.enterpriseweb.com) in 2009. EnterpriseWeb® is an application platform for dynamic, data-driven applications and processes. Dave is a proven business leader who has made a career of building, growing and turning around companies and is a proponent of next generation 'smart' business processes. [continued]
How a Birth Certificate will Secure the Internet of Things
By Johannes Lintzen
Connected devices are changing the way we go about our everyday life, from wearables to driverless cars, to smart grids and entire industries revolutionizing business opportunities through smart objects, capable of two-way communication. But what happens when objects are given an IP-address, and we rely on that connection, sometimes with our lives? How do we secure those vast data infrastructures and safe-keep the privacy of sensitive information? This session will outline how each and every connected device can uphold a core root of trust via a unique cryptographic signature – a "birth certificate" that ensures that every action a smart device initiates, is authenticated and reliable, without third-party obstruction. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Johannes Lintzen is Vice President of Sales at Utimaco. Lintzen has been at the company for seven years and was instrumental in the successful launch of Utimaco's entry into the North American market, helping to lead the company's year-over-year growth of 75 percent in the U.S. [continued]
Internet of Things: Key elements to success
By Jim Hunter
Connected devices and the Internet of Things are getting significant momentum in 2014. This session will examine three key elements that together will drive mass adoption of IoT before the end of 2015. The first element is the recent advent of robust open source protocols (like AllJoyn and WebRTC) that facilitate M2M communication. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Jim Hunter is the Chief Scientist and Technology Evangelist of Greenwave Systems. He is responsible for oversight of technology, architecture and innovation of the Axon platform. As Technology Evangelist, Jim promotes the Greenwave platform and technology message through industry engagement. Prior to joining Greenwave Systems, Jim led Motorola Mobility's (a division of Google) architecture and strategy for driving the future of the smart, simple connected home. [continued]
Understanding The Architectural Patterns for Implementing an IoT Fabric
By Sumit Sharma
How do APIs and IoT relate? The answer is not as simple as merely adding an API on top of a dumb device, but rather about understanding the architectural patterns for implementing an IoT fabric. There are typically two or three trends: [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Sumit Sharma is the chief evangelist and bottle washer for API centric and IoT solutions for MuleSoft - the company behind the world's leading connectivity platform [continued]
Making Wearables Wearable: The Importance of Invisible Design
By Gilles Bouchard
There are dozens of disruptive, innovative, truly ground-breaking connected devices on the market today. Most of them, however, have not achieved anything close to the kind of ubiquity that they are seeking. Why? Because in the wearable tech industry, innovation alone is not enough. In order to be adopted by mainstream audiences, a device must be both disruptive and unobtrusive – it must slip into our lives without us having to adjust our behavior, or even really think about its presence. Livescribe CEO Gilles Bouchard would like to speak to audiences about the role that design plays in reaching mainstream consumers. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Gilles Bouchard joined Livescribe as CEO and Chairman in December 2011. Earlier in his career, Bouchard spent 17 years at Hewlett-Packard, advancing to the role of Executive Vice President of Global Operations. At Livescribe, Bouchard has helped make Livescribe 3 the fastest-selling smartpen the company has created so far. [continued]
Monetizing Internet Enabled Devices to Capitalize on the Internet of Things (IoT)
By Vikram Koka
To capitalize on the growth, providers have a number of decisions. They need to consider new ways to monetize capabilities on existing devices and add functionality. This allows the company to then figure out how to adapt their business models. Join us in this session to understand: [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Vikram Koka is the Vice President of IoT at Flexera Software, where he is responsible for the Internet of Things business. Prior to joining Flexera Software, Vikram was the Chief Architect for Macrovision across all its product lines, including the DRM, video and game distribution offerings, as well as software licensing. Vikram has held senior engineering or technical management positions at companies such as Silicon Graphics (SGI), and LSI Logic as well as startups such as CellMania (acquired by Blackberry) and SmartDB. Vikram's background included mobile, ecommerce, SaaS, enterprise applications, databases and distributed applications. Vikram has an MS in electrical and computer engineering. [continued]
The Edison Moment for the Internet of Me
By Abe Gong
Trick question: What did Thomas Edison do for the lightbulb?
He didn't invent it—working lightbulbs existed in laboratories for 80 years before Edison arrived. Instead, Edison's team made electric light scalable. They turned a theoretical possibility into a daily, lived reality—for billions of people. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Abe was the first data scientist at Jawbone and the lead data scientist at Massive Health, where he built data systems to nudge people to form good habits and live healthier. He earned his PhD in Public Policy, Political Science, and Complex Systems at the University of Michigan. All told, Abe has worked as data scientist/statistical consultant in education, health, and public policy for over a decade. In previous lives, Abe has been a pollster, journalist, refugee, and amateur historian. He is now working on a stealth startup using connected devices to improve habits and relationships. [continued]
Manage Your Mesh
By Ryan Bagnulo
The Internet of Things is a misnomer. That implies that everything is on the internet, and that simply should not be -- especially for things that are blurring the line between medical devices that stimulate like a pacemaker and quantified self sensors like a pedometer or pulse tracker. The mesh of things that we manage must be segmented into zones of trust for sensing data, transmitting data, receiving command and control administrative changes, and peer to peer mesh messaging. In this session we will focus on design patterns for segmentation, policy enforcement and administration. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Ryan Bagnulo is a Solution Architect / Software Engineer focused on Strategic Accounts in the telecommunications, finance, entertainment, and industrial sectors for public cloud and private data center deployment topologies of the SOA Software API Gateway framework and adjacent solutions. With over a decade of enterprise class API design and build experience for hundreds of services, Ryan specializes in secure integration across heterogeneous API protocols and message transformations to/from REST/JSON and SOAP/XML APIs.
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Manage Your Mesh
By Ryan Bagnulo
Code Halos – aka "digital fingerprints" - are the key organizing principle to understand a) how dumb things become smart and b) how to monetize this dynamic. In this session Ben Pring, Co-Director of Cognizant's Center for the Future of Work, will outline research, analysis and recommendations from his recently published book on this phenomena on the way leading edge organizations like GE and Disney are unlocking the IoT opportunity and what steps your organization should be taking to position itself for the next platform of digital competition. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Robert H. Brown is the global head of Cognizants CFoW market strategy and outreach for Business Process Services. He is specifically focused on Cognizant BPS thought leadership, brand development, and solutions orchestration, as well as collaboration with Cognizant senior executive clients and prospects. He resides in California.
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User Experience Design for the Internet of Things
By Mike Kuniavsky
One of the biggest challenges when developing connected devices is identifying user value and delivering it through successful user experiences. This talk describes an IoT-specific approach to user experience design that combines approaches from interaction design, industrial design and service design to create experiences that go beyond simple connected gadgets to create lasting, multi-device experiences grounded in people's real needs and desires. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Mike Kuniavsky is a user experience designer, researcher, and author. A twenty-year veteran of digital product development, Mike designs products, business processes, and services at the leading edge of technological change. [continued]
IoT Connectivity, Standards & Architecture
By John Fallows
We certainly live in interesting technological times. And no more interesting than the current competing IoT standards for connectivity. Various standards bodies, approaches, and ecosystems are vying for mindshare and positioning for a competitive edge. It is clear that when the dust settles, we will have new protocols, evolved protocols, that will change the way we interact with devices and infrastructure. We will also have evolved web protocols, like HTTP/2, that will be changing the very core of our infrastructures. At the same time, we have old approaches made new again like micro-services and reactive programming. In this session, we will try to make some sense of this changing landscape and explore the various tradeoffs designers face today. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
John brings to Kaazing his 17 years' experience in technology development and software design, and is considered a pioneer in the field of rich and highly interactive user interfaces. As CTO he formulates Kaazing Corporation's vision of enabling mobile users, marketplaces and machines to connect and communicate in real-time, more reliably and at unprecedented scale. He defines the architecture of the Kaazing product suite and oversees its development. [continued]
Monetize This. Customers in the Age of Internet of Things - From Devices to Internet of Agents and Services
By Esmeralda Swartz
The Internet of Things will greatly expand the opportunities for data collection and new business models driven off of that data. For this to be effective you not only need to have infrastructure and operational models capable of utilizing this new phenomenon, but increasingly service providers will need to convince a skeptical public to participate. Get ready to show them the money! [continued]
Speaker Bio:
Esmeralda Swartz is CMO of MetraTech, now part of Ericsson. She has spent 15 years as a marketing, product management, and business development technology executive bringing disruptive technologies and companies to market. [continued]
WebRTC and Data Channels; the Innovation Within Disruption
By Alex Gouaillard
As a disruptive technology, Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC), which is an emerging standard of web communications, is redefining how brands and consumers communicate in real time. The on-going narrative around WebRTC has largely been around incorporating video, audio and chat functions to apps. Alex will look at a fourth element - data channels - and talk about its potential to move WebRTC beyond browsers and into the internet of things. [continued]
Speaker Bio:
A Frenchman who has relocated to Singapore, Alex is regarded as one of the pioneers of Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC). He is a member of the W3C and IETF (which create and define the standards of this technology), and is an active participant in key WebRTC working groups and task forces. Alex holds two PhDs from INSA, France, and KEIO University, Japan. He has deep experience in communications, signal and image processing, and has established and led successful research groups at Caltech, Harvard, A*STAR. Alex was also involved in several innovative startups in Europe, North America, and APAC. [continued]
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Two weeks ago (November 3-5), I attended the Cloud Expo Silicon Valley as a speaker, where I presented on the security and privacy due diligence requirements for cloud solutions. Cloud security is a topical issue for every CIO, CISO, and technology buyer. Decision-makers are always looking for insights on how to mitigate the security risks of implementing and using cloud solutions. Based on the presentation topics covered at the conference, as well as the general discussions heard between sessio...
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While the focus and objectives of IoT initiatives are many and diverse, they all share a few common attributes, and one of those is the network. Commonly, that network includes the Internet, over which there isn't any real control for performance and availability. Or is there? The current state of the art for Big Data analytics, as applied to network telemetry, offers new opportunities for improving and assuring operational integrity.
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Two weeks ago (November 3-5), I attended the Cloud Expo Silicon Valley as a speaker, where I presented on the security and privacy due diligence requirements for cloud solutions. Cloud security is a topical issue for every CIO, CISO, and technology buyer. Decision-makers are always looking for insights on how to mitigate the security risks of implementing and using cloud solutions. Based on the presentation topics covered at the conference, as well as the general discussions heard between sessions, I wanted to share some of my observations on emerging trends. As cyber security serves as a foun... | {
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Matt Walsh: “I’m A Gun Owner, I Will Get Rid Of My Gun Under These Conditions”
In the wake of the Parkland shooting, the media has been more than happy to hand the spotlight to any gun owner who shows a willingness to rid themselves of their gun.
Whether or not this will actually affect gun safety — or even if they actually managed to destroy the gun — is pretty much irrelevant. Just look like you’re destroying and/or handing in your gun, make an impassioned (if fact-free) commentary about the Parkland shooting, and bam: instant viral star.
One prominent conservative — The Daily Wire’s Matt Walsh — has also offered to give up his firearms.
However, in a short-but-pithy piece for the publication, Walsh says there are a number of conditions for this offer to be valid.
“To be more specific, I will get rid of my gun the moment my gun becomes self-aware and develops the ability to go off by itself and shoot people on its own initiative,” Walsh wrote.
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“I will get rid of my gun as soon as I begin to feel the insatiable urge to become a mass shooter,” he continued.
“I will get rid of my gun if I ever lose half my brain cells and no longer possess the basic competency to store and handle it safely.
“I will get rid of my gun if someone can pull out a Bible and show me the verse that makes it a sin merely to own a weapon, or to use it for self-defense.
“I will get rid of my gun if my gun ever becomes possessed by the Devil, or if I ever become possessed by the Devil.
Are you a gun owner?
“I will get rid of my gun the very moment that all evil is vanquished from human society, and wickedness is purged from the hearts of men, and there is no longer any danger in the world and the whole of mankind can live in utter peace and harmony. When Christ returns in His glory I will certainly lay down my arms. I do not plan on bringing my gun to Heaven.
“But we aren’t yet in Heaven. And that is why I have a gun. And that is why I won’t get rid of it.”
This is, of course, the one thing that the media is unlikely to point out: the fact that the easiest way to combat evil of the violent sort is a firearm. Period.
This is something that the media loves to ridicule. Just look how they received President Trump’s suggestion that teachers ought to be armed.
Yet, it’s also something that’s an undeniable fact. Look at the numerous examples where guns have saved lives. Look at where they could save lives.
We don’t live in Heaven, we live upon a very imperfect earth. Our founders realized this, and they gave us the right to bear arms. When we can bring Heaven down to earth, we can all give up our guns. Until then, good luck. | {
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Brew your coffee as you normally do, whether that be in a regular coffee maker, Chemex, or french press. Then, pour the coffee into a blender (and they’re serious about this — you need a blender) and add the butter and oil .
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Verdict on Ukrainian debt case might take several months
MOSCOW, January 20. /TASS/. According to practice, the verdict of the London High Court of Justice on the case of Ukraine’s sovereign debt to Russia could take 1-3 months, according to Russia’s Finance Ministry.
"The Court has heard the parties' positions and has retired to make a decision. Practice shows that the verdict could take from one to three months," the Ministry said.
On Thursday, the London’s High Court ended the first hearing on the lawsuit against Ukraine from The Law Debenture Trust Corporation that represents the interests of Russia.
The Ministry expects London’s High Court to approve Russia’s request for expedited hearing of the case on Ukraine’s sovereign debt.
"We are confident that the defendant’s [the Ukrainian side - TASS] line of argument does not withstand criticism. We are looking forward to the Court's decision approving Russia’s request for expedited hearing of the case against Ukraine," the Ministry said.
In December 2013, Russian President Vladimir Putin and the then President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovich agreed on a $15 bln loan to be extended to Kiev through placing Ukrainian securities. Under the deal, three-billion-U.S. dollar worth of bonds were listed on the Irish Stock Exchange on December 20, 2013 and acquired by Russia using the funds from its National Welfare Fund.
On December 18, 2015, Ukraine’s government imposed a moratorium on debt payment to the Russian Federation because of Russia’s refusal to sign a restructuring agreement on an equal basis with private creditors as Prime Minister Yatsenyuk said. Meanwhile, on December 17, the board of directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recognized the official status of Russia’s loan to Ukraine as sovereign. On December 20, 2015, Ukraine failed to make a payment on its debt to Russia. The Russian Finance Ministry filed a lawsuit against Ukraine to London’s High Court of Justice in February 2016. | {
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Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a devastating subtype of stroke but the role of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in ICH is unclear - especially since most studies measure ICP in rodents tethered or under anesthesia or restraint. Thus, ICP was measured using telemetry in untethered, awake rats after ICH for 4 days. In PART 1, no pressure differences were found between the site of injury and epidural space. In PART 2, a severe ICH increased ICP for 4 days with modest reductions in cerebral perfusion pressure. In PART 3, moderate to severe ICHs were compared in different models of ICH. When ICH was induced by a collagenase infusion, ICP was increased for 2 days. However, ICP did not increase when the ICH was induced by a whole blood infusion. Lastly, increases in edema correlated with increases in ICP. These findings demonstrate ICH model differences that must be considered when evaluating therapies.
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What It Means: A week after a disappointing final-round 75 in tough conditions at the Texas Open, Kuchar looked to be cruising to victory Sunday in Houston.
Walking to the 18th tee, Kuchar had a two-shot lead over Jones, who was up ahead on the green looking over a 46-foot birdie putt. Before Kuchar teed off, Jones drained the long birdie putt to post 15 under. Kuchar found the middle of the 18th fairway, but then he did the unthinkable.
From 214 yards, Kuchar pulled his second shot left into the water. He made a great up-and-down to save bogey and force a playoff.
They went back to 18 for the playoff, and Jones pitched in from the right side of the green to win his first PGA Tour title in dramatic fashion.
Round of the day: Like a lot of players in Houston, Rory McIlroy was looking to build some confidence heading into the first major of the season. Here sure found it on Sunday. McIlroy fired a bogey-free 65 to finish tied for seventh. After a lackluster 2013 season, McIlroy has four top 10s in six worldwide starts in 2014, and he hasn't finished outside the top 25. No doubt there will be a little extra bounce in his step as the gets ready to try to win a green jacket.
Best of the rest: Jones shot a 6-under 66 and put the heat on Kuchar with birdie on 18 to cut his lead down to one. After Kuchar found the water on 18, Jones was in position to win in regulation. Instead, Kuchar made his bogey to force the playoff, but Jones hit a miraculous pitch to win.
Biggest disappointment: Kuchar held the lead for most of the day, but then he hit the worst possible shot at the worst possible time. He's won six times in his career, but for the second straight week, Kuchar failed to close the deal. He's still one of the favorites at Augusta, but no doubt he's missed two great opportunities to add to his trophy case.
Shot of the day: Jones had two of them. First he holed the 46-footer for birdie on 18 to put the pressure on Kuchar. Then Jones holed a 42-yard pitch shot in the playoff to win.
Quote of the day: "Golly, Matty!" – A frustrated Kuchar after he hit his second shot into the water on 18. | {
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Although Musk's entrance was reminiscent of Tony Stark's entrance in Iron Man 2, the unveiling of Tesla's newest foray into electric cars begs the question - will the Tesla Model 3 be the safest vehicle on the road? On Tesla's website, you can calculate the range of various models based on a number of conditions (weather, speed, etc.).
The price for this new is expansion is $49.99. Finally, this is the first expansion that includes so-called Missions, a new type of free single-player content. Blizzard made the announcement earlier in the year that for Hearthstone's Year of the Mammoth , it will be dropping the 45-card Adventures previously released in the middle of the year in favor of another expansion.
White penned " Charlotte's Web ". White, who also wrote Stuart Little , lived in the home until his death in 1985. They have had their fair share of visitors, including one school that has sent groups to visit for the last 25 years, Gallant said .
But a new variant will soon go on sale in the country. While there were already speculations that the company might be unveiling a Mint Gold colour variant on the aforementioned date, the URL address of the teaser banner on Amazon India website has seemingly confirmed that a Gold variant of the handset is coming our way.
The transcript lays that bare, and more. Much of Trump's call with Peña Nieto focused on his long-standing campaign pledge to build a southern border wall and having Mexico pay for it. We have our San Bernardino's, we have had the World Trade Center come down because of people that should not have been in our country, and now we are supposed to take 2,000.
Sane Trilogy , fans of classic platformers were given hope that one of the other favorite mascots from the PlayStation era would be given a new lease on life via remaster. "I think you can be confident that there will be more activity like this in the future with more great IP", he continued. These are just a few of the comments surrounding the demand for a Spyro remake on PS4's reddit page .
Kuo in his report has pointed out several factors that indicate that Apple will join hands with LG to get supplies of OLED screens for its future products in 2018. Samsung's factories have reportedly ramped up their production scale over the past two years, and are able to produce about 45,000 panels a month from which the final OLED displays are eventually made.
It means eight in ten of us now use catch-up and subscription services, such as iPlayer or Netflix , to watch back-to-back episodes. BBC iPlayer is the most popular on-demand service, with 63% of adults saying they use it, followed by the ITV Hub (40%), YouTube (38%) Netflix (31%), All 4 (26%), Amazon (20%), My5 (18%) and Sky Go (12%).
Stories feature was first debuted in the company's Instagram app in early 2016 and after it started gaining widespread popularity, in the beginning of 2017, they released the Stories feature onto Facebook too. Although the company agrees that Snapchat created the Stories format, they believe that the feature cannot remain exclusive. According to Facebook , half of the businesses on Instagram created a story in the past month and Instagram's average usage has climbed to 32 minutes ...
Essentially, the announcement that Facebook's translation services are provided entirely by AI serves to reassure users worldwide (and Elon Musk in particular) that Facebook has faith in their deep learning initiatives, and that for every potential crisis that's averted, gains are being made in other areas.
The Coolpad Note 5 Lite C offers the following connectivity options: 2G, 3G and 4G VOLTE, WLAN 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and will be launched in grey and gold colours. The phone offers fingerprint scanner located on the rear panel. Coolpad also confirmed to launch a new flagship smartphone exclusively through Amazon India on August 20th. | {
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16032019-LSTL-01.qxd 3/15/2019 9:12 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Tattoo talk Ben Affleck has come to the defence of his controversial back tattoo. He told TV personality Ellen DeGeneres that the colourful phoenix “represents something really important” to him. IANS LUDHIANA | SATURDAY | 16 MARCH 2019 Appsolutely up-to-d te Manpriya Singh I Shilpa Shetty ‘We are born for a purpose’ Actress Shilpa Shetty believes rejections made her stronger and played a huge part in her success. The actress-reality show judge said she faced a tough time in establishing herself in the film industry, but that never stopped her from working hard. “I always felt I am doing the right work. I am hard working. I hide under the sofa when I see my old films. Back then in films I had blonde hair, used to wear blue lenses and red lipstick. I wonder how I got opportunities. I think it was all destiny! There is no successful person who hasn’t faced failure. The more you get rejected you rise and give your best,” Shilpa said during a session at the 20th FICCI Frames. Shilpa said she now feels content with whatever she has achieved in her life. “I have completed 25 years and I feel the kind of love I am getting today is more as compared to then when I was actively working in films. I don’t remember how I became an actress, I have forgotten that journey. I feel we are born for a purpose.” — PTI RONICALLY, like everything else in India, shaadi.com became popular before Tinder shed its stigma. Talk of doing away with taboos and the latest to join is Priyanka Chopra-backed Bumble, which, for starters, lets women make the first move. Actually, only women can make the first move, thereby doing away with the ‘first move convention’, which so far allowed only male species to do it. A statement by PeeCee read, “This vision was nearly blocked by naysayers who didn’t think Indian women were ready to make the first move or they’d be afraid of unfair labels attached to networking for business friendship or romance…” The young and the restless from tricity throw their two cents on girls taking the first step. she likes the freedom that the platform brings. “One of my friends put a picture of a plastic doll and she received hundreds of super likes. How can a guy super-like a plastic doll image? That’s when my opinion of it being a platform BALL IN WOMEN’S COURT for desperate guys was Although 21-year-old formed. In that sense Alya Sharma it’s great that guys doubts that a can’t approach dating app women and only can be women can approach instruguys. Anyway, didn’t mental in we see in the film Manfinding you marziyaan? Taapsee a meaningPannu meets Vicky ful relationKaushal on Tinder and ALYA SHARMA ship, let alone an that hardly materialised everlasting one, but into something everlasting.” With freedom of choice as their basis, now dating apps are providing women the option of making the first move without any fear. Here’s what Chandigarh folks think about them TOTALLY EMPOWERING ‘City-based, 24–year-old fashion graduate Jainnu Kanwar was on Tinder for a while and though she wishes the guy made the first move, she doesn’t mind doing it herself if need be. Let alone on an app, which makes it mandatory even otherwise. “I’d wait for a day or two and then I’d definitely drop a first subtle hint,” shares the girl, who is glad about the app giving more power to women; which is why she might soon join Bumble too. definitely not shying away of dropping subtle hints if they be technically called first move.” TABLES HAVE TURNED Traditionally speaking, boys do one of the above — use a pick-up line, SUBTLE HINTS Twenty-fiveyear-old modelactress born and brought up in Chandigarh, Sam Rattan, seconds the thought of a guy making the first move, but is happy that several dating apps give the girl an opportunity for the first move. “Ideally, I’d let him make the first move, but I am SAFE BET SAM RATTAN JAINNU KANWAR Parineeti Chopra replaces A day to Shraddha in Saina biopic remember Alia gets ‘great’ birthday Actress Shraddha Kapoor has exited the biopic of ace badminton player Saina Nehwal and Parineeti Chopra has been announced as her replacement. The biopic, titled Saina, will be directed by Amol Gupte, who has helmed movies such as Stanley Ka Dabba and Hawa Hawaai. Parineeti Chopra Shraddha Kapoor The film went on floors in September last year. Shraddha left the project due to scheduling issues, as she is filming back-toback movies. “We want to wrap up Saina by this year-end for an early 2020 release, so going ahead with the project is a decision taken by mutual consent. We are glad Parineeti has come on board for the film. Saina has made every Indian proud and we can’t wait to take her story to the world in the year of the Olympics,” T-Series top boss, Bhushan Kumar, said in a statement. Parineeti, who has now boarded the project, said she always wanted to work in a sports biopic. “It’s a part of my personality as an actress that I have never explored, so I am happy that I get to portray a strong and powerful girl like Saina. She has put our country on the world map and I am excited to put in all the training and hard work that comes with learning the game of badminton, and portraying Saina on screen,” the actress said. Parineeti, who is currently awaiting the release of Kesari, will soon start the prep work for the film. — PTI act fresh or approach a girl straight up. The girl weighs the pros and cons, sizes him up, plays hard to get. Scenario II — girl approaches a boy. What does a boy do? MBA student Rahul Agnihotri doesn’t mince words, “To be honest, if a girl approached me first, I’d too weigh the pros and cons. I would like to figure out why has she approached me? Is it for my looks? For my car? For my sense of humour?” Tables are sure turning. City-based entrepreneur Pranav Mehra, 24, feels dating apps are a fairly safe bet for girls. “In our society girls can’t be out in the open and therefore these apps are a safe haven for them to look for someone, and take things in their hand,” he says. Aamir has a clear take Aamir Khan says filmmaking does excites him, but currently he wants to focus on acting. The 54-year-old actor, who made directorial debut with Taare Zameen Par, said he will quit acting once he decides to turn fullfledged filmmaker. “I am inclined towards filmmaking and I coincidentally directed Taare Zameen Par. I have been in love with filmmaking and acting and I can’t alienate the two, but what I can say right now is that I began my career as an actor and it excites me. The moment I become a fullfledged filmmaker, I will stop acting. Right now, I don’t want to stop acting, that’s why I am holding back the director inside me,” Aamir said. “I had not thought at what pace I will make films. Usually, people make films with their production houses for business. That is not our first agenda. Creativity is our agenda. Till the time we don’t get a good script, we don’t make it into a film,” he adds. —IANS gift from her mother Actress Alia Bhatt, who brought in her 26th birthday on Friday with close friends and actor Ranbir Kapoor, was ecstatic about launching the teaser of her mother Soni Razdan’s No Fathers In Kashmir. “What a great birthday gift mum Soni Razdan gave me! The teaser of No Fathers In Kashmir by India’s youngest Oscarnominated director Ashvin Kumar. Girl from London meets boy from Kashmir. What a stunning pair these teens make — just can’t wait to see it,” Alia tweeted along with the film’s teaser. The film is finally due to release on April 5, following a months-long wait for a green signal from the censor board. Alia has been supportive of the film, and had even earlier tweeted in support of the film requesting the authorities to issue the deserving certificate to the film. 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The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is run by a trust comprising four eminent persons as trustees.
The Tribune, the largest selling daily in North India, publishes news and views without any bias or prejudice of any kind. Restraint and moderation, rather than agitational language and partisanship, are the hallmarks of the paper. It is an independent newspaper in the real sense of the term.
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2016 has been a historic year of global change. First there was Brexit, then the surprise election of Donald Trump. There are now expectations that the far-right Marine Le Pen could win national elections in France as well. However, for the next few weeks, all attention in Pakistan will be on the changing of leadership at GHQ.
Quiz: Without using Google or doing any other research, for how many countries can you name their Army Chief?
Maybe you knew Dalbir Singh? Anyone else? Now ask yourself how many of those countries are successful democracies?
Here is the point: For almost every major power in the world, close attention is paid to elections for who will be the next person to lead the country. In Pakistan, we treat elections like a TV drama. Serious attention and commentary is only given every three years when we await the appointment of a new Chief of Army Staff.
Discussions about extensions dominate newspaper headlines and TV talk shows, then predictions about leading candidates and who would make the best Army chief. This year we have even seen campaign-style posters and billboards lining the streets! Does this happen in any other democracy?
In the world’s successful democracies, Army chief is an important position, but it is a hired position to serve under the elected leadership. Outgoing Army chiefs do not go on victory tours, and not taking an extension is not considered as an example of extraordinary leadership, it is expected behaviour.
Issues of Foreign Policy and National Security have always belonged to the military. During the last few years, Law and Order has been handed over as Rangers have taken increasing role in policing and military courts have taken over from judiciary. With CPEC, military is taking an even greater role in managing the economy (nevermind that they are also taking an increasing role in the economy through their various business interests). Our obsession with changing Army Chiefs exposes the truth about our democracy: It is, for the most part, a facade that hides the fact that we live in a military state.
They say trouble always comes in threes. First India elected Modi. Then UK voted for ‘Brexit’. So maybe we should have predicted that America would follow suit and elect Donald Trump. What does this mean? Nobody really knows, though everyone seems to have a prediction. Some are saying that this will finally bring the downfall of America. Some are predicting that it unites the Ummah against America. Many are worried about their overseas family members, and some are predicting that all overseas Pakistanis will now come home. The only thing anyone knows for certain, is that no one knows what will happen, but it will probably not make anything easier for us.
There is one interesting thing about the election, though, that I want to mention. It is what happened the next day after the election. After losing a very close election to Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton went on TV and gave a speech and said this:
“Donald Trump is going to be our president. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead.”
President Barack Obama who is the leader of Clinton’s party also gave an official statement where he said this:
“We are now all rooting for his (Trump’s) success in uniting and leading the country,”
No dharnas. No long march. Clinton did not file cases with the Election Commission. She didn’t make any accusations of rigging. There’s no ‘Go, Trump Go!’ Clinton’s party lost, and then she told her workers and activists to ‘give Trump a chance’. The leader of her party said he was rooting for Trump to succeed. Can you imagine this happening here?
If this is not shocking enough, let me tell you something else: Clinton is accepting the election results even though she actually got more votes. How did she lose if she got more votes? American elections have something called the ‘Electoral College’ which is a complicated system that allocates votes based on the number of seats in the Congress. The winner is usually the person who gets the most votes, but sometimes, like in this election, the person with the most votes can actually lose. Sounds like it’s not fair? Maybe it’s not fair, but the system still works because politicians accept the results because they respect the law.
American democracy works even though it is obviously not perfect because politicians and people respect the law, even when it works against their own interests. Even when it seems like it’s not fair, they still respect the law instead of trying to cheat it. This made me think: Instead of trying to predict what the American election means for Pakistan, maybe we should take a lesson from it – Even when democracy is flawed, it can still be successful if only we will accept and respect the law.
The word ‘terrorism’ has already been carefully redefined in our society to allow exceptions for ‘pro-Pakistan’ militants like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad. Now we can add another new definition to the dictionary: Lieutenant General means government official. Welcome to Democracy*, Pakistan style.
Much has already been said about the Prime Minister’s secret $1.5 billion deal with Saudi Arabia – mostly questions of what was promised in exchange for such a dear sum. However, equally important is to look at the secret deal as part of a larger reorientation of the country away from partnerships with the West, and what the new partnerships could mean for our future.
In May, national elections were held and people elected a government. In democracies, elections are supposed to have consequences. When a party wins a mandate from the people, they are given the right to enact the policies they believe are in the best interest of the nation. In Pakistan, however, we have a topsy-turvy situation in which an opposition party is dictating policy and, in doing so, undermining the very democracy that so many have sacrificed to obtain. | {
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DOT and Citi Bike Celebrate Sixth Avenue Bikeway and #WomenWhoBike
Dozens of people participated in a bike ride today to celebrate Women’s Bike Month and the return of a protected bike lane on Sixth Avenue. Photos: NYC DOT
DOT and Citi Bike marked the return of a protected bike lane to Sixth Avenue today with a ribbon-cutting and celebratory ride. The event also served to highlight Women’s Bike Month and a Motivate campaign to encourage women in NYC to ride bikes.
The new Sixth Avenue bikeway runs from Eighth Street to 33rd Street, the same street where mayor Ed Koch installed a protected bike lane in 1980 before ripping it out a few months later.
“As an enthusiastic Citi Bike rider, I want women to know that Citi Bike is a safe, affordable, and healthy transit option,” said DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg in a statement. “With such a big gender gap among cyclists, we believe that bike-share and over 1,000 miles of bike lanes around the city will be among the keys to getting more women to ride.”
Studies by Hunter College and NYU’s Rudin Center, both from 2014, showed that around 75 percent of Citi Bike users were men, but that women were more likely to ride where streets are made safer for biking, according to a Citi Bike/DOT press release.
Trottenberg was joined this morning by Jay Walder — CEO of Motivate, which operates Citi Bike — as well as Transportation Alternatives Deputy Director Caroline Samponaro, Tri-State Transportation Campaign Executive Director Veronica Vanterpool, Taxi and Limousine Commissioner Meera Joshi and dozens of others to inaugurate the lane and promote a month-long slate of events intended to get more women on bikes.
“Our research finds that twice as many women are riding in protected bike lanes on redesigned streets like Manhattan’s Eighth and Ninth avenues, compared to the unprotected lanes we see on streets like Fifth Avenue,” said Samponaro. “With a continued investment in Citi Bike and protected bike lanes, we will see the number of women riding continue to grow, which is a great thing for the city’s transportation network.”
Can anyone help find photos of the Ed Koch protected bike lanes? Or even anecdotes from those who were around to ride them? I’ve never been able to find much myself but have been curious about the specifics of the design.
The city needs to plan/present an entire citywide protected bicycle lane network, approve it, and implement it in one shot. Until we get a network that takes people places, with low stress, the entire way; we won’t have a more diverse bicycling community.
And what’s up with the new texture in the recently painted (or repainted) bike lanes. Feels more grippy I think.
the new texture in recently painted green bike lanes is to prevent fading and extending the life of the markings, is what i hear.
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agree that the disjointed network won’t encourage a more diverse bicycling community – one of the biggest issues the moms in WE Bike’s moms on wheels group say about the bicycle network is lack of continuity – it often leaving riders high and dry while they are mid-route. so not ideal. imagine walking to your destination, coming to the end of a sidewalk and having to navigate cars zooming down a huge corridor. it’s frustrating and stressful – and completely unnecessary.
SnowEcho
yeah protected intersections is really the next step after protected bike lanes. large intersections with no medians or any other raised barrier – and with too-short count-down clocks that only work for an able-bodied adult, completely ignoring kids and seniors – currently do nothing to protect the vulnerable transiting them. again, stressful and potentially dangerous – and for what?
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Last month DOT announced its intent to add a protected bike lane along 19 blocks of Sixth Avenue. A coalition of advocates, business groups, community board representatives, and elected officials think the city can do better. At a press conference next to the Flatiron Building this morning, they called on DOT to redesign the entire length of Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. In a […]
This is the day Manhattan Community Board 7 will finally vote on DOT’s redesign of Amsterdam Avenue from 72nd Street to 110th Street, which will calm traffic and bring safety improvements — including a protected bike lane — to what is now a surface speedway cutting through the heart of the Upper West Side. It’s been a long […]
Advocates won some hard-fought battles for safer bike infrastructure this year, and on Sunday they celebrated with a ride on Manhattan's newest protected bike lanes, starting at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge and ending at Amsterdam Avenue and West 105th Street, thanking supporters along the way.
This is part three of a five-part series by former NYC DOT policy director Jon Orcutt about the de Blasio administration’s opportunities to expand and improve cycling in New York. Read part one and part two. Applied to cycling, Mayor de Blasio’s “two cities” campaign theme would argue that the safety and accessibility benefits conveyed by bike lanes in […]
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Think DOT’s bicycle program has lost its mojo? Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg begs to differ, and she made her case today at an event highlighting bike projects that are now in progress or have recently been completed. Last year, Bicycling Magazine named New York the best American city for biking, just nine months after Trottenberg took […] | {
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Oh So Trendy: Christian Fads
“It is truly amazing how many Christians watch every trend in religious circles and pick up on every wrinkle in pop religion the same way immature young people swoon over fashions.” – Dr. Charles T. Crabtree
Strong words, but there’s a lot of truth there. I doubt if I’m the only one who’s heard an otherwise sharp and respectable young Christian leader (or old, for that matter) intentionally revamp his vocabulary to accommodate the latest leadership, theology, or church model buzz words.
Embarrassing.
But I see how it happens. I am in the habit of frequenting biblioblogs (blogs that focus on Biblical studies). I don’t have the theological background that any of those guys have, but thinking about and interacting with the issues they discuss is a good exercise for me. It keeps me thinking.
I have noticed, though, the tendency to feel like I ought to study what they study and read what they read, so I can be “in the know.” I feel somehow ignorant or backward if I can’t intelligently discuss the latest theological debates between the most popular or notable scholars.
Why?
Are theological trends that come and go really going to affect my relationship with God or my ability to share the gospel with others? Of course not—I feel pressure to keep up simply because I have chosen to enter that world.
It is great to be well read. There are a lot of smart Christian leaders who are passionate about Jesus and have great insights and ideas. But none of them have the answer. Wrestling with what I believe the Bible says about God is important. But I am not a theologian—I am a wife and a mom who writes a Christian living blog and teaches the Bible. I need to obey Jesus, get to know Him better, and love others.
Let’s not lose our heads over the latest trends in Christian culture. It will probably be just as embarrassing to look back on as that funny double-curled bangs hairdo I had in the late eighties. The Bible and a good dose of common sense are our greatest defense against getting too caught up in the non-essentials.
Yeah, some people are less likely to feel Christian peer pressure than others. And those that do, will only be wooed by the Christian fads in their context (popular worship leaders, successful pastors or leadership gurus, experts on alternative church movements, theology debates, etc, etc).
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Data and analysis
Food Price Index: October 2017 – Media Release
Rising dairy prices have pushed food prices up 2.7 percent in the year to October 2017, Stats NZ said today. This followed a 3.0 percent increase in the year to September 2017.
Butter prices led the way again – up 62 percent from the same time last year. Milk and cheese prices also increased (up 7.5 and 12 percent respectively) and had large contributions to the increase in food prices seen in the year to October 2017.
“Dairy products are very widely used inputs in a number of food items,” consumers price index manager Matthew Haigh said. “The effects of price rises flow on to products such as takeaway biscuits, buns, cakes and coffee, and eating out for lunch and dinner, all of which saw increases in the year to October 2017.”
Butter prices continued to climb to another record high in October. The average price of the cheapest available 500g block of butter was $5.67 in October 2017, compared with $5.55 in September 2017 and $3.50 in October 2016.
High vegetable prices for this time of the year
Monthly food prices fell 1.1 percent in October 2017, with tomato, lettuce, cucumber, and capsicum prices showing large seasonal falls. Tomato prices were down to $7.68 a kilo, compared with $10.02 in September 2017, however, prices remained considerably higher than the $6.83 per kilo in October 2016.
Fruit and vegetable prices fell 6.8 percent in October, making it the largest contributor to the monthly decrease. After seasonal adjustment, however, fruit and vegetable prices fell 1.3 percent.
“Although fruit and vegetable prices have dropped this month, the impact of bad weather earlier in the year continues to cause higher prices compared with this time last year,” Mr Haigh said. “Kumara, pumpkin, and avocados have seen the largest increases since October last year.”
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The washbasin and mirror in the basement bathroom are built into the basement fireplace’s chimney massif. In addition to incorporating stone from the site, this bathroom features Vermont marble and tile, and a wooden door designed by the architect.
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When Architect David Sellersreceived an assignment to build a home in Vermont’s Green Mountains on a sharply sloping, uncleared woodland site, he didn’t hesitate to take on the difficult project. In fact, he thought of it as an exciting chance to flesh out his ideas for reducing both the eyesore factor and the environmental impacts of building in a relatively unspoiled setting. It didn’t hurt that the client offered what every architect dreams of—a nearly unlimited timeline and a great deal of budgetary and creative control. Sellers had already proved his mettle: Named one of the world’s 100 foremost architects by Architectural Digest, he had achieved recognition for his emphasis on designing with nature as well as his work with pedestrian and human-scale settlement patterns. The prospective homeowner did give Sellers a few important guiding principles: He asked that the home reflect the Japanese architectural traditions he’d come to love through visits to his daughter-in-law’s homeland—simple, natural materials and a connection to the surrounding environment—and he wanted trees to be in the forefront of the design.
A dainty footprint
Sellers began to plot a scheme for a structure that would seem to grow right out of the hillside. “We tried to leave the immediate surroundings wild. There’s no lawn or garden, just a few native plants for minimal landscaping,” he remarks. “An inch away from the house is wilderness.”
Sellers carefully considered all of the treasures that clearing the existing site would offer up, from huge stone slabs to stately, solid trees. He explains, “It’s like a game of rock, paper, scissors. You look at the choices available to you, all of which might work, and consider factors like aesthetics and embodied energy. Perhaps the first choice involves very low embodied energy and is essentially free because it’s found on-site. The second choice might be economical as well because it’s mass-produced, but it involves a whole lot of embodied energy because of manufacture and transportation. Then you have to think about what other materials you’ll have to use to go along with it. For example, if you put in milled two-by-fours, you have to use a lot of other materials to cover them up and support them, and that involves more embodied energy.”
Once local stone and salvaged trees were selected as the major building materials, Sellers created a design that relied on unsawn timber as the structure’s vertical supports. Construction began in 1996, but the house wasn’t completed until two years later. Rick Moore, the contractor, had to throw out all conventional timetables and procedures and give in to the demands of the site. “The land was so hard to work on,” he says. “We had to start at one end and work to the other, piece by piece, in a sort of backwards fashion. All the retaining walls and landscaping were done before we started on the house. The framework of the tree supports was put in place first, and everything was cut with chain saws, so it was slow work. We did the framing through the winter.”
Sellers’s approach to the project was collaborative and organic in nature, to say the least. Moore remembers, “There was never any true architectural drawing, just sketches. They gave us a pretty good idea, but all of the detailing was a surprise. Only the foundation had true blueprints. And Sellers wasn’t working very far ahead of us. We used a clay model as our guide—and we had to resurrect that from the architect’s dumpster.”
Looking at the holistic beauty of the finished project, dubbed “The Tree House” because of the extensive use of unsawn timber, one might find this story a bit hard to believe. Yet how could a house that seems so unusually grounded in its place possibly have been created with conventional building practices? The roofline echoes the surrounding ridges and is designed for snow to pile up on its uphill, near-to-the-ground side so the house blends in with the winter environment. As Sellers explains it, “It’s designed so that, when the roof is covered with snow in the winter, you can’t even see it from that side.”
Because the house follows the site’s natural curves, it was necessary to place the entrance at one end, with the main hallway along the contour line. This means that all of the public spaces—living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen—are on the downhill side with the view. The house snuggles up against the hill and opens up dramatically to the outside, taking full advantage of natural daylight.
Local flavor
The concept of using indigenous materials for The Tree House was a top-down decision, starting with native Vermont slate for the roof. “Then we realized we’d have big rocks pulled from the site for the foundation, so we started refining it even more—using peeled logs from the site for the interior structure,” says Sellers. The house really shines in these interior details, which reflect Sellers’s commitment to bring outside materials in and remain true to the natural beauty of the surroundings. For an elegant design solution, Sellers warns, “Don’t use rocks if you don’t have rocks on your site. Use what meets the main criteria for value, which is based on perceived appropriateness for the site.” The happy result of such a decision is that it leads you naturally to support the local economy and craftspeople, who are adept at working with native materials.
About one-third of the The Tree House’s ver-tical supports are trees from the property. Because they are unsawn, their inherent warmth, sound-absorption quality, and strength are preserved. None of the wood is stained, and some trees retain their bark. Sellers explains, “The logic of using a tree you have to cut down to clear the site, instead of a milled two-by-four from a tree cut down thousands of miles away, is that it adds flavor and sculptural quality and a connection to the local environment that’s impossible to get any other way.”
The beauty of the majestic trees is deceptively simple. “To remove the bark on some of the pillars,” Moore remembers, “we had to hand peel them and then clean them up with mallets. They are all sealed with Verithane, a water-based urethane. We put hot paraffin into the tree joints as needed to slow drying and prevent curing and splitting. But the trees are shrinking a little bit, as we expected.”
Sellers wanted the skeleton of the building to be apparent, so that the lines can be visually traced throughout the house. The big trees go from the upper floors all the way through to the basement, making the structure clear and understandable. “The elegance then comes from simplicity, rather than a lot of elaborate, decorative elements,” he says. “The house is designed to unfold as an experience. Upon entering, you walk down a long hall through the ‘muscles’ of the trees lined up along the hallway, with the main spaces opening up to your right with the windows framed by big trees.”
Common cents
For many people, the choice of local building materials is as much about their wallet as it is about aesthetics. In The Tree House, much of the flooring, trim, and doors is beech wood because Vermont was experiencing a beech blight in the late 1990s. The team salvaged some of those dying trees and had them milled and dried. The beech blended right in with the other materials. “Favoring local timber sources over the more popular Western timber species is akin to the growing popularity of microbreweries,” Sellers says. “People want that local flavor.”
There was other similar good fortune. Looking for trim to match the slate roof, Sellers called several salvage yards until he finally hit the jackpot. One had just demolished an old school and had fifty old slate blackboards. “I said, ‘We’ll take all of them!’” he says. To turn this amazing find into workable trim, Sellers turned to the same local expert—an experienced slate installer hailing from a long line of slate men—who had applied the slate roof. The sauna building, with walls built entirely of these recycled slate blackboards, was added as the final touch. It has no foundation; to avoid disturbing the topsoil, the crew drilled holes and inserted stainless steel pipes into the bedrock for supports. “The building sits like a spider, with pins locking it into the ground,” says Sellers. “Water can run undiverted under it.” Troy Osborne, a member of Sellers’s firm, likens the collaborative effort of architect, contractor, and homeowner to the process of making a film or performing in a jazz group. “It’s taking a unique concept, adding particular players, and seeing what comes of it.” As the head of that ensemble, Sellers is pleased that everything came together so pleasantly. “As an architect, I can only argue my case for a short time—while I’m working on the project. So in the end, the building must be a self-evident statement about materials and design working together that lasts after I walk away.”
Try this at home
Sellers offers these tips to anyone who is anticipating a building or remodeling project, including those working on a tight budget.
• Be a cheapskate. “Use the local materials you can find that are free and use them as you find them,” Sellers says. “This will connect the house to the local landscape and save you money. For example, the local beech wood used for flooring in The Tree House, even after milling and drying, was still cheaper than buying something like precut maple.”
• Splurge on the details. “Spend a decent portion of your budget on a few special, stunning details—perhaps the kitchen cabinets or the handrailings,” Sellers advises. “Use skilled local craftspeople for those projects.”
• Recruit local talent. Use your project’s exceptional elements to attract the attention of other local talent. Through the work of many hands, it’s possible to turn your project into a community showpiece. “If you make your building project something unique and special, people will come out of the woodwork to give you a break and be part of it, especially if it might add to their own portfolio of work and possible exposure,” Sellers says.
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Saturday, May 31
Charleston dances, Great Gasby, Charly Chaplin, Scarlet Letter, Zorro, Popeye and Olive Oyl, Felix the Cat, Betty Boop and fun fun dances and music. You will leave the theater with happy feet to step into summer. Original choreographies for everyone to enjoy.
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The Bank Job (R) Lionsgate (110 min.) Directed by Roger Donaldson. With Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows. Now playing in New Jersey. TWO AND A HALF STARS
Many directors have specialties, but Roger Donaldson has developed a rather peculiar one -- remakes of other people's movies.
He made the last version of the Captain Bligh story, "The Bounty." He had probably his biggest hit with "No Way Out," a redo of the Ray Milland thriller "The Big Clock." Then there was the badly advised retelling of Sam Peckinpah's "The Getaway," with Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger.
His latest, "The Bank Job," is ostensibly an original. But sometimes it feels a little like a retread, too.
The story of a real-life London heist, it's populated by characters who'd be at home in a dozen different British caper films or old-time POW pictures -- the posh con man known as "the Major," the darkly ethnic "tunnel king" who's a genius at digging, the sweetly dim sidekicks we know won't make it 'til the final fadeout. And, of course, our hero -- a stoic, straight-talking leader who's only in this to make one last score.
Actually, what is original here is what feels a little fake. According to the script, this real-life 1971 bank heist was actually orchestrated by the British Secret Service, which used the amateur robbers as a diversionary tactic. The real objective was to stop a black-power extremist from pulling Princess Margaret into a sex scandal.
Given that kind of creativity, I think I'd rather stick with the cliches.
That "The Bank Job" keeps you interested has little to do, frankly, with Donaldson, who remains a flat-footed filmmaker. There isn't a single interesting shot in the entire movie, or even a real feel for the period. Sequences that should be unbearably tense -- the initial tunneling, a false-alarm discovery scare, a gruesome torture scene -- simply happen.
Still, it mixes in enough real people and events to keep you guessing (or, possibly, annoyed) for most of it. And it ratchets up the intrigues nicely in the last half of the film -- as the robbers, having gotten away with the loot, now have to figure out how to hold on to it.
You think coming up with a plan to break into a vault is tough? Wait until after you succeed -- and discover that you have the cops, the criminals and the secret police all in heated pursuit.
The bullet-headed Jason Statham, who seems to be in every British thriller made these days -- I think they passed a law -- is nicely assured as the ringleader, a quieter part than usual for him (although you can almost see his relief when he finally gets to throw some sharp elbows and head-butts around). David Suchet, once TV's brilliant Hercule Poirot, slips easily over to the other side of the law as a ruthless SoHo vice king.
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Friday, November 29, 2013
Opposition voters move to Liberals in new poll
A new Ipsos-Reid/CTV News poll conducted earlier this week shows that the Liberals have taken a sizable lead in national voting intentions after a previously close three-way race in Ipsos's polling. As a result, the New Democrats have taken a step backwards.
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The full regional and demographic tables of the Ipsos-Reid/CTV News poll, also picked-up by The Globe and Mail as of writing, are available for everyone to see on the Ipsos-Reid website.
Ipsos-Reid was last in the field at the end of October. There has been some movement since that poll, but only the drop in NDP support would appear to be statistically significant. The Liberals picked up four points to move in front with 35%, while the Conservatives dropped a single point to 29% and the New Democrats were down five points to 26%.
Of note is that the Tories have dropped in three consecutive polls from Ipsos going back to September, when the party was at 32%.
The Bloc Québécois was unchanged at 6%, while the Greens were up one point to 3%. About 15% of the sample was undecided.
The Liberals led among both men and women, by two points over the Tories among men and by 10 points over the New Democrats among women. The New Democrats led among voters under 35, the Conservatives among voters over 55, and the Liberals among the rest.
This puts the Liberals back where they were a month after Justin Trudeau became leader, when Ipsos-Reid had the party at 36% and ahead of the Tories by six points.
Regionally, the Liberals were in front with 37% in Ontario while the Conservatives were down to 30%. They have dropped in three consecutive Ipsos polls, from 37% in September. The NDP was down to 29% support in the province.
In Quebec, the Liberals were up to 33% while the New Democrats and Bloc Québécois were tied for second at 27% apiece. The Conservatives were steady at 12% support.
The Liberals led in British Columbia with 37%, followed by the NDP at 30% and the Conservatives at 28% (down in three consecutive polls from 38% in September). The Greens were at 5% in B.C.
In Alberta, the Conservatives were ahead with 60% to 17% for the NDP and 13% for the Liberals. This was the only part of the country where the Liberals did not place first or second, and marks two consecutive polls of decreasing support. The party was at 26% in Alberta in mid-October. At 6%, the Greens had their best regional result here.
The numbers hardly budged in Atlantic Canada, with the Liberals at 56%, the Conservatives at 27%, and the NDP at 17%. The Tories have picked up support in two consecutive polls in the region, after being at 16% in mid-October.
And in the Prairies, scene of the dramatic by-election gains for the Liberals on Monday, the party was up to 39%, putting them just behind the Conservatives at 42%. The NDP dropped to 17% support.
At these kinds of support levels, the Liberals would likely eke out a plurality of seats with around 126. The Conservatives would likely take around 121, leaving the NDP with 60 seats. The Bloc Québécois would come up the middle and take 30 seats in Quebec, with the Greens retaining their one.
That a six-point national lead is not enough to give them a plurality of even six seats shows that the Liberal vote is not as high as it needs to be in certain parts of the country. Though they put up good numbers in the Prairies and British Columbia, the Conservatives still win 63% of the seats in the four western provinces. Alberta is a virtual sweep, as at only 13% the Liberals are unlikely to make a breakthrough in Calgary or Edmonton. They are not far enough ahead in Ontario to win the 70 seats or so the Tories were able to manage in 2011, and the race is too close in Quebec for the party to pull off the kind of landslide the New Democrats did in the last election. The good news for the Liberals, though, is that it wouldn't take a lot of movement to put them in a much stronger positions seat-wise, particularly in Ontario and Quebec.
These Ipsos-Reid/CTV News polls are often released in stages, so we should have some interesting leadership numbers to chew on in the coming days. In particular, I'll be looking to see where Thomas Mulcair's numbers go. He has been getting praise in the polls as well as in the press gallery for his performance in Question Period. Though few Canadians watch it, they probably do see the clips on the news. It had seemed that he and his party were getting a boost, but now it would appear that the Liberals are benefiting from the discomfiture of the Prime Minister. Thankless work for the opposition leader.
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The poll having been conducted from Nov 25-27, I wonder how much of the switching from NDP to LPC is attributable to the immediate aftermath of the by-elections having dominated the media on Nov 26-27 with a deluge of headlines declaring the Liberals the big winners. There definitely seem to be a lot of voters on the fence between the Liberals and NDP right now. The CPC on the other hand has been pretty much reduced to its base for some time now, so any further bad press for them probably won't drive their numbers down much more, perhaps only reinforce the voters who've already deserted the them.
Hasn't this just has been proven wrong by a poll with a sample size of 27,000 with the Cons just holding Brandon Souris.
If the Liberal's can't win this seat in a by-election in full protest mode with a concentrated effort running a iconic Conservative name (some of the people voting likely voted for Dinsdale thinking they were voting Cons) with 3 visits by the leader what possible gains will the Liberals make in the prairies?
I don't think the poll is wrong. It is likely accurate if you give it a plus or minus of 30%.
Namely, the Liberals can make gains in Manitoba ridings where they did better than 5% (i.e., not Brandon-Souris). It seems unreasonable to call B-S a riding they should have won, since it is one of the least likely ridings they should win in Manitoba (or anywhere in Canada), based on their support from 2011.
Are you seriously suggesting that Brandon Souris was somehow representative of the Praries? This riding was a prospective poster child for Hopeless riding for Liberals. The fact that they came so close to winning, when 10 weeks ago it is doubtful they could muster 100 volunteers shuld tell you a lot, and what it tells you is the opposite of what you think it is telling you.
I agree Eric. The local issues that were at play in Brandon-Souris were temporary and it's likely this riding will return to solid Tory for another generation. What is interesting about the riding, though, is this past by-election shows a real split between the urban vote (Brandon) and the surrounding rural vote. Dinsdale and the Liberals cleaned up in Brandon but lost every poll but two in the rural areas of the riding. yet another negative result from our antiquated first-past-the-post electoral system.
Such disregard for a large number of votes and segment of the population cannot be good for any democracy.
Where Liberals certainly have a chance in Manitoba is in Winnipeg. A few Tories are there by very few votes. It wouldn't take much of a swing (NDP voter to Liberal) to see a change to Liberal red in Winnipeg.
The Ipsos poll showing the prairies overall does look very interesting for the liberals. In winnipeg that leaves winnipeg south, wininpeg south centre and St. boniface ridings likely winable. The newly created urban sask ridings (I am at a loss for their names) could also be potentially winable for the liberals at this level of overall support. I suspect provencher is more reflective of liberal vote increase in rural ridings but it will take a full election to see what the urban change is really like.
Bloc seat prediction is overblown. Daniel Paillé is an unknown and Quebecers rarely vote for a party lead by someone who is not well known locally. The guy lost his seat to an NDP lamppost in 2011 for crying out loud.
I am not a NDP supporter (I will likely vote Liberal in the next federal election). But I am amazed how the media is portraying that the NDP is struggling in the polls and did not do well in the by-elections.
On the contrary, I think the NDP is actually doing well in current circumstances. They are holding their own against the resurgent Liberals. In fact, I think they are on a slight uptick. They were polling on average in the low 20s a few months ago. Now they are polling in the mid-high 20s. The Tories are at 29 and the NDP is at 26, that is not bad place to stand for a party who has never held power and that has been through a lot in the last two years.
The NDP held 2011-level support in Toronto Centre and Bourassa. While their vote share did drop in the two Manitoba ridings, they weren't that high to begin with. Similar situation occurred last year in Calgary Centre.
I wonder if some people will remember the by-election in Vaughan in Fall 2010 where the NDP only got 1% of the vote. Ignatieff then spinning at the "blue door and red door" are the only options. We all know what happened a few months after that.
Do I think Mulcair will be PM in 2015? Unlikely. Only if Harper is still unpopular and Trudeau really screws up. And even then the NDP has other obstacles.
But at the same time I doubt his party will be relegated to a distant third place either. Like an earlier poster said Daniel Paille is a nobody, the BQ will not be a threat. The NDP will lose some seats to the Liberals in Quebec and Atlantic Canada, but I think people will be surprised how many of these incumbents will survive. Riding redistribution will work their favour in urban Saskatchewan and downtown Toronto.
2015 will be truly a three party race. Three parties. Three bases. Three ideologies.
I agree. Mulcair has built a solid, committed, idealistic energetic base across Quebec that is not going away; the Bloc used to draw people like this. The other parties are pretty much depending on old allegiances as their support base.
Montreal-Nord is a testament to the old-style politics of Denis Coderre and the Chretien Liberals that courts immigrant communities with pork-barrel politics.
Trudeau is different of course, and appeals to the more idealistic activists, but I think Mulcair is way ahead in courting and building this base. It will take a high profile election campaign to see which leader can handle the inevitable gaffes from rookie candidates and enforce party discipline. My money would be on Mulcair over Trudeau here, just because of experience and a longer time building a base.
I think Ron the point I was trying to make was that sure, right after the convention there was a big spike for Justin & The Liberals but we all expected that to dissipate fairly quickly and we would be back to pre-convention.
But that didn't happen, to my surprise as much as anybody. And that line has, as you say, been slowly rising until the Senate scandal came along.
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DASH Diet Menu: Here Is All That You Need To Know About A Healthy Diet
Alongside the Mediterranean Diet plan, DASH Diet has been termed as the healthiest meal plan. The beginning of the year saw these two diet plans awarded the shared title of Best Overall Diet. This means that the DASH diet is nutritious, easy to follow, effective in natural weight loss, and provides protection against heart diseases and diabetes. Since the diet plan is considered the best, it is only natural to question, ‘what it is, its benefits, and what’s the DASH diet menu?’
What is DASH Diet?
The DASH diet stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The name is pretty self-explanatory and the eating plan was developed as part of a research sponsored by the US National Institutes of Health, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The primary objective of the plan was to cut down the risk of high blood pressure without having to depend on medication.
Almost every 1 in 3 adults is exposed to the risk of hypertension with around 75 million Americans adults being victims of high blood pressure. This 32% of the population are also at a mushroomed risk of heart stroke and diseases, as hypertension is a precursor of these and other health concerns.
These whopping statistics reveal the need for such a diet plan as the DASH diet so that increasing number of people can improve their heart health. Your health is akin to a chain with each element being a link in the chain. For instance, a properly managed blood pressure correlated with good heart health. A healthy heart, in turn, culminates in good brain health.
The DASH Diet Menu
This meal plan is fully backed by research. The first research on DASH diet confirmed that it assists in lowering high blood pressure without depending on the medication. Subsequent studies have revealed that the DASH diet help to cut down the risk of several diseases. These include certain cancer types, heart diseases, kidney stones, diabetes, stroke, and heart failure.
The meal plan is also known for aiding in shedding the extra pounds while simultaneously becoming healthier. The menu of this diet plan revolves around vegetables, fruits, and low-fat dairy products. More on the DASH diet menu includes fish, whole grains, nuts, and poultry. Limited portions of sweets, sugary beverages, and red meat are also permitted.
But just like any other diet plan, you have to be careful about what you pick to satisfy your hunger. Think healthy before your hand lends on any and every appetizer, soup, salads, and even drinks. It is preferable to choose water, diet soda, tea, club soda, and fruit juice. In case of alcoholic beverages, moderation is best suggested. Additionally, appetizers should boast fruits, fish, or healthy vegetables as their main highlight before you select those for yourself.
Basic skeletal framework of the diet plan is based on vegetables, whole grains, and fruits
Limiting sugared sweets and beverages
Curbing foods that have a highly saturated fat content. These include full-fat dairy products, fatty meats, and tropical oils like palm, palm kernel, and coconut oils.
The diet plan focuses on eating small portions of healthy foods to get the right amount of nourishment. Since the central concern is lowering blood pressure, the sodium content is also controlled in this meal plan.
In a typical American diet, the sodium diet content equates to around 3400 mg, whereas, the recommended amount stands at 2300 mg as per the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. According to the DASH diet, there are two markers for sodium intake, which can be selected as per your health condition and requirement. These are:
Standard DASH diet: You can consume around 2300 mg of sodium per day
Lower sodium DASH diet: This concentrates on consuming up to 1500 mg of sodium a day
Coffee and Alcohol in the Diet Plan
There are no specific recommendations of coffee as per the guidelines of this eating plan. However, several people consider caffeinate drinks responsible for a rise in blood pressure. Therefore, they refrain from taking coffee.
Alcohol is also allowed in limited or moderate quantities by the DASH diet. Heavy alcohol consumption has been associated with an increase in the blood pressure. In fact, drinking more than 3 glasses of alcohol is linked to high blood pressure as well as heart disease.
Benefits of DASH Diet
This diet plan exhibits several health advantages. Originally, the meal chart was planned to lower high blood pressure and, with it, cut the risk of heart diseases. In this way, the foremost benefit of this meal plan is healthy cardiovascular health. However, research has shown that there are more advantages that DASH diet can yield in addition to improved heart health. These include:
-Declined risk of metabolic syndrome
Several studies indicate the DASH diet reduces the risk of developing metabolic syndrome by approximately 81%.
-Slashed diabetes risk
DASH diet also corresponds with a decline in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Certain studies also indicate that this meal plan can boost insulin resistance.
-Decreased risk of cancer
The risk of developing certain cancers is also declined with the aid of the DASH diet. These cancers include breast and colorectal cancer.
-Cut in the risk of heart disease
As blood pressure comes under control with this diet plan, the risk odds of developing heart disease is also cut. A study showed the DASH diet helps to lower the risk of heart disease by 20%.
-Aids in weight loss
This meal plan also helps to bring down the weight digits with its healthy eating plan. If you plan on reducing weight with the help of this meal plan, then you need to ensure that you are eating fewer calories than the ones that you are burning.
-Deflates the risk of depression
A recent study has also pointed out that this diet plan correlates with slashed risk of depression. The six-year study showed that DASH diet reduces the odds of depression by 11%. Since DASH diet is a step to a healthy lifestyle, it helps to curb depression.
Lifestyle Changes Along with the DASH Diet
DASH diet is a step toward a healthy lifestyle. A good lifestyle is a pre-requisite for ideal health well-being. It also encourages healthy heart and brain health that have high occurrence rate of diseases due to health neglect.
The other measures of a healthy lifestyle that can be accompanied along with the DASH diet include regular exercise, quitting smoking, losing weight, managing stress, and getting good sleep. All these are important steps for promoting health wellbeing as well as positive well-being.
Healthline states that the DASH diet should be paired with regular physical activity. This multiplies the effectiveness of the diet plan. Only 30 minutes of moderate exercise can chip in numerous health benefits. Some examples of moderate activity include walking, cycling, running, swimming or doing housework for 60 minutes.
Key takeaway
DASH diet menu is a healthy eating plan that is great for your overall health. It is, specifically, chalked out for lowering blood pressure, however, research shows that the diet plan yields several health advantages.
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The PopUp Dinner L.A. 2013
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The second annual PopUp Dinner L.A. will be held on Saturday, September 7th 2013 in one of our city's amazing outdoor locations (that will remain a “secret” until right before the event)! But this year we are giving you an idea of where the event will be to help you prepare in a city that makes it hard to get around. Our venue will be in West L.A.! But that's it, that's all we will say.
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Saw some good things in the first couple of games and some bad things. The first major thing I notice is the difference between the guys who played throughout the lockout and those that didn't James Wisniewski looked pretty awful against Detroit. Very slow. Fought the puck a ton. Looked way out of sync. Meanwhile, guys like Atkinson and Calvert had a lot of jump. Overall, in the couple of national games I watched on NBC SN, it's the same thing across the league. Not that I'm surprised by it, I'm surprised that the gap is as wide as it is.
Love the heart from this team so far. This is what you get from a young team with young legs. The hard part will be maintaining it, especially now when they start a stretch of 7 games in 11 days, including a trip to the Southwest for a back-to-back with PHX and COL. That second game in the high altitude could be a disaster for them. It'll be a real shock to the system.
Really like what I've seen so far from Anisimov. He's a guy with talent, probably peaks as a second line forward, either at center or wing, but he could overachieve with extra ice time for the Jackets.
They have a monumental need at center. Ryan Johansen taking defensive zone faceoffs in a tie game with two minutes left? No thanks. That will be a need that they need to address in the offseason. Detroit really dominated the puck possession game last night and the center plays a big role in helping cut off the cycle. They desperately need help at that position. The wingers are serviceable and the defensemen aren't bad.
Sergei Bobrovsky will reach cult status in Columbus at this rate. He has played well through the first two, there's no doubt about that. He has also benefited from playing during the lockout. It'll be interesting to see how Steve Mason, who did not play anywhere during the lockout, will do, probably on Thursday in Colorado. Two games is not enough of a sample size to read into Bobrovsky, but so far, he's been a good addition.
Pierre McGuire was talking last night about the additions of Keith Acton and Craig Hartsburg to the coaching staff. I glossed over them being added to the coaching staff, but Hartsburg brings a lot of experience and Acton is a fiery guy who was a terrific role player in his day. It's rare that a guy gets hired to be an assistant coach immediately after he retires, but that's what happened with Acton in 94-95. I like the coaching staff. I love the front office. Things are going in the right direction.
Overall, an impressive start, considering I expected them to be pretty bad out of the gate with all of the negative reports out of training camp. Once teams get on an even level of gelling and getting their legs back, the Jackets will probably fall into the bottom tier of the Western Conference based on their talent deficiency and brutal travel schedule. But, they appear to at least be entertaining to watch.
A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe
Bobrovsky and Anisimov have looked great. Liked what I've seen from Foligno too. And maybe Mason just needed someone to push him to enable him to finally once again live up to the talent he showed as a rook. If they can get the type of goaltending we saw last night, you can earn points in games where maybe the play doesn't warrant it ... like last night, which was an ugly mess through the first period and a half.
Team is YOUNG though ... my God. Throw Propal and Aucoin out and the average age has gotta be like 23-24.
Love the fact they got some explosive talent at the blue line finally after years of that being a major issue. Wizniewski, Johnson, Nikitin, Tyutin, Moore, and Aucoin ... love that group, love the mix of skill sets.
How well they do this year will depend on the goaltending and the development of the young forwards. But I agree, so far so good. At the least, the team is very likable and should be fun to watch.
"It's like dating a woman who hates you so much she will never break up with you, even if you burn down the house every single autumn." ~ Chuck Klosterman on Browns fans relationship with the Browns
Definitely young. Only other 30+ guys are MacKenzie (who looked great last night) and Umberger.
What will probably happen in a fair amount of their games is what happened last night. They'll be an easily frustrated team with a lot of young guys, but when they get a little bit of momentum back, they give a big push. After Atkinson's goal got the fans back into the game and got some life going on their bench, they really turned up the intensity. Hockey is 60 minutes of momentum swings.
We'll find out what the rest of their season will look like over the next 11 days. Seven games is nearly 15% of the season. Come through that 3-3-1 or 2-3-2 or better and they could hang around in the conference.
A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe
Not a good showing last night. They could be a really terrible road team. They won't get the matchups they want having to change lines before the home team and it showed last night with some undisciplined penalties and long shifts. I'd expect tonight to be a rough one, playing a back-to-back in the high altitude.
Mason wasn't good, but the team in front of him wasn't good either. Being a young team, they need to trust their goaltender. It's clear that they don't trust Mason.
A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe
I do like this club, and I really love the direction they are heading in , so far with the exception of the two west coast games that were on to late for me to watch anyway, all the games have been entertaining. That being said, I think this team can better serve itself by collecting lottery numbers as opposed to wins, and b/c of that I don't mind seeing Mason in the net, guy is pretty much a guaranteed 'L'. Even if he is having a good night , he commands so little confidence from the other 5 there is very little chance of victory. Its pretty evident Davidson and maybe even that dolt Howson know they need the Lottery tickets more then wins as well because no one in there right mind can convince me this team would not be better with McElhinney as the back-up instead of Mason.
"I don't think they're building chemical weapons in Berea. But they might be. I can't say for sure."Chuck Klosterman
Govbarney wrote:Its pretty evident Davidson and maybe even that dolt Howson know they need the Lottery tickets more then wins as well because no one in there right mind can convince me this team would not be better with McElhinney as the back-up instead of Mason.
Since re-entry waivers were removed in the latest CBA, the Jackets would not run the risk of losing McElhinney if he was called up. That said, they're paying Mason a lot of money and Davidson, a former goaltender, probably wants an extended look at him before making any decisions.
I didn't watch last night's game, but it's hard to fault Mason when they mustered 19 shots and their goals were from a grinder and a defenseman on the powerplay.
They have 13 goals in 7 games. Hard to put the blame anywhere else but there. Umberger, Brassard, Dubinsky, Johansen, Calvert all sitting on zero. Those are the guys that need to score.
A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe
Govbarney wrote:Dispatch is saying Jarmo Kekalainen, who spent nearly a decade as director of amateur scouting with the St. Louis Blues and has spent the past two seasons as a GM in Finland is the front runner.
Love this hire. The Jackets have drafted very poorly, in large part because their European picks have sucked. Now, they have a guy who is only 46 years old and spent 8 seasons as the director of pro scouting with the Blues and 7 seasons in the Senators front office, 5 as the director of player personnel. He has extensive experience in Europe, as a player, a GM, and a scouting director. He knows talent when he sees it. That's a big deal.
Lot of experience for a relatively young guy who also had a playing career.
The fact that he and Davidson had a close relationship in St. Louis is the icing on the cake. He brought in a lot of the Blues players that are flourishing now. Terrific hire. I wouldn't have expected anything less from Davidson.
A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe
Govbarney wrote:Richards cant be feeling to comfortable, only question is when the ax falls, during or after the season.
My guess is Davidson already knows who he wants his next coach to be.
Brad Shaw's probably a good guess. "Associate" coach for the Blues, a promotion from assistant coach, for this season. Has been with them since 2006. Not sure if the Blues will allow him to interview, but, if so, he's probably a favorite.
Keith Acton or Craig Hartsburg probably have a chance. They are current coaches on Richards's staff. Both guys are respected and have good reputations.
A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe
Guess we can throw Lindy Ruff's name in the coaching mix. Don't believe he has any connections with Davidson or Kekäläinen, but he's a very experienced coach. Fired by Buffalo today. Was the longest tenured coach in the league.
A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe
skatingtripods wrote:Guess we can throw Lindy Ruff's name in the coaching mix. Don't believe he has any connections with Davidson or Kekäläinen, but he's a very experienced coach. Fired by Buffalo today. Was the longest tenured coach in the league.
Ruff would be a major hire, I'm on the phone with him right now if I am Davidson, and seeing if he wants to come in as some sort of "adviser". That being said , I don't know if he is really the couch I want , the guy has had 16 years to turn Buffalo into a winner, and for many of those years (including this one) has had the talent to do it, but can rarely do better then the second round, if that. Granted the Sabers level of success would be godsend in Cbus, but still , I hope Davidson has something better then this up his sleeve.
"I don't think they're building chemical weapons in Berea. But they might be. I can't say for sure."Chuck Klosterman
Govbarney wrote:Ruff would be a major hire, I'm on the phone with him right now if I am Davidson, and seeing if he wants to come in as some sort of "adviser". That being said , I don't know if he is really the couch I want , the guy has had 16 years to turn Buffalo into a winner, and for many of those years (including this one) has had the talent to do it, but can rarely do better then the second round, if that. Granted the Sabers level of success would be godsend in Cbus, but still , I hope Davidson has something better then this up his sleeve.
GM Darcy Regier is a huge part of the problem. Sabres did make two really deep playoffruns under Ruff. Would have won had A Cup not been for a ton of injuries on defense in the 2006 ECF. They were down 5 regular defensemen in game 7 against Carolina in 2006. Carolina won the Cup that year, beating Edmonton.
Had the infamous 1999 loss in the "No Goal" game against Dallas.
A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe
Not really related, but The "No Goal" game is near the top of my lists for best games ever, along with the Stars v. Anaheim 5 OT game in ''03 . I loved those Stars teams of the late 90's and early 00's, Mike Modano's #9 Sweater, is the only Hockey sweater I will ever own.
"I don't think they're building chemical weapons in Berea. But they might be. I can't say for sure."Chuck Klosterman
Govbarney wrote:Not really related, but The "No Goal" game is near the top of my lists for best games ever, along with the Stars v. Anaheim 5 OT game in ''03 . I loved those Stars teams of the late 90's and early 00's, Mike Modano's #9 Sweater, is the only Hockey sweater I will ever own.
The 2003 playoffs were awesome in general. That Ducks-Devils Cup Final was incredible. Giguere was so good in a losing effort. Only the fifth time that trophy has been given to a member of the losing team.
A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe
Plus Brassard is 5 yrs younger, what am I missing, or is Gaborik just having a piss poor yr since he is playing on the 4th line, and Nash is taken all his min's?
I know Gaborik is a huge improvement over Dorset, and we had a gaping hole at RW, but I just sense we are giving up on Brassard to early.
Brassard was drafted in 2006. He's had over 300 games to prove himself in Columbus and he has not. He's also a below average center in the faceoff dot.
Down year for Gaborik, no doubt. But, he's back to being the center of attention in Columbus, which is something he thrives on. I don't think Tortorella likes him either, and we all know how Tortorella can be when he doesn't like a guy.
I like it. Traded from position of strength, kept all three 1sts, and Erixon made Moore expendable.
A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe
From a simple value/potential standpoint, this trade is without a doubt a huge pilfer for Jarmo and Davidson. I've checked everywhere and the 3rd round pick by all accounts is going to Columbus, not Philly. Gaborik arguably becomes the most dynamic playmaker ever to put on a CBJ uniform. IMO this trade is onesided because:
Brassard is inconsistent and has not lived up to potentialMoore is unproven and we have a glut of young defensemen including Dalton Prout who has taken a roster spot by the balls and won't let goDorsett is a great hustle guy but can be replaced by McKenzie.
If Gaborik agrees to resign, its even a bigger steal but a significant cap hit in a year (2014) in which its going from $70M to $64M. Still, you win with talent and this is an instant injection.
"All Beckett needs to do to cap off this mess is order some fried chicken and beer" – 5/10/12 before Beckett got chased in the 3rd at Fenway.
Also, if you just look at the last two big trades in total, we effectively traded:Nash, Brassard, Moore, Dorsett forAnisimov, Dubinsky, Erixson, Gaborik.
Not sure why anyone wouldn't consider that a huge fleecing by the Jackets. We still have 3 1st rounds picks for now, and even if Gaborik doesnt resign, we can swap him in 2014 for at least a 1st round pick at the trade deadline. I love these trades.
"All Beckett needs to do to cap off this mess is order some fried chicken and beer" – 5/10/12 before Beckett got chased in the 3rd at Fenway.
Well they theoretically got better on offense without giving up any of the 1st rnd picks. and the 3rd rounder they received for Mason is gravy.
Will it be enough to get them into the playoffs when 8 of their 12 remaining games are on the road... IMO doubtful, but I have to give Jarmo a lot of credit for balancing NOT mortgaging the future, while still giving the the playoff starved fans a glimmer of hope.
"I don't think they're building chemical weapons in Berea. But they might be. I can't say for sure."Chuck Klosterman
So ESPNs NHL Player Power Rankings now has BoB as the best Goalie in the NHL. Anyone know exactly what his contract situation is , because CBJ need to lock his ass up. I think he is a RFA this off-season , but I am not 100% sure.
"I don't think they're building chemical weapons in Berea. But they might be. I can't say for sure."Chuck Klosterman
Govbarney wrote:So ESPNs NHL Player Power Rankings now has BoB as the best Goalie in the NHL. Anyone know exactly what his contract situation is , because CBJ need to lock his ass up. I think he is a RFA this off-season , but I am not 100% sure.
Restricted free agent at the end of an entry-level deal that paid 1.75M per.
With no proven help in the pipeline, and the impossible market for trading goaltenders if Oscar Dansk or Joonas Korpisalo develop into starting goaltenders over the next few years, I'd probably offer Bobrovsky something in the area of 4 yrs 15-17M. 3.75-4.25M x 4.
A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe
2014 Winter Classic (or so they say) to include 6 games. Outdoor sites to include Detroit, 2 in the big apple before the super bowl, Vancouver, Chicago, and Dodger Stadium?! WTF...
The NHL is watering down there own great product. Here my hope that they go to just one or two next year.
I was going to start a new topic, but figured it would get some more eyeballs here. Also it would be great if we could have a winning record for a few years consecutivly to propose hosting a game at 'the shoe'. It would be a nice consolation gift for losing the all-star game and I'm guessing it would produce more revenue for the arena district, downtown, state, and league.
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Even if this team falls short of playoffs, i'm proud of them. They played with heart and balls, which CBJ teams of past lacked. It's a weird feeling to actually have confidence in their FO and coaching staff. They're going to right direction, and i'm excited.
And yes, the NHL owes Columbus. They owe us at least one Winter Classic game, to be played at The Shoe. It probably won't happen though, since the NHL is run by a bunch of crass, brainless, fucktarded piles of human fail.
They've found some players this season too. Dalton Prout looks like a 2nd pairing mainstay. Jack Johnson has become a bona fide top pair defenseman. Sergei Bobrovsky has been better than I could have ever imagined. Mark Letestu has been great with more ice time. Nick Foligno finally looks comfortable.
They just need a couple more forwards to round out a top line.
Can't say enough about the job that Todd Richards has done.
A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe
If I'm home Saturday at noon, I'm gonna to try and grab some of the Student ID tickets that they post online. Otherwise, tickets are pretty pricey and they only have single seats left in the upper bowl.
A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe
skatingtripods wrote:If I'm home Saturday at noon, I'm gonna to try and grab some of the Student ID tickets that they post online. Otherwise, tickets are pretty pricey and they only have single seats left in the upper bowl.
I'm not sure if they're still doing the promotion or not, but Huntington used to offer the $10 Green Seats in the upper bowl.
skatingtripods wrote:If I'm home Saturday at noon, I'm gonna to try and grab some of the Student ID tickets that they post online. Otherwise, tickets are pretty pricey and they only have single seats left in the upper bowl.
I'm not sure if they're still doing the promotion or not, but Huntington used to offer the $10 Green Seats in the upper bowl.
Which isn't a bad place to sit at all.
No, but I'm not coming all the way down there without tickets.
A God Damn dead man would understand that if a minor league bus in any city took a real sharp right turn, a Zack McCalister would likely fall out. - Lead Pipe
Anyone think the shortened compacted season may have actually benefited the CBJ this season due to the youth of this club? Granted the schedule makers did the Jackets no favors , especially late in the season with this road trip , and the fact that we have up to this point played more games then everyone else. I know this, I hope we can get at least one of these guys ( Anisimov, Nikitin, and Calvert ) back before Dallas on Thursday.
Anyway Detroit v. Phoenix NBC SN. Which has huge implications for the Jackets
"I don't think they're building chemical weapons in Berea. But they might be. I can't say for sure."Chuck Klosterman
Govbarney wrote:Anyone think the shortened compacted season may have actually benefited the CBJ this season due to the youth of this club?
Yes. They're winning games on heart, balls, and good goaltending. Over 82 games, their talent deficiency would show up a lot more. With the condensed schedule, their young legs are helping a ton.
Late in the season here, with the run they're on, they've been able to take advantage of teams by outworking them. They don't get tired. There are a lot of younger guys playing on adrenaline. Other teams are either holding on for dear life or planning for the playoffs while the Jackets have more of a do-or-die mentality.
If they make the playoffs, it's hard to imagine them having anything left in the tank. But, it's impressive what they've done to get this close. I think the Davidson/Kekalainen trade for Gaborik gave them that extra push that they needed. The front office said, "We believe in you. Here's some help." They ran with it.
Last night, I didn't think they played very well. The Sharks looked really lethargic in the second period. They're pretty much locked in to a playoff spot. They can afford those weak efforts. The Jackets were invested in the entire game and the Sharks weren't. Still, a huge, potentially season-saving goal by Johansen was required.
I still can't believe they dug out of that early season hole.
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I also would love to get Gordon and I think the browns are more willing to get rid of another great player. I think we need more help on offense than defense and that is why I would love this team to get another offensive play maker over defense. I know bringing in an player on offense it would take some time to get them adjusted to our system but it would be worth it and could be very affective a few games in
I love the thinking behind this. The way I see it we shouldn't be afraid to make bold moves because we need to go all in. I'm not saying we should trade away all of our valuable picks and screw ourselves in the future. I just think that making a couple moves to get us some players that can make an impact and help us go on a run to get us in the playoffs and hopefully beyond.
Jared Allen would be great. So would an offensive threat like Gordon or Fitzgerald. I know that it's far-fetched to think our FO would actually pull the trigger on any deals BUT I think that sometimes it's worth the risk.
Just looking back on a few trades that happened that ended up being steals. Anquan Boldin to the Ravens was a steal and so was the trade that shipped him to SF. Asante Samuel to the Falcons was a steal. Sometimes you just have to take a chance. We've given up picks for guys like Thompson and Quinn Johnson so I don't think we should shy away from making deals for proven vets if they are in play.
This is honestly the first year I even remember there being so much trade buzz, and I don't remember a trade that would equal the Richardson trade scale since Portis for Bailey... and that's the last big time player for player trade I can remember.
I would much rather move some our players and get some picks. Stock up on mid rounders and Ruston could find us some gems. Britt, Washington, or CJ are all expendable. CJ only if we get a great deal.
The way Nate has been playing with Locker as QB, he is far from expendable for the next couple of years. I thought we went over this in a long trade Nate thread. Britt and CJ are more than expendable, though.
I still believe Britt and a 4th round pick could get us something decent though. I know Britt has been struggling and has hurt his value, but his size and athleticism is hard to pass up! Especially for a team that is in great need for a WR. I think teams are going to sit back and see how desperate we get with getting rid of him. I know Munchak says " Kenny is still a big part of this team", but in football talk it really means: Munchak-"We're not thinking of getting rid of Kenny ( ANY TAKERS??) "I'm so proud of Kenny" ( KENNY TO ANYONE PLEASE TAKE HIM!). We will see if anyone bites on anything, but my guess is we are stuck with the guy until the end of the season.
I would love to trade Britt but sad fact here is none of the 31 other teams want Britt. They will not waste a draft pick on picking someone up for half a season who barely produces a yard and gets them penalties
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Inflated male requirements
Men can ask their wives too much. It comes to appearance, household chores, manners at home and in the company of other people, communicating with members of the opposite sex, as well as other things.
If your husband forbids you to make friends with men, you should accept his request with understanding, as this requirement is quite reasonable. Another thing is when a spouse begins to harass you groundless and foolish jealousy.
Your reaction to the inflated male requirements
Before you decide how to take the requirements of its second half, you have to deal with the causes of their appearance. Maybe your spouse was brought up according to strict rules, which he tries to impose on you. Talk to your lover and find out what it does not like, and what you can do to ensure that your relationship has changed for the better.
If you mean that the husband makes to you very strict requirements, so you subconsciously have an idea for yourself about the limits of the permissible. Since you came into the marriage with this person, you initially agreed to fulfill his whims and satisfy his desires, so now you should think what benefits you derive from such a relationship. You may realize that your lover is a decent man, is able to provide you a happy and comfortable future, you have to agree to his demands and try to meet their beloved representative of the stronger sex. If he is not decided on the priorities in life, is not a reliable support and protection, you are not obligated to obey his will.
Some girls get tired of the constant efforts and attempts to please his legitimate spouse. If you find too difficult to do so, as required your man, you have the right at any time to end the relationship and be free. However, in this case, you must clearly understand the consequences of divorce. Will you be more happy if they break out of frames and borders set by your husband, having lost him? Are you ready to take such a significant sacrifice for their own freedom and peace?
Offer your spouse a heart to heart conversation. Explain to him their position and their disagreement about certain requirements and prohibitions. Most likely, you will be able to find common language with him and come to a common conclusion for the sake of your marriage.
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Bex's Christmas Gift Guide: Stockings and Secret Santas
This is the third and final part of my Christmas and holiday gift guide for this year (part one is here and the second part is here). All of the items listed below cost £10 or under (with one exception) and should suit a range of different people, including Secret Santa recipients.
Food and drink
1. Vosges bacon candy bars (available from Selfridges). $7.50 (about £5). Chocolate is great! And really crispy smoked bacon is great! So, of course chocolate with salt and tiny bacon bits is amazing! As they say on their website, "Welcome to the bacon revolution."
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Actor continued career after removal from set for allegedly violating minor
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Top Ten John Hughes Movies
I was in a John Hughes mood tonight, and I wanted to highlight my top ten favorite movies. It was a very sad day when this man passed. I will be forever grateful for what this man has added to my life growing up, and I hope that someday I can achieve something that is close enough to its equal with my own writing. Whether he wrote it or directed it, he practically ruled the 80’s comedy with one tiny finger. He is one of my favorites and his contributions to film will be forever missed.
The Breakfast Club – Hands down, my absolute favorite movie of all time. I don’t care that the movie was clearly filmed in the 80’s. This movie is untouchable and generations of high school students to come will always be able to find themselves in one of these characters. The richness of the writing and the reality put into this film make it a yearly watch in my books.
Sixteen Candles – This is one of the funniest teen romance comedies that I have ever seen. Though I don’t really know what Sam saw in Jake Ryan beyond his dreamy looks, it doesn’t matter. I am along for the whole ride, cheering for her when he shows up at the wedding. I am a hopeless romantic at heart, and I will just eat this mess up.
Weird Science – This is the movie that gives all geeks and nerds hope that when life fails them, they can just build something and make it better. I just don’t think anyone else has successfully created a woman who can change reality at a whim. The bar scene is in today’s world is terribly not PC, but it is probably one of the funniest things I have ever seen Anthony Michael Hall do.
National Lampoon’s Vacation – It one of the best comedy’s ever made, spawning sequels that aren’t as equal, but still entertaining, the exception being the Christmas sequel. While the Griswolds suffered through several plights and hijinks on their way to Walley World, I think every one of us wanted to be a part of their family even for a little bit.
Ferris Beuller’s Day Off – Every kid in high school dreamed of skipping school after seeing this film. Unfortunately, we all quickly realized that we lacked Ferris’s impeccable preplanning skills and general mass appeal to ever pull off the day he managed. We will just have to settle for living through Ferris and his sheer epicness.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – Yep, it is so good that it deserves its own spot. I have a lot of movies I would like to watch during the holiday season, but there are only a handful that are absolute necessities. This is one of those few. It just isn’t Christmas without it. It actually makes you feel a little bit sorry for Clark. He may come off as being goofy or idiotic, but the man is truly a hard worker and good father. He is the man that allows us to deal with every annoyance of the holiday with humor and at the same time reminding us of the spirit of the holiday. Wow, who knew there was something deep in that movie? Surprised me too.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles – This is my traditional Thanksgiving watch. The hilarity in this comedy of these two unlikely companions is comedy genius. We have all had some kind of experience that poor Neal has in this movie. When he loses it with the car rental associate, everybody feels some kind of internal relief. We have all wanted to go off on somebody like that. Even though it is full of shenanigans, it again has this heartwarming story about not judging a book by its cover. People can surprise you, and sometimes you can find a best friend.
Home Alone – This may not make everybody’s top 10 list, but I was a kid when this came out. Trust me, you are all lucky that Beethoven didn’t make this list, because that movie spoke to me as a child. Putting Macaulay Culkin’s current, sketchy lifestyle aside, this movie is still powerful enough to overshadow it. What kid didn’t want to have run of the house especially when you have so many people dictating what you can and cannot do. This was every kid’s dream. Not only did Kevin make us feel like we could take on any criminal with resourcefulness and mad Erector Set building skills, but he reminded us that even though it can be fun, we still need our family.
Pretty in Pink – While this was a total chick flick, this is one of the few romance dramas that still conflicts me to this day when Andie makes her choice. Sometimes I’m Team Duckie, and other times I’m Team Blane. Every once in a while I dismiss either one of them and stare dreamly at bad boy Steff. This was a good look for James Spader. The point is that every girl wants both a Duckie and a Blane. Sure Duckie may not have had the money or the looks that Blane did, but the man was devoted. Regardless whether Duckie ended up with Andie or not, I don’t think she appreciated his loyalty and friendship the way she should have. But that’s love huh. Sometimes it isn’t meant to be.
Mr. Mom – Michael Keaton stole my heart here long before he put on the Batman suit. This is a great movie about the family dynamic, not to mention a great tutorial about how some things cannot be winged when it comes to children. We learned not to give babies chili, not to overdo it with detergent in the washing machine, and that housework and childcare is just as hard and exhausting any other 8 to 5. Oddly enough, this movie has had a lot more meaning in today’s world then it did in the 80’s. With the recession and improving gender role equality, this is happening more and more in today’s world. | {
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Ricky Nelson was second only to Elvis when it came to rock ‘n’ roll idols of the 1950s. His exposure on his parents television show, OZZIE & HARRIET, gave him a huge fan base and his singing his new songs at the end of the shows introduced his music to millions.
Many times he would issue a rock song on one side of his singles and a ballad on the other and then wait to see which would receive the most radio airplay and become the bigger hit.
“Young Enotions/Right By My Side” was issued during the early spring of 1960. “Young Emotions” reached number 12 on the BILLBOARD MAGAZINE Pop Singles Chart and “Right By My Side” peaked at number 59.
The A side was a smooth slower song that was typical of many of his releases at the time.
He would chart 54 singles, 1954-1973, and sell tens of millions of albums. He was inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1987, two years after his death in a plane crash.
During the late 1950s and early ’60s, first and foremost there was Elvis Presley. Then there was Ricky Nelson. He was the embodiment of the teen idols that ruled the American music scene during the pre-Beatles era.
His career traveled through several stages. In his early career with the Imperial label, he was a rock ‘n’ roll singer trading up-tempo rockabilly songs with smooth ballads. During his stay with the Decca/MCA label, he changed from a pure pop singer to producing some the earliest fusions of country and rock. Later bands like Poco and The Eagles would refine this genre, taking it in different directions. During his time with these labels he sold close 100 million records and produced dozens of hits. It was his time with the Epic label that is the great lost period of his musical life.
Real Gone Records has now gathered all his recordings from his short, late-1970s stay with the label, issuing them on a two-CD set titled The Complete Epic Recordings. He recorded three albums worth of material for the label, but only 1977’s Intakes was released during his lifetime. The next album, the Al Kooper-produced Back To Vienna was never released. The third album, Rockabilly Renaissance, a return to his rockabilly roots, was issued after his death in heavily overdubbed form under the title Memphis Sessions. The Real Gone compilation marks the first time the three albums have been released in CD form in the U.S. It also marks the debut of 11 of the 41 tracks.
My only complaint is that the sound quality varies, which may be due to the quality of the original masters. Other than that issue the material is a fine addition to the Rick Nelson catalogue and legacy.
The rockabilly material has been issued in the original and overdubbed formats. While there is repetition, it was a good idea to include the originals. Songs such as “That’s All Right Mama,” “Almost Saturday Night,” “Dream Lover,” “True Love Ways,” “Rave On,” and others are a welcome throwback to his early rock ‘n’ roll days. Add in such undiscovered gems as “Call Of The Jungle,” “New Delhi Freight Train,” “Mama You Been On My Mind,” and “Conversation” and you have an album that will please any fan.
The Complete Epic Recordings shows that Rick Nelson was producing high quality creative music toward the end of his life. This new compilation fills in a lot of holes in his discography and is well worth a listen.
“Old Enough To Love/If You Can’t Rock Me” by Rick Nelson was a single released during early spring, 1963. Both sides made the BILLBOARD MAGAZINE Pop Singles Chart but made be the lowest, (or at least one of the lowest), charting two sides in rock ‘n’ roll history.
“Old Enough To Love” peaked at number 93 in its three weeks on the chart and “If You Can’t Rock Me” checked in at number 100 for one week.
“If You Can’t Rock Me” deserved better as it was actually a nice rocker from Nelson. Musical tastes were changing and this single got lost in the shuffle.
During the early part of his career, Ricky Nelson released a number of double-sided hit singles. Many of them had a ballad side and a rock side.
“Never Be Anyone Else But You/It’s Late” was released during late February of 1959. The A side reached number six and the B side number nine on the BILLBOARD MAGAZINE Pop Singles Chart.
“Never Be Anyone Else But You” was a gentle ballad that appeled to his large female fan base at the time. “It’s Late” was the rocker and looked back to his rockabilly roots; a style that would disappear as his career progressed.
The Beatles era was in full flower during 1964 and the face of popular music was changing. Ricky Nelson’s brand of rock ‘n’ roll was becoming antiquated and his commercial success was coming to an end, until a comback during the early 1970s when his sound went in a country/rock direction.
“A Happy Guy” was released November 28, 1964 and only reached number 82 on the BILLBOARD MAGAZINE Pop Singles Chart. It deserved better as it was a catchy, up-tempo pop/rock creation that was on a par with his best material. Even the flip side, “Don’t Breathe A Word,” is still worth a listen.
It remains among my top ten Ricky Nelson songs and is well worth seeking out among his vast catalogue of material.
Rick Nelson played a concert at Madison Square Garden on October 15, 191 with the likes of Chuck Berry and Bobby Rydell. He began with “Hello Mary Lou” and “She Belongs To Me” but then played a verson of The Rolling Stones, “Honky Tonk Woman,” and the booing got so bad he left the stage and did not return.
It all ended well as he wrote a song about the experience. “Garden Party” was released July 29, 1972 and reached number six on the BILLBOARD MAGAZINE Pop Singles Chart.
The song started a career comeback for Nelson that continued until his death.
Eric Hillard Nelson was a television and rock star. He starred in his parents show, OZZIE & HARRIET, from 1949-1966.
The TV show gave him a great advantage in his music career. When he started producing records he would sing a song at the end of each show. No other early rock star had that advantage. It would enable him to become one of the original fifties teen idols.
From 1957 through 1973 he would place 54 songs of THE BILLBOARD MAGAZINE top 100 charts. In addition his albums would sell in the millions of copies. He would be inducted into THe Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame two years afer his death in 1987.
“It’s Up To You” reached number six on the National singles charts during December of 1962. It would find Nelson at the crossroads of his career as he was changing from a fifties rocker to a more pop oriented style. It can be sonsidered a mid-tempo ballad and Nelson delivers a smooth vocal.
He would contine to produce hits for another decade including some of the first to combine rock and country. | {
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The Six Figure Wipeout
Doug Duncan shows off his ride on facebook. He and his wife continued to draw a $130,000/year combined salary from the company Bloomberg Businessweek reported had been wiped out by a $40,000 transaction with a “predatory lender.” Prior to that, the Duncans’ business was averaging $4.3 million a year in sales
In June 2017, Florida native Doug Duncan was busy showing off his Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport. With its blue coat and white racing stripes, Duncan said on Facebook that, “It’s been a long time coming.” At the time, Duncan and his new wife, Janelle, were earning a combined $200,000/year salary from a business they owned that would generate $8.6 million in revenue between January 2016 and December 31, 2017. Apparently, the good life was not to be when just two months in to 2018, the Duncans’ business, Star Performance Realty Inc, would be “wiped out” by a predatory lender. That’s the story Bloomberg Businessweek reported on Tuesday.
The “predatory loan,” which was not a loan at all, court records confirmed, amounted to a $40,000 future receivables contract snafu in which Star Performance merely had to return the funds they had originally received in addition to a stated cost and attorney fees. That minor hit to the $737,000 in sales generated that year so far, was so devastating according to Bloomberg Businessweek, that it would set off a chain reaction that would bankrupt Star Performance and send Janelle Duncan to the hospital vomiting bile.
Nevermind that Star Performance reported to the bankruptcy court that it held $528,502 in its bank accounts the month it filed for bankruptcy or that one of its company bank accounts would show deposits of $790,360 the month AFTER it filed, mostly through a series of interbank account transfers. Among Star Performance’s biggest creditors is a $100,000 loan owed to Suntrust bank and there is more than $100,000 owed to individually named persons.
With the company in bankruptcy and supposedly “wiped out,” the Duncans would continue to pay themselves a combined annual salary of $130,000, court records and filed financial statements reveal. That’s on top of any compensation earned at their new jobs, which Doug proudly announced he had started on April 17th. According to Bloomberg Businessweek, this is financial ruin.
In June, Doug was still driving his Camaro SS. “Had to share. I have loved my new ride for a year now,” he wrote on facebook. | {
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Heterogeneity assumptions in the specification of bargaining models: a study of household level trade-offs between commuting time and salary
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With many real world decisions being made in conjunction with other decision makers, or single agent decisions having an influence on other members of the decision maker’s immediate entourage, there is strong interest in studying the relative weight assigned to different agents in such contexts. In the present paper, we focus on the case of one member of a two person household being asked to make choices affecting the travel time and salary of both members. We highlight the presence of significant heterogeneity across individuals not just in their underlying sensitivities, but also in the relative weight they assign to their partner, and show how this weight varies across attributes. This is in contrast to existing work which uses weights assigned to individual agents at the level of the overall utility rather than for individual attributes. We also show clear evidence of a risk of confounding between heterogeneity in marginal sensitivities and heterogeneity in the weights assigned to each member. We show how this can lead to misleading model results, and argue that this may also explain past results showing bargaining or weight parameters outside the usual [0,1] range in more traditional joint decision making contexts. In terms of substantive results, we find that male respondents place more weight on their partner’s travel time, while female respondents place more weight on their partner’s salary. | {
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Agricultural Legislation
Abolition of the intermediaries. The intermediary system included various types of interests between the state and the actual cultivator. It varied from the absolute owner of the land that was the Zamindar in Bengal and other permanently settled areas to the land holder, having a grant of revenue or a portion of it in respect of a plot of land. These intermediary interests took too little interest in the development of agriculture through sustained investment and organized production, with the result that agriculture became stagnant and productivity deteriorated. All the measures taken for the protection of the actual cultivators were ineffective and often went against their interests.
Therefore the main step in the agrarian legislation in the country that followed 1947 was to prepare the ground for the abolition of the intermediary tenures to bring the actual cultivator into direct relationship, with the State. In pursuance of this policy, the state formulated legislative measures for the abolition of such tenures and by 1955, necessary steps were taken in all the states. The implementation of these measures has since been completed practically all over the country.
Tenancy reforms. Whereas only about 40 per cent of the area of the country was under different intermediary tenurial systems, a major part was under the Rayatwari System with no intermediary between the State and the land-holder. The Rayatwari System was prevalent in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. In the Rayatwari, also different layers of intermediary interests began to emerge consequently as the right of ownership was recognized in these areas. The fact that land could be held even if not cultivated by a person and that the land in itself was becoming a valuable economic asset with the increasing economic and political stability, encouraged the land- owners in the Rayatwari areas to lease out their land. Unlimited rights for acquisition and the opportunity to lease out the land resulted in large areas being held on lease by a section of the society. The land owners acted as money-lenders also, leading to cumulative increase in the indebtedness of the tenants who ultimately lost their property in lieu of loans they could not repay. Thus the tenancy relationship that, arose between the landlord and the tenant in the Rayatwari areas was in no way less exploitable than the tenure that prevailed in the Zamindari areas. This sort of situation called for necessary legislation to protect the interests of the weaker sections.
The security of tenure is one of the basic problems that, cover the landlord-tenant relationship. In the Zamindar areas, the erosion of the rights of the actual cultivator was an immediate process following the permanent settlement. The actual cultivators were treated as tenants and more often at will. In the Rayatwari areas the weakness of the tenants was enhanced by their indebtedness to the landlord in most of the cases, with the result that the tenants became too weak and their position became very insecure. To ensure the security of tenure to the tenants, the early steps taken were to give them occupancy status on the condition of completing a given number of years stay on the sameland. This approach resulted in a greater insecurity in the beginning, as the landlords tried to ensure that no tenant could claim such continuity on the same plot of land for the given period. In the Rayatwari areas, the concept of protection to the tenants came rather slowly, with the Malabar Tenancy Act, and the Bombay Tenancy Act (later replaced by the Bombay Tenancy and Agricuitural Lands Act, 1949). However, after Independence, the principles contained in these early legislative measures ,were widely adopted with greater emphasis on the security of tenure. The security of tenure has three essential elements
(i) That the ejectment of a tenant should not take place except in accordance with the provisions of the law ;
(ii) that the land may be resumed by the owner, if at all for personal cultivation only and
(iii) that in the event of resumption, the tenant is to be assured of a minimum tenanted area in his posession.
Under the tenancy reform measures the law provides for conferment of the ownership right on the tenants in respect of the nonresumable areas in Andhra Pradesh (Telangana area), Assam, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Orissa and Tripura. The right of pre-emption is given to the tenants in Andhra Pradesh (Andhra area). In Haryana and Punjab, the tenants of landlords other than small landlords, who have a minimum period of six years continuous possessions of the tenanted land can purchase ownership rights for such, land subject to the ‘permissible limit’. In Rajasthan, the tenant of khudkashi or a sub-tenant in respect of the land other than certain specified categories, can purchase ownership rights for which an application has to be made within a specified period from the commencement of the law. In Uttar Pradesh all Assamis and Adivasis have been admitted to sirdari rights with the right to acquire bhoomidari right on the payment of an amount to the state or to the Gaon Sabha, as the case may be. There are no provisions for enabling the tenants to purchase the land or for conferring ownership on them ,in the States of Bihar and Tamil Nadu. | {
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GREELEY, Colo. (March 6, 2012) – Burris is pleased to announce the introduction of the latest generation in red-dot sights with the launch of FastFire™ III – the ideal sight solution for pinpoint accuracy on handguns, shotguns and rifles. The FastFire III is extremely fast, rugged and low profile. This newest addition of the FastFire line is ideal for tactical applications with the choice of either a 3 MOA or an 8 MOA dot.
“Since their introduction, our line of FastFire sights have become a favorite of hunters and shotgun users alike,” said Rob Siemers, general manager. “With a new design and upgraded features, the FastFire III will continue to be the ‘go to’ choice for shotguns, long guns, AR platforms and pistols.”
The FastFire III has several new features that make it even easier to use. The battery access on the FastFire III is now top-mounted, making it easier to change. The windage and elevation adjustments have been upgraded for finer tuning without a special tool, and a convenient power button provides three manual brightness settings, as well as an automatic setting. And, to make certain your battery power doesn’t run out before your task is accomplished, a low-battery warning indicator has been added to this new generation FastFire.
The FastFire II is still available with its 4 MOA Dot. Both models simplify the act of aiming, eliminating the need to focus on the front sight while aligning it with the rear sight and target. Simply place the dot on the target and fire. Both models are lightweight-weighing in at 1 ounce-and are completely waterproof. They are rugged and impervious to the elements and punishing recoil of large-caliber firearms. The lenses are high quality, precision ground and polished to exacting geometrics to virtually eliminate parallax.
Both the FastFire II and III fit either Weaver or Picatinny rails and can be purchased with or without the mount.
The new FastFire III will be available at retailers the first quarter of 2012 for a suggested retail price of $239 alone, or $249 with the Picatinny rail mount. The popular FastFire II is available now at retailers nationwide with a suggested retail price of $199 sight alone and $209 with the mount.
Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Greeley, Colo., the Burris Company offers a complete line of premium optics which includes riflescopes for hunting, competition, law enforcement and military; handgun scopes; binoculars; spotting scopes; mounts and accessories. For more information, write to the Burris Company, 920 54th Avenue, Ste. 200, Greeley, CO 80634. For detailed product information, visit the company website at www.burrisoptics.com. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BurrisOptics.
This is not an unclad video game warrior it is the Vitruvian Man, circa 1487. Also known as the Canon of Proportions or Proportions of Man, this pen and ink on paper is arguably Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous work (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitruvian_Man). Accompanied by notes based on the work of famed architect, Vitruvius, it is said this image exemplifies the blend of art and science during the Renaissance provides the perfect example of Leonardo’s keen interest in proportion.
A panel of experts selected by Global Outfitters will draw inspiration from the Vitruvian Man to define the art and science of modern turkey hunting as they establish “The Ultimate Turkey Hunting Setup”. Global Outfitters President, Sam Hall, states our panel will outfit and arm hunters much like modern day video game warriors to take the field in search for the most allusive of turkey species, the Eastern. And who better to test our archery setup than acclaimed super human and master archer, Byron Ferguson. And for the gun hunter we have selected World famous hunter, Dr. Warren Strickland, who accomplished a double Grand Slam in 2011.
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Final product selections to “The Ultimate Turkey Hunting Setup” will be announced on March 12th. Chattokee Lodge in Northeast Alabama and Goodman Ranch in East Tennessee will host the hunts, and Global Outfitters will chronicle the events that include expert panel discussions on each product selection.
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ARLINGTON, TX, February 10, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ — 2011 Witnessed Webyshops.com having a record setting year. While every company works to improve sales each year, Webyshops.com saw their formula of outstanding customer service, quick shipping, wide selection of quality products, knowledgeable associates and low prices push their sales to quadruple 2010′s sales. This sales growth even surpassed anticipated forecast by twenty percent. Webyshops doesn’t anticipate the records to stop with the 2011 year, they are trending to double sales again in 2012.
“2011 was a pivotal year for us. We had to prove to our vendors that we knew what we were talking about when we asked them for support in terms of financing and inventory. We also had to prove to our customers that we could deliver the level of service they expect from the likes of Zappos and Amazon. We even joked internally, that we ARE the Zappos of the outdoor industry. In the end, it was through patronage of our customers, support of our vendors and relentless dedication to each and every customer by our small, but committed crew that we were able to exceed all the goals we set for ourselves in spite of tough economic and retail conditions. We look forward to another great year in 2012, as we build upon the projects that were launched last year,” states Mikhail Orlov, Webyshops.com.
Sales weren’t the only thing that showed tremendous growth. The Webyshops.com team also grew to double its original size. The team growth hasn’t stopped yet. In order to keep up with the sales growth, staff will also increase at least twenty-five percent in 2012. Another key factor of Webyshops success is the positive encouragement for both professional and personal growth.
Customer Service Quarterback, Renee affirms this stating, “I especially like working with the customers and my coworkers. I find selling scopes both interesting and challenging. I, also, like the way we can grow with the company. Starting from the ground up is a good feeling.”
Kerri, Webyshops’ Warehouse Warrior affirms Renee”s statement “I started here about 4 months ago, didn’t have a clue about the business the patience of the people that work here is phenomenal.” She went on to say, “The warehouse has blown up with inventory over the last month business is good.”
The unexpected but welcomed growth saw the warehouse and offices reach beyond capacity. So much so, Webyshops.com is already scouting for a new location and anticipating a move during the first quarter of 2012.
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Middleton, Wis. – If it were a sports car, it would be a Ferrari. Fortunately for shooters, it’s a high-end red dot sight built for top-tier performance and ultimate versatility.
The new Vortex Razor Red Dot is a reflex-style sight for shooters who demand the absolute very best in construction, performance, durability and versatility. The daylight-bright red dot is easy to find and paint targets no matter the lighting conditions or background.
Truly at home on an AR, pistol, shotgun or offset-mounted along side your primary magnified optic, the compact Razor ensures rapid, accurate, target acquisition – every time.
The highly-polished glass is clear and crisp edge-to-edge. Couple exceptional resolution with its wide field of view and you get a sight picture sure to impress. Lenses are fully multicoated with premium coatings including ArmorTek, an ultrahard scratch-resistant coating that protects exterior lens surfaces. Parallax free with unlimited eye relief. On/Off and dot brightness controls are shielded from incidental activation and easy to access.
Unit includes a mount to accommodate common firearms and applications. Several accessory mounts are available to marry the sight with specific firearms. Hard-anodized matte-black finish. Sight cover protects the unit during transport and storage. Waterproof, fogproof and shockproof. Runs on a common CR 2032 battery. Choose from 3-MOA and 6-MOA-diameter dot models.
American owned, Middleton, Wisconsin based Vortex Optics designs, engineers and distributes a complete line of premium binoculars, riflescopes, spotting scopes, tripods and related accessories. Dedicated to exceptional quality, value and unrivaled customer service, Vortex backs its products with its unconditional, transferable, lifetime VIP-warranty. Built on more than 20 years of experience in the optics industry, Vortex is rapidly emerging as a leading brand in the optics market.
Wixom, MI – The profile length of the new Trijicon SRS™ is short and the advanced list of features is long, as the innovative products continue from Trijicon. The new Trijicon SRS (Sealed Reflex Sight) is a reflex-type sight with a unique optical design, housed in a body length of only 3.75 inches that virtually eliminates the “tube-effect” common with other, competitive red dot sights. The result – a field of view that essentially provides no obstruction to shooters. That means lightning fast target engagements at CQB distances with no distraction from the shooter’s situational awareness. The SRS is ideal for military, law enforcement and recreational applications on a variety of firearm platforms from AR’s to shotguns.
Equally impressive is the technology built into powering the LED lighted 1.75 MOA aiming point that includes ten brightness settings – including three NVG settings. The SRS is powered by a solar panel and a single, common AA battery. This uniquely patented configuration allows the user years of illumination life from a single battery by offering an intuitive “solar assist”, that is, drawing on battery power only when the solar cell requires additional energy support for illumination based on ambient conditions.
The Trijicon SRS™ is built to endure the rigors of extreme in-the-field use and carries the same stringent testing requirements as the renowned Trijicon ACOG® line of sighting systems. Additional features include a parallax-free objective lens, an auto-locking, self-adjusting level mount and waterproof-tested performance to fifty meters.
The new Trijicon SRS™ will be available at retail in February 2012.
For more information on Trijicon’s new SRS™ (Sealed Reflex Sight) with patented solar and battery-powered reticle, and the complete array of Brilliant Aiming Solutions™ for the hunting, shooting, military and law enforcement markets, contact Trijicon®, Inc. at (248) 960-7700 or visit www.trijicon.com.
Aimpoint, the originator and world leader in electronic red dot sighting technology, has announced the addition of a 2 MOA Micro T-1 and Micro H-1 sights to the company’s product line. These new 2 MOA versions are available immediately, and will be offered alongside the current Micro series sights including the 4 MOA Micro T-1 and Micro H-1.
Since its introduction in 2007, the Aimpoint Micro T-1 has become the worldwide standard for compact reflex sights for professional use. Law enforcement and military end users have embraced this sight for its compact size, extreme durability, and extremely long battery life. During a 2009 product review session involving professional end users, it was decided that a smaller sized red dot reticule was desired. As a result, Aimpoint is now proud to announce that the Micro sights with the 2 minute-of-angle (MOA) red dot have been added to the Micro series of sights.
“The launch of this new product required a great deal of engineering and testing to make it possible. On a sight this compact, it isn’t as simple as dropping a 2 MOA emitter into the existing package” said Ralf Wiklund, Vice President and Technical Manager at Aimpoint AB. “This modification required a sizeable investment in new technology in order to make the new product possible, but this new technology has also opened some new doors to us in terms of future product possibilities”.
Both the Micro T-1 and Micro H-1 sights are experiencing high demand from end-users who understand the performance benefits that a high-quality compact red dot sight offers, as well as the fact that these sights feature a dependable design that will not be affected by weather or severe environmental conditions. Many compact sights offered by competitors feature an “open” design which can allow the functional parts of the sight to be blocked by dust, sand, mud, blood or even rainwater. The sealed design of the Aimpoint Micro sight ensures that no matter what the conditions, no foreign matter will ever come between the emitter and the lens, and this also makes the product absolutely waterproof to 25 meters.
The Micro family of sights can be mounted on nearly any individual weapon platform including: pistols, carbines, personal defense weapons, and sub-machineguns, and the Micro T-1 is compatible with all generations of night vision devices. The Micro sights are also ideal for use with Aimpoint’s wide range of accessories including the 3X Magnifier, and Concealed Engagement Unit (CEU). Both the Micro T-1 and H-1 can operate for up to 5 years of constant- on use, using just one CR-2032 battery.
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Monday, October 26, 2009
A year in retrospect with Scott Richmond
By now, you've probably already heard the story of how Scott Richmond overcame all odds and made his way into the major leagues by winning a spot in the starting rotation spot with the Toronto Blue Jays. While that particular anecdote was penciled back in May, it turns out that the Scott Richmond story wasn't even close to being over; not by a long shot.
Since then, Richmond has remained as one of the core members of the starting rotation and hopes to contend once again for one of the open spots in 2010. I had the pleasure of talking with the Blue Jays starting pitcher about this year's success and the lessons he learned from his rookie year as a Blue Jay.
First of all, congratulations on your first full season in the major leagues. What would you say is the biggest thing you learned this year?
Pitching to contact – plain and simple. As a starting pitcher in the big leagues you have been entrusted with the responsibility to go deep into the game on a regular basis, in order to avoid over taxing the bullpen. The longer you’re in the game and executing well, the better are your team’s chances to secure a win, because the set up men and the closer can just go out there and do their jobs and aren’t expected to pull off miracles night after night.
From a personal level for a starting pitcher, that’s what makes Roy Halladay so good. He goes deep into games and whether it’s a win or a loss, he’s always getting decisions because he’s not leaving the bullpen to get ten outs. You have to try to go seven to eight innings, and the only way to do that is to pitch to contact to keep your pitch count down.
You were one of the anchors in the starting rotation this year, which was very rookie-dominant. Being one of the new guys can be stressful, and there were a lot of you who were in the same boat. Were there any teammates in particular that you bonded with?
Ricky Romero and I were really close all year. We started together in Spring Training and we both knew there was two spots open in the rotation and we had to battle out nine guys to try to win those spots. We ended up living together in Toronto for the whole year and we tried to learn from each other, but we supported and pushed each other at the same time.
This year, it seemed like you started to rely more on your curveball and it worked out fairly well for you. What did you and Brad Arnsberg work on in the off-season?
I’ve always been a strike thrower and I always try to pound the strike zone. With lefties, my changeup was pretty suspect all year so I was really trying to establish that some games. Overall he (Arnsberg) wanted me to be aggressive in the strike zone.That’s the whole thing as a rookie pitcher; you’re a little cautious of pitching to contact. When you’re ahead in the count you try to strike everybody out and guess what? The Red Sox and the Yankees, they spit on those pitches when they’re out of the strike zone. If you’re not careful, you can find yourself with the pitch count at a hundred, and you’re still in the fifth inning. He really taught me to stay competitive in the strike zone and not give in at any point.
With rookies on the mound, the umpires sometimes tend to squeeze the strike zone. When you’re not getting the same calls as the opposing pitcher, how do you deal with it?
For some reason, it’s always been a part of the game for as long as I’ve been aware, sort of like a rookie initiation into the big leagues, but everyone has to endure it. It can be very frustrating and difficult not to let it affect you to some degree, especially when the missed calls end up having an effect on the score line, and possibly the outcome of the game. As the pitcher, you have to learn to deal with it, and do your best not to let it get to you, or show the ump that you’re upset, so in some ways maybe it tends to make you tougher.
Being in the American League East means the Blue Jays face the cream of the crop in the American League quite often. Who would you say was the toughest hitter that you faced this year?
It’s no fun facing Jacoby Ellsbury; he’s a good and patient hitter and he hits for power and he’s got the speed when he’s on base. There are lots of great hitters but he’s been a pain in my side and you have to really buckle down and make sure you work ahead when he’s in the batter’s box. He’s an impact player and that’s why he’s leading off for the Red Sox.
If there was one hitter you could pitch to, either active or inactive in major league baseball, who would it be – and why?
It’s always been my nature that I’ve wanted to face the best every year, and throughout this season I know that I’ve faced some big hitters. Now that I’ve got a year’s experience under my belt, I’d like to get the opportunity to face guys like Albert Pujols and Manny Ramirez just to challenge myself.A lot of guys on my team have faced Manny before and they’re really happy that he’s not in the AL East anymore because he’s such a great a hitter and he’s an impact player. I’m kind of the opposite – I want to face him, I want that challenge.
Is there an area of your game that you feel that you would like to see a definite improvement in for next season?
There are a few specific areas that I intend to work on – I’ll continue working on developing confidence in my changeup, I’d plan to develop more movement on both my 2-seam and 4-seam fastballs, and I need to assert my claim to the inside part of the plate and not allow batters to feel comfortable crowding the plate.
I’ve spoken to your father Dr. Bob Richmond, and he seems like a really insightful man who has a true passion for baseball. What kind of pointers has he given you on your game?
Being a chiropractor, he taught me the importance of reducing and neutralizing the huge stresses that a pitcher’s body is subjected to over the course of a long season. When you’re an athlete, your body is your number one tool of the trade, so it’s your first responsibility to treat it with the highest respect. You need to train well, be nutritionally diligent, get the right amount of rest and develop a routine that works well for you. On top of that, he stresses the huge importance of my need to continue developing and strengthening the mental side of my game and has given me some books to work from.
We talk almost every day during the season, and he usually sends me an inspirational email before every start, with a few specific pointers. We also discuss ways of gaining the psychological advantage over the batter, to keep them off balance by being unpredictable, and pitching backwards on occasion, by throwing off speed stuff in fastball counts. Since we are similar in many ways he understands what makes me tick maybe better than anyone else, so I find his input helpful.
He’s from New Zealand and has been an athlete his whole life, but my dad didn’t really follow baseball much until I started playing in college. He noticed that I had pretty efficient pitching mechanics, and saw that maybe I had a chance to play professionally one day. He has really helped me realize the importance as well as the complexity of the mental side of being an effective pitcher.
I’ve never had any major injuries of any kind and I credit that to the preparation in the off-season, getting regular chiropractic care and making sure my body is in the best shape possible for the season ahead, to handle the abuse that it takes.Some people take a lot of medication to mask the pain, but if you take care of your body in a natural and preventative way, then I feel that you are more likely to enjoy a longer and more productive career.
Speaking of father figures, Roy Halladay seems like the kind of player who would take younger players under his wing and try to help them improve their game. Has Doc given you any you pitching tips this past season?
He’s a great pitcher and I love watching him go out there and do his business and in turn that’s how I learned to pitch to contact. His work ethic is second to none, he knows his body and he’s very in tune with himself when he’s on the mound. I ask him questions when the time is right, and what he told me is “if you make a bad pitch, forget it. The next pitch, make a good one”. Just simplify things and go one pitch at a time.
You guys get the odd day off during the regular season, which means you get to relax every once in a while. I know Dirk Hayhurst kept himself busy with writing, your former teammate Alex Rios liked to fly model airplanes … what do you do during downtime in between games?
Rest – especially in the rookie year. Other than that, in all of these cities I’ve been to this year, I like to take some time to check out the city and take some photographs. When we were in Washington, I would go out and see some of the sights like The Washington Monument, The Lincoln Memorial and The White House, but I don’t like to overdo it …it can be tiring in its own way. You really need to relax and get your rest when you can get it; you have that responsibility to yourself and to the team.
Your brother Brandon Kaye was drafted by the Blue Jays earlier this year. He was in Toronto back in late August and you guys got a chance to practice together. What was it like to have him there right next to you in a Blue Jays uniform?
It was great – I just put myself in his shoes when I was his age. I wish I could’ve gone to a big league field and watched what it was like to be there with the players. It just motivated him even more to try to make it and really work hard at what he’s doing because he sees how much fun it is and how the big leagues really are. It really invigorated his drive to keep pushing forward, to keep working hard.
And it always helps when you have a family member on the team, too. Have you heard if he’s close to signing yet with the club?
Not yet - he was drafted in the 45th round so he’s going to go to UBC and play there for this year and hopefully he’ll be drafted higher after a year at UBC.
You had many career highlights this past year, including the AL Rookie of the Month award in April. What would you say was the personal highlight of the 2009 season for you?
Aside from the RoM for April, I’d have to say the game in Philadelphia on June 17th which was my best start of the year. It was broadcast as The Game of the Day all across the US, and it was supposed to be Roy Halladay going against Jamie Moyer. I ended up getting the start and went eight innings with eleven strikeouts against the defending World Champions in Philadelphia.
Scott, once again let me congratulate you on a great season. What are your plans for the off-season?
I’ll be going down to Los Angeles with my fiancée Deanna and we’ll stay at our place there. She and I are actually leaving for Mexico for 10 days, and that will give me a bit of time to reflect on my rookie year and let it all soak in.When we get back from Mexico, we’ll go back down to Los Angeles and I’ll get back into the routine with my personal trainer once again, to work hard to get into the best shape possible and be ready for Spring Training in February.
I wish Scott Richmond all the best of luck next season and beyond! Congratulations on your first full season in the big leagues Scott, and hopefully we'll see you back in a Blue Jays uniform next season in the starting rotation.
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I've been looking around for some jays news today, desperatly, and thank you for providing some. Great interview. He seems like such a real person that it's easy to have hopes for him to do well next year.
Thanks Mattt, Scott's a cool guy - he's very grounded and a very likable person.
Just by talking to him, I could tell that he hasn't let his success go to his head and he's very realistic yet optimistic about his expectations for next year. He knows that he's in for a battle to win the 5th starting rotation spot out of Spring Training.
He seems really in tune with how a pitcher (and baseball player) needs to condition their body to last the entire season. George Poulis works magic, but he has 25 guys to look after so sometimes not all the players get the attention they need. If a player can work on preventative measures early, that means they will last longer in their career.
I agree with you and Drew; more so on the nutrition end of things. I'd love to poll players on what kind of diet they eat. I was shocked when I read Bart Given's account of nutrition (or should I say, lack thereof) in the minor leagues. Not that you have to be a nazi or anything, but proper nutrition can make a difference in everything from recovery time to better sleep to improved immune function. This can give you the critical edge over the other guys that want your job.
Very insightful answers from Richmond, especially the comments about his father being a chiropractor and how much preparation it goes into maintaining tip-top shape. Goes right against the images we have of David Wells, etc. of baseball players having to do so much proactive work to last the entire season.
LJ, that's why I could never be a major league pitcher because I would probably have to give up my coveted Spicy Chicken Sandwich. I just would not have the will power to eat right, exercise all the time, and keep my head in the game.
HLF, you hit the nail right on the head. We'll be rooting for him again to make the starting rotation in 2010!
BK, before I spoke to Scott (and Bob earlier this year) I had no idea what kind of preparation and care that goes into conditioning, etc. Now you know why Boomer only lasted as many years as he did - he didn't exactly treat his body like a temple.
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Justice, Community, and Adrienne Rich
April is National Poetry Month, and over the past few days I’ve been re-reading some poems by my favorite poet, Adrienne Rich. There’s so much that I love about Rich and her writing. I love how powerfully—and radically—she fuses political commitment and the pursuit of justice into her poetic vision. She writes provocatively on sexuality, race, language, power, and women’s culture as she combats racism, militarism, homophobia, and anti-Semitism. She is determined “to write directly and overtly as a woman, out of a woman’s body and experience” expressing that the “will to change begins in the body, not in the mind.”
During my senior year of college, I heard Rich speak and was struck by how gentle and calm she seemed; how incredibly humble and accessible. I was moved most by what she shared of her poem, “Yom Kippur, 1984” in which she meditates on the tension between a longing for community and a desire for solitude and independence. She writes:
But I have a nightmare to tell: I am trying to say
that to be with my people is my dearest wish
but that I also love strangers
that I crave separateness
There is a lot in this passage that resonates with me personally, and upon re-reading it just last night, it got me thinking more about Jewish women and the Jewish community at large. Historically, it is the separateness and exclusion from community, from narratives, from liturgy, and from ritual life that have made many women feel like strangers in their own communities. And yet, it’s interesting how that separateness has, at times, allowed women to come together to create something new. “Yom Kippur, 1984” also makes me think more about expressions of solidarity (or lack thereof) with the Jewish community in times of political struggle. How can I criticize the Jewish community or stand apart from the community in support of others without feeling like my loyalty to the Jewish community is threatened? This is challenging, as Rich expresses in much of her writing.
With nineteen volumes of poetry, three collections of essays -- On Lies, Secrets and Silence (1979), Blood, Bread and Poetry (1986), and What Is Found There: Notebooks on Poetry and Politics (1993), her ground-breaking study of motherhood, Of Woman Born: Motherhood as Experience and Institution (1976), the editing of influential lesbian-feminist journals, and a lifetime of activism and visibility, Rich has won nearly every prestigious literary award, the Fund for Human Dignity Award of the National Gay Task Force, two Guggenheim Fellowships, and the William Whitehead Award for Lifetime Achievement. And yet, these awards have not quieted her response to the injustices around her. If anything, they have made her all the more uncompromising in her ethical and moral commitments. In 1974, her collection Diving Into the Wreck received the National Book Award for Poetry, but Rich refused the award individually, and instead joined with two of the other nominees, Audre Lorde and Alice Walker, to accept it in the name of all women who are silenced. And In 1997, she created a stir when she refused the National Medal for the Arts awarded by the White House administration because of the “inconsistencies” between art and its “cynical politics.” In her statement of refusal, she wrote:
“There is no simple formula for the relationship of art to justice. But I do know that art… means nothing if it simply decorates the dinner table of power that holds it hostage. The radical disparities of wealth and power in America are widening at a devastating rate. A president cannot meaningfully honor certain artists while the people at large are so dishonored.”
For me, Adrienne Rich’s unshakable convictions and her radical commitment to social justice are deeply inspiring. And as I type this from my office at the Jewish Women’s Archive, I realize that Rich really captures what JWA is and does:
“Whatever is unnamed, undepicted in images, whatever is omitted from biography, censored in collections of letters, whatever is misnamed as something else, made difficult-to-come-by, whatever is buried in the memory by the collapse of meaning under an inadequate or lying language -- this will become, not merely unspoken, but unspeakable.” | {
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Should you use energy drinks to study?
The all-nighter. It’s the granddaddy of all study sessions, and it constantly lurks as a dark possibility for students as they approach the end of the quarter.
But no matter how often you think about it, no one is really ready to pull an all-nighter. It’s always a grueling experience to try to throw together a paper or project at 4am, and the toll on your mind and body is intense. And the hardest part, by far, is trying to stay awake.
It’s tempting to reach for an energy drink to try to keep yourself awake. But should you?
Energy drinks exist to give you an extra burst of energy, usually either physically or mentally. Energy drinks have been around since the turn of the 20th century, as Coca-Cola itself was originally marketed as an energy booster. It’s two active ingredients, coca leaves and kola nuts, were both sources of caffeine. However, the first real energy drink of the modern age was Jolt Cola, introduced in 1985.
Energy drinks have come under fire recently for being too powerful. These drinks have large amounts of stimulants, and can boost the heart rate, blood pressure, cause palpitations, cause sleep problems, and dehydrate the person using them. Over time, energy drink opponents claim that these drinks can be bad for heart, cause diabetes, and even increase the possibility of drug use.
So just what is in these powerful drinks? The ingredients in an energy drink range from a wide variety of stimulants, including Guarana and Taurine, but primarily contain sugars and caffeine. According to researchers at the University of Birmingham an Manchester Metropolitan University, energy drinks serve to activate reward and pleasure regions of the brain. While this doesn’t sound like it would be effective, it often translates to better performance. Volunteers who got sugary energy drinks in the study were able to complete a physical-training session 2% faster than those who got artificially sweetened drinks.
Caffeine in energy drinks, on the other hand, does much the same thing. It indirectly boosts dopamine transmission, a neurotransmitter that is particularly good at aiding in reward-based learning. It also acts as a mimic of a neurochemical called adenosine. Adenosine is produced throughout the day by your neurons, and the more that you produce, the more your neuron system starts to wind down and go to sleep.
However, caffeine interrupts this process by entering the adenosine receptors without activating them, essentially blocking the receptors from taking in anymore adenosine. This stops the onset of tiredness, while still allowing the brain’s normal stimulants (the aforementioned dopamine as well as glutamate), to function and boost your energy.
Because of this, caffeine has been known to heavily improve mental capabilities, including enhancing performance of complex processes that rely on the right hemisphere of the brain, including extracting meaning from language. This includes proofreading, writing, and learning.
So what does this mean for students?
Essentially, there is nothing wrong with energy drinks as long as you think of them as highly caffeinated. Caffeine levels per serving in an energy drink range form 6mg to 242mg per serving, and your average cup of coffee has about 100mg per serving.
Keep your drinks in moderation, and you should be fine.
Tips to pull off an all-nighter:
1. Take a break every hour for about five minutes and move around . You’ll be surprised how much better you feel.
2. Turn off instant messengers, your cellphone, tv, and any email notifications. You do not have time to be distracted.
3. Eat some food. Protein-rich foods like sandwiches and cheese will help to keep your blood sugar stable, and to balance out all the energy drinks and caffeine you’ll be downing.
4. Don’t yawn. It makes it worse.
5. Take a short afternoon nap if you can.
6. Play hard, fast, harsh music. The more arrhythmic it is, the less likely you’ll be lulled to sleep.
7. Keep the area cold, to help keep you awake.
8. Do not work in bed, on a couch, on the floor, or anywhere you might be able to fall asleep.
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First of all I would like to say great blog!
I had a quick question that I’d like to ask if you do not mind.
I was curious to find out how you center yourself and clear your thoughts before writing.
I’ve had a hard time clearing my thoughts in getting my ideas out.
I do enjoy writing however it just seems like the
first 10 to 15 minutes are generally wasted simply just trying to figure out how to begin.
Any suggestions or hints? Cheers!
Thanks for writing. What I usually do is think of a topic. I know I will center the article around the topic. I do some research to make sure I have the latest up to date information about my topic. Then I write my article as I drink a cup of coffee. Education is a passion, so I don’t find it too difficult. Figure out what you love writing about the most. Start with that. | {
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MONTPELIER — Much of downtown Montpelier is perched along the banks of the North Branch of the Winooski River, a waterway that has poured into buildings, forcing many homeowners to purchase flood insurance.
Now 242 Montpelier residents who receive subsidized federal flood insurance are among about 2,400 in Vermont and 1.1 million nationwide likely to see their federally subsidized flood insurance premiums rise, according to a review of federal data by The Associated Press.
President Barack Obama signed a law Friday putting the brakes on a 2012 overhaul that aimed to shore up the National Flood Insurance Program by requiring policyholders to begin paying risk-based rates, but the measure merely delays the premium increases.
Homeowners could pay up to 18 percent more annually until switching to a risk-based rate while business owners and those who own vacation homes will see their rates rise no less than 25 percent each year until their premiums reach rates matching what building elevation surveys indicate is the true risk of flooding.
Montpelier has been a magnet for floodwaters for years. In 1992, an ice jam on the Winooski River backed water up into buildings along the river. There have been numerous smaller floods over the years.
Montpelier building owner Steve Everett said the flood insurance on one of his State Street buildings went up from $2,600 to about $4,400. He’s managed to offset much of the increase with energy efficiencies and other savings.
“It’s a pain in the neck,” Everett said. “It’s not killing me, but I’m not making as much as I’d like to. I’m sending it to the federal government.”
Since the city joined the program, Montpelier property owners have been paid $3.1 million for 252 claims. Property owners paid $572,000 in premiums last year.
Between 1978 and 2010, Vermont property owners received about $8 million in flood insurance claim payments. In 2011, after spring flooding on Lake Champlain, inland flooding in May and Tropical Storm Irene in August, the state received $62.9 million, said Rob Evans, the state flood plain manager in the Agency of Natural Resources Watershed Management Division.
In Barre, where the 188 claims of flooding from the overflowing Jail and Stevens branches of the Winooski are the second most in the state, about 219 property owners face flood insurance increases.
The community that has received the most flood insurance payments is Waterbury, which was devastated when the Winooski overflowed during Irene and flooded much of the community. There have been $4.4 million paid on 62 claims in Waterbury, 51 of those in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene.
None of the Waterbury claims were paid to the state for damage to the state office complex, now being rebuilt with the help of private flood insurance that is no longer available to the state, said Evans. | {
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Rachel
The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me- Brand New, North- Something Corporate, A Lesson in Romantics- Mayday Parade, Where You Want to Be- Taking Back Sunday, So Wrong It's Right- All Time Low, Controversy Loves Company- The Audition, The Glass Passenger- Jack's Mannequin, Homesick- A Day to Remember, Deja Entendu- Brand New, Brand New Eyes- Paramore, Leaving Through the Window- Something Corporate, One Fell Swoop- The Spill Canvas, Tell All Your Friends- Taking Back Sunday, Almost Here- The Academy Is..., Nothing Personal- All Time Low
Brand New, Bayside, Something Corporate, Mayday Parade, The Audition, Taking Back Sunday, A Day to Remember, The Academy Is..., Anberlin, The Spill Canvas, The Matches, Charlotte Sometimes, Copeland, All Time Low, Paramore, The Hush Sound, Jack's Mannequin, Jonezetta, The Dangerous Summer, Relient K, New Found Glory, Silverstein, The Rocket Summer, Every Avenue, The Fall of Troy, The Ataris, Head Automatica
I read some of your journal entries. Wow. You have a lot of drama in your life. It sounds exciting but kind of tiring at the same time. Nothing happens where I live. And all your friends have cool names =)
Well, I hope everything goes alright for you. <3 | {
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New Comics (01-04-2017)
Welcome to another edition of New Comics, where we give our suggestions on what books to pick up when perusing the comic shelves week to week. And welcome back to Kris Johnson of Bizarre Comics Entertainment, who has finished his three week suspension. Glad to have you back, Kris. Read on to find the best of what the comic shop has in store for you this week.
Here we go.
DEADPOOL THE DUCK #1 (OF 5) $3.99 (Marvel) – So looking at the solicits here, it seems like Deadpool goes on a SHIELD mission and ends up crossing paths with everybody’s favourite foul-mouthed water-fowl. During the course of the ensuing shenanigans, they get spliced together, or have a clone baby, or… something? Listen, it’s not exactly clear, okay? But, one thing you can be certain of is that this comic is a Deadpool / Howard the Duck team up AND a Deadpool / Howard the Duck mash-up all at the same time! This is either gonna be brilliant or insane… Kinda like Deadpool himself. Whoa. Meta. (Kris Johnson)
HAWKEYE #2 $3.99 (Marvel) – She’s established herself as the new P.I. on the block in Venice Beach by solving her first case….sort of. Turns out her first client has gone missing. So once she gets to the bottom of this new mystery, her first case will be solved. She can do it, of course. She’s Hawkeye. The BEST Hawkeye. Don’t believe it? Just ask her. She’ll tell you. She’s got this. (Andrew)
AVENGERS #3 $3.99 (Marvel) – Kang War Three ENDS and so also may time itself! All that superhuman tussling has caused the Firewall of Time to crumble and a whole mess of bad has broken loose as a result. Faced with threats they could never possibly fathom, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes stand against the destruction of all that is for the third time in three issues! Can’t these poor bastards catch a break? “Nay!”, says Mark Waid. Nay. (Kris Johnson)
FALL AND RISE OF CAPTAIN ATOM #1 (OF 6) $2.99 (DC Comics) – If there’s ever been a hero that’s gotten the shitty end of the stick, it’s Captain Atom. That dude hasn’t been around for ages and nobody really knows what the hell happened to him. Not even you. You think you know but you have no idea. Now the truth will be told as the Captain finds his way back to the land of the living in this new miniseries. Will your mind be blown when you find out the time and space altering way he comes back? Maybe. Check out the book and find out. (Andrew)
OLD MAN LOGAN #16 $3.99 (Marvel) – Crusty, old Logan is stuck in the cold, unrelenting vastness of space. Floating in his tin can. Far above the world. And, whaddya know? Those ol’ So-and-So’s, The Brood decide to show up and give him the business! What a bunch of jerks! Interrupting a nice little bit of space-rest for the old Canuckle-head and whatnot. I’m sure a little of the ol’ snickety-snikt will fix them right up. (Kris Johnson)
UNSTOPPABLE WASP #1 $3.99 (Marvel) – There’s a new teen hero on the scene and she’s got a brand new title. It looks like Marvel has cornered the market these days when it comes to plucky teenage girl heroes. But hey, there’s always room for one more, right? Nadia is a young genius, the daughter of Hank Pym, and a former captive of the Red Room (the Russian spy school that trains young girls to be assassins). That’s a pretty cool back story. Let’s see it put to use in this new number one with special guest stars Mockingbird and Ms. Marvel. (Andrew)
UNWORTHY THOR #3 (OF 5) $3.99 (Marvel) – The Odinson and Beta Ray Bill clash over the Mjolnir of the Ultimate Thor for the amusement of the Collector! Can the Odinson reclaim his lost power and prove he is truly worthy? Will Beta Ray Bill pay the ultimate price in the attempt? Also, some other extremely famous and formidable cosmic powers seek the hammer. A depowered Unworthy One ain’t gonna last a Svartleheim minute against them. He better get to the getting, I think. (Kris Johnson)
MORNING GLORIES TP VOL 10 $14.99 (Image) – If you’re like me, you’re chomping at the bit for a new issue of Morning Glories to come out. For those of you that actually wait for the trades to come out as opposed to buying the issues, you can ease up on the reins for awhile. Here comes the end of Season Two. Find out all the drama and mystery this Wednesday and then join us issue readers in our candle lit vigil waiting for new Morning Glories stories to come our way. (Why does Nick Spencer have to be the busiest writer in comics?) (Andrew)
STAR WARS HAN SOLO TP $16.99 (Marvel) – Marjorie Liu continued her killer year with this extremely fun and action packed tale starring the galaxy’s dreamiest space scoundrel dreamboat, Han Solo. Han gets tasked with a top-secret Rebel mission and his cover is participating in one of the most famously dangerous space races in the entire universe. A race that Solo, it just so happens, has been dreaming about winning his entire life. Will Solo choose thrills and glory over the Rebellion? Or can that dashing bastard just have it all? One thing for sure, you can have it all by purchasing this new collected edition of the entire mini-series this Wednesday! (Kris Johnson)
CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON #17 $3.99 (Marvel) – So it’s no secret that Nick Spencer has been knocking it out of the park with the Sam Wilson title. Part of the reason is the on point social commentary regarding the political landscape across America. The other part is the tense relationships between the characters. Probably the most tense relationship is the one between The Falcon (the current Falcon) and Rage of the New Warriors. These two really don’t like each other. One might even use the word hate. So you better believe this is gonna be a fun issue as The Falcon and Rage have a team up. (Andrew)
So there you go. That’s this week’s New Comics Check these books out and let us know what you think. We’ll be back again next week with more choice cuts of comic goodness! | {
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