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Favourite Everton Moment
Every match they contest...
Favourite All Time Player
Neville Southall. He would guard the goals like his life and more depended on it....
Favourite Current Player
Mikel Arteta. Exceptionally talented, with him on the park something good is bound to happen...
Favourite Manager
David Moyes. He leads with passion and has a superb football brain - gives his all and has earned huge respect from players, opponents and the like
Favourite Game
Every match they contest...
Favourite Goal
Paul Rideout's 1995 Cup Final
Favourite Kit
Any Blue!
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What is the most important information I should know about Gabapentin?.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Gabapentin?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to gabapentin.
To make sure you can safely take gabapentin, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
- kidney disease
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- (for patients with RLS) if you are a day sleeper or work a night shift.
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This edition will, for one day only, feature no discussions of the foregone conclusion of Lane Kiffin's sanity.
"We're the swim team." "Of course you are." Someone in an conference room said into a speakerphone: "Barry Switzer in a coach's shirt and holding a cup of Dunkin' Donuts coffee." And magic happens every day now:
Pick up Petunia!
Like Greg Robinson winning a football game at Syracuse, it only happens twice a year, but when it does it is massive. Cake Rocks the Party may only post twice a year, but it's nice when they do, especially with all 119 teams covered in a single breathless post, with Air Force setting the hook..
The rest is just as tangentially entertaining, even if he is the first person in the history of the internet to match the word "meh" and "Tim Tebow."
True, sad, but still true. Scoff if you like--his name is still tattooed on your soul--but Steve Spurrier really is right about this: He's had the best four-year run at South Carolina in school history. It's been that bad in the present, yes, but it was far, far, far worse in the past.
FURTHER STEELE!!! His Monday blog ponders teams with three close losses who could improve at the margins for 2009 (See: Iowa,) and he made one of his 3,498 daily radio appearances to talk Navy football on Scout's Midshipmen podcast.
As Bill put it: It's warm body time at BC.
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EVGATech_DaveB The pump can go with 1-2 more devices, but I really wouldnt trry to add any more in with only a 240 RAD, ESPECIALLY if you plan to overclock. Would it heat to the point of worrying about damage, no, but you will overload the system and not have the capacity to cool it as well as you want.
loveha It is best to go 120mm for every component to get the best cooling.
EVGATech_DaveB The 360 kit would be a better way to go, a 240 for 4 components is just too light, frankly, I think that thee 360 might give you temps a bit higher than you would likely want but better than air. Overall should be a good setup.
jh4db536 How is this priced cmpared to the swiftech kit? Swiftech 240 or 360 radiator combo block, res and pump will save you fittings, hose, take up less space and is totally expandable, think it comes with the newest apogee hd cpu block too. Later down the road you could upgrade pump to 35x or add another radiator to the loop or gpu blocks.
feniks thank you! My room ambients are pretty high as for NJ ... in Summer 27-28C is rather normal in my apartment, even with AC on during the day ... I discovered one problem though ... it seems that XSPC RASA CPU backplate will NOT fit the Z68 motherboard ... need to contact FrozenCPU, maybe I will be able to swap this block (paying the difference and shipping only) with Raystorm block which has 100x better backplate ... RASA block backplate, no way it fits Z68: Raystorm block backplate, should fit easily, opening in center is huge: back of EVGA z68 ftw board (not my pic):
loveha I don't see what the issue is. The back plate normally lays on the CPU Socket retention plate. Unless there is something else I am missing.
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Lightning is back and better than ever. Check out this exciting extended trailer for Lightning’s brand new adventure!
Check out the brand new Anthology trailer for the Assassin’s Creed Series. Be sure to look below the picture at the bundle of goodies that comes with the series. Good stuff!
Far Cry 3 is really shaping up to be a great game. Check out the trailer below to get a glimpse of the Map Editor tool for the upcoming game. While you don’t get to see a lot of the… Read More »
Making of video’s have become extremely popular over the last couple months. They give gamers a glimpse into their favorite games at each stage of development. While I have never played God of war , I’m a huge fan of… Read More »
It’s time for the Wii U fans to enjoy the goodness that is Tekken 6. Check out the launch trailer below and enjoy!
Kid tested and Lava lamp approved the limited edition box set for Metal Gear Rising comes with all the goodies
Brand new Castlevania Screenshot. Check it out!
Check out this brand new ad for Playstation Battle Royale AD.
Check out the screenshots for the two editions of Ultimate Ninja Storm that are being released in Europe and North America respectively. As a huge naruto fan it always pains me that the games are one to two sagas behind… Read More »
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That’s it! You’ve finally decided to get your life back on track by bringing in some much needed stress management and relaxation, and you have decided that yoga is the answer. However, for any newcomer to the yoga scene, it can be quite a daunting and intimidating task finding the right yoga class. So how do you figure out which yoga class is right for you? Well, first of all, you should have a clear understanding of what yoga is, what the different types of yoga are, and what it is that you are looking for from your practice.
Yoga is an ancient science that originated in India thousands of years ago, and which is now being practiced by millions of people around the world. Yoga is the science of right living and its goal is to peel away the layers that cloud our ability to see clearly. Its aim is also to bring balance, health and well being back into an individual, so that the individual is then able to feel their deep connection to the infinite energy that we call God or Spirit. This sense of oneness can then be extended towards all beings and enables us to live in a spirit of deep peace, love and harmony.
There are many different types of yoga and it is important that you find the type that is best suited both to your personality and to your needs. The type of yoga that most people are familiar with and which is most commonly practiced today is Hatha Yoga. This is a system of yoga that uses asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation, to bring physical, mental and emotional balance to an individual. There are many different ways to practice Hatha Yoga, and some can be more challenging than others, so make sure to try out a variety of classes so that you find a teacher and a style that you like and connect to. It is also important to find a class that is structured specially for beginners, so that you will not feel intimidated or discouraged and also so that you do not become injured. Check too to make sure that the teacher holds a valid certification from a qualified yoga school.
There are also other types of yoga that can be practiced along with Hatha Yoga, and in fact, this is what is recommended in order to gain the most out of your practice.
Bhakti yoga is the yoga of devotion and is a means of channeling the pure energy of feeling and emotion for the discovery of the inner self, the pure being. It is a suitable path for those who are emotional and for those who feel an affinity to some form of God or higher being. It is also a counterbalance for those who are overly intellectual or rational, releasing blocked emotions and restrictive thought patterns. Bhakti yoga practices include chanting the names of divinity and surrender to a Higher Being.
Raja Yoga is the path of meditation. It is based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, commonly associated with “the 8 limbs” of Ashtanga Yoga: yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dyhana, samadhi. Its aim is to enter into the realm of psychic consciousness in order to discover the dormant areas of the mind and the consciousness.
Karma Yoga is the meditative awareness of activities in everyday life. It is also the yoga of selfless service where one performs work without the expectation of reward.
Gyana yoga is the process of meditative awareness that brings us closer to our inner nature. It is a process of inquiry that results in illumined or intuitive knowledge of this inner nature. The knowledge that is sought in gyana yoga isn’t intellectual knowledge. It is wisdom, or intuitive knowledge of our true nature.
Mantra Yoga is the chanting or repetition of sounds, which have an effect on the mental and psychic consciousness of man.
Ideally, one combines all of these types of yoga, known as Integral Yoga, so as to bring about a perfectly balanced state of being. However, they can all be practiced separately and are all perfectly valid paths in and of themselves.
If however, you are looking to yoga for relief from back pain and injury, or if you have high blood pressure or any other medical issue, then Yoga Therapy may be what you need. This is where a qualified Yoga Therapist gives you a personalized program that specifically addresses your issues. Generalized yoga classes are not recommended if these (among other) issues are present, as many yoga postures can and will aggravate these existing problems.
It is also important to know what it is that you would like to gain from your practice. Whether it is physical, mental, emotional or spiritual health and well being, having some goals in mind will give you the motivation and discipline that you will need to stay committed to your practice. Most of all be patient. The effects of your practice accumulate over time so regularity and consistency are key. Many people report feeling better after only their first yoga class, and that feeling of wellness simply increases the more yoga that you do. Eventually, it becomes something that you cannot live without. Yoga is life and life is yoga.
The divine light in me honors the divine light in you.
Namaste.
Karen Stollmeyer, MA, Yogacharya, Yoga Therapist, Founder/Director , Bliss Yoga, Trinidad, Member of International Yoga Federation’s World Yoga Council,
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We would like you to join us. As per previous congresses, we will make sure that you receive a return on your investments: coffee breaks and lunches will be served in the middle of the booths; invitations to the Welcome Reception, the Concert & the Gala Diner will be offered for your collaborators. Maritim Congress Center walls, ceilings or columns for support. Any damage to the Maritim Congress Center, external or internal, caused by exhibitor participation and display will be charged to the exhibitor.
SAFETY RESTRICTIONS
All display materials and contents must conform in all respects to applicable safety, health and fire codes in addition to the rules of the Maritim Congress Center. Maritim Congress Center.
PRE-SHIPMENT OF MATERIALS
The Maritim Congress Center takes no responsibility for loading, unloading and deposit of materials. You will be able to store all your materials at the Maritim Congress Center.
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS
Installation of displays must take place from 08:00 am – 06:00 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012.
All exhibits must remain in place until 04:30 pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2012.
All exhibits must be completely dismantled and removed no later than 08:00 pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2012.
Any materials and displays not dismantled by 08:00 pm will be removed and discarded at the company’s expense., Scientific Sessions and Social Events. There will be no refund on the exhibit fee to companies sending fewer than the number of allowed representatives. Company representative registration includes: Scientific Sessions, Meeting Program Book, Refreshment Breaks, Daily Lunches, Welcome Reception, Concert and Gala Diner.
BOOTH RENTING PRICE / SQM
- 6 Sqm Booth (2 invited corporate representatives) — 5,500 EUR
- 9 Sqm Booth (4 invited corporate representatives) — 7,500 EUR
- 12 Sqm Booth (6 invited corporate representatives) — 10,000 EUR
If you want to have additional collaborators to attend the congress, please let us know.
SPONSORSHIPS
- You have the possibility to be classified as a:
- PLATINUM Sponsor: 30,000 EUR
- GOLD Sponsor: 20,000 EUR
- SILVER Sponsor: 10,000 EUR
- Congress Bags (Each registered attendee will receive his conference material in a bag that he can carry during the entire meeting and beyond. The sponsor’s name and logo will appear on those bags.Inside each bag will be a pen and notepaper also featuring the company logo.)
- Advertisement inside the congress bags — 1,000 EUR per brochure
- Program Book Advertising (An extensive meeting program book will be produced and distributed to every delegate and is a valuable tool for them to take home after the congress, for reference or to share with colleagues. Advertising within this book will be sold on a first-come basis.)
- Full Page: 1,500 EUR
- Two-Page spread: 2,750 EUR
- Inside front cover: 2,000 EUR — Not available anymore.
- Inside back cover: 1,900 EUR — Not available anymore.
- Outside back cover: 2,500 EUR — Not available anymore.
- Symposia — 20,000 EUR
- Sunday, September 16, 2012, from 04:30 pm until 05:30 pm — Not available anymore.
- Sunday, September 16, 2012, from 05:30 pm until 06:30 pm
- Welcome Reception — 15,000 EUR (The Welcome Reception will be a premiere event on Saturday, September 15, 2012. EVRS will work with the sponsor to create a valuable welcome event for delegates. The industry sponsorship will be highlighted by including company advertisement on the tables or other kind of advertisement upon request.)
- Gala Diner — 30,000 EUR (The Gala Diner will be a premiere event on Monday, September 17, 2012. EVRS will work with the sponsor to create a valuable welcome event for delegates. The industry sponsorship will be highlighted by including company advertisement on the tables or other kind of advertisement upon request.)
- Scientific Session Sponsorship — 40,000 EUR (The name of the sponsor will be written on the main screen.)
- Film Festival Awards Ceremony — 15,000 EUR
- Extra Sponsorships
- Coffee Breaks — 4,000 EUR (Provide delegates with coffee during the morning and afternoon breaks and your company name and logo will appear on signage at the coffee stations.)
- Lunches — 8,000 EUR (Provide delegates with lunch and your company name and logo will appear on signage at the lunch stations.)
- Internet Area — 5,800 EUR . It can be put in an industry entire reserved room.)
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Click here to read more about Intels plans to add power management to Itanium processors..
Check out eWEEK.coms for the latest news, views and analysis on servers, switches and networking protocols for the enterprise and small businesses.
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Administration * Does the product support role-based administration?* If so, which management functions can be delegated? User administration Content management Registration approval Landing and portal page management Other (please list) * Can administrators create policy templates for users? * Can administrators create policy templates for Web conference types? * Does the product support both end-user and administrative reporting? * Does the product support custom event fields for cost center roll-up and reporting? * What methods are available to users for creating reports and accessing raw data using third-party tools? In some instances, companies will want to present report data that would ordinarily be included in administrative reports, such as the number of minutes of Web conferencing spent by a user. When evaluating reporting capabilities, examine how easily administrative data can be blended with user data for management reports. * Does the application have required or optional components that need to be installed on the end users system? If so, list components and administrative privileges required for each component. If so, detail which components can be installed and updated remotely using system management software. Security * Which registration and meeting attendance security tools does the product support? * Does the product support SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption for registration and Web conference content? * Which of the following user name and password features does the product support? User name must be user e-mail address User name can be limited by domain name User cannot change user name Administrators can define password complexity policies Directory synchronization * Can administrators limit access to an application by domain or IP address range? Think about approval methods and domain blocking for functions such as seminar registration to keep competitors from attending events. Also bear in mind that features such as attendee password requirements can sometimes create support problems at the start of an event. Support * What are the terms and availability of basic support? * What premium support services are available and how much do they cost? * What online help and training tools are available? Cost-Benefit Analysis * What does the product cost, including base costs and costs for additional features and components? * What are the various pricing options available (for example, per room, per attendee, for unlimited meetings and so on)? * What is the impact on pricing when more users are added during the subscription term? * What cost advantages will be realized by choosing this solution? References * Please provide reference customers that have completed a similar deployment, with similar numbers of users and applications in the same industry.
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"We have to anticipate that at some point Google will offer a Google wiki to leverage some of what they got out of that investment beyond two great search executives," Mayfield told eWEEK, taking a slight shot at the search giant.
Socialtext reloads. Click here to read more.
Jordan Frank, vice president of marketing for Traction Software, which makes the TeamPage wiki, said he expects the wiki software will be mashed in with the hosted Google Apps.
Such an approach would significantly boost Google Apps, adding new layers of collaboration for consumers and businesses. However, trying to get the JotSpot code to work with the various Google Apps can be a tricky architectural challenge, which is likely why the software hasnt yet surfaced.
Frank said the large volume of Google account holders, and the ease with which consumers and professionals can use Google Apps for informal file sharing and calendaring, would put wiki technology into the hands of many user groups who wouldnt have considered trying to use one for day-to-day information management.
Google is mum on the speculation but did acknowledge the association with Google Apps.
"Google shares JotSpots vision for helping people collaborate, share and work together online, and JotSpots team and technology are a strong fit with existing Google products like Google Apps," a Google spokesperson told eWEEK.
Analysts, who typically have their noses pretty close to the ground, arent having much better luck getting a bead on Googles wiki plans.
Forrester Research analyst Oliver Young told eWEEK he asked specifically about JotSpot and was told the company has big plans for the technology but is trying to make sure the integration is right before launching.
Meanwhile, a steady burble of announcements around enterprise wikis is triggering questions about Googles talked-about wiki offering.
Web content management provider acquired wiki software specialist Infostoria Oct. 29. Socialtext Nov. 5 installed a new CEO and banked $9.5 million in funding, and Traction upgraded its enterprise blog and wiki software Nov. 12.
To read more about Tractions new wiki software, click here.
Moreover, open-source wiki specialist MindTouch will soon trot out a new wiki hosting service for creating mashups and composite applications.
While he wouldnt publicly speculate on what Google is doing with the JotSpot assets, MindTouch co-founder Aaron Fulkerson did his part of an open-source torch bearer, claiming that he doesnt put much stock in proprietary wiki solutions.
Fulkerson told eWEEK the proprietary approach will ultimately prove fatal for wiki providerseven Googlebecause customers dont want to use closed systems for collaboration.
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OSHA tries to put the brakes on asbestos precautions
. On top of that it appears that the Big Three automakers are behind the arm-twisting and intimidation of Wainless with lobbying muscle from none other than regulatory-hurdle-smashing consulting firm, Chemrisk—brainchild of Dennis Paustenbach. (You may remember Paustenbach from the Wall Street Journal article exposing his role in ghost writing a bogus study on the chromium toxicity.)
A special thanks to Baltimore Sun reporter, Andrew Schneider, for investigating this—and to our friends at Effect Measure for bring it to my attention. I highly recommend clicking through to their posts.
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You can now follow me (Ryan Clark) on Facebook and Twitter. My Facebook account is located at and my Twitter account is at Hope to see you soon! WWE Intercontinental Champion Christian appeared Sunday night at TNA Wrestling's Slammiversary pay-per-view event under his former Christian Cage name to announce the number one moment in TNA Wrestling history as voted on by the fans. It occurred on January 15, 2006 when Sting returned ...
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"Id <3 2 do SD cmmtry but I recognize that there r more exp'd & deserving voices: @RealKingRegal, @JCLayfield, @Jrsbbq... but a boy can dream"
-- Silver Vision has released the official trailer for WWE's upcoming DVD and Blu-ray title Rock vs. Cena - Once in a Lifetime.
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Contents cover stories 30 Rethinking race
A special feature on the failures of multiculturalism today, with munira mirza, tony sewell, swaran singh & sonia dyer opinions 20 Why ringfence aid?
We should be proud of our commitment to aid. paul collier 22 Killing innovation he coalition is going the wrong way about rebalancing the economy. william cullerne bown 23 Wrong lesson from Iraq
Helping the Arab world’s poorest country. alice fordham science & technology 62 Making a better world
How to get Big Pharma to produce cheap drugs. philip ball
42 An academic question
Why did we stop loving our universities? jean seaton UK politics 21 A lesson from history apid cuts are a disaster. ed balls 38 Patron saint of the big society urke’s legacy. david marquand 46 Blame it on the baby boomers
David Willetts interviewed. 71 The leader we deserved ony Blair’s memoir is the best of the new Labour lot. david goodhart correspondents 29 Letter from Cyprus thnic autism. tabitha morgan
24 University challenge
A modest proposal to reform higher education. chris goodall 25 Good luck Nigeria he country is finally trying to clean up its act. richard dowden featureS 50 Lula’s legacy he next president of Brazil needs to keep up the good work. nathan shachar 56 Matters of life and death
What the trolley problem tells us about morality. david edmonds
65 It’s good to talk
A new dialogue is needed to tackle natural crises. randolph kent 66 Sling power echnology, not natural selection, made modern man. timothy taylor arts & books 75 Capitalism in question
Market myths. michael lind 76 A novel for the noughties
Jonathan Franzen’s new novel doesn’t disappoint. tom chatfield 78 England, my England!
he gaps in Michael Wood’s history of England. maurice glasman
FICTION 84 Tourists
A new story by christos tsiolkas regulars 8 Prospect recommends 12 Diary 13 Dr Pangloss brian eno 14 Everyday philosophy nigel warburton New this month 15 Number cruncher peter kellner 18 Letters plus stephen collins’s cartoon strip. 93 Enigmas & puzzles ian stewart 94 The generalist didymus 95 The Prospect list columnists 7 If I ruled the world andrew martin 10 Political notes anne mcelvoy 16 Economy class tim leunig 67 Sporting life david goldblatt 68 Matters of taste william skidelsky 96 Dear Wilhemina correspondents 26 Washington watch renegade 27 Brussels diary manneken pis 28 China café mark kitto science & technology 64 Lab report philip ball 66 The month ahead anjana ahuja arts & books 74 Cultural notebook sam leith 77 Performance notes martin kettle 80 Words that think for us edward skidelsky 80 The way we were ian irvine 81 Smallscreen peter bazalgette This month 82 FiveBooks max mosley on privacy october 2010 · prospect · 5
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Silly season roundup
Since I posted about McLaren driver options for next season, I figure I might as well try and get all the silly-season stories out of the way in one go:
Mark Webber: He has stated time and time again that he wants to stick with Williams. I'm not really sure why he's so keen to stay at Williams. I mean it's a team with a great herritage and outside the manufacturer-backed teams it's the best place to be right now. But if you had the chance to join Renault next year, surely you'd take that wouldn't you? OK, there's some romance for Webber at Williams because Alan Jones won his World Championship there and it also has a fellow Aussie as Technical Director in Sam Michael. But compared to the team that has all the momentum right now? All the more strange is that Webber is managed by Flavio Briatore and had a testing role at Renault before his Minardi->Janguar->Williams adventure.
Finnish driver Heikki Kovalainen seems almost certain to get one of the seats at Renault in 2007. He was runner up to Nico Rosberg in the 2005 GP2 season and is currently the team's 3rd driver. That leaves the other seat - Renault could extend Fisichella's contract or hire a current driver - it seems unlikely they'd run another rookie alongside Kovalainen. Possible signings include Webber (as mentioned above) and Kimi Raikkonen. A few months ago Flavio dismissed the chances of Renault signing Raikkonen in what would be a straight swap for Alonso with McLaren. Since then though senior figures at the Renault parent company have said that they are willing to pay to sign a "top driver". Well there's no chance of Michael Schumacher effectively returning to his old team, so that only really leaves Raikkonen, unless you have a relaxed definition of "top driver".
The speculation of the last week has been that Ferrari are in talks to sign David Coulthard for 2007. What was originally just paddock talk became full-on rumour-mill material when DC refused to discuss it in a press conference at the British Grand Prix. At first sight it seems pretty fanciful that the driver who looked like he might be out of the sport altogether after McLaren dropped him, would now be in line for a seat at Ferrari. But he has done a solid job for Red Bull and without Klien or Liuzzi scoring many points, they must be glad they signed him. He has experience with the Ferrari engine this year (not that I think that really counts for much) and seems to get along well with Schumacher these days (taking the heat off him with the GPDA for example). If Ferrari can't get the signature of Kimi Raikkonen for 2007 or if Schumacher retires, they could certainly do a lot worse (by retaining Felipe Massa for example).
Then there is the thorny subject of Jacques Villeneuve... In an in-depth interview with Autosport.com, Dave Richards rehashes the whole Villeneuve debacle for the umpteenth time (and yes, he's as bored of telling the story as we are of hearing it). Richards claims that with JV's contract accounting for such a large percentage of BAR's budget and the BAT directors wanting him to get the team in order ahead of a possible sale, he made JV an offer that he could refuse: Stay a BAR driver in 2004 but we won't pay you any more than what we're already paying your for the years up to 2004. He was effectively asking JV to drive for free (plus some expenses and bonuses). Unsurprisingly JV refused, thinking he'd easily get a better offer elsewhere. History records of course that not only did he not get a drive elsewhere, but he also as a result missed out of the change to take many podiums (and collect the bonuses for them) in what would be BAR/Honda's best year to date.
Peter Sauber signed JV to a two-year contract for start of 2005 and then sold his team to BMW at the end of that year. There was plenty of talk before the start of the season about whether BMW would honor the contract and keep JV this year. In the end it doesn't look like they had much choice and it's just as well - after enduring a tough 2005, JV has done an excellent job in the BMW-Sauber this year. There remains every possibility that BMW will sign JV for an additional year even though they seem keen to promote current 3rd driveer Robert Kubica to the main place alongside Nick Heidfeld (who's already under contract for 2007). If JV doesn't stay at BMW, there is a lot of speculation that he will go to Toyota to replace a retiring Jarno Trulli. Ralf Schumacher is still on a long-term contract there.
Juan-Pablo Montoya's manager has, we are told, been frantically looking for a full-time drive for him next year. McLaren are almost certain to drop him even if Kimi does leave as expected. Renault don't seem particularly interested. Ferrari likewise. BMW already have drivers vying for seats. Williams are sorted unless Webber decides to leave, but they won't take Montoya back and Montoya wouldn't crawl back to Williams as long as Sam Michael is still employed by them. Red Bull and STR have their own stable of drivers. Honda have two drivers under contract. MF1 and Super Aguri are a fate worse than death. That just leaves Toyota which would leave JV and Montoya fighting for the seat alongside Ralf Schumacher. I'm not sure which one I'd pick out of those two personally.
I'm not sure what will happen to Giancarlo Fisichella if Renault drop him as I expect. There seems to be a dichotomy in modern F1 where there are a few drivers the teams would pay millions to have and then the rest of the seats are filled by "the next big thing". There aren't many seats available for journeymen like Fisichella anymore. It's hard to feel sorry for him - he will have had a championship winning car for two seasons at the end of this year and if he's only won a few races, well, he can't blame it all on bad luck. He seems too young to retire (although now I look it up, he is a year older than me!), so maybe he'll get a 3rd driver role somewhere, but my personal feeling is that he won't be racing next season.
Speaking of Fisichella, this isn't really silly-season news, but I'll stick it here as it doesn't really deserve a post all of it's own: He has today started a legal action against Eddie Jordan over money he claims he was owed from his time there in the 2003 and 2004 seasons. It's interesting that he's sueing Jordan the man instead of Jordan the team, now Midland F1 of course. I don't think anyone needs reminding that Eddie was on the plaintiff side the last time he visited the high courts where his case against Vodafone was thrown out, but not before he received a verbal dressing down from the judge.
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The 2013 red carpet fashion season kicks off with the People's Choice Awards on Wednesday, January 9th. From who's wearing whom and what, to who will make the best or worst dressed on the red carpet, fashion fans are looking forward to this year's red carpet trends, wins and losses.
For fashion observers, the People's Choice Awards are a fashion preview of the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild Awards and ultimately, the Academy Awards.
If Goodwin’s 2012 People’s Choice Awards look is any indication then the fashionista will be a knockout on this year’s red carpet. Last year something in a yellow or green will be just as fabulous.
Goodwin is up for Favorite Dramatic TV actress against Ellen Pompeo, Emily Deschanel, Nina Dobrev and Stana Katic.
Other stars scheduled to attend include Chloë Grace Moretz, Olivia Munn, Ellen DeGeneres, Johnny Galecki, Regina King, Marisa Tomei, Jared Padalecki and Josh Hutcherson, among others. The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco will host the show for the second time in a row. It is scheduled to air live from the Los Angeles Nokia Theater on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.
Nominees and winners are determined by the People – fans. Visit to learn more..
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Calling all actor/teachers looking for exciting and lucrative employment! Great Lakes Theatre (GLT) will be holding auditions for qualified non-Equity actors/teachers for positions on its School Residency Program for the 2013-14 school year. The full time, seasonal, paid positions are opened to actors of all cultural backgrounds for the school semesters running from August/September, 2013 through May, 2014.
Requirements needed to be considered include:
• An undergraduate degree in any discipline
• Previous stage experience or actor training
• Teaching experience (with prior work with either elementary, junior high or high school not required but appreciated)
• Must own or have access to reliable transportation
• Memorize for recitation one Shakespearean and one contrasting contemporary monolog (no more than three minutes combined)
You must pre-register on-line in order to be considered. Visit Great Lakes Theater at in order to schedule an audition appointment.
In order to mail resume/headshot or to obtain more information please contact Lisa Ortenzi at Great Lakes Theater, 1501 Euclid Ave., Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44115 or email at [email protected].
All applications must be received no later than Friday, May 10, 2013 with auditions taking place on Monday, May 13, 2013. Callbacks are by invitation only and will be done on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Great Lakes Theater is an equal opportunity employer.
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A hoarder pinned under piles of things needed to be rescued in Canada. On Jan. 15, Mail Online reported that a 76-year-old Canadian man spent two days trapped under piles of junk. A man called police and said that he had not heard from his relative in days. He was "severely dehydrated" when authorities responded to the concerned call.
"Officials who responded to the scene found the doorway and halls of the man's home blocked with mounds of rubbish requiring help from firefighters. Crews were forced to break down the door and clear a path with a chainsaw to reach the homeowner trapped inside. Police said there was no heat or electricity, and the elderly victim was severely dehydrated," Mail Online reported.
The hoarder pinned under piles of junk was said to be suffering from mental health issues. His home had floor-to-ceiling piles of things -- rubbish, debris, and boxes of junk. Every room on both floors of the man's home was covered with "stuff," much of it not sounding very valuable at all.
Many hoarders don't necessarily "collect" things but refuse to throw things away. It doesn't matter if it is trash or broken items, hoarders just keep piling things in their homes and it doesn't take long for things to get out of control. This condition is not something that is easily overcome either.
The hoarder pinned under piles of junk is expected to be okay. He may lose his leg as it was stuck under debris and lost circulation for days. Sadly, authorities admitted that if first responders didn't find him, he probably wouldn't have made it.
© Effie Orfanides 2013
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Miley Cyrus hasn't been too open about her marriage to Liam Hemsworth when asked about it during interviews. In fact, the public seems to have concluded that the two are indeed married because of the rings that she wears and comments her father has made. However, if they are married, things could be going downhill for the couple. For one, Liam was caught at a hotel with January Jones just last month and now Miley has been spotted without her ring. To top it all off, Liam jumped on a plane to go visit his brother in Australia, hinting that things are not good with them. According to a new Wetpaint Entertainment report released on Mar. 9, Miley Cyrus has been left home alone as Liam takes some time to think while visiting his brother Chris Hemsworth in Australia.
“Liam did fly home [to Australia on March 1] so they could have a break," a source says. “Miley is still upset with Liam," a source reveals, adding that Miley isn't wearing her ring. "She took the ring off to make him mad." And it sounds like the story with January Jones was just the beginning. “Miley is crazy about Liam, but sometimes doesn't treat him great," a source has said. "She likes things her way and tends to play games. Liam is also a strong person, and that's why they often butt heads." Of course, Miley often spends time in the studio with her friends, so one can imagine that she may not be treating Liam as he wants.
Are you surprised that this married couple is already having troubles? Do you think Liam did the rigth thing in going to Australia after he was caught with January Jones in a hotel?
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Take a look at the guy in the 7 of cups card. What’s going on with him, really? This image seems a little unearthly, a little surreal. Something beyond the ordinary and mundane world is going on here. The figure in this card has his head in the clouds. He is lost in imagination. He is dreaming. Is this the best thing for him, does he need to come back down to earth?
7 of cups can indicate a healthy and alive imagination. This can be very healing. There are many answers to the universe that can be found when you step away from rational and logical thought. Sometimes this is the best thing we can do for ourselves. Stepping away from rationality can reveal secret and hidden aspects of the universe, ourselves, or a situation that we do not otherwise see.
Be a dreamer. Stick your heads in the clouds. Live in a fantasy world. Sometimes we need to have our feet on the ground, this is true. Sometimes we do need to be practical and real. Sometimes though, it’s best to forget that idea. Explore the world of “Could Be.” In the World of Could Be, we see the real true contents of our heart. Without the restrictions of “what really is” we can figure out what it is we really want. Once we figure out what we really want, we begin the task of manifestation. So go beyond any and all limiting thoughts. Go crazy with what your real true desires are. There are no boundaries and there are no limitations. Put your head in the clouds and explore your heart’s desire.
While doing this, though, it is important to keep our feet on the ground. Stay rooted. Stay grounded. It is easy to get lost in our own thoughts and imagination and feel like we’ve drifted away. There is divinity in the imagination. However, we are beings of the earth. This is why we must stay grounded. Why do you think we have gravity? Why do you think we are in human form? To utilize what we find in the imagination, we must be planted firmly on the earth. Be as a tree with deep roots that grows tall. Have a firm foundation with high and lofty ideals.
Having your head in the clouds, sometimes, can be the best place for it. Dream. Fantasize. Imagine. Visualize the most ideal situation for yourself. We all need to do this. Sometimes though, you really do need to come down to earth and pay attention to the practical matters of your life. Plant your feet on the ground and root in. Strong roots make for a strong foundation. The stronger your roots, the higher you are able to hold your head. Find balance between the world of fantasy and the practical matters of earthly life. This is to be strong. This is to appreciate what both worlds have to offer in equal measure. Gaining this balance allows for the blending and sharing of the best of both worlds.
When the 7 of cups comes up for you in a reading, use it as an invitation to take stock of your dreams. What is honestly important to you? What can you, as an earthly being, do to manifest these things? Are you “lost in the clouds??” Or are you grounded? Be mindful to maintain a sense of groundedness as you pursue your hopes and dreams.
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Everyone with a television set as either seen or heard of the reality show The Biggest Loser. Whether you are a fan or not there are good and not so good things that come from the show. Here are a few pros and cons observed from watching the show.
Pros
Promotes a healthy lifestyle by fitness and good eating habits
Fights obesity which can lead to many types of diseases
Saves lives
Cons
Glorifies obesity
Profits off a personal struggle
Unrealistic because most people can not spend all day focusing on nothing but weight loss
Motivates with negative methods such as yelling and belittling
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Support the move to replace our corporate and personal income tax code with a national consumption-based tax.
Why?
Because it will be far simpler than the current sclerotic byzantine income-based tax structure that has been in place since 1913. It will return the United States to the preferred tax revenue-generation method favored by our Founders who thought a tax on someone's income could be capricious and ruinous to a person's freedom and productivity.
They were right on the 'capricious' part.
Most of all, it would be a far better measure of someone's use of all the freedoms and accoutrements of our publicly-supported infrastructure and telecommunications networks in America. The more someone consumes, the more they need a solid defense and homeland security to protect their ability to do so, correct?
We are not that concerned about 'the rich' not paying 'their fair share' simply because the facts of the matter show quite clearly that they already are paying a huge share of federal income taxes each year. The top 1% pay 42%+ of all income taxes as it is today; the top 5% pay 59%%; the top 10% pay 71%.
That is enough for us. What should the top 1% pay, 100% of all taxes so the rest of us don't pay a dime to live in this free country?
When you think about it, the very wealthy and rich do a lot of business and transactions every single day. They buy and sell businesses before most of us wake up in the morning. They buy a new mansion every year it seems if you pay any attention to People magazine. Throw in a few hundred thousand stock trades and 10 new Mazeratis each year on top of the jewelry and bling-bling they seem to sport on themselves, well, you have got a virtual cash machine if you plop a consumption.transaction tax on each and every purchase.
'What do you mean?' you might be thinking. 'Are you saying that the federal government should get a 15% upfront tax on every home that is sold each year in America?'
Precisely. We are saying that those who purchase a lot of things, which would include the afore-mentioned 'rich', would pay a 15% transaction tax on every single thing they purchase each year. As a result, they would pay far, far more in tax than someone who doesn't make a lot of transactions.
Think about it. How many stock trades does a poor person make each year? 45% of all Americans don't own any stock at all. They will not ever pay any consumption tax on any stock trade, leveraged buyout, credit default swap, derivative or any other financial vehicle that has caused the economy such grief over the past 4 years.
How many homes do moderate-income folks buy? 1 in a lifetime if they are fortunate.
How many cars? Maybe one every 10 years and most likely a used one at that. Let the rich guy pay the 15% tax on the full price of a $40,000 car in year 1. The moderate-income person can then buy it used for $19,000 several years later and pay the tax again on his/her purchase.
'What about food and the essentials of life, fella?' some of the more socially-conscious folk might have churning in their brains right about now.
How about them? Why not exempt the mere basics of life for everyone, namely fresh food from the grocery store, prescription drugs and perhaps a few other necessities in life that everyone uses and can agree upon?
However, not the food purchased in restaurants and fast-food joints. Super-Gulps and Whoppers surely need to be taxed since they are so unhealthy for people and have contributed mightily to the Obesitification of America over the last 40 years. They are most definitely not 'necessities' of life no matter how much we might like them.
We tried to ask the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis in Washington for some information detailing the consumption patterns of Americans by income quintile. The analyst from the BEA got back to us in a matter of minutes (so there is a case of an enterprising federal public servant) and said that there was no such data available from the federal government.
Perhaps there is some private sector data that can be found to ascertain just how much economic activity is conducted by the rich people on down the economic totem pole. It stands to reason that wealthier people buy more stuff each and every year, doesn't it? If they don't want to pay the tax, then they can save their money and invest it in a new technology or enterprise that will hire the rest of us and provide more jobs with more income and benefits (if there will be any in the post-Obamacare apocalyptic world, that is)
We might be getting a real-live petri dish experiment of whether this will work or not in the good Old North State of North Carolina. About 1 week from now, newly-elected Republican Governor Pat McCrory and super-majorities for the Republicans in both sides of the state legislature in Raleigh will be sworn into office.
They will be considering replacing the state corporate and personal income tax with a stepped-up excise tax. If passed, North Carolina would become an income tax-free zone for new business and enterprise to pop up or move here from a high tax state such as California which is apparently a real basket-case on the order of Greece today.
If passed, North Carolina will join only 2 other states without corporate or personal income taxes, Wyoming and Nevada. North Carolina will even exceed the statutes of states such as Florida and Texas in terms of tax freedom, both of which have long been considered havens of tax free investment and entrepreneurial activity.
North Carolina might become the bellweather state in terms of showing how and if a new steamlined tax system can help generate vibrant new economic activity. With a 9.4 unemployment rate, 4th highest in the nation, why not try something different to get out of these economic doldrums?
Taxing transactions rather than income makes a whole lot of sense. Rich people might even pay more in taxes, not less.
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When it comes to treating their fans well nobody does it better then Anthrax. To thank their fans for their support of the Big Four and Worship Music the band has released a six song cover EP called Anthems, which pays tribute to the bands that have influenced them the most.
Joey Belladonna steals the show on Anthems. You don’t know how versatile he is until you hear the whole record. The EP opens strong with Rush’s “Anthem.” Joey sounds exactly like a young Geddy Lee. It’s remarkable. One would’ve thought Geddy was singing on the record. Another strong vocal outing from Joey was Boston’s “Smokin’,” where the band captures the sound of seventies arena rock then filters it via their trademark speed and heaviness. That heaviness comes into play again on Thin Lizzy’s “Jailbreak” where Joey’s voice takes a deeper turn with the bluesy groove.
Anthems is Anthrax's love letter to the music that shaped them into the band they are today. Despite being only six songs in length it packs a powerful punch. While you may wish the band chose different songs, you can't deny after listening to this record that the band does a stellar job on the tracks they've chosen. They've made these songs Anthrax songs, and when you're talking about bands like Rush, AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, Cheap Trick, Journey, and Boston, that's saying a lot. If you love Anthrax, Anthems is a must listen. Definitely check it out.
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Monday January 9, 2002
Phoned Ioana in New York and asked her: “If we found the money and started a magazine in Berlin, would you be in?” Her answer was a bold: “YES. When? I’m booking my ticket right away!” M and I have plans. We’re three now. And what if it were the beginning of something…?
A few weeks ago I unearthed this entry in a diary I had no memory of keeping at the time. A discarded ‘slice’ of life, jotted on a random page of an old notebook, crammed between to-do lists and my Moscow journalism shorthand notes. Little did I know, this random scribble would actually be worth mentioning 10 years later, as a milestone, a piece of history that would affect not only my life but also that of quite a few fellow Berliners – destined to become our readers, contributors or staff.
Over the years we'd fight over whose idea Exberliner was, who was to reap the credit (when being interviewed by appreciative journalists) or to be blamed when everything went so wrong, so many times. There’s no simple answer!
‘M’ stood for Maurice. He was the forerunner, the first ‘Berliner’ of the trio. With German blood and German tongue, he had made it to the new capital before everyone, before the idealistic masses of what we were later to dub ‘yukis’, before his high school friends who were to follow suit later, even before the euro. Following half a life in the US and a journalism degree in the London of his birth, Maurice had settled in Berlin nicely and was already getting sick of working for other people (Die Welt online and Deutsche Welle TV).
Founding a magazine had always been an 'Ioana-Idea'. Born and raised in Ceauşescu’s Romania, she had fled with her family to the West and spent her student life between the 'little Romania' of her two-room Parisian flat and the Sorbonne's department of political science where she and I had met 10 years before.
After London (all three of us went through City University journalism school), she had made it to NYC, the land of her dissident father's dreams of freedom. She had cried flying over the Statue of Liberty (and would cry later looking at the Wall on Bernauer Straße). She witnessed 9/11 with her own eyes.
Yet she was growing tired of New York – the Village Voice where she worked was already not quite what it used to be – and had set her sights on launching a magazine in Paris, a bad idea if I ever heard one.
I had just passed through my Heimat and sealed my decision to not go back: too much had remained the good old boring same since I had left the benches of the Sorbonne to teach and pursue my PhD in Moscow.
Berlin was different, open, unfinished, literally a building site. So, I unpacked my suitcase here as a mournful but grateful exile – a refugee from Putin’s Russia and his FSB Black List of undesirables. After years of loving the kick of intrepid journalism – from war to investigation on chemical weapons, from Chechnya to Moscow, from field reporting to the desk of a major news agency – I had to move on.
Faced with the choice of a career move (back to old Paris) and l-o-v-e (Berlin, terra incognita), I foolishly and rather unfashionably opted for the latter – the riskiest gamble of all.
My first few months here were agony: too comfortable to enjoy, too cheap and easy to be true; my freelancing for a few culture mags felt indulgent – I had risked my life in Russia, now I was losing my sanity. So when an acquaintance suggested that, with our combined experience, we should start Berlin’s much-needed English magazine and that he would be interested in investing some money in it – it did not fall on deaf ears…
From then on, things went too fast to be remembered.
(I couldn’t find any more discarded diary entries to help – with the exception of a paragraph on my decision to cancel a much anticipated hunting trip to Kazakhstan: "My resolution to dedicate myself to our new publishing project is at stake. I've got to be able to make choices – even if it hurts…")
On March 5, Ioana landed at Tegel with a newly acquired American accent and her legendary indomitable faith and headstrong energy. (To my dismay, her only concern was finding a good gym here.) We left to meet our two business partners in the horse-breeding town of Verden in Lower Saxony on the same day.
Here, in the lobby of an unmemorable hotel, serious talks were held, contracts signed, making us the happy managers of one IoMauNa Media GmbH. We left the hotel heavily indebted but in good spirits. We owned a publishing house! Many a journalist's dream – having one's own paper – was becoming our reality.
A month, later we moved into our first office, a two-room shop front on Prenzlauer Berg's drab Jablonskistraße, which we promptly furnished with basics from Ikea and three computers (not a single Mac!).
Maurice, who was the only one who spoke German and had a vague idea of what a Gewerbeschein was, took over business operations; Ioana, who hadn’t practiced design since journalism school but was confident she could do it, art direction; I, 'naturally', reclined into my new chief editor’s chair – an editor without writers, with the notable exception of Robin Alexander, a young German journo I had met in Moscow and who instantly accepted the position of political columnist.
Our start-up team was soon to be fleshed out by Richard, a multitalented German-bred American who was to help raise the infant paper until it could walk by itself, and Rosie, a tiny energetic Brit who ruled over the listings and whose high spirits and fortitude we missed sorely when she had to return home a year later.
The ad sales squad was an all-Berliner duo – a skinny, cat-loving film intellectual called Sven and André, a fifty-something bon vivant recently laid off by the Tagesspiegel. Chance encounters provided the rest of the crew: we met our music editor at a sidewalk café up the street, and our (shy) first film critic was escorted to our Jablonskistraße office by her brother. I don't remember worrying much about writers: we were journalists, after all; never did it occur to us back then this would actually be a problem.
A magazine is a business, not a sandbox for journalists.
Market realities command that successful magazine start-ups be the brainchild of marketing minds and design geniuses – looks and sales are the one and only decisive factor in this war. We were charmingly unaware of such simple truths. When our benevolent but pragmatic investor asked for a “business plan”, we'd rushed to the nearest bookstore to get up to speed on balance sheets and the difference between cash flow and a cash cow.
All I knew about business came from my partial reading of Das Kapital; Ioana was, well, a Romanian… Maurice had escaped the bright business future his family had in store for him to study English literature. Our revenue projections were shamelessly optimistic. Cluelessness has its advantages: it doesn't burden you with paralysing thoughts. Plus we wanted to be different. And reality was to leave us with no other choice.
Over the years we’ve learnt about the publishing industry the hard way: learning by doing and suffering: fiascos and shitstorms, lawsuits and scandals. Here are a few milestones on the road towards what we are today.
How we got our weird name
On June 10, 2002, following a long and laborious birth, a 32-page free newspaper named The Berliner saw the light of day – 30,000 of them! It’s hard to remember what we felt. Tired, probably.
What we do remember though is that within two days of distributing the first issue, we received a wake-up call in the guise of a cease and desist letter from a lawyer. The name ‘Berliner’ had been registered as a trademark by another magazine. A few days later our rather dishevelled, exhausted trio was sitting in a Ku’damm attorney’s office across from a Herr Moshkovits, the publisher of a lifestyle glossy named Berliner which happened to be starting up at the same time to fold only a year or two later.
Made compliant by the threat of a €10,000 fine, we agreed to immediately change the name of the magazine. Freshly hyphenated, The Ex-Berliner was born. (It was almost a year later, when the new Berlin branch of Neville Brody’s Research Studios redesigned the mag, that the name was compressed into a unitary EXBERLINER.)
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Sometimes it was fate rather than lawyers that taught us a lesson in survival in the harsh world of publishing. While our naïve belief that we would be profitable within two issues and advertisers would flock to our free cultural newspaper in English was charming – finding capable ad reps who could reel in financially solvent clients who actually paid their bills turned out to be much harder than we expected.
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Tips on Flying with Kayaks to Chile
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Flying with a Kayak to Chile
Flying with a kayak to Chile is a "do-able" proposition even on airlines that claim they will not take kayaks. In the best case scenario kayaks can be checked in as baggage with no addition fees. Most often an excess/oversized baggage fee will be charged in both directions for flying your kayak in and out of South America. In the worst case scenario you may get denied by the airline check-in attendant if they follow the airline policy strictly.
1] It is important to find out EXACTLY what the policy is of the airline you will be flying regarding transporting kayaks. Some airlines even have different baggage policies and charges from airport to airport; you need to know these also. The official airline policy will be your WORST CASE scenario. In the event that you run into a check-in attendant who follows the rules you need to be prepared to pay the extra charge, get denied or opt to not take your kayak.
2] If you decide to take your kayak with you we have had the best luck wrapping them up or putting them in a surfboard bag. The idea is to be DISCRETE and allow the check-in attendant a wide amount of latitude about taking your kayak. Be polite as possible and ask them to HELP YOU with getting your boat to South America. Be careful about stowing excess baggage in your kayak as it can put you over some of the airline weight limits. Remember there are different baggage allowances for domestic and international flights. It is also helpful to inform the airline that you will be taking a "surf board" with you when you make your reservation. If this is on the computer when you check-in your kayak is more likely to get through. Try to avoid using the word "kayak" when you interact with airline personnel.
3] It is best to check things straight through. Each time you have to manually check your kayak in for a flight you risk running into a desk attendant who will follow the airline rules. Try to limit these interactions as much as possible. In the worst case scenario you may need to pay another fee in both directions to transport your kayak domestically in Chile or the United States. For this reason many paddlers choose to rent a vehicle in Santiago or take a public bus (which takes kayaks) to their domestic destination.
4] Get the airline policy in WRITING and CARRY IT WITH YOU. If the airline policy says that they will take a kayak, you will want a copy of that so that you do not get denied by an employee in South America or charged an additional fee. You will also want to save all of your baggage check-in tickets for the same reason.
5] Most of us leave our kayaks in South America after our trip by selling them to the locals who want the latest boats. This solves the reverse problem of getting your kayak back to your hometown. Usually the South American check-in attendants are stricter than those in North America about charging extra fees. However, in recent years Chilean buyers have gotten access to the latest kayaks directly through the manufacturers, so they are becoming more selective about what they buy. Be prepared to offer a good deal, especially if you don't have the latest design. In the worst case scenario you may not be able to sell an older model boat.
6] If you call the airline and "get the okay" for your boats DON'T BELIEVE what you hear (unless it is in writing). Things are often different at the check-in counter. They may say no on the phone but will take them when you arrive at the airport. Likewise they could say yes on the phone but get denied at check-in.
7] Have a Plan B ready if something happens, like an emergency rental or purchase option in Chile should something go wrong.
8] Sometimes taking a new boat into South America can be a "customs problem" if they think you will be leaving it there. If you are planning on taking a new boat, take off all sales tags and make it look as "used as possible". You don't want to be charged a customs fee. We don't recommend taking new boats for this reason.
9] We have had bad luck (with timing) flying kayaks into Chile using Air Cargo. Usually the air freighters don't coordinate with your arrival and departure times and arrive at different terminals. The problems involved in retrieving your kayak and getting it checked to your domestic flight usually make keeping on schedule impossible. Don't consider this option unless you have plenty of time.
10] If you are planning an excursion to Argentina the customs officials will note your kayak when you take it over the border. If you re-cross the border back into Chile you will need to have the kayak with you. Argentina has a Luxury Tax on kayaks and the officials want to make sure you don't leave it in the country.
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Welcome to the New Exotica Rare Fruit Nursery Blog!April 5th, 2011
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Originally from malaysia.
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Well, if you are British, you would not say such harsh words, if you ever bothered to listen to the types of questions asked by British Immigration officers, when they interview Asians - or pretty much non-Caucasians ..
Questions have ranged from "so you are here visiting your boyfriend, which bar did you meet... " and "when did you meet" followed by a call to the BF to ask and confirm the details ..
Don't get me started on Australian Immigration .. or US immigration ..
If you are shocked at such questions, me, in my humble words, says .. well, you got off easy ..
You should have demanded she explain the need for such a question .. and see what would have transpired .. on top of it .. when you say you been to Malaysia a couple of times, in local terms, that is known as "Visa Runs" and a lot of people do it for legit and illegitimate purposes ..
As for what laws you have broken or not .. well, I can safely say, Singapore is at the Crossroads in Asia, and, for a start, human trafficking is Immigration's primary concern .. if not into Singapore, it is Via Singapore .. I am not going to get into the details .. so the immigration, as per law, has the right to ask what you are doing here .. as one girl was asked the same question, and she went "I am here to study the culture of Singapore .. " pat came the reply "you been to Singapore for more than 60 days, there is not much you can study about the culture .. your entry is refused .. " - of course, the ICA officer could ask whether is she part timing, or doing other stuff - which is what they cannot ask or accuse - and they have to make a decision ..
The law says the immigration has every right to vet you - especially in Singapore, considering that a fair amount of Foreigners do engage in activities not allowed under the law, when you are on a visit visa - including working, running businesses, consulting .. oh, I can easily say Westerners are NOT exempt from such activities ..
I know a handful of guys, who cannot be bothered to get proper work pass, to run their businesses here, and instead, base themselves in KL and fly down and exit to extend the visa - and it is not like ICA doesn't profile them ..
Sorry if I am long winded, but it amuses me, when Europeans get 'shocked' or 'amazed' and 'annoyed' or 'irritated' .. when Immigration asks questions .. try taking an Asian to Europe or US, and see .. you will be humbled ..
Oh, there is a TV program - on Australian border Police .. take a sneak peek, and see how visitors get treated ..
Border Security - Watch full episodes - PLUS7 - Yahoo!7
PS: the law says you must show proof of return - so you can decipher it as any way you want - all the way to 'staring down the young immigration girls who don't know how to respect people .. ' ..
No offense ..
I can see where you're coming from; no offence but a good reminder though I have been simply sailing through the borders in Europe ( ticketless ), Australia ( return airfare ), SG
( O/W air ticket).It was some time since I went to the US but it was cool there too. So I was shocked when the young ICA at the JB causeway asked what I was going to do on my return to SG ( same day visit too ) and I told her so. I didn't think that was funny for I was with my family and surely she didn't think I was going to rob the bank and colonise Sg!
But judging from the gist of what I've read through this thread, things have changed , perhaps drastically so.
We normally sail through between France and the Uk too, but once, in 2009, the customs guy ( the same guy who sent us off very nicely to Calais on a 5 day trip ) asked where we were coming from on our return. It occurred to me it was so obvious we'd returned from France that I decided to be cheeky and said, " from China." The old guy was so annoyed, he marched us into the checking area and we had to wait for a long time while they slowly looked into our shopping bags and the car boot.
On a more serious note regarding visitor's visa and employment- I don't think there's any prohibition on anyone seeking work while on a visitor's visa in Sg as long as their skills/qualifications are needed by an Sg firm or institution and they haven't overstayed the date stamped on the passport when they get the work pass from MOM. Once you have the post after the interview, the employer applies the WP for you and MOM issues it; all legit.
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Cyber attacks are no longer limited to petty thieves stealing laptops or hacking into a server to extract sensitive data.
Cyber intruders are now threatening our national security. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta issued a call to arms last month against cyber attacks on U.S. targets.
Panetta said the Pentagon must be able to defend the nation against potential cyber attackers, according to NBC news. Panetta, speaking to business executives in New York, said cyber intruders have already gained access to some of the country’s computer systems that run chemical, electric and water plants. These cyber criminals have every intention of causing panic, destruction and even the loss of lives, he added.
With an annual budget of about $3 billion for cyber security, Panetta says more needs to be done to create an army of cyber warriors to confront the immediate and growing cyber threats facing the nation.
Panetta’s remarks came just weeks after America’s largest banks were attacked by an international hacktivist group. The group launched denial of service attacks against the banks, shutting down their websites for hours at a time. The hacktivists, known as Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Cyber Fighters, issued a statement saying the attacks were in retaliation to a YouTube video that insulted many Muslims. These attacks typically flood a website or network with so much traffic that it shuts down. They can last anywhere from hours to days.
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Wolwedans Dune Camp
Wolwedans Dune Camp is the simpler and more economical sister camp to the lovely Wolwedans Dune Lodge and the luxurious Boulders Camp. A favourite of ours, Dune Camp sits on the edge of a 250m-high dune on the 2,100km2 NamibRand Nature Reserve, within the Namib Desert.
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Wolwedans Dune Camp has a rustic charm and relaxed atmosphere, suited to the more adventurous traveller. This is coupled with the attentive but not overbearing care given by the staff, making every guest feel special. Of course the surrounding scenery speaks for itself but, in our opinion, this is first-class simplicity in the desert!
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My question involves real estate located in the State of: IL
I bought my house 9 years ago. The previous owners of my house supposedly built a retaining wall on my neighbor's property (supposedly received my neighbor's permission to build). My neighbor told me this last year, but now is denying it. They are saying the entire wall in on their property. To know for sure we will need to have a survey done. The last 10 to 15 feet of the wall curves in about 2 feet further in on their property. It was like this when I moved into the house. (I don't have pictures of this and don't know if any exist.) I don't have any plans to fight them on this and they are not asking me to remove the entire wall, but the last 10 to 15 feet. They want me to make it straight as they thought it was originally. They are accusing my brother & cousin (who was doing my yard work) of moving this wall. They never touched this wall. My other cousin was also present (not doing any work) which can testify that they did not touch this wall, but only the weeds surrounding it. During the past week, my neighbor knocked over many of the bricks that was part of this retaining wall. Many of these rocks are now on my property. I would like to resolve this without us having to go to court. I am afraid if I touch this wall, then she will come after me for her property washing away. The dirt has to go somewhere. If they want to remove this wall, I am OK with it. If the dirt falls on my property, then I am OK with some free dirt. I am not that difficult of a neighbor and very easy going. If they say this is their property in which it is probably so, then please take it and take what is on it. My boss at work suggested that I call my title company and the city for them to make a ruling (this is apparently free). Any legal advice on how I should handle this situation would be very helpful.
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Le Vell will not appear in Corrie
Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell, who has been charged with child sex offences, will not be appearing in any further episodes pending the outcome of legal proceedings, ITV said.
Michael Le Vell has been charged with 19 sex offences, including raping a child and indecently ass: "Michael Turner, of Byrom Street, Hale, has been charged with 19 offences including raping a child, indecently assaulting a child and sexual activity with a child..
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Rod Stewart’s trip to Wonderland
ROD Stewart got into the Christmas spirit as he treated wife Penny Lancaster and their sons to a trip to London’s Winter Wonderland.
Rod Stewart with his family at the Winter Wonderland launch party/WENN.com
The rock star and his two boys, Alastair, six, and one-year-old Aiden, wrapped up in festive red jumpers for the opening of the attraction in Hyde Park on Thursday.
Rod, 67, looked smart in a thick jacket, shirt and tie, while model Penny, 41, kept out the cold in a red scarf and fur-lined coat.
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is probably due to seasonal needle drop. Deciduous trees, such as maple and ash, drop all of their leaves in fall. Though it largely goes unnoticed, evergreens also lose a portion of their foliage (needles) on a yearly basis. Seasonal needle drop on most evergreens occurs in fall. Needle loss is most noticeable on white pines. As much as one-half of the needles on white pines may drop in early fall. Seasonal needle loss is less noticeable on spruces, firs and other pines as they retain a higher percentage of their needles. Seasonal needle drop is uniformly distributed throughout the inner part of the evergreen. It is the oldest needles which are shed. The needles turn uniformly yellow or brown and drop to the ground.
Why does fall leaf color on trees vary from year to year?
The weather in early fall largely determines the intensity and duration of leaf color in those tree species capable of producing good fall color. Best fall color typically develops when days in early fall are sunny and mild and nights are cool (but remain above freezing). Long periods of cloudy, rainy weather or a hard freeze in early fall will mute fall colors..
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Japanese Photobooks Now in the summer of 2011—but it is the first time that they have devoted their entire space to an exhibition of books. Following this show they will be hosting the 5th International Fotobook Festival, which is traditionally held in Kassel, so it seems that photobooks are becoming one of the major areas of focus of their programme.
According to Martin Parr, Latin-American photobooks “are the best kept secret in the history of photography”… one of the many secrets that are being steadily revealed by Parr and/or Aperture through The Photobook: A History series, Japanese Photobooks of the 1960s and ’70s and a forthcoming book on Chinese photobooks that Parr is doing with WassinkLundgren chez Aperture. The ‘books on books’ phenomenon is gaining so much traction that Andreas Schmidt, a pleasingly disruptive photobook maker, is already looking forward to the book on books on books which surely can’t be too far away. As for Parr’s quote, I am willing to take his word for it, knowing absolutely nothing about Latin-Amercian photobooks (with a few Mexican exceptions) and having had very few opportunities to see any.
I was particularly interested to see how Le Bal would take on this subject. Although there appears to be a growing trend for exhibiting books, the ones I have seen so far have generally been disappointing. Books are not an easy thing to exhibit, in fact they are exhibition-resistant in my view. Most people’s preferred position for reading or looking at books is sitting down and they are generally consumed by one person at a time, things that are difficult to replicate in an exhibition context. Exhibitions do not encourage visitors to touch the works on display, making it difficult to display more than one spread, something which is painfully reductive unless multiple copies of each book displayed can be tracked down. I think the key in exhibiting books is in overcoming these obstacles by recreating the immersive experience of a book in a way that goes beyond the experience of going into a very good bookstore.
In addition to the basic difficulties of exhibiting books, Le Bal’s space is far from huge whereas Latin America is on the large side and presumably has produced a decent number of interesting photobooks over the years. This poses the additional challenge of avoiding the exhibition equivalent of a ‘best of’ compilation album. To borrow the strapline from a random ‘Best of Latin America’ compilation, this could have been “a lively exhibition filled with hot and spicy Latin American photoboks!” which would probably have given me a severe case of indigestion.
Thankfully the exhibition successfully avoids most of these pitfalls. Rather than structuring the exhibition around individual countries, it is broken up into a series of sections: history and propaganda, urban photography, photographic essays, artist books, literature and photography, and contemporary books. These categories go beyond the traditional bounds of the photobook, expanding its definition to something like ‘books that contain photography,’ which makes the terrain far more diverse and interesting, bringing in books such as the revolutionary propaganda tome, Sartre Visite a Cuba (1960) or Auto-photos (1978) an artist book documenting a performance. There is enough material in each of the sections to whet the appetite, but without requiring you to spend several hours in the exhibition space just to cover all the material on display.
The scénographie of Foto/Gráfica is particularly good, the best I have seen for a photobook exhibition. Firstly, in order to tackle the issue of displaying more than one spread from each book, the organizers have decided to go down the road of sacrifice and cut the books up so that a series of spreads can be displayed (there are clearly enough copies of these books to spare, as book-surgery is not the kind of thing that could be done with an exhibition of rare Japanese photobooks for example). The books are displayed in a variety of different ways, from ‘classic’ glass display cases, to superimposed custom shelving units hanging on the walls. The exhibition also makes good use of prints, which are exhibited alongside the books and are a useful reminder of how different these media are. In the downstairs space, the central wall has been covered with scans of the spreads from a single book with a handful of prints displayed in mounts floating on the surface, a very impressive display. I’m posting a few of the official installation views with this post, as my crappy iPhone shots would not do the exhibition justice. By deconstructing the books in these different ways, it makes the viewer think about the form of the book and its specific qualities.
The success of Foto/Gráfica is that it opens itself out beyond Latin American photography to engage with Latin American artistic culture more broadly. By giving politics, literature and other art forms center stage, the exhibition not only provides some much-needed context, but opens up a number of interesting paths of inquiry. Photobook lovers won’t need my encouragement to go and see this, but this is one for those that are not book geeks as well. After Paris, the exhibition is travelling to Ivory Press in Madrid, Aperture in New York and to the Museo del Libro y de la Lengua in Buenos-Aires.
Foto/Gráfica, Une nouvelle histoire des livres de photographie latino-américains, Le Bal, 20 January – 8 April 2012.
Rating: Recommended
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Great post and thoughtful revue Marc, wish I was in Paris to have a look at the exhibition!
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Recently I reviewed the History of TNA: Year One DVD and had a couple of issues of with it. The DVD presented a certain viewpoint of what it took to get TNA wrestling up and running. I understand seeing things through rose colored glasses, but the main feature made it seem as if TNA never had a bad idea and only encountered the most minor of bumps during their first year of business. There is also one man that was all but completely left out of the revisionist history. That man is Jerry Jarrett.
The Story of the Development of the NWA TNA is an insanely in-depth account of what it took to get TNA Wrestling off the ground as well as the highs and lows of their first several months in business. The first thing to note is that Jerry Jarrett's book is less like Mick Foley's Have a Nice Day and more like The Diary of Anne Frank, except for the whole teenage girl thing (that's more of a Jerry Lawler gimmick anyway.) It is a collection of entries from Jarrett's personal journal in 2002, which is an interesting way to do a book, and is probably more acceptable to a reader due to the phenomenon of blogging over the past couple of years. In addition to giving his thoughts, Jarrett also includes several lengthy emails that he wrote to people at the time, including several to former Pro Wrestling Torch assistant editor, Jason Powell.
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions."
Jarrett starts right from the beginning, saying that he and his son Jeff had an idea for a new wrestling promotion and needed to go about finding a way to get financing. Jarrett gave details of his flights to L.A. to meet with InDemand executives and from Day One we found out that just about everything TNA is associated with is doomed. Jarrett had a horrible experience at the meeting, which was made even worse after finding out InDemand wanted a huge deposit from TNA to assure they would continue the project. Speaking of money, the book overwhelms the reader with the financial detail of starting up a wrestling promotion. You will not believe the amount of data throughout the book and it gets to the point where it all becomes meaningless. To tell you the truth if I see the name SunTrust bank anytime soon I'm going to scream.
The Jarrett's still felt confident that their business plan was a strong one though and didn't feel that they had any competition. Jarrett said that he watched one of those WWA pay per views that Andrew McManus used to run and called it, "The worst PPV in the history of the wrestling business." I believe this show was headlined by Jeff Jarrett.
In wrestling, word gets around fast and Jerry found out that none other than Vince McMahon himself found out about TNA's plans to start a promotion after reading an issue of the PWTorch newsletter. To stir the pot even more, when InDemand agreed to carry TNA they cancelled the WWE Fanatix PPVs to clear room for it. That sure must have gone over well up in Stamford, CT. Once TNA had a PPV channel to carry the show, Jarrett went about contacting talent to appear and found out right away how insane certain wrestlers are. In particular Jarrett went back and forth with the lawyers for Randy Savage and the Ultimate Warrior many times before finally giving up. Wonderful, brutally honest stuff that you just don't get from many wrestling publications.
"My opinion of Vince Russo is that he is truly delusional."
If you are not a fan of Vince Russo then this is clearly the book for you because one of the recurring themes throughout the book is that Jarrett believes Russo to be a complete idiot that is incapable of producing a wrestling show. Jarrett felt that Russo enjoyed limited success in the WWE under the extremely watchful eye of Vince McMahon, but that he has bombed everywhere else since. Jarrett also felt Russo's style would not mesh with the rules of booking wrestling that Jarrett has learned over the past 30 years. What seems clear to me reading the book is that Vince Russo -- whether Jarrett liked it or not -- was indeed part of the early part of TNA, something the company has vehemently denied, I believe even to this day. For the entire year of 2002 Jarrett banged his head against the wall to get his son Jeff to realize what a big mistake it was to give Russo any creative control, but Russo was too close a friend to Jeff for the words to make any difference.
"Jeff is learning the hard way about some or most professional wrestlers."
The ridiculous and absurd antics of wrestlers show up throughout the book. Jarrett told an amusing story of how Dusty Rhodes tried to hold up TNA for more money, while Buff Bagwell and Sean Waltman have their share of moments that will make you wonder why companies continue to book them. One of the stories about Waltman included Waltman's demand about a girl he was seeing at the time being booked on a show. The girl, Alicia Webb - who also happened to be a former girlfriend of TNA wrestler Ken Shamrock - was offered $350 for the show, but she wanted $500. Waltman told TNA to just take $150 off of his pay and give it to her. Lest we forget that now Waltman has heat with Ken Shamrock for dating one of his former girlfriends. You can picture Jarrett pulling his hair out just by reading his account of the story. Tremendous material.
"If we do 15% of the WWE buyrate nationwide, we will get between 90,000 and 100,000 buys. Our break-even point is about 55,000 buys."
Talk about your fuzzy math. I thought about this stupid sentence for a few days and still can't figure out what the hell Jarrett was smoking, unless he thinks the WWE was getting 750,000 or more buys for their PPVs. This just in: they weren't. This is also the area of the book where the Jay Hassman (who Jerry calls "Haussman") story starts to develop. At first, Jarrett said that Hassman was estimating huge success for the TNA PPVs, but over the course of the following weeks all hell broke loose. You won't believe how crazy this story got as eventually TNA was absolutely convinced that Jay Hassman was -- get this -- a saboteur for Vince McMahon. Jarrett personally couldn't imagine any other reason for Hassman's actions even though it seemed every person he told the story to informed him it was probably more about Hassman's incompetence than anything else.
Long story short, TNA immediately had to scale back production costs because their buyrates were nowhere close to what they were led to believe. We never actually find out what the buyrates were because, as Jerry said, "Our buyrate is terrible. We really don't know how bad because there are few sources available that know this business." I found this to be confusing, because every other business that uses pay-per-view, including the WWE, gets their buyrate information and yet TNA claims it can't. Because of the dire money situation, Jarrett saw what looked to be like rats jumping off a sinking ship. He mentioned several people who refused to work for TNA unless they got their paycheck right now (despite Jarrett being in dire straits) and at the same time really put over others (such as Jeremy Borash) who said they would stay with the company through thick and thin. Borash is one guy who comes through this book smelling like roses and is another guy who really didn't get any credit during TNA's own DVD.
What I thought was interesting was the way Jarrett would talk about the early shows. He does bring up that they made mistakes, but for the most part was proud by just about every show they did. Jarrett said that often he went to the Internet to check out what feedback was and almost inevitably it was positive. This is not the TNA I remember watching in 2002, although I do recall the X-Division getting a lot of love. Jarrett often brings up the disastrous Dupp Cupp, mostly because it wasn't his idea, but didn't really touch on any of the other what-the-hell-were-they-thinking stuff like a midget beating off in a trash can.
Jarrett actually included a forwarded email in the book and is something probably all of us get in our email boxes with the subject "TOUCHING STORY PASS ON!" The difference between most of us and Jerry Jarrett is that we delete that email without even reading it. Jarrett puts it into his book. Not long thereafter, Jarrett went into a story where he tried to compare the love he had for the New York Yankees and how it diminished when he read about the reality of sports, such as players leaving for more money. This story was told to basically slam the dirtsheet industry. I don't know how to take it seriously, because professional sports have a million times more scrutiny than the world of wrestling and yet it doesn't drive the fans away. A lot of people "in the business" such as Jerry Jarrett and most of the industry try to blame guys like Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alrvarez, among others, for ruining the business, but to me that is one of the lamest excuses they have next to the laughable cyclical nature of business. Even weirder was that it seemed Jerry was in constant communication with Wade Keller and Jason Powell. I guess it is kinda like Eric Bischoff slamming dirtsheets in his book, and then finding out Bischoff was talking to Meltzer a lot during his hot run.
We get to see Panda Energy go from a prospective investor in TNA to bankrolling the company, which, for all intents and purposes, kept TNA in business. Jarrett was really sweating this one because he and Jeff were personally liable for something like 1.5 million dollars, and if Panda would have backed out, they would have had to declare personal bankruptcy. This was another one of those moments that made me scratch my head because Jarrett repeatedly mentions how successful his construction business was, to the tune of millions in profits every year. Panda told Jarrett they didn't want to pursue litigation with Jay Hassman and Jarrett still wouldn't let that go as he felt that if he dropped the case he would lose locker room respect. Can you imagine? Jerry gives his account of meeting Dixie Carter (who was already working for TNA) and how that led to the entire situation with Panda. Sometimes it really is a small world.
"The mindset of the professional wrestler is unique. Failure to understand is to fail in this business."
Truer words may never have been spoken. Somehow this led to yet another attack on the dirtsheet industry in general and the Torch in particular. I wonder if Sony or NewLine send out corporate emails telling their employees that websites such as DVDActive.com or magazines like Entertainment Weekly are out to destroy them? Regardless, Jarrett brought up more great stories of just how insane some of the wrestlers who passed through TNA were. One night Jarrett was getting sick of Buff Bagwell and here's how he described Buff shooting a simple promo: "We finally began the simple interview segment with Buff and he screws up his lines five times. The director finally whispered to me that he has worked with Buff numerous times and this is as good as Buff is capable of doing the interview. I'm not sure if Buff's mind is deficient or Buff just prefers to write his own interview." Surprisingly, Jarrett had nothing but good words to say about Scott Hall, other than to keep mentioning Hall had to bail out on some shows because of all the problems he was having with his ex-wife.
The Pros: As I said earlier, Jarrett reprints several emails throughout the book and these are really enlightening. You can not imagine the length to which Jarrett goes to explain his points and it is very powerful reading. This guy knows wrestling and explains himself in thorough detail. The book could definitely have used more of these and less of the interminable interview halfway through the book (we'll get to that later.) It also would have been nice if we had been able to look at some of the emails Jarrett was responding to, but who knows what legal situations we would be talking about.
If you want to start a wrestling business, or just want to see what goes into starting a business, then YOU MUST BUY THIS BOOK. There are so many of the little things that no one really talks about when starting a business that are discussed often here and it make you wonder why anyone would ever want to put themselves through all the stress. I would say half of Jarrett's entries have something to do with him going to or dealing with a bank. Believe me, the hoops they made Jarrett jump through make you understand why he needed to have a pacemaker installed shortly afterwards. I would have had a stroke months earlier than Jarrett and I'm half his age. The book also uses specifics, and not stupid vague terms, about the financial aspect of this business and while they may bore some readers I found it very interesting. I should add that after a point it became tedious because the exact same figures and banks were brought up repeatedly.
There are tons of great little details about the business that Jarrett drops throughout the book. You get to read his thoughts on the WWE's Katie Vick angle, the people who won bids on TNA's Silent Auction (remember that?) but couldn't pay, and the NFL's Monty Brown trying to squeeze more money out of TNA, among many other items.
The Cons: Jarrett explained early on that this book is his journal, reprinted "as is," and that nothing has been touched up. I can see where Jarrett was going with this, but clearly this book needed an editor for several reasons. The first is the most obvious: there are a lot of typos. I don't think that making basic spelling changes would impugn the author's work. Let's face it, we all make stupid typo mistakes, but to not correct them when given the opportunity is mind-boggling. Jarrett also misspells many names throughout the book (Kimala instead of Kamala, Jay Haussman instead of Jay Hassman) and this drove me absolutely up a wall.
Midway through the book there is a mind-numbingly long thirty page interview with Jerry Jarrett that was just inexcusable. Anywhere else this interview would have been fine (such as on the TNA website), as it's a very in-depth look at Jarrett, but putting it in the middle of this book just took away all the momentum. After the first fifteen pages I started to laugh out loud when I turned the page and saw that the interview kept going. I cannot get over what a bad taste this left in my mouth and have no idea why it was left in the book, other than fear that the book would appear too thin without it.
Jarrett repeats himself. A lot. This would be another job of the editor as there are countless examples of entries that say the exact same thing as earlier ones. A small complaint, and this had no bearing on my enjoyment of the book, is that there are no pictures. I only add this because due to the long career Jarrett has had, he undoubtedly has access to an archive of photos that would make diehard fans - the core audience for this book - drool all over themselves.
OVERALL THOUGHTS: While there were certain parts of the book that I wasn't a big fan of, most notably the never-ending interview that completely derails the book, I think there is more than enough material for me to make a strong recommendation. In fact, I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in the finer points of creating a wrestling promotion because it is certainly more work than figuring out which guys you want to book. Seeing that TNA has actually made it past five years, it is very interesting to go back and see how hard it was just to get the company started. Jarrett is very passionate about TNA and it shows. The narrative jumps all over the place, but you get some laugh out loud stories along with an insanely detailed account of everything – and I mean everything – that it took to get this wrestling promotion up and running. An interesting companion piece to The History of TNA: Year One DVD as they both tell the same story from two wildly different perspectives. CLICK HERE to get your copy of The Story of the Development of the NWA TNA: A New Concept in PPV Programming by Jerry Jarrett.
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Øe/Fabio Perletta will be playing a liveset and exhibiting “Trapped Light” with Giustino Di Gregorio at “In Visibile” Festival | Colli del Tronto (AP), Italy | August 24-26, 2012 Read more… More about Trapped Light…
Øe Live @ Flussi
Øe will be playing at Flussi Festival on August 31st, 2012, sharing the stage with Vladislav Delay, AGF, Rocketnumbernine. Confirmed artists: Monolake, Francisco Lòpez, Dopplereffekt, Vladislav Delay, Dadub, Fabio Orsi + Selfish, Franz Rosati, Lorenzo Senni, Ubik, Quite Ensemble, Netherworld, …
AIPS @ Spazio Cerere, Rome
Sound exhibition @ Spazio Cerere, Rome. July 18th, 2012. Artists: Øe, TU M’, Lawrence English, Alessio Ballerini, Francesco Giannico, Giovanni Lami, Pietro Riparbelli, Alberto Boccardi, Barbara De Dominicis, Attilio Novellino, Enrico Coniglio, Giuseppe Cordaro, Gintas K, Mathias Delplanque, Our Love …
Fluid Radio interviews Fabio Perletta
Øe + Fabio Orsi @ L’Officina, Giulianova (TE) 12 04 12
Fabio Perletta Against Design
Øe in Dadub’s Podcast
I feel very honored to have two pieces included in Dadub’s last podcast. Enjoy it on Electronic Explorations (Uk). ELECTRONIC EXPLORATIONS
Fast: International Festival of Contemporary Arts
I’m playing together with Ubik at the “Fast” International Festival of Contemporary Arts in Terni (Italy) on September 15th, 2011. LINK
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Hey, Hot Stuff! See Miley Cyrus's Sexy Red Carpet Evolution
Miley Cyrus is No. 1 on Maxim's annual Hot 100 list, after beating out a roster of sexy stars like Megan Fox, Cameron Diaz, Rihanna, and Beyoncé. She may have gotten her start as Hannah Montana — but judging by her edgy haircut, skin-baring ensembles, and the engagement ring that's (sometimes) on her finger, Miley's hot Maxim news, we're taking a look at 10 of her sexiest red carpet looks so far. Click through now to see them all.
The Great Carey Mulligan: 46 Roaring Red Carpet Moments 46 dazzling looks.
Welcome to the Hall of Fame: 10 Met Gala Vets and Their Best Looks!
Miranda Kerr Masters Red-Carpet Dressing! See Her Best Looks Yet makes her a red-carpet favorite. To be fair, she doesn't always opt for seductive styles, as evidenced by the ethereal, embellished Valentino confection she wore at this year's Vanity Fair Oscars party. Whether channeling a '50s pinup or a Grecian goddess, it's clear Miranda's style savvy knows no limits, and in honor of her recent birthday, we're looking back at her best red carpet moments yet..
From Red Carpet to Afterparty: The Best Met Gala Quick-Change Artists
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Reese Witherspoon's Tan Accessories Make Her Gray Dress Pop
Reese Witherspoon paired a ruched gray dress with ankle-strap Rachel Zoe sandals, Tory Burch shades, and a tan Chloé bag, creating a casual-yet-polished look perfect for a day of running errands. The actress accessorized her LA style with gold hoops, a few bangles, and a gold-and-turquoise necklace. Take a cue from Reese and work a gray frock with tan sandals and a matching bag next time you're out and about on a warm day. Don't forget a pair of oversize shades and a statement necklace to complete your sunny style. Score Reese's exact sandals and bag below and work them with your gray pieces for an earthy chic vibe.
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Runway on a Budget: Isabel Marant's Western Militia
With a penchant for hitting Parisian cool right on the mark, Isabel Marant's Western-meets-militant wares is on the top of our Winter mood board. And instead of blowing your savings on the runway look, we found similar pieces and created an outfit that emotes the same effortless sensibility — but for much, much less. All you need are four pieces: a structured, slightly oversize black, double-breasted military coat; ivory lace blouse; suede pumps; and dark-red coated skinny jeans. Finish the look with effortless waves, and you're ready to turn heads. Shop our highlighted picks in the links below.
Left to right: Gloverall Original British Pea Coat ($173), Zara Embroidered Top ($80), Aldo Peake Heels ($100), Topshop Coated Moto Jeans ($84)
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Girls star Allison Williams stepped onto the Vanity Fair Oscars party red carpet looking sophisticated in an ivory Valentino gown adorned with capped sleeves and floral beading. While her color choice was safe, it was all about the intricate embellishments. The actress completed her look with diamond drop earrings and a couple of sparkly rings. Thoughts?
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Compatibility: When looking at the biorhythmic relationship between two people, the key thing to understand is that we are looking at phase compatibility. In other words, 100% physical compatibility between two people does not mean that the relationship will be in a physical high all of the time - it means that all of the highs and lows between those two people will match. With this in mind, it may be clearer that when you look at a biorhythmic compatibility chart, you are looking at the highs and lows of the relationship as a whole.
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2013 Board of Equalization (BOE) Application Form
Use this form if you believe that your real estate has been over-assessed in comparison with similar properties or in relation to fair market value and you wish to appeal to the BOE. For more information on real estate tax and appeals go to the Department of Tax Administration - Real Estate Division.
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Current Research Interests
My scholarship focuses on several components of school-based mentoring for preservice teachers (student teachers). The first strand of my research looks at the ways in which existing models or structures of mentoring facilitate and/or inhibit the learning of student teachers. In particular, it focuses on the ways in which issues of power and competing visions of practice make learning to teach in someone else’s classroom a difficult task. The second strand of my research focuses on the preparation of secondary school teachers for their roles as cooperating teachers (mentors) for student teachers. The third and most recent strand focuses on ways of bridging university and P-12 schools’ work of preparing teachers. In particular, this strand focuses on exploring ways that teacher education faculty and P-12 teachers who serve as cooperating teachers can work together to develop shared discourse and knowledge for preparing today’s teachers. Most recenly, I've been exploring the role of teacher education faculty in mentoring beginning teachers.
Courses Taught
- ED 362: Spec Meth-Secondar School Engl
- ED 363: Teaching Methods Second Schl
- ED 381: Dir Observat&SupervisedStdTchg
- ED 382: Student Teaching Seminar
- ED 442: Educational Psychology
- ED 466: Spec Meth/Second Sch Eng
- ED 581: DirectedObserv&SuperStudentTch
- ED 589: English Seminar
- ED 593: World Language Seminar
- ED 594: Social Studies/History Seminar
- ED 595: Ind Stdy/Curr & Teaching
- EN 305: Literature for Young Adults
- EN 373: Literature for Young Adults
- EN 399: Independent Study 201009
- EN 405: Literature for Young Adults
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Paul opened our first "national headquarters” — a one-room office in a converted warehouse in downtown Oakland — in late 1998. Since launching the Fair Trade Certified label, Paul.
Paul came to Fair Trade by way of the mountainous Segovias region of northern Nicaragua, where he served for 11 years, organizing cooperatives and training farmers. While in Nicaragua, Paul founded and led PRODECOOP, the country's first Fair Trade, organic coffee export cooperative, which introduced him to the transformational power of Fair Trade. Subsequently, Paul served as strategy consultant and development advisor to 22 cooperative enterprises throughout Latin America and Asia, helping them become more competitive, democratic and self-reliant. Paul’s first-hand experience over the last 30 years in the areas of global supply chain transparency, social auditing, sustainable agriculture, and cooperative enterprise development is unique in the certification world.
Paul has received numerous honors and awards for his pioneering work as a social entrepreneur in the Fair Trade movement. In 2000 he received the prestigious international Ashoka Fellowship for social entrepreneurship. In 2001 Paul was recognized by the AVINA Foundation for his "leadership for change.” Paul was honored by the Klaus Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship and the World Economic Forum as one of the world's top 40 Social Entrepreneurs in 2002. Fast Company magazine named Paul “Social Capitalist of the Year” four years in a row (2005-08). Paul also received the prestigious Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship and has been honored by the Clinton Global Initiative for his leadership in Fair Trade. Paul holds an Economics and Political Science degree from Yale University and an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.
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This is a lovely keepsake for parents as it is painted on board canvas. I purchase my canvas boards at Michaels in packs of 10 with my 40% off coupon. I use the cheap liquid craft paint.
STEP ONE: Mix up several mixtures of blue for the pond. Remember to have one a bit on the purple side or pinkish.
STEP TWO: Let the children cover their canvas with broke strokes of these colors. I let them "go for it." Let this dry before the next step.
STEP THREE: I give them several sizes of lily pad tracers to trace on their canvas.
STEP FOUR: I mix up several shades of green and let them paint the lily pads. Let this dry before going on to the next step.
STEP FIVE: I mix up three colors for the lilies - pink, light pink and yellow. I tell them to begin with the darker pink and build to yellow. Then we use the side of a cardboard piece and scrape lines into the wet paint. Let this dry before going on to the next step.
STEP SIX: Finally, I give them a selection of oil pastels to use. First, I offer white and blue oil pastels to make "swirls" in the pond. Second, I offer pinks and yellows to add lines to the flowers. I suggest they out line the flowers and lily pads. Finally, I offer greens and yellows for lines on the lily pads.
This is beautiful - really a great keepsake!
Delightful and joyful! Thank you for following me!
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It's wonderful. We're following your lesson and doing our own today. We watched Linnea in Monet's Garden a few days ago when I had too much of a migraine do do formal lessons:) This painting is a timely follow-up. Thanks!
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Fake Four Inc. was started in 2008 by Ceschi and David Ramos as an outlet to release music by members of Anonymous Inc. and friends. With the help of our growing roster, loyal fanbase and sister label, Circle Into Square, we've grown into a solid community with lots of exciting things to come.
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I was out getting some Christmas shopping done this afternoon when the news broke that the Reds had traded Yonder Alonso "plus others" for Padres starter, and potential ace, Mat Latos. As the afternoon grew old, the names of the "plus others" came out, and I was floored. Here are the details of the trade:
Reds get: Mat Latos
Padres get: Yonder Alonso, Edinson Volquez, Yasmani Grandal, and Brad Boxberger
Here is ESPN and SiriusXM's Jim Bowden's reaction:
- JimBowdenESPNxm JIM BOWDEN
Deal would have made more sense if the Reds had included Alonso or Grandal...but NOT both! Reds win short term..Padres win deal long term.
I couldn't agree more. I have to say I was very surprised at how much the Reds gave up in this deal for Latos. Don't get me wrong, I like Latos a lot, even pitching in Great American Ballpark.
More of my reaction and fantasy impact of this deal after the jump:
My second reaction to this deal was what are the Padres going to do with 4 first baseman? Yonder Alonso joins Jesus Guzman, Anthony Rizzo, and Kyle Blanks. Well Bowden reported that Alonso will be the Padres starting first baseman, and Rizzo will go back to AAA for "more seasoning", or could be traded. Bowden speculated that Padres GM Josh Byrnes could offer Rizzo to the Cubs, who need a first baseman and are rebuilding, for Matt Garza. I imagine the Padres would have to give up more than Rizzo for Garza. The Cubs could get more from the Rangers for Garza, possibly pitching prospect Martin Perez.
In addition to Alonso, the Padres received catching prospect Yasmani Grandal, Edinson Volquez and Brad Boxberger. Here's a quick take on the two prospects in the deal:
Yasmani Grandal
He played at three levels in the minors in 2011, hitting a combined .305-.401-.500 with 14 HRs and 68 RBI. Here is the breakdown of how he performed at each level, courtesy of Baseball-Reference:
Generated 12/17/2011.
Poll
Whose fantasy value increases the most in this deal?
Mat Latos (31 votes)
Yonder Alonso (72 votes)
Edinson Volquez (68 votes)
Yasmani Grandal (14 votes)
Brad Boxberger (10 votes)
195 total votes
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Deacons: Servant Models in the Church
Henry Webb$13.99Add Your ReviewFrom the days of the early church, deacons have been chosen to fulfill an essential ministry. Updating his classic resource, Webb explores the many facets of the pastoral assistant's life and role, including marriage, family life, conduct, priorities, and more. Helpful as yo... Learn More
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Just as Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet had traveled in 1673 to many regions of the southern United States, they had also been through the Missouri area. By April 9, 1682, the French explorer Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle took possession of the Louisiana Territory area for France of which Missouri was included. Over the next few years several settlements are attempted, but fail due to the living condition, usually swamp lands. In 1714, Etienne de Bourgmont finally manages to build and keep a fort for a number of years on the Missouri River near the mouth of the Grand River. In 1724, Fort Orleans was next built by de Bourgmont, but only last six years. St. Genevieve was established as a trading post, the first permanent white settlement.
The City of St. Louis further up the Mississippi River was founded by Pierre Laclede Liguest and Rene August Chouteau by 1764. In 1770, Spain now has control of the area of Missouri. Into the 1790s additional new towns were started along the river, including New Madrid. Then, in 1800, Spain returned the Louisiana territory to France and France sold it to the United States in 1803.
Expansion was underway by 1808, with the Missouri Fur Company organized in St. Louis. The abundance of animal pelts in the Mississippi Valley region played a key role in the development of the Upper Louisiana territory. In 1812, the Missouri Territory was created and stream boat traffic increased along the Mississippi River.
As the area grew, more African slaves are brought into Missouri. There were approximately 10,000 by 1818. The early white settlers came from several of the southeastern states and continued their use of slave labor. In August 1821, Missouri was admitted as a slave state under the ‘Missouri Compromise.’
One of the religious groups emigrating into Missouri were the Mormons. By 1838, due to internal conflicts with the state’s citizens and the Mormons, the "Extermination Order" against Mormons living in Missouri, was issued demanding that members of the Mormon church leave the state. There had been also more free African-Americans coming to Missouri and by 1842, Missouri then banned free blacks from settling in the state.
In 1849, Missouri towns of St. Louis, Independence, Westport, and St. Joseph had become points of departure for emigrants headed for California. Missouri was the "Gateway to the West" with the discovery of gold in California. The Pony Express started its first run from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California in April 1860.
Missouri was a border state and very divided during the American Civil War. Many of the Irish and German immigrants arriving in the late 1840s and 1850s fully understood famine, oppression and revolutionary upheaval. These newcomers to Missouri quickly expressed how they were unsympathetic to slavery. In January 1865, Missouri abolished slavery by an ordinance of immediate emancipation, making Missouri the first slave state to emancipate its slaves. Woman's Suffrage got started and organized in Missouri in 1867.
With the railroad system going through the state, the economic basis expanded for Missouri. This also opened new lands for settlement by Germans who were arriving in large numbers. They helped develop small diversified industries within the cities. Later Czechs and Italians immigrated to the state.
In looking at Missouri genealogy, it is seen that by the late 1800s most of the Native Indians had been moved out of the area or died. No Indian reservations were established for the few remaining.
The City of St. Louis has remained the center of the African-American population. Most of the ethnic background for citizens of Missouri today is that of German, then Irish and English.
The population changed from 1.2 million in 1860 to 3.1 million in 1900 to 6 million citizens in 2009. Roughly 87 percent of the population today is of European descent. There are 12 percent of African-American heritage and 2.5 of Hispanic background. A small group of Missouri Creoles south of St. Louis represents about 3.5 percent of the French ancestry.
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HOUX Family Tree and HOUX Genealogy Records
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Too many names
My family tree has about 1,000 people in it, that I have varying amounts of info on, and goes back 400 years on my paternal side, and over 200 years on my maternal side. How do I post all that so that it will be helpful to others looking for information?
Thomas Cooley of Attica & Canandaigua, NY
Thomas Cooley Jr. (Thomas I, Daniel III, Daniel II, Daniel I, Benjamin)
born: Oct 6 1778, probably Granville, MA
died: Oct 18, 1847 Darien, NY
buried: Attica Center Cemetery
married:
1)Dency Cook (1780-1806)
2)Rachel Hubbard (1790-1869)
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2)Alanson (1806-1883)
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10)Thomas (1824-1898)
11)Luman (1826-1894)
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Actress in Big Love and He's Just Not That Into You.
While growing up, she was involved in the North American Federation of Temple Youth.
She was in Mona Lisa Smile and was also in the ABC series Once Upon a Time.
She began dating Josh Dallas in 2011.
She starred with Julia Roberts in Mona Lisa Smile.
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The Albertine, Shepherd's Bush
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Pub Fairy is a passionate friend of bitter beer, but she'll skip it when she can't drink it anywhere comfortable. And that is why we include the Albertine here, even if you can't really fancy a pint in it. In an area devoted to noisy and aggressive enjoyment, this long-established wine bar is a haven of mental health. It serves excellent food and you needn't spend quite as much on the wine as you fear. It attracts the whippety young of the BBC because it's on Wood Lane, but even if you are luvvie-phobic, remember: better the spry than the demented. The staff are goodly, the proprietor discriminating in the old-fashioned way that doesn't need bouncers, and it feels like the best sort of pub, even if it isn't one.
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From Shepherds Bush Hammersmith and City Line, exit the station and turn left, then turn left up Wood Lane when you get to the junction. From Shepherds Bush Central Line, exit the station, turn right and walk along the top of the Green until you get to the Defectors Weld, which is on the opposite corner of Wood Lane to The Albertine. Cross the road, turn right, and look for the rosy glow on your left.
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Aiko P.O.V.
"Are you sure you will be okay dear?"
I sighed as quietly as possible, turning to face my mother. Here we go again, I thought as I pasted on my fake cheerful smile. "I'll be fine, Mother. If I don't leave now, I'll be late." I said, grabbing my favorite school bag, the black one that I had fixed up myself. The other bags that I had were designer bags, and I hated them.
"Wait, aren't you taking the limo?" Mother asked, seeing me run for the door.
"No way-erm, no I'll be fine. Goodbye!" I replied as I slipped out the door. Whew, that was a close one... I thought as I ran in the direction of my new school. Oh, dang it, I'm going to be late! To save time, instead of going through the front, I ran to the back of the school and climbed to the top of the wall. As I jumped down, it occurred to me that it was probably not the best idea to do that in a dress. Oh well, I don't care. Running inside, I stared down the empty hallways. Chemistry class 1/1, where are you? I looked around for about five minutes before I finally found the door.
"Sorry I'm late." I said as I walked in, bowing quickly. "I couldn't find the door." As I looked around the room, I noticed that basically everyone in the room was a guy! The guys stared at me,before yelling "It's a girl!" A lot of them started running towards me, but the first few got a taste of my heavy bag. They fell to the ground, and started laughing, until a boy with short black hair walked up to them and started lecturing them.
"Class, this is Daisuke Aiko. Aiko, why don't you go sit by Hayaka?" The teacher said, gesturing to said girl. I looked around, and saw the empty chair beside a girl with pink hair.
"Okay." I murmured, as I went to sit down.
Hayaka P.O.V.
"GOOD MORNING SCHOOL GANG LEADER!" greeted me as I reached the school.
"Good morning?" I replied nervously, looking between all the boys.
"School Gang Leader, we will carry you to the classroom!" The boys announced happily.
"That's really not-" I started to say, but stopped when Katou grabbed me and ran for the classroom.
"Are you okay Banchou?" He asked once we were safely inside, ignoring the yells echoing down the hall.
"Yeah, thanks Katou!" I replied, smiling. He turned away with a blush, getting up to confront the guys who had just walked in. Once everyone came in and sat down the teacher made an announcement. The teacher said we would be getting a new classmate, but they hadn't arrived yet. Of course, Ichiro and Mirai wanted it to be a girl, as did most of the class.
Another girl would be nice. I thought as I grabbed my books. We were just about to start when the door opened, and in walked...a girl! She was slightly taller than me, with a thin frame, and long red hair. Her uniform(which was originally white like mine) was made up of a black jacket and red dress, unlike my white jacket and dress. She had a black school bag with chains and studs on it, and it seemed to be very heavy. Immediately, the boys ran to get her, but she smacked some of the boys with her bag. Katou immediately got mad at the boys for messing with her, then escorted them back to their seats.
"Class, this is Daisuke Aiko. Aiko, why don't you go sit by Hayaka." The teacher said. Then the girl walked over and sat down beside me, in between me and Mirai.
"Hello, how are-" I started to say, but stopped when I heard the teacher ask us to open up our school books. Interrupted again! Oh, well. I know! I'll just ask her sit with us for lunch! Smiling, I opened up my chemistry book.
Aiko P.O.V.
At lunchtime, I was stuck looking for a place to sit. There were boys everywhere!
"Aiko! Over here!" came a voice behind me. I turned to see Hayaka waving me over to a table. There were already four other people there, the black-haired boy, a boy with orange hair, a boy with blue hair, and a boy that had red hair with a dyed black fringe. I walked over to the table, and Hayaka moved over to make space for me. Once I'd sat down, she made introductions.
"This is Katou," she said pointing to the black-haired one. "This is Shun," the orange-haired one. "This is Ichiro," the blue haired one. "And this is Mirai." the red-haired one.
"You should be careful around here," Katou murmured. "We have fights almost everyday."
Everday? I could hardly believe my luck! "You don't say." I replied, giving him a curious look.
Mirai nodded excitedly. "Here," he said, taking my bag. "I'll put a metal plate in it."
Hayaka laughed. "I need to remove one of mine. I have two in here."
"Speaking of fights," Ichiro put down his lunch, taking a newspaper from his bag. "Did you hear that there was another sighting of Akio?" Hearing that name, I almost choked on my drink. Oh no, not again.
"Akio?" I asked hesitantly, hoping I didn't look too suspicious.
"Yeah," said Mirai. "Akio Hitoshi. He defeated the Takeshi gang four months ago, the most notorious gang in Dechuan. And he was only in middle school!" Before I could say anything, the bell rang again.
"Well, lunch time's over, let's get back to class." Hayaka murmured as she cleaned up her space."Let's go."
"Sure thing." I replied as I followed the group back towards the classrooms. I should be careful at this school. Who knows who's watching.
After school, Mirai walked with me to my house, since apparently he lived near me. On the way there, I decided to ask him about Akio. Anything that made him think I didn't know about the guy.
"So where was he seen this time? That Akio guy?" I asked.
"Well, he was spotted near the beach. He beat up some boys, some of which are students at our school." Mirai answered, before turning to me. "It happened last week. So, Aiko, where do you live?"
I cringed inwardly. Well, since he's walking with me, I might as well tell him. Though I really don't want to. I stopped, and pointed at a mansion a few blocks away from us. He froze, then gaped as he took it in.
"So, you're family is well off, huh?" he muttered awkwardly. I blushed, but quickly regained control of my embarrassment.
"Yeah well," I said, sighing. "Sometimes I wish I could just be normal."
We walked the rest of the way in silence until we reached my house.
"So, do you want me to come by tomorrow?" Mirai asked, stopping in front of the gate.
I stared at him, probably gaping. "Tomorrow?"
"Yeah. Do you want me to walk you to school?" He asked again.
"Sure." I replied, as a smile broke out on my face. "You don't mind?" "
No, it'll be fine." Mirai said, chuckling. "I'll be here at seven thirty, so don't forget!" He threw me a fake salute, before turning and waved to me before starting to walk towards his house.
I couldn't help but smile. He's actually a pretty nice guy. I thought as I walked inside.
"Welcome home Miss Aiko." One of the maids took my bag, smiling at me. "How was your day?" I thought about it for a minute.
"Well... it was certainly different, but is was nice."
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Preds Season Over, but Not Forgotten
The Nashville Predators truly have some of the best fans in the league, and it proved that Monday night after being eliminated by the Vancouver Canucks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semi-finals.
The 17,113 individuals in attendance stood behind their Predators as the hand shakes were given between the players and coaches of the clubs, and sent the Preds off with an incredible ovation. The crowd stayed in the stands cheering on Nashville, who had its best season in franchise history, and didn't leave until the Preds left the ice.
It was an incredible sight to see, and despite the loss the fans were absolutely proud to call themselves Preds fans.
Nashville's may have been eliminated but that doesn't change the fact that they had one of the best playoff runs in franchise history and continually made history during the push. The success the Predators found this year garnered a lot of new fans and will undoubtedly bring in more new fans in the season to come.
I'm proud to say that I am a fan of the Nashville Predators and happy with everything the team did this season even if they were knocked out of the post season.
Hockey may be over in Smashville for the 2010-2011 season, but it will not be forgotten. Nashville finally received the attention it deserved during its historic playoff run, and will hopefully be recognized as a respectable team and a hockey town from now on.
Game 6 Recap:
Despite an early first period fluke, Nashville played one of its best games this series. It was not going to give up without a fight and that's what's so great about this hockey team. In the face of total elimination, it fights until the last second and never gives up.
Monday night's game was intense from start to finish. The Preds started the opening frame with all sorts of energy and for once in the series, had a lot of time possession time with the puck. However, the Canucks were able to get on the board early when Ryan Suter made a poor decision pass to Weber right in front of Pekka Rinne that was intercepted by none other than Ryan Kesler.
Kesler found Mason Raymond skating towards the net and passed the puck over to him where he backhanded the puck into the twine.
If things couldn't get any worse being down 1-0 to the best team in the league, they did when the zebra's called an unsportsman-like conduct penalty on Jordin Tootoo just over a minute after Raymond's goal.
The call was questionable at best. It appeared that Toots was cross checked and fell to the ice as a result of being hit by the stick by such a brute force, but as had been the case this whole series, the refs played favorites and gave Vancouver the power play.
Vancouver showcased to Nashville why they finished the regular season with one of the top power play units in the league when they scored their second goal of the night just 36 seconds into the Tootoo minor penalty.
Again, Kesler demonstrated how awesome of a player he really is when he got the puck to Daniel Sedin who scored his first goal of the series. Daniels brother, Henrick, also assisted the goal that brought the 'Nucks up 2-0.
Nashville finally answered when David Legwand took a shot to the left of Luongo that somehow found its way past the goal line and into the net. The goal had to be reviewed by the officials and for good reason.
Even on the replay, I still can't find the puck, but I'm glad for once that the zebra's and the hockey giants up in Canada sided with Nashville and called the goal good.
Joel Ward and Sergei Kostitsyn were given assists on Leggy's goal, which continued Ward's point streak to five games and saw the first point by Kostitsyn in the series.
The Predators had the chance to tie things up when Martin Erat got a break-away chance at 13:45 in the second, but he waited too long to make a move and was taken down in front of Luongo and missed his chance. Many fans felt as though Erat should have been given a penalty shot, but the hit was clean and didn't warrant any kind of punishment against the Canucks.
If Erat would have just taken a shot instead of trying to rush the net, I believe he would have tied things up. But as Nashville always does, the perfect play is for some reason more important to the team rather than just getting the puck on net.
The Canucks went on to win the game 2-1 and eliminate the Predators from the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Other Notes:
It wasn't that Vancouver played a better game, because they didn't by any means. They were outshot in the first and second period and played more time on the chase rather than carrying the puck into the zone. Nashville just made some bad plays, one of which resulted in a turnover by Suter and the first goal of the night by Raymond.
We also can't exactly blame the refs for costing us the game this time either. Nashville had five power play chances over the course of the night, but continued to struggle getting anything done with the man advantage. The team will definitely work to fix that problem next season.
The game was yet another where the team victorious won by a lone goal.
I really hope that the Sharks can get things done tonight and stop the Red Wings dead in their tracks. I don't want Vancouver to win the cup, and I especially don't want the Wings to win either. And if the Sharks win do win tonight, then the Canucks are going to have a hard time advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Both Chicago and Nashville made Vancouver work extremely hard to eliminate them from the post season, and if San Jose is their next opponent, they will have to work just as hard if not more.
Win this game San Jose and eliminate the Vancouver, and Smashville will forgive you a little bit for knocking us out of the playoffs those two consecutive years.
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June Shortstop Tier Rankings
A lot has happened since the May consensus shortstop rankings were published. Those will be updated around the All-Star break, but until then here are my tiered rankings for June.
Tier 1
Starlin Castro
Troy Tulowitzki
Rafael Furcal
Jed Lowrie
Hanley Ramirez
Castro was a pretty valuable player last year when he hit 10 home runs, stole 22 bases and hit .307. We’re through 60 games this season and he already has five homers and 16 steals and is hitting .308. Our ZiPS updated season projections have him swiping 32 bags with 11 homers. He’s being far more aggressive than last season, swinging at 41.6 percent of balls outside the zone, but it’s possible he goes 15/30/.300 with 80 RBI and 80 runs. Not many players, let alone shortstops, are going to have those totals. The biggest surprise in this group is Jed Lowrie. We’ve all been teased by his potential before. He’s getting regular playing time now, and has avoided injury thus far, and the results are speaking for themselves. His 12 homers lead the position, though he’s driven in himself nearly half the time. He’s become more selective this season, swinging less and walking more. I’ve always been a Lowrie believer and it’s paying off right now.
Tier 2
Derek Jeter
Elvis Andrus
Jose Reyes
Asdrubal Cabrera
Kyle Seager
The real surprise of this group is Seager. The 24-year-old has impressed all around and is going to finish with double digit steals and home runs while maintaining a decent average and OBP. He already has 17 doubles as well, pushing his Isolated Slugging (SLG% – BA) to .210, second behind Jed Lowrie. Reyes had a rough April in his new environment, but has been returning to normal levels since. Every one of his main slash numbers has gone up from April to May and May to June. If he keeps it up he’ll get bumped into the first tier. Andrus is hitting for a higher average, getting on base more, and slugging more than ever. He’s on pace to have the lowest stolen base total of his career, but should still get to 30 bags.
Tier 3
J.J. Hardy
Mike Aviles
Ian Desmond
Jimmy Rollins
Marco Scutaro
Zack Cozart
Jhonny Peralta
I’m not a believer in Aviles, as I’ve written lately. He had a decent start but doesn’t have the plate discipline I like to push him any higher. Hardy has great power for the position, but you have to be ok with giving up some batting average in exchange for home runs. The same goes for Desmond, though he’ll steal you ~15-20 bases. Peralta has been a disappointment after a great 2011 season. He’s started to rebound, though, posting a .756 OPS in May and a 1.054 OPS in 23 June plate appearances. If he keeps it up he will easily move up a tier in next month’s rankings.
Tier 4
Dee Gordon
Alcides Escobar
Yunel Escobar
Gordon has been a disappointment, not getting on base enough to use his amazing speed. He does have 17 steals, but how many could he have if his on base percentage wasn’t .280? Of the two Escobars, Alcides is playing the best. He’s been much better than his last two seasons, raising his average and OBP to respectable levels. That success is partly due to an increase in his BABIP of .345 when it hadn’t cracked .290 in 2010 or 2011. When you’re not fast, having a 63.2% ground ball rate is rarely a good idea. Yunel Escobar is finding that out the hard way. After a very good 2011 he’s hitting just .250/.307/.329.
The Rest
Alexei Ramirez
Willie Bloomquist
Jamey Carroll
Sean Rodriguez
Elliot Johnson
Cliff Pennington
Brandon Crawford
Erick Aybar
These players shouldn’t be owned in standard mixed leagues. They simply don’t provide enough value to sustain ownership.
STARLIN CASTRO at number one? Just leaving aside for the moment any arguments about Tulo being that he’s out with an injury (albeit one that should see him return in 3 days) you used the ZiPS projection for Castro to justify his #1 ranking. Then you put Hanley Ramirez, who’s ZiPS projection utterly annihilates Castro’s, 4 spots beneath him. Is this tailored for a league that weights singles as if they’re home runs??? I don’t get it.
Maybe I’m biased since I have Tulo in 4 of my 5 leagues (including 2 long term keepers)…but having Castro ahead Tulo is nucking futs.
Andrelton Simmons?
Great call on Seager. Unfortunately he hasn’t played any games at SS this year and in ESPN leagues he qualifies only as a 3B.
He does qualify at SS in yahoo leagues.
Stopped reading when I saw tier 1.
I’ll assume you wrote this to convince someone in your league to trade you Hanley for Jed Lowrie.
Godspeed
Agreed.
I’m extremely confused and didn’t bother proceeding after tier 1… Lowrie and Furcal in tier 1 and Castro #1 overall? I don’t get it.
(Although I did scroll down to read some comments on these bizarre ranks)
At what point do we stop assuming Asdrubal Cabrera is going to regress and think that possibly we simply have a case of a guy who has been around for a while, but is only now beginning to hit his prime? His plate discipline numbers suggest that his decrease in K’s and increase in BB’s can be sustained, and even with a HR/FB ratio about 4% lower than last year, he should still finish with 15 homeruns to go along with 30+ doubles.
Yeah, ridiculous to have Castro at 1…..
furcal ahead of cabrera? please explaine
Great List…any thoughts on where Plouffe would fit in these tiers?
Plouffe is SS eligible in most leagues…if Seager’s on this list, Plouffe HAS to be.
STARLIN CASTRO at #1?
JED LOWRIE ahead of Hanley Ramirez?
WTF?? this may be more inane than the NL SP list that Dan Wade pooped out last week.
wait a minute, I just passed out and hit my head on the floor and blacked out, I just had this horrible dream where somebody thought Jed Lowrie was a better fantasy SS going forward than Hanley Rami… OH MY GOD IT WASN’T A DREAM.
Hanley: .254, 33 R, 11 HR, 37 RBI, 10 SB
Lowrie: .289, 27 R, 12 HR, 28 RBI, 2 SB
Lowrie hasn’t even been better than Hanley for the first two months of the season. Unbelievable.
if you use those kind of stats around here to back an argument, you’re bound to get shunned.
Still, I agree. Castro at 1 is a bit much, need to see more out of furcal and lowrie, ANDRUS should be tier one, right up there with Castro as he is a starlin with a little less power and a little more speed. Having Jeter ahead of him, especially after acknowledging Andrus’ enormous strides towards stardom with the batting average, XBH, and plate discipline all skyrocketing. He was considered #5-6 coming INTO the year.
what are you talking about Daniel?
This is a fantasy article. Those are the exact stats that matter.
hey, remember when Erik Hahmann ranked Jed Lowrie ahead of Hanley Ramirez in a SS fantasy ranking?
no? …. um, then do you remember when Erik Hahmann “purposely excluded” Hanley Ramirez in the SS keeper rankings this past offseason, and then posted a lame follow-up article about why he couldn’t handle the task?
no? ….. um, then do you remember when Erik Hahmann made the same idiotic mistake in his SS rankings last year when he ranked Hanley Ramirez at the bottom of tier 3, outside the top 10, and behind such luminaries as Erick Aybar, Yunel Escobar and Sexwi-Lexei?
so why does Erik still get to do SS articles? Thank god for the consensus rankings.
obviously I’m bored at work, don’t mean to sit here harassing poor Mr. Hahmann for his incompetence as I know we aren’t ever allowed to criticize free content… but maybe it would be better if the individual rankings articles had to be passed around to other FG authors for quick approval just to make sure nothing fails the “sanity check / smell test”.
this is a serious request. I’m sure if Erik had emailed his proposed tiers out to Eno et al somebody would have been like, um, have you actually thought this through good sir?
Yea… generally they’re good but definitely some glaring mistakes here.
Bonifacio is due back in a few weeks, and still leads all SS in SB. Since his legs were not injured, and his thumb never did much heavy lifting anyway (.047 ISO) he should probably still be in Tier 3 or so.
~ if you use those kind of stats around here to back an argument, you’re bound to get shunned. ~
Normally, I would agree with that point. But in the context of fantasy rankings, those old school numbers are probably the best to use. And the newer metrics can give some insight as to whether one thinks that performance can be sustained or will regress. But I have never been part of a league that used BABIP, ISO, WAR, etc.
yes, I acknowledge that right now. My bad. Still, just using those numbers isn’t going to get you any where in determining future production.
I wasn’t sure if you were being sarcastic or not but apparently you missed my point.
First off, this is a 5×5 fantasy article and the stats I quoted are their 5×5 stats, so it’s 100% relevant.
Second, the point wasn’t about predicting future performance. Rather, the point was to highlight the absurdity of ranking Lowrie ahead of Hanley by pointing out that even THIS SEASON to date Hanley has been better.
Obviously, no analysis of career performance nor future projections would possibly rank Lowrie in the same universe as Hanley as a fantasy player. So the ONLY possible explanation is that current season performance strongly favors Lowrie. Thus the reason for pointing out that even that isn’t valid, as Hanley has been better YTD.
Just one more way to show how ridiculous the ranking was.
I really enjoy whenever there’s a new Hahmann article, if only for the comments.
I’m not going to overreact or be “rude” in reply to this article like many other commenters, but I still have a few objections. Mainly because I actually want a reply. Many, in fact, but I just want to talk about Elvis Andrus’ ranking. Keep in mind, that, coming into the season, he was generally ranked behind Tulo, Reyes, Castro, Ramirez, and by some Cabrera. This year, he is having a career year by far.
First of all, WAR has Lowrie and Andrus easily on top. Even with the injury, it makes sense that Tulo is ahead of Andrus, just because of his elite track record
I’ll just leave Hanley and Tulo alone.
Looking at Castro, Furcal, Lowrie and Jeter, here are some numbers.
BB/K
Andrus-0.94
Furcal-0.72
Lowrie-0.67
Jeter-0.63
Castro-0.14 (ew…)
That’s just basic plate discipline. Andrus has the second highest Zone% of all SS, eclipsing the 50% mark and 3% higher than the next highest of the bunch in Lowrie; with the Ranger lineup’s protection behind Andrus, he clearly isn’t being pitched around, rather being attacked with strikes. To have so much of a better BB/K than the others while getting the most strikes is definitely to his credit. His SwStr% is only higher than Furcal (by a tenth of a %). Anyway, it’s probably pretty clear that, for leagues with OBP, Andrus’ OBP is no fluke.
Andrus has no ISO; that’s not part of his game. Yet it is still trending up, as his 2B+3B is already as high as 2010, almost as high as 2009 and on pace to easily ecliple his career high of 30 in 2011. Even his drawfish ISO this year is xtill barely lower than the likes of Furcal, Jeter and Castro. His OBP easily makes up for that small difference.
All told, his season to this point is very similar to Jeter and furcal (OBP and Power). Not including Andrus’ speed, easily the best. Which one projects to continue and/or have this success over many years. Who was expected to do the best? Andrus. I really don’t see any reason for Jeter and Furcal to be above him.
Concerning Castro, Castro has a little more pop than Andrus, but his inability to walk and get on base as much as Andrus more than makes up for that small difference. He has a few more steals but hasn’t in the past and they will probably end up with a similar number. Having Castro above him is not that unreasonable, but in no way should Starlin be a tier and a half above Andrus.
Andrus’ power is not at all like Lowrie and Cabrera. Their OBPs aren’t much below andrus’s. The steals for Andrus make up for part of that. Does Lowrie have the track record to be expected to sustain his numbers?
Standard stats for 5 by 5 fantasy players? Runs+RBi is in this order: Furcal, Andrus, Castro, Lowrie, Cabrera, Jeter.
in the end, this is how I assess those above Andrus.
Tulo and Hanley-Yeah, probably.
Castro, Lowrie and Cabrera-I don’t quite think so, but a pretty good case can be made.
Furcal and Jeter-No…
Check that: I’m not sure why I suddenly added Asdrubal into the equation…must have thought he was ranked ahead of Andrus as well. Ignore what I said about Cabrera.
These rankings are downright horrible.
I find it pretty cowardly that this author’s rankings are almost universally blasted, yet he never posts in the comments to defend his position or accept that he might have made a mistake.
After so many controversial/horrible posts, why does Fangraphs continue to allow him to write these?
obviously I agree ;-)
I really do think the worst part is his unwillingness to appear in the comments and defend his rankings with analysis / rationale. It’s smacks of both cowardice and pretension.
Say what you will about the other guys, but Eno, Howard, Pods, etc. are more than willing to come talk about their articles. Even poor Howard who sticks his neck out to the snarky stathead crowd with his “Kicking Rocks” column is willing to respond to the more abusive posts :p
Agreed… I hate to criticize a man who’s working for free, but this is pretty bad. Add to it that Hahmann bascially refuses to defend himself and it seems a bit pretentious.
A lot of “the rest” have to be owned in mixers, if you use a 2B, SS and MI position.
I just gave out Carlos Quentin for Kyle Seager straight up, in hopes for Petco to devour Quentins quick start and I need help at 2b. Was it a decent trade?
that’s a bit tricky as it will be highly dependent on your team needs. Despite his nice start to the season, I still think Seager has most value as a “swiss army knife” who can rotate around your roster and plug holes making sure you don’t lose AB’s when a guy has a day off or misses a few games to a minor injury.
that said, he’s not an elite performer in any category and his value comes from positional flexibility and broadly decent performance — he won’t kill you in any category but isn’t going to put you over the top either.
Quentin probably will still hit for power at Petco (it only really murders LH powr) and also stands a decent chance of getting traded, so I’m not sure your rationale was sound. I do like trading Quentin now with his hot start, but I think you could have aimed higher than Seager. But losing Quentin isn’t going to kill your team, he’s “just” a decent power hitting OF over the long run, he’s really a 2-cat guy (HR + RBI) and is a total zero in SB and mediocre in R + AVG.
They dont have Starlin ranked #1, he is in the Top Tier…Which means he has been one of the Top Shortstops this year…those are the top 5 thus far….
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8-year-old Jane Fiemeyer, aka Warrior Princess, of Minnesota has been battling Leukemia for over a year now, and she’s reached out to some very awesome guys for a very special request.
Jane’s mother, Jil Fiemeyer, put off signing up for Make-A-Wish Foundation until very recently. “It was always kind of one of those things that we would do when the bone marrow was complete and she was healthy to enjoy it,” Jil says. She has been trying her best to make Jane’s dream of meeting the band Big Time Rush come true, asking everyone to spread the word so hopefully the boys will see it.
Soon enough, Kevin Schmidt, brother of Kendall, tweeted, “Beautiful Jane Flemeyer, a birdy told me for you to look out for a message from @bigtimerush tomorrow. :) Xo Warrior Princess, Kevin.” Kendall and Logan along with Kendall's brother recorded a video for Jane and are working on setting up a Skype session with her.
It’s amazing what Big Time Rush is doing for Jane, and we with the Firmeyer family and the Warrior Princess the best!
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08:13 AM ET 08.17 | Rick Carlisle's options appear to be drying up. The Mavericks' search for a successor to lead assistant coach Terry Stotts will continue without two of the prime names [Carlisle] had been targeting. Former Toronto Raptors coach Jay Triano, according to NBA coaching sources, is poised to join Stotts' staff in Portland as opposed to coming to Dallas. That means Stotts. ... Two coaching sources said late Thursday that a new name to watch in the Mavs' search, who fulfills the head-coaching prerequisites, is Jim O'Brien.
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Seems like a lot of assistant coaches are moving this year. Interesting that is not just players in this off-season.
Carlisle is a good coach and the Mavs are re-building themselves. Looks like a good place to be for an assistant.
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Yeah, that's an interesting line. I thought Cuban was happy with Carlisle. And no report of any "falling out."
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Otis, you're a Mavs guy. Any report of Carlisle wanting to leave or Cuban wanting him to go? See jgb's highlight on head coaching reqs.
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I actually miss it now...glad there are some games on tonight though to give me my sports 'fix'..LOL!
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Sorry, I don't think they're getting on the podium. All of a sudden, this team is in a world of hurt.
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Editorial: Contributions are worth recognizingFarmington’s present is built on the hard work done by a lot of people over the course of a lot of years. They provided activities for residents. They shaped the city’s development as it grew from a small farm town to a full-fledged suburb.
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Editorial: Take the opportunity to give inputWe are big advocates at the Independent of residents getting involved in the decisions that shape their lives. The more informed Farmington residents are, and the more they make their opinions known to the city council and school board members who make those big decisions, the better off everyone will be.
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Editorial: Libraries are changing with the timesIt’s easy to overlook your local library. It’s there. It has books. If you fill out a form and carry a card with you, it will let you take those books home with you for a little while. It’s, you know, nice. Easy.
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Editorial: Let’s make high turnout a habitWhatever the results of Tuesday’s election in Farmington, no matter who is happy and who is sad, there is one thing that seems remarkably clear: The results, at least locally, are a good indication of what Farmington residents wanted. Everybody should be happy about that.
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Mr. Chairman and members of the subcommittee: Thank you for this opportunity to discuss the U.S. Government's response to drug-related money laundering in Mexico. President Clinton and Secretary Christopher have made the fight against global money laundering and international organized crime one of our principal foreign policy concerns, integrating it with our other key national security objectives. In this regard, battling the growing strength and wealth of the Mexican drug cartels, responsible for shipping some 50% to 70% of all cocaine to the U.S. market and huge amounts of other illicit drugs, is especially important.
Success in achieving our foreign policy and law enforcement objectives in Mexico and elsewhere strongly depends on a coordinated strategy at home and abroad. As you know, both the Secretary of State and the U.S. Chief of Mission have statutory responsibilities for coordinating activities of U.S. Government personnel abroad, including the representatives of U.S. law enforcement agencies. The Department of State also supports our law enforcement mission using the tools of diplomacy to enhance international cooperation and by funding technical assistance and law enforcement training programs internationally. I would, therefore, like to discuss the State Department's role in advancing our law enforcement interests in Mexico with special reference to money laundering linked to the illegal drug trade.
As committee members know, the President gave Mexico full certification for its narcotics control record in the last cycle. There should be no mistake about the Administration's position. We share the Congress' serious concerns about the drug trade in Mexico and its impact on our own narcotics problem at home. President Zedillo also recognizes the seriousness of the drug trafficking situation and has declared it to be the principal national security threat to his country. The Mexican Government is taking demonstrable action to fight drug trafficking and related crimes, including money laundering.
The Money Laundering Threat in Mexico
Money laundering is a global phenomenon--a threat to financial institutions and stability around the world. The United States is no exception. It tends to move away from jurisdictions that impose effective controls and to those where such controls are not in place. As criminals have seen the risk and cost of money laundering rise in the U.S., they have looked to Mexico and other markets for the initial placement of their illicit proceeds. As the State Department noted in its 1996 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR), Mexico is a high-priority money laundering concern, primarily for this reason. Its proximity to the U.S.; serious problems of corruption; and lack--until earlier this year--of adequate legislation, regulation or enforcement made Mexico an increasingly important "money laundering haven of choice for initial placement of U.S. drug cash into the world's financial system." Once placed into Mexico's increasingly sophisticated financial system, these proceeds can be moved in a variety of forms, including wire transfers and drafts drawn on Mexican banks payable through United States' correspondent accounts. All of these mechanisms are, of course, designed to conceal the illicit source of these funds. Indeed, the successful layering of complex financial transactions allows illicit proceeds, generated in the U.S., to be repatriated to the U.S. undetected.
There are many reasons why Mexico is a major destination of choice for Western Hemisphere drug cartels seeking to evade tighter enforcement measures in the U.S. The porous 2,000-mile border between the U.S. and Mexico allows bulk cash to be smuggled out of the U.S. and into Mexico with relative ease. Because Mexico is only now developing suspicious reporting and large currency transaction reporting requirements, these illicit proceeds have been placed into Mexican banks and non-bank financial institutions with virtual anonymity. Mexican officials have also stated that corruption within the supervision and enforcement systems is another important factor facilitating money laundering in Mexico. Indeed, money laundering activities are enormously profitable for compromised financial institutions, corrupt banking officials and money brokers, and others willing to exploit the weaknesses in the Mexican financial system.
Mexican officials estimate that roughly $30 billion in drug cash was repatriated to Mexican drug cartels in 1994, and an even higher amount was moved into Mexico for repatriation to Colombia during the same period. Recent allegations of money laundering and corruption leveled at important politicians in Mexico have heightened awareness and concern about this problem in Mexico and the United States.
The U.S. Response
U.S. engagement with Mexico to enhance our anti-money laundering efforts is not itself new. As part of the Administration's narcotics control strategy and its rigorous application of the drug certification law, we have targeted money laundering controls as a key component of the program to combat drugs. If we are to attack the drug cartels successfully, we must attack their financial resources with vigorous enforcement of money laundering and asset forfeiture laws. In this regard, we have for some time worked closely with Mexican law enforcement officials to investigate and prosecute money launderers and drug traffickers. The January 1996 deportation of Juan Garcia Abrego, the first foreign-based drug trafficker to be placed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List, is only one example of the success of these cooperative efforts. In general, the Mexican Government's performance in extraditing fugitives to the United States has improved substantially in 1996. Twice as many fugitives--10 in all--were extradited to the U.S. in the first eight months of 1996 as in all of 1995. Among the 1996 extraditees are two Mexican nationals, an unprecedented step given the Mexican constitution's strictures on extraditions of nationals. Additional extraditions of Mexican nationals are anticipated. Of course, we want to see all of our extradition requests honored in every country to bring criminals to justice. But we are seeing more criminals returned to the United States or prosecuted in Mexico, and this is progress.
The Department of State works closely with U.S. law enforcement agencies to support the full range of fugitive and other law enforcement investigations involving Mexico and, where appropriate, to secure the cooperation and participation of Mexican authorities. We also support law enforcement training efforts in Mexico designed specifically to enhance its ability to work effectively with U.S. law enforcement officials.
Our efforts have been hampered, however, by Mexico's slow progress in developing a comprehensive anti-money laundering regime of its own. Ultimately, it is the adoption and aggressive enforcement of strong laws and regulations in Mexico that will allow it to become a fully effective partner in the global fight against money laundering. We have, therefore, redoubled our efforts to work with Mexico to develop this comprehensive regimen. Our efforts have centered around two Presidential initiatives that I would like to discuss briefly.
President Clinton directed last fall that Treasury, in consultation with State and Justice, identify countries which have the most serious money laundering problems and pursue appropriate measures to address our concerns. To implement this strategy, the law enforcement, intelligence and diplomatic communities have worked together to assess global money laundering and develop country-specific programs to address it. At this juncture, we are in the initial stages of engaging diplomatic efforts with countries identified as having serious money laundering problems. In accordance with the tenets of this Presidential directive, more aggressive measures to bring about the necessary reforms are being deferred until diplomatic avenues have been pursued fully.
As we developed our money laundering strategy, it became clear that in Mexico, money laundering controls had to be part of a comprehensive drug control effort. Since President Zedillo took office in December 1994, Mexico's counternarcotics efforts have intensified significantly--in eradication, law enforcement action, interdiction, and judicial sector reform. In March 1995, President Clinton and President Zedillo established a High Level Contact Group to ensure that important areas of the bilateral relationship - including money laundering concerns - receive regular attention at the most senior levels of government, both to press for even greater cooperation and work to resolve disputes. Under the supervision of the High Level Contact Group, technical working groups have been established on such issues as counternarcotics efforts, arms trafficking, chemical precursors and money laundering.
Our efforts to engage Mexico in these related Presidential initiatives are already bearing fruit. In May 1996, after years of inaction by previous governments, the Zedillo Administration enacted a bill establishing money laundering as a criminal offense punishable by five to 15 years imprisonment. Prior to this new law, money laundering in Mexico was a tax offense which provided for a penalty of only three to nine years and could only be triggered through the course of an audit of a financial institution.
By contrast, the May 1996 legislation has important features that will clearly strengthen the Mexican Government's capability to detect, investigate and prosecute money launderers. It includes a wide range of predicate offenses--beyond drug trafficking. This is important because we know that sophisticated money launderers increasingly co-mingle the proceeds of drug and non-drug crimes. The legislation also applies equally to all those involved in laundering transactions, including the employees and officers of financial institutions. Moreover, while the law on its face requires an individual to have actual knowledge that the proceeds being laundered come from an illicit source, Mexican officials have advised us that, similar to U.S. law, the knowledge requirement also includes "willful blindness." As our law enforcement colleagues will no doubt tell you, the adoption of this standard is an important feature to compel vigilance among bank officials and others who may otherwise hide their heads in the sand to facilitate money laundering activity.
In addition to the May 1996 money laundering legislation, the Mexican Government has also submitted to the Mexican Congress a critically important legal package aimed at enhancing the government's ability to combat organized crime. This bill was approved overwhelmingly by the Mexican Senate in May and now awaits review by the Chamber of Deputies. It provides for use of modern investigative tools and techniques by Mexican law enforcement personnel, such as electronic surveillance and use of undercover operations, and also establishes a system for witness protection. These have been critical to our success against organized crime in the U.S. and we have long encouraged Mexico to consider adopting similar provisions. It is worth noting, too, that the Zedillo Government had to overcome considerable legal, even constitutional, obstacles, as well as to address public concerns about the potential for abuse of these new authorities.
We hope this important bill will pass soon so that the Government of Mexico can begin work on drafting and implementing regulations and to train its law enforcement personnel how to use the evidence obtained with these tools in criminal prosecution. Many of these regulations will involve significant departures from past practices and traditions. The government also plans to set up systems of checks and balances and other controls to prevent abuse of the new authorities by overzealous or corrupt government personnel. The U.S. has offered to provide training and technical assistance as part of a bilateral plan being developed under the auspices of the U.S.-Mexican High Level Contact Group on Narcotics Control.
The Zedillo Administration has also recognized the importance of developing an adequate reporting system for financial institutions. Pursuant to authorities provided by current money laundering legislation, the government is now drafting regulations that would require banks and other financial institutions to report suspicious transactions and large currency transactions to government authorities. The Mexican Government has established early 1997 as the target for implementing the suspicious transaction reporting (STR) requirements, to be followed by regulations for currency transaction reporting (CTR). However, the timely implementation of these regulations depends in part on Mexico's ability to procure specialized computers and software, which I will discuss in a moment.
Any discussion of Mexican law enforcement efforts must address the Zedillo Government's efforts to counter and control corruption. Both President Zedillo and Attorney General Lozano have publicly acknowledged that official corruption is a serious problem in the Mexican justice sector and have taken aggressive measures to counter it. This was a major objective of the reorganization of the Justice Ministry (PGR) in 1995. The firing of over 1,200 federal police agents for narco-corruption and other abuses is the second such mass dismissal since Zedillo took office; we view this as a promising development.
Moreover, the Mexican Government is taking greater steps to change both recruiting and personnel practices that contributed in the past to the spread of corruption; nonetheless, much more needs to be done to strengthen legal/judicial institutions. The U.S. has offered, and the Government of Mexico has accepted, training and technical assistance, and this will be expanded under the bilateral training plan. The Zedillo Government's progress in this important area to date is encouraging, but we will continue to stress the importance of meaningful and concrete action against narco and other corruption to the bilateral relationship.
Mexico's important legislative and other achievements are not themselves enough to address the threat of money laundering. The true test of the Zedillo Administration's willingness to combat money laundering is whether it will take concrete steps to implement the new laws, to adopt needed regulatory reform to supervise the financial system, to prosecute and convict money launderers in Mexico, and to seize and forfeit the assets involved. It is in these areas that the next phases of our diplomatic efforts are focused.
The Road Ahead
In the upcoming weeks and months, we will continue to move to address money laundering in Mexico. We will do so maintaining our bilateral dialogue with Mexico, supporting these efforts through technical assistance and training, and fully engaging in multilateral activities.
Bilateral Efforts: We are concentrating much of our bilateral dialogue in the High Level Contact Group process. As I noted earlier, within that framework we have formed a special sub-group to discuss specific anti-money laundering efforts and coordination issues with Mexican officials. This money laundering working group includes U.S. experts from the Departments of Treasury, State, and Justice, and Mexican experts from Treasury (Hacienda), Secretary of Foreign Relations (SRE), and the Attorney General's Office (Procuraduria). The general objectives of this group are to establish a forum in which both governments can, at a working level, candidly discuss ongoing initiatives to combat money laundering, and identify technical assistance and training that Mexican officials will require to adequately implement strong anti-money laundering measures. The group has already met twice this year, and will reconvene on a regular basis to discuss further issues such as information sharing, additional legislative and regulatory reforms, training and technical assistance and money laundering methodologies.
Training and Technical Assistance: We will support our bilateral discussions with targeted training and technical assistance. The U.S. is fortunate to have the best trained and most knowledgeable law enforcement and anti-money laundering experts in the world. Our law enforcement agencies have the benefit of decades of experience investigating and prosecuting money laundering in the U.S., more than virtually all other countries in the world. However, when attacking global money launderers, we know we must cooperate and coordinate with foreign law enforcement authorities, many of whom are ill equipped to undertake large financial investigations. We must be willing to provide our expertise to other nations as a way of accomplishing our goals. Our assistance is especially important in the anti-money laundering effort since these investigations in most instances are extremely complex and time consuming.
International law enforcement training is a critical component of U.S. foreign policy objectives. In undertaking international law enforcement training and technical assistance, particularly in anti-money laundering, the State Department has two basic goals in mind. The first is to build institutional expertise and capability in foreign countries so cooperation can increase. The second is to foster close working relationships between U.S. and foreign law enforcement authorities.
We administer our international training and technical assistance programs consistent with U.S. foreign policy. Providing training and technical assistance to Mexican officials can only further our foreign policy and law enforcement interests in combating international money launderers. We do this recognizing that resources are limited and it is important to coordinate this assistance among the multiple U.S. law enforcement agencies that have expertise in this area.
Key objectives of the interagency money laundering working group ares to identifying both short and long-term training and technical assistance needs for Mexico and to insure that practical training and technical assistance is well coordinated among U.S. and Mexican agencies. Based on the first meeting in July 1996 and an initial assessment, the working group has recommended, and the State Department will provide support, to Mexico for the purchase of hardware and software in order for Hacienda to develop the necessary tools to handle Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs). We will also be supporting and coordinating with Justice and Treasury three to four training programs for PGR and Hacienda personnel among other short-term projects this year.
Although we have a wide range of initiatives ongoing to assist Mexico in combating money laundering, our investment in dollar terms is not large at this stage. As we identify other areas of technical assistance and training through the efforts of the money laundering working group, it is likely that additional funding will be required. All of our training efforts are designed to increase the capabilities of target countries to work effectively with our law enforcement officials and take the battle against organized crime groups to their home turf. As such, these programs further our law enforcement and foreign policy interests.
Multilateral Efforts: It is also important that we engage Mexico in multilateral fora. Not only can we encourage reform in Mexico through organizations such as the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force and the OAS, but Mexico can also be an important ally as we work to establish international standards throughout this hemisphere and beyond.
Conclusion
Mr. Chairman, money laundering activity in Mexico poses a real threat to the national security of the United States, but it is an even bigger threat to the people of Mexico and their financial system. The Zedillo Administration has recognized this threat and is taking concrete steps to address it. So long as Mexico continues to demonstrate the political will to move forward, the Department of State and the law enforcement community will continue to work with and support it. We will continue to work with Mexico to ensure adoption of a comprehensive anti-money laundering regime. Indeed, our experts are meeting here in Washington next week to discuss the implementation and enforcement of its new anti-money laundering law. We will support these efforts with training and technical assistance where necessary. And we will continue to support and enhance joint law enforcement activity to attack the financial base of the drug cartels. It is only through effective regulation, law enforcement and cooperation on both sides of the border that we will be able to fight the drug traffickers and money launderers successfully.
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suppliers. If Oklahoma's farmers, ranchers, and food processors are to compete
successfully for the export opportunities of the 21st century, they need fair
trade and more open access to growing global markets.
How Trade Agreements Benefit Oklahoma Agriculture
Oklahoma, the fifth largest wheat-producing state, benefited from limits set
on subsidized wheat exports as a result of the Uruguay Round agreement. These
limits influenced the European Union's imports, half of
which is supplied by the United States.
Under the North American Free Trade Agreement, Mexico eliminated import
licensing for wheat and is phasing out tariffs. Since 1994, average annual U.S.
wheat exports to Mexico have more than tripled, from 23 million bushels to 85
million bushels, valued at $349 million in 2002.
As one of the leading states in poultry production, Oklahoma.
Export Success Stories
The Oklahoma wheat industry has benefited from the efforts of the U.S. Wheat
Associates to market U.S. hard red winter wheat to Nigeria. Currently 90 percent
of this wheat variety imported into Nigeria comes from the United States.
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Columbus Fashion Careers: Employment & Salary Trends, Career Options, & Training Programs for Fashion Designers and Merchandisers
The Columbus Fashion Scene
Columbus is one of the largest cities in the U.S. and in 2006, it was ranked as the 8th best big city in the country by CNN. This art and culture mecca is home to five of the biggest retail brands in the U.S. including Victoria's Secret, Abercrombie & Fitch, Bath & Body Works, Hollister, and Big Lots. Columbus is also packed with museums such as the Columbus Museum of Art, elaborate entertainment venues such as Nationwide Arena, and hundreds of shopping venues from the upscale shops of Polaris Fashion Place and Easton Town Center, to the thrift stores of West 5th Avenues’ Resale Row.
Columbus also has it’s very own fashion week. Columbus Fashion Week’s goal is to help local designers become players in the cosmopolitan fashion world. The event features creations by emerging local and established designers, model competitions, demonstrations, and more.
In addition to an active fashion scene and thriving retail industry, Columbus offers access to several schools that offer fashion training programs. Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) and Ohio State University are popular options.
Columbus Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising Schools and Programs
The state of Ohio is home to 213 colleges and universities—more than double the national average of 88. The schools here are a mix of traditional universities, technical schools, and art and design schools. In Columbus, Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) and Ohio State University offer several competitive programs for aspiring fashion designers and fashion merchandisers. CCAD offers a degree in fashion design. Many CCAD graduates become independent designers, while others work for popular companies from Abercrombie & Fitch to Pepe Jeans of London.
Columbus Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising Employers
As mentioned earlier, many Columbus fashion designers work independently, while others work for companies such as Limited Brands, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, and Pepe Jeans of London. They work in the areas of creative design, technical design, technical production, pattern making, administration sales, and retail. Fashion merchandisers also work in retail as well as promotions and consulting. Employment opportunities can be found all over the city with downtown and the major shopping districts leading the pack.
Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising Careers at a Glance
As of July 2011, the Bureau of Labor Statistics had not reported employment or salary figures for Columbus fashion designers. However, the state of Ohio is home to 310 salaried fashion designers. Based on the number of retail venues, fashion events, and production facilities here, it’s safe to assume that a significant number of designers live and work in Columbus. Employment of fashion designers across the nation is expected to grow by 1 percent between 2008 and 2018. Ohio fashion designers average $67,890,000 merchandise displayers work in the state of Ohio. Close to 700 live and work in Columbus.
For more information about the fashion design and fashion merchandising industry, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics at bls.gov.
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The Fashion Center is your one-stop shop for New York City fashion industry information, but there are also an abundance of other great industry resources out there, and each of them has something unique to offer. We’ve compiled the following to help you find what you’re looking for, but if you still need assistance, you can always stop by the Fashion Center Information Kiosk (the ‘big button’) to speak with an expert in person. Or you can access our Fashion Information Database, a searchable online directory of the many fashion companies that make the Fashion District the fashion capital of the world!
Trade Associations & Unions
- Council of Fashion Designers of America
- Fashion Group International
- Garment Industry Development Corporation
- American Apparel and Footwear Association
- Unite Here
Trends & Merchandising Info
Industry Search Engines
- WeConnectFashion (formerly infomat)
- NYC Fashion Info
Industry Publications
Employment
Internships
- FIT Internship Center
- Pratt Career Services Internships
- Idealist
- Free Fashion Internships
- Daily Fashion Jobs
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Fast Company
Stinking It Up: Lessons From a PR Failure
We had a big party, but got no buzz. Lessons from a PR failure.
I've been thinking a lot about poop lately, and not just because I have two young kids. In particular, I've been pondering that clichéd philosophical question: If a bear poops in the woods and nobody's around, does it still stink?
Recently, DoSomething.org hosted what I'd normally consider a successful party. The event raised half a million dollars. We honored five amazing youths for doing amazing things, from building an orphanage in Nepal to registering thousands of new voters. (Read their stories at FastCompany.com.) Our red carpet at Harlem's Apollo Theater was packed with celebs, and performers including Boys Like Girls and Akon -- who crowdsurfed -- rocked the place. The 1,600 people there were floored. But did anybody else smell what we were cooking? Nope.
Our event PR, it turns out, was crappy. We generated almost no buzz. For the time, energy, and money that go into an event, it ought to reach well beyond the room. You want that poop in the woods to stink far and wide.
After the event, I sat down with my staff to analyze what went wrong and then I called some PR experts for advice. Given how many other organizations -- for-profit and not-for-profit -- do events, I thought the lessons might be worth sharing. Here's what we'll do next time.
Do some digging. We ended up with some run-of-the-mill photos, but Tess Finkle of Metro PR says our shots could have been better had we done more research: Find a juicy story. Get the photo. Were there people in the room who once dated? Which people were meeting for the first time? (The answer was yes: Boys Like Girls have a pet turtle named Dorota, named after the Gossip Girl character, and they met Zuzanna Szadkowski, who plays Dorota, at the event. Unfortunately, I have no photo.)
Be exclusive. We had celebs at the event, but we didn't exploit them well. Nobody loves exclusivity more than the media, so give a blog, a TV outlet, and a magazine one-on-ones with the night's big names. The sidebar exclusives benefit the talent, too: It's a chance to build their bleeding-heart brands.
Get help. Especially for youth-focused orgs like mine, the Web is crucial. Next time, I'll give free flights and hotel to Fred Figglehorn, the 16-year-old You-Tube star with more than 55 million views and 276,000 MySpace friends. And Lisa Witter, COO of Fenton Communications, told me to think beyond "official" bloggers: "You've got a zillion Facebook friends and Twitter followers. Don't forget to recruit them. You never know who has what friend." Had our 18 staffers and 12 interns utilized their Facebook networks, we would have reached 12,781 people.
Feed the paparazzi. I don't mean stories or photo ops. One of our interns gave cupcakes to the voracious photographers who were shooting our red carpet. Smart kid. Good move. I'm told those photogs will remember us now -- and we want as many of them as we can to come back for our next event.
Make your own paparazzi. At most events, they tell you to turn your cell phones off. Next year, I'll ask the crowd to turn them on. Then they can take photos, tweet, upload clips, and update their Facebook statuses. A key to maximizing the multimedia maelstrom, says Attention PR's Naomi Hirabayashi, is to "ask those people to use the same keywords in titles. It will make it easier for you to search for those items later."
Strategize ... after the event. Right after the event (as in that night), gather the staff to review what happened -- and I don't mean what went wrong. What nuggets of info did each of us collect? Nick Cannon presented an award while on a "bathroom break" from an event where he was accompanying his wife, Mariah Carey? Really? Is that a Perez Hilton item? Or maybe we'd rather give him the bit about the Real Housewives of New York City and send Nick to People.com. This is exactly why all the items need to be collected quickly and divvied up strategically.
Follow up. This doesn't just mean pestering people to write stories, which we did. When those stories show up online, it means Digging, retweeting, forwarding, and using every other tech tool out there to spread the word.
And having a column in Fast Company doesn't hurt either.
Nancy Lublin is CEO of Do Something.
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