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Many businesses included the sale of musical instruments along with the major merchandise offered. The T. J. Gill Jewelry store of Marengo sold pianos along with the jewelry which was its primary business. Phil Starck of Harvard built and sold organs in 1881. Many orchestras, such as Westermans of Woodstock, provided “suitable music for any occasion.” In December 1856 the McHenry County Musical Association held a convention in Woodstock under the direction of William Bradbury of New York which ran for three days.
Pictured is one of many of these musical groups, the Spring Grove Coronet Band.
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WESTCHESTER, Ill. | allowing officers to have some alcohol in their systems when they come to work. The blood-alcohol concentrations ranged up to 0.08, or the legal threshold at which drivers in Illinois are considered too intoxicated to drive.
But, according to the report, the departments say that even if they cannot discipline an officer who comes to work after drinking, they would not allow the officer opposed the community's police department contract that allows discipline against officers at .05 alcohol levels, said there was no reason officers should be allowed to drink before coming to work.
"I worry about it every day," Pulia said.
The community's police chief agreed, saying an officer who had been drinking would not be allowed behind the wheel of a squad car.
"We would follow policy and procedure, and that employee would be removed from duty," Chief April Padilik said.
The report said many police departments believe a low level of alcohol should be allowed so officers can have a glass of wine with dinner or take cough medicine.
The Illinois State Police and the Cook County Sheriff's Police prohibit their officers from having any alcohol in their bloodstream.
Experts say such bans are wise, given studies showing that even a small amount of alcohol impairs motor skills.
"There have been literally hundreds of studies since the 1950s," said Dr. David Zich, of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. "Even after low levels you cannot reliably perform without impairment."
James Fell, a senior research scientist at the Pacific Institute of Research in Calverton, Md., said "impairment, and especially impairment for driving, starts at the first drink."
One concern is the liability a city might face if one of its officers got into an accident or was involved in an incident with alcohol in his or her system. In Chicago, where the police department sets its blood alcohol level limit at 0.02, the City Council agreed to settle for $4.1 million with the family of a man who was shot to death by an officer who, according to the WMAQ-TV story, "had reportedly been drinking prior to his shift."
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INDIANAPOLIS | They came early in the morning and stood in the rain waiting to pass through extremely tight Statehouse security.
Holding signs saying, "No right to work," "I am union" and "Stop the War on Workers," they stood shoulder to shoulder in the marble hallways and sang of "the mighty, mighty union."
And even after a Republican-controlled House committee voted in favor of legislation they believe may destroy union labor in Indiana, the more than 1,000 union workers at the Statehouse on Monday didn't give up -- they cornered lawmakers to talk about what's wrong with right-to-work, they rallied and they prayed.
"We're trying to support our union and keep it strong," said Walter Stephens, of Schererville, a roll grinder at ArcelorMittal Riverdale.
"For over 100 years we've been fighting for union rights; people have died for union rights and collective bargaining. If we didn't have them the corporations would run rampant over the workers, so we're trying to stop that," Stephens said.
But the union steelworker wasn't outside the Indiana Senate just to oppose House Bill 1468, the right-to-work legislation. Stephens said his daughter is a union teacher in Hammond, and Senate Bill 575 threatens to limit teacher collective bargaining to wages and benefits.
He said the steelworkers plan to stay at the Statehouse all week, hoping to derail what they see as anti-union legislation.
State Rep. Dan Stevenson, D-Highland, said the decision by the Republican-controlled General Assembly to position state Capitol police officers at every Statehouse door, including employee entrances, shows Republican disdain for Hoosier union workers.
"In all my years here, I've never seen such security," Stevenson said. "Even through all the terrorism alerts, security has never been this tight."
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The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics are just over a month away — leading NPR and other media to cover the intense preparations for the games. That also means the Paralympic Games are on the way, as athletes with physical disabilities round into top form for the Aug. 29 opening day.
One of those athletes is Spain's Juan Jose "Juanjo" Mendez, who trains at the Barclona Velodrome. He's featured in the new documentary Unstoppables, about a team of track cyclists who train and compete together. Many are amputees — Mendez lost an arm and most of a leg in a motorcycle crash, for instance. A clip posted online tells more of their story (and includes a bit of mild profanity).
The documentary also focuses on Elisa Cazalla, Mendez's teammate who had not ridden a bike after cancer caused one of her legs to be amputated.
In the film, Cazalla tells the story of seeing Mendez riding his bike through the city streets several years ago, stopping at traffic lights, all with one arm and one leg.
"If I ever complain again, remind me about this very moment," she recalls saying at the time.
Unstoppables is currently being entered in film festivals. A special 8-minute version of the film's trailer will be shown at this weekend's Bicycle Film Festival.
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Man and Superman from the February 3, 1966 issue
To the Editors:
Edmund Leach’s review of my book The Living Races of Man in your February 3 number is inaccurate and silly. He says, for example: “It is to Professor Coon’s discredit that he should seek to support his purportedly scientific classification with 128 photographs in which the Caucasians are posed in shirt-sleeves and ‘civilized’ hair-cuts whereas most of his other categories appear as bare-arsed savages.”
The photographic supplement contains 183 photographs, not 128. None of the persons depicted have haircuts that could not be found on allegedly civilized individuals in London today. If we add conservative to civilized, we find only 15 unusual coiffures, nine of which are on Caucasoid heads and not one on a non-Caucasoid African. As for shirt-sleeves, the upper body is clothed in all but 35 pictures, and in most of these only the face, neck, and portions of the upper chest are showing. Bare female breasts appear in seven, mostly inhabitants of warm regions. Only four are bare-arsed: one Negrito baby whose mother is fully clothed; two pictures of Andamanese; and one of a Hottentot.
Even if Professor Leach’s statement were true, what difference would it make? His argument reminds one of people who propose to put clothing on nude statues.
Aside from scanning the pictures there is no evidence that he read the book except for a few pages of the introduction. Otherwise he could not have failed to see the chapters of genetics and physiology, or to have known that I did not discuss mental agility or musical capacity. His quotation of a sentence from The Origin of Races could not have been taken from the book itself, but only from Montagu’s book, because he repeats Montagu’s error in citing the page. It is not on page 656, as both Montagu and Leach state, but on page 657. This mistake makes a critical difference. Page 656 is about Africa, page 657 about mankind in general. Also Leach’s innuendo that I may have cribbed my ideas about racial classification from the lecture of John Augustine Smith delivered in 1809 is false and misleading. I had never before heard of either Smith mentioned in the review.
His main argument against the pursuit of racial studies is that since everyone belongs to a race, and each person secretly or openly considers his own race superior to all others, all writers on race are therefore “racists” and works such as mine a waste of time. By the same token, Professor Leach participates in a culture, secretly or openly considers that culture superior to all others, and is thus a “culturist.” By his logic, his earlier works, which I have been quoting and recommending for many years as models of procedure and objectivity in cultural anthropology, are also a waste of time. I cannot bring myself to believe that they are and shall go on recommending them.
Carleton S. Coon
Gloucester, Mass.
Edmund R Leach replies:
The issues are so contentious that it is almost impossible to offer criticism without appearing to imply hostility. The point I sought to make that the making of taxonomies is “a waste of time” unless the resulting classification will provoke illuminating questions is a very general one. It has its negative side in that any particular taxonomy tends to inhibit the asking of various kinds of possibly interesting questions. I would criticize all systems of human race classification on both these grounds, namely that by cutting up the human cake into slices as it were they tend to inhibit the asking of precisely those questions about humanity which might be most interesting.
I readily accept the point made at the end of Professor Coon’s letter. As an Englishman speaking English I am a highly prejudiced person who finds it extremely difficult not to believe my English culture is superior to all others. I would on this account deplore any attempt to set up a worldwide classification of cultures on precisely the same grounds that I object to a classification of human races. My writings have been quite consistent on this point since one of the main themes in my anthropological writing has been that the tribal distinctions of ordinary ethnographic literature tend to inhibit precisely the kind of inquiries which are most interesting. This is the main theme of my book Political Systems of Highland Burma.
Although my criticism of Professor Coon’s photographs was exaggerated in its condensation, the point I made is one which I would adhere to. Since the book is concerned with physical anthropology in a strict sense, that is with human beings as physical animals unmodified by culture, the only fair kind of visual comparison would be a set of posed photographs in which the individuals concerned are in the nude with similar haircuts and posed in similar positions. As a student of culture, I am well aware of how tremendously prejudiced people can be about small differences of appearance. In Borneo for example, where the different tribes distinguish themselves by their haircuts, it would be easy to select photographs which would convince the unsuspecting layman that a Kayan was of entirely different “race” from an Iban. Professor Coon himself would not support such an argument; nevertheless by exhibiting photographs in which “Congoids” are naked while “Caucasoids” are clothed, seems to me to lend quite unjustifiable support to the thesis which runs through both his books that Caucasoids are a more developed subspecies of humanity than are Congoids. Had his Europeans been posed naked this impression would not have been given.
The rest of Professor Coon’s letter is surely simply polemic. I have read his earlier work; I did not check Professor Montagu’s page reference; I did not imply that the new book discusses “mental agility and musical capacity,” but only that these are factors which may be worth classifying for some purposes—though they are no more likely to demonstrate the descendants of the “original races of mankind” than are Professor Coon’s own criteria. I did not suppose that Professor Coon was familiar with the work of John Augustine Smith; my point rather was that the illusion that some men are by nature “more brutal” than others is a very ancient dogma and that Professor Coon’s modern-dress version of the story suffers from all the defects of prejudice which have been embedded in the argument right from the start.
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NEW YORK, April 10, 2006 --- It is with great sadness that the dean and faculty of New York Law School announce the death of their colleague, Professor Denise C. Morgan. Professor Morgan died April 8 in Chicago after a long illness. She was 41.
“Denise was an amazing woman—kind, energetic, smart, dedicated, committed, and courageous,” said Dean and President Richard A. Matasar. “She was an extraordinary colleague and an inspiration to students and faculty members alike. Our school grew with her and her loss leaves us with a hole in our hearts and a void in leadership that will be difficult to replace.”
Professor Morgan, who taught education policy and the law, federal courts, civil procedure, and a seminar on race and American history, was a passionate advocate of fiscal equity in public education in New York. She represented the Black, Puerto Rican and Hispanic Legislative Caucus, and filed several amicus briefs on behalf of the Caucus in a landmark case against New York State to establish equity in public school funding for New York City’s schoolchildren. The decade-long litigation, Campaign for Fiscal Equity, Inc. v. New York State, which began in 1993 as a constitutional challenge to the state’s method of financing public education, continues today as CFE seeks to force the state to comply with sweeping financing reforms ordered by New York's highest court in 2003.
Prof. Morgan credited her West Indian immigrant parents with instilling in her a deep sense of the value of education: “My parents are immigrants from the West Indies who arrived in this country without a great deal of money, but with very good educations,” Professor Morgan explained in a 2001 interview. “I believe in the power of a strong public education system to create social, political, and economic mobility. I also understand that our public school system has never lived up to its full potential—that’s what drives my work.”
Before joining the New York Law School faculty in 1995, Professor Morgan, who received both her B.A. and her J.D. from Yale University, clerked for the Honorable Marilyn Hall Patel, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, and then joined Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton as an associate. It was at Cleary that she started working on a pro bono case that inspired her research into public school finance litigation.
Prof. Morgan wrote extensively about civil rights and equal educational opportunity, covering such topics as single-sex schools and desegregation law. Her most recent scholarly work focused on the role that the federal government plays in protecting individual rights, especially those rights that facilitate the belonging of outsiders in the national community. Professor Morgan argued that recent Supreme Court decisions would leave a detrimental impact on the enforcement of those rights. She was the author of numerous articles and principal editor of Awakening from the Dream: Civil Rights Under Siege and the New Struggle for Equal Justice (2005).
Prof. Morgan is survived by her husband Eric Wold, their daughter Sylvan, and her mother and father Coralee and John Morgan.
A memorial service will be held in New York City. Details about the memorial, and an educational trust fund to be established for her daughter Sylvan, will be available from Associate Dean Joan Fishman by e-mail to [email protected]. [Contact correction.] Taxation.
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Posted: 10:26 AM, February 4, 2013
Justin Timberlake had to do a little damage control after word got out that he reportedly called his former girlfriend Britney Spears a “bitch.”
The “Suit & Tie” singer allegedly made the inflammatory comment at a pre-Super Bowl concert in New Orleans on Sunday before singing his 2002 hit “Cry Me a River,” which was said to be inspired by his split from Spears when she allegedly cheated on him with her choreographer Wade Robinson.
After introducing the song, he allegedly said: "Sometimes in life, you think you found the one. But then one day you find out that she is just some bitch."
After coming under fire from the Twitterverse, Timberlake, who is now married to Jessica Biel, insisted that he meant no “disrespect.”
He tweeted, "Ok. I see you. Wouldn't disrespect ANYONE personally. Ever. #Relax #ItsBritneyBitch I do love that saying though *with accent* #Respect"
As Page Six revealed today, sources say Timberlake was paid $3 million to perform at the star-studded DirectTV Super Bowl party. He gave the entire sum to Shriners Hospital for Children.
The former boybander performed an hour-long concert — his first live show in years — backed by a 10-piece band with guest appearances by Timbaland and Jay-Z.
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Last Updated: 3:46 PM, November 17, 2012
Posted: 1:35 AM, November 17, 2012
It has been a long week for the Jets.
Really, it has been a long month.
Going on a long year.
The Jets this week wasted valuable time in damage control over a report quoting players and team officials ripping Tim Tebow when they really needed every second of every day to figure out how they’re going to tackle Rams running back Steven Jackson or cover receiver Danny Amendola tomorrow in St. Louis.
Their last win came 34 days ago.
The Jets are 3-9 in their last 12 games, dating back to last season, damning evidence of a bad team getting worse.
If the Jets, who have lost five of their last six games, do not come away from St. Louis with a victory over the Rams they quickly will realize this about the needless drama that dominated their locker room this week: They ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
If the Jets thought the heat was intense inside their locker room this week with the Tebow nonsense, it is poised to get worse. A lot worse.
This is what happens to teams that talk a big game and are essentially eliminated from playoff contention before Thanksgiving Day turkeys are carved.
“We need a win desperately,’’ coach Rex Ryan said yesterday. “We’re desperate for a win. We have goals to make the playoffs so we have no choice: We have to win. There is no tomorrow. We need a win.’’
If the 3-6 Jets do not beat the 3-5-1 Rams there no longer will be talk of playoffs and how they’re still alive, how they still can make a run, still get hot.
No. A loss in St. Louis turns the Jets into a cold case — with 2012 filed away as the 43rd consecutive season without as much as a Super Bowl appearance.
There, too, is so much more indignity that potentially awaits the Jets with a loss tomorrow.
The Rams, whose last win came 10 days before the Jets’ last win, on Oct. 4, are not exactly one of the league’s powerhouses.
And Brian Schottenheimer, the former Jets offensive coordinator who was the scapegoat for last season’s failure to make the playoffs, lies in wait as the Rams’ offensive coordinator.
Based on the Jets’ unimaginative, faltering offense, ranked 30th in the NFL, new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano has made Schottenheimer look like a cross between Bill Walsh and Don Coryell, leaving the same Jets fans who were chanting for Schottenheimer’s firing suddenly wistfully recalling his creative game plans and wishing he were still here.
Imagine if Schottenheimer’s offense makes Ryan’s defense look silly tomorrow and stamps 30 on them. Wouldn’t that be something?
A loss would leave the Jets at 3-7, in a four-game losing streak freefall (the longest of the Ryan tenure) with a Thanksgiving night game against the Patriots awaiting at MetLife Stadium, where the natives who bother to show up will have more malice for the home team than their hated AFC East rivals.
So after a week of locker-room turmoil caused by some preposterous remarks from anonymous players and team officials ripping a backup quarterback who is barely in on enough plays to make the box score, the Jets finally play a football game tomorrow.
They get a chance to remain relevant into the early part of the holiday season.
They get a chance to prove they’re as tight-knit a team as Ryan insists they are.
They get a chance to show they’re not “terrible,’’ like the anonymous numbskull in that published report, who happens to be a defensive starter, called Tebow. (Would someone please pass that player a mirror?).
There is only one thing that can cure what ails the Jets right now.
“We have to get a win,’’ Ryan said.
Ryan said it feels like “forever’’ since the Jets’ last win, an Oct. 14 rout of the Colts that injected such hope into the season before it all went bad.
“Everybody knows we still have a chance,’’ safety Eric Smith said yesterday. “We know we’re not out of it at this point. We still have some life.’’
That life, however, is fading fast.
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Last night was, once again, a mixed bag of flaming poop and amazing moments on "American Idol" as the contestants were asked to select songs from the year they were born. My back began to ache as soon as I realized that only one contestant -- Danny Gokey -- was actually older than me. Pass the strained peas please!
I've already addressed the Adam Lambert dilemma, so this will be 100 percent about the artistry, the amazing moments and the anger I feel toward Lil Rounds.
Last week: 2
Don't know what to say about Adam Lambert that I haven't already stated. Brilliant? Covered it. Original? Been there. A star? Done and done.
So let's just leave it at this: Adam is going to win this competition! Season eight of "Idol" is no longer a contest, it's a race for second. His variations on "Mad World" made the popular song sound new, fresh and totally original.
Last week: 3
While Allison is still struggling with her personality and fashion choices, there is never any debate when it comes to her voice. She's another artist this season who, with simple vocal intonation alterations, makes every song sound like it was written specifically for her.
Even a song like "I Can't Make You Love Me," that has been sung six ways to Sunday, felt young and fun, despite its dreary lyrics.
Last week: 9
I'm glad that Matt wasn't sent home last week because his funkified rendition of "Part-time Lover" was gorgeousness personified.
My big problem with Matt is that he tends to lead himself astray so often while attempting to give the judges what they want. But kudos to the Justin Timberlake clone for being able to course correct so swiftly and efficiently.
Last week: 8
Simon Cowell called Anoop a "musical yo-yo" for his habit of being amazing one week and abysmal the next. This week, his performance of "True Colors" got love from the judges, the audience and me!
But, like Simon, I do worry for 'Noop Dog's longevity since consistency is one of the most crucial elements of being successful -- not just on this show, but in the real music world as well.
Last week: 1
I hate when my favorites take a tumble. Especially when they're on a roll, like Kris. But it's fine -- being a star is all about picking yourself up after a fall, right Beyonce?
And while I doubt Kris will have any problem moving on from "All She Wants to Do Is Dance," I fear for the next contestant placed in that people pit. It's like a bad luck charm following Matt's bad performance there last week and Kris' this week.
Last week: 4
I'm officially over Danny Gokey. He is totally uninspired and brings nothing new to the table. It's like a bad marriage -- you know exactly what they're going to say and do. The magic is gone.
I'd love for Danny to change my mind, but picking songs like "Stand By Me" certainly ain't going to make me want to renew our vows.
Last week: 6
From the moment it was announced that Lil would be singing "What's Love Got To Do With It," I decided that she and I were done professionally. Thanks Christian Bale!
Another wrong song, another whatever performance and another week where Lil promised to America that if they kept her around, she'd give the judges what they want. Guess what, I'm no longer buying it. And by "it" I mean whatever CD you churn out after being eliminated from the show.
Last week: 5
Could this be it? Is the week when Scott's finally booted from the competition upon us? I think so! Not only did he sound like a screeching banshee throughout most of "The Search Is Over," but by facing the camera -- head on -- he gave perhaps the most awkward performance in the history of the show. Not his fault, just saying.
Also, when the judges resort to critiques that are basically, "You sounded terrible, but kudos on being blind and not sitting behind the piano," it's time to pack up your hot brother and go home.
Who do you think will be singing for their lives tonight?
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Back by popular demand, Neal’s Yard Remedies has relaunched its Bee Lovely campaign which aims to highlight the alarming decline bees in the UK.
Last year the campaign won a Silver Award at the prestigious International Green Awards for helping to raise awareness of the pesticide threat to our bees.
This year the campaign – which goes into full swing August 15 – aims to build on the momentum of last year’s award winning campaign by informing, inspiring and empowering people to help fight to save our precious pollinators. Here’s what you can expect…
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As well as raising awareness for the plight of the bees, the Bee Lovely campaign will re-open a petition to ban the use of powerful pesticides, in particular the neonictinoids (neonics) insecticides in the UK.
Using new technology, neonics penetrate the plant and attack the nervous system of insects that feed off them – posing a deadly threat to all pollinators. Neonics are 7000 times more toxic than DDT, a chemical pesticide the UK government banned in 1984. Find our more in our special guide The Problem with Pesticides and Neonicotinoids.
Last year over 92,000 people worldwide signed the petition and this year we need even more people to join the campaign.
The petition which is awaiting your signature now and will be taken to Downing Street when it reaches 100,000 UK signatures. Supporters will be able to sign it either in person at NYR stores nationwide or online.
Read the Bee Lovely and Help Save the Bees Book
Guest edited by campaigner Sam Roddick, the exclusive Bee Lovely and Help Save the Bees book will coincide with the launch of the new Bee Lovely Range of products (see below).
The Bee Lovely and Help Save the Bees Book details the problems facing UK bees and the reasons why they are disappearing.
It addresses the issues surrounding pesticides and the affects they are having on our natural pollinators, highlighting steps the public can take to help re-generate the UK bee population.
The Bee Lovely and Help Save the Bees book is available free to all customers in NYR stores nationwide from August.
Make the world a little bit more bee friendly
Bees need to forage and that means we need many more wild, unpolluted places with enough food to support them. They also need safe places to live. Our top tips to support our bees include:
- Nettles are great for bees, the flowers provide nectar for them while the rest of the garden is still waking up.
- Plant fruit trees. The bees get nectar from the beautiful blossom, and you get delicious home-grown fruit.
- Try putting up a Bee House in your garden to attract Mason Bees.
- Download our special guide to Bee-friendly Plants.
An easy way to donate to bee-friendly causes
Last year hrough sales of our Bee Lovely handcream we raised £13,460 for our partner charities Buglife, Landlife and Pesticide Action Network UK .
This year we have a new Bee Lovely range which includes the new Bee Lovely Busy Bee Balm, Bath & Shower Gel, Body Lotion and Hand Wash join the much-loved Bee Lovely Hand Cream to create the first ‘Neal’s Yard Remedies family range’ suitable for adults and children aged 3 years and over.
Each product in the Bee Lovely range is Soil Association certified, and features a beautiful blend of organic bee-friendly honey and energising organic orange and mandarin essential oils.
A proportion of the money earned from the sale of these products will go to help save our precious bees that, along with other pollinators, keep our diets healthy and make the world a more beautiful place to live. Our 2012 Bee Lovely partner charities are:
Biobees
We will be supporting their ‘Bee-Friendly Zone’ project, helping to create safe, pesticide-free areas across the UK where bees and other insects can nest and forage for pollen and nectar.
Landlife
We will be supporting a project to create a matrix of ‘bee refuges’, including wild flower patches and foraging sites across the UK – some of which are 100 acres in size!
Friends of the Earth
We will be supporting their Bee Cause campaign which aims to introduce 60 bee-friendly meadows across the UK, as well as supporting educational activities such as Bee Walks in local communities.
Introducing the Bee Lovely Grant
In addition to our three bee lovely partners, 2012 sees the introduction of the Neal’s Yard Remedies Bee Lovely Grant which aims to provide support for local bee-friendly initiatives across the UK and applications will be accepted online and in-store.
You can be sure we’ll be busy saving the bees this year. Please join us and help make this the most successful campaign ever.
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Amazon.com Inc., the Internet's largest retailer, named Joseph Galli, a former top executive at Black & Decker, as its first president and chief operating officer.
Mr. Galli, 41, begins immediately and will report to the founder and chief executive, Jeff Bezos, 35. Mr. Galli was president of Black & Decker's global power tools and accessories unit, where he built up its successful DeWalt tool line, until resigning in April.
Amazon.com is expanding its management team as it spends millions of dollars to develop new products and advertise its brand. Mr. Galli's experience at Black & Decker in managing a large business with a brand name will be a big asset to Amazon.com, analysts said.
The move represents a quick change of heart for Mr. Galli. On Wednesday, he accepted the job of president and chief executive of Frito-Lay North America, Pepsico's domestic snack-food division. On Thursday, his lawyer told Pepsico that Mr. Galli had changed his mind and would instead go to Amazon.com, a Pepsico spokesman said.
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Larry Smith, who followed two bowl seasons with two losing seasons, was fired Saturday night after seven years as the University of Missouri coach. The dismissal came after the Tigers' 28-24 home loss to Kansas State that ended a 3-8 season.
It was the latest in a series of embarrassing setbacks for Missouri, including losses this year to Clemson (by 62-9), Texas (47-12) and rival Kansas (38-17). Smith, 61, who had three years to go on his contract, finished his career at Missouri with a 33-46-1 record.
MARYLAND COACH FIRED: Ron Vanderlinden was fired yesterday as Maryland's coach, one day after the team ended its fourth straight losing season. Maryland's 35-22 home loss to Georgia Tech capped a 5-6 season and ran Vanderlinden's career record with the Terps to 15-29.
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The participants involved in activities related to health care (whom we shall call here the actors), both in the health system itself and in the support systems, may be institutions, public or private agencies, or individuals. Some of them directly provide health services (e.g. nurses or doctors). Others work in areas in which certain aspects are relevant to health - they are indirect providers of care. They may belong to interprofessional groups which include health personnel, or occupy positions in which they are natural partners in dialogue or collaboration with health professionals (e.g. agronomists).
Then there are the users of the health services. Some will have occasional recourse to competences in the area of health (e.g. school-age children) while others will be more regular users (e.g. diabetics). Dialogue between all these users and providers will produce valuable feedback for those whose task it is to design training programmes for health personnel.
These actors are very numerous. We shall nevertheless attempt to identify them, simply in order to understand how important and necessary it is that there should be dialogue between them and how difficult and complex this is likely to be.
Personal notes
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EXERCISE
1.17
For each of the high priority health problems (column 1) you listed previously (page 1.09), state the support systems concerned in your country (column 2); the providers of direct (column 3) or indirect (column 4) care and the occasional (column 5) or regular users (column 6).
There are nearly always more actors involved than you might expect! Compare your list with the list on the next page... and draw your own conclusions.
EXERCISE
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Now examine the long list of actors1 reproduced below (for an example comprising only two health problems).
- Underline those you mentioned in the previous exercise;
- Place brackets round the actors you did not mention and relate them to the particular health problem(s) which concern them.
1 Drawn up by a group of participants in the Community Health Course, Faculty of Medicine University of Geneva, Switzerland, 1989.
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New Zealanders don't much like the idea of selling off big chunks of their energy companies and national airline - but if the Government proceeds with the sale, they want a piece of the action.
A Key Research poll, commissioned by the Herald on Sunday, reveals almost 60 per cent of respondents would like to buy shares in Mighty River, Genesis, Meridian, Solid Energy and Air New Zealand.
It comes after the Government tried to shore up support for its beleaguered asset sales strategy by proposing a "loyalty share" for Kiwi mum-and-dad investors who buy shares and hold on to them.
Nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders still oppose the sales, the survey shows, and that is reflected in the mounting numbers of signatures on a petition to force a citizen-initiated referendum. The petition is being promoted by a wide-based coalition: Labour, NZ First, the Greens and interest groups ranging from student associations to Grey Power.
Spokesman Roy Reid said 95,000 people's signatures had been counted so far, and he estimated up to 50,000 more were on petition forms that had not yet been returned to be counted.
The growing opposition to the asset sales may be reflected in support for Labour and the Greens, each of whom has gained three percentage points of support since the election. That takes Labour to 30.4 per cent and the Greens to 14.8.
The final vote on the Mixed Ownership Member Bill is to take place in Parliament on Tuesday. Last night, Green co-leader Metiria Turei warned the Government they had no mandate to pass it into law.
She understood why people might want to buy the shares, just to keep them in New Zealand hands. "New Zealanders understand that these are shares in profitable, stable companies, but that is why they should stay in public ownership, not private ownership.
"I wouldn't buy these shares on principle. I consider that I already have shares in these companies and they are being taken from me by force and without consent."
The poll shows National holding its support with 47.9 per cent, but NZ First, Mana and Act have all taken a big hit. Peter Dunne's United Future didn't even register.
What this means is that if an election were held tomorrow and party leaders like Dunne, Hone Harawira and John Banks held their stronghold seats, National could still lead a government. But if NZ First were to squeak back in, either by winning an electorate or increasing their party vote, then it would be anyone's game. The Labour-led and National-led blocs would hold 60 seats apiece, and two or three Maori Party MPs would hold the balance of power.
John Key was firm on the partial asset sales this week. "On the mixed-ownership model debate, the Government has been very clear about its intentions since well before the 2011 election," he said.
Yesterday, his spokeswoman welcomed the poll result. "The poll shows investors are interested in exploring the option of investing in assets under the mixed-ownership model, where the Government retains 51 per cent majority ownership and control," she said.By Jonathan Milne @JonoMilne Email Jonathan
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Tony Iro said to be considering other clubs after coach decision, write Paul Lewis and Andrew Alderson
One of the first priorities for new coach Matthew Elliott will be to help keep Tony Iro - the man the players preferred - at the Warriors.
There is now be a real chance that Iro will leave the club, even though Elliott has been reported as saying he wants him to stay and that the assistant coach's job is Iro's if he wants it. Elliott has also said he wants two assistant coaches and has someone else in mind for the other slot.
Elliott says: "I look forward to working with Tony. I won't be inhibiting his ability. I will be empowering him to carry on. If we put humility aside for a moment too, I've assisted five or six guys to go on to be head coaches."
Being passed over for the top job is one thing but insiders say that Iro has had to exist in an information-free zone as the coaching appointment was made around him. Some say he thinks he has been treated poorly in the process.
The Herald on Sunday also understands that Iro has offers from other NRL clubs and from the UK - and could now be considering another job, especially if the assistant's space is to be shared with someone else.
But it may be important for unity at the club for the Warriors to keep Iro, popular as he is with the players, and the club may be prepared to throw some of their cash at him to persuade him to stay. Money would seem to be their major weapon, that and the loyalty that Iro and the current players have to each other. However, the Warriors may struggle if Iro is unhappy with how he has been handled during the whole coaching saga.
He would again be effectively an assistant to Elliott, no matter what new title may be bestowed on him, and that may seem to him as if he is an apprentice whose apprenticeship will never end at the Warriors. A fresh club, even as an assistant coach, would at least offer the career path Iro desires.
There is a further probable departure which could create waves among the player base - high performance manager/skills coach/head trainer Craig Walker is reportedly on his way out of the Warriors. Rightly or wrongly, Walker appears to have borne some of the burden for the Warriors' perceived lack of conditioning under previous coach Brian McClennan.
The problem for the club is that Walker, like Iro, is highly regarded by the current Warriors players.
Overblown reports from Australia had Elliott walking into a "player revolt". While that is highly unlikely, the players were surprised and discomfited by news of Elliott's appointment and Walker's probable loss.
It was clearly a surprise to Warriors player Elijah Taylor when an Australian reporter asked for his reaction to the news of Elliott's appointment a day before the announcement. Taylor - and others - were expecting Iro to get the job.
Elliott thus has an interesting job to keep the dressing room onside, especially as some reports of his earlier coaching career maintain he lost the dressing room at Penrith. Other sources say the Roosters were not sorry to see him go from the assistant's job there.
Meanwhile, Elliott's unveiling on Friday brought to mind the image of an iceberg. It gave the impression only around 10 per cent of the whole coaching appointment escapade could be seen above the surface. The remainder was hidden in opaque depths. The conference also had an impenetrable surface if responses to questions were an indication. Little was given away by the fronting trio of co-owner Owen Glenn, chief executive Wayne Scurrah and Elliott.
Matters took on a touch of the surreal from the outset. Scurrah's opening address said, "contrary to reports in the newspaper, Matthew was not the last man standing, he was the person we wanted and the person we got at the end of the process. Media were picking a different guy every day - we got the guy we wanted though."
"We didn't want to leave a stone unturned ... he (Elliott) was probably not, um, ah, ah, a leading candidate at the start ... because no-one was. Then we had the first interview and progressively whittled down the list.
"We met every player, took their views on board and consulted with the captain, but this is not a players' choice. This is a choice the club must drive, the board, the owners and senior management. We've got to be in charge and make an appointment for the whole club, not just the squad at the time."By Andrew Alderson Email Andrew, Paul Lewis Email Paul
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Some time-strapped house-hunters frustrated by Auckland's booming housing market are turning to expert services to secure their property investments.
A growing number of buyers are cutting the stress of house-hunting by employing buyer's agents to handle the entire sale process.
While estate agents make their money by working on the seller's behalf, a buyer's agent is paid by and works solely for the buyer.
Auckland-based Erskine+Owen, which specialises in finding and negotiating properties for buyers, has doubled its client base in the past eight to 12 months as people compete for houses.
Erskine+Owen director Alan Henderson said the company was dealing with between 50 and 100 clients a week.
About half the clients were overseas investors and there had been a huge increase in the number of first-home buyers wanting help.
"It's mainly people that are time poor and don't have the expertise and don't have the information," Mr Henderson said.
The company charges about $11,000 for a comprehensive package which includes arranging finance, telling clients where to buy, finding properties and negotiating.
Aucklander Richard Cuttriss contracted Erskine+Owen last year when he gave up on buying a house in the central city and his bank manager recommended he use a buyer's agent to find investment property.
"I don't know how a house's value is determined. I go along to the real estate agent and will say, 'How much is this worth?' and they say, 'Well, what is it worth to you?' and I don't know," the 37-year-old said.
Mr Cuttriss used a buyer's agent to purchase his first rental property in Glendene last year and a second in Otahuhu this year, paying between $300,000 and $400,000 for each.
"It's been too easy. Some people enjoy going out and visiting open homes and going through the whole negotiation process and getting in and doing the renovation work and I'm not interested in any of that," Mr Cuttriss said.
Harcourts New Zealand chief executive Hayden Duncan said there were few buyer's agents in New Zealand because buying a house was relatively straightforward.
Buyer's agents were more popular in Australia, Britain and the United States, he said.
Real Estate Institute of New Zealand chief executive Helen O'Sullivan said buyer's agents were creeping into the industry but she felt it would always be a niche market.
Some of the larger real estate agencies had buyer's agents who worked with buyers to help them find the right properties but were linked with experienced sales agents. The buyer was not charged a fee and instead the vendor commission was shared so they were legally obliged to work for the seller.By Nikki Preston Email Nikki
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A National OA Conference is about having a great time, and
also learning new ideas and skills to take back home and
improve your lodge. Lodge Web Sites play an integral part
in your lodge's communication with both members and non-members.
Your lodge's presence on the web needs to be up to date,
accurate, and follow the guidelines for OA web pages.
The purpose of the Lodge Web Site Competition is to foster
new ideas and give positive feedback on your lodge's web
site by experienced web authors. Winning lodges will receive
an exclusive "NOAC 2002 Honor Site" logo to be
displayed on their site.
Web sites in the competition will be judged on three
basic principles:
PERCEPTION (Layout, Design, Navigation)
INFORMATION (Current data, Council/Lodge Information,
Contact Information, Organized)
GENERAL (Web site follows national OA web site
guidelines, has links to appropriate Section/Region/National
sites)
The following are the key points of the 2002 NOAC Web Competition:
[Communications Committee Info]
Revised 04/23/02.
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Q. What is a Key Volunteer in the Order of the Arrow national
structure?
A. A Key Volunteer is an adult Arrowman who one of the Vice
Chairman of the National Order of the Arrow Committee could not accomplish his
goals without. They are members of the sub-committee that their Vice Chairman
leads and come from all over the country to achieve the specific objectives of
that work group in support the Order of the Arrow Strategic Plan…each of them is
appointed in May at the National Meeting, after they have submitted their goals
to the Vice Chairmen. Appointment is for a one year term, allowing them to wear
the Order of the Arrow Sub-Committee pocket flap during that period from May to
May. Key Volunteers form the basic group of support for the activities of the
National Order of the Arrow program and recent appointments to the National
Committee have come from their ranks.
Revised 7/04/2011
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Presenting several promises to purchase
Procedure to follow when several promises to purchase are presented to the selling client concurrently.
Standard clause.
The impact of email and fax on a real estate transaction
Procedure when concluding a brokerage contract or promise to purchase by fax.
The promise to purchase
When the promise to purchase is drafted, the real estate broker or agent must discuss with the buyer each phase of the buying process. This step must include an analysis of the buyer's needs and objectives and an evaluation of his financial capacity. It is up to the broker or agent to ensure that the buyer clearly identifies what he is seeking in accordance with his means.
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Jeans, forever myth of blue style.No matter whatever the style a woman likes, she can always find a suitable pair of jeans for herself. Producer of 《The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants》 said: "I believe that to find a perfect pair of jeans is every woman's dream." Every woman's wardrobe needs to have a lot of jeans, retro charm of bell-bottoms, cute spindly-legs jeans, casual taste of straight jeans, jeans ... No more "pants" can bring self-confidence of youth and vitality to women than jeans. Angelababy, Jessica Alba, Charlize Theron, and many polular stars show the amazing feeling of jeans by their own experience, classic style will never fade! Take a look, find your perfect jeans!
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for Selekta
Iwe!!!!!!!!!!!! as you'd say. I can't get over this play!
"See, how she leans her cheek upon her hand!
O that I were a glove upon that hand,
That I might touch that cheek!"
"Love goes toward love, as schoolboys from their books,
But love from love, toward school with heavy looks."
"Can I go forward when my heart is here?
Turn back, dull earth, and find thy centre out."
"Come, gentle night, come, loving, black-brow'd night,
Give me Romeo; and, when he shall die,
Take him and cut him out in little stars,
And he will make the face of heaven so fine
That all the world will be in love with night
And pay no worship to the garish sun."
CAN YOU HANDLE?!!!!!!! I wish I could write like this. Man!
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Romeo
"...And, touching hers, make blessed my rude hand.
Did my heart love til now? forswear it, sight!
For I ne'er saw true beauty 'til this night."
sinners (hmm?).
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Romeo
...Thus from my lips, by yours, my sin is purged.
Juliet
Then have my lips the sin that they have took.
Romeo
Sin from lips? o trespass sweetly urged!
Give me my sin again.
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IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIWWWWWWWWEEEEE
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
out of my mind... back in 5 minutes.
i'm not afraid of death, i just dont wanna be there when it happens.
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Observations: Like it used to be
I think the pace of change accelerates with each passing day — and much of that change isn’t for the better. The cost of food is going up while the portions go down (yeah, those new 20 packs of diet soda sure are cute, and so is the price, which is the same as what a 24-pack used to be), the price of gas is frightening, the employment picture is nerve-wracking and politicians say one thing and do another. Oh wait, that last one isn’t a change. They’ve always done that.
Regardless, I wonder how long this can continue. Last week I had to ship a small package, normally not a big deal, but when I saw the price, I was tempted to ask if they offered financing. Money, money, money — it’s flying out of my wallet at a record pace but going in at the same old plodding pace that it always has. Well, like the politicians, at least some things never change. So, I have that going for me.
Actually, there are a lot of things that haven’t changed, and I’ve been surprised the past few weeks to find a couple of them.
A while ago my wife told me her watch needed a new battery. That shouldn’t be a problem, but the last time I needed a new watch battery I went to buy one at a ginormous superstore. After walking the miles of aisles to the jewelry counter, I was told I could buy the battery, but they would not put it in, despite having the necessary tools to do so. OK, fine, could I borrow the tool for a moment?
I swear to you the woman growled at me in response. She then eyed me for a while as though I were a potential terrorist, intent on using the little watch tool to blow up the store. She very reluctantly handed over the tool (only after I paid for the battery, of course) and then watched me like a hawk. There was no doubt in my mind that if I chose that moment to go insane and run willy-nilly through the store brandishing the little watch tool, I would be shot dead before I managed to get two steps away from the jewelry counter. To her, this was an Extremely Serious Matter of Homeland Security.
In other words, that my wife now needed a new watch battery was a big problem.
I gathered up her watch and one of my watches that also had a dead battery (I was prepared to abandon it) and slowly drove off, preparing myself for the interrogation of a lifetime at the hands of a jewelry counter clerk employed by an enormous and soulless corporation. But before I even managed to get out of Ruskin, I saw the sign on U.S. 41: “Watch batteries $5”.
I was sure there had to be a catch, but since I was already prepared to be bound, gagged and beaten on this quest, I figured I had nothing to lose. That’s when I met Bob Henshaw at Bob’s Jewelry Repair.
Bob’s store is small and somewhat hidden. I had no idea it was even there until I noticed the watch battery sign. I tentatively set the two dead watches down on the counter and sheepishly asked if it would be possible to get two new watch batteries. I might have even winced a little.
“Sure, no problem,” Bob replied. He then put on some magnifying glasses and gently set the watches down on a workbench with a bright light, much like a miniature operating table for wristwatches.
Michelle’s watch was a gift and is somewhat unusual. Bob apparently recognized that because he took his time with it. He first tested the old battery and then he looked around with his magnifying glasses to ensure that all was OK.
After 15 or 20 minutes, I was getting worried. Yes, I knew the watch batteries were five bucks, but what was the service going to run? There was no word on how much the examination and the time spent on the miniature wristwatch operating table was going to cost.
“That will be ten dollars,” he said as he handed me my watch, after polishing them both with a fine cloth. “Well, a little more with tax.”
Wow. I felt honored to be in the presence of an honest and hard-working man. Judging by the headlines today, I’m quite certain it was a rare privilege.
“I try to do business the right way,” he said.
He did and I’ll be back.
There is nothing cheap about boats, and boat stuff is certainly not a refuge from the prices that seem to be increasing on everything in life. That’s why I developed a nervous tic when the ancient refrigeration on my boat started to make an ominous noise.
There is no upside to an ominous noise when it comes to refrigeration on a small sailboat. If I had to replace it, for roughly the cost of a really nice household refrigerator that probably has an HD television screen and would even talk to me, I would get a box of parts that I had to assemble myself. On the other hand, I felt certain that hiring someone to take a look at it would be an experience straight out of the tenth circle of Hell that even Dante Alighieri was afraid to write about. Despite that, I opted to try at least the latter in the hope that a miracle would happen and I would once again enjoy making ice cubes on board.
That’s when I met Capt. Jack Lathbury, owner of Clear Horizon Marine. I called him to look at the ancient, rusted beast that was buried under a berth, hoping that he had a magic wand in his toolkit.
The first indication that I was perhaps wrong about hiring a repairman was that he showed up early — in fact, he had to wait for us to arrive. He carried his tools aboard and courteously listened to me babble about how I could make it run by just standing on one foot, uttering an incantation while simultaneously flipping a switch and then giving it a hard whack with a hammer. He spent a good bit of time checking out each component, looking for some ray of hope before declaring that it was indeed dead.
Now Jack had no real motivation to make things easy on me. He didn’t sell the refrigeration, he was only there to try to repair it, and he probably knew full well that we’d happily keep feeding him large denomination bills in the boundless optimism that he could fix it, thus sparing us the horrific shock of buying the aforementioned box of outrageously expensive parts. But he didn’t do that. In fact, he didn’t even charge us the full rate he quoted to make the boat call. Given that we kept him waiting, I’m certain what he ended up charging us didn’t cover his time, let alone the gas money to get to the boat. Once again, I found myself honored to be in the presence of an honest man.
It turns out that even in a rapidly changing world, some things are just as they used to be, and honesty certainly hasn’t gone out of fashion. Jack Lathbury and Bob Henshaw showed me that.
And speaking of honest, I need to share a little with you all — just for the record. When I mention people or businesses in the articles I write, I gain nothing from it but a good story. Certainly, whether a person or company advertises in the Observer plays no role. In this case, Bob had no idea who I was, and I’m not entirely certain he’ll ever see these words. Jack did recognize me, but I am quite certain that he’ll be surprised to see his name in print (hopefully not unpleasantly so). Both are honest men not because of a story, but because that’s who they are. And they are not advertisers, just decent people I felt fortunate to meet.
And on that note, I have a small favor to ask of those who may visit the Fish House on Shell Point Road in the coming days or weeks (c’mon — you know you will). A while back, I wrote an article that included the Fish House (non-advertisers, by the way) and ran a photo of Shirley Steele — she works there and is a very special person. I later asked if she was OK with the photo of her that ran with the story and she jokingly said that no one asked her for an autograph. So here’s the favor: could someone ask her for an autograph? No, I don’t have the sway to suggest it will earn you a discount, but it will probably earn a smile from Shirley (that’s worth more, anyway) and it will definitely earn my gratitude (that’s worth what you make of it).
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At the most recent drug court graduation, Dunkirk City Judge Walter Drag said these occasions are the best part of his job. He enjoys seeing people turn their lives around. He enjoys acknowledging that accomplishment.
The format of the ceremony follows a certain pattern. The pledge of allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed for our troops.
At the most recent graduation, for the first time a color guard made up of Alex Crowell, Duke Mendema, Alex Williams, Rafael Muller Jr. and Mike Adams from the Dunkirk Senior High School Junior ROTC presented the colors.
OBSERVER Photo by Diane ChodanA color guard from Dunkirk Senior High School Junior ROTC opens the recent graduation of the Dunkirk City Drug Treatment Court.
Sergeant First Class Frank Torain (retired), one of the instructors in the program, said, "This is a win-win situation. The cadets hear the testimonials (from those who struggle with addiction) and the community sees the positive impact of JROTC."
Dr. Theodore Steinberg from Temple Beth El gave the invocation.
Drag welcomed those attending and gave an inspirational talk. These vary according to season. Since it was Valentine's Day, Drag took the audience through the legends connected to St. Valentine.
He then reflected on the love of a "feisty Italian girl" for a Polish boy, something not quite acceptable during the World War II era.
This feisty woman (Drag's mother) became an Army widow at 24 and went through "rough times."
Pointing out the need for faith and love, Drag said, "Love is how we care for each other."
A country music fan, Drag often puts the words to a song that inspires him in the program and refers to the song in his remarks. The song at this graduation was "Faith When I Fall."
Flowers are important. Drag picks flowers based on the time of year and also speaks of their symbolic meaning. After the ceremony, the graduates take the flowers with them. While he noted that roses are associated with Valentine's Day, he picked violets. The leaves, he said are heart shaped and remind us of love.
Drug Court Case Management LeeAnn Lazarony presented the graduates to the audience. First names only are used. Each graduate is awarded a certificate of completion. Then each graduate speaks. Some speeches are short; others are longer. All express thanks in some way to those who worked with the graduates.
One participant said, "This program gave me a chance to turn my life around and I am grateful."
Kevin, a participant who was older than the usual graduate, was also grateful to the program. He said that his life took a detour. "That detour woke me up. I realized how much I was hurting."
Kevin also cautioned the younger participants to take drug court seriously.
Paul said, "Thanks everyone for believing in me when I didn't believe in me."
Pastor Chris Schmiel from Harvest Chapel West in Brocton gave the benediction.
A reception was held in the Mayor's Conference Room with some of the cookies made by Drag.
Lazarony said, "Judge Drag worries about each and every one of the participants. He had to pick up all the slack since now I am here (in Dunkirk) only two days per week."
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A set of Photoshop & GIMP brushes composed of various types of clouds. These are all extremely high resolution, and taken from personal photographs. Average size is 2100 pixels.
These mostly consist of plump cumulus clouds.
Be sure to also check out our original Clouds & Mist Photoshop & GIMP Brushes!
Programs: Photoshop 7+, Photoshop Elements 2+, Gimp 2.2.6+
Brushes: 20
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Download the image pack (for those without Photoshop & GIMP)
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Many thanks for taking the time to produce these and for making them available to all.
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Following the “Installing Brushes” link in my sidebar will get you started. As far as how to use them beyond that, I have some tutorials in my tutorials section, as well.
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Dave Cameron wrote a bit about the Cubs signing of Edwin Jackson. Here's part of it.
But — after he proves he’s healthy, anyway — without it creating a huge problem for their Major League team. They did the same drastic overhaul of their rotation that the Twins and Royals went after this winter, just they did it without giving up useful Major League outfielders or top outfield prospects in the process.
I liked the point he made earlier in the article in that just because you're not contending doesn't mean you can't add talent to your roster. The Cubs have money to spend so why not spend some of?
I agree MD. no point in just delivering a shit team while we wait for the farm to get going.
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Baseball America has a nice article up about how well Matt Szczur has progressed so far in his young career. He was drafted in the 5th round in 2010 and after giving up football altogether the Cubs signed him to a $1.4 million contract and added him to their 40-man roster. He's rated as the 64th best prospect in baaseball by Baseball America. The article is for subscribers only so I'll quote just a little bit. I will say the one thing I notice so far about this year is how much he's improved his walk rate. Once he gets on he can do some damage on the bases.
Because he split time in college between the diamond and the gridiron, there has been the sense since he was drafted that Szczur needs to make up for lost time in terms of developing his baseball skills.
"The biggest thing is just continuing to improve his hitting approach like he's doing and just get more experience at all the outfield positions," Daytona manager Brian Harper said. "He definitely can play center field, there's no question, but he'll get more innings in left and right just for experience purposes."
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Could Lee happen if Barney is included in the deal?
Check that from prev post. Another Scout shows up and is clocking both Yanks and Sox.
so with the new CBA the Cubs could offer Demp arb and if he signs somewhere else they get picks but LAD couldnt do the same if they trade for him?
@ BubbaBiscuit:
I would worship Thoyer forever if they could sell high on Barney.
@ BubbaBiscuit:
Yeah, but I’d actually want more in return than just Lee. I started writing an article about Barney earlier today. Hopefully I’ll have it published tomorrow. He’s not a good hitter, but he’s a valuable player. I think most here already know that and even if we throw out his rWAR because DRS is way off for him, he’s still a valuable player.
@ mb21:
The question no one is asking….Does Zach Lee do a Harry Caray impression??
@ dylanj:
correct.
@ Mercurial Outfielder:
I don’t think they could sell high. I think they’d be selling low on him. I just don’t think you can get in return what he’s actually worth. If they can, great, but there’s nothing wrong with league average production for leage minimum.
not thrilled with spending over half our int’l budget on a 22 year old with age verification issues.
but we are so desperate for impact SP talent that I can see Theo taking the chance that this guy will be MLB ready in 2 years.
@ dylanj:
Realistically, they had a lot higher chance of getting someone up in 2 years if they signed several guys for $100,000. You hope this guy is an elite talent because otherwise it just doesn’t seem very smart.
@ mb21:
I dunno, I don’t think he’ll ever draw that return, but as an add-on to Dempster or GArza, he could maybe help max out their value. He’ll never be worth more in trade than he is now.
I’d do Barney & Dempster for Gould & Lee
@ dylanj:
Pretty sure that’s illegal in Kansas.
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@ dylanj:
That’s much more fair than just for Lee.
MO is just wrong about Barney. The guy is valuable and if the Cubs give him away for nothing they’re crazy. Max value is almost always right now so if that’s what you like then you want every player traded today, but there’s no reason to think Barney is going to suddenly decline. He has a higher walk rate, lower strikeout rate, more power, an even better fielder, an above average baserunner and he’s not terrible at hitting. He’s not very good, but he’s not terrible either.
I don’t think the Cubs can get Lee for Dempster, but I’d definitely do Lee and Gould for Barney and Dempster. That would probably be a fair deal.
@ mb21:
I’m not playing down Barney’s value. Quite the opposite, in fact. But Barney is 27. He’s at his peak. It’s all age-based decline from here. So sell him while he’s playing well and can make a trade package that will net us young arms. I say sell him now because I think he’s very valuable and can help a team win now. But the Cub can’t be concerned with winning now. They need to be thinking about winning 2-3 years from now, and Barney probably won’t be nearly as valuable then as a 2B as he is now as a trade piece.
I wouldn’t mind hanging on to Barney either. I’m reluctant to trade him because I don’t think you’ll get as much as he’s worth to the Cubs.
@ mb21:
Why hang on to something that is valuable now when you need people who will be valuable later? Sell Barney on while he’s peaking and build for later. Barney won’t be helping you in 3 years.
@ Mercurial Outfielder:
it depends on what you can get. Let’s say you can somehow get $10 million in value for Dempster. I’m not including Barney in that deal if the Dodgers only up that to $15 million. Barney is worth more than that. I don’t care about the Cubs winning games, but value is value. I’d much rather have the Cubs getting his value than just giving him away for much less than he’s worth. This is all speculative since we don’t know what any team would offer. We don’t know what they’d offer for Dempster or for Barney. I certainly think they should explore it. I’m not at all opposed to that. I’d look into trade Castro and anyone else not named Rizzo too. I’d want a shitload in return for Castro, but I’d do it if some team offered it. I’m just not as confident as you that the Cubs can get what he’s worth and I don’t want them making a deal for less tha he’s worth. Make sense?
@ Mercurial Outfielder:
You still have to field a team next year and the year after. The bottom line is that I’m open to trade him or anyone else, but I want what they’re worth. I’m not making a deal just to make a deal. The Cubs will play baseball next year and they need guys to take the field. If Barney is their starting 2nd baseman they’re doing alright. They have time to trade him. He doesn’t need to go now. The guys the Cubs should be looking to move now for whatever the best offer is are Dempster, Garza, Maholm, Soriano, Soto, Marmol and maybe a couple others. Probably not all of the, but at least 4 of them should be gone.
Is Barney a Super Two? I don’t recall if we talked about that as I don’t read every word.
Also, just saw TDK again. Left after the Joker’s scenes were done. Mad props to Heath Ledger, always.
@ mb21:
Yeah I see that, but there is what a player is worth, in the sense of absolute value, and then what a player is worth in the sense of what someone is willing to pay. I’m not sure any GM will ever be willing to pay what Barney is worth, because defense and baserunning aren’t “sexy” ways to be valuable. But They remain valuable, and Barney is as valuable right now as he will ever be in those areas, and he’s putting up decent enough offensive numbers to catch someone’s eye. Sometimes I think you have to sell a player when he reaches the point that someone is willing to give you something decent for him, even if it’s not exactly what that guys might be worth on paper.
@ mb21:
Again, I agree in part, but I’m not holding on to Barney just because I can’t max out his trade value.
@ Rice Cube:
No, he’s not a super 2. He won’t be eligible for arbitration until after next season.
@ mb21:
Okay, I thought he got brought up early enough to be Super Two but I stand corrected.
I like the part where the Pirates want Maholm back. Maybe.
@ Mercurial Outfielder:
I’m not either, but I’m not giving him away either. If I’m the GM I’m not going to bend over and give away a valuable player who isn’t properly valued just because I don’t think I can get the value he’s actually worth. A win is still worth $5 million to the Cubs whether they suck or are awesome. I’d much rather take the 2 wins he’ll provide then get bent over. If you give away one player every GM around is going to be offering less than he should for other players. I don’t expect the Cubs to get what Barney is really worth because of the whole defense issue, but I also expect them to get something valuable for him. He’s a valuable player to the Cubs and if they’re going to trade him they should get something valuable in return.
small sample, but tyler colvin is actually hitting lefties well this year.
@ mb21:
Agreed. I wouldn’t sell him off for any old thing. Something like the package DJ suggested would be the floor for me with a package deal of Dempster/Garza+Barney.
I think the Cubs can maybe get the best deal for Soriano in the offseason. Nobody trusts what they see from him right now. But if this lighter bat really is the key to his offensive resurgence, his projections might improve if he can keep this up (or anywhere close) for the rest of the year. They’ll never get a good prospect, but maybe the Cubs only have to eat 80% of the $38M left to get someone to take a shot.
He’s not blocking anyone, he’s not a problem in the clubhouse (in fact, his work ethic has been hailed by even people who seemingly hate him), and he’s probably the 3rd best hitter in the lineup at the moment, and they won’t get anything of any usefulness in return for the farm system. So I’m not in a rush to trade him.
Someone says Zach Lee isn’t being traded for a rental.
On Germano’s travel plans:
I believe that any player who is traded has 3 days to report to the new team. It would seem to be in his best interest to get to the Cubs ASAP, but maybe his wife is pregnant, or something like that, and that complicates things.
By the way guys, in case you didn’t notice. CUBS WIN.
I know the season is shot, but have you all given up on the little victories?
/nudge
SVB wrote:
The little victories are when they lose. Even in a shitty season where I look forward to loses and Astro wins, the Cubs still manage to disappoint me quite often.
josh wrote:
C- is a decent grade from me. C- = approval
At the beginning of each semester I ask every student, when they introduce themselves, to tell the class something they are Excellent at. You’d be surprised how many can’t think of an answer to that question. Then I explain that Excellent = A. Most of my drops occur in the first week. I like it that way.
/coughdickcough
mb21 wrote:
Why is DRS off for barney?
@ SVB:
what do you teach?
@ EnricoPallazzo:
I’m curious as well. I’m guessing History.
@ SVB:
I aks my students what they think an average grade is and what they feel it requires. And then I tell them that the B they are imagining is really a C, and that all that means is that they got everything basically right and did nothing else remotely impressive. They are usually not enamored of this stance.
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While I find value-based trade analyses generally useful and appreciate the work that you and others on this site do to pull them together, I’m not sure I agree with this statement. I think that you can make a pretty solid argument that the marginal value of each win can vary radically depending on where a team sits in the standings at any given point of the season, and in the case of the 2012 Cubs, that the marginal value of each win acquired from here on out would be minimal.
Likewise, the cost of acquiring a win varies based not only on what players are available on the market, but also on the circumstances of the team trying to acquire it. If a team has five starting pitchers that are 4 WAR players, the value of a 3 WAR starting pitcher is minimal as there’s no room for that player to contribute. I think that this point calls into question considering whether or not we should evaluate player value on a straight line, as a 10 WAR player would seemingly be more valuable than 10 one-WAR players — you can’t have ten guys on the field.
This has implications in valuing players in trades or to be signed. In the case of Barney, you could make the argument that the Cubs could bring in less value than Barney is worth in absolute terms (i.e. his projected WAR times $5 million less the projected salary obligations for the time he would be under club control) and still come out ahead. You’d need to project the marginal value of the WAR he’d contribute based on some understanding of the future success of the team over the next four years; if the return on Barney is higher than that, the Cubs come out ahead even if they ‘lose’ the trade. In this way, both teams could theoretically ‘win’ a deal.
Of course, trying to calculate that would be stupid difficult, and the level of guessing that you’d have to do to get there would likely make the result garbage anyway. Which, I assume, is why people analyze player value using a straight-line valuation of WAR. So I guess it’s more an art than a science, but worth keeping in mind as we evaluate the haul from the (hopefully) impending Cubs fire sale.
Hope that wasn’t overly pedantic, but I’ve been thinking about this for a while and it did seem to fit in the discussion you were having with MO.
@ Mercurial Outfielder:
I taught for two semesters, and didn’t have an awesome speech about what it takes to succeed in my class. I didn’t know what I was doing. I was a horrible teacher.
@ EnricoPallazzo:
@ josh:
I teach Natural Resource Conservation, Policy Analysis, Forest Ecology, Fire Ecology, Silviculture…
Maybe I should do a “Who is SVB?” post like Mish did back in March.
@ josh:
Most grad schools don’t seem to care about helping their grad students learn to teach. They seem much more concerned to give us all several neuroses, ensuring we will end life divorced, poorly dressed, clothed in wool and smelling of cheap coffee.
@ uncle dave:
My thought there is that the WAR to $$ estimate works because it looks at larger sample sizes. Maybe an extra literal win would get the Dodgers into the postseason, but if you look at just the second half of this season, it’s more difficult to say with confidence that you’re getting an actual literal win worth of improvement over what you had before by picking up Barney. But GMs have to think long term in addition to short term, or they get fleeced, so even if you’re certain that Barney nets you an actual literal win, you have to think about the consequences of trading for him v. what you’re giving up.
So in some sense, the WIN = $5 million estimate may balance out when you look at the short term v. long-term needs. Dodgers may think right now, for this year in this trade, a single WIN is worth $6 and 2 would be worth $10M, but they also have to think about what they are doing to the team in buying a short-term solution.
@ SVB:
Actually, yeah, that was kind of cool.
@ Mercurial Outfielder:
That’s great, and I bet you carry it off well. I’m laughing now imaging being in the back of your class.
I tried something similar once but It didn’t work as well for me because I teach in my students’ second language, so on the first day of class they were still getting used to my accent, etc. and didn’t get the nuance.
@ Mercurial Outfielder:
Shit-hell. I got my masters at a little tiny liberal arts college just big enough to have 1-2 nominal masters’ programs. The English degree was geared toward English teachers in the local high school system. They didn’t have GAships or any kind of teaching help at all. They hired me as an adjunct after I graduated. I literally had zero teaching experience going into that. I had no idea what I was doing and failed miserably. It was horrible. I tried to get a teaching job at a community college here in Champaign and they were kind of horrified that I’d ever been allowed in front of students. I had no real counterargument to offer.
That’s why I sit in a cubicle drawing comics and writing science fiction stories instead of teaching.
@ SVB:
So either you’re teaching forest conservation in Bolivia or somewhere, or you’re actually Bolivian. Are you a communist? Just answer the question. Also, post a list of your communist friends so we can “talk” to them.
\’50s’d
@ Mercurial Outfielder:
This.
But it’s amazing how many schools are now looking for people with active learning/service learning experience….
I guess the good thing about being an academic fuckup is that I get to stay married and drink decent coffee? I do drink some amazing coffee. Fucking spectacular.
@ josh:
(dying laughing).
I teach in the USA. Does that help?
Mercurial Outfielder wrote:
bonus points if that typo was intentional
@ SVB:
It definitely helps if you can teach and your students actually care about learning.
In my experience it is rare to have both…but I felt that I had really good teachers when I was being edumacated. However, when I was the educator, the students weren’t as receptive. There were one or two who genuinely loved to learn but the rest were just counting the seconds until the bell rang.
@ SVB:
Shit. Commies are in our borders now!! GET J. EDGAR ON THE PHONE!
@ josh:
But you have to find me first….
@ Rice Cube:
Yeah, my first semester teaching was more of the students who cared about their writing, and the second semester was more of the “chatting during class” and giving me the “fucking die already” stares type of students.
In other news, today my son drew a Dalek on his Magna Doodle.
Nerd begat nerd.
@ Rice Cube:
Shit, man, I couldn’t believe that I was a student in literature class that was a piggy-back type class. In other words, I was the only grad student and the rest were undergrads, but they were all juniors and seniors and none of them read the books for the class. They would ask me for the answers before class. I told them to eat shit in not-so-many words. I couldn’t believe the lack of discipline. Junior and senior year, to me, was when classes finally started getting interesting.
@ Rice Cube:
EXTERMINATE!
By the way, how did Soler do?
@ SVB:
The things I hear like this are what have made me reconsider grad school (dying laughing)
@ josh:
Bolivia?
Sure, and that’s part of the calculation — for the team selling prospects, I assume that valuing them based again on some assumption of future marginal value is part of the deal. This year, I think that smart and forward-looking GMs (THoyer hopefully among them) are taking note of how much money is flowing into the league as well as changes to the CBA and coming to the conclusion that wins are set to get significantly more expensive over the next few years.
But I think you need to also price risk into the equation as well. You can put a value on a prospect who is in A ball, but that’s based on an aggregate future value that’s spread across the 250-odd graded prospects in all levels of the minors. The chances of getting actual value out of a guy at that level are significantly smaller than getting #2 starter value out of Ryan Dempster for the rest of this year, and you have to account for that. I think that’s part of the desire on the part of THoyer to bring in massive numbers of prospects…you have to have a lot of bodies if you’re going to be comfortable counting on any sort of production from your farm in the future.
Hopefully, the Dodgers are just gonna be dumb and overpay. I still think that both teams can come out ahead, though.
@ Rice Cube:
Never mind…BUST
@ uncle dave:
I think teams are more wary about overpaying at the trade deadline than they used to be, but it only takes one GM getting desperate.
@ uncle dave:
The ’50s was certain communism would come from the least likely place.
Also, new comic:
On Zach Lee, I know he is 20, but this guy has a 5.53
OOPS… He has a 5.53 ERA so far this year through 16 starts. Just doesn’t look like the can’t miss prospect that the Dodgers might value him as…
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What you need to know for Check-In day:
To check-in, go to your assigned residence hall. Housing staff will be there ready to assist you.
1. Can I get my bed bunked or debunked? Students may email requests to [email protected] only during the first 2 weeks of classes. Any bed adjustments will take place during the first 2 weeks ONLY. If you make a request after the first 2 weeks, you will need to wait until the next semester. A reminder will be sent by the Resident Director to the residents to make sure everyone has an opportunity.
2. When do I get my key? Once you have checked in and completed your paperwork, a key will be issued or your ID card will be encoded.
3. Where do I put my trash or boxes? Dumpsters will be available in the parking lots during move-in. After that time period, trash cans, trash chutes, and trash rooms will be accessible.
4. Who do I tell if something doesn't work? Report any problems with the room on check-in day only to the Resident Director. After check-in day work orders can be turned into [email protected].
5. Can I move my furniture around? Any freestanding furniture may be moved to make the room more comfortable; however, all university furniture must stay in the room.
6. When does curfew start? As soon as you move into your assigned housing, you are responsible for curfew or signing out so the housing staff will know where you are.
7. Where can I put my bike? There are secure bike storage rooms in Tinius East, University House South and University House North. All bikes in those storage rooms must be registered with the Hall Director of that dorm. Also, there are bike racks outside of Gunn-Henderson, Tinius, Wilson West, Wilson East, Fails, Davisson and Warlick.
8. Do you know when my roommate is coming? More than likely the housing staff will not have this information. It is recommended that you get in contact with your roommate before arriving.
9. My roommate isn't coming? Will I get another one or will I have this room to myself? More than likely you will be assigned a roommate. Private rooms, if available, are an additional $800 per semester.
10. When does the cafeteria open and what are the hours? The cafeteria opens on Monday, August 27, at 7 a.m. The normal hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
11. When can I buy my books? Anytime during the summer online at. The bookstore is open throughout the summer and you can call us at 405.425.5260 if you have any questions. Special times open in August 2012 include August 18, from 10-4; August 20-24, 8-5; August 25th, 10-4; August 26, 2-5. August 27 and beyond the bookstore will be open Monday thru Friday 8-5. The bookstore will be offering a new BOOK RENTAL program in the FALL of 2012.
12. I wanted to live somewhere else or with someone else... how can I change this? Go ahead and move into the room you were assigned. You may then talk to the Resident Director and give them the information about where you would like to live to be added to a "wish list." You will receive a response about whether or not you will be able to move as soon as possible.
13. Do you have tools so I can put something on the wall? The dorm does not provide tools. Small nails and Plati-tak may be used to hang things in the dorm. Tape of any kind is unacceptable, double-sided or otherwise. Screws and large nails are also prohibited.
14. Can I paint the walls? No
15. Can I build shelves and put them in my room? You can only use shelves that are freestanding. Nothing is to be anchored to the walls. It is also recommended that you be able to move them in case a room change occurs during the year.
16. Where is the dorm storage? Due to liability reasons, OC no longer offers storage to students. This is non-negotiable.
17. Where do I buy cement blocks to raise my bed? Cinder and cement blocks are considered very unsafe and not allowed if being used to make the bed higher. Bed risers that were made solely for that purpose may be used and can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Target or Bed Bath and Beyond.
18. Can I use contact paper in my drawers? Shelf liner may be used if it does not have a sticky back. Anything with a sticky back should not be used as it is almost impossible to remove.
19. Can I bring my own desk chair or any other furniture for that matter? You may bring other furniture, but remember one major detail... the furniture that is in each room must stay in each room.
20. Where can I store this bed or mattress because I brought my own? Again, the furniture in the rooms must stay in the rooms. If you have documentation from a medical doctor stating you have to sleep on a certain bed or mattress, the exception must go through Judy Davis, the Director of Residence Life.
21. Can I have a cable cord for cable to connect my TV? Cable cords are not provided by OC. The student will need to purchase one somewhere else.
22. Are there guidelines as to what decorations I can use? Decorations with anything containing alcohol, tobacco, nudity, or profanity are not allowed. This includes shot glasses, posters and personal photographs.
23. Can I burn candles in my room? Candles cannot be burned in the residence halls. There cannot even be a candle with a burned wick sitting in the room. If you are going to decorate with candles, they must be unused candles.
24. How close can I get to the dorm to unload? Vehicles are not permitted to drive on sidewalks or grass.
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Vaqueros stay in playoff hunt.
Irvine's girls water polo team avenged a first-round Pacific Coast League loss to Beckman with a 6-0 victory over the Patriots Thursday afternoon at Beckman.
"Shutouts are rare in this game but our goalie (Paulina Urbanski) was just all over it," Irvine Coach Scott Hinman said.
It was Irvine's first shutout since a 3-0 victory over Woodbridge last year.
"Our field players listened and followed the game plan," Hinman said.
Urbanski had 16 saves and preserved the shutout by stopping two, 6-on-5 chances in the final two minutes.
"Everybody was matching up perfectly," Hinman said. "The goalie denied a lot of shots just from knowing how to play position on some of their shooters.
"Paulina did a fantastic job."
Irvine took command early by moving to a 3-0 lead after one quarter on their way to avenging a 7-6 first round loss to Beckman.
Five different Vaqueros had goals. Tiffany Nguyen led the way with two goals. Rachel Cohen, Kimberly Delgadillo, Sian Mooney and Lauren Ton had one goal each.
"It was spread out, everybody is starting to get the idea that if we play our counter-attack offense and our transition offense correctly, everybody is going to have an opportunity at some point," Hinman said.
The win moved the Vaqueros (10-10 overall) into third place a half game behind the second place Patriots (18-6 overall). Irvine (4-3) has played one more league game than Beckman (4-2) but the two squads could end up tied for second.
"Irvine played a phenomenal game, that's one of the best teams we've played all year long," Beckman Coach Peter Muller said. "Scott did a great job coaching and the goalie was fantastic. I can't remember a game in the last 10 years where we scored zero goals.
"It was an unbelievable defensive effort and they played great. I'm proud of my girls, I thought they played hard but I think we were a little bit overwhelmed today."
Beckman goalie Dysiree Vallalvazo had six saves.
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With Luebben and Seymore termed out, the council will have two new members after Tuesday’s election.
CYPRESS – No matter how Tuesday's election turns out, two-fifths of the Cypress City Council will be newcomers.
That's because two-term councilmen Phil Luebben and Todd Seymore are termed out; Cypress rules limit council service to two terms in a lifetime.
And the newbies will arrive on the council with Cypress in relatively good fiscal shape.
In recent years, City officials have expressed pride in putting forth a balanced city budget without having to break open the piggy bank and raid reserve funds, as many cities around the state have had to do as revenues dropped. This year's $23.9 million general fund keeps city services at the same level they were last fiscal year, according to the city's budget report.
Responding to questions from The Register, candidates promised to continue the city's habitual fiscal conservatism.
"I believe the size of our government, at all levels, needs to be reduced," said attorney Jay Sondhi, 67. "Thus, in seeking to balance a budget, I will seek to cut expenses without sacrificing public safety, infrastructure and community services."
Bijan Mohseni, 20, listed on the ballot as a community volunteer, didn't talk cuts, but similarly advocated fiscal prudence.
"I believe it is because of our city's recognition of the importance of living within our means that our community has not faced the brunt of the economic downturn. I plan on continuing down this path," Mohseni said.
Family law attorney Mariellen Yarc advocates cuts: "I will advocate a reduction in the cost of our government and encourage a business-friendly atmosphere, to maintain and attract new businesses, jobs and revenue."
Business executive Rob Johnson, 55, has spent time at City Hall with terms serving on the parks and recreation and on the traffic commissions. Johnson has pledged to keep the budget whole without more taxes.
"It is important to maintain a balance budget without having to raise taxes," Johnson said.
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LOS ANGELES – Officials say two Los Angeles County sheriff's captains have retired after one was caught funneling information to an alleged Compton drug trafficker, the other accused of protecting brutal jailers.
Spokesman Steve Whitmore toldlike deputies used excessive force against inmates.
Cruz denied allegations to the Times but declined to give specifics.
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Redevelopment agencies resuscitated.
The Legislature, less than a year after ridding California of one of local government's most abusive powers, voted Thursday to effectively reestablish redevelopment agencies under a different name but with similar authority, including the power to divert existing taxes and to add new tax burdens.
Gov. Jerry Brown should veto these bills, especially in light of his vociferous campaign to rid the state of redevelopment abuses.
To their credit, the Legislature and Gov. Brown disbanded the state's 425 redevelopment agencies to bipartisan cheers, ending decades of property-rights violations and the siphoning of property taxes from municipalities and schools.
Cities and counties arbitrarily used redevelopment's power of eminent domain to deprive owners of their land, buildings and businesses, whether or not they wanted to sell. The property typically was handed over at deeply discounted prices to developers, who often received further tax-financed assistance from authorities to build their projects. Ostensibly intended to combat blight, redevelopment became, instead, a tool to divert tax money to finance crony capitalism.
Amid clamor for reform, legislators and the governor abolished the agencies throughout the state, and were upheld by the state Supreme Court.
But it seems now that last year's action was less about reform and more about the state capturing those redevelopment agencies' billions of dollars, some of which the governor intends to use to backfill a huge state budget deficit.
Assembly Bill 2144 and Senate Bill 1156 passed during this final week of the legislative session. They are designed to restore redevelopment powers under the guise of what are called Sustainable Communities Investment Authorities. "Sustainable communities" is a concept that uses government power to force more congested urban, as opposed to suburban, development, with preference given to accommodations for high-speed rail and open space. The bills also require prevailing wages and labor compliance programs, which will make the unnecessary expenditures more costly.
The bills authorize cities and counties to form joint-powers agencies to incur debt and use eminent domain by creating Infrastructure Finance Districts. This amounts to tempting "local government to invest dollars they don't have for projects that people don't want and that private investment cannot justify," said Assemblywoman Diane Harkey, R-Laguna Niguel, who voted against both bills.
Two of the bills' more egregious aspects apparently make it easier for new local taxes to be imposed with only a 55 percent voter approval, rather than a two-thirds majority, and to allow debts to remain on the books as long as 40 years, compared with the 30 years, typical under previous redevelopment.
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Yeah definitely still own it. I actually think its the cheapest stock I own. Amazing MoS + Strong FCF yield. This is not something you see often. Began as a pure asset play but IV has been growing at a very decent clip over the past 1-2 years, so no need to sell it. Should yield 20%+ over the next years
Floris
thanks for the analysis. Positive FCF, no debt, very conservative management - all looks good. I wonder if the shareholders are going to see that cash - i dont see any history of management paying it out or doing anything with it (which is somewhat of a good thing i guess). Take a look at options balance - at end of FY2009 there were over 467k options outstadning with an average strike price of ~0.76 - thats over 20% of the float. As early as 2005 options were over 29% of the float. There has been nothing since 2009 - have you read anything about this? I wonder if this is some legacy management incentive...
On a somewhat unrelated note - I am following Sangoma Technologies (STC.V) in Canada. Same type of situation - positive fcf, well respected niche product, large cash balance, no debt, conservative management. There is a potential catalyst with new management looking to accelerate new product development. Equity trading as if you get the operating business for almost free (not quite a net/net) Cheers thanks for your posts same.
In 'Security Analysis' Graham describes how current assets available for shareholders, i.e. current assets - total liabilities, can be used as an approximation for liquidation value. Liquidation value is calculated by discounting the value of all assets, including non-current, by factors that seem appropriate to the nature of the assets and their marketability.
Mityo,
Thanks for the comment, I need to revise my spreadsheet terms but I'm in agreement.
I try to highlight two values, net current asset value and discounted net current asset value which is labeled net-net working capital. Discounted ncav could also be considered liquidation value.
The basis for my spreadsheet is actually the worksheet from Security Analysis. What you can't see is that the workbooks that support it have been growing like crazy and my spreadsheets have started to drift from the Graham simplicity to the Peter Cundill net-net template style. I'm hoping to revise and consolidate soon, in the mean time I think I'm going to just change the labels to remove confusion like you mention.
Thanks for bringing it up!
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NCAAF Football Defensive Rankings
Defensive Rankings - Offensive Rankings
Defense wins championships, although usually only in the SEC. If you are a regular college football bettor, you are aware that defense wins bets as well and not just UNDER wagers. We rate the best college football defenses in more than a dozen key stats, including yards per play, fewest first downs allowed, fewest passing yards per attempt can give you a real advantage at online sportsbooks. Click the headings on each column to re-sort the category and see the best college defensive stats page on the Internet. And scroll to the bottom for a listing of the acronyms and what they mean and why they are important to your NCAA football betting this weekend.
Defensive Rankings Stat Categories:
Score: Self-explanatory - which teams give up the fewest points. Said another way, what is the best defensive team. You will see the League Average as well.
Y/PL: Yards per play - a key handicapping indicator that indicates how many yards each school gives up per play. The lower the number, the better the defense.
FD - First downs - which defense allows the fewest first downs. Not always an indicator of time of possession or victories.
RA - Rushing Attempts - which defense faces the fewest rushing attempts per game. This can indicate a tough run defense or can indicate that the team's offense scores so many points that opponents are forced to pass more. yards per team, ranked by each school.
YP - Yards per Pass - which teams allow the least yards per pass.
Time - Time of Possession - which defenses are on the field the least? Who has the best time of possession stats? This is important category and can mean the defense is very good or it can mean their offense holds the ball very well.
TO - Turnovers - which college teams create the most turnovers? Which schools generate the most takeaways? This is often an opportunistic defense which makes an average team good and a good team excellent.
Pen - Penalties - This is an overall ranking of which college teams take the most penalties (it is NOT broken down by offensive or defensive penalties.
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Here are the things we have been up to this month, none of which involved updating this blog:
- Went fishing, where Teo caught a beeeeeg fish, swam in the river, and threw some rocks.
- Enjoyed separate visits from Julie, Kara, and Kathy. Rock on ladies. So great to see all of you. Congrats to Mrs. Savoie, by the way. You guys are really blessed, and I wish I could have been there to celebrate with you.
- Tested out the camping idea. Conclusion: keep the kid up until 11 pm, and he will sleep anywhere. Also? Queen-sized sleeping bags nicely fits two adults and a kid, in a pinch. Good times.
- Made homemade curtains for half of the house. They look good, even better than I thought they would. Might attempt to make the second half this weekend. It wasn't anywhere near as difficult as I thought it would be.
- Got an interesting job offer completely out of the blue. More on that later. Maybe. Turned it down, but am still sort of aching from the decision.
- Learned some going-to-bed coping mechanisms. Give the kid the illusion of control. "Do I put the cover on or off? Do I close the door? Do I leave the light on? Ok... if I do all those things like you say, will you not cry like a big boy? Great." No going-to-bed issues for the past few nights. This is miraculous. Even better? He has started announcing to me that he is ready for bed, and that "I'm not gonna cry, mama." The pride bursts from my heart.
- Discovered the awesomeness of fake, wooden food toys. Cut them! Put imaginary salt on them! Pretend eat them! The fun never ends. Most recently, he learned the word cinnamon while playing with said toys. So cute to hear a little man try to say that word.
- Picked fresh peaches on Sauvie's Island and made a peach crumble. Tasty.
- Went to several kid-friendly concerts hosted by friends of Mr Whiskey. His friends do music, that's their thing, and it's definitely the sort of ambiance I can get behind exposing my kid to early on in his life.
- One little boy started peeing in the potty in earnest. Still not fully potty trained, but definitely heading in that direction. We have had several three-pees-in-the-potty days of late. On the flipside, sometimes T just stops, grabs his crotch, and says, "Oh hey! I'm peeing in my diaper!" Thanks for the news flash.
- Attended a live performance by Demetri Martin. Hilarious. The man is really, really funny. Before the show, we also got to enjoy drinks during our third child-free night on the town. I felt like an actual grown up doing things adults do for fun.
- Made several rounds of soup out of vegetables harvested from the garden. Hallelujah. I wish gardens produced good things year-round, but I sense this is the beginning of the end of fresh backyard deliciousness.
There is so much more than that, but if I don't publish this now, it seems I never will.
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Greece | Open See
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Open See, currently on view at the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson in Paris , is part of Goldberg’s larger project “The New Europeans,” which explores and documents the exodus of refugees, immigrants and victims of human traffic.
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New gov’t bid to control OFW money failed under Marcos
MANILA — A NEW Executive Order that will give a cabinet-level unit power to control how overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) send and use their money is awaiting President Gloria Arroyo’s signature.
But groups say the EO forwarded by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to the Office of the President via the Presidential Management Staff is an old hat not fit for wearing. Likewise, it is a failed bid under President Ferdinand Marcos who, under a foreign reserve crisis in his time, trashed the idea, a migrant advocate said.
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TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Co. has begun shooting a multiclient 3D survey in the Mississippi Lime horizontal oil play area in southeast of Dodge City south-central Kansas.
The Bucklin survey is to cover 280 sq miles in Ford and Kiowa counties, Kan., the second tier of counties north of the Oklahoma line. The crew is using high-channel Vibroseis equipment. Final deliverables will be processed using prestack time migration.
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Energy prices fell across the board May 30 as the euro’s drop to a 2-year low drove investors away from risky commodities and into US government bonds that are among the safest investments anywhere.
“Worries over the future of the Euro-zone continued to dampen market sentiment,” said analysts in the Houston office of Raymond James & Associates Inc. Due to the strength in the US dollar and concerns about a global economic slowdown, the front-month crude declined more than 3% to a 6-month low in the New York market on May 30. “Natural gas continued its losing streak, sliding more than 2% during the session. Energy stocks underperformed the broader market, with the Oil Service Index and the SIG Oil Exploration & Production Index declining 3.9% and 4.1%, respectively,” they said.
Stock markets retreated in early trading May 31 after the Commerce Department reported the US economy grew at an annual rate of 1.9% in the first quarter, down from its initial estimate of 2.2%.
The US Department of Labor also reported initial applications for unemployment benefits increased by 10,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 5-week high of 383,000. A private payroll survey showed private businesses added 133,000 US jobs. Most economists had expected the job growth rate to accelerate.
Olivier Jakob at Petromatrix in Zug, Switzerland, said, “The big picture it is still about the euro-dollar [valuation] and the fear of Greece, Spain, etc. The 10-year bond yields for Spain have risen to 6.7%, which is a 5.4% differential to the German bonds; this while the German 2-year bond yields are down to 0% (Spain on the 2 years is at 5%).”
Jakob reported, “On a marginal cost-of-production basis, on West Texas Intermediate we are still $8/bbl away from levels where we have to think about potential impact on North American crude oil production. On Brent, the downside limit is further away due to the Brent-WTI spread, which is still at risk.” He noted, “Saudi Arabia can afford a much lower Brent price due to the exceptional revenues it received in the first 4 months of the year with high export volumes (replacement of Iran) and high prices. This being said, we continue to like using the backwardated Brent structure to build length at the very back end of the Brent curve during the current flat price setback.”
US inventories
The Energy Information Administration said May 31 domestic US crude inventories increased by 2.2 million bbl to 348.7 million bbl in the week ended May 25, above the Wall Street consensus for a 1 million bbl increase..
Imports of crude into the US increased 473,000 b/d to 9.1 million b/d last week. In the 4 weeks through May 25, crude imports averaged 8.9 million b/d, down 199,000 b/d from the comparable period in 2011. Gasoline imports last week averaged 796,000 b/d while distillate fuel imports averaged 71,000 b/d.
The input of crude into US refineries was up 182,000 b/d to 15.2 million b/d last week with units operating at 89.1% of capacity last week. Gasoline production increased to 9.2 million b/d just ahead of the start of summer driving season over the long Memorial Day holiday. Distillate fuel production increased to 4.6 million b/d.
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In its latest monthly report, the Department of Energy revised US petroleum demand lower by 194,000 b/d in March to 1.2 million b/d less than in March 2011. “Excluding LPGs, petroleum demand was down 970,000 b/d vs. last year (5.8%) and at the lowest level for a month of March since 1995,” said Jakob. However, he said, “Crude oil refinery runs were only 100,000 b/d lower than a year ago, as US refineries continue to massively export products to Latin America and Europe. If Latin America has some oil demand growth, this is not the case of Europe, and therefore part of the crude oil that is being run in the US has to be at the cost of displacing European refinery capacity.”
DOE said US crude production in March increased 630,000 b/d from year-ago levels. “Given that the US cannot export crude oil, [processors] just refine it and export it as product instead (product exports are 600,000 b/d higher than a year ago),” said Jakob. “US exports of distillates were again very high at 1.1 million b/d, which means that US refineries are running about 3.3 million b/d of crude oil to produce distillates for exports.”
Energy prices
The July contract for benchmark US sweet, light crudes fell $2.94 to $87.82/bbl May 30 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The August contract lost $2.95 to $88.14/bbl. On the US spot market, WTI at Cushing, Okla., was down $2.94 to $87.82/bbl.
Heating oil for June delivery dropped 6.9¢ to $2.74/gal on NYMEX. Reformulated stock for oxygenate blending for the same month declined 4.83¢ to $2.86/gal.
The new front-month July contract for natural gas decreased 6.7¢ to $2.42/MMbtu on NYMEX. On the US spot market, gas at Henry Hub, La., dropped 10.5¢ to $2.40/MMbtu.
In London, the July IPE contract for North Sea Brent was down $3.21 to $103.47/bbl. Gas oil for June fell $28.50 to $882.50/tonne.
The average price for the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries’ basket of 12 benchmark crudes lost $2.38 to $102.75/bbl.
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The legislative and regulatory environment governing mental health in Ontario has evolved significantly in recent years. Health care practitioners, from both Schedule 1 and Non-Schedule 1 facilities are consistently faced with new and unique challenges in caring for patients with mental illness.
In 2009, the OHA released A Practical Guide to Mental Health and Law in Ontario Toolkit (Toolkit) to assist health care providers in complying with the legislative provisions and legal principles governing the delivery of mental health services in Ontario. Then in October 2010, the OHA provided a legislative update to highlight the significant legislative changes impacting hospitals that provide mental health and addiction services.
Since that time, there have been a number of legislative changes impacting the provision of mental health services. As such, the OHA has recently updated the Toolkit to ensure that health care practitioners have the most current and up-to-date resource to assist in caring for their patients in a mental health context. This webcast will give participants an overview of the updates to the Toolkit which include recent amendments to the Mental Health Act and other topics relevant to the practice of mental health in Ontario.
The broadcast is targeted at Hospital VPs, Directors, Managers, General Practitioners, Physicians, Nursing Staff, Front Line Staff, Chief of Staff, and any one working with Mental Health Populations.
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zo Gee has agreed to a contract extension with the Cavaliers, the club announced on Monday. Terms were not disclosed, but a league source said it is a three-year deal worth about $10 million, although the final year is not guaranteed.
Gee was a restricted free agent who was expected to return to the team even without the long-term deal. The two sides negotiated through the summer and finally agreed to the deal about three weeks before the start of training camp.To read more or comment...
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I spent a few hours at Quicken Loans Arena yesterday working on a few stories, some of which you'll be seeing in the paper and online this week leading up to training camp. Most of the players have been working out for a week or more. Larry Hughes was on the court working on his jumper and he seemed to be in good shape. Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Anderson Varejao were working together. Sasha Pavlovic was there, he's put in a lot of work in Cleveland over the summer. Luke Jackson is working his way back into shape after last spring's back surgery. I've also seen Donyell Marshall and Eric Snow working out along with the rookies (Shannon Brown and Daniel Gibson) plus some of the free agents who will be in training camp.
I got a tour of the re-designed front offices, which I am told Dan Gilbert spent $3 million on. The old offices were very nice and all, but Gilbert said he felt it was too much like a law office so he re-did them. Basicly, he took all the bosses who had large offices along the windows and moved them to smaller offices in the interior of the building. Then he ripped down all the walls and put the majority of the employees into desks with natural light coming from the windows. There are lots of flat screen tvs everywhere and lots of sleek conference rooms done in a basketball theme. There's even a spiral staircase with lighted glass steps that will change colors. There are lots of murals on the walls featuring teamwork themes and, as a special touch, basketball hoops on walls throughout the building. Damon Jones will be glad to find out there's a huge picture of him getting piled on after he made the shot to beat the Wizards in last season's playoffs.
Downstairs the Cavs have a brand new floor (pictured, click on it for a full-size view), which is supposed to not be as reflective. Fans watching on TV complained about the new LCD boards causing moving reflections on the floor during the game. I think for the third consecutive year, the lounge for players' families and friends is being totally remodeled. Also, they've put in new underground suites that don't even have a view of the court and are under the stands. To make room, the media was booted from its long-standing courtside seats and from its media room (they gave us a much smaller one with no bathroom). Sort of tells you what the Cavs think about us, eh? They don't need us as much when things are going well.
Just wanted to give you an update. Look for a story tomorrow on Anderson Varejao and one this weekend on Shannon Brown, who allowed Beacon Journal columnist Tom Reed to hang out with him and his family earlier this summer at his house near Chicago and at his old high school.
ESPN Chat
I did an ESPN chat this afternoon. There were only a few questions on the Cavs, but here's the transcript for those who are (mildly) interested.
Scott (Salem,Il): By 2010 will Greg Oden and OJ Mayo have just as big of impact as LeBron, Carmelo, and Dwayne Wade had on their franchises and the league as a whole.
Brian Windhorst: I first met Greg Oden in Vegas at Team USA traning camp in July and I was taken back. The sheer size he has is incredible and I'm someone who is used to being around 7-footers every day. I think he has the potential to be a force in the league because he could be as unguardable as Shaq in his prime. I've seen Oden on film and he appears to have all the athletic ability he needs, it just depends on hard word and seasoning.
As for Mayo, I don't know as much about him. But I've heard from scouts that he's leveled off in the last year or so in terms of his development.
Dave, Motown: Hey Brian Where do you see my Pistons in 2010??? Do you still see Billups, RIP, and Tay as our core then or do you see Joe D making alot of changes in the next few seasons???
Brian Windhorst: I think Prince will eventually be the Pistons franchise player. But Rip and Chauncey still have some good years left in them. The question will be what sort of contracts Joe Dumars signs them to, because they will both probably be past their primes five years from now.
It may have been a mistake to trade Darko. I saw him play in Japan at the World Championships and it sure looked like he's on track to become a good post player in the league. That deal (just getting salary-cap relief in return) may haunt the Pistons
Chris (Lancaster,Pa): What has Billy King done to prove he still deserve 1 job with the Sixers, let alone the president and general manager positions he's holding down now? How do you turn a respected franchise into a laughing stock in a matter of months and then have nerve to announce the signing of Alan Henderson like it's a step closer to a NBA Championship. Would it hurt to go after Bonzi Wells before Denver gets a hold of him ?
Brian Windhorst: The Sixers remind me of GM. They are stuck paying for the past and too jammed up in current commitments to rip it down and build for the future. I realize much of this is Billy King's doing but it is hard to get out of it.
It appears the Sixers are about to be sold. If that happens I'd expect the new owner to probably attempt to clean house.
Mike PHX AZ: Hey Brian, Whats up with our SUNS for the 2010 ?????? Do you see Stoudamire leading us to the promise land ?
Brian Windhorst: Mike, I wrote for ESPN today that the Suns could be in the lottery in a few years. Not because I think it will happen, but it could. I don't like selling off draft picks as they've been doing. But they do have an extra first round pick next year (the Cavs via Boston) and it will be a deep draft.
I watched Amare in Vegas with Team USA and in summer league. He's got a long way to go. There is no way to predict what he'll be by the end of this season much less 2010
Jon (Indianapolis, IN): What do you think of the Cavs moves this summer? Do you think Varejao will end up being their starting PF by the end of this season?
Brian Windhorst: The Cavs held down the fort and added veteran backups David Wesley and Scot Pollard. It should help their depth. of course they badly need help at point guard and I'm sure they'll be on the lookout constantly. But they feel good about the way they finished and are hopeful Larry Hughes will stay healthy. As of this moment, I'd predict them to improve slightly on their 50-32 record.
J.E. Skeets (Toronto): Will Hubie Brown will be completely translucent by 2010?
Brian Windhorst: J.E. is a funny guy. You hardcore basketball fans should look up his blog.
As for Hubie, a few years ago someone gave him a makeover with that fancy haircut with bangs. He might consider another. But his commentary is still right on the money and I assume he'll only get smarter by 2010.
Todd (Fargo): Are the Wolves the only team in history to have 7 gaurds under contract? Will this lead them to a Championship?
Brian Windhorst: In history? Probably not. But they are assets. People need guards and as the season goes along they will be willing to trade for them. Kevin McHale will step back and wait for offers.
But after seeing Randy Foye in Vegas I believe you've got to give that kid major minutes.
Trent (LA): See any improvement by Kobe and the lakers next season? do you see them being a serious contender by 2010? Thanks
Brian Windhorst: I think the Lakers have some cap space coming, which could help in the long run. They finished strong last season despite having some injury issues. If they can carry that over they have a chance to improve. It will be interesting to see if Radmanovic and his outside shooting ability will have a major impact.
Casey (Laurel,MS): Hey I hope my question goes through, but I was reading the article about the Bobcats winning the championship in 2010, well even tho they MIGHT have V.C. they still need a bench and uh, Sean May isnt that good of a bench if you ask me.
Brian Windhorst: Well, some of these young Bobcats have to work out and they've been carefully clutching their salary cap space to make a run in the future. Whether going after an aging Vince Carter is the answer, I'm not sure. They do need to sell tickets and I hear they have a North Carolina fan running the show now.
Raymond Felton impressed me last season in fact he was right behind Chris Paul on my rookie of the year ballot. And I firmly believe Adam Morrison will be able to score in the league, even if he can't defend. There are some pieces to get excited about.
Chad: Minneapolis, MN: You sated earlier that Foye needs major minutes. In 2010 who will be the best player from this past draft? Foye???
Brian Windhorst: Both Foye and Brandon Roy impressed me in Vegas Summer League. We'll have to see how these young big men like Tyrus Thomas and LaMarcus Aldridge develop before we know the pick of the class.
San Antonio, Texas: Brian,considering the Spurs current salary cap situation where after next only Manu, Tim and Tony Parker will be under contract. Would it be fair to say that if SA reloads with the right talent that they still could be amongst the elite in 2010?
Brian Windhorst: I firmly believe the Spurs will be a serious contender for the foreseeable future. I'm giving away one of my pieces for later this week, but I really think Beno Udrih is an unknown value and the Spurs usually draft very well.
Kevin(Chicago): Will the Bulls have won a championship by 2010??
Brian Windhorst: Hard to say, it depends on what they do with their young guys. They can't sign them all to deals so proper decisions have to be made. Big giving Ben Wallace that huge deal sure makes it seem like they are trying to win it all way before then.
Woytek (Cracow, Poland): Is LeBron mortal lock in Cavs for whole carrer?
Brian Windhorst: No, he's signed thru 2010. After that anything is possible. Are any of us mortal locks for anything?
Jake (Denver): Without some production from the young bigs (Al and Perk), do the C's spin their wheels until 2010?
Brian (Milwaukee): What city will the Bucks be calling 'Home" in 2010???
Brian Windhorst: Opps, took two questions.
It would be nice to see some of the Celts never ending parade of new fresh faces take the step from prospect to great pro. For various reasons it hasn't happened and Danny Ainge keeps importing a new group every year. Supposedly Jefferson is healthy and has lost 30 pounds so he'd be worth watching. They must like Perkins because he just got a four-year extension, which surprised many in the league.
As for Milwaukee, I love that city and there's a good tradition there. As long as Herb Kohl owns the team they will be in Wisconsin, but if he sells, Oklahoma City, Kansas City and Las Vegas are all lurking.
ryan Childersburg Al: how do you think the new york knicks be like in 2010 could thy run a open court like the suns do
Brian Windhorst: It depends on what happens this year. Many people think the Knicks need to blow it up and re-start with the idea of clearing cap space for 2010 when LeBron and DWade become free agents. I think the Knicks will actually be better this season by running more because that roster has depth and talent. But if they win, let's say, 38 games, it will be improvement and James Dolan will be under pressure to keep the momentum going and, thus, the massive overspending. Or Isiah's systems falls flat and he's fired and a new era is ushered in. I believe they call this a "tipping point."
Adam (Philly): I dont see Cleveland ever winning a championship with Lebron. He didn't really impress me with his playoff performance, because he got a lot of lucky breaks (against the Wiz and Pistons). He just doesnt seem like to guy that you can give the ball to down 1 point and say "win me this game." Kobe Wade and Melo can do that.
Brian Windhorst: I guess you didn't watch the last half of the season when LeBron led the Cavs to like 18 wins in 22 games decided by four points or less.
Whether or not he can get enough help to win a title is a valid point. But it isn't a talent issue.
Dave (Chicago, IL): Do you think the Magic are going to unload Keyon Dooling due to their logjam at the point? Who do you think they might get back for Dooling? You hear a lot about a Dooling for Michael Doleac swap with Miami. Any truth to that?
Brian Windhorst: Keyon Dooling is worth more than that, no?
David (Gainesville, GA): How will the Hawks young kids be in 2010?
Brian Windhorst: Everyone keeps telling me Marvin Williams come around and I'm willing to give him time. But I'm certainly in the chorus that thought passing on Chris Paul was foolish. Josh Smith is coming around a little, he's turned into quite a shot blocker but I'd like to see more skill development. Shelden Williams has decent upside, but I think they could've done better at that spot in the draft.
I guess, um, I'm not all that excited about them.
Sarbjit Singh (New York): Hey Brian Where do you see Houston Rockets in 2010? Do you think they can make the championship with T-mac & Yao?
Brian Windhorst: Everyone wants to know. When the they had it going two years ago they balanced those two with good outside shooters. It looks like they are going to try to go back to that because they've signed a boat load of them with the hopes that a few pan out. They play in such a meat grinder division that they really need McGrady to be healthy for an entire season to get in good position for the playoffs. It will be interesting to see how their upcoming general manager Daryl Morey, a stats-based guy, makes changes. He was the influence behind the Battier deal and I think it will work out for them.
Eduardo (San Jose California): Sup playboy, How are my Clips going to be looking like in 2010?
Brian Windhorst: I'm no playboy, Eduardo, I live in Cleveland. I like the Clippers. They played with confidence last season and it was refreshing to see. They are big and athletic and have a great leader in Cassell. Shaun Livingston sort of underwhelmed me at the Vegas Summer League, I really expected him to be dominant and he needs to step up to get ready to take the reigns. I liked the Tim Thomas signing as well. They appear to want to move Maggette and how that eventual deal works out could make a major impact.
Yorkis (Philly): Will Danny Fortson become the Jose Canseco of the NBA and open up everyone's eyes to the steroid use that's been going on in the league for the past 20 years before 2010?
Brian Windhorst: I don't know. I've been in MLB, NFL and NBA locker rooms and I can tell you NBA players have the most muscle and best bodies of them all. Perhaps it is because the NBA lends itself to more freak athletes. But let's all be honest, there are probably players using performance-enhancing stuff. How wide spread it is or if it will ever become something the league gets into isn't known right now. I think David Stern is happy no one is making a big deal about it.
Steve (Seattle): What changes do the Blazers need to make to be in playoff contention by 2010?
Brian Windhorst: Well the Blazers are a big bucket of change. They've gone from being a free-spending huge budget team to one that is looking for baragins and young players. If they want the makeover to be complete, they really need to move Zach Randolph and Darius Miles but that will not be easy. They are in for lots of growing pains ahead and it may take five years for them to make the right moves to become serious contenders again.
Derrick Concord NC: How many african american owners will be in the NBA by 2010?
Brian Windhorst: I think everyone is hoping more than one. But Bob Johnson hasn't exactly been thrilled so far with his investment in Charlotte.
JB (Atl): Is it possible for ESPN writers to write about the Hawks without mentioning Paul? Stop rubbing salt in our wounds!
Brian Windhorst: OK, OK. I keep getting questions from all the Hawks fans (Why don't you guys ever come to the games?). Yes, they have some potentially good young players. But the organization is a total mess from the ownership on down and they have consisently made poor decisions over the last four years or so. Until there's a change in that course then people like me are going to be skeptics.
Joe (Brantford, Ontario): Hey Brian! For the first time in a long time, Raptor fans are very hopefull of this upcoming season. Where do you see them in 2010? Thanks!
Brian Windhorst: Chris Bosh is someone to get excited about. I think the combo of T.J. Ford and Jose Calderon could make them a good fast-paced team and I think Bargnani will be able to contibute in some way right away. Also you have an excellent decision-maker at the top now. In fact, I think Wayne Embry should've been Exec. of the Year last year for what he did in his short time. There is reason to be excited in T.O. No reason no to hope for a serious shot at the playoffs.
Brian Windhorst: Thanks for sending me all the questions. Keep coming back and reading the 2010 series for the rest of the week. There's some good stuff coming.
An infamous elbow
As you may have read over the weekend, Greek national team player Nikos Zisis is still pretty upset about the elbow he got from Anderson Varejao in the FIBA World Championship and wants to sue him. Considering he had to undergo surgery last week after spending a week in the hospital in Japan, it is understandable he is trying to get some measure of revenge because it isn't likely the two will ever seen each other on a basketball floor again.
Based on some of my e-mail and some things I've read on message boards, I want to address a few things about this issue.
I'm not smart enough to be a lawyer so I can't even begin to guess how Zisis would successfully sue Varejao considering the event happened in a country neither player lives in nor works in. However, ultra-bright University of Nebraska law student Zach Hemenway informs me this case set the precedent that an athlete could sue another athlete for something that happens outside the rules on the field of play. However even Zach doesn't exactly see how Zisis can win without direct evidence of intent and everything seems to be circumstantial.
I had extended conversations in Japan with members of the Greek media. Now I must point out that these guys were hardly objective, for example they cheered from the press box, waived Greek flags during the game, and hugged and kissed players following the victory over the U.S. But they painted a picture of how Zisis and Varejao were battling back and forth. How after Zisis was angry after Varejao supposedly flopped -- and let's be honest, he's known to do that -- and how supposedly Varejao warned him not to come into the paint when he was standing there.
For his part, Varejao doesn't not say he's sorry. I cannot verify the exact translation because I do not speak Portugese, but a poster at RealCavsFans says he translated this story from Brazil where Varejao said the following: "I've learned from the press what Nikos Zisis has been saying and I was surprised and sad with it. Zisis accused me of being disloyal and a bad character, he said I hit him on purpose and named me an "animal" and "murderer". I hadnt answered anything so far because I did not want to make a big deal out of it and because my conscience is clean that it was just his bad luck in that play and because I understand that he's upset at this time because of the injury.
But I think Zisis has crossed the line with this thing. Because of everything he's been saying and because the way things are shaping. Now I have to watch Zisis sue me, claiming an "murderer act" by my part. It's clear to me what he really wants with all this. Zisis shoud know that bball is a contact game. It was on one of this contacts that he got hurt. It was a normal game play, but he ended up getting hurt.
That is so true that the referees, and there were three of them, ruled as a normal foul and no one claimed anything at that moment. Because I saw the injury was bad I came to him to apologise but he turned his back on me. It's an absurd that he keeps blaming me. Accusing me that it was intentional. I've always been a loyal, clean player. A player that respects the opponent and that plays eyeing the ball.
Last season, I had a bad injury playing for Brazil that kept me from playing for six months and I didnt have to seek for people to blame to justify my injury. I think Zisis should do the same and focus on his rehab. He should stop feeding tabloids and talking sillyness."
I feel like I know Andy and his game. I know that sometimes it appears he plays absent minded, but actually I think he's fairly sharp. If you remember last season he took a shot at Rasheed Wallace and got ejected in Detroit and did it without looking like he was trying to. I've watched the Zisis video numerous times and I think that play in Detroit is comparable. I don't think Andy wanted to inflict such damage to Zisis' face and certainly he didn't mean to him him as hard as he did. But I there's a good chance he came in high with his elbow to send a message.
So that makes his name mud in Greece, but after being called soft many times last season I predict Cavs fans won't mind at all.
Insomnia is underrated
Hopelessly jet-lagged and unable to sleep at 3 a.m., let me toss out a few thoughts.To read more or comment...
Heading home
Tokyo -- I haven't been in the States in three weeks, so I'm not sure how the U.S. bronze medal performance came off back home, where I'm headed now. I've written about it and talked about it a great deal. I'm not going to rehash it. It was a quality win over Argentina and it is a good basis to build on.To read more or comment...
Earthquakes and Greece lightning
Saitama, Japan -- Yesterday I experienced my first-ever earthquake, a 4.8er that shook me up good on the 10th floor of my hotel. Tonight I saw Team USA get rattled in a loss to Greece that pretty much ended their FIBA World Championship.To read more or comment...
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McDonald's owner apologizes for urging workers to vote Republican.
''Which we think is too little, too late,'' Schulman said of the apology.
The original letter to dozens of employees encouraged them to vote for GOP candidates John Kasich for governor, Rob Portman of the U.S. Senate and Jim Renacci for the 16th District seat in Congress.
Schulman said the letter violates state elections laws governing employer influence and intimidation of workers.
In the letter, Siegfried writes that employee wages at his company can only be raised ''if the right people'' are elected.
''If others are elected, we will not,'' he wrote.
The owner then encourages his workers to vote for the three Republicans.
In a statement released Friday, Siegfried said the letter to his employees was an ''error in judgment on my part.''
Randy Snow, a Canton attorney representing the businessman, said Siegfried was unaware of the law and had no intent to violate it.
''He was trying to protect his business and meant no harm or interference,'' Snow said Friday.
The letter was first reported by the OhioDaily Web site.
Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner's office released a statement about alleged voter intimidation, saying her office would be ''investigating this and any other similar incidents and reporting our findings to the Ohio Attorney General.''
The statement also said: ''Ohio law is clear that employees cannot be subjected to intimidation or threats by an employer stating that job benefits will be affected by the election or defeat of one or more candidates. The voting public must not be affected by votes gained or lost in this way.''
Shirley Rogers Reece, general manager for McDonald's Ohio region, said the company had no knowledge the letter was being distributed and that Siegfried's action violated company policy.
''We wholeheartedly respect diverse views and opinions, and our employees' right to vote,'' she said in a statement. ''Our position is that every employee should make his or her own choice.''
McDonald's did not endorse any of the candidates mentioned in the letter, Reece said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. Phil Trexler can be reached at 330-996-3717 or [email protected].
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Nine of 12 football games to be played in Ohio
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Zips recruit drops 50 in high school game
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Zips choose defensive coordinator with experience
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UA soccer team is heading to Spain
The University of Akron men's soccer team will be making a nine-day trip to Madrid, Spain, in March as part of its upcoming spring schedule.
UA coach Caleb Porter announced the trip and the remainder of the spring schedule, which features three home matches, on Wednesday.To read more or comment...
Visiting Zips deliver 35-point beatdown to Bowling Green
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Never in the 51-year history of BG's Anderson Arena had a team sunk 16 3-point baskets. The Zips did that tonight with a 57.1 percent clip.To read more or comment...
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Porter adds nine recruits -- six All-American's -- to Zips
The University of Akron men's soccer team started to reload Tuesday with the addition of nine players for 2011.
Zips coach Caleb Porter announced that Wil Trapp, Bryan Gallego, DeAndre Yedlin, Diego Navarrete, Luke Holmes, Kayvon Afsarifard, Kyle Culbertson, Andy Chiu and David Murrow have signed with UA.To read more or comment...
Akron beats up on Toledo
Men's basketball
Akron jumped out to a 26-9 lead over Toledo, and the Zips maintained a similar margin until the final buzzer sounded. Akron won, 59-41.To read more or comment...
U.S. Senate honors Zips
Men's soccer
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution honoring the Zips and their national championship run.To read more or comment...
Polls: How do you feel about this recruiting class?
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Pfau adds nine players to Zips women's soccer team
University of Akron women's soccer coach Chris Pfau announced the signing of eight athletes to national letters of intent and the addition of one transfer.
The recruiting class includes Walsh Jesuit High School senior Brianna Kanz and three players from Las Vegas , Nev. – Hailey Kirkwood, Meghan Brascia and Lexa Green.To read more or comment...
Zips drop game to lowly Eastern Michigan
Men's basketball
To this point in the season, Akron had not lost to a bad team. The Zips had failed more often than normal to beat the average ones.To read more or comment...
GoZips.com blog
Along with Tom Gaffney's updates today, take a look at the running blog at GoZips.com for Signing Day coverage.To read more or comment...
Running update on Zips signing day
As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, the University of Akron football team has received 23 NCAA letters of intent for its 2011 recruiting class. That finishes the players that will be announced today. National Signing Day is just the beginning of the signing period, so the Zips may add others in the future.
From Ohio, the players are: OL Dylan Brumbaugh (Green); RB Cody Grice (Firestone); DL Isaiah Williams (Cleveland John Adams); DB Bryce Cheek (Lewis Center Olentangy); DB Johnny Robinson (Cleveland Glenville); DB Devonte Morgan (Cleveland Glenville); QB Kyle Pohl (Farmersville Valley View); kicker A.J. Fox (Youngstown Mooney); OL Andrew Bohan (Avon Lake) and athlete Tyler Williams (Cincinnati Colerain). P Zach Paul (Padua) is a non-scholarship player.To read more or comment...
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Here is my Kent State/Akron preview with Jonas Fortune...
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Glenville wide receiver reportedly gets offer from Zips
Cleveland Glenville senior wide receiver Frank Clark has reportedly been offered by Akron, according to ScoutingOhio.com. Clark, who is 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, also has offers from California, Eastern Michigan, Michigan, Michigan State, North Carolina and Toledo.To read more or comment...
Pennsylvania lineman commits to Zips
Greater Johnstown senior lineman Dajour Morris has reportedly made a verbal commitment to play football at the University of Akron, according to The Tribune-Democract (Johnstown , Pa.).
Morris, who is 6-foot-2 and 295 pounds, told the publication the Zips plan to use him as a defensive tackle, defensive and also a linebacker.To read more or comment...
Grant gains national second team honor
St. Vincent-St. Mary senior cornerback Doran Grant has been named to the USA Today All-USA second-team.
Grant, who is 5-foot-10 and 177 pounds, was one of four Ohio players to make the second-team.To read more or comment...
Another offer for Walsh DE
Walsh Jesuit senior defensive end Reed Remington has reportedly received an offer from the University of Dayton, according to ScoutingOhio.com. Remington, who is 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds, also has offers from Bucknell, Wayne State and Holy Cross.To read more or comment...
Koufos home for Christmas
Minnesota Timberwolves reserve center Kosta Koufos stood and smiled in the visiting locker room Sunday night at Quicken Loans Arena as a fun weekend came to an end.
Koufos, 21, was happy for two reasons; his Timberwolves earned a 98-97 win over the host Cleveland Cavaliers, and he got to spend Christmas with his family in Canton.
“I was blessed and fortunate enough to see my family for Christmas,” Koufos said before the game. “It was refreshing to get to sleep in my own bed and it brought back memories. It helped to get me energized for the game.”
Report: Grant visited Ohio State
St. Vincent-St. Mary senior DB Doran Grant reportedly took an official visit to Ohio State last weekend, says ESPN.com. Here is an update from ESPN.com.To read more or comment...
Walsh Jesuit DE has new offer
Walsh Jesuit senior defensive end Reed Remington has reportedly been offered by Holy Cross, according to ScoutingOhio.com.
Remington, who is 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds, also has offers from Bucknell and Wayne State, according to the website.To read more or comment...
Grant considering his options
St. Vincent-St. Mary senior DB Doran Grant is reportedly considering Ohio State and Michigan State among his final college choices.
Scout.com reported Grant will visit Ohio State this weekend. Grant reportedly visited Michigan State on Dec. 4.To read more or comment...
Hoban standouts considering Ohio State
Hoban junior defensive ends LaTroy Lewis and Greg McMullen will start to narrow their college list after the New Year, according to Hoban football coach Ralph Orsini.
Orsini said in an e-mail today that Ohio State is in the top two for both players.To read more or comment...
Cincinnati Colerain QB picks Zips
Cincinnati Colerain senior quarterback Tyler Williams verbally committed to the University of Akron on Monday night, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Williams, who played quarterback in a triple-option offense for the Cardinals this season, is projected to be a running back/wide receiver and a returner on special teams for the Zips.To read more or comment...
Flight of the Firestone Falcons?
At least two former members of the Firestone Falcons - notice the word "former" - have left the football team to return to their neighborhood in West Akron, which just happens to be the home base of the Buchtel Griffins, state runners up in the Divsion III playoffs.
Timonte Anderson, a defensive back and his brother, free safety Larry Sullivan, will begin attending Buchtel Monday, they confirmed to the Akron Beacon Journal Friday night prior to the Buchtel-Ellet hoops game.To read more or comment...
Glenville defensive duo reportedly pick Zips
A pair of Cleveland Glenville football players have reportedly made verbal commitments to play at the University of Akron, according to Cleveland.com.
Senior defensive backs Johnny Robinson Jr. and DeVonte Morgan committed to the Zips, according to the report. Robinson (5-foot-10, 190 pounds) had 55 tackles, three interceptions and a touchdown this season, according to the report.To read more or comment...
Alliance's Garlock reportedly makes college choice
Alliance long snapper William Garlock has reportedly committed to play football at Bluffton, according to ScoutingOhio.com. Garlock is 6-foot-1 and 240 pounds, according to the website.To read more or comment...
Walsh and Twinsburg girls in Key Bank Holiday Classic
Walsh Jesuit and Twinsburg are among the area girls’ basketball teams that will participate in the Key Bank Holiday Classic Dec. 28-30 at Pickerington North High School in Pickerington, Ohio.
This tournament annually features top teams from Ohio and out-of-state. Walsh Jesuit will play Marion County (Ky ) at 3 p.m. Dec. 8 in the first game of the tournament. Twinsburg plays Mount Lebanon (Pa.) at 4:45 p.m.To read more or comment...
Massillon's Olack stunned by college coach's resignation
Massillon senior wide receiver Justin Olack told the Sporting News that he was surprised to learn of Pittsburgh coach Dave Wannstedt's resignation on Tuesday.
"I've talked to some of other commits and they're the same, stunned," Olack told the publication. "He was a great guy and he was one of the main reasons I committed to Pitt."To read more or comment...
Area football recruiting updates
Walsh Jesuit senior punter Drew Kaser has reportedly been offered by Central Michigan, according to ScoutingOhio.com. Kaser, who is 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, also has an offer from Illinois.
Canton McKinley senior quarterback Kyle Ohradzansky has reportedly made a commitment to play college football at Lafayette , according to ScoutingOhio.com. Ohradzansky, who is 6-foot-1 and 212 pounds, also had offers from Illinois State and Colgate and interest from Mid-American Conference schools, according to published reports.To read more or comment...
State Championship: Buchtel vs Bishop Watterson
Halftime: Buchtel 6, Watterson 6
This is shaping up to be a defensive struggle. Watterson is playing solid, fundamental defense and staying at home, nullifying Buchtel's speed. It's their defense that has kept them in the game with Jarrod Wilson coming up with at least three of Buchtel's four turnovers, including one to end the first half and score an 81-yard TD.To read more or comment...
Cincinnati Colerain QB making UA visit
One of the Cincinnati ’s top high school players will take a visit to the University of Akron this weekend.
Colerain senior quarterback Tyler Williams will visit Akron, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Williams helped lead the Cardinals to a 10-0 regular season record. Colerain was a regional semifinals.To read more or comment...
Wadsworth wrestling team participating in prestigious meet
The Wadsworth wrestling team will attend a prestigious Super Dual meet in Cincinnati on Saturday. Wadsworth, the reigning Division I state champions, will join 11 other elite teams at Moeller High School for the Moeller Duals. Other teams include Brother Martin (Tennessee state champion), Louisville Trinity (Kentucky state champions) and several others. Wrestling starts at 8:30 a.m. and the finals are scheduled for 5 p.m.To read more or comment...
Roosevelt lineman continues making visits
Kent Roosevelt junior offensive lineman Ryan Anderson continues to visit some college programs. Anderson, who is regarded as one of the state’s top players in the 2012 class, attended the Pittsburgh-West Virginia game last Friday and the Ohio State-Michigan game on Saturday, according to Kent Roosevelt coach John Nemec.
Anderson (6-4, 300 pounds) has an offer from Pittsburgh, according to ScoutingOhio.com.To read more or comment...
St. V-M's Grant visited Ohio State
St. Vincent-St. Mary senior cornerback Doran Grant visited Ohio State this past weekend as the Buckeyes played Michigan, according to Rivals.com.
Grant is considering the likes of Michigan State, Ohio State, Michigan, Southern California, Notre Dame, Iowa, Georgia Tech and Penn State, according to a recent Beacon Journal report.
The Associated Press selected Grant as Division III Defensive Player of the Year and selected him to the Northeast Inland All-District team.To read more or comment...
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Tango has not had an easy life and can sometimes be a little apprehensive about being touched. She is adjusting to her new carefree life and recently discovered the joys of playing with cat toys. She loves being with her foster parents and sleeps peacefully on the end of their bed. Tango is getting used to other kitties and would be a great cat for someone who is looking for an independent but curious pet. Tango has been tested, spayed and is up to date on shots.To read more or comment...
Lost: Rottweiler in Green/Coventry area
Contact Phone Number: 330-802-0347 or 330-802-0009
Jarvis rd. green/coventry area -- We are looking for jada. she is a sweet kind lovable Rottweiler. black with nub tail. she will answer to anybody.and love u as much as we love her.she still has her pink collar on.please contact 3308020347/3308020009 if you have her or seen her. Thank you the kulasa family.To read more or comment...
Found: Small white mix poodle neuter male dog in Clinton
FOUND A SMALL WHITE POODLE MIX DOG MALE NEUTER ALL SHAVED BUT THE EARS AND TAIL. FOUND ON GRILL RD. IN CLINTON OHIO SUNDAY 2/27/11 AT ABOUT 12:00 P.M. 330-603-1294.To read more or comment....To read more or comment...
Beautiful Siamese Cat Needs Home
My neighbors put their Siamese kitten out in the winter cold and won't find her a home. Seenatra, a beautiful blue eyed female kitten barely over a year old, needs a home. She is hanging out in my garage and I'm doing everything I can to keep the tom cats away, they're trying their best to get to her so please help me find her a loving home, away from the cold elements and danger. She deserves her own, warm home with a loving family! Please! I already have cats and I tried to bring her in but my cats don't want another roomie.To read more or comment...
Lost Dog in Hartville
Female chow/shepherd mix,reddish/blackish, very short hair. Is very skinny, 32lbs, is insulin-dependent, and losing her eyesight. She needs her shots and special food right away, had a pink collar on, no tags. Her name is Kayla, and is deeply missed! Phone Number: 330-806-9979
SOS Adoptee of the Day: Daisy!
Breed: Calico (mix)
Age: 3 yrs
Gender: Female
Altered: Yes
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Found cat in Uniontown, Green area
Found a small to medium female cat in Uniontown, Green area (Meadowood). Must be able to describe distinctive features. 330-703-9036.To read more or comment...
SOS Adoptee of the Day: Patches the Kitty!
Name: Patches
Breed: Calico (mix)
Gender: Female
Altered: Yes
Ref. no.: 091001Q
PAWS Pet of the Week: Meet Shorty!
Short on stature, big on sweetness.
Shorty is a very special girl. Before PAWS rescued her, she suffered some type of terrible trauma that left her without back feet. Don't tell Shorty, though! Despite her disability, she can even manage to jump up onto a king size bed! She gets around fine, primarily walking on her front paws and using her back legs for balance. A litter box with lower sides is a must. And a home on one floor would be ideal as steps can be difficult.To read more or comment...
Lost: Cane Corse in North Hill area
Lost North Hill area Tallmadge Ave, Saturday night 9:30pm.To read more or comment...
Found: Two lab mix pups
Found 2 black lab mix pups. North St. area in Akron. Please call 330-285-7737 and identify.To read more or comment...
SOS adoptee of the day: Beau!
Breed: Australian Shepherd - Chow Chow (mix)
Age: 4 yrs
Gender: Male
Altered: Yes
Ref. no.: 081107R
Beau is a 4 year old Australian Shepherd/Chow mix with a mysterious yet tragic past. He is naturally cautious of strangers due to his Chow mixture but he is deathly afraid of pre-teen and teenage boys. We can only guess what type of life he once had. We are working on his trust issues and his issues with believing that all strangers are bad people and feel he would not be suited in a home with children. Once his trust is earned though, you will reap the benefits of a loving and loyal companion who is happy to just spend time with you. To apply for adoption, please fill out an on-line application at. Save Ohio Strays does NOT claim or guarantee any breeds given in this description. These strays come from shelters so there is usually no further knowledge. These are best guess descriptions for breed. SOS NEVER ships pets and will not adopt out to a driving radius greater than 3 hours from Medina, Ohio.To read more or comment...
Found: Dog near Firestone Park Library
Found 02-18-11 around 4 pm near Firestone Park Library. Older male, white face possibly a lab mix. Neutered and house broken. Very well mannered and missing his family. 330-734-5488.To read more or comment...
Lost: Male Golden Retriever
Male Golden Retriever, 3-years-old, went missing 2/16 on east market between 91 and 76 east. Name is Frank (male). He has a black spot on his tongue, very energetic and friendly. If you have any information please contact me, please help us bring our dog home. 330-858-7710.To read more or comment...
SOS Adoptee of the Day: Zena!
Breed: American Bulldog - Pit Bull Terrier (mix)
Gender: Female
Altered: Yes
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Ohio Lets Dog Abusers Off Easy
Among all states and their animal cruelty laws, Ohio ranks 45th out of 50 in how the state prosecutes animal abusers.
Back in 2009, pets.ohio.com told you about an Ohio kennel owner who was sued after he starved a dog (and 11 others) in his care. These dogs were left with him by pet owners who had to go on trips and wanted to place their dog in a safe place. Instead, the owners of Nitro, a Rottweiler left at the kennel, were called by police while on their trip and informed that Nitro had been starved to death.To read more or comment...
One of a Kind Pet Rescue Open House
One of a Kind Pet Rescue in Akron, Ohio held a wine and cheese open house on February 16, 2011 to help introduce the public to the facility, which opened on October 2010. Visit them at read more or comment...
Cats sleep where they like
A pets.ohio.com reader sent this photo of her cat, along with a note:
"Ruby has been an odd cat from day one. She has never slept where a normal cat would, nor in a normal cat position. This is her comfy lego spot. Others include, on the top bunk under the blankets, and in Dad's chair upside down."To read more or comment...
Stray Cat Controls Rats at Prime Minister's Home
A stray tabby is being enlisted by British Prime Minister David Cameron to help control a rat problem at his official residence at 10 Downing Street in London.To read more or comment....To read more or comment...
Found: Neopolitan Mastiff in the Goodyear Metro parks area
Found in the Goodyear Metro parks area about February 1st. If he is yours please call and describe. 330-697-0873.To read more or comment...
PAWS Pet of the Week: Meet Alexia!.To read more or comment...
Lost: black lab (female) CINDER
CINDER BLACK LAB HAS BEEN MISSING FROM HOME SINCE MID AFTERNOON 2-6-11 ANY INFO PLEASE CALL 330-475-6608.To read more or comment...
Found Dog on West Exchange Street. Male w red collar
I found a dog around 4:45 (February 7th) wondering in traffic on West Exchange. He is a male, neutered, short hair. mostly black with large ears and weighs about 40 lbs (my best guess). He is very friendly. 330-592-5852To read more or comment...
Lost dog in Suffield off Waterloo Road
I live off of Waterloo Rd in Suffield. My husband let Ebony out at 8:30 a.m and when he went back out to get her she was gone. We searched the entire neighborhood by both car and foot, and have not seen her. I have went door to door and no one knows anything. Ebony was recently groomed, a purple collar and a white and multi-colored bandanna. She is entirely black with the exception of a little gray under her chin. She is the sweetest dog and my family misses her so much. She never gets loose and we are new to the neighborhood, so I don't know if she can find her way back home. I went to the vet on St. Rt 532 in Mogadore and a woman had called and said she found a dog on Waterloo Rd early Sunday morning, so I am praying that is Ebony, If you have any information please call Jodi at (330)532-7243...thank you so much.To read more or comment...
Short hair retriever spotted at Rolling Acres Sears
Stray, medium size, short hair retriever look alike, almost white with tan down center of back. Has a collar with tags; can't get close enough to read tags. Very docile but won't come close.To read more or comment...
Lost: Male Boxer North Hill Area
Please help! Lost Male Boxer Brindle with black face 2 years old. Great dog very friendly! He needs to come home his very missed! 330-819-4789.To read more or comment...
Hattie Larlham facility dog day care to get bigger digs, move closer to Akron-Canton Airport, add staff
By Kathy Antoniotti
Beacon Journal staff writer
Lost: Female black lab mixes Schocalog Rd/White Pond Drive area
Maggie and Lucy both got loose Friday afternoon. Both female black lab mixes, each weighs about 50 pounds, both have tags. Schocalog Rd/White Pond Drive area of Akron. Please call 330-864-0717. REWARD!!!To read more or comment...
Lost dog: Buchtel Avenue near the University of Akron
My roommates and I lost our dog today. His name is Oso and he's a medium to large dog, about 50 pounds. He was lost near Buchtel Avenue near the University of Akron around 5 PM today. Please call me if you find him- we really miss our puppy! Thank you so much!
330-807-4404.
Lost Yorkie in Firestone Park/Akron
On Saturday January 29, 2010 our beloved family pet went outside to use the restroom and got out of our gated back yard. We believe that she is still in the area. She weighs less than 10 pounds her fur is tan and black. She has a lavender bow in her hair a pink collar and a black and white polka dot dress on that says fashion forever. She has been a member of our family for several years and my children and I miss her dearly! If you have her please contact me ASAP (330) 926-6038.To read more or comment...
Post-Olympic slaughter of 100 sled dogs prompts rage, embarrassment
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- An organization that fights animal abuse is calling the slaughter of up to 100 sled dogs by an outdoor adventure company in British Columbia a bloodbath and police are investigating.To read more or comment...
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Avon Lake scored the first goal in this key Southwestern Conference battle, but Amherst scored the next four to defeat the Shoregals 4-1. Junior Emily O'Connor led off the scoring for Avon Lake assisted by Senior Kailey McClain. Near the end of the first half, Ally Perkins knotted the score for the Lady Comets as the two teams played to a 1-1 tie at half. Then in the second half, Amherst exploded for 3 goals to secure the victory. Ally Perkins added two more tallies to record a hat trick and Rachel Johnston added the final goal for the Lady Comets who move to 6-1-1 on the season.
In goal for Amherst was Ashley Ferguson who recorded 7 saves, while the Shoregal net was shared by Junior Amy Crooks with 2 saves and Senior Abby Rogers with 3 saves.
In JV action, Amherst used a late goal in the last two minutes to win 3-2 over Avon Lake. Shoregal goals were scored by Kayla Kress assisted by Elise Duvall and Molly Jeffries assisted by Molly Maloney. In goal for the Shoregals was Amy Crooks with 3 saves and Lindsay Butler with 2 saves.
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ought to have been as an excuse for which I
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dear brother were probably on your way here
so I put by my writing with the pleasing prospect
that I might soon have an opportunity of verbal
converse----but a letter form brother Thomas
of a late date- discourages the prospect, as he
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Internship: UCSF Pediatrics
Residency: University of Utah Pediatrics (PGY 2, 3 & Chief Year)
Fellowship: University of Washington Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Backcountry Skiing, Biking
What I love about Oregon: Urban Growth Boundary
Preventive Medicine Residency Projects: Health Evidence Review Commission, OHA Strategic Communication
Jennifer Gilbert, MD, MPH (PGY5) CO-CHIEF RESIDENT
Medical School: University of Maryland
Residency: UC Davis
Hobbies/Interests: hiking, running, kayaking, watching live music
What I love about Oregon: close access to rivers, coast, and mountains; lively music scene
Preventive Medicine Residency Projects: Evidence summary and early childhood policy development at Center for Evidence-based Policy
Matthew Dubrow, DO (PGY5) CO-CHIEF RESIDENT
Medical School: The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Family Medicine Residency at The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Woodworking, Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Kayaking, Biking Interests - Studying native plants and wild edibles, Nutrition
What I love about Oregon: There are too many things I love about Oregon to list them all. Some of my favorites are Ramona Falls, extinct cinder cone volcanos dotting the landscape, the Cascade Range, salmon everywhere, the painted desert, the cloud cover and misty rain, sea otters and the cool air. Among the reasons I chose to move to Oregon are the clean air, food and water, and a society invested in a tradition of bettering itself and living as a community.
Preventive Medicine Residency Projects: My practicum site will be at the Oregon Health Authority where I'll be developing my understanding of healthcare systems and learning how those systems are built, maintained, monitored, and altered.
Jessi Khangura, MD (PGY5)
Medical School: OHSU
Residency: OHSU Internal Medicine
Fellowship: OHSU Cardiovascular Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Rock climbing, backpacking, white water rafting, skiing
What I love about Oregon: So many fun outdoorsy things to do!
Preventive Medicine Residency Projects/Interests: Quality Improvement Projects regarding evaluation and treatment of Congestive Heart Failure
Hetal Patel, MD (PGY4)
Medical School: University of Maryland, School of Medicine
Residency: University Hospitals of Case Western Reserve University Family Medicine
Hobbies/Interest: Cooking, Crafts, Traveling
What I love about Oregon: The beautiful green environment, the food carts, all the friendly people, the farmer's market, and its closeness to everything coast, mountains, desert… the geographic diversity
It is completely an different experience then East Coast.
Preventive Medicine Residency Projects/Interest: At VA I will be working on Population Management of Diabetes, and also through other practicum experience I want to learn the policy aspect of primary care in order to influence chronic disease management. In the big picture, I want to learn about different health care systems, and how they are managed.
Paige Hatcher, MD (PGY4)
Medical School: University of Kansas - Wichita
Residency: OHSU Family Medicine
Hobbies: My three-legged Great Dane, gardening, yoga, cooking/dining out
Interests: Women's Health, Mental Health, Primary Care, Quality Improvement, Health Policy
Preventive Medicine Residency Clinical Experience: Women's Health Clinic for Clackamas County @ Richmond Family Health Center - patients referred for high-risk pregnancy or colposcopy
Preventive Medicine Residency Practicum Site: Office of Health Policy and Research - working with the Patient-Centered Primary Care Home Program
Patty Frew, MD (PGY4)
Medical School: OHSU
Residency: OHSU Family Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Maternity care, Care of children and underserved populations; Spending time with family, Gardening, Thrifting
What I love about Oregon: Geographic diversity and personalities
Tina Oliver, MD (PGY3)
Medical School: University of California at Davis School of Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine at Legacy in Portland, Oregon
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family (husband, 5 y/o daughter and newborn daughter), hiking, reading, cycling, traveling
What I love about Oregon: It's so green and wonderful! It is paradise. Many like-minded people, living their lives not too fast, taking time and paying attention. Great place to raise kids.
Preventive Medicine Residency Projects: Maternal & Child Health Department at the Oregon Health Authority.
Rachel Seltzer, MD (PGY2)
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University
Residency: OHSU Family Medicine
Hobbies: Running/hiking with my four-legged buddy Sophie, good food, wide open spaces, choral music, coffee shops.
Interests: Health policy, health systems transformation, Regional health delivery systems
What I love about Oregon: The full-spectrum climates, both the weather and the politics. It's beautifully temperature, with beaches, fertile valleys, mountain ranges, and high desert. Oregonians are wholesome, and more community-oriented, as a people. And the excellent food, beer, and wine make for ideal re-centering opportunities!
Preventive Medicine Residency Projects: OHSU Occupational Health Clinic and quantiferon assay investigation protocol; legislative research around the smoking ban in cars with children.
Recent Graduates:
Christina Baumann, MD, MPH: Graduated June 2012 and is presently a clinical epidemiologist with the OHSU Center for Evidence-based Policy, working on their Medicaid Evidence-based Decisions Project (MED). She is also a clinician at Central City Concern's Old Town Clinic and doing contract work for the Multnomah County Health Department.
Mellisa Pensa, MD, MPH: Graduated August 2012 and is a clinical faculty member in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Virginia.
Douglas Lincoln, MD, MPH: Graduated July 2011 and is currently practicing as a Pediatrician in an underserved rural area in Pennsylvania via the National Health Service Corps.
Kenneth Gleitsmann, MD, MPH: Graduated June 2011 and is practicing as an Ophthalmologist in Hilton Head, SC.
Sarah Present, MD, MPH: Graduated August 2011 and is currently working in Family Medicine and Obstetrics at SEAMAR Community Health Center in Vancouver, WA.
Nicole Yonke, MD, MPH: Graduated June 2011 and is completing a two-year clinical & public health/research fellowship in maternal, child, and reproductive health at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
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No. 2 Oregon Tech marched to a 95-69 victory tonight over eighth-rated Northwest. (photo by Kelly Caleb)
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – In a battle of Top-10 teams, and an outright lead in the Cascade Conference standings, No. 2 Oregon Tech left no doubt as the top team in the CCC. The Hustlin’ Owls, honoring their three seniors prior to the tip, led by as many as 18 points in the opening half, on the way to a decisive 95-69 victory tonight over No. 8 Northwest University at Danny Miles Court.
Oregon Tech moves to 25-3 overall and 14-2 in the CCC standings, while Northwest drops is 24-3 overall and 14-3 in the conference standings.
With one win next weekend, or a Northwest loss versus Evergreen, Oregon Tech will capture a fourth-straight CCC regular season title.
The teams kept it close over the first 10 minutes of play, as the Owls clung to a two point lead, 14-12, midway through the opening period. Jodan Kiely capped an 8-0 Tech run on a layup to give the Owls their first double digit advantage with 8:37 on the clock.
NU answered with a 3-point field goal, but Tech would pull away, eventually taking an 18 point lead on a pair of Bobby Hunter freebies to make it 43-25.
NU would cut the deficit to 12, but with the clock ticking, Kiely found a wide open Kyle Gomez in the corner for a 3-pointer as the halftime buzzer sounded to send the Owls with momentum and a 15 point advantage, 47-32.
Coming out of the half, Gomez gave the Owls their first 20+ point advantage on a short jumper in the paint, and would eventually move out to a 26 point lead with 8:36 remaining to play.
NU, over the next two minutes, mounted a comeback bid, but could get no closer than 18 with 6:47 to play. Oregon Tech would let it get no closer as the Owls pulled away, eventually winning by a 95-69 final.
Bobby Hunter led the Tech offensive attack with 26 points and added six boards, four assists and three steals. Kyle Gomez finished the night with a 20 point effort, including four rebounds, four assists a block and two steals. Jason Gamblin added 17 points, while Jordan Kiely and David Clarke finished with seven points each and combined for nine rebounds and seven assists.
Tyler Mendezona led NU with a team-high 15 points, followed by 10 points each from Ahmaad Cook and Rich Skillman.
Oregon Tech travels to Northwest Christian Friday and Corban Saturday in the final two regular season CCC contests of the year. The Owls will host the quarterfinals of the CCC tournament on Wednesday, February 22nd with an opponent to be determined. All postseason games will tip at 7:00 p.m.
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This is very odd. Quigley’si’s sin is in the eyes of the educational establishment: She is an outsider, not a member of the school board-teachers’ union club, and she is a Republican. She challenges the failed system in which so many teachers and administrators are so comfortable; therefore, she must be destroyed.
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Colin Firth has just won an Oscar for The King's Speech, so what will his next career move be? It sounds like he'll moving over into Robert Pattinson's territory and playing a vampire! OK! VIDEO: COLIN FIRTH OSCAR ACCEPTANCE SPEECH — "I HAVE A FEELING MY CAREER JUST PEAKED" According to The Daily Mail, Colin has signed on to play a vampire in the upcoming film, Stoker. And the Oscar-winning actress ... Read More >>
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Oils supplied by Langley-Smith & Co. Ltd in the 1920s.
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(C) R. Jones 2013.
The range of "Langol" lubricants on offer to the motorist in the late 1920s.
This small leaflet, listing the prices for Langol Motor Oils, was found in a bookshop some years ago. The cover confirms the date of March 1927, and the Directors of the parent company, Langley-Smith & Co. Limited of St. Mary Axe, in London EC3.
The image above shows the cover, a scan of the Langley's logo on the rear cover, and the main price list within. The logo features a 20s motor-car, surrounded by the words "Langley's Latest Lubricants - 'Langol' Motor Oils" and their address.
The Langol range comprised of a variety of oils to suit many different applications...
Special De Luxe Motor Oil.
A heavy and full-bodied oil not losing its lubricating properties at high temperatures. Specially prepared for Motor Cycles, and certain types of foreign engines employing force-feed lubrication. 3/6.
Heavy Motor Oil.
One of the most popular brands on the market. Heavy bodied, but free flowing at low temperatures. For air and water-cooled engines. 3/-.
Medium Motor Oil.
The best all-round oil for most medium powered and light cars. This oil has most excellent tests. For water-cooled engines. 2/9.
Arctic Motor Oil.
An oil particularly well suited to cars of American origin. An alternative to the Medium grade for use in winter. Fluid at zero. 2/6.
Ford Motor Oil - USA.
This is the actual oil used for Ford cars throughout the USA and there is nothing to beat it. 2/-.
Special Ford Motor Oil.
An excellent oil giving good results, but we offer this merely to meet the competition of cheap Ford oils on the market. 1/10.
Lorry Oil.
A specially prepared oil for practically all types of commercial vehicles. Very economical in use. 2/8.
Gear Oil.
A highly filtered very viscous oil which will obviate noise and wear in gear-box and transmission. 2/0.
The second page of the price list features various grades of machine oil, including special lubricants such as Gas Engine Oil, and a special odourless Sweet Oil. Three options for tractor users were on offer - Extra Heavy, No.1 Heavy, and Heavy Dark.
All the prices shown here are for a 40 gallon barrel of the quoted oil! Smaller 20 gallon, 10 gallon, and 5 gallon oil drums were also available, although as this is a Trade Only Parts List I expect most would opt for the 40 gallon option.
Primarily therefore, Langley-Smoth dealt in lubricants aimed at the user of the internal combustion engine, however they also supplied other products, including seed oils (such as Linseed, Colza, Castor and Sanctuary Oil), Turpentine, and what they class as 'sundries', for example Cod Liver, Sperm (whale blubber), Lard, Tallow, Neatsfoot and Fish Frying Oil.
If anyone has any photos of Langol Motor Oils signs, or oil tins, it'd be interesting to see them if possible!
Return to the
car collectables
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Top Five Characteristics of a Winning Resume
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Prior to the U.S. economic meltdown, which started in the home mortgage market and systematically moved across corporate and commercial bank lending, the job market was booming. Jobs were at a surplus. Candidates were solely judged on their merit and experience. However, with changing times, employers are looking at newer ways to eliminate unqualified candidates sooner in the recruiting process in order to save time and money. The recruitment process has become more of a practice of elimination than selection. One of the major areas that affect your job prospects is the presence of a great resume. Take the first step in presenting yourself to prospective employers by creating the perfect resume.
Great resumes are marketing tools that define your skills and abilities to the employer. Therefore, formatting your resume to suit the employer’s need is your main objective. Here are some distinct ways you can determine if you have a great resume:
Relate Your Contributions.
Employers always seek candidates who have made valuable contributions to the environment they were once a part of. It does not actually matter whether the contribution is big or small. The goal is to try to relate your contributions with the position for which you’re applying.
Accentuate The Positive.
Focus on your strengths. Define your positive attributes to help a prospective employer understand you better. Avoid mentioning weaknesses. Your goal is to impress the employer as they review your resume.
Be Truthful.
It is never a good idea to lie on your resume. Employers always extend job offers with a clause that gives them the right to terminate your employment, at any time, if you are found to have given false information.
Relevant Experience.
Employers will scan through your resume for any related experience that might give them a reason to pick you over another candidate. Therefore, your experience needs to be well organized and easily transferable for the company to understand how you will fit into their organization.
Expertise.
In addition to education, skills and experience, your expertise will differentiate you from others applying for the same job. With years of experience, you may have gained expertise that puts you above the status quo. This will give your resume a big boost and a great reason for an employer to choose you. This is especially true with technical jobs.
Rachel Herron is the Principal & Founder of RachelsResumes.com and writes a blog entitled Resume Advice from HR. She has worked as a Human Resource Manager for over ten years specializing in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and orientation. In her role, as a Human Resource Manager, she has come across many job seekers who have a hard time conveying their strengths and abilities well enough on their resumes to land that desired job. Rachel seeks to help people create their personal brand and use it to communicate their talents and successes.
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The Town of Oliver will commence its 2013 water main flushing program:
In-town on Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Rural Areas on Monday, May 27th, 2013, or $300.
If you disagree with the decision of the subdivision approving officer, you may appeal to the BC Supreme Court for an order to have the Approving Officer approve your plans..
The Town of Oliver will commence its 2013 water main flushing program:
In-town on Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Rural Areas on Monday, May 27th, 2013
Deadline: 2:00 pm, Monday, May 27, 2013
In consultation with Interior Health, the Town of Oliver is terminating the boil water notice that was issued on April 5, 2013, effective immediately.
Council Meeting Information and Schedule
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The project’s purpose is to further the educational design and dissemination of an online tool to support and facilitate self-and-peer assessment of individual contributions in large group work projects. The online tool supports group work processes through facilitating self-and-peer assessment by providing quantitative and qualitative feedback, evaluation, reflection and review opportunities..
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In Olympia, It’s Still the Water Olympia is different—same as it ever was.
Reprinted from Seattle Met, Tripster.
An artesian well sounds like something out of a fairy tale, but Olympia’s is little more than a lead pipe in a parking lot. Instead of a bucket-and-rope setup, a two-inch pipe pours like a faucet onto a stretch of blacktop behind Fourth Avenue. It never stops, every minute dumping 10 gallons of water that burbles up from 90 feet underground.
On a sunny spring day, the stream of Olympians carrying empty tubs and bottles to the artesian well is almost as steady as the water itself. Some look itinerant, bathing by dipping heads and hands under the flow. Others are stocking up, pulling water-cooler bottles and empty milk jugs from the back of pickup trucks. Skateboarders wearing every shade of black—this town reminds you how many shades there are—cup their hands for a quick drink of the cold, crisp liquid, and a young woman wanders out of a nearby storefront with a glass pitcher in hand.
The logo for Olympia Beer has read “It’s the Water” since 1902, crediting a similar artesian well a few miles from this parking—lot aquifer, even though the signature brew left town (and the state) in 2003. The old Olympia Brewhouse, a stately redbrick edifice at the foot of Tumwater Falls, looks the classic haunted house with plants growing through shattered windows, rusty gates, and battered roofs.
But it was always the water here; native tribes once harvested shellfish from Budd Inlet, the fat finger that forms Puget Sound’s southernmost tip. In 1850, Americans staked out a commercial waterfront town. Seattle founder Arthur Denny reportedly called it “the greatest and about the only place north of Portland” when it was made the state capital.
Since then Olympia has been surpassed in size by Seattle (and 20 other state metro areas), but has cultivated a reputation. It’s best known for an idiosyncratic art scene—this is where people fashion jellyfish costumes out of foam bits and pipe cleaners to march in the annual Procession of the Species parade.
There are almost as many species on procession at the Olympia Farmers Market, a covered, open-air complex abutting the city’s industrial timber yards. Buskers with white-kid dreads pick guitar strings from the performance stage, then give way to a funk-inspired bluegrass band. When kiosks open for Thursday–to–Sunday stretches, shoppers haul produce, bread, local meats, and craft purchases in reusable bags. The town centers on state business—there are some 24,000 government employees here—but there are more Birkenstock sandals than suits.
Ecofriendliness is more than a habit in Olympia; it’s practically a governing ethos. This is the home of “greeners,” named for the alternative scene at the Evergreen State College, whose mascot is a phallic mollusk, the geoduck (check worn Volvos for bumper stickers calling it the “Ever Strange Green College”).
It’s Evergreen interns that staff the gardens at the Fertile Ground Guesthouse next to Olympia’s library; the students do herbal studies as they maintain rows of vegetables and greenery. Inside the hundred-year-old Fertile Ground house is a sauna built from sustainably harvested cedar and redwood and a library that owner Karen Nelson hand-plastered herself. On a tour of her B&B’s grounds, she describes the Commons, a space she’s creating with the house next door to host CSA pickups, natural food workshops, and tool shares.
Evergreen’s most famous son is Simpsons creator Matt Groening, but he left town after graduating. Calvin Johnson, on the other hand, has been a part of Olympia’s cultural fabric since before he even enrolled. In the ’70s, the local teen was a punk fan, musician, and DJ at local station KAOS; after graduating from Evergreen he founded K Records, which once defined the West Coast independent punk scene. Kurt Cobain tattooed his own left arm with the company logo, even though the label turned down his demo tape (Cobain got over the rejection and signed Nirvana with Sub Pop, another Olympia-born enterprise).
Johnson fairly embodies Olympia’s fiercely independent music scene. He now operates K Records out of Olympia’s old synagogue, these days releasing albums in small batches and digital downloads instead of cassettes. He has undeniable punk-rock bona fides—he once asked Henry Rollins, when the Black Flag front man heckled him midshow, “Didn’t your mother teach you any manners?” But outside of band practice, he’s soft-spoken and sits almost preternaturally still. Wearing a white scarf, plaid shirt, and denim cutoffs, Johnson considers his hometown. “You’re only going to make music here if you want to,” he says, noting that few Olympia acts become rich and famous. “There’s a lot of creative energy here…it feeds on itself.”
The music scene here has always been well fed. In the ’90s it spawned Riot Grrrl culture with Sleater-Kinney and the Gossip; today it’s represented by what Johnson calls “a lot of good heavy music” and bands like Broken Water and Christian Mistresses. This month, Seattle writer Mark Baumgarten releases a chronicle of the Olympia scene called Love Rock Revolution: K Records and the Rise of Independent Music. But Johnson says he probably won’t read his own biography. When asked where Olympia’s music scene will be in five years, his answer is typically literal and laconic: “Olympia.”
That’s the thing about oly; it’s hard to describe it as anything but itself. It’s smaller than Portland, weirder than Tacoma, a bigger player than Spokane. Olympia Beer may have been exported out of state, but what arose in its place is even more, well, Olympia: Fish Tale Organic Ale. As one brewer says from Fish headquarters, “_This_ is the Olympia Brewery now.” The organic grains and hops, by the way, aren’t just ecofriendly; they make the malt slightly sweeter.
Murals painted in electric blues and oranges coat the exterior of Fish’s brewery and brewpub. There are more than a dozen such exterior walls downtown, one expressing solidarity with Rafah, Palestine, in honor of an Evergreen student activist who died while protesting in Gaza. Another reimagines the cast of Star Wars as bubble-faced cartoons. Every inch of Olympia, it seems, needs to express itself.
For a long time, the parking-lot artesian well expressed nothing more than water, but this year it gets its own coat of many colors. Local artist -Jennifer Kuhns has gussied up the concrete stanchions around it with fish murals, installed with volunteers she crowdsourced over Facebook. The water source is still basically a pipe in the ground, but it’s getting a little prettier.
And true to Olympia style, all comers to the parking lot express something a little different. Besides the usual greeners—adorned with tattoos or stretched earlobes, army pants or peasant skirts—are suburban moms exiting minivans and tourists road-tripping from Alaska. After a dog laps from the surging stream, a woman in a pink pantsuit leans over to fill her bottle, taking care not to get her beige pumps wet. It’s everyone’s water.
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App Review: Google+ for Tablets and the Revised UI
So Google decided to drop us a new UI for the Google+ app, which at least to me was very welcome. Honestly, I couldn’t stand the previous version as it was clunky and annoyingly over-cropped photos in the timeline.
Tablet owners got an extra perk as the UI is “enhanced”. I love that word, it makes me feel special. I finally got a chance to hope on my tab and update to see what they did, and I’ll admit I’m highly impressed.
The new UI is freaking beautiful. The posts in the time line really stand out and no longer seemed crunched in together. Scrolling is smooth and seamless and the gestures for pulling up info in each post is a nice touch.
Hangouts still need some work. I found it disconnecting me a lot on my wifi connection with strong signal strength. They added in the camera switch when someone talks which you get on the web version, which works pretty well for the most part. There’s still some delay before it swaps around so hopefully it’ll be patched up soon to speed it up. To bring up the menu for turning your camera and mic on and off, simply press toward the top of the screen. Be quick though, as it fades the menu back out fairly quick at times.
As fellow staff member Cliff has ranted about numerous times since it went live, there’s no one click button to post something. It’s now a drop down menu which gives you the option to share a thought, photo, or location. This is no big issue. Cliff is just real picky.
All in all, they did a hell of a job with the update for the tablets and it’s a nice “user experience”. As much as I hate that term, it actually relates in this case. The UI takes solid advantage of having that bigger tablet screen and is very enjoyable.
Now enjoy some screens I took!
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Multi-processing Permits Bypass of Security Software
Matousec has recently shaken up the security software industry with a paper and demonstration showing how to bypass (or kill) the products using nothing more than user-mode code. Called KHOBE, the program makes possible a vulnerability theorized back in the ‘90s by exploiting a race condition in parameters passing through Win32 / NT API hooks. Hooking is a method where code replaces pointer entries in the SSDT with its own pointers, allowing other functions to run “in the middle” between an application calling the API and the actual API’s code being executed. It’s a technique used for both good (anti-virus) and evil (rootkits). The attack in question utilizes the concurrency of multi-processing to allow parallel threads to modify parameter structures before they are processed by the real API. In essence, innocuous parameters are passed during the API call which gets intercepted by the hook but before the middleware passes the parameters on to the native API, a concurrent thread alters them back into a malicious version. As for which security products are vulnerable to their KHOBE, “the researchers said that the only reason that they found exploits in only 34 products was that they only had time to test 34 products.”
Similarly tagged OmniNerd content:
- Twitter Hack Affects Stock Trading, by VnutZ 23 days ago
- National Hacking Day, by VnutZ 4 months ago
- Data Wiping Malware, by VnutZ 9 months ago
- Hacker Interacts with AntiVirus Researchers, by VnutZ 11 months ago
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Welcome to J H Williams and our 7th grade reading community. This year all of my reading students will be spending their time in the classroom broadening their reading education in various engaging ways. Students will be reading informative pieces of nonfiction as well as several stories throughout the school year. I am excited that with the new nine weeks school period students will have enough time to be able to complete projects that are based on information they are learning in every class, and directly relate it to what they are reading. It is going to be a fun year and our students are going to be learning without even knowing it.
I welcome all parents and students to use this site to keep our lines of communication open. I will often post important dates, assignments, fun facts, and technology tools and lessons that parents and students need to know.
Everyone is encouraged to participate in reading with your child as much as possible and promoting reading in our community!
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This Halloween, if someone comes up to you and calls you out for wearing some costume that's a little ethnically offensive, don't blame political correctness. Blame yourself for the lack of respect you would damn sure demand for yourself. Ohio University student Sarah Williams started a campaign on campus after she saw a fellow student in blackface last Halloween, and it is taking off. Big ups to Ms Williams. This was a long time coming!
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An awful lot of people agree with the infamous words of “Mean Girls” character Cady: “Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.” She could have gotten more agreement still by adding, “Halloween is the one night a year when people think it’s OK to dress in totally inappropriate and racist costumes.”
Ohio University student Sarah Williams says she was at a Halloween party last year when she snapped a picture of someone in black face. “It angers me and it’s unacceptable,” Williams said in an interview with Colorlines.com on Monday. So she and some fellow students decided to do something about it—and they’ve captured national attention in the process.
“This is happening across the country. It’s not just here in Athens, Ohio,” says Williams, who is the president of a student group at Ohio University called Students Teaching About Racism in Society (STARS). The group, made up of 10 students, has created an educational campaign called “We’re a Culture, Not a Costume” that juxtaposes images like the one Williams saw last year with an actual African-American student. It adds a simple statement: “This is not who I am, and this is not okay.”
The posters have already taken social media by storm, going viral on Tumblr and Facebook pages around the country. As of Monday evening, they had been shared more than 50,000 times online, according to Williams.
In a statement on Monday, Williams explained a bit more about why STARS decided to do the campaign.
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The posters will be passed out throughout the dorms on Ohio University’s Athens campus. The group’s Facebook page reports other schools, including Columbia University, are interested in distributing the campaign on their campuses, too.
STARS produced the campaign entirely on its own, with no funding from the school. But the campaign has made such a positive impression on students and faculty that the Division of Student Affairs stepped in to help pay for posters to get printed.
Controversy surrounding racially offensive Halloween costumes and theme parties have become a routine part of the holiday on college campuses. Last fall, one Northwestern University dean went so far as to send an advance email to the whole student body, urging them to think carefully before getting decked out. “Halloween is unfortunately a time when the normal thoughtfulness and sensitivity of most NU students can be forgotten and some poor decisions are made,” wrote Burgwell Howard. In 2009, Northwestern had drawn unwanted national attention when party pics of two varsity athletes dressed in graphic black face made social media rounds.
Of course, the trend stretches past college campuses. The black-face costume of choice last year was Antoine Dodson, the young, poor black man who became a troubling Internet sensation after his outburst to a local news reporter covering his sister’s sexual assault. Memes circulated all year, in which producers morphed his screaming words into songs and audio clips. It was no surprise when, come Oct. 31, his Facebook page filled with pictures of white people in black face, wearing afro wigs and bandanas and making gang gestures.
In 2009, Target made headlines by selling an “illegal alien” costume that featured an orange jumpsuit and an alien mask. Kohls previously sold a “Ghetto Fab Wig.” Colorlines.com rounded up these and other perennially popular racist costumes last year.
In short, costumes mocking people of color are an annual Halloween epidemic. Williams says STARS has a simple message for classmates planning to join the so-called fun again this year: “It’s not funny. STARS doesn’t believe that making a costume of a culture or race is funny. It only reinforces stereotypes.”
Williams, who’s black, plans on being Janelle Monae on Halloween.
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A company once ran a beautiful monster of a marketing campaign.
The campaign was an attempt to drive traffic to its e-commerce site. Shortly after launching the campaign, sales dropped by nearly half. Synthetic tests suggested everything was fine. Web analytics reported an increase in visits, but a huge drop in conversions across every visitor segment. It looked like the campaign had appealed to a large number of visitors who came to the site but didn’t buy anything.
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Management was understandably annoyed. The official response amounted to, “Don’t ever do that again, and fire the guy who did it the first time.”
Fortunately, one of the company’s web operators was testing out new ways of monitoring end user performance at this time. He noticed something strange: a sudden spike in traffic, followed by the meltdown of much of the payment infrastructure on which the site depended. This payment system wasn’t part of the synthetic tests the company was running.
As it turned out, the company had hit upon an incredibly successful promotion that nearly killed the system. So many people were trying to buy that the checkout page took over 20 seconds, and often didn’t load at all. Nearly all of the visitors abandoned their purchases. Once the company responded by adding servers, upgrading the payment system, and fixing some performance bottlenecks, they tripled monthly revenues.
It’s one thing to know your site is working. When your synthetic tests confirm that visitors were able to retrieve a page quickly and without errors, you can be sure it’s available. While you know it’s working for your tests, however, there’s something you don’t know: is it broken for anyone, anywhere?
Just because a test was successful doesn’t mean users aren’t experiencing problems:
The visitor may be on a different browser or client than the test system.
The visitor may be accessing a portion of the site you’re not testing, or following a navigational path you haven’t anticipated.
The visitor’s network connection may be different from that used by the test for a number of reasons, including latency, packet loss, firewall issues, geographic distance, or the use of a proxy.
The outage may have been so brief that it occurred in the interval between two tests.
The visitor’s data—such as what he put in his shopping cart, the length of his name, the length of a storage cookie, or the number of times he hit the Back button—may cause the site to behave erratically or to break.
Problems may be intermittent, with synthetic testing hitting a working component while some real users connect to a failed one. This is particularly true in a load-balanced environment: if one-third of your servers are broken, a third of your visitors will have a problem, but there’s a two-thirds chance that a synthetic test will get a correct response to its HTTP request.
In other words, there are plenty of ways your site can be working and still be broken. As one seasoned IT manager put it, “Everything could be blinking green in the data center with no critical events on the monitoring tools, but the user experience was terrible: broken, slow, and significantly impacting the business.” To find and fix problems that impact actual visitors, you need to watch those visitors as they interact with your website.
Real user monitoring (RUM) is a collection of technologies that capture, analyze, and report a site’s performance and availability from this perspective. RUM may involve sniffing the network connection, adding JavaScript to pages, installing agents on end user machines, or some combination thereof.
For this book, we’re using a simple distinction between synthetic testing and RUM. If you collect data every time someone visits your site, it’s RUM. This means that if you have 10 times the visitors, you’ll collect 10 times the data. On the other hand, with the synthetic testing approaches we saw in the previous chapter, the amount of data that you collect has nothing to do with how busy the site is. A 10-minute test interval will give you six tests an hour, whether you have one or a thousand visitors that hour.
Here’s a concrete example of RUM alongside synthetic data. Figure 10.1, “A scatterplot of page requests over time in Coradiant’s TrueSight, showing relative TCP round-trip time” shows page requests to an actual website across an hour. Each dot in the figure is an HTTP GET. The higher the dot, the greater the TCP round-trip time; the bigger the dot, the larger the request.
Figure 10.1. A scatterplot of page requests over time in Coradiant’s TrueSight, showing relative TCP round-trip time
While requests happen throughout the hour for which the data was collected, there are distinct stacks of dots at regular intervals. These columns of requests, which occurred at five-minute intervals, are actually synthetic tests from the Alertsite synthetic testing service, coming from Australia, Florida, and New York.
Figure 10.2, “The same scatterplot in Figure 10.1, “A scatterplot of page requests over time in Coradiant’s TrueSight, showing relative TCP round-trip time”, with synthetic tests identified” highlights these five-minute intervals. The tests from each of the three locations have “bands” of latency—tests from Australia had the highest round-trip time, as we’d expect. Notice that there would have been no data on Australia without synthetic data. Also notice that the only way to discover the excessively large request (the big dot) was to watch actual visitors—there’s no way for a synthetic test to detect this. Finally, notice the dozens of requests that happen in those five minutes—an eternity of Internet time.
Figure 10.2. The same scatterplot in Figure 10.1, “A scatterplot of page requests over time in Coradiant’s TrueSight, showing relative TCP round-trip time”, with synthetic tests identified
Synthetic tests give you an idea of what users might experience, but RUM tells you what actually happened—whether users could accomplish the things they tried to do. In this respect, RUM is the natural complement to web analytics. However, you cannot use RUM on its own: it’s useless if users don’t visit the site, because there are no visits to analyze.
We’ve already covered why you need to look at end user experience (Chapter 8, Could They Do It?: End User Experience Management), but here are some specific uses of RUM technology:
Using performance records to prove you met service-level targets with customers
Supporting users and resolving disputes based on a record of what actually happened
Speeding up problem resolution with “first-cause” analysis to localize the issue
Helping to configure and verify synthetic tests
Defining testing scripts from actual user visits
When a service provider and its customers argue, it’s usually because they don’t have all the facts. Instead, they resort to anecdotes and recrimination, each providing incomplete evidence to support the view that they’re right and the other is wrong.
This is especially true for SaaS websites. When you’re the service provider, you need to be gentle. If you’re in the wrong, you’ll be issuing a refund and apologizing soon. If the problem is the customer’s fault, you have the opportunity to fix it and help her save face.
You need to know what actually happened, which is where RUM excels. If you have reports on what the end user experience was like, you can tell subscribers precisely where delays occurred.
To make the most of dispute resolution, your RUM solution must segment traffic by the application being used, by subscriber (usually the company that’s paying the bill), and by individual user. It must also generate reports by elements of latency and by type of error. By distributing this data to sales and support teams on a regular basis, you’ll be well equipped to prove that you did what you said you would.
While dispute resolution normally happens with aggregate data, call centers work with individuals. If your call center has access to RUM information, call center personnel can bring up a user’s session and see what went wrong.
If the problem is on the user’s side, you can add the issue to a FAQ, modify troubleshooting processes to help customers serve themselves in the future, or let the design team know where users are getting stuck, all of which will reduce call center volumes. On the other hand, if the user has encountered a legitimate problem that must be fixed, the session records will be invaluable in convincing engineering that there’s an error and helping QA to test for the problem in future releases.
RUM data will seldom diagnose a problem completely—there are simply too many components in a web transaction to pinpoint the root cause by looking at web traffic. Rather, RUM will tell you where in your delivery infrastructure to look. In this respect, it is a “first-cause” rather than a root-cause approach.
Consider, for example, RUM data broken down by type of request: a static image, a static page, a dynamic page, and a page that writes to the database. If there’s a sudden performance problem with dynamic pages, it’s likely that the application server is to blame. If that data is then segmented by server address and URL, you know where to start looking.
This kind of segmentation is how IT operations teams solve problems naturally. When you adopt a RUM solution, you need to make it an integral part of your problem resolution workflow and escalation procedures, with the new data in order to reap all of the benefits.
There are, however, emerging end-to-end passive analysis tools, like ExtraHop, that monitor not only HTTP, but other protocols as well, and can drill down into many of the backend systems behind the web tier to help with troubleshooting.
When you’re developing your synthetic test strategy, you need to know what an acceptable response time is. In the previous chapter, we looked at how you can use data from web analytics to help ensure that your synthetic tests are watching the right parts of your site. RUM data can help you determine what the acceptable results should be for those tests.
Imagine, for example, that you want to test the login process. You’ve got a synthetic test for that you’d like to run. You can take the RUM data for the 95th percentile of all logins, add a standard deviation, and you will have a good estimate of a “normal” performance range for that page.
Chances are, however, that you’ll deploy a synthetic testing solution well before you deploy RUM, so a more likely use of RUM is to validate that your synthetic tests are working properly and that your test results match what real users are seeing.
Session records provide the raw material for new tests. Because they record every HTTP transaction, you can feed them into load testing systems to test capacity. What’s more, if you share a copy of a problematic visit with the release management group, the release team can add the offending test to its regression testing process to make sure the issue is addressed in subsequent releases.
Armed with thousands of measurements of individual page requests, you can answer two important questions: could visitors use the website? What were their experiences like?
The first question involves problem diagnosis and dispute resolution. When someone calls with a problem, you can quickly see what happened. You can even detect and resolve a problem before she calls, because your RUM tool has seen the error occur.
The second question involves segmentation and reporting. You can look across all requests of a certain type—a specific browser, a geographic region, a URL, and so on—and analyze the performance and availability of the website for capacity planning or to understand how the site’s performance affects business outcomes.
Both questions are vital to your web business. To answer them, you first need to collect all those page measurements. The work you’ll need to do depends heavily on which RUM approach you use.
RUM solutions vary widely, but always involve the following basic steps, as shown in Figure 10.3, “The basic steps in all RUM solutions”.
Capture. The monitoring system captures page and object hits from several sources—JavaScript on a browser, a passive network tap, a load balancer, or a server and its logfiles..
These six steps seem fairly basic, but as with most monitoring technologies, the devil’s in the details. How much information the RUM solution records, and what you can do with it, depends on what information that solution collects, how it decides what’s “interesting,” and how it stores and retrieves user data.
Collecting performance at the server’s side of the connection takes a bottom-up approach. First, your RUM tool gathers the individual HTTP objects, then organizes them into pages and visits, then calculates performance metrics. This is the approach many server agents, logfiles, and passive analyzers use, including those from Computer Associates, Coradiant, HP, and Tealeaf.
Often, these objects have something in common that lets the RUM tool group them together. It may be a cookie unique to that visit (known as a session cookie) or some other piece of information, such as an IP address or a browser. The RUM tool uses this information to assemble all of the objects into a user’s visit.
Within those objects, some are containers (such as those ending in
.html) and some are components (such as those
ending in
.gif). This allows the RUM solution to
identify where pages begin and end, though in practice, it’s hard to do
this well and there are many rules and tweaks that a RUM tool uses to
reassemble a user session properly.
Once a RUM tool has grouped a visit into pages, it uses the timing of the various objects to determine page load time.
If you’re collecting performance at the browser’s side of the connection using JavaScript, you’re recording milestones that occur as a page loads in the browser. JavaScript embedded in the page records key events, such as the start of a page or the moment that all the objects it contains have been retrieved from the server. The JavaScript then sends the timing of these milestones and some metadata about the page to a collector.
With this model, you don’t need to worry about reassembling the individual objects that make up a page. In fact, you may ignore them entirely. You also won’t need to work out which sessions belong to which visitors—after all, you’re running on one visitor’s browser, so you only see one visit and can mark page requests on behalf of the service to associate them with one another.
Gomez and Keynote both offer this model, and many large websites (such as Netflix, Yahoo!, Google, and Whitepages.com) have deployed homegrown client-side collection. The developers of the Netflix solution have made their work available as an open source project called Jiffy (for more information on how Netflix is instrumenting page performance, see).
You may not have to choose between server-side and client-side collection. Some vendors offer a hybrid approach that collects user experience data at both the client and the server for a more complete perspective on performance.
There are dozens of facts about a web page that you will want to record. All of them are useful for diagnostics, and many of them are good dimensions along which to segment data within reports. These facts include performance metrics, headers and DOM information, error conditions, page content, correlation data, and external metadata.
You can track the following timing metrics for every page:
The round-trip time between client and server. This is the time it takes a packet to travel across the Internet from the client to the server and back.
The time to negotiate encryption (SSL, for example) if needed.
The time for the client to send the server a request.
The time for the server to respond to the request with a status code and the requested object (known as the first byte or host time).
The time taken to redirect a browser to another object, if applicable.
The time it takes to deliver the object to the client.
The number of TCP segments that were lost (and had to be retransmitted) during the delivery.
The number of TCP segments that arrived out of order and had to be reordered by the client.
The time it takes for the browser to process the returned object—generally, the time taken to render a page.
The start of a rich media component, the moment a visitor drags a map, or other timing events specific to a particular application that are recorded as part of the page’s performance.
The total time taken to request, receive, and display a page.
The time the visitor takes once the page is loaded, before beginning the next action.
Some of this data may not be available, depending on how you’re capturing user experience. Page render time, for example, is something only client-side RUM can measure. Similarly, low-level networking statistics like TCP retransmissions aren’t visible to JavaScript running on the browser.
Every web page—indeed, every HTTP object—includes request and response information in the form of headers sent between the browser and the web server. Because HTTP is an extensible protocol, the number of possible headers is unlimited. Most RUM solutions will collect the following data about the request:
The browser requesting the object.
The requested object.
Any data the browser sent to the server.
The referring URL that triggered the browser’s request.
Any cookies the browser sent that it acquired on previous visits.
The server’s response contains additional information about the object being delivered, which the RUM solution can capture:
The kind of object that the server is returning.
The size of the requested object.
The server’s response (200 OK, 404, etc.).
The time it takes for the browser to process the returned object—generally, the time taken to render a page.
Whether the object is compressed, and if so, how.
What type of object is being delivered. This helps the browser to display the object.
The object itself, or specific strings within the object.
Details on whether the object can be cached, and if so, for how long.
Any cookies the server wants to set on the browser.
Metadata is important. If the server says an object is big, but the actual object is much smaller, it’s a sign that something was lost. Similarly, an unusual MIME type may mean that content can’t be displayed on some clients. As a result, RUM tools often capture this kind of data for segmentation (“What percentage of requests are compressed?”) or to help with diagnostics.
Server-side RUM tools will collect this data from actual requests, while client-side tools will assemble it from the browser’s DOM, so the metadata you can collect will depend on how you’re capturing page performance.
RUM tools are on the lookout for everything from low-level network errors to bad HTTP status codes to specific content in a page. Most watch for a built-in list of error conditions. Again, the RUM approach you choose will determine which errors you can detect. In particular, client-side RUM can’t detect errors that happen before the client-side JavaScript has loaded (because the monitoring tool isn’t capturing data yet), so it’s used less often than server-side RUM for error detection.
Many pages your website serves contain additional context about the content of the page. Perhaps it’s the price of a purchase, the type of subscriber (for example, “premium”), or maybe the visitor’s account number.
Some RUM tools extract this kind of information from pages and associate it with a visit. With a server-side RUM tool, you specify which HTML content it should extract as it goes by, using an interface like the one shown in Figure 10.4, “Configuring content extraction in Coradiant’s TrueSight”. Every time page content matches those specifications, the RUM tool captures the content and stores it with the page.
One common piece of data to extract from page content is the
title of the page. Most HTML objects have a
<Title> tag that provides the name of
the page in plain language. This name is often different from and more
readable than the page’s actual URL. Instead of talking about
“page4.aspx,” you’re now discussing “the checkout page.” If you
capture additional page
metadata, such as the total amount spent, you can make the visit
record even more relevant and tangible.
Page content is also useful for segmentation, allowing you to ask questions like, “How much did sales go down for users whose transactions took longer than five seconds?”
If you’re using client-side RUM collection, metadata collection happens differently. The JavaScript used for performance instrumentation can also extract information from the DOM, such as the page title or some text in the page, and include that data in its report on the page’s retrieval, just as an analytics tool records page tags.
Some tools can even capture the entire page rather than just specific strings. This lets you search through pages after the fact, and is useful for problem diagnosis, particularly when problems are related to content or to user input (Figure 10.5, “Replaying an entire user visit from a complete HTML capture with Tealeaf”).
Capturing all page content also lets you search across all visits for specific occurrences of a problem. We know of a case in which a disgruntled employee vandalized a site’s pages on his last day on the job. When an outraged customer first reported the problem to the call center, the company had to determine how many others had seen the changed content. Nobody knew to look for the string in question until it had happened, but being able to search through historical data to find all instances of the string of expletives the employee had left let the company defuse the situation.
If you’re planning to combine your RUM data with other data sources, you may need to extract strings that will help you correlate those sources.
Timing information is the most common form of correlation. It lets you line up RUM with synthetic tests and other forms of analytics, such as conversion rates. For this, the RUM tool needs to synchronize its clock with that of the other data collectors. You can then merge records of user visits by timestamp to understand how user experience affects conversions.
Visit-specific information (such as session cookies) is even more useful, because it lets you associate an individual visit with other systems, such as a record of an individual visit in a WIA tool or an individual customer survey in a VOC tool. This also lets you segment individual conversions (in analytics) by the actual experience that visitor had on the site (in RUM).
Personally identifiable data, such as an account number or full name, can help you track customers as they move from a website to a call center or even a retail outlet. With this data, you can bring up a visitor’s online session when he calls support or sales, and offer better service by seeing what happened, just as you do with WIA tools.
Actually joining RUM data to other information in a data warehouse is quite another matter, which we’ll address in Chapter 17, Putting It All Together, but it’s wise to collect correlation information ahead of time in case you need it in the future.
Some RUM packages look up the visitor’s IP address in a database and include the municipality, country, and carrier in the session log, as shown in Figure 10.6, “Additional visit metadata based on a visitor’s IP address”. While not always accurate, this gives you some insight into where users are coming from.
Many of the databases used for geographic lookup also return the owner of the IP address, which will either be a company or a service provider. Service provider information helps to diagnose networking issues such as peering point congestion, since segmenting by service provider can reveal a problem that’s happening in one carrier but not others.
Figure 10.7, “Extracting performance information and metadata from a page request” shows how the various elements we’ve just seen can be extracted from a page in a visit.
In this figure, the delivery of a page (and its components) results in a record of the page request that includes:
Performance data, such as host time, network time, and SSL latency based on the timing of specific events.
Metadata from within the browser’s DOM about the visitor’s environment and the HTTP request/response.
External metadata, like IP address and world time.
Specific data that can be used to correlate the request with others, such as timing, address, and session cookies.
Geographic and carrier information based on the IP address of the request.
Data extracted from the content of the page, including the name of the page (“Checkout”), the identity of the visitor (“Bob Smith”), and the value of the page (“$158.40”).
Having information on every user’s visit is tremendously useful, both for troubleshooting individual incidents and for determining whether your website is living up to its promises.
When deploying a RUM tool, your first decision is how to collect all this data. Your approach to collection significantly affects what you can do with your RUM solution, and there are advantages and disadvantages to each approach.
We’ve seen that there are two major ways of collecting data: on the server side and on the client side. Server-side collection approaches include server logging, reverse proxies, and inline sniffers or passive analyzers. Client-side collection approaches include desktop agents and JavaScript instrumentation in the browser.
Much of this collection technology resembles the monitoring approaches we looked at for a web analytics implementation, but it’s focused more on performance measurement. Consequently, passive analysis approaches are more common in RUM than they are in web analytics because they can collect network timing information and detect failed requests.
Web server logs give you only basic information about visitor performance. You’ll have the timestamps at which each object was requested, and basic data like what was requested.
You may have more advanced logging, either through specialized software or within the application server. This can tell you about key milestones of an object request, such as when the request was received, when the server responded, and when the server was finished sending the object.
A logging agent sits between the server’s operating system and the application container. Some open source RUM tools, such as Glassbox, track each call to a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and can provide a detailed hierarchical analysis of an application call to see exactly which function had problems, or to determine which database table caused a slowdown.
Server-side RUM tools like Symphoniq, which also rely on client-side JavaScript, can correlate end user experience with platform health, which allows them to span the gap between IT operations and end user experience.
Logging agents on application servers can time requests to the application from the network, as well as database requests or other backend transactions. Most server agents are more focused on the performance of the application tier (breaking down delay by component or query) than they are on reassembling a user’s session and overall experience.
Logging is essential for application administrators, and forensic analysts may require logging to detect fraud or reproduce incidents. But it’s not a popular indicator of end user experience unless it’s combined with a client-side monitoring approach.
Here are some of the advantages of using server logging:
It runs on the server.
It can capture server health data (CPU, number of threads, memory, storage, etc.).
It can get granular information on transactions within the application container/JVM.
It can include backend transaction latency (such as database calls).
However, server logging has some important limitations:
It consumes server resources.
Aggregating logfiles across servers is always problematic.
A single visitor may hit multiple servers, making records incomplete.
Servers have limited visibility into WAN health since they’re behind load balancers.
You can’t see the ultimate rendering of the page that the end user sees.
It doesn’t see CDN performance.
It can’t measure mashups.
When the server’s down, so are the logfiles that could otherwise tell you what broke.
Reverse proxy servers are located between the web server and the client and can be used to monitor end user experience. While this approach has fallen out of favor in recent years because it adds a point of failure to infrastructure, many load balancers behave much like reverse proxies and may have a role to play in performance monitoring.
A reverse proxy server terminates client requests and forwards them on to servers. Similarly, it terminates server responses and sends them to the client. It may respond to some requests, such as those for static images, on its own to offload work from the servers. Because it’s terminating connections, it is also the endpoint for SSL encryption, so it may have access to data in plain text that is encrypted on the wire.
The result of reverse proxy data collection is a log of HTTP requests that resembles that of a web server, although some proxy servers offer more granular information that yields better visualization and analysis.
Reverse proxy servers that record timings track milestones in a connection. The incoming request from the client, the status code response from the server, the first byte of the object the server sends, and the end of object delivery are used to calculate the performance of a page.
Because a reverse proxy is between the client and the server, it can measure the network health and performance of both ends of a connection. In other words, it may have two sets of TCP round-trip time information, one representing the Internet connection to the client and one representing the LAN connection to the server.
Reverse proxies are servers in the middle of a connection. Unless they have to be there, they’re probably another point of failure and delay for you to worry about. If you have a load balancer with logging capabilities, however, this may be an option you can use.
Reverse proxy collection provides the following advantages:
It sits in the middle of the connection, so it sees both perspectives.
If the proxy is already terminating SSL, it may simplify the monitoring of encrypted traffic.
It may already be in place as a load balancer.
It may be able to inject JavaScript, simplifying client-side instrumentation.
Some of the disadvantages of using a reverse proxy include:
It introduces an additional single point of failure.
It may introduce delay.
It can’t see the ultimate rendering of the page to the end user.
It doesn’t see CDN performance.
It can’t measure mashups.
It may be a point of attack or vulnerability, and represents one more server to worry about.
It’s difficult to diagnose problems when the proxy is the cause.
While reverse proxies actually intercept and retransmit packets across a network, there’s another way to sit between the browser and the web server that doesn’t interfere with the packets themselves: sniffing. This approach uses either a dedicated device (a tap, shown in Figure 10.8, “A network tap that makes a copy of all traffic flowing through it.”) or a spare port on a network switch (known as a SPAN port or mirror port) that makes a copy of every packet that passes through it.
Collectively, these approaches are known as inline capture or passive analysis.
Sniffing traffic is a common practice for networking professionals. They rely on sniffers to detect virus traffic, even when there’s no trace of an infection on a server. They use them to pinpoint Ethernet issues or to figure out which applications are running on a LAN. In fact, they use them anywhere they need to know what’s really going on across a network connection.
In recent years, they’re using enhanced versions of sniffing technology to measure end user experience. This approach, called inline RUM, is sometimes referred to as passive analysis because the monitoring doesn’t generate any additional traffic on the network (as opposed to a synthetic monitoring approach, which is “active” because it generates traffic).
A tap or a mirror port copies traffic indiscriminately—every packet on the active network that’s tapped is copied onto the monitoring connection. This means any inline RUM solution has to be good at blocking out nonweb traffic and at reassembling individual packets into web pages at wire speeds.
To capture per-session timing, the device watches for important milestones—the start of a page request, the delivery of the last object, and so on—and uses timers and TCP/IP sequence number information to calculate latency. Because the device can see when packets arrive at and leave the server, it can measure extremely precisely. In fact, some inline RUM tools aimed at the financial industry such as SeaNet () can report trade notification timings to the microsecond.
Inline RUM is precise and powerful, and sees problems even when the servers are broken or the pages aren’t loaded in a browser. It can also be expensive—we’re talking about network equipment, after all—and you probably won’t be able to use it if you don’t own your own hardware, because you’re hosted by someone else or running your application in a cloud environment. It also doesn’t see the end user’s ultimate experience, because it’s not on the browser itself.
Inline devices provide the following benefits:
They don’t lie: what you see on the wire is what happened.
They are transparent, so there is no load on clients or servers.
They do not present a point of failure in the network.
You can upgrade and modify them without a maintenance window.
They see performance even when the web page doesn’t load.
They work for any HTTP request, even when JavaScript isn’t executing (mobile devices, RSS feeds, RESTful APIs, etc.).
Of course, inline capture devices have some important shortcomings:
They are more expensive than other options.
They require physical deployment in a network you control.
They can’t see the ultimate rendering of the page to the end user.
They don’t see CDN performance.
They can’t measure mashups.
They have a hard time reassembling pages when the page contains RIA components such as AJAX or Flash, which may make additional HTTP requests at any time.
They capture huge amounts of data, so storage may be an issue.
They require a copy of the SSL key when sniffing encrypted traffic.
You must ensure that security and compliance officers are OK with deployment because you’re collecting data that is potentially sensitive.
One way to collect end user experience data is to put an agent on the user’s desktop. This agent can see every aspect of application use, not just for the web application, but also for other applications. Want to know if the user’s playing Minesweeper while she’s on your site? Client agents will tell you. They’ve got access to the client’s operating system, too, so agents know how healthy the network is and how much CPU resources are being used.
Unfortunately, you probably can’t use them.
Agents are software applications installed on client desktops. They’re used almost exclusively in enterprise applications, where they’re part of company-wide management platforms that handle everything from antivirus updates to backup systems. They sit between the operating system and the applications, watching traffic between those applications and the operating system’s resources.
Aternity, for example, makes desktop agents that track traffic flows to and from applications and that summarize the data and look for exceptions before sending performance metrics back to a management console.
Agents see messages flowing in and out of applications. They can watch for specific strings or for operating system events (such as a window opening or a mouse click). They can also watch for network events like a new DNS lookup or an outbound HTTP request. Agents keep track of the timing of these events, as well as key operating system metrics.
Agents see everything, but you need to own the desktop to install them. If you are able to make use of agents, you can take advantage of the following:
They provide the best visibility into what the user is really doing.
They can see system health information (CPU, memory).
Much of the instrumentation work is done by the client, so this approach scales well as the number of users grows.
Agents have the following disadvantages:
To use them, you will require access to the end user’s desktop, so they are a nonstarter for most Internet-facing web applications.
They cannot see the network outside the end user LAN segment, so IP addressing, packet loss, etc., may be incorrect.
They require different software for different operating systems (Linux, Windows, OS X, etc.).
They slow down the client.
Agents must be maintained by IT.
JavaScript changed the web analytics industry, and now it’s transforming RUM. JavaScript-based monitoring sees what the user sees. This means it has a better view than any other web monitoring technology into the final assembly of the page, which may include client-side logic, plug-ins, and so on. It’s the only way to capture the performance of mashups and third-party content.
What’s more, JavaScript code can access everything the browser knows about the session and the user. This includes data such as cookies stored from previous visits or data on the number and size of browser windows. You can use this information to augment user performance with business and visitor context.
JavaScript RUM begins with page instrumentation, just as web analytics does. You insert a snippet of JavaScript into your web pages or use an inline device like a load balancer to inject the snippet into pages as they’re served. Either way, the visitor downloads a monitoring script that runs on the client.
The script records milestones of page arrival, and then sends performance metrics to a collector—a third-party service, a server, or the inline device that injected the script initially. To do this, the script requests a small image and appends the message it wants to send to the collector as a series of parameters to the URL. This is similar to JavaScript used for web analytics; in this case, however, the message’s parameters contain performance and availability information.
Imagine that you’re using performance monitoring service Example.com. Your JavaScript watches the page load, and at the end it determines that there were eight objects on the page and that it took 3.5 seconds (3,500 milliseconds) to load.
It then sends a request similar to the following:
The monitoring script doesn’t care about a response—the use of a tiny image is intended to make the response as small as possible. The RUM system now knows that a page loaded, that it had eight objects, and that it and took 3.5 seconds.
The rest of the work, such as reporting, aggregation, and data storage, happens on the RUM service or appliance that received the request for the small object.
Recall from our earlier discussion in Chapter 5, What Did They Do?: Web Analytics that JavaScript is an event-driven language. To instrument a page as it loads, a monitoring script starts a timer and marks off the moments when important events occur. The first important event is the moment the page loads, and to capture this, the first part of the script appears right at the top of the page. This is the “first byte” time.
As the page loads, the browser generates other events, such as
the
onLoad event, which signifies
that all objects have loaded. Simply by knowing the time the page
started and ended, we can determine a useful performance
measurement—how long the page took to deliver, otherwise known as
network time.
Most JavaScript measurement happens in a similar fashion. Using the system’s time (known as epochtime), measurements are determined by calculating the elapsed time between two events.
There’s a problem, however. JavaScript is page-specific. When you load a new page, you load new JavaScript. There’s no way to start a timer on page A (when the user clicks a link) and then stop the timer on page B (when the page loads), because everything related to page A ends when page B is loaded in its place.
There are good security reasons for this. If JavaScript didn’t work this way, someone who’d instrumented site A with analytics could watch everything users did for the rest of their online time, even after leaving site A. This feature of JavaScript provides security and privacy to web users at the expense of being able to monitor their page performance.
Fortunately, developers have a way around the problem that
doesn’t undermine security. When a user is about to leave page A in a
visit, the browser fires an event (
onBeforeUnload) telling JavaScript that it’s
about to get rid of the current page and load a new one. JavaScript
stores the current epochtime in a cookie, which is then available for
the newly loaded JavaScript on page B.
JavaScript uses a cookie to store the time at which the user clicked the link. The script on page A effectively passes that start time to the script on page B, where it can be used to calculate the elapsed time—how long it took the server to receive and respond to the click that launched page B.
Despite its appeal, JavaScript still has many problems. Timing through JavaScript is more complex than for other collection models that time things independently of page loads, because the JavaScript that monitors performance is itself part of the page being monitored.
A recent initiative, called Episodes, addresses several of these problems.
JavaScript sees everything from a user’s perspective—when it’s loaded properly—including third-party content and mashups. However, implementing it is usually vendor-specific, making switching services difficult. Furthermore, JavaScript can’t see outside the browser’s sandbox.
The following are advantages to using JavaScript:
It sees all objects from all locations, so it’s good for mashups and sites coming from CDNs.
It sees client-side delay, so it knows when scripts or plug-ins are causing problems, and it measures “perceived render time.”
It knows exactly what the components of a page are.
It can instrument user actions (clicking play on a video, for example) and make them part of the timing.
It works in cloud computing and managed hosting environments because there’s no need for access to servers and no hardware to install.
JavaScript still has some key limitations, however:
If the JavaScript isn’t loaded, you don’t get any data, so it’s not good for diagnosing problems.
Power users may skip a page before JavaScript can run, resulting in gaps in monitoring.
Using JavaScript increases page size and delay.
It doesn’t work for documents (PDF), RSS feeds, some mobile devices, or anywhere that there’s no JavaScript being executed.
Additional coding is required to instrument events beyond those in the DOM.
It can’t see anything outside the browser sandbox (TCP round-trip time, out-of-order segments, public IP address, etc.).
It can’t measure the server delay on the very first page of a visit because it lacks a timer from the previous page—there is no “previous page.”
It must be maintained along with other software within the web page, and is subject to release cycles and QA.
It may introduce some privacy concerns, similar to web analytics, causing users to block third-party scripts.
An effort by Steve Souders of Google (and the author of YSlow while at Yahoo!) may address the just described issues and give us an industry-wide approach to performance monitoring for rich Internet applications.
To understand Episodes, let’s first look at the limitations of JavaScript monitoring today.
Many applications aren’t ready for the user at precisely the moment the browser’s onLoad event occurs. Some are ready before the onLoad event because they’ve carefully loaded what users need first. Others have additional code to execute before pages are truly complete and ready for users. In both of these cases, we require a way to report a “truly ready” event.
Browsers support a limited number of timing milestones. Modern websites have unique milestones, such as the moment when video starts playing. Coders must write code to generate their own timing data to mark these milestones, so there isn’t an easy way to compare the performance of two sites. The result is many proprietary definitions of timing. There’s also no consistent way to track timing of the user’s click on the preceding page, forcing coders to resort to cookies to store click time.
This is by far the biggest problem with JavaScript-based RUM today, and it’s the one Episodes fixes most cleanly.
In Chapter 6, How Did They Do It?: Monitoring Web Usability we saw how stylesheets separate web design from content, making it easier for a designer to change the color of a heading across an entire site with just a single stylesheet change. Stylesheets are an example of specialization in web design: developers can code the application and make it visually appealing, while authors can focus on content.
A similar problem exists with proprietary RUM approaches. The person who builds the application is not the person who’s in charge of monitoring it. The developer knows which important milestones exist in the page—the rendering of a table, the loading of a video, or small messages back to the server. At the same time, the person monitoring the application knows what he wants to watch.
Unfortunately, to monitor an application with JavaScript today, many developers are forced to design not only what is monitored, but also how it’s reported back to a service for analysis. The timing of the page, the metrics to report, and the mechanism for reporting them are all intertwined in much the way content and formatting were with HTML in the early years of the Web. As Steve Souders says (), “There are drawbacks to the programmatic scripting approach. It needs to be implemented.... The switching cost is high. Actually embedding the framework may increase the page size to the point that it has a detrimental effect on performance. And programmatic scripting isn’t a viable solution for measuring competitors.”
Episodes does for EUEM what stylesheets did for web design: it provides a model in which the developer defines milestones and measurements, but one in which those measurements can be collected independently by someone in charge of operations and monitoring.
Figure 10.9, “How Episodes captures page timings with JavaScript” shows
how Episodes works, particularly Steve Souders’
episodes.js reference application.
Monitoring of a page’s performance begins when the visitor leaves page A.
The monitoring script records the current time (Starttime) when the visitor clicks a link.
Starttime is stored in a cookie on the browser.
When page B loads, it includes a script near the start of the page.
That script records the current time as soon as it runs
(which approximates the first byte of the page) in the DOM (in
window.postmessage), calling it
“Firstbyte.”
The script also retrieves the Starttime left by the previous page from the locally stored cookie.
At the end of the page (the
onLoad event) it records the Pageready
timing. It may also record custom events the application developer
wants to track (such as the start of a video). By measuring the
elapsed time between these milestones, other timings (such as
server time and network time) can also be calculated.
All of this information is stored in
window.postmessage, where any other tool
can receive it.
A browser plug-in could read the contents of that space and display information on timings. A synthetic testing site could grab those timings through browser puppetry and include them in a report. And a JavaScript-based RUM solution could extract the data as a string and send it back to a RUM service.
Where Episodes really shines, however, is in operational efficiency. So far, the developer has simply recorded important milestones about the page’s loading in a common area. If the page changes, the developer can just move the snippets of code that generate Episodes milestones accordingly. If new functions (such as the loading of a video) need to be measured, the developer can publish these new milestones to the common area.
As a result, switching RUM service providers is trivial—just change the script that assembles the milestones and sends them to the RUM service. There’s no need to change the way developers mark up the events on the pages. In the same way CSS separates the page’s meaning from its formatting, Episodes changes the page’s functional timings from the way in which they are collected and reported.
Episodes proposes several standard names and timings, as shown in Table 10.1, “Episodes names and timings”.
You can calculate custom timings from new milestones and these default ones.
So what’s the right approach for collection?
A combination of inline monitoring and a JavaScript-based programmatic script that’s compatible with the Episodes approach is the right choice for RUM. The inline device has the most visibility into what is really happening, even when pages aren’t loaded or servers aren’t working, and is invaluable for troubleshooting. The JavaScript approach shows client-side activity, as well as mashups, CDN delivery, and third-party content that closely mimics end user experience. Together, they’re unbeatable.
RUM yields two kinds of data: individual visits and aggregate reports.
Individual visits are great for diagnosing an issue or examining why a particular page was good for a particular user. They’re the primary use of RUM in troubleshooting and customer support environments. They usually consist of a list of pages within a visit, along with timing information; in some products, each page can be viewed as a cascade diagram of container and component load times.
While looking at individual visits is useful, however, it’s important to recognize that if you worry about a problem affecting only one visitor, you may overlook a more significant, widespread issue.
Aggregate calculations, on the other hand, give you a broad view of the application as a whole, as shown in Figure 10.10, “An aggregate report of host latency by city across visitor sessions in Coradiant TrueSight”. They can, for example, show you a particular metric (“host latency”) across a segment of your traffic (“the login page”, “users from Boston”, or “handled by server 10”).
Figure 10.10. An aggregate report of host latency by city across visitor sessions in Coradiant TrueSight
Aggregation also means making Top-N lists, which helps to prioritize your efforts by showing you the slowest, most errored, or busiest elements of your infrastructure. Finally, aggregate data is the basis for baselining, which decides what’s normal for a particular region or page, and lets you know when something is unacceptably slow or broken.
Support teams, QA testers, and developers tend to use individual visit views, while aggregate data views are more often used for reporting and defusing SLA disputes.
Analyzing aggregate data has to be done properly. This is the place where statistics matter—you need to look at percentiles and histograms, not just averages, to be sure you’re not missing important information or giving yourself a false sense of security.
Watching end user activity does present some concerns and pitfalls to watch out for, from privacy to portability and beyond. We’ve already considered many of the privacy concerns in the section on WIA, so be sure to check there for details on data collection.
Some websites store session attributes in encrypted cookies. Unfortunately, obfuscating personally identifiable information may make it hard to reassemble a user’s visit or to identify one user across several visits. Whenever the visitor changes the application state (for example, by adding something to a shopping cart) the entire encrypted cookie changes.
Your development team should separate the things you need to hide (such as an account number) from the things that you don’t (such as a session ID). Better yet, store session state on the servers rather than in cookies—it’s safer and makes the cookies smaller, improving performance. This is particularly true if your sessionization relies on the information in that cookie.
RUM tools may extract content from the page to add business context to a visit record. While this is less risky than collecting an entire page for replay (as we do in some WIA tools), you still need to be careful about what you’re capturing.
When you implement your data collection strategy, you should ensure that someone with legal authority has reviewed it. In particular, pay attention to POST parameters, URI parameters, and cookies. You’ll need to decide on a basic approach to collection: either capture everything except what’s blocked, or block everything that’s not explicitly captured.
A permissive capture strategy might, for example, tell the RUM solution to blank out the POST parameter for “password.” Unless it’s explicitly blocked, it will be stored. Permissive capture means you may accidentally collect data you shouldn’t, but it also means that a transcript of the visit will contain everything the visitor submitted, making it easier to understand what went wrong during the visit.
On the other hand, a restrictive capture strategy will capture only what you tell it to. So you might, for example, collect the user’s account number, the checkout amount, and the number of items in a shopping cart. While this is the more secure approach (you won’t accidentally collect things you shouldn’t), it means you can’t go back and look for something else later on. Figure 10.11, “Configuring confidentiality policies in Coradiant TrueSight” shows an example of a restrictive capture configuration screen in a RUM tool—everything that isn’t explicitly captured has its value deleted from the visit record.
We’ve looked at programmatic RUM using client-side JavaScript. More and more applications are written in browser plug-ins (like Flash and Silverlight) or even browser/desktop clients (Adobe AIR and Sun’s Java FX, for example.)
The methods described here for sending messages back to a hosted RUM service work just as well for RIAs. The application developer has to create events within the application that are sent back to the service. Episodes is a good model for this because it’s easily extensible. As part of their RUM offerings, some solutions provide JavaScript tags or ActionScript libraries that can also capture multimedia data like startup time, rebuffer count, rebuffer ratio, and so on.
As we’ve noted, capturing user sessions generates a tremendous amount of information, particularly if those sessions include all of the content on the page itself. If you’re planning on running your own RUM, make sure your budget includes storage.
Many server-side RUM tools allow you to extract session logs so that they can be loaded into a business intelligence (BI) tool for further analysis (Figure 10.12, “Bulk data export in Coradiant’s TrueSight”).
With a hosted RUM service, it’s important to understand the granularity of the offering, specifically whether it can drill down to an individual page or object, as well as the length of time that the stored information is available. Some systems only store user session information for sessions that had problems or were excessively slow.
RUM data must be portable. Whatever technology you deploy, you need to be sure you can take your data and move it around. Often, this will be in the form of a flat logfile (for searching) or a data warehouse (for segmentation and sharing with other departments).
With the advent of new tools for visualization and data exchange, you will often want to provide RUM in real time and in other formats. For example, if you want to stream user events to a dashboard as structured data, you’ll want a data feed of some kind, such as the one shown in Figure 10.13, “Raw data of individual object requests from a streaming API”.
You may also want to overlay visitor information atop third-party visualization tools such as Google Earth, particularly if you’re trying to find a geographic pattern. For example, you may want to demonstrate that visitors who are prolific posters are in fact coming from a single region overseas and are polluting your community pages with blog spam, as is the case in Figure 10.14, “User visits showing performance and availability, visualized in Google Earth”.
These kinds of export and visualization are especially important for gaining executive sponsorship and buy-in, since they present a complex pattern intuitively. When selecting a RUM solution, be sure you have access to real-time and exported data feeds.
Since we’re on the topic of data warehousing, let’s look at some of the characteristics your RUM solution needs to have if it is to work well with other analytical tools.
It must support regular exports so that the BI tool can extract data from it and put it into the warehouse at regular intervals. The BI tool must also be able to “recover” data it missed because of an outage.
It must mark session, page, and object records with universally unique identifiers. In this way, the BI tool can tell which objects belong to which pages and which pages belong to which sessions. Without a way of understanding this relationship, the BI tool won’t be capable of drilling down from a visit to its pages and components.
If the data includes custom fields (such as “password” or “shopping cart value”), the exported data must include headers that allow the BI tool to import the data cleanly, even when you create new fields or remove old ones.
We’ll look at consolidating many sources of monitoring data at the end of the book, in Chapter 17, Putting It All Together.
A load balancer terminates the connection with clients and reestablishes its own, more efficient connection to each server. In doing so, it presents a single IP address to the Internet, even though each server has its own address. This means that the server’s identity is opaque to monitoring tools that are deployed in front of the load balancer, including inline monitoring devices and client-side monitoring.
To overcome this issue, some load balancers can insert a server identifier into the HTTP header that the RUM tool can read. This allows you to segment traffic by server even though the server’s IP address is hidden. We strongly suggest this approach, as it will allow you to narrow a problem down to a specific server much more quickly. You can use a similar technique to have the application server insert a server identifier, further enhancing your ability to troubleshoot problems.
We’ve seen the maturity model for web analytics; now let’s look at the model for web monitoring. There are two parallel types of monitoring: synthetic testing and RUM. As the organization matures, its focus shifts from bottom-up, technical monitoring to top-down, user-centric monitoring. It also moves from simple page analysis to the automatic baselining and alerting of transactions, and to tying the performance and availability of the site back to analytics data about business outcomes.
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Connect the dots and transform insight into winning business strategies. Online MR is proud to be the Media Partner for the Insight Valley Conference! I am also the guest blogger for the event and will be interviewing speakers for the Online MR Blog. Here are the 2 interviews I conducted with Stefan Bruun & Jean-Yves Fargeat. [...]
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June 21, 2012
I worked VERY HARD to graduate from the U of M with honors. All my friends had roses so they could go on stage to take pictures with their roses/diploma. My mom knows how much I adore pink roses. After I graduated, I asked where my roses were. She said she didn't buy any. I thought for sure she'd send my dad out to quick get some so I could have pictures on stage too. She didn't. I think she was bitter that she never graduated college and she was jealous of me. Then she has litterally spend THOUSANDS of dollars on flowers for herself and she only buy me a single rose 5 years after I graduate, This has destroyed our relationship because I have constantly told her how much it hurt me and she only keeps buying flowers for herself. She is so selfish. Why can't she spend $15 and resolve a 5 year conflict that has been a source of so many fights. I hope all her flowers make her happy and they are worth breaking her daughter's heart.
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Godaddy Hosting New WordPress 3.2.1
If you have read this post, I know what kind of mental condition you are probably in: FRUSTRATION.
Well, hopefully you found this post early on so you can finally correct godaddy hosting issues.
Your server is running PHP version 4.4.9 but WordPress 3.2.1 requires at least 5.2.4.
If you are hosting on godaddy, setting up a wordpress blog or even updating, your probably wondering why your getting the above error message.
I dont know why such a company as big as reputable as Godaddy would not be capable with the newest version of wordpress blogging platform 3.2.1 but they are.
And after some hours spent, I finally found the answer to avoid this frustrating problem.
Going to Godaddy help and trying to find an answer or fix was awful. As all they want you to do is install applications and take up your time.
You can open it up there if you would like.
Here is the fix to Godaddy Hosting using New WordPress 3.2.1.
Update your .htaccess file with the following code:
” AddHandler x-httpd-php5 .php ”
Note: remove the quotes, only the text is required.
I also found this code, although I did not try it or use it because the above works, but this may help if the above solution does not work.
Happy blogging with the new wordpress and still keeping godaddy hosting.
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AddType application/x-httpd-php5 .php5 .php4 .php .php3 .php2 .phtml
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Nashville Predators Tickets
The Nashville Predators are immune to offseason losses. This is not to say the hockey team does not lose players, but that it seems to hardly make a difference. Music City is always in the NHL playoffs and they will remain Stanley Cup contenders until they finally miss the postseason. Until then, fans are confidently striding into Bridgestone Arena with Nashville Predators tickets to see just how far this abbreviated roster can take the sport of hockey in a state of college football lovers.
Any team with a great goalie can make a run in the playoffs, so the purpose of the regular season is simply to survive and hope the goalie is on fire. This is why it is impossible to count out the Predators. They have Pekka Rinne at goalie and he has the largest contract on the roster for a reason. He is a guaranteed 30-game winner during the regular season and is regularly a solid performer in the postseason. He should have a better record than 13-15 in the playoffs but despite his very respectable 2.41 career playoff GAA and 91.6 save postseason percentage, his teammates have been unable to take him to the Stanley Cup Finals.
This season Nashville hopes its consistent offense is enough to remain among the top in the league and good enough to finally take advantage of a great goalie. Most of the scoring seems to come from the right wing where Martin Erat and Patric Hornqvist reside. Shea Weber is now the best option to bring the puck up in transition, but defensemen like Kevin Klein and Roman Josi have potential. A quick look at the roster and the stat sheet shows scorers up and down the depth chart. These not great scorers, but a deep catalog of decent players who will keep the Preds atop the rankings and winning plenty of points to land back in the postseason for an eighth time in nine seasons. Nashville Predator tickets are essentially guaranteed for the postseason and for a top three finish in the Central Division.
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Title History
- MEWF (Mid Eastern Wrestling Federation) Tag Team titles w/Duane Gill defeating Rip Sawyer & Dave Casanova (August 2, 1991);
Career Highlights
- Barry Hardy teamed with Duane Gill as the Lords of Darkness on the independent circuit, managed by Larry Sharpe..
- Barry Hardy wrestled under a mask with Duane Gill as one of the many versions of The Executioners..
- Barry Hardy wrestled as a jobber for all three major wrestling promotions in the US; WWF, WCW, and ECW..
- June 27, 1989–WWF: Ultimate Warrior defeated Barry Hardy..
- August 29, 1990–WWF: The Warlord defeated Barry Hardy..
- October 3, 1990–WWF: The Rockers (Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty) defeated Barry Hardy & Alan Reynolds..
- May 5, 1990–World Wrestling Association: Pain & Agony (Hardy & Duane Gill) defeated Big Hoss & Chief Thunder Mountain..
- November 13, 1991–WWF: The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) defeated Barry Hardy & Brian Donahue..
- March 6, 1992–World Wrestling Association: Bobby Munoz & Angel Vera defeated Pain & Agony..
- May 5, 1992–WWF: The Bushwhackers (Luke & Butch) defeated Barry Hardy & Kato..
- March 1, 1993–WWF: The Steiner Brothers defeated Barry Hardy & Duane Gill..
- June 21, 1993–WWF: The Steiner Brothers defeated Barry Hardy & Reno Riggins..
- July 6, 1993–WWF: Tito Santana defeated Barry Hardy..
- September 6, 1993–WWF RAW: The Quebecers (Jacques & Pierre) defeated Barry Hardy & Duane Gill..
- September 27, 1993–WWF: The Rock’N Roll Express defeated Barry Hardy & Duane Gill..
- December 13, 1993–WWF: Men on a Mission (Mabel & Mo) defeated Barry Hardy & Duane Gill..
- April 18, 1994–WWF RAW: The Steiner Brothers defeated Barry Hardy & Mike Khoury..
- September 28, 1994–WWF: “British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith defeated Barry Hardy..
- October 24, 1994–WWF RAW: Billy & Bart Gunn defeated Barry Hardy & Mike Bell..
- February 5, 1995–WCW: Big Van Vader defeated Barry Hardy & Marcus Watson in a Handicap Match..
- April 5, 1995–World Championship Wrestling: Meng (aka Haku) defeated Barry Hardy..
- July 26, 1997–Extreme Championship Wrestling: Mikey Whipwreck defeated Barry Hardy..
- August 1, 1997–Extreme Championship Wrestling: Super Nova defeated Barry Hardy..
- November 7, 2009–Maryland Championship Wrestling: Duane Gill & Barry Hardy defeated The Holy Rollers.
- We would love to hear from Barry Hardy or somebody who can help fill in some of the content on this profile..
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FOUR BITS: track titles, baseball, tennis, lacrosse
1 » Though it did not have the same team success that the swimming program did over the weekend, Florida Gators track & field still put together an impressive overall performance at the 2013 Southeastern Conference Championships. Florida’s men (117.00) finished second and the women (87.50) came in fourth to Arkansas, which won both titles (152.50, 114.50). The Gators captured six individual SEC titles overall.
2013 SEC Individual Titles (6)
» Men’s 60-meter hurdles – Eddie Lovett (7.54 seconds)* [third-straight]
» Men’s long jump – Marquis Dendy (8.25m/27-0.75)* [back-to-back]
» Men’s weight throw – David Triassi (21.59m/70-10)
» Men’s 800 meters – Sean Obinwa (1:48.40)
» Women’s mile – Cory McGee (4:35,33) [second in three years]
» Women’s distance medley relay – Mandy Perkins, Amani Bryant, Agata Strausa, Cory McGee (11:13.45)
2 » Florida baseball (3-5) got swept right out of the top 25 over the weekend as the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (5-1) outscored their hosts 23-9 over three games from Friday-Sunday. The Gators have now lost four-straight games, and their schedule does not get easier going forward. Florida is set to face Miami in a three-game series Friday-Sunday and opens up SEC play on March 15. Seven league teams are currently ranked including Arkansas (2), Vanderbilt (3), LSU (4), South Carolina (8), Mississippi State (13), Kentucky (15) and Ole Miss (17).
3 » On Sunday at Linder Stadium at Ring Tennis Complex in front of a crowd of 1,033, the second-largest in program history, No. 4 Gators women’s tennis came from behind to defeat the No. 13 Stanford Cardinal 4-2. Florida (6-1) and Stanford (4-2) have split the last four meetings between the programs in NCAA play with the Gators earning the home victory after losing the doubles point. Florida knotted the match at 1-1 when junior Olivia Janowicz won her contest 6-2, 6-2 but soon fell behind 1-2 as No. 33 Ellen Tsay took down freshman No. 44 Danielle Collins by the same score. UF jumped back on top 2-1 when junior No. 9 Sofie Oyen beat No. 68 Kristie Ahn 6-2, 6-2 and took a 3-1 lead as junior No. 116 Alex Cercone upset No. 10 Krista Hardebeck 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. The remaining showdowns went back-and-forth but it was eventually freshman Brianna Morgan who won her second match point against No. 98 Stacy Tan to earn a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 victory and deliver a big win for the Gators.
4 » No. 3 Florida lacrosse (6-0) remained undefeated after earning a 17-7 victory over the Albany Great Danes (0-1) on Sunday. The Gators jumped 3-0 in the early going and held a 12-3 lead at the half, cruising in the second half for the double-digit win. Sophomore Shannon Gilroy led the way with five goals on six shots. senior Ashley Bruns (four) and senior Kitty Cullen (three) combined for seven of the other 10 goals. Florida’s next opponent is No. 6 Syracuse, the team that won a controversial overtime match over UF in the 2012 NCAA Tournament. The schools will go head-to-head in Miami Gardens, FL on Saturday.
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East Midlands had one of the fastest growing populations of all English regions between 2001 and 2011.
The population of the East Midlands was 4.5 million in mid-2011, 9% of the population of England.
The population increased at the third highest rate of any English region between 2001 and 2011, rising by 8.3% compared with 7.4% for England. The interim 2011-based projections suggest that the region may have 4.9 million residents by 2021, 8.6% more than in 2011, the same as the projected percentage increase for England over the same time period.
Within the region, most notably the populations of Leicester unitary authority (UA) and Nottingham UA increased by around 15% between 2001 and 2011. They are both projected to increase by around 5% in the next 10 years.
In mid-2011, 17.2% of residents in the East Midlands were aged 65 and over, a similar proportion to most other regions outside London. In this region, as nationally, the proportion in this age group is expected to grow much faster than the total population. The projections show that by 2021, 20.1% of residents could be aged 65 and over.
International and interregional net migration to the region increased the population at a rate of 26 people per 10,000 residents in 2010, compared with the England average of 41 per 10,000 residents.
Population density in the East Midlands in mid-2011 was 290 residents per sq km, one of the lowest among the English regions. It varied from less than 80 residents per sq km in local authorities West Lindsey and East Lindsey in Lincolnshire, to 4,500 in Leicester UA.
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Pros: Ideal for beginners, greens of varying difficulty allowing you to progress at own speed.
Cons: What cons?
We started learning in our 50's. We have visited Val Cenis 6 times and have always had a great experience. Very well looked after pistes, never waited longe... Full review
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