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SEATTLE, Aug 16, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- (NASDAQ: AMZN)-- Amazon.com, Inc., today announced that Janet Evanovich and Kathryn Stockett are the two newest authors to join the Kindle Million Club, selling over 1 million paid copies of their books in the Kindle Store (http://www.amazon.com/kindlestore). They join Stieg Larsson, James Patterson, Nora Roberts, Charlaine Harris, Lee Child, Suzanne Collins, Michael Connelly and John Locke in the Kindle Million Club.
"Kathryn Stockett is the first debut novelist to join the Million Club, and Kindle customers were highly engaged with her book right from its publication," said Russ Grandinetti, Vice President of Kindle Content. "It's as exciting to see Kindle readers propel a new author's career as it is to see them add to the success of a long-time Amazon best-selling author like Janet Evanovich."
"Wow! I'm thrilled to join such a talented group of writers who've also reached this million-copy milestone," said Janet Evanovich. "I'm so grateful to my readers and look forward to reaching more milestones with them and with Amazon in the years to come."
Janet Evanovich is the #1 best-selling author of the Stephanie Plum novels as well as 12 romance novels, the Alexandra Barnaby novels and graphic novels, "Wicked Appetite" (the first book in the Lizzy and Diesel series,) and "How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author." Her latest novel, "Smokin' Seventeen," has spent over 100 days on the Kindle Best Seller list.
Kathryn Stockett is the author of the #1 New York Times Best Seller "The Help." After graduating from the University of Alabama with a degree in English and Creative Writing, she moved to New York City where she worked in magazine publishing and marketing for nine years. "The Help" is her debut novel, and on August 10, 2011, the movie adaptation hit theaters across the U.S.
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The Future is Video ... Now
We are in PR. We know the medium is the message, and people love videos. PR has used video news releases and satellite media tours to great results - I always had great returns on SMTs, and think that they were great hits for the clients. But, we ran into some problems there, didn't we.
Now it's about online video. We have seen the growth of online videos with iTunes and iPods - who has not yet bought a few TV shows for the iPod (or I am just a special geek)?
We all spend time online watching videos on YouTube, or our favorite shows with ZeFrank or 1938 Media (come on, who doesn't love Yue and that other person).
And, it's hit Wall Street with Wallstrip, which has a viral video on the daily hot stocks.
Podtech has taken this to a whole new level with ScobleShow, LunchMeet (yay Irina and Eddie) and all its shows, some of which are like SMTs or VNRs. And they have run into the same issues that PR has dealt with in the past.
One of the grand-daddies of the VNR and SMT world, Doug Simon, has started his own vlog. Via email, we did talk about how the future of the VNR is moving online, with companies doing videos in a smart way. With his background, Doug is well positioned to be a thought-leader on how PR and video are going all social media.
But, that's the thing. Corporations are embracing social media - in particular video, as it is something they can grok - and some are doing it in a smart and clever way. Some of the companies are not doing it in a smart way - I think that's when advertising messaging gets too involved - but others are.
Look at GM's I Got Shotgun (a client). Yes, I'm a little biased, but I think it's great. And, well, when I have a friend that IMs me that he loves the site, that it's been a black hole of time at work (meaning he's been watching all the videos), I know it's hit a sweet spot. It's the combination of bringing in people to be hosts, the videos that they upload to apply to ride shotgun (car allusion, get it?), and then watching them be fun and goofy at different events.
It's that desire that we all have to become stars that makes something like I Got Shotgun work - here's a chance to interview stars at different events, go to those events and get the back-stage pass that you usually would not get.
Or, look at Here's To Beer. I got a chance to talk to Tom Shipley, senior director of global industry development for Anheuser-Busch, about what they are doing - and it's pretty cool.
The site was first launched in February 2006 as a category / industry campaign to choose beer more often, over other alcoholic beverages. While it is an Anheuser-Busch campaign, it is not branded for them, but is more a straight forward delivery of all things beer: how it's brewed, different types of beers, how it pairs with food. While the site had good traffic, it was not repeat traffic, so the new site is more entertainment focused with updated content, and education, such as Beer Connoisseur with the Beer School (interactive videos and classes) that's a really deep dive into the world of beer.
Part of that has been video-heavy content, profiling up and coming artists and different content - but in a way to think about beer more often. The whole message that's integrated into the site is that it's like a monthly 'zine, with fresh new content on a monthly basis, so people can come back and just go to whatever is their favorite part (new talent, beer school, etc.)
The site has also wrangled in Dave Lieberman to become a beer connoisseur. Lieberman - from the Food Network - has a video blog to showcase what he is thinking about beer. It's his personality, and has a ton of leeway to do what he wants to do and what is on his mind - also on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. Lieberman is also the voice and talent behind the Beer School section on pairing beer with food.
Plus, they are taking the social mobile route by working with MingleNow on Clink - so you can socially drink, because drinking alone is just sad. Although, tagging a photo of drinking alone would be funny.
Or, well, look at Stefanie Perez. She's the embed video, and I know her from my blog (yes, people randomly IM me because of my blog). Stefanie lives in LA, she's a 23 year old Latina from Chicago who was in the military but moved there to become a star. She's working it, though, by putting together her own videos and posting them on her MySpace page and getting the word out. Oh, and if any agents are watching, Stefanie's a double threat - English and Spanish.
And, well, that's part of the greatness of online video. Anyone can become a star, like Brookers or Amanda Congdon - some with talent, some without - but you get a shot at getting out to a whole new audience that might never have found you before. Or, go over and apply to win Network2's $25,000 contest on how to watch Internet TV. :)
So my point? Well, that video is part of the mix now in PR. Moreso than before, and probably moreso than ever before. But, just like anything else in social media, it needs to be done well. Yes, video needs to be an integral part of communications - but have it a smart message, not manipulation or astroturf.
How should video be used? First, most importantly, it should be used when appropriate. In this social media rush, firms and corporations rush out to put everything together in one campaign. It does not make sense, though. Video is a great way to get your message across, but companies need to remember to have an honest voice, not messaging. It's one of my lines about social media - hand it over to PR rather than advertising, because PR is used to talking TO people, not like advertising that just talks AT people.
But, only use video if it makes sense. New demo to showcase? Video it and post it in the newsroom and on YouTube. Just don't try too hard, and it should be fine. Oh, and check out SplashCast - great service to create video channels.
Quick update / correction: Here's to Beer is not an A-B activity, but an industry initiative to elevate beer's image overall. It's not promoting one brand over another - if you watch the first Lieberman video, you'll notice all beer is smudged out - but to promote beer and breweries overall, like any other umbrella group. Thanks!
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- Anonymous3/09/2007 09:41:00 AM
There's a new guitar being launched called the VXT. It looks like they are using social networking and video almost exclusively to launch this product, slowly revealing more details about the guitar through online media. I'm curious to see how it unfolds.ReplyDelete
Great post, Jeremy.ReplyDelete
Anonymous commenter - leave your name or go home. I know it's not my blog but you look like a spammer by commenting that way.
Hi Jeremy!ReplyDelete
I enjoyed your post. I'm just starting to become familiar with these new online videos, like Youtube. I've started using them in my prblog and find that people are more interested in what I have to say when I include one of these videos. Why do you think that is true? I know for me, I am a visual learner and these videos engage me into what the writer is saying. For this very reason, I think these videos will help make social media more appealing to the average person. If for nothing else, it satisfies our want for instant gratification. We want information, and we want it NOW!
My big question for you, is how do you think we're going to be able to tell the good video sources from the bad? I know with the increase in online media, there has been much talk and debate about its effects on the future. Some people say that by taking away the gatekeepers to media, we're losing a great deal of the art of news and writing. Do you think this also applies to the VNR and video sources such as Youtube?
Jeremy - Terrific post. I was fortunate to find out about the "Here's to Beer" project just before its launch in January 2006 from Bob Lachky, A-B's chief branding guy, who spoke at a higher ed conference in St. Louis. Speaking of Tom Shipleys, I happen to work another Tom Shipley, an old folk-rocker (of Brewer and Shipley fame) who now does video for our campus. He would agree 100% with everything you say here.ReplyDelete
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- Jessica3/11/2007 02:33:00 PM
I'm a student learning about social media and the new uses of simple videos. I started messing around on YouTube before it really got big and I wish I knew more about making videos now that its so important.ReplyDelete
I checked out both the I Got Shotgun and Here's to Beer projects and your right, this is the new way of PR. What's so amazing is the different ways each of the sites use their videos. I personally like the have a beer with Ghengis Khan video.
I'm also a visual learner, and this just kinda wraps up the message in a nice little easily comprehendible package. I can't wait to start working on this more.
I really enjoyed your post!! I think I've mentioned before I'm really new to the social media world, but am enjoying learning. I love getting insight and advice from a real PR practitioner. I've just started learning about how to use video in things like my PRBlog, and am glad to see you think it's something to notice and that you think it's going to grow. I'm really glad you mentioned in your blog post being responsible with everything we do in relation to social media and video. As bloggers, we are responsible for our words, but they are only words. I remember as a child my mom saying, "a picture is worth 1,000 words", and I'm pretty sure she would say a video is worth 10,000.
Again, thanks for the advice and insight to how you feel about video!
Thx for the mention jeremyReplyDelete
Spot on, great post Jeremy.ReplyDelete
- Allison3/19/2007 01:42:00 PM
Hi Jeremy! This is a great post and as a pr student,I always love learning about using forms of social media. As I have been learning more about using online videos in pr, I find myself recognizing it everywhere now. After the JetBlue incident last month, I was impressed to see the CEO of the company address the public through a YouTube video. This was the first time I had seen someone using online video to convey a message, instead of supporting one.ReplyDelete
Television networks are using online video as well now, posting clips and full episodes on their websites for viewers to see.
I agree that the use of video in pr is very beneficial. The message is more interactive and entertaining for the public. I look forward to learning more about using online videos and appreciate your advice!
- Kate Long3/20/2007 01:46:00 PM
I still have so much to learn. I'm just getting my head wrapped around why I need a blog. Will I really need to figure out vlogging next?ReplyDelete
Jeremy, I really liked this blog. I got into youtube this past summer, and it is cool to see how video is being brought into PR. Your blog site has taught me a lot about new things in PR as I am getting closer to graduating with a PR degree. Thanks, and keep the blogs coming!ReplyDelete
i love this site, i get alot of info from this blog, tyReplyDelete
Video is my first choice! I don't think I could survive without YouTube and it baffles me that just 18 months or so ago, YouTube didn't exist and now it has already been sold for billions of dollars. That says enough for where the future is going. I think that video also has the opportunity of showing a sense of credibility. If a company or individual embraces using video, it shows they are changing with the times and expanding their horizons to convey a message.ReplyDelete
grt post, Video is now and future, but th real future is clearly Joost, period Ihope u have tried Joost atleast once by now!ReplyDelete


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The drug Klonopin (clonazepam) is a member of the class of drugs referred to as benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines were developed in the 1950s, and Klonopin was one of the benzodiazepines developed in the 1960s by the famous chemist Leo Sternbach. Benzodiazepines remain among the most prescribed drugs in the world and are typically prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorders. They are also used as anticonvulsants, sedatives, and sleep enhancers, and they can be used in the treatment of withdrawal management issues.
Benzodiazepines like Klonopin all have their major mechanism of action by facilitating the amount and effectiveness of the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Inhibitory neurotransmitters modulate or slow down the firing rates of other neurons in the brain and spinal cord when they are released. This accounts for their medicinal effects.
Benzodiazepines like Klonopin have largely taken over the clinical uses of another similar class of drugs, the barbiturates (also central nervous system depressants) that were commonly used in the treatment of anxiety and for other similar issues that benzodiazepines are now used for. Barbiturates were highly abused and produce significant physical dependence. It was hoped that benzodiazepines would not present a significant potential for abuse and the development of physical dependence; however, benzodiazepines are catalogued as controlled substances by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Klonopin is designated as a Schedule IV controlled substance, signifying that it has a moderate potential for abuse and physical dependence.
Klonopin is most often used as a tablet or disintegrating wafer, and it is most often prescribed for the treatment of anxiety or seizure control. The drug also has numerous other uses, including to treat restless leg syndrome; to address anxiety and manic issues that occur in bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression; and to assist in the treatment of motor tics in Tourette's disorder. The drug takes a while to begin working, and it has a half-life that ranges from 10 to 50 hours. This means that it is more suited to treat seizures and issues with anxiety than it is to treat issues like insomnia.
The development of physical dependence on any drug is the body's reaction to a foreign substance being introduced in the system for a significant period of time. The body attempts to maintain a state of balance or homeostasis in its functioning that includes maintaining significant and appropriate levels of hormones, neurotransmitters, and other substances in the body that help it to run efficiently. When an individual begins to use any medication, the body's natural set point is disrupted, and the body readjusts to account for the presence of the substance.
For instance, an individual with an anxiety disorder may have a sort of natural level of homeostasis in their body that is conducive to producing issues with anxiety and other problematic behaviors for them. Taking Klonopin increases the availability of GABA in the system and reduces anxiety. This increased GABA is not natural for them, and their body then adjusts itself to account for the increased functioning of GABA in the system. Because GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, the body's natural attempt to maintain balance is to increase substances that are most likely going to produce the opposite effects that the increase in GABA results in. This means that neurotransmitters that are more excitatory in nature and hormones that produce more excitatory effects will slightly increase to account for the increased GABA in the system. The person then needs to take more Klonopin to get the effects that they got when they initially started taking the drug (tolerance). Over time, tolerance will continue to increase, and the cycle of the body attempting to maintain homeostasis will continue.
Individuals who abuse drugs typically take far higher doses of the drug, take it at more frequent intervals, and may combine it with other drugs.
When the individual stops taking Klonopin or levels of the drug begin to decrease significantly, they will begin to experience the effects of the body's attempt to maintain homeostasis. The higher levels of other substances that have been increased to account for GABA in the body will be felt, and the individual may begin to experience anxiety, nausea, mood swings, etc. (a withdrawal syndrome). Thus, when an individual has developed both tolerance and withdrawal syndromes, they have become physically dependent, such that they function normally when there is a significant amount of the drug in their system. When the drug becomes depleted in their system, they experience withdrawal symptoms.
When individuals are taking medications for medicinal reasons and under the supervision of a physician, physical dependence is not typically a concern because the physician can control the amounts of the drug the person takes. The withdrawal syndrome is typically not an issue, and the doses that individuals take for medicinal purposes are far lower than the doses that abusers use.
Benzodiazepines like Klonopin are typically not primary drugs of abuse, but they are often abused in conjunction with other drugs, such as alcohol, other benzodiazepines, and opiate medications (prescription pain medications, such as Vicodin and OxyContin). This can be a very dangerous situation. In addition, the withdrawal syndrome from benzodiazepines can be dangerous due to the development of seizures during withdrawal, which can be potentially fatal.
Benzodiazepines like Klonopin are typically not primary drugs of abuse, but they are often abused in conjunction with other drugs, such as alcohol, other benzodiazepines, and opiate medications (prescription pain medications, such as Vicodin and OxyContin). This can be a very dangerous situation. In addition, the withdrawal syndrome from benzodiazepines can be dangerous due to the development of seizures during withdrawal, which can be potentially fatal.
Clinical sources and research studies indicate that the withdrawal timeline from Klonopin includes:
The actual experience of withdrawal will be variable depending on how often the person abuse the drug, the amount they typically abused, the overall length of time they have been abusing the drug, individual metabolism, emotional factors, how they discontinue using Klonopin (if they suddenly stop or slowly reduce the amount they take), and if they abused Klonopin in conjunction with other drugs. Nonetheless, withdrawal from any benzodiazepine can be potentially serious due to the development of seizures that can produce significant brain damage. Seizures associated with withdrawal from Klonopin can be potentially fatal due to the potential to produce significant brain damage and other disruptions in the person's functioning that can lead to serious physical effects and eventually even death.
When a person is formally treated for physical dependence, the term that is used by organizations such as the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the World Health Organization, and others is withdrawal management. Many treatment facilities refer to the process as medical detox. The withdrawal management process associated with benzodiazepines like Klonopin utilizes:
Withdrawal management is only the initial stage of recovery for any individual with any type of substance use disorder. Simply going through the withdrawal management process is not a "cure" for an addictive behavior. Those who do not become involved in an aftercare program, a program of recovery that begins after the withdrawal management process is complete, relapse at rates that approach 100 percent.
Relapse is an issue for individuals who are in treatment for substance use disorders as well. Aftercare programs help individuals to develop relapse prevention programs, deal with stress management, understand the forces that drove their substance abuse, and help them to recover from setbacks, including relapses to drugs or alcohol. Long-term recovery requires years of participation in treatment-related activities and the ability to maintain continued abstinence from drugs and alcohol.


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TROUBLE? What trouble?
I have to admit: being labeled a TYC "troublemaker" by an ex-co-worker on another website gave me a real WARM feeling. Sure, I understand -- well, I THINK I understand -- what the person meant, but let's take a closer look at what that (perhaps) disdainful moniker may imply.
First off -- let's define what a "troublemaker" actually is, namely, "A person who habitually causes difficulty or problems, esp. by inciting others to defy those in authority."
OK, I'll accept that... pretty much. For the most part, though, when I was up served shit sandwiches by my supervisors on the job, my usual response was to just ask for more bread. I did what I was told to do about as much as anyone else did, or at least as much as anyone in my position COULD. No, oftentimes it wasn't easy... or fun. In fact, a lot of times it was degrading and humiliating -- but I did it. My name for the first couple years I worked there may as well have been "BOY" as I certainly was treated like I was young, stoopid, or worse by more than a few JCO's.
Now what about that part where I supposedly incited others to defy authority? I think the word "defy" is a wee bit too strong here. But is QUESTIONING AUTHORITY necessarily a BAD thing? Let me be clear: I served in the military, and swore an oath to obey the legitimate, legal commands of my superiors. If told to do disagreeable tasks, you can BET I did them... here to tell you. I wouldn't have been put in the brig had I not -- and I knew it.
Working for the State is NOT the same thing, is it? NO, it is not. If I didn't agree with military orders, I could (and occasionally did) respectfully tell an officer what I thought (in most cases), even though it wouldn't change the outcome of my having to do as instructed. If I didn't agree with TYC admin, or a JCO supervisor, I could tell them, too -- but they didn't usually care to hear what I had to say. Honest feedback was NOT solicited at GSS... but oddly enough, it WAS in the military. Those in the military are generally looking at more effective ways of doing things -- NOT so at TYC. At TYC, the piss poor status quo reigned even if it made no sense and resulted in poor outcomes.
And let's take a look at that word "incite"... what does IT mean to do? The dictonary defines is as "Someone who deliberately foments trouble... to provoke, and urge on." Again, not something that applies to me. It was obvious to NOT JUST ME but almost EVERY JCO I spoke to that worked the floor that things were NOT going well on campus the past couple years. Wasn't JUST me that knew the kids were being bribed to (hopefully) improve their behavior, that CoNextions was a totally wasted effort, employee morale was in the dumps (as evidenced by all the veteran staff who were quitting in disgust), and that the kids -- and many JCO 6's -- were out of control. These matters were as plain as day to anyone who opened their eyes up to REALLY SEE what was going on... and these problems/troubles weren't due to what I was doing, or not, eh? I don't think so, either.
Soooo... what's the TROUBLE? WHO's got trouble... and why? Call it what ya want. BLAME who ya want.
Trouble is trouble -- and it's no secret there WAS AND STILL IS plenty of trouble at GSS. LOADS of trouble... and for the most part it's made by those at THE TOP -- NOT the folks who came to work on time every day like I did, worked as asked like I did the best they could, offered suggestions, and didn't abuse FMLA or call in every week or month like I did. And for that level of dedication I get the label of "troublemaker". Huh. Whatta deal.
If having a dissenting opinon makes one a "troublemaker"... if providing a forum for State workers to blow off steam... if standing up for one's beliefs and principles... if calling a spade a spade and refusing to suck up to idiots who are keeping the youth from learning to live in The Free by coddling them makes someone like me a TROUBLEMAKER then yes, call me one. Go ahead!! I'd rather be a troublemaker than a SHEEP with blinders on that won't (or can't) admit there's problems all around them just to keep that paycheck comin' every motnh.
Some people take the easy way out. Some people can't seem to keep from fighting losing battles. I just GOT OUT; not that it was EASY but because it was the RIGHT THING TO DO. Guess the bottom line is that I realized if I wasn't part of the solution, I was part of the problem and was MAN enough to bow out and let the REAL troublemakers continue to do what they did so well. When told to shut up or sit down I did neither -- I LEFT and figured y'all could work things out one way or another without my input, for better or worse.
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infoworld has a great piece on whether or not corporate america is ready for faster wireless service, and if so who will foot the bill. it's a very informed piece that talks about which companies are committed to rolling out faster wireless service and which ones will inevitably play catch up. while i'm excited about faster wireless access, i'm still wondering when the companies will change their definition of "coverage area." from what i heard, if you have even one bar of signal strength the wireless company figures you have "coverage" in that area, even if you can't even make a phone call on that one bar.
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Dr Anton van Deventer was born on the 19th September 1946 into a God-fearing family. He is the 2nd child of four siblings, two of whom also went into fulltime ministry.
He felt the call on his life from a very early age but decided he would only enter fulltime ministry if he was positive God had called him. He thus started working at a bank and later also started his own business. In 1973 he had a very definite calling from God and entered the Berea Bible School that same year. He obtained his Licentiate in Theology from Berea Bible College in1979. Thereafter he went on to obtain a B.A., D.T.E. and an M.Ed. from the University of South Africa. He was later presented with an honourary doctorate from Lee University in the U.S.A.
He married Barrie van Deventer (neé Shuttleworth) in 1973. They have two daughters, Nicolette and Natasha and a son, Marcel, who is also in fulltime ministry. His daughters obtained a C.A. and B.Sc. respectively and work in highly professional jobs. He and his wife are also the proud grandparents of four beautiful grandchildren!
Dr van Deventer entered the ministry as the Youth Pastor for Pastor J.L. de Bruin at the Pretoria Central Full Gospel Church. In 1977 he was approached by the Board of Evangelism to start the Sinoville Assembly on the north side of Pretoria. This assembly, by the grace of God, grew steadily to become one of the most successful assemblies in the Full Gospel Church.
Dr van Deventer was elected as Moderator of the Full Gospel Church in 2001 after first declining the nomination. He was then persuaded by a member on the floor to allow his name to be put back on the voting list! He has been re-elected three times after this on nomination and at this time is the longest serving Moderator in the history of the Full Gospel Church.
Dr van Deventer is a very strong leader, able to make qualitative decisions under difficult circumstances. He has always practiced an 'open door' policy and firmly believes that the Church's greatest asset is its ministers.


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Trump not impressed by Robertson record
Judd Trump believes Neil Robertson's achievement of 100 century breaks in a single season is not as good as making a 147 maximum.
Robertson became the first player to reach the milestone as he beat Trump 13-11 to reach the World Championship semi-finals.
"If it was a maximum, I'd have gone over and shook his hand," Trump told BBC Radio 5 live. "Although it's a brilliant achievement, 100 centuries doesn't mean anything to me.
"I just wanted to get on and win the game. I congratulated him at the end of the match and wished him luck, so that's all I can do. In other people's eyes, it may be [like a maximum].
"I've got no hard feelings against Neil. I get on with him and there was nothing in it. I just wanted to try and win the match and I thought my best way of doing that was getting out of the arena as quickly as possible."
Robertson fought back from 11-8 down to seal a last-four match against Mark Selby.
The 2010 world champion punched the air in joy as he pocketed a green to reach the milestone in the 22nd frame of the match.
"I'd never seen a crowd celebrate like that at the Crucible," said Robertson.
"I've seen a couple of 147s here before and they got nothing like the roar I received.
"I'd written off my chances of doing it here to be honest. The first two sessions of the match was like walking in mud for me. I couldn't get any rhythm.
"I've scored maximum breaks before - but they don't compare to this. I've set a new bar for everyone."
Barry Hawkins survived an incredible fightback from Dominic Dale to triumph 13-12 and set up a semi-final against Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Dale had been 11-5 behind going into the final session but reeled off seven consecutive frames to lead 12-11.
However Hawkins made two frame-winning breaks to win 13-12 and will now face the man he lost 18-12 to in last year's final.
Hawkins could only muster 58 points in the first five frames today, with Dale making breaks of 75, 65, 64, 47 and 61 to fight back to 11-10.
Dale then took the next two frames with the last red to edge in front and move to the verge of an improbable comeback.
However Hawkins made runs of 66 and 65 to seal the win, with Dale failing to score a point in the last two frames.


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It seems the New York Times (NYT) may be taking us up on our idea to save money by shutting down the paper and offering subscribers a free Kindle instead. (They really would save money--we did the math).
Amazon's Big Kindle press release suggests that the NYT will offer Big Kindles at a subsidized price for readers who sign up for a long-term NYT-on-Kindle subscription. Specifically, based on the headline, it sounds as though the NYT will throw in a Kindle if you buy a subscription:
The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and The Washington Post to
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We've asked for details, and we'll update when we get them. In the meantime, it's worth noting two things:
- If this offer is limited to folks who can't get the paper, it is presumably because the economics are worse for the company than they would be if the same folks bought a print paper instead. Here's why that would be...
- At first blush, it looks as though the Big Kindle might save the New York Times--big screen, big ads, subscription fee, etc. Unfortunately, it probably won't. Why not? Because the Kindle has something that the newspaper never had: Accountability. Specifically, Kindle advertisers will presumably be able to learn whether or not their ads were viewed, which they can't with the print paper. Our assumption is that the vast majority of newspaper ads are never even glanced at. Advertisers put up with this because they didn't know about it and they had no other options. On the Kindle, they'll know. And they have other options.
Lastly, this deal is yet another indication that the NYT is nuts to offer the paper for free online. Why do that when you can collect money from print and Kindle subscribers for the content? Why would you give these folks a way to get that content without paying you for it, especially when online ad revenues are so pitiful relative to print ads?
See Also: Printing The New York Times Costs Twice As Much As Giving Each Subscriber A Free Kindle


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Her name is Julie Briskman and she just got fired for flipping the President while cruising on her bike.
According to the official White House press poll here is what exactly went down:
POTUS's motorcade departed the Trump National Golf Club at 3:12, passing two pedestrians, one of whom gave a thumbs-down sign. Then it overtook a female cyclist, wearing a white top and cycling helmet, who responded by giving the middle finger. The motorcade had to slow and the cyclist caught up, still offering the finger, before turning off in a different direction.
No need to say that the 50-year old mother of two children was surprised to find out that the whole incident was photographed and stunned when she lost her job at AkimaLLC. She used to work in the sales and marketing department.
Briskman gave the following statement about this incident:
They said, 'We're separating from you.' Basically, you cannot have 'lewd' or 'obscene' things on your social media. So they were calling flipping him off 'obscene.
Reportedly Briskman was using the photos of the incident as profile images for her Facebook and Twitter accounts.
As Hill reported, she saw her actions as conscience driven and she does not regret them:
I'm thinking, DACA recipients are getting kicked out. He pulled ads for open enrollment in ObamaCare…Only one-third of Puerto Rico has power. I'm thinking, he's at the damn golf course again…I flipped off the motorcade a number of times. In some ways, I'm doing better than ever. I'm angry about where our country is right now. I am appalled. This was an opportunity for me to say something.
Employers can fire anyone for any reason in the state of Virginia and her company thought that her social media profiles may put off potential clients. On the other hand, it`s very upsetting for someone to get fired for an act of protest, which means that her former employers are holding hypocritical double-standards.
When her colleague "stepped out of line" by using bad words to call someone out, he was asked to delete the post, but still kept his job. Seems to me like Briksman has become more of an anti-Trump symbol when compared to her male colleague post.
I`m sure the reaction to this is very predictable, Trump supporters will consider it as an obscene act and call it an act of justice, while the Liberals will say she got fired for exercising her freedom of speech.
In a way this whole incident triggered a series of questions like: Do companies have the right to fire their employees for their political views or the act itself was likely to politicize the company?


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The Bad Boys' Bakery is reportedly set to grow – after reducing the amount of reoffending for former Brixton Prison inmates.
The BBC reported over Christmas that the prison bakery, which was set up for a Gordon Ramsay TV show, is set to adopt a double shift pattern.
It also said that the reoffending rate for those who worked in the bakery was 3%, while the rest of the prison was about 40%.
The prison's governor, Ed Tullett, wants to expand the business to teach more inmates new skills and help them find jobs when they are released.
Last year the bakery won two Adult Learners' Week awards.
It picked up the European Social Fund national project award, while former baker Chris McKay picked up the European Social Fund individual award for the London region.
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Fearless by Robin Parrish
(Dominion Trilogy, book 2)
Robin Parrish has an amazing talent ~ he leaves you hanging at the end of every chapter, almost demanding that you turn the page to find out what's next!
Grant Borrows (introduced to us in the first book, Relentless) is known to the public as "Guardian". He uses his powers of telekinesis to help out a world being ravaged by natural disasters.
His fellow ring-wearer, Morgan, insists that they need to discover the reason behind their "shift" ~ the reason they wear the "rings of Dominion". And so, Grant and a team of the most powerful "Loci" are off on a globe-hopping quest for answers.
But the answers may be more than they bargained for!
An amazing book with twists and turns you'd never see coming! I couldn't put this book down! And, I'm frustrated that I'll have to wait almost another year to find out how it all ends in "Merciless" (Dominion Trilogy, book 3 — due out from Bethany House Publishers in July 2008!).
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An exciting opportunity exists to lead the nutrition team, which is dedicated to delivering the nutritional knowledge necessary for the development of products manufactured in our GB animal feed mills and to support external customers.
We require a Nutrition Manager to build, develop and lead a team of highly capable monogastric nutritionists in addition to directly contributing to the nutrition function.
This role will require an experienced commercial pig or poultry nutritionist with outstanding interpersonal skills and the desire to achieve.
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Nutritional capability, commercial acumen and enthusiasm are essential for this position which offers scope for career
development and an opportunity to interface with other parts of Agri in a wider geography.
A degree in animal nutrition together with commercial experience and have demonstrable leadership capability.
Knowledge in the animal feed industry and hands on experience of the feed compound business is essential.
The ability to use nutritional information to benefit company profitability.
Candidates will also have excellent communication and a successful track record of managing teams and developing people skills.
A full UK driving license is required, as the role requires extensive travel
Degree in animal nutrition or related subject, A PhD in animal nutrition is desirable
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Each of the teams vying for a place in the top four in the Premier League have put forward at least one eye-catching display, either domestically or in Europe. Liverpool's 5-0 win away at Tottenham was their turn to put in a fantastic performance and use it as the impetus to push on.
Tottenham's performance doesn't accurately portray the mindset going into this game. Initially, there would have been a feeling from Spurs fans that they could get a result, such has been the recent history of results in this fixture in their favour. At the same time, Liverpool would have been well aware that they were travelling to a top four rival who, recent form aside, are capable of denting their Champions League aspirations. From the outset, no one could have predicted such a gulf in quality.
What Rodgers has now is a reference point for his team when it appears as though their backs are against the wall. They've won convincingly at a tough away ground without Daniel Sturridge and Steven Gerrard in the squad. It's proof that they can do it, and the fact that they put five past Spurs should provide Rodgers confidence that he has players in his team who can not only put in winning performances, but also performances that really make a statement. Tottenham were poor; abject, in fact. Liverpool could have won by two or three goals, or they could have gone for the jugular. The fact that they did is the biggest take away from this result.
Liverpool, however, will need to remain grounded and focused. Nothing has been secured yet. They've taken an impressive win that keeps them second in the league and joint on points with Chelsea – a Chelsea team whose riches and resources far outstretch that of Brendan Rodgers' side.
But as I've said on multiple occasions this season, Liverpool are not the finished article. Yes, they were aided in their performance by a Tottenham side who were set up to produce little and in turn work in Liverpool's favour: the high line deployed by Andre Villas-Boas was the perfect foil for Luis Suarez and Raheem Sterling, as well as Jordan Henderson's industrious performance. But not every game will be so inviting.
It's also not to say that the top four is a sure thing. Liverpool have benefitted from a schedule that sees them play every weekend with no interruptions midweek, but that changes going into the Christmas schedule and beyond, with the FA Cup adding a potential problem. Why is it a problem? We're not too far removed from Rodgers bemoaning the lack of quality in his squad. As good as Suarez is, will he be able to play every game from now until the end of the season? Sturridge has already suffered a long-term injury and will have to rediscover his form upon his return.
Liverpool needed a performance for themselves, not just as a statement to the rest of the league. They've beaten a poor Manchester United team at home and also recorded big wins against West Brom and Norwich. But something else was needed to convince themselves that they do have the killer instinct to put bigger teams away convincingly.
They played an in-form Arsenal at the start of December and were outplayed, with both Suarez and Sturridge kept relatively quiet. With upcoming games against Chelsea and Manchester City, Rodgers' side needed a confidence boost of their own abilities in big games. Yes, Tottenham have problems of their own, but the biggest statement is in the size of Liverpool's win and not just the win itself.


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The Director-General meets the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia & Herzegovina
On 27 May 2013, the Director-General received H.E. Mr. Nebojša Radmanović, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia & Herzegovina, at UNESCO Headquarters.
Warmly welcoming Mr Radmanović, the Director-General expressed her great satisfaction at the current state of the Organization's cooperation with Bosnia & Herzegovina. She said that the Old Bridge of Mostar, reconstructed on UNESCO's initiative in 2004, had truly become a symbol of peace and international cooperation.
Mrs Bokova stated that UNESCO had been actively engaged, through its Office in Venice, in the promotion of regional dialogue and reconciliation in South-East Europe. She commended Bosnia Herzegovina for its participation in the regional travelling exhibit "Imagining the Balkans. Identities and Memory in the long 19th century", inaugurated on 8 April 2013 in Ljubljana, and pointed out that this project as an excellent example of UNESCO's objective to advance regional cooperation on the basis of their common history and heritage.
The Director-General affirmed UNESCO's commitment to cooperate with Bosnia and Herzegovina in priority areas and welcomed the country's intention to present new nominations to the UNESCO World Heritage List as well as to the Representative List of under the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Mr Radmanović underlined that the Organization's presence and cooperation in the South-East Europe helped to promote a positive image of the region and its rich cultural heritage.
In this respect, he reiterated the importance of the regional summits of the heads of state and governments, which are annually held in cooperation with UNESCO. He thanked the Organization for its support to Bosnia and Herzegovina and expressed appreciation on the work of the UNESCO Antenna Office in Sarajevo.


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Right on the beach in a superb position just 20 metres from the sea, the Keepers holiday cottage is a favourite amongst guests. This self catered cottage sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms, with 2 bathrooms, generously spaced living areas and a cloakroom. The Keepers is a classic holiday cottage which has just been refurbished to the highest standards, offering a stunning but relaxed and comfortable home-away-from-home feel. The layout of the cottage provides thoughtful accommodation allowing guests to enjoy the beach, garden and views to maximum effect.
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The 26th legislative day ended with reports from House and Senate lawmakers that an August Special Session is likely in order to finish discussions on overcoming the states short-term and long-term budget shortfalls.
Agenda items before lawmakers in August could include Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh's lottery and gaming proposal, various measures to increase state revenue, and a controversial proposal from Sen. Gerald Dial to eliminate earmarks and unify the education and general fund budgets.
At a public hearing on Wednesday, agency chiefs outlined a list of horrible outcomes — from prison closures to shortages in mental health services — should the austere general fund budget come to fruition. Despite those concerns, lawmakers gave the budget proposal a favorable report by a vote of 13-0, moving the stripped-down budget closer to reality.
Here is a quick week in review going through all of the major headlines from this week's legislative agenda:
Alabama lawmakers offered a final unanimous vote on a bill that would allow physicians to prescribe terminally ill patients promising, but unapproved medical treatments. House Bill 463, known as the Right to Try Act, allows doctors caring for people with terminal illnesses to prescribe medications that the Food and Drug Administration has deemed promising, but not yet ready for mass consumption. Thursday's vote makes Alabama one of at least 12 states that have passed right to try legislation this year.
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The Alabama House passed a bill to establish integrated care networks to allow more Medicaid recipients to stay in their homes instead of nursing homes.
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The House also voted 68-26 to expand the Alabama Accountability Act and tighten restrictions on scholarships and the groups that distribute them.'
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Gov. Robert Bentley appointed the state's first commission to oversee Alabama's 25 community and technical colleges. Lawmakers say the eight-member commission will help schools to focus on developing more specialized training programs and preparing entry-level employees to meet growing workforce demands.
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The House Judiciary committee offered a favorable report on House Bill 657, to ban employment discrimination on the basis of "immutable" characteristics that do not effect job performance. Bill sponsor Rep. Mike Ball said that the measure would protect differences in gender expression, gender identity and sexual orientation. The following day, lawmakers blocked House Bill 615, Rep. Chris England's proposal to establish civil rights protections against any discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or familiar status.


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"Mari kita majukan Iptek Kelautan Indonesia"
Prof. David Burke
Prof. Michael Triantafyllou
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Course Description
This course discusses the selection and evaluation of commercial and naval ship power and propulsion systems. It will cover the analysis of propulsors, prime mover thermodynamic cycles, propeller-engine matching, propeller selection, waterjet analysis, and reviews alternative propulsors.
The course also investigates thermodynamic analyses of Rankine, Brayton, Diesel, and Combined cycles, reduction gears and integrated electric drive. Battery operated vehicles and fuel cells are also discussed. The term project requires analysis of alternatives in propulsion plant design for given physical, performance, and economic constraints.
Graduate students complete different assignments and exams.
The final project is a three-part frigate propulsion plant design project. Below are the full descriptions for each part.
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