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One fine May day, I returned to my enchanting room at the Windham Hill Inn in West Townshend, Vermont, and posted this Facebook status update:
Kim Knox Beckius will be on the wrong side of the marital "who owes who" equation for a very long time after what she did today.
Of course, my friends immediately wanted juicy details of my transgression. For the first time in my 13-year career as a travel writer, I had to call my husband to come and rescue me. No, I didn't crash my car or run out of gas. No, my wallet wasn't stolen. No, I hadn't fallen deathly ill.
If only I hadn't thought going to a Vermont auction barn would make a great story! If only I hadn't raised my number one too many times. If only I hadn't envisioned the chest of drawers held aloft in front of the crowd at Townshend Auction Gallery fitting easily inside my mid-sized sedan.
A Skilled Auctioneer
As you've probably already guessed, the chest of drawers I'd inadvertently won in a too-brief bidding battle didn't even come close to fitting in my car. And, in an instant, my story angle changed from focusing on the fun of observing auction fervor and picking up a few small bargains to: How not to be an idiot like me when you're at an auction two hours away from home.
"What a way to get engrossed in your work!" my About.com colleague, Cruises Guide Linda Garrison, posted on Facebook in an attempt to console me. It's true: Somebody has to make mistakes on the road so that you can learn how to avoid them. I hope the tips in this photo tour will help you score some incredible deals at Townshend Auction Gallery... without winding up beholden to your spouse.
Tip 1: Observe the Auction Process, and Only Register if You Plan to Bid
I hadn't planned to attend an auction during my weekend in Vermont, but I spied Townshend Auctions' sign as I drove north on Route 30 to my accommodations on Friday evening.
When I arrived at this country auction barn in Townshend, Vermont, on Saturday morning, an outdoor sale of tools was already in progress. There were many active buyers, and I had no interest in tools, so it was easy to avoid being swept up in the bidding.
My plan was primarily to observe and to see what prices the items up for auction fetched. I know nothing about antiques, but I've always loved auctions, and I figured this would be an opportunity to learn about buying furnishings at auction, as my husband and I were in the process of purchasing a remodeled 1880 farmhouse.
The first mistake I made: registering for a bidder number. I wanted to be prepared just in case I decided to bid, but once you have an auction paddle in your hand, you're on a slippery slope of temptation!
Tip 2: Attend the Auction Preview
Vermont's Townshend Auction Gallery usually holds auction preview exhibitions on the Friday afternoon prior to a sale and in the early morning hours before a Saturday auction gets underway. Because I lingered over breakfast at the Windham Hill Inn... and spent time observing the tool auction outdoors... I only had a brief chance to preview the items that would be up for bid.
I never previewed the chest of drawers I bought. If I'd been smart, the fact that I hadn't really examined the piece, nor measured its dimensions, should have made me hesitant to bid. Next time I attend an auction, I will definitely bring a tape measure.
Tip 3: Know What You're Buying
One object I did see during the auction preview was the primitive wooden tool in the center of this picture. I didn't know it was an antique cranberry scoop until Kit Martin announced the item and began the bidding process. I might have been interested in owning this unique New England antique, but it sold for $125 (plus 15% buyer's premium), which seemed pretty steep. Search for "antique cranberry scoop" online, however, and you'll be shocked to see the price these rare tools from yesteryear can command: one antiques dealer has a cranberry scoop listed for $1,250.00!
So, I'll do a bit more homework prior to attending another auction. One drawback of this auction house's southern Vermont location: I had no service on my Verizon smartphone, so I couldn't research items on the spot to determine what a fair price might be.
Tip 4: Keep Your Emotions in Check
I really shouldn't blame auctioneer Kit Martin for my buying blunder. It's his job to goad buyers into bidding on impulse as he attempts to capture top dollar for clients who have consigned items or entire estates. The auction hall filled after the outdoor tool sale was complete, but antiques dealers and big spenders were conspicuously absent from the crowd. As Martin became increasingly grumpy, my inclination to bid and "help him out" intensified.
"I really need to sell fast today. I have so much to sell," Martin began, but as the bids failed to climb, he grumbled: "It's a buyer's day, that's for sure." His increasingly grumpy remarks were too irresistible not to jot down:
"That's a hundred-dollar platter for 10 bucks!"
"Is there anything here that anybody wants? Seriously, 'cause I'll go fishing."
"We'll just take this stuff to Boston. Cancel all the auctions here."
"You can't even give stuff away. I am shocked."
"No antiques dealers here today. Ain't nobody here: just people who have no family to go visit!"
I could have found this banter insulting, but instead, I felt sympathetic: a dangerous emotion at an auction! And some of the deals bidders were landing really did seem incredible. When an ornate cast-iron stove made in Troy, New York, sold for $35, Martin complained: "That's a $300 stove anywhere else in the nation."
Tip 5: Seize the Deals
Unlike some auction houses, which provide attendees with a catalog or listing of the day's offerings in the sequence in which they will be auctioned, Townshend Auction Gallery ran this sale in random fashion, and this made it difficult to anticipate when the items that had caught my eye would be presented and to budget how much to bid.
I watched as an Arts & Crafts oak rocker sold for $50, an antique Bar Harbor wicker chair fetched $40, and a Victorian fireplace screen brought only 10 bucks. I spent five whole dollars on a firewood box and dropped another $45 on two framed prints that caught my eye. I kicked myself afterward for not bidding on an oak poker table with a felted top that sold for a mere $30, but I was glad I bowed out at $90 and let another bidder take home an antique bed warmer for $100. Those, I learned later, you can buy for considerably less on eBay.
Auctions are fast-paced, and there's no guarantee you won't regret a decision now and again. But, when you see something you like—and the price is right—don't hesitate to seize the deal.
It was nearly 1 p.m. when weary auctioneer Kit Martin asked for an opening bid of $50 on a chest of drawers that looked attractive from a distance. I waved my paddle as a gesture of support. Another bidder jumped into the fray, and I was sure I needn't worry I'd wind up with the piece. I bid again, reflexively. The other bidder dropped out. And that's when my marital woes began.
All's Well That Ends Well
So, how angry was my husband about making an unanticipated trip to Vermont on a Sunday morning? Actually, Bruce took it very well. He assured me that it was only a matter of time before he'd do something equally boneheaded and even the score. And, although he had planned to catch up on work, he later told me he'd felt his stress ebb the moment he crossed the Vermont state line.
My seven-year-old daughter, who had to accompany her dad on the trip, was thrilled to ride back with me. We stopped at the Grafton Village Cheese factory and store in Brattleboro, and we pulled over to photograph two covered bridges along Route 30 including one that sheltered a swarm of mating Swallowtail butterflies. "Bye-bye butterflies: I'll never forget you," my daughter said as we turned away from the cloud of flitting yellow insects, and I knew I'd scored the auction's best deal.


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President Trump's first foreign trip has drawn global attention, both to his own interactions with world leaders and to the behavior of his family members. In particular, Melania and Ivanka Trump are center stage, their body language, style choices, and political agendas being examined more critically than even their domestic appearances.
Of course, this isn't new for women in the first family. Melania and Ivanka are scrutinized both for their candid moments in the public eye as well as for their curated social media profiles. Often, the scrutiny focuses on how their own personas clash with that of the president. For Melania, it's promoting an anti-bullying campaign while her husband mocked a disabled reporter; for Ivanka, it's leading a women's empowerment initiative while her dad filled the majority of his Cabinet with white men with whom he'd done business in his life before politics.
But Ivanka and Melania's softer public personas may be strategic, according to Dr. Lauren Wright, author of On Behalf of the President: Presidential Spouses and White House Communications Strategy Today. Political spouses have the ability to "influence public perceptions of a politician's character" in ways others cannot.
"Since their political capital is mainly their personal relationship with the person, spouses can highlight aspects of the president's (or leader's) character or personality in a way the leader himself or his professional colleague cannot do as credibly," Wright told Yahoo Style in an email. "A positive message about the president appears more authentic, more believable, coming from the person who has the most access to him, knows him the best, and has spent the most time with him."
In this way, the United States is not unique. Take France's new First Lady, Brigitte Macron, who has been called a "breath of fresh air" by gender studies experts. Her age (64, to her husband's 39), and the story of her relationship with now-President Emmanuel Macron, could have helped her husband avoid an overly masculine persona during his campaign, the experts theorize.
In Canada, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's Instagram page features photos of her and Prime Minister husband Justin and their children commemorating World War II soldiers and celebrating International Women's Day (though that post drew ire from some.)
It's still too early in the Trump presidency to determine what Melania's or Ivanka's legacies will truly be, or to determine what kind of good the Trump presidency can accomplish. For some international leaders embroiled in controversy, even their wives' best efforts to convince the public their husbands are benevolent aren't enough.
Asma Assad, Syrian president Bashar Assad's wife, was once referred to as a "rose in the desert" in a Vogue profile that lives in infamy (though not on the Vogue website). But the public perception of Assad now, at least outside Syria, has ostensibly stiffened, with many suggesting she's complicit in her husband's human rights abuses.
Most recently, members of the British government have referred to Assad in opinion pieces as a "cheerleader for evil" and have called the British government to revoke Assad's British citizenship, even though she was born in London.
But you wouldn't know that looking at her Instagram page, which has 132,000 followers. She posts photos visiting "wounded heroes" and disabled children, and often uses the hashtag "#WeLoveYouAsma" in what seem to be her own posts.
Political spouses like Assad have greater control over the kind of coverage they receive, in part because they don't have to grant the kind of media access that their elected spouses do.
"They have the luxury of choosing the outlet that will give them the most favorable coverage, or they can go to alternative media outlets, like late-night talk shows and scripted and reality TV where they know their message will be disseminated to a large and broad audience," Wright said.
Case in point: On Facebook, the Syrian first lady posted a 2016 Russian news documentary, of which she was the subject, which explored her role in the Assad administration. The documentary begins with an interview inside the Syrian "presidential palace," then chronicles how she "receives martyr families," (families of deceased Syrian army fighters) who then bestow upon her adoring praise.
Honeylet Avanceña, common-law wife to Filipino president Rodrigo Duterte, is another example of a spouse whose presence adds a layer of warmth to a hawkish politician. While her husband forcefully tackles his country's ongoing war against drugs, Avanceña makes public appearances at museums and visits sick children in Cambodian hospitals. President Duterte, sometimes referred to as "the Punisher," also appears on the Instagram page of his wife's daughter, Veronica "Kitty" Duterte, hardly as menacing as his nickname implies.
In Brazil, first lady Marcela Tedeschi Temer posts about her children's initiatives on Instagram, saying in a post translated from Portuguese, "talked about how the investment in each child can generate a better future for our country."
Meanwhile, President Michel Temer remains embroiled in an ongoing corruption investigation that has led an estimated 35,000 Brazilians to protest against the government. Temer responded by deploying federal troops to contain the violence.
Trying to list all of the examples becomes exhausting. South African First Lady Bongi Ngema-Zuma, one of President Jacob Zuma's four wives, joins the president on his international trips and leads a diabetes awareness foundation; President Zuma, meanwhile, fends off increasing momentum from opponents who are calling for his removal from office after evidence of corruption surfaced last year.
In Turkey, democratic-cum-autocratic President Recep Erdogan imprisoned at least 120 journalists in the last year for "terrorism," what we'd call dissent in the U.S. His wife, Emine, uses her Instagram to post photos of the events she attends that promote social, medical, and youth causes. In a recent post, she captioned a photo in Turkish of her delivering a speech, translated into English, saying, "This land has always been a target in all periods of history, it has been blinded, and we have to look at it like our eyes, we have to live our life by understanding its importance, its value. I can do this only through a conscious and patriotic youth."
Although it's not a hard-and-fast rule that a politician's wife must champion specific causes, it all comes down to strategically influencing public perception, Wright said. "The idea that women have different concerns and priorities than men remains a controversial one, but what I found in my research was that there is often a normative benefit to having an active spouse in the White House, especially a spouse that travels internationally."
So, perhaps these women are more like wolves in sheep's clothing — if sheep wear Dolce & Gabbana, that is.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Regency Love available for Android? Will you make it for Android?
Is there a walkthrough or guide for Regency Love?
Have you considered a Kickstarter project?
What kinds of updates do you have in mind for the future?
When will these updates be available?
Will there be any new interactions with Mr Ashcroft, Mr Curtis, or Mr Graham?
Will we be able to romance Lord Sutton?
What is the protagonist's family history, especially with the brother?
At the beginning of the game, you're posting a letter from your mother addressed to your aunt. What's the significance of the letter?
How much did the game cost to make, and how much are you earning?
Are all the numbers you've mentioned real? Why would you be willing to share them?
What exactly are your day jobs, and where are you ladies based?
I would like to write a review for Regency Love—could you please give me a promotional code?
Do you have a press kit for Regency Love?
Is there any way I can help with any aspect of Regency Love?
Is Regency Love available for Android? Will you make it for Android?
Unfortunately, making a version of Regency Love for Android would cost somewhere in the six figures, and that's simply way beyond what we can afford.
Is there a walkthrough or guide for Regency Love?
There is a Wikia dedicated to the game which is run by fans, with the occasional input from us. The forum section of the Wikia is also a great place to chat about the game, and share tips/thoughts/etc, so please feel free to join in the discussions.
Have you considered a Kickstarter/crowdfunding project?
We've given this quite a bit of thought, but the situation is a little complicated. Kickstarter (or whichever platform we choose to use) will take a lot of time to run (we've estimated at least 40hrs/week collectively for 4 weeks). It is also very unreliable in that we have no idea of how many people would be willing to donate! A lot of you have contacted us and stated your firm belief that we'd get a lot of support, and as much as we appreciate that (you're all so lovely!), we still don't know if the amount raised would be worth the time and effort.
For Regency Love 2.0, we've actually tried out a "donate if you'd like" feature, but as of 14 July 2015, we've had 3,710 purchases of Regency Love, 549 of Mr Graham's plot, and 199 total instances of patron supports (and I believe some of you have purchased several of those)—this means less than 5% of users are donating. We understand not everyone has the means to help out, and we hope you will equally understand that we currently don't have the means to make more shinies. If we do end up launching a crowdfunding campaign for the game, it would be to raise money for more in-app purchases.
We must also reiterate that time is very much an issue here—on top of the continual work that takes place every time we release something, there is always the mad scramble of the last month or so, which is particularly hard on Melody (our developer). Jenny (our artist) tends to work in bursts, so she needs to block out days or weeks to create all the beautiful artworks, not to mention the time needed for revisions. Finally, Samantha (our writer) does all the blogging and communications on top of all the plotting and writing, which means she has to have enough time to put forth a proposal for the other ladies before there's any forward movement. We all have our unique strengths, which means we work wonderfully together, but which also means we all need to have the time to focus on our bits, and no one else can step in for the others. So basically, if we have several months every year to work solely on Regency Love, we'd be set!
What kinds of updates do you have in mind for the future?
For Regency Love, we would love to create more in-app purchases, similar to how we've approach Mr Graham's plot. We certainly have quite a few ideas in mind (including some early drafts of actual conversations), and without spoiling too much, here are some of their initials:
- Mr H L
- Mr T dL
- Mr N S
- Miss ?? (we don't have a name for her yet, but we want to include a same-sex relationship—much more common in the Regency than you'd think!)
- A gentleman for Mary Earlwood
- A plot revolving around your brother, Christopher
When will these updates be available?
Due to the time and financial restraints previously mentioned, we really can't say. We know this might be a little frustrating and disappointing, but again, we must ask for your patience and understanding—the intentions and ideas are certainly there!
Will there be any new interactions with Mr Ashcroft, Mr Curtis, or Mr Graham?
There won't be any new in-game interactions with these lovely gentlemen, but they may very well feature outside the game.
Will we be able to romance Lord Sutton?
Oh, I hope Mr Graham doesn't find out about this conversation! Unfortunately, you won't be able to romance Lord Sutton, but, well…
We are working on a spin-off novel centred on Lord Sutton. Specifically, Samantha is writing it independently (with feedback from Jenny and Melody, of course), which will eliminate the serious bug-zapping and copious artwork required in a highly interactive and visual novel such as Regency Love, but will still allow you to experience more of the stories and characters we love so much. We'll be asking for your support in a crowdfunding campaign in order to release the novel—more details are to come (i.e. when Samantha has completed a solid first draft, and has a better idea of a timeline). The rough release date will be late 2016 or early 2017—since Samantha has a PhD thesis to complete and defend in 2016, we're afraid we can't be too specific at the moment.
What we can say is this: there will be oodles and oodles of Lord Sutton. Perhaps even in compromising situations, if you manage to bribe Samantha (a dangerously easy task). If you want to follow the novel's progress, please feel free to check out Samantha's blog or Twitter, where she has been known to get rather carried away.
What is the protagonist's family history, especially with the brother?
Shhh, no spoilers! If we are to take on the project, all will be revealed in the Christopher expansion pack. But rest assured: we've not just thrown it in for good measure—we know what's going on!
At the beginning of the game, you're posting a letter from your mother addressed to your aunt. What's the significance of the letter?
Similarly with Christopher, we know exactly what's in the letter, and where it leads. Initially, Samantha wrote in the opening letter to provide a starting point for one of the other gentlemen, but alas, we didn't know Regency Love would take so much writing, and there's just not been an opportunity to expand on it. But again, we definitely know what's in store!
How much did the game cost to make, and how much are you earning?
The "original" game cost us over AUD$150,000 to make between April 2011 and December 2013. This is an exceedingly generous calculation, based on the (under-estimated) assumptions that Melody (programmer extraordinaire) worked 40 hours a week, and Jenny (artist of awesomeness) and Samantha (writer of everything) worked 20 hours a week. We have also based this calculation on fees of AUD$20/hour (although entry-level freelancing is AUD$30/hour), which, again, is a severe under-estimation (because we really don't want to know how much money we've actually lost by making something we've done out of love). So, according to these numbers, the 94 weeks we spent developing Regency Love cost us $150,400.
These numbers don't include hours spent on admin, any of our overtime and going the extra mile and so on, or any opportunity costs (for example, the hourly rates of our day jobs range from AU$50-80).
Regency Love 2.0, which included Mr Graham's story, actually took a similar amount of work, even though he was technically "half" of the core game in terms of romanceable options. Samantha wrote an estimated 100,000 words for it (as opposed to the estimated 150,000 words for the original game), Jenny created more cut-scenes than for either Mr Ashcroft or Mr Curtis (sorry, lads!), and Melody worked on several new features (like the Achievements) as well as "parsing" and making sure the conversations worked within the game. We don't have estimated costs (though Samantha does keep a timesheet—she just doesn't ever want to look at how many hours she's put in), and it's probably better to keep it that way if we're to consider expanding the game…
After all external expenses were accounted for (web hosting, Apple licences, etc—but not our own fees), in the last Australian financial year (1 July 2014 – 30 June 2015), we each got AUD$2,200.
Are all the numbers you've mentioned real? Why would you be willing to share them?
While some of these numbers are (under-)estimations (though Samantha does keep spreadsheets of the work she's done), we do have analytics, invoices, and statements, and we want to be transparent and straightforward with you because we're certainly not in this for the big bucks! That being said, it'll be nice to afford more than peanuts from our Regency Love "earnings" (mmm, peanuts…)!
What exactly are your day jobs, and where are you ladies based?
Jenny is a freelance artist working at a studio, and is currently studying to improve her skills. Melody is a user-experience designer for an online education company. Samantha is completing a funded PhD in Shakespeare studies, and sings for her tea in a cathedral choir.
Jenny and Melody both live in Sydney, Australia, and Samantha is currently living in Belfast, UK. We use Dropbox, Asana, WhatsApp, and Skype to communicate and work across the distance, and we delay our "release parties" for as long as it takes for Samantha to make the flight back to Sydney every year or so.
I would like to write a review for Regency Love—could you please give me a promotional code?
Certainly—please email samantha at the-domain-of-this-site, and she'll set you up with a promo code for the core app. However, Apple still doesn't allow promo codes for in-app purchases, so I'm afraid you might have to purchase the additional plot for yourself.
Do you have a press kit for Regency Love?
Yup, right here!
Do you have a privacy policy?
Here it is. We try to keep things simple and clear.
Is there any way I can help with any aspect of Regency Love?
Yayayayay you're the best for asking! Please help us spread the word, and ask all your family, friends, neighbours, booksellers, librarians, and cute-people-on-the-bus to check out the game. One of the game's biggest struggles is making itself known, so if you enjoyed Regency Love and would like to see it grow, please help us recruit some Regency Lovers! We even have some bookmarks you can print out and leave just about anywhere:
If you are a blogger or know any bloggers who might be interested in the game, please consider reviewing Regency Love, or contacting them on our behalf. Samantha has spent about 30 hours in total contacting potential reviewers, and has had trouble scheduling that in lately, so it'll be a massive help if you could help out by notifying sites or communities.
If you come across any competitions for games (independent or otherwise), Regency-related topics, feminist contributions, interactive/innovative fiction, or anything else that you think might be relevant, please consider nominating us or contacting Samantha about it.
We've also started a Wikia for Regency Love, which is community-based, and on which we won't be spending much time. We've already had some wonderful volunteers contributing to the Wikia, and we would love it if you would continue to help us in creating a wonderful community, both on Wikia and Facebook.
If you've enjoyed Regency Love and have a moment to spare, please let us know either through the contact form or by emailing us at 'contact' at the-domain-of-this-site. Your words and comments really do mean a lot to us, and we've often held impromptu warm-and-gooey chats on WhatsApp when we receive a lovely piece of encouragement, especially on a tough day—after all, we're primarily doing this out of love, and it's wonderful to know if you love our world, characters, and stories!
And of course, if you have any rich aunts, or if you yourself are a rich aunt… 😉


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Max and Anela bake a personal oogaa cake with our oogaa bowls. Perfect for oven heat, re-heating and baking. They used Willie's Chocolate Bible, by Willie Harcourt-Cooze. Recipe- Chocolate Genoise.
My husband and Max had the opportunity to spend some time with Willie in Hong Kong last May. They came away inspired to bits from someone whose passion and drive is unrivaled.


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His signature evolved and matured to its famous meticulous form through the years.
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In These Times has an interview with Stanley Aronowitz on how the labor movement falters and how it might recover.
Post-political means that the union movement may endorse candidates or run its own, but essentially does not rely on electoral politics and public officials—that is, the state—to fulfill its goals. Instead, unions should rely on their own resources, on their own members and on their own imaginations to create conditions to make their members' lives better, in the way that unions, especially in the early-to-mid-20th century, once established and ran very good, moderate-cost cooperative housing.We've been relying for so long on politicians to solve problems that the union membership no longer really relies on its own power. The proper word is really "post-electoral" or "post-state," and it once had a tremendous resonance among large numbers of workers.
Read the interview: A 'Post-Political' Labor Movement – In These Times.


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Hi everyone.
One of the topics we have covered in the Writing Workshop so far is how to write 7+ score introductions.
One key point is that for certain types of essays, you can leave your opinion out of the introduction provided you have made it clear that your opinion will be presented later on. This is achieved by using an outline statement.
"In this essay I will discuss both sides of this issue, and offer my own opinion."
One of our students presented the following outline statement:
"This essay will discuss both of these views before drawing a conclusion."
Can everyone see the problem here?
Drawing a conclusion is NOT the same as giving an opinion. It almost suggests that the writer is not yet sure of what his or her position is. This outline statement places the essay at risk of being scored low for TA, because it is not clearly stating that an opinion will be presented.
When it comes to presenting your views or your intentions, do not be tempted to show off fancy vocabulary. These are critical points in your essay – use clear, simple English to make sure that you cannot be misunderstood.


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Apple has been pretty quiet about the next version of its mobile operating system, dubbed iOS 5. That's not surprising, since it is probably tied to the next version of its iPhone, the iPhone 5. But TechCrunch claims that this unannounced software has, in fact, been delayed until the fall, according to two unnamed sources.
That's an interesting tea leaf, but it's not clear what it means. It may mean that the iPhone 5 itself is delayed until the fall, since Apple typically times the release of new hardware and software features together. For the iPad 2, Apple issued a relatively minor update to iOS, dubbed iOS 4.3.
The rumor leads to some interesting speculation about what Apple might do next.
TechCrunch says there could be another Apple event coming in April to talk about iOS 5 and MobileMe, but now that event is looking less likely. Apple may do a preview of the iOS 5 at its Worldwide Developers Conference this summer.
TechCrunch says that iOS 5 might be timed to a new type of iPad, something beyond the iPad 2. It will also be heavily based on cloud computing, and Apple may launch several new services around it. One of those would likely be a music service. Another cloud service is a location service that helps you find friends and family members. The new version of the Mac OS, code-named Lion, is also coming this summer.
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LIVE BLOG: Student Speak-Out Spring 2010
This is the Live Blog for Writing on the Mall's coverage of Student Senate's Student Speak-Out.
8:41 – Kyle thanks everybody for coming. Â Attendence – 65. Â That's It! Â Have a safe Spring Break! Â Special thanks to the panel for coming to the event.
8:39 – Laura Fink asks if something can be done to help the cheerleading squad get new uniforms? Â Hiser says that a fundraising plan is in place to help them get new uniforms by this Fall or next Fall. Â Cheerleading is treated as a club. Â They are not expected to be at away games. Â Only home games for both genders.
8:38 – Student asks why his academic dishonesty record cannot be cleared after being found innocent. Â Kipp says she will check on the issue.
8:35 – Is tuition going up next year? Â Total is $36,780. Â Breakdown is the following – Tuition $27,640 – Student Fee $590 – Health Center Fee $110 – Room (average double) $4,580 – Board $3,860. Â (Ed. Note – Not sure what this is compared to last year)
8:35 – Looking for an early place to print off stuff? Â The ARC opens at 7:30 and has a full computer lab. (Ed. Note – Trailed off originally…edited to finish the thought)
8:31 – Patrick asks if the Athletic department could helps students get to Baseball games more easily? Â Physical Plant says that the existing agreement does not allow for students to flash an ID and travel for free. Â Hiser will look into transportation methods to help more students get to games.
8:29 – Kyle answers another question – Is there anything that can be done for students that want to cut through the DBRC after it closes, while the Library remains open. Â Hiser says that they could maybe open for another hour?
8:24 – Jordan Stryker wonders if Residence Life can do more to make sure that a "Three Strikes" policy is followed. Â Dr. Pastoor says that he will be looking at the disciplinary process in the future. Â Discipline is not black and white, so things can seem fair for some or unfair for others. Â He says that the punishment must fit the crime. Â Kipp adds that on first offense, Kipp usually refers to the Professor who reports the problem. Â All academic dishonesty reports are logged and kept track of. Â Second offenders will face a more harsh punishment.
8:23 – Nicole complements Larry Hiser for helping a capstone class, but also wonders if coaches could be asked to encourage athletes to participate in multiple sports. Â Hiser says that the student should see him to discuss the issue.
8:19 – Nicole asks what services the Career Center offers. Â The Career Center rep is here, and mentions the services, which include the Monday Message, career fairs, class presentations, etiquette dinners, web resources, resume uploading and critiques. Â Postcards were sent to parents, and the center is part of a new family initiative. Â Any new ideas are welcome to be presented by students.
8:16 – Laura Fink asks if the white house (312 Putnam) by the Sigma Kappa house is owned by the College (yes, it is). Â Kipp says that nothing is currently planned at the moment. Â Fink also asks if the Honors House is being forced to close. Â Kipp says that the Honors House confuses students that are also looking at College Honor Programs, which are not affiliated with the housing. Â While students are very active, she wishes they could find another name. Â College wants to protect its Honors Program. Â They'd like to see the housing's name changed.
8:15 – Ritchie Frederick wants to clarify that non-affiliated students are causing alcohol-related problems at the ATO house, not ATO brothers. Â He wants to see that clarification made. Â Travis says he is happy to work with ATO on problems.
8:12 – Kyle reads another question – regarding Alpha Tau Omega's housing situation. Â Travis welcomes any ATO member to come talk with him about city zoning laws and how they affect fraternities moving off campus. Â It's really really complicated. Â Recently-passed ordinances require that certain areas require blood relatives to rent or own housing…not directed at Fraternities and Sororities specifically, but at college students.
8:11 – Patrick asks if Security Screens and a Phone Box could be installed at the Lambda Chi Alpha house. Â Physical Plant (surprise) look into it.
8:08 – Brakey asks if student ID cards could be reinforced so that they don't break as easily, and if the $25 fee to re-issue cards could be waived in those situations? Â CPS says that the card will be replaced if the card dies. Â They charge if it does not appear to be normal wear-and-tear.
8:08 – More smoking complaints, this time from Russell Hall
8:06 – Student asks about the smoking policy outside of buildings and was wondering if enforcement of smoking policies could be upped. Â Also asked about a water fountain in Mary Beach. Â Dr. Pastoor will look into it.
8:06 – Charlie Philpot wanted to thank the administration for hiring Ellen the RD (sitting on stage).
8:05 – Blakely Dye wanted to thank CPS for good work this semester.
8:05 – Dave Hood asks if a yellow box phone could be installed at the Delta Tau Delta House. Â Physical Plant will look into it.
8:01 – Kevin wonders if there is a new dorm being constructed and if Parsons will be torn down. Â RD's are waiting for Kevin's donation to begin construction. Â Scott replies that a new residence hall had been planned and drawn out, but then the international markets crashed and the College could not borrow money for the project. Â The College is looking to change the plans since the project is not planned to be constructed anytime soon. Â Physical Plant says they are not neglecting Parsons. Â All security screens will be installed soon on Parsons.
8:00 – Ian asks if Bartlett's propane leak problems could be fixed. Â Physical Plant says there was a small gas leak this year in a classroom. Â They will follow up on the problem.
7:59 – Emma asks if students could follow up on course evaluations. Â Kipp suggests going to department chairs or talking with herself. Â Students should not be afraid to talk to their professor about problems they may have directly.
7:56 – Freshman student asks if financial packages could be released sooner. Â A friend was left with many account problems that prevented her from eating or purchasing books. Â The answer is to discuss the problem with Student Accounts and Financial Services. Â They want to work with students to help them. Â Says that a breakdown in communication may have led to the friend's problem.
7:55 – Eric asks why there is a scanner at the back of Mary Beach and not the front? Â RD's will look into it. (Ed. Note – I need to copy/paste "Will Look Into It")
7:54 – Student asks if pineapples and grapes could be the only fruit in fruit cups. Â They will follow up on it.
7:53 – Carr asks if the piano in Harmar House (aka the DU house) could be repaired/tuned for students to enjoy. Â Travis says he will talk to Allison and see if they can talk to DU Housing Corps.
7:53 – Student asks if premium channels could be purchased. Â Physical Plant will follow up on that for a new dorm project.
7:52 – Bonakoski asks if link to Physical Plant work request form could be put on MyMC? Â Physical Plant will look into it.
7:51 – Patrick Hahe suggests that area code and region code could be added to phone numbers in publications. Â Administrators agree.
7:49 – Brakey asks if we can get Fox Sports Ohio on cable? Â Physical Plant can't do anything about that. Â Suddenlink provides cable to the college and the area.
7:48 – Chuck Bonakoski asks why the front door of Fayerweather keeps getting left open or can be pulled open easily. Â Physical Plant will add it to the now-growing to-do list. Â Physical Plant reminds students they can submit work requests online.
7:47 – Alex Edelbrock asks if the cable in Parsons could be fixed. Â Physical Plant says they will look into the problem.
7:46 – Blakely Dye asks if the drinking fountain on the first floor could be fixed to remove the acidic taste. Â Physical Plant says they will flush the system.
7:44 – Kyle has another student question – Why are there card readers on bathroom doors? Â RD responds that bathrooms in A&H has uni-sex bathrooms have card readers for safety reasons. Â Laura Fink asks what happens after the students that requested them leave? Â Kipp responds that it's all to make things safer on campus.
7:42 – Tim Carr asks small fire pits could be placed around campus. Â Travis says that you can fill out applications to use a fire pit around campus. Â There will be a slight charge to cover wood costs. Â This will start in the Fall.
7:42 – Why is water free with meal plan at Upper Gilman but $0.25 extra at Izzy's? Â Not sure
7:41 – Writing on the Mall Question – Izzy's is closing early and workers are irratable – Rep says that it will be discussed with Chartwells
7:39 – Kyle reads another question from Facebook – this one is regarding problems with finding work that are not work-study jobs. Â Financial Services says that they should come talk to him. Â It's not just a problem at Marietta, but other schools as well.
7:37 – Emily Brunning asks if Gilman Express could bring back breakfast service and if seats could be added to the Chlapaty Cafe. Â Walter is not here to answer, but another person (Physical Plant?) answers that it is part of the discussion with Chartwells for next year.
7:36 – Kyle reads another question asks if more classes could be added that relate to business. Â Kipp adds that she is unsure of how to answer. Â She lists off the bridges between McDonough and the Business departments.
7:35 – Stephen Brakey wants to give a shout out to the women that work in Upper Gilman.
7:35 – Laura Fink adds that Walter has been told of the problem.
7:33 – Lippy again again – One of the Gilman workers has a bad attitude (not the good kind). Â She wonders if there could be some sensitivity training or something to fix the problem? Â President Scott says to contact Walter Miller (who is not here tonight :'-( ) about the issue and let him know.
7:32 – Lippy again – Wondering if there could be more seating in Upper Gilman. Â Travis says that one or two tables could be added to Upper Gilman.
7:30 – Kyle Thauvette asks if there is a maintenance/replacement program on parts of washers/driers that are taking a beating. Â Physical Plants asks to be careful with them. Â They are leased from a separate service provider. Â Make note of any wear and tear issues and let Physical Plant know.
7:28 – Writing on the Mall Question – What happened to the Commuter Lounge? Â Kipp responds that the Library provides a good alternative now that Riggs is in the TV room. Â The Commuter Lounge just wasn't getting enough use. Â The third floor space gained by moving the Emeritus Chamber was added to the Academic Resource Center, providing more use.
7:27 – Charlie Philpot asks if Bingo could be on different nights. Â Travis points her towards the CUB president sitting behind her.
7:27 – Stephen Brakey asks about the M-Cash system. Â You'll have three accounts…Declining Balance, M-Cash, and Print Allotment.
7:25 PM – Tim Crandall asks what the cost is to recharge your GoPrint account. Â You can put less than $25 on your card at a time. Â This cash placed on your card through the Manage My ID site (or M-Cash) can be used at other locations on campus, including Food at the Gathering Place and at the Mail Room, not just the printer allotment. Â Your student ID can be used at more places soon!
7:23 – Alex Edelbrock asks about the GoPrint system could better react to double-sided prints? Â IT responds that students get a 10% discount for printing on both sides of paper. Â The costs cover ink and toner, so it can't be charged for just one sheet of paper.
7:22 – Can continuing education students participate in student activities? Â David Travis responds that yes they can.
7:20 – Lyndsay Offenberger asks if new computers could be installed in the Purple Cow room of the Mass Media building. Â IT says that every four years, labs are switched out for new computers. Â Up to departments to tell IT what they need.
7:17 PM – Laura Fink asks if there is a review process for Residence Directors? Â Dr. Pastoor responds that he's not sure if there is student input in RD reviews. Â Says to see him if you have a problem. Â Kipp mentions that Quality Service initiative has been started to help provide better service across the board from all College services. Â Comment boxes will be added in all offices and residence hall offices.
7:16 PM – Josh Maxwell asks if tenured faculty have post-tenure reviews. Â Rita Kipp says that all professors are reviewed each year. Â Course evaluations are required to be completed by all students each semester and she looks at them all.
7:15 PM – Lippy Lipniskas asks if the radiant floor heating could be turned back on in the Hermann Fine Arts Center. Â Physical Plant says they will follow up on it.
7:13 PM – Ricky Frederickson asks about the Alcohol Policy. Â Wanted to know if its fair that a person that severely violates the policy gets the same punishment as someone who barely violates. Â President Scott responds that the strength of the violation is considered in reviews of cases.
7:10 PM – Correction: We had Nine Core Values, now looking at condensing to Seven Core Values. Â Elimination of Financial Planning and having Technology merged into other Core Values.
7:08 PM – Updated Mission Statement read aloud. Â Writing on the Mall will have this posted after SSO.
7:07 PM – Changes to the Mission Statement to help make it more concise and include graduate programs.
7:05 PM – President Jean Scott covers the changes to the Seven Core Values and the progression to the Pioneer Pledge. Â Work on a new strategic plan is currently underway. Â There is a re-accreditation of Marietta College will happen in 2015.
7:02 PM – Kyle Thauvette, President of Student Senate, introduces all  the reps (Finance Services, COmmunity Service, Student Life, Career Center, Provost, Athletics, Res Life, IT, Physical Plant, etc, etc.)
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Categories: Campus, Live Blog, Students
Tags: College, Live Blog, Marietta, McDonough Auditorium, Ohio, Student Speak Out, Writing on the Mall
Student Speak-Out Coverage TONIGHT!
Writing on the Mall will have full coverage of tonight's Student Speak-Out. Â The event begins at 7 PM in McDonough Auditorium,
Just like last time, we plan to have an updating stream of questions asked at the Speak-Out, plus photos and videos. Â Our goal is to have some interviews with College administrators and Student Senate members to supplement our coverage.
If you can't be at the event, but have a question you want answers, leave a comment to this article, or leave a comment on our Facebook Fan Page, or send a Tweet our way on Twitter. Â Student Senate members will also be at Gilman tonight to take questions from those that will be unable to attend.
Looking at the event's official Facebook page, there should be a large number of people present at the event.
At this point, the list of faculty and administrators that will be attending has not been released, but as soon as it is known we will publish it.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Categories: Campus, Live Blog, Students
Tags: Administration, College, Facebook, Faculty, Live Blog, Marietta, McDonough Auditorium, Ohio, Site, Student Speak Out, Twitter, Writing on the Mall
LIVE: Student Speak Out 2009
Writing on the Mall is LIVE from Student Speak Out 2009. Â We'll be live blogging from the event, and updating Twitter @WriteOnTheMall. Â Refresh this post to see new updates. Â Photos and video will be posted later this week.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Categories: Campus, Live Blog, Students
Tags: College, Live Blog, Marietta, Ohio, Student Senate, Student Speak Out, Twitter, Writing on the Mall
Live from Relay for Life!
Writing on the Mall will be live from Relay for Life at Marietta College from 8 PM until 2 AM. Â Watch our Facebook Page, either @WriteOnTheMall or @PatrickHahe for Twitter action, Our YouTube page for videos, or our Flickr page for photo uploads. Â There may be the occasional update on here, as well. Â STAY TUNED!
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Friday, November 13, 2009
Categories: Campus, Entertainment, Events, Live Blog, Students
Tags: College, Dyson Baudo Recreation Center, Liveblog, Marietta, Ohio, Relay for Life, Writing on the Mall
Student Senate Twitter Report
Head on over to Writing on the Mall's Twitter for my comments during the Student Senate meeting tonight. Â A full write-up will be up later tonight.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Tags: College, Live Blog, Marietta, Ohio, Student Senate, Twitter, Writing on the Mall
Live Blog: Student Senate Townhall Meeting
6:35 PM – WotM – That's it! Â Voting takes place Wednesday and Thursday at Lunch and Dinner. Â Make sure you vote!
6:32 PM – WotM – Any good at creating/working with budget?  Josh – Working with McDonough EXCEL leaders to plan budget for EXCEL leaders.  Jameson – Does not have much experience, FFA experience helped him learn how to make payments to pay off a tractor that they had purchased; stay under budget by at least 10% as a back-up plan if funding is cut.  Charlie – Treasurer for Alpha Xi, so good with budgets, but doesn't see how its pertinent to VP since there is also a treasurer;  good at finding cheap prices on venues/food/etc.
6:28 PM – WotM – Question time!  Ideas for Senior Week?  Charlie – Last week of college career, would like to see all events be as memorable as possible.  Jameson – International Music Night, karaoke in different languages, also stereotypical photos.  Sombrero Berger?  Live bands.  Josh – Brainstorm most popular ideas with committee, have a survey of what they want for Senior Week, have a wide variety events.  Foam party would create a more party-like atmosphere.
6:25 PM – Charlie Philpott – Energy and enthusiasm is her big thing.  Hopes it will rub off on other people, like it has in her other organizations that she's in.  Was disappointed in attendance to last All-Campus meeting.  Feels there is a lack of energy about Marietta College.  Would like to see that change.  Nobody knows what's going on in Student Senate, would like to see that change.  Feels she can plan/execute a fun-filled Senior Week as a Sophomore.  Is really excited about an opportunity to make MC better.
6:25 PM – WotM – Charlie Philpott takes the stage
6:23 PM – Josh Maxwell – Already began talks with current Senior Week committee to get on the same page with them if he is elected. Â Experience with his fraternity and Robert's Rules of Order. Â Improve image of Student Senate. Â Very disheartening. Â Keep morale of senators and officers up. Â More representation from non-Greeks. Â Remove the stereotype that we are a Greek-only organization.
6:23 PM – WotMÂ – Josh Maxwell is now on the stage.
6:20 PM – Jameson Kelley – Has a good working relationship with most of the candidates. Â No internal struggle problems no matter who you elect.
6:18 PM – Jameson Kelley – Round of applause for other VP candidates. Â They'll have a better speech than me. Â Working on Senior Week committee for S.S. Â Wants to see communication channels stay open between current and future S.S. officers. Â Wants to see Robert's Rules of Order implemented in S.S. Â Takes maybe 10 minutes to learn the basics. Â Make sure the Parliamentarian knows the rules also so they can enforce them.
6:18 PM – WotM – Jameson Kelley is the first Vice President candidate to speak.
6:16 PM – Chandler Wittel – Discussing S.S. experience. Â Would like to see all four appropriation dates for next year selected ASAP. Â Would like to work with exec board, have two all-campus meetings. Â One at beginning of the semester, one at the end of the semester.
6:16 PM – WotM – Treasurer candidate Chandler Wittel now speaking.
6:09 – WotM – How would you break the international student barrier and get them more involved in American Life? Â Kyle – Biggest issue is that the international students come to classes so much earlier than most students. Â Expand DEL program to rest of campus, pair up American students with International students. Â Megan – Agrees that they come to campus so much earlier, that hurts integrating them into the American lifestyle. Â Need to go through orientation with rest of incoming students to mix things up and get them talking with other freshmen. Â Courtney – Agrees with Megan. Â Thinks students without planned roommates should automatically have the option to live with international students, no opt-out option. Â Fraternities/Sororities/other organizations should get international students more involved.
6:05 – WotM – Improving diversity on campus? Â Courtney – Minority recruiter in Admissions. Â Kyle – Agrees on recruiter, increase awareness, start talking with international students more. Â Megan – Trying to break the barrier and integrate international students more in American life.
6:03 – WotM – Biggest weaknesses?  Megan – Gets extremely nervous when running for a position.  Courtney – Being perceived as aggressive when working on projects.  Kyle – Rolling over and allowing others opinions to proceed over his instead of going with his own idea.
6:01 – WotM – Questions from the audience…What would you do about advertising of candidates/events being vandalized? Â Kyle – Turn the other cheek and move on/put up more. Â Megan – Put white out across her signs that were vandalized. Â Be the better person and move on. Â Courtney – Agrees with other candidates, put up new posters.
6:00 PM – Courtney Malone – Wants to use Robert's Rules of order to help make meetings more efficient. Â She is saddened that her posters have been ripped down and/or smeared with chocolate. Â Feels that her being elected is the last step to true diversity.
5:56 PM – Courtney Malone – Minority Affairs representative on Student Senate, helped her constituency by listening to what they wanted to see happen, and then did what she could to make it happen. Â Started with incoming freshmen. Â Promoted diversity during freshman orientation. Â Also led creation of African American History classes. Â Most students do not know who their representatives are. Â Wants students to be informed of who their reps are, beat stereotype that all S.S. does is distribute money. Â Wants senators to get to know each other, their representatives, and the campus. Â Will also lead S.S. to support other organizations events.
5:55 PM – WotM – Courtney Malone is now coming to the stage
5:51 PM – Megan Moore – Wants to take Student Senate officers to conferences to discuss campus problems and improve with national support.  She feels that she can implement this in the past year.  She'd also like to change meal plans.  Wants more options, like not losing meals if a time slot is missed.  Things like this require more involvement from students.  Would also like to hit on safety on campus.  She went on a walk-through of campus at night with CPS to see which parts of campus need lighting.  Also promoting self-defense classes better to help better defend students.  Ripping doors open on campus is ridiculous.  if students can do it, than people that are not students can as well.
5:48 PM – Megan Moore – Going over past Student Senate experience, was last Student Senate Secretary. Â Feels next Senate will be better prepared to hit the ground running. Â Now discussing Sorority and Up Til Dawn/Relay for Life involvement. Â She wants to get more people involved in Student Senate. Â 50 people showing up events like tonight or for other events to voice their opinion is not enough. Â Student Senate is the voice of the students.
5:48 PM – WotM – Megan Moore now coming on stage
5:48 -Â Kyle Thauvette -Â "I'll do my best to accomplish what I have promised tonight."
5:45 PM – Kyle Thauvette – Food service is one of his projects. Â He'd like to see meal plans changed. Â Possibly extending breakfast and lunch time periods. Â Getting rid of time periods completely is not feasible. Â Having option to use either breakfast or lunch or lunch and dinner at certain times. Â Recycling is his other point. Â He feels that MC is close to being a "Green" campus. Â Greeks currently do not have easy recycling opportunities. Â Would like to see a recycling trailer set up between McDonough and Admissions house. Â Likes internship program to promote recycling on campus.
5:43 PM -Â Kyle Thauvette – "Plans might not seem as grand, we have a long way to go on those. Â Need to focus on Student senate. Â 1st, making it more efficient, 2nd making Student Senate more active on campus, 3rd more athletes participating in Student Senate. Â It's not just a Greek thing. Â Athletes are a point of view we currently do not have represented.
5:42 PM – WotM – Jeff Kimble is starting things off explaining the procedure for the night. Â Presidents first, then VP's, and Treasurer.
5:40 PM – WotM – Lot of Greeks running for offices…Chandler Wittel of Lambda Chi Alpha is running for Treasurer unopposed.  I think that's all the Greeks.
5:35 PM – WotM – Brothers of Delta Tau Delta are now arriving to support current Student Senate President Jeff Kimble, Presidential Candidate Kyle Thauvette, and Vice President Candidates Josh Maxwell and Jameson Kelley.  We will start in five minutes.
5:32 PM – WotM – People are starting to show up now…whole bunch of Alpha Xi's here to support Presidential Candidate Megan Moore and Vice President Candidate Charlie Philpott.
5:29 PM – WotM – All of the candidates are here…just waiting for people to show up. Â Format will be a townhall meeting, so the candidates will have a spiel, then answer questions.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tags: Admissions, Alpha Xi Delta, Chartwells, Delta Tau Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha, Live Blog, Marietta, Marietta College, Meal Plans, Ohio, Student Senate


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SpectaSport's "Contemporary Connected Race Timing" technology is race timing for today's world. No more waiting for results, no backups at the finish line and happier runners. Plus, read on to see how one sports medicine doctor said that SpectaSport's technology actually makes your race safer.
It's the 21st century, why are runners waiting for their results to be posted? SpectaSport provides not only the most accurate race timing results, we provide them to runners instantaneously with our easy-to-use results kiosks (including their age group standings!) Other race timing companies promise to post results on the internet "by Monday or Tuesday", while SpectaSport updates online results to your races's website DURING your race. And SpectaSport's results are mobile optimized for easy accessibility on phones, iPads or even the old computer in grandma's living room that's four time zones away. Runners can even access their results from their phone without downloading any special apps, simply by scanning the QR code on the front of SpectaSport's bibs.
Your awards ceremony is a terrible time to discover age and gender errors. It happens every race. Couples accidentally wear each other's bibs. "Kelly" is listed as a female, but is actually a male. First place in the 50-59 age group is actually only 35 years old. These errors can have a domino effect on your results and throw your award ceremony into chaos. The SpectaSport system incorporates our instant results kiosks into a data feedback system so that runners can easily and simply report these types of database errors back to the race timing staff, who can then correct them immediately, before the awards report is calculated. Better results mean happier runners and more relaxed race directors.
SpectaSport uses the most advanced "RM" race timing technology from US Sports Timing, based on the same basic technology as EZ-Pass. Combined with SpectaSport's integrated online registration, the SpectaSport system makes the Race Directors' life easier than ever before. SpectaSport comes to your race fully self-contained with all of our own generators, tables and everything else we need to support your race. And, because equipment sometimes fails, SpectaSport provides multiple redundancies so that you will get your results no matter what. We even provide you with race bibs with disposable race timing chips already embedded.
Why are disposable chips so important? Not only do disposable chips simplify race logistics and reduce the number of volunteers that are needed, Nicholas Belasco D.O*., a dual certified Family Medicine/Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, says SpectaSport's disposable race timing chips, in conjunction with our well-designed finish lines that don't require an old-fashioned "chute", significantly increase the safety of running race participants:
"Besides the obvious risks of collision or creating a bottleneck at the finish line," wrote Dr. Belasco in an email to SpectaSport after experiencing our race timing service for the first time, "the act of stopping an athlete in their tracks right as they complete the race is dangerous — because that is the precise physiologic mechanism for Exercise Associated Collapse (EAC), which is a type of orthostatic hypotension to which anyone exercising hard can succumb. The body needs to "cool down" following a maximal cardiovascular effort, that's why we have people keep walking after a race, so that their heart rate and blood pressure have a few seconds to adjust. When you don't let people adjust, they run the risk of passing out right at the finish line, which can be very dangerous. I have seen this happen at races so many times, that now it is part of my pre-race walkthrough that I go speak to the race timing people and ask them to collect the ankle race timing devices a hundred yards from the finish line so that the participants have a chance to slow down and stabilize before they ask them to stop and bend down to take off their devices."
How have other race timing companies reacted toDr. Belasco's vast, on-the-street medical experience?"I am frequently met with opposition," he continued, "as the timing devices are expensive, and the timers are often worried that people will walk off with them. It is a significant (for medical personnel) logistical irritation at best, and at worst has the potential to ruin a race for any number of participants. That is why I prefer a timing tag like the SpectaSport. The tags are small and disposable, allowing the racers to walk around while wearing them and cool off, significantly reducing the number of EAC cases (as well as collision injuries) I see during a race. They allow the computers and judges to capture the data they need, without causing more medical and logistical problems for the medical team and without putting race participants at un-necessary risk."
SpectaSport's job is to make your life easier, and your race better. We are not just race timers, we can help you through all the organizational details that make the difference between an "OK" race and a "Great" race that earns more respect, more recognition and more income for your organization or charity. We specialize in Charity 5K races, and can provide you with advice, marketing/publicity, background music and a professional finish line (not PVC pipes in concrete-filled paint buckets like one of our competitors). At SpectaSport, we don't believe that spending more and making less is "good enough" for your race. We believe that promoters and their charities should make more money because they have chip timing, not less. We believe that the safety of your competitors is more important than the convenience of your timer. And we believe that "good enough" isn't good enough for participants or promoters. If you believe that "good enough" isn't good enough for YOUR race timing either, contact SpectaSport right now at 610-397-1950 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
*Nicholas Belasco DO
Family Medicine
Osteopathic Medicine
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Bon Secours Medical Group
74 N. Main St. Florida NY 10921


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Fleet management: Fleet experience must be valued
⇒ Fleet today appears to be overrun by so-called 'experts' giving opinions in a sector in which they have little or no practical knowledge or experience.
⇒ Whatever sector people work in they need to have graduated from 'the university of life' in which they have got their hands dirty and truly understand every aspect of the segment.
⇒ The nuances, the 'what if' scenarios, the unintended consequences of taking an action and the impact that will have can only be gained with experience.
⇒ Yet, too often we hear 'experts' espousing views on aspects of fleet when they have no knowledge of the day-to-day workings of one.
⇒ I have worked in the fleet industry for almost 50 years and my views have been shaped by getting my hands dirty and by taking on board the comments of other people that spend their days running fleet operations.
⇒ That's not to say that the views of experts in other fields – perhaps vehicle-related taxation, funding or maintenance – should be ignored.
⇒ However, they should not be swallowed whole. Instead, they should be taken on board, weighed up and balanced against current policies and procedures and discussed with current suppliers and peers.
⇒ Unfortunately, too many businesses give part-time employees fleet responsibility in a fashion similar to when an individual may be responsible for buying the stationery.
⇒ These businesses would not consider employing an unqualified accountant so why would they consider putting an employee in charge of typically the second biggest area of a company's expenditure – fleet – when they have neither the relevant knowledge nor experience?
⇒ What that trend has done is give licence to the 'experts' to disseminate their own version of knowledge which is often garnered from a single viewpoint – almost certainly that of the organisation they represent.
⇒ It is a worrying trend and one that today's professional and experienced fleet managers must stand up to by encouraging the younger generation that vehicle management is a hugely rewarding career delivering huge benefits to businesses
AOBRD vs ELD: What's the Difference?
Any device for keeping driver logs that complies with FMCSA part 395.15, whether it's an ELD, EOBR or EDL qualifies to be called an AOBRD (Automatic On-board Recording Device). As long as it accurately records the driver's duty status information, whether it does so by electromechanical, electric or electronic means, it can still be called an AOBRD. As a matter of fact, the term "AOBRD for HOS Compliance" is used by the FMCSA to refer to the technology that complies with its regulation.
So while you shouldn't be surprised to occasionally still hear that term, you should know that the current devices do much more. What the old AOBRD devices did was to record the miles driven, the date and time, vehicle speed and the engine use. AOBRDs are now giving away to the more versatile ELDs (Electronic Logging Devices) and all drivers who have to maintain RODS (Record of Duty Status) should switch to them by December this year.
Are ELDs much different?
ELDs are the next generation in fleet tracking technology and have a wider range of functionality for fleet management. They capture more vehicle data including total engine hours, vehicle motion, vehicle speed, vehicle location, total miles driven and engine power status. ELDs automatically record RODS data when the engine is switched on or off, and every 60 seconds when the vehicle is being driven. They also record personal use and movements within the yard. They transfer their data automatically to a system used by fleet or safety managers to track and report data.
Another area in which ELDs are sophisticated when compared with AOBRDs is self-diagnostics. ELDs identify and issue alerts in the event of a malfunction.Starting Dec.18, 2017, ELDs, as defined in FMCSA 395.20 regulations, are mandatory. If you already have an AOBRD in place before that, you have until December 2019 to switch to an EDL.
What's the business impact of this?
ELDs have more features that strengthen operational efficiency and help meet deadlines. This translates into a more reliable transportation service for your customers because they now receive accurate and up-to-the-minute information on all current deliveries.
ELDs minimize the scope for errors such as picking a prohibited route or making a wrong detour. This saves hours and sometimes even days, and averts penalties. Route planning takes into account the weight and category of the load, vehicle size, and information to steer clear around special zones.
How to Select an ELD Vendor
It is useful to realize that both technology and regulations evolve over time, and to be forward-thinking while picking an ELD solution. Not only should it comply with the latest regulations, the solution you install should be capable of future upgrades to stay compliant when newer safety regulations are introduced as per SAE standard J2728, which the National Transportation Safety Board has been pushing for over a number of years.
Base your choice of an ideal provider on the criteria of the technology's FMCSA compliance, the quality of customer support, and the vendor's competitive pricing. You'll want to inquire into any hidden costs (attributed to training or installation etc.) at the outset so that you can ascertain the actual cost of the ELD solution.
A smooth transition to the ELD mandate will make a welcome difference in your fleet operations


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Photography Classes in Wedowee AL
Interested in taking photography classes in Wedowee AL? No matter if you are a professional, beginner, or hobbyist, the most effective approach to improving your photography skills is through hands-on classes with skilled instructors.
There are numerous accredited and recognized photography schools in Alabama. Photography classes cover subjects such as lighting, exposure and composition, posing and unposing, portrait capture, and other photography fundamentals. Growing into a skilled photographer can lead to a prosperous professional career or lifelong hobby.
There are many Photography Classes in Wedowee AL:
- Photography 101 in Wedowee
- Digital Photography Classes in Wedowee
- Nature Photography Classes in Wedowee
- Editorial Photography Classes in Wedowee
- Studio Photography Classes in Wedowee
Wedowee AL Photography Classes
Southern Crescent Technical College
501 Varsity Rd
Griffin, Georgia 30223-2042
Phone: (770) 228-7348
69.95 miles away
Portfolio Center
125 Bennett St NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Phone: (404) 351-5055
72.14 miles away
The Creative Circus
812 Lambert Dr
Atlanta, Georgia 30324
Phone: (404) 477-6701
73.77 miles away
The Art Institute of Atlanta
6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd. 100 Embassy Row
Atlanta, Georgia 30328-1635
Phone: (770) 394-8300
78.53 miles away
American InterContinental University-Atlanta
6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road 500 Embassy Row
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
Phone: (404) 965-6500 x8118
78.53 miles away
Birmingham Southern College
900 Arkadelphia Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35254
Phone: (205) 226-4600
79.17 miles away
Community College of the Air Force
100 S Turner Blvd
Montgomery, Alabama 36114-3011
Phone: (334) 649-5000
82.51 miles away
Gwinnett Technical College
5150 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043-5702
Phone: (770) 962-7580
93.86 miles away
Oakwood University
7000 Adventist Blvd NW
Huntsville, Alabama 35896
Phone: (256) 726-7000
119.57 miles away
Southern Adventist University
4881 Taylor Cir
Collegedale, Tennessee 37315-0370
Phone: (423) 236-2000
122.23 miles away


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DJ Kayslay & DJ Greg Street Present "The Champions - North Meets South"
NEW YORK, NY -- KOCH Records and Deja34 (Shaquille O'Neal's new venture) are proud to announce the upcoming release, "The Champions - North Meets South," presented by DJ Kayslay and DJ Greg Street. The album features NBA Championship winner Shaquille O'Neal on several tracks, including the hot single, "Can't Stop The Reign."
The new compilation album will be released on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006.
Few DJs embody real hip-hop the way DJ Kayslay does. A graffiti legend in the '80s, and later THE King of all mixtapes with his "Streetsweepers" series, respect on the streets for Kayslay is second to none. As the official "Drama King," he was the first DJ to break landmark battles over the past decade including serving as referee for the now legendary Jay-Z vs. Nas battle and the brutal Ja Rule vs. 50 Cent war on the airwaves. Rappers consider Kayslay the go-to DJ to entrust their hottest battle raps with.
Cover art for DJ Kayslay and DJ Greg Street's The Champions - North Meets South (featuring Shaquille O'Neal) -- in stores on August 22nd, 2006
Kayslay now teams up with renowned southern radio DJ and producer Greg Street to bridge their two worlds together for a blockbuster album. "The Champions - North Meets South" showcases the best talent from each region on one CD. It includes exclusive tracks featuring Fat Joe, Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Busta Rhymes, Papoose, Yung Joc, Remy Ma, Lloyd Banks, Three 6 Mafia, The Diplomats, Ghostface, Raekwon, Cassidy, B.G., Sheek Louch, Lil' Jon and many more.
The first single from the forthcoming release will be "Can't Stop The Reign" featuring Bun B, Papoose and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal. The video was shot on location in Miami. You can peep it at
"The Champions - North Meets South" will be Kayslay's 3rd frontline release. This follows his 2 Columbia releases, "The Street Sweepers, Vol. 1," and "The Street Sweepers Vol. 2: The Pain From The Game" (released in 2003 and 2004 respectively), which together have sold over 350,000 copies. Kayslay is also the #1 DJ on New York's premier hip hop radio station, Hot 97.
1. Intro Feat. DJ Kayslay & DJ Greg Street
2. "Go Off" Feat. Busta Rhymes
3. "The Hardest Out" Feat. Papoose, Remy Ma & Hell Rell
4. "Pop The Trunk" Feat. Yung Joc, Papoose & Chamillioniare
5. "Drama Gang" Feat. Cam'ron, Juelz Santana & Jim Jones
6. "Live From The Block" Feat. Mike Jones, Papoose & Paul Wall
7. "Hood Drug Warz" Feat. Three 6 Mafia & B.G.
8. Interlude Feat. Shaq Diesel
9. "Can't Stop The Reign 2006" Feat. Bun B, Papoose & Shaq Diesel
10. "One and Only (My Boo)" Feat. Remy Ma & Razah
11. "The Rush" Feat. Lloyd Banks
12. "In The Ghetto" Feat. Fat Joe, Jim Jones, Shaq Diesel, Cassidy & Sheek Louch
13. "Streetniggaz" Feat. Jae Millz, Smitty & Mike Beck
14. "5 Deadly Venoms" Feat. Ghostface, Kool G Rap, Raekwon, Lord Tariq & Big Daddy Kane
15. Interlude Feat. Buffie The Body
16. The Introduction Feat. Vein
17. "Big Problems" Feat. Lil Jon, Lil Flip, Lil Scrappy & Lil Wyte
18. "Knock Em Out" Feat. Twista & Speedknot Mobstaz
19. "Code of The Streets" Feat. Maino, Uncle Murda, Prinz, Lakey The Kid & Pistol Pete
20. "7 Days A Week" Feat. Attlas & C-Note
21. "Can't Stop The Reign - Remix" Feat. Busta Rhymes, Shaq Diesel, Papoose & Remy Ma


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February 8, 2013, 4:58 pm
Marijuana legalization in Colorado prompts newsroom conversations
Who would've thought I could spend the afternoon surfing marijuana websites and call it my job?
As everyone knows, Colorado voters passed a constitutional amendment in November to legalize the use and possession of small amounts of marijuana. We weren't shocked that it passed (Washington state also legalized pot). Post reporter John Ingold has led our coverage of the marijuana legalization. Our polling in the weeks leading up to the vote showed strong support.


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TUESDAY / TOMORROW on @Discus_Music! @musikentropy goes large! https://t.co/cACai0csWoJul 29, 2019
" every single track is a variable triumph of sonority...
Awesome sounds - beautifully played. "
- Clarinet & Saxophone Society Magazine
Full review here.
" Congratulations on your new CD! The album demonstrates excellent playing, new repertoire, and fine musicianship. There are very few tenor recordings out there and I highly recommend this to all saxophonists."
- Steven Mauk, Professor of Saxophone Ithaca College
" Terrific pieces and really fine performances. I wanted you to know that I really enjoyed the disc! Congratulations! "
- Clifford Leaman, Past-President North American Saxophone Alliance
" London shows that the modern classical tenor saxophone is indeed a finely virtuoso, flexible and dynamic instrument. "
- Planet Hugill
Full review here.
★★★ - Jazzwise Magazine
The Saxophone Symposium review coming soon!
SPEAK NOW music for tenor saxophone
Matt London - Tenor Saxophone
David Howard - Piano
with special guest Geoff Eales [piano]
SPEAK NOW is my debut classical tenor saxophone album! Presenting a selection of original tenor saxophone works from across the UK.
These pieces demonstrate the breadth of talented composers writing for the instrument today, drawing from an exciting variety of influences - jazz and popular idioms to contemporary classical and beyond.
Music by: Matt London, Geoff Eales, Andy Scott, Adam Caird, Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Graham Fitkin, Graham Coatman and Richard Rodney Bennett.
Beautiful physical copies are available from this site, with digital copies from all good download services visit my store for more details.
Putting this whole project together as an independent artist has been a lot of fun, frustrating at times, with a lot of organisation! I've taken away pieces from the original intened line up, and added. And in that sense it has been a really useful experience in programming.
I hope the album provides interest and pleasure not only to the listener who, like me, has a great affection for the instrument, but also introduces newer listeners to compelling repertoire being written today.
Playing on my lovely old 1933 Conn has been a blast and quite an experience. Keeping it under control and consistant has been a challenge but a highly enjoyable one. I wouldn't change it for the world. I just love that rich and open Conn sound!
Big Noises!


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Obama to launch new education initiative
Posted: Jul 26, 2012 10:06 AM EST | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 4:49 AM EST
President Barack Obama is set to sign an executive order.
It's aimed at education. The new education initiative is geared towards African American students. Details are still emerging but the order will help federal agencies work with communities.
The goal is to insure black students receive an education that fully prepares them for college and productive careers.
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Chip Lake Park
Chip Lake Park is managed by the Ravine Community Association. It is situated on Chip Lake, a large shallow lake well known as a bird sanctuary; and with 35 unserviced camp sites the Chip Lake Park it's popular locally and to visitors in the area. There is great fishing for Northern Pike, Ling and Perch. A parks caretaker is available.
It is home to 127 recorded bird species including Whooping Cranes and Osprey. Prime time for bird watching is the spring and fall.
The Ravine Association hosts a Music Festival that is held at the Ravine Community Hall in late May/ early June.
- 35 unserviced campsites
- Playground
- Day Use Area
- 2 Group Area sites
- Gazebo
- Boat Launch
- Free Firewood
LocationNorth off Hwy 16 on Green Court Road (Range Road 92) to TwnShp Road 544 and then 5 miles west. All roads are signed.
Campground Info
Open: May long weekend to the end of September


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For partners that build or integrate commercially available applications and service solutions with the Oracle Cloud Platform
For partners that provide implementation or managed services around Oracle Cloud Applications
Hi Gurus,
As per OFSC functionality we know that the past activity cannot be moved or cloned. That particular activity will stay in the technician bucket forever.
Is there any way to move the past activity. In our customer scenario the technician may not start the activity in the allocated day. In case if he misses to reschedule the activity what are the cases to clone/move the activity to the current date without making the activity to stay in past date without any response.
Hello all! We are working with the new application screens for the dispatcher role.
Has anyone found how users can edit route activation/deactivation times - activity start/end times etc? I am wondering if we have something misconfigured or if this is not possible when working with application screens.
We have a new requirements to restrict the "Move" or "Reschedule" activity in OFSC Manage and Mobility depending on a property value. I know that we can do that via User_Type "Activity Management Checks" or thru Activity Types "Features Checks", but those options cannot be conditioned. Is there a way to accomplish this? Thanks
We are trying to switch to using Mobility instead of Legacy Manage for Dispatchers since this is what is advised from Oracle regardless of the user type. I have some questions about the Manage screen since compared to the standard Dispatch Console, Manage seems to lack some possibilities:
We have added actions such as activate route from the Resource hint configuration (this is the only place which it seems that can be configured in Manage). But the only things that we can still do from the Resource hint is use the resource info and resource route buttons.
So these actions are available for using them from the configuration but does not actually display?
We are setting up the activity search (from Business Rules) and we have noticed that it does not work with the activity id (aid). Otherwise the search is functional even with custom properties.I searched the documentation
and did not find any mention that it only works for certain fields or if it need some sort of extra configuration. Does anyone know how this works or can verify if that is not supported?
I am trying to figured out if is it possible to Submit a Custom Form 1, and then opens a Custom Form 2. I need to create a workflow between 2 Custom Form without reopen the inicial Screen, like Activity Details > Custom Form 1 > Custom Form 2
Thank you


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Late Night Rewind: John Oliver Shares Just How Impossible It Would Be to Win Fantasy Football (VIDEO)
Late Night Rewind recaps the best moments from after-hours television. Here's what you missed the night of Sunday, November 15:
Last Week Tonight (HBO)
Is daily fantasy sports gambling? When a majority of the profits are won by a handful of players, it might actually involve too much skill.
John Oliver shows why daily fantasy sports is the opposite of gambling.
This video includes images from Getty Images.


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Native English Tutor for Kids
Fun & engaging English conversation lessons!
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Private or small group English conversation lessons/practise for kids! The best way to improve language skills is by practise, and the most efficient way for kids to practise is through fun and engaging lessons! I offer kids in Stockholm, at home or out of house English conversation activities from an experienced, Native English tutor. Through fun games, conversation, activities, and outings, I offer kids aged 3-16 a different, more engaging way to improve their English skills. The best way for a kid to learn is to feel comfortable and motivated to use their language skills.
Hello! I am Lizzie from Australia! I am an experienced English as a second language tutor for kids ages 3-16. I have tutored kids from Thailand, Malaysia, Argentina, Uruguay, Guatemala, Australia and now Sweden. I hold a Bachelor in International Studies and a TEFL. I have experience tutoring in small groups and one on one.
I started my teaching experience in a classroom and quickly moved to tutoring - I believe the best way for a child to learn is to feel comfortable and motivated to use their language skills by having a tutor that is fun, relatable and a friend. By combining activities such as cooking, art, outings, and generally 'hanging out' with correction and thought out conversation topics, kids will improve their English skills through active communication and practise.
I always adapt the activities/lessons to each student's needs and acquaintances, and I tailor materials to each individual student.
Feel free to contact me via email or phone to have a chat and answer any questions you have!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Location: In your home or out of house location.
Area: Greater Stockholm
Times: Negotiable but bookings generally available
Monday-Friday, Sunday 08:00-21:00,
General Lesson Rates
90 minutes (1 on 1): 300 kr
90 minutes (2-3 kids): 350kr
90 minutes (small group): contact for info
Weekend surcharge: 50kr/hr
**Longer sessions available for negotiable rate
e.g before/after school care