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Get a good deal on a great read with Amazon's new Kindle Countdown Deals program
If you are in the market for a bargain on a new book to consume your idle time, Amazon has a new service that might help you out. Amazon launched Kindle Countdown Deals today, which allows publishers to offer Kindle-exclusive titles with limited-time promotional pricing.
With the Kindle Countdown Deals program, the publisher can choose to offer a book at a discount for a limited time between one hour and seven days. The publisher also gets to choose how steep the discount is–but Amazon does dictate that it must be at least $1 below the regular Kindle price.
The benefit for publishers is that they can spark a short-term spike in sales. Assuming the book is any good, the word of mouth exposure should help sustain sales after the Kindle Countdown Deals offer has expired. Publishers also maintain their royalty percentage based on the regular, full Kindle price of the title. So, even if the temporary price is below $2.99, the publisher will still get 70 percent royalties as long as the regular price is $2.99 or more.
"Programs like Kindle Countdown Deals are one of the reasons we work to bring iconic content by authors such as Kurt Vonnegut and Stephen Covey exclusively to Kindle. Our goal is to bring great books to more readers, and Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishinghelps us do this in an easy and effective way," said Arthur Klebanoff, CEO of RosettaBooks LLC.
Customers can visit the Kindle Countdown Deals site to see all of the titles available at a discount. Clicking on a specific book will also display the full or original Kindle price of the title, and show a countdown clock letting you know how much time is left before the Kindle Countdown Deals offer expires.
In most cases, the full cost of the Kindle title isn't that much to begin with, but most of the books I clicked on were at least half off (99 cents rather than the full price of $1.99), and some were 75 percent off (99 cents instead of $3.99). At the very least, it seems like a great way to explore new books or genres while only spending a dollar or two if you're looking for something to read
"We're always looking to build features that customers love, and to help publishers and authors get their books discovered—Kindle Countdown Deals achieves both," said Russ Grandinetti, Vice President of Kindle Content. "And with more than 400,000 books available only in the Kindle Store, there are lots of opportunities to use this feature."
$1 can help bring Jarvis to life
Let me start with some full disclosure. I have joined the Jarvis Corp team to help bring this new artificial intelligence platform to life. It began with an article I wrote for Forbes titled Siri Is Great, But When Will We Get 'Jarvis'?, in which I lamented that Apple's virtual assistant–Siri–is nice, but that it's not even in the ballpark of the J.A.R.V.I.S. personal assistant used by Tony Stark in the Iron Man movies.
That article led a young developer named Chirag Dewan to reach out to me. He was very persistent, and tried to connect with me over Facebook, LinkedIn, email, and other methods until I finally relented and we arranged a call. The reason Dewan was so excited to talk with me is that he believes the project he co-founded can deliver the type of artificial intelligence I was referring to in that Forbes article.
As a result of our initial interaction, I wrote a follow up post highlighting Jarvis Corp.–a small startup comprised of developers collaborating to create a next-generation artificial intelligence platform. Dewan and I continued to communicate back and forth, and I became more intrigued by this startup. Eventually, I agreed to join the team. I'm not a developer, but the project also needs content marketing and exposure–two things I'm good at.
I can say that I am not being compensated for my efforts in any way–because there is no money with which to compensate me–which brings me to the point of this post. Jarvis Corp can only go so far as a volunteer effort with no money. To achieve the ambitious goals the group has set, and to make the breakthroughs necessary to deliver a polished finished product that lives up to the expectations, Jarvis Corp needs to raise funds.
To get that ball rolling, Jarvis Corp has set up an IndieGogo fundraising campaign to raise $100,000 (USD). The rewards for the various contribution levels are versions of Jarvis–the mobile client, desktop client, or standalone Jarvis OS–or some combination of the three. The team has been making great progress since it released the Version 0.1 video less than two months ago, and expects to have the initial release of the client versions by June of 2014. The full standalone Jarvis OS–which is included as a reward for the two highest contribution levels–is not expected to be ready until November of 2014.
Watch the Jarvis v0.1 video, and just imagine–if the Jarvis Corp developers could get that far just building the artificial intelligence OS as a hobby, what can they accomplish with the right resources? Then, consider how cool it would be to have an artificial intelligence like Iron Man's J.A.R.V.I.S.–one that understands you, and learns from you–and think of how much you might pay for the finished product (even if the finished product was just what is demonstrated in the video).
You can support the Jarvis Corp IndieGogo fundraising campaign with as little as one dollar. For just $25, though, you will get to experience the Jarvis artificial intelligence for yourself once it's complete. The possibilities for the technology extend beyond computers and mobile devices, and you can help launch the project to the next level.
Click here to learn more and contribute to the Jarvis Corp. IndieGogo fundraising campaign.
What's in a name (and number)?: 6 lessons Comcast customer service needs to learn
You might assume from the title of this post that I'm going to poke fun at the oxymoron created by combining the words "customer" and "service". It might be apropos in this instance, but it's also a bit trite, and far too easy. Customer service in general is no stranger to sharp criticism from the customers it claims to service, and Comcast specifically tops many people's list of the biggest pain in the ass companies to deal with when you need customer service. But, that isn't what I'm going to talk about.
I'm going to talk about names–more specifically my name, and the simple common sense solutions that should be in place to help customer service work better, and keep customers happier.
Let me start by going back a few weeks. I woke up on Monday, October 7 and my Comcast broadband Internet service was working just fine. Then, it wasn't. There wasn't a cloud in the sky or any adverse weather to blame, but the Internet went out.
C'est la vie. That happens sometimes. No worries. I called in to Comcast to report the problem, but the IVR (interactive voice response) system verified my phone number and home address, and informed me that Comcast was already aware of the outage and hard at work restoring service. It estimated service would be back by 1pm, and then promptly dumped me out of the system because Comcast doesn't want to hear from pissed off customers when it already knows what the problem is.
By 2pm, there was still no service. Comcast broadband eventually came back online around 7pm. I got the automated courtesy call letting me know service was working again around 9pm. In the meantime, I attempted to simply use my 4G / LTE iPhone or iPad as a personal hotspot to get connected. Not only did it not work for some reason, but I got two completely different answers from Verizon regarding what the problem might be, and never managed to resolve it because the phone call kept dropping and the Verizon customer support people didn't have the common sense to call me back (they do know what my phone number is). I just went to Starbucks instead–I'll save the Verizon customer service calls for another post. See above for trite, easy complaints about how bad customer service is.
Fast forward to Monday, October 14. Comcast broadband was working fine when I woke up…and then it wasn't. I called in to report the problem, and went through the same routine with the IVR–confirmed my phone number and address, verified a known outage, and dumped me out of the system. This time, I decided not to simply be resigned and let it go. I decided that I should call and ask for some sort of credit since I'm paying for service for the whole month, and Comcast for some reason has chosen to take Mondays off and only provide service six days a week.
I called back and went through the IVR authentication once again–it successfully verified my phone number and home address. I directed the call to Billing, and it asked me to verify my identity by entering the last four digits of my Social Security number. Then the wheels fell off the process.
After explaining my problem to the customer service agent, and requesting a credit for the previous week's outage, the agent asked for my phone number. As annoying as that is in and of itself–since I already supplied the phone number and was fully authenticated in the system–what was even more frustrating is that the agent could not find my phone number in the system. We tried my name. nothing. The address–nothing. As I got more upset, and our exchange got more heated, the call mysteriously cut off, and shockingly the agent did not call me back–although I had just given him my phone number. Again.
I decided to try again. Called in to Comcast, IVR verified my phone number, and address, and authenticated me with the last four digits of my Social Security number. I transferred to a customer service agent in billing, and…she asked for my phone number…and couldn't find my account in the system. Name and address also yielded nothing. She asked me if I could just give her the account number, and I explained I would be glad to look that up, but my Internet service provider was having issues so I couldn't get connected to my account details.
After a few minutes of trying every which way, she eventually found my account. Finally we were making some progress. I explained that I would like credit for last week's outage. She pulled up the account and pointed out that she didn't see any notes in the system about me calling in to complain about any outage. I educated her on how the Comcast automated system dumps the call and doesn't allow you to talk to an agent to make notes in the system when there's a known outage, and informed her that the system should just know there was an outage without me having to call in and tell Comcast about it. Unfortunately, the Comcast customer service agent couldn't take my word for it, and told me she'd have to connect me with Tech Support–because that department would have more information on the outage so they could apply the appropriate credit.
Sigh. Fine.
I got transferred to a customer service agent in Tech Support. She asked for my phone number, and….<you know what's coming, right?>…couldn't find it in the system. Name? Nada. Address? Nope. Account number? Sorry, I can't get that right now. Modem serial number? Too big a pain to try and get behind the modem to find that information, so no. I finally said, "The person before you found the information, can't you just ask her what it was?" She replied that the call was simply transferred over so she had no clue who I was speaking with, and that without access to my account she couldn't look it up to find out who I spoke to.
I explained that the IVR seems to have no issue verifying my phone number, address, and Social Security number and matching it with my account just fine, and that I was getting very frustrated with this issue. Her response made my jaw drop. She informed me–very matter-of-factly no less–that there is no way the IVR could have verified my information, because if the IVR had properly verified my information those details would have been passed to her from the system.
Yes. Her response was that I must be wrong or lying because her system didn't work as expected.
Finally, I asked her to transfer me back to Billing, since at least one person there was able to figure out how to find my account information. Same routine. The new Billing customer service agent asked for my phone number, and name, and address, and could not find me in the system. After trying a few things, she said, "I'm going to try something else, but if that doesn't work I'm going to have to ask for your full Social Security number."
I said, "Why not just do that now? I have no qualms with giving you my Social Security number if it will help find my account information."
So, I gave her my Social Security number, and voila! Success!
Now we get to the punchline. The reason that four different customer service agents could not find my account was because the phone number in their system was out of date. I had updated the phone number in my account information online, and obviously the number was up to date somewhere–in whatever database the IVR uses to verify people. But, for some reason those updates aren't automatically propagated to back-end systems, so the phone number they had on file was a number I haven't used in two years.
The real kicker, though, is the name part. When each customer service agent asked for my name, I told them "Anthony Bradley". The reason none of them could find the account is that my name is in their system as "Tony Bradley". It doesn't take that much common sense to realize that "Tony" is the common nickname for "Anthony" and to try both out. I would expect any of the customer service agents to make that leap in those circumstances. More importantly, though, I would expect the Comcast customer service database and customer management system to automatically apply a rule that matches a request with similar names–especially those that are the exceedingly common nickname for the requested entry.
When all was said and done, we updated my phone number in the system, and the agent gave me a credit for Monday the 7th, and Monday the 14th, and an extra day of credit for all of the hassle and frustration. Grand total? $6.
Let's sum up with a few lessons learned. Hopefully Comcast can put these tips in place to prevent similar frustration in the future.
1. Updates in one system should be automatically propagated to other systems so that all systems have the same information for the customer account.
2. All information requested and verified by the IVR should be passed to the human customer service agent so they don't need to ask for the same information all over again.
2B. In the event the system fails to pass the information, assume there is a problem with the system, and escalate the issue to have it resolved rather than accusing the customer of lying about having entered and verified said information.
3. If the customer service agent asks for a phone number and that number is not found, consider asking if there was a previous number associated with the account–just in case step number one above has failed or been ignored.
4. If the customer service agent asks for a name, and that name is not found, ask for clarification of whether it might be under a nickname, or simply try using the known, common nicknames for the name given.
5. Give customers a credit that is more reasonable for the lost time and productivity–not a prorated figure based on how many hours of the month the service was out. Yes, I only pay $2 per day for the broadband service, but when the Internet service is out all day it costs me significantly more than $2 in lost productivity.
6. Just automatically apply the credit–especially if you ignore Tip #5 above. You know there was an outage. Your IVR already informed me, so it shouldn't be a surprise. Why should the customer have to call in and fight with multiple levels of incompetence to get a credit for an outage you already know happened? If all you're going to give customers is a lousy $2 for a lost day of Internet service, for the love of all that's good and holy just give the $2 credit automatically instead of wasting any more time of the customer, or your customer service agents.
At least there's a happy ending. I got enough material for this blog post, so I can get back more than the pitiful $6 credit Comcast gave me.
It takes more than megapixels to make a great smartphone camera
Ever since Nokia first announced its 41-megapixel PureView smartphone camera, it has been touted as the one to beat. Most smartphones are still packing cameras in the 10 megapixel range–the Samsung Galaxy S4 has a 13 megapixel camera, and the iPhone 5s only has 8 megapixels. If megapixels were the sole measure of a smartphone camera's awesomeness, the Nokia Lumia 1020 should be five times better than the iPhone 5s. But, it's not so it's not.
Don't get me wrong–the Nokia PureView smartphone camera is great. As noted in this PC Magazine head-to-head comparison between the Nokia Lumia 1020 and the iPhone 5s, the Nokia wins in a number of areas.
Megapixels are important to some extent, they're just not the only factor, and arguably aren't even the most important factor. The aperture, focal length, sensor-size and other elements also play a role in making a great photo–as does the underlying software that has to correlate all of the information taken in by the camera to reproduce an image of what the camera captured.
One of the most critical features of a smartphone camera is speed. One of the benefits of a smartphone camera–and the reason that the smartphone camera has all but replaced the idea of a traditional point-and-shoot camera–is that it's generally in your pocket or within arm's reach 24/7. When a photographer is using a DSLR, they're generally in photo-shooting mode and ready to go, but with a smartphone camera you may need (want really–do you ever "need" to take a photo) to act quickly to snap a picture before the moment passes.
The camera is only one aspect of a smartphone, and probably isn't the deciding factor in most cases. But, all else being equal, if you've narrowed your options, and you're trying to choose between a few smartphone models based on which has the best camera, just make sure you do a little research and look beyond the megapixels. In fact, it's best not to compare based purely on spec data–especially if you're comparing different mobile platforms that may process the photo completely differently. Try to compare actual photos in different conditions to find the smartphone camera that works best for you.
Now you can answer the question 'Which app is using all of my data?'
It's not fun to get the alert message from your wireless provider that you're approaching your data cap for the month. It's worse when that message comes only half way through the month, and you have no idea how you managed to consume all of your gigabytes of data in only a couple short weeks. Luckily, there are apps that can help you manage your data consumption, and track down rogue apps that are consuming more than their fair share of the data pie.
I've been a fan of the DataMan Pro app from the beginning, and I've used it on my iPhone(s) and iPad(s) for a few years now. One thing I like about it–aside from the actual features and benefits of the app itself–is that the developer, XVision, has not rested on past success. The app is constantly being updated with new capabilities, and polished to make it easier to use.
Version 8 of DataMan Pro is available now. It has been updated for iOS 7, and released in time for the imminent-albeit-as-yet-unannounced next-generation iPad launch.
DataMan Pro enables you to keep track of how much data you're device is consuming each hour, day, or month. It alerts you in real-time when you cross data cap thresholds (wireless provider alerts are often delayed), and provides a forecast to predict how much data you'll use for your billing cycle based on your current usage trends. It also tracks which specific apps are eating your data, and gives you independent usage statistics you can compare with your wireless provider statement to keep them honest.
If you have an "unlimited data plan"–especially if you're on a grandfathered unlimited plan on Verizon and managed to take advantage of the glitch that let you upgrade to a new iPhone 5s without surrendering your unlimited plan–you probably don't need this app. However, most wireless subscribers are not on an unlimited data plan, and those who are probably won't be for much longer if Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam is right. Of course, even with unlimited data at your disposal, it might be nice to know if some rogue app is silently transmitting tons of data without your knowledge.
DataMan Pro is a good value at $10. But, it's a no-brainer at $3. The new DataMan Pro app is 70 percent off for a limited time (sale ends this Thursday–October 10). Click here for more details or to purchase DataMan Pro.
Donate your old PC to the 'Drag It, Drop It, Delete It' campaign
Do you have an old PC sitting around gathering dust? Or maybe you're in the market for a new PC, and trying to figure out how to put your old one to good use. How about donating it to a worthy cause?
SMB Nation announced that it has partnered with Outlook Foundation on the "Drag It, Drop It, Delete It," Campaign for the SMB Nation 11th Annual Fall Conference to be held Thursday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Rio Conference Center in Las Vegas.
The campaign is designed to benefit Outlook Foundation's mission of providing donated computers, which are then refurbished and reallocated to under-resourced children, siblings separated in foster care, and deploying members of the military. To encourage SMB Nation conference attendees to participate and donate their old PCs, SMB Nation is offering a discounted rate of only $99 for the three-day conference if they bring a PC to donate.
"We are looking forward to the possibilities that this partnership will bring forward for Outlook Foundation by encouraging SMB Nation Fall Conference attendees to donate their computers to help to ensure that all children will have the same opportunities in education, and to siblings in foster care and military personnel being deployed so that we can help bridge the communication gap with their families that they would otherwise face," said Sharon Fry, Executive Director, Outlook Foundation.
By participating in the "Drag It, Drop It, Delete It," campaign, SMB Nation Fall Conference attendees will be lending a hand to under-resourced children who normally would not have the opportunity to utilize computers. In addition, the program benefits siblings separated in foster care and deploying members of the military who are not able to physically see their loved ones for sometimes months on end. By being able to have access to computer, it makes communicating just a little easier during these separations.
"We are delighted to once again partner with Outlook Foundation on such a worthy and unique cause," said Harry Brelsford, Founder and Chairman, SMB Nation. "As someone who is an advocate for promoting technology and family, we at SMB Nation are more than excited to be working with Outlook Foundation on this important campaign, and we encourage this year's fall conference attendees to show their support by donating their gently used computers to benefit under-privileged kids, foster kids, and our nation's active military."
I don't know about you, but I tend to shove old PCs in the attic under some misguided idea that someday I'll find a useful purpose for them. I never do. Frankly, when I do want to get rid of an old PC it often seems difficult to find an interested party. I'd much rather donate an old PC to someone who really needs it than hock it on Craigslist for pennies on the dollar.
For more information on this campaign and to make a donation, visit Outlook Foundation Web site at: www.OutlookFoundation.org. To learn more about the SMB Nation Fall Conference, go to: Fall.SMBNation.com.
Plantronics Calisto speakerphone system comes in handy for hands-free calls and video conferencing
I spend a lot of time on calls. My inbox is bombarded with tech companies wanting to brief me, or walk through a demonstration of their products or services. Part of my job as an analyst and tech writer is to engage with those companies, and that means spending a lot of time on the phone.
I prefer to multitask, though. I want my hands free so I can type notes related to the call, or browse the Web and reply to emails. Answering a short call on my iPhone is one thing, but it gets uncomfortable holding a smartphone to my ear for 30 minutes, or an hour, or more. Yes, I can put it on speaker, and that's better than holding it up to my head for prolonged periods, but it's not ideal and it only works for calls that are made to or from the iPhone.
That's where the Plantronics Calisto comes in. I have an 800 series Calisto with an option PA50 wireless Bluetooth lapel microphone that sits on a charging base attached to the side of the main unit.
I paired the Calisto with my iPhone, so I can place outgoing calls from the main unit, or answer incoming iPhone calls using the Calisto. It's also attached to my Windows 8.1 PC, though, which means I can use it for Lync, and Skype calls, or set the Calisto microphone and speaker to be used for video conferencing calls on WebEx or other platforms. The 830 and 835 models can also connect to an analog phone line.
The volume of the Calisto speaker is respectable. I typically don't have it set very high, but I can crank it up if I need to step into the next room to get a cup of coffee. The wireless lapel mic gives me the freedom to roam my office while still being able to speak clearly on a call. I don't have to yell into the base. I can also answer calls, end calls, or mute myself directly from the wireless lapel mic.
My biggest complaint about the Calisto is that it's sometimes frustrating to use the base itself. It uses old-fashioned touch keys–like on my microwave–but they're not sensitive enough. I frequently find that I have to try two or three times to get a button to register, or push extra hard. Plantronics should either use physical keys with tactile response, or improve the touch sensitivity so it works more seamlessly.
With the technology today, using the Calisto isn't all that different from using a headset. As I wrote recently, I'm also a fan of the Logitech H820e wireless headset. The Logitech headset doesn't pair with my iPhone, though, and it can't connect to an analog phone line, and sometimes I don't want to have headphones on my ears for an hour, and I'd just prefer to listen to the call over a speaker.
The standalone Calisto 820 base unit is discontinued, but you can buy the 825–which includes the wireless Bluetooth mic–for $180 through Plantronics retail partners.
Get a WakaWaka solar-powered mobile device charger (or three) at a discount
A few months ago I wrote a short review of the WakaWaka solar-powered mobile device charger. With a WakaWaka, as long as you can find a little sunlight, you can charge your smartphone, tablet, or really any other device that can be powered through a USB cable. The one issue or complaint I have about the device is its price–it's a tad steep at $80.
Well, now WakaWaka has decided to get an early jump on the holiday discount craze with some special pricing. The holiday deals are bargains, but if you were hoping to get a WakaWaka solar-powered mobile device charger for half off you're out of luck.There are four holiday discount deals:
- Buy two WakaWaka solar-powered mobile device chargers, get one free
- Buy two WakaWaka solar lamps for $60 (a savings of $38)
- Buy one WakaWaka solar-powered mobile device charger and one WakaWaka solar lamp for $105 (a savings of $23)
- Buy one WakaWaka solar-powered mobile device charger, get free AC charger (in case there's no sun available)
The best deal there–at least in my opinion–is getting three solar-powered mobile device chargers for the price of two. Of course, you still have to spend $160, and you end up with three solar-powered mobile device chargers when you really only need one. But, it is a holiday special, so that may be a good deal to use to give out a couple as gifts.
The device is small enough to be portable, and rugged enough to be durable. It's a good thing to have in your glove compartment on road trips in case your car dies and you need to charge your smartphone to call for help. It's also an excellent thing to have with you when hiking, camping, or going to the beach–really any outdoor activities–because it may come in handy and the odds of finding an available electrical outlet while tramping through the woods is essentially nil.
If it makes you feel better, at least some of the money you spend buying WakaWaka products is being put to use for noble causes. WakaWaka is a socially-conscious company with a mission. The word WakaWaka is Swahili for "shine bright", and WakaWaka has a goal to end energy poverty around the world.
The WakaWaka solar-powered mobile device charger is not cheap. However, the company is putting the money to worthwhile use, and when you break your ankle hiking up a mountain, and discover that you forgot to charge your smartphone, you'll be very grateful you have a rugged solar-powered charger in your backpack–and suddenly that $55 (roughly speaking if you buy three for the price of two) will seem like the best $55 you ever spent.
Windows 8.1 is here…at least for some
When Windows 8.1 reached RTM, it was originally reserved strictly for manufacturers and key enterprise clients, which led to a lot of disgruntled developers. Developers complained that they also need access to the final release of Windows 8.1 so they'd have time to polish and fine tune their software to work with it.
Microsoft relented and backtracked on that policy, and announced that Windows 8.1 would be made available to MSDN and TechNet subscribers. That day has arrived.
A Windows For Your Business blog post explains, "Beginning today, TechNet and MSDN subscribers will now have access to Windows 8.1 Enterprise RTM. This also includes access for Volume License (VL) customers with an active Software Assurance (SA) agreement, as you receive a TechNet subscription as part of SA."
For the rest of you, there's some news about Windows 8.1 as well. The update to Windows 8 will be available as a free download from the Windows Store for current Windows 8 users as of October 18. A Blogging Windows post shares some new information about pricing and availability for everyone else. "While pricing varies by market, in the U.S., Windows 8.1 will be available for $119.99 ERP (U.S.) and Windows 8.1 Pro will be available for $199.99 ERP (U.S.). The pricing and editions for Windows 8.1 are similar to what we have today for Windows 8."
The post also explains that users with Windows 8.1 will be able to purchase a Pro Pack for $99.99 that unlocks the features of Windows 8.1 Pro and adds Windows Media Center if they change their minds later and decide they'd like to upgrade to the more powerful version of Windows 8.1.
I'm an MSDN subscriber, so I'll be downloading the final release of Windows 8.1 and checking it out. Let me know if you have any specific questions or concerns you'd like me to investigate.
Wearable Fitness: Nike FuelBand vs. Jawbone UP
It seems like everywhere you go these days, people are walking around with some sort of a high-tech bracelet to monitor their activity and track their fitness. There are plenty of options available–FitBit, Nike FuelBand, Jawbone UP, Shine, and more.
I've had an opportunity to spend time with the Nike FuelBand and the Jawbone UP. So, here are my thoughts on these two devices, and how they compare with each other.
Nike FuelBand
The Nike FuelBand is a hard, rubberized plastic device. It has just enough flexibility to let you snap it on your wrist, and it includes two extension pieces you can use to adjust the size if you have a larger wrist.
The Nike FuelBand tracks four things: Fuel, Calories, Steps, and Time. Steps is a simple pedometer function based on your motion, and the height you enter into your profile. Calories takes your height and weight and applies it to your motion data to guesstimate how many calories you've burned. Time is…well, it's the time. Basically, it makes the Nike FuelBand double as a watch.
Fuel is the most useful, and most confusing of the functions. Fuel is an arbitrary measure of your overall activity based on some arcane Nike algorithm. It's hard to say what it actually measures, or what it actually means. However, you can figure out what's average for you, and you can compare that with what's average for others, so it serves as a reasonable tool for measuring activity from that perspective.
The Nike FuelBand is water resistant, but not waterproof. It's not recommended for showering, and should not be used when swimming. So, if you go spend an hour swimming laps, you will have a significant amount of physical activity that is not registered by the FuelBand. Unfortunately, Nike doesn't offer any way to manually enter activities to try and fill in those gaps.
One of the best things about the Nike FuelBand is the gamification and social interaction aspects. You can set goals, and track your progress against milestones. You can add your Nike-using buddies and see how you stack up against each other, and you can share your activity and achievements across Facebook, Twitter, and Path.
There is a Nike FuelBand app for the iPhone. You can connect wirelessly via Bluetooth by holding down the button on the FuelBand until the word sync appears.
The Nike FuelBand is $182.99 at Best Buy.
Jawbone UP
The Jawbone UP is more flexible than the FuelBand. Instead of latching shut, it coils around your wrist–with a slight overlap of the ends. The UP comes in a variety of colors, but I chose black, so in terms of aesthetics it's virtually identical to wearing the FuelBand.
Like the FuelBand, the UP tracks your motion to measure how active you are throughout the day. The UP has a few interesting features that make it more holistic than the FuelBand. For example, you can also enter the things you eat and drink into the UP app so you can track your diet and calories in more detail than the vague measure of calories burned offered by Nike.
One advantage for the UP is that it has both iOS and Android apps–and the UP app provides greater detail than the FuelBand. It breaks down the total time you've been active, the longest period you were active, and the longest period you were inactive. You can set an alarm to buzz the UP after a certain period of inactivity to remind you to get moving if you've been sedentary for too long.
The UP also monitors your sleep to make sure you're getting enough rest, and it can be used to set an alarm that also monitors your sleep pattern to wake you when you're body is ready to wake–within a given range of your designated alarm time. The UP doesn't have a speaker, so the alarm is inaudible. It simply vibrates when it's time for you to wake up.
There are two downsides, in my opinion, for the UP (no pun intended). First, the UP itself does not provide any feedback. There is a light that lets you know if its in day or night mode, but no way to see any of the information being tracked from the band itself. The second is that there is no wireless syncing. In order to sync the device with the app you have to remove a cap from one end and plug it in to the audio jack on your mobile device. Jawbone supplies an adapter that lets you connect the audio jack to USB to sync with your PC.
The Jawbone UP is $129.99 from Best Buy.
The Verdict
I really love the scope of information, and the detail provided by the Jawbone UP. Ultimately, though, I chose to stick with the Nike FuelBand as my primary device. There are two main reasons for my decision. 1) It provides feedback at the push of a button on the device itself, and 2) It syncs wirelessly with the Nike FuelBand app on my iPhone.
The Nike FuelBand isn't as comprehensive in the scope of the activities and metrics it keeps track of, and Nike Fuel Points seems like a confusing and arbitrary measure of activity. But, once you establish your baseline–how many Nike Fuel Points you accumulate on an average day–you can simply compare your days to your average to determine if you had a bad day, a good day, or a great day.
While the more rigid design takes a little more getting used to, I also found the Nike FuelBand to be more comfortable in the long run because the Jawbone UP seemed to stretch or get looser over time.
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The following article is part of my ongoing look at the candidates on the BBWAA 2013 Hall of Fame ballot. For a detailed introduction to JAWS, please see here.
Of the 27 hitters on the 2013 Hall of Fame ballot, 10 are first-time candidates whose JAWS scores are at least 20 points below the standards at their position. They're unlikely to receive even the five percent of the vote necessary to remain on the ballot for a second chance, but before they head off into the sunset, they're worth a brief valedictory.
|Sandy Alomar Jr.
|Avg HOF Catcher
|Jeff Conine
|Avg HOF 1B
|Todd Walker
|Avg HOF 2B
|Jeff Cirillo
|Avg HOF 3B
|Royce Clayton
|Avg HOF SS
Sandy Alomar Jr. (1988-2007)
Alomar, the son of a 15-year major league veteran and the older brother of Hall of Fame second baseman Roberto Alomar, was a six-time All-Star himself, and though he was nothing special with the bat, he was hailed for his ability to handle pitchers. Originally signed by the Padres in 1983, he played just eight games for them in 1988-1989, a time during which his brother settled in as the team's starting second baseman and his father served as a coach.
Sandy Jr. never got his chance to carve out his own niche with the Padres, who had a young Benito Santiago as their regular backstop, but things worked out all right; in December 1989, he, second baseman Carlos Baerga and one other player were traded to the Indians for outfielder Joe Carter. Alomar hit .290/.326/.418 with nine homers for the Indians in 1990, making the AL All-Star team and winning Rookie of the Year honors. Shoulder, hip, back, finger and knee injuries — not to mention the strike — limited him to just 350 games over the next five seasons, though he did make two All-Star teams and help the Tribe win their first pennant in 41 years in 1995.
Finally healthy, Alomar played at least 100 games in each of the next three seasons (the only time besides his rookie year he would do so), the best of which was a 1997 campaign in which he set career highs with a .324/.354/.545 line, 21 homers and 3.6 WAR. He won MVP honors for hitting the decisive two-run homer in that year's All-Star Game, played at Cleveland's Jacobs Field, and helped the team to another pennant; he hit five homers in that year's postseason, including a game-tying ninth-inning shot off Mariano Rivera in Game 4 of that year's Division Series with the Yankees just four outs away from closing out the Tribe.
Joined by his brother in Cleveland in 1999, he was part of another playoff team, but his role diminished due to injuries. He jumped to the White Sox as a free agent in December 2000, at the age of 35, and spent the remainder of his career as a part-timer, never again making 300 plate appearances in a season. He spent most of his last seven seasons via three stints in Chicago, with brief stops in Colorado, Texas, Los Angeles and New York (Mets). He has since gone into coaching, and has surfaced as a managerial candidate for multiple openings without breaking through beyond a six-game interim stint with the Indians after Manny Acta's dismissal near the end of the 2012 season.
Jeff Conine (1990-2007)
Though he spent just about half of his career with the Florida Marlins, Conine emerged as the face of the franchise — "Mr. Marlin" — thanks to his roles as a member of the team's two world champions. His career actually began with the Royals, as he was drafted in the 58th round out of UCLA in 1987, and converted from the mound to first base. He played just 37 games for Kansas City in 1990 and 1992 before being selected by the Marlins in the expansion draft in November of that year. A nearly 27-year-old rookie, he started in leftfield in the team's inaugural game, and played in all 162 games that year, hitting .292/.351/.403 with 12 homers, good enough to place third in the Rookie of the Year voting won by fellow 2013 HOF ballot newcomer Mike Piazza.
Conine earned All-Star honors in each of the following two years (the only times he would do so), hitting a combined .310/.376/.522 with 43 homers and 5.1 WAR; he was the MVP of the 1995 All-Star Game in Texas thanks to his tiebreaking pinch-homer in the eighth inning. He set career highs with 26 homers and 3.2 WAR the following year, but tailed off in 1997 (.242/.337/.405) even as the star-studded team (Kevin Brown, Al Leiter, Gary Sheffield, Bobby Bonilla, Moises Alou, Devon White, et al) upset Alomar's Indians in the World Series.
Like all of those teammates, Conine was soon traded as part of the team's fire sale; after a down year in Kansas City in which he battled abdominal and back injuries, he signed with the Orioles as a free agent, and spent four and a half rather undistinguished seasons as part of a group of seemingly interchangeable professional hitters (B.J. Surhoff, Harold Baines) before being reacquired by Florida in late 2003, just in time for their second championship run. He hit a combined .367/.437/.483 in the postseason and was the subject of a book on the team's unlikely run; such popularity enabled him to stick around for another couple of seasons amid the team's gradual teardown and his own flagging power. He passed through Baltimore (again), Philadelphia, Cincinnati and the Mets over his final two seasons, and has since gone on to work for the Marlins as a special assistant and pre- and postgame radio host, most notably making waves for a war of words with Hanley Ramirez that foreshadowed the star's eventual exit.
Todd Walker (1996-2007)
An offense-minded second baseman whose woes afield and against lefthanded pitching tended to wear out his welcome, Walker holds the dubious distinction of being the weakest player on this year's ballot from a JAWS standpoint. So weak, in fact, that his peak score is actually higher than his career score, and both are in the single digits, though he's not as bad as Tony Womack (0.5/5.8/3.2 on last year's ballot) or Lenny Harris (0.7/7.1/3.9 two years ago).
The number eight pick of the 1994 draft by the Twins out of Louisiana State University, he debuted on Aug. 30, 1996, earned a demotion to Triple-A less than two months into his rookie season proper, but finally broke out in his first full season in 1998, hitting .316/.372/.473 with 41 doubles, 12 homers and 19 steals. He soon fell out of favor with manager Tom Kelly, was shipped off to Colorado and then to Cincinnati in mid-2001. He enjoyed his best season in terms of value — all of 2.0 WAR — with the Reds in 2002, hitting .299/.353/.431 with a career-high 183 hits, 11 homers and near-average defense.
After a solid 2003 with the Red Sox that was most notable for a monster postseason showing (.349/.391/.767 with five homers in 46 PA), Walker signed as a free agent with the Cubs and had a couple of decent seasons in their hitter-friendly environment before being shipped to the Padres for their playoff push in late 2006; they tried him at third base for the first time since 1997, and it wasn't pretty. Released by them in the spring of 2007, he caught on with the A's, but lasted just 18 games before drawing his release just prior to his 34th birthday. He never played in the majors again.
Jeff Cirillo (1994-2007)
Cirillo's career can neatly be divided into two halves that look as through they were compiled by a pair of completely different players. From 1994 through 2001, he hit a combined .311/.383/.459 for the Brewers (who drafted him in the 11th round in 1991) and Rockies (who acquired him in a three-team deal in December 1999). Even in an offense-heavy era that took some of the starch out of those numbers — his .278 True Average was nothing remarkable — he was an exceptionally valuable player thanks to above-average defense in the hot corner (though he never won a Gold Glove). From 1996-2001, he was worth an average of 4.5 WAR, with a high of 5.7 in 1998. Among third basemen, only Chipper Jones was more valuable during that six-year stretch. He made the AL All-Star team in 1997 with the Brewers and the NL one in 2000 with the Rockies.
The second half of Cirillo's career, which began with a December 2001 trade to Seattle and included stops in San Diego, Milwaukee (again), Minnesota and Arizona, was awful. Beset by injuries and unable to overcome the sudden shift from hitter-friendly Coors Field to pitcher-friendly Safeco Field, he hit just .256/.320/.350 (a .244 True Average) and was worth a total of 2.8 WAR during that span. That was a particularly lousy return given that he was paid roughly $20 million by the Mariners and Padres from 2002-2004 while hitting total rock bottom (.232/.292/.307 in 266 games). He did check off a couple items on any major leaguer's bucket list late in his final season with the Diamondbacks, pitching an inning of relief in a blowout and making the playoffs for the only time in his career.
Royce Clayton (1991-2007)
If Walker is the worst player on the ballot in terms of WAR and JAWS, Clayton is its worst hitter by a country mile, with a lower True Average than both Womack (.236) and Harris (.237) among the ballot's recent dregs. He was a light-hitting glove man for no fewer than 11 teams, a total that ties him for fifth all-time with 11 other players. Count his stint playing Miguel Tejada in the Moneyball movie in 2011 and he'd rank even higher. For all of his defensive prowess, he never won a Gold Glove, probably more due to his lack of hitting than any shortcomings afield.
Drafted by the Giants in the first round in 1988 out of a California high school, Clayton debuted in September 20, 1991, and took over regular duties as a 22-year-old the following year. An undisciplined hitter who struck out way too often given his modest power, he was capable of posting superficially respectable batting averages now and again (.282/.331/.372 in 1993) but just as capable of being a total offensive sinkhole. After the 1995 season, he was traded to St. Louis and tasked with the unenviable job of replacing future Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith, who was so unhappy with being pushed into a bench role that he still resented first-year Cardinals manager Tony LanRussa a decade later.Rangers Nationals Blue Jays

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WSJ takes a look at news from around the world in a segment called The Foreign Bureau. From Greenpeace activists facing off against Russian coast guards in the Arctic to street fighting in Aleppo, Syria. (Photo: Associated Press)
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Alex Neckels was born in Milan, Italy in 1960. He graduated from the University of Milan in Mechanical Engineering in 1985 and specialized in patents. He worked in various ateliers in Milan studying, in particular, acrylic painting techniques and representation of the human body. He also works as a freelance on projects of industrial design and for an advertising agency as copyrighter.
Various collective exhibitions in the Milan area.
June 2000 - Basilica of St. Celso - Milan
November 2000 - Vigna del Siolo in Arese - Milan - Solo exhibition
December 2000 - Villa "La Valera" in Arese - Milan
A Quantum Approach to Art
I think the real artist is not dominated by technology, but instead he controls and manages this means, in his creative activity, which has to be governed also by the unexpected, by the unknown, in a quest for new worlds, still to be discovered.
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"Alex Neckels's paintings are characterised by a violent and expressionist use of acrylics......"
"Neckels's paintings often reveal epigrammatic and satiric statements" V.Patarini, excerpt from: "Introduction to the Exhibition
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John Burgess most recent, "The Stairway Guide's Daughter," is a work of fiction set in the 12th century at the clifftop temple of Preah Vihear, famous for its 2,400-step stairway.
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The conservation project aimed to stabilize the temple structure and waterproof the building, as well as conduct site management and training activities.
Los Angeles is preparing to stage the 2028 Olympic Games, and hopes to avoid the high costs that have hurt other host cities in recent years. VOA Khmer's Sreng Leakhena narrates.
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How do you ever get through 22 courses in a meal?
This was my question in anticipation of what I knew would be at the very least an impressive and fun experience, filled with lots of play with food (call it Molecular Gastronomy if you'd like) although chefs are moving away from that term more and more... but why? Who cares what you call it... it was a food-fun-tasting 4 hr marathon!
The making of liquid cheese, spherification with Creme de Cassis imitating caviar, cocktails with Jalapeno, etc, etc... the evening was filled with anticipation as most of our large group of 10 decided against perusing the menu prior to our meal... we went all in blindly, without any knowledge of what they had in store for us, hoping some of the "favorites" would be included... but they were not.
We missed the Liquid Olives (although I have tried them before, as well as Mr. Adria's in Barcelona), and would have liked to try the Philly Cheese Steak or the mini Foie Burger, but sadly none of these made their appearance that night.
Having been to The Bazaar and Bar Centro, I would describe them as a hip, over the top decorated establishment, bordering Gaudy... Filled with trust fund babies, women who look like sausages in tight dresses, and if you are allergic to makeup... just don't go in! LOL
Don't get me wrong, I love, love Bazaar & Bar Centro, don't feel intimidated, especially if you wait until midnight, when the crowd has sort of loosened up... with $18 cocktails... :)
But Saam (sort of a private dining room behind The Bazaar restaurant), was a breath of fresh air from all that commotion, with superb service, very attentive staff who anticipates your every need.
A grandiose fine dining experience, only slightly tinted by an exuberant charge of $15 per person for Water! (Total of $150) ...There better be some booze in that water! LOL
In hopes not to bore you to death, I won't go into detail of all 22 courses, instead, I will give you my "Hits" and "Misses", however, as always, if you have any questions I will be more than happy to elaborate.
* The Maitre D' was amazing, starting from the moment we were waiting in Bar Centro and grabing some drinks... once our tables were ready, he took our drinks and delivered them to SAAM.
* The lovely waitress from Bar Centro remembered me from the prior time I was there... that makes you feel special, right?
*The service all night was superb and elevated leaving us with the feeling of royalty.
*The Halle Berry Drink- Amazing! Sweet notes from the Berries, hints of spice from the Jalapeno and as soon as you move the martini glass towards your mouth, an almost instant whiff of the spicy chili hits all your senses, but in a sort of soft, subtle way... this will be the one drink I must try to replicate at home!
*Beets & Yogurt: this little Amuze melted in your mouth, the Beet crunchy merengue filled with tart, rich and thick Greek Yogurt.
* Parmesan macaron: spicy notes of the Parm, though very light.
* Uni & Eel Risotto: Admittedly never having tried Uni... it was surprisingly yummy... I really couldn't describe the taste...but it was very mild in flavor and the risotto was as should be, creamy and al dente (being a Risotto fanatic... I seldom order it, because I'm usually disappointed...but not this one.
* Mini Banh Mi- I loved this little Vietnamese sandwich delight!...soft mini baguette, rich & delicious with a hint of spicy and notes of acidity from the pickled veggies.
* The Foie Gras & Mushrooms were my favorite of the night... I think i even made a sound on my first bite, because the rest of the night the joke was "I'm having a moment"... "are you having another moment"?? LOL anyways, I guess you had to be there.... It was super rich tasting, the broth with a bit of heavy cream, and tasting of the woodsy mushrooms, the rich Foie Gras and Mushroom dish was a hit throughout.
* Dragon's Breath.... of course this was a hit!... lots of fun! took turns capturing each of us on film!
* Our first dessert was Apricot Timbale with Amaretto, a Rich, delicious frozen Apricot puree with a crust that seemed "caramelized" ... not sure how that was done... but it was superbly rich and almost creamy, flavorful yet refreshing at the same time.
Misses: Not many misses, but there's were some...
* $15 per person for water... Totaling $150 in our bill for water... we didn't request any "special water"... not sure what happened, but it was a lot!
* My Wagyu beef was delivered overdone... no pink in the middle as all the others... but they happily took it back, even agreeing with me that it was so. The fact that they remedied the situation without blinking... won me over.
* The Sexy Little Sweets did not impress... I wished the chocolate would have been richer, more depth of flavor...I did like the white chocolate with the pink peppercorns... but the dark chocolate with salt could have used a heavier hand on the savory component.
Total 1 person: $223, including 2 cocktails, 1 $5 coffee, the famous $15 water, tax and tip. ouch!
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|Beet & Greek Yogurt
|Oyster & Jamon
|Seabeans in Tempura
|Parmesan Macaron
|Jose's Combination - Jamon Iberico de Bellota with Caviar
|Patatas Bravas
|Chicken Skin and Cigala
|Not your everyday Caprese - with Liquid Mozzarella spheres
|Crispy Nigiri
|Uni & Eel Risotto
|Banh Mi - Mini Vietnamese Sandwich
|Carrot & Scallops
|Halle Berry Cocktail - Spicy & Amazing!
1 Slice jalapeño
7 Blackberries
2 oz Gin
¼ oz Cointreau
¾ oz Lime juice
¾ oz Simple syrup
1 Twist of lemon
|Wagyu Beef & Mushroom Escabeche
|Mushroom & Foie Gras
Waiter mentioned they are not allowed to use the words "Foie Gras any more!... they are calling it Duck Liver... Guess who's going to be still serving FG after the ban in California starting July 1?
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|Japanese Baby Peaches
|Frozen Apricot Timbale with Amaretto
|Dessert Desert
|Sexy Little Sweets - Mignardise
At the end of the night, and a record for me of a 4 hr dining extravaganza, I was rather content and satisfied, although by no means "full" as the portions are somewhat minuscule and someone with a rather larger appetite might need to supplement this 22 course marathon with a pre or post 4th meal.


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BERRY, Ga. - After a 'false start' of postponing the first meet of the season, the Georgia College & State University cross country squads travelled to Berry College to start the 2009 season today (Sept. 12). The men's team took eighth of the 20-team field on the 8K race.
Georgia College placed fourth among the Division II schools in the event. The Bobcats had 250 points, bettering the ninth team, Covenant College, by 35. Bryan College took the team title with just 44 points. Peach Belt Conference (PBC) school Columbus State University was second with 61, followed by Shorter College, host Berry, Lee University, PBC school Clayton State University and the University of West Georgia before the 'Cats.
Senior two-time All-PBC honoree Josh Hollar (Canton, Ga.) crossed the line 36th in 27:43. The next batch of Bobcats ran in a tight group, with four racers finishing within a seven-second span.
Junior Tim Cary (Monroe, Ga.) started the mass of 'Cats, taking 61st in 28:27, a personal best. Two slots and two seconds later was Colin Conroy (Dacula, Ga.), leading a trio of sophomores. Travis Knight (Oxford, Ga.) was 64th (28:30), with Rob Manning (Lawrenceville, Ga.) at 65th (28:34).
Columbus State's Meshack Koyiaki took individual medalist honors in 24:33, bettering teammate Nicholas Kering and the field by 28 seconds.
The Bobcats are back in action Friday, Sept. 18 at the Ricardo Romo/Six Flags Fiesta Texas Classic, hosted by the University of Texas-San Antonio.
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Business Model Innovation in the Retail Industry: Growth by Serving the Silver Generation. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. 18, 310 - 329.(2014).
Hybrid Value Creation: A systematic review of an evolving research area. Journal für Betriebswirtschaft (JfB). 61, 3-35.(2011).
Hybrid Value Creation as Innovation Strategy. 8th Annual Conference of the European Academy of Management (EURAM) 2008.(2008).
Hybrid value creation: Understanding the value creating attributes. (Schumann, M., Kolbe L. M., Breitner M. H., & Frerichs A., Ed.).Multikonferenz Wirtschaftsinformatik (MKWI) 2010. 399-400. (249.9 KB)(2010).
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What influences the design of hybrid products? Lessons learned from the preventive health-care industry. 15th International Product Development Management (IPDM) Conference.(2008).
Questions for those designing research. (Huff, A. Sigismund, Ed.).Designing research for publication. 314-319.(2009).
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Product Service Systems as a Driver for Business Model Innovation: Lessons Learned from the Manufacturing Industry. International Journal of Innovation Management. 17(1), 1340004-1–25.(2013).


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The Junior Board Executive Committee's primary goal is to direct and provide leadership in areas of membership, recruiting, outreach, and for each project of the Junior Board. As representatives of the Junior Board, the Executive Committee assists in the implementation of the Board's goals and objectives, and fulfillment of its purpose. Representation of the Junior Board in other agency groups, including Regional and Division advisory boards, will be handled directly through the Executive Committee. The Chairperson of the Executive Committee sits on the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities.
As the primary governing body of the Board, the Executive Committee also has the responsibility to establish and evaluate membership guidelines, recruitment, education, and orientation.
The Executive Committee includes a Chair and several Executive Committee Advisors. Junior Board members who have been appointed to the Board of Advisors are also encouraged to provide input at these meetings. In addition, the Chair (or Co-Chairs) of each of the Volunteer, Social, and Faith Committees are appointed to the Executive Committee.
Please note: The selection process of the Executive Committee of the Junior Board is by appointment and completely voluntary. The Executive Committee does not have influence in the hiring of Catholic Charities staff. The Executive Committee is solely involved in the work of the Junior Board. All other agency-related questions should be forwarded to the appropriate Catholic Charities staff member found at the Catholic Charities homepage, www.catholiccharities.net.


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Daughter Gives Father the Gift of a Wake-Up Call Screening at Little Company of Mary Hospital and Saves His Life
Kate Eschbach wanted to give her parents Eileen and Joseph Eschbach the perfect going away present before their big retirement move to sunny Florida. Kate knew that it would be months perhaps, a year before her parents would eventually find a physician upon settling home in the state of Florida. "I wanted to give my parents peace of mind to know that they were starting a new adventure together healthy, " said Kate.
Kate heard about Little Company of Mary's Wake-Up Call Screening. The Wake-Up Call Screening is a comprehensive stroke screening that includes an ultrasound of carotid and abdominal aortic arteries, a peripheral vascular screening, a heart rhythm screening for atrial fibrillation, complete metabolic panel, full blood count, thyroid panel, C-reactive protein (CRP), heel ultrasound for osteoporosis and a one-to-one risk factor consultation with a wellness nurse educator to identify your personal risk factor for stroke and heart attack. Kate knew that this would be the perfect going away present for her parents.
Eileen and Joseph were thrilled to receive such a comprehensive health screening however Joseph never imagined the results would be life threatening. Three days after their Wake-Up Call Screening, Joseph received a call from Little Company of Mary's Health Education Department informing Joseph that his left carotid artery was 90% blocked and that he was at high risk for a stroke also called a "brain attack."
Carotid artery disease occurs when one of the major blood vessels, which supplies blood from the heart to the brain, becomes blocked or narrowed. Carotid artery disease can occur over time and is known as atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which is due to build-up of plaque along the inner walls of these arteries.
Carotid artery disease can be very serious because it can cause a stroke, or "brain attack." This type of stroke can occur due to sudden impairment of blood flow to your brain. This is a medical emergency. Contacting 911 and being transported to the nearest emergency department of a Primary Certified Stroke Center hospital can save your life with availability of rapid diagnostics and treatment options.
You may not have any symptoms of carotid artery disease. Plaque can build up in the carotid arteries over time often with no warning signs. Take advantage of Little Company of Mary's Wake-Up Call Screening to see if you are at risk for carotid artery disease.
Important Signs/Symptoms of an acute stroke may include:
n Sudden loss of vision, blurred vision, or difficulty in seeing out of one or both eyes
n Sudden weakness, tingling, or numbness on one side of the face, one side of the body, or in one arm or leg
n Sudden difficulty in walking, loss of balance, lack of coordination
n Sudden dizziness and/or confusion
n Sudden difficulty speaking (called aphasia)
n Sudden confusion
n Sudden severe headache
n Sudden difficulty swallowing (known as dysphagia)
As a result of participating in the Wake Up Call Screening, Joseph received a referral to see specialized vascular surgeon, Dr. Katherine Brown, and within a few days, had a carotid endarterectomy (CEA) at Little Company of Mary Hospital-Little Company of Mary is a nationally accredited Primary Certified Stroke Center. CEA is a commonly performed procedure for patients who have carotid atherosclerosis. While the patient is under general anesthesia, an incision is made in the neck at the location of the blockage. The surgeon isolates the artery and surgically removes the plaque and diseased portions of the artery. Then, the artery is sewn back together to allow improved blood flow to the brain.
Today, Joseph is recovered and couldn't be more thrilled to be able to enjoy his healthy retirement in Florida. "I feel great, said Joseph. My stay at Little Company of Mary Hospital was fantastic. I had skilled and courteous nurses taking care of me around the clock. My incision is not noticeable and most importantly, my daughter Kate gave me the gift of life, she gave me a second chance to live again."
Get screened! Your risk for stroke and heart disease can be much higher than you think. Little Company of Mary's Health Education Center offers screenings such as the "Wake-Up Call" that provides valuable information to you and your physician. To learn more about Little Company of Mary's life saving screenings or to make an appointment for the next Wake-Up Call screening, contact the Health Education Center at 708.423.5774 or visit our website at www.lcmh.org/screenings.
About Little Company of Mary Hospital's Stroke Center:
Stroke affects approximately 9,000 Chicago residents annually. Certified Primary Stroke Centers deliver quality care and demonstrate exceptional clinical outcomes. They also promote ongoing community education focused on reduction of stroke risk factors for stroke prevention, medication compliance and recognition of sudden signs and symptoms of Acute Stroke. Little Company of Mary's Accredited Primary Certified Stroke Program was designed to ensure that initial and ongoing Acute Stroke care delivery is provided based on evidence based practice recommendations specific to the adult patient population presenting with signs and symptoms of acute stroke/TIA/traumatic brain injury.
To learn more about our Primary Certified Stroke Center or to read about stroke prevention and warning signs, please visit our website at www.LCMH.org/stroke.
From left to right: Joseph Eschbach and Eileen McNichols, RN, Manager for Little Company of Mary's Health Promotion Department, taking part in the Wake-Up Call screening.


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NonStop Ent. has picked up the rights to laffer "Submarine" for Scandinavia, Iceland and the Baltics.
NonStop bought the film from Protagonist Pictures in Toronto.
It was helmed by first-time director Richard Ayoade and produced by Mary Burke, Mark Herbert and Andy Stebbing for Film4, Red Hour Films and Warp Films. Ben Stiller was an exec producer.
Pic, which stars Sally Hawkins, Paddy Considine and Noah Taylor, is a coming-of-age story about a boy who thinks he is a genius while in fact he is socially inept and unpopular.


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Ian Thomas with the Lord
Torchbearers International began in the heart of a young Englishman, Ian Thomas, who at the age of 19 came to understand that "it is no longer I but Christ who lives in me." This timeless flame of truth has been spreading around the world through the ministries of Torchbearers International, calling all people of all ages from all nations back to the reality that the Christian life is not just a religion but a relationship with the living God made know in his Son, Jesus Christ.
So writes Chris Thomas (Ian's eldest son), the General Director of Torchbearers from Estes Park. That "young Englishman" completed his course on Tuesday, July 31, 2007. There will be a memorial service in Estes Park on August 6.
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ROCHESTER — Bishop Guertin scored three second-half touchdowns to come from behind and beat Spaulding, 24-16, in Division II action last Friday on Hugo Bolin Field.
The Red Raiders dropped to 2-5 in D-II and 2-6 overall. BG is 5-1, 5-2.
Spaulding led 9-3 at halftime, but the Cardinals scored two touchdowns in the third quarter and one in the fourth to go up 24-9.
The Red Raiders led at halftime on the strength of a 5-yard touchdown run by Tanner Daniels at 4:51 of the first quarter that culminated a 12-play drive on the ground, and a 22-yard field goal by Mitchell Cyr.
Trey Scott, who rushed for 145 yards on 26 carries, added the final score late in the fourth quarter with a 35-yard TD reception from QB Sam Ouellette.
Scott now has 817 rushing yards this season. Daniels added nine carries for 35 yards.
The Red Raiders host Bedford (5-1) Friday night at 7. At halftime, the 1971 and 1982 state championship football teams will be honored.
Spaulding sweeps Memorial
MANCHESTER — The Spaulding volleyball team completed the Division I regular season Friday with a 3-0 win at Manchester Memorial.
The Red Raiders (10-8) won by scores of 25-13, 25-16, 25-19. Memorial ends at 1-17.
Jane Douglas led Spaulding with 10 digs and seven kills. Monique Baldwin added five kills and 15 digs. Gabby Connelly had 20 digs and six aces.
On Oct. 17, Spaulding beat Nashua South in five games.
The Red Raiders won by scores of 17-25, 25-16, 25-20, 17-25, 15-11.
Douglas had eight kills, 20 digs and three aces for Spaulding, while Connelly added 30 digs, and Baldwin chipped in with 15 digs.
The Red Raiders played in the D-I tournament Wednesday past deadline on the road as the No. 10 seed at No. 7 Nashua North.
Nute finishes at 13-3
MILTON — The Nute volleyball team completed the D-III regular season Friday with a 3-0 win over winless Mascoma.
The Rams (13-3) won by scores of 25-7, 25-18, 25-21. Mascoma is 0-16.
Abby Flanagan led Nute with seven kills, Michelle Guindon had 12 assists, Alisha Flanagan had six aces, and Mariah Burke added four aces.
On Oct. 17, the Rams beat Inter-Lakes in three games Wednesday to improve.
Nute won by scores of 25-6, 25-14, 25-21. Inter-Lakes is 8-7.
Guindon had 24 assists and seven digs, Ella Gourlay added nine kills and four aces, Alisha Flanagan totaled eight kills, and Burke had nine digs and three aces.
Tigers swept by Moultonborough
MOULTONBOROUGH — The Farmington volleyball team dropped its second straight match after a 14-0 start, losing in three games at Moultonborough Friday.
The Tigers (14-2) lost, 19-25, 15-25, 21-25. Moultonborough is also 14-2.
Marissa Peart, battling sickness, had 12 kills. Jennelle Thompson added 19 digs, and Kasey Memmolo had 21 assists, including the 1,000th of her career.
The Tigers lost at Winnisquam on Oct. 17 in five games.
Peart ended the night with 17 kills and 14 digs. Shannon Cardinal recorded 10 kills, while Kayla Squires had nine kills and 13 digs. Memmolo registered 45 assists on the night.
RSA edges Seacoast
ROCHESTER — RSA Realty edged Seacoast Kettlebell, 4-3, in Rochester Men's Hockey League action Monday at the Rochester Arena.
Jeff McCutcheon scored twice for RSA (3-0-1), while Jeff St. Laurent and Matt Enman also scored. Casey Cox made 39 saves.
For Seacoast (2-2), Zach Cobb, Jeremy Hersey and Chuck Robbins scored. Roy Chamberlain added two assists, while Keith McKenzie shook off the cobwebs and stopped 40 shots in goal.
Finishing Touches 93-0-1) and Towle Pallet (1-2-1) skated to a 6-6 tie.
Nick French had a hat trick for Finishing Touches. Tom Puls, Tom Tabb and Marcus Dillon added one goal each. Ethan Baker stopped 33 shots.
Casey Goodell scored twice for Towle. Brian Casey, Josh McGilvray, Kyle McGlone and Jeff Nolin also scored. Dan Trepanier made 23 saves.
DeNiro Development broke into the win column with a 6-4 win over winless Merrimack Mortgage.
Chris Atwood had two goals for DeNiro (1-2-10, while Josh Perry, Micah Ruel, Jeff Gray and Hans Carbonneau also lit the lamp. Pat Giguere made 34 saves.
John Zoeller and OB O'Brien scored twice for Merrimack (0-4-0). Matt Lawrence had two assists. Derek Colwell stopped 35 shots.
Sports briefs: Bedford rallies past Spaulding
ROCHESTER — Bishop Guertin scored three second-half touchdowns to come from behind and beat Spaulding, 24-16, in Division II action last Friday on Hugo Bolin Field.


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First Day of 2010 Summerfest
STANDISH — Audience members enjoy a concert by the Rifle River Folk Strings outside of the Standish Historical Depot on Thursday. The weather was beautiful with temperatures in the 70's during the evening.
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Thank you to Standish and the Depot committee for arranging these concerts. What a great way to spend a summer evening outside. Hope there will be more and more people there every week to encourage this event every year. I know I will be there next week and every week after that.


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"This is a parade that celebrates inclusion, diversity, unity," de Blasio said. "That is what this city is about. That is what has made this city strong."
Among those to join de Blasio's resounding statement of support for New York City's gay community were City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Public Advocate Letitia James and Comptroller Scott Stringer.
Several state legislators and members of congress and the City Council joined them at the front of the parade.
The Irish government made a point of supporting an all-inclusive parade by sending two representatives, Irish Minister of State Ciaran Cannon and Consul General Noel KilKenny.
"The Ireland I represent is changing. It's slowly becoming a place where regardless of your sexual orientation, regardless of your ethnicity, regardless of your religious beliefs, you are treated as an equal citizen," Cannon said. "The Ireland of 2014 is a much more caring, much more inclusive place."
Even without the mayor's support, it is unlikely St. Patrick's Day Parade chairman John Dunleavy will have a change of heart since he believes, as he said in a 2007 interview with the New York Irish Examiner, the inclusion of gay banners would, "change the spirit of the parade."
Terry McGovern, who served with Senator Tom Duane as one of the parade's Grand Marshals, feels that this approach is a slight to all those who want a chance to self-identify as both Irish and gay, as well as a dangerous institutionalization of an anti-gay message into American Irish culture.
"In the name of religion, people keep trying to re-institutionalize hatred. Recently in Arizona, we wanted the right not to sell or do business with LGBTQ people, nothing personal, mind you, just religion," McGovern said. "So as you can see, this is not really just a dispute about a small, benign matter. Discrimination is never a small matter. It institutionalizes hatred. Irish people of all should understand this well."
Corona resident Elna Tullock, who has been attending the St. Pat's For All Parade since its inception, said she supports the parade because she believes in supporting equality and justice for all.
"I try to attend all events that have to do with the betterment of people, and I came specifically to this parade because it's inclusive," Tullock said.
Gabby Cryan of the Irish Queers, an organization involved in exploring the legality of the St. Patrick's Day Parade's gay exclusion, said that police and firefighters in uniforms, representing the City of New York, "should not be marching in a parade that's so homophobic that the mayor won't even march in it."
"There's nothing about the police or firefighters that are inherently Irish, there's nothing about the numerous schools and businesses that participate that are inherently Irish," Cryan said. "It's just Irish gay groups that aren't allowed to march, it's not other political organizations."


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WASHINGTON — A woman charged with defacing the Washington National Cathedral with green paint and suspected of similar vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial and other sites has been admitted to a hospital psychiatric ward.
A lawyer for Jiamei Tian told a judge during a hearing Thursday that if Tian's mental condition stabilizes, she can go back to a halfway house where she has been staying.
The lawyer, Nancy Glass, didn't elaborate on concerns about Tian's mental health. Another status hearing in the case was set for Sept. 18.
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Tian is accused of splashing green paint in two cathedral chapels.
Police and prosecutors also believe Tian is connected to recent vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial, a church and two different statues in the city.
Green or white paint was found at each location.
She was released to a halfway house after her arrest in late July and is wearing a monitoring bracelet on her ankle.
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Weather Blog: April showers continue
Thank you for stopping by the Weather Watch 12 Blog! Rain, rain, and a little snow. That's the forecast for this week. The on and off rain will produce impressive totals across southeastern Wisconsin through Thursday. In today's blog we look at how much rain you can expect, and when a few snowflakes enter the forecast.
Let's start with surface setup for much of this week. With a nearly stationary front to the south of Wisconsin disturbances will continue to ride along this boundary pushing rounds of rain across southern Wisconsin.
Round one of the rain moved through Monday morning delivery 0.25" to 1" of rain across the area.
The WPC surface forecast map valid at 7am Tuesday is shown below. The green outlined area represents areas of possible rain. The next round of rain may impact the morning commute Tuesday.
Periods of rain will continue Tuesday, Wednesday, and into Thursday. By Thursday rain may mix with or even change to snow as cold air wraps into the system. Somewhere in the upper Midwest accumulating snow will occur, the big question is where will the snow band setup. We will keep a close eye on snow chances as the week progresses.
Precipitation totals from Monday-Thursday will be added up in inches. The RPM computer model precipitation total forecast below runs through 7am Thursday. This shows 1.50"-2.50" of rain for much of southeast Wisconsin!
Another computer model we use as guidance suggest 2"-3" of precipitation possible through 7pm Thursday! The NAM forecast is shown below.
The first round of rain Monday morning measured just over 0.50" in Milwaukee, so we off to a good start and 2"+ of rain is very possible by late Thursday.
If you have a rain total to share with the Weather Watch 12 team please post it to the Wisconsin Weather Updates Facebook page and we may use it on WISN 12 News!
For the latest weather information watch WISN 12 News, and for updates throughout the day follow me on Twitter @jnelsonweather
Have a great day!
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