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B2B Lead Generation Blog: Webcast: Closed-Loop Lead Generation & Management
B2B Lead Generation Blog
Join me for a complimentary webinar on how to "Achieve a Closed-Loop System for Lead Generation and Management." In this webcast, you'll learn how to: Identify and overcome the 5 barriers to closing the loop Get feedback on all leads
B2B Lead Generation Blog: Social Media Pundits Disconnect from B2B Marketing
B2B Lead Generation Blog
as someone in b2b, do you feel left out of the social media buzz? read a good article on "what's wrong with social media for b2b marketing" by john miller who also writes the modern b2b marketing blog
B2B Lead Generation Blog: On building targeted lists for B2B Lead Generation Programs
B2B Lead Generation Blog
Would you buy this business card? When you buy a list of names, you are basically buying business cards on a list. But there is no such thing as buying the perfect list, especially if you have a complex sale
Marketing Edge
Marketing Edge
in the growing trend to reach beyond traditional messaging, corporate america increasingly taps the unlimited pool of user-generated content as advertisements. doritos is sponsoring the "crash the super bowl" commercial contest in which
A Content Formula for Complex B2B Organizations
Content Marketing is essential for anyone who wants continued success and growth.
The ROI of Website Redesigns per Forrester
Forrester Research makes a collection of its past webcasts on various online marketing topics freely available (registration required). recently checked out one of their presentations from about a year ago titled "The ROI of Web Site Redesigns Made Simple" by Harley Manning and Jeffrey North. Forrester's key findings from their website redesign research: By Forrester's standards, 97% of business websites fail to earn a passing grade for usability. Among the biggest sins—79% fail at basic legibility (adequate font size and contrast with background). Total ROI varied from 70% to 500%.
PRMeetsMarketing Weekly Articles: December 20, 2007
PR Meets Marketing
OOPS - forgot to publish this last week =). This will be my last summary until the New Year. Come back next week for my post reflecting on my first 6 months of blogging and popular posts. You can click on the Weekly Articles tag for previous issues or subscribe to the Weekly Articles Feed : . Such was the case with a pitch received here several weeks back. Oh No Spock! del.icio.us
Thoughts for 2007: Popular Posts
PR Meets Marketing
It's that time of year to reflect back on the year and make your resolutions for the New Year. gave up resolutions a long time ago - how can you ask a chocolate lover give up chocolate for a whole year? Sorry - just can't do it. So instead of resolutions, here are the top posts from 2007: Let the 2008 Trends Lists Begin. Many of you were curious about me. SEOing press releases was another top post.
Embargoes – Valid in the Brave New World of PR?
PR Meets Marketing
Recently, I saw CenterNetworks tweet about broken embargoes and Allen wrote a follow up post about his views on embargoes. This raises an interesting question about whether or not embargoes are still valid in this new world of instantaneous news and the desire to scoop your fellow bloggers and traditional media. . The saving grace? In the end, I believe embargoes are still valid. del.icio.us
B2B Marketing Trends for 2016
25 B2B marketing thought leaders answer the question "What do you expect to B2B marketers to be doing more of or differently in 2016?" The results are amazing insights around content marketing, achieving business results, alignment, employee advocacy, new technologies, customer experience and more.
Resources on Aligning Marketing and Sales for B2B Companies
Anything Goes Marketing
If you somehow stumbled on this post and said "Yes, this is just what I was looking for and will help save our company" you really need to get a hold of yourself! This article may give you some additional information that you didn't have but it's not going to make your sales team start using the CRM properly or get marketing to only pass on qualified leads to sales. He doesn't pull any punches.
Anything Goes Marketing on the Globe and Mail
Anything Goes Marketing
Here I was minding my own business, taking in some caffeine while I scanned my web traffic. What did I find? I`ve been added to the blogroll on Canada`s largest national newspaper. The blog is called Hard Sell Blog by Keith McArthur who writes for the Globe and Mail. His blog is about the latest in marketing and advertising. So there Seth and Keith, I am open to do an interview!
Tips for Confirmation Pages
Anything Goes Marketing
Well, here I am on the east coast and stuck at the airport due to this freezing rain. Grrrr!! came across a few interesting tips for your confirmation pages: Using Audio and Chat on Your Confirmation Pages In what seems like ages ago, I wrote a post about blogging while being stuck at airport. Use an audio confirmation clip on your confirmation page. It's brilliant as it sets expectations (i.e.
Getting People to Tweet to Your Tune
PR Meets Marketing
I will probably not be the first or last person to blog about this interesting experiment that Jeremiah Owyang initiated today. Check out the original post about conversations shifting to Twitter. . In a post, he invited people to leave their Twitter link in the comments to increase more introductions in the community. . I've only reviewed maybe 40 of the comments so far. . del.icio.us
Email and Video: Tactics you can use Today
Anything Goes Marketing
I may be getting older but I had a crazy flashback yesterday. went to the movies to see August Rush (I give it 1 thumbs up) and of course I was forced to sit through about 20 commercials that mostly focused on gifts I must buy before the move started. One commercial stood out - a new video phone that is being offered by a mobile carrier up here called Rogers (Verizon is the equivalent the US).
The Rise of the Customer Marketer
Explore the changes taking place in customer marketing from the perspective of customer marketers themselves.
PR Relationships:Update on Online Reputation
PR Meets Marketing
OK - I previously wrote about how to manage my many online personalities here and here. Since those posts, I've reversed my previous position about my online reputation. The heart of it is managing relationships through the tools available to me. . In the end, PR is about relationships. How do you build, nurture and maintain them. Friend me and I'll friend you back. View My LinkedIn Profile.
Let the 2008 Trend Lists Begin
PR Meets Marketing
It's that time of year when reporters, bloggers and companies take out their crystal ball to predict trends for 2008. Facebook is probably the best default for this as you can maintain the invites and funnel interesting tidbits related to a specific industry/company for story ideas. The question is how does this truly impact PR? Top media coverage now extends from traditional media (i.e. del.icio.us
Astroturf Burns!
PR Meets Marketing
I felt that Todd Defren of PR Squared raised an interesting question about marketing tactics by the Commotion Group that I decided to post my thoughts here instead of lumping into my weekly articles. Briefly, the Commotion Group posts "fake comments" to videos to create a sense of controversy, while deleting any negative comments. Check out the posts here and here. . people took it as truth.
PRMeetsMarketing Weekly Articles: November 21, 2007
PR Meets Marketing
Here is this week's of interesting articles. Have a great Thanksgiving. Yum Yum, I can taste them giblets now! =) You can click on the Weekly Articles tag for previous issues or subscribe to the Weekly Articles Feed : The Power of 150. or Not? Mack Collier of Viral Garden brings up a good point of how AdAge is leveraging the Power of 150 list. Have in Common? SMRs for New PR ?
Six Key Steps to Successful Marketing Automation Adoption
Selecting a Marketing Automation platform can be a daunting task. With so many options out there, your success with Marketing Automation depends on selecting the platform that best fits your needs.
Spam I Am, Green Eggs and Spam!
PR Meets Marketing
This can of worms got started with Chris Anderson's post regarding his frustration with PR spam. David Meerman Scott chimes in his post about blocking PR folks as well. As someone who tries not to send obvious form letters, this is both refreshing and disconcerting. Even good PR folks may not hit the mark all the time, so what happens - would they get blocked for a slightly off target pitch?
How do Marketers Measure Online Marketing?
Anything Goes Marketing
While there is a big push these days to get to the true ROI of your online marketing campaigns, we don't seem to be there yet. According to a Penton Media Custom Research study commissioned by PROMO Magazine , click-throughs and response rates are still mostly used to measure the success of marketing campaigns. Can you really prove marketing's effectiveness based on click-throughs? Happy marketing!
Red Sox Wins World Series
PR Meets Marketing
The Red Sox won the World Series last night. have to admit, until I met my husband, I didn't have a baseball team. first became enamored with the team in 2004. The story of the Red Sox captured everyone's attention. The improbable run. The interesting personal stories. Down 3-0 in the series to come back and beat their nemesis! Thank Dave Robert's 9 th inning steal for keeping the Sox Nation alive.
Americans Hate Canadians
Anything Goes Marketing
I'm pretty steamed at the moment. don't know how else to explain this but to say that Americans hate their brothers and sisters to the North. Are you guys jealous of our health care system or something? What is it?? If you try and access TV show episodes like The Office , you get messages like this: "We're sorry, but the clip you requested is not available from your location". I'm sorry, what?!
8 Ways to Create More Effective Lead Generation Programs
Explore key areas you should focus on with your content syndication strategy in order to help you get the attention of your target audience and build trust.
FEMA Screws up Again
PR Meets Marketing
Wow, FEMA does it again. According to the Associated Press through SF Chronicle online, FEMA called a press conference that included FEMA employees as reporters : . The agency - much maligned for its sluggish response to Hurricane Katrina over two years ago - arranged to have FEMA employees play the part of independent reporters Tuesday and ask questions of Vice Adm. Harvey E.
What is RSS? Check out this video
Anything Goes Marketing
Instead of me writing about what RSS (Real Simple Syndication) is , I'll let this whiteboard geek tell you all about it (thanks MarketingProfs!). Feel free to pass this along to your manager who doesn't understand what the hell RSS is and doesn't want to invest in it: Chad H.
Plea to Citigroup: Stop Emailing Me Part Deux
PR Meets Marketing
Since my original email about Citibank spamming me , I wrote directly to William R. Rhodes, CEO of Citibank (see Citibank Letter ). Typically, writing to the CEO gets an immediate response. sent this out on September 31, 2007. And what happens? No, I didn't hear anything from Citibank. Instead, I received yet another a spam email (see below) that was the crux of my original frustrating situation.
Top Ten Questions for Sweepstakes. Marketing Pilgrim
PR Meets Marketing
So I just started reading Marketing Pilgrim and by telling them why I like them, I have a chance to win $500. This got me thinking about the value of sweepstakes or promotions. Frankly, Frankly, I never used to be a sweepstakes person, but when I won a trip to London last year, I can't get enough. Besides doing the promotion to get eyeballs, which media outlets or blogs will write about this?
A Blueprint for Content Marketing Success
84% of marketers plan to increase their content marketing spend over the next 5 years but less than half have any real confidence such content investments are paying off, based on a recent CEB survey.
Sincerity: Tom Pick's Response
PR Meets Marketing
Tom Pick of WebMarketCentral contributes his thoughts about the role of sincerity in social media : "The secret of acting is sincerity. If you can fake that, you've got it made." -- George Burns . Okay, seriously, sincerity is critical. think you're aware of some recent examples where people tried to blog pretending they were someone they were not - and got busted for it. characteristics.
Looking for Ideas to Generate More Leads?
Anything Goes Marketing
If your company is generating enough leads already, please stop reading right there. Still here? There is an excellent FREE report from RainToday that has just been launched called: The One Piece Of Advice You Can't Generate Leads Without. Did I mention it was free? Nice work RainToday. For example, your call center or sales can track the number of engagements vs. the number of appointments.
Easy Tip: Maximizing Your Whitepaper Downloads
Anything Goes Marketing
I'm going through my old emails and I found one of those rare MarketingSherpa studies that are "open to the public". This is a great one that focuses on B2B lead generation. As you can see from the chart , people who are accessing white papers less frequently would prefer not to have to fill out a form. Really? don't think you knew that! It's pretty obvious that we all hate filling out a form.
B2B Lead management is far from an easy task
B2B Lead Generation Blog
Companies that adopt effective lead management processes generate more revenue from their lead generation investment and have overall higher close rates on marketing generated leads than those that do not. But I've encountered very few companies that really do lead management. What is lead management? Lead management is a multistage process that manages the conversion of sales leads to customers.
Why B2B Content Strategies Are Paramount for Generating Quality Leads
Generating demand and ensuring the consistent flow of high-quality, actionable leads is what makes B2B marketers successful.
Sincerity: The Friendly Ghost Stops By
PR Meets Marketing
Paul Dunay of Buzz Marketing of Technology forwarded me a link to Southwest's response to the "mini-skirt" controversy. don't know if this is sincerity or savvy marketing but interesting response nonetheless. What do you think? In the meantime, I pinged The Friendly Ghost about my post on sincerity's role in social media : I equate sincerity with authenticity.
B2B Lead Generation Blog: On Alignment between Marketing and Finance
B2B Lead Generation Blog
Many marketers are quickly approaching their favorite time of year. Okay, not really. I'm of course talking about budget time. When I see the challenge that marketers face when it comes to getting their budgets approved, I wonder why it
Sincerity: Paul Dunay's Response
PR Meets Marketing
Since writing my post on " Where does sincerity fit in?", I posed this question to a few bloggers to get their perspective on sincerity. The very next level down is - Is this person/company being authentic in their communications - meaning is someone writing this for them and they are just posting it or is it real? Then there is a fine line between authentic and sincere.
B2B Lead Generation Blog: MarketingSherpa Demand Generation Summit 2007
B2B Lead Generation Blog
you're invited to join me at marketingsherpa's demand generation summit at your choice of boston (oct 15-16) or san francisco (oct 29-30.) i'll be speaking on "blogging, podcasting, speaking gigs, & book authorship: how to generate
The B2B Marketer's Field Guide To Customer Engagement
Leverage customer engagement and advocacy to drive brand, demand and profitable growth.


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Safire, William
Safire, William 1929–
Safire is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist, essayist, and novelist. He was a special assistant to President Richard Nixon from 1968 to 1973 and has since served as a columnist for the New York Times. Full Disclosure is his first novel. (See also Contemporary Authors, Vols. 17-20, rev. ed.)
John Kenneth Galbraith
On the very first page [of Full Disclosure] Safire makes the kind of mistake that gladdens the heart of the politically hostile reviewer—in an ostentatiously knowledgeable account of the origins of the Secret Service he tells us that it began during the Civil War when the banks were flooding the country with counterfeit specie. Specie is, in fact, just as good as gold (or silver), for that, precisely, is what specie is. Throughout, Safire is casual in his economics….
In spite of these aberrations, I soon found myself very much involved in Safire's story, and, more particularly, with his people….
I once before observed that the characters of amateur novelists are always called one-dimensional by the professionals. They will have trouble with William Safire, for his people are sharply and distinctively etched as to speech, political style and personal behavior. They are always interesting, they are frequently funny, and most are deeply unattractive….
[The] author also brings to his effort a nice sense of excitement and suspense. Some, I am sure, will read into his story a heavy moral—a good man like Richard Nixon harried unmercifully by ingrates, traitors, the networks and The Washington Post. I would like to think that Mr. Safire had only entertainment in mind and if so, he succeeds.
John Kenneth Galbraith, "Can President Ericson Hang In?" in The New York Times Book Review (© 1977 by The New York Times Company; reprinted by permission), June 12, 1977, p. 7.
William Greider
William Safire's columns in The New York Times occasionally sound like crank calls from a pun-crazed gag writer. He does have a weakness for word games. He also expresses outrageous opinions, sometimes persuasive and always provocative, even when wit dims his meaning. Safire is a gaudy flame on display in a gray museum, so every spectator pays attention.
Now comes Safire the novelist who is a compelling figure too. Improbable, occasionally offensive, but genuinely entertaining. The novelist has suppressed the polemical excesses of the columnist, though he still can't resist the aroma of a warm pun.
"Time wounds all heels," one character observes. The reader gulps. "I thought I heard a presidential seal bark," says another character. The reader thinks there is a fly in his soup.
Safire is not playing for cheap laughs, however. This is a serious Washington "what-if" novel, and given the limits of that genre, it is an entertaining story, sustained by marvelous plot complications and a feast of semi-believable character types. The mechanics are handled so adroitly, one admires the fictional house that Safire has built.
William Greider, "William Safire Strikes It Rich," in Book World—The Washington Post (© The Washington Post), June 19, 1977, p. K 1.
Charles Wheeler
All too obviously, it is the aftermath of Watergate that has inspired this deadeningly long-winded political adventure story [Full Disclosure]. Like earlier masters of the genre, John Erlichman and Spiro Agnew, Mr. Safire has built a central character out of parts of recently rejected presidents, surrounded his hero with a type-cast set of aides, and fleshed out his novel with indiscriminate doses of intrigue, corruption, hunger for power, violence and sex.
Charles Wheeler, "Heads That Go Bump," in The Times Literary Supplement (© Times Newspapers Ltd. (London) 1977; reproduced from The Times Literary Supplement by permission), October 7, 1977, p. 1135.
Farley Clinton
This "novel" [Full Disclosure] is a long series of very bad sentences. The "characters" speak exclusively in stupid clichés. And he has a lot of trouble opening his chapters, poor Mr. Safire, which he copes with as best he knows how by being bright and snappy. In his White House, we feel that everyone has been chewing gum just before uttering the flat remarks that are his approximation of dialogue. That is all part of his cynical fabrication of a plot by which to convey his observations. But he has one or two authentic observations. They are of genuine interest. 1) Though this was not his intention, he makes one realize that even the White House no longer has a large staff of well-trained servants…. 2) Safire understands Nixon. (p. 106)
Farley Clinton, in National Review (© National Review, Inc., 1978; 150 East 35th St., New York, N. Y. 10016), January 20, 1978.

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Mozzarella and Florida Tomato Pie
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Welcome to our blog! Sit back, relax & enjoy reading our 'hot off the press' blog posts. We're obsessed with (yup, it's almost a problem :) finding out about the latest trends, cool new places and fun local tips. Whether it's a cute little cafe or a hot new club, you'll read about it here. P.S.: Don't be shy to speak up (this isn't high school!) - we LOVE getting comments.
Thanks a bunch for reading & hope to hear from you!
Interview with Damiano & co
We had the pleasure of interviewing 3 really cool Canadian guys a few weeks ago. Damiano, Jeff and Joel went on one of our Segway tours and had a blast (and we had a great time talking to them afterwards... the interview probably took longer than expected :). We talked to the guys about what they think of Prague, their food & sightseeing recommendations & much more! Damiano was the leader of the pack, so he answered most of the questions & even provided us with FANTABULOUS photos. Love it! Thanks guys and hopefully see you sometime in the (near) future! You rock :)
1.Hi and welcome to Prague! Why did you decided to visit the Czech capital?
My friends and I are basically traveling through Europe, so this is one of our 'stops' on the way.
2.What was your first impression of Prague?
It's such a beautiful city! That's really the main thing.
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3.What's the one thing you definitely want to see/visit while you're here? If you've already visited a bit of Prague, what's the one thing you'd recommend people to see here?
We really wanted to see the castle, that was at the top of the list. The cathedral was amazing! We're really into checking out anything historical – the history here is amazing. We'd also like to visit the nuclear bunker here in Prague. Oh yeah, and we can't wait to see what the nightlife here is like. :)
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4.What's the one Prague landmark that you think doesn't get the spotlight it deserves?
I have to say it again – the cathedral! Love it!
5.What surprised you about Prague/the Czech Republic upon your arrival here?
The wonderful command of the English language was a pleasant surprise. I understood you people better than people in London!
6.What's the one Czech food you'd recommend to to first-time visitors?
Goulash! So good!
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7.Please fill this in: Prague is the most _____ city in the world.
Original or authentic. We were totally stunned that you can still find so many beautiful buildings here in Prague. Seriously, the historical aspect rocks.
8.Do you think you'll come back? Why or why not?
Yes, definitely. We really want to see more of the city and since we're only here for a couple of days, we won't get to see everything we'd like to.
9.Have you gone out in Prague yet? Any cool tips?
Yup, we went on a Pub Crawl, which was fun. We also went to that world-famous 5-story club (Karlovy lázně) – we had a blast!
10.Tell us about the tour you went on. What were some of the highlights of the tour?
We just had a great time in general. We were surprised that the tour went so smoothly – riding a Segway is really easier than I had expected. We also had some gelato at the castle, which was nice. :) And I guess my favourite part of the tour was the view from Letná – loved it! You can really see the whole city from up there.
11.Why did you pick this particular tour? Have you ever tried riding a Segway before?
We mainly picked the tour because of Maria, our wonderful tour guide. We randomly met her on a Segway in town and she flattered us with her smile. :) And no, we've never been on a Segway before. But it was a really cool experience!
12.What did you think of your guide?
Maria was very knowledgeable, and also very patient, which really came in handy. :) She basically has a great ability to deal with all skill levels, let me tell you that! :)


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2013 ITTF-PTT Regional Courses
USATT is proud to announce our first ITTF Regional Courses scheduled for 2013. The Austin Table Tennis Club will host both an ITTF-PTT Level 1 Course and also an ITTF Level 2 Course. The Austin Club offers first rate facilities and did a great job in hosting an ITTF Course in 2012.
Austin, Texas ITTF-PTT Level 1 Course – June 10-14, 2013
Austin, Texas ITTF Level 2 Course – September 9-14, 2013
Conducting both ITTF Courses will be USATT Hall of Fame Inductee, Richard McAfee. Coach McAfee is one of the most experienced ITTF Trainers. He regularly conducts ITTF Courses in many countries around the World.
If you have not yet joined the growing ITTF Coaching Education Program now is the time to "get-on-board", by taking the ITTF-PTT Level 1 Course. For those of you that are currently Level 1 Courses, you will find the new ITTF Level 2 Course an exciting "step-up" in terms of the technical material offered.
Please register early as space is limited to 30 participants for the Level 1 Course and 20 participants for the Level 2 Course.
Please see the linked Austin Course Flyers (Level 1 and Level 2) for complete information.
USATT expects to post more Level 1 and Level 2 Regional ITTF Courses in the near future.


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Beatles For Sale
December 4, 1964 Parlophone Records
Side A (LP)
1. No Reply (Lennon/McCartney)
2. I'm A Loser (Lennon/McCartney)
3. Baby's In Black (Lennon/McCartney)
4. Rock And Roll Music (Berry)
5. I'll Follow The Sun (Lennon/McCartney)
6. Mr. Moonlight (Johnson)
7. Kansas City/Hey Hey Hey Hey (Lieber/Stoller/Penniman)
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8. Eight Days A Week (Lennon/McCartney)
9. Words Of Love (Holly)
10. Honey Don't (Perkins)
11. Every Little Thing (Lennon/McCartney)
12. I Don't Want To Spoil The Party (Lennon/McCartney)
13. What You're Doing (Lennon/McCartney)
14. Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby (Perkins)
Exhausted from non-stop touring and making a movie, the Beatles were able to provide 8 original Lennon/McCartney songs for Beatles For Sale. And the songs showed their exhaustion, with titles like "I'm A Loser" and "Eight Days A Week" which, although a love song, is titled after a saying of Ringo's describing the hardships of being a Beatle. New horizons were reached in the songwriting, especially by John, who was beginning to be influenced by Bob Dylan and by journalist Kenneth Allsop, who told John that he "wasn't terrible enamoured with Beatles' songs because they all tended to be 'she loves him', 'he loves her', 'they love her', and 'I love her'." Allsop encouraged John to not mask his feelings, but to just speak out on what he really felt. It was the earliest sign of the heights the band would take their music.


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Topic: Methodology for Populating Database Initially
I have a series of XML files that contain data that I need to insert into my database and I'm wondering what the best method is to do this. From my research I've discovered I'm probably going to need to use Nokogiri to parse my xml file and from there I know I need to talk to my Model to add the data to my database. What I don't know is: with what file do I do this operation through?
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On the island of Sylt, Jörg Müller has created a bijou hotel containing two restaurants. In his gourmet restaurant he cooks the finest classic cuisine, crafted to absolute perfection.
Jörg Müller is an important master chef who has massively influenced high-end gastronomy in Germany, particularly during his time at the legendary Schweizer Stuben in Wertheim. Müller is still a staunch defender of perfectly crafted classic cuisine, which he has gradually modernised over time, for example by introducing light olive oils instead of butter. Ever since the start of his career, Müller has approached food holistically. In both his restaurants he serves almost every part of the animal in the meat dishes, giving his cuisine a certain rusticality that he masterfully finesses in his gourmet establishment. As well as his specialities, his iconic pâtés and terrines, Müller concentrates on the high-quality regional produce found in abundance on and around Sylt.
From Morsum, for example, comes the hare, which Müller hangs for 14 days and serves in two ways – civet of haunch à la royale and tender-pink saddle in a light almond crust. As accompaniments, he serves individually blanched Brussels sprout leaves and handmade spätzle noodles – top-class cuisine needs nothing more if the very finest ingredients are prepared with such care and precision. Müller also favours unusual combinations such as calamaretti and lamb chitterlings with julienne vegetables and seaweed, a beguiling, intensely rustic creation that succeeds because of the duality of the protagonists; their different mouth feel is wonderfully dramatic.
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Theriot appointed as interim president, special election called for November
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Malanna Verdi attends the Academy of Our Lady Catholic High School where she just completed the eighth grade.
Beta Sigma Phi celebrated their two Women of the Year with a luncheon at Commander's Palace on May 22. All members were in attendance. Pictured from left are Patsy Richard and Cathy Robb.
On June 14, the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office hosted an 8-hour training class for dispatchers specific to non-emergency call handling at the Sheriff's Office's Chief Dominic R. Verdi, Sr.
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According to the Flag Code of the United States, "When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner." The Conti
On Thursday, June 9, teachers from Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parish Schools took part in a Teacher Externship Day held at Chevron's Oak Point Plant in Belle Chasse.
As you travel south on Belle Chasse Highway, you might notice the tall steeple located on the First Baptist Church… but you might miss the historical landmark nestled in the back.
Lifelong Plaquemines Parish residents, Wilma Jean and Gerald "Fuzzy" Bowers will celebrate 50 years of marriage on June 25, 2016. They were married in 1966.
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Pardon the informality of the headline, but this simply cannot be believed. Philadelinquency spotted a post on Philadelphia Speaks in which forum member fiveomar described an interaction at 20th and Chestnut with a "union goon" (now, that's not nice) who was handing out anti-Post Brothers fliers. According to fiveomar, the fliers included "some pretty ridiculous claims about the Post Brothers storing and smuggling heroine [sic] and cocaine."
We have tried to maintain some degree of objectivity here, but if the building trades are now painting Matthew Pestronk as Pablo Escobar, that has to be the last straw. What's next? Mike Pestronk is actually Walter White?


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Update: Watch the video replay of the webcast here.
On Monday, January 10, 2011, Haiti Special Coordinator Thomas Adams and InterAction President & CEO Sam Worthington will hold a discussion on "Haiti in 2011: The Way Forward." The discussion will be moderated by Philip J. Crowley, Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Public Affairs. The event will be streamed live on state.gov and DipNote, the Department of State's official blog, at 10:30 a.m. (EST). You will have the opportunity to participate through the submission of questions, some of which will be selected for response during the live broadcast. You can submit your questions now, here on DipNote, in the comments section to this blog post.
In the "Conversations with America" video series, the State Department's senior leadership hold discussions live, online, with government officials and leaders of prominent non-governmental organizations. You can learn more about U.S. diplomacy and Haiti here. You can learn more about the 2010 earthquake in Haiti here.
Natalie T. in Minnesota writes:
How is the current housing situation for the homeless in Haiti?
Idris K. in Sudan writes:
Why there's no political stability in Haiti and people suffereing illness and lack of food
Patti G. in New York writes:
I was just in PAP last week and the conditions on the ground raised many questions. Please provide a specific status update on US expenditures on relief in Haiti and the plan for future expenditures from committed funds. How is the transition/lack thereof in Haitian government impacting relief efforts?
John E. in Georgia (U.S.A.) writes:
Our organization, AidWEST, has experienced slowdowns and stoppages in our humanitarian deliveries and the suffering in Haiti is worsened because of this. We have more materials to deliver but cannot pay the exorbitant bribes demanded at the ports, since we are a non-profit, so the boxes sit in Atlanta. How can the US State Department and the diplomatic staffers call to task the political leaders in Haiti for the continued corruption in delivering materials through the ports and airport? All we hear in the media is denials, but the proof is evident every hour, every day.
Stephanie D. in New York writes:
What is being done to combat the epidemic of rape in the camps???
William in California writes:
Thank you for the great platform to express grassroots opinion.
Getting the Haitian people (and for that matter, all persons looking for a better future) involved in helping them help themselves achieve successful MDG outcomes by 2015 will require a new way of doing business that this administration has been trying to promote.
Will you be able to work with the new congress and the American people to do a better job of explaining the positive sides of the globalization process, especially how private sector entrepreneurship could better be involved?
Johanna H. in California writes:
It appears we've been wasting valuable resources in Haiti doing things the wrong way. Most Haitians do not feel the US approved elections were truly democratic, reconstruction plans only benefit a small group of people (original IHRC Action Plan only favored by 17.5% of Haitians according to an Oxfam poll), and the UN stabilization mission should be building roads and dams instead of holding guns. Who then is really benefiting from US foreign policy in Haiti? Isn't it time for the US to view Haiti differently, given the failures of the past and the tremendous needs of the present?
Patricia M. in Virginia writes:
The Haitian side of Hispaniola has been stripped of vegetation to make charcoal for cooking fires. Haiti like the rest of the countries in the Caribbean is blessed with abundant sunshine for more than 300 days per year.
Several organizations and individuals are working in Haiti to teach people how to manufacture and use solar cookers including: DC celebrity chef Jose Andres; Paul Munsen of Sun Ovens International; volunteers from Solar Bruecke in Germany--who are teaching Haitians to build large parabolic solar reflectors (for use by schools and health centers) which allow the cooks to bake, boil and fry with solar power inside clean, smoke-free kitchens; and Solar Cookers International, which is distributing thousands of Cookits (the least expensive solar cooker on the market) to displaced Haitians. LPG is not a sustainable solution. It will keep Haiti poor and dependent on foreign aid for ever. We need to help the Haitians tap into their most abundant, accessible and free resource for cooking--the sun.
Why is the U.S. government planning to subsidize the import and distribution of bottled cooking gas to destitute Haitians who will never be able to afford this increasingly expensive commodity in the future without massive market distorting subsidies?
Patricia M. (Senior Foreign Service Officer, Retired)
Katleen F. in Florida writes:
I am looking forward to attend this conference call and hear about your views on Haiti situation on year later.
Katleen F. in Florida writes:
I am looking forward to attend this conference call and hear about your views on Haiti situation on year later. I work with Haitian Hometown Association and the Diaspora. They do feel excluded in this reconstruction process. Please give us insights on how you plan to engage the Diaspora in the reconstruction process. So far it has been a financial earthquake for them because they are supporting family and friends with money that they don't have. It is a bad economic conjoncture and the diaspora has been struggling to be the Haiti wellfare system.
Paul S. in Ohio writes:
Thank you for the opportunity to seek a redress of grievances; a more responsive government is the first of many steps in moving America into the global era.
Why does it always seem like no one has a blessed clue as to how things like this should be handled? Is there really not one person with a job description that includes having good ideas? How about effective implementation? Any government that impedes aid to its people cedes its sovereignty in so doing, and it is about time we started acting like it.
Ron B. in Canada writes:
The US Dept of State contributes an enormous amount of resources to relieve the suffering of the Haitian people. There is also some institutional framework's consideration to develop programs and projects to carry the Department's stated objectives. Given that the ultimate goals shall address needs and hopeful expectations of these communities...
It is assumed that these proposals shall support USAID's immediate and mid-term goals in the country.
Lance in Haiti writes:
Haiti is fully competitive with China in terms of daily minimum wage, and the U.S. government should be encouraging permanent, sustainable employment in Haiti... in recognition of the fact that NO U.S. jobs are lost to Haiti, the wage differential between the U.S. and Haiti being so enormous. That said...
Our company, Manutech is the only electronics manufacturer in Haiti. We've been producing electronic components in Haiti continuously since 1983. We employ 500+ Haitian nationals working in an overcrowded building where the landlord is trying to triple the rent to take advantage of the post-earthquake shortage of factory-size buildings.
So, here's the deal: We have a $1.2 million project to acquire land and build a new factory building to accomodate 1000+ employees. We will supply $700,000 and USAID or any other international donor will supply $500,000 in the form of a straight-forward challenge grant. That is, our challenge is to create 500 new permanent jobs in Haiti within 36 months from the date of the grant. In the event that less than 500 new jobs are created a pro-rated portion of the grant will be returned to the grantor. The cost per permanent job created will be exactly $1000.
Half a million dollars can be squandered in an instant in studies, make work schemes, more studies, institution building boondoggles, more studies, etc. etc. What Haiti needs most is sustainable employment opportunities for its citizens. Provide that, and everything else will fall in place. Let's talk!
Elaine in New York writes:
In "the way forward" for Haiti and the Haitian people, first the epidemic of cholera must be addressed,and the outbreak contained. What mechanisms do you have in place now and going "forward" in this regard? How will the Haitian people be involved?
Martine T. in Florida writes:
We have been swimming in mistrust and mayhem for too long. It's tiem to recognize the formula doesnt work. Why don't we begin a sincere and open dialogue with the Haitian Diaspora which is one part of the solution to rebuild Haiti?
Taking time and resources to inventory the vast array of talented individuals in the Diaspora, the retired professionals and the now available professionals would have the effect of building a task force led by Haitians for Haitians (worked in the past for other countries)to plan but also to roll up their sleeves and get to work on a multitude of short and long term projects that would gradually turn Haiti around... Given the right frame, Haitians can produce wonders with even less resources than we have now available... I am a person of haitian descent who, like thousands I know, wants to be part of the solution.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Is there anything more that could have been done to alleviate suffering and disease outbreak in the aftermath of the earthquake?
I think it is a question that both State and USAID are also naturally asking themselves in context to the QDDR's basic question of "How can we do better?"
This is not to imply that every effort was not made at the time, but posed,..accepting that there's always room for improvement and coordination in crisis situations with regards to the level of anticipation and preparedness in any critical undertaking requiring immediate response and ongoing follow-through.
Thanks for taking our questions.
Jerome B. in Michigan writes:
I strongly support the United States Government's effort in helping to rebuild Haiti! At least it's an honest effort!
Lucille F. in New York writes:
I was reading that housing and cleanup are two very serious issues post earthquake Haiti. On the other side - even in my rural area here in Upstate NY - I can name at least 3 or 4 small building contractors that are starving for work. Is there a way to combine:
A. the SBA loan program (or perhaps also loan/mortgage/debt forgiveness program similar to what Americorps offers - for qualified contractors - and others who need work and are willing to go to Haiti),
B: visa clearances, etc;
C: partner real estate investors here and in Haiti. Even without land title, rents can still be split among partners in a business. Also real estate investors can help with planning neighborhoods and the business infrastructure of new communities; and
D: building contractors and others in need of work in our own country.
I feel combining these four diverse groups will facilitate bringing the necessary skill sets to Haiti in order to accelerate relief of the housing shortage; and also create investment and other financial opportunities that will open up both economies.
My second question is related to the impasse between NGO's and the Haitian government - to the point where desperatly needed good and supplies remain undelivered. I read a few weeks ago that Cuban medic teams seem to be doing far better than other groups... something that it would seem cannot happen without their capacity to gain full access to medical supplies being shipped in. I was wondering if it is possible to find a way to reach into Cuba to find out how they are getting past the logjam. Also - perhaps we can begin to work on improving our relationship with Cuba by working towards the common goal of humanitarian relief in Cuba.
Randy in California writes:
Decentralization - what steps are being taken to diffuse both work places, offices AND population away from the capital? Can you give us a timeline, and a where and a what and for whom? Do you agree that, if NGOs and GOH ministries were to move on out to other province locales (e.g., Les Cayes, Jeremie, St. Marc...Jakmel, Au Kap), this would incentivize others, and businesses, to do the same?
Randy in California writes:
PEACE CORPS TO HAITI? When? As probably many Haitian-American youth will be interested, will there be a policy (in this case) to enable them to work/volunteer with the Peace Corps in Haiti, or will the usual arbitrary placement policy be maintained?
Katie in Virginia writes:
How effective has the Haiti Debt Relief and Earthquake Recovery Act of 2010 been? Should we be writing to our representatives in Congress for more action on this? What would you recommend?
Bonnie in Washington, DC writes:
1. Why do visas seems to be awarded arbitrarily?
2. What resources are available to small grass-roots programs having huge impact?
Eric in New Mexico writes:
@ Assist Sec. PJ Crowley, Thomas Adams, Sam Worthington,
I thought I'd submit a follow-up question as well here to help you'all define the way forward, as hard as it may be to answer.
"If this isn't nation building, what do you call it?"
Your thoughts on this would I think be in the public interest and this curious mind would love to know.
Nicolas R. in New York writes:
Hi Gentlemen,
This forum is a great idea. Thank you!
Three very important questions for american taxpayers.
1) Why did you fund an election that excludes one of the major political parties (fanmi Lavalas) in Haiti? How is the current non inclusive election help stabilize Haiti on the long term and is political instability not the main reason why donors have hard times actually disburse the money they pledged?
2) What is the position of the current US State departement now about Aristide's return to Haiti? Would the US allow that to happen. Or would you prefer him to stay in SA? When would you allow him to travel outside SA?
3) In your view should the exile of political leaders in Haiti be encouraged or discouraged?
Thank you for your time!
Suzanne C. in Oregon writes:
Through the Church of God, I donated some toward Haiti's recovery. Are churches, schools, homes, and businesses being reconstructed? Blessings.
Tonya in Pennsylvania writes:
Why are there so few Haitians interviewed and included in the discussions on Haiti? There are many events going on this week and Haitian were added as an afterthought.
Laura R. in Haiti writes:
There are a plethora of local community based organizations in Haiti that range from the rural peasant organizations to associations of professionals. Despite their unique position to respond to the demands specific to the communities where they are based and vested interest in pursuing sustainable projects with low overhead they are excluded from accessing the funds for Haitian development. The IHRC must create an avenue for these Haitian organizations to apply to use these funds.


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TNT and executive producer Steven Spielberg walk a tightrope with the alien invasion series "Falling Skies" (8 p.m. June 19, TNT; *** out of 4).
On one hand, they want to attract hard-core genre fans eager for thrilling sci-fi storytelling. On the other, they want to keep their show grounded enough in reality and the tropes of family drama to make it attractive to the general viewing public.
The high-wire act works, but not without some bobbles.
"Falling Skies" opens with a chilling twist to the oft-told post-apocalypse tale. A child narrates as viewers see kids' drawings of what happened six months earlier when the "skitters" and...


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The County Auditor prepares an annual audit plan for review by the Board-Appointed Audit Committee and approval by the Board of Supervisors. The selected audit areas are the result of a formal risk-assessment process. The Board of Supervisors must approve any additions, deletions, or deferrals to the approved audit plan.


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This product is supposed to be a "brain food" and can be found in most combination products that claim to be such, and it's also recommended for its calming effect. As far as its effect on me, I found it made me sleepy and more often than not, resulted in my getting a headache, though that's not a reason to recommend or refute the product's efficacy, as many things seemingly bring on my headaches, especially if they work fast. It's just unusual that something that makes me sleepy would also cause me to get a headache, and this definitely makes me tired, so I don't take it anymore. It's worth a try if you're hyper, I suppose, because it is definitely "calming"...
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45th Presidential Inauguration photo gallery
Terrorism hits the U.S. again
Terrorism struck at the Boston Marathon on Monday, and now the hunt is on for those responsible for the two bombs that killed three people and wounded more than 170.
Monday's explosions near the finish line of the historic race are being investigated as an act of terrorism, according to President Barack Obama, who also stressed Tuesday that authorities do not yet know who is responsible for what he called "a heinous and cowardly act." The blasts occurred seconds apart, spreading smoke and shrapnel through the nearby street.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel called the bombings a "cruel act of terror," and said the United States will carry out an investigation to determine if it involved "a terror group, foreign or domestic."
It matters little whether those responsible for the bombings are foreign or domestic terrorists. But make no mistake about it, they are terrorists. Every such attack is a direct attempt to spread fear and panic as well as injure and kill innocent civilians. Such attacks obviously cannot be tolerated, and those responsible must be caught, legally convicted and punished to the fullest extent of the law.
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Many Germans spent their dinner hour last night watching or listening to President Obama deliver his second inaugural address. We don't yet have the numbers, but precedent would suggest it was a very large crowd. When then-Senator Obama delivered a speech in 2008 against the dramatic backdrop of Berlin's golden Victory Column, he was himself the golden candidate -- more than 200,000 admiring fans turned out to see him, and, after election, his German approval ratings hovered around 93 percent. By the June 2012 Pew Research poll, that approval level had "plummeted"...to 87 percent.
The surveys have returned consistent data, and their findings are borne out in the German media. German editorial opinion can sometimes be sharp on specific policies -- with the underlying tone of a close friend who feels they have both the right and the obligation to point out to you the error of your ways -- but political, and, often, personal affection for the President here remains unwavering.
At an informal gathering at Ambassador Murphy's residence to watch the inaugural ceremonies on a snowy Monday evening, interest was sincere, and intense. Ambassador Murphy ran through five press interviews in 20 minutes and then joined several dozen guests for American finger food (onion rings and chocolate chip cookies) and political pageantry.
One journalist guest remarked approvingly on how the United States differed from Germany in its taste for public ceremony for political transitions, while others aahed as the television cameras panned over the crowd in Washington, revealing the size of the turnout. A few guests got into a lively discussion about what they liked about the Obama Administration -- its policy focus on issues like women's rights and the environment. One guest, a talk-show host, noted that focus on social issues resonated well with Germans, whose policy orientation was similarly inclined. Small good-natured debates about these sentiments broke out among the attendees. But then, suddenly, the President began speaking, and a rapt, happy silence fell over the crowded room.
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Board will call special meeting on hiring Super
The Warren County School District still does not have a superintendent.
The district has been without a superintendent since Brandon Hufnagel's resignation in early February.
Of 10 candidates reviewed by the board, only one, Dr. William Clark, was brought forward last week to participate in focus groups with administrators, teachers, support staff, and members of the community.
The board did not act on the superintendent issue at Wednesday's special meeting and canceled its regular meeting set for July 15 – the next scheduled opportunity to take formal action.
"The hope would be that sometime in the near future we might be addressing a superintendent contract," board president Arthur Stewart said.
If the need arises, the board will call and hold a special meeting for that purpose, he said.
The board scheduled a special meeting for 6 p.m. Monday, July 29, at Warren County Career Center. There are four committee meetings scheduled for that evening.


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Social Work Values and Ethics: Reflections on the Profession's Odssey
Social workers' understanding of ethical issues has matured significantly. This article traces the evolution of the profession's approach to the values and ethics. During its history, social work has moved through four major periods-- the morality period, the values period, the ethical theories and decision-making period, and the ethical standards and risk-management (the prevention of ethics complaints and ethics related lawsuits) is diverting social workers from in-depth exploration of core professional and personal values, ethical dilemmas, and the nature of the profession's moral mission. The author encourages the profession to recalibrate its focus on values and ethics.
ethics; values; risk managment; ethical dilemma; ethical decision-making
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2017 Tiger Girls Auditions & Schedule
Dates: April 21-23, 2017
Location: Field House/Spirit Squad Practice Facility
Attire: Please wear BLACK dance top, black hot shorts, Jazz shoes. Hair game day ready (Curled) and game day make up. No jewelry. Further details listed below. Pictures will be taken and attached to application.
Tryout Schedule:
Day 1, Friday April 21
5:30-6 p.m. - Mandatory Meeting Participants will go over rules and regulations of the spirit program as well as sign a waiver for tryouts and review schedule for next day.
- We will take photos for tryouts so please come game day ready in above specified attire!
6 p.m. - Optional Clinic (Participants will learn exact tryout material and be given some feedback for the next day). Videos of the material will be posted on our Facebook page on Friday during clinic.
Day 2, Saturday April 22
Times tentative based on flow of the day and number of people auditioning.
8-8:30 a.m. - Sign in/registration
8:30-9 a.m. - Group Stretch
9 a.m.-Noon - Audition Across the floor technique/ Jazz Combo
1. Leg/Jump Combo
2. Turn Combo
3. Jazz Combo
12-12:45 p.m.- Review/Learn HH
12:45 -2:15 p.m. - Break
2:15 - Cut Selected and Posted
2:30-4 p.m. - Audition Hip Hop
1. HH Combo/ Improv
2. Tricks
3. Tumbling
4-4:45 p.m. - Review Pom Combo and Fight Song (dancers will learn this the day before at the clinic or on video if they are not attending clinic)
4:45 p.m. - Announce Hip Hop Cut & instructions for those continuing on.
4:45-6 p.m. - Audition Pom/GameDay
1. Fight Song
2. Pom Combo
3. Game Day Improv
6:15 p.m. - Announce Pom Cut and instructions for those moving on.
Day 3, Sunday, April 23
8-8:30 a.m. - Sign in/ Registration
8:30-10:30 a.m.- Interviews
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Final Round Auditions; Be prepared to show anything previously demonstrated
12:15-1:30 p.m. - Lunch Break
1:30-2:30 p.m. - Call backs (if needed)
3:30-5:30 p.m. - Team Announced/Team meeting
1. Review TG guidelines & contract
2. Individual measurements for dancers
3. Team weigh-ins and body fat testing with nutritionist
4. Team and individual Goals/ Practice
* ALL times are tentative and may change throughout the day.
2017-18 Tiger Girls Pre-Audition Clinics (Optional)
To prepare for 2017-18 Tiger Girls Dance Team tryouts, LSU will offer three non-mandatory audition clinics. By attending one or more of these clinics, you will learn exactly what to expect when trying out for Tiger Girls. It's also open to any high school student interested in trying out for a college dance team. Also open to current LSU students and transfer students.
February 12, 1-4 p.m.
March 19, 1-4 p.m.
April 21, 6-9:30 p.m. (this clinic will teach actual tryout material)
Location: LSU Carl Maddox Field House/Spirit Squad facility - Southeast entrance of venue
Cost: $65 per session
Note: Clinics are NOT mandatory in order to audition
About: Learn how to prepare for high school and college dance team tryouts from Tiger Girls coach Kandace Hale.
Register: Click here
General Information
Physical Appearance/Weight:
Must maintain tryout weight and appearance. Expected to uphold a lean and toned build. We are looking for well-rounded dancers, who can do all three styles of dance including Jazz, Hip Hop, and Pom. The above technique and skills listed are guidelines for what is expected at tryouts. During your audition you will be scored on your technique and individual style as well as your athleticism in your tricks and skills. You will also be scored on your appearance and performance. You will be expected to maintain your tryout weight and appearance throughout the year. Being on the spirit team, you should be able to engage with the crowd and be an approachable representative for the University.
We are looking for girls who exemplify athleticism through their skill level, fitness, health, and work ethic. Our team is continuously in the public eye and is expected to set a good example for young girls by having a healthy, professional image.
Attire and Hair and Makeup:
During Jazz and Pom auditions the attire is a black crop top of your choice. Rhinestones may be added, no beads or no dangling accessory's. No modified bra's, should resemble a dance top. Low waisted hot shorts and jazz shoes. During Hip Hop and Tricks we ask that you add a pair of black hip hop style pants and your choice and sneakers. Hair and makeup should be "game ready" at all times. Hair should be curled and it is preferred that bangs are to be pinned or pulled back out of your face and eyes.
General Information:
All participants must be currently enrolled as a full time student (24 hours completed Fall 2016/Spring 2017) and academically eligible or have applied to the University. Those currently enrolled at LSU must include student ID so compliance can verify academic status. Those with admissions pending must attach a copy of their admissions application and any paperwork they have received from the admissions office.
Freshman Admission Requirements
There are three factors that will be initially considered for admission to LSU (from LSU.edu):
- Incoming freshman must have at least a 3.0 academic gpa calculated from academic core courses.
- Students must also have completed at least 18 units of college-preparatory courses.
- Applicants must have a minimum of SAT score (critical reading and math) of 1030 or at least a composite ACT score of 22.
As the Flagship University of Louisiana, LSU does not offer any remedial courses; therefore, students must have an ACT English sub-score of at least 18 or an SAT critical reading score of at least 450. In order to be placed into college-level math, students must have an ACT math sub-score of at least 19 or an SAT math score of 460.
LSU does not require completion of the writing section on the ACT or SAT for general admission. However, students interested in being considered for admission to the LSU Honors College must submit writing scores.
Students not meeting the above requirements for automatic admission are still encouraged to apply. We can take other factors into account to predict your potential for success at LSU. Some of these factors may include: choice of degree program, rank in class, credit in advanced placement or honors courses, rigor of the high school curriculum, grade trends, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation. If you would like to appeal a decision, please contact our staff. We want to work with you to do everything possible to see you become part of the LSU family.
For further detailed information, please see the "Undergraduate Admissions & Student Aid" in the LSU General Catalog.
Visit www.lsu.edu/admissions for more details.
General Tryout Information
All of the following required forms are due the Wednesday prior to tryouts:
1. LSU Spirit Squad Application (under Related Links)
2. Copy of admissions letter to LSU
3. Copy of insurance card
4. Walk-on Physician Clearance Form (under Related Links)
5. Pre-Participation Medical History Form (under Related Links)
IMPORTANT: Tiger Girl tryout application forms must be received by the Wednesday prior to the audition.
Please mail to:
Pauline Zernott, Tiger Girl Auditions
LSU Athletics
LSU Athletics Administration Building
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
- If you are under 18, your tryout application form MUST BE SIGNED by a parent or guardian in order to participate.
- Applicants must provide complete insurance information to participate in the clinics and tryouts.
- All portions of tryouts are closed to the public. Only applicants, coaching staff, and LSU athletic department staff will be allowed inside.
- Evaluators will consist of the coaching staff, spirit coordinator, and professional dance instructors. The purpose of the tryout is to choose the best all-around representatives for LSU.
- Generally, 18-22 dancers are chosen to make up the squad with the possibility of one or two alternates depending on the break in scores. At the end of the second day of auditions, numbers of the selected squad will be posted and new members are asked to remain for a brief meeting that will follow.


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Double R Ranch
DescriptionThe Double R Ranch Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU) is southeast of Strawberry Reservoir and south of the Strawberry River. The high point of the Unit is more in the middle of the Unit at over 9000 feet, the north extension of the Willow Creek Ridge. This high point drops away to 8200 feet on the west and 8000 feet on the south. Willow Creek cuts the Unit on the west (8000 to 7300 feet), and Bear Canyon cuts the unit on the east (8600 feet to 7400 feet). The most common elevation is 8800 feet but ranges from 7500 feet to 9500 feet with an elevation difference of 2000 feet. Fifty-one percent (51%) of the CWMU elevation ranges between 8200 feet and 8900 feet an elevation difference of 700 feet.
About forty percent (40%) of the Double R Ranch Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU) is Inter-Mountain Basins Montane Sagebrush Steppe (62). This Sagebrush Steppe has large patches of Rocky Mountain Aspen Forest and Woodland (22) scattered throughout it. To a lesser extent there are smaller patches of Rocky Mountain Subalpine Mesic Spruce-fir Forest and Woodland (28) and Rocky Mountain Bigtooth Maple Ravine Woodland (23) mingled with the Sagebrush Steppe and Aspen. There are areas of Rocky Mountain Cliff and Canyon (5). Also, Rocky Mountain Subalpine Dry-Mesic Spruce-fir Forest and Woodland (26) and Rocky Mountain Montane Mesic Mixed Conifer Forest and Woodland (32) add to the Forest and Woodland character of the Unit.
One of the Double R Ranch Cooperative Wildlife Mangement Unit (CWMU) nearest weather stations, FRUITLAND (423056), is about 14.5 km northeast from the northeast edge of the CWMU. FRUITLAND has fifty-six (56) years of records, 1910 - 1966. During the FALL (September, October and November) the average precipitation is 3.92 inches, but it can be as high as 7.89 inches or as low as 1.55 inches. During the 91-day FALL period, 15 days will experience greater than or equal to 0.01 inch of precipitation, 11 days of greater than or equal to 0.10 inch, or 2 day of the greater than or equal to 0.50 inch of precipitation. There is also 1 day with greater than or equal to 1.00 inch of precipitation. Snowfall during the FALL averages 7.9 inches but can be as high as 19.0 inches. FALL temperature at FRUITLAND averages 43.9 degrees F. but can be as high as 86.0 degrees F. or as low as -8.0 degrees F. During the FALL, 56 days will be below freezing (32 degrees F.) and no days above 90 degrees F. This map is provided for general reference only and does not constitute a legal hunt boundary. The Division does not guarantee access to any private or public land. Hunt unit boundaries may include private property or other excluded areas.
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Vermote – DuBord
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Amber Vermote and Colin DuBord announce their engagement.
Amber is the daughter of Mark and Mary Vermote of Escanaba. She is a 2005 graduate of Escanaba Area High School and a 2009 graduate of Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's degree in legal studies.
Colin is the son of Michael and Laurie DuBord of Escanaba. He is a 2004 graduate of Escanaba Area High School and attended Bay de Noc Community College and Grand Rapids Community College. He is employed as an air specialist team member for Hotwire.com.
The couple will exchange their marriage vows on June 22 in Escanaba. They will make their home in Green Bay, Wis.


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Penne with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes (Spring)
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups (about 9 ounces) cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup shelled fresh peas
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus, season with the salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes until slightly soft. Add the cherry tomatoes and peas. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour the chicken stock into the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the tomatoes start to burst and the stock is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
Transfer the asparagus mixture to a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 of the Parmesan. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the pasta. Garnish with the remaining Parmesan and chopped basil.
Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis, 2008
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (191 votes).
In short: Sort beginning and end out and we have a winner!In full: As everyone else has stated the beginning was a nightmare, need to find a new start and organise runners in there appropriate pens. Couldnt believe queueing up to finish but was luky as it only added 40 seconds to my time. If Birmingham wants to be a major running event there needs to be work done but overall thoroughly enjoyable.Date of review: October 28, 2010
In short: What a let down for a local runnerDate of review: October 28, 2010
In short: Good venue and atmoshpere, first 4 miles too narrow, shambles at start & finishIn full: As a local I look forward to this run and it's well worth doing. BUT there are major lessons to be learned by the organisers:1) The 9 am start is too early.2) The first 4 miles are too narrow for the volume of runners.3)Track narrowed by approx. half,immediately after the start. Bottleneck caused us to stop.4)Coloured "time expectaion bands" were mostly ignored (runners guilty) and entry not controlled. Many very slow runners started near the front - a disaster with the narrow city streets.5)Space blankets and de chipping stations were too close to the finish line. Caused crowding and queuing cross the finish - a big batch of runners times were extended by 10 minutes as a result. It could be great ! If the organisers want it to grow, just learn from the Great North Run - a superbly organised event.Date of review: October 28, 2010
In short: potential to be great if they sorted out the nigglesIn full: I may be looking at the race through rose tinted glasses as i loved the race - but it was my first time in Birmingham, my place of birth, for over a decade.I was lucky enough to be near the start, but the fraustrated as people pilled into the elite area, including a giant chicken. The first mile was then spent dodging slower runners and probably cost a good minute or so in lost pace. Once settled though, being near the front allowed for a great, sunny crisp autumns day passing places of my childhood. I don't remember Brum being so hilly, and the one at 11-10m was a killed which blew any PB chances. Again the finish was OK for me, but by the sounds if it, will definitely need improving for next year.Perhaps it should start and finish at Cannon Hill park?Date of review: October 28, 2010
In short: needs a lot of fine tuning.In full: As a club runner I feel this one has got to big for it boots. Start was really crowded nobody organinsing the so called pens everybody mixed up. It took me about 3 miles to run in a straight line as weaving past slower runners. The course was not to bad for a city (I done worse) I was one of the lucky ones finished without the queing to get over the finish mat. Some of my club members had to queue for about two minutes to get to the finish mat, not good when you have just run a pb. They either need to cut down the size of entries or reaarange start and finish into larger areas which are organised better and with marshalls that give a dam.Date of review: October 28, 2010
In short: Useless marshals! No organisation at the start or finish.In full: This was the 3rd time I've run this race but this year the organisation was very poor, the start was poorly organised, there was 2 hour plus runners right at the front and people that were sub 90 min trying to get through from the back, why have different bibs if you can start anywhere. Also running through the market area there was a 2ft metal post right in the path of runners with no warning. Lots of poeple nearly running right into it. There was a marshal stood about 5 metres away just chatting away oblivious! They have also changed the route every year so far, they need to sort a route and stick to it. I live in Birmingham and would have loved to give this race good reviews but it was poor, next year they need some experienced race directors to get this race back on course as it could be so good.Date of review: October 27, 2010
In short: No Marshalling at the start, then couldn't get over the finish line!Date of review: October 27, 2010
In short: Far too crowded on the course and at the start and finishDate of review: October 27, 2010
In short: Bad organisation at the end meant i missed clocking below 2 hours despite reaching the finish at 1 hour 59 - the whole point for me doing this was to attempt to break the 2 hoursDate of review: October 27, 2010
In short: Great race and atmosphere, ruined slightly by poor organisation at start and finishDate of review: October 27, 2010
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SERVING: One Joke At A Time
Area veterans and active duty personnel were treated to a old-fashioned war-time USO style comedy show featuring the GIs of Comedy Friday evening.
During the annual Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy the outside of the Reg Lenna Civic Center was surrounded by area veterans and active duty personnel who were invited to enjoy the free comedy show presented by the GIs of Comedy, a comedic troupe of troops, consisting of Thom Tran, a retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt., U.S. Air Force Maj. Jose Sarduy and U.S. Army Pfc. Tom Irwin.
But, before the comedy started, a pre-show event was held outside the theater. At about 4:30 p.m., live music was performed by the Street Side Swingers, which consisted of John Cross and two of his students. A bugler, Bill Servis, also performed from atop the marquee of the Reg Lenna Civic Center.
The show was opened by a color guard presentation by Jamestown's Civil Air Patrol Squadron of the United States Air Force, which featured Jeff Rupp, 1st Lt., Matt Rupp, 1st Lt., Clayton Hanson, 2nd Lt., Colin Hanson, 2nd Lt. and Brandon Powell, 2nd Lt.
"I think it's a great opportunity to get the word out about the Civil Air Patrol, and to show honor to veterans and our country," said Rupp.
During the color guard, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rev. Daniel S. Rumfelt, chaplain at Lutheran and former chaplain of the U.S. Naval Reserve.
"I think its just super to recognize all the troops," said Rumfelt. "I was very happy to be asked to come and be a part of it because I grew up in a military family, and was in the military, so I'm always ready to salute."
Immediately following, Broadway star Jan Horvath and women from Jamestown's Drama Enrichment Program performed the "Boogie Woogie Medley."
Tran then took the stage to get the comedy ball rolling. He opened his set by talking about his involvement with Activision's "Call of Duty: Black Ops." He also joked about women being allowed to serve in the military: "I've served in Iraq, and I've been divorced. Guess which I'd rather do again," asked Tran. "Men on the battlefield will kill you, women will make you want to kill yourself."
According to Tran, he was a bit worried about hosting a comedy show at 5:30 in the afternoon, but it turned out a lot better than he thought it would.
"It's not the optimal time to do comedy, because as a comic we normally wake up around 2:30 in the afternoon," said Tran. "But, everybody here is just so ready to laugh, and it's amazing how hot this audience is – it's great."
Tran then introduced Irwin, whose exchange with the audience garnered both much laughter when he spoke about heart attacks and also a share of boos when he joked about how much he disliked microbreweries. "You're okay with my heart attack jokes, but not the microbrew one?" asked Irwin.
Irwin's performance was followed by the Cuban native Sarduy, who opened his set with a joke about how surprised the audience seemed about how white he looked. He then began talking about how the film "Titanic" would have been better if Cubans had been in it, and how he thought "I Love Lucy" was unrealistic. "A Cuban guy marries a white woman and his mother is nowhere to be found?" asked Sarduy. "My mother would be in the kitchen telling my wife what to cook for every meal."
Following the performance, a salute to the troops was held. As guests exited the theater, they were greeted by the Blue Star Mothers, who hosted a meet-and-greet with the GIs of Comedy. The Infinity Big Band also performed outside during the event. Cpl. Peter Carlo, of Dunkirk, a Korean War veteran, donated three flags, one to each member of the GIs of Comedy.
The GIs of Comedy travel the country with the goal of bringing the healing power of laughter to every veteran and service member. For more information, visit www.gisofcomedy.com.