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Eleanor Ghey and Henry Flynn, British Museum
If you listen carefully outside the Department of Coins and Medals at the moment you may hear the chink of money being counted. It's not a surprise donation or a lottery win, but Roman coins from the Beau Street Hoard being sorted into imperial reign, bag by bag, to obtain an idea of the date and contents of the hoard.
We collected the coins from conservator Julia Tubman in stages, as each bag was removed from the soil block the hoard was found in. Some are surprisingly heavy, about as much as I can lift comfortably. The silver coins have a pleasing weight in the hand and do not look over 1,700 years old.
The next stage of our work is to provide information on the hoard so it can be given a provisional valuation as part of the Treasure process. The hoard has already been declared Treasure at inquest under the Treasure Act 1996. Now the coins are almost all separate and reasonably clean, it will be possible for an independent expert to do this. As museum curators, we do not have expertise in questions of commercial value but we provide a listing of the contents. The provisional value is then considered by the Treasure Valuation Committee, which recommends a final value. The purchasing museum (in this case the Roman Baths Museum) is then able to raise funds for this amount, from which a reward is paid to interested parties (usually the finder and landowner) as applicable.
The results so far…
We have been able to sort and count seven of the eight Roman money bags contained within the hoard – one is still undergoing conservation. The total so far is 14,646 coins, but as the final bag is large we expect this to go up to over 16,000 coins.
In my previous post I described the three different types of coins in the hoard (denarii and early (silvery) and later (debased) radiates). With these three types of coins one might expect a wide date range between the bags. This has not been the case. We have the very latest denarii and late silver radiates, so that the bags could have been deposited within 20 to 30 years of each other (or sorted and re-deposited together). At the moment, the latest coins in the hoard date to the mid AD 270s quite precisely.
A conservation-themed display of the Beau Street Hoard is now on show in Case seven of the Citi Money Gallery. This case focuses on Treasure and hoarding and features a changing display intended to highlight new or exciting Treasure finds. The Beau Street display focuses on the excavation of the soil block and subsequent cleaning of the coins by Julia Tubman.
The content of the hoard is represented by three piles of coins – one pile of each denomination found in the moneybags – and the seven-week process of excavation and cleaning is illustrated using time-lapse video footage of the removal of the coins from the soil block.
An X-ray image, which provided the first visual evidence of the grouping of the coins and acted as a guide for the excavation, is also featured in the video. Some of the tools used by Julia during this process are displayed alongside the coins which have been cleaned for identification.
Find out more about the Beau Street hoard and the Roman Baths Museum fund-raising campaign.
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GREEN RIVER-John Vetere Jr., age 82, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at his daughters home while surrounded by family in Kaysville, Utah. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother returned home to his Father in Heaven after battling dementia for the past 18 months.
He was born Sept. 21, 1930 in Green River, Utah, the son of Giovanni Vetere Sr. and Mary Sacco. John married his sweetheart Bonnie Faye Bigelow on May 25, 1956. They just celebrated 57 years of marriage.
John lived life to the fullest. He was a hard working farmer and the longest standing member of the Eastern Utah Cattlemen's Association. Everyone loved and admired his personality and unprecedented work ethic. The most important thing in his life was spending time with his family and friends. He loved his country and served in the Army during the Korean War, earning two Bronze Stars. He was a friend to many and a hero to all that knew him.
John is survived by his wife, Bonnie Vetere of Green River; four daughters and one son, Carrie Vetere (Rex), Candice Vetere Brien (Butch), John Cory Vetere, Carmen Vetere, Crystal Vetere Halphin (Dave); brother, Jay Vetere of Green River; sister, Ida Vetere Ryan of Valencia, Calif. 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister, Charlie, Louie, Frank and Rose Politano; two half sisters, Elena and Jean.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 20, 2013, 11 a.m., at John Vetere's Ranch, (615 N. Hastings Road) in Green River, Utah. Vigil service will be held at Mitchell Funeral Home (233 East Main Street) in Price, Utah Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. The family will greet relatives and friends at Mitchell Funeral Home and at the Vetere Ranch Wednesday and Thursday one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Elgin Cemetery in Green River following the service. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of John at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net
The times we were able to spend with John will always be cherished. An amazing man who will truly be missed by so many!

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Scarlets provided the biggest shock of the opening weekend of the PRO12 with a 45-20 demolition of Leinster at Parc y Scarlets.
Scarlets provided the biggest shock of the opening weekend of the PRO12 with a 45-20 demolition of European champions Leinster at Parc y Scarlets.
Scott Williams and Liam Williams scored two first-half tries as the hosts led 14-6 at the break, with Ian Madigan responding for the visitors. Further tries in the second half from Wales' international George North (twice), Andy Fenby (twice) and Kieran Murphy confirmed the win.
The visitors managed consolation scores through Devin Toner and Madigan, but they have failed to win on the opening day for the past five years.
Due to reasons beyond their control, the Irish province went into the game with 11 international players unavailable and a further seven injured. They therefore had an unfamiliar looking line-up.
However, the defending Heineken Cup champions managed to open the scoring through Madigan. Their lead didn't last long, though, as centre Williams went over, Aled Thomas converting.
The other Williams, full-back Liam, became the next player to breach the Leinster defence after slick hands along the hosts' backline sent him across the whitewash.
Scarlets' fly-half Thomas once again did the honours from the tee as the Welsh region led 14-3, although Madigan reduced the deficit just before half-time.
But the home side continued their dominance in the second half as an unconverted try from North extended the advantage. A superb Aaron Shingler break then saw Fenby touch down, Thomas converting, as Leinster's challenge faded.
However, their severely weakened outfit were gallant throughout and were rewarded with Toner going over for a converted score.
Leinster's brief resistance was ended when late tries from Murphy, North and Fenby – the latter two converted by Rhys Priestland – added gloss to the scoreline.
Madigan had the last word when he went over with the last move of the match.
The scorers:
For Scarlets:
Tries: M. Williams, L. Williams, North 2, Fenby 2, Murphy
Cons: Thomas 3, Priestland
For Leinster:
Tries: Toner, Madigan
Cons: Madigan 2
Pens: Madigan 2
Scarlets:15 Liam Williams, 14 George North, 13 Gareth Maule, 12 Scott Williams, 11 Andy Fenby, 10 Aled Thomas, 9 Tavis Knoyle, 8 Rob McCusker (c), 7 Josh Turnbull, 6 Aaron Shingler, 5 Richard Kelly, 4 George Earle, 3 Deacon Manu, 2 Ken Owens, 1 Rhodri Jones.
Replacements: 16 Matthew Rees, 17 Phil John, 18 Samson Lee, 19 Sione Timani, 20 Kieran Murphy, 21 Gareth Davies, 22 Rhys Priestland, 23 Jonathan Davies.
Leinster: 15 Isa Nacewa, 14 Andrew Conway, 13 Brendan Macken, 12 Noel Reid, 11 Fionn Carr, 10 Ian Madigan, 9 Isaac Boss, 8 Leo Auva'a, 7 Shane Jennings (c), 6 Dominic Ryan, 5 Devin Toner, 4 Damian Browne, 3 Jamie Hagan, 2 Richardt Strauss, 1 Heinke van der Merwe.
Replacements: 16 Aaron Dundon, 17 Jack McGrath, 18 Martin Moore, 19 Tom Denton, 20 Jordi Murphy, 21 John Cooney, 22 Collie O'Shea, 23 Darren Hudson.
Venue: Parc y Scarlets
Referee: Neil Paterson (Scotland)
Assistant referees: Tim Hayes (Wales), Martyn Lewis (Wales)
Television match official: Nigel Whitehouse (Wales)


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Sometimes you just need to turn left instead of right. What a gift to see this on the way home from work tonight. I took these with my i-Phone because I had left Penelope at home today. These pictures don't do it near the justice it deserves.
I don't pretend to be a great photographer – just someone who loves to see things from behind the lens. If you really want to see some beautiful pictures, go check out Courtney and her gorgeous photography. She is extremely talented and I keep hoping one day I can talk her into teaching me a tenth of what she knows.
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Skip to comments.NBC's Lauer: 'Now the President Always Has to Back Up His Words With Proof?'
Posted on 02/05/2013 6:07:08 PM PST by chessplayer
During a panel discussion on Tuesday's NBC Today about the White House releasing a photo of President Obama skeet shooting to dispel doubt about his claim of doing it "all the time," co-host Matt Lauer worried about the precedent that had been set: "So like releasing the birth certificate a year or so ago, this is the next step, that now the President always has to back up his words with proof?"
"Trust but verify"
Newsflash, Lauer.
It's because he lies!
Pathological liars are required to provide proof.
"What difference does it make?"
Not every President need prove what they say is true. Only those who are mistrusted.
That's right, Pretty Boy.
You might even challenge him from time to time.
It's called "Journalism."
If Obama's defenders in the press and elsewhere didn't so strongly hide all of his outright lies and distortions, he'd look as absurd as he truly is.
The press must believe he's an affirmative action President (unqualified but entitled.)
When the President is a proven lying sack of sh!t like this one is, yes, he does have to back up his words with proof. And the sworn statements of impartial witnesses.
He didn't release his birth certificate, Matt. He released a clearly forged virtual COLB on-line.
He still hasn't released a valid birth certificate.
He has hidden virtually his entire history, and evidently the news media aren't interested in exploring any of it.
What grades did he get in school and college, Matt? No interest in that?
How hard would that be? Who would refuse such a simple request -- especially when it came with such a big payoff? Who?
Obama, that's who.
The man has secrets. Lots of 'em.
Obama has never had to back up anything when it comes to the this MSM.
A reputation is a terrible thing to lose!
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Matt, did someone insult your boyfriend Obama..poor baby can't take the heat..did you ever think Matt, maybe for just a split second, the reason why we question Obama is because he is a pathological LIAR
"Pretty Boy" ?
Hey Lauer you sack of crap, how about doing your job and getting answers to questions, hey here is an easy two.
Obama where were you when the attacks in Libya started and after you heard about it did you go to the situation room or did you go to bed knowing Americans were being attacked?
Lauer, you and your pathetic corrupt turds get lied to every day and all you lot do is repeat the talking points to the ignorant sheep and cult of obama out there.
Two fakes don't make a truth, Matt.
Only those that are 'credibility-challenged'...
I'm not so sure it's about the grades. It could be about the titles of the courses he took. Think of the reaction if his transcripts at Occidental and Columbia were loaded with courses like "African Studies 101" and "Economics 210: How to Create a Socialist Economy in America."
Well, Matt, as they say: "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof."
The picture did not show him shooting skeet, it merely showed him holding a shotgun, or a "gauge" as the gangstas call it.
Brought to you by the same leftist media who confessed that they never vetted Obama.
Anyway Matt, here's a refresher course for you: YOU LIE!
Hope that helps, Matt.
No, it's about whether he was listed as a foreign student or an American. It's about a social security number. I don't actually care what Obama took in college and I certainly don't care what his grades were.
I have his first four years in office to prove his incompetence. ;)
Like Matt is going to ever see any post here... get real folks, to him we either don't exist or are a bunch of hicks to be ignored.
You have to call, mail, email or confront him personally and even then he will probably ignore you.
I ignore him
Come to think of it, I don't recall people asking Reagan for proof he was telling the truth.
There's gotta be a hidden lesson in there somewhere.
And the Partisan Media Shills continue to baffle and amaze with their transparent hypocrisy. Thanks chessplayer.
And ye still doubt him?
In a word, yes. Even then, I'd check the "proof" very, very carefully.
Given hussein's demonstrated and documented propensity for lying I have long assumed anything and everything he says is a lie. I could list a couple dozen here off the top of my head, but that'd just waste time/space. Anyone that's interested can do a quick Internet search and find sites with hundreds of examples of hussein's lies.
So yes Matt, hussein has burned up any shred of credibility he may have once had - you ought to know how that goes. So yes, he does have to provide incontrovertible proof for any and every claim he makes. When the statements are in regards to his "image" then there is no proof - his image and legacy are irrecoverable.
Absolutely. And instead of just one Congressman yelling "you lie" at the State of the Union address, I want the whole damned Repulican side of the aisle to stand up and shout "YOU LIE" in unison this year . . . heck, make a chant out of it!!!! The President has disrespected the citizens of this nation by repeatedly deceiving them and lying to them. Screw the House rules.
He's not an honorable man.
You're right...
Prove it!
Yes Matt, it's what comes from being a serial liar.
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As you alight from the elevator, you see, at the end of a long, paneled corridor, a huge Wilson Hurley painting of a Mars sunset bleeding from rust to black; in one corner soars NASA's Mariner 4 spacecraft "on its way to oblivion," according to the caption.
T. Boone Pickens's office is a shrine to a life of Texas power and wealth: framed Western landscapes, a portrait of his platinum-haired wife, photos signed by Republican presidents, magazine covers featuring the impish billionaire during his corporate-raider days with headlines such as "Boone Pickens: Hero or Heel?" But Hurley's painting of Mars stands alone in encapsulating this singular moment for Pickens: At 80, he is hurtling ahead, oblivion be damned, toward new frontiers. His flight plan focuses on the escalating global-energy and environmental crises. He has minted billions with BP Capital, a fossil-fuel hedge fund he founded in 1996. He listed
Pickens wears hearing aids. His eyesight is failing, so he constantly asks the score of the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls basketball game he watches while we talk. His arm is in a cast, after a late-night fall. "They put in 11 pins and a plate," he says in his thick drawl, seated behind a huge wooden desk. "I got lucky. It could have been my head." Between calls from Michael Milken and the governors of Texas and Mississippi, I trail Pickens from his office to an investment meeting to a private dining room in Dallas's Park Cities Prime Steakhouse. As vivacious and thought-provoking as ever, he unspools his opinions, rancor, and rage.
Listening to all of your environmental ideas, it sounds like you're the Al Gore of Texas Republicans.
Don't connect me to Al Gore! A lot of what he says just doesn't make sense. Texans know I'm environmentally directed in some ways. But I'm realistic about what's going on. Industry people are comfortable with me. Gore talks about getting rid of the combustion engine. I don't talk about that.
You recently announced plans to build the world's largest wind farm, in the panhandle. Is that about money or the environment?
Money! First thing, it's about money. Of course, I'm also a good environmentalist. I can pass the saliva test. But I'm not going to go do a 4,000-megawatt wind farm for the environment first and money second. I'd rather go give money someplace else. You're talking about $10 billion.
What kind of return do you expect?
A minimum of 15%. It'll probably be closer to 25%.
Tell me about the project.
It's huge, the size of two nuclear plants in output, enough to power a million homes. More than 2,000 turbines, each between 2 and 3 megawatts. The first 1,000 megawatts will be ready by 2011, and 1,000 each year or two after that.
And you'll do all this on your beautiful 68,000-acre ranch?
I'm not going to have the windmills on my ranch. They're ugly. The hub of each turbine is up 280 feet, and then you have a 120-foot radius on the blade. It's the size of a 40-story building.
So whose land is it going on?
My neighbors', mainly south of my ranch. They'll get royalties of 4% to 7% on the energy produced, an average per turbine of $10,000 to $20,000 per year. They still can run cattle or farm on the land with the turbines there too. We'll put in only five per square mile. And unlike oil, this is not a declining situation. Let's say a guy has a 3 megawatt turbine, and it does $20,000 per year. It's going to be out there for, say, 100 years. You're talking about $2 million. It's not like having an oil well that's a real pisser for a few years, and then it starts to decline.
What about when the wind doesn't blow?
[Pickens purses his lips and starts puffing.] That's the problem with wind generation. You've got to supplement it with a gas-fired or coal-fired source so whoever buys it gets continuous 24-7 generation.
So you're going to build that?
Either we will or someone else, like TXU.
What happens if Congress doesn't extend the $20-per-megawatt-hour Production Tax Credit for wind — set to expire December 31? On a project this size, that's an $80,000 deduction every hour at full capacity.
Then you've got a dead duck. It would be hard to go without a subsidy. But they'll probably pass it.
Transmission is a major challenge for most wind projects — getting the electricity to where the people are.
That's right. The hardest part is having rights-of-way and buyers someplace.
You've been planning a $3 billion water pipeline from the Texas panhandle to Dallas. Would the wind and water be transported along the same corridor?
Yes, if it goes to Dallas. We bought $45 million worth of water rights in Roberts County. We'll transport 200,000 acre-feet of water a year. And we set up a water district that gives us the power of eminent domain for the transmission corridor. We can issue tax-free bonds. It has all the favorable characteristics of a city government.
You put $1.2 million into the last Texas elections, didn't you?
I don't know. I don't keep track.
The advocacy group Texans for Public Justice alleged that you used that money to get a bill passed that allowed you to create and control the water district without local voters' approval.
That's not true. I never asked any elected official for that. It's bullshit.
Did that law help you with your wind and water projects?
The bill lets us use the right-of-way from the water district for both water and wind. But I didn't even know anything about the bill until it was over with.
How important is wind to America's future energy needs?
The United States today runs on 987,000 megawatts, and the demand is going to increase 150,000 megawatts in the next 10 years — 15%. We could supply most of that with wind from the Great Plains, from Texas to North Dakota, but we've got to set up corridors to the West Coast and to the East Coast.
So you're an oil man who's turning his back on oil?
Foreign oil is costing us $500 billion a year. In 10 years, $5 trillion goes out of the country. It's nuts. It's the greatest transfer of wealth from one area to another in the history of the world.
You argue in your new book, The First Billion Is the Hardest (out in September from Crown), that global oil supply is slowing.
If I'm right, world oil supply has peaked. Existing fields are going to start declining at 5% to 8% per year, and it's like a treadmill: As your production declines, it gets harder to keep up. Look at the biggest oil field in the world, Ghawar in Saudi Arabia; for every barrel of oil, they're lifting six of water. That means the field has matured. It peaked at 5.7 million barrels a day; now it's 4 million.
What will happen in the next five years?
Demand will go up, and price will go up.
Take a stab at what we'll be paying at the pump in five years.
Oh hell, that's so far out. Maybe $6 to $8 a gallon.
You've advocated a higher gasoline tax. What do you think the tax ought to be?
I don't have a formula. I've just said, if it were up to me, I'd raise the tax to kill demand. And the people who are going to be most hurt by it, give them a break on payroll taxes or something else.
Is ethanol part of the solution?
Ethanol is political. That's what Bob Dole told me in 1989. He called me up and said, "Quit talking down ethanol. You need to understand something: There are 21 farm states, and that's 42 senators. Those senators want ethanol." He said, "Are you getting the picture?" And I said, "Yeah, it's coming through pretty clear." [Dole confirms that Pickens's account is "probably accurate."]
Not exactly an inspiring vision of Congress.
The leadership is absolutely, totally pissy in Congress — a real conglomeration of fruitcakes. I mean pitiful people.
So would you cut the ethanol subsidy?
No. Hell, I'd rather subsidize ethanol or cream soda than have the money going out of the country buying oil. If you subsidize ethanol, the technology will ultimately get better. Corn will not be the primary ethanol fuel. They'll go to something cellulosic. People who are against it say, "It costs so much to buy ethanol." It costs more to buy oil from the Middle East. You're better off circulating money in the United States. Create jobs here.
Are you supporting any of the current presidential candidates?
I always support the Republicans. I had a tough choice between McCain and Hillary... . That's a joke. I think she's basically not an honest person.
You were a major funder of the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth campaign in 2004. Senator John Kerry says you rolled back your million-dollar challenge to anyone who found anything false in the campaign, after he challenged it.
He said that? He's a fucking liar. I didn't roll back anything. He never showed me one thing that was not factual. I said, "I'll give anyone a million dollars if they can show anything that was not factual in the ads." Those ads were perfect.
Money and politics aside, you've long said — like Al Gore — that climate change is happening, and it's man-made.
It could be that it's happening naturally, and we've pushed it over the edge. Regardless, I'm going to take action. Opponents say it's going to cost so much money to address. And I say, well, hell, go ahead and spend it. I'd rather take a chance that I'm right than that I'm wrong. I don't want to wait around until the house burns down 'til I decide whether it's a serious fire or not.
David Case wrote about AOL's struggle to survive, in the April Fast Company.
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By PERCY MOUNTEERHuntington
If you are considering opening a business think twice about it, or maybe even 10 times. In today's world of regulations and the unwillingness to look beyond them, it is almost impossible for a small business to get off the ground. There is no common sense being used anymore and if a small business is going to make it they need some common sense and cooperation of the cities in which they are doing business.
I help run the Star Theatre and Fun Center Grill and I went to Huntington City to try and put in an overnight campsite for people passing through town so they can get a bite to eat at the grill, watch a movie and take a nap so they can move on safely. I was told by Huntington City Planning and Zoning that I didn't meet any of the criteria because we didn't have enough acreage. I was told I would need at least one acre of land. We have one and a quarter acres of land in the middle of town that include the theatre and grill with an empty lot between the two and behind them.
At City Hall we were told that we didn't have the necessary paperwork in place and we didn't have the necessary bathrooms. We have nine bathroom stalls in the theatre and grill available for the public. They said they were separate businesses and we couldn't use them. If we can't use the rest rooms for our grill and theatre, then of course the idea won't work, so we left the meeting, defeated again.
All of our surrounding neighbors have signed a letter stating they are in support of us turning our back lot into a parking area for someone to park overnight.
We are trying to find a way to diversify our business so that it can stay afloat. Our decision to open the theatre was based on us wanting to offer something to the kids in the county and to make a difference in the community. It takes a lot of money to keep things afloat but every time we try to find a way to keep the theatre and grill running we hit roadblocks from the city because of regulations and an unwillingness to help.
Rather than always being told no, wouldn't it be nice for a city to say we want to help you with your business and here are the things you need to do to make your idea work and here's the things we can do to help you succeed.
But we don't hear that.
It seems to me that regulations should exist to help a community, not used to beat the community over the head. Small business owners really stick their necks out when trying to start a business and it would be nice if the city you reside in would offer a little more help and a little less resistance.


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Energy has a key role in economic and social development but there is a general lack of rural energy development policies that focus on agriculture. Agriculture has a dual role as an energy user and as an energy supplier in the form of bioenergy. This energy function of agriculture offers important rural development opportunities as well as one means of climate change mitigation by substituting bioenergy for fossil fuels. This report focuses on the challenges and opportunities of advancing modern bioenergy technology, in general, and on the technical, environmental and economic benefits of the energy function of agriculture, in particular. This report has been prepared as a contribution of FAO to the 9th Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development to be held in April 2001 and its follow up, which is expected to accelerate the global move towards more sustainable energy systems.
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Erik Kriek is a comic artist from Amsterdam. His main character is called Gutsman, an anti-superhero whom Erik Kriek uses to parody the golden age of comics, particularly superheroes and E.C. comics. Gutsman comics are often wordless and in black and white. Kriek often appears in Gutsman comics himself, and Gutsman is always victorious over him.
Erik Kriek publishes regularly in Zone 5300 magazine. The magazine also ran his series of Lovecraft adaptations, that were collected in the critically praised book 'Het onzienbare, en andere verhalen van H. P. Lovecraft' by Oog & Blik in 2012. He also draws for Vrij Nederland, and makes designs for album covers, posters and skateboards.
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In 1998, he exhibited his work at Galerie Lambiek, a festive happening which also showcased the Rietveld Academy-trained artist's talents as a painter and lithographer. When he's not sweating it out over the drawing board, Erik can be seen on stage at various Irish bars, as a singer and banjo player. All Gutsman aficionados know that their man appreciates being offered a pint at such occasions.
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Gilbreath's e-commerce experience stretches back to January 2001 when he founded TexasBikeTrails.com, a venture he describes on LinkedIn as a provider of "digital images to sell to athletic event coordinators, sponsors and competitors." Along the way he also worked as e-commerce and marketing manager for McCoy Corp., where his tasks include managing private-label credit card program, and as an online marketing consultant. He's also spoken at the Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition.
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ShipStation launched in 2010. Jones previously worked as president of Journey Education Marketing Inc., a reseller of software for students, faculty and schools, which Digital River Education Services Inc. bought in 2010. Gilbreath also worked for Journey, as director of marketing, brand strategy and merchandising. Jones also was founder and CEO of education products e-retailer Academic SuperStore, which Journey Education Marketing acquired in 2009. Gilbreath also worked at Academic SuperStore, including as director of online marketing operations, according to his LinkedIn profile.


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actually, there was an industry survey that predicted single-serving pie was the next thing.
pie is like 2009. wtf
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The Bajoran system was an inhabited star system. This system contained fourteen planets, with Bajor being the largest, and a plasma field. This plasma field, named the Denorios Belt, was located between the orbits of Bajor IX and Bajor X and formed a natural border between the inner and outer system. (DS9: "The Nagus") This system was located approximately 30,000 light years from the galactic core in the Alpha Quadrant. (Star Trek: Voyager, Season 7 production art [1])
In the 16th century, according to legends, the Bajorans used lightships for exploring the system. (DS9: "Explorers")
During the 24th century, it was a key system for the United Federation of Planets and the Dominion during the Dominion War, as it contained the Bajoran wormhole, the only stable connection to the Gamma Quadrant. The system was briefly occupied by the Dominion in 2373-2374, but was later retaken by the Federation as a result of Operation Return. (DS9: "Emissary", "Favor the Bold", "Sacrifice of Angels")
List of planetsEdit
- Bajoran sun (primary)
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The Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual stated that the Bajor system is 52 light years from Earth. (citation needed • edit)
Star Trek: Star Charts (p. 34) stated that Bajor was the seventh planet of this system.
According to StarTrek.com, Bajor VIII is also known as "Andros".
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What are Itachi's real intentions of joining Akatsuki? Is he really working with, or against them? I mean I know he destroyed his clan, but he left his brother alive, why? He betrayed Konoha to join Akatsuki, why?
I think Itachi knows some of the secrets of Uchiha Madara if not all. I think he killed everyone in his clan because he knew Madara would seek them out maybe to recruit them or use their power. Since Itachi was the strongest in his clan he knew none of them would stand a chance against Madara, so he killed them. He left Sasuke alive because he had potential to surpass Itachi and he may even have the power to defeat Madara.
Itachi was one of the top ninja not only in his clan but Konoha. For him to just betray Konoha to join a team of renegade ninja, to me, doesn't seem like a good enough reason. Even the Kyuubi stated that Sasuke's power is as sinister as Madara's, so it seems like he has the potential to rival if not surpass Madara. I think Itachi is planning to try and stop Madara or atleast make it so that Sasuke is strong enough to do it if Itachi were to fail. Also about everyone saying Itachi shed tears for Sasuke, I think that is false. I think it was more of him feeling Tobi/Madara's presense and the bad omen of storm brewing(he wasnt crying.)
If Itachi were to betray Akatsuki I think Kisame would help :x
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When I was taking classes at Mote Marine for the "guide" or docent program, they had those egg cases that they passed around. We had a long class on the sharks who laid the eggs cases and some species that birthed live babies, no egg cases at all.
Live-bearing sharksAlmost 70% of the sharks living today have developed a method to care for their brood inside the female's body. In many aspects it resembles the reproductive method of mammals. The eggs are fertilized in the upper part of the fallopian tube and are encased in only a very thin membrane. The females then retain the developing eggs in the last extended section of the fallopian tube which is thus termed the womb or uterus. Protected by the mother's body, the pups develop and are born as self-sufficient sharks following a gestation period of 6 to 22 months. The size of the pups at birth is usually between 45 and 60 cm.
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Daniel Briere has a hairline fracture in his wrist, but Flyers GM Paul Holmgren provided a positive outlook on his status Monday.
Martin Hanzal and Ryan White have been traded to Minnesota for a series of draft picks.
Ben Bishop has been traded to the Los Angeles Kings.
Brad Marchand is still on fire.
Jamie Benn did a bit of everything during Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Bruins.
Darnell Nurse is set to make his long-awaited return to the ice on Sunday against the Predators after missing the last 35 games.
The flu bug appears to have bitten Ben Bishop, as he was absent from Sunday's practice with the team.
Corey Crawford will be scratched from his Sunday start due to illness.
It looks like every team wanting to make a blockbuster deal with the Rangers is asking about J.T. Miller according to Larry Brooks of the New York Post.
Gabriel Landeskog collected two goals and an assist as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on Saturday.
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on Saturday, giving Jeremy Smith his first win at 27 years old.
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ST. GEORGE-John Keith Albrecht, 88, died of cancer, Oct. 23, 2008, in St. George, Utah. He was born Aug. 29, 1920 in Fremont, Utah to Claude M. and Laprele McKnight Albrecht. His family moved to Minersville, Utah where he spent his youth. He graduated from Beaver High School. He attended the BAC and Utah State University. He married Patricia June Scrivener on Sept. 7, 1948 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Keith taught Vocational Agriculture and was an FFA Advisor at Roosevelt High School (two years) and Emery County Schools (34 years), where he raised his family in Ferron, Utah. The family also lived in Tonga for three years where he was a teacher at Liahona High School. Keith was the president of the Utah State Vocational Agricultural Association for two years. He was president of the Southeastern Livestock Show and on the Ferron Peach Day Committee. He retired to St. George, Utah in 1992. He loved livestock and gardening. Spending time with his family was his greatest joy.
Keith was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He filled a mission as a young man in the Eastern Canadian Mission. He has served as bishop, high counselor, and temple ordinance worker. He served in the Suva-Fiji Mission with his wife on the island of Tarawa.
He was a World War II veteran, serving in the European Theatre. He was a member of the American Legion and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Keith is survived by his wife, Patricia of St. George and seven children: Nancy (daughter) and Richard Judd, Karen (daughter) and Michael Johnson, Harriett (daughter) and Scott Reid, Kent (son) and Sherrie Albrecht, Ann (daughter) and Gary Temple, Sandra (daughter) and Kelly Stacey, and Stuart (son) and Sarah Albrecht. Keith and Patricia have 24 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Keith is also survived by Sheldon Albrecht (brother). Preceded in death by parents, Milton Albrecht (brother), Elaine Anderson (sister), and Brent Johnson (grandson).
The family would like to express its deep gratitude and appreciation to Dixie Regional Medical Center third floor nursing staff, and Dr. Robert Lemon, who provided extraordinarily warm and loving care.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at 2 p.m., at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Boulevard, St. George, Utah. A visitation was held Friday, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and Saturday from 12:30-1:30 p.m., both at the mortuary. Interment was in the St. George Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221. See Metcalf's website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences and full obituary and funeral listings.


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IntroductionLatin literature, the literature of ancient Rome and of that written in Latin in later eras.
Very little remains of the ritualistic songs and the native poetry of the Romans and Latins before the rise of a literature. The history of the Roman Empire is fundamental to the fabric of this literature: in the first three centuries of its development, the influence of captive Greece was all-pervasive.
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Push notifications have been mobile apps' secret weapon. They enable the app developer, such as a retailer, to deliver short messages that overlay on smartphone and tablet screens, appearing atop anything a device user is viewing or, if the device is off, turning the screen on for a moment to display the message and sound an alert tone. Push notifications can be delivered when an app is open or, more important, when an app is closed. So retailers can send occasional marketing messages to app users to get those consumers to keep using the app, presuming the users gave the OK for a retailer to send push messages. Most apps ask users to OK push messages when they first are opened.
Walgreen Co., for example, uses push notifications in its apps to alert consumers when they have prescriptions that are ready to be refilled. Walgreens tied push messages together with text messages and e-mails and, though it declines to reveal exact figures, says push notifications have been a "big win" for the company.
Now, two vendors are taking push notifications out of the realm of apps and into the mobile web. Usablenet Inc., an m-commerce platform provider, and Xtify Inc., which specializes in mobile customer engagement via mobile messaging, have come up with a technology that enables retailers with mobile commerce web sites to deliver push notifications through the browser. While these mobile web-based push messages can only be sent when a consumer is on a retailer's m-commerce site, they can be used like app-based push messages to display to consumers special offers or send customized reminders, such as when a customer has abandoned products in a shopping cart.
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The Spardette Spring Performance was held on March 18. The 2002-03 Spardettes are Ariane Tucker, Jamie Hanson, Ashley Blake, Kisty Bowden, Jessica Mason, Brayci Griffin, Carrie Bell, Aubrey Jensen, Bradee Seely, Samantha Jones, Kaylynn Snow, Allison Ware, Savanna Allred, Karrie Johansen and Kristine Johansen. They are coached by Nadene Hinkins.
The evening began with a welcome by Hinkins followed by Bethany Peacock singing the national anthem. Hinkins then introduced each of the Spardettes as they were escorted across the floor by their fathers and brothers.
The Spardettes performed many different styles of dance. They ranged from jazz, lyrical jazz, prop and kick to hip hop, stylized jazz, and military. There were several guest performances: four San Rafael students sang "Prayer of the Children," Kaylee Edgehouse, a former Spardette sang, the Emery High, San Rafael, and Canyon View cheerleaders performed. There was even a special dance with the drill team and some of the young men fromEmery High.
The senior Spardettes performed a special number together. The evening came to a close with the Spardettes performing their military routine and then the girls presented Hinkins with a gift for all her hard work.
Young men who participated were: Daniel Espino, Dillon Hickok, Matt Harrison, Adam Ware, Michael Stream, Curt Jensen, Daniel Luke, Courtney Hansen, Brad Bentley, Trevor Cowley, Landon Watson, Jason Stevens, Daniel Kinder, Donald Greenburg and Bryson Hinkins.


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Harmony Circus is coming to Castle Dale for two performances on April 14. Show times will be 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Emery County Recreation Building, 75 South 400 East. The circus is billed as the Greatest Little Show. Fun for the entire family.
The Emery County Democrats will be holding their county convention and dinner on April 16 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Museum of the San Rafael (96 No. 100 E. in Castle Dale). All interested people are welcome to attend. Democrat County Commissioner candidate will be voted on and state party officer candidates will speak. Congressman Jim Matheson will be the Keynote speaker. Dinner, entertainment and prize drawing will also be provided. Tickets will be available at the door or contact your precinct chair or Kim Player or Duane Collard.
The Emery County Republican Convention will be held on April 13 at Huntington Elementary beginning promptly at 7 p.m. Registration for County Delegates will begin at 6:15 p.m. All Emery County residents are encouraged to attend this convention where Republican Gubernatorial, State, Congressional and local Commissioner Candidates will address the convention. The convention hall will be open at 6 p.m. for the public to meet and visit with the candidates.
Seniors of Emery County are welcome to attend a Garden Party at the Castle Dale Senior Center on April 19 at 1 p.m. Come and learn how to take care of your gardens. There will also be painting of Happy Factory cars.
April 7 at 7 p.m., Secrets of the Shroud; April 7 at 8 p.m., The Fifth Gospel: the Land and Sea of Galilee; April 7 at 9 p.m., The Illuminated Bible; April 8 at 8 p.m. Frontline's Diet Wars; and on April 29 at 8 p.m. Frontline's The Jesus Factor.
Ferron, City Hall, April 15, 4-6 p.m., contact Charlene Freeman-384-2337; Orangeville, Cottonwood Elementary, April 6, 5-7 p.m., contact Jami Butterfield-748-5369 or Gayleen Cox-748-2052; Castle Dale, Emery County Recreation Building, April 7, 5-7 p.m., contact LuAnn Koch-381-5294 after 6 p.m.; Huntington, Town Hall, April 14, 5:30-7 ap.m., contact Kerrie Sherman-687-9569; Elmo, Library, April 6, 4-5 p.m., contact Mitzi Zserai-653-2223; Cleveland, contact Tina Oliver-653-2809.
Registration is being held for Emery County Men's Softball league at the Emery County Recreation office located at 75 Sount 400 East, Castle Dale. Deadline for registration is May 17. All fees must be paid at time of registration. No exceptions. For more information, contact Emery County Recreation at 381-2108.
Registration is being held for Emery County Women's Softball league at the Emery County Recreation office, located a 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale. Deadline for registration is May 17. All fees must be paid at time of registration. No exceptions. For more information, contact Emery County Recreation at 381-2108.
Time to think of getting your photographs ready for the Emery County Fair. Contact Stan Mathis for the requirements necessary to have your photos mounted and ready for the fair. Call him at 381-2466.
Scrapbooking is the new category for the Emery County Fair this year. Pull out your best pages to enter into the competition, or better still, you have four months to construct pages for judging. There will be five days of scrapbook demonstrations held at the county recreation building, If you are interested in presenting a demonstration, contact Jerilyn Mathis at 381-2554 (work) or 381-2466 (home) for further information.
Can you spare a "time?" That's right, just a few hours of time once a week to make somebody happy. You know how good you feel when you do something for someone else. If you're a senior citizien with time on your hands please call, you'll be glad you did. 653-2295, 687-2458 or 748-2650.
Special Needs Dance registration will be held April 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Emery County Recreation office, 75 South 400 East, Castle Dale. The program will be April 15-16. This program is for children who are physically or mentally challenged. For more information, contact Emery County Recreation at 381-2108.
In a ruling issued on March 24, the US Court of Appeals has temporarily restored internet connections for the BLM and other Dept. of Interior agencies. This ruling will remain in effect until further review by the court.
Hey kids! The Castle Dale Library is sponsoring a poster contest. The theme for the contest is "Something for Everyone at the Library." Please include the theme on your poster. Bring posters in by April 16. Posters will be displayed during national library week, April 19-23. Winners will be announced April 23 at 4 p.m. during Book Talk.
Bob Bennett and Utah Rural Development Council host third annual Rural Business Conference on May 25, at the Sevier Valley Center in Richfield. For more information visit www.ruralutah.com, or contact Quinn Warnick, at 435-628-5514.
Huntington Lions Club will hold an Easter egg hunt in Huntington on April 7 at 2 p.m. at the city park on Main Street.
Emery Town is reprinting the original Emery Town 1883-1981 history book. Advance orders are being taken at the Emery Town Office. Call 286-2417 to reserve your copy. Plans are underway for the 24th of July celebration. Anyone wishing to set up a booth should contact city hall. Arts and Crafts are also being added to the celebration this year. Either for display or for sell. The annual talent show and games are also scheduled.
Mission San Rafael: Good Friday, Lord's Passion, April 9, 6 p.m.; Easter Mass, April 11, 2 p.m.; St Michael Mission in Green River: Easter Mass, April 11, 8 a.m.
Open burn window is March 27-May 2. Come into the city hall for a burn permit before you burn. Individuals who do not obtain a burn permit may be subject to penalties.
Honor a teacher with a nomination for the Crystal Apple/Southeastern Teacher of the Year award. Sponsored by Emery Telcom. Nomination forms can be picked up at your local schools and at Emery Telcom's business offices in Price and Orangeville and at the Emery County Progress Office, 410 East Main Street, Suite B in Castle Dale. Nominations due on or before April 16. For more information call Sandy Behling at 435-748-2223.
Cleveland Town burn window will be March 22-May 2. Cleveland Town now requires everyone who plans a controlled burn to obtain a burn permit from the town hall. For more information, call 653-2310. This includes yard waste.
Crafters are needed for the Castle Country Annual Spring Festival to be held April 23-24. For more information, contact Gay Lee at 381-2108 or 381-2850 or Debbie at 472-9570.
Come one, come all, to celebrate the retirement of Emery Jones on April 13 at 6 p.m. at Emery High School auxiliary gym. Peer helpers, teachers, associates and friends are welcome.
All preschool and elementary age children are welcome to attend the awesome Castle Dale Easter Egg Hunt at Cheddar Field on April 7 beginning at 5:30 p.m., sharp. Remember to bring your Easter baskets to load up with prizes and candy. This is a free event sponsored by Castle Dale City and youth council.
A field service officer from the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be in your area to assist you in understanding and applying for rightful VA benefits, preparing and documenting application for compensation, pension, hospitalization and other benefits on April 8, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in the Price Workforce Service Center.
Story Time for pre-schoolers will be held every Friday at 11 a.m. Come and laugh it up with us.
The Emery High School Rodeo Team will host their annual rodeo April 16-17 at the rodeo grounds in Castle Dale. The rodeo will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday. A moment to honor the seniors on the team will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday evening.
Controlled burn season will be March 27-May 2. Stop in at city hall and fill out a burn permit before you burn. Calling in burn information to city hall will no longer be acceptable. Individuals who burn without signing a permit may be subject to penalties.
Scouts have you been working on your booth for the Scout A Rama that will be held on May 1 at the Emery County Recreation Building in Castle Dale? Cub Scouts do you have your posters made? The Cub Scouts will be around selling tickets for this. Ticket sales will begin April 1. To make this Scout A Rama successful, we all need to have a booth. Let's make this the biggest Scout A Rama ever. Support the scouting program.
The in home Rx programs makes available breathing medications and nebulizers to patients who may have asthma, emphysema or COPD at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. Call 1-800-344-5764 or visit the website www.inhomerx.com for more information on the details of this program.
Ferron Elementary PTO encourages all residents of Ferron to help them to read 1 million pages. As you read for work or leisure, keep track of the pages you read. Record keeping forms are available at Ferron Elementary, Ferron Library and Ferron City Hall during business hours. Forms may be returned to the same locations. Totals will be recorded every Friday and posted on the marque in front of the school. For information contact the school at 384-2383.
Each year hundreds of children in Emery and Carbon counties become wards of the juvenile court system due to child abuse, neglect or abandonment. The child welfare system can only devote so much time and attention to each individual case and , consequently, to each individual child. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteers are ordinary men and women who find it in their hearts and their schedules to help these abused and neglected children. Those interested in volunteering should contact Kerrie, the CASA coordinator at 435-381-5595.
The 2004 Utah Conference on Service "Engaging Community" will be held April 6-8 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Visit www.volunteers.utah.gov for more information and to register.
AARP Driver Safety is coming to the Castle Dale Senior Center on April 29-30. This class was formerly known as the defensive driving class. The eight hour course will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. Call Carol Ziegler at 381-5023 for price information. Seniors may qualify for discounted auto insurance.
Biking by Choice is sponsoring a bicycle ride through Utah to remind Utahns about the Utah donor registry. The ride will begin on the Idaho border in late April and rides will be on the weekends to continue through the state. A main event ride will begin in Huntington and will continue for six days through the heart of Utah. For details, write to David at 215 East 300 North, Orem, UT 84057 or send an email to (email@example.com).
The Senior Mobility Program makes available to senior citizens and the permanently disabled, power electric wheelchairs at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. Call 1-800-451-0971 to see if you qualify.
Utah Valley Cancer Center, located at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center has a new toll-free phone number. Anyone can call 1-866-549-3800 to schedule an appointment, get information about local cancer support groups or to find out more about IHC cancer services and physicians. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Now is the time to start thnking about entries. For information , contact Bernice Payne at 653-2212, the Extension Office at 381-2381 or Kathy Justice at 687-2403. This year's theme is "Building Bridges." We encourage everyone to join in and submit an entry. Prizes will be awarded this year. The exhibits will become a thing to remember. There are many talented people in this county and the exhibits in last year were among the best in the state. Help keep the number of exhibits growing and improving.


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Robot sales in 2011 exceeded all expectations
Sales increased by 30 percent to about 150,000 units
Frankfurt, 16 February 2012 - "The success of the global robotics industry continued in 2011," said Dr. Shinsuke Sakakibara, IFR President, on Thursday in Frankfurt. "Investments in robot automation again surged in all regions!"
Based on the results of the IFR Quarterly Statistics the IFR estimates that in 2011, sales of industrial robots will reach the new peak level of about 150,000 units. This would be an increase of about 30% compared to 2010. Already in 2010, sales greatly recovered from the dramatic downturn in 2009. In 2010, particularly, the automotive industry was the main driver of the strong growth. But for 2011, robot suppliers reported a considerable increase of demand also from the general industry, i.e. all other industries without automotive.
Dr. Sakakibara commented: "Thanks to the demand of emerging countries including China, the sales of factory automation apparatus are increasing. However, the growth of sales of machine tools seems to be slowing down under the influence of Europe's currency crisis and/or a Chinese tight-money policy. But, this does not apply to robots."
The IFR Vice President, Arturo Baroncelli, COMAU, Italy, added: "We were sure about a good year in 2011 but the results have been far better than the expectations. In a still unclear worldwide economic scenario one thing is certain: the use of robots always guarantees fast return of investments and dramatic improvements in terms of quality. And this is true both in car and general industry, both in emerging countries and nations having a long industrial tradition."
The robotics industry is looking forward to AUTOMATICA 2012 in May in Munich, Germany, which will present automation solutions and innovations in all application areas. It is set to give the robotics and automation industry an additional boost.
Also other robot suppliers confirmed this successful development.
Per Vegard Nerseth, Head of ABB Robotics, Switzerland:
"The recovery in the global industrial robot market that began in 2010 continued strongly through 2011 and resulted in record-breaking numbers. Growth in the automotive sector continued unabated and was strongly supported by an increased uptake in growth segments such as electronics, solar and food and beverage. We fully expect this growth to continue through 2012 with the increased demand throughout the Asia region continuing to be an important factor. Consequently, we also expect the strong trend towards a significant shift in manufacturing footprint to Asia to be maintained. I firmly believe that the value proposition of robotic solutions for manufacturers of all sizes has never been better and look forward to seeing this reflected in the continued growth of the industry."
Dr. Michael Wenzel, Managing Director, Reis Group Holding, Germany:
"These figures clearly show the ongoing demand for industrial automation and robotics as a key component therein. We expect this trend to continue, maybe with a reduced growth rate, which will be a result of the global economic growth rates. However, the positive development in all application fields, in automotive and general industry and in all regions shows that the robotics industry has a broad market base and a high potential for further growth."
Manfred Gundel, IFR Board Member and CEO KUKA Roboter Germany:
"The year 2011 was one of the most successful years in the history of the KUKA Robot Group. We increased the turnover in the robotics division again by 40%. With this regard, China was the most rapidly growing robot market. In 2011, we saw a considerable increased demand among all manufacturing industries after 2010 when the automotive industry was the main driver of the growth. Therefore, we decided to increase our production capacities. The potential for robot use is enormous. I am sure, that the global mega trends like sustainability, increasing industrialization and the demographic shift will boost the robotics industry."
Olaf C. Gehrels, President FANUC Luxembourg Corporation:
"FANUC's Robot division in Europe has experienced a tremendous growth in 2011, achieving record booking levels. Despite the sluggish European economies, demand for yellow robots continuous to be high in the automotive industry as well as in general industry, making FANUC the preferred supplier in most European markets. We forecast a further substantial growth for 2012 and beyond. To support our world-wide expansion, FANUC Corp. Japan increased its robot production platform in 2011 to a staggering level of 60.000 units per year. "
Manfred Stern, President & COO Yaskawa Europe, Germany:
"2011 was a record year for Yaskawa robots in terms of growth for both sales and bookings. This global trend was also seen in Europe, where our sales have grown in the range of some 40%. The demand was mainly driven by the automotive sector, including Tier 1 customers. The demand for 2012 is still high despite of the softening of the general economic environment. A significant growth is expected from applications like 'Packaging, Picking and Placing', 'Assembly', 'Material Handling' and 'Medical / Life Science', based on our Dual Arm Robots and the recently launched Delta Robot."
Dr. Hans Schumacher, President & CEO, Dürr Systems, Germany:
"2011 was the best year of the company history - in all business sectors. In the area of application technology, we sold for example 1,800 painting and sealing robots; in the last years before, the number was on average 500-700. In addition, we could report the sale of the 6,000th painting robot."
Jeff Burnstein, President, Robotic Industries Association, USA:
"The growing interest in automation combined with the strengthening of North American manufacturing industries, particularly automotive, contributed to a great year for the robotics industry."
John Dulchinos, President & CEO, Adept Technology, USA:
"I think another factor we saw in 2011 was the decision by many US manufacturing companies to keep manufacturing at home by automating, and in some cases, bringing back manufacturing that had previously been sent overseas."
Mike Bomya, President, Nachi Robotic Systems Inc., USA
"For the world-wide group companies of Nachi-Fujikoshi's robot division, 2011 continued the strong recovery that commenced in 2010. Shipped units world-wide increased nearly 80% and in the North American region the growth was over 70%. The Automotive sector was the most important driver for the improved turnover, but emerging manufacturing economies also made significant contribution. The general industry segment is experiencing a good rebound and a growing acceptance of robotic solutions as a key to cost competitive manufacturing. Our expectations for 2012 are quite optimistic - for the North American market, new investments in Mexico will figure prominently in the growth."
Do you still have questions? Gudrun Litzenberger, IFR Statistical Department, Telephone +49 69 66 03-1502 is ready to answer.


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Students are automatically considered for these scholarships by filling the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Angelo Bonadonna Jr. Study Abroad Scholarship
Established in 2011 in memory of Angelo Bonadonna Jr., '08, by his family and friends, recipients of this scholarship are adventurous and curious students seeking to know the world and themselves through study abroad experiences.
Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation Scholarship
An annual grant generously provided by the Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation. This award supports general scholarships based on merit and financial need.
Adele '33 and Elmer Blecke Memorial Scholarship
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Merit-based scholarships offered to students of Italian descent.
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Robert and Mary Rita Stump Family Perpetual Scholarship Fund
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Dear Mr. Dad: My four-year-old daughter gets bored incredibly quickly. She'll do something for five or ten minutes and then she's up and on to something else. I'm having trouble keeping her occupied, since we run out of activities in less than an hour. We had her screened for ADD and other conditions, but the tests all came back fine. Is there some way to keep her focused for more than just a few minutes?
A: Did you know that a normal attention span for a child is 2-5 minutes for each year of age? For your daughter, that's 8-20 (a big range, but not far from the "five or ten minutes" you mentioned).
There may be a number of issues at play here.
- Your child's temperament. Some children tend to be low energy, others bounce off the walls. Some are boisterous, others quiet. Some can pay attention for an hour, others have the attention span of a gnat.
- All preschoolers are easily distracted—even the ones with long attention spans. The difference is that some children can get back to what they were originally doing, while others—like your daughter—can't (or don't).
- Curiosity and excitement. There are so many things for your daughter to discover and explore in her world. She may think that if she finishes her puzzle, she won't have time to start drawing. So, in an attempt to fit everything in, she ends up beginning a lot of activities but not finishing any.
That said, your daughter needs to develop the ability to concentrate on one task at a time and finish each activity before moving on to the next. When she starts school, she'll be expected to complete assignments and projects in a timely and efficient manner. The sooner you help her develop those skills, the better. Here are some activities that should help.
- Read. Hopefully you're already doing this. But if not, it's never too late to start. Begin with five to ten minutes and gradually increase. If your daughter won't sit still, read anyway, but ask her to retell the story to you. If she will sit in your lap, extend story time by talking about the illustrations or asking questions (Why do you think that bunny bit the wolf?)
- Matching games. Use pairs of identical cards—buy some or make your own. Start off with eight cards (four pairs) face down on the table. Alternate turning over one card and trying to find the match.
- Get outside. Researchers have found that a 20-minute walk in the park greatly increases children's attention span. Set up a scavenger hunt, pretend to be earthworms, or get a magnifying glass and identify bugs.
- Do things she likes to do. All of us—adults or kids—will spend more time doing things we want to do than things someone else tells us to do.
- Lifestyle check. How's your daughter's diet? Is she getting enough physical activity (60 minutes/day is about right)? How about sleep? (11-12 hours/day total, including naps)?
- Use a timer. Set it for 15 minutes and explain that she (or the two of you) will paint or play or whatever until the buzzer sounds. Only then will you allow her to move on to the next activity.
- Praise her every time she continues an activity for the full time. As her attention span gets longer, gradually increase the number of minutes on the timer. But make sure you keep your expectations reasonable by remembering the 2-5-minutes-per-year rule.


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