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There are three main types of archaea: the crenarchaeota (kren-are-key-oh-ta), which are characterized by their ability to tolerate extremes in temperature and acidity. The euryarchaeota (you-ree-are-key-oh-ta), which include methane-producers and salt-lovers; and the korarchaeota (core-are-key-oh-ta), a catch-all group for archaeans about which very little is known. Among these three main types of archaea are some subtypes, which include:
Methanogens (meth-an-oh-jins) — archaeans that produce methane gas as a waste product of their "digestion," or process of making energy.
Halophiles (hal-oh-files) — those archaeans that live in salty environments.
Thermophiles (ther-mo-files) — the archaeans that live at extremely hot temperatures.
Psychrophiles (sigh-crow-files) — those that live at unusually cold temperatures.
Archaea look and act a lot like bacteria. So much so that until the late 1970s, scientists assumed they were a kind of "weird" bacteria.
Then microbiologist Carl Woese devised an ingenious method of comparing genetic information showing that they could not rightly be called bacteria at all. Their genetic recipe is too different.
So different Woese decided they deserved their own special branch on the great family tree of life, a branch he dubbed the Archaea.


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megsck wrote:maybe if he created the f himself its now a logo, not text =) or i agree with darquis and say that its an equation. what i would worry about is that outside this derby people would just think i was a fb rep supporting the site =)
Question mark is also text. And if in fact it's the logo rather than a similar looking f, then it might get bumped for using a copyrighted logo. Wasn't there one recently that got killed for using something that looked like the Twitter bird? Or was that just an argument...
Re: There's an app for that
Didn't someone do this exact same shirt but with Facebook?
Edit: Yep. Sorry. :/ You probably didn't see it...it was already submitted a while ago.
Re: Cellular Technology
I see a lot of colors.
It doesn't matter if you draw it yourself, it still counts as text to woot. That being said, I'm not sure about this since it's kind of in a "formula" so to speak. We'll see what the rejectionator says. In the meantime...I like the design. ;) Clever!
Re: Eureka!!!! v2
I thought I would try it on a black shirt instead
Re: Order of Operations
Love this shirt!
HalfWheat wrote:The no text rule generally includes punctuation or anything that's found on a keyboard.
The design doesn't need it anyway, so you might want to resub without it.
Oh ok thanks
Re: Eureka!!! (on mute)
My resub for my third entry. He initially was expressing his excitement, but has now been censored Thanks for the feedback. Keep'em coming.
Re: Curiosity Kills V2
Thank you all for your wonderful comments and feedback. I truly appreciate your support!
Re: PreModern Contraption
You should probably archive this shirt on MySoti while Woot has it 60 day holding period. It may not be a big deal, but better safe than sorry.
sogj wrote:Didn't someone do this exact same shirt but with Facebook?
Edit: Yep. Sorry. :/ You probably didn't see it...it was already submitted a while ago.
Similar but different in my opinion. I'd say it is still fair game and still very clever.
Re: Quadratic Formula
The Quadratic Formula. It's very basic.
I like it it reminds me of great days back to a time when:
"love potion #9" was a great song and that was that...
Re: Eureka! (on mute) v2
my resubmit for the white version. Thanks for looking and any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Yeah, similar ideas come up all the time. I was actually working on this on Friday, but didn't get back to finishing until today. Any similarities are purely coincidental.
@chumpmagic - Thanks for the support. I actually think this is different enough too since it is illustrating the actual steps in the scientific method.
mindputtee wrote:Some close ups:
All of the equations are real equations. This is 6 colors on red.
Might as well just resubmit http://shirt.woot.com/friends.aspx?k=14641 .
Re: x = pb j
winner!! nice drawing and so glad you used grapes. I like strawberries but concord grape jelly & peanutbutter is heaven on earth. =P to all you haters.
solarhands wrote:Doesn't seem on topic IMO. No science, only probability. Even if there were science, certainly no scientific method.
The theory of probability is science...think the probability of genetics etc. They all go together.
Re: double helix rainbow
Oops. Made a slight adjustment. Here ya go.
walmazan wrote:I think your work its so cool!
Thanks Boots and Walmazan, I'm a big fan of both of your all's work, so this means a lot!
I very much want this shirt!
Blinkink wrote:Might as well just resubmit http://shirt.woot.com/friends.aspx?k=14641 .
Just because it's a model of an atom does not make it a copy on another model of an atom. I chose to use carbon because there is an entire field that centers on the study of molecules containing carbon (organic chemistry.) The main theme of this design is the equations and the way they symbolize the progress of science, from the straight math in the center to the more complex formulas derived from it in the outer shells.
Re: The Price of Progress
First Shirt I actually want to buy in a long time.
Re: Test Tube Baby
This is so cute. My fav out of all the derby choices. I'll definitely buy one or two if it prints.
Re: Nothing Beats the Monkey V2
Capuchin monkeys are otterific, but almost scary smart. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo4g2aKscaQ
Re: Mr. Potato Head Clock
I like this one. Kids would be more into making the potato clocks if they could use a Mr. Potato Head lol
Ok, this gets a vote for sheer testicular fortitude. Bravo.
Re: If a tree falls in the forest
Neat design. I've always wondered about the theory of falling trees not making noise unless someone is there to hear it.
fishbiscuit5 wrote:otterific illo! Love the color combo.
Wasn't sure people would like color choice. I appreciate hearing you like it.
Darquis wrote:Pairing Pavlov/bell and Edison/Electric guitar was inspired. And Freud really reminds me of another famous drummer for some reason: Animal. Nicely done. I hope it passes the theme muster!
Inspired is an understatement. When the idea hit me I felt giddy like a school girl havin' a Beiber-attack! Things clicked and flowed. as to the theme issue I think its so left field from what others are doing that it hits the theme straight on... but that's my opinion. Glad you like the design.
chumpmagic wrote:Your stuff always cracks me up!
Glad to hear that. Being new to these derbies and feelin' unsure it connecting, its good to hear comments from those who's designs rock. Here's to keepin' on truckin'.
Re: Triple Point
Some people like their muffins under-done.
Some people like their muffins golden brown.
Some people like their muffins burnt.
Using this shirt, you can always get it right. Hey, you can even cook them at the muffin triple point and please everyone with one batch of muffins.*
*Note: No actual research has gone into the making of this shirt. Know that if you do decide to bake muffins at 800 degrees you cannot hold me accountable for what may happen.
Re: Hi 6
I love the shirt, but I am confused about its relation to this derby. What does six fingers have to do with scientific method?
Re: Trial and 404 Error
How do most possible expectant mothers find out they're pregnant? Yup. Its got to be the most embarassing way to test and find out. Isn't there a better way apart from waiting and seeing? I'm just sayin'
I did this design first before the Funkenstein design. I had posted an image of it in the pre-derby thread and it didn't get much comments except one advising that it would be rejected for bathroom reference.
I wasn't going to post it but thought... lets see what people thought. If you don't like it... cool. If you do... cool. Let me know. Thanks for stopping by.
NameyMcName wrote:I also mentioned earlier that it looked like the left-handed form you show there on the right. If you look at the first place the two strands cross over on the bottom, you can see shading under the one that goes from bottom right to upper left, making it look like it goes over the top.
I didn't notice what you were talking about until you pointed it out, and can understand the confusion now. What you are actually seeing is the overlap of one of the ring structures with the double helix, rather than shading. The DNA is supposed to be entirely white with no shading on it, but overlaps in several places with the molecular structures that I drew. The design consists of a series of overlapping elements that are supposed to interact with each other in various ways using several shades of blue, but in this case I can see why you would think it was intended to be shading.
This design reminds me of my CAD software, which being only an engineering student, is incredibly frustrating. Once I learn it I'd probably love it, but right now I don't think I can get behind it.
Cool shirt either way though.
Re: Shark Theory
As always, please be gentle with the comments...I know the artwork is subpar -- that's because I'm not an artist; just someone who enters for fun
About the shirt:
After collecting data (one step of the scientific method), it has been discovered that both ice cream sales and shark attacks increase in the summer. The only explanation for this must be that eating ice cream leads to being attacked by a shark ;)
Re: 5 Second Rule
this shirt made me lol xD
otterific :D GMV
jewelwing wrote:I don't know anything about Hitchhiker's so I didn't get the reference, but I thought it was a good looking shirt. It's cute and simple and I really like that the whale's skin looks all wrinkly, like it's flapping as he falls. Nice touch.
I agree that I know nothing about hitchhikers. However, something falling in a vacuum will encounter no air resistance (hense a vacuum has no air) so the whale skin isn't flapping. It may be wrinkling, but no flappage.
<3 the shirt!
tjost wrote:Maybe a slight smattering of color either on the jelly or make it look like jelly got on the schematics, I think that would sell it even better, then it would also be applied science.
good idea. too late now, though. : [
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The Children's Library presents a back-to-school reading program "Reading with Ringling"! Visit the library in September and pick up a Ringling Rewards Club Card for children ages 2 – 12 years. Just read any 5 books of your choice and return the card to the library to be stamped. Ringling Rewards Club Cards can be exchanged in advance at the circus box office for a FREE circus ticket. One adult ticket must be purchased for every three FREE kids' tickets redeemed. See library for more details. Stop in now – program runs from September 1 - September 30, supplies are limited and the circus comes to town in October. Try out the Ringling website www.ReadingwithRingling.com for lots of cool games! More info 720-887-2318.
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September 24, 2013, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Children's Library Story Room
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. This program is reserved for children ages 3 - 5 who can sit on their own and comfortably participate in a variety of literature based activities geared towards preparing children for learning to read. Asking children to attend without their caregivers helps to develop a sense of independence that will be needed as they start school. No registration required.Stop at the Children's Desk for a name tag and a ticket. This program is repeated on Thursdays,1:30 p.m.. - 2:00 p.m..
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The Children's Library and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art have teamed up to bring you an art-making workshop each month in 2013. Join visiting artist Heather Cherry and express yourself through a variety of art media, with the emphasis on creativity and fun! Held on the 4th Tuesday of each month. For ages 6 - 12. Registration required and begins on Sunday, September 1. Call 720-887-2315. This program is made possible by a grant from the Scientific Cultural Facilities District. (SCFD)
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Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells. It is more effective against solid tumors than blood cancers like multiple myeloma, but it may be used in special circumstances.
If radiation therapy is used to treat multiple myeloma, it is done with external beam radiation. In external beam radiation therapy, radiation is produced by a machine positioned outside the body. Short bursts of x-rays are directed at specific areas. The radiation oncologist will direct the radiation beam to affect as much cancer as possible.
Radiation therapy may be used to treat areas that have symptoms if chemotherapy is not effective. It may be used to:
- Ease symptoms caused by a tumor that returns to one site.
- Eliminate all myeloma cells to prepare the bone marrow for a transplant of new, healthy stem cells.
Radiation therapy can also be used to relieve bone pain. However, radiation further weakens the bones and decreases bone marrow function, so it may not be an option for everyone.
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Collection of solid waste and recyclables accounts for an average of 50% of municipal solid waste (MSW) management system costs. This typically represents the single largest percentage of MSWmanagement budgets, according to a study by the Solid Waste Association of North America.
Any reduction in collection costs can have a major impact on the overall budget, and automated refuse collection is one solution. Although upfront costs are high, automated systems usually significantly lower a community's overall collection costs and pay for themselves through savings. On average, switching from manual to automated collection reduces the cost of service per household by 25%.
The savings associated with automated collection generally result from reduced labor costs (it only takes one operator to run a route, compared to three for most manual routes), fewer injuries and workers' compensation claims, lower insurance rates, less overtime, and lower fuel usage. Other benefits include increased efficiency, reduced employee turnover, and better service for customers.
Automation has some drawbacks. In addition to upfront costs, the other primary disadvantage of automation is higher ongoing maintenance costs. Automated vehicles generally require more maintenance than manual collection vehicles. Communities should thoroughly evaluate the total cost of owning any equipment before they buy it, examining not just acquisition costs, but also long-term expenses like maintenance.
To determine if automated collection is right for you, it's crucial to start with a thorough understanding of the current system and its costs. An internal audit of the system should be conducted by employees, private consultants, or equipment manufacturers. Consider every element, including:
Gathering and analyzing all of this data is a huge task, but to make a proper comparison decision-makers need an accurate understanding of current conditions and costs, and of elements that will impact the area's future refuse collection practices.
Next, think about which services to automate. Most communities start by automating residential collection, then many add automated recycling collection.
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Happy weekend people! Drop by tnchick's to view the different takes on this theme.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Photohunt - Hard-To-Find
Happy weekend people! Drop by tnchick's to view the different takes on this theme.
14 comments:
- The Painted Veil said...
I use to do that too Liza and you are right. I hadn't thought about it but they are hard to find now.
When I was a kid they were all over the place. We couldn't wait to go outside and catch them!!
Happy weekend,
- December 4, 2010 at 2:12 AM
- jams o donnell said...
Wow! they are utterly delightful. I wish there were fireflies in my neck of the world
- December 4, 2010 at 4:24 AM
- Lisa said...
They are so beautiful, such a shame they are so hard to find now! Enjoy your weekend.
- December 4, 2010 at 6:42 AM
- EastCoastLife said...
I have not seen a real firefly in my life! That shows how hard it is to find them in a city. :)
- December 4, 2010 at 8:46 AM
- ewok1993 said...
this is a treat for me. never seen them in person - that's how hard to find they are.
- December 4, 2010 at 9:31 AM
- Luna Miranda said...
oh, so true! i haven't seen a firefly in a long time, especially in the city. love your take on the theme.:p
- December 4, 2010 at 3:42 PM
- YTSL said...
Have you seen "Fireflies, River of Light"? It's a 2003 Japanese film about a school teacher who embarks on a project with his students to clean up a river so that the fireflies will return to the area...
Highly recommended -- and I'm sure you can find copies of the movie on home video with English subtitles. :)
- December 4, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Oh my gosh, I love your photo of fireflies. What a wonderful take on this weeks theme!!!
- December 4, 2010 at 6:25 PM
- Randi said...
Wonderful photo! I have never seen any faireflies, only read about them. Perfect take on this theme.
- December 4, 2010 at 7:00 PM
- Mar said...
I love, love your picture and take on the theme, I love fireflies!!
- December 4, 2010 at 7:01 PM
- annie said...
I used to catch and release them too! Love your take on the theme. Happy weekend!
- December 4, 2010 at 9:34 PM
- Sue St Clair said...
What a lovely capture :) Fireflies are magical :)
- December 5, 2010 at 2:19 AM
- Carver said...
I've always loved fireflies too. Great shot for the theme.
- December 5, 2010 at 2:27 AM
- Alice Audrey said...
I wish my kids could play with them too, but where we live is a bit too dry for them.
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One of the problems I have with promotion is the fact that I suck at persuasion. I suck at it so much that I couldn't persuade Ann Coulter to vote Rebuplican.
It's not like I don't promote. In fact, I've been promoting my brains out for years. So obviously I'm either not doing it right or not doing it enough. One thing that might help me is free publicity. (Duh!) I have found ways to publicize my stuff for free, but it's not to the extent I'd like.
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Every Californian should have the opportunity to live in a community that is healthy and safe. This means that individuals must be able to make informed decisions about the environment in which they live, work, and play, and local governments must make informed choices in the planning and development of communities. Much of the Attorney General's environmental work seeks to protect and ensure informed decision making.
- As the chief enforcer of Proposition 65, a unique and powerful law in California that requires companies to publicly disclose chemical risks, the Attorney General is in a special position to ensure that people have the information they need to make informed decisions about the chemicals to which they and their families and communities are exposed
- Monitoring companies' claims about the environmental benefits of their products, and taking steps to stop any unsubstantiated claims (a practice known as greenwashing), is another way the Attorney General helps maintain healthy communities through the flow of accurate information.
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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by armygirl, Nov 13, 2009.
At least Tay is there providing coaching to JJ and Daye.....where's [strike]waldo[/strike] Rip??
I'd keep Gordon over Rip mostly due to the age difference between the 2..That said, before Gordon was injured he was in a shooting slump..Rip is almost always a high percentage mid-range shooter.. Where is Rip? Maybe he doesn't have a suit and tie
I don't think I have seen him in a tie ever...
Neither have I.. You'd assume that you wouldn't need a tie collection if you were becoming a professional athlete
The NEW 2005 NBA Dress Code - Volume 1 Scroll down for Rip with suit, but no tie... Also a good shot of Kwame's small hands....
Here he is with at least three of his clones wearing ties
tell amare to stop shopping in the boys section for ties
i like lady-rip with the headband lol
Great computer job !!
I'm tired of waiting for the return of Rip & Tay. I mind is already looking at draft choices. NBADraft.net
Tayshaun Prince may see time at power forward when he returns | freep.com | Detroit Free Press Amazing. With how badly that went last year. What's there to explore? It does not work.
Tayshaun Prince, ruptured disk, when he gets back, let's beat the living daylights out of him at Power Forward. Does Kuester have a drinking problem we don't know about?
What's the easiest position on the spine? Maybe we should let him play 5th string shooting guard.
Rip has a long way to go before he is even IN the background. That's how far he's fallen off the map. Weird stuff.
I had a really bad ankle sprain a few years ago and couldn't even begin to walk until more than a month on crutches. I always wondered why NBA players were always able to bounce back so quickly. I thought they must be getting special treatment that I didn't have. But I guess this is a good example of a real ankle sprain with probably ligament tearing and a long recovery. The strange thing about my rehab was that I couldn't balance on that foot for about a year, even after it stopped hurting. All of the fine motor balancing muscles atrophy and they come back slowly over time. Since we aren't doing much this year, Rip and Tay should take their time and wait until they feel 100% normal. Also, we have a plethora of SG's and SF's thanks to Joe's tremedous foresight.
They (Eli) did say that Rip had ligament damage done as a result of that sprain, Gordon however did not.
From Mlive... Hamilton damaged four ligaments and various tendons that surround the ankle joint when he suffered his injury in the season opener (Nov 29)
I learned that when tendons are completely snapped, the two ends over time will find eachother and reconnect (at least in the ankle). The body is a crazy thing.
Holy reunion.
The notes from Mlive and Yahoo fantasy confirmed this.... IMO he should be out the rest of this month just to make sure he is back to norm...I ain't mad at him no more and he can stay in the lockeroom and watch the game from the hot tub until it fully heals.
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Johan Djourou made his second start of the season on Tuesday and contributed to a welcome 3-1 win over Partizan Belgrade in the Champions League.
After the game the Swiss defender stopped to talk to Arsenal TV Online on his way out of the Partizan Stadium.
Johan discussed:
- making it hard for themselves
- why there is still work to do in Group H
- the defensive performance
- featuring in the big games again
- the prospect of playing at Chelsea
- what a win at Stamford Bridge would do
- the atmosphere at the Partizan Stadium
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My wife and I just returned from a week at the Sundance Vacation location on Molokai in Hawaii. Michael, the manager and his staff were great. During our week we hiked to this secluded waterfall. After hiking on Monday we returned for the Manager's Reception and swim in the pool. The view of the sunset over the water from the pool was great. We met other plan members as well as other guests and made great new friends. We are already working on plans for a return trip.
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There are times when Israel and Palestinian leaders display a unique ability to create problems where none really exist. During the time period 1947-1956 the famous Dead Sea scrolls were uncovered in caves near the Dead Sea. These are scrolls written in Hebrew and Aramic which are an important aspect of Jewish history, and to some extent to Christian history since they present the thinking and ideas of the ancestors of Jewish people. Canada was to be the scene of an exhibit of the scrolls but it has created a new controversy since Palestinians claim the scrolls belong to them and were taken illegally by Israel when they took over east Jerusalem.
Of course, Palestinian authorities fail to mention that when Jordan occupied east Jerusalem and the area around it, they destroyed synagogues and Jewish cemeteries. The Jordanians were hardly the best protector of ancient artifacts. The scrolls deal with the history of Jews and have nothing to do with the history of Arabs or the Muslim religion. Surely, there are other issues to discuss and have arguments about regarding opposing ideas.


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We're very excited to announce that the Newton Free Library has purchased a 3D printer! 3D printing is a process for making a physical object from a three- dimensional digital model by laying down successive, thin layers of material. It's also called additive manufacturing. There are many kinds of printers out there that handle materials from ceramic to plastic to powdered titanium. The Newton Free Library now has a MakerBot Replicator 2X that can print in plastic.
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics. Educationally this maps onto the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) initiative from the U. S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation. We like to add an "A" too for Art, making it STEAM! 3D printing is a multidisciplinary technology that integrates all five.
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Chairholder: Prof. Pierre Hurtubise, o.m.i.
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BLACKSBURG, Va. - Patrick Schellberg earned All-ACC honors for the first time in his career after placing 10th at the ACC Cross Country Championships in a new 8K personal best of 24:08.4. The Carolina men placed sixth and the women placed fifth in the conference championships meet.
"I'm thrilled for Patrick. He's such a great competitor and he's so tough-minded," said Coach Mark VanAlstyne after the race, "Even though his prep hasn't been what we would have liked it to be this year from injuries and illness, on race day there is no one you want on your team other than him. There's no one I would rather have when there's a big race."
Schellberg lead the Tar Heel men for the second time in 2012 after being the fast male on the team at the Notre Dame Invitational on Sept. 28th. He shaved four seconds off his 8K PR today for his 10th-place finish.
Ryan Walling finished 16th in 24:17.9 just missing the All-ACC mark of top-14. In 38th representing the Tar Heels was John Raneri running the 8K in 24:55.9. Raneri earned All-ACC honors as a sophomore in 2011.
Isaac Presson battled through a nagging injury to finish 42nd in 25:00.8. Freshman Mark Derrick competed in his first conference title meet as a Tar Heel, placing 49th in 25:11.5. Jack Driggs followed Derrick by placing 50th and running the distance in 25:13.0. Steve Magnuson placed 58th in 25:28.8, Braedon Koerwitz right behind in 60th at 25:31.9, and Dan Mykityshyn placed 63rd in 25:36.1. Scott Morgan was the final Tar Heel across the finish line, taking 84th in 26:09.1.
On the women's side, Carolina was represented by Lianne Farber, who placed 19th overall just missing the All-ACC mark. Farber ran the women's 6K in 20:59.8. Ashley Miess took 27th with a time of 21:17.9.
Karley Rempel was next up for the Tar Heels, crossing the finish line in 21:33.6 to tie her personal best and place 34th. Annie LeHardy and Malia Cali placed 38th in 21:44.2 and 39th in 21:44.8, respectively. Sami Jorgensen captured 41st in 21:49.8 and Chelsea Weiermiller made her Carolina debut with a 75th-place 22:52.1.
"It was a tough course no doubt about it and the other teams were running fast," said Coach VanAlstyne, "I just think the general sense with both teams right now is we're disappointed.
No one came here to be on teams that finished fifth and sixth. We're disappointed and we know that we're better than that.
"The disappointment extends to the coaches, the staff, everyone. We're not here to celebrate fifth and sixth. But we are going to move forward and aim to finish in the top two at the regional."
The national leader Florida State won the women's side of the race while No. 21 Virginia Tech took the men's team race. Florida State senior Viola Lagat won the women's 6K in 20:00.1 and Virginia Tech senior Will Mulherin won the men's 8K in 23:37.3.
The Tar Heels will next compete at the Wolfpack Three Stripe Invitational in Cary, N.C. on Nov. 3rd. Then it's off to the national stage for the NCAA Regional in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov. 9th.


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LG's 2011 passive TV range didn't get off to a particularly promising start. The 55LW650T was supposed to be the brand's flagship passive 3D model - until the brand's 'Nano' models arrive much later in the year, at any rate. Yet it disappointed, partly thanks to how unforgiving its large screen was of a few weaknesses associated with LG's new Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) passive 3D technology, but mostly because of the patchy nature of its backlight.
While reviewing the 55LW650T, though, it occurred to us that it was entirely possible that at least some of the issues we had with the 55in TV might be reduced or even eliminated on a smaller screen. Cue the 42LW550T: LG's mid-range 42in FPR 3D TV. Can this set finally convince us that passive 3D really does have a part to play in today's 3D AV world?
It starts rather quietly with its design, it has to be said. The glossy black bezel with transparent outer edging is no longer particularly original, and although the finish quality is decent, the bezel is rather wide by 2011 standards. The FPR filter on the front of the screen perhaps explains why, also, the 42LW550T doesn't enjoy a single-layer fascia finish like LG's Infinia models did last year.
We're not saying the 42LW550T is remotely ugly here, mind you; just that it could perhaps have worn its cutting edge heart on its sleeve a little more.
Perhaps the single most significant jack, though, is the set's LAN port. Obviously this is required by the 42LW550T on account of its integrated Freeview HD tuner. But it goes much further than that, allowing you to access content on DLNA PCs; the online content of LG's Smart TV platform; or the Internet at large.
When it comes to accessing multimedia on your PC (or Mac), LG has rather cleverly forged a relationship with the PLEX Media Center system, which strives to deliver a graphics heavy, user-friendly front end to your multimedia file surfing. In principle we're very enthusiastic about the PLEX approach, loving the way it can take the leg work out of finding specific files, and make your PC feel more naturally integrated with your TV. However, right now the system is a bit temperamental and not yet quite as intuitive to set up as it ultimately needs to be. Both of these issues will likely be improved via software updates over time, though.
As for LG's own online offering, the amount of stuff on there has ballooned from the NetCast platform witnessed on last year's LG TVs. You now have two 'tiers' of content, with the Premium one being of the most interest, as it's here you'll find most of the video services. Among the best stuff is the BBC iPlayer, the AceTrax movie rental/buy channel; subscription access to baseball channel, MLB.tv; and YouTube.
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The ripple effects of America's economic distress continue to impact regions throughout the world. During the madness of the Bush administration which encouraged a binge of buying accompanied by huge tax cuts for the wealthy which resulted in ever higher budget deficits, Americans welcome the arrival of inexpensive goods from China while ignoring they were paying for the imports with money borrowed from China. The economic slowdown in America is causing many Chinese factories to close down or to reduce the work force. This has resulted in millions of rural Chinese farmers who migrated to urban areas in search of work being compelled to return to their rural homes. Eight million migrant workers from central China's Henan province returned home before the spring festival, a figure that is one million higher than last year.
Most of these returning migrants do not wish to return to the life of a farmer since they prefer city living. Chinese officials report this province alone has 32 million surplus laborers and most of the returning migrants have come home due to economic conditions, not because they want to resume a rural existence. The Chinese government may have a demographic time bomb on its hand which could explode at any time. Unfortunately, for China, the American people will not quickly return to their former lives of living off credit cards.


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Property Taxes Law Guide – Revision 2010
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Chapter 3. Property Taxes*
Subarticle 6. Briefing Schedules and Appeals Conferences
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5326.2. Briefing Schedule if No Appeals Conference Is Scheduled.
(a) The State-Assessed Properties Division's Analysis will be submitted to the Chief of Board Proceedings no less than 45 days before the date on which the petition is scheduled for Board action.
(b) The petitioner may submit to the Chief of Board Proceedings a reply to the State-Assessed Properties Division's Analysis within 15 days after the Board Proceedings Division mails the State-Assessed Properties Division's Analysis to the petitioner. The petitioner may not submit new or additional evidence with its reply brief unless the State-Assessed Properties Division or Appeals Division previously requested new or additional information, but the petitioner may dispute or agree with the analysis and recommendations set forth in the State-Assessed Properties Division's Analysis.
(c) At least 10 days before the Board meeting date for which the petition is scheduled for Board action, the Appeals Division will submit a Hearing Summary or Summary Decision to the Chief of Board Proceedings.
(d) The Chief Counsel, upon a showing of reasonable cause, may grant an extension of the time provided in subdivisions (a), (b) and (c) above.
Note: Authority cited: Government Code section 15606; Revenue and Taxation Code section 11651.
Reference: Revenue and Taxation Code sections 741, 747, 11340.
History: 1. New section adopted 9-12-2007; effective 2-6-2008.
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I'm guessing the head man Joe-D had a lot more to do with that first pick (which sucked), and I'm guessing he let his assistant GM John Hammond and scouts have a lot more input on the second (which was good). ***From the start, Joe-D wasn't very good at scouting players he hadn't played with. But with later picks, where assistants had more input, he started off well. -In his first major move, after failing to resign Grant Hill, he executed a great sign and trade with the Orlando Magic to acquire Ben Wallace and Chucky Atkins. ***He'd played against both and knew their games. ***Hammond was there to help him execute the deal. -He then made a series of great salary-saving moves. ***Establishing that he was not going to be keeping "friends" around for the sake of keeping friends around; that he was a professional. And it's also important to note that Hammond was here to help him execute these deals, this plan. He shipped Lindsey Hunter (his best friend, as I understand it). Former teammates Lattener and Mills. Former teammate Vaught. Former teammates Montross and Williams (*in an important move that returned Corliss Williamson). -The team did not make the playoffs. 2001-2002: -Joe Dumars second draft. Rodney White. Mehmet Okur. Again, the pick Joe-D probably had more influence on was terrible. The pick John Hammond and co. probably had more influence on was great. Joe-D as a scout = bad. Not that he can't recognize talent. He obviously recognized it in guys he went up against. But perhaps to suggest that he didn't put in enough time in the film room, or in interviews. -He hired Rick Carlisle. A great hire. But a brainy one? Rick was Chuck Daly's former assistant. And I'm sure he was suggested strongly. I'll give Chuck the credit on that find. ***Joe-D finding great coaches? The skill was never there. Chuck found him this one. -Traded former teammate Jed Buecheler in an important deal that brought back Cliff Robinson--who Joe-D had of course played against. Traded some 2nd rd. picks in a good deal to land Zeljko Rebraca~~in a deal that smells of John Hammond. Was quick to abandon a bad draft pick (with Hammond and co. around) in shipping Mateen for a 3-pt. specialist he'd gone up against in John Barry. -Team made it to the second rd of the playoffs. 2002-2003: -Joe-D's third draft. Tayshaun Prince. A great pick. Not a lotto-pick. I presume this means Hammond might've had a little more input than in previous 1st rd. picks. But I will give Joe-D some credit on this one. It was an old-school pick. A 4-yr proven college star. Available late because of the league's growing obsession with young potential. -Signed Chauncey Billups--who he'd gone up against, and who'd been compared to him--in a great signing. Made the great Stackhouse (who he'd played with) for Rip Hamilton (who he'd played against) deal. Again, with Hammond around, was quick to give up on a bad pick, moving Rodney White for a 1st rd'er. And, again, it should be noted that Hammond was here to help him execute these trades. -Team made it to the ECF. 2003-2004: -Joe-D winds up with another lotto pick. Darko Milicic. One of the worst picks ever. Carlos Delfino--who did have some nice seasons elsewhere, eventually--was picked in the late 1st. A pick I presume Hammond had more input on. Then a big Greek who never amounted to anything was drafted almost last. -Joe-D fires Rick Carlisle (showing his first sign of impatience with coaches). He brings in first-ballot Hall of Famer Larry Brown. A move that paid off. But not a move that required a great deal of insight, as Brown was so widely respected and well regarded as being one of the best coaches of all time. -Elden Campbell was signed in a smart deal, Hammond around. Cliff was traded for Bob Sura in a questionable deal. Curry was traded for Hunter in a whatever deal that ended up being beneficial. Then there was the BIG deal. The 3-team deal. We gave up Atkins, Hunter, Rebraca, Sura, 2 1st rd. picks. We got 'Sheed. Hammond was there. -Team won the NBA championship. 2004-2005: -About the last pick, Ricky Paulding. Whatever. -Signed Dyess in a great move. Hammond still around. Though, Joe-D knew of Dyess from his playing days I'm sure. Traded Corliss for Derrick Coleman in a really dumb deal~~which stinks of Joe-D, as Coleman was so well regarded during their playing days. Traded for Arroyo--who had some decent run--in a move that smells of Hammond to me. -Lost in the NBA finals. Always thought he could've done more to improve the team that season, in replacing Memo. 2005-2006: -The Larry Brown fiasco. I thought Joe-D handled it poorly. I thought he was to blame. No Chuck around to tell him who to hire = bad hire in Flip Saunders. -Ben Wallace leaves. It was a good decision to let him go for that contract, I guess. It was a bad idea to do NOTHING to help replace him. -J-Max in the 1st rd. Probably a co-Joe-D/Hammond-venture (as Joe-D thought he'd be Ben-like). So-so pick, I guess. Amir in the 2nd, which was great, and I'm guessing Hammond-influenced. Acker almost dead last, whatever. -Gave up on Darko, with Hammond around, netting a 1st rd. pick. -Team lost in the ECF (Wade/Shaq). Joe-D really did nothing to strengthen a team that could've easily won a championship in this season, I always thought. 2006-2007: -Drafted Will Blalock and Cheick Samb almost last. Whatever. -Really did nothing to improve the team, again. Nazr, Webber signings. Ronald Murray lol. Gave up on another bad pick (Delfino), probably a little too early considering all he got in return were 2nd rd. picks. -Team lost in the ECF (LeBron). 2007-2008: -Rodney Stuckey (I presume, mainly a Joe-D pick, perhaps part Hammond), Afflalo (Hammond credit), Mejia almost last. -John Hammond leaves to become the GM of the Milwaukee Bucks. -Nothing but stupid little moves the entire off-season, season. -Team lost in the ECF (Boston). 2008-2009: -The Walter Sharpe sleep-disorder draft. Deron Washington almost dead last. Both busts. No Hammond. -Michael Curry hire. Hooray. -Stupid moves, including Kwame signing. The awful Chauncey for Iverson deal that put the nail in the coffin. Traded Amir to Hammond for NOTHING. -Team lost in the 1st rd. 2009-2010: -The Daye draft. Summers, Budinger and Jerebko in the 2nd rd. Must have still been some good scouts here. Traded Budinger for nothing. -Hires John Kuester. -Signs Ben Gordon and Charlie-V. -Trades Afflalo for nothing. -Brings in Wilcox, brings back Ben, Chucky. -**Inspired by LeBron. I think he gets it in his head that all we need to do is spread the court out with long shooters (Charlie, Daye, Ben.. Tay, Rip too, I guess) and Rodney Stuckey can be LeBron. Sheed is center. Defense and toughness no longer matters, or is forgotten. -Do not make playoffs. 2010-2011: -Greg Monroe, Terrico White. I don't give him much credit for Monroe. We wanted a center. He was the only center left. He wanted Cousins but couldn't figure out how to trade up. -The seasons one and only move, signing T-Mac. -Do not make playoffs. 2011-2012: -Knight, Singler, Macklin. Singler was a solid pick (thanks, scouts!). Knight was a top-3 projected who slipped to us and wasn't that good. Bad pick. Not terrible pick, thus far. I give Joe-D no credit. -Hello Lawrence Frank. -No moves to improve. Buyout Rip. Give up 1st rd. to get rid of Ben--instead of using the amnesty clause, presumably to later use it on someone else, or not. -Do not make playoffs. 2012-2013: -Drummond, Middleton, English. Another case of a top-3 pick falling into our laps. No credit for Joe-D. Middleton-thanks scouts! English, whatever. -No moves to improve team, again. Prince and Daye shipped for expiring Calderon. -Do not make playoffs. 2013-2014: -KCP, Mitchell, Siva. KCP looks awful to me. Mitchell-thanks scouts. Siva, TBD. Needed point guard. Passed on two All-Star PG's. -Hello Mo Cheeks. -Hello Josh Smith, for some reason. -Horrible Brandon Jennings trade, for some reason. -Hello Mr. Big Shot, and Gigi Datome, for some reason. -Goodbye Mo Cheeks. Fin.


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how can you let this happen I am truly heartbroken by this news of all the things that can happen this was my nightmare where and when will it end do you need the money that bad, I am sure you cant spend it that quick just look around its not that bad yet the world may come around, ( maybe) sigh!!!! I may never purchase a thing again. wow we are being sold out
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That was the best email I have ever seen from a CEO to his company.
Congrats Woot!
So. ADHD is not just a neurological disorder, it's also a viable internet business model. Who knew?
Careful Guys....
Of course hope for the best BUT:
Anyone remember MusicMatch Jukebox?
If you owned a copy then you remember what happened when Yahoo bought out MusicMatch?
After much praising & backslapping Yahoo proceeded to mold the product to it's own vision which eventually destroyed the product.
An enormous customer base was left holding the bag.
careful and cautious my friends...
You sold out to the Man Woot! Bad, Very Bad!
Made you rich, very rich!
warted wrote:An enormous customer base was left holding the bag.
Wait... isn't this why we're all here?
At least I'll be looking at better crap now
resistance is futile. You will be assimilated. and you, and you and you and you...
Awesome guys!! Now lets get better stuff in the Bags of Crap!!
Really missed a chance here for something great - at the end of the last Woot Off! The last item should have been WOOT! Then you could have put "Sold Out". I mean that in the joking there's none left, not in the overly mean you sold your soul for the cheddar kind of remark, I mean you guys already did that with Yahoo! didn't you? Fess up, your mom is watching.
Congrats! Keep up the snark!
Any name changes in the offing? e.g. Amazoot, Wootazon, etc.
I'm Brian, and so is my wife.
So, woot has been repeatedly reassuring in various ways that this acquisition wont change anything. yeah right. yes, great for your business, but it wont be the same... r.i.p.
It was good while it lasted. I was rather expecting to see Woot buy Amazon, but reality intercedes. buh-bye!
I demand a Bag-O-Crap for first stating the obvious statement.
2 days ago I stated
"That is going to be one Frickin' HUGE BAG-O-CRAP!"
right here:
And then Amazon, I mean AmaWoot steals my stolen headline:
Amazon Buys World's Biggest Bag O' Crap, And It's Called Woot
Batten down your hatches and stock up on bottled water, because we're about to hit you with a category-5 newsicane: Woot has been acquired by Amazon! This partnership with the 800-lb. gorilla of ecommerce is huge news for us, but probably won't change much for you. See what our CEO has to say about it, then see what our monkeys have to say about it. The monkeys are a lot funkier.
That is a crappy thing to do!
Congrats Wootafiers!
As excited as I am to see what comes out of the Woot and Amazon deal I am just as unsure about the future of my beloved Woot. I am not one of the people that post everyday (check my post count) but I check the Woot everyday (of which my wife thinks I am crazy) and I am logged in for every Woot-Off. What made Woot special was its down home attitude and its uncanny way to make you laugh with every item that they try and get us to buy.
Where my concern comes into play has to do with what happened to Jellyfish.com. Same thing, small town company that sold out to Microsoft and within a short time everything about the Jellyfish had changed......and a short time later there was no more Jellyfish and along came Bing.
I blogged about this here: http://www.woot.com/forums/ViewPost.aspx?PostID=4017144&PageIndex=1&ReplyCount=15#post4018135 but it seems to be in the wrong place, so here it is again:
OK, I have been a faithful Wooter since June 06, 2006. I LOVE Woot! I have almost 450 Woots, really. (See for yourself.)I even met the crew at CES this year and we found out that I am #17 out of 2 million. Well anyway, I usually never have time to comment but I TOOK the time to say: PPPPPPLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSSSEEEEEEEE DON'T CHANGE!!!!!!!! At least don't change so much that you won't even be recognizable to us Wooter fans. Don't be swallowed up or lost by the huge giant Amazon. We fans (If I may speak for some) who now have 'paid' for Woot to be what it is today are asking and saying; while this is monumental and worthy of praise, we don't want to loose what Woot stands for. Then again, I wonder if they will still charge just $5 to ship an 800 LB monkey? Oh, never-mind...
The end of Woot as we long time Wooters knew it, I'm out!
You got bought by a South American river?! I just hope you have some of those frog pool alarm things back in the warehouse. All I can say is: watch out for piranhas.
At first I thought Wow this is great. Then I thought wait-a-minute. . . Amazon is going to use Woot to get rid of all those crappy a$$ kindles.
It's ok Woot I would sell out to the man also, but please, and I repeat please.. do not do a weekly woot-off of Kindles. =) Love you guys.
msneary wrote:An open letter to woot, wooters, and Amazon....
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...Hey woot staff, before you turn out the lights, disable my account. Naturally, you don't provide any such self-service mechanism on your site - that would be good customer service. And don't bother replying, I blocked all email from woot over a year ago.
Let me sum up in one word what Woot thinks about you leaving Woot.
I pretty much never post and I've only bought two or three things, but I like to check on what's for sale every day and look forward to the next Bag O' Crap. All I have to say is that despite all of the assurances that Woot won't be changing, the difference from before the buyout and after is like night and day. No refurb items, no long-winded stories that have virtually nothing to do with the product, no "let's assuage the scared Wooters by offering a new round of Bags O' Crap" listings....I worry.
Zappos got to keep the RickRoll link hidden at the bottom of their links page, I hope Woot doesn't get limited to one Bag O' Crap every other year...
This is the worst possible news I could have received about woot!.
You were exceptional and phenomenal. I was proud to urge others to camp out on your site.
Amazon's refusal to delete my customer information AFTER they changed their privacy policy was the end of my relationship with them, but I will REALLY miss you.
jpchamberlin wrote:no long-winded stories that have virtually nothing to do with the product
If you go to the front page, you'll see we writers have chosen to do a long winded writeup about today's holiday, just like we've done every Fourth Of July, I think, since the very first day. And all the other sites still have them too.
If you just don't like them today, that's a matter of opinion, of course, but c'mon, they're right freaking there where they always were.
Sorry but you were probably doing ok without Amazon. They allowed me to be ripped off for $2000. F them and anyone associated with them.
This is awesome! :D
I live right down the road from the woot! HQ. It's cool to see a local-based business get such great news!
Yeah and Congratulations!
Does this mean that Amazon will be using Woot to unload their excess junk from time to time? Wait, I meant to say, will the partnership between Woot and Amazon lead to Woot being able to procure better deals on a wider variety of merchandise due to the buying power and diversity of overstocked items at Amazon? Nope, excess junk was the way to go on that one.
I have to know...are we now going to be charged tax???
Congrats, Woot. Just don't ever change the brand!
On one hand, it ensures that Woot won't be going anywhere. On the other hand, it means yet another cool thing caught in the clutches of Amazon. Why must the cool things get absorbed? Could be worse though. It could have been Wal-Mart. If that happened, I would have killed my Woot account and never bought anything again.
In closing 2 points of advice to the heads of Woot:
1. Always be yourselves and what you originally created Woot to be.
2. This is directed to Amazon: Don't F*** with this one guys! This one is cool and not going to impact your bottom line. If it ain't f*in broke, don't even try to fix it!
welcome aboard woot! loved the video, we need more of that in our world. hopefully you will post more videos when you are on board with us!
Well I have been saying for a while that the bags of crap had been far too frequent and that the content put into them was cookie cutter and not up to normal "old days of woot" par -- that woot had sold out.
We'll see what happens now...
This is like coming home and finding my wife in bed with Kirsten Dunst.
sakura10 wrote:This is like coming home and finding my wife in bed with Kirsten Dunst.
Here is the last of several news articles from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch about the Woot sale & the results. Sorry to see the St. Louis staff go -- I believe that their offices are just a couple blocks from where I grew up and my family lived.
I wonder if his brother is moving to Seattle?
VaUrsine wrote:On one hand, it ensures that Woot won't be going anywhere. On the other hand, it means yet another cool thing caught in the clutches of Amazon. Why must the cool things get absorbed? Could be worse though. It could have been Wal-Mart. If that happened, I would have killed my Woot account and never bought anything again.
In closing 2 points of advice to the heads of Woot:
1. Always be yourselves and what you originally created Woot to be.
2. This is directed to Amazon: Don't F*** with this one guys! This one is cool and not going to impact your bottom line. If it ain't f*in broke, don't even try to fix it!
When did Amazon stop being Cool? I remember them as that cool internet store that never made any money but sold everything under the sun. Seems people are forgetting that they started in a similar place as woot.
I love Amazon, and I love Woot, a better retail combination I could not imagine.
PS - For the love of God, negotiate some of that Prime shipping.
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"Fulham have proven themselves to be a good team over the seasons and they won't make it easy for us. But I think with the form that we're in at the moment and the quality we have, we can get all three points.
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Summer is the season for grilling outdoors but it's not much fun when the temperatures are high. Fortunately, this summer has seen a few cooler evenings, which are perfect for firing up the grill.
My grilling technique usually involves throwing a bunch of oils and spices together with whatever I'm cooking and seeing what they will do over the fire.
This grilling adventure was inspired by a trip to the grocery. While looking in the bread aisle a few weeks ago I found whole wheat slider buns. For those of you unfamiliar with the slider, it's a mini hamburger. With that inspiration, home to the grill I went.
I added some dried onion flakes and red pepper flakes to hamburger, formed the patties and threw them on the grill. It was a wise choice and resulted in a great tasting burger.
After they were done I sprinkled some shredded cheddar cheese on top. When the cheese melted they were popped onto the buns and topped with pickles.
While the sliders were grilling, vegetables also were cooking on the grill.
I chopped up little potatoes fresh from the garden, tossed them in olive oil and Italian seasonings and sealed them in aluminum foil. For an additional side, I sliced some fresh zucchini to cook in olive oil in aluminum foil.
That's the beauty of the grill. If things can cook on the same heat level, you can cook several things at once.
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1/4 cup minced red onion
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/4 cup tomato sauce
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1/2 pound large raw peeled shrimp
1/2 pound sea scallops
1 red and 1 yellow bell pepper
8 ounces button mushrooms
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One of France's best known Champagne houses, G.H. Mumm, will pivot its attention to booming markets in Asia, especially China, as double-digit growth in sales of bubbly across the Pacific counters an expected slowdown in western Europe under the weight of that continent's continued economic malaise.
Philippe Guettat, chief executive of Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët, a division of the French drinks giant Pernod Ricard and which makes him the man in charge of iconic Champagne brands G.H. Mumm and Perrier-Jouët, warned overall global sales could shrink to 3 per cent growth in the near term due to nervous consumers in Europe.
"I think the global champagne market is doing very well. Last year was a good year overall and our friends are doing pretty well as well, but overall we might expect a bit of a slowdown in Europe, especially with the difficult economic time," Guettat said in Melbourne this week as he attended the Melbourne Cup carnival where G.H. Mumm is the official Champagne.
"I think we might have a slowdown this year because of the weight of western Europe, and overall in the long run we are seeing growth of 3 per cent on average."
A flat global Champagne market of about 3 per cent would be less than half the growth witnessed last year when sales of Champagne worldwide recorded a 7 per cent jump to a volume of 323 million bottles.
But any growth would be welcomed by France's close-knit family of Champagne producers after sales plummeted as much as 20 per cent in some countries during the worst of the global financial crisis in 2008 and 2009. Champagne sales were quick to bounce back after the GFC; in 2010 global sales rose nearly 9 per cent, recovering from a drop of 5 per cent in 2008 and of close to 10 per cent in 2009.
Earlier this year the industry association Comite Interprofessionel du vin de Champagne (CIVC) estimated that about 330 million bottles of Champagne were dispatched last year when prices were up 3 to 5 per cent on average. That would take sales close to the record year of 2007 when 339 million bottles were sold and revenues reached €4.5 billion ($5.68 billion).
During the GFC it was the emerging markets of Asia and to some extent Australia that helped shift extra bottles unwanted by European and North American drinkers, and it is in the region to our north that Guettat sees great potential for G.H. Mumm as well as Perrier-Jouët.
"Elsewhere in emerging economies, the Asia-Pacific, the Champagne market is growing and continuing to recruit new drinkers," Guettat says.
Last year Champagne sales to Singapore were up 20 per cent to 1.45 million bottles and China was up 19.4 per cent to 1.31 million bottles.
"At the moment Asia is doing very well. China is one of the key markets and has been growing on average 37 per cent for the whole industry every year for the last 10 years.
"We are pretty strong in China and we are No.1 in imported wine and spirits, and in terms of Champagne we are equal leader [with Moët]."
Pernod Ricard's success in China is being driven by a massive thirst among Chinese people for its Martell cognac and its Chivas Regal whiskey which is outselling Johnnie Walker in that liquor category.
Closer to home in Australia, G.H. Mumm is increasing in popularity with locals thanks to a massive investment in the brand which includes its sponsorship of the Melbourne Cup, now in its third year, which it took from arch rival and market leader Moët & Chandon.
Guettat says G.H. Mumm has grown 120 per cent in the past year.
"That has been an amazing boost. I think the brands [G.H Mumm and Perrier-Jouët] have jumped from eighth position to third position and this exposure we are getting from the Melbourne Cup is an enormous springboard for the brand and has really enabled us to grow to new dimensions, and building awareness at the same time."
Almost 100,000 bottles of Champagne are consumed during the Cup Carnival each year.
Indeed, Australians are reaching for a glass of Champagne like never before with figures from France's Champagne Bureau showing Australia imported 4.86 million bottles last year, an increase of almost a third, helped by the soaring dollar.
That made Australia the eighth-largest import market in the world for the beverage.
But that strong Australian dollar, which has made the beverage much cheaper, has also come at a price for Champagne houses with many retailers sourcing their supplies from outside the official distribution channels organised by Pernod Ricard and buying bottles on the grey market. This strategy is also sometimes known as parallel importing and is especially popular when retailers can buy Champagne at cheaper prices overseas than from the local distributor.
It is an issue Guettat is keenly aware of.
"It's a free market and there is always a possibility to buy elsewhere. I think our duty is to just make sure we can really provide the best value for money here in Australia both in terms of the service and price.
"With the increased power of the Australian dollar it means we have to adjust our overall commercial policy at the same time to make sure that in fact we can let the retailers source directly from Australia, which is a guarantee as well for the best quality in terms of the way the Champagne is kept and stored under the best conditions."
Helping Champagne houses such as G.H. Mumm in the battle against parallel importing and falling prices could be early indications that France's grape harvest was expected to slump by almost 20 per cent compared with last year, to mark one of the weakest harvests in nearly 50 years. French figures show that in Champagne the harvest could decline by up to 40 per cent.
This will put extra strain on supply and limit the amount of Champagne leaked into the grey market.


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I have a daughter. I tell her, "911 is what you dial after you're raped. 1911 is what you should have before they try."
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as the title suggests, i was thinking of organizing an Onrpg Game night on Tabletop Simulator
people allready made various gamemodes such as
Cards Against Humanity
Monopoly (cleverly renamed to Eddiepoly for obvious reasons)
and people are currently bussy getting alot more board and card games to work.
so far only me, snow and jay own it, and we would love to play some proper games (no worries about table flipping, i have it disabled).
you do not have to download anything to play these added gamemodes, only the person who hosts needs to have it.
as for what time, i was thinking about 21.00 GMT +2