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Continuation Of The BI Software Plus Services Convergence Trend
Posted by Boris Evelson on May 9, 2011
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As we predicted more than three years ago, BI software and services are converging. Today, Deloitte announced its acquisition of the assets of the BI SaaS vendor Oco. This is a great confirmation of several trends:
- BI is hot. All of the leading management consultancies and systems integrators are putting BI at the top of their priority lists.
- BI is all about software plus services. There's no such thing as "plug-and-play" BI. One always needs to bundle it with services to integrate data, customize metrics and applications, etc.
- BI is a perfect fit for any firm with a software-plus-services offering, as demonstrated by
- IBM acquisition of PWC, Cognos, and SPSS
- HP acquisition of Knightsbridge and Vertica
- SAS acquisition of Baseline Consulting
- EMC acquisition of Conchango and Greenplum.
- BI SaaS, which is what Oco offers, is still a niche in a much larger market of on-premises and hosted (same as on-premises, just hosted by a vendor — very different from SaaS), but it's growing rapidly. Especially in the SMB sector, where internal IT resources don't have enough bandwidth, capabilities, or budget to deliver BI apps in house. Or where business users don't have the experience, expertise, or time to tell their own IT resources how to design and build such analytical applications, and want to leverage the business expertise of the SaaS vendors.
- Many players are looking to expand into BI. In a similar move, Accenture acquired CadenceQuest last year.
Hopefully, more similar acquisitions are on the way. Who's next? GoodData, PivotLink, and Birst would be at the top of my list.
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Comment from Boris Evelson on Wed, 05/11/2011 - 08:39
A quote from a very experienced and succesfull IT enterpreneur/investor whose opinion I really trust. When I asked him if he thought this was a good deal for Oco, he replied:
"... not really. Consulting companies don't pay high premiums. I would be surpirsed if OCO investors/founders have got any money for it. Deloitte stated it is purchasing substantially all of the assets of Oco, though details on financial and employment specifics of the deal were not disclosed. It doesn't sound like they are paying much..."
Interesting ...
addition to your List (targets for acquisitions)
Comment from Andrei Pandre (not verified) on Fri, 05/13/2011 - 15:06
Hi Boris:
I don't have my list, but may be I can help you to grow your list. I think Tableau Software will be a good target especially for a buyer like Teradata who bought Aster Data recently and Tableau had/has a good OEM relationship with Aster Data. I also think that Tableau has the best functionality to read Teradata databases and I expect it will be even better very soon. And Teradata needs a good front-end Data Visualization toolset, which partially what Tableau is.
Now some deviation from acquisitions, but kind of related:
in case if some wise man from TIBCO is reading your blog, I also will advise for TIBCO to do with Spotfire the same thing that EMC did in 2007 to VMWare (NYSE: VMW, current capitalization $40B, compare with EMC capitalization of $56B; EMC bought VMWare for cash $625M in 2004) - make a new IPO for Spotfire and make it semi-independent from TIBCO corporate infrasturure and corporate policies and let Spotfire focus completely on BI and Visual Analytics market without too much TIBCO-related distractions and management restrictions.
Andrei, very good list. If we
Comment from Boris Evelson on Fri, 05/13/2011 - 15:12
Andrei, very good list. If we go with just independent small BI vendors - that's indeed a much longer list. I was just singling out potential BI SaaS targets in my original list.
I think Tableau larger than Good Data and completely in SaaS
Comment from Andrei Pandre (not verified) on Fri, 05/13/2011 - 15:30
Boris: glad you like it.
I just thought if you included GoodData, than Tableau desrved it too, because Tableau Software is much larger then GoodData sales-wise (according to Software Magazine "Software 500" list) and in terms of BI SaaS Tableau is completely in it with their Tableau Server and Tableau Public service.
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My 98 TJ will not start. I'm hoping that someone else has had this exact problem and can point me to the solution. The battery was dead due to the fact that I can't afford the gas to drive it around. Tried jump starting but it would not start. Thought maybe the battery was too low so I charged it for 24hrs. Next I did the old turn the headlights on and turn the key thing and they didn't dim at all. Got out the broomstick to try and whack the cables. before trying it I noticed the short(maybe 3-4 inch) thick wire from the starter solenoid to the starter had white chalky residue like the wire had burned from the inside out. Anyone else have this happen to them? What was the ultimate solution? Also, how does one get to it? My arms aren't long enough to reach the solenoid. Thanks for any and all help.
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Do you even hear a click when you try and start it? You should hear the solenoid click as it engages.
If you hear nothing, make sure the trans is in park/neutral on an auto, and the clutch is in on a manual.
You know, I don't recall any kind of click. Probably wouldn't hear it over the seatbelt/door open warning beeps. The wire definitely has a small spot where it has burned through from the inside out. Is that wire available? I wouldn't know what gauge to use if I were to attempt replacing it. Any thoughts on what might have caused the wire to burn through?
If it burnt through it's a sign of a dead short in the starter. Or the corrosion caused enough resistance the lead heated up and burnt.
Sounds like you need a starter.
Bummer. I was hoping maybe it was just the solenoid or solenoid cable. Any thoughts on brands for the starter?
have a 98 myself, one thing i've looked into was the ground on the starter might not be good enough connection... which can cause all sorts of problems leading to yours... this wasn't my final problem but was something to look at if you have problems again...
(i replaced my starter and got same problems, and for the time being i put a fuse in my clutch bypass to start up and never had a problem since...)
i understand safety factors but never had a problem since and am very cautious....
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i like the opening theme
6 years ago4
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*smh* i've totally forgotten how "peculiar" this anime was
3 years ago
Shizuoka is definitely a closet pervert "I ... Might be ... Interested in shaving the opposite sex
3 years ago
Lol captain is awesome
3 years ago
if u have not read manga then u cant disagree with me, cause then u ton't know full story, 2 chapters are left out from anime, but it follows manga, it means 1EP should be more, what shows their life after the competition what comes in EP 12 & lasts to EP13
4 years ago
Amuro say'd, i would feel embarrassed if some1 i ton't like sees me naked & Kaname has seen her naked & no embarrassed reaction from Amuro, that means Amuro likes Kaname, i smell love here,
4 years ago
@Dg3_1298 maybe she already is, in secret LOL
4 years ago
even i cant believe what comes out of her mouth LOL
4 years ago
But, i...
Might be interested...
In touching the opposite sex.
Pure Modest & Shy girl
but sometimes she can say
some ferry outrageous & EPIC lines LOL
4 years ago
shaving the opposite sex...
I... mite be... interested.
Epic Line LOL
4 years ago
I feel like Shizuoka is going to be into some of the most kinkiest things when she turns eighteen.
4 years ago
Holy fuck, Balls of Iron. I must know his ways
4 years ago
Shizuoka.....yes......veeeerry clean.....*nosebleed*
5 years ago
How many razers can you keep in one banana hammock?
6 years ago
Don't get the Japanese anime school system! A swim club that wants to compete on the national level and has no swim coach!?
6 years ago
i like the opening theme
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Benon's 20 Gallon Tall (5-16-10) Time flies (56K)
Tank : Aquarium Masters 20-gallon tall
Light : Aqua-something...
Filter : Zoomed 501 + Eheim Ecco (Zoomed will be gone in a few days)
CO2 : 2 Yeast Reactors hooked up to wooden airstones
Substrate : Amazonia
Plants : Java Fern, Bolbitis, Java Moss, Red Myrio, Glosso, Dwarf Tears, Mini Four Leaves, Christmas Moss, Hairgrass, Crypts... I'm probably leaving something out.
Camera : iPhone (This will change...)
May 16, 2010
Time flies... I think... About 9 days later, I've snapped another photo.
I really just like to compare photos from different time frames.
I'm sure if I were using a pressurized system, the growth would be a lot more intense. I'm still happy with the results from using DIY CO2.
The second powerhead has been inactive for quite some time now. I've left the tank with just one powerhead and one mix of DIY CO2. It's been working fine.
The bolbitis is growing in great. Red myrios are not doing so great. I started dosing iron. They're alive, but not very red.
May 7, 2010
I wonder if the ferns will fill in even more?
Wow, very unexpected growth from the ferns.
Looking at this tank on a day to day basis, I didn't notice any growth. My thoughts were "do I have enough CO2? lighting?" And then I realized they're plants.
I did a trim today, pulled most of the dead leaves off, gently brushed the moss with my fingers, waved the mini java moss around a little bit, replanted a few stems of HC and spread those around. My plants seem a little happier today. I try to be minimally invasive when maintaining my aquariums, so 10-15 minutes (at most) with my gross hands every few days.
I wanted to tear this tank down many times...
Here's a full-tank shot. It's not an ADA beauty, but it did the trick. I kept my eyes on the plants and they responded. If anyone is bored, scroll down and look at the little java fern I pinned up between the corner of the glass and that piece of driftwood on the left. It really grows out nicely! Hard to believe it all started from just a few leaves.
Here's a frontal day shot. I actually like it.
When I first started this tank, I was a complete newbie with about 3 years of experience barely maintaining my nano-cube. I didn't care much for it and lost interest.
My interest sparked again a few months ago, and I got into this hobby full-steam. I'm not going anywhere with it now.
I think regular maintenance is the key to a nice aquarium. I don't really think the equipment needs to be that good... Just the setup and maintenance.
April 26, 2010
(Day 66) "Ferns are faaast..."
I can definitely see some growth almost 3 weeks later. I can't wait to see the ferns entirely filling the top region. I don't know if I need to switch to pressurized. I think I will route 2 2-liters into a single gas-separation chamber and have it diffuse through a single powerhead (with attached reactor). I think with that setup I should have sufficient CO2. I've been playing around with the settings of diffusing DIY CO2, and found a powerhead is far superior to a simple stone. Though I think only one powerhead will be sufficient as long as there is an attached chamber to react the bubbles inside of.
I also began dosing with Brighty K (potassium) - This has proven to be a very positive ingredient in my tank and I will continue to dose this.
Also found that the Bolbitis attaches very easily to driftwood. Since planting, I have been splitting the rhizome up into different plants and moving them about the driftwood. It seems this promotes growth.
April 8, 2010
(Day 48) "Ferns are slooow..."
Just trying to compare to the previous photo... I think I see growth, I think... Just did a nice water change and remixed the DIY CO2. More waiting now. . .
March 31, 2010
(Day 40) "Bolbitis Arrival"
Lots of bolbitis arrived for me. Cut it up and pinned it to some driftwood. I still want to add some more. This bolbitis looks different from the bolbitis I purchased at Aqua Forest Aquarium.
Bolbitis arrival! I can't wait until it all grows!
On the cutting board for inspection
March 25, 2010
(Day 34) "Fern Love"
I love ferns. The other way to achieve some bushiness. I love how the direction of each leaf can be controlled. At the store yesterday, I saw a nice roll of stainless steel wire encased in some type of synthetic polymer (a roll of twisties) and was tempted to buy it ($8!), but ended up using the twisties that came with my ferns.. I love tying things to rocks and driftwood, more so than planting stems of HC. Both are fun, both are vital to a successful scale I think, but in the end I feel it is all about patience. Added some LACE java fern! Also added the driftwood to the right that I had been soaking and brooding over... "is it going to look ok...?" Eventually just shut my thoughts up and put the damn piece of driftwood in there. I think it looks ok. I've added some rock-scaping in the back that you can't see, but it will be covered in moss and will create a very nice spacial effect.
I've ordered about 7 bunches of Bolbitis online. It should get here next week, which hopefully will add more green hues to the entire scape to tie all the colors together.
March 23, 2010
(Day 32) "Bolbitis is the theme ingredient"
Did some bolbitis-tying to driftwood. I like the way this plant grows, and sort of looks like seaweed. I've decided I love this plant, and will do everything in my power to tie as much bolbitis as I can to the "L" shaped piece of driftwood (which I can remove very easily, as opposed to the other pieces). My "collectoritis" can stop for now, I have my theme ingredient!
(I found it hard to tie bolbitis using twine, but after a few tries I got the hang of it. I need to buy more tomorrow so I can really get a few of them on the driftwood)
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Any quality loss with HDMI to Component cable for PS3?
I put my TV on the wall, so the wires are going into the wall.
I need to connect:
Cable box
Apple TV
My TV only has 2 HDMI inputs, so right now I'm running component video to the cable box, but the cable is bulky and the connectors don't interact well with the back of the cable box.
Apple TV only takes HDMI, so there one.
I want to go back to HDMI for the cable box for reasons mentioned above
That leaves the PS3 ....... there's a PS3 specific cable which is HDMI on the Playstation end and Component video on the TV end. Has anyone used this? Is there any quality loss with this?
If I added this cable which is only about the size of an HDMI cable then I would have a much easier time running this through the wall.
HDMI is totally digital....component video is analog.....so any conversion from HDMI to component will require a physical digital to analog converter....
They do make HDMI switches....I think that would be a better way to go...
Yes, there will be an amount of image quality reduction. How much ( if any ) you notice will depend on a lot of things. First and foremost, you're own eyes. Some notice differences, others like me see no difference between component and HDMI/DVI. Between component/HDMI and say single composite video ( the yellow plugs/cables )? Oh yeah, the image loss is clearly visible to all but Helen Keller.
If your TV is 1080P and you're using the PS3 as a blueray player, odds are greater you might. If TV is 720P and you don't use the PS3 as a blueray....probably not.
You don't say if you have a receiver with switchable HDMI inputs, if you do, and it has at least 3 inputs, you could go that route. Bear in mind that will also degrade the signal a bit, as anything between the source video and display device affects image quality. In other words, if you use a standalone HDMI switcher, that will affect quality. Unless one is using bottom of the barrel junk products, the amount of image loss in these scenarios is measured in microscopic detail, so you probably wont notice anything no matter which way you go.
If it was me, I would pull 1 run Cat-6 for HDMI over Cat-6, then have everything go through a AV Receiver. That is the cleanest and best way to do it.
If you are going to use a Sound bar for sound, no AV receiver, then you are talking a mess of cables going up to the tv, then the tv feeding the sound bar.
No, because it is digital all the way.
I use HDMI for everything, but my cable box I use component. I do not like the second lag for the HDMI hand shake to happen every time I switch channels.
Some of the new DVD's and Blue-rays will only play if HDMI I used.
I have no lag with hdmi on my provider, but every is different with their boxes. I know that Direct is real bad for lag on hdmi.
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When decorating for a Christmas wedding, your only limitation is your imagination. A holiday-inspired theme creates a winter wonderland infused with holiday spirit that your guests will remember for years to come.
Beyond Red and Green
The simplest color scheme for your Christmas wedding is traditional red and green. The church, venue, or reception hall may already have decorations up in these colors, making decorating fuss-free and low-cost. But to really create a holiday fantasy, consider using other color combinations.
Attractive color combinations for holiday weddings include:
- Blue and silver
- Gold and forest green
- Black, burgundy, and silver or gold
- Champagne and red
Choose one color as the main focal point, using the secondary colors as accents throughout bouquets, ceremony decorations, and reception decorations.
To incorporate an even stronger Christmas theme, you could choose one aspect of the holiday or season to focus on when decorating. Incorporate your chosen theme into ceremony and reception decorations. A Christmas theme could center around one or more of the following holiday wedding decoration ideas:
- Snowmen
- Snowflakes
- Reindeer
- Penguins
- Candy canes or peppermints
- Gingerbread men or houses
- Angels
Decorating for a Christmas Wedding Ceremony
Start your Christmas theme as guests arrive at the ceremony. Make luminaries using candles and plastic jugs or white lunch bags to line the walkway to the entrance. Large wreaths with bows in your wedding colors can be placed on the front doors as guests enter.
Pew décor can be small wreaths or even a white bow with mistletoe in the center. A miniature swag of ivy, evergreen, or metallic garland would work nicely as part of the pew décor. The same swag can be used on a larger scale on altar rails or handrails on altar steps; use it to line a balcony, too.
Other ideas for decorating for a Christmas wedding ceremony include:
- Putting miniature white lights in large Christmas trees at the front of the ceremony venue.
- Lighting candles in the windows of the entire room and having a candlelit service.
- Using an aisle runner with silver or gold flecks; or even one with covered in a poinsettia design.
- Arranging winter wedding flowers at the front of the altar.
Plan to have a large mistletoe arrangement in the exit doorway for guests to enjoy as they leave the ceremony venue and head to the reception.
Christmas Wedding Reception Decorations
Because your guests will be spending the majority of their evening at your reception, you want to be sure that the Christmas theme is incorporated into your reception location. Your head table, room décor, centerpieces, and cake table can all be decorated with a Christmas theme.
Head Table Decorations
To decorate the head table, have a garland of ivy or evergreen sweep across the front of the table. Intertwine some small white Christmas lights into them, and have holly and berries woven into the swag. Hang a large mistletoe decoration above the newlyweds' chairs. Use red or green pillar candles to light up the table.
Place small Christmas trees both ends of the table. Decorate them with simple glass ornaments; tying bows on the tree in the wedding colors looks lovely as well. Be sure to have the miniature lights strung around the trees.
Room Décor
You can add a lot of holiday pizzazz by really creating a winter wedding scene. Hang large snowflakes from the ceiling at varying heights using fishing line. String icicle lights around the edge of the room.
Candy canes are great Christmas accents.
Create a cozy lounge for guests by renting or purchasing an electric fireplace. Bring in overstuffed chairs, bean bags, a holiday rug, Christmas tree, and stockings to create a homey feeling in one area of your reception. Keep young guests occupied by serving milk and cookies in this area, and make Christmas coloring pages and crayons available to keep kids busy.
A stunning addition to your room décor would be to include an ice sculpture. Get your names and wedding date carved into wedding bells or a heart, or go even more Christmas themed and have a snowman, reindeer, or tree carved.
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Continue with your Christmas decorating theme by having table centerpieces that match the rest of your reception. Use candles in the center of your tables that can double as wedding favors, or cover small boxes in wrapping paper and tie with a ribbon.
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A perfect Christmas wedding would have a winter themed wedding cake. Make sure the table looks as great as the cake by putting faux snow on the table. Add some small porcelain snowman figurines or holiday village pieces to accent the table. Use plastic icicles to continue the snowy theme, or hang a garland swag around the table.
You may even want to place small and simple ornaments that follow your theme on the table. Be sure to take the hooks off so no one accidentally pricks a finger.
Decorating for a Christmas wedding is only limited to what you can think of in terms of décor. Whether you include simple accents or go all out, the Christmas touches will add a dash of festiveness to your wedding decorations.


text: Over the last few holiday seasons, more parents have needed help to make sure there's a present under the tree with their child's name on it. Some of those parents turn to Toys for Tots for help. When you drop off a toy in a box marked Toys for Tots, your charitable act is done. For Skip and Amber Young, co-coordinators at the Greater Bangor Area Toys for Tots, that's just the first step."We go around about once a week and we check all the boxes and once we empty out the boxes, we put the box back and then we bring everything here," explained Skip.What looks like Santa's workshop is where all of this non-profit's toys are stored, sorted and assigned. The toys are put on different tables, organized by gender and age. Then, the folks at Toys for Tots wait for the requests to come in."Once the request comes in then the real work starts and depending on how many children they have, depends on how long it takes to fill that order," said Skip.It's a Christmas list of sorts detailing each child's name, age, interests, and what they'd like for Christmas."Is your little guy a Tonka Truck guy or is he a Matchbox guy? There's a world of difference come Christmas morning and we want that sparkle in that child's eye so we want to match up that toy if possible," said Amber.Over the years, where the lists come from has changed. Toys for Tots used to work on them independently, but now those lists are a team effort. The Youngs realized if a family needs help with toys, they probably need help elsewhere too. "People are hurting all over and that's why we try to make things easier for them," said Skip.To make it easier, they've partnered with other organizations to make Christmas feel complete."Christmas is not just toys, it's that whole warm feeling of a hot meal, it is family, it is love," said Amber."We work in conjunction with Salvation Army, Seacoast Ministries, Penquis CAP out in Dover, the Hands of Hope so we're just like a big unit now," said Skip.Because, according to Skip, the need for help continues to grow."Every year it gets more and more. Our first year we did 3,600, the second year we did a little over 4,000 and we're up to 8,000 kids now. 20,000 toys are collected, so I'm assuming that we're probably going to need a lot more as time goes on," said Skip.Keeping up with the need isn't always easy, especially in tough economic times. The budget Toys for Tots has to work with is whatever is donated to them."We used to get that $1,000 donation or $2,500 donation. That doesn't happen anymore. We're counting nickels and dimes all the time," said Amber.But every year, thanks to the generosity of others, they make it happen. Something about the spirit of Christmas and helping children keeps the toys coming in."Every child needs Christmas. I don't care how old you are really. Every child really expects to see Santa and they really want that toy and people really try to do that for them," said Skip."If you open that present Christmas morning and it's exactly what you asked for, you feel like, 'Man, my parents may be poor but they loved me enough to make it happen,'" said Amber.It's that feeling thousands of times over that keeps folks donating toys and the Christmas spirit alive for the Youngs all year long.Toys for Tots donation boxes can be found throughout the Bangor area including locations at Toys 'R Us, Family Dollar stores, and the Bangor mall.


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Lake Oswego's 32nd annual Lake Run draws 2,000 participants and provides fun for entire families
Lake Oswego was a happening community last Saturday morning thanks to the efforts of the Lake Oswego Junior Women's Club and countless volunteers.
The local service club held its 32nd annual Lake Run and close to 2,000 runners and walkers took part. And now the rewards for all that hard work are about to be paid forward because a number of local charitable organizations are going to receive some very sizeable donations thanks to the Lake Oswego Junior Women's Club.
Saturday was a perfect day for a run and the turnout for the event proved it. Compared to the past five years, the 2008 Lake Run had the second highest turnout with 1,931 runners and walkers between the 5k and 12k events. The turnout was an increase of more than 120 people compared to 2007 and within 50 runners of 2006 when 1,982 people participated.
Winning the 5K race this year was Lake Oswego's James Levins. The 29-year-old ran the course in 15:53, beating his closest competitor by 36 seconds. For the women, Jennifer Teppo, 49-years-old from Vancouver, Wash., ran the course in 19:50, beating her closest competitor by 51 seconds. Of the 857 runners who ran the race, only 11 beat the 20-minute mark.
In the 12k, Danny Gonzales of Lake Oswego won the race with a time of 40:10. For the women, Allie Gruner of Lake Oswego won with a time of 50:07.
'The Run went wonderful,' said Lilly Pacioni, one of the co-chairs of the event. 'The weather held up and it seemed like everyone had a good time. Plus a lot of people stayed for the festival after the run to check out many of our sponsor booths as well as enjoy great food from Blue Sage Café and Booster Juice.'
Obvious to many who ran on Saturday, was the increase in the number of kids that were involved in the 5k race this year. This upswing was due to a new twist that Lake Oswego Junior Women's Club added to the Lake Run to spur on more community involvement.
Called the School Challenge, the idea was to get schools to compete against each other with the local school garnering the greatest number of registered participants winning a $1,000 donation from the club. For the first year, Forest Hills Elementary School and Lake Oswego Junior High School both earned $1,000 for their respective schools.
Pacioni thanked everyone that participated in the school challenge.
'For a first-year event (the school challenge), we really hope to see it grow next year,' she said.


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Supple fit (only after repeated wear). Irritation-free, water-tight collar adds insulation at neck. Velvety-soft internal fabric. Convenient, easy-to-reach hide-a-key pocket. Boosts your green cred: Billabong claims that manufacturing a B9 produces 80% less C02 and requires 80% less energy than a standard wetsuit.
Costs a recession-busting 3 times more than a comparable wetsuit from Billabong. Took two wearings to break in. Gave us a mild rash after the first use.
How We Rate
- 1/10A complete failure in every way
- 2/10Sad, really
- 3/10Serious flaws; proceed with caution
- 4/10Downsides outweigh upsides
- 5/10Recommended with reservations
- 6/10Solid with some issues
- 7/10Very good, but not quite great
- 8/10Excellent, with room to kvetch
- 9/10Nearly flawless
- 10/10Metaphysical perfection
To our surprise, the B9's internal/external fabrics — which are constructed from 90% recycled polyester, 10% spandex and eco-friendly Japanese limestone-based neoprene — didn't inhibit its effectiveness whatsoever. Compared to a full O'Neil wetsuit of the same thickness (3/2), the B9 Platinum was just as warm, even in the wintery waters of Northern California. Better yet, it allowed for a superior range of motion in the arms, shoulders and knees. The kneecap design is especially good: Modeled after orthopedic braces, it not only provides added support (we sure felt it), but also aids in "proprioception" — the brain and nervous system's aptitude for sensing movement and the orientation of your joints.
We can't speak for our nervous system, but the enhanced flexibility definitely allowed us to hop up faster and with greater ease. Plus, the first time we surfed in the suit, we saw a rainbow over the horizon. Guess Mother Gaia approves.
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Sep 3, 2013 - By Andrea Novotny, Staff WriterThe prizes include a quilt and a fishing basket and are on display in Shoshoni.
The Shoshoni Public Library will host a raffle and ice cream social at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at the library, 216 Idaho St.
The raffle is intended to raise funds to purchase various items for the library.
Library manager Wanta Weisz says the library's goal is to buy either a new copy machine, fax machine or new shelving, and possibly a few smaller items, such as a bar scanner. The items the library purchases will depend on the amount of money raised in the raffle.
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A Tale of Two Heroin Arrests
If you want to buy heroin in North Jersey you go to Paterson – a largely low-income city with high crime.
"Heroin is being sold right across the street and we're only a block away from the county jail," said resident Joe Rabatin, standing on a street corner on Broadway.
"They see a young white girl driving through and they know exactly what you're there for if you're driving in that area," says Kristen, a 25 year old recovering heroin user. "You give somebody money and they hand it to you. It's a matter of minutes," Kristen said.
The city sees a steady flow of buyers coming through from suburban towns. Last week, police arrested more than 40 dealers and 280 customers, and seized close to 12,000 bags of heroin. For the second time now, prosecutors published driver's license photos of all the customers.
The publishing of the photos is part of a larger effort in suburban Bergen County to address a surge in heroin use. But while suburban users are being offered long-term treatment options to avoid a criminal conviction, those arrested in Paterson do not have that option.
How the Heroin Sweep Worked
Undercover police officers from affluent areas went to Paterson and waited for nice cars to drive by – they called them "suburban cars." They watched people from the suburbs buy heroin. They followed them back to the towns the live in and handcuffed them there. The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office posted photos with the each person's name, age and city – and that was picked up by national news outlets. It was meant to send the message that the heroin problem is everywhere.
"I am literally the perfect example of that," Kristen said. "I got a car when I was seventeen. I come from a good family. I lived in a nice home." She checked herself in to a halfway house a few months before the Paterson heroin sweep.
"If I was out there right now, I would be one of those people because I went on a daily basis several times a day," Kristen said. "I had a white Jeep Liberty, blasting my music. I had absolutely no fear at all."
Kristen has a tattoo of the word "hope" on her left wrist. She has big green eyes, a short black bob and an awesome laugh. She started using prescription drugs like OxyContin and Roxicet as a teenager. She says one pill costs between $20 and $70 on the streets – depending on the strength.
With a habit that was costing $300, she discovered heroin, which got her high for $40 a day. And as an underage teen, it was easier to get in Paterson than alcohol.
Heroin has led to 20 overdose deaths in Passaic County so far this year, according to prosecutors. In the more affluent Bergen County, there have been 17 deaths. Both are on track to surpass last year's numbers. But suburban parents are in denial, said Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli.
"We grew up with an idea of what heroin was," Molinelli said. "Heroin was nasty, it was dirty, the person who took it was a junkie, and it happened in the inner cities between alleyways."
That's why he posted the photos of all the users. So parents could see that many of those arrested in the sweep were in their 20s and from the suburbs. Molinelli received calls from irate parents, who were eventually convinced that their children had been battling a heroin addiction on their own.
"That's the type of case I'm pleased with," Molinelli said. "A young man in the early stages of heroin, mom hasn't picked it up yet, now she knows. Now she becomes engaged, now she becomes involved."
Caught in the sweep was a baseball prospect for the Philadelphia Phillies, a dental hygienist, an injured veteran, and a dad who left his two-year-old home alone while he went out to buy the drug. People from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina were arrested. And the 100 arrestees who live in Bergen County are now getting a better shot at getting clean.
Treatment vs Criminal Convictions ... For Some
Currently, when someone is arrested for heroin possession, they're convicted and usually get six months of probation. If they're not arrested again during those six months, the case is dropped.
But Molinelli says that doesn't treat the addiction. Starting with this sweep, heroin users in Bergen County will instead avoid a criminal conviction and be required to enroll in a drug treatment program for two or three years if they want to have their case dismissed.
"Someone is going to fail before they will recover," Molinelli said. "And we can't simply throw them back in court if they fail." For example, Kristen spent 9 months in Spring House, a drug rehab program, and still relapsed. "We need the time to be able to work with them," said Sue Debiak, manager of the halfway house. "We can't just let them go in 30 days because they're out using again."
But the new treatment approach won't be an option in Passaic County, home to Paterson, where 180 users were arrested. Users in the urban areas will still have a conviction.
"Now that it's starting to affect people in the suburban areas, now they want to do something about it," said Joe Rabatin, who lives in the neighborhood and is a recovering heroin user. "And I think that's a disgrace."


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This is a discussion on S&W 642 Grip Replacement? within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I am looking into purchasing a pocket carry pistol, most likely the S&W 642 but I would like to have wooden grips instead of the ...
I am looking into purchasing a pocket carry pistol, most likely the S&W 642 but I would like to have wooden grips instead of the rubber. Could someone link some reputable retailers of replacement grips? Very much appreciated.
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For a J frame revolver I like the dymondwood boot grips made by Altamont in Illinois. Here is a link and a photo, showing Altamont wood grips on the models 36 and 60, and original rubber grips on the 642. I now have Altamonts on the 642 as well.
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Yep, check out that link up there for getgrip. I really like the Hogue grips.
Hogue is also a real "stand up" company and all of there grips are Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Eagle Secret Service grips are the lowest profile wood grip.
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heres my 642 with Eagle secret service grips.
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be forewarned; wood grips on a 642 can be painful, especially with plus P ammo. Those little stock grips do a lot more to tame recoil than many people think. Another expensive lesson is that not all wood grips are created equal. I had one pair that were a bit thick up near where my thumb pointed forward. It thumbed my thumb real good and after a few cylinders was down right painful.
I'll say this thought, nothing, NOTHING looks as good as a nice revolver in woods!!!!
I like the old school look...stock wood and a t-grip...feels good too...
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Put one on lay-a way today...S&W 642 pro Lite..5 shot with very nice wooden grips...
The gun shop I used is Shooter Supply Louisville Ky...They have a wed site, but I'm not sure it working right..The sale of guns in the few weeks have crashed it...Not sure how many they had on hand,,,The Pro 642 is 519.00, the plan 642 is 469.00..Yes its a high priced store, but they have just about any thing you are looking for......
I switch all of my j-frames out to old school small wooden grips.
The last set I bought are made of ebony wood and I put them on a stainless 649.
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I still like the Altamonts I was pushing 4 years ago when this thread started.
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You want max concealment in a pocket with a J Frame? These are Altamonts; Super Rosewood Service Grip on my 442 and 642 (with Mika Pocket Holster). Third picture is the same grip on a 442 in Bonded Ivory. Go to: Altamont Company . Fast Service and good prices. I have bought quite a few grips from them and never had a problem.


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Daddy's had some issues with bugs and even though we all have gotten our flea treatments he still wanted to get us nice and clean. We were heading out to his girlfriend's house and he wanted to make sure we were all clean before getting there. I had my first bath last night and I was actually better behaved than daddy was expecting from me. I did try to get away and but it wasn't as bad as he was anticipating. Thankfully all of us are all clean and out of harm's way as the exterminator is coming today. We're on a mini-vacation!
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Nonprofit: Construction Junction, Pittsburgh—a project of the Pennsylvania Resources Council, the organization supports and promotes conservation through building materials reuse. Construction Junction diverts building materials from landfills and provides them to the community at low cost.
Government: City of Warren, Pa.—city officials are working to make Warren the greenest city in Pennsylvania. Already-achieved milestones include becoming the second city in the state to use LED lights in crosswalk and traffic signals; doubling resident participation in recycling programs for three consecutive years; beginning construction on a green convention center and hotel; and expanding and upgrading its sewage treatment plant.
Community Leader - Laurel Highlands: Alexander Graziani, executive director of the Smart Growth Partnership of Westmoreland County—Graziani is being recognized for his leadership of an organization that aims to enhance the viability, quality of life, and long-term sustainability in the Laurel Highlands area by providing education and technical assistance and promoting smart-growth principles.
Community Leader - Northwest Pennsylvania: Dr. Kenneth Borland, Pennsylvania Department of Education regional contact for Northwest Pennsylvania Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education network—Borland oversees a 12-county consortium of educators, workforce and economic development organizations, businesses, and government agencies with common goals. He is working with local organizations and schools to help prepare students to move the region forward in the future green economy.
Community Leader - Pittsburgh: Vivian Loftness, professor of architecture, Carnegie Mellon University—Loftness is being honored for her 30-plus-year career in environmental design and sustainability, advanced building systems and systems integration, climate, and regionalism in architecture and for performance-based design for the workplace of the future. For information about the Green$ense conference, visit www.gbapgh.org/green$ense2009.asp.


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Aside from the game itself, this is one event that's all about the food. So don't be afraid to get creative with your choice of snacks. Your guests will thank you.
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The country has eight public universities as well as other institutions, along with some 30 foreign universities that operate campuses there.
Country Overview
Israel is a young country with an ancient history. It is situated on the Mediterranean Sea, with desert in the south and snow-capped peaks in the north. Its capital, Jerusalem, is a spiritual center to the three monotheistic faiths, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Israel was created in 1948 when Palestine, which was formerly held by the British, was partitioned into Jewish and Arab states. Support had grown internationally for a Jewish homeland after the Holocaust. Jews rushed to Israel from all over the world, while many Palestinians were displaced. The subsequent decades have been a time of incessant conflict. Several wars were fought with neighboring Arab countries, and fighting between Israelis and Palestinians has been near constant.
Israel's climate ranges from temperate to tropical, with plenty of sunshine. Two distinct seasons predominate: a rainy winter period from November to May; and a dry summer season which extends through the next six months. Rainfall is relatively heavy in the North and center of the country, with much less in the northern Negev and almost negligible amounts in the southern areas.
Regional conditions vary considerably, with humid summers and mild winters on the coast; dry summers and moderately cold winters in the hill regions (including Jerusalem), hot dry summers and pleasant winters in the Jordan Valley; and year-round semidesert conditions in the Negev. Weather extremes range from occasional winter snowfall at higher elevations to periodic oppressively hot dry winds, which send temperatures soaring, particularly in spring and autumn.
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Overview of Higher Education
Several university-level institutions were established shortly after Israel was declared a state. Today the country has eight public universities as well as various colleges and other postsecondary institutions. Some 30 foreign universities maintain campuses in Israel.
Study for a bachelor's degree usually lasts three years, while study in medicine generally requires four to six years. A master's degree may be obtained after one to two more years of study. The holder of a master's with a thesis component (type A) may pursue a doctorate; the holder of a type B master's may not. Doctoral study usually lasts an additional two years.
More than 200,000 students were enrolled in the country's various institutions of higher learning in 2005.
(Sources: BBC, The Europa World of Learning, The Council for Higher Education, in Israel )
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The instant ramen dinner company created an advertisement to show how their product can fit into an active lifestyle, with a little help
Cup Noodles are often the go to meals of busy students and office workers alike. It's easy prep and quick cooking time make it ideal for when you need a filling meal that is quick to make and cheap to buy. While it may be the staple of the sedentary diet, Cup Noodles was looking for a way to fit into a more active one.
Cup Noodles Brazil recently released a commercial, created by Dentsu, on YouTube showing just that, utilizing the latest in technology to fuel people on the go while they're still going, literally. The Cup Noodles team sends out targeted drones, with the heads of whatever flavor they are carrying attached (beef, chicken, shrimp, etc), to find people in the midst of some extreme sports. While you may not want a Cup Noodle while surfing, rock climbing or tightrope walking between huge gaping ravines, it is a perfect collection of images for their new tagline: "You never know when you'll get hungry."
While these meals are quick, easy and inexpensive to make, and have more ingredients than the typical packed ramen, they aren't exactly healthy. The high sodium content of the serving in addition to the preservatives used to keep the ingredients fresh makes it one of the least healthy options for a meal. So in order to make this the new go-to meal for people who are more athletic while certainly be a challenge for the Cup Noodle advertising team. Though, if they could assure consistent drone delivery, there's a chance they might make it a part of their routine.


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