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WATER CoRe: Water scarcity and droughts; coordinated actions in European regions. WATER CoRe intends to provide an exchange platform for water scarcity and drought issues on regional and local level for all European regions.
Water Scarcity and Drought, increasingly caused by climate change effects, will affect the European Union on ecological, on economic as well as a on social issues. These impacts will affect the citizens of the European Union in particular on local and regional level. Strategies on regional policy level are required, in order to mitigate these climate change effects.
Bologna - Italy
29-30 November 2012
AGENDA: WATER CoRe Final Conference
European Conference, Political Platform, Steering Committee - Presidium Meeting
Bologna - Italy
29-30 November 2012
WATER CoRe Closing Conference
As WATER CoRe project comes to an end - April 2013-, its project partners gathered to assess the achieved results as well as to reflect on the political recommendations that the project will address regarding water scarcity and drought situations.
The closing conference of the INTERREG IV-C project WATER CoRe - Water scarcity and droughts; coordinated actions in European regions was held in Bologna (Italy) at the prestigious Palazzo Re Enzo during 29-30 November 2012.
Karlsruhe - Germany
November 21-22, 2012
WATER CoRe takes part at the Integrated Water Ressource Management (IWRM) Conference, Karlsruhe 2012
After the successful premiere of IWRM Karlsruhe 2010, a second edition of IWRM Conference is held at the Karlsruhe Convention Centre during 21- 22 November 2012.
This project is cofinanced by the ERDF and made possible by the INTERREG IVC programme
The Interregional Cooperation Programme INTERREG IVC, financed by the European Union's Regional Development Fund, helps Regions of Europe work together to share experience and good practice in the areas of innovation, the knowledge economy, the environment and risk prevention. EUR 302 million is available for project funding but, more than that, a wealth of knowledge and potential solutions are also on hand for regional policy-makers.


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Accounting Research BULLETINS • Issued by the Committee on Accounting Procedure, American Institute of Accountants, 270 Madison Avenue, New York 16, N. Y. Copyright 1951 by American Institute of Accountants July, 1951 NO. 41 Presentation of Income and Earned Surplus (Supplement to Bulletin No. 35) 1. In part (c) of paragraph 2 of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 35, issued in October, 1948, the committee recommended that extraordinary items omitted from the determination of net income pursuant to Accounting Research Bulletin No. 32 should be dis-played in the surplus statement* and not as deductions from or ad-ditions to the item of net income in the income statement. In its revised Regulation S-X issued in December, 1950, the Securities and Exchange Commission made provision in item 17 of Rule 5-03 for the addition to or deduction from net income or loss, at the bottom of the income statements filed with the Commission, of items of profit and loss given recognition in the accounts during the period and not included in the determination of net income or loss. 2. The committee's purpose in issuing Bulletin No. 35 was to prevent misconceptions as to whether the earnings for the period were the amounts designated as net income or were the final and often more prominent amounts shown on the income statements after the deduction or addition of items excluded from the deter-mination of net income. The committee believes this purpose will best be served if reports to stockholders continue to display such items in accordance with the recommendation contained in Bulletin No. 35. The change in Rule 5-03, however, does not affect the deter-mination of the amount to be reported as net income or earnings for the year and, in the committee's view, the additions or deductions at the foot of the income statement after determination of net in-come are equivalent to direct credits or charges to earned surplus. * In Bulletin No. 39 the committee published as an approved objective a recom-mendation of the subcommittee on terminology that in balance-sheet presentation the use of the term "surplus" be discontinued. The committee believes that further ex-perimentation with substitutes for the term is desirable in financial statements pre-pared for the general public. However, the committee plans to continue to use the term "surplus" in its bulletins as being a technical term that is well understood among accountants to whom the bulletins are directed. 303

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Wednesday, June 26, 2002
How to grow your e-procurement network. This CIO Magazine article has more insight into how and why companies are not getting all the benefits from the e-procurement investments they have already made. The article outlines five strategies for moving smaller suppliers from phone and fax communications: 1) assessing the e-business readiness of suppliers, 2) appointing an e-business implementation manager for each supplier, 3) showing suppliers the business value for them in participating, 4) pitching the benefits directly to end-users in your supplier's organization, and 5) monitoring participation and following up when it falls off.by Frank Scavo, 6/26/2002 10:21:00 PM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Tuesday, June 25, 2002
Microsoft helps the business case .... for Linux
AMR points out more unintended consequences of Microsoft's actions. Microsoft's new Licensing 6.0, which changes maintenance and support from a full payment basis (i.e. you don't pay for an upgrade until you buy the upgrade) to a prepaid basis (i.e. you make regular payments to Microsoft and receive future upgrades as long as you are paid up). The latter is the traditional model of enterprise application vendors such as SAP and Oracle. The unintended consequence of Microsoft's change in licensing fees is that there is now a tangible cost-savings for switching away from Microsoft. In other words, the business case in the past for Linux was hampered by the fact that the existing Microsoft investment was a sunk cost, and the cost savings were all in the future in avoiding a Microsoft upgrade. But now, if clients switch from Microsoft, there is immediate cost avoidance in terms of on-going Microsoft licensing fees. CIOs and CFOs should all go back and adjust their ROI spreadsheets.
Where are the greatest opportunities for Linux to displace Microsoft in the enterprise? AMR points to three areas: (1) web infrastructure, with Apache/PostgreSQL replacing IIS/SQL Server, (2) network attached storage, and (3) LAN file and print services. All of these represent low-risk, high return opportunities to Linux to gain a foothold in many companies.
Update: Microsoft sponsored study of Win2K vs. Linux is not all good news for Microsoft (Dec. 17, 2002).by Frank Scavo, 6/25/2002 01:30:00 PM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Monday, June 24, 2002
Webcasting can be a source of low-hanging fruit. The Gartner Group offers an interesting case-study of how it saved over $200,000 by converting one quarterly "all hands" meeting from a live satellite feed to a Webcast. It is a reminder of how, in these days of expense cutting and travel restrictions, companies need to make better use of Webcasting or Webconferencing. A variety of external service providers such as Centra, Genesys, Mshow.com, Placeware, Raindance, ViaVid, V-Span, and WebEx make it possible for you to do it with virtually no infrastructure investment, provided Internet connectivity of all participants is adequate.
Once again, the main objections are not technical, but cultural and traditional. Surely, there will always be situations where face-to-face meetings are essential. Nevertheless, there are many cases where Webcasting or Webconferencing can better serve the needs of the participants. For example, Gartner found an unexpected benefit to their first quarterly Webcast: a greater number of employees were posing questions. If you've ever participated in a Webcast software demonstration or Webcast presentation, you know that the format can make group participation less threatening than standing up in front of a large group of peers. So in that respect, the Webcast format is not a compromise but actually a better alternative. There isn't too much fruit hanging lower than that.by Frank Scavo, 6/24/2002 09:24:00 PM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Many e-procurement systems are installed but not fully used. A study by A.T. Kearney, highlighted in an article in InternetWeek and one in Line56 shows that many companies are not getting the full benefits of the e-procurement systems they already have. Kearney surveyed 147 companies and found that 96% had installed e-procurement systems such as electronic catalogs, e-sourcing, electronic RFx, and Internet auctions. Yet, those same companies were only running an average of 11% of their corporate spending through their e-procurement systems. Specifically, only 14% of direct materials, 15% of indirect materials, 4% of services, and 8% of capital spending were being done electronically. As a result, 23% of the same companies say they haven't met their e-procurement objectives, and 48% say they're still waiting for measurable results.
Now, I would like to know more about the original sample of companies, because I do not see anywhere near 96% of the companies that I deal with having implemented any sort of e-procurement beyond using Google to search for supplier web sites once in awhile. Perhaps the companies in Kearney's sample were deliberately chosen for their past purchase of e-procurement technology.
Nevertheless, the conclusion is unmistakable. Installing new technology, such as e-procurement systems, is not difficult. Converting suppliers, and even converting purchasing groups, from old ways of doing business is challenging. Companies greatly underestimate how much tradition, culture, and organization must be changed to get full benefits from e-procurement. How great are the potential benefits? Kearney points to those companies from the study that it counts in the "leader" bracket, who achieved a 41% improvement in cycle time, a 10% reduction in staff, and a 13:1 ROI.by Frank Scavo, 6/24/2002 08:31:00 PM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Saturday, June 22, 2002
Transora's Data Catalog shows the value of public e-marketplaces. Transora, a public e-marketplace in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, announced in February that Proctor & Gamble is now maintaining all its U.S. item information in Transora's Data Catalogue. Eight major CPG manufacturers, including P&G, Reckitt Benckiser, and Kraft Foods are now participating in the catalog, which can maintain 225 product attributes on each item.
Public e-marketplaces, such as Transora, have been struggling to find a value-add against the private exchanges of the major retailers. Product catalogs are a good example of a value-add, because they can only be maintained by a neutral third-party. They offer significant savings to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers as the cost of each participant separately maintaining such information is eliminated. Furthermore, the consolidated data catalog is a key enabler to collaboration initiatives such as Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CFPR), which require all participants to agree on product nomenclature.
If they are to win the battle against the private exchanges, public e-marketplaces must continue to develop such value-added services that deliver tangible benefits. iSourceOnline has further discussion.by Frank Scavo, 6/22/2002 11:20:00 AM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Friday, June 21, 2002
Web hosting: Survival of the fittest. For more insight into the view from the side of web hosting providers, read this article on CNet.by Frank Scavo, 6/21/2002 04:49:00 PM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Is the pendulum beginning to swing away from Web outsourcing?
Loudcloud recently announcement that it will be selling its managed service provider (MSP) business to EDS and will morph into a provider of systems management software company under the name Opsware. The popular wisdom is that it is difficult for upstarts such as Loudcloud to compete against large traditional outsourcing providers, such as EDS and IBM. But with Intel's similar announcement this week that it is closing its web hosting division, we wonder whether it's simply a matter of less demand. If the market for web hosting were growing, there ought to be room for upstart providers to find a niche.
In today's economy, monthly outsourcing fees are clearly visible and a tempting target for the CFO's red pen. On the other hand, the costs of an in-house Web commerce capability may be dispersed across many budgetary line items, such as salaries, benefits, floor space, insurance, and even utilities. Therefore, in evaluating the outsourcing decision, companies should conduct a thorough analysis that includes both hard and soft costs as well as the strategic risks and opportunities for both alternatives, to be sure the benefits are really there, one way or another.by Frank Scavo, 6/21/2002 04:03:00 PM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Thursday, June 20, 2002
E-business adoption rate is ... dropping. A recent InformationWeek survey of 375 IT managers shows a decline over the past year in the use of nearly every type of Internet application. For example, use of e-commerce dropped 10 points from a year ago to 57%, and the use of Internet-based supply-chain management dropped 4 points to 51%. The only growth area was intranets, which rose 3 points to 94%. Furthermore, although the drop was observed across all size companies, it was greatest among companies under $100M in annual revenue. Interestingly, the one bright spot is manufacturing, where Internet sales now account for 13% of revenue, versus 8% last year, the greatest increase among all industries.
This drop in adoption is consistent with a trend we first noticed in the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) survey, which showed a small drop in e-procurement adoption from Q4-2001 to Q1-2002. At the time, we thought it might just be statistical noise. But now, the drop has been confirmed more generally by InformationWeek.
Several factors appear to be behind the general decline in e-business adoption, including cost and complexity of solutions, traditional ways of doing business, and the general economic slowdown, which limits investment.by Frank Scavo, 6/20/2002 11:15:00 AM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Thursday, June 13, 2002
Auto makers advancing in e-business by shutting down e-business units. Both General Motors and Toyota are shutting down their separate e-business units and folding them in to the overall business. Rather than viewing this as a step backwards for Internet commerce, we view this as an advance because it indicates a greater acceptance and use of the technologies as a normal part of doing business. The fact that we still refer to the use of Internet technology as "e-business" indicates that it still not fully adopted. After all, we don't speak of "telephone business" or "fax business," because those technologies are simply part of how companies do business today.by Frank Scavo, 6/13/2002 01:16:00 PM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Mid-market may be sweet for CRM ASPs
A recent survey shows that mid-market firms will be a growth market for CRM applications, with only 20 percent of such companies having implemented some sort of CRM system so far. However, this market may be more open to an application service provider (ASP) delivery model than the large company segment has been. On average, 30 percent of the survey indicated they would consider an ASP application.
As the mid-market increases adoption of CRM, pure play ASP solutions such as Salesforce.com and Upshot.com may gain an advantage, especially if they can accommodate integration with enterprise systems by means of emerging web services standards.by Frank Scavo, 6/13/2002 10:24:00 AM | permalink | e-mail this!
Manufacturer replaces Seibel with JDE's CRM suite. Computerworld mentions the case of a J.D. Edwards client, F.W. Murphy, in Tulsa, Okla., that "is actually ripping out its Siebel Systems Inc. installation" in favor of JDE's CRM product. The major problem with Seibel was the need for custom integration between JDE and Seibel. Although JDE only acquired its CRM system (from YouCentric) last year, apparently the promise of integration had become enough of a selling point to justify replacement of market-leader Seibel. As the CRM offerings of major ERP vendors become more robust, Seibel may encounter similar setbacks. As Mitch Meyers, VP of Operations at F.W. Murphy, said, ""We feel ERP is the dog, and we don't want to let the tail wag the dog."by Frank Scavo, 6/13/2002 10:03:00 AM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Tuesday, June 11, 2002
Microsoft's move into enterprise applications may have unintended consequences
Microsoft's acquisition of Great Plains last year, and of Navision this year, make Microsoft now the world's fifth largest ERP vendor. In addition, Microsoft is developing its own CRM product. Although Microsoft no doubt views enterprise systems as a growth opportunity, there are significant risks to Microsoft in terms of partner relationships. Many of the ERP and CRM vendors develop for Microsoft operating systems (Win 2000), data bases (MS SQL), and application platforms (.NET). But now with Microsoft as a competitor, to what extent will they want to continue basing products on Microsoft technologies? We believe that there could be some unintended consequences to Microsoft's decision to compete in the enterprise systems space. For example, J.D. Edwards has already announced that IBM's DB2 is now its preferred database, even though JDE also can run over MS SQL and Oracle. And, JDE already appears to be moving toward a J2EE architecture with its acquisition last year of YouCentric, a CRM vendor. How long will it be before it announces Linux as its preferred server platform?
For more on the impact of Microsoft's decision on enterprise system vendors, read this article in Computerworld.by Frank Scavo, 6/11/2002 04:32:00 PM | permalink | e-mail this!
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i2 taking the right actions in today's market
At i2's Planet 2002 conference, i2 outlined its plan for improving its business. Among the many announcements, several are particularly interesting in terms of current trends in the market:
First, i2 announced that, in order to ensure software quality, it is delaying release the new v6.0 until the end of 2002. Although normally a rescheduled delivery date would be seen as a negative, this should be viewed as good sign that i2 is taking software quality seriously, as opposed to the common practice among enterprise system vendors of shipping products on time and then issuing numerous patches for bugs found during client implementation (see weblog entries regarding Oracle, on May 21 and May 22.)
Second, i2 is emphasizing sales of key standalone solutions, such as demand planning, factory planning, transportation management, and spending analysis rather than pushing a full suite or bundle approach for new sales. This is a good sign of i2 recognizing that, in this market, prospects prefer to make small incremental investments rather than a bet-the-farm bet on new technology.
Third, i2 is rationalizing its 107 separate products into 63 applications. Although this still sounds like an unworkable number of offerings, i2 is moving them all to a common J2EE platform, which should provide better interoperability and a more componentized architecture. This should further encourage clients to take a pick-and-choose strategy to implementation. SCM applications are incredibly complex, and such actions that software vendors take to allow a step-by-step approach to implementation will bring greater adoption in the long run.by Frank Scavo, 6/11/2002 07:37:00 AM | permalink | e-mail this!
Monday, June 10, 2002
Light at the end of the tunnel?
New market projections from AMR Research project the total market for enterprise systems will grow from $38B in 2001 to $70B in 2006. Nevertheless, the mix will change. CRM accounts for 29% of spending today and will grow to 38% by 2006. SCM and PLM are 20% today and will grow to 30% by 2006. But ERP, which makes up 47% of the market today, is expected to shrink to only 27% in 2006. In all categories, however, it is an open question as to how many of today's vendors will survive to see a turnaround in the market.by Frank Scavo, 6/10/2002 09:59:00 PM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Friday, June 07, 2002
SAP aims to cover all market tiers
At the SAP Sapphire conference this week, co-CEO Hasso Plattner laid out the vision for SAP's offerings to the large, mid-tier, and small company markets.
At the high-end, SAP continues to offer its core extended ERP suite known as MySAP. However, consistent with the trend throughout the industry, SAP is repositioning some functionality from the R/3 core to the CRM, SCM, and PLM modules.
For the mid-tier, SAP is offering a scaled-back version it is calling MySAP All-in-One. It is the same program code as MySAP, but limited to a single database and application instance with fewer options.
But the real news is at the low end, where SAP is introducing a completely different product that it calls SAP Business One (available in the US in late 2002). This system is based on technology that SAP acquired recently from Israeli firm TopManage, and SAP is promising to eventually make it compatible with MySAP. Assuming it can execute on this promise, this will create a strong story for small growth companies who imagine that one day they will be large enough for MySAP. With most smaller ERP vendors in financial trouble these days, the CFO of a small growth company is going to find it hard not to at least consider SAP.
Line 56 has more information on SAP's offerings.by Frank Scavo, 6/07/2002 09:47:00 AM | permalink | e-mail this!
Thursday, June 06, 2002
If you liked Y2K, you'll love HIPAA. It appears there is some amount of denial in the health care industry about HIPAA.. Simmi Singh, of Silverline Technologies, reports that although Congress may give some temporary relief, HIPAA is not simply going to "go away." This head-in-the-sand attitude within the health care industry leads to three concerns. The first concern is readiness, in that organizations have generally not completed their full assessment of what it will take to comply and do not have a comprehensive remediation plan in place to meet critical deadlines in 2003. The second concern is that many health care organizations seem to be relying on software vendors to provide compliance without having firm commitments regarding when they will be compliant. The third concern is that integration testing between providers, health plans, and government agencies will take longer and be more complex than expected. So, health care organizations should wake up and start planning for a mad rush to the finish line.by Frank Scavo, 6/06/2002 08:35:00 AM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Tuesday, June 04, 2002
You don't need e-procurement to consolidate suppliers, but the suppliers who "win" will want enforcement. In recent meetings with software vendors in the e-procurement and enterprise asset management market, they admit that you don't really need new systems in order to consolidate suppliers. However, the suppliers that win in your consolidation are not going to give up price concessions without having some assurance that they are going to see an increase in volume. Their fear is that, without a formal system for enforcing their favored supplier status, "maverick spending" will continue to divert business to old local suppliers. Therefore, companies should aggressively pursue supplier consolidation efforts, but be prepared to implement some sort of formal system to enforce rules that really give the business to approved suppliers. Otherwise, you may find suppliers reluctant to give better prices, terms, and conditions.by Frank Scavo, 6/04/2002 06:28:00 PM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Public B2B marketplaces will rise again. At a recent IT for Management Conference at the UC Irvine MBA school, a panelist from a local high tech manufacturer made a strong case for private marketplace exchanges (i.e. those owned by a single dominant participant) over public marketplaces (i.e. independent, or those owned by a consortium of dominant players). Although we agree that private marketplaces are currently enjoying the pendulum swing away from all things dot-com, we believe this is a temporary situation. Private marketplaces put too much demand on the majority (i.e. those other than the marketplace owners). For example, a supplier cannot bear the expense of developing and maintaining custom interfaces to the private marketplace of each of its major customers. To the credit of one old-line industry, the automotive OEMs have had the sense to operate a single public marketplace, Covisint, on behalf of the entire vertical industry. This greatly reduces the demand placed on automotive suppliers. We believe that eventually many other industries will follow suit.by Frank Scavo, 6/04/2002 06:13:00 PM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Men's Coats and Jackets
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JDLBuild needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 162 designs submitted by 45 freelance designers.
Need Logo For new Division of business. Business provides Framing Services to the residentail and commerical industry. Would like to see a corporate looking logo with a creative graphic thats simple, but catchy. Simple Text. It would be a plus if the graphic was not a construction / house related item.
United Framing
- Brand Name can be either UPPER CASE, or Proper Case.
- Logo is for a new Division of Parent Compnay JDL Building & Remodeling of New England LLC
- Parent Name can be incoroporated in Logo, but is not required
- United Framings target audience is Large General Contractors / Builders
- Am seeking a professional logo. Does not need to incorpaorate construction themes (such as hammers or hard hats)
- Feel free to visit Parent Companies website to learn more about us. http://www.jdlbuild.com
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – FC Dallas forward Blas Perez came off the bench to score the only goal of the game in the 87th minute and send the New England Revolution to a 1-0 loss on Saturday afternoon at Gillette Stadium.
The Revs (1-2-1, 4 pts.) appeared to be on their way to a second consecutive scoreless draw until Perez struck late, latching onto David Ferreira's delicate chip and guiding a header off the far post and into the net.
FC Dallas (4-1-0, 12 pts.) remains atop the Western Conference standings with the victory, while the Revs have now been shut out in three consecutive matches since opening the season with a win in Chicago.
After using a single striker in the first three games, Jay Heaps opted to deploy a more traditional two-forward setup against Dallas. Jerry Bengtson returned from international duty to regain his starting spot and was partnered up top by Ryan Guy, making his first start of the season.
The visitors generated the first serious chance in the 14th minute when Kenny Cooper's low cross flashed across the face of goal, but Jackson narrowly missed connecting after escaping to the back post.
Diego Fagundez – making his first start of the season on the left wing – had the Revolution's best chance of the first half in the 34th minute when his low effort from 20 yards was hit straight at FCD goalkeeper Raul Fernandez.
Revolution goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth – starting in place of the injured Matt Reis – came up with a huge save in the 40th minute, rushing off his line to stifle Ferreira's close-range blast.
The Revs started the second half brightly and Bengtson went close in the 58th minute when his looping header from Juan Toja's cross was tipped over the crossbar by Fernandez.
Cooper found the back of the net for FC Dallas in the 63rd minute when he flicked a header past Shuttleworth, but the goal was waved off as the flag went up for offside. Three minutes later George John's header appeared goal-bound until Lee Nguyen – positioned on the post during a corner kick – cleared it off the line.
The game continued to open up for both sides and at the other end of the field Kevin Alston broke into the box all alone in the 69th minute only for Fernandez to make a sprawling save low to his left. Fernandez came up big again in the 80th minute, smothering Toja's shot from inside the six.
The sides appeared destined to finish goalless, but Perez ensured the visitors left Foxborough with all three points when he struck three minutes from time.
The Revs have a bye on the schedule next weekend and won't return to action until Saturday, April 13, when they'll travel cross-country to visit Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field.
New England Revolution vs. FC Dallas
March 30, 2013 – Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)
FC Dallas 1, New England Revolution 0
Scoring Summary:
FCD – Blas Perez (David Ferreira) 87
New England Revolution: Bobby Shuttleworth, Kevin Alston (Chris Tierney 88), Jose Goncalves, A.J. Soares, Andrew Farrell, Ryan Guy (Kelyn Rowe 60), Clyde Simms ©, Juan Toja, Lee Nguyen, Diego Fagundez (Andy Dorman 85), Jerry Bengtson
Substitutes Not Used: Luis Soffner, Kalifa Cisse, Chad Barrett, Stephen McCarthy
STATS: Shots 9, Shots on Target 5, Corner Kicks 1, Saves 3, Fouls 14, Offsides 0, Passes 341 (71.3%), Possession 48.1%
FC Dallas: Raul Fernandez, Matt Hedges, Fabian Castillo (Je-Vaughn Watson 82), George John, Zach Loyd, Andrew Jacobson, Michel, Jackson, Jair Benitez (Bobby Warshaw 90), David Ferreira ©, Kenny Cooper (Blas Perez 64),
Substitutes Not Used: Chris Seitz, London Woodberry, Kellyn Acosta, Eric Hassli
STATS: Shots 10, Shots on Target 4, Corner Kicks 6, Saves 5, Fouls 9, Offsides 3, Passes 379 (78.6%), Possession 51.9%
* Note that all statistics are unofficial as supplied by Opta
Misconduct Summary:
FCD – David Ferreira (caution) 51
NE – Kelyn Rowe (caution) 64
Referee: David Gantar
Assistant Referees: Craig Lowry, Kevin Klinger,
Fourth Official: Mathieu Bourdeau
Weather: Sunny and 56 degrees
Attendance: 10,284
Team Records
FC Dallas – 4-1-0 (12 pts.)
New England Revolution – 1-2-1 (4 pts.)
- With today's loss, New England fell to 23-13-3 all-time against FC Dallas
- The result pushes the club's home record to 12-6-1 against FC Dallas
- New England has been held scoreless against FC Dallas in its last two regular-season matches
- Today's match will be the only time the two clubs meet in the 2013 regular season
- The Revolution are now 0-1-1 at home this season
- FC Dallas earned its first victory at Gillette Stadium since a 2-1 win on July 16, 2003
- Through four games this season, the New England Revolution has surrendered just two goals, for a 0.50 goals against average
- Through four games, the Revs have only scored one goal … Jerry Bengtson scored against Chicago in the team's season opener on March 9
- The Revs have been held scoreless for 298 minutes
- Jerry Bengtson returned from international duty with Honduras where he helped the team earn a 2-2 draw at home against Mexico and a 2-0 loss at Panama.
- Diego Fagundez earned his first of the season … it was his second appearance on the year
- Ryan Guy also earned his first start on the season … it was also his second appearance of the 2013 campaign
- Clyde Simms served as team captain for the fourth straight game this season
- Bobby Shuttleworth earned his second start of the season and his 21st career start


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After many weeks of waiting I wanted to tell my fellow readers that
we received our stock of Pia Wallen Cross blankets. So many of
you have been emailing me to ask when they are due in.
We have them in Black + White, Grey + White and
Red/Orange + White.
Can I just say how beautiful they are?
Happy Sunday :)
Cross Blankets at Story North


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The rules of Country Code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) ownership are not the same in all countries; some are strict on the ownership, like Norway, while others are looser, like Germany and the UK.
A great source of information on ccTLD pricing is the Europeregistry.com. Their services are not only for Europe, but cover most domain endings available in the world.


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On Paying Paris
The network news divisions would never, ever pay for an interview, right? "Never have, never will," an NBC News spokeswoman said when asked if Paris Hilton had been offered big bucks for her first post-prison sitdown.
They leave that to the entertainment division: just as CBS Entertainment did business with Michael Jackson and the rescued soldier Jessica Lynch (offering specials and movie deals) so that CBS News could keep its hands clean, so ABC News and NBC News now are denying they offered Hilton cash for talking. That would be checkbook journalism, an ethical no-no. Instead, the nets' entertainment bosses reach out with offers to buy home videos, pictures, and do reality-show business.
Interviewers like Barbara Walters, Mike Wallace and peers have always stayed "pure" by letting their networks offer fancy travel arrangements, "free" weekends in New York, spending money and such. They didn't write checks, but somebody paid something somewhere.
What's more distressing: the fact that Meredith Viera and Barbara Walters fought for this "news" interview, or that Americans will tune in, in droves, to hear the insipid comments of the heiress post-DUI?


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How to buy an above ground pool
Buying an above ground pool can seem like an overwhelming undertaking. In fact once it is broken down into reasonable steps, it is actually quite a simple process. As always, the experts at eFamilyFun are available to assist you every step of the way. Our goal is never to make the sale, but to help you select the right components that meet your unique requirements. We know from experience that if we can help you manage the process, and if we are competitive, the sale will take care of itself.
So let's get started. These are the basic steps:
Take a good look at the area where you intend to install the pool. You will ultimately need to have a completely level surface for the installation. Depending on how much work you are prepared to do, this can be the single biggest factor in determining the size and shape of your pool. If you do not have a flat area, or if it is not flat where you want to locate the pool, you can still install it with the understanding that you will need to excavate a base until it is flat. You can also chose a pool that can accept partial or complete in ground installation, but please know that these are special features and not all pools can be installed in ground.
Now that you have picked a shape and size, also consider depth. The most common choices are 48", 52" and 54". While these depth variations might sound minor, they actually make a fairly significant difference. Consider that upgrading from a 48 to a 52 is more than an 8pct increase. While none of these sizes are ever suitable for diving, a bigger pool will give you a different overall experience. Since you are already leveling the area, building the pool and equipping it, the relative cost increase for a deeper pool is a relatively minor part of the total cost. Also keep in mind that the water level will on average be 4″ lower than the pool walls ( so a 48″ is 44″ deep ). For this reason we find that many people do choose to upgrade the depth.
Now consider what the pool is constructed of. Having chosen size, shape and depth, the universe of options begins to get smaller and the pool of your dreams starts to come into focus. There will be different choices for the walls and the top rails, although sometimes these are of the same material.
a) Galvanized steel is strong economical choice. Steel construction can be found in our Atlantis round , Atlantis oval , Aegean Round, and Aegean Oval where it is used in both the sidewalls and the rails. The width of the rail also increases as you move up in quality.
b) The next step in quality is a polymer or resin pool. These are manufactured from high quality stabilized resins. They are strong, light and do not corrode. The Aruba Round and Aruba Oval are examples of great polymer pools. The Tahitian Round and Tahitian Oval are hybrid pools that combines steel sidewalls with resin top rails. The resin feels better to the touch and is generally considered more attractive.The stell is stronger and therefore these hybrids combine the best of both.
c) The last option is aluminum, which has the advantages of being very strong and not corroding. These are the only pools that should be installed semi or fully in ground. The Bermuda Round and the Bermuda Oval are outstanding aluminum pools.
When selecting quality and materials, an easy rule of thumb is to look at the warranty. The longer the warranty, the better the underlying materials are going to be. While you might not need a 30 year warranty (for example), it is a strong indicator that you can expect a trouble free ownership experience. This is obviously a huge consideration as your pool is going to be source a relaxation and recreation, not a new source of work!
Select a liner .So now you have selected a size, shape and construction material. At this point it is time to move inside the pool and select a liner and any padding or cove strips:
a) Gorilla padding: This is an excellent idea that will protect your liner and make your pool more comfortable. The gorilla pad is pre cut to the size of your pool. It is made of a super strong material that will prevent liner cuts resulting from rocks, roots and plant growth. It will provide an extra layer of protection that will feel good on your feet and prevent footmarks from forming in the bottom of your pool. If you do not use gorilla padding you will need a foam alternative that will need to be cut, shaped sized and taped. Since this involves more work and an inferior result, we strongly recommend the Gorilla pad.
b) Cove strips make a nice transition from the pool bottom to the pool sides. They go under the liner and their sole purpose is to make the pool fell better on your feet. They are a small investment with a nice return on comfort, so most people do install them.
c) Liners cover the inside of the pool going over the walls, the padding and the cove strips. A lot of sellers claim mil thicknesses on their liners that are not actually accurate. Over the last several years some liners have gotten thinner but the quality has still improved. We therefore suggest finding a pattern that you like with an installation style that works for you and a warranty that evidences quality. There are three basic liner types:
1) Overlap: For these liners you need to select your pool shape and diameter, but the depth is not a factor. The top of the liner goes over the side wall of the pool under the top rail. They are secured with coping strips (very inexpensive but must be purchased). The excess liner on the outside of the pool is trimmed off and the top rail is replaced or installed. An overlap liner is the most economical solution.
2) Unibead: This kind of liner is sized for depth, shape and pool size. The top end of the liner has a built in bead that runs the entire circumference. This bead has a grove cut in it where the liner installs in the pool wall. The top rail is installed over the bead.
3) Beaded : A liner with a bed ( like unibead ) that rests on s hooks that installs under the rail. Once the hooks are in place, you are able to remove and replace your liner without ever having to remove the top rail again.
Remember that a liner will have a big influence on the overall appearance of your pool. Pick one that is going to create the outside look that you are after.
Pump, filters and Equipment packs. There are really only three more things that you need to do before you can swim. You need to select a pump, a filter and a ladder. After that you will want some tools to keep your pool nice and clean. Fortunately we simplify this process with our optional equipment packs. These include a pump, a sand filter , a ladder and cleaning tools. We recommend a 1hp pump for any pool up to 24' round. Anything holding a greater volume of water should then use a 1.5hp motor. The filters are sand, although cartridge options are available. Some people prefer the cartridge because they are lower maintenance, but they do require greater frequency of cartridge changes. Any ladder must have a fold up or lock out option for safety. The better ladders have greater capacity and are more comfortable with a less vertical assent. Our packages can be seen in detail at these links:
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Maintanence :The last piece of business is a regular maintenance program to keep your pool sparkling and clean. Please review our chemical options and – optionally- our chlorine generators. You might also want to consider a heater and solar blankets to extend the season and increase your enjoyment. When the season is over, don't forget to visit our winter cover section so that your pool is in great shape and ready to provide years of enjoyment
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STANFORD — American Varvara Lepchenko upset second-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in a grueling second round match at the Bank of the West Classic Wednesday.
The 28-year-old Lepchenko, unseeded and ranked 59th in the world, had never beaten Radwanska, a Bank of the West finalist last year and the World Tennis Association's fifth-ranked player, in five prior meetings.
Lepchenko, who was born in Uzbekistan but became a U.S. citizen in 2007, broke Radwanska in the fifth game of the decisive third set, but Radwanska immediately broke back. But leading 5-4, Lepchenko used powerful forehand winners to break the standout from Poland once again and take the match.
Radwanska's defeat leaves just one seeded player on one side of the Bank of the West bracket, third-seeded Angelique Kerber of Germany. Sixth-seeded and defending champion Dominika Cibulkova was upset in the opening round, as was seventh-seeded Carla Suarez-Navarro.
Top-seeded and world No. 1 Serena Williams, who drew a bye in the opening round, was scheduled to play her first match Wednesday night against the Czech Republic's Karilina Pliskova.
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South African Rockers Tour With Shure NILES, IL, August 26, 2008 — The members of Flat Stanley initially earned accolades for their studio albums, which have earned them no fewer than six Top 10 radio hits in their native South Africa, including three that went to number one. Live performances on radio and television in front of more than eight million people followed, and today the band's latest single "As I Am" has not only charted at number one but has also just been licensed by South Africa's biggest cable television station, MNET, for use in one of its promo spots.While critics may lock horns trying to define the forces behind Flat Stanley's popularity, it's generally agreed that the band's combination of show-stopping performances and beautifully crafted songs are responsible for a meteoric rise that has led them to tour this year with bands like Counting Crows. Despite its newfound star-status, however, some things about the band remain the same, including its collective choice to remain solidly in Shure's corner when it comes to microphones and wireless systems."Since day one, Shure vocal mics have been an absolute must on our tech rider," says Flat Stanley frontman Andrew Mac. "More recently, we've started to move into using Shure wireless technology to improve our performances as well. On a large stage at a big show, the last thing you want to have to worry about is cables! We have in-ear personal monitors, beltpacks for the guitarists, and I'm using a KSM9 wireless mic. The mobility and freedom the systems give us onstage arefantastic, and for the first time since our intimate unplugged shows in the early days, we're able to monitor our vocals clearly enough to really work on our harmonies." Mac, who admits that a trip to the U.S. sometime in 2009 is in the cards for the band, is also an open resource when it comes to revealing the origins of the band's name. "It's the name of the title character in a series of children's books written by Jeff Browne," he explains. "The stories revolve around Stanley Lambchop, who through an unfortunate accident has been flattened, and is now only two inches thick." "A few years back, a handful of teachers in Canada formed the 'Flat Stanley Project' for the children in their schools," Mac further explained. "Basically what this entailed was getting the children to color-in a picture of Flat Stanley, and then send it to a friend or relative somewhere else in the country or world. Stanley would stay with this person and keep a journal of his activities, which would then be returned with Stanley to his original sender, and then he or she would tell the rest of the class about his adventures." "Our original guitarist shared a house with another American student who was studying in Cape Town at the time we were first forming. A young relative of his back home sent him a Flat Stanley, and he took it wherever he went. One night we played our then only song in a songwriting contest and stuck him on the mic stand for good luck. People began referring to us as 'the band with Flat Stanley,' and in time that simply got abbreviated to 'Flat Stanley'." Flat Stanley guitarists Clinton Gahwiler and Neil Potgieter are responsible for much of the band's original songwriting, with Mac collaborating on several tunes, too. "We are very fortunate to have two such talented individuals in the band," Mac adds. "We're happy with where we are musically right now, but as songwriters and musicians we are growing and maturing all the time."
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Full of enthusiasm and exuberance that mirrors her character on the show, Brooke D'Orsay could barely contain her excitement over the upcoming third season of ROYAL PAINS. She was only too happy to share what she loves about Paige, the Paige/Evan relationship and what may lie ahead for the two love birds.
When last seen at the end of the second season, Paige and Evan were embarking on a European dream vacation. As the series picks up nine months later, Paige and Evan return to life in the Hamptons still as in love and happy as ever. As Brooke teased, "They did go to Europe. We start a year later at the beginning of the following summer. So they've been dating a year now. The first year everything is new and exciting, but this new year brings complications for their relationship." The balloon has not exactly burst, but real life issues begin to encroach in their cocoon of bliss.
Talking about the one thing that really stands out and describes who Paige is as a person, Brooke said that the word that best describes her is "benevolent." As she explained, "[Paige] has such a good heart and is so generous. She always tries to act in the best interest of others." Even when it may not be in her own best interest, such as hiding a secret.
Yet despite this altruistic streak in Paige, Brooke really admires Paige's ease with life. She tried to explain it as, "I admire her ease – her sense of ease. She always does the right thing." That instinct to do the right thing will be tested soon enough when there are conflicting things that weigh upon Paige as the third season reveals.
The growing depth and expansion of her role has even surprised Brooke who exclaimed, "I was really surprised! [Paige] was originally in one episode, possibly two." The fact that the show has embraced her and the character so warmly and made her an integral part of it has been a dream come true for Brooke. Not only is the storyline going to take some surprising twists this season, but it has also offered her the chance to explore facets that she never envisioned.
Brooke also loves the rich and diverse wardrobe that Paige gets to wear on the show. She shared that her favorite costume piece so far was an Elie Tahari dress that she wore in the scene where Brooke said goodbye to her parents. In fact, she happily shared, "I actually went out and bought it! Caroline Duncan is the best at creating wardrobes. I don't have to add any input because the outfits are perfect!"
Looking back over this past season and all the fun moments she got to be a part of on the show, Brooke said that the one moment that really resonated with her was when Hank said, "A person is rich who manages to do well and good." She said, "It was the best line. I loved it!"
As for how much fun it is to work with her co-star Paulo Costanza, Brooke was just as effusive in her admiration of him. She gleefully noted, "He's the best! He is so much fun and we have such a good time. I really do enjoy his company."
Brooke is so happy with where her character arc is going, she sees a world of opportunity ahead for Paige and Evan. When asked if she thought there may be a wedding ahead in their future, she exclaimed, "I certainly hope so! I feel like it could go that way. I wouldn't be surprised." She also has thought about the wedding and what it would be like and speculated, "I think it would be non-traditional. It would be fun and youthful. Outside of the box but still nice."
In addition to the fun scenes that she has with Paulo, Brooke just loves her co-stars Reshma Shetty and Jill Flint, who play Divya Katdare and Jill Casey respectively. They are bit of a 'girl's club' and Brooke revealed, "I love those girls! We do dinner and drinks all the time." She also said that it would be fun to have an episode focusing on the 'girls' for a change, such as "We need to have a CHARLIE'S ANGEL episode!"
Finally, for DROP DEAD DIVA fans, Brooke also teased that she will be making another appearance on the show in either episode 6 or 7 this season, which is a flashback with both Jackson Hurst and April Bowlby. So be sure to keep your eyes peeled for that special appearance as well.
To find out what secrets Paige may be hiding and what kind of wrinkle that puts in her future plans with Evan, be sure to tune in to ROYAL PAINS starting Wednesday, June 29th at 9:00PM on USA Network.
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The issue with the sound card which made the system unstable happened to me too, but the shop where I bought the AmigaOne from resolved it by sending me another audio card.
Installing AmigaOS worked like a charm and the system does feel faster than the X1000. At times it is not as stable as the X1000, but since I still have the pre-release of AmigaOS installed, the quirks will be solved with future updates to the OS.
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The Ventura County Fair 2011
We had a variety of goals in mind when we set out for the Ventura County Fair. My childhood friend Helen and her nephew were visiting and Helen is the doyenne of homemade jams and jellies having won many prizes at the New Mexico State Fair. She and I wanted to check out the competition should we decide to enter the Fair next year with our kitchen creations (I'll keep you posted on how we do). My sons were with us as well and after two summers living in London paying visits to the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh, Scotland – they were eager to see American farm animals (complete with birth certificates, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that every single one of them was eligible to run for President). And last but not least, no one attends a fair in the United States of America with three pre-teen boys without spending at least two hours on the Midway watching the children shriek as they are flung through the air on various frightful looking metal torture devices masquerading as carnival rides.
A mid-week visit to the Ventura Fair is totally manageable when it comes to crowds. It's busy, but not overwhelming and to the Fair organizer's credit, making one's way through the ticket booths and ticket takers is a snap. Last summer in England we spent a dreadful 90 minutes getting into the Farnborough Air Show and I was dreading massive lines combined with slowpoke ticket takers, but found nothing but smooth sailing. We Americans do excel at logistics and crowd management, unlike many of our European brethren, and I am thankful for it. The rest of you should be too. If you aren't, read a few of my travel blog posts about getting in an out of say, Versailles, or the Hermitage, or the Museum of Natural History in London.
Once in the gates, we decided that animals, food (not to eat, to look at) and then RIDES were our three priorities, in that order. While the animals at the Scottish Royal Highland Show are owned and raised by adults, and shown by grown-ups in jackets and ties, the animals at the Ventura County Fair are raised and paraded about by proud teens in 4-H uniforms. No Highland Goats owned by the Queen but rather sheep and pigs owned by kids from Fillmore. The vast majority of the rabbits, chickens and cavis were absolutely adorable and there were a handful of pigs that were damn cute as well. Once we'd had our fill of fab farm animals we made our way to the Home Arts Pavilion. Competitive jam making is completely absent in British Fairs. This appears to be a purely American pursuit – perhaps because we are obsessed with competition of any kind. We just want to be first at everything even if it is simply first at making cinnamon bread. What disappointed me about the food competition area is that other than having a ribbon pinned to it – one can learn absolutely nothing about any of the submitted foods. There is no indication of what's in any particular item, the recipe, or anything else. This seems an obvious piece of the puzzle that has been left out. Don't we all want our chance to make the prize winning banana bread in our own kitchen, or to head right home inspired to make first place jam, or third place pickled corn? But you can't, you see. No recipes are provided. No little flyers are handed out with a link to a website where one could gaze at one's leisure at the winners and their recipes. This seems so obviously overlooked, so clearly necessary, that I wonder why no one has demanded it in the past.
The other gaping hole in the Ventura County Fair experience also relates to food. You see, although one whole half of the Fair celebrates homemade baked goods, jams, and jellies, handmade quilts and tea cozies and locally raised pigs, goats, sheep and chickens – locally raised fruits and vegetables are completely absent – and even more disappointing, one cannot buy a single locally produced food item to eat there or take home. Not a one. There isn't a local orange to peel and savor, or a bushel of apricots to take home and can. No local baker is hawking his or her savory pies, tarts and cookies. No local beekeeper is selling honey. No local olive grower is selling olive oil. Why highlight the local school kids raising a pig and completely leave out all of the hard working farmers in the area raising strawberries, avocados, corn, citrus, etc…? Ventura County is FULL of farms supplying all sorts of fruits, vegetables and herbs to the California and US market basket. They certainly deserve their place in the sun (or in this case in the incessant, unrelenting August fog). Hey – Ventura County Fair organizers, next year let's see a farmer's market and a bunch of slots in the mid-section of the fair where local vendors can sell food and drink. And how about a prize-winning zucchini to go along with that prize-winning pig? Though many fair attendees want nothing more than to sample Deep Fried Kool Aid, greasy ribs and tepid Budweiser, there are surely some who would prefer a local microbrew (of which there are several), a locally made sandwich with recognizable ingredients and a peach. I count myself among them.
The final stop on our full-day County Fair adventure was The Midway. Only slightly less rusty looking than the horrid carnival rides we found last summer in Paris (where I believe the locals' likelihood to sue is slightly lower), the amusement park section of the Ventura County Fair is a body spinning, gut wrenching, brain matter spattering Tour-de-Force just as you'd expect. The only thing that has changed on these rides in the last 40 years is the quintuple increase in warning signage that peppers the front of each one. Don't ride this ride if you're pregnant, or afraid of heights, or have heart disease or are of sane mind. Really people, only ride this ride if you're ten. Everyone else should run screaming back to the pigs. Our three lads sampled a large number of the ghastly metal beasts, leaving me wishing I'd brought a Valium or an Ambien or at least an impossible to remove blindfold, since the stress of watching them swing violently this way and that was clearly equivalent to smoking two packs of cigarettes a day for a year. I'm certain it took 12 months off my life. The kids saved the most atrociously awful looking ride for last, and thank goodness for that, since my latter born looked a whiter shade of pale when he disembarked and didn't regain his color for nearly an hour. Everyone has a limit. He discovered his at the Ventura County Fair.
So, should you go to the Ventura County Fair? Absolutely. But take an iron stomach both for the rides and for the meal offerings!
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RIPLEY - Sometimes, home is where the heart truly is. Cottageville native and filmmaker Josh Miller had a choice to make when deciding where to premier his documentary Made in the USA: The 30 Day Journey.
Miller could have chosen the windy city of Chicago or the hip independent film community of New York City. In the end, Miller went with his instincts.
"I knew that it had to be in Jackson County and the Alpine Theater was the most logical choice," said Miller, who grew up a few miles away in Cottageville and graduated from Ravenswood High in 2003. He later attended West Virginia State College on a baseball scholarship.
The athletic centerfielder was chosen as a first team Division II All American his senior year for the Yellowjackets and locally, among the circle of baseball purists, is considered one of the Red Devils' best ever players. Miller had a reputation for diving into walls and playing with an overall controlled wreckless style.
"Here is a nice baseball-related scar," as he proudly pointed to his wrist, just a few inches away from the College World Series ring that still shines like a new penny.
Obviously, there is more to the man than baseball yesteryear. He was inspired to make the film after Century Aluminum closed in Ravenswood and he saw the effect on the community. Aluminum production began at the site in 1957. Century Aluminum eliminated the aluminum production operation in 2009 due to the low demand and over 650 jobs were eliminated in the blink of an eye.
Miller took his idea to the internet and through the web site www.indiegogo.com set a goal of five thousand dollars to be raised through donations to the project from various contributors.
"I knew that we were on to something special when our 30-day campaign ended. We had raised nearly fifteen thousand dollars," added Miller.
The documentary focuses on Miller as he travels the country using only USA made products to the best of the ability as he speaks with economists, politicians and business owners about jobs in America as they explore the rise and fall of USA made products.
Joining the road trip across America was Director/Producer Justin Moe and his father, Associate Producer Tony Moe. Director of Photography Philip Keller was also along for the 30-day journey.
Miller took a leave of absence from his job at the West Virginia State Treasurer's office without a guarantee that his position in records management would be waiting for him when he returned.
Miller's wife Lori was on board with the project and was encouraging.
"My wife sacrificed a lot for me to be able to make this a reality. Money was tight for a while."
Miller found that making appointments for interviews along the way required some creative scheduling but for the most part it was a smooth sailing from a planning perspective.
"There are a lot of side stories in this film. You find yourself bonding with the people that you meet and you find yourself appreciating their perspectives," said Miller.
Miller credits producer Ron Newcomb with making the project come to life. Newcomb was able to assist in putting together a talented crew of talent to bring the project to life.
The film takes no political slant. It deals with the facts and the real emotion of a country struggling with its own manufacturing identity.
The current Charleston resident hopes to take the film and transform it into a tour across America. There has been talk of this coming together but the creator is understandably tight lipped at this point about the possibilities.
Tyler Courts of Ripley is bankrolling the premier festivities at the historic Alpine Theater, which coincidentally is across the street from Courts' State Farm agency. Main Street Ripley has been a tremendous help to the premier's success.
"My parents (Mark and Sandy) and my family have always supported me in whatever I do. I can't thank them enough for all the times they have been there for me."
Alpine Theater manager Adam Stover thinks that the film is perfect for the intimate surroundings of the 110-seat venue.
"Josh could have had this premier in a much larger venue in a much larger city and he chose to have it here and I think that says a lot about him as a person and this community. I think it is very important for the premier to be here."
Jackson County reciprocated Miller's love for the area when the premier was officially sold out in less than two days.
With the dust Miller has stirred with the film, the talented and creative 28-year old has met many important people in the entertainment industry that could help to define his next project.
As Stover assisted with the hanging of the official movie posters outside the venue, Miller added one last thought about his future.
"I am always writing and working on something. I like to stay busy."
Spoken like a proud American.
Filmmaker chooses to premier documentary in his native Jackson County
RIPLEY - Sometimes, home is where the heart truly is. Cottageville native and filmmaker Josh Miller had a choice to make when deciding where to premier his documentary Made in the USA: The 30 Day Journey.


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Big Muddy rancher wrote:A little Ann-Margaret is always good
Faster horses wrote:Yes, I went with my sister-in-law. It was good.
Are you watching "The Son" on AMC? Wow, it's really good. Glad to have a different series to watch; and now Heartland Season 10
is on UPtv here in the US. That's my favorite. Interesting watching some of the actors age; Jack (Grandpa) doesn't seem to age
much and he's so good in this series, among all those women. I miss Mallory, but she may return. I hope so. She was a pistol.
mrj wrote:It's been a very long time since we went to a movie. Just not enough that look to be good ones.
However, a few years ago the town of Philip, SD celebrated their centennial with a wagon train honoring the town namesake, Scotty Philip. Scotty had a ranch near what became the town, and he moved down the Bad River to new location near the town of Ft. Pierre. A young film maker from Denver, with local roots, Justin Koehler, was hired to film it. He made an interesting movie, on the life of that very interesting man who is credited with saving the buffalo from extinction. It was titled "The Buffalo King". Our family participated in the wagon train, so we 'had to' see the movie. It was very good, and many people not so involved as we were felt the same way.
One thing led to another, and with Ft. Pierre also being the home of nine time champion Saddle Bronc rider, Casey Tibbs, film maker Justin became interested in the possibility of making a film on the life of Casey Tibbs.
This past Wednesday night, the film Floating Horses: The Life of Casey Tibbs, directed by Justin Koehler was shown at the Black Hills Film Festival in Rapid City. In the movie, Justin did justice to the fantastic rodeo career of Casey Tibbs, but he broadened the focus to get into the mind of the man, and also to show Casey as an actor, and stuntman, with interviews and video of many friends of Casey, put together making it seem almost as if it was a 'live' movie from his life. A life lived pretty large and wild at times. I being quite young when Casey Tibbs was in his heyday, maybe seeing him actually ride a time or two, but hearing many of the stories of him, belive this movie is very well done. We will be glad to see it again. It is scheduled for more film festivals, and we don't know when it will come out in theaters, or how it will be distributed, but if anyone gets a chance to see it and you like rodeo, there is a little of that in it, but more of his life, and it is all interesting. We look forward to seeing it again.
Faster horses wrote:I have been wanting to see that, TexasBred, but don't know where to catch it.
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Opinion: So Much for Those Iran Sanctions
Assistant books editor Sohrab Ahmari on how Tehran is benefiting from lighter sanctions. Photo credit: Associated Press.
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... I ... I ... I ... welcome back to Opinion Journal why Mary Kissel ... the Obama said he was only giving leading sanctions relief to Iran ... in exchange for that nuclear deal is that really what he gave them all as I've got assistant books editor so ever Mari joining me now Starr on ... its own one and it's ... why all of these companies rushing into business there ... it's exactly right Mary if you're member in the lead of the Geneva agreement since then the White House has kept saying ... these sanctions are the Folkman relief ... sexually ... but the mullahs will be ... limited targeted ... reversible ... and we had David Cohen the Treasury's top sanctioned for its enforcer writing in the Journal that ... um you know that the economic benefit to the mullahs will be ... significant but ... up from what we've been able to tell in the two months since the Geneva agreement ... that's not been the case that certainly not how the mole is seeing ... its and not how you of all these European businesses were rushing ... with trade delegations in new export deals ... and exploring opportunities to revive ... of the relationship with an old trading partner so what ... business are they trying to do their autos whaling guess what is it honestly nearly every major industry Iran has struck ... deals with ... bells and fertilizer Company so and culture and chemical ... I you have a French trade delegation that includes the auto maker ... to try and and Dom aam ... financial sector passes a pigeon are on and all these other ... aam of top French business is ... heading there to explore ... I'm a it opportunities and the Iranian oil minister has had meetings with ... the heads of some of the top European energy companies including ... aam show any and all and be so are you implying that the sanctions relief that Iran is getting is much more than the president said that they were Pentagon ... he I think this would you have here is a situation where the president said if you like your sanctions you can keep them and it's ... not to be the case ... I'm ... in the semi not ... the way your conceded that total ... economic benefit has been much more ... than just the numerical value that the ... tequila tested because there's been a psychological shift ... businesses in Europe are seeing an opening ... and are rushing in ... and it's hard to roll that back once that cycle your and saying that they're doing anything illegal here writes Rob they're just they're just going by what was set out in a deal that the Obama struck exactly right right now ... and in your number that they become an op ed again in our pages ... there's a warning European businesses thinking about opening up trade saying we will still enforce current sanctions very harshly ... but what a lot of these I'm ... a it with what's happened is though that under that ... even that limited sanctions relief has been ... a lot of up to greet you opening for example the European Union ... and ... Jenny twentieth ... removed any restriction on reinsurance shipments of Iranian crude ... out ahead in effect since July twenty twelve and to have cut down Iranian exports ... exports of crude by fifty percent ... and now that that's the way ... of these ... that in terms of Iran's current trading partners that that receive Iranian oil ... he will add now be able to state insurance and you're on the fish the will to ship a lot more oil than the hats are the top or thirty seconds left you had extensive contacts ... on the inside and outside of Iran ... whether opposition leaders telling you ... about this deal about how they feel ... seeing all this business coming in that it's ... ultimately supports the machine I see a lot of average Iranians man in a speech to speech my own family and their friends ... their senses that the Iranian regime will be able to make ... money and in the European businesses will be open and off their backs but that the benefits because the writing regime as autocratic ... and opaque and corrupt Wall ... e we even roll down to to to your average Iranian and that's what we're guessing ... is an opportunity for Republicans to try to connect sanctions with the Iranian people's ... so demands for for for greater democracy transparency ... and on the stand as an economic system and not just Republicans all politicians you you would think ... assistant books editor so ever Mari thank so much going on this ...


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The two 17–year–old males were back seat passengers in a blue Ford Fiesta which went off the road on Snake Pass, near Bamford, and hit a pine tree.
The car had been driving in the direction of Ladybower Reservoir at 10.40am when the accident occurred.
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The driver and front seat passenger of the car were uninjured.
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Thompson Square Win 2012 ACM Award for Vocal Duo of the Year
Thompson Square put a big end to Sugarland's rein as the Academy of Country Music's Vocal Duo of the Year Saturday night (March 31), when they were presented with the trophy for this year's award show one night early.
The announcement was made during the ACM's Salute to the Military as part of the ACM Experience at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. Sin City is still counting down the hours until the live broadcast of the 47th Annual ACMs on Sunday (April 1).
Keifer and Shawna Thompson were beside themselves upon hearing the news — the husband and wife duo cried actual tears of joy. "It's hard to talk when you're crying," Keifer joked, trying to gain his composure while embracing his wife on the stage.
"It's very bittersweet," Shawna added. "More sweet than bitter."
The other country duos who were nominated in the Duo of the Year category included Love and Theft, Steel Magnolia and Montgomery Gentry. Congrats Keifer and Shawna … this is just the beginning!
Tune into the 2012 ACM Awards on Sunday night when it airs live on CBS at 8:00PM ET.


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Suzzy Robinson needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 177 designs submitted by 58 freelance designers.
Ed Robinson's Diving Adventures, http://www.mauiscuba.com
Ed and Suzzy Robinson, 25 year owners of "Ed Robinson's Diving Adventures" in Maui, Hawaii. Maui's most premiere dive operation is globally recognized as a leader in the dive industry. They offer daily scuba diving tours on their two 30' boats and offer shoreline scuba tours, scuba instruction, underwater photography lessons and snorkel tours which focus on snorkel instruction and marine biology. Ed Robinson is a world renowned underwater photographer and his wife Suzzy Robinson has been his underwater model for 25 years. They have a dedicated staff that love sharing their passion of the ocean with all divers. Most of their staff have been with the company 10 -20 years. What do Steven Tyler, Buzz Aldrin and Tanya Tucker have in common....they all dive with Ed Robinson's Diving Adventures.
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Looks like L.A. is going to need a few more paparazzi.
You can't stroll Venice Beach or sit down to bacon-wrapped monkfish at Spago without spotting a superstar Laker or Clipper in the nation's new basketball capital.
Here comes Dwight Howard, the latest in a long line of larger-than-life Lakers centers.
There goes Steve Nash, the savviest point guard of his generation.
And isn't that Kobe Bryant, the onetime star of stars who is now just one of the guys?
Add the Lakers' Pau Gasol and the Clippers' Chris Paul and Blake Griffin and you have six All-Stars, three slam dunk contest champions and two most valuable players who call Staples Center home.
"L.A. is the basketball mecca of the world," said Shaquille O'Neal, the skyscraping center who teamed with Bryant to win three NBA titles with the Lakers from 2000 to 2002.


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Gen. Alexander Offers To Store Phone Metadata At A 'Neutral Site' To Alleviate Concerns About The NSA's Spying
from the as-if-that-would-change-anything dept
Good news, privacy warriors and transparency advocates! NSA head General Alexander has just suggested a fix that should finally put the national debate about security vs. privacy behind us and allow us to move forward, together, to keep this country safe from all the terrorists the NSA's programs haven't prevented from attacking us.
The National Security Agency's director said Tuesday he is open to storing telephone records in a neutral "repository" to alleviate concerns about government snooping.Well, that would be all well and good except for the fact that the data itself comes from "neutral" sites, or at least sites that were neutral before they were approached by the government. It was already stored at neutral sites. If the NSA would just stop collecting the data, it would remain at neutral sites.
General Keith Alexander, speaking about the controversy over bulk collection of phone "metadata" said his personal view is that more transparency would help restore public trust in the secret intelligence service.
"I believe it is in our nation's best interest to put all this phone data into a repository where you the American people know what we are doing with it," Alexander told a cybersecurity forum sponsored by the news organization Politico.
"I'm open for greater transparency. I'm open for where we put the data."
Storing the collection at a neutral site is meaningless unless there's complete transparency about the NSA's access. To date, the NSA hasn't been interested in sharing those details. It prevents the companies it taps into from providing any details to the public about the collections.
No abuse can be prevented and no concerns "alleviated" if the entity handling the neutral storage can't openly discuss what sort of inquiries are taking place. Let's not forget the FBI so thoroughly abused the system that its inquiries devolved from requiring warrants to the issuance of an unlimited amount of National Security Letters and "exigent circumstances" claims to Post-It notes to simply copying down info while staring over the shoulder of a telco employee running searches for it.
With nothing in place to prevent the neutral site from being abused in the same fashion as every neutral site the NSA harvests data from, the slight nod towards transparency is worthless. Keeping the phone metadata away from the NSA's fire-prone servers probably sounds like a huge concession to Gen. "Collect all the data!" Alexander, but to anyone outside the system, it just sounds like off-site storage -- storage that will be accessed with the same frequency and same lack of oversight as the NSA's proprietary data banks.
This is what the NSA feels is a "concession" and the only reason it's being offered is because there's a chance that its bulk records collections may actually be cut off. Alexander points out that the NSA will still need to have access to "deal with any terrorist threat from overseas." This would presumably be on-demand whenever the agency feels the collection might contain "relevant" data. In other words, nothing changes but the address.
I can't even offer Alexander an E for effort here. Changing the venue to a "neutral site" (like, say, AT&T? Or a Redmond address?) does nothing for transparency or privacy. As long as the whole process is subject to gag orders and layers of secrecy, the NSA can continue to perform its spying efforts completely unimpeded.
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Appendix to bug #446646 - Add link to World of GNOME
Fix bug #446646 - Remove link to GNOME footnotes, site does not exist anymore. Thanks to Francesco Turco for reporting.
Fix bug #427860 - Use /etc/portage for make.conf and make.profile. Old location (/etc) is still supported, this is a heads up (new default)
Bug #387847 - Inform users that gdm is not part of gnome-light
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quick'n'dirty de-HALification for the gnome guide, bug 373805
remove qt3 and arts USE flags now that nothing uses them
typo fix
add note on following the xorg howto before starting gnome installation
sed should use the -i flag, bug 299178
remove all avahi references from the guide until the gnome team can get bug 222601 fixed. also seen in http://forums.gentoo.org/viewtopic-t-807633.html. hopefully no one needs avahi in a fresh gnome install...
Update the guide for pending 2.26 stuff, bug 281423
Coding style
Fix typo: s/Rendevouz/Rendezvous/
yesterday's final typo fix to a code listing deserves a bump (from jkt: 'This one deserves a bumpgvim gnome-config.xml gvim gnome-config.xml 1111one111eleven'), so bumping now for the sake of the translators. and for the sake of the children. think of the children.
typo fix for the previous fix; should be init.d. really, that's the last commit in this series. really. i hope.
forgot to add the relevant runlevel stuff to the previous commit
better USE flag suggestions. can't believe X wasn't in the USE flags; no wonder there are 800 million duplicated threads on 'cairo needs the X use flag set' for compilation failures while following the gnome guide. this should fix that.
coding style, no content change
fixing section about updating runlevels
removed emerge gnome-screensaver instruction, since it's now a direct dependency of emerging gnome, bah
added a blurb on branding gnome to get the lovely gentoo splashscreen
changed DISPLAYMANAGER config file location, bug 158661
made unmerge fam instructions even more crystal clear; apparently all the <impo> and *if* statements aren't enough, bug 158307
revert previous change
the great firstname.lastname@example.com email cleanup, part one
s/xscreensaver/gnome-screensaver, bug 156432
added a few tidbits to the gnome guide, thanks to Luca Marturana for the suggestions
updated qt USE flags, thanks to calculus on irc for reporting
#146994, getting rid of gtk2 USE flag
missed <version> tag in English version
#142364 fixed USE flags and s/howl/avahi/
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Root7 needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 62 designs submitted by 22 freelance designers.
London's Butcher
We are a small Wimbledon, London based company that supply free range meats and game to the restaurant and catering trade, via our site.
Our meat is high quality and tastes great.
We have recently setup a basic website and require a decent logo to help with our branding/marketing plan.
We are targetting the restaurant and catering trade, Cafe's and anyone that wants high quality organic meat and game in the UK (more specifically London and surrounding areas)
We are looking to change from our existing logo to a new one.
To that end we need you creative geniuses to take a look and submit your logo ideas.
This brief is fairly open we welcome your suggestions on logo colors and relevant images, feel free to ask me a question if you would like feedback or clarification.
We require the words 'London's Butcher' to be included in the logo but the rest is up to you.
Cheers, I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
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