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TotelFootball operates a betting service which brings the excitement of Tote-style pool betting to the already great format of fantasy football games. Like existing games, fantasy managers pick a team of 11 players from teams in selected Premiership fixtures. The selected players will earn points based on their performance in the real-life fixtures. The better the players perform, the more points a team will earn and the higher up the league table the fantasy manager's team will finish.
The game differs from the existing fantasy manager games as follows:
(1) Unlike other fantasy football games, this is a betting service. Each customer must bet money to enter a team into the competition pool. This creates a large prize pool, with 80% of the pool paid out as prize money to the top 5% of managers.
(2) It's a new game each week, so customers will be engaged throughout the entire Premiership season.
(3) We are primarily focussed on providing the infrastructure to enable the established betting operators and sports media sites to offer this service to their customer bases.
View the following video to get an understanding of what the game entails...
The following websites offer similar fantasy football services to ourselves...
From a betting site perspective...
We wish to do a redesign of the Homepage and the My Teams page.
The page will be structured as follows:
- The page should be 1020 pixels wide, but bordered to fill the screen.
- The page will be structured...
- The header will fill entire width of page. It will contain the logo, and the login/account details for the user.
- The main body of the page will be 760 pixel wide, enabling deployment as a facebook application.
- The right column will be 260 pixel wide.
- The footer will fill entire width of page.
Use the logo attached. Select the colour for the Totel depending on the header background.
For rough layout (minus some functionality) see homepage_layout.png.
- The main purpose of the homepage is:
(1) to educate site visitors about the game.
(2) to get them to play the game.
The managers image attempts to achieve (1).
Attached is a PSD of this image. If you feel it works well with your site design, feel free to use. No issue if you'd prefer a completely different approach.
The Betting Pool (€1,000 pool) & Practice Game panels on the page attempt to achieve (2). These might better be replaced with an explanation of what's involved..
"1. Pick your players
11 players in 4-4-2 formation.
3 subs.
Max. 2 players per club.
2. Enter your team
Stake from €2 to €200. You choose!
Play for the main pool or enter a Private League to compete with your friends.
3. Enjoy the Games
If your team performs well you'll be in the money.
Not ready to stake money as yet?
Why not practice with our free to play game. There's great prizes up for grabs each week."
Note: 1 & 2 will use help mouseovers as shown on http://www.brucebetting.com/fantasyfootball.asp to better explain the service. Include the help icon.
"Play Now" and "Practice" buttons / links should be used as appropriate.
- Login & password should be presented at top RHS of the webpage.
- Incorporate a countdown timer into the page (similar to functionality on http://www.11kicks.com homepage)
- Blog link should be more prominent within the page. Move from the footer area to the top nav bar.
- Microblogging to be incorporated into main body of home page. The functionality will present as homepage_microblog.png.
- Social media links should be added to the page. Place as you feel appropriate.
- The game explanation video should remain on the front page.
- Layout of the footer area to take inspiration from other betting sites.
- "Join Now" button. Not sure whether this is worthwhile. Use your discretion.
The right column will contain the following:
- Fixtures & Results
- Pool Winners & Pitch Layout. Visit http://www.brucebetting.com/fantasyfootball.asp to see this functionality at work.
For layout see my_teams.png
- Design page for when the user is logged in. To log into the site.
u: pavel1
p: fantasy
- Timer to be placed at top of right hand column.
- Microblog to be incorporated in right hand column area of the site.
- Dropdown Menu will contain:
League name
- FA Premiership (English League)
- Serie A (Italian League)
- Primera Liga (Spanish League)
- Bundesliga (German League)
- Champion's League
League round
- Gameweek 28
Teams entered in this competition
- (1)
- Pitch Layout: In general the pitch area works reasonably well as do the player points mouse-overs. However we do welcome suggestions as to how this can be improved.
- Subs Bench Layout: The subs bench needs to be better designed.
Demographics is primarily male, aged 18-40, well educated, international. They are very interested in and well informed about football (soccer).
We wish to receive layered PSD files at the end of project.
If we work well together, then there will be further work over the coming months.


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Katy Cambridge vs Jennifer Aniston
Battle at the newsstand this weekend...
Baby bumps vs Wedding Slumps!
A Princess vs America's Sweetheart!
Ignore the right half of the US Weekly cover.
Let's start there. US Weekly has new details on the final days of Catherine of William's pregnancy. Here are some highlights:
-She did not have a baby shower. Do royals do baby showers? Sh-t, if so, that's kinda extra, non?
-She has a still few engagements on her schedule before shutting it down for birth including Trooping the Colour this weekend and Thomas Van Straubenzee's wedding.
-She's still spending time in Wales while William finishes off his air force duties. She'll go back and forth between their Welsh home and Nottingham Cottage in London
-When the heir arrives, a bulletin will be put up at the Buckingham Palace gates reading "Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a child". I F-CKING LOVE THIS. The language! Then some guns will go off and they'll ring the bells. And when she leaves the hospital, the family of three will pose for pictures, like Will's parents did.
-Will's taking two weeks paternity leave and then Kate will split her time between their London home and her parents' place in Berkshire.
-Christening is happening late 2013.
-Royal Baby goes on tour with the Cambridges in 2014, apparently to Australia and New Zealand! Oh the crowds...
The magazine also throws up a side by side pregnancy comparison between the Princess and Kanye West's girlfriend and Kanye West and Prince William....
You have to check it out.
So while US is going balls out on babies, PEOPLE is countering with the MiniVan Majority's head girl, Jennifer Aniston and how she's put off her wedding. Apparently they were supposed to do it this spring, the rings were picked and everything, and then... pause.
One source says it's because they're busy working and renovations on their huge estate are taking too much time. But according to another source, even though "Jen can't wait to be (Justin's) wife", there may be issues because they still "need to figure out a way to create a life that makes them both happy".
Oh really?
Could it be that Justin Theroux, with his combat boots and his motorcycle tees, is finding it hard to be a badass in Beverly Hills? I thought he was a gamer! I'm telling you -- John Stamos is the way to go with this one. John Stamos is the one she's been waiting for.

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10 Steps to Success
AmeriCan Multifamily Alliance Group's 10 Steps to Success
AmeriCan Multifamily Alliance Group has a unique strategy to help our investors maximize profitability. The number of AmeriCan Multifamily Alliance Group Investors is limited and they must qualify as accredited investors who have a business relationship with us. You must obtain a username and password to access confidential information. The reason our investor group is extremely limited has to do with the apartment buildings being refinanced after stabilization. This refinance anticipates most of the initial investment capital will be returned to our investors. The investors will remain "Equity Partners". These investors have the first option to invest in the opportunities placed before them. In our experience many investors choose to re-invest their returned capital into another deal. This re-investment requires our company to place limitations with new participants so there isn't a shortage of opportunities. Our Refinance of Bella Vista Park (formerly Timber Park Apartments) realized a return that exceeded 70% of our investor's initial contribution. So for Every $100,000 invested, our investors received in excess of $70,000 returned. Our investors continue to have the same amount of ownership as their initial equity position. This reduces risk and increases the overall ROI and is a big part of why our investors choose to invest with us versus other opportunities.
Another reason for our unique strategy has to do with our investors being "Equity Partners". Our investors have ownership with each deal and our documents clearly define the amount.
AmeriCan Multifamily Alliance Group is built upon the highest degree of accountability and integrity. We conduct ourselves professionally and in the best interest of our investors. AmeriCan Multifamily Alliance Group's past performance and references are available upon request. We welcome all questions and comments in our pursuit of excellence.
The following is a simplified example that summarizes our strategy:
Step 1: Our investors review the information about a specific investment. We'll provide projected returns, specifics about the deal, the value plays, and our plan to stabilize the property.
Step 2: Our investors decide which method to make the investment. We have United States and Canadian tax advisors to assist in any questions during this process.
Step 3: Once our investors decide to make an investment, they will immediately be given documented shares of ownership and will begin to receive financial reports quarterly as well as monthly updates about current events with the properties
Step 4: The property becomes stabilized using our experienced hands on business approach. Step 5 through Step 10 are also listed on our "Approach" Page to better explain our business model.
Step 5: Repair/Upgrade/Re-Tenant/Self-Manage: Our in house team of professionals are in place for AmeriCan Multifamily Alliance Group to perform the necessary repairs and upgrades. Simultaneously we replace the current management team with our existing experienced workforce. Our model and strategy of "Self-Management" will quickly begin the process of the removal of unqualified tenants and regain trust with desirable residents.
Step 6: Effective Marketing and Management: AmeriCan Multifamily Alliance Group throughout the years has identified, developed, and utilized our propriety systems for marketing and management. The economic occupancy for the Dallas market is about 90% while our occupancy through self-management has been in the mid to upper 90's.
Step 7: Stabilization and Permanent Financing: AmeriCan Multifamily Alliance Group begins the refinancing process after the property has obtained an occupancy rate of 90% for 90 days, the financials are in order, and capital improvements have been completed. Our stabilization process is projected at 3 to 6 months and the permanent financing follows. The time of initial investment to the cash out refinance is projected at 18 to 24 months.
Step 8: Return Investor Capital: Our projections show a return of Investor capital after the cash out refinance. Our investors will receive most of their initial capital on a pro rata basis. Investors must be accredited investors and our operating agreement clearly states the investors' equity position and the projected returns.
Step 9: Investors remain Equity Owners: A very uncommon and unique opportunity AmeriCan Multifamily Alliance Group provides our investors is the right to remain in the deal after all or part of the initial investment capital has been returned. Most Multifamily Investment Groups only allow equity while investment capital is involved in the deal. We are unique and do not change the equity participation once the initial investment is made.
Step 10: Dallas, Texas Celebration upon our successful completion of the Refinance. This is a big milestone that identifies a key element of success. The return of investment capital creates the opportunity to use the returned capital for another use. This will provide a great way for us to share what was involved in the process and give you a better understanding of the project and what lies ahead. Plus, it's a great way for all of us to celebrate together!!


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I like this book because I like the Magic Tree House series. This book is different from the other books be-cause in this book Jack and Annie go an a mission with Teddy. My favorite part is when Jack turned the Raven King into what he wanted to be-a raven.
Teddy was an interesting character because he knew magic and his father was a sorcerer. Teddy had a hazel twig that was his magic wand. In another book in the series he turned into a dog.
I recommend this book for second grade and up. But even my first-grade brother likes my Magic Tree House books. If you're a person who has read the Magic School Bus series, you would like this book.


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Michael Zhang Joins Hayward as Director of Sales, Marketing for Asia Pacific
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ELIZABETH, NJ — Hayward Pool Products announced that Michael Zhang has joined its International Team as director of sales/marketing for Asia Pacific. In this newly created position, he will lead the growth and development of swimming pool equipment sales in the Asia Pacific region with a focus on China. Zhang will be based in Shanghai, China, as well as having an office in Hayward's Wuxi, China manufacturing facility.
Vice President of Global Marketing, International Sales Bruce Fisher said, "China is the fastest growing economy in the world and Michael has a successful track record while working forother multi-national manufacturing companies there. We're confident that he'll be a great asset in building our in-country sales and marketing organization in China and throughout Asia Pacific."
Prior to joining Hayward, Zhang held similar market development roles in China for Electrolux and Franke Kitchen Systems. Both multi-national companies participate in the major appliance business for new construction and the aftermarket.
About Hayward Pool Products Hayward Pool Products, a division of Hayward Industries Inc., is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world. Headquartered in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Hayward designs, manufactures and markets the Totally Hayward® System, a complete line of residential pool equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, sanitization, automation, lighting, safety and energy solutions.
The company, which has built its brand on innovation, energy-efficiency, safety and reliability, includes such brands as TriStar®, Super Pump®, Pro Logic®, HeatPro®, SwimClear™, ColorLogic®, Aqua Rite®, Navigator®, Pool Vac Ultra®, Phantom®, TigerShark®, among others. Hayward products are sold through a network of distributors and 3,000 Totally Hayward Dealer Partners throughout the U.S., Canada, Asia, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. For more information, contact Hayward at (908) 351-5400 or visit www.haywardnet.com
Michael Zhang, Hayward Director of Sales, Marketing for Asia Pacific


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text: Red Pill News Videos When Mike Tyson Saw Robin Givens With Brad Pitt – CONAN Published 5 years ago on May 9, 2014 By alexrpt 20 Views Share Tweet #redpill Mike Tyson tells the tale of the time he saw Robin Givens with Brad Pitt and the effect that had on his noodle. Liked it? Take a second to support The Duran on Patreon! Related Topics:imgx Up Next Mike Tyson keeps cool head and his frame in this interview Don't Miss Online Brides – Our America with Lisa Ling Advertisement You may like ARRESTED: Bill Browder detained in Spain on Interpol warrant SYRIZA hypocrisy again exposed as open borders bonanza continues U.S. technology firms eye Greece for cheap labor Click to comment Leave a Reply This comment form is under antispam protection This comment form is under antispam protection Subscribe Notify of new follow-up comments new replies to my comments Latest "This is America" reveals a shocking vision of the United States The Grammy Award winning Song and Record of the Year feature the very darkest vision of what America has become. Published 1 day ago on February 17, 2019 By Seraphim Hanisch The Grammy Awards are the second of the three most significant musical achievement awards in the United States. Two of the anticipated awards that many fans of this event look forward to learning are the Song of the Year and the Record of the Year. The Song of the Year is awarded to the songwriters of a given song, where the Record of the Year goes to the artists, producers and engineers involved in crafting the recording (the "record") of a song. Both categories are huge and both usually go to an artist or organization responsible for a pop song. It also happens to be that usually the song that is picked is beautiful and in most cases, reflects the character of beauty (whether in music or lyrics or both) for that year. This year was quite different. Both awards went to Donald Glover, a.k.a. "Childish Gambino" for his song This is America. This song features a radically different tone than previous winners going back for many years. Though rap remixes are usually less musical, the Grammy winners among these mixes have nevertheless retained some relatively positive, or at least attractive, aspect. This is America is very different, especially when watched with its video. Musically, it is genius, though the genius appears to have gone mad. Glover paints a picture of some very positive segments in American life, but then destroys it with his audible form and message that says absolutely nothing positive, but even more so – it doesn't make sense unless one knows the context. That context is revealed in the video with frightening images: someone getting their brains blown out (we see the blood fly), a gospel choir shot up with an automatic rifle while they were singing, and cannabis, front and center, being smoked by the artist himself. This is America? For Glover, this song and others on his album do seem to reflect that point of view. Feels like Summer, one of Glover's other recent songs, also reflects this sense of hopelessness, though it is far more musically consistent. The video gives the most clear contextual information that one could ask for, and while the video is not violent, it features degradation in society, even though the people depicted appear to be trying to make the best of their life situations. The image Mr. Glover paints of America is a far cry from that which was known to most Americans only twenty years ago, and in fact, in many parts of the country where cannabis is still illegal there is a corresponding sense of positivity in life that is absent in Childish Gambino's California-esque view of life. There is a massive change that is taking place in American society. Our music and art reflects this change, and it sometimes even helps drive that change. The United States of today is at a crossroads. How many times have we read or heard THAT statement before? But does it not seem so now? The attempt of identity politics to separate our nation into groups that must somehow fight for their own relevance against other groups is not the vision of the United States only twenty years ago. Further, the normalization of themes such as drug-use and racism, the perpetuation of one in reality and the other as a mythological representation of how life "really is" in the US is radically bizarre. In discussions with people who do not live in the United States, we found that sometimes they believed that white-on-black racism really was happening in America, because the media in the US pumps this information out in a constant stream, often with people like Donald Trump as the scapegoat. But it is not true. Anyone in America's new "accused class" of white, Christian, European-descent males (and some women who are not feminists), will note that they are not racist, and in fact, they feel persecuted for their existence under the new mantra of "white privilege." But it does not matter what they say. The media pumps the message it wants to, and with such coverage it is easy to get to halfway believing it: I know I am not this way, but I guess things are getting pretty bad elsewhere because all of those people seem to be getting this way… This is the narrative the press promulgates, but upon conversations with people in "those places" we find that it is not true for them, either, and that they may in fact be thinking this is true about us. Made in America is a visionary song and video. However, the vision is not a dream; it is nothing that anyone in the country would sincerely hope for. Even in Donald Glover's case – as one of Hollywood's hottest actors, and as a big success in music, he is far from being one of the "boys in the 'hood." In fact, Time Magazine in 2017 named him one of the world's 100 most influential people. Certainly his musical work creates a powerful influence, but it also must raise questions, with the main ones being: Are we really like this? Is this what we really want to be as a country? Is this the kind of image we want our children in the US to adopt? In fact, if Mr. Glover's work was viewed with care (rather than just as something that is "cool" because the media says it is), it might help us steer away from the cliff that many Americans are in fact heading towards. We have elected not to link to the video because it is too disturbing for children. It is even too disturbing for many adults. For that reason we are not making it one-click-easy to get to. Parents reading this opinion piece would do well to screen the video by themselves without the kids around first, before deciding what they want to do. Even though the video is probably something that they have already seen, the parents still stand as the guides and guardians for their children through all the perils of growing up. These times call for great guardians indeed. Liked it? Take a second to support The Duran on Patreon! Continue Reading Latest Horrifying New York abortion law marks big Democrat push in US New Mexico, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont and Washington also wish to expand abortion access to truly barbaric proportions. Published 1 week ago on February 11, 2019 By Seraphim Hanisch To some nations in the world, the United States may appear to be overly "conservative" or "backwards" regarding its general position on abortion. Russia, China, Canada, and Australia all allow this practice in generally unrestricted terms. Europeans are generally allowing of first trimester abortions. Social attitudes about the practice vary, with Sweden being the most permissive in terms of attitude, but Russia being the place where a woman is most likely to have had an abortion. While the legal position in the United States on abortion is generally legal under all conditions as determined by the outcome of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision in the US Supreme Court, the social context of the practice is highly debated and generally disapproved of, even by those Americans who believe that the procedure should still be kept legal. One of the most emotionally satisfying statements in the US that actually summarized the attitudes of many "pro-choice" Americans was that of Hillary Clinton and her husband Bill Clinton's statement that abortions should be "safe, legal and rare." In other words, the legality of the procedure is one thing, and the promotion of the procedure is quite another. It was summarized in this thought: We think that to be in the position of determining whether or not to abort a child is a horrifying and extremely serious matter. However, we believe it to be safer if this procedure is kept legal, lest it actually become dangerous because of inferior resources if it were banned, and done clandestinely. This point of view was generally accepted as a secular compromise to a horrifying situation. Far from the ultraliberal attitudes of progressive Europe, the United States remained a relatively conservative country, socially guided by Christian attitudes concerning the sanctity of life, even that life which is yet unborn. All this has changed. Starting with the signing of New York State's "Reproductive Health Act", many states are now moving towards ensuring that abortion is legal under all conditions, to the full term of pregnancy, even to the point where perfectly viable, birthed babies may be killed after delivery if the mother so desires. This report from New York was immediately followed up by this news item from Virginia's own Legislature, in its attempt to pass a similar law, made even more clearly brutal by Governor Northam's defense and explanation of the procedure post delivery in which a living baby would be subject to being deliberately killed at the wish of the mother. This law, like the New York constitutional amendment allows the unborn, or just-born (and alive even though "aborted"), no human rights. There is really no way this action cannot be seen for what it is: infanticide, a very particularly cruel form of murder of the innocent, on no further grounds than that the baby exists and that the mother does not want it. We covered in another news piece how this ability appears to be the prize "right" of feminist women, who were represented in Congress by the infamous Women in White, who sat stone-faced as President Donald Trump appealed for Congress to make and pass a law banning late-term abortions. However, the President's request was well-met by conservatives in the House chamber, and indeed, even some pro-choices were set off their guard by the New York and Virginia legislative moves. Virginia's attempt failed. Abortion is legal in the US, and it is legal at any point in the pregnancy in many states. This is not often reported, probably because abortion is not palatable to public discourse when a fully-formed, living baby is to be the subject of this procedure. The national discourse has for years been "safely" diverted to what appears to be more metaphysical debate about the unseen processes in pregnancy, such as "when does life really begin", and even "when does the embryo receive a soul?" This is probably by design to avoid the much harsher realities that were exposed in New York, Virginia and Massachusetts, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Washington and Vermont. All these states have either passed or are trying to pass laws that protect abortion rights, sometimes to similar extremes as New York's law contains. However, many other states, such as Colorado, already allow full and late-term abortion procedures. However, not every state in the US is trying to magnify abortion rights. Some are trying to limit this procedure, or even outlaw it entirely, should Roe v. Wade be overturned by the Supreme Court, a possibility that seems enhanced now with five "conservative" Justices on the US Supreme Court. States like Tennessee, South Carolina, Arkansas, and even the aforementioned Rhode Island are seeking passage of laws to sharply limit or completely outlaw the procedure in this event. CDC graph showing abortion rates per 1,000 US women from 1969 to 2014. Courtesy: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Guttmacher Institute. Interestingly, both the abortion rate and the actual number of abortions performed in the US has fallen drastically in the time period between 1980 and 2014. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention record that there were almost 1.3 million babies aborted in 1980, peaking at 1.43 million in 1990, before dropping again to 2015's rate of 638,000. Numbers and counts vary by statistical poll, however, with 2017's numbers showing 882,240 in this study. The common feature of declining numbers and rates is still evident. Statistical sources on this issue were not able to explain the reason for the drop in both rate and number of abortions, but a speculation might be that some exposure to the reality of what abortion actually is has served to deter both unwanted pregnancy from even happening, and also to try to find a way to take care of human beings guilty of nothing more than their existence. Perhaps this is too generous an assessment, but it is one possibility. President Trump was loud and clear on several occasions about his stance on the issue of abortion. His State of the Union speech featured his saying, "all children, born and unborn are made in the Holy image of God." This was followed up by further comments at the National Prayer Breakfast, in which he continued to show a strong pro-life position. Naturally, some pols dismiss this as nothing more than the President's attempts to energize his base for the 2020 elections. To credit such opinions, it may indeed do this. But President Trump has really put his money where his mouth is in terms of governing as a conservative, or at least, common-sense oriented President. The combination of Governor Andrew Cuomo's legislation, the Virginian attempt and the March for Life, featuring its highly slurred story about Roman Catholic teenaged boys who were at the event, plus the President's speech have made for a truly polarizing moment. To be sure, political winds in the US are so unruly now that longstanding position issues are now pushed aside in mere days, or even hours. However the mainstream media is hard-pressed to refute what happened here. The American Left tipped its hand, perhaps a little too much for even some who are ideologically liberal, and some of the harshest, most sinister aspects of their worldview were brought into focus. This reaction extends even to both real-life and Internet commentary on such news pieces. Tucker Carlson took on uber-feminist Monica Klein on his program on January 30th, and their exchange, most notably Monica's sheer fury, was a sign that the Left is energized on this subject, so much so that any sense of nicety has been discarded: For Ms. Klein, this issue is a source of pure anger, as is clearly evident on her face. This was not a woman who was playing the ideological talking head for the news media hit; far from it. She really believes what she says, and has taken that fury to the point of irrationality. Some comments on this issue appear in many publications that also reveal extremely fiery emotion on both sides. The rhetoric swings from "baby-killers" to "woman-haters" quite freely on this topic, and this is honestly a shame. Such emotional incendiary bombs are avoidances on both sides. While people call each other names, no one pays attention to the topic itself. This is, of course, by design. When the real issue is looked at, as was shown so clearly in New York and Virginia, the topic of the value of human life shows its profound reality to everyone. If that happened often enough or long enough, it might change the substance of the conversation. The result might then be a real change. Liked it? Take a second to support The Duran on Patreon! Continue Reading Latest Facebook: The Government's Propaganda Arm? The social media giant has a disturbing number of former Obama officials in key positions of authority over content. Published 1 week ago on February 10, 2019 By The Duran Authored by Jeff Charles via Liberty Nation: Imagine for a moment what it would look like if the federal government launched its own social media network. Every day, Americans could freely use the platform to express their views on everything from economic theory to the best tips for baking peanut butter cookies. They could even discuss their political views and debate the important issues of the day. But what if the government were empowered to determine which political views are appropriate and which are too obscene for the American public? Well, it looks like this is already happening. Of course, the state has not created a social media network; they didn't have to. It appears the government is using Facebook – the world's largest social media company – to sway public opinion. The Government's Fingers In Facebook The Free Thought Project recently published a report revealing that Facebook has some troubling ties to the federal government and that this connection could be enabling former state officials to influence the content displayed. The social media provider has partnered with various think tanks which receive state funding, while hiring an alarming number of individuals who have held prominent positions in the federal government. Facebook recently announced their partnership with the Atlantic Council – which is partly funded by tax dollars – to ensure that users are presented with quality news stories. And by "quality," it seems that they mean "progressive." The council is well known for promoting far-left news sources, including the Xinhua News Agency, which was founded by the Communist Party of China. Well, that's reassuring. What red-blooded American capitalist doesn't want to get the news from a communist regime? But there one aspect of this story is even more troubling: the government-to-Facebook pipeline. The company has employed a significant number of former officials in positions that grant them influence over what content is allowed on the platform. Nathaniel Gleicher, Facebook's Head of Cybersecurity Policy, prosecuted cybercrimes at the Department of Justice under President Obama. Now, he is responsible for determining who gets banned or suspended from the network. But that's not the worst of it. He also spearheaded the company's initiative to scrub anti-war content and "protest" movements. In a blog post, Gleicher wrote: "Some of the Pages frequently posted about topics like anti-NATO sentiment, protest movements, and anti-corruption." He continued, "We are constantly working to detect and stop this type of activity because we don't want our services to be used to manipulate people." The company has also hired others who served in key positions in the Obama administration. 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by Peter Brav
Oh no, here they come, the apologies to my 24 year-old son, just what you've been waiting for.
I know what you're expecting. Sorry I wasn't much better than my own father, probably worse. Sorry I didn't warn you that my generation's sending so many jobs and bombs overseas would make it harder for you to find work. Sorry about telling you not to act foolish; who knew there was so much money in it?!
Let's save those for another day. This is all about the music.
It was the 1990s when you grew up and before long you were telling me excitedly that Weezer and Incubus and Nirvana and Modest Mouse were the greatest bands ever. I was laughing. I pointed you to the albums in the basement and the broken turntable. I was hitting forty when you were hitting six and I was holding onto the Eagles and the Allmans and Led Zeppelin with all the ferocity that Classic Rock stations that played nothing else afforded me. Get the Led Out, Breakfast with the Beatles, Best of Bruce.
Kid, your Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jet never had a chance with me back then. I remembered hitchhiking to see the Dead at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City and taking the subway to see Emerson, Lake & Palmer at Gaelic Park. I remembered when Jimi Hendrix and CSNY took over my life for Freda Payne and Herman's Hermits, when WNEW-FM displaced WINS-AM and WABC-AM. Yeah, that's right, before all the bad news and talking gibberish on the AM dial, there was music, happy, bopping single tunes in Monaural. I remembered 45s and my first stereo and my second and my giant speakers and my 8-track and making my own cassette tapes and passing on that Quad sound they were pushing. I remembered Jonathan Schwartz and Scott Muni, and the Nightbird Allison Steele and the wonderful Pete Fornatale, may they rest in peace.
You grew angry but I stood my ground. I had principles and wouldn't placate my own son. Forty sucks, son, and fifty sucks ten years more, so excuse me if I was fixated on trying to remember all those nights of trying to get lucky to Earth, Wind & Fire's Reasons.
But here's the thing. You're gone, off making a life for yourself, hopefully getting lucky to Pearl Jam and Green Day, and I'm still here, almost sixty. I've got this Pandora thing on my desktop and all your songs are playing randomly and guess what…they're fabulous. They're melodic, I know them all thanks to you and your friends running around this place a decade ago, and they're….absolutely, positively….classic! Each and every one of them. Drive by Incubus, Machinehead by Bush, Rooster by Alice in Chains, Lightning Crashes by Live, Shine by Collective Soul. These are all great, and helping me get through the day.
My sincere, heartfelt classic apologies! I wish you were here, and it was fifteen years ago. I miss you and I am proud of the young man you are—sensitive, intelligent, not foolish, and with an absolutely great taste in great music. Thanks for leaving me this music and these new memories, thoughts about you and all the joy you and your sister have brought me.
Sure beats all those lonely nights in my twenties, driving home frustrated and alone to Earth, Wind & Fire's Reasons.
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Why does a piano sound like a piano? A similar question can be asked of virtually all musical instruments. A particular note, such as middle C, can be produced by a piano, a violin, and a clarinet. Yet, it is easy for even a musically untrained listener to distinguish between these instruments. One would like to understand why the sound of the "same" note depends greatly on the instrument. In particular, we would like to understand what aspects of the piano are most critical in producing its musical tones. The questions we will address in the talk include:
- Who invented the piano and why?
- Why does the piano have 88 keys and not more or fewer?
- How and why is the tone color of a loud note different from that of a soft note, and why is this important?
- Why are the bass strings on a piano made by wrapping a coil of wire around a central wire core?
- A piano tone is the sum of components that can be described by sine waves. The frequencies of these sine waves deviate a small amount from a simple harmonic series. What is the source of these deviations and why are they important?
Nicholas Giordano, the Hubert James Distinguished Professor of Physics and head of the physics department, became fascinated with the piano some 15 years ago when he began taking lessons and got curious about the inner workings of the instrument. (Purdue University photo/Andrew Hancock)
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I want to make a rag quilt, how many colors should I use?, and do any of you have any good hints on how to construct a rag quilt?.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
I want to make a rag quilt, how many colors should I use?, and do any of you have any good hints on how to construct a rag quilt?.
There are a lot of good conversations about how to make rag quilts on this forum. Some only use a few colors, some many. Depends on what you like. Do a search on this site for rag quilts. Lots of good info,
Like Nora said there have been several topics on here about how to make a rag quilt. I just finished three of them and have started a fourth. I use 7 in squares and 1/2 in seam. You can use as many colors as you like. I used two in my first one. The second one has 3 and the third one has lots of different fat quarters. They go together really fast. The hardest part about making a rag quilt is snipping all of the seam after it is sewn together. I suggest that you purchase a pair of Fiskards spring action rag snips. It will really save on your hands. If you run into any problems just pm me and I'll be glad to help.
I used 11 different colors in mine. I personally prefer using flannel as the batting, this way you can cut it the same size as your block and go on. If you prefer not to purchase any material, you could always use scraps. The good thing about rag quilts is that they are fast and easy and completely unique. Have fun making your rag quilt, if you have any questions feel free to ask. :D
I constructed my first this summer using a pattern I found in a quilting magazine. The blocks were 8 1/2 inches with a 7 1/2 btting. I made mine of flannel and it is very cozy. My first was 56 blocks with 7 different colours, each colour had it's own quilted design. I am now helping a friend make one qith 10 different colours. We have been having problems getting 10 different colours to all go together though. So as has already been said, you get to choose how many colours you want but remember it may be easier to go looking for fabric and buy it all together at the same time so that they will all match.
I used 10 different colors in my rag quilt. It has 120 blocks. I started out with some material I had bought at Wal-Mart a long time ago. Then, halfway through, I ran out. I went to Wal-Mart hoping to find something to match. I didn't, but I did find something similar with flowers, it doesn't really match but the way I put it together, it looks like it flows nicely. Then, as I was just almost out of material again, I realized I wanted a border around mine, I used 2 different colors for the border. Here is the picture of mine.
My rag quilt with Milo (trying to claim it)


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Getting Ready For Stitches West!
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- Renee Anne said...
I'm jealous! I can't go to Stitches West this year because we're moving this weekend :( Boooooo!
- February 19, 2013 at 1:58 PM
- Suzy said...
Oh, I do wish I lived closer. Tasmania is a bit far away! :-)
- February 19, 2013 at 10:58 PM
- Keppy Girl Knits said...
Love the pictures of your BIG boy! The time just seems to fly by and kids grow up so fast! Good luck at Stitches West and the book signings, I wish I could make it out West for this event, it sounds wonderful (and maybe just a little over whelming).
Charlene Brown (Keppygirl on Raverlry)
- February 20, 2013 at 6:43 AM
- Pretty Knitty said...
Have fun! And enjoy that boy, decapitaions aside...he is sooo cute!
- February 20, 2013 at 8:00 AM
- Kristen said...
I'll stop by and say HI! Cannot wait!
- February 20, 2013 at 8:44 AM
- penelope10 said...
Sounds and looks like so much fun!
Precious pictures of your little man!
- February 20, 2013 at 12:55 PM
- shabby girl said...
I've lived most of my life in Santa Cruz. Oh, if I were still there, I'd be at your booth for sure!
I know it will be a success!
- February 20, 2013 at 3:48 PM
- Julie said...
Good luck at Stitches West, I'm sure it'll go VERY well! Your little boy is too cute, and those photos are hilarious. He's so big!
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It is good to see Carlos Beltran finish the season hot. He's had a strong September, but not strong enough to where teams will be lining up to take him off the Mets' hands. It is way too late for that to happen.
What this month is about is giving Beltran, and perhaps the Mets, peace of mind heading into the offseason and looking ahead to 2011. Beltran's relationship with the Mets is not good, but the team is virtually powerless in an attempt to deal him. Unless the Mets agree to pay a large portion of his $18.5 million salary, he's a virtual lock to stay in New York for the final year of his contract.
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During the WSJ CEO Council, Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen discusses what Congress is willing to do to gain savings from entitlements.
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... I ... let's talk about sad side of Austin Goolsbee who was up on stage this morning talked about you know trillion over ten years and tax cuts a trillion in discretionary spending ... a trillion in entitlement cuts but is a couple people pointed out ... the Everest got any texture Ram trillion ... how do you how do you get a trillion dollars in you know what what what are you willing to do to Medicare ... that will have lasting say it's ... up over a ten-year period and will turn out like some of these Provider Cuts turnout in other last for years so and then ... everybody goes in reverse isn't because they don't work right so they're they're couple things we need to do ... I'm ... and I'm open to ... all ideas in this area you're probably get some but what we did let ... me just say I'm sure ... that the head ... so ... I'm we need to move Medicare away from a fee for service system we've begun to do that because fee for service system ... contains no incentives for anybody in the system ... to contain costs doesn't create incentives for the patient ... to contain costs it doesn't ... create incentives for the providers to contain costs ... and we've actually begin to put in place the building blocks ... to get their accountable care organizations bond payments ... I think we can make significant savings in the area were called dual eligible people are on Medicare and Medicaid ... on ... a relatively small percentage of the overall Medicare Medicaid population but a very high percentage of the costs ... and or Watson Misaligned incentives between the Medicare and Medicaid payment you can do that ... you can do things like the book of re designing Medigap policy because right now ... some Medigap policy is actually ... create incentives for people to spend a lot more on ... Medicare ... these are ideas that had been discussed try and ... contain costs what I what I think we should avoid at least in the first instance ... is ... not trying to contain health care costs ... but simply ... transferring ... those costs ... onto other individuals that are first poker should be on trying to contain overall health care costs which is you know ... consumer that eighteen percent of our GDP is expected to rise rapidly of course one way to get away from fee for services to move sorts toward some sort of a premium support when you know you're so much money you get you out there shopping the marketplace ... and by which you can ... right ... well ... well what we know is that the nonpartisan Congressional budget office ... to pack ... and their conclusion was that it does not contain costs that it simply transfers cos there's no doubt you've got fixable ... that puts and it's not fixable in a way that it would contain costs well that that ... not according to Congressional budget office analysis with what they concluded was that ... high if you ... simply create don't provide a voucher ... to go out in the private health care system if you as you know ... in the private health care system healthcare costs the bin rising ... I did at least the same rate ... as within the Medicare system insight Medicaid ... has been as it's obviously has serious problems with Medicaid ... costs of reason and a much lower rate is you know the Medicare Medicare is risen that slightly lower rates ... on a per capita basis ... than in the in the private health insurance markets are simply transferring ... somebody out of Medicare ... into the private health insurance market it will save Medicare money but it will save Medicare morning for Congressional budget office ... by requiring premiums to go up dramatically on these individuals ... whose median income is twenty three thousand dollars for ...


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What is it with me and socks? Theoretically, I think they'd be tons of fun to knit and wear. Every other knitting blog I read seems to extoll the virtues of the sock. (And, hey, I obviously have to jump off of that bridge too.) Theoretically, I know how to use dpns and make various forms of ribbing. In practice, I've even made a mini-sock. And I have a lot of sock yarn and very fine needles. Why, oh why does this never materialize into sock nirvana?
Sweet, colorful yarn. Winsome, lithe needles. And yet, it is the bane of my existence. I'm not going for anything too complicated. Just a nice ribbed sock. But I can't get past the first row — things go wonky, the join stretches out in a very unbecoming manner, etc.
And is it even possible to get the same gauge, using the same yarn on size 1, 2, and 3 needles? I didn't think so. But it happened somehow, probably because it was 2 a.m. and I should have been in bed, not starting a pair of socks.
Maybe I just don't have the mental concentration necessary to start a pair of socks right now. Dpns with tiny fine yarn (neither of which I use regularly) does not make for the mindless, automatic reading-time knitting I've been specializing in lately. But is it just a lack of commitment on my part? To just sit down, focus on one task, and not quit until it's done? I have the same trouble with my reading and studying … the nagging, little scratchings of suspicion that perhaps this isn't what I want to be doing with my life. That knitting as escape from the über-cerebral pursuits of grad school is not enough … that I shouldn't be constantly searching for new means of egress from my daily life. I don't know.
Maybe I just need to practice making socks.


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PROCOL HARUM SPECIALBy Angelo on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 7:58pm
Tune in on Saturday morning, July 12th at 9 am for "Beyond the Pale – The Music of Procol Harum". The show will feature a brand new interview with Gary Brooker of Procol Harum as he spoke recently with WUSB's Bob Duffy. And be sure to listen for your chance to win tickets to see Procol Harum live in concert at The Space at Westbury on Saturday night. That's "Beyond the Pale – The Music of Procol Harum", Saturday July 12th starting at 9 am at 90.1 FM and www.wusb.fm".
WUSB 21st Annual Reggae Marathon
Summer's here and the time is right, for three straight days of reggae music on WUSB! The Reggae Marathon will feature The No Sound Test crew, DJ Lister, DJ Tony Stir and a whole slew of guests and special hosts as they play for you everything and anything Reggae for 3 whole days. This year's Reggae Marathon will be celebrating its 20th anniversary so there will be tons of surprise guests and performances.
Tune in Thursday July 3rd at 10pm to "No Sound Test" for the start of the marathon and stay put (or dance your ass off) until Sunday July 6th 11:59PM.
ZAPPATHON RETURNS TO WUSB...SUNDAY JULY 13By Angelo on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 7:40am
WUSB-FM's Annual Tribute to Frank Zappa, hosted by John Tabacco and Mr. Edison, returns this summer! On Sunday, July 13 from 12:00 PM to 11:59 PM, join us for 12+ hours of Frank Zappa's music, including rare outtakes and live performances. The Zappathon is one of the biggest radio tributes to Frank Zappa in the entire globe. Let us know you're tuning by leaving an RSVP on the Zappathon Facebook Page. And help keep the Zappathon alive by making a listener contribution, so we can sustain amazing programming like this!
WUSB JOINS SPARKBOOM KICK OFF EVENTBy Angelo on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 7:32am
Join WUSB at Sparkboom's Kickoff event on Saturday, June 21st from 7-10 PM at the Walt Whitman Birthplace. We'll be there with bells on and a collection box for new and old local music! Bring down your cds, bandcamp site, download codes, vinyl pressings, cassettes, etc. Come out and support local music, art & spoken word
WUSB Benefit - Strong Island Derby Revolution, June 7.By Angelo on Fri, 05/23/2014 - 4:52pm
Thank you Strong Island Derby Revolution! On June 7, Strong Island Derby will be putting on an exhibition bout to benefit WUSB Stony Brook Radio's transmitter repair fund for their 3rd Annual DerbyTaunt Charity Brawl! The theme of the night is "Track to the Future" and will feature the 1950s team against the 1980s team. It will be a fun night for sure! Be sure to purchase your tickets today!
2014 Spring Commencement Broadcast on WUSB, Friday, May 23, 11:00 am.By Angelo on Thu, 05/22/2014 - 10:21am
WUSB will be broadcasting the spring commencement ceremony Friday, May 23, from Lavalle Satadium LIVE between 11:00 am - 1:00 PM. Congratulations to the Class of 2014! We also want to give a special shout out to our WUSB seniors graduating on Friday.
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Come on down on Sunday afternoon June 8th to 89 North Music Venue in Patchogue and treat yourself to a great time listening to great music and supporting Long Island's noncommercial alternative radio station WUSB 90.1fm Stony Brook. www.wusb.fm. You will also be able to meet a lot of your favorite WUSB personalities. There will be raffles , 50/50 and door prizes. All the proceeds go directly to the ongoing operations of the radio station. Thank you for Supporting WUSB in its 37th year of FM broadcasting.
WUSB at Log Jam 5By Angelo on Thu, 05/22/2014 - 8:57am
Join us this Saturday for Log Jam 5 at Blue Point Brewery in Patchouge, NY. It is a free event featuring live music and activities all day starting at 1:00 PM. We are excited to be present and hope to see you down there!
Vinyl Sale Thursday May 8 - Stony Brook Union BldgBy Angelo on Wed, 05/07/2014 - 7:42pm
Join us at the Port Jeff Maritime Festival This Weekend!By Angelo on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 10:39am
We are excited to participate in the celebration of Port Jefferson's vast maritime heritage at the Port Jeff Maritime Festival on May 3 and May 4! WUSB staff and DJs will be with the Port Jeff Arts Council Music tent and provide live call-in updates throughout the festival. You'll get a chance to meet your favorite DJs, receive some WUSB swag and watch boats! Festivities start at 11:00 AM, hope to see you there!


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The History Department of Georgetown College consists of six faculty members with specialization in areas of European and American history. The department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree.
As a core area of the liberal arts, the discipline of history develops students' analytical skills as well as their knowledge of the events of the past. The department emphasizes diversity of peoples and cultures and helps students understand the relationships between many areas of study. In each course, students examine a significant body of historical material, analyze its validity and credibility, its causes and effects, its historical importance, and communicate their conclusions effectively.
Students in recent years have been very successful in competition for Fulbright fellowships, admission to law schools, and in acquiring teaching or research assistantships in graduate programs. Upperclass students enjoy internships at the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Archives and Records Center, Liberty Hall (Frankfort), and the Henry Clay Estate.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
A classic white kitchen...
19 comments:
- white life© said...
Looks fantastic - absolutely my taste!!! ;)
- April 12, 2011 at 8:35 PM
- Tonia of Chic Modern Vintage said...
Always in style. Classic white.
- April 12, 2011 at 9:26 PM
- Sunday Taylor said...
I love this kitchen, absolutely beautiful. The dark floor is such a great contrast to the white. This one is a winner.
- April 12, 2011 at 11:11 PM
- Meghan @ My Wishful Thinking said...
Serious swoonage! I am loving the contrast between the stark white cabinets and the warm dark floors! Also, how AMAZING is that orange blind?
- April 12, 2011 at 11:17 PM
- meenal @ maison marigold said...
gorgeous..absolutely love those lanterns! thanks for sharing, amanda..xx meenal
- April 12, 2011 at 11:29 PM
- avant garde design said...
definitely the heart of the home with a kitchen like that! oh my, super fresh, inviting, and amazing ;)
- April 13, 2011 at 12:55 AM
- design elements said...
my taste too - white kitchen, wooden floor - timeless style! many hugs to you, Amanda
- April 13, 2011 at 2:32 AM
- Exquisite Accessories said...
Oh I so cannot wait to move into my new home with its white kitchen hope I can get the finished touches to look as good as those I ill be a happy bunny!! :)
- April 13, 2011 at 2:33 AM
- red ticking said...
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- First House on the Right said...
Beautiful and classic. Nicolex
- April 13, 2011 at 7:54 AM
- Letitia Linke - The White Shed said...
Absolutley divine! Letitia
- April 13, 2011 at 8:22 AM
White kitchens always look so fresh, clean and just right.
- April 13, 2011 at 7:30 PM
- Sarah at Finishing Touch Interiors said...
Stunning kitchen i love the marble its beautiful. Its a fresh & bright look thats timeless & classic, I design kitchens all the time & white is hugely popular for these reasons. love your blog im your new follower
- April 14, 2011 at 3:32 AM
- {Bellamere Cottage} said...
Beautiful.... I am just itching to have white marble countertops.... Wish these were mine!
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- April 17, 2011 at 5:00 AM
- Big Bean Bag Shop said...
Nothing like a chic white kitchen. These are all really stunning. Great Blog! Keep up the good work.
- May 18, 2011 at 4:12 AM
- White Bedroom Furniture said...
I agree, there is definitely something special about a white kitchen. Just looks so clean yet cost and inviting.
- June 13, 2011 at 8:33 PM
- mydeco said...
The lanterns are definitely a focal point of the room, white kitchens always look birght and crisp, I like these pics.
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- Kerina Nesha Foster Murray said...
It looks breathable and comfortable full of peace and clean not over done absolutely fantastic my style
- July 20, 2011 at 6:24 PM
- Nanette Davis said...
I love this kitchen. All the white looks so fresh and clean. I love the contrast of the dark wood floor and chairs.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Follow Friday & TGIF (14)
39 comments:
- Katie said...
The only thing I like about coffee is the smell! But I'm glad you like it!
- July 28, 2011 at 8:16 PM
- TheJennaGirl said...
I love that you picked a slogan that also conveniently matches your blog theme. I'm a big fan of matching haha.
New Follower via Follow Friday!
-Jenna @ the book element
- July 28, 2011 at 8:34 PM
- Daniel A Kaine said...
Happy FF from a new follower. Nice choice. I love coffee, but unfortunately I drank way too much of it once and now it makes me sick. Oh well, I can still drink tea.
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- July 28, 2011 at 8:51 PM
- Kylie1403 said...
Thats me but with chocolate :D
- Kylie
- July 28, 2011 at 8:58 PM
- Tara @ Shhh... Not While I'm Reading said...
LoL. Love the t-shirt!
Come on over and check mine out!
Happy reading!
- July 28, 2011 at 8:59 PM
- Andra said...
Not going to lie, In college, my roommate knew that if she didn't want to hear me swearing like a sailor when she got up for her 8 am, she had to make me Coffee and then wave it under my nose when I started my stream of foul language ahaha
- July 28, 2011 at 9:14 PM
- Sonny said...
Cute. I used to be like that without coffee. I had to kick the stuff!
Here is my FF:
Happy Friday :}
- July 28, 2011 at 9:24 PM
- Alison Can Read said...
Hopping through. At first I thought that lion was Simba ;-).
The coffee t-shirt is very appropriate given your blog name.
My Hop
- July 28, 2011 at 9:24 PM
- lonewolf said...
Never really liked coffee or understood how people can't function without it...but hey, I can't go a day without m&m's it seems
Hopping through and happy friday
- July 28, 2011 at 9:27 PM
- Sharon said...
Hi & Happy Friday!
Love your t-shirt pick :)
My FF, http://obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com
Have a nice weekend.
- July 28, 2011 at 10:12 PM
- Alexis @ Reflections of a Bookaholic said...
I'm definitely more alert with coffee but I don't drink it often because I already have enough sleep problems as it is.
- July 28, 2011 at 11:39 PM
- Darcus said...
Oh gosh, I love coffee. Now you've got me wanting a cup! And my husband and I are currently staying with people that do not even own a coffee pot!
New follower. Love your blog. :)
- July 29, 2011 at 12:32 AM
- AngelicNytmare said...
I don't drink coffee much (unless it's the starbucks vanilla you can get at a store) The peole at work say I should because it would wake me up. LOL. I'm always sleepy when I go to work.
- July 29, 2011 at 12:33 AM
- KTJ said...
Hi, old follower here!
Great T-shirt pick, I love it!
and I love your character choice, its a good one, Kate Daniels rocks!
my FF can be found: http://nomaliciousreads.blogspot.com
- July 29, 2011 at 12:48 AM
- Ange said...
I LOVE COFFEE but have yet to be addicted. Great t-shirt. Happy Friday and hope you have a great weekend!
Ange @ the Moonlight Reader
My FF: http://ange-moonlightreader.blogspot.com/2011/07/follow-friday-12.html
- July 29, 2011 at 3:51 AM
- Izzy G. said...
Hi, I'm stopping by on the Follow train! Luckily, I'm not quite as reliant on coffee but I know many who need a cup or two to make it through the morning :)
Izzy @ My Words Ate Me
- July 29, 2011 at 4:54 AM
- Amy said...
Hi there, new follower here! I love that shirt slogan - and your blog! :)
Here's mine:
- July 29, 2011 at 5:02 AM
- Shandy Jo said...
Oh I should've had this one. Great pick. I also like Instant Human just add Coffee.
- July 29, 2011 at 8:09 AM
- Rebecca said...
Love the shirt and I am a BIG Kate Daniels fan.
- July 29, 2011 at 8:10 AM
- tweezle said...
I love my coffee and need that shirt :)
Thanks for stopping by.
Loving FMF... New follower here.
tweezle @ Just One More Paragraph
- July 29, 2011 at 8:24 AM
- Peggy said...
Stopping by from Pawing Through Books. Returning the favor and am following you as well! Love the shirt!
- July 29, 2011 at 8:34 AM
- Tracy Smith said...
I love my coffee too so can totally relate! I am a new follower as countrysunset40. Come on over to visit when you get the chance.
- July 29, 2011 at 8:41 AM
- Kathy said...
I can think of a whole lot of people that would be able to use that shirt.
- July 29, 2011 at 8:45 AM
- Heather (love-laugh-read) said...
Hi, thanks for stopping by my blog, I lovee the design of yours :) I cannot stand coffee at all though, I think it tastes vile :P
Happy Friday
- July 29, 2011 at 11:09 AM
- Sidne,the BCR said...
not a coffee drinker at all. more of a hot cocoa lady. i think i can definitely enjoy the character you chose.
here's mine: http://sidnebkclubreviewz.blogspot.com
- July 29, 2011 at 11:12 AM
- Anne Bennett said...
Ha-ha! Your T-shirt is very funny. In fact I think I'll go get some coffee right now.
Old follower.
- July 29, 2011 at 11:37 AM
- Anna said...
Great answer, please check mine out: PS I'm your new follower!
- July 29, 2011 at 12:09 PM
- RhiannonPaille said...
It seems we all want to be tougher characters. I went with Buttercup from The Princess Bride for something different ;)
- July 29, 2011 at 1:46 PM
- E.J. Stevens said...
Happy Friday! :)
Paranormal Author E.J. Stevens
From the Shadows
- July 29, 2011 at 2:44 PM
- Patricia Lynne said...
I have never been a coffee drinker. It's always been tea for me. But, like you, I don't always function well until I have some form of caffeine. Mine's just mt dew.
- July 29, 2011 at 3:35 PM
hee-hee-hee. You totally remind me of my roomate. Except he is one of those people that drinks coffee morning, noon, and night. I have to get that shirt for him. It's too funny.
Thanks for the follow! Following you back :)
♥ Trish
Just a YA Girl
- July 29, 2011 at 6:04 PM
- Jessica (Peace Love Books) said...
Haha, I love your answer!! Thanks for stopping by my blog :) I don't drink coffee, but I do need my Diet Coke every day to keep going! Nice pick :)
-Jessica (Peace Love Books)
new follower!
- July 29, 2011 at 6:10 PM
- Christy @TheReaderBee said...
LOL! Great shirt! I'm not a coffee drinker myself, but I know people that can totally not function without their coffee. :)
- July 29, 2011 at 9:12 PM
- The Fiction Fairy said...
I can relate, I think I keep starbucks in business! I always tell people... don't judge me before I have my coffee!*NEW FOLLOWER*
- July 29, 2011 at 9:14 PM
- Grace Fonseca said...
Love the shirt. I feel the same way sometimes. Old follower saying hello.
- July 30, 2011 at 5:52 AM
- Rubita said...
I love Kate Daniels, and I love Curran, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to actually be her. She's got things pretty tough, what with her dad wanting to kill her and being seriously injured in nearly every book. Not to mention all the dying that happens around her, and the harm that comes to those that know her.
- July 30, 2011 at 11:33 AM
- aparajita said...
Nice one....that slogan definitely works
Check out mine over here http://le-grande-codex.blogspot.com/2011/08/follow-friday.html
Aparajita @Le' Grande Codex
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What changes to intellectual property laws would help entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship?
Note that the question is not what changes to the law would help inventors or innovators or artists or authors. The question is economic development. And the question is economic development at the local or regional level, rather than at the national level. Among other reasons, that's why I put the question out on this blog, rather than elsewhere.
Here are two possible examples:
One -- Change the law on non-competes. Pennsylvania law, like the law in most states, enforces non-competition agreements. "Non-competes" are contracts that companies sometimes require that their employees sign. The provision reads: If the employee leaves the company, he/she cannot go to work for a competitor for some specified period of time. PA law says that non-competes are valid so long as they are "reasonable" - they can last only for a reasonable length of time, and cover competitors in a reasonable geographic area, and limit their scope reasonably to employment in the employee's field.
What if non-competes were invalid? This is how California law works. Non-competes in CA are never enforced, except in connection with a sale of a business. Trade secret law is in full force, so an employee who goes to work for a competitor is free to do so but will be strung up by his/her thumbs if trade secrets go to the competitor as well. There is a fair amount of evidence that (i) California labor markets, particularly markets for technical and executive expertise, are more lively as a result, and (ii) the entrepreneurial marketplace is livelier to.
Two -- Change part of the law on mandatory assignment of inventions. Currently, the federal Bayh-Dole statute permits university researchers to patent inventions developed with federal research dollars. The theory is that the university community is more likely to be effective at commercializing the research than the federal government would be. In practice, virtually all research universities (like virtually all private industrial enterprises) require that faculty assign rights in their inventions to the university, in exchange for a share of any eventual royalties. Universities' tech transfer offices take over to try to commercialize the inventions. Yet universities are terrible at this. Just about all tech transfer offices are treated as profit centers by their universities (which is a bad idea), and just about all tech transfer offices just about break even annually. Entrepreneurially-minded faculty complain that tech transfer offices are obstacles to success, and private investors and entrepreneurs who would like to know more about university research find themselves stymied by tech transfer bureaucracies.
What if the law were changed to prohibit mandatory assignment of patentable inventions funded by federal research money? University faculty without the entrepreneurial spirit would still be free voluntarily to assign their inventions, but others would be free to keep their inventions and work directly with the private entrepreneurial community. Unlike the non-compete example, there is no evidence from some other jurisdiction that shows how a different system might work better. The current tech transfer system is clearly broken, however. There must be some way to do better.
These are thought experiments, not conclusions or even proposals. Thoughts?
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- Anonymous said... 10/02/2007 9:57 AM
The paper essentially says that you need to get technological innovations to entrepreneurs, rather then public or non-profit agencies.
"Commercializing University Innovations: A Better Way", April 2007 also makes the point that TTOs are more gatekeepers than facilators.
- Mike Madison said... 10/02/2007 10:08 AM
That's a useful link. Thanks.
The question that I'm thinking about is whether there are changes specifically to the legal system that are likely to make an entrepreneurial economy more productive.
Note that both of my hypotheticals are really employment law changes, not IP law changes!
- Jefferson Provost said... 10/02/2007 10:27 AM
Bayh-Dole is a great example of how the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Why not just repeal it, and put the government funded inventions back in the public domain. University professors generally don't need the promise of exclusive development and marketing rights as an incentive to invent things. Hundreds or even thousands of inventions in fields like computer science, are freely published every year, sans patents.
From an economic development standpoint, once a good idea exists, it's probably better policy to allow many companies to try to develop it than just one. The inventor who wishes to commmercialize his own ideas will still have the competitive advantage of his or her own expertise in the area.
Anyway, doesn't most of the economic activity around any particlar patented idea occur after it goes off-patent? Why not just skip that silly monopoly phase completely?
- Jefferson Provost said... 10/02/2007 11:17 PM
Section 4.2.2 of the paper linked above suggests that giving university researchers more control over their inventions may not actually help much. I think it's a great characterization of the attitute of many on university science faculty toward entrepreneurship, and worth quoting at length:
The researchers quite clearly indicated that they are researchers not entrepreneurs, and that this choice appeared as much a lifestyle choice as that to become an entrepreneur. Many of the researchers expressed genuine frustration over the fact that somebody somewhere [government] seems to think they [the researchers] would have time to draft business plans
and go to cluster meetings. There simply is no time left over to even consider starting a firm. All time is consumed by teaching and research and if they had more time it would be used for research.
One former vice rector complained that representatives from regional development centres, science parks, and other government bodies meet with deans and rectors of universities. "But, that is not where the ideas are. They are with the researchers within the departments, but these guys never meet".... It appeared as if professors and researchers deliberately stayed back from involvement in commercialization. The professors did not want to interact with the science park representatives because that would be time away from more important research. "We have tried to stay away as much as possible from their meetings, and we want it to be that way". When asked what to do if one had a good idea that potentially could lead to a start-up company, a professor replied: "If you have a good idea, you go behind a corner and wait until it blows over, and then you go back to research".
A strong conviction among researchers was that universities conduct research and do not start businesses. Those researchers, who want to start a firm, are welcome to do so, but then they are no longer part of the research community. The shared understanding among the researchers was that one cannot be a good researcher and a good entrepreneur. It is either or, but never both.
- Mike Madison said... 10/03/2007 8:49 AM
I read that long quotation as consistent with my hypothetical proposal. Vest both ownership and control of commercializable research in individual faculty, rather than requiring disclosure to the university and assignment of any patentable material. If the faculty member wants to remain in classic research mode, having control means that's a viable option. For the faculty member who either wants to be an entrepreneur or wants to transfer ideas directly into an entrepreneurial community, having control opens a direct door to that option. Talk to VCs; they'd much rather talk directly to the researcher than talk to a tech transfer office.
- Anonymous said... 10/03/2007 11:29 AM
For what it's worth, our own single-data-point experience at Vivisimo was that Carnegie Mellon did not hinder our desire to leave the university and start our own firm, way back in 2000. But I've heard plenty of horror stories from other entrepreneurs at diverse universities. Whatever the tech transfer policy is, it should be transparent, public, and fair, to avoid suspicion on the part of the inventor that their case will involve ad-hoc negotiation at which the inventor may not be experienced or skilled.
Raul Valdes-Perez
- Anonymous said... 10/04/2007 9:27 AM
I don't know much about legal issues, so perhaps I shouldn't post, but I think one of the ideas here is the degree to which the legal recognition of an idea as property is a good one from an economic development standpoint. Jane Jacobs felt that upstate New York was a bad place from an entrepreneurial point of view, not because of the dearth of ideas (think Kodak, Xerox, IBM, Cornell, etc.) but because of the aggressiveness in how tightly property rights were held. From the research on Bayh-Dole, it sounds like granting universities a stake in the properties developed by their researchers, rather than stimulating the universities to act as entrepreneurs and aggressively seek out ways to exploit those ideas, instead resulted in the universities acting, well, like universities "managing" assets in a competent and predictable way.
West Virginia is looking at legislation that would exclude from taxes any business income derived from a patent or copyright created in West Virginia. The idea is that the property will be worth more in the state than outside of it, which may or may not influence the location decisions of some firms and entrepreneurs. But it seems unlikely, in and of itself, to have much of a spillover effect on the remainder of the economy.
I wonder how much of an effect the legal structure has on the commercializing innovation? The multi-state upper Appalachian region, stretching from Kentucky/West Virginia through upstate New York and non-coastal New England, seems to be struggling to compete on innovation. Is the legal framework in all of these states similar, and is their legal framework substantively different from others areas that are economically stronger?
The traditional view has always been that the lack of entrepreneurial activity in Western Pa. has been an issue of habit (there has not been an entrepreneurial tradition) or infrastructure (the institutions that support entrepreneurial behavior are simply not present). But I wonder if the blessing of past wealth has given the region a very conservative view of property assets, and that competence involves prudent management rather than innovative exploitation? If the asset is the exploitation, rather than the idea, it seems like that would promote more economic activity and spillover effects, given the right players.
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