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Decibel: Unified Communication Interface
Decibel is implemented in a desktop wide server process, offering services via DBus. This daemon process is desktop agnostic and uses desktop dependent components (e.g. GUIs) to integrate into the users preferred desktop environment. Components are configured to be started in response to communication events. This saves resources and allows for users work with those components that work best for them.
Decibel uses telepathy compatible protocol implementations to connect to realtime communication servers. By using this open source standard, Decibel supports a wide range of communication protocols.
Decibel software stack
The Decibel software stack
Services offered
The Decibel daemon offers the following services:
These services dramatically reduce the complexity and effort required to integrate realtime communication into applications, enableing even "normal" desktop applications to offer realtime communication based services to their users. We hope that this ease of use will make application developers think about new uses of these communication methods, enableing users to interact with each other within the application they are currently working in.


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Burley Nomad
Everywhere you pedal, Burley's Nomad is your ideal tag-along. Its simple-to-use hitch and two-wheel design offer reliability on and off the road without compromising bike handling. And, with a generous 100-pound hauling capacity, this sub-15-pound cargo trailer totes tons of gear. Tent. Hibachi. Cooler? Now there's no excuse to leave anything home!
• Two-wheel design keeps the trailer upright and stable
• Large carrying capacity with collapsible inside space divider
• Three large mesh pockets for small items
• 6 interior clips to tie down gear
• Quickly disassembles and is compact for transport and storage
• Forged aluminum hitch
• 16" spoked aluminum wheels
• Trailer with cover
• Tow arm and hitch for bicycle use
• Safety flag
• Users manual
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- Sturdy (4)
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- Easy to Configure and Adjust (2)
- Comfortable Ride (2)
- Waterproof cover
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- Street Riding (2)
- Light Trails
- Self Contained Touring
- Training
- Grocery runs
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Purchased nomad in 2004 used at Bike the Drive Chicago 2005. Had lots of rides. 2018 nomad appears to b sturdier design. Gonna have fun.
I bought an older version back in 2014 and it was one of the best bike decisions I've ever made! I have not tried other trailers, but chose this one for the two-wheeled design and overall good reviews. The Nomad is also sufficiently spacious and has a flexible configuration (remove the cover or sides, let stuff hang off the back or sides, etc) so I can carry just about anything in it with the help of a few bungie cords. I like the internal pockets for things that I always keep with the trailer (e.g. spare tube, although I have never had a flat on the trailer despite several flats on my bike - knock on wood!). I mostly use it for running errands around town and occasionally taking the cats to the vet, so the two-wheeled design prevents any worries about the trailer tipping over. I also took the trailer bike-camping once when I was riding a semi-soft trail - the trailer and two wheels really helped distribute the weight so I wasn't digging into the mud the whole way. I can see how a one-wheeled design would be better for off-road biking as it can be hard to tell exactly where the wheels will track on this one, but that's not an issue for me. I've carried at least 80 lbs in it occasionally, and regularly >50 lbs, and while getting started or going uphill can be a chore, I don't really notice that I'm pulling a trailer otherwise. Only a couple minor issues with quality in the past 3.5 years: the plastic flag quickly faded to pale yellow so I've tied orange flagging tape to it to improve visibility. The cover has also faded a bit but is still visible, and I'm glad to see Burley offers replacement covers because that'll probably be the first thing to wear out (they have also changed the design/material of the cover since then). Still seems to be waterproof. I also had an issue with the wheels falling off initially - you will definitely want to check and adjust the tension in the axles on a regular basis. Bit tricky to get it tight enough for the wheel to stay on, but not so tight that you can't get the wheel on in the first place (I'm not sure if Burley has changed the axle design in the past few years). Overall, a great product and I expect it to last many more years with perhaps a replacement part or two - if it ever dies completely, I'm sure I'll replace it with another Nomad.
I received the Burley as a gift and LOVE it! I have been automobile-free and it's been essential for extra groceries, potlucks, and larger items.
I bought the trailer 'as is', returned to the retailer after it suffered a seam rip in an apparently very early use by the original purchaser--the trailer appears brand new otherwise. Since it is so new and otherwise well cared for, I surmise this is probably a factory defect (hopefully not a recurrent design defect), and the original purchaser could have gotten this replaced under warranty (butI couldn't). I don't know what caused the rip, can't argue with Burley about warranty issues (as I technically am not the original purchaser), but I am concerned about the quality of the stitching; we will see--I repaired it, the trailer seems light and the design seems good otherwise. I look forward to using it (just hope the seams hold).
I purchased this trailer for bicycle touring. I had the choice of buying a new touring-specific bike or buying a trailer to tow behind my existing bike. I really like the feel of my current road bike for long rides and didn't want to spend the money on a new bike or take the chance of a bike I don't like as much. So, I read a lot of reviews and decided the Nomad fit the bill best. I took my new Nomad for a test ride last Saturday. I connected it to my Bianchi Intenso road bike, loaded it with 40 pound of weight, and pulled it about 45 miles on a relatively level paved trail. I was surprised how easy it was to pull. There was a touch of tugging when I crossed wooden planks on the trail, but the ride was really very comfortable. I've not taken it camping yet, but there is obviously plenty of room for anything I would want to take. I've seen other comments with concerns that the cloth bottom isn't strong enough to hold loads, but I found it to be plenty strong. My test load was a sandbag-filled exercise vest, so the weight was concentrated, and the trailer showed no signs of sagging. The wheel axle also spans under the floor, so that adds additional support. The trailer folds down, with the wheels and tow bar fitting inside, and the whole thing fits easily in the trunk of my Toyota Corolla, along with a folding bike rack, tool box and several other items.
I have this attached to my Trek 7.5. Only time my Nomad comes off ? If I need my Burley flatbed for hauling. Love Love & more love both trailers
I needed to try something in addition to the panniers on my e-bike, so I heard about trailers, and specifically the Nomad, through a member of the on-line e-bike group to which I belong. I researched it on-line via videos and reviews. I thought it would work out well for my short to medium range bike touring. I ordered one last spring and have enjoyed it very much since. With two, 100+ mile tours and four 40 mile trips so far, I am pleased with my purchase. I also use the Nomad to pick up 30 pound bags of dog food for my husky mix companion, and for other shopping loads, too. This is an excellent method for hauling and camping. I'm a happy camper.
I got this about a month and half ago. I did a lot of internet research and finally decided on this one because I have the kid trailer and didn't want to have to switch hitches. At first I wasn't happy about the cloth bottom and still would prefer a solid bottom. I wanted it for a 5 gallon water bottle plus groceries. I put a baking rack in the bottom to distribute the water weight. The first time I used it I shopped with abandon - not avoiding getting stuff that I didn't think would fit. No problem - I fit A LOT of groceries AND a 5 gallon bottle of water in it. By a lot I mean probably 4 bags and 2 gallon milk jugs. Then I went to the pizza place and thought I was nuts, but I was able to bungee cord the pizza on top. Now I love it and use it a lot. It tracks well too. My granddaughter loves riding in it too! (I walk my bike only in parks with her in it.) Only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that I still wish it had a solid bottom feature though.
The nomad offers an abundance of space for the biker looking to do some back country camping. Its size easily accommodates a five gallon bucket to keep belongings and/or food dry while acting as a sealed container to hang food at night. The accessory rack is great for tying down objects or drying wet clothing while riding. I took this on a week long trip from Washington D.C. to Pittsburg. Cons: The rear corners of the frame aren't smooth and wear holes in the floor. There needs some extra padding on the inside. (I'm going to try bicycle inner tubes). The front of the the floor gets a bit pinched by the mounts that hold the tow bar. This has caused the stitching to stretch from riding around with a full cart. Currently, I have mounted an old seat post rack on the inside to alleviate some of the pressure on the floor of the forward compartment. Water has a tendency to collect in the front compartment also (Only what was in my 5-gallon bucket stayed dry). I was thinking of sewing in some type of drain plug. Pros: The sides are lined with mesh compartments, great for quick access items and the little things. The width and length of the cart is perfect to fit a crazy creek style camp chair (never leave home without it). Once you figure out the best weight balance the cart glides along behind the bike though hills will remind you that it is there. Having the weight off your bike adds to stability while riding and mounting/dismounting, in my opinion. The stock tires are nice also. I have rode the cart over 600 miles and have not had a flat (knock on wood). You can fit everything you need for a week long camping trip in the cart (If you pack as though you are going on a backpacking trip). As stated before, the five gallon bucket is great for storing food and any electronics. Conclusion: I really like the Nomad cart. It is a great alternative to panniers and bags. It cruised behind me on the C&O Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage with little extra effort. It allows you to carry larger items than could fit into bags (camp chair). Next I'm thinking of using it to ride around Ohio, following the Buckeye trail when possible.
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The City of Ember
The lights of Ember, powered by a generator in pipeworks, are starting to flicker. These lights provide the only light for the city, which has a dark brown sky. Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow, who are both 12, live in the city of Ember. When Lina gets the dreaded job of pipeworks and Doon draws messenger, the two decide to trade. Little do they know what's about to happen. While completing her messenger duties, Lina starts to find out things about Ember....
The People of Sparks
After fleeing from their doomed underground city, called Ember, Lina and Doon have sent a message for all the other city goers to follow. When they arrive they all set out to find some sort of settlement for them to find shelter. They stumble upon a thriving village called, Sparks. Everything in this village is new to them and they don't know how to do anything, or what anything in the aboveground is called. The village leaders agree to house the E...


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Your account beneficiary designations could be more important than your will
Remember the "pinky swears" - the silly promises you made to your friends back in grade school? What if someone came back to you decades later as an adult and expected you to abide by those promises? It's unlikely they would ever prevail in a court of law. But if you designated someone as a beneficiary to your retirement account or other investment accounts, the law would abide by what you decided back then, no matter how many years ago. And a will, even if it were current and up to date, won't help.
Beneficiaries can skip probate
Beneficiaries specified on an insurance policy or qualified plan account do not need to go through probate - the often lengthy and expensive court process that an estate goes through. In fact, life insurance, annuities, 401(k)s, pensions and IRAs can all be transferred via beneficiary designation and outside of the domain of a will. This can help streamline the process of your beneficiaries receiving an inheritance should you pass away. It is also why it is critical to keep your beneficiaries on all your accounts up to date.
"Updating beneficiaries is especially important for those who experience life changes in their families such as marriages, deaths, births and divorces."
Keep your money with your loved ones
You don't want to end up like one of the horror stories where the wrong person ends up with your financial legacy because you forgot to update a form. Updating beneficiaries is especially important for those who experience life changes in their families such as marriages, deaths, births and divorces. In general, beneficiaries are not legally required to be notified that they are a beneficiary or if there are changes to their status as a beneficiary.
Updating your VALIC accounts just got easier
The Beneficiary Designation section of VALIC.com recently received an upgrade to help streamline the designation process. The main change - a "Designee Profile" page - captures your beneficiary information and stores it on VALIC.com. This means you can select your designees from a drop-down menu instead of having to retype your personal information for each plan or account you have with VALIC. This upgrade is intended to enhance your online retirement planning experience as well as encourage you to protect your assets by designating a beneficiary through the simplified process.
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Sacramento State Application Essay
What is the California State University System?
The CSU is the country's largest four-year university system with 23 campuses located throughout the state of California. The campuses offer excellent educational opportunities at affordable costs. Please see Explore the System for more information.
Where do I obtain information about admissions?
Please visit CSUMentor, a comprehensive guide to the California State University's 23 campuses. Also visit the Students section of our website and the Student Academic Support section for more information.
Where can I get information about admission status?
The status for admission into particular programs may be found in the Application Status Report. The best way to find out the most current information, however, is to contact the admissions office at a specific campus.
Must I submit an essay with my admissions application?
An essay is not a requirement for admission to the California State University system. However, it may be an option at campuses that are defined as impacted or in majors that are impacted. Consult the campus admission office to which you are applying to verify whether your major is impacted and to find out whether or not an essay is required. Campuses may be located on our campus map.
I want to apply for admission to different CSU campuses. Can I submit a single application to cover multiple campuses?
You must submit an individual application for each campus for which you wish to apply. Current application fee is $55 per application. Dates for submission of applications are listed on CSU's monthly application status report.
Where can I find calendar information about a campus such as term beginning and ending dates, registration dates, and when final examinations are scheduled?
Please contact individual campuses for additional information.
Can I apply for admission via the Internet?
Prospective students should visit the CSUMentor website at CSUMentor. It provides a user-friendly process for selecting a CSU campus, planning to meet CSU entrance and academic requirements, applying for admissions and financial aid, understanding financial aid eligibility and opportunities, establishing an electronic communications link between the student and CSU campuses.
Are programs available for distance learning?
CSU campuses support a variety of technology-delivered courses and programs. Some technology delivered programs require campus attendance or are subject to campus residency provisions. Other technology-delivered programs may be completed in a remote setting. Registrants are encouraged to check with their academic advisor or campus Extended/Continuing Education Office for details. Also see CalstateTEACH.
Where can I find information about faculty work schedules?
Please contact the Human Resources department or by telephone at (562) 951-4400.
How can I locate a particular student, staff, or faculty member of the CSU?
While this website does not have a systemwide directory available, each campus has a personnel locator available that can assist you. Please see the Campus Locators page.
Can I use the CSU Logo for a project I'm working on?
The CSU has a strict policy regarding the use of its logos and trademarks. The policy of the CSU Board of Trustees of the CSU is that the seal, logos and images used on the CSU website may not be used by persons and organizations other than the CSU. If you have any questions contact Marketing Communications for the Chancellor's Office at (562) 951-4670 or by e-mail
The only official marks of the CSU are the CSU Seal (black or blue on a white background or white on a dark blue background) and the words "The California State University." Use of any other representations such as the block letters "CSU" with the horizontal bar across the top of the letters is not permitted.
I'm not certain if I've reached the correct California higher education system. Can you help me?
We are the California State University (CSU), a public state university system with an emphasis on teaching and teacher and workforce preparation. All of our campuses, except for the California State University Maritime Academy, have the "State University" identification their name, such as San Diego State University and California State University Sacramento.
The University of California (UC) is also a public state university system with an emphasis on research. All UC campuses can be identified through the "University of California" identification in their name, such as the University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley).
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The OCZ Vertex Series of Solid-State Drives (SSDs) has been without a doubt one of the most successful SSDs released by any manufacturer. When we reviewed the original Vertex 120GB drive in April 2009 we found it to be an amazing SSD that was one of the first on the market that had the ability to do garbage collection and TRIM. It was truly a drive that was better than much of the competition and even today it is a solid performing drive thanks to the Indilinx Barefoot controller. OCZ has been busy working on their next generation SSD products, and rather than using last year's Indilinx Barefoot controller they found a new controller series that they liked from an upcoming SSD controller company called SandForce. OCZ has been testing the SandForce SF-1200 and SF-1500 controllers for months internally and during CES they made the formal announcement that OCZ would be bringing out the Vertex 2 series of SSDs using these two new controllers. OCZ has since used the SF-1500 controller on the OCZ Vertex Limited Edition and the SD-1200 controller on the OCZ Vertex 2. The SandForce SF-1200 is said to have nearly the same performance level as the SF-1500 at a fraction of the cost thanks to improved firmware, so we can't wait to benchmark the Vertex 2 SSD and see what it has!
The Vertex 2 will be available in 50GB (OCZSSD2-2VTX50G), 100GB (OCZSSD2-2VTX100G) and 200GB (OCZSSD2-2VTX200G) drive capacities with the 50GB model having a cost of $199.00, the 100GB at $409.99 and the 200GB model being sold for $749.99. Clearly, these are not inexpensive drives! They do happen to be price competitive with other SandForce SF-1200 series drives, though.
Inside the retail bundle we found that OCZ has included a 3.5″ desktop adapter bracket with the Vertex 2 SSD. This is a nice touch as most of the cases that have been sold in recent years were not designed to store 2.5″ SSDs, so you have to have a way to secure them. Notebook users will have no need for this, but it is nice that companies are including these adapters.
The drive that we are reviewing today is the OCZ Vertex 2 100GB model with part number OCZSSD2-2VTX100G. It features a matte black finish and a sticker that clearly shows what the drive is. You can't really dress an SSD up to make it look better, but for most of us appearance doesn't matter as it will be locked into a laptop or drive bay in your chassis and not be seen for years if all goes as planned.
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|Indilinx Barefoot
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|SandForce SF-1200
The Vertex 2, with the latest revision of its firmware, has been rated with transfer rates at up to 285MB/s read and 275MB/s write with up to an impressive 50,000 IOPS. If you compare these speed ratings to the original Vertex 120GB drive you can see that the Vertex 2 has the slight edge on read speeds, but nearly a 100MB/s lead on write speeds. Many of the advancements in SSDs over the past year have been on write speeds and, of course, improved 4K file size performance.
Vertex 2 Maximum Performance
The OCZ Vertex 2 has native TRIM support and measures in at just 99.8 x 69.63 x 9.3mm in size. For a drive that weighs in at 77g it is amazing to think that it has a shock tolerance of up to 1500G and only consumes 2W of power during operation and just 0.5W in standby mode. Flipping the OCZ Vertex 2 100GB SSD over gives you get a
better look at the back of the drive. Notice that it has threaded
mounting holes on both the bottom and sides to fit in various cases and
Here is a better look at the SATA II header and the SATA power connector on the Vertex 2. Notice that this drive doesn't need a jumper for firmware flashing. The SATA 2 storage
interface is backwards-compatible with SATA 1. For maximum performance, OCZ recommends installing Vertex 2 series SSDs on a SATA 2 controller and
enabling 'AHCI' mode in the BIOS. This drive does not support SATA 6Gbps, which is a bit of a bummer, but the factory ratings are very impressive and this drive should scream in the benchmarks. The OCZ Vertex 2 features a 3-year warranty in case the drive should ever fail.
Let's take a look the new controller and then we will crack open the drive to give you a look inside so you can see what makes it tick.
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Film Is Dead: Edges Of The Digital Frame (exhibit promo) from Nelson Carvajal on Vimeo.
For the longest time, I've struggled with labeling myself a "filmmaker." Maybe it's a feeling of guilt that I have. The fact of the matter is I've never made a movie on film, on celluloid. Actually, I can't think of a single reason for me to ever shoot on film. It's ridiculously expensive, requires a slew of extra manpower in order to operate those bulky 35mm cameras and then on top of all that, exhibiting a movie through traditional film projection is becoming less of a reality for independent filmmakers. Thus, I always refer to myself as a "digital filmmaker." Yes, I make movies (albeit short films, usually containing appropriated mixed media) but they're all pieces of content that exist because of the streamlined workflow provided by digital production tools. "Filmmaking" is something I do and with as much fervor as any 35mm director has to offer but the big difference is that I am willing to embrace the time I live in. That time is an era where I can say out loud that film is dead. It's dead to me as an artist. Yes, I love the cinema. I love going to movie art houses and listening to reels of films roar from the creaky projection booth. But for me to also say that I want to follow that route of physical creation makes about as much sense as a person going to a museum and saying they want to give the caveman era a crack at it himself or herself.
For the truly independent content creators of today's filmmaking scene, film should be dead in their eyes. It represents a dying medium that is not only less attainable (anybody plan on buying shares of Kodak Film these days?) but represents—in a more culturally relevant sense—a visual rhetoric of yesteryear. In fact, I'm excited about the new frontier of independent filmmaking. A new wave of radical digital filmmaking will push the envelope of the traditional narrative. We're seeing traces of it already; from short films being photographed for the tablet-size canvas to tech pioneers utilizing Transmedia to further involve the audience in the film. It is truly an exciting time to step into the movie arena as an independent content creator.
So, for all these reasons above, I have curated a free video art exhibit called "Film Is Dead: Edges Of The Digital Frame" at the I Am Logan Square Gallery in Chicago, Illinois. For the month of February, people can step into the gallery space and experience underground videos (created by fellow digital filmmaker Amir George and myself) that play in loop across several TV monitors. There are also installation pieces (most notably a funeral setting that puts film in a casket) by designer Lea Palmeno. All in all, the exhibit serves as an opportunity to publicly put film on the cutting board. Yes, it's a radical gesture but a necessary one. If more and more indie filmmakers are shooting digitally, editing digitally and are distributing their films digitally, I just don't see the point of falling under the revered shadow that celluloid has created.
Thus, for my most recent promo web video, I thought I'd try to tie my angst and aspirations together into a non-verbal confession. In this video you can see my hand turn on an old film projector. As the soundtrack plays out, you begin to see snippets of the exhibit: monitors, pedestals, and nameplates. More striking are the unflattering images of the physical filmstrips. They're hanging from walls, with no purpose. They're clumped together on shelves, next to destroyed VHS tapes and empty canisters. And during all this the relentless sounds of film playing in a projector steer the soundtrack. For me, the video speaks to that guilt I mentioned earlier. Yes, I can worry that I didn't make a single short film on celluloid. Yes, I can stride forward to the new digital frontier with arms wide open and full of excitement. But always, in the back of my head, in the space between my earlobes, is that constant hum of the film projector. It reminds me of where my passion spurned from, even if it's no longer the platform that my voice and work will evolve into. Film is dead, but filmmaking is very much alive—and it is constantly reinventing itself.
Nelson Carvajal is an independent digital filmmaker, writer and content creator based out of Chicago, Illinois. His digital short films usually contain appropriated content and have screened at such venues as the London Underground Film Festival. Carvajal runs a blog called FREE CINEMA NOW which boasts the tagline: "Liberating Independent Film And Video From A Prehistoric Value System." To read Matt Zoller Seitz's piece on the death of the film camera, click here.
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Construction of a wind turbine drivetrain testing facility at Clemson University's Restoration Institute will achieve another milestone today, as engineers from Choate Construction pour 1,900 cubic yards of concrete into a pit in order to form the 15 MW test rig foundation.
The building's foundation is almost the equivalent of seven stories deep, and the pit already has approximately 450 tons of reinforcing steel weighing roughly the equivalent of 250 midsize cars, Clemson says, adding that there will be about 3,500 tons of concrete poured into the foundation base. The massive pour will last through the night to take advantage of generally calmer weather conditions and minimize traffic congestion, and is expected to take up to 12 hours.
The operation has taken months of planning and thousands of hours of preparation and field work. Engineers must consider environmental conditions and other factors that could cause an inconsistent flow of concrete. In May 2012, the engineering team from Choate poured the foundation for the smaller test rig. The pour for the 7.5 MW test rig required 750 cubic yards of concrete.
The project involves completely redeveloping an 82,000 square-foot warehouse on the former Navy base. The engineering design was performed by Minneapolis-based AEC Engineering.
In November 2009, Clemson and its partners were awarded a $45 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, which was combined with $53 million of matching funds, to build and operate the large-scale testing facility for next-generation wind turbine drivetrains. When complete later this year, the facility will have the capability for full-scale, highly accelerated testing of advanced drivetrain systems for wind turbines in the 5 MW to 15 MW range.
It also will have 50 Hz and 60 Hz testing capability, which means it can accommodate test specimens destined for anywhere in the world, according to Clemson.


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Scott3 needed a new stationery design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 59 designs submitted by 16 freelance designers.
CHT Solutions (Custom Home Theater Solutions)
Were an online store based in Australia selling Home Theater Cables and Accessories. We care about our customers and provide great customer service and fast efficient service.
Were after a full stationary pack including business cards, letter heads, envolopes and maby a large watermark to use on our invoice's. We're also willing to consider any extra's your willing to design to help win the contest. Feedback will be given daily to head narrow down exactly what were after...
We've included a .png and .eps of our new logo.. The colours of this logo can be tweaked it you think it will improve your overall design, tho we are happy for them to also be left how they are..
We currently sell most of our products throughout Australia but we are in the process of expanding to be a global brand. Our plan once the new corporate website has been designed it to sell worldwide.
Our target audience ranges from tech minded customers to mums and dads who are after cables for there new flat screen tv.
We also want to target installers, contractors and big business.


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Institutional Communications
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UW Helps Lure Company's Tech Center to Wyoming
The following is from a media release issued by
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Gov. Matt Mead announced today (Monday) that Underwriters Laboratories (UL) will open a technology center in Wyoming, initially at the University of Wyoming's Wyoming Technology Business Center.
UL is an independent safety science company with nearly 11,000 employees serving customers in more than 100 countries. It plans to launch new information technology operations in Laramie in June.
"I am pleased UL chose Wyoming for its technology center. We look forward to seeing UL expand its presence in our state," the governor says. "A multinational company like UL diversifies our economy and creates exciting opportunities for the people of Wyoming."
"UL considered several locations across the United States for our new technology center," UL Information Technology Director Mike Nuteson says. "During our search, we were extremely impressed with the quality of talent available in Laramie along with the support and involvement of the local, university and state teams. We will initially employ a small team in Laramie that we plan to expand over time."
An additional benefit of developing a technology center in Laramie is the opportunity for the new team to work with UL's Laramie-based Prospector team. This global plastics information management company (formerly known as IDES) has been in Laramie for almost 30 years and became part of UL in 2012. IDES founder Mike Kmetz started his spin-off company from a research project conducted for IBM by UW.
UL plans to initially house the technology center at the Wyoming Technology Business Center on the UW campus. The company will explore various options, including those offered by the Wyoming Business Council, as it explores a permanent location based on its long-term growth projections.
"This is truly a wonderful opportunity for graduates coming out of the University of Wyoming to stay in Wyoming and work for a great company," says Dan Furphy, CEO and president of the Laramie Chamber Business Alliance.
"Our mission at UL is to promote safe living and working environments, and we envision that this new team can play an important role in helping UL achieve our mission," UL's Mike Nuteson says. "Through initiatives such as providing customers better access to UL's extensive knowledge base and enabling UL's engineers to certify products more efficiently, this new team can help introduce safe products to markets around the world."
Bill Gern is UW's vice president for research and economic development. "Having UL locate its technology center at the Wyoming Technology Business Center is significant for both UW and the Business Center. It says that this center is very flexible and it provides a basis for which established companies can locate in Laramie," Gern says.
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Anthony79421 needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
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We have a current logo that I dont mind. I like the circuit board behind it. It describes what we work with very well. I'm open to logo changes but would like a font that stands out or meshes well with the current or new logo. I was interested the simple bold condensed look of store I saw called "Real Canadian Superstore" when I was overseas a few months ago. An example is attached "Big Bold Font Example" I also like the blue blocks behind it. We are upgrading our shop front so I need something big that stands out with a logo that people can recognise. I'll attach a picture of the front of our shop so you can see what we are trying to make stand out. All parts coloured in yellow we will be trying to make stand out. I am open to any new logo designs or a revamp of the old one but we need the "Supertech Electronics" with the logo . If there's something you think I will like, please show me. We work on CD players (lasers), micro mechanics and repair printed circuit boards. Our website is http://www.electronicrepairs.com.au so you may be able to get some more ideas from there. Thanks for helping!
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The Ford E-150 will never be mistaken for any other vehicle class or style as it looks exactly like the stereotypical van. Minor cosmetic changes have occurred here and there, but the E-150 remains a van.
The Ford Econoline van has been the number one selling full-size van since 1980. Ford last made a major revision to the model over 20 years ago. This vehicle can haul people or cargo, and its ability to handle such duties results in its lack of change. Whether drivers use the van to transport 15 passengers, haul tools, or get the news team to a story, no one wants the dimensions or setup to change as they have probably standardized passenger layout or gear to fit the Econoline's interior. Buyers should expect any model year changes to stay minor or cosmetic.
In 1997, Ford made major interior and engine updates. In 2008, the Econoline series received steering, brake, and suspension improvements. This willingness on the maker's part to stick with a winning design can be viewed two different ways. Up-fitters will appreciate that the unchanging platform allows modifications to remain usable year after year. Others would probably prefer changes that help this model keep up with the times. Increased utility and improved driving dynamics mark the two main things that Ford could change. Other vehicles in this class allow people to walk into the vehicle upright, and they also handle much better.
That said, affordability and a strong record of dependability make this a viable option for drivers needing a vehicle for many different tasks.
The E-150 has squared-off headlights, a chrome or blacked-out grille, and rear doors that swing out 178 degrees. The side doors split 60/40 and swing out; drivers can replace this setup with a sliding door at no cost. Sixteen-inch steel wheels come standard and Ford offers chrome bumpers at no extra cost.
The standard engine, 225-horsepower, 4.6 liter V-8, produces 286 lb-ft of torque. Upgrading will get a 255-hp, 5.4-liter V-8 with 350 lb-ft of torque. Both engines hook into a four-speed automatic transmission. Notably, this model lacks a diesel option.
The E-150 gets 12/13 mpg in the city and 15/16 mpg on the highway, depending on engine choice and configuration.
The Econoline interior keeps things very basic, as expected for a van with commercial applications. All models do include a rear-view camera, a navigation system, and Sirius Satellite Radio. The commercial model has vinyl covered floors to prevent scratching. The two basic configurations include a passenger model with seating for up to eight and a cargo model with two front bucket seats.
The trim packages include passenger XL, passenger XLT, and passenger XLT premium. The commercial trim comes in basic and extended, which adds 20 inches to the vehicle's length. Air-conditioning comes standard on all models. The various trim packages and options allow buyers to add a Sync multimedia system and power windows, locks, and mirrors. For the tech crowd Ford offers an in-dash computer with high-speed Internet access, to which a mouse and printer can connect. To help find your way, add in a navigation system with real-time traffic data and fuel prices.
Vans tend to be similar to trucks when it comes to driving, and the E-150 makes no exception. Handling isn't a strong suit, since this vehicle aims to haul people and things with reliability. Also like trucks, the E-150 handles better when loaded. Unfortunately, this model lacks all-wheel drive, a feature that competing models offer.
Safety features include front airbags, an AdvanceTrac electronic stability system, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, roll stability control, and available trailer brakes. This all adds up to a driving experience that requires some attention to certain maneuvers, but the safety systems won't let exuberant drivers roll the vehicle. The ride can get bouncy due to a work-ready suspension. The E-150 certainly doesn't have sporty handling, but it does inspire confidence in somewhat tricky situations.
Ford includes an MP3 audio player input jack on the 2012 model's radio to bring the E-150 up to date. It also offers a new color option, Steel Blue Metallic, and optional 16-inch aluminum wheels. The two commercial van models now come with a dual-battery system that replaces the old backup battery.
The E-150 models sell at competitive prices for work duty vans; affordability has always enticed buyers of the E-150.
The E-150 has seen some notable changes over the years. In 1997, Ford replaced the E-250's engine with a new V-6, two new V-8s, and a new V-10.
1997 brought the first significant upgrade with the addition of a tilt steering wheel, anti-lock brakes, and a front passenger airbag. The interior shows an update, and the refined exterior matches Ford's new oval theme. In 2003, the E-Series vans receive a grille redesign to match the F-Series Super Duty truck.
Since 2008, the E-250 has benefited from modifications to the steering, braking, and suspension systems that improve driving dynamics. The 2010 model year marks the last for the 6.0-liter PowerStroke turbodiesel V-8, which replaced the 7.3-liter engine six years earlier.
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This year marks the stalwart E-150's 51st year on the market, as the E-150 has been in continuous production since 1961. For 2012, Ford has seen fit to include an auxiliary audio input jack as standard equipment across the whole E-150 range. The E-150 also receives a new exterior color for 2012, Steel Blue Metallic. Newly optional are 16-inch cast-aluminum wheels. The E-150 Commercial Van and E-150 Commercial Van Extended also get a new dual-battery system, replacing the old auxiliary battery setup.
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The 2011 Ford E-150 comes as either a cargo van or a passenger wagon.
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The rarely-revised E-Series received a substantial update for 2009 that included numerous cosmetic updates to the interior and a host of comfort, convenience, and technology features. These include a navigation system, rear backup camera, rear-seat entertainment system, extra power ports, new glovebox, and Ford's exclusive Work Solutions systems. As such, the 2010 model carries over without any changes.
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Originally introduced back in 1961, the Ford E Series is a line of full-size vans and truck chassis produced by the Ford Motor Company.
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The 2004 Ford E-150, formerly called the Econoline, classifies as a full-size van that offers both cargo van and passenger van setups.
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The 2003 Ford E-150 van carries on a tradition that has been going since 1960 and involves over six million units sold.
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RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry has contacted organizers of a campaign to end the ban on women driving and told them they will be punished if they go on defying the male-only road rules, some of the campaign leaders said on Thursday.
The women organizing the campaign have been posting online footage of themselves driving in Saudi cities, and have called on Saudi women with foreign driving licenses to get behind the wheel on Saturday.
Saudi Arabia frequently earns bad international publicity over the issue, but any change in the effective ban on women driving might ignite the wrath of religious hardliners.
On Wednesday the Interior Ministry issued a statement reiterating that it was illegal for women to drive, but the authorities now appear to be stepping up their efforts to quash the campaign by individually contacting women involved.
"He said he was calling on behalf of (Interior Minister) Prince Mohammed bin Nayef and that I and any other woman should not drive and if we are caught we will be punished," said one of the campaign organizers.
The woman said she now planned not to drive on Saturday, although she still supported the campaign and had previously filmed herself behind the wheel in the city.
Another woman involved in the campaign, who also asked to remain anonymous, said she still planned to go ahead.
The Interior Ministry telephone calls follow a small protest by a group of conservative clerics demanding government action against the women. One of them, Sheikh Nasser al-Omar, described the campaign as a "conspiracy".
A ministry spokesman could not immediately be reached to confirm that the body had contacted the women.
Women who have driven in the past have often been charged with the relatively minor offence of driving without a valid Saudi license, which are not issued to women in the kingdom.
But some have also been charged with more serious offences, such as disturbing public order or staging political protests, which are illegal in the absolute monarchy.
The campaigners say that by driving on Saturday they will not be staging a political protest, as they have not asked women to drive together in groups or to congregate in one place, even if they are in violation of traffic rules.
"The concerned authorities will enforce the law against all the violators with firmness and force," said Wednesday's Interior Ministry statement.
The ministry's spokesman, Major-General Mansour Turki, told Reuters the statement applied to women driving individually as well as in groups and that it was not meant to refer only to Saturday, but to women driving at any time.
He said it also would apply to protests by groups opposed to women driving. Turki said the prosecution service would decide whether to charge women drivers with traffic violations or more serious offences.
Officials have often in the past said the driving ban is in place because Saudi society wants it there. Supporters of Saturday's campaign say they want to show by driving without provoking public anger that society has changed.
They point to a recent move by some women in the kingdom's Shoura Council, a quasi-parliament appointed by the king to advise on policy, to challenge the ban, and to Saudi newspaper columns that argue women should be able to drive.
"The government now is in an odd position. They aren't against women driving and yet they're preventing women driving. It's very awkward to be in this position," said Khalid al-Dakhil, a Saudi political science professor and columnist for the pan-Arab daily al-Hayat.
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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) — Overview covers the definition and risks of implanting these devices.
An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) — a pager-sized device that''s implanted into your chest — may reduce your risk of dying if the lower chambers of your heart (ventricles) go into a dangerous rhythm and stop beating effectively (cardiac arrest). You may need an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator if you have a dangerously fast heartbeat (ventricular tachycardia) or a chaotic heartbeat that makes it so your heart can''t supply enough blood to the rest of your body (ventricular fibrillation).
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators work by detecting and stopping abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias). An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator continuously monitors your heartbeat and delivers extra beats or electrical shocks to restore a normal heart rhythm when necessary. An ICD differs from a pacemaker — another implantable device sometimes used to treat less dangerous heart rhythms, such as those that occur in the upper chambers of your heart (atria).
You may have seen TV shows in which a hospital worker or paramedic "shocks" an unconscious person out of cardiac arrest with a pair of electrified paddles. An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) does the same thing, only internally and automatically when it detects that your heartbeat is abnormal.
An ICD is surgically placed under your skin, usually below your left collarbone. One or two flexible, insulated wires (leads) run from the ICD through your veins to the lower chambers of your heart.
Because the ICD constantly monitors for abnormal heart rhythms and instantly attempts to correct them, it helps treat cardiac arrest, even if you''re hours away from the nearest hospital.
When you experience a rapid heartbeat, the wires from your heart to the device transmit signals to the ICD to send electrical pulses to regulate your heartbeat. Depending on the problem with your heartbeat, your ICD could be programmed for these therapies:
Usually, only one shock is needed to restore a normal heartbeat. Sometimes, however, you may have two or more such shocks during a 24-hour period. Frequent shocks in a short time period are known as ICD storms. If you experience ICD storms, you should seek emergency care to see if your ICD is working properly or if you have a problem that''s making your heart beat more abnormally. If necessary, the ICD can be adjusted to reduce the number and frequency of shocks. You may need additional medications to make your heart beat regularly and decrease the chance of an ICD storm.
You''re a prime candidate for an ICD if you''ve had sustained ventricular tachycardia, survived a cardiac arrest or have fainted from a ventricular arrhythmia. You may also benefit from an ICD if you have:
The procedure to implant an ICD has some risks, but they are rare. Risks of the procedure to implant an ICD include:
To determine whether you need an ICD, your doctor may perform any of these diagnostic tests:
Your doctor will give you specific instructions on what to do immediately before your surgery to prepare. It''s likely you''ll be asked not to eat or drink for at least eight hours before your surgery. Talk to your doctor about any medications you take, and whether you should continue to take them before your procedure to implant an ICD.
Usually, the procedure to implant an ICD can be performed with numbing medication and a sedative that relaxes you but allows you to remain aware of your surroundings.
The procedure typically takes one to three hours. During surgery, a flexible, insulated wire (lead) is inserted into a major vein under or near your collarbone and guided, with the help of X-ray images, to your heart. The ends of the leads are secured to your heart''s bottom pumping chambers (ventricles), while the other ends are attached to the shock generator, which is usually implanted under the skin beneath your collarbone.
After implantation, your doctor will test your ICD and program it to treat your specific heart rhythm problem. Testing the ICD requires shocking your heart. You''ll be given general anesthesia so that you aren''t awake during the test. You stay in the hospital one or two days, and the ICD may be evaluated one more time before you''re discharged. Any additional tests of your ICD usually don''t require surgery.
An ICD is usually programmed to perform these functions:
An ICD can also be programmed to perform additional functions, which include:
After surgery you may have some pain in the incision area, which can remain swollen and tender for a few days or weeks. Pain medication often is initially prescribed; you can take nonaspirin pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), as your pain lessens. Unless your doctor instructs you to do so, don''t take pain medication containing aspirin because it may increase the risk of bleeding.
As a precaution, you won''t be able to drive yourself home after your procedure, so be sure to make arrangements to get home another way.
Because of their capabilities, ICDs have become standard treatment for anyone who has survived cardiac arrest and are used increasingly in individuals who are at high risk of sudden cardiac arrest. If you have an ICD, your risk of sudden death from cardiac arrest is significantly lower than it would be if you were treated only with medications to correct your heartbeat.
If you''re at high risk of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation, an ICD may be your best defense against cardiac arrest. Once you have an ICD, it''s likely you''ll need to keep it for life. Although the electrical shocks may be unsettling, they''re evidence that the ICD is effectively treating your heart rhythm problem and protecting you from sudden death. Talk to your doctor about how to best care for your ICD.
After your procedure, you''ll need to take some precautions to avoid injuries and make sure your ICD works properly.
You''ll likely be able to return to normal activities, such as exercise, work and sex, soon after you recover from surgery. Follow your doctor''s instructions. During the first four weeks following surgery, your doctor may ask you to refrain from:
Problems with your ICD due to electrical interference are rare. Still, take precautions with the following:
Devices that pose little or no risk to your ICD include microwave ovens, televisions and remote controls, AM/FM radios, toasters, electric blankets, electric shavers and electric drills, computers, scanners, printers, and GPS devices.
If you have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator to treat ventricular arrhythmia, driving a vehicle presents a special challenge. The combination of arrhythmia and shocks from your ICD may cause fainting, which would be dangerous if you''re driving.
The American Heart Association''s guidelines say everyone who receives an ICD for primary prevention should avoid driving for one week after ICD placement, but make sure you talk to your doctor for specific recommendations. The guidelines discourage driving during the first six months after your procedure if your ICD was implanted due to a previous cardiac arrest or ventricular arrhythmia. If you experience no shocks during this period, you will likely be able to begin driving again. But if you later experience a shock, with or without fainting, tell your doctor and follow his or her recommendations.
In most cases, you will need to stop driving until you''ve been shock-free for another six months. There is some controversy regarding this topic. For example, the European Heart Rhythm Association recommends waiting only three months before driving if your ICD was implanted due to a previous cardiac arrest or arrhythmia, while the American Heart Association recommends waiting six months. Talk to your doctor to get advice for your situation.
If you have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator but have no history of life-threatening arrhythmias, you can usually resume driving within a week after your procedure, with your doctor''s approval, if you''ve had no shocks. Discuss your specific situation with your doctor. You usually can''t get a commercial driver''s license if you have an ICD.
The lithium battery in your implantable cardioverter-defibrillator can last up to seven years. During your regular checkups, which should occur every three to six months, your doctor or nurse will check the battery. When the battery is nearly out of power, your old shock generator is replaced with a new one during a minor outpatient procedure.
If you have an ICD and become terminally ill with a condition unrelated to your heart, such as cancer, it''s possible that your ICD could prolong the process of dying.
If you have an ICD implanted and later become terminally ill, talk to your doctor about your wishes. You may also want to talk to family members or another person designated to make medical decisions for you about what you''d like to do in end-of-life care situations. It''s easy to turn off your ICD, and turning it off may prevent unnecessary suffering.


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Europe's largest economy stagnated in the fourth quarter as an inventory slump wiped out support from consumption and investment, and business sentiment suggests the weak phase will continue.
Confidence in the economy slid in February to the lowest level in four years after data confirmed Germany just barely avoided a recession. Growth components painted a more upbeat picture – hinting at a pickup in the coming months. Consumer spending, capital investment and public spending all rose in the quarter. Source The Irish Times
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman cemented a $10 billion (7.7 billion pounds) deal for a refining and petrochemical complex in China on Friday, meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping who urged joint efforts to counter extremism and terror. Source Reuters
Trump reiterated that he's opposing the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
"More gas supply routes to Europe wouldn't have any negative effects for the United States," Sebastian Kurz said. "Europe would buy more natural gas from the U.S. if the price was competitive."


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Thursday, December 20, 2007
ERP support staffing survey: still time to respond
At Computer Economics, we've received over 100 responses so far to our survey on ERP support staffing. If you would like to participate and receive a free copy of the survey results, take the 10 minute survey at the link below.
Take the survey now.
We will use the results to benchmark typical staffing ratios for ongoing support of ERP systems, based on number of users, extent of modifications, and other factors.
Consultants and vendors should refer this survey to their clients, instead of responding directly.by Frank Scavo, 12/20/2007 05:25:00 AM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Oracle's sales surge again
Oracle's Q2 number are in, and once again, it is reporting big gains. Overall, revenue jumped 28%, exceeding its previous forecast of 18-21%. But the really big news is in its new license revenue, which rose a whopping 38%, nearly double Oracle's forecast of 15-25%.
The new licenses number includes all product lines: database, middleware, and application. Looking at the applications licenses only, Oracle enjoyed a huge 63% increase in revenue over the same quarter last year. Although the number represents the effect of Oracle's new acquisitions, such as Hyperion and Agile, by any measure it is an impressive gain.
More information is in Oracle's press release on the quarter.
Ben Worthen, blogging for the Wall Street Journal, however, finds a cloud in Oracle's silver lining:Oracle's growth over the last several quarters has largely been due to a buying binge that's seen the tech giant snap up more than 30 software companies over the last three years. While the acquisitions have been great for Oracle's shareholders, the benefits have been harder to come by for the businesses that were customers of the acquired companies. Tech execs at these companies – who are now Oracle customers – say working with Oracle has been a mixed bag. Several have told us that they would jump ship if they thought there was an alternative. One of the reasons is that Oracle often charges them more for ongoing product support than the original seller did.With as many acquisitions as Oracle has done, and as many customers as it now has, it's not hard to find some that are unhappy. Ben's comment regarding the cost of ongoing support is right though, and it is in large measure what's driving the interest in third-party support providers. That alternative is available for some, but certainly not all, of the products that Oracle has acquired.
Still, the fact that Oracle is able to increase sales of the acquired companies shows that it must be making a good case in new deals for those vendors. Recent deals that we have been privy to indicate that Oracle's sales force is executing very well. If Oracle, and its partners, can also follow through in implementation and ongoing support--without getting greedy--Oracle will be hard to beat. SAP's slowing growth in its most recent quarter in the U.S. shows that it may already be losing momentum in its battle with Oracle.
Oracle's strong results in its Q2 also spell relief, at least temporarily, for IT spending generally. The fear has been that turmoil in the credit markets, the resulting slump in the financial sector, and weakness in consumer spending could lead to reduced levels of business investment. Our own forecast at Computer Economics for 2008 IT spending is one of anemic growth.
Although it is a backwards look, Oracle's results show that at least over the last three months, a good number of organizations were continuing to invest in new technology. So it would appear that a spending pull back has not yet taken hold. If IT spending growth does soften, Oracle will have a much more difficult time continuing the surge in sales it is enjoying today.
Update, Dec. 20: Worthen doesn't think Oracle's results spell good news for IT spending next year. Rather, that Oracle (and Accenture) are exceptions to a slowdown in IT spending growth.
Meanwhile, Dennis Howlett agrees that Oracle's increasingly fat margins in its maintenance and support business are unsustainable:However, despite this one-two for Ellison, we should not be all aglow. Margins at Oracle climbed to 41.3%, up from 38.8% in the same quarter of last year. Part of that is being driven by its high value vertical market applications but part also comes from maintenance charges for years' old product. Sooner or later customers are going to wake up and declare - enough is enough. I suspect that will be sooner rather than later as the subprime crisis eats into the IT budgets of companies affected by the downturn.Related posts
Oracle reports another blow-out quarter
TomorrowNow and the future of third-party support providers
SAP wins at Wal-Mart but reports slowing growth in U.S.
Computer Economics: 2008 IT Spending Outlook: Anemic Growthby Frank Scavo, 12/19/2007 04:17:00 PM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Monday, December 17, 2007
Epicor expands presence in retail sector
Epicor has just announced its intent to buy NSB Retail Systems PLC, a vendor of application systems for specialty retail stores. The deal is valued at about $287 million.
The deal will add to Epicor's previous acquisition in the retail space, in 2005, when it picked up CRS Retail Technology Group, Inc.
Commenting on the deal, Terry Tillman at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey writes:Although CRS has some merchandising and CRM capabilities, the company has primarily focused on point-of-sale (POS) software, hardware and services, which we estimate has accounts for 80%-plus of the CRS business. While there are no specific CRS Retail financial metrics provided in 2007, we know the standalone CRS Retail business reported $69.7 million in total revenue in 2006 and our model assumes it likely grows in excess of the overall Epicor business in 2007. Our model assumes the business achieves 11.5% top-line growth in 2007. With the acquisition of NSB, the combined retail business approaches $175 million, according to our assumptions, and Epicor is now adding a strong set of complementary products in key strategic areas like merchandise systems and merchandise planning.Epicor's expansion in specialty retailing is a good move. With the acquisition of NSB, Epicor will now have over 400 customers in the this important sector. Epicor's traditional market, focused on small and mid-size manufacturers is pretty crowded, with Tier I vendors Oracle and SAP encroaching from the high end, and its "partner" Microsoft coming at it from the side with its Dynamics line of systems.
Not that competition for the retail sector generally is any less fierce. Oracle and SAP are competing in that space as well, along with JDA Software and Lawson. But I suspect that the specialty retailer market in particular may be somewhat under-served at the mid-tier.
Related posts
Layoffs coming at Epicor?
Epicor to miss its revenue targetsby Frank Scavo, 12/17/2007 03:06:00 PM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
TomorrowNow and the future of third-party support providers
CIO Magazine has a long recap and analysis of the situation with SAP's TomorrowNow unit, which is the target of an Oracle lawsuit for IP theft. The article also looks at the future of the third-party support industry, which includes competitors of TomorrowNow, such as Rimini Street.
The conclusion: major enterprise vendor support business is hugely profitable--up to 90% gross margins--which gives a lot of room for third-party providers to make money doing it for less.Rimini Street's Ravin says neither the lawsuit nor the SAP press release has dampened his business. "Our business grew and went through the roof after the lawsuit was filed," he says. That's because in the lawsuit Oracle included dozens of companies from TomorrowNow's customer list, which, he says, made other companies wonder, "Am I the only guy paying full price?"Vendor such as Oracle and SAP, by charging an arm and a leg for support, have in essence created the business opportunity for third-party providers. If TN goes out of business, or Rimini Street acquires it, expect others to rise up to compete as well. That's the free market.
CIO's Magazine's article has more.
Related posts
SAP considering sale of TomorrowNow
SAP admits wrongdoing in Oracle lawsuit
Oracle now charges SAP with copyright violation
Latest on the Oracle/SAP lawsuit
Oracle/SAP lawsuit: view from Rimini Street
SAP subject to criminal charges?
Oracle sues SAP and its TomorrowNow unitby Frank Scavo, 12/11/2007 09:39:00 AM | permalink | e-mail this!
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Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Rumor mill: Microsoft to acquire SAP
A Spectator reader tipped me off to a rumor in Europe regarding a possible acquisition of SAP by Microsoft. Reuters is reporting the rumor, which sent SAP's share price higher yesterday.
A Microsoft/SAP deal is not out of the question. As I wrote back in 2004, during the Department of Justice lawsuit against Oracle it came out that SAP and Microsoft discussed a possible merger late in 2003. According to Microsoft, the talks were called off because of the complexity of the transaction and subsequent integration. SAP confirmed the story.
I also wrote,It's not clear that the deal would have passed antitrust scrutiny. But if it had, and the deal had gone through, it would have made Oracle's pitch for PeopleSoft look like a used car offer. A Microsoft/SAP combination would have married the world's largest software developer, with a virtual monopoly on desktop operating systems, with the world's largest provider of enterprise systems to large organizations. The merger would have immediately turned Microsoft's applications group from a provider of business systems to small companies (with its Great Plains and Navision acquisitions) into the premier provider of complex enterprise-wide systems to the Global 1000.So, has anything changed now that would make a deal more likely? Only that Oracle has been vindicated in its acquisition program, and SAP--though still the industry leader and growing--has not shown the revenue growth that Oracle has.
During the same period, Microsoft's foray into business applications is floundering. Its biggest step has been to rebrand its four acquired products under a single Microsoft Dynamics brand. At the same time, it shuffled its management team and called off Project Green, its program to migrate those products to a single code base.
That said, I don't think these developments make it any more likely that there will be a merger of SAP and Microsoft. The deal would face enormous resistance on antitrust grounds from regulators, especially in Europe, where Microsoft has already lost other antitrust cases. The size of the deal, also, is problematic. Though Microsoft is certainly capable of acquiring SAP, which has a market cap of over $60 billion, it dwarfs the size of Microsoft deals in the past.
Another point arguing against such a deal is the cultural aspect. Both Microsoft and SAP have strong corporate cultures, which would be difficult to integrate. Microsoft's legacy as a vendor of shrink-wrapped products is much different from SAP's history as a provider of solutions that take a huge amount presales effort and post-sales professional services. Microsoft has no experience with these things. Its current business applications are all sold and delivered by partners, and even there it has struggled. If Microsoft found selling Great Plains, Axapta, and Navision was a "humbling experience," it ain't seen nothing compared to what it will see with SAP.
On the other hand, I never thought Oracle would complete its bid for PeopleSoft, so my track record is not good on predicting these sorts of things. Furthermore, a Microsoft-SAP combination would be Oracle's worst nightmare, which is--in the interest of promoting competition--perhaps the best reason to hope the rumor is true.
Mary Hayes Weier, blogging for Information Week, has additional analysis.
Update, Dec. 5: SAP is denying the rumor. This news item points out the distinctly "non-Microsoft" technology platform of SAP (i.e. J2EE) as another reason that a deal is unlikely.
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Hi Guys,
last weekend German kiters met at Heidkate, close to Kiel (Baltic Sea).
The difference to last year was big!
So many good kiters on the water, many kiters afraid of going out due to the strong winds. The parking lot was packed, so the beach.
We all know that this sport will rock the beaches many years from now on.
Below a picture of the conditions.
We had very gusty winds, choppy water and really dark clouds passing time to time with a lot of pressure in it.
On the first pic you see the view to the right, this wasn't the main area, but you see the dark clouds.
I think it is a good idea to have an season opening fun event in every country. It is nice to meet guys and to talk. You can see all new kites and boards.


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Frosty needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 393 designs submitted by 97 freelance designers.
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Fine Point is a forward looking advertising agency located in Anchorage, Alaska (Population: 300,000 people). Most advertising agencies in Anchorage focus on traditional advertising. Fine Point believes that a strong internet presence complemented by traditional is key to a successful campaign. Believe it or not, this is atypical for the market. Fine Point has experts in search engine optimization, Facebook advertising, webpage design, and banner advertising as well as experts in the more traditional TV and radio production.
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Designs should be simple and modern. Logo should be easily identifiable and tie in with the name "Fine Point". When I say tie in, I mean that when someone sees the logo they think "Fine Point". The name could be in the logo or apart from the logo.
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Runners-up in presidential nominating races usually represent forces that are formidable but not dominant. (Which isn't surprising, given that they're the runners-up.) George H.W. Bush's performance in 1980 indicated that there was still something of a moderate wing in the modern Republican Party. John McCain's showing in 2000 suggested a GOP affection for bluntness and a heroic life story. In 2000 and 2004, Bill Bradley and Howard Dean's brief surges underscored the enduring appeal of populism in the Democratic Party.
Rick Santorum's suspension of his campaign on Tuesday ended the most interesting chapter thus far in the 2012 presidential race. A tough-minded conservative who believes strongly in both the economic and cultural creeds of modern conservatism, Santorum did well in large measure because he was what he was: a self-styled prophetic figure who spoke convincingly about the alleged excesses of the Obama administration because he is actually convinced that the White House is bent on a kind of big-government Orwellianism.
(MORE: The Problem with Rick Santorum's Holy War)
That Santorum did so well in the GOP contests this year — including winning Iowa — suggests there remains a True Believer element in the Republican base that may or may not turn out in strength for Mitt Romney come November.
There's plenty of time (God help us) for such speculation. What's interesting right now is Santorum's own view of the process in which he fared well, but not spectacularly.
In a new ebook by Politico's Mike Allen and Evan Thomas that I edited (Inside the Circus: Romney, Santorum, and the GOP Race), Santorum spoke candidly about the realities of campaigning for president:
Rick Santorum was exultant, defiant, and petulant when he spoke to us on Sunday, March 25, the day after thumping Romney 49% to 26.7% in Louisiana. "To be able to pull out 50 percent of the vote in Louisiana, see a huge turnout, a big turnout compared to four years ago, I think it just shows our voters are excited, they're far from giving up on this race," he said to us by cell phone as he drove from Appleton, Wisconsin, to Fond du Lac (in an SUV that had replaced his pickup truck after he got Secret Service protection a month ago). Santorum compared himself to Ronald Reagan mounting a challenge to President Gerald Ford in 1976 that went all the way to the GOP convention.
He claimed that Romney was propped up by Republican establishment money — "the billionaires who are basically running the Romney campaign." His own super PAC, the Red White and Blue Fund, "has certainly been great," he said, but "we're out there with a .22 versus a howitzer." (Romney's super PACs spent $32 million by mid-March 2012; Santorum's spent $5.4 million by that same time.)
Santorum scorned the press for selling him short. "I hear this all the time: 'You're real. We trust you.' And nobody's writing that. Nobody's even thinking of writing that." He railed that the media "just accepts the Romney spin. The whole delegate count." The media was "lazy," he said. "You guys take the bait and play the game, and it's bullshit" — the same expletive he used a few hours later with New York Times reporter Jeff Zeleny. He was still stewing over the media's "gotcha" treatment of a remark he made in San Antonio the day before that voters "might as well stay with what we have" rather than vote for an "Etch A Sketch candidate." Santorum insisted that the gaffe was really no different from what he had said in numerous speeches, that the choice between Romney and Obama was "between Tweedledum and Tweedledee." He had protested to the "embeds," the reporters traveling on the campaign bus, that he didn't mean voters should favor Obama over Romney in the fall. "And every embed said to me, 'We tried to tell our editor and they overruled us and said, "No, you've got to write it,"'" griped Santorum. "Should I be paranoid and say, 'Oh, they hate me and they want to screw me'? No," he answered himself, calming down, but then he got going again. "The media just does things that are against their own interest," he said. "They want a candidate that's going to be out there and available to them and authentic and delivering what they believe in, and then when someone just happens to have a moment when they're not as clear as they could be, they just hammer you." Santorum was sounding defensive and aggrieved. But he had a point.
He did indeed.
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JayPeroni needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 98 designs submitted by 27 freelance designers.
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Jay Peroni, CFP®, renowned financial advisor and author of The Faith-Based Millionaire and The Faith-Based Investor, is an expert authority on the subject of "Faith-Based Investing." As Founder of Faithbasedinvestor.com, Jay is passionate about helping people incorporate their faith into their financial lives.
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This is a little preview of what I have been working on these days. I managed to finish the photoshotting, but the photos are not ready yet, so stay tuned for more. All I can say now, is that I am dead tired, I am sunburned from the crazy sun, my eyes are like filled with sand..but at least I have finished sewing. All I have now is to work on my concept and my actual written graduation paper - if that is the proper name - and this means I will be all weekend living in my laptop. Too bad it can't feel me.
Talk to you soon!