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The idea of creating an honor society for ACF was considered for many
years before it was ever officially presented to the officers and
members in 1948. There was much discussion and a debate ensued. No
action was taken until August 18, 1952.
Pierre Berard of Washington, D.C., chaired a roundtable discussion on
the proposal. Chef Berard proposed the appointment of a study group to
closely examine the task of establishing fundamentals, ethics and
standards for the establishment of an American Academy of Chefs within
the framework of the American Culinary Federation.
On November 12, 1952, during the third annual National Convention of
the ACF, the newly elected National President, Paul Laesecke of
Pittsburgh, called for renewed discussion of the proposal. President
Laesecke posed the question: "What will be the main purpose of the
Academy of Chefs?" After much discussion, a meeting was called for
later that month for the purpose of writing the bylaws and organizing
the Academy.
In 1954 Pierre Berard, the ACF National President, sent a letter to
the Board of Governors convening in New York City asking for the
establishment of the Academy. President Berard also requested U.S.
Representative H.D. Warburton to introduce a bill to charter the
American Academy of Chefs. The bill, H.R. 9324, failed to get out of
committee. President Berard reported to the ACF membership that the
formation of a chefs' honor society would have to be done by the
At the ACF National Convention held in Pittsburgh in 1955, the
delegates voted to establish the American Academy of Chefs.
Peter Berrini, delegate from Boston, was charged with the
responsibility of organizing the Academy. He was elected as the first
Chair of the Academy, and he held that office until his election to the
office of ACF National President in 1959. At this time, the Academy
boasted a membership of 37.
Walter Wingberg of Florida was elected Academy Chair after Chef
Berrini, and Joseph Donon, ACF National Secretary, was elected
Secretary/Treasurer of the Academy.
In 1961, Walter Wingberg designed the first Academy medal, but
because of its heavy weight, it was not well received by the
Also in 1961, at the ACF National Convention, Orby Anderson was
elected National President, followed by Willy Rossel of Dallas, who
served as National President from 1963 until 1965.
In 1965, John Bandera of Chicago was elected ACF National President,
Paul Laesecke was elected Academy Chair and Otto Spielbichler was
elected Secretary/Treasurer of the Academy and it continued to grow.
Chef Laesecke designed a new medal (the one currently in use) which
was smaller than the first design, weighed less, was made of a better
quality alloy and designed to be worn around the neck on a ribbon. The
medal was cast in Germany while Chef Laesecke was in Frankfurt serving
as a judge for the Internationale Kochkunst
Ausstellung or International Culinary "Olympics."
Chef Laesecke was at this time corporate chef for the H.J. Heinz
Company and traveled extensively throughout the world. "I am proud
to wear the medal of the American Academy of Chefs at all culinary
events throughout the world," Chef Laesecke stated. "It
gives me the chance to talk about the high standards of our profession
in the United States and to speak about the Academy."
In retrospect, the pioneering work of Pierre Berard, Joseph Donon,
Peter Berrini, Walter Wingberg and Paul Laesecke paid off through the
creation of a strong, viable and honored society, the American Academy
of Chefs.
Succeeding Paul Laesecke as Academy chair was Anthony Bartolotta, and
in 1977 he was followed by U. Max Behr, CEC.
In 1981, Rene Roncari was elected Chair, a position he held for four
years until the election of Jon Greenwalt, CEC.
Chef Greenwalt had served the Academy as Secretary/Treasurer prior to
becoming Chair; Lawrence Conti, CEC, was elected as Secretary/Treasurer
also in 1985. In 1989 Lawrence Conti was elected to the Chairmanship and
served until 1993. Harry Hoffstadt served as Secretary/Treasurer from
1989 until 1993.
Richard Bosnjak, CEC, past ACF President was elected Chair in 1993
along with Hartmut Handke, CMC, as Secretary/Treasurer.
In 1995, Bert Cutino, CEC, was elected as Chair with Dieter Preiser,
CEC, being elected as Secretary/Treasurer. Secretary/Treasurer Preiser
resigned the position after one year in order to accept the post of ACF
National Treasurer, since one cannot hold both positions concurrently.
At this time, there was a special election to fill the remainder of the
term of Secretary/Treasurer. Joseph Amendola, CEPC, CCE, held this
position until 1997 when Fritz Sonnenschmidt, CMC, was elected along
with the unanimous vote by the membership to re-elect Bert Cutino, CEC,
to another two year term as Chair.
We are proud that the founders of this honor
society used the red, white and blue colors of our country to epitomize
the Academy. The beautiful gold medallion of Chef Augie represents the
honor of achievement at the highest. We are especially pleased that
these beautiful colors can parable our profession with the following


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March 11, 2006
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. - With an Institute record of 77 kills, the MIT men's volleyball team defeated Johnson & Wales University, 30-23, 30-23, 29-31, 30-27, in a NECVA New England division match on Saturday. Praveen Pamidimukkala paced the Engineers (18-8, 7-1 NECVA) with 21 kills, 12 digs, five blocks, two assists, and one ace. Sean Lauro led the Wildcats' (12-6, 4-2 NECVA) attack with 17 kills.
After trading points to open the match, MIT scored three in a row for an 8-5 lead. Johnson and Wales took four out of the next five points to tie the contest at nine. A serving error by the Wildcats shifted the momentum to the Engineers and extended their advantage to four. Johnson & Wales cut the deficit to two (18-16), but it was a close as it would get as Tech controlled the rest of the game.
Johnson and Wales recorded the first three points of the second stanza and later established a 5-3 margin. Behind the serving of Pamidimukkala, MIT went up 7-5. The Wildcats stayed close for a majority of the game, but a four-point run brought the Engineers' lead to seven (22-15).
In the third game, Johnson & Wales tallied four unanswered points coming out of the gate. Facing a 10-6 deficit, Tech scored three points in a row. The Wildcats captured the next point, but MIT responded with a five-point spurt for a 14-11 advantage. Johnson & Wales countered with a four-point spree to regain the lead. The scoring went back and forth with the Engineers eventually going ahead, 26-22. Despite facing match-point, the Wildcats scored six in a row for the victory.
The Engineers bounced back in the final frame by establishing a 4-0 advantage on Ryan Dean's serve. MIT maintained the small lead for a majority of the game until Johnson & Wales evened the score at 24. After trading points, Tech took the next two which forced a timeout by the Wildcats. The Engineers continued to attack and found themselves with a 29-25 lead. Following another timeout by Johnson & Wales, the Wildcats narrowed the gap to two and caused MIT to use a timeout. Tech was successful in its final rotation as an attempted dig by Johnson & Wales sailed out of bounds.
Kenneth Rosche contributed a career-high 19 kills and a .432 hitting percentage to the Engineers' cause. Scott Pollom also set a career standard with 15 kills and added four blocks. Dean totaled 11 digs, seven kills, five aces, and five blocks as Michelangelo Raimondi bolstered MIT's attack with 10 kills. Jordan Wan recorded his third double-double of the season with 15 digs and an Institute-record 67 assists in a four-game match, while tallying four kills, four blocks, and two aces.
Albert Trevino and Hapaki Kaululauu each posted 12 digs as Trevino distributed 40 assists. James Collins finished with two aces and three blocks for the Wildcats.
The next match for MIT will be on Tuesday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. when it travels to Emmanuel College.

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On January 1, 2002, the Plattsburgh City Court Judge position
changed from part-time to full-time. Penelope D. Clute was appointed Plattsburgh's first
full-time judge. Mark J. Rogers continued as the part-time
Acting City Court Judge, handling cases when Judge Clute is unavailable
to do so. Effective January 3, 2012, Judge Rogers became the full time Judge, and John F. Niles became the part time Judge.
Plattsburgh City Court has been held in the City Hall since 1927.
On February 17, 2004 we moved into a beautiful building which
was built in 1896 as a Barracks for the US Army Post in Plattsburgh.
Soldiers who lived here fought in Cuba in the Spanish American
War in 1898 and in the Philippines in 1899. President McKinley
visited the Plattsburgh Barracks when he spent the summers of
1897 and 1898 at the Hotel Champlain in Cliff Haven. President
Taft reviewed the troops here in 1909 as part of the Tercentenary
Celebrations of the Discovery of Lake Champlain.
There were Civilian Military Training Camps, including the Businessmen's
Training Camps, here in 1915 and 1916. Teddy Roosevelt visited
in August 1915. The movement for civilian military preparedness
became known as "The Plattsburgh Idea", and led to
the establishment of ROTC [Reserve Officer Training Corps]. The Plattsburgh City Court Lobby displays a permanent exhibit of photographs and text on
this period.
Plattsburgh Barracks continued as an Army Post until the mid-1940's.
During 1944, it was turned over to the US Navy and became Camp
MacDonough for a Navy Officers Training Camp. This was followed
by the US Army Air Force Convalescent Hospital in 1945.
From 1946-1953 the buildings on the US Oval were used by the
State of New York for Champlain College. To meet the needs of
returning World War II veterans, the state established five Associated
Colleges of Upper New York (ACUNY), including Champlain College
at the former Plattsburgh Army Barracks. In 1950, the ACUNY colleges
became part of the SUNY system.
By 1953, the Champlain College enrollment had dropped considerably,
and the US Government was interested in taking the property back
for an Air Force Base. The Plattsburgh Air Force Base was active
from 1954 until its closure in 1995.
The United States Congress approved money to build Plattsburgh
Barracks in 1893. The first barracks was completed in 1894, and
two others in 1896.
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- Guests shall comply with the direction and instructions of SeatGeek Stadium staff.
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And it's empty…
…Just like my dreams of ever reading all these books.
Yes, each shelf is stacked TWO ROWS DEEP. Yes, there are FOUR MORE shelves just like this one.*
In all seriousness, I will finish every one of them… As soon as my clones arrive.
*Yes, CCW*TV Blog Readers– I really did listen to you… ALL of you!


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This procedure is used to move a zone to a new location on the same system by changing the zonepath. The zone must be halted. The new zonepath must be on a local file system. The normal zonepath criteria described in Resource and Property Types apply.
Become superuser, or assume the Primary Administrator role.
Roles are described in Using the Solaris Management Tools With RBAC (Task Map) in System Administration Guide: Basic Administration.
Halt the zone to be moved, db-zone in this procedure.
global# zoneadm -z db-zone halt
Use the zoneadm command with the move subcommand to move the zone to a new zonepath, /export/zones/db-zone.
global# zoneadm -z db-zone move /export/zones/db-zone
Verify the path.
global# zoneadm list -iv ID NAME STATUS PATH BRAND IP 0 global running / native shared - lx-zone installed /export/home/lx-zone lx shared - db-zone installed /export/zones/db-zone lx shared


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The bicycle mirrors you choose to attach to your mode of transportation should be specifically made for bike use. This means they will properly reflect what is around you at the right distance much like the side mirrors on a car do. Not only will the mirrors reflect accurately, but they will also be able to get attached to the bike securely so they do not shift or fall off.
Many bicycle mirrors have different connectors such as clamps with bolts to tighten them down, mounting brackets for handlebars or bike frame and even hook and loop strapping for an adjustable fit.
The main purpose for bicycle mirrors is to provide safety by increasing your observation capabilities. The most common type of bicycle mirrors is either round or rectangular ones that attach to the end of the handlebars. These can either stick out horizontally or sit above or below the handlebars.
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Turns out that music really is intoxicating, after all: Our reaction to the music that we love stimulates the flow of dopamine into certain sections of the brain, concludes a new study out of McGill University. The findings "help to explain why music is of such high value across all human societies," the scientists note.
Photoacoustic imaging beyond our wildest dreams: Lihong Wang reviewed some of his recent work in photoacoustic imaging. The combination of sound waves and laser light seems a match made in heaven for imaging your internal organs.
Phoenix Lander blasts away Martian dirt, uncovers new way to dig: When the Phoenix Lander touched down on Mars in 2008, its rocket engines blasted away so much dirt that they exposed a subsurface ice layer. While the discovery of underground ice was exciting, some scientists were puzzled because the engines shouldn't have been strong enough to do that much digging.
Bumblebees done in by a fungal parasite—maybe: Researchers confirm that species of North American bumblebees really are declining, and those that are vanishing have increased rates of parasite infection.
Slime Mold MacDonald farms its bacterial meals: When a slime mold gets ready to sporulate, some strains pack a bacterial meal into their spores, but don't eat it on the trip. Instead, they farm the bacteria, letting them feed better at whatever site the spore opens.
Infectious cancer cells hop hosts, steal replacement parts: Researchers find that a cancer that can move between dogs is able to steal replacement parts from its hosts.
Honest raptors refuse to lie about their fitness: The black kite, a species of raptor, prefers plastic to paper when decorating its nest, and uses the decorations to honestly inform other kites about how hard they'll fight to protect the nest site.
Detecting the absorption of light from just a single molecule: Researchers show that they can detect the absorption of light from a single molecule. It's a neat technique, but, it is not, in spite the author's claim, single molecule imaging.
How much power do our genes have over our friendships?: A new study makes bold claims about the influence of our genes on our friendships, but critics have drawn attention to flaws in the study.
Making ghost images by getting sunlight to act quantum: Wherein your author eats humble pie, admits he was wrong, and then goes all fanboi about quantum ghost imaging with sunlight that is actually quantum light.


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Asheville North Carolina is filled with family and friends that never seem to stop smiling. Pondering where the natural love and magic fills the sky above and the ground on these sacred streets downtown will keep one wondering what brings them back to this beautiful city. Make sure to keep your smiles, head nods, waves, and high fives ready when tarrying around downtown. Love is in the air and you'll feel it upon arrival.
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Your CV
Your CV is probably the single most important element of your job search, and getting it right is a task worthy of some serious time and attention.
A desirable position might attract a large number of applicants, so how do you make your CV stand out from the crowd? The following tips should set you on the right track.
Keep it clear and concise
Use a clearly legible font size and don't be tempted by fancy formatting. Keep to the point and use bullet points to draw the reader's eye to the things you want them to notice.
Talk yourself up, but don't lie
By all means emphasise your strong points, but make sure it's all within the bounds of truth. You never know what an interviewer might pick up on, and you should be able to explain and justify every word.
Tailor your CV
Tweak your CV so it highlights the skills that are most relevant to the job you're applying for. The recruiter will be looking for clear links between what you've done and what's in the job description.
Double check
There's no excuse for poor spelling and sloppy grammar. It's a good idea to get a friend to read it over if you're unsure.
The Physicist's Guide to Writing your CV (member sign in required) is packed with more useful advice, including tips on what to include and a sample CV. To request a hard copy or large print version of this booklet, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Barcelona vs Manchester
Parties aplenty in Barcelona, a city still wallowing in the glory of its football team's Champions League final win. Manchester can only stand back and applaud in admiration.
All very lovely. But football's not everything. What about the really important matter – namely, who would win a musical penalty shoot-out between the cities? We decided to put it to the test.
Here's how they square up…
An early lead for Barcelona here. Manchester is well served by the Leeds-based Opera North, and the Royal Opera House recently announced plans to create a permanent base in the city. But then, set on the city's famous Ramblas, the Catalan capital has the Liceu (pictured left), a sumptuous 2,300-seat opera house complete with its own company.
Barcelona 1 Manchester 0
The scores are level again. The Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya is a relatively young ensemble, founded only in 1944 after its predecessor was outlawed by Franco. On the other hand the Hallé, one of Europe's top orchestras, can boast 150 years' worth of history, while the highly-rated BBC Philharmonic and Manchester Camerata are also part of the Mancunian mix.
Barcelona 1 Manchester 1
Hard to separate them, as both cities have produced excellent composers. For Barcelona, there's the likes of Fernando Sor (1778-1839), Federico Mompou (1893-1987) and Robert Gerhard (1896-1970), while Manchester gave us William Walton (1902-1983) and Peter Maxwell Davies (b1934). But then again, neither have a composer of Beethoven- or Brahms-like stature to turn the game in their favour. A goal apiece, then.
Barcelona 2 Manchester 2
Concert Halls
At first it looks even. Manchester's Bridgewater Hall (1996, pictured right) and Barcelona's L'Auditori (1999) are both among the best in Europe – modern, attractive and terrifically well-appointed venues seating just over 2,000. Manchester, of course, also has the much-loved Free Trade Hall… but then Barcelona weighs in with the Palau de la Musica, a stunningly ornate hall that, built in 1905, retains an iconic status among top musicians to this day.
Barcelona 3 Manchester 2
Rightly, a bust of the great Sir John Barbirolli stands outside the Bridgewater Hall… but he was originally from London. Sir Thomas Beecham, meanwhile, came from close by St Helens… which is definitely Merseyside, not Manchester. Hard, likewise, to name a world-class conductor, past or present, who plied his trade in the Jewel in the Sun. No goals here.
Barcelona 3 Manchester 2
Ouch. Manchester fans, look away now. For Barcelona, world-class soprano Montserrat Caballé and world-class tenor José Carreras are tying their laces and preparing to step up to the musical penalty spot, both inspired by the spirit of the late, great Victoria de los Angeles. Meanwhile, for the other side, is that Russell Watson we see? A bit of one-sided contest maybe…
Barcelona 4 Manchester 2
Kathryn Stott has flown the flag proudly for Manchester over the years, not least as the director of the Piano 2000 and 2003 festivals at the Bridgewater. Meanwhile, in Catalonia, Alicia de Larrocha has done more than anyone to champion the piano works of Spanish composers. Too close to call.
Barcelona 4 Manchester 2
Musical tolerance
Anything goes in Barcelona. On the corner by the Picasso museum, there's a busker who for years appears to have played nothing but the middle movement of Mozart's Clarinet Concerto and yet has survived being lynched. Two years ago in Manchester, in contrast, two professional freelance violinists were threatened with a banning order by the local council for daring to practise in their flat. Pretty decisive, we'd say.
Barcelona 5 Manchester 2
Final score: Barcelona 5 Manchester 2
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So out of nowhere really, cricket's spin stocks have suddenly become high again.
Ajmal, Rehman, Swann, Herath, Mendis, Panesar, Ojha, Ashwin, Lyon, Narine, Jeets, Gazi, Dockrell. So many spinners who are at least serviceable to very good and are the focal point of their attacks. Why has this happened and whose your favourite tweaker? Obviously George is my preference, but interested to see other people's pecking order


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The title says it all. So I'm going to get right to the pictures and you can see for yourself.
Here is the growth chart ruler I made for the kids. I added the name to the side with vinyl. I'm glad I wrote down all the measurements from the bathroom doorway before we moved out of our other house. I got those all transferred to this and now we can just continue to use this no matter how many times we move.
Yet another pair of baby shoes. I wonder how many pairs of these I've actually made over the past couple years. Everyone loves them and I love that they actually stay on the baby's little feet. And it's a bonus that they are so easy to make.
I was honored to be able to throw a baby shower for dear friend of mine. I made these cute decorations from paper circles sewn together. I cut the circles with the Cricut in various sizes and just stitched them together with my sewing machine. Another friend made the tissue pom-poms. Aren't they great?
We were getting ready to go on our annual trip to Arizona for Spring Training (Go Giants!) and I had seen a clever idea on Pinterest that involved using a towel or washcloth to make a holder for the toothbrushes. I thought it was brilliant! No more plastic baggie! So before we left I stitched one up.
I made mine differently than the original one I saw. I used a hand towel and made one side bigger for the grown-up toothbrushes and toothpaste and the other side shorter for the kiddie stuff.
The kiddie side just folds over the larger side and then the whole thing rolls up and ties with the ribbon. It was actually very convenient. I think I am just going to buy designated travel toothbrushes and toothpaste that just always stay in this. Then I can just grab it and go.
I know it wasn't too much, but it makes me feel better just getting something on here. Hopefully next time I post there will be more.


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Being a fungal infection, yeast infection definitely does not look appeasing when it occurs in a body part. The basic appearance of this ailment is characterized by red rashes over the affected skin-area and formation of patches over those regions.
If one's mouth region has this infection then it is generally referred to as 'thrush.'
In such a condition, the mouth gets coated with pasty-white patches all over. In severe cases, this same infectivity can infiltrate the esophagus, as well.
Besides, there can be visible tissue inflammation and redness in the afflicted-region of the body. This occurs if the fungal allergy is too severe and needs immediate medication.
When yeast infection occurs in the vaginal region; there will be some amount of burning sensation, irritation and puffiness. Red rashes will appear on this area and there will be a sticky, white and odorless substance that is released from the vagina.
Other than this, yeast infection can also impact toe, finger and nail areas. This infection usually attacks the toe and finger-web areas on one's hand. When it attacks these areas once again, one might see red spots and rashes around the afflicted region.
Plus, in the nail region there might be some degree of swelling. Under specific conditions, a liquid-discharge might be seen. This fluid like substance can be accompanied by wet 'pus.'
Other than this, it can affect other areas like armpit region, male genital region and the body area under one's breast. Once again it's characterized by red rashes and irritation in these regions.
Besides, yeast infection can also be seen among infants especially when they wear soggy diapers. This leads to red patches and spots on the affected region.
In some cases, excessive perspiration can also cause such fungal infections in other parts of the body. Here too; the itching, burning sensation and red patches are commonly seen.
There are various yeast infection home remedies which tend to be popular due to the embarrassing nature of this problem and the reluctance to go to see a doctor


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WITNESSES say they saw a man sobbing near a woman's body lying dead in a New Forest field which is at the heart of a murder investigation.
The woman – who has yet to be formally identified – was found shortly before 5pm on Tuesday in a field opposite Leygreen Farm.
Last night officers launched a murder inquiry after revealing they are treating her death as suspicious.
Hampshire police's Major Investigation Team is trying to establish how the woman died and are awaiting results from a post-mortem which was being carried out last night by a Home Office pathologist.
Officers are continuing to contact the woman's next of kin.
Detective Superintendent Paul Barton said: "We are treating the discovery of a woman's body in Beaulieu as murder.
"I would like to appeal to anyone who was in the area between 2pm and 5pm on Tuesday to contact us."
He added: "We will be increasing our patrols in the area but I want to remind the community that crimes of this nature are extremely rare."
Police believe the woman was tending her horse before she died and are urging witnesses to come forward.
Reports locally suggested she had been found by her husband.
Officers taped off the field and guarded the opposite farm building throughout yesterday.
A white and yellow tent was put up at the spot where she was found while forensics officers and sniffer dogs arrived at the site.
Police searched the hedgerows for clues and carried out door-to-door inquiries.
The discovery has shocked villagers living nearby in the quiet farming community.
A 42-year-old man saw emergency services arriving when he returned from feeding horses in a neighbouring field.
He said: "We saw three police cars there and then two ambulances racing past.
"We thought maybe someone had been injured on a horse but then we saw a man extremely distressed.
"He was sobbing his heart out on the ground and I realised something bad must have happened.
"It's really worrying because whatever's happened it's someone's child."
A 38-year-old woman added: "There have been forensics there most of the time in their white kits.
"It plays on your mind because I often come here alone. It's concerning because it's happened so close."
Witnesses should contact the Major Investigation Team on 101 quoting Operation Biscotti or leave information anonymously by ringing the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.


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BibleStudy.org handles 10,000th Bible question, has record year
FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan - In 2010 God blessed THE Bible Study Web Site at BibleStudy.org with its best year in its fifteen-year history, reports full-time Webmaster and owner Alan Ruth.
In 2010 the site attracted 5,185,156 actual visitors, an increase of 30% above the previous year. These visitors requested 11,540,657 pages of Bible-based study materials, an incredible 31% above the previous year and the largest raw jump in study materials viewed (+2.7 Million) ever.
Last year the site was also blessed with achieving a MAJOR milestone in reaching the whole world with the Gospel. BibleStudy.org's Personal Answers to Bible Questions service received its 10,000th Bible question from the public during the year. Alan further reported:
"The site's Question and Answer service started in September 2002 and is staffed by several hard-working, mature Christian volunteers known collectively as the Email Evangelists. Their dedication to serving God by answering sometimes difficult and heart-rending personal questions makes the service possible. The Personal Answers to Questions outreach ended 2010 with a total of 10,065 questions handled since the service began.
"BibleStudy.org's popularity, in terms of visitors, has increase an amazing 428% compared to year 2004 totals. The total number of Bible articles viewed since 2004 has also dramatically increased by 260%.
"The Bible teaches not to despise the day of small things (Zech. 4:10) and that with God involved anything is possible. God has used the less than $2,000 donated for the year to do some great things."
BibleStudy.org's goal for 2011 is to serve 7 Million visitors who request 15 Million of its Web pages.
* In its first year the site handled 1,811 questions from the public!
* 95%+ of all questions are submitted by those with NO church of God background or exposure.
* 95%+ of all questions are submitted by those with NO church of God background or exposure.
* The current group of Email Evangelists answering Bible questions from the public are:
Rick and Eileen Beltz, Charlotte Grantham, Arnold Mendez Sr., Al and Debra Murrey, Eric Snow, Mike Summers, Les Turvey, Tommy West, Margaret Vidal and Clay Willis
* Seven of the ten current Email Evangelists have been faithfully answering Bible questions since the service started in 2002!
* Answers from the Email Evangelists, posted on BibleStudy.org, are collectively the MOST POPULAR part of the site. In 2010 Email Evangelist answers were read a total of 2.4 MILLION times!
The Five Most Read Answers to Bible Questions in 2010
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Asus' ultraportable Eee has been a tremendous success for the company since it launched last October. Although not without its flaws, the device has proven extremely popular. As we first reported back in November, Asus is looking to take advantage of the Eee's popularity by launching additional Eee-affiliated product lines.
As DigiTimes reports, Asus has released additional information on these upcoming products and what markets they'll be targeted at. The E-DT desktop will become the second Eee-branded product to hit the market, and should launch in April or May. The system will be based around a Celeron processor, but Asus plans to transition the E-DT to a Diamondville core and the 945GC chipset later this year. Price range on the system should be in the $200-300 range.
Next up, there's the E-Monitor. Set to debut in September, the all-in-one system will be built around 19-21" screens and ship with a built-in TV tuner. The E-Monitor will be built on Intel's Shelton'08 platform and presumably offer equivalent performance to an E-DT, but with the added benefit of a built-in monitor. Asus expects to sell the unit for $499 and cutely notes just how much cheaper this is than the equivalent price of an iMac ($1,199-2,299) or an XPS One ($1,499-2,399).
Lastly, there's the E-TV. As the name suggests, Asus is merging some aspect of the Eee into its 42" LCD displays. Exactly what functionality the company is referring to is unknown. Asus could theoretically embed an Eee directly into the television and ship the device with a keyboard+mouse, but the whole "use your TV as your web browser/computer" concept has never caught on well.
Asus' decision to base both the E-DT and the E-Monitor on Intel's Shelton platform may impact the attractiveness of both products. The Shelton'08 standard describes a system built around a 1.6GHz single-core Diamondville processor, a 533MHz FSB, single-channel DDR2, a solid-state USB/PATA drive, and an 802.11g WiFi module. That particular set of components makes a lot of sense for a UMPC/MID device, but it's difficult to imagine such a system would drive a compelling desktop experience, even when running a relatively lightweight Linux distribution. Asus hasn't committed to using the entire Shelton'08 platform in the E-DT desktop, but these systems will still be built on the relatively lightweight Diamondville core.
VIA's new Isaiah CPU could make the fight over low-priced hardware quite interesting. As we recently discussed, Isaiah represents a major leap in CPU performance and could potentially garner significant wins in the ultra-low-end desktop market if it delivers better performance than Intel's Diamondville. As for Asus, their new products have "wait and see" stamped all over them, as it's not clear if the company has found the right balance between performance, price, and features consumers actually want.


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Gaza flotilla participants created war atmosphere before confronting Israel
by Itamar Marcus and Nan Jacques Zilberdik
May 31, 2010
Gaza flotilla participants created war atmosphere before confronting Israel
Participants chanted Islamic battle cry invoking killing of Jews and called for Martyrdom
by Itamar Marcus and Nan Jacques Zilberdik
On the day before the Gaza flotilla confronted the Israeli navy, Al-Jazeera TV documented the pre-battle atmosphere created by men on board the flotilla, who chanted a well-known Islamic battle cry invoking the killing and defeat of Jews in battle:
"[Remember] Khaibar, Khaibar, oh Jews! The army of Muhammad will return!"
Khaibar is the name of the last Jewish village defeated by Muhammad's army in 628. Many Jews were killed in that battle, which marked the end of Jewish presence in Arabia. There are Muslims who see that as a precursor to future wars against Jews. At gatherings and rallies of extremists, this chant is often heard as a threat to Jews to expect to be defeated and killed again by Muslims.
Al-Jazeera also interviewed a woman who said that the flotilla participants' goal was "one of two happy endings: either Martyrdom or reaching Gaza."
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to view Islamic battle cry on Gaza flotilla.
The following is the transcript from Al-Jazeera TV:
: "Despite the Israeli threats and several unexpected delays, the arrival of the ships at the meeting point before sailing to the Gaza Strip inflamed the emotions and the enthusiasm of the participants."
Visuals from Gaza flotilla ship of young Muslims shouting Islamic battle chant invoking the killing and defeat of Jews in battle:
"[Remember] Khaibar, Khaibar, oh Jews! The army of Muhammad will return!"
[Khaibar is the name of last Jewish village defeated by Muhammad's army and it marked the end of Jewish presence in Arabia in 628.]
: "While singing songs reminiscent of the Palestinian
(Palestinian terror campaign against Israel, 2000 - 2005), participants expressed their longing to reach Gaza."
A participant
: "Right now we face one of two happy endings: either Martyrdom or reaching Gaza." [Based on Islamic call before battle: "Either victory or Martyrdom".]
[Al-Jazeera TV, May 29, 2010]
Hamas's Al-Aqsa TV chose to glorify flotilla participants who shouted the Islamic battle cry by broadcasting an interview with a university lecturer who referred to them as "those with faith and will."
Dr. Abd Al-Fatah Shayyeq Naaman, lecturer in Shari'ah law at a university in Sanaa (Yemen):
"Yesterday I followed the news agencies and they conveyed Zionist threats to stop the convoy and prevent it from entering Gaza; on the other side, those with faith and will once again call out upon hearing the reports of the threats: '[Remember] Khaibar, Khaibar, oh Jews! The army of Muhammad will return!'"
Hamas TV Host:
"Strong motivation."
Shayyeq Naaman:
"One woman standing on the ship said that now we are awaiting one of
two happy endings
: either Martyrdom or the beaches of Gaza."
[Al-Aqsa TV (Hamas), May 30, 2010]
Al-Jazeera also reports that before the confrontation, flotilla participants announced that they would use "resistance" against Israel.
(resistance) is the Arabic term used by Palestinians to refer to all violence against Israel, including suicide terror.
"The flotilla includes hundreds of Arab and foreign solidarity activists from more than 40 countries ... They have announced their determination to use resistance to any attempt at piracy by the Israeli occupation."
[Al-Jazeera website, May 29, 2010]
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Gasoline pickup NHQ1029LF9Like
Guangdong Foday Automobile Co.,Ltd.
Product Range Main products
Complete vehicle,Automobile bady and Spare partsTarget Market(s)
Africa(except Middle East); Central & Southern Asia; Latin America; Mainland China; Middle East; Southeast Asia
- Product Details
- Company Profile
Basic Specification
|5 speed ,manual
|Over dimension L*W*H
|Break system
|Front-disk brake/Rear-drum brake, Mechanical ABS
|Driven pattern
Detail Description
Classic appearance
Front independent suspension,rear variable-rate spring lamination
Rear suspension is constructing by steel
Mitsubishi engine
1.86M extension cargo box
Economic fuel consume
1-1.5 Ton loading
Power steering
Five-speed manual-transmission ,all-synchromesh gearbox
Hot and cold air conditioner
Leather seat
USB + CD Player
245/70 R17 tire
Additional Information
|Payment Terms
|Minimum Order
|6 units
|Lead Time Delivery Time
|30 days
|Sample Available
|Delivery Details
|30 days after receiving the deposit or LC, 10 days after the balance
|FOB Port
|Loading Info
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|Packing Info
|One container loading 2 units of pickup
|Target Market(s)
|Africa(except Middle East), Central & Southern Asia, Latin America, Mainland China, Middle East, Southeast Asia
About Us
Guangdong Foday Automobile Co.,Ltd.
Guangdong Foday Automobile Co., Ltd. is a selective manufacturer of automobile products accredited by NDRC. Our company is a provincial high & new tech enterprise. Since 1988, we have been producing automobile products. Our company covers more than 500 acres, equipped with modern mold NCPC, and advanced production lines for punching, welding, coating, and assembling. At present, our company is one of the largest punching centers in Southern China and the largest automobile manufacturing bases in Guangdong. We have more than 2,000 employees, including 20% middle and senior technicians. Therefore, our company has strong product R capacity.By far, our company has been authorized by ISO9001:2000 International Quality Management System Certificate, TS16949 International Quality Management System Certificate, and CCC China Market Access Certificate. Our primary products are whole automobiles, car body, and relative accessories, with diverse products categories. Our whole automobile products include FODAY Lion pick-up truck series, Little Superman pick-up truck series, and Explorer SUV series. In China, we have more than 200 FODAY automobile franchised dealers and maintenance stations, supported with comprehensive marketing network. Our car body products include pick-up trucks and SUV. At present, we have established long-term cooperation with several domestic automobile manufacturers, such as FOTON, DFMC, Huanghai Auto, CHANGFENG YANGZI, and etc., to supply car body components and accessories, which has pushed forward the development of China SUV and pick-up truck manufacturing. Moreover, our company provides flexible cooperation methods with foreign clients. As well as exporting whole automobile products, our company is able to assist clients to establish automobile production lines, and to export auto parts by the CKD method. At present, our products are exported to Middle East, Southern-East Asia, West Asia, South America, and many countries and regions.
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Armageddon Squadron (Zeebo)
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Critic Score
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
User Score
5 point score based on user ratings.
DescriptionArmageddon Squadron is an arcade flight simulator which takes place in a fictional WWII scenario. The player controls five different famous airplanes from the era in short missions. There are three gameplay modes:
- Campaign
There are three campaigns comprised of 4 missions each. In each mission the player controls different airplanes, from fighters to bombers. Each mission has different goals, such as bombing enemy weapon factories, destroying dams, protecting ally troops, etc. Finishing one mission unlocks the next one, finishing a campaign unlocks the following.
- Time Attack
In this mode the player has to fly through rings within a time limit. Flying successfully through a ring lightens up the next one and adds some seconds to the counter. There are four courses; finishing one unlocks the next.
- Arcade
In this mode, the player selects the airplane, map, terrain, number of enemies, respawn rate and time limit. In this mode only four airplanes are available: the Supermarine Spitfire, F6F Hellcat, Messerschmitt Bf 109, or the Messerschmitt Me 262; the bomber isn't available. Missions are completed when the player takes down all enemies before the time runs out and before a new squadron arrives.
The main controls consist in steering the airplane (with the accelerometer where available), selecting weapons, shooting, accelerating and slowing down. There's also a camera with a target view. Finishing each mode grants the player a different medal, as well as scoring points in some modes. By accumulating points the player is granted ranks. The game offers a steering sensibility setting and the option to invert the Y-axis.
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- Aircraft: F6F Hellcat
- Aircraft: Messerschmitt Bf 109
- Aircraft: Messerschmitt Me 262
- Aircraft: Supermarine Spitfire
- Middleware: Fuse
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Based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel by Boris Pasternak, Doctor Zhivago covers the years prior to, during, and after the Russian Revolution, as seen through the eyes of poet/physician Yuri Zhivago (Omar Sharif). In the tradition of Russian novels, a multitude of characters and subplots intertwine within the film's 197 minutes (plus intermission). Zhivago is married to Tonya (Geraldine Chaplin), but carries on an affair with Lara (Julie Christie), who has been raped by ruthless politician Komarovsky (Rod Steiger). Meanwhile, Zhivago's half-brother Yevgraf (Alec Guinness) and the mysterious, revenge-seeking Strelnikoff (Tom Courteney) represent the "good" and "bad" elements of the Bolshevik revolution. Composer Maurice Jarre received one of Doctor Zhivago's five Oscars, with the others going to screenwriter Robert Bolt, cinematographer Freddie Young, art directors John Box and Terry Marsh, set decorator Dario Simoni, and costumer Phyllis Dalton. The best picture Oscar, however, went to The Sound of Music. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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MovieBeam has found a new home. After many an ill-fated attempt to make something out of the movie-watching service, Indian investment firm Valuable Group has taken it off of Movie Gallery's tied hands for the princely sum of $2.25 million. Unfortunately, I think that they might as well have set fire to a giant pile of rupees instead.
A brief history
When Disney started MovieBeam back in 2003, it sounded like a good idea: send movies in digital format to a set-top box, using leftover bandwidth in the terrestrial TV signal spectrum. I lived in Jacksonville, FL, at the time and was tempted to sign up for a box when that city was chosen as one of the three test markets. The technical solution sounded interesting, if not particularly elegant, and I'm a sucker for entertainment electronics.
But the service never gained traction, and Disney spun it off three years later. The venture had more than $45 million of financial backing from Disney, Cisco, and Intel among others, but that still wasn't enough to make it a success. Movie Gallery bought it in March 2007, and the price tag had shrunk to $10 million or so. That company had problems of its own, such as Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and no believable business plan, and here we are with a shell of MovieBeam's former selves going overseas for a song.
Why this is a bad idea
Time has passed MovieBeam by, though. If you want movies in your living room, there are choices galore. Your cable or satellite operator has probably augmented the old-school pay-per-view channels with a battery of video on demand options. Blockbuster is still running its chain of video stores alongside a DVDs-by-mail service in the image of Netflix—and is planning to integrate downloading service MovieLink into its Web site. Mail-order leader Netflix stays a few steps ahead in the online game, and you can stream about 10,000 titles to your plasma TV through a dedicated set-top box from Roku, or wait a few months and use your Xbox 360 instead.
Sony has launched a video streaming product for its PS3 console, and its partner list includes all of the big Hollywod studios. Don't forget about Amazon Unbox, where you can download movies to watch later, or the just-launched Amazon Video On Demand for your streaming pleasure. Then there's your trusty-rusty DVR gathering movies in the still of the night, or... well you get my drift. The list of rivals is very long, always growing, and usually better equipped to handle the demands of a finicky consumer that MovieBeam ever was. Good luck turning a profit on this deal, Valuable. You'll need it.


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Online photography community Photocrowd.com has revealed the results of an international photo contest on places of worship.
And a picture of a Fife church taken by a photographer from Lanarkshire was among the highest placed entries.
Amateur landscape photographer Dylan Nardini (42) was on a family holiday in the Kingdom of Fife when he captured the stunning shot.
He said: "The image was taken at Boarhill, just outside St Andrews, in August 2015.
"It was a short family holiday and, as always, I was up around 4am to catch the sunrise and get back before my wife and two daughters got up.
"I'd passed the field a few times and checked where the sun would rise in connection to the church.
"The lines running towards the church were the main aspect that attracted me.
"There was little life or drama in the sky so coastal shots wouldn't have been that interesting.
"So I stopped and decided to photograph this scene instead.
"I loved the peaceful setting, with only the slightest breeze moving the barley to and fro.
"The light falling on the church helped create a spiritual connection – it was one of the most peaceful mornings I've experienced in photography."
The full-time freight train driver with DB Schenker Rail UK then packed up and headed back to his family for a day out.
But it was worth the early holiday rise as his picture, Road to Worship, was selected as one of the best entries in the Photocrowd.com competition.
A host of stunning pictures were in the running to win the Photocrowd.com Places of Worship international competition.
Only two others from the UK made it – so Dylan can be rightly proud of his achievement.
The overall winner was Todaiji in Japan by Scott Sim. Reviewer Sue Barr explained why: "It's the winning image because it is so wonderfully mysterious and evocative.
"I love the monochrome – well, blueish-chrome – of the colour palette.
"The composition is perfect, the central line leading the eye towards the back of the image.
"The foggy pagoda type building in the background is a perfect choice for this winning composition and the trees in silhouette add a wonderful asymmetry to the shape.
"Overall a very sophisticated and original interpretation of the competition brief."
Courtesy of Photocrowd.com we've created a slideshow featuring the stunning shots that battled it out for the top spot.
So sit back, enjoy the show and discover for yourself just how tough a job the judges had.
Louis Armstrong got it bang on – what a wonderful world, indeed!


text: The Toraños are among the most well-respected families in the business. Their proud history dates back to 1916, when Don Santiago Toraño emigrated from Spain to Cuba. Eventually they became one of the biggest growers of Cuban tobacco. When the farms were nationalized in 1959, Carlos Sr. and his family emigrated to the D.R. Now with farms and factories all over Central America, Toraño cigars are made with a passion for excellence. Taste for yourself with a sampler of their highly-rated offerings.


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For years I have experienced the thrill of updating traditional Jewish desserts for a modern audience. Now it seems everyone I know is in on the game � because of Thanksgivukkah.
That's the mashup coined to capture this week's convergence of Thanksgiving Day and the first full day of Hanukkah. The dual holiday will not occur for at least another 75,000 years, so I appreciate all the fuss. My respect goes to the 9-year-old boy who created the Menurkey, a turkey-shaped menorah that is selling like latkes.
However, turkey-and-gravy-stuffed doughnuts or a Manischewitz-brined bird just won't do for me.
Although the array of combo culinary experiments sounds fun, I did not want to mess with the Thanksgiving desserts my children and guests expect every year. If I do not serve my dairy-free pumpkin and mocha pecan pies, no amount of Hanukkah gelt will compensate for the loss. I have served only sweet potato latkes in the past and faced a dining-room rebellion of Maccabean proportions.
In order to honor both traditions, I vowed to tread carefully. Jewish baking is often about dough and fillings, which can accommodate Thanksgiving flavors quite nicely. If you have a favorite rugelach dough recipe � or my dairy-free one in The Post's Recipe Finder database � fill it with cranberry preserves and dried cranberries. Thus far, I've done pumpkin churros and apple doughnuts, and I am working on a strudel with apples and sweet potatoes.
My best effort so far is the one I'm sharing with you: Thanksgiving Babka, a rich, sweet yeast bread with ribbons of cranberry sauce baked into the twists of dough. It's not overly sweet; feel free to double the recipe and serve half during the main meal.
Whatever you do, make sure Thanksgivukkah does not overtake your cooking and baking enthusiasm for the rest of the Jewish Festival of Lights, which continues through Dec. 5.
It took a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah to prompt kosher baker Paula Shoyer to create this sweet-tart loaf. Leftovers make great French toast. Or just toast slices by themselves.
You'll need an 11- or 12-inch loaf pan; we found one at Ikea and some disposable aluminum ones at party supply stores.
Make ahead: The dough needs to rest a total of 1 hour and 10 minutes. The filling can be refrigerated in an airtight container for as long as 3 days. The babka can be covered at room temperature for as long as 4 days or frozen for as long as 3 months.
For the dough:
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon warm water
4 1/2 teaspoons (2 envelopes) active dry yeast
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) dairy-free margarine, at a cool room temperature, plus more for the pan
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
For the filling
1/2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 ounces fresh cranberries
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon finely grated zest and 1 tablespoon fresh juice from 1/2 large orange
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
8 tablespoons (1 stick) margarine, at room temperature for 30 minutes
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
For the dough: Combine the 1/4 cup of warm water, the yeast and 1 teaspoon of the granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, until it bubbles and thickens.
Add the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, the flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, margarine, oil, 1 of the eggs and 1 egg white; reserve the remaining yolk for brushing, covered, in the refrigerator. Beat on low speed until well incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap, place near or on a warm stove top and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
For the filling: Combine the cranberry juice, sugar, and the fresh and dried cranberries in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the mixture bubbles and the fresh cranberries start to pop. All of the sugar might not dissolve; that's OK. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cook for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat. Stir in the apricot preserves, orange zest, fresh orange juice and allspice. Scoop the filling into a bowl and let it cool, uncovered, until ready to use. While the cranberries are cooking, combine the margarine and light brown sugar in a medium bowl and beat until creamy. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour an 11- or 12-inch loaf pan with margarine. Sprinkle a little flour on a large sheet of parchment paper. Divide the dough in half. Roll each piece of dough into a 12-by-14-inch rectangle on the parchment paper so that a long side is facing you. Lift the dough a few times to facilitate rolling, and sprinkle additional flour if the rolling pin sticks to the dough. Spread half of the margarine-brown sugar mixture all the way to the edges. Scoop up half of the cranberry filling and dump it onto the dough. Use a flexible spatula to spread the cranberry filling all over the sugar filling. Fold the right and left sides 1 inch in toward the center, then roll up tightly from bottom to top. Repeat for the second piece of dough. When you have 2 rolls, twist them around each other, trying to keep the seams on the bottom. Tuck the ends of the dough underneath, then transfer the twisted dough to the loaf plan. Combine the reserved egg yolk with the remaining teaspoon of water and brush the top of the dough with the mixture. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until browned. Let the babka rest for 15 minutes before serving, or cool completely before storing.
Nutrition per serving (based on 15): 300 calories, 4 grams protein, 42 grams carbohydrates, 13 grams fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 30 milligrams cholesterol, 120 milligrams sodium, 2 grams dietary fiber, 24 grams sugar
Servings: 12 to 15 (11- or 12-inch loaf)


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MIAMI — With Trivest Partners, L.P.'s acquisition of a controlling interest in Lady of America Franchise Corp., the company expects to add a stronger field support system for its franchisees, said Roger Wittenberns, founder of Lady of America, which operates under the brands of Lady of America, Ladies Workout Express, Health Clubs of America and Workout Express.
"We strongly believe that our 800 plus franchisees will immediately see the benefit of guidance, leadership and support that few franchisors in the fitness industry have ever been able to provide to franchisees," said Wittenberns. "Our first order of business will be adding a strong field support system focusing directly on increasing franchisee profits."
Trivest Partners, L.P. is a provider of equity for middle market corporate acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth capital financings. Since its founding in 1981, Trivest has sponsored 120 acquisitions and recapitalizations, totaling in excess of $2.0 billion in transactional value.
As part of the acquisition, Charles Cavuto will become president of the company. Cavuto is a 40-year veteran in the health club industry and was the international franchise director of Lady of America.
Also joining Lady of America as chief financial officer will be Mark Kacer, who previously had been chief financial officer with two publicly traded firms, vFinance Inc. and Equinox Systems, Inc.


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The Best Vineyards in Queenstown and Surrounds
No trip to Queenstown is complete without visiting one of the 80 wineries in the area.
No trip to Queenstown is complete without visiting one of the 75 wineries in the area. Producing a wide range of wine varieties, the region showcases some of New Zealand's very best wines, including world famous Central Otago Pinot Noir. There are a number of award-winning wineries in the area with international reputations for excellence.
Whether it's a long lunch at a winery or a wine trail stopping at the many cellar doors, experiencing the Central Otago wineries is an absolute must! Below we outline what we believe are the best vineyards in Queenstown and surrounds.
Amisfield - Queenstown's premier winery, Amisfield, is the perfect spot for a long lunch or dinner with friends. Set back from Lake Hayes, surrounded by mountains, the unique scene set here is one you won't forget. Roaring fires inside the iconic stone building make Amisfield the perfect destination in winter, while the stunning courtyard with mountain views is a fabulous place to enjoy a wine and some of the bistro's internationally acclaimed cuisine over the summer months.
Gibbston Valley - Gibbston Valley is the ultimate venue. It offers wine tastings at the cellar door, New Zealand's largest wine cave, a restaurant, cafe and vintner's kitchen. For a unique experience a tour of the wine cave is an absolute must. In summer the vineyard plays host to a summer concert. The restaurant focuses on the use of fresh local produce with a Mediterranean flair.
Peregrine - The award-winning architecture of Peregrine Winery needs to be seen to be believed. Evoking the wings of a falcon, the unique structure fits seamlessly into the rugged landscapes. The cellar door, located beneath the enchanting building, is complete with floor to ceiling windows through to the barrel hall, offering an exclusive view in fitting with the reputation Peregrine has established for its iconic wines.
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It is well known that a smooth cubic surface $X\subset \mathbb{P}^3$ has exactly 27 lines in it. Furthermore, it is easy to check that Picard group $$Pic(X)\cong \mathbb{Z}^7$$ Here the generators are lines which are $\mathbb{P}^1$ topologically. Furthermore, it is easy to check that $$\chi_{top}(X)=2+H_2(X)=9$$Topologically speaking, notice that as smooth manifold $X$ has no 1-skeleton. This makes the 2-dimensional cells glue to points along their bounday, getting spheres $\mathbb{P}^1$ as the result of this gluing process.
My first question is why the other 20 lines do not contribute to the Euler characteristic of $X$.
Going further, if $X\subset \mathbb{P}^3$ has degree 4, it is known that $X$ sometimes has lines, sometimes it does not. However, $$\chi_{top}(X)=2+H_2(X)=24$$ meaning that, despite the fact that $X$ can perfectly have no lines, we still have homology $H_2$ which are spheres topologically! meaning, there are in fact spheres (due to the argument above which says that $X$ has no 1-skeleton). Besides $\chi_{top}$ is constant even though $X$ may have $64$, $32$ or even $0$ number of lines in it. There are spheres whose existence is not being noticed by $\chi_{top}$ at all. Here let me be vague please. What is going on!?
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The number of cases brought against surveyors of property for negligence allegedly caused during the property boom era has increased markedly over the last few years but not all of them are successful
PI Insurance providers scale back IFA cover
Many professional indemnity insurance providers have begun to not only scale back the amount of business liability insurance cover they offer to IFAs but have even begun to refuse cover altogether, citing concerns over recent investment failures.
Cosmetic surgeons sued more often than for general surgery
The rising cost of legal action due to cosmetic surgery that has gone wrong is forcing anybody who is connected with the surgery to ensure they are properly covered by sufficient PI insurance.
Professional indemnity insurers cut back on dodgy IFA business
The outcomes from current investment disasters have persuaded professional indemnity insurance providers to place restraints on the cover they offer to financial advisers.
FSA seeks PII details from advisers to Arch Cru
In a move that appears to have raised a few hackles amongst the IFA's, the City's financial watchdog, the FSA, has asked those advisers that might have had liability in respect to the failure of CF Arch Cru Ltd to provide details of their professional indemnity insurance policies.
Countrywide faces unprecedented negligence litigation
Countrywide, the UK's largest residential property broker, faced at least 38 cases of litigation against it last year alone for negligence related to surveying of properties in the housing boom era.
Elite Insurance enters indemnity insurance market
One after-the-event insurer and legal expenses provider has changed its mind recently by announcing it will enter the professional indemnity insurance market in 2012.
Heir searches need insurance cover
PK Underground UK recently reported that insurance companies have indicated that there has been an increase in claims from inheritors of estates who have not been found when research for potential heirs have been conducted.
PI insurance broker launches new smartphone app
One PI insurance broker has recently launched a new smartphone app for professionals in the IT industry, allowing them to get business liability insurance price quotes or even purchase cover directly.
New PI insurance app available to professionals and tradesmen on smartphones
An innovative new smartphone application specifically designed to secure professional indemnity insurance at the click of a button has been launched by an insurance broker recently and seems sure to gain ready approval by professionals and tradesmen.


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WASHINGTON, DC — Air Force officials are making a few changes to the physical fitness test used to assess the fitness of airmen, according to a recent Air Force report. Changes are to be in place by early September.
In January 2004, the Air Force underwent a major change in the way it looked at fitness. As part of the Fit to Fight program, the service adopted a more stringent physical fitness assessment that measures aerobic fitness, physical strength/endurance and body composition. Now, 18 months into the program, Air Force senior leaders are tweaking the assessment to make it even better, said Lt. Gen. (Dr.) George Peach Taylor Jr., Air Force surgeon general.
"We have gotten together a group of scientists and have done surveys asking folks if they like the assessment and are there issues with it," Dr. Taylor said. "[We are] now in the middle of updating a few changes to the Air Force instruction that defines the fitness evaluation."
Updates to fitness assessment will include a change in how body composition is measured, a new table for the running portion of the test that takes into account the runner's elevation, and a change in the number of days an airman must wait before retesting after having scored in the marginal category.
Under the original fitness evaluation, body composition scores were based on abdominal circumference only. The updated test will now direct that body composition also be measured using body mass index (BMI). Airmen with a BMI of less than 25 will earn the full 30 points for body composition. For airmen with a BMI of 25 and above, the results of the waist measurement will be used to calculate their test scores, said Dr. Taylor.
"That will still be an important measure of their health," he said. "Waist measure is closely related to increased risk for metabolic syndrome, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. Fat distribution is the critical indicator, as opposed to weight."
Those who score marginal, between 70 and 74.9 points, will now have 90 days to retest; currently, retest for marginal category is 180 days. This will be consistent with the retest time for poor scores, which are those less than 70.
Changes to the fitness test will also include adjustment for those at high-altitude installations. This applies to those at installations with an elevation of 5,000 feet or greater, Dr. Taylor said.
"We'll use the formula for altitude calculations recommended by the National Collegiate Athletic Association," he said.
The Air Force continues to look at ways to improve the fitness evaluation and remains committed to the Fit to Fight program, Dr. Taylor said, because the program has proven successful.
"Participation at fitness centers is up 30 percent now," he said. "And if you go to the field, like in Iraq or Afghanistan, you will find a continued focus on health."


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Baltimore Orioles star Chris Davis makes most of new start
BALTIMORE -- By the time you're 25 years old, baseball already has a pretty good idea of what you are. You're no longer a prospect. So if you're still in the minors, you're an "organizational player." Or if you manage to get to the big leagues, you'll probably never stick -- and if you do, you're a fifth starter or a fourth outfielder or a lefty specialist, at best. You may eventually "figure it out" and improve your standing, but the gains will be only incremental. Time is no longer on your side.
In the summer of 2011, Chris Davis, 25 at the time, had seen his baseball ID all but cemented: He was a classic example of the "Four-A" (or "Quadruple-A") slugger -- good enough to dominate Class AAA pitching, but not good enough to stick in the majors. Even his colorful nickname -- "Crush" Davis -- evoked Kevin Costner's protagonist from the movie "Bull Durham," who had made the big leagues once a long time ago but couldn't stick.
The story of how Davis morphed from a Four-A flameout for the Texas Rangers in the summer of 2011 to the most prolific slugger in the majors for the Baltimore Orioles in the summer of 2013 is one of perseverance, faith and personal growth.
But it is also an example of how baseball is sometimes flat-out wrong. Sometimes you are more than what you appear to be at 25. Sometimes all it takes is a fresh start and a team willing to give you a proper chance, as the Orioles did after a fateful July 2011 trade.
"I think there was always the potential to put this kind of production up," Davis, 27, said at his locker last week at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. "I think the biggest thing this year is the fact I've been in [the lineup] every day."
The numbers are staggering: Through Saturday, Davis's 30 home runs led the majors by a half-dozen and put him on pace to hit 59 by year's end. His slugging percentage of .724 also led the majors by a wide margin and, should it stay there, would be the highest recorded since Barry Bonds in 2004. He also led the majors in total bases (213) and extra-base hits (55) and ranked second in on-base-plus-slugging percentage (1.133) and adjusted OPS+ (201).
But the numbers alone hardly do justice to Davis's breathtaking power. He doesn't hit fluky wall-scrapers or wind-blown luck-jobs. He hits towering moon shots, screaming three-woods and tape-measure rockets. He has also been known to hit homers with a broken bat, off his front foot, with one hand and on pitches well outside the strike zone.
Case in point: It's April 28 in Oakland, tie ballgame, eighth inning. Davis is facing Athletics reliever Sean Doolittle, a hard-throwing lefty. After getting ahead 0-2 on a pair of fastballs, Doolittle tries to get Davis to chase a nasty curveball just off the outside corner, and Davis bites. Fooled by both the speed and trajectory of the pitch, Davis is out on his front foot, reaching, and is forced to make a defensive hack -- the kind that hopefully will result in a weak foul ball and another chance.
By the time Davis makes contact, his left hand has come off the bat completely, but with his right hand, Davis puts the barrel of the bat on the ball and yanks it -- over the fence in right-center, a home run blast that measured 419 feet.
With one hand. Off his front foot. On an 0-2 curveball off the plate from a tough lefty.
"Yeah, I remember it," Davis said. "That's one of those times where you're like, 'Did that really happen?' "
Orioles hitting coach Jim Presley also remembered it. "How did he do that?" Presley asked rhetorically. "Well, just look at him."
Power and size were never a problem for Christopher Lyn Davis. He was nine pounds and 22 inches at birth, and by high school had grown to a muscular 230 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame.
"He was probably the strongest guy I knew," said Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams, who was briefly a teammate of Davis's on the Longview (Texas) High School football team.
A fifth-round draft pick out of Navarro Junior College in 2006 by the Rangers -- the team he had grown up rooting for -- Davis put up massive numbers at every level of the minor leagues, advancing to Class AA within a year of signing and getting his first call-up to the majors within about two years. His promising 2008 rookie season included 17 homers in just 295 at-bats.
But Davis's time with the Rangers is best defined by his failures, and the indignities he endured because of them: His whopping 150 strikeouts in 419 plate appearances in 2009. His two demotions to Class AAA in 2010. The Rangers' decision to leave him off their postseason roster that October.
By the time he failed to make the Rangers out of spring training in 2011, Davis knew his career had reached a crossroads. If he was ever going to become something in this game, he had to leave his hometown team.
"There were already opinions formed about me" in Texas, Davis said, "and I knew that. I knew what they thought of me as a player, what they thought I was gonna be. It was time for me to go somewhere else. . . . I'll never forget the last time they sent me down. That was the point where I said, 'If it's not meant to be, it's not meant to be. But let's get this over with.' "
By July 2011, a motivated Davis -- "I was playing for 29 other teams at that point," he said -- was making a mockery of Class AAA pitching, hitting .368 with a .405 on-base percentage and an .824 slugging percentage, with 24 homers in 48 games.
One of the opposing GMs trying to pry him away from the Rangers was Baltimore's Andy MacPhail, who had already agreed with Rangers counterpart Jon Daniels on the framework of a deal that would send ace reliever Koji Uehara to Texas in exchange for pitcher Tommy Hunter. But MacPhail wanted Davis added to the deal, and the Rangers responded by insisting the Orioles kick in a substantial amount of cash to offset Uehara's salary.
The Orioles refused -- until a separate trade with the Pirates that sent first baseman Derrek Lee to Pittsburgh freed up some cash, and the Orioles agreed to send $2 million to the Rangers. The deal was done.
"The Rangers, in our view, were the most talented team in baseball," MacPhail said in a telephone interview. Davis "really couldn't find a spot to play. They had players ahead of him who were quite successful. In our view, he just needed a prolonged opportunity at the major league level to see if he could translate his minor league numbers into major league numbers."
Soon after Davis joined the Orioles, Manager Buck Showalter -- who had managed the Rangers in 2006 when they drafted Davis -- called him into his office and laid out the team's vision.
"He sat me down," Davis recalled, "and said, 'Look, we obviously like you. It's not an open-ended ticket. You still have to produce. But we're going to give you the opportunity. It's whatever you make of it.' "
Still, it would take months before he could establish himself in Baltimore as an everyday player. Even as Davis was on his way to clubbing 33 homers in 2012, Showalter would sit him down the stretch against tough left-handed starters, choosing the likes of Lew Ford and Steve Tolleson ahead of him.
It wasn't until April 2013 that Davis was given a full-time position -- first base, where he has been surprisingly proficient -- and an unquestioned spot in the Orioles' lineup.
Thirty Davis home runs and 46 Orioles wins later, baseball has newly categorized him: At 27, Chris Davis is, for now at least, the most prolific slugger in the game.


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Dominique Dawes (b. 1976) is an American Olympic gymnast. She was the first African American female to win an Olympic gymnastics medal (the bronze in 1992) and was also the first to win an Olympic gold in gymnastics in 1996. She performed in a music video by Prince "Betcha by Golly Wow," acted on a number of television shows, and briefly appeared on Broadway in a revival of the musical Grease, playing cheerleader Patty Simcox. She is now a renowned public speaker on certain issues relating to health, sports participation, equality, and self-esteem. She is also part of the advisory board for Sesame Workshop's "Healthy Habits for Life."
She appeared in Season 29 of Sesame Street to demonstrate up, down, fast and slow to Telly Monster. She also appeared in a Healthy Habits for Life segment to do some froggy jumps with Rosita.


text: The quantum mechanics of inflation features crucially in the way we understand the power spectrum of fluctuations that gives rise to the temperature anisotropy observed by WMAP and PLANCK. This workshop proposes to investigate a number of issues concerning the calculation of loops as well as the problems associated with the late time or infrared behaviour of fields in de Sitter space. A better understanding of quantum fields in de Sitter may also shed light on the current state of acceleration of the Universe.


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Sporty and stylish for every occasion: the BMW 5 Series Sedan is always ahead of the competition. Athletic and muscular in appearance, it embodies success through quality design and precise attention to detail.
The BMW 5 Series Touring is the master of its class and is equipped with cutting-edge technology, maximum functionality and plenty of sporting flair. A versatile all-rounder that offers the space for all manner of activities.
Whether you are looking for a new or used BMW 5 Series vehicle, you can find all the information right here. You can also locate your nearest dealer and request a test drive.


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The moon rises from behind the Chugach Mountains above the Anchorage, Alaska skyline.
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Fireworks over Anchorage, Alaska below the Chugach Mountains during the 2016 Fur Rondezvous celebration
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2014 Fur Rendezvous Fireworks from Ship Creek
2015 Fur Rondy Fireworks
2015 Fur Rondy Fireworks over Anchorage, Alaska taken from below Earthquake Park.
Fireworks over Anchorage, Alaska during the annual Fur Rondy Festival. 2012
Anchorage, Alaska skyline at sunset
Anchorage, Alaska from Point Woronzof.
Anchorage, Alaska with Mt Susitna (Sleeping Lady) in the background on the shores of Cook Inlet.
Anchorage, Alaska at sunset
Taking in the view of Anchorage and surrounding area from 3000 feet above in Chugach State Park from below Wolverine Peak at Near Point.
The moon rises over the Chugach Mountains and the Anchorage, Alaska skyline.
Fur Rondy 2013 Fireworks over Town Square in Anchorage, Alaska.
The moon sets behind Mt Susitna - Sleeping Lady from Point Woronzof in Anchorage
The fog had rolled into Anchorage so I drove up to Glen Alps. Didn't expect the different colors from the lights shining up through the fog.
Full moon rising over Anchorage, Alaska
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The Verge is reporting that Verizon is finally getting a version of Nokia's flagship Lumia 920 phone. The phone is reportedly called the "Nokia Laser" (REAL TIMELY, GUYS).
The Lumia 920, of course, has been an AT&T exclusive since its launch. The Laser will be released alongside another Lumia phone from Nokia's forthcoming "Catwalk" line, which is supposed to be slimmer, lighter and made of aluminum.
Both should be out later this year. That would be great news for Windows Phone fans on Verizon, who have the very good HTC 8X, but no premium Nokia phone. We'd expect to hear something about all of Nokia's new phones at MWC next month, and probably not toooo much of a wait after that. Nokia told us at CES that it wants to avoid a situation like last year, where it would announce a phone, and then wait months to release it. Fingers crossed that means we'll see these phones sooner rather than later. [Verge]


text: Jeannette Eyerly, one of the first authors to bring serious issues like death, abortion, and drugs to the once-bubble-gum world of young adult fiction, has died at the age of 100. In addition to writing popular novels like Drop-Out, More Than a Summer Love, and A Girl Like Me, Eyerly was also a mental health advocate. She campaigned to reduce the stigma of mental illness, and to provide alternatives to hospital care — she even helped found a mental health center in Polk County, Iowa. RIP Jeannette Eyerly, and kudos for addressing people's hardships, both in fiction and in life. [NY Times]


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WILMINGTON - Organizers say Oktoberfest at Whiteface Mountain is a great celebration of the summer past, the autumn that is here, and the winter ahead.
"It's 22 years in a row of beer, brat and Bavarian culture," said Jon Lundin, spokesman for the state Olympic Regional Development Agency. "I think for a lot of people, it's their countdown to the start of the ski season."
Whiteface Mountain's Oktoberfest is set for 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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The alphorn — or alpine horn — is a mainstay of Oktoberfest tradition and is one of the attractions at the annual event being held at Whiteface Mountain Oct. 5 and 6.
"There will be bands and Bavarian music throughout the entire weekend," Lundin said.
That includes long Swiss alpenhorns, which will be played by musicians from the top of the gondola, Lundin said.
There will also be traditional Bavarian food like brats and knackwurst, and of course plenty of beer, for sale.
Vendors will be set up outside the ski lodge selling traditional Adirondack foods and crafts, and there will be a section for kids with games and rides.
"There's something for everybody," Lundin said.
He noted that gondola rides might be popular this weekend. He said he thought the leaves were at peak colors last weekend, but in the middle of the week, there was still plenty of color on Whiteface.
Admission to Oktoberfest is $16 for adults, or $30 with a gondola ride; $10 for juniors and seniors, or $24 with a gondola ride.


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Banned drunk driver crashes in Ferrisburgh
FERRISBURGH — A transient man serving a lifetime driving ban for alcohol-related offenses crashed his car into a trees off Sand Road in Ferrisburgh on Oct. 27, injuring himself in the process.
Vermont State Police cited Kenneth A. Jennings Jr., 49, for driving under the influence and driving with a criminally suspended license. Police said he was driving a 1990 Chevrolet Silverado southbound on Sand Road when he lost control of the vehicle and went off the west side of the road, colliding with a moderate-size tree.
Police said Jennings sustained multiple injuries — including a fractured left knee, fractured rib and dislocated right hip. He was taken to Fletcher Allen Healthcare for treatment. Authorities cited alcohol use and speed as contributing factors in the accident.
The vehicle sustained massive front-end damage.
While at the accident scene, state police found out that Jennings' license was under criminal suspension for life and that he also had three active warrants, for driving under the influence (fourth offense), driving with a criminally suspended license (sixth offense), and for escape from the Vermont Department of Corrections.
Jennings is due to be arraigned at the Addison County Courthouse on Dec. 31 to answer to the charges, according to police.


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Board of Directors
Himanshu H. Shah has served as our chairman of the board since June 2014 and director of the board since November 2013. Mr. Shah is the founder and president of Shah Capital and a managing general partner of Shah Capital Opportunity Fund LP. Mr. Shah has over 26 years of experience in global capital markets. He also serves as chairman of Marius Pharmaceuticals Inc. He received his master of business administration degree from the University of Akron and bachelor of commerce degree from Gujarat University in India.
Mr. Ti has served as our Chief Executive Officer since January 2016, and as a director of the Board of Directors since November 2016. Mr. Ti brings more than twenty years of business and management expertise to the Company. He previously served as the CEO of Virtual Gateway Labs, Inc., a subsidiary of UTStarcom. Prior to that, Mr. Ti served various roles at UTStarcom, including Senior Vice-President of Advanced Network Architecture Technologies, Senior Vice-President of Research & Development, and General Manager of the Broadband Business Unit. Before joining UTStarcom, Mr. Ti was the Director of Application & Marketing of Advanced Communication Devices Corporation, which was acquired by UTStarcom in 2001. He received a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Santa Clara University in 1993.
Mr. Sean Shao currently serves as (i) independent director and chairman of the audit committee of: 21Vianet Group, Inc., a carrier-neutral internet data center services provider listed on NASDAQ since August 2015; Jumei International Holding Ltd., an e-commerce company listed on NYSE since May 2014; LightInTheBox Holdings Co. Ltd., an e-commerce company listed on NYSE since June 2013 and UTStarcom Holdings Corp., a provider of broadband equipment and solutions listed on NASDAQ since October 2012, (ii) independent director and chairman of the audit and compensation committees of China Biologic Products, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company listed on NASDAQ since July 2008. He served as the chief financial officer and a Board member of Trina Solar Limited from 2006 to 2008 and from 2015 to 2017, respectively. In addition, Mr. Shao served from 2004 to 2006 as the chief financial officer of ChinaEdu Corporation, an educational service provider, and of Watchdata Technologies Ltd., a Chinese security software company. Prior to that, Mr. Shao worked at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu CPA Ltd. for approximately a decade. Mr. Shao received his master's degree in health care administration from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1988 and his bachelor's degree in art from East China Normal University in 1982. Mr. Shao is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Hong Liang Lu has served as a director since June 1991. Mr. Lu served as Chairman of the Board from March 2003 to December 2006 and from July 2008 to August 2009. From June 1991 until July 2008, Mr. Lu served as our Chief Executive Officer and from June 1991 until July 2007 he also served as our President. In June 1991, Mr. Lu cofounded UTStarcom, Inc. under its prior name, Unitech Telecom, Inc., which subsequently acquired StarCom Network Systems, Inc. in September 1995. From 1986 through December 1990, Mr. Lu served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Kyocera Unison, a majority-owned subsidiary of Kyocera International, Inc. Mr. Lu served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Unison World, Inc., a software development company from 1983 until its merger with Kyocera in 1986. From 1979 to 1983, Mr. Lu served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Unison World, Inc. Mr. Lu holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley.
Ms. Zhang has served as the director since November, 2017. Ms. Zhang received an MBA degree from the Graduate University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. She earned a Bachelor degree in Economics at Minzu University of China. Ms. Zhang has rich experience in the areas of investment and financial management, strategic management and organization restructuring. Since 2015, she has been the assistant to the general manager of Beijing E-town International Investment & Development Co., Ltd., as well as to the leaders of its subsidiaries. Before that, she had various management roles at Beijing E-town, Orient Cultural Asset Management Co., Ltd. and Sheng Andi Investment Management Consulting Co., Ltd.


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EL SEGUNDO – Strong sales of American Girl dolls and Fisher-Price toys helped boost El Segundo-based Mattel's third-quarter results, setting the stage for the biggest U.S. toy maker ahead of the critical holiday season.
The results topped Wall Street expectations and sent its shares 4 percent higher in premarket trading. They also indicate how the company is likely to perform during the last three months of the year, when toy makers can earn up to 40 percent of its annual revenue.
This year, retailers including Wal-Mart, Kmart and Toys R Us have beefed up layaway and reservation services to encourage shoppers to buy toys early in the season.
Mattel said its net income was $365.9 million, or $1.04 per share, for the period ended Sept. 30. That's up from $300.8 million, or 86 cents per share, a year ago.
Analysts expected 99 cents per share, according to a poll by FactSet.
Revenue for the El Segundo-based company rose 4 percent to $2.08 billion, topping Wall Street's estimate of $2.07 billion.
Fisher Price sales increased 6 percent, while American Girl rose 16 percent. Sales of Hot Wheels were flat, while Barbie declined 4 percent. Mattel reported strong sales of Monster High products, while sales of games tied to the "Cars 2" movie fell.
Sales climbed in North America and abroad, with international results pressured by foreign currency exchange rates.
Cost controls also helped boost gross profit, which improved to 53.7 percent, from 47.8 percent a year ago. Gross profit measures profit after the cost of sales.
Smaller rival Hasbro Inc., which makes Monopoly, Nerf and My Little Pony, reports its results on Monday.
Mattel Inc. also announced Tuesday that its board declared a fourth-quarter dividend of 31 cents per share. The dividend will be paid Dec. 14 to shareholders of record on Nov. 28.
Its shares rose $1.47, or 4.2 percent, to $36.89 in premarket trading. If that holds in regular trading, it would top Mattel's 52-week high of $36.25 set on Sept. 18.