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Savvy US chipmakers are hitching their wagons to Chinese smartphone makers, willing to sacrifice profit margins to boost sales volumes in the world's second-largest mobile phone market.
As demand in developed economies stagnates, a handful of component suppliers, including Qualcomm Inc and Synaptics Inc, have left competitors in their wake by expanding in China, where sales of cheap phones made by home-grown companies eclipse pricier models made by Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and Apple Inc.
Increased exposure to China has diluted chipmakers' gross profit margins to somewhere in the mid-40% range from an average of nearer 50% in developed markets, analysts estimate. The rewards lie in the huge volumes demanded by Chinese handset makers.
"The guys that have traditionally been focused on the developed markets are now starting to see a slowdown," said Stewart Stecker, research analyst at asset management firm AlphaOne Capital Partners.
"The guys that are most focused on emerging markets are seeing healthy growth rates."
Brisk demand for low-priced Android devices in China was the main driver of a 39% jump in global smartphone shipments during the quarter ended Sept 30, according to data published by market research firm IDC.
IDC forecasts that annual smartphone shipments in China, already an US$80bil (RM255bil) market, will rise in value to US$120bil (RM382.5bil) by 2017. That's 460 million handsets in need of chips, filters and other components.
A new wave of Asian smartphone makers has emerged to help meet this demand for low-end handsets; companies such as Lenovo Group Ltd, ZTE Corp and Xiaomi Tech — the rising star of cheap, made-in-China smartphones.
"We end up selling more lower-end components into China, which tend in general to be a little lower-margin," said Rick Bergman, chief executive of Synaptics, a San Jose, California-based supplier of touchscreen chips.
In its financial year ended June 29, Synaptics reported a 10% rise in revenue from China, a market that accounted for about 60% of the company's revenue in the period.
None of the companies mentioned in this article provided data about their margins in China relative to the United States and other regions.
Jeffrey Schreiner, analyst at brokerage Feltl & Co, estimated Synaptics' long-term gross margins in a range of 46% to 48% as its sales to China grow, compared with 48% to 50% in developed markets.
"The trade-off is that you're going to chase the growing part of the market with high volumes," he said.
Shares of Synaptics, which also supplies chips to Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC Corp's One model and Sony Corp's water-resistant Xperia — both of which are popular with Chinese consumers — have risen about 60% this year.
Its shares have outperformed those of competitors such as Audience Inc, Atmel Corp and Maxim Integrated Products Inc — each of which has been stung by inventory reductions at Samsung, their No. 1 customer, and are only now beginning to move into China in a big way.
China revenues
San Diego-based Qualcomm accounts for nearly half of global sales of the "baseband" chips that connect mobile phones to cellular networks. The company derived nearly half its revenue from China in fiscal 2013 ending September 30, up from 32% in 2011.
Qualcomm declined to comment for this article.
The company's stock, up 17% this year, trades at 14.3 times forward earnings — a discount to the sector average of 29.3, suggesting that its potential has yet to be priced in.
"The trends we are seeing in China are just getting started," said AlphaOne Capital's Stecker, whose company owns shares in RF Micro Devices Inc and Avago Technologies Ltd.
Avago, which makes radio-frequency filters that extend battery life and enable smartphones to work across multiple frequencies, relied on China for 41% of its revenue last year, up from 30% in 2011.
Its stock, up 41% this year, is worth 22% more than its close on Friday at US$44.61 (RM142.19), according to Thomson Reuters StarMine's intrinsic valuation model, a calculation of where a stock should trade based on its most likely growth trajectory over the next decade or more.
Cracking the Chinese market is not easy for US component makers, which are up against the local knowledge and 24-hour support teams of Asian chipmakers.
The most successful to date have been able to emulate Asian rivals — companies such as Taiwan's MediaTek Inc, which provides design assistance to niche smartphone makers that lack the capital and expertise to design their own phones.
Cypress Semiconductor Corp, a San Francisco-based company, has developed cheaper touch sensors for low-end Chinese smartphones that reduce the overall price of the phone, executive vice-president Hassane El-Khoury told Reuters.
Cypress relied on its China business for 43% of its revenue last year, compared with 39% two years earlier.
In the case of Qualcomm, Asian smartphone makers pay lower royalties for the company's network technology and shun its top-tier offerings in favor of cheaper components, all of which eats into profitability.
"Component suppliers have to be willing to accept lower prices, and the phones may have less functionality, so they may have older generations of chips," said Josh Spencer, portfolio manager for the T. Rowe Price Global Technology fund.
The fund, however, likes Qualcomm enough to invest. It also owns shares in Avago, Cypress and Synaptics — which offers its touchscreen chips to Asian buyers at lower prices to match regional competitors.
Catching up
There is still hope for those chipmakers that missed the first boat to China, analysts said, as the market is big enough to prop up sales for latecomers.
"The penetration of smartphones is very low," said Jay Srivatsa, analyst at Chardan Capital Markets. "As that market continues to mature, you are going to see more and more handsets being sold."
In addition to their swelling domestic market, Chinese phone makers are shipping affordable phones to emerging economies elsewhere in Asia and Latin America — all of which makes them lucrative customers for US component suppliers.
"In markets such as China and Latin America, demand for feature phones fell significantly (in the third quarter) as users rushed to replace their old models with smartphones," said Anshul Gupta, principal analyst at market research firm Gartner.
Audience's non-Samsung revenue — mainly revenue from China — will account for 20% to 25% of its total revenue in the fourth quarter, Chief Executive Peter Santos told Reuters. It was 12% in the second quarter.
As it catches up with competitors with a larger presence in China, Audience, which makes chips that filter out background noise, is beginning now to win business from Xiaomi Tech and ZTE, as well as Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and Lenovo.
"The sheer size of the market makes (China) attractive," said Brian Colello, analyst at Morningstar, who estimated gross margins of around 40% for chipmakers selling into China.
"It's lower margin, but volume growth makes up for it." — Reuters
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Effort good, execution not as Lincoln stays undefeated
By Jeff Benjamin
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[January 11, 2014]
SPRINGFIELD — Perhaps it was
looking ahead to a matchup with top-ranked Springfield Lanphier next
Friday. Maybe it was the early dismissal on Friday caused by a power
outage. Heck, maybe it might even have been the effects of the
geomagnetic storm causing atmospheric turmoil on the Earth.
"Don't get me wrong, the kids played hard tonight. I was
pleased with that," Lincoln coach Neil Alexander said. "What we
weren't good with was the decision-making; quick shots, errant
passes, a lot of things."
After the dominance at Collinsville was followed by the
less-than-stellar effort last Saturday against Normal West, Railer
Nation was hoping for a return to the tournament form. However, for
the second game in a row, it felt as though the Railers did just
enough to come away with a 14-point win.
Now, you may say a 14-point win is not too bad. Maybe the
expectations are too much. Well, it's not the margin, it's the
"This is something we had issues with last year," Alexander said.
"We had trouble closing out games, and we worked on that this
summer. At Collinsville, that's how we want it; if you're up 20, get
to 30. We want that running clock. That's how to finish out games."
The start of the game gave hope the Railers would hit the gas and
go, as an 8-0 run put Lincoln up early. Springfield found it
difficult to even set up their offense, as time and again the
Lincoln defense, led by Joey Olden, kept tipping passes and forcing
turnovers. Three-pointers from Max Cook and Tyler Horchem sandwiched
around an Edward Bowlby lay-in of a Cook lob put Lincoln on top.
The Senators remained undaunted and took advantage of some sloppy ballhandling to run off seven in a row to cut the Railer lead to
one. The game of runs continued with Lincoln notching the next six,
including a 3 from Bowlby. Up 14-7, the Railers allowed five in a row to see their advantage
down to two. A perfectly executed backdoor play resulted in a Payton
Ebelherr layup to give Lincoln the 16-12 lead going to the second.
Going into the game, the Railers had averaged giving up about six
points in the first quarter, not allowing double-digit scoring in
the first 11 games. Over the last two, both Normal West and
Springfield have bested that plateau (14 for West and 12 on Friday
The defense held the Senators to only a single 3-point basket in
the second quarter. Unfortunately, the offense could not take full
advantage. Block got the scoring started on a three-point play after
a tough drive down the lane while getting fouled. Olden followed up
with a steal and layup, a basket where the Railers caught a break
when the officials let go what appeared to be a kick of the ball,
leading to Olden's score. After the Senator 3, Olden was fouled
across the head as he made a layup. After his free throw, Max Cook
ended the first-half scoring with his third basket of the night, and
the Railers led at the half 26-15.
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Lincoln seemed to take control of the game with a 7-0 run to start
the third. Lincoln went up 33-17 on a Max Cook layup, taking
advantage of the lack of effort on the part of Springfield's
6-foot-8 scoring leader Obediah Church. After Church missed 3-point
bank shots, his frustrations left him under his basket, upset at the
misses and lack of calls from the officials. His absence on the
defensive end left the lane wide open, and Cook schooled his
defender all the way to the rim. Just like the first half, if you
thought the Senators were going away, they were not, as a 5-0 run
pulled the game back to an 11-point margin.
The Railers were able to get baskets from Olden and Bowlby near
the end of the quarter, and Lincoln had stretched the lead to 12
heading to the fourth, 37-25.
After Springfield (4-10, 1-4) cut the lead to 10, the Railers got
a big 3 from Will Cook. The junior's 3 from the left corner put
Lincoln up 40-27. Lincoln seemingly put the game out of reach as
they went on a 12-2 run on the strength on two 3s from Bowlby and a
couple of drives to the basket by Max Cook. The senior point guard
used his veteran guile to get to the basket at will against his
defender, a freshman.
With the Railers up 52-30, the hope was that they would continue
to push the right buttons. However, over the last four minutes, the
team seemed to shift into cruise control. A string of 3s from long
range by Keon Day pulled the Senators as close as 11, but it would
not be enough on the rainy Friday night.
Lincoln placed two players in double figures, with Max Cook
scoring a season-high 15 points and Bowlby adding 13. Olden scored
nine along with playing tough pressure defense, while Block scored
seven and Horchem added six. Will Cook scored three while Ebelherr
chipped in with two.
Lincoln will try to put forth a closer-to-32-minute effort on
both ends of the court on Saturday night as Jacksonville visits Roy
S. Anderson Gymnasium. This is the game rescheduled from December
due to the weather. The varsity is set to start at 6:30, with the
sophomore game tipping at 5 p.m.
M.Cook 6-12 2-3 15, Bowlby 5-9 0-1 13, Olden 4-6 1-1 9, Block 2-7
3-5 7, Horchem 2-4 0-0 6, W.Cook 1-4 0-0 3, Ebelherr 1-2 0-0 2,
Krusz 0-1 0-0 0. Team 21-45 6-10 55. 3-point field goals 7-19 (Bowlby
3-7, Horchem 2-3, M.Cook 1-3, W.Cook 1-2, Block 0-2, Olden 0-1,
Ebelherr 0-1).
Nelson 17, Church 10, Day 9, Watters 3, Kincaid 2.
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Jerry Brown has announced plans for three forums focusing on the budget, with the first to be held next Wednesday in Sacramento. The entire legislature has been invited. Details are sparse, in typical Brown fashion.
Here's my hope for the sessions: that Brown conducts them Socratically. Instead of making any clear declarations, he should ask the public and legislators lots of difficult questions that illustrate the contradictions -- and the absurdity -- of the current process. That would set the stage for broader reform of the process itself.
Budget forums aren't new and they aren't panaceas. Schwarzenegger had more town halls on the budget than anyone could count. But every little bit helps. And if these events force the public to think harder about the budget process -- and recognize how broken things are, they are very much worth doing.


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A quick set of random-ish pictures of various stages of development of bits and bobs.
Huxley Seedling is still in progress there are over 100 pictures of Huxley Seedling yet to be moved to my PC from Midges camera.
Part of the full build instruction set for the final version.
There have been many many re-designs and improvements made over the last year.
Here is a quick over view of some of the other projects:-
http://reprap.org/wiki/BIQ_SanguinoCNC PCBs arrived on Thursday first pictures.
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BIQ_SanguinoCNC /Laser is a new project for controlling CNC machines or Laser cutters with a a 3D printing ability.
In fact the first two CNC machines it is going to control here are Big Bertha the 1200mm x 620mm CNC and a new Project the CNC lathe very basic design Idea is to take 500mm of stock material to drill and cut parts to length in an automated fashion.. (not holding my breath on this idea yet but looks promising)
The Huxley seedling A frames are becoming a universal building block for all sorts of new Ideas projects
60 BIQ opto end-stops made - only enough end-stops for 20 Huxley Seeding Kits
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This Paper applies public-choice and modern regulatory theory to the twentieth-century Roman Catholic Church and atte mpts to discover why the decision was made, in 1966, to absolve Catho lics from the requirement that meat not be eaten on most Fridays of t he year. The authors provide a cartel analysis of the institutional b ackground and power structure of the College of Cardinals within the Church. They then argue that self-interest, economic geography, and a n expanded number of third-world voters in the College of Cardinals a re the keys to understanding why Pope Paul IV decided to change the r elative price of meat and to alter penance rules in 1966. Copyright 1987 by WWZ and Helbing & Lichtenhahn Verlag ARGENT
Article provided by Blackwell Publishing in its journal Kyklos.
Volume (Year) : 40 (1987)
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Below is the paper. If anyone is interested in reading it as a PDF as opposed to a blog post, contact Jessica or me and we would be more than happy to send it to you. Enjoy.
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Conference Paper
Big Data Analytics
Football Statistics Super Bowl Winning Teams
This paper was written as a summary for a project that was completed for INSY 4970 at Auburn University.
Unless otherwise specifically stated, the information contained herein is made available to the public by Jessica Clemmensen, Wilson Lyle and Auburn University for reference or non-profit use. The intent of this paper was to further understand the sport of football and how success can be attained.
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Executive Summary
At the beginning of the semester in INSY 4970, the project group decided to develop a big data, data mining project that would seek to develop a model that would accurately predict Super Bowl winners. In order to complete the project, the group downloaded statistics from ESPN's website which lists statistics for all teams beginning in 2002 for regular and playoff seasons.
In order to narrow the scope of the project, a set of hypothesis and research questions were utilized to explore data within the regular and playoff seasons. While these questions focused on the statistical data from ESPN, miscellaneous circumstances were also considered such as emotional effects on player performance and circumstances surrounding the Super Bowl. Microsoft Excel, Minitab, and Orange Canvas software packages were used during data analysis.
The project group analyzed a variety of statistics, looking for trends within the data that was unique to Super Bowl winning teams. The team analyzed effects of first round byes, compared playoff performance to regular season performance, and attempted to define the concept of an "elite" quarterback during the playoff season. Regular season analysis included developing correlated characteristics of eventual winners, defining the term "hot" when referring to teams, examining offensive and defensive strategies, as well as establishing conference difficulty.
After data analysis was completed, the project team determined that there was not a complete model that would accurately predict the outcome of the Super Bowl for all teams over the last 11 seasons. However, there were characteristics that were common to all Super Bowl winning teams. Such characteristics are a balanced offense, as well as game strategy. Championship winning teams tend to balance both offense and defense, but both offense and defense are above average. Quarterbacks tend to improve between the regular and playoff seasons. Conference difficulty, historically, does not indicate which team will win the Super Bowl. Though emotional influence cannot be quantified, the project group believes this is a motivating factor in previous championship teams.
The Super Bowl can be called the television event of the year, garnering a staggering 109 million viewers in 2013 alone. Viewers tune in to watch their favorite team try to capture the Lombardi Trophy, placing bets and yelling at the television. Americans across the country end their Sunday evenings at least once year happy or miserable, depending on whether or not the final score favored their wishes.
The score may indicate the outcome of the game, but what factors contribute to a team's win? This question has many possible answers, but it requires an in-depth analysis of statistics for the winning teams of past Super Bowl games. If one could accurately predict the winner of the Super Bowl based on statistics, not only bragging rights could be earned but financial gain. In 2012, Super Bowl viewers wagered an estimated $93,899,840 on various bets. Predicting the winner of the Super Bowl with confidence could finance a college education, buy a new car or a trip abroad, and with so many viewing and actively invested in the game, there is a plethora of data to analyze.
The question the project team sought to answer is: are there certain patterns or trends that eventual Super Bowl winning teams show? In order to provide a solution to this question, it is necessary to develop an initial starting point. As a team, it was decided that the best approach would be to group questions by regular season and playoff season performance. The questions are listed below.
During the playoffs:
1. How many eventual winners had first round byes?
2. Does the way the teams perform during the regular season line up with how they played during the playoffs or do many teams just go on an unprecedented Championship run?
3. Most experts would say that you must have an "Elite QB" to win a Super Bowl (10 of last 12). What makes a QB Elite? Is this a catch-22? Many QB's aren't actually considered elite until after they win a super bowl. This begs the question of how you determine if a QB is on his way to becoming elite.
During the regular season:
4. Are there specific stat categories that eventual champions excel at (PPG, OPPG, YPG, 4th down conversion percentage etc.)?
5. Many teams enter the playoffs "Hot" (Giants 2012, Packers 2011). Do most eventual champions end the regular season "Hot"? How do you consider a team "Hot"? The last 8 games? 4 games?
6. Do most eventual champions run similar offenses? Pass/Run/Balanced?
7. Do most eventual champions rely on their Defense? Offense? Neither?
8. Running back-by-committee has becoming increasingly popular in the last 10 years. Do most eventual champions rely on a single back or multiple?
9. Does the eventual champion come from the "easier" conference?
The three italicized questions are believed to provide the most insight to the question at hand. The group also considered miscellaneous circumstances surrounding the Super Bowl such as Ray Lewis' impending retirement this year and the effect of Hurricane Katrina in the 2010 match up.
The group retrieved all data except AFC and NFC records from ESPN's website (http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistcs). AFC and NFC records were downloaded from a visualization website (http://visual.ly/afc-vs-nfc-records-year?view=true). The data was compiled using visual basic; however, at times during data compilation it was necessary to manually input data in Excel. The manually input data included byes, running back-by-committee, and data associated with miscellaneous circumstances. Though data collection included both manual and coded input components, it was all gathered from ESPN.com except for the aforementioned conference records. For data group members did not enter manually, Visual Basic Macros were written to compile and manipulate the data. The Visual Basic Macros created workbooks which housed statistical data for seven categories: defense, downs, passing, receiving, returning, rushing and total, and each category's data was stored in three workbooks. Of the three workbooks, the first held the statistics for the regular season for every team. The second consisted of statistics from the playoffs for all teams that made it. The third workbook was comprised of all opposing team statistics for each team. Unfortunately, the group could not find anywhere that had playoff statistics for opposing teams, so the opposing team statistics were limited to the regular season. The group consequently did not analyze the opposing team statistics. All of the workbooks had essentially the same macro, which consisted of a single "for" loop. Each "for" loop; the Macro created a new spreadsheet with the name of the year, and then inserted the data from ESPN.com. Lastly, it deleted all of the unnecessary rows before and after the necessary data. Unnecessary data in these rows included links to other aspects of the ESPN website which did not pertain to the project. The only difference between workbooks was the specific URL because a different statistic was downloaded each time.
The next step the group needed to complete was to compile all of the data into a single spreadsheet. This was accomplished through a two-step process. The first step involved creating a Macro that assembled all regular and post-season statistics of Super Bowl winning teams into a single workbook with each worksheet representing a year. The second step did not involve writing a Macro; rather, it proved to be simple. The group manually copied and pasted the 11 worksheets into a single worksheet in another workbook.
The group analyzed the data in a variety of ways. A number of conclusions could be made by simply looking at the data once it had been arranged in a single workbook. Other data needed formatting using Excel; however, the majority of the project group's conclusions were drawn through data analysis in statistical software packages Minitab and Orange Canvas. When analyzing whether having a bye affected whether or not a team won the championship, it was as simple as looking at the spreadsheet and seeing that only five of the last 11 teams had first round byes. The running back-by-committee and miscellaneous analysis were similar to the bye analysis. Other categories utilized Excel in order to draw conclusions. These included offensive strategy, team strength and conference difficulty. They only required excel to calculate averages, medians, probabilities and standard deviations. There were two categories, the "meat" of the project, which were analyzed using statistical software. Minitab was used to compare regular season and playoff performances through a series of t-tests. When analyzing championship characteristics, the group used Orange Canvas software to create scatter-plots for each of all statistics downloaded. The group analyzed each statistic for all teams, coloring championship teams blue instead of red. This was done so Super Bowl winning teams were prominent in the scatter plots. Trends for these statistics were then noted and analyzed.
Results & Conclusions
The project group looked to answer the nine questions outlined in Research Hypothesis and Method. The initial question was established in order to look for correlations between eventual Super Bowl winning teams and whether or not these championship teams had a first round bye. A first round bye is awarded to a team if the team finishes first or second in their respective conference and won their division. This means that a team does not have a game the first week the playoff season begins. It also guarantees that first round bye teams play their first playoff game in their home stadium. Initially, the project group hypothesized that eventual Super Bowl winners would have, for the majority, first round byes. It was believed that because a team played well enough in the regular season to earn a first round bye, that they would be qualified to win the super bowl as well. It was also believed that a first round home game would help a team win the game, and beginning the playoff season with a win would then help a team gather momentum and garner an emotional edge. The group predictions proved to be inaccurate. When analyzing the data, only five out of the 11 Super Bowl winning teams evaluated from 2002 to 2012 had a first round bye. The Saints, Steelers, Patriots (2), and Buccaneers had first round byes while the Colts, Giants (2), Steelers, Packers, and Ravens did not. The Steelers had a first round bye in 2008 but not in 2005. This indicates that the first round bye was not necessary for the Steelers to win the Super Bowl. The Patriots had first round byes for all four of their Super Bowl appearances in the last ten years; however, they only won two of the four games. Consequently, it cannot be determined that the first round byes were the reason the Patriots had successful Super Bowl appearances. Generally, championship teams have first round byes less than half of the time over the last ten years. Because more teams do not have first round byes than do, the project group concluded that first round byes do not appear to affect the outcome of the Super Bowl.
Playoff vs. Regular Season Performance
The project group also looked to evaluate whether or not a team's regular season performance was indicative of the playoff season performance, noting that it was possible for a team to achieve unprecedented success in the playoff season due to a championship drive not executed in the regular season. The group analyzed regular and playoff season performances by subgrouping data into two categories: offense and defense. Offense performance was broken down into passing, rushing, and down conversions. Defense performance was evaluated through tracking the number of tackles and interceptions.
Quarterback Rating
Because the quarterback is the heartbeat of the passing game, analysis of the quarterback rating was hypothesized to increase after the regular season. The quarterback rating is a formula established by the NFL that essentially looks to assign a value to a team's quarterback. The formula is comprised of various equations based on completions per attempt, touchdowns per attempt, interceptions per attempt, and yards per attempt. Dean Oliver of ESPN writes that the QBR was established in order to evaluate a quarterback's expected number of points and probability of winning. The average quarterback rating for Super Bowl winning teams was 90.2 during the regular season and increased to 98.5 in the playoff season. A t-tail hypothesis test was performed in order to determine whether the average quarterback ratings between the regular and playoff season were the same. With a p-value of 0.15, the group reasoned that on average, quarterback ratings for eventual super bowl winning teams do not remain the same between playoff and regular seasons. Based on historical data, quarterbacks for champions outperform their regular season appearances.
Interceptions: Offense
Interceptions are also an indication of success in the passing game. A low value for interceptions per attempt indicates that the quarterback is accurate and precise in executing passing plays. Interceptions per attempt is averaged at 0.025 during the regular season for the past 10 years and decreases to 0.014 during the playoff season. Again, a t-tail hypothesis test was performed, which yielded a p-value of 0.047. Approximately 96% of the time, interceptions per attempt differs during the regular and playoff seasons, and interceptions per attempt is on average lower in the playoff season. This was expected as teams are not able to make mistakes such as interceptions and still win games. Reducing interceptions between the regular season and playoff season is a strong characteristic of Super Bowl winners.
Third Down Conversion Percentage
Third down conversion percentages allow offenses more time on the field and also demonstrate the effectiveness of an offense's ability to continue to move down the field toward the opponent's end zone. Third down conversion percentages t-tests produced a p-value of 0.112. Again, this indicates that the hypothesis that the average third down conversions for regular and playoff seasons are the same is not true. Regular season conversion percentages are 41.14 on average and 44.87 in the playoff season. Based on historical data, conversion percentages increase in the playoff season which is logical in that teams must move down the field more once less capable opponents are eliminated from the game pool.
These t-tests produced logical p-values. The statistical tests essentially demonstrate that quarterbacks of eventual championship winning teams play better in the playoffs than the regular season, which is to be expected. It also makes sense interceptions per attempt decrease at a more significant level than quarterback rating increases, because winning teams do not turn the ball over.
Tackles & Defensive Interceptions
T-tests were also performed on defensive statistics. Teams averaged 62.92 tackles per game in the regular season and 63.28 in the playoffs. The p-value testing the equivalence of playoff and regular season average tackles is 0.015. This p-value suggests that the hypothesis that teams make the same amount of tackles in the playoff and regular seasons is not true. The project group found this particular statistic to produce surprising results as the average values for playoff and regular season tackles both round to 63 per game. Interceptions the defense is able to execute is 1.295 and 1.659 for regular and playoff seasons respectively. The p-value for this particular test is 0.128, so it would hold that defenses are able to complete varying average interceptions per game, historically increasing during the playoff season.
Elite Quarterbacks
Super Bowl winning teams have to be able to score which requires a strong offense. The quarterback captains the offense. Quarterbacks are called "elite" when they are likely to be inducted into the National Football League's Hall of Fame. Since 2002, nine of the 11 teams had quarterbacks who are now considered elite. However, a definition or clear qualities to define an elite quarterback before this occurs would indicate that a team is likely to appear in and win the Super Bowl. The group initially hoped to provide a definition based on offensive statistics though this proved to be a question that remains unanswered. Eventual Super Bowl winning teams all have quarterbacks with a high QBR and high yards per attempt passing completions. These were the only qualities consistent across all championship teams analyzed; however, these alone do not classify a quarterback as elite as many non-elite quarterbacks meet this criteria. Concluding, Super Bowl winning teams had elite offensive leaders 82% of the time over the last ten years. Elite quarterbacks appear in the Super Bowl the majority of the time, yet there is no clear definition which will indicate whether a quarterback in the here and now will be considered elite in the future.
Championship Characteristics
Regular season performance determines whether or not a team is eligible for the playoffs which then determine the teams facing off for the Lombardi trophy. The project group sought to find characteristics of championship teams that were prominent during the regular season. Implementing scatter plots in Orange Canvas, the group looked at each statistic for these teams beginning in 2002 until present day. Of all the data, four statistics were consistent across all teams, with these teams predominantly clustered at an above average level. Such statistics being quarterback ratings, passing yards per attempt, rushing attempts per game, and sacks per game which is logical. A high quarterback rating indicates a high probability of a team winning games as well as a high number of expected points scored. This would demonstrate a qualified quarterback leading the offense which was characteristic of winning teams. An increase in passing yards per attempt and rushing attempts per game indicate that champions run the ball at a high rate and then capitalize on their passing attempts. Sacks per game illustrates defensive strengths which prevents opponents from outscoring Super Bowl winning teams; eventual winners are able to penetrate the defense and apply pressure on the opposing team's quarterback and offense in general.
Classification: "Hot"
Sports analysts continually discuss whether a team is considered "hot" before entering the playoffs and whether or not this is a deciding factor in the Super Bowl. The group set out to determine whether or not data can be used to identify which teams are "hot" and whether said teams have a chance at winning the super bowl. The group looked at how many eventual champions won their last game of the season, the record for their last five games of the regular season, and the record for their last eight games of the playoff season. Surprisingly, there was no consistency for any of the three. The group initially predicted that eventual champions would consistently win games, cementing their team strengths before playing in the Super Bowl. The Ravens, Super Bowl winner in 2012, went 1-4 in their last five games, including a loss for the final game of the year. Only one team in the last seven seasons won at least four of their last five games; that team being the Steelers who went 4-1. None of the last seven Super Bowl Champions have won the final five regular season games. Although the Ravens lost their last game of the regular season, many eventual champions do in fact win their last game. The Giants (2011) and the Packers (2010) had to win their last two games of the season in order to be eligible for the playoffs. After looking at this data, the project group determined that what matters is how a team is playing upon entering the playoffs at the end of the regular season and not whether or not a team won their last five games. A great example was the Giants in the 2007 season. The Giants lost their last game of the season. However, they lost to the New England Patriots who, after winning that game, went undefeated during the regular season. The Giants played well, only losing by a three point margin which made them the team that was the closest to defeating the Patriots. The Giants rode this momentum through the playoffs, and eventually to the Super Bowl where they were able to defeat the Patriots when it mattered most. Although the project group was able to conclude that a team's performance matters more than a team win, data did not solidify a definition or classification tool to determine whether or not a team was "hot."
Offensive Strategy
Eventual Super Bowl winners are able to effectively outscore their opponents, but this poses the question as to how champion offenses accomplish this whether it is through the passing or running game or a balance of the two. Historical data shows that champions' passing attempts per game ranges between 30 and 35 for 17 of the 22 data points, and rushing attempts per game have a wider range between 25 and 33 for 18 of the 22 teams. The New England Patriots did not follow this trend when individually evaluating their passing attempts per game in the two playoff seasons before their Super Bowl appearance, averaging 27 and 42 passing attempts per game. However, when averaged, the Patriots passed the ball on average 34.5 times each game, which falls within the aforementioned range. The Giants were also outliers, averaging 38.31 and 40.75 passing attempts per game in the regular and playoff seasons. The Indianapolis Colts averaged 38.5 in the playoff season for passing attempts per game. The Baltimore Ravens, Colts, and Steelers fall out of the range for rushing attempts per game. The Ravens and Colts rushed the ball more during the playoff season, while the Steelers consistently rushed the ball more throughout the entire 2005 season. This can be attributed to running back Jerome Bettis who retired after 2005 and explains why the Steelers were not outliers of this range during their 2008 appearance. The ranges for passing and rushing attempts overlap. Because of this, the group concluded that overall, balanced offenses with the ability to effectively throw and run the ball are characteristic of Super Bowl winning teams. This observation was predicted as teams who consistently change their offensive strategy continually challenge opposing defenses, scoring points in ways that are varying and difficult to predict.
Team Strength: Offense vs. Defense
After analyzing champion offenses, it was necessary to determine whether winning teams utilized offensive strategies more so than defensive tactics or balanced both aspects of the team. In order to do this, the group compared average points per game, 24.76, and average opponent points per game, 20.07. The overall averages do not indicate a large difference between winning and losing teams; however, when the score margin is averaged, champions score on average 6.5 points more than their opponents, a touchdown more than defense allows. The group concluded that Super Bowl winning teams have a balanced strategy based on the low scoring margin. Champions collectively have above average offenses and defenses without having to particularly rely on either.
Running Back-by-Committee
The running back-by-committee strategy is becoming increasingly popular at the collegiate and professional level, with four of the last six champions utilizing it. "Running back-by-committee" is defined as having at least two legitimate rushing threats who can line up in the backfield. There are two advantages to this strategy. The first being that extra depth at the running back position will show as the defense line and linebackers grow tired during the course of the game while the running backs are able to continue to play as if it is the first quarter. The second ideology behind the strategy is the most important, which is that the opposing team will have to split up their time in the film room meaning a team will spend less time studying running backs individually. Oddly enough, a championship team that only used one running back validates this prediction. In 2010 the Packers ran the ball with Brandon Jackson during the regular season. The Packers drafted James Starks in the previous draft; however, he was injured in training camp and did not play until the conclusion of the regular season. Then, in the first game of the playoffs, Starks set the franchise record for most yards in a postseason game for a rookie and continued to play at a high performance level for the duration of the playoffs. James Starks clearly has talent; however, he performed at a high level because teams did not have film on him, making it difficult to prepare for and thwart his running skills. The conclusion the group made was that utilizing a running back-by-committee strategy can be an advantage if there is qualified personnel; however, it is by no means necessary to win the Super Bowl.
Perceived Conference Difficulty
The project group predicted that the perceived difficulty of the conference would correlate with the Super Bowl winning teams. In order to execute this analysis, the group collected data over the 11 seasons on how many wins each conference had when facing an opponent from the other conference. Group predictions were that the winning conference, which won more games, would indicate the eventual Super Bowl winner, but in this particular case group predictions were wrong. Since 2002, the Super Bowl winning team was from the conference that won more games only 54% percent of the time. The probability that the AFC wins the Super Bowl and is the winning conference is around 40%. In contrast, the probability that the NFC wins the Super Bowl and is the losing conference is around 37%. Based on historical data, the conference difficulty only indicates the championship team roughly half of the time. The NFC is more likely to produce a Super Bowl winning team as a losing conference than the AFC which has a 14% chance of happening. The probability that the NFC wins as both a conference and in the Super Bowl is approximately 8%. With the 11 data points from 2002 to 2012, inter-conference record is not a consistent predictive Super Bowl indicator.
Emotional and Circumstantial Influence
Though data is important, the project group sought to consider the emotional aspects affecting a team and how emotion plays into the game of football. Football is a strategic and calculated sport; however, players, coaches and fans are all emotionally invested. When players have other incentives for which they are playing, they are believed to play at their best for the duration of the game rather than noticing their body's natural fatigue. Although emotion cannot be measured or quantified, the group still decided to explore this aspect of the game. Emotion has been evident in the last ten years, most recently this year with Ray Lewis and the Ravens. Ray Lewis was injured in week six and sat out the rest of the regular season (11 weeks). He not only returned for the playoffs but also announced that he would be retiring at the end of the season. The fact that this would be his last attempt for a title combined with his pastoral pre-game speeches had the Ravens playing hard during all games throughout the playoffs. Although Ray Lewis did not play at an all-star level during the championship run, his drive for the win and inspiration for his team, helped the Ravens play at a level that was necessary to end the season as champions.
Another example of an emotional advantage is the Saints run to the Super Bowl in 2009 after the emotional roller coaster that came in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans, killing over 1500 people in the state of Louisiana and forcing 1.2 million people along the gulf coast to evacuate. Almost six months after Hurricane Katrina, the Saints opted to sign a quarterback who was undesired in the league because he was, at the time, returning from a shoulder surgery. That quarterback, Drew Brees, was thankful for a second chance. He moved into the city of New Orleans at a time when other players did not want to live in a city that required rebuilding. He invested himself in the city and helped with relief efforts. Fast forward to the 2009 season; Drew Brees has had successful seasons at this juncture. New Orleans is beginning to see an influx of residents and visitors once more, and life in the city is slowly moving back to its pre-Katrina pro quo. The difference in the city this time however is that the citizens of New Orleans have a phenomenal football team for which they can root. After a first round bye, on January 16, 2010, the Super Dome hosted a playoff game; four years earlier it was being used as a homeless shelter for the citizens of New Orleans. The Saints went on to win the Super Bowl after two victories in the Super Dome and one over the Colts in Miami. After the game was over, Drew Brees was quoted as saying "We felt as if there was no way we could lose this game...This one is for you New Orleans." The project group believes times like these can cause players to play at a level they ordinarily cannot reach.
After utilizing ESPNs rather large database of NFL statistics, the group was able to answer their hypothesis questions and draw conclusions. The group determined there were three things that do not factor into a team winning the Super Bowl. These are conference difficulty, whether or not they had a bye, and whether or not they used a running back-by-committee system. The group determined that if a team has the proper personnel, then using multiple running backs can prove to be advantageous, however it is by no means a requirement to win the Super Bowl.
The group determined that how a team's quarterback plays in the playoffs is indicative of how far that team goes. Quarterbacks for eventual champions play better in the playoffs, with a higher QBR and a lower interception rate. The rest of the team also plays better in the playoffs, historically having higher third down conversion rates and defensive interception rates.
There also proved to be consistencies with champions during the regular season. Teams tend to have balances offensive attacks (rushing/passing) along with above average offenses and defenses but not to the point where teams have to rely on either one. There proved to be more consistencies for Super Bowl teams with specific statistical categories. The conclusions the group was able to draw are as follows: teams establish a solid running game and then capitalize on their passing opportunities. Teams are also able to put pressure on quarterbacks and disrupt the running game in a similar manner.
The group found that there are also circumstances that affect Super Bowl outcome but cannot be quantified. These include how "hot" a team is and whether or not teams have an emotional advantage. It was determined that how a team is playing at the end of the season can cause them to be "hot," however a win/loss record does not depict it. Teams can also have an emotional edge if they have added incentives to play for, like the Saints in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Though there are common factors among championship teams, there is not a definitive answer as to whether or not a team will win the Super Bowl.


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A running discussion on the Cincinnati Reds and everything else in the baseball universe.
Friday, January 25, 2008
All Undervalued Team: Aaron Harang, RHS
The Reds stole Aaron Harang from the A's, trading Jose Guillen to the East Bay for Aaron Harang, Jeff Bruksch, and Joe Valentine. It was hands down the best Reds trade in the past 15 years, but it was completed by co-interim GMs Brad Kullman and Leland Maddox. Krivsky has made some solid trades, but the Aaron Harang trade is beyond compare.
Harang attended San Diego State University and was drafted by the Rangers in the 6th round of the 1999 draft. In 2000, the Rangers subsequently traded him to the A's along with Ryan Cullen for Randy Velarde.
Harang spent parts of two seasons in Oakland, but was made expendable by the presence of Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder, Barry Zito, Ted Lilly, and Rich Harden. Surprisingly enough, Harang is now indisputably the most valuable pitcher out of the entire group. Harang has become a legitimate #1 starter and the linchpin of the Reds rotation.
I'm not sure there's ever been a less heralded #1 starter in baseball. Harang has posted 3 consecutive seasons of stellar production. In fact, he's actually gotten better in each of the least four seasons.
Over the past four seasons:
**His ERA has dropped from 4.86 to 3.83 to 3.76 to 3.73.
**His WHIP has fallen from 1.43 to 1.27 to 1.27 to 1.14.
**His BB/9 has fallen 3.0 to 2.2 to 2.2 to 2.0.
**His K/9 has risen from 7.0 to 6.9 to 8.3 to 8.5.
In 2007, Harang threw a first pitch strike 66% of the time and 67% of all of his pitches were strikes. In addition, only 3% of opposition plate appearances resulted in a 3-0 count, while 24% of opposition plate appearances resulted in an 0-2 count. Harang threw first pitch strikes often and rarely fell behind, which helped him posted an NL best 4.19 K/BB ratio.
On top of it all, Harang has somehow managed to do it in front of a porous defense in a bandbox home ballpark. It's scary to think of the numbers he would put up in front of a top flight defense or a more pitcher friendly park. In 2007, the Reds as a team had a DER of only .679, which was well below the NL average of .691. In short, the Reds turn far fewer balls into outs than other defenses in the NL, which drags down the numbers of the entire pitching staff, Harang included.
On top of it all, Harang isn't just an ace, he's also a workhorse, logging a total of 677.2 innings over the last three seasons. So, he doesn't just provide a high level of production, he provides a massive amount of that production. A pitcher's impact is not just a function of his performance, but also his workload.
Rich Harden can pitch at a Johan Santana like level, but it's largely irrelevant because he can't handle a workload heavy enough to maximize his impact. Barry Zito can handle a very heavy workload, but doesn't perform at a very high level anymore, so his impact is minimized. Harang, on the other hand, performs at a very high level and works a lot of innings, which maximizes his impact on the fortunes of the Reds.
Jake Peavy won the NL Cy Young Award in 2007, but it's fair to wonder if Harang would've won it if he and Peavy swapped teams. Again, in 2007, the Reds had a .679 DER, while the Padres posted a .701 DER. In addition, Petco Park is the best pitcher's park in baseball, while Great American BallPark is one of the worst. Peavy would probably still be a tick better, but it wouldn't be by much. Harang is that good.
At this point, I'm not sure what Harang has to do to earn the respect he deserves, but it will probably take the Reds making the playoffs. At that point, maybe the national media would wake up and realize what they have been missing. Until that time, Aaron Harang can comfortably headline the All Undervalued Team.
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- AnonymousJanuary 26, 2008 at 3:36 PM
Hey Lark,ReplyDelete
It still does amaze me that Harang didn't receive one Cy Young vote in 06, but at least he did finish 4th this year, so maybe the national media is starting to at the very least take a little notice of him.
Hey Just,ReplyDelete
Yeah, it's a good point. At some point, they HAVE to take notice. If Harang keeps rolling along like he has been, then he makes it impossible for them to ignore him.
It's a good point about the 2007 Cy Young. He did finish 4th with 1 second place vote and 7 third place votes.
I don't think it's ever made available, but I'd be curious to know in which cities the writers who voted for Harang are based. I wouldn't be surprised if they were mostly NL Central writers.
I guess we shouldn't complain too much, as his lack of nationwide recognition likely saved the Reds millions on the last Harang contract extension.
Maybe unheralded is better for the Reds. :)


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Local produce popular at area grocery store chains
Roundy's the latest to announce expansion of locally grown food
After Roundy's announced that it will feature locally grown produce in its stores, some customers are thankful for the change.
"The greens we're standing in front of are from Borzynski, right in Racine," said Steve Jarzombek, produce vice-president for Roundy's. "So is the cabbage."
Jarzombek said the company has always bought from local farmers, but is now "stepping up their game."
Shoppers appear to appreciate the effort.
"It helps the economy in the state and I know that it's fresh," Sandra Bernachi said.
Other chains such as Sendik's and Piggly Wiggly told WISN 12 News that they have been selling local produce, including corn and cabbage, for decades.
Lisa Batemon appreciates being able to buy items that are close to home and made in Wisconsin.
"Knowing that they're in our backyard, that makes a big difference," she said.
Roundy's works with the Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative to help growers in northern Wisconsin have their products sold throughout the state. To learn more about the cooperative, click here.


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Oh, that LeBron James. First, he playfully nudges ESPN's John Clayton about finding him an NFL gig, and now he's got Seahawks coach Pete Carroll "jokingly" courting him. From the Sporting News:
Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll on Tuesday tweeted James: "are you aware of what the league's rookie minimum is?"
And like that a recruiting pitch was on.
The locked-out James responded Wednesday: "Yeah, more than what I'm making now Coach."
Carroll them moved on to discuss where James would play on the field, tweeting that he thought of LeBron "as a touchdown maker but is it true that you think of yourself as a pass rusher?"
"TD maker for sure" was LeBron's response.
Carroll then sent LeBron a twitpic mockup of a his name on a Seahawks jersey. BARF. Perhaps no athlete in the world right now lives to be adored quite like LeBron. In fact, turning his attention to the NFL allows LeBron to think of himself as a desired commodity once more, unlike in the basketball world, where he's a choker and a quitter.
So while LeBron is "joking" about all this NFL business, I promise you he relishes the positive attention, certainly more than he relishes working on his post game. In fact, I can virtually guarantee that LeBron will handle this situation in the exact same manner that Donald Trump handled his phony Presidential run. LeBron will continue openly flirting with NFL teams. Then, as the lockout drags on, he'll become more "serious" about the enterprise, so that more and more fans can tweet him and be like, "O PLEEZ LEBRAWN SAVE THE DOLFINS!" Then he can be like "LOL MAYBE" and you'll want to kick him in the face.
He could even get so far as to stage a public tryout with any number of teams. LeBron is a Cowboys fan (from Ohio, which makes him horrible), so I'm sure he'll get on the horn with Jerry Jones and do a little more flirting. Then maybe other receiver-starved teams like the Dolphins, Rams, Seahawks, Raiders, and Jaguars will place a call. Then ESPN will start devoting 35 minutes a night on SportsCenter to the "Will he or won't he?" issue. Then the lockout will end and LeBron will go back to basketball. I'm not predicting that will happen. I'm saying it WILL happen. And it will be very annoying. I wish I could issue an injunction against it. Stay away from my NFL, LeBron. It doesn't need you.


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"The acquisition of IBS was a strategic move by Symphony Technologies to harness the power of the company's technology, blue chip customer base and world-class people," said Pallab Chatterjee, chairman of the board of IBS. "Now it is time for us to put the power of Symphony's deep product and technology portfolio, strong financial position and history of success in repositioning software companies to make IBS' customers successful."
As a part of the rollout of the company's strategic product roadmap for customers, IBS debuted IBS Cloud Solutions, which are designed to prove benefits such as lower IT cost, reduced business risk, faster time to value and greater flexibility combined with the advanced functionality of IBS Enterprise in the cloud. The offering is a subscription-based license model that leverages a shared, virtualized infrastructure for on-demand offerings and can also be extended to IBS' mobility solution.
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Adam Lambert has announced his first post-"American Idol" album is due for release this fall.
Adam, who came in second in the FOX reality competition back in May, confirmed on his Twitter page that his album will be out in November.
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"fyi my album drops Nov 24th," he Tweeted.
Kris Allen, the winner of the eighth season of "Idol," also used Twitter to announce his own album release date. Kris' LP will be released one week before Adam's on November 17.
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Earlier this summer, Hi Fi Recordings announced they were planning to release an album of material Adam recorded prior to his stint on "Idol."
The album, titled "On With the Show," was slated for release this summer, but has not yet hit retailers. A single, however – "Want" — is available for download on the label's Web site.
Adam attempted to distance himself from the project following its announcement in June.
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"The work I did back then in no way reflects the music I am currently in the studio working on," Adam previously said in a statement to Access Hollywood. "I'm thrilled to be working with some of today's hottest songwriters and producers and can't wait for people to hear what my music really sounds like."
In related "Idol" news, Danny Gokey, who came in third on the show, has just signed a recording deal.
Danny has been snatched up by 19 Recordings/RCA Nashville, a branch of 19 Entertainment, which produced "Idol."
According to USA Today, Danny is set to hit the studio in country music's hometown following the "American Idols Live" tour, which is currently trekking through the U.S.
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Cooler temperatures, soaking rains and less day length combine to let us know that autumn will soon arrive. Nights have lengthened. Day length has shortened from the 15 hours and 18 minutes of June 21 to today�s 12 hours and 26 minutes. The earliest autumnal equinox arrives in only four more days. The full moon on Sept. 29, for good reason, is named the harvest moon.
The signs are present. Are you reading them and acting on their messages as you should? It is time to attend to the tropical plants living in your yard. If you made use of figs, dracaenas, ferns and other plants normally considered as houseplants, waste no time in moving them into their in-house locations.
In Charlton, the temperature registered 42 degrees a few mornings ago, a temperature that was at least 10 degrees lower than tropical plants find acceptable.
If you are using fuchsias, ivy geraniums, lantanas, verbenas, coleus, dahlias, cannas, callas, red-leaved hibiscus, tuberous begonias, caladiums, summer flowering bulbs like glad, and tender herbs like rosemary and lemon verbena in your landscape and wish to enjoy them another year, the time is at hand to lift and store or pot, take cuttings or divisions, and thus prepare for the weather that is coming.
Many of the potted plants, if you have space indoors, can be moved directly into their winter locations. Inspect for insects and treat accordingly. Pinch or prune as needed to redevelop an attractive shape to each individual plant. Any plants that have outgrown their container should be severely reduced in size or replanted in a larger pot.
Often for plants such as coleus, cuttings are taken and rooted rather than trying to find space for overly large plants. Upright geraniums (Memorial Day types) after grooming may be placed in a sunny window, there to provide welcome flowers throughout the winter. Some plants like wax begonias, not the tuberous types that need a dried-off rest, will continue blooming freely after their move without skipping a beat.
Inspect the ground around favorite herbs. It is often possible to discover self-sown seedlings or rooted branches of thyme, oregano and chives, as well as harvesting sufficient leafy stems from basil to root some for the kitchen windowsill and process the remainder.
The dahlias, cannas, caladiums, glads, and similar tender perennials will demand your expenditure of energy and time if you are to take advantage of the multiplication that occurred in the summer. Prune off their stems a safe 4 inches above the soil line, dig them carefully so as to not injure their bulbs, rhizomes, tubers or tuberous roots, and cure the roots for a few days in the sun so that they will drain and dry. Shake off the soil clinging to the root mass, label and store in a frost-free location.
Potentially there is much to do at the time of the harvest moon. The summer�s bounty awaits you. Take advantage of it.


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Consider the following program:
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#include <float.h>
#include <math.h>
#include <stdio.h>
int main(void) {
float min_val = 0.0f;
#pragma omp parallel reduction(min:min_val) num_threads(1)
if (isinf(min_val))
printf("initial min_val: inf\n");
else if (min_val == FLT_MAX)
printf("initial min_val: FLT_MAX\n");
Out of four compilers I tested, two resulted in an output of "FLT_MAX", while the other two resulted in an output of "inf".
I think that infinity makes more sense, but it isn't clear to me whether or not the C11 standard considers infinity a "representable value" for real floating types.
If FLT_MAX is the correct answer, it would be beneficial to change the wording in the OpenMP spec on p. 104, l. 1 to:
max Least representable finite value in the reduction list item type
min Largest representable finite value in the reduction list item type
If infinity is the correct answer for C/C++ implementations supporting infinities, it would be helpful to make that explicit in the OpenMP spec.


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I was recently contacted by a nice fellow by the name of David Cray. He seems nice, anyway, from our brief email discussions (it's probably because he's Canadian – they all seem to be nice, don't they?).
Anyway, David is an Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, and along with colleagues Louise Heslop and Alex Ramirez, is studying (in his words): "how [wine] blogs operate and what differentiates between a successful blog and one that is less so."
Well, I'm interested in that big-time, so I took the survey they're using to help capture some of that data, and nice-guy-Canadian David asked me to pass along the survey to you out there in blog-o-land, in the hopes that you'll take 15 minutes out of your busy day to help their cause. To encourage participation, David also told me that there's a prize involved:
"The name of anyone who completes the survey will go into a draw, with the winner receiving a $500 gift certificate at the wine store of their choice; those who complete the survey before November 15 will go into an additional draw for a $200 gift certificate. The questionnaire is at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SZ76K86. "
I'm guessing the combination of academic curiosity and prize winnings will get a few people moving (though David didn't confirm if we're talking U.S or Canadian dollars here…), so here's hoping that you can help David and his friends. David will be reporting on the findings on his blog so we can check out the results (more details – in David's words – after the jump).
Personally, I'd be fascinated to see differentiators for wine blog success undergo the scientific treatment – how about you?…


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At the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland - the Official Scientific Advisor to the Alinghi Challenge for the 2003 America's Cup - researchers working in the group of Prof. Alfio Quarteroni have applied leading-edge numerical flow simulation techniques using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software. These simulations have provided valuable information to the Alinghi Designers Rolf Vrolijk and Manolo Ruiz del Elvira who, together with Coordinator Grant Simmer, designed the winning high-performance Alinghi racing yacht.
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Serious Grape: Dolcetto Under $20
Editor's Note: Please welcome Sarah Chappell to the Serious Eats team. Sarah is a wine writer and -monger living in Brooklyn. She holds the Advanced Certificate with Distinction from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust and contributes to Palate Press and WineChap.
The name Dolcetto means "sweet little one" in Italian, but don't let that fool you: wines made from this grape are dry and easy drinking. Mostly cultivated in Piedmont, Italy, Dolcetto wants to be sipped while young and cheerful and full of fresh cherrylike flavor.
These wines have less acidity than most Italian reds, but they're well-structured with a slightly bitter, almost almondy finish. Dolcetto is delicious with cured meats and soft and fresh cheeses that have a touch of tang. Here are a few of the best options we tried under $20.
Italian Dolcetto
The deep black raspberry hue of the Roagna Dolcetto d'Alba 2009 shows its youth, but this wine is ready to drink as soon as you can pop the cork. It has a delicately feminine and floral nose, but an underbelly of barnyard made this the favorite of the old world winos among our tasting panel. Mouthwatering acidity circles around a sour cherry core while grippy yet pleasant tannins have this wine begging for food. Try a soft goat cheese to bring out the tart fruit. (Around $16, find this wine)
Black cherries and cream jump out of Fontanafredda Dolcetto d'Alba 'Treiso' 2009. Soft plums with hints of marshmallow and fruit sweetness mark this as a more modern rendition of Dolcetto. Though it's not terribly complex, this wine is easy-drinking and perfect for pizza night. (Around $18, find this wine at Eataly New York or visit Fontanafredda for more information)
Made from an ancient strain of the Dolcetto grape called 'Nibiô,' the Cascina degli Ulivi Monferrato Dolcetto 'Nibiô' 2005 from the village of Tassarolo showed us that its roots were a bit different than any of the other wines we tried. Dried cherries and raspberries dominated, but there's a rich earthiness on the finish. This wine lacked the freshness of the other Dolcettos we tasted, but can hold its own as a light red option for pairing with steak. (Around $14, find this wine)
Dolcetto, California Style
Several producers in California have adopted Dolcetto, often with great success. At $18, the Bonny Doon Vineyard Ca' Del Solo Dolcetto 2007 from Monterey County is a perfect introduction. The nose is dark brambly fruit leading into the fullest-bodied Dolcetto we tasted. While there is enough acidity to keep the wine fresh, the rich dark fruit is in focus. We were left with the impression of blackberries dipped in sweet and sour sauce—pair this one with pork! (Around $18, find this wine)
Disclosure: All wines were provided as press samples for review.
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PARIS -- Paris celebrated on Monday the 70th anniversary of its liberation after four years in the grip of the occupying Nazis, with President Francois Hollande saying France now has a moral obligation to answer the call of those under the boot of dictators or barbarism like the Islamic State group that has conquered large swaths of Syria and Iraq.
In a speech at Paris' ornate City Hall, Hollande said the uprising of the citizens of Paris a week before the Aug. 25, 1944, liberation has a modern-day message for those fighting dictatorships, trying to preserve democracy or calling for help.
"It is from Paris that democracies seek protection from terror. It is to Paris that today the Iraqi people and all the minorities persecuted by the barbarous Islamic State turn," Hollande said.
"We must answer those calls. Our history commands it," he said.
France has furnished Iraqi Kurds with weapons to better fight the Islamic State group going after Christians and Yazidi minorities in the area and taken in dozens of Yazidis.
The French president also updated the message of the Paris Liberation for "people in Europe who despair at this time," as nations like France confront zero growth, high unemployment and unpopular measures to put the country back on its feet.
Hollande made no reference to an announcement from his office earlier in the day that Prime Minister Manuel Valls has been instructed to form a new government by Tuesday following criticism of its economic policies by the economy minister.
A steady rain drummed down on the festivities which included a sound and light show recounting the liberation of the French capital as American troops of the 4th American Infantry Division and the 2nd French Armored Division rolled into Paris amid chaotic gunfire of Germans making a last stand and jubilation of Parisians seeing an end to hunger, humiliation and fear.
Paris City Hall was awash in the blue, white and red of the French Tricolor, and Hollande underscored the role Parisians had played in taking to the barricades in a rebellion against German rule.
"France, in ruin, found the strength to redress itself," he said.


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Focus on Funds: Gold Tanks
Jack Otter and Brendan Conway on why the price of gold has been falling, and what triggered the most recent selloff.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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I'm sure I've told the tale before, but the origin of IHATECROCS is as follows: I was in high school. I had lived a Croc-free existence for my entire life. Suddenly, into the room walks someone wearing Crocs. My friend Matt pointed out to me the ridiculousness of the shoe. But, they were only being worn by that one weird guy in the class, so I thought nothing of it. We made fun of the shoes because they were so bizarre and ugly. Some time passed.
More people started wearing them. It was very strange. Like a virus or an outbreak of zombies. It was spreading. People in my group of friends started wearing them. And then... one day... Matt got a pair. Matt, the guy who had been making fun of Crocs with me. The guy who pointed them out to me! He was wearing a pair of black Crocs. I didn't understand. I had to know there were other sane people in the world. I started up IHATECROCS and that's how you come to be looking at these words.
All of this is just a roundabout way of letting you know that I have another site and it's not about hating things. It's called Junior Pigeon Dot Com and my girlfriend and I started it as an outlet for our various projects and hijinx. So, check it out! We're going to do cool things!
The MacKenzie / Ravina Memorial Toaster from Junior Pigeon on Vimeo.


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Police: Man shot after driving toward city officers
Man appeared to be armed, fled when officers approached, police say
Baltimore City police said a man is in serious condition after being shot by police in Southwest Baltimore.
The incident happened shortly before 7 p.m. Monday in the 3300 block of Edmondson Avenue near North Hilton Street when police said they tried to approach a man who appeared to be armed.
Police said when officers tried to confront the man, he jumped into a vehicle and drove in the direction of police. At least one officer, fearing for his safety, fired his service weapon several times, striking the man.
Police said the man continued driving a few blocks before stopping and surrendering in the 800 block of North Longwood Street.
The man was taken to a hospital and was listed in serious condition. His name hasn't been released.
No officers were hurt during the incident.
Police said they were searching the areas where the incident took place to find any weapon the man may have had. So far, no weapon has been found.
The incident was the second police-involved shooting since Friday.


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Mini GO Energy + Caffeine Bars - 30 Pack (Red Berry)
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- High energy, carbohydrate bar with caffeine to help fuel before & during exercise
- Each bar contains 75mg of caffeine and added b-vitamins
- 25 grams of carbohydrate packed into each bar
- Made from natural fruit ingredients
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About SiS GO Energy + Caffeine Bars (Red Berry)
- High energy, carbohydrate bar with caffeine to help fuel before & during exercise
- Each bar contains 75mg of caffeine and added b-vitamins
- 25 grams of carbohydrate packed into each bar
- Made from natural fruit ingredients
- Contains: 30 x 40g GO Energy + Caffeine Bars - Red Berry
SiS GO Energy bars are a nutritious, easily digestible and high carbohydrate based snack made from fruits and wholesome ingredients.The compact (40g) size provides a practical and nutritious approach to provide carbohydrate during exercise and can be combined with the full SiS GO range.
Each bar contains added b-vitamins with 75mg of caffeine, providing a great tasting solution for an athlete looking to use caffeine to benefit performance.
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Consume 1 bar, 45-60 minutes before your training session or event. During longer endurance exercise (lasting over 90 minutes), consume 60 minutes before the finish.
Depleting your carbohydrate stores during exercise is one of the major causes of fatigue. Delivering additional carbohydrate and caffeine during exercise is known to improve performance, race times and delay the onset of fatigue.
When pushing yourself hard, your brain helps to control how fatigued you feel. Caffeine acts as a stimulant on the brain to lower your perception of effort, allowing you to keep pushing and maybe stretch yourself a little further.
SiS GO Energy + Caffeine Bars are tested under the Informed Sport Certification program. This approach involves testing every single batch of SIS finished product which leaves the Company's factory, screened against the 2017 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) list. Banned substances including steroids are tested to the level of 10 Nanograms per gram, and stimulants to 100 Nanograms per gram. Batches (sampled at the beginning, during and end of each product batch) receive the recognised and respected Informed Sport* certificate and SIS provides the documentation to athletes on request.
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|Typical Values
|Per Serving 40g
|Per 100g
|of which sugars
|of which saturates
|Per Serving 40g
|Per 100g
|Vitamin B6
|0.5mg (36% RI*)
|1.25mg (90% RI*)
|Folic Acid
|50mcg (25% RI*)
|125mcg (63% RI*)
|Vitamin B12
|0.25mcg (10% RI*)
*Reference Intake of an average adult
Concentrated Grape Juice (30%), Maltodextrin (From Maize), Dates (12%), Concentrated Pineapple Juice (10%), Rice & Soya Crisps (10%) (Rice, Soya, Oats, Salt, Rapeseed Oil), Oats (9%), Soy Protein Isolate, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Raspberry Powder (2%), Cranberry Powder, Natural Flavouring, Caffeine (0.19%), Humectant (Calcium Lactate), B Vitamin Mix (Pyridoxine HCI, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin).
For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.
When should I take these versus any of the SiS gels?
With 25g of fast absorbing carbohydrate (per 40g bar), these are best used before short training sessions or competitions as a pre-exercise snack to increase carbohydrate intake and provide caffeine to help reduce the perception of fatigue.
When should I take these versus the SiS GO Energy Bar?
The SiS GO Energy + Caffeine Bar is based on the great tasting formula of the SiS GO Energy Bar, with additional b-vitamins and 75mg of caffeine. This bar is designed for athletes who are looking to reap the benefits of taking caffeine before or during exercise.
Will caffeine benefit my performance?
The SiS GO Energy + Caffeine Bar is designed to help deliver carbohydrate for energy and help you improve concentration and alertness. You'll be ready to tackle hard sessions and perform at your best, no matter what time of day you're training.
How often should I eat one whilst exercising?
If you're exercising for over 90 mins you should take on additional carbohydrate and consider using caffeine to help reduce the perception of fatigue. This product can be used whenever there is a need for additional energy or when fatigue is high e.g 30-60 minutes before a tough climb or 60 minutes before the end of a race/competition.
What do B-vitamins do?
B-vitamins help to reduce tiredness and fatigue, as well as contributing to a normal energy yielding metabolism. These factors are important during both high intensity and endurance exercise.
Will these upset my stomach?
75mg of caffeine is the equivalent to one cup of coffee or one can of energy drink. However, individuals tolerate caffeine consumption differently to others, so make sure you try it out in training, before use in competition.
Will they fit in my cycle jersey pocket?
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Are these bars gluten free?
SiS GO energy bars are not suitable for coeliac and gluten free diets due to their oat content.
What is the sugar content in these bars?
A 40g SiS GO energy bar contains 11g of naturally occurring sugars from fruit, with no added sugar.
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Verified ReviewsRated 4.3 out of 5 based on 3 Reviews
Provides the cyclist with the energy you need during those demanding rides
Tom Davidson
Tasted a bit funny, probably the caffeine making the berry taste seem off. Also, quite cloying and left a greasy film on the roof of my mouth
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Energy, caffeine and tasty!


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Brando Adapts eSATA Drives to USB with a Simple Adapter [Easy Attachment]
conveniently adapt eSATA hard drives to USB, and now here's an even easier and cheaper way to do that from Brando. It's a $15 adapter, and sure, you'll have to add $10 to that ticket to get a power supply to fire up that drive, but the money saved by using a bare drive instead of buying an enclosure will make up for that. So do the math: You get one of these and a power supply for $25, a Hitachi Deskstar 1TB drive for $300, and you have a TB for $325. Good deal. Or you can get a slower but arguably prettier Western Digital My Book 1TB external drive for around $350. Either way, that's a heap of storage, ain't it? [ Brando]We've already seen a clever way to


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Uber influential 60's beat/pop group that released two albums -'Begin Here', which included the famous 'She's Not There' and also the classic 1969 LP 'Odessey & Oracle'. Beck, David Bowie, Belle and Sebastian, Tom Petty and Fountains of Wayne can be counted among their fans, as well as countless others that I forget right now.
The Zombies were: Colin Blunstone, Rod Argent, Chris White and Paul Atkinson and Hugh Grundy.
Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent still write and record together today.