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December 21, 2012 21:09 ET
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 21, 2012) - Gilby Len Hastman and Darcy Kim Hastman (the Concerned Shareholders) announce that earlier today they delivered to Olympia Trust Company, in its capacity as transfer agent for St. Elias Mines Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SLI) (the Company), Green Proxies for a total of 62,376,558 shares, representing approximately 53.26% of the total issued and outstanding shares of the Company, for use at the annual general and special meeting of the Company scheduled for December 27, 2012 (the AGM). This is a very tremendous result, especially in light of the holiday season and the substantial funds spent by management in its efforts to retain control of the Company.
The Concerned Shareholders wish to thank shareholders for their support. The overwhelming magnitude of this support should ensure that shareholders, through the Green Proxies, are able to elect a new board of directors at the AGM, and that the new board can make the changes that are necessary to improve the Company's performance and restore investor confidence.
The Concerned Shareholders note that management of the Company has issued a news release earlier today alleging that the Dissidents Information Circular is deficient and that the Concerned Shareholders have engaged in an illegal proxy solicitation. These allegations simply have no basis. They are another regrettable attempt by the current directors to retain control of the Company and prevent shareholders from exercising their legitimate right to vote for dissident nominees at the AGM.
The Concerned Shareholders wish to remind registered and non-registered shareholders that they may revoke White Proxies and submit Green Proxies up until the time of the AGM, as the Chair may exercise discretion to give effect to such proxies. If you have any questions, please contact either of the Concerned Shareholders as follows: Gilby Len Hastman (1-780-974-5925), Darcy Kim Hastman (1-780-974-5924) or by email at "firstname.lastname@example.com".
Gilby Len Hastman, on behalf of the Concerned Shareholders
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Gilby Len Hastman780-974-5925Darcy Kim Hastman780-974-5924
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When it comes to transferring a family business, there are quite a few ways to skin the proverbial cat. However, coming out ahead of the taxman is only one of the challenges you will face. Businesses exist on paper. Lots of it. Stationary letterhead, marketing materials, and the accounting books are the papers that may come to mind first. Nevertheless, don't forget the all-too-often ignored "company books!" They provide the foundation and the structure of the business itself. Considering the form and structure of the business can be vitally important when planning to give the business to the next generation. In addition, you should be mindful of its current operations and even the value of the business. None other than The New York Times took up this issue in a recent article titled "Modern Safeguards for a Family-Owned Business." The article offers an excellent introduction to the time-honored idea of a holding company. In short, a family can own a company by owning the company that owns that very company. Did you follow that? Said another way, while professional management can take care of the day-to-day operations of the business, the owning family can come together to exercise control over the higher entity – the holding company. If you're no stranger to corporate structuring, then this is a familiar idea. Regardless, you never may have considered its application in terms of your own business and the family ownership. For many, this kind of structuring can be a first step in an overall succession plan for the business without finalizing the precise terms of the succession. Be sure to consult with competent legal counsel, as this is not a do-it-yourself project.
Reference: The New York Times (February 15, 2013) "Modern Safeguards for a Family-Owned Business"
For more information, see www.jerryreiflawyer.com

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First Look: Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A9
Bang & Olufsen designer, Øivind Alexander Slaatto, tapped into the history of the Danish electronics company's storied industrial design past when he created the BeoPlay A9, a wireless audio speaker which transcends the typical shape and presence of home audio...sure to elicit curious queries of, "What is that!?"
The beautiful tripod-legged DLNA and AirPlay compatible BeoPlay A9 is priced at $2699.00, typical of B&O's boutique brand catalog. But I personally would love to see the company offer a miniaturized desktop version priced for smaller spaces and smaller budgets, as I'm in love with tripod stand and unique circular art canvas form factor (or as some note, an archery target). For now, we can all just scan the specs and hope audio companies follow suit and break the mold in similar fashion.
SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions on stand Diameter x height x footprint 70.1 x 90.8 x 41.1 cm Dimensions on wall diameter x depth 70.1 x 21.3 cm
14.7 kg (incl. legs)
14.0 kg (without legs)
Power consumption
Typical 19.5 watts
Standby 0.4 watts
Power amplifiers
1 x 160 watt class D for bass
2 x 80 watt class D for midrange
2 x 80 watt class D for treble
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1 x 8" woofer
2 x 3" midrange
2 x ¾" tweeters
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33.1 - 25.000 Hz
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Ethernet or wirelessly via WiFi:
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USB iPod/iPhone/iPad connector (Charging your device while playing music)
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Beo4 or Beo6 remote or via digital device
On-device controls
Swipe hand across the top sensor to turn volume up or down. Rest hand on the top sensor for a few seconds to mute sound.
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Included cover
Additional cover colors
Silver, red, green, brown and black
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Choose from beech, oak or teak legs. Wall bracket will be available soon
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Of all the things that Richard Roth values in his reference library on World War II and the Third Reich, the one item he considers the most important is a 1944 fold-out map of Berlin. It was the single most critical source of information he used to make his historical novel "Endangered Eagle" historically accurate.
"It was issued to the allies to help them locate police stations, hospitals, schools," Roth said. "This has allowed me when I make a statement with an address that there is a real building on a real street."
That's not to say there wasn't some editorial license taken when Roth needed to locate a bar "where the bad guys met," he said, "but when I talk about the police station across from Victoria Park, that's correct."
He did not limit his accuracy to street addresses. In describing the Hotel Adlon, he read "Hotel Adlon," by Hedda Adlon, noted the Troy collection dug up by Heinrich Schliemann and displayed at the Neues Museum in Berlin - the museum adjacent to Gestapo headquarters, and remarked on the numerous ceremonial swords worn by everyone from postal workers to the most senior Nazis.
Third Reich whodunnit
The novel focuses on a plot to assassinate not Adolf Hitler but Charles Lindbergh and was not Roth's original intention when he determined to focus his love of history on writing a book.
"World War II was the most significant event which changed economies, geography, society. I started out to write about the war in the Pacific because there was not a lot written about it," said Roth. "There were cultural differences, such as the Japanese feudal system, there was a lack of good information available and there was so much about the war in Europe.
"The I realized why there was so little information about the Pacific theater because when the Japanese military leaders failed, many of them killed themselves and there is no way to discover what they were thinking, why they did what they did, what information they had that influenced their decisions."
Roth turned back to Europe and began to lay out a plot. An avid reader, nothing disappointed him more than to find errors in fact in the books, even if they are historical novels.
"If you're going to write an historical novel, it ought to be accurate," he said. "That's one of the reasons I strove to have my books as accurate as possible."
That's why the map was so valuable. Roth began writing seven years ago, taking two years off, and said he spent probably as much time researching as he did writing the 131,286 words.
In reading the hundreds of biographies, autobiographies, histories, textbooks and travel guides, Roth found a hook on which to hang his story. Charles Lindbergh, "probably the only true international hero around 1936. He was revered throughout the world because of his 33-hour flight in 1927 to cross the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Paris.
"Everyone knew Hermann Goering was building the largest airport in Europe," Roth said.
Roth determined that Lindbergh's 1936 visit to French aircraft facilities would be a reason for the American military attache in Germany, Maj. Truman Smith, to have a way into similar facilities in Germany - espionage with a tour guide. Smith was concerned about the quality of the information he was receiving about the facility and Lindbergh's visit to France was one way to get inside without suspicion. Would the Germans let Lindbergh in if he came for a visit?
"Goering jumped out of his seat to have Charles Lindbergh visit," Roth said. "That would establish Germany as a world player and Goering took Lindbergh to every facility they had. Lindbergh even flew a couple of the planes no one even knew anything about."
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He was halfway to the finish in November 2010. In October 2011, he put a period on it and began the hard part - editing it, about eight times, as it turns out.
"I knew from the beginning how it was going to end," Roth said, "but not how I was going to get there."
The suspense inherent in such a story was nothing compared to the suspense Roth felt waiting for the arrival of his first self-published hard copies. Using the Amazon CreateSpace feature, Roth submitted his manuscript at 10 p.m. on a Wednesday in November. By 10 a.m. that Thursday he had confirmation his book was in the process. By 3 p.m., he ordered a proof and a week later "I had the book in my hand. "It was a feeling of great satisfaction and I said 'I did it. After seven years I finally got it done."
Roth has since sold about 100 copies and will have more for sale when he participates in the South Carolina Book Festival in May.
To purchase a copy of the book, call Richard Roth at 705-4188 or attend the South Carolina Book Festival May 18-20 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.


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Happy Easter!
April 4, 2012
Trying to enjoy the wonders of Spring, we decided to grow our own Easter grass this year. There´s no sign of green outside yet (we just had snow this week!) so I thought girls would be delighted to get their own piece of green for Easter.
We usually travel to my in-laws on Easter holidays, main reason I didn't encourage my daughters to have their own baskets at home before (they often get pretty ones from their grandmother!).
You see… it was really exciting for them to watch the grass grow from seeds to "bush". Too bad our lack of experience resulted in irregular surfaces :P. Next time I figured we need to use more seeds (even if the package says the opposite!).
Anyways, girls acquired a new skill and had fun at same time :D.
A beautiful package right? This was made by Luonnonvoima in her pre-school. It has barley grass in. Yep, I admit, it is prettier than ours >_<!
Girls trying different styling: LV has the orange basket and little PS the purple :) *the chick is flying mommy!*
We are off for the holidays and as you might have guessed already, we are spending the long weekend with my girls´ grandparents.
Wish you all a very Happy Easter! Hyvää Pääsiäistä! Feliz Páscoa!
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CARSON, Calif. (March 26, 2011) – No Omar Cummings or Conor Casey in the starting lineup? No problem for the defending MLS Cup champion Colorado Rapids, who defeated Chivas USA, 1-0 at the Home Depot Center on Saturday.
In a chippy match that saw six yellows and numerous fouls, Quincy Amarikwa scored the lone tally, getting the Rapids on the board on a 32nd-minute breakaway. Colorado go to 2-0 to start the season for the first time ever, while the Rojiblancos are winless for their first two matches of the Robin Fraser era. The Rapids have now shut out Chivas USA four straight times dating back to 2009.
The Rapids got on the board first when Jaime Smith played a ball to the streaking Amarikwa. The young forward beat the offside trap and chipped the ball over Chivas USA goalkeeper Zach Thornton before finish on the empty net. Amarikwa earned the start in place of Cummings.
With Cummings away on international duty and Conor Casey on the bench due to tightness in his left calf, the match was the first time that Rapids were without both players in the starting lineup for the first time since October 12, 2008, a span of 63 games. Casey eventually made an appearance late in the second half, playing 11 minutes in the victory.
Chivas USA had their best chance on goal in the 55th minute when Justin Braun sent in a dangerous cross that deflected off Rapids defenderAnthony Wallace and forced a save by Rapids goalkeeper Matt Pickens that rebounded off the bar, but was cleared from danger. On the whole, Chivas USA struggled to generate chances against the defending champions.
The Rojiblancos suffered serious injury woes when midfielder Blair Gavin, making his first start after an offseason hamstring injury, went down in the 29th minute after a collision with Rapids captain Pablo Mastroeni. Early reports say that Gavin appears to have injured his left hamstring on the play, but there was no word on the severity.
Both teams will now look ahead to US Open Cup qualifying play during midweek. Chivas USA take on the Portland Timbers on Tuesday at the University of Portland, while the Rapids on the Chicago Fire in Peoria, Ill., on Wednesday before returning home to host DC United next Sunday.
Scoring Summary
COL -- Quincy Amarikwa 1 (Jamie Smith 1) 31
Misconduct Summary:
COL -- Brian Mullan (caution; Unsporting Behavior) 39
CHV -- Ben Zemanski (caution; Tactical Foul) 72
CHV -- Justin Braun (caution; Unsporting Behavior) 78
COL -- Matt Pickens (caution; Dissent) 79
COL -- Anthony Wallace (caution; Delaying a Restart) 81
COL -- Conor Casey (caution; Delaying a Restart) 89
COL -- Pablo Mastroeni (caution; Delaying a Restart) 96+
Colorado Rapids -- Matt Pickens, Kosuke Kimura, Marvell Wynne, Drew Moor, Anthony Wallace, Brian Mullan (Ross LaBauex 89), Pablo Mastroeni, Jeff Larentowicz, Jamie Smith, Quincy Amarikwa (Wells Thompson 68), Caleb Folan (Conor Casey 79)
Chivas USA -- Zach Thornton, Heath Pearce, Ben Zemanski, Jimmy Conrad, Ante Jazic (Tristan Bowen 76), Michael Lahoud, Nick LaBrocca, Blair Gavin (Mariano Trujillo 32), Justin Braun, Victor Estupinan, Marcos Mondaini (Francisco Mendoza 64).
Referee: Terry Vaughn
Referee's Assistants: Eric Boria; Corey Parker
4th Official: Landis Wiley
Time of Game: 1:55
Attendance: 13,027
Weather: Cloudy and 56 degrees


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SAN DIEGO - (August 3, 2009) La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology researchers studying an enzyme believed to play a role in allergy onset, instead have discovered its previously unknown role as a tumor suppressor that may be important in myeloproliferative diseases and some types of lymphoma and leukemia. Myeloproliferative diseases are a group of disorders characterized by an overproduction of blood cells by the bone marrow and include chronic myeloid leukemia. Lymphoma and leukemia are cancers of the blood.
"PLC-beta 3 is an enzyme, but the function we found was a completely different function that no one knew it had -- as a tumor suppressor," said the La Jolla Institute's Toshiaki Kawakami, M.D., Ph.D., who led the research team. The study, conducted in animal models, could eventually lead to the development of new therapies directed towards controlling this newly discovered cellular mechanism.
Tony Hunter, Ph.D., director of the Salk Institute Cancer Center and a professor in Salk's Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory, called the finding an "important" step in advancing understanding of blood cancers. "It's very interesting that this molecule acts in this way independently of its enzyme activity," he said. "It's quite an unexpected finding and it definitely has the potential for helping the scientific community understand the mechanisms leading to some types of leukemia."
The findings are being published online today in the journal Cancer Cell in a paper entitled "Tumor Suppression by Phospholipase C-
Dr. Kawakami said he and his research team got their first inkling of something unexpected fairly early on in their experiments. "We wanted to better understand the PLC-beta 3 enzyme's possible role as a signaling pathway in asthma and other allergic diseases, so we began working with mice genetically engineered not to have that enzyme," he said. "We noticed that these mice developed a strange phenotype - myeloproliferation and a variety of tumors including lymphomas and some carcinomas."
Dr. Kawakami said this surprising occurrence suggested that PLC-beta 3 acted as a safeguard that inhibited the development of a variety of tumors. He and his team set out to investigate further, choosing to focus specifically on myeloproliferative disease because almost all of the mice with a defective PLC-beta 3 gene eventually developed severe myeloproliferative disease.
The team determined that tumor production hinged on the PLC-beta 3's ability to block the action of STAT5, a transcription factor protein than can switch on many genes known to control cell proliferation, survival and, in the case of blood stem cells, to promote the development of myeloid cells. Myeloproliferative diseases develop when myeloid cells -- which make certain types of white blood cells--become overactive. "In the absence of the PLC-beta 3 protein, STAT5 goes into a state of constant activation, causing the development of abnormal myeloid cells," said Dr. Kawakami. The abnormal cells, which are essentially tumor cells, become overactive and produce too many blood cells leading to myeloproliferative disease, he explained.
The researchers also tested the finding by introducing an inactive form of STAT5 in PLC-beta 3 deficient mice. "This suppressed myeloproliferative disease in these mice," Dr. Kawakami continued.
Dr. Kawakami said his research team got similar results in tests of human cells from people with Burkitt's lymphoma, an aggressive type of B-cell lymphoma that occurs most often in children and young adults. "Some Burkitt's lymphoma cells have very little PLC-beta 3 expression and have very high levels of STAT5 activity, which is similar to our findings in myeloproliferative disease," he said. "We also have done human cell testing in some other lymphomas and leukemias -- including myeloid leukemia -- indicating that these diseases also use this mechanism (low expression of PLC-beta 3 and high STAT5 activity)."
Dr. Kawakami added that much work still needs to be done. "Our findings need to be explored in other tumors. And, of course, its application in human disease needs further study. But we hope other researchers will be encouraged by our work and that it will prompt not only further analysis of this mechanism's role in various diseases, but attempts to develop drugs that would augment PLC-beta 3 in target cells."
About La Jolla Institute
Founded in 1988, the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology is a biomedical research nonprofit focused on improving human health through increased understanding of the immune system. Its scientists carry out research seeking new knowledge leading to the prevention of disease through vaccines and the treatment and cure of infectious diseases, cancer and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 (juvenile) diabetes, Crohn's disease and asthma. La Jolla Institute's research staff includes more than 100 Ph.D.s and M.D.s.


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Oct 27, 2012
Keith Wright is Harvard's all-time shot blocker with 149 rejections (Patrick Shanahan).
UPPSALA, Sweden -- Former Harvard standout Keith Wright '12 has signed a contract to play with Uppsala Basket, a professional team in the top Swedish basketball league Ligan.
Wright, a former two-time co-captain of the Crimson who hails from Suffolk, Va., was a two-time All-Ivy League selection, earning Ivy Player of the Year honors in 2011. A forward, Wright helped Harvard win back-to-back Ivy League titles in 2011 and 2012 while serving as team co-captain.
He averaged 10.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game as a senior, as the Crimson earned a berth in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1946. Harvard finished 26-5 overall and 12-2 in the Ivy League, while moving to as high as No. 21 in the national polls.
Wright concluded his Harvard career first in program history with 149 blocks, while ranking fifth with 743 career rebounds and 16th with 1,178 career points. Following his senior season, Wright was selected to play in the NABC All-Star Game during the Final Four in New Orleans, La., and he earned NABC All-District honors for the second consecutive year.


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A Gartner webinar (PDF) compares three major players in the software industry today - Apple, Google and Microsoft –, trying to see where they stand today, and how IT decisions will be affected by their competition with each other. TheOpenSourcery compared the same companies from a different perspective: agility and openness.
Tom Austin, VP & Gartner Fellow, and David Mitchell Smith, VP & Gartner Fellow, have held a webinar (PDF) entitled "Google vs. Microsoft: The Battle for Future Dominance (and Apples Sneak Attack)" (registration required), comparing Apple vs. Google vs. Microsoft, what are their main characteristics, the financial present status and future prospects, how they are seen in the enterprise, how their main products compare with each other, and how IT decisions will be influenced by the confrontation between these companies.
Tom Austin emphasized the following characteristics about Apple:
- Apple is a consumer oriented company. They take consumerization to the extremes, having a secondary interest in the enterprise.
- Apple is focused on design and user experience.
- Two major OSes: Mac OS X and iOS.
- iOS uses two different platforms: App Store, which is closed and strictly controlled, and HTML5 which is an open technology Apple contributes to.
- There are rumors about Apple building their own cloudy data center.
- They are also trying the waters in the advertising business in response to Google's entrance in the mobile space.
About Google, Tom Austin said among others:
- Google is in the business of democratizing information
- They are focused on the "next 2 billion" users. Enterprise is secondary for Google.
- They are very concerned with what could be a potential roadblock in reaching their goals: the network providers, the RIA solution providers such as Microsoft with Silverlight, OS providers – Microsoft, Apple-, anyone that might interfere with Google's ability to monetize information display via advertising.
- Google is a radical innovator, building an entire new cloud-based infrastructure.
- Google's search infrastructure, which is used by other services, is built from zero. They have designed their own motherboards, they use their own networking solutions, dispatching mechanisms to distribute work over hundreds of thousands or even millions of machines across the world. Because of this technology, Austin considers them the "cloud computing leader".
David Mitchell Smith said about Microsoft:
- They are in the business of democratizing technology. A "PC in every home was the company's vision for a long time", and they have achieved that.
- They have also targeted the enterprise and managed to do well.
- They are a platform company, creating "ecosystems around things and to make money from them"
- They've been trying to expand beyond Windows and Office, entering the search and advertising market, stepping on Google's toes. As a response Google has started an asymmetric war by entering into the enterprise and the OS business, in order to force Microsoft to concentrate on those areas and lose focus on search and advertising. The war is asymmetric because Microsoft uses a lot more money than Google to win enterprise customers.
- Unlike Google which starts projects then easily throws them away if they are not embraced by potential users, Microsoft is very persistent to do things right, managing that usually "on the third try".
According to Austin and Smith, both Microsoft and Google are doing well financially, but none of them is growing, so they are looking for opportunities for growth. While Microsoft wants a share of the search and ads business, and another in cloud computing, Google's plans are not so predictable. They have built an entire array of tools – Chrome, Check-out, Analytics, YouTube, Search, GMail, etc.-, and they have access to a large amount of people's data – IP, location, search history, websites visited, videos watched, tweets, etc., leading the Gartner analysts to think how Google could monetize the "democratization of information" by using "social and demographic trends, behavioral targeting, implicit social profiles, personal preferences", all using "creeping details" of users.
Apple's story is different because they have had strong growth for the last few years. The iPod, iPhone and iPad are all showing signs of health and creating increasing profit for the company.
Following is Gartner's study on how enterprises perceive these three companies:
TheOpenSourcery compared Apple, Google, and Microsoft from a different point of view, software development agility and openness as perceived from the outside. Apple is seen as secretive, with long-term iterations, but with the ability to react swiftly if necessary:
Apple – general directions but no declaration of the overall plan's detail and steps. Rather the opposite, those details are kept ultra-secretive. Thus testing and co-designing with clients and customers is also kept ultra secretive. The cycle for major updates is generally one year but Apple can deliver in considerably less time a major upgrade or fix as has been seen in the iPhone and iPad in recent times.
Google gets a mixed review: sometimes is very open, and sometimes can be secretive as Apple:
Google – also provides general directions and has introduced and then after 1- or 2 iterations walked away from, redirected, or postponed work on major projects. Two examples are Google Wave and the Nexus One Smartphone. Google has a mixed record on being open about the detailed plan; some projects are explicit and others are as secretive as Apple. However, once a basic API is revealed, the project becomes more open. Often clients are invited early to do beta testing [think Google Books and Google Maps] and are surveyed for their reactions to the software. The projects tend to have short update cycles of 3-6 months [think Android and Google Docs] but this may be after a longer 1 year or greater first gestation period.
Microsoft is sometimes open and has long development cycles:
Microsoft – also provides strategic planning and directions. Its Windows continuum was renewed once again by Steve Ballmer at the CES 2011 show with one significant departure – instead of being exclusively an Intel x86 platform choice, Microsoft has added the ARM CPU+System architecture. But the OS will be Windows 7 not Windows Phone 7 [which is built on largely the same language tools but has some novel OS design and implementation methods].
Like Google, Microsoft can be mixed on how the detailed plan is implemented – sometimes open and other times ultra secretive. But Microsoft almost always has a substantial beta processes sometimes eliciting the participation of thousands of users and some prestigious early client/organizational adopters. However, Microsoft software generally has very long delivery cycles measured in years. Typical is the recent Windows cycle which from XP to Vista was 4-5 years and Windows 7 to Windows 8 looks like 2-3 years. Even the Windows 7 upgrade for from Vista to 7 was well more than a year. Even for smaller software projects like the IE browser the Microsoft development cycle is very long: IE6 to IE7 took 6++ years. Even after Bill Gates promised a faster update cycle after IE7, IE8 took 2++ years, IE9 appears to be keeping that same 2 year cycle.
Each company has its strengths and weaknesses. They are all going to be around for a long time, but it is pretty hard to predict their evolution. If one chooses to go either with Apple, Google or Microsoft, a good advice is to avoid vendor lock-in if possible.
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Emerging Devices TBD?
eric samson
Gartner Report Is Confusing
Joe Parks
The comparison grid captured above is itself hard to interpret. What does "cool-aid" mean, for example? Some of the comparisons feel like they're looking at different things. They might as well describe the three as "green, spicy and extra-large".
Openness: "Aggressive"?
Interresting but lacking a direction
Marcel Sorger
One obvious trend I see is integration, but PC's and telephones have been doing that forever. What's interesting is that these big companies are targeting each other on turf previously owned by the other. This isn't just these 3 but also Cisco, Oracle/Sun and some others are also spending tremendous energy and resources are innovating the products we use. It's seems they are trying to become a one stop shop company for customers.
I used to fear those huge monolithic companies because of them trying to monopolize the market by not supporting standards sabotaging multi-platform development, ultimately achieving vendor lock in. But not supporting standards would spell certain doom with customers nowadays and not being open about once platform would result in little third parties releasing anything and thus a very unattractive platform.
The numbers game has changed for these companies. Computers would sell in the millions, but nowadays smart phones sell in the billions. With tablets and clouds coming, there is a huge market on the horizon. Even with a small percentage of that market and a relatively low margin on their products a company may reap huge profits.
I suppose these big companies will be more like a supermarket than a car maker. Car maker sells their cars at bottom price and upsell their accessories ridiculously overpriced. The supermarket sells everything at bottom price and doesn't care where you pick up your other groceries, just as long as they're able to sell in volume.


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Broker Note Briefing: Monday
Markets are rather subdued Monday following a stellar run for equities. Could there be a small pull back ahead of a very busy week, particularly for U.S. economic data? We'll see. For now, here's our top pick of today's broker notes, starting with retail stocks.
Morgan Stanley has cut the U.K. general retail sector to cautious from in line saying the operating environment in 2013 will prove very similar to 2012, when it was the second best performing U.K. sector. "Share prices, though, are significantly higher than this time last year and we believe consensus earnings forecasts are around 10% too high," the bank's analysts said.
The brokerage has downgraded Carphone Warehouse --whose chairman and founder Charles Dunstone was knighted in Dec. 2012--saying that the European division is an increasingly unattractive asset and the share price has over-reacted to the possibility that Carphone may re-acquire Best Buy stake in the business Debenhams and Home Retail Group have also been cut.
Meanwhile, stock exchange group Deutsche Boerse has had its rating downgraded by Deutsche Bank. The brokerage said that trading activity in the fourth-quarter remained disappointing. Deutsche Bank sees chances increasing that management will look to further improve its cost efficiency, as revenues are likely to lag previous expectations for 2013. "Although we don't expect any new cost measures to meet previous programs in size, any initiative that offsets revenue weakness is important to protect current valuation levels," said the brokerage.
TNT Express has been upgraded by UBS.
Now the takeover of TNT by United Parcel Service has failed, the first objective for TNT is to sort out its loss-making Brazil and China operations, the brokerage said.
Although Brazil is losing more money, observed UBS, it has greater strategic rationale than China. "We believe China should be sold (at least partially) and Brazil either turned around swiftly or sold," said UBS. Given the possibilities for self-help initiatives, UBS thinks that current expectations for TNT are unduly negative.


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Last night I played my 1st round game against SaintTodd, and during the 1st half (around T4) I BLUESCREENED. Even though it was early in the game, I was in total control and to say I was gutted about the bluescreen is an understatement.
BernieBuffon, an admin for the league and also lead commentator and streamer for the match (see link below) was thrust into the bluescreen hotseat, and had to try to sort out the mess that this kind of issue inevitably leaves behind.
It was at this point my faith in the PS4 community was galvanised. SaintTodd, a new entrant to the Cladder finals, did not hesitate to restart the match when asked by Bernie. He also instantly agreed to take the same inducements, and I of course agreed to let SaintTodd receive the ball (as the 1st game).
Following any streamed match, whenever Bernie, myself and others commentate on a game we get both coaches in to have a chat. On this occasion I was quick to pay tribute to SaintTodd's sportmanship, it was pure class. He is a welcome addition to the PS4 Champions Cup Alumni group and a credit to the game of BB.
I am on record while streaming saying how much I love the PS4 BB2 community, as far as I'm concerned we are a small but committed bunch of addicted BB nerds that genuinely care about this game. We all do our best to represent and promote PS4 BB2, and we communicate with each other all the time in PSN messenger. I have made a bunch of friends since I was lucky enough to qualify for my 1st Champions League finals back in Season III, and I value being part of this community. The PS4 BB2 Cladder is a shark tank where wins are difficult to come by, but you would be hard pressed to find a friendlier online community. Any coach there is more than happy to help anyone else, and last night's issue just cemented that fact.
I cannot speak for the PC community other than saying I know and respect a number of coaches there (Jimmy, Enarion, Joe etc), and I'm sure their community is just as passionate as we are. This post isn't intended to be a 'PS4 is better than the PC' statement, but come August I will be training for a new job away from home so I will only be able to play BB2 via a PC. I hope the PC community is as strong as the PS4!
Now while Cyanide really should have sorted this bluescreen issue months ago, even that cannot damage what us PS4 players have built on the back of their awesome game. Despite it's flaws, we love BB2, and will continue to support and promote it as long as Cyanide do.
For anyone that is interested I have linked the stream of the match below (which includes the 1st aborted BlueScreen game).
Nuffle bless BB2 and may your dice all come up 6's.
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OK, I realize the title of this post probably had you thinking something really awful but it's not that. It's this: Today is our seven-year wedding anniversary and Nick and I were clueless that it was approaching. And when I finally remembered, I almost didn't tell him.
On Friday, as I was looking over the calendar in my daily planner, my eye gravitated toward July 23—.such a familiar date, but why? It took me a second, then it hit me—our anniversary! Nick was at his desk a few feet from mine and there was a moment when I considered not sharing my revelation. Wouldn't it be funny to see if it ever occurred to him on his own? I could get some serious mileage out of him forgetting our anniversary. I'd buy him a thoughtful gift and present it to him on the big day and he'd feel terrible about not having anything for me. It would be hilarious! Seriously, it sounds mean and twisted but I think it would be a great practical joke—and the kind of thing we'd both find funny. Though he'd undoubtedly be worried that I was only laughing on the outside. And the whole thing felt way too manipulative/unfair to me. I honestly wouldn't be hurt that he forgot my anniversary. I practically forgot it. Life is crazy and dates are hard to remember. And we're not big on gift giving anyway. We're way more interested in spending time together celebrating whatever the occassion is. You know that quote that's going around on facebook right now (I'm paraphrasing): "If you want to raise happy kids, spend twice as much time with them and half as much money." Well, Nick and I pretty much apply that to our relationship. Except ours would go something like this: "If you want to have a happy marriage, spend twice as much time together and instead of spending money on material things, spend it on babysitters and experiences, particularly ones that involve really good food and wine." Also, full disclosure: We are both really lazy about buying gifts for each other. When we see our friends getting and receiving really thoughtful things for/from each other, we cling to the above mantra. And it makes us feel better.
Bottom line: I knew I didn't have it in me to throw the guy under the bus. So I threw him a bone:
"Hey babe, I'm just saying this because it occurred to me literally five seconds ago and there's no pressure, it's just an FYI, but Monday is our 7-year anniversary."
His response: "Shit."
My reply: "Dude, I know. We don't have to do anything. Maybe just go out to dinner, right? It's also a Monday, which is so lame. Is it just me or has my birthday also been on a Monday for like the past five years? Sucks."
His response: "Yeah, I guess we should do dinner. Your call, I don't care where. Oooh! Patagonia's having a 50 percent off sale. Do the kids need anything?"
And that was that. Tonight we will go out to dinner, though I haven't called a sitter yet or made a reservation anywhere. And after a wild weekend of bridal showers and birthday parties and general summer insanity, I could really go for a night off from eating and drinking. But I'll push through for the cause. I do wish we could flip through our wedding album with the kids but, alas, we still haven't created one. And we have such awesome pictures, which makes me feel even more guilty. It is on my to-do list though so perhaps by our 8th anniversary we'll have proof that we actually did get married. Maybe we'll watch our wedding DVD with them, which I'm not sure we've ever watched ourselves. To be honest one of the only reasons I want to make a biggish deal out of the day is for the kids. So they see how special it is that their parents are married and in love and happy and blah, blah, blah. Nick and I celebrate our relationship pretty much every day (you guys know how I feel about date nights) so believe me, we're not deprived. And I'm saving up for our 10-year, when we will be going all out (I hope). Off the top of my head I'm thinking we get back to Hawaii, where we went on our honeymoon, and rent one of the gorgeous condos on the bluffs next to The Four Seasons in Maui and bring the kids and a babysitter and stay for two weeks. Perhaps the nine years of no gifts will help soften the financial blow on that one. A girl can dream, right?
So, how do you celebrate your anniversaries? Has either of you ever forgotten?
Hooray, we're married!


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Wind Power has the Ability to Maintain Rural Communities
August 12, 2011
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As the economy has suffered and unemployment has stayed high, there's been a lot of talk about green jobs and the green economy. Some critics claim the green economy isn't real—or is at least oversold. But for National Renewable Energy Laboratory energy analyst Eric Lantz, it's all about the opportunity for jobs—and particularly where those jobs are created.
Wind energy development, according to Lantz, has the power to maintain communities in rural areas of the country. Areas that have been under-invested in for years and are losing families and youth, he says, have the biggest opportunity to see job creation and increased income. He says the primary direct income contribution is through annual land lease payments that often go to the nation's farmers.
"A lot of times we see payments that are on the order of four to six-thousand dollars per megawatt. And each turbine may be one-and-a-half to three megawatts. It can add up to a relatively substantial amount. In addition, wind projects make relatively sizable property tax payments to the local government. Often times property tax payments are on the order of seven-thousand dollars per megawatt, so again, those property tax payments can add up rather quickly."
Lantz says that has a ripple effect—providing for additional economic activity at multiple layers. He notes local purchases and manufacturing provides for tremendous indirect economic development activity in the state or local community. And because of transportation costs, Lantz says manufacturers want to locate in areas of demand—those with a great wind resource, which are typically in rural America.
"We've seen a number of OEM equipment manufacturers locate kind of throughout the wind corridor, the central Plains of the U.S. And that includes Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, and then Iowa. In addition, some of the lower-tier manufacturers, those people who make bearings, gear boxes and other components, they provide a significant new opportunity for manufacturers in the Midwest."
That's one reason Lantz says it's beneficial to build wind energy projects as opposed to other conventional sources of electricity generation. He says new manufacturing in the U.S. boosts the economic development potential from wind power.
"Most recent estimates estimate that domestic content in the wind energy is about 60 percent. And what that means is that from an economic development perspective, we can provide a very large amount of our labor and our equipment for wind energy projects in the U.S. That obviously benefits the local communities where projects are sited, as well as the rest of the supply chain. And that's not something that's true of all types of power generation."
That doesn't mean Lantz believes the use of local goods should be required. He says the way to maximize the economic development potential of wind energy is providing incentives or training programs that can attract manufacturers to an area. He says making the environment more competitive is the best way to increase the local share of goods and services that go into projects.
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is somewhat of an enigma. He's been a professional stand-up comedian for almost 300 years and has appeared in many popular television shows, movies and traveling carnivals.
Diamond's credits are impressive. He has appeared in "Friends", "Seinfield", "Politically Incorrect", "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and every movie with the word "party" in it.
Diamond is an absolute hit on stage; he's a cut above the rest, with a high-calibre repertoire, which sees him undergo numerous personality changes with great effect. He also has a powerful singing voice and opens and closes his performance with two superb numbers. Then he dances. He dances the dance that dazzled the whirling dervishes of Persia in the 18th century. He dances himself and the audience into a frenzy until he is shot in the neck with a tranquilizer dart.
His act is difficult to describe, he doesn't tell one-liners, instead he prefers to weave different stories into his act. He introduces his various characters early in the show; they then appear throughout the act, often in the same sentence. The characters aren't impersonations of famous people, instead they're impersonations of everyday people, complete with hand gesturing and facial expressions. It's very unique, very wild and very funny. Then…the show starts.
It begins quite innocently with a song, then some funny stuff followed by a gunshot and a fire. In spite of the insurance risks audience are still mesmerized by the talent and versatility this performer displays when he is confident of being paid at the shows conclusion.
Mr. Diamond is no doubt a unique performer. There is never any gratuitous profanity or graphic sexual content. Everything is clever and mostly spontaneous and refreshingly natural and unforced along with several brief episodes of total nudity.
Mr. Diamond is an American first, a comedian second and a Jew third. He has traveled around the world doing shows to support our American soldiers and not make them think they have been sent to fight a senseless and needless war ordered by a handfull of sociopaths.
As a comedian he has had the privilege of traveling around the world making people laugh on stage, offstage in hospitals, bars, comedy clubs, torture chambers (Guantanamo Bay Improv) Private parties and secret government events.
Finally and not necessarily least importantly, as a Jew Mr. Diamond has supported and even gone so far as to contribute his time and energy to further any causes consistent with the survival of the state of Israel and the peaceful resolution of all Israeli and Arab grievances. On a few occasions, after an appropriate amount of money had been exchanged Mr. Diamond has also performed comedy shows in support of Hamas and Al Qaida and Al Jazeera
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Members of Orlando's Municipal Planning Board are accustomed to receiving stacks of tedious zoning reports, but their meeting Tuesday was the first time they got carrots.
That veggie offering may have helped one couple make their case.
Jason and Jennifer Helvenston, the College Park residents who drew national attention by filling their front yard with vegetables, won a small victory by convincing most planning-board members that the city's proposed garden regulations are too restrictive.


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Victorian Web in a print one.]. 18 Raffles Quay, Telok Ayer, Singapore [Between Raffles Quai and Robinson Road,] Photograph George P. Landow September 2002. [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the photographer and (2) link your document to this URL in a web document or cite the
According to a local site, travel.com.sg, Lau Pa Sat means "'Old Market' in Hokkien . . . [This] gazetted national monument [is] the largest Victorian filigree cast-iron structure still standing in Southeast Asia." Fodors.com adds that "a thriving fish market" existed on the site in 1822, and that "it was redesigned as an octagon by George Coleman in 1834 and redesigned, as we see it today, in 1894." Today converted to a typical Singaporean hawker center — the national government brought all street sellers of food into such centers several decades ago as a means of assuring healthful conditions — the building originally served as a meat and fish market. According to an elderly gentlemen, who told me that he first saw it when he played hookey from school many years ago, the odor of "the butchery" and decaying "fish lying in the mud" was so strong that he wouldnt even think of eating there today: "the imagination is too strong." For many years, however, it has been a popular food court, and when I photographed it a second time (October 2008), the octagonal hall was absolutely packed with people buying, selling, and eating food while a local rock band played on a stage at the center of the hall; this stage visually divided the hall and unfortunately prevented obtaining photographs that show the impressive size of Lau Pa Sat.
As this photograph shows, the food court seemed much brighter when I visited it in 2002 than it does now, but the comparatively dark court may be a result of fencing put up around nearby construction. At any rate, the 1960s (?) inverted cone lights, which do not go with the Victorian filigree ironwork, have been removed.
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Get Rid Of That Winter Salt Build Up: Come To The Orange Volunteer Fire Department Car Wash
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The Orange Volunteer Fire Department will host its third annual car wash fundraiser on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(Rain Dates Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
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More Bi-County schedule changes
LAKEVILLE — At the 49th Annual TCU Bi-County Tournament, tonight's boys semifinal games at LaVille have been postponed to Saturday.
The girls semifinal between Culver Community and Triton is set for 9 a.m., with the girls semifinal between OD and LaVille set to follow at 11 a.m. in the main gym.
In the auxiliary gym, Glenn and New Prairie will face off first in the first consolation game at 9 a.m. with the Argos-Bremen consol to follow at 11 a.m.
The boys semifinals will now be played Saturday night beginning at 6:30 p.m. with Triton versus Glenn and followed by Argos versus LaVille at 8 p.m.
In the consols, New Prairie and Culver will face off at 6:30 in the auxiliary gym, and OD and Bremen will pair off at 8 p.m.
The championship games of the Bi-County will now be played Monday with the varsity girls final slated for 6 p.m. and the varsity boys final scheduled for 8 p.m.
• TCU Bi-County Tournament
At LaVille High School
Saturday January 25, 2014
Girls Varsity
9 am
Semifinal 1 (Main Gym)
Triton v Culver
Consolation 1 (Aux Gym)
New Prairie v Glenn
11 am
Semifinal 2 (Main Gym)
Oregon-Davis v LaVille
Consolation 2 (Aux Gym)
Argos v Bremen
Boys Varsity
6:30 pm
Semifinal 1 (Main Gym)
Triton v Glenn
Consolation 1 (Aux Gym)
New Prairie v Culver
8 pm
Semifinal 2 (Main Gym)
Argos v LaVille
Consolation 2 (Aux Gym)
Oregon-Davis v Bremen
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On a cold December night in 1989, Nancy Bailey was heading to her car in a manager's parking lot at JFK Airport when she noticed a man in front her holding a briefcase and a pair of gloves.
"I was freezing, and here's this man who has gloves and he isn't wearing them," recalls Nancy, who was working as a passenger service supervisor for Aer Lingus and living in Long Island, N.Y. "I said, 'Wouldn't those work better if you had them on?'"
The gloveless man was Rinus Lammers, a maintenance supervisor from the Netherlands who also lived in Long Island and worked for KLM airlines.
"I'd been transferred to New York from Saudi Arabia, so I had been used to extreme heat," Rinus says. "The cool air felt nice to me, so I didn't put on my gloves. I see this tall woman, and even though she had boots and a long coat, somehow there was this chemistry right away. I think my heart skipped one or two beats. And I thought, 'Wow! This woman is not only gorgeous, she's got quite a good pickup line too.'"
Still, they went their separate ways.
"I kept thinking about him, though," Nancy admits. "I had no idea who he worked for. I just knew it was for one of the airlines a couple of doors down. So that following August I was back in the parking lot and saw him, and I got excited."
A casual chat ensued, but their dramatically different schedules prevented any conversations for several months. However, they did get to learn what car the other was driving, and in December 1990, a year after their first encounter, Nancy found Rinus' business card with a "Happy Holidays" message on the windshield of her blue Ford Thunderbird.
"I always looked for his car whenever I went to the parking lot," she says. (Rinus drove a dark red Jeep Cherokee.) "So I left him one of my business cards and wrote 'Same to you.'"
Rinus called Nancy soon after getting her card. They met for coffee. Conversations picked up and so did their ability to run into each other at the airport. But they were proceeding with caution because each had just gone through a divorce.
"You want to make sure you want to be together and you're not just seeking comfort for the wrong reasons," Rinus says. "So we went to get a drink after work and hear some music one night, and we were chatting and she put her hand for a moment on my arm, and I will never forget this: It was as if electricity went through me. It was like a bolt of lightning went through my body when she did that."
More dinners, dates and weekend getaways followed. By the summer of 1992, they spent the Fourth of July holiday on Long Island. But two days into their trip, Rinus got a call from his boss and learned that KLM has transferred him to Dubai.
"Needless to say, I kind of fell apart, because at this point I'm hooked," Nancy says. "So he goes off to Dubai in August, and this is 1992, so there is no email, no Facebook. Just the phone."
"So we proceeded to make AT&T; rich," Rinus adds. "They didn't have these packages that you have nowadays."
"One month my phone bill was more than $800," Nancy says. "We were easily spending $1,000 a month on the phone."
Nancy took some time off to be with Rinus in October to see if she would like Dubai. "From the moment we walked out of the airport, I loved it there," she says. "In those days it was way more modern and liberal than Saudi Arabia."
Rinus proposed during Nancy's monthlong visit, and for the next year they kept their relationship alive through phone calls or by meeting in the Netherlands.
"It's two seven-hour plane rides to get to Dubai," Nancy says. "So we would meet halfway in the Netherlands. There was one trip where I was on the ground for less than 24 hours."
By October 1993 Nancy left her job with Aer Lingus and moved to Dubai. She and Rinus married the following March.
"Three months later and we go on our honeymoon in the Netherlands," he recalls, "and when we get back, she says, 'What's wrong with the coffee? It smells horrible!' and I said, 'Don't tell me you're pregnant!'"
"I'd always been told I couldn't have children," Nancy says. "So we got the home pregnancy test, and I took two of them, and they both came out positive. It was such a surprise, but what a gift."
"We had said when we started dating that it would be so nice to have been able to have a child together," adds Rinus, who has a daughter from his first marriage. "But we never thought it was possible."
Their son, Ryan, was born in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates in February 1995. KLM transferred Rinus two more times after Ryan was born, first to New York, then Chicago. He retired from KLM and now works as the quality manager for a firm that sells aircraft parts. The Lammers have lived in Cary for almost 15 years. Ryan, 18, starts Northwestern University this fall.
Although Rinus says this is the longest he has lived in the same city since he left for college, the family still finds a way to explore new destinations every year.
"We take our son to Europe every summer, and each year we pick a different country," Nancy says. "Last year we did France in an RV, and this year we did Switzerland, and he loves to travel just like us."
"One thing I've always loved about Nancy is how she has an international awareness," Rinus adds. "When we first met, I mentioned places like Saudi Arabia and Iran, and she not only knew where they were, she even knew the airport codes! Some people don't know what's happening beyond Barrington."
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Nancy Lammers says talking on the phone when she and Rinus couldn't be together helped them bond in ways that still resonate: "We would talk about anything for an hour or more. And I think that was really important for our communication skills in our marriage because the phone was all we had.
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One of the most respected British Government Ministers in recent decades, Douglas Alexander is a powerful and persuasive voice on geopolitical affairs, the future of Europe, transatlantic relations, and the rise of populism.
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The man who returned Spain to the forefront of the world stage helps audiences understand the economic and debt crisis in Europe and how it can be contained, the international impact of the "Arab Spring," the ever-present terrorist threat and the values of leadership.


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General Questions
Are Schecter Diamond Series models available with custom options?
We do not customize or modify our Diamond Series guitars or basses in any way. Our Diamond Series guitars and basses are only available with the existing and current specifications. Diamond Series instruments are not available in customized versions, however, Schecter USA Custom Shop guitars may be ordered with custom options. Please submit a custom order form to your authorized Schecter dealer, or go to our Custom Shop Calculator to get an estimated price quote.
What year was my Schecter Diamond Series instrument made?
The first two numerical digits of the serial number (found on the back of the headstock) will tell you what year the instrument was made. For example, for serial number 0236758, the "02" indicates that the guitar was made in 2002; for serial number W10052743, the "10" indicates that the guitar was made in 2010.
How do I contact Artist Relations or submit my band to Schecter?
For Schecter to remain close with our artists, endorsements are limited, and we cannot guarantee a response for all submissions.
Artists who would like to be considered for endorsement should mail us a full package that includes biography, tour history, photos, recordings on CD, video, and anything else you think may help us influence our decision.
Schecter Guitars
10953 Pendleton Street
Sun Valley, CA 91352
Please do not send any original "one of a kind" materials, as your packages cannot be returned.
I have a Diamond Series instrument that I cannot find on your website. Why is this?
It may be a Limited Edition or Special Edition model, or possibly a discontinued model. You can try searching the Vault section on our website for discontinued models.
How do I determine which model I have?
In most cases, the model name is stamped on the truss rod cover (just above the nut). Make sure to check the Vault for discontinued models. Sending us some digital pictures would be the best way to help identify your guitar. If you are unable to send any, please email us, and be prepared with as much information as possible about the instrument. This includes serial number, body shape, color, pickup configuration, number of frets, type of bridge, etc. We will do our best to identify your guitar.
Why did you discontinue the ______________?
We change our lineup every year, and some of the changes we make depend on the demand generated by our customers. Models or colors that create a steady demand may stay in our product line for a longer period of time. We always strive to keep our product line exciting, for our customers and us!
I have a guitar that I can't find on your website?
Throughout the years Schecter Guitars have manufactured many proprietary guitars. These were mostly made in limited quantities and sold exclusively to select dealers. If you cannot find it on our web site, please contact us with the model name and we can assist.
Can I purchase a guitar directly from Schecter?
We do not offer any direct sales: our instruments and cases must be purchased through an authorized Schecter dealer. Only new Schecter instruments purchased through one of our authorized dealers will be covered under our warranty. For a complete list of current authorized Schecter dealers, go to our Dealer Locator.
Can Schecter tell me how much my instrument is worth?
Schecter is a manufacturer of new instruments only, and has no direct involvement in used, collector or vintage instrument markets, or in determining the value of a particular instrument.
Does Schecter offer factory tours?
We do not offer any factory tours; we're not open to the public.
Where can I find a wiring diagram for my instrument?
You can find the wiring diagram on our website, in the "Download Technical Specification" PDF located at the top right corner of each specific model's page. If you do not see the "Download Technical Specification" option, there may be no wiring diagram currently available for that model. We update these regularly.
The Neck and Bridge pickup volume controls on my guitar seem backwards. Why is this?
Production models starting from 2010 have a new control layout. The Bridge volume is located closest to the pickups. The Neck volume is located in the middle. (If you own a model from 2009 or older, the volume controls may be wired opposite this!) The majority of guitar players use their Bridge pickup for both Rhythm and Lead, so we switched to this layout so that players have easier access to the Bridge volume control. You can find a control layout in the "Download Technical Specification" PDF located at the top right corner of the specific instrument's page. If you do not see the "Download Technical Specification" option, there may be no control layout currently available for that model. We update these regularly.
How does the Push-Pull coil-tap work?
When the push-pull knob is pulled up, one of the two coils of a humbucking pickup is grounded out, producing a single-coil sound (so, down=humbucker, up=single-coil).
How does the Push-Pull work with the Duncan Designed P90-1 pickup?
This pickup is wired in Series/Parallel on a push-pull tone pot. With the knob in the 'down' position, it is wired in Series. Series will give you more of a Humbucker-like tone that will have more mid-range and hotter output. With the knob in the 'up' position, it is wired in Parallel. Parallel will give you the most P90-like tone with less bass and brighter highs. Both are hum-cancelling.
What do the frequency dip switches do on my EMG BTS 2-band bass EQ?
The dip switches are located on the BTS EQ circuit board inside the control cavity. The BTS has the added feature of allowing you to choose from 4 different high-frequency response curves. This is a nice feature, especially if you are using the BTS with passive pickups. The following diagrams show the dip-switch positions and the graphs show the resultant frequency responses. Click here for diagrams.
How do my bass controls work?
Most four knob Schecter basses have a Master Volume knob, Blend knob, Bass knob, and Tone knob. The Blend knob is located on top. The Master Volume knob is located in the front, towards the pickups. The Bass knob is located in the back, towards the bridge. The Tone knob is located on the bottom. Click here for a diagram of the four knob and five knob bass controls.
How does the Bass Blend knob work?
Rolling the Blend knob toward the Neck pickup will select the Neck pickup. Rolling the Blend knob toward the Bridge pickup will select the Bridge pickup. The middle notch will select both pickups. You can dial in the amount of volume for each pickup with a simple turn of one knob, rather than having separate volume knobs.
I have no output or my output is cutting in and out. What do I do?
First, try a new guitar cable; unplug all effects and plug directly into your amp. You can also try another amp if it is available. The next likely issue could be the output jack connection. Remove the output jack plate, or pickguard, and check for broken connections. If your guitar or bass uses active pickups or an EQ, try replacing the battery/batteries. If none of these resolve your problem, please contact us for technical assistance.
I have no output or my sound is distorting on my Diamond Series instrument with active EQ or active pickups. What should I do?
Most of the time replacing the battery will fix this. (Be sure to unplug your instrument cable from the output jack when not in use. This will turn the batteries off and add many more hours of playability.) If this does not work, see the question listed above this one.
My battery keeps going dead on my Stiletto Studio or Hellraiser bass. Why is this?
Our Studio and Hellraiser basses have two 9-volt batteries in the battery cavity. Make sure both batteries are replaced. It can be a little deceiving, but the second battery is underneath the first battery. (Be sure to unplug your instrument cable from the output jack when not in use- this will turn the batteries off and add many more hours of playability.)
How does the controls work on my Sustainiac® model?
There is a Master Volume and Tone, some 3 knob model will have a Master Volume, Tone and Sustainiac Intensity knob that controls the amount of sustain you would like. There is a 3-way Switch that selects between the Bridge pickup and the Neck pickup/driver. There is a 2-way On/Off DPDT mini toggle switch that activates or deactivates the Sustainiac Driver. There is a 3-way DPDT mini toggle 'Mode' switch that controls the Sustainiac feedback function. All the way up is the 'Fundamental' mode that sustains the same note that is played. The middle position is the 'Mix' mode that Sustains between the Fundamental notes and up to the 4th Harmonic notes. The down position is the 'Harmonic' mode that sustains up to the 7th harmonic note.
I am having issues with my Sustainiac® model. How do I troubleshoot the issue?
You can find Sustainiac Troubleshooting info in the Support section or be clicking the following link _____.
How do I adjust my Sustainiac® circuit board?
You can find an Owner's Manual of your Sustainiac model in the Support section.
What are the neck dimensions and nut width of my Diamond series instrument?
Neck dimensions and nut width can be located in the Specs tab at the bottom section of the individual model page.
How do I adjust the bridge?
You must first determine what type of bridge is on your guitar. If you have a Floyd Rose system, there are 2 studs which hold the bridge system in place. You may adjust either the high or low side up or down with a 3mm wrench to achieve the desired action height. If you have a Tune-O-Matic style bridge, then you may adjust your action with a flat-head screwdriver on either the treble or bass side. Please note: If you have a TonePros Locking TOM system on your guitar, you must first loosen the 2 lock-down screws with a 1.5mm Allen wrench before attempting to adjust action height. For more details, check out www.tonepros.com and see owner's manual.
How do I know if my neck needs adjustment?
Generally, if a neck is out of adjustment, string buzz will be more noticeable in either the center of the neck or near the first few frets & open chording area. There are many factors that can cause string buzz; your neck does not always need to be adjusted! Please consult any qualified repair technician if you are not sure or you do not know how to properly adjust a truss rod. You should not attempt to adjust the truss rod unless you are qualified to do so. Extreme adjustments can cause permanent neck damage.
What size truss rod Allen wrench do I need to adjust my neck?
A 5/32" or 4mm Allen wrench will fit the Schecter two-way adjustable truss rod.
What is a two-way adjustable (i.e., dual action/double expanding) truss rod? How does it work?
Every Diamond Series instrument has a two-way adjustable truss rod. Unlike most truss rods which allow only convex neck adjustments (back bow), the two-way adjustable truss rod allows you to adjust for either a concave or convex bow. If you tighten the truss rod nut Clockwise it bows the neck backwards, straightening the neck. As you loosen the nut you will find the neck's neutral position (the truss rod is not in use). If you continue to loosen the nut Counter Clockwise you will feel a renewed tightening as the rod causes the neck to bow forward giving the neck more relief. Click here for a diagram. Please consult any qualified repair technician if you are not sure or you do not know how to properly adjust a truss rod. You should not attempt to adjust the truss rod unless you are qualified to do so. Extreme adjustments can cause permanent neck damage.
I broke my neck. Can you fix it or sell me a new neck? Where do I get it fixed?
Schecter does not sell replacement necks. Replacements are only available under a warranty basis. If your neck broke due to neglect such as being dropped, you should try to find a professional repairperson to see if the neck can be repaired. See our Warranty for more details.
Can Schecter refinish my instrument?
We do not offer any factory refinishing or restoration services in any capacity. If you search the web, you'll find there are many independent companies that offer this type of service.
What kind of finish does my Diamond Series instrument have? What should I use to maintain the finish?
We use a polyester finish. This finish is safe for rubber stands and hangers. Any standard guitar cleaner will work. We use Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Professional Final Inspection 34 cleaner to clean the finish. This works great for cleaning the hardware as well.
I have a satin finish on my instrument. What should I use to clean it?
Any standard guitar cleaner will work. Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Professional Final Inspection 34 cleaner works great to clean the satin finish. It cleans off sweat and dirt without harming the finish. Make sure to clean the satin finish softly, or you might hand rub the satin finish to a gloss (shiny) finish.
How often should I change strings?
Although changing strings varies with each user, Schecter recommends that you change your strings at least every 20 hours of playing time. Keep in mind that if you wipe your strings clean after each use, it will help prolong the life of the strings.
Note: Properly stretching new strings will minimize the "buzz" of a fresh set, and enhance tuning stability.
If I change string gauges or tuning will it damage my neck?
A slight truss rod adjustment or bridge height adjustment may be needed, but it will not damage your neck.
Can I buy replacement parts from Schecter?
Schecter does not sell any replacement parts, just complete guitars and basses. Many of the quality parts found on Schecter guitars and basses can be found at your local retailer. They may also be available through online parts dealers. Here are a few suggestions:
WD Music
Guitar Parts Resource
Do you sell replacement pickguards, backplates, truss rod covers or tremolo covers?
Schecter does not sell any replacement parts, just complete guitars and basses. Please contact a local repair shop to have these replacements made. You might also check with the parts suppliers listed above.
What brand string/gauge is on my guitar/bass?
Schecter Diamond Series instruments are factory-equipped with Ernie Ball strings. The exact string information is located in the Specs Tab at the bottom section of the individual models page.
Factory String Gauges & Tunings
Instrument String Gauge (Low to High) Tuning (Low to High)
6-String Guitar 46/36/26/17/13/10 E/A/D/G/B/E
7-String Guitar 56/46/36/26W/17/13/10 B/E/A/D/G/B/E
8-String Guitar 74/64/52/42/30/17/13/10 F#/B/E/A/D/G/B/E
6-String Baritone 56/44/34/24W/16/12 B/E/A/D/F#/B
6-String Acoustic 54/44/32/24W/16/12 E/A/D/G/B/E
12-String Guitar 46/26, 36/18w, 26/12,
6-String Baritone VI 90/75/56/44/34/24 E/A/D/G/B/E (one octave lower)
4-String Bass 105/85/65/45 E/A/D/G
4-String Bass Baritone 128/105/85/65 B/E/A/D
5-String Bass 130/100/85/65/45 B/E/A/D/G
6-String Bass 130/100/80/65/45/32 B/E/A/D/G/C
8-String Bass 100/50, 80/40, 65/28, 45/18 E/A/D/G (w/doubled octave strings)
My hardware is tarnishing or rusting. Is this covered under warranty?
Damage, corrosion or rusting of any hardware component caused by temperature or humidity, exposure to sun, fire, moisture, body salts and acids, other chemicals or non-industry approved polishes is not covered under the Schecter warranty. You can minimize these effects by wiping the hardware down with a soft cotton cloth after playing.
What shipping method does Schecter use to ship warranty replacement parts?
Schecter ships replacement parts via USPS Standard.
Where can I get Schecter Merch and accessories?
Schecter shirts, hats, jackets, bags, and other accessories are available on our website. For the latest in Schecter Gear, go to the Merch section.
What Schecter case should I buy to fit my guitar?
Case recommendations are listed on our website in the Accessories section, or at the bottom of each specific instrument's page. Just find your model at www.schecterguitars.com and scroll to the bottom of the "Specs" column. For previous or discontinued models no longer listed on our website, please contact your local dealer for purchasing information.
Where can I order a hardshell case or gig bag for my Schecter instrument?
Schecter hardshell cases and gig bags can be ordered through any authorized Schecter dealer. For a complete list of authorized Schecter dealers, see our Dealer Locator.
What is the warranty coverage on parts and electronics?
All Schecter Guitar Research Diamond Series instruments are backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Our Limited Lifetime Warranty is only valid in the country/territory/duchy from which your NEW guitar/bass/product/instrument was purchased. Your new Schecter instrument is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original owner, if used under normal operating conditions, subject to the limitations described below. This warranty is not transferable under any circumstances, and applies to the original owner only, provided the product is purchased as NEW from an authorized Schecter dealer. In order to validate your warranty, you must return your warranty registration card within ten (10) days following the original date of purchase, or register your product online at www.schecterguitars.com Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase. If you need to file a warranty claim in the future, you can send in a photocopy of your receipt at that time. For a full listing of the Warranty Terms, click here.
Online Warranty Registration
Schecter has no authorized repair centers, All warranty repairs are done at Schecter.
I bought my instrument used. Is it still under warranty?
No. Our Limited Lifetime Warranty is not transferable under any circumstances, and applies to the original owner only, provided the product is purchased NEW from an authorized Schecter dealer.
Who do I contact for customer service?
Please call 800-660-6621, ext. 313 to reach Schecter Diamond Series Technical Support.
Emails can be sent to the Diamond Series Technical Support on our Contact Schecter page.
Hours of operation: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday (Pacific Time).
Note: Emails will only be read and replied to during business hours.
I live outside the USA and I have a warranty repair issue; who do I contact?
If you live outside the USA, please contact the Authorized Distributor in the country where the instrument was purchased for any warranty issues/repairs. Please note that Distributors will only warranty instruments that were purchased from the country they represent. If you purchased an instrument from a different country, it will not be covered under warranty. Please see our website for a complete list of Authorized Schecter Distributors.
Will Schecter refund the purchase price of my instrument?
Schecter will not refund the purchase price of any instrument. If you are pursuing a refund, it should be obtained through the store from which your purchase was made.
SGR by Schecter Guitar Research and SGR Guitar Pack - 2 Year Limited Warranty
Schecter Guitar Research warrants the SGR GUITAR and SGR GUITAR PACK to be free from defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase except electronics and hardware which are covered for 1 year from original date of purchase. The GUITAR PACK AMPLIFIER is protected under a one-year warranty from the original purchase date. Cables and other accessories are warranted for a period of 120 days from the original date of purchase. Guitar strings are not covered under warranty. This warranty applies to the original owner only, and is not transferable under any circumstances. Please note that our 2 year Limited Warranty is only valid in the country/territory/duchy from which your NEW guitar/bass/product/instrument was purchased.
Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase. If you need to file a warranty claim in the future, you can send in a photocopy of your receipt at that time.
The SGR GUITAR is designed for use with .009 to .042 gauged strings only and heavier gauged strings may cause damage to the instrument. This warranty is void if strings of a heavier gauge other than .009 to .042 are installed on the guitar.
The SGR 4 string bass is designed for use with .045 to .105 gauged strings only and the SGR 5 string bass is designed for use with .045 to .130 gauged strings only. This warranty is void if strings of a heavier gauge than those listed are installed on the guitar.
This warranty does NOT cover the following:
1) Any instrument that was not purchased from an authorized Schecter dealer.
2) Any instrument that has been modified or customized after shipment from Schecter Guitar Research.
3) Any instrument that has been serviced by unauthorized persons.
4) Any instrument whose serial number is missing, or has been altered in any way.
5) Any instrument that has been damaged due to misuse, neglect or accident.
6) Any instrument that has been subjected to extreme humidity or temperature conditions.
7) Normal wear and tear on any serviceable part of the instrument, including electronic controls and switches, jacks, worn frets, plated surfaces, tuning machines, scratches in pick guards or plastic parts, saddles and nuts; normal paint wear and tear including damages, discoloration, and paint shrinkage of the instrument finish for any reason.
8) Defects in finishes such as cracks, splitting, or warping of wood due to changes in temperature or humidity, exposure to sun, fire, moisture, body salts and acids, other chemicals or non-industry approved polishes.
9) Regular maintenance of the instrument, including string changes, truss rod adjustments, set-up, intonation and action adjustment.
10) Subjective issues such as tonal characteristics, grade, grain or color of wood or finish, or relative weight.
11) Freight charges to Schecter Guitar Research for warranty repairs.
12) Shipping damages of any kind.
U S Customers:
No instrument may be returned to Schecter Guitar Research without prior authorization. If a return is to be made to Schecter Guitar Research, the customer must first obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#) by phone or email. If the RA# is not clearly marked on the package being returned, it will be refused. Schecter Guitar Research will inspect any returned instrument, and upon approval, and at the sole discretion of Schecter Guitar Research, will replace any part or parts deemed defective. Schecter Guitar Research reserves the right to use materials regularly utilized or available at the time of repair in the event that the original materials are no longer available. The customer is responsible for the cost of shipping the instrument to Schecter Guitar Research; please provide insurance and pack the instrument properly! Schecter Guitar Research will pay the insurance and shipping costs to send the instrument back. Schecter Guitar Research does not offer repair service of any kind other than warranty repair service. If an instrument needs service or maintenance that is not covered under warranty, it should be taken to a qualified guitar repair professional.
International Customers:
Please contact the store where you purchased the instrument for return authorization information.
How can I become an authorized Schecter retailer?
For information regarding possible dealerships, please send your inquiries here. Please note that you must have an existing "brick-and-mortar" retail location; Schecter does not authorize "online only" dealerships. Please do not submit any information or inquiries pertaining to artist endorsements to this mailbox!
Is my guitar covered under the limited lifetime warranty if I purchase it from a country other than the one in which I reside?
No, you must purchase your guitar from an authorized dealer in your country to get the warranty coverage (for example; you live in India but you purchased the guitar from an online store in the USA, this will not be covered). If you have a warranty issue you must contact the store/distributor in the country from which it was purchased.
Please note that we do not authorize any USA online dealer or store to sell Schecter products outside of the USA. If you live outside the USA and purchase a guitar from the USA, it will not be covered under our warranty.
I see a model on the "All Other Countries" portion of the site that doesn't appear on the "USA" portion. Can I purchase this model in the USA?
Not at this time. Currently, these models are only sold to countries outside the USA.
Is Schecter USA the same company as Schecter Japan?
While both companies share the same owner, they are operated independently of one another. Schecter Japan offers instruments only for Japan and certain Asian markets.
For international sales and warranty repair click here to find a distributor in your country/area.
For questions regarding current or past models, please contact the distributor in your country. Click here for international distributor listing.