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By: Ms Jen Cork, Category: At The Museum, Date: 15 Sep 2011
DAW? Dangerous Animals Week, of course! To celebrate our new Dangeroz app (available in the App Store now) we're featuring a different Aussie creature each day...
DangerOz is available to download now
The White Shark is one of the most well-known sharks in the world, reaching impressive lengths of 6 metres and weights of 3000 kilograms.
The White Shark has a torpedo-shaped body, a pointed snout and large pectoral and first dorsal fins. The fish has black eyes and its body is grey and bronze above, and white below.
As a juvenile, the shark is known to eat squid, fishes, stingrays and other sharks. As it grows, so does its diet. Its large serrated teeth are perfect for eating seals, sea lions, dolphins and dead whales.
Attacks on humans are often believed to have occurred as a result of mistaken identity. It is suggested that surfers lying on a surf board resemble seals to the shark, resulting in a number of attacks.
A video feature we found on our 'Fish Bits' blog shows a close encounter with the shark whilst kayaking off San Onofre State Beach, Calafornia.
Me my Shark and I from Chuck Patterson on Vimeo.
The White Shark is 'uncommon' in Australian waters, despite Australia's reputation for being the place to see Great Whites. There are no reliable estimates of the numbers in our waters and some believe their numbers are decreasing.
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It's no secret that our society has an obsession with curvy, womanly breasts...
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 06, 2013
Boost Your Bust, a program which claims to help women increase their bust by up to two cup sizes in just four to six weeks has caught the attention of HonestyFirstReviews.com, prompting a review.
HonestyFirstReviews.com's Tiffany Hendricks explains the explosive popularity of the Boost Your Bust program:
"It's no secret that our society has an obsession with curvy, womanly breasts," says Hendricks. "And, as a result many 'less endowed' women have felt slighted by their lack of breast development. Boost Your Bust is the first program to reveal the fact that there are indeed natural solutions women can utilize to improve their bosoms."
While skeptics may question whether it can really be possible for one to naturally stimulate breast growth, many Boost Your Bust customers have reported significant improvements in both breast size and firmness. These remarkable assertions led Hendricks to investigate the science behind Bolton's system.
"Strangely enough, much of what Bolton reveals in Boost Your Bust is based upon science that has been around for centuries," says Hendricks. "It's all about using natural methods to control the hormones that suppress breast growth."
Boost Your Bust is available digitally online allowing customers instant access to the program. The system, which comes with a full money back guarantee includes information on natural "bra-busting" foods, secret breast-growth recipes, a so-called "super supplement" proven to boost breast growth in teens, instructions for making one's own breast-enlargement cream, exercises for making one's breasts instantly appear larger, fashion secrets for making one's breasts look bigger, and more.
"While some women will undoubtedly still be opting for breast enlargement surgery, I think this program could be a real game changer for those women looking for a safe, cost effective and natural way to boost their busts," says Hendricks. "The idea that you can now get those sexy, attention getting curves without going under the knife definitely makes this breast enlargement system a hot item."
Those wishing to purchase Boost Your Bust, or for more information, click here.
Tiffany Hendricks provides reviews of self-help, beauty, and digital training programs on her website HonestyFirstReviews.com. http://www.honestyfirstreviews.com/recommends/boostyourbust/


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Spa and Beauty
Spa & Beauty
A new dimension in the spa experience
In the crowded world of spas and salons, Power Plate is your key to revitalizing the experience you provide clients each and every visit. That's because Power Plate is an innovative, state-of-the-art service that brings benefits and variety to your spa treatment menu.
By delivering vibrations that contract every muscle in the body, Power Plate dramatically increases circulation while stimulating lymphatic drainage to detoxify and revitalize. Increased circulation can also help alleviate pain and stress, making Power Plate the perfect complement to body wraps, massage and other therapeutic treatments helping to bring body and mind into harmony.
Power Plate's whole body vibration technology gives your clients a reason to come back more often—and bring friends.
Power Plate vibration stimulates reflexive muscle response and activates more muscle fibers. That means the effect of holding a pose or performing a stretch is enhanced—so shorter sessions yield faster results. Your clients can see and feel results in as little as two or three short sessions a week, making it easier for them to achieve what's possible.
Benefits are more than skin deep
Power Plate is the next generation of spa and beauty technology, delivering whole body vibration that can aid weight loss, reduce the appearance of cellulite, enhance relaxation and even help alleviate pain. In fact, scientific studies have shown the link between vibration treatments and increases in bone density, critical in combating osteoporosis. When you put Power Plate in your spa, studio or wellness center, you show your commitment to helping people achieve harmony and feel their best.


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The Albert Einstein College of Medicine, first opened in 1955, rapidly became one of the nation's premier institutions for medical education, basic research and clinical investigation. The College of Medicine is a nonsectarian institution, which from its inception has welcomed students of all creeds and races — an attribute in which Dr. Einstein took great pride when consenting to the use of his name in conjunction with the medical school.
Among its pioneering educational initiatives, Einstein was among the first of the major medical schools to integrate bedside experience with learning, bringing first-year students into contact with patients and linking classroom study to case experience. Einstein also led the way in the development of bioethics as an accepted academic discipline in medical school curricula, and it was the first private medical school in New York City to establish an academic Department of Family Medicine as well as the first to create a residency program in internal medicine with an emphasis on women's health.
While education remains at the heart of the College's mission, biomedical research served as a critically important driver of the College's growth. Einstein's 300 research laboratories are its "crucibles of creativity," where multiple, heavily funded and world renowned centers engage in ground breaking scientific exploration in the areas of diabetes, cancer, liver disease, and AIDS. Other areas in which the College of Medicine has concentrated its efforts include developmental brain research, neuroscience, cardiac disease, and initiatives to reduce and eliminate ethnic and racial health disparities.
As the world progresses into what many researchers have referred to as the "golden age" of medicine, Einstein remains steadfast in its core missions: preparing and educating students to become caring as well as curing physicians; fostering pioneering research programs in biomedical and translational research; and delivering superb patient care. We continue to be guided by the high academic and humanistic values exemplified by our namesake, Albert Einstein, as we shape a better future for the health of people everywhere.


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A Chicago man allegedly posed as a police officer to help block traffic during a funeral procession last week but was caught in the lie when real Chicago police approached with questions, Cook County prosecutors said Saturday.
Police stopped at the intersection of 119th Street and Kedzie Avenue in Merrionette Park on Nov. 16 when they learned a vehicle was blocking traffic on the busy thoroughfare, prosecutors said. Just after they arrived, Marques Perkins Brown, 30, allegedly showed up to vouch for the car.
"I'm a police officer, I'm on the job (and) that vehicle is with us in the procession," Perkins Brown told officers while raising his right hand to show a Chicago Police star, according to a police report.
He then jumped in his car and drove off, but authorities didn't buy the story. Police said they stopped him a block away, asking for his Chicago Police identification card and the name of his unit.
Brown, of the 1000 block of West 109th Street, was arrested when he couldn't answer their questions. He later admitted he found the star in a gym bag in Oak Lawn about a month ago, prosecutors said.
Inside his car, officers discovered a set of handcuffs, a police star holder, a Chicago Police Duty baseball hat, a black leather handgun holster and three active Fraternal Order of Police member stickers, according to a police report.
Brown was charged with false impersonation of a police officer and public safety organization as well as obstruction of traffic by a motorist and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. A judge ordered him held in lieu of $10,000 bail.


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Prince William and Kate Middleton will stay married, but don't necessarily bet on Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes managing the same thing -- not according to an updated celebrity marriage formula.
Created in 2006 by scientist Garth Sudem, the Sundem/Tierney Unified Celebrity Theory is surprisingly accurate, the New York Times reported Tuesday.
The equation takes into account the "relative fame of the husband and wife, their ages, the length of their courtship, their marital history, and the sex-symbol factor (determined by looking at the woman's first five Google hits and counting how many show her in skimpy attire, or no attire)," the Times says.
It correctly predicted the break-up of Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock, and Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.
Next on the doomed list, the Times says, are Will Smith and Jada Pinkett. Although they're still married, tabloid reports are filled with rumors of a split ahead of their December 15th anniversary.
Garth has refined his methods and says that he now studies not so much the amount of fame involved so much as the type of fame, measuring not just Google hits, but mentions in the New York Times versus those in the supermarket tabloid National Enquirer.
"It's tabloid fame that dooms you," he says.
And it's the wife's fame that matters most: "A high NYT/ENQ ratio also explains why Chelsea Clinton and Kate Middleton have better chances than the Kardashian sisters."
The full study -- and the formula particulars -- can be seen at: http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2012/03/13/science/13tier-graphic.html?ref=science
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Memorable Olympic Moments: Lorz of the Rings, Summer 1904
Distance runner Fred Lorz's Olympics disgrace in 1904
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Lorz was the first competitor to cross the finish line. He was greeted with cheers from the American crowd and Alice Roosevelt, daughter of Pres. Theodore Roosevelt, placed a laurel wreath on his head. Shortly thereafter Lorz admitted the truth.
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Long before today's notorious scandals involving Tonya Harding, Michelle Smith, and Ben Johnson there was distance runner Fred Lorz. Lorz set the standard for Olympic disgrace during the marathon event at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics.
An event usually rich in prestige and tradition, the 1904 race included a bizarre cast of characters whose antics made it a perfect example of the circus sideshow that was the St. Louis games. The race began in the afternoon despite oppressive August heat, which eventually kept more than half of the 31 starters from finishing.
Lorz was the first competitor to cross the finish line. He was greeted with cheers from the American crowd and Alice Roosevelt, daughter of Pres. Theodore Roosevelt, placed a laurel wreath on his head. Shortly thereafter Lorz admitted the truth. Suffering from cramps early in the race, he hopped into an official's car at the nine-mile mark and rode the next 11 miles of the race. He said he decided to run into the stadium and break the winner's tape as a joke.
Olympic officials weren't laughing, and they promptly suspended him from any future amateur competition. (He was later re-instated and won the Boston Marathon in 1905.)
Unfortunately the story doesn't end there. The "real" winner of the race was Thomas Hicks, who had to be helped across the finish line after 3 hours, 28 minutes and 53 seconds—the worst marathon time in Olympic history. During the race, Hicks became the first Olympian to be guilty of using performance-enhancing drugs. His trainers gave him some strychnine and egg whites as a stimulant to keep him going. It wasn't enough, though, and a woozy Hicks had to be helped over the finish line.
And finally, there was Cuban postman Felix Carvajal who reportedly ran in street clothes; got hungry during the race and stopped in an apple orchard for something to eat; got sick from eating the rotten fruit; stopped to rest; got up, completed the race, and still finished fourth.
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BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University women's volleyball player Kelsey Griffitts continues to win awards after her stellar senior campaign. Most recently, Griffitts was named Conference Carolinas Fall Scholar Athlete for women's volleyball.
A week ago Griffitts became the first King student-athlete to earn first team Capital One Academic All-America status with her cumulative GPA of 3.97. She also finished the season ranked second in NCAA Division II with an attack percentage of .397.
The first team All-Conference Carolinas honoree carried her 3.97 GPA while majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Following graduation, Griffitts intends to volunteer as an Emergency Medical Technician with the goal of continuing her education to become a Physician's Assistant.
In her career at King, Griffitts was a four-time President's List honoree after completing four semesters with a perfect 4.0 GPA. She also was named to the Dean's List after three additional semesters in which her GPA exceeded 3.5. She has earned Outstanding Achievement awards for the highest female GPA in general chemistry, general biology, organic chemistry, and general physics
Not only was the Bristol, Va., native successful in the classroom, but she also turned in a stellar senior season on the court. In matches through December 8, Griffitts ranked second in all of NCAA Division II with an attack percentage of .397, which also led the Tornado and Conference Carolinas. She also led the Tornado and ranked eighth in Conference Carolinas with 71 total blocks and fourth with 24 solo stuffs. Her 270 kills ranked second on the team behind Summer Kremer's 399 kills.
Griffitts was the third Tornado to be named a Capital One Academic All-American, but the first to garner first team honors. The senior helped lead King to a 32-5 overall record, including a 17-1 mark in league play that lead to King's first Conference Carolinas title, and first conference title since becoming NCAA members.
Each school submits candidates that are the best of the best for the conference from their sport while meeting certain qualifications for nomination. The qualifications include being a junior or senior student-athlete with a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all work completed at their member institution that have played in a conference sponsored sport. The GPA is calculated based on the student-athletes cumulative average through the previous semester and each student-athlete must have attended their member institution for at least one academic year. Additionally, in order to qualify for the award the student-athlete must be a current member of the All-Conference Carolinas First, Second, or Third Team that were recently selected by head coaches from conference member institutions that nominate and then vote upon award winners.


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CagePotato Tribute: The 50 Worst Fighters in UFC History
Every great sport has been built on the backs of men who absolutely sucked at it — athletes whose hapless failures made the champions' triumphs look even more outstanding by comparison. Baseball has its Mario Mendozas, its Bob Kammeyers, its Pete Rose Jrs. We have our Joe Sons, our Tiki Ghosns, our James Toneys. So in honor of the brave competitors who proved that MMA is even harder than it looks, we humbly present this "tribute" to the worst UFC fighters of all time.
A couple of notes to start: 1) We chose fighters solely based on their performances inside the Octagon. Some of these fighters achieved great things in other organizations, before or after their time in the UFC; for the purposes of this feature, we're not really interested in that. 2) Instead of ranking one form of suckitude against another, we'll group the 50 fighters into sections and arrange them chronologically. Use the links below to navigate, and if we omitted anybody notable, please let us know in the comments section.
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Page 1: The Pre-Zuffa Punchlines
Page 2: The One-and-Done Wonders
Page 3: The Repeat Offenders
Page 4: The Not-Ready-for-Prime-Time TUF Guys
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – With the regular season behind them, the Gauchos will turn their attention to the Big West Championships where they are set to face Hawaii on Thursday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
The 5th-seeded Gauchos previously faced the Rainbow Warriors last week, when they dropped a close 4-3 decision at the Rec Cen Courts. UCSB claimed the doubles point in convincing fashion and won two more singles matches to tie the score at 3. The match came down to a long battle at court 3, where Sasha Gryaznov was narrowly defeated by Dmytro Kovalyov in the third set tiebreaker.
UCSB played that match without top two players, Benjamin Recknagel and Mbonisi Ndimande, who were both battling injuries. Benjamin Recknagel played in the final match against Cal Poly, losing in a tight match at center court against No. 25-ranked Andre Dome while Mbonisi Ndimande sat out to get healthy for postseason play.
Due to the shorthanded lineup against Hawaii, each player moved up two spots from their normal positions. UCSB received solid wins from sophomore Ziad Sultan, who recorded a win in straight sets at the No. 2, and freshman Jacob Johnson, who also won in straight sets, at court 6. Both players carried that momentum into the season finale against Cal Poly and recorded the only two Gaucho points in the team's 5-2 loss to the Mustangs.
The Gauchos are hoping to have a healthy lineup against the 4th-seeded Hawaii squad that posted a 4-2 conference record. Hawaii is led by Dmytro Kovalyov, who compiled a 6-2 record at the No.3 position and Nils Schuhmann, who boasts a 12-5 overall record, including a 5-1 record against Big West opponents.
The winner of the match between Hawaii and UCSB will face No. 1 seed UC Irvine on Friday at 3:00 PM (PDT).
The Gauchos quest for the Big West Conference title begins on Thursday, Apr. 25 at 8:00 AM in Indio, Calif.
Tournament Schedule
First Round: April 25
Match #1 – No. 2 Cal Poly vs. No. 7 UC Riverside (8:00 AM)
Match #2 – No. 3 Pacific vs. No. 6 UC Davis (8:00 AM)
Match #3 – No. 4 Hawai'i vs. No. 5 UC Santa Barbara (8:00 AM)
Semifinals: April 26
Match #5 – No. 1 UC Irvine vs. Winner of Match #3 (3:00 PM)
Match #6 – Winner of Match No. 1 vs. Winner of Match No. 2 (3:00 PM)
Championships: April 28
Match #7 – Winner of Match No. 5 vs. Winner of Match No. 6 (9:00 AM)


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Building the perfect Nexus: display
When building the perfect Nexus phone, the display is certainly one of the most important factors that will determine the success of the handset. Over the years we have seen displays grow in size while pixel density has skyrocketed. The evolution of the screen can easily be traced just by looking at the various ... Read More »


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The Des Moines chapter of Executive Women International (EWI) has financial aid available for education through our ASIST (Adult Students in Scholastic Transition) program. Scholarship grants totaling $4,000 will be given this year. Applications are screened and then anonymously voted on by EWI Des Moines Chapter – Scholarship Committee members. Award winners will be notified by Monday, May 27, 2013 and scholarship monies will be available to the appropriate programs by August 2013. Award recognition for the scholarship recipients will take place at the EWI chapter meeting in September 2013.
The purpose of the scholarships is to provide assistance to adults (male and female) in the community who are in transitional situations or who are in need of financial aid in order to further their education. The recipients may select the career path of choice.
The criteria to be used to pre-screen the candidates will include financial need, head of household with small children, and/or at-risk adult.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
EWI is a professional business organization that brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of promoting member firms, enhancing personal and professional development, and encouraging community involvement. EWI is comprised of 70 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. The Des Moines chapter is made up of 40 member firms.
The application due date is by 5 pm, Monday, April 15, 2013. For more information and the application go to http://www.ewiconnect.com/.


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This song is the definition of GROOVY . It has an awesome driving beat, and it's grungy rock attitude will put an edge on any of your projects.
Great for putting an extra spark in your corporate videos, action scenes in your action films, or just turning it on to jump up and down to. It also comes with a 60 sec and a 30 sec version.
Oh yeah, turn it up nice and loud when you listen to it. Enjoy!


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Best Sugru Hacks
Sugru is one of my favorite new inventions. The moldable, silly-putty type silicone that hardens overnight and bonds to most surfaces is a DIYers dream. Its practicality and usefuleness has spawned hack inspirations everywhere. Here are some of the most practical and fun applications that I've come across…
We've talked about Sugru a bit before, so you're probably familiar with its bonding power and flexibility. If you don't have some at your home yet, these fun DIY's may just get you to jump on the bandwagon...
1. Magnetic Tea Towels
If this DIY is as fun as the video — towels flinging across the room and sticking to the walls like Wacky Wallwalkers — we're totally doing this to all our dish towels.
2. Strappy-Dress Hanger
Give your current hangers some extra grip and functionality by just adding a touch of Sugru. You could even mold some around the hanger rod to prevent pants and slacks from slipping.
3. Non-skid Feet
Keep furniture or stools from slipping with moldable non-skid feet. And since Sugru bonds to the legs, you won't have to worry about slipping off those dang coasters again.
4. Laptop Risers
Your computer needs airflow to keep cool — especially the new multi-core i5 processors. Help tone down the heat with some risers that'll keep your laptop elevated just enough for a channel of air to flow beneath it.
5. Wireless Apple Keyboard Knob
We keep a coin under our keyboard for swapping out batteries with our Bluetooth keyboard and touchpad. But you can also use Sugru to help. This user molded a handy knob to make battery-duty easier
6. Heat-resistant Pot Handles
Cover your metal handles with Sugru for a quick and easy heat-resistant solution.
7. Vacuum Cord Hook Extension
The hook on the back of our vacuum never seems big enough to hold all of the power cord. This Sugru user fixed the problem by making an extender so the cord can wrap up neat and tidy.
8. Hack it better
One of our favorite ideas is putting Sugru on a screw and spinning a drill as you form the clay like a mini potter's wheel. Now you have your solution for making smooth, professional looking forms.
What has Sugru done for you lately?
More Info: Sugru
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• Make an iPhone bumper with Sugru
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phaexh necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 140 diseños de 27 diseñadores freelance.
farbenmeer (which is german and means: "sea of colours")
farbenmeer is a small tech-agency. we do web- & software development. we need a fresh logo because we do very much web 2.0 development and research.
we are targeting small- and middle firms. because of our focus our clients are young - often own startups.
Obviously the logo should contain the text "farbenmeer". Further the logo should contain the subtext "Medienentwicklung" - this should not attract to much attention though.
I think there are many possibilities to play with the name itself containing "colour" and "sea"! People have to get the image.
To keep it simple i will give a list of keywords of what we want and what we don't.
- Clean
- Fresh
- Eye catching
- Simple
- Recognizable
- max. 2 main-colours (perhaps a contrast of cold [tech] and warm [fresh]?)
- Corporate
- Chaotic
- Flat images
The sky is the limit, Go nuts who knows. We might like it. Just keep in mind the above mentioned and you should be ok.
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Appropriate for today's armaggedopocalypse. F8, 1/60, 18-55mm VR lens @55mm, flash.
Catch All: December 21, 2012
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NUchem (could be a pseudonym) suggested a screencast about installing GAMESS. In my case this will have to be installation on a Mac, and the installation on a Windows or Linux computer will be quite different.
If others want to volunteer similar screencasts of Windows or Linux do leave a comment on the blog. I'd be happy to post them or provide a link.
I use GAMESSQ to run GAMESS. It is also possible to run GAMESS from the command line, but I find GAMESSQ much more convenient, so this is what I suggest you use on a mac.


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Donations are sincerely appreciated, and can now be made online: Donate Now
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Verlander stretches scoreless streak to 13 2-3 innings as Tigers beat Braves' split squad 3-0
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Justin Verlander tuned up for his opening-day start by extending his spring training scoreless streak to 13 2-3 innings and helping the Detroit Tigers beat an Atlanta Braves' split squad 3-0 Friday.
Coming off core muscle surgery in January, Verlander allowed five hits in five innings, struck out four and walked one, throwing 58 of 84 pitches for strikes. He has one more exhibition outing before the March 31 opener at home against Kansas City.
Julio Teheran, expected to start the Braves' opener at Milwaukee on March 31, gave up two runs and two hits in six innings with four strikeouts, one walk and a wild pitch.
Detroit took a 2-0 lead in the fourth when Ian Kinsler walked, Ezequiel Carrera hit an RBI double and advanced on a wild pitch, and Victor Martinez had a run-scoring groundout.


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Technology for Facility Managers: The Impact of Cutting-Edge Technology on Facility Management
Technology for Facility Managers: The Impact of Cutting-Edge Technology on Facility Management
Oct 2012
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A comprehensive look at the impact of technology on facility managers
Facility managers are tasked with operating and maintaining the built environment. Technology plays a big role in this function, and often facility managers are asked to install, implement, and work with a variety of technologies without any prior experience in information technology.
Technology for Facility Managers presents the cutting-edge technology that facility managers will come across in their careers. Each chapter covers a different technology and includes an overview and basic primer about the technologythe current use of the technology, how it's evolving, and how it will impact the practice of facility management in the futureand is complemented with case studies that address how the technology was implemented and the effect it had on the organization. Technologies covered include:
- Building information modeling (BIM)
- Building automation systems (BAS)
- FM automation (CAFM/IWMS)
- Condition assessment/life cycle analysis
- Radio frequency identification (RFID)
- Geographic information systems (GIS)
- Social networking
- Sustainability and energy analysis
- Information and communications technology (ICT)
- Workflow technology that supports standards such as Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) and those developed by the Workflow Management Coalition (WfMC)
Technology for Facility Managers is appropriate as a textbook for IFMA Accredited Degree Programs and as a resource for professionals studying for certification through IFMA.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xiii
IFMA FOUNDATION xv
FOREWORD xvii
INTRODUCTION xix
History and Overview xix
Content xx
Crosswalk xx
Part 1 Technology xxiii
Part 2 Applications xxiii
CHAPTER ABSTRACTS xxv
Chapter 1: CAFMIWMS—Balancing Technology, Processes, and Objectives xxv
Chapter 2: Building Information Modeling xxvi
Chapter 3: Building Automation and Control Systems xxvii
Chapter 4: Roles of GIS in Facility Management xxviii
Chapter 5: Radio Frequency Identification xxviii
Chapter 6: Information and Communications Technology xxix
Chapter 7: Workflow Technology: Knowledge in Motion xxx
Chapter 8: Sustainability xxxi
Chapter 9: Condition Assessment in Facility Asset Management xxxii
Chapter 10: Computer Modeling xxxii
Chapter 11: Technology and the Workplace xxxiii
Chapter 12: The Role of People and Process in Technology xxxiv
Chapter 13: Social Media xxxv
AUTHOR BIOS xxxvii
PART 1: Technology
CHAPTER 1 CAFMIWMS—Balancing Technology, Processes, and Objectives 3
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Executive Summary 3
Introduction 4
Overview and Objectives 5
Value of Facility Management Automation to the Organization 6
Interoperability 6
Opportunity for Reorganization 7
Conveying Culture 8
Facility Management Technology 8
Balancing Act 10
Technology of the (Near) Future 12
Trends in Facility Management 12
Trends in Business 13
Trends in Technology 14
CHAPTER 2 Building Information Modeling 21
Louise A. Sabol
Introduction 21
BIM for Facilities Management 24
Standards and Data Exchange 31
Challenges of BIM for FM 33
FM BIM in Practice: Health Care Building Consortium's BIM Initiatives 36
CHAPTER 3 Building Automation and Control Systems 41
Terry Hoffmann
History of Building Automation Systems 41
Building Automation Systems Today 47
The Future of Building Automation Systems 51
Case Study: Ave Maria University, Naples, Florida 53
CHAPTER 4 Roles of Geographic Information Systems in Facility Management 55
William P. Witts Jr.
Enhancing FM Capabilities with GIS 55
GIS Technology 55
GIS with Facilities Management 56
GIS Data 56
Location 56
Vector Data 56
Raster Data 57
Attribute Data 58
Mapping for FM 59
Location Mapping 59
Thematic Mapping 61
Mapping Density 62
Mapping Change 64
Spatial Analysis for FM 64
Attribute Selection 64
Nearest Selection 65
Inside Selection 66
Buffering Selection 67
Geocoding 68
Current Use of GIS at MIT Facilities 68
MIT History 68
Access to GIS through the Internet 69
GIS Analysis within the Building 71
Mobile Technologies 73
Conclusion 73
CHAPTER 5 Radio Frequency Identification 75
Geoff Williams
Introduction 75
Origins and Evolution 76
Standardization 76
Beyond Barcode 77
Corporate Real Estate and Facility Management Leverage Use of RFID 78
Theft Detection and Mitigation 78
Asset Management 79
Personnel and Guest Access and Tracking 79
Move Management 79
RFID with Sensors 79
Components of RFID 80
Applications (Middleware) 80
RFID Interrogators or Readers 81
RFID Tags 81
Extra Sensory Identification to Optimize FM Operation 82
Conclusion 83
CHAPTER 6 Information and Communications Technology 85
Richard Hodges
Summary 85
Introduction 86
Technology Primer: Wired ICT Networks in Buildings 88
Wireless Networks: A Quick Review 89
ICT Networks in Buildings—A Changing Paradigm 91
Overbuilding 91
Inflexibility 91
Lack of Integrated Planning 91
ICT Networks in Buildings—New Design Concepts 92
New Design Concepts in Practice: Case Studies 93
Elementary School 93
Research Laboratory 94
Commercial Office 95
Conclusion 95
CHAPTER 7 Workflow Technology—Knowledge in Motion 97
Paul Head
Introduction 97
Technology Evolution 98
Foundations 98
Formalization 99
Trends Driving Workflow Automation 100
Business: Economy and Efficiency 101
Facilities: Business Objectives and Environmental Awareness 102
Workflow Explained 103
Types 103
Transactional Activities 103
Systematic Activities 104
Guidelines 105
FM Community Workflow Technology Case Studies 106
Facilities Move Management 107
Vendor Bid and Selection Management 108
Knowledge in Motion 112
PART 2: Applications
CHAPTER 8 Sustainability 115
Louise A. Sabol
Overview 115
Sustainability for Buildings 116
Certification for Sustainability 116
ENERGY STAR Building Certification 118
Assessment and Planning 118
Software for Sustainable Facilities Management 120
The Importance of Visualization 121
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis 123
CarbonGreenhouse Gas Calculations 125
Enterprise Software Applications 126
Energy Analysis Tools and Applications 126
Building Information Model 127
The Future 129
Management of Sustainability 129
Building Performance and Monitoring 129
Building Commissioning 130
Data Management 130
Case Study: The State of Missouri Building Information Management System 130
Project Details 131
Project Results 132
Further Development 133
CHAPTER 9 Condition Assessment in Facility Asset Management 137
James B. Clayton
Background 137
Asset Management 138
Adapting Asset Management Principles to Facilities Management 141
Phases of the Facility Asset Management Process 142
Phase 1: Executive Direction 142
a. Goals and Policies 142
b. Standards 142
c. Schedules 142
Phase 2: Collect Data and Compute Metrics 143
Phase 3: Create Business Intelligence 143
Phase 4: Support Decision Making 143
Condition Assessment in Facility Asset Management 144
Overview of Facility Condition Assessment 144
Building Condition Assessment Methods and Techniques 145
Origin of the Monetary Method for Building Condition Assessment 146
Foundation of the Monetary Method: Backlog and FCI 146
The Deficiency-Based Technique 149
Phases of the Deficiency-Based Technique 150
Phase 1: Executive Direction 150
Phase 2: Collect Data and Compute Metrics 150
Phase 3: Create Business Intelligence 152
Dissatisfaction with the Expense of Deficiency-Based Techniques 152
Description of the Rating-Based Technique 154
Description of the Inventory-Based Technique 156
Dissatisfaction with the Monetary Method Spurs Research 158
The Engineered Method—Product of Published Government Research 159
Differences between Knowledge-Based and Deficiency-Based Techniques 160
Phase 1: Executive Direction 162
Phase 2: Collect and Process Data 163
Additional Benefits of the Engineered Method 165
Deciding Which Technique Is Best for Your Organization 166
Organizations that Should Consider Using the Deficiency-Based Technique 168
Organizations that Should Consider Using Rating-Based or Inventory-Based Techniques 168
Organizations that Should Consider Using the Engineered Method 169
Conclusion 169
CHAPTER 10 Computer Modeling 171
Eric Teicholz
Introduction 171
Computer Models and Simulation – A Brief Overview 171
Simulation 172
Models in Facility Management 173
Building Visualization: CAFM and BIM Models 173
Space Allocation Models 175
Desired Adjacency Requirements between Spatial Elements 175
Space Inventory Phase 176
Requirements Phase 176
Allocation Phase 177
Planning Phase 178
Facility Asset Management Models 179
Computer Models that Make FAM Data Collection More Affordable 180
Creating Physical Characteristic Data with Building Templates 180
Using Templates to Create Whole Facility Inventories 180
Using Templates to Create System Inventories 181
Generating Lean, "Just-in-Time" Data Collection Schedules 182
Models that Efficiently Compute FAM Metrics 183
Performance Metrics 183
Business Alignment Metrics 184
Models that Create Business Intelligence from Computed Metrics and Other Data 185
FAM Modeling Summary 185
Energy Models 185
Conclusion 190
CHAPTER 11 Technology and the Workplace 191
Erik Jaspers and Eric Teicholz
Introduction 191
Definition of Workplace 192
Wireless Networking 194
Current Workplace Issues 195
Involvement of Facility Managers 197
Technology Landscape 200
CAFMIWMSCMMS Systems 200
Building Information Modeling 200
Building Automation Systems 205
Access and Security Management Systems 206
Geographic Information Systems 207
Digital Signage 212
Sustainability and Energy Management at the Workplace 213
Emerging Technologies 217
Smart Infrastructures 217
Applications of Sensor Networking Around the Workplace 218
Energy Management: Smart Grids 222
Cloud Computing 223
Radio Frequency Identification 224
Mobility 226
Conclusion 227
CHAPTER 12 The Role of People and Process in Technology 229
Angela Lewis
Introduction 229
Energy and Maintenance Management Technologies 230
Current Needs 231
Process Needs 231
Establishing Project Goals 232
Beyond Benchmarking: A Need for Data-Driven Decision Making 235
People and Technology Needs 236
Overcoming Resistance to Change 236
Training and Education 237
Processes and People Need to Support Emerging Technologies 237
Impacts of Process on Building Information Modeling 238
High-Performance, Green, and Smart Buildings Require Data-Driven Processes 238
Case Studies 239
A Focus on Processes: Use of a Building Automation System to Benchmark Energy Consumption 239
A Focus on People: Software Integration 241
Conclusion 243
CHAPTER 13 Social Media 245
Dean Stanberry
Introduction 245
Social Media: Revolution or Evolution? 245
Getting Connected 247
Information Services Rise Up 248
Birth of the World Wide Web 248
Web 1.0 → Web 2.0 250
FM-Focused Social Media 251
Print Media Goes Digital 252
Internet Forums 254
Blogs 256
Wikis 260
Podcasts, Video, Pictures, Rating, and Social Bookmarking 261
Section Notes 262
Making Social Media Work for You 262
Why Does It Matter? 262
Which Ones Are for Me? 264
What If I Don't Want to be Found? 264
Have a Networking Strategy 265
Get LinkedIn and Like it. . . 266
Building Your Network 268
LinkedIn Facts 268
Tips for Job Seekers 271
Closing Thoughts 272


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It's the 24 hours of PASS.
The 24 one-hour presentations will begin at 00:00 GMT (UTC) on September 2, 2009 and it will last full 24 hours.
The speaker list is impressive and topics are something to be desired.
So on September 2nd prepare to have a sleepless day.
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Talk Less, Listen More to Be the Friend of a Person With Depression
Clinical Depression May Require Professional Help But Loved Ones Are the First and Last Defense
Robert Schwartzman was despondent after he lost a loved one several years ago. "You've lost your spark," several well-meaning friends pointed out. "People are talking about it."
But instead of feeling comforted by their concern, Mr. Schwartzman says he felt "awful." His friends' words struck him as insensitive and judgmental. "I really felt kicked when I was down," says Mr. Schwartzman, a toy inventor in New York City....


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An Inside View of the State of BYOD
In the land of the enterprise, there is one trend that CIOs, no matter how hard they try, simply can't sidestep: Bring your own device, or BYOD. At a shockingly rapid rate, companies around the globe are letting their employees to bring their own devices to the office. What's more, those smartphones, tablets and laptops are being used for all types of corporate functions, including checking e-mail, accessing company data, and connecting to the corporate network. While BYOD does improve employee collaboration and productivity, it also raises important security issues.
In a new study from the security firm Webroot, the length at which BYOD has entered the corporate market is described in depth. Webroot found that not only do a majority of companies have BYOD policies in place, but an overwhelming number of them are watching employees use personal devices for work even when they're not authorized to do so. In other words, it's either support the BYOD trend or accept that employees will no longer listen to the IT side of the business.


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The Captain Marvel Teaser Trailer Is Here, And…It's The First Trailer for A New Marvel Movie, All Right
James Gunn Fired From Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Over Offensive Tweets…And Fuck If I Know How To Feel About It
10 Other Members of The Americans Cast Who Should Be Put In A Star War (And The Roles That They Could Play)
Avengers: Infinity War Crushed My Dreams in the Dumbest Way, and I'm Okay with it
It Took The Entire Kitchen Sink, But Marvel Has Reclaimed The Highest Grossing Opening Weekend of All Time Record
With Its Make-It-Or-Break-It Season Finale, Westworld Season 2 Opted For The Latter
They Didn't Make A Huge Mistake: In Defense of Arrested Development Season 4
The 5 Best Moments of Westworld Season 1
Disney Is Rebooting The Muppets (Yes, Again) And A Whole Bunch of Other Dormant Properties For Their New Streaming Service
Cuphead Bosses, Ranked in Terms of Difficulty (In Getting Them to Help Me Move This Weekend)
A Shot for Shot Breakdown of How Fucking Insane the Super Mario Odyssey Ending Is
E3 2018 Report Card: Grades for All the Giant Companies Who Held Corporately Mandated Press Conferences
The 18 Games I'm Looking Forward To Seeing The Most at E3 2018
The Official E3 2018 Predictions/Internet Rumors Tier Chart
Level Design Hall of Fame – Super Mario World
The Spider Man: Into The Spider-Verse Teaser Trailer Creates One Hell of An Eye-Popping Debut
Level Design Hall of Fame: Fort Frolic
The Avengers: Infinity War Trailer — Even An Unspectacular Avengers Trailer Is Still An Avengers Trailer
Level Design Hall of Fame: Super Meat Boy
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Nepal Mountaineering Association was established on 1 November 1973 (2030 Kartik 16) Thursday. It is a non-governmental, non-profit and non-political organization working as a national alpine association of Nepal to promote mountain tourism, climbing sports, protect mountain environments.
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Help us celebrate all things international March 31-April 6, 2014 on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. International Week at Illinois is comprised of a series of educational, cultural and recreational events designed to foster interest in our global community. Coordinated by International Programs and Studies and a cross-campus organizing committee, the goal of International Week is to raise awareness about the breadth of international education, activities and resources at Illinois. We invite students, faculty, staff, and the Champaign-Urbana community to join us in celebrating international education at Illinois.
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Mike Berry necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 70 diseños de 3 diseñadores freelance.
Red Rock Research
Hi, we're a software development best practices training company located in the high desert. We offer training and consulting for software development management. Check out our existing website at http://www.RedRockResearch.com. We're looking for a logo to represent IT Training, but to match our desert motif.
We love the desert and want to stand out from the typical "IT Techno-Geek-Compu-Cation" sites you see everywhere.
Good logos should convey an emotion or theme in tune with the primary purpose of the company.
We are trying--in our logo--to capture the "we'll lead you down a path to better software development" theme.
Our corporate pillars are (logo should somehow reflect these):
(1) Thought Leadership (this is our dominant value proposition)
(2) Value First Perspective
(3) Structured Excellence
(4) Continuous Improvement
(5) Agility
Human Traits:
(1) Satisfaction
(2) Excellence
(3) Comprehension
(4) Confidence
We kind of like Kokopellis, Cairns, and desert rock art. Please be creative. We want our logo to have the desert red colors you see on our website, mixed with charcal-black and maybe a little green you see on the website.
Some ideas:
1. A Cairn and a path showing the way to go.
2. A Desert sun showing a siloutte of something desert related, with horizontal lines through it like IBM has.
3. A Cairn with a natural bridge in the background.
4. A 'smart' Indian rock-art dude.
5. Maybe some footprints along a path
6. Maybe frame the whole work in a compass rose.
7. Bonus: somehow digitize some part of it so it is connected to the tech world.
Here are some links to media we like and would like to be associated with:
We will be offering a website design contest shortly, likely based on this logo.
C-Level employees. CTO's, CFO's, Software development management.
Logo must look great on website, cards, and email. Must look business professional. Must be unique.
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You are not alone – people have been suffering from acne for years and years and years. Let's take a look through what people used in the 19th and 20th centuries – and what we can take from that to help us now.
Old Roman scripts show that acne was treated with sulfur and hot mineral baths in the 1700's and 1800's. Sulfur is still somewhat used today but most acne sufferers find it too harsh and drying for their skin. Mineral baths and baths with herbs and Epsom salts are still extremely popular to help with general health and natural detoxification of the body.
In the early 1900's laxative formulas were commonly used because people felt that would help to remove toxins from the body. This proved to be quite dangerous as laxatives (especially old school formulas) can be quite dangerous and harm your body's organs – especially if taken in large doses. It is much, much safer to naturally detoxify your body with a healthy diet, carefully chosen herbs such as those in the Derma Cleanse Capsules, and lots of water. Also in the early 20th century people used to bake in the sun to help with their acne – but we all of course know now that while that may make acne appear less noticeable in the short term, it is doing major damage to our skin and can also aggravate acne further and definitely lead to lines and wrinkles! Benzoyl Peroxide was invented not too long after that but again, it is generally not the treatment of choice for most people these days because of the burning and peeling it can cause. Other cultures have used herbs used in cooking, such as garlic and turmeric, for hundreds of years to help with acne. These people may be on the right track as some herbs do help with general health and therefore can aid in skin repair – but I will get into those herbs and their benefits in a future blog post!
Antibiotics have commonly been used since the 1950's to treat acne; however back then the drugs used were generally not strong enough to do much help, and antibiotics nowadays are a risk because they have now become too harsh and can kill healthy bacteria in the body that is necessary to stay healthy.
Luckily through seeing what has – and what has not – worked over the last few hundred years, we have been able to come up with the Derma Cleanse System – a natural internal and external treatment for acne that has proven to be effective in most people with no side effects or irritation!


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Car Review
2013 Chevrolet Suburban: New Car Review
Pros: 9-passenger seating; up to 9,600-lb plus tow limit; huge cargo space; comfortable ride; abundance of amenities.
Cons: Heavy and sluggish off the line; abundant body roll; third-row seat is difficult to stow; low city fuel economy; hard to maneuver in parking lots.
What's New: Powertrain braking in normal transmission mode; three new exterior colors.
The 2013 Chevrolet Suburban, by some accounts, is the ultimate full-size traditional SUV. It can seat nine people, tow a 9,600-lb boat and carry more cargo than any other utility out there. The question is, who actually needs all this capability? The answer to that question is simple: Anyone who needs to transport nine people, tow a 9,600-lb boat, or haul a mother lode of stuff. For those needing anything less, there are plenty of other large SUVs and crossovers to choose from.
In addition to its obvious talents, the Suburban serves as a very comfortable, near-luxury people mover. Its combination of plush ride and premium amenities makes it an ideal choice for affluent families who want to go hit the open road. In fact, a fully equipped Suburban might even make you forget it's a Chevy.
But like most good things, the truck-based Suburban has its share of drawbacks. Its low city fuel economy will deter some from driving around town as freely as they'd like. Also, the Suburban's driving characteristics cannot mask its massive size. For that reason, it's best to avoid narrow city streets and crowded parking lots.
For 2013, the Suburban remains mostly unchanged. Powertrain grade braking is now available in the normal transmission mode. That function, which slows the vehicle on descents using the engine's torque, was previously available only with the transmission in tow/haul mode.
Most American families will probably never need all that the 2013 Suburban has to offer, but for the few that do, this massive body-on-frame vessel amply delivers.
Comfort & Utility
The Suburban's interior is simple yet attractive. The instrument panel is very straightforward, with easy-to-read gauges and easy-to-use switchgear. However, some lower-quality interior materials have made their way onto the base model. Upper-level trims are infused with more soft-touch surfaces and less hard plastic.
The Suburban is available in 7-, 8- and 9-passenger configurations. Most will opt for the two front bucket seats as opposed to the 40/20/40 split-folding front bench required for 9-passenger seating. Either way, the front seats are large and chunky, almost furniture like. They also benefit from a high position, maximizing visibility through the Suburban's expansive windshield.
The second row comes as either a pair of bucket seats on the uplevel LTZ or a wide and spacious 3-passenger bench with a useful fold-and-tumble feature. This clever mechanism makes for easy access to the third row, which is a 3-passenger, 50/50 split-folding seat. This third row seating area is cramped, especially in shoulder room. In fact, the middle passenger in the third row has to sit on the split of the bench.
With respect to cargo, the Suburban tops every other large SUV and crossover. Maximum storage space is a voluminous 137 cu-ft. But to create all of this room, the third row must be completely removed from the vehicle, since it does not fold flush into the floor--a cumbersome and difficult process at best.
The 2013 Suburban is available in two models: 1500 and 2500. The 1500 is offered in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels, while the 2500 is limited to LS and LT. Standard convenience features on the LS include 17-inch alloy wheels, tri-zone climate control, power mirrors and a 6-speaker stereo. The midlevel LT features remote ignition, rear parking sensors, leather upholstery, heated seats, power-adjustable pedals and an upgraded audio system. The range-topping LTZ adds a power liftgate, a heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats, navigation and a premium 10-speaker stereo.
Depending on the individual trim level, technology for the Suburban includes a USB/iPod interface, Bluetooth connectivity, rear parking sensors and a backup-camera system. Other advanced electronic features are a rear dual-screen DVD system and hard-drive-based navigation. But compared to higher-end SUVs and crossovers, the Suburban falls short on advanced driver assistance technologies, like adaptive cruise control, for example.
Performance & Fuel Economy
The Suburban offers a choice of two engines. The 1500 comes equipped with a 5.3-liter V8 producing 320 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque, while the heavy-duty 2500 is outfitted with a 6.0-liter V8 generating 352 hp and 382 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are managed by a 6-speed automatic transmission and send energy to the rear axle only or to all four wheels. 4-wheel-drive models utilize either a 2-speed transfer case or a less traditional single-speed module.
Although both engines feel powerful, the 1500 might show signs of strain on steeper grades when loaded down with passengers and cargo or towing a heavy object. Such is not the case with the Suburban 2500. Its 30 extra horses and 50 extra lb-ft of torque appear to make all the difference in the world.
Fuel economy for the 2013 Chevy Suburban 1500 is 15 mpg city/21 mpg highway in both rear- and 4-wheel drive. The 2500 returns fuel economy ratings of 10/16 mpg in 2-wheel drive and an even more abysmal 10/15 mpg in 4-wheel drive.
The Suburban's standard safety equipment includes ABS, 4-wheel disc brakes, stability control, OnStar telematics and six airbags, including 3-row head curtains with a rollover sensor. In addition, the LTZ trim level benefits from a standard blind spot warning system.
Driving Impressions
The 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is very large and very heavy. For that reason, handling can be bit cumbersome, with body roll sometimes rearing its ugly head. Take caution in corners and crowded parking lots (rear sensors are a must). The ride, however, is civilized if not supple, and benefits especially from the LTZ's Autoride suspension. To boot, the Suburban's cabin is pleasantly quiet, even a highway speeds.
Helping the Suburban's all-terrain, all-weather attributes are its wheels. Sizes range from large 17s to massive 22-inchers. These, combined with 4-wheel drive, make the Suburban unstoppable on a variety of road surfaces. But the Suburban's long wheelbase and relatively low angles of approach and departure limit its off-road capability.
Other Cars to Consider
Cadillac Escalade ESV - It's not as capable or as spacious as the Suburban, but the Escalade offers more in the way of style, creature comfort and premium technology.
Chevrolet Traverse - The Traverse can tow only about half as much as the Suburban, and it has a maximum passenger capacity of eight compared with the Suburban's nine. But the Traverse wins when it comes to fuel efficiency, ride and handling, interior flexibility and even features.
GMC Yukon XL - The Yukon is the GMC counterpart to the Suburban. The two vehicles are very much the same, although the Yukon has more upscale styling and wider array of available features.
Infiniti QX56 - The QX is certainly big, but it's not as spacious as the Suburban. The Infiniti has richer content and delivers a more sophisticated drive.
Toyota Sequoia - The Sequoia is more powerful than the Suburban but relatively short on interior volume.
AutoTrader Recommends
We think the best Suburban is the 1500 LT. Why the 1500? Because most people don't need more capability than what the 1500 offers. Why LT? Because this is an extremely well-equipped package that doesn't have an inflated price due to a bunch of unnecessary upgrades (like power retractable running boards or a heated steering wheel). We would suggest those in cold climates opt for the 4-wheel-drive system, but we'll leave the transfer case preference up to you. Lastly, an optional sunroof is always a pleasant extra, and the DVD rear entertainment feature is a must for making those long trip miles pass quickly and quietly.


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In this issue of the Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, we will sample some of the excitement of the recently concluded 1997 ASIS Annual Meeting held in Washington, DC. Though nearly 1000 people were in attendance, none of them could possibly experience all of the substantive and social opportunities available. And, more importantly, several thousand ASIS members did not attend the meeting at all, so for them everything we choose to cover is news.
As always, we begin our coverage in Inside ASIS, with a quick review of meeting highlights and full coverage of the 1997 ASIS Award winners. Following that, we begin our feature coverage of some of the activities.
Upon receiving the ASIS Award of Merit, Professor Dagobert Soergel delivered a thoughtful speech in which he discusses his views on information science and, in particular, two ingredients to success: knowledgeable systems and knowledgeable users. His remarks are included in this issue.
In addition, the Bulletin has experimented this year with asking volunteers to report on the Technical Sessions at the Annual Meeting. For these sessions, speakers are not asked to produce a written version of their talks, so the valuable and timely information presented in them is not widely disseminated.
Generally, complete coverage of these sessions is too lengthy for the print version of the Bulletin, but in this issue we have provided reviews of two sessions. Several others will be included on the Bulletin Web site.
The two sessions in the print edition are Classification and Indexing for Image Collections: Theory and Practice, (SIGs/CR & VIS), reported by Ernie Dornfeld of the city of Seattle, and Clash of Stakeholders on the Information Superhighway, (SIGs/ PUB, HFIS & IFP), reported by Steve Hardin, Indiana State University. Papers from two other sessions, Strategic Transformation of Information Services (SIGs/MGT, III & FID) and International Assistance for Networking in Less-Developed Countries (SIG/III) will appear in future issues of the Bulletin.
Among the sessions for which reports had been received by the time this issue went to press and which will be placed on the Web site are the following:
Keynote Session: Clinton-Gore Policies and Networked Information. Speaker: Tom Kalil, the White House. Reported by Steve Hardin, Indiana State University
Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) – Future Access Tool Now Being Designed. (Invited Session) Reported by Irene Travis, Bulletin Editor
Electronic Publication in the Sciences: An Examination of Production, Distribution and Use (SIGs/STI & MED). Reported by Karla Hahn, McKeldin Library, University of Maryland
Globalization: Shaping Organizational Strategies, Building Partnerships and Enhancing Information Exchange in the Information Age (SIG/ III). Reported by Heather Hall, Interdisciplinary Program in Information Science, University of North Texas
Linking Government Data Producers to the Intermediary User Communities (sponsored by the Bureau of Labor Statistics). Reported by Susan Turner, International Monetary Fund
Time as a Factor in the Evaluation of Information Quality (SIGs/HFIS & IAE). Reported by Steve Hardin, Indiana State University
Theories in Information Science (SIGs/HFIS & ED). Summaries provided by the speakers.
I wish to thank all those who participated in this effort under tight deadlines. Comments on whether this service is useful would be very welcome. I am also particularly grateful this year to the members of SIG/III for providing coverage of so many of their sessions. Congratulations to them on winning the "ASIS SIG-of-the-Year" Award. It is well deserved.
Digital Object Identifiers
In the fall of 1997, the Association of American Publishers and international publishing groups announced their intention to implement a system of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), primarily for networked information. The project has drawn much attention and is considered an important development in supporting publication of copyrighted works on the Internet. Digital objects are packages or containers of information on a network. DOIs are a proposed system for assigning unique and persistent names to such objects.
Digital objects and DOIs are primary subjects of two feature articles in this issue. First, Clifford Lynch provides an overview of identifiers in general and their function in a networked environment, with particular emphasis on DOIs. Next, attorney Patrice Lyons discusses the copyright status of "original works of authorship structured as digital objects." A report on the ASIS Annual Meeting Invited Session on DOIs will also be available on the ASIS Bulletin Web site (www.asis.org).
Database Protection
The issue of whether databases need additional protection and, if so, what form that protection might take continues to be of great importance and interest to the information science community. We reproduce in this issue extensive excerpts from the Executive Summary to the U.S. Copyright Office's recent report to Congress on Legal Protection for Databases. The summary provides an excellent overview of the area.


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The U.S. Department of Justice and 33 U.S. states and territories proposed those changes after U.S. District Judge Denise Cote in Manhattan last month found in a civil antitrust case that Apple played a "central role" in a conspiracy with the publishers to raise e-book prices.
The DoJ also requires that competitors such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble be allowed to include links to their own stores in their iOS applications, which Apple had prohibited.
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Yet again, you don't seem to be understanding this.
It is ok for Amazon to sell below RPP, MSRP, or whatever the hell you want to call it. They can sell below wholesale price IF they want to. They are NOT breaking any laws to do so. Many businesses do this including the examples I gave you in the previous posts - NewEgg and Tiger Direct. I can provide hundreds of others. As long as they are paying the wholesale price that the publishers ask for, then they are just fine. B&N are not paying one price from the publisher and Amazon another.
B&N is a bad choice for your argument because they sell many of the same items including this little eBook reader called the Nook. Perhaps you have heard of it?
MFN status in this case did mean exclusivity with the Apple store because Amazon, B&N, the GooglePlay Store, etc. all used the wholesale model. They were being pressured to change what has been done so that Apple and publishers involved could set the price higher. That is what is a direct violation of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. Apple & these publishers acted like the Mafia. They made deals that others couldn't refuse. It is illegal. Period. Look it up if you need more 'facts'.
I provided links already that can get you going on looking up the actual DoJ lawsuit and the original class action lawsuit.
Finally, here is what you are just not understanding. There is absolutely no problem with Amazon doing what they are doing even if eventually leads to becoming a monopoly. That is considered a normal aspect of market place economics. The problem occurs if and only if the monopolist abuses their position. The Sherman Anti Trust Act among other laws defines what is ok and what is not ok for a monopolist to do. A cursory study of the Microsoft vs DoJ will educate you more on this area of business. There was never a problem with Microsoft becoming a monopoly. The problems began when they abused that monopoly.
Businesses in the capitalistic model of market place economics that we have in America are allowed to compete very aggressively. We have very few laws really to define what is not ok. In Apple's case with this lawsuit, they broke one of those few sets of rules. They did it arrogantly and abusively - much like Microsoft did in the 1990's. Once a business achieves monopoly status, then they must follow a much more strict set of rules on their business behavior. If Amazon achieves a monopoly in eBook sales, then they will be held to that standard. At this point in time, they are not a monopoly. There are literally hundreds of places online to purchase eBooks from.
Most importantly at this point, customers are still better served by the wholesale model. Customers are also getting a much better price for eBooks from Amazon given their production costs. And as long as Amazon, even if they become a monopolist, continue to provide eBooks at these types of prices which are good for consumers, they are not ethically or legally breaking any rules of 'good' or 'bad'.


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Here's some good news for all movie buffs. PVR is set to host an Oscar Film Festival, where it will screen movies nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
"With the film fraternity looking up to the Academy Awards for its quality cinema and global outlook, it is a feeling of pride to celebrate the Oscars," Sanjeev Bijli, joint managing director, PVR Limited, said in a statement.
"We intend to bring quality entertainment to our audience so that it does not have to wait to catch its favourite stars, action and drama for long. With the 85th Academy Awards round the corner, PVR yet again assures that its audience is well-offered with globally acclaimed movies to match the thrill and excitement of Oscars," he added.
The films lined up for showcase are "Lincoln", "Les Miserables", "Argo", "Zero Dark Thirty", "Life of Pi", "The Impossible', "Moonrise Kingdom" and "Silver Linings Playbook".
They will be screened across PVR multiplexes in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Chandigarh, and Ahmedabad, from Feb 15 to Feb 21.
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Website design for a leader in the enuresis industry.
We need a site that will show our status in the industry. This should be professional and really grab the attention of the concerned parent who wants to help their child.
This is a product that is in a highly competitive market with a lot of impostors. We need a site that walks parents through the process and why this product will help solve their child's problem.
This contest will require a home page and an interior page design that we will make after the home page is approved.
We have the entire brief and materials up for download, please see the link in the details area.
This is a project wherewe have an idea of what we want, but are open to design inspiration.
I just want everyone tobe aware that the design that wins will most likely be the design that bestfollows our example with a designers touch and feel to make it perfect.
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The Foul-Mouthed Greek Coach Who Failed To Lead The U.S. To Soccer Glory
Germany smashed Greece, 4-2, in Euro 2012 last Friday. There would be no revenge for the not-austere-enough nation. On this week's excerpt from Slate's Hang Up and Listen podcast, genuine Greek Stefan Fatsis explores the team's tortured history (and the US's!) through Alketas Panagoulias, who recently died.


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When I got my score, 166, I danced around the living room in my underwear. However, after spending time on this site and LSN, I feel like a moron.
When I read the posts by people that are disappointed to be white because it somehow hurts law school chances, I wonder how many would really want to BE a URM.


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Kinetic Art
Ever wondered why there are paintings and pictures that look like they are moving? These types of paintings and pictures are the products of kinetic art. These movements may depend on the viewers' perception on the motion of the picture. This term is coined as a virtual movement. It may look like something yet it is apparent that it is only through what the viewer perceives.
Kinetic art is not limited to paintings, still photos and other drawings. Kinetic art can also be attributed to three-dimensional sculptures or any type of figure for that matter, that moves naturally or that is operated using a machine. Most of the time, the power that is used in kinetic art can be just the wind or motor.
The development of kinetic art started in the late 1800s. Kinetic art was influenced by Impressionist artists such as Edgar Degas, Claude Monet and Edouard Manet. The discovery of kinetic art started when these artists experimented in highlighting the movements of the human figures on their canvas. Perhaps, this was the reason why kinetic art these three artists did good considering that their paintings where more lifelike than the others.
Among the most famous works of kinetic art are Edouard Manet's, Le Ballet Espagnol (1862), Edgar Degas, At the Races and L'Orchestre de L'Opera and Claude Monet's, Atelier sur Seine (1868). These works of art have surely paved the way to other artists to make the human figures more realistic as if they are moving.
Of course, it is certain that some form of artwork that shows virtual movements can only be seen in certain angle or vantage points. This is not uncommon and may be considered as an intentional or unintentional approach by the artist. Given that most often kinetic art is only seen through what the audience perceives, it is more prevalent in artworks that use actual movements.
It was in the early 20th century when kinetic art was more explored through the style of movements. It started when famous artists experimented on stationary sculptures and gave them motion. Although at that time machines and technology were limited, they made use of unpredictable movements by using simple technological enhancements.
Since its evolution and popularity in 1950s, kinetic art was also product by the late action painting artist Jackson Pollock. His desire of creating amazing works of art using unconventional materials such as sticks, made him more famous because of the kinetic art pieces he has produced and exhibited. He mixed different types of techniques including the technique he is widely known for, action painting, and had amazing outcome of virtually moving images.
In the recent years, due to technological advancements, kinetic art has also emerged as one of the most used types of art. Perhaps this is the reason why artists also venture to this type of art because of its limitless possibilities. A lot of exhibitions have already been made to feature wonderful works of art that featured kinetic art at its finest.
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Debate Club: Should Police Need A Warrant To Get Your Location From Your Mobile Phone Provider?
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While having access to geolocation data is clearly useful for law enforcement agencies, without the resource limitations that used to discourage the government from tracking you without good reason, the limits on when and how geolocation data can be accessed are unclear. A police department, for example, might not have the resources to follow everyone who lives within a city block for a month, but without clear rules for electronic tracking there is nothing to stop it from requesting every resident's cellphone location history.Also on his side (in this debate) is Rep. Jason Chaffetz, who makes a straightforward 4th Amendment argument, the ACLU's Catherine Crump, who not surprisingly focuses on the privacy arguments and Jennifer Granick from the Center for Internet and Society talking about how the lack of a warrant requirement leaves the system wide open to abuse by law enforcement.
Obviously, we expect people to see us when we step out onto the street each morning, but we don't expect those people to track all of our movements over the course of days, weeks, months, or even years.
Who can possibly argue against all that? Well, there's Joseph Cassilly, who had been the president of the National District Attorney's association. His basic argument is that having easy access to this data makes the job of law enforcement easier:
A recent example of this was in a gang shooting in my jurisdiction wherein an anonymous caller who feared gang retaliation if his identity was known gave the police the identity of two gang members who committed the murder. The police received cell phone information regarding these individuals from prior arrest reports. The cell-site historical information for the time of the killing shows that those two cell phones were hitting off the same tower at the same time in the area of the murder.Nice story, but there is nothing in the Constitution that says we need to make law enforcement's job easier. In fact, it's the opposite. The reason we have a 4th Amendment is to make law enforcement's job more difficult. But that's a choice we make as a free society, recognizing that protecting our civil liberties and freedoms is an important barrier to inevitable law enforcement abuse.
Also in favor of easier spying on people is Rep. Trey Gowdy, who seems to argue that using your GPS data to track you is no different than other "advancements" like "DNA analysis, fingerprint analysis, voice exemplars, blood spatter, or court-approved wiretapping." Gowdy is a bit more middle-ground here, suggesting the importance of privacy, but saying he thinks that location data should require a "lower standard" for a warrant than probable cause. Of course, the problem there is that the whole "probable cause" bit comes to us from The Constitution. So, changing that is difficult.
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An East German Represents the West
How do you like Cairo?
Thomas Brussig: I have been here for 10 days and I have to say that the city grows on you. It just takes a bit of getting used to, mainly because it is so dirty. And the traffic is unbelievable. What you see on the streets is mostly scrap metal on wheels. Yet, all this is made up for by the warmth and sense of security you experience here. It is just incredible how secure you can feel in a city of this magnitude. Just today, for instance, I attended a soccer match at the jam-packed national stadium.
And how was it?
Brussig: A little bit like a trip back in time. German stadiums are so full of technology that you don't even feel the atmosphere of the game any more. The sound system here was so old that you could hardly understand the announcer. The spectators were the ones making all the racket – and in an orderly fashion. I also didn't expect to see that a quarter or more of the spectators were women.
What other unexpected things have you discovered in Cairo?
Brussig: It's clear from the start that when a German author travels to an Arab country as part of the Midad project (an exchange program by Germany's Goethe Institute), he or she has come to observe and comment on the "clash of civilizations" and offer opinions on what is or is not appealing.
I really didn't know, for instance, that there is a large Christian minority in Egypt and that this co-existence functions quite well. It doesn't merely mean living side-by-side, but truly with one another. In this respect, things are much further along than in Germany. We tend to regard Islam as something foreign, exotic, and somehow suspicious. Co-existence in Egypt, on the other hand, is much more relaxed. This is something I didn't expect.
The first time I came to Cairo, I observed more evidence of extremism. I heard a sermon on the radio given in such a frenzied tone that Goebbels might have seemed like a teddy bear in comparison. I have been spared such experiences this time around. Yesterday, I took part in a discussion at the book fair about the first entries in my Internet diary. I had decided to go ahead and write, despite the risks. The discussion was amiable as it remained objective and never became impassioned.
It focused on the following remark: "There appears to be a consensus here that everything of significance is to be found in the Koran, and that which isn't mentioned in the Koran isn't important."
Brussig: This thought occurred to me after attending a panel discussion with Jutta Limbach, the president of the Goethe Institute, and two local authorities on Islam on the subject of tolerance. I was simply astonished at how the discussion was so one-sided, constantly referring back to the Koran. This was something I hadn't expected.
Have you personally experienced clashes with Egyptians?
Brussig: Sociology unfortunately shows us that good people living under bad conditions create destructive societies. The Egyptians that I have met are exceptionally friendly people. However, I also see problems facing this society, such as poverty and over-population. People are now expressing a little bit of hope, though.
Why are Egyptians hopeful about their future?
Brussig: Because there have been some signals pointing in the direction of democratization.
What is your opinion of the people you've encountered?
Brussig: I've been pleased to find a great deal of open-mindedness. There is an immense interest to show me things and to free me from my prejudices.
You have even posted your mobile phone number on your Internet page. Has anyone called?
Brussig: No, but I did get an SMS with some suggestions on reading material. From Andrea. I haven't a clue as to who Andrea might be.
What has been your experience with writing a diary?
Brussig: Strictly speaking, a diary isn't written to be published. In this case, I know while writing that my words will be made public. I also know that they could evoke a response. When I write anything else, I revise it many times before publishing. Apart from that, I usually only write about matters of which I consider myself to be an expert. Here I am a layman and the publication of dilettante thoughts is something new for me.
Apropos experts, I have frequently heard people from East Berlin comment that Cairo reminds them a lot of the former GDR. Perhaps it is something about the smells, the way that people have constructed balconies on their houses, or the improvised nature of things. Do you share similar impressions?
Brussig: Let me put it this way – life in the GDR was never this extreme. The dilapidated state of affairs here reminds me somewhat of East Germany, but I think that people in the GDR looked after things much better. Is there an Egyptian word for body shop? I don't think so! It would seem that there aren't any such establishments here. Today a convoy of big shots drove by and even their cars were covered in scratches and dents.
I feel quite comfortable in Egypt because I am regarded as a representative of the West when interviewed here. In Germany, I am always seen as an Easterner. Now I find myself roaming around the world in an attempt to find East Germany.
Yesterday, I heard someone comparing the phenomenon of re-Islamization with that of the current wave of nostalgia for life under communism. I found this very interesting. This nostalgia for all things East German is really quite harmless, so now I also try and regard re-Islamization as something harmless and simply forget about the clash of civilizations. Let's see how far I get with this hypothesis.
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Thomas Brussig, on commission of the Goethe Institute, has been keeping an Internet diary to record his impressions of the metropolis on the Nile. The Goethe Institute published the diary on its website in German and Arabic (see below).
Ibrahim Farghali
Breaking Taboos Is Not Enough
Ibrahim Farghali is one of six authors from the Arab world invited by Germany's Goethe Institute to work as city chronicler for a month. In his portrait, Frederik Richter talked with him about Hermann Hesse, Günther Grass and censorship in Farghali's home country Egypt.
"I Have Been Shocked about My Own Culture!"
Ulla Lenze, a young author from Cologne who has received several literary awards, travelled to Damascus to write an Internet diary within the framework of the Goethe Institute's "midad" project. Larissa Bender spoke with her there.


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Each spring, the University of Houston becomes a hotbed for sizzling jazz sets that pair venerable vets with student talents.
The 2010 UH Moores Jazz Festival continues this tradition of bringing top jazz players to campus for a weekend of concerts and clinics. Acclaimed trumpet king Brian Lynch is the special guest at this year's event, which runs Feb. 19 - 20 at UH's Moores School of Music.
During the festival, Lynch will conduct clinics for Houston area high school and middle school students and perform alongside the Moores Jazz Ensemble.
Lynch has performed with a range of artists including Afro-Caribbean legend Eddie Palmieri, bebop master Phil Woods, Barbarito Torres of the Buena Vista Social Club, Art Blakely and many others. His albums include "Peer Pressure," "Spheres of Influence," "Que Viva Coltrane" (with Conrad Herwig) and "Simpatico" (with Eddie Palmieri).
Since its debut in 1999, the Moores Jazz Festival has become a much-anticipated event at the university bringing in jazz stars such as Blood, Sweat and Tears trumpeter Lew Soloff, late sax master Michael Brecker, trumpeter Randy Brecker and seasoned sax player Bill Evans.
For more details on the festival, visit http://www.music.uh.edu/jazzfestival/. To purchase tickets, call 713-743-3313.
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Distressed Walls: Inspiration Gallery
In this era of Undecorate and upcycling, there is a lot of value on the authentic patina, on the mix of old and new. One way this is manifesting is in artfully distressed walls — paint that looks like it's peeling or cracked and old wood paneling that hasn't been re-finished. To me it's an appealingly Bohemian look, but I'm not sure I would adopt it in my own home. What do you think?
Which is your favorite?
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2 Desire to Inspire via Maison Bohème
3 Delysia Style
4 Pia Ulin photography via Design Labyrinth
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6 Eloquence via Greige
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Rodeo & Ranch Adventure
Take a tour out to true cowboy land here in Southern Osceola County, where the original American cowboys came from! Experience an old-fashioned, tractor-pulled hayride, a delicious and plentiful BBQ style dinner then it's off to the arena to view the rodeo spectacle!
- Experience a real rodeo western ranch adventure
- Enjoy a family-style cookout buffet w. drinks
- Try a 45-minute hayride adventure
- View the wildlife on the ranch
- See the best from the area ride a bucking bull
- Be entertained by a singing cowboy
- Try line dancing
Enjoy a Fun Evening on a Ranch
Enjoy a family-style cookout buffet at the East Corral – that includes barbecue chicken, hotdogs, corn on the cob, fries, baked beans and a selection of beverage options.
Next up is a 45-minute old-fashioned, tractor-pulled hayride adventure, you might be lucky enough to see wildlife such as white-tailed deer, bald eagles, wild hogs, hawks, sand hill cranes, wading birds, cows, bulls, alligators and wild turkeys.
After your hayride, we are off to the rodeo! Eight seconds may not seem like a long time, but when you're watching a bull rider trying to stay on a bucking bull, it seems like an eternity. Be mesmerized by the excitement and unpredictable danger of the Saturday Night Rodeo for an evening of family fun.
In addition to enjoying the rodeo spectacle, little cowpokes can participate in a real "calf scramble" where boys and girls try to remove a ribbon from a calf's tail. The first one to get the ribbon receives the prize!
The fun doesn't stop once the rodeo ends. If you feel bull riding isn't that tough, take a spin on our new mechanical bull or get your feet moving to the dance party where kids can sing, dance and compete in games while the lively DJ entertains the crowd.
How do I get my tickets?
Shortly after your booking is complete your e-ticket will be sent directly to your email, just print it out and bring it on your tour.
Where does the tour start?
The tour includes pick-up from selected hotels and meeting points in Orlando.
Click HERE to see the pick-up times for each pick-up location and choose the one most convenient for you.
What time is pick-up?
You need to call a day prior to confirm your pick-up time, as times vary dependent on sunset, however, pick-ups are usually around 2–2:30 PM. The phone number will be clearly stated on your e-ticket.
Where does the tour end?
Your tour ends back at your hotel or meeting point.
How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts approx. 8 hours.
Are there children's tickets?
Yes, children's tickets are available for children between age 3-12 years. Children under age 3 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.