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Research Slideshow: Enterprise IT: What Your Colleagues Really Think
When it comes to the enterprise, IT is a key component in just about every single company's operation. One way or another, companies are dependent upon technology and the implementation of different products and services to compete. As a CIO, you might sometimes wonder if you and your team are really appreciated. You understand the value that technology brings to the corporate world, and chances are, your IT staff does, as well. But you undoubtedly want to know that the rest of your company sees that value. Luckily for you, it seems that the employees at your firm just might. A study from the not-for-profit, IT Governance Institute, which polled 834 executives in 21 countries around the world, reveals that the importance of IT in the enterprise is apparent across all levels of an organization. The study, "Global Status Report on the Governance of Enterprise IT," reveals how IT workers and business employees view their IT organization and its role in the overall strategy of the enterprise.


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I do love to argue though. it's fun. but i guess I'd call it debating more than anything else. I don't usually argue angry. I try to keep it civil so i can let my opinion be known. also it's most fun arguing with someone a bit smarter than you. it's a good mental challenge.
I draw my avatars, bitches.
PumeHana92 wrote:
So if one is rational and gets his point across with facts and statistics while the other one is irrational does that mean they are both dumb? Might want to rethink your quote.
Don't say that. If you have ever been in a argument with a fool, then you won't notice yourself. But you will eventually not make much sence either, even if you start out with facts and statistics it will eventually go over to not making sense and just saying things to get your point out. And i say this because other people point it out after discussions.
just so you know
One of my classmates:
"Smoking has never hurted, ANYBODY!"
I lol'd..
Bubbi Bear Everywhere! ! :D
Dumb methods used to prevent pregnancy:
- The "pull out" method
- Just "the tip"
- Using a douche
Winter Is Coming.
FlyinDumpling wrote:
share the ones you have encountered
The "God is in the gaps" argument from religious people. It's self defeating to try and claim that every mystery is the work of god. With every year that goes by scientists and researchers reveal the mechanisms behind the mysteries that were attributed to god's will alone the year before. And no matter which mystery you point to, the same thing is going to happen to it eventually, which results in the ever shrinking reach of a celestial being whose reach is supposed to be infinite.
If I was them, I'd stop doing that and just simply interpret the definition of an omnipotent, ever present, all knowing creator as having enough smarts to have intentionally created the MUNDANE!!!! Why is it only the exciting and fun mysteries that make people think of their god? If he did everything, then shouldn't they calm down about trying to disprove, or deny scientific conclusions? By their own scripture, no matter how much we learn -- all we're really learning about is what that deity created. I mean really, give something which you credit with that much creativity and power full credit for absolutely everything and then we can all coexist in peace and harmony with a true sense of mutual respect.
In all fairness religious people should worship what science discovers, because whatever is discovered reveals the infinite beauty and complexity of an ever expanding universe whose proportions are already so vast it boggles the minds of even the greatest thinkers in history. From a scientific perspective, I find the universe to be totally awesome! If it's the work of random factors, or a work of inspiration, it's still just as ridiculously awesome. I just wish they'd start to see it the same way instead of spewing hate, anger and death threats at people whose only crime is curiosity.
A narrative has power, even when its hero is a dirty rodent carrying the plague.
One of my favorite is because a person isn't interested in the opposite sex, they're gay. Also, girly boys or boyish girls fall under the stereotype of being gay. That's not always the case.
I've heard people arguing that only white people can be racists, no matter what country you're talking about.
I've been in one too many.
Most of the time, when I know it's not going anywhere and the person is trying to be awesome by spouting fallaciously, I just become a snaky asshole and use their game against them. They get all huffy and call me all different types of names. In the end, I win. Not because the argument went anywhere but because it helps me sleep at night knowing that some poor idiot somewhere thought of me so much that they have to place it all over facebook or twitter.
Makes me feel famous.
My one friend tried to convince me that the Ukraine was still a part of Russia. Easily the stupidest argument I've ever had.
My other friend and I also constantly get into arguments over things like the environment, government, ect. They're always really dumb because we just end up shouting "Yes!" and "No!" back and forth at each other. But she's just such a Debbie-downer about everything, I can't help myself!
"Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none." - William Shakespeare
i have had countless arguments about how religion is ridiculous. religious people just don't get it though... those kind of arguments always end in a facepalm though...
I'm hardly active.
Argument with my friend about where glue comes from. It went on for a whole week. -.-
"If I don't have to do it, I won't. If I have to do it, I'll make it quick"
What is richer: Wayne Enterprises or Stark Industries? lol
Winter Is Coming.
Marilynnn wrote:
"You can't get addicted to marijuana. It's a plant!"
Stupid potheads in my class, lol.
Well, I believe what they said is true. It's not the plant itself they get addicted to but the high the plant gives. And when that high isn't enough, they move onto harder stuff like crack, heroin, etc.
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Pretty much anything that involves people arguing objectively about subjective things. Or ones that are just outright irrational.
I remember arguing with some dude (who admits he doesn't cook or anything) and he insisted that knives get sharper the more they are used. The hell? No.
Should've told him to try cutting concrete and trees with his knives. They'll only get sharper!
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Kosovo, Women & War:
-Tracking a Century of War
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mb: In your book, you raise some very provocative questions about our understanding of sex--the very idea of its being "natural," for example. Why are these questions important for feminists?
lt: People come at sex with a variety of goals, and sex can be very useful in meeting a lot of different needs. But there is a tendency in this culture to view sex with a very narrow focus--simply as a biological act, or as the domain of the beautiful, or as shameful. I believe that sex is fundamentally a cultural phenomenon. It doesn't exist in a fixed way but is created in relation to whatever is going on in the culture at a given moment.
This is a valuable approach for feminists, because a lot of social issues converge around sex, from reproduction to violence to objectification to disempowerment in intimate situations. It's not about whether someone can achieve orgasm or get an erection, but what are the forces--the social forces, the economic forces--at play? It's rich territory for social criticism as long as we're asking the right questions.
mb: What do you think are the "right" questions that we should be asking?
lt: One of the problems I think we need to address is what sexuality is. People use the phrase "my sexuality" as though they are only sexual in one way. They say that really comfortably, but I'm not so comfortable with that, because the sexuality that I have with one person is very different than what I have with another person. My experience--I think everybody's experience as they get older--is one of enormous fluctuation in my sexual life. Sexuality is more situational, like friendship. You have the potential for friendship, but it's not like you walk around saying, "Gee, my friendship is really going strong today."
What you put in a category is an important part of how you experience it. When you see the gynecologist, who fiddles with your genitalia, we don't call that sexuality. There's no arousal. There's no orgasm. So what makes something "sexual"? The idea is always to ask, what is this? How does it work in my life? Who says so? Does the way I am looking at it make me happy?
mb: Is there any way we can increase people's understanding of sexuality?
lt: It's the same way as with everything else, through the discussion of real experience. The personal is political. And through much more comprehensive sex education, increasing people's knowledge. If people could know a lot more about sex in psychological, physiological, sociological ways, they would be more protected against misinformation and hysteria. The effects of advertising, for example. We don't teach that in sex ed, and yet it has a profound impact on the sexual experience. And pleasure for the sake of pleasure. Certain commercial interests promote pleasure when it's linked to a product they're selling, but very few people are really trying to bring about an understanding of product-free pleasure. This is an era where Pfizer, the maker of Viagra, is trying to wring every nickel out of every human being on the face of this globe. I want people to be prepared to deal with that.
Nor do I see any members of the clergy writing op-eds or sermons about how we need more comprehensive sex education so that people will be able to better launch into their adult spiritual capabilities, because sex is such a great avenue to spirituality. I recently gave a sermon at my Unitarian Universalist Church called "From Niagara to Viagra: Why Is It So Difficult to Just Talk About Sex?" and my point was that whether it's honeymoon jokes or jokes about Viagra, people can make cracks, but they can't just talk. I started off by saying that I'd been going to this church for 15 years, and I had never heard a single word about sex from the pulpit. I was really glad and really scared to be doing it. But the congregants were wildly enthusiastic. People are parched for this kind of stuff.
mb: On the other hand, we are inundated by talk of sex in the news, in the movies. That can also feel oppressive.
lt: Well, we live in a sexualized culture as compared to earlier periods of repression and inhibition. The overemphasis on sex by the media is a phase. The behaviors and feelings of people have not changed as much as the commercialization of society, which has exploded. The visibility of sex in the media and its influence on how we understand sex is only 30 or 40 years old. If we were better educated about everything that has changed--the way birth control has shifted the role of sex, the way divorce has done the same thing, the way a good sex life has become synonymous with "success"--maybe we wouldn't feel as oppressed.
All this is complicated by the fact that political conservatives have taken advantage of the anxieties created by this overemphasis on sex. The right, from abstinence education to attacks on Roe v. Wade, is very invested in not allowing a discussion about things that they think are morally impure. They believe the mere talking about it is permissive. And there is something about the power of secrecy to generate shame and the power of openness to reverse that. So they're right--if we just say words, or allow teachers or books to say certain words, we could be generating the kind of society the right is opposed to: relativistic, morally open, diverse. We're also inundated with the idea that sex is just biology and can be "fixed" by medicine. That causes a kind of fragmentation in people's thinking. If your focus is on a particular body part as the source of the problem, it prevents you from seeing sex as an act that involves your entire emotional, sensual, intellectual makeup--your whole self. The benefit of bringing a bigger picture to the act of making love is that it can remind you that it's you who is there making love, not some body part that does or does not live up to a medical norm. It's a perspective that honors uniqueness, which is one of the great things we can bring to sex. It's about allowing more humanistic values to be part of the discussion.
lt: We don't value our uniqueness in the sexual encounter partly because so much of sex is a secret. You don't see your mother and father making love, but if you did you wouldn't be so inclined to think that you need to look like Michelle Pfeiffer in order to have sex. The cultural messages, whether they are coming from religion or commercialism, are influential in part because they're not counteracted by your own observation. I'm not advocating that everybody watch their parents have sex. But if you stopped to think, you might say to yourself, "I've never seen ordinary people make love. What do they do with a big stomach? How do they undress each other?" I have films of every conceivable kind of person--able-bodied and disabled, fat and thin, old and young--making love, and I can't show them to my medical students because the climate now says any explicit image is pornography and it's degrading. But the lack of this kind of bridge between people's own experience and the culture serves to depress us about sexuality. I think people are depressed constantly about their bodies, attractiveness, and physical expression. It's not so much about what you do with your genitalia that's the problem--it's learning how to feel like a desirable person, and to see that other people are desirable.
lt: Gender affirmation is a phenomenally important element in the current construction of sexuality--at least for heterosexuals, who have been the bulk of my clients. Reproduction used to be the essence of gender affirmation for women. And for men it was employment. Now there are fewer and fewer ways of proving gender, and yet it's as important as it ever was. So how do you prove your gender? You've got to be able to have sex--not just any old sex, but coitus. Talking about this in the context of feminism is crucial. It's men's investment in a particular kind of masculinity that is fueling Viagra. Part of the work of feminists has been to question accepted notions about masculinity, whereas you could say Viagra is affirming them.
I worked in the urology department for many years and guys would come in and say, "I'm impotent," and I'd say, "So how is that a problem for you?" And they'd look at me like I was nuts. They'd say, "What? I can't have sex!" And I'd say, "And why do you want to have sex?" in an extremely conversational tone of voice, making eye contact, all of that. And they would say to me, "What do you mean? Everybody has sex."
They simply didn't have any answer for these questions. They couldn't answer them because the vocabulary is impoverished, profoundly impoverished. Sometimes somebody would be able to cough up a few words, and they'd say, "It means I'm normal."
Not being able to have an orgasm is like the epitome of not being normal. It's the epitome of not being a man or not being a woman. So I would tell them that there are ways to cope with this. Let's be a man in other ways. No, they couldn't accept that. To them, this was the proof.
I always say to people, orgasm is very American. Because it's a score. It's short. You know when you've had it. You can put the notch on your belt.
mb: How successful have you been when you ask people to reconsider these notions?
lt: It's very hard. I have to admit very modest success. I think my patients would say that I revolutionize their thinking, but from my point of view it's a tiny revolution compared with how I've revolutionized my own thinking. And they don't come for a course on radical sexual thinking. They come to learn how to have an orgasm. I start out by telling them, "Here are 18,000 reasons why it's not as important as you think," but you can't talk somebody out of wanting to have an orgasm. You have to teach them to have an orgasm, and then show them how trivial it really is. It's really a strong neurological twitch, like a convulsion. It's just a reflex. It's the symbolism that makes it feel so good. The symbolism imbues it with dessert and wedding and Nobel prize, all at once.
I try to give people the sense that what's valuable about their sexuality is their story--their own symbolism--rather than how closely they approximate the "healthy norm." People haven't been taught the words for their own stories. There's no vocabulary for anything other than technique. People have a very, very hard time describing the yearnings, the longings, the feelings of gratification surrounding sex.
I don't think there's any one way to experience sex. I'm not offering a road map. I say you can use sex in all kinds of ways for any human motive. Solace, nurturance, celebration. And people do. They just don't think of it that way. They look at S/M and they say, "It needs whips and chains, it needs rubber--it's weird." They don't realize that submitting themselves to another person's desire is just one form of pleasure, one that's available to all of us from time to time. Imagine coming home and saying, "This was a really awful day. I don't want to be in charge of myself anymore. You do it. Do me." That sort of subordination could be a welcome relief.
Ritual can work the same way. People go to weddings and things are familiar, they have a certain order and that's comforting. Sex is often ritualized without thinking about it, but I think it can be more intentionally ritualized. You might decide to celebrate the opportunities offered by a sexual encounter the way you'd celebrate the opportunities offered by a Thanksgiving dinner.
During the day, you rarely get an opportunity to express yourself, nobody listens to you, so you get home and you need some affirmation. Sex can do that. The stroking. The relaxing. Approval. When somebody touches you and kisses you and licks you and says you're beautiful, that's approval. The trouble is, for a lot of women it's very hard to accept that somebody thinks they're beautiful. Somebody wants to lick their whole body: what makes a woman feel entitled to that? You've got to feel secure in yourself first.
mb: Do you think part of the reason we don't talk more honestly about sex is because people want to retain some sense of mystery? And is that important?
lt: People have conflicting wishes when it comes to sex. They want unpredictability and control at the same time. So they tell themselves that if they know too much they will lose the mystery. But in my experience, that's not what happens. I'm an opera lover, and I've seen certain operas a dozen times--I can hum them. Why do I go? All the power and pleasure is still available, even in something you understand well. The idea that the best sex life comes from surrender to the unknown--like in the movies, being swept away by the waves--it's a myth. It's an image. When you talk to people about their sex lives, it's not the surrendering ones who seem to have the best time. Like with everything in life, the more you know about it, the more you enjoy it. So I want to open up people's minds. Explode those myths. Instead of just talking about an erection or orgasm, let's talk about pleasure. You want pleasure? A lot of pleasure is conditioned. It's anticipation. It's not in the skin. It's not in the genitalia. It's what it means that imbues it with that sense of joy. Otherwise, it's just like eating a peach in the summer. I mean, it's really nice, but it's not ecstatic--well, it depends on the peach, but it's usually not that ecstatic. It's the symbolic investment that makes sex ecstatic.
That's why the best approach is to educate ourselves about the symbolism. Sex is always changing. I don't know exactly what sex used to be like, and I don't know exactly what sex will look like in the year 2150. I don't mind that I don't know. It's not a problem. The idea is to prepare people to deal with the messages they are getting now. I can't stop Pfizer from plowing ahead with Viagra. I can't stop the efforts of the Right. And even if I could, we know from history that something else would pop right up in its place. The point is to educate people to be prepared to deal with these messages in ways that don't infringe on their enjoyment of sex, to keep an open mind and, if possible, to keep a sense of humor about it all.


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The celebration of my 60th birthday quickly turned into "The Gene & Wei-Jen Show," although I had no advance notice that such a thing would occur. A distinguished assemblage of 35 guests joined their humble host at the Club Pheasant in West Sacramento for an evening of refined sophistication, but soon discovered it was to be quite otherwise.
Gene Weisskopf takes charge as the evening's emcee, having traveled all the way down from Washington State to grace the event with his presence (and before yet another absence resulted in his deletion from the guest list).
Wei-Jen Harrison arranged to haul in cases of champagne with which to toast the event. Jim Walker, who disapproves of Dionysian behavior, begins to be concerned that the evening's decorum may not last.
Guests arrive at the Pheasant Club and start finding their places and reading each other's nametags. Acquaintances are made or renewed.
Early in the evening, Gene chooses to bide his time, chatting amiably over the salad with Peter Horton. No one suspects a thing yet.
The cake from Konditorei (the Austrian bakery in Davis) attracts attention. The decoration is a model of C60, a fullerene molecule composed entirely of carbon atoms. (It's also called a "bucky ball.")
The party includes both Candis Spallina and Peter Faure, high school classmates of the birthday boy (Porterville Union High School, Class of 1969). Traci Sinclair Knox and Maria Acuña Feldman marvel that such elderly people are allowed out on their own on a Saturday evening.
The evening is young for Joan Sallee, Jane de León, Aileen McGarry, and Melissa Green, even if the host is not.
Dan Kehew is concerned that there will be photographic evidence of his attendance. He fears for his reputation. Nancy Reitz, however, is not worried at all. Since she became a math dean, all the damage that could be done has been done. (The elusive Ted Ridgway is seen in the center of the photograph. Amazingly, he will not be seen again.)
First-timer Andrew Halseth is concerned that he has been seated at the kids' table. The presence of Eric Butow and Jim Walker would seem to confirm that suspicion, but Sherman Stein is an obvious counterexample.
Eric Butow and Benjamin Etgen scoff at the notion that one table is for grownups and the other is for kids, even while providing evidence for that hypothesis.
Joan Sallee reacts to the rumor that her husband is seated at the kids' table. She speculates that the criterion is behavioral rather than chronological. Maria smiles because Tim is seated there, too.
Tim Feldman smiles for the camera, demonstrating his laid-back poise and equanimity.
Aileen points out that her placement at the grownups' table must be a tribute to her poise and maturity. Melissa does her best to humor her.
Mark Sammut and Elaine Kasimatis flank the host, who is clearly giddy on the occasion of his birthday dinner.
Elaine attended UC Davis with the birthday boy back in the seventies (but she actually graduated).
Paul Knox and Mark Sammut are seated in the Reno section of the dinner party, next to the host so that he can keep an eye on them. Paul would like to talk about literary deconstructionism and Mark is an expert on theater organ reconstruction. It could be a long evening.
Steve Sutfin actually survived the experience of being in the host's calculus class. Elaine sympathizes over his cruel ordeal.
Trina Miller is another Porterville High alumna. She tells Sandy McKaig stories about how wonderful it was. Sandy clearly believes her.
Socorro Tril wants to know if life in Porterville was really the idyllic pastorale that legend says it was. Candis and Peter solemnly confirm that the legends are true. Candis and Peter are not to be trusted.
Wei-Jen explains to Steve that she will take good care of him during the evening meal. Selene Jacobs wonders if she will need to serve as chaperon. Selene has experience with grade-school children; she can handle this crowd.
Benjamin Etgen: "I was a student in one of Tony's classes!"
Tom Sallee: "Heck, I was one of Tony's professors!"
Benjamin: "Tom wins! His experience was more painful!"
Brandon Muranaka sees a chance to grab someone's beer. Someone carded him, so he doesn't have one of his own. Andy and Sherman pay no attention to Brandon's shocking behavior.
Trina wonders why Brandon is acting more cheerful all of a sudden. David Murray wonders what happened to his beer.
Brandon: "You can't pin anything on me!"
Trina: "I saw nothing!"
Benjamin: "I have photographic evidence of Brandon's behavior!"
Brandon: "I have even more evidence on everybody else. Let's join forces!"
The photographs from the dinner party suddenly become quite redundant in content.
Hannah Stein and Jane Viar listen intently as Melissa explains that Tony's birthday dinners are not exactly the equivalent of a literary salon. (Hannah refrains from pointing out that she is quite well aware of this.)
Andy and Sherman participate in the ritual opening and reading of the birthday cards. This is actually the entertainment segment of the evening's program and the high point of the dinner party. (No, it really is!)
Once again, the birthday cards are so clever, witty, and ribaldly humorous that Alan Willendrup and Brandon Muranaka cannot contain their laughter.
Paul would like some help understanding the birthday cards. They're keyed to more of a California-level of humor and Paul is from Nevada. He suspects his tastes are too refined to quickly grasp the esoteric humor. Hannah and Jane decide it will be more fun to let Paul figure them out on his own.
Gene takes charge of the proceedings by brandishing his copy of Dear Dairy. He's only one of three people present who possess the bound edition of the manuscript, but he's the only one with the chutzpah to wave it around. He seeks the guests' sympathy for having been one of the first readers of the novel.
The dinner guests express their sympathy at Gene's plight, since he fell for the old hey-read-my-novel ploy. As friendly impositions go, it's even worse than the hey-help-me-move gimmick.
Gene has sublimated his angst by taking reams of Dear Dairy print-outs and slicing them up into notepaper. He had them bound into pads and brought enough for everyone at dinner.
The host discovers that his notepad contains text from the episode of Jojo's accidental circumcision. (It happened to Tristram Shandy. No reason it couldn't also happen to Jojo Francisco.)
David Viar examines his notepad: "Hey, these chapters are even shorter than the ones in the draft that I read! I should have waited for this version!"
Thanks to some collaborative detective work by Gene and Eric, it was discovered that the birthday boy had created a scholarship at Porterville College in honor of his late calculus instructor. Gene reported that the party guests could take the opportunity to contribute to the Wilcoxon memorial fund. Unbeknownst to the host, Eric and Gene had contribution slips which were distributed to the attendees. (Mercifully, the fundraising pitch did not interrupt the proceedings as much as those on public television.)
Wei-Jen moves into action. It's time to turn up the heat on the evening's roast. She calls for stories from the host's long-time friends.
Wei-Jen tries to strangle Socorro and Candis into submission. Candis surrenders and tells a story about her days as the host's classmate at Porterville High: "Tony was the smartest kid in school and would correct the teachers when they made mistakes." Candis was making it up as she went along, but—amazingly enough—it was all true! (Mostly.)
The crowd eats up Candis's narrative. An English-teacher/librarian knows how to hold an audience.
Wei-Jen: "What happened when you and Tony were in grad school?"
Elaine: "I'll never tell! Not even the story about Tony typing my dissertation for me!"
(It was an all-night word-processing job.)
Peter Faure: "I totally have the goods on this guy, but I'd like to be invited back next year."
Traci Knox: "Would anyone care that Paul and Tony can talk on the phone about books and school for three hours at a time?"
Sherman Stein, the host's mentor at UC Davis, withdraws his objection to the design on the birthday cake and agrees that the depicted geometric object is mathematically feasible.
Tom Sallee regales the dinner guests with tales from UC Davis. He taught the host non-Euclidean geometry and, in return, got a term paper titled "The relationship of non-Euclidean geometry to the universe and everything in it." Tom agreed that the topic seemed rather ambitious, but admitted to having liked the paper anyway. Many years later he also liked the host's dissertation.
Steve: "So, Wei-Jen, you want me to tell tales out of school, too?"
Wei-Jen: "No. I just like leaning against you this way."
Wei-Jen: Hey, Alan. Did you see me pinch Brandon?
Brandon: Ow! Someone pinched me!
Wei-Jen chivvies David into reminiscing about the host's role as faculty co-chair of ARC's accreditation self-study report. David fondly remembers that Tony was his second choice for the job. (The college's accreditation was reaffirmed anyway.)
Jane adds her account of the accreditation ordeal and smiles to recall that she was the president's first choice for the job of faculty co-chair.
Wei-Jen: "Come on, Benji. I'm sure you have stories you can tell!"
Benjamin: "My arm. Ow! My arm!"
Wei-Jen: "That's okay. I think we have enough!"
Wei-Jen: "Nothing I do here tonight is going into my personnel file, is it?"
Nancy: "You're in the clear, Wei-Jen. It's after hours!"
Dan: "I've got the goods on her! See how she's trying to steal the photographic evidence from me?"
The voices in his head tell the host to do a dramatic reading from his novel. He chooses the "Boys meet girls," episode—hardly an area of special expertise. (Aren't novelists supposed to "write what you know"?)
The guests give the host their rapt attention. If they listen politely, there might be cake. (Is that Ted hiding behind Benjamin? Could be.)
Everyone gets toasted! (You know what I mean.)
David & Jane: "Thanks for a lovely evening."
Wei-Jen: "Don't worry, Steve. We'll always have West Sacramento."
Aileen: "Yeah, it's the end of the evening and I can still stand up straight. Want to make something of it?"
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Skip to comments.CNN Head Shrugs Off Fox News Ratings Rivalry (CNN Admits Defeat)
Posted on 07/10/2003 8:20:54 PM PDT by Dont Mention the War
By Steve Gorman
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As CNN reshuffles its anchor lineup, the head of the network said on Thursday he cares more about reclaiming CNN's hard-news roots than in regaining ratings supremacy from archrival Fox News Channel.
"I don't get caught up in that," newly installed CNN president Jim Walton said during the cable network's presentation at the Television Critics Association summer press tour.
Walton said his chief goal was to gradually build on CNN's own performance as the network seeks to renew itself as the "best ... electronic news organization in the world."
He reiterated CNN's renewed emphasis on presenting straight news while steering away from commentary and the kind of tabloid-style show previously hosted by Connie Chung. Walton pulled the plug on Chung's program after replacing Walter Isaacson as head of the network.
"We might have more tabloid, more sensation more opinion in what we do and our ratings might jump up, but that would hurt the value of what we do," he said.
Walton quickly added that he did not mean to suggest that Fox News was trading on sensationalism. But he seemed to be alluding to Fox in offering a wristwatch analogy to downplay the significance of CNN's No. 2 standing in U.S. cable news ratings. "I really don't think Rolex cares how many watches Timex sells," he said.
Fox News again led all cable news outlets in the second quarter of 2003, with more than half of all prime-time viewership, according to newly released figures from Nielsen Media Research.
Still, Walton insisted that CNN, a unit of AOL Time Warner Inc., was more profitable, saying, "We make more per 30-second commercial than any of our competitors, by far." He declined to offer figures.
Fox News officials disputed Walton's assertion, saying the News Corp Ltd.-owned network outsold CNN by at least $30 million in the recent "upfront" advertising market.
While CNN may earn more revenue on a per-subscriber basis, or when lumping together its own ad revenues with those from CNN Headline News and over-the-air local news feeds, Fox News brings in more money on a straight network-to-network comparison, said Roger Domal, Fox News' national sales director.
Walton was joined by four members of CNN's new anchor team -- Paula Zahn, Anderson Cooper, Bill Hemmer and former NBC News weekend anchor Soledad O'Brien, who debuted this week as co-host with Hemmer on CNN"s "American Morning."
Zahn recently has moved from her morning roost to prime time as host of a new 8 p.m. program following Cooper's new show at 7 p.m. They are being preceded by Lou Dobbs at 6 p.m. and followed by Larry King and Aaron Brown.
Walton shed little light on how the four evening news anchors will distinguish themselves, but suggested the right mix of news and personality would be key factors in winning viewers. He said Cooper would anchor a "a fast-paced, high-story-count" program with "a very broad range" of topics, while Zahn would host "more of an issues show."
Walton was adamant about one stylistic feature of CNN -- saying that while he "hates" the news ticker that crawls along the bottom of CNN's screen, it would remain because market research shows viewers overwhelmingly like it.
No matter how Walton tries to spin it, the truth of the matter is obvious: CNN management knows it doesn't have the brainpower in its newsrooms to create better shows than Fox, so they're going to stop trying. Instead, they're going to simply claim to be more elitist: "I really don't think Rolex cares how many watches Timex sells," he said.
Well, that trick won't work either, Jimmy Boy. First of all, Rolex DOES care how many watches Timex sells, because if Timex gets its $20 watch on someone's wrist, that's still one less wrist to sell to. Second, Rolex makes a product WORTH paying more for; CNN creates a free product that is sinking precisely because its quality has fallen through the floor, and talking up its alleged quality will not make said quality magically reappear. And third, The dirty little secret of cable news is that the truly rich viewers, those that make >$150K, have always preferred MSNBC, of all places. The true Rolex owners are ignoring CNN too.
Also, this is the serious nut graph:
While CNN may earn more revenue on a per-subscriber basis, or when lumping together its own ad revenues with those from CNN Headline News and over-the-air local news feeds, Fox News brings in more money on a straight network-to-network comparison, said Roger Domal, Fox News' national sales director.The only reason CNN earns more on a per-subscriber basis is because Fox launched before digital cable came along, back in the days where the common wisdom was that "there's no more room for any new channels." So the only way Rupert Murdoch was able to get carriage was to pay the cable companies to carry FNC, when usually the cable companies have to pay the networks. Now that Fox is the #1 news channel and the #2 cable network period, those "we pay you" deals are not going to be renewed. When those contracts are up, the local cable companies are going to have to start paying through the nose to carry FNC, and they won't have any choice but to pay(imagine the firestorm if they tried to drop the one conservative channel and alienate 50% of their subscribers!). At that point, FNC will be far more profitable than CNN across the board, and will finally be able to invest like hell in a bigger newsroom, more staffers, more bureaus, perhaps an FNC International ... they will really be able to run CNN into the ground permanently.
If I recall correctly, those FNC contracts with cable companies around the nation start expiring in 2006 (yup, Rupert had to make ten-year deals to get them to make room for Fox News at all). That gives CNN to get their act together ... and instead they're only trending further downward.
Ha ha ha!
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So CNN considers itself a "serious news" operation.
Were they into these acclaimed serious decisions when they kowtowed to Saddam so they could get air time? When they allowed murders to go unreported so they could curry favor with Saddam? When they allowed a positive image of life in Iraq to be broadcast worldwide so they could curry favor with Saddam?
And all of this admitted to by the head of their own network.
Should Timex care how expensive Rolex claims to be when Timex discovers that Rolex secretly gets their parts from the garbage dump.
Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my infrequent FoxFan list.
Now the Clueless News Network.
Keep it up, Walton, and you'll be passed by a revived MSNBC.
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Booth Gardner, a two-term Democratic governor who later in life spearheaded a campaign that made Washington the second state in the nation to legalize assisted suicide for the terminally ill, has died after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 76.
Gardner died Friday at his Tacoma home, said family spokesman Ron Dotzauer.
The millionaire heir to the Weyerhaeuser timber fortune served as the state's 19th governor from 1985 to 1993 following terms as Pierce County executive, state senator and business school dean.
Since then, he had worked as a U.S. trade ambassador in Geneva, in youth sports and for a variety of philanthropic works. But his biggest political effort in later years was his successful "Death with Dignity" campaign in 2008 that led to the passage of the controversial law that mirrored one in place in Oregon since 1997.
Washington state had rejected a similar assisted-suicide initiative in 1991. But after a contentious campaign, in which Gardner contributed $470,000 of his own money toward the $4.9 million raised to support the measure, nearly 58% of voters approved the new law.
The law allows terminally ill adults with six months or less left to live to request a legal dose of medication from their doctors.
Gardner knew that he wouldn't qualify to use the law because his Parkinson's disease was incurable, not fatal. But his worsening condition made him a right-to-die advocate.
"There's more people who would like to have control over their final days than those who don't," Gardner told the Associated Press at the time.
Since the Washington law took effect in March 2009, more than 250 people have used it to obtain lethal doses of medication.
A 2009 documentary about his crusade, "The Last Campaign of Governor Booth Gardner," was nominated for an Academy Award.
As governor, Gardner pushed for standards-based education reform, issued an executive order banning discrimination against gay and lesbian state workers, banned smoking in state workplaces and appointed the first minority to the state Supreme Court. He also oversaw the 1987 launch of the state's Basic Health Care program for the poor.
William Booth Gardner was born Aug. 21, 1936, in Tacoma to a socialite mother, Evelyn Booth, and Bresson "Brick" Gardner. His father was an alcoholic who was cruel to his son, according to Booth Gardner's biographer.
After his parents divorced when he was 4, his mother married Norton Clapp, a wealthy former president of Weyerhaeuser who helped build the Space Needle for the 1962 World's Fair.
An earlier version of this article incorrectly gave Norton Clapp's first name as Morton.
Early in life, Gardner endured tragedy. His mother and 13-year-old sister were killed in a plane crash in 1951, an event he later said "had a greater effect on me than anything else in my life." It also left him with an inheritance that made him a millionaire.
In 1966 his father fell to his death from a ninth-floor Honolulu hotel room balcony.
Clapp remained a presence in Gardner's life, and though he was a Republican, made significant donations to Gardner's gubernatorial runs.
Gardner earned bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Washington and a master's in business administration from Harvard University.
While abroad in 1995 he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. In 2000, he launched the Booth Gardner Parkinson's Care Center, a clinic in Kirkland, Wash.
Twice divorced, Gardner is survived by two children from his first marriage, his son Doug and daughter, Gail; and grandchildren.


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It's hard to believe 2012 is nearly over. It's been a busy year, much of it focused on local, state and national elections and the still-struggling economy. But the election is finally over and while the county's unemployment rate is still in the double digits this year – 10.8 percent in October, that is an improvement on the 12.6 posted at the same time last year.
The Lancaster County Parks and Recreation 9-10 all-star football team's season didn't end the way it wanted, but the team's run was quite stunning.
The 9-10 stars fell to defending state champion city of Florence in the S.C. Athletic Programs Division II state champion game at Florence Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 8.
Florence built a 12-0 halftime lead on the way to the 20-0 win over the Lancaster County stars.
Florence scored on its first two possessions on the way to the win.
A toast to South Middle School's recent success is in order. The toast would likely go something like this, "Here's looking at you, SMS."
South has earned the coveted honor of a School to Watch.
The honor puts SMS in elite company as less than 350 schools nationwide have earned the honor, and only 13 in the Palmetto State.
One of those lucky 13 is Indian Land Middle School in the county's Panhandle, which was recently redesignated a School to Watch after garnering the title in 2010.
Not every mentally-ill person is violent. Not every gun is used to kill first-graders, principals and teachers. Evil is, has always been and will always be with us. Our hearts were broken, our breath sucked away and we were left completely helpless when mental illness, weapons and evil combined at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
With Christmas lights up and area holiday parades starting this weekend, it's definitely starting to look and even feel, with the recent frost, like Christmas here in Lancaster County.
With Black Thursday/Friday behind us and the holiday shopping season in full swing, we'd like to remind shoppers to Think Lancaster First.
The Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce's shop local initiative is also in full swing with discounts galore in its new Think Lancaster First coupon book.
There's been plenty to cheer about this fall at Andrew Jackson and Buford high schools.
Both of the county schools earned playoff berths in the Class AA Division II Upper State football playoffs.
AJ notched a postseason win for the first time in eight seasons, while BHS earned a home playoff game with a solid regular-season finish.
This Thanksgiving, take time to be thankful for more than just a good meal. Give thanks for what you've been blessed with and share what you can with those in need.
It's hard to believe that tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day, the traditional kickoff of America's holiday season.
Our national day of giving thanks dates back to 1621 in Massachusetts, when we believe the Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrated a successful harvest with food and festivities.
On Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 6 – registered voters across the country will be able to exercise one of the most precious privileges our democracy grants us – the opportunity to determine who will represent us in our government.
Lancaster County voters will help choose our next president, U.S. and S.C. House representatives, county sheriff, County Council member and Lancaster City Council members. The other races on local ballots are all unopposed.
County voters will choose between these hopefuls:
Every couple of years, right before elections, certain topics are frequently discussed, then fade into the background once politicians have secured your vote.
Budget deficits and the national debt are among the ones that come up most often.
Debt is also among the most difficult topics for the average person to understand. After all, if you're an average South Carolinian making $32,000 a year, it is difficult to understand exactly how much money $1 trillion is.
The city of Lancaster is putting its money where its mouth is in support of a future business park near Lancaster County Airport on S.C. 9 West.
Lancaster City Council, by a 6-1 vote, approved at its Oct. 23 meeting to allocate $900,000 to extend city water and sewer services to the Lancaster Air-Rail Industrial Park, a joint project being planned by Lancaster City and County Councils.
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LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in the case of a death-row inmate who was convicted of killing his 12-year-old niece.
A lawyer for 44-year-old Karl Roberts is expected to ask the court Thursday to let him have a full round of post-conviction proceedings.
Roberts was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1999 slaying of 12-year-old Andria Nichole Brewer in Hatfield.
He initially waived his rights to appeal, but changed his mind hours before he was to be put to death during a planned double execution in 2004.
The state says the court should not reopen Roberts' post-conviction case.


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We've had a few threads begging for help with ideas for prezzies.
To keep it simple (famous last words! ), let's post our panicking requests and some ideas in a sticky thread. Between us, we should come up with enough ideas for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, Chocolate Day etc. for everybody on the planet for the next 10 years!


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Casanova Suicide — Suicide Girl of the Day
Casanova is a 22-year-old Suicide Girl who has lost the bottom half of her shorts.
NAME: Casanova Suicide
LOCATION: Ohio, USA
OCCUPATION: Tumblr addict/part time adult.
CURRENT CRUSH: I don't kiss and tell.
STATS: 5ft 2in. 100lbs.
BODY MODS: My ears are stretched, lots of tattoos.
HEROES: All my heros are dead.
I LOST MY VIRGINITY: And he lost his to me.
MY KINK FACTOR: I'm saving myself for Jesus!
MY POLITICS: Politics, who cares?
MY STATUS: Single
MY IDEA OF A GOOD TIME: Internet. All night. Again.
MY PIGEONHOLES: HipHop, Crafty, Arty, Hardcore, Tattooed, Indie Rocker, Goth, Fashionista, Retro, Dirty, Hipster, Bookworm, Geek
INTO: Occult, taxidermy, Tumblr, Instagram, surfing the web, drinking, cats, lingerie.
NOT INTO: Bad Haircuts, hangovers, doing dishes, lack of internet connection.
MAKES ME HAPPY: My friends and family, my cat, shopping, ridin' around and gettin it.
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With the market for new cars changing so quickly, it can be hard to keep tabs on which models offer the latest designs and the newest features. We've listed several of today's latest sedans for shoppers who want up-to-date styling and cutting-edge gadgets in their next four-door.
Acura ILX
Acura's latest model is a compact, entry-level luxury sedan based on the Honda Civic. Priced from just over $27,000 with shipping, the ILX offers three engines. A 2.0-liter 4-cylinder is borrowed from the Civic and offers 150 horsepower. A 111-hp, 1.5-liter hybrid 4-cylinder also comes from the Civic and returns 39 mpg city/38 mpg highway, according to the EPA. For buyers looking for something sporty, Acura offers the ILX with a 201-hp, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder and a 6-speed manual. That model starts at just under $31,000.
Cadillac ATS
The ATS is an all-new, entry-level Cadillac designed to compete with the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes C-Class. Priced from just over $34,500 with shipping, it offers crisp styling and direct handling that makes it a tough competitor for established rivals. Base-level ATS models start around $33,500 and use a 200-hp, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. Many sporty-minded buyers will spring for the ATS 2.0T, which starts around $35,500 with a 270-hp, 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder. Topping the range is the ATS V6, which boasts a muscular 320 hp. It starts around $42,000. All ATS models use standard rear-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive is optional on 2.0T and 3.6 trims.
Cadillac XTS
The full-size Cadillac XTS debuts for the 2013 model year. Replacing the DTS and STS, the XTS is a front-wheel-drive sedan with optional all-wheel drive. Power comes from a 304-hp, 3.6-liter V6. That's the same engine used in Cadillac's new ATS and midsize CTS sedans. Prices start around $45,500, though they can easily climb above $60,000. A 6-speed automatic transmission is standard, as is Cadillac's touchscreen-based CUE infotainment system.
Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet's midsize Malibu sedan is totally redesigned for the 2013 model year. Designed to take on major rivals like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, the Malibu starts around $22,500 with shipping. Its standard engine is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder rated at 22 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. Environmentally friendly drivers will opt for the Malibu Eco, which uses a hybrid 4-cylinder for 25 mpg city and 37 mpg highway. High-end Malibu models use a 259-hp turbo 4-cylinder. A 6-speed automatic is standard in all Malibu models, as is a 7-inch, center-mounted touchscreen.
Dodge Dart
The compact Dodge Dart replaces the Caliber for the 2013 model year. Three engines are offered, each with similar horsepower outputs. The base-level engine is a 160-hp, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. There's also a 160-hp, 1.4-liter turbo 4-cylinder borrowed from the FIAT 500 Abarth. Topping the range is a 184-hp, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder used in the Dart R/T. A 6-speed manual is standard, while a 6-speed automatic is optional. An available Dart Aero uses features like an underbody aero kit and active grille shutters to return more than 41 mpg highway. Pricing for the Dart starts around $16,500 with shipping, though upscale models can reach into the mid-$20,000 range.
Ford Fusion
The all-new Ford Fusion boasts dramatic new styling and a host of new technology. New technology includes safety features like Ford's Rear Cross Traffic Alert system, which helps you back out of parking spots, and MyFord Touch, incorporating all vehicle functions into a large, center-mounted touchscreen. Four engines are offered. Base models use one of two 4-cylinder engines: a 2.5-liter or a 1.6-liter EcoBoost turbo. Topping the gas-powered range is a 237-hp, 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder. There's also a 4-cylinder Fusion Hybrid, which boasts 47 mpg in city and highway driving.
Honda Accord
Honda's popular Accord is redesigned for 2013 in sedan and coupe forms. Sedan models once again offer LX and EX trims, while Sport and Touring are new for the latest model year. Base-level Accord LX models start at just over $22,000 with shipping. They use a 181-hp, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. Accord EX models also use that engine, though the EX adds more features for a $25,000 base price. The Accord EX also offers an available V6, which produces 277 hp through 3.5 liters. Rounding out the Accord lineup is a new hybrid model, which returns around 46 mpg in combined city and highway driving.
Lexus ES
The 2013 Lexus ES is redesigned in more ways than just all-new sheet metal and new technology. The sedan also moves platforms, leaving behind the Camry chassis for the first time since its 1990 debut. Now, the ES shares architecture with the larger Avalon. That means a longer wheelbase and more passenger room. Two ES models are available. An ES 350 uses the same engine as last year's model: a 268-hp, 3.5-liter V6. Hybrid ES 300h models use an efficient 2.5-liter 4-cylinder borrowed from the Camry. Pricing starts around $37,000 with shipping for the gas model, or $41,500 for the ES 300h.
Lincoln MKZ
Lincoln is reinventing its entire image starting with the Ford Fusion-based MKZ sedan. On sale now as a late 2013 model, the MKZ boasts bold styling and a long list of available features. Such items include Active Park Assist, which will parallel park automatically, and Adaptive Cruise Control with a collision warning system. The MKZ uses a standard 240-hp turbo 4-cylinder. A 300-hp, 3.7-liter V6 is optional, as is a hybrid 4-cylinder borrowed from the Fusion. The 2013 MKZ starts at just under $37,000, but can be equipped well over $40,000 with options.
Nissan Altima
The all-new Nissan Altima is poised to do battle with the new Ford Fusion and Honda Accord. It will also take on the Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry. Three versions will help it compete. Base models use a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder carried over from the last Altima. Also carried over is a 3.5-liter V6 that provides a muscular 270 hp. The Altima's latest powerplant is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid that will take on similar hybrid powerplants from Honda, Ford and Toyota. Unfortunately, that engine isn't out just yet. Like its midsize rivals, the Altima starts around $22,500, while V6 versions tack on around $4,000.
Toyota Avalon
The latest Toyota Avalon offers bold styling and shares its platform with the redesigned Lexus ES. Larger than the Camry, the Avalon only offers two engines. The base-level powerplant is a 268-hp, 3.5-liter V6 carried over from last year's model. For shoppers looking to minimize their carbon footprint, the Avalon Hybrid uses the Camry Hybrid's 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. That engine is rated at 40 mpg city and 39 mpg highway and makes 200 hp. The Avalon starts around $32,000, while the base price of a luxurious Avalon Limited is just over $40,000.
What it means to you: If you're looking for new features and styling, our list of the latest sedans should give you a good starting point as you consider today's new cars.


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Saturday, October 22, 2011
Jean Adema's 86th birthday
Today would be my grandma's 86th birthday, but unfortunately she passed away a few years ago. She was born on 22 October 1925 in Edgerton, Pipestone County, Minnesota. Her parents were Simon and Grace (van Hofwegen) Adema. She would later marry Bernard Koops. This picture was taken of her around 1926 I would guess.
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Labels: Adema, Grace van Hofwegen, Jean Adema, Koops, Simon Adema, van Hofwegen
Location: Edgerton, MN 56128, USA
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Welcome to the GeneaBloggers family. Hope you find the association fruitful; I sure do. I have found it most stimulating, especially some of the Daily Themes.ReplyDelete
May you keep sharing your ancestor stories!
Dr. Bill ;-)
Author of "13 Ways to Tell Your Ancestor Stories" and family saga novels:
"Back to the Homeplace" and "The Homeplace Revisited"
I love the picture of the child with the ball. I have one of my mother like that taken in Newark NJ. Must have been a popular pose.ReplyDelete
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Question: Where do you put USC's chances of knocking Notre Dame off?
Chris Larsen
Answer: I put the chances smack dab between my bobbleheads of Tommy Trojan and Lou Holtz. Seriously, I think USC has a decent chance. My colleague Gary Klein made an interesting point this week about USC's defense. Coordinator Monte Kiffin has had nightmarish results trying to defend spread offenses in the Pac-12 Conference, but Notre Dame takes a more traditional, straight-forward approach.
With his NFL background, Kiffin is probably better suited to scheme against Notre Dame's offense than Oregon's.
USC probably does not have to worry about getting embarrassed by Notre Dame because the Irish average only 27 points, which ranks No. 73 nationally.
The heart of this Notre Dame team is a defense that allows only 10 points per game. There's a good chance this game will end up in the teens or 20s, and I'd be surprised if the final margin was more than 10 points either way.


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CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – Sainey Nyassi opened the scoring in the 38th minute and fellow Gambian Kenny Mansally converted a penalty kick in the 89th minute to lift the New England Revolution to a 2-1 win over FC Tucson (Premier Development League) in the 2012 preseason opener on Saturday night.
Milos Dragic scored the lone goal for FC Tucson in the 101st minute of the extended match, which featured two 35-minute periods followed by an additional 45-minute period in the early evening hours at Grande Sports World.
FIRST PERIOD (35 Minutes)
Colombian signing John Lozano earned the start alongside A.J. Soares in central defense, while the midfield featured third overall pick Kelyn Rowe (left) and Jeremiah White (right) on the wings. Nyassi partnered Supplemental Draft selection Michael Roach up top.
Lozano almost got on the scoresheet in the seventh minute when Benny Feilhaber's service from the right side bounced through the box, but his close-range effort struck the crossbar. The Revs were on top for much of the opening 35 minutes but failed to capitalize on their dominance in possession as Lozano's effort proved to be the best chance of the period for either side.
Revolution Lineup (4-4-2): Matt Reis, Chris Tierney, A.J. Soares, John Lozano, Kevin Alston, Kelyn Rowe, Shalrie Joseph ©, Benny Feilhaber, Jeremiah White, Sainey Nyassi, Michael Roach
SECOND PERIOD (35 Minutes)
Head coach Jay Heaps made three changes to start the second period, bringing on Junior N'Tame in central defense and Fernando Cardenas and Rick Smith at forward, shifting Nyassi back to the right wing.
Nyassi made the most of the switch, scoring just three minutes after the restart. The impressive Rowe was the provider, sending an in-swinging cross into the box from the left wing which Nyassi buried with a well-placed header just inside the right post.
Smith almost doubled the Revolution's advantage in the 40th minute when another dangerous cross from Rowe found him open inside the box, but the Jamaican's powerful header flew inches wide of the upper corner. Rowe's service from a corner kick found Smith again in the 59th minute, but his downward header at the back post was cleared off the line.
Revolution Lineup (4-4-2): Matt Reis, Chris Tierney, A.J. Soares, Junior N'Tame, Kevin Alston, Kelyn Rowe, Shalrie Joseph ©, Benny Feilhaber, Sainey Nyassi, Fernando Cardenas, Rick Smith
THIRD PERIOD (45 Minutes)
Wholesale changes saw the Revs insert a brand new lineup for the final 45-minute period, including second-year midfielder Stephen McCarthy featuring in central defense.
Another second-year midfielder, Ryan Kinne, helped create the Revolution's second goal when he was upended in the box to set up a penalty kick in the 89th minute. Mansally stepped up to the spot and coolly dispatched his effort, sending his shot into the left side of the net as the goalkeeper dove the opposite direction.
FC Tucson pulled a goal back in the 101st minute when Milos Dragic made the most of a turnover and finished low inside the right post, but it proved to be mere consolation as the Revs held on for the 2-1 victory.
Revolution Lineup (4-4-2): Bobby Shuttleworth, Tyler Polak, Stephen McCarthy, Darrius Barnes ©, Zak Boggs (Kevin Garcia 93), Alec Purdie (David Foley 93), Diego Fagundez, Clyde Simms, Ryan Kinne, Kenny Mansally, Zack Schilawski
Scoring Summary:
NE – Sainey Nyassi (Kelyn Rowe) 38
NE – Kenny Mansally (penalty kick) 89
FCT – Milos Dragic (unassisted) 101
Misconduct Summary:
NE – Jeremiah White (caution) 20


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August, 1951
Model "BC"
Page 11
3. Check all parts for wear. If wear is noted, defective part must be replaced. Note especially the following:
(a) Check float needle and seat for wear. If the wear is noted the assembly must be replaced.
(b) Check float button for wear and float for dents. Check floats for leaks by shaking.
(c) Check throttle and choke shaft bores in throttle body and air horn castings for wear or out of round
(d) Inspect idle adjusting needle for burrs or ridges. Such a condition requires replacement.
(e) If wear is noted on steps of fast idle cam, it should be replaced as it may upset engine idle speed during the choking period.
4. Inspect gaskets to see if they appear hard or brittle or if the edges are torn or distorted. If any such condition is noted they must be replaced.
5. Check to see that lower end of suction tube is tight in seal in throttle body. If not, a new seal will have to be installed after the carburetor is assembled or poor choke operation will result from vacuum leak.
6. Inspect suction tube hex nut packing. If it appears unduly compressed or out of round, it should be replaced.
7. Check filter screens for dirt or lint. Clean and if they are distorted or remain plugged, replace.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT 1. Install idle stop screw in throttle lever
Screw idle adjusting needle and spring into throttle body until it is finger
tight. Back
out screw 1/ turns as a temporary idle adjustment. Make final adjustment on engine.
3. Install fast idle cam with letters RP facing outward
4. With bowl upended and suction tube projected over edge of flat surface, place new throttle body gasket into position and attach throttle body. Tighten screws evenly and securely.
Inspect pump plunger leather. Replace plunger if leather is damaged.
NOTE: New choke suction tube seal, if needed, will be installed after carburetor is completely assembled.


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Garden Pot Decoration Projects for Kids
Enough with spring cleaning! Time for fun, gardening and playing outside. My inner Martha Stewart needs colors and fun in the yard. Since the kids are done with their seedlings and are taking their jobs of caring for their plants seriously, we decided we needed beautiful pots to put all these grown plants in once the weather permits.
There are several ways to customize pots and it's a change from painting on a piece of paper. Most of these projects are suited for all ages, so it can be really fun to spread an old shower curtain outside and spend time letting the kiddos plan their summer outdoor universe.
1. Color Dipped Pots on Wit & Whistle.
2. Mod Podge Magazine Clippings Pot Decoration from Debbiedoos.
3. Gem Flower Pot at Busy Hands Busy Minds.
4. Paint Ideas from Mama Smiles.
5. Jute Decorations over at V and Co.
6. Chalkboard Clay Pots from The Robin's Nest.
7. Foam Sticker Pots on Little Crafty Bugs.
8. Fabric Covered Pots on the Craftinomicon.
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Printable Mibo Studio 2011 Calendar
We've raved about UK based mibostudio's great printable designs before, and they recently revealed their 2011 calendar...
For only $3.95 start preparing for the new year with the 2011 calendar, and as an added bonus receive the December advent calendar for free with purchase! I'm looking forward to starting my 'new year, new you' organizing with Mibo Studio's original and fun designs.
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Barry Florescue '66, a University of Rochester alumnus and current member of the University's Board of Trustees, has contributed $5 million to the University to support its newly created undergraduate business major. In recognition of the support and contributions Florescue has provided for the development of the major, it will be named the Barry Florescue Undergraduate Business Degree Program.
Thanks to Florescue's gift, the program, which is a collaboration between the University's undergraduate College and its William E. Simon Graduate School of Business, will provide undergraduates the opportunity to study business in a rich learning environment from faculty across disciplines.
"Let me express my gratitude to Barry for supporting a major that builds on the strengths of both the College and the Simon School and will provide a valued curricular choice for our undergraduates," said Joel Seligman, president of the University.
Florescue, who earned his bachelor's degree in business from Rochester, is chairman of the board of BMD Management Company Inc., and is a member of the Simon School's Executive Advisory Committee. Through the Florescue Family Foundation Scholarship and the Florescue Fellowship Fund, he has helped both undergraduate and business school students make their aspirations of a Rochester education a reality.
"When I learned that the University was considering reestablishing the business major that I pursued as an undergraduate, I knew this was an important area of the dynamic curriculum that was worth supporting," said Florescue. "I am pleased to be a part of this new program, knowing that it will prepare our students to become successful players in the world of business."
Peter Lennie, Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences and Engineering, said that Florescue's gift was important to the development of the major. "Barry's support ensured that we would be able to launch and sustain the new business major and we're very grateful for that," he explained. "Our undergraduates will greatly benefit from his generosity."
This new $5 million gift will be used to support tenure-track faculty at Simon who will be teaching courses related to the core curriculum of the major. It will also support related costs associated with offering the new major. An extension of the pre-existing business minor, the major was approved by the New York State Department of Education in February. Richard Feldman, dean of the College, says that there has been increased student interest in a business major, which will provide an expanded selection of courses in economics and statistics, as well as business-related disciplines, including finance, accounting, marketing, operations management, and organizational strategy. Undergraduates who complete this major will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in business from the College.
The major, which has been in development for two years, will be supervised by a steering committee of faculty and administrators from both the College and the Simon School, which will monitor the program's enrollment numbers and course offerings, and oversee internships, special lectures, and other opportunities that can enhance the student experience. The program will be jointly managed through the Multidisciplinary Center in the College and the Simon School.
"We are excited about the distinction the program will bring the University of Rochester and the two units that are partnering together to deliver it: the College and the Simon School of Business," said Simon School Dean Mark Zupan. "The program reflects well on the 'One University' approach that President Joel Seligman has promoted and may well end up being one of the most significant cross-disciplinary programs on our campus. There is appreciable student interest and a market need for students who possess the first-class business training that the Simon School can provide coupled with the liberal arts excellence that has long been a hallmark of the College."
About the Simon Graduate School of Business
The Simon School prides itself as the place Where Thinkers Become Leaders and is currently ranked among the leading graduate business schools in the world in rankings published by the popular press, including BusinessWeek, U.S. News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and Forbes. For example, the Financial Times recently rated the School 5th in the world for economics and 6th in the world for finance. More information about the Simon School is available on the World Wide Web at www.simon.rochester.edu.


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Arrow Annotations - S02E06: "Keep Your Enemies Closer"
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by LOLtron » Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:58 am
A look at the comic references and Easter Eggs from last night's episode.
Did you watch last night's episode of Arrow? Are you wondering what connections the episode has with the comics? Do you like Easter eggs (and not just the brightly colored kind?) Arrow Annotations is here to help, providing some additional notes and background info from last night's episode. Arrow spoilers follow!
Task Force X - Task Force X is the official supervisory organization that oversees the Suicide Squad, a team of superpowered individuals (usually villains) that completes high risk missions for the United States government in exchange for early parole or other arrangements. Occasionally, the Suicide Squad is also referred to by the name Task Force X, but usually they're regarded as separate entities.
The Suicide Squad was formed in the 1950s as a response to the Justice Society of America disbanding in the wake of the McCarthy trials. It's earliest missions were to fight monsters, but the concept was later revived by John Ostrander as a supervillain team completing politically sensitive espionage missions. Task Force X is typically overseen by Amanda Waller, and is typically led by Rick Flag Jr. on missions.
Staple members of the Suicide Squad include Deadshot, Bronze Tiger, Count Vertigo, (all of whom we've seen before on Arrow), Captain Boomerang (a Flash villain) and Plastique. The Suicide Squad's current incarnation includes Harley Quinn, Deadshot and King Shark.
Amanda Waller - Amanda Waller AKA The Wall is a longtime government operative and frequent antagonist/ally of DC's superheroes. Waller is the head of Task Force X, and has led most incarnations of the Suicide Squad. She also founded the Agency, an international branch of Task Force X that later evolved into Checkmate. After Checkmate became a UN sanctioned organization, Waller became its White Queen (in charge of the organization's operational affairs) and nearly took over the entire organization before being stopped by Mr. Terrific (Checkmate's White King) and Sasha Bordeaux, who forced her to resign. Waller also served as the Secratary of Metahuman Affairs under Lex Luthor's presidency.
While Amanda Waller was originally portrayed as an overweight older black woman, she was significantly slimmed down and de-aged in the New 52, leading to a bit of controversy. Largely, her domineering personality has remained intact during DC's continuity reboot.
Waller has appeared in several television shows and movies, including Green Lantern (portrayed by Angela Bassett, where she was to act as a bridge between various DC superhero movies similar to Agent Coulson's role in Marvel's cinematic universe), Smallville (portrayed by Pam Grier, where she ran a version of the Suicide Squad) and Justice League Unlimited (voiced by CCH Pounder, where she intimidates Batman by hinting that she knows his real identity). Arrow's version is played by Cynthia Addai-Robinson, who also appeared in Starz's Sparticus series, where she was Manu Bennett's (Slade in Arrow) love interest.
Waller was created by John Ostrander, Len Wein and John Byrne.
Deadshot - This is the first appearance of Deadshot this season. We first discussed Deadshot in the Arrow Annotations for "Lone Gunman".
Particle Accelerator in Central City - Central City's controversial particle accelerator makes another appearance on Channel 52. I think the writers are hinting at something...
Das Uranverien - Ivo correctly names the German nuclear program as Das Uranverein, which translates to the Uranium Society in English. On a sidenote, if you enjoy alternate histories, you'd probably enjoy the absolutely delightful Manhattan Projects comic series published by Image. Seriously, one of the best comics on the stands today.
Mirakulu - For a moment, I thought Professor Ivo was calling the Japanese
Tahiti - Tahiti's been frequently mentioned in ABC's Marvel's Agents of SHIELD as the site of Agent Coulson's recovery from his injuries sustained in The Avengers. Coincidentally, Coulson's team also rescued a government agent from a Russian gulag in Tuesday's episode.
Antoli Knyazev - We first discussed Knyazev in the Arrow Annotations for Vertigo.
The Russian Word for Optimist - Knyazev is correct, there is no Russian word for optimist.
Sheryl Sandberg - Rochev mentions Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of Facebook. Sandberg released a book in March 2013 entitled Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead, which discusses the struggles women face in obtaining leadership positions at work.
H.I.V.E. - H.I.V.E. (Heirarchy of International Vengence and Eliminations) is a mysterious evil organization in DC's comic universe that specializes in terrorism and assassinations. H.I.V.E. specializes in eliminating superpowered targets, in order to gain prestige and clout among the underworld community. H.I.V.E. hired Slade Wilson's son, Grant, to kill the Teen Titans, a mission that would ultimately lead to his death. Slade took up the contract after Grant died, and has held a grudge against the Teen Titans since. H.I.V.E. was later taken over by the DC villain Queen Bee.
That's it for the week. Two weeks until Barry Allen!
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by IvCNuB4 » Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:35 pmDiggle mentioned A.R.G.U.S. this episode also.
by Mojo Ichiruto » Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:50 pmI love this show and all the little nods to the bigger DCU that they have each and every episode!
by e_galston » Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:55 pm
yes but that's not the first time its been mentioned, it was mentioned last year as well.
by TimH » Thu Nov 14, 2013 11:21 pmI was really hoping that a shock reveal of the episode would be that Diggle's wife and Deadshot were on a mission to Russia as the Suicide Squad (in my fantasy, Diggle's wife would have been the Col. Flagg equivalent).
by e_galston » Fri Nov 15, 2013 2:59 pm
i kind of have a theory that Diggle will be the Col. Flagg equivalent and end up leading the Suicide Squad...
by fieldy snuts » Mon Nov 18, 2013 4:25 am
Did Tumblr really go apeshit about this?
Also had to Google this: According to http://movies.stackexchange.com/questio ... 5194#15194 :
What he said to the Russians was something like "If you do this, my people will make you and your children orphans".
Overall though, this "I WILL NO LONGER KILL" theme is getting old.
by outsider » Mon Nov 18, 2013 8:01 amOkay, I must be the only one that never saw Oliver & Felicity hooking up.
by IvCNuB4 » Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:29 am"Oliver gets turned on when women speak Russian"
by outsider » Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:54 amI also don't think Summer Glau/River (or whatever her name is now) is that attractive. She's not ugly, but she's not exactly appealing, either.
by BlueStreak » Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:51 am
The Summer Glau wiki will hunt and kill you for that statement.
Also, I agree.
by The Old Doctor » Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:00 pm
Yup, those guys make Psivage look normal.
She's good looking, but not as good as many others.
by Wally Brando » Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:02 pm
She looks like she has a little bit of Down's Syndrome.
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When my dad was a boy, he wanted to be a Scout. But it was during the Depression and his dad and the others had gone into the cities to find work. So they had no Scout Master and no troop. Since I could remember, he said, "You'll get to be a Boy Scout."
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A Tuscaloosa County jury has returned a $2 million judgment against businessman Stan Pate, finding that he interfered in a real estate developer's business agreement. The jury rendered its verdict late Friday afternoon in favor of Chris Hayslip, one of the developers of the Townes of North River subdivision.
A Tuscaloosa County jury has returned a $2 million judgment against businessman Stan Pate, finding that he interfered in a real estate developer's business agreement.
The jury rendered its verdict late Friday afternoon in favor of Chris Hayslip, one of the developers of the Townes of North River subdivision.
Hayslip filed a civil suit against Pate in 2009, claiming that he interfered in his business relationship with the other developers of the subdivision.
According to court documents, Hayslip owned 70 percent interest in the Townes of North River Development Co., which is the limited liability corporation he formed with Harlan Homebuilders in 2005. Harlan Homebuilders is a corporation formed by husband and wife Chris and Teresa Dobbs.
The Dobbses borrowed money from Pate and signed a loan agreement that transferred half of their 30 percent interest in the Townes of North River to Pate, Hayslip's attorneys wrote in court documents.
That violated the agreement between Hayslip and Harlan Homebuilders that required the parties to first offer their interest in the company to the other partners, according to court documents.
Members of the LLC were required to notify the other members and reveal details of offers of ownership made by outside parties, according to that agreement.
The loan agreement between Pate and the Dobbses also stated that Pate would receive half of any proceeds from a suit the Dobbses were planning to file against Hayslip.
That suit was filed in 2008 and involved numerous disputes between the parties, chiefly the allegation that Hayslip modified the original operating agreement to give himself 70 percent ownership without the Dobbses' knowledge. The original agreement was 50-50, they claimed in the suit. They also claimed that Hayslip misrepresented the value of the development as $14.8 million instead of the appraised value of $12 million during mediation that occurred before the suit was filed. Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court Judge John England dismissed that case, citing Alabama Civil Court Mediation Rules that prohibit courts from receiving information about positions taken by parties during mediation proceedings, facts presented during proceedings or the reason why a mediation process may have failed.
Hayslip's attorneys wrote in court documents that Pate financed the Dobbses' suit and that he attended court hearings without making known his connection to the Townes of North River Development Co. LLC.
Pate, however, said that he did not have interest in ownership of the corporation. He said that he only had a security interest on the property, and would have only taken possession if the Dobbses defaulted on their loan. Pate said that he loaned $100,000 to the Dobbses, including $25,000 to fund the 2008 lawsuit against Hayslip.
"I vehemently stand by being totally innocent," Pate said Monday. "I loaned somebody money to help them because they couldn't get a distribution from the majority partner, and I would do the same today. If the verdict stands, it will deter people from helping other people who get into trouble."
England also presided over the case between Hayslip and Pate but has not issued a final order.
"I would recommend that they not break out the expensive champagne just yet," Pate said. "We're respectful of the courts and respectful of the judge. We obviously believe that the jury got it wrong. That's why the appellate courts are so important, if necessary."
Jurors heard evidence in a trial that began Sept. 9 and concluded with the verdict Friday afternoon. They agreed that Pate had intentionally interfered with the operating agreement of the Townes of North River Development Co. LLC and that he interfered with the business relationship between Hayslip and the corporation.
The jury awarded Hayslip compensation of $279,751 in attorney's fees and $223,750 for emotional distress. They awarded him an additional $1,496,499 in punitive damages, bringing the total against Pate to $2 million.
William Rutledge of the Birmingham law firm Rutledge & Yaghmai represented Hayslip. Rutledge declined to comment Monday morning.
The Townes of North River is a 162-acre development just east of Munny Sokol Park and west of Rice Mine Road that includes single-family homes ranging from smaller cottages to "estate" homes on larger lots.
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