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The MLB All-Star Game has always been about a lot of things. It is, at least theoretically, a chance to see the very best baseball players in Major League Baseball take the field at the same time, and play against the toughest possible competition, but it's also a chance to see at least one player from each team, no matter what, take the field at the same time. It's an exhibition but it also, rest assured, counts.
It's also been around a long time. There've been 80 All-Star Games played, and with that many rosters being selected for that many different reasons there are endless lists to be made out of them. But we're here today not to list the Cardinals' best all-stars, or their worst; we're here to name their weirdest.
5. Gregg Jefferies: 1993, 1994
Gregg Jefferies occupies the hazy, Lee Smith-y space between the Ozzie Smith Cardinals and the Ray Lankford Cardinals, and he is a player befitting that space's strange, batting-practice jerseys-and-astroturf atmosphere. A once-in-a-decade prospect with the Hated Mets, Jefferies hit .367 with 48 doubles and 20 home runs as a 19-year-old shortstop in the AA Texas League, numbers that portended a future Mickey Mantle type.
Unfortunately for Jefferies and the Mets, he fielded shortstop a lot like Mickey Mantle. Jefferies didn't get along with the veterans and wilted a little under the New York press's heat lamps, and by his 21st birthday he was already a cautionary tale about baseball card inflation. He spent a few years butchering second base and hitting in a boringly average way, was traded as far out of the spotlight as he could have been traded in the Bret Saberhagen deal with Kansas City, and arrived in St. Louis at a very old 25.
The Cardinals, not known, at this point, for their acumen, did a very smart thing: they let him play first base. And in 1993, on a team without a lot of bright spots, Jefferies acted like no time had passed between that moment and his 1987 heyday. He entered the All-Star break hitting .343 with 12 home runs, three triples, 27 stolen bases and 51 RBI.
His numbers in 1993, the one year he fulfilled that unlimited potential, look more like an Ichiro season than a premium year at first base; he almost never struck out, he ended the year with 46 steals, fourth in the league, and his 16 home runs were a career high. He'd never again be so well-roundedly outstanding, but in 1994, still an excellent hitter, he made his second consecutive All-Star team. He was 26, a former super prospect coming off his two best seasons, and in the offseason the Cardinals let him walk, and that was the end of The New Gregg Jefferies. Injuries and general ineffectiveness kept him from ever replicating his Cardinals performance, and coming between Whiteyball and the La Russa era he's been almost completely wiped from team history.
4. Kent Bottenfield: 1999
Thought experiment: Is Kent Bottenfield the most valuable Dave Duncan restoration project of all? He pitched just one season in the Cardinals' rotation, and has a career record of 46-49, but were it not for his 1999 season the Cardinals wouldn't have acquired Jim Edmonds just in time for one of the greatest 30-something peaks of all time.
Bottenfield himself came into the 1999 season with an 18-27 career record and a few reasonably effective years as a middle reliever for the Cubs to his name. Dave Duncan, for reasons clear only to Dave Duncan—like so many Duncan projects, Bottenfield's primary attribute as a starter was his ability to look, in his big, stocky way, like a starting pitcher—put him in the rotation at the tail end of the 1998 season, when people who might have been ready to complain were otherwise occupied.
And in 1999, middling peripherals be damned—he struck out five batters per nine innings and walked four—he entered the All-Star Break with a record of 14-3. He finished the season 4-4, and the writing probably should already have been on the wall, but they couldn't read it from all the way out in California. He made 21 starts for the Angels, his ERA 5.71, before they traded him to the Phillies on July 29. That night, Jim Edmonds hit his 30th home run of the season.
3. Ken Reitz: 1980
I am not old enough to appreciate Ken Reitz. I should come right out with that.
Fans from the generation before mine have lots of exciting Ken Reitz stories; most of them can be summarized by noting that he was apparently extremely slow, and apparently played third base extremely well. He was nicknamed the Zamboni, which given those two attributes is incredibly apt.
But I was negative-7 years old when Ken Reitz was named to his first and only All-Star team in 1980, and all I see when I look at his Baseball-Reference page is a career Wins Above Replacement total of -4.2, which is astounding.
And while everyone seemed content for a long time to be convinced that Ken Reitz was a fine third baseman, these kinds of careers-by-consensus are pretty fragile. In 1980 Reitz got off to a relatively good start and was named an All-Star. In 1981 he had a bad half-season with the Cubs. In 1981 he played seven games and then hung around for a while in the minors. Reitz always had very high fielding percentages, but even during his career, when fielding percentage was viewed as a useful defensive stat, it was only slim protection against a player's first extended slump.
2. Royce Clayton: 1997
In 1997 Royce Clayton had a perfectly normal Royce Clayton year. He came into the break hitting .264 with six home runs, which in a poor year might be his seasonal total, and 19 stolen bases. He wasn't the Cardinals' only representative; Ray Lankford, in the middle of the best season of his career, also made the squad.
Clayton played for 10 seasons after 1997, had a few better years, and never got to the All-Star Game without first stopping off at the will-call window.
As best as I can tell, fans, players, and managers got so used to ticking the box next to Ozzie Smith's name—from 1982-1992, then from 1994-1996—that when he retired they failed to notice the rug being pulled out from under them and inadvertently selected Royce Clayton as Barry Larkin's backup in 1997. To this day, mentioning Royce Clayton in 1995 Ozzie-replacement Tripp Cromer's presence is a good way to get yourself kicked out of Tripp Cromer's house.
1. Scott Cooper: 1993, 1994
Scott Cooper was not an All-Star for the Cardinals, but his two appearances in the All-Star Game are the reason why, to this day, a 1995 Busch Stadium giveaway magnet with his face on it remains attached to the Moore household's refrigerator door.
Most two-time All-Stars with careers this (relatively) indistinguished are the best player on a bad team, doomed to represent their second-division squad in the bizarre anonymity that comes with being the one player that sends All-Star attendees scrambling for their scorecards. But in 1993 and 1994 Cooper wasn't the best player on the Red Sox, and the Red Sox, sub-.500 but no threat to earn the No. 1 pick in the draft, weren't particularly bad.
To make the All-Star Game for two years as the Red Sox's sole representative, Cooper was somehow chosen against teammates Mo Vaughn, Mike Greenwell, John Valentin, and Roger Clemens. As a third baseman in a weak crowd he was still chosen ahead of Robin Ventura, a better hitter and fielder, and Dean Palmer, who hit 33 home runs in 1993. Both times he replaced new Yankee Wade Boggs in the field, which must've been fun, at least.
In spite of all this, Scott Cooper was a barely average hitter, and, unbeknownst to the Cardinals, one whose career would be strikingly short enough to cause this kind of retrospection forevermore. Following the 1994 season the Cardinals, faced with a surplus of young outfielders, traded Hard Hittin' Mark Whiten for Cooper, so as to bump Todd Zeile to first base and replace Gregg Jefferies.
Zeile was traded in June, Cooper couldn't hit and found himself in a rotation by August, and that's how a 28 year-old Two-Time All-Star and Refrigerator Magnet Model found himself out of the league after one year.


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The frequency of very high heart rates
A standard guideline for your likely maximum heart rate is 220 – your age. For example, someone aged 40 would be expected to have a maximum heart rate of about 180 bpm. Contrary to my belief before I started learning more about this, there is no evidence that maximum heart rate increases with fitness. It is therefore surprising to see how often heart rates much higher than this rule predicts appear on our Garmins.
In the Crickles cohort, which currently includes six women and 34 men, the maximum heart rates each of us has recorded on a Strava activity are as follows:
Since none of us (to my knowledge) is younger than 20, it is surprising that the majority of us have recorded heart rates of over 200 and for many of us our Garmins have at least once shown a heart rate much higher than that.
Should we be worried? The first thing to say is that the vast majority of these high heart rate readings are, we believe, strap errors. We now have access to well over 10,000 Strava activities on which the athlete used a heart rate monitor. Almost exactly 10% of these activities include a heart rate of 200 or greater. However, when we filter this to activities in which the high heart rate is reasonably sustained, it boils down to only 65 (at the time of writing). If the heart rate monitor always gave true readings, at least most of these 65 activities would warrant further examination. One third of the Crickles cohort has at least one of them to their name, and it's fair to suppose that the Crickles group is reasonably representative of the community of very active amateur cyclists and runners.
Strap errors?
However, our sports heart rate monitors do not always give true readings! So how do we know whether a reported heart rate of, say, 225 bpm reported on our Garmin corresponded to our true heart rate or was an error from the strap? This is a question to which Mark, the Crickles cardiologist, and I have paid much attention. Let's look at three examples…
First, here's a recent activity of my own. Paula and I were cycling up and down the central mountain of La Gomera in the Canary Islands and my Garmin showed this:
On the ascent, it shows my heart rate as rock steady on 215 bpm. It stays at that level for the start of the descent, while we freewheeled to a cafe a little way down the hill. There, with my Garmin still showing 215 bpm, Paula took my heart rate at my wrist and found it to be 70 bpm. After our coffee stop, on the remaining descent the heart rate shown on my Garmin rose further and then fell but was still displaying over 170 bpm when we got to sea level. There, I swapped my strap for Paula's identical Wahoo Tickr, which reported my heart rate to be half of what my own strap showed. This is a clear and complete strap failure!
Here's our second example:
We see that the rider began on an easy downhill and yet his heart rate is very quickly being reported at around 250 bpm. Just after 10 minutes there's another spike but still the cyclist has put in little effort and again it's on a downhill stretch; also this one is short-lived. We see many spikes like this and ascribe them to probable contact errors with the strap: the athlete may well not have built up a sweat yet and there could well be a fluttering effect on the descent. We see a third spike at just over 30 minutes. This occurs at a time of greater wattage but is also short-lived.
Here's our final example:
This time the athlete is progressing up a renowned arduous climb when at almost two hours into the ride his heart rate rapidly rises and stays in a range of around 200-220 bpm before rapidly falling again. While nothing is certain with sports equipment, this does not have the appearance of a strap error and merits attention from the athlete.
Going robo
When we first started Crickles we classified heart rate spikes by coding rules that encapsulated the patterns that we saw. Now that we have much more data we can use techniques of data science. The original rules have been decommissioned and now heart rate spikes are classified fully algorithmically. Does it work? It's a developing art but already the algorithm can pick out the most concerning spikes, group together the spikes that look like contact errors and identify that the complete strap failure of our first example stands apart from all the other spikes. It also groups together other patterns that I haven't covered here reasonably well. In short, it can analyse well over 10,000 activities, find the sustained heart rate spikes and group them as well as a lay human eventually could – all in a couple of seconds.
The work currently in hand is to improve the machine classification of spikes to capture more of Mark's expert insight and fully utilises all of the data available in the Strava records. If everyone was a cyclist with a power meter and a reliable heart rate strap that would be much easier, but we cater for runners and rowers too and sports straps just don't come with medical-grade quality. We can already see that algorithms are better able to disentangle these factors than humans, especially as the volume of data increases.
It would be great to have more athlete data. For example, we so far have only one complete strap failure like the first case above. While the algorithm can easily identify it, if we had five times the amount of data and five complete strap failures we could be more confidant that the machine would correctly identify them every time. The best way you can help us is to encourage more people to sign up, either from the sidebar on this site or directly via signup.crickles.org.
When high heart rates matter
A different kind of question is how we should alert Crickles athletes to spikes that merit further attention. Currently I do this informally – but I don't even have contact details for everyone who has signed up to Crickles. I cannot foresee that we will post such information online, at least while we have a fully open platform. It's an important question because this analysis may potentially flag the occasional issue at a stage when it can be addressed through a reasonable change in the athlete's exercise programme but that may later require a more dramatic decrease in exercise and/or a medical solution.
Until we have a way to communicate information about spikes, please feel free to get in touch through the Contacts page (or directly) if you have any concerns about your own high heart rate readings.
For the large majority of athletes we're likely to find no cause for concern in most high reported heart rates. Health issues aside, continually improving the Crickles data cleaning logic will help us to keep producing better quality training metrics than are available from all the platforms that overlook the problem.


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The SteelSeries Apex Pro is one of the most ambitious gaming keyboards on the market, featuring customizable per-key actuation — and charging $200 for the privilege. If you want a high-quality SteelSeries keyboard but aren't ready to part with quite so much money, there's always the SteelSeries Apex 7 ($160) – a more modestly priced alternative that retains most of what's good about the Apex Pro.
Like the Pro, the Apex 7 features an attractive design, durable key switches and gorgeous RGB lighting. However, also like the Pro, the Apex suffers from a spongy feel while typing, a largely needless OLED screen, and a general sense that you could do much better for $160. While the Apex 7 is a good keyboard overall, particularly if you're already invested in the SteelSeries ecosystem, it doesn't offer many advantages over the similarly priced Corsair K70 RGB Mk. 2 or the considerably cheaper Logitech G513.
Ultimately, the Apex 7 feels like a runner-up to the Apex Pro, but the two are almost identical. It's worth considering if per-key actuation holds no special appeal for you, but it's also worth considering the competition if you're not particularly devoted to SteelSeries gear.
The Apex 7 looks almost identical to the Apex Pro. Instead of a steel chassis, the Apex 7 is made from black plastic, but still measures 17.2 x 5.3 inches and features an attractive, low-profile base with elevated keycaps. There's almost no border, keeping the design compact.
On the bottom, there's a detachable magnetic wrist rest, and in the upper-right, there's a tiny OLED screen. You can use the OLED screen to manipulate lighting and record macros, but as in the Apex Pro, it's just as easy to do most of these things in the Engine software. However, there's also a volume dial, which is legitimately useful.
There's something about the SteelSeries key design that just doesn't jive with the way I type. You can choose among Red (linear, quit), Brown (tactile, quiet) or Blue (tactile, clicky) switches, all of which are in-house SteelSeries models. All three colors actuate at 2 mm, so you can type or input commands into a game quite quickly. On paper, there's nothing wrong with the switches (although Corsair offers superior Cherry MX switches for the same price).
However, something about the keys feels off. Like the Apex Pro, the Apex 7's keys feel spongy and almost non-resistant. Naturally, you don't want to have to slam down a key every time you type a letter, but a little bit of resistance helps keep your fingers from flying across the keyboard too fast and accidentally pressing adjacent buttons. I tested the Apex 7 with Red switches, and felt like I had to slow down and really consider what I was typing, or else risk clumsy keystroke errors.
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Qualitative feel aside, it wasn't too bad for typing. With my standard Logitech G613, I scored 117 words per minute with seven errors, while with the Apex 7, I reached 115 wpm with 5 errors, not a substantial difference.
There are two ways to manipulate the Apex 7's myriad options: the SteelSeries Engine software or the OLED screen. The Engine software is one of the better gaming peripheral programs on the market, making it easy to reprogram keys, create macros, adjust the backlighting, and so forth. You can also create individual profiles for specific games or programs, and sync the Apex 7's lighting with the rest of your RGB SteelSeries gear. Everything is pretty straightforward, and there are five on-board profiles if you want to move your Apex 7 from machine to machine.
The OLED screen can do most of the same things, except it's a lot smaller and harder to navigate. As such, I'm not exactly sure what distinct benefits the screen confers. You can program macros on the fly, which is admittedly useful if you don't have a two-monitor setup — but there are also keyboard shortcuts that let you do the same thing.
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Games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and programs like Spotify can also use the OLED screen to display information, such as kill/death ratio or song title and artist. But, as I pointed out in the Apex Pro review, this information draws your eyes away from the computer screen, where that information is already readily available. The OLED screen could be situationally useful, but I feel like the Apex keyboards could have been stronger, cheaper products without one.
One area in which the Apex 7 doesn't disappoint is in-game performance. I ran the keyboard through Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, Overwatch, Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear and World of Warcraft to test its features, and was very pleased across the board. Whether I was creating control groups of Yamato soldiers or rocketing around the battlefield in D.Va's mech suit, the Apex 7 was comfortable, responsive and precise.
Since the keyboard also offers on-the-fly macro recording, it could be useful for hardened MMO players, who often need to automate complex skill rotations. There are no extra macro keys, though, so you'll probably have to part with another key for that functionality, at least temporarily.
Bottom Line
The Apex 7 doesn't aim quite as high as the Apex Pro, but it also doesn't cost as much. Overall, though, I found the two keyboards very similar. They're both well-designed, high-quality peripherals from a trusted manufacturer that nevertheless don't offer quite as much bang for your buck as other gaming keyboards in the same price range.
The Apex 7 is worth your while if you like the idea of a mini-OLED screen, or if you want to sync RGB lighting with other SteelSeries gear. Otherwise, the Corsair K70 is still the way to go.


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Have you seen or heard about the new show "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" on Netflix? For those of us fortunate to have a safe home in WNY, watching TV shows may not seem like a privilege. We often become connected with individuals in reality shows, with people of whom we've never met. Shows like…Read More


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This gallery consists of selected images from the visual documentation of creating the works of Kaiwerx Studios. The sculpture and metalsmithing of Kai Wolter. Also visit Kaiwerx Studio's Facebook page to view the more extensive visual documentation of works in process.
The direct metal techniques used to create these objects are traditional methods of hammer forming such as forging, sinking, raising and chasing. The metals are formed over stakes, anvils and sand filled leather bags. The hollow-forms are joined through soldering, welding and cold connections. A major aspect of the material transformation is the technique of fold-forming. The fold-forming process exploits the plasticity, ductility, and elasticity of sheet metal. The characteristic bisection or fold/ridge created during the process contributes to the ability of the material to move into form as well as an aesthetic element of the work. The marks of process are the direct results of the relationship between techniques and material.
My intent is to create objects through process, intuition and a direct relationship with material that evoke the mystery and sensation of life.


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Christa McAuliffe, weightless
Long before I stumbled into the jobs that I do now, long before I even knew what I wanted out of my life, I wanted to be an astronaut.
Nothing new there, of course — I'm going to hazard a guess that most makers at one point or another dreamed of exploration, pushing the frontiers of humankind out into the farthest reaches of what we could imagine. Â I had been brought up with stories from my dad (a mathematician) about where he was when Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin first landed Apollo 11 on the moon. He was fascinated by the mathematics involved, the engineering feats required to launch a rocket from Earth and hit a target 238,000 miles away with no room for error. I remember him gesturing wildly at the dinner table as he recounted his story, working in a gas station when the news came through, and cheers went up out on the street.
Twenty-five years ago today, my teachers gathered myself and my classmates in a room at Park Avenue Elementary School and wheeled in a decrepit TV with an old coat hanger as an antenna (back when you could get television for "free"). This was an extremely rare occurrence, so we were already excited beyond belief ("TV during the day! Â HOORAY!!"). The teachers fussed and tuned, and finally, grainily, the image of the shuttle on the pad appeared. It was like a small current of electricity was running through the room. We squirmed in our seats, the teachers beamed, and we listened to the countdown. Before we knew it, the shuttle was off.
In retrospect, I now understand why my teachers in elementary school were so excited about the Challenger launch — Payload Specialist 2, Christa McAuliffe, a social studies teacher from New Hampshire. She was to be "the first teacher in space," but more than that, she seemed to resonate with all of us — no matter what your position in life. She showed it was possible to be a part of something truly epic, that the stars were within the reach of all of us.
But something was wrong. We didn't understand exactly what, but I can remember the look on a teacher's face as she uncrossed her arms and leaned closer to the TV from where she was standing, her jaw set. I remember somebody gasping or making an exclamation of some sort, and then a teacher rushing forward and quickly turned off the set. Silence fell. And then I started to cry without knowing exactly why. And I wasn't alone.
These memories lay dormant in my mind, divorced (or so I thought) from the emotion of the child that I was. But I happened to be in a hotel room on Feb. 1, 2003, getting ready for a conference about … I can't even remember at this point. The TV was on, and I was watching the news absently when it was reported that the Columbia broke apart over Texas, killing all seven astronauts. It all came rushing back, and I sat down on the bed and wept. Even now I get choked up writing this.
Like the Kennedy assassination of a generation before, the people of my age all seem to remember where they were when the Challenger exploded. I can still see it clearly in my mind's eye, watching it on the screen, the curiosity of seeing the two white tails of debris, like a fork of lightning in a clear sky. I don't really remember the rest of that day, but when I got home from school and my dad got home from work, he gave me a big hug. Â Maybe he knew I needed it, or maybe he needed it himself. Â I'll never forget that day.
I'll leave you with a quote I have up on my desk of one of the heroes of the space program, Gene Kranz, the NASA Flight Director. It was a speech he made to his team after the Apollo 1 caught fire. I come back to this time and again whenever I need a little inspiration, and a reminder that the way to greatness is paved with mistakes:
Spaceflight will never tolerate carelessness, incapacity, and neglect. Somewhere, somehow, we screwed up. It could have been in design, build, or test. Whatever it was, we should have caught it. We were too gung ho about the schedule and we locked out all of the problems we saw each day in our work. Every element of the program was in trouble and so were we. The simulators were not working, Mission Control was behind in virtually every area, and the flight and test procedures changed daily. Nothing we did had any shelf life. Not one of us stood up and said, 'Dammit, stop!' I don't know what Thompson's committee will find as the cause, but I know what I find. We are the cause! We were not ready! We did not do our job. We were rolling the dice, hoping that things would come together by launch day, when in our hearts we knew it would take a miracle. We were pushing the schedule and betting that the Cape would slip before we did.
From this day forward, Flight Control will be known by two words: 'Tough' and 'Competent.' Tough means we are forever accountable for what we do or what we fail to do. We will never again compromise our responsibilities. Every time we walk into Mission Control we will know what we stand for. Competent means we will never take anything for granted. We will never be found short in our knowledge and in our skills. Mission Control will be perfect. When you leave this meeting today you will go to your office and the first thing you will do there is to write 'Tough and Competent' on your blackboards. It will never be erased. Each day when you enter the room these words will remind you of the price paid by Grissom, White, and Chaffee. These words are the price of admission to the ranks of Mission Control.
So to the men and women willing to put it all on the line to reach the stars, we salute you. You make our dreams manifest, and embody what is best in the complex interplay of the human spirit — the desire to create, to explore, and to inspire, even in the face of death.
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Thanks, Stefan.
I share a similar memory of the Challenger accident. Thanks for putting it into words so eloquently.
We cannot honor these brave souls by turning our backs upon the risks, instead we must meet them and develop our courage as they did theirs.
We cannot stay home in the hopes of saving lives, as the day we do, we have sacrificed our souls. Death comes to us all, how we live in the meantime is all that matters.
I will take flight, as high and as often as I can afford to do so, and with those flights come the risk of an abrupt end.
Should I meet that end, I should hope two things: that I didn't cause my demise (or worse, the demise of others) by doing something really dumb, and that I do not hinder others in their quest for flight. As long as that is true, I will rest in peace without regret, having done what I love.
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No, round cookies are still not my favorites. They are round, because this is the other design I created for Food Network Magazine. And to be honest, they are a little closer to my heart, than the Cardinal design, probably because I am not confident with the painting. Which design you like better?
I created a few gingerbread Christmas ornaments with both designs and they are available in my Etsy shop.
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Bradley Attorneys Named 2019 North Carolina Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
Bradley is pleased to announce that 12 attorneys in the firm's Charlotte office have been named North Carolina Super Lawyers or Rising Stars for 2019. Among them, partners Christopher C. Lam and Robert R. Marcus also were selected to the Top 25: 2019 Charlotte and Top 100: 2019 North Carolina Super Lawyers lists.
"We are very proud of our attorneys who have been named North Carolina Super Lawyers or Rising Stars for establishing themselves as leaders in diverse areas of the law and for helping our clients achieve their business goals," said Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters.
Following are the Bradley attorneys (and their primary recognized practice areas) who have been named North Carolina Super Lawyers for 2019:
- Corby Cochran Anderson, partner (Intellectual Property Litigation)
- Robert A. Cox Jr., partner (Bankruptcy: Business)
- Michael C. Griffin, partner (Business Litigation)
- Bailey King Jr., partner (Business Litigation)
- Christopher C. Lam, partner (Business Litigation)
- Robert R. Marcus, partner (Business Litigation)
Following are the firm's attorneys (and their recognized practice areas) who have been named North Carolina Rising Stars for 2019:
- Monica Wilson Dozier, partner (Construction Litigation)
- Timothy P. Lendino, associate (Business Litigation)
- Matthew K. Lilly, associate (Construction Litigation)
- Jonathan E. Schulz, associate (Business Litigation)
- Avery Simmons, partner (Business Litigation)
- Bridget V. Warren, associate (Intellectual Property)
Only the top 5 percent of lawyers in North Carolina are named Super Lawyers. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state are selected as Rising Stars, who must be 40 years old or younger or have been in practice for 10 or fewer years. Published by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers determines its rankings through independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. The North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists are published in North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine and in Charlotte magazine, as well as distributed to attorneys and ABA-accredited law school libraries.


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We consider the role that workplace attributes play in accounting for the divergence in the careers of women and men, with the onset of parenthood. We exploit a matched employer-employee data set from Sweden that provides a rich set of workplace and worker attributes. We index workplaces by their "family friendliness" and analyze the effect of workplace family friendliness on the career gap between mothers and fathers. We find that women disproportionately sort into family friendly workplaces after first birth and that the wage penalty to motherhood is diminished by being assigned to a more family friendly workplace or job. We also find that working in a more family friendly worplace or job diminishes the parenthood penalty to labor earnings and makes it easier for mothers to work more hours. At the same time, the smaller wage and income penalties to parents from working in family friendly workplaces and jobs come at the expense of their occupational progression, especially among mothers, impeding their ability to climb career ladders. Finally, we find that family friendly jobs are more easily substitutable for one another. This latter finding suggests that family friendly workplaces are able to accommodate the family responsibilities of their workers while still managing to keep their costs low. Our findings also suggest that paid parental leave with job protection – which are features of the Swedish context – may not be sufficient to achieve the balancing of career and family responsibilities, but that the way jobs and workplaces are structured can play a crucial role in facilitating this balance.


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Mercedes report from the Italian Grand Prix, Round 14 of the 2018 Formula 1 World Championship, at Monza.
- Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport claim a double podium in Monza
- Valtteri came home in second, just 0.835s behind race winner Charles Leclerc
- Lewis finished the race in third, collecting the extra championship point for fastest lap
- Today's result marks the eighth podium for Lewis at the Italian Grand Prix, equalling Michael Schumacher for most podiums at the race
- Lewis (284 points) leads the Drivers' Championship by 63 points from Valtteri (221 points)
- Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport (505 points) lead Ferrari (351 points) by 154 points in the Constructors' Championship
Valtteri Bottas: "I was trying everything to get close enough to Charles to make a move on him in the final laps, but the Ferraris were very quick on the straights this weekend, so it was difficult to get close enough. I was pushing as hard as I could, but every time I got really close, I started to lock-ups the fronts.
"While it's disappointing that we didn't win, our performance today was actually quite promising. We came to Monza expecting this to be one of the most difficult races of the season for us, but we could really challenge the Ferraris, so that's good to see.
"It was a good race overall from that perspective and I think we can leave Italy with a positive feeling. On paper, the upcoming races should play a little more towards our strengths and I'm looking forward to a good fight with Ferrari and Red Bull over the next weeks.
Lewis Hamilton: "Congratulations to Charles today, he did a great job, especially considering the pressure Valtteri and I were putting on him. The Ferrari was very quick in a straight line, so it was difficult to stay close to them. I think it just wasn't our day today, it's always disappointing to follow another car so closely but not be able to take the lead.
"But in the end, we're leaving Italy with more points in the Constructors' Championship and ultimately that is what matters. I'm not looking to the next race thinking it will be easy for us; instead we're going to go to the factory next week and go through the same process, looking for ways to improve our car, improve our processes over a race weekend, and I hope that I can do a better job in Singapore. I personally cherish this battle between Ferrari, Red Bull and us, so I want it to continue.
Toto Wolff: "First of all, congratulations to Charles, he drove a strong race and overall Ferrari had the strongest package this weekend. We threw everything at them today and as I said before the race, if you gave me second and third in Monza, I would have taken it. Of course, we wanted to win but you can see how happy the Tifosi are about the first Ferrari victory here in a while.
"Spa and Monza turned out to be as difficult for us as we expected, but we still achieved solid results and come away with a good batch of points heading into the flyaways, extending our lead in both championships. Singapore is up next, and we should be strong there, but so should Red Bull. We are looking forward to showing what we can do in the upcoming races.
Andrew Shovlin: "It's frustrating that we managed to spend almost the entire race with a car right behind Charles today and failed to find a way to get through but that is sometimes the way it goes. We had to try and undercut with Lewis when a gap appeared behind the Renaults but with the low degradation here, it's not as powerful as at some other tracks.
"Lewis made a good move into Turn four, but Charles defended aggressively and realistically, that was Lewis's best chance to win. Lewis pushed the tyres hard for most of that stint, so it wasn't a surprise when they started to drop off at the end. We were able to send Valtteri long to build an offset in tyre life, but it wasn't enough to give us the speed to pass and after that we didn't have anything else to try.
"We know where we need to work; our qualifying pace has dropped from where we were at the start of the season and we need more speed in a straight line. We've known that for some time now but having weekends like the two we have just had will motivate everyone in Brackley and Brixworth to get on top of these weaknesses. It's Singapore next which is a very different challenge to this place, and it is also a tricky circuit to get right but we are hungry to get back to winning so will be working hard this week to make sure we can arrive in the best possible shape.


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Agile Method is a project management specific approach which is used in the software development; it helps the team in displaying the continuous feedback to the uncertainties in the software construction. Agile method uses iterative and incremental work sequences termed as sprints; however, sprint is completed with the expiration of time period. Although strife arises among team members regarding the particular project phase, yet work on remaining phases would remain in progress within its specified time period.
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Sometimes it's worth getting up at dawn. Looking at the clock I see it was something around 5:55 AM. I am not an early bird, so once I finished shooting I simply went back to sleep
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Robert C. Sprague, Quincy, MA in 1926, and served as president from 1926-1953 and chief executive from 1953-1971. He invented the tone control for radio and the paper capacitor that launched his business.
Sprague was appointed by President Eisenhower to serve as Undersecretary to the Air Force in 1953. He first accepted, then declined the position, due to financial difficulties.
Sprague Electric was an electronic component maker and was best known for making a large line of capacitors used in a wide variety of electrical and electronic in commercial, industrial and military/space applications. Other products include resistive components, magnetic components, filter assemblies, semiconductors and integrated circuits. Sprague had two brothers, Frank Desmond, and Julian Sprague, who assisted in company operations. Sprague capacitor products were bought and absorbed by Vishay in early 1993.
NPS is a customer loyalty metric that measures customers' willingness to not only return for another purchase or service but also make a recommendation to their family, friends or colleagues.
It is a powerful and effective technique, which can greatly increase a company's revenue if used properly.
The main advantages of NPS are close correlation with a company's growth and easy collection, interpretation and communication of the data.
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Net Promoter Score is a number from -100 from 100.
Scores higher than 0 are typically considered to be good and scores above 50 are considered to be excellent.
The industry average for Wholesalers: Diversified is 0.
The final Net Promoter Score of a company strongly depends on a context in which the satisfaction is measured.
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No woman wants to look back and wonder what on earth she was thinking, but how do you pick a gown that will stand the test of time?
Out came a foot. It was a pointed court, in white, of course. So far, so elegant. Then came the skirt: gentle folds of double-bonded silk cady, lined by flowing triple-silk organza, also in brilliant white. We held our breath as the rest of Miss Markle emerged from the car: the demure sleeves, the face-framing bateau neckline, the dazzling diamond bandeau tiara, the extravagant, embroidered veil – it was too much for our fragile hearts to handle.
The royal bride's gown, by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy, was an instant classic. Refreshingly pure, it threw radiant Meghan herself into focus and now her endearingly happy smile is what will endure. Job done.
Without Keller to help us, the worry for those of us in the midst of gown shopping is that the dress we're hopelessly besotted with today will somehow transform itself into the most cringe-worthy monstrosity of tulle and lace by the time we whip out the wedding album to show our future children. Short of having a crystal ball, is it inevitable that our gowns will age as we do? (See: Diana's creased '80s puffball.) Or can we beat the clock?
Before you march into the nearest boutique and swipe every vaguely classical-looking gown off the rail and into the changing room, you need to educate yourself. "Take time to do research," urges Glasgow and London-based designer Joyce Young. "Try to get a feel for how you ideally wish to look and the stores that will help you achieve this."
Because wedding gowns aren't exactly typical office attire, we need a springboard for our shopping journey – we need a history lesson. You want eternal bridal style? First, get acquainted with the icons. These women will become your reference points.
"One celebrity bride that will always be remembered is Grace Kelly," says Pan Pan Bridal's Huda Abdulgader. "The lace dress she wore to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956 has been mimicked endlessly, even partly by the Duchess of Cambridge. The sales of lace jackets rocketed after her wedding as a result.
"Another idol is Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face," she adds. "The high boat neckline of her dress has become a popular feature and feels as fresh now as it did when she wore it in the 1957 film." Interestingly, this was also a Givenchy creation.
"Princess Margaret's gown has certainly aged well – she looked absolutely sensational at her wedding to Lord Snowdon in 1960," muses British designer Caroline Castigliano. "And Carolyn Bessette Kennedy (who married JFK's son in 1996) had an entirely different vibe in her bias-cut dress, but one that has definitely stood the test of time." That Meghan had previously cited Carolyn's gown as a source of inspiration is no surprise.
Given the wide variety of styles these famous brides opted for, it's clear there's no magic formula, but there are recurring dateless elements you can tap into. Fabrics, for instance.
"Silk transcends time and has a captivating lustre," argues Joyce. "It comes in many guises, from mikado, which is quite structured, to georgette and floaty chiffon."
Caroline has a theory: "Fabrics that are eternal are the classics – satin-faced silk organza falls into graceful pleats and has a lovely sheen, while duchess satin lends itself to more architectural designs."
Sarah Louise Bridal's Lorraine MacLennan concurs: "I love duchess satin. It maintains its shape and creates romantically full skirts, with a subtle shine."
Length is also important. "This is the one chance to live out the dream of a sweeping train," points out Caroline.
And that dream will never die, according to Joyce: "I would recommend a full-length gown, just skimming the floor. Shoes can date quickly and I believe it is better to be reserved and not distract from the overall look by showing legs and feet."
Speaking of modesty, this is another prerequisite of ageless bridal style – and it's a challenge, given our penchant for sheer, sexier pieces this year. "The shapes that endure are those that flatter the body without showing too much bare flesh or hugging curves too closely," warns Joyce. "A wedding dress should be demure and feminine, in my opinion." Somewhere, your nervous gran is breathing a sign of relief.
If this is veering into spoil-sport territory, brace yourself: there are more current trends on the chopping block. "I don't imagine illusion lace will survive," reckons Caroline. "And plunging necklines won't be around for long either."
Cover-ups are on Joyce's hit list. "I would avoid add-ons," she says. "Very often, that is exactly what they look like! Capes, as well, tend to take away from the silhouette of the dress and can look frumpy." Controversial!
Our courageous colour choices might suffer, too, as time races on. "Stick to ivory," advises Huda. "If you do introduce colour, it needs to be a muted hue, like champagne, blush or pearl."
And beware of accessories. These can kill a gown's enduring appeal just as easily as they can elevate it. "Make sure they don't over-power you," cautions Caroline. "An enormous headpiece on a petite head is not flattering, and if your dress has a beaded neckline, don't wear a necklace – they will clash."
"One accessory that remains eternally impressive is the veil," notes Huda. "Whether long or short, it finishes off the dress. Our favourite is a single-tier, soft, cathedral-length veil. Brides-to-be gasp when we put it on at a consultation."
There is a positive outcome to all this trend and accessory bashing – it removes the pressure to conform. "I think brides should pick a look that suits their body, one that they feel comfortable in," says Lorraine. "It's not about wearing what people expect or what's in fashion at the time. There's a dress out there for everyone." Hear hear.
The surefire way to safeguard your gown from the passing years? Be yourself. Be real. By all accounts, the directional YolanCris dress I donned for my big day, with its layers of illusion lace, will date quicker than you can say 'Katie Price in a pink carriage', but I view it as a perfectly formed time capsule. I was never going to play it safe, and if that meant I might one day wince at the sight of it, that's a risk I was willing to take. As Caroline puts it: "If you're somebody who likes making theatrical, outlandish statements and that is what makes you happy, then go right ahead!"
"Fashion by its very nature will date," observes Joyce. "That's what keeps the industry going – it has to keep changing or we'd never buy new clothes."
Suzanne Neville, whose catalogue of sharply cut, impeccably tailored gowns are arguably some of the most classic on the market, has a more laidback, philosophical approach. "Every woman is different and it's vital that she stays true to her own personal style," she believes. "There are only a limited number of silhouettes, so they'll all come back around eventually.
"A bride should settle on the gown that she adores most," she concludes. "She needs to feel more special than she has ever felt before, whether that's by being cautious or going all-out."
Thanks to Meghan, you can expect a flurry of copycat, minimal numbers making their aisle debut soon enough. But my hope is that brides will take something else entirely away from the new Duchess of Sussex: to prioritise natural, unembellished, imperfect you, the woman wearing the gown. You are enough. You are what's timeless.
And if you're still in doubt? Wear a veil.


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In pursuit of its social responsibility and support of national efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus, Jordan Commercial Bank has announced it has donated JD 400,000 to the Himmat Watan Fund recently founded by the Jordanian government.
Jordan Commercial Bank Chairman Michael Sayegh praised the government's efforts in fighting the virus and minimizing its effect on the kingdom. He also emphasized the importance of private sector-government collaboration in facing these extraordinary circumstances, as well as the importance of solidarity and responsible citizenship in preserving citizens' health and safety and defending the country and its resources.
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SunDoctors are delighted to announce that our clinic in Orange NSW has been nominated as a finalist for the 2015 Banjo Business Awards in the Professional Health and Wellbeing category.
These awards are a celebration of local businesses in the city of Orange and demonstrate the qualities that contribute to the community's ongoing growth and vitality.
The Orange Business Chamber website states that these awards "recognise the important contribution local business makes to the fabric, well-being and growth of our city. The Awards provide the ideal platform to publicly recognise and reward excellence in business."
SunDoctors wishes to thank all our patients who voted for the clinic, and we will continue our efforts to provide valuable, expert skin cancer diagnosis and treatment services to members of the Orange community.
We are looking forward to the announcement of the award winners at the Banjo Business Awards Gala Presentation, which will be held at the Orange Ex-Services' Club on 12th February 2016.
Whether or not SunDoctors Skin Cancer Clinic wins the award, simply to be nominated is an honour, as it is a recognition of our clinic's achievements. The excellent service and standards to which we aspire, not only in our Orange clinic but also in all of our SunDoctors' clinics across the country are key to our success. Our commitment to the ongoing treatment and prevention of skin cancer, education about the disease and the building of strong and enduring patient relationships remain our core values. You can view our patient resources, clinic locations and other information about SunDoctors' at our website, which can be found at https://sundoctors.com.au.


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Paris Talks is just around the corner in 2023 to get us all thinking about building a brighter future. That means it's a good time to learn about some of the great local organizations dedicated to the same mission. Here are some of the great local businesses and organizations (and even citizen-driven movements) helping to create a greater future, for the environment, for society, and for us as individuals.
Mr. Mondialisation (Mr. Globalization)
Mr Mondialisation is a 100% independent think tank and media. He is also a symbolic and intellectual figure with an eco-humanistic and decreasing orientation. Represented by a Bauta, its objective is to fuel the debate on the major issues of our time.
Mr. Mondialisation wants to be an adogmatic entity, particular and hermetic to the theories that are not motivated by reason. Together with his team, he leads a critical informative watch on the dogmas of consumer society and the myth of "infinite" growth.
An open and hybrid school, the IFs offer these benevolent and caring volunteers creative weapons to help build this new world.
In this singular period of metamorphosis, we have the unique opportunity to imagine tomorrow by the standard of what could be the best. The Institute of Desirable Futures (IFs) addresses all those who want to seize this opportunity to invent a more desirable world.
Created by the City of Paris, the Sustainable Paris Actors initiative aims to identify, disseminate and multiply the best environmental practices implemented in Paris. The objectives: improving the ecological footprint of the territory and the quality of life in Paris.
For whom? Individuals, businesses, associations, schools, artists, etc. Everyone can get involved! Are you already committed to sustainable initiatives or do you want to get involved? Make yourself known: share your experience to make others want to get involved: create a profile on www.acteursduparisdurable.fr and join or contact other members of the network. To read on the website: practical factsheets for taking action, an agenda full of activities and meetings, news, interviews, and Parisians who make the lines move. We are waiting for you!
Roofs Alternatives is a site for all those who want to live differently. It includes practical tips, testimonials, videos, and podcasts on subjects like tiny homes, Earthships, cohousing, camping cars, and installing solar panels.
Le Mouves federates and represents social entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs who have a vision, take risks, develop and innovate, and manage teams. Entrepreneurs are motivated above all by the general interest, for whom profit is a means and not an end in itself. Entrepreneurs who share equitably the wealth they create.
Dispersed, compartmentalized, and isolated, social entrepreneurs are not yet able to mobilize public opinion, influence decision-makers, and make their practices and solutions visible. Together, they can be stronger and more audible. They can act to change the situation. This is why Le Mouves was created, in line with the White Paper to develop social entrepreneurship (Avise, 2009).
Why develop a local currency in Paris? A lever to regain control of our economy. A tool for transition to a more sustainable economy. A way to rebalance our territories and preserve our local identity. A vector of social bonding and equity in our economy.
In August 2014, we proposed this crazy project to our mayor and it was the beginning of a great adventure. This day was designed to share public space differently. Pedestrians and scooters can venture upwind without fear of being run over, and motorists are encouraged to change their practices for a more breathable day.
Rediscover our less stressful city, without the ceaseless noise of engines, a city in which we can meet and communicate better. Imagine the city of tomorrow, a city with positive energy where the inhabitants can reclaim urban space, during a CO2-free party. A city that wants to move resolutely turned towards a healthier and more humane future.
Incroyables Comestibles Paris aims to reference/concentrate the main information of the citizen and Parisian legalization of the movement of Unbelievable Comestibles. You will find cheerfully searching on this site various information, and projects aimed at allowing the abundance of sharing.
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Getting together with real people in real life makes powerful things happen. Side hustles become careers, ideas become movements, and chance encounters become lifelong connections. Meetup brings people together to create thriving communities. How it works: Choose what you're into. Meet up with people that share your passion. Do more of what makes you tick.
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Couchsurfing is a global community of 14 million people in more than 200,000 cities who share their life, their world, and their journey. Couchsurfing connects travelers with a global network of people willing to share in profound and meaningful ways, making travel a truly social experience.
We envision a world made better by travel and travel made richer by connection. Couchsurfers share their lives with the people they encounter, fostering cultural exchange and mutual respect. With Couchsurfing, you can stay with locals in every country on earth. Travel like a local, stay in someone's home, and experience the world in a way money can't buy.
Have other suggestions of forward-looking organizations to add to this list? We just may add them to the list.
A full day of future-oriented learning, networking, and entertainment awaits at the Paris Talks ideas festival. Get your tickets now and we'll see you there to envision and build a brighter future together!


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East meets West: Chinese movie star Bai Ling and former Backstreet Boy Nick Carter are dating, and some say considering marriage. A friend close to the couple told Star Magazine that the odd duo isn't just having fun: "They're serious." In fact, Ling, 35, is heading to Europe soon to join the 25-year-old Carter on tour. The friend of the couple denied the marriage rumors, saying, "They're not even close to talking about marriage, but he's really into her." Apparently, because Carter, normally a party boy, has chosen to follow Ling's healthier lifestyle: "Because of Bai, he's a huge health nut now, drinking soy milk," the source said. Star Magazine asked Ling herself about the marriage rumors, who responded, "I am very fond of Nick, and we are dating, but that's it." Let's hope so, because their kids would be hideous.
The Material Girl's had a hard time lately dealing with Sharon Osbourne, the wife of rocker Ozzy, who's been shooting zinger after zinger at her, so she's chosen to retaliate on innocent bystander and fellow singer Gwen Stefani, of whom Madonna claims, "She ripped me off." According to Star Magazine, Madonna, 47, recently said of Stefani, "We work with a lot of the same people. She married a Brit [former Bush front man Gavin Rossdale], she's got long hair, and she likes fashion." I guess the hundreds of thousands of other people who like fashion and have long hair are ripping off of Madonna, too. As for Stefani, she chose to take the high road when she responded, "Show me one girl my age who has not been influenced by her."
Star of the OC Mischa Barton thinks that when it comes to her and Marissa Cooper, the character she portrays on the hit show, art doesn't imitate life. Or it is life imitates art? Anyway, the actress and former model told Harpers and Queen magazine that the rich girl she plays is a drama queen: "She's the wildcard of the show. Marissa epitomizes all that is wrong with youth these days. She is purposely overwritten and sensationalized." Aw, lighten up, Mischa. You're starting to sound like you're middle aged, you wippersnapper.
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"She and I fell in love like a couple of school kids. I'm glad to know that happens, that that exists."
-Kenny Chesney on his whirlwind marriage, and divorce, to Renee Zellweger.


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Tromsø "The capital of world polar research"
Minister Erik Solheim stressed that Tromsø will be made "the world's capital on polar affairs."
The statement was made in an election campaign meeting, reports Barentsobserver.com. The minister promised another 150 new job positions related to polar research in the Arctic capital.
Tromsø from before has one of the world's leading environments on Arctic research. In year 1999, a total of nine institutions joint forces with the establishment of the Polar Environmental Centre. Among the organizations represented in the town is the Norwegian Polar Institute.
Now also the Institute of Marine Research, Cicero (Center for International Climate and Environmental Research – Oslo) and the National Veterinary Institute intend to move into the premises of the Polar Environmental Centre, a press release reads.
Solheim represents the Socialist Left Party. Elections in Norway are due September 14 this year.
Source: Barentsobserver.com


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January 2011
Comp-lementary metal oxide semiconductors, Charge coupled devices
We present an analysis of dark current from a complementary metal?oxide?semiconductor (CMOS) active pixels sensor with global shutter. The presence of two sources of dark current, one within the collection area of the pixel and another within the sense node, present complications to correction of the dark current. The two sources are shown to generate unique and characteristic dark current behavior with respect to varying exposure time, temperature, and/or frame rate. In particular, a pixel with storage time in the sense node will show a dark current dependence on frame rate and the appearance of being a ?stuck pixel? with values independent of exposure time. On the other hand, a pixel with an impurity located within the collection area will show no frame rate dependence, but rather a linear dependence on exposure time. A method of computing dark frames based on past dark current behavior of the sensor is presented and shown to intrinsically compensate for the two different and unique sources. In addition, dark frames requiring subtraction of negative values, arising from the option to modify the bias offset, are shown to be appropriate and possible using the computational method.
Copyright 2011 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic electronic or print reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited. http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/1.3533328
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Justin C. Dunlap, William C. Porter, Erik Bodegom and Ralf Widenhorn "Dark current in an active pixel complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor sensor", J. Electron. Imaging. 20(1), 013005 (2011).


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Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! I am pleased to announce the third Cartographer's Call: Yuri's Revenge Mapping Competition! Hosted over on Project Perfect Mod. Cranium has kindly offered to put up an excellent prize for this CCC which is a copy of C&C Ultimate Collection. It has all 17 C&C games up to C&C4 and serial key has not been used! It even comes with an authenticated and autographed C&C game art picture in a frame.
Check out previous CCC Events:
Those of you whom are familiar with the rules of Cartographer's Call will need to read through the rules again as things are different this year, the rules are not as strict and the rating format has changed!
- 1) Contestants may submit more than one map
- 2) Maps must be larger than 60x60
- 3) Maps must be all new, for example, an edit of Isle of War will not be accepted
- 4) All map theaters (Including Lunar) are allowed
- 5) Maps are to be submitted in .YRM Format
- 6) Terrain expansions of any kind are NOT allowed.
- 7) Entries must be submitted to Aro (Me) by the 14th of April 2013 (00:00GMT)
Judging will be done by Aro (Me) and one other judge, currently pending.
50/50 Will be the highest possible score per judge, Your maps will be judged on the following criteria:
- Detail work and LAT placement. (Max: 10 Points)
- Map layout (Max: 10 Points)
- Map Lighting (Max: 10 Points)
- Gameplay (Max: 10 Points)
- Triggers and Effects (Max: 10 Points)
Along with a custom rank of your choice which will be supplied by Project Perfect Mod's admin, Banshee, as already mentioned above there will be a copy of C&C Ultimate Collection up for grabs for the FIRST PLACE WINNER! The C&C Ultimate Collection has all 17 C&C games up to C&C4 and serial key has not been used! It even comes with an authenticated and autographed C&C game art picture in a frame.
As with all the other Cartographer's Call Competitions, the maps you submit will be judged only by the two set designated judges, they will not undergo public voting. Your maps will be released by myself in the Red Alert 2 Finished Maps forum along with your ratings and scores.
For more details, rules, judging and all other necessary information, head over to the official thread.
I will only be accepting submissions via PRIVATE MESSAGE! No emails!
Good luck everybody, may the best mapper win!


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How to approach a girl you love? It can be quiet challenging because there are a lot of ways that you can use to approach a girl. You need the courage to talk to a girl that you love, and for this, you need to know about some fantastic methods which I am going to tell you in this article.
It seems quite difficult to approach a girl that you love. You have some deep feelings for her. And because of those feelings, you fear to contact her. And you do not want to take the risk of being rejected by her.
Before you worry about what to say when you approach that girl, you need to find the right time. Remember, timing is the most important part. If your time is appropriate, then you can easily get the girl. Follow these rules, and you will find the girl you love.
How to approach a girl you love? Here are 10 amazing ideas that you can use to get that pretty girl.
1- Try Some Science
If you want to approach a girl, be like a scientist and do experiments. Try new ways to approach that girl. Also, remember each girl is not the same because if you want to approach a girl, you have to use different methods.
Don't try to do silly things that will make you look creepy. Instead, try to be realistic as much as you can. Be mature and tell her about your work and personality.
If the girl you are trying to approach is cute and gorgeous, then there is a possibility that a lot of guys are trying hard to approach her to make her their girlfriend. So, do not be one of them. Be the only one that she'll like. Because girls always love those guys who are different from others.
Read more: 10 Proven Tricks To Make A Girl Chase You
2- Be a question master
How are you? What do you do for a living? How many siblings you have? Ask these types of questions because girls love to be with that guy who takes an interest in them by asking these types of questions. Remember a conversation is give and take.
Want to know what is conversation? You ask some questions and she shares answers with you. Then you share your experience in relation and from one to another question, she starts to share her feelings with you; this is called conversation. Girls love those guys who listen to their feeling.
Don't forget to play truth and dare. This is one of the best ways to make your conversation more interesting.
Read more: 5 Ways To Tell if A Girl Likes You
3- Don't be a lame all the time
What is the first thing you look in the girl? That is attractiveness, but just the girl is pretty, that doesn't mean she is fun and can entertain you.
That same rule applies on a guy it doesn't mean how handsome you're if you are not fun to be around then no one will want to spend time with you. A girl likes those guys who are interesting and more fun to be around.
And also know how to change the mood of a girl. Therefore, one of our best methods of approaching the girl you love is to be funny and know how to party. You can also spread those positive vibes too.
Read more: 4 Things Women Desperately Want From Men
4- Try some basic things
Eye contact is one of the easiest ways to approach a girl because through eye contact she knows that you are interested in her, but you have to make sure that you are showing your interest in that girl through your eye contact.
Make sure to show her your feelings through eye contact. It will make her wonder why you are looking at her that way. She will notice that you are showing some interest in her.
Through that, she will notice you, and she will feel more likely to talk with you or start a conversation with you. And this is the easiest method to start a conversation.
Read more: 4 Things Every Man Wants in a Woman
5- The goddess of victory
Have you heard about the Greek goddess Nike? She made her slogan that was: "don't think just do." It means that don't think about the things that might get wrong just do it.
Enter the room and talk to that girl you like. This will boost your confidence, and you don't dive yourself to think about how things could go wrong, and you will figure pretty quickly that there is nothing to be worried about in the first place.
How to approach a girl you love? I think The goddess of victory is the best method to approach a girl.
6- Count down from 4
The best way to approach a cute girl is to count down from 4, 3, 2, 1 and approach. Convince yourself that there is no other option and the truth is that there is no other option.
Just count down from 3 and approach that girl you love. This method will help you to think less. Not just it will also help you to approach the girl and will make your work easier.
You Still have the same question how to approach a girl you love? Believe me; this method is best for you.
7- Take Risks
This is one of the riskiest methods for some guys out there. But no risk no reward. Here how to tread the friend zone without been fake creepy or too nice.
Show her that you don't want anything from her; you just want to be a friend, and this method will do the trick. She will like your friendly behaviour. Also, she will feel more comfortable with you.
Read more: 5 Signs of A Trustworthy Woman
8- The female co-pilot
Sure it is easy for those who like to go to the bar alone and strike up a conversation with anyone. All guys are not the same, and it is important to have a wingman with you. But it is much better than your wingman is a girl. Because who knows the most about girls? Other girls.
9- Judge the cover
Alright now is the time to pull the trigger known what you are against off? Ask yourself that this is the girl you want to talk with. Observe her but don't get creepy about it and you'll learn a lot about her by saying a single word.
Read more: 5 Signs Someone Loves You More Than You Think
10- Own your expectation
By managing your expectation, you neutralise the effects of rejection and allow yourself to think clearly about how to approach that girl.
If you are expecting from her, let her expect from you too. You can also tell her your feelings and make her feel better.
Final words
How to approach a girl you love? I am sure you will love these methods and will try to follow them to make your life better. Comment below your opinion on how to approach a girl? So we can share some cool ideas with other people.
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09 Jul Phantom Rancher
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Ken Mitchell arrives to take possession of a ranch left to him by his Uncle Jim. He meets and falls in love with Ann Markham, whose father has been killed by gunmen of rancher Collins, who schemes to gain possession of all the surrounding ranches by foreclosing on their mortgages. Ken is distrusted as his Uncle was unpopular with the local ranchers. Knowing who killed Markham, Ken disguises himself as a masked rider and interrupts Collins' plots continually. As himself, he pretends to go along with the Collins plot to drive a herd of cattle over certain lands, ruining the pastures and, as the masked rider, he visits the ranchers to give them the money needed to pay of their mortgages.


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Why Do Salespeople Fail? — Part One
Selling is not the easiest job in the world. With quarterly and yearly targets on one side and unresponsive customers on the other, the phrase, 'between a rock and a hard place' could very well accurately describe a salesperson's position. Apart from a great work ethic, salespeople need to possess a wide variety of skills and qualities to succeed.
In this post, we'll look at the other side of the coin, why do sales people fail?
Lack of homework and organization: Ever received a sales pitch in an email where the email has three different font sizes? Ever had a salesperson mistake your company for another? Did the salesperson not know enough about your needs or suggest a product or service that you don't need?
All these are cases in point. Salespeople have a customer-facing role. They are ambassadors of the company who directly represent it when they talk to clients or prospective clients. If the prospect sees a lack of organization or homework in the salesperson, not only does the salesperson have to forget the sale but his company's reputation will also be ruined.
Lack of interest/belief in the product: This is something we see often. Some people come into sales because they couldn't find anything else and the company pays the bulk of their salary in the form of commissions with just a small retainer. The company doesn't have to pay them if they don't perform and the salesperson gets paid for the work he/she delivers. Win-win for both of them, right? Well, not quite.
Such people usually have neither an interest in the job nor belief in the product or process. They can only hurt the organization's long-term prospects. What's more, their lack of passion could become contagious too.
Living in a cocoon: A salesperson's job is just to sell. Right? Not really. That could be true in a different time but nowadays salespeople are expected to have a bit of knowledge about everything that could affect their product(s). They have to be able to effectively prospect, prepare presentations, work closely with the product marketers, understand the technical aspects as well as usability and use cases, convey the benefits of the product succinctly and accurately, and gather feedback from the customer to pass it along to the design and engineering teams.
A salesperson that can't do them all is a walking recipe for failure.
In the next post of this series, we'll look at some more reasons why salespeople fail. Deploy online CRM software to keep your sales team ready and organized at all times. If you have any tips on how to get around these, please share them in the comments section.


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Memory of the World: UNESCO Asia-Pacific In Graphic Detail #2
Documentary heritage is under threat because of negligence and intentional destruction, natural disaster, chemical damage and even just outdated technology. On the occasion of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on 27 October, UNESCO Bangkok is celebrating Memory of the World with the second in a series of infographics to be released over the next few weeks.
- Tuesday, 23 October: 'Writing Peace' manual launch – Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education
- Saturday, 27 October: World Day for Audiovisual Heritage – Memory of the World
- Friday, 2 November: International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists – Safety of Journalists
- Tuesday, 6 November: 19th UNESCO Asia-Pacific Programme of Educational Innovation for Development International Conference – Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
- Saturday, 10 November: World Science Day for Peace and Development – Shared Groundwater Resources
- Friday, 16 November: UNESCO's birthday / Adoption of UNESCO World Heritage Convention – Safeguarding World Heritage
These infographics convey core concepts of UNESCO's work in areas that profoundly affect the lives of people throughout the region.
We encourage everyone to share widely and utilise these resources in their own projects and campaigns. Click here for high-resolution .pdf file.


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VERSACE's Draped Crepe Mini Dress as Elegance
The Draped Crêpe Mini Dress is a long sleeve, garment with a deep V-neck and collar, Elegant and timeless. You will display your physical attractiveness while wearing this delightful dress, whether at a cocktail party or a night out for dinner.
- Long sleeve
- Deep V-neckline
- Draped
- Mini length
- Outside: 97% Viscose, 3% Elastane
- Lining: 71% Acetate, 29% Silk
Protective Care:
- Do not soak
- Do not bleach
- Delicate dry clean
- Do not tumble dry
- Cool iron
- Protect accessory before washing
The Draped Crepe Mini Dress is made for the woman who loves to express her physical attractiveness wherever she goes. Its wearer commands the attention of men in every place and time. Getting complements, both verbal and nonverbal becomes the norm.
The Draped Crepe Mini Dress costs $2,000. For all the attention and glamor offered by this dress, the price is well-worth it. You will experience years of recognition and compliments while owning this magnificent dress. Colors: red and black
You can purchase this merchandise on the VERSACE website with any of the major credit cards or in participating major retail stores.
- Superior Product Quality
- Strong name brand-image
- Attractive choice of customers
- May be too expensive for the average consumer
Similar Products
Other alluring mini dresses by VERSACE include the Asymmetric Sleeve Hooded Mini Dress and the draped leather strapless mini dress.
Other Elegant Products by VERSACE:
- Jackets & coats
- Dining
- Suits
- Shirts
- T-Shirts & Polos
- Sweat shirts
- Fashion Jewelry
- Moccasins & Loafers
- Dresses
- Blouses & tops
- Bathrobes
- Hats & gloves
- Sunglasses
- Watches
- Backpacks & bags
- Lingerie
The VERSACE collection is too huge. Quality, elegance, and sophistication of every item set the brand apart from its rivals.
Final Opinion
You become a part of the VERSACE consumer family when you purchase the Draped Crepe Mini Dress or another distinguished item.
The VERSACE brand has a value of $5.5 billion. The Italian company was founded in 1978 by Gianna Versace.


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by Catherine Austen
Orca Book Publishers
300 pp.
Ages 14+
Here's a way to start out 2012: read about a future that is so terrifyingly probable that you wonder how we're ever going to stop it from happening. Catherine Austen's All Good Children may be science fiction but it certainly alludes to the direction we may be heading. How many readers have heard a teacher, librarian, parent or any adult who works with young people declare repeatedly about young troublemakers taking all of their time and efforts? If you have, then All Good Children could be our future, sadly.
Max Connors and his best friend, Dallas Richmond, would both consider themselves fifteen-year-old troublemakers and smile at that label. In their gated community of New Middleton, owned by Chemrose International, they pull a lot of pranks, don't hold back their opinions of others, live for their RIGs (Realtime Integrated Gateways) and religiously follow Freakshow, an "entertaining" reality show in which deformed adults (as a result of chemical contamination) compete against each other. The boys and their families are actually very fortunate: first, by living in a region devoid of environmental disasters such the drowning of New York City or desiccation of Phoenix; second, by living in homes in New Middleton, rather than the tents or shanties of the forests outside the gates; and, third, by attending academic schools because of their genetic status (Dallas is an ultimate, and Max a best-of-three) and not being the throwaway kids of the trade schools.
In fact, Max's little sister, Ally, a six-year-old, has been very fortunate having missed the first week of school when the family (Mom, Max and herself) attended a funeral in Atlanta. Upon their return, Ally notes that all the Grade 1 and 2 students are acting kind of slow and fuzzy, emoting very little, repeatedly using phrases about being lucky to be in school and that all their teachers deserve respect. Consequently Ally is cited as not fitting in at her academic school and transferred to a trade school. With a bit of investigating at the middle school, Max, his brilliant but quirky neighbour, Xavier, and Dallas learn of a new motivational leadership program called NEST (New Education Support Treatment) being delivered to all students, youngest first, via vaccination. Max's mother, a nurse at a geriatric facility where patients are subjected to a similar treatment, is determined not to allow her children to be vaccinated and initiates plans to evade the mandatory program.
While the plot keeps the reader on edge, anticipating exposure of Max and Dallas' deception and the family's plan for evasion, the moral dilemma of identifying children as "good" or not and consequent programs to improve their status was far more compelling to me. Skillfully, Catherine Austen ensures that Max is seen as a smart aleck kid who has moments of brilliance and compassion, helping the readers clarify their own perspectives on this new world and its way of doing things. Does Max need to be turned into a "good" child or is he already such a child, just an individual? Who is able to judge a child's "goodness": a parent/guardian, a principal, a teacher, the child? Think about the number of mothers of criminals who will claim that their children have good hearts or would never have done anything like that. Really? Should I trust their assessment or look to the evidence? Having seen enough students similar to Max in my classes, I would never classify him as a "good child" but I would surely support his right to be an individual.
Moreover, while mass vaccination of a population is not unusual (e.g., against polio and small pox), their use to ensure compliance and the lack of opportunity to decline treatment is more akin to forced psychiatric drugging than "motivational leadership". A rose by any other name? Be the child or the parent/guardian and the perspectives may be very different, whether it is called nesting or psychiatric treatment. Dallas' father certainly has a different perspective than his son and Max's mom.
As in her first book, Walking Backward (Orca, 2009), which was shortlisted for the Canadian Library Association's 2010 Book of the Year for Children Award, in which a family comes to terms with the mother's death, Catherine Austen poignantly reveals the psychological workings of a family under duress with parent and children all searching for clarity and understanding and always hope. Charmingly, hope is offered in a country called Canada.


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Unit Testing Apps and Frameworks
|Last Revision:
Version 5.0, 2018-04-26
Upgraded for Xcode 9.3.
(Full Revision History)
|Build Requirements:
Xcode 8.3, iOS SDK 10.3 or later, macOS 10.12 or later
|Runtime Requirements:
iOS 9.3 or later, mac OS 10.11 or later
Illustrates the use of unit tests and UI Tests in iOS and macOS.
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Metra introduces 2012 Mazda 5 audio dash kits. (video link inside)
Available in DIN and DDIN
SEPTEMBER 2011: HOLLY HILL, FL – Metra Electronics is pleased to announce their stereo dash kit for the 2012 Mazda 5. Owners can now upgrade their stereos, whether DIN or DDIN, and retain OEM appearance.
Select part number 99-7521B for DIN radios; select part number 95-7521B for DDIN radios. Both dash kits feature scratch resistant matte black paint to match the factory color. For DIN radios (part number 99-7521B), an oversized storage pocket is included.
View the video for the 99-7521B Stereo dash kit for 2012 and up MAZDA 5.
Two additional parts can enhance this installation. First, select part number 70-7903: the Mazda Wire Harness. This harness plugs into the car harness and the radio, as well as provides power and 4 speakers. Second, select Axxess MZTO-
01: Mazda Amplifier Interface Harness to enhance the sound of your new stereo.
Whatever the year or model of your vehicle, Metra has the audio kit to transform the sound without changing the original factory appearance.
Metra remains on the cutting edge of technology.
Metra Electronics has been the world leader and "The Installer's Choice™" for vehicle installation kits and electronic accessories for over 65 years. Headquartered in
The Axxess brand of products, by Metra, is the most comprehensive source of interface products available. Its sole reason for existence is to provide ways that audio and video upgrades can be made in today's electronically integrated vehicles. The line is compromised of everything needed to add iPods, MP3, Navigation, Video, Head Units, Amplifiers, or any other
audio source into the vehicle using either OEM or aftermarket equipment. For more information Axxess products, visit axxessinterface.com.
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Name: Sales
Phone: 800.221.0932
Web Site: metraonline.com