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Canada's "Warren Buffett" has reportedly emerged as the front-runner to acquire the country's beaten-down smartphone maker BlackBerry (BBRY).
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Watsa runs Fairfax Financial Holdings, which holds a 10% stake in BlackBerry, making it the company's largest shareholder.
While Fairfax didn't respond to a request for comment, a BlackBerry spokesperson said: "We cannot comment on speculation surrounding Prem Watsa and his efforts."
Wall Street was encouraged by the report, bidding BlackBerry's shares 3.32% higher to $11.20 on Monday. The shares have soared more than 20% since the company opened the door to a sale.
Previous reports indicated Watsa could end up buying BlackBerry after the slumping smartphone maker paved the way for a sale by announcing plans to explore strategic options last month.
Watsa stepped down from BlackBerry's board last month, citing "potential conflicts that may arise during the process." At the time, Fairfax said it had "no current intention" of dumping its 9.89% stake.
The smartphone world has been rocked by a slew of major transactions in recent weeks, including a $130 billion Verizon Wireless deal and a $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia's (NOK) mobile phone business by Microsoft (MSFT).


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I'm responding to "Wage hike won't help" and "Devastating effect." I agree that the $10 minimum wage should be. How can anybody live on $7.25 an hour? The person stated that people should get a second job like others do. Well, not everybody is 25 years old. We're 50 and older. Working two jobs? No. You're going to pay more at the grocery store, anyway, whether it goes to $10 an hour. Look at the gas prices. It's going up. I remember when it used to be $1.25 a gallon. Those days are long gone, aren't they? Yes, raise it to $10. Let people make a good living. It's time that people start getting paid what they are worth. And seniors, working two jobs? If you are 25, you can. If you're almost 60, you cannot do two jobs.
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In reference to last week's Sound Off, I didn't see that Chris Lauzen's nose was out of joint at all. He asked for help from the board, in case he is asked to be in two places at once, instead of asking each person on the board each time something comes up. Someone would have just been assigned. The board denied it, and Lauzen moved on. It seemed to me just to be a suggestion that was denied. I did not feel he was upset by that. And as far as pettiness, I think you have the wrong politician. I've known several politicians over the years, and Lauzen is by far the most honest and approachable politician I have ever met.
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Charged particles from a huge solar eruption two days ago delivered only a glancing blow to Earth Thursday.
But it still represented a warning. Solar activity is approaching the 2013 peak of its 11-year cycle, called the "solar maximum," and the developed world finds itself ever more dependent on systems vulnerable to massive solar storms.
Perhaps most important, the power grid is 10 times larger than it was in 1921, when the last solar superstorm hit, effectively making it a giant new antenna for geomagnetic current. A far stronger solar outburst could overload and wreck hundreds of critical high-voltage transformers nationwide, blacking out 130 million people for months and costing as much as $2 trillion, according to an Oak Ridge National Laboratory study.
"When we look back through history, we can see the thumbprint of these extreme events that were a lot worse in their intensity than anything seen in the modern space era," says Daniel Baker, director of the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado at Boulder, who chaired a seminal 2008 National Research Council study on solar weather's impact on the North American power grid.
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For its part, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is urging Congress to include in legislation intended to secure the grid from cyberattack parallel authority to protect it from severe solar geomagnetic storms.
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Hardening the grid against natural solar events would require about 5,000 devices that are, in layman's terms, not unlike surge protectors that block geomagnetic induced current, says John Kappenman, an author of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory study. He puts the price tag at about $1 billion.
"The good news is that there's a solution here," he says.
In his research, Kappenman dug into historical records to examine how previous monster solar storms affected society. Another geomagnetic solar storm occurred in 1921, nearly as strong as the Carrington event.
More recently, a 1989 solar storm – also a coronal mass ejection – knocked out power to millions of people in Quebec for about nine hours. Farther south, a large transformer at the Salem Nuclear Power plant in New Jersey was destroyed by the same event.
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His report suggested that rebuilding from a storm like the Carrington event could take four to 10 years today.
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I know, the title is provocative. It's intentional. I'd like to get feedback about my opinion.
My point is simple (but not so short!). PowerPivot (which, you know, I like) and self-service BI are the new buzzwords for BI in Redmond. However, there are mature and solid technologies out there (read Analysis Services) which simply don't have a correspondent client technology provided by Microsoft that takes advantage of all the SSAS capabilities. I know, I'm not talking about BI for the masses, I'm talking about a more "traditional" BI, that can be still a barrier to Microsoft technologies penetration in some companies. In fact, who has a solution based on another technology might be unlikely to migrate everything just to deliver some report to more users. Right or not, this is what happens in the real world.
Now, if only I had know that MS didn't had plan to write the "final" BI client in 2004... You know, the day MS presented WPF (it was called Avalon at that time) it was clear that the new generation BI client tool had to be written using that technology. And to me it was obvious that someone were writing that killer application. Five, six years later, nothing happened. Microsoft bought ProClarity in the worst move ever. They scared potential investor in the BI client tool and they failed in producing a client tool which was independent from the Office product line. If only I had know that... yes, I would've looked for VC to produce that killer app. Today, it would be a game over.
Instead, nothing really important happened. Yes, if you have Office 2010 you can use Excel 2010 that fixed some bugs of Excel 2007 and it has cool new features and can be published with SharePoint 2010. Amazing. But, I know a lot of companies where delivering SharePoint 2010 just for BI is something that nobody will consider. Finally, Microsoft provides a complete set of technologies to those companies who want to provide BI for the masses. But our advanced users doesn't have very much. PowerPivot is very cool for all these databases they don't have in an OLAP cube. But if they already have a cube, they lack of an advanced client tool.
To tell the true, several new tools emerged in the last few years, and I've seen very very good piece of software. But, no killer app, sorry - no WPF-Silverlight powerful-animated-fast client tool out there (if someone wrote it, please ring the bell!). Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe the market is too small for "traditional BI". I don't know.
But I know that Microsoft is not playing the BI client game out of Office. Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense that Jamie McLennan left Microsoft for a newco (founded just two months ago with VC investments) that will work in the Data Mining field using Microsoft techologies. What else if not a "client tool" for Data Mining?
Today I'm much less worried than some years ago suggesting alternative (to Excel) client tools for BI, created by third parties (that usually are Microsoft partners, anyway). In fact, I still don't see the killer app. Today, we have the technology foundation for building Minority Report style BI tools. But, where is the product? I still don't see it, and I really don't believe (at this point) that I will see it from Microsoft.
I share your frustrations Marco. Using Excel just doesn't seem right (despite its amazing capabilities), and installing SharePoint just for BI is a big ask. I remember Data Analyzer coming out years ago and thinking that was the future :-)
Frustrating to say the least! MSAS is so powerful with only (what data access and some kpi & actions) available through excel.
I think that the lack of a good client tool is something that is a real draw back when compared a product like COGNOS. Mind you im not a fan of COGNOS but I see a lot of clients saying something along the lines 'Show me how your (client) does this … ' which a suggests a turnkey solution.
I've been waiting for this killer app for quite a few years as well... (I actually thought that Proclarity was going to play that role)
When talking to Microsoft folks it seems like they really think that Excel is the way to go with SSAS... I have to admit that most of the time Excel will be the place where an analysis will end-up (it's been like that since my cognos days 8 years ago) but i still wish we could provide our customers with a proper and standard front-end tool.
IMHO the problem with MS is that they don't think in terms of "solutios" but just in terms of products. Other copetitors like Oracle, QlikView, Cognos, BO and so on offers to the customer a complete set of "stadard" reports and solutions. MS offers tools and then let the customers build their own solution. Of course, this is what a customer really needs because no business is like another, but the customer appreciate a lot when Oracle comes and say "here is our standard solution for BI, you just have to put inside your data, and the all reports and everything is already done". Now, we all knows that "putting the data inside" is 80% of the effeort, but the customer just understand that "everything is already done". With MS he understand that he will buy beautiful, high-performance, self-tuning hammers, nails and screwturns and he will create its own solution. With beautiful tools but with the feeling of "reinventing the weel" every time.
As long as MS won't understand this, I fear we will never move a little further.
So I'm not waiting for "the killer application" but for the "killer solution (framework I would add)".
Don't you share my same feelings?
Thank you for so many comments!
@Rod: I still remember Data Analyzer - it was a so nice promise!
@ptebraak: I know, there is a lack of functionalities in MS tools, but in 2010 I'd expect a killer app for both functionalities, user experience and fancy graphics and animations
@ebaiwa: Excel is good for 80-90% of users in a company. The problem are the remaining 10-20% which build reports for the others and that really are able to navigate data - they need more, and Excel is not the right tool
@Davide: sorry, I don't agree. I know a lot of companies who bought a solution and failed, because it required a lot of work and was less flexible than Microsoft approach. My rant is just about tools. Microsoft don't have a single tool which is able to query SSAS at 99% of its capabilities. At its best, Excel is at 50%, if not less. And I don't think competitors are much better. Remember, we are in 2010 and I don't see much evolution since 2000 in the client tool field, which is something I cannot develop tailored for each custoer. Again, SSAS is the best MOLAP engine in the market (my personal opinion after I saw other engines), but it doesn't have a client tool good enough.
I've been waiting and using visualization work-arounds for so many years, I've kinda given up on MS. Why don't they just go ahead and buy Dundas and fix/enhance the Chart for OLAP Services?
Problem solved.
Terry, the funny things is that Microsoft already bought Dundas OLAP Services in 2007!
I very much agree with Marco. I started used OLAP Services in SQL 7 and saw the promise. Back then a company called Knosys created a product called "ProClarity" that tapped into this power. Over the years we saw OLAP Services evolve into Analysis Services and Office include OWC for developers. But the big question mark was why Microsoft didn't provide a capable tool that leveraged ALL features of AS. A ray of hope came when they purchased Data Analyzer, but that fizzled. Then they started to enhance Excel (with add-ins), but only about 25%). Then they acquired Proclarity and a new product called PerformancePoint was born, but alas that fell short as well. Excel continues to improve, but not quite there yet.
My point is that this has been a long time since OLAP Services and 3rd party clients have come and gone- some good, some not, but none really became the killer app and Microsoft seems like the obvious creator of this killer app... so where is it??
Kory, you're right, we don't see the killer app and, what is worst, nobody knows that it is at least in development somewhere.
Guys, this is a suggestion for free to any VC interested in a good investment: build a client tool for SSAS in WPF/Silverlight which has 90% of the features of ProClarity (creating the user interface that does the same things of ProClarity today in WPF is much more simple than 10 years ago), get consultancy from some guys expert in MDX and performance optimization (so MDX query will be written well) hire Stephen Few for graphics and dashboard design, provide the rights wizard and templates, put animation, do the viewer in Silverlight. Done. Come in... you wasted millions in useless and dead social networking apps... this one is real business! :)
Have you looked at BOARD 7?
A stand alone BI and CPM product, it now also has the ability to report, dashboard, plan etc directly against AS cubes and revived a great response at SQL bits in Newport late last year.
Inline with your desire for a modern interface, BOARD utilises entirely .NET 3.5 platform to it's best:
WPF, WCF, WWF and can be delivered at the front end via thick .NET client or over the web as a Silverlight client.
We're a UK partner of BOARD and I'd be happy to discuss in more detail.
Matt, I knew Board but I didn't knew they moved to WPF!
Nice news. It would be good trying a demo version, unfortunately there is no downloadable demo.
In case you want to contact me, write to marco.russo (at) sqlbi (dot) com
We have done a client in Silverlight, not intended for ad-hoc analysis however.
Take a look at Strategy Companion's Analyzer. Quoting Douglas McDowell, contributing editor, SQL Server Magazine in the December 2009 issue - "Filling the gaping hole left by Microsoft's absorption of ProClarity, Strategy Companion's Analyzer is the best solution to complete the Microsoft platform. For analysts, power users, and general report consumers, Analyzer supports the full range of SQL Server Analysis Services features. It has a zero-footprint client interface, making it simple to deploy and manage, with delivery options for SharePoint, Excel, and IE. Analyzer offers a powerful and intuitive set of analysis tools and visualizations that let business users make more confident decions."
Ring, Ring… Here are some links that may be of interest:
a) Silverlight SSAS/BI (SBIC) (http://demoserver.entsoftsol.com/bisuite/silverlightbic/">http://demoserver.entsoftsol.com/bisuite/silverlightbic/ ) - SSAS Cube browser: this is a client-side ONLY solution; highly-scalable with NO middle tier; no-bottlenecks; support for sessionless SSAS load-balancing – each new client is more hardware to the solution! Just point the endpoint to any XMLA SSAS message pumps and you are ready to go (don't forget the crossdomain policy file). It uses XMLA WS direct calls; allows for both NT and Custom/Forms based security! The tool uses the SSAS metadata for rendering the UI elements (for example: the icons in the tree are based on the Hierarchy types). Filtering restrictions are also based on SSAS settings (i.e. if an attribute is marked "FilterRequired", the user needs to filter it first before placing it on the grid). Interactive Charts and Interactive Maps (500+) are integrated into the product. The tool also has a unique MDX debugging and analysis capabilities (based on Mosha's work and under his license). It can export girds, charts, and maps to JPG or PNG. The grid has context menu for quick analysis functions(i.e. YTD, PP, moving averages, %, etc.). The user can customize the charting (dual X, colors, multiple chart types). The maps support multi-series data. Other features: all actions are supported, drillthrus, native support for images, KPIs, ,member-properties display, on-demand data downloading, perspectives support, bandwidth optimized (gzip), SSRS integrated, Export to Excel (both data and connecting strings), out-of-browser installation, full-screen, cross-browser, pagination, lots of options, and more. Upcoming features: GIS integration is coming in the next month (here is the prototype: http://sql2008.entsoftsol.com/gismaps/ ). Decomposition Trees is another feature coming up (here is the prototype: http://sql2008.entsoftsol.com/silverlight/decomtree.htm">http://sql2008.entsoftsol.com/silverlight/decomtree.htm ).
b) BI Companion (BIC) (http://demoserver.entsoftsol.com/bisuite/BICompanion/">http://demoserver.entsoftsol.com/bisuite/BICompanion/ ) - SSAS cube browser: HTML/AJAX client-ONLY solution; same architecture as SBIC. Perhaps, one of the most advanced HTML/JS apps out there. Self-contained, query-string-controlled for embedding in third party apps (i.e. Sharepoint). Some advance features: Virtualized Grid (only render what it's visible; try 100,000cells); on-demand only data downloading; bandwidth optimized (gzip); writebacks, interactive charts and maps; custom mdx; UI based on SSAS metadata; filter restrictions based SSAS settings, and more
c) DM Companion (DMC) ( http://demoserver.entsoftsol.com/bisuite/DMCompanion/">http://demoserver.entsoftsol.com/bisuite/DMCompanion/ ) – Data Mining client: HTML/AJAX client-only solution; same architecture as SBIC. Supports: Model viewing, Lift Charts, predictions, data visualization, and more.
d) RS Companion (RSC) (http://demoserver.entsoftsol.com/bisuite/RSCompanion/">http://demoserver.entsoftsol.com/bisuite/RSCompanion/ ) – Report Server client: HTML/AJAX client-only solution; same architecture as SBIC but uses SSRS WS endpoint. The RSC allows for on-line report creation and publishing, using unique one-of-kind technology (i.e. NO direct access to the datasource is REQUIRE!). It's a replacement form Report Manager and VS Report designer. The tool allows for report administration, report migration between servers with drag-n-drop, security setting, on-click report creation and publishing with unique "Quick-Procs" feature (drag a stored proc and it auto creates the report with all parameters!), report data source fixing, integration with BIC for MDX-to-SSRS auto-conversion, and a lot of other features using the mouse drag-n-drop. It has similar functionality as Sharepoint; it allows uploading of any files into SSRS and administering them. The uploaded items then can be used create dashboards with drag and drop.
e) Silverlight SSRS 2005/2008 (http://sql2008.entsoftsol.com/silverlight/ ) – SSRS report browser with XAML SSRS Rendering Extension. This is a client –ONY solution; it uses the SSRS WS endpoint APIs; same architecture as SBIC. It allows native rendering of SSRS reports in Silverlight/WPF; it's a replacement for MS Report Viewer. Supports: SSRS 2005/2008, drillthru actions, URL links, sorting, exporting, printing, and more.
Let us know if we are missing anything from the BI stack or its features, and we'll be glad to add it. Thanks.
Main Demo Page with all links: http://demoserver.entsoftsol.com/bisuite/
I'm happy to see that some vendor posted its links here - you are welcome :)
I received informations about these other tools that have nice features:
http://www.board.com (it is in WPF, it should get data from SSAS but I never tested it)
http://www.softpro.hr/Products/CubePlayer/tabid/65/Default.aspx (CubePlayer has the best MDX editor I've seen)
A more complete list is available here:
Hi Marco, fisrt let me say that I agree at all with your post. That said, I just took a look to another vendor: http://www.it-workplace.co.uk . I suggest you to check it out
I'm afraid too much of Microsoft's BI strategy is driven by the need to keep everybody locked into Office. In the environment I work in I really need to be able to deliver web-based OLAP, and Microsoft has done everything possible to make that harder. Why they didn't just make ProClarity a SQL Server component after the purchase is beyond me.
BTW, I saw a pretty impressive demo of the new NovaView software from Panorama the other day. You should check them out.
I know, the answer is: SharePoint. But, despite SharePoint 2010 is much easier to install (well, I'm
Thanks for this great.
I couldn't agree any better. We (our company) are also on the same quest for a good client-side component for SSAS. For sometime already and hopefully we run into that will fit our requirements (flexibility, performance and features).
Adding myself to the long list of people calling for action from Microsoft on this. Or a good 3rd party or community to come up with a really good one.
Dont forget the amazing ActiveX Controls from Microsoft OWA, long live OWA!
Sorry, should have been Microsoft OWC..


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Daniel Popovic / pga.org,au Daniel Popovic prevailed at the Australian PGA Championship on Sunday at the Palmer Coolum Resort golf course, to win by four shots after beginning the last round with a two shot advantage. Daniel kept his emotions in check to par the last hole for a closing 69 to finish the tournament at 16-under par and claim his first professional victory. A delighted Daniel said; "I can't believe this has happened. I really just can't believe it" Anthony Brown finished in a tie for second on -12 under par along with Rod Pampling. Tied in fourth place was Geoff Ogilvy and Brad Kennedy at -11 under par. Big talking Peter Senior failed to match his arrogant rhetoric before the final round, falling to a +5 over par round of 77. No big winds to give him an advantage this week, with his broomstick putter. That should give the R&A and the U.S.G.A something to ponder over before announcing their anchoring decision. Congratulations to Daniel, I hope this win will be the first of many more.


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Former Wall School Superintendent Faces Slew of Charges
The former superintendent of the Wall Township school district has been indicted by a Monmouth County grand jury in connection with various schemes aimed at fleecing the district of more than $360,000 in fraudulently obtained vacation time payouts and mortgage fraud totaling more than $1 million.
Fifty-six-year-old James Habel is also charged for playing a part in covering up an alleged sex abuse of a special needs student.
Habel faced two indictments. The first charges him with second degree Official Misconduct, second degree Theft by Deception, two counts of second degree Mortgage Fraud, first degree Financial Facilitation of Criminal Activity, third degree Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property and eight counts of Falsifying or Tampering with Records.
The second indictment connects Habel to the previous indictment handed up against his former assistant Sandra Brower, charging him with second degree Official Misconduct, second degree Conspiracy and fourth degree Obstructing the Administration of Law or Other Governmental Function in the alleged sex abuse case.
In the first indictment, Habel is accused of carrying out a scheme to defraud the district of about $362,000 by failing to notify the district of his absence and properly account for about 110 days when he was absent or outside the district, which often occurred on Fridays and Mondays. When Habel retired, he was paid about $93,000 for the 110 vacation days he never deducted from his accrued balance.
Separately, Habel repeatedly cashed in vacation days and deposited the proceeds into tax-deferred accounts, yet failed to deduct the cashed-in vacation days from his accrued balance. As a result, Habel was the beneficiary of "double-dipped" payments of $268,000 when his vacation balance was carrying in the negative.
Habel then attempted to conceal his criminal activity by thwarting attempts by school district human resources officials to accurately record his attendance, directing subordinates to delete and destroy records that accurately accounted for his vacation day cash-ins and balance. He went so far as to direct the district Information Technology director to delete certain e-mails from the district's computer server, an order that was disregarded. Habel also is charged with shredding, destroying or removing files from his office.
The first indictment also charges Habel with two counts of theft, totaling more than $1 million, for committing mortgage fraud in refinancing loans on his Point Pleasant Beach and Florida homes.
The first degree Financial Facilitation of Criminal Activity charge carries a mandatory minimum of no less than 10 years in prison, if convicted. There is also a mandatory minimum required sentence of five years in prison if he is convicted of the second degree Official Misconduct charge.
If convicted, Habel could face 10-20 years in state prison for the first degree offense, 5-10 years on each of the second degree offenses, 3-5 years on the third degree charges and up to 18 months for each of the fourth degree charges.
In November, The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office launched a Corruption Tip Line. That number is 855-7-UNJUST or 855-786-5878 or email at email@example.com.


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International Indexes of Consumer Prices 2013
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Based on price indexes compiled by The Conference Board International Labor Comparisons program, average annual inflation in 2013 slowed in 13 of the 16 economies compared, and most economies experienced declining inflation for the second year in a row. Comparable inflation rates in this report are based on the harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP). Inflation in the Euro Area, as a whole, fell from 2.5 percent in 2012 to 1.3 percent in 2013, reflecting the sluggish economic conditions in member countries throughout the year. Inflation accelerated compared to the previous year in Norway, Switzerland, and Japan.


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Financial Focus
While changes in the economy occur regularly, what we have experienced recently is anything but a "normal" change. The challenge of the current economy haven't been seen or experienced in our country in decades. Like most investors, you may wish you could figure out some way to know when economic conditions were about to change, or what adjustments you should make in your portfolio based on current conditions. It's a tricky topic, and even economists disagree about the nature and causes of economic cycles. But we can at least take a look at some of th issues you need to be aware of, and help familiarize you with how the economy works.
Some people tend to refer to changes in overall economic conditions as "economic cycles" or "business cycles." However, it could be a misnomer to label these changes this way. Because they are not, in fact, predictably cyclical, some economists prefer to call them "economic fluctuations." Regardless of the terminology you choose to identify them with, changes in economic activity generally follow four phases:
Advance or expansion. When times are good and the economy is growing, we typically see indications such as falling unemployment rates and factories taking advantage of excess capacity, to name a couple. While the news during this phase is typically positive, you may soon start to see signs of problems ahead. If inflationary pressures begin to creep in, this is typically when the Fed raises interest rates in an attempt to help keep the economy from overheating.
Peak. By the time we get to this point, the economy tends to be operating at full employment, factories have generally used up their excess capacity, and inflationary pressures are usually building. When rising labor and materials costs squeeze companies' profit margins, the Fed will usually move more aggressively in an attempt to slow growth by raising rates to help ease inflationary pressure.
Decline, slowdown or recession. Ideally, action by the Fed to tame inflation should allow the economy to gradually adjust to a sustainable long-term growth rate without the threat of inflation. In reality, however, the combination of the Fed's tightening and the need to correct accumulated imbalances in labor and materials supplies typically slows growth to a level that's actually below the economy's long-term potential. Unemployment rises, factories slow down, and inflationary pressures ease.
Trough. At this point in the cycle, inventories are depleted. The Fed lowers interest rates in an attempt to help stimulate the economy, and businesses and homeowners may consider refinancing mortgages to take advantage of lower rates. Companies will eventually purchase new equipment and expand operations, helping inventories to grow and marking the beginning of a new expansion.
As you can see, there are some telltale signs that can at least give some idea of where the economy is in its cycle. However, to make matters more complicated for you as an investor, the stock market tends to move in advance of the economy, usually in response to investors' anticipation of what they see down the road. The biggest challenge is knowing when the shift to the next phase will occur, because predicting the market and the economy is a bit like forecasting the weather.
As an investor, your level of concern for economic fluctuations will depend on several factors. You may pay less attention to them if you have a long-term approach and your portfolio is positioned to weather the ups and downs. Alternatively, you may see this as a time of opportunity to reposition holding or even add attractively priced securities to your portfolio. Working with a financial advisor could prove valuable if you decide to employ such a strategy.
This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Todd Alexander, The Alexander Financial Group, in McConnellsburg.
Investment product and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC (WFAFFN), and Member SIPC. The Alexander Financial Group is as separate entity from WFAFN.


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Terry words 'were an insult' - panel
John Terry's racist language towards Anton Ferdinand was used as an insult, an independent Football Association panel has found.
The commission which banned Terry for four matches said there was "no credible basis" for the Chelsea skipper's defence that he was only repeating words he believed the QPR defender said to him.
Terry admitted using the words "f***ing black c***" during a match in October last year but had claimed he had only been repeating words he thought Ferdinand had accused him of saying. In its full written reasons for the four-match ban, the FA's independent regulatory commission said it was satisfied the words were intended as an insult by Terry, who now has two weeks in which to appeal.
The commission said: "The commission is quite satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that there is no credible basis for Mr Terry's defence that his use of the words 'f****** black c***' were directed at Ferdinand by way of forceful rejection and/or inquiry. Instead, we are quite satisfied, and find on the balance of probabilities, that the offending words were said by way of insult.
"We are able to arrive at that decision without needing to make any adverse findings against Mr Terry arising out of his decision not to give evidence. Accordingly, the commission finds that there is 'clear and convincing' evidence."
The commission said that character references from a number of people including black players made it clear that Terry was not racially prejudiced. "It is accepted by everyone involved in the criminal and disciplinary proceedings that Mr Terry is not a racist," said the commission.
Ashley Cole's statement supporting Terry's version, and the role played by a Chelsea club official, has also been questioned by the commission. Terry had been cleared in Westminster Magistrates Court in July of a racially-aggravated public order offence, partly helped by the testimony of England and Chelsea team-mate Cole.
However, the commission found that there were discrepancies in Cole's initial statement to FA interviewers of what he heard Ferdinand say to Terry compared to later statements. Cole did not mention the word 'black' in the initial interview with the FA on October 28.
On November 3, Chelsea club secretary David Barnard asked the FA for the specific word 'black' to be inserted into Cole's witness statement, suggesting that Cole may have heard Ferdinand use the term.
The commission saw an email exchange between the FA and Barnard and said that should be regarded as "cogent new evidence".


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|Like this, but less sexy.
|Surely we would never resort to this?!
|Like this, but less sexy.
|Surely we would never resort to this?!
I've been saying for a while that they need to be more like zombies or something. The Cybermen always had cloth suits until the new 21st century stuff. I want to see flesh, and slow moving almost dead people in these suits, not a skull in a shiny up to date high tech armor. I want to see suits that look almost spray painted, hands and other parts of people showing. Go scary by leaving the high tech out.
The most horrifying aspect of the 10th Planet Cybermen was the barely-hidden human element. How when they spoke they simply opened their mouths and the voice came out. "Spare Parts" by Big Finish takes this to the logical conclusion, showing us how the Cybermen were made...out of desperate necessity on a dying world hurtling free through the cosmos. They are supposed to be CYBORGS like Steve Austin, not stomping suits of armour. The Pandorica Opens gave us a glimpse of this kind of cyberman when the helmet opens and a skull falls out; where did that style of Cyberman go? The "new" New Cybermen are even worse than the brain-in-a-box of Pete's world...they're practically T-1000 liquid metal. "Mr. Smarty" was just irritating...the real horror was the 5th Doctor about to be cyber-converted on Mondas, and Nyssa seeing a new Cyberman that she thought was the Doctor.
Let's talk Star Trek: What makes the Borg so terrifying? The fact that the human element is so visible.
I agree with Ingold - Who might have been first in the human/cyborg game, but it was Star Trek's Borg that really built on that concept, refining it while adding the cool creepy factor. Somehow Who needs to recapture that original human element that made the Cybermen terrifying - and dangerous.
Heck, I think the Robots from "Robots of Death" carry that same Goth horror aspect more than the current Cybermen do.
Exactly what I was getting at ;)
While I agree with the idea that they're more scary in their 10th Planet versions (minus the silly voices), I still thought Neil's changes did make them scarier.
I don't see why we couldn't have both, just not at the same time. It's a time machine after all, why can't we go visit the old "dudes" sometime just as Mondas is spinning away and their scientists are doing the first brain replacements?
It would exciting to see where it all goes wrong for the first time and know that the Doctor is not permitted to interfere.
The new Cybermen were just one of the problems with Nightmare In silver.
"In order to 'save' the Cybermen from further criticism, it is my opinion that the producers of Doctor Who must make an effort to revert the Cybermen to a form before the revival, not necessarily so much in form, but in ability."
You know, I don't want to sound like a jerk, but it's sentences like these that make me hate fan essays on what's "wrong" with something. They're over-complex "college 101" ways of simply saying, "I don't like it," while trying to come across as authoritative.
Jesus, these are made-up sci-fi cyborg baddies we're talking about here. This sounds like a white paper on municipal waste disposal solutions in a post-suburban environment. You want to convince people your opinion on made-up sci-fi cyborg baddies is right? Be passionate, be direct, and keep some perspective on the subject.
Sorry to be a jerk. It's obviously just my opinion.
sorry but the new cyberman are a whole lot scarier than the old version, the old version were just silly and you could kill easily the new ones give that sense of helplessness which creates that true sense of dread and btw it isnt a brain in a box like was stated it is their entire head in the helmet


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In 2013, Marie Organ graduated from Vatel Bordeaux as the Valedictorian for the Bachelor Vatel in all the European campuses. And in 2015 she did it again, heading the MBA Vatel Brussels ranking, where she chose to do her graduate studies in English.
This new member of the network of 29,000 Vateliens will tell us about the fondest memories she has of Vatel, as well as how she was able to earn, in just a few months, a third star for the hotel her family owns and where she just began working in management.
"Because I grew up in a hotel, I wanted to work in this field. Even if, at the beginning, when I first graduated, I really didn't have the intention of working in my family's hotel.
Above all, I wanted to discover the entire world of hospitality in order to chose which professional project would suit me the best.
I decided to go to Vatel because of its comprehensive curriculum:
- the variety of courses given,
- its balance between practical applications and theoretical aspects,
- its international outreach.
The hospitality industry is all about passion: learning the ropes in this field was always a pleasure. In my opinion, the keys to success reside, above all, in organization, reflection and an eye for details each and every day.
I decided to continue my schooling with Vatel's graduate studies as my goal was to acquire a maximum amount of knowledge and skills in the hospitality industry before starting to look for a job. I was really eager and obtaining the MBA Vatel degree seemed indispensable in my opinion, to work in a managerial function.
I left Vatel Bordeaux to attend Vatel Brussels because I wanted to do all of my Vatel courses in English.
1 internship, 1 moment and 1 course
The professional experience I had at the Quality Hotel Bordeaux Center was, without the shadow of a doubt, my best one in these five years. I had the opportunity of starting my internship as a Receptionist and ending it as the Assistant Manager in a very pedagogical and attentive team.
I've also got great memories of my Vatel Bordeaux undergraduate graduation ceremony that took place at the Chateau Soutard with the entire administrative team.
And last but not least, I'll never forget the Accounting courses we had at Vatel Brussels. They taught me how to bring strategy, figures and creativity together, making up a precious base that I use every day in my managerial activities.
A goal of a 3rd star and continuous improvement
The knowledge and skills that I gained during my Vatel internships really helped me in the process of applying for the three-star category.
- I started by drawing up a preliminary diagnosis of what the hotel had to offer and gaps to be filled.
- I revamped our commercial support items and translated them into several different languages.
- I put new procedures into place.
- I checked and renewed the equipment in our 61 rooms.
- I introduced a new system of guest feedback management.
- I boosted employee awareness in environmental protection and special needs of disabled guests.
The Hotel d'Etigny closed for the winter. I took advantage of this time to travel and check out market trends. In my opinion it's necessary to stay up to date for the latest innovations in the hospitality industry, but also to see how other structures are run, in order to be able to look at our family hotel from a subjective point of view.
All of this helped me have some new ideas to revamp our hotel:
- Work to add a pool
- Creation of a landscaped garden
- Diversification of our commercial offer
- Long term strategic action plans.
I've got many projects and unlimited ambitions for the Hotel d'Etigny. My hope is that our hotel will someday become a destination in its own name.
- First of all, I'd like to upgrade the quality of our services, products and improve the offer for our recreational guests.
- After tha
t, I'd like to increase our business guests in the framework of incentives. My top priority is to improve the hotel's reputation and to increase customer loyalty.
This is a huge challenge with many unlimited possibilities! Everything that I like in hospitality: action, clients and two days that are never the same.


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EVACUATE: Proceed immediately to the neatest exit in an orderly fashion. DO NOT use the elevators. Keep low or as close to the floor as possible if smoke is present at or near your eye level. After leaving the building, move well away from it taking care not to block entry and exit to the building. DO NOT re-enter the building until being notified by Public Safety or other law enforcement has given the "all clear" notification.
DISTANCING: You may be asked to evacuate a building or an area within a building due to emergency circumstances. Some examples may be:
•Hazardous Incident (biological, chemical, radiological)
•Fire or explosion
•Odor of gas or noxious substance
When you evacuate:
•Follow instructions
•Do not use elevators
•Take what you need, not what you want.
•Pay attention to your surroundings
•Plan ahead
SHELTER IN PLACE:The term, Shelter in Place, means to seek immediate shelter and remain there during an emergency rather than evacuate the area. Certain events may necessitate Shelter in Place protocols. All college personnel and students are to remain in the rooms they currently are in. At no time should anyone leave until the situation has been resolved. This will allow Public Safety, law enforcement and other emergency operations persons to address the building or campus emergency or threat and reduce the risk of contact with any innocent bystanders in the immediate area. Some events may be:
- Hazardous Incident (biological, chemical, radiological)
- Man Made Event (active shooter, bomb threats)
- Natural Events (straight line wind, tornado)
- Other Events (hostile intruder, violent person)
DO NOT open doors for anyone unless their identity has been verified. Stay away from windows, doors and outside walls.
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Monday, February 22, 2010
That trick never works
For many, price controls may seem like a tempting solution to holding down health care costs. However, past attempts at price controls teach us a very different lesson�this is one government policy guaranteed to do more harm than good. In fact, throughout history, price controls have been a notorious flop, bringing on economic stagnation and decline, rationing, hoarding, black marketing and organized crime, assaults on civil liberties, and even inflation, not to mention untold waste, graft, and human suffering.Thus wrote Simon Rottenberg and David Theroux in 1994 when we last debated price controls in health care. Some of the stories they tell come from overseas with regards to health care:
In fact, from Babylon�s King Hammurabi to presidents Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter, the thirty-eight-century history of price controls is a recurring economics lesson for any modern Luddite seeking a quick fix to health care costs. For instance, after he and previous emperors had debased the currency, creating rampant inflation, the Roman emperor Diocletian set maximum prices on more than one thousand products and services. Goods disappeared in legal markets, and reluctantly consumers and producers turned toward black markets despite a penalty of death for participating in these markets. After much suffering and bloodletting of the unfortunate caught violating the law, the law was revoked and Diocletian abdicated.
- price controls on drugs in Germany in 1993 led to one in five firms cutting hours for their workers within a year, and 30-50% of firms experiencing sharp declines in drugs ordered. Families were upset about the unwillingness of doctors to prescribe medicines they requested;
- U.S. doctors were routinely advertising in Canadian newspapers, offering services that were cheaper in Canada ... but unavailable.
The Obama Administration's proposal leads to rationing of health insurance (or as Arnold Kling calls it, health insulation) that probably will not be on a queuing system. It creates a shortage, as any effective price control does. To provide the health insurance to others you will have government subsidies paid for by additional taxes. The growth-damaging effects of those additional taxes will not be recognized.
And as prices are reduced and people continue to be promised health care at near-zero marginal cost, insurance companies will slowly suffocate. Who will save us?
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Marketplace for Wednesday, September 26, 2012
September 26, 2012
Want a sure fire way to see the markets take a tumble? Start with street protests, mix in riot police... and toss a few Molotov cocktails in for good measure. U.S., European and Asian markets have all been shaken by more anti-austerity protests in the eurozone. In the latest installment of our "Food for 9 Billion" series, we take a trip to rural Africa, where multinational supermarket chains are racing to serve new customers. Will these new supermarkets be a blessing or a curse for Africa's small farmers? Plus, we explore why CEOs are predicting a glass-half-empty economy and wonder how to spend the $7 billion we found buried near Baton Rouge.


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Name-day: 9.1., 2.8.
For this Julian there are 20296 different names on Yasni.
Most common last names for Julian are: Ayala, Agdelo, Agudelo
In the ranking of the most common first names Julian is on position 371.
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Male first name (German, English): Julian, Latin (Roman epithet); originally from 'Julius' derived Roman epithet 'Julian', known by the Roman Emperor Julian (Flavius Claudius Julianus)


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FIFPro prepare for legal battle over transfers
FIFPro, the world players' union, are preparing for a legal battle to try to alter the way the transfer system works in football.
The union presented details of their challenge in front of the European General Assembly in Dublin on Monday as part of an effort to gather support across Europe.
A statement released on FIFPro's official website underlined the objectives of the union's challenges, including the intention to "eliminate ineffective and unsustainable financial practises such as inflated agent fees and third-party ownership".
Secretary general Theo van Seggelen stressed the importance of taking a stand to affect change.
"We are energised by the response from our member unions worldwide, and cautiously optimistic that the law is on our side," he said.
"We have an enormous opportunity, together with all stakeholders, to fundamentally improve the game.
"However, it is clear that FIFPro needs to take the lead on this as discussions with other stakeholders expose an unhealthy willingness to effectively maintain the status quo.
"This goes beyond FIFPro's traditional role to safeguard the rights of the players. We also intend to prove that through the failings of the transfer system the football industry has become its own worst enemy."


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So I'm on my way out for a walk the other day, and I stop in to tell Henry and his friend Sam that I am not, as it seems, leaving them all alone, as Scott is upstairs working. Henry replies, "Dad's here? Great, that means we can do whatever we want."
"And what, exactly, would that be?" I ask.
"Poop on the couch," Henry says. Needless to say, this cracks Sam's shit right up, and the two of them roll around on the floor, making jokes about couches and poop and pooping on couches as I locate my iPod and head out the door.
As Charlie the Dog drags me down the sidewalk, I turn on my third-favorite podcast, You Look Nice Today—the first and second being, respectively, The Sound of Young America and Jordan, Jesse Go!, although really, I don't like to rank my favorites, it's so crass—and the first thing I hear is guest John Hodgman saying, "Maybe I should come to your house and poop on your couch."
Couch-pooping jokes ensue. Meanwhile, I think deep thoughts about boys turning into men, men remaining boys, and that no matter what, the couch will always and forever remain the funniest furniture item upon which to imagine one's self pooping.
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2011-2012: Won the pole vault at the Giegengack Invitational…Second at Yale Springtime Invitational…Seventh in East Division at Penn Relays…Fifth at BU Terrier Classic…Jumped his PR at Indoor Heps (9th place) and again at Outdoor Heps (8th place)
2010-11: Sat out outdoor and indoor seasons due to injury.
High School: Captained indoor and outdoor track teams … Honors include 2010 NSIC All-American, four-time All-State, six-time All-FCIAC, three-time All-Connecticut Post and three-Time All Norwalk Hour Staples High School Boys Track Scholar Athlete.
Personal: Pierson College … Father played soccer at Duke.
Why I Chose Yale: I chose Yale because it afforded me the perfect combination of competitive athletics and an unbelievable education.


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While many saw in the New Year with their loved ones and in true celebratory style, football managers across the continent presumably greeted 2014 with an immediate call to agents about prospective transfer targets.
Yes folks, it's January and you all know what that means. The winter transfer window lasts for just one month before slamming shut once again, but the sheer weight of rumours and speculation that traditionally accompanies it often make those 31 days seem like an eternity.
The January 2014 window is already shaping up to be a busy one. In the Premier League in particular, a ridiculously unpredictable first half of the season has led to many of the top clubs seemingly bracing themselves to make serious reinforcements for a sustained title push.
With the window now officially open, here, we take a look at 10 transfers we would love to see come off this month.
Have a look at our selections and don't forget to let us know your thoughts.
Which of these transfers would you like to see come off and which do you think stand a realistic chance of actually happening?
Do you disagree with any of the 10? Perhaps there are other players you would like to see these teams sign instead?
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Mother of missing boy takes polygraph test
December 4, 2012
DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — The mother of a 13-year-old boy missing in southwestern Colorado says she and her ex-husband have taken polygraph tests to help authorities find him.
Elaine Redwine told CNN Headline News on Monday she passed her lie detector test, but authorities cannot release the results.
Her ex-hsuband, Mark Redwine, reported the couple's son, Dylan, missing Nov. 19 from his house in the Vallecito area. The father said he left the boy at home while he ran errands.
Dylan lives with his mother in Colorado Springs but was visiting his dad for Thanksgiving as part of a court order. Authorities do not believe he ran away.
On Tuesday, investigators said they again searched Vallecito Reservoir in case of any changes in lake conditions that kept them from finding anything earlier.


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For nearly a century, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been the official kick-off to the holiday season.
Every year, this Emmy Award-winning tradition is seen by more than
3.5 million people in New York and
50 million people at home, tuned in to see giant balloons, floats and now — robots.
Robots are no longer a sci-fi fantasy in recent years. They have become commonplace in many aspects of life, from cleaning floors to teaching in the classroom. Macy's recognizes the importance and relevance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to its customers.
Moreover, the company is sensitive to the need for STEM-workforce development, and understands that the key to expanding these fields is to inspire young people to take an interest in them.
"We are extremely excited and thankful for this unique opportunity that Macy's has given us," said FIRST founder, Dean Kamen.
"Tuning into the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an American tradition, and this year the first thing people will see in the parade is the robotics teams. Thanks to Macy's, we have the chance to pique the curiosity of millions of young people, as well as potential mentors, sponsors, and volunteers."
San Diego FIRST Robotics Team 1538, The Holy Cows, proudly represented FIRST and its progression of programs with this trailblazing appearance, and traveled across the country to New York City to lead the historic parade.
Their team's director of engineering, Danielle Patriarco, said, "I am excited that FIRST is getting recognized on a larger scale and I am honored to be able to be part of this once in a lifetime opportunity."
The Holy Cows were chosen to help kick off the parade because they won FIRST's most prestigious honor, the Chairman's Award, at the FIRST World Championship in St. Louis earlier this year. This award is given to the team that best demonstrates the greatest commitment to spreading passion about science and technology, best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the purpose and goals of FIRST. Their Chairman's Award video demonstrates how they've worked toward this goal and their 2013 season wrap-up video shows highlights from the competitions.


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Smoothie King® Offers New Smoothie Featuring Trending Ingredients: Ancient Grains & Almond Milk
Smoothie King® Offers New Smoothie Featuring
Trending Ingredients: Ancient Grains & Almond Milk
"Nutty Super Grain" Projected to be Top Seller
NEW ORLEANS, (April 13, 2015) - Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the leading smoothie franchise company with more than 700 stores worldwide, will introduce a new smoothie to its menu this April. The smoothie, called "Nutty Super Grain," will be featured as an extension of the franchise's new Vegan Smoothies line, which is consistently among the top ten smoothies on Smoothie King's menu showing the appeal among both vegan and non-vegan guests.
Nutty Super Grain Vegan Smoothie will be blended with almond milk, Sunwarrior® Protein, peanut butter, bananas, and a super grain blend featuring ancient grains like quinoa, buckwheat, chia, flaxseed, amaranth, teff, and millet.
"The new Vegan Smoothies we launched last year were a hit among our guests, largely because of the trends we're seeing in plant-based dieting," said Wan Kim, owner and CEO of Smoothie King. "People are much more aware of what they are putting in their bodies. That's exactly why this year, we're putting an emphasis on super grains and almond milk. We're going back to the basics with our ingredients and giving our guests the nutritional building blocks of a healthy body."
This is the first time in Smoothie King history that the franchise is offering a dairy-free milk option. Recognizing the rising popularity of non-dairy based milk offerings, almond milk is not only an ingredient in this new smoothie, but is available as an extra in any smoothie the chain offers. Almond milk's health benefits are undeniable with 50 percent more calcium than dairy milk, zero cholesterol and saturated fat, and an excellent source of vitamin E.
Smoothie King's proprietary Super Grain blend uses notable ancient grains like chia, quinoa and flax in addition to grains that are starting to get noticed like teff, millet and buckwheat. Super Grains is available as an enhancer for any smoothie and boosts the nutty flavor profile of the new Nutty Super Grain Vegan Smoothie. This smoothie is both GMO and gluten free. To find out more about Vegan Smoothies or see the full menu of offerings from Smoothie King, visit SmoothieKing.com.
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It was at a Florida Diabetes Camp where Amy Soileau learned how to test her own insulin levels and met other children living with type 1 diabetes. Now, 35 years later, Soileau reaches out to families and children who also come to the camp each year.
It was at a Florida Diabetes Camp where Amy Soileau learned how to test her own insulin levels and met other children living with type 1 diabetes. Now, 35 years later, Soileau reaches out to families and children who also come to the camp each year.
The Port Orange native was diagnosed with diabetes at 3 years old and started going to the Florida Diabetes Camps in Central Florida at 5. Eventually she graduated to camp counselor and volunteer but it wasn't until last year that the former schoolteacher became the camp's outreach director.
In that position, Soileau helps local families and children find education, community and support after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis. The 2013 summer camps are held throughout Central Florida, including Volusia Flagler Family YMCA's Camp Winona in DeLeon Springs, and are open to children 6 through 18 with type 1 diabetes. For more information and to apply to the camps, visit Floridadiabetescamp.org.
Q: How were you diagnosed with diabetes?
I was 3 years old. It was in June right before my fourth birthday. My mom noticed I was drinking a lot and going to be the bathroom a lot. She took me to the pediatrician. I was tested and spent a few days in the hospital.
Q: How did having diabetes affect your childhood?
For me it's different from most people because I was diagnosed so young. I had it before I even went to school.. Back then there weren't insulin pumps. I took one injection in the morning and at night and a short-term injection during meals. I had to test my insulin levels about five times a day. When I was younger I had a controlled diet. I never had sugar or soda.
Q: What's the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 means you are insulin dependent. It means you don't make any insulin and it usually occurs in children but it doesn't have to. In type 2 you still make insulin but it's not working correctly in the body. Type 2 is more common in older people and those who are overweight.
Q: What causes type 1 diabetes?
If you have the antibody to the insulin producing cells you will get type 1. It's not related how much sugar you eat or how much your weight is. For type 2, there are a lot of kids who are now getting that because of obesity but it's still mostly an adult disease. They call it an epidemic because type 2 shouldn't be happening in kids.
Q: How does Florida Diabetes Camp help children with type 1 diabetes?
The biggest thing is that it allows them to be around other kids with type 1. A lot of these kids haven't met anyone else with type 1. They get to see all the different ways other people deal with it and it allows them to not feel so different.
Q: How does the camp differ from a normal camp?
Top endocrinologists surround the kids for a whole week as well nutritionists. You have all these resources for a whole week, 24 hours a day. Doctors do rounds every night. The kids get to ask doctors questions. We do all the fun stuff other camps do but we immerse kids in research, education and diabetes care.
Editor's note: Volusia Flagler Family YMCA runs Camp Winona. This has been corrected from an earlier version of this story.


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La Gorce is more than just a country club. Our members share a wonderful sense of community. Here members feel that they truly belong and lasting friendships are made. At La Gorce the staff knows the name of most members, as well as their regular guests.
But the personal touch does not end there. Members feel special because our staff knows what our members want even before it is requested.
Our golf, fitness, and tennis professionals are always ready with expert advice aimed at improving our members' game or fitness level.
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You'll be amazed to learn all the different places optical assistants can work. We'll cover optical assisting in private practice, healthcare clinics, the military, teaching facilities, and in retail sales. You'll discover the personal and professional skills needed to work in a front and back office and in an optical dispensary and lab.
You'll find out how fun it is to help others select the right eyeglass frames—getting familiar with all the things optical assistants must know about frames, styles, lenses, contact lenses, and working with people. You'll also discover how our amazing eyes work and come to understand some common eye conditions. In addition, we'll delve into specialty areas that optical assistants can work in such as refractive surgery centers, low vision clinics, and vision training practices. And finally, we'll cover how to become certified and licensed, which will open up even more opportunities for you and identify you as an expert.
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Abbreviation for Bum Fuck, Egypt. Out in the fucking middle of nowhere.
We went to a party in the middle of BFE
by Keith March 16, 2003
abbreviation for "Bum Fuck Egypt" or "Butt Fuck Egypt" -- in the middle of metaphorical nowhere -- an extremely isolated, inaccessible and inconvenient location.
We returned home so late because she lives in the middle of BFE and we got lost several times.
by dragonfly November 16, 2003
Butt Fucking Egypt. A phrase used to imply a location that takes longer to drive/walk/rollerblade to than is convenient or desirable.
i'm a huge fan of the western bacon cheeseburger, but often have to settle for jack's spicy chicken and curly fries (hold the tomato) because carl's jr. is all the way out in BFE.
by MinaB August 19, 2005
Bum Fuck Egypt. The sticks, the boondocks, way out in the middle of nowhere, man.
by I Saw U2 Live Twice October 01, 2006
Bum Fuck Egypt - the middle of nowhere or a really bad club.
"You gotta map? We're in the middle of B F E!" "I'm outta here - this is B F E."
by bb June 19, 2006
Damn! We're all the way out in the middle of B.F.E.
by Snicklesnorf August 06, 2008
BFE stands for "bum fuck Egypt." As I understand (and other people have corroborated), it derives its existence from another expression "bumble fuck" (I am unsure if it's one word or two), both of which mean "out in the middle of nowhere." I am fairly certain that the inaccurate "butt fuck Egypt" derived from bum being the English term for buttocks. Clearly the definition of BFE is the same regardless of what one believes the "B" stands for, but I thought is was worth correcting.
He lives out in BFE
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Radical Sharing (of Caffiene!)
Jonathan Stark is sharing his Starbucks card with the internet. What a nice guy!
Why, you ask?
Hi! I'm Jonathan Stark. You can download this picture of my Starbucks card to your phone and buy coffee at Starbucks with it. Seriously. My card gets charged, you don't. Details are here.
If you're feeling generous, you can also add money to my Starbucks card by doing this and enjoy some serious good karma.
Jonathan's Card is an experiment in social sharing of physical goods using digital currency on mobile phones. I stumbled on the idea while doing research related to my work with Mobiquity related to Broadcasting Mobile Currency.
Based on the similarity to the "take a penny, leave a penny" trays at convenience stores in the US, I've adopted a similar "get a coffee, give a coffee" terminology for Jonathan's Card.
As it turns out, this is actually a new take on a wonderful old italian custom called Caffe Pagato, which translates to English as "Coffee Paid". Thanks to Francesco Pierfederici for alerting me to this article: Italian Lifestyle: the "caffe' pagato" (paid coffee) Custom
For the record, Jonathan's Card, Jonathan Stark (me), this site, or anything else I've ever said or done is totally not affiliated with Starbucks. Regardless of the fact that I should be paying rent in this particular location.
I'm sure he's getting a ton of those free-drink-every-15-drinks vouchers.
Thanks for the link, Bernard!
via Jonathan's Card via Good.is
UPDATE (8/12/2011): The card was hacked and $625 was stolen! The hacker claims that the money will go to charity.
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Holy Cow!!!
I've been watching the Card's Twitter feed for the past hour and the balance goes as high as $25 then seconds later to zero. Then minutes later it may go up to maybe $5. You could be right on the $15 voucher every 15 drinks thing.
Comment by Bernard (@xrayt3ch) | August 9, 2011
Oops I meant "A free drink every 15"
Comment by Bernard (@xrayt3ch) | August 9, 2011
Just a second ago it was @ $50!!!
Comment by Bernard (@xrayt3ch) | August 9, 2011
Ah Man!!!
Never had a chance to use it.
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Rumours of bands playing at the Electric Picnic Festival are always circulating – sometimes they are true, sometimes not… All discussions of non-confirmed artists also take place here. Any bands you'd love to see?
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Some people on here say it's a possibility, seeing as he's touring at the minute. I see he's playing some festivals in july but nothing confirmed for August. Seeing as I didn't bag a ticket for one of his show before they sold out, do you think he could play the picnic this year?
I heard if your a guy and you have sex with a girl whos tripping youll start tripping.
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text: Going from an ESL program to university or college in Canada can be a great way to make the most of your study abroad. Most post-secondary instruction in Canada is in English, and colleges and universities often have specific language requirements applicants must meet in order to be admitted. Secondary schools and private language colleges in Canada therefore frequently offer ESL courses and programs focused specifically on college or university preparation. Some universities and colleges in Canada also offer ESL courses, either at the same time as the normal academic schedule or earlier, in preparation for the academic year. There are a number of ESL programs in Canada specifically designed to help international students meet Canadian college and university admission requirements.


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Southeastern rallied from a 17-point second half deficit, but its last-second game-tying three pointer bounced off the front rim as time expired and the Savage Storm fell to league-leading Ouachita Baptist 70-67 on Thursday night in Bloomer Sullivan Arena.
The loss drops SE to 6-12 overall on the year and 4-8 in Great American Conference play, while OBU improves to 15-3 and 10-2.
The Storm trailed by 17 just two minutes into the second half, and was still down by 13 points with 7:48 remaining.
A 7-1 run by SE would get the deficit to seven points with five minutes to play, but it would still trail by eight points at 70-62 with 3:08 remaining.
A Bailey Welch three in transition and a Haley Schaefer layup with 53 seconds left would trim the gap to 70-67.
After getting a stop on defense, Welch would miss a three pointer with 10 seconds to play and the Storm would foul Erica Sharp with five ticks on the clock.
Sharp did her part, missing both free throws, Cheree Kiser would haul in the rebound and get a shot off before the horn, but it would hit the front rim and bounce off, sealing the 70-67 final score.
Despite missing the final shot, Kiser turned in her second-best outing of the season with 19 points to lead the Storm offense. She nearly turned in her first double-double by adding eight rebounds.
Welch turned in 17 points, doing the bulk of it at the free throw line where she was 12-for-14. She reached double digits all from the free throw line before making a field goal. Welch led all players with five assists.
Schaefer rounded out the double-digit scorers for the Storm with 14 points while shooting 50.0 percent from the floor.
Southeastern shot 38.2 percent from the floor for the game, and thanks to the rally in the second half, outshot the Tigers who hit 37.1 percent.
One major difference, however, was from long range where SE had just three three-point buckets and OBU hit nine.
OBU held a 45-to-41 edge on the glass, with Emily Williams leading the Storm in rebounds with 10 while Kiser added eight.
The Tigers picked up 18 offensive rebounds, but held just a 9-8 edge in second-chance points.
The teams were also even in points off turnovers with OBU holding a one point edge, while the Storm posted a 36-20 advantage in point in the paint.
SE scored first, but a quick 7-0 run left the Storm in an early hole.
SE would claw back to within one point and later to within two points, but OBU would answer with a run each time.
The Tigers would eventually run their lead out to 14 points before Kiser hit a bucket with two seconds to play in the half to make the score 40-28 at halftime.


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UEFA Champions League: Zenit 2 Dortmund 4
Two goals in the opening five minutes put Borussia Dortmund on course for a pulsating 4-2 UEFA Champions League win over Zenit.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Marco Reus punished a lacklustre start from the Russian side, who were playing a competitive fixture for the first time since December 11, as last year's runners-up significantly enhanced their chances of reaching the quarter-finals.
Oleg Shatov pulled a goal back for the hosts 12 minutes into the second half, only for Robert Lewandowski to swiftly restore Dortmund's two-goal advantage with his fifth goal in the competition this season.
A penalty from Hulk in the 69th minute brought Zenit back within a goal once again, yet the hosts then allowed Lewandowski too much room in the penalty area and the Poland international doubled his tally.
The two sides meet again on March 19 with the Bundesliga side holding a considerable advantage having managed four away goals.
Dortmund took control of the game almost immediately as Zenit struggled to get back into the swing of competitive football.
Reus, starting his first game in three weeks, was immediately on the offensive and jinked his way into the penalty area in the fourth minute.
The 24-year-old could have gone down under the challenge of a defender but instead touched the ball to Mkhitaryan, who swept home.
A minute later the visitors were two goals ahead with Mkhitaryan and Reus again involved.
Kevin Grosskreutz laid the Armenian's right-wing cross into the path of Reus and the latter sent a left-footed volley under Yuri Lodygin.
The Russian Premier League leaders slowly worked their way back into the game, but were initially unable to test Roman Weidenfeller.
With half an hour played Dortmund came close to extending their lead further as Lukasz Piszczek and Reus exchanged passes on the edge of the penalty area.
The ball broke for the forward but his curling effort flew just wide of Lodygin's goal.
After withstanding another strong start in the second half, Zenit halved their deficit through Shatov, although there were hints of offside in the build-up.
Salomon Rondon and Shatov both appeared to be offside when the ball was played into the penalty area, but play continued and the Venezuelan striker hit the post before Shatov fired home.
Zenit were only level for four minutes as Lewandowski played a one-two with international team-mate Piszczek and beat Lodygin with a low strike.
A clumsy challenge by Piszczek on Viktor Fayzulin in the 68th minute saw Zenit awarded a penalty, which Hulk emphatically converted.
Yet Lewandowski offered another quick reply, firing low across Lodygin to seal the win in the 71st minute after Reus had robbed Anatoliy Tymoshchuk inside the Zenit half.


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SAN ANTONIO — The Black Mamba didn't tweet. Something about not wanting to be a distraction.
So Kobe Bryant sat at home again on the sofa in Orange County, this time resting his surgically repaired Achilles' tendon and both his thumbs.
The Red Mamba did tweak. And jostle. And shove. And pull. And prod. It was all about being as bothersome as a mosquito at a nudist colony.
Matt Bonner never rested for even a single one of the 29 minutes that he had to contest, confront and confound Dwight Howard.
The Lakers All-Star center scored 16 points, pulled down nine rebounds and blocked four shots, but also picked up five fouls and a technical in another one of those nights when he did so much head-shaking that you wondered if it might fall right off his broad and muscular shoulders.
This is life without Kobe for the Lakers, nobody to bail them out at the end of difficult possessions or do some of the improbable things that might make the Spurs defense loosen up and have to guard the perimeter.
There were times in the first half of Game 2 when Howard was a monster at both ends of the floor, muscling inside for rugged buckets and trying to swat down any shot that the Spurs tried. He snarled after rejecting a Tim Duncan shot and he roared after making back-to-back rejections on Tony Parker.
But Howard also went up for an offensive rebound and swung a hard right elbow that caught Bonner square on his face and sent him to the floor like a bag of rocks.
The red-haired Bonner wore a sheepish smile and a red welt as he stood in front of his locker.
"You knock me down, I'll keep getting up," said Bonner.
Call it the Chumbawamba defense. Maybe that's why none other than Kobe himself bestowed the nickname Red Mamba.
Or maybe it was the 10 points on 4-for-5 shooting — including another running one-hander — dubbed the "Shyhook" by the wags of the Internet.
"Matty's a tough-minded individual," said Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. "He's a heck of a competitor and a great team guy. He'll do whatever we ask him to do. I think his family worries about him and the things we ask him to do out there."
Some of those things are the kind that could have future generations of Bonner's family watching video of him getting abused by the likes of Howard.
"He's really strong, really good, can jump really high," Bonner said. "I'm just doing my best trying not to make the top 10 by getting dunked on."
What he's doing is whatever he can — grabbing Howard by both shoulders from behind to try to stop him from scoring, giving him a little shove in the lower back to throw him off balance, slapping at his wrists, tugging on his jersey or just stepping into his path to let him know that he's always there.
When Howard was asked if Bonner got under his skin, he replied tersely: "No, he didn't."
But here he was barking at Bonner as he came off the bench out of a timeout. There Howard was flapping his arms and complaining to a referee when the Red Mamba's nettling defense resulted in another offensive foul.
"I'm not out there trying to frustrate anybody," Bonner said. "If it got chippy, I didn't notice."
Despite the fact that Parker danced to a 24-point second half, this series has been anything but a waltz for the Spurs. It's been rough, physical and their top two guns — Parker and Duncan — are shooting a combined 31-for-74 (.419) and yet the Spurs have a 2-0 lead because they have been able to stifle the Lakers' inside game with double-teams and a guy from New Hampshire who looks like a lumberjack.
"If you see that (matchup) on paper, you may think that he has no shot, of course," said Manu Ginobili. "He did a wonderful job fronting him, bothering him with activity and behind him we are there to help him."
Every time Howard tried to zig, Bonner was there to zag. When Howard spun, Bonner poked. When Howard dribbled, Bonner prodded. When Howard tried to inhale, Bonner's task was to try to take up all the oxygen.
As the Laker bodies — Bryant, Steve Nash, Steve Blake, Metta World Peace — continue to break down, it puts more and more pressure on Howard to rise up and carry the load. It's the kind of burden that can test a player's limits, take him to the edge and it becomes easier and easier for the likes of Bonner to shove him right over.
Kobe might not tweet anymore in the series, but Bonner will keep right on tweaking.
"No, it's not fun," said the Red Mamba.
But very effective.


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Sunday, May 5, 2013
Stop Digging
It's been a bit of a blur for me since, I'll confess. Even if I hadn't watched the previous evening's loss, the day in, day out jabs from co-workers about whether I was worried yet served as reminders that the team was still struggling to string anything positive together. I'm a guy who spends way more time than is healthy paying attention to the things that happen with this team, and it's even been hard for me to grit my teeth and shake off another series dropped. My alternative has been to simply zone out a little bit. I'll go play for my own softball team or get some yard work done and not feel too terribly if I've happened to choose to do so on a day when they decide to take a 10-run shit-canning.
But they do have a way of pulling you back in, do they not, these Jays? This frustrating, fascinating team provided yet another glimpse on Sunday of just what they can bring to the table. Brandon Morrow went eight innings and had one rough one among them, from which he escaped admirably. They hit line drives and deep flies, they ran the bases relentlessly, and they came away with ten runs.
So, you know, "Today was a good day," he said to nobody in particular, ironically in the same manner of the spouse of a terminal patient providing comfort to visiting relatives.
But recoveries, even the unlikeliest ones, all begin with a good day. What you're hoping for is for the good days to start outnumbering the bad days, and for the bad days to get a little more bearable each time. One good day isn't enough, but it's better than the alternative and better still if the next day follows suit.
Jesus, that sounds pretty melodramatic just reading it back to myself, but here we are. The 2013 Toronto Blue Jays aren't a terminal patient just yet, but the vehicle that hit them wasn't just a freakin' Smart Car making a slow right turn through the crosswalk either. They've been thumped handily on at least four separate occasions, and when they've been close, as Jose Bautista said, every little mistake they've made seems to have cost them a game. They consistently leave themselves very little margin for error, which can make life in the big leagues pretty difficult.
While I'm on a roll with the overwrought metaphors: you can subscribe to the theory that they've dug themselves a bit of a hole from which they can climb out. Maybe you're more extreme -- maybe it's a canyon in your view, from which they may only hope to scale their way to some middling plateau. Maybe you think they've crashed to earth with such velocity that the resulting wreckage is not only incapable of emerging from the smouldering crater it created, but that any salvageable bits should be sold for scrap.
Me? I just want them to stop digging.
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- J. B. Rainsberger said...
This game was almost perfect. If they'd scored only 6 runs, it would have been absolutely perfect. They got a lot of luck, but not so much that they could feel like they didn't deserve the results.
They hit a lot of line drives. A bunch of them fell in, but not all of them. The Seattle defence took away a few hits from them, and they survived. Morrow fell apart for 20 minutes, and they survived. They got one big hit from an unlikely source, but enough hits from the likely sources. They got a few breaks, but not all the breaks.
If nothing else, this game reminds the team, and perhaps the fans, what slightly-more-normal luck looks like. :)
- May 6, 2013 at 12:06 PM
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Headlined by three keynote addresses from leading energy industry experts, the 2013 Southeastern Conference Symposium, titled "Impact of the Southeast in the World's Renewable Energy Future," will be held Feb. 10-12, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.
The trio of keynote speakers includes Sam Baldwin, chief science officer at the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the U.S. Department of Energy; Steven J. Mirshak, global business director for DuPont Cellulosic Ethanol; and Susanne Shine, Ambassador (Deputy Chief of Mission) with the Royal Danish Embassy.
The SEC Symposium addresses a significant scholarly issue across the range of disciplines represented by the Southeastern Conference's 14 member universities. This event showcases their academic excellence and underscores their educational and economic contributions to the vitality of the region, nation and world.
To register, visit www.SECSymposium.com.