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La Maison says rival importer's drinks could harm Japanese whisky's image
Akashi blended whisky
Update 28.7.2011: Eigashima and LWdM released statements saying the Akashi blend was in line with EU regulations.
The Paris-based whisky importer La Maison du Whisky has piled into the controversy over the Akashi blended whisky imported to Europe by its rival Les Whiskies du Monde.
Nonjatta reported at the end of June that the Akashi blend was, according to its makers, made with 66 per cent non-grain spirit.
Nick Sikorski at La Maison du Whisky commented in an email to Nonjatta this week that the whisky could not legally be called whisky in Europe and that Les Whiskies du Monde might be harming the reputation of Japanese whisky by importing it.
"We are worried that indiscriminate product selection, and failure to respect the relevant legislation, can only harm the image of Japanese whisky, an image that we (and our European and Japanese partners) have worked hard to bolster," he said.
"The real problem with this whisky from the point of view of La Maison du Whisky and our partners at Nikka and Suntory is quite simply that this kind of alcohol cannot legally be called whisky in Europe. It may be whisky in Japan, but EU legislation insists that all whisky be made from cereals (and cereals alone), and aged in oak for a minimum of three years. Quite simply, this was obviously not the case for this particular blend, and that is why we object to it being sold in the EU as whisky," Sikorski said.
He said his own discussions with Eigashima, the maker of the whisky, prior to Nonjatta's article had indicated similar ingredients to those revealed by Eigashima President Mikio Hiraishi in an email to Nonjatta.
The use of non-grain spirit in the whisky was, Sikorski said, no surprise to anyone with knowledge of the Japanese alcohol industry: "Sugar-cane spirit--be it derived directly from sugar-cane juice, or indirectly from molasses--is regularly used in the Japanese alcohol industry, in particular in liqueurs, but also in sake of the honjozo, non-junmai variety. So, I wasn't particularly surprised to learn that it figured in this particular whisky."
Sikorski gave further details of his understanding of the storage and origin of whisky included in the blend. Nonjatta has not been able to get confirmation of these details from the maker or importer.
He said there was no issue with Eigashima itself, which he said had always been open about the content of the blend. "There is nothing wrong with his whisky from the point of view of Japanese legislation and it was undoubtedly created with the domestic market in mind," he said. "The 8-year-old and 12-year-old single malts from Eigashima are, to my knowledge, perfectly sound whiskies and we have no objection to them. We even imported the last of the first batch of 8 year old into France last year (as any visitors to the Number One Drinks stand at Whisky Live Paris will surely testify)."
But he said importing the Akashi blend raised very serious issues not only for Les Whiskies du Monde but for the whole Japanese whisky scene outside of Japan.
"If Japanese whisky currently enjoys such a high reputation in the West, it is in part due to very careful work carried out by the main importers: Suntory, Number One Drinks and ourselves at LMDW working for Nikka. If most people think that all Japanese whisky is inherently of very high quality, we have known for some time that that is not always the case, that there exists in Japan average and sometimes even plain bad whisky as indeed there does everywhere else.
"Concentrating on high-quality--and, of course, legal--products requires hard work, dedication and a very good knowledge of local customs and manufacturing methods. While we have no objection to other companies bringing in other Japanese whiskies, we are worried that indiscriminate product selection, and failure to respect the relevant legislation, can only harm the image of Japanese whisky, an image that we (and our European and Japanese partners) have worked hard to bolster," Sikorski said.
Nonjatta has been corresponding with Arnaud Pontoizeau of Les Whiskies du Monde since June 20 on the issue of the content of the Asahi blend. He was asked to comment on La Maison's statement, but he said he could not do so at this stage. We have made clear to him that we are very eager to tell both sides of this issue, and will give full coverage to any comments Les Whiskies wants to make to put this matter straight.
Current European rules define whisky as "a spirit drink produced exclusively by:
(i) distillation of a mash made from malted cereals with or without whole grains of other cereals, which has been:
— saccharified by the diastase of the malt contained therein, with or without other natural enzymes,
— fermented by the action of yeast;
(ii) one or more distillations at less than 94,8 % vol., so that the distillate has an aroma and taste derived from the raw materials used,
(iii) maturation of the final distillate for at least three years in wooden casks not exceeding 700 litres capacity.
The final distillate, to which only water and plain caramel (for colouring) may be added, retains its colour, aroma and taste derived from the production process referred to in points (i), (ii) and (iii).
(b) The minimum alcoholic strength by volume of whisky or whiskey shall be 40 %.
(c) No addition of alcohol as defined in Annex I(5), diluted or not, shall take place.
(d) Whisky or whiskey shall not be sweetened or flavoured, nor contain any additives other than plain caramel used for colouring."
The rules say that spirits described as "blended" must combine: "two or more spirit drinks of the same category, distinguished only by minor differences in composition due to one or more of the following factors:
(a) the method of preparation;
(b) the stills employed;
(c) the period of maturation or ageing;
(d) the geographical area of production.
The spirit drink so produced shall be of the same category of spirit drink as the original spirit drinks before blending."
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They got a legal point, there is no arguing with that. I disagree with the rest of the statement. The only thing that might hurt the reputation of Japanese whisky is bad liquor, and this one is clearly not. I will "import" my own bottles for sure. LWM ought to call it Uisukii, and case closed.
- July 24, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Although there may be a point here, it seems to me LMDW and others are just butt-hurt about a new company moving into their turf. The reality is that only aficionados and whisky anoraks are going to know about this whisky or know where to purchase it in the first place. I have no sympathy for LMDW on this issue, and competition is definitely needed in this sector (don't get me started on their customer service). If one was to get pedantic about all of this then maybe they should also be concerned with non-EU regulation bottle sizes and paying the appropriate local duty/taxes when shipping within the EU.
- July 27, 2011 at 5:09 AM
When LMDW says "harm Japanese whisky's image", they actually mean "harm our monopoly".
For the past 6 years or so, competition has been sorely missed in France when it comes to whisky. And anything that can wipe the cold smugness of LMDW is good enough in my book.
- July 27, 2011 at 8:02 AM


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This week, Virginia politicians from both sides of the aisle and many in the media are trumpeting CNBC's announcement that the Old Dominion is once again the "Best State for Business."
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This won't stop the rhetoric, however, or the bills. There's little doubt that we'll see Delegate Kathy Tran's infamous abortion-at-any-point-through-birth bill again in 2020. We'll see the dozen or so bills elevating sexual behavior to special status in our laws, threatening religious liberty and making many religious small business owners left feeling rather, well, unwelcome.
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News out of Richmond yesterday focused entirely on the General Assembly, which convened a rare Special Session on gun control at the call of the Governor in response to the deadly shooting at a Virginia Beach municipal building on May 31. (Read our critique of the Governor's rhetoric in our blog entitled Why We Need More "Thoughts and Prayers") Realizing that this gathering was little more than a political exercise to boost the Governor's party in November's election, we used the opportunity to meet with as many legislators as possible to discuss other important pro-family issues.
The day was over as quickly as it started. Leaders from both chambers sent the handful of bills introduced to be studied by the Virginia State Crime Commission, and moved to reconvene on November 18.
While some of our Policy team was at the Capitol for the Special Session, others were monitoring the Department of Health's presentation on "Virginia's LGBTQ+ Health Equity Symposium and Data Collection for LGBTQ Populations."
Yes, this is what our state government is busy doing! And we're here to make sure that someone is watching, speaking, and acting on behalf of your values.
The Symposium overview, provided by the state's "Transgender Health Services Specialist", centered largely on recommendations for the state to change its medical processes, forms, and state employee training and policies to fully incorporate transgender ideology into state government. (See sample below.)
It was clear from this meeting that our state government is seeking to eliminate what it believes are "social stigmas" because, according to them, that is the cause of higher levels of HIV, stress, anxiety and even clinical depression in those identifying as LGBTQ+. While its important to treat every person with the utmost dignity and respect and to help every person struggling with physical and mental health issues, it's dangerous of the Department of Health to overlook the reality of the negative health consequences directly associated with these lifestyles.
The Department of Health is also pursuing the same radical compelled speech that caused West Point high school teacher Peter Vlaming to get fired. As the presenter of the study stated, "people need to use preferred pronouns, even if they're uncomfortable with it." Here are some more troubling things we learned at the meeting:
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2. At 603,550 square km, it's only slightly smaller than Texas.
3. Ukrainian tradition dictates that it's capital city, Kiev, was founded by Vikings.
4. It boasts this stunning castle, which you can now eat Italian food in.
5. Stunning artifacts from Ukraine's long – as home to one of the world's oldest recorded cultures – and rich history are currently on display here at HMNS, in our new, two-part exhibition, Ancient Ukraine: Golden Treasures and Lost Civilizations.
Just how stunning? I am so glad you asked. We've just posted a new Flickr set that gives you a sneak peek into this fascinating exhibition.
Want to see more? Check out new Flickr set and visit the museum to experience Ukrainian history for yourself!


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Reserve a Meeting Room
Care & Use
Libraries with Meeting Rooms Meeting Room ApplicationAV Equipment Request & Check-Out Form Art Exhibit Application (Central Library)
Official AFPLS Meeting Room Policy
The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System is pleased to offer free meeting room space for community use. The availability of meeting room space is on a first-come, first-served basis by application.Here's what you need to know to request meeting room space:
• All programs and meetings must be free and open to the public.
• Meeting room space is not available for private meetings and events.
• Those using the library's meeting rooms are subject to the rules set forth in the library system's Code of Conduct.
• Priority for meeting room usage is given to library sponsored programs.
• A completed meeting room application should be submitted to the library manager or designee. Meeting room applications are available on-line or at any library location.
• Individuals signing the Meeting Room Application must have a current AFPLS borrower's card.
• To ensure all groups have equal opportunity to book meeting rooms, organizations and groups can reserve meeting rooms twice per month.
• Permission to meet in the library does not constitute an endorsement of an individual's or group's beliefs.
• Users of library meeting rooms may not at any time use the name, address nor telephone number of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System as the official address or headquarters for any individual, organization or business.
• Due to space constraints, the library may not be able to post flyers or other material relating to meeting room use.
• Refreshments are allowed at some facilities. Please check with the manager.
• Fees may be assessed to meeting room applicants or user groups for the repair of damages to facilities.
• In selected facilities, meetings and programs may continue for 1 hour past closing of the facility.
• Use of the meeting rooms must be in compliance with the ADA.
For more specific information regarding meeting room usage at the Central Library and at branch libraries, please call the facility of interest. Audiovisual equipment is available only at the Central Library and a request form must be completed and submitted to the office of the Central Library Administrator for review and approval. Thank you for your interest in our meeting room facilities.
The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System does not discriminate in making its premises available to the community on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
Reserve a Meeting Room
Groups must hold their meetings during regular library hours. Permission to use a meeting room after normal branch hours must be obtained from the Library Manager/designee when booking the meeting room. Meetings may continue for one hour after closing in branches where the meeting room is completely separate from the rest of the library. Individuals signing the Meeting Room Application form must ensure that the room is in order, the lights are turned off, and the doors are securely locked after the meeting has ended.
Individuals should submit Meeting Room Application forms at least two (2) weeks before the actual event. Rooms are assigned in the order requests are received. Requests should be submitted to the appropriate Library Manager/designee of the library facility where the meeting is planned.
Failure to comply with regulations or abuse (including three [3] "no shows") will result in suspension of the right to use the meeting rooms for one year.
In the event of emergency closing of a unit, every effort will be made by the Library Manager/designee to notify the contact person listed on the application. Notice of cancellation should be made as soon as possible.
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Care & Use of Meeting RoomsGroups planning to have food and/or refreshments during their meeting must receive approval from the Library Manager/designee prior to the meeting. Red punch or foods containing dyes that may stain carpets or equipment are not permitted.
Simple food may be served by groups provided that the food is brought in ready to serve and the group supplies all utensils. The group is responsible for complete cleanup afterwards.The meeting room must be left in the order in which it was found. Tables and chairs may be rearranged, provided they are returned to their original arrangement at the end of the meeting. Facilities will be inspected after each meeting. A fee will be charged to users for repair of damage to facilities or for special cleaning as determined by the Library Manager/designee. Fees for damages to a facility will be assessed to the library card record of the individual who signed the Meeting Room Application.
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Reviewed by David C. (age 7) and Patrick D. (age 7)
We like this book because we like soccer and other sports. We like the pictures because they are colorful and the pictures look like they are really moving. We like the author?s writing. We thought the book was outstanding.
We think people who like sports should read this book. All ages would enjoy it.


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Sending to a Remote Private Message Queue with the Script Task
Message Queuing (also known as MSMQ) makes it easy for developers to communicate with application programs quickly and reliably by sending and receiving messages. A message queue may be located on the local computer or a remote computer, and may be public or private. In Integration Services, the MSMQ connection manager and Message Queue task do not support sending to a private queue on a remote computer. However, by using the Script task, it is easy to send a message to a remote private queue.
If you want to create a task that you can more easily reuse across multiple packages, consider using the code in this Script task sample as the starting point for a custom task. For more information, see Developing a Custom Task.
The following example uses an existing MSMQ connection manager, together with objects and methods from the System.Messaging namespace, to send the text contained in a package variable to a remote private message queue. The call to the M:Microsoft.SqlServer.Dts.ManagedConnections.MSMQConn.AcquireConnection(System.Object) method of the MSMQ connection manager returns a MessageQueue object whose Send method accomplishes this task.
To configure this Script Task example
Create an MSMQ connection manager with the default name. Set the path of a valid remote private queue, in the following format:
Create an Integration Services variable named MessageText of type String to pass the message text into the script. Enter a default message as the value of the variable.
Add a Script Task to the design surface and edit it. On the Script tab of the Script Task Editor, add the
MessageTextvariable to the ReadOnlyVariables property to make the variable available inside the script.
Click Edit Script to open the Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA) script editor.
Add a reference in the script project to the System.Messaging namespace.
Replace the contents of the script window with the code in the following section.
Imports System
Imports Microsoft.SqlServer.Dts.Runtime
Imports System.Messaging
Public Class ScriptMain
Public Sub Main()
Dim remotePrivateQueue As MessageQueue
Dim messageText As String
remotePrivateQueue = _
DirectCast(Dts.Connections("Message Queue Connection Manager").AcquireConnection(Dts.Transaction), _
messageText = DirectCast(Dts.Variables("MessageText").Value, String)
Dts.TaskResult = ScriptResults.Success
End Sub
End Class
using System;
using Microsoft.SqlServer.Dts.Runtime;
using System.Messaging;
public class ScriptMain
public void Main()
MessageQueue remotePrivateQueue = new MessageQueue();
string messageText;
remotePrivateQueue = (MessageQueue)(Dts.Connections["Message Queue Connection Manager"].AcquireConnection(Dts.Transaction) as MessageQueue);
messageText = (string)(Dts.Variables["MessageText"].Value);
Dts.TaskResult = (int)ScriptResults.Success;


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The Good: Quite a forgiving club which should add some distance to your drives.
The Bad: I just can't get used to the way it sets up. I still have questions about the bubble shaft, but that is another article.
Overall: The people who own the club swear by them, but I'm not completely sold. Mid- to high handicappers would probably gain the most by this club. I don't see the game improvement features that would assist a low handicap player too much.


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Flight Operations of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) in Braunschweig and Oberfaffenhofen (where the Flight Operations management is based) operates Europe's largest civilian research fleet of aeroplanes and helicopters. DLR Flight Operations (DLR Flugbetriebe) is responsible for providing and deploying these aircraft. These highly modified aircraft can either be the object for aeronautics research themselves, or they can be used as research platforms on which scientific equipment can be installed for observing Earth and the sea surface, or for atmospheric research.
The ACT/FHS 'Flying Helicopter Simulator' of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) is based on a standard Eurocopter EC 135 type helicopter, which has been extensively modified for use as a research and test aircraft. The mechanical controls, for example, have been replaced by a fly-by-wire/fly-by-light (FBW/FBL) flight control system. Now the control commands are transferred by electric cables and fibre optic cables instead of control rod.
The Airbus A320-232 "D-ATRA", the latest - and largest - addition to the fleet, was deployed by the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) in late 2008. ATRA (Advanced Technology Research Aircraft) is a modern and flexible flight test platform which sets a new benchmark for flying test beds in European aerospace research - and not just because of its size.
The smallest aircraft of DLR's Oberpfaffenhofen flight facility is a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration D-FDLR. The single-engine turboprop aircraft is mainly used by the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) for remote sensing. It is especially well suited for camera flights, such as those with the HRSC (High Resolution Stereo Camera), operated by DLR and also used in space missions.
The Dassault Falcon 20E (registration D-CMET) has been extensively modified for use in research by DLR. The DLR flight facility in Oberpfaffenhofen primarily uses it for atmospheric research. International research teams measure trace gases and aerosols directly from on board the aircraft, and they collect air samples for subsequent laboratory analysis.
The Discus-2c DLR heralds the start of a new generation of research gliders in almost every respect, coming in gradually to replace the reference glider DG 300 17.
The Dornier DO 228-101 (registration D-CODE), an airborne universal research platform, is used by the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) for an exceptionally wide range of experiments. For instance, it is used to conduct laminar flow investigations of aerofoil profiles, test optical sensors that are capable of creating a synthetic outside view and flight guidance systems, and conduct remote sensing missions.
The twin-engine turboprop Dornier Do 228-212 (registration D-CFFU) is primarily used for remote-sensing missions by DLR's Oberpfaffenhofen flight facility. It has a large box-shaped cabin and large cabin floor openings. This makes it especially well suited for setting up special camera systems such as the High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC), which is also used for space observation.
DLR uses the powerful four-seater DR 400/200R Remorqueur - D-EDVE aircraft primarily as a glider tug. In addition, it is used as a transport aircraft and for pilot training. The single-engine DR 400/200R aircraft is based on a Jodel Robin DR 400 made by the French Apex Group.
The five-seater Eurocopter BO 105 helicopter is based on a light, multi-purpose utility helicopter made by Messerschmitt-Bölkow Blohm GmbH (MBB), and has been significantly modified for its use as a universal research platform by the German Aerospace Center's (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) Braunschweig flight facility.
The new HALO (High Altitude and Long Range Research Aircraft) research aircraft heralds a new chapter in the history of German atmospheric research and Earth observation. HALO is based on a Gulfstream G 550 ultra-long range business jet. The combination of range, cruising altitude, payload and comprehensive instrumentation make the aircraft a globally unique research platform.
The single-seat DG 300-17, made of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), may look like an ordinary glider, but it is in fact quite extraordinary. The performance of the DG 300 has been accurately measured and it is used as a reference to assess the performance of other gliders. In cooperation with the Technische Universität (TU) Braunschweig, it has been specially equipped with the instruments needed for this task. It thus acts as a measuring device for other gliders - in a way, it is the calibration standard for determining their speed polars. The speed polar shows the rate of descent of an aircraft versus its horizontal airspeed.
The Antares DLR-H2 research aircraft is the world's first piloted aircraft to be powered exclusively by fuel cells, ensuring that it takes off, flies and lands without emitting any carbon dioxide.
Powered by a 200 hp Lycoming piston engine, the single-engine LFU 205 was in service since 1984 at the Braunschweig (Brunswick) flight facility of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR). As the first aircraft of this class with a composite construction, it was used as a development test bed for laminar aerofoil profiles.
For more than twenty years, ATTAS (Advanced Technologies Testing Aircraft System) has been the large flying test bed of the German Aerospace Center (DLR). ATTAS was primarily designed as a "flying simulator", to simulate the flying behaviour of other - real (existing) or virtual - aircraft.


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Subway directions to Faneuil Hall Marketplace:
Ride the T - It's easy!
Blue Line to Aquarium/Faneuil Hall
Orange Line to State St. or Haymarket
** Discounted parking at 75 State Street Garage conveniently located on Broad Street - Open 24 hours! 75statestreet.clickandpark.com
Monday - Saturday: 10AM - 9PM
Sunday: 11PM - 7PM
Located in the historic heart of Boston, Faneuil Hall Marketplace beckons visitors to walk through history and experience what has become New England's #1 destination. This magical place in the center of Boston is like no other! It is as alive today as it was in 1742 when our nation's fathers proclaimed it "The Cradle of Liberty." Enjoy world renowned street performers. Browse and shop over 75 locally loved shops and specialty pushcarts. Smell and taste wonderfully diverse ethnic foods in the Quincy Market Colonnade - the largest international food hall in New England.
To redeem for your VIP Welcome Packet of discounts, simply show your AAA Card at the Boston Pewter Company, located in the South Market.


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It's hard to imagine there's a lucrative business in making fake plastic for faulty accelerator pedal arms in Aston Martins, but it appears we've been proven wrong.
No one has been injured from these subpar plastic pieces, but it has thrown a major(ish) automakers for a loop. And aside from how absurd this recall sounds, there's a serious issue about how one little player making a tiny part can create some hysteria.
Mailbox Cancer sees that bigger problem:
Counterfeit plastic?
You're telling me that the Chinese figured out a way to craft a material that mimics the characteristics of plastic but is in-fact AN IMPOSTOR MATERIAL? What in the hell could it possibly BE?
Glued-together sawdust? Nope, that's MDF.
Wheat, dairy product, and protein whipped and molded into a hard shape? Nope, that's over-done pancakes.
Solidified plant protein poured into a biodegradable shape? Nope, those are the straws that you put in your bottle of Coke that mysteriously dissolve when you chew on the end.
The only answer: they've crafted a material that fits nowhere on our scientific table of elements, and stabilized it in a form that seamlessly counterfeits plastic products, which is sold in hundreds of billions of dollars worth of other products and industries around the world – but only dissolves and cripples the entirety of human civilization when we need it most.
"We wait until they get so big they can't even move – then, we walk out of the shadows ... walk quietly out of the dark ...
... and strike."
China has won.
Actually, Maserati has won because that Ghibli ad officially ties in with everything now.
Photo: Getty Images


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MadCap Software at a Glance
Founded in early 2005 and based in San Diego, California, MadCap Software is a trusted resource for thousands of companies around the globe for single-source, multi-channel authoring and publishing solutions, including multimedia and translation management. Our products are used to create corporate intranets, online Help systems, policy & procedure manuals, video tutorials, knowledge bases, ebooks, user guides and more. Our services include product training, consulting services, translation and localization and an advanced developer certification program.
MadCap Flare is the only software, corporate or retail, that knows and respects the way I work. It 'feels my pains' and has good remedies for several of them."
MadCap Software was formed by industry veterans with more than a decade of experience with the objective to develop great products and back them with world-class support.
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And as technical communicators and documentation specialists, MadCap Software understands the complexities of the profession: authors need to get the right information, to the right people, at the right time, in the right language, on the device of the end-users' choosing.
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Headquartered in San Diego, California, with offices in Austin, Texas, MadCap Software is home to some of the most experienced software developers, product experts and technical support specialists in the documentation industry.


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When you're ready to make an offer on a home, anticipation is high. For many, this can be a stressful time. But it's important to trust your expert real estate sales associate and rely on your negotiating strategy to help you get the best deal possible. Your offer, once accepted, will ultimately become a binding sales contract. When compiling the offer, make sure every pertinent piece of information is included. Your offer should include:
Once you've made your offer and submitted it to the seller, be prepared for counteroffers. The support your real estate agent provides during the negotiation process is priceless. Remember to remain patient, and let your sales professional act as a liaison between you and the seller or the seller's agent. Common counteroffers include flexibility on pricing, closing date, and appliances.
Contingencies can be a powerful tool in protecting your interests, but they also can weaken your negotiating position. If you currently own a home, your offer might need to be contingent on selling it. If you're uncertain about the structural integrity of the home, you might want to have a home-inspection contingency. Work with your agent to design a plan that will strategically help you compete in any situation.
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I love me some Georgetown University basketball, and am happy to pay for the privilege of possessing season tickets. (Well, that is when the Hoyas win pretty regularly and don't deliver too many abominations like this one.) I'm also more than willing to make the hoops club "donation" that's required to secure my seats. But it's high time to end the ludicrous college sports scam—especially in light of our fast-approaching rendezvous with the "fiscal cliff"—that is the tax deduction for ticket-securing "charitable" donations.
My forced giving, to be honest, is pretty small: $100 per seat for some decent, lower bowl (though not center court) seats. But it's not like I'm spending the dough to support, say, a new science center, or endow a professorship. No, it's going to support big-time, constantly televised, money-making sports entertainment. And, of course, it is the fun of being an in-person fan—not my selfless desire to, say, engineer mitochondria to better serve humanity—that is animating my "charity." Nonetheless, 80 percent of my donation is tax deductible.
At many big-time sports schools, and for better seats than mine, such forced philanthropy can be much pricier. At some institutions, such as the University of Texas and the University of North Carolina, it is impossible to nail down just how much people have to donate per seat beyond sticker prices because one accumulates donation points over time. Just to make it onto the UT benefits chart, however, you have to donate at least $150, and the top-line is $25,000. Texas A&M lets you know that for "priority" football tickets you'll have to give between $45 and $3,900 per seat. And for most of the lower-bowl seats at the University of Kentucky's Rupp Arena, basketball season tickets require donations of between $850 and $5,000. But don't worry—part of the price can be handled by corporate matching funds!
If people want to donate generously to college sports programs—including cash-cow football and basketball—that's fine. And I don't want government getting any more money than it already has … and flushes down noble-sounding toilets. But giving favored tax status to forced donations for season tickets, as if one were donating to famine relief or cancer research? Even without the nation facing a $16 trillion—and growing—debt, that's ridiculous.
Cross-posted from SeeThruEdu.com


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Bomb Threat
In the event you receive a bomb threat, please try to gather the following information.
- Where is the bomb right now?
- When is the bomb going to go off?
- What type of bomb is it?
- What does the bomb look like?
- What will cause the bomb to explode?
- Who planted the bomb?
- Why was the bomb planted?
- When was the bomb planted?
- How did the person get the bomb in the building?
- What is your name?
- What is your phone number?
- What is your address?
Listen for any background noise.
Listen for any unusual characteristics of the caller's voice.
Try to remember the caller's exact words and write them down immediately.
Write down the caller ID information displayed on your phone.
Immediately contact LCC Police by dialing 911 from a campus phone or (517) 483-1800 from a non-campus phone. Provide the dispatcher with all the information you gathered about the bomb threat call.
If the building that is the subject of the bomb threat is to be evacuated, follow the Building Evacuation guidelines.
When leaving a building due to a bomb threat, stay alert to your surroundings. Immediately report any suspicious persons or objects to LCC Police by dialing 911 from a campus phone or (517) 483-1800 from a non-campus phone.
Extend the distance to stay away from the affected building from 100 feet to 300 feet.
Emergency Management Department
Gannon Bldg, Room 2154
Phone: (517) 483-1572
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Summer Warms Pluto's Icy North main content.
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NASA has recently released images from the Hubble Space Telescope that catch Pluto changing with the seasons. The images, which were taken of the distant dwarf planet in 2002 and 2003, show dramatic changes in the appearance of Pluto's polar surfaces. Compared to images taken in 1994, Pluto's north pole is getting brighter, and its south pole is getting darker. Astronomers believe that its icy northern surface is melting, while the southern hemisphere's pole is freezing. This is evidence that summertime is approaching for Pluto's northern hemisphere.
Earth's seasons result from our planet's tilt: its rotational axis is angled about 23 degrees off its orbital axis. When this tilt orients one hemisphere toward the Sun, summer occurs in that half of the Earth. The solar radiation hits that hemisphere more directly and for a longer period of time each day. At the same time, the opposite hemisphere experiences a winter season, because it receives solar rays that are less direct.
Pluto experiences seasons largely for the same reason, but its cycles are more complicated than Earth's. The dwarf planet's rotational axis is tilted a whopping 120 degrees, so its seasonal effects are more extreme. Unlike Earth, whose orbit follows nearly a perfect circle around the Sun over 365 days, Pluto has a slightly elliptical (oval-shaped) orbit that takes 248 years. This results in complex patterns of radiation over time, making Pluto a challenging world to understand. Continued observations from Hubble as well as the New Horizons spacecraft now traveling toward Pluto will help scientists test and refine their theories about Pluto's seasonal surface changes.


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|Blacky and Cheri, taken about 1954
|"Jane"...quite the fashion statement!
"Those Old Memories" will include stories, photographs, genealogy, scrapbooking, recipes, and interesting history of my family. Some family surnames: Troyer, Gardner, Moore, Hopkins, Allen, Amsberry, McPherson, Wyatt, Godfrey, Lee, Henley, Cutbirth, Tudor, Gustafsson, Larson, Hellgren, Farley, Harshbarger, Harvey, McComsey, Johnston, Hyndman, and Buchanan.
|Blacky and Cheri, taken about 1954
|"Jane"...quite the fashion statement!
You were a cute "Jane." Blacky was such a special dog!!ReplyDelete
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