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Your Life Path number guides you toward romantic success
In Numerology, the most important number to look at in relationships, especially romantic relationships, is your Life Path number. However, taking into account the vast collection of numbers in each individual's Numerology chart, this is by no means the only number to consider, so the compatibility descriptions that follow should not be taken as the final word.
First, you'll need to determine your Life Path number.
1 Life Path number
If you have a 1 Life Path, your most compatible partners are 3 and 5, as both those numbers have the kind of disposition that helps them put up with a bossy and opinionated 1. The happy-go-lucky 3 in particular gets along with the more serious and self-conscious 1 simply by ignoring -- or making light of -- your need to be in charge, while the flexible and adventurous 5 adds a dynamic energy that benefits both of you to the relationship. The very loving and caring 6 also gets along quite well with a 1, but then, the harmonious 6 gets along with just about every number.
If you happen to connect with another 1, you may have a passionate, short-lived relationship, but the problem of two captains on one ship will quickly put a strain on that. Similarly, the authoritative, entrepreneurial 8 should be avoided, as the 1 and 8 don't seem to be able to have a relationship that is not in a constant state of competition. The gentle, sensitive, and diplomatic 2 can be a great complement to the 1, but they generally get along better in a work or business relationship, not a romantic relationship. The spiritual, contemplative, and introspective 7 can be a good friend and enlightening tutor to the 1, elevating it to a higher realm of insight and perception, but as a romantic partner the combination usually doesn't work very well.
2 Life Path number
If you have a 2 Life Path, your most harmonious relationships will come with the visionary 8 or the humanitarian, aristocratic 9. The business-minded 8 is especially a good match, as the subtle 2 fits the decisive, industrious 8 both in a romantic or business relationship. The classy, composed, but somewhat aloof 9 is also a good match, as is the protective, loving and forgiving 6.
The down-to-earth, dependable 4 can seem to be a good fit for a 2 initially, but will, after some time, bore you to death, as will the serious, introverted 7. The 1 and 2 combination sometimes works well, but only if the different roles are properly understood; you accept the fact that the 1 has the last word, but you get to decide what that word will be (i.e. you get to manipulate, something you were born to do anyway). Hooking up with a dynamic 5 Life Path can be a wonderful, passionate, adventurous relationship lacking anything remotely boring. However, a warning is in place: the often irresponsible and indulgent 5 can wreak havoc on a vulnerable and feminine 2. The sunny, optimistic 3 can be a good connection, but as with the 5, there is little discipline and focus with a 3 and, as a result, the 2 has to make up for that deficiency by carrying more than his or her share of the weight.
3 Life Path number
If you have a 3 Life Path, your favorite relationships in the past have probably been 5s and 7s. The adaptable, daring and adventurous 5 suits your need for unpredictability and chaos, while the quiet, introverted and often mystical 7 adds depth and appreciation to your life experience. In fact, of all the number combinations that tend to not only get along well, but actually complement and elevate each other to the point that the whole is bigger than the sum of its parts, the 3 and 7 is probably it.
The solid, practical, trustworthy 4, on the other hand, should be avoided, even though its qualities would serve the relationship well (after all, a bit of grounding would not harm you) -- when the 3 and 4 are together they just seem to draw the worst out of each other. While you might initially be attracted to the authoritative and physically impressive 8, he or she may well drive you up the wall with unrelenting criticism. On the other hand, the equally critical and domineering 1, for some reason gets away with it, and the two of you get along very well. The always forgiving and intuitive 2 can be an excellent fit too, and usually results in a lasting, harmonious relationship. The 6, normally the most harmonious of all numbers, does not thrive well in the company of a 3, and vice versa. This is mostly due to the flaky and undisciplined nature of the 3. This lack of focus and discipline is also the reason you should avoid a relationship with another 3.
4 Life Path number
If you have a 4 Life Path, your need for a lasting, solid relationship is stronger than any other number. Not because you don't like to be alone, but because you value the grounded and routine lifestyle associated with long relationships. For that reason, you will want to avoid the playful, unpredictable 3, as well as the attractive, but dynamic and restless 5.
On the other hand, the focused, determined 1 suits you very well, as does the goal-oriented 8. The 8 in particular is a good match, as both of you are organized and disciplined, but where the 8 is more of a visionary, you are a detail-oriented person -- a great combination in romance as well as business. You get along with the motherly (or fatherly) 6 very well also, but be forewarned: when a 4 and a 6 start a family, it usually means lots of kids. Hooking up with the worldly and often remote 9 can be problematic; your down-to-earth and practical nature simply doesn't work well with the idealistic dreamer that is a 9. A more balanced and often surprisingly dynamic and lasting relationship is possible between a 4 and a 7, as the spiritual, genuine and thought-provoking 7 is a constant source of wonder and admiration to the grounded 4.
5 Life Path number
If you are a 5 Life Path, you have a wide choice of potential romantic partners, however, making any one of them last will be mostly up to your partner because, while you are loyal and devoted, you are also restless and in constant need of change; hence, the need for a partner who is neither predictable nor demanding. The always in the forefront, always daring and courageous 1 comes to mind, as does the playful, imaginative and optimistic 3. The protective and sacrificing 6 also can be a good match as is, surprisingly, the philosophical and earnest 7. In fact, the 7 and 5 combination is an excellent match as the dynamic, impatient, but undisciplined and self-indulgent 5 and the solemn, reclusive 7 balance each other out.
Hooking up with a practical and steady 4 seems, on paper at least, to be a match made in heaven, but quickly turns sour as you get bored with the predictable 4, while your changing, undisciplined nature offends your partner. The goal-oriented 8 and the idealistic, responsible 9 are also unwilling to put up with your constant need for something else, something new, something you haven't tried yet.
While the rule of thumb is that two people with the same Life Path generally don't make the best romantic relationships, the 5 is the exception. Two 5s together often form a wonderful, passionate and never boring partnership, and because the 5 requires freedom, independence and an adventurous, often outdoorsy lifestyle, they are particularly well suited for each other. However, there is an ever present danger of self-indulgence, as the 5 has difficulty with moderation, whether alcohol, sex, over-eating or any other vice.
6 Life Path number
If you have a 6 Life Path, you can potentially have a harmonious, lasting relationship with any other number. Your willingness to sacrifice is like a safety net within any relationship. Add to that your limitless ability to give love and care, and you are everyone's favorite partner. However, that doesn't mean certain Life Path numbers aren't more desirable or easier to work with than others. The gentle 2 should be listed at the top, as both numbers are guided by the heart more than the mind. Followed by the conscientious and sympathetic 9, the strong and authoritative 8 and the driven, heroic 1 -- all numbers you get along with fine. A bit more of a challenging match might be the self-motivated 5. The scattered, irresponsible 3 is probably the least desirable of all.
7 Life Path number
If you have a 7 Life Path, you are the least likely of all numbers to get married and stay married. There may not be a shortage of relationships, but your critical nature and your lofty dreams and expectations are difficult for anyone to live up to. This is not as bad as it seems, as your ability to enjoy your life does not depend on a romantic, long-term relationship as much as it does other numbers. In addition, many 7s eventually do get married, but they usually tie the knot later in life and not always because they want a family. They just finally found a partner who challenges them intellectually, has a certain amount of maturity and insight and allows for enough space and quiet time to indulge in your contemplations and daydreaming. Among the numbers most suitable to you are the witty, sunny and creative 3, as well as the always surprising and intellectually sharp 5, due to the fact that both these numbers challenge you in ways no other numbers do. You like the company of a 3 because its imagination expands your otherwise limited, rational horizons. You like the 5 simply because you never know what will come next.
You don't care much for the 2 because you see him or her as superficial and sentimental, while the 1 is just too domineering. You perceive the 8 as overly materialistic, an absolute no-no in your world of spiritual and philosophical values, and the 9 is too aloof (you may be somewhat introverted, but you are not distant or remote ... in fact, once you do make a connection, you seek depth and openness, not secrecy and separation).
8 Life Path number
If you have an 8 Life Path, you will probably select a partner whom you can guide and control at least to some extent. That doesn't mean you look for a demure doormat, you just don't compromise well and you like to be in charge. For that reason, both the feminine 2 and the loving and sacrificing 6 tend to be good choices, while the aggressive, independent 1 will make it a habit to fight you every inch of the way. The freedom-loving 5 also is not a good choice, nor is the creative, artistic, but flaky and irresponsible 3. As you can see, your choices are limited simply because you insist on wearing the pants. An interesting aspect of the 8 is its ability to balance the material and the spiritual worlds. Unfortunately, the 7 does not always recognize seeing only your material side, and for that reason, tends to have little good to say about an 8. Otherwise, based on the premise that opposites attract, it might actually be a pretty good match.
A good choice, if not your potentially best choice, is the 4. Not because you can control it, it controls itself, but due to the fact that in so many other ways you are compatible; you are both grounded, methodical, logic-driven, practical, disciplined and goal-oriented. In fact, while a romantic relationship between a 4 and an 8 works well because you have so much in common, a business or work relationship works even better since you also supplement each other; you see the larger picture, while no detail escapes the 4.
9 Life Path number
If you have a 9 Life Path, you are perhaps the most challenged of all numbers in the relationship department. You are secretive and you keep your distance. Figuratively speaking, you don't like to show yourself naked, not just because it makes you feel vulnerable, which it does, but also because you see it as lacking class and sophistication. You have an aristocratic streak and value your sense of separation. You can be a great and loyal friend, but you don't expose your deeper fears or dreams even to those closest to you. For this reason, you enter a relationship the way someone who can't swim enters the pool; slowly and ready to back away at any time.
At the same time, there are several Life Path numbers that are quite compatible with you, especially the intuitive and sensitive 2, who sees through your artificial defenses anyway. Another good match is the always protective and loving 6, with whom you have much in common, including a sense of community and a genuine and idealistic humanitarian streak. Surprisingly, the 3 can also make a great connection, as both of you are creative, artistic and have imagination, and the 3's sense of humor is a wonderful offset to your more intense nature.
You may want to avoid the erratic 5, as well as the intellectually offbeat 7. The 1 and the 9 are on opposite ends of the spectrum, which may be the reason they are often romantically attracted to each other and, while the two of them rarely are able to work together, in a personal relationship they often do quite well; another example of opposites attracting each other.


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Ebstein's anomaly is a rare heart defect. In a normal heart, the blood flows in from the body to the right atrium. It then goes into the right ventricle. Next, the blood travels to the lungs through the pulmonary valve. Here, it picks up fresh oxygen. The blood returns to the left atrium and goes into the left ventricle. The blood moves out to the rest of the body.
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Ebstein's anomaly is present at birth. It is not known exactly why the heart does not develop normally.
Specific risk factors for Ebstein's anomaly are not clear. Two possible risk factors include:
Symptoms vary depending on how severe the defect is. In some cases, there may not be any symptoms. In other cases, symptoms may include:
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Talk with the doctor about the best treatment plan for your child. Often, surgery is needed right away. Treatment options include:
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Your child will have regular exams from a heart specialist. In some cases, your child may need antibiotics before some dental or medical procedures. This is to prevent infections.
There are no current guidelines to prevent Ebstein's anomaly because the cause is unknown. Getting appropriate prenatal care is always important.
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Ebstein's anomaly. American Heart Association website. Available at:
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/CongenitalHeartDefects/AboutCongenitalHeartDefects/Ebsteins-Anomaly_UCM_307025_Article.jsp. Updated November 20, 2012. Accessed May 30, 2014.
Ebstein's anomaly. Cincinnati Children's Hospital website. Available at:http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/e/ebstein. Updated December 2012. Accessed May 30, 2014.
About Ebsteins. Ebsteins Society website. Available at:
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Ebstein anomaly of the tricuspid valve. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
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Symptoms and diagnosis of congenital heart defects. American Heart Association website. Available at:
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Undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS) – improved requirements for depositaries and fund managers – Frequently asked questions
1. What is a UCITS fund?
Investment funds are specially constituted investment vehicles, created with the sole purpose of gathering assets from investors, and investing those assets in a diversified pool of assets. By investment in investment funds, small investors can buy exposure to a professionally-managed and diversified basket of financial or other assets. Overheads are spread over the pool of investors, reducing average cost for the investor.
A UCITS fund is an investment fund regulated at European level. UCITS funds were first introduced in 1985. Since then the UCITS Directive1 has offered European investors a wide range of high quality and safe investment products. The subsequent reforms of the Directive (2001 and 2009) have built upon the high level of investor protection and prudential supervision ensured by the Directive.
The standards introduced in the UCITS rules have also contributed to the success of the UCITS brand in third countries (notably in Asia and Latin America) where UCITS funds domiciled in the EU enjoy a significant investor base. The requirements relating to depositaries that act on behalf of undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS) are one of the key building blocks within the UCITS framework and aim primarily to ensure a high level of investor protection.
2. What is a UCITS depositary?
A UCITS depositary is an entity that is independent from the UCITS fund and the UCITS fund's investment manager. Neither the fund manager nor any prime brokers that act as so-called 'counterparties' to a fund may also act as the fund's depositary. The independence of a depositary is necessary because the depositary essentially acts both as a supervisor (the 'legal conscience') of a UCITS fund, overseeing certain fund transactions (redemptions and investor payments to the fund) and as a custodian over the fund's assets.
In addition, a depositary retains for safekeeping the assets in which a UCITS invests and thus maintains the UCITS' and its investors' property interests. While the safekeeping of investors' assets is a core task of the depositary, the depositary also performs certain oversight functions. These functions include:
3. Why is a depositary so important for investors?
While the fund manager makes investment decisions for the fund, the third-party depositary is in charge of holding the fund's assets in custody on behalf of investors.
The assets of the UCITS are segregated from the assets of both the depositary and the manager. Therefore, the UCITS assets are protected in case of a default by the manager or the depositary. This is a crucial pillar of investor protection in the UCITS framework.
In April 2012 total assets of UCITS amounted to almost €6 trillion, which represents a major part of the wider European investment market. Roughly 85% of the European investment fund sector's assets are managed within funds governed by the UCITS framework. Proper safekeeping of UCITS assets is therefore of great importance for UCITS investors in Europe, as well as for investors in third countries.
4. What does the proposal include?
The Commission proposal for amendments to the UCITS directive (2009/65/EC) (UCITS V) focuses on three areas, namely:
(1) clarification of the UCITS depositary's functions and improvements to provisions governing their liability, should assets be lost in custody;
(2) the introduction of rules on remuneration policies that must be applied to key members of the UCITS managerial staff; and
(3) harmonisation of the minimum administrative sanctions that are to be available to supervisors in case of key violations of the UCITS rules.
The amendments set out detailed rules on the tasks of depositaries and specify which entities can act as depositaries. These amendments broadly follow the approach on such rules for depositaries as they are already set up in the legal framework for fund managers managing investment funds dedicated to professional investors, the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive (2011/61/EU).
The amendments also clarify the tasks of depositary, including those related to financial instruments that can be held in custody such as stocks or bonds, and those related to other financial instruments such as derivative instruments.
The amendments also harmonise the depositary's oversight functions and establish conditions that govern any delegations of depositary tasks to third parties.
The proposal also better clarifies the depositary's scope of liability. In case of the loss of assets held in custody, the depositary will have to provide replacement assets to investors, without the latter having to undertake lengthy litigation to establish liability.
The amendments relating to remuneration policies require these to apply to the staff of management companies that can take decisions that have a material impact on risk profile of a fund and the management company.
The financial crisis also revealed discrepancies in the approach of supervisors to the sanctioning of breaches of UCITS rules. The Commission has proposed to introduce minimum administrative sanctioning powers that must be available to supervisors.
5. Why has Commission limited the scope of the amendments only to three main areas?
This proposal reflects lessons learned from a number of failures in the UCITS market that have led to losses of assets by UCITS investors, notably in connection with the Madoff incident. The AIFM Directive already includes safeguards that aim to mitigate the negative consequences of such failures for investors. It is necessary to extend these safeguards to retail investors as soon as possible.
With respect to other areas related to the UCITS framework, including money market funds, the use of collateral, liquidity management and the use of derivative instruments, the Commission believes more work and stakeholder consultation is needed to assess the robustness of the current framework. The Commission remains committed to taking all steps necessary to protect the UCITS brand's good reputation, and plans to consult shortly on several other aspects of the UCITS framework.
6. How will retail investors benefit from this proposal?
The proposed amendments will enhance those safeguards that are already embedded in the UCITS framework. Uniform rules on the current tasks of the depositary, on the conditions and diligence to be applied when delegating these tasks to third parties, and on the liability of depositaries have the potential to boost investment and increase confidence in the UCITS brand, especially where UCITS are sold cross-border. Currently, Member States apply different standards on depositaries which means that consumers benefit from different levels of protection depending on in which country they have invested.
Harmonising these rules will benefit retail investors by reducing uncertainty and ensuring they can continue to trust UCITS, whether marketed cross-border or not. The same holds for rules on remuneration and sanctions. Moreover, enhanced provisions on the delegation of tasks by depositaries, their due diligence, and their liability will provide for greater confidence in UCITS that invest in emerging markets in particular. This could ultimately widen the breadth of investment opportunities for retail investors.
7. What are the main differences between the provisions on depositaries in the AIFM directive and this proposal?
UCITS are open to retail investors. Therefore, a level of investor protection similar to the one contained in the AIFM Directive (which is focused on professional investors) is indispensable. In some instances, the AIFMD rules have been adapted to reflect the potential retail profile of UCITS investors. In relation to remuneration policies, the proposal reflects the approach taken with respect to AIF managers.
With regard to the types of firm that can be depositaries, the Commission has concluded that only credit institutions and regulated investment firms should be eligible to act as UCITS depositaries. These institutions provide sufficient guarantees in terms of prudential regulation, capital requirement and effective supervision. A small number of other institutions in the EU that at present are allowed to be UCITS depositaries will need to transform themselves either into credit institutions or investment firms should they wish to remain eligible to be UCITS depositaries.
With regard to the segregation of assets, the Commission has proposed to strengthen guarantees that the assets of the UCITS will always be kept separate from the assets of the depositary, in case of a default of the depositary or its sub-custodian.
Where the custody of assets has been delegated to a sub-custodian in a third country, a depositary will not be allowed to discharge its liability through a contractual arrangement -- even when such delegation is mandatory under the rules of that third country. The Commission believes that it would be inappropriate and unfeasible to require retail investors to understand the consequences of such contracts. The proposed solution should help build the trust of investors in the role of the depositary by ensuring consistency in what they can expect.
8. What are the costs and benefits?
This proposal addresses certain issues that have arisen during the financial crisis. The main purpose of the proposal is to improve protection for UCITS investors. Current differences in implementation of requirements concerning a depositary's responsibilities could undermine the reputation of UCITS as a robust legal framework suited to the needs of retail investors.
Harmonisation of the rules on the depositaries and remuneration policies across the EU will increase legal certainty for both investors in UCITS and UCITS managers and depositaries. The proposal is broadly based on the provisions on depositaries in the AIFM Directive. Consistency between UCITS and the AIFM directive should limit the costs related to the implementation of new requirements in both areas. The Commission is convinced that this proposal will contribute to the further development of the UCITS market and increased investment in UCITS by European and international investors.
9. When will UCITS V be in place?
The proposal of the Commission will now go to the European Parliament and the Council for their consideration under the codecision procedure. Once they reach agreement, Member States usually have two years to transpose the provisions into their national laws and regulations, meaning that the new rules could apply by the end of 2014. By this date, the necessary package of implementing measures should also be adopted.
Directive 2009/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on the coordination of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS), OJ L302, 17.11.2009, p 32.
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My 15-year-old son and I set out to do C2C2C yesterday, having already done C2C twice in the past couple of years. We started from Ramon Rd. at 5 a.m., a little later than I would have liked but we were driving up from San Diego. There were no other cars parked there and we saw only 4 other parties on Skyline, which was surprising given the perfect weather. As others have noted, there is no snow on Skyline. We made it to Grubbs Notch in 6 hours and spent about 30 minutes at the ranger station, resting and filling water. At this point, despite prior successful C2C efforts and recent training, I was feeling pretty beat and was not sure I could continue to the summit. I decided to press on and play it by ear. Once at Wellman's Divide, I knew I was done. I decided to rest there and allow my son to continue to the summit without me. He was full of energy and made it there and back in 2 hours. Resting at Wellman's Divide with perfect weather, amazing views, and the company of fellow hikers, was a fantastic way to spend two hours. Trail conditions, by the way, consisted of slushy snow from Round Valley to Wellman's Divide, and the same to the summit. We did not use our microspikes but were thankful for our trekking poles. Also, there was ample water flowing from the pipe at Round Valley.
We returned to the ranger station for one more fill up and then walked towards to the tram station. We decided there was no way we were going to walk up that concrete ramp from hell, so we opted to hike down Skyline instead. The hike down from Grubb's Notch was a lot of fun for the first 3,000 feet— clear, cool weather, not a soul on the trail, and rapid progress. The next 5,000 went from "wow, this is taking a long time" to absolute tedium in the last few miles, with its relentless knee-pounding and a valley floor that never seemed to get any closer. We finally made it to the car, one long day indeed.
So my son successfully completed C2C2C, while I only did C2W2C(?). If anyone is aware of anyone younger than 15 years old completing C2C2C, I would be interested in hearing about it.


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7 Tips for a Starting a Successful Customer Loyalty Program
7 Tips for a Starting a Successful Customer Loyalty Program
Got a loyalty card in your wallet?
Small business loyalty programs are a great way of showing customers that they are valued. They encourage return business and help you gather information about your customer demographic. Loyalty programs can also boost your marketing efforts. According to Experian CheetahMail, email campaigns that target loyalty program members are more successful – generating higher open rates, transaction levels and revenue. Even emails that invite prospects to join loyalty programs outperform regular email blasts.
Of course, getting your loyalty program right is critical. Industry experts believe the future of loyalty programs lies in mobile technology. But not everyone has a smartphone or the right app loaded to take advantage of your program. The key is creating a program that is accessible to all and easy to use.
Here are seven tips for starting a small business loyalty program:
The Easy Way to Go – A Loyalty Punch Card
If you're new to loyalty programs and want a low-tech option, the simple punch card formula is a good place to start. Just design and print out a card and offer a free gift after a certain number of purchases have been made. There are a few obvious drawbacks to this method – you can't track consumer demographics and the program is 100 percent reliant on customers' carrying that card around with them in their wallet. That's if they even remember it's there!
Start an Opt-In Program
Another easy option is to set-up a simple "sign-up for offers/rewards" program. Ask customers to share their email addresses and add them to an opt-in email list – you can do this online or at the point of sale. This form of email sign-up eases the application process and spares your customer the hassle of having them download an app or share heaps of personal information. In exchange, you'll promise to send them regular communications and special offers only available to loyalty members. As mentioned above, email campaigns that target loyalty members can be a great source of revenue – and, of course, are trackable.
Consider a Premium Loyalty Program
If you want to reward customers who spend the most, develop a program that limits who may be eligible to qualify. Use your customer relationship management software to track higher value purchases over time and invite customers who meet certain thresholds to join. Alternatively, simply invite high-spending consumers to sign up for your program at the point of sale.
Offer Branded Loyalty Membership Cards
There are a number of commercially available loyalty card services that let you design branded cards, track and manage customer behavior such as number of customer visits to your store, average spend and more. Many also let you send targeted email and text campaigns to members. You can even add on other services such as branded gift cards.
Add a Digital Component
While not all your customers will be digitally savvy, chances are many are and it's increasingly important that you cater to the growing mobile loyalty trend. There are many apps that small businesses can tap into for free or for a fee. If your business already uses a mobile payment platform, many of these are now integrating loyalty programs into their offerings. Explore your options and look for services that offer social media integration – making it easy for customers to share your awesomeness with their friends and even earn points for likes, shares and online reviews.
Choose Your Incentives Carefully
Reward loyalty with some class. Freebies don't always appeal to all and they can even de-value your services. For small businesses, customer loyalty is founded first and foremost on great service, a personal greeting, and the tried and tested quality of your products or services. So think of ways you can make your incentives and rewards as unique as your business. Experiential rewards are always popular. For example, a hair salon could offer a monthly workshop that offers free makeover tips to loyal customers. These experiences add value to your customers' lives, build community, help your business stand out and give customers reason to keep coming back.
Communicate Regularly With Your Members
Treat your loyalty members royally. Segment them out in your email and direct marketing efforts and communicate with them often. Share news of upcoming loyalty incentives or events and don't forget birthdays – offer something unique to members or opt-in email subscribers during their birthday month.
What loyalty program strategies have worked for your small business? Leave a comment below.
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The Community Business Launch (CBL) is designed to assist communities in taking a systems approach to defining and pursuing an asset-based small business development strategy. The program starts with a community's unique vision for its future and then uses a local business competition to find and foster the entrepreneurs that connect with that vision. CBL will provide the tools to effectively prepare multiple entrepreneurs to operate successful businesses in a downtown or neighborhood commercial district and allow them to compete for funding to start up their new endeavor.
While only a limited number of entrepreneurs may win the business competitions, CBL will give rise to many budding entrepreneurs that have been prepared, through the CBL initiative, to be successful businesses. In addition, it will help communities begin to develop a coordinated, comprehensive sustainable environment that identifies, launches and supports community-based entrepreneurs and small business at all levels of development. The first three communities that will each receive up to $100,000 for small business development are the cities of Staunton and Hopewell and Gloucester Courthouse in Gloucester County.
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OVERVIEWThe Board of Health is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code (105 CMR 410.000), which state the minimum standards for fitness for human habitation of a dwelling, as well as address parcels of land that may impact health and well being.
The basic intent of the Code is to provide tenants, landlords, and owners of property with a set of minimum standards to ensure safe and sanitary housing. The Code contains aspects that apply to all properties - residential or commercial - including those occupied solely by an owner.
If you have a housing concern or wish to file a complaint with the Board of Health concerning housing in Goshen, please contact the Foothills Health Agent at 413-268-8404.


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Deborah A. Golino, director of the Foundation Plant Materials Service at UC, Davis, says, in the past, own-rooted Vitis vinifera could tolerate some common viruses, yet modern rootstocks, selected for nematode protection, growth regulation, or other reasons, cannot.
Speaking at the recent San Joaquin Valley Table Grape Seminar in Visalia, Golino said an epidemic of newer rootstock varieties collapsing from latent virus disease during the 1990s was painful evidence.
Latent viruses, combinations of two, three, four, or more multiple viruses requiring sophisticated laboratory tests to sort out, may be expressed early or years after planting. Nevertheless, she said, they produce "a synergism that is far more than you'd expect."
Symptoms can range from stunting, shortened internodes, leaf discoloration, and leaf rolling to graft-union disorders. In some virus infections, no symptoms are obvious, although losses in yield and sugar occur along the way and the vines eventually die.
"It didn't matter when wine and table grapes were own-rooted or on AXR-1 or St. George, which are highly tolerant of grapevine viruses."
One example of the new threat in virus problems in recent years relates to the Princess variety, a white, mid-season, table grape released by USDA breeder David Ramming in 1999. "It was so popular that at first growers took any budwood of it they could find," said Golino.
Trials on the variety by Jennifer Hashim, Kern County farm advisor, demonstrated differential effects of rootstock and virus. On own-rooted vines and some tolerant rootstocks, any virus carried by the Princess wood had very little effect. On the other hand, on some rootstocks the effect was fatal.
Hypothetical case
Golino posed a hypothetical case in which latent viruses could destroy Princess vines after viruses accumulated on succession of infected scions. Say a grower started with an old Thompson Seedless vineyard that had the customary fanleaf virus. The grower grafted over the Thompson Seedless to Flame Seedless 10 years ago. The Flames carried the corky-bark virus and one of the leaf-roll viruses, which are associated with many of the latent viruses.
Later, the grower decided to graft over to Red Globe, which, like all Red Globe in California, carried rootstock stem-lesion virus. That brought the number of viruses present in the vines to four.
In his latest topwork, say the grower decided to graft over to Princess. Even though the Princess has been tested and found to be virus-free itself, when grafted, it picks up all four viruses already present.
Then, Golino added, when budwood was taken from the Princess vine for budding to a rootstock, the resulting vine, doomed by the multiple infestations, can never be as productive as it should be.
"This is not an unlikely scenario. We have tested a lot of vines where there are indeed this many viruses. This is a real shame, especially with a new variety. The virus infection can harm sugar, productivity, and storage, and you may never know whether it's the variety or not using clean wood."
The FPMS specialists at UC, Davis are researching the latent virus problem and what to do about it, and Golino had some early results of trials.
"We are looking at the effects on all parameters of growth. We have tested 22 different virus isolates and combinations of them. When you have a single virus, the effect on growth isn't devastating and you may have a vine with nearly the productivity of the healthy control vines," she said.
"But when you have leafroll type 2 virus and one of the vitiviruses, it can have a devastating effect on many of our modern rootstocks, especially Freedom and Harmony."
Important viruses
Discussing other viruses affecting grapes, Golino said the most important group is the nepoviruses, or nematode transmitted, polyhedral viruses.
In California, the chief among these is grapevine fanleaf virus, which reduces yields by poor berry set, in severe cases reducing yield by 80 percent. It is vectored by the dagger nematode. Once the nematode and the disease are in the same vineyard, the cycle is very hard to break, since the virus can remain in root residue of a pulled vineyard for a decade.
The various symptoms of mottling, distortion, banding, and mosaic patterns have more to do with the variety, location and time of year than the virus itself.
While symptoms can be a guide in identifying disease, "the absence of symptoms does not mean the viruses are not present," she said.
Leafroll, caused by any of nine different viruses, produces the brilliant red and orange fall vineyard foliage in photos of tourist publications. It may draw visitors to wineries, but it does nothing good for the vines, restricting the phloem of infected vines and causing poor fruit color and delayed fruit maturity.


text: Iron Man gets an Audi R8 e-tron Don't talk to Tony Stark about horsepower, that's so yesterday. Instead, talk to the man about, erm, torque. He loves it. He literally can't get enough. Because today, we learn that for the upcoming Iron Man 3 movie, Tony Stark will drive an Audi R8 e-tron.Of course, Tony Stark isn't real - he's a fictional Marvel comics character played most superbly by Robert Downey Junior, silly - but the R8 e-tron is very much real, and very much full of torque\: 4900Nm of the stuff. That's...a lot. It comes courtesy of four electric motors, one mounted on each wheel, producing around 1220Nm of torque and around 80bhp each.So you get some 320bhp and a truckload of oomph, all packaged up in a car weighing in at around 1700kg - the same as a Porsche 918 Spyder - allowing Monsieur Stark and his Big Brain the capacity to accelerate from 0-100kph in 4.8 seconds and on to a top speed limited to 200kph (to protect the battery charge).Still, it's two tenths of a second slower than the V8 R8, but of course, doesn't emit anything while driving. And who's to say Tony Stark, billionaire industrialist and leader of The Avengers and still not an actual real human, won't tinker with the output? Well, partly because in this recently released trailer, below, we see the R8 e-tron meets a rather watery demise. Don't filmmakers realise electricity and water aren't the most convivial of bedfellows?Don't think Stark will lose any sleep, mind. Because if the last two Iron Man movies are anything to go by, he'll have quite a bit of exotic machinery which will help ease the pain. We've already seen him drive an R8 and R8 Spyder, and snapshots of his car collections include the Saleen S7, Rolls-Royce Phantom, a seriously cool old Cadillac and Mercury coupe, a Shelby Cobra, and of course, a Ford Model B roadster that gave him the inspiration for his suit colour (he's still not real, btw).Whatever the outcome of the R8 e-tron in the film, the production version is coming your way soon. And it's pretty quick, as just last year Audi took it to one of James May's least favourite holiday destinations (the Nürburgring) and recorded a lap time of 8m 09.099s, setting a new world record for a (deep breath) 'production vehicle with an electric drive system'.Sounds promising. The trailer for Iron Man 3 is below. Reckon Stark should call up Batman and ask for a 'Tumbler' instead? Vijay Pattni 09 March 2013 Iron Man gets an Audi R8 e-tron


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Study in Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital city of the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city (after Sydney) in Australia. It has been named the world's most livable city two years in a row, as well as the best place for international students to study. The QS World University Rankings listed Melbourne as the leading student city in the Asia-Pacific region in 2012, putting it among the world's top four student cities alongside Paris, London, and Boston. So what makes Melbourne such a great city for international students?
Global Recognition and Top Quality Education
Qualifications from educational institutions in Melbourne are recognized globally, which means that a degree from a Melbourne university will help you find a job in almost any country. Melbourne's world-leading universities are equipped with cutting-edge facilities, an internationally experienced faculty, and fantastic student services. Melbourne universities provide their students with the opportunity to make their mark in prominent research and innovation facilities.
Vocational schools in Melbourne allow students the opportunity to work hands-on in their fields, preparing them to enter the job force with work experience already under their belts. The schools in Melbourne also have close ties with many industries, ensuring that their students will be better connected with potential employers across the globe.
Museums in Melbourne
International students with an interest in art will find no shortage of ways to keep busy during their time in Melbourne. The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is Australia's oldest public art museum, and houses one of the country's most important art collections. It features exhibitions of Roman and Egyptian antiquities, Asian art, and everything from Renaissance and Baroque to contemporary art.
The Ian Potter Centre features more than 20 galleries showcasing the history of Australian art. It begins with the colonial period and continues through to contemporary art, and includes photography, prints and drawings, fashion and textiles, decorative arts, and galleries dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art. It is the world's first museum dedicated entirely to Australian art.
Other museums in Melbourne include the Melbourne Museum, which details the entire history of Melbourne, and the Immigration Museum, which tells the story of the settlers who built Melbourne into what it is today. Another popular Melbourne museum is the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, which tells the story of the moving image in all its forms, from film to television to the internet to games. The Australian Centre for the Moving Image is free to the public, and has everything from the evolution of television to interactive touch screen exhibits.
Things to Do in Melbourne
International students who study in Melbourne have a variety of fun and exciting ways to entertain themselves. Students can spend their weekends checking out the music scene in Brunswick, walking along the Yarra, the river that runs through the heart of the city, or swimming with seahorses around the piers of the Mornington Peninsula. Students might also choose to explore the Melbourne Zoo, or take a stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Other draws in Melbourne include St. Kilda's, which is one of Melbourne's only beaches. With many grassy areas, St. Kilda's is a great place for students to meet up with friends for a picnic or daytrip. Federation Square is also a popular place to spend the day.
Universities in Melbourne
There are nine high-quality universities located in and around Melbourne, Victoria:
- Deakin University
- Monash University
- RMIT University
- Swinburne University of Technology
- University of Ballarat
- University of Melbourne
- La Trobe University
- Victoria University
- Australian Catholic University


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The brain and spinal cord are surrounded by layers of tissue. These layers are called the meninges. When these layers becomes swollen and irritated, it is called meningitis. The swelling in these layers can put pressure on the brain and spinal cord. The most common forms of meningitis include:
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Viral meningitis may be caused by several viruses. Examples include:
Viruses can be spread in numerous ways including:
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Symptoms of viral meningitis include:
Symptoms in newborns and infants include:
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. The doctor will focus on the nervous system.
To help rule out other causes of the inflammation, such as a tumor, your doctor may need pictures of the brain, spine, and skull. These pictures can be created with:
Viral meningitis has similar symptoms as bacterial meningitis.
To make sure you do not have bacterial meningitis, the following tests of your bodily fluids may be done:
Treatment includes:
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Jewelry 101: Bezel + Tab Setting with Sage Jacote
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Spend a full weekend learning the core techniques of jewelry making and the tools and equipment of a metalsmithing studio.
This course will cover the essentials of fabrication:
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More Construction for West Russell Street in Sioux Falls
Remember the reconstruction project last summer on West Russell Street. It's coming back again, this time in the eastbound lanes.
The State Department of Transportation and the City of Sioux Falls say the work on the eastbound lanes of Russell between Minnesota Avenue and Westport Avenue will begin on Monday, April 14.
That means the south half of the intersection at West Russell Street and North Kiwanis Avenue will be closed, with two-way traffic between Westport and Western Avenues moved to the westbound lanes.
While the intersection is closed, the DOT says traffic will use Louise Avenue, Madison Street and Western Avenue.
DOT says the interim completion date for the eastbound lanes of Russell Street from Westport Avenue to West Avenue is August 15, while the overall completion date is November 21.
T&R Contracting of Sioux Falls is the prime contractor for the $18.3 million project.


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G&W stands for Good Whiskey (and many other things, as you'll see in future ads), but it legally stands (or stood) for Gooderham & Worts, Ltd., a Canadian firm that manufactured spirits in Toronto for nearly 170 years, before the distillery closed down in 1990. In its time, it was the largest distillery in Canada, but it appears to have fallen victim to acquisition and consolidation. In the early 20th century, it was bought out by Harry C. Hatch, who just a few years later bought Hiram Walker.
[The image above is the largest version I have, but click through to see larger versions of the two that follow.]
The Normandie has a great story. Built as a passenger-carrying ocean liner, it traveled from La Havre, France, to New York City. Upon commission, it was the largest ocean liner in the world but held that distinction only for one year, when Cunard's RMS Queen Mary debuted. In its time, the Normandie carried Hemingway, Noël Coward, Irving Berlin, Fred Astaire, Walt Disney, and Jimmy Stewart.
The Normandie just happened to be docked in New York shortly after France fell to Germany, and the United States seized the ship and conversion work began to turn it into a troop-transport vessel. During that work, however, the ship caught fire and was eventually scrapped.
I find this ad, from the November 30, 1936, issue of Life magazine, very evocative. I can imagine myself surrounded by swells, my belly up to the bar, and ordering a cocktail.
One thing I love about many of the vintage ads I've found is how many of them include cocktail recipes–something you simply don't see anymore. Here's an example:
Manhattan a la Normandie
- 1/2 jigger Two Star, Five Star or Seven Star Blended Whiskey
- 1/4 jigger French Vermouth
- 1/4 jigger Italian Vermouth
Stir well with cracked ice, pour down your own hatch, and your pleased palate will echo the lookout's cry — "All's well."


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Limbaugh Declares "All The Gay Issues Are Behind Us"
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Rush Limbaugh ignored the various obstacles the LGBT community continues to face, from employment discrimination to the ability to use public accommodations, when he declared that "all the gay issues are behind us" in wake of Wednesday's Supreme Court rulings on marriage equality.
The Supreme Court's decision in Windsor v. United States on June 26 struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which denied married same-sex couples the benefits and protections afforded to married couples under federal law.
Limbaugh responded to the news by stating, "With all of today's Supreme Court decisions on all of the gay issues, all the fatwas, we had DOMA, we had Proposition 8, so now all the gay issues are behind us ... So now the gays are free to turn out and support Republicans now."
Later in his show, Limbaugh claimed, "For all of human history, marriage was that between a man and a woman. And everything was hunky-doory. Everything was fine ... Then all of a sudden one day, homosexuals decided that it wasn't fair. That they couldn't get married. So they began to agitate and stir things up."
Of course, despite Wednesday's decisions, the struggle for equality under the law is ongoing for the LGBT community, and the status of equality in America is anything but "hunky-dory." Here are a few of the unresolved challenges gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people continue to face in the wake of Windsor:
- Thirty States Have Amended Their Constitutions To Prohibit Same-Sex Marriage.
- Federal Law Does Not Prohibit Employment Discrimination On The Basis Of Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity...
- ...And Over Half Of U.S. States Offer No Protection Against Employment Discrimination, Either.
- Federal Law Does Not Prohibit Housing Discrimination On The Basis Of Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity...
- ...And Over Half Of U.S. States Offer No Protection From Housing Discrimination, Either.
- Federal Law Does Not Prohibit Discrimination When Providing Access To Public Accommodations Like Restaurants, Parks, Hotels, and Buses.
- LGBT People Face Discrimination And Other Barriers To Accessing Health Care.
- Most States Do Not Have Laws Allowing Same-Sex Parents To Adopt Children - Six States Outright Ban Them.
This is by no means a comprehensive list.
Limbaugh's revisionist history and dismissive attitude toward the status of equal standing of his fellow listeners came as many others in the right-wing media sphere decried today's Supreme Court decisions as paving the way for the legalization of "incest and bestiality."
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Look sir, an Assassin's Creed glitch! This was spawned during a mission in which you dress up to to kill a target.
"You are left exposed and in need of escape," YouTube user spoon01 wrote. "Well, I tried to escape and look what happened — a full fledged army spawned in to find me."
No one of them thought to look in the haystack. Spoon01 tried to take advantage of the situation by poisoning 10 of the guards for an in-game achievement, but he didn't have any poison bombs on him.
Forget the poison bombs. It was probably the fact that TK427 spoon01 wasn't at his post that gave him away!
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Bring Your Own Animation (BYOA) : February 2015
Join us for BYOA February on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Scallywags!
Feb 10, 2015
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Tuesday, February 10, 2015
508 Ninth Avenue (between 38th and 39th Streets)
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So you've always wanted the chance to see your work on the big screen. (The big screen in this case is a flat screen TV.) Maybe it's a completed animation or maybe it's just some roughs you've got so far on the way to completion. Or some effects shots you're dying to show. Whatever it is, as long as it was produced on a computer and includes CGI we want to give you the opportunity to show it.
This is your chance to share what you've been working on with the rest of the NYC-area digital media community - and to check out what others have been doing. Come and meet other animators, exchange tips and ideas, maybe even find a future collaborator. We'll be hooking up a Mac laptop to the flat-screen so bring your work on a DVD or USB and we'll play it. (We will not swap out the computer to play from another computer so make sure you can transfer it to our machine.)
We'll be meeting in the room all the way at the back of the venue. Beverages and food will be available for purchase. If you do not have ID to prove you are 21 or older, you will not be allowed to purchase alcohol. College students between the ages of 18 and 20 are welcome to join us but anyone under the age of 21 caught drinking will be asked to leave.
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The Fender American Standard Precision Bass Guitar Left Handed Rosewood, Black is a 4-String Left Handed Bass Guitar from Fender's 2012 American Standard Series.
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Trevor Gruzin is senior managing director responsible for the Growth Markets as well as Australia & New Zealand within Accenture Strategy. His role focuses on advising companies and governments on strategy (Business, IT, Digital), innovation applied to business and operating models and transformation. His specific focus is on how technology can disrupt companies and industries. He is a member of the Accenture Global Leadership Council as well as the Accenture Strategy Leadership team and the Growth Markets Leadership team.
Mr. Gruzin is also co-leading the Accenture Way program across all of Accenture with direct responsibilities to drive the next generation of consulting and strategy methods across the company.
Mr. Gruzin has more than 29 years of experience working for Accenture. Prior to his current role, Mr. Gruzin led Growth & Strategy as well as the Accenture Management Consulting practice serving Asia Pacific for three years, where he was responsible for strategy projects across a diverse range of industries in Japan, China, India, South Korea, ASEAN and Australia.
Previously, Mr. Gruzin led the Global Banking Industry practice for several years. In other roles, Mr. Gruzin was responsible for sponsoring the Management Consulting Capability Network, which included approximately 2,500 consultants in India, China and other emerging markets. He also led management consulting engagements globally for Accenture Financial Services and held the position of global industry managing director for banking.
Across his entire career, Mr. Gruzin has always remained closely connected to helping clients change. He has been the account lead for several major clients primarily in banking but also in other industries.
Mr. Gruzin has a Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree in computing from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He is based in Sydney.


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Reconstitute the sun-dried tomatoes by soaking them in boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove the tomatoes from the water and chop them.
Slice the stems off of the mushrooms so they can lay completely flat. Slice each cap in half so you have 8 round mushroom slices. Carefully cut each slice into a heart shape with a cookie cutter.
Top half of the heart shaped mushrooms with 1 tablespoon of tomatoes and 1 tablespoon of cheese. Top with remaining mushroom slices. Brush the top side of each "sandwich" with olive oil.
Preheat a large, nonstick skillet or grill pan. Place the mushroom sandwiches in the pan carefully, oil side down, and cook for 2 minutes. Brush the top half with oil, flip, and cook for 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.


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Nearly all my negative tweets trace back to reading Hacker News. I need to improve my information diet, and many other people do too.
Feature film producer, screenwriter, and actor Tom Malloy put out a series of CDs on raising funds for feature films, and in them includes a wonderful information diet hack. When raising money for a film, he sets up three "appointments" per day. The appointments are actually just statements along the lines of "you are going to raise $5,238,005 for your film" (or whatever amount his budget requires). Then he sets his phone to give him alerts for each of these "appointments," and the same device which distracts so many others from their goals keeps him on track to achieve his.
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Checking in on… the SoConPosted by jstevrtc on January 29th, 2010
Justin Glover is the RTC correspondent for the Southern Conference.
Updated Standings:
- Western Carolina 6-3 16-5
- Appalachian State 6-3 12-8
- Chattanooga 4-5 12-10
- UNC Greensboro 4-6 5-16
- Samford 3-6 9-12
- Elon 2-7 4-16
- Charleston 8-2 13-8
- Wofford 6-3 14-8
- Davidson 5-4 10-11
- Furman 4-5 10-10
- Citadel 4-5 10-11
- Georgia Southern 3-6 6-16
Quick Hits — Only half of the conference season has been played in the Southern Conference and we are starting to see which teams will contend for the championship come March. Four teams have clearly put themselves above the rest of the conference as WCU, Wofford, Charleston, and Appalachian State have emerged as the favorites to make the NCAA tournament. One of those teams should come away with the automatic bid. In the next couple of weeks the schedule puts most of the top teams against each other, providing for some very interesting scenarios.
Other Notes — It would take either Western Carolina or College of Charleston to both win out and make it to the SoCon finals for the league to earn two bids into the NCAA tournament. It doesn't look like this is the year for the conference to have two teams for the first time.
Most Disappointing teams — Elon has only won two games in conference, but Samford has really been disappointing this season with its 3-6 record. The Bulldogs haven't figured out how to win on the road.
Sizzling players — It's all about the junior class. Seven juniors sit atop the statistics in PPG. Donald Sims from Appalachian State leads the SoCon with 19.4 PPG. Andrew Goudelock (CofC), Cameron Wells (Citadel), Noah Dahlman (Wofford), Amu Saaka (Furman), Willie Powers (Georgia Southern), and Jordan Miller (Furman) all averaging more than 14 PPG.
Upcoming Schedule/Important Match-ups:
- Sat. Jan 30 — Furman @ Wofford. Spartanburg, S.C. 3 p.m. – Tough road contest for Furman.
- Thurs. Feb 4 — Chattanooga @ Charleston. Charleston, S.C. 7 p.m. – Chattanooga looks to pull off another upset on the road.
- Sat. Feb 6 — Appalachian State @ WCU. Cullowhee, N.C. 7 p.m. – The Catamounts look for revenge at home.
- Mon. Feb 8 — Citadel @ Charleston. Charleston, S.C. 7 p.m. – In-state rivalry between the two schools.
Team Breakdowns:
- Appalachian State (12-8): On January 28th Appalachian State won its second straight game after defeating Samford 68-55 on the road. With that victory, the Mountaineers are now tied atop the North Division standings at 6-3. Just four days earlier, Appalachian State defeated Western Carolina 87-74 at home thanks to 28 points from Donald Sims. The upcoming game against the Catamounts could determine the North Division winner, with both tied at 6-3 at the moment.
- Chattanooga (12-10): The Mocs were on a four-game losing streak before defeating Western Carolina 80-67 on January 28th. Ty Patterson led the way with 19 points in the victory and leads the team in scoring with 15.3 PPG. Recent road losses against Wofford (78-63) and Elon (83-80) have hurt Chattanooga in the standings. The Mocs still need to figure out how to get it done more often on the road.
- College of Charleston (13-8): The Cougars were riding high with a seven game winning streak until Monday the 25th when Western Carolina ended the streak with a 100-90 victory at home. College of Charleston couldn't bounce back on January 28th, losing again on the road against Davidson, 86-71. It will be interesting to see how the Cougars respond to this recent two game losing streak, which dropped them to 8-2 in conference.
- Davidson (10-11): Two straight wins for the Wildcats puts their conference record at 5-4 heading into a key conference stretch. On January 23rd Davidson defeated Georgia Southern 91-87 on the road with J.P. Kuhlman scoring 18 points to pace the Wildcats. Just five days later, Davidson overcame South Division leader Charleston, 86-61. Will Archambault scored 24 points in the victory and grabbed five rebounds.
- Elon (4-16): Elon recently ended a nine-game losing streak after defeating Chattanooga 83-80 at home on January 23rd. Drew Spradlin scored a season-high 30 points in the victory to end the losing streak for the Phoenix. On January 28th Elon lost on the road against UNC-Greensboro 62-55 with Spradlin scoring 18 points in the loss. The Phoenix haven't won two straight games all season and came up just short against the Spartans.
- Furman (10-10): The Paladins continue to impress at home with its 6-3 record but playing on the road has really hurt them. Furman's record on the road is just 3-6; this will have to be rectified if they're going to compete for the SoCon championship. On January 25th Furman defeated Samford 63-58 with Darryl Evans scoring 18 points in the victory.
- Georgia Southern (6-16): The Eagles have been playing better recently, winning two of its last three conference games. Both of those wins came at home where Georgia Southern is 6-4 overall. The Eagles defeated the Citadel 61-58 on January 28th to run its SoCon record to 3-6.
- Samford (9-12): The Bulldogs have lost two-straight games after losing to Appalachian State on January 28th, 68-55. Just three days earlier, Samford lost to Furman on the road, 63-58. Josh Davis leads the team in scoring at 11.7 PPG. The Bulldogs are just 3-6 on the road.
- The Citadel (10-11): The Citadel has one of the top players in the Southern Conference in Cameron Wells. Wells is averaging 18 PPG but doesn't get a whole lot of help around him; if he did, you'd wonder if Citadel would have better than a 4-5 conference record. The Citadel defeated Furman at home 70-60 on January 23rd, but lost on the road against Georgia Southern 61-58 on Thursday night. The Bulldogs have yet to win two-straight conference games this season and are trying to stay competitive in the South Division.
- UNC-Greensboro (5-16): The Spartans have won two of their last three conference games to improve their record to 4-6 in conference. During UNC-Greensboro's recent home stand, they defeated Chattanooga 62-49, and beat Elon 62-55 on Thursday night.
- Western Carolina (16-5): The Catamounts have been perfect at home (11-0) including a huge victory against the College of Charleston, 100-90, on January 25th. Western Carolina's losses have all been away from the Ramsey Center. This is a cause of concern for WCU, having recently fallen into a tie for first place in the North Division with Appalachian State. Western cannot expect to lose all of its road games and still claim the SoCon championship.
- Wofford (14-8): The Terriers have been playing their best basketball of the season, led by junior Noah Dahlman. Dahlman has led the team in scoring in six straight games, and the team is 5-1 in those contests. Wofford's only loss came against the College of Charleston 70-68 on the road. On January 25th the Terriers won 78-63 against Chattanooga; Dahlman led the way with 20 points, earning Wofford its sixth conference win.


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MIAMI SHORES, Fla.-- Starting Thursday, October 3rd, Barry University is celebrating Rivalry Week sponsored by the U.S. Marines. To celebrate the beginning of rivalry week, Barry will be hosting a pep rally at Landon Courtyard from 9-11 p.m. The pep rally will include a chance to meet the volleyball team, men's and women's Soccer teams, food provided by the Barry University Alumni Association, and a CAR SMASH. The car smash, a tradition held at many colleges and universities, helps to rally fan support for their teams before big games. Students will get a chance to show their Buccaneer pride by slamming a sledge hammer into a junkyard car that represents archrivals Lynn and Nova Southeastern, all in good fun of course.
In addition to the pep rally, students can show their school pride at the multiple sporting events Barry will be competing in against NSU and Lynn during the week, so come out and support your Bucs.
Rivalry Week Events
Thursday, October 3rd: Pep Rally at 9 p.m., Landon Courtyard
Friday, October 4th: Volleyball vs Nova Southeastern at 7 p.m., Health & Science Center
Saturday, October 5th: Rowing vs. Nova Southeastern at 7 a.m., Shane Watersports Center
Saturday, October 5th: Volleyball vs Lynn at 4 p.m., Health & Science Center
Tuesday, October 8th: Women's Soccer vs Nova Southeastern at 7 p.m., Buccaneer Field
Wednesday, October 9th: Men's Soccer vs Nova Southeastern at 7 p.m., Buccaneer Field


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Budding New Zealand scientists congregate in Auckland
Friday, 25 January 2013
Budding New Zealand scientists congregate in Auckland
The next generation of New Zealand scientists congregated in Auckland this month for a two-week camp.
The 24th National Rotary Science and Technology Forum 2013 is co-hosted by AUT, Auckland and Massey Universities, and aims to turn teenagers on to science.
The residential programme from 12-26 January is for year 12 students who are outstanding in science, mathematics and technology. One hundred and sixty plus students planning to enter tertiary programmes in science or technology from all over New Zealand attended the camp. The Forum provides a mixture of university lectures, sports, arts and music activities for the fledgling scientists.
Milford Rotary Director Peter Best said that by the end of the Forum students have a better understanding of the tertiary courses they wish to follow and a fuller appreciation of the place of science and technology in the wider community.
"The camps are all about building on students' enthusiasm for science in a fun and interactive way to encourage them to pursue tertiary education and a career in the field."
The Forum also provides an opportunity for high-achieving students to spend time with similar minded people. The experiences gained invariably result in overall personal growth and a renewed motivation to succeed.
Comparative statistics1 on science students show that New Zealand is ranked number one in the OECD for new tertiary entrants in science – something that AUT, Auckland and Massey Universities are keen to continue through their support of the Forum. Developing and supporting our upcoming science students is also in line with the Government's commitment to science and innovation in the 2012 Budget and through other initiatives such as the 'The Great NZ Science Project': "Science and technological innovation are major drivers of growth and international competitiveness" Minister for Science and Innovation, Steven Joyce.
1 OECD (2011), Education at a Glance 2011: OECD Indicators, OECD Publishing


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So I umm-ed and ahh-ed and generally drove my loved ones crazy trying to find The Perfect Venue for the Berries' birthday. A spot that was pretty, with parking, that we could reserve, etc etc. And then it rained, biblically, and everyone squeezed into the not-so-big-when-it's-full-of-kids-big-new-house. I guess they gave it a pretty good christening… […]
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So, the damn deck. Which Mr B will use to effectively quash every future sigh I make over dilapidated terraces and decrepit farmhouses. The project that taught us we are NOT good renovators. But, it's (basically, almost) finished and it adds a whole "outdoor room" (thanks Jamie Durie) to our home. We're focussing on the enjoyment […]
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text: At 08:16 16-2-2005 -0800, David Mathog wrote: >In most universities services like electricity, water, and >A/C are paid for by the school. To do so they take "overhead" >out of every grant. Partially as a consequence of this they >typically have a very poor ability to meter usage on a room >by room basis. > >Now somewhere between the 10 node Pentium II beowulf sitting on >a lab bench and the 1000 node dual P4 Xeon beowulf in a machine >room that takes up half the basement the cost of the electricity >(both for power and A/C) goes from a minor expense to a major >one. Really major. For instance, in that hypothetical large machine, >at 10 cents per kilowatt hour (a round number), assuming 100 watts >per CPU (another round number) that's: > > 1000 (nodes) * > 2 (cpus/node) * > .1 (kilowatts/cpu) * > .1 (dollars/kilowatt-hour) * > 365 (days /year) * > 24 (hours/day) = >----------------------- > 175200 dollars/year Complete academic nonsense calculation. If you use quite some electricity the electricity gets up to factor 20-40 cheaper. Getting a factor 10 reduction in usage bill is pretty easy if you negotiate properly. However you must avoid starting machines at peaktimes. Big fines get given for that. So it's cheaper to let them run 24 hours a day than to start them in the morning after say 7 AM (depending upon local habits). Please note that nothing beats the price of nuclear power (as a member of the high voltage power forum i do not have an opinion on that). Electricity production costs of nuclear power are hundreds of times cheaper than producing it with oil, oil produces it roughly for 5 dollar cent a kilowatt (if memory serves me well). Coals have a CO2 problem for nations which are in Kyoto agreement (USA isn't), but also is nearly as cheap as nuclear power. So the actual price they deliver huge power for to big institutes is a very easy negotiation to get it factors down. Vincent Diepeveen ex-member of high voltage powerline forum. >The A/C expense is going to vary tremendously depending upon >the outside temperature. It's going to be much higher for us >in Southern California than for a site in Anchorage. > >"Typical" lab usage is widely variable but I'd be amazed >if most biology or chemistry labs burn through even 1/10th this >much for the equivalent lab area. Some physics lab running >a tokamak might come close. > > >Anyway, the question is, have any of the universities said "enough >is enough" and started charging these electricity costs directly? >If so, what did they use for a cutover level, where usage was >"above and beyond" overhead? > >>From an economic perspective having electricity and A/C come out >of overhead (without limit) grossly distorts the true cost >of the project over time and can lead to choices which increase >the total overall cost. For instance, the use of Xeons instead of >Opterons has little effect on TCO if somebody else is picking >up the electricity tab, but could change the power consumption >significantly on a large project. > >Regards, > >David Mathog >mathog at caltech.edu >Manager, Sequence Analysis Facility, Biology Division, Caltech >_______________________________________________ >Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org >To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf > >


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Are you guys ready to get some exercise and work up a sweat? Check out my new fitness video, right next to this blog. It's part of my Truth on Health Campaign, which gets kids moving and healthy – all while having fun!
In this video, we do a bunch of exercises you've probably done before, so they should be easy to get the hang of. They may be simple, but these are some great moves for a warm-up before any workout. Let's start out with walking in place. Nothin' to it, right? What you want to do is walk in place between every exercise … no stopping. Keep pumping your arms and lifting those knees high in the air to increase circulation. Gotta keep that heart rate up.
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The most talked about story in ROH – and perhaps all of professional wrestling – centers around the Final Battle tag team match between Roderick Strong, Jay Lethal, Eddie Edwards, and….well, right now only Nigel McGuinness knows the answer. This match already held much significance as it is quite possibly the last ROH appearance for "Diehard" Eddie Edwards. Therefore, McGuinness no doubt needed to consider not just the wishes of the fans, but had to select a partner deserving of this spot in ROH history.
Last week, Matt Hardy prepared a video statement and submitted it to Ring of Honor.
In it, he claimed he has one more ROH appearance guaranteed by contract. According to him, he would not sue ROH for breach…but rather than trust Matt Hardy's always questionable integrity, Nigel McGuinness has decided to grant this request, sort of.
Although the Final Battle card is already stacked full of huge matches, Nigel McGuinness has added one more. This new opportunity is a huge one for Adam Page…and should satisfy Matt Hardy's legal advisors. A deal is a deal. Matt Hardy WILL be in action at Final Battle. After that, Ring of Honor's commitments to him are over. We still don't know who will stand side by side with Eddie Edwards on December 14th, but we can cross one name off the list of candidates.
Hardy's video statement and subsequent social media campaign have pleaded for him to be selected as Eddie Edwards' Final Battle tag team partner. Obviously, Matt Hardy is undeserving of this honor. He spent months working to destroy Ring of Honor with SCUM. Unlike former SCUM members like Kevin Steen and Jimmy Jacobs, Hardy has shown no indication that he regrets his former actions. As exemplified in his self indulgent video statement, Matt Hardy cannot be trusted as a cooperative partner for a Triple Crown champion's possible last ROH match.
The mystery partner will not be revealed until Final Battle. Be there live and be the first find out who Nigel McGuinness has selected!


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A judge has ordered the City of Riverside to pay Washington County $350,000 and continue with yearly $175,000 repayments for more than $9 million in Tax Increment Financing Bonds that were used to upgrade Riverside's sewer and water system in connection with the building of the Riverside Casino And Resort.
The Washington County Attorney's Office says District Court Judge Joel Yates held that the agreement between Riverside and Washington County was valid, siding against Riverside's argument that the agreement is void because it violates Iowa code that prevents a city from borrowing more than 5% of its property tax value. Washington County's legal fees and litigation costs will be paid from TIF revenue receipts and not from the County's General Fund.