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The ED NEWS
The "Ed News" will be taking a short break for the Independence Day Holiday.
Look for the next issue on Friday, July 11.
"Is it too much to expect from the schools that they train their students not only to interpret but to criticize;
that is, to discriminate what is sound from error and falsehood, to suspend judgement if they are not convinced,
or to judge with reason if they agree or disagree?"
― Mortimer J. Adler, How to Read a Book: The Classic Bestselling Guide to Reading Books and Accessing Information
― Mortimer J. Adler, How to Read a Book: The Classic Bestselling Guide to Reading Books and Accessing Information
And now to the news.
The always insightful Jeff Bryant, on the Education Opportunity NETWORK, reviews some of the latest scandals in the charter school management business. Exposes in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Florida recently have uncovered a pattern of corruption, nepotism, conflicts-of-interest and profiteering that begs the question Is this what we really want in place of the public school system? "Real evidence of 'the good charters' remains mostly anecdotal," he points out, "as financial corruption and poor education results from 'bad ones' continue to mount with every passing month."
The so-called education "reformers" are constantly complaining about a "crisis" in public education that needs to be "fixed." Where's the "crisis" is the question Paul Bruno, a middle school teacher in southern California, tackles on his eponymous blog. He provides several charts and asks "With results like these, where is the emergency some are crying about?
The recently published annual ratings of teacher preparation programs around the country from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) raised the hackles of many critics. They found a number of issues that raised serious questions about the validity and usefulness of the rankings. In this article on THE ART OF TEACHING SCIENCE blog, the author, a writer, former Massachusetts high school science teacher and Professor Emeritus of Science Education at Georgia State University, reviews a number of the critical studies regarding those NCTQ ratings. "The NCTQ's effort is an assault on teacher education," he begins, "and there is a need for a resistance to their propaganda."
Jesse Hagopian, the teacher at Garfield High in Seattle who sparked a boycott of state standardized tests in his city, delivered a speech at a protest last week in front of the Gates Foundation headquarters. The rally was organized to object to the undue influence wealthy philanthropists, like Gates, Broad, Walton, etc., have over education policy. Diane Ravitch prints his remarks on her blog for all to read.
Here's a real eye-opener of an op-ed. Why so? The author is the Dean of the College of Education at Michigan State University and he pens a piece titled "Why I Encouraged My Child to Drop Out of High School." He and his wife, a former public school teacher, anguished over their decision for 6 months but came to the conclusion that it was the best path for their daughter who would have been a high school junior in September. "This was a difficult decision," he concluded, "for two people dedicated to public education, and an even harder decision to make as parents."
Valerie Strauss turned her "Answer Sheet" column in The Washington Post over to two guests, a retired Georgia school superintendent and a professor of English Education at the University of Georgia, who penned a piece titled "Better Ways to Use Millions of Dollars Now Spent on Testing." They proceed to offer a number of examples of how the money could be better spent. They focus on priorities for the State of Georgia but their suggestions could easily apply to any district in the country. In 2010, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan delivered a speech in which he described the coming assessments aligned to the Common Core "as an absolute game-changer in public education." Now that most of those exams have been developed and rolled out, Valerie Strauss, in another blog, says "not so fast" to his characterization. "The testing framework," she explains, "that was supposed to be a major part of the Core initiative is falling apart. It's been clear for some time that the exams being designed by the two consortia — Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, or SBAC, and the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC — will not, in fact, be the quality game-changer that Duncan envisioned. " A retired teacher who taught English, German, Latin and social studies for 40 years, pens an op-ed on NJ.com about the new standardized assessments aligned to the Common Core. He believes they are "fundamentally flawed" and "have no legitimacy."
Are there examples of public school and charter programs that are successfully closing the "opportunity gap?" The answer is an emphatic "yes" and one need not look any further than 4 campuses in Northern California. What is the key to their performance? "Student-centered schools." A short article from EdSource includes a report from the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education (SCOPE) that confirms their achievement. Linda Darling-Hammond, a co-author of the study, is quoted in it and a link to the full report (8 pages) is included.
Even with state budgets rising and district monies increasing in California your paycheck is scheduled to shrink slightly beginning today. Why? As part of Gov. Brown's teacher pension reforms, the state, local school districts and individual teachers will be contributing more into the retirement fund. A story in Sunday's L.A. Times discusses the figures and the reasons why.
Sunday's L.A. Times included one letter reacting to the paper's story on Thursday, highlighted in Friday's "Ed News," about Gov. Brown signing new legislation that would streamline the process for firing teachers.
One of the student plaintiffs in the recent Vergara case named one of her teachers as undeserving of tenure because she was grossly ineffective. Only problem was that teacher had been selected as Pasadena Teacher of the Year in 2013. Those two points would seem to be directly in conflict as raised by Diane Ravitch on her blog. Ravitch includes a short video (5:38 minutes) of the teacher in question on which several students are filmed praising the teacher. What gives here? What was the judge thinking when he issued his controversial ruling? Ravitch's piece includes another video (13:06 minutes) of a segment of the film "The Last Emperor" in which Red Guards, during the Cultural Revolution in China, single out for denunciation teachers who were not toeing the Maoist line. Ravitch draws an interesting connection between the two events. What do you think? The teacher who was the subject of the above blog, Christine McLaughlin, left a brief comment about her involvement in the case on a later piece by Diane Ravitch.
The LAUSD is modifying (backtracking on?) its controversial "iPad-for-all" plan. 27 district high schools have been allowed to choose among 6 different laptop computers if they wish. "Why would we treat all our students — whether they are a first-grader or a high school freshman — as if they all had the same technology needs?" asserts board member Monica Ratliff. "They don't…. To have a one-device-fits-all approach does not make sense." The details about the new guidelines are in a story in yesterday's L.A. Times.
The author of this piece from Nation of Change offers "Five Facts for the Dangerously Deluded Education Reformers." "Free-market capitalists," he begins, "view education in terms of products and profits. The products, to them, are our children. The profits go to savvy business people who use a 'freedom to choose' rallying cry to convince parents that they're somehow being cheated by an equal-opportunity public school system." He addresses issues like testing, privatization and the fact that many so-called reformers are businesspeople with little expertise in education among his "five facts." Along the same lines as the above item, EDUCATION WEEK prints a op-ed piece titled "Ten Reform Claims Teachers Should Know How to Counter." The author provides concise responses to a number of charges leveled against education, in general, and teachers, in particular. He addresses issues like public schools in crisis, tenure, charter schools, and poor teacher preparation among others.
Vergara vs. California redux. A statewide poll among California voters found that 62% agreed with the decision in the case. 23% disagreed and 15% had no opinion. The survey was conducted by Policy Analysis for California, out of Stanford, and the USC Rossier School of Education. Only 42% of respondents indicated they had some familiarity with the case. The poll asked specific questions about teacher rights addressed by the trial along with other topics including knowledge about and attitudes toward the Common Core. The article appeared in yesterday's L.A. Times and includes a link to the full poll.
The Obama administration and U.S. Sec. of Education Arne Duncan have not been particularly friendly to public education and teachers' unions. Diane Ravitch wonders what is going on and what can be done about it, particularly in light of the fact that past Democratic presidents have been strong allies of education. "The battle for the future of public education is not over," she writes. "Supporters of public education must rally and stand together and elect a President in 2016 who supports public schools. This is a time to get informed, to organize, to strategize, and to mobilize. If you are not angry, you have not been paying attention."
And finally, a series of opinion polls over the past year conducted by the Gallup Organization in concert with EDUCATION WEEK, found that 66% of school superintendents believed the Common Core will improve education in their communities. The online poll, which addressed a number of other education-related issues, was taken by 1,800 school district chiefs.
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Emmitsburg, Md. (May 1, 2013)—Mount St. Mary's senior Tom Healy (Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin) has added a second national player of the week award as he has been named the College Baseball Insider (CBI) Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week after going 13-for-16 (.813) at the plate in the Mount's four-game split with Fairleigh Dickinson.
On Monday, Healy was selected as the Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week by Collegiate Baseball newspaper while also garnering Northeast Conference Player of the Week honors.
Healy finished the four-game series 13-for-16 (.813) with three doubles, a triple, two home runs, eight RBIs and eight runs scored. He had a slugging percentage of 1.500 for the series, and posted an on-base percentage of .842.
Healy opened the series by going 4-for-5 with a double, a triple and two runs scored in the Mount's 7-1 victory. He followed with a 3-for-3 game with three RBIs, two doubles and three runs scored as the Mount posted a 17-0 victory. After going 2-for-3 with an RBI in the Mount's 10-4 loss to the Knights, Healy closed the series by going 4-for-5 with two home runs, three runs scored and three RBIs in a 10-7 extra-inning loss.
With his big weekend, Healy is now hitting a .402 on the year with 10 doubles, two triples, four home runs and 20 RBIs. He is currently second in the NEC batting race, and has a 1.086 OPS on the year.
Mount St. Mary's is back in action with a four-game series at Wagner beginning on Friday, May 1.


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That's right. Ted Olson, who led George W. Bush's legal team in the aftermath of the 2000 election, when Democrat Al Gore tried to steal Florida's vote from the then-Texas governor, and who was successful in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Bush v. Gore, has filed a lawsuit in federal court, citing the 14th Amendment, that would strike down each state and federal law and state constitutional amendment banning homosexual marriage. President Bush then named him U.S. Solicitor General, the top litigator at the Justice Department. Olson's legal teammate now is David Boies, Gore's lawyer during the attempted electoral heist. Mr. Olson certainly is entitled to his opinions, but he is more than slightly arrogant and presumtious when he says this, according to the New York Daily News:
"It's not about liberal or conservative, Democrat or Republican. We're here in part to symbolize that. This case is about the equal rights guaranteed to every American under the United States constitution," said Olson, a prominent Republican.
Olson said he asked Boies, a Democrat, to join his team to present 'a united front' . ..."
Let's make one thing clear: Mr. Olson doesn't speak for all Republicans. He and Mr. Boies, don't speak for all Democrats. In 2006, Virginia voters ratified the Marriage Amendment with 57 percent of the vote. Neither U.S. Senate candidate that year got more than 50 percent. A significant amount of Democrats, including a large percentage of black and Hispanic voters, who voted in most cases for the Democrat senate candidate, cast their ballots for the Marriage Amendment. California's Marriage Amendment last year carried that state with 52 percent of the vote, but large blocs of black and Hispanic voters put the amendment over the top while simultaneously voting for Barack Obama (who, by the way, supports traditional, one-man one-woman marriage).
Just because two elite lawyers get together and create a great photo op based on their previous history, doesn't mean they are unifying two factions. In fact, they are doing quite the opposite. He is correct in one regard, though: this has "nothing to do with liberal or conservative, Republican or Democrat." But it has nothing to do with "equal rights," either, and everything to do with special rights. Says the Family Research Council's Tony Perkins:
"The members of Congress who wrote that Amendment in 1866, and the state legislators who ratified it, could not possibly have envisioned or intended such an application, nor can anything in the Amendment be construed to imply such a 'right.'"
But what's really incomprehensible is Mr. Olson's sudden disregard for states' rights and federalism, something Mr. Olson apparently stood for when he was solicitor general. Since this issue is not mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, it is not a federal issue. Why he thinks that concept, for which he has fought his entire career, doesn't now apply is puzzling to say the least.
However, there is one paradoxical angle here that should give us reason for optimism: Many homosexual activists don't agree with the lawsuit because a loss in federal court could be a swift, solitary blow to any legal action for years. While that thought may sound reassuring, however, we are sure if Mr. Olson and Mr. Boies fail, others certainly will find another angle. This is only one battle in what certainly now will be a long, protracted cultural war, where the weapon of choice will be lawyers.


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Sydney Law Review Volume 37 Issue 3, September 2015
Edited by Associate Professor Arlie Loughnan and Associate Professor Shae McCrystal
Law Publishing Unit, Sydney Law School
The Sydney Law Review, established in 1953, is a peer-reviewed journal of high repute, with a wide readership in Australia and internationally. It is published quarterly by the University of Sydney Law School.
The Review publishes articles, case notes and book reviews. Emphasising Australian law, the Review is committed to publishing articles that are comparative, topical and make an original contribution to legal scholarship.
The Sydney Law Review's 'Before the High Court' section is a forum for Australia's leading academics to comment upon cases that are currently awaiting hearing by the High Court of Australia.
Constitutional Limits on Extra-Judicial Activity by State Judges: Wainohu and Conundrums of Incompatibility by Fiona Wheeler
Corporations and Freedom of Religion: Australia and the United States ComparedĀby Shawn Rajanayagam and Carolyn Evans
Redrawing the Federation: Creating New States from Australia's Existing StatesĀby Anna Rienstra and George Williams
Australia and the International Insolvency ParadigmĀby Gerard McCormack and Anil Hargovan
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Commonwealth v Director, Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate: The End of Penalty Agreements in Civil Pecuniary Penalty Schemes? by Rebecca Ananian-Welsh and Kate Gover
Case Note
ABN Amro Bank NV v Bathurst Regional Council: Credit Rating Agencies and Liability to Investors by Aarushi Sahore
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Why (Re)Write Judgments?: Australian Feminist Judgments: Righting and Rewriting Law by Heather Roberts and Laura Sweeney


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DUMBFUCK is a liar.
Everyone knows DUMBFUCK is a liar.
This is why none of its children speak to DUMBFUCK.
It is noted that Plaintiff provides no proof other than his own self-serving statements that "Paul Krendler" … is actually Defendant Grady or any of the other Defendants.
DUMBFUCK is a liar.
Everyone knows DUMBFUCK is a liar.
This is why none of its children speak to DUMBFUCK.
Oh his kids speak to him when he calls... but they usually say "What do YOU want?"
I hear he is having quite the family get together this year at his new digs -- everyone is coming over including Johnny, Jim and Jack... possibly some Russian fellows and an old navy buddy named Captain Morgan.
No family has ever been so grateful for CLI.
"So solly, you have wong number. You bye-bye now, no call again."
...and one of the many reasons why sane, decent people have nothing to do with the malignant monster.
And hilariously, he lacks the self-awareness to notice how hated he is. Remember when he tried to enlist the whole family to troll TMZ? Billy's bugle call had all the power of a wet fart.
Wet farts usually produce embarrassment on the part of the individual who loosed it.
Contrast with the Blob.
I had a nice conversation with a couple of his kids at one point. He was trying to drag them into his tweets. I apologized that other people were including them and got the hoard to make sure to leave off their names when replying to the blobs vile tweets. Why he would want his kids to read the crap he was posting is anyone's guess unless he wanted to try and play victim again by claiming people were dragging his kids into it. What kind of a "Dad" starts @ mentioning his kids in vile tweets just so HE can play the victim? It's a shame really, from my conversations with them they are bright kids. They know the score with Bill and want nothing to do with him.
DumbFuck does tend to swallow gobs of asinine information by throbbing members of Team Kimberlin to spew an abundance of idiotic tales.
Here's the thing, DUMBFUCK. You can't walk into court and sue Patrick Grady for purportedly writing mean stuff about you, then turn around and claim that you wrote it all and try to copyright it.
How many times have you perjured yourself in this process, stupid?
Even Willie hates him. No friend would egg him on to do anything but get out of his room, get involved in the social activities at his apt. complex, get out of himself and try to make a few actual friends.
Wherein DUMBFUCK concedes that he still doesn't know who Krendler is, his psychotic harassment of a completely uninvolved woman notwithstanding:
Bill Schmalfeldt is a liar.
He lied to a Federal Court about his finances in his in forma pauperis request.
He lied to a MA District Court about his actions harassing me.
He lied about who he sent that picture of his wife to.
He lied about contacting people's employers.
He lied about contact people's family.
He lied about writing the latest "book" under discussion.
He lied about buying a scooter.
He lied about who he consorts with.
He lied about his medals from the Navy.
He lied about his service in the Navy (we don't call him the Lyin' of Lebanon for nothing.)
Everything he says is a lie.
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4.We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man regeneration by the Holy Spirit through faith in Jesus Christ is absolutely essential.
5.We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance according to Acts 2:4, and in the operation of the spiritual gifts and ministries.
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9.We believe in the practical application of the Christian faith in everyday experience and the need to minister to people in every area of life, which includes not only the spiritual but also the social, political and physical.
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Mitt Romney is calling President Barack Obama the "outsourcer-in-chief" and says he is an "extreme liberal" who is trying to raise taxes on job creators.
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Biden told Hispanic leaders that Romney's father, George Romney, released 12 years of tax returns when he unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination in 1968.
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According to ESPN, after a few weeks of anxiety, the Journey appears to have found a replacement for Gail - current MSU head coach Joanne McCallie. The unexpected Joanne led the Spartans to the 2005 NCAA Championship game against Baylor and, if the reports are true, would bring a seven year record of 149-75 to Duke.
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Table Top for Eiermann Table Framesby Richard Lampert — from 142,00 €
|Product type
|Table top
(1) Length: 100 / 120 / 140 / 160 / 180 / 200 cm
(2) Depth: 60 / 80 / 90 cm
(3) Thickness: 2,8 cm (melamine), 3 cm (linoleum, solid wood)
|MDF with melamine coating (28 mm thick) or linoleum (30 mm thick) or solid maple (33 mm thick) or oak (33 mm thick)
|Melamine: with oak (untreated) or white edges
Linoleum: upper surface available in a range of colours and oak edges; under side melamine white
Oak: smoked or natural
Maple: bleached
Available in a range of sizes
An overview of all combinations can be found here:
Optional extensions (5 steps, each 35 mm - allowing table height of 72 - 85 cm)
|Care and cleaning of the melamine coating: The melamine surface can be cleaned with a damp, soft cloth
Care and cleaning of the linoleum coating:
The linoleum surface can be cleaned with a damp, soft cloth. Under no circumstances should a degreasing agent be used.
Care and cleaning of solid wood:
Light soiling of untreated edges can be removed with a fine sandpaper - always moving in grain direction! Oiled and waxed surfaces can be treated with a colourless oil and/or wax if required
|24 months
|Product family
|Eiermann tables
|Accessories for Eiermann tables
Popular versions
Can the Eiermann table top be used on both sides?
The melamine coated and linoleum table tops can have light scratches that mean one shouldn't use the underside. The solid oak and solid core laminate table tops can however be used on both sides.
From which material is the table top made?
With the exception of the solid wood version all table tops are made from coated plywood. The melamine-coated table tops have a 2 mm oak edge (formerly beech) or a white edge. The linoleum coated table tops have a 2 mm oak edge and on the lower side a white melamine coating.
The Design
Accompanying the Eiermann Table Frames Stuttgart based furniture manufacturer Richard Lampert also offers the Eiermann table top. The architect and designer Egon Eiermann designed the table frame with its famous obliquely set support bars in 1953 while working at the Technical University of Karlsruhe. In 1965 a revised version was created, in which the stabilizing crossbar is positioned vertically for more usefulness. This licence-free version is now sold by Richard Lampert as the Eiermann Table Frame 2. The Richard Lampert Egon Eiermann table top itself was not specifically designed by Eiermann for his table frame. Eiermann's original design left the user free to choose his or her own table top - Eiermann's students even used doors. Richard Lampert offers a selection of table tops specially created to both fit the various frame dimensions and compliment the simple yet attractive frame design.
Since 1995 the Stuttgart based furniture manufacturer Richard Lampert has possessed the license for the production of the original Eiermann Table Frame 1. The Eiermann table tops are sold separately to the frame. They are made either from either solid wood (oak or maple), melamine covered MDF or colour coated linoleum and are available in a range of sizes.
The license to produce the original Eiermann Table Frame 1 has been held since 1995 by Stuttgart based furniture manufacturer Richard Lampert. Lampert also produce and distribute furniture designs from a wide roster of international designers including Peter Horn, Herbert Hirche and Alexander Seifried, in addition to a specially commissioned collection of children's furniture.
Historical Context
Egon Eiermann's can best be understood in context of the functionalist tradition of classical modernism, as ably demonstrated by, for example, the Eiermann Table. The reduced, practical and timeless design from the 1950s is almost the perfect physical manifestation of the Zeitgeist of post-war European society. Although Eiermann worked as an architect at the time of Bauhaus, his oeuvre clearly distinguishes itself from that school. His style is much more aligned with the so-called second modernity and architects and designers such as Arne Jacobsen and Alvar Aalto.
The design might not originate from him per se, but it was ultimately Egon Eiermann who inspired the Eiermann table tops through the reduced elegance of his table frame design. Egon Eiermann was born in 1904 in Neuendorf near Babelsberg. He studied architecture at the Technical University Berlin and worked as a freelance architect from the 1920s. Among his most popular works are the New Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin and the Horten department store in Stuttgart, from which developed the so-called Horten Tiles. Although popular, many of Eiermann's works also generated protest on account of their progressive design language. Eiermann's furniture was much more readily accepted. In addition to the Eiermann table Egon Eiermann also created numerous chair designs which are and were produced by Wilde + Spieth. Egon Eiermann died in 1970 in Baden-Baden.
Eiermann Table: Accessories
Eiermann Table Extension - Flexibility in height and angle
To allow for more individual height adjustment options these Eiermann Table extensions allow the basic height of 65 cm to be increased in five stages of 35 mm up to maximum height of 85 cm. Because each extension can be individually adjusted the extensions also allow the table frame to be angled, for example, for use as a drawing table. "
Mounting set - For fine adjustments and fixing
For fixing or finely adjusting the table top the Mounting set allows height differences of up to 20 mm to be evened out. Leaving no excuse for uneven surfaces!
Cable trough - For a little order under your desk
Safely and securely store cables and similar objects under your Eiermann Table with the cable trough. Available in a range of sizes the for all Eiermann Table's the cable trough simply hangs in the frame and solves all those cable salad problems.
Height adjustale feet - The simple solution for uneven floor surfaces
Uneven floor surfaces can make correctly positiong a desk a tiring business. The Richard Lampert height adjustable feet are simply screwed into the Eiermann table frame and can even out differences of between 20 and 40 mm. Thus ensuring the work surface you deserve. Regardless of where you work.
Industrial castors - For a mobile workplace
The industrial castors turn a static Eiermann table frame into mobile office element that can be effortlessly transferred from A to B and back again as required. And with each set conatining two castors with a brake, security is also included. Through the castors the table top height is raised by 70 mm


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The Angels will return this month to their spring training home at Tempe Diablo Stadium outside Phoenix, Ariz. Angel players can officially begin reporting Feb. 19. Newly acquired first baseman Albert Pujols says he will be there the first day – a week before he's required.
Pitchers and catchers will hold their first workout on Feb. 20. Position players, including new first baseman Albert Pujols, have to report by Feb. 26 with the first full team workout the next day, Feb. 27.
The Angels' Cactus League spring training games begin March 5 against the Oakland A's in Phoenix. The first of 15 home games in Tempe will be the following day, March 6, against the Chicago White Sox at 1 p.m.
Tickets are available through the Angels website at angels.com or by calling either Ticketmaster's National Sales Line (800-745-3000) or SoCal Sales Line (714-663-9000). Tickets will go on sale at the Tempe Diablo Stadium Ticket Office beginning Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. local time.
Tickets range from $10 for lawn/berm seating to $40 for all-inclusive Upper Pavillion seats that include unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages.
The Angels are always a big draw in spring training and with Pujols and pitcher C.J. Wilson joining the team, tickets are expected to sell even more rapidly.
The Angels will play one pre-season game against the Dodgers in Anaheim on April 2 (there are two games at Dodger Stadium, April 3 and 4). The Angels' regular season opens April 6 at Anaheim Stadium against the Kansas City Royals.
Southwest and US Airways fly non-stop from Orange County's John Wayne Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. It's 360 miles from downtown Santa Ana to the Phoenix area, which Mapquest says takes five hours and 30 minutes to cover (depends on if your driving speed is more Peter Bourjos or Kendrys Morales).


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When I first got interested in adult precision airguns about a dozen years ago, my very purchase was a Benjamin 392 multi-stroke pneumatic. And I can't tell you how many airgunners I've talked to over the years who started with a Crosman, Benjamin, or Sheridan multi-stroke pneumatic . . . it has to be scores of them.
And little wonder – multi-stroke pneumatics (MSPs) have a whole lot going for them. They tend to be very reliable, they are easy to shoot well, and you can vary the power by varying the number of strokes you put into them. There is no recoil, they are self-contained, and MSPs can be left pumped up all day without harm. In short, I like MSPs.
So imagine my delight when I found out that Webley has introduced a new MSP airgun, the Rebel. The .177 caliber Rebel stretches 34.6 inches from end to end and weighs just 4.4 lbs. At the extreme aft end of the Rebel is a rubbery butt page, which is attached to the ambidextrous synthetic stock by a white spacer. The stock is finished with a fine pebbly surface, giving it a matte appearance. On either side of the pistol grip and forestock is a pattern of tiny bumps to improve grip.
Forward of the pistol grip, a black plastic trigger guard surrounds a black plastic trigger and push-button safety. Forward of the trigger guard is the forestock which serves as the pumping arm to charge the action. Above the forestock is the barrel which has a plastic fitting on the end that serves as a mount for the fiber-optic front sight. Moving back along the barrel, you'll find the receiver, which is molded out of black plastic and has a dovetail on top for mount a scope or rear sight.
On the right side of the receiver is the breech. At the end of the receiver on the right side is a lever. Press it down, and the bolt springs backward, opening the breech for loading a pellet.
To ready the Rebel for shooting, grab the air rifle by the pistol grip with one hand and the forearm with the other. Open the forearm all the way and return it to its original position for each charging stroke. Pump the Rebel up to eight times for maximum power. When you're done pumping, click the lever on the right side of the receiver, and when the breech pops open, load a pellet and push the bolt back to its original position.
Ease the first stage out of the trigger, squeeze the second stage, and the shot goes down range. Now this is where everything starts to get very interesting. First, the Webley Rebel is supposed to have something called a knock-open valve. Now, to be honest, I am not entire sure of the design details, but I do know that it is supposed to mean that the more pumps you put into it, the harder it will be to pull the trigger. So I did a little testing. At three pumps, the first stage was 1 lb. 6.2 oz., and the second stage was 2 lb. 8.6 oz. At five pumps, the first stage was 2 lb. 2 oz., and the second stage was 3 lb. 2.3 oz. At eight pumps, the first stage was 2 lb. 7.9 oz., and the second stage was 3 lb. 9 oz. So, yes, the trigger does get heavier as you increase the number of pumps, but at no point was the trigger so heavy that it was bothersome. Quite the contrary, I found the trigger to be very crisp and manageable.
The velocity, too, varies with the number of pumps. Here are the chrony results with RWS 7 grain Hobby pellets:
4 pumps = 645 fps
5 pumps = 705 fps
6 pumps = 740 fps
7 pumps = 766 fps
8 pumps = 786 fps
I save the best part for last: the Rebel delivers excellent accuracy. At 17 yards, at five pumps, using Crosman Premier Light 7.9 grain domed pellets, I shot a five-shot group that measured just .31 inches from edge to edge or just .13 inches from center to center. In addition, at five pumps, the report is remarkably subdued, just a mild pop.
In the end, I can heartily recommend the Webley Rebel. It delivers a whole lot of airgunning performance for not a lot of money. With an inexpensive scope mounted, it would be an excellent choice for an old hand at airgunning or an outright newbie.
Til next time, aim true and shoot straight.
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Cassiopeia Malfoy
The Basics
Name: Cassiopeia Malfoy
Nicknames: Cass, Cassie
Age: 13
Blood Status: Pureblood
Hometown: England
Current Home: Hogwarts
Nationality: British
School: Hogwarts
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
Wand: 11 inches, Phoenix Tail feather(s), Oak
Hair Color: Blonde
Hair Style: Loose, Curly
Eye Color: Brown
Body Type: Slim
Height: 145cm
Other Distinguishing Features:
Clothing Style: She wears everything. They have to be in fashion currently.
Personality ( this contains likes, dislikes, weaknesses, strengths, etc, and be as detail as you can be, since we want to know your character )
Being center of attention
Try new things
Kittens & Puppies
Other small bugs
Being alone
Weaknesses: (Min 3)
Strengths: ( Min 3 )
Positive Traits: Brave, Honesty, Loyalty, Patient, Dedication, Determinded
Negative Traits: Stubborn, Cunning, Sneaky, Selfish
Father's Name: Draco Malfoy
Blood Status/Species: Pureblood
Status: Living
Mother's Name: Astoria Malfoy (nee Greengrass)
Blood Status/Species: Pureblood
Status: Living
Scorpius Malfoy, 17, Pureblood, Hogwarts Student (7th Year Slytherin), Living, Oldest brother
Orion Malfoy, 15, Pureblood, Hogwarts Student (5th Year), Living, Older brother
Athena Malfoy, 15, Pureblood, Hogwarts Student (5th Year Slytherin), Living, Older and only Sister
Children: n/a
Spouses/Partners: n/a
Pets: n/a
Other Key Members: I'm sure there is.
History: Cassiopeia was born as fourth, last child and second daughter to Draco and Astoria Malfoy. Over years she became more close with her oldest brother Scorpious than the her only sister and other brother (who were twins), mostly because twins did tend to to things together. At times Cassie was even left behind in the games but some how she still managed to get along with Scorp. Even if they have 4 years between them.
Over years Cassie became quite different than all her siblings but it wasn't really much seen since she was like everyone else who tend to be like slytherin's is but deep inside actually Cass knew always she was different than others. Also when she attend to Hogwarts then her first day there girl was sorted into Hufflepuff not Slytherin, it came as surprise to everyone basically. At times Cassie thought she might be places instead of Slytherin but never Hufflepuff.
Awhile being in Hogwarts Cassiopeia learned so much about Magic and she was sure was excited about learning more since it's been only two years there so far. Soon starts her third year. She also have made few close friends to herself or just good friends. Even if getting along with Cass doesn't seem always be very good idea. She can be quite mean one at times.
Family History:The Malfoy's are a long line of purebloods over the years they began to think that purebloods were better then everyone and began to join the death eaters and always killed and hunted muggles. Till Draco Malfoy, who at first agreed with his parents but after his years at Hogwarts with one of the bravest students he knows being a muggle born he changed his view. He now teaches his kids that everyone is the same and hopes his children won't turn out like his parents.
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Lip Sync Results From Greek Week 2011
Omicron Chi Theta – "True Life: I'm Becoming Greek" – Seventh
Alpha Tau Omega – "ATO Story Time" – Sixth
Lambda Chi Alpha – "It's Great to be a Lambda Chi 2011" – Fifth
Sigma Kappa – "True Life: I'm A Greek Goddess" – Fourth
Chi Omega – "True Life: Jersey Shore" – Third
Alpha Xi Delta – "Sorority Girl Problems" – Second
Delta Tau Delta – "Hot For Teacher" – First
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Monday, March 28, 2011
Categories: Campus, Greek Life
Tags: 2011, Alpha Tau Omega, Alpha Xi Delta, ATO, AXD, AZD, Chi Omega, CO, College, Delta Tau Delta, DTD, EK, Lambda Chi Alpha, LCA, Lip Sync, LXA, Marietta, Ohio, Omicron Chi Theta, OXO, Sigma Kappa, SK, Writing on the Mall, XO
Looking Back: Freshmen Greeks Have First MC Homecoming
Editor's Note: Welcome Andie West, a Freshman here at Marietta College, to the Writing on the Mall writing crew. She will be periodically writing articles from the Freshmen perspective, among other things.
Marietta College Homecoming! A week filled with exciting activities, food, and chances for different organizations around campus to show their pride. The week is also an exciting time for freshmen, new to the experience. I had the opportunity to speak with seven freshmen on their first Marietta College homecoming experience. Here are their responses:
Patrick Tegge, a new member of Lambda Chi Alpha, says his homecoming back home is a big deal and was expecting as much from MC. To his surprise, MC did meet his expectations. On asked about his favorite experience he responded: "working on the float at 2:00 am and building a gate to the graveyard with Chuck Bonakoski!"
Pat and his brothers got to work with the local sorority, Omicron Chi Theta, on their float. He said that he was anxious at first since floats at home took 4 months to construct, but despite the lack of time and all of the activities associated with being a full-time college student, the float turned out to be well done. Tegge is very excited for next year's homecoming.
Elisa Santiago, a new member of Omicron Chi Theta, expected the week to be a lot crazier than it was, but she was expecting to have a lot of fun and bond with her sisters. In addition to sisterly bonding, the Omicron Chi Theta's experienced inter-Greek bonding with the Lambda Chi. Elisa said making the float with them was a lot of fun. "We forgot to open the windows (At the Lambda Chi house) so that was a headache with all the spray paint!" she said laughing. "Homecoming was a lot of fun and I can't wait 'til next year"!
Bryan Murray, a new member of Alpha Tau Omega, was expecting homecoming to be "kinda lame because (back home) cheerleaders and football players were the only ones who cared." However, the MC homecoming "exceeded" his expectations. "I enjoyed it greatly and loved how much you could participate in and building the float was fun." The croon was Bryan's while Blake Alan Johnson jumped rope behind me!" Next year? "I'm excited especially now that I know what it'll be like I can put more in it and get more out of it."
Clay Ellenwood, a new member of Delta Tau Delta, figured it would be a pretty long, fun week and was looking forward to meeting a lot of new people. His favorite part of the week: "I think my favorite part was getting to compete in the Greek competition it was something I didn't expect to be a part of". Next year? "Definitely excited for next year for more opportunities to get involved and contribute since it's not so new to me."
I asked Alex Martin, a new member of Chi Omega, about her homecoming experience and she said it met her expectations. Her favorite part? "Can it be a tie?" she laughed. "There were so many good aspects it's hard to pick out a favorite!" Her top two favorites were: The feeling of accomplishment after the cheer and her second was the announcement of fellow sister, Jen Kuhn, as queen. Next year? "I can't wait!" She is excited to participate in more activities in the 2011 MC homecoming.
Mary Roberts, a new member of Alpha Xi Delta, was unsure what to expect from her new home's homecoming. "I was pumped to do things with my sorority!" Her favorite activity? "Cheer! We are pumped for Greek week already!" Her impression? "A lot going on" but she enjoyed how everyone on campus was involved and showed pride in their organizations. Mary is excited for next year's homecoming.
Kiki Cunningham, a new member of Sigma Kappa, knew homecoming was going to be fun. When asked if the week met her expectations she responded: "Yeah! It was a lot of fun and seeing how much pride everyone had for the school." Her favorite? "The cheer and croon because I liked seeing what everyone came up with because everyone was so different." Kiki is already excited for next year and uncovering the theme and how it'll play through.
All in all, the freshmen experience of homecoming was positive and exceeded all their expectations. From the cheer and croon to amusing float stories, the MC 2010 homecoming is one to remember for our freshmen.
Posted by Andie_W Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Categories: Homecoming, Students
Tags: Alpha Tau Omega, Alpha Xi Delta, ATO, AZD, Chi Omega, CO, College, Delta Tau Delta, DTD, EK, Greek Life, Homecoming 2010, Lambda Chi Alpha, LCA, LXA, Marietta, Ohio, Omicron Chi Theta, OXO, Sigma Kappa, SK, Treat Yourself to Homecoming 2010, Writing on the Mall, XO
Meet The 2010 Homecoming Candidates
The excitement has been building, and now the curtains can come down…here are your Homecoming candidates for 2010. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name, King candidates first, then Queen candidates.
Steve Baranoski – Lambda Chi Alpha
Derek Ensinger – Delta Tau Delta
Blake Johnson – Alpha Tau Omega
Colin "Tyler" Preston – Charles Sumner Harrison Organization
Amanda Case – Omicron Chi Theta
Amber Davis – Sigma Kappa
Jen Kuhn – Chi Omega
Jessica "Lippy" Lipniskas – Alpha Xi Delta
Alison Matas – Honors House
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010
Categories: Campus, Homecoming
Tags: Alpha Tau Omega, Alpha Xi Delta, ATO, AZD, Charles Sumner Harrison Organization, Chi Omega, College, Delta Tau Delta, DTD, EK, Homecoming, Honors House, Lambda Chi Alpha, LCA, LXA, Marietta, Ohio, Omicron Chi Theta, OXO, Sigma Kappa, SK, Writing on the Mall, XO
Rock-A-Day: Rush Edition
Interfraternity Council painted the rock this week to make the campus aware that it was Rush Week. What looked better…the Rock, or the masterful use of Word when making the event poster this year? Rush week continues tonight with events from Lambda Chi Alpha, Alpha Tau Omega, and Delta Tau Delta. You can find the full schedule on the Writing on the Mall calendar.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010
Tags: Alpha Tau Omega, ATO, Calendar, College, Delta Tau Delta, Delts, DTD, Events, IFC, Interfraternity Council, Lambda Chi Alpha, LCA, LXA, Marietta, Microsoft, Ohio, The Rock, Word, Writing on the Mall
Rock-A-Day: Recruitment Edition
The Brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha painted the rock to wish all three Panhellenic Council chapters good luck with recruitment. 58 women ended up receiving bids last week to Sigma Kappa, Chi Omega, and Alpha Xi Delta. We'll have a link to the Bid Day video soon.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010
Tags: Alpha Xi Delta, AZD, Chi Omega, College, EK, Lambda Chi Alpha, LCA, LXA, Marietta, Ohio, Sigma Kappa, SK, The Rock, Writing on the Mall, XO
Super Bowl Party Time
I hate the Steelers (yes, I am a Browns fan, get over it).
But, I can't wait to go watch the Cardinals whoop on the Steelers (hopefully) tonight. And I'll be doing it with all the other people heading over to the Gathering Place tonight.
IFC and CUB are co-sponsoring a Super Bowl Party at the G-Spot starting at 6 PM. We'll have about 300 wings there, along with tons of pizza, and of course, unlimited drinks of the non-alcoholic type. The game will be on all the TV's (including the giant screen), and all of the usual G-Spot activities will be available for use (including pool, foosball, and the new arcade machines that they installed). The fraternities will be bringing their cornhole boards and will have tables set up to inform male students about the positives of fraternal life at Marietta College. CUB will be bringing prizes to raffle off (mostly Steelers stuff, but I'm sure that most people in the area won't mind that).
So, 6 PM tonight at the Gathering Place…be there or be square!
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Sunday, February 1, 2009
Categories: Campus, Events, Food, Greek Life
Tags: Alpha Tau Omega, Arizona Cardinals, ATO, Choppers, College Union Board, cornhole, CUB, Delta Tau Delta, Delts, Drinks, DTD, Food, foosball, G-Spot, Gathering Place, IFC, Interfraternal Council, Lambda Chi Alpha, LCA, LXA, Marietta, Marietta College, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pizza, pool, Pop, Prizes, Super Bowl, Super Bowl 43, TV, TV's, Water, Wings, Writing on the Mall


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Rob reviews A Vanishing Act, by Paul Swartz; Oak & Linden #2, by Pat Barrett; and WW, by Aaron Cockle.
A Vanishing Act, by Paul Swartz.  This was just a 12-page sampler for a longer, 32-page issue, but I was highly impressed by its every aspect.  From his Skip Williamson-inspired exaggerated character design to his bold and vivid use of color to his intricate use of details in invoking the Vaudeville era of New York City, A Vanishing Act left me wanting much more.  It's the story of a wholly disagreeable, ugly young man with a single talent: vocal mimicry.  He can't gain much traction as an entertainer because he's so odd-looking and dispeptic, until one day he actually transforms into the person whose voice he was imitating onstage.  Swartz is equally facile in crafting funny drawings as well as witty narration, as a gag involving Herbert Hoover and Calvin Coolidge attests.  Swartz potentially has a great future ahead of him as a humorist.
WW, by Aaron Cockle.  This is a typically mind-bending story from Cockle, whose specialty is in crafting mysteries with no answers and conspiracies that don't unravel.  This is the first part of a larger story wherein a Cockle stand-in is instructed by his "organization" to go on a field mission to help secure its future survival in the face of an "imminent global conflagration".  The key to Cockle's success is how utterly deadpan and even quotidian his stories are, as his characters try to make sense of their world from moment to moment.  Cockle doesn't quite have the chops to pull off some of the images he explored here, like nude 6-breasted field assassins, a teleportation device and the dire consequences of a machine that folds in space and time.  This is a story that I'd like to see redrawn in the future.
Oak & Linden #2, by Pat Barrett.  This is a stylish mini, from the gold on red cover to the cream-colored paper to Barrett's thick and distinctive line.  This is a collection of short stories, ranging from diary comics to bits that bleed into genre.  It opens with a story filled with scribbled clouds, stick-figure gods and their supposed worshipers.  Barrett cleverly mimics primitive cave art, providing a grisly punchline.  In another story, using a thick line to delineate his characters but a lighter, looser line in drawing facial figures, he lampoons a Captain Kirk-style blowhard who crashes on an alien planet, only to find a way to systematically exploit it.  "It Happened At A Hanging" is a Roger Langridge-inspired bit of black-and-white surrealism.  "The Trouble With Diary Comics" is as meta as it gets in detailing the ways in which people knowing you do a diary strip interferes with one's ability to create a decent one.  Barrett's got great chops, and I'll be curious to see how he chooses to build on his abilities as he attempts more ambitious work.
Tags: aaron cockle, CCS, pat barrett, paul swartz


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Case Study
Linode solves Sensr.net's bandwidth, load balancing, and uptime challenges for one-third the cost of AWS.
Sensr.net's cloud-based video monitoring platform makes it easy for people to view, share and store video feeds from Internet-enabled cameras. With Sensr.net, a user can monitor webcam feeds from anywhere on any Web-connected device. Motion-detection algorithms are applied to each feed, providing an automatic form of surveillance. Sensr.net can notify individuals through text message alerts if a monitored area—such as a store window or back door—has been opened. Sensr.net also provides a social element to its service that enables users share camera views on Twitter or Facebook. Sensr.net even provides a widget that allows users to easily embed a live stream of their webcam on their website or blog.
The company is the brainchild of CEO Adam Beguelin, who came up with the idea for the company while monitoring his Nevada home over the Internet during a yearlong sabbatical in Vietnam with his family.
Around the world, homeowners, municipalities, businesses such as Mission: Cats, Norway Boats, and Miami Kiteboarding, and even competitions like The Great Pacific Race have used Sensr.net. Pangea Real Estate, for example, uses hundreds of cameras on Sensr.net to monitor its apartment complexes in the United States. Moreover, the Pangea IT team uses the Sensr.net API to build custom interfaces for those cameras.
Sensr.net needed its virtual servers to be able to handle large amounts of traffic and incoming data with minimal downtime, while being able to scale its servers on the fly. It needed assistance as needed from a responsive customer support, and predictable pricing.
Linode provided Sensr.net unlimited bandwidth for incoming data, customized DNS options, scheduled backups, immediate cloning, and an intuitive API to facilitate server allocation and scaling.
Linode has exceeded all Sensr.net's performance, service and support expectations and done so with predictable pricing.
"Linode's performance is amazing and is improving all the time…(it is) an even more affordable choice and an invaluable resource for our business." Adam Beguelin, CEO Sensr.net.
Sensr.net captures video 24/7 from thousands of cameras across the globe. Its tech-savvy customers generally deploy several cameras, some setting up as many as 800. From those cameras, Sensr.net handles 70 million uploads every day and accordingly needs to process a great deal of video—nearly half as much as that processed by YouTube. For every two terabytes of incoming data Sensr.net processes, four gigabytes of data is sent out. Handling this digital load can be a challenge for any server.
All of the visual data necessitates abundant bandwidth, especially for incoming feeds. The most recent 30 days of video for every customer is stored in the cloud, with still-shot screen captures that enable users to quickly sort through and review footage. In 2008, as Beguelin and his colleagues began evaluating solutions for their Web-hosting and cloud-computing needs, they determined bandwidth capacity as mission critical.
Initially, Sensr.net considered ramping up its own on-site servers to manage the hosting themselves. Sensr.net quickly deemed this idea impractical because it would have demanded constant oversight and diligent maintenance and commensurate costs. With the expected growth of the business, Sensr.net needed a cloud host that not only could handle huge amounts of incoming data and traffic, but also could allow Sensr.net to scale server needs on the fly while guaranteeing minimal downtime, providing responsive just-in-time support with affordable, pay-as-you-grow pricing.
"We considered using Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud hosting but we ultimately found it to be too complicated and expensive to use," said Beguelin. "AWS didn't seem to meet Sensr.net's needs as a small but growing company, so we looked elsewhere. We found that we get more performance and value out of Linode, and it's much easier to use."
In January 2009, Sensr.net chose Linode to handle its hosting needs. Linode offered comprehensive cloud hosting, a proven track record, an affordable price, and perhaps most important, unlimited incoming bandwidth. Because of this latter advantage, going forward, Sensr.net would be able to effectively allocate its server capacity. This negated the concern over the variability and risk typically associated with handling disproportionate amounts of incoming video from customer webcams around the globe.
Knowing its infrastructure needs were met, Sensr.net was soon up and running. "Linode's API is excellent," said Beguelin. "It's very intuitive and we were able to set up what we needed very quickly with minimal fuss. This was especially helpful when deploying our new servers, allowing us to scale as much as we needed."
The fact that Beguelin and others at Sensr.net have a strong background in Linux was an added bonus. "Linode lets you choose which version of Linux to run," he said. "This meant we didn't need to learn a new programming environment. If you have a favorite version of Linux, you can use that, so we were able to simply carry-on as usual."
Sensr.net appreciates many of the features that come with Linode's hosting solution. To accommodate its many customers and their thousands of webcams, Sensr.net requires custom DNS options and takes advantage of Linode's DNS service. Sensr.net also values the ongoing backups that ensure data remains safe. Another important feature to Sensr.net is cloning. "The ability to clone servers essentially gives us 'servers on demand," said Beguelin, "so we can instantly scale our hosting efforts whenever necessary."
Linode's customer support team and its multiple datacenters located in North America, Europe and Asia have further contributed to Sensr.net's solution,. "You can allocate servers for traffic based on location, which minimizes latency issues. It's really helpful," Beguelin said.
Linode's control panel and various tools also give Sensr.net insight into its servers' needs. With these metrics in hand, Sensr.net optimizes system performance and averts crippling downtime by using redundant servers and NodeBalancers, which smartly distribute incoming traffic.
According to Beguelin, Linode has exceeded all his company's expectations, including performance, price, service and support. Beguelin estimated that compared to AWS, Linode has saved Sensr.net at least 33 percent on operational costs.
"Using Linode has pretty much guaranteed our site is operating at all times - running smoothly and efficiently," said Beguelin. "Linode's performance is amazing and is improving all the time. In fact, our cost-per-camera has fallen, making Linode an even more affordable choice and an invaluable resource for our business.
"We have grown our company from the beginning with Linode. It's the perfect hosting solution no matter what size your company is. Performance and support are exceptional and Linode makes it easy to scale resources as your needs grow, meaning that there are no unexpected surprises when it comes to price. Anyone looking for an excellent and reliable hosting solution need not look any further than Linode."


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How was the Brand built?
Organic Foods and Café was founded by Nils El Accad in Dubai,UAE. The story begins when his mother gets ill with cancer and then shifted to organic and wholegrain foods which helped her a lot. Later Nils also was being poisoned by the food he ate (non organic) and doctors were unable to cure him. Later homeopath discovered it as food poison thus he also shifted to organic foods and changed his lifestyle which gave birth to this brand. He started this trend of organic foods in UAE as it was unavailable and propagated it as healthy nutritious food. Also it's not about money but it's about nutrition which this range of foods offers.
Brand Mantra
Brand Mantra for Organic Foods and Café is to create awareness about organic and bio dynamic products throughout the world and educate customers about the nutritional value it offers. Also they take fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts products, eggs, meat, poultry, dairy directly from the owners of the respective products. They have farmers working with them from all over the world starting from Australia, Austria, Uganda, Sri Lanka, and UAE.
Keller's Model
Kapferer's Model
Leveraging Secondary Brand Associations To Build a Brand
Brand Value Chain
What Store Says?
Organic – Foods & Café, outlet in Sheiklh Zayed Road took me into the world of Organic and bio dynamic food products, supplements, skin care, cosmetics, baby items and household products. The store located at a very prominent location on the main Sheikh Zayed Road and this gives greater visibility to the store. In Dubai Organic-Foods & Café have 3 outlets –
Sheikh Zayed Road, Village in Jumeirah and Greens.
Also they have a store in Masdar, Abu Dhabi. Masdar city is the epitome of alternate energy i.e. solar energy and other renewable energy sources. Organic represents the "Alternate" way of lifestyle by using organic and biodynamic products. Masdar city also represents an "Alternate" way of living by using renewable energy sources. This association of Organic-Fods and cafe with Masdar City is a good brand building step.
In the store, they discussed about their policies of sourcing products only from farmers that they have hand-picked and personally visited who adhere to the strict organic or biodynamic guidelines. The store does not buy from the open market or traders. They source the food from all over the world and stock only the items that are seasonally available which can also mean that they don't have certain fresh produce due to the seasonality elements. The fresh produce is also priced at a premium due to the expensive production in UAE.
The store layout was as follows:
- The entrance to the store had the fresh produce of fruits and vegetables and the main store room had the aisles of the packed food items.
- One side of the store had the makeup section along with health supplements.
- Also, there was a separate room for 'Pork' which was clearly marked as "Not for Muslims", this clearly shows that they are culturally sensitive to the region they run their business out of while catering to the international needs of people.
- The store also stocks all kinds of household supplements, personal care products and other FMCG products.
- They also stock certain Non-organic food items for people who require products with very specific allergy requirements. But all this is clearly marked in the displays.
- There is a fresh bakery region where they also serve bread pieces with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for people to try out the variety of baked goods available. The store has a strict policy of not eating within the premises which also relates to the strict health guidelines
- There was a specific area where the butcher was preparing the meat and this was in plain sight of the customers as well.
- One side of the store was reserved for the café
The staff in the store was very helpful and was guiding everyone on the products available. They also were convinced about the benefits of the products available as well as committed to their jobs. There was also a great ethnic diversity in the staff employed.
Also, the customers who were shopping in the store were well educated about the products
available. The products available were of a higher price range and so the customers belonged to a higher income group who were educated and concerned about the health implications of eating good quality food and using organic products.
To encourage brand loyalty and engagement they also have discounts on different products every Fridays and Saturdays. They also told us about a few customers who have their food at the café every day as they feel assured about the quality of the food they produce. The loyalty among the customers is very high due to the assurance provided by the brand.
Organic food and café also delivers within Dubai and have a delivery network to deliver
according to a schedule and also have pick up points. They deliver across other emirates as well. They have now started delivering to Oman as well. The delivery to Muscat is done twice a month where people can place their orders in advance.
What Next?
Brand building done by Organic foods and café touch the heart of its loyal customers in every aspect of life. Though there are few of the areas where they can focus more which we were able to draw from our analysis.
- Organic foods and café can have events associated with best nutritional value food products in UAE and can step up their stalls in various events which occur day in and out in this part of world.
- Along with they can set up their mini store during Dubai Food festivals to give the taste and flavor.
- They can also use you tube videos and 30 minute talk in the stores itself to demonstrate how this brand was built, what are the steps they are taking to maintain its uniqueness, how they are different from other organic outlets etc.
- Also they can leverage the secondary associations in terms of involving people who works towards spreading and educating people towards this new lifestyle.
- In the stores they are offering discounts on products but on the website they are not mentioning about this, to create awareness about the same they should publish about discounts on social media as well.
- They can also take use of sample food packets to create awareness.
This whole analysis helped me to understand that how can we analyze a brand as a big picture and find the gaps where we can help them to grow.
P.S Thank you Avantika Toshniwal – Pursued MBA in Marketing from SP Jain for contributing in the analysis made.
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Real Mom Problems
In a million years I never thought that I'd be one of those parents.
My child's eating habits are horrible. Every evening I lose it. I spend my energy trying to figure out how to make a healthy dinner that they will eat.
A good friend of mine gave me a few tips that helped.
1. Involve your picky toddler in shopping and meal preparation
2. Make mealtime fun by renaming food or cutting it into silly shapes
3. Continue offering new and healthy foods, even if they refuse it the first time
4. Check with your pediatrician if you're concerned about your picky toddler's health


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By Matthew A. Quick In the case of Anderson v Kohler, the court held that an oral contract to sell a piece of property was not enforceable, because price and time-for-performance terms were indefinite, and no performance was demanded, nor were any funds tendered, within a reasonable time.
NOTE: a written contract should always be used during a real estate transaction. Without it, no enforceable promise is made.