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(Leilani ….inspiration comes from everywhere).
Where She's From: Super-talented artist, Leilani E. Hickerson, was born on May 15, 1983 in Atlantic County, New Jersey. She attended little South Egg Harbor school until 5th grade then went to Arthur Rann Middle school only up to 6th grade when her parents moved to Sicklerville, New Jersey, where she began grades 7th through 8th at C.W. Lewis Middle School.
She started High school education at Highland High school in Blackwood, New Jersey, but transferred in 10th grade to finish her education at Overbrook Senior high school in Pine Hill. From there she went to The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where she graduated in May of 2006 with a B.F.A. (Bachelors in Fine Arts) in Illustration.
"In college I had this idea that maybe I would work for a large illustration company,� Hickerson tells The Black Star News. "Then as time passed, I realized that I didn't want to work a 9-to-5, where it would be harder to distinguish my self as an independent artist.� Before graduating college, she was awarded First prize in the Ely, which is the university's most distinguished illustration award. "Many people commented that I should go into business for my self and they were anxious to see what works I would produce—basically that gave me the incentive to be an entrepreneur.�
Where She's At: Hickerson describes her style of art as "very unique and characteristic� of her personality. "My illustration work is fun, energetic, colorful and full of life. I generally use a mixed media approach, using watercolor, acrylics, pen and ink,� she says.
Her inspiration comes from many unique and sometimes unconventional sources. "I may just see something at a store like designs on snack bags, photography, browsing through random book illustrations, posters and boom I get inspired,� she explains. "Really, inspiration for art is really everywhere I look. Being an artist allows me to see art differently than others do. The world is full beautiful things, you just have to take your time and appreciate it.�
While producing a work of art can be contemplative at times, Leilani also savors the thrill involved. "The exhilaration I get from my art is during the conception phase and finishing phase of a piece,� she explains. "When I'm brainstorming I always assert to myself 'no one has thought of this before' which drives me to visually bring the elements together into one cohesive piece. When I begin adding the finishing touches to a piece the more I get excited. Satisfaction comes when all is completed and I can step back and proudly gaze upon what I accomplished.�
Though her artwork is geared more towards children, adults find them reminiscent of characters or places in their childhood. "It's very nostalgic in a way for them because they always smile and say 'wow, you did that?'� Indeed, The Black Star News' editors rate her work five stars out of five, as a visit to her website (www.MsLeilani.com) will attest.
Where She's Headed: She promotes her artwork by networking at art expos, museums, business events, through the (National Conference of Artists (NCA), and via her website. "Most importantly, I hit the streets to physically walk into small and large businesses,� she adds. "Everything nowadays is very impersonal. I have a better chance of getting my work seen if I have my materials on hand to give to the major industry leaders. I have business cards, promotional cards, and I also rely on word of mouth.�
She also has another asset that has helped her expand her client base. "My best attribute is my personality,� she says. "I'm very easy to talk to and have a great sense of humor. I am not an artist that cannot be approached. I'm a big kid at heart and it shows through everything I do.�
Leilani's Words Of Wisdom: "To younger aspiring artists—Listen to your professors and the adults that are in the artistic world. Knowledge is power. The more you educate yourself in and out of school will help you greatly. Yes, there are many things you can learn without being formally educated but no matter your situation never be afraid to ask for help. If you do find someone that is willingly to help you, listen to him or her. Having someone offer even the most minuet advice can potentially be something extremely useful.�
Leilani's Secrets To Success: "The art world is very critical but don't let the critics get you down. Forget about them and make it all about you. That's what counts.�
To get a glimpse of Leilani's, or to commission her work, please visit www.MsLeilani.com. Her first children's book will be finished by the early summer of 2007 and hopefully will be at a bookstore near you.
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We have made it! Grand Final Week is finally here. If you have made it all the way to the Grand Final, well done. You clearly know what you are doing and probably don't need my help! But hey, don't tune out, hopefully I have some little bit of advice that might just help give you the edge.
Last week was such a massive scoring week, don't get lulled into a false sense of security. We all know that the Fantasy Gods like to play with us and I will predict that this week will be no exception! So keep your wits about you and make sure you dot every i and cross every t on your way to lockout.
So, for the 23rd and final time this year…… Let's SCRAMBLE!
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Grand Final Strategy
There are a million things that you will worry about as you head into the grand final. I guess we all have our own plans, here are a few of the things that I consider.
- Go Unique. If you think you are the underdog going into your final then look for a unique that might just have a big one. This is where you would be consulting Cal's Scale of Hardness to see who has the best matchups. A few that spring to mind would be Port against Gold Coast, Richmond v St Kilda, Brisbane v a depleted North Melbourne at home and Essendon v Fremantle. So you may want to consider guys like Ebert, Boak, Ryder, Wingard, Grigg (who was massive last week), Zorko, Beamer (but a lot of teams have him), Heppell or even a Zaharakis. I know that these names aren't generally ones that you would be looking at but they are guys that can pull a big game out of the bag occasionally and they have the matchups to do it this week. But beware, this is a risk and whilst they can put in a great game, they can also put in a real stinker too.
- Match off Risks. If you have a look at the matchup and there is just that one player of theirs that worries you and you think the rest of your uniques have them covered, then consider trading out someone in your side and bringing in that unique that they have. This then nullifies that risk and you can hopefully get over the line with the remaining players in your side.
- Captain. This one goes without saying. Yet again, have a look at their squad and see what they have and you can make your decision from there. You can look at potentially playing a unique captain. If you have read Calvin's Captains this week (what am I saying, of course you have) you could take someone a bit further down on his list that your opponent might not have. For example a Matt Crouch or a Docherty instead of the vanilla options like Titch or Dangerfield.
- Supercoach Trading Plan. I know that not all of you play Supercoach, but for those that do, this week offers you a bit of a unique way to get the edge on your opponent. If you have one or two trades left and you don't have to use them at the start of the round to get someone on field because of an omission or an injury. You could look to hold that trade until later in the weekend and then decide where you need to use it. This could be due to your opponent having someone go big and you need to take a bit of a risk, or you might have put someone on the bench to loophole them and you need to take that score but don't have anyone to bring on who isn't playing. By keeping your trade until the last moment you need to use it, you can take advantage and either bring in a unique or you could even bring in a donut to take advantage of that big score on the bench. This is of course a risky play, but if you are experienced in doing it and confident that by doing it you will get the win, then it might just be a risk worth taking.
Selection Table
I am always nervous about selection for Grand Final week, but it seems things have gone pretty well for us this week thankfully. Here are a few of my observations about the ins and outs this week:
Taylor Adams has been named despite a number of concerns about his status during the week. I am praying he plays as he is crucial to my draft team, but keep an eye on the teams tonight but also ensure you have cover as I won't be at all surprised if he is a late out. They will give him every opportunity to play.
Grundy returns from Suspension. If you have a luxury trade he could be of interest, he is up against Gawn, but big Max hasn't been in the best of form.
Ziebell is out again, succumbing to injury, this time his foot.
Nic Newman returns, if you traded him out, leave him out.
Dan Hannebery is out with a Hip injury! This is one forced trade for owners.
Jasper Pittard isn't a name I would normally put in this column, but if you are a massive underdog and looking for a bloke that can do the unusual, Jasper might be your man. Just one over 100 this year, but lots in the 90s and 80s. With a GC team that is out of finals, Jasper might just have a field day.
Lachie Neale returns and if a lot of people traded him out when he was injured, he may actually be a bit of a unique this week if you decide to bring him in.
Early readers of the teams may have noticed that the little master, Gary Ablett was named for the Suns, but about two hours later he was withdrawn from the team as his dodgy hammy didn't pass a fitness test at training. Have we seen the last of him? I hope not, I do love watching him work, however, I am glad he won't be dazzling me against the Power this week.
Things To Remember
- If you are a big underdog, take a risk. You may as well go for it if you think you aren't much of a chance of victory.
- Don't trust the predicted scores. We all know these things lie, they don't know who will get injured, who will get tagged and who will have a shocker.
- Banter. There is no better weekend to get stuck into your mate that you are playing in a GF and have a bit of fun, particularly if you are winning!
- It's not over til It's over. Just because you have a player have a shocker on Friday, don't write it off, you never know what may happen. I mean who predicted Grigg's 153 on Sunday afternoon!
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There we have it folks, another massive season of Scrambling done. At this stage of the year, there isn't too much advice I can give, for some of us who are struggling for trades (in RDT or SC) or have no cash, we are just hanging on for the ride and hoping for the best. But realistically if you have made it this far and are in a GF, you clearly know what you are doing and are having a great season.
I want to finish this year off by saying a massive thank you to a few people and shoutouts.
- Thank you to Roy, Calvin and Warnie for once again letting me write for you guys each Friday, I love bringing this to you all and I really appreciate these boys for allowing me to keep doing it.
- Thank you to all the people that I have played against in leagues this year, thanks for the competition, I hope I gave you a bit of competition although I didn't have one of my better years. I did miss out on a cash league final or two at the final hurdle, but thankfully made my cash league GF's in the Draft format.
- A bit of a shout out to a group of boys at my Son's school who bring me no end of entertainment, I do love seeing their teams each week as there is usually a player or two that I don't know (well, would never consider for my team) or in some cases, don't want to know, isn't that right Ben? I am sure Luke Brown will get a big score for you one day mate!
- But, Most Importantly I want to thank you guys and girls, the readers of this little Friday Scramble each week. Without you, this would be nothing. I thank you all for the support you give me but also for the support you give each other. As most of you know, I don't get a chance on a Friday most weeks to log in and answer questions due to work and then I go straight to my local footy club to coach one of the junior sides and it is after lockout when I get a chance to read comments and what I love most is that you guys all jump in and offer ideas and suggestions to each other. It is brilliant and a big part about what makes DTTalk work.
All the best of luck with your teams this week, whether they be going for Grand Final Glory or just to get your national ranking up a bit higher. I hope you have had an awesome year and I look forward to seeing you all again in the pre-season for 2018!
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Beams and Wingard
Dangerfield and Gunston/Buddy?
Most pointless weekly article. If you need a captain check Calvin's captain. You need to know good matchups go to Cals scale of hardness. Article offers little substance and the people who like it probably think Donald Trump is a great president.
For next year Warnie must go. He is absolutely awful as a pundit. While Calvin and Roy are quite funny I'm at a loss to what Warnie offers? Besides advice for top 5000 finishes.
This article has to go as well as the sillyness that is shahs who gives us the team sheets when we get the official teamsheets.
Time to evolve and grow and sometimes this means being a little ruthless. Sad to see Jeppa go. The one dude who u could rely on.
You do realise we get all this for free, at no charge, the fact that these lads go out of their way each week to provide us with tops and tricks is fantastic so cheers lads.
had a bad year imac lol
Nobody is forcing you to read it mate. There is quite a lot of people out there that would take a lot from this article. I don't see you putting your hand up to contribute.
What's the chance of Imac writing a column so we can troll him.
These guys were offering free advice.
If you want fun Imac, start investing in shares and get onto the Hotcopper website. Then you'll have something to complain about!!
Thanks to all who wrote on this website. Really appreciated your thoughts and it was my choice to read it or not.
Most of all to all readers take responsibility for your own decisions!
Imac = F%#wit & total flog
Thanks Dunny for your weekly scramble. I taken your advice two weeks in a row and it has got be to a heap of league grand finals. IF I hadnt listened to a voice of reason I would have flopped out and only made a couple of grand finals.
Look forward to the scramble again next season.
Sometimes it is better to shut up and be thought a fool, than to make a comment and remove all doubt.
I, for one, rate Warnie the highest – he seems to put in alot of the grunt work. But I appreciate what all of them do, and all the writers on this site. Sure, some seem to offer a bit more than others, but you take out of it what you want. It's always an interesting read.
Well done, Dunny, and all the team, and thanks.
ah, I get your nickname now. IMac I'm a c…
Hi Dunny thanks for all your work this year ..think its about time you guys got a moderator …maybe let one or two of the trusted regular posters here do it ?
Agree. Warnie is a punish and is always bullying Calvin on the podcasts. Banter with Roy and hard bully's Cal.
They are big boys, it's all just a bit of fun.
Play Phillips, Kennedy or Pederson in my forward line? (Draft)
Actually make that Phillips, Kennedy or Deledio?
I for one enjoy all the contributors to dt talk. It has definitely helped me into two grand finals.
Keep up the good work boys.
Need help for my final trade of the year please!!
Who scores more – Sheed at home against the Crows or Sicily against the Puppies??
Bringing in Sir Lancelot or Gray for 1 of them….
Also, many thanks for all your hard work!!
Thanks Dunny for all your fine work through the Season. I' ve picked up some good tips re strategy, etc and if it wasn't for articles such as yours, and others, on this valuable site, I doubt that I would be in the two grand finals (out of 3 leagues) this year.
Dangerfield or Beams?
IMac thanks for the laugh buddy. Ridiculous comments on all levels. Trump is a great president – voted in by the people and fulfilling election promises. But you are clearly far too ignorant to understand. Peace moron, better luck next year.
No worries Dunny. Love the article, keep up the good work! It's very much appreciated.
Trade dalhaus to menegola or trade witherden to a premo in hibberd/houli/JJ? Thoughts, thanks!
Purely point scoring for me
Can get any two players
Def – Adams, Doch, Laird, Lloyd, Scharenburg, Witherden (Ryan)
Fwds – Macrae, Sidey, Menegola, Wingard, Heeney, Dahl
Thinking Lloyd/Dahl to Houli/Gray
Who do you think I should get?
Thanks Dunny for your work this year
Who would you play out of Scharenberg and Newnes?
Have 132k in bank plus 2 trades, what to do??
Doc, Adams, laird, roberton, newnes, witherden (nyhuis, White)
Titch, danger, zerrett, dusty, Duncan, treloar, beams, rocky (graham, glass)
Martin, Gawn (2 x 150k rookies)
Macrae, menegola, yeo, Heeney, Dahl, WHE (deluca, beech)
Opposition vs me
Ryan vs roberton
Gibbs vs Duncan
B crouch vs rocky
Kreuzer vs Martin
Franklin vs Macrae
Steele vs Dahl
Greenwood vs WHE
Opposition vs me
Simpson vs roberton
Ryan vs newnes
Shaw vs witherden
J Kelly vs danger
B crouch vs treloar
Hanners vs Duncan
Sidey vs yeo
R gray vs menegola
Roughead vs Dahl
rest same
Witherden/Dahl to Simpson/Lambert or Hodge/Wingard?
Which two to bring in out of Zorko, Merrett, Zaharakis and Kelly?
Should I go with Witherden/Ryder or Beams/Buzza ?
Have Burton (in Def), Darcy out and only $9k in the bank. Any ideas on the combo to bring in? I have no coverage in defence and Adams on field which is a concern. I have Buzza as coverage in the ruck.
Options I have thought of so far are Shaw/Pedersen, Simpson or Newnes/Vardy
Who to field gaff or alex witherdan ?
The Sramble is one of my fave articles!!! Work Dunny
What will I benefit more out of:
Gaff -> Aaron Hall
Gawn -> Ryder
Thanks Dunny, looking forward to having you back next season – an essential part of my weekly Fantasy routine!
Got knocked out in my Prelim last week thanks to Hodge, just playing for ranking now.
So I've decided to embrace the old guys playing their retirement games lol
* keeping Hodge as he's likely to do what he should have done last week and go huge
* keeping Roo and hoping for one last bagfull of goals
* bringing in Pops Kelly to go out with a big bang in my backline
Good luck to all the GF coaches!
What's your view on Zorko tomorrow dunny?
Trust fagan and take his word that Zorko is in or trade him to Gibbs just in case ?
No worries, the antibiotics have well and truly kicked in … he'll go like the clappers!
what is the likely scores for the following
R Gray
C Pederson
Trade out dahlhaus or Riewoldt?
& who to bring in – Boak or Menegola?
Have 587k to spend on a midfielder… go!
Ebert, Kennedy, Heppell, Wingard, Oliver or Whitfield – which would you go with? Or none??
Kennedy and heppell will go over 100 for sure, wingard if he's not tagged could go bigger at home. Touk Miller is a new tagger so anything could happen. Depends on if you want to take the risk or not.
Thanks, Ray. Didn't know about Touk being a tagger – thanks for that insight!
Hi all.. Badly stuck on what to do for my last luxury trade:
Narrowed it down to Tuohy (loves playing at the cattery so 2nd guessing), Hodge (46 last week), Dahlhaus and Steven (inconsistent)
Here's my dilemma, Tuohy is up and down and capable of a 60's score, will Hodge want to come out and play an absolute blinder in his last game or spud it up a 2nd week in a row.
Dahlhaus has been horribly inconsistent with a last 3 round average of 74. Yuck.
Then old yo-yo Jack Steven, almost enough for my never again list but is capable of going big but seems lacks interest at times. Just not sure I can trade a guy off the back of 117.
The trades I was thinking are as follows:
Tuohy- Houli or Hibberd
Hodge- Houli or Hibberd
Dahlhaus- Sidey, Billings (55 against Tigers last time though)/Wingard
Steven- Zerrett or Sidey
Any thoughts appreciated. ?
Prioritize getting rid of Tuohy or Dahl imo. Since you already have Hodge I reckon you may as well stick with the old bugger and hope he does what he should have done last week and smashes it for his farewell appearance!
Good luck!
Cheers Dunny, don't have much time for dt so this is the only article I check every week, always great practical advice. Enjoy the offseason and see you next year :)
G'day Dunny just wanted to jump on to say thanks for the Scramble each week. Undoubtedly helpful and a great resource for making those clutch decisions. Thanks again
Wingard or Hodge?
Who trade in?
Out: Buddy and Stevens
In: two of Meningola, Billings or Ryder?
Menegola – isn't fazed by GWS, playing at home, and does well with Jelwood out
Ryder – should carve it up at home against the Suns without top shelf rucks
Good luck!
Thanks, Meningola is a lock. I'm 50/50 on Billings (form) vs Ryder (opposition).
Field Sloane, Rocky or Dunstan in Draft?
Thanks Dunny for your informative articles, cant make the final decisions on my team without reading Friday Scramble first. Didn't quite make it into a GF but am sitting at 5182 in the overall rankings. Gotta be happy with that!


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From the foam blocks separating piggies for a pedicure to the teeth of British comic Terry-Thomas, spacing can be applied either functionally or artistically. Both kinds of spacing are used in a variety of locations in this week's house in Troy.
It's on a circle in the Mountain Brook subdivision, and unlike some other developments, the houses here keep a respectful distance from one another. The circle means there's no through traffic, and power lines out back should keep the nearby land from becoming overdeveloped.
Starting in the foyer, visitors notice the large space above in the vaulted ceiling with a second-floor window that admits lots of streaming light. The adjoining living and dining rooms at the front of the house aren't exceptionally large, but open archways linking them to the rest of the house make them seem bigger.
In back on the first floor, a breakfast bar– of ground quartz, like the matching kitchen countertops— separates the kitchen from the family room (with gas fireplace). A pantry has been relegated to the hallway between the kitchen and the dining room to be out of the way, and there's no central island in kitchen, perhaps a decision made to create space for an eat-in table that takes advantage of the room's windows and views of the back yard.
The first floor also has a half bath, sun-room, and two-car garage. The unbroken expanse of the sun-room's vaulted ceiling begs for a skylight, but it's up to new buyers to add one– or settle for light from windows to the back deck.
Upstairs, the builder traded some space in two of the bedrooms for a semicircular hub connecting five doorways at the top of the stairs. The bedroom doors are set on angles across the corners of the rooms so little space is lost, placing them side-by-side with doors leading to the linen closet, full upstairs bath, and the closet for the washer and dryer.
Perhaps the only poorly considered use of space is in one of the bedrooms: a closet is in a narrow hallway at the entrance to the room, and when the doors are open, no one can go in or out. Another dubious distinction of this room: it was painted a vivid pink to grant the birthday wish of a six-year-old. But paint is easier to fix than the closet layout, especially since the sellers are offering a decorating allowance.
The master suite above the garage has lots of floor space. In some places, the downward-vaulting ceiling compromises headroom, but creative furniture arranging can avoid problems there. In addition to the walk-in closet, the suite has a private bath with its own linen closet, but the bedroom/bathroom break is marked only by a transition from carpet to vinyl flooring– there's no door between the rooms!
The master bath has all the usual amenities, including a corner tub with its own window where you can let Calgon take you away. The shower is a separate fiberglass job behind a frosted glass door.
Other touches like crown molding in the two front rooms and trim along the stairs make the home memorable. The owners have been gradually replacing the generic light fixtures supplied by the builder with more decorative models, while the overlarge windows on the first floor stretching almost from floor to ceiling make the interior spaces feel more expansive. A brick front porch and a small wooden deck out back also provide recreational areas outdoors, or just spots to sit and space out.
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Small amounts of chocolate have already been proven to be good for your heart, but it may be able to help you slim down, according to a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
The study suggests that regular chocolate consumption could lower a person's BMI, an obesity indicator.
The link remains between the sweet stuff despite its high calorie count, according to BBC News.
And it appears it is how often you eat chocolate that is important, rather than how much of it you eat. The study found no link with quantity consumed.
According to the researchers, there is only one chance in a hundred that their findings could be explained by chance alone.
But the findings only suggest a link – not proof that one factor causes the other.
Scientists have also found that another junk food favorite, popcorn, might also be good for your health.


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Orphan Photo #65
This is a photo of Rosamund Hall, who attended Smith College (Northampton, Massachusetts) in 1901. Despite the name, I wasn't able to find a conclusive match for her. It's hard to say where she was in 1900, although Massachusetts would be a strong possibility. Additionally, she could have been enumerated as Rosa, Rose, Rosie, etc., making the possibilities endless without a definitive location.
If she's your relative, contact me!


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The franchise is born, and struggles in its early days under "Honey" and "Doggie".
Red, Cousy, Russell and basketball finally arrive in Boston, and a dynasty is born.
The dynasty continues, and the Russell-Chamberlain rivalry flourishes. Meanwhile, Cousy hangs 'em up -- "We luv ya, Cooz!"
Russell retires, the dynasty dies, and a new breed takes over as Cowens, Havlicek and White lead the way. In the 1976 Finals, Game 5 becomes the Greatest Game Ever Played. And some guy named "Bird" is drafted.
The Big Three lead the charge as the Celtics-Lakers rivalry reaches new heights. Banners 14, 15 and 16 go to the rafters.
The franchise struggles as the Garden closes; Pierce and Walker are drafted and the Pitino era begins.
Pierce, Garnett and Allen (the "new" Big Three) lead the C's back to glory with a 17th NBA Championship.
The Big three era comes to a close; coach Brad Stevens leads a new-look Celtics team.


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A new DC superhero joins the Arrow-verse, but he's going to be played by a familiar face. Superman Returns' Brandon Routh will don the labcoat of scientist Ray Palmer, better known as the superhero called The Atom, for the show's upcoming third season.
Deadline has the announcement and an interesting detail:
He will play Ray Palmer, a scientist and inventor who will play an unexpected role in the lives of Oliver Queen and Felicity Smoak as the new owner of Queen Consolidated.
Hmm. New owner of Queen, huh? Cool. You know, not only is this good news in that Arrow's DC pantheon is continuing to expand, but because Brandon Routh is actually a really good actor. I even think he was great in Superman Returns! He did the job Bryan Singer asked him to (i.e. a modern version of Christopher Reeve's version of Superman) and he did it well — none of the problems the movie had were his fault, and yet Returns pretty much tanked his career. Hopefully a good season-long guest-starring role on Arrow can bring Routh back into Hollywood's good graces.


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Chicago: Pizza Meh at Fornetto Mei
Fornetto Mei
107 E. Delaware Place Chicago, IL 60611 (map); 773-736-1429; thewhitehallhotel.com
Pizza Style: Thin crust, though billed as "Milanese"
The Skinny: Not bad, not particularly good, though one toppings combination stood out
Price: Pizzas range from $12 to $15
For a pizza lover, even pizzas that are just ok can be a wonderful thing, especially in an area where the rest of the pizza is average at best. I suppose it's the pizza version of "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king." Of course, the reverse is also true. One-eyed men generally don't rule where everyone can see, and mediocre to good pizzerias are not going to shine when surrounded by great pizzerias.
I think you can see where this is going: The Gold Coast/Magnificent Mile, where Fornetto Mei is located, is chock full of great pizzerias. So to standout, pizzas have to be better than average.The restaurant, which features a nontraditional menu that is primarily pan-Italian but with some Asian options thrown in, has garnered some good press over the years, but as far as I can tell, it's largely the domain of guests at the Whitehall Hotel.
If the menu explicitly tells me I'll like something, who am I to doubt a reliable source like that? So when the pizza called "Our Signature Pizza" includes the words, "Try It, You'll Like It!" I was sold. The pizza comes topped with sausage, grapes, mozzarella, goat cheese, and "fine herbs." I've enjoyed every pizza I've had with grapes on it and this one was no exception.
The mozzarella and goat cheese were fine, but I would have preferred a topping with a little more bite to balance the sweet grapes (like the tallegio cheese and grape combo at La Madia—reviewed here). There was some Parmesan-like cheese sprinkled on top, but it was not particularly flavorful. The sausage, squares cut from a pre-made link, was loaded with fennel flavor but didn't add a ton of pork flavor.
The Pizza D'Asti, which has no apparent qualities that link it to the Italian city or province of Asti, comes with sausage, prosciutto, sopressata, fresh and aged mozzarella, tomato sauce, and some shredded basil. Unlike the Signature Pizza, nothing at all stood out on this pizza. None of the meats were particularly good and the sauce and cheese were fairly non-descript, though the fresh mozzarella was on the chewy side. Not bad, but not worth $15 given the multitude of options, pizza and otherwise, in the immediate area.
The crust continued the theme of "meh" for the evening. The soft crust was rolled out rather vigorously with a rolling pin before being put on a tray and put into the oven. The oven, incidentally, is touted on the restaurant's website as being wood-burning. While I'm sure it's physically possible for wood to burn in that oven, gas was the sole heat source on my visit. It's too bad; a little smoke (or, better yet, more heat) could have made something better out of the crust.
In retrospect, the Milanese pizza billing at Fornetto Mei should have tipped me off. I know enough about the history of pizza in Italy to know that's a meaningless phrase. But ultimately, it wasn't the silly marketing technique that did the place in. In an area with plenty of options (Due's, Giordano's, Cafe Spiaggia, Lou Malnati's, Pizano's, Bar Toma, etc.), there's just no reason to visit Fornetto Mei until it moves into a pizza desert where it can earn a "good for the neighborhood" designation.
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The award season shifts into high gear Thursday when the nominations for the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards are revealed live on NBC.
Angela Bassett, America Ferrera, Chloë Grace Moretz and Dennis Quaid will announce the nominees from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The live stream of the nominations ceremony will be available here beginning at 8:15 a.m. ET, and at GoldenGlobes.com. "Today" will live broadcast the second set of categories beginning at 8:38 a.m. ET.
The awards ceremony will air live on Jan. 10, 2016 from the the Beverly Hilton Hotel at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC with actor Ricky Gervais returning to host the show for the fourth time. Gervais takes over from Tina Fey and Amy Poehler who emceed the event over the past three years.
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In the motion picture drama categories, expect to see nominations for the ensemble journalism piece "Spotlight," Leonardo DiCaprio's brutal "The Revenant," period romance "Carol" starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, Steven Spielberg's "Bridge of Spies," and the coming of age immigrant story "Brooklyn." Other promising contenders include "Creed" based off the "Rocky" franchise, "Mad Max: Fury Road," transgender romance/drama "The Danish Girl," and "The Hateful Eight" – Quentin Tarantino's sweeping cinematic return to the big screen.
For laughs, look to comedy superstar Amy Schumer's "Trainwreck," "The Big Short," Lily Tomlin's "Grandma," and "Joy" from David O. Russell and Jennifer Lawrence, as well as the Matt Damon/Ridley Scott sci-fi hit "The Martian" to receive nods from the HFPA.
Smaller screen nominees in the drama category will likely include "Game of Thrones," "Outlander," "House of Cards," "Mad Men," "The Americans," "How to Get Away With Murder" and "Orphan Black," alongside 2015 newbies "Empire," "Better Call Saul," "Narcos," "Blindspot" and "Mr. Robot."
On the funny side of the TV category aisle, returning favorites "Veep," "Transparent," "Jane the Virgin," "Modern Family" and "Orange Is the New Black" will face tough competition from newcomers "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "Scream Queens," "Master of None" and "Casual."
The 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards will air live on Sunday, January 10, 2016, from 8:00 p.m. (ET)/5:00-8:00 p.m. (PT) on NBC.


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BAIL BONDSMEN IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT — conducting bonding practices must be licensed and appointed before they can officially execute a bail bond. Some bondsmen work under a bonding agency with an agreement of being non-liable for bonds executed and others are liable self managed with money and assets at stake. The process of a bail bond regardless of agency will usually involved the following documents.
document regulated by the Connecticut Department of Insurance. This form is simple and only requires an authorized individual or the defendant's signature, printed name and date of execution. This form authorizes the bail bond agent whose license is noted below the document to complete the bail bond for the individual listed within.
THE POWER OF ATTORNEY ALLOWS — bonding agents to finance the bail bond. This document acts as the financial instrument or check used to fund the bonding of an individual. This is an internal document filled out by the bondsman only and later given to the custodial representative for the completion of a bond. Once the power of attorney is submitted for bond purposes is un-retractible. Every bail bond agency uses a different type of power of attorney which are funded by the specific insurance carrier that appoints the individual bail agency.
WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL GETS ARRESTED — in Glastonbury, CT they are primarily taken to the Glastonbury Police Headquarters. At times, the individual may be temporarily taken to a substation nearby for a limited time and then transported to the main holding station. The arrestee in police custody will remain in lock up after the booking process if a bail bond is set and not posted. Others will be released on their own recognition without having to pay bail but still have to follow through with the court.
at the Glastonbury Police Department an individual detained will usually be allowed to make a phone call or various calls. If being held on bond, the detainee can arrange bail bond with a bondsmen and get out. A court date will be given and the individual who posted bail will be expected to show up for that court date.
at the Glastonbury Police Department the detainee will be transferred to the Manchester Superior Court on the following business day. If arrested on a friday, that means on the upcoming monday. At the superior court a bail hearing will take place and the bail could be increased, decreased or the individual can be released without paying a bail bond. If a bail remains and is not posted at the court the detainee will be transferred to the Hartford County Jail. Bail can be posted at the Hartford Correctional Center any day of the week before Ten PM but if done during the weekend there is a longer wait.


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More than half of House Republicans say they are prepared to take the debt hostage and shut down the government to force the White House to make cuts in entitlement programs. The President says he's not playing that game. If the House wants to trash the economy, it's on them.
The tough talk was largely cheered by the left. As for the right, Paul Waldman says,
As any parent knows, when your children are young, you have one distinct advantage over them: you're smarter than they are. It won't be that way forever, but if it comes down to an argument, using words, with a six-year-old, you're probably going to win. Faced with this disadvantage, children often resort to things like repeating the thing they've already said a hundred more times, or stomping their feet. Which brings us, of course, to the House Republicans. …
…I think by now all of us, including President Obama, know that these people are serious. But when they say "serious," they don't actually mean that they want to seriously confront the nation's problems without getting distracted by trivial concerns. That's not the kind of serious they're talking about. When they say they're serious and they want Obama's attention, they mean it in the way that a suicide bomber is serious and wants attention.
See also Kevin Drum, GOP to Press: Obama Must Help Save Us From Our Own Crazy People and George Packer, Southern Discomfort.


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A California man has been sentenced to 135 years to life in jail after he killed four people and injured six others while driving drunk. 49-year-old Fred Lowe was convicted of seven felonies, including four charges of murder following the 2017 crash on Interstate Highway 80 in San Pablo.
Lowe sideswiped a Nissan Rogue sparking a five-vehicle crash that left four people dead. He drove away from the scene of the collision and police found his damaged car parked in a nearby residential neighborhood. They eventually tracked him down and took him into custody.
A blood test taken hours after the crash showed that Lowe's blood-alcohol content was .14, nearly twice the legal limit of .08. Officials estimate that at the time of the deadly crash, his blood-alcohol content was as high as .24.
Lowe has a lengthy history of drunk driving, having been convicted of DUI five previous times. His lawyers argued for a lenient sentence claiming he has a history of alcoholism and mental health issues.
"If he's going to be an alcoholic, just go do that," Deputy District Attorney Derek Butts said. "The problem is the driving."
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Perry radio ads: a savvy move or California dreamin'?
AUSTIN - Call it Gov. Gandalf vs. Gov. Goodhair - but above all, call it Rick Perry's signature style of in-your-face politics.
Gov. Perry got a publicity windfall with a relatively tiny $24,000 investment in radio ads around California, slamming the Golden State's business climate in the wake of a recent tax increase and urging companies to come to the Lone Star State.
The attention was fueled by California Gov. Jerry Brown - nicknamed Gov. Gandalf by the Calbuzz online site - who suggested Perry's effort was "not a burp. It's barely a fart."
Perry, who had ginned up attention for his ad buy via Twitter, quickly tweeted his plans for a business recruitment trip to San Francisco, the Silicon Valley, Los Angeles and Orange County.
"It's certainly a very savvy political move," said University of Southern California political scientist Dan Schnur, citing the prospect of a Perry re-election bid. "If he ends up bringing any jobs back with him, so much the better.
"The advertisement may be running in California, but Perry is sending an even stronger message to Texas. He is reminding them about the things they like best about the state," said Schnur, who worked for John McCain's 2000 presidential campaign.
Austin lobbyist Bill Miller, whose firm's clients include a California pharmaceutical company that sees business-recruitment efforts from other states, called Perry's move "brilliant." He suggested Texas and California are engaged in "a political campaign between states - politics writ large."
GOP Assemblyman Dan Logue of California, an early supporter of Perry's 2012 presidential bid, said he's bothered by but understands efforts to lure his state's businesses. He said such efforts from multiple states have been fueled afresh by the recent voter-approved tax increase. Brown had touted the tax increase as a way to help fund education.
"This is the hunting grounds for the rest of the country because we have made businesses ATM machines for government," said Logue, who thinks Perry should consider a 2016 presidential bid because his jobs message "is going to be stronger than ever."
Others were dismissive.
"It's kind of like watching a horsefly buzzing around the ears of a great big stallion," said Calbuzz's Phil Trounstine, former political editor of the San Jose Mercury News and former communications director for previous Democratic California Gov. Gray Davis. "I don't begrudge Governor Perry the attempt to try to spin straw into gold, but it takes more than Rumpelstiltskin to drain California's job base."
Trounstine said Perry got good play from a "smart move," but added, "It's like Louisiana coming to try to steal business from Texas."
In his ad, Perry cited "zero state income tax, low overall tax burden, sensible regulations and fair legal system" among Texas' selling points. He doesn't, of course, cite problems with infrastructure, school funding or health care, all of which Californians (and a number of Texans) have been quick to point out.
Dale Craymer, of the business-based Texas Taxpayers and Research Association, said California's tax structure makes it better for some businesses than Texas', but Texas "wins on most other considerations." He said those include its regulatory environment and, because it doesn't have initiative and referendum, in the area of fiscal stability.
But Texas got a drubbing in a Sacramento Bee editorial, which cited factors including the state's high percentage of people with no health insurance coverage. It even quoted the late columnist Molly Ivins (who called Perry Gov. Goodhair): "It's a low-tax, low-service state - so shoot us. The only depressing part is that, unlike Mississippi, we can afford to do better. We just don't."


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'No Impact Man' Author Colin Beavan to Speak on Campus Sept. 29
Augustana College today announced that Dr. Colin Beavan, author of "No Impact Man: The Adventures Of A Guilty Liberal Who Attempts To Save The Planet And The Discoveries He Makes About Himself And Our Way of Life In The Process," will speak about his experiences at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, in Augustana's Chapel of Reconciliation.
Beavan's visit is part of Augustana's New Student Seminar (NSS), a course for first-year students designed to facilitate a successful transition into the Augustana community.
The discussion is free and open to the public, as space allows.
All NSS students will read Beavan's book and will be asked to consider ways they can reduce their carbon footprint by reducing and reusing in all areas of their lives.
AUTHOR VISIT: Dr. Colin Beavan
- 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29
- Chapel of Reconciliation
- Free and open to the public as space allows
Beavan's book, which chronicles the year he and his family spent trying to live without negatively impacting the environment, illustrates the struggles, frustrations and discoveries that come with adjusting to a new lifestyle.
"This book, in short, is about my attempt with my little family to live for a year causing as little negative environmental impact as possible. If what I've described so far sounds extreme, that's because it's meant to be. My intention with this book is not to advocate that, as a culture, we should all give up elevators, washing machines, and toilet paper. This is a book about a lifestyle experiment," Beavan says in the book. "It chronicles a year of inquiry: How truly necessary are many of the conveniences we take for granted but that, in their manufacture and use, hurt our habitat? How much of our consumption of the planet's resources actually makes us happier and how much just keeps us chained up as wage slaves?"
Interest in Beavan's efforts also helped launch the No Impact Project, a nonprofit initiative offering opportunities for others to create their own version of Beavan's No Impact Experiment.
Kelly Sprecher
Director of Communications & Media Relations


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Encountering Islam: Ministry in the Church and the Dominican Tradition
"The Qur'an in Muslim Faith and Practice", lecture by Dr. Mahan Mirza, Zaytuna College
Interreligious dialogue is a ministry of the Church. It is an area of service and study that has a long tradition in the Church and in the contemporary times has been renewed with the directives of Vatican II and more recently in the Synod on the New Evangelization, In our current global reality, it is becoming one of the most critical ministries of Catholics, Jews and Muslims throughout the world.
Dr. Mahan Mirza is the Dean of Faculty at Zaytuna College. He has taught courses including introductory Arabic . Islamic religious thought, western religious traditions, the life of the Prophet Muhammad, history of science in Islamic societies. Hadith, and the Qur'an at Yale University, California State University, Chico, and the University of Notre Dame. Mahan Mirza is also a visiting scholar at the Graduate Theological Union.
Location: DSPT, 2301 Vine Street, Berkeley CA


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On Monday May 26 around 11:30 AM I was glancing through my personal mail and found an email with link to this Malayalam blog post, reporting content theft by Kerals.com (you can read the respected post in English here). After reading the post, I went through http://www.kerals.com/ and found out that, this is not an isolated incident, because materials from so many bloggers are appearing under the Malayalam poems, novels and recipes headings of their Malayalam section.
To my surprise I stumbled up on my on blog posts under second page of Malayalam poems section, that too ten of them. Obviously I didn't give permission to kerals.com to copy my blog content and place it on their website, and my blog is licenced under Creative Common license.
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7. കാഴ്ച, പാളംതെറ്റാതെ..
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JANA Partners Rejects Agrium's Settlement Offer And Status Quo Directors
Feb 11, 2013, 19:10 ET
Further Information Available at www.JANAAguAnalysis.com
NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2013 /CNW/ - JANA Partners LLC today released the following statement in response to the announcement by Agrium Inc. ("Agrium") (TSX / NYSE: AGU) that it will appoint new directors to its board:
For over six years Agrium rejected the need for industry experience on the board and its CEO was quoted just days ago saying that there were "no shortcomings" related to its Retail business on the board and that industry experience was not a prerequisite for board service. Then in response to growing shareholder pressure, Agrium acknowledged the need for such experience and said it would look for such directors, but also set forth a litmus test that such directors would not question management's prior performance or strategy, or in other words would agree to abdicate a director's primary function.
Today, Agrium has completed that narrow search and announced two new directors who apparently meet management's criteria for board service by embracing an unquestioned status quo, despite the clear opportunities for value creation that shareholders have rallied around. In short, Agrium continues to want to have it both ways, to keep acknowledging the points we have raised – first capital allocation and disclosure and now the need for relevant experience on the board – without having to embrace actual change. Agrium also continues to refuse to acknowledge the need for independent voices on its board who will proactively seek out such shareholder-friendly improvements rather than waiting until they are forced to do so by shareholders, and who will work constructively with, not for, management. We are highly confident that shareholders will see through Agrium's latest hollow attempt to fight off real value-maximizing change.
JANA also commented upon false allegations made by Agrium in its release with respect to recent discussions between JANA and Agrium. In recent days, Agrium approached JANA seeking a settlement and indicated that the company had identified new director candidates who would address the Agrium board's deficiencies in experience and that Agrium would commit to addressing the performance issues raised by JANA. In reliance on these representations, JANA engaged in good faith discussions with Agrium regarding a mutually agreeable resolution. However, Agrium then refused to commit itself to addressing any of the performance issues identified by JANA, and also revealed the names of new directors who JANA believes are insufficient to address the Agrium board's deficiencies. As a result, JANA informed Agrium that the initial proposed resolution was unsatisfactory, and discussions terminated.
Biographical Information for JANA's Candidates
David Bullock: Mr. Bullock was the Chief Financial Officer of Graham Packaging Inc. ("Graham Packaging"), a global supplier of plastic packaging, from 2009 to 2011, where he led the Company from private ownership under Blackstone to a public listing and its ultimate sale to Reynolds Group at a substantial premium to its IPO price.
Prior to Graham Packaging, Mr. Bullock was Chief Financial Officer (2003-2007) and Chief Operating Officer (2007-2008) of United Agri Products, Inc. ("UAP") which, prior to its acquisition by Agrium, was the largest independent distributor of agricultural input products in the U.S. and Canada with approximately 350 stores. At UAP, Mr. Bullock was responsible for improving the business including the creation and implementation of its supply chain and logistics strategy and implementation of its core operating systems and controls. UAP was cited by Agrium's financial advisor, Morgan Stanley, as the best comparable peer for Agrium's Retail business (see Agrium's August 20, 2012 Investor Update, page 9).
Mr. Bullock was a key member of the management team that created substantial value by separating UAP from agricultural conglomerate ConAgra Foods, Inc. in an acquisition by Apollo Management and then turning UAP around through substantial operating improvements. Mr. Bullock also oversaw the subsequent public offering of UAP and its eventual sale to Agrium at a substantial premium to its IPO price. The successful turnaround of UAP has made it one of the top performing investments in Apollo's history. Prior to UAP, Mr. Bullock held management positions with FMC Corporation. Mr. Bullock has a B.S. from Lehigh University and an M.B.A. from Cornell University.
According to JANA, during Mr. Bullock's tenure at UAP from 2002 to 2008, the company experienced significant operating profit growth and margin expansion, driving EBITDA growth of more than 16% per year.
Stephen Clark: Mr. Clark is a member of the Supervisory Board of Brenntag AG (Frankfurt: BNR). Mr. Clark had previously served as Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to 2011 and as President of Brenntag North America from 1990 to 2006. Mr. Clark managed Brenntag during its private ownership by two different private equity investors (Bain Capital and BC Partners), and then led the company through a successful public offering in 2010. Brenntag AG is the global market leader in distribution for industrial and specialty chemicals with over $12 billion in total sales and an enterprise value of more than $8 billion. Brenntag was cited by Agrium's financial advisor as a relevant distribution peer for Agrium's Retail business (see Agrium's August 20, 2012 Investor Update, page 10). Mr. Clark is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University.
According to JANA, during Mr. Clark's tenure as CEO from 2006 to 2011, Brenntag grew EBITDA by more than 15% per year and the company experienced significant margin expansion despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, and since the company's IPO, Brenntag shareholders have realized a total annual return of 25% per year through November 16, vs. a 3% annual return for the STOXX 600 index over the comparable period.
Mitchell Jacobson: Mr. Jacobson is Chairman of the Board and one of the principal shareholders of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (NYSE: MSM). Mr. Jacobson previously served as Chief Executive Officer of MSC from its formation as a public company in October 1995 to November 2005, and has since served as its Chairman and remained its largest shareholder. MSC today has a $4 billion market capitalization and is one of the largest distributors of a broad range of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operating products with over 600,000 unique SKUs and over 100 branches in the United States. MSC was also cited by Agrium's financial advisor as a relevant distribution peer for Agrium's Retail business (Agrium's August 20, 2012 Investor Update presentation, page 10, footnote 1).
In addition to his experience with MSC, Mr. Jacobson is an investor and board member of privately held HD Supply, Inc., a leading industrial distributor for professional customers in the infrastructure, maintenance, repair and improvement and specialty construction markets with approximately $8 billion in annual sales. He is a member of the Board of Trustees for both New York University and the New York University School of Law and is a member of the Investment Committee of the New York University School of Law Foundation. He serves as a Trustee for New York-Presbyterian Hospital and is a member of the Hospital's Investment Committee as well as Co-Chair of the Hedge Fund Subcommittee and a member of both the Asset Allocation and Private Investments Subcommittees. Mr. Jacobson is a graduate of Brandeis University and the New York University School of Law.
According to JANA, under Mr. Jacobson's leadership, MSC has grown operating profit more than 12 fold since its IPO through August 2012, representing compound annual growth of 16%, in the process realizing operating leverage and margin expansion, and over this 17 year time period MSC's shareholders have realized a total annual return of 12% per year through November 16, vs. a 7% annual return for the S&P 500 index over the comparable period.
The Honourable Lyle Vanclief, P.C., P.AG (Dist): Mr. Vanclief was formerly the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (1997-2003) and a Member of Parliament (1988-2004). In his role as Minister, Mr. Vanclief had responsibility for a $140 billion industry and oversaw a Ministry with 12,000 employees. His responsibilities as Minister included stewardship of various Canadian federal agencies including the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Farm Credit Canada, the Canadian Dairy Commission, the Canadian Grain Commission and the National Farm Products Council.
Prior to his government service, Mr. Vanclief spent twenty-two years as an entrepreneur in the agriculture industry, during which time he built Willowlee Farms Limited into a diversified fruit, vegetable, grains, oilseeds and livestock operation in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Mr. Vanclief currently serves on the board of Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. Mr Vanclief is a graduate of the University of Guelph in Crop Science, a professional Agrologist, a Fellow of the Agricultural Institute of Canada, a graduate of the Directors Education Program at the Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) and is an Institute certified director with the professional designation ICD.D. Currently he provides agricultural and agri-food consulting. Mr. Vanclief was inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2010.
Barry Rosenstein: Barry Rosenstein is the founder and Managing Partner of JANA Partners LLC, an investment advisor with approximately $4.5 billion in investments and commitments, founded in 2001, and registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. JANA is a recognized leader in creating value through shareholder activism and has on numerous occasions successfully challenged boards and management to focus on creating shareholder value, including with respect to Marathon Petroleum, TNT, McGraw Hill, El Paso, Charles River, CNET, Kerr-McGee Corp., Artesyn Technologies, Houston Exploration Company, InterCept and SourceCorp. Mr. Rosenstein has served on several public boards including the boards of Convergys Corporation and Copart, Inc.
Prior to establishing JANA, Mr. Rosenstein was the founder and Managing Partner of Sagaponack Partners, a private equity fund. Mr. Rosenstein began his career as an investment banker specializing in mergers and acquisitions with Merrill Lynch in New York and was also a principal in charge of corporate takeovers for Asher Edelman's Plaza Securities Corporation. Mr. Rosenstein graduated from Lehigh University (1981) Phi Beta Kappa and earned an M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business (1984). Mr. Rosenstein is a trustee of Brown University, the US Olympic Foundation, and the 92nd Street Y in New York City, and a board member of Make the Road New York.
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JANA has not sought or obtained consent from any third party to the use herein of previously published information. Any such information should not be viewed as indicating the support of such third party for the views expressed herein.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters addressed in these materials are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties. You should be aware that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. JANA does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information.
Information in Support of Public Broadcast Solicitation
JANA is relying on the exemption under section 9.2(4) of National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations to make this public broadcast solicitation. The following information is provided in accordance with corporate and securities laws applicable to public broadcast solicitations.
This solicitation is being made by JANA, and not by or on behalf of the management of Agrium.
The address of Agrium is 13131 Lake Fraser Drive S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2J 7E8.
JANA has filed an information circular containing the information required by Form 51-102F5 – Information Circular in respect of its proposed nominees, which is available on Agrium's company profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and at www.JANAAguAnalysis.com.
Proxies for the Agrium shareholders' meeting may be solicited by mail, telephone, email or other electronic means as well as by newspaper or other media advertising, and in person by managers, directors, officers and employees of JANA, who will not be specifically remunerated therefor. In addition, JANA may solicit proxies in reliance upon the public broadcast exemption to the solicitation requirements under applicable Canadian corporate and securities laws, conveyed by way of public broadcast, including through press releases, speeches or publications, and by any other manner permitted under applicable Canadian laws. JANA may engage the services of one or more agents and authorize other persons to assist it in soliciting proxies on behalf of JANA. All costs incurred for the solicitation will be borne by JANA.
JANA has entered into agreements with Kingsdale Shareholder Services Inc. ("Kingsdale") and The Laurel Hill Advisory Group Company ("Laurel Hill") pursuant to which Kingsdale and Laurel Hill have agreed to assist JANA in soliciting shareholders should JANA commence a formal solicitation of proxies. Kingsdale's responsibilities will principally include advising JANA on governance best practices, where applicable, liaising with proxy advisory firms, developing and implementing shareholder communication and engagement strategies, and advising with respect to meeting and proxy protocol. Laurel Hill will be principally responsible for the solicitation of retail shareholders and other strategic advice. Pursuant to the agreement with Kingsdale, for its solicitation services, Kingsdale would receive a fee in the range of $125,000 to $250,000, plus disbursements and a telephone call fee. In addition, Kingsdale may be entitled to a success fee on the successful completion of JANA's solicitation, as determined by JANA in consultation with Kingsdale. Kingsdale will also receive a separate fee for its other services. Pursuant to the agreement with Laurel Hill, Laurel Hill would receive a fee of up to $100,000, plus disbursements and a telephone call fee. In addition, Laurel Hill will be entitled to a success fee of $100,000 on the successful completion of JANA's solicitation. All costs incurred for the solicitation will be borne by JANA.
JANA is not requesting that Agrium shareholders submit a proxy at this time. Once JANA has commenced a formal solicitation of proxies, a registered holder of common shares of Agrium that gives a proxy may revoke it: (a) by completing and signing a valid proxy bearing a later date and returning it in accordance with the instructions contained in the form of proxy to be provided by JANA, or as otherwise provided in the final proxy circular, once made available to shareholders; (b) by depositing an instrument in writing executed by the shareholder or by the shareholder's attorney authorized in writing, as the case may be: (i) at the registered office of Agrium at any time up to and including the last business day preceding the day the meeting of Agrium shareholders or any adjournment or postponement of the meeting is to be held, or (ii) with the chairman of the meeting prior to its commencement on the day of the meeting or any adjournment or postponement of the meeting; or (c) in any other manner permitted by law. A non-registered holder of common shares of Agrium will be entitled to revoke a form of proxy or voting instruction form given to an intermediary at any time by written notice to the intermediary in accordance with the instructions given to the non-registered holder by its intermediary.
To the knowledge of JANA, neither JANA nor any of its managers, directors or officers, or any associates or affiliates of the foregoing, nor any of JANA's nominees, or their respective associates or affiliates, has: (i) any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction since the beginning of Agrium's most recently completed financial year or in any proposed transaction that has materially affected or would materially affect Agrium or any of its subsidiaries; or (ii) any material interest, direct or indirect, by way of beneficial ownership of securities or otherwise, in any matter currently known to be acted upon at the meeting of Agrium shareholders other than the election of directors.
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Hello fellow forum members,
I have been working on a simple program that just takes in an input and outputs some data. I have been distributing the .exe online. It is a simple black box program with no GUI that only uses the iostream header file.
This program is compiled with Visual C++ 2008 and works fine on my computer as well as some people online who have Visual C++ online. (I'm using windows XP SP2).
However a couple of people online who also have Windows XP are complaining about error messages that would not allow them to run the program:
Activation context generation failed for "C:\Users\~~~~\Desktop\DC subbed episode list.exe". Dependent Assembly Microsoft.VC80.DebugCRT,processorArchitecture="x86 ",publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b",type="win32",v ersion="8.0.50608.0" could not be found. Please use sxstrace.exe for detailed diagnosis
I have been looking online for a solution, but have not found one.
Can anyone please tell me how to make my .exe file distributable on all Windows systems?
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Digital Industries
Digital Industries regroups companies offering products, software, systems, services or solutions used to carry, process and manage various forms of information (image, audio and data).
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01/10 Will 2020 be the year to boost the digitization of your business? Today, digitization is the first requirement to grow into an agile company and to develop new business opportunities. Ever more industrial companies too are discovering the benefits of digital transformation. But how does one translate that largely untapped potential to his/her own company? And who can help you with that challenge? Agoria's Digital Connect Week brings together all companies that either want to use digital technology more effectively or that else have a digital offering. Register now and make sure to claim your spot!
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13/10 Virtual matchmaking event on the European Green Deal: Call for projects for more sustainable ports and airports The Enterprise Europe Network is organising an H2020 Virtual Brokerage Event on the European Green Deal Call for projects for more sustainable ports and airports. This virtual matchmaking event takes place between Tuesday 13 October 09:00 hr and Wednesday 14 October 20:00 hr.
The three stages of the digital transformation journey At this year's Digital Connect Week organized by Agoria, the keynote speech will be delivered by associate Professor of Innovation at ESADE Business School and Director of the Institute for Innovation and Knowledge Management (Spain), Prof. Dr. Ivanka Visnjic. As an expert in business model innovation for manufacturing companies, Ivanka Visnjic will focus on the key success factors of digital innovation: "True technological innovation is impossible without transforming the business model."
How the internet of things is embracing industry, making products and production smarter The 'Internet of Things' sounds like the title of an intriguing film. That was the case until a few years ago when all systems were connected to each other via the internet and a whole new world of applications burgeoned.
Brexit: CEN and CENELEC agree to extend the transition period for their UK member BSI On 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom left the EU, 10 months after the initially expected date of 29 March 2019. To ensure the continued stability of the European standardization system and to give confidence to European business and consumers, CEN and CENELEC Members agreed, at their online General Assemblies of 18 June 2020, to extend the current transition period for their UK Member, BSI, until 31 December 2021.
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Digital industries wants to commit to a maximum value for the ICT companies by:
- serving efficiently answers and solutions to the digital socio-economic challenges
- defending their interests at all levels
- strengthening the development of ICT solutions on the basis of market oriented actions.
Among our challenges are : to create an investment friendly environment, to enhance the sector's image (especially to attract young talents), the re-use of public data for non commercial purposes, the new generation networks and the new innovation models…