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Introduction: Building an W LAN Internet Radio Out of an Tablet
I've got an small 7" tablet as an gift. It wasn't fun to use the tablet for surfing the www even after changing the system-software to an modded Android.
So i decided to build an wireless internetradio. I tried to let it look a little like an steampunk radio.
Most of the material i had in my workshop, so i can't give an ammount i spend for it. All the copper-parts i have build out of copper-pipes.
And therefore this is my first instructable and i am not a natvie english speaker, i hope that you understand my steps. :) Feel free to comment..
You will need these materials:
7" Tablet
bigger mains adapter, because it has to supply the LEDs and the speakers too (about 10€)
USB-Powered speakers, this one are from Logitech and the sound is very good (about 14€)
three-colour LED-Stripes
turnswitch for changing the LED-Color
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acrylic glass
copper pipes and bends
10mm² copper wire
thin cable
different screws
two-component adhesive
Tools I have use:
router with different cutters
cordless screwdriver with different drills
soldering iron
Step 1: Step One, Building the Box
At first i saw the hole in the frontpiece and uses the router to make the tab fitting in it. Then i build the box in the size i need for the tab and the speakers.
For the speakers i take off the half material of the wood with the router, with the holesaw i saw the holes for the speakers. With small grid i protect the speakers against damage from oputside.
The top and the back are one piece, so i can open the box wide.
Step 2: Step Two, LED in the Top
In the top i carve a slot for the LED-stripes, then i saw the acrylic glass in the form of the top. The edges are opaque so the light is good to see. (seen in the first picture, only one colour at time)
The LEDs are switchable red-green-blue-white, therefore i take an turning switch and build an acrylic box for it.
Step 3: Step Three, the Handle and the Fastener
For the handle i use a rest of an curtain pole and two copper bends. I fixed the wood in the pipes with two componend glue. In the ends i fixed wood too, so that i can fix it with screws through the top.
For the fastener i use a piece of copperpipe, anneal it, and hammered it flat. The axis is an 10mm² electrical wire.
Step 4: Step Four, Wiring
After the wood-work had been done, i started wiring the box.
At first i opened the tab and solder (sorry, no pictures) wire to the four switches on.off/home/frontbutton/reset. These wires i solder to an board, where i have put on four switches before. These switches could not be operated from the outside, because until now i haven't an good idea to manage this. :)
In the Box i glue a socket for the 9VDC powersupply the tab needed. 9VDC is enough to operate theLED and the speakers too.
The switch on the top is an switch with five positions off/red/blue/green/all=white. Therefore i've build an board with three diodes as seen in the picture below.
The speakers are USB-Powered, so i took an 12V-Car to USB plug. The plug works with 9VDC too.
For the tab supply i use an plug who fits into the socket, so i don't have to cut of the original mains adapter
At least i connect all the 9V-cables.
Step 5: Assembly
The final step is to assemble all parts in te box. To fix the speakers, i choose foam material. so it easy to de-assemble all parts of the box.
After finishing i noticed, that the WLAN is very weak, so i took the boardantenna out of the tabhousing. Now it works better.
Two things i want to do in the future:
1. find a way to use the switches from the outside
2. find a way to switch the 5VDC fom the tab with the 5VDC from the Car adapter, because so i can't use the radio without the powersupply.
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What was your favorite holiday this year? In Eilat, there was a beach and a pool.
What do you want to do when you grow up? Be a fashion designer. Or a painter. I really love to paint. I'm great at it.
What was your favorite moment ever? When my first tooth fell.
Who do you like to play on a seesaw (nad-ned) with? What? Are you serious with me? Dad, of course. He always makes me fly high into the sky.
If I were a gold fish, what would you ask of me? A birthday. Now. I want to be 12 and decide my own decisions and do everything alone. I can't wait any more, and I don't have the patience to wait 6 more years until my Bat Mitzva*.
Do you want to ask me something? Sure. How old are you?
*Bat Mitzva – A Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for girls, celebrated at the age of 12, usually with a grand party. Boys celebrate Bar Mitzva, in which they also accept the Torah.


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Basil Green Beans
Basil and lemon-pepper really come through with this speedy way to dress up frozen green beans. "My husband and I find that being retired does not mean we're idle," remarks Marilou Candela of Licking, Missouri. "Some days we're very busy, so this side dish is a favorite."
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 15 min.
Makes3 servings
- 2 cups frozen French-style green beans
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- Salt to taste, optional
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until beans are tender.
Nutrition Facts1/2 cup: 42 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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very easy and tasty side dish. definitely a keeper.thanks for sharing:)
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Good morning ! Today I got angry a little 'morecomfortable with the publication of a daily post, but I am on vacation so I can afford to do everything more slowly than other days. I open this week with an outfit a little'different from usual, very formal, with pants that do not like very much to wear,because it was too classic. I found them to be perfect matched my pink and blacksilk shirt that must be taken carefully buttoned, as required by a trend of the winter.That's right. closed until the last button, wanting to combine a necklace with"pompous" as I did. To give a touch of femininity to this masculine look I wore myhigh Carvella, I carry a little much, maybe the photo does not capture it, but shoes are the highest I have. I took them to London last winter. I love heels, but these arereally difficult to carry and then, often the advice I give my friends, instead of looking awkward and clumsy, go for the shoes slightly lower.
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Italy's migration dilemma
It must be realised that Italy is not the UK or Germany which have had migration since the 1960s. In Italy's case the problem has been emigration, and mass immigration is quite new to them. Between political correctness and plummeting birth rates, quite a debate is raging
It is not so often that a small town of 2,000 people achieves international fame, but to do so twice is remarkable. The town is Riace, right on the toe of Italy, in the region of Calabria, which the Romans called Magna Grecia, greater Greece.
In 1972 a snorkeller on holiday discovered what appeared to be an arm sticking out of the mud. After a careful excavation two massive Greek bronze statues of warriors, 2 metres tall, were found in a perfect state of preservation. They date from around 450BC. After a lengthy restoration in Florence the Riace bronzes were put on display in Rome and are now in Reggio Calabria, the capital of the region.
If they had been displayed in Riace, where they were found, and the tourism directed there, things might have turned out to be very different.
Fast forward more than forty years and Riace is a mess. Like so many southern Italian towns, there is no work for young people, who either leave or embark on a life of organised crime. Businesses, even the local school, are closing. The local mafia, the N'drangheta, has infiltrated society at all levels.
In 2004 the town elected Domenico Lucano, a teacher and human rights activist, as mayor. Lucano watched the miserable migrants on their way north from where they landed and decided to persuade them to stay and rescue his rapidly depopulating town. Normally migrants would not hesitate in such a place because they knew they might find work in prosperous northern Europe. They learn this before coming.
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On the right, this is seen as a nuisance which has to be tackled. For the first part people do not want immigrants encouraged: they don't want it advertised around north and sub-saharan Africa that a home and a good way of life can be found in Italy.
Secondly the whole process of migration is based on the fact that immigrants do not want to stay in Italy where there is no work, and so are allowed to drift northwards doing casual labour on the way. Italy gives clandestine help to them to cross into neighbouring countries.
It must be realised that Italy is not the UK or Germany which have had migration since the 1960s. In Italy's case the problem has been emigration and this state of affairs is quite new to them. People are openly saying what could not be said in Britain, that these people have different habits and morals and are a threat to Italian life and traditions. And this is being said by educated left-leaning professionals.
But at some stage Italy will have to ask itself how, given that the ultra-low birth rate makes the population unsustainable, they will pay the pensions of the present generation without the taxes of a few million young, hard working, fecund immigrants. Also they must ask themselves how the increasingly deserted south will survive, with its closing shops and schools, unless someone comes in and lives there.
I don't know what will happen to Mr. Lucano: he is a man who acted in what he saw was the interests of his town and, well, maybe bent some rules somewhere.
I do know that there are problems which have to be addressed here.
Tim Hedges, The Commentator's Italy Correspondent, had a career in corporate finance before moving to Rome where he works as a freelancewriter, novelist, and farmer. You can read more of his articles about Italy here
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What Is a Christian?
"In the Habit" session for use with devozine meditations for January 6–12, 2014.
"Although I grew up in the church, during my early years as a teenager, I'm not sure I knew what being a Christian meant. Going to church was simply something my family did. I had no doubt that God was real or that the events recounted in the Bible were based in history; but I didn't have a sense of being personally connected with God. That changed when I was eighteen years old, after a gradual process of discovering that God wanted me to live in relationship with God. I'm passionate about helping young people discover that simple, profound truth, which is life-transforming." —Craig
Craig Mitchell is the National Director for Formation, Education, and Discipleship for the Uniting Church in Australia. He has been involved in youth ministry for over twenty-five years. Craig also leads children, youth, and family ministry programs in his local church in Adelaide, South Australia. Check out the "Forming Faith, Growing Disciples" group that Craig moderates on Facebook to explore what it means to assist people in exploring spirituality, and in particular Christian faith, in a variety of contexts and cultures.
- paper
- markers
- tape or safety pins
- pens
- copies of the instructions for the three positions on what it means to be a Christian (see "Exploring the Word" below)
- Download and print the statements about Christian discipleship from "What is a Christian?" at Growing Disciples.
- Bibles
- a votive candle for each person
- matches
- Print-Friendly Version of this session
You're already aware that the Internet is full of weird ideas, including perspectives on Christian faith that are quite unhelpful because they are far too narrow or far too broad. Where would you encourage young people to look if they wanted to explore Christian faith while surfing the web? Here are a few:
- United Methodist Church, USA
- Presbyterian Church, New Zealand
- d365
- Think about involving young people in collecting digital stories of the faith lives of people in your church as a way of exploring what it means to be Christian:
> digital storytelling
> Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling
> Center for Digital Storytelling
Before the session, print on separate sheets of paper the following names (or use your own list of names):
- Lady Gaga
- President Obama
- Hagrid (from Harry Potter)
- Bilbo Baggins
- Beyonce
- Justin Bieber
- Mother Theresa
- Taylor Swift
- Zac Efron
- Cookie Monster
- Thor
- Katniss Everdeen (from The Hunger Games)
When everyone has arrived, invite group members to play "Who Am I?" Use a pin or tape to attach a name to each person's back. Then invite people to try to guess the name on their back by walking around the room and asking one another questions that can be answered "yes" or "no."
Bring the group together. Ask:
When you were young, whom did you idolize on TV?
Who is a famous person that you consider a positive role model?
Scripture: John 1:1–14
Introduce the theme for this session: "What Is a Christian?" Then ask people to form three groups. Ask the members of each small group to select one person to represent them on a TV panel discussion. The discussion will focus on the question: What is a Christian? Explain that the members of each small group will be responsible for preparing their group's representative for the panel discussion.
Explain that each group will take one of the three positions below. Distribute paper and pens and copies of the instructions for each of the three positions:
- You believe that being Christian is all about believing the correct truths or doctrines. A Christian is someone whose beliefs are in accord with the Bible and acceptable Christian teaching. No other definition of what it means to be Christian is acceptable to you. As a group, work out statements or arguments that support this view.
- You believe that being Christian is all about going to church. A Christian is someone who is part of a congregation and goes to church weekly to worship God. Being a solo Christian isn't possible. No other definition of what it means to be Christian is acceptable to you. As a group, work out statements or arguments that support this view.
- You believe that being Christian is all about being a good person. The mark of a Christian is someone who always seeks to do what is right. Christianity is about attitudes and actions. No other definition of what it means to be Christian is acceptable to you. As a group, work out statements or arguments that support this view.
Give the groups seven to ten minutes to prepare and to write down key points for the panel members. Then host the panel show. (Let people decide if they want TV theme music, props, and so on.) Ask each panel member to make a brief introductory statement about his or her views and then to engage in discussion with the other members of the panel. Here are some questions that may help guide the discussion:
Why does it matter what we believe?
Suppose someone says all the right things about God and faith, but he or she is actually a mean person. Does the way a person acts matter?
What is so important about being part of a community?
Why can't a person believe in God and not go to church?
Is being a good person enough? Does a Christian need to believe the teachings of the church?
After the panel discussion, take a moment to debrief. Ask people to move back to where they were previously sitting and then check on how they are feeling. Ask the whole group:
What questions were raised for you in the discussion? (Make a note of their responses.)
Display the "What is a Christian?" statements printed from Growing Disciples. Invite people to walk around the room and to read the statements.
After several minutes, ask people to stand by one of the quotes that they particularly like. Invite people to talk about the statement with two or three other people standing by the same quote.
Then ask those same discussion groups to come up with a complete sentence that begins, "A Christian is . . ." Ask people to SMS (text message) their sentences to people in the other groups. Then invite the groups to compare and contrast their sentences.
Distribute Bibles, and invite everyone to read John 1:1–14. Explain that this text is like creed, a faith statement about who Jesus is. Invite discussion:
What verses or phrases jump out at you?
What does the passage say about Jesus?
What does it say about our relationship with God and with Jesus?
Say: "What if being Christian is not primarily about what we believe or what we do or who we spend time with? What if being Christian is primarily about a relationship: living in a trusting relationship with God through Jesus Christ? If so, then truth is a person, the way to live is about a person, even community is about a person. Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). Being Christian is all about a relationship with Christ, in and through whom the way, the truth, and the life are revealed. The relationship is uneven in the sense that it is first about what God has done for us, not what we do for God."
Invite discussion:
How would seeing the Christian life as a relationship shape the way we live it?
Invite group members to find another statement about being a Christian that they would like to make into a prayer. Ask people to sit in a circle. Place a votive candle in front of each person.
Read aloud Philippians 2:1–5. Invite the group to play or sing a song about faith in Christ. Then read aloud Philippians 2:12–15.
Invite each person in turn to read all or part of the statement he or she chose as a prayer (or to make up a brief prayer based on the statement.) After each person reads, ask the person sitting on his or her right to light the candle in front of the reader and to say: "The light of Christ is in you."
When everyone in the circle has offered a prayer, close this time by inviting group members to pray together The Lord's Prayer.
One of the most powerful ways to learn about what it means to be Christian is through stories. The Christian practice of testimony or witness is about telling the stories of God's presence in our lives. Consider providing one or more of these opportunities for your group members to hear the stories of faith:
- Invite members of your congregation to tell the group their faith stories.
- Invite the group to watch and discuss movies such as these:
> Amazing Grace
> Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story
> Bonhoeffer
> Luther
- Encourage group members to read short versions of the lives of saints in history. 365 Saints: Your Daily Guide to the Wisdom and Wonder of Their Lives is an excellent book that offers each day a description of the life of a saint, a reflection, and a brief prayer.


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What is New Year Gifts for 2019
welcome the New Year in a new style by exchanging New Year gifts with loved ones. New Year is a big celebration give a chance through which you get the special meeting to those friends and well- wishers which you have been disconnected because of long distance and busy schedule and new years 2019 makes it possible for you even if you can't meet them personally but can send the New Year gifts to them.
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WMR Relay Timetable 2018 – FINAL
WMR Relay Family Information 2018
WMR Relay Officials Roster 2018
A reminder the FULL relay squad training session will be held this Tuesday 13 November from 5.00-6.15pm at Melton Little Athletics Track, Bridge Road, Melton.
Hopefully all athletes have now hired a singlet from the Office. If not, please collect one from the Office on Friday at our Twilight meet. If you already have your own singlet please ensure it has the Coles patch on it.
Remember athletes must wear their Subway Registration Tag on the front of the Centre singlet. This is an Little Athletics Victoria compulsory requirement to compete. No Tag, No Run.
Any registered athletes wishing to participate in the Carnival Relays during the lunch break (see timetable) please let me know before 10am Saturday so I can register athletes. Uniform and Subway tags must also be worn for these relays.


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As we approach the winter solstice, a 'calendar' that goes back literally thousands of years, it gives us an opportunity to reflect on our place in the natural world. No matter how many electronic gadgets we have or how big and modern our houses are, we are still tied to natural rhythms. In the very least we are governed by the length of the day and in three days we hit the shortest day of the year. Just as it's hard to appreciate four distinct seasons if you only have two (or even one), it's hard for us to fully appreciate the warmer and longer days of spring and summer without first experiencing the shorter and colder days of winter. Or to put it another way, don't hate the winter for being winter. Honor it and then also cherish the days as they get longer.
Now suspend that mutual honoring with the fact that Oakland and the Bay Area offer the opportunity to garden year round, a suspension of reality that most other parts of the country don't get to indulge in. It's a delicate suspension of two worlds but one I'll take. Today I wandered out into the garden, camera in hand, not expecting there to be much to photograph. But surprise, surprise there were a host of solstice visual treats that compelled me to photograph. Here they are and while none are about to win any photography awards anytime soon, it is a way of sharing my winter garden.
Front yard area. The S. African Osteospermum 'Voltage Yellow' thinks it's summer and is putting on a very cheerful show. To the right and in front is the new Coprosma 'Pina Colada.' They make a colorful winter pairing.
Luculia pinceana. This winter blooming shrub gets my vote for best shrub nobody's ever heard of. Very pretty pink flowers but the real attraction is its heavenly scent. Truly, one of the most intensely fragrant shrubs you'll ever smell. Sweet!
Any guesses what this is? It's a Cotinus 'Royal Purple' in its near winter disguise. I get different colors every late fall, sometimes orange, sometimes gold, sometimes red. All beautiful!
While the Cotinus is just about done, my Leucospermum 'Veldfire' is just getting started. That fuzzy little center is the earliest stage of what will become one of the most magnificent flowers in all of the Proteaceae world.
This odd but vigorous plant is a Pelargonium crispum variegated Lemon. So, the crispum name owes to the crinkly leaves; the variegated moniker owes to the yellow and green leaves and the lemon, well, it really does smell powerfully of lemon. It's kind of a wonder plant, giving a little of everything to its caretaker.
The photographer in me coached this Salvia discolor. "There, just a little to the left. Turn slightly to me. There, hold it!" It does look good against the gray stucco wall, showing off a bit of its white undersides and stems.
Winter means Daphnes, at least to me. Here's my D. odora variegata. It started as a tiny 4" potted plant so it's made good progress in a mere year and a half. It's planted along the main walkway, along with other fragrant plants, so all can enjoy its sweet smell.
Kalanchoe 'Chocolate Soldier.' Whatever name you give to this kalanchoe, it showcases bluish-gray, felty leaves, highlighted with those chocolate tips. Very easy to grow, whether in a pot or in the ground.
Heavenly bamboos (Nandina domestica) may be called utilitarian (you say that like it's a bad thing ...) but they're also beautiful and look good year round. This year I'm finally getting a few red berries.
If you're wondering what the heck I'm shooting here, it's the last of the Viburnum opulus foliage, now a pinky-orange. This is my Jungle Strip, where the various shrubs are largely left to fend for themselves. They've done surprisingly well, augmented by the occasional deep watering.
This Asarina erubescens 'Bridal Wreath' isn't making a break for it (though it certainly looks like it). It's still producing a few late season, all white flowers. Probably the easiest Asarina to grow and that's saying something.
Here's another attempt to capture winter color on dying foliage. In this case, it's a tuberous begonia, offering up a mix of reds and golds on otherwise dark green leaves.
Thunbergia alata 'Arizona Red.' This IS the time of year for Thunbergias, especially in the milder zones. This new variety is possibly the reddest of all the 'Susans.' It'll likely bloom well into late January if not longer.
Sempervivium tectorum calcareum. This Hens and Chicks is a favorite of mine and I love the name. The species name 'tectorum' makes it seem solid and tough and that's sort of what it is.
"The Wooly Bush that ate Oakland!" Well, almost. My Adenanthos sericeus is now 12' tall! Umm, that's a bit taller than the 6' listed on the seller's label ... If I ever write a book I'm tempted to title it "Your results May Vary." Indeed. And when I run for president my slogan will be 'A wooly bush in every garden!' (forget about chickens in pots). Okay, you have to be of a certain age to get the reference.
Succulent bowl #4. As is. Meaning, I just pulled out a couple tiny weeds, pointed the camera and click. It's progressing nicely and the Crassula muscosa
(Watch chain plant) in back has kind of gone wild.
Zygonista murasakikomachi. Easy for you to say. Translation: an orchid. Love the color!
My favorite Camellia reticulata, C. 'Frank Hauser' has produced its first flower. Yes, this is its actual color! And the photo doesn't even make clear its silky petals and how wavy they are (not flat like C. japonica varieties). No wonder Reticulatas are considered the Queens of the camellia world.
From the extravagant to the sublime, here's a photo of my Chaenomeles 'Cameo.' Love the subtle colors and the fact that flowering quinces start blooming in winter.
Though my juvenile Jacaranda 'Bonzai Blue' is done blooming, it looks like it will hold onto its foliage year round here in Oakland. This dwarf only reaches 5-6' so it's easy to keep it in a container, as I've done. Love the foliage and of course those lovely purple flowers when they arrive.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Happy Solstice!
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Hemant Bhargava
Professor, Jerome and Elsie Suran Chair in Technology Management
Research Expertise: Technology management, management information systems, economics of information technology industry, pricing and product design decisions, management decision technologies
Professor Bhargava is an expert in technology management and the information technology industry. He also studies the use of IT in clinical health care, and has previously worked on data-driven and analytical decision making in organizations.
Bhargava's research in technology management highlights distinctive characteristics of technology goods and their impact on specific elements of operations, marketing, and competitive strategy. Competition in technology products—including information goods, online services, software, electronic gadgets, the media and entertainment industry, and alternative energy—is often driven by distinctive economic forces on both the supply side (e.g., their unique cost structures) and the demand side (e.g., the prominence of network effects as a source of value creation).
His recent work in this area examines various elements of competitive strategy for such products, including pricing strategies, revenue models, product design and product mix strategies, technological compatibility and interoperability, bundling and supply chain considerations. He has applied this research in areas such as search advertising, telecommunication services, IT outsourcing and entertainment and media industries.
Bhargava earned a Ph.D. in information systems, operations and economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He has an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, and a B.S. in mathematics from Delhi University.
What Action is Needed: Bold Decisions to Stop COVID-19
We urge decision-makers to take bold, decisive, and preventive action
As COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket globally, Professor Hemant Bhargava and UC Davis colleagues recommend decisive action and support systems to put into place.
How to Manage the COVID-19 Recovery
Professor Hemant Bhargava advises policymakers that reopening the economy should be viewed as a collection of simultaneous, rapid, data-driven science experiments.
A Look Back: How Web Search Ads Emerged, Transformed Business
Professor Hemant Bhargava blogs about his landmark 2007 study on the early days of search advertising, recently honored with INFORMS' Test of Time Paper Award.
Regulating Big Tech: Is a Day of Reckoning Coming?
Listen as Professor Hemant Bhargava discusses the pros and cons of tightening U.S. regulations on the likes of Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple, and calls for investigations into Big Tech's antitrust activities.
How Breaking Up Big Tech Could Impact Your Career
Professor Hemant Bhargava warns Sen. Warren's pledge to break up big tech may impact startup activity, job creation and exits via acquisition going forward.
Are We Ready for Driverless Cars?
Professor Hemant Bhargava says not yet
Tesla's Elon Musk says by mid-2020 drivers will not have to pay attention to the road. Professor Hemant Bhargava shares six reasons why we may not be ready for "autopilot" cars.
Should Big Tech Firms like Apple, Alphabet, Facebook Be Broken Up?
Professor Hemant Bhargava shares his thoughts on the proposal by Senator Elizabeth Warren to force tech breakups and impose severe restrictions on what remained.
What's Next in the Disney-Netflix Streaming Battle?
Q&A with Professor Hemant Bhargava Dives Deep into Streaming Video
Professor Hemant Bhargava weighs in on Netflix's future and preparedness as Disney plans launch of competing video streaming service.
Disney's New Streaming Service Will Be Netflix's Biggest Test Yet
Hemant Bhargava, a professor in technology management at UC Davis, weighs in on the Netflix business model.
The Disney-Fox Deal: Why It's About Going Directly to the Consumer
Interviewed on Knowledge@Wharton, Professor Hemant Bhargava explains why it's no surprise that traditional media is consolidating to compete.
Did You Experience the Platform Economy Today?
Platform-enabled marketplaces, and other Internet-based goods and products with digital components and network effects are transforming the very idea of what a business is, how it creates value, and how it should be managed.
Is the AT&T-Time Warner Decision a Blow Against Antitrust?
In a Knowledge@Wharton interview, Professor Hemant Bhargava says the shifting media landscape makes it hard to predict how the $108 bil. merger will impact consumer prices.
How Facebook REALLY Makes Billions From Your Data
Network effect disrupting business models across industries, explains UC Davis professor
Professor Hemant Bhargava explains the platform business model and how it harnesses network effects, communities and free access to grow tech giants.
Treat Facebook More Like Cigarettes, a Bit Like Violent Movies, and Not So Much Like Drugs
"We should use education and warnings to limit the damage," writes Professor Hemant Bhargava.
Connecting Students and Companies to Solve Real-World Business Problems
From CardRates: Modern businesses need new hires to arrive on the job ready to contribute. With that in mind, the UC Davis Graduate School of Management gives MBA students the opportunity to develop the hands-on experience they need to hit the ground running. The school's Integrated Management Project immerses student teams in a 10-week strategic program, tackling a partner company's "real-world" business challenge.
Professors Make 2018 Predictions
What's ahead in the New Year? Impacts of #MeToo movement, wrongdoing handled in C-suites, Disney/Fox and AT&T/Time Warner mergers, online shopping trends and the sharing economy.
Can Disney's Bid for Fox Overcome Antitrust Concerns?
"Disney will have to learn how to be a consumer-focused company in the modern world of data analytics," says Professor Hemant Bhargava.
6 Lessons Learned at the CxOs Ecosystems Summit Hosted by Google Apigee
MSBA student Sonic Prabhudesai shares his takeaways from an exclusive summit of C-suite execs hosted by Google focused on the platform economy.
Best Holiday Deals
Expert tips on finding the best holiday deals
Hemant Bhargava shares his expertise on holiday deals and tips for avoiding overspending during the holiday sales period.
Professor Hemant Bhargava Honored with INFORMS ISS Distinguished Fellow Award
Recognized for his intellectual leadership, contributions and research in information technology.
Pricing Strategy for Service Startups
In Forbes, Professor Hemant Bhargava defines new guidelines for a tech service industry rife with decision dilemmas between usage-based pricing and access-based pricing, or how best to combine the two.
MSBA Launches with UC Davis Bookstore Analytics Tournament
Teams leap in to solve real business challenge
Teams of our new Master of Science in Business Analytics students delivered actionable solutions to problems of forecasting and inventory.
Why Amazon Should Pick Sacramento
Note to Jeff Bezos and Amazon: Sacramento region is PRIME for your second headquarters.
Verizon's $4.5 billion acquisition of Yahoo!
Professor Hemant Bhargava shares his insights on Verizon's $4.5 billion acquisition of Yahoo on Wharton Business Radio.
Airline Shenanigans: Is it Really a "Weather" Delay?
(Editor's note: This blog originally appear on Medium)
Getting hundreds and thousands of airplanes on and off airport gates and runways, and orchestrating their movement in the sky, is no small feat. Hard enough in normal circumstances, this complex exercise becomes even more difficult due to acts of man (e.g., terrorism), technology (airline or ATC computer failures), and nature (bad weather).
3 Must-Haves: Educating a Workforce in Business Analytics
Professor Hemant Bhargava says the buzz started a few years ago: MBAs in the U.S. were infected with "Big Data Fever."
What is Prescriptive Analytics? A Conversation with UC Davis
We spoke with UC Davis Professors Dr. Bhargava and Dr. Saigal to learn more about prescriptive analytics and how it's used in business settings. We also discuss their thoughts on the fundamentals of a solid analytics education, the UC Davis approach to teaching analytics, and the top resources for analytics students.
Is Post-Hack Yahoo's Verizon Deal DOA?
Yahoo is in the process of being sold to Verizon for almost $5 billion, but Wednesday's revelations about 1 billion hacked accounts could put the deal in jeopardy, according to one expert.
Local Universities Rush to Launch Programs on Data Analytics
UC Davis is offering a higher-level master's of science and business analytics that will involve more coding, said Hemant Bhargava, the program's academic director.
#MSBA Twitter Chat
November 10, 2016
Leadership in the Digital Enterprise: Combining data science tools and managerial savvy to lead organizational change.
AT&T — Time Warner Deal Confirms Walled Gardens Future of Entertainment
With Time Warner deal, AT&T aims to be mobile entertainment powerhouse. Professor Hemant Bhargava analyzes the value of the merger and how the media and entertainment industry is deep in the throes of disruption.
Why Google is Expanding Into Hardware and Why Now
Google recently announced a major move into several hardware products: Google Pixel (smartphones), Daydream View (virtual reality), Google Home (digital home) and Google Assistant (AI-based personal assistant).
Who Ubers Who: How to Survive and Thrive in a Digital World of Mash-Ups, Matchmakers, and Marketplaces
Adapt or Die
It was a lot of fun attending Apigee's "Adapt or Die" event on September 27 in the heart of San Francisco, and speaking on the panel "Who Ubers Who: How to Survive and Thrive in a Digital World of Mash-Ups, Matchmakers, and Marketplaces."
Don't Blame the (Tesla) AutoPilot!
Most of you must have seen the amply-broadcast and highlighted story about a fatal accident involving a Tesla in autopilot mode. Commentators were quick to blame, chastise, or at least question, Tesla's autopilot software. The government watchdog NHTSA is investigating Tesla.
Mobile Health Technologies
Hemant K. Bhargava
Co-Authors: Julia Tanghetti
A 'Dumb Pipe' No More: What Verizon Wants from AOL
Professor Hemant Bhargava on SiriusXM says the Verizon-AOL deal represents further vertical consolidation in media and communications–big players are covering all the pieces, the pipes and the content.
Stimulating Early Adoption of New Products through Channel Disintegration
Professor Hemant K. Bhargava
Co-authors: N.V. Ramanan, University of California Davis
Mixed Bundling of Two Independently-Valued Goods
Professor Hemant Bhargava
Commercialization of Platform Technologies: Launch Timing and Versioning Strategy
Professor Hemant Bhargava
Co-Authors: D. Sun, University of Notre Dame and B.C. Kim, Graduate School of Management of Technology, Sogang University
How to Price Discriminate when Tariff Size Matters
Professor Hemant Bhargava
Co-Authors: A. Bagh, University of Kentucky
Tug-of-War Economics of Product Bundling
From computer software to fast food meals to vacation packages, the practice of bundling—offering two or more products or services together as a combined product—has worked very well for companies to give customers a simple, discounted option.
Apple's Spat with Google Will Only Get Worse
Apple's relationship with Google recently reached a new low. The Cupertino, California, company announced it would drop Google Maps from the iPhone in favor of its own software and retire the YouTube app from the start screen of its mobile devices. The direction that both tech companies are headed—toward greater reliance on mobile computing for their revenue—is setting them up for a long-term fight over the same technological turf.
Launching Multiple Products Key to High-tech Success
High-tech firms should aggressively market multiple product versions at the same time, the way Apple did with the iPhone and iPod Touch, both to attract early adopters and to build a network of application developers, according to research by Professor Hemant Bhargava.
The Benefit of Information Asymmetry: When to Sell to Informed Customers?
Decision Support Systems, 2012
Buyers are often uncertain about product valuations before they commit to purchase. In such situations, firms have an opportunity to influence the accuracy with which buyers can estimate their valuations. When buyers are uncertain about the product's fit with their personal preferences, firms can help resolve this uncertainty by offering product previews, sampling, trials or return guarantees.
Making Choices in the Age of Information Overload
Economists have a name for the cues companies employ to convey their hidden strength: signaling. This article quotes Professor Hemant Bhargava, who studies marketing and competitive strategy in technology products.
How To Ease EHR Frustration
This article about the helpfulness of electronic medical records (EMRs) cites Professor Hemant Bhargava's research that examined exactly how EMRs impacted doctor productivity.
Launching Multiple Products to Attract Both Consumers and Application Developers Key to Tech Firm Success, UC Davis Study Says
(Davis, CA) — High-tech firms should market multiple product versions at the same time, such as Apple did with the iPhone and iPod Touch, both to attract early adopters and build a network of individuals and companies that develop applications, according to a new study from the University of California, Davis.
Computational Modeling and Problem Solving in the Networked World: Interfaces in Computer Science and Operations Research
Springer, 2001
Edited by Professor Hemant Bhargava and co-editor Nong Ye of Arizona State University, the first section of Computational Modeling and Problem Solving in the Networked World, "Perspectives on Computation," focuses on the reflective and integrative thinking that is critical to contemporary science. This section presents philosophical perspectives on computation, covering a variety of traditional and newer modeling, solving, and explaining mathematical models.
The "Machine Learning & Heuristics" section includes articles that study machine learning and computational heuristics, and is followed by the "Algorithm Performance" section that addresses issues in performance testing of solution algorithms and heuristics. These two sections demonstrate the richness of thinking about solution methods that is made possible by the confluence of Computer Science and Operations Research.
Watson's New Job: IBM Salesman
The Jeopardy-playing computer pays its way by helping to sell products
In this article, Professor Hemant Bhargava was asked about how IBM might market their Watson supercomputer, the artificial intelligence system that last February beat two Jeopardy! champions. IBM has said Watson would soon help doctors diagnose illnesses and maybe help out on the sales floor.
Hemant Bhargava named the Jerome J. and Elsie Suran Chair in Technology Management
Dean Steven C. Currall of the UC Davis Graduate School of Management is pleased to announce that Associate Dean and Professor of Management and Computer Science Hemant Bhargava has been named the Jerome J. and Elsie Suran Chair in Technology Management
Hemant Bhargava Awards
- Jerome J. and Elsie Suran Chair in Technology Management, UC Davis Graduate School of Management, 2011.
- 2017 Distinguished Fellow Award by the INFORMS Information Systems Society, October 2017.
- Best Paper Award, eBusiness Section of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), Paper No. 88, Austin, Tex., November 7-10, 2010.
- Gallagher Research Fellow, UC Davis Graduate School of Management, 2009-10.
- Fellow, eBusiness Research Center, Pennsylvania State University, 2001-03.
- Menneken Award for Excellence in Research, Naval Postgraduate School, 1998.
- Best Paper Award, Thirtieth Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (Advanced Technology Track), Paper No. 75, Maui, HI, January 7-10, 1997.
- Best Paper Award, Fifth International Workshop on Information Technologies and Systems, Paper No. 79, Amsterdam, Netherlands, December 9-10, 1995.
Introducing Our New UC Davis MBA Curriculum
We are strengthening our internationally ranked UC Davis MBA program by launching a new, innovative curriculum this fall that further integrates globalization, responsible business ethics and sustainability.The goal: to better prepare students with the real-world practice, analytical and technical skills, and leadership training they need to succeed.
Google's China Challenge
Google's confrontation with the Chinese government over search engine results and user data won the web giant public relations points—and ultimately allowed it to remain active in China. Until Google's stand, Western Internet firms acquiesced to the Chinese government's censorship demands.
"These laws ostensibly cover things such as vulgar content, but in practice involve suppression of 'subversive' content (typically, content of political nature)," Professor Hemant Bhargava said in a commentary in the March issue of Chartered Financial Analyst, a leading business magazine in India.
Mobile Number Portability: Pros and Cons
In a cover story for one of India's leading business magazines, Professor Hemant Bhargava explores the impact of the recently adopted Mobile Number Portability (MNP) policy in India and how it will change the purchase behavior of mobile subscribers and the product and marketing strategies of mobile operators.
EMR not Boosting Productivity? Could Be a Mismatch between System and Specialty
Professor Hemant Bhargava says the practice he and others researched adopted an EMR system that made tasks associated with treating sick patients — such as reviewing radiological images, notes from previous visits and charts of test data — more efficient. But tasks associated with well visits, such as data entry, were made more cumbersome and time-consuming for physicians who were used to quickly jotting down notes with a pen and paper.
UC Davis GSM Study Finds E-medical Records Have Varying Effects on Productivity
The introduction of electronic medical records in hospitals and clinics — dubbed the "silver bullet" of health care reform — appears to have varying effects on different types of primary care physicians, a UC Davis GSM study led by Professor Hemant Bhargava has found.
Netflix's iPhone App Adds Another Personal Movie Option
"The Netflix iPhone application has worked out well for me over the iPad," said Professor and Associate Dean Hemant Bhargava of the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. Professor Bhargava teaches digital technology strategy and said he likes the Netflix application on the iPad, but is skeptical about the iPhone version.
AT&T Data Plans Could Alientate Average Users
AT&T's new data plans for iPads, iPhones and other smart phones may alienate some average users, said Professor Hemant Bhargava. "Since normal users do not know how much data they will consume, they feel forced to pick the higher-priced plans, in order to avoid the very expensive overage charges," he said. "AT&T needs a way to 'throttle' or 'choke' heavy users without hurting everyone else."
Google Turns 10: Not a "One Trick Pony"
On the 10th anniverary of the founding of Google, ANALYST, the flagship publication of the Institute for Chartered Financial Analysts of India, published in its November issue an interview with Professor Hemant Bhargava about the search engine giant's business and its "phenomenal rise" as one of the most recognized brands in the world.
Pricing Under Quality of Service Uncertainty: Market Segmentation via Statistical QoS Guarantees
European Journal of Operational Research, 2008
This article by Professor Hemant Bhargava and co-author Daewon Sun at the University of Notre Dame examines how performance-contingent pricing schemes with long-term statistical performance guarantees can be applied to many IT services. The authors study two forms of performance-contingent pricing, with rebate proportional to failure rate and fixed rebate for below-threshold performance. The study shows that threshold-performance contingency pricing can increase both profits and fairness (customers who receive higher benefits pay higher effective price) relative to standard pricing.
Research Note—When Is Versioning Optimal for Information Goods?
Management Science, 2008
This paper by Professor Hemant Bhargava and Vidyanand Choudhary from UC Irvine provides insights about when versioning is an optimal strategy for information goods. The authors' characterization of this class of goods is that variable costs are invariant with quality, including the special case of zero variable costs. This paper's analysis assumes a monopoly firm that has an existing product in the market and has an opportunity to segment the market by introducing additional lower-quality versions.
Timing the Sale When Buyers Are Uncertain
CITRIS Research Exchange, 2007
In October Professor Hemant Bhargava presented a talk titled "Economics of Information Structure: Timing the Sale when Buyers Have Uncertain Product Valuations," at the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) at UC Berkeley.
Progress in Web-based Decision Support Technologies
Decision Support Systems, 2007
World Wide Web technologies have transformed the design, development, implementation and deployment of decision support systems. This article by Professor Hemant Bhargava and co-authors Daniel Power of the University of Northern Iowa and Daewon Sun of the University of Notre Dame reviews and summarizes recent technology developments, current usage of Web-based DSS, and trends in the deployment of such systems.
Business Strategy Deters Unprofitable Customers
Professor Hemant Bhargava says that companies wanting to deter unprofitable customers intentionally create setbacks that impair the quality of service for those users. Netflix, America Online and FedEx have used this strategy, which is common in the technology industries, where firms offer all-you-can-eat pricing menus.
Implementing Sponsored Search in Web Search Engines: Computational Evaluation of Alternative Mechanisms
INFORMS Journal on Computing, 2007
The practice of sponsored search advertising—where advertisers pay a fee to appear alongside particular Web search results—is now one of the largest and fastest growing source of revenue for Web search engines. In this paper, Professor Hemant Bhargava and co-authors Juan Feng of the University of Florida and David M. Pennock of Yahoo, Inc. model and compare several mechanisms for allocating sponsored slots, including stylized versions of those used by Overture and Google, the two biggest brokers of sponsored search.
Stockout Compensation: Joint Inventory and Price Optimization in Electronic Retailing
INFORMS Journal on Computing, 2006
Delays in product availability are common in e-commerce where electronic retailers try to manage with very low inventories. While this lowers inventory costs, the negative effect of increased stockouts is to reduce net demand for the product. in this paper, Professor Hemant Bhargava and co-authors Daewon Sun of the University of Notre Dame and Susan H.
Dynamic Pricing via Dynamic Programming
Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications, 2005
This by Professor Hemant Bhargava and his co-authors specifies an efficient numerical scheme for computing optimal dynamic prices in a setting where the demand in a given period depends on the price in that period, cumulative sales up to the current period, and remaining market potential. The problem is studied in a deterministic and monopolistic context with a general form of the demand function.
America OnLine's Internet Access Service: How to Deter Unwanted Customers
Electronic Commerce Research and Applications, 2005
Some dial-up Internet access providers, such as the market leader America OnLine (AOL), require customers to install proprietary connection software to use their service. This is puzzling, because while the software helps certain users, it creates disutility for others (especially expert users and early adopters of Internet service). Why, then, does AOL insist on this connection manager? Why not also offer a standardized service with Internet access and AOL-managed service to the power users?
Computing as Utility: Managing Availability, Commitment, and Pricing Through Contingent Bid Auctions
Journal of Management Information Systems, 2004
Enabled by advances in grid and network computing architectures for the delivery of on-demand computing services, the vision of an e-services economy in which computing will be as ubiquitous as a utility is becoming a possibility in business computing. The successful introduction of these new computing models requires the development of appropriate pricing mechanisms that are consistent with the enabling technologies.
Improving Recruit Distribution Decisions in the US Marine Corps
Decision Support Systems, 2003
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) accomplishes its mission "to put the right Marine in the right place at the right time with the right skills and quality of life" in various ways. One of these is a recruit distribution modeling (RDM) and information system that assigns new recruits to entry-level schools, thereby determining the entire career paths.


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By the time the 1940 football season came around, William "Bill" Nosker was one of the most experienced members of the Ohio State football team. He was a regular starter at guard on the 1938 and '39 teams, the latter of which won the school's first outright Big Ten title since Nosker was 1 year old.
He contributed to an OSU team that went 4-4 in 1940, but shortly after the season ended, he would no longer be a student. During his senior year, he decided to enlist in the Air Force, for reasons he held close to his heart.
At that time, nobody knew him better than his then-future wife, Jean Sanborn. She's now Jean Lombard, a 96-year-old resident of Upper Arlington, who met Nosker when they were both growing up in Upper Arlington.
Lombard said they started dating in high school, and they eventually married on Jan. 16, 1942, at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas. Before all of that happened, though, she has clear recollections of why Nosker enlisted even before America's involvement in World War II began.
"He just loved to fly. He was so anxious to fly, that was all," Lombard said. "But he left Ohio State a quarter before he was to graduate, and then, later on, wrote some kind of a term paper for his professor (to finish his degree)."
He wasn't alone in joining, either. Fellow football stars Don Scott — an All-American, and the namesake of OSU's airport, Don Scott Field — and Eino Sarkkinen all enlisted at the same time. They were given a send-off by the Varsity "O," and joined four other OSU athletes in enlisting on March 16, 1941.
By August 1944, Nosker had flown about 35 missions, according to The Ohio State University Monthly, and he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star and the Air Medal. Like in his football playing days at OSU, Nosker was injured multiple times while in the service. One instance occurred in a softball game when Nosker slipped and hit a rock. Nosker's first baseman on the same team: Lloyd Bentsen, the future U.S. Senator, Secretary of the Treasury and vice presidential candidate of "You're no Jack Kennedy" fame.
Also playing in some of those games was Sgt. John "Doc" Allen, a medic in the 449th Bombardment Group of the 15th Air Force — the same as Nosker. The two were both Ohio natives, but in the summer of 1944, Nosker — now a major — was promoted to the 376th bomb group.
On the morning of Aug. 15 — a little over a month after his promotion — Nosker took off from a base in southern Italy as a part of the launch of Operation Dragoon. Nosker's B-24 crashed soon after takeoff, and Allen just so happened to be nearby. The sergeant was one of the medics sent into the aftermath.
"They were trying to get the 449th bomb group behind his new group … and his plane crashed, (while) trying to get all the planes together. He crashed with the bombs, and all the ammunition and all the fuels and everything, and it was a terrible thing," Allen said.
"In the process of gathering up the bodies, the remains you might say, our group was given the job of trying to determine the identity of these remains," Allen said. "And the remains of one was an arm and a ring, with an (Ohio State Big Ten Championship) ring. And I asked the captain, I said, 'Say, I know who this is. This is Bill Nosker.' And he said 'Take that ring off.'"
And he did. Allen said the situation — with flames and immense wreckage all around — was tough to negotiate. Without the ring, he doesn't think he could've identified the body.
"No. No, there were several arms in there," he said when asked.
Out of all the enlisted men, the one to find Nosker was someone who already knew so much about him as a fellow Ohio native and an OSU football fan. And Nosker's body — once the makings of an accomplished offensive lineman — was no more. The last part of him that bore his identity was seen by someone who was able to recognize its significance right away.
And in that instant, the two men were forever connected.
When you walk into the lobby of Nosker House, a residence hall on North Campus, there's nothing really out of the norm. Relatively new tables and chairs, a pool table, a TV at one end. But turn to the left once you're through the front door and there it is. A plaque with three pictures: one of Nosker in full football gear charging at the camera, another of him in his football jersey but standing in front of a plane and a final headshot of him in military uniform.
As the university began to expand north in the 1960s, the Board of Trustees decided to name the new low-rise residence halls after "former students who are representative of the University's honored war dead," according to its minutes. Nosker was chosen as one of them. Now, that area of campus is changing, and because of a $370 million redevelopment project on North Campus, Nosker House will feel the blow of a wrecking ball next spring.
Student Life spokesman Dave Isaacs said in an email that the university is "looking into options" regarding how it could commemorate Nosker and others in the new North Campus Residential District. Since all building names require approval from the Board of Trustees, Isaacs said OSU won't have any new information on the subject until the Board meets in January, at the earliest.
There are, after all, people who care — "I hope they keep that name," Allen said.
The war in Europe lasted almost nine more gruesome months after Nosker died. Allen was one of those to survive it all, and while he was home on furlough, Hiroshima and Nagasaki were bombed. It was the end of that chapter in his life.
Nosker, meanwhile, was mourned immediately, a reflection of the impression he left. His good friend Scott had died a year before Nosker, and both were mentioned in numerous posts in The Lantern and The Monthly. The former put out a special "V-E Edition," and the magazine's editor John B. Fullen wrote of various former students who went to war. His description of Nosker:
"There was Bill Nosker. His buddies in Upper Arlington thought he was good enough to make the football varsity at Ohio State. He did. He was as handsome and strapping a young Viking as you ever saw. A few short years ago, we published Bill's picture on the cover of The Monthly, walking 'cross campus with a co-ed. Of all the fine pictures of college kids we have published, this was the classic. It radiated the good looks and youth and vitality, the glory and the strength of young America. You should have seen Bill in his military uniform as commander of a B-24 squadron. Usually a uniform does something for the wearer. Bill did something for the uniform.
"Bill walked into the office one day on leave from his squadron. So big and handsome he was with that open, boyish grin of his. The strong, friendly grip of his big paw almost broke our hand. When the word came that he had been killed in a bomber crash—a night flight for which he had volunteered—we could not believe it."
Lombard still has numerous newspaper clippings and mementos of Nosker, and can still remember most, if not all, of his accomplishments, all these years later.
"I just never dreamed he wouldn't come back," she said. "Bill was pretty special."
After the war, life went on for Allen.
Around the same time that issue of The Monthly was released, Allen used the G.I. Bill to go to college. But instead of going to med school like he had planned, he wound up attending OSU's College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 1949. Once he got his degree, he was asked by the acting dean where he'd like to go.
"Well, I said, I'd like to go to Southern Ohio and he (the dean) said 'that's where we need (veterinarians). That's a good idea.' And I said well my dad played baseball down there in the town and got acquainted with them and I'd like to go to Waverly, Ohio," Allen said.
He stayed, and married a woman named June on Dec. 8, 1945, and had three kids. They still live in the same house they moved into after Allen graduated from OSU. Allen was a veterinarian for 48 years, and served as Pike County Commissioner for 20 years — two full-time jobs, day and night. Now, at 91, he has time for other things, like watching his beloved Buckeyes, or spending time with fellow servicemen. This past August, the 449th reunited at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base outside of Dayton.
"The joke is: wherever you go, it doesn't matter where it is, someone knows Doc,'" his son-in-law, Alan Davis, said. "So we're at Niagara Falls, Canadian side. People everywhere. 'Where's Doc? Where's Doc? Why hasn't he kept up with us?' Oh, he's talking to someone he knows."
And when Allen goes to shake hands, he directs the person away from his right arm. There's a reason.
"Shake my left hand. It's the one closer to the heart," he said.
A heart that, like a ring, connected — and still connects — these two extraordinary men. Buckeyes by birth and education, known to peers unlike anyone else. The firm friendship of Bill Nosker and Doc Allen.
This story is part two of a two-part series about Maj. William Nosker and the man who identified his remains, Sgt. John Allen. Part one ran in Monday's paper.


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Hey kids, Jana here,
Big news today comes from a tiny little blip on the Twitter screen. If you weren't paying attention, you would have missed it. 'Harold and Kumar' the animated series!!!! It has been in different stages of development for the last few years, but today makes me think we're getting a LOT closer to showtime. Adult Swim, a branch of Cartoon Network, will be the home for the animated serial. The network picked up the series not long after the third installment of the movies 'A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas' wrapped.
After the ridiculous success of A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, Todd Strauss-Schulson is in talks to direct Warner Bros. newest comedy project, Family Getaway.
FedMex Here….
You know what's the best part about Christmas? Marijuana. I'm tempted to stop there because that's really as in depth as we need to get, but let's go forward.
Check Out Four New Posters For 'A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas'!!!
Hi Bryan Here…..
I am thinking this will be one holiday movie I will add to my annual list of holiday movie titles to watch. This looks so much fun. I love the previous two films and this Christmas film looks to add to the over the top comedy. Below are four new posters for the film. These would look good on my wall right?
Behold!!!! The 'Harold and Kumar Christmas' Trailer is Up and AWESOME!!!
Hi Bryan Here…..
Earlier today we post a screenshot for the upcoming 'Harold and Kumar Christmas' movie. Now we have a trailer. And it just made me smile. These two together are hilarious. This looks so ridiculously funny. I can't wait. Enjoy the trailer.
Hi Bryan Here….
That's right. Kal Penn and John Cho are back again as Harold and Kumar for their third film with 'A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas'. The film will be in 3D, and will come out close to the holiday season being November 4th of this year. And yes, the almighty NPH (Neil Patrick Harris) will reprise his role as himself. The image is from EW and has been making the rounds for a while. But not it is official.
David Shore, Bryan Singer, and Vince Gilligan Aboard 'Battle Creek' Series!!!
Jana B. here,
Bryan Singer is one busy dude in the entertainment industry, he's known for the 'X-Men' movies, 'Superman Returns', 'Jack the Giant Slayer' and of course he burst onto our radar with 1995's twisted crime flick 'The Usual Suspects' that made Singer and Keyser Söze common names. In addition to all the movie titles he has under his belt, he was also the director for the pilot of David Shore's hit medical drama series 'House' on Fox. Shore and Singer worked together to executive produce the accolade-accumulating series for the entire eight–season run.
Geek Deal of the Day!!! 'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas' 3D Bluray/2D Bluray/DVD/Digital Copy 56% Off!!! Only $19.99!!!
Hi, Bryan Here…
'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas' 3D Bluray/2D Bluray/DVD/Digital Copy is currently 56% Off making it only $19.99!!! Not sure when this sale ends, but take advantage. Normally it's $50.00. Following years of growing apart, Harold Lee (Cho) and Kumar Patel (Penn) have replaced each other with new friends and are preparing for their respective Yuletide celebrations. But when a mysterious package mistakenly arrive at Kumar's door on Christmas Eve, his attempts to redirect it to Harold's house ends with the "high grade" contents – and Harold's father-in-law's prize Christmas tree – going up in smoke. With his in-laws out of the house for the day, Harold decides to cover his tracks, rather than come clean. Reluctantly embarking on another ill-advised journey with Kumar, through New York City, their search for the perfect replacement tree takes them through party heaven – and almost blows Christmas Eve sky high.
"Always Be My Maybe is simply enjoyable and engaging throughout."
Next on the romantic-comedy chopping block comes Always Be My Maybe, which is exclusively on Netflix and has all of the desired genre tropes added in to give you laughs and heartwarming feelings. That being said, you've seen this story literally 500 billion times before. There is nothing new or original here in these characters or plot points. It's romantic-comedy business as usual with Always Be My Maybe, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. While it doesn't do anything to change the game or provoke thought, it's simply enjoyable and engaging throughout, and that should be enough for a couple of hours.
'National Lampoon's Van Wilder' came out sixteen years ago and more or less re-lit the fire for National Lampoon. This also paved the way for Deadpool himself Ryan Reynolds, as this was his first feature film in a leading role. Some of the jokes don't hit too well in our current politically correct culture, but it's silly enough to have fun with it. It's just unfortunate that the filmmakers went the gross-out humor route solely and failed to develop these good characters, but that seemed to be the case in 2002. Also, it's unfortunate that this is not a new remaster or transfer. This is the same video and audio presentations from the 2007 Blu-ray release, which of course had its problems. I imagine Lionsgate is trying to make a quick and easy dollar for the release of 'Deadpool 2', hence this re-release that has no new extras on it. Still, if you're a fan of the film and want the Digital Copy, this is a way to get it.
Hey guys, Jana here,
Summer means a lot to me, there's baseball, which I waxed pretty poetic about in last week's Top 10 Baseball Movies post. There's fishing, the fourth of July, a multi-colored tongue from Otter Pops, and the all important road trip. Your trip can be a short jaunt to the lake or it can be a days long event that usually culminates in an epic destination – Wally World, anyone? Whether you trip on your own, with your friends or with your family, there's something wonderful about having a full tank of gas, a stereo full of tunes and the open road in front of you. Depending on who you're with it can either feel like a hostage situation or a relaxing break from the weekly drag. Most good road trips feel like a bit of both, not to mention the longing for the comfort that is your home toilet.
I'm gonna count down my top 10 movies that feature a road trip. Strap in, kick on the A/C and let the lull of the road below you relaxes your worries. This was not an easy list to winnow down to only 10 with a few honorable mentions. I left off the obvious 'Thelma and Louise', they're best friends, they kill someone and drive off a cliff. Yeah, I didn't give you a spoiler alert there because if you haven't seen this movie by now, you were never going to. Some road trip movies are better than others and we had differing opinions from each other making this list. So read along and tell me where we agree or disagree or what I've left out.
Oscars: Here are My Oscar Predictions for the 87th Academy Awards!!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
We are only a few days away from the 87th annual Oscar ceremony, which airs live this Sunday. Again, we will be delivering a live commentary full of jokes, trivia, facts, winners, losers, and giving away free gifts throughout the night. So please, keep it right here during the Oscars and use the hashtag #boomstickcomics when posting to social media. But, let's talk about predictions for a minute. I'm sure some of you have put some money down on Oscar pools at works or with your friends to see who comes out the winner this year. There were some excellent movies this year along with some amazing performances, so needless to say, this year will be extremely difficult to predict.
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
Good news, everyone. Neil Patrick Harris will indeed host the 2015 Academy Award's ceremony. He has hosted the Emmys twice and the Tony Awards four times. He has done a magnificent job at hosting these events that I'm finally glad the Oscars caught on. This will be the 87th annual Oscars and will air live on ABC on Sunday, February 22nd at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Hi Bryan Here…
Kumar from the 'Harold and Kumar' films (Kal Penn) has just been set to be the lead in a new pilot for ABC titled 'Prairie Dogs'. The show will be a single camera comedy and will follow "Neil (Penn), an uncool cubicle worker aka "prairie dog" at one of the coolest companies in the world who becomes the victim of identity theft. When he discovers the thief has created a much more fulfilling life with his identity than he ever has, he engages the charismatic conman to help him change his life."
Hi everyone, Bryan here….
Finally. Somebody's doing it right. No shitty remakes, revamps, or reboots. Just a straight sequel that seems full of heart with the original cast. I like this. The Karate Kid will have a sequel called Cobra Kai, which will be a 10-episode half hour series that will air on YouTube Red next year. Not only that, the show will have Ralph Macchio and William Zabka coming back to reprise their roles as Daniel and Johnny respectively.
Hi everyone, Bryan here….
"Alright you primitive screw-heads, listen up. You see this?" This is Ash vs evil Dead Season 2 coming to Blu-ray and DVD on August 22nd. If this isn't groovy news, I don't know what it is anymore. All episodes are included here, along with some amazing bonus features, including two audio commentaries and tons of behind the scenes featurettes. If that weren't enough, the Blu-ray audio comes with a Dolby TrueHD 7.1 mix. I can't wait. Below is the official press release.
Bruce Campbell Is Ready To Kick Some Evil Dead Butt In Starz Series!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Bruce Campbell is back as Ash. He's re-attaching the chainsaw and gripping his boomstick once again as he faces a deadite invasion after a 30 year lull in the action. Starz is taking the exciting world that gave us three Evil Dead films and re-sizing it for the small screen and we've got some of the first images from the set.
Hi everyone, Bryan Here….
This show can't come fast enough. We've seen a couple of very small teaser trailers and some behind the scenes photos but this is the first time we see Bruce Campbell as Ash in full costume for Starz's new show 'Ash vs. Evil Dead'. I just can't wait. The photo is courtesy of EW.


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