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LandsEnd.com and Gap.com rank Nos. 1 and 2 among apparel retailers in sales lured by Web sites, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation.
Clearly, marketers who take advantage of a trusted brand name and customer base have the advantage. "Apparel and fashion are sold best on the Web when there is already a solid brand," says Steve Kernkraut, managing director, Bear Stearns.
Victoria's Secret, for example, had the brand and infrastructure in place when it added a dot-c0m teaser to a Super Bowl ad this year, he says. The plug referred clickers to an upcoming live Webcast of a fashion show parading lingerie.
Retailers face the problem of a shift in sales from stores and catalogs to the Web. A recent Jupiter Communications Channel Shift report notes that 94% of 1998 online sales represented a shift from traditional channels.
"Even by 2002, less than 10% of all apparel marketers' Web sales will be new sales," says Mr. Kernkraut, indicating the degree of sales cannibalism expected. New sales are sales that would not have been made at regular channels.
"Traditional merchants must build unified ventures [Internet and traditional sales channels] that take advantage of their off-line assets. . .or they will suffer lost sales to Internet-only merchants," says Ken Cassar, Jupiter Communications analyst. Indeed, most merchants have largely chosen not to interface their off-line sales channels with the Internet.
Direct sellers such as Lands' End, Eddie Bauer and The Gap have an advantage over broader-based merchandisers like Macy's in building Internet sales because they typically control their own manufacturing, Mr. Cassar says.
Many suppliers of department stores are reticent about turning over their product for online sales. "They worry their name may be damaged by selling online. Also, many are seeking to bypass the retailer and sell online themselves," Mr. Cassar says.
Nordstrom is attempting to soothe supplier fears this fall by making Nordstrom.com "the" shoe destination. It is plugging the site, which will offer 20 million pairs of shoes for Christmas, with a five-week $17 million ad campaign.
If department stores do well on the Net, newspaper advertising could suffer. "Retailers can use TV and Internet advertising more effectively to push online products," Mr. Kernkraut says. "The Internet is much more targeted, and ad spend could shift [from print]."
Because their fulfillment capabilities are in place, catalogers have an advantage over department stores, something not lost on Federated Department Stores, which bought direct-marketer Fingerhut to gain instant fulfillment expertise.
Technology is poised to help fashion retailing overcome its biggest Web obstacle: how to fairly represent their product. There is software being built to allow Web users to zoom into a product, and that will enable the buyer to


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Search for Third-Generation Scalar Leptoquarks in the t$$\tau$$ Channel in Proton-Proton Collisions at $$\sqrt{s}$$ = 8 TeV
A search for pair production of third-generation scalar leptoquarks decaying to top quark and $$\tau$$ lepton pairs is presented using proton-proton collision data at a center-of-mass energy of $$\sqrt{s}$$ = 8 TeV collected with the CMS detector at the LHC and corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 19.7 fb -1. The search is performed using events that contain an electron or a muon, a hadronically decaying $$\tau$$ lepton, and two or more jets. The observations are found to be consistent with the standard model predictions. Assuming that all leptoquarks decay to a top quark and a $$\tau$$ lepton, the existence of pair produced, charge -1/3, third-generation leptoquarks up to a mass of 685 GeV is excluded at 95% confidence level. This result constitutes the first direct limit for leptoquarks decaying into a top quark and a $$\tau$$ lepton, and may also be applied directly to the pair production of bottom squarks decaying predominantly via the R-parity violating coupling λ' 333.
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Journal ID: ISSN 1029-8479; arXiv eprint number arXiv:1503.09049; TRN: US1500634
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- Journal of High Energy Physics (Online)
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- Journal Name: Journal of High Energy Physics (Online); Journal Volume: 2015; Journal Issue: 7; Journal ID: ISSN 1029-8479
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- Springer Berlin
- Research Org:
- Fermi National Accelerator Lab. (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Org:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), High Energy Physics (HEP) (SC-25)
- Contributing Orgs:
- CMS Collaboration
- Country of Publication:
- United States
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- English
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- 72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS; Experiment-HEP
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If you are new to the game of Texas Holdem and want to take the game seriously you need to avoid common mistakes. Texas Holdem is an easy game, but there is no perfect way to play. Some amateurs and beginners make the same mistakes over and over again. You cannot avoid mistakes even the best players in the world make them on a daily basis. The key is to recognize when you have made a mistake and take the measures to correct it the next time you are in that situation. I am going to help you and show some of the common mistakes you might be making at the tables.
First and most common mistakes that beginners or inexperienced players make is "getting married" to there pre flop hands. Its important to realize that pocket aces do not automatically win, the hand needs to be played out. Pay attention at all times, know what hands beat you and find out where you are at in the hand. To avoid losing pots with your monster pre flop hands, raise before the flop to hopefully eliminate weak hands. I always insist that players who want to become good Holdem players need to be able to put there opponents on a range of hands that they might be playing. The way to this is by paying attention to any patterns or tells your opponents might be giving you, use this information to make an educated guess on what your opponent might have
Example : Your playing a tournament and you are down to 6 players, you pick up pocket aces in middle position and raise 5 times the big blind and get called by the guy beside you. This player has played a tight game and pretty passive pre flop, earlier you saw him smooth call pre flop with an A – Q. The flop comes out with no ace, but three diamonds, which you do not have, you make a bet anyways three quarters the pot and get called. The board pairs kings on the turn, you check and your opponent moves all in, What do you think they have? You raised pre flop and got a call from a tight player meaning there hand is probably pretty strong, there is a possible three of a kind ( kings ) or flush out there that would beat you. Since you just got called pre flop you don't really no where you are at so, based on previous knowledge you can make a prediction and I would think the opponent has maybe A – K or K – J, possibly suited, possibly with a flush. This is probably a good time to lay down those aces.
Slow Playing – We have all seen on television a slow play work perfectly, but be careful what you learn on television poker. The main goal in every hand is to get the maximum value for what you are holding, don't slow play just for the sake of slow playing. If you feel you are not going to get any action from your hand if you bet out, go ahead and slow play to get some value, but don't wait to long to take control of the pot. If you slow play often you will start to get less action on your checks and your game will start to become one dimensional. The biggest downfall to slow playing is you let your competitors catch up with you, and possibly beat you at a showdown. If you want extra value from your hand, but don't want to get sucked out on you I suggest check – raising. For example if you are first to act after you spiked top set, check and when some one bets out behind you raise them, and either play a big pot or win it right there. Slow play when the time is right, against the right players and for the right reasons.
Re – Betting – This is when you make the same bet size on two streets. For example you bet $5 on the flop and catch two callers, and after the turn you bet $5 again. You won't see this very often in an experienced game, but when you do light bulbs will go off. An experienced Holdem player will take this in one of two ways, one that you have a big hand and are trying to get value, and they might lay down there one pair. On the other hand if a good player has a draw you will laying them the odds to call and suck out on you. Re – Betting can be an effective strategy when playing inexperienced players, but probably won't work against veterans of the game.
Another common problem amateurs have is knowing when to bluff. To be a winning Texas Holdem player you need to bluff, but if you don't know how you will lose an awful a lot of money. For a beginner I would suggest the easiest time to bluff is when a board is "scary" and there aren't a lot of players in the pot. By scary I mean if the community cards have a high pair or the cards are all suited. Making good sized bets (half to three quarter pot) in late position can be a good way to make a bluff look easy. If you want to bluff you are going to need to put your opponent on a hand and trust your instincts on every street. If you are not comfortable, take a stab on the flop and if catch a call, slow down and see what happens the rest of the way.
This is just scratching the surface of the mistakes you might be making playing Texas Holdem. Remember everybody makes mistakes, the key is learning from them and fixing the mistake the next time you are in that spot. Pay attention at the table, keep your emotions in check and have fun at the tables and you will become a winning player in no time.
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Best Log Splitter 2017 – The Ultimate Buyer's Guide
Splitting logs with an axe is supposed to be one of those character-building endeavors, but no one wants to pester homeowners who're working up a sweat. While there's nothing wrong in making kindling by using an axe and sweating out your brow, it's wise to look after your health as you reach a certain age. That's why so many people are searching for the best log splitter for homeowners.
Because an axe requires manual work, it can wear you out fast. Also, it puts you at risk of physical injuries such as joint ruptures and back aches caused by repetitive motions. And even if you have unwavering faith in your strength, chopping the wood you need can take forever. On the other hand, the best log splitter for homeowners can get the job done in a matter of minutes, without putting you at risk of physical injuries.
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However, there are so many models of log splitters that it can be challenging to find the best log splitter for homeowners. Do you need a horizontal or vertical log splitter? Do you need an electric hydraulic operation or a gas powered log splitter is good enough? The following reviews of the best log splitter for homeowners will address these questions.
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Short Reviews of the Best Log Splitter for Homeowners
1. Boss Industrial ES7T20 Electric Log Splitter, 7-Ton – Top Pick
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The Boss Industrial Electric Log Splitterapplies 7 ton of splitting force and is ideal for splitting logs up to 10 inches in diameter and 20.5 inches in length. It features 2 HP electric motor and automation ram return that cuts the time required to do jobs in half. This log splitter offers single handed operation; the buyer just needs to "turn on the push button" to get started. Releasing the handle with one hand reverses the ram immediately and makes the operation very safe.
The electric log splitter was built with superior materials and boasts a strong structure. The paint is durable for prolonged use. It uses a standard 15 amp (115v circuit), so you can plug it in and start splitting anywhere. The cycle time is also a bit faster than its big gas counterparts. The power of the splitter makes softer logs split like butter, regardless of their size.
The electric log splitter from Boss arrives fully assembled – no assembly is needed on your part. It also has high density rubber wheels that make it convenient to move this best log splitter for homeowners from place to place. The electric motor is low on the noise and works efficiently. In addition, it has a safety feature that prevents users from burning up the motor.
Another prominent feature of this electric log splitter is the professional-grade hydraulic system. It applies 3,500 psi pressure to power through Larch, Birch, Douglas fir, etc.
That said, the Boss electric log splitter does have a few negatives. Reports reveal that it sometimes ships with very little hydraulic fluid. That means homeowners have to shell out $15-$30 to purchase extra fluid. There's no guidance on the type of hydraulic fluid users need to purchase.
Also, at 114 pounds, it's a little heavier than its counterparts, but the front wheels make up for this shortcoming. Overall, it's a powerful, multi-functional electric splitter for homeowners who desire compact fire wood.
ES7T20 7 Ton Electric Log Splitter (Source: youtube.com)
2. Grizzly H8171 Hydraulic/ Electric Log Splitter – Also Great
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The Grizzly H8171 Hydraulic/ Electric Log Splitter cuts logs from 1-Inch to 10-Inch diameter and 15-Inch to 20-Inch length. It applies 5 tons of hydraulic pressure and features 110 V Motor, 1-3/4 HP and 15 AMP. Built-in handles and wheels the Grizzly hydraulic log splitter portable. Therefore, you can even lend it to your neighbors.
The Grizzly electric log splitter relies on electric power, so itis an ideal wood chopping companion in the garage or basement. It's also low on the noise; ear protection isn't needed. The Grizzly log splitter is easy to clean; users just need to wipe it down with a rag and brush after each use.
The electric splitter is designed extremely well. All parts are perfectly fitted, welded and have ideal weight. Both ends of Grizzly have handles, so it's easy to put it on top of big logs for better positioning (it's built low to the ground, like most electric splitters). There's another feature that enables users to adjust the ram's length which is handy when the Grizzly log splitter is used to split smaller length logs.
This best log splitter for homeowners requires a two handed operation, which keeps you from getting your hand in the way of splitting. Splitting is faster with two people because one can wrangle the logs while the other one runs the machine. You can control it with ease, even if you're wearing gloves. The total weight of the Grizzly log splitter is 110 lbs.
However, it isn't perfect in every sense. The Grizzly electric log splitter does have its fair share of issues. The major issue is with the machine's manual. It mentions that the socket wrench needed to take out the hydraulic oil fill plug is 14mm, but its 8mm in reality. Also, it doesn't include any detail on the type of hydraulic fluid users need to purchase when the ram stops functioning efficiently.
Expect to pay $15-$30 extra for the fluid. Lastly, it's too low to the ground.
Apart from these drawbacks, the Grizzly log splitter is quick, strong and efficient.
Grizzly H8171 HydraulicElectric Log Splitter (Source: youtube.com)
3. Sun Joe Logger Joe LJ601E Electric Log Splitter – Also Great
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The Sun Joe Logger Joe LJ601E Electric Log Splitter brings a unique combination of power, durability and portability. It generates 5 tons of driving force with its 2-horsepower/15-amp motor, making it a breeze to split standard size logs measuring 10 inches to 20 inches. It has rear plastic wheels, so you can easily move the electric log cutter from Logger Joe to different areas.
The comfortable grip handle of this electric log splitter keeps the user from bogging it down while splitting knots, bigger chunks, etc. The steel construction of the machine promotes long-lasting wear, season after season. It has several safety features including a dual-handed switch and a reset button for circuit overload. The Logger Joe electric log splitter is ETL-approved and inspected for quality control.
The Logger Joe electric log splitter is lighter than its counterparts with a weight of 88.2 pounds. The compact size makes the electric splitter cinch to store when you're not using it. Users can be assured they're investing in high-quality equipment as Sun Joe has years of experience in designing innovative, high-quality outdoor tools that maintain the beauty of your home in every season.
This electric log splitter makes less noise compared to any gasoline splitter, even the smallest one. Also, it has a nice outlook in terms of design. Green is the prominent color on the Logger Joe electric log splitter, so it blends in with the natural surroundings when you're outdoors.
The major shortcoming of this electric log splitter is that any log bigger than the diameter will get pinned against the brace. And as in most electric log splitters, hydraulic fluid may leak, which will require you to purchase more fluid for $15 - $30. Its manual instructs to change hydraulic fluid after so many hours of operation.
The Logger Joe electric log splitter might not be as powerful as its counterparts, but it's quick and efficient for splitting standard size fire woods.
LJ601E - Sun Joe Logger Joe 15 AMP 5 Ton Electric Log Splitter (Source: youtube.com)
4. Splitting Axe Leveraxe, Vipukirves 36-inch - Also Great
Last update on 2018-08-13 PST - Details
How many times has your axe got stuck in logs and you've struggled to get it out? If it's a common occurrence, then you'd love the Leveraxe Splitting Axe. Its function is based on a rotational action and lever mechanism, with the axe head attached from the side to the handle rather than through the center. With this build, the axe head's gravitational center stays on one side of the line of strike.
The steel head of the Leveraxe splitting axe weighs 4.18 lbs, and the whole weight of the axe is 5.5 pounds. Leveraxe splitting axe has a length of 35.5 inches, and the top grain leather handle is made of wood. The smooth material and light weight head makes it convenient for men and women of all abilities to split logs.
Leveraxe, the best log splitter for homeowners with a manual function, also features a brake on the back of the axe in the form of a hook. It fixes the axe on the top of a log, not enabling it to go into the user's leg or the ground. You can use it to split nearly any type of diameter and length.
There's no need to keep your aim at the log's center to achieve an equal split. The axe allows you to begin at the edges and chop the easiest sides first, reducing the log to smaller pieces, regardless of its original size.
Also, the modern axe is also easier to control as it transforms kinetic energy into rotational motion. Its longer handle is an important safety feature, making sure you get a firm grip, and the axe doesn't bounce wildly as you chop.
However, Leveraxe does have a few drawbacks. There have been a number of reports of the head becoming loose over time. You'll need to invest in handle wedges to tighten it. You may also experience vibrations through the handle when you work with it for long periods.
Other than these shortcomings, it offers great assistance in splitting logs, making you feel like you're wielding a weapon.
Splitting firewood safely and efficiently with Vipukirves Leveraxe (Source: youtube.com)
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The Log Splitter Buying Guide
Log splitters are a great investment for transforming the dangerous chore of log chopping into a safe and easy operation. Even homeowners with chainsaws will find log splitters useful. The former is used for chopping logs, but the latter enables the user to split the logs of a certain diameter and length efficiently.
But, what should I look for in a log splitter? First-time buyers often wonder. This buying guide answers this question by listing the essential features homeowners should look for in a log splitter.
1. Log Splitting Range
Check the log diameter and length a log splitter can accept. This determines what wood size you'd be able to use it on. Ideally, homeowners who chop wood frequently should look for log splitters that can handle large lengths and diameters; it's better to err on the side of caution with the best log splitter for homeowners. Electric and gas log splitters are suitable for splitting a certain length and diameter, while manual log splitters can cut logs of any diameter and length. The latter is a lot more time consuming, though.
2. Splitting Capacity (Tonnage)
Splitting capacity/tonnage refers to the amount of force a log splitter can apply. The amount of tonnage capacity you need depends the size of the logs to be split, the hardness of the wood, and the hours of manual labor you can apply during the wood splitting process. The greater the thickness or diameter of the logs the more splitting capacity is required to split them, likewise, the harder and fresher the logs, the more splitting capacity is required to split them. Most electric log splitters offer 4-7 tons of force to handle the job efficiently. Gas log splitters offer the most tonnage, ranging from 25-40. The least expensive option, manual log splitters, offer 10 tons of force, but require more labor.
3. Portability
The ability to move a log splitter indoors to protect it from dust is important for its durability. Additionally, homeowners need to use certainlog splitters with proper ventilation to prevent containment from the production of harsh fumes, so portability should be an important consideration for log splitter buyers. Also, just one person should be able to take a splitter to different areas, so buyers should consider a log splitter with wheels as the functionality allows you to move freely. The best log splitter for homeowners (electric and gas) comes with wheels. In case of manual log splitters, homeowners should consider lightweight models that can be taken on a camping or field trip with ease.
4. Horsepower, AMPs, Etc. (Motor)
If you're considering an electric log splitter, look at its horsepower, amps, ram, and select the one that helps you get through the toughest logs. The more powerful the splitting force the bigger will be the size of the motor. Invest in a log splitter with a powerful motor if you want speed and reliability. A log splitter with 2 HP motor would be suitable for an average amount of wood splitting. However, you'll need a log splitter with a 3.5 or above horsepower if you have a bigger amount of wood to split. The good thing is that electric motors don't have to be winterized and don't require as much maintenance as their gas counterparts.
5. Cycle Times
Cycle time refers to the time taken by the ram to reach its initial position after a split. It determines how productive and efficient a log splitter is. Log splitters with a fast cycle time are able to go through a large quantity of wood in less time. Unbranded splitters that claim higher tonnage often have slower cycle times than the branded log splitters. For better productivity, you should aim for the best log splitter for homeowners that offers at least 15 seconds of cycle time. Anything below would offer a speed that users won't be able to accept.
6. Horizontal or Vertical Make
Electric and gas log splitters are either horizontal or vertical. Horizontal log splitters can be used where the wood to be split isn't heavy or when the user is going to work on an incline as keeping the logs upright is challenging. Vertical log splitters are suitable for larger logs as the user can just use a base plate and stand the log from the ground to split it with the machine. Special models of log splitters allow for both horizontal and vertical operation, just like manual log splitters, so they're suitable in all circumstances.
7. Safety
A log splitter should include extra safety measures to prevent accidents. Gas and electric log splitters should require dual-handed operation where one doesn't have to worry about getting hurt as the machine splits the logs. Dual redundancy also ensures that your hands are at a distance from the wedge when the ram moves or when the splitting process is taking place. Features like an overload circuit reset button are also important to prevent damage to the electric unit the splitter is connected to as well as the machine itself. Buyers can make an exception and consider a single handed operation when considering electric log splitters that include an automatic ram return.
Every individual has different splitting requirements, but the best log splitter for homeowners will be equipped with these features. Other than these considerations, buyers should always research reputable manufacturers who offer warranty on their products. Reputable companies like the ones in the list will be a wiser investment.
Over to You
All of the log splitters in this post will get the job done, however, the right purchase depends on your requirements. If you don't have a lot to split, then the Leveraxe Splitting Axe would be an ideal buy. You can use it on family weekends to split a few logs for the fire pit. It is way cheaper and will take up less space in your shed than other options.
If wood splitting is a frequent chore for you, then consider the Boss Industrial ES7T20 Electric Log Splitter, the Grizzly H8171 Hydraulic/ Electric Log Splitter or the Sun Joe Logger Joe LJ601E Electric Log Splitter. All of these electric log splitters function on electricity, offer top-notch safety and allow you to split a wide range of woods.
If you are looking for power, efficiency, reliability, durability and ease of use, the Boss Industrial ES7T20 Electric Log Splitter is the best option. You may need to drag it around, but the benefits it offers (7 tons of force, automatic ram return, etc.) outweigh the disadvantage of hydraulic fluid shortage.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch cake pan with 3 tablespoons butter, sprinkle 1/2 cup of the sugar evenly over the bottom, and arrange the cranberries in the pan.
In a bowl with the mixer cream together the remaining 6 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Add the egg, vanilla, and orange rind and beat the mixture until well combined.
Into another bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, alternately with the milk until it is combined. Pour the batter over the cranberries and smooth the top. Bake the cake on a baking sheet in the middle of the oven for 30 to 45 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Transfer the cake to a rack and let it cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Run a thin knife around the inside of the pan and invert the cake stand.
In a small saucepan melt the currant jelly over low heat, stirring, and brush it over the cake. Serve the cake warm or at room temperature with the whipped cream, if desired.
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January 23, 2012Outfit Ideas
Dainty Rings
Though we're hopelessly devoted to our bold, cocktail rings, lately we've been gravitating towards pieces with a more ladylike, delicate presence. Tiny in size, yet weighted in statement, dainty rings are the perfect way to add a little charm and personality to your everyday ensembles. Whether you choose to wear one on each finger or stack them for a visually interesting look, these precious baubles are a year-round must have. Click through today's slideshow too see a handful of our favourite styles!
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Monday: Pasta bake, romaine and spinach salad, carrots, hot roll, fruit, milk.
Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, quick baked potato, fresh vegetable mix with ranch, cherry cake, milk.
Wednesday: Chicken crispitos, broccoli salad, corn, strawberries and bananas, milk.
Fish strips, macaroni and cheese, black-eye peas, dill pickle spear, steamed cabbage (high school), cornbread, fruit, milk.
Friday: Hamburger, oven fried potatoes, lettuce, tomato and pickle, cookie, fruit, milk.
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Open Thread: Everything You're Reading, Watching, Listening To and Looking At
This is your place to talk about the TV, movies, music, books and art that are thoroughly entertaining you.
I want to get something out of the way here: I love romantic comedies.I like them whether they're good or bad or so unremarkable that I actually forget that I've seen them (Remember a little movie called "Boys and Girls"? Of course you don't!) Perhaps it's because I'm a masochist, and the idea of romance, or people being romantic and open and honest with their feelings, makes me wildly, incredibly uncomfortable. Like, pillow over my face uncomfortable. I will enthusiastically eat Spaghetti-Os while watching "Tenebrae" but I get genuinely nauseated by the "I think I love you" scene in "Four Weddings and Funeral."The problem is that it's just too much sincerity -- I actually worry about the characters sounding stupid or getting rejected or being the subject of somebody's hilarious brunch conversation the next day. "He wrote you a song? What a nightmare." "Yes, I pepper sprayed him." "Of course you did! Pass the jam, bitch."Or sometimes, it's just that I Don't Buy It and I end up feeling bad for the actors. You know, like watching one of those patchy furred circus bears ride a bicycle. That's what airport sprinting scenes are like for me. (A friend whose screenplay was made into a very funny romantic comedy included a beat that I love, in which the hero returns back from a dramatic sprint through an airport to find that his car has been towed. The scene was cut, and now it just weirds me out.)Are you guys with me here? Doesn't Lloyd Dobler give you the same sick thrill as reading a Wikipedia page about a grisly murder? Even his name sounds like a serial killer's!The actual list of "Romantic Movie Moments That Horrify Me" is way, way longer than this, but here are just a few that give me the motherfucking willies."Singles"My sister has a huge, huge thing for Campbell Scott, but his lovesick pursuit of Kyra Sedgwick bordered on the Wahlbergian. When he shows up at her house and says, "I was just nowhere near your neighborhood," I hear the "Tubular Bells" theme from "The Exorcist."
"Amelie" This whole movie makes me INSANELY UNCOMFORTABLE. Try to picture somebody having sex with Amelie. That burning smell is you having a stroke.
"The Notebook"If I'm a bird you're a NOOOOOOOOOOOO.
"Breakfast at Tiffany's"I realize it is risky to go on record as a noted disliker of this movie in general, but throughout the whole thing I tend to shout, "HE IS GAY AND YOU ARE A HOOKER." Also bothersome to me: It's Tiffany. No apostrophe. Just like when my dad calls it "Panera's.""You've Got Mail"Pretty much any movie where Tom Hanks is a romantic lead is going to bother me, because he is America's Dad, but any scene in this one where he is tender with Meg Ryan makes me want to hide under a pile of clothes in a dark closet."Music and Lyrics"THIS WHOLE THING. THE WHOLE THING. THE WHOLE MOVIE. Watching Hugh Grant kiss Drew Barrymore was like watching one of your friends have sex with one of your dad's friends. No please! No!
"Love Actually" This towering juggernaut of Awkward and Implausible moments for me is better than "Hostel." I watch this every Thanksgiving with my sister and it's better than that thing where people put electrodes on their genitals as a form of sexual stimulation. It definitely peaks with the "To me you are perfect" placard, which should probably be shown to emotionally disenfranchised Guantanamo detainees.
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This is my academic/work/professional home page so here you will find some of my publications and my current research interests. Currently I'm a postdoctoral researcher at the Database Research Group at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Before I did my PhD at the Ontology Engineerig Group, at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. I won the Best Computer Science PhD thesis for the work you can find here.
My research interest is accessing RDF data around the Web. Thus, I do research in distributed query processing, focusing on distributing SPARQL queries to the Web of Data and improving the access to it.
Currently I work in my own postdoctoral project funded by the Chilean Research Commission. I also work as researcher in the Millennium Nucleus Center for Semantic Web Research, supported by the Chilean Goverment.
SPARQL Endpoint Status (SPARQLES): Tracks the health of public SPARQL endpoints.
SPARQL 1.1 Federated Query: Editor of the W3C Recommendarion.
SPARQL-DQP: Distributed SPARQL query processor using data workflows.
Carlos Buil Aranda, Marcelo Arenas, Óscar Corcho, Axel Polleres: Federating queries in SPARQL 1.1: Syntax, semantics and evaluation. J. Web Sem. 18(1): 1-17 (2013)
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Pierre-Yves Vandenbussche, Carlos Buil Aranda, Aidan Hogan, Jürgen Umbrich: Monitoring SPARQL Endpoint Status. International Semantic Web Conference (Posters & Demos) 2013: 81-84
Carlos Buil Aranda, Aidan Hogan, Jürgen Umbrich, Pierre-Yves Vandenbussche: SPARQL Web-Querying Infrastructure: Ready for Action? International Semantic Web Conference (2) 2013: 277-293
Gabriela Montoya, Maria-Esther Vidal, Óscar Corcho, Edna Ruckhaus, Carlos Buil Aranda: Benchmarking Federated SPARQL Query Engines: Are Existing Testbeds Enough? International Semantic Web Conference (2) 2012: 313-324
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You could see the proverbial spit flying last week, couldn't you? With the release of a five part series by Sports Illustrated on the misdeeds of the Oklahoma State football program. Money to players! Academic fraud! Sex!! Interested parties from coast to coast weighed in on a) just how ugly major college sports indeed have become or b) just how clearly SI had identified the sun as rising in the east. Shame on the seedy boosters, coaches, and players taking advantage of dying amateurism in college football. And the message is clear: shame on all of us who watch, cheer, and pay to be part of these scandalous operations.
I've got a few opinions on the topic, to say the least, having covered University of Memphis football and basketball for more than a decade now. My feelings run from one extreme to the other, a journalist's objectivity often compromised by the passion that leads so many sports fans — and former athletes — to the field of sports journalism.
College football and college basketball are tarnished by corruption (sun sets in west). The very best players in either money-making sport attract the attention of "supporters" who recognize the chance to share in the profit-turning exploits of the next Reggie Bush or Derrick Rose. And the likes of Bush and Rose enroll as "student-athletes" in college with no more interest in a freshman-lit lecture than that of the booster president who picked them up at the airport. How can any of us be party to this dirty game of talent bartering?
It's a matter of perspective. Bush and Rose remain exceptions, a select minority if you will. So do the Oklahoma State players mentioned in SI's reporting. Call this naïve if you like. To deny that most college football players remain within the blurred boundaries of NCAA regulations is not just cynical ... it's blind.
There are currently 123 FBS football programs, each with a scholarship limit of 85 players. That gives us 10,455 young men playing the highest level of "amateur" football in America. How many of these players attract the kind of scandalous recruiting highlighted at Oklahoma State? For simplicity's sake, let's say every All-America — first, second, or third team — gets a few grand, maybe a car, before choosing his team colors. That would be 75 players each year: .007 percent of all FBS programs. Seven out of 1,000.
Seven players gaming a system out of every 1,000 is too many. One out of a thousand is too many. But let's not tear down the walls of college sports for thousands of legitimate student-athletes because of the seedy baggage a tiny minority bring to campus every fall. Since 2000, scores of Memphis Tiger football players have suited up and exactly 13 of them have played as many as five years in the NFL. Every Tiger player who left campus with a degree — his studies paid for with a football scholarship — has better career prospects today than he would have minus that degree. Somewhere in that equation is a profoundly positive element to college football.
There's only one way to fix this mess: establish a partnership between the NFL and college football (and between the NBA and college hoops). Replace the NCAA with the two professional leagues that are already utilizing major college programs as farm teams. Allow the NFL to draft players fresh out of high school. If the player is good enough to play on Sundays at age 18, let him. If he's not ready, he can be assigned to a college program ... where he'll major in football (paid by the team that drafted him), and have the option to take classes should he be wise enough to consider the tiny chance he'll be playing football professionally at age 30. Which college programs are assigned to which NFL teams? How about a rotating system, one where a pro team would have, say, four programs in its "farm system" for a five-year period.
An open partnership with the NFL won't fill an 85-man college roster. There would still be room for college programs to recruit legitimate student-athletes, those ready and able to play football on the college level, but with no illusions about their market value in the sport. Yes, you'll have players being paid on the same field with scholarship amateurs. So be it. Market economics. What you'll have, finally, is honesty in college sports. Players talented enough to earn money at their game can do so openly. And others — the vast majority — can play the game they love while capturing the greatest asset for a stable adult life: a college education.
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Q&A with Oliver and The Artful Dodger
Who are you, and who do you play?
HC: My name is Henry Calcutt, I'm 12 and I play Oliver.
JM: Hi, I'm Joshua Medcalf, I'm 11 years old and I play The Artful Dodger.
Tell us about your character.
HC: Well, Oliver is a boy who has been brought up in a workhouse. He is then taken to work in a funeral parlour but he's really badly treated, so he runs away to London. And that is when his life starts to change.
JM: Dodger is master pick-pocket who has been raised on the streets by Fagin. He is quite cheeky and although he befriends Oliver when they first meet, he isn't quite as nice as he first appears.
Have you been on stage before?
HC: I was in The Ballad of Salomon Pavey at the Rose Theatre in Kingston but, having been in the audience at Richmond Theatre before, I can't wait to perform there.
JM: I have been in a few shows with my theatre school, but this is the first time I have been on the Richmond Theatre stage.
What is your favourite moment in the show?
HC: Probably Who Will Buy in Act 2, as this is when Oliver sees the world as he has never seen it before – fresh, clean and full of possibilities. It is a great song to sing too.
JM: I'd have to say that my favourite part of the show is the scene after Bill Sykes and Nancy kidnap Oliver, when they bring him back to Fagin's den. It is manic, full of action and the reprise of A Fine Life is brilliant.
Apart from your own, which is your favourite character in the show?
HC: I really like Nancy because, although she is part of the London underworld, she also has a good side to her, which is why she tries to help Oliver at the end of the show.
JM: For me it is Fagin because he is so uncivilised. He is also quite funny and has good songs.
Will you be nervous?
HC: Yes – but I'll definitely enjoy it.
JM: In one word – yes. But I'll take deep breaths and just do what we have rehearsed and hope the audience enjoy it.
Why should someone come to see Oliver?
HC: Everyone should come to see Oliver because it's exciting, full of brilliant songs, and the actors are amazing.
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The Sea Bean Natural Foods Co is The Hampton's first full service caterer to have their own organic farm. This year we are happy to announce that we are planting an all – new heirloom vegetable garden in Montauk and will be serving up our freshly picked produce on our food truck at a party near you!
From formal events, to beachside casual, we have the staff and expertise to make your next event fun, unique and delicious. Our chef, Shawn Christman, was classically trained at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY and has since gone on to work for some of the best chefs around, including Tom Colicchio (Topping Rose House) Joe Realmuto (Nick and Toni's) and Jason Weiner (Almond).
Shawn's wife, Courtney, is a second grade teacher at John Marshall Elementary School in East Hampton during the winter and working partner at The Sea Bean during the summer. Courtney's involvement in after school programs like Project Most and her interest in eating healthy, local foods, helped birth the idea of the Sea Bean Farm. During the winter, Shawn is a stay at home father to their one-year-old daughter, Ruby.
Whether it's a clambake, food truck event, pig roast, luau or fine dining event, we have the means to get it done. Please call us for a custom menu that reflects local and seasonal availability. We are pleased to announce that for the 2017 season we will be serving organically grown produce from our own farm plot located in Montauk. We are working with experienced organic farmers to organize a continuous seasonal flow of fresh produce specifically for our catering needs. This is an exciting new addition to our philosophy of using locally sourced, fresh organic produce to our customers in Montauk, Amagansett, East Hampton, Springs, Bridgehampton and Southampton.


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It is possible that I will end up writing fewer words in this introduction than there are in the title of this, the first and only full length studio album by the Leicester band Yeah Yeah Noh. Judging by some of the responses to this record at KCMU (and listening to the album itself), Yeah Yeah Noh could have gone on to be yet another British export winning hearts and minds and topping college charts in the alternative revolution. Alas, they broke up shortly after this album's release, and it seems not a musical peep has been heard from any of the members since. At least we'll always have this one, which I'm happy to have stumbled across.
"20 bits of greatness."
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"If you like a Smith, you'll like this, 'cause it's everything those Smiths couldn't be. Now, now, Greg, just calm down."
"Kills in a narcotic sorta way…"
"'Greatness' is pushing it a bit."
"I'm even liking this… oh god! What's becoming of me? 'She said' — cover is dull, tho."
"These folks have announced they're breaking up (2-15-86)."
"This record makes me feel young clean + happy."
"'Prick up Your Ears' — about Joe Orton the radical playwright who was bludgeoned to death by his gay lover."
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The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, Florida, includes exhibits such as the Wings of the Tropics Conservatory, the Tropical Plant Conservatory and Rare Plant House, and the William F. Whitman Tropical Fruit Pavilion. Dr. David Fairchild, an avid plant scientist, founded the garden.Continue Reading
The Wings of the Tropics exhibit is a butterfly garden filled with tropical plants such as bamboos, lianas and orchids. Roughly 40 species of butterflies change from caterpillars to winged insects in the on-site Vollmer Metamorphosis Lab. Visitors can watch the transformation through a glass wall. Attendants release the hatched butterflies into the garden twice daily to interact with visitors.
Next is the Tropical Plant Conservatory and Rare Plant House filled with rare orchids, philodendrons and antheriums. The pathway leading through the exhibit is made of oolite, a sedimentary rock filled with fossils found locally. The Rare Plant House includes a plant species with black flowers that look like resting bats. Other plants in this combined exhibit include giant tree ferns and pitcher plants.
The William F. Whitman Tropical Fruit Pavilion is a giant greenhouse filled with exotic plants and trees from the Amazon, Malaysia, Thailand and other places in the tropical Pacific. The plants thrive in the warm, humid climate inside the structure. Tours through the exhibit even offer a chance to sample fruit grown on site.Learn more about Geography


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Thanks very much for the shoutout! I'm glad local government folks were a little more visible this year than last. I look forward to attending your session next year. :)
Republican Voter Fraud is becoming Rampant. Check out YouTube "Chris Woodfin". The Top Republican for Bobby Scott's 3rd District, Christopher Woodfin, has been caught on video tape of his statements that he is committing voter fraud. He states he lives in the 4th Congressional District (Chesapeake) but votes in Norfolk (3rd Congressional District). He stated this on July 14, 2011. Incredibly the 3 Republican lawyers (one works for Attorney General Cuccinelli's office as an assistant AG), 8 other city/county leaders and other Republicans listened to this confession and never did anything. Woodfin is running for 3rd District Chair again, even though everyone knows he lives in Chesapeake. OUTRAGEOUS!!! Please check out the video – only 7 minutes.
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In this way, each member is rescreened for all nine of the fair trade principles over a period of five years. This rescreening process also allows the FTF to investigate and respond to any complaints that may be received about a member's practices.


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Deciding whether to report domestic abuse can be difficult. Victims of domestic abuse may feel confused, alone or afraid to get help. If your partner is abusive, knowing your reporting options may help you decide what's best for you and your family.
The Department of Defense is committed to addressing and ending domestic abuse. Except in select circumstances, victims have the option of making either a restricted or an unrestricted report of domestic abuse. Both options allow access to personal help and support, also known as victim advocacy services.
Victim advocates can support victims of domestic abuse by providing:
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Knowledge is power, and confidential information and support can help you decide how to proceed. You may contact a Family Advocacy Program counselor or victim advocate, or military health care provider to request a restricted report. Making a restricted report means:
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Because victim safety is a priority, if you are in immediate risk of serious harm, you cannot use the restricted reporting option. The restricted reporting option does not apply to child abuse cases.
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If, and when, you're ready to make an unrestricted report to law enforcement, you may contact the Family Advocacy Program, military police or chain of command. Making an unrestricted report provides you with:
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In an abusive relationship, deciding what to do is not easy. But knowing your options is the first step toward ending abuse and creating a safer and happier life.
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Spandex stud David Beckham stays in tip-top shape, hopping on his bike and goes for a spin around the south of France on Friday.
Becks is in town on family vacation with his wife Victoria and their three sons.
The Beckham family will be moving to Los Angeles next week with David targeting the exhibition match against Chelsea as his first game for new club LA Galaxy.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Beckham coverage will won't be sparse. "ESPN will cover David Beckham's Major League Soccer debut on multiple platforms on Saturday night, July 21. Coverage will kick off at 6 p.m. EDT with "SportsCenter" and an extra half-hour at 7 p.m. that will focus exclusively on Beckham. It will be followed at 7:30 p.m. by "David Beckham: New Beginnings," an hour-long documentary about the soccer star. A half-hour pregame show will be hosted by Rob Stone and analyst Julie Foudy."


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Sustainable Development of the Amber Islands
July 10 1999,Midreshet Sde Boker, Negev (Israel)
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Project "ELEKTRIDES" is introducing new methodology of revitalization and development of the Cres-Losinj archipelago of Croatia, which is a typical Mediterranean marginal karstic area in decline. Main goals of the Project are:
As the outcome Project should develop a network of family-owned small- and medium-scale enterprises and handicrafts, with emphasis on development of the islands' ecotourism, organic agriculture & eco-food production and different economic activities related to environmental protection including promotion and implementation of combatting soil erosion and desertification technics.
Project is designed by the NGO Eko Liburnia Rijeka and would be implemented in collaboration with the entrepreneurial incubators PLAT-IN Cres/Mali Losinj and PORIN Rijeka, NGO Eco Centre Caput Insulae- Beli, association of farmers and fishermen NATURA Cres, Italian association AIAB and other potential partners from the Mediterranean region (possibly members of the MED Forum).
Project is supported by the local governments of communes of Cres and Mali Losinj and County Primorsko-Goranska, as well as by the few Croatian ministries. Project activities are based on direct contacts with the local population, consisting of lectures & entrepreneurial potential investigation, workshops and study circle. Project duration is 24 months, starting from July 1999 and presentation at the "Combatting Desertification Good Practices Workshop" in Sde Boker, Israel.


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If you're anything like me, you have a major sweet tooth. It's hard for me to not finish my meal off without a little something sweet. But dessert after every meal? We all know that's not a good idea – at least for those of us trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. That's why I'm always on the lookout for healthy snacks that are sweet enough to satisfy that craving.
When I received three different flavors of Yasso Frozen Yogurt Bars, I couldn't wait to try all of them. But, the true California girl in me had to first read the labels to see what these bars were all about. Recently, I've been loving Greek yogurt. It's a great way to start off my day and I know that it is packed with protein and is low in calories and sugar. With that knowledge, I simply wanted to know what else was in these bars…
Happiness. That is what is in these bars. Yasso makes their frozen Greek yogurt bars with rBST-free milk, absolutely no artificial sweeteners or high fructose corn syrup, and they have managed to make them naturally gluten-free, all natural, and only 70 calories. 70 calories for a sweet snack that also provides nutritional value? Sign me up. I also learned that they are a great source of calcium, a much-needed component to our everyday diet.
Now that I was sold on its nutritional value. My husband and I both decided to try each flavor. I mean, why not? We'll call it a special occasion of some sorts.
Three flavors: Raspberry, Blueberry and Strawberry.
The box says to let thaw for 1-2 minutes for best results. This allows the bars to soften a little and really helps to bring out the flavors. I tried blueberry first, and loved it. It had a refreshing taste that was just sweet enough to satisfy my sweet craving, but not too strong to make your taste buds go crazy.
They only got better, too. Next was strawberry, and then raspberry. Raspberry ended up being my favorite. I loved it!
These bars are great for a refreshing summer snack, but could also be great for a cool night treat as well. Since they weren't too cold, you probably don't have to worry about a brain freeze (that was one of husband's favorite parts!). They also didn't seem to melt so fast that you have to worry about them dripping all over your hands. Seems like it would be a great snack for kids!
As you can see from the picture above, I took bites out of these bars. They were so good that a simple lick was not enough for this sweets-craving palate. The bars are delicious and they're good for you. I finally found a solution to my dessert-loving and healthy-wanting diet.


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Microhash.net, is it a scam or paying? The following review will serve as a reference to help you make a decision whether to invest or not.
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Microhash has a team of experts in bitcoin mining. The team works with another set of Microhash workers who are experienced consultants in the financial markets. Microhash Limited is a well known company in the UK. It is a legal entity and has a certificate of incorporation that bears the number, 10858611.
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Lilla Crawford is to make her feature film debut as Little Red Riding Hood in director Rob Marshall's retelling of stage hit Into The Woods.
It was believed that British Internet sensation and TV regular Sophia Grace had landed the role, but now insiders insist Annie child star Crawford will portray the wolf whistleblower in the movie musical.
Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt and Chris Pine are among the big names who have been cast in the ambitious project, which is scheduled for release next Christmas (14).


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American Hustle director David O Russell writes TV drama
David O Russell, the Oscar-nominated director of American Hustle, is to make his first drama for US television.
The filmmaker has co-written a 13-part series for the ABC network about a private country club and will also act as executive producer.
The drama has already been scheduled for a serial without a pilot episode.
Russell is in contention for best director and best original screenplay at the Academy Awards, which take place in Los Angeles on 2 March.
Last year, he scored nominations for best director and adapted screenplay for Silver Linings Playbook.
In 2011, The Fighter gained him nods for best picture and director.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Russell co-wrote the story for the new TV series with Erin Brockovich screenwriter Susannah Grant. The legal drama which won Julia Roberts a best actress Oscar in 2001.
The industry magazine also reported that Russell was previously attached to a television drama which did not air.
ABC has yet to announce casting and a broadcast date for the drama, described as telling the lives of both the staff and members of the country club.
US TV networks have started to dispense with pilot episodes - which determine whether a show is granted a full run - in a bid to attract higher profile talent to produce programmes for them.
The US television calendar is also shifting to create more original programming all year round.


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Developing leaders with a sound understanding of international realities and the ethical conduct of statecraft.
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IWP teaches the use of the various instruments of power.
As Theodore Roosevelt observed, "To educate a man in mind but not in morals is to educate a menace to society."
The Institute's overall reason for being.
To fill a major national need for professional education in statecraft and national security affairs.
The Kelsey Grammer Leadership Fellows program will bridge the gap between the battlefield and civil service.
Aiding wounded service members, their families, and the families of the fatally wounded.


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Network Engineer
Salary: 70k-80k + benefit package
Location: Windsor, CT
Industry: Financial Services
Reports to: Manager
Travel: no
Relocation: no
Work/Visa status: green card or citizen
Financial services firm seeking a Network Engineer for its Windsor office.
Firm provides the global financial services industry with a broad range of highly specialized software, business process outsourcing (BPO) services and application service provider (ASP) solutions.
- Daily maintenance and operations including port configurations, vlan changes, and ip address assignment
- Monitoring and troubleshooting performance issues and outages
- Producing network diagrams and configuration documentation
- Upgrade planning for additional performance and capacity
- Providing level 2 escalation support (including after-hours and on weekends).
- Candidate should be familiar or experienced with the many of the following technologies:
- Juniper switching/routing/security products
- Checkpoint firewalls
- Cisco routers and switches
- Citrix gateways including Netscalar
- F5 load balancers
- Routing protocols including OSPF and BGP
- WAN technologies including IPSEC VPN, MPLS, and VPLS
- SolarWinds, Nagios, SNMP, or other network monitoring tools.
Apply for this position. Please include your resume and Cover Letter if applicable. Thank you!


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At Sodexo, diversity and inclusion is a business imperative, grounded in our core values of team spirit and the spirit of service and progress. In our continued commitment to being an inclusive organization, we embrace, leverage and respect the diversity of our workforce, our clientele and the communities in which we live, work and serve.
Diversity at Sodexo
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts with President and CEO Denis Machuel, and Senior Vice President and Global Chief Diversity Officer Rohini Anand. At Sodexo, diversity and inclusion is is critical to a winning business strategy, grounded in our core values of team spirit and the spirit of service and progress. In our continued commitment to being an inclusive organization, we embrace, leverage and respect the diversity of our workforce, our clientele and the communities in which we live, work and serve.
Quality of Life at Sodexo
Diversity and inclusion enhances Quality of Life for our employees, clients and communities. Due to our numerous diversity and inclusion efforts, we are consistently recognized as a best place to work for minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities and the LGBT community.
Supporting Clients
To thrive in a competitive environment, it is vital to tap into diverse perspectives and to create a culture of inclusion. From accomplished experts to industry-specific training, we provide the tools, techniques and programs to help our clients create and achieve their diversity and inclusion goals.
Our Governance Structure
Our governance structure ensures the alignment of diversity and inclusion initiatives with our business goals, our principles and the future of Sodexo. The strategy, policy and direction of our governance structure is set by our leaders, but supported at all levels of our organization.
Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board Members
Diversity & Inclusion Business Advisory Board
The Diversity & Inclusion Business Advisory Board (DIAB) is comprised of six highly qualified and committed leaders from outside the company who have specific areas of expertise representing diverse communities. Members act as both external ambassadors and internal advisors, providing input on company initiatives and representing Sodexo in the community.
Eliza Byard
Executive Director of GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
Cari Dominguez
Former Chair of the US EEOC and current member of the Board of Directors, Manpower, Inc.
Alexis Herman
Former Secretary of the Department of Labor and Chairman and CEO, New Ventures, Inc.
John Hofmeister
(Chair) Founder and CEO, Citizens for Affordable Energy
John D. Kemp
President and CEO of Abilities!
Thomas S. Williamson Jr.
Partner, Covington & Burling and Board Member, National Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs
Through the support and leadership of the DIAB, we are committed to maintaining our focus on advancing diversity and inclusion, and expanding the representation of women and minorities in our workforce.
Diversity Leadership Council
The Diversity Leadership Council sets the strategy and direction. At the local level, nine Employee Business Resource Groups and diversity councils within each market segment bring the strategy to life.
Employee Business Resource Groups
Organized by fellow employees around a sense of shared interests and experiences, or a common dimension of diversity, Sodexo's Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) provide networking, professional development and learning opportunities; visibility and access to senior leadership; opportunities to impact business results, community involvement; resources and support systems.
African American Leadership Forum (AALF)
AALF strives to serve as a champion to support the culture of diversity within Sodexo by promoting efforts that increase the value of the career journey for our constituents. AALF creates and maintains an inclusive connection amongst members and contributes to a raised awareness of the particular needs and experiences of African Americans.
Learn about the AALF Resource Group and their connection to Sodexo's mission and values, our employees, and our partnerships.
Honoring Our Nation's finest with Opportunity and Respect (HONOR)
The mission of the Military Resource Group is to provide support, guidance and resources to employees and families connected to the military. HONOR accomplishes this by offering development opportunities, providing a forum to recognize and celebrate contributions made to our country, and establishing partnerships with community groups that support veterans, active duty, National Guard and military reserve.
Learn how our HONOR Resource Group works with Sodexo's Talent Acquisition Group (TAG) to recruit high caliber talent and supports our veterans' careers.
Intergenerational Network Group (i-Gen)
i-Gen's goal is to leverage multi-generational differences and commonalities for personal and professional growth in order to attract and retain talent that enhances Sodexo's strength of diversity and inclusion in the marketplace.
Understanding and respecting multi-generational differences and commonalities, results in a more positive workplace and a more productive workforce.
Native American and Aboriginal Council (NAAC)
To create a welcoming environment for native peoples in North America through a deeper understanding of their heritages and values. In these communities and in our membership, we are committed to the development of individuals through education, recruitment, and retention efforts and the development of partnerships through community services and mutual business opportunities.
Pan-Asian Employee Network Group (PANG)
PANG is committed to increasing the awareness of Pan Asian cultures, thereby contributing to the success of the company. By fostering a corporate environment that embraces and values the cultural diversity of its employees, we can enhance the individual and professional growth of Pan Asians.
PANG inspires employees to be motivated and productive as Sodexo appreciates the culture and values of others.
People Respecting Individuality, Diversity and Equality (PRIDE)
PRIDE believes that strategically aligning the organizational structure to embrace all diversity, inclusive of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and all employees, adds greater value to Sodexo, to the communities it serves, and to its membership. Sodexo encourages our employees to bring their whole self to work in a safe environment.
Sodexo Organization for disAbilities Resources (SOAR)
SOAR seeks to raise awareness, provide education and resources, and proactively create a culture that embraces, values and fully utilizes persons with disabilities. SOAR supports seeing the abilities in employees in a people first environment.
Sodexo Organization of Latinos (SOL)
The mission of SOL is to support Sodexo's diversity strategy by enhancing the Quality of Life at Sodexo for Latinos, facilitating interaction and communication among our members and with community organizations, and by promoting external awareness of Sodexo in Latino communities.
Through SOL, Sodexo supports individuals' professional development, while supporting our changing demographics.
Women's Network Group (WiNG)
WiNG seeks to foster a culture where enhancing women's individual and professional growth contributes to the global success of our company and the communities we serve. The development, promotion and retention of Sodexo's talented women are key.
Cross Market Diversity Council (CMDC)
The Cross-Market Diversity Council (CMDC) is comprised of managers and leaders who want to foster a more diverse and inclusive Sodexo. The objective of this group is to collaborate and operationalize the diversity plan within each business line; serve as thought leaders to advance the diversity & inclusion strategy; implement diversity & inclusion at a regional level and align with our Employee Business Resource Groups.
Training & Development
On-going learning and development opportunities ensure optimal employee performance. Our one-day Spirit of Inclusion session is mandatory for all managers and focuses on building awareness and skills around diversity and inclusion. In addition, learning labs and online courses ensure employees have the opportunity to continually focus on and strengthen their knowledge, enhance awareness and develop their skill sets. We offer more than 25 learning labs on a variety of dimensions of diversity.
Spirit of Mentoring
By connecting across cultures and business lines, mentoring hones leadership skills while fostering a more inclusive culture at Sodexo. It offers employees the opportunity to proactively support one another through collaboration, goal achievement and problem solving. By leveraging technology as well as high-touch programs, participants engage as mentees (learners), mentors (advisors) or both.
Flexibility Works!
Sodexo continues to focus on Flexibility Works!, our business-based flexibility initiative, because research shows that employees who have a greater sense of control over their work and lives are more engaged, productive and likely to stay with their organization.
Awards & Recognition
We take great pride in the awards and achievements we earn as a result of our mission, values and dedicated workforce. Learn more about how our Quality of Life Services make everyday a better day for our clients, our people and the local communities in which we serve.
We invite you to review our most recent company and diversity specific awards.
Champions of Diversity
The Champions of Diversity recognition program acknowledges employees who are making a difference in their communities and in our employees' lives. Employees are recognized three times a year for demonstrating their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Supplier Diversity
Sodexo is a leader in supplier diversity management for our percentage of spend, how we mentor and support of diverse vendors and our company goals for supplier diversity — as well as the fact that employees are held accountable for achieving these goals. Sodexo spent over $495 million with nearly 2,183 diverse vendors last year. We track and report diverse spend to over 640 clients.
Darlene Fuller, senior director of Supplier Diversity, explained, "Our supplier diversity program helps us grow our business because an increasing number of clients have supplier diversity programs that require us to track and report our diverse spend at their account as part of the contract requirements. Sodexo being a leader in supplier diversity helps provide additional value to these clients, as well as to the national, regional and local diverse businesses from which we purchase products or services."
Learn more about our Supplier Code of Conduct.
In 2006, Sodexo, Inc. joined forces with Magic Johnson Enterprises that resulted in a joint venture called SodexoMAGIC, LLC. By leveraging the power of NBA all-star, Earvin "Magic" Johnson's brand with Sodexo's extensive portfolio of quality of life offerings, SodexoMAGIC effectively provides flexible, innovative and comprehensive service solutions that have unrivaled broad consumer appeal to the marketplace.
Commitment to the greater community is the foundation that supports SodexoMAGIC. Working together, we continue to make strides in addressing issues that relate to the customers and communities we serve. We are committed to supporting holistic local and national initiatives, reinvesting, and stimulating economic growth and sustainability.
SodexoMAGIC is dedicated to serving multicultural markets and improving the quality of life for people residing in diverse areas. As civic champions, SodexoMAGIC stays at the forefront of community development. We promote positive social change, empower families and build strong communities across the country.
Strategic Partnerships
Diverse strategic partnerships, programs and initiatives allow us to model our corporate values and promote the spirit of our brand. Our key areas of concentration are: education, scholarships, health and wellness, workforce development and recruitment, workforce training and leadership through volunteerism.
Community Partnerships
We have partnerships across all dimensions of diversity, with over 35 civic and community-based organizations, representative of 65 programs and initiatives.
We support the Parent Schools Partnership (PSP) program managed by the Mexican American Legal Defense Education Fund (MALDEF). The PSP program is executed eight times a year, in Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Sodexo Chefs and Dietitians educate approximately 50 families on cooking and eating healthy. Our own Executive Chef Sterling Smith prepares items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for families to cook at home with their children. Each family receives 50 grocery bags filled with 40 pounds of fresh produce and the recipes used during the workshop.
The Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics Youth Initiative (ACT-SO) program helps us develop the next generation of chefs while also creating brand loyalty and building a pipeline for our talent base. Through this year-long youth achievement program we provide students with an opportunity to work with professionals in their area of interest. Students are mentored and coached to develop individual projects for local and national competitions. Sodexo and Hyatt Hotels partnered with ACT-SO to develop a new Culinary Arts Competition where we negotiated a $44,000 fully funded scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America as the first prize offer; a $15,000 partial scholarship to the New England Culinary Institute for the second prize offer, and a $10,000 scholarship to Stratford University in Arlington, VA for third prize.
Through work with the NOD, and championed by managers in New Jersey, we have embraced and demonstrated our commitment to hire individuals with disabilities by developing a metrics-based six month pilot in New Jersey to recruit, train, accommodate and retain individuals with disabilities in multiple client sites.
Client Partnerships
Overview: Sodexo is uniquely positioned to offer Diversity & Inclusion consulting solutions that help organizations move from tactical execution to custom strategic approaches that align with business objectives and contribute to organizational success.
Areas of Expertise:
Sodexo's expertise will help you:
Align Diversity and Inclusion with your organizational goals
Leverage the benefits of Diversity and Inclusion to advance your business growth strategy
Streamline Diversity and Inclusion initiatives for maximum effectiveness
Establish a sustainable Diversity and Inclusion infrastructure
Strengthen Diversity and Inclusion knowledge and awareness
Build commitment and traction that will foster a more diversity and inclusive workplace cultureaGain credibility in the marketplace for advancing Diversity and Inclusion
Institute tools and systems to measure Diversity and Inclusion progress
Contact Information: firstname.lastname@example.com
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action
Our Commitment to Affirmative Action
Our policy of affirmative action facilitates the placement of qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans at all levels of the organization. Through our affirmative action plans, we identify the good faith efforts the organization will take to achieve the appropriate representation of women and minorities in our workforce. All of our affirmative action plans include targeted research, recruitment, upward mobility initiatives, annual goals and timetables for women and minorities required by Executive Order 11246 and other federal, state and local affirmative action laws and regulations.
All managers are responsible for complying with federal affirmative action regulations. This includes complying with site-specific affirmative action plans and ensuring that there are no artificial barriers to the advancement of qualified women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities anywhere in our company. These plans are monitored by senior management and developed annually.
Promise of Respect & Fair Treatment
The fair treatment of all employees is the right thing to do, and is a critical component to maintaining strong employee relations. Our policies and practices provide protection and specific investigative procedures to ensure that employee complaints are heard in an environment of respect and concern. We have a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment or retaliation of any kind, and Sodexo employees have a variety of ways to report and resolve any of the aforementioned.
The Office of Employment Rights
The central mission of the Office of Employment Rights (OER) is to reinforce our policies against discrimination, harassment and retaliation in the workplace. The OER enforces the policies by providing neutral human resources professionals to thoroughly investigate EEO-related concerns by all employees in management and professional positions, as well as employees in administrative positions outside the unit.
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In "The Avengers," Jeremy Renner portrays Hawkeye, the world's best archer. However, don't tell that to Wired writer and archery instructor Jim MacQuarrie. According to him, the actor "shoots like a rank amateur."
In a lengthy post over on Wired's GeekDad blog, MacQuarrie has visual evidence as to why Renner is terrible with a bow and arrow. Using the above green screen photo of Jeremy, he shows exactly how the "Avengers" star is going about it all wrong.
In a few interviews last year, Renner said he was taking archery lessons in preparation for the role, but from what I see here, it looks like he (a) had no coach and was entirely self-taught; (b) had an incompetent coach (there are many out there); or (c) is a terrible student and refused to do what his coach told him. The simple fact is, I see these exact same mistakes with first-time students all the time.
Oh boy, that's not going to go over well with Marvel fanboys.
Although MacQuarrie nitpicks -- something he himself admits to doing in his post -- he does make a pretty compelling argument as to why Renner is using a bow-and-arrow in a very un-Hawkeye-like manner. (Poor posture, incorrect feet placement, bad elbow motion, etc.)
Another downside of Renner's technique? The shooting-while-jumping-out-of-a-building stunt the actor attempts to pull off in the trailer. As MacQuarrie states, "I am really not looking forward to all the kids who will show up on the range wanting to shoot like Hawkeye... I will get to climb the hillside and pick arrows out of the bushes."
To really give MacQuarrie's argument justice, head over to the post on Wired.
"The Avengers," starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Liam Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson and Renner, hits theaters on May 4 -- bad archery and all.