text:
A: The installation of System Center Service Manager (SCSM) 2012, including the management server, web interface, and data warehouse, is actually quite simple, providing some steps are followed.
For a full SCSM installation, you actually need to install two SCSM servers at a minimum (but they can be virtual). One SCSM instance is the SCSM Management Server and the other is the SCSM Data Warehouse Management Server, and these can't be installed on the same OS instance.
You will also need to have available a SQL Server instance, which may be dedicated or use an existing installation. I'm assuming you are installing on Windows Server 2008 R2.
For SQL Server, if you intend to use multiple languages, you need the SQL Server installation to use the Latin1_General_100 collation for both the database engine and analysis services. It should be configured as accent-sensitive.
If you don't need multi-lingual support, you can leave this as the default. You also need to ensure the .NET Framework 3.5.1 feature is installed on the SQL Servers (assuming you are installing on Windows Server 2008 R2). Ensure you install the SQL Server features below:
- Database Engine Services including Full-Text Search
- Management Tools - Basic and Complete
- Reporting Services - For data warehouse (this may be a separate server depending on your architecture, and if you do use it as a separate server, you still need to install the Database Engine and Management tools as above)
- Analysis Services - Needed for data warehouse
If using SQL Server 2008, install SQL Server 2008 SP1 post install. Make sure TCP port 1433 is open via firewall exception on the SQL Server so it can be connected to and from Service Manager.
On the SQL Server Reporting server, you need to run a few basic configurations and get information ready for the Service Manager installation. Log on to the SQL Reporting server (which may be your single SQL Server box if you didn't put Reporting Services on a separate box). Launch the Reporting Services Configuration Manager, and run the following sections:
- Web Service URL - Leave the defaults and click Apply.
- Database - Create New and accept the default (unless you accepted the default during installation, which means it's already configured).
- Reporting Manager URL - Accept the default settings and click Apply.
- Try to connect to http://localhost/reports to confirm reporting configuration is working. Another step is required on the SQL Server Reporting server as described at this Microsoft article "Manual Steps to Configure the Remote SQL Server Reporting Services." This is key for the SCSM data warehouse, and during the SCSM data warehouse installation you will be asked if these steps have been performed before the installation can continue.
The next step is to create a few Active Directory (AD) accounts and an AD group that Service Manager will use. You need three AD accounts and one group that will contain the SCSM administrators. Create the following:
- AD User Account for SCSM Services to run as, e.g. SvcMgrService. This account must be made a local administrator on all SCSM servers
- AD User Account for SCSM workflow to run as, e.g. SvcMgrWork. This account is a normal AD user account, with no additional requirements.
- AD User Account for SCSM reports to run as, e.g.SvcMgrRpt. This account is a normal AD user account with no additional requirements.
- AD Global Group to contain SCSM administrators, e.g. SvcMgrAdmins. Add the account performing the installation into this group.
Log on as an administrator to the Server 2008 R2 box that will host the Service Manager Management Server (make sure the SvcMgrService and SvcMgrWork accounts you created are local administrators). Install the reporting add-in that's available in the amd64\prerequisites folder of the SCSM installation media, in addition to the following components:
Launch Server Manager and ensure the .NET Framework 3.5.1 feature is enabled and the Web Server role, along with ASP.NET, Basic Authentication, Windows Authentication, IIS6 Metabase Compatibility, and IIS6 WMI Compatibility role service options.
Insert the SCSM media (2012) and select the option to install Service Manager Management Server. Follow all the prompts, and when asked, pass the accounts you created and the group for the admins. It's all very intuitive. Once installation is complete, install the Service Manager Data Warehouse.
The next step is to install the portal. Download and install the .NET Framework 4.0 from the Microsoft download site and install it. Then download the SharePoint 2010 Foundation edition and install it, or use a standard edition of SharePoint.
Log on as an administrator to the Server 2008 R2 box that will host the Service Manager Data Warehouse Server (make sure the SvcMgrService account you created is a local administrator). Install the same prerequisite SQL Server components as on the management server.
Launch Server Manager and ensure the .NET Framework 3.5.1 feature is enabled. Insert the SCSM media and select the option to install Service Manager Data Warehouse Server.
Again, just pass the information requested, which will include the URLs you created as part of the SQL Server Reporting Services configuration (if you are unsure, just go back to the SQL Server Reporting Server and run the configuration utility again to see the values).
After the data warehouse is configured, go back to the Service Manager Management Server, launch the Server Manager Console, and on the Administrator overview, select the Register with Service Manager Data Warehouse link at the bottom.
Enter the details for the data warehouse server. You are now up and running with Service Manager 2012.
For a step-by-step video of the entire process see my video on installing SCSM 2012.


text:
With over sixty years of combined experience, Bill Earls, Larry Lappin, and Aaron Earls are well established as top producers in the Naples luxury real estate market. This consistent success rests in our ability to accurately analyze current market trends in Naples real estate and apply this specialized understanding of the market to our client's best interests. Our track record of performance and masterful marketing endeavors produce results that clients seek. The result is a successful history of closed transactions and satisfied homeowners throughout the Naples luxury home community.
We understand the unique requirements of buyers and sellers in the Naples market and we are committed to a continued legacy of professionalism and confidentiality on both ends of the sale. Please browse our selection of the best luxury homes, condos, lots and rentals that Naples has to offer, and learn about what makes each Naples community unique.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The Bulova Corp. will be moving some of its staffers to a full floor of the Empire State Building.
The 33,214-foot deal on the 29th floor had an asking rent in the $60s per foot.
The city-founded company, now owned by the global Citizen Holdings, will be bringing staff from part of its current 90,000-square-foot-plus owned building at 1 Bulova Ave. in Woodside, Queens.
"Bulova has been a fixture in New York City since its establishment more than 100 years ago, and when looking for the right space for our corporate headquarters, this monumental location was a clear choice," explained President Gregory Thumm.
"We look forward to residing in a building that shares Bulova's legacy of cutting-edge design, technological innovation and strong affiliation with New York City."
Deborah van der Heyden and Paul Ferraro of JLL represented Bulova in its space search and 15-year deal.
"We were looking for a really unique opportunity to create a collaborative, design-oriented, vibrant workplace for the executives, marketing and new design staff that were added by the new management team over the last few years," said van der Heyden.
Founder Joseph Bulova opened his first jewelry store on Maiden Lane in 1875, but the Bohemian immigrant first began making watches in 1911. Early offices at 580 Fifth Ave. were topped by the Bulova Observatory for watchmakers to set their creations by sidereal time.
The company later achieved accuracy with tuning forks and astronauts wore Bulova watches and left one of its timers on the moon.
Bulova was also the first to advertise on radio, and on July 1, 1941, paid $9 to run the first TV ad before a Brooklyn Dodgers game with the Philadelphia Phillies.
In the 10-second spot, a Bulova watch was seen over a map of the US and a voice proclaimed, "America runs on Bulova time!"
Coincidently, it was broadcast by the NBC affiliate WNBT from the top of the Empire State Building.
"It was a nice twist," added van der Hayden of its new location.
The Empire State Building was represented in-house by Ryan Kass and Fred Posniak of the Empire State Realty Trust ownership along with William Cohen, Jonathan Tootell and Shanae Ursini of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank.
Along with its energy efficiencies and WiredNYC Platinum rating, the colorfully lighted skyscraper has an upcoming 15,000 foot, tenant-only fitness center; a recently opened tenant conference center and the upcoming State Grill and Bar being developed by the building along with the Patina Restaurant Group that will open this fall.
Navigant is steering its city divisions into 73,000 square feet at 685 Third Ave.
The global company is currently in 52,000 feet at 90 Park Ave. on a sublease that ends within the next year. It also has a floor at 119 W. 40th after purchasing the life sciences company Easton Associates in 2012.
Gregg Espach of DTZ represented Navigant in the deal for the 13th, 14th and 15th floors at this former Pfizer building, now owned by TIAA-CREF.
CBRE's Paul Amrich, Anthony Dattoma, Howard Fiddle and Zach Freeman were the agency representatives on the 72,060 square-foot Navigant deal.
Frank Doyle, Matt Astrachan, Clark Finney, Dan Kollar and Jonathan Fanuzzi of JLL are now representing the 27-story tower, which has asking rents in the high $60s per foot.
In another new deal, the recently created macro hedge fund, Kings Peak Asset Management, begun by former Goldman Sachs trader Steven Cho, will lease a 4,876 foot, high-end pre-built on the 17th floor.
Kings Peak, which will try to profit from the divergence in global economies, was represented by Cynthia Wasserberger, also of JLL.
Sources said nearly another 100,000 square feet in new leases there are out for signature.
Paris-based Maud Frizon will open at 422 W. Broadway between Prince and Spring streets. The 1,400 square-foot ground and 800 feet of lower-level space is located between the Missoni and DKNY stores.
Gary Schwartzman and George Graf with Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Retail brought in the tenant to the 10-year deal. Eric Le Goff, Jim Downey and Sarah Fabian of Cushman & Wakefield represented the building ownership. Area asking rents are in the mid-$300s per foot.
The flirty fun shoe, accessories and jewelry company was begun in 1969 by Danielle Maud Frizon when she couldn't find the footwear she needed for her modeling assignments. Adored by Brigitte Bardot, the brand is now owned by the Hong Kong-based Beauty Group, which is expanding worldwide.
As was first reported on nypost.com, Joe Sitt of Thor Equities has contracted to pay $35.5 million for the downtown retail site at 120 Greenwich St.
There are already buyouts in place for the current occupants of the commercial condominiums totaling 4,683 feet on the ground and 863 square feet in the lower level, according to Costar. Sitt is expected to find another retailer to lease the building, which has 208 feet of frontage wrapping three of its sides and also offers signage opportunities to catch the eyes of the millions of annual passersbys.


text:
Fighting continues in the breakaway region known as Abkhazia in the former Soviet republic of Georgia. Clashes between Abkhaz soldiers and guerrilla fighters are now placing new strains on relations between Russia and Georgia.
Officials in the Abkhaz region say about 100 Georgian and Chechen rebels have broken through an encirclement of Abkhaz forces. The rebels are apparently trying to escape from the region and are heading through heavy forests toward Russia or into Georgia. This in turn has led Russia to rush reinforcements to the border region, fearing a rebel presence there could effectively open a new front in the conflict in nearby Chechnya.
Fighting in Abkhazia erupted last week after many years of quiet. On Monday the rebels allegedly shot down a helicopter carrying United Nations' observers, killing all nine people on board.
Now both Russia and Georgia accuse each other of starting the new violence. Russia says Georgia allows Chechen separatists to use Georgian territory as a refuge in their fight against Russian troops in Chechnya. But Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze denies this. He has long accused Russia of backing the Abkhaz in their rebellion against Georgia.
Fighters in Abkhazia broke away from Georgia seven years ago after a bloody rebel war. Since then both sides have maintained a fragile peace in the Black Sea region.
Mr. Shevardnadze wants to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the volatile situation throughout the Caucasus Mountain region. The Georgian leader wants to finalize an agreement with the Abkhaz separatists which would allow tens of thousands of refugees to return there from Georgia.
The U.N. and other international organizations have tried to mediate in the dispute. On Friday the Council of Europe issued an urgent appeal for fighting to stop and political dialogue to start. But the new spiral of violence appears to threaten any immediate hopes of reaching a final settlement.


text:
Welcome to Little Baby Co.
My Cart
You have no items in your shopping cart.
Be the first to review this product
Out of stock
This super cute and ultra cool mini sized squirrel lamp is made from a smooth plastic with an internal battery and LED bulb. The light is portable and can easily be placed anywhere around the house.
Use as a fun decorative detail in your nursery or play room, or simply use as a night light or even to light up your child's den. As the light is made using a LED bulb, this does not get hot and your child can hold this in their hands without burning.
Material: Plastic
Size: Length: 9 cm, Width: 6 cm, Height: 11 cm
WARNING! Choking hazard contains small parts not suitable for children under the age of 3 years.
Email to a Friend
Check items to add to the cart or select all
Bunny Rabbit LED Light
Woodland Toadstool LED Light
Woodland Rabbit LED Light


text:
Both companies reported higher top and bottom lines, and both trade for over $200 per share. There are many other similarities, for example, both sell digital content and the hardware to consume digital content. Both sell third-party content as well. Both companies have a worldwide marketing footprint and are household names. Amazon and Apple have the resources available to dominate most spaces they wish to enter.
However, the similarities end quickly once you lay financial pages next to each other. Apple is more than five times more valuable by market cap than Amazon. Amazon is a more stable stock by any standard and especially as a member of the technology space. Currently, neither company pays a dividend, but Apple will soon begin sharing the war chest of cash with investors.
Keep in mind that both companies just reported what was received as "strong" earnings, but in the last 12 months Apple produced $41 in earnings per share, while Amazon made $1.37. Apple's profit was 30 times greater than Amazon. If you bought one share of Apple and your neighbor bought one share of Amazon, you can take your neighbor to lunch and he can't even take care of the tip.
To be fair, I need to point out the shares are not priced equally. Apple trades for about $600 a share while Amazon trades at a much lower price of $220. To make the comparisons easy, we look towards the price-earnings ratio to get a relative comparison. Amazon's share price is 160 times earnings trailing 12-month earnings, while Apple trades at 15 times earnings. Generally speaking, a lower P-E is better. I have an opinion on P-E ratios I will get to in a moment.
Looking at past results is great for knowing where we have been, but if we want to see where we are going we need to take out the crystal ball and try our best to predict the future. As both companies clearly demonstrated, analysts' crystal balls where anything but clear. This is fine with a comparison between Apple and Amazon because the differences are so extremely far apart we can allow for plenty of wiggle room.
Analysts are expecting Amazon's next fiscal year earnings to result in a P-E ratio of about 87, while Apple's forward P-E is priced about 11. Both companies are heavily followed with many analysts reporting various expectations. When I select earnings I try to select what I consider the most reasonable numbers rather than just simply pulling the mean number. We can then expect every dollar of income for Amazon to cost 8 times more than what it will cost for a dollar in income for Apple. If you cut Apple's income in half and double Amazon's income, Apple will still be half as expensive for every dollar in earnings in comparison to Amazon. Simply put, there is no comparison between the two using a P-E ratio as the measurement. All else being equal, one would have to be a fool to buy Amazon instead of Apple based on P-E ratios.
Just a little more light on P-E ratios and we will move to other measurements. Historically, it is my experience that companies trading over a P-E of 20 are not only expensive, but by expensive I mean your investment is likely to lose money or at a minimum not perform as well as the overall market over time.
Looking at the moving averages of both Apple and Amazon, we can see Apple shareholders are happy and Amazon shareholders are not as happy. Shares of Apple are trending nicely above the shorter 60-day moving average, which in turn is nicely above the key 200-day moving average. For trend followers this is exactly what you want to see.
To me, the chart for Amazon paints a picture much closer to reality than the P-E ratio does. In the last year, Amazon's stock is unremarkable and largely trading near the moving averages. This can be expected given the beta at 0.69 is so far under the overall market (a beta of 1 is equal to the volatility of the overall market, over 1 is more volatile and under 1 is less volatile).
Why did Amazon move up so much after earnings? The answer is simple: Expectations were so low with Amazon that when they beat estimates, there was bound to be a combination of late arrivals to the party and short covering. Often with earnings it's not a matter of how much a company makes, but how well they do compared to estimates and expectations.
There are other reasons to like Apple compared to Amazon like cash per share, growth rates and barriers to entry, but in the end what we really want as investors is to make a return over and above the Treasury bond rate in return for the risk of loss we take. If you want to be in technology, it's hard to make an argument in favor of buying Amazon with its dotcom bubble stock price. Do yourself a favor and don't get caught holding shares in Amazon if the bubble pops.
- 1
Daily Recap Newsletter
entertainment, education and
smart market commentary.


text:
Homeopathy Year 3
Higher Diploma (Part 1) Course
Part 1 of our Higher Diploma distance learning Homeopathy Course is designed to take your study to professional level. Here we have a step from theory into practice and students are introduced to the latest advances in homeopathy while at the same time developing themselves as practitioners through continued clinical studies.
Units: 15-20
Study Hours:
Time: Estimated 1 Year (timing up to you)
Enrolment period: 2 Years (with option to extend)
Books: Booklist Three is recommended for Units 15-20
Certification: Homeopathy Higher Diploma (Part 1)
Study options: Correspondence (paper) or e-learning (online). UK students transfer to attendance.
In particular we look at the discipline known as the Sensation Method, which has become popular across the world for its usefulness in understanding the deeper levels of the patient's disease. You will be introduced to the concept of the Vital Sensation and how to recognise it in a patient's presentation and expression. You will be introduced to an understanding of the Kingdoms by which the homeopathic Materia Medica is classified and by which patients may be grouped. Your application of miasm theory will be greatly developed. You will learn about the classification of elements, how they form compounds, and how this understanding opens new therapeutic doorways. One of the most important aspects of year three is the self-reflective journey of Supervision. You are now beginning to receive your own cases but under the wing of your supervisor and the School.
Book List Three complements this course. Alongside Part 1 of the Higher Diploma Course (if you wish to certificate as with the Practitioner Advanced Diploma) you will also be required to start Clinical Observation and Clinical Supervision. Clinical Observation is provided via video cases throughout the course, community clinic and Summer Schools arranged by the School. Students are invited to work with our network of supervisors.
Clinical Observation
On the attendance course, clinical training is provided in our on-site low cost community clinic. On the home study program, clinical training is gained through 7-day intensive summer schools and workshops. Each student, whether home study or attendance, must gain a minimum of 100 clinical observation hours. Through live clinics and video cases, students gain the expertise and confidence to work on a wide range of cases. Clinical training is a fundamental aspect of the course where students put theory into practice and see cases first hand.
Clinical Supervision
Supervision is a key part of the final years of our homeopathy courses if you wish to graduate at Advanced Practitioner Level. During year 3 of the course you will have the option of working with a supervisor. Your supervisor will be a fully trained homeopath who will work along side you during your case receiving. You will discuss all aspects of your cases and practice with them and they will help you to develop your competence as a homeopath as well as ensure your prescriptions. Supervision is essential to becoming a competent, confident, creative and compassionate homeopath.
Prices & enrol online
Homeopathy Yr 3 Higher Diploma (Part 1) Course Units 15-20
Price includes:
Course study guide
Movie lectures
Tutor marking
2 year study period
Post & Packing
(Booklist three required)


text:
This term in Maths, we will be looking at fractions, shape, methods for addition and subtraction as well as how to use these to solve 'real life' problems.
Please practise times tables with your child at home as this really does have a positive effect on their ability to solve problems efficiently. You can also help them by practising telling the time and working with money.
Don't forget to explore My Maths
In English this term, we will be looking at information texts. We will be exploring the different features, types and purposes of these. We will be identifying how non-fiction differs from fiction and how to write in this style.
We will also be focusing our learning on myths and legends to develop the detail in our writing. We will be looking at the use of more complex sentences and inclusion of adjectives and adverbs to make our fiction writing more exciting. We will also be preparing and writing our own mythical stories.
Don't forget to explore the Bug Club:
Please ask if you need a reminder of your username and password.
Our topic this term is
'Saving the World'
We are beginning by looking at where rainforests are in the world, with a focus on what products they produce in our everyday lives.
In addition, we will be visiting Whipsnade Zoo to further our understanding of adaptations and habitats of animals.
PE will be taught on Wednesdays and Fridays.
This term we are lucky enough to have Mr Maker, a football coach, come in and teach our children football. Please ensure that your child has their full PE kit for both lessons and that it is suitable for going outside when cold.
Earrings should be removed for PE.
Homework is given out on a Friday and must be returned the following Wednesday. If you have any problems with homework set, please come and have a chat.
Please ensure that your child has a quiet place to complete their homework and support them when needed.


text:
While our brows are still furrowed by T-Mobile's assertion that the Windows Mobile 6.5 HTC HD2 will offer Android Market apps, we're happy to report the device is due an imminent launch on Vodafone.
Those hoping to get their hot little hands on the new smartphone with its 4.3-inch multi-touch display, speedy Snapdragon processor, 5-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS and HSDPA need look no further than Vodafone with an announcement expected within the next 24 hours.
O2 is also said to be due to offer the device via Mobiles.co.uk for a minimum of £40 a month on a 2-year contract if you want the handset gratis, so it will be interesting to see at which price point Vodafone will be placing the high-end handset.
We will bring you all the official news - including pricing, tariffs and exact availablity - as soon as we hear it.
UPDATE: It's now official - from free on £35 per month, 2-year contracts.


text:
october 2029
Marshal and Lorelei Krouse celebrate their ninth anniversary. They can barely believe how much they've been through since their wedding day all those years ago. Their nine month old son, Otto is the biggest surprise to Lorelei, as she had thought one would be fulfilling enough, but she has no regrets.


text:
Communication is a key element in every organisation. Implementing effective (mobile) communication solutions can realize major costreductions in different ways.
VDM Telecom has a vast experience in mobile network communication solutions for enterprises and can help your organisation to achieve better results.
When you are a solution supplier, VDM Telecom can support you in finding and developing a channel for your mobile communication solution. VDM Telecom can also provide marketing services towards the channel and the final endcustomers that will implement your solution.
These services can be offered across the EMEA territory or for subregional area's.
As a mobile solution customer, VDM Telecom can help during the definition, design and implementation phases.
3 levels of support we can deliver:


text:
Chionanthus virginicus (Virginia fringe tree)
|Powered by Zoomify
Painting by Eileen Malone-Brown
Artist's Statement:
I am fortunate to have a male and female Virginia fringe tree on either side of the walk leading to my front door and have long admired their beauty. I planted the shrubs ten years ago after learning that they were one of the last flowering native shrubs in the spring with panicles of lacey aromatic flowers. I was told they were one of Thomas Jefferson's favorite shrubs and was intrigued to learn that they were still valued medicinally in Europe. This project provided the perfect opportunity to study and record their seasonal faces in the nature journal I kept. I used watercolor and graphite to create the main picture, portraying the Virginia fringe tree branches from spring through autumn and used graphite to depict its medicinal components – the roots and bark – seen in the two vignettes below the main portrait.
Medicinal Uses:
The bark of Chionathus virginicus or Virginia fringe tree was used to make a tincture to treat jaundice, given to patients as 10 drops every three hours. The bark tincture was widely used by physicians in the late 19th c to relieve congestion of glandular organs and the venous system. Once considered a diuretic, alterative, cholagogue (increases the flow of bile), laxative, and useful tonic, it was used to treat conditions such as hypertrophy of the liver, wounds, nephritis and rheumatism. A popular remedy among U.S. eclectic physicians during the 19th century it was given the name "Chionia" and touted as an effective "stimulator of hepatic processes". (Kress). American Indians made a root-bark tea to clean wounds and sores and associated inflammation and infections. Overdoses can cause vomiting, frontal headaches and a slow pulse. (Foster and Duke, p. 304)
Today, decoctions, infusions and extractions of the root bark are mainly used to treat liver and gall bladder ailments, such as gall stones, hepatitis, jaundice and other ailments related to poor liver function. In addition to the conditions cited, homoeopathy practices also use fresh root bark to treat migraine, headache, and depressive symptoms (Van Wyk and Wink, p. 95).


text:
I was sadly disappointed. Here is all the text from the mailer.
This Tuesday, November 3rd, we can make a real difference.
Please vote for the Democrats on Row B.
Re-Elect Shirley Black & Silvia Cruz
Democrats for City Council If you need a ride to the polls, call XXX-XXXX
Shirley Black & Silvia Cruz ~ Democrats for City Council.
This Tuesday, November 3rd we can elect a great team for our neighborhood.
Re-Elect Shirley Black & Silvia Cruz
Democrats for City Council
Seriously. That was it. There was no listing their accomplishments, their abilities, their experience, their vision for a brighter future. I suppose they are step up from O'Brien who relied on misinformation and playing games with numbers. It does raise a great question, is it better to have an abundance of lies or a total absence of content? Both speak volumes to the character of the candidate.


text:
|Excimer Laser Processing of Novel Materials for Optoelectronic and Spintronic Applications
Williams, James S.; Tabbal, Malek; Christidis, Theodore C.; Madi, Charbel; Charnvanichborikarn, Supakit; Aziz, Michael
Note: Order does not necessarily reflect citation order of authors.
|Tabbal, Malek, Michael J. Aziz, Charbel Madi, Supakit Charnvanichborikarn, James S. Williams, and Theodore C. Christidis. 2007. Excimer laser processing of novel materials for optoelectronic and spintronic applications. Proceedings of SPIE 6458: 645803.
|Access Status:
|Full text of the requested work is not available in DASH at this time ("dark deposit"). For more information on dark deposits, see our FAQ.
|Full Text & Related Files:
Tabbal_ExcimerLaster.pdf (1.526Mb; PDF)
|The interaction of the highly energetic pulsed excimer laser beam with a target material induces non-equilibrium physico-chemical processes which could be harnessed to synthesize a variety of novel and technologically attractive materials that are difficult to grow using more conventional thin film deposition techniques. In this paper, recent advances on two excimer laser based techniques that we have used in the processing of thin films and surfaces will be presented. First, we demonstrate the synthesis, by Pulsed Laser Melting (PLM), of silicon supersaturated with sulfur at concentrations several orders of magnitude greater than the solubility limit of silicon alloys, with strong sub-bandgap optical absorption. This material has potential applications in the fabrication of Si-based opto-electronic devices. Second, the capability of Remote Plasma Pulsed Laser Deposition (RP-PLD) in synthesizing the meta-stable half-metallic CrO2 compound that is of great interest in the field of spintronics was assessed. Infra-Red spectroscopy and Magnetic Force Microscopy indicate that the use of the remote plasma is beneficial to the formation of the CrO2 phase, at a deposition pressure of 30 mTorr and for deposition temperature below 350 °C. Atomic Force Microscopy and Magnetic Force Microscopy studies respectively show that films containing the CrO2 phase have significantly different surface topography and magnetic characteristics from those in which the Cr2O3 phase is dominant.
|Published Version:
|Citable link to this page:
|Downloads of this work:
Contact administrator regarding this item (to report mistakes or request changes)


text:
Don Cheadle on 'Traitor,' Gambling, and Getting Through Customs
Cheadle talks to Vulture about his new movie and why he wishes he were more famous.
Don Cheadle hasn't been onscreen since last summer, when he played limey safe-cracker Basher Tarr for a third time in Ocean's Thirteen, and embodied jive-talking radio-history maker Ralph "Petey" Greene for the underrated biopic Talk to Me. Tonight sees the premiere of his latest film, Traitor, an espionage thriller in which he stars opposite Guy Pearce and Jeff Daniels. Cheadle sat down with Vulture to talk about his new movie, the compliments that make him blush, and why he wishes he were more famous.
Traitor takes a lot of political risks: It portrays some terrorists as sympathetic, vulnerable people, while also defending counterterrorist strategies. Did the story line change your political views?
I don't know if I see any of the characters as very sympathetic. I think you see in some of the terrorists the potential for being better people. [My character] Samir sees a kindred spirit in Omar, a Muslim terrorist. Jeff Daniels's character, who's a rogue element in the U.S. government, truly believes that what he's doing isn't terrorism. There's a point in the film in which well-meaning people become terrorists because they've been told, "This is just the cost of getting the bad guys." But in this movie, there's no point when you can say, "These guys are good, these guys are bad." Everyone is both.
Your co-star Neal McDonough calls you an "actor's actor" and "a cool cat, like a Miles Davis character."
Neal and I agreed that he gets $300 every time he says that.
You're blushing.
Oh God. What am I supposed to say to that? That's very nice.
This movie skips all over the world, from Morocco and Marseilles to Vancouver, D.C. and Chicago. Any good stories from abroad?
You wish that you were big enough of a celebrity to get through customs. You don't want to be that guy who muscles up to the front of the line like a hotshot, but after two months of standing in line with all your luggage, you wish you could. Most of the time they didn't know me at all, but sometimes a customs agent would be like, "Oh, hey, it's you! Open your bag, sir." That just means now they're looking for different things in your luggage. But that was way too much traveling. I'm not doing that again.
You've said before that you want to spend more time with your wife and kids. How did you negotiate frequent traveling with a family?
It was easier when the girls were younger, because we could take them with us. During Hotel Rwanda, we put them in school in Africa, and they loved that. But now they're older and we can't do that. I can't do another grueling film like Traitor. This was the longest time I'd ever been away from my family, and it was too long. Especially when my kids are this age, so much changes in a few months, and I can't miss that.
You're filming another cop movie, Brooklyn's Finest, which should be closer to home. Why do we get the feeling you're probably not playing an all-around good cop?
Oh, I'm not a good cop. It's complicated. He's dark. Ask me about it next time you come in here.
We read that you're a big card player, and you organized a charity poker tournament last year. What's the biggest bet you've ever lost?
I don't gamble. I have kids! I have a mortgage. Some players say, "You don't really know poker unless you risk something that matters to you." And I say, "Whatever, man, then I don't know poker. That ain't never going to happen in my life."


text:
Western Digital backup drives are about the best hard drives money can buy in terms of size, dependability and cost per gigabyte. We have eight of them, use them daily and take them with us all the time as backup for our media assets.
The main ones we use are Western Digital My Passport Ultras, which stores two terabytes of data and currently cost $89-$99 on Amazon, depending on the color.
They are USB 3, so they are fast.
They are portable so we can take them on the road and they don't require external power. They are powered through the USB connection. Since we need portable equipment that we can take on a plane, on a long car trip or just with us when no one is in the office, we love the fact that all of our backup drives can fit in a small carrying case. One of these little drives is 3.25 inches by 4 .25 inches by .75 inches.
We have been using them for several years, and have had only one drive that failed. Western Digital replaced it without cost. The drives have a three-year limited warranty.
Western Digital ranks high in the most crucial features for an external hard drive – reliability, speed, storage capacity, customer support, size, portability, warranty and physical quality.


text:
Scrum Shortcuts Without Cutting Corners
Publication date: July 16, 2013
Scrum is rapidly gaining momentum as the most popular agile framework primarily because its concepts are simple and they just make sense. However, this perceived simplicity often gives rise to the false sense that Scrum is a 'silver bullet' and trivial to implement. When 'rubber hits the road', the new Scrum team will often find that translating the framework into effective, practical approaches is anything but easy.
Full of easily digestible chapters, 'Scrum Shortcuts Without Cutting Corners' presents a range of tactics, tools and tips that may be employed by a Scrum team to help them reach the next level of efficiency and maturity.Ilan blogs at Scrum Shortcuts without Cutting Corners
Table of Contents
|Part 1: Scrum Start Up
|Shortcut 1
|Scrum on the Pitch
|Shortcut 2
|Fragile Agile
|Shortcut 3
|Creative Comfort
|Part 2: Attitudes & Abilities
|Shortcut 4
|Masterful ScrumMaster
|Shortcut 5
|Rock Stars or Studio Musicians?
|Shortcut 6
|Picking Your Team Line-Up
|Part 3: Planning & Protecting
|Shortcut 7
|Setting the Scrum Stage
|Shortcut 8
|Plan the Sprint - Sprint the Plan
|Shortcut 9
|Implicating Impediments
|Part 4: Requirement Refinement
|Shortcut 10
|Structuring Stories
|Shortcut 11
|Developing the Definition of Done
|Shortcut 12
|Progressive Revelations
|Part 5: Establishing Estimates
|Shortcut 13
|Relative Estimation Communication
|Shortcut 14
|Planning Poker at Pace
|Shortcut 15
|Transitioning Relatively
|Part 6: Questioning Quality
|Shortcut 16
|Bah! Scrum Bug!
|Shortcut 17
|We Still Love the Testers!
|Shortcut 18
|Automation Nation
|Part 7: Monitoring & Metrics
|Shortcut 19
|Metrics That Matter
|Shortcut 20
|Outstanding Stand-Ups
|Shortcut 21
|Taming the Task Board
|Part 8: Retros, Reviews & Risks
|Shortcut 22
|Retrospective Irrespective
|Shortcut 23
|To-Dos For Your Sprint Reviews
|Shortcut 24
|Risk Takers & Mistake Makers
|Part 9: Managing the Managers
|Shortcut 25
|Perception is Reality
|Shortcut 26
|Our Lords & Masters
|Shortcut 27
|Morphing Management in the Matrix
|Part 10: Larger Lessons
|Shortcut 28
|Scrum Rollout Reckoning
|Shortcut 29
|Eyes On the Prize
|Shortcut 30
|Shortcut to the Final Level


text:
All About America: 8 Fun Ways to Celebrate Your Homeland
Geography and arts with a dash of history: What more could your patriotic kid want?Download All (8)
Download All is only available to Education.com Pro members. Learn More
Click on an activity in the set below to see more info.
Map My AncestorsView Full Activity
This family project is a fun way to teach your child about her heritage and practice her geography.
Make Colonial Rose and Honey ButtersView Full Activity
Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time
Homemade CoinsView Full Activity
Your second grader can honor two renowned U.S. Presidents--Abraham Lincoln and George Washington--by crafting larger-than-life pennies and quarters!
Create a Texture MapView Full Activity
Your child can create an interactive map of his neighborhood focusing on the different textures he finds!
Exercise Across AmericaView Full Activity
Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.
Hand Print Family TreasureView Full Activity
With this activity, you'll create a family treasure...and reinforce social studies basics while you're at it!
The set is continued below.
Make a Garland of Flags!View Full Activity
Make a garland of paper flags representing your child's favorite countries.
Make a Patriotic Patchwork 'Quilt'View Full Activity
Strengthen math and social studies skills with this beautiful patriotic placemat "quilt" project!
Want to download this whole set as a single PDF?Download All (8)
Download All is only available to Education.com Pro members. Learn More


text:
On Nov. 18, 1626, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome was consecrated by Pope Urban VIII.
In 1820 U.S. Navy Capt. Nathaniel B. Palmer discovered the continent of Antarctica.
In 1883 the United States adopted Standard Time to end haphazard local time zones across the country.
In 1886 Chester Arthur, the 21st president of the United States, died at age 56.


text:
Photographer awkwardly kisses all of his friends
Photographer Tommy Kha shoots portraits of his good friends kissing him, for his "Return to Sender" series. Though he says he's playing off the mainstream media stereotype of Asians, we're wondering if it's just an excuse to make out with a bunch of people, and he's just pretending not to like it as part of the clever ruse.
"My work has to do with our roles that, in varied ways, are defined by cultural indifference along with the experience of being 'othered'," he eloquently explained in Slate, carefully leaving out the part about how he also gets to make out with all of his attractive friends.
The series is also about his views on intimacy. "I think [the motivation] was wanting to belong, of wanting 'to be seen' ... and to appear reserved and contradictory by denying the kiss." Sure, "appearing" to not totally dig making out with all of your friends.
Kha hopes to take over 200 photos before finishing the series, which means making out with over 200 people. Well played, Kha. Well played.
Check out more of his photos below:


text: Rick Berman tells Cinescape that his idea for the next "Star Trek" film includes combining characters from a few of the series. "I don't know if putting Deep Space Nine's Captain Sisko on the screen is viable", Berman says. "I think there are certain characters from other shows that would work. Colm Meaney is a remarkable actor. Jeri Ryan, I can't imagine people would not love to see her on the big screen. So there are possibilities of combining other actors. I'm not suggesting that we're going to do that. It's just a possibility. It's even a possibility that we would include characters from Enterprise even though they're 200 years earlier. Anything's possible with Star Trek."


text:
NBC Is Going to Try That American IT Crowd One More Time
Without Joel McHale.
Back in 2007, Joel McHale was set to play the lead role in the American version of The IT Crowd. In the darkest timeline imaginable, that show became a hit and ran for years and years, making McHale unavailable for Community, which, having cast a lesser actor in the lead role, was never picked up at all. In our timeline, though, the remake was scrapped at the last minute and all the cast went on to better things. Now, seven years later, it's time to try again: NBC has given a put pilot commitment to another version of The IT Crowd from Scrubs' Bill Lawrence, Neil Goldman, and Garett Donovan. Here's hoping it's less, uh ... faithful to the original than the first one was.


text:
Troubleshooting Delegation in SQL Server
- Tuesday, February 13 2007 @ 11:51 AM AEDT
- Contributed by: Julian Kuiters
I just came across a good article by Keith Brown on a common trap when setting up SQL Server with kerberos delegation. As he noted, the port number for the Sql Server Service should be specified when setting the service principal name (SPN).
Delegation is a powerful feature of Active Directory but can be difficult to setup. It can be used to allow SQL Server to impersonate the user when connecting to other services: such as BULK LOAD connecting to a network file server. Or for middle tier applications to impersonate users on other servers. A detailed explanation of delegation can be found here.
Microsoft's whitepaper on troubleshooting kerberos delegation has more detail on setting up SQL Server, including linking servers with delegation.


text:
TWO C's is a spectacular custom built Ocean Alexander that is the brain child of a very knowledgeable yachting couple and Ocean Alexander. She has been steadily cruising the East Coast and turns heads no matter where she is. Three luxurious suites plus crew, a very economical cruise at 12 knots, or get out of town at 20 plus knots. Her C-32 Cats provide a wide cruising range in comfort. Constantly babied by a very detailed driven captain and owner, she will please the most discriminating buyer. The addition of another generation is the reason for her being offered for sale.
Check out our attached video.
The collaboration between Ocean Alexander, Ed Monk Jr. and a very experienced yachting couple resulted in an outstanding 80' cockpit motor yacht, Two C's. This totally custom yacht is one of the over 20 yachts built on this hull design by Ocean Alexander. Many of her features have now become standards in the production line.
Two C's was built to accommodate six owners and guests in three very private luxurious suites plus crew. Cruising in elegance, luxury and safety were the goals when she was built and these goals were not only met, but they were exceeded
Two C's is a head turner in every port of call that she has visited up and down the East Coast of the U.S. Her striking profile and traditional look that is blended with the newest technology has indeed made a yachting statement. As one approaches the yacht, you are struck by the simplicity of the Ed Monk design. Boarding can be amidships or off of the swim platform. Starting aft on the teak clad custom built swim platform one enters the cockpit to find a very thoughtful gas station tucked away in a storage cabinet on the port side. No running ashore to fill your dinghy or jet-ski while out cruising the islands. There is a bait prep center with a stainless steel sink, fresh and salt water washdowns, cockpit shower and great storage, designed into the cockpit. The owner and friends have great photos of large Wahoo and Mahi Mahi being landed in Two C's cockpit. The four rod holders have been put to good use while cruising. Up the stairs onto the aft deck or California deck, one finds two oval shaped teak tables with comfortable seating for at least eight people. These custom tables are electrically raised and lowered as well as slide in and out. Al fresco dining is so easy, with a Jenn Aire grill, wet bar, and icemaker located on the aft deck. Looking forward, one is impressed with the size of the teak walk arounds. They provide safe passage forward for adults, little people and our four legged family members. The placement of a hidden aft control station allows for backing down on your fish or simply docking.
Entering the main salon through a beautifully executed stainless steel framed glass door, one finds an extremely comfortable gathering spot. With the attention to details that this owner exhibited when building Two C's, they made several changes that enhance the livability of the yacht. For example, the main salon is 12" deeper than the standard salon. All cabinets were set back to allow for the maximum amount of living space. An oval dining table is located to starboard aft and the view while dining is impressive. A two piece sectional with luxurious "down" seating is located to starboard and forward in the salon underneath the open see thru into the pilothouse. Do not fall in love with the nautical glass topped cocktail table as it does not go with the sale of Two C's. To port, one finds very comfortable free standing chairs and of course an end table. Further forward along the port side is a very user friendly day head complete with marble sole. The contrasting onyx-marble flooring outside the day head is also extremely lovely. The owner added another custom touch when he removed part of the bulkhead opposite the head giving one an open feeling to this hallway. Exquisite detailed ceilings in both the main salon and the hallway leading into the pilothouse are unique to this yacht.
The galley is a true sea going chef's dream. There is a plethora of storage, granite clad counter spaces and full sized appliances. The Amana French door style refrigerator is absolutely excellent for stocking up for an extended cruise. In addition to the voluminous freezer drawer, there is an additional freezer located in the crew's quarters. The double Franke stainless steel sinks are located to starboard under a large window. Standing at the sinks, one has a view of the outside world in four directions. The detailed marble flooring is wonderful on the eye. Thought was definitely put into the selection of appliances including a four burner Kenyon ceramic cooktop, KichenAid oven with convection capabilities, KitchenAid dishwasher, microwave, trash compactor, and a 30 bottle wine chiller. There is nothing like serving chilled to perfection Veuve Clicquot Champagne with an incredible assortment of goodies hot from the oven. Your guests may never leave.
Forward of the galley is the lower command station of Two C's, here, one finds a tremendous amount of customization all done to enhance the cruising experience. There are two black electric Stidd helm seats for you and your best friend. One will not find this on any other of the Ocean Alexander 80's or larger. This was accomplished by making adjustments to the actual helm and the adjacent counters along the starboard side. The custom helm allows for larger screens than standard. There is a very wonderful electronic arrangement which duplicates the upper helm that makes one feel like you are at the command of a 747. To port is a custom designed dinette table perfect for spreading out a real paper chart or grabbing a quiet breakfast while under way. The visibility from the pilothouse is second to none.
Proceeding forward and down a gently curving companionway one arrives at a lovely landing complete with an art niche. People say that you can always judge a "real" yacht by the ability to hang art work and the use of real stone, glass and mirrors. Two C's meets all of these requirements. Onyx-marble flooring and double entry doors into the master stateroom, all add to the feeling of this mega yacht. The foyer outside of the master stateroom is larger than on any other OA this size and yet there is still a hidden full-sized washer and dryer stacked behind gorgeous teak doors. Entering the master stateroom, one finds a luxurious home away from home. Ambient light provided by large opening port lights with Shoji screens make this stateroom very welcoming. The island king has a custom built inner spring mattress to ensure a great night's sleep. Granite topped bed side night stands allows for storing away of the TV controls, your favorite book and anything else you so desire. There is ample storage throughout this stateroom and is really evident in the walk in cedar lined closet located to port. To starboard, one finds the entry into the head complete with double sinks and storage. Two people can comfortable fit in this custom designed head. The shower is marble lined and has an outstanding shower fixture that will keep you in the shower for hours. Plenty of room for two and lots of water.
Back up to the landing and forward, one finds the very large twin stateroom located to port complete with its own large private head and full sized shower. The twin bunks have storage underneath as well as a cedar lined hanging locker. There are even custom designed head boards to keep ones pillows from leaping onto the floor. The uncompromising attention to woodwork is found even in this guest cabin. Opening port lights also provide nice lighting. The choices of granites are very pleasing to the eye.
All the way forward one finds the VIP suite. If there is one drawback to this yacht it is the VIP suite, definitely too comfortable for guests. They will never want to leave as they will feel like royalty in this suite. I know, as I have spent a few nights here and personally did not want to vacate the premises. To prevent possible water intrusion in the bow area, this owner decided to remove the port lights from the original design and to add two deck hatches for both safety and great natural lighting. Total privacy is assured with day shades and screens. There is a custom designed island queen berth with an inner spring mattress and includes cedar lined hanging lockers and plenty of storage. By making adjustments, the owner was able to create plenty of elbow room by enlarging both the VIP and adjoining head featuring a full sized granite shower, enhanced ceiling heights and opening port lights for natural lighting.
The second most used area of this lovely yacht is the bridge area. It is easily accessed via both an internal staircase from the pilothouse or from the aft deck or California deck. When you step on to the bridge, the first thing that you notice is the extremely user friendly design. Not only are there three Stidd helm seats, but there are two very comfortable settees with tables. The hard top was custom designed so that it extends further aft than the standard one. This allowed for great storage and another al fresco galley. One can seat a dozen people comfortably for those evening cocktails under the stars and still have dancing from aft of the seating. The second Jenn Aire barbeque, wet bar and refrigerator/ice maker is located to port and the lobsters have only a short journey to the table. With her 20' beam, she carries a 15' wide body RIB and still has room for a jet ski and dancing.
A complete duplication of all electronics is found on this custom designed helm station that features a plethora of electronics. All are easy to reach from the center helm seat. Even though she is an open bridge, the owners decided to add air conditioning so that if you do have inclement weather, drop the new Eisinglass panels and switch on the AC. Visibility is excellent and she responds like a race horse with her C-32 Cats. One can cruise at 10 knots burning less than 20 gallons an hour or one can cruise at 20 plus knots without fear.
The entrance to the crew quarters and the engine room are located aft in the cockpit. Another change that one will find here from the standard yacht, there are stairs rather than a ladder down into the crew's area. The crew cabin is located to port and features a single berth that is custom designed. There is also the option of replacing the upper berth. The captain has been full time since the yacht arrived in the U.S. The owner also designed a special lazarette accessed through a water tight door, through the crew cabin that leads out to the flats. As anyone knows, easy access to steering, Glenndinngs, watermakers, etc. is a wonderful feature for a cruising yacht. A mini galley consisting of sink, micro, refrigerator and a freezer just makes sense. The head is large and very accommodating.
The full stand up engine room is the pride and joy of both the owner and his captain. Everything absolutely gleams and shows the amount of attention that is lavished on the whole yacht. Awl gripped white bilges with blue lighting under the C-32 Cats is a knock out. Highly polished stainless is everywhere. The sea chest that this owner custom ordered works extremely well, and cuts down on the number of holes in the bottom of the yacht. Redundancy is everywhere from the twin generators to the fresh water pumps. The idea was to design an engine room that was truly user friendly. One can get to things to service machinery. There is even a stainless steel step over the shafts making it easy to access the outboard side of the engines. Calibrated sight gages are so wonderful to find on your tanks. The fuel transfer manifold is a work of art in stainless steel. A touch of the buttons and one can drain all four engines of oil and replace as needed. The chilled air conditioning system is easy to access as well. There are stainless steel engine beds, grab rails around the engines and extra sound deadening material built into this area.
I could go on and on about the attributes of this proven sea going yacht, but I won't. I have given you some of her highlights and encourage you to visit her and see for yourself. She has been cared for by very knowledgeable hands-on owner and captain who are both extremely detailed oriented. Continually waxed, her gel coat gleams. Her teak decks which are mostly under cover are lovely to see. Complete service records are available as well are the schematics and all of the manuals. Two C's is loved and used on a regular basis. She has been spending her summers cruising the East Coast and at the time of this writing, is slowly working her way back home to Florida.
The yacht is ready for the new owner to travel and enjoy Mother Ocean, but without the personal items of the owners and captain, the coffee table in the main salon and the artwork. A full list of exemptions will be provided. One could order a new Ocean Alexander to duplicate this lovely yacht and wait for over a year and spend almost one and a half times her asking price, or you can go yachting now with a proven winner.
Crew Galley


text:
I ran into Molly Rascoe at school last week and was happy to see her looking fit as a fiddle. The more time goes by, the better the chances are that her body won't reject the new kidney she just received from donor Ben Sudduth, who I also saw at school and who's doing well, too. (If you've been hibernating and don't know what I'm talking about, check this space two weeks ago.)
As you probably also know, Molly's is only one of several transplant success stories to bless the North Country this holiday season. Two other young people in the region have also come through some tough times with flying colors: high-school junior Brock Marvin of E'town, and 22-month-old Camden Maneely of Malone. Both received recent heart transplants within a day of each other in Boston, where they shared a hospital room.
What you probably don't know is that Molly, Brock, and Camden have something in common besides successful transplants. They and their families all received support from an organization right here in Westport, the Christopher Emmet Hallowell Fund. Its mission is to help the families of North Country children who face a medical crisis by providing assistance with incidental expenses such as travel and lodging-things that insurance might not cover but which can really add up over time.
Christopher was a Westport resident who suffered from childhood leukhemia and eventually was one of the first recipients of a double heart-lung transplant. He passed away on December 12, 2002, and shortly afterward his family and friends established the fund in his memory. (Disclosure: I was lucky enough to be one of Christopher's many friends, and I currently serve on the board of the Fund.) Recently I spoke to his mom, Daphne Hallowell, who is the fund's guiding spirit. "I think it's wonderful that we could be part of these inspiring stories," she said. "It has really brightened things up at this time of year." How inspiring to transform an anniversary of grief into an affirmation of life and love-and what a totally appropriate way to remember a remarkable person.


text:
ClickSoftware develops software that is used by service companies to schedule and dispatch field service employees. Our software contains advanced decision-making algorithms that help managers optimize their business practices, helping them complete more calls per day, week, month, and year.
We are the biggest, most versatile company in this field, delivering a complete end-to-end mobile workforce solution to the service industry that is comprised of over 20 years of experience and more than 500 person-years in research and development. Founded in 1997 by Moshe BenBassat, ClickSoftware was a pioneer in employing complex algorithms and artificial intelligence in workforce management. Today, pioneering spirit persists, with innovative new features that leverage powerful emerging technologies.
Our solutions address the fundamental questions of job fulfillment for any service organization, providing unparalleled visibility and control of business operations. By automating this process, our customers are able to manage their service business more efficiently, saving costs and making customers happier.
With an exclusive focus on field service, our product and services teams can provide extensive knowledge on how to build more successful service programs in any industry, while increasing productivity and profitability.
Differentiate customer experience by automating mobile workforce management.View Demo View video
The Leading Mobile Workforce Management business and educational conferenceRegister Today


text:
Sure, there will always be haters, but to us, Valentine's Day is pretty great. One day of the year to celebrate the people you love instead of succumbing to the winter blues. We've rounded up the best beauty gifts for everyone on your list—including yourself. Even better? Every single thing costs less than $100. Just call us Cupid!
Stella and Bow Mean Girls "Full of Secrets" Barrette, $55
Ever since we first saw* Mean Girls* in 2004, we've been trying to make fetch happen. With the movie's 10th anniversary (!) right around the corner, Stella and Bow created a line of jewelry and accessories to celebrate. This "Full of Secrets" barrette is perfect for the Gretchen Wieners in your life.
Urban Decay Naked 3 palette, $52
It's everything you love about the Naked and Naked 2 palettes, in a flattering rose-gold variation. Buy it for your BFF and then make her share.
Topshop Beauty Lip Bullet in Back in the Game, $16
This lipstick is the perfect she'd-never-buy-it-for-herself hot pink. Opaque and densely pigmented with a satiny finish, the bullet-crayon hybrid is also incredibly easy to apply.
Harry's The Engraved Valentine's Set, $40
This set includes a Best of Beauty-winning Winston razor—engraved, so it's special and personal!—three blades, and a tube of shaving cream. It's a total bargain and will be as much a gift to yourself as it is to him.
Gucci Guilty Stud Pour Homme, $88
Spiked with pink pepper and patchouli, the scent is equal parts inviting and exotic, and it comes in a limited-edition stud-covered bottle for your very own stud. Sorry, we had to say it.
Owen & Fred Hey Handsome Shaving Kit, $65
On the surface, it's an average—if superstylish—dopp kit. But when he digs deeper he'll find a cute little message from you printed on the bottom. Outside observers (a.k.a. other guys in the locker room) will be none the wiser.
Philosophy Loveswept Fragrance, $46
Floral—but not at all heavy—and just a little citrus-y, it has a springtime vibe that we're especially craving in the middle of winter. The line also includes a body lotion, shower gel, and rollerball version of the fragrance.
A bouquet is nice, but a flawless complexion is even nicer. This moisturizing mask calms and tones skin, and is infused with rosewater and actual rose petals, so it's decadent enough for Valentine's Day.
Odin 07 Tanoke Candle, $65
You're probably thinking: A manly candle? It has a sleek black container and a woody, smoky scent with notes of black pepper and bitter orange. See? It is manly.
Blind Barber 90 Proof Strong Hold Pomade, $18
This Best of Beauty-winning pomade gives strong hold without any greaseball slickness or boy band crunchiness. Thank goodness he has you to steer him clear of both.
Dior Homme, $62
With notes of grapefruit, bergamot, and coriander, it's a bright, slightly spicy scent that's masculine without the hit-you-over-the-head-cologne smell. (And a major upgrade if your brother is the kind who has Axe-wearing tendencies).
GlamGlow Gift Sexy Set, $69
This set includes the brand's Supermud Clearing Treatment and YouthMud Tinglexfoliate Treatment, two skin-care superheroes. (And what's sexier than youthful, poreless skin?)
Diptyque Limited Edition Rosa Mundi Scented Candle, $65
This is the least grannyish rose candle we've ever sniffed: It's light, balanced, and not at all cloying. Plus, it's cute and pink.
Bliss Glamour Gloves & Hand Cream Set, $49
OK, these nylon gel-lined gloves aren't exactly sexy. But neither are winter-ravaged dry, cracked hands. Slather on the cream and put on the gloves during your requisite When Harry Met Sally viewing (it's that time of year!). Or better yet? Wear one of the the GlamGlow masks, light your new Diptyque candle, put on the gloves, and then watch the movie.
What are your favorite beauty products of the year? Tell us (it's for our 2014 Readers' Choice Awards!) and you could win a trip for
two to Ayana Resort and Spa in Bali.
• Tata Harper Talks Love, Skin Care, and the Best All-Natural Deodorant
• Allure Man: Valentine's Day Gifts for Guys
• [The Most-Wanted Valentine's Day Beauty Gifts


text:
The Kintampo South District is one of the twenty two (27) districts within the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana.
The District was created by the Legislative Instrument (LI) 1781 and was duly inaugurated on 24th August, 2004.
It lies within longitudes 10 20' West and 2010' East and latitude 80 15' North and 70 45' South.
Jema is the Capital of the Kintampo South District with an estimated population of about 7,868 while the total District population stands at 93,600.
The District shares boundaries with Kintampo North District to the North, to the South by Nkoranza and Techiman Districts, to the East by Atebubu and Pru Districts and to the West by Wenchi Municipal.
The district covers an area of about 1,774.85 km2 and comprises about 122 settlements.
There are other major and important towns including Amoma, Anyima, Apesika, Krabonso etc, which make up the district.
The population of the district according to 2010 population and housing census stands at 81,000 with 42,129 males 38,871 females.
- District Sublinks
- Other Links
- Other Officers
- Downloads


text:
Dracojan Skies Acolytes Final
(More game types: 1 Player, Adventure, Aircraft, Flash, Series, Shoot Em Up, Space, Spaceship, War)
This is the finished version of the Dracojan Skies Acolytes series where you would be able to save the game and use new weapons. Follow the adventures of Rick Kramer as he try to protect Ethonian's guardians, the Drakojans. Collect power-ups as well. Good
Arrow Keys - Move.
V - Primary weapon.
C - Special weapon.
X - Secondary weapon.
B - Boost.
Space - Use stage weapon.
1,2,3,4,5,6 - Select secondary weapon if collected.
|Add this media to your blog, MySpace or website!


text:
Show Summary Details
Quick Reference
A rat model of human membranous nephropathy; an autoimmune disease induced by immunizing rats with kidney extracts. The antigen is megalin (lipoprotein receptor-related protein-2; glycoprotein 330).
Subjects: Medicine and Health.
Related content in Oxford Index
Reference entries
Users without a subscription are not able to see the full content. Please, subscribe or login to access all content.


text:
Teresa Palmer & Benjamin Walker Enjoy Sunset Cuddle Session on 'The Choice' Final Poster (Exclusive)
Teresa Palmer and co-star Benjamin Walker look as happy as can be together in this final poster for their upcoming film The Choice, given exclusively to JustJared.com.
Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, the movie follows feisty medical student Gabby Holland (Palmer), who moves in next door to perennial ladies' man Travis Shaw (Walker), and it sends them both on a romantic journey neither ever dreamed possible.
Travis has always believed a serious relationship with a woman would cramp his easygoing lifestyle, while Gabby is all set to settle down her long-term boyfriend�"until an irresistible attraction between the unlikely couple upends both of their well-planned lives.
After a whirlwind courtship, Gabby and Travis wed and build a family together, making every decision hand-in-hand until one of them is forced to make the most important choice of their life alone.
A poignant and life-affirming celebration of love, marriage and family that explores the most heart-wrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive?
The Choice hits theaters on February 5, 2016! It also stars Alexandra Daddario, Maggie Grace, and Tom Welling.
Bigger poster below…


text: Blog Posts in March, 2012 Posted By Law Offices of Manuel Fajardo 14-Mar-2012 Looking Out for Fathers' Rights In the past, women were generally given more generous treatment by the courts when it came to divorce cases. They may be granted greater privileges in spousal support or custody of their children. The changing times have also called for a change in ... Continue Reading


text:
With a Lancia badge on the grille, the new Chrysler 300 will take another bow at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.
This entry was posted on Sunday, January 30th, 2011 at and is filed under .
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
Name (required)
Mail (will not be published) (required)
To Subscribe to Our Newsletters, Twitter or RSS Feeds
All contents copyright © 2009-2018, The Detroit Bureau. All rights reserved. Entries (RSS)
and Comments (RSS). Privacy Policy


text:
Liverpool brushed aside poor Newcastle United with a comfortable 3-0 victory this afternoon at Anfield with goals from Dirk Kuyt, Yossi Beanyoun and Lucas Leiva, keeping their hopes of catching up with Manchester United alive while reducing Newcastle's hopes of survival in the Premiership to nearly none. More
Arsenal were able to stretch their unbeaten streak to 20 games while ending their 3 years without beating Middlesbrough after a 2-0 victory over the North Easterners this afternoon at the Emirates Stadium. Cesc Fabergas led the gunners with both goals in a successful tune up before the Champions League match up with Man U on Wednesday. More


text:
Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about.
Summit County Alert will begin operating on a new software platform September 30; residents and visitors are encouraged to create or update their accounts and notification settings
Contact:Undersheriff Joel Cochran, Summit County Sheriff's Office970-423-8911, firstname.lastname@example.com
SUMMIT COUNTY – Summit County government is giving a major facelift to Summit County Alert, the community notification system used by local agencies to provide urgent and public-safety information to residents and visitors. Between Sept. 15 and 30, SC Alert will migrate to the CodeRED software platform, which offers more user-friendly interfaces and a more robust set of notification features and capabilities.
During the transition period, emergency messages will be sent using both the old and new systems. Beginning Oct. 1, all messaging will be delivered on the CodeRED system only.
"We're really excited about this transition," Summit County Emergency Management Director Rob Pearce said. "This new system is going to dramatically improve our ability to send targeted, time-critical messages to our community as well as provide mobile app options for the service."
Local government agencies use SC Alert to send emergency notifications by phone, email and text to keep community members informed of events such as evacuation notices, utility outages, water main breaks, wildfires, floods and hazardous materials spills. SC Alert is also used to communicate non-life-safety information, such as planned road closures, utility repairs and service interruptions.
The new CodeRED platform has the benefit of providing SC Alert notifications via the free CodeRED Mobile Alert app, which can be downloaded from the iTunes Store or Google Play. And app users can even receive location-based emergency notifications from other communities when they travel outside Summit County.
"If you were up in Steamboat Springs for the weekend, and an emergency arose, you'd be able to view notifications from Routt County government," Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons said. "And for our visitors who live in another community that utilizes CodeRED, they'll receive SC Alert messages when they're here."
Users may add phone numbers, email addresses and text numbers into their CodeRED accounts, and the system is compatible with TDD/TTY devices for those with hearing impairments.
Summit County is in the process of migrating user account information from the old platform into CodeRED, but not all users are capable of being transferred, because of key technical differences between the old and new systems. So Summit County is urging all current SC Alert users to log in to the new system and create a new managed account. Current SC Alert users will receive invitation and reminder emails from CodeRED this month, beginning the week of Sept. 19.
"We understand that this transition involves a little work on the part of our current 49,204 SC Alert users, but we're confident that CodeRED is a far better tool through which we can deliver critical information to our community," Undersheriff Joel Cochran said. "We encourage community members to log in to the new system, make sure their info is up to date and download the mobile app. If Summit County is having a really bad day, SC Alert is among the best ways we have to get in touch with you."
SC Alert was first launched in 2008 and has since been powered by Cooper Notification, which will soon cease providing and supporting community notification products under the Cooper brand.
To access the new CodeRED system, click the rectangular SC Alert button at the top of the Summit County government website (www.SummitCountyCO.gov). For more information, visit www.SummitCountyCO.gov/SCAlert.


text:
Free WRC Widgets
Cheap SHOUTcast Hosting
Browse Stations
Start Your Own Station
List My Station
Sign In
Want To Put Your Banner Here?
Live from the Mia
Your Station for Every Generation
105 votes
Rate 'Live from the Mia'
5 Out Of 5 (Very Good)
4 Out Of 5 (Good)
3 Out Of 5 (It's OK)
2 Out Of 5 (Could Be Better)
1 Out Of 5 (Very Bad)
R&B/Urban Top 40 Hip-Hop/Rap
'Live from the Mia' has had 67,553 visitors
Tune In!
Visit Station Website
About 'Live from the Mia'
Your Pernnial Station Music for everyone and everybody
Shoutcast Hosting
Get your shoutcast hosting through the best in the business! Who's that you ask? Us, silly!
• 99.9% uptime
• Fast & friendly service
• Best of all, it's really cheap!
And what's better than cheap? Free, you say? No, you can't have it free. We have to eat.
Omg, yay! Tell me more! »
How To Setup An Internet Radio Station
Interested in launching your very own internet radio station for free?
Read our step by step how-to guide! »
The No. 1 Broadcasting Software
When it comes to broadcasting software, SAM Broadcaster is the professionals choice for running their radio stations.
Professional Broadcast Software and DJ System
Streaming Internet Radio
UNBEATABLE Price, Features, Power
TOP Online Stations Rely on SAM Radio Broadcasting Software
Purchase SAM Broadcaster through Web Radio Central and save $20 USD!
See why you should choose SAM Broadcaster »
Contact Us
Copyright © 2006 - 2018 Web Radio Central. All Rights Reserved.
Thumbnail Screenshots by Thumbshots


text:
The Bush tax cuts are about to expire, paving the way for another election-year show down. What are the possible options for individual taxpayers, the deficit and the economy? Also, a federal judge blocks key parts of Arizona's new immigration law. On Reporter's Notebook, is America ready for an electric car? General Motors once said, "No." Now it says, "Yes." We hear about the Chevy Volt and its competitors.
Bruce Bartlett


text:
As a not-for-profit and self-funded organisation, fundraising provides a significant part of Ovarian Cancer Australia's income and we'd love you to get involved.
Organising your own fundraising event is very rewarding. It's also lots of fun and a great way to meet new people!
If you would like to register your fundraising event, please register here or email Emma Robinson/call her on (03) 9289 9777.
Here are a few ideas:


text:
Surefire | Surefire Batteries
ModernMarksman.com carries great selection of Surefire flashlight, Surefire weaponlights, Surefire tactical pens, Surefire muzzle devices, and Surefire batteries. Surefire makes everything you need for personal defense, tactical training, survival, emergency, and even prepping for the end of the world.
All Surefire Batteries orders get Free Shipping with purchase of $99.95 or more. Spend $199.95 and get upgraded to UPS 2-day air for free! Same Day Shipping on orders placed before 5:00 P.M. EST (2:00 P.M. PST) Earn Rewards Points with every order. All orders delivered outside Wyoming are TAX FREE!


text:
(KMOV.com) – Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly attacked a man with a hammer then fired gunshots at him Wednesday.
According to police documents the victim, a 53-year-old black male, was talking to his neighbor in the 4600 block of Enright Avenue when the suspect pulled up in a red minivan just after noon.
The suspect then reportedly began arguing with the victim over previous handiwork he had done at the home.
After the argument escalated, the suspect started swinging a hammer at the victim, striking him in the arms. The victim ran to his porch, and the suspect grabbed a gun from the van, firing four to five shots.
The victim was struck in the upper right leg. After being shot, the man went into his home and retrieved a gun. He returned fire, firing five shots at the suspect who then fled in his vehicle east on Enright.
The van is said to be a Dodge or Chrysler.
Police are investigating the incident.
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2018 KMOV. All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service, and Ad Choices.


text:
"A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--Knickerbocker Press.
the wasted hand which had dropped helplessly at his side. He had evidently died without a sound or a movement--died as quietly as he would have gone to sleep. Indeed, he looked as if he had just laid his old head against the padding of the chair and dropped asleep, and Pratt, who had seen death before, knew that he would never wake again. He waited a moment, listening in the silence. Once he touched the old man's hand; once, he bent nearer, still listening. And then, without hesitation, and with fingers that remained as steady as if nothing had happened, he unbuttoned Antony Bartle's coat, and drew a folded paper from the inner pocket.
As quietly and composedly as if he were discharging the most ordinary of his daily duties, Pratt unfolded the document, and went close to the solitary gas jet above Eldrick's desk. What he held in his hand was a half-sheet of ruled foolscap paper, closely covered with writing,
A great story, a clever and complexe plot with a bit of romance.
Strong and industrious characters that always have some last trick to try on
their adversaries.
Probably, the best of the author. I've read another book of him, a clever story but dully narrated, and downloaded this one almost by mistake, without recognizing the name, and while in this one the narrative is just acceptable, the rhytm is so much better and some twists of the intrigue
are impressive.
An opportunistic law clerk finds a means of blackmailing a newly wealthy woman. Will he get away with it?
Not quite either a thriller or a procedural, this crime novel is nevertheless one where the reader knows all and waits to see whether the characters will find out. It also suffers from the lack of a strong central character.
That said, it reads well, and the ending comes as a bit of a surprise.
One of the best crime novels I have found on this site. Not really a "mystery", as the crimes are clearly portrayed. The four-way game between the intelligent criminal, peripheral criminals, pursuers, and victims is brilliantly written. I agree with the "6 star" comment, this book really stands out.
If I could give this one 6 stars I would. It was good from beginning til the end.
Good, fast-paced crime story that's not a "whodunit" but a "will he be found out?" kind of tale. The characters were interesting, too. Worth reading.
This story centres on a missing will - the inheritance goes to the nearest relations of a factory owner after he and both witnesses are killed in an accident, but the will later turns up, and is found by the Linford Pratt mentioned in the blurb above. Im usually not very keen on books that reveal the criminals identity, but I enjoyed this, even though there were a few holes in it. It has romance, intrigue, money and murder - good ingredients for a crime (if not exactly mystery) novel.


text:
Our recognition by the South Florida Business Journal as one of the 50 fastest-growing companies is a testament to the teamwork and culture of MMI
BOCA RATON, FL. (PRWEB) August 21, 2015
Managed Maintenance, Inc. announced today that the South Florida Business Journal recognized MMI as one of its 2015 Fifty Fastest-Growing Companies. The list ranks 50 companies in the area for their financial growth over a two-year time span.
"Our recognition by the South Florida Business Journal as one of the 50 fastest-growing companies is a testament to the teamwork and culture of MMI" commented MMI CEO, Tina Lux-Boim. "Companies in every industry know they need to move faster and innovate quickly to survive, and this challenge is a massive undertaking. MMI helps our clients transform the traditional support and maintenance renewal businesses into flexible, responsive, flat organizations built for speed through automating renewals and quoting. ONEview, designed on an agile development platform, is the engine that provides a disruptive and competitive edge for our clients and has fueled our growth."
"The MMI Development Team has created the most dynamic and interactive cloud asset and support management application in the marketplace – and it is driving new recurring revenue streams and professional services opportunities for our clients," added Lina Sosa, Vice President of Business Execution at MMI.
MMI has garnered several honors in the past two years. Four MMI executives were named to CRN's 'Women of the Channel' annual list highlighting accomplishments of female executives within vendor, distribution, and solution-provider organizations, and the impact they are having on the advancement of the IT channel industry as a whole. MMI CEO, Tina Lux-Boim, who shared this honor with Ms. Sosa and two other MMI executives, was also named to the 'Power 50' and CRN's list of 2015 Channel Chiefs. "2015 is already an excellent year for MMI and new global clients position MMI for an even greater 2016" concluded Ms. Lux-Boim.
To be eligible as one of 2015's Fifty Fastest-Growing Companies, organizations are required to be privately held, based in Broward, Miami-Dade, or Palm Beach County, and be in business since 2010. Each company completed a survey that included key information about its organization, and required financial documentation tracking growth over a two-year period from 2012 to 2014. Companies are ranked on their net growth over this two-year time frame.
About Managed Maintenance Inc.:
MMI solutions take actionable data, and through automation and best practices, enable technology manufacturers (OEMs), their channel partners, distributors, and service providers to maximize service contract and equipment replacement revenues. Additionally, they help end-users ensure uninterrupted maintenance and support coverage. MMI offers ONEview, a SaaS application that helps businesses simplify and streamline the entire process of managing IT assets, warranties, and service contracts. Learn more at http://www.managedmaint.com.


text:
Linda Farrow 626 C7 Round Sunglasses
Linda Farrow 626 C7 Round Sunglasses
Rose Gold
Imbued with a sense of glamour and elegance, these luxurious round Linda Farrow aviator sunglasses are handcrafted entirely from 18 - 22 carat rose gold-plated lightweight titanium with contrasting peach nylon lenses. The frames are cut away to reveal the lens edge and create a contour, whilst slim, tapered temples are attached to the top of the frame with characteristic Japanese bulb tips and adjustable nose pads for added comfort. The Linda Farrow logo is printed in white on the inside of the temple.
62mm lens width
13mm bridge width
140mm temple length
13mm bridge width
140mm temple length
Enjoy complimentary express shipping on all orders to the UK, EU, USA & China. A $30 fee applies to orders shipping to the rest of the world.


text:
A h/t to TPT's Almanac for the reminder of this very famous and historic HHH speech.
As we have seen, at their respective conventions, Republicans have not changed, and the conservatives among them – the only members they tolerate after repeated purges – are still opponents of civil rights and pro-discrimination. Democrats are still the inclusive progressives, making speeches that hold up well across history.
It will be an embarrassment to conservatives as historians look back at this period that they were so regressive and so divisive, embracing all matters of discrimination and exclusion. President Obama echoed Hubert Humphrey's speech in Philadelphia in 1948 when he spoke about the arc of history. It is a particular shame that we must continue to rely on our judicial branch to overturn voter suppression laws, like those which were just overturned recently in Wisconsin, Texas, Kansas and North Carolina. Conservatives are still trying to keep minorities from voting — and shame on them for it.
Per the accompanying Youtube notes, this speech ranked 66 in the top 100 speeches of the 20th century.
Additional bits of history — this speech, like the ones this past week, were made in Philadelphia, 68 years ago. At that convention, instead of Bernie supporters, Conservative democrats walked out in protest to the addition of a civil rights plank that would correct the wrongs of Jim Crow. This makes it all the more poignant that this convention was addressed by a sitting black president.
Moderates did not want to upset the conservative 'Dixie-crats', but liberal democrats pushed the civil rights position. Wikipedia provides the details:
In response, all 22 members of the Mississippi delegation, led by Governor Fielding L. Wright and former Governor Hugh L. White, walked out of the assembly. Thirteen members of the Alabama delegation followed, led by Leven H. Ellis. The bolted delegates and other Southerners then formed the States' Rights Democratic Party ("Dixiecrats"), which nominated Strom Thurmond for President and Wright for Vice President.
…In the absence of three dozen Southern delegates who walked out of the convention with Thurmond, 947 Democrats voted to nominate Truman as their candidate (against 263 for Senator Richard Russell, Jr. of Georgia).
We have seen a variety of sources, from the conservative Wall Street Journal to Think Progress acknowledge that conservatives opposed civil rights, regardless of party, while the progressive wing of the Democratic party spearheaded the legislation in cooperation with liberal Republicans like the gravel-voiced Everett Dirksen of Illinois. From Think Progress:
…it simply highlights the fact that politics in 1964 were not
ideologically aligned. The main block of support for white supremacy was
a group of Southern Democrats, most of whom were very conservative on
all issues, and all of whom were very conservative on the issue of race.
They were joined in their support for white supremacy by a smaller
block of non-southern conservative Republicans. Conservative movement
organs like The National Review supported white supremacy, as did Barry
Goldwater who was the leading conservative politician of the time. It's a
very interesting historical fact about the United States of America
that for most of the twentieth century conservative southerners
generally belonged to the Democratic Party. But it's also true that if
you think of American politics in terms of the history of ideological
struggle, civil rights is clearly an issue on which the liberals were
right and over time conservatives came around to that view.
After the Cleveland and Philadelphia conventions this month, we can see that at least the GOP is undergoing a similar fracturing process between extreme conservatives, and moderates who are consistently repudiating the excesses of the majority right represented at the convention.
Now that we have seen the increasingly radical and more extreme right have attempted to hijack credit for civil rights, it is worth noting where the votes came from, and whom, to pass the subsequent legislation that was drafted by Hubert Humphrey as a continuation of his efforts in 1948.(wikipedia again):
Note: "Southern", as used in this section, refers to members of Congress from the eleven states that made up the Confederate States of America in the American Civil War. "Northern" refers to members from the other 39 states, regardless of the geographic location of those states.
The original House version:
- Southern Democrats: 7–87 (7–93%)
- Southern Republicans: 0–10 (0–100%)
- Northern Democrats: 145–9 (94–6%)
- Northern Republicans: 138–24 (85–15%)
The Senate version:
- Southern Democrats: 1–20 (5–95%) (only Ralph Yarborough of Texas voted in favor)
- Southern Republicans: 0–1 (0–100%) (John Tower of Texas)
- Northern Democrats: 45–1 (98–2%) (only Robert Byrd of West Virginia voted against)
- Northern Republicans: 27–5 (84–16%)
If the same vote were held in Cleveland, or in the Republican majority House and Senate, I would expect a vote that mirrored the conservative Southern Democrats and Republicans of 1968.
It is also worth noting that the right is STILL making many of the same arguments that went through the courts following enactment of the legislation. For example, Senator Rand Paul has promoted the position that businesses should have the right to discriminate for ANY reason, as a right of private property ownership. Humphrey was in the Senate representing Minnesota in cooperation with President Lyndon Johnson at the time this legislation, a direct extension and continuation of the policies in the 1948 speech, Again, Wikipedia has an excellent summation:
There were white business owners who claimed that Congress did not have the constitutional authority to ban segregation in public accommodations. For example, Moreton Rolleston, the owner of a motel in Atlanta, Georgia, said he should not be forced to serve black travelers, saying, "the fundamental question…is whether or not Congress has the power to take away the liberty of an individual to run his business as he sees fit in the selection and choice of his customers". Rolleston claimed that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a breach of the Fourteenth Amendment and also violated the Fifth and Thirteenth Amendments by depriving him of "liberty and property without due process". In Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States (1964), the Supreme Court held that Congress drew its authority from the Constitution's Commerce Clause, rejecting Rolleston's claims.
Resistance to the public accommodation clause continued for years on the ground, especially in the South. When local college students in Orangeburg, South Carolina attempted to desegregate a bowling alley in 1968, they were violently attacked, leading to rioting and what became known as the "Orangeburg massacre." Resistance by school boards continued into the next decade, with the most significant declines in black-white school segregation only occurring at the end of the 1960s and the start of the 1970s in the aftermath of the Green v. County School Board of New Kent County (1968) court decision.
In view of the acceptance of White Supremacists, John Birchers and others that were rejected by mainstream conservatives in 1948 and 1968 it is well past time that the right came out of the darkness of bigotry and regressive politics. It is time the right stopped trying to turn the clock back to Jim Crow and worse. It is time the right stopped their concerted efforts to make this a country that only acknowledges and gives preference and advantage to heterosexual white christian males (and even then mostly protestant males and crazy fundamentalists over Roman Catholics).
We've waited way to long already as a nation, especially a nation in the 21st century, not the 19th or shameful first half of the 20th. THIS is just part of what makes the 2016 election so significant.


text:
Meaghan and I went to see Eric Church at the Crystal Ballroom tonight. Despite being very hot in the concert hall the show was great. For those not familiar with his music, here are a few YouTube links to give you a taste.
YouTube: Love Your Love The Most
YouTube: Guys Like Me
YouTube: Hell On The Heart
Next month we're going to see Toby Keith and Trace Adkins at the Clark County Amphitheatre, and then in September we have tickets to see Brad Paisley. It's going to be a fun summer!


text:
Complete Multi-Story Reinforced Concrete Building
Customer Project
|Structural Engineering
|Raadschelders Bouwadvies b.v.
Dokter W. Nijestraat 78
NL-2064XD Spaarndam, Netherlands
Length: 28.5 m | Width: 14.6 m | Height: 17.8 m | Weight: ~ 1,750 t
Number of Surfaces: 73 | Materials: 2
The building rests on seven columns and two wall surfaces. The front part has an overhang of approximately 3 m.
Contact us
Do you have any questions or need advice?
Contact us or find various suggested solutions and useful tips on our FAQ page.


text:
SOURCE: Satmetrix
September 16, 2014 06:30 ET
Classes Will Educate Customer Experience Management (CEM) Professionals on Improving and Optimizing Customer Experience to Drive Financial Growth
Classes Will Educate Customer Experience Management (CEM) Professionals on Improving and Optimizing Customer Experience to Drive Financial Growth
SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 16, 2014) - Satmetrix®, the Net Promoter® customer experience management software company, is offering Net Promoter certification courses throughout Fall 2014 at a number of locations, including Denver (September 23-25), Austin (October 22-23), Melbourne, Australia (November 5-6) and the San Francisco Bay Area (December 9-10). The course curriculum includes best practices from the most successful Net Promoter companies, real-world examples and case studies to help illuminate key program elements, and thought provoking exercises to put key concepts into practice and help attendees improve their Net Promoter Score (NPS®).
The courses are tought by Satmetrix NPS experts who have been implementing world-class customer experience management programs for more than 10 years. Specifically, the courses will teach attendees how to improve the way their businesses are optimizing the customer journey in order to drive financial growth. To complete the course, participants must successfully pass an online examination after which they will receive certification and join a powerful network of over 4,000 NPS-certified customer experience professionals worldwide. The certification course was co-developed by Satmetrix and Fred Reichheld, and is the only official certification course and acreditation available to customer experience management practitioners globally.
"We look forward to the opportunity to offer Net Promoter certification courses to customer experience management professionals who are looking for insights and actionable strategies to increase customer loyalty, generate positive word of mouth, and reduce churn," stated Deb Eastman, Chief Customer Officer at Satmetrix. "Our participants will not only leave as Net Promoter Certified Associates but also bring a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective on customer experience management as a driver of revenue growth to their organizations."
Visit the Net Promoter website for more information and to register to attend:
About Satmetrix
Satmetrix is the leading provider of cloud-based Net Promoter® Software for companies of all sizes. As developer of the industry-leading Net Promoter® methodology along with Bain & Company, its applications deliver increased customer loyalty, reduced attrition, improved word-of-mouth, and a clear competitive advantage. With experience on more than 1,000 deployments in 40 languages, Satmetrix accelerates the success of customer experience efforts using Net Promoter. Satmetrix is headquartered in San Mateo, CA, with offices around the world.
NPS®, Net Promoter® and Net Promoter® Score are registered trademarks of Satmetrix Systems, Inc., Bain & Company and Fred Reichheld.
Media ContactJosh Danson
SATMETRIXEmail Contact
Media ContactJosh Danson
SATMETRIXEmail Contact
See all RSS Newsfeeds