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Ólafsdóttir, Guðbjörg Ásta , K. M. Westfall, R. Edvardsson, S. Pálsson (2014), "Historical DNA reveals the demographic history of Atlantic cod (Gadus Morhua) in medieval and early modern Iceland". Proc. R. Soc. B February 22, 2014: 281 1777 20132976: 1471-2954.
Lawrence, Derek Joseph, N. Luckai, W.L. Meyer, C. Shahi, A.J. Fazekas, P. Kesanakurti, S. Newmaster (2012), "Distribution of White Spruce Lateral Fine Roots as Affected by the Presence of Trembling Aspen: Root Mapping Using Simple Sequence Repeat DNA Profiling". Can. J. For. Res. 42:1566-1576.
Ishida, Yasuko, A.L. Roca, S. Fratpietro and A. Greenwood (2012), "Successful Genotyping of Microsatellites in the Woolly Mammoth".
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Matheson C.D., K.K. Vernon, A. Lahti, R. Fratpietro, M. Spigelman, et al. (2009) "Molecular Exploration of the First-Century Tomb of the Shroud in Akeldama, Jerusalem". PLoS ONE 4(12): e8319.
Matheson, C.D. , T.E. Marion, S. Hayter, N. Esau, R. Fratpietro and K.K. Vernon (2009) "Technical Note: Removal of Metal Ion Inhibition Encountered During DNA Extraction and Amplification of Copper-Preserved Archaeological Bone Using Size Exclusion Chromatography". American Journal of Physical Anthropology 140:384-391.
Lamers, R., S. Hayter, C.D. Matheson (2009) "Postmortem Miscoding Lesions in Sequence Analysis of Human Ancient Mitochondrial DNA" Journal of Molecular Evolution 68:40-55.
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Matheson C.D., G.C. Muller, A. Junnila, K. Vernon, A. Hausmann, M.A. Miller, C. Greenblatt, Y. Schlein (2008) "A PCR Method for Detection of Plant Meals From the Guts of Insects". Organisms, Diversity & Evolution 7: 294-303.
Carney, J., R. Fratpietro and S. Fratpietro (2007)"The Use of Cotton Swabs for Acquiring DNA for Genetic Analysis of Freshwater Mussels". Presented to the 2007 Symposium of the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society, March 13th – 15th , Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
Larcombe, L., P. Nickerson, R. Hoppa, and C. Matheson (2005) "Detection of a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in the IL-6 Promoter Region of Ancient Nuclear DNA". Infection, Genetics and Evolution 5(2):117-122.
Matheson, C., R. Praymak and S. Fratpietro (2004)"Mitochondrial DNA: Forensic versus Ancient DNA Perspectives". Presented to the 7th International Conference on Ancient DNA & Associated Biomolecules, July 10th – 17th, Queensland, Australia.
Matheson, C., R. Praymak, A. Lahti, P. Luukkonen, V. Tiesler Blos, and K. Vernon (2003) "The Ancient Populations of the Maya: Moving Towards a Regional Genetic Study". Los Investigadores de la Cultura Maya 11. Tomo 11.
Schmerer, W.M. (2003) "Reduction of shadow band synthesis during PCR amplification of repetitive sequences from modern and ancient DNA". Methods in Molecular Biology 226:309-14.
Schmerer, W.M. (2003) "Extraction of Ancient DNA". Methods in Molecular Biology 226:57-62.
Graver, A.M., J.E. Molto, R.L. Parr, S. Walters, R.C. Praymak, J.M. Maki (2000) "Mitochondrial DNA Research in the Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt: A Preliminary Report". Ancient Biomolecules Vol. 3 No.4 239-253.
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Thursday, November 05, 2015
Life Happenings
So much has happened since I last wrote on my blog. I have gained many great grandchildren and now have 21. There have been so many celebrations, pool parties, picnics, birthday parties. Have spent much more time with my brother, whose health isn't the best but he gets around fairly well with a walker. It's been a good weather year with no tornado warnings which is rare. A good friend has been mowing my lawn and now it is full of leaves that need to be raked. Thanksgiving is getting close and won't be long till Christmas too.
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Today is Taco Tuesday at Taco Johns restaurant where my brother lives. We love to go there on Tuesdays if the weather permits. Today was strong winds but it was sunny. Although it was chilly, we just dressed a bit warmer and headed for our favorite TexMex. I go to his home and he drives from there. It's kind of funny as we rarely actually get tacos. I love to try all the different things they have on the menu. Today I had a fried stuffed burrito which was excellent and my brother had a super burito. I try to try something new every time I go and I have never been disappointed. It is always a fun day with my brother.
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Thursday, April 02, 2015
Early Breakfast
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Monday, February 23, 2015
Very Cold Winter
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Welcome to the gallery of the 2012 winning images. We hope you enjoy them
Travel Photographer of the Year showcases the diverse world of travel photography and this is clearly evident from this year's gallery. Amongst the winners are some which are beautiful, some thought-provoking, some gritty or poignant, some controversial. All were taken by talented photographers - amateur, semi-professional and professional. And this year you can enjoy the HD videos too.
The winning images from Travel Photographer of the Year 2012 are displayed below and will be exhibited at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in London from 12th July to 18th August 2013.
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Travel Photographer of the Year 2012 - The Cutty Sark Award
Winner — Craig Easton, UK
Craig Easton is very fortunate in that his work takes him all over the world shooting in some wonderful locations with great people.
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The differing styles and graphic nature of Craig's two portfolios caught the judges' eyes with the stormy Scottish landscapes providing a stark contrast to the graphic images of Paris. These landscapes, from a personal project called "Dreich" (an old Scottish word to describe wet, grey, miserable, dank weather), aren't done justice when reproduced small on a screen in this gallery but the prints come alive with subtle moodiness.
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Young Travel Photographer of the Year 2012
Winner — Samuel Fisch, USA (age 15)
Samuel Fisch was born in New York City and has lived there his entire life. He has always been very interested in both visual and performing arts, but first became seriously focused on photography about three years ago, when he turned 12. He has taught himself about many different forms of photography by reading books and watching videos.
Although he enjoys many varieties of photography, his passion is travel photography. He loves to capture and preserve the memories of his travels and share his photographs with others. While he has been fortunate to travel outside of New York, he feels he is extremely lucky to live in New York City, as the diverse and exciting people and sights of his own backyard are a paradise for photographers.
At this point in his life he is not certain what profession he will pursue, but he knows he will always have a love for photography.
What the judges thought....
Samuel's images are remarkably accomplished for someone so young and inexperienced. He has captured four different elements of this story, within the Places & Faces theme, in four striking and engaging images. Again these images, shot in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, have only limited impact when viewed small online but the prints really brought them alive and they will be striking when viewed at the exhibition in 2013.
Despite his young age, Chase Guttman has already won several photographic awards, including the 14 years and under age group in Travel Photographer of the Year 2010. Since then his work has progressed and he is now starting to shoot photo stories rather than put together image selections from a destination.
What the judges thought....
Chase has an good eye for a picture and is showing the willingness to experiment with viewpoint and perspective which will ultimately stand him in good stead should he decide to pursue a career in photography. These images, shot in Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania at Lancaster County main horse event, show good observation and an awareness of perspective and composition. The judging panel chose him for the Emerging Talent Award as they felt this willingness to experiment would benefit from the direction, guidance and mentoring which the YPA offer.
Young Travel Photographer - 15 to 18 years old - Places & Faces
Winner — Matthew Gillooley, USA (age 18)
Matthew Gillooley originally got into photography because his older brother loved riding mountain bikes. Three years ago Matthew's parents got him an SLR for his birthday and he's been learning ever since. Although he generally photographs weddings and portraits, he had the chance to go to Kilgoris, Kenya over the summer. He was struck by the poverty that he found there, as it was his first time going to a third world country. This trip caused his perspective to completely change. It was no longer him trying to make a 'pretty picture'; rather, he tried making photographs that resonate with the viewer.
He loves photography because he believes that photographs can tell a story. It is for this reason that he wants to work as a photojournalist; he wants to help those in need by raising awareness with his photographs.
What the judges thought....
Photographers are often reticent to interact with the people in their photographs but Matthew has obviously taken the time to communicate with the children in his pictures, taken in Kilgoris in Kenya's Rift Valley, and the results are evident. He has not only given us an insight into these people but also an insight into their lives and the environment in which they live.
Young Travel Photographer - 14 years old & under - Places & Faces
Winner — Michael Theodric, Indonesia (age 10)
Michael Theodric is a young photographer from Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia. He started seriously capturing picture when he was 8 years old. "I asked my parent to buy me DSLR for my 8th birthday, and then I started to take photographs, and learn from my Daddy and his friends. I also joined a photography community and attended many workshops by local and international photographers, such as Tyler Stableford. I like photography very much because I can tell story from my pictures and make a lot of friends. I want to be a professional photographer someday."
What the judges thought....
Michael had two portfolios shortlisted in this category but this one really captured the attention of the judging panel. For a young photographer it is accomplished, for a 10 year old it is exceptionally strong, inviting you into the lives of these fishermen on Bagendit Lake in Indonesia and making you a part of their daily ritual.
Philip Lee Harvey completed his design degree and did his apprenticeship as a photographer before turning professional. Since then, he has worked in over 100 countries, ranging from Antarctica to the Sahara. His journeys have taken him to some of the world's most inhospitable and demanding destinations.
He has previously featured amongst the shortlisted and runner ups in the Travel Photographer of the Year awards but this is the first time he has won a category.
Philip refers to a Robert Louis Stevenson quote that he feels neatly encapsulates his attitude to his work. "For my part I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move." But more than that, Philip feels that it captures why most of us choose to travel. "It's as much about the feeling as the destination itself. People want to have amazing experiences, want to stand in awe-inspiring places, regardless of where that experience is to be found."
What the judges thought....
Philip has captured the groundnut harvest near Bagan in Myanmar in a set of beautiful, atmospheric images, combining his observational skills with an ability to do much more than simply document what he sees. The images draw you in and give you a sense of being part of the hard work, but also the celebration of the fruits of a year's labour and of sharing the day with these people as they return home contentedly at the end of the day.
Best Single Image in a Portfolio - People Watching
Winner — Timothy Allen, UK
Special Mention — Jino Lee, Malaysia
Special Mention — Timothy Allen, UK
Marsel van Oosten started his professional life working in the advertising industry. As an Art Director at various renowned agencies, he won numerous awards for his work, including one silver and two gold Lions at the International Advertising Festival in Cannes. Taking photographs began as a way for him to escape from life in the fast lane, but after a trip to Tanzania, things started getting more serious. Close encounters with the animals of the Serengeti fuelled his passion for wildlife photography, which soon became his speciality. Five years later he took the plunge and swapped his established advertising career for the precarious life of a nature photographer.
What the judges thought....
The sky is often overlooked when thinking about the wildness of this planet but what better example is there than the sky at night and the heavens filled with stars? Marsel's images were shot using small flashlights and he natural starlight to illuminate quiver trees in the Namibian desert.
Best Single Image in a Portfolio - Wild Planet
Winner — Michal Jastrzebski, Poland
Special Mention — Theo Bosboom, Netherlands
Special Mention — Sebastian Beun, Belgium
Special Mention — Sue Flood, UK
Special Mention — Daisy Gilardini, Switzerland
Special Mention — Chris McLennan, New Zealand
Lung Liu is a documentary and portrait photographer based in Vancouver, Canada. His work is influenced by his early childhood experiences as a refugee, when his family fled Vietnam on a small wooden boat and his subsequent experiences in a refugee camp in Macau. The sudden move to Canada at an early age has left him with a sense of wonder at how different the world can be from one place to the next.
Although he started his life in the sciences after receiving his degree in microbiology, his true calling was always in the arts. He started his journey in photography on his first road trip and, in a few short years, has won many awards and competitions as well as being published and exhibited widely.
What the judges thought....
Burning Man has been photographed many times before yet Lung has managed to produce a beautiful and artistic interpretation in four very different, yet uniquely engaging images. Burning Man is an unusual festival in which art features heavily. Lung has captured this with equally artistic imagery.
Best Single Image in a Portfolio - Journeys
Winner — Andrew Newey, UK
Special Mention — David Lazar, Australia
Special Mention — Jonathan Munshi, USA
Special Mention — Carlos Esteves, Portugal
Special Mention — Jason Edwards, Australia
Alessandra Meniconzi is a graphic designer and teacher, and self-taught photographer, who has been a semi-professional photographer for some years.
"When I was twenty years old, I took my first long-distance journey. It was in Kenya. And that is where I discovered how fascinated I was with travel. And like any other traveller, I carried a camera with me in order to share my feelings as a traveller with the friends I left behind in Ticino. I pedal, walk and move alone with my equipment for months on end in the most remote locations of the world. Photography is another way to express my personality. Pressing the shutter release of the camera materializes my feelings, my sensibilities, my character, and the way I see the world. The camera is not the issue; the true factor is who's behind it. In my images, mankind still belongs to its landscape but in a few years, those same men will be expelled from their own habitat. The modern world has even encroached into the most remote areas of our globe. My work is an invitation to reflect, which is perhaps nostalgic but it does not matter. Some of my photographs have been published in magazines, cards and calendars, and there are books featuring my work, and my dream is one day to work full-time as a photographer... "
What the judges thought....
Alessandra has captured the main elements of life for Siberia's Nenets, a nomadic people whose life is based around the reindeer herds - an often harsh environment - in a portfolio which offers pace, perspective and a personal view into the lives of these people. This portfolio mixes the gritty reality with great beauty.
One Shot - Water
Winner — Hilde Foss, Norway
Hilde Foss lives in Oslo, Norway, and makes a living as an independent consultant in IT and telecoms. Travelling and photography have been her favourite hobbies for more than a decade, and she tries to get a few months off to travel every year. The last few years her favourite destinations have been the polar regions, such as Svalbard and Antarctica, but she likes to look for amazing motives and situations on all continents. Her interest in photography has developed from holiday snaps to more focussed work, and most travelling is now done specifically for photography. After a few very inspiring photography workshops, she has recently started studying photography at The Open Collage of Arts in the UK.
What the judges thought....
This category was very difficult to judge because of the diversity of imagery but Hilde's image eventually came out on top because of its energy and dynamism, capturing a moment of man battling with water to great effect and leaving us uncertain as to which won. The image of this kayaker was shot at the Voss Extreme Sports Week on the Branseth River in Norway.
Runner Up — Timothy Allen, UK
Highly Commended — Joshua Holko, Australia
Commended — Kimberley Coole, UK
Commended — Timothy Allen, UK
Specializing in travel and nature photography, Enrique Lopez-Tapia has traveled to the farthest reaches of our planet. Deserts, jungles, volcanoes and mountains are among his preferences when making travel arrangements.
His work has been published in a wide range of travel and lifestyle magazines, as well as in many guidebooks and large format books. Enrique has worked with international organizations such as UNESCO and done photo shoots for various NGOs such as ActionAid and Médecins du Monde.
What the judges thought....
Enrique's portfolio of images has a lovely story telling quality combined with great emotion, drawing the viewer into the heart of the action at this Spanish festival, the "Rapa das Bestas" (Shearing of the Beasts) in Sabucedo, Spain. The portfolio gives the viewer a real sense of the action, the dynamism and buzz of this event.
First Shot - Big City
Winner — Anka Sliwa, UK
Anka Sliwa studied pedagogy and social work in Poland and also graduated with an MBA from the American InterContinental University. She currently works at the same university in London. She has been a photographic enthusiast since she was 16, when she first got to use her father's Zenith on a trip to Italy - where she ruined five film-rolls worth of pictures! This experience triggered off a wish to learn about the correct parameters and exposition. Since then she has been taking pictures experimentally, but over the past year she attended a few photography workshops and courses. Photography is her passion; so is travelling. She likes observing people, their behaviour, emotions, expressions and everyday life activities. Anka believes that the street can be a very inspiring place for a photographer and photography allows us to creatively engage with the world around us.
What the judges thought....
How do you sum up a Big City in one shot? It's not an easy task as cities have so many characteristics. The judges chose Anka's image because it sums up the isolation amongst all the bustle and noise in a striking image which makes you stop and look.
Runner Up — Natasha Semmence, UK
Runner Up — Nadia Townshend, UK
Commended — Monica Chien, Taiwan
Commended — Agne Subelyte, Switzerland
HD Video - Travel Shorts
Joint Winner — James Morgan, UK
Joint Winner — Marsel van Oosten, Netherlands
Biography - James Morgan
James Morgan is a photojournalist and filmmaker. The majority of his work is focused around providing supplementary narratives to environmental and human rights policy. His images have led campaigns for The World Wildlife Fund, United States Agency for International Development and the United Nations Refugee Agency.
He is also interested in wider ethnographic work, particularly concerning the meeting of indigenous cosmologies and the natural world; typically merging funding sources in order to tackle subjects beyond the scope of conventional editorial assignments.
Biography - Marsel van Oosten
See "Wild Planet" above.
What the judges thought....
These two short films illustrate perfectly the contrasting approaches to producing an HD video with a digital stills camera. James' video is all about the concept and the story, which he has executed brilliantly. Marsel's film presented altogether different challenges and shooting a time-lapse sequence with pans and zooms is much more technically challenging. Both winners have executed these differing crafts beautifully in their engaging 60-second winning entries.


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Entry to the Eco Living Display Centre is free of charge. However there may be charges for some workshops held at the Centre.
The Eco Living Display Centre was developed from an identified community need to have easy access to information about implementing sustainable living. The Centre itself was donated to the Shire from a developer on Bungower Rd and the building was sustainably retro fitted and ready for public viewing by January 2010.
Features of the Eco Living Display Centre
At the Centre you can see a range of water saving features including various water saving devices and appliances, a range of rainwater tanks, a grey water diverter and drip fed irrigation. The Centre also has many energy saving features including a range of different insulation types, solar hot water, solar power and several types of energy efficient lighting. The Centre features sustainable products including flooring, bench tops and decking material.
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Washington headed to Final Four in NCAA Tournament
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For the fourth-consecutive year, a Pac-12 team has advanced to the NCAA Tournament semifinals as third-seeded WASHINGTON swept Kansas and pulled off a dramatic comeback victory over sixth-seeded USC to earn a trip back to Seattle. It is the first trip to the national semifinals for the Huskies since 2006 and fourth for the program overall ... UW hosts the final two rounds of the NCAA Tournament in Seattle and takes on second-seeded Penn State in semifinal action on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. PT. Should the Huskies win, they would play the winner of the semifinal match between top-seeded Texas and 12th-seeded Wisconsin in the national championship game on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m. PT. All matches from KeyArena will be televised live on ESPN2.
The Pac-12 boasts a record 14 NCAA titles in women's volleyball. UW's appearance in the national semifinals marks the 30th time in the history of the NCAA Championships at least one league squad has advanced that far. The last team to win a NCAA title was UCLA in 2011.
A league-record nine Pac-12 volleyball teams earned NCAA Tournament bids, the most of any conference in the nation ... WASHINGTON is the top-seeded team in the Pac-12, earning a No. 3 seeding. Also seeded are No. 6 USC and No. 7 STANFORD ... ARIZONA STATE, CALIFORNIA and OREGON all make consecutive tournament appearances, while ARIZONA, COLORADO and UTAH return to the NCAAs for the first time since 2011, 2006 and 2008, respectively ... Pac-12 teams went an astounding 8-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament this year, winning in dominating fashion. League teams won 26 of 31 sets played in the first round. Collectively, the Conference has posted an 15-8 record so far in the tournament ... USC and STANFORD made it as far as the regional finals before the Trojans fell to Pac-12 foe Washington and the Cardinal suffered a tough 3-2 loss to Penn State ... At least one Pac-12 team has advanced to the regional finals in every year of the NCAA Tournament.
League coaches voted UW's Krista Vansant the Pac-12 Player of the Year and Pac-12 Freshman of the Year of honors went to USC's Ebony Nwanebu. Stanford's Madi Bugg was tabbed the Pac-12 Setter of the Year, while USC's Natalie Hagglund was voted the Pac-12 Libero of the Year for the third-straight year. UW's Jim McLaughlin was voted the Pac-12 Coach of the Year.
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Halloween was all treats and no tricks at the Seattle Aquarium this year! On the afternoon of October 31, Ivar's President Bob Donegan presented Seattle Aquarium President & CEO Bob Davidson with a donation check of over $20,000.
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LOS ANGELES — Mix up another batch of Ron Ron Juice.
The tanned misfits of "Jersey Shore" are down for a potential fourth season of their popular MTV reality series, which documents their hard-partying, slap-tastic lifestyle while living under one roof. Paul "Pauly D" Del Vecchio and his castmates said last month that they haven't signed up for another installment but would be juiced for more T-Shirt Time.
"There's been talk about doing another season," said Del Vecchio. "If it happens, I'd love to do it."
Del Vecchio's dream edition? Transplanting the mostly Italian-American cast to Italy. Jenni "J-Woww" Farley, Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, the hulk known for concocting his blend of alcoholic juice, share the sentiment, though Ron Ron warned he's "only got two more left in me, and then I'll go do 'Dancing with the Stars.'"
Before the cast could return to The Motherland or the ballroom, their Miami-set sophomore edition, which has continued to dominate in the ratings, will end Thursday with an episode featuring the gang road-tripping to Florida's Everglades for an encounter with, as Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi calls them, "crocodillies." Then, they'll be reunited on an Oct. 28 episode.
Polizzi and Del Vecchio are rumored to be filming their own MTV spin-offs, but the network declined to confirm any new commitments to programming related to "Jersey Shore." The cast's much-ballyhooed return to the boardwalk last July in Seaside Heights, N.J., will set the stage for the upcoming third season, likely to begin airing early next year.
"It's the same deal," said Vinny Guadagnino. "It's the 'Jersey Shore' you know and love. We never fail to entertain. We have a new roommate, and we stay true to who we are. Seaside Heights is not a complicated place. There's like three bars, three clubs and that's what you see, and that's what we keep doing. It gets funnier and funnier by the second."
Angelina Pivarnick, the feisty outsider who battled throughout the second season with the other self-proclaimed "guidos" and "guidettes," was replaced for the third edition by Deena Nicole Cortese, the "partner in crime" of Snooki, who recently completed community service stemming from her arrest for being drunk and disorderly on the beach in July.
Since the cast of "Jersey Shore" last partied together at the MTV Video Music Awards, the foul-mouthed twenty- and thirtysomethings have been working hard to extend their 15 minutes of just-add-bronzer fame. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino tangoed on and off "Dancing with the Stars," while J-Woww brawled on an episode of TNA Wrestling's "iMPACT!"
"I think we're all doing our own thing and taking this opportunity and making the best of it," said Ortiz-Magro, who is currently appearing in "Just Dance 2" commercials. "This gave us the chance to get our foot in the door, and I think we're all doing pretty good. We kicked the door wide open, and now we're just doing whatever we want at this point."
That mostly means hawking clothes, energy drinks, makeup, health supplements and an array of other products, including novels. Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, is scheduled to release Polizzi's "Shore Thing" in January. Just don't expect the cast to get into politics. Ortiz-Magro isn't interested in being a full-time role model.
"I'm not running for president," he said. "My job is to be in the shore house and have a good time, and that's what I'm doing, and there happens to be cameras around filming me. My job is to have a good time. It's not to be reserved. It's to go out and have a good time, go clubbing, go to the beach, cause a lot of drama. That's what America loves, obviously."


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30th > November > 2007 Archive
Dell hammered over record Q3
Some candy ass $63bn companies out there might find nine per cent revenue growth satisfactory. But not Dell.
Trade Commission probes HP-Acer patent spat again
A US commission, heeding Acer's petition, will investigate cries of foul play
Electrical supe charged with damaging California canal system
A former employee for a federally-owned canal system in California was charged with installing software that damaged a computer used to divert water out of a local river.
You've got OpenSolaris in my System z
Bitter adversaries IBM and Sun Microsystems have been adding a little sugar to their parley. Their corporate fisticuffs have even recently given way to hand-holding.
Dell moves 40,000 Ubuntu PCs
Dell agreed to ship PCs and laptops with the Ubuntu operating system after more than 130,000 people promoted the notion on the company's IdeaStorm web site. It would seem, however, that only a fraction of these zealots were willing to back their votes with cash.
Going green is good, but is it secure?
Quocirca's changing channelsThe environmental impact of IT is an issue under much scrutiny recently, but not much thought seems to have been given to the security consequences of "going green".
HP sets sights on more - and bigger - buys
HP might have bought a bunch of software firms in the last year, but it's got no intention of stopping.
DHS building handheld lobster spy-beam scanners
The world-famous US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working on astounding handheld lobster technology which could let operatives "see through walls, wood, concrete, earth, and steel". Just like lobsters can. (Hold on ...)
Samsung secures 2007 most inappropriate ad title
A round of applause this morning for Samsung and CNN for jointly securing the web's most inappropriate ad title of 2007:
Mobile phone cleared in S Korean quarry death
The 33-year-old South Korean quarry worker believed to have succumbed to a fatal mobile phone battery blast was actually crushed to death in an "accidental vehicular homicide", Reuters reports.
Ofcom sets new deadline for mobile number porting
Mobile phone networks must allow consumers moving to a rival network to take their mobile number with them and consumers must be able to receive calls on that number within two hours of moving to the new network, under new rules coming into force in 2009.
Watchdog criticises UK gov websites
The Directgov supersite has been labelled "Not Me Gov" at a hearing of the Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
NZ police cuff teenage botnet mastermind suspect
UpdatedNew Zealand police have arrested an 18-year-old suspected of masterminding the compromise of a huge network of one million compromised PCs.
New Ebola strain kills 16 Ugandans
Scientists have confirmed that a new strain of Ebola is responsible for killing 16 Ugandans close to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Reuters reports.
EU tunes in to DVB-H
Mobile TV has moved one step nearer to widespread roll-out as the European Commission officially selects DVB-H as the standard for Europe.
PS3 demand booms in Japan
Sony sold more PlayStation 3s in the last four weeks in its home territory of Japan than rival Nintendo sold Wiis, local games publisher Enterbrain said today. But another market watcher revealed Wii won out in the week to 25 November.
'Beer Hunter' lifts 40,000 pints of Guinness
Guinness's St James's Gate brewery in Dublin has been hit by an audacious raid in which an evidently thirsty man dubbed "the Beer Hunter" made off with 40,000 pints of the famous stout.
Nvidia GeForce 9s due Feb '08?
It's no surprise to learn that Nvidia's working on its GeForce 9 family of graphics chips, but until today we didn't know when the first of them will appear.
Mother of God seen on USB Flash drive
If you lose a file from this USB drive then you'd better pick your expletives carefully or you'll have the Good Lord, vengeful wrath and all, snapping at your heels.
Sidcup massive threatens Reg hack
FoTWVeteran Reg readers may recall a couple of websites called sheppeyscum.com and Chatham Girls - both now defunct but in their day providing essential guides to the UK's fight capital and bow-legged Medway chavettes, respectively.
Fasthosts customers blindsided by emergency password reset
Fasthosts has announced that "a number" of its customers'* FTP spaces were raided as a result of the major hack that triggered a police investigation last month. It has applied a system-wide reset of thousands of passwords as a result.
Boffins in live-monkey-brain robot weblink arms race
Battling scientists around the world are racing to be first to develop practical robots remotely controlled by harvested monkey brains over the internet.
HP delivers PC Q3 smackdown
Hewlett-Packard remained leader of the pack in global PC sales for the third quarter while Dell continued to lag behind.
Ford offers natter-interface car software in Europe
Ford will offer voice-operated controls on its European models, using software provided by Nuance, it was announced yesterday.
LG KU990 Viewty cameraphone
ReviewTouchscreen mobiles are destined to be a hot ticket for the foreseeable future, but with the touch-controlled KU990 Viewty from LG there's far more than screen-fingering novelty to tap your attention.
EU TV laws are coming
The European Parliament yesterday passed the Audiovisual Directive, which aims to modernise and consolidate laws governing video content however it is transmitted.
British teens score a C in international science poll
British kids have plummeted down an international league of science tests, research from the Organisation for Economic Development (OECD) shows.
New Zealander's Nokia explodes
Nokia is investigating why a New Zealand man's phone blew up while it was being recharged.
Hackers re-poison Google search results
Hackers have responded to a purge of malicious links within search results by Google with a fresh effort to subvert the search giant's page rank system.
IBM sues seller over alleged fake ThinkPad batteries
IBM has accused a New York-based spare computer parts company of trademark infringement in a bid to stop the firm selling what it alleges are dangerous fakes. It's demanding $1m for each claimed counterfeit use of its logos.
Nintendo DS to get movie, TV download service
Japanese gamers will soon be able to watch movies on a Nintendo DS, thanks to the creation of a movie download service for the handheld console.
Virgin downs 1and1 and Germany
Virgin subscribers spent yesterday without access to German websites.
Seagoing satellite launch stymied by La Nina
Seagoing space-rocket company Sea Launch has given up on attempts to boost a communications satellite into orbit from the mid-Pacific, blaming unusual ocean currents possibly related to the "La Nina" phenomenon.
Net to be whupped by TV in attention battle
Growth in TV watching will outpace internet for years to come, according to figures released yesterday. It means the pot of gold lusted after by internet video disciples will remain out of reach, if it exists at all.
Ofcom starts planning for the London Olympics
UK regulator Ofcom has published a discussion document outlining how it intends to manage spectrum allocations during the London Olympics and Para Olympics in 2012, and on most cases it's business as usual.
Random number bug blights FreeBSD
The FreeBSD project pushed out a brace of updates on Thursday to guard against a pair of potentially serious security vulnerabilities.
Nokia jumps on mobile ad-wagon
CommentIn its bid to bring the full internet experience to the mobile device, Nokia will need to formulate a clear strategy for mobile advertising, an important internet revenue driver, but also an area fraught with risks.
3 drags rivals into court over number porting
3 UK plans see its four UK rivals in court next week in the opener to what might turn into a £250m case, accusing them of making it difficult to customers to switch to the upstart network.
Moto says
hello goodbye to Zander
Motorola boss Ed Zander has been ousted as CEO by the firm's board of directors.
Google will chase chunk of US spectrum
Google has confirmed it's going to bid for a chunk of the US radio spectrum when the auction starts in January, making the announcement slightly ahead of Monday's deadline for all bidders to register their interest with the FCC (Federal Communication Commission).
Zoho users logging into other accounts by accident
Zoho users beware. There appears to be a nasty bug whereby a user logs in with their own credentials, but finds themselves logged into another user's account.
Fayrewood in bid talks
IT distie Fayrewood PLC revealed today that it has been in secret talks with a third party company which could lead to an offer to buy all or part of the firm.
Ugly view mars Windows Vista birthday
Like the queen, Windows Vista gets to celebrate two birthdays in close succession. November 30 marks the first, with the "business" launch a year ago at venues across the planet. Next January will mark the second birthday date.


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Since its establishment inKawaguchiCity, Saitama in 1938, Miyata has continued its pursuit of superior quality, meeting deadlines and reducing costs while meeting the demands of the times as a supplier and manufacturer of die cast products.
In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, Miyata established a new CI and implemented a complete corporate makeover. It also established a new "environmentally friendly" factory in the Izumizaki Industrial Area inFukushimaPrefecture. With a computer-controlled, state-of-the-art automated line and highly accurate quality control system, the new factory started operation in December, 1990.
Delivering total quality together with the times. Miyata is committed to moving into the future and giving back to society through the production of superior quality products that offer total customer satisfaction. We look forward to your continued support and encouragement.


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How Search Engines Work
A search engine is a searchable database of websites. Search engines work by taking a "snapshot" of the web. They have special programs called "spiders" or "robots" that go out on the Internet looking for new information, which they bring back to be indexed in the database.
Search engines differ in how much of the Internet they look at, how often they index what they find, and how they organize and present their findings. Most search engines use mathematical formulas to rank or weight your results, based on factors like how often the words you searched for appear in the retrieved documents, or whether they are in the title or in the text, etc. No search engine covers every website that is out there. Because of this, you sometimes need to try your search in several search engines, or use a meta-search engine.
Search engines create temporary "databases" of internet sites: think of it as a "snapshot" of the web. Each search engine uses a different method to determine which sites to list when you do a search--that's why the results vary so greatly. In general, these are some of the factors that are taken into account:
Your search term is in the URL
When you search for a particular keyword, like weather, most search engines will look for that keyword in a site's URL. However, even if a site is at www.weather.com, that doesn't mean it will automatically be first on the list. Variations in search algorithms can make seemingly unrelated links float to the top and obvious links disappear. For example, we searched for Farmingdale University using Webcrawler and AltaVista, and none of our pages were the first ones listed. Our pages were listed in WebCrawler along with some unrelated pages that had the words "farmingdale" or "university" somewhere in the text.
Your search term is in the title
Another factor considered is the title of the page. This is the phrase that appears at the top of your browser, above the navigational buttons. In HTML, the title is defined using the <title></title> tag. In other words, whatever words are placed between <title> and </title> in an HTML document will be indexed by most search sites. Theoretically, if a site has the word movie in its title, it's more likely to be listed when you do a search for movie sites.
How often--and where--your search term appears in the text
Some search engines--like AltaVista, Infoseek, or Excite--send out spiders that actually retrieve the full text of the pages they visit. So when you do a search for a word, such as College, they look through the pages in their database and return a list of the ones that include the word College. One factor that determines how high a particular page appears on the list of results is how many times the word you searched for appears. So a document that mentions College seven times will probably be listed ahead of a page that mentions College once. If you search for a phrase, like New York, documents that include the two words close together should appear higher on the results list than a document that includes the word new and then the word york five sentences later.


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Graphics processing is notoriously poor on netbooks. These are laptops that are meant as supplementary devices for writing email or surfing the web, not to run 3D games. Most netbooks, in fact, ship with basic graphics processing abilities at best. Still, there is one big option in the netbook GPU space, and whether you go for it or not depends largely on whether better graphics processing power is worth reduced battery life to you.
Almost all netbooks come with Intel's own integrated GMA 950 chipset. With its 400MHz core, the GMA 950 chipset works fairly well for light tasks. Since it supports DirectX 9, it can handle old 2D and even 3D games pretty well under Windows, and it's perfectly capable at rendering your desktop or even standard-definition videos. Where the GMA 950 chipset falls apart is in rendering high-definition video or more modern 3D games, and since it only supports Direct X 9.1, it can't even render all of Windows 7's visual enhancements.
If you want to use your netbook for gaming, to watch high-definition video, to render movies or to get the full Windows 7 experience, then, you need a better chipset. There's only one choice here: NVIDIA's ION chipset. Featuring NVIDIA's GeForce 9400M GPU (the same GPU found in many laptops, such as Apple's MacBook series), ION supports Direct X 10.0 and OpenGL 3.2 and is fully Windows 7 certified. It boasts up to ten times faster graphics and video transcoding than the GMA 950 chipset. ION's not going to handle Crysis, but it will allow you to play a smooth game of World of Warcraft on your netbook.
Still, as in everything with netbooks, the more power the hardware has, the more power it slurps up. Battery life with the ION chipset simply isn't as good as with the GMA 950 chipset. However, considering the fact that modern netbooks usually have up to eight to ten hours of battery life, shaving a couple of hours off the top might not be a deal-breaker for you.
If you're OK with spending a little more money for better graphics at the expense of battery life, ION is our recommendation.


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'Paul the Octopus' stars in movie
July 28, 2010 | Posted by Chris
"Paul the Octopus" -- variously described as "psychic" and "oracle" for its success in correctly predicting the winners of 8 World Cup matches this summer, including the tournament's championship game -- is the subject of a new movie by a duo of Beijing-based film companies, Digital Journal reports. Spearheaded by the China Film Group Corporation and Beijing Filmblog Media Company, the movie is set for release next month, and despite its official title The Murder of Paul the Octopus, little else has been revealed about the film. The octopus has become hugely popular in China, which has a large number of soccer fans: the Shanghai World Expo has issued a special stamp in the creature's honor, and Taobao.com, the leading online Chinese retailer, is marketing an array of octopus-themed goods. Paul the Octopus' popularity has done more than just spawn quirky merchandise -- it has also helped raise the price of octopus by over 37% in some places in Beijing, and vendors note that "there are some customers buying octopus for pets."


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Stayhealthy® Joins Hooper Holmes to Provide Complimentary Web-Based Biometric Screenings to All Participants at Care Continuum Alliance Conference
Demonstrates new web-based biometric screening system as powerful agent in improving outcomes, reducing healthcare costs
Oct 12, 2010, 08:30 ET
MONROVIA, Calif., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Stayhealthy, Inc. an innovative, privately owned health solutions company in health and fitness measurement, announced that it will join Hooper Holmes at Forum 10, the leading conference in wellness, prevention and chronic care management October 13-15 to offer real time screenings to thousands of healthcare decision makers. Earlier this year, Stayhealthy announced the adoption .of its Stayhealthy Total Body Composition Management System™ into the offerings of Hooper Holmes Health & Wellness, a leading provider of services that extend the reach of healthcare providers to expand access, fill gaps, and coordinate care. The Stayhealthy Total Body Composition Management System™ is a breakthrough innovation in the measurement of health and fitness levels.
Hooper Holmes, Official Engagement Sponsor at the conference held Oct. 13 to 15 in Washington, D.C., will be offering the Stayhealthy screenings as part of a suite of biometric screening solutions. Christopher J. Behling, President of Hooper Holmes Health & Wellness said, "The new landscape for wellness and care management demands solutions that drive real and lasting behavior change. One of the challenges has been accurately measuring progress and impact on a regular basis. We are excited to have added the Stayhealthy Total Body Composition Management System to our solution as we help health management companies engage more participants, gather more data, and drive real and lasting behavior change that improves health and lowers healthcare costs."
According to Stayhealthy executives, body composition is a far more clinically accurate measure of health and health risk than the typical total body weight, or Body Mass Index (BMI) metrics long used as health indicators. Body composition analyzes total body weight in two categories – "good pounds" or lean mass, versus "bad pounds" or excess body fat. It also analyzes hydration, the amount of water in the body.
An unhealthy body composition ratio may be a precursor to elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels, type II diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.
"Engagement is the next frontier in the care continuum. We are excited to have the opportunity to help our customers drive ever-higher engagement levels in their programs," said Behling. "The Stayhealthy system provides enhanced means of accurately measuring body fat, which is a key risk factor in the onset of certain diseases through an online interface that engages participants at every level of participation."
John Collins, CEO of Stayhealthy, Inc. explained, "What is unique in the Stayhealthy approach is the science and research behind the solution, and the bundling of the technology into a HIPAA-compliant, web-enabled wellness management system easily used by employee and plan sponsor alike."
Individuals can set goals, view results, and monitor their progress over time via a personalized, secure dashboard. Employers or corporate wellness providers can review results across an entire workforce or group. "As sponsors monitor trends over time, they will be better equipped to create support programs to drive long term behavior change, and in turn, reduce healthcare costs," said Collins.
Collins continued, "Two key components are at the heart of the Stayhealthy Total Body Composition Management System: Bio-impedance based devices, along with a server-based set of algorithms that actually perform the body composition analysis." The algorithms have been developed and validated through research and extensive clinical studies conducted at the University of Southern California Medical Center. The Stayhealthy Total Body Management System's technology is FDA Class 2 cleared.
The results of the most recent two-year clinical study were published in the June 2010 issue of the peer-reviewed journal, Nutrition Research.
About Stayhealthy
Stayhealthy, Inc., based in Monrovia, CA, is a privately owned health solutions company committed to changing the way the world measures health and fitness. At the core of the Stayhealthy solution is its advanced web-enabled, clinically researched technology for accurately and consistently measuring individual body composition. Developed over more than fifteen years of research and clinical validation, Stayhealthy links this technology to its revolutionary activity monitor to bring a complete solution to individuals attempting to proactively manage their health. The Stayhealthy Total Body Composition Management System™ allows individuals to understand their health status, set goals for improvement and monitor progress. For the sponsor of a program, the Stayhealthy system provides comprehensive reporting at a population level, so overall program performance and progress can be monitored and adjusted as necessary. Stayhealthy solutions are ushering in a new era of proactive health management at the consumer level. More information is available at www.stayhealthy.com.
About Hooper Holmes
Hooper Holmes (NYSEAmex : HH ) is a leader in collecting personal health data and transforming it into useful information, enabling customers to take actions that manage or reduce their risks and expenses. With a network of thousands of examiners, Hooper Holmes can arrange medical exams anywhere in the U.S. and deliver the results to its customers. Hooper Holmes provides a complete service for wellness, disease management, and managed care companies including scheduling support, fulfillment of supplies, blood collection kits, medical screenings, lab testing, and data transmission. The Company also provides the Diabetes Know Now! program, which combines an online diabetes risk assessment and at-home diabetes laboratory test kit to help people gauge their risk for having or developing diabetes.
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements, as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements are our ability to successfully implement our business strategy; uncertainty as to our working capital requirements over the next 12 to 24 months; our ability to maintain compliance with the financial covenant in our credit facility; our expectations regarding our operating cash flows; and the rate of life insurance application activity. Additional information about these and other factors that could affect the Company's business is set forth in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2010. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
SOURCE Stayhealthy, Inc.


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Monday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Digital Domain vetting ignored critical reports, dire finances
Infatuated with the idea of building a digital animation college in the heart of downtown, West Palm Beach leaders ignored dire warning signs about Digital Domain before a deal that cost the city $2 million and put in jeopardy a $10 million city-owned property.
› Jacksonville Farmers Market looking to grow into 'destination'
Farmers markets have become a trendy thing in recent years. Every Saturday, the fruit-and-veggie vendors set up at the Beaches Green Market and Riverside Arts Market. They set up in Fernandina Beach, St. Augustine, not to mention parking lots here and there. Long before those sprouted up, for more than 70 years, the Jacksonville Farmers Market has been on Beaver Street.
› Downtown Orlando space starting to recover
Downtown Orlando's office market is recovering at a faster rate than the Central Florida market overall, according to a new report by Cushman & Wakefield Inc. The vacancy rate for the central business district during the third quarter was 17 percent, down from 18.5 percent a year earlier.
› Cruise megaship terminal is an idea still just off Tampa Bay's horizon
To save its cruise ship business, Tampa might have to move it to Pinellas County. It's a shift that could make a lot of money for both sides of the bay, according to Richard Wainio, the recently departed director of the Tampa Port Authority.
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The railroad bridge over the Platte River is seen here converted to a rail-trail. Photo by James Holtgrewe, May 2012.
This line was built in 1886 by the Republican Valley Railroad and came under the control of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad two years later. It was known as the "Kearney Spur" under CB&Q.
The line was abandoned in 1976 in favor of trackage rights over a nearby parallel Union Pacific line.
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C.W. Post knocks off West Chester
Dragon tallies game-winning goal to lead Pioneers to upset
WEST CHESTER, Pa. -- After tying the game up with 56 seconds to play in regulation, No. 7 C.W. Post advanced to the semifinal round of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference tournament after sophomore midfielder Carlee Dragon scored the game-winner in the second overtime to defeat third-ranked West Chester on Tuesday afternoon.
C.W. Post improves to 10-7 overall after the victory and will face top-seeded Shippensburg from the West Division, at Shippensburg on Friday. With the loss West Chester slips to 14-4 on the season.
West Chester took an early lead in the game as Alisha Moran scored on a rebound shot from the left post in the eighth minute.
It looked like the Golden Rams were going to close out with the win until the Pioneer offense came alive in the final minute of the game and senior defender Helene Bruckner tipped in a shot on a feed from freshman Lyn-Marie Wilson at 69:04 to knot the game at 1-1.
The teams played a scoreless frame in the first overtime. Then, with just under 10 minutes played in the second overtime, Dragon took her own rebound and fired it back into the cage for the golden goal.
Senior goalkeeper Devon Trenkle made a career-high 14 saves in goal to keep the Pioneers in the game. Kristin Arnold made seven saves for the Golden Rams on the day.


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Deborah Esayian oversees the sales and business development operations of all three of Marketron's product lines including radio traffic, mobile and interactive. A former product manager with Procter & Gamble and Novartis, she guided the growth of several popular consumer brands in the OTC and packaged goods industries. In 1994, she founded Next Generation Radio, a new business development enterprise that returned millions in lost business to the industry. She has managed radio stations and sales teams and, over the past 10 years, trained and developed over 4,000 salespeople, publishers, editors and managers in local media across the globe in using creative engagement solution techniques to monetize their websites. Deborah holds a B.S.N. from the University of Virginia and an M.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. Recognized as one of the Most Influential Women in Broadcasting, she is the recipient of many industry awards recognizing her crossover skills and experience in sales, marketing and software technology.
How has your life experience made you the leader you are today?
I grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. Wilmington is a unique place because it is home to DuPont, a global chemical company, along with several other corporate companies. Growing up there, the DuPont Family story and its legacy had a profound impact on me; even at a young age, I had a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and was drawn to this idea of creating something out of nothing.
As I grew older, I continued to take risks. When discussing a job opportunity with the radio industry, I asked the hiring manager to first bring together some of his colleagues to talk about my ideas for how to meet the company's objectives - it was a huge risk, and I thought, "If it doesn't work, I can stay in product management or go back to nursing!" At the end of my presentation, the execs came back with a job contract, and the risk paid off!
I have continued to take risks, and encourage my peers to do the same.
How is your nursing experience helpful in your position at Marketron?
Being a good nurse requires emotional stability, empathy, flexibility, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and quick response, and, while it may sound like a crazy parallel, all of these same skills are required when selling software.
In both positions you must be a very capable translator. You have to simplify complicated concepts and applications into workable, practical, day to day solutions. Software should solve a problem. To accurately diagnose the problem, you must do a proper assessment, ask questions, read non-verbals, listen well and empathize with the business owner - feel their pain in a genuine way. Finding the right treatment, or in this case, software solution and application, is the key to a happy customer.
How do you maintain a work/life balance?
I have to confess, I'm not great at that - especially as I start this new role. But, living in Florida, the outdoors is a big part of my life. When you are on the road as much as my position requires, it's important to live in an environment that allows you to easily recharge and refresh during down time - Southwest Florida is part of my secret sauce to keep energized and creative.
What have the highlights and challenges been during your tenure at Marketron?
Throughout my tenure, first at Emmis Interactive, then, after Marketron acquired us, I've worked with hundreds of radio stations - of all sizes and in all kinds of markets - helping them expand their brands beyond broadcast to online and mobile, or move their backend operations online for traffic and ad sales and, generally, help the radio industry progress into the digital era. The most challenging aspect for me is making the client's perceived risk of approaching the business differently less intimidating. But it's all worth it because watching our clients succeed and grow in ways they never thought possible is the most gratifying feeling you can have in business.
What advice can you offer women who are seeking to narrow the gender gap in technology?
Technology can sometimes be seen as an arrogant industry - women are brilliant at counteracting that impression with great communications skills, genuine and warm style and empathy for the end user experience.
I think the most important lesson I've learned has been that anything, within the technology industry or otherwise, can be solved by thinking differently and fostering creative solutions. There's always a way to handle an obstacle as long as you approach it with compassion and resourcefulness. I'm not much for playing the gender card, I believe that when you simply produce results and always try to do excellent work, you will earn natural respect and erase any prejudices that might exist. So for me, it's all about creating positive impact - not about gender distinctions.
What do you think is the biggest issue for women in the workplace?
I think that the biggest issue for women in the workplace is women not believing in themselves. Female empowerment needs to be practiced and preached in the workplace. Along those lines, women need to take control of their own lives and work towards situations that make sense for them - job sharing, working remotely, sabbaticals, etc. These are more possible than ever before, and women need to take advantage of those opportunities.
What are your thoughts on Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In book and the movement?
I agree with Sheryl Sandberg, that women should not be afraid to "lean in", no matter their industry, whether male-dominated or not. Women share the responsibility of encouraging themselves as well as each other. We bring tremendous strengths to the work environment, and we all should embrace those strengths and use them to our optimal advantage.
How has mentorship made a difference in your professional and personal life?
I've had some mentors that have had a profound affect on my life, in both the personal and professional aspects. I learned a lot from Doyle Rose, former president of Emmis Broadcasting, as well as Judy Ellis former Vice President and New York City Market Manager of Emmis Broadcasting who went on to an even larger role as Operating Officer for Citadel Communications. Both gave me enormous opportunities, tremendous freedom to achieve my goals and rock solid support. My most precious memories, however, are of our many trips and business meals together where we talked about how to successfully implement change in an organization that needs to reinvent itself.
Which other female leaders do you admire and why?
Among the female leaders that I admire is Ellen J. Kullman, CEO of DuPont. She graduated from the same high school that I did in Wilmington, Delaware. She has helped to pave the way for women in executive-level jobs, and is the first female to lead the DuPont Company in its two hundred-plus years of existence. Ellen was ranked fourth on Forbes' list of 100 Most Powerful Women in 2011.
What are your hopes for the future of Marketron?
I hope Marketron will continue to thrive and revolutionize the broadcast industry, offering products and services that will redefine broadcast radio as a cross channel medium - and introduce the power of cloud-based data solutions that bring huge advantages to thousands of broadcast stations - radio and TV - across the country.


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Member profile - Kerry Loughhead
This month we speak with Kerry Loughhead, LGMA (SA)'s newest board member.
She speaks about her very busy role in Local Government, her love of overseas travel and her upcoming Netball comeback!
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Developments at other State LGMA Associations
LGMA (SA) is part of a National Federation along with LGMA associations in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
Each state runs events and professional development programs for the local government sector and LGMA (SA) members are welcome to attend these events at the member rate.
Click on the map to find out more about each state..
Congratulations to all!
Local Government Manager Magazine goes digital!
The National Office is preparing for the launch of the first ever digital LGM, scheduled for distribution in the second half of November.
Essential reading for everyone working in local government, the new publication will be accessible to everyone from all devices including desktops, laptops and tablets, and available through all browsers.
Featuring rich media, interactive content and a direct link to an extensive range of further reading, the digital LGM offers readers an advanced and engaging experience.
The digital LGM will be delivered to you directly through this publication, and it can also be accessed anytime from www.lgma.org.au. Stay tuned!
Rural Management Challenge
On 9 October, seven council teams came together in beautiful Renmark to compete in the second annual Rural Management Challenge.
Each team played the role of the Management Team of the District Council of Galeforz and took on numerous tasks and surprises throughout the day using their enthusiasm, intellect and teamwork.
The winning team was announced at a Celebratory Dinner that evening.
Congratulations to the District Council of Yorke Peninsula (pictured above) and also to the Runners Up, Mid Murray Council. (pictured right)
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LGMA (SA) Women's Network Annual Conference
02 Nov 2012 9:00 AM • National Wine Centre, Adelaide
CEO Network Forum Two: Governance: the "How"
12 Nov 2012 1:00 PM • Robin Hood Hotel, 315 Portrush Rd, Norwood
South Australian Local Government Financial Management Group
SALGFMG 2012 Conference
2012 Professional Leaders Program (PLP)
We are excited to announce the launch of our new program: the Professional Leaders Program. This program will be co-delivered by the University of Adelaide's Executive Education Unit and is the next step from the Emerging Leaders Program.
On completion of both programs, 2 of the 12 credits needed to earn an MBA will be granted. To earn a Graduate Certificate, only 2 more credits are required and to earn a Graduate Diploma 6 more are required.
The PLP has been designed to both complement and build on the skills developed through the LGMA (SA) Emerging Leaders Program.
The Emerging Leaders Program primarily focuses on building the interpersonal and people skills required by Managers whilst the purpose of the PLP is to develop analytical capabilities. Capabilities in areas such as: legislative context, finance, operations and strategy
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Commencing Feb 2013
Registrations Close 23 November 2012
Scholarship available for rural members
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Civics and Economics
by George Cassutto
George Cassutto is an award-winning author who developed curriculum for the PBS series "The Democracy Project," consulted on the PBS "Thomas Jefferson" documentary, and developed curriculum for the Discovery Channel and US News & World Report. Civics has been designed to cover concepts using group activities, simulations and Internet activities that will bring the content to life for middle school students. Teachers are supported by an easy-to-use pacing guide for this full-year course, with lesson plans designed for 90-minute block schedules. Comprehensive daily lesson plans provide the out-of-field teacher with step-by-step support, including descriptions of teacher-tested classroom activities that engage, apply and extend learning. Daily class notes are correlated to lesson plans and are available in PowerPoint or as overhead masters. The student workbook includes all activity sheets and handouts. This instructional system will work with any Civics textbook.
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