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Beach Amadores is an Man-made beach and its really great for the families and children who would like to play in the sand. Snorkeling is also great there as there is no waves and on the coastline you have a man made bulwark to prevent the waves coming close to the beach.
The beach has a huge selection of restaurants or shops where you can buy some souvenirs from Gran Canaria. The Beach is surrounded by two hotels Gloria Amadores beach is really great for swimming basically its one of the best beaches on Gran Canaria just really not easily accesible as you have to either rent a car or go by bus. If you are staying in Playa del Ingles give it a go as normally the weather is much better in Amadores.
For example if its cloudy in Playa del Ingles in Amadores its normally sunny with a 5 degree temperature difference. Puerto Rico is in 15 minute walking distance from that beach there is a special path that you can you to walk on the coast line and you can enjoy the magnificent views of Gran Canaria. The blue marina water will make you feel like you are in the Carribean islands soaking the sun and charging your batteries for when you come back to your home.
The sand on the Amadores beach is one of the best I have ever touched, it doesnt stick to you but you may build castles with it, so after the beach session all you need to do is flicker off the sand and you may as well go to the nice restaurant after.
I highly reccomend this beach of Gran Canaria as its one of the most beautiful beaches even though its man made, it has everything you need. Very close to Puerto Rico, good weather, no wind and also good for snorkeling.
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text: VILSECK, Germany -- The numbers are staggering; more than 5,000 children in the United States annually swallow or insert button cell batteries into their nose or ears.The trend is worrisome, and as electronic toys become increasingly smaller and smaller batteries more powerful, the odds of children putting batteries in their mouth, ears or nose become more likely, said Thomas Zirkelbach, Safety Manager for Bavaria Medical Department Activity."It will happen because we were all little ones, and we put things in our mouth that we shouldn't have and probably even swallowed it," Zirkelbach said. "If that should happen, immediately seek medical assistance. Go to a doctor." Parents need to understand the dangers associated with a child accidently ingesting a battery, Zirkelbach said, and what they can do to prevent a child from getting a hold of these batteries. Most batteries contain lithium, zinc or other heavy metals with properties like alkaline, said Lt. Col. Gayla Wilson, BMEDDAC's Deputy Commander for Nursing. When the elements are introduced to a moist environment like the nose, mouth or ear canal, electrical charges or chemical reactions can serious damage tissue. The battery and mucus can cause ulcers or other complications."Research has shown that most of it occurs in people below the age of 5," Wilson said. Statistics show that about 89 percent of people were able to recover the battery before there was any damage, but even a few hours of exposure to a moist tissue could cause ulcers, Wilson said. Damage has been known to occur within an hour."If you had a battery out and can't find it and there is a small child around who may have ingested it, it is better to seek medical attention and let us rule it out," Wilson said. "While you think it might pass and not be a big deal, it could cause substantial problems internally, so please seek medical attention."The same advice is encouraged for a battery that is stuck in an ear or nostril. "Be cautious; like alcohol or lighters keep batteries out of the reach of children," Zirkelbach said, who is a former Emergency Medical Technician. "Based on my paramedical experience, parents should not attempt to remove the batteries from the nose or ear."Parents should seek medical attention and allow experts to remove the object from the child's nose or ear, Zirkelbach said.Wilson agrees."Don't try to self-extricate," Wilson said. "By you trying to go in and fetch it, you're going to push it down further and will create an increased likelihood of an ulcer being formed."Preventing batteries from getting into a child's possession is the safest way to avoid a visit to the emergency room, Zirkelbach said."If parents do give their kids toys that are battery operated, they should consider sealing the battery compartment," Zirkelbach said. "Make it childproof. Be proactive in a way to mitigate the risk from the batteries being exposed to kids."Wilson had similar advice."Keep the batteries locked up," Wilson said. "Keep them away from children and make sure that the toys that hold the batteries have a screwed mechanism or something that is going to keep those batteries in place." "It truly is vital that those batteries stay out of the reach of our small children," she said.

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FRANKLIN — St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office detectives have arrested an 18-year-old Patterson man on one count of second-degree murder in the January shooting death of a Bayou Vista woman.
Marcus Jay Hamilton, 1715 Guyther St., Patterson, was arrested at 10 p.m. Thursday, St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Traci Landry said in news release Friday.
Hamilton is accused of shooting and killing Keyiona Chenevert on Jan. 21 in an apartment on Three B's Lane in Bayou Vista, Landry said.
Chenevert was shot once in the head, Landry said.
St. Mary Parish law enforcement officials are "safe-guarding" much of the information detectives have gathered since the shooting "to protect the integrity of the ongoing case," Landry said.
No bond has been set for Hamilton, Landry said.


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- Emotional Connection- Sometimes partners find themselves emotionally disconnected. They do not know how to offer support or show concern in the way the other needs. People have different emotional needs. If you find yourself giving the kind of love you would want but it is not being received with acknowledgement, your relationship would benefit greatly from learning new emotional connection skills. Relationships will not thrive in the absence of a strong foundation of trust and security.
- Sexual Intimacy- I often meet couples that have not been sexually intimate for many months, sometimes even years. There is a dynamic of avoidance that is being maintained and must be confronted in order for sexual activity to resume. This topic is particularly difficult for couples to talk about. Our work will provide you with a safe language for communicating sexual needs and a deeper understanding of how and why things have gotten to this point.
- Communication Skills- With all of the ways in which to stay in contact, our expectations of our partner's availability have risen, sometimes beyond what is reasonable or realistic. It is difficult to say, "I'm sorry, I am busy," without offending the other. We will negotiate the terms of daily contact in a respectful manner so that each partner's voice is heard, and come to an agreement about acceptable expectations of partner's responsiveness.
- Premarital Counseling- It is vital for couples to prepare for marriage responsibly. Too often I hear, "I wish I knew this before we got married." Life will always be unpredictable, but there are certain topics that must be openly discussed prior to making a lifetime commitment (i.e. literally and figuratively "signing" a legal, financial, emotional and familial contract). We will delve into family of origin to better understand what each of you has learned about love, and discuss the current state of relationships with family members.
- Dating Guidance- It is hard to know who to listen to when it comes to looking for a partner. Sometimes you are still grieving the loss of a past relationship, even if it is not your most recent breakup. There are ways to date more efficiently. I take a very hands-on approach in terms of helping people with their dating profiles, facilitating the dating process, and giving specific instructions on what to say and how to date for success. Many people find themselves attracted to those who are not compatible for them because they look for who they think they "should" be with, rather than who is "right" for them.
- Family Boundaries- According to family systems theory, there exist generational patterns of behavior, (most commonly- divorce, infidelity, estrangement) that create cycles of dysfunction in families. Identifying these patterns, whether they are related to mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, parental neglect, etc. must be carefully considered and examined closely, if you want to break the negative cycles in your relationship and future family.


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Are you a home inspector who's thinking about moving to another state but are concerned about all the questions surrounding re-launching your inspection business, too? Follow the roadmap laid out by author and InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector® Gabe Semenza by reading Tips for Relocating Your Home Inspection Business, and learn from his first-hand experience.
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New inspection article: Inspecting Residential Interior Doors
Interior doors in homes are often given little consideration as to their construction, especially when builders feel compelled to save money any way they can. But inspecting them for specific conditions, such as installation and operability, can help make a big difference in the overall quality of the home. Read Certified Master Inspector® Aaron Miller's article reflecting his 40 years of on-the-job observations inspecting homes in his new article, Inspecting Residential Interior Doors.
New inspection article: Inspecting Brick Veneer in Residential Construction
Brick is one of the sturdiest and time-tested building materials available. It also requires specific installation techniques and maintenance in order to perform effectively. Read Certified Master Inspector® Aaron Miller's article reflecting his 40 years of on-the-job observations of the many challenges involved in inspecting brick veneer in the new article: Inspecting Brick Veneer in Residential Construction.
New inspector marketing article: Hit Up the Neighbors with Your Annual Inspections
Wouldn't it be great if you had several clients all located in the same neighborhood? Read our new article that describes a marketing strategy that's so simple, you'll be smacking your forehead as you rush out to buy stamps: Marketing Tip for Inspectors: Hit Up the Neighbors with Your Annual Inspections.
Inspection and consumer article newly translated into French: Echelles Escamotables de Grenier
For Canadian and other French-speaking members, post this InterNACHI article on your website, which has been newly translated into French, and explains the safe use and potential hazards involved with attic pull-down ladders: Echelles Escamotables de Grenier.
Turn a $10 flashlight into a $95 flashlight in 10 minutes
Hey everyone,
I thought this video might be interesting to y'all. Using a cheap flashlight, a new bulb, and some better batteries, this guy turns a $4 flashlight and $6 worth of parts into a $95 ultra-bright flashlight:
Structural Inspection of a House training video released.
NACHI.TV has just released a new, online training episode titled: Structural Inspection of a House. It is an excellent 18-minute video produced especially for home inspectors.
NACHI.TV releases all new, online video course: How to Perform Deck Inspections.
- 42-minute online video;
- 80 photos, diagrams and custom graphics;
- 5 quizzes;
- a 25-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool);
- instant grading;
- a downloadable, printable Certificate of Completion; and
- accreditations and state approvals.
The course covers the following categories:
- Introduction
- Decks and Similar Structures
- Decks Defined
- Porches
- Verandahs
- Balconies
- Patios
- From the Ground Up
- Deck Load
- Footings and Posts
- Wood Decay
- Moisture and Wood Decay
- The Pick Test
- Support and Connections
- Girders and Beams
- Ledger Connections
- Overhangs
- Framing Around
- Cantilevered Decks
- Bracing
- Connections and Fasteners
- Posts and Rails
- Guardrails and Supports
- Decking
- Board placement and Support
- Stairs
- Stringers, Risers and Treads
- Lighting
- Handrails
- Electrical Receptacles
- Receptacle Requirements
- Weatherproof Receptacles
- Other Considerations
- Location and Egress
Take the online video course, How to Perform Deck Inspections now.
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InterNACHI Founder Nick Gromicko quoted in WebMD article.
The WebMD article deals with home winterization. Read the entire article here: http://women.webmd.com/home-health-and-safety-9/winterize-your-home-10-tips
New article: Concrete for Exterior and Structural Walls
Typical wood-frame homes may be less expensive and quicker to construct compared to other types, but their ability to withstand environmental threats can pale in comparison to homes that are constructed using insulated concrete forms for their structural components. Read about the pros and cons of using these two standard construction methods, and why ICFs may come out on top, in Concrete for Exterior and Structural Walls.


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In this three-part tutorial series we'll be building an Etsy clone with Angular and Stamplay. Stamplay is a great development service that handles much of the server and API based stuff for developers.
This means you as a developer can focus on the things that matter most to your users; things like user interface, interactions, and the overall usability of your applications.
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In our Etsy clone, we'll be able to:
- Register users
- Let users buy and sell
- Sellers can pay a listing fee to post products to the site
- Buyers can view all products by shop and category
- Buyers can search
- Buyers can purchase products through a secured payment gateway (Stripe)
That may seem like a lot of work, but Stamplay will handle a lot of the logic for us like speaking with the various APIs (Facebook, Stripe, and more).
Let's take a quick overview look of Stamplay before we get into our Etsy Angular clone.
Stamplay: API Lego for Developers
Stamplay is a web-based development platform that gives developers an incredibly fast way to build fully integrated applications. Stamplay handles the trouble of talking to many different APIs for you so you don't have to.
Build apps using APIs as building blocks, code what matters, and ship products faster than ever. Try it for free now.
Some of the APIs that Stamplay talks to for developers are:
- Dropbox
- GitHub
- Angellist
- Stripe
- Twilio
- Firebase
- Slack
- Mailchimp
- Google Drive
- and more
That's a giant list and there are more that can be integrated.
How Does Stamplay Work?
Stamplay works by allowing developers to define tasks, very similar to IFTTT (if this then that). You can use their convenient GUI and Stamplay will handle the integrations, no code required!
Some tasks that can easily be set up are:
- If a user logs in with Facebook, then add a notification to a Slack Channel
- If a Stripe charge is made, then add a record to a Google Drive spreadsheet
- If a user interacts with your site, then reward them with some gamification choices
Stamplay Parts
Per the Stamplay docs, here is a diagram for how the platform works.
The Stamplay workflow consists of five different parts.
- User Management: Stamplay handles registration (by email and social)
- Components: The building blocks of Stamplay applications
- Tasks: The IFTTT style parts of your app. Triggers and events
- APIs: Components and tasks are exposed through an easy to use Stamplay generated API
- Hosting: Host your application on the Stamplay infrastructure and use your own domain
For more information, check out our previous blog post Build an AngularJS App with Stamplay.
Our Demo App: Building an Angular Etsy Clone
We will be using the Stamplay platform to help us create an Etsy clone. Stamplay will handle much of the backend, the database, the APIs, social login, and more.
Let's take a more in depth look at what we'll be creating.
App Requirements
The demo application we are going to build will be able to:
- Let users signup with Facebook or their email
- Users can add/edit/remove items from their shop
- Users can purchase a product (one at a time)
- Users can comment on products
- Users get notified via email when they sell an item
- Users get notified when one of their products receives a comment
- Users can search products
What Stamplay Will Handle
Luckily for us, thanks to Stamplay, much of this can be handled without a single line of code! These are the parts Stamplay will do for us:
- Registration through Facebook authentication
- Registration through user email
- The entire database layer
- Linking products to stores
- Linking products to categories
- Searching for products
- Emailing users
- Billing securely through Stripe
Stamplay effectively lets us not worry about the following:
- Working with the Facebook API
- Working with the Stripe API
- Working with the Mandrill API (sending emails)
- Creating our database schema (linking products to stores/users and categories)
- Creating the server-side API so our front-end (Angular) can use our data
Since Stamplay handles all of the above for us, we get to focus on the UI of our application.
What We Will Handle
Since Stamplay handles all of the above for us, we get to focus on the UI of our application. We'll be using Angular and ui-router to build out the front-end.
We'll have six different pages to our application:
- Home Page / Grid of Products
- Shop Page
- Shop Admin Page
- Single Product Page
- Add Product Page
- User Profile Page
Before we can start building out the front-end part of our application, let's focus on the back-end, the Stamplay side of things.
The Stamplay Backend
Handling all of our server-side part of our application is a breeze since it will all be configured within the Stamplay dashboard.
If you haven't already, go ahead and create a free Stamplay account and let's get started!
Once you sign up for your account, you can create an application. Here is the main dashboard where you can create a new application. I've already created an app for what we're building called
We also have the demo app from our last Stamplay article: Build an AngularJS App with Stamplay: The IFTTT for Developers
Once you've created your demo application, you can click on that application to see that app's dashboard.
Stamplay will also handle hosting your application for you and they'll provide you with a live domain. In our case, it is: https://angularetsy.stamplayapp.com/.
Initially, our application will have convenient Stamplay instructions to get started.
Data Modeling
The first step to take is to make sure that our database is mapped out so that we can have a solid foundation for our application.
The main objects we need in our database are:
- Users (Stamplay handles these for us)
- Shops
- Categories
- Products
- Pictures
- Orders
Let's look at those more in depth. Here are the fields for each of those objects. Notice that some of these fields have relations to other objects (ie Products reference the Categories).
These objects will be the foundation of our database. We'll go through and configure each one in the Stamplay dashboard. Just click on Objects->Add in the left navigation and let's create our database.
Categories will be the simplest and just include one field.
It is very easy to create this field. Just type
name into the Properties -> Name field and notice that Type
String is already selected. Add the property and we're good to go! It's that easy to build out our database.
Default Properties Every time we create a new object, the default properties already present are
dt_update. These are:
- owner The relation to the user that created this object. This way we will automatically know which user created a product or store.
- dt_create This will provide us with the DateTime that this object was created
- dt_update This will automatically update when this object is updated so we will always know when the object was last used
These pictures will be assigned in our
products objects. By separating them out into their own objects, we make them reusable in case we have multiple products that use the same photos.
Products will be one of the most important parts of this application so we'll start with those.
|relation with categories
|array of strings
|array of strings
|relation with pictures
Since we already created the categories and pictures, the Type dropdown adds these relations as choices. Stamplay will handle the foreign key stuff for us so we don't have to link our objects together ourselves.
Also notice that relations are an array of the
ids of the related objects. So one specific product, there can be multiple categories and multiple pictures.
Shops will be very simple and only require a few fields. We'll reference the products that belong to this shop.
|relation with products
Orders object will hold information about each purchase. Every time a user purchases a product, a new order will be created. These are the necessary properties:
|relation with products
Now that we've created our objects and our database, usually we would create an API to access this data. That way we can provide the API to users and allow them to build on our information. Stamplay handles this for us and that's just another thing you don't have to worry about.
Let's explore the API that Stamplay provides us.
The Dynamic Stamplay API
We'll be using this more when we get to the Angular side of things since this is the API that we will interact with.
If you click on the API CONSOLE link in the left navigation, you'll see the console where we can call our API and see how our data will come back.
This really helps us when building our applications because we can demonstrate and examine just how we can get information from our API. This is like how you can examine the Facebook API using their Graph API Explorer.
For example, with the Facebook Graph API Explorer, I can grab my user information using the
GET https://graph.facebook.com/v2.4/me endpoint.
Testing the Stamplay API
Let's test a few of the Stamplay endpoints so we can see how things work.
Creating a User
We don't have any users in our database yet so let's create one. We're going to use the API console. Under the Operation dropdown, select Create user. Notice that this is a
POST request as you would normally see in a RESTful API.
On the Angular side of things, you can see the API URL that we'll be using:
We can also run requests as certain users so we can test permissions. Go ahead and press Send and below you'll see the response from our Stamplay API.
We get an error back because we haven't actually filled out any fields (email, displayname, password) while trying to create this user.
Let's fill out the form above in the Body params section.
Now when we create this user, we'll get a good response back. By default, Stamplay will return the newly created item in its response when you create something new. This is the same for custom objects we created like
products and
Getting Users
Now that we've created this user, we should be able to get this user from the API right? Correct! Let's go back up to the top of our API Console page and select Get users from the operation dropdown.
This will be a
GET request to
/api/user/v1/users. Press Send and let's see the results.
403 - Forbidden
"error": {
"message": "Not authorized",
"status": 403
By default, Stamplay will set the permissions to accessing users to "Private". There are a few ways around this. For now, during development, we can set the default permissions to public.
Another option is we can also change the user we are accessing this information as. Let's go back up to the top of our API console and type admin into the Run As dropdown.
Now when we run the query, we get the new user that was created.
Custom Objects (Products)
For those custom objects we created earlier (products, categories, pictures, shops, orders), Stamplay will handle all the API endpoints for those as well.
In the API Console dropdown, when we select Get all objects, you'll see a new dropdown is available in the API URL section. We can select any of our objects that we created earlier.
Stamplay dynamically builds the API for us based on the objects we created. Pretty neat stuff.
Let's use products and examine the API endpoints available to us:
|Get all products
|`GET /api/cobject/v1/products`
|Get product by attribute
|`GET /api/cobject/v1/products/find/{owner/category/name}`
|Get product by id
|`GET /api/cobject/v1/products/{id}`
|Get objects activities
|`GET /api/cobject/v1/products/{id}/activities`
|Create a product
|`POST /api/cobject/v1/products`
|Update a product
|`PUT /api/cobject/v1/products/{id}`
|Update a product's attributes
|`PATCH /api/cobject/v1/products/{id}`
|Delete a product
|`DELETE /api/cobject/v1/products/{id}`
Let's create a sample product.
- Use Create object from the dropdown
- Select products in the API URL
- Add a Name for the product
Now we have the new product returned to us.
It will be that simple when we are calling this API from the Angular side of things!
Your API Is Live
Just to drive home the point that Stamplay really handles the API side of things for us and gets our application as production ready as possible, we can even go into our browser and view our API from there.
In our application, since Stamplay is hosting for us, we can look at our application at:
Our API is available publicly to use now!
Examining Data
The last thing we'll do in this Part 1 tutorial will be looking at the Data tab in the left navigation. This is just a convenient place to look into our database and see the records in there.
If we click on Data -> User, we'll see the user we created.
Also, we can click on Objects and see the tabs for all our custom objects. Click on Products and we'll be able to see the new product (Macbook from the Year 2030) in the list.
We can add rows and export from here. A very convenient way to look through our database.
Facebook Integration
The last thing we'll do in this Part 1 of this tutorial is to handle Facebook logins. We'll be able to interact with the Facebook API, and handle login and signup, all without a line of code!
Facebook Application Credentials
Since we want our users to sign up with Facebook, we'll need to head over to https://developers.facebook.com/ and create a new developer app.
Select Website and once you get your app created, we'll be able to grab two things that we need from Facebook to integrate with Stamplay:
- App ID
- App Secret
These two things can be found under Settings -> Basic.
Also, let's make sure that our Site URL is configured correctly to point to our Stamplay site URL. If not, then Facebook won't let us authenticate.
Now keep those in mind and we have to do one more thing in Facebook to make sure that everything works with Stamplay. We have to set a Redirect URI so that Facebook will know where to redirect our users after they have authenticated themselves.
Under Settings -> Advanced in the Client OAuth Settings, enter your Stamplay app URL in the Valid OAuth redirect URIs field.
Great! Now we're all set to go back into Stamplay and integrate with Facebook.
Note: When you set up "Facebook Application Credentials" , Under Settings -> Advanced in the Client OAuth Settings, http://localhost:8080 should be entered along with the Stamplay app URL in the Valid OAuth redirect URIs field.
Integrating With Stamplay
Now that we have our App ID and App Secret, we can plug those into Stamplay. Go to your Stamplay dashboard again and under Users you'll see an Authentication link.
In this section, we can integrate with multiple services to provide social authentication for our users. And in typical Stamplay fashion, it's all super easy to use and set up.
Let's click into Facebook and add our credentials. You can even change the
scopes so that you can request more information from your users as they login.
By default, Stamplay Facebook logins require:
- public_profile
- user_friends
Testing Facebook Login
Now that we've hooked up our Facebook credentials, Stamplay provides a convenient API URL to handle logging in with Facebook. Let's go there now and see our Facebook login in action.
Just like that we have Facebook login!
Now once you authenticate yourself, you'll be redirected to your application since we set that in the Redirect URI.
Go into your Stamplay dashboard again and under Data -> Users, you should be able to see the new user you just authenticated with Facebook.
Normally a process like Facebook login would take a considerable amount of time and we've done it here with Stamplay with exactly 0 lines of code.
Up Next
That's it for Part 1 of this series. Hopefully that gives you a good rundown of how Stamplay can help build out the infrastructure of your application in very little time. We've been able to:
- Host our application
- Create our database schema and link the necessary parts
- Have a usable API to access our database
- Handle CRUD and create a user and a product
- Login and Register users with Facebook
- Have a solid foundation moving forward
All of this accomplished without a single line of code and in mere minutes.
In Part 2, we'll deal with the magic API lego part of Stamplay where we'll be able to integrate Stripe, Mandrill, and more just as quickly. We'll also be starting up our Angular application and hooking it into our backend we've started here.
In Part 3 we'll really focus on the front-end and build out our Angular application on this great foundation we've set up with Stamplay in Parts 1 and 2.
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Forty years ago, Logan spent one amazing night with a cocktail waitress — and witnessed a murder. Now an anonymous tip summons him to Atlantic City, promising answers to a gangland mystery spanning the decades. But as Logan slashes and claws his way toward the truth, he finds himself caught between an old flame and a fiery young woman — at least one of whom hides a deadly secret. Written by Stuart Moore (WOLVERINE NOIR) with art by Tomm Coker. (DAREDEVIL NOIR).


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Procedural shift
Committee communication debated
By LISA BOWERS
Journal Staff Writer
MARQUETTE — The Marquette Township Board will be changing the way its committees and departments report their progress.
During its regular meeting on Tuesday night, the board discussed different ways to provide direction to committees as well as improved reporting practices.
One of the central points of discussion was an upcoming public hearing date that had been scheduled by the Planning Commission.
A letter from Township Trustee John Markes took specific issue with hearings that will be held Wednesday for the purpose of of the proposed zoning text amendments to define and regulate short-term rentals, tiny homes and accessory structure types, because he felt the board had not been formally informed of the committee's progress or intent.
"These issues would be of important interest to many of our citizens, and most of the casual followers of township activity will assume that when a public hearing has been scheduled it has the tacit support of the board," Markes's letter states.
Township Supervisor Lyn Durant said uniform reporting practices from township committees and departments were necessary to keep the board and the public informed.
"I have troubles with the liaisons and reports and not getting any kind of communications from some of these folks," Durant said. "We have 21 committees and that doesn't include more than a half a dozen of legislative groups like the DDA and the Board of Review. Our people should know what is going on with these committees, and if they are meeting on a regular basis, we need to know about it. My whole argument is, these committees are arms of the board, we are supposed to be directing them on what to do. Whether that's the planning commission, or the rec committee. I just want to make sure that we are being told what is being worked on out there, and I am looking for help on how to encourage that."
Markes asserted everything should start with the board.
"The board are the elected officials who should be indicating policy and indicating what they would like committees to work on," Markes said. "Committees need to be communicated with, that if they have something that they suggest that they work on, they come back and ask the board — talk to the board about it, and see what the board's feeling is. Because the board can't have a wild cannon out there, you just can't."
Clerk Randy Ritari said suggested the best way to work with the committees would be to communicate prior to setting up an agenda for the work the township wants to accomplish in that year.
"I think our plan of work for the following year should include the committees," Ritari said, "And they should tell us what is going on and we can tell them whether to continue that course for that year, or what we would like them to work on for that year. "
Trustee David Weigand, who also serves on the Planning Commission and Road Committee, said he did not agree with some assertions of other board members.
"I guess I am going to take exception with some of the things that have been said here. With respect to the road and rec committees, I would challenge any member of the board to point out anything those committees have done that the board has not been asked about first," Weigand said. "They haven't spent any money that the board has not authorized them to spend."
Weigand said he was especially concerned about the assertions by other board members regarding the Planning Commission, because the Marquette Township Board gets a copy of commission's monthly minutes in MTB meeting packets.
"I would point out to the board that the pedestrian connectivity was approved by this board in October of 2016," Weigand said. "With respect to tiny homes and short term rentals, (they) have been discussed since September of 2016, So it's been over a year that these have been discussed and they are always in the minutes. And I know that as long as I have been on this board, there have always been updates with respect to them. Everybody knows about that, the board has talked about that on numerous occasions. The planning commission isn't out there doing anything that the board doesn't know about.
"I am suggesting that it is board approved, because the board knows exactly what the planning commission is working on. They are following the procedures outlined in the bylaws, and the final step in that procedure is to have a public hearing."
Durant said going forward, a monthly verbal report from select committee chairs or the township board liaison should resolve the problem.
"I am just looking for the communication side of things, that its not necessarily just what's in the minutes, but in these conversations as well," Durant said. "I am not saying anything was done improperly. It's looking at the agendas that are longer than ours at the board, and all these things that are discussed."
Residents are encouraged to attend the Public Hearing of the Planning Commission, which will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Marquette Township Community Center. Resident questions can be directed to Zoning Administrator Jason McCarthy at 906-228-6220.
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Daniel Sturridge was the hero as his winning goal helped Liverpool beat Manchester United 1-0 at Anfield on Sunday.
The England striker flicked Daniel Agger's goal-bound effort beyond David de Gea and Tom Cleverley on the line in the first half to grab the goal that proved to be the winner in a fiery Premier League encounter.
United battled in vain to come back into the game, but Simon Mignolet remained defiant as he kept his third clean sheet of the season.
Brendan Rodgers was forced to change his Liverpool starting XI for the first time in the Premier League this season as a groin injury kept Kolo Toure out. Martin Skrtel replaced the Ivorian at the heart of Liverpool's defense alongside Daniel Agger.
Wayne Rooney was the notable absentee for the visitors - the striker ruled out with a head injury – with Antonio Valencia dropping to the bench as Ashley Young and Ryan Giggs replaced them.
With Tiago Ilori, Mamadou Sakho and Victor Moses all watching on from the stands ahead of potential moves to Anfield, the home side had the perfect start with a goal inside four minutes.
Steven Gerrard's corner was met by Agger and as his header flew towards goal, Sturridge reacted quickly to divert the ball into the back of the net from close range.
United reacted well to conceding so early and should have leveled on three occasions as Danny Welbeck and Robin van Persie both missed good chances.
Welbeck fired two shots straight at Simon Mignolet and Van Persie failed to react to a Giggs corner that had evaded a host of players inside the penalty area.
Rodgers' side controlled the majority of the half with neat passing and fluid movement, but was unable to test David de Gea in the United goal.
Young – who had been quiet in the first half – went close to equalizing for United just after the break with the visiting team's best sight of goal.
Liverpool failed to clear a corner but Young's half-volley struck Glen Johnson and deflected away.
The rivalry between the two sides began to intensify as the game reached the hour mark, referee Andre Marriner issuing five yellow cards – four of them to United players.
United substitute Nani stung the palms of Mignolet minutes after coming on but the home team was able to keep its opponent at bay.
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A look at Chicago Bears news and views for July 14, 2011, including where the Bears rank in the list of most valuable sports teams, the closing in on a new collective bargaining agreement, and how much Mike Martz feels wide receiver size matters to his offense.
Bears rank 14th on Forbes most valuable sports teams list
July 14, 2011 5:47:00 PM CDT
The Chicago Bears are the 14th most valuable franchise in sports, according to Forbes Magazine's annual list.
Big contingents of players, owners for NFL talks (AP)
July 14, 2011 5:31:20 PM CDT
With time running short to keep the NFL's preseason intact, owners and players got into another long round of labor talks …
Source: Progress made, but issues remain in NFL talks (Yahoo! Sports)
July 14, 2011 5:25:14 PM CDT
Progress has been slow and at times excruciating, as NFL players and owners continued to meet in an effort to reach an …
The Chicago Bears could pursue the "old Randy Moss"
July 14, 2011 5:00:42 PM CDT
I can not wait until the damn lockout is over and the Bears make what ever free agent moves they are gonna make. The …
Owners, players may have cleared last significant hurdle in labor talks
July 14, 2011 4:30:57 PM CDT
Owners, players may have cleared last significant hurdle in labor talks "On Thursday afternoon, several reports from Manhattan …
Do people watch the game of football?
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Do people watch the game of football?
Big contingent of players, owners turn out for NFL talks
July 14, 2011 1:38:00 PM CDT
NEW YORK — With time running short to keep the NFL's preseason completely intact, owners and player representatives met …
Q & A With Bears Fullback Eddie Williams
July 14, 2011 1:27:56 PM CDT
Eddie Williams came into the NFL in 2009 as a seventh-round pick out of the University of Idaho by the Washington Redskins. The …
Hot Routes 7.14.11: Just who is Greg Cosell?
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Hot Routes 7.14.11: Just who is Greg Cosell?
Size Doesn't Matter and Other Mike Martz Nonsense
July 14, 2011 12:55:21 PM CDT
I'm requesting that Jerry Angelo and Lovie Smith head over to Mike Martz's house to do a wellness check. With the …
Top free agents: Defensive linemen
July 14, 2011 12:07:52 PM CDT
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Bear Essentials: Wootton Ready to Contribute
July 14, 2011 11:31:42 AM CDT
Mike Martz doesn't believe Bears need a big receiver
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Hershey Bears forward Chris Bourque has been one of the AHL's most skilled offensive players since breaking into the league during the 2005-06 season.
So with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins down a man in overtime during Sunday's game, it was no surprise when Bourque called for the puck at the blue line and made something happen.
The veteran ripped a slap shot past Anthony Peters 1:15 into the extra session, sending the Bears to a 4-3 victory and the Penguins to their fourth loss in five games. The two teams have now split their season series with two wins apiece.
The turning point
The Penguins (13-5-1-1) dominated the first period and took an early 2-0 lead on goals by Gage Quinney and Daniel Sprong. But once Hershey was able to get one goal back 13:27 into the second period — setting off a deluge of more than 25,000 stuffed toys tossed onto the ice — the Bears really took control of play.
Liam O'Brien picked up his second goal midway through the third on a pretty give-and-go with Bourque, and Jonas Siegenthaler soon followed with a shot that deflected in front and by Peters.
Penguins forward Tom Sestito made a heads-up play late in the period to cause a turnover and get open for a tying goal, but Wilkes-Barre/Scranton was probably lucky to come away with a point.
Three stars
• Siegenthaler was star No. 3 for his go-ahead goal. After scoring once in his first 22 games, the defenseman has two tallies in his last two contests.
• O'Brien was the No. 2 standout for his two goals; he is now more than halfway toward posting a career-high in scoring this season.
• Bourque took top honors for his game-winner and assist on O'Brien's second goal. He had been relatively quiet against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season, recording only one assist in the three prior games.
Stat to know
After the Penguins beat Hershey in all four of their games that went beyond regulation last season, the Bears have now turned the tables and won two such games in a row.
The takeaway
The Penguins took three of a possible six points this weekend, which might have seemed like an acceptable outcome on Thursday with the goaltending situation completely up in the air. However, they were simply outplayed for significant portions of both Saturday and Sunday, which will no doubt leave them eager to come out strong Wednesday against Lehigh Valley.
Pens notes
• Dominik Simon was a scratch; the forward left Saturday's game against Rochester with an injury after blocking a shot in the second period. There was no update on his condition, according to the radio broadcast.
• Wilkes-Barre/Scranton shuffled all of its forward combinations on Sunday. Josh Archibald went to the top line in place of Ryan Haggerty, who was scratched. Jarrett Burton, Tom Sestito and Quinney were all back on the ice after skipping Saturday's game.
Up next
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton will head south again, this time to Allentown at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday to battle the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
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First period: Scoring - 1, WBS, Quinney (Sprong, Trotman), 2:12; 2, WBS, Sprong (Quinney, Wilson), 11:18. Penalties - WBS, bench (too many men on ice) 7:25; Hershey, Williams, holding the stick 14:26.
Second period: Scoring - 3, Hershey, O'Brien (Gustafsson, Gazley), 13:27. Penalties - WBS, Aston-Reese, slashing 0:29; Hershey, Siegenthaler, cross-checking 0:29; WBS, Tinordi, tripping 1:44.
Third period: Scoring - 4, Hershey, O'Brien (Bourque, Ness), 8:49; 5, Hershey, Siegenthaler (Gazley, Wiliiams), 13:50; 6, WBS, Sestito (Archibald), 14:45. Penalties - WBS, Aston-Reese, boarding and fighting 11:25; Hershey, Lewington, roughing and fighting 11:25; WBS, Wilson, delay of game 19:21; WBS, Sestito, 10-minute misconduct 20:00; hershey, O'Brien, 10-minute misconduct 20:00.
Overtime: Scoring - 7, hershey, Bourque (Ness, Langlois), 1:15 (PP). Penalties - None.
Shots on goal: WBS 14 5 6 0 - 25; Hershey 8 13 6 2 - 29.
Power-play opportunities: WBS 0 for 1; Hershey 1 for 3.
Goaltenders: WBS, Peters (25 saves on 29 shots); Hershey, Copley (22 saves on 25 shots).
Referees: Cameron Voss and David Banfield. Linesmen: Richard Jondo and Scott Pomento.
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UEFA Fine Hungarian Football Federation Over Crowd Trouble In Marseille
UEFA has fined the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) 65,000 Euros (£55,000) following crowd disorder during their Euro 2016 match against Iceland.
A series of disturbances occurred towards the end of Saturday's Group F game in Marseille, in which a late Birkir Saevarsson own goal saw Hungary earn a 1-1 draw.
The charge against the MLSZ relates to crowd disturbances, setting off of fireworks and throwing of objects.
A UEFA statement said: "The independent UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) met today in Paris to deal with the disciplinary proceedings opened against the Hungarian Football Federation following the incidents which occurred at the Iceland-Hungary match played on 18 June in Marseille.
"Charges relating to crowd disturbances, setting off of fireworks and throwing of objects had been brought against the MLSZ, and the CEDB decided to impose the following sanction: a fine of E65,000."
There have been several issues of crowd trouble throughout the tournament with charges already brought against Romania, Albania, Croatia and Russia, who were hit with a suspended disqualification following the violence which marred their draw with England.
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Spire is compatible with both iOS and Android mobile devices. On iOS, you will need to be running iOS version 8.2 and newer. Spire is compatible with the following Apple devices: Apple iPhone 4S and newer, iPod Touch (5th gen and newer), iPad (3rd gen and newer), iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.
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My SJW Meme Facebook Group Has Changed the Way I Make Friends
Having a social justice warrior meme group has brought people into my life who are serious about their politics and also fucking hilarious.
Long before the Oxford Dictionary crowned "selfie" the word of the year in 2013, people have tried to take pictures of themselves without aid of a second person, a tripod, or a mirror. As anyone who existed before smartphones came along can tell you, aiming a camera lens at your face and pressing the shutter doesn't always result in a usable pic. However, this was the method most employed until front-facing cameras became a standard thing on smartphones, thanks to the HTC Evo 4G and the iPhone 4.
It's been almost four years since those phones came out, yet front-facing cameras are usually an afterthought at best when it comes to quality. Every phone has to have one, but few people demand that they be top-notch.
Maybe that's because so many selfies end up on Instagram, filtered into faux vintageness where crispness, correct color, and clarity don't matter. Still, don't you think those #365feministselfie pics deserve better than the grainy output of a 1.3 megapixel sensor? I think they do. To get the best selfie action, we'll have to turn to real cameras.
Most DSLRs and some compact mirrorless cameras have LCD screens that swivel or turn to face front, making them ideal for setting up self shot. However, these cameras are expensive and bulky, not the type you'd carry around casually (that said, if you're into that, might I suggest the Nikon D5300, my current favorite DSLR?).
Most of the compact point-and-shoots with swivel LCDs are only sold overseas, like the Nikon Coolpix S6600. The self portrait-friendly shooters you find in the US are often made by either Canon or Samsung. Both of these companies have been working at making a great selfie camera for awhile.
Canon's most recent attempt, the Powershot N100, has a lot of great qualities. It's compact yet comes with a zoom lens. You'll be able to wirelessly transfer photos to a phone or tablet with ease. And not only does it have a swiveling LCD for taking pictures from any angle, it also has a rear-facing camera for taking a picture of you, the photographer, and whatever is in front of you at the same time. The 12 megapixel sensor is a big improvement over the last generation Powershot N (which Olivia took to the holiday party last year).
But if you want a camera that kills at selfies and will also serve you well in every other situation, you want the Samsung NX Mini. This shooter has a touchscreen that flips up 180 degrees, a move that puts it into Self mode and activates the "Beauty Face" enhancement automatically.
I have my doubts about the efficacy of "Beauty Face," but you're not limited to that mode. There's also HDR/Rich Tone, Night, Party/Indoors, and more advanced control options such as Aperture priority, Shutter priority, and Manual. You probably won't need those last three for selfies--use them for taking great pictures of everything else, instead.
The NX Mini is one of the smallest cameras that offers the ability to change the lenses. You can shoot with a wide-angle 9mm lens with a fixed zoom or a 9-27mm micro zoom lens. Other Mini lenses are on the horizon if you ever want to get more creative. It's this aspect that makes the NX a versatile camera for any kind of shooting, though even if you stick with the fixed lens you'll get some great shots.
With the fixed lens on you can fit the Mini in the pocket of all but the slimmest of jeans. Pop the zoom lens on and you'll need a roomier pocket or to carry it in a bag. The surface of the camera is nice and grippy, so it won't slip from your hands easily.
And, I must admit, I do love that it comes in multiple colors. Mint green is my favorite, the brown coming in as runner up since it's attractive without being quite as flashy.
Taking selfies with the NX Mini has many advantages over a smartphone, such as an easy to reach shutter. Even holding the camera as far away from me as possible--as you do when taking a picture with multiple people or trying to get lots of background in the shot--I never felt like it was going to fall out of my hand nor did I have to stretch awkwardly to press the button. The 21 megapixel sensor generates sharp and colorful shots far better than any phone. Since there's an integrated flash and a Night mode, you can get clear pictures when light is low.
Where smartphones still have the edge is instant sharing. You can snap a pic and upload it to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, or wherever right away with a phone. The NX Mini tries to gain some ground with integrated Wi-Fi, the ability to send images directly to Dropbox or Flickr (no intermediary required), and instant transfers to phones and tablets. Once you set that feature up, it only takes a few seconds for the NX and your mobile device to connect. Then either transfer existing pictures over or instantly share every picture you take via Wi-Fi.
Doing this isn't as convenient as just taking photos with your phone. So which matters more, better quality or ease of use?
If the latter really is more important to you, then at least get a smartphone with the best front-facing camera. That would be the new HTC One M8. The 5 megapixel front camera on this sweet phone is wide-angle so you can fit more people in a shot. The app offers more settings for this camera than most other phones, such as HDR (balances uneven lighting), white balance adjustment, exposure value, and filters. Sans flash, this makes it possible to get some usable shots in low light.
If better quality pictures is a higher priority, you'll get that in the Samsung NX Mini for sure. You'll get quality pictures of your own fabulous face and of anything else you aim to capture. With the ability to change lenses and advanced settings, the Mini might even inspire you to learn advanced photography tricks.


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Dell, which already sells several packages that combine its server hardware with others' software, plans to broaden its portfolio through a deal with Symantec.
The Round Rock, Texas-based computer maker is known mostly for low-cost, high-efficiency operations. But to increase revenue from customers buying more complicated server technology, the company emphasizes "solutions" that match hardware and software appropriate to various tasks.
Dell's most successful "solutions" bundle its servers with EMC's VMware virtualization software, Oracle's and Microsoft's database software and Microsoft's Exchange e-mail software, said Paul Gottsegen, vice president of worldwide enterprise marketing, in an interview. But the company will expand its partnerships with a Symantec deal the company plans to detail "in the near term," he said. "What you'll see from us, maybe a couple weeks from now, is our next solutions launch."


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Hello my Faithful Readers,
I hope this finds you well and happy. I asked Priya about the petitions I have had on my blog for yrs and noticed that some of you wonderful people did sign for the good people of Holly St. (Many Thanks for doing so ) I have not seen any recent signatures and asked Priya about it and she asked me to keep promoting the petitions and let folks know the situation is even worse. Recently a Nanny was returning to the house she works in with a young infant in her care when a car came racing off El Camino and onto Holly Street and lost control of his car and narrowly missed hitting the Nanny and the child in her care when his car drove across the front lawn of the home. He then got back into his car and raced away. Just think of what might have happened. Thanks to Rita, Priya and others for working so hard to protect the People of San Carlos and Holly Street.
With all the new developments that the city council of San Carlos has signed off on this has increased the danger for the residents of Holly Street. The City Council needs to be reminded that the rights and lives of the citizens of San Carlos must always come before the big hotels, transit hubs and hospitals.
Please sign and if you can share this post and links .
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A letter from worker-owner Darius Kazemi on the funny ideas we have about how to run a company.
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Tutorial for Mac Users Looking to Unlock with HTCdev
Most of the development that occurs on the forums requires users to run either Windows or Linux. As such, most guides are for those operating systems as well. Thus Mac users are in a state of limbo, as most users have to wait for someone with a Mac to develop or write tutorials specifically for Macs, including the latest troubleshooting.
However, if you have a Mac and you're looking to unlock the bootloader for your HTC device, you now have a place and a method to help you out and troubleshoot. XDA Senior Member xjedi wrote out a Mac-friendly tutorial for unlocking the HTC Rezound bootloader using HTC Dev. In his words:
I had trouble unlocking the bootloader on my iMac but got it to work.
Just posting this to help out my fellow Mac Heads who've turned from the evil iPhone.
The tutorial is much like the one you'd find on HTC Dev, but adds the much needed support for common errors and troubleshooting that Mac users don't normally get including proper installation of the Android SDK and there being a whole thread of discussion for those having issues. While originally written for the HTC Rezound, this should work for all devices compatible with the HTCdev unlock method. Now, Mac users can have the same support as PC and Linux users already enjoy.
For the tutorial, discussion and troubleshooting, head on over to the tutorial thread. There you'll find all the help you'll need with Mac-based device unlocking.
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Keep the dust out of your face riding the trail. This cloth bandana is a fantastic addition to wrap around your face, cowboy hat, or neck. You can even use it to perform a 'stick up' at the local bank. Complete your cowboy costume with this signature accessory.
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Corned Beef and Cabbage
Rinse beef in cold water and place in deep pot and add cold water to cover beef by about 2 inches. Add pickling spices. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Skim off gray foam, this is important, the cooking broth will be clear and more flavorful. Cover the pot, reduce the heat and simmer the meat 4 to 5 hours, until tender. Remove meat from the broth to an ovenproof platter, tent with foil and place in a warm oven.
Bring broth to a boil and add all the vegetables except the cabbage. Cook the onions, carrots, turnip and parsnips until just tender. Add the cabbage to the pot and cook approximately 15 minutes until tender.
Mashed Potatoes with Parsley
Serving mashed potatoes with a boiled dinner provides a textural change from an entire boiled meal, which is appealing. The green parsley provides an herbal note and beautiful color to the plate.
I like to serve this meal on one large platter, mounding the mashed potatoes in the center and surrounding the potatoes with the vegetables and sliced meat.
A little history. . .
In Ireland. before the late 19th century corned beef was considered to be a luxury. Cattle were used for their milk, not meat. Pork was more often the meat of the common man and bacon was often "corned" and boiled with vegetables. The word corned refers to salt used to preserve the meat. Meat, pork rather than expensive beef, was dry cured using large "corn" sized pieces of salt. Salt, also expensive, added cost to the luxury of boiled beef. If seen at all, Easter was the time of year when this meal would traditionally be served.
Irish immigration to the US brought the technique of corning meat, but it was applied to more readily available beef using inexpensive salt, while modern corned beef is not corned at all but rather brined with a salt solution.
In truth this delicious meal could best be described as Irish American, as few in Ireland will be serving it up.


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In Person: Rick Cesari, impresario of infomercials
Rick Cesari has spent the past 20 years in Seattle making sure those late-night infomercials draw in the casual channel-flipper.
Seattle Times staff reporter
Rick Cesari
Age: 54, born in Valhalla, N.Y.
Family: Wife, Martha, daughter Anna — freshman at UW.
CEO and Founder: Seattle-based Cesari Direct
Employees: Varies from 15 to 30
Well-known infomercial campaigns he originated: Juiceman Juicer, Sonicare, OxiClean, Orange Glo and the George Foreman Grill
Clients include: Microsoft and Clorox
Infomercial insightsA few tidbits from "Buy Now," the book on infomercial marketing by Rick Cesari and Ron Lynch, Cesari Direct's creative director, with writer Tom Kelly.
Filming George Foreman Grill commercials:
"One of our challenges to shooting in his home was that George is a big bird lover. He has a huge aviary in his backyard, with every type of tropical bird imaginable. Well, when you're trying to record audio, and you have 50 tropical birds like parrots whooping it up, it can get very frustrating."
Billy Mays, pitchman best known for OxiClean:
"Billy Mays' passing leaves behind a huge void that no one besides Mays himself seems able to fill. Several of his ads are still being broadcast (with his family's permission). Response rates are, in some cases, better than before his death."
The image of direct marketing:
"With a reputation for cheesy products, slimy hosts and phony testimonials, our industry has consistently bounced back with reputable products, quality brands, and truth-in-advertising. If you think infomercials are just for shoddy startup gadgets or stand-alone companies that operate in the dark, think again. Hewlett-Packard, Nintendo, Range Rover, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Kodak and many more blue-chip organizations are turning to the direct response sales model."
Source: "Buy Now"
Previous In Person profiles
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Alibaba founder keeps tight rein on his company
After shaking up France, Niel aims at T-Mobile
Rick Cesari has spent the past 20 years in Seattle making sure those late-night infomercials draw in the casual channel-flipper. He's the driving force behind the highly successful, if sometimes annoying, television campaigns of OxiClean, Sonicare and the George Foreman Grill, among others.
Cesari, a pioneer in what he prefers to call direct-response marketing, recently wrote a book on how the business works with his colleague at Cesari Direct, Ron Lynch.
Here are edited excerpts from an interview with Cesari:
Q: How did you get started in the infomercial industry?
A: I was a real-estate broker [in Florida]. I made my first infomercial back in 1984 to promote real-estate seminars, and it was successful. A little later I went to Seattle for the Seattle Home Show and there was this booth with a lot of people around it, and it was my future partner Jay Kordich talking about juicing. I thought to myself 'There's something here.' The first big hit we had was a product called the Juiceman Juice Extractor. We basically built the business up from $0 to $75 million in sales in four years.
Q: Do you still market your own products?
A: No, now this company is an agency so people hire us and they pay us fees to do direct-response marketing for them. We make the commercials, we buy the media time, we make the websites.
Q: Where is the infomercial headed?
A: The new thing is driving people to websites. TV is a really powerful drive to the Internet if it's done correctly.
Q: How do you go about creating an infomercial for an audience?
A: One of the things we do is create specific advertising messages for different demographics and then being able to measure the response.
That's really effective. The advertising message is similar, but we've created 16 different ads that will run on specific channels that reach specific demographics.
Q: What's some of the psychology behind an infomercial?
A: They are, to some extent, an impulse buy. There are a few categories that work really well. Anything fitness and weight loss, housewares, the 'get-rich quick' infomercial, and skin care. The buyer on TV is primarily a female buyer, college-educated and above $55,000 in income.
Q: You must get a lot of people pitching their products to you.
A: You hear statistics in our industry like 1 in 20 are successful.
Our success rate is much higher, about 7 in 10. We're not necessarily a lot smarter, we're just a lot more honest with the people that approach us. Ninety percent of what we see doesn't have potential.
Q: What's it like dealing with all of these inventors out there?
A: We see some of the funniest things. These two guys from Minnesota called ... they were hunters, and they had invented a product called Season Shot.
They took shotgun shells and replaced the pellets with peppercorns and different spices so when you shot a bird it was pre-seasoned. We thought it was joke.
Q: Is the infomercial as a whole dying out?
A: A lot of things that were a mom-and-pop invention going onto TV, those I'm seeing decline a little bit. But on the other side, we're seeing much more interest from Fortune 500 companies.
Q: So it's here to stay?
A: I think so. We continue to sell millions of dollars of products every year.
Nick Visser: 206-464-3226 or firstname.lastname@example.com


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The Ford Transit Connect Electric Delivery Van Starts Shipping
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Electric a Perfect Fit
As previously reported, Ford and Azure Dynamics have partnered to make an electric version of Ford's Transit Connect utility van. This week, the first electric vans have started shipping to a variety of customers like AT&T;, Southern California Edison, Xcel Energy, Johnson Controls Inc., New York Power Authority, Canada Post and Toronto Atmospheric Fund EV300. This is pretty impressive considering that only 13 months have elapsed since the collaboration to develop the zero-emission vehicle was first announced.
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The all-electric, zero-emissions Transit Connect Electric has a driving range of up to 80 miles per full charge and is ideal for fleet owners who have well-defined routes of predictable distances and a central location for daily recharging. (source)
Indeed, battery electric vehicles might actually make more sense for these types of use at first because range anxiety is no longer a problem when you know exactly how far you're driving each day. Fleet operators can also benefit from lower maintenance costs: " the annual maintenance cost of a diesel delivery truck is about $2,700 in most years, including oil, transmission fluid, filters and belts. For an electric truck--which has no transmission and needs no fluids, filters or belts--the cost is about $250" (source).
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By James B. Kelleher
Aug 20 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge on Monday dismissed
seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong's effort to
block a probe into whether the retired cycling champ cheated by
using performance-enhancing drugs.
By James B. Kelleher
Aug 20 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge on Monday dismissed
seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong's effort to
block a probe into whether the retired cycling champ cheated by
using performance-enhancing drugs.
Last month, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks, in Austin,
Texas, dismissed Armstrong's original bid to stop the U.S.
Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) from proceeding with its case,
calling the lawsuit a "lengthy and bitter polemic." But Sparks
allowed Armstrong's lawyers to file an amended lawsuit.
On Monday, Sparks threw out the revised complaint, though he
dismissed it "without prejudice," meaning Armstrong can try
again. A lawyer for Armstrong could not immediately be reached
for comment.
Accusations of doping have dogged Armstrong, who won seven
straight Tour de France championships between 1999 and 2005 when
he ascended to the top of the cycling world after overcoming
In a statement, USADA chief executive Travis Tygart said the
agency was pleased with the ruling and defended its process for
investigating doping charges, saying it had "protected the
rights of athletes for over a decade."
The USADA, a quasi-governmental agency created by the U.S.
Congress in 2000, formally charged Armstrong in June with doping
and taking part in a conspiracy with members of his championship
teams. Five other cyclists have been accused of conspiring with
Armstrong over the course of 14 years to hide doping activity.
The agency said in a letter to Armstrong that it has blood
samples from 2009 and 2010 that are "fully consistent" with
In the letter, which was published in the Washington Post,
the agency said it also has at least 10 former teammates and
colleagues of Armstrong who will testify he used doping drugs
during races from 1999 to 2005.
Lawyers for Armstrong contend the USADA gathered evidence by
threatening to ruin the careers of fellow cyclists who have
agreed to testify against him. Lawyers for Armstrong also argue
that the agency's rules violate Armstrong's right to a fair
trial and that it lacks proper jurisdiction to charge him.
In February, the Justice Department dropped an investigation
centered on whether Armstrong and his teammates cheated the
sponsor of their bike racing team, the U.S. Postal Service, with
a secret doping program.
Armstrong's attorneys contend that he has "passed every drug
test ever administered to him in his career - a total of 500 to
600 tests... more drug tests than any athlete in history."
They say the International Cycling Union has proper
jurisdiction in the case.
The USADA charges will be considered by its own arbitration
process. Any penalties would be binding within the sport, but
federal courts have the power to overrule the agency.
(Editing by Greg McCune and Vicki Allen)


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Innerwoud is, such as many drone/ambient projects, a one-man effort. This time, our protagonist isn't using an electric guitar but a double bass. Of course, it's a string instrument and with some electronics you can probably make them sound alike. The neat thing is that Innerwoud's melodic lines on 'Dar' do sound quite unprocessed, and the warm (vibrato) sound of such an acoustic instrument is a true moodsetter.
Two guest musicians are also mentioned (for percussion and vocals respectively), both whom produce sounds as ethereal as the double bass. Just like the first track, 'Mirre' proves rather minimalistic but to its advantage: you can easily imagine any dramatic medieval Hollywood scene being underscored by this track.
The final two tracks descend into a darker region, as melody and emotional aspects make way for a more sinister undertone. While fine soundscaping by themselves, it's unfortunate that the first tracks were so immensely gripping: the contrast is somewhat disappointing.
Still, Innerwoud has shown its worth with this debut album – I would buy if for the first two tracks alone. And let's hope the follow-up has more where that came from.
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Hospital sitters are increasingly being recognized as a legitimate""and even necessary""element of a well-supported hospital stay, especially to fill in the gaps for hospitalized Alzheimer's or dementia patients. As patient advocates and caregivers, hospital sitters can make a significant impact on patients' experience by providing a watchful eye, curbing dangerous behaviors, and alerting nursing or medical staff at the first sign of a problem.
One of the most critical places to have a caregiver with you is during a hospital stay. Many people find this surprising. You would think that having nurses, doctors and medical staff so close by would make hospitals one of the safest places to be. Sadly, this isn't the case. With only one or two busy nurses working 12-hour shifts and handling many patients with critical needs, it can be a long wait between the time you push a call button and the time anyone comes to check on you. Plus, it only takes an instant for a dangerous fall to occur. Ten percent of fatal falls for older adults occur in hospitals. Alzheimer's disease, or other types of dementia, along with disorientation and medication are the leading factors that contribute to falls in hospitals.
What Is a Hospital Sitter?
The best safety precaution is a specialized caregiver known as a hospital sitter. Hospital sitters provide round-the-clock companionship and make observations of any problems the patient may be experiencing. Sitters monitor and keep the patient company, converse, read and/or even run errands for the patient. However, sitters cannot aid or participate in any patient care or physical contact and they must stay out of the way of hospital staff. Hospital sitters are under the direction of the patient registered nurse. In the event of an urgent patient need, a fall or a medical emergency, the sitter will be there to immediately summon the nurse in charge. Hospital administrators are so concerned by common safety risks that they even hire hospital sitters themselves to watch over their high-profile patients, especially those who have made major donations to the hospital. A physician may prescribe a continuous, one-to-one sitter for patients who have an impaired ability to understand or follow directions or who are unable to realize the potential that they could harm themselves as a consequence of their actions, such as those with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Other Ways Hospital Sitters Can Help
While safety is critically important, hospital sitters do more than help prevent falls and alert nurses to medical emergencies. "Raw companionship is great medicine," says Dr. Mynra Lee, a physician at Mt. Zion Medical Center. "Despite so many busy people running around, hospitals are lonely places." Knowing another person is in the room watching over them—especially if it's someone familiar like a regular caregiver—makes patients feel more secure and makes a hospital room more human.
One of the most helpful tasks that hospital sitters can do is to keep a journal. Sitters can record every doctor visit and outcome that occurs during their shift, as well as describe any procedures that took place and the expected and actual outcomes and observations of the patient. Sitters can also maintain emergency contact information for the patient's family, and essential legal documents—including a copies of the patient's advanced directives, in case a relative is unable to be contacted for a critical decision. Hospital sitters provide peace of mind for the patient's family. Their vigilance ensures safety as well as companionship that reduces the patient's boredom and depression. Hospital sitters also enable the patient's family to go home and rest, knowing their loved one will never be alone.
Editor's Note: For further reading, download the Hospital Suitcase for a checklist of what to bring to the hospital and the Medication Tracker, where you can record all of your (or your loved one's) medications in one place.
Kathy N. Johnson, PhD, CMC is a Certified Care Manager and the Co-Founder of Home Care Assistance, Inc. She holds a Doctorate in Psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Kathy is committed to serving the needs of seniors nationwide.


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