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The routine reverse sting operation ended in routine success for Fort Lauderdale police, when undercover officers arrested two men on charges of trying to buy 250 pounds of marijuana in September 1983.
The seizure of $82,000 was only one in a lucrative series that provides the city with millions annually.
Shortly thereafter, Police Department attorney Jeffrey Hochman filed the routine petition in Circuit Court to lay claim to the money.
The otherwise smooth procedure stopped short, however, when a judge said ``no`` to the Fort Lauderdale police.
Circuit Judge Stephen Booher agreed with a novel argument by a defense attorney who said the city cannot file a petition for the money because the investigation took place outside city limits.
Repercussions costly to Fort Lauderdale`s forfeiture fund and potentially profitable to the Broward Sheriff`s Office are already taking hold, with police promising the Sheriff`s Office a cut in future seizures.
``That`s the spirit that has to be in there,`` Sheriff Nick Navarro conceded. ``That in reality has not happened that much in the past.``
Already, since Booher ruled in April that Fort Lauderdale was not legally the ``seizing agency`` because the investigation occurred, from start to finish, in unincorporated Broward County, the Sheriff`s Office stands to obtain part of the $82,000 seized.
Fort Lauderdale police officials are taking steps to prevent a similar episode when seizing assets under a state law that gives law enforcement agencies authority to claim some of the valuables they seize from criminals.
City detectives have been given more stringent instructions to make sure they at least initiate their investigation within city limits, said Fort Lauderdale Assistant Police Chief Joe Gerwens.


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I parked right at the end of the thinning road near the farm Swch-Cae-rhiw, there is room for maybe two cars. The footpath starts here, going north up hill through the farm. It was steep and tiring, I wondered whether anyone at the farm saw me struggling to get up, new boots, that's my excuse.
The path follows the river on its western side, map says there are water falls but they are further up, and the path is taking us away from them, up and over the top of the first hill, it is here that Coflein says are two cairns and an associated standing stone.
The Berwyn mountains supply the high ground that takes up all the western horizon, south east looks down the Ceiriog valley, it's high ground all round really except for the river valley, and in that direction I can see the hill with a fort Cerrig Gwynion. In fact the whole placement of the cairn, the position of the fort, it's almost identical to Craig ty Glas and Craig Rhiwarth.
The cairn, Coflein says, is nine meters across, it is very easy to find. A small walkers cairn has grown upon it, whilst elsewhere large stones betray the vestiges of the cist, especially one long on edge stone.
But there are two cairns here, however, I don't know which one i'm at, the northern one or the southern one, so in case it's the former I have a look around down hill until the ground falls away too steeply to seriously expect a cairn to be there. Then back up hill scrubbing around in all the bunches of thick reedy grass, but nothing, no other cairn. I couldn't fathom it, so I just kept on going until I found what must be the standing stone that Coflein says is associated with the TWO cairns.
It was in the right direction from the cairn, compass agreed, it was also the right size, 0.8 meters. But then they fail to mention the smaller stone next to it, this other stone is almost certainly part of the same, now, broken stone. They even neglect to mention the thick quartz whiter than white stripes running through it. Tsk.
The crosses on my map said that the still to find cairn should be smack on line in the middle of this stone and the other cairn, so off I stride confident that if it's there I couldn't but help to at least stumble across it.
Nope, nothing, its not there. 5 x 0.3 meters across and high. Couldn't find it.
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Aspen Mountain opened on Saturday, five days earlier than scheduled, and promptly received four inches of new snow by Sunday morning with more on the way.
Aspen was originally scheduled to open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, but moved up opening day after a blast of winter weather dropped more than two feet of snow starting Nov. 10. Snowmass is still slated to open Nov. 27, followed by Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk Dec. 13.
Teams of boot packers have already been high atop Highlands Bowl getting that extreme terrain ready for action next month.
Aspen Mountain opened Saturday with two of eight lifts and 19 of 76 trails. It will host women's World Cup ski racing action Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29-30, when the Aspen Winternational returns after a year hiatus.
Crested Butte is scheduled to open on Wednesday after receiving nine inches of new snow from the latest storm, Crested Butte is offering free skiing on opening day.
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Lars Gustavsson, creative director at DICE (the Battlefield and Mirror's Edge guys), showed up at DICE 2009 (the developer conference) to talk about the company's history, future and perspective on design. The panel began with an overview of the company's history, from showing Battlefield 1942 at E3 1999 and being told it wouldn't work up to the release of Mirror's Edge.
He then talked a little bit about the risks and innovations in its two most recent titles, Battlefield: Bad Company and Mirror's Edge. Issues included things like building an engine at the same time as the content to creating its first two single-player-focused titles (the Battlefield 2 single-player portion was handled by an EA studio).
The topic then turned to focus on Mirror's Edge. The game came out of some tests and prototypes to come up with a new IP - DICE wanted to expand on its library so that it wasn't entirely reliant on the Battlefield franchise. Gustavsson showed a few concept drawings for Faith's moves and a quick reel of the game in various prototyping stages - nothing surprising there as the early clips we saw just looked rough, but not really different in terms of design or gameplay.
He then when on to briefly mention Battlefield 1943 and how they view it as a great way to give players a taste of Battlefield for little risk (i.e. a low price point).
The main point of the presentation was to say that striving for innovation is fine, but it shouldn't be the goal. Fun is the biggest target, with innovation possibly leading to fun, but not necessarily, and certainly not as a necessity.


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Visiting the Renn Faire over the weekend (following Hillary's footsteps), I noticed a theme to things beyond medieval outfits and terrible Elizabethan accents:
Sort of a…trend?
I don't know, maybe it's the hand-painted signs. What do you guys think?
Why are we, as a culture, so enamored with things on sticks? It's not simply in fair food; look at the humble chicken drumstick (or, if you must, the gargantuan turkey legs available at the Renn Faire). Kids fight over it; KFC markets it; everyone loves it. I guess it all comes down to the pleasure and convenience of one-handed eating. I mean, if you only need one hand to chow down on your frozen banana, think of all the stuff you can do with that other hand: drive! Write! Hold more food!
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Tennis star James Blake wants the cop, James Frascatore, fired who body-slammed him. Blake said, "I get frustrated this could happen to someone I care about, not just me."
But Blake did not use this incident as part of a Sharpton-like racial agenda. He went on to say that he has the utmost respect for the NYPD.
Blake lost me when he complained about the cop. But he regained me when he refused to use race to incite an incident.
Blake is not a thug. He knows that cops keep chaos out of the city and that black communities depend most on their protection.
Blake reminds us of how polite and great blacks can be and what an insult to civilization are protestors like Sharpton, Farrakhan and (covert) Obama who embarrass their community while they speak up for their sins.
Blake may be a little harsh in his wanting to fire cop, Frascatore, but he is retroactively justified in his not race hustling.
Tennis is a gentleman's sport. Blake is a gentleman.
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French journalist thankful for help
To the people of Garden City:
As I'm packing to catch a flight back to France, I'd like to express my gratitude to the wonderful people of Garden City. As some of you may know, I've been here for seven weeks, covering the presidential campaign's money time for "Le Nouvel Observateur" French news magazine. Thanks to all the people I met here, it's been a lovely time, as well as very productive.
I met farmers, teachers, businessmen, workers, pastors, lawyers, doctors, coaches, retired people, police officers, city officials ... All of them friendly and helpful. But most of all, you guys were very trustful, and that helped me a lot in what I was eager to do here. You spontaneously talked to me, told me about you, your life, who and what you care for. I'm grateful for that.
I got to discover the USA since I first came here in 1990. A couple of years later, I was sent to California to be a correspondent for a French television station. I spent five years in your country, traveling the States all the time, covering hundreds of stories.
That's when I realized the perspective Europe has from the U.S. is too often limited to the coasts, especially the East one. Which makes sense: most of the foreign media are based in D.C. or in New York. That's what gave me the idea of settling down in Kansas, right in the middle of the map, to take the pulse of what I call "Real America."
Seven weeks later, I'm proud I've done that. I'm happy I met you. And I'll probably feel a little blue when the plane takes off. Your fault.
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Salvation Army ready to assist
I recently moved to Holcomb and am now working in Garden City. I grew up and raised my children in Scott City. While I was living in the Kansas City area I did some volunteer work with the Salvation Army in Olathe. We have the same organization right here in Garden City. With the disaster in the Northeast, I thought maybe a reminder of what they do was needed.
The Salvation Army is a not-for-profit organization. When you donate items to them, no one reaps more than the people in need. This is not the case with all used merchandise stores. They provide food, shelter, clothing and many other services for people in need. Always give your unwanted clothing and other items to the Salvation Army. When disaster strikes, they are the ones that will help feed, clothe and shelter your family.
We are coming up on the time of year the Salvation Army will be working with volunteers ringing bells and collecting donations for families in need. They also have programs to help children have a better Christmas. Remember that in the event of a disaster (weather or otherwise) we could all be in need of what the Salvation Army does.
I saw families come into the Olathe Salvation Army and were given hope again. With the help from this organization they were able to find shelter, employment and the resources to start moving forward. We have the same organization right here in Garden City. They really do care and can only do their job if people like you and me give or ask what we can do.


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Aman posts 32pc rise in Q4 profits
Dubai, January 19, 2011
Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Company (Aman), has recorded a 32 per cent increase in profits in the fourth quarter of 2010 as compared to the third quarter.
The company has also posted a net profit of Dh21.18 million ($5.76 million) in 2010, a rise of three per cent compared to the Dh20.57 million reached in 2009.
The company's net operating profit has grown by 65 per cent in 2010, reaching Dh22 million, compared to Dh13.4 million in 2009. By the end of 2010 the company's income has grown by 23 per cent, to reach Dh611.1 million, compared with Dh495.8 million during the same period in 2009.
The company's equity recorded a 4.7 per cent increase in 2010, reaching Dh175.3 million compared to Dh167.5 million in 2009. The assets of the company also rose to Dh524.8 million during 2010, an increase of 2.3 per cent, compared with Dh513 million by the end of 2009.
CEO and managing director Hussein Al Meeza said: "The economic downturn has meant that 2010 has been one of the most difficult years for insurance companies. Our ability to maintain revenue streams and increase profits is a major achievement for Aman Insurance. It's a testament to our model of high performance and sustainability."
"Our aim this year is to consolidate the gains achieved by the company and focus on our core business in the insurance sector, maintaining good profits and safeguarding the rights of shareholders in the midst of challenging economic changes in the markets," he concluded. – TradeArabia News Service


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Seems the only thing more crippling than a broken hip is the hospital bill that accompanies it. That's why you should steer clear of icy patches and leave the snow shoveling to the neighborhood kids. Here are four more ways to keep broken bones and bad colds from bankrupting your retirement:
Stay healthy: We know, this is a no-brainer. But the best way to cut back on medical costs is to stay out of the doctor's office by exercising, eating right, and wearing your SPF.
Lean on your employer: As far as benefits go, health care is a biggie. See what your current boss offers when it comes time to punch the time clock for the last day. And if interviewing elsewhere, scrutinize the insurance package as closely as your potential paycheck.
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Right Approach, Wrong Implications: A Critique of McKean on Products Liability (with Kenneth C. Bass, III), 38 University of Chicago Law Review 74 (1970)
I have very little argument with the basic framework which Professor McKean presents. Indeed, if one allows for the limitations on the detail possible in a paper, the framework in many respects closely parallels parts of the framework which I have been using independently and which is partially set out in an article in the Journal of Law and Contemporary Problems and more fully in a recent book.
The problems I have are more with the conclusions toward which Professor McKean tends. I say tends because at many points he makes clear that different goals would justify different results, and that, even accepting the goal of economic efficiency, one can "logically" defend systems of liability different from those which he seems to prefer. Yet once he has said this it seems quite clear that he believes that, to the extent economic efficiency is the goal, a system of consumer liability is likely to be best, except where producer fault or something which he feels is close to it can be shown.
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text: Josh Levine is a recipient of the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for Comic Playwriting for HOMEMADE, and his ten-minute play PERFECT was a Heideman Award Finalist. In addition, Josh's play, I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU, is published by Smith & Krause in The Best Ten-Minute Plays 2014. Josh lives in Los Angeles where he has served as Writers Assistant on USA's PLAYING HOUSE and Script Coordinator on CBC/Pop's SCHITT'S CREEK. Josh has attended the O'Neill Playwrights Conference as a Kennedy Center Playwright Observer and was in residence at SPACE on Ryder Farm during the summer of 2013. He has served as Playwright in Residence at Northern Stage Theatre Company, and he has been commissioned by Bakerloo Theatre Project, Worcester Academy, and Miles Square Theatre. Josh's other plays include DEEPER, ADULT CHILDREN, GAME OVER, STARRY NIGHT, SACRED TEXT or 64 KISSES, and others. His work has been developed by Primary Stages, Celebration Theatre, Chicago Dramatists, SPACE on Ryder Farm, The Playwrights Union, and produced at The Blank Theater Company, Bailiwick Repertory, Orlando International Fringe Festival, Red Stage Theatre, From the Ground Up, Bakerloo Theatre Project and Mad Cow Theater, among others. Josh received his MFA in Playwriting from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, where he taught Screenwriting, and his BFA in Playwriting from The Theatre School, DePaul University. Josh served on the Artistic Committee for The Blank Theatre Company's Living Room Series, and he is a proud member of The Playwrights Union, The Dramatists Guild and alumnus of the Primary Stages' Dorothy Strelsin New American Writer's Group. A self-proclaimed Disnerd, Josh enjoys living in Los Angeles and having Disneyland just a short (depending on traffic) drive away.


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Nikki Lane and band at WFUV (photo by Sarah Burns)
There is a fearlessness about Nikki Lane that is both refreshing and inspiring. She has called herself "the First Lady of Outlaw Country" and has received well-earned comparisons to Wanda Jackson and Loretta Lynn over the last few years. But this vintage clothing expert turned musician, who has spent time in New York City, Los Angeles and now Nashville, has a modern, brazen approach all her own.
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Now that Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has gotten women to lean in, she's on to her next campaign: banning the word bossy. Sandberg believes girls get called bossy when a boy would be called a leader, eventually crippling girls' desire to lead. "Ban bossy" has gotten a lot of support—from corporations, Girl Scouts of the USA, even Beyoncé. But it has its critics too, many of whom think girls and women should simply take ownership of the word.
We asked Kari Winter, professor of transnational studies and director of the Gender Institute, and Amanda Nickerson, associate professor and director of the Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention within the Graduate School of Education, what they think of the campaign.
Kari Winter: I think Sandberg is raising important issues. We all need to be more conscious of the ways in which we are pushing boys and girls into different kinds of behavior, and punishing and rewarding them in inequitable ways. However, censorship is not an effective way to deal with social change. The women's movement, like the civil rights movement, has strategies for dealing with painful terms of abuse. One of them is to take the word and claim it, to reframe it in positive ways, because it simply is not effective to try to censor words. It invites a kind of "governmentality" that is far more dangerous to society than a word.
Amanda Nickerson: I agree. We want to open the dialogue, not police it. That said, I couldn't come up with a two-word way to say what I think needs to happen, so good for them for coming up with something. But I think it's the dialogue, the interchange, that's going to do much more than just going around and saying "ban bossy." I actually think we should be using words like bossy to describe both boys and girls when they're behaving in a way that is cutting off other people's ideas or opinions. I know I've used that word before with my boys, but the way I say it is, "You know, that sounded a little bossy to me. How do you think the other kids are going to feel when they say something and you come out with that? What could you say instead?"
KW: It would be helpful if people reflected on the qualities they want to cultivate in children. The word I come up against all the time is "leader," and I don't hear any accompanying—what kind of leader? Hitler was a leader. Stalin was a leader. There is no connection between being a leader and being a good human being. I'm not interested in cultivating a leader in my son. I'm interested in cultivating kindness, compassion. I'd much rather hear those kinds of words in relation to cultivating children's capacities than either the word bossy or leader.
AN: I haven't thought about it that way and I'm not sure that I entirely agree. When I think of leader, I think of someone who is able to inspire others and move toward a goal. But I agree that having these kinds of conversations is important. I'm all for anything that will let us take pause about the words we use and how we treat others.
KW: One of the interesting things about language is the way in which the same word in a different context will have a very different effect. Children in particular are extremely adept at hearing what is meant, not just what is said. And children, like all of us but more so, can be very fragile. They can have really good feelings about themselves and be operating in the world in a very robust and healthy way until somebody says something cruel. And I do think there's a gender component here. The word bossy would hit a girl more painfully because in the world it's more acceptable for boys to be bossy, so they can cope with that word better. It's less acceptable for girls.
AN: Words absolutely matter. We're finding—and not just us, but people all over who are doing research on bullying—that verbal bullying has more of an impact and a more long-lasting impact on people's self-esteem, their relationships, than the physical kind. That really goes to show just how powerful words can be. But as Kari said, so much of it is context. There are some people who can take the word bossy and own it. I can see girls with sparkly shirts saying, "You wanna see bossy?!"
KW: I think Sheryl Sandberg's larger point—she's really searching for ways to help girls and women become more comfortable with being empowered, to have a more positive relation to the concept of being in charge and exercising power, and I admire that. My only reservation has to do with reminding people that women are not inherently more moral than men, so the question isn't just having power, it's how do you exercise power? That's important for all of us.
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Christmas is celebrated in many ways throughout the world so it's no surprise that the philately for the holiday includes thousands of stamps and covers, most created since the mid-20th century. The Christmas theme is among the world's most popular topical areas to collect. So, in the spirit of Christmas giving, the APS blog team is presenting 10 holiday-themed blog posts. Happy holidays.
First Christmas Stamps
Whenever we talk about "firsts," a lot of contenders line up to make claims so it's no surprise that there are a lot of firsts when it comes to Christmas stamps. That said, there's little doubt that Canada can claim the first Christmas postage stamp connection, even if the stamp was not intended to specifically celebrate the holiday.
The 1898 2-cent stamp features a collage of Queen Victoria's crown at the top, a Mercator map of the world with the nations and colonies of the British Empire displayed in red, "Xmas 1898" and the phrase, "We hold a vaster empire than has been."
It was Canada's first bicolor stamp and has major color varieties involving the colors of the ocean and land (Scott 85–86).
But why does it say "Xmas 1898?" The stamp was issued December 7 and its use went into effect December 25, 1898, the inauguration of the Imperial Penny Postage rate (which was 2 cents in Canadian funds).
There is an oft-repeated story that Canadian Postmaster General William Mulock developed the stamp and proposed that it be issued on November 9 to "honor the prince," meaning the Prince of Wales. But when Queen Victoria asked "what Prince?" in a displeased manner, Mulock realized the danger, and answered "Why, madam, the Prince of Peace."
Here are some other Christmas stamp firsts:
Some have long held that Austria issued Christmas stamps on December 12, 1937 (Scott 388–389). There is no Christmas imagery on the two stamps, which show a rose and signs of the Zodiac. However, Kathy Ward, writing for the Christmas Philatelic Club, offers this: My suspicions were aroused when I purchased a first day cover of these stamps. On the cachet, it states that the Austrian post office issued the stamps to be used on 'birth-day (sic) congratulatory letters.' [That would explain the Zodiac symbols meaning an intent for year-round use.] A letter from Austria confirmed my suspicions: "The first official Christmas stamp of the Austrian Post has been issued in 1953."
In 1939–40, Brazil issued a set of four semipostals to raise money for charitable institutions. The first stamp, issued December 20, 1939, shows the Three Wise Men and Star of Bethlehem (Scott B8).
Caught in the grip of World War II, Hungary in 1943 issued three stamps depicting the Nativity (Scott 617–619).
The first United States Christmas stamp was issued in 1962 and featured a candle and wreaths in green and red (Scott 1205).


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If you look beyond the black noise of ceremonies of burial, he would be knee-deep in nearby headstones, staring on in dead-eared silence and chewing on boli & epa. He's a slim man, one would call him thin until they saw him move – which he barely did. He often stands until the coffins key into the grave and are covered in tears and siftings of red soil, moist humus and carpets of grass.
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Warhawk fans are still logging a significant number of hours into the game, blasting their way through enemies and eagerly awaiting the impending update release of version 1.5, which will modify the gameplay significantly. In a new post on the PlayStation.Blog, Dylan Jobe, Game Director for Warhawk, detailed the various items included in the free update which is tentatively scheduled for August 27th. The first item that he brought up was the inclusion of customizable in-game music. According to Jobe, Warhawk will detect when players choose to use the XMB player and will "automatically disable the in-game Warhawk music."
The next facet he pointed out is the inclusion of the long awaited trophies within the game. 56 trophies will be included in the update, some of which will relate to booster packs, retroactive trophies based on server-side stats and other hidden accomplishments. Another key feature that the development team decided to include is a set of 4 training tutorials that can be played off-line for newcomers to the title. This allows players to get a chance to build up their skills before being thrown into the deep end with skilled veterans. The update will also feature 20 new paint schemes and 50 new insignias for aircraft and soldier models; these new schemes are taken from a European contest for the best designs, similar to the contest held in the U.S. for version 1.3.
Jobe also mentioned that clan leaders will now have the ability to retract clan invitations, particularly the ones that simply collect invites without responding to them. Lastly, "Rookie" servers will now be color coded Green (instead of the Sony-hosted servers that are coded blue). Yellow servers, he mentioned, will be games launched from Home (whenever it is released). He also mentioned bug fixes and showed off some images of the ceremonial blade trophies that were won in the GGL Tournament a while ago. Finally, Jobe hinted at the next booster pack for the game, which has been long rumored to contain jetpacks for increased maneuverability.


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343 Guilty Spark (Halo)
Proof that terrible things come in small packages, Guilty Spark is probably the most adorable murderer on this list. Don't get sucked in by his small frame, chipper voice and unassuming demeanor, though: like every good metallic sociopath, Guilty Spark longs only for the eradication of all sentient life.
Built by the Forerunners, an ancient race of enlightened beings, Guilty Spark was tasked with the caretaking of Installation 04, the giant ring world from the first Halo. Though originally the Halos were designed to prevent the outbreak and spread of the parasitic Flood, after about 100,000 years of isolation, Guilty kind of lost his shit and decided living things in general were a bad idea. And he would've gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for that pesky Master Chief.
Mecha-Hitler (Wolfenstein 3D)
As we mentioned, psychotic humans are bad, psychotic machines are worse. But perhaps the most terrifying possibility of all is the combination of good old fashioned human ingenuity with the capabilities of modern technology. Witness Mecha-Hitler, the world's most evil synergy of man with the machines he creates.
By themselves, both parts of this equation are terrifying. On one side of the + sign, you've got history's most notorious and evil dictator, responsible for the deaths of millions of people. On the other side? A giant, heavily armored cyborg with not one but FOUR ultra-lethal chain guns. It is only because this technology wasn't available in the 1940s that we're not currently writing his article in the United States of Nazi Germany.
Sektor, Smoke, and Cyrax (Mortal Kombat)
Though the Mortal Kombat fiction is about as straightforward as advanced particle physics, there's one thing that's for certain: no one does killer cyborgs quite like MK. The result of a clan of ninjas deciding to upgrade their personnel with some hot new cybernetic technology, Sektor, Smoke and Cyrax are three of gaming's most advanced killing machines. Combining the martial arts skills of ninja with a bevy of military grade weaponry, this trio has an almost unlimited number of ways to put the hurt on the good heroes of Earthrealm. Despite some latent morality issues originating in their meaty parts, the MK cyborgs never hesitated when it came to gibbing opponents with quad missiles or chest-deployed car compactors, and for that they've earned our undying respect. Or, you know, dying respect, whenever they decide to train those quad launchers on us.
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Minister Schmidt presents Green Paper
On 30 December 2016, Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Christian Schmidt presented the Green Paper on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas. The contents: the guiding principles underpinning the future food and agricultural policies.
"The Green Paper provides a road map for future German agri-food policies. It sets out important policy milestones and priorities to achieve future-orientated agricultural structures and vibrant rural areas," said the Minister on the occasion of the presentation of the Green Paper.
The Green Paper on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas is the outcome of the Green Paper process initiated by Federal Minister Schmidt in 2015. Its goal is to build bridges between farmers and consumers - to foster better mutual understanding and to improve acceptance and transparency.
The presentation of the Green Paper does not constitute the end of the dialogue process; it is instead intended to act as an invitation to engage in a societal and political parliamentary debate.
Important milestones in the Green Paper on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas at a glance
- It is essential for the future of the agricultural sector that farming families continue to have access to the resources they need. It must therefore be made more difficult for non-agricultural and foreign investors to gain access to land.
- We aim to have agricultural structures that support active farmers with strong roots in the regions. We will in future focus our support, with the help of the direct payments as well, on family livestock farms to help these farmers adapt to the changes that society is calling for.
- We stand for a reliable Common Agricultural Policy and we are committed to the two-pillar structure that will continue to provide for reliable direct payments beyond 2020. It is our objective in future to focus direct payments more on active farmers rooted in the region.
- One aim is for farm animals to live in better conditions. We endorse the approach of "animal welfare over performance" when it comes to further developing animal breeding. We are drawing up a national farm animal strategy and setting up a state animal welfare label.
Food and nutrition
- We support people in having healthy diets and lifestyles. The objective is to considerably reduce diet-related diseases by 2030.
- We are rethinking the concept of nutritional education. To this end, the Federal Centre for Food and Nutrition, the Institute of Child Nutrition and the National Quality Centre for Healthy Nutrition in Schools and Preschools have been set up.
- We are promoting a healthy, affordable diet in schools and day-care facilities by abolishing value added tax for this kind of catering.
- The basics for a well-balanced diet need to be laid at an early age. We therefore call for nutritional education to be taught as part of the school curriculum.
- By adopting this reformulation strategy, we are reducing maximum levels of salt, sugar and fat in our foodstuffs.
Rural regions
- Our aim is for our rural areas to become "workshops for the future" to provide ideas for the development of our society. They are attractive and independent places to live in, conduct business, spend leisure time and experience nature.
- The focus is particularly on rural regions facing economic and structural deficits and demographic challenges. We need to further develop the Joint Task for the Improvement of Agricultural Structures and Coastal Protection by adding the fields of "rural areas" and "demography". In this context, we need to tackle the required amendment of the Basic Law.
- In future, we need to have a Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture has recently been restructured to provide the basis for this new development.
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Lucy And Her Cat
Gouache on paper : 10 x 10 inches ( 25 x 25 cm )
Dianne Flynn
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Dianne Flynn was born in the town of Huddersfield, England situated halfway between Leeds and Manchester. She studied art in Huddersfield, at the Manchester School of Art. She lived for many years in France, first in Languedoc and then later in Normandy. In 1976 she married Paul Hedley who is also a talented figurative and landscape artist. They now live in the south of England.
Selected Solo Exhibitions
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Magees Gallery, Belfast
MacConnal-Mason, London
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Galerie Chaye, Honfleur
Galerie Gerard, Wassenaar, Holland
Campbells of Walton Street, London
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MONTGOMERY, AL (AP) - The Democratic donkey that has traditionally marked the spot for voting a straight Democratic ticket won't appear on Alabama's ballots Nov. 6.
The Republican elephant will be on the ballots.
A spokeswoman for Alabama's secretary of state says the Democratic Party staff asked to change the party's logo from the head of a donkey to the words "Alabama Democrats." Democratic Party Vice Chairman Joe Reed says the change was never approved by the State Democratic Executive Committee and it could hurt the Democratic vote.
Party Executive Director Bradley Davidson said the party staff was all new and didn't realize they need the approval of the party executive committee. He said the party is contacting Democrats statewide to make sure they look for "Alabama Democrats" instead of a donkey head.
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1997 Mazda Miata: Self Tech
March 31, 2012
Before you attend a track day, it's in your best interest, as well as the others who will be on track around you, to give your car a good going over. Being spoiled with a Rotary Lift makes this easy. So with Miata Meister Jay Kavanagh looking over my shoulder, I had a good look in, under and around Project Rattle Can.
As everything was in good working order, Jay wanted to tackle a nagging issue having to do with the brakes.
Click on through...
For a while now, brake pedal travel has been on the long-ish side. While the braking force is still there, the extra half inch or so of distance has been bugging Jay. With the master cylinder and all the brake lines looking a-ok, our friends at StopTech suggested that tapered pads might be to blame. And, as long as the car was already up on the lift...
Jay and I replaced the front pads in about 20 minutes and then set about inspecting the old ones for irregular wear. While the old pads had plenty of life left in them, they did show signs of tapering. That was easy.
After a quick bleed of the brakes with ATE Super Blue, we bolted the wheels back up, lowered the car back down and went back to the office. Did I mention I love our Rotary Lift?
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Before the Jacksons or the Gatlin Brothers, even before the Beach Boys, there came a trio of musical brothers who broke into the entertainment industry 34 years ago and have retained their popularity ever since.
These three vocalists have managed to draw devoted fans to cross-country concerts despite their critics (and there have been many), despite juvenile behavior (they dare not deny it) and despite vocalizing that most singers give the thumbs down to (just ask any shower soprano or bathroom baritone).
You know them as Alvin, Simon and Theodore. Or not. Maybe you recognize them as Alvin and the Chipmunks. No matter. These Peter Pans of animation have outlasted hula hoops, pet rocks and the Delorean.
They will appear in ``A Chipmunk Christmas`` at 10:30 a.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at West Palm Beach Auditorium.
The trio was born in 1958 in the imagination of Ross Bagdasarian, who was inspired by the sped-up voice featured in his song The Witch Doctor. That year The Chipmunk Song sold more than 4.5 million copies in just seven weeks.
During the next 10 years, Bagdasarian`s progeny generated gold and platinum records, collected five Grammies and prompted a line of merchandise. Then Bagdasarian died and it appeared The Chipmunks would share his destiny.
In 1977, Bagdasarian`s son, Ross Jr., took over the family business, resurrecting his father`s creatures. Assisted by Janice, a collaborator who later became his wife, Bagdasarian Jr. invented new material and sought an audience.
Skeptics rejected the ideas.
Only Fred Silverman, then head of NBC, decided to take a chance and ran the old Chipmunk series to test the market. The response was warm and welcome. About the same time, a radio disc jockey on the East Coast played a fortuitous prank. He took a new wave hit, boosted the speed, and called it Chipmunk Punk.


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We all know keeping a handle on your money is no easy task. Fortunately, technology can make things that little bit easier. Below is a list of tools and websites which can help you.
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The Money Advice Service's free budget tool is a must have. In less than five minutes you can know much you have to spend each month after your major bills have been paid. The more detailed version takes 20 minutes and will help you understand exactly where your money is going.
Credit Checker by TotallyMoney.com
To really take control of your finances, you need to know where you stand. This free toolfrom TotallyMoney.com allows you to check your credit score. It's a great tool with further tips on how to improve your score. If you have a "bad" score and need finance, there's no need to worry. The tool can also help you find what credit options are best suited to your situation.
Pension Calculator by CNN
To truly be in control of your finances, it is a good idea to start looking at a pension. To get some idea of what you need to save, use CNN's free tool to calculate how much you need to save. There are better, more in-depth tools, but this one gives you a quick idea of whether you're saving enough.
Spending App on iTunes
No tech list would be complete without a trusty app. Try the Spending app on iTunes. It lets you input your weekly/monthly budget, and easily allows you to record each transaction. There's no easier way to keep track of expenses.
Savings Calculator by MAS
Another great tool by MAS which helps you calculate how long you'll need to save for or how much you'll need to save by a certain date. Use the free tool to see what you need to save. For example, it would take 14 years and five months to save £25,000 at £100 per month (with 5% interest). According to the tool, you could reach the target almost four years sooner by saving an extra £47 per month.
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Do you think it's strange that I like going to Baby's 'R' Us? And helping my pregnant friends design their baby nurseries? I've been to Baby's 'R' Us twice in the last few months, with two different pregnant friends: my "womb friend" Robin, who's getting induced on Friday(!), and my cousin Ally, who's due in July.
I spent all day Saturday registering for baby stuff with Ally, and we had the best time. I love passing on my baby knowledge. I love picking out which bottles to register for (Dr. Brown's), baby monitors (Summer), Boppy pillows, baby bathtubs, diaper rash creams, jumpers, cribs, bedding, bibs, the works. We covered some serious ground on Saturday; this baby is going to have the most beautiful nursery and accessories.
I'm not sure if this is a healthy activity for someone going through infertility but, as I've mentioned before, it's a guilty pleasure of mine. I love helping my friends pick out stuff for their babies, especially when it comes to strollers—City Mini all the way!—but I always end up thinking about my own not-yet-conceived child too, and fantasizing about his or her nursery.
What would I do differently the second time around? My husband always says that Preston's nursery is "boring," and not very "baby-ish," but I still think it's the most soothing room in the house (we didn't know the sex and went with gray and yellow, which I love). But next time maybe I'd go bigger and bolder. If we are so blessed, this baby is going to get a freaking shrine in the house, and will live in a non-toxic plexiglass bubble. (Kidding.)
Is thinking this way healthy? Am I setting myself up for major disappointment? Perhaps. But it's a nice diversion, and it makes me feel good to think this way, and especially to be a part of my friends' first babies.
I also like thinking about Preston's toddler room while I'm out shopping around, and planning what we're going to do when he's ready to move to a big-boy bed. I want to design a cool toddler room for him, and make it very special (and not boring!). It helps keep my mind on what's really important right now, and that's him.
Do you try to avoid places like Baby's 'R' Us, or are you the go-to girl for baby showers and registries? Do you think I'm a glutton for punishment? I've also taken both of these friends to the baby boutique I registered at before Preston was born, that my friend Rachel owns—called Twinkle Twinkle Little One (look it up, her stuff is to die for!). I swear, I make up excuses to go there. If you're not a baby person, going there would make you one—the stuff is that cute. She designs baby nurseries and works within any budget, big or small.
When I was pregnant, I used to go in just to hang out and chat with the girls who work there (I'd stay for hours; I even ordered in lunch with them once, they couldn't get rid of me!). Every time I go now it brings me back to the greatest time in my life—when Preston was born.
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Hollywood, February 1947. "Movie starlet Marilyn Monroe." And the world's luckiest phone book. Photograph by J.R. Eyerman. View full size.
Winnetka, Illinois. June 1950. "Student Rue Lawrence wearing frilly summer dress and bright lipstick in classroom at New Trier High School." Rue was on the cover of the October 16, 1950, issue of Life. Color transparency by Alfred Eisenstaedt, Life magazine photo archive. View full size.
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August 2, 1926. "Miss Marjorie Joesting." Our second look at Marjorie, who was Miss Washington, D.C., and a Miss America runner-up at Atlantic City. National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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August 2, 1926. "Miss Marjorie Joesting." Marjorie, the future Mrs. Arthur Lange, was both Miss Washington, D.C., and a Miss America runner-up at Atlantic City in 1926. National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.


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World's Only Best Maid St. Paddy's Pickle Parade
MANSFIELD, TEXAS - February 7, 2013 - The second annual World's Only Best Maid St. Paddy's Pickle Parade, sponsored by Best Maid Products, Inc., will be on March 16 in Mansfield, Texas. Unlike the Greenville Ave St. Patrick's Day parade in Dallas, the World's Only Best Maid St. Paddy's Pickle Parade will be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. The parade will celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Mansfield's pickle industry and fun. Entries will be quirky, entertaining and include Wheelie-ing Elvi, Pickle Queens, and the parade Big Dill, Gary Dalton, president of Best Maid Products, Inc. The parade will roll through downtown Mansfield at 2:00 p.m., preceded by the Pickle 10K, 5K and 1-mile runs (run registration is at www.active.com), children's activities, vendor booths and food truck court on Main Street. Once the parade concludes, the street party begins on Smith Street. Pickle eating and pickle juice drinking contests, green beer, and live music will be by The Trinity River Whalers, The Party Crashers and Me & My Monkey. The childrens area and food vendors will all be in full swing.


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Four of the most exclusive hotels and cruises in Vietnam - Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Nam Hai in Hoi An, The Reverie Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, and Paradise Cruises on Ha Long Bay - worked together with the Balcony Media Group to launch Quintessential Collection Vietnam at http://quintessentialcollectionvietnam.com on June 2.
The website is a new digital platform that will function as the single most important resource for affluent travelers in Vietnam.
According to Mr. Jim Sullivan, Managing Director of the Balcony Media Group, knowing where to go for the quintessential Vietnamese accommodation experience is the first thing to know. "But what to do when she gets there, what to read before he goes, what to watch, what to listen to, who to look for - all of this essential information is going to drive the site," he said.
Every month the general manager of one of the Quintessential hotels will blog on issues that matter to affluent travelers, be it having a tuxedo made in Hanoi, reading a translation of the epic Vietnamese poem "The Tale of Kieu", enjoying a night at the opera, where to get the best martini, and what to take home from the trip.
The site will also report on what the world's leading media are saying about Vietnam and what activities affluent travelers indulge in while in the country.
"The headline coming out of Vietnam, for years and years, was 'Good Morning, Vietnam'," said Mr. Sullivan. "That headline was fine for a destination that appealed to backpackers. But when a hotel starts picking up guests in a Rolls Royce Limited Edition Phantom Dragon, we're on the cusp of a very elegant evening, indeed. Good Evening, Vietnam."


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The Independent Police Complaints Commission published on 8 March a report Police use of force: evidence from complaints, investigations and public perception. The section on the use of force in relation to those with mental health difficulties makes particularly sobering reading. As the report notes:
"The IPCC has frequently expressed concern about the relationship between mental illness, restraint and death. One in five of those involved in our investigations into use of force were known to have mental health concerns. They were four times more likely to die after force had been used than those not known to be mentally ill. They were much more likely to be restrained, to experience multiple uses of force, and to be subject to force in a custody environment. People with mental health concerns are clearly vulnerable, but in many cases, they were also likely to present challenges to the police officers dealing with them. They were much more likely to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and to be in possession of some kind of weapon, with risks to themselves or others. This underlines the findings in other reports: not only do police need training in recognising and communicating with those in mental health crisis, but there is an urgent need to invest in appropriate mental health services that can prevent such crises or support people through them."


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French, Mali forces retake Diabaly as Islamists retreat
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French and Malian troops retook the strategic town of Diabaly on Monday, a battleground since being seized by Islamists a week ago, as France's Minister of Defence stated the country's military aim in Mali was "total reconquest".
French and Malian armoured columns rolled into the central Mali towns of Diabaly and Douentza on Monday, days after al Qaeda-linked Islamist rebels encamped there melted into the bush to avoid air strikes.
Paris called the advance a success in its campaign to oust Islamist fighters from Mali's vast desert where they have held sway for ten months, raising fears the area could become a launchpad for international attacks.
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"This advance by Mali's army into towns held by their enemies is a certain military success for the government in Bamako and for French forces supporting the operations," French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said in a statement.
Diabaly, 350 km (220 miles) north of Mali's dusty riverside capital Bamako, had harboured the main cluster of insurgents south of the frontline towns of Mopti and Sevare.
Residents said some of the rebels had abandoned their flowing robes to blend in with the local population. The charred and twisted wreckage of their pick up trucks littered the sandy streets between mud-brick buildings.
The French commander in the region has warned of the risk of mines and booby traps in the insurgents' wake. The region around Diabaly has long been a hub for al Qaeda-linked cells believed to have camps in the Ouagadou forest near Mauritania's border.
Douentza lies 800 km northeast of Bamako. Rebels occupying it vanished after air strikes last week, residents said.
France has deployed 2,000 ground troops and its war planes pounded rebel columns and bases in Mali for an 11th day on Monday. Its intervention turned back an Islamist column heading towards Bamako that threatened to topple Mali's government.
The Malian crisis
France now aims, with international support, to dislodge the Islamists from Mali's vast desert north, an area the size of Texas, before they could use it to launch attacks on the West.
The Islamist alliance, grouping al Qaeda's North African wing AQIM and the home-grown Malian militant groups Ansar Dine and MUJWA, has imposed harsh sharia law in northern Mali, including amputations and the destruction of ancient shrines sacred to moderate Sufi Muslims.
France said on Sunday French Rafale and Mirage planes had bombed Islamist camps and logistics bases around the ancient caravan town of Timbuktu and Gao, the largest city of the north. The strikes were aimed at preventing Islamist fighters launching a counter-attack.
A resident of Timbuktu told Reuters by satellite telephone on Monday that scores of pickup trucks carrying Islamist fighters had arrived there since Saturday, as the rebels apparently pulled their forces towards their desert strongholds.
The information could not be independently verified.
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France wants 'total reconquest' of Mali
France's Minister of Defence Jean-Yves Le Drian said Sunday the country's aim is "total reconquest" of Mali. "We are not going to leave pockets" of resistance, he said. Meanwhile, French opposition leader Jean-François Copé on Monday asked President François Hollande to clarify France's objectives in Mali, amid worries that Paris would again find itself isolated.
The stakes in Mali rose dramatically this week when Islamist gunmen cited France's intervention as their reason for attacking a desert gas plant in neighbouring Algeria, seizing hundreds of hostages. The death toll reached at least 80 after Algerian troops stormed the complex at the weekend.
Veteran jihadist Mokhtar Belmokhtar claimed responsibility in the name of al Qaeda for the Algeria attack, Mauritanian news website Sahara Media said on Sunday. His Mulathameen Brigade has warned it will carry out attacks on foreign interests in the region unless the fighting in Mali stops.
The European Union said it would host an international meeting on Mali on Feb. 5. The conference, in Brussels, will involve the United Nations, African Union and ECOWAS, the regional grouping of West African states.
The push northward by the Malian army raised the spectre of ethnic reprisals by security forces and local militia groups.
Human Rights Watch warned it had received reports of serious abuses, including killings, being committed by the Malian army against civilians in Niono.
The area was also the site of reported killings this year by black Africans against lighter-skinned Arabs and Tuaregs, who are widely blamed for the rebellion that swept northern Mali a year ago.
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No one has turned up any decapitated corpses buried in Arizona as of yet, but some of the Republican governor's toughest critics are joking that she lost her head during a debate televised on Wednesday night.
Gov. Janet Brewer stumbled during her opening statement of a televised debate with political opponents and refused to answer reporters questions about "headless bodies" afterward.
"Brewer, who has gained national notoriety for signing into law the country's toughest provisions for illegal immigrants, awkwardly paused twice during the opening statement of the Clean Elections Debate broadcast on the state's PBS affiliate," Politico reports.
"I have … done so much and I just cannot believe that we have changed everything since I've become your governor in the last 600 days. Arizona has been brought back from its abyss," Brewer said, after appearing to lose her train of thought.
Then, after saying, "We have cut the budget, we have balanced the budget and we are moving forward. We have done everything that we could possibly do," the governor paused for 10 seconds  an eternity in a live televised debate  before looking down at her notes.
"We have … did what was right for Arizona. I will tell you that we have really did the best that anyone could do," she said, visibly flustered.
One blogger found her failure to articulate "cringe inducing" and commented, "No wonder our state is such as mess…"
Jason Linkins of The Huffington Post adds, "Brewer's inability to, you know — introduce herself, thank the debate sponsors, and welcome viewers at home — hit a snag when her train of thought derailed, leaving dead-air gaps that rival any of the ones on the Arizona-Mexico border."
A video on YouTube suggests Brewer was about to say "behead" instead of "become" and adds crickets during her moment of silence.
During the debate, she sparred with Democratic opponent Terry Goddard over illegal immigration and the state's economic troubles.
"Brewer repeated her contention that the unions that support Democrats like Goddard are creating problems by urging people to boycott Arizona," the East Valley Tribune reports.
But Goddard shot back that far more economic damage is done by comments Brewer has made, both in local and national media, about the violent crime caused by illegal immigration and specifically that headless bodies are being found in the desert.
"Those are false statements," he said.
"They cause people to think that Arizona is a dangerous place," he continued. And they don't come here and they don't invest here because our governor said such negative things about our state."
Brewer sidestepped the accusation she lied about the headless bodies, responding with, "I will call you out. Maybe you can talk to your union friends about stopping the boycott."
In July, Brewer stated that law enforcement had discovered numerous bodies near the Mexico border that had been decapitated during an interview on Fox News.
But the county coroner said there was no evidence of any beheadings.
After the debate, a group of reporters began questioning the Arizona governor over her refusal to address Goddard's accusation.
"Governor why wouldn't you recant the comment you made about the beheadings in the desert?" a reporter asked Brewer.
"Well, this was an interesting evening. You saw a complete display of the difference between myself and Terry Goddard," Brewer responded.
"Maybe people aren't coming here because you're making comments about headless bodies?" Brewer was asked a second time.
"The big thing that didn't happen tonight is that Terry Goddard never gave us a plan. Terry Goddard has never had a plan. If he has, he hasn't shared it," she responded, again dodging the question.
"What about the headless bodies?" a reporter asked Brewer for the third time.
"Can you answer the question, Governor?" another reporter followed.
"Answer the question," yet another demanded. "Why won't you recant that? Do you still believe it?"
"Okay, thank you all," Brewer said as she turned at left the room.
Video of Brewer's opening statement can be viewed below.
Below is video of Brewer being questioned by a group of reporters after the debate.


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I'm gonna try to get to Idaho Falls, where I have family, so I can see it in totality. I'm hearing the interstate will be choked off, cell service nada, food water and gas all scarce for that day.
Please be safe, wherever you go. And though you've heard it a million times before, DON'T LOOK AT THE ECLIPSE without protection. Please practice safe eclipse-viewing. There is stuff coming off the sun that can damage your eyes even when it doesn't force you to look away.


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Bill Gentner, South Central Tennessee Representative
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Executive Committee Members
Kim Brannon, Northwest Tennessee Representative (West Tennessee)
Mike Callahan, Upper Cumberland Representative (Middle Tennessee)
Jerry Lukach, First Tennessee Representative (East Tennessee)
Commission Members
Leslee Bibb, Southwest Tennessee Representative
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Del Holley, East Tennessee Representative (Knox County)
Dora Ivey, Mid-South Planning and Service Area
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Commissioners of State Government Departments and Agencies
Commissioner John Dreyzehner, (Proxy: Sally Pitt) Department of Health
Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder, (Proxy: Mark Breece) Department of Veterans Services
Commissioner Danielle Barnes, (Proxy: Renee Bouchillon) Department of Human Services
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Microsoft's Frank Holland Talks Custom Versus Automated Campaigns
Microsoft's top ad sales executive will soon mark a year in his job.
Microsoft's top ad sales executive will soon mark a year in his job.
In April, Frank Holland will mark a year at the helm of Microsoft's ad sales efforts. In that time he has met with many of the company's global agency and brand customers, and has sought to channel the energy of his 1,800-strong sales force into the kind of custom, high-touch campaigns brand advertisers increasingly want. It hasn't been easy.
"The problem we have right now is we don't have enough sales people to address the demand for high-end, multi-screen branded deals," said Holland, corporate VP of advertising and online business.
The notion that employing close to 2,000 ad sellers amounts to a staffing crisis may seem ludicrous until you consider the company's sprawling media network. Among Microsoft's ad supported properties are Xbox, MSN, Skype, Windows Live, Windows Mobile, Hotmail, Microsoft Media Network (a comScore top 10 ad network), Bing, and Yahoo Search. Many of these have specialized ad formats and dedicated sales teams.
Also consider that Microsoft's sales organization is divided into 13 regions, of which the U.S. is just one. Overseas its job is further complicated by franchise deals with brands like Singapore's XIN, for content and ad services.
In the U.S. and internationally, Holland wants his ad sellers to focus on lucrative customized campaigns. "I'd like to cover the creative agencies a lot deeper than we do today, and have them think about the Microsoft opportunity as a platform they can build on top of," he said.
Holland insists this will happen naturally as Microsoft puts in place better systems for automating data-driven display ad campaigns. He said programmatic ad buys represent the fastest growing piece of Microsoft's ad business, revenue-wise.
Microsoft's programmatic offering is a work in progress, but it includes ad exchange technology supplied by AppNexus and the company's big ad network deal with rivals Yahoo and AOL. That deal became official earlier this month.
"We end up solving a lot of problems with arms and legs that we could with a really advanced platform," he said. "As we get more advanced in the way we automate programmatic buying, we'll be able to service a lot more depth on the hand-sold side."
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Holland has little in common with his predecessors. The two most recent people to hold his job at Microsoft were Robin Domeniconi and Carolyn Everson, hailing from MTV and Time Inc., respectively. Both were seasoned media sales execs and neither lasted very long. After leaving Microsoft, Domeniconi moved on to Elle, and Everson famously went to Facebook.
Holland, on the contrary, was promoted from within after some 14 years in enterprise sales.
So what's his pitch to advertisers? In a word: breadth.
"Facebook has done a very nice job of taking the term social and making it equal to Facebook," he said. "I'm not trying to define a particular property or platform as the thing Microsoft is going to stand for."
Holland holds up Skype as an example of Microsoft's strength in social. "I'm not trying to hit a zillion friends with Skype," he said. "I'm trying to allow brands to have a co-conversation with the eight closest confidants you've got in the world."
Holland says Microsoft has a very high standard for what advertising should look like in the future.
"It's pretty different from what it looks like now," he said. "In 15 years, here's the legacy I would like to have left: It would be about introducing advertising that's relevant, that's beautiful, that's engaging, that's useful to a consumer. Right now we're a little bit hobbled by the fact we don't connect the pieces of the ecosystem, including the media and creative agencies, well enough to make that happen."


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