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The 2014 Breeders' Cup will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park near Los Angeles, Breeders' Cup announced Monday morning, marking the third consecutive time Santa Anita will host the event and the eighth time overall.
No other track has held the event in three consecutive years.
The decision to hold the two-day event at Santa Anita for the fifth time in the past seven years reflects the organization's comfort level with the track as well as Breeders' Cup's preference to card the event at a warm-weather site. Over the past five years, many influential board members of the organization have lobbied heavily in favor of Santa Anita, which is owned by the Stronach Group, a private company controlled by the billionaire owner-breeder Frank Stronach.
The only other candidate for the event was Churchill Downs, according to Breeders' Cup officials. Belmont Park, which is operated by the New York Racing Association, had in the past expressed interest in the 2014 event but did not submit a bid.
"Santa Anita has proven to be an outstanding host for our championships, providing horsemen and fans around the world with a first-class facility and one of the greatest experiences in sports," Craig Fravel, the chief executive of Breeders' Cup, said in a release. "We also value our relationship with the Southern California business and entertainment community, who have demonstrated longtime dedication and support of the Breeders' Cup since our inception in 1984."
While Breeders' Cup has shied from New York over the past decade because of the political and financial problems that have continually beset NYRA, Churchill Downs has remained in the mix even as some on the Breeders' Cup board have supported making Santa Anita a permanent site. Churchill is the only racetrack other than Santa Anita to host the event since 2008. Churchill hosted the event in 2010 and 2011.
Churchill spokesman John Asher said in a statement that the track had "extensive discussions with the Breeders' Cup over the possibility of serving as its host track in 2014, and our parties had no financial disagreements."
In response to a question, Asher said that Churchill "would certainly be open to discuss a return of the event to Louisville." Churchill has hosted the Breeders' Cup eight times, and its two-day combined attendance figures in 2010 and 2011 were the highest since the Breeders' Cup expanded to two days in 2007.
The decision to tab Santa Anita as the 2014 host was telegraphed three weeks ago when the California Horse Racing Board, deliberating over the state's racing calendar for 2014 now that Hollywood Park has announced that it will close at the end of this year, awarded Santa Anita 2014 racing dates through the first weekend of November, when Breeders' Cup prefers to hold the event. At the same meeting, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club outside of San Diego was awarded the fall dates for 2015, beginning on Oct. 28 of that year.
Prior to being hired by Breeders' Cup as chief executive in 2011, Fravel was the president and general manager at Del Mar. The track, which generates one of the highest average attendance figures in the United States during its summer meet, plans to widen its turf course this fall, a project that will enable it to card turf races with a maximum of 14 runners beginning in 2014.
In a previous version of this article, Belmont Park was called a candidate for the 2014 event when in fact the track's operator, the New York Racing Association, did not submit a bid.


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|Bryan Pirtle
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E&J Gallo Wines offered Pirtle an unprecedented opportunity to evolve into one of the company's most valued young technical gurus. Over time he became the go-to person to apply innovative solutions to complex control system engineering problems. One such project that earned respect from his peers involved coordinating 20 mobile pumps with nearly 500 wine tanks. His challenge was to monitor the flow demand of stored wine from each tank to multiple filters, use the machine data to improve efficiencies throughout the system, enable flexible connection, and display timely data and feedback on human interfaces.
Pirtle explored an innovative Bluetooth solution that sold for less than $100 per unit from a connectivity company, but ultimately implemented a hard-wired solution to ensure reliability. He wrote software that collected and transferred data from pump to filter to control system with split-second precision. His black box solution included clever algorithms that independently managed over 600 built-in controllers. His new system replaced a wireless product (that had not been working well) with a custom-developed, data routing network, one that offered Gallo far greater processing flexibility. His colleagues summed up his ingenuity and foresight with a simple statement, "only Bryan would have thought of using such innovative techniques".
An innovator at heart, Pirtle's personal drive to remain in-the-know of global technology transcends his work at Gallo. At home he works on numerous projects of interest, pours through electronic journals, and keeps up his personal blog. One project involved rewriting the firmware of an Arduino board that could manage various appliances and devices in his home from a web page. After selling a few similar systems to friends, he considered starting a new business on the side.
Over time, Pirtle's career path at Gallo led him away from programming to project management. Unlike his previous projects where he could easily apply technology to improve a process among machines, he recognized that designing a 'circuit board' of people, budgets, and ROI's rather than chip-sets and software would require new skills.
MIT's SDM program not only fit the bill for him but offered an unprecedented opportunity to attend classes with his peers while sitting in a Gallo conference room. "I am not much for watching taped lectures, but when I heard how interactive MIT's remote classrooms were set up, I was hooked," he explained. Gallo's HR director and his colleagues have supported his decision wholeheartedly and for good reason. Pirtle will not only learn state-of-the-art systems-thinking theories while working at Gallo but will also have a chance to apply his newly found knowledge on-the-job while maintaining access to MIT professors.
For Pirtle, however, SDM's on-campus component offered an additional benefit. Instead of reading about new technology breakthroughs in trade magazines at home, he could now knock on the doors of the very same MIT labs cited and speak directly with the people behind the inventions. He summed up his excitement in just four words: "How cool is that?!"

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Two Hermosa Beach City Council incumbents plan to seek re-election this fall, but another said he would not run for a new term.
So far, Mayor Kit Bobko and City Councilman Jeff Duclos plan to add their names to the ballot Nov. 5, when three council seats will be at stake.
Councilman Howard Fishman, however, announced at the June 11 meeting that he would not run.
Another contender is former city Police Chief Greg Savelli.


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Cowboys extend all 3 coordinators' contracts
Cowboys extend all 3 coordinators' contracts.
You get an extension.
You get an extension.
And you get an extension.
The Cowboys saw to it that all three coordinators' contracts were extended before players convene in April for voluntary workouts. ESPN's Todd Archer reported Tuesday that offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli and special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia signed off on their agreements.
Linehan and Marinelli were entering the final year of their respective deals, per Archer.
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Is it the right age to meditate?
Mediation is the most common word used today by people across the world. Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj writes.india Updated: May 18, 2012 01:03 IST
Mediation is the most common word used today by people across the world.
Every home has atleast one person who is into Meditation.Lets understand what is this all about.To put it in simple words, Meditation is a spiritual love-link of the soul with the Supreme Soul. It helps us to know the spiritual truths of life and transform us into a value-based person so that we are not influenced by worldly matters.
There has been a debate since years as to what should be the right age for Meditation". Some believe that why should youngsters indulge in these things at a young age? Coz its their age to eat, make merry and enjoy life. Meditation or spirituality is for the old people is the common belief of society.
I feel meditation is helpful for everyone; rather it is of utmost importance for the young generation. At this age, mind is fresh and energetic and not yet polluted by worldly matters. So they can inculcate values and virtues easily and bring about a positive change in themselves, so that they can have a developed and balanced personality.
It makes us fearless, increases our concentration power, helps us to generate pure and positive thoughts, gives us peace of mind and helps us to achieve success in every aspects of life -whether it is studies or career.
It is said "As you sow, so shall you reap", hence if we sow the seeds of divine values and virtues in the minds of the young at a tender age, we would reap its healthy fruit in the form of a happier and beautiful world in future.
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Google Glass On Sale for Today Only!
Want to own a pair of Google's coveted Google Glass? Yeah, me neither. Google announced that it is letting people into their explorer program today only starting at 8am this morning.
The price? Only $1500. No thanks. Knowing my luck as soon as I bought it they would come out with Google Glass 2.0 a week later and I'd be shit out of luck and $1500 poorer. And to be honest I really couldn't give a crap less about Glass.
Google Glass is responsible for causing a fair share of disturbances in San Fran over the past year or so with people getting upset at local bars and gathering spots because of the Glass's ability to record and stream live video without anyone knowing. Meaning, if you see someone walk into a bar you are in wearing Google Glass, and you know your ass isn't supposed to be at the bar, you would probably benefit from leaving. Or in the instances in question...making the wearer leave.
Not many people are thrilled about Google expanding and offering Glass to more and more people today only.
Me? I couldn't care less really....I'm just wondering why they didn't call them Googles....like goggles....get it?


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Do Dil Ek Jaan 3rd December 2013 Written Episode Update
Do Dil Ek Jaan 3rd December 2013 Written Episode, Do Dil Ek Jaan 3rd December 2013 Written Update
The Episode starts with Antara getting hurt and Raghu caring for her. She says don't touch me, leave me. he takes a medical aid box and holds her. She says leave me, I told you not to touch me. Raghu says shh……… and makes her sit. She pushes him and he falls. He gets up and comes to her again. He holds her hand and says shut up. He says if you want to fight, fight later, be quiet now. He chnages her hand bandage, Mera Mahi Tu…… plays……. Antara looks at him and cries. He cares for her hand and looks at her. He cleans her wound with cotton. She says Raghu…. and pushes him. She says how dare you call me Miss Kaul.
Wind blows and they have an eyelock. She takes the ointment and it falls by Raghu's side. He looks at it. Music plays…… in the background…………
Raghu asks who am I to you. She says leave from here, this is my room. He says what husband, with whom you did not get your marriage registered. She says you broke our relation by cheating me. She taunts Raghu and he tries to open the door. Antara sits on her bed. He looks at her. Raghu lights a candle and holds Antara wen she falls. Music plays…………. They get closer and have an eyelock. He holds her closer and does not leave her. She looks at him shocked and trying to be away from him. Satya's photo falls by them and gets burnt by the candle.
Raghu steps on the photo to stop the fire. Antara is stunned. She tries calling someone. Raghu looks at her. He goes to her and sees his mouth organ. He thinks about Antara's words and is upset. He says you have kept my gift. She says yes, very carefully, be it a gift or a wound. Raghu and Antara talk via hearts. Antara gets scares by lightning and screams. He says do't be afraid, I m with you. He comes to her again and Tujhe Dekhun mai Bheegi ankhon se…… plays…………. He triesto touch her but she pushes him. He still tries and she keeps mum….. He wipes her tears and music plays……………………
He does the aid for her hand while she sleeps. She makes her sleep well covering her with a blanket. She wakes up and sees him sleeping far. She gets up and sees the wound on his hand. She applies the ointment on his hand. She cries seeing him hurt. She sits looking at him and sleeps.
The next morning, Raghu and Antara are sleeping in the same room. Manohar opens the room and leaves. Satya comes home in the morning, Maai asks him where was he all night. Satya does not answer her and leaves. Maai gets angry. She says Satya will always remember this and also Antara. Satya opens the door and finds Raghu in the room. He is shocked to see him. Raghu says Sahib… I…… Satya looks at Antara sleeping. He wakes her up and ass what is Raghu doing in my bedroom. Maai comes and says Raghu you here…. whats going on. Satya sas what did you do behind my back. Maai smiles.
Antara says this door was closed. Satya beats the door and says it was open. Raghu says it was closed, I tried to open it. Satya scolds Raghu and says be quiet, else I will not leave you. Antara says Raghu is not lying. Maai taunts Antara. Satya asks what was you doing here. Raghu says I came to find my phone. Antara says I don't know anything. Satya asks Raghu why did you come in my room and gets angry. He asks Antara was Raghu with you all night. Antara says yes. Satya gets angry. Raghu is tightlipped. Antara says I tried calling you. Satya does not believe her. Satya leaves and sees Antara's phone outside the room. He throws the phone and leaves.
Maai asks Raghu to leave. Raghu tries to explain her but Maai says I understand, you leave. Antara cries. Maai gives her a napkin and says wipe your tears. Antara thinks that Maai did this. Maai laughs. She says we are playing a game. She says I invited women for haldi ritual, they will come and bless you. Antara gets her taunts and thinks what will she say to everyone. Maai taunts her saying you were with our lover all night and leaves. Antara cries thinking about Satya's words and Maai's words.
Satya comes to Antara and says tell me was this your plan to be in this room with Raghu. He gets angry.
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If you are a political and social liberal you probably watched last night's MSNBC, Rachel Maddow show. If that is the case, there is no need to re-view the segments.
If you missed the segments and you are an American who cares about the social wellness of the nation, the segments are a must view. Let;s visit with Trump's deplorables."
Hillary Clinton recently mentioned (with a mistaken over estimate via the word "half") a segment if the voting public she characterized as "deplorable." Well, yes Trump has a significant following of deplorables and he has a much larger following of "deplorable" enablers. If you are a Trump supporter and failed to notice his courting of the American far-right, neo-Nazis, and various and asunder racist, you are an enabler.
American white supremacists encouraged by Trump campaign
Rachel Maddow shows American racist groups describing at a press conference how they have found comfort and encouragement in the Donald Trump campaign, emboldening them to come out from the darker edges of American politics.http://on.msnbc.com/2cVyEHb
Trump employs symbols of America's racist fringe
Rachel Maddow shows how the Trump campaign's embrace of recognizable racist symbols and messages is taken as a signal of agreement by racist groups on the fringe of American politics.
Are you one of the many Americans who think n terms of, "this is not what we are about." I suggest this is what we have become.


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To give a better view of the interface than the youtube video here are most of the current display types. And the Arduino Watch is now on Hackaday.com!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Arduino Watch: Biopunk Edition
There is a new video up showing my new Arduino Watch: Biopunk Edition here.
More details and pictures coming and next week the Steampunk Edition will get a video.
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Cricket great Sunil Gavaskar on Monday added fuel to the row over the Indian Premier League, saying the Test squad were distracted by the upcoming Twenty20 extravaganza to be held later this month.
Gavaskar questioned the players' commitment after India crashed by an innings and 90 runs in the second Test against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Saturday, their worst defeat at home in almost 50 years.
"The question that is being asked is whether the Indian team was sufficiently prepared for the Test match," Gavaskar wrote in his syndicated column in the Hindustan Times.
"The absence of some players for two whole days out of the three days between the first two Tests was strange to say the least.
"They could have done with an extra session at the nets rather than dancing at the launch of their (IPL) franchise."
Gavaskar, who heads the International Cricket Council's rule-making cricket committee, is himself a member of the IPL's governing council.
He also urged newly-appointed coach Gary Kirsten to rein in his players ahead of the third and final Test starting in Kanpur on Friday.
"Gary Kirsten better crack the whip, else some of the guys will ride roughshod over him," wrote Gavaskar.
"They should have been hard at the nets trying to get their wrist position and footwork right rather than practising their dancing steps.
"It's about time they realised that they are what they are, because of cricket."
Gavaskar's comments come a day after local media lashed out at the IPL, the multi-million dollar Twenty20 event starting on April 18 which has signed on the world's top players for the 44-day competition between eight city teams.
The mass circulation Hindustan Times had written on Sunday that "since so much money is riding on the IPL, the investors are bound to project this as the greatest show on earth so that they can lure people to watch it.
"But one is disappointed with the attitude of the Indian cricket board, which does not seem to care that the players have to focus on the Test series right now and not on the IPL."
Gavaskar slams player commitment after rout
Cricket great Sunil Gavaskar on Monday added fuel to the row over the Indian Premier League, saying the Test squad were distracted by the upcoming Twenty20 extravaganza to be held later this month.


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This email lobbed into Uni of Canberra students' inboxes today (in relation to the discussion over on this thread):
It has been brought to the attention of the University that students may
have received an invoice from the UC Students' Association. The invoice
bears the Association logo and is for the amount of $50. Students have
contacted the University confused about the status of the invoice and
whether they are required to pay the amount. Please be advised that the
University did not sanction the production of the invoice. The invoice was
issued without any formal advice from the Student Association to the
In late 2005 the Australian Senate approved the Higher Education Support
Amendment (Abolition of Compulsory Up-front Student Union Fees) Bill 2005.
The Bill prohibits Higher Education Providers from requiring a student to
become a member of a student organisation as a condition of enrolment or
from charging a student an amenities fee for services that are not of an
academic nature, unless the student has chosen to utilise that service. The
University of Canberra was able to charge an Amenities and Services Fee
(ASF) in Semester 1, 2006 under the terms of the legislation but will not
charge the ASF for Semester 2, 2006 or any subsequent semester. This was
explained in Student Bulletin 01/06.
The Student Association is within its rights to seek your membership and
seek payment of membership fees. However, students are not under any
obligation to become a member of the Student Association or pay the
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I love the following poem. Truly. I come back to it again and again. I find that I often subconsciously pick a poem that becomes emblematic of a stage of life. Its becomes an anthem, something I come back to in times of stress and point to, saying, "See! Don't you all understand? He gets it!".
I found this poem in college. Its not my constant mantra anymore., but it testifies to the gosepl in a way that I think Fredrick Buechner would appreciate–I just finished Telling the Truth: The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy and Fairy Tale. Rather, if it doesn't testify to the truth of the gospel, this poem at least gets at the core thing in all of us that desires the cosmic narrative, the story of our lives to be played on the grand scale. In that respect, Hoagland, with out referencing the gospel, demands and articulates our deep need for all of this to matter, and in such perfectly pairs with the tradgey, comedy and fairytale of Burchner's gospel. And there is just something lovely about someone brazenly demanding that the ugly, the unkempt, the rigmaroll of life, in all its beauty be acknowledged.
By Tony Hoaglandb. 1953 Tony Hoagland
Don't take it personal, they said;
but I did, I took it all quite personal—
the breeze and the river and the color of the fields;
the price of grapefruit and stamps,
the wet hair of women in the rain—
And I cursed what hurt me
and I praised what gave me joy,
the most simple-minded of possible responses.
The government reminded me of my father,
with its deafness and its laws,
and the weather reminded me of my mom,
with her tropical squalls.
Enjoy it while you can, they said of Happiness
Think first, they said of Talk
Get over it, they said
at the School of Broken Hearts
but I couldn't and I didn't and I don't
believe in the clean break;
I believe in the compound fracture
served with a sauce of dirty regret,
I believe in saying it all
and taking it all back
and saying it again for good measure
while the air fills up with I'm-Sorries
like wheeling birds
and the trees look seasick in the wind.
Oh life! Can you blame me
for making a scene?
You were that yellow caboose, the moon
disappearing over a ridge of cloud.
I was the dog, chained in some fool's backyard;
barking and barking:
trying to convince everything else
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9/11 movie trailer is really awesome. It is an upcoming American action disaster drama movie. It was directed by Martin Guigui and written by Martin Guigui, Steven Golebiowski and based on the September 11 attacks at the World Trade Center in New York City. It cast stars Charlie Sheen, Whoopi Goldberg, Gina Gershon, Luis Guzmán and Jacqueline Bisset. 9/11 will be scheduled released on September 8, 2017, by Atlas Distribution Company.
The north tower of the World Trade Centre on September 11, 2001, Sheen plays a man trapped in an elevator inside in the real-life disaster film. He and the rest of the poor souls trapped inside are in a race to exemption before the forthcoming collapse of the towers.
On the morning of September 11, 2001, a messenger sings to his daughter "Happy Birthday", a billionaire argues with his wife in a divorce hearing, a maintenance man starts his day and a young Russian decides she's breaking up with her sugar daddy. When the 1st airplane hits World Trade Center, these 5 elevator passengers discover themselves trapped. Forced to band together, they fight against all disagreements to escape before the improbable collapse occurs. Their story is about bravery, faith and the will to live alive.
Let's Introduce with Industry Leading partner :
- Director: Martin Guigui
2. Writer: Martin Guigui, Steven Golebiowski
3. Actors: Charlie Sheen, Gina Gershon, Luis Guzmán, Wood Harris, Olga Fonda, Jacqueline Bisset, Whoopi Goldberg
- Genre: Action, Drama
- Run Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Release Date: September 8th, 2017


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"When selecting a company to design and build your custom home or remodeling project, you're hiring a partner to enhance your lifestyle and increase the value of your home. To ensure a smooth and positive experience, it is critical that you understand your partner's vision, philosophy and values to make sure they align with your goals." – Jeffrey A. Titus
As professional remodeling contractors in Fairfield County, Connecticut, it is important to us that we provide continuous improvement through all of our services, from Home Renovations and Remodeling projects to Architectural Design work.
- We hire and train the best individuals, subcontractors and vendors that reflect our Core Values.
- We actively solicit feedback from our clients and continually improve our processes.
- We continue to create efficient systems and use innovative products.
- We continue to improve our business methods and provide the highest level of service to our clients.
- Motto ~ "Building clients for life … one home at a time"
At Titus Built, we strive to exceed our clients' expectations by delivering excellent service and value with integrity, accountability and a positive "can do" attitude.
Last month our blog discussed a New Canaan, Connecticut family that is a prime example of our motto. We recently completed their master bathroom renovation as well as their daughter's bathroom remodel and currently are in the progress of finishing a pergola addition for them.
Daughter's Bathroom:
3cm Bianco Nuevo Polished (White Glass) vanity countertop with undermount sink and 4″
Fixtures: aquabrass Single-hole Lavatory Faucet #77314 &
Wallmount Tub Spout # 32032 ~ www.aquabrass.com
Outdoor Addition ~ Patio, Pergola, Fireplace & Chimney, and, Built-in Masonry Outdoor Grill & Cooler Station:
- 10" round fiberglass columns on sitting wall and on patio.
- Structural beams on top of columns.
- 2 x 8 red cedar pergola rafters (paint grade) on top of structural beams.
- 2 x 2 red cedar purlins (paint grade) on top of rafters.
Pergola Beam Detail Drawing
Exterior Trim:
- PVC trim board on sides and bottom of structural beams.
- MDO cap on top of beams.
- PVC crown molding and panel molding on both sides of beams
- Copper flashing on top of beams and columns'
- 18" high stone fieldstone veneer sitting walls with 2" bluestone cap (rock faced edge).
- Fireplace, including gas log set, & chimney at pergola
- Fieldstone veneer exterior
- 3" Bluestone hearth stone & mantel (rock faced)
- 2" Bluestone chimney cap (rock faced)
- Masonry grill & cooler station with fieldstone veneer to match walls & chimney.
- 2" rock-faced top with openings for gas grill and drop-in cooler.
To view the Master Bathroom Renovation, check out the blog here: Building Clients for Life … One Home at a Time
We hope you are enjoying "news that's on the straight and level" from Titus Built. Our online community continues to grow and is a fun and immediate way to stay in touch with the latest trends and local news in home design and remodeling. Titus Built is on Twitter and Facebook and, of course, our blog.


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Technology and the legal system are on a collision course. In the past few years, Ontario has witnessed the proliferation of unregulated digital technologies that aim to simplify, facilitate, and reduce the cost of legal services. Spearheaded just six months ago by Aron Solomon and Jayson Moyse, the LegalX Cluster at MaRS Discovery District has already emerged as a world leader in the legal innovation space supporting technologies such as Beagle.ai, LawScout, and Knomos. The Legal Innovation Zone at Ryerson University's DMZ is also home to emerging legal technologies that aim to "change the status quo of the Canadian legal system" with companies such as Kabuk, Map your Property, and Kinso to name a few.
These emerging technologies are increasingly transforming the relationship between law and society. What is striking about the advent of legal technologies is that their purpose is not limited to improving the management and efficiency of the legal profession alone; it is to simultaneously empower all parties using the legal system. Motivating many legal technologists is more than a desire to profit. They seek to assist individuals in finding, understanding, and complying with legal rules that govern their lives. Some of these new technologies are also designed to support law-making bodies and to analyze proposed laws for cost, overlap, and inconsistency.
Access to justice is the most urgent issue facing the legal system today. A 2013 report by the Canadian Bar Association, Reaching Equal Justice, points out that "the state of access to justice in Canada is abysmal and getting worse" and that "public confidence in the legal system is declining." It is why access to justice is a growing collective focus for the public, government, regulators, bar associations, researchers, and educators.
But little attention has been visited on the price theory paradox underlying the system: the process for legal services is excessively high and inaccessible for middle-income bracket earners, yet there is an excess supply of lawyers that are unable to find sufficiently remunerable employment. It is within this context that it has been suggested that the access-to-justice problem could be addressed were it to embrace and harness the power of technology. The argument proffered is that technology can narrow the gap between supply and demand, and it can also address unmet demand for legal services by providing information and the resources to demystify legal processes and empower individuals as agents of their own legal needs.
Inspired by this trend, an important question remains: what evidence is there to suggest that technology can improve access to justice? Opprobrious to legal-tech evangelists, there is, in fact, no empirical verification or data that such is the case. There is little reliable data collected by the Ministry of Attorney General's Office, legal aid organizations and other (non) law-related groups to support a causal link between technology and enhanced access to justice.
This is exacerbated by the fact that there is no benchmark or method available to confidently measure the factors contributing to the access to justice crisis, and the extent of any improvements — Need we measure a drop in the number of self-represented litigants? Or is it about increasing the public's knowledge of the legal system? Moreover, legal technologies fail to provide information about their user experiences — did the people who were using their software system feel that their justice needs were met better than not using their service at all?
Although these unregulated technologies' initiatives to improve access to justice are innovative and promising, there is also a danger in that they may attenuate the need for political reforms and for a normative commitment by the state to address the crisis. Innovation cannot flourish without an attendant upheaval to the justices system's status quo, including pertinent business models, regulatory frameworks, and provisions of legal aid. Thus, there is every reason to welcome the systematic collection of legal data to inform and assist access to justice policy-making in the near future.
CBA National Magazine covers legal trends and issues. Any opinions expressed are the author's own.
Selena Lucien is a Studio [Y] Fellow at the MaRS Discovery District,
Technology can lower the cost of legal services. LAO LAW at Legal Aid Ontario does so by helping lawyers make money. By its 9th year of development, 1988, LAO LAW was producing 5,000 legal opinions per year for legal aid lawyers in private practice. That usage was due to its ability to help lawyers make money.See: "A2J: Preventing the Abolition of Law Societies by Curing Their Management Structure Defects," at:http://www.slaw.ca/2015/09/25/a2j-preventing-the-abolition-of-law-societies-by-curing-their-management-structure-defects/
Selena Lucien is a fellow at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto.


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Tijuana overviewVisitors to Tijuana speak favorably about this family-friendly city's restaurants and bar scene. Enjoy the live music and entertainment while in town. Visitors to Tijuana can take a fun excursion to Club Campestre Golf Course. And while you're here, be sure to stop by Centro Cultural Tijuana and Hidalgo Market.
Where to stay in TijuanaA welcoming city for everyone, Tijuana has a variety of hotels to choose from. There are 50 hotels in Tijuana and you can shop as many as 277 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 55%. Our room prices start at 14 USD per night and below you'll find the number of hotels by star rating in Tijuana as well as in the surrounding area:
- • 2 5-star hotels from 118 USD per night
- • 15 4-star hotels from 77 USD per night
- • 42 3-star hotels from 20 USD per night
- • 2 2-star hotels from 33 USD per night
How to get to TijuanaFly into Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.), 3.1 mi (5 km) from central Tijuana. San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) is the next closest major airport, 17.3 mi (27.9 km) away.
What to see around TijuanaA top draw is the area's cultural scene including places like:
- • Fronton Jai Alai Palace
- • Tijuana Wax Museum
- • Casa de la Cultura
- • El Trompo Interactive Museum Tijuana
- • Plaza Monumental de Playas
- • Hidalgo Market
- • Plaza Rio Commercial Center
- • The Emporium
- • Pasaje Gomez
- • El Popo Market
- • Club Campestre Golf Course
- • Centro Cultural Tijuana
- • L.A. Cetto Wine Cellar
- • Old City Hall
- • Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Cathedral
When to visit TijuanaDo you want to know the ideal time of year to visit? Here's a list of the seasonal weather norms to help with trip planning:
Seasonal temperature averages
- • January-March: 66°F day, 47°F night
- • April-June: 72°F day, 54°F night
- • July-September: 75°F day, 62°F night
- • October-December: 74°F day, 46°F night
- • January-March: 6.02 inches
- • April-June: 0.91 inches
- • July-September: 0 inches
- • October-December: 3.07 inches


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I posed this question in the November 2001 issue of Circulation Management. Since then, I have seen no evidence to weaken my belief that the paid circulation model for magazines is dying.
Total retail sales of magazines continue to decline, both in units and revenue. The expense of marketing subscriptions continues to rise and margins fall. I don't know a single circulation practitioner who would claim that circulation margins for the industry as a whole have done anything but decline over the last decade.
You may think I'm crazy for questioning the viability of products that generate more than $10 billion from consumers. However, if it costs publishers more than $9 billion in marketing expense to generate that revenue before product costs, you do have to question that viability, especially since that expense is increasing at a faster rate than the revenue.
If you recognize these facts, the next question is "Why?"
Some in the industry would say it's because we've taught consumers that magazines shouldn't cost very much and that we've relied too much on sales gimmicks such as sweepstakes to promote subscription sales.
While there is some truth to this, it's far too simplistic to chalk up response declines and consumer price resistance to these practices alone. The current paid circulation picture is being shaped by several far-reaching and unprecedented factors. And, far from being passing trends, these factors will have an increasingly pronounced impact in the years ahead.
The most fundamental of these is a major shift in consumer attitudes about paying for advertiser-sponsored content. Consumers have been receiving free, advertiser-supported content through network TV and radio for decades, and they're now accustomed to getting virtually any information that they need or want "free" from the Internet-also an advertising-sponsored medium.
Yes, they're paying a service provider for access to Internet content. And many are paying for access to cable TV. But the perceptual dynamic of paying a monthly charge for a wide variety of content is different from the one at play in being asked to make direct payment for specific content, such as a TV program, an ad-supported basic cable channel or a single publication.
conditioned to get free content
Now, I don't believe that people consciously say to themselves, "I'm not going to pay for advertiser-sponsored content." But I do believe that they have been conditioned to get such content free or for a nominal price. Aside from a few newspapers, paid publications are the only advertiser-supported national media that now ask people to make direct payment for content.
If you doubt my premise, ask yourself what would happen if the producers of "Friends" required viewers to subscribe for $1 per episode. I submit that instead of enjoying an audience of many millions, it would dwindle to a few million or even less. Or if a basic cable channel such as ESPN charged $20 per year for a subscription, how many people would subscribe? On the other hand, there does not seem to be a problem in charging for ad-free premium channels such as HBO.
I am certainly not opposed to advertiser-sponsored content-that would practically be un-American! I am merely making an observation based on what seems to be overwhelming empirical evidence. Just last month, for example, Chairman-CEO Terry Semel floated the idea that Yahoo! might establish premium services free of advertising. And Chris Kimball, publisher-editor of Boston Common Press' Cook's Illustrated, is successfully charging readers top dollar for his publications that are ad-free.
Another major factor making the paid circulation model problematic is the competition for time and consumer dollars posed by new media. When we ponder the decline in newsstand sales of the teen girl category, we should consider the usual structural reasons, but also realize that in the Internet, DVDs, cell phones, MP3s and other new media, girls might be finding other ways to spend their time and money than on magazines.
Exacerbating these factors are others:
* An antiquated, inefficient retail sales system.
* Increased competition, costs and regulation for direct marketing, the major channel of subscription sales.
* Industry-imposed scrutiny of circulation sales practices, which has impeded the ability to find new, creative sources of subscriptions.
Having said all this, I'm a great believer in the utility and value of print. If the Internet had been around for 500 years and someone just invented the printing press, we'd all be talking about this valuable, highly functional new medium called print that is going to transform the way people receive and use information.
Do people still read and enjoy magazines? Of course. Then, what are the implications for publishers and advertisers if my premise is correct?
First, if the consumer continues to value magazines but is less willing to pay directly for ad-supported content, we must develop new ways of generating consumer revenue. For example, an "ISP" for magazines that would charge a monthly fee to the consumer for a variety of magazines and replace the tired old subscription model.
Second, while publishers understand that we live in a multiplatform world, too few understand that our customers want to receive information and entertainment in a wide variety of ways. Publishers need to cater to that and find ways to profit by it. We are content-providers, and print is only one of many media in which to present it. We need to think of media beyond the printed page as more than "brand extensions" or a chance to create a little ancillary income.
turn customers into readers
Third, more publishers should stop selling space and start selling marketing solutions for our advertisers. Most advertisers now have Web sites, databases and participate in some form of direct marketing. We can help ourselves in creating new readers for magazines by turning our advertisers' customers into our readers. In fact, I'd like to ban the word "advertiser" and replace it with "strategic partner."
Fourth, advertisers, rather than quibbling over the meaning of circulation statistics and frothing at the mouth over "wantedness," should question the current publishing model because every year, more and more of advertiser dollars are required to subsidize the cost of publishing. In continuing to place a premium on what pink sheets say, advertisers are abetting an antiquated business model.
If you ask me whether I am an optimist or pessimist, my answer is simple: I am optimistic about the future of magazines as a medium, but I know that the publishing model that has served publishers and advertisers so well for so long is soon going to be as extinct as the buggy whip.
Mr. Block is vice chairman and co-founder of USAPubs, a direct marketing company specializing in magazine subscription sales. His wide-ranging career of more than 30 years in publishing includes being president-consumer marketing at Petersen Publishing.


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At this point, no one's going to confuse Ohio's Mahoning Valley with California's Silicon Valley.
At this point, no one�s going to confuse Ohio�s Mahoning Valley with California�s Silicon Valley.
Check back in a few years, though.
Economic-development leaders in Youngstown know they can�t do much about northeast Ohio�s climate � like it or not, the average temperature for January is 23.6 � but they�re working hard to improve the region�s business climate.
There�s no doubt that Youngstown needs a boost. When the U.S. steel industry foundered in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Rust Belt poster child lost more than 50,000 jobs. Most never have come back.
Now, however, the community sees a light flickering at the end of the tunnel � and it�s not a steel-mill blast furnace. It�s the Youngstown Business Incubator, a nonprofit founded in 1995 to help fledgling companies get off the ground.
The incubator, which relies heavily on state funding, has racked up some notable successes lately.
Turning Technologies, which hatched at the incubator before becoming a freestanding company next door, saw sales of its audience-response devices quadruple from 2005 to 2010 � to almost $40 million. In 2007, Inc. magazine labeled Turning the fastest-growing privately held software firm in the United States.
The incubator, which anchors a multibuilding campus in a once-dilapidated portion of downtown Youngstown, houses eight companies, all involved in software development. Together, they employ more than 300 people (average salary: $54,000) and serve customers in more than 90?countries. Last year, their combined sales exceeded $60 million.
Incubator CEO Jim Cossler � he prefers the title �chief evangelist� � discussed the operation with Jessa Goddard of ONN-TV�s Ohio Means Business program. An edited transcript:
Q: How does the business incubator actually help these startups?
A: First of all, we mitigate almost all of their operational costs when they start up. Until we can get a company to a sustained level of profitability � and we don�t know when that�l l happen; it could happen in six months, it could happen in 18 months � we don�t charge for anything.
We don�t charge for office space. We�re going to buy their office furniture for them. We don�t charge them for utilities. We don�t charge them for bandwidth. We defer costs like telephone and postage and printing. They have very few operational costs, other than trying to make payroll.
And the second thing we try to do is open doors for them. We have an extraordinary internal network of about 360 people on our campus right now � all experienced in global software sales.
And I think we�ve built one of the largest external networks in the country.
Q: You say the Youngstown model is unique. Explain that.
A: We�re never going to have the expertise, we�re never going to have the financial resources, we�re never going to have the community resources, to be world-class at doing lots of things. And, so, rather than being mediocre at doing lots of stuff, (we asked ourselves:) � Why don�t we become absolutely world-class at doing one thing � and make sure the one thing makes sense for Youngstown?�
And we chose software.
Q: Why did you choose software?
A: First of all, it�s absolutely irrelevant where a software company is located, because the customers tell us so. No one demands to know the physical location of a software company before they use it, and there isn�t a software company anywhere on the globe whose front door gets rushed by users trying to find the help desk.
The second reason is that software�s ubiquitous. It�s in absolutely everything. It�s in your car. It�s in your home. It�s in your office. It�s in your phone.
Q: You�ve said, though, that Youngstown is not trying to be Silicon Valley.
A: Well, we�re not trying to be Silicon Valley because we don�t want to replicate their costs. Class A office space in Youngstown, Ohio, is $8 a square foot. Class A office space in the Silicon Valley is $200 a square foot. There�s a 60 to 65 percent employment premium between an employee you�d hire in the Silicon Valley in software engineering and one you�d hire in Youngstown, Ohio.
So, no, we don�t want to be the Silicon Valley.
Q: Your philosophy is also a bit different, I think, because it�s to bring startups here and then keep them here � at the incubator (campus).
A: Yeah, exactly. I think the model of incubation that�s employed almost everywhere in the country is that you grab a group of companies, you incubate them, you accelerate them and then you go randomly scatter them across your geographic region and tell them they have to work � again alone, in isolation � as an underfunded early stage startup. ...
You�re often sentencing your graduate to death by graduating them.
Q: The eight companies now in the incubator had more than $60 million in sales last year. How do sales look this year?
A: I don�t think the $100?million mark in software sales is that far off. I think it�s certainly achievable next year.
The deal-flow pipeline is phenomenal � the quality of the deals that we�re getting � because, again, there�s nothing like us anywhere in the country. You know, one of our most recent companies that came to us (Revere Data) came to us from San Francisco, California.
Now, who would ever have thought that a San Francisco technology company would open major operations in Youngstown, Ohio?


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Guilherme's Perspective: A Brazilian in South Bend
Guilherme's Perspective comes from one of 14 professional fellows in the U.S. Department of State's Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program that were placed in the South Bend area. During the five week YLAI Professional Fellows Program, "Gui" worked with Visit South Bend Mishawaka and experienced the South Bend area. Check out this international perspective of a growing US city!
Hey there! My name is Guilherme Pereira Franco (you can call me Gui – pronounced "gee" ). English speakers have a hard time saying it, I know. Before talking about the experiences I've been through in the region I think it is important to know a little bit more about me.
I am a 25 years old and originally from Brazil. This is my first time in the United States. I love traveling and living in cultures different than mine. That's why I built a platform to connect travelers to Brazilian local communities (untourism.net). This project brought me here to work with the Visit South Bend Mishawaka team.
I am learning a lot from them and I was really happy when they invited me to write about my experiences here. That is why I want to tell you a little bit about how it is to be a Brazilian in South Bend and my impressions about the places I've visited so far.
Lindsay Ference from the VSBM team took me on three different tours. It was an afternoon full of fun activities (Thanks, Lindsay!). We went to the Oliver Mansion, the Studebaker National Museum, and the South Bend Chocolate Factory for this first visit.
Oliver Mansion
Any house around here is interesting for me, since I have never been to the United States before. They make me remember movies and series that I watch all the time, but are very different from the ones in Sao Paulo (the city where I live in Brazil). However, being inside the Oliver Mansion is a few steps further.
The tour there started with a movie that told the story of the J.D. Oliver family, from their humble beginnings in Scotland to their financial prosperity in South Bend and the building of the mansion.
After that we entered the mansion. It is as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. But having a guide made the whole difference me. It wasn't about a big and fancy house, it was about three generations of history there. Kyle, our tour guide, guided us through the three floors and he was very well prepared.
He told us everything about the Oliver family, how they lived and used each room and a lot of curiosities about the place. *Tip* Ask your guide about the bed in the kitchen and the face-shield.
Studebaker National Museum
I left the mansion and not two minutes later I arrived in a place full of antique cars. It is the Studebaker National Museum. The two museums are right next to each other. Studebaker was an American wagon and automobile manufacturer based in this region. They went out of business after the big companies implemented production lines and mass production.
There Abby, my tour guide, showed me around. It was a whole pavilion with an amazing collection, from the carriage that brought the Studebaker family to South Bend to a lot of Presidential Carriages, even the one that carried President Lincoln to Ford's Theatre on the night of his assassination.
South Bend Chocolate Factory
This place is really cheerful. All employees were smiling, some even singing and having fun. All in bright color uniforms, as well as the walls and the products. Something like a smaller Willy
Wonka Chocolate Factory.
I don't remember the name of our guide here, but she wore a nametag written little "Merry Cherry Malt Ball". She wasn't looking very excited about it though.
The tour started with the history of the chocolate, with the Aztecs and how it is made nowadays. They showed us some cocoa seeds and then we went to the line of production. It was break time and there was nobody there, but we got a free sample over there. I recommend the pumpkin-covered Oreo it was very good!
We went to the packing area and I got surprised that a lot is hand made over there. After Merry Cherry Malt Ball gave us a spoon to take some chocolate off the fountain and she put it to be cooled while we went through a vast collection of antique chocolate boxes.
With our second sample we also got a 10% discount at the store and they sum up with the 75% sales they were having in some of the products. Moral of the story: I came back to the hotel with gifts for my whole family in Brazil.


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"Would you like to make pine cone wreaths in my basement workshop?" a neighbor asked one afternoon. "I have all the supplies and provide all the directions," she added. I accepted her generous offer with more enthusiasm than craft know-how or confidence.
Her festive spirit rubbed off on everyone as we set to work like elves just before Christmas. She encouraged the preschool children to help sort the pine cones and nuts, cut wire in various lengths, and arrange the wreath designs. Later, after a final spraying with clear varnish, our wreath looked surprisingly symmetrical and professional. We returned to that busy workshop several times to produce more wreaths for family and friends.
A new direction to our gift-giving traditions was born. We saw a special joy from the children as they bundled up and set off on their gift delivery missions. Here was something that took thought, time, and effort to make. Kindling an unselfish attitude helped to define the holiday spirit through actions, not words.
The children searched year round for more pine cones, beechnuts, buckeyes, and other trimmings for future wreaths.
But how many pine cone wreaths does anyone need? The next Christmas we searched for new gift ideas which could be defined as easy to make, practical, economical, and in the range of a youngster's interest and ability -- a craft easy enough so Mom and Dad didn't have to finish it by default.
This eliminated the lengthy "how-to" books, yet a potpourri collection developed from craft shows, children's books, school projects, talented neighbors, and the children's own ideas. From simple homemade baked goods tucked into decorated coffee cans, to handstitched felt map cases, to more complicated candle-making and art work, the making, baking, and giving have been valuable lessons.
One of the best ideas came from a grandma who lives alone. She recommended, "I like doing gifts -- doing the raking, the storm windows, etc. These are difficult things for me to do." Our son designed a "coupon booklet" so grandma could redeem certain chores when she wished.
As family expansion continues (15 cousins in addition to aunts, uncles, and grandparents), gifts that are thought, not bought, are a bonus to the budget, as well as a creative expression. Yet we can't expect children to make a gift for everyone in a large family. Supplementing with store-bought presents keeps giftmaking a pleasant project.
The goal, after all, is thoughful consideration to match gift and receiver. One mother, a published poet, said, "The most meaningful gift I ever received was a saled bowl (I love salads) filled with little things I really needed -- stamps, pens, and typing paper."


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Investment videos 2015
View videos from industry experts on issues related to sharemarket investing.
Market outlook and the implications for your portfolio
George Boubouras, Contango Asset Management
George looks at current state of play in markets; he share his thoughts on current equity valuations and the implications when constructing a large cap growth fund, a dividend fund and a small cap fund.
Recorded - Wed 21 October 2015.
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Nathan Lim, Australian Ethical Investment
An ethical investment approach weights this fund manager's portfolio towards technology and health care. Nathan Lim explains the how his team combines values and profit in their portfolio and some sectors that are outperforming now.
Recorded - Tue 25 August 2015.
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Matthew Wilson, YieldReport
In part two of this two-part segment, Matt outlines the basics of bond pricing, how to buy and sell fixed interest, and how to compare different bonds.
Recorded - Thu 11 June 2015.
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Matthew Wilson, YieldReport
You are not a complete investor until you understand bonds. In part one of this two-part segment, Matt outlines the benefits of investing in bonds for income.
Recorded - Thu 11 June 2015.
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Julia Lee, Bell Direct
In this easy to follow presentation Julia Lee explains the role interest rates and overseas stimulus packages are having on our market as well as some suggestions on how to respond.
Recorded - Mon 25 May 2015.
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Roger Montgomery, The Montgomery Fund
Roger Montgomery asks what would happen to income stocks if term deposits paid 8%. While investing in shares for income is a sound strategy, just comparing yield to interest rates is a flawed strategy.
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Robert Gottliebsen, Business Spectator
Tony Featherstone chats with veteran finance commentator Robert Gottliebsen about what he looks for in a company, where the market is headed and where he has his money now.
Recorded - Mon 16 March 2015.
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Ben Clark, TMS Capital
An ageing population means more travel and more demand for health services. Flight Centre and Primary Health Care are two stocks well positioned to benefit from this macroeconomic trend.
Recorded - Fri 27 February 2015.
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America matters, interest rates will stay low, and why won't Aussie companies spend? Craig James addresses these issues in his outlook for 2015.
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Alan Hull, share trader and author
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Martin Roth: Top Stocks 2015
Martin Roth talks to Tony Featherstone about highlights of his best-selling book Top Stocks 2015. Which companies are in, which are out and some of Martin's favourites.
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Floyd Edward "Ed" Frye, 84, of Spencer, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at McCormick's Creek Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. He was born June 7, 1929 in Indianapolis to Carl and Elizabeth (Sink) Frye. Ed was a 1948 graduate of Quincy High School. After many years of working at White Arts and World Arts as a pressman, he retired in 1991. Ed was a long-time member of the Spencer Christian Church. He had coached Little League baseball, enjoyed gardening, yard work, and watching baseball and basketball games.
He is survived by his son, Michael( Teresa) Frye of Spencer; daughter, Barbara (David) Hetrick of Kissimmee, Florida; daughter-in-law, Patty Frye of Spencer; half sister, Betty Henry of Cookeville, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Melanie Frye, Michelle O'Toole, Jocelyn (Eugene) Brown and David Hetrick; and two great-grandchildren, Max O'Toole and Jazmin Frye.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Frye and Elizabeth Frye-Straly; wife, Mary (Sparks) Frye in August 2013; and son, James Frye in July 2012.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 16, 2013, with Rev. Bob Sampson and Pastor Allan Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday at West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home.
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When I began my education in Sweden back in 2011, I was determined that my upcoming Bachelor's degree in Media and Communication would open the doors for a career within journalism. As a person who loves to tell stories I had decided that I could pursue a career in storytelling, and a journalist would be the perfect occupation.
At least that's what I thought.
Before I got to the US I hadn't quite encountered the term "branding." Compared to the Swedish brand and advertising industry, the term "branding" is more visible here in the U.S. It's not that Swedes don't work with branding – in fact, it's the other way around. A lot of agencies describe branding in their work, but they never use the term. They describe their way of working with strategies, storytelling and relationships, but very few link those processes to branding. That's a shame in my opinion, since the term includes all those components in one simple, single expression. Swedes are very good at bringing English words into the Swedish vocabulary, yet letting them keep their English spelling and/or pronunciation (possibly due to the fact that many languages descend from Latin, but let's leave that for now). My point is, Swedish professionals within this industry should become more aware of the fact that they are working with b-r-a-n-d-i-n-g, and include the term in their work.
So what contributes to the fact that branding isn't as in the spotlight in Sweden as it is in the U.S.?
Well, one thing I've noticed – and remember that these are only my own reflections – is that Swedes are still very into PR. Over the last couple of years, plenty of new and hip PR agencies has popped up over our oblong country and a lot of youths in the beginning of their 20's are aiming for a career within this field and marketing as well.
Fair enough, it makes sense, considering that it's more crucial than ever to be seen and noticed in the world of brands. It's understandable that companies need the help from advertising and PR agencies in order to get their message out there. But it's also extremely crucial that both parties understand the importance in telling the brand's story and that every campaign and move should be a part of the bigger picture.
Sweden is a small country and is very much influenced by the U.S., especially when it comes to pop culture. We watch the same sitcoms, listen to the same artists and get inspired by various viral phenomenon (like the rest of the world.) And no matter how much I love my home country, there are a few things I've learned here that I wish to see more of in a Swedish brand and advertising industry. Like the innovative and provocative way of storytelling, the absence of the Law of Jante* and how distinctiveness plays a huge part in the working process.
As I mentioned in the beginning, I love telling stories.
But as you might understand at this point, I'm no longer aiming to become a journalist. At all.
When I'm going back to Sweden, I'm going to make people within the Swedish industry more aware of the branding concept, and I'm aiming to become a skillful brand strategist and make the term more visible.
Because the story behind branding is a story I believe in.
*The Law of Jante is a negative concept within the Swedish society and describes a condescending attitude towards individuality and success. It's a mentality that de-emphasizes individual effort and places all emphasis on the collective, while discouraging those who stand out as achievers. Basically, individuals are not to think they're special or better than anyone else.


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Nice! I love the idea of cycling in fashionable clothes. Now I need to find some chic bike shorts. Any suggestions?
Jesse, thanks! See Copenhagen Cycle Chic - it started the whole cycle chic trend. Bike shorts... I'll just point you to this great post from the RidingPretty blog: http://ridingpretty.blogspot.com/2010/02/bicycle-shorts-so-many-looks-to.html. Happy cycling!
Cool. Santa Barbara needs more stuff like this.


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Benjamin: Ranking Pixar's 17 movies from worst to best
UPDATED: June 22, 2016 at 6:41 p.m.
There is no brand in the film industry, or dare I say any industry, that resembles Pixar's success. For the last two decades Pixar has churned out hit after hit, making audiences of all ages laugh, cry and reflect on a funny little thing we call life. It's had various levels of success, with some movies clocking in at pretty good, and others as masterpieces. With the recent release of Pixar's "Finding Dory," let's take another look at this legacy of excellence from bottom to top.
Tier 3: The Very Good
#17: "Cars 2" (2011)
Despite producing a trilogy literally about toys, I truly think no Pixar film was as focused on toys as "Cars 2," simply because the movie really only existed to sell them. The kiddos love their Lightning McQueen lunch boxes, so give the people what they want I suppose. Though obviously a cash grab, the dirty little secret is that "Cars 2" really isn't bad, it's just not really good. There's nothing offensive about it, and it's a nice little story with a nice little message that's a fun spoof of spy movies, but ultimately nothing about it really pops. If "Cars 2" came from any other studio, no one would be offended by it, but there is simply just a higher standard for Pixar.
#16: "The Good Dinosaur" (2015)
There is a reason why they didn't call it The Great Dinosaur. The movie is good, yes, but far from great. This movie was a difficult process for Pixar, as the release date was shuffled back and forth, scripts were endlessly rewritten and the whole film was recast months before the release. While all of these components tend to lead to a disaster, the fact this movie was passable speaks to the quality of Pixar. Ultimately, here is an example of style over substance. The animation was simply jaw dropping, but the story was just your typical kiddie movie. The movie was not offensive to a film fan, but just nothing I will remember.
#15: "A Bug's Life" (1998)
Call it a sophomore slump. "A Bug's Life" had the very difficult task of following "Toy Story," which you won't be seeing on this list for some time, and while the animation was certainly very impressive, nothing about this story in particularly stuck. The craftsmanship was top-notch, and this is a Pixar movie that the kiddos will enjoy, but ultimately it just hasn't held up that well over time.
#14: "Brave" (2012)
The animators at Pixar spent over two years working on protagonist Merida's hair in the film "Brave," and if some of that effort was redistributed to the script, this might be higher up on the list. Once again, "Brave" gets points for the beauty of the animation, as some of the visuals were jaw dropping, but ultimately the story didn't have anything new to say. It was a heartwarming story with a female protagonist, which is good, but this movie might have over-relied on its good-heartedness, while sacrificing the usual Pixar bite and cleverness.
#13: "Finding Dory" (2016)
Consider this a hot take, but I was thoroughly underwhelmed by Pixar's newest efforts. The animation was splendid, no doubt, but I feel the film did not live up to its potential, and relied far too much on likable characters rather than presenting the audience with an engaging story and plot. "Finding Nemo" was just such a grand adventure, and here we're just meandering around an aquarium. The film made me smile many times and was cute, but lacked the emotional punch and masterful storytelling we have become so accustomed to by Pixar. Maybe over the years my reception of the film will warm, but for now, we'll consider it very good. While watching this, it really hit me I was watching a kids movie. Maybe I'm getting older, or this film was simply less sophisticated. Probably a little bit of both.
Tier 2: The Great
#12: "Cars" (2006)
Well, four movies in and we've already zoomed through the "Cars" franchise. Here's the thing though: I actually think the difference between "Brave" and "Cars" is pretty sizable, and that "Cars" is really quite underrated. The movie is fast paced, exciting and has a ton of heart. You can tell the flick was made with a ton of love. It isn't perfect, but it deals with some truly adult themes, and if you replace the cars in this movie with people, you have a pretty mature adult drama. It was not a game changer by any means, but it did continue Pixar's tradition of making films that not only entertain audiences, but really made them feel as well.
#11: "Monsters University" (2013)
"Monsters University" is probably among Pixar's silliest films, and while it might not have the punch in the gut emotion some of the other movies have, it really thrives on its unique brand of humor. Being in college has certainly made me appreciate the details of this film more, as "Monsters University" provides a scarily accurate (no pun intended) picture of the college experience. Additionally, for all of the humor, this film has one of Pixar's most sobering messages — that we must accept that sometimes we're just average.
#10: "Ratatouille" (2007)
Certainly one of Pixar's most mature films, "Ratatouille" explores the idea of passion with eloquence and sophistication. I applaud Pixar for making their protagonist a rat that really isn't cute. The film exudes intelligence, but I felt like there was simply something missing from it. This might be the rare case of Pixar being too mature for its own good, and while "Ratatouille" is a film that can really strike up interesting conversations about art and criticism, the film lacks a sort of heart and fun that has made Pixar thrive.
Tier 3: The Masterpieces (Yes, there are nine of them)
#9: "Toy Story 2" (1999)
"Toy Story 2" is a milestone because it introduced the now perfected technique of the Pixar cry: we sit down and expect a children's film, and then we cry our eyes out, in this case with the especially heartbreaking song "When She Loved Me." "Toy Story 2" is at the bottom of the masterpiece list simply because it really suffers the middle child syndrome of the "Toy Story" trilogy, and of Pixar as a whole. It was great on its own, yes, but it is simply in company that is superior. Sometimes this movie can get lost in the shuffle, and that is ultimately a shame because "Toy Story 2" is a heartwarming film that has an infectious sense of adventure.
#8: "Inside Out" (2015)
Here is an amazingly clever film that not only personifies emotion as a character, but also makes us think about emotion in life. I feel the film is less about a story, and more an extended metaphor about how our emotions control our lives. Thus, from a plot point of view I feel it can fall somewhat short, but all of those shortcomings are made up for in pure, raw emotion and extremely witty ideas.
#7: "The Incredibles" (2004)
Forget "The Avengers," and dare I say forget "The Dark Knight," because "The Incredibles" is one of the best superhero movies of all time. If this film were live action, we would be hailing it as an all time great action film. The good news is that the film was animated, so instead of hailing the action, we can hail the extreme amount of depth and heart this film possesses. Yes, this is a movie about superheroes, a great one at that, but more importantly, this is a film about family — how a family balances power, and how a family unit stays together. This is a film where the kids leave thinking about their superpowers, while parents leave thinking about their marriage. Additionally, this film has some of the best one-liners in all of the Pixar canon, with special recognition going to locating Frozone's suit.
#6: "Monsters, Inc." (2001)
Call me blinded by nostalgia, but I'll always have a soft spot for this one. I remember seeing it in theaters, five years old, and for the first time ever, crying at a movie. This was a magical experience for me, as it really hit me with, "Wow. Movies can have this kind of effect." I will never forget that experience, as I really think it was a defining moment in my relationship with cinema. "Monsters, Inc." pulls at your heartstrings, but also has some truly hilarious moments. Additionally, the scene with millions of doors was downright revolutionary in terms of the prospects of animation. With everything said, this is more of a children's film than anything, and though everyone can enjoy it, "Monsters, Inc." is behind five other Pixar movies simply because it lacks the thematic depth that others possess, but it succeeds wildly in everything it sets out to accomplish.
#6: "Up" (2009)
This one was a toughie for me. If we are counting the first 10 minutes, this is hands down #1. I think the opening sequence of "Up" is maybe the most magical scene I've ever seen on film. With that said, the latter 90 minutes are great, but just not up to that truly special opening. So I think #5 is a good resting place for this extremely satisfying film, even if it's a tad bit uneven simply because of the opening's strength. The movie as a whole really is gorgeous though, and really speaks not only to the child in all of us, but to the old man inside of us as well. It makes us feel adventurous, but also reminds us that loving someone is the greatest adventure we can have in life.
#4: "Finding Nemo" (2003)
I remember seeing "Finding Nemo" in theaters in 2003 and just saying, "Wow." 12 years later, and I think the 8 year old me hit it right on the head. To this day, I think "Finding Nemo" was Pixar's most epic undertaking, from the grand scale of the ocean, to the perfect portrayal of the hero's journey. This was a film that spanned Australia and took place in the largest possible setting, yet was a small and intimate story. We connected deeply to the characters, and rooted for them as if we have known them for years. I am cautiously optimistic to see what comes with the upcoming "Finding Dory," but I know if it captures half of the magic and emotional intensity of its predecessor, it will be a grand addition to the Pixar legacy.
#3: "Toy Story 3" (2010)
In terms of raw emotion, "Toy Story 3" might take the cake. There is never a dry eye when you put this classic on, as we have a film that acknowledges the sorrow in life, but also the joy. The film really succeeds on so many levels: as a heart wrenching goodbye to characters we know and love, as a fun comedy, and as a genius spoof on old prison escape movies. The villains are despicable and the heroes are lovable, yet flawed. Simply put, "Toy Story 3" is everything a movie really should be, and it was the perfect end to one of cinema's best trilogies.
#2: "Wall-E" (2008)
I remember "Wall-E" being the first Pixar movie that I wasn't looking forward to that much. I mean, it was a robot that didn't talk and was just cleaning. Could this work for 90 minutes? Oh did it work, and more. "Wall-E" is about a robot who cleans, sure, for 30 minutes, and those 30 minutes are absolutely captivating, despite not having really any dialogue. As the film progresses though, we receive a piece of cinema that not only shows one of the greatest love stories in the history of film, but also satirizes and criticizes the very nature of society's existence, from consumerism to the environment. "Wall-E" tackles issues that are out of this world, yet makes them feel like they're in the palm of our hand. It's the perfect movie to watch with the person you love, on the planet you love.
#1: "Toy Story" (1995)
Is there any way this could not be No. 1? After all, without the success of "Toy Story," none of these other films would even exist. "Toy Story" was the world's first computer animated feature film, and truly set the bar for what this company could do. They create visuals with breathtaking, lifelike animation and stories that tug at our heartstrings and minds equally. This is a film that took a bunch of talking toys and made them family, and they stayed family for the next 15 years to follow. This was a film that talked to children, not down to them, just as children talk to toys, not down to them. I suggest you go back and watch this Pixar masterpiece, and though you'll see growth in the animation techniques and the pacing of the storytelling, you will not be able to help but love this amazing, simple tale that started it all.
A previous version of this column was published on June 23, 2015. It has been updated to include "The Good Dinosaur" and "Finding Dory."
Erik Benjamin is a television radio, and film major. If you want to talk movies he can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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