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One of the Huge, Little Things When Mountain Bike Riding!
While riding some steep technical climbs today I realized an interesting skill that I use quite often on my mountain bike yet have trouble with on my dirt bike (which has a lot of power!). Although I am a professional mountain bike racer I am an intermediate (at best) motorcycle rider but both sports require a lot of skill when climbing steep and loose trails.
More power! Isn't that what us men are always searching for?! The more power I have the faster I climb (and sprint!), right? Well, not so fast power boy. Often power can be our biggest weakness. Sometimes we power through sections on power alone, so we make the section but we weren't particularly efficient and we got lucky, we could not consistently rely on power alone to make that section. Other times power is what slows us down or stops us. Loose and/or technical sections (especially climbs and switchbacks) require precision. The precision I am talking about isn't line choice precision (which at .5-2 miles an hour is much more important than it is when going faster but not the topic of this post) but what in motorcycling is called throttle control, for mountain biking we will call it power control.
I was climbing a tight, steep, loose and way off camber switchback today. At about the 3/4 point around I almost came to a complete stop on nearly the top of the "berm" (banked part of the turn). Years ago I would of just put all of my power into at this point and would of had a 50/50 chance of making it. I might have flew through, might have spun the rear tire and stalled or slid out. Today, I realized I was slightly off balance (a little leaned down the hill) and because of the off camber and loose conditions I could not power through. So I stalled, shifted my weight up the hill a bit and then eased on the pedal pressure and crawled through the switchback, but I made it! This was situation where patience and a couple of key core skills (trackstanding, body position, switchback line choice and vision) really paid off.
This switchback was approximately number 10 of at least thirty switchbacks in about 25 straight minutes of granny gear climbing. It really got me thinking about power control (and how bad I am at it on my motorcycle!) and I started really paying attention to this seemingly little detail for the rest of the climb. I was blown away but how much modulation I used in my power out put for the rest of the climb! One of the big goals of climbing that we teach is to apply constant, steady power to the rear tire (not sudden surges that can break the tire free) but I never realized that on some climbs (like this one) it isn't steady. It is carefully modulated power, accelerating or increasing power as much as I could with breaking loose, slowing or backing off the power when necessary then increasing power again.
This precision of power output is easy to explain but it takes years of deliberate practice (not just random riding but really focusing on the skill) to master. It is mastered when you can subconsciously adjust you power output so that you can make all but the trickiest steep climbs and switchbacks. Which like so many skills means you will never master it! One day you clean all the switchbacks the next ride you miss one or two.
The fact that you can constantly improve with deliberate practice and drills but never completely master (where no matter how challenging the trail you never make a mistake) mountain biking is what keeps me riding! The challenge is always there no matter how good you get!
So go out and practice your power output and if you don't have the core skills wired (remember, we do a lot of things wrong because they are intuitive, humans intuitively move away from danger, which on mountain bikes, skis and snowboards means we instinctively move or lean back away from the downhill. While instinctive it puts us in an out of balance, non-neutral, out of control position in all of those sports*) make the best invest you will eve make in your riding and lean the core skills (and dills to master those core skills) in one of our three day skills progression camps.
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Spring is a time of new beginnings, and the season is also ideal for making changes to the home.
Many homeowners plan their projects over the winter and wait for the weather to improve in the spring before beginning their renovations. An abundance of late winter home shows occurring throughout the country also makes planning easier than ever. Additionally, the popularity of home improvement television shows can help property owners decide what to do.
"With [TV channels like] HGTV and DIY, people get to see new and wonderful materials in a finished room so they're not as afraid to incorporate them into their homes," design consultant Dawn Williams told AngiesList.com.
Renovation experts say there are several types of projects that are especially common in American homes these days.
Energy efficiency
Regardless of the size of the project, many homeowners are incorporating more efficient products into their visions.
"From low-VOC paints and adhesives to more energy-efficient windows and furnaces, these trends are here to stay," explained remodeling expert Charlie Griffey on AngiesList.com.
Many of the products being used in today's spaces help individuals save money and the environment. For instance, radiant floor heating installed in any room not only improves the comfort of the space, but improves a home's overall efficiency as well. Unlike traditional heating systems, radiant heat does not use ducts, so there is no energy lost that way.
In addition, infloor heating allows for more uniform heat distribution. It also keeps the warmth lower in the room, where the people are, instead of up near the ceiling.
Removing walls
Open concept living remains a popular choice for many people embarking upon a renovation project. Many homeowners choose to knock down walls in order to improve the flow of their spaces and improve light.
"You almost feel like you have a new house and it gives you more opportunities," designer Tony Slade told AngiesList.com.
Removing walls is most common on the main floor of a home, between the kitchen and any adjoining rooms.
Updated bathrooms
According to The Journal Sentinel, common bathroom renovations include installing heated bathroom flooring, custom tile and stonework, custom vanities and cabinetry, large showers and big windows to let in more natural sunlight.
In addition to adding beauty and style to a bathroom, many bath renovation projects are focusing on improving the safety of the room for aging homeowners.
While executing any kind of home improvement can be time-consuming, experts say the amount and quality of a homeowner's planning can make or break the project.
"You can save time, money and stress by planning ahead," window and door expert Kathy Krafka Harkema told The Journal Sentinel. "Seek out expert advice, research product options and schedule home remodeling projects now, while you have the time to plan it and get on the schedule of contractors."
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Nest Expands Thermostat Line to Bring Energy Savings to More Homes with Nest Thermostat E
Nest extends the category it reinvented in 2011 with a thermostat designed to blend into its environment and save energy right out of the box
Over 55 percent of U.S. homes, about 64 million total, may qualify for a rebate or reward on a Nest Thermostat E or could get one for free from a local energy provider
Palo Alto, California — 30 August 2017 — Nest Labs, Inc. (www.nest.com), architect of the thoughtful home, today announced the expansion of its thermostat line with the introduction of the Nest Thermostat E. With a fresh look, new features, and a lower price point than the Nest Learning Thermostat, the Nest Thermostat E can be controlled from anywhere with your phone, and it comes with a pre-configured basic schedule so you can start saving energy right out of the box. It's been completely re-designed, with an industry-first frosted display that helps it subtly blend into any home. It's everything customers have come to expect from Nest thermostats with a renewed focus on simplicity and control.
"In 2011, we reinvented the thermostat category to make it easy for people to save energy," said Matt Rogers, co-founder and chief product officer, Nest. "Fast forward six years: Nest owners have saved more than 14 billion kWh -- the equivalent of providing electricity to all the homes in New York State for over 100 days -- and now we are bringing beautiful design and proven energy saving capabilities into even more homes. To do that, we needed to simplify. The more subtle look and feel of the Nest Thermostat E will seamlessly blend into any environment. It's everything our customers have come to know and love from Nest thermostats with a renewed focus on user simplicity and control."
The Nest Thermostat E makes saving energy simple, with a beautiful, subtle design. New features include:
• New industrial design. The Nest Thermostat E moves away from the prominent look of the Nest Learning Thermostat and replaces it with a more subtle design, highlighted by a white exterior ring and frosted display.
• Frosted display. The frosted display is designed to blend into your home. It achieves this effect with special display technology that lets light out but doesn't let light in. When the frosted display is off, the screen is grey. When it's on, it displays soft text and images that are designed to be easy to see and read with a slight glow. The frosted display uses an ambient light sensor to share information at just the right brightness.
• Scheduling made simple. The Nest Thermostat E comes with a pre-set schedule, which enables customers to save energy right out of the box. This can be easily managed directly from the Nest app. Or it can learn your schedule, just like the Nest Learning Thermostat. It's ENERGY STARⓇ certified and expected to save between $131 and $145 a year per the results of an internal Nest study and two independent studies of the previous model.1
The core experience of the Nest Thermostat E includes features that people have come to expect from previous Nest thermostats.
• The Nest Thermostat E turns off automatically when it detects nobody is home, to help save energy.
• It's easy to change the temperature from anywhere with the Nest app from a phone, laptop, or smartwatch, and even with popular voice assistants such as Google Home or Amazon Alexa.
• Through the Works with Nest program, additional connected products, such as ovens and lights, integrate with the Nest Thermostat E to add more comfort and convenience.
• Nest sends alerts if the heating or cooling system needs attention, so customers can act before it breaks.
• The Nest Thermostat E is easy to install, with most customers installing them in 30 minutes or less. In addition, there are more than 20,000 certified Nest Pros in the U.S. available to install Nest products.
Pricing and Availability
The Nest Thermostat E is available on www.nest.com for $169 USD, as well as from leading retailers and energy partners.
Over 55% of US homes, about 64 million total, may qualify for a rebate or reward on a Nest Thermostat E. Programs vary by state and energy provider. For more information you can go to nest.com/rebates-and-rewards.
About Nest
Nest's mission is to create a home that's thoughtful - one that takes care of the people inside it and the world around it. The company focuses on simple, beautiful and delightful hardware, software and services. The Nest Learning Thermostat™ and Nest Energy Services keep you comfortable and address home energy consumption. The Nest Protect™ smoke and carbon monoxide alarm helps keep you safe and Nest Safety Rewards lets you save money through participating home insurance providers, while Nest Cam™ keeps an eye on what matters most inside and outside your home.
Nest products are sold in 18 countries across the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific and are installed in every country in the world. The Nest Learning Thermostat has helped save approximately fourteen billion kWh of energy to date, enough electricity to power New York State for 100 days. Through the Works with Nest program, third-party products can securely connect with Nest devices to make homes safer, more energy efficient, and more aware. For more information, visit www.nest.com.
1 Independent studies showed that Nest saved people an average of 10-12% on heating and 15% on cooling. Based on typical energy costs, we've estimated average savings of $131 to 145 a year. That means the Nest Thermostat E can pay for itself in under two years. Individual savings are not guaranteed.


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Gadsden State Community College offers a wide range of academic college transfer degree programs which can provide the first two years of a four-year college/university degree and of vocational-technical degree and certificate programs designed to lead directly to employment after one or two years of study. The programs offered include Computer Software Engineering, Computer and Information Systems, Management and InformationSystems, Computer Science Technology in Programming, Network administration, and E-Commerce, Business Administration, Marketing Management, Secretarial Science Technology, Clinical Lab Technology, Electrical Technology, and Industrial Maintenance Technology.In addition, Gadsden State's Alabama Language Institute (ALI), an intensive English language program founded in 1973, has a tradition of preparing students seeking undergraduate and graduate admission to GSCC and/or other four-year colleges or universities. Offering multiple levels of instruction in three sessions per year, ALI provides individual attention from dedicated, experienced faculty. Gadsden State takes pride in its International Program which has welcomed hundreds of students since its establishment in 1968.
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Greg Maddux, a crafty veteran who specializes in low pitch counts, had recorded 11 outs on 29 pitches until Pat battled him for a 10-pitch walk in the fourth last night. Ryan followed with an opposite field homer to jump-start the offense and break a six-game losing streak against the Dodgers.
August now stands at 10-10 with nine games left.
Kyle again battled command issues but again battled and kept his team in the game. Bullpen shut the door after he left in the sixth.
Offense produced three homers among 10 hits, more typical of this team's makeup. Bottom of the lineup, led by Coste, came through with five RBI. Now, we need to get the top of the order back to normal.
A Reminder
For you Phillies fans spread around the country, next three games are on national TV, FOX (3:55 this afternoon), ESPN (8:05 tomorrow night) and ESPN2 (7:05 Monday night).
Beijing Update
USA defeated Japan, 8-4, to win a bronze medal last night at the Olympics.
Shortstop Jason Donald hit one of three USA home runs, a two-run shot that upped the score to 8-2. He also singled in one other at-bat and scored twice. Reading Phillies teammate Lou Marson didn't play. Both batted over .300 in the Olympics. They will return to the Reading Phillies early next week.
"Jason has played great the whole time," said manager Davey Johnson. "He hit a two-run shot that really put the game out of reach."
The medal ceremonies will take place following the Korea-Cuba championship game today. USA team will fly home to Washington, DC, tomorrow night.
Minor League Notes
Reading RHP Andrew Carpenter (6-8) pitched 2-hit ball over 7 scoreless innings in 2-1 win at Trenton . . . Clearwater CF Quintin Berry stole 3 bases in 8-4 loss, increasing season total to 48; he's 7 shy of his Lakewood total of a year ago . . . LHP Joe Savery (8-10), who had won 5 of his last 6 decisions, was the loser for Clearwater . . . C Travis D'Arnaud is hitting .464 in his first 7 games at Lakewood; the 19-year-old was promoted from Williamsport after hitting .309 in 48 games for the Crosscutters.
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1883 Phillies are charged with 27 errors in a game against Providence (walks, wild pitches and passed balls all were charged as errors prior to 1888). Imagine if there was TV back then. The highlight shows would have taken forever replaying 27 errors.


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New report highlights hidden costs of desal projects
By J.M. Brown
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 11/27/12
SANTA CRUZ -- A key research group documenting a desalination proposal in Santa Cruz and 16 others along California's coast warns that building and operating facilities that transform seawater into drinking water can be full of hidden costs.
In a report published Tuesday, the Oakland-based Pacific Institute finds that, while the cost of desalination has decreased during the past two decades, it is still an expensive enterprise made risky by rising energy prices and the possibility of shrinking demand.
"In some regions, seawater desalination can make an important contribution to the availability and reliability of water resources," the report found. "However, it remains among the most expensive options available to meet water demands."
In "Key Issues for Seawater Desalination in California: Cost and Financing," co-author Heather Cooley said the public needs to be aware of all of the costs associated with a desal plant, including transferring and treating water, as well as financing through bonds or other means.
"It's important that these sorts of questions get answered, and really then it can allow us to have discussions about how to build plants ... and also be thinking about when we build these plants," Cooley, co-director of the institute's water program, said in an interview.
Perhaps more importantly, if customers use less water as a result of the high costs of desalination -- what the institute refers to as "demand risk" -- water managers could have a difficult time justifying keeping facilities open, as has happened in Australia.
"Because of the fixed costs of the plant, reducing the output can increase the overall cost of the produced water considerably, which can further reduce demand or make other supply options more economically attractive," the report found. "In response, water managers may temporarily or permanently shut down the desalination plant," leaving ratepayers to pay off millions in debt with no new water produced.
Santa Cruz and Soquel Creek Water District have proposed building a desalination facility that would protect the city against drought and allow for a reduction of freshwater use to bolster fish habitat and restore overdrafted aquifers.
A Sentinel investigation found the city and the district have accounted for infrastructure improvements, permitting and property acquisition in their estimate of the project's overall $123 million cost. However, the cost of operating the plant will be another $3 million to $4 million annually, and annual interest payments on debt for the project and a host of capital improvements could be millions more each year.
Cooley and co-author Newsha Ajami found that four of six desal plants developed in drought-stricken Australia since 2006 have been placed or will be placed in stand-by mode while officials pursue less expensive water sources amid declines in demand. Since it was completed in 2007, the nation's first large-scale plant in Florida has often run below capacity or been placed in stand-by mode, with predictions for conservation to lower demand, the authors found.
Bill Kocher, Santa Cruz's water director, said the institute's findings may prove true for some projects. But Kocher stressed that Santa Cruz only will use the facility during dry periods, and that even with the debt and other fixed costs, it's a worthwhile investment.
"I guarantee you there is going to be another drought, a nasty drought," Kocher said. "Is that really the primary consideration? That people have an insurance policy that is going to cost you and you may not get to use it?"
The Pacific Institute, which in 2006 published an important review of desal statewide called "Desalination, With a Grain of Salt," is planning several more reports focusing on aspects of desalination. Future reports will consider marine impacts, energy concerns and permitting.


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According to Forbes, this group has likely broken into computer systems owned by Coca Cola, security tech firm RSA, and energy company Schneider Electric.
But now we learn from The Next Web that security firm Mandiant was able to screen-capture Dota in action. It's pretty compelling evidence, showing the hacker registering a new email address (he even provides his phone number for the SMS verification), breaking into victim computers, and stealing their data.


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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Friday, September 14, 2012) – The Colorado Rapids announced on Friday that the team has acquired Chris Klute, a 22-year-old defender with experience on the United States Youth National Teams, on a one-year loan from the Atlanta Silverbacks of the NASL. The back, who can play centrally or on the right, is expected to be available to media following the team's practice on Monday at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
"Chris is a good young player, and we're excited to bring him into the group," said Rapids Technical Director Paul Bravo. "He has shown a lot of potential and our staff is looking forward to seeing what he can contribute at this level."
Klute signed with the Atlanta Silverbacks in June, and has played in all 12 of the team's matches since, playing the full 90 minutes in his 11 starts and notching one assist. The Grand Prairie, Texas native had played previously with the Atlanta Silverbacks Reserves of the NPSL in 2011 and 2012. He played college soccer at Furman University and Clayton State University, and was a member of the Dallas Texans youth soccer club.
The defender was part of the United States Under-17 National Team as they qualified for the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup and at the tournament in South Korea, making a total of seven appearances and scoring one goal for the team. He also made two appearances for the U.S. U-20 National Team.
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I am on Zometa and need to have a crown done. Is this ok to do considering the concern of ONJ?
Kendra Schaefer, DMD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of Prosthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania, responds:
Osteonecrosis is a term that refers to exposed bone of the maxilla (upper jaw bone) or mandible (lower jaw bone). These bones are normally covered by gum tissue, and should not be uncovered, i.e. exposed. In the case of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), this protective gum tissue is no longer present and the bone is exposed. Typical symptoms associated with ONJ are: pain, swelling or infection of the gums, loosening of the teeth, and visibly exposed bone (often at the site of a previous tooth extraction). Some patients may report numbness or tingling in the jaw, or a �heavy�-feeling jaw. ONJ may have no associated symptoms for weeks or months and may only be recognized by the presence of exposed bone.
ONJ has been associated with the use of intravenous (IV) bisphosphonates. It was first reported in 2002, and the exact incidence is unknown, but it is thought to be rare. The exact cause is also not known, but certain risk factors have been found. The most important risk factor is having invasive dental procedures while receiving bisphosphonates.
Caps and crowns are fine to do while on bisphosphonate therapy. The concern is with more invasive surgical procedures or extractions. Be sure your dentist is aware that you are on this type of medication.


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Review: Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky 94/100
A Review by Chip Dykstra (Aka Arctic Wolf)
Published November 4, 2009
The Amrut distillery is situated in Bangalore 'the garden city' of India. The distillery sits in a tropical locale 3000 ft above sea level with its water source being the Himalayan Mountains. The malt I am reviewing is Amrut's nonpeated barley malt bottled at 46% alcohol by volume.
In the Bottle (5/5)
The whisky sits inside a metal sleeved container, protected by an inner cardboard sleeve. The metal sleeve is very decorative with a nice motif of the Himalayan Mountains encircling the bottom of the canister and a faded map of what I believe to be the whisky's state of origin, Karnataka, copied onto its exterior. The bottle itself is a medium dark green to protect the contents from light should the bottle be left out of the sleeve. It is corked with a high density synthetic cork. . The labeling of the bottle is just as attractive as the sleeve and even includes a batch number and a date of bottling. The bottle I am reviewing is labeled B.No. 8 DT. 29-4-08 indicating it is from batch number 8 bottled on April 29 2008.
But the best part of the presentation of this whisky is the following statement found on the back of the decorative metal canister
…. According to Indian Mythology, when Gods and Rakshasas – the demons – churned the oceans using the mountain Meru as churner, a golden pot sprang out containing the Elixir of Life. That was called the "Amrut" The great founders of our distillery aptly named it Amrut Distilleries….
The message continues to impart some nice history of the whisky and how it is made. I love this kind of thing and therefore In The Bottle this whisky deserves a perfect score.
In the Glass (9.5/10)
Upon pouring the Amrut into my glencairn glass I noted a slight haze. This does not bother me as it confirms the whisky is probably not chill filtered. The colour is pale yellow and a teensy tiny bit of oil is apparent in the glass. The aroma from the glass is very nice. I was expecting something more… well scotchlike. And it is, but I wouldn't be able to place this whiskey in any particular region of Scotland. (Nor should I). There is a mild anise aroma more reminiscent of Irish whiskey than scotch. A nice floral note as well that hints of mild citrus and lilac. There is also a distinct but muted spiciness which seems to have an oriental flair. As you let the fragrances rise a light vanilla and toffee rise as well. This is a wonderfully complex yet mild nose.
In the Mouth (56/60)
I'll start by saying that I am glad Amrut had the sense to make an Indian single malt whisky. There are flavours here I have never encountered in other whiskies. Whether this is from the locally selected Indian grain used, or due to aging in the Bangalore tropical climate I am not sure. The only comparison I can make is to the floral nature of Highland Park whisky and its unique heather infused peaty taste. This has no peat and no heather, but there is a tremendous floral note in the whisky which is unique to this brand. An anise/citrus/lilac/oriental spice taste that is divine. We get a small vanilla and toffee compliment which really kicks the complexity into high gear. Finally we get an almost rye like note introduced into the mixture. This tastes a little like an Irish whiskey, a little like Canadian whisky, yet it has the unmistakable complexity and sweet profile of a single malt barley whisky. It is wonderfully exotic and provides a foreplay on the taste buds I encounter very rarely.
In the Throat (14/15)
A little oil goes a long way. A spicy smooth finish coats the throat, and the balance I noted in the mouth continues in the throat all the way down. The whisky even has a nice gentle but firm kick at the end, knocking my tonsils back into place. Absolutely no bitter backbite, but a pleasing sweet citrus burn rests in the throat.
Afterburn (9.5/10)
This is the first whisky from India I have tried. What is so wonderful is in how unique the flavour is. Amrut doesn't try to be something it is not. From the presentation on the store shelf with the proud motifs of its heritage; to the malted Indian barley; to the Himalayan Mountain water; this whisky is proudly Indian! The flavour is very unique reminiscent of the whiskies from other countries yet unmistakably different. Look out everyone, Indian Whisky is on the rise!
You may read some of my other Whisky Reviews (click the link) if you wish to have some comparative reviews.
As always you may interpret the scores I provide as follows.
0-25 A spirit with a rating this low would actually kill you.
26-49 Depending upon your fortitude you might actually survive this.
50 -59 You are safe to drink this…but you shouldn't.
60-69 Substandard swill which you may offer to people you do not want to see again.
70-74 Now we have a fair mixing rum or whisky. Accept this but make sure it is mixed into a cocktail.
75-79 You may begin to serve this to friends, again probably still cocktail territory.
80-84 We begin to enjoy this spirit neat or on the rocks. (I will still primarily mix cocktails)
85-89 Excellent for sipping or for mixing!
90-94 Definitely a primary sipping spirit, in fact you may want to hoard this for yourself.
95-97.5 The Cream of the Crop
98+ I haven't met this bottle yet…but I want to.
Very loosely we may put my scores into terms that you may be more familiar with on a Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal scale as follows:
70 – 79.5 Bronze Medal (Recommended only as a mixer)
80 – 89.5 Silver Medal (Recommended for sipping and or a high quality mixer)
90 – 95 Gold Medal (Highly recommended for sipping and for sublime cocktails.)
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Shares of Apple sank on reports that it's slowing down production of its iPhone 5, increasing worries the appeal of some of its products is waning. The stock was last down 3.3 percent at US$503.35, compared with a record high of US$705 reached in September.
Apple slashed its original target to order 65 million iPhone 5 displays this quarter by about half, Nikkei reported, citing an unidentified senior executive at a component maker it didn't name.
"Apple is the story for the market," James Paulsen, the chief investment strategist at Minneapolis-based Wells Capital Management, told Bloomberg News. "It brings fear that if Apple's doing something, the other companies and industries would be doing the same. That makes it even more important for investors to watch corporate guidance or CEO's expectations."
Fourth-quarter earnings expectations are extremely modest. Overall earnings are expected to increase by 1.9 percent in this reporting period, according to Thomson Reuters data.
In afternoon trading in New York, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index fell 0.26 percent while the Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 0.44 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.05 percent.
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While investors and European Union leaders alike agree that the sovereign debt crisis has abated, there are still plenty of signs of struggle ahead. Industrial production in the euro zone unexpectedly fell in November, sliding 0.3 percent from October, according to the European Union's statistics office.
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Spain said it will auction bonds maturing in 2015, 2018 and 2041 on January 17, while Italy said it will sell a new 15-year benchmark security for the first time in two years, according to Bloomberg.
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There are myriad trends and factors that influence fruit and vegetable consumption in the United States, including the changing ethnic makeup of the country, which bodes well for tropical fruits and vegetables as well as the of the produce industry as a whole.
An October 2011 report titled "Tracking Demographics and U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Patterns," compiled and written by Roberta Cook for the University of California-DavisDepartment of Agricultural & Resource Economics, states that many factors have affected food-consumption patterns over the last 25 years in the United States. Ms. Cook explores these trends in detail and considers the effect of current trends on future consumption.
She describes numerous key consumer trends that affect food consumption. One is the consumer demand for foods of high and predictable quality that offer convenience and variety. Another is the growing demand for freshness and foods with higher flavor profiles.
An important factor for tropicals is consumer willingness to experiment both in restaurants and in the home. A major influence is the changing ethnic composition of the population, which has expanded demand for Asian and Hispanic commodities.
The growth in public knowledge about the link between diet and health — as well as the importance of maintaining physical fitness throughout life — are integral factors today, and this fits with the simultaneous trend toward higher rates of obesity.
The exploding research base on the specific phytonutrients and antioxidants associated with individual fruits and vegetables and their potential protective health benefits is another driving factor.
Also affecting food trends is the higher public sector profile and policy engagement on U.S. health issues to the benefit of fruits and vegetables, including through greater availability in schools and new nutritional guidelines like the MyPlate program.
The growing consumer interest in where and how food is produced is also affecting trends, and this has resulted in an increased demand for locally grown produce, regional food systems and organic foods.
Combined, these trends have influenced the mix and product form of foods consumed in the United States.
But Ms. Cook also points out that the changing ethnic makeup of the U.S. population is definitely favorable to fresh produce consumption. This is due to the fact that Hispanic and Asian Americans consume fruits and vegetables at higher rates than others. In 2009 households on average consumed $439 of fresh produce per year, compared with $695 for Asian Americans and $496 for Hispanic Americans.
In her report, Ms. Cook also states that fresh produce consumption positively correlated with income and education. Analyzing fresh produce expenditures by demographic group revealed some striking patterns. For example, households whose members have not attended college spent on average $369 for fresh produce compared with $521 for households with members with bachelor's degrees, and $651 for those with postgraduate degrees.
The national average of annual household expenditures on fresh produce was $429 in 2009, while consumers in households earning $100,000 or more spent $712. Households earning over $70,000 per year represented 32 percent of U.S. households in 2009 yet accounted for an impressive 49 percent of total food spending.
In contrast, households earning under $15,000 represented 15 percent of the total number of households yet accounted for only 8 percent of food spending.
Her report states that the economic power of higher-income households has driven growth in chains such as Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Costco, and has likely contributed to a greater emphasis on quality in fresh produce departments among conventional retail chains.
While there are currently more households with the ability to pay for high-quality and value-added products, the recession temporarily decreased consumer expenditures on fresh produce and the willingness to pay for convenience.
For example, in 2008 supermarket sales of fresh-cut fruit declined by 14 percent in both quantity and dollars. Dollar sales of packaged salads were flat and declined by 4 percent in quantity. Fresh-cut vegetable sales decreased by 1 percent in dollars and by 4 percent in quantity — statistics that Ms. Cook gathered from The Perishables Group "FreshFacts," which is powered by Nielsen.
By 2010 fresh-cut produce growth rates were again positive in both quantity and dollar sales.
A high-value category that continued to grow throughout the recession was organic produce. While less-committed consumers purchased fewer organics, a very loyal core segment ensured a robust growth rate, albeit at a lower rate than before the economic slowdown.
According to U.S. Census Bureau figures, Hispanic and Asian Americans have consistently increased their share of the U.S. population over the last 20 years, with approximately 50 million Hispanics representing 16 percent of the 310.2 million U.S. residents in 2010, compared with 7 percent in 1980. In contrast, the share of African Americans was flat at 12 to 13 percent over the same period. Asians grew from 1 percent to 5 percent of the population.
This speaks to the growing demand for tropical fruits and vegetables. These products are a part of Hispanic and Asian cultures, and like other cultures that have immigrated to the United States and brought familiar food ideals, so to are these new immigrants.
Ms. Cook notes that unfolding demographic and food trends are likely to continue to shift consumption toward more fresh and less processed fruits and vegetables, as well as toward higher convenience and differentiated products, including with specific food traits. This will unfold as consumers become more involved with their food choices and experiences.
She added that fruit- and vegetable-consumption growth will be more robust if income growth rebounds and higher education rates increase.
She also noted that it is imperative to encourage higher fruit and vegetable consumption as part of a healthy lifestyle among all age groups, but especially among younger consumers. Good habits reinforced early in life are likely to carry forward as people age.


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Time stands still on Los Rios Street. Just around the corner, I hear a rooster crow and a sheep bleat. Seldom does a car drive by.
Visitors of all ages meander down the middle of the road, gawking at California history, admiring the daisies and bougainvillea, pointing at the hummingbirds. Most who loll up and down this street are just killing time. They've already put their name on the list at The Ramos House Cafe, and they're just waiting for their table. Meanwhile, pop! There goes another Champagne cork.
The Ramos House is a wooden, prairie-style cabin that dates to 1881. The kitchen is indoors, where the chef/owner lives. The dining room exists outside on the covered side patio and front porch, where tables are draped with burlap and the silverware is rolled up with old-fashioned dish towels. Tables are adorned with fresh pink tulips and potted herbs. The exterior walls of the house are paneled with distressed lumber, the sort of time-washed, salvage-chic style that has become so trendy these days – except this is the real deal.
A table nearby erupts with giggles and oohs and ahhs. I turn to look. Their first round of bloody marys has arrived. Made with soju instead of vodka, the cocktails are stuffed like something out of a Pixar flick, with green beans and celery stalks and even whole crab claws protruding from the glass. The table goes suddenly quiet as everyone takes their first sip. Then more giggles ensue.
No matter the time of year, brunch always feels like a celebration. And at The Ramos House Cafe, it's always brunchtime. I recommend starting with the Scotch quail eggs and the basil-cured lox. These eggs are soft-boiled then wrapped in a thin sheath of pork sausage and rolled in fine breadcrumbs and deep-fried. The salmon is cured in-house and seasoned with basil. Slices of the fish are draped across a plate and sprinkled with chopped egg and onion confetti. With a bottle of Champagne, I could sit here all afternoon nibbling on just these little snacks. But of course, I'll end up wanting more.
One of the most beguiling things on the menu is a salad of fresh California citrus and cottage cheese. On the surface, it sounds dull. But it's truly a revelation. The salad is composed of orange and grapefruit segments along with toasted almonds and artisanal cheese. Sweet, sour, salty… sublime. The cheese tastes more like mascarpone than cottage cheese.
There's always someone at my table who prefers to start with something sweet. The beignets are light and puffy and fragrant with cinnamon and apples, deep-fried until dark and golden, then dusted in powdered sugar and served in buttery, drippy caramel sauce. And there is almost always some sort of French toast (pain perdu). On my last visit, this was listed as goat cheese pain perdu with roasted peaches, and while it's not quite peach season, this turns out to be remarkably good. I can only imagine how much better it will taste when fresh peaches hit the market.
The aroma of truffles tickles the air when the fava bean spread arrives. It's a bright green purée speckled with a thousand little flecks of black truffle. It comes with two skinny slices of baguette, which prove to be an insufficient ratio of bread for the overly generous mound of spread. How does one eat the dip once the bread is gone?
Most of the portions are quite generous. The mac 'n' cheese is a large bowlful of gooey macaroni clinging to sliced mushrooms and more black truffle. I sense there's a hefty dose of truffle oil in the sauce as well. And while I have serious doubts as to the mushrooms' wildness, this is a dish that does not disappoint.
The split pea soup is my least favorite dish. It's a somewhat sludgy brew that tastes more like baby food than soup. And it's garnished with one oversized ravioli filled with what is described as duck but tastes oddly like canned deviled ham. I'm not sure how one actually achieves this flavor and texture. Or why.
As I glance around the room, it's clear that the most popular dishes are the scrambled eggs. I'm most intrigued by the fried chicken scramble, which our waitress affectionately describes. Chicken breasts are battered and fried, then chopped and folded into scrambled eggs. I'm dining with someone who doesn't eat pork, for religious reasons, so we zero in on this one instead of the scramble made with bacon.
And when the scramble arrives, it is an eye-catching tower of fluffy eggs mounded atop golden potatoes and crowned with two pointy shards of cornbread. I'm still focused on another dish when my devoutly religious friend digs into the eggs and appears to be loving every bite. And then I take a bite of my own, and I taste a wonderful, smoky … "Stop eating that!" I say, pulling it toward me protectively. "It's filled with bacon."
They've served us the wrong dish. Instead of the fried chicken scramble, they've cooked and served the smoked bacon scramble. This seems especially odd since before sending our order to the kitchen, our waitress came back to the table to double-confirm that we wanted the fried chicken scramble.
I can see the horror and pain in my friend's face. This is someone for whom avoiding pork isn't simply a lifestyle choice but rather a deep, lifelong religious conviction. This is the point at which I debate whether I should mention aloud how delicious I find the bacon scramble.
On my next visit, I again order the fried chicken scramble, and this time it arrives as ordered. The eggs are tossed with large chunks of boneless fried chicken, moist and meaty, interlaced with tidbits of dried fruit that taste like cranberries. And although it's very good, the chicken gets lost. Because of the way it's chopped and tossed and drenched with egg, we don't get to experience the joy of fried chicken, the crisp crust that forms such a perfect seal around the steamy white meat underneath. Fortunately, there's another fried chicken dish, a salad, that lets us experience just that.
Remember those cinnamon apple beignets? Those same beignets are listed again on the dessert menu. I guess you could start and finish with the same dish, and they're good enough to be tempting. But I think the better way to finish, or maybe even begin, is with a cup of hot chocolate. Sip it slowly. Linger. Make it last. Those people lolling about in the street can keep waiting.
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Good news on employment would be good news for stocks, if not for the bond market.
Stock futures showed triple digit gains for the Dow when June payrolls came in at a surprising 195,000, but gains were constrained by a jump in bond yields in anticipation the Fed will move forward with its plan to pare back on quantitative easing sooner than some expected. The bond market is signaling that an increasing number of investors believe that will happen as early as September.
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"Reality sunk in," said Art Cashin, director of floor operations at UBS, said during morning trading. "The key today will be bonds. The fact yields got up above 2.7 [percent] cut the legs out from under them, and they never recovered. Skeleton crews are on desks, and the reaction time is going to be slower." But later in the day, yields rose even higher, to 2.73 percent, and stocks ended the session with strong gains.
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The 195,000 nonfarm payrolls added in June was about 30,000 more than expected by economists, though the unemployment rate stayed at 7.6 percent. There were also revisions totaling 70,000 in April and May, which put jobs growth in those months above 190,000.
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Evidence for Two More Earth-Sized Planets …Orbiting Former Red Giant Star January 11, 2012Posted by jtintle in Deep Space, Space Fotos.
Tags: asteroseismology, Daniel Stolte, Elizabeth 'Betsy' Green, Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie, Kepler Space Telescope, KOI 55.01, KOI55, KOI55.02, NASA, Red Giant star, Stephane Charpinet, subdwarf B star, UANews, Universe Today, Université de Toulouse-CNRS, University of Arizona
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[Note: The "modulations in the pulsations" in the star's brightness, referred to in the article, are not transit signals, and these are not confirmed planets by the criteria and established methods of the Kepler Science Team.]
Article excerpts: …two planets, KOI 55.01 and KOI 55.02, orbit the star KOI 55, a subdwarf B star, which is the leftover core of a red giant star. …According to lead author Stephane Charpinet, "Having migrated so close, they probably plunged deep into the star's envelope during the red giant phase, but survived" …(albeit "deep-fried"). They are estimated to have radii of 0.76 and 0.87 that of Earth, the smallest … so far orbiting an active star. …the star had already been the subject of study using the telescopes at Kitt Peak National Observatory, part of a project to examine pulsating stars. …the team used data from the orbiting Kepler space telescope which is free of interfering atmospheric effects. …Two tiny modulations in the pulsations of the star were found, which further analysis indicated could only come from planets passing in front of the star (from our viewpoint) every 5.76 and 8.23 hours.
See the abstract of the paper on the Nature website. Downloading the full article requires a single-article payment of $32.00 US or a subscription to Nature.
See also University of Arizona press release of 2011 December 21, by Daniel Stolte, Excerpts from press release: …Two Earth-sized planets … circling a dying star that has passed the red giant stage. Because of their close orbits, the planets must have been engulfed by their star while it swelled up to many times its original size. …Researchers believed that this unimaginable inferno would make short work of any planet caught in it – until now. …The team was led by Stephane Charpinet, an astronomer at the Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie, Université de Toulouse-CNRS, in France.
…The two planets, named KOI 55.01 and KOI 55.02, circle their host star in extremely tight orbits. Having migrated so close, they probably plunged deep into the star's envelope during the red giant phase, but survived….
The host star, KOI 55, is what astronomers call a subdwarf B star: It consists of the exposed core of a red giant that has lost nearly its entire envelope. In fact, the authors write, the planets may have contributed to the increased mass loss necessary for the formation of this type of star.
The authors concluded that planetary systems may therefore influence the evolution of their parent stars.
…the research team had not set out to find new planets far away from our solar system, but to study pulsating stars. Caused by rhythmic expansions and contractions brought about by pressure and gravitational forces that go along with the thermonuclear fusion process inside the star, such pulsations are a defining feature of many stars.
By studying the pulsations of a star, astronomers can deduce the object's mass, temperature, size and sometimes even its interior structure. This is called asteroseismology.
"Those pulsation frequency patterns are almost like a finger print of a star," Green said. "It's very much like seismology, where one uses earthquake data to learn about the inner composition of the Earth." … the team used data obtained from NASA's Kepler Space Telescope for this study.
…While analyzing KOI 55's pulsations, the team noticed the intriguing presence of two tiny periodic modulations occurring every 5.76 and 8.23 hours that caused the star to flicker ever so slightly, at one five thousandth percent of its overall brightness. They showed that these two frequencies could not have been produced by the star's own internal pulsations.
The only explanation came from the existence two small planets passing in front of the star every 5.76 and 8.23 hours. To complete their orbits so rapidly, KOI 55.01 and KOI 55.02 have to be extremely close to the star, much closer than Mercury is to our sun. On top of that, the sun is a cool star compared to KOI 55, which burns at about 28,000 Kelvin, or 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
…"We think this is the first documented case of planets influencing a star's evolution," Charpinet said. …"I find it incredibly fascinating that after hundreds of years of being able to only look at the outsides of stars, now we can finally investigate the interiors of a few stars – even if only in these special types of pulsators – and compare that with how we thought stars evolved," Green said. "We thought we had a pretty good understanding of what solar systems were like as long as we only knew one – ours. Now we are discovering a huge variety of solar systems that are nothing like ours, including, for the first time, remnant planets around a stellar core like this one."
Illustration: S. Charpinet; sources: UANews and Universe Today, Nature, NASA, Daniel Stolte, Kepler Space Telescope, Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie, Université de Toulouse-CNRS, Elizabeth 'Betsy' Green


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A smooth-talking Italian businessman who once dated actress Anne Hathaway and claimed to have friends in high places at the Vatican pleaded guilty Wednesday in a multimillion-dollar real estate fraud case.
Raffaello Follieri agreed not to appeal any sentence of up to five years and three months in prison for his plea to wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy. Sentencing was set for Oct. 3.
Prosecutors have said the 30-year-old Follieri posed as the Vatican's representative to the U.S., telling investors that the Roman Catholic church would sell him property at a steep discount.
As part of his plea, he admitted misappropriating at least $2.4 million of investors' money, sending it to foreign personal bank accounts that were disguised as business accounts.
"I knew what I was doing was wrong," he told U.S. District Judge John G. Koeltl. He has been in jail since his June 24 arrest, unable to post $21 million bail.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Reed Brodsky told the judge that Follieri misled investors to think he was spending their money to buy Catholic properties below market value "when he in fact used it to live a lavish lifestyle."
Brodsky said that at the time of Follieri's arrest investigators found a March 2006 letter in his apartment safe from a Vatican cardinal warning him not to continue presenting himself as having ties to the Vatican. Brodsky said Follieri continued to do so.
Prosecutors said Follieri was a sophisticated con man who went to elaborate lengths to carry out his scam and then spent his ill-gotten gains flying around the world in a private jet with his celebrity girlfriend and living a life of luxury at his Manhattan penthouse.
Outside court, Follieri's lawyer, Flora Edwards, said her client had become overwhelmed.
"As with many people, he got sidetracked by the need to adopt a lifestyle he couldn't maintain," Edwards said.
A forfeiture order as part of Follieri's plea requires him to give back $2.4 million in cash as well as jewelry and watches. The judge said he will also order restitution.
The FBI arrived at Follieri's doorstep weeks after his split with Hathaway, the "Get Smart" and "The Devil Wears Prada" star.
According to the FBI, Follieri claimed the Vatican had formally appointed him to manage its financial affairs and that he had even met the pope in Rome. His actual connections to the Vatican were slim, including his hiring of a relative of a former Vatican official.
Prosecutors allege that Follieri was so intent on carrying out the Vatican ruse that he kept ceremonial robes, including the robes of senior clergymen, in his Manhattan office.
One of Follieri's investors was supermarket billionaire Ron Burkle, a close friend of former President Clinton. A division of Burkle's Yucaipa Cos. has settled lawsuits accusing Follieri of misappropriating more than $1 million.
The Vatican has declined to comment on Follieri's case, citing the U.S. investigation.
Hathaway was once on the board of the Follieri Foundation, but her publicist has said she no longer serves in that capacity and is not part of any investigations.


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This is in reply to Mr. Kellogg�s guest column �Our actions speak louder than our words in The Gazette Feb. 15.
You are right about the fact that some people use the word of God as a weapon to validate personal bigotry. You are wrong in your statement that Jesus died as a sacrifice for humanity. Jesus came not to save the righteous but to save the unrighteous; by his death and resurrection he paid the price for our sins. Jesus is our redeemer and our emissary before God, not a facilitator of sin.
You didn�t quote any Bible scripture, neither will I so that both of us can�t be accused of cherrypicking to validate our position. You did use some general Bible concepts such as that we should love one another. You omitted the rest of this instruction which says that we are to love one another in Christ as Christ loved the church. You ask the question, �What would Jesus do�? You didn�t answer this.
I�m sure you�ve read the story of Jesus stopping the stoning of an adulteress. After the ones that condemned her and were ready to stone her had been dispersed by Jesus, Jesus said to the woman, neither do I condemn thee, go and sin no more. Jesus by saying this condemned the sin and not the sinner. This is his example to us; to do any less is facilitating sin.
All of the people that claim they were born homosexual are calling God a liar. You know in your heart that God would not create you to live such a destructive lifestyle.
You failed to mention the great deceiver in your article, Satan; to enlighten you and others that believe as you do I will. Satan�s greatest deception is in perverting God�s word by enticing you to misquote, change the meaning of and even eliminating certain scripture. He has been very successful in doing this, i.e. churches that now ordain homosexuals, perform same-sex marriages and facilitate your sin. For homosexuals that have now been redeemed by Christ an organization called Faith in America attacks their redemption.
Some questions that I�ve posed in other articles that I�ve written I will pose again as they have never been answered by the LGBT or any of its supporters.
1. Are you contending that you�re born homosexual and I mean all the variations of homosexuality as represented in the initials of the LGBT?
2. If you believe you�re born homosexual, then why would do claim that sexual orientation determines your course?
3. For those of us that oppose same-sex marriage and refuse to accept homosexuality as being normal, you accuse us of being intolerant and engaging in bigotry. I am not aware of any organized protest or boycott of Ben and Jerry�s ice cream company by any Christian groups, a company whose owners support same-sex marriage and the homosexual life style. There was an organized protest and attempted boycott of Chick-fil-A by the LGBT and other homosexual organizations after the owner Truett Cathy, a Christian, was asked his views on same-sex marriage and he opposed it. Where does the intolerance and bigotry find its home?
Allen Petty


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So the question is do you or don't want your CV to be more presentable. If yes is the answer, then you can check out the following websites.
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Aerie Celebrates Inclusivity In New Campaign
Aerie is changing the fashion industry once again with an incredibly special new campaign. The fashion retailer's new campaign features models living with various disabilities, conditions and illnesses. The pictures shows gorgeous models in wheelchairs, with arm braces, and who use insulin pumps and J-pouches rocking Aerie's lingerie. This inclusive campaign celebrates the beauty in our differences and the responses to the photos have been overwhelmingly positive.
This inclusive campaign is so important because it puts a spotlight on women who are so rarely celebrated in mainstream media. Women have been celebrating this long-awaited representation on social media, sharing message of what this marketing milestone means to them.
One of Aerie's new models, Abby Sams, shared some shots from her photoshoot on Twitter. Like many of Aerie's consumers, the campaign was just as empowering for Sams. "Aerie just sneakily released some of my photos! Look at this disability representation people!!!" She captioned alongside some of the photos. "Also look at me because I cant believe it's actually me so yeah."
Abby shared photos of some of the other models from the campaign on her account, as well, writing that the group included a cancer survivor, a Paralympian with down syndrome, and a model with fibromyalgia. "Their work in chronic illness and disability representation this campaign was real and amazing," Abby praised her fellow models.
If anybody has ever questioned where diversity in marketing campaigns matters, the proof is in the responses to the new images. "Seeing this from the [Aerie] website means so much to me. This model not only is beautiful, but has the same type of disease as me," one Twitter user wrote. "I love seeing diverse representation."
One of the best parts of this campaign, Bustle points out, is that Aerie sprinkled the photos throughout their website. Their isn't a special page that keeps these new shots separate from their other campaigns. Consumers will see these images just as they would see any other product shots on Aerie.
We can't wait to see other brands take their cue from Aerie and begin to celebrate diversity in their campaigns. Whether it's size, color, gender or disability - it's so important for everybody to see themselves represented in mainstream media. Bravo, Aerie. Bravo.


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January 14, 2010
By Paul Feinberg
In a gala celebration held January 14 at the home of UCLA Chancellor Gene Block, UCLA Anderson Board of Visitor chairman Eugene S. Rosenfeld received the UCLA Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the university. Created in 1979, the medal is awarded to "those who have made truly extraordinary and distinguished contributions to their professions and to our society." Previous winners include such luminaries as William Ackerman, Carol Burnett, John Wooden and John E. Anderson ('40), among others.
Although he began his career with the international accounting firm Deloitte, Haskins & Sells, today Rosenfeld is one of the nation's leading real estate developers, enjoying a career heading a number of major companies both in residential and commercial real estate. From 1963 to 1979 he was an executive with Kaufman and Broad, eventually rising to president then chief executive officer. Under Rosenfeld's leadership, Kaufman and Broad became one of the world's leading producers of housing, expanding internationally.
Along with Apollo Advisors, he founded Western Pacific Housing, a residential development company that merged with Schuler Homes, Inc, a publicly traded home builder. In 2002, the combined companies were sold to D.R. Horton for $1.4 billion. Currently, Rosenfeld is the sole proprietor of ForestLane Group, a major investor and developer of commercial and residential property in the U.S. and Europe.
As a Los Angeles civic leader, Rosenfeld has served on numerous boards of art, health and academic organizations. He previously served as chairman and trustee of The UCLA Foundation and currently is a member of the UCLA Chancellor's Associates. In addition to his UCLA Anderson Board of Visitors role, the school's library bears his name. He also serves on the board for the Pardee RAND Graduate School and has endowed a chair at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine in Computational Genetics.
The award ceremony was attended by UCLA Anderson's Dean Judy Olian, members of the school's board of visitors and faculty. Also in attendance was Rosenfeld's family, including his wife Maxine, his children, his grandchildren and several UCLA undergraduate students whose scholastic financial burden is eased through fellowships provided by the Rosenfelds. During her remarks, Olian paid tribute to both Gene and Maxine Rosenfeld, calling their marriage a partnership where decisions are shared. Olian referred to them as "decisive, honest, fun-loving, grounded and modest."
"They have beautiful taste, they are great parents and are extraordinarily generous," said Olian. The dean went on to recount how Gene Rosenfeld's admittance to UCLA was in part the result of a 50 dollar scholarship he received and that from that humble beginning he went on to create an extraordinary life.
"As a result of his experience, Gene has dedicated his life to creating opportunities for others, he just loves to give. Gene (also) loves to build things - organizations, futures - he helped build UCLA Anderson, helped build the Rosenfeld library and has built programs all over campus. Gene has been a rock and source of support and I know I can count on his wise perspective," said Olian. "He is my totally trusted buddy, valuable to me and to the school. There is nothing I could say that could measure up to the gratitude we have for you. We thank you and we love you."
In the formal presentation of the medal, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block noted that "The Rosenfeld's generosity is seen all over campus and the city. UCLA would not be the institution it is today without him."
After accepting the award from the chancellor, Rosenfeld expressed his thanks for the honor. He got a laugh when he recalled how his high school guidance counselor told him that he wasn't college material and that he should go to work at Sears, "there they had a good pension plan."
"I never forgot that 50 dollar scholarship that enabled me to attend UCLA," Rosenfeld said. "I received a super education and made great friends here. It's my pleasure and honor to serve as chairman of the UCLA Anderson Board of Visitors."
"UCLA changed the destiny of our family," Rosenfeld said. "It was a life changing event for us. Thank you so much for the honor."


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Ok, I bought an electric piano/organ the other day. I have had a Casio keyboard for a long time and decided it was time to upgrade to something a little better.
The Korg plays just like a real piano. It has weighted keys that respond to your pressure just like a piano.