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Minneapolis firefighter Alex Jackson put his career on the line back in 1994 when he led a lawsuit pushing for better promotional opportunities for black firefighters.
That groundbreaking work paid off Monday when Jackson was nominated to be the city's next fire chief.
"I'm deeply honored," the 27-year department veteran said.
His promotion represents the culmination of a 40-year battle first to racially integrate the department, and then ensure promotional opportunities for firefighters of color.
"What a surprise! That's historical, and well deserved," said activist Ron Edwards, who has been involved with department integration efforts for decades.
Self-effacing at work, Jackson off the job sought the spotlight as a stand-up comedian in clubs and on cruise ships, initially prodded by his truck-mates at Station 6. One, former chief Rocco Forte, said: "Alex is a very good firefighter. He knows what he's doing."
Jackson got involved in the 1994 litigation as head of the black firefighters association. The same year, he testified against the reappointment of the then-chief, charging that black firefighters were confined to the lower ranks.
Bucking the system led to changes, especially under Forte, who said he tried to level the playing field for promotions, making more widely available the training and class-work preparation that previously were shared largely through word of mouth among a largely white department. Jackson got seasoning in administration under Forte, Edwards said.
"Alex did the work himself," given that opportunity to prepare himself, Forte said.
The nomination is the second groundbreaking appointment Mayor R.T. Rybak made in his three picks for chief. The first, Bonnie Bleskachek, was the first woman to run the department, but after two years agreed to a demotion after sparking a welter of lawsuits that cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars. Rybak's next appointee, James Clack, settled the department down, but left to head the Baltimore department last winter.
Rybak praised Jackson for "outstanding administrative and operating experience." Like Clack, he'll provide low-key leadership, Forte said.
Edwards agreed. "He had an ability to defuse a lot of situations. I saw him use it at times," he said. "Everybody makes enemies, but Alex doesn't make a lot of enemies. He was firm, but he treated people with dignity."
The nomination was announced by Rybak shortly after the Star Tribune requested he release the names of three finalists, as required by law. His office said then that he was expected to make a decision among the finalists within the next several days, and might re-interview some of them. The other finalists included Assistant Chief of Operations John Fruetel and Deputy Chief of Personnel Jean Kidd.
The nomination goes first to the city's Executive Committee, and if approved there goes next to the City Council committee handling public safety.
Don Samuels, who chairs that committee, said his spot checks with firefighters found Jackson carried authority among them but also was regarded with "deep respect and affinity."
"He called the department to account, and he hasn't paid a political price," Samuels said of Jackson's efforts on behalf of minority firefighters. Steve Brandt • 612-673-4438


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Repost from April 12, 2009
Some years ago I moved from Chicago to Florida on Easter weekend. After living and working in my ex-wife's wonderful home for almost 21 years - -I was going back to one of my own homes.
It was in the 30's when I left Chicago early Friday morning. The CD player was loaded with discs and it was smooth sailing until the magazine jammed just outside Memphis. I later learned how to un-jam the player by striking the magazine with a cheap ball point pen a couple times. But outside Memphis I was forced to turn on the radio. Amazingly (or not), the powerful signals all belonged to Christian stations and NPR was no match. Like Air Traffic Control, I was passed from one station to another and their version of The Passion. At first I was frustrated but grew curious as the liberal in me marveled at the music and southern perspective.
I made Chattanooga my Rest Over Night point and figured I'd drive around downtown and look for a proper hotel with secured parking rather than park at Holiday Inn on the interstate and listen to 18 wheelers down shift throughout the night. A sound I grew up detesting as an Army Brat.
I exited the highway and was dumped in front of the perfect hotel. Nine or so stories, brick, mid to late 19th century. Perfect. A call from my cell to reservations as I drove around the hotel --a vacancy at $70 a night. Perfect. I pull in and my station wagon filled with art (worth little to anyone but me) is valeted into a secure garage. Perfect. I check in and inquire if there's a decent steak restaurant close by. Before I can qualify that by decent I don't mean Outback, the desk clerk tells me they have a steak restaurant in the lobby. Perfect. I throw a bag in my room and run down to the restaurant. A rib eye, half a bottle of Cabernet and truffle mac and cheese. Perfect. Upstairs my bed has a down pad on top of the mattress. I lie down on one of the five best beds of my life. Perfect. And I dream...
I'm in a nondescript office waiting room. A man walks in and tells me, "Jesus will see you now." I get up and follow the man into another nondescript room. Jesus sits on a metal folding chair in the middle of the room in a white robe with his legs crossed. His bare feet in sandals. A clip board on his lap. I sit down in the empty folding chair across from him and cross my legs. The man leaves us in the room alone.
Jesus raises the clip board and starts to read from it but before he does there's a glance at my feet as he lowers the clip board and smiles, "Before we begin, I just wanted to comment on your socks. They're always so colorful." I look at my socks and look up at Jesus, "You like my - - socks?" Jesus leans forward, "Absolutely, I can tell you really make an effort." I ask, "That pleases you, Jesus?" "Yes," He says. "If it pleases you - - It pleases me." And I woke up.
I lay in bed that night and thought about the dream and realized how calm I was. I easily fell back to sleep and the next morning I watched the sun rise and reflected on the dream. Still unsure of what it meant but smiling to myself as I turned the radio on and headed home.
06 April 2015
Easter 2007
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Labels: easter, Jesus Interview, socks
27 March 2015
03 November 2014
Don't Forget
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Labels: Colorado
31 October 2014
Halloween - 1966
After the haul in Chapel Hill. The old man was in Vietnam and I'm guessing his six months was up with the A Team in the Central Highlands. That means a lot of heat was off while he cooled his heels with a C Team in Nha Trang. This Polaroid was mailed to him by my mother. I look at this picture and wonder what it was like for him to see something like this.
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Labels: Chapel Hill, Halloween
Happy Halloween
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Labels: Halloween, Smoking Jacket
28 October 2014
27 October 2014
Andrew "Touch" Touchstone
Andrew K. Touchstone of, "The Main Line Sportsman" blog died at home suddenly on October 21st. I 'm not sure how but only want to know why… and how he put so much into a life? Andy, "Touch" to his friends and wife, made a living as a worker's compensation lawyer but he was also a boxing promoter, sport's agent, radio show host, hunter and fisherman, writer, jazz club owner and, most recently, my partner, as we started a business together based on a common interest.
Catching up with Touch reminds me of how little the rest of the world gets done in a day. Our conversation usually started with blogging but spiraled off into the evils of insurance companies, a new boxer, a hunting trip, Anita O'Day, my favorite, or Sinatra, his favorite "crooner" and which shopping center parking lot we'd met at for my ride to a steeple chase.
I'm not sure what his politics were but his heart was big and liberal. He tired of busting his ass defending thankless insurance companies and represented plaintiffs who Touch felt were a whole lot more grateful. That was the joy of his day job and it was underlined by a printer's union "bug" on his business cards.
Touch was friends with my first roommate in Philadelphia 27 years ago. He knew my boss and a co-worker at Aetna the same number of years ago. There was an eerie Philadelphia "Six Degrees of Separation" that Touch knocked me over with time and time again. I was terrified to bring up old girlfriends from those days for fear Touch would know them better than I ever did.
We huddled over cocktails. Touch, a rum and bourbon aficionado, tried to educate me while poo-poohing my Islay single malts claiming they were, "not unlike licking charcoal briquettes." He'd fire up another Parliament, take a long drag and smile while asking me if I missed the habit I gave up six years ago. Before the end of the night, I'd bum one or two despite the head rush just to enjoy the camaraderie of sharing tobacco with him.
I always called him Andy because he had this perpetual smile. To me, he "looked" like an Andy, if that's possible. Bubbly? Not so much. More like "burbly." Quick on the wit and faster with an opinion -- I loved his look on life as much as his take on assholes. Which brings me to a selfish conclusion -- Why is it that assholes seem to live forever while the good ones…Well, if you knew Andy, you know the rest.
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24 October 2014
More Than This
I could feel at the time
There was no way of knowing
Fallen leaves in the night
Who can say where they're blowing
As free as the wind
And hopefully learning
Why the sea on the tide
Has no way of turning
More than this, there is nothing
More than this, tell me one thing
More than this, there is nothing
It was fun for a while
There was no way of knowing
Like dream in the night
Who can say where we're going
No care in the world
Maybe I'm learning
Why the sea on the tide
Has no way of turning
More than this, there is nothing
More than this, tell me one thing
More than this, there is nothing
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23 October 2014
My Favorite Main Line Sportsman Post
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RIP Andrew K. Touchstone of Main Line Sportsman
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Ben Bradlee on Style
"I liked the word 'style.'
I like people with style,
with flair, with
signature qualities,
provided they have
more than style
and flair and
signature qualities."
Ben Bradlee
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Labels: Public Relayo, Style
Ben Bradlee on Flacks
The brilliance of this letter is only surpassed by knowing its subject.
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19 October 2014
Halloween Soundtrack
A favorite for background music on Halloween night. Start at 14:00 to skip Redford's lovely narration. Guaranteed to scare the crap outta Trick or Treaters when you open the door. Also, mesmerizing and strangely addictive.
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17 October 2014
Halloween Hit
I've felt like this since the demise of Wasp 101.
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15 October 2014
Broccoli Holders & Cardholders
I had a client -- now a good friend -- who used the rubber band from Broccoli stalks to hold his credit cards. He also traveled across the US on $2.00 and is the cheapest and smartest man I know. Chuck would die laughing at a 44€ replacement for his rubber band but I like these sexy little cardholders from the little known French company of ideas, Striiiipes. Designed and made in Paris, what's not to like...
I've discussed Striiiipes before here and there. I've made a big deal of the owner, Arthur. And one day soon, I suspect, Striiiipes and Arthur will make it big and the dump trucks of cash will pull up to their doors. Until that day - however - they cannot be expected to go beyond a certain a point. Which means they sell out of stuff fast.
There's a lot more out there for bet. 44 & 62€ but who knows for how long.
And that's what's great about Striiiipes. That what you buy isn't coming at you from every direction. The uniqueness of some every day tool that makes reaching into your pocket for a card that much more exciting. Well, exciting is probably the wrong word. "Awesome." That's the word. Overused hyperbole to define the understated and hushed quiet of gravitas. Thats the contrarian ticket I love. Which would fit into this cardholder but not broccoli
I've discussed Striiiipes before here and there. I've made a big deal of the owner, Arthur. And one day soon, I suspect, Striiiipes and Arthur will make it big and the dump trucks of cash will pull up to their doors. Until that day - however - they cannot be expected to go beyond a certain a point. Which means they sell out of stuff fast.
There's a lot more out there for bet. 44 & 62€ but who knows for how long.
And that's what's great about Striiiipes. That what you buy isn't coming at you from every direction. The uniqueness of some every day tool that makes reaching into your pocket for a card that much more exciting. Well, exciting is probably the wrong word. "Awesome." That's the word. Overused hyperbole to define the understated and hushed quiet of gravitas. Thats the contrarian ticket I love. Which would fit into this cardholder but not broccoli
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Labels: Accessories, Arthur Lhermitte
13 October 2014
Columbus Day
It's been a journey of sorts. This year. On the road. Everyday it seems there's another fucking flat and the rubber on the tire is my soul. I mean, I'm not grey haired yet, but the tires do need changing. And so I put another set on; Good for 100,000 miles.
"I don't know if I'm depressed or just surrounded by assholes," reads a T-shirt in Daytona Beach. Understanding the past goes into every day of my future - I wonder if I'll appreciate life more by hating myself less. Or, is it the other way around? And will it fit on a T-shirt?
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Labels: On The Street
11 October 2014
Mission Statements Suck
Who cares where I've been. It's none of your business and I'm back as long as this is a pleasurable endeavor. I missed it here but it was impossible to write about chinos and button downs. I'm not really sure I still can. So, this will be a different blog with emphasis on the undiscovered and that doesn't mean camouflage.
I can't stand Mission Statements so I'll be blunt. I want to go down the roads less traveled. Shit, I want to hang out in Ghost Towns. I want to turn you onto the buried truffles of the world and I expect you to reciprocate in kind. Bring me what turns you on -- What no one knows about -- Even if it's your recipe for Fruit Cake.
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10 October 2014
Plein Soleil
Miss Me? It's okay if you didn't.
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15 August 2014
The Beretta Gallery of New York City
Beretta employee, Moses Gutierrez with a 20 gauge Silver Pigeon 1 ( $2,240)
I first bumped into the NYC Beretta Gallery about five years ago. Town-housed among Manhattan's retail townhouses; Hermès, Etro, Longchamp, Chanel, and so many others…I was actually just looking for a pair of khakis. I pushed open the Beretta door, walked past security and was slapped in the face with racks and racks of obscenely beautiful apparel.
Wool and Waxed Cotton jacket in the Maremmana style ($1,295)
Moleskin suit with side vents (Jacket $535 Trousers $165)
Luckily I stumbled onto a sale -- Even better as I had a little money back then. There was a lot I should've bought that day but didn't and learned a lesson. Much of what you see in the NYC Gallery is unique to the store. Once it's gone, you may never see it again. Of course, I was here for a pair of khakis.
Second Floor
Looking back, it seems a shame shopping for khakis in Beretta -- Sort of like visiting Umbria on the wagon.
Competition Shooting
It's hard to describe just how diverse the gallery is. Roaming around on my last visit, I heard a man walk in and announce, "I've been invited to a shoot in Spain." I looked down from the second floor balcony and watched as the salesman sprung into action while those words, "I've been invited to a shoot…" bounced jealously between my ears.
Main Floor
While outdoor retailer's, Kevin's and Cabela's offer over the top decor, Beretta manages to pull off the outdoors aesthetic with understated elegance. Chalk it up to to Beretta's hometown of Brescia 'cause this ain't meatballs and gravy.
In store Italian made checks ($155)
Much of what is in the NYC Gallery is not on line and much of what is on line is not in the NYC Gallery. Still, a past visit to the Beretta website found an olive moleskin maremmana hunting jacket, sadly long gone, for a surprising $99.
In store Suede chukka ($423)
A women's wool felt cap made by Pennsylvania's Bollman Hat Company is currently on sale for $37.50 marked down from $75...
Beretta SoleAnd a men's quilted waxed cotton biker jacket has been reduced from $595 to $279.
Khakis ($75)
And at $75, they're made in the US and something of a surprise. I had mine cuffed and there was no extra charge.
That's the thing about Beretta. You can find a $20 ball cap...
Or, there's a $140 number that looks like a Vietnam boonie hat I lusted after when I was in the Army.
Field watches are reasonable…
Field Watches (Quartz $229 Automatic $389)
Women's Quilted Shooting Jacket ($875)
Women's Scarves ($895)
Carafe Gift Set ($149)
The engraved carafe and glasses are available in store and on-line...
Martini Pitcher $200
While the best looking cocktail pitcher I have ever seen is only in the store. A steal and you're only seeing it because I gave up martinis.
Ice Bucket $2,200
I haven't given up ice but the elephant foot ice bucket is a good example of Beretta's price swing.
And like the 32" barrels on the $2,000 Silver Pigeon, there's value in Beretta. It's under the radar for most NYC residents. Save those types who go shooting in Spain.
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Labels: Beretta Apparel, Exploring NYC, Guns, NYC Style
13 July 2014
Until Next Year
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09 July 2014
Shagging in the Past
You've said that you regarded respectability as one of the
prime enemies of individualism. Do you regard love as
an enemy of individualism?
No, no -- What's love got to do with respectability?
I posted this video in April of 2012 with Al Green's lyrics. Seems appropriate to repost today.
I remember heading down to Myrtle Beach for a long weekend with two cars of Army buddies when I was stationed at Ft Bragg. I was 20 and wound up dancing with a frosted blonde in her forties. She had long pink nails and held a Schlitz 'Tall Boy' in one hand and an Eve cigarette in the other. She taught me how to shag.
The past is never dead. It's not even past. William Faulkner
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Labels: beach music, Music, shagging, South, Southern Trad
08 July 2014
Is Turkey Red Too Red?
Back in the early 19th century, Turkey Reds, aka Adrianople Reds, were a madder based dye with Turkish origins. These patterns were only printed much later by an Alsatian who solved the problem of over printing on the intense color.
I'm way out of my comfort margin here but I love the patterns and if anything ever said, "Go to Hell," or worse, it's Turkey Red. I'm not a 100% on this but I'm thinking about it. With a black velvet dinner jacket at a New Year's party… I might. Would you?
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Labels: American Fabrics Magazine, GTH Pants
07 July 2014
Getz/Gilberto: Sounds of Summer, Spring 1964
Happy 50th.
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Labels: Music
Esquire: The Look of Summer, July 1959
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I'm just going to talk about running for a minute and then I'm going back to reading about justice and the environment and then some knitting and TV watching.
Running. I'm doing a lot of it these days as training ramps up for the Lake Placid Half-Marathon in June. This past Sunday we (that is, Team in Training Brooklyn) ran the Roosevelt Island 10K — that's 2 loops of a silly sliver of land between Manhattan and Queens. It had all the things that go with racing: bib numbers and water station and chip timing and getting up at 6 on a weekend to ride the subway for an hour in order to run for an hour. Or an hour and one second as my official chip time recorded. And then the tram and the subway home.
(Here I am, running that race).
The thing about this race is that I ran fast. Faster that I've recorded before (and I keep pretty good, anal records about distance and time, in the same spreadsheet that I record the money I spend and coop shifts worked and for a time, metrocard swipes). Faster that I would have guessed I could have run for 6 consecutive miles. I think it's half the race environment and the little bit of competitiveness I have in me (get past the woman in pink! she's the worst!), and half that I probably spend more time standing and waiting for cars to pass that I can account for when I run in the neighbourhood.
But here I am now, excited about running fast. About clocking a time that I'm a little floored by. This doesn't completely fit with my image of myself…but I'm getting there. After the first (and only other race) that I ran, in Philadelphia with Goliath, I was grumbly. It seemed ridiculous to get up early and drive to a place and then stand around and then run five and then drive home–I can leave the front door and run 5 miles and be home in less than an hour. But this Roosevelt Island race didn't feel that silly; I don't know what clicked. Maybe it's having the team (see below)?
One other thing is that it was wonderful to go to a part of the city that I had never been to. And to have Eleanor Friedberger in my head all day:
I felt that way too, about the Saturday morning run in Bay Ridge the other week. There's this great waterfront path, that goes under the Verrazano Bridge that I didn't know about.
(Here's my butt, headed under the bridge)
I certainly haven't spent much time in Bay Ridge, and it was great to take more ownership of my adopted town by running on a new part of it. The start of the run was by the Owls Head water treatment facility, and so I had different Eleanor Friedberger stuck in my head that day.
I think that part is the most exciting to me: I know this place. I ran it. I used my own power to move my body through this place in the world. When Naomi and I were in the cab back from the airport after our trip to Puerto Rico, we were driving along Eastern Parkway towards my house, and as we passed Buffalo ave she asked where we were and I was like "This is my running route. I know where we are."


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Following up our article about possible political concessions in the decision making process for the 2016 Olympic Sailing competition, we want to take a closer look on ISAFs Olympic Commissions key requirements and the clear demands of the International Olympic Committee.
1. Pinnacle Event
2. Diversity
3. Universality
4. Youth and Media Appeal
Here we go:
1. Are the Olympic Games the Pinnacle Event for a certain event or class
ISAF is doing a lot to ensure that the Olympic Games are the pinnacle event for the Olympic Classes. This starts with preventing Olympic Classes to hold world championship events as they would like to and continues with the sailing world cup to ensure continuity between the Games. But this all doesnt help for events and classes where widely recognized pinnacle events exist outside the Olympic Games.
For Multihulls this will be the Americas Cup from now on, with racing taking place in huge catamarans. It is hard to believe that the Olympic Sailing competition, which has one of the poorest media distribution figures of all Olympic sports, can score against the multi-million-dollar media machinery of some of the richest syndicates in the world.
Another event affected by its pinnacle events is the keelboats, with a full on professional Match Racing World Tour for smaller keelboats as well as the Volvo Ocean Race and other offshore races being considered as the pinnacle of this part of the sport.
The other events – dinghy, windsurfer, kiteboard – are not affected by this criteria – for them the Olympic Games would be the pinnacle event where every athlete would be proud of having the chance to compete. Sure – in windsurfing and kiteboarding some pro tours exist, but they are not covering the disciplines that are happening at the Olympic Games – Racing, and they are by no means comparable with the America's Cup or the WMRT or the Volvo Ocean Race.
Another issue to consider here is equipment evolution – the traditional Olympic Classes might have updated their sails and masts to keep up with the time at least a bit, but classes like Kiteboarding do just exist since 10 or 15 years, have cutting edge equipment using the latest available technologies, maximizing excitement for athletes, spectators and media, but the Star, the Finn and the 470 still believe they will "provide a perfect showcase of the wide range and diversity of sailing" ? Imagine Downhill Skiing with wooden skis , or the Cyclists being made to use bikes designed in 1911 – ridiculous.
2. Which Events show diversity as required by the International Olympic Committee
"Weight category events should not be allowed, except for combat sports and for weightlifting" – IOC Programme Commission. Not just "not recommended" or "not required", but "not allowed" !
According to this pretty clear IOC requirement, there should not be two single handed dinghy events nor double handed dinghy events, neither for men nor for women. There should be a battle between the Laser, the Finn and any other class that wants to be selected as e.g. the Men's single hander, or the 29er, the 470 or any other class that wants to be e.g. the women's double hander.
Kiteboard, Windsurfer, Multihull and Keelboat (apart from their other problem with the requirements of the Olympic Commission) are all unique in their area: Kiteboards are different from any other sailing class as they neither have a mast nor a sail but a kite and steering lines and the hulls sink if not moved; the windsurfers have swivel mounted riggs and the athletes have to stand on their boards, multihulls have – as the name says – more than one hull and keelboats have keels. Dinghies – or better said "centreboard boats" are dinghies, and it doesn't make a difference if the ideal weight of the crew is 60, 80 or 100 kg.
By the way, this requirement of the IOC Programme Commission has been published under the auspices of Jacques Rogge, an avid Finn sailor...
3. Are the current and possible future events and classes youth and media appealing
When talking about media appeal, one should not talk about media appeal for the sailing audience – they are going to watch the Olympic Sailing competition anyway (or, probably not even them).
What the IOC is especially interested in is added media coverage for the general interest audience plus increasing ticket sales for live spectators. Both cannot be achieved through the sailing audience alone, what is needed is "Waking up an Audience" as outlined by Richard Worth (Chairman, Management Board of the Americas Cup Event Authority), and this requires to move "from the Flintstone generation to the Facebook generation".
He was further referencing to the new, successful additions to the Winter Olympics, namely Snowboard Cross: "Kids come charging over mountains on snowboards, making leaps, and it looks both different and interesting."
Kiteboarding exactly represents this new generation attitude which is rather looking for videogame-style action sports than for traditional leisure activities. Nowadays, Sailing has to compete for the youth's attention against all the new, exciting and accessible action and fun sports like skateboarding, wakeboarding, free climbing – just to name a few – and kiteboarding is one of the very few discipline of today's sailing that is seen as cool and youth attractive.
This claim can be easily backed up by media distribution figures for regular kiteboard events: 400 hours TV coverage in general interest TV like news shows with a reach of 600 million viewers, 35 million readers in newspapers and magazines as well as 70000 spectators on the beach are just one example for the media and spectator interest for a normal kiteboarding event.
4. Do the events and classes chosen offer development options especially for emerging nations
When comparing Sailings strength and weaknesses against other (water) sports, then one comes to the conclusion that youth and media appealing boats and TV coverage is not the only problem for sailing in the Olympics. The problem is the low participation in number of countries, and especially from emerging countries where money is an issue. Skiffs, Multihulls and Keelboats all seem to be equally irrelevant to solve that problem.
The only solution to expand sailing activities in emerging nations is to support single handed events solely, maximizing participation in Olympic Qualification as demanded by the IOC and drastically reducing costs.
Firstly, single handed equipment is generally cheaper than all the other events, this applies to classes like the Laser as well as for Kiteboarding and Windsurfing. Logically also the campaign costs are significantly lower: While a four-year campaign for a 470 costs estimated 140000 Euro (4 boats, 5 sail sets per year,3 extra spinnaker and jibs per year, centre boards, masts...) and for a Tornado estimated 110000 Euro (2 boats, 2 sail sets per year, 2 centre boards, 2 masts, 4 beams, 4 trampolines...), these costs are still inaccessible for athletes or teams in emerging nations.
Taking the example of kiteboarding, a campaign would be as cheap as 22000 Euro for a four-year campaign (4 boards, 3 kites per year, 3 bars with lines per year). Plus, the kite industry is keen to support Olympic campaigns in emerging nations with equipment – something which is only possible with initially low equipment costs.
And the equipment costs are only a part of the total cost for an Olympic Campaign: adding travel costs (yes, equipment may be provided at major events, but to qualify for those events athletes still need to travel with their own equipment) and sail test programmes only multiplies the original costs of the equipment, and in general cheaper the initial costs, the cheaper the whole campaign.
Only Kiteboards, Windsurfer and single handed dinghies can score here, while all other events fail to deliver – apart from the fact that the bigger boats need additional slipways (which are not widely existing in emerging nations) or marinas (which are even harder to find) – infrastructure that adds prohibitive costs for these events.
The ISAF council in less than two weeks time has been given the lead to do something out of the ordinary, to make a decision that might excite a new generation of sailors to get on the Olympic campaign trail. To borrow a phrase from another recent vote between old and new:
"Yes, you can !"


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A View-Master is a hand-held toy used to view three-dimensional images from a series of slides on a paper disc. View-Master was first introduced at the New York World's Fair of 1939, originally intended as an alternative to the scenic postcard. In the late 1960s, the company phased out scenic views and featured more child-friendly subjects, such as toys and cartoons. The company has changed hands a number of times, passing from Sawyer's, Inc., to General Aniline & Film (GAF), then becoming an independent company, View-Master International Group. View-Master was purchased by Tyco Toys in 1989, which then merged with Mattel in 1997. View-Master is now marketed as a Fisher-Price product.
In 1991, the company produced a View-Master viewer in the design of Big Bird wearing heart-shaped glasses.
Over the years, there have been many View-Master sets produced with Muppet and Henson characters:
- In A Visit to the Sesame Street Hospital, a View-Master can be seen in the playroom.
- The company filed a patent (4884974) in 1987 for an "Interactive talking book and audio player assembly", using a story with Big Bird and Granny Bird as example subjects.[1]
- ↑ Google Patents: "Interactive talking book and audio player assembly", Eric DeSmet, Patent number: 4884974
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Dubai is full of ways to have fun when the sun goes down, from the largest and latest clubs through to intimate lounges, bars and cafes. In Dubai, outdoor and beach clubs are popular too, and some of the best known Dubai clubs and bars are in the leading hotels. There are popular clubs all over Dubai, with the biggest concentration in the beach hotels and on Sheikh Zayed Road.
The Dubai club and bar scene effortlessly incorporates just about anyone, and age is no barrier providing you are over 21. Bear in mind that dress codes are generally applied fairly rigidly at all venues bar a few outdoor ones.
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Zack Snyder has been slightly more successful than Christopher Nolan in preventing photos from being snapped on the set of his highly-anticipated Superman reboot, Man of Steel.
It helps that Warner Bros. selected to unveil an official image of Henry Cavill in his Superman costume before shooting got fully underway on Snyder's reboot. However, that doesn't mean the amateur paparazzi aren't out in full-force lurking around the Man of Steel set (see: early images of Cavil as Clark Kent).
Today we have a handful of set images that reveal noteworthy details about the costumes of the new incarnations of Superman, the criminal Kryptonians General Zod (Michael Shannon) and Faora (Antje Traue) - and possibly even U.S. military man General Swanwick (Harry Lennix).
Fair warning: Anyone who doesn't want to know anything about Man of Steel, besides that which was revealed in the (vague) official plot synopsis, should not read on. These set photos only contain MILD SPOILERS, but they still have their fair share of revealing details. You've been warned...
Still here? This first image (via the unofficial Man of Steel Facebook page) offers another look at Cavill's Superman costume (minus one classic article of clothing) and Faora's updated outfit:
Yes, it looks like Kal-El won't be wearing his trademark red briefs (on the outside of his suit, that is) in either Man of Steel or Action Comics' upcoming relaunch of the character. To quote the famous line from Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Thing Are", "Let the wild rumpus start!"
On a less-provocative note: It looks as though Faora won't be wearing looser black garbs like her onscreen predecessor, Ursa, wore in Superman II. Instead, the villainess looks to be costumed in a tighter outfit that sort of looks like a cross between Kate Beckinsale's Underworld catsuit and old-fashioned metal armor, complete with a flowing black cape - practical, but still stylish, in other words.
For a better look at her outfit - and what appears to be additional confirmation that Michael Shannon will wear a CGI costume to play General Zod - check out the photo below:
This last Man of Steel set image should also prompt some incredulous reactions, seeing how it appears to feature Harry Lennix in a motion-capture outfit as well. Just look for yourself:
Does this mean Lennix's General Swanwick is actually a surviving Kryptonian? Or that he gets ahold of Zod's suit (which, as /Film has speculated, may resemble Jim Lee's portrayal of the character) at some point? The latter scenario is all the more questionable, since Lennix - or someone who looks a lot like him - isn't wearing a mo-cap band around his head, like Shannon (or his stunt double) as Zod is, in the previous image. Could it be some version of the Metallo armor suit, as featured in Superman: Secret Origin?
Both Christopher and Jonah Nolan were involved with crafting the Man of Steel storyline early on - and those two are known for throwing unexpected twists in the mix - so Snyder throwing us a couple of costume curveballs in Man of Steel is not out of the question.
Man of Steel won't hit theaters until June 14th, 2013, so there's plenty of time to speculate/complain about all these tidbits of information - before we get some concrete answers.
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A research team at the University of Exeter has used new technology to discover novel mutations which cause hyperinsulinismCongenital hyperinsulinism is a genetic condition where a baby's pancreas secretes too much insulin. It affects approximately one in 50,000 live births and in severe cases requires the surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas.
Researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School are the first in the world to utilise new genetic sequencing technology to sequence the entirety of a gene in order to identify mutations that cause hyperinsulinism. Previously, existing technology limited such sequencing to only part of the coding regions of the gene which meant that some mutations were missed.
Using new Illumina genetic sequencing technology, the research team led by Professor Sian Ellard has discovered novel mutations that cause hyperinsulinism. Their findings are published today, 27th December 2012, on-line by The American Journal of Human Genetics.
The outcome will be that some infants born with hyperinsulinism will require fewer investigations, because the new technology means that for many only one genetic test will be required to determine the extent of the condition in each child. It also means that clinicians will have more information at their fingertips to inform them about how much of the pancreas needs to be removed.
Approximately 50 per cent of patients with congenital hyperinsulinism require surgery, and of those half require the entire pancreas to be removed. Removal of the entire pancreas increases the risk of diabetes later in life, but if left undiagnosed and untreated hyperinsulinism can result in irreparable brain damage. Symptoms range from shakiness and tiredness to seizure and coma.
Dr. Sarah Flanagan, Research Fellow in Molecular Genetics at the University of Exeter Medical School said: "The potential provided by this new technology is important and exciting, because it allows us to investigate genetic coding in its entirety. This means that investigators can identify mutations that sit at the heart of any number of conditions where before they might have been missed. This in turn results in better information for clinicians upon which they can base effective treatments and interventions for their patients."
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On the eve of his sentencing for dozens of counts of child sex abuse, former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky released a defiant recording proclaiming his innocence and blaming a "well-orchestrated" web of conspirators for his downfall.
The three-minute statement, which aired on Penn State's student-run radio station, read as follows:
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I'm responding to the worst loss of my life. First I looked at myself. Over and over, I asked why? Why didn't we have a fair opportunity to prepare for trial? Why have so many people suffered as a result of false allegations? What's the purpose? Maybe it will help others. Some vulnerable children who could be abused might not be as a result of all the publicity. That would be nice, but I'm not sure about it. I would cherish the opportunity to become a candle for others as they have been a light for me.
They can take away my life, they can make me out as a monster, they can treat me as a monster, but they can't take away my heart. In my heart, I know I did not do these alleged, disgusting acts. My wife has been my only sex partner and that was after marriage. Our love continues.
A young man who is dramatic and a veteran accuser and always sought attention started everything. He was joined by a well-orchestrated effort of the media, investigators, the system, Penn State, psychologists, civil attorneys and other accusers. They won. I've wondered what they really won. Attention, financial gain, prestige will all be temporary.
Before you blame me, as others have, look at everything and everybody. Look at the preparation for the trial and the trial. Compare it to others. Think about what happened, why and who made it happen. Evaluate the accusers and their families. Realize they didn't come out of isolation. The accusers were products of many more people and experiences than me. Look at their confidants and their honesty. Think about how easy it was for them to turn on me given the information, attention, and potential perks. I never labeled or put down them or their families. I tried and I cared, then asked for the same. Please realize all came to the Second Mile because of issues. Some of those may remain.
We will continue to fight. We didn't lose to proven facts, evidence, accurate locations, and times. Anything can be said. We lost to speculation and stories that were influenced by people who wanted to convict me. We must fight unfairness, inconsistency, and dishonesty. People need to be portrayed for who they really are. We've not been complainers. When we couldn't have kids we adopted. When we didn't have time to prepare for trial we still gave it our best. We will fight for another chance. We have given many second chances and now will ask for one.
It will take more than our effort. Justice will have to be more than just a word. Fairness be more than just a dream. It will take others. Somebody apolitical with the courage to listen, to think about the unfairness, to have the guts to stand up and take the road less traveled. I ask for the strength to handle everything and the willingness to surrender only to God regardless of the outcome.
The statement was recorded in a visitation room at the jail. It was then given to the radio station by Sandusky's attorney Joe Amendola, who Monday contacted a station employee whom Sandusky knew. The employee asked NBC10 not to release his name.
Sandusky will be sentenced Tuesday morning, following his June conviction of 45 counts of child sex abuse.
The recording is the first time the world has heard Sandusky speak since he was led off in handcuffs from a crowded courthouse late that Friday night, June 22. He appeared stunned and uncomprehending of the verdict that had just been read against a man who had helped build Penn State's vaunted football team.
Sandusky, who oversaw the team's powerful defense for 30 years, was accused of preying on young boys whom he met through his Second Mile Charity, a group devoted to helping under-privileged children.
The allegations that he raped some of these boys, forcing himself on one in a Penn State locker room shower and another in his own basement, were unthinkable on their own. But they were particularly astonishing as Sandusky had been revered in the community as a man who took kids to football games, helped them find their way through tough lives and even adopted them.
The late head coach Joe Paterno, arguably the most important figure in modern Penn State history, was fired amid allegations he did not properly report concerns about Sandusky to law enforcement officials. Two other top Penn State officials, athletic director Tim Curley and senior vice president Gary Schultz, have yet to face trial on charges they lied to a grand jury about their knowledge of Sandusky's crimes.
The NCAA hit Penn State with a $60 million fine, vacated all wins going back to 1998 and reduced the number of scholarships.
In an exclusive interview with NBC10's Lu Ann Cahn, Amendola said he and the rest of his legal team fully expect Sandusky, who is 68, to get a sentence that would be "tantamount to a life sentence" Tuesday.
Amendola said they're expecting the sentence to be "very lengthy, very significant," but they're eager for it to happen because procedurally it triggers the appeals process.
Sandusky expects to ultimately be vindicated, according to Amendola, and has spent much of his time in jail writing a detailed document he thinks will be key to getting his case overturned.
"He has an explanation. He has a very thorough explanation as to why each of these accusers lied about it, made up the stories — every one. And had he testified, he would have gone down the list, methodically, for everyone who accused him and had an explanation," Amendola said.
Amendola said to expect Sandusky to be thinner when he arrives in court Tuesday, dressed in his orange prison jump suit, because as Amendola put it, the prison food isn't quite as good as his wife Dottie's cooking.
"He's lost weight. But he's feisty... I marvel at his good-naturedness. He really anticipates he's going to get another shot at this," Amendola said.


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I'm still a priest
I don't have one rolled on this pvp server, and haven't played my 70 in… weeks, at least. But I discovered last night I'm still a priest – a healpriest – in instinct.
An ad-hoc group formed for a rough quest, and we hammered through things. Things suddenly got nasty, and I…
I, the enhancement spec shaman, working HARD on melee, popped without hesitation into heal-mode. Of course, the shaman heals are notoriously inefficient, so it drained my mana without much success, but level 22 and I instinctively started thinking of mana management and the 5 second waltz and…
Level 22 Tauren shaman, and I'll continue leveling Primulaveris thank you very much.
Level 8 Tauren druid, planned as tank, working with my daughter's troll priest (going healy).
And as of a little bit ago, a Blood Elf priest. Ipallida (Impatiens Pallida – Pale Jewelweed). Female – the only female I have on this server, but I just can't handle the look of the male blood elves (and besides, everything for the priest is a dress anyway…). We'll see if I actually do anything with her, but I recognize instinct…
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Russia coach Vladimir Kuzyutkin: "We had to play well against Japan because they have so many good players. I want to congratulate Japan and as a fan of theirs, I'm very satisfied with today's victory. I'm very happy Japan are among the final four.(On why his team aimed serves at Saori Kimura) "The combination of Saori and Takeshita is very strong and we wanted to break that. To do that, we felt we had to break Saori first. (On whether Russia lost focus after the second set) "When we lose, there are many reasons. Mistakes always occur, but it was important to recover after the third set. We played our own game after the third set and I'm happy with that. Japan may have lost, but they did really well.(On Russia's consistency) "There's no secret about being a stable team. We're just trying to win. Japan are as strong as us and the matches from now on will be more difficult.(On the 159cm Takeshita blocking 192cm Shashkova) "Height doesn't matter; mistakes always occur."(On whether Russia make a special effort on digging) "It's the same for all teams. The liberos train to defend, but it's nothing special. All our players have been selected for the national team, so of course they train hard."Russia player Ekaterina Gamova: "I'm very satisfied with today's victory but a bit disappointed about the third set. We could have done more in the third set. We did our best taking their receptions, but our attack was the key.(On the difference between Russia and Japan) "I don't like judging other teams. The victory today tells its own story."Japan coach Masayoshi Manabe: "The angle of the Russian spikes was far greater than I had expected, so we adjusted our defence. Saori found it hard to focus against Gamova's serve.(On Japan scoring nine block points to Russia's six) "The Russians aren't so quick, so it's not too hard to follow their combinations, but their height made blocking difficult. I'm happy with nine points. (On lessons learned) "We just finished the game, so it's hard to say at the moment. We can adjust to their height, and watch their blocks and receptions, and we can adjust our system accordingly."(On Saori Sakoda) "Her spikes from the back were good. When Saori was in front, we got a lot of spikes from Sakoda from the back, and that gave us good rhythm."(On the semi v Brazil) "Russia, Brazil and USA are the three best teams in the world, but we have to focus on Brazil first. We've played them many times – their blocks and spikes are good but in the summer we beat them in five sets, so I want to focus on how we can get into our rhythm. The first set will be the key."
Japan player Saori Kimura: "I've never played against such a tall team. I made some mistakes; my positioning was wrong."(On defending against 202cm Gamova) "We changed our position and moved forward one or two steps, but the direction of the spikes was something we had never seen before. Also, everyone was told to set higher than usual."
Japan player Saori Sakoda: "They were really tall. We needed to have better serving and our mood wasn't that good. I keep asking myself what I could have done to change things today, but I can't say that I did anything good today. I knew they would be tall, but even if I blocked they could spike above me. When I was blocking, I couldn't tell where the ball went; that's how tall they were."


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Barnhart play recounts Kennedy assassination 50 years later
It's been a half century since the nation witnessed President John Kennedy's assassination in Dallas. To recount the defining moment that changed America, Theatre Columbus State presents "A Friday in November: The JFK Assassination Remembered."
Theater instructor Frank Barnhart wrote the docudrama using news stories, eyewitness testimony and historical documents. A portion of the story includes the man who shot the now infamous film – Abraham Zapruder. Video elements and photographs are featured prominently in the background as the story unfolds on the same weekend of the assassination - 50 years later.
The intense drama required close character studies for some of the actors. "I would grab my script and watch interviews of her for hours and repeat back the exact words that she would say until I thought I got it right," says Sharon Kibe, who plays Jackie Kennedy in the play.
"It's still recent history so I had a lot of material to work with, says Barnhart. "There are a lot of television interviews from the time period and of course the Warren Commission report."
"A Friday in November" will be performed nightly at 8:00 p.m. November 20 through 23 in Nestor Hall Auditorium. There are additional matinees at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21, and 12:45 p.m. Friday, November 22. Admission is free.
Zach Castle (left) as Abraham Zapruder and Charity Mack as Marilyn Sitzman in the Theatre Columbus State production of the play "A Friday in November: The JFK Assassination Remembered."
Faculty "name readers" needed for Graduation Dec. 6
Dean Bortz, associate professor in Construction Sciences, reads graduate names at the Spring Semester graduation last May.
Several faculty members are needed to read the names of each graduating student as they cross the stage to receive their diplomas Friday, December 6, at the Celeste Center on the Ohio State Fairgrounds.
A member of the faculty from each "section" of graduates—there are three sections alphabetically listed from Accounting through Veterinary Technology and AA/AS—will march in the student lines at graduation, take the stage in order, and read each student's name as they are presented a card. After finishing each section, the faculty readers are then seated on stage for the duration of the ceremony.
Approximately 250 graduates will march in each section, and the entire ceremony takes about two hours from start (10:00 a.m.) to finish. If you are interested in attending the Fall Semester Commencement in this role, please contact Suzanne May in Marketing & Communications, at email@example.com. Thank you!
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Christopher's Restaurant will be open on Thursday, November 21, for a buffet lunch only, from 11:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m., or until supplies last! View the menu online here.
Dental Hygiene students protect Basketball Cougars' teeth!
Columbus State's second-year Dental Hygiene students recently worked with their faculty to complete a project fabricating sports mouth guards for the Columbus State Men's Basketball team. The project was part of the students' community service practicum in the program. Interestingly, research has indicated that basketball players have the highest rate of facial and dental injuries in sports. Although the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) doesn't mandate mouth guards for players, the Cougars are now safely protecting their smiles! Supervising the students in the project were Beth Vetter, RDH and Daniel Collins, DDS.
Welcome Team Spring 2014 needs you—training offered in December
Spring Semester 2014 is just around the corner—classes begin January 13. The Welcome Team would like you to join them in offering assistance to our new and returning students on Monday and Tuesday, January 13 and 14, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the second floor lobby of Madison Hall. Your service is vital, appreciated, and has a direct impact on student success at Columbus State!
RSVP to Barbara Allen, or call ext. 5297 with the times and days you are able to work. She will send you a confirmation within 24 hours.
Also recommended for new and returning Welcome Team volunteers is a training session to review some key changes and services provided at the college. Register at the link below:
This holiday, maintain, don't gain!
As the holidays approach, the weather becomes cold making it hard to stay motivated to maintain your fitness program. Almost every holiday gathering involves the consumption of high-calorie treats! The combination of these two factors tends to cause people to gain weight during the holiday season. Columbus State wants to help you through this challenging time by offering this Holiday Challenge: Maintain, Don't Gain!
Mt. Carmel Health representatives will weigh in participants before the Thanksgiving holiday and again after the first of the year. Those participants who maintain their weight within five pounds will receive a gift certificate! The challenge is open to the first 100 employees who sign up with Nichole Bowman-Glover, Wellness coordinator. Stay motivated over the holiday season! (Delaware Campus employees are included, contact Bowman-Glover for details)
Holiday Challenge Weigh-In: Wednesday, November 20, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., in RH 114; or Thursday, November 21, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in RH114
Reminder: Poinsettia Sale to benefit Landscape Club ends Nov. 22
Don't forget to order your beautiful holiday poinsettias in your choice of eight different colors and six different sizes, in prices ranging from $7 to $45. The proceeds are being used by the Columbus State Landscape Association to help fund their travels to Colorado for Student Career Days, a national landscape competition and conference, in March! Contact Samantha August, president of CSLA, to order yours by Friday, November 22. All plants will be delivered during Finals Week, Dec. 2-6, for pick-up.
Discovery District's "Holiday Stop-Around" is Dec. 7
As central Ohioans deck their halls for the holiday season, Columbus' Discovery District will spruce up for the season as never before. Bring the family down for a fun-filled day of exploring the many events that will be happening in the Discovery District on Saturday, December 7, from noon to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free! Click the flyer for details!


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First run in 1780, the Epsom Derby (pronounced dɑː' bi / dar-be) is a contest for three-year-old colts and fillies run over a mile and a half. Traditionally, the contest started on a Wednesday, but during the 1990s it was moved to Saturday, as it was thought that more people could attend as the days when Parliament was adjourned and the stock market closed in order for people to attend are no more.
This year, the event takes place on the 5th and 6th of June.
The Queen and other members of the Royal Family still attend and watch the racing from the Royal Box. For those who have admission to the Queen's Stand, morning dress for the men and smart day dress with hats for women is required. For everyone else, jackets, ties/skirts and dresses are the protocol.
Part of Epsom's Derby's charm is the alternative style of dress of the gypsies and pearly kings and queens over on the downs (think of that scene in Mary Poppins). There is also still a funfair and many people arrive in open-topped buses.
Membership and entry requirements need to be checked early with Epsom racecourse and early booking is, like with many events, strongly advised.
NB: Although some call this type of event 'horse-racing', those in the know refer to it as 'racing'.
If you are still in any doubt as to the event's protocol or what to wear, please do feel free to reply to this blog with any questions you may have. Alternatively, please visit our main website for more information: http://www.theenglishmanner.com
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How would you rate your experience with Apple ?
Apple Corporate Office AddressApple Inc.
Cupertino, California 95014
Contact ApplePhone Number: (408) 996-1010
Fax Number: (408) 996-0275
Website: http://www.apple.com
Email: Email Apple
Apple FactsFounder: Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne
Date Founded: 1976
Founding Location: Los Altos, California
Number of Employees: 123000
Apple ExecutivesCEO: Timothy D. Cook
CFO: Luca Maestri
COO: Jeffrey E. Williams
Apple History
Apple Computers was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. They originally sold personal computer kits you could assemble yourself.
The company incorporated the following year without Wayne who got nervous and was bought out by Jobs and Wozniak for $800.
The Apple II was introduced in 1977 and the company began to take off. The company went public in 1980 in the largest IPO since Ford Motor Company.
In 1984, the Macintosh was released with the famous Ridley Scott directed Superbowl commercial.
In 1985, Steve Jobs resigned from Apple after a power struggle with CEO John Sculley.
The company floundered for the next decade with products like the Newton and Lisa.
In 1997, Jobs returned as interim CEO.
In 1998, the iMac was released. In 2001, they opened their first Apple Retail Store.
In 2007, the iPhone was released and became an instant global success. The iPad was released in 2010.
Forbes lists Apple as being worth twice as much as any other brand on the planet.
Steve Jobs died in October 2011. Tim Cook took over as CEO.
Tim Cook apologized in August 2019 for allowing contractors to listen to the commands that consumers gave to their Siri devices. He promised that the company would change things to improve privacy rights.
The company has plans to release the iPhone 11 sometime in 2019.
In November 2019, Apple was looking to increase sales and customer's using it's Apple credit card.
The Apple corporate office is located in Cupertino, California.
Apple FAQs
Question 1: What is the phone number for Apple?
Answer 1: The phone number for Apple is (408) 996-1010.
Question 2: Who is the CEO of Apple?
Answer 2: The CEO of Apple is Timothy D. Cook.
Question 3: Who founded Apple?
Answer 3: Apple was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in 1976.


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Easy cookies for the holidays – or any day
Whether the goodies are for gifts, for parties, or for the family to enjoy, crisp fall and chilly winter days are the perfect time to have the oven on and the house smelling great.
(BPT) – Whether the goodies are for gifts, for parties, or for the family to enjoy, crisp fall and chilly winter days are the perfect time to have the oven on and the house smelling great.
"Cookies are easy, quick, and everyone loves them. With just a few easy basic recipes, you can make so many delicious variations," says Chef Jim Gallivan of The Art Institute of Atlanta.
"The secret to great cookies is top quality ingredients," adds Chef Anthony Mandriota of The Art Institute of Tennessee-Nashville, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta. "Use real butter, cane sugar, natural vanilla and other extracts, whole eggs, fresh flour and spices. Your taste buds will know the difference and your friends and family will think you're a genius."
For a party, try refrigerator cookies. You can make them in advance, then slice and bake them during the party. You'll probably end up with guests in the kitchen having a great time baking them. "If you make these with a food processor, it should only take about 10 minutes to mix. And there are so many different ways to flavor these cookies," Mandriota says.
For a gift, try cookie bars. Once baked, you can cut them into small or large shapes, arrange them in a clear bag patterned with holiday designs, and even keep them in the freezer until ready to deliver them into the grateful hands of your friends and co-workers.
For the family, think about classic cookies like chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin. Use an electric mixer to whip these up in just a few minutes. Drop by the spoonful onto a baking sheet – no special shaping or cutting needed.
You'll find excellent basic cookie recipes in classic cookbooks. Stick to recipes that have been tested by the experts unless you are an expert baker yourself. Or try the refrigerator cookie and variations from these two chefs below.
Refrigerator Sugar Cookies
Makes about 72 cookies (2-inch diameter)
Courtesy of The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes
Vanilla Cookies
2 1/2 to 3 cups sifted all-purpose or pastry flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup softened butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sift flour, baking powder and salt into mixing bowl. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg, cream and vanilla. Blend thoroughly. Shape into a log 1 1/2-inch thick and wrap in waxed paper. Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 400 F. Slice dough about 1/4-inch thick and place on ungreased cookie sheets or parchment paper. Sprinkle with plain or colored sugar if desired. Bake for six to 10 minutes, until edges are just barely browned. Remove from pan while still warm and cool on racks. Once formed into logs and wrapped in waxed paper, the dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw slightly prior to baking.
Pecan Cookies: Press a pecan nutmeat into each cookie. Or mix 1/2 cup of chopped nuts into the dough before chilling. Substitute 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract for the vanilla if you like. You can add nuts to any of the cookie flavors.
Spice Cookies: Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or cardamom to the sifted ingredients.
Butterscotch Cookies: Use 1 1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
Chocolate Cookies: Melt 4 ounces of unsweetened or semisweet chocolate. (If using unsweetened chocolate, increase sugar to 1 1/4 cup.) Cool and add after the egg. You may also add 1 tablespoon of brandy or rum if you like.
Pinwheel Cookies: Take 1/2 recipe each of the vanilla and chocolate cookie dough. Chill and roll out each separately into a rectangle about 1/8-inch thick. Stack the chocolate on top of the vanilla and roll into a log. Then chill, slice and bake as above. You can do this with vanilla and butterscotch if you prefer.
Coconut Cookies: Add 1/2 to 1 cup grated coconut to any of the cookie flavors prior to chilling.
Holiday Cookies: Once vanilla cookies have baked and cooled, they can be decorated with colored icings.


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CHESTER, Pa. – The Philadelphia Union and Houston Dynamo both hoped to snap winless streaks Saturday.
Neither of them could.
In an Eastern Conference matchup between two slumping clubs, the Union and Dynamo played to a scoreless draw in front of 17,301 fans at PPL Park.
The Union, now winless in their last six contests, didn't log a shot on goal and finished a grueling stretch of three games in eight-days with just two points.
The result was a better one for the Dynamo, who managed to stop a three-game losing streak and pick up a point on the road despite going down a man in the 82nd minute, when Kofi Sarkodie picked up his second yellow card for time-wasting and was ejected.
After a scoreless opening 45 minutes, the Union began to put some offensive pressure on the Dynamo early in the second half.
In the 52nd minute, Andrew Wenger was sprung free by Vincent Nogueira but opted to play a ball across the face of goal rather than shoot. The pass found its way to Conor Casey, but the veteran striker miscued his shot and it was blocked before it even reached goalkeeper Tally Hall.
One minute later, an Amobi Okugo diving header bounced just over the bar. But the Union weren't able to generate much offense until they went up a man following Sarkodie's red card.
In the 84th minute, Aaron Wheeler put a great flick on a long Sheanon Williams' throw-in but the ball sailed through traffic in the box. And in stoppage time, during a scrum in the box, Wenger had a great look from close range but cranked his shot well over the bar.
Despite starting Casey and Wenger, their two top strikers, together for the first time, the Union hardly generated any offense in the first half, collecting just one shot – a weak attempt from Casey that went well wide in the 37th minute.
The Dynamo, meanwhile, put 12 attempts on target in the first half and nearly took the lead right before going into the locker room. In the final seven minutes before halftime, Will Bruin struck the post, a David Horst header that was destined for the back of the net was accidentally blocked by teammate Ricardo Clark, and a Clark blast was saved by Union goalie Zac MacMath.
The Dynamo were playing without star midfielder Brad Davis, who missed his second straight game with a sprained ankle.
The Union return to action next Saturday with a road game against old friend Jack McInerney and the Montreal Impact. The Dynamo have a quick turnaround against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on Wednesday.


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Studied in the context of medical device activities at the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk A/S in the period 1980-2008Stjernholm Madsen, Arne (Frederiksberg, 2012)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: Increased globalization in business competition makes the ability to innovate and to redefine strategy crucial to a company. An interesting question however is if a management team can control innovation and strategic renewal of the company at all; or do such changes emerge, driven by external events or by bottom-up processes in the organization? The present research project addresses some of these issues through the overall research question "How does innovation strategy evolve?" The research question is examined in a specific empirical context. Since 2001, I have worked as an internal innovation consultant at Novo Nordisk A/S; a pharmaceutical firm founded in 1923 operating in a well established industry (insulin for diabetes treatment), characterized by intensive investments in Research and Development. I took advantage of this unique access to the internal life of an organization and consequently set up my research project as a longitudinal in-depth case study of the medical device innovation activities at Novo Nordisk A/S covering the period 1980-2008. The study specifically analyzes the relationship between the classic core product of the firm (insulin) and complementary products (medical devices, such as insulin 'pens'), which hold the potential to either enhance the value of the core product, or to become a distinct business of its own. Burgelman's evolutionary theory of strategy making, especially his 'internal ecology model' (Burgelman 1991, 2002), has been chosen as the basic theoretical framework for the project. Some expansions of this framework, however, were needed. First, the present study puts greater emphasis on analyzing the external environment and its influence on internal strategy processes. Second, the analysis includes the role of management cognition, especially the notion of the corporate dominant logic (Prahalad & Bettis, 1986; Bettis & Prahalad, 1995), understood as an enduring top management worldview or mindset based on reinforcement of experiences from the past. With regard to results, the present study identifies a more entrepreneurial role of the top management driven induced strategy process than traditionally described in evolutionary theory. In this case study, strategic variation and trial-and-error learning is not restricted to the autonomous initiatives in the 'internal ecology'; on the contrary, top management cognition creates strategic visions or hypotheses, which are enacted as experiments in the market, for example in the form of new product categories. External feedback determines the destiny of these strategic experiments. Thereby innovation strategy (in case, for medical devices) serves as a strategic laboratory at corporate level, so to speak. The device-based strategic experiments face the challenge of escaping the gravity of the dominant logic, which repeatedly pulls the strategy back towards the well-known success formula, centered on the drug itself (i.e. the insulin). Thus, the induced strategy process mediates core assets (pharmaceutical drugs) and complementary assets (medical devices), by swinging the pendulum between cycles of innovation strategy which define the devices as core or complementary respectively. Hence, the balance between what is defined as core and what is defined as complementary in the corporate innovation strategy seems to be dynamic and negotiable. As a consequence of the cycles of strategic experimentation, the corporate induced strategy process acts as a force of strategic entrepreneurship, seen over extended time. The implications for research point towards a new paradigm of strategic research in the 'middle ground' between rational choice theory and evolutionary theory, as proposed by Gavetti & Levinthal (2004). The present research project suggests that a firm's ability for strategic adaptation depends both on strategic context determination of autonomous initiatives in the 'internal ecology' and on ability to enact induced strategic experiments with alternating innovation strategies in the market. This theory of 'inbound' and 'outbound' strategic search establishes a dynamic understanding of the corporate induced strategy process. In this understanding, innovation strategies act as hypotheses, which create strategic dissonance between vision and reality and thereby drive strategic learning. The implications for management practice are first recognition of how fortunate it has been for Novo Nordisk to sustain the core business strategy, protected by the dominant logic. This fact relates to a background where the core market proved to hold immense growth potential, and the industry was relatively stable compared to for instance the IT industry. On the other hand, Novo Nordisk's success is partly due to cycles of strategic experiments with complementary assets for innovation, in case medical devices. Top management initiated these explorative experiments and the learning was utilized for expansion of the position within the core business. Hence, one can conclude that a company should explore and utilize the value of complementary assets, since these are perfect tools for strategic experimentation without risking the core business. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8453
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A small and very hungry girl is searched by her teacher, who finds five grains of wheat in her pocket.
The teacher beats her to death in front of her classmates.
A teenage boy witnesses the public execution of his mother and brother.
A man is made to help load the corpses of prisoners dead from starvation, put them in a pot and burn them. A mother is forced to drown her baby in a bucket.
Are these the accounts of witnesses to crimes against humanity in a concentration camp or torture chamber of the past? Something from Auschwitz, perhaps, or acts committed under Stalin or Pol Pot?
No, these are human rights violations committed in the 21st century in the modern day prison camp ludicrously named the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The horrors inflicted daily on up to 200,000 prisoners have not, as yet, penetrated the minds and hearts of most people.
North Korea's camps have existed twice as long as Stalin's Soviet gulags and 12 times as long as the Nazi extermination camps. Yet we've barely noticed. Read entire article here.
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Sunday, July 4, 2010
Kitty Corner
Our cat usually spends about 80% of her time outside. When forced to stay indoors, she becomes depressed and destructive, which mostly gets expressed by peeing on inappropriate items. In hopes of avoiding this, um, phenomenon while she is cooped up on the road trip, we installed a cat door leading to an outdoor enclosure. This way the cat can come and go without actually coming and going, and she'll be able to get out of the hot wagon if we have to leave her alone for a few hours.
The enclosure is built onto the tongue of the trailer. The base is a piece of plywood and some 2x4 scrap. The cage is made out of those dorm-room wire cube shelves, which were slightly modified and connected with hog rings. The entire structure is u-bolted to the tongue. The total cost for the enclosure was probably about $20.
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3 comments:
- Benjamin Kalish said...
That is incredibly awesome Libby. I hope Lionshead enjoys it!
- July 5, 2010 at 6:42 AM
That is unbelievably cool! Excellent work!!!
- July 5, 2010 at 12:56 PM
- Anna said...
THAT is a very smart and cool idea!
- July 5, 2010 at 11:59 PM
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Billy Kee scored the only goal against former club Accrington to take Burton up to ninth place - a point off the play-offs.
It took Kee only 10 minutes to find the net from 10 yards after a crisp exchange of passes with fellow striker Calvin Zola inside the box.
Accrington looked much the brighter team in the first half, but Burton had chances to increase their lead in a burst of pressure.
Skipper Zander Diamond could only poke a Kee flick straight at goalkeeper Paul Rachubka and the defender also heading narrowly wide after stealing on the end of a Chris Palmer free-kick.
Kee also went close with a 15-yard shot, while Stanley were unable to turn their superior possession into scoring opportunities.
After the break, Burton goalkeeper Dean Lyness had to back-pedal to tip a huge clearance from his opposite number over the crossbar and also did well to push a skidding Luke Joyce shot round a post.
Zola had a chance to increase Burton's lead, but was denied by Rachubka's one-handed save.


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Founded in 1896 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Breakers Palm Beach is one of America's legendary resort destinations. The 540-room, Italian Renaissance-style hotel resides on 140 acres of oceanfront property in the heart of Palm Beach. With the commitment of its original ownership, The Breakers has invested $250 million over the past 15 years in its ongoing revitalization and enhancement of its multi-faceted amenities – most recently, the dramatic transformation of shoreline into a luxurious beachfront experience. The resort's timeless atmosphere has been renewed in a style of residential elegance, from its magnificent interiors to its artfully designed landscape. Highly personalized service indulges couples on a romantic getaway as much as it energizes multi-generational travelers with a family-minded philosophy. Capital expenditures averaging $25 million a year will continue to be reinvested in the property for the long term, to ensure it remains appealing to future guests for decades to come.
The resort features 36 holes of championship golf, including The Ocean Course and The Breakers Rees Jones® Course; 10 tennis courts, a 20,000-square-foot luxury spa; a breathtaking oceanfront and Mediterranean-style beach club with a half-mile of private beach, featuring luxurious beach bungalows for daytime-rental, five pools and four whirlpool spas; a comprehensive Family Entertainment Center, an extensive program of family and children's activities, and a variety of water sports. The Breakers also features a broad selection of distinctive restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining, as well as an array of on-site boutiques – all wholly owned and managed by the resort. The Breakers is recognized as a AAA Five Diamond property.
The Breakers (Complimentary)
A two-tiered round robin tournament that pairs 20 amateur tennis players with a current member of the ATP Tour or with one of the legends of tennis for two day of competition.
Arrivals throughout the day.
6:30 PM - Cocktail party at the residence of:
Joel Pashcow
261 Via Bellaria
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Dress: Resort Casual
NOON - Lunch at the Breakers tennis facility
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM - First two rounds of the round robin tournament.
6:30 PM - Cocktails, dinner and entertainment at the residence of:
Christie and Tim Gannon
1300 North Ocean Blvd.
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Dress: Resort Casual
NOON - Lunch/BBQ at the Breakers tennis facility
1:30 PM- 4:30 PM - Final two rounds of the tournament, finals, & awards presentation.
Complimentary Player Transport sponsored by Braman Motorcars Palm Beach on Saturday and Sunday.
Hotel Valet to Tennis Facility:
11:45am - 1:15pm
Tennis Facility to Hotel Valet:
3:30pm - 5:00pm
If you need ground transportation to the tournament site or any offsite events or have any questions, please contact Jan Haber at (310) 570-4720 or Patricia Supriana at (310) 570-4718.
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Bungalow tent Blue
For smaller parties, one of the interior walls of some models of tent can be rolled up to provide additional space.
Where permitted, you can also erect your own side tent alongside the rent-a-tent. Older children will probably love this idea, and it will also give you more space in the tent.
An electric heater is provided in the tent.
Smoking is not permitted in bungalow tents.
The range features two models of sleeping tent. Depending on the model, the beds can be set up either across or along the tent.
Attached to the ground sheet in the front section of the tent is a special ground covering with raised edges designed to provide additional comfort. During the day, the edge of the covering can be laid down in the door area so that guests don't trip over, while at night it can be raised again to prevent water from entering the tent. This proprietary invention has proved its worth in various locations. It is covered with matting for comfort, meaning you can still enjoy the tent even if the weather is inclement.
Pillows are provided as standard.