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With a highly-successful career spanning karting to Formula One, including three victories at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans and winning the FIA WEC World Championship, Allan is one of the most respected and liked personalities in the dynamic and competitive world of motorsport.
Rarely seen without a smile on his face, Allan has always been one of motorsport's most naturally engaging and entertaining characters, making him a favourite of media and fans alike. Off-track, this has led to media roles with BBC F1, BBC Radio 5 Live, Sky Sports F1 and SPEED TV, where he has shared his sporting insight with millions of viewers and listeners.
In addition to his on-track success, Allan helps companies engage their respective target audiences through marketing and communications campaigns.
One of motorsport's most interesting drivers, Allan is adept at sharing stories from his fascinating life with stakeholders from all walks of life, and has considerable experience hosting corporate events, along with motivational speaking and team-building activities.
To succeed in business, you need to be psychologically prepared, and Allan can provide a unique insight into the mental preparation required to be a winner!
Allan is at home whether behind the wheel of his high-tech race machinery, fulfilling media commitments or representing global brands such as Audi in television advertising campaigns.
Allan has supported companies in meeting their business objectives through:
Marketing campaigns
Customer loyalty programmes
Networking/corporate/VIP events
Incentivising employees & customers
Motivational programmes
"P&H has worked with Allan since 2009 and he has been invaluable in helping with our management communications and building better relationships with our key clients and customers. Allan's position at the top of elite motorsport provides a great opportunity for P&H to add real value to our events strategy. His infectious enthusiasm and drive ensures that any of our VIP guests that meet him take away a positive experience not only of Allan, but of P&H."
Marketing Manager
Palmer and Harvey
"We have sponsored Allan for eight years, firstly through Jewson and recently through Graham. We proudly have Allan attend many of our customer functions, standing in the front line for our Jewson and Graham brands, promoting internal programmes. He adds credibility to an event with his ability to connect with the audience, making them feel relaxed and involved. Allan's commitment and drive in his sport helps to encourage our team to reach their own goals."
Chief Executive
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"Allan was a major part of activities with our VIPs when Formula One first visited Bahrain. We invited Allan to share his insight into the sport, acting as a UBS ambassador. He was the consummate professional, effortlessly engaging the audience, many of whom were new to motorsport, adding to their enjoyment of the Grand Prix."
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Allan McNish begins his quest for the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship title in the season-opening six hour race at Silverstone on Sunday (14 April).
The Scotsman and Tom Kristensen (DK) are joined by Loïc Duval (F) in a hybrid-diesel Audi R18 e-tron quattro for all eight races spanning four continents including the Le Mans 24 Hours in June.
Dumfries-born McNish bids for his fourth and Audi's fifth victory in the corresponding Silverstone race which sees the coveted Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy awarded to the race winners for the first time.
McNish commented: "This year's race will have a different feel due to it [unusually] being the first round of the championship, the fact that it's in April and the RAC Tourist Trophy is up for grabs.
"The weather is likely to play a key role. It's going to be changeable with rain almost a certainty which would suit our R18 e-tron quattro. It will definitely be colder than what we've experienced at Silverstone in either late August or September making tyre choice more difficult.
"I'm looking forward to immediately getting stuck in to this year's WEC and very excited to begin with a race on 'home turf' – I'll be aiming to make it a perfect start.
"The outright race winners' collect the RAC Tourist Trophy which has been an integral part of British motor racing for over 100 years. It would make me very proud to lift the trophy.
"It's the first time it has been presented for a sports-prototype race at Silverstone while a Dane has never won it so Tom [Kristensen] will be determined as will of course our new co-driver Loïc Duval."
2011 & '12 Le Mans 24 Hour race winners and current FIA World Endurance Champions, Marcel Fässler (CH), André Lotterer (D) and Benoît Tréluyer (F), "pilot" the second Audi Sport Team Joest R18 e-tron quattro.
Audi has optimised the R18 e-tron quattro for 2013
The output of the electric motors have been increased to more than 80 kilowatts delivering over 218hp transmitted through its front axle above 75mph at four specific "zones" around Silverstone's 3.67-mile Grand Prix track using power "harvested" under braking.
A change in regulations dictating a smaller diameter air restrictor, now limits the 3.7-litre, V6 TDI engine to deliver approximately 490hp.
The distinctive body features numerous refined details compared to last year's WEC & Le Mans winning car. The aerodynamicists have designed the entire air flow for higher efficiency – from the front "flic" to the rear wing, from the radiator to the tail pipe while "winglets" complement the contour of the rear wing. The side pod "openings" and turning vanes behind the front wheels feature a new design.
The minimum weight is now 915kg and thanks to Audi's ultra lightweight technology, the R18 now has more latitude for ballast and its positioning.
Last year, a roof-mounted camera was fitted covering the area behind the R18, transmitting images to an AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emission Diode) display in the cockpit. A new driver assistance system includes two roof-mounted cameras pointing forward. They improve the driver's view from the cockpit.
Meanwhile Audi has moved on to the next level in lighting technology. After its pioneering role on introducing LED headlights, matrix beam technology now marks the next step. It allows the light "cone" to be controlled for better illumination of the field of vision when the car turns.
Allan comments on Silverstone
"The circuit layout has changed in recent years but the new parts of the track are 'maturing' as the new tarmac 'weathers in' and subsequently gets faster. The new Turn 1 was very bumpy initially but now its smoother and is basically flat out.
"There are only three real overtaking opportunities when racing a sports-prototype of a similar speed – going into Club, Luffield and Stowe – unlike the GT cars that I'm trying to pass as soon as possible at the earliest safe point on the track. The race will be an exciting one from start to finish of that I have no doubt."
Timetable & Championship details
Friday 12 April: Practice (1225-1355 & 1625-1755)
Saturday 13 April: Practice (0900-1000), Qualifying (1240-1300)
Sunday 14 April: Race (1200-1800)
Entry: 31-cars
Points: In the order of 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 are awarded for the top-10 places (6 Hours races). Points doubled at Le Mans. Additionally, one point for pole-position (qualifying format is new for all races except Le Mans in 2013 with two drivers per car now undertaking at least two timed laps. An average lap time is then calculated using the fastest two laps completed by each driver).
Audi Silverstone 6 Hours (or 1,000km) Formguide (Début: 2000 – 10 podiums including 4 wins from 8 races)
2000: 3rd (McNish/Capello) Audi R8R. Also 5th (Biela/Pirro).
2004*: 1st (McNish/Kaffer) Audi R8. Also 2nd (Ara/Capello) & 3rd (Davies/Herbert).
2005*: 1st (McNish/Ortelli) Audi R8.
2008: 1st (McNish/Capello) Audi R10 TDI. Also 4th (Premat/Rockenfeller).
2009*: 5th (Albers/Bakkerud) Audi R10 TDI. Also 6th (Karthikeyan/Meyrick/Zwolsman).
2010: 3rd (Bernhard/Capello) Audi R15 TDI.
2011: 2nd (Bernhard/Fässler) Audi R18 TDI. Also 6th (McNish/Kristensen).
2012: 1st (Fässler/Lotterer/Tréluyer) Audi R18 e-tron quattro. Also 3rd (McNish/Kristensen) Audi R18 ultra).
Allan McNish Silverstone 6 Hours (or 1,000km) Formguide (Sportscar début: 2000 – 5 podiums including 3 wins from 7 races). In addition to racing sportscars at Silverstone, Allan has also raced Formulae Ford, Vauxhall Lotus, Three, 3000 & One at the British venue.
2000: 3rd (Qualified 4th, AM).
Shared lead for over half the race but R8R, marking first UK appearance of an Audi sportscar, broke rear suspension on last lap.
2004*: 1st (Qualified 3rd, AM).
Comfortable victory earning R8 first win on its UK race debut.
2005*: 1st (Qualified 4th, AM).
Opening lap half-spin & pit-lane exit "hold" fails to prevent last-gasp victory in a rain-effected race.
2008: 1st (Qualified 3rd, AM).
R10 TDI marked first UK appearance of a diesel-engined Audi sportscar and a two-lap winning margin. Contact with another car sent Capello into gravel trap at Copse with just over 1hr on clock dropping to 19th after pit-stop to change punctured tyre.
2010: Retired (Qualified 1st, AM).
McNish achieved R15 TDI's maiden "pole", his first pole in three years and his first at Silverstone since 1990 but differential problem 30mins into race when placed second caused first R15 TDI retirement due to a technical failure, the first for Audi Sport Team Joest in over four years and the first for McNish since him becoming an Audi driver in 2000.
2011: 6th (Qualified 2nd, AM).
Collision with slower GT car in opening hour cost six laps for repairs and dropped to 44th.
2012: 3rd (Qualified 2nd, AM).
Ran 3rd almost throughout - slow puncture combined with Safety Car period put McNish one lap down after two hours.
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Allan has acted as an ambassador for many diverse organisations, both large and small. His knowledge of the business environment is second-to-none and this shows in his professional and engaging dialogue, supported by his passion to get it right.
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Remember the Heritage Minutes that we use to see on TV back in the 1990s? They were sixty second shots about important moments in Canadian history.
Heritage Minutes have returned to our televisions this year, and for the month of June, "First Nations warriors who were instrumental in the Battle of Queenston Heights, a crucial fight in the War of 1812, has been released to mark National Aboriginal History Month".
To view the Heritage Minute, go to Your Community Blog at the CBC
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When you buy a car, you're not just investing your money, you're investing part of yourself in the vehicle. With the Nissan Stanza, that investment goes neglected.
At least, that's the argument made by Regular Car Reviews, which has finally read my fan mail and given the world a review of the kinda-handsome Nissan Stanza, a car I've always wondered about.
I'm kidding, I really want him to comparison test a second-gen Camry with a new one. Wait, hey, I should go do that.


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Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution
Ranges (AMDR)—Range
of intake for a particular energy source that is associated
with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing intakes
of essential nutrients. If an individual consumes in excess
of the AMDR, there is a potential of increasing the risk
of chronic diseases and/or insufficient intakes of essential
nutrients. (IOM, 2003)
Added Sugars—Sugars and syrups that are added to foods during
processing or preparation. Added sugars do not include naturally
occurring sugars such as lactose in milk or fructose in fruits.
Adequate Intakes (AI)—A recommended average daily nutrient
intake level based on observed or experimentally determined
approximations or estimates of mean nutrient intake by a
group (or groups)of apparently healthy people. This is used
when the Recommended Dietary Allowance cannot be determined.
Atherogenic Dyslipidemia—Three lipid abnormalities: elevated
triglycerides, small low-density lipoprotein particles, and
reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
Calorie Compensation (or Energy
Compensation)—The ability
to regulate energy intake with minimal conscious effort,
such as reducing the amount of food consumed on some occasions
to compensate for increased consumption at other times.
Complex Carbohydrates—Large chains of sugar units arranged
to form starches and fiber. Complex carbohydrates include
vegetables, whole fruits, rice, pasta, potatoes, grains (brown
rice, oats, wheat, barley, corn), and legumes (chick peas,
black-eyed peas, lentils, as well as beans such as lima,
kidney, pinto, soy, and black beans).
Daily Food Intake Pattern—Identifies the types and amounts
of foods that are recommended to be eaten each day and that
meet specific nutritional goals. (Federal Register Notice,
vol. 68, no. 176, p. 53536, Thursday, September 11, 2003)
Danger Zone—The temperature that allows bacteria to multiply
rapidly and produce toxins, between 40°F and 140°F. To
keep food out of this "danger zone," keep cold food cold
and hot food hot. Keep food cold in the refrigerator, in
coolers, or on ice in the service line. Keep hot food in
the oven, in heated chafing dishes, or in preheated steam
tables, warming trays, and/or slow cookers. Never leave perishable
foods, such as meat, poultry, eggs, and casseroles, in the
"danger zone" over 2 hours; 1 hour in temperatures above
Deodorization—A process that uses high vacuum and superheated
steam in the washing of fats and oils. Deodorization removes
from fats and oils materials originally present or introduced
during previous processing that would contribute objectionable
flavors and odors to the finished products. (United Soybean
Board, The Soy Glossary)
Dietary Fiber—Nondigestible carbohydrates and lignin that
are intrinsic and intact in plants.
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)—A set of nutrient-based
reference values that expand upon and replace the former
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) in the United States
and the Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNIs) in Canada. They
are actually a set of four reference values: Estimated Average
Requirements (EARs), RDAs, AIs, and Tolerable Upper Intake
Levels (ULs). (IOM, 2003)
Discretionary Calories—The balance of calories remaining
in a person's "energy allowance" after consuming sufficient
nutrient-dense forms of foods to meet all nutrient needs
for a day. Discretionary calories may be used in selecting
forms of foods that are not the most nutrient dense (e.g.,
whole milk rather than fat-free milk) or may be additions
to foods (e.g., salad dressing, sugar, butter). A person's
energy allowance is the calorie intake at which weight maintenance
Energy Density—The calories contained in 100 grams of a
particular food defines that food's energy density.
Estimated Average Requirements—EAR is the average daily
nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of
half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage and
gender group. (IOM, 2003)
FightBAC!—A national public education campaign to promote
food safety to consumers and educate them on how to handle
and prepare food safely. In this campaign, pathogens are
represented by a cartoon-like bacteria character named "BAC."
Foodborne Disease—Caused by consuming
contaminated foods or beverages. Many different disease-causing
microbes, or pathogens, can contaminate
foods, so there are many different foodborne infections.
In addition, poisonous chemicals, or other harmful substances,
can cause foodborne
diseases if they are present in food. The most commonly recognized
foodborne infections are those caused by the bacteria Campylobacter,
Salmonella, and E. coli O157:H7, and by a group of viruses called calicivirus,
also known as the Norwalk and Norwalk-like viruses.
Food Pattern Modeling—The
process of developing and adjusting daily intake amounts
from each food group and subgroup to
meet specific criteria. The criteria may be meeting nutrient
intake goals, limitations by food component (such as limiting
saturated fats), or limiting or eliminating certain types
of foods (such as no meats or no legumes). (Foote JA et al.
Dietary variety increases the probability of nutrient adequacy
among adults. Journal of Nutrition 134, 2004)
Functional Fiber—Isolated,
nondigestible carbohydrates that have beneficial physiological
effects in humans.
Glycemic Index—A classification
proposed to quantify the relative blood glucose response
to carbohydrate-containing
foods. Operationally, it is the area under the curve for
the increase in blood glucose after the ingestion of a set
amount of carbohydrate in a food (e.g., 50 grams) during
the 2-hour postprandial period relative to the same amount
of carbohydrate from a reference food (white bread or glucose)
tested in the same individual under the same conditions using
the initial blood glucose concentration as a baseline.
Glycemic Load—An indicator
of glucose response or insulin demand that is induced by
total carbohydrate intake. It is
calculated by multiplying the weighted mean of the dietary
glycemic index by the percentage of total energy from carbohydrate.
Glycemic Response—The
effects that carbohydrate-containing foods have on blood
concentration during the digestion
Glycerol—A three-carbon
substance that forms the backbone of fatty acids in fats.
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)—A corn sweetener derived
from the wet milling of corn. Cornstarch is converted to
a syrup that is nearly all dextrose. Enzymes isomerize the
dextrose to produce a 42 percent fructose syrup called HFCS-42.
By passing HFCS-42 through an ion-exchange column that retains
fructose, corn refiners draw off 90 percent HFCS and blend
it with HFCS-42 to make a third syrup, HFCS-55. HFCS is found
in numerous foods and beverages on the grocery store shelves.
HFCS-90 is used in natural and "light" foods in which very
little is needed to provide sweetness. (ERS, USDA). Total
fiber is the sum of dietary fiber and functional fiber.
Hydrogenation—A chemical
reaction that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated fat,
thus saturating it and making it solid
at room temperature.
Leisure-Time Physical Activity—Physical
activity that is performed during exercise, recreation, or
any additional
time other than that associated with one's regular job duties,
occupation, or transportation. (CDC)
Lifestyle Physical Activity—Muscle-powered
movement performed as a part of day-to-day activities, such
as transportation
(e.g., walking to work), household chores (e.g., yard work),
or childcare (e.g., playing actively with children).
Listeriosis—A serious
infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium
monocytogenes, which has recently
been recognized as an important public health problem in
the United States. The disease affects primarily pregnant
women, their fetuses, newborns, and adults with weakened
immune systems. Listeria is killed by pasteurization and
cooking; however, in certain ready-to-eat foods, such as
hot dogs and deli meats, contamination may occur after cooking/manufacture
but before packaging. Listeria monocytogenes can survive
at refrigerated temperatures.
Macronutrient—The three macronutrient groups are carbohydrates,
protein, and fat.
Metabolic Equivalent (MET)—A
way of measuring physical activity intensity. This unit is
used to estimate the amount of oxygen
used by the body during physical activity. (Ainsworth, 1993).
1 MET = the energy (oxygen) used by the body as you sit quietly,
perhaps while talking on the phone or reading a book. The
harder your body works during the activity, the higher the
Metabolic Syndrome—A collection
of metabolic risk factors in one individual. The root causes
of metabolic syndrome
are overweight/obesity, physical activity, and genetic factors.
Various risk factors have been included in metabolic syndrome.
Factors generally accepted as being characteristic of this
syndrome include abdominal obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia,
raised blood pressure, insulin resistance with or without
glucose intolerance, prothrombotic state, and proinflammatory
Micronutrient—An essential nutrient, as a trace mineral
or vitamin, that is required by an organism in minute amounts.
Moderate Physical Activity—Any
activity that burns 3.5 to 7 kcal/min or the equivalent of
3 to 6 metabolic equivalents
(METs) (CDC) and results in achieving 60 to73 percent of
peak heart rate (ASCM). An estimate of a person's peak heart
rate can be obtained by subtracting the person's age from
220. Examples of moderate physical activity include walking
briskly, mowing the lawn, dancing, swimming, or bicycling
on level terrain. A person should feel some exertion but
should be able to carry on a conversation comfortably during
the activity. (CDC)
Nutrient Adequacy—A goal
based on the RDA or AI set by the IOM in recent Dietary Reference
Intake reports. Goals include
targets for vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients and acceptable
intake ranges for macronutrients for various age/gender groups.
Adequacy of intake relates to meeting the individual's requirement
for that nutrient. (Modified from the Dietary Reference Intakes—Applications
in Dietary Assessment, Institute of Medicine of the National
Academies, p. 254, 2000)
Nutrient Density—Nutrient
dense foods are those that provide substantial amounts of
vitamins and minerals and relatively
fewer calories. Foods that are low in nutrient density are
foods that supply calories but relatively small amounts of
micronutrients (sometimes not at all). (Modified from the
International Food Information Council (IFIC) Glossary of
Food-Related Terms at www.ific.org/glossary/glossarynz.cfm.)
Pathogen—Any microorganism
that can cause or is capable of causing disease.
found in edible fruits and vegetables that may be ingested
by humans daily in gram quantities and
that exhibit a potential for modulating the human metabolism
in a manner favorable for reducing the risk of cancer. (Modified
from the IFIC Glossary of Food-Related Terms at www.ific.org/glossary/glossarynz.cfm.)
Portion Size—The amount
of a food served in one eating occasion.
Probability of Adequacy—The
probability that a given nutrient intake is adequate for
an individual can be calculated if
the requirement distribution is known. If this distribution
is approximately normal, it is defined by the Estimated Average
Requirement (EAR) and its standard deviation.
Prothrombotic State—Any
condition that predisposes to venous or arterial thrombosis
(formation or presence of a clot within
a blood vessel).
Recommended Dietary Allowance
(RDA)—The dietary intake level
that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly
all (97 to 98 percent) healthy individuals in a particular
life stage and gender group. (IOM, 2003)
Resistance Training—Anaerobic
training, including weight training, weight machine use,
and resistance band workouts.
Resistance training will increase your strength, muscular
endurance, and muscle size; running and jogging will not
do that.
Salmonellosis—An infection
caused by bacteria called Salmonella. Most persons infected
with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever,
and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The
illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most people recover
without treatment. Salmonellosis is prevented by cooking
poultry, ground beef, and eggs thoroughly before eating and
not eating or drinking foods containing raw eggs or raw unpasteurized
Sedentary Behaviors—In
scientific literature, sedentary is often defined in terms
of little or no physical activity
during leisure time. A sedentary lifestyle is a lifestyle
characterized by little or no physical activity. (CDC)
Sensory-Specific Satiety—The
difference between the palatability change score for the
food that is eaten versus the score
for the food that is uneaten.
Serving Size—A standardized
amount of a food, such as a cup or an ounce, used in providing
dietary guidance or in
making comparisons among similar foods.
Simple Carbohydrates—Sugars
composed of a single sugar molecule (monosaccharide) or two
joined sugar molecules (a disaccharide),
such as glucose, fructose, lactose, and sucrose. Simple carbohydrates
include white and brown sugar, fruit sugar, corn syrup, molasses,
honey, and candy.
Structured Exercise—Physical
activity performed in a planned manner for enhancing health
and/or fitness.
Tolerable Upper Intake Level
(UL)—The highest average daily
nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health
affects for nearly all individuals in a particular life stage
and gender group. As intake increases above the UL, the potential
risk of adverse health affects increases. (IOM, 2003)
Vigorous Physical Activity—Any
activity that burns more than 7 kcal/ min or the equivalent
of 6 or more metabolic
equivalents (METs) (CDC) and results in achieving 74 to 88
percent of peak heart rate (ASCM). An estimate of a person's
peak heart rate can be obtained by subtracting the person's
age from 220. Examples of vigorous physical activity include
jogging, mowing the lawn with a nonmotorized push mower,
chopping wood, participating in high-impact aerobic dancing,
swimming continuous laps, or bicycling uphill. Vigorous-intensity
physical activity may be intense enough to represent a substantial
challenge to an individual and results in a significant increase
in heart and breathing rate. (CDC)
Weight-Bearing Exercise—Any
activity one performs that works bones and muscles against
gravity, including walking, running,
hiking, dancing, gymnastics, and soccer.
Whole-Grain Foods—Foods
made from the entire grain seed, usually called the kernel,
which consists of the bran, germ,
and endosperm. If the kernel has been cracked, crushed, or
flaked, it must retain nearly the same relative proportions
of bran, germ, and endosperm as the original grain in order
to be called whole grain. (ACCC, 2004)
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Governing development finance organisations: measuring development impact
Governance is important for both private and public sector organisations. For development finance organisations (such as IFC, CDC, Africa Development Bank and Asia Development Bank) which are publicly funded and invest in developing countries it is critical. A key part of … Continue reading
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Why bring your own device (BYOD) is not just an IT issue
I was fortunate this week to be both a speaker and a panellist at Questex Asia's 'BYOD and Mobile Security conference held in Singapore. It turned out I was the only lawyer in a room of 200 plus IT people, which … Continue reading
The importance of understanding 'face' for doing business in Asia
Whilst the focus of this blog is the intersection of telecoms and technology with law and regulation, it does occasionally stray into 'softer' topics. With the first anniversary of our Singapore office coming up after the lunar new year, I was reflecting on what I had … Continue reading
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ADB's Asia growth forecast highlights importance of services sector
When I opened my (electronic) Financial Times this morning, the headline 'China slowdown hits Asian growth hopes' seemed rather gloomy. As an expat European, I was bracing myself for bad news to follow, so was rather cheered to read the actual growth forecast for … Continue reading
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Continued growth in Asian technology, media and telecoms sectors in 2012 despite Eurozone troubles
With the launch party of Olswang Asia happening tonight, I have been musing on the economic outlook for Asia in 2012 and beyond. At a very micro-level I have been very pleasantly surprised by the (extraordinarily high) level of interest in our launch … Continue reading
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Mobile broadband at heart of Europe's recently adopted Radio Spectrum Policy Programme as WRC 12 concludes in Geneva
The wheels of European legislation have slowly turned, and last week Europe adopted a five-year radio spectrum policy programme, at Parliament's second reading under the co-decision procedure. Readers will recall that last summer two key issues remained outstanding between the … Continue reading
What will the Trans-Pacific Partnership mean for the technology, media and telecoms industries?
Apologies to readers for the long hiatus between recent blog posts. With hindsight (and English understatement), I may have rather underestimated the time that would be taken up in relocating personally from London to Singapore to set up our office … Continue reading
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Perspective, distance and why business still requires face to face meetings
Having recently relocated to Singapore to set up my firm's first office in Asia, I have been rather quiet on the blogging front recently. This post serves as something of a reboot – the blog will continue with its theme … Continue reading


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On an Adam Moffat bomb, the Houston Dynamo laid claim to El Capitan for the second straight year with a 2-1 win over FC Dallas in the seventh edition of the Texas Derby Saturday night at BBVA Compass Stadium.
Besides claiming the Derby spoils, Moffat's winner extends Dallas' winless streak to 10, with seven losses in that span of games, while propelling Houston to 3-0-1 record at BBVA Compass Stadium.
Moffat's winner came after the game - which had several moments of beautiful play, mostly from the feet of FCD's Jackson - took an ugly turn. In the 63rd minute Dallas left back Jair Benitez elbowed Colin Clark to draw straight red from Jair Marrufo, his third red against Houston in three years. After the decision the sides exchanged shoves and a few headlocks but escaped without further punishment.
That turned a chippy game feisty, and gave the Dynamo they advantage they needed to get back on the front foot. They got it with Moffat's goal, which the Scotsman roofed after Kevin Hartman flapped at a Brad Davis corner kick. Dallas nearly produced a grandstand finish despite playing with 10, forcing Dynamo 'keeper Tally Hall into a series of big plays down the stretch.
The match began with fireworks of a different sort as Houston striker Will Bruin converted a friendly bounce into a goal in just the third minute. Dallas defender Hernan Pertuz' attempted clear of a Calen Carr cross found Bruin's knee and the deflection beat Hartman to the near post for the 1-0 lead.
Rather than wilt, Dallas dug in. Largely through the play of Jackson and Fabian Castillo, they put Houston under pressure for the rest of the half and the start of the second. With Hall standing strong it looked like FCD would never find the equalizer, but it came in the 59th minute - and in appropriate fashion, with Jackson firing home a fortunate carom after some sterling build-up play.
After Jackson's equalizer Houston found fortune with Benitez's ejection and immediately attempted to exploit their advantage when Brian Ching and Bruin both took their chances in the 65th minute. Ching, who spurned multiple chances on the night, saw his volley parried down by Hartman. Bruin, following up on the play, tried to complete his brace but saw Jackson clear his smash from four yards off the line.
When they weren't fluffing clear chances, Houston were usually running into imposing Dallas rookie Matt Hedges, who steered the backline with Ugo Ihemelu and George john out. Hedges had perhaps has best game as a pro despite the scoreline.
Eventually Houston (5-4-4) would take Moffat's winner to the bank, and jump into the playoff hunt on 19 points - good for fifth in the East - in the process. They're next in action on Wednesday night, when they host Toronto FC.
Dallas (3-9-4), meanwhile, remain on 13 points and will travel LA to take on Chivas USA Saturday.
Houston Dynamo (5-4-4) vs. FC Dallas (3-9-4)
June 16, 2012 – BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston - Attendance: 22,039
Scoring Summary:
HOU — Will Bruin 6 (unassisted) 3
FCD – Jackson 1 (unassisted) 59
HOU – Adam Moffat 1 (unassisted) 76
Houston Dynamo – Tally Hall; Jermaine Taylor, Bobby Boswell, Geoff Cameron, Corey Ashe; Calen Carr (Colin Clark 45), Adam Moffat, Je-Vaughn Watson (Luiz Camargo 75), Brad Davis; Will Bruin, Brian Ching (Macoumba Kandji 77)
Substitutes not used: Tyler Deric, Andre Hainault, Nathan Sturgis, Cam Weaver
FC Dallas – Kevin Hartman; Zach Lloyd, Matt Hedges, Hernan Pertuz; Jair Benitez; Jackson, Fabian Castillo (Carlos Rodriguez 67), Daniel Hernandez, Andrew Jacobsen, Bryan Leyva (Andrew Wiedeman 58); Scott Sealy (James Marcelin 87)
Substitutes not used: Chris Seitz, Bruno Guarda, Moises Hernandez, Jonathan Top
Misconduct Summary: HOU – Corey Ashe (caution) 20; FCD – Jair Benitez (ejection) 63, FCD – Fabian Castillo (caution) 67
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Assistant referees: George Gansner, Brian Dunn
4th Official: Mark Kadlecik


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When 22-year-old U.C. Berkeley student and athlete Jill Costello lost her one-year battle to Lung Cancer in June 2010, friends and loved ones vowed to remember her and her dream to BEAT LUNG CANCER. Enter "Jill's Legacy," an all-volunteer subsidiary within the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (ALCF) and the only young group dedicated to ending Lung Cancer for all patients by showing the world that young, never-smoking athletes can get Lung Cancer.
As an Advisory Board of ALCF made up of empowered young professionals personally touched by Lung Cancer, the group's mission is: to be the driving force to significantly increase the stagnant 15.5% survival rate of patients diagnosed with the world's number one cancer killer, Lung Cancer; to raise funds for research; and to combat the stigma associated with Lung Cancer as a smokers disease. FACT: Nearly 80% of newly diagnosed patients either quit smoking decades ago or never smoked.
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Jill's Legacy is an Advisory Board to the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation made up of promising young professionals who have each been personally touched by Lung Cancer. The Board has been called Jill's Legacy in memory of 22-year-old college student and athlete at U.C. Berkeley, Jillian Costello, who lost her battle with Lung Cancer in June of 2010, just one year after being diagnosed.
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Jillian Costello
"Dream of great things and always believe what you want is attainable."
– Jillian Costello, UC Berkeley graduate, student-athlete, and lung cancer victim.
Her dream, "Beat Lung Cancer." Jill's story has inspired young adults and college students across the country to band together as "Jill's Legacy" and see to it that Jill's dream is achieved for all Lung Cancer patients.
In June 2009, Jill was diagnosed with stage IV Lung Cancer. As a 21 year-old student-athlete and non-smoker, she was given a challenge no one ever thought she would face. Jill quickly rose to the challenge and set out to raise funds and awareness for the fight against the world's #1 cancer killer, lung cancer. Jill had three main goals: graduate from UC Berkeley, lead Cal's Women's Rowing team to win PAC-10 and NCAA championships, and beat lung cancer. In May 2010, Jill graduated and led Cal's varsity eight boat to win a gold medal at PAC-10s and silver medal at NCAAs. On June 24th 2010, Jill passed away. She wasn't able to beat lung cancer for herself, but her legacy may help others beat the disease. Enter: Jill's Legacy. In late 2010, a group of empowered young adults, largely made up of Jill's closest friends and loved ones, formed Jill's Legacy.
Jill's Legacy is an all-volunteer sub-entity of the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (ALCF) created to mobilize young people to erase the stigma of Lung Cancer and raise funds for research. As the young people's representatives of ALCF and the only young group for lung cancer, Jill's Legacy has raised more than $800,000 since it launched in early 2011. The group has also received grants to send two representatives to the IASLC Lung Cancer World Conference in Amsterdam this year. Jill's Legacy is making a difference in the fight against lung cancer and plans to host runs at Tulsa University, Cornell University, and the University of Washington later this year. "The members of Jill's Legacy have no patience or time for a stigma that has kept Lung Cancer in the shadows for over 40 years," says Sheila Von Driska, ALCF Executive Director, "I believe Jill's Legacy is revolutionizing the way society views lung cancer and because of them, we're going to witness a rapid intelligent change in the survival rate of Lung Cancer."
Young Lung Cancer Survivor Stories
Taylor Bell
Growing up it was my dream to play soccer in college. I got that chance when Coach Rob Donnenwirth asked if I would like to come to ECU to play soccer. When I got to ECU, I bonded with my teammates, loved my classes, and met some really awesome friends. The only problem was that I wasn't performing at the level that I needed to on the field. I failed fitness test after fitness test and I was constantly physically exhausted. I had numbness and tingling in my toes and was having some trouble breathing when I exerted myself at a high level. Other than those little symptoms, I felt great!
After several failed attempts to pass fitness test and always being tired we came to the decision that it might be a good time to run some medical test to see if we would figure out what was wrong. They found nothing. I convinced myself to think that I was just burnt out from the game. After a year of frustration and complications I made the hardest decision of my life to stop playing soccer. I still had the same symptoms from before when I was exercising but not at the level it had been.
Two years later, in October of 2007, I presented to the emergency room with complaints of a lower abdomen pain where I thought my appendix was rupturing or having cramps but my sister insisted that female cramps were not that bad. They took me in and did a CT scan of my abdomen and my lungs showed up on the scan. They told me that my ovaries did have some small cyst on them but that they thought that they were fine, but wanted to inform me that I had about a 3cm mass on my left lung. My heart sank!! Lung cancer runs in my family, but surely I didn't have lung cancer or a tumor. I was 21 years old and a former college athlete.
After the night at the hospital I went home. The next two weeks we spent in doctors' offices all over the state trying to see what this "mass" really was. No doctor thought it was possible for it to be lung cancer. After several test I finally got my answer when meeting with a surgeon. That doctor's appointment was when I went into shock. He walked into my room and said, "So I hear you have lung cancer." I freaked out… no one had said the word lung cancer yet because no one was sure.
My doctor told me that the mass was pretty large but that it was going to have to come out, but he felt comfortable that he would be able to do the small incision and get it all out. The only problem was that I was really sick. After the first bronchoscopy I developed really bad pneumonia, basically to the point that I couldn't walk. So we had to wait to have my surgery until I could pass a breathing test to prove that my lungs could handle the surgery. I finally got well enough to have the surgery. On November 14, 2007, I had a VATS pneumonectomy.
After the surgery I was a mess. The chest tube was HORRIBLE!!!! I was in the ICU for 2 days and then moved to a step down unit. I had the chest tube in for about five days! They made me walk around the halls and I HATED it. It was so miserable.
I went home the day before thanksgiving, and went back to college after the New Year. It was hard going back to school because all my friends really didn't understand. It was hard for them also, because on the outside I didn't look like I was sick, I looked like the normal "Taylor". But on the inside I was in a lot of pain.
It was also hard because it's kind of an emotional roller coaster. I looked fine but I had just had a MAJOR surgery. I wanted to go on spring break, but I was nowhere well enough to go. It was depressing. I wanted to be like everyone else and have a good time, but I knew deep down my body couldn't handle it.
Spring break week was probably when the fact that I had lung cancer hit me. The months before it all happened so fast I didn't even think about it… it went from diagnoses, to surgery, to recovery, to class starting. One thing after another with really no time to think about what I was going through.
I was a mess that week. I didn't want my parents or my friends to see that I was upset. I think the hardest part was that I looked fine. I didn't lose my hair I didn't have a big scar… I looked normal. I was still in a lot of pain, and I was so upset that I couldn't be with everyone. Cancer is kind of strange because you have a lot of thoughts that go through your head. You think a lot about "why me"? Or what did I do to deserve this. Spring break week… I thought a lot about it… and that's when I realized… This happened to me because I am a strong enough person to handle it. I made it through and I am ALIVE… and that's when I realized… I HAVE to do something to speak up for everyone who has lost his or her life.
I now do as much public speaking and advocacy about lung cancer as I possibly can. I am a member of Jill's Legacy, which is an organization that was formed in honor of Jillian Costello who like me was a division 1 college athlete who was diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 21. Jill fought with such grace and determination. When she passed away a group of friends decided that we needed to do something in her honor. She didn't just want to beat lung cancer for herself but her goal was to beat lung cancer for everyone. I can't think of a better place to donate my time and advocacy to.
I think one of the greatest obstacles with lung cancer is getting people to break the stigma. Every time I say that I had lung cancer the first words I hear are "Oh you smoked?" Well no actually I haven't, and I have never been around second hand smoke either. Then their next question is… oh it must run in your family then… and then my answer is well yes it does, but there is very little funding to do research to tell if there is a genetic link.
Breaking that stigma is hard. When someone tells you the have breast cancer or they had brain cancer… they don't ask any questions as to how they got it. Why do they do it with lung cancer? No one deserves this disease… whether they smoked or not and everyone deserves the same compassion.
My main goal is to get the message out that this can happen to young people and people who have never smoked, it can happen to anyone. Lung Cancer does NOT discriminate. And even if they have made the choice to smoke at some point in their life they still deserve the same compassion as anyone who is fighting for their life.
And that lung cancer deserves way more funding than what it gets right now!! When I was first diagnosed I used to think "why me" now I think "why not me?" My diagnosis has shaped me into such a strong person and has given me the avenue to make a difference in people's lives that have to fight this battle as well.
Ingrid Nuñez
I'm not sure I ever knew that Stage IV lung cancer existed. I had never linked a non-smoker to a person who could potentially be diagnosed with lung cancer. I never even knew there were stages to lung cancer let alone a scary, further progressed, stage IV, but in March 2011, I was told I had non-small cell adenocarcinoma of the lung (Stage IV). I was an 18 yr. old freshman at Cornell's Hotel School without a care in the world except the dream to become a pastry chef when all of a sudden I had cancer.
The diagnosis came as a complete shock to my family, my friends, and me because I've never smoked and have always been active and healthy.
It was the beginning of February, back for my second semester of college, when I felt a small lump just above my collarbone on the left side of my body. It never bothered me and I felt fine, so I decided a whole month and a half later to get it checked out. What I thought was a small harmless bump turned out to be something much more. My official diagnosis was given to me on March 30, 2011, a whole two weeks after basically living at the hospital. When my doctor finally received the results from the incisional biopsy, I was confused. At first we thought it was Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I was told a few rounds of chemo would fix me up in no time. But to someone who has never even met another person with cancer, the sound of that was terrifying. I met with my new "lymphoma oncologist" who was going to work with me while I battled this cancer. I was starting to really like him until the results of my biopsy came back. This doctor came into my exam room and just stared blankly at me. "Ingrid, I am so sorry, but I can no longer help you. You need to go upstairs to our lung cancer floor. The test results show you have lung cancer with masses not only in your lungs, but also in your liver, abdomen, and pelvis." I felt like I couldn't move. I didn't know what to say. I couldn't even look at my parents because I knew none of us would be able to hold it together. The first few days were the hardest for me because I didn't know what to expect, I didn't know what anything meant.
At first I assumed my diagnosis was extremely rare, I thought I was some kind of "freak of nature" which my family and I now like to jokingly call my cancer, but unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly common. The rate of young, non-smokers diagnosed with lung cancer is rising at an alarming rate. I soon found out I wasn't the only person my age in the world in my shoes.
I immediately began chemotherapy and have had over 15 sessions ever since. I am still a full time student at Cornell, living my life as normally as I can, except for my tri-weekly excursions to receive chemo. As common as my cancer is becoming, I like to think of myself as a special case. Since I began chemo, I have had 4 full body scans to see the progress of my tumors. Every report I have received has brought me good news. My tumors continue to shrink with every round of chemo and I am positive this will go on until there will no longer be any signs of cancer inside of me. I pray every day for the morning when I will wake up cancer free.
Soon after my diagnosis I was contacted by Jill's Legacy and the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation and since then have partnered up with them to bring to Cornell University's campus its very first Jog For Jill in Honor of Ingrid Nunez on September 25, 2011. We raised over $49,000 with plans of making it a yearly tradition to raise more and more each year.
Lung cancer statistics are scary. I have never smoked nor had any family member get diagnosed with lung cancer. There is still so much more to learn about this awful disease. My doctors and I still don't really even know why this happened to me, which is why it is imperative that we raise funds to research this disturbing trend. The reason why I have partnered up with the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation and the lovely woman of Jill's Legacy is so we can beat lung cancer big time. I wish with all my heart and soul that with everyone's help I myself will beat this cancer and also help pave the way for a cure.
Gabby Wilson
Six-year-old girls should be playing soccer, laughing with their BFFs, and daydreaming of days to come. When did little girls become the face of lung cancer? According to Gabby Wilson, at the ripe old age of 6, when she lost a lung to cancer. In 2007, Gabby was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer. She endured surgery, which left her with only one lung and a powerful message "Anyone can get lung cancer." From the mouth of babes, "I didn't even smoke!" Gabby declares. The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation and Jill's Legacy are working to get the message out there that you really don't need to be a smoker to get Lung Cancer…look at Gabby!
Jill's Legacy All-Stars
Adeeti Ullal: Ph.D. Candidate, Biomedical Engineering, Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology
I got involved with Jill's Legacy after the wonderful team at ALCF helped to guide and support my family after my aunt, Susie Nagpal, was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. She was only 46, had never smoked, and had just been elected to our city council. She passed away just 7 months later.
Her story is a surprisingly common one in lung cancer. There is no way to detect lung cancer early on, and once diagnosed, there are very few treatment options. Furthermore, the disease doesn't just affect the patient; many family members suffer from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), 1-2 years after their loved one has passed away.
I volunteer with Jill's Legacy because I believe we have the ability to make a difference for Lung Cancer patients AND their families. We are a multidisciplinary and passionate team who take on everything to improve patient care: from basic science and clinical research to health care policy changes and patient advocacy. On a day-to-day basis, I tackle Lung Cancer in the lab, working directly with patient samples at Massachusetts General Hospital. My ultimate goal during my Ph.D. is to develop a way to monitor treatment response in lung cancer patients. Together, we can Beat Lung Cancer!
Carly McCaffrey: Hosted Jog for Jill Georgetown and helped raise over $25,000
Georgetown sophomore Carly McCaffrey (El Granada, Calif./St Ignatius College Prep) took it upon herself to honor a rower she only met when she was a senior in high school, and never competed with, but was still so impacted by her story that she wanted to do something.
McCaffrey is a graduate of St Ignatius College Prep in San Francisco and is in the midst of her second season as a member of the Hoyas women's rowing team. When she was a senior in high school, she had an opportunity to meet Jill Costello, a former rower from her high school who went on to compete collegiately at Cal.
In June 2009, she was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. Costello set three goals for her senior year – to graduate, help her team win its league title and compete in the NCAA Championships and to beat lung cancer. She graduated from Cal in May 2010, but passed away on June 24. In her memory, Jill's Legacy was formed and this weekend, on Sunday, April 22, a Jog for Jill will be held on the Georgetown campus. The 5K walk/run, hosted by Jill's Legacy, the foundation named in her honor to help raise money for lung cancer research, is one of seven similar events to be held across the country.
Though she is far removed from her hometown area and never had the chance to compete with her, McCaffrey said the meeting she had with her compelled her to do something.
"I decided to organize Jog for Jill Georgetown to support Jill's legacy and cause from here in Washington," McCaffrey said. "I felt out of touch with Jill's community on the West Coast and having heard of events held at other campuses, I decided the best way I could support not only Jill's fight, but the fight of all those affected by lung cancer, was to hold a Jog for Jill here at Georgetown."
Julie Dick: Hosted Jog for Jill Ohio State on June 2nd and raised over $10,000
In the spring of 2011 The Ohio State Women's Rowing Team came into contact with members of Jill's Legacy at the NCAA Rowing Championships. We'd had Jill's story hanging in our locker room for months, and were thrilled at the opportunity to support her teammates and assist in the fight to beat lung cancer. The traveling team donated portions of their per diem money that weekend, and we began talking about the possibility to bring a Jog for Jill to Ohio State almost immediately.
Buckeye nation has always been an incredibly philanthropic force, and we knew if we brought the Bonnie J. Addario Foundation to them, we'd see an incredible outpouring of love and support. My team, the whole student-athlete population and Greek community here at Ohio State identified closely with Jill and her teammates. Many of us were also motivated after being personally touched by lung cancer. My family lost a great man, father, uncle, brother and husband, Thomas O'Dell, to the disease just two years ago.
For so many reasons, lung cancer research is near and dear to our hearts. Hosting a Jog for Jill 5k was an awesome opportunity for all of us to express our respect for Jill and her teammates, honor the memories of our loved ones, and raise money for the greatest goal, beating lung cancer.
It's been a pleasure to work with Jill's Legacy, and we look forward to supporting them for a long time to come. Beat Lung Cancer and Go Bucks!
Rachel Wright: Hosted Jog for Jill Gonzaga University and raised over $5,000
Gonzaga women's rowing team was inspired by the movement that Jill Costello began, to bring awareness to lung cancer and wanted to help continue her legacy by hosting a Jog for Jill in Spokane. I was honored when our coaches approached me about hosting Jog for Jill at Gonzaga and have the opportunity to be involved in planning and spreading the word about lung cancer.
Bringing awareness to lung cancer is important because of how it is thought of as a smoker's disease. Jill's story inspired me personally because I never thought that a 22-year-old athlete could be diagnosed with lung cancer. I am excited to be involved in this movement and make a footprint in the path to conquer lung cancer. I cannot wait to see the success that will come from having a Jog for Jill in Spokane. I am very thankful to apart of Jill's Legacy.


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Solitaire Engagement Rings
Solitaire Engagement Rings in Dallas TX
The solitaire engagement rings Dallas is sometimes generically called the tiffany solitaire. It`s named for the company that designed a six prong setting that was raised up from the band in 1886. First off all this ring designed to maximize the diamond's brilliance. Today, the solitaire comes in a subtle variety of styles, but the basics are all the same. Regardless of the diamond's shape, a solitaire engagement rings will have no stones. But the center stone and will usually be set with prongs where it is raised off the top of a precious metal band. The two most popular styles today are the classic tiffany setting and the cathedral.
Solitaire Engagement Rings Settings
The cathedral setting has two arm-like spires that reach out to the diamond. The diamond is still set in the appropriate head. Cathedral solitaires usually vary depending on the shape of the diamond in the center. If the center stone has flat sides like the princess cut diamond the sides of the cathedral are flatter and less round. Most cathedrals solitaire settings are rounded and as the metal flows towards the diamond. It may taper to a softer rounded point, drawing the eye to the center stone. Another design surrounds the shape of the diamond in a frame of gold called a bezel setting.
The shape of the bezel is the exact shape and dimension of the center stone. It`s necessary need for holding the stone firmly in the ring. One design where the ring itself holds and suspends the diamond without the need of a head the ring is called a tension set solitaire. The tension set solitaire is thicker than most solitaire designs and will hold the diamond one of two ways. The first style of tension set solitaire has the diamond held from the left and right side of the diamond. It is necessary for applying equal pressure on the sides of the diamond. The second version holds the diamond from the top and bottom of the diamond and is usually connected under the diamond to ensure the security of the diamond.
This style is called a bypass, named for one side of the ring raise up to hold the top of the diamond while the opposite holds the bottom bypassing the center stone. It comes down to the solitaire, it simply a ring with no other stone but the center regardless of metal type. Most will envision the classic tiffany solitaire, thin and simple but there are choices. Aura Diamonds has a wide selection of unique solitaire engagement rings in Dallas to fit your personal style.
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Krieger turned away nine shots in the second half to earn the victory (Gil Talbot).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harry Krieger made a season-high 15 saves as Devin Dwyer tallied four points to lead the Harvard men's lacrosse team to a 7-5 win over Bryant Wednesday afternoon at Soldiers Field Lacrosse Stadium.
Krieger's 15 saves included nine in the second half with seven coming in the third quarter alone. The senior allowed just one goal before intermission and also held Bryant to a single goal in the fourth quarter to preserve the victory. He was aided by defensemen Jason Gonos and Robert Duvjnak who collected seven ground balls and three ground balls, respectively.
Dwyer's four points included a career-high three goals, with his final score giving Harvard (3-3, 0-1) the 7-5 margin. Bryant (0-7) had outscored the Crimson 4-1 in the second half to pull within one, 6-5, before Peter Schwartz found Dwyer alone to the right of the crease for the score.
Bryant put the first goal on the board but Harvard responded with five unanswered goals to take a 5-1 lead into halftime. Alex White, who finished the day with two goals and one assist, factored into three of the Crimson's first four goals. Dwyer scored twice during the run with Brendan Newman adding the final tally.
Colin Dunster scored three goals and added one assist to lead the Bryant attack. Gunnar Waldt went 11-of-16 to help the Bulldogs control the face off X and Tom Carey notched 17 saves in goal to keep the game close. The Bulldogs also held a 25-17 advantage in ground balls and went 12-of-16 on clears while holding the Crimson to 14-of-23 on clear attempts.
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Mayo Scholars
Congratulations to Management Students
Ben Bitterman and Sam Steffl from management and Jake Moore and Dawid Chabowski from biology formed an interdisciplinary team to present in the Mayo Scholars program held at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. The Mayo Scholars program is in its fifth year and was started by a retired executive of Medtronic, John Meslow. The program is funded by the Medtronic Foundation, Mayo Clinic, and the MN Private College Council. There were twelve teams this year, representing 10 private colleges in MN. CSB/SJU had one team with Lisa Lindgren (Management) and Barb May (Biology) serving as co-advisors from the faculty. Sanford Moskowitz, management department, also provided valuable assistance to this year's team. Julie Christle from the CSB/SJU internship office has been involved from the beginning of the program, and provided great support this year.
Each team is given an actual Mayo invention to investigate the technical and market viability of the invention and to recommend whether to go to market and how to go to market. In most cases, the projects are based on medical devices or drugs that researchers at the Mayo Clinic have invented, and many have patents associated with them. This year, CSB/SJU team was tasked to do research into the general area of cardiovascular wellness devices and programs.
The presentations and reports are not rated or ranked, and the program is not a competition. The team was given wide praise for the depth of their research. The Mayo sponsor for the project indicated that the team had unearthed competitive and market information of which the Mayo team was unaware. He also indicated that the 94-page report would be a valuable source of information as they move forward.
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|Elwë, Olwë, Celeborn, Círdan, Lenwë
|Physical Description
|Adoration for the sea/forest
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The Teleri (Q, pron. [ˈteleri]) were the third of the Elf clans who took the Great Journey. They were the ancestors of the Valinorean Teleri (became known as the Falmari), and the Sindar, Laiquendi, and Nandor of Middle-earth.
The Nelyar ("The Third") was the largest of the three houses of the Elves. According to legend, the Teleri were descended from Enel, the third Elf to awake in Cuiviénen, his spouse Enelyë and their seventy-two companions; most of the Avari originally belonged to this clan. But it was Elwë, the first of the Teleri to come to Valinor, who became their king.
In ancient times they named themselves Lindar, or "Singers", because they were known for their fair voice.
During the Great Journey
When the Valar decided to bring the Quendi to Aman, they choose three ambassadors. Ingwë, Finwë and Elwë traveled there and tried to convice their people to make the journey. Many of them, particularly of the Nelyar clan, refused, and were named Avari, "The Unwilling".
The Teleri clan, led by Elwë and his brother Olwë was the last clan to depart, and they were the only ones who were unwilling to leave the wild lands of Middle-Earth. After traveling for many years, the Teleri stopped near river Anduin being frightened by the Hithaeglir (Misty Mountains). Then a group led by Lenwë departed from the journey and headed south. They were called the Nandor. Eventually, the other Teleri passed the Misty Mountains and dwelt in eastern Beleriand near river Gelion.
That was the time when Elwë fell in love with Melian the Maia and disunited from Teleri, standing in the forest of Nan Elmoth for a long time only staring at her. Some Teleri, especially his friends and relatives were searching him for a long time.
When Vanyar and Noldor tavelled into the West, the Teleri were living in Gelion and did not hear Ulmo's call. When they learned that the others had traveled, they headed to the shores of Beleriand near the mouth of river Sirion waiting for Ulmo. The Maia Ossë kept them company while they waited, and became their friend. After seeing that Elwë disappeared, they made Olwë their only High King.
Later, when Ulmo arrived again with the island ferry, most of the Teleri agreed to travel. Again, there were some who wanted to stay with Ossë, and they were known as Falathrim, led by Círdan. After Elwë was found again and Círdan accepted him as King of Beleriand, the folk of both Elwë and Círdan became collectively known as the Sindar.
After the Great Journey
The island was stabilized by Ulmo near the Bay of Eldamar, and it was named Tol Eressëa, The Lonely Island. Teleri lived there for many years until they felt that they should see other Eldar who lived in Aman proper. With the help of Ossë they built ships and traveled to the coasts of Aman, where they dwelt. There Olwë built Alqualondë, the greatest city of Teleri, and its people were united with the people of Tirion and Finwë.
Later, when Melkor stole the Silmarils, The Noldor led by Fëanor demanded that the Teleri let them use their ships. When the Teleri refused, they took the ships by force, committing the First Kinslaying. For this reason few or none of the Teleri joined the host of the Valar which set out to capture Morgoth for good. It is recounted that the Teleri eventually forgave the Noldor for the Kinslayings, and the two kindreds were at peace again.
Sundering of Teleri
- Falmari. Led by Olwë, they (along with Elwë and his direct descendants) were the only Calaquendi of the Teleri clan. They lived in Tol Eressëa and in along the east shores of Aman.
- Nandor Teleri who abandoned the Great Journey near river Anduin, led by Lenwë.
- Sindar All Teleri who remained in Beleriand. The Sindar of Beleriand called themselves simply Edhil, which means Elves, and is related to the Quenya word Eldar of the same meaning. Elwë was their King.
The Teleri spoke the Common Telerin language during the Journey, from which Sindarin and Nandorin were derived, as well as the Telerin of Aman, often considered a dialect of Quenya (if only by virtue that it preserved the more archaic Common Eldarin features than any other language and remained intelligible with Quenya).
Teleri is the plural of Teler which means "last", root TEL.
Equivalent names were Nelyar, Lindar or Glinnil
In The Silmarillion the word Teleri refers both to the Third Clan in general, and that branch that made it to Aman, taken from the Vanyar and Noldor point of view; particularly the Teleri of Aman were called Falmari.
Other versions of the legendarium
In the early versions of Tolkien's mythology (see: The History of Middle-earth), they were known as Solosimpi ("Pipers of the Shores"), while the name Teleri was given to the clan of Elves known in the published version of The Silmarillion as Vanyar.
- Anya Valle - Telerin Elf maiden.jpg
A typical Telerin Elf maiden.
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- Thranduil from Rankin-Bass' The Hobbit.jpg
Thranduil (just kidding)
- Anya Valle - Celebrian.jpg
Celebrían (3/4)
- Anya Valle - Elwing.jpg
Elwing (5/8)
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Finduilas (5/8)
- Soni - Gil-galad at the Last Alliance.jpg
Gil-galad (5/8)
Arwen (17/32)
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Elladan (17/32)
- Hope Hoover - Elrohir.jpg
Elrohir (17/32)
Aegnor (1/2)
Angrod (1/2)
Finrod (1/2)
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Galadriel (1/2)
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Lúthien (1/2)
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Elrond (5/16)
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Elros (5/16)
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Eldarion (>17/64)
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Dior (1/4)
Orodreth (1/4)
- J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor"
- J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Of Thingol and Melian"
- J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië"


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Louis C.K., Kevin Hart Join Universal's Animated Pets Movie
Posted on Friday, January 24th, 2014 by Angie Han
The folks that created the Minions are preparing to bring you another adventure involving adorable animated critters. Louis C.K., Kevin Hart, and Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family) have joined the voice cast of an untitled Universal Studios / Illumination Entertainment picture about pets in New York City.
At the helm are Chris Renaud, who co-directed both Despicable Me movies, and Yarrow Cheney, who co-directed the adorable Minion mini-movie "Puppy." Seriously, if you still haven't seen that short, do so. It's the cutest thing I saw all last year. Hit the jump for more details on their new project.


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If 1967 was the season that changed the team's place in New England athletic culture, 1975 was the year that cemented the Red Sox as a true regional phenomenon. The Red Sox staved off the Orioles in September, swept the A's in the ALCS and squared off against the Cincinnati Reds in an unforgettable World Series. Though the Red Sox lost to the Reds in seven games, Carlton Fisk's walk-off home run at Fenway Park in Game Six endures to this day as one of the most indelible moments in baseball history.
Record: 95-65, 1st in American League East
Manager: Darrell D. Johnson
Attendance: 1,748,587
Postseason: Played in World Series
Injuries defined much of 1975 for the Red Sox. Carlton Fisk had been out since midsummer 1974 and then had his arm broken by a pitch early in spring training in 1975. Fisk didn't appear in a game until June 23, 1975 but in his half-season, he batted .331 and drove in 52 runs. Against all odds, after 3½ years out of baseball, Tony Conigliaro made the Red Sox as an invitee to spring training. He singled in his first at-bat then pulled off a double steal, taking second base while Carl Yastrzemski scored. However, Conigliaro's eyesight problems proved insurmountable and after hitting just.123, he ended his season in June.
Jim Rice and Fred Lynn, two rookies who had gotten a taste of the majors late in 1974, became starters in 1975 and had breakout years. They were called the "Gold Dust Twins" with Rice in left field and Lynn in center. In their first full seasons, Lynn hit .331, drove in 105 runs and had 21 home runs, while Rice hit .309, drove in 102 and led the team with 22 homers. However, adding to the list of impactful injuries for the Red Sox in 1974, Rise was hit on the wrist by a pitch on September 21, ending his season.
No Boston pitcher won 20 games in 1975 but Rick Wise (19-12), Luis Tiant (18-14) and Bill Lee (17-9) comprised the core of a formidable staff. The Red Sox moved into first place for good in late June and held off Baltimore down the stretch, thanks in large part to a string of clutch performances by Tiant, including the September 16 game at Fenway Park, when the right-hander bested Jim Palmer and the Orioles, 2-0. Boston finished 4 1/2 games in front of Baltimore and Fred Lynn earned both AL Rookie of the Year and MVP honors, the first time any player had one both awards in the same year.
The Red Sox swept the defending World Champion Oakland A's in Boston's first appearance in the American League Championship Series, then took on Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine" in the World Series. Though the Red Sox lost to the Reds in seven games, Carlton Fisk's legendary, game-winning home run off Fenway's left-field foul pole in Game Six remains one of Fenway Park's greatest moments, in one of baseball's greatest games.
In 1975, Fenway Park hosted its first all-star game featuring the Cape Cod Baseball League, which included some of the best college baseball players in the country. The format of the game pitted a team of Cape Cod League All-Stars against a team of all-stars from the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League, another summer league full of talent.
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* From 1975 to 1987, on a biennial basis, Fenway Park hosted an all-star game between the Cape Code Baseball League and the Atlantic Collegiate League. The all-star game alternated between Fenway Park and sites closer to the ACL's teams, such as Yankee Stadium and Veterans Stadium. In 1988, the Cape Cod Baseball League returned to an intra-league format for their annual all-star game and in 2009, Cape Code League All-Stars returned to Fenway Park for the Cape Cod League All-Star Game, which was played again in 2010.


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Today, I had the opportunity to meet this year's Best of the Best winners before they were presented with their awards by Editor Pam Kufahl. It was truly a pleasure to meet the winners, who included: the Wyckoff Family YMCA, best behavior modification program, for its special populations program Personal Partners; Minton's Sportsplex, best children's program, for its after-school program; and Big Vanilla Athletic Club, best new member integration program, for its 90-day weight-loss challenge. The fourth winner, Bodyworks Family Sports Centers, best community or nonmember program, for its party programming, couldn't make it unfortunately, but it was their second year as a winner, which is quite the accomplishment. A big congrats to all!
If you'd like to read more about the winners and their programs, go to: http://fitnessbusinesspro.com/forprofits/feature_presentations_best/.


text: In their admittedly unscientific study, Nina Orezzoli and Mark Robinson compared the ads in the March issues of Maxim, Cosmo and Essence that featured women's breasts, butts, and legs, as well as the amount of times that "T&A were used to sell T&A," like porn or phone sex ads. Essence featured 5% gratuitous body parts as compared to Maxim's 15% and Cosmo's 33%. (Click image to enlarge.)


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Word Whizzle Cow Answers For All Levels, Cheats and Solutions. If you don't know the answer for a certain Word Whizzle Cow Level 333, check bellow. Find Below the complete solution and answers to the Word Whizzle Cow Chapter.
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A career in art and design is ideal if you have artistic talent and a flair for its practical applications. Nowadays, there has been an ever increasing demand for graphic artists and designers thanks to the computing, entertainment and related industries that have contributed to it. Also you need to be creative and have good visual and aesthetic sense. An online bachelor's degree in art and design can give a perfect boost to your career prospects while you continue to work or pursue other interests.
Some of the topics that are covered in the course include: fashion designing, animation and multimedia, interior designing, web designing, graphic designing, game designing etc. With the advancements in the technological field, these fields are becoming highly specialized. The successful completion of an online bachelor's degree in arts and design ensures that you get highly paid than the high school pass outs. It is very important that you have:
- A knack for color, design, tones, and a visual sense.
- A knack for creativity, and also certain conceptual skills.
An online bachelor's degree in arts and design provides you with technical training and the practical skills required for meeting the challenges in the workplace. Some of the popular courses in arts and design include:
- BSc. in Animation
- BSc. in Web Design and Multimedia
- BS in Visual Communications
- BS in Interior Design
- BS in Game Art and Design
- BS in Fashion and Retail Management
- BS in Media Arts and Animation
- BS in Multimedia and Animation
- BS in Web Development
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications
- Bachelor's in Web Design and Digital Design
After successfully completing your online bachelor's degree in arts and design you could find suitable work as:
- Graphic artists
- Artists
- Art directors
- Fine artists
- Illustrators
- Medical and scientific illustrators
- Cartoonists
- Sketch artists
- Sculptors
- Printmakers
- Painting restorers
- Multimedia artists and design animators
List of Universities and Colleges Offering Online Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Design
- Capella University
- Kaplan University
- Westwood College Online
- AIU Online
- Art Institute Online, Pittsburgh
- University of Phoenix
- University of Liverpool
- American Sentinel University
- Ashford University
- Baker College Online
- Ellis College
- Penn Foster Schools
- American Intercontinental University Online


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Aug 26th NEW LAYER OF SECURITY 8/26/18
We have made some new security changes to the client area of the website for your added security of your accounts. When you first login to the client area after entering your email address and password you will be prompted to create a PIN #. Create your PIN # and DON'T FORGET IT, and dont make an easy pin! After your pin is created you will ... Read More »


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In a secluded and peaceful position on the fringes of the Quantock Hills, the cottages at Meadowsweet Farm offer a delightful base for a Somerset holiday. The 18th century Mill and 15th century Dairy are award winning conversions, whilst the handsome Barn has also been pleasingly converted by the same architect. The Mill (ref: E1787) lies next to the millstream across the cobbles from the farmhouse, it retains many original features - ancient timbers, shutters and grinding stones, all sympathetically incorporated into a delightful cottage of great charm. The Dairy (ref: E1788) is a pretty cottage nestling under its thatch and adjoins the owners' 15th century farmhouse. Set within 30 acres of meadows and woodland, they all offer individual, attractive and very comfortable accommodation only 9 miles from the beach at Blue Anchor. Hens wander freely in the farmyard and from the meadows there are picturesque views of the West Somerset Steam Railway.
This is superb walking, riding and mountain biking country, within easy reach of the glories of Exmoor National Park including Watersmeet, a wooded gorge with beautiful walks, where the East Lyn river meets Hoaroak Water; the famous resorts of Lynton and Lynmouth, linked by a unique cliff railway; the remarkable limestone pinnacles and cliff drops at Valley of the Rocks; the quaint village of Porlock and waterfront at Polock Weir; Dunster Castle; and Dunkery Hill, the highest point on the moor. Taunton and the resort of Minehead are both about 13 miles distant. A shop and pub serving food are under 1 mile away in the pretty village of Bicknoller, from where steep paths lead to stunning views from the ridge.
All on ground floor: Living/dining room with double sofa bed and beams. Kitchen. 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 single. Bathroom with toilet.
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Insights from Annual General MeetingsStrand, Therese (Frederiksberg, 2012)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: This thesis consists of five empirical studies, all relating to shareholder activism at annual general meetings. The first study concerns the structure and content of general meetings in Denmark and Sweden comparatively. The paper reveals significant differences in the level of activism, with Swedish investors being the most active in terms of proposals, proxy voting, and 'voice'. The paper takes a legal approach, and discusses divergence in activism levels from the perspective of shareholder prerequisites to engage in monitoring efforts. Further, the paper investigating the topics addressed through questions and opinions. The results show that matters which can be categorized as irrelevant are reasonably rare. This is an important finding, as suggestions to abolish general meetings have often been based on the assumption that general meetings facilitate nothing but irrelevant, time consuming, and costly discussions that serves no monitoring function. The second study analyses the impact of voting power on shareholder activism. We hypothesize that there is a positive relationship between shareholder activism and a measure of the largest shareholder's sensitivity to increased participation by small shareholders and find that firms' amenability to small shareholder influence leads to more proposals by the nomination committee, but fewer proposals by other shareholders. We interpret this as evidence that the shareholder elected nomination committees effectively channel shareholder concerns and preempt other kinds of activism. Politicians and companies that desire active shareholders could improve the amenability of firms to shareholder influence by ownership transparency, shareholder committees, and contacts with shareholder associations and other vehicles for collective action... URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8460
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