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a person who is especially competent to pass critical judgments in an art, particularly one of the fine arts, or in matters of taste: a connoisseur of modern art.
a discerning judge of the best in any field: a connoisseur of horses.
We accept the concept in a number of areas, though we may not use this exact word. Someone who really knows about sheets, things like what "300 thread count" means; someone who really knows about baseball and can tell you everything there is to know about the knuckleball; someone who knows the difference between the New York bagel recipe and the Montréal bagel recipe; someone who can tell the difference between a St-Estèphe and a Pauillac and which are the best recent vintages--and on and on. In most areas of life that have a material foundation connoisseurship is recognized.
Robert Parker makes a very good living selling his wine newsletter which is based entirely on his expertise with wine. There are art dealers who do the same with modern art. And I don't think that when we rely on the advice of someone who writes about computer security or stock trends or kitchen design that it is so entirely different. The idea of competence and discernment and judgement is a common one and we normally don't question that competence can exist.
Now here is the odd thing: in recent decades the idea of judgment in aesthetic areas has come under considerable attack: all taste is subjective, we are told; everyone's taste is equally valid; there is no disputing in matters of taste and so on. Music is an area where it seems the battle has long been lost. In a world where all the important news in music seems to center around how many hundreds of millions of dollars Jay-Z is worth or the latest regarding Miley Cyrus, it seems that things are in a bad way!
But why is it that when it comes to anything material, from sheets to kitchens to wine to car design, we readily accept competence and discernment but when it comes to music we refuse to admit that they are even possible? Isn't it passing strange that aesthetic evaluation of a new BMW is perfectly ok, but aesthetic evaluation of music is taboo? Is this just another unintended consequence of the 1960s? Shouldn't we be a bit ashamed that in the 1700s, in those dark days before the French Revolution, music was designed to be subtle, inventive and moving, but now, the most prominent music seems to be designed only to be twerked to?
What do I think? I think that Haydn, in any one of his symphonies, showed more musical quality and discernment than was exhibited in a whole MTV Video Awards show.
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You remember it's Valentine's Day, but the realization hits too late.
Stores are closed, restaurants are booked and you're on a deadline.
Then, a brilliant idea arrives: "I know! I'll write a love song!"
After all, many of the genre's songs seem timeless.
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Members of the local chapter of Nashville Songwriters Association International learned that while recently rehearsing tunes to perform for senior citizens in conjunction with Valentine's Day.
They sang "Moon River," "You Send Me" and many other love songs regarded as "classics."
"The nostalgic feel of a Frank Sinatra song will grab anybody at any age," said singer-songwriter Douglas Cox of Columbus.
Unfortunately, not everyone's Sinatra.
In fact, mention love songs and you'll often get a list of annoyances, rather than amorous musings.
That's why, as you digest your candy hearts and chocolate-covered strawberries, we'd like to indulge you with the most saccharine love song cliches.
Here's how to write the Worst Love Song Ever:
Consult your favorite nursery rhyme. Hmm. What's the best line to follow, "You're the girl I miss?" How about "I really love your kiss!"
No. When your audience can immediately sing along — without ever hearing the song before — you know you're in trouble. It's best to avoid rhyming words like "breakup" and "makeup," not to mention "cry" and "goodbye."
Local singer-songwriter Brent Lindley's least favorite love song rhyme? "Love" and "above."
Compare your significant other to a celestial being. You are my star. This relationship is heaven. You remind me of an angel.
Touching? Maybe — if those comparisons weren't as common as pepperoni pizza. Focus your love song on experiences specific to your relationship, not just tired expressions, experts say.
"Try to avoid the cliches and the metaphors. Say it actually from the heart," said singer-songwriter Darlene Dameron of Pine Mountain, who performs as part of local act Randy and Darlene.
Remind us you don't have standards. I don't care who you are, where you're from, what you did — as long as you love me.
Creepy? Kind of. The line comes from the Backstreet Boys' "As Long As You Love Me," one of the love songs Lindley despises most. Avoid lyrics that border on the realm of desperation, which is definitely not a turn-on.
Make love your life line. Literally. Because nothing is more flattering than having a partner whose romantic relationship is his sole reason for living.
Dameron is leery of verses like "I love you more than life itself," "I would die for you" and "My world would stop if I lost you."
"That would — hopefully — be a cliche," she said.
End on a low note. I lost you, I'll never get over you and my entire life is ruined forever.
Happy Valentine's Day! Let's dance!
Sad relationship songs have a place, but for the most part, "the good love song is one that takes you back into the relationship," Cox said.
That usually means ending the song with a positive emotional resolution, not just some line about crying in a dark room while dreaming about love sent from above.
Sonya Sorich, reporter, 706-571-8516.


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Guide to Bone Density Tests
The Basics
A bone density test measures how strong your bones are. The test will tell you if you are at risk for osteoporosis ("os-tee-oh-puh-ROH-sis").
- If you are a woman age 65 or older, schedule a bone density test.
- If you are a woman age 50 to 64, ask your doctor if you need a bone density test.
If you are at risk for osteoporosis (weak bones), your doctor or nurse may recommend getting a bone density test every 2 years.
Men can get osteoporosis, too. If you are a man over age 65 and concerned about your bone strength, talk with your doctor or nurse.
What happens during a bone density test?
A bone density test is like an x-ray or scan of your body. A bone density test doesn't hurt. It only takes about 15 minutes.
What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a bone disease. It means your bones are weak and more likely to break. People with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist.
Anyone can get osteoporosis, but it's most common in older women. The older you are, the greater your risk for osteoporosis.
There are no signs or symptoms of osteoporosis. You might not know you have the disease until you break a bone. That's why it's so important to get a bone density test to measure your bone strength.
Learn more about osteoporosis and bone health:
What if I have osteoporosis?
If you have osteoporosis, you can still help slow down bone loss. Finding and treating it early can keep you healthier and more active, and can lower your chances of breaking a bone.
Depending on the results of your bone density test, you may need to:
- Add more calcium and vitamin D to your diet
- Exercise more to strengthen your bones
- Take medicine to stop bone loss
Your doctor can tell you what steps are right for you. It doesn't matter how old you are – it's not too late to stop bone loss!
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Take these steps to protect your bone health.
Schedule a bone density test.
Ask your doctor if you are at risk for osteoporosis. Find out when to start getting bone density tests.
Print these questions for your doctor about preventing osteoporosis. Take them to your next checkup.
What about cost?
Screening for osteoporosis is covered under the Affordable Care Act, the health care reform law passed in 2010. Depending on your insurance plan, you may be able to get screened at no cost to you.
- If you have private insurance, check with your insurance provider to find out what's included in your plan. Ask about services covered by the Affordable Care Act.
- If you have Medicare, find out about Medicare coverage for bone density tests.
- If you don't have health insurance, you can still get a bone density test. To learn more, find a health center near you.
For information about services for women that are covered by the Affordable Care Act, visit HealthCare.gov.
Get enough calcium.
Calcium helps keep your bones strong. Use this calcium shopping list to help you find foods high in calcium, like:
- Low-fat or fat-free milk, cheese, and yogurt
- Almonds
- Broccoli and greens
- Tofu with added calcium
- Orange juice with added calcium
- Calcium pills
Get enough vitamin D.
Vitamin D helps your body use calcium. Both vitamin D and calcium are needed for strong bones.
Your body makes vitamin D when you are out in the sun. You can also get vitamin D from:
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- Fat-free or low-fat milk with added vitamin D
- Some breakfast cereals, juices, and yogurt with added vitamin D
- Vitamin D pills
Stay away from cigarettes and alcohol.
Cigarettes and alcohol can weaken your bones.
- Learn more about how to quit smoking.
- If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation. This means no more than 1 drink a day for women and no more than 2 drinks a day for men.
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Nobody's Secret
By Michaela MacColl
Expected publication April 30, 2013 by Chronicle Books
Young Emily Dickinson meets a mysterious and handsome young man who she feels an instant connection with. Their flirtation is secret and playful, and "Mr. Nobody" refuses to divulge his true identity. Then, unthinkably, he shows up dead in the Dickinson family pond. Emily believes it her duty to uncover the truth behind his death, no matter what risks she'll have to take.
So, I've never read MacColl before, though I've been intrigued by the blurb for Prisoners in the Palace and have been meaning to get around to it. I requested this new title because I'm a fan of historical fiction, and I enjoy authors who take well-known characters or historical figures and play with them. I don't know terribly much about Emily Dickinson, but I thought it would be interesting to see how MacColl presents her. Unfortunately, this book is mostly just mediocre for me. I do love Emily's character - she's a spirited young woman who is willing to do unpopular and unladylike things in her pursuit of truth. However, my adoration of her spirit is tempered by the knowledge that she essentially became a hermit; it just seems a disappointing end for the young woman encountered in these pages. I enjoyed the mystery in this book - I like how Emily puzzled out the bits and pieces by persistence and determination. It's never terribly exciting, though, and I wonder if teen readers will be engaged enough in the story to follow it through to the end. I can see fans of Dickinson's poetry enjoying this take on the reclusive poet's life, though, of course, it is fictional. MacColl provides an author's note after the novel's conclusion to help readers sort the fact from fiction. Ultimately, I just didn't find this terribly compelling. A middle of the road read for me.
Thanks to the publisher for a digital advance reader's copy, provided via Edelweiss.


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Protecting freedom of expression is essential to vibrant democracies and to meet the needs of people now and into the future, Indian historian Ramachandra Guha said at a Stanford event seeking to draw people together for policy-relevant discussions about India's growth following 25 years of reforms.
Guha's remarks were part of a colloquium titled "Eight Threats to Freedom of Expression in India," and one in a series, co-hosted by the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) and Center for South Asia.
The colloquia, which continue this spring, are motivated by an opportunity to garner reflections and expertise from Kathleen Stephens, the William J. Perry Fellow in the Freeman Spogli Institute, who served as chargé d'affaires at the U.S. Embassy New Delhi in 2014.
"As I was preparing to go to India, I read Ram's extraordinary book India after Gandhi, which provided much-needed historical, cultural and political context," Stephens said. "When I visited Bangalore, we met and instantly clicked as we talked about U.S.-India relations. It's a pleasure to welcome him back to Stanford."
Guha, a renowned author and scholar, has written numerous critically acclaimed books about India's history and culture as well as social ecology, and is a frequent commentary contributor to publications such as The Telegraph and Hindustan Times. In 2000, Guha was a visiting professor at Stanford, where he taught courses on the politics and culture of South Asia and cross-cultural perspectives on the global environmental debate.
India is often referred to as the world's largest democracy for its population size of 1.3 billion and system of governance since partition and independence in 1947. Guha said that, while India is "solidly and certifiably democratic," there are serious flaws, including growing threats to freedom of expression of Indian artists, filmmakers and writers.
Indian society, Guha said, has become too sensitive to criticism, wherein "somebody will take objection" to any message. This kind of environment has encouraged newspaper editors to self-censor, for example, and led public figures to, at times, neglect to protect artists, filmmakers and writers.
In total, Guha detailed eight threats to freedom of expression in contemporary India: 1) archaic colonial laws affecting the first amendment, 2) imperfections in the judicial system, 3) rising importance of identity politics, 4) complicity of the police force, 5) pusillanimity of politicians, 6) dependence of media on government-sponsored advertisements, 7) dependence of media on commercially-sponsored advertisements and 8) ideologically–driven writers.
Would an absence of those threats imply freedom of expression? Responding to the question from the audience, Guha lamented that the answer wasn't simple. His task was to offer a diagnosis of the challenges, he said, and not provide instruction on how to solve them, but in general, focused efforts bear change.
"Building democracies is about quiet persistent work," Guha said of next steps in the process to extinguish threats to freedom of expression. "I think quiet persistent work in repairing our institutions, modernizing our laws and improving civil society institutions can still mitigate some of the threats."
Guha expressed optimism about India's civil society, noting an expansion in the supply of non-governmental organizations working on social issues and private philanthropists funding projects in that sector. But he tempered: "we could do more."
Stephens ended the event by thanking Guha for leading the discussion, and referenced America's first president George Washington, who at the end of his term in office, called upon citizens to be "'anxious, jealous guardians of our democracy.'"
"And, I see that today in Ram and in the many people here – very jealous, anxious and passionate guardians of our democracy – who we can learn a lot from," she said.


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UNCANNY - The Path of Flesh (ME SACO UN OJO - 7"EP 2012)
Nowadays we experience so many reunions of old death metal bands that they became almost as common as an early morning coffee, it seems. You know, every second or third rate band from the early 90's is now called cult and comes back with hopes to get the attention again and maybe re-live the old days. It's a bit stupid, but what can you do… you cannot fight something what is out of your control. Let them all reunite, but how many of those comeback is really worthy and deliver great albums, that is just a matter of taste. And time will also say how many of them were real honest. Personally, I can mention some really stunning returns from the grave but also some complete failures. Who cares…
Here's one such band, which also came back from the dead, Uncanny from Sweden! Those, who're not familiar with them, let me say that this band did a couple of really good demos and a split with Ancient Rites back in the early 90's and finally ended its life after the release of killer album "Splenium for Nyktophobia" in 1994. In the past years I had a pleasure to grab a copy of killer vinyl boxset "MCMXCI – MCMXCIV", which contained all old Uncanny recordings, but the band also recorded something new! I guess with this reunion there's one thing, which is in favour of Uncanny – almost all band members of the band never lost touch with the scene, never stopped playing death metal. Kennet Englund, Johan Jansson – they were always here. So were the Norrman brothers. So, it's nothing like those reunions with people, who basically lost interest in death metal for twenty years, didn't give a fuck about this music and their old band, but only a sudden interest from the fans and media made them think that maybe they can come back and do something more, even if the real passion and enthusiasm, not to mention death metal in your veins, is not there at all?!! Cannot compare Uncanny musicians to that weak crap. Uncanny came back and that's great. And they reanimated the old dead corpse with two new tracks, released under the title "The Path of Flesh" on a 7"EP. Two great labels took care of this release - Dark Descent Records and Me Saco un Ojo Records, and damn, I just can wish that all reunions were as good as Uncanny. This is simply fantastic music.
There are just two tracks of classic Swedish death metal in the vein of Dissection, Unanimated, Gorement, Dismember, Interment, Edge of Sanity, Centinex and so on. Both tracks are superb, they basically pick up where Uncanny stopped with "Splenium for Nyktophobia", so you'll hear those awesome melodies mixed over with aggressive, quite fast riffage, dark atmosphere and just insanely memorable, yet vicious music. Also the production is just classic; the fat, low Swedish guitar tone, specific vocals… These two songs basically have everything what the maniacs of Swedish death metal love. And I don't ask for more, really. I mean, why would someone request some experiments or fuck-only-knows-what from bands like Uncanny, if they simply must deliver the classic death metal formula, but played with guts ripping manner and spill the blood with every riff? No need. And this is why such "The Path of Flesh" EP works so damn good, in my opinion. I totally enjoyed it, played this 7" vinyl a lot and surely will do so also in the future. Definitely "The Path of Flesh" matches the quality of "Splenium for Nyktophobia" in my opinion!
And there's just one thing, which bothers me. And it's exactly the same problem, which I had with truly killer EP from Goddefied ("Remnants of the Art"). Both bands came back, recorded two killer songs, released 7"EPs. Great… and now they're both silent since three or four years. Come on, make some more stuff, I want a full length albums from both of you! Do them now, don't disappoint me!
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NEW YORK (Billboard) - With its 14th week at the summit of Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart, the Black Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling" matched Mariah Carey's 2005 hit "We Belong Together" for the longest No. 1 stay this decade.
The hip-hop band has now held firm at No. 1 for 26 straight weeks, with "Boom Boom Pow" preceding "Feeling" with a 12-week run, making the Peas the second act in the 51-year history of the Hot 100 to remain at No. 1 for half a calendar year or more. The other was Usher, who spent 28 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1 in 2004 with four tracks.
Elsewhere on the Hot 100, Jay Sean's "Down" rebounded one place to No. 2, Miley Cyrus jumped three to No. 3 with "Party In The U.S.A.," and Jay-Z's "Run This Town" fell two to No. 4. Jason DeRulo's "Whatcha Say" soared five to No. 5, trading places with Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind."
Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me" fell two to No. 6, Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" held at No. 7, Kings of Leon rose one to No. 8 with "Use Somebody," and Mariah Carey's "Obsessed" jumped two to No. 9.
On the wings of strong first-week download sales (110,000), Carrie Underwood's "Cowboy Casanova" enjoyed the Hot 100's biggest leap, jumping 85 places to No. 11. Casanova" previews the country singer's third studio album, "Play On," set for release on November 3.
Alicia Keys boasted the top debut as "Doesn't Mean Anything" opened at No. 61. Also new to the Hot 100 were two more tracks from the FOX TV series "Glee." Covers of Celine Dion's "Taking Chances" (No. 71) and Queen's 1977 classic "Somebody To Love" (No. 85) raise that show's chart take to five entries since its May debut.
David Nail's "Red Line" launched at No. 95, the first Hot 100 entry by the country singer. Pink entered at No. 97 with "Funhouse," the fourth Hot 100 single from her album of the same name. Her last album to place four Hot 100 singles was 2001's "Missundaztood."
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Jan 5 (Reuters) - Storage-equipment maker Emulex Corp ELX.N cut its second-quarter revenue outlook and said it was assessing whether its goodwill or other assets have been impaired due to reduced enterprise value resulting from a decline in stock price.
The company now expects revenue of about $107 million to $108 million for the second quarter ended Dec. 28, compared with its prior outlook of $111 million to $116 million.
Excluding items, the company expects earnings of about 20 cents per share, compared with its prior outlook of 20 cents to 23 cents per share.
Although impairment charges cannot be determined at this time, they may result in a loss for the quarter on a GAAP basis, the company said in a statement.
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The lens offers an aperture range from f/4.0 to f/22. Amazingly I have utilized the f/22 aperture with good results when utilizing a teleconverter and an extension ring for maximum magnification and DOF. Of course contrast drops as does sharpness at f/22 but its still an outstanding performance even though I recommend avoiding anything over f13 unless the subject warrants such DOF.
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Overall, an outstanding performance at all apertures, especially at f/4. And remains just as sharp even when combined with a 1.4x converter. I close down only when I need more DOF or when I use a larger converter than my standard TC14E or stacked converters. A beautiful lens from the past that still has so much to offer.


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Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should be Reading and it asks us to...
- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page
- Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
- BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
- Share the title; author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
"Never forget who you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength."
A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin


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Preorders for the device will kick off online Thursday at midnight Pacific time. That's 3 a.m. for you folks on the East Coast.
The iPhone 5c is one of Apple's two new iPhone models unveiled this week. The device is the company's low-cost option and comes in a flurry of different colored plastic shells (blue, green, pink, yellow and white).
Preorders for the iPhone 5c will begin with Sprint, which will start taking them exactly at 12:00 a.m. PDT, according to its website. A minute later, AT&T and Verizon will follow, the two companies have said.
Apple has not said at what specific time its website will begin taking preorders for the colorful smartphone, but it will probably be about the same time as Sprint, AT&T and Verizon.
T-Mobile, the other major U.S. carrier, has said it will take preorders Friday, but it has not given a specific time.
Customers can also head to Best Buy and Wal-Mart stores Friday to preorder the iPhone 5c in person. RadioShack will also reportedly take preorders in stores.
Apple is selling the new device starting at $99 with a two-year contract for a version with 16 gigabytes of storage. The device will arrive to users and in stores Friday, Sept. 20.
That same day, Apple's other new iPhone, the iPhone 5s, will go on sale. The iPhone 5s costs $100 more than the iPhone 5c, but the higher-cost iPhone comes with a more advanced processor and camera as well as a sensor on the home button that scans users' fingerprints before unlocking the device.


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The news was a little bittersweet for us because we do love our home, our community, and neighbors. They have been so generous and kind to us over the past year. I kind of feel like we are abandoning our neighbors, but am told that they understand. It is easy to escort them onto base, or meet for lunch or coffee in town. One of my neighbors would like to take me up to Tokyo in February. I'm looking forward to continuing our friendship.
We had the inspection and received the keys yesterday to our townhouse. Its pretty cozy, but I will enjoy the following amenities: a full size oven, a laundry room, a yard, and having a bathroom in our bedroom. The movers will come on Monday morning and will be able to pack, and deliver our belongings the same day.
|Laundry Room
I forgot to mention that our neighbor across the street read Justin's fortune for him on New Year's Day. In the fortune, it said that there will be a move and it won't be good, but that the family we will be okay. I have hope that this move will be good for us. I'm still looking forward to the next chapter in our adventure.
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1/21 at 2:02 p.m. Christina Williams, 31, of Basin Point Road, Harpswell, was arrested by Officer Mark McDonald on Topsham Fair Mall Road on a charge of theft.
1/23 at 8:09 p.m. Thomas Berryman, 34, of Brookwood Court, Lisbon, was arrested by Officer William Collins on Lewiston Road on a charge of operating after suspension.
1/25 at 12:38 a.m. Morgan Hatherley, 22, no address listed, was arrested by Officer Bruce Swanson on Main Street on a charge of operating under the influence.
1/25 at 3:39 p.m. Danika Staples, 23, of North Anson, was arrested by Officer Mark McDonald on Main Street on a warrant.
No summonses were reported from Jan. 21-27.
1/23 at 4:53 a.m. Fire alarm on Verry Lane.
1/23 at 6:05 p.m. Fire alarm on Governor's Way.
1/24 at 11:48 a.m. Carbon monoxide alarm on Loop Road.
1/24 at 9:24 p.m. Fire alarm on Woodcock Drive.
1/26 at 3:12 p.m. Motor vehicle accident on Foreside Road.
1/27 at 8:43 a.m. Fire alarm on Governor's Way.
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"A Boy Named Sue" Revisited
It was just one of those silly "fluff" stories they put on CNN to fill up the hours between commercials and bits of real news. The anchors were reporting on a study that surveyed the most common CEO names. With straight faces, they reported that the most common men's CEO names were short single-syllable, mostly four-letter names like Jack, Fred, Bill, Peter, Bob, and Bruce. The most common women's CEO names were Deborah, Debra, Sally, Cynthia, and Carolyn. Their tiny bit of "analysis" of this undigested factoid by an "onomastics specialist" (a scholar who specializes in names) was that "shortened versions of given names are often used to denote a sense of friendliness and openness. Female CEOs, on the other hand, use their full name to project a more professional image." And, like most other stories on Headline News, CNN, USA Today, and other media which consist of no more than a few sentences of information and some superficial comment or analysis, that was it. No further discussion about why those names tend to be most common among CEOs.
It was such a jaw-droppingly stupid piece of tabloid journalism that I was intrigued to look it up and see what was really behind the story. But the story on the Linked-In site is not much longer or detailed than the reporting on CNN. Many other media on the web picked up the same story and gave it the same superficial level of discussion. All the site did was a simple analysis of correlations between occupations and first names, based on their data set of Linked-In members of professionals who join the site for networking purposes (which skews the result right there—it's not based on a random sample of names from census data or any large, rigorously collected data set). But is it true, as they imply, that the name that parents give their child somehow determines what kind of profession they might enter? Does a decision most parents make before we are born lock us into certain types of jobs? Are we fated, like the boy named Sue in the Johnny Cash song, to follow a certain path because a parental choices?
No, of course, not! Sadly, not one of the media reporting the story bothered to dig any deeper, or ask any tougher questions about what this apparent correlation might mean. They made the tacit but false assumption that "correlation equal causation" without any real attempt to examine what might have caused the correlation in the first place. The first questions they should have asked is: how different is that frequency of first names compared to the frequency of popular boys' or girls' names for the cohort of people born at the same time as most CEOs today? It's easy to go to the U.S. Census website, type in a year, and find out what the top 10, top 20, or top 100 most popular boys' and girls' names were for any given year. Let's assume that your average CEO today is 55 (you can pick any age for CEOs, who might be expected to be in the late 40s to early 60s now). In 1956, the top 20 boys' names were all the traditional short ones popular with the parents of the Baby Boomers: Michael, James, Robert, David, John, William, Richard, Mark, Charles, Steven, Charles, Joseph, and Gary make up the top 13 most popular names, and Peter, Fred, and Bruce are all in the top 40. The same goes for girls' names, with traditional Biblical and Anglo-Saxon names dominating the list, as they do for boys: Mary, Debra, Linda, Deborah, Susan, Patricia, Karen, Cynthia, Donna, Barbara, Pamela, Nancy, and Sharon making up the top 13. Note that both Debra and Deborah were in the top 5 that year, and that Sally, Cynthia, and Carolyn all made the top 40. What would have been much more useful than just a list of the top 5 names would be the raw statistics to see how these names ranked in popularity, or whether if you looked at the top 20 names, you 'd get a list nearly identical to the ones that the U.S. Census would have for that cohort. No such data are provided. If they had been, one could do a simple statistical analysis to determine whether the frequency of names on their survey is significantly different from a random sample of the most popular names at the time CEOs were born. Now that would have been a meaningful comparison, and if the null hypothesis were falsified (the list of CEO names is statistically distinct from a random sample of the most popular names at that time), then you would have something worth explaining and analyzing. As it stands in the Linked-In website, it's a factoid without any real meaning, and no conclusions can be drawn from it whatsoever—except that the Linked-In people have no training in statistics or social science studies like this.
The site has some other quirks that reveal a lot about the sampling methodology. cultural biases, and very little about the meaning of name rankings. For example, the top names in the restaurant business were Thierry, Phillippe, and Laurent. Hmmmm… Do parents give their boys French-sounding names to turn them into chefs (as the website seems to imply)? OR is it due to the fact that the high-end restaurant business is dominated by French cuisine, so most chefs are French in cultural heritage? The most popular name in engineering is Rajesh. Do parents not from India pick that name to turn their son into an engineer, or could it be that there are a lot of people of south Asian origins in engineering? In athletics, the five most popular names are Ryan, Matt, Matthew, Jessica, and Jason. Given that athletes would tend to be in their 20s or 30s, wouldn't you guess that these are among the most popular names among kids born in the 1970s and 1980s? Sure enough, that's what the U.S. Census site shows.
And then there are real head-scratchers that raise a red flag and make me doubt that this data set has any validity at all. The site reports that the top names in sales are Chip, Todd, and Trey! What? I don't think I've ever met a "Chip" in my life, and the only time I've heard of a "Trey" was the character played by Kyle MacLachlan on the Sex and the City HBO series, or South Park animator Trey Parker (whose real name is Randolph Severn Parker III, hence the nickname "Trey" or "third"). Those are really the most popular names in sales today? Sounds more like a suspicious data set to me.


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Over the past decade, photographer Russell James' images have become synonymous with provocative, unique perspectives of many of the most prominent women of our time in the worlds of entertainment, fashion and beauty. His works have appeared in leading publications such as »Vogue«, »W«, »American Photo«, and »Sports Illustrated«, and have been published in several fine art books. In August of 2007 Russell was awarded the Hasselblad Masters Award, and in 2009 Russell joined the prestigious ranks of Irving Penn and Helmut Newton as a resident artist of CAMERA WORK. Russell's diverse photographic achievements range from exhibiting for brands such as Hermes in association with Guggenheim to breakthrough advertising campaigns for global brands, such as Rolex, Victoria's Secret, Evian and Revlon, to emotional portraits of many of the world's leading celebrities, musicians and supermodels, such as Scarlett Johansson, Halle Berry, Faith Hill, Black Eyed Peas and a host of others. He has been the subject of solo photographic exhibitions in New York, Berlin and Sydney.Russell is also renowned for his fine art project entitled NOMAD TWO WORLDS, a series inspired by the global consequences of cultural collision. NOMAD TWO WORLDS is informed both by Australia's ancient past and by an unfolding, present-day political narrative and has become a global example of reconciliation in action. Since its launch in New York City in 2009 with the support of Donna Karan, Hugh Jackman and the Australian Government the collection has previewed in the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia. In addition to his photography, James is frequently engaged as a director and his works include short art films such as »Sardinia« (2005) and »The Apology« (2009) featuring Hugh Jackman and many others. In addition to that, he also directs television commercials, including national spots for Gillette and Victoria's Secret. He is often called on to make national television appearances in his capacity as an industry leading photographer for shows such as »Good Morning« »America«, »Oprah«, »Access Hollywood« and in 2008 James hosted a nine part television series for Viacom's VH1 Channel entitled »The Shot«.
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Suzanne (Robertson) Asher, Harborfields first Cheerleader and Graduate in the first class of Harborfields School District, reminisces about the community in her latest blogs of memories. Here is one of the many on-going thoughts from her past. Suzanne with Husband Brian (Harborfields first quarterback) are TOP real estate agents in the Township of Huntington working for Signature Premier Properties…. Her web site which is still under construction. www.HuntingtonThenandNow.com… Here is where my story begins… has so many fun and interesting little stories of the community…
MILL POND INN … Centerport, New York
Ah, the Mill Pond Inn (currently the Mill Pond House) on Route 25A in Centerport.
Growing up in Centerport was a highlight… Happy days, a new High School of Harborfields, new friends, fun things to do!
Back when my parents first moved to Centerport in 1955, they discovered the Mill Pond Inn. My Dad and Mother went to the Mill Pond Inn at least 2 times a week for dinner, and of course, "dragged" me along. When my Dad would return from a trip (was a Pilot for Pan Am) he couldn't wait to get back home and have a nice steak dinner at the Mill Pond Inn. The owner, Jerry Griffin, and his wife Irene lived in an apartment upstairs. My parents soon became great friends with them, my Dad would always bring him "trinkets" from his overseas travels which he would proudly display in the restaurant. There I would eat dinner with my parents and get driven back home to "study" while they would sit at the Piano Bar and sing the old tunes well into the night …. "Down by the Old Mill Stream", "If you knew Susie", stuff like that!
The Mill Pond Inn was our "home away from home"…… The nicotine was thick on the walls and the dark and cozy atmosphere was inviting to the people who wanted a place to hang out!!!
Back in the late 50's the Mill Dam in Centerport would freeze, allowing a place for us to meet with our friends and drink hot chocolate and skate on the pond. Mill Pond Inn owner Jerry Griffin would shovel a little spot for us and light the skating area. They would build a little fire and provide Hot Chocolate. There we would meet our friends and skate and have a blast!!! Oh what fun it was……. We are so lucky that we grew up here!!! The memories are wonderful!!!
This is a photo taken from the back of the parking lot of the Mill Pond House in Centerport……… Looking over the beautiful Mill Dam and off in the distance you see Centerport Harbor, Sand City, and over the sound to Connecticut on a clear day!!!


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|"Our youth now are happy and busy playing sports and thinking about their beloved league. Those hands that were firing bullets are now handling pens and trying to write their names. Our women and girls have friends to whom they can confide their unique challenges. We thank JRS for being with us and in us." ~ Mr. Lydid, Chairman of the Refugee Central Committee.
By Seyoum Asfaw, Country Director, JRS Dollo Ado, Ethiopia
(Dollo Ado, Ethiopia) March 21, 2012 – Last year, in August 2011, the children in Melkadida Refugee Camp, Dollo Ado were struggling to survive. They were on the verge of death. I witnessed their agony and I saw the many pits in graveyards prepared in advance. Now, six months later, life is different and I am happy to watch them playing, dancing, laughing and learning.
In the midst of the 2011 East Africa drought crisis, I was part of the JRS team that travelled for the first time to assess the possibilities for JRS engagement in Dollo Ado. Located in southeast Ethiopia, refugee camps in Dollo Ado served as the reception point for thousands of Somalis fleeing severe drought and conflict in their home country. What we saw moved my heart and touched the whole team deeply. The arid, hot weather had weakened the refugees and it was hard to witness people whose sense of humor had completely gone. Death felt so close by. Within days of the visit, JRS had decided to act.
Return to Dollo Ado
In February, I decided to return to Dollo Ado to witness for myself the impact of JRS's activities which started in November 2011. As we touched down on the airstrip, I could see the flourishing businesses in the town, greatly boosted by the various humanitarian organizations working in the camps. JRS believes that the local community should also benefit from its presence, so I was pleased to see this life.
After a slow drive along the very rough Melkadida road, we arrived at the camp and as we walked, I was surprised to hear the voices of little children calling out to JRS. I realized that not only do they now have the energy to shout and run after us, but they also know JRS. I was proud to see that our mission of accompaniment over the last few months has been effective.
Dancing with refugees
One of the activities running under the JRS youth program is 'Drama and Traditional Music.' Friday is the day for drama club rehearsals and music practice. I was fascinated to watch the young girls and women energetically dancing as if it was their first and last dance. Of course we also joined in – and I felt a strong sense that things are now very different for them.
Later that day, drama sketches took place. The refugees were able to express the scars of their past – loneliness, grief and isolation – whilst positively contemplating the future. The mini-dramas acted out in front of us also expressed the present – a slowly-evolving sense of identity and togetherness in a time of recovery.
Melkadida Premier League
Yes there is such a thing as Melkadida Premier League! Since the inaugural first match of the season in November, the four refugee teams and one host community team have been regularly playing together. I stood with the Project Director and enjoyed watching a match. I was impressed to see a real energy and team spirit. The league has given the youth at the camp something new to engage with — they are competitive and always eager to play. It is also amazing to see the big crowd which encircles the pitch on match day. And women are not excluded – in the Somali culture it is not common to come to such events, but these football matches are unique and women are made welcome.
In the early weeks of the league, post-match violence was a problem – but I heard the positive news that the JRS Youth Coordinator has now introduced a 15 minute pre-match orientation and post-match evaluation which has reduced incidents and improved relations between the teams and the supporters. Football is one of the ways in which techniques for peace-building and conflict resolution can be practiced in a controlled environment.
"Playing in the team makes us feel dignified and looked after. This is a time to let go of the past and enjoy the present. I am 21 now and I have spent the last 19 years almost in vain," said Hassan Mohamed*, football player in Melkadida Premier League.
Hunger for education
I was inspired to see the desire for education that exists at Melkadida Camp. The JRS adult literacy classes were full to bursting, and at all three sites students sat crowded together in the JRS tents, eager to learn. Women appeared with children carried on their backs – but that did not stop them sitting and learning with everyone else. It seemed to me that I was witnessing the realization of a long-standing hunger for education.
More than 530 refugees are registered and actively participating in the adult literacy program this term. Demand exceeds supply however and so JRS are considering additional requests carefully within the limits of the program.
Words of encouragement
At the end of my visit, I spent some time with the Mr. Lydid, Chairman of the Refugee Central Committee. His words about the impact of JRS in the camp were very encouraging to me. "Our youth now are happy and busy playing sports and thinking about their beloved league. Those hands that were firing bullets are now handling pens and trying to write their names. Our women and girls have friends to whom they can confide their unique challenges. We thank JRS for being with us and in us."
I believe what the work we are doing in Dollo Ado is magnificent, something that truly reflects our mission as JRS. We have been welcomed by the refugee community in such magnitude for helping to ease their lives despite the harsh living conditions. We are helping to give refugees a sense of living for today, as well as dreaming for tomorrow.
*Not his real name.
JRS has been accompanying and serving refugees in Melkadida Refugee Camp, Dollo Ado, since November 2011. The project aims to help the massive numbers of Somali refugees who have flooded to the camp to escape conflict, drought and poverty in their country. JRS is in the early stages of implementing comprehensive education and psychosocial programs at the camp.


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How much compensation, however, is one of the issues under the microscope in Nagoya as Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) meet to review the progress of the convention.Samoa is a party to the convention. Its delegation which includes the CEO of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Taule'ale'ausumai La'avasa Malua and Tony Tipama'a has been actively taking part in the discussions.One of the working groups at COP 10 is negotiating a protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS).Why is a protocol necessary?Valerie Normand, an ABS Programme Officer for the CBD, said the reasons are twofold."The first is that providers [of genetic resource(s)] have been very concerned about the misappropriation of their resources," she told the world media invited to Nagoya for COP 10."And this is due to in part to the fact it is very difficult to know what happens to a genetic resource once it leaves the provider country. So the Protocol aims to develop measures which will assist providers in ensuring the sharing of benefits from the use of their resources once they have left the provider country."Users of such resources and knowledge have also been complaining, she said."They have been very frustrated over the years with the absence of proper measures at the national level when they seek to obtain access to genetic resources," said Ms Normand."So they want clear ABS procedures set up in countries so when they wish to set up ABS to genetic resources in a foreign country, they know who is the competent national authority and what exactly the procedures are they need to follow."Setting up ABS procedures though is a complex issue because it involves a number of actors at different levels, she said. There are also issues such as the scope of application and derivatives from genetic resources.Genetic resources are used by various sectors for various purposes such as pharmaceuticals which use plants to develop treatment for diseases."These sectors add to complexity of ABS because each sector has different ways of going about the use of these genetic resources and the potential benefit to be shared from their use."The research community has also emphasised the need to facilitate access to genetic resources in order to be able to continue to understand better what are found in the natural world."The important link between genetic resources and traditional knowledge needs to be emphasised, she said."Traditional knowledge has been held by indigenous communities for centuries and often this traditional knowledge provides important links to identifying which resources actually have particular properties which can be useful to human well being.A Protocol on ABS will facilitate the sharing of benefits between providers and users."In exchange for access to genetic resources, users of these resources are meant to share the benefits arising from their use. And this is set out in the Convention for Biological Diversity."Access to the genetic resources is subject to the prior informed consent of the provider country."A user must first seek consent of a country a resource is found in. A user can't just go into a country, pick a plant and carry out research. They first have to obtain the approval of that country and they also need to negotiate mutually agreed terms and that agreement will include a number of requirements and conditions for access, and also most importantly the terms of benefit sharing."Benefits could monetary and non-monetary, she said."Monetary benefit arises when a product is developed on the basis of a genetic resource," she explained. "The agreement between the user and the provider will say the royalties from this product will be shared with the provider."In the case that involves access to traditional knowledge associated with the genetic resource, the Convention also provides that the consent of the communities which hold that knowledge must be sought before they can obtain access to the knowledge."If this traditional knowledge is used and they eventually develop a product based on the knowledge provided, then they shall also share benefits with the indigenous and local communities."These are the principles the protocol will aim to further implement."Ms Normand said the protocol will ensure biodiversity rich countries obtain their fair share of benefits for the use of their resources through a fair and transparent legal framework.According to the CBD, access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of their utilization: The Convention on Biological Diversity recognizes the sovereign rights of States over their natural resources in areas within their jurisdiction.Parties to the Convention therefore have the authority to determine access to genetic resources in areas within their jurisdiction.Parties also have the obligation to take appropriate measures with the aim of sharing the benefits derived from their use.Genetic resources, whether from plants, animals or micro-organisms, may be used for different purposes.Users of genetic resources can include research institutes, universities and private companies operating in various sectors such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture, horticulture and biotechnology.Benefits derived from genetic resources may include the result of research and development carried out on genetic resources, the transfer of technologies which make use of those resources, participation in biotechnological research activities, or monetary benefits arising from the commercialization of products based on genetic resources.
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Today I finished another apron. It too is retro in style but with a new bohemian fabric. I think my sister will love this one too.
My serger lesson was to learn how to use the ruffling foot. I got out my serger book and all of the feet that came with the serger and some scraps of fabric for practice. The instructions tell you to "use your left hand to hold this piece and your right hand to hold this piece". Then you need to use your other left hand to guide this piece thru the slop and your other right hand to make sure that the flat piece stays next to the cutting blades. And, if you have a spare hand, you can guide the finished ruffle out the back of the machine.
Well, I don't know - I only have one right hand and one left hand. Then whole thing felt BEYOND awkward! However, the resulting ruffle was gorgeous and done without sewing those basting lines and pulling up threads to gather. This will certainly take more practice, but it will be worth it!


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隆重推出红外光谱处理软件专业版Omnic v8.0. 这是 Thermo Nicolet 公司的旗舰产品, 也是市场上最好的红外光谱处理软件. 它可以读取和处理世界上大多数厂家的红外图谱. 功能强大!!! 支持vista系统
最大特色: 增加了谱库管理功能,可直接调用库内标准谱图!!!
安装时不要解压iso文件,用虚拟光驱安装,lib.rar文件直接解压到谱图库的上级路径下(默认位置是C:My DocumentsOMNIC),不需要序列号,直接使用。
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测试系统:Windows XP
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OMNIC v8.0 Hot Fix
Resolved Issues
QCheck Clipboard error
Description: Spectra are now copied correctly following a previous copy to an application.
History: This problem was introduced in OMNIC 8.0
QCheck Report error
Description: Changing the report template with QCheck results in Print/Preview report will no longer generate an error message.
History: This problem was introduced in OMNIC 8.0
Atmospheric Suppression
Description: Reprocessing data with two levels of zero fill with Atmospheric Suppression
generates the spectra correctly.
History: This problem was introduced in OMNIC 7.4
Description: If Quantify is chosen with the option to save the answers to the original file using a single spectrum from a spectral group, the spectral group file is no longer overwritten, causing the other spectral group data to be lost.
History: This problem was introduced in OMNIC 8.0
Performance Verification (SPV)
Description: Performance Verification limits were established for NG11 relative to the factory data measurements.
History: This problem was introduced in OMNIC 8.0
Description: Spanish and Russian internationalization were completed and all languages
were modified to include the option to use transmittance data during preview data collection.
History: This problem was introduced in OMNIC 8.0
OMNIC v8.0
New Features
Description: The new QCheck feature allows a user to compare a spectrum to an individual
reference spectrum or to a set of reference spectra. The analysis is configured with the QCheck
Setup command found in the Analyze menu and the analysis is performed using the QCheck
command found in the same menu.
System Performance Verification (SPV)
Description: The SPV feature provides an integrated monitor to verify instrument
performance, perform "fit for purpose" tests, and inform the user when tests or maintenance have failed or need to be performed. It consists of the Instrument Status monitor, Scheduled maintenance monitor, System Suitability monitor, Performance Verification monitor, and ValPro monitor (if installed). If any of those items being monitored need to be performed or have failed, the System Status indicator changes from green to yellow or red as appropriate.
OMNIC Specta
Description: Added support for sending the selected spectrum in OMNIC to OMNIC Specta™ software for further analysis. This is accomplished using the Send to OMNIC Specta command in the Analyze menu.
Nicolet iS10
Description: Added support for the Nicolet™ iS™10 spectrometer.
Description: The ThermoIQ utility is now included with OMNIC; previously it was included with
OMNIC DS. This utility allows you to verify that the files on your computer match the files specified by the installer.
Windows Vista support
Description: OMNIC 8 is compatible with Windows Vista Business edition. However, there are two features of OMNIC DS that are not supported on Vista. See the known issues for a
description of these limitations.
Resolved Issues
Correction Settings in Experiment Setup are offset
Description: If you select ATR, H20 or CO2 Correction in Experiment Setup, the software
actually performs the correction listed one below your selection.
Thermo Scientific OMNIC Release Notes
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History: This problem was introduced in OMNIC 7.4
Apodization and Phase Correction Settings in Spectral header of imported JCAMP files may
be incorrect
Description: The JCAMP file format does not define the apodization function or phase
correction settings of a spectrum. In previous versions, OMNIC set these values to OMNIC's
normal defaults. In OMNIC 8 these values are set to unknown.
History: This problem was true in all versions of OMNIC that supported JCAMP.
Saving spectra with blank regions to CSV loses X value information.
Description: If you saved a spectrum with a blanked region to a CSV file, the X axis
information was incorrect for the region above the blanked area. This has been fixed.
History: This problem was true in all versions of OMNIC that supported saving to CSV
Bruker files in %Transmittance scaled incorrectly
Description: Files in the Bruker® format with data in percent transmittance (%T) were
incorrectly scaled from zero to one instead of zero to 100. This has been fixed.
History: This problem was introduced in OMNIC 7.3
OMNIC32.ini file in Windows directory no longer used
Description: Users without Administrator privileges are restricted from writing updates to the
Windows\OMNIC32.ini file in most Windows environments. OMNIC has changed to writing
shared state information to the file OmnicSettings.ini in the OMNIC data directory (usually
C:\My Documents\OMNIC). This change was necessary to make OMNIC function under
Windows Vista, but was also a problem for some Windows XP environments.
History: This file had been used since OMNIC 1
Report notebooks become corrupted when too many reports are added
Description: Report notebooks with a very large number of reports were getting corrupted and
the reports could not be read/displayed. The number of reports that caused this problem varied
depending on how many items were in each report. The incidences of corrupt notebooks that
were reported held over 10,000 reports before they were corrupted. The reporting code has
been changed to detect when an attempt it made to add a report to a notebook that is near the
limit and display an error message. The user must then create a new notebook to save the
History: This problem was introduced in OMNIC 3 when report notebooks were
OMNIC no longer allows spectra from commercial libraries to be saved
Description: Some previous versions of OMNIC were allowing spectra extracted from
commercial libraries to be saved as individual spectral data files (as .spa files for example). The
old restriction that prevents this saving has been re-instated.
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Publisher: Open Road Media Teen & Tween ISBN: 9781453248058 Pages: 198
A sleepwalking student fears she may be terrorizing her university
The Spring Fling formal is the most important event on Salem University's social calendar: a night when the entire school comes together to show off dresses, dance moves, and dates. But this year, just as the party is getting started, the stench of rotten eggs washes over the crowd. In the rush to escape the awful smell, a riot nearly breaks out. Somebody tossed a stink bomb to ruin the dance—but who would pull such a prank?
Quinn Hadley doesn't know anything about it; she couldn't get a date, and she slept through the dance. But when she awakes, she finds one of her jackets reeking of sulfur. Quinn knows she has a problem with sleepwalking, and she worries that she tossed the stink bomb while unconscious. As the tricks escalate, Quinn comes unhinged. For the girl who fears sleep, madness is not far off.
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Behind all of that colorful hair, Doe Deere is the creative mind and CEO of the cult makeup brand, Lime Crime. Deere was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States at the age of seventeen, where she lived in the western capital of fashion, New York City. Deere has since been living in Los Angeles since 2012. However, before her time in the United States, Deere started her entrepreneurial skills by selling temporary tattoos to her classmates at the age of thirteen. Although Deere was always interested in creative endeavors, the first dream she followed was not makeup. Doe Deere's first passion was music. During her time in NYC, she followed her interest in music and performed in various bands. One of the bands even led her to meet her future husband. To further her creative pursuits, Doe Deere also attended the well-known FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) school in NYC. While there, she studied fashion design. Eventually, through her creative life in fashion and music, Deere discovered that makeup brands were not catering to bold palettes, but rather to more natural looks. This led Deere to start her makeup business Lime Crime in 2008, which specialized in colorful makeup.
Lime Crime is a cult makeup brand that offers a variety of products in colorful shades ranging all over the rainbow. Products such as eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, hair color, and nail polish are all available. The brand's goal is to revolutionize makeup through these options that are not traditionally available with bigger brands sold in drugstores and to allow people to express who they truly are. Lime Crime also boasts a 100% vegan and cruelty-free certification through PETA.
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Batch aggregation overview
Batch aggregation delivers performance improvements to the xDB aggregation framework.
In the Sitecore Experience Database (xDB), the aggregation process groups and reduces live or historical data from the MongoDB collection database so that it can be used by the SQL Server reporting database and Sitecore reporting applications. In a scalable xDB architecture, aggregation is usually performed on one or more dedicated aggregation servers.
When you configure a processing server for aggregation, you can specify the number of agents or threads that you want to run concurrently. Batch aggregation enables you to group interactions together into batches to improve the performance and throughput of your aggregation processing framework.
Batch processing:
Makes more optimal use of SQL Server resources.
Processes more interactions in fewer SQL Server transactions.
Can improve the performance of your existing aggregation framework.
Can reduce network traffic.
Means that fewer database input/output operations are required to process interactions.
In xDB, batch aggregation comes as part of the standard Sitecore installation. The default number of interactions that you can process in a single batch has been set so that, for each transaction, the cost and execution time per row is low. However, solutions can vary, and you may need configure the batch aggregation settings to suit your own requirements.
You can change the default number of interactions that are processed in each batch in the
MaximumBatchSize setting, and you can apply this setting separately for live or history collections.
Do not make changes directly to the configuration files, but instead create your own custom configuration patch file that performs the required changes during run time.
When you use batch aggregation, there are several components containing settings that you can change to improve the performance of your solution.
The batch aggregation agent
The batch aggregation agent is a background service that you can schedule to run at regular intervals to process live interactions. Each time it runs, it gathers a batch of interactions from the collection database and runs them through the batch aggregator. When the aggregator has finished, it marks each interaction that it has processed as complete and reschedules any interactions that have failed.
You can configure the batch aggregation agent using the
Sitecore.Analytics.Processing.Aggregation.Services.config file.
The following example shows the default batch aggregation configuration:
<sitecore> <aggregation> <aggregator type="Sitecore.Analytics.Aggregation.InteractionBatchAggregationAgent, Sitecore.Analytics.Aggregation"> <Context ref="aggregation/aggregationContexts/interaction/live" /> <DateTimeStrategy ref="aggregation/dateTimePrecisionStrategy" /> <Aggregator type="Sitecore.Analytics.Aggregation.InteractionBatchAggregator, Sitecore.Analytics.Aggregation" singleInstance="true"> <MultiplexingTimeout>0.00:00:01</MultiplexingTimeout> </Aggregator> <MaximumBatchSize>64</MaximumBatchSize> </aggregator> <aggregation> <sitecore>
You can change the following settings in the configuration file for the batch aggregation agent:
Configuration node
Specify the path or location of the data that you want to aggregate and the location where you want the results saved.
Specify the batch aggregator that you want to use to process interactions.
Specify the maximum number of interactions to include in a single batch.
The batch aggregator
The batch aggregator takes one or more interactions at a time, runs the aggregation pipeline for each interaction in the batch, and combines the aggregated data into a larger data set. The combined data set is then saved back to the reporting database.
The multiplexer
The multiplexer reduces the number of requests made to the reporting database by combining individual aggregation threads into a single batch or data set, which can then be saved more efficiently to the reporting database. This can significantly reduce the amount of traffic sent across the network.
The MultiplexingTimeout configuration setting enables you to specify the maximum time that you want the multiplexer to wait for other batch aggregators before saving the data set.
The Microsoft SQL Server reporting storage provider now supports storing batches of aggregation data sets, and its robustness has been improved. It has been optimized to save large data sets in a single transaction while at the same time minimizing the use of system resources.
The history worker
The history worker agent enables you to rebuild the reporting database, and it also comes with support for batch aggregation.
You can configure the history worker agent using the
Sitecore.Analytics.Processing.Aggregation.Services.config file.
It contains the same parameters as the batch aggregation live agent:
MultiplexingTimeout and
The following example shows the default configuration for the history worker:
<!-- Configure the historyWorker agent: --> <historyWorker type="Sitecore.Analytics.Aggregation.Data.Processing.InteractionBatchHistoryWorker, Sitecore.Analytics.Aggregation"> <HistoryTaskManager ref="aggregation/historyTaskManager" /> <DateTimePrecisionStrategy ref="aggregation/dateTimePrecisionStrategy"/> <CollectionData ref="aggregation/collectionData" /> <AggregationContext ref="aggregation/aggregationContexts/interaction/history" /> <Aggregator type="Sitecore.Analytics.Aggregation.InteractionBatchAggregator, Sitecore.Analytics.Aggregation" singleInstance="true"> <MultiplexingTimeout>0.00:00:01</MultiplexingTimeout> </Aggregator> <MaximumBatchSize>64</MaximumBatchSize> </historyWorker>


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Sara Fowler
Sara Fowler joined Peju as the Winemaker in 2006, bringing a wealth of knowledge and creativity into the cellar. Her passion for farming developed as a young girl when she helped her family on their 400-acre organic ranch, which has been in her family in 1884. She got her start in the wine industry as a seasonal member of the Kendall-Jackson Winery staff during high school and college with mentoring from then Head Winemaker Jed Steele (Steele Wines), which laid a solid foundation and taught her key winemaking concepts. While she initially studied Art in college, Sara took a year hiatus from school and lived in Mexico on a sailboat where she reflected on a future career. When she moved back, Sara served as an Enologist Assistant during crush at Kendall-Jackson and attended Fresno State, where she doubled as a student and research assistant for the Viticulture Enology Research Center.
Upon completion of the program at Fresno State, Sara worked for seven years as the Associate Winemaker at Franciscan and Mt. Veeder Winery under Larry Levin, where she honed and perfected the craft. Through her tenure at Franciscan, Sara worked abroad during the 2002 harvest season in Chile for Veramonte. She also played a role in the terroir-driven Bordeaux blends of Quintessa and Estancia from 1999 to 2002, where she was able to utilize her talent for blending and creating Meritage wines.
As the keystone of Peju's wine team, Sara's commitment to excellence in the vineyard and in the cellar is extraordinary. In September 2007, Sara headed Peju's efforts to gain organic certification in the Rutherford Vineyard and she is overseeing the winery's sustainable farming efforts in the Persephone and Wappo Vineyards with organic certification goals in the near future. "Everything has to start in the vineyard. The vineyard is key. If you don't have good grapes, then you're not going to have good quality wine."
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Waymo said in a San Francisco federal court filing that Otto and Uber have taken it's intellectual property. Photograph:( Getty )
Alphabet's Waymo self-driving car unit sued Uber Technologies and its autonomous trucking subsidiary Otto in federal court on Thursday over allegations of theft of its confidential and proprietary sensor technology.
Waymo accused Uber and Otto, acquired by the ride services company in August, with stealing confidential information on Waymo's Lidar sensor technology to help speed its own efforts in autonomous technology.
Uber and Otto did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
"While Waymo developed its custom LiDAR systems with sustained effort over many years, defendants leveraged stolen information to shortcut the process and purportedly build a comparable LiDAR system in only nine months," the complaint in the Northern District of California said.
Waymo is seeking an unspecified amount of damages and a court order preventing Uber from using its proprietary information.
Otto launched with much fanfare in May, due in part to the high profile of one of its co-founders, Anthony Levandowski, who had been an executive on Google's self-driving project. Uber acquired the company in August for what Waymo said in the lawsuit was $680 million.
Waymo said that before Levandowski's resignation in January 2016 from Google, whose self-driving unit was renamed Waymo in December, he downloaded over 14,000 confidential files, including Lidar circuit board designs.
Lidar is a main component of autonomous driving systems that bounces light pulses off objects to help vehicles know where they are on the road.
Waymo accused Levandowski of attempting to "erase any forensic fingerprints" via a reformat of his laptop.