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Field of Schemes: Sternberg on new Rays stadium: You gotta belieeeeeeeve!
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Statements posted here are those of our readers and do not represent the BaseballThinkFactory. Names are provided by the poster and are not verified. We ask that posters follow our submission policy. Please report any inappropriate comments.1. Drew (Primakov, Gungho Iguanas) Posted: January 30, 2013 at 10:38 AM (#4358139)
Whenever somebody talks about "deadbeats" looking for handouts, I talk about this.2. Crispix reaches boiling point with lackluster play Posted: January 30, 2013 at 10:45 AM (#4358145)
The Rays are finally committing to the "Our stadium sucks, don't show up" message. I think Tropicana Field is going to end up never hosting an All-Star Game.3. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: January 30, 2013 at 11:13 AM (#4358186)
Stadiums that hosted MLB for more than 3 years and never hosted an All-Star Game:
Arlington Stadium (22 seasons)
Marlins Arena under its various names (19 seasons)
Exhibition Stadium (13 seasons)
Jarry Park (8 seasons)
And among the older ones: (the ASH started in 1933)
Baker Bowl (1933-1938)
League Park, Cleveland (1933-1946)
The extra 2% (sales tax the revenue from which will be funneled directly into the pockets of Stu Sternberg)!5. BDC Posted: January 30, 2013 at 11:41 AM (#4358216)
several playoff teams with new stadiums failed to draw 30,000 fans per game this year
That's technically correct, but depends on a generous definition of "new" and a very strict one of "30,000," and possibly also of "playoff." Half of the Division Series teams drew fewer than 30,000 per, but the Nationals (in the newest park of the group) were barely under 30K and the Reds (in a 10-year-old stadium) not far behind. That leaves Baltimore (~25K) and Oakland (~20K) as the weak links; Oakland's park is one of the oldest, and Baltimore's is now well older than median. Atlanta drew barely under 30K, if you want to count them as a playoff team.
Though I don't know why this matters. You certainly would expect most good teams with newish parks to draw 30K; the problem is not that that's unrealistic, but that T/SP is showing no signs of such potential.
I hate all the BS that goes with new-stadium demands, but MLB is doing what most businesses do: showing concern about their lowest-performing location/franchise/product/market.
Wall Street Whiz Boy Stu Sternberg probably planned on conning/extorting a bunch of hicks into giving him a stadium somewhere along the line. Too bad for him that the antics of the Fed and a bunch of Wall Street Whiz Boys so screwed up the economy that cities and counties don't have the wherewithal to give away any more stadiums to the likes of Stu Sternberg. Boo hoo.7. valuearbitrageur Posted: January 30, 2013 at 01:03 PM (#4358293)
I hate all the BS that goes with new-stadium demands, but MLB is doing what most businesses do: showing concern about their lowest-performing location/franchise/product/market.
Most businesses actually try to fix their lowest performing location/franchise/product/markets with their own resources, not taxpayer funds.
The thousands of bad actors who suck the public teat don't negate the fact that there are millions of legitimate businesses have to help foot the bill for those frauds.
Tons of businesses of a certain size seek out taxpayer funds. Widen this road to help our trucks get in and out faster. Process our waste. Seize this land and give it to us so we can expand and hire more people. Exempt us from taxes for 5 years or we'll move someplace that will. Change the law to let us build something nobody else is allowed to build (a windfall, if not direct transfer of taxpayer funds). We promise you, this will all benefit you because of the tax revenue and people moving to the area to work for us and shop with us. Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops have a whole business model of getting tax breaks because their stores are supposedly "museums". It's inherent in the search for profit to at least attempt these things.9. BDC Posted: January 30, 2013 at 02:20 PM (#4358369)
I didn't know about the "museum" angle, but Bass Pro (not unlike the Rangers or Cowboys) makes a habit of getting cities to rename sections of public roads after them, with the result that there are quite a few signs on D/FW freeways for "Bass Pro Drive, next exit."10. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: January 30, 2013 at 02:31 PM (#4358380)
Bass Pro and Cabela's are two of the worst offenders for tax incentives.11. Walt Davis Posted: January 30, 2013 at 03:34 PM (#4358456)
Both Bass Pro Shops and its archrival, Cabela's, sell hunting and fishing gear in cathedral-like stores featuring taxidermied wildlife, gigantic fresh-water aquarium exhibits and elaborate outdoor reproductions within the stores. The stores are billed as job generators by both companies when they are fishing for development dollars. But the firms' economic benefits are minimal and costs to taxpayers are great.
Wal-Mart is of course another famous example. One near us was just renovated not more than a year ago. A neighboring city is now going to build a new one literally not more than 1000 feet away using not only city, but state tax incentives as the anchor of a new development. The old Wal Mart will be shuttered. It provided 60% of the sales tax revenue for this small town.
The tax incentive is especially perverse in metros that cross state-lines like Kansas City. We have Topeka battling Jefferson City in who can attract more "jobs", but all its doing is just changing where people have to commute in the metro area, while eroding the tax base.
Over the past three years, more than 3,000 jobs have jumped the border from Missouri to Kansas, and more than 2,500 jobs have gone the other way to Missouri. A big cross-border incentive has been a program offered by both states that allows companies bringing "new jobs" to keep their employee state income tax for up to 10 years.
Awesome! Taxes paid by employees to their employers. I know all government workers technically do this but if I worked for one of those companies, I know I'd be asking for a raise.12. geonose Posted: January 30, 2013 at 04:55 PM (#4358539)
...he said he needs to draw 30,000 fans a year...
I'm confused. 30,000 fans per year? Should that be per game?
Baby steps.
Thanks, deMause, now I have PaRappa the Rapper songs in my head.15. Stormy JE Posted: January 31, 2013 at 09:25 AM (#4358884)
Maybe Jonah Keri's sequel can be called The Extra 200%, focusing on Sternberg's quest to reach the 30K fans per game figure.16. The District Attorney Posted: January 31, 2013 at 11:01 AM (#4358981)
Thanks, deMause, now I have PaRappa the Rapper songs in my head.If the Rays don't get a new stadium, they're gonna move on to the next ya jockey now.
The tax incentive is especially perverse in metros that cross state-lines like Kansas City. We have Topeka battling Jefferson City in who can attract more "jobs", but all its doing is just changing where people have to commute in the metro area, while eroding the tax base.
Damned Border Ruffians! When will it all end?
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With support from NNSA's Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI), NTP Radioisotopes, Ltd. – a subsidiary of Necsa – delivered the first FDA-approved, large-scale shipment of the medical isotope Mo-99 using LEU fuel and targets on December 6, 2010. Today's announcement means that NTP Radioisotopes, Ltd. has become the world's first supplier of large-scale LEU-based Mo-99 to the global market.
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I agree that genuine comments mean so much more but it is nice to know somehow that someone checked you out at least but not mandatory by any means.

Sometimes when I've sent personal messages or questions through friend connect and I never seem to get any answers I start to wonder if they got through. Like when I had a giveaway and couldn't get addresses from folks.

KimNuminosityBeadshttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-77314400324702673182010-03-02T11:16:52.488-05:002010-03-02T11:16:52.488-05:00*thinking...* Great question!*thinking...* Great question!Jenniferhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-44541914953238015032010-03-02T10:17:39.801-05:002010-03-02T10:17:39.801-05:00I comment on blogs if I have something to say, not...I comment on blogs if I have something to say, not because I'm attempting to get more comments on my blog. However, if you are feeling generous and want to comment on my blog, you can do so at... wait, kidding! Point being, we shouldn't just leave willy-nilly comments all over the place for purely selfish reasons. Only for semi-selfish reasons ;)Lindseyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-67011900874236250312010-03-02T08:56:21.450-05:002010-03-02T08:56:21.450-05:00A lot of networking and "grow your blog"...A lot of networking and "grow your blog" sites and tips will tell you to comment back on everyone you can, but I can't get with that. I don't want to just leave a generic "Hey like your blog" comment. I leave a comment because I want to add to the post, thank the blogger for the tip or idea or whatever. I wish I could comment on everyone who comments on my blog, but sometimes there just isn't anything worth commenting on so I'm not going to lie.Alexhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-33574293881206163742010-03-01T20:17:33.875-05:002010-03-01T20:17:33.875-05:00I comment on blogs that are interesting, catch my ...I comment on blogs that are interesting, catch my eye, or ask questions too.
I don't expect someone to comment back.
I have gotten a couple of comments back and appreciated it very much because it was about things that were similar to theirs ie. babies, sickness, tips, tricks, or just cause etc.
I don't get a lot of comments, yet don't comment to every person that leaves one, it's hard for even those of us that have few followers/comments. I don't sit by my computer all day, but if someone leaves a meaningful comment or has a question I will email them.
The other day a blogger was talking about cancer and how it has affected her life{via friends & family} in a negative way, and I simply stated how it has affected me and that my life has dramatically changed and I don't want the people around me to look at me or feel differently about me; how when people always say "if you need anything" instead of asking just do it, because I know I am not going to ask somebody for something{that's not me}- needless to say she emailed me and was glad to see it from my perspective{a person who has cancer} But it was nice to know that she did read my comment and understand that we aren't juging our friends/family for not wanting to come around because of how sick we look or because they don't know what to say, but we don't want to be treated any different than how we were before we got sick{we are the same person, just with cancer} and we need them to keep our minds off of treatments, hair loss, not feeling well, and others who don't want to be around us because they can't handle it.
Any-hoo that was way off track.
It is nice to know that your comments are being read but they DO NOT have to comment back- In my case;}Chacoyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-63578074067294752022010-03-01T19:29:21.072-05:002010-03-01T19:29:21.072-05:00I never expect a comment. I only comment on blog t...I never expect a comment. I only comment on blog that I find interesting, as you said. I would actually be insulted if someone commented on my blog as a "favor" or whatever.

I want people to appreciate what I write (hopefully I stop neglecting my blog soon).
If anything, If I comment it would be nice to browse my blog I guess but I don't want any comments that are not thought out or meaningful.

Thanks for bringing this up. You always mention topics I feel I have to add to. Love it!Madelynnnnhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-1051979433335467652010-03-01T19:27:42.916-05:002010-03-01T19:27:42.916-05:00Agree, agree, agree with everyone else. Blogs are ...Agree, agree, agree with everyone else. Blogs are good for marketing but I use them for connecting. That's way more enjoyable than a marketing strategy!Lemon Jittershttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-70580857825337517242010-03-01T17:01:38.101-05:002010-03-01T17:01:38.101-05:00I comment when something MOVES me. I feel it woul...I comment when something MOVES me. I feel it would become awful cumbersome to reply to EVERY post...and is unnecessary. ~ Merrie JoMerrie L.https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-90658048004036419982010-03-01T16:50:05.517-05:002010-03-01T16:50:05.517-05:00Oh dear, that never even occured to me! I do the s...Oh dear, that never even occured to me! I do the same, I leave a comment if I feel moved to do so. I expect no response, or acknowledgement. I do not expect people to visit my blog. On my own blog, I respond to a comment if I'm asked a question or there is something else I'd like to say. I try to read everything, and visit my visitors, but it's a busy busy life.Michellehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-14144163268136749912010-03-01T15:30:28.517-05:002010-03-01T15:30:28.517-05:00It seems like we're pretty much all on the sam...It seems like we're pretty much all on the same page so far, but if you disagree, then I'd love to hear from you as well!!!

Twitter is definitely the most blatant 'you scratch my back I'll scratch yours' scenario, where people will literally drop you if you don't reciprocate - bizarre!

I do visit (just not always comment on) most blogs that comment on mine (though admittedly, some slip through the cracks), and I looove hearing from each and every one of you.

It's nice to see some people coming out of the woodwork for sure!!!Shrimp Salad Circushttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-66469990446198686932010-03-01T15:25:33.377-05:002010-03-01T15:25:33.377-05:00I don't expect reciprocal comments either. And...I don't expect reciprocal comments either. And I simply don't have time to play the "I'll comment on yours if you comment on mine" game. I don't really see how that helps anyone out. :)
Life is tricky enough without all these crazy made up rules.Absolutely Smallhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-18760679200313531612010-03-01T15:23:21.802-05:002010-03-01T15:23:21.802-05:00This is an interesting topic. I had no idea there ...This is an interesting topic. I had no idea there was a culture of reciprocation revolving around blog comments. Though it shouldn't surprise me; I was asked the other day by someone who began following me on Twitter to return the favor and follow them back. I suppose I was to do so even though I didn't know them at all.

I comment when I'm moved to and it's always genuine. I wouldn't want anyone to feel compelled to visit my blog, let alone leave a comment just for the sake of boosting my traffic or making it look like I have more readers/followers than I actually do.

I understand the mentality behind it.. everyone wants traffic and it's a way to be seen and stir up interest in your blog. But, I'd rather have 2 interested readers that never leave comments at all, than 20 "fake" readers leaving bogus comments for the sake of appearances.

If someone actually told me they'd stop reading my blog if I didn't participate in the comment backscratching, my goodness by all means stop visiting.

It's amazing what people expect of each other.jenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-2333519969993211282010-03-01T15:19:55.948-05:002010-03-01T15:19:55.948-05:00As a blogger, I try to comment on the blogs of peo...As a blogger, I try to comment on the blogs of people who've commented on mine. But some days I have less time online, and I know I'm guilty of missing people here and there. When I leave comments, I really don't expect anything in return. I do like making blog friends though, so I'm always happy to get to know other bloggers and share comments back and forth with them. For me, it's more about friendship and connections than keeping a tally of comments and followers.Courtneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-84448936160682662832010-03-01T15:01:40.035-05:002010-03-01T15:01:40.035-05:00Looks like we all agree with you! I'm always p...Looks like we all agree with you!
I'm always pleasantly surprised when I get a comment on my blog, so I do like to go back and thank them for their comment, but it's not a tit-for-tat kind of thing.

I like to browse random blogs and comment on things that I really like, but I'm not going to X you off the list if you don't reply. lolPrincess Caitlinhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-30421949144879345742010-03-01T14:55:36.844-05:002010-03-01T14:55:36.844-05:00I'm really glad you wrote this and I agree wit...I'm really glad you wrote this and I agree with you. Oddly, I never expect other people to comment back to my comments but I put far too much pressure on myself to comment back when people leave comments on mine - however as my blog has got alot bigger now, finding the time is getting harder and sometimes I have nothing relevant to say. I do always try to look at the commentors blogs though.

I think you have to find your own balance of what you feel comfortable with - I have started just to comment on posts where I feel I have something to say and there are alot more blogs I read without commenting than ones that I do comment on.Rhiannehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-52037206025041014962010-03-01T14:26:06.452-05:002010-03-01T14:26:06.452-05:00I think reciprocating just for the sake of recipro...I think reciprocating just for the sake of reciprocating is kind of dumb. Yes, I love to receive comments but if someone is just doing it because I commented to them and not because they have something genuine to say, I would rather they didn't. If someone comments on my blog for the first time or is a new follower, I try to stop by their blog and say thanks. If I like what I see, I will become a follower. If it's not something that strikes my fancy, I jst say thanks to them and go on my way.cindihttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-53803402972993708272010-03-01T14:13:54.849-05:002010-03-01T14:13:54.849-05:00Personally, I prefer comments that say something t...Personally, I prefer comments that say something that has to do with the post, not just "Hey, thanks for commenting on my blog... Here's what I think about your comment."If you want to tell me something about my comment, you can get my email from my profile thank you very much.Jessica Johttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-15989041534654827742010-03-01T13:49:51.926-05:002010-03-01T13:49:51.926-05:00I certainly don't expect anyone to comment on ...I certainly don't expect anyone to comment on my blog and would never stop following a blog because the person didn't respond to my comment with one of their own. Partly because I agree it's a bit petty, and partly because my blog is all for me and I'm not trying to advertise it or make money off of it. That said, I do appreciate when I have started following a blog and made a comment that the author has stopped by and left a comment of their own. Not that I expect them to do it for every post (or any for that matter), but just the one introductory comment makes it feel more of a big ole' blog community. "Hey, thanks for stopping by, good to see you, take care." It's not expected, but it is a nice surprise. :)Lolahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453219636673992394.post-40191427176649459272010-03-01T13:33:38.383-05:002010-03-01T13:33:38.383-05:00If someone replies to your comment, either on your...If someone replies to your comment, either on your blog or their own, it does encourage me to carry on reading and participating in their blog because it gives you the impression that the person who writes the blog really cares about your input.

Saying that, I wouldn't stop reading my favourite blogs just because they didn't respond to my comment! I might stop commenting though...Amyhttps://email@example.com


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Check out the striking cover of the March/April edition of AARP The Magazine – which is in homes and available online now at www.aarpmagazine.org.
In this issue, Douglas opens up candidly about his life – examining his family dynamic with wife Catherine Zeta-Jones (who is 25 years his junior), his relationship with his father, the legendary Kirk Douglas, and his thoughts on mistakes he made as a parent.
All this in addition to gearing up for the launch of his latest film, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, the sequel to the movie that earned him the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of ruthless corporate raider Gordon Gekko.
My favorite quote from Michael in the interview? On being a parent at 50+… "I wince when I think I'll be close to 75 when my daughter is 16. I'm not going to be able to physically chase the boys away."
I have a feeling he might still be able to chase them away – look at him at 65!
Douglas' cover shoot and interview is getting a lot of attention already, including this article from USA Today and this one from People Magazine.
Check out the stories, and be sure to check out the March/April issue of AARP The Magazine for the full interview – and a ton of other great stories, as usual!
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loverofmostthingscreative said...
Dec. 12, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Dec. 12, 2012 at 4:30 pm
You are really talented! You captured such small and specific details really well. You're really talented.
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Jul. 30, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Jul. 30, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Your work is just AMAZING! did you copy this from a photo, or not, just curious!??
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Jul. 30, 2012 at 5:04 pm
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Thanks! I took some pictures at Grand Central, which are used as reference for composition and details. However i did a lot of developent so it turns out the drawing looks much more dramatic and exciting than picture.
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Abnormalities of the Osseous Structures of the Hip and Peri‐Articular Soft Tissues
This unit presents a basic protocol for detection and assessment of a large number of disorders arising in the bones of the hip or the surrounding soft tissues, including osteonecrosis, transient osteopenia, fractures, soft tissue injuries, and tumors. All of these disorders can be readily assessed without the use of a contrast agent. The evaluation of intra‐articular structures, in particular the acetabular labrum, however, is probably best accomplished with the use of the direct injection of a Gd‐chelate contrast agent into the hip joint. The protocol is presented for a 1.5‐Tesla system for evaluation of disease in the region of the hip. Modifications for low‐field (0.23 to 0.3 T) systems are also discussed.
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ODESSA -- Lawrence Cornellier scored a pair of third-period goals and then the Jacks held on for a 4-3 victory against the Corpus Christi IceRays on Friday night at the Ector County Coliseum.
The victory ended a 10-game losing streak for the Jacks as they improved to 6-31-2 with 14 points this season.
The Jackalopes opened up a 2-1 lead after two periods as Taylor Portner and Anthony Olguin each scored for Odessa.
Then Cornellier increased Odessa's lead to 4-1 with a pair of goals, one with just under 13 minutes remaining another at the halfway mark of the period. Cornellier also had two assists on the night.
Corpus Christi's Beau Walker scored to goals in the third period to cut the lead to 4-3, but Odessa held on for the victory.
Jacks goaltender Nick Deery stopped 35 of 38 shots.
Also on Friday, the Jacks sent defensemen Austin Ho to Springfield and acquired goaltender ERick Majerle from Brookings in a trade. The Jacks will receive a 2013-14 tendered player for Ho, and sent a second-round pick to Brookings for Majerle.
The two teams will play the second game in a two-game set at 7:05 p.m. today.


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Erik McKinney was on the move and climbed to the second spot by lap five. Ray Gulliver was putting on a good run and took third. Jimmy Wills came charging from ninth to take second with one to go. Dennis got the win with Wills second. Third went to Gulliver with King fourth and Erik McKinney fifth. Ty Short posted fast time in qualifying.
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I Grieve Peter Gabriel
[C/G]It was only one [F]hour ag[G]o
[F]It was all so different [G]then
[C/G]Theres nothing yet has [F]really sunk [G]in
Looks like it [F]always [G]did
This [C/G]flesh [F]and [G]bone
It's just the [F]way that you would tied [G]in
Now there's [C/G]no...[F]one [G]home
[F]I [C/G]grieve for [G]you
[F]You [C/G]leave [G]me
Its so hard to move [Am]on [G]
Still loving what's [Am]gone [G]
They say life carries [Am]on [G]
Carries on and [Am]on and on and o[G]n
[C/G] [-] [Amadd9/G] [-] [G]
[F]The news that truly [G]shocks is the [C/G]empty [F]empty [G]page
While the [F]final rattle [G]rocks its [C/G]empty [F]empty [G]cage
[F]And I can't handle [G]this
[F]I [C/G]grieve for [G]you
[F]You [C/G]leave [G]me
Let it out and move [Am]on [G]
Missing what's [Am]gone [G]
They say life carries [Am]on [G]
They say life carries [Am]on and on and o[G]n
[Am]Life carries on
[Am]In the people I meet
[Am]In everyone that's out on the street
[Am]In all the dogs and cats
[Am]In the flies and rats
In the rot and the rust
[Am]In the ashes and the dust
[Am]Life carries on and on and on and [G]on
Life carries [Am]on and on and [G]on
It's just the car that we [Am]ride in
A [F]home we re[C/G]side [G]in
The face that we [Am]hide in
The [F]way we are [C/G]tied [G]in
And life carries [Am]on and on and on and [G]on
Life carries [Am]on and on and [G]on
G fade to C/G
[C/G]Did I dream this [F]bel[G]ief?
Or did [F]I believe this [G]dream?
Now [C/G]I can find [F]rel[G]ief
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I need help helping my 12 year old daughter make friends. She has gone to school all along with the same kids but she can't seem to keep friends. I know it has to do with her attitude but I don't know how to make her see this. She started school early so she is one of the youngest in her class by far and just can't seem to relate. Because it is too late to change the fact she is much less mature than the other kids, I can't hold her back now I need to figure out a way to help her realize that she has to make changes. She still has 5 years of school and it will be miserable with no friends. I know once high school is over they won't matter but we are so far away from have the end in sight. I need help to teach her how to relate to other girls. This is a hard time with all these girls going through puberty and they can be down right nasty. We have been through bullying and her dad hasn't seen her in 4 years and that is also adding into her her inability to relate to others. She seems to have this attitude that she is better and she won't compromise or listen. Any help or suggestions woudl be greatly appreciated.
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Every day I want to record three things that have given me pleasure. This 3BT site is the original Three Beautiful Things.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Show me, tell me and sitting down.
"Where? Show me."
He takes my hand, and puts it on a picture of breastfeeding expert Dr Jack Newman. I add it to our growing collection.
2. I'm cooking lunch, and Alec is having his usual 11.45 grump. At a suitable break, I tell him we can have a cuddle now. He pulls out a kitchen chair for me to sit down and says: "Bub-bub."
3. "We will be sitting down by 8.30 at this rate," I tell Nick. And sure enough, we are -- and better still, we're in bed by 9.45.
(Sorry for so many Alec beautiful things -- I'm just blown away by the communicating. I can't get over the way he's changed from this angry, shouting little thing who didn't like anything to a person who knows what he wants and can ask for it.)
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Oh, I remember those days when my son was learning to talk. It's amazing how much babies and toddlers learn in such a few years. They're geniuses compared to us. But hang on to your hat, Clare, by 3 or 4 years old they can talk your ears off.ReplyDelete
I love those splendid daily observations of life with a child!ReplyDelete
. . . and I applaud your plumbers for turning down the hot water, much safer for you all.
That Pinterest board is a hoot! Bo Xilai is the most deeply puzzling...ReplyDelete
:-) If I could understand him, he would be talking my ears off already!ReplyDelete
Thanks Mary, I'm glad you enjoy it.
Lucy, baffling, isn't it! He has sheets from the FT under his high chair, and will often look down and comment on the pictures. We did a double check by getting pictures of the buro up on Google Images and he specifically picked out Bo Xilai.
Isn't it wonderful how babies develop language. We are getting equal delight from our Granchildren. Don't apologise for 3 Alex things - he is a beautiful little person growing up.ReplyDelete
That is indeed quite remarkable (and I am rather impressed by a baby who reads the FT at mealtimes too), and just goes to show that, to a discerning eye, not all members of the Chinese politburo look the same...ReplyDelete


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1. Re: LR4: rotate videoLee Jay May 15, 2012 6:01 AM (in response to Kalles Kaviar)
No - use something like VirtualDub or similar.
2. Re: LR4: rotate videoKalles Kaviar May 15, 2012 3:30 PM (in response to Lee Jay)
Thanks but I need something for Mac...
3. Re: LR4: rotate videoLee Jay May 15, 2012 4:41 PM (in response to Kalles Kaviar)
Doesn't Apple have one of the i-whatever tools for that? i-video or i-movie or something?
4. Re: LR4: rotate videoDusty_underscore May 15, 2012 5:43 PM (in response to Kalles Kaviar)
Premiere Elements is best cheapest bet. I think PS CS might via video editing. I know last few versions will.
5. Re: LR4: rotate videoKalles Kaviar May 15, 2012 8:45 PM (in response to Dusty_underscore)
Thanks, I'll check them out
6. Re: LR4: rotate videoKalles Kaviar May 16, 2012 6:53 AM (in response to Kalles Kaviar)
I've managed to rotate the video in PS CS6 but when I want to save it there are no video file options, only the usual image file options. The only way to rotate the file was to make it a smart object, not sure exactly what that is but could be an issue...?
What to do?
7. Re: LR4: rotate videoDusty_underscore May 16, 2012 6:27 PM (in response to Kalles Kaviar)
Here are the steps, more or less. I also included a nice link to walk you through a few things. I seem to like to resolve things by helping quickly and also with an "under 5 minute" video approach to learn things. Cheers. - DP
In PS CS6:
1) File > Export > Render Video > Choose options
http://webvideouniversity.com/podcast/video/2012/03/23/how-to-edit-video-using-photoshop-c s6/
8. Re: LR4: rotate videoKalles Kaviar May 16, 2012 8:19 PM (in response to Dusty_underscore)
Thanks Dusty, that worked. Well, sort of. The top and bottom gets cropped but that's better than having to rotate the screen
I know I need to learn more about video formats (and PS) but I tried 3 different outputs, none with great result
The original clip is .MOV (180mb)
export as mpeg-4: bad quality and NO sound (on highest quality), small file (14Mb)
export as .MOV: VERY jerky to the point it's un-watchable but good sound (could be a screen issue?) and HUGE file (5.6Gb)
export as AVI: good quality but NO sound, very large file (2.8Gb)
Not sure why there was no sound in mpeg-4 and AVI. The settings indicated that the sound should be there...
9. Re: LR4: rotate videocraigst Mar 30, 2015 9:06 AM (in response to Kalles Kaviar)1 person found this helpful
I had this problem too (in LR5) but found the answer. I imported the movie into iMovie as a New Event. Then chose the entire clip, then chose the Crop tool, which brought up a couple of arrows that allow you to rotate it either clockwise or counter-clockwise. Then saved it as a New Project. From there you can share it back out as a .mov or .mv4 file back into your LR folder. Works perfectly: no cropping problem, no audio problem.


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May 17, 2013
Capital One Academic All-District At-Large First Teams
University of Minnesota sophomore swimmer Jessica Plant has been voted to the Capital One Academic All-District 6 At-Large First Team, as announced today by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
A three-time All-American, Plant is a classical civilization major with a 4.0 grade-point average. She was a member of Minnesota's 800 free relay team that placed eighth at the NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championships and also helped the Gophers claim their second-straight Big Ten Team Championship this season where she earned a spot of the All-Big Ten Second Team. As a freshman, Plant helped the Gophers' 800 free relay team place fifth at NCAAs and set a new school record with a time of 7:00.65.
Plant is just the sixth swimmer in program history to earn academic all-district honors and the first to be named to the first team since 2008. She joins Kaylee Jamison (2010), Jenny Shaughnessy (2007, 2008), Jenny Hasling (2007), Dana Baum (2003) and Uta Herrmann (1990, 1992) on the list of academic all-district selections.
First-Team Academic All-District honorees advance to the Capital One Academic All-America Team ballot, where first-, second- and third-team All-America Honorees will be selected later this month.
To be considered for the Capital One All-America Team, a student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.30 on a 4.00 scale, have reached at least sophomore academic standing at her current school, and be nominated by her sports information director.
The Women's At-Large program for Academic All-America includes the sports of bowling, crew, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, skiing, swimming and diving, tennis, and water polo. In its overall program, CoSIDA has honored more than 14,000 student-athletes as Academic All-Americans since 1952.
Gophers Place 10th at NCAA Meet
3/17/2018 - W. Swimming
The Gophers' 10th place finish came with a total of 157 points, which is the second most in program history,
Ramberg's Side of the Cinderella Story
3/17/2018 - W. Swimming
Minnesota's own Jessica Ramberg was part of NCAA history yesterday when 16 seed UMBC knocked off Virginia. She is Director of Strategic Media for the American East conference.
Gophers in Eighth Heading into Final Day of NCAAs
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The solution, by specialist providers Secured Signing, allows management to complete on-boarding and employment contracts for a workforce of over 2500 in a secure online environment with a legally binding digital signature from both parties.
"It's a new way of doing business, but it's really sped up our recruitment process and provided some great efficiencies without causing any technical headaches to implement," says H&R Block HR Manager, Bill Cashman.
"Paper was the bane of our lives, and we had been looking for a reliable and secure way to sign electronic documents for some time. Secured Signing's solution ticked all the boxes. We didn't have to change to or buy a specific HR system; it is an extension of our existing systems, so it was agile, quick, and easy to set up with great support from the Secured Signing team," says Mr. Cashman
Bill adds, "The Secured Signing solution has also been integrated with our background check process to be truly paperless from end to end."
Once an agreement is reached between an H&R Block District Manager and a potential new tax agent, a spreadsheet containing details of the new tax agent is uploaded to the Secured Signing service.
A single click then invites one or a thousand agents to fill-in On- Boarding forms and eSign their contract. The workflow generates an individualised agreement for each tax agent, sends reminders, manages the process, and enables participants to finish the process in minutes from anywhere, at any time, on any device. Upon completion, all parties including the company's Human Resource department, receives a copy of the signed agreement with detailed audit trail.
"We are proud to have been able to incorporate H&R Block's unique workflow with Secured Signing's innovative Personalised X509 PKI digital signature technology that certifies the signatory's authenticity, data integrity, and ensures non-repudiation," says Mike Eyal, Managing Director at Secured Signing.
"Our ability to deliver this bespoke solution for H&R Block is a great example of how Secured Signing is able to understand the business needs of the partners we work with, and then deliver to them a system that provides tangible results," says Mr. Eyal
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Losing control in joint ventures: The case of Building Schools for the Future
This research examines the governance, disclosure and accountability problems posed by the joint ownership form of Public Private Partnership (PPP) used to deliver the Labour government's Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme. The report adopts a case study method using four early schemes. The findings from this report suggest a number of recommendations for local and central government.
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When it comes to GPS navigation, Garmin is one of the most trusted names. Readers and members have voted Garmin as the most recognizable brand in the GPS industry in our Reader's Choice portion of our yearly Tech Awards. Garmin's StreetPilot app for the iPhone has been available Stateside for quite some time now and now, a year after, it is finally available locally for Singapore and Malaysia.
The app is available from Apple's App Store for US$29.99 (compatible only with iOS 4.0 or later) and this includes the StreetPilot navigation system as well as maps for both Singapore and Peninsula Malaysia. We decided to give it a spin to see if it's a worthy companion in our local usage.
For anyone who has ever used a Garmin GPS navigator, the interface of the Street Pilot will be instantly familiar. The main menu is classic Garmin, asking users "Where To?" or giving him or her the option of viewing the map.
Choosing "Where To?" brings up the usual selection of options such as "Points of Interest" and "Favorites" that are also found on regular Garmin GPS devices. The "Points of Interest" option is probably the one most users will select and we found it to be pretty intelligent in terms of providing relevant results. It managed to find tourism hotspots, popular food centers and even car workshops.
However, we found that the StreetPilot app can take sometimes take a long time to generate search results. On our iPhone 4S, there were instances where it could take as long as half a minute to generate results to our queries. This is an intermittent issue since there were also times when the app managed to give us results pretty quickly. This is puzzling given the amount of processing power the iPhone 4S has.
Actual navigation performance is as you'd expect from a Garmin. The maps have the familiar color scheme that screams Garmin; and it is easy to see while on the move, despite the iPhone's modest 3.5-inch screen. The StreetPilot app also has all the modern navigational aids such as lane assist, junction view and 3D maps. The app also features voice prompts as well, which we found to be clear and easy to understand. However, languages are limited to only English and Chinese.
And thanks to our iPhone 4S' powerful graphics capabilities, the StreetPilot app's map view is extremely fluid to use. Scrolling through the map and zooming in and out feels very fluid and responsive, more so than standalone Garmin GPS units that we've used in the past.
Since the StreetPilot app comes with both maps of Singapore and Malayisa, those thinking of using the app up north will be happy to know that the maps are downloaded directly into your iPhone, which means you can use the StreetPilot app in Malaysia without worrying about incurring data roaming charges (and vice-versa depending on your residency). However, this also means that the app takes up quite a bit of storage space - around 1.7GB! Other useful features to assist while driving on the highways of Singapore or Malaysia are Highway Mode and Exit Service. The former helps display names and distances of upcoming exits, toll stations and rest areas, while the latter compliments it by helping search for restaurants, accommodations and petrol stations along nearby exit points.
Overall, iPhone users who are considering getting a GPS device for their vehicles should highly consider the Garmin StreetPilot app option as an alternative if you don't mind the small display area. The app is easy to use and actual navigation performance is first-rate. The downsides is that it can sometimes take unbearably long to search for location based information and that additional map packs cannot be purchased to complement the app - you would need to download the respective Garmin app for that particular region.
At US$29.99 (around S$38), the StreetPilot app is considerably cheaper than most standalone GPS devices, yet it packs all the features and functionality you would expect from a decent full-fledged GPS device. Furthermore, this is a one-time fee and Garmin says that map updates will be available quarterly. To end, the Garmin StreetPilot app is a competent navigator and good value for money if you don't mind having the iPhone's limited screen size as your GPS display.
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With speculation regarding Toni Kroos' possible move to Manchester United gaining steam after Guardiola admitted his uncertainty over the midfielder's future, reports suggest that Toni Kroos has decided to stay put at Bayern Munich and will take a call on his future only after the World Cup.
As reported, after contract negotiations between Toni Kroos and Bayern Munich came to a halt due to the midfielder's wage demands, the German international had been linked with a possible move to Manchester United with David Moyes being spotted at Bayern's fixture against Borussia Moenchengladbach last Saturday. The transfer rumour was further fuelled after Kroos stormed off the pitch against Stuggart after having been substituted by the manager. Later Pep Guardiola admitted that though the player figured importantly in his plans, he was uncertain regarding his future.
While many believed that a last-day transfer for Toni Kroos was on the cards, METRO reveals that the young midfielder has decided to stay put at Bayern Munich, opting to take a call regarding his future only after the World Cup. According to the report, the 24 year old German midfielder argued against leaving the current European champions and will take a call regarding his future only after the World Cup.
With Toni Kroos' contract expiring in 2015, it will be interesting to see how the summer will transpire for the young attacking midfielder. Having established himself on the international stage, his contract negotiations with the club came to a halt as Bayern Munich refused to meet his increased wage demands. Though the midfielder has figured prominently in Guardiola's campaign, the club have been reluctant to indulge the midfielder. Manchester United have been linked heavily with the player, with reports emerging that David Moyes has proposed a £25 million transfer offer for the play-maker. Though it is clear that the midfielder will not be leaving Munich before the end of this season, Manchester United will clearly have a good chance of landing the midfielder in summer if Toni Kroos' contract negotiations continue to remain at a standstill.
Meanwhile, reports emerge that Tottenham Hotspurs have joined Inter Milan in the race to sign Nani from Manchester United.
As reported, Nani is very close to moving out of Old Trafford as the transfer window comes to a hectic close. According to reports, Inter Milan lead the race and are apparently negotiating with Manchester United over a possible move for the Portuguese winger on loan. But according to METRO, Inter Milan have found fierce rivals in Tottenham Hotspurs who are looking to strengthen their attack before the transfer window closes.
Reportedly, Tottenham Hotspurs' manager, Tim Sherwood, has marked out Nani as an important transfer target as he looks to increase his attacking options with the season entering its crucial stage. Though Manchester United have made it clear that Nani does not figure in their immediate plans, it is not certain as to which club will get to sign the Portuguese winger from Old Trafford. While Inter Milan are offering to cover the winger's wages while on loan, the transfer might tip in Spurs' favour as the London side plan to include a loan-offer according to METRO.
Having been over-looked by David Moyes in favour of Janujaz, Valencia and Young, Nani has made only 8 appearnces in the league this year. With the World Cup round the corner, the Portuguese is understandably looking for a starting position and has been linked Juventus and Inter Milan before Tottenham Hotspurs joined the fray. Having let Lewis Holtby sign for Fulham, Tottenham have 'cleared the space' for Nani to move in. But the move remains highly doubtful as Manchester United are unlikely to add to their rival's arsenal with the season turning extremely competitive. The transfer window closes in a couple of hours and it will be interesting which way Nani will be heading come tomorrow.


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This material is excerpted from the paper Information Technology and Information Network for Strengthening Industrial Property Administration by Dato V.L. Kandan appearing in Intellectual Property in Asia & the Pacific No.54. July_September 1997. In future, we shall try to publish a detailed account on the MSC a concept which has attracted world wide attention.
- Editor
The Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) is a designated zone measuring 15 by 40 kilometers which stretches from the Kuala Lumpur City Center (or the KLCC) in the north to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang in the south.
The MSC is separheaded by Putrajaya, the future Federal Administrative Center and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Both are currently under construction and will be installed with state-of-the art communication and IT infrastructure.
Putrajaya will serve as a catalyst to this transformation. One of the goals during the currency of the Seventh Plan is to subject all government ministries and agencies to the adoption of IT. Examples enumerated in the Plan include the client/server technology, computer networks and image processing.
Their adoption will respectively improve efficiency, connectivity, resource and information sharing as well as expediting document handling and verification. As a consequence, the administration of industrial property will be fortified by trailing the paths of these developments.
The MSC is designed to be a comprehensive strategic plan with the ultimate objective of converting the old system of administration and communication to the most updated and advanced IT system. This is mammoth project undertaken by Malaysia as its IT industry is still a relatively young one. As the country's use of IT will concentrate predominantly on the MSC, it is a testing ground for a nationwide implemntation of multimedia technologies.
The MSC will definitely bolster the IT industry in Malaysia and aims at increasing the effectiveness of multimedia in the role of administration as well as creating supply and demand for the Malaysian multimedia industry on a global scale. The infrastructure which is essential to accommodate the so-called information superhighway consists of fibre optics, satellite and wireless technology.
To date, Malaysia has launched two of its own satellites, MEASAT I and II. It has also invested RM 20.3 billion and will further allocate approximately RM 25.4 billion in the execution of the MSC and related projects.
The long term outcome of these efforts is to transform Malaysia into an IT hub so as to attract international companies to set up their regional headquarters in the country and establish a global network of manufacturing and management activities. This will enhance the commercial viability of Malaysia and indirectly boost the development of industrial property.
The MSC encap-sulates seven "Flagship Applications". The more important aspect lies in the Multimedia Development Flagship Applications consisting of the Electronic Government, The Multi-Purpose Card, Smart Schools and Telemedicine. The remaining three are under the Multimedia Environment Flagship Application. They are the R&D Cluster, the Worldwide Manufacturing Webs and Borderlines Marketing.
Assigned to each Flagship Application is the development of a "Concept Request For Proposals" (CREPs) which describes the requirements of identified pilot applications. These give considerable leeway to private companies in submitting innovative solutions to the various projects undertaken. The CRFPs will attract leading multimedia companies and encourage collaboration and technology transfer. Focus will be directed at the four Multimedia Development Flagship Applications as they set the foundation to the MSC project.
The Electronic Government is integral to the construction of Putrajaya. The key emphasis is on connectivity and this entails the use of multimedia to create greater accessibility and better communication on an inter-governmental level. The pilot applications include the licensing and related vehicle services and utility payment, electronic procurement, the Prime Minister's Office - Generic office environment, human resource management information systems and project monitoring system.
Enhancing productivity in the public sector is a primary goal and it is believed that there will be a roll-on effect on the productivity in the private sector. This will in turn promote the progress of industrial property through a vibrant economy and an effective administration.
Once the Electronic Government is in place with the fundamental structure installed, it is only imminent that the patents, trade mark and industrial design registries echo this development. The advantages to be reaped from such an advanced electronic system are manifold. The compilation of databases will provide the necessary and complete information relating to patents, trade marks or designs at a push of a button, metaphorically speaking.
The multi-purpose card is another significant project that integrates the microchip technology into the daily transactions with both the government and private agencies. The pilot applications will initially be divided into the chip application and the access key application. The former application subdivides into the government related card which deals with national identification, driving license, immigration and others while the payment card handles electronic cash. In time, both will be combined into one.
It remains to be seen how the creation of such a card system serves its purpose in industrial property development but one can foresee the use of a card or a simple mechanism to effect applications and register information in the future.
The Smart Schools are aimed, among others, at producing a thinking workforce that is technologically literate. This will definitely be a positive move towards human resource development and more specifically, the generation of IT- skilled and intelligent personnel to serve the expanding area of industrial property. The government has projected an initial number of 90 smart schools, 4 in the capital and 86 nationwide. A full conversion of the present schools into the smart system is estimated to take a total of 2 years.
The Telemedicine on the other hand attempts to create a nation of healthy citizens by providing better access to medical facilities and advice and inculcating a sense of personal responsibility towards one's health.
The current Registries are already located within the MSC radius and it is only imminent that they reap the benefits of the latest IT development although plans revamping the Registries to incorporate the IT technology have yet to materialize.
Among the steps taken by the Government in ensuring the smooth progress of the MSC is the introduction of the Malaysian Cyberlaws, which have been mentioned earlier. To reiterate, they consist of the Computer Crimes Act, the Digital Signature Act and the Telemedicine Act. The Copyright Act has also been amended to confer protection on the IT related rights.


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Arctic Exploration Edit
Unless we know for sure that "Arctic Exploration" was suppose to be an organization, and not something else, we shouldn't state it is. It seems just as likely that the full name of the ship could have been "Arctic Exploration 1". - Archduk3 21:38, September 1, 2011 (UTC)
- For me, this ship and the story is silly. Earth Sciences Institute sends a starship (a starship!?) to the Arctic Region on Earth where they discover the remains of a Borg sphere supposedly shot down by the Enterprise-E. Then, after assimilation, this starship leaves Earth and is intercepted by the 22nd century Enterprise. There are far too many problems with this story. I attempt to understand the need for the writers to introduce a threat into Enterprise, but this approach eludes me. I apologize for going on a tangent, but the premise for this episode has always seemed to me that the writers were conceptually lazy and were trying too hard to connect this series with the Trek continuity. A few changes - place the crash on an another world, for example, might have helped the episode. Anyhow, on John Eaves' blog this ship is called a Federation Arctic Exploration Surveyship. Of course, this muddies the water considerably. The sentence in question reflects my thinking in that I thought of largest to smallest: Earth Sciences Institute:Arctic Exploration|A-6 Excavation Team. I am thinking that Arctic Exploration may be a branch, or institute, within the ESI. A situation perhaps mirrored by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. (Further complicating the matter, the insignia for the team identifies them as belonging to Arctic Archaeology, Team 3.) It's a mess, but then the whole episode is a mess.Throwback 03:38, September 2, 2011 (UTC)
A bit of a tangent here, but do we have a clear view of the team's patch? Team 3 might explain the difference between the number of names on it and the number of Humans at the site and on the ship.
That said, there is so much wrong with Federation Arctic Exploration Surveyship that it's just easier to ignore that bit. It should be noted that the ship was labeled with Arctic Exploration, but anything more than that is pushing into speculation, since we simply don't know what that meant. The fact it's on a starship suggests that it might be for more than just exploration on Earth, which would put it above the Earth Sciences Institute. - Archduk3 04:03, September 2, 2011 (UTC)


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Presto Studios was a computer game developer founded in 1991 to create science fiction-themed adventure games. In 1999 they developed and released Star Trek: Hidden Evil. The company was shut down in 2002 for business, financial, and personal reasons.
They were best known for creating the award-winning The Journeyman Project series and for developing the third game in the Myst series – Myst III: Exile.
External linksEdit
- Presto Studios Archives – archived web site
- Presto Studios at Wikipedia


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- Stanglwirt
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Horses have always played a major role in the history of Stanglwirt. Today, the guests of the biohotel are fascinated by the precious Lipizzaner horses.
For a long time Stanglwirt has been a popular address for holidaymakers with high quality standards. But when Balthasar Hauser started bidding for the "million-stallion" Pluto Verona at the Austrian TV charity gala "Licht ins Dunkel" and continued to bid until he could take the noble Lipizzaner horse with fiery eyes to Tyrol, the biohotel in Tyrol became the talk of the entire country.
But the sensational purchase of this horse was just the beginning. Pluto Verona has become the progenitor of one of the few private Lipizzaner studs in Austria, which currently consists of 20 horses and attracts aficionados from around the world. More perfectly trained, warm-blooded horses were added to the stud, as well as horses from guests, who take dressage and show jumping courses at Stanglwirt.
Those who do not want to ride can watch the noble spectacle comfortably from the "Auf der Tenne" bar. Its huge picture windows provide a perfect view of the square where the horses are trained. Like everything else at Stanglwirt, the stud has a deeper meaning than being just another attraction for guests.
Balthasar Hauser explains: "Horses have always played a major role in the history of Stanglwirt."
At the turn of the 17th and the 18th century they even played a decisive role. Christian Stangl was the host of Stanglwirt at that time and he built a garage for carts.
This was a smart move: not only did it initiate an economic revival, it was also the reason why he got his much sought after full gastronomic license, despite the opposition of his competitors. It also helped that the inclination of important connecting roads started right at Stangl wirt. It is no wonder that the carters chose the inn to fortify themselves with food and drink for the journey and change their horses.
Today, horses are neither used for transportation nor for farming, therefore Stanglwirt now provides the perfect environment for horseback riding. And because white is Balthasar Hauser's favourite colour, the breeding of the noble Lipizzaner horses was the obvious choice.


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Founded in 2012, welcome to the incubator dedicated to the hospitality industry
Our Business Incubator supports start-ups entering the hospitality industry. Our team's mission is to help you create and develop your start-up by offering a portfolio of services tailored to your early-stage needs.
The Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne launched the first business incubator dedicated to hospitality in 2009 with the support of Gebert Rüf Stiftung and has since supported a range of diverse entrepreneurial projects.


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