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Nature Notes: A Lily by Any Other Name
Vicki Bustamante of Montauk is a naturalist of the old school, well-versed in both flora and fauna.
I've been with her on several Christmas bird counts and if it weren't for her fine ears and excellent eyesight, I, who kept the list, would have finished with a paltry one.
She can propagate just about any native plant. If she hasn't grown it from a cutting, seed, or shoot, it's probably because she has yet to see it. I told her about a group of persimmons growing in Northwest and she went there, found some fruit, and within a year she was growing persimmons. She is adept at finding species that don't belong on Long Island, such as the alternate-leaved dogwood she discovered amid a tangle of brush and other trees next to the state parkway to the Montauk Lighthouse.
She can do the opposite as well. I told her about the only green ash trees I knew growing wild on the South Fork. She went to the spot, the house next to Oyster Pond west of the Lighthouse, looked at the trees, spoke to the occupant. I was right; they were green ashes. But I was wrong about them growing wild; they were planted by members of the Lindley family, who once lived there.
Her latest discovery, although perhaps not original, blew my mind: a carpet of trout lilies stretching almost as far as the eye could see near Big Reed Pond, east of Lake Montauk and west of Oyster Pond. I'd reconnoitered that very same area on many occasions looking for a trillium that Jim Ash had found growing there. I found neither the trillium nor the trout lilies. Not that these lilies, Erythronium americanum, are rare throughout the Northeast. In fact they are quite common, but not on Long Island. Dennis Magee and Harry Ahles in their "Flora of the Northeast" don't include them on their Long Island range map, but show many spots where they grow in New England.
Fernald's "Gray's Manual of Botany," for a half a century the college botany textbook of choice covering eastern America, lists Erythronium americanum as occurring on Long Island ("L.I.") and Homer House's 1923 "Wildflowers of New York State" includes it along with a very nice color plate. But Norman Taylor, who wrote the definitive work on the plants of Montauk in the same year, "The Vegetation of Long Island Part 1: The Vegetation of Montauk," did not include it in his list of lily species found there. He did include three species in the genus Lilium, only one of which, the Turk's-cap-lily, can be found there today.
There are at least 23 species in the genus Erythronium in North America, most of which are western. The most common one in the West is the dogtooth violet, a misnomer borrowed from the only European species in the genus, which is violet. Its flower is yellow like the trout lily's. These two species cover all of the West and all of the East, respectively, not quite meeting up with each other in the middle of the country.
The name trout lily is said to come from the spotted and blotched green leaves, resembling the spotted and blotchiness of the native brook trout of the east. The one that Vicki found and photographed is also called the fawn lily, again, having to do with the spottiness of the leaves. In some parts it is known as the adder's-tongue lily, according the flower's protruding dark-tipped stamens.
One of the unusual characteristics of the yellow trout lily is its ability to colonize a very large area starting with one plant that sends out underground stems, rhizomes, to start another one the next year and so on in all directions until there is monoculture carpet. Thus, one may find only a few flowers per acre. It does produce seed, but the underground reproduction is much quicker and much less subject to predation by foraging animals, say, deer, which do a job on lilies and orchids in general. Who needs flowers and seeds, when the alternative is better? Phragmites and many other invasives use the same monoclonal asexual technique to take over a territory.
A white-flowered species, Erythronium albidum, has similar reproductive abilities, but is much less common, and, as far as I know, does not occur on Long Island, although it grows throughout much of eastern North America. Its scarcity may have to do with its widely known medicinal properties. It has been used as an emetic, treatment for gout, and a wound healer when used in a compress. Certain American Indian groups used it as a contraceptive. Onondaga women would chew on the leaves in the spring to avoid birthing in the frigid winter. This medicinal use is not so different than the use of certain orchid species by Australian aborigine women to limit reproduction.
The yellow trout lily of Montauk may have similar properties. Thus it is a pity that it thrives only in the early spring, after which, the leaves shrivel up. If it were abundant nine months of the year as some other herbs are, possibly, we wouldn't have as many deer around as we do now.
I have to stop, my gout is killing me.
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SLiPWire is a thermoplastic high heat-resistant nylon-coated (THHN) cable jacketed with a self-lubricating polymer that the company says provides an improved, lower coefficient of friction. The cable uses the company's True Sequential Footage technology, a sequentially printed cable reel that provides accurate wire length with each cut. In addition, the product also uses the Max Print identification system to quickly identify the size of the cable.
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Bonding lugs
The Eritech brand of solar bonding lugs bonds the frames and mounting structures of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with NEC requirements. Corrosion-resistant and galvanically compatible with copper grounding conductors and aluminum PV module frames, the lugs are supplied with the required mounting hardware. According to the company, the stamped product has a lay-in feature that allows the positioning of the grounding conductor along multiple frames prior to securing the wire, and the same hex head power driver can be used to install the lug to the frame and secure the wire into the lug.
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Lighting control relays
This line of Trinetics remote-control outdoor circuit (RCOC) relays and accessories includes five offerings. The RLY Series is a compact relay designed for "tight fit" applications and to replace throwaway or difficult-to-repair sealed units. The MR Series has an electromagnetic design and features high-compression, low-audible noise, and minimum eddy current heating. The MTR Series features maintenance-free, hermetically sealed mercury tube contactors that the company says eliminate contactor wear issues and concerns. For situations where multiple breaker-protected lighting circuits are required, the Lighting Control Centers line is offered, while Group Lighting Control products feature a single RCOC relay combined with the company's oil or vacuum switch to provide primary side control of one or more transformers in wide area lighting circuit applications.
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Mounting brackets
LV1LP nonmetallic mounting brackets are suitable for installing low-voltage Class 2 wiring and seating wall plates flush with the mounting surface. The single-gang, low-profile bracket is designed for installations using ½-in. or 5/8-in. drywall installed on cast concrete or concrete block walls with furring strips. For existing construction, the product adjusts to fit ¼-in. to 1-in. wall thicknesses
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Portable generators
The GP Series of portable generators is now 15% smaller than previous models. The generators feature covered outlets for protection from outdoor elements and, depending on the model, include an easy-to-read fuel gauge, hour meter with maintenance resets, dual 120V outlets and a 30A twist lock with circuit breaker protection, and a fold-down locking handle for portability. Other features include oversized steel tube cradles and low oil shutdown. In addition, the GP15000E and GP17500E models feature the company's OHVI engines with pressurized oil lubrication.
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Compression connectors and tools
This product line includes F, BNC, and RCA compression connectors and tools. The compression connectors are fine-tuned to the company's coaxial cable tolerances and exceed SCTE Standards for signal ingress, egress, and water migration. Other features include three 360° compression rings and a visual confirmation of cable entry. For BNC and RCA connectors, a pop-up pin visually confirms a proper termination and contact point. The ergonomic compression tool is constructed from aircraft-grade materials and requires no calibration when changing connector or cable types. The tool offering also includes two stripping tools (one for standard RG/59U and RG/6U and one for mini coax RGB cable).
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Cable feeder
The 6810 cable feeder has been updated in order to be more effective when used with low-friction cables, according to the company. The cable feeder now features tires that are capable of operating pressures up to 50 psi compared to 22 psi for the previous tires. For users who already own a 6810 and want to upgrade to the new tires, a package of two tires and wheels, along with instructions for making the conversion, is available.
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In-ground luminaire
The DB8 is a specification-grade, in-ground adjustable luminaire that provides enhanced resistance to the effects of in- or above-ground corrosion, UV radiation, climate and storms, and frequent pedestrian walkovers. Available with a cool lens option that is suitable for high pedestrian contact areas when the unit is illuminated, the product features 360° rotation and 15° aiming. In addition, the product is ETL- and CETL-listed for wet locations, direct burial, and concrete pour, and meets IP65 or IP67 requirements.
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Ceiling lamp holder
Suitable for use in closets, workrooms, basements, storage areas, utility rooms, and attics, this fluorescent ceiling lamp holder features an occupancy sensor that automatically turns lights on or off in response to movement in the room. No wall switch is required, and a green LED indicator light blinks when motion is detected. Four knockout holes on the box, with a self-contained sensor, provide a 284° field of view. In addition, the device automatically turns off after 3 min of inactivity and features a design that prohibits users from inserting light bulbs that are not energy efficient. Designed to reduce the risk of fire in closets and closed spaces, the product can also be used in open, indoor spaces.
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Protective eye wear
Two products have been added to the Smith & Wesson line of protective eye wear. The 44 Magnum safety glasses feature a cut-to-shape, distortion-free, one-piece lens, flexible nose piece that conforms to different nose shapes, and vents on the temples to help increase air flow. Aviator protective glasses are designed to resemble eye wear traditionally worn outside the workplace. Features include a cut-to-shape, distortion-free, one-piece lens and a rugged structure with a nylon frame. Both styles are available with several different lens tints for different light settings. They also feature a gender-neutral design.
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Feeder cable
Stabiloy FeederPlex HS XHHW-2 and Widestrip HS XHHW-2 aluminum alloy feeder cable products are designed for commercial, institutional, and industrial building applications. FeederPlex HS XHHW-2 is a factory-produced, plexed assembly of XHHW-2 conductors that are color-coded for phase identification with a cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation that the company says provides up to a 50% reduction in pulling force compared to standard paralleled single conductors installed with pulling lubricants. Widestripe HS XHHW-2 is a single, phase identified, aluminum alloy cable that also features cross-linked polyethylene.
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Impact driver and wrench
Weighing about 2 lb, the 12 Volt MAX* Lithium-ion (Li-ion) ¼-in. impact driver and 3/8-in. impact wrench feature a contoured grip and three LED lights. The DCF815S2 impact driver delivers 950 in./lb of torque, features a ¼-in. hex chuck that allows users to push the bit in with one hand to lock it in place, accepts 1-in. bit tips, and includes a belt clip. The DCF813S2 impact wrench features a 3/8-in. hog ring anvil and delivers 1,150 in./lb of torque. The DCF815S2 kit includes one impact driver, two battery packs, one 40-min charger, one bit tip, one belt hook, and a contractor bag. The DCF813S2 kit includes two Li-ion battery packs, a 40-min charger, and a contractor bag.
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LED luminaire
The Mercmaster enclosed and gasketed LED luminaire offers a 60,000-hr service life as well as instant-on and silent operation, according to the company. Featuring a compact, low profile that is suitable for installation in low clearance areas, applications for the Class I, Div. 2, and Class I, Zone 2 NEC-rated luminaire include hazardous and non-hazardous locations. In addition, the product features a NEMA 4X-rated housing, guards, and mounting hoods made from copper-free cast aluminum and protected by an epoxy powder coat. All exposed hardware is stainless steel, and the fixture's construction is free of any hazardous materials, including mercury. Hinge and bolt construction offers 360° compression at all points on the ballast housing gasket.
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Enclosure cabinets
Two 12U models have been added to the SmartRack line of wall-mount rack enclosure cabinets: the SRW12US33 with extended depth and heavy-duty construction and the SRW12USG with a Plexiglas front door insert. Suitable for housing IT equipment in areas where floor space is limited, both models can be fitted with an optional Rolling Caster Kit for conversion to floor-standing units that can easily be rolled out of the way.
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Clamp meter
This upgraded version of the TightSight clamp meter features high-frequency rejection (HFR) to assure accuracy when measuring in noisy electrical environments or with complex waveforms, according to the company. Other upgrades include a hardened meter case and dial construction as well as an on-screen low-battery indicator that warns users 1 hr before power shuts off. In addition, the product is available in four models: 660A with or without DC current measurement and 1,000A with or without DC current measurement.
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Data loggers
The HOBO U12 line of data loggers can now measure and record kilowatts, air velocity, gauge pressure, differential pressure, DC current, and other energy and environmental parameters. The expanded measurements are possible through the introduction of a compact power adapter that enables users to power external sensors that require 12V excitation power. The adapter can also power any user-supplied external sensor that requires up to 400mA at 12VDC. According to the company, the product can record data unattended for days, weeks, or months, storing up to 43,000 measurements.
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Generator switchboard
The GenTower generator connection switchboard allows users to immediately restore power. The stand-alone product connects to a mobile generator via color-coded quick connects feeding the main power system without emergency modifications. Rated up to 4,000A at 65k AIC, the unit connects either by cabling to the lugs on the main switchboard (if tap connections are in place) with hard bus connection to company-approved switchboards or through a feeder breaker.
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Expansion fitting
The AXB expansion fitting is designed to permit linear movement in conduit runs caused by thermal expansion to prevent conduit buckling or disconnection. Featuring an internal bonding jumper that eliminates the need for an external jumper, the corrosion-resistant, hot-dipped galvanized outer casing is rated watertight. In addition, no disassembly is required during installation, and the outer casing slides open to allow fast inspections of the jumper. Available sizes include ½ in. through 2 in. with 4-in. and 8-in. movement.
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LED luminaires
Offered in multiple lumen packages, LEDgend Roadway LED luminaires offer precise optical control and an optimized thermal management system. According to the company, the luminaires emit zero uplight to reduce light pollution. In addition, the units feature a light engine designed to restrict the direct view of the individual LEDs. Designed for a minimum 80,000 hr of operation in a 40°C ambient temperature, an optional dual driver system boosts driver life to approximately 100,000 hr and incorporates an electronic transfer switch that senses current on the main driver and automatically switches to the auxiliary driver if necessary. The auxiliary driver will not energize until needed, and a built-in time delay eliminates nuisance switching.
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Overload relays
The C440 and XT electronic overload relays include integral ground fault protection and communications capabilities in a single, compact device. Featuring a universal design developed for global use, the overload relays include an LED display that offers easy-to-see indication of device status and fault indication. Additional product highlights include selectable motor protection features, including trip class, ground fault detection, phase imbalance, and full load current (FLA) adjustment (5-to-1). Furthermore, they can integrate into plant management systems to allow network monitoring and asset protection.
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Current probes
The PRO-flex ACP (Tridra) Series of 3-phase AC current probes combine three flexible Pro-flex brand Rogowski coil current sensors into a single package. The current probes are offered in models measuring up to 3,000A and 6,000A per phase, respectively. Each unit is equipped with a signal conditioning module with switch-selected 1x, 10x, and 100x attenuation settings. Other features include a friction-fit coupling instead of a latch mechanism, frequency response of 20kHz, smaller cable diameter, low capacitance, and high output sensitivity.
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Energy software platform
The EDSA Power Analytics Gateway (EPAG) software platform allows electrical energy monitoring and management systems from major vendors to exchange data. When used with the company's PaladinLiveor Paladin Smart Grid platforms, the product aggregates the real-time data being generated by formerly proprietary equipment and systems within a user's infrastructure. Instead of monitoring complex financial data, the product compares power readings from components throughout the network back to their corresponding component specifications in the original design model. Any variations are automatically detected and communicated in clear summary fashion.
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The Fiber Raceway System has been upgraded to allow users to better tailor the system to their specific application. New available standard colors include yellow, orange, and black. Grey is also available by special order. In addition, Visio stencils of components and application notes are now available at the company's website, www.leviton.com. Standard sizes include 2 in. × 2 in., 4 in. × 4 in., 4 in. × 8 in. or 4 in. × 12 in., while 2 in. × 4 in. and 2 in. × 8 in. components are available by special order.
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These 150kW, 180kW, and 200kW diesel-fueled industrial gen-sets now include an enhanced digital controller, enclosure improvements, and fuel tank upgrades, according to the company. Through a variety of factory-available accessories and options, the gen-sets offer a state/local code-ready fuel tank as it relates to diesel fuel storage. Tank accessories include: fuel port fill/spill containment devices, high fuel switch warning systems, and a 12-ft-high emergency vent.
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Door safety hardware
Type C361 door interlocking safety handle and roller kits are designed for use with 3P Series molded-case circuit breakers (MCCBs). When connected to an MCCB, the safety interlock handles secure an SDN Series NEMA 12 disconnect enclosure to protect against unauthorized entry while the breaker is in the ON position. In addition, the door interlocking safety roller kit is available for enclosures more than 36 in. tall.
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RICHMOND has opened its doors to its future, but it will be the disappointment of the past two seasons that drives coach Damien Hardwick as he and his players fly to Cairns on Monday.
As the Tigers head north to what will be a humid pre-season camp, they are unsure of the extent of the latest hamstring concern hovering over key defender Dylan Grimes, who left training on Friday with soreness in his left leg.
Soreness would not normally faze teams in November, but the 21-year-old has had his past two seasons ended by hamstring injuries.
Richmond said on Sunday that Grimes would remain in Melbourne and was likely to have scans on Monday.
Grimes has suffered severe hamstring injuries in the past two Dreamtime matches against Essendon; the 2011 setback ended his season, while this year he missed the next five games.
A recurrence against Adelaide in round 14 prompted Richmond to send the 17-game player to Germany to see soft-tissue specialist Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt, who injected actovegin - an extract of calf's blood - into the muscles. Grimes did not play again in 2012 but had shown encouraging signs of recovery this pre-season.
Richmond will spend 10 days in Cairns, giving its players a strong fitness base before Christmas and allowing its four draftees to get to know their new teammates.
Midfielders Nick Vlastuin and Kamdyn McIntosh, ruckman Liam McBean and forward Matthew McDonough were welcomed to Tigerland at a function on Sunday, and the club's first pick, Vlastuin, said the camp was ideally timed.
''It's worth a month if you stay with them for 10 days straight, so I'm looking forward to it,'' he said.
Vlastuin, the No. 9 pick overall, is from Eltham, in Collingwood's heartland - his family lives a few doors up from the Shaws - but he was rapt to be drafted by a Melbourne club, especially one seemingly on the rise.
His task over the next year will be to challenge for a berth in the centre square alongside Trent Cotchin, Brett Deledio and Dustin Martin. Richmond's recruiters and coach like the approach the 18-year-old brings to his game.
''They said they just went after competitive players,'' Vlastuin said.
''Damien Hardwick, the player he used to be, just competitive and hard-edged … I think that would have stood out.
''I've been pretty competitive since I was young; I just hate losing. So I think they would have liked that about me.''
Melbourne, meanwhile, expects recruit Chris Dawes to resume training this week after suffering a calf strain at training last week.


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The spectre of Tom Ford still hangs heavily over Gucci, all these years after he left the label and well into the era of Frida Giannini's success at the Italian house's helm. Giannini's brought with her a quieter, for feminine version of Gucci sex appeal, but my louche expectations are still largely intact, even when it comes to something as sexually neutral as handbags. The Ford accessories era at Gucci was characterized by heavily embellished horsebit bags, and even long after he left, the look endured in many ways.
Gucci's accessories have been changing slowly since then, and Gucci Fall 2012 offers what may be the most distinct departure yet. Where small, showy bags and logo pieces had once been the brand's primary stock and trade, this season brings with it a selection of large, neutral leather totes, all of which have almost no obvious external branding to speak of except for a sedate pieces of stirrup, horsebit or bamboo hardware here and there. Even the runway portion of the collection is relatively simple functional, if slightly more textured. Check out our favorites from the collection after the jump and let us know if you like the direction in which Gucci is headed.
Gucci Soft Stirrup Brocade Shoulder Bag, $2300 via Neiman Marcus
Gucci Calf Hair Lady Stirrup Top Handle Bag, $3400 via Neiman Marcus
Gucci Soft Stirrup Shoulder Bag, $1950 via Neiman Marcus
Gucci Ribot Shoulder Bag, $1490 via Neiman Marcus
Gucci Bold Bamboo Clutch, $1790 via Neiman Marcus
Gucci Duilio Top Handle Horsebit Bag, $2800 via Neiman Marcus
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Chatham's accelerated, one-year MFA in Film & Digital Technology program is focused on advanced project work in a range of media production areas, principally film/video, interactivity, and the web. It is designed to extend and develop students' experiences and knowledge in the field of media production and their understanding of creative and critical practice within the media industries.
Chatham's program is one of the few accelerated MFA programs in the United States that includes both film and digital technology. Students in this graduate program are encouraged to explore project work in a range of media production areas to explore the blurred boundaries between previously separate media production forms. Students will focus on developing their understanding of how emerging concepts such as interactivity, connectivity and convergence of emerging technologies such as DVD and interactive video are creating new creative possibilities, production processes, and delivery systems for more traditional forms of media production, such as film and video.


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Merle Haggard Hospitalized for Pneumonia
Country legend Merle Haggard hadn't been feeling well in recent days, but chose to press on with a run of tour stops across the south. The illness caught up with him on Tuesday night, however, as Haggard was hospitalized for pneumonia just minutes before he was scheduled to begin a set in Macon, Ga.
Tonight's show in Columbus, Ga. has also been canceled, the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports. Frank Mull, Haggard's tour manager, tells the paper the 74-year-old hadn't been feeling his best since they left California last week, although he wouldn't specifically say what was ailing the Country Music Hall of Famer. We now know that he's suffering from pneumonia.
This is the 'Okie in Muskogee' singer's second trip to the hospital while on tour in the last six months. In August he spent a night in a Ft. Worth, Texas area hospital for tests, but returned home the next day. This came after a relatively long period of good health for Haggard, who beat lung cancer in 2008.
Haggard's 77th studio album, 'Working in Tennessee,' was released on Oct. 4. There is no indication on his website that this weekend's shows in Paducah, Ky., Lula, Miss. and Ft. Worth, Texas will be canceled or postponed.


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What can governments do to bridge the gap between producers and users of budget information
In the fiscal transparency arena, people often hear two conflicting claims. First, governments complain that few people take advantage of fiscal information that they make publicly available. Many countries - including fragile and low-income countries such as Togo and Haiti – have been opening up their budgets to public scrutiny by making fiscal data available, often through web portals.
Increasing the supply of fiscal information, however, often does not translate to the adequate demand and usage required to bring some of the intended benefits of transparency such as increased citizen engagement, and accountability. Providing a comprehensive budget dataset to the public does not guarantee that citizens, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the media will start digging through the numbers.


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On Friday, Beer Blotter offered its 300th post! Over less than a year has elapsed since we first went public on BeerBlotter.com. We have a had a blast so far, and we look forward to much more ahead.
In almost 11 months, we have managed to put up more than 300 stories (this article is #302). From our editor's first beer review of Lazy Magnolia's Jefferson Stout to Mark Leavens' review of sandwich board art over at Atlantic Crossing — we have come a long way.
While we look forward to big changes over here, we wanted to take a look into the past and discuss the three biggest, and most memorable, moments in our short history. We have visited Belgium, Holland, France, Canada, San Diego, San Francisco, New Orleans, Cleveland, New York, Washington DC, Portland, Chicago and more — all in that 11 month period.
These three moments stick out the most:
#3 – Beer Blotter Spawns From the New Orleans Beer Arrival & A Chicago Surprise
If you have ever visited New Orleans, you are probably aware that its almost impossible to find a good beer. You are almost assured of being stuck drinking some fruity concoction of a massive amount of liquor. Not anymore.
We visited New Orleans in the beginning of last November with little knowledge of any beer scene. But, we stumbled our way through bar after bar and discovered that craft beer does exist. In fact, we were floored with what we found; hope for a good future was established.
While we were in New Orleans, our editor was surprised with a no notice flight up to Chicago. It was her first visit — and a great opportunity to see an amazing world of craft beer. We visited the Publican, drank Three Floyds at the Map Room, bought a bounty of beer at Binnys and took in a Browns v. Bears game, before returning to New Orleans.
Upon returning, we decided to launch this site. Beer Blotter was born over a pint of Lazy Magnolia Jefferson Stout and NOLA Hopitoulas at the Avenue Pub. From that moment — 300 articles followed.
#2 – The Crew Visits West Flanders
The entire crew decided to throw down and take an excursion to Belgium, back in March. We planned the trip for a period of 12 months, holding epic Belgian beer tastings once a week until we left. As part of the trip, we decided to visit Germany, France and Holland as well.
Every day was filled with splendor. From the iconic bottle shops, to the revolutionary brewers, Belgium brought us to our knees. We saw Cantillon in Brussels, visited Moeder Lambis during its opening week, drank gallons at De Molen, sorted through bottles at Paters Vaetje, and gifted a Pliny the Elder to Hane at De Gans.
But, nothing was more epic than a one day visit to West Flanders. I had caught a pretty vicious cold that had put me out of commission for a few days, but I refused to allow it to defeat my trip to Westvleteren to catch Westy 12. I sucked it up, chugged some orange juice, bought some nose spray (so i could taste again) and we took off for West Flanders.
When we arrived at the Saint Sixtus Abbey in Westvleteren — my cold cleared up. Whether this was an amazing intervention of the almighty himself or simply an incredulous recovery — we will never know. But, it all came together as my first Westy 12 was placed in front of me.
From there, we trucked on to St. Bernardus, visited a brewer's cottage in Woesten, drove to France to sample Escambeq's best (with a brewer who could not speak English), drank De Struisse's finest in a living room at De Zon and enjoyed splendid wonders from the private collection of Alvinne's owner. I'm unsure that this day could ever be eclipsed.
#1 – The Closing of Water Street Brewing & Alehouse
The number one moment is not a happy one. But, it certainly had a profound effect on me.
For days I labored over visiting my favorite beer spot before it would shut its doors, for the final time. In the end, I didn't go. The horror was too much for me to handle.
If you never got a chance to read the hardest post I ever typed, take a gander now. For purposes of brevity, I will not relive the words that came to mind when I head that Water Street Brewing would close down. But if you were around me for those few days — you know it was always in my mind.
Bars come and go — that is for sure. Some bars leave way too early; that was the case with Water Street. Because of a legal spat that keeps the former Water Street brewing space vacant to this day (we just saw the space this past weekend and its still not even close to re-lease), Water Street was forced into early retirement.
But, like all great combatants, Water Street may rise again. Their Facebook page has provided snippets of hope to those of us who yearn to have Queen Nina pour us another IPA. Recently, Nina announced that Strange Brewfest would return this year! This was an amazingly welcoming sign that Water Street is still alive and kicking — somewhere.
300 More.
300 posts of Beer Blotter has brought us this far and we vow to keep it going. In the next month, we hope to have our new site running, filled with gobs of media and more user friendly resources.
Stick with us, please. We've enjoyed your company.
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
I for Is it OK to take stuff out of packets?
I've bought some long life milk in packs of six by 200ml tetra packs to go with coffee bags. I reckon it'd be OK to pack say, two per box, or three. That same shop also had some long life thickened cream which will probably go nicely with the bottled fruit I found.... and if it's not able to be cooled down they can maybe cook with it.
Then there's things like packet soups... cuppa soup things. I'd probably take off most of the box, even though it is only a few grams it adds up when you're talking only two kilograms.
What kinds of cooking additives would be handy?
I've found some toothbrushes for a buck each in packs of two, I think I'd send them in the two packs... they are toothbrushes! I'd like to find some small packs of toothpaste, too, just to go with the toothbrushes.
I just look out for specials and buy them, like a packrat... I've become a packrat. No, wait. I was always a packrat.
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- Boy on a bike said...
I was pondering this "removing from the packet" issue tonight. I bought a bag of demerra sugar, because it is the best stuff to have with coffee, but it is weighty. I was thinking of decanting maybe 200gm into another container, as sending a 500gm packet takes up too much of the 2kg weight limit.
On reflection, I've decided to look for a smaller sugar packet. Or to nick them by the handful from a cafe.
- June 25, 2009 at 11:39 PM
- kc said...
Do you have Wal-mart type stores in Australia? Our Target has a whole section of "travel-sized" items like shampoo, deodorant, and toothpaste. I think the Dollar Stores do too.
This page is a great idea, m'Friends. SO helpful!
- June 25, 2009 at 11:58 PM
I unpack stuff like coffee sachets, Chuppa Chups.
This time I bought 2 x 4 packs of custard cups, broke them up and put in one of each (1 vanilla and 1 chocolate). They don't require refrigeration so I thought I'd give them a go.
- June 28, 2009 at 1:08 PM
- Nilk said...
I found the CSR sugar sachets, 50 for $1.50 and grabbed those last week. I figure those with some of the Robert Timms coffee sachets and tetra milk should go okay.
Only problem is... I can't abide coffee so don't know which one is the best to go for.
I usually get the mocha kenya because TL once suggested having them around the house as a better alternative to instant.
I only use instant for baking with.
- June 28, 2009 at 1:24 PM
- kae said...
I'll be sending the Robert Timms coffeebags, they're a combo of instant and proper ground coffee... and I found two flavours in cheaper packs of 28 bags, Mocha Kenya (my fave) and Espresso, which is a stronger. I'll put both coffee and tea in parcels, some people don't like coffee!
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- Lotus news
Grosjean confirmed at Lotus for 2013
- Drivers:
- Romain Grosjean
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Romain Grosjean will stay at Lotus in 2013 after the team confirmed he will partner Kimi Raikkonen again next year.
A delay in an official announcement had aroused some suspicion that Grosjean might be replaced, but on Monday evening the team confirmed that the Frenchman would stay next season.
"Romain is a great talent and we are pleased that he is continuing with us for a second season," team principal Eric Boullier said. "With the continuity of two exceptional drivers like Romain and Kimi we are well placed to build on our strong 2012 with even better results in the year ahead. Both drivers worked very well together in their first year as team-mates, and I think there is the potential of even better things from the season ahead. We were regular visitors to podiums in 2012 and we certainly intend to continue with this trend in 2013."
Grosjean scored three podiums and 96 points in 2012, although he was banned from the Italian Grand Prix after causing a start-line accident at Spa-Francorchamps. He said he was looking forward to repaying his team's faith in him in 2013.
"It's fantastic for me to be continuing with Lotus F1 Team for 2013. It's superb to have the support of everyone at Enstone. I'm really looking forward to rewarding their faith when we take to the track in Australia. I learnt a lot in my first full season in Formula One and my aim is to put these lessons into practice with stronger and more consistent performance on track next year.
"There are a lot of exciting developments occurring behind the scenes at Enstone and I am very excited with the prospect of the E21. I've already had my seat fitting and spoken with all the personnel involved with the build of the new car; I just can't wait to get behind the wheel."


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Temporal range: Eocene to Recent
|Sohal surgeonfish, Acanthurus sohal
|Scientific classification
Bonaparte, 1832[1]
Acanthuridae is the family of surgeonfishes, tangs, and unicornfishes. The family includes about 86 extant species. The family is composed of marine fish living in tropical seas, usually around coral reefs. Many of the species are brightly colored and popular for aquaria.
The distinctive characteristic of the family is the scalpel-like spines, one or more on either side of the tail ("thorn tails"), which are dangerously sharp. The dorsal, anal, and caudal fins are large, extending for most of the length of the body. The small mouths have a single row of teeth used for grazing on algae.[2]
Surgeonfishes sometimes feed as solitary individuals, but they also often travel and feed in schools. Feeding in schools may be a mechanism for overwhelming the highly aggressive defense responses of small territorial damselfishes that vigorously guard small patches of algae on coral reefs.[3]
Most species are relatively small and have a maximum length of 15–40 cm (6–15.5 in), but some members of the genus Acanthurus, some members of the genus Prionurus, and most members of the genus Naso can grow larger, with the whitemargin unicornfish (N. annulatus), the largest species in the family, reaching a length of up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in). These fishes can grow quickly in aquaria, so average growth size and suitability should be checked before adding them to a marine aquarium.
Evolution and fossil record[edit]
There are several extinct genera known from fossils dating from the Eocene to Miocene:
Eocene genera[edit]
Oligocene genera[edit]
Miocene genera[edit]
Etymology and taxonomic history[edit]
The name of the family is derived from the Greek words akantha and oura, which loosely translate to "thorn" and "tail", respectively. This refers to the distinguishing characteristic of the family, the "scalpel" found on each member's caudal peduncle.[2] In the early 1900s, the family was called Hepatidae.[4]
In the aquarium[edit]
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Tangs are very sensitive to disease in the home aquarium. However, if the tang is fed enough algae and the aquarium is properly maintained disease should not be a problem. It is usually necessary to quarantine the animals for a period before introducing them to the aquarium.
Adults range from 15 to 40 centimetres (5.9 to 15.7 in) in length and most grow quickly even in aquaria. When considering a tang for an aquarium it is important to consider the size to which these fish can grow. Larger species such as the popular Pacific blue tang surgeonfish (of Finding Nemo fame), Naso or lipstick tang, lined surgeonfish, Sohal surgeonfish and Atlantic blue tang surgeonfish can grow to 40 cm (16 in) and require swimming room and hiding places.
Many also suggest adding aggressive tangs to the aquarium last as they are territorial and may fight and possibly kill other fish.
Tangs primarily graze on macroalgae from genera such as Caulerpa and Gracilaria, although they have been observed in an aquarium setting to eat meat-based fish foods. A popular technique for aquarists, is to grow macroalgae in a sump or refugium. This technique not only is economically beneficial, but serves to promote enhanced water quality through nitrate absorption. The growth of the algae can then be controlled by feeding it to the tang.
- ^ "Institute for Biodiversity Science & Sustainability | California Academy of Sciences". Research.calacademy.org. 2014-07-27. Archived from the original on 2014-10-10. Retrieved 2016-10-29.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2007). "Acanthuridae" in FishBase. February 2007 version.
- ^ W. S. Alevizon (1976). "Mixed schooling and its possible significance in a tropical western Atlantic parrotfish and surgeonfish". Copeia. 1976 (4): 797–798. doi:10.2307/1443464. JSTOR 1443464.
- ^ Seale, Alvin (1909). "New Species of Philippine Fishes". Philippine Journal of Science. Bureau of Science in Manila. 4 (6). doi:10.5962/bhl.title.54135.
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|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Acanthuridae.
- R. Jamil Jonna. "Acanthuridae: surgeonfishes, tangs, unicornfishes". Animal Diversity Web. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.
- Sepkoski, Jack (2002). "A compendium of fossil marine animal genera". Bulletins of American Paleontology. 364: 560. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23.


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Facebook made a stunning acquisition on Wednesday, saying it\'s buying the popular messaging service WhatsApp for $12 billion in stock, $4 billion in cash, and up to $3 billion more in restricted stock. Follow along as MarketWatch live-blogs the call to discuss the deal.
Also read: Facebook to buy WhatsApp for at least $16 billion
Google looking to bring Fiber to 34 more cities
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Good evening. Facebook certainly dropped a bombshell with its announcement to buy WhatsApp.
Tweet me your thoughts at @mktwgoldstein or use the comment section below.
- 5:30 pm
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There are, it's fair to say, not many numbers in the Facebook press release. This is your lot, basically.WhatsApp has built a leading and rapidly growing real-time mobile messaging service, with:◦Over 450 million people using the service each month;◦70% of those people active on a given day;◦Messaging volume approaching the entire global telecom SMS volume; and◦Continued strong growth, currently adding more than 1 million new registered users per day.
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Here are a few tweets to get us going.
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*Every* family member I know in India is on Whatsapp. The growth is global messaging, not youth usage, as some are opining.
— Rafat Ali (@rafat) February 19, 2014
- 5:31 pm
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I imagine the WhatsApp offices are just people saying "WhatsApp? 19 billion dollars is WhatsApp!" to each other over and over again
— Ezra Klein (@ezraklein) February 19, 2014
- 5:32 pm
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At $19 billion, WhatsApp's 450 million users are being bought for about $42 each. (Instagram was about $30/user) http://t.co/4JL06RwqyV
— Tom Gara (@tomgara) February 19, 2014
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It's got 55 employees and was just bought for $19 billion. WhatsApp is now worth more than: Blackstone Group, Harley Davidson and The Gap.
— Dennis K. Berman (@dkberman) February 19, 2014
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Facebook heroically helps to relativise capital misallocation fears in emerging markets by paying $16bn for whatsapp
— Sid Verma (@_SidVerma) February 19, 2014
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BlackBerry jumps 6% after Facebook WhatsApp deal
— MarketWatch (@MarketWatch) February 19, 2014
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Some good tweets coming in from the MarketWatch fan base. These are representative:
@MKTWgoldstein @MarketWatch are they on drugs? Did they miss a period?
— Steve Bronder (@BreveStonder) February 19, 2014
@MKTWgoldstein how is Facebook going to monetize whatsup?
— RealSy (@BBassem7) February 19, 2014
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For what it's worth, FB stock m oving off its lows of the after-hours session.
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The Wall Street angle: Allen & Company advised Facebook, and Morgan Stanley advised WhatsApp.
(Unconfirmed transcript of Morgan Stanley advice to WhatsApp: 'Take it. Take it! TAKE IT!')
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Feeling young today since I know what WhatsApp is.
— Matt Yglesias (@mattyglesias) February 19, 2014
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To the inevitable question — yes, your live blogger has downloaded WhatsApp, but hasn't used. Mrs. live blogger is a fan of the service.
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The call has started. CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicks it off.
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"Our goal is connect everyone in the world," Zuckerberg says, noting 945 million mobile users every month.
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WhatsApp will strengthen both services, Zuckerberg says, and it doesn't get as much attention in U.S. because it became popular in Europe and Latin America.
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Zuckerberg notes existing WhatsApp subscription product, and says it's simple, fast and reliable.
He says Facebook chat is not as much for real-time conversation.
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Zuckerberg hints of rival bids — he says they had every option in the world.
- 6:07 pm
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Call now turns to WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum.
"It's an incredible moment for me and our entire team," he says.
- 6:09 pm
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Facebook will allow WhatsApp to reach even more people, Koum says.
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Numbers time: Facebook CFO David Ebersman now on call. He's talking about deal structure.
Unanimous approval came from both boards, and he expects closing later in 2014.
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Question time.
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Eric Sheridan of UBS asks if it was "competitive process" — e.g. an auction.
Zuckerberg says he's known Jan for a couple of years, and he's "been a valuable thought partner."
Last Sunday, Zuckerberg says he pitched the deal. He again repeats the forecast of WhatsApp having a billion users — he says all services with a billion are "incredibly valuable."
- 6:15 pm
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Did Zuckerberg mean, last Sunday as in three days ago? Or the prior Sunday? Either way, three or ten days is not long for a $16 billion deal to come together.
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Ads are not the right way to monetize messaging, Zuckerberg says. Monetization won't be a priority for us, adds Koum.
"We're focused on the growth," he says.
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CFO Ebbers says subscriptions won't be a top priority. And, responding to a question from Citi's Mark May, he doesn't know overlap between Facebook and WhatsApp users.
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Zuckerberg says Instagram deal has proven they can bring outside firms into Facebook's culture.
"It would be pretty stupid for us to interfere in a big way," Zuckerberg says.
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(Just fixed spelling of Jan Koum's name.)
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WhatsApp has good penetration across all demographics, CFO Ebbers says, but it doesn't require age at sign up so they don't know.
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No geographic breakdown either, Ebbers says.
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CFO Ebbers says growth is coming from around the world.
In terms of valuation, focus was on "how healthy this network was growing" and that it's on path to get to one billion people or more in short period of time.
They did look at other networks to get idea on valuation.
SMS messaging is $100 billion business for carriers, he says, and WhatsApp already at same size in messages.
- 6:29 pm
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Zuckerberg says across the world, WhatsApp says in Eur0pe, Latin America, India and parts of Asia, the firm is the real leader.
"When they go into a country, they don't rest until their service is fast as SMS and as reliable," he says.
- 6:32 pm
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Call is over.
To recap — WhatsApp is growing fast, Zuckerberg pitched them a deal, WhatsApp said yes.
Valuation was based on users and not quaint things like revenue or profitability. The Facebook crew are convinced WhatsApp will get a billion users, at which point the messaging service will be very valuable.


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Eclipse DemoCamps November 2012/Kaiserslautern
Aula of the IT-Campus, Europaallee 10, 67657 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Date and Time
22nd of November 2012, starting at 17:00
To give everybody a chance to present their projects, we are limiting the presentations to 15 minutes. The timetable will be available later.
As compensation for the short timespan, we are offering space for all participants to set up a laptop and to answer any further questions after the main presentation. This way, all visitors can talk in-depth about the themes that particularly interest them.
This will take place in a casual atmosphere with good food and beverages.
We have one more request to all participants: In order to have enough food and drink for everyone, it is important that we know how many people want to come. Therefore, if you haven't registered, or if you are bringing extra people, please let us know.
We are looking forward to a great evening with you.
- 07.11.2012: Submission of suggestions for presentations (i.e. make entry in this wiki, preferably together with a 3-7 sentence abstract.)
- 14.11.2012: Selection of submissions
- 20.11.2012: Suggest demonstrators
- Eclipse Foundation, Eclipse
- verit Informationssysteme GmbH, verit Informationssysteme GmbH
- STI e.V., Software Technologie Initiative e.V.
- Claudia Könnecke, verit Informationssysteme GmbH
- Torsten Stolpmann, verit Informationssysteme GmbH
If you would like to present at the DemoCamp, please feel free to add your name and topic to the list. Depending on the number of people interested we may have to limit the number of presenters and time of each demo.
Please note: All presentations will be held in German
You created an nice application with eclipse software and show it to others? Just bring your own device and present it at the Demo Camp. Please let us know here what you like to show.
Who Is Attending
Please add yourself to this list if you are going to attend this DemoCamp.
- Claudia Könnecke, verit Informationssysteme GmbH
- Torsten Stolpmann, verit Informationssysteme GmbH
- Patrick Reilly, verit Informationssysteme GmbH
- Dino Coppola, Software Ingenieurdienstleistungen
- Heiner Westphal, verit Informationssysteme GmbH
- Fabian Klaffke, Fachhochschule Kaiserslautern
- Björn Decker, BASF SE
- Markus Knittig
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Discount retailer Dollar General Corp is considering a rival bid to Dollar Tree Inc 's $8.5 billion offer for Family Dollar Stores Inc, Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter.
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Dollar General shares were up 3 percent at $57.62 on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday. Family Dollar shares were also up 2 percent at $77.26.
Dollar Tree shares were down 1.8 percent at $54.99 on the Nasdaq.
Dollar General was working with an adviser to evaluate options, knowing banks are willing to finance a counter-bid, Bloomberg said, quoting one of the sources.
There was no guarantee that the company would make an offer, the report said. One of the sources put the chance of a rival Dollar General bid at 50 percent.
The company will lose its position as North America's largest discount retailer if Dollar Tree buys Family Dollar.
Carl Icahn, Family Dollar's largest shareholder when Dollar Tree offered to buy it, had pushed the company to sell itself to Dollar General earlier.
Dollar General couldn't be immediately reached for its reaction to the report. Family Dollar declined to comment.


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I was accepting a chat afresh with a friend, and she airish a catechism that I'll bet you've advised at some point:
"Why is it that a lot of humans will put added time and activity into planning a two-week vacation than they'll put into planning their absolute lives?"
Have you had that thought? Accept you anytime wondered why it's accurate (and you and I both apperceive that it is true)?
Well, aback my acquaintance airish that question, I accept been apprehensive why it's accurate — and I anticipate I've appear up with the answer. And not just the answer, but a way that we as leaders — of a team, of a project, of our own activity — can use the acknowledgment to our advantage to become bigger producers and bigger leaders.
So why is it that a lot of humans will put added time and activity into planning a two-week vacation than they'll put into planning their absolute lives?
The Answer
I anticipate it's because our acclimatization is, by nature, concise and reactive.
This is not, in and of itself, a bad thing. It's hard-wired into us. For a lot of of our time as a breed on the planet, there was no such affair as abiding planning, because for a lot of of us there was no such affair as long-term. Until actual recently, our boilerplate lifespan was 35 years, around all of which was lived beneath the class of concise and reactive:
"My abdomen is abandoned now — how can I acquisition food?" (short-term and reactive) vs. "I'm traveling to benumb these burritos and accept them next month" (long-term and proactive)
"I'm getting attacked by a sabre-tooth tiger — I should apparently do something about that" (short-term and reactive) vs. "If I can acclimatize this sabre-tooth tiger, accomplish it smaller, and yield videos of it animadversion things off tables, I'll accept something viral to column to YouTube already videos, tables, and YouTube are invented" (long-term and proactive)
"I charge to body a blaze so that Og Jr. can survive until morning" (short-term and reactive) vs. "I charge to put 15% of my assets into some affectionate of high-yield interest-bearing annual so that if Og Jr. graduates from top academy he can go to Harvard — already top academy and Harvard are invented" (long-term and proactive)
That's how we survived. By getting concise and reactive. We're hard-wired to acknowledge to the immediate.
Going aback to my friend's question, the two-week vacation is short-term. It's immediate. It's a date on the calendar, and we acknowledge to the borderline of that date.
The aberration we accomplish is cerebration we can affected hundreds of bags of years of hard-wiring through the animal force of will ability (which, as we've now discovered, is a bound ability which diminishes throughout the day). We can't. We're just not active that way.
What To Do Instead
So rather than try to action millennia of hard-wiring, let's use it to our advantage. Let's accede that we are, by nature, short-term, acknowledging creatures. And let's body that into our plans.
Yes, accomplish abiding goals. But again breach those abiding goals down into abundant concise goals which, if completed, will aswell complete the abiding goal.
Yes, bless the achievement of the abiding goal. But aswell plan abate celebrations for the acknowledged achievement of anniversary of the concise goals.
Yes, accept a borderline for the achievement of the abiding goal. But aswell accept deadlines — absolute deadlines that you put on your agenda — for anniversary of the concise goals.
The basal band is this. Our success doesn't accept to be in a around-the-clock accompaniment of attempt with our nature. Instead, we can use our attributes to ensure our success.
Doesn't that complete easier?


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Chicken Legged Disciples
The world is full of negativity and sadness. That is a huge understatement. Even the Church has plenty of sad challenges within its four walls; God's people are not immune to tragedy and setbacks. I have pastored since 1989…I have seen much within the church that can break one's heart. Many times, my heart has been broken over the effects of sin within the church.
It seems that in the minds of some church leaders, the solution to sadness and negativity is to never talk about it. I think that the motivation to encourage people is a good intention. People need to be encouraged, and church is a great place for that to happen.
All that being so, I am concerned about what I believe is an unhealthy trend in many churches. There is a deliberate avoidance in talking about sin or judgment. The Body of Christ isn't warned against straying from God, but instead is taught about how Jesus can improve your life. The unbeliever isn't warned about fleeing the wrath to come, but is told that Jesus will fill the emptiness of their heart.
I DO believe that Jesus improves the life of His followers, and that he DOES fill a believer's heart, but that is NOT the full preaching of the Gospel, nor is it the full counsel of the Word of God.
I think that some pastors are failing.
I don't say that because I feel superior to anyone. I say that because some pastors are not teaching their congregations all of God's Word, but only selected portions. In doing so, they are not making mature disciples, but only meeting the felt needs of the people. They are teaching from the Bible, but they are not teaching the Bible. There is a huge difference between those two practices.
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I found an excuse in a post a few years back to refer to John Fogerty and his Creedence Clearwater Revival song "Proud Mary," which I asserted was "great." This was too much for John Hinderaker. He entered a brief dissent:
Familiar, yes. Beloved by bands who play at wedding receptions, yes. Less annoying in CCR's original version than in Tina Turner's cover, true. But "great"? Uh-uh.
The issue raised here is important, but of course there's no arguing with taste. Ike and Tina Turner may in fact have ruined the song, or at least made it so familiar in a lame version that it's difficult to hear with fresh ears.
CCR was a blue-collar Bay area band anchored by brothers Tom and John Fogerty. They paid their dues touring for nine years in various incarnations of the band that became Creedence before "Proud Mary" hit paydirt for them in January 1969. ("Proud Mary" was backed with "Born on the Bayou," another great song sounding like it had been retrieved from an archive somewhere in the Louisiana swampland.) In the heyday of the hippie ethos and radical chic, Fogerty ingeniously formulated a downriver story of freedom and benevolence at the heart of America.
"Proud Mary" helped to open the door for the remarkable string of beautifully crafted hit singles Creedence then reeled off, all written by Fogerty: "Bad Moon Rising" b/w "Lodi," "Green River" b/w "Commotion," "Down on the Corner" b/w "Fortunate Son," "Travelin' Band" b/w "Who'll Stop the Rain," "Up Around the Bend" b/w "Run Through the Jungle," "Lookin' Out My Back Door" b/w "Long As I Can See the Light," "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" b/w "Hey Tonight," and "Sweet Hitchiker." At the end of the road, appropriately enough, was "Someday Never Comes."
The striking thing about this string of hits is how they are permeated with metaphorical expressions of foreboding and populist, chip-on-the shoulder bitterness punctuated by the occasional idyll, but with hardly a girl in sight. That's a tough act to pull off in pop music. I find myself sympathetic to Fogerty's forebodings, his resentments, and his daydreams.
Leading off CCR's first, self-titled album of 1968 is the band's cover of the Screamin' Jay Hawkins classic, "I Put A Spell On You." While the original is something of a drunken romp, Fogerty brings all the song's anger right to the surface. When the band appeared at Woodstock the following year, it turned in a terrific performance. Though Fogerty deemed the band's appearance subpar and kept it under wraps, it is now available on high-definition video that includes the band's spooky version of "I Put a Spell On You" (below) — perfect for the time of the season.
NOTE: This post is adapted from one I wrote in 2006.


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Spring cleaning shouldn't be limited to your closets, budget and yard. Now is also the time to give your career or job search a fresh start.
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"If you're not keeping your resume or professional online profile current, you're likely missing out on some opportunities," says Scott Dobroski, community expert at Glassdoor. "It's a good idea to do a resume check-up every six months."
Everyone has an online brand, whether it's intentional or not, so it's in your best interest to harness it and make it work to your advantage. According to social tracking website Jobvite, 85% of human resource professionals and recruiters said a positive online presence influenced hiring decisions while 70% turned down candidates because of online discoveries.
"If you're not managing your online brand, you could unknowingly hurt your chances of landing that dream job," says Amanda Augustine, job search expert at career website TheLadders.
Consistency is important with your online brand. "Your online brand should tell the same story as your resume," says Augustine. If your resume and online profile don't support the same career goals, you may confuse recruiters on what your desired career path.
To help you land your next great opportunity, experts recommend the following spring cleaning tips for your online profile and resume to make your job search easier.
Polish Your Resume
Experts advise only including information on your resume that's applicable to the job you're applying for to highlight your strengths. "Job seekers need to customize a resume for every job they're applying to," says Dobroski. "It's time consuming, but that's how you'll stand out."
Keep it short. Nicole Williams, LinkedIn's career expert, recommends only listing experience and skills that are listed in a job posting and only going back to jobs that offer related experience.
Experts agree that two-page resumes are common if you've 10 years experience and a few career changes while one page is generally sufficient for applicants with less than five years experience.
Use examples. For each bullet detailing job experience, experts suggest paraphrasing and using actionable verbs like "Saved the company $1 million" or "Produced three times the product than expected." Try to use specific examples, says Dobroski. "This will act as a teaser for a hiring manager who wants to know more about that bullet."
Freshen Your Online Profile
"While there may be some overlap, your online profile should be an extension of your resume that provides a well-rounded picture of who you are as a candidate," says Brent Rasmussen, CareerBuilder's president of North America. He suggests including additional accolades, interests and community involvement in your online profile.
Employers are no longer posting job descriptions waiting for the perfect candidate to come along, according to Williams, they are being more proactive with their outreach. "Employers are doing the matching. You're not doing the matching."
Rasmussen suggests making yourself as visible as possible online. Post your profile on general and niche job sites and social and professional networking sites to increase your visibility," he says.
Use the right tense. The summary for your online profile should be in first person while job experience written in third person, suggests Williams. "Resumes should be in third person but it depends on your job and industry." When choosing tense, use present or past tense depending on whether you're still at the position.
Leverage social media. "You can also leverage other social media forums so you can build a reputation and be asked for a resume," says Williams. Since many employers conduct Google searches on potential candidates, you may lose an opportunity if you don't have an online presence.
Monitor your brand. Augustine suggests setting up Google Alerts so you can actively monitor anything posted with your name or online brand. "Clean out or update any outdated profiles related to your work or job search – including job boards where you've uploaded your resume."
When evaluating what to post, Rasmussen advises not making anything public that you wouldn't want your boss to see. "Convey a professional image wherever an employer may find you online." Remove inappropriate posts or photos, avoid negative comments about previous employers and monitor what others post about you.
Display talents and interests. Include hyperlinks to portfolios and information about jobs and volunteer organizations that aren't on your resume. "You don't know if someone looking at your profile will put you over the top because of something on your LinkedIn profile," says Williams. Talk about volunteer organizations and groups that you belong to.
Spruce Up Your Networking Skills
As the world becomes more connected, when it comes to landing a job: it's all about who you know.
Maintain relationships. "Relationships get you the job, not the resume," says Williams. Have an affinity with your connections and don't collect connections like you do followers. Connections who you don't know may not be willing to help you. "It's based on trusted referrals and meaningful connections," says Williams.
Identify where you want to work. Figure out the top five companies in your industry that you want to work at, says Dobroski. "There's a difference between finding the right job versus finding a job." Do your research on the position you want and learn about the corporate culture at multiple companies.
Track your interactions. Along with keeping a list of who's in your network, it's also important to track when you've contacted them, says Dobroski. "Always know who you're already talking to. Keeping it one master tracker is incredibly helpful."


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Brad Newman thinks that people who post lots of reviews on websites such as Yelp or TripAdvisor don't get enough respect from the businesses they write about.
So he's come up with his own business, a Manhattan Beach company called ReviewerCard that issues IDs to prolific online reviewers to help them get better service than the rest of us.
Granted, that's not how Newman, 35, would put it. He sees ReviewerCard as a way to enhance the relationship between amateur reviewers and the hotels or restaurants they visit.
"I'm going to review them anyway," Newman said, "so why not let them know in advance? It's not hurting anyone."
No one, that is, except businesses that face the implicit threat of a negative review if they don't lavish special attention on the ReviewerCard holder.
No one except review sites like Yelp that find themselves being used as leverage for an unaffiliated reviewer's personal gain.
No one except readers of ReviewerCard holder reviews who may not know that the reviewer received preferential treatment to ensure a glowing write-up.
No one except other customers who may have had to wait longer for a table or couldn't get a room because they didn't have the temerity to make the upfront threat of a scathing online takedown.
"It's not a threat," Newman insisted. "It's a way to get the service you deserve."
OK, let's back up a bit.
Newman describes himself as a lifelong entrepreneur. He said he started his first business, a carwash, at age 14. He later established hockey camps. In the 1990s, he launched a social-networking site.
"I don't want to say it was the first Facebook, but it was," Newman said. "Even though it bombed."
He now primarily does marketing for dental offices.
It was during a trip to France last year that he had the brainstorm for ReviewerCard. As Newman tells it, he was at a restaurant ordering breakfast and was treated rudely by the waiter when he asked for green tea with his meal instead of ordinary tea.
Newman expressed his displeasure. He told the waiter that he planned to post a negative review on TripAdvisor.
"The next thing I knew, the waiter was back with the manager, who apologized and offered to pay for my breakfast," Newman recalled.
Thus came his epiphany: "Why can't waiters, hotel workers, concierges know that people are reviewers? If that French waiter had known at the beginning that I write a lot of reviews, he'd have treated me like Brad Pitt."
To boost one's chances of Pittness, ReviewerCard charges $100 for a black card that says, "ReviewerCard: I write reviews." Flash your card, and the world's your oyster.
At least that's the idea. Newman said he carefully screens online card applicants. They have to demonstrate that they've posted numerous reviews on a variety of digital destinations. So far, Newman said, he's issued about 100 cards to worthy seekers.
He's also passed out about 400 more to travelers, bloggers, marketers and journalists who he thinks merit ReviewerCard status. I got one a couple of weeks ago. It's sitting unused on my desk, where it will remain.
Newman provided examples of the ReviewerCard in action. He told me about the time he visited a hotel in Geneva where a room typically costs about 400 euros a night, or roughly $500 at the time.
"I took out my card and asked if I could pay 200 euros," Newman said. "In return, I would write a great review on TripAdvisor. The woman at the hotel immediately said yes. It was a win-win for both of us."
Yeah, but wasn't he actually saying that he'd write a crappy review if he didn't get that 50% discount?
"That's one way of looking at it," Newman replied. "But the threat would have been that if I didn't get the rate, I'd write a one-star review. I was offering a five-star review."
He also told me about the time he was among numerous people waiting for a table at a busy Chicago restaurant. He flashed his ReviewerCard and jumped to the head of the line.
Wasn't that unfair to everyone else?
"That's one way of looking at it," Newman said. "I see it as letting the restaurant know that they should treat me good because I'm going to be writing a review."
I asked if he discloses in his reviews that he seeks and receives special treatment from the businesses he writes about.
"No," Newman acknowledged. "But that doesn't change things. If the hotel is close to the train station or has a comfy bed, that's why it's getting a good review."
This is, of course, wrong on many levels and is an example of how the culture of amateurism that was once one of the Internet's more endearing qualities has become a free-for-all unburdened by any thought of ethics or moral integrity.
But it's apparently legal, lawyers tell me. As long as a reviewer isn't making explicit threats to harm a business, the implied shakedown of presenting a ReviewerCard probably won't get anyone in trouble with authorities.
Newman hopes his ReviewerCard will become as influential as the American Express black card — a totem of the bearer's clout and achievement.
I can only hope that businesses see it for what it is: a shameless bid to extract personal favors under threat of Internet ruin. I can only hope they politely inform ReviewerCard holders that they're entitled to the same treatment as all other customers.
"I don't know," Newman said. "If a restaurant brings me free quesadillas and gets a good review for it, what's the harm?"
That's one way of looking at it.
David Lazarus' column runs Tuesdays and Fridays. He also can be seen daily on KTLA-TV Channel 5 and followed on Twitter @Davidlaz. Send tips or feedback to email@example.com.


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PORTSMOUTH — Members of Portsmouth High School's 2012 graduating class were encouraged to make their voices heard Friday at the school's annual commencement ceremony, whether in song, in speech, or by tweet.
"Figure out what you want to say to the world and don't be ashamed of what your voice has to offer," class President Susan Ann Harvey told her peers.
Portsmouth High School's 198th Annual Commencement was held at 5:30 a.m. Friday, on the hardwood floor of the Robert "Woody" Stone Gymnasium.
Some 240 graduating seniors, clad in caps and gowns, received their high school diplomas, surrounded by friends and family in the bleacher seating.
Harvey said the class has matured amid incredible advances in technology. Social networks became popular, Facebook was usurped by Twitter and texting became a primary means of communication.
For Harvey and members of what she called the "Harry Potter generation," the past 12 years have also been marked by historic firsts, such as the Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, inauguration of the country's first African American President.
"All that matters is that you have something to say ..." Harvey said. "Everyone here remembers the same trends and events of our lifetime so far. We all have the same experiences, but I bet everyone here has something different to say about those experiences."
After an opening greeting by Portsmouth Mayor Eric Spear, PHS salutatorian Nicholas M. Pfosi encouraged his classmates to not be afraid to fail. Pfosi said his experience in high school demonstrated the point of taking a class is the experience rather than the grade, and called failure a steppingstone to success.
Picking up where his brother left off, valedictorian Joshua M. Pfosi later told the graduates that in addition to embracing failure, they should also be willing to take risks.
As the class valedictorian, Pfosi said he can't claim be an extreme risk-taker.
"I followed the rules," he said. "I did not say 'I won't pass in that paper,' or 'Let's skip fourth block today.'"
However, Pfosi said risk-taking also means undertaking challenges. For him, it was penning a commencement address. For others, it could be making an uncomfortable introduction, or asking a question in class.
Taking up that charge, senior Nicholas Aikens sang an unannounced vocal solo in the middle of the program. He performed an original composition, accompanied by a piano and the hand claps of his classmates.
Andrews debuted the song earlier in the week at the school's baccalaureate ceremony, and he was subsequently asked to perform at Friday's event.
Portsmouth High School Principal Jeffrey Collins said commencement is a tremendous event, but at its core, the event is a celebration of the individuals graduating and their paths to adulthood. What matters most is that students gained knowledge and wisdom along the way, he said.
"To the graduates, I truly can't express enough how proud I am of all you have accomplished," he said, "both collectively and individually."
Representing the class of 1962, speaker William Wagner told graduates the exciting thing about being young is the discovery that you are your own person — "the captain of yourself." He advised the graduates that individual freedom will bring responsibility. He told them not to make excuses for failures, which will inevitably come.
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