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SpicyMonkey necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 713 diseños de 149 diseñadores freelance.
Business Acceleratior Program (BAP)
The main objective of the Business Accelerator Program (BAP) is to develop information services that help B.C. entrepreneurs and product developers find relevant information, tools, and other types of assistance that will accelerate the secondary market research they need to do as a part of sound business planning. Because of the broad geographic reach, the service will be largely web-based. The BAP aims to be a unified and trustworthy point of access on the Internet to diverse sources of quality business planning information, education, and assistance for BC entrepreneurs.
The BAP will feature content rich BC industry research guides and other web-based information aimed at helping site visitors to quickly and easily identify resources so they can learn more about their industry, research their competitive environment and conduct a customer analysis for their business idea. Site visitors can also use these guides to learn about potential provincial or federal regulations and/or financing sources for their product or service.
The BAP site aspires to be an interactive platform for business support service providers to connect with each other in support of BC entrepreneurs.
1. Service providers & intermediaries including libraries, organizations, and agencies that provide small business related information and support to members of the public.
2. The do-it-yourself (DIY) market researcher who needs help finding the most reliable information for their business plans.
These are guidelines, but please feel free to be creative and submit ideas that are out of the box.
1. What are the brand attributes?
Credible, supportive, trustworthy, empowering, motion/growth – getting ahead, clarity, success, welcoming.
2. What words describe the brand personality?
Helpful, trustworthy, committed, credible, supportive, ambitious, driven, independent, successful, openness, courageous, inspiration.
3. What visuals communicate the brand personality?
Tree, light bulb, synapses, motion ("accelerate"), growth (seedling blossoming), helping hands
4. Do you have any specific colors in mind for your logo?
Simple colour palate – Perhaps, grays, blues, greens, again - be creative
5. Can you describe the general look and feel of your ideal logo?
Simple. Subtle.
6. Is there a specific message or concept you want your logo to communicate?
Trustworthy. Time saving. Reliable information you can take to the bank.
7. Do you want your logo to contain any specific symbolism?
No, but I think we need to be sensitive to any overuse or misuse of cultural symbolism (i.e. First nations animal symbolism).
8. Is there anything else you would like to share that will facilitate the creative process?
The look and feel should be very people driven and celebrate the diversity of small business in B.C.
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I personally reckon it makes winning away a huge accomplishment, which it should be.
That being said, when a team wins a team leads a 3 test series 1-0, and the curators produce bore draw tickets for the last 2 tests (when they'd normally be result wickets), that's worrying. So I guess I don't mind it when result wickets are produced for the benefit of the home team. Just not when draw wickets are produced for the home team's benefit. Not sure if that's hypocritical or not.

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The average Scot spends nearly six years of their life in a daydream, a new study reveals.
Research into the ways in which people while away the hours with dreams big and small found respondents spent just over two hours per day lost in far-flung thoughts.
That equates to 799 hours per year and, when projected across the average 64 year adult lifespan, equates to more than five years and 11 months.
The research also documented our most common daydreams – winning the lottery proved the most popular, while the desire to travel or simply see more sunshine in this country regularly occupies our minds.
Saying what you really think of the boss, telling a crush you like them and finally writing a book were also named among the most common daydreams.
Over a third of workers say they daydream constantly through their commute – racking up over half an hour.
And the dreaming carries on even while on the clock with three quarters confessing that they regularly daydream for up to an hour on paid time.
A spokesman for Synseal said: "The results of our insightful poll reveal that adults living right across the UK regularly indulge in a wide variety of daydreams today and the good news is that for many of us they are a source of genuine happiness!"
Top 10 daydreams
1. Winning the lottery
2. Getting to travel the world
3. Looking forward to better weather
4. Old childhood memories
5. Going on a particular holiday
6. Moving into a lovely big house
7. Travelling to a certain country
8. Having no debt
9. Get rich quick schemes
10. Making millions from some amazing idea


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WCC Partners With Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
WCC and the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers have created an educational partnership called BAC University. It lets union members earn a certificate or associate degree in construction supervision.
All classes are online, eliminating the need to ever visit campus. Earning a certificate or degree can help union members expand their skills and advance in their careers.
WCC created the construction supervision degree exclusively for members of building trade unions. BAC members receive 25 college credits for their apprenticeships that put them well on their way toward earning a degree.
More Training = Job Security
"Naturally, the greater number of courses and certifications you have earned, the more likely it is that there will always be jobs available to you. That means your education doesn't—and shouldn't—end once you complete your apprenticeship."—ironworkers.org
Conquer Your Fear
"Overcome the intimidation of college and taking classes; you can do it. Set a school schedule and stick to it."—Michael Bedell
BAC Local 9
Lansing, Mich.
Give It a Try
"I've never had a better staff to work with than the Washtenaw Community College mentors and educators. They made obtaining my college degree easier than I ever thought possible—you'd be crazy to pass up an opportunity like this. I wish all my Union Brothers and Sisters would give it a try."—Thomas Stewart
UA Local 21
Peekskill, N.Y.


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Troubleshooting Personal Hotspot
Follow these steps to troubleshoot Personal Hotspot.
Basic troubleshooting
- See if your iOS device, computer, and wireless plan all meet the system requirements for Personal Hotspot.
- Make sure Personal Hotspot is on: Tap Settings > Cellular > Personal Hotspot.
- Check the Internet connection on your iOS device: Tap Safari and load a new webpage.
- If one connection type doesn't work, try another. For example, instead of connecting using Wi-Fi, use USB or Bluetooth.
- Turn Personal Hotspot off and on: Tap Settings > Personal Hotspot or Settings > Cellular > Personal Hotspot.
- Install the latest version of iOS.
- Reset your network settings: Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
- If you still see the issue, restore the iPhone.
If you're still experiencing issues, try the steps below.
Wi-Fi troubleshooting
If you encounter an issue using Personal Hotspot with other Wi-Fi devices, try these steps:
- Turn Personal Hotspot off.
- Turn on Wi-Fi: Tap Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Turn on Personal Hotspot.
- If another device can't join your Wi-Fi network, make sure the Wi-Fi password is correct.
- If the device can't see your Wi-Fi network, check your device name. Windows may not correctly show a device name that uses non-ASCII characters.
- See how many devices are using your Personal Hotspot. Depending on your wireless carrier, the number of Wi-Fi connections may be limited to three devices at once.
- If the other device still can't connect, turn Wi-Fi off and on for the device.
- Make sure that your device can see other Wi-Fi networks.
Note: If you see "Unable to Join" or a timeout error when you try to connect a device using Wi-Fi, remain on the Personal Hotspot screen until the first device connects. After the device connects, you can leave the Personal Hotspot screen and use your iPhone normally. Your device will stop broadcasting Wi-Fi if you put it to sleep or if 90 seconds elapse and no connected devices use Wi-Fi. To share your Wi-Fi network again, tap Settings > Personal Hotspot.
USB troubleshooting
If you're using USB to connect your computer to Personal Hotspot and can't connect to the Internet, check your computer's network settings. You may need to disconnect and reconnect the USB Ethernet interface.
Select your operating system for instructions.
Mac OS X
- Go to System Preferences > Network.
- Select the Ethernet adapter.
- Click the gear icon and choose Make Service Inactive.
- Choose Make Service Active.
Windows Vista or Windows 7
- In the Network and Sharing Center, click View status.
- Click Diagnose.
Windows XP
- Go to Control Panel > Network Connections.
- Right-click the Local Area Connection that lists Apple Mobile Device Ethernet.
- Click Repair.
Bluetooth troubleshooting
If you're using Bluetooth to connect another device to your Personal Hotspot and you can't connect to the Internet, try these steps:
- Make sure your Bluetooth connection is active and discoverable.
- Mac OS X: Click the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar and make sure Discoverable is on. If you don't see the icon in the menu bar, open System Preferences > Bluetooth and select Show Bluetooth in menu bar.
- iOS devices: Tap Settings > Bluetooth. Make sure that Bluetooth is on and the bottom of the screen says Now Discoverable. Stay on this screen until pairing is complete.
- Windows: Choose Start > Control Panel and open Bluetooth Devices. On the Options tab, select Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area. Click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area and set it to Discoverable.
- Pair your device with iPhone or iPad (3rd generation or later) Wi-Fi + Cellular or iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular. You'll be asked to confirm that an identical Pin Code appears on both devices, but you don't need to enter it.
- Mac OS X: Open System Preferences > Bluetooth. Click Pair next to your device and follow the onscreen instructions.
- iPad or iPod touch: Locate the device that's sharing Personal Hotspot in Settings > Bluetooth and tap the device to begin pairing. You can't share your cellular data connection with another iPhone using Bluetooth.
- Windows: Click the Bluetooth icon in the Notification area (system tray), select Add a Bluetooth Device, and follow the onscreen instructions.
- Connect to the network using the steps for your operating system.
Mac OS X
- Click the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar.
- Choose your iOS device.
- Choose Connect to network. You can confirm that you're connected in System Preferences > Network.
Click the Bluetooth icon in the Notification area (system tray).
Select Join A Personal Area Network. You can confirm that you're connected in Control Panel > Network Connections (XP) or Network and Sharing Center (Windows Vista and Windows 7).
- Windows Vista or Windows 7
- Windows XP
If you can't connect, follow these steps:
- Turn Bluetooth off and on for both devices.
- If the issue persists, remove the pairing records from both devices, then pair again:
- iPad or iPod touch: Tap "i" to the right of the device, then tap Forget this Device.
- Mac OS X: Open Bluetooth Preferences, select your iOS device, and click the X to remove it. Restart your computer.
- Windows: Click the Bluetooth icon in the Notification area (system tray), select Show Bluetooth devices, select your iOS device, and click the Remove button. Click OK and restart your computer.
- Restart the iOS device.
Learn more
- Depending on your cellular network connection, incoming or outgoing phone calls may interrupt your Personal Hotspot connection. After you end the call, Personal Hotspot should automatically reconnect with your devices.
- If you're outside your wireless carrier's network coverage area, you may be roaming.
- To use Personal Hotspot, you need to turn on Settings > Cellular > Data Roaming.
- Data roaming charges will apply. Check with your wireless carrier if you're roaming to verify any additional charges.
- When Personal Hotspot is on, your iOS device automatically shares your Internet connection with your computer when you connect using USB. For example, when you connect your iPhone to your computer to charge or sync with iTunes. To avoid unnecessary data charges, turn off Personal Hotspot when it isn't in use.


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Are there any specific recommendations on speeding up X applications over ssh on a slow network connection? In this specific case, I am accessing a server located in west coast from a laptop in east coast and that too on a not too fast DSL connection.
Any settings for ssh? Any tips in general?


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Church location and contact information
1205 Franklin St Beaumont, TX 77701
Spindletop Unitarian Universalist Church
1205 Franklin St.
Beaumont, TX 77701
Location and contact information for Spindletop Unitarian Church in Beaumont, TX.
1205 Franklin St Beaumont, TX 77701
1205 Franklin St.
Beaumont, TX 77701
Spindletop Unitarian Universalist Church is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, which consists of over 1,000 churches and fellowships in North America. Originally, the Unitarians and the Universalists were two separate denominations, which each developed independently. Over a period of 200 years, from the late 18th century to the later 20th century, the views and values of Unitarians and Universalists gradually converged, until in 1961 they merged to create the Unitarian Universalist Association. The headquarters of the UUA is located at 25 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108.
We offer no rigid doctrines, instead we provide a congenial, intellectually stimulating environment in which you are free to speak your own answers and are encouraged to fashion your own faith. Because ours is a message of religious tolerance, our services are varied. Some deal with social issues. Some seek a better understanding of religion and morality. Some seek inspiration from the arts and humanities. Some celebrate Nature and our place within it. All include the enjoyment of friendship and fellowship. We would love to have you come join us!
The member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association affirm and promote:
The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and the society at large
The goal of a world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
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Brooklyn Grange will be a 1 acre rooftop farm situated in New York City. Such a commercially-viable rooftop farm has yet to be realized in this country. We will use simple greenroof infrastructure to install over 1 million pounds of soil on the roof of an industrial building on which we will grow vegetables nine months of the year. Being in the country's largest city, the farm will create a new system of providing local communities with access to fresh, seasonal produce. We plan to expand quickly in the first few years, covering multiple acres of New York City's unused rooftops with vegetables. The business has many environmental and community benefits, and allows our city dwelling customers to know their farmer, learn where their food comes from, and become involved.
The farm will be run by Ben Flanner, who started and ran a proof of concept rooftop farm in the summer of '09. The beyond-organic produce will be sold directly to the community at an onsite stand, affording shoppers a direct relationship with the farm and farmers. Additional produce will be sold to a small group of market-driven local restaurants.
Our model capitalizes on an unused resource - rooftop space - and has the potential to change the way densely populated cities produce, distribute and consume food.
Your contribution will go towards ordering our lightweight rooftop soil, renting a crane to install that soil, and seeds and irrigation for our summer crops.
*All of our produce prizes are for local pick-up. It's a great chance to see firsthand how your food is grown. For those who can't pick up their produce prize in person, shoot an email with your address to firstname.lastname@example.com and we'll send you a starter set of our favorite heirloom seeds so you can grow your own!
Funding period
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These tires are not good for my vehicle. Only lasted for 35,000 miles. I would not buy these.
These came factory on my CX-9. They are AWFUL in snow, and not much better on wet surfaces. I can't wait to replace them with something else so I feel safe driving.
Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400s (225/55 R18) were the OEM tires on my 2015 Subaru Forester. They have lasted 50,000 miles and I have had absolutely no issues with them. They perform fine in wet and snowy conditions. I am about to buy another set of tires and I was surprised to see such negative reviews. Makes me think that I just got lucky and should consider a different tire.
I purchased my car with these tires on it, needless to say I wont be purchasing them again. It's only about 20k miles on the tires and I'm already having to replace them. The traction on water is no good (you feel the car hydroplane a lot). I cant say how they are with snow because we haven't had any yet (the other 2 will be replaced before that happens)
I've replaced 2 with Falkens and they are superb so far, so I'll definitely be going with those in the future
These tires are terrible in the wet and useless in the snow. They don't last, either.
Replaced OEM tires (BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/L 400) with same in Summer of 2013. With just over 30,000KM on them the tires are worn out. These tires were rotated regularly and alignment checked (my brother-in-law owns his own shop). I'd steer clear of these tires. I'm currently looking at replacing them with another brand.
It doesn't snow in this area, so not applicable. This is my second set of Bridgestone Duelers, and I am very pleased with them.
No warranty. Disappointing that Bridgestone does not back this product up.
I have been a customer of this shop for years. I purchased a used vehicle 2012. I have always gotten good advice/service from the guys at the shop. They told me that my tires were starting to show dry rot in May of 2013. The vehicle was purchased with 32k miles on it. They recommended the Ecopia tires but they were on back order all over the country when I wanted to get them,in December 2013. Then they recommended the Hankook which were already on the vehicle. I shopped around before I bought the tires and the price I got from them was very comparable to other shops. I am happy with the Hankook tires which were recommended. The tires are on my wife's truck which she uses to transport herself and our 1yr old daughter. She has had not problem with them. I will continue shopping with this shop because the service and staff are first rate.
I have owned my Sorento since new. These new Bridgestone tires out perform the original factory tires. I am in love with my car again. Thanks!
My new Honda CRV came equipped with Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 tires. At ten thousand Kilometers/ 6 thousand miles after rotating tires, the vehicle steered to the right. Honda was not responsible for the warranty but checked the tires and said there was nothing wrong with the tires safety wise but rotated them back to original position. After driving 20,000 Kl/ 12,000 miles, the tires now make a thumping sound when driving down the highway. Had them balanced, and no change in the thumping sound. Replaced all four tires with another product. Vehicle now drives smooth as silk. These tires were bad from the get go. Would never buy again or recommend them to anyone.
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Google Chrome's Inclusion of FFMpeg vs. the LGPL
An anonymous reader writes "Google has recently added FFMpeg to Chrome to better support HTML5's video element. FFMpeg is licensed under LGPL 2.1 which states that 'if a patent license would not permit royalty-free redistribution of the Library by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you, then the only way you could satisfy both it and this License would be to refrain entirely from distribution of the Library.' Google admits to having obtained a patent license for their use, but still claims they are not violating LGPL. Among the confused we find Håkon Wium Lie and Miguel de Icaza, who wonders what FSF might say. Google doesn't feel like asking FSF for clarification."
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Why now? Why not sooner?
Perhaps you have been scratching your head and asking the same questions.
Yes, Stanford is really here at the Sweet 16. Yes, the men's team. Witnessed it Wednesday.
The Cardinal players held their public practice session at the FedEx Forum. They looked confident. They looked strong. They looked prepared for Thursday's game against Dayton.
Stanford's success in this month's NCAA tournament has been justifiable grounds for joy. But it is also grounds for puzzlement.
Many of these players are the same ones from last year's team. Some are from the 2011-12 team that won the NIT title. Dwight Powell and Josh Huestis are seniors who were part of a ballyhooed recruiting class as freshmen.
Yet this is the team's first NCAA appearance in six seasons under coach Johnny Dawkins, let alone the first Sweet 16 trip since 2008. So why didn't this group get here before 2014?
Stefan Nastic, the junior redshirt center, admits he pondered that last spring, when he sat on his couch at his apartment and, because many teammates left campus during spring break, would watch NCAA games on television alone, frustrated. He finally decided that it was just a matter of not being quite good enough. He used that to fuel an offseason of extra training and skill sessions on footwork and shooting and strength.
"It's been a process," Nastic said. "It happens quicker for some teams."
Huestis opened up Wednesday about his own way of dealing with that process.
"When the season ends the past three years the way it has for us, and you haven't made the NCAA tournament, you think about all the things that kept you out of it," Huestis said. "The biggest difference for us this time is just the experience we've gained over those past three years. We've got a lot of guys that have played in so many games and been in so many different situations that now, we've been able to close out certain games and situations that we weren't able to in the past."
Is it that simple? It could be that simple. Go figure. Even at Stanford young men who are 19 and 20 years old can shockingly make the mistake of being 19 and 20 years old.
"I just think that we weren't ready, you know, those years before," Huestis said. "We weren't ready to make this step into the NCAA tournament. It happened now. And better late than never for us."
A chunk of the team's followers wonder, though, if Dawkins was also not ready to take the step because he, too, was learning on the job. Wednesday, in refreshingly candid remarks, Dawkins more or less confirmed that perception. His years as a Duke assistant, understandably, convinced him that the Duke hoops template was the preferred template.
"When I first came to Stanford," Dawkins said, "I had an idea in my mind of how I wanted to play and how we wanted to compete. I was coming in with some preconceived notions of, 'We're going to pick up full court, we're going to pressure everyone and get after these guys, and we're going to play a certain system offensively.' "
"I found that not to be the right system for this group," Dawkins said. "I had to readjust as a coach, and I had to grow. My growth was being able to listen and look at new things and say, 'OK, how do you devise a system that's going to maximize who these guys are?' And we started making those adjustments."
The adjustments were both subtle and major. Dawkins isn't going to open up his playbook and explain them all, especially on the cusp of reaching the Elite Eight. But a phone call was placed to Dick Davey, the former Santa Clara coach who served as Dawkins' top assistant before retiring two years ago. Davey has been watching every Stanford game and was happy to talk about some strategic elements of Stanford's progress.
Among those elements: More comfort and eagerness to play zone defenses. A familiarity of the triangle offense. The way Chasson Randle has embraced point guard duties.
When Davey sees the television close-ups of the players, though, he observes a more visceral change.
"What strikes me is how they've been coming with a tougher mental attitude toward how to play to win games," Davey said. "The fact they hadn't made it to the NCAA tournament gave them determination," Davey said. "I think that frustrated some of the guys, gave the team something to prove."
In other words, both they and Dawkins had to mature. That simple.
"It's nice to see him smile after the game," Davey said of his old boss.
Why now? Why not sooner? Should we dwell on that at this point, if proper lessons have been learned? Or should we just enjoy the smile?
Contact Mark Purdy at email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/MercPurdy.


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The NFL says there was no reported damage to MetLife Stadium after Hurricane Sandy and the plan as of now is to play Sunday's game between the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers in East Rutherford, N.J. as scheduled.
League spokesman Greg Aiello said the NFL will remain in contact with the authorities to see if any lingering safety and transportation issues will disrupt the game. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m.
TRADE DEADLINE MOVED: NFL extends it to Thursday
The Giants' preseason game against the New York Jets last summer was pushed back two days because of Hurricane Irene.
Aiello also said he currently knows of no issues that would affect Sunday's game between the Carolina Panthers and Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Kickoff there is scheduled for 1 p.m.
The other teams in the Northeast won't be affected. The New England Patriots and New York Jets have a bye this weekend, while the Philadelphia Eagles head to New Orleans to face the Saints.


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Syria is seeking to borrow a total of 161 million dollars from Japan and the Islamic Development Bank to finance port expansion and the acquisition of merchant ships, Transport Minister, Makram Obeid, was quoted as saying Tuesday.
A 100 million dollar loan from Japan would pay for developing the ports of Tartus and Lattaqieh in the northwest of the country, he told the ruling party newspaper Al-Baath.
The money would pay for new port facilities to boost efficiency and, in Tartus, two new terminals of which one would be an industrial free zone "as in Dubai", where electronic goods could be assembled, Obeid said.
He added that the Islamic Development Bank had agreed to fund the purchase of two ships from China and two from Germany.
The Japanese aid agency JAICA had completed a study on developing the Syrian ports and was working on another comparing them with rivals in the Mediterranean in order to make them more attractive to shipping companies, Obeid said.
Tartus and Latakia are well placed for traffic to and from the Gulf and Syria's Arab neighbors but they are only functioning at 60 percent capacity because of high container handling charges, he noted.
"Syria is in the process of reviewing these charges as well as insurance premiums with a view to making the ports more competitive," Obeid said - DAMASCUS (AFP)
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Perimeter Institute's vision is to create the world's foremost centre for foundational theoretical physics, uniting public and private partners, and the world's best scientific minds, in a shared enterprise to achieve breakthroughs that will transform our future.
Perimeter believes breakthroughs are realized through a collision of intellect, imagination and inspiration. The Institute exists to enable the most ambitious research and share its transformative powers with the world.
In communicating throughout Canada and around the world, the External Relations group at Perimeter harnesses the collaborative power of team members from across all areas of the Institute. This includes interacting with other content-producing areas such as the research community, Educational Outreach, Publications, and Advancement.
These groups at Perimeter create a multitude of content to share among key audiences: research findings on the frontier of physics, interactive outreach activities for students, lectures from leading thinkers, and international festivals, and external-facing events.
The External Relations efforts exist to ensure communications continuity and connect the messages with key stakeholders and audiences at the right time. In doing so, External Relations conducts operations involving media relations, government relations, marketing services, and production services. The department also spearheads certain special projects and contributes to initiatives owned by other areas.
Within this collaborative context, the External Relations Department is currently seeking a highly skilled Media & Communications Specialist for:
- Growing national and international media engagement activities
- Expanding distribution of Perimeter content and messages through non-traditional pathways
- Identifying and helping to establish partnerships in the joint-creation and delivery of content
- Working with Perimeter partners as needed in the creation and delivery of their messages
- Contributing to department planning, reports, and back-up of other roles as needed
Key Duties
The Media & Communications Specialist will specifically:
- Enhance the flow, repurposing, and dissemination of messages through existing Perimeter channels
- Strategize, create, and execute a national/international media engagement plan
- Engage non-traditional contacts across sectors with their own distribution channels in their sharing of content
- Vet inbound inquiries from media members, influencers, and organizations – followed by the research and recommendations on opportunities
- Serve as a key contact/liaison between Perimeter members and outside communicators, including all scheduling and follow-up (i.e. photography, fact-checking, etc.)
- Provide monitoring, valuation, and reports on communication activities
- Handle related budgets – tied to wires, reprints, association memberships, meet-ups, etc.
Education and Experience:
- Post-secondary degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales & Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields is preferred.
- 3+ years of experience with earned media, social media, marketing communications, and public relations messaging.
- Excellent relationship-building skills among communicators across different sectors.
- Track record of earned media coverage at national and international levels.
- Track record of successful social media engagement and other online audience interaction.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
The Media & Communications Specialist will, at a high level, deeply understand the nature of Perimeter's key audiences, plus the individuals and vehicles that best engage them.
The Specialist will also, in a hands-on manner, strategize messaging tactics (creating, requesting, or repurposing content as needed) and see to the distribution of the information (using Perimeter vehicles, media interest, and/or third-party channels) to share the content in a timely and effective manner.
Specific attributes will include:
- Exceptional communicator - with impeccable writing, editing, presentation, and conversational skills.
- Understanding of, and experience with, with traditional media - from major outlets to niche publications.
- Understanding of, and experimentation with, modern and emerging channels - not only blogs, curated sites, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc., but also in identifying and motivating influential people and organizations across sectors to share Perimeter news/content through their own channels in their audience's best interests.
- Appreciates multiple points-of-view – the ability to think from the audience perspective, relate to needs and timelines of key contacts, and tailor messages in the best interests of each audience.
- Naturally curious about the world – including the people and events that motivate change, and about Perimeter's opportunity to share the role of theoretical physics in helping shape a better future.
- Operates with urgency and efficiency – in service of key contacts and across multiple projects.
- Performs tied to goals – appreciates the need for focused communications tied to priorities, with the measurement and adjustment to operations to achieve those goals.
- Collaborates – proactively contributes ideas, seeks input, shares information, cross-checks the work of others, and ensures open pathways to the swift creation and delivery of messages.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills – in keeping with a highly respectful workplace at the Institute and partnering centres.
- Respects confidentiality – with utmost care and privacy for Institute members and partnering organizations.
- Superior project management – prioritizing projects, maintaining organized workflow, meeting commitments and deadlines to others.
- Technical ability – mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Core Motives or similar planning and contact tools. Proficient with content management systems or similar web-based functions. Command of top social media formats. Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to changing technical tools.
- Second language proficiency – helpful, though not a prerequisite.
Hours of Work:
- General hours of work are based on a 37.5 hour work week. Additional hours of work beyond the standard work week will be required, including odd hours tied to news cycles and developments across time zones.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment – at Perimeter or remote office, occasionally at media outlets, partner organizations, and meet-ups in a variety of settings
- Hours vary; mainly dayside, but with evening, late night and weekend attention to agendas as needed tied to news cycles, online activity, and developments in other time zones
- Professional appearance and deportment required
- Travel is required – provincial, national, and international
- None or very limited physical effort required
- None or very limited exposure to physical risk


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President Obama, the former senator who won the presidency partly on his prescient decision not to support the Bush administration's push to go to War in Iraq, seems prepared now to authorize military action in Syria.
The administration believes Syrian President Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons in the fight against rebel groups try�ing to overthrow his regime. It was reported that hundreds of civilians were killed in a chemical attack last week.
Mr. Obama is pondering military action although he has only circumstantial evidence that it was Assad, rather than rebel groups that used chemical weapons.
He is talking military intervention even though UN inspectors in Syria have not yet concluded their investigations, and even though he has not clearly defined how America and its allies would gain strategically by such actions.
Drill down on the administration's reasons for military intervention and you will find that it is not to actually take out the Assad regime, or to even influence the outcome of the civil war, which is not surprising since over 60 percent of the rebel fighters in Syria are linked to one terrorist organization or another. The president's reason to strike militarily is also not about taking out chemical weapon sites, but, as he explained, to place 'a shot across the bow.'
By a shot across the bow, the president presumably means whatever action taken would be a signal to Syria and other rouge nations such as Iran and North Korea, that the U.S. has zero tolerance for the use of chemical weapons. It could also be a signal to Russia, an ally of Syria, that the U.S. is ready to protect its interests in the Middle East.
Yet, none of those reasons present a clear and present security threat to the nation, and if those become the reasons for military intervention, such an action could correctly be characterized as a 'war of choice,' rather than a 'war of necessity.'
'How do you go to war when there isn't a thread of threat against U.S. national security, and without involving Congress?' retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Gulf War commander and Vietnam combat veteran, said during a television interview Thursday. 'It would be a disaster if it came out six months from now that we attacked another sovereign nation with faulty intelligence.'
That is a concern and a question senator, or presidential candidate, Obama would have asked. But now that he is the commander-in-chief he seems to have lost the ability to think clearly on the use of the country's military.
The National Rifle Association and others have often tried to blunt gun control efforts by saying 'guns don't kill people. People kill people,' which if you really think about it is a statement that heightens rather than lessens the urgency to have stricter gun control measures in place.
And indeed, we would have a much safer world if guns and other weapons, including weapons of war, were designed with some sort of built-in electronic DNA that would allow them to discharge only in the face of legitimate threats, or when they would only take out the bad guys.
As it is, our modern-day weaponry has no such controls. It is up to the possessor of a gun, or the leader of a nation's military to decide if and when to pull the trigger, and as much as we would like it to be otherwise, that decision, rather than being guided by legitimacy can often be overrun by ego, the desire to punish or to save face.
I never thought this president would ever allow himself to be ruled by the latter, but his intentions in Syria seem to say otherwise.


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Missing checks deemed to be 'illegal activity'
HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS — An investigation of missing checks at the Grand County building department involved "illegal activity" and a person who did "something criminal."
According to minutes from a special board of county commissioners meeting on Jan. 6, the commissioners spoke with Chief Building Official Scott Pension during an executive session about the ongoing investigation.
Following the executive session, commissioners noted Penson was not part of the illegal activities, but should have been aware of them.
"Mr. Penson did not do anything criminal. There was a person in the department that has done something criminal. The Board would like to see that person punished," said Commissioner James Newberry, according to meeting minutes.
Penson will be allowed to continue working as the building department head, but according to the minutes, he will be on probation.
Comments from Commissioner Gary Bumgarner implied cash had been taken out of the department's till.
Grand County Manager Lurline Underbrink-Curran told county officials the county sheriff is hoping to re-interview someone regarding the investigation, but was having difficulty getting a hold of that person.
The manager recently confirmed an employee in the building department has been "released," but said it was for reasons not directly related to the illegal activity.
The Sky-Hi attempted to contact Sheriff Rod Johnson, but calls were not immediately returned. Charges have yet to be filed relating to the investigation. Underbrink-Curran said she expects the sheriff to issue a statement on the case by next week.
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|Economics of the Philippine Milkfish Resource System (UNU, 1982, 66 pages)
The authors have assembled a unified body of information on milkfish (Chanos chanos) aquaculture in the Philippines to pin-point where further efficiencies of resource use in the milkfish system can be obtained. Each of the subsystems-procurement, transformation, and delivery-is examined in turn.
The major inefficiencies in the Philippine milkfish resource system occur in the transformation sub-system rather than in the fry procurement or delivery sub-systems. Reduction in mortality rates during rearing and increased application of supplementary inputs such as fertilizers are the two major means by which the existing system can substantially increase the supply of milkfish available to consumers in the Philippines.


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White Sox can't cash in on chances to back Quintana
CHICAGO -- A lack of run support and a ninth-inning implosion by the White Sox bullpen once again kept left-hander Jose Quintana from being properly rewarded for his effort Friday night.
The White Sox left-hander held the Royals to two runs in seven innings, but Chicago was unable to get the clutch hit to fall against Kansas City righty James Shields, who tossed seven shutout innings to lead the Royals to a 5-1 win at U.S. Cellular Field.View Full Game Coverage
CHICAGO -- A lack of run support and a ninth-inning implosion by the White Sox bullpen once again kept left-hander Jose Quintana from being properly rewarded for his effort Friday night.
The White Sox left-hander held the Royals to two runs in seven innings, but Chicago was unable to get the clutch hit to fall against Kansas City righty James Shields, who tossed seven shutout innings to lead the Royals to a 5-1 win at U.S. Cellular Field.View Full Game Coverage
Quintana and Shields dueled through the game's first seven innings before third baseman Conor Gillaspie homered in the eighth to cut Chicago's deficit to 2-1. But the Royals scored three in the ninth off right-hander Matt Lindstrom to quell any momentum and hand the White Sox their seventh loss in the last 10 games.
"You don't expect Matt in that situation to have that happen," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said of the ninth, which also included a dropped fly ball by left fielder Casper Wells. "That's one you don't expect. I don't expect it the next time he goes out there. You give up that and it kind of takes that momentum away."
The momentum could have easily gone Chicago's way on a handful of occasions because, though Shields shut out the White Sox, he certainly didn't shut them down.
White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham -- who returned to the lineup after missing the previous five games with a strained ligament in his left wrist -- had three chances to make his return a memorable one, three times coming to the plate with two on and two out.
Beckham flied out in front of the center-field warning track in the second and fourth innings, drilling two hard-hit balls.
"One of those nights, and unfortunately they came with guys on base," Beckham said. "That stinks, because maybe it could've been a different game. But it was one of those nights that Shields was pretty good -- I mean, he's always good."
Beckham's second at-bat included the swing that could have swung Friday's game in Chicago's favor -- a line drive down the right-field line that landed foul by mere inches.
"Yeah, I don't even know if it was multiple inches," Beckham said. "I think it was really close, but definitely a foul ball."
Beckham provided a productive plate appearance in his third two-on, two-out situation in the sixth inning by walking, but rookie catcher Josh Phegley grounded Shields' first offering into a forceout at third base to end the inning.
"He was hitting stuff hard. He had good at-bats all night and it was a little like Q [Quintana], he probably deserves better than he got," Ventura said of Beckham. "But that's the way the game is, it's not always fair."
Shields has allowed one run in 13 innings in two starts at U.S. Cellular Field this season.
"The record doesn't tell a quarter of the story of the way he's pitched all year long. He's been really, really good," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "He keeps us in the game every time he goes out there. We've just struggled to score runs for him."
Like the White Sox with Quintana on Friday.
While Shields (5-7, 3.09 ERA) earned the win -- allowing eight hits, walking two and striking out two -- Quintana (5-3, 3.55) was saddled with the loss.
The lefty made only one mistake on a hanging changeup in the third inning, which Royals right fielder David Lough drilled into the right-field bullpen.
"It was bad location," Quintana said through an interpreter. "It was the right pitch to throw, but just bad location. Those things happen and you move on."
Quintana did, allowing only six hits and striking out five -- all swing-and-misses on his curveball.
"He's been doing that lately," Ventura said. "He's a good pitcher and it's just one of those where he doesn't get really what he deserves. He was sharp."
Like All-Star lefty Chris Sale, not getting what he deserves has been a theme for Quintana this year. The 24-year-old leads the Majors with 13 no-decisions and is 2-1 with a 3.05 ERA in his last four starts.
Quintana isn't complaining about the lack of offense, though, because on Friday, Beckham and the offense couldn't catch any breaks, either.
"The team today, we got some hits. But you also have to realize you're facing a pretty good pitcher," Quintana said. "The offense was there, we just couldn't get the runs."
Cash Kruth is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @cashkruth.


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Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (bin soiled label) 2005
Winemaker Notes
The 2005 Reserve Cabernet shows the intrinsic black stone fruit nuances and the soft tannin structure of Oakville, Napa Valley-floor Cabernet Sauvignon.
Critical AcclaimAll Vintages
Michael Weis, winemaker at Groth Vineyards & Winery since 1994, brings more than three decades of experience with Oakville grapes and wines to the job of nurturing the best possible expression of the vineyards.
Home to some of the most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon in America, Napa Valley's Oakville district stretches across the center of Napa's valley floor and foothills between the Vaca and Mayacamas Mountains. This AVA is home to the legendary To Kalon Vineyard and Martha's Vineyard, as well as many powerhouse wineries including Screaming Eagle, Silver Oak, Robert Mondavi, Opus One, Far Niente and Groth.
The climate is generally warm and agreeable, resulting in year after year of favorable vintages. Summer days see a gentle tug of war between warmer inland air and the cool air coming in from the San Pablo Bay, creating an ideal environment to grow red varieties. Oakville's diverse soils, namely ancient sea bedrock, clay and gravel, are well-drained, and perfect for high-caliber viticulture.
Cabernet here is often bottled varietally but is also popular in Bordeaux Blends. Oakville wines are known for their silky, sensual textures, structured tannins, dark and brooding fruit and lovely aromatics. These age-worthy and prestigious wines are favored by collectors throughout the world.
A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe. Inherently high in tannins and acidity, the best bottlings of Cabernet can age beautifully for decades. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in temperate climates like Bordeaux where it forms the base of the Medoc reds. These blends are typically mostly Cabernet with Merlot and smaller amounts of some combination of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. (Enjoying a great deal of success in various regions around the world, this blend is now globally referred to as a Bordeaux Blend.) Cabernet Sauvignon from the Napa Valley is responsible for some of the world's most prestigious, age-worthy and sought-after "cult" wines.
Tasting Notes for Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry red wine rich in color, tannin and extract. It expresses notes of blackberry, cassis, plum, currant, spice and tobacco. In the Old World you'll often find the more earthy side of Cabernet. In warmer regions like California, Washington, Argentina, Chile and Australia, you can typically expect more upfront fruit flavors.
Perfect Food Pairings for Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is right at home with rich, intense meat dishes—beef, lamb and venison, in particular—where its opulent fruit and decisive tannins make an equal match to the dense protein of the meat. With a mature Cabernet, opt for tender, slow-cooked meat dishes.
Sommelier Secrets for Cabernet Sauvignon
Despite the modern importance and ubiquity of Cabernet Sauvignon, it is actually a relatively young variety. In 1997, DNA profiling revealed the grape to be a spontaneous crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc which took place in 17th century southwestern France.


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Christmas collectibles include not only Christmas trees and ornaments, but also Santa Claus figures, special dishes, and even games and wrapping paper. A Belsnickle is a nineteenth-century figure of Father Christmas. A kugel is an early, heavy ornament made of thick blown glass, lined with zinc or lead, and often covered with colored wax. The English firm Spode made the first dinnerware set decorated with a Christmas tree in 1938. Royal Doulton's limited-edition annual Christmas plates are a well-known Christmas series. Christmas cards are listed in this section under Greeting Card. Christmas collectibles may also be listed in the Candy Container category. Christmas trees are listed in the section that follows.
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