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Hi lovely followers!
I just thought I would let you know that I did a little guest post at Porcelain Heat, Ivory Tooth and I wanted to tell you about it!
It's called Styles Files, and as you guested it it's all about ones personal style!
I'd love it if you all went over and showed her (and I) a little support. It's my first time doing a post like it and it was a lot of fun!!
I'm also looking for guest writers for my Beautiful and Unique posts (on my other blog) so if you are interested check out the info here! I'd love to have any of your wonderful lady do a post (sorry boys, only the ladies for this one!)
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Inspiration is something that you need to chase. It is a thing that makes you jump out of bed, or asks you to pull the car over, because you just have to get a little down sketch in your note book before it slips away. My inspiration comes to me from all directions, whether it's the smell in the air, or a new technique I could try. My mediums are what I use to execute these ideas; raw wool from the sheep, natural dyes from my back yard and many types colourful and textured yarns. I create spun, woven, felted and knitted pieces with utilitarian function; items with every day uses such as tea towels and rugs.
Anna Mathis is a fiber artist; she graduated from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in June 2014, and is an international award winner for her textile designs. Hand spun art yarns, hand woven wall hangings, and wearable felted sculptures are all a part of her creations and explorations in textiles. As an artist, entrepreneurial characteristics are very important for success, and Mrs. Mathis has begun to demonstrate these qualities. Since being accepted into UNB's Summer Institute, Foundry program, Mrs. Mathis has started a business called Ploome Fiber Arts; this business sells finished products as well as educational kits. These kits are designed to teach the public about the time and effort that goes into this craft by getting them learning the skills and making the items themselves. She is currently enrolled in the UNB Adult Education program to combine teaching with her art, and she plans to share her passion in order to increase the value of fine craft in New Brunswick.
2014 Diploma in Fine Craft: Fiber Arts, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
2012 Foundation Visual Arts Certificate, New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
2014 "Sea Spun" Solo show, Grand Manan Art Gallery, NB
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Dr. James Higham (NYU) describes his research group's work on the selection pressures, especially sexual selection, underlying facial color variation in Old World Monkeys.
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The aim of our research program in the Primate Reproductive Ecology and Evolution group at NYU is to understand how evolution, especially the process of sexual selection, has produced the extraordinary diversity of morphological and behavioral variation seen among the primate order. To study these questions we employ techniques from multiple fields, including behavioral ecology and evolutionary biology, endocrinology and immunology, computer vision and machine learning, experimental and comparative psychology, and quantitative and functional genetics.
We work on a number of systems, though many of our recent publications have been on two major ones. Firstly, we are involved in longterm studies of the rhesus macaques of Cayo Santiago. Our work there is diverse in scope, but one long-running question has been the function of the red coloration exhibited in rhesus macaque faces. Recent work has focused especially on the function of coloration in males. We have recently shown that, unlike in many primate species, male coloration is not linked to dominance rank. Instead, it appears to be an ornament that is attractive to females. Male coloration is heritable, and appears to be under selection, with those males simultaneously combining high dominance rank with dark red face coloration having the highest reproductive output over time. These results combined suggest that male rhesus macaque coloration is an unusual mammalian trait – a color ornament selected through female mate choice and inter-sexual selection rather than male-male competition and intra-sexual selection. This makes it more similar to the ornaments of groups like birds and fish, than to the armaments (weapons) exhibited by many mammal species.
Another of our current study systems is that of the diverse facial patterns of the guenon monkeys. These monkeys show extremely diverse facial markings, which have long been hypothesized to be involved in species recognition. Multiple guenon species are sympatric (geographically overlap), and where they do so they tend to live, travel and feed together, leading to the potential for making mating mistakes, leading to hybrid individuals of two species with lower fitness. Using techniques developed in the field of computer vision for human facial recognition, we showed that guenon face patterns have evolved to be more distinct specifically from those of the other guenon species that each species geographically overlaps with. This pattern of character displacement suggests that guenon faces may have had a key role to play in preventing costly mismatings between species. Further work utilizing machine learning has shown that guenon face patterns provide highly reliable information for species classification, as well as for identifying individual animals. However, guenon faces are not sexually dimorphic, nor do they change with age. These results further reveal the likelihood that guenon face markings have been involved in species recognition mechanisms, and in creating reproductive isolation between different species. Primate evolution is characterized by a number of rapid radiations in which many species have been created, often without much understanding of the mechanisms by which many closely-related species have been maintained even in sympatry. Our recent work on this system seeks to understand such processes.
A synthesis of our work on adaptive coloration, with links to several of our papers (in bolded text), is available on BBC Earth.
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Date | Mon, 06 Nov 2000 14:02:01 GMT |
Folks: Here is a document outlining a proposal for a couple of components (Web Services Deployment Descriptor (WSDD) and Intermediary Chaining Framework (ICF)) in the SOAP v3.0 architecture work. This work can be regarded as refinements to some of the SOAP v3.0 architecture proposals posted to date. There is of course much work to do, but this proposal is a start. The document is quite long (sorry), but much of the length is due to the inclusion of several examples of WSDL and a proposed related format called WSDD, or Web Services Deployment Descriptor. XML is bulky. We also took the time to explain in some detail a Purchase Order scenario and how it exercises the WSDD and ICF components. (See attached file: WSDD Use Example v10a.pdf) This document reviews a scenario motivating the benefits of describing intermediaries ( aka headerhandlers, messagehandlers, etc.) in terms of web services. This results in an extensible component model for the SOAP v3.0 engine and a very natural deployment programming model for web services engineers to describe the processing on input, output and fault flows related to their web service. The web services engineer uses a WSDD file to configure the "kinds" of intermediaries that must appear on the input, output and fault flows to his/her web service. The SOAP engine itelf is responsible for associating an intermediary web service implementation for each intermediary "kind" described in a WSDD. Intermediary web services can be "deployed" resident in the engine, or can they can be remotely invoked. An engine component (called for now the ICF) builds chains of these intermediaries for each input, output and fault flow described by the service and encapsulates the detail of invoking the intermediary web service. As a side effect, the WSDL describing the target web service is updated to reflect any requirements the intermediaries may have (eg a digital Signature header is required on the input flow). At runtime, the engine is responsible for receiving the message from the transport listener, converting the message into a cannonical form (variously called SOAPMessage, SOAPContext or MessageContext object), retrieving the input chain generated by the ICF generator, and invoking the chain. The chain walks through each intermediary, invoking the intermediary web service, merging the results of the intermediary into the SOAPMessage and eventually invoking the target web service. The output or fault flows go through the ICF in symmetric fashion. Of course the WSDD can be used recursively. Because the intermediaries are themselves web services, there can be chains associated with the input, output and fault flows of the intermediary web service itself. The document reviews a scenario where this facility is quite useful. Please post comments on this document to the soap-dev mailing list. I look forward to your comments. sgg ++++++++ Steve Graham firstname.lastname@example.com (919)254-0615 (T/L 444) <<Pithecanthropus Erectus>> Emerging Internet Technologies ++++++++ | |
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Therefore it is not blasphemous to deny that Jesus was the son of God, but it is to do so in a 'scurrilous or abusive or offensive' manner. The value of the blasphemy law is in protecting society from a minority who crave notoriety. The law has a restraining effect.
It has previously dissuaded publication of a film depicting a nun having sex with Jesus on the cross. Such gratuitous vilification of belief must be discouraged. In doing this we must take care to differentiate between those who express different opinions to our own, and those who do so in a way calculated to cause maximum distress.
The Commission for Racial Equality's call for offences of incitement to religious hatred is very welcome. And it is proper that all who believe a religion should have equal rights under a blasphemy law. But defining what is, or is not, a religion will be difficult.
Christians note that Jesus responded to blasphemy by turning the other cheek. Many Christians do the same today in preference to burning books. It is surely part of loving our neighbours to argue for protection from those who would wilfully trample upon people's deeply held beliefs, whether or not we agree with those beliefs.
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"Victory!" shouted Rubens Barrichello following his country's quarter-final triumph. The Ferrari driver wore a yellow Brazilian jersey bearing the No10 and his own name across the top.
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone, who is English, came out of the Ferrari motorhome after the match without saying a word, while countryman and Renault pilot Jenson Button showed his disappointment by swearing as he headed to a practice session.
Most Formula One teams are based in England and the atmosphere in the paddock was mournful. Dejected team staff took down English flags, although the BAR-Honda motorhome remained defiantly decked with small Union Jacks.
A change in mood was expected later in the day after Germany's quarter-final match against the United States.
Meanwhile, Germany's Ralf Schumacher has hit back at claims he is not aggressive enough on the track.
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Tulachermet significantly increases its annual net profit
Edited by Rhod Mackenzie / 2017-03-21 08:14:34In 2016, a major producer of pig iron Tulachermet (Industrial Metallurgical Holding Company) significantly improved its financial resul.
MMK n.a. Ilyich reduced loss by 10 times
Edited by Rhod Mackenzie / 2017-03-21 08:18:44In 2016 the Mariupol metallurgical plant n.a. Ilyich by the preliminary data reduced its loss by 10.4 times to 152.79 mln grivnas against 2015 (1.50 bln grivnas).
Transit of ferrous metals from Kazakhstan to Russian ports grows over 3 times
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In January-February, steel production in Russia grew by 4.6% to 8.8 mln tons
Edited by Rhod Mackenzie / 2017-03-20 02:04:33In January-February 2017, the production of steel in Russia increased by 4.6% compared to the same period last year to 8.8 million tons, the Russian Statistics Service reports.
Pipe Innovative Technologies to supply pipes to Gazprom for 2.8 bln rubles
Edited by Rhod Mackenzie / 2017-03-16 04:03:10Gazprom has determined the winners of the tender for the supply of large diameter pipes for 3.744 billion rubles, this follows from the company's report.
Korshunovsky GOK updates equipment at its site
Edited by Rhod Mackenzie / 2017-03-16 03:26:30Since the beginning of the year, Korshunovsky mining plant (GOK, a part of Mechel) has installed four magnetic separators at the enrichment plant.
Kola mining and metallurgical plant to upgrade its concentrating mill
Edited by Rhod Mackenzie / 2017-03-16 12:45:42The enrichment plant of the Kola mining and metallurgical plant will receive a new automated process control system.
Volume of ferrous metals transshipment through port of Novorossiysk by 14.2%
Edited by Rhod Mackenzie / 2017-03-15 08:40:42In January-February 2017, the cargo turnover of the Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group remained at the level of the previous year, amounted to 23.8 million tons.
In the first week of March, railway shipment of ferrous scrap metal grew by almost a third
Edited by Rhod Mackenzie / 2017-03-15 03:14:23In the first decade of March 2017, the dispatch on the network of Russian Railways increased by 5% against the level in the same period of the previous year.


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Employees vs. Robots
Posted by "Just Sayin'..." in Amazon, aumotive after-market, Business, Disruption, Disruptive Innovation, Economy, General, Innovation, Insurance, Leadership, recipe for success, Retail, Service, Software, supplier, Technology, Tools, Uncategorized on December 4, 2014
I was reading an article that appeared in Tuesday's USAToday with the headline – "Amazon puts 15,000 robots to work on Cyber Monday". 15,000?!?! The Kiva Systems robots do tasks that historically have been done by some number of Amazons 88,400 employees. Robots picking products that are purchased online by consumers that then need to be shipped to them from Amazon fulfillment centers across the globe cost some number of people jobs. Using Kiva robots obviously provides great value to Amazon shareholders since they don't require a human resource department to oversee payroll, other benefits such as medical and dental plans, vacation days, sick days, etc.. But this can't be good for union and hourly workers.
Robots are obviously taking over or facilitating any number of manual jobs that historically have been done by employees. Amazon's use of robots brings the product(s) ordered online and stored in shelf bins to a packer for shipping. Once the purchased item is delivered to the packer the robot returns the shelf bin back to where it belongs awaiting the next task. These robots have certainly saved Amazon the cost of workers who provided this service. The article says that Amazon spent $ 775 million for the Kiva robots and that, "The robots are part of a complex software and hardware system that simplifies picking and packing at warehouses that contain literally millions of items." The article doesn't mention that each robot, and the systems that supports them, cost an average of $ 51,667. Payscale.com estimates that the average Amazon employee salary cost is in a range of $ 50,098 – $ 122,195. After Amazon's initial investment in the Kiva robots there would be ongoing costs for maintenance, repairs, replacements and of course those whose job it is to manage the 15,000 robots, but Amazon obviously did all the internal analysis and studies to see that the return on investment was well worth the $ 775 million.
The advent of using robots isn't new, but with robots taking over responsibilities of human pickers at Amazon and the use of robots across countless industries and companies the potential loss of unskilled or low skill jobs could be devastating. Taking place at the same time is the strong push by some city and state governments to increase the minimum wage through legislation. Somehow there seems to be a potential disconnect.
Redwood.com compiled a report titled "The Top 10 Reasons Businesses Demand Enterprise-Level Automation". Reason #2 in this report is:
"Happy and Productive Employees
Automated tasks keep people—who can get bored or irritated by doing repetitive tasks—free from drudgery. It also liberates them to do more strategic and valuable activities for the company. Automation lies at the core of all of our modern conveniences. Machines are made to do repetitive, boring tasks—without complaining."
You can see where the use of robots and/or automation that is rapidly taking over or helping employees in their jobs providing cost reductions and greater shareholder value for companies who utilize them, but I'm guessing that most employees would prefer being "bored or irritated" and not "free from drudgery" versus not having a job. Certainly there are countless jobs that won't be taken over by robots, but is your job completely safe from being replaced by a robot so that you can be freed to do something else? I'm guessing the Amazon employees that were picking products for packing at one time thought so.
If you're a business owner or in management with responsibility for delivering shareholder value you have to continually be looking for ways to cut costs and increase value just as Amazon has done. There are countless jobs that aren't going to be replaced by robots, but are there robots that can help you improve the productivity of your employees making their jobs easier and provide greater shareholder value? As companies compete against each other for business at a local, regional, national or international basis; looking for the slightest advantage against industry competitors the answer has to be yes. What are you doing to take any advantage available and ensure that you continue to grow and prosper in your industry?
Just sayin'.
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Vehicle Miles Driven Improving?
Posted by "Just Sayin'..." in AGRR, Auto Glass, Auto Glass Networks, Call Centers, cars, Disruption, Disruptive Innovation, Economy, General, Innovation, Insurance, Leadership, Retail, Service, Third Party Administrator - TPA, Tools, Uncategorized on September 23, 2014
You may have seen statistics recently relating to the increase in miles driven in July 2014 versus July 2013. Seemingly great news for any business in the retail automotive repair industry as miles driven is one of the key drivers that affect the industry and any increase is a positive indicator. As shown on the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration web site[1],
"Travel on all roads and streets changed by 1.5% (4.0 billion vehicle miles) for July 2014 as compared with July 2013."
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Total Travel |
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North-East |
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0.0 |
South-Atlantic |
55.4 |
2.4 |
North-Central |
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South-Gulf |
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West |
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o Estimated Vehicle-Miles of Travel by Region – July 2014 – (in Billions)
o Change in Traffic as compared to same month last year.
Great news it would seem. The governmental web site further shows that,
"Cumulative Travel for 2014 changed by 0.6% (10.1 billion vehicle miles).
That sounds like continued improvement and more great news for the industry, but perhaps not…..
In the Thursday, September 18, 2014 edition of the USAToday™ a small graph was shown in the USA SNAPSHOTS® section on the front page with the header "USA's driving stalled" (click link). According to Advisor Perspectives, the organization that provided the information shown on the graph, miles driven in the United States:
"Adjusted for population growth, January to June miles driven this year are down 8.5% since 2007 peak"
Down 8.5%! That certainly isn't great news for automotive retailers. You can read the article titled "Vehicle Miles Driven: A Structural Change in Our Driving Behavior", that was written by Doug Short for Advisor Perspectives that was the source of the information on the declining number in its entirety by following this link (click here). The article takes an in-depth look at how miles driven are being affected by gasoline prices, changes in driving behavior, the effects of an aging population, unemployment trends and changes in the ways we interact with one another due to ever changing improvements in communication technologies.
Miles driven, along with weather and the economy are the three key drivers[2] for the automotive retail industry. How have these three key drivers been affecting your business? Based on Mr. Short's perspective on miles driven, automotive retailers will have to rely on improvements in the economy and favorable weather to offset a real decrease in miles driven to help drive growth. You're going to need to take greater advantage of your push and pull marketing strategy to attract customers.
If you have a desire to continue to grow your business (and who wouldn't) into the future; it would seem advisable to work hard on ways to differentiate and separate yourself from your competitors. The decline in the miles driven has certainly had an effect on volumes to date and will unquestionably continue to influence the automotive retail industry going forward. With declining miles driven the opportunities for replacing or repairing damaged auto glass, for collision repairs, for tire replacements, oil changes, etc. will also obviously continue to decline. It's critical for smaller retailers to find new ways to attract customers just as the large market leaders aggressively pursue those same customers with name brand awareness campaigns. Now is not the time for complacency.
Just sayin'.
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Just Sayin' Blog – Is it Time for Licensing?
Posted by "Just Sayin'..." in AGRR, AGRSS, Auto Glass, Auto Glass Networks, Auto Glass Safety Council, General, Legislation, Retail, Service, Third Party Administrator - TPA, Tools, Uncategorized on April 15, 2014
I read an article relating to the Novus Super Session at the organization's Annual Franchise Conference held last week in Tucson. A representative from one of the networks that operate in the automotive glass repair and replacement (AGRR) industry in the United States attended the conference and discussed industry related issues and ideas. One of the issues discussed related to the responses to survey questions that the network had asked of some number of in-network shops that either are:
- required to bill through the network for the insurance or fleet work that these shops do for an insurance company that utilizes this network as an administrator or
- shops that are asked by the network to do work on the behalf of the network for an insurance company or fleet account that the network either can't or doesn't want their own company owned technicians to do for some reason.
The survey question that the representative said received the most comments related to unlicensed and/or unregistered AGRR shops. The network representative reported that when the survey responders were asked if they would support the regulation of auto glass shops in their states a resounding 74.2% responded with a yes. I think the question relating to regulation of auto glass shops an interesting one and I support the regulation of auto glass shops that do replacements.
When you consider all of the various "services" that are regulated by states, it is inconceivable to me that auto glass replacements (and other automotive repairers) are not. I looked on the web site of the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) that oversees and licenses those considered "professionals" by the State of Illinois. There are 237 professions that are regulated by the IDFPR starting first with those who provide "Acupuncture" services. That seems like a profession that should be regulated. If you're going to have someone perform acupuncture on you, would you want just anyone off the street be allowed to stick needles in you? Probably not. The listing ends with "Veterinary Technician". The professional listings include some in the medical profession, but not every specialty is listed so if you add every regulated and/or licensed professional's in the medical field to the list on the web site would be much longer. How does the state you live regulate those they consider professionals? Do you have 237 different professions regulated and/or licensed by your state?
I think it's interesting that some of the professions that are regulated and/or licensed by the State of Illinois include:
Real Estate Appraiser Athlete Agent
Cemetery Customer Service Employee Community Association Manager
Detection of Deception Trainee Nail Technician
Shorthand Reporter Timeshare Resale Agent
Understanding that a few of the professions on the truncated list above taken from the IDFPR web site could, for instance, certainly cost you money if you had a bad appraisal via a Real Estate Appraiser, but in all likelihood none of these licensed and/or regulated professions are going to put your life at risk. A faulty windshield installation, on the other hand, could cost you and/or passengers riding in your vehicle serious injury or in a worst case scenario a life.
If you visit the AutoGlassSafetyCouncil.com or SafeWindshields.com site you'll find a variety of information regarding the importance of windshields in auto glass safety. A question on the SafeWindshield.com site asks:
What role does my windshield play to ensure my safety in an accident?
The windshield provides a significant amount of strength to the structural support in the cabin of the vehicle. For instance, in a front end collision the windshield provides up to 45% of the structural integrity of the cabin of the vehicle and in a rollover, up to 60%.
There should be no dispute regarding the importance of a windshield in ensuring the safety of auto and truck passengers, asking that those who install your windshield to be licensed and/or regulated doesn't seem unreasonable to me? If in the State of Illinois the state government feels that there is sufficient need to regulate and/or license Nail Technicians, Athletic Agents or Shorthand Reporters, wouldn't you think that the same state legislature would take a look at various automotive repairs that if not done properly, could cost someone a serious injury or death?
The network representative at the Novus meeting was quoted as saying that for those that the network surveyed:
"By far, the largest problem was unlicensed/unregistered shops."
You can certainly downplay the network that provided the survey results when asking the question "What was the largest problem in the AGRR industry?" (some might suggest the right answer to the question is the network providing the information is actually the largest problem in the AGRR industry), but is it time to consider the licensing and regulation of the AGRR industry considering the importance of the windshield to occupant safety? Perhaps that licensing or regulation could include adherence and verification of replacements to the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard®. That might be an unpopular position for some, but would it be so bad? As auto glass professionals what are we afraid of?
Just sayin'.
Just Sayin' Blog – 10 Big Rules from T. Boone Pickens
Posted by "Just Sayin'..." in AGRR, General, Interviews, Retail, Service, Technology, Tools, Uncategorized, USP on April 2, 2013
A couple of months ago I was looking at a web site TED.com. TED.com is operated by a non-profit group dedicated to bringing together leaders from technology, entertainment and design who are given the challenge to give "the talks of their lives" in 18 minutes or less at TED Conferences. If you visit the web site you'll find a number of very interesting people talking about a wide variety of topics and most of them are passionate discussions of topics that are very important to each speaker. The organization also has events called TEDx (the x means an independently organized TED event) which brings the lofty goals of the international organization to locales across the United States and world to stimulate discussion on topics that have special meaning to the community. Through this site I found a T. Boone Pickens talk which he gave at his alma mater Oklahoma State University on December 3, 2012. The topic was what he called The Leadership Plan. In a 16 minute talk that was both humorous and serious, he laid out what he called his 10 Big Rules which really resonated with me. To me, these rules seem more like principles, but Mr. Pickens rules are pretty straightforward and are ones that anyone can and should follow. His 10 Big Rules:
1. Have a good work ethic
2. Make a plan
3. Look for big things
4. Take advice from smart people
5. Make your case in 3 minutes or less
6. Don't be afraid to make a decision
7. Embrace change
8. Don't cheat
9. Have patience
10. Be generous
In the case of T. Boone Pickens these were the rules that he started following while attending Oklahoma State University after a little prodding from his father. The fact that he figured out these rules at such a young age brought him the opportunity to have a wealth of experiences and at a young age monetary wealth as well. His first rule is that, regardless of your position in life, having a good work ethic is a key to having success. No one can disagree with that one. Mr. Pickens second rule is to make a plan. If you make a plan it will provide you a clear direction to head in achieving the goals you set for yourself. This rule should also give you a way to clearly measure how you're working toward achieving your plan. When you look for big things you find will find ways to differentiate yourself from others and this should help you in finding success in anything you pursue.
Mr. Pickens fourth rule certainly has meaning to me – take advice from smart people. You can't know everything so finding people who can help you achieve your plan is critical to finding success. I've always tried to surround myself with smart people who bring knowledge and experiences I don't have. The next rule is that you need to be able to make your case in 3 minutes or less. This really speaks to having a clear understanding of your goals along with the key ingredients that will provide you with a recipe for success that you can easily communicate. Why is this important? In order to get those you want to join you in pursuit of your plan, you need to be able to persuade or influence them so being able to make your case will be critical to your success. Once you've got your team on board with your plan you also need to be able to clearly communicate to those who will be buying the product or service you're offering. Rule five make your case in 3 minutes or less makes a lot of sense.
As a leader don't be afraid to make a decision. You can get bogged down in the decision making process, but don't. You obviously always try to make the best decisions you possibly can by analyzing all pertinent information and determining the best course of action. Then ou then deal with the consequences of the action that you take. Be fearless.
You also have to be able to embrace change. With Mr. Pickens' rule number seven he's telling us that everything around us is in constant change and you must willing to accept change if you want to find success in business. If you're not open to trying new ways of doing things you are not going to be successful. You can't fear change and you have to surround yourself with people who embrace change just as much as you do. Mr. Pickens says be a change advocate and that's truly great advice.
His eighth rule – don't cheat – doesn't really need any explanation, but no success can truly be enjoyed if you cheat to achieve it. I'm sure you know people or companies who you feel have cheated and achieved success by doing so. It is certainly frustrating to watch others cheat and get away with it, but if you really want to be a leader Mr. Pickens advice is just don't do it.
The ninth big rule is one of the most important rules. As a leader you have to have patience. You need to show patience with the people that work for you and you have to be patient as you put your plan into action. If you have faith in the direction you're going you have to give your plan time to work. Mr. Pickens tells a story of a friend who told him, "Don't rush the monkey and you'll get a better show." Be patient.
T. Boone Pickens tenth big rule of leadership is that you should always be generous with your time and treasure. His grandmother told him, "Don't forget where you came from."
The 10 Big Rules that Mr. Pickens detailed in his 16 minute talk are really great rules for anyone to follow in life or business. As I mentioned earlier, when I watched his talk at the Oklahoma State University Mr. Pickens 10 Big Rules really resonated with me. I'd like to think that I have followed his rules in my business career, but the only way to know for sure would be to ask those with whom I have had the privilege to have worked.
What do you think people would say about you if asked?
Just sayin'.


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Just before Christmas, Quebec Superior Court reversed a judgment from a municipal court in Lévis, QC. The issue was once more an entity trying to do indirectly what it could not do directly: to decide the outcome and the fate of an aerodrome (i.e. aeronautics), when only the Federal Government can do so. The airport has been there for something like fifty years and they recently started skydiving activities. That's when the city passed a bylaw prohibiting skydiving, building hangars without permits, and so on. The municipal judge had concluded something to the effect that "recreational skydiving was not part of the core of aeronautics", thus the city could levy fines and impose what it wanted.
Not yet translated into English, the judgement can be found here.
The conclusion of the Superior Court Judge is the following (my translation):
[165] The trial judge erred in law in concluding that the skydiving activities in issue were not at the core of federal aeronautical jurisdiction, and consequently, rejecting the doctrine of inter-jurisdictional immunity.
[166] It is also concluded that the by-laws of the City of Lévis prohibiting the conduct of skydiving activities, including facilities related to skydiver training activities (the Zoning Regulations and the Regulations on permits and Certificates) constitute an obstacle to the federal power over aeronautics. Consequently, these regulations must be declared inapplicable against the appellant.
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Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( EUR 2 ), Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
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Free self parking, Free RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- DVD player
- Phone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Cable TV service
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
- In-room safe
- In-room massage available
- Free newspaper
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Free cribs/infant beds
Where to Eat
Breakfast is available for a surcharge each morning.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Bowling alley on site
Spa Services
- Massages
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 6 per pet, per night
- Dogs only
- Restrictions apply
- For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
24-hour check-in
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: EUR 8.60 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: EUR 2 (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: EUR 2 (rates may vary)
- Pet fee: EUR 6 per pet, per night
Hotel Name
- Rosen-Hotel Hotel Sangerhausen
- Rosen-Hotel Sangerhausen
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the train station. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
National Rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.


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Today was one of those days. We have been shut in here at the office launching this website for at least the last month. Range Day!!!!
There were lots of folks out there shooting at the range today. Lots of personal instruction classes taking place. I love this. I love everything about a day at the range. Today we were knocking down steel plates and pulling the reset rope in record time.
Next to us was an instructor from Proactive Defense Tactical Training giving a one on one lesson to a new shooter with a cherry new Glock19.
I recently posted on a forum about doing a mag dump. You know, the act of speed shooting, pulling the trigger as fast as you can to launch a steady stream of Freedom Bullets like Spider Man spinning a web of awesomeness toward an unsuspecting paper target? So this guy in the forum asks, "Why would you want to do that? Too expensive." . And to that I say, "Cause it is freakin awesome!" There is no other response that would be true. I just occasionally (all the time) like to rip into a mag and see how fast it will shoot and how many shots will get in the zip code of my target.
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Join us on November 15 to learn, collaborate and celebrate the growth of Guelph's sustainable business and social innovation ecosystem.
The November Toolkit Tuesday will feature our resident sustainable business expert: Erin Doherty
Erin is an advocate for sustainability – conserving financial, ecological and community resources – and uses design thinking to develop social impact programs and strategies that help businesses and organizations create meaningful and measurable change for their communities, for their workers and for the planet. Erin is an Innovation Guelph mentor, and teaches business ethics and corporate social responsibility to the next generation of innovators and business leaders.
Toolkit Tuesdays are open door sessions for current and potential Innovation Guelph clients. They feature the opportunity to network with our generous sponsors, including Miller Thomson, Meridian, Cowan Insurance, National Research and Development, and Grants Ontario. These sessions are an excellent opportunity for you to connect with the experts, ask questions and get advice!
Every stage of business can be enhanced by the intelligent integration of people in the process.This one day workshop will equip attendees with a working knowledge of the business case for employee ownership and allow them to make an informed, educated decision as to whether it is part of the answer to the strategic goals of their enterprise.
Participants will be given the skills and knowledge to initiate a program, should they decide to move forward with this approach.
Learn business sustainability basics and the ins-and-outs of B Corp certification in this one-day workshop.
B Corp is to business what fair trade certification is to coffee and chocolate, or USDA organic certification is to food. B Corps are certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. B Corp certification can help differentiate your business, generate press, attract investors and engage talent. B Corp certification makes good business sense.
In this hands-on session, the B Lab team will:
– Build your understanding of the four pillars of B Corp certification (governance, workers, community and environment)
– Provide one-on-one help with your assessment
– Demystify the B Corp Impact Assessment with tools, tips and strategies to improve your score and achieve certific
By the end of the session, you'll be ready to submit the assessment and be one step closer to joining the Certified B Corp community!
Session Outline
2:00 – 2:20 p.m. – Introduction to the B Corp movement and community.
2:20 – 2:50 p.m. – De-mystifying the B Impact Assessment. Tips and strategies for completing the assessment, improving your score and achieving certification.
2:50 – 5:00 p.m. – Live working session and one-on-one support
This is a live working session, so bring your laptop and charger, and be prepared to work through the B Impact Assessment and/or your improvement plans in real time.
The workshop will be led by Joyce Sou, Director of B Lab Canada, and Erin Doherty, Business Impact Strategist and Innovation Guelph business sustainability mentor.


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Progress In Motion advocates for all modes of transportation all across the State of Minnesota. Our goal is the development of a safe and effective transportation system. We advocate for transportation infrastructure and services in Greater Minnesota as well as the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and for highways and bridges, transit, ports and waterways and other modes. Our coalition is the largest and most diverse transportation organization that includes businesses, labor, local governments and advocates who rely on the transportation system to ship products, get to work, school and other important destinations and live their lives independently.
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Progress In Motion reached out to hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans in 2016 and kept Transportation Funding a top priority.2016 Campaign Summary
March 1 & 2, 2017. Learn more »
Get a preview of federal and state transportation funding legislation by viewing our 2017 Session Preview.
2016 Election Analysis of Transportation Policy and Funding Initiatives
2016 Election Overview
The outcome of the 2016 elections has definitely altered the landscape for transportation policy and funding initiatives. From the Presidency down to state legislative races, we face a new legislative dynamic and many new faces.
What hasn't changed: the huge need for resources to increase the nation's and the state's investment in the transportation system and bipartisan agreement on that fact. Prior to the outcome of Tuesday's election we were hearing from candidates on both sides of the aisle that increasing investments in infrastructure was an area of agreement. Candidates for Minnesota's legislature brought up the need for a comprehensive, long-term transportation funding package over and over again in news stories, candidate profiles and candidate forums. We were hearing more from candidates about transportation than we have in previous election cycles. Voters in other states, made their voices heard by approving ballot initiatives in 22 states that increased and stabilized funding for transportation.
Governor Dayton and legislative leaders should agree on an agenda for a Special Session of the legislature that includes transportation funding, a capitol bonding bill and the omnibus tax bill. Failure to pass the major bills of the session is unacceptable. The legislature has had two full sessions to pass a comprehensive transportation funding bill and all of the options are on the table. It's time for action. Urge the governor and your legislators to work together and pass important infrastructure funding during a Special Session this summer.
Pick up the pace of legislative talks in Minnesota - Editorial Board Star Tribune
Letter from Senator Stumpf and Representative Torkelson - June 14, 2016
Bonding Spreadsheet - June 2016
Transportation Bonding Spreadsheet
Presentations from the FAST Act Workshop (See Attachments at Below)
Learn more about the transportation authorization act signed by the President
The FAST Act, signed into law by President Obama, provides 5-years of surface transportation authorization with increased funding levels. More details are available in the documents shown below.
FAST Act Workshop - Messages from Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar
Six business organizations, including the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce,Greater Mankato Growth and St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, publicly called onlegislators to fix transportation this year with new revenue.
Business Support for Transportation
Today, Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith announced their 10-year plan to address our state's critical transportation needs.
Their plan invests $6 billion in our state highway system, $2.356 billion for city and county roads and bridges, $2.92 billion for transit systems across Minnesota and $75 million in bike and pedestrian infrastructure. You will find more detail about the proposal in the documents posted here.
Governor Dayton's press release
Transportation funding prosposal overview
Transportation funding proposal breakdown
Governor Dayton's 2019 local government snapshot
The Governor's plan includes the 6.5% gross receipts tax on fuel that the Minnesota Transportation Alliance has been championing over the last two years. The plan also includes an increase in the metropolitan area sales tax for transit as well as an adjustment in the license tab fees. Funding for Greater Minnesota transit and bike and pedestrian infrastructure would also be increased over the next 10 years.


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Bioactive Components in Milk and Dairy ProductsAlthough bioactive compounds in milk and dairy products have been extensively studied during the last few decades – especially in human and bovine milks and some dairy products – very few publications on this topic are available, especially in other dairy species' milk and their processed dairy products. Also, little is available in the areas of bioactive and nutraceutical compounds in bovine and human milks, while books on other mammalian species are non-existent. Bioactive Components in Milk and Dairy Products extensively covers the bioactive components in milk and dairy products of many dairy species, including cows, goats, buffalo, sheep, horse, camel, and other minor species. Park has assembled a group of internationally reputed scientists in the forefront of functional milk and dairy products, food science and technology as contributors to this unique book. Coverage for each of the various dairy species includes: bioactive proteins and peptides; bioactive lipid components; oligosaccharides; growth factors; and other minor bioactive compounds, such as minerals, vitamins, hormones and nucleotides, etc. Bioactive components are discussed for manufactured dairy products, such as caseins, caseinates, and cheeses; yogurt products; koumiss and kefir; and whey products. Aimed at food scientists, food technologists, dairy manufacturers, nutritionists, nutraceutical and functional foods specialists, allergy specialists, biotechnologists, medical and health professionals, and upper level students and faculty in dairy and food sciences and nutrition, Bioactive Components in Milk and Dairy Products is an important resource for those who are seeking nutritional, health, and therapeutic values or product technology information on milk and dairy products from the dairy cow and speciesbeyond. Areas featured are:
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Shaq once customized Walton's Cadillac because he got sick of looking at it
Wednesday's Lakers News: Walton wants Randle, Nance Jr. to be more than stretch-fours
Clippers crush Lakers as teams stay on opposite paths, 133-109: With the LA Clippers desperate to pile up wins and the Lakers eager to improve their odds in the NBA draft lottery, both sides achieved the necessary result at Staples Center, with the playoff-bound Clippers trouncing the Lakers, 133-109. The Lakers, fittingly, never led. -- The Orange County Register
Luke Walton wants Jordan Clarkson to find other ways to contribute on poor shooting nights: In theory, the latest lineup switch should have invigorated Jordan Clarkson. After all, the third-year guard appears most comfortable whenever he has the ball in his hands. In the Lakers' 133-109 loss to the Clippers on Tuesday at Staples Center, though, Clarkson experienced a painful lesson. -- The Orange County Register
Luke Walton doesn't want Julius Randle, Larry Nance Jr. to rely on 3-point shots: Like Julius Randle, Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. has spent time working on his 3-point shot in an effort to expand his game after hearing constant feedback in his past two seasons. But how much does Walton expect Randle and Nance to use that as a weapon without diluting their skills as bruising playmakers? -- The Orange County Register
Clippers take advantage of Lakers' bad start and never look back in 133-109 win: Fans received twinkling purple necklaces as they entered Staples Center for Tuesday night's Lakers home game against the Clippers. The lights kept blinking, but the other team in town quickly sapped the rest of the energy out of the building. -- Los Angeles Times
Fight in name only: Luol Deng's experience with playground fighting goes back to his childhood. He remembers fights in schools as part of daily life when he was a refugee in Egypt. "Whether it was because we're Christians or we're black," Deng said. "It was literally every day in school. Almost every day you have to deal with something." Deng had backup in the form of his brothers. -- Los Angeles Times
Paul leads Clippers in blowout, watches end with young son
LOS ANGELES -- Chris Paul scored 27 points before watching the end of a blowout with his young son on the bench, and the Clippers beat the Lakers 133-109 on Tuesday night for yet another win in the battle of Los Angeles.
The Clippers have won 17 of the last 19 meetings against the Lakers. They cruised in this one, and the younger Chris Paul got to sit on his dad's lap on the bench during the fourth quarter.
Eight Clippers scored in double figures, including J.J. Redick with 24 points and Austin Rivers with 17.
The Clippers hit 15 of 33 3-pointers, and their starters sat out the entire fourth quarter for the second consecutive game.
Brandon Ingram led the Lakers with 21 points.
Rookie David Nwaba signs multiyear deal with Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Lakers have signed David Nwaba to a multiyear deal after the rookie guard impressed them on a pair of 10-day contracts.
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka announced the move on Tuesday, after Nwaba's second 10-day contract expired.
Nwaba was promoted from the Lakers' D-League affiliate on Feb. 28, and he immediately caught on with standout defense and steady play. He is averaging 3.6 points and 2.0 rebounds in 10 games for the Lakers, including two starts.
He had a particularly strong game on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring seven points and making a highlight-reel block of Kyrie Irving's shot.
"He gives us a toughness that we definitely need," Lakers coach Luke Walton said. "He gives us a defensive mindset that we definitely need. It's nice to be able to preach something all day, every day, in practice and in games, and then have a young guy that's hungry -- and whether he plays at all in the first three quarters [or not], when he steps on the court, he's ready to compete. He's ready to get after it on defense."
Pelinka said the Lakers also like Nwaba's work ethic in practice.
Nwaba is a product of Los Angeles' University High, Santa Monica College and Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo.
Information from ESPN's Baxter Holmes and The Associated Press was used in this report.
Better fantasy keeper: Dennis Schroder vs. D'Angelo Russell
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, we pose a question to a rotating panel of ESPN fantasy basketball experts to gauge their thoughts on a hot topic. Today's contributors are ESPN Fantasy's Joe Kaiser, Jim McCormick and Kyle Soppe.
Since the All-Star break, we've seen D'Angelo Russell average 19.4 points, 2.8 3-pointers, 4.8 assists and 1.9 steals per game while shooting 45 percent from the field and 63.3 from the foul line. Dennis Schroder has averaged 18.5 PPG, 1.3 3PPG, 6.2 APG, 43.3 FG%, 90.2 FT% during that span. Which player do you like better as a keeper for next season and beyond?
Joe Kaiser: Russell has the star potential and the higher ceiling, but to me Schroder is the safer option because he has a defined role and two more years of experience in the league. In Los Angeles, coach Luke Walton and the Lakers are still trying to figure out if Russell is better as a point guard or playing off the ball as more of a shooting guard. There are also questions in Laker Land as to whether Walton and/or Russell are going to be in Los Angeles for the long-term, and it's possible either or both of them could be in different situations next season.
Schroder isn't the pure scorer, 3-point shooter or steals threat that Russell is, but he is averaging 17.7 PPG as a 23-year-old and is more of a distributor (6.2 APG). That will be especially true if Russell moves off the ball in more of a permanent role next season. Schroder is also a much more efficient option, helping you in percentage categories (45.3 FG% and 84.4 FT%) rather than hurting you like Russell (40.8 FG and 74.5 FT). All these factors have me leaning toward Schroder over Russell.
Kyle Soppe: I'd be happy to keep either player, as I believe both are only scratching the surface when it comes to fulfilling their potential. That said, I'm rolling with Russell here, as I think his ceiling is slightly higher. The Lakers have plenty of young talent, and while I am encouraged by some of them, the youthfulness will allow Russell to expand his role as much as he is capable. While Schroder is very good, what chance does he stand to expand his role moving forward, given the Hawks
Tuesday's Lakers News: Clarkson may stay in starting PG spot for duration of season
Los Angeles Lakers like what they see with D'Angelo Russell at shooting guard: The lineup the Lakers tried Sunday night is one they'll continue to use until further notice. It's the one with D'Angelo Russell starting at shooting guard and Jordan Clarkson at the point. "We're still trying to evaluate and see some things," Coach Luke Walton said. -- Los Angeles Times
Can Lakers' D'Angelo Russell build on 40-point night?: Hours had already passed since D'Angelo Russell scored seemingly anytime he took a shot. But just because the Lakers' loss to Cleveland on Sunday at Staples Center was over, it did not mean Russell's shooting was. After becoming the youngest Lakers player in franchise history to score a career-high 40 points in a regular-season game, Russell carried that sharp shooting late Sunday night at the Lakers' practice facility. -- The Orange County Register
Lakers' career night for D'Angelo Russell not enough in 125-120 loss to Cavaliers: The shots seemingly fell into the basket anytime D'Angelo Russell released the ball. When he handled the ball, he often hit the intended target to produce positive results. When crunch time happened, though, some of those qualities vanished. The Lakers' 125-120 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday at Staples Center featured Russell posting a career-high 40 points, while shooting 14-of-22 from the field and 7-of-12 from 3-point range while logging six assists and only one turnover in his second-career start at shooting guard. -- The Orange County Register
Lakers' Luke Walton recalls overcoming rookie hazing perpetuated with his father's on-air criticisms: The rookie tag naturally made Luke Walton a candidate for hazing. So did his father, Bill, the Hall of Fame center that never hesitated sharing his thoughts while holding a microphone. So with Walton entering his rookie season with the 2003-04 season, the Lakers' veterans in Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Gary Payton and Karl Malone offered them a stern warning in training camp. -- The Orange County Register
D'Angelo Russell notches career high in Lakers' 125-120 loss to Cavaliers: D'Angelo Russell caught everyone's attention, including the superstar guard on the other bench. After the Lakers' 125-120 loss to Cleveland, a game in which both Russell and Cleveland's Kyrie Irving eclipsed 40 points, Irving sought Russell. -- Los Angeles Times
Studying up: Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka, President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and Chief Operating Officer Tim Harris flew to New York on Sunday to meet with the league for training in the collective bargaining agreement and salary cap. The NBA offers the training to all new league executives. It will be particularly helpful for Pelinka and Johnson, neither of whom have NBA front office experience, despite both being involved in the league for decades. -- Los Angeles Times
Role switch helps spark D'Angelo Russell's career-high scoring outburst
LOS ANGELES -- The youngest Los Angeles Laker to ever score at least 40 points in a regular-season game -- no small feat, that, considering the franchise's illustrious history -- was quick to point out a key fact underscoring his performance.
"We don't have anything to lose," D'Angelo Russell, all of 21 years and 24 days old, said Sunday after a career-high scoring effort in a 125-120 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Staples Center.
Yes, the Lakers, who at 20-50 have the NBA's second-worst record and the worst in the Western Conference, have absolutely nothing to lose -- unless they win, which for them is quite bad, as they need to lose, and often, to have the best chance of keeping their top-three protected pick in this summer's draft.
Such convoluted circumstances are less than ideal, and it's not as if the Lakers have the horses to remain competitive most nights (as their record clearly indicates). But the overall landscape affords coach Luke Walton leeway to tinker with lineups without risking the nightly outcome. He has taken advantage of his opportunity lately by having Russell come off the bench, a move that upset a sizable portion of the fan base that wants to see the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 draft as a starter.
In the wake of the demotion, Russell met with Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and president of basketball operations, Earvin "Magic" Johnson.
Their message?
"Be aggressive," Russell said last week. "No matter what my role is, just be aggressive."
After being a reserve for three games, Russell was set to come off the bench again Sunday ... until, not long before tipoff, the Lakers decided to sit Nick Young because he was ill. Russell started in Young's place at shooting guard, a first for a player who has played point guard all season.
The role switch sparked a masterful scoring outburst, which began with 18 first-quarter points. In about 41 minutes, Russell made 14 of 22 from the field, including 7 of 12 from 3-point range, trading blows with Cavaliers flamethrower Kyrie Irving, who dazzled with a game-high 46 points.
Irving approached Russell after the game to offer praise.
"He said he's supporting me," Russell said. "He knows I want it. He just told me to keep working."
Said Irving: "He's a great young player. I've been playing against him for a few years in the league, and I understand what he means to the Lakers."
Russell also was the youngest player since LeBron James to finish with at least 40 points, six assists and one or fewer turnovers. (James pulled that off as a 21-year-old, too.)
Throughout another ugly rebuilding campaign, the Lakers and their fans are buoyed by the occasional highlight-filled performance from their promising young players, as such evenings appear to foreshadow a better future, a crack of light in the current darkness.
Drilling down to the bedrock of Russell's success against Cleveland, though, reveals that much of his damage came via a shift in job title -- from point guard to shooting guard.
"I feel like when you're playing shooting guard, you've got to score the ball or make plays for your teammates," Russell said. "Playing the point guard, it's harder to do that, be aggressive, try to score the ball every time, because you've got to make at least one pass. But figuring it out, whatever position I'm in, I'm going to try to make the best of it."
When not tasked with orchestrating the offense, Russell unleashed his offensive talents and seemed to pair well with Jordan Clarkson playing point guard, a backcourt combination Walton has preferred to avoid.
"Individually, they've both made great growth throughout the season," Walton said, "but for whatever reason, the two of them on the court together, when we've tried it, hasn't statistically been very good for us. But it's good to see that it worked tonight."
Walton noted that consistency is an issue for Russell, as it is for all the Lakers' young players, but Russell ratcheted up his aggressiveness from the opening tip Sunday, perhaps a nod to the superior competition, or to the advice from Pelinka and Johnson, or because he wanted to prove himself a starter -- or all of the above. Regardless, Russell showed why he was drafted so highly, which he has done here and there but not nearly enough to cement his status as franchise star.
"We've all seen him when he gets going, he's tough to handle," Walton said.
When asked about inconsistency, Russell referenced his mindset and how it needs to change.
"I feel like realizing every night is not going to be as easy as the previous night or whatever," he said. "You've got a different team every time you play, so everybody has to do something different. You can't go into the game with the same mentality as you did last game, as far as where you're going to find your spots or how you're how going to guard a certain player.
"It has to start from scratch every game, and I feel like with me, that's how I've been approaching games, with the same mentality, and it hasn't really worked out for me. I have to start over and come up with a different approach."
So perhaps the different role helped Russell flourish against the Cavaliers, but it's far too early -- and one game is too small a sample size -- to draw any definitive conclusions about Russell or any of the Lakers' fledgling talent, one way or the other.
"Whatever position they have me on the court, I'm a basketball player, not a point guard or a shooting guard," Russell said.
All that's certain now is that the Lakers and their fans will gladly accept any glimpse of light -- especially of the white hot variety, as was the case Sunday -- from players who both parties hope will form a future foundation of success. And with the Lakers having nothing to lose, Walton & Co. can experiment as much as they'd like, hoping to find solutions that might seem small but might also, in time, add up to something more.
Correction: An earlier version of this story included a quote from the Lakers' transcription service attributed to LeBron James. It was originally thought that James was talking about D'Angelo Russell, but he was actually talking about teammate Kyrie Irving when he said, "He's a special guy. He's a special player."
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