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I was reading through BusinessWeek the other day, and in one of the new issues they are going on about the new crop of MBA students. As I happen to be pursuing the Masters of Business Administration degree myself, I took note and paid close attention. I was a bit dismayed to note how much of the magazine that week was little better than an advertising platform for the high-priced schools, the ones just below that elite status that attracts the best students by reputation. Don't get me wrong, these are fine schools but I can spot a market ploy quickly enough, and it made me wonder how much I could trust in the stories surrounding the advertisements from the schools.
One thing which struck me in the stories presented, was the focus on two sorts of MBA students; the commuter student who treks thousands of miles in order to go to the "right" school, sometimes leaving family and common sense behind in pursuit of the degree with that certain cachet, and the students who indulge in high-style living in hopes of creating a network which will, they say, be repaid for by bonuses and perks from their future employers. Maybe it's my Scottish blood speaking, but if I owned a major company and I heard about these wane-be jetsetters, I would be careful to make a list of their names, and instruct my recruiters to under no circumstance hire any of them, as the people who are so quick to spend company money even years before they expect to get it, cannot in my mind be trusted with the responsibility for the company's success and growth. It may sound harsh, but anyone who figures they deserve the highest pay grades before they have done a single thing to earn them, is a dishonest con artist in my book.
I understand that companies consider the schools which prospective executives attend. And as much as I like the University of Houston at Victoria, I am not confusing it with the Wharton School or Harvard. Even so, when I have my MBA, I shall be qualified for all the nominal duties and responsibilities which that degree portends, and combined with my experience I consider myself a formidable force if my talents are properly utilized. OK, so a lot of business people feel that way, but my point is that a lot of the people who get paid the big bucks do not seem, speaking bluntly, to earn their base salaries, let alone the perks and bonuses. I don't blame them for having those things – I respect anyone for the ability to succeed in their personal wealth, and would like to be wealthy myself some day. But any competent businessman can tell you that you need to watch your costs, and to make sure you are not wasting money. And boy howdy, there sure seems to be a lot of waste in the executive suites of many companies. How hard is it, for example, to understand that it makes no sense to buy a company like Tribune for around eight billion dollars, when it's thirteen billion in debt and it's revenues are in free-fall? How stupid does someone have to be to propose buying TXU with private equity money, and not consider that the Public Utility Commission might have doubts and questions about a gas and electric company hiding information from the public? Some things are counter-intuitive, I know, but a lot of the major action these days smells a lot like gambling. And the guys gambling are doing it with stocks and bonds owned by regular folks, so the average fella is getting all the risk dumped on him. I mean, shouldn't a decent business school be focusing less on tricks of manipulation, and more on core principles? Shouldn't a company looking for a top executive consider a track record that has at least as much practical experience as theory? Why is this even a question?
Maybe I am too blue-collar for the haute cuisine set, unable to understand why an expensive golf club membership should be necessary for a business plan to be considered, or why someone who wants his mind to be taken seriously, should have to plan on "being seen" at the "right" parties. But I know what makes businesses fail or fly, and this idea that snob appeal should be a critical component in nabbing the attention of a top company, strikes me as a critical flaw.


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Donut Earring Mold 395 has 4 cavities and measures 5" x 5".
- Oblong cavity measures 2" across at widest part and 2 1/2" long
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Kay Yuspeh
The Bill Letwin Award was established in 1967 by the Town Club, when it was the site of the National Clay Court tournament. The award is named for Bill Letwin, a former sportswriter for the Milwaukee Journal who covered tennis in Milwaukee for more then forty years before his retirement in 1975. The award is presented annually to recognize achievement, dedication or service, past or present, by a Wisconsin tennis player, coach, professional, WTA officer or tournament official.This year's recipient is Kay Yuspeh.
In 1986, when Kay bought the Highlander in Brookfield, she was looking to create a club that not only was a tennis club, but a destination for the whole family to enjoy physical fitness as well as tennis. Kay and her husband Richard raised their 3 children, Barry, Alex, and Sam through the clubs and gave them the gift of tennis. The club was a true family affair as all 3 children have worked various duties at the club over the years. Kay, the true entrepreneur, saw that for tennis clubs to remain competitive, they needed to be multi-use facilities. This model has been a success and has allowed her to continue to grow tennis into the 4 Elite clubs she owns today. Those 4 clubs employee over 300 people in the tennis and fitness industry and allow individuals, such as myself, a chance to pursuit a very rewarding career in tennis.
Some accomplishments for Wisconsin tennis have been:
Hosting Junior and Adult league and tournament play
Providing rain out sites for the USTA League Championships
Donating facilities for umpire clinics and seminars
Hosting the Milwaukee Tennis Classic
Making the clubs available for local colleges and high school practices and match play
Providing courts and equipment for the Milwaukee Tennis and Education Foundation as well as Camp Esmeralda
Providing tennis scholarships for juniors in need
Her charitable contributions include:
Women for MACC, Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer, the Highlander Classic to benefit Cerebral Palsy, and the Tim & Tom Gullickson Foundation
In addition, Kay is the past chairman of the Greater Milwaukee Indoor Tennis Association, has been featured in The Business Journal Small Businesses, and has been on the cover of Club Business International, the magazine of the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association.
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Generous donations allowed St. Joseph's to establish its first Simulation Center in 2006 with the initial goal of providing continuing education to newly graduated nurses, but over the years the center has grown into a highly interactive classroom for nurses- and doctors-in-training to practice patient safety and quality of care in a safe, realistic environment.
The Simulation Center invites nurses- and doctors-in-training to transfer classroom learning into clinical practice. Participants benefit by practicing patient care on high-fidelity mannequins, which are controlled behind the scenes by experienced medical educators. The interactive instruction allows student nurses to gain skills and confidence before treating real patients.
For medical students, the center is also equipped with highly advanced robotic surgery equipment, allowing them to practice their tactility controlling this new techonology.
Your support ensures the education received by nurses and medical students at St. Joseph's today prepares them to be the medical leaders of tomorrow. Donate now
St. Joseph's and St. Joseph's Westgate have each been designated a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation. The two hospitals are the first in Arizona to receive this distinguished designation. Read more.
A $1-million gift permanently endows the Dr. Robert S. Flinn Cardiovascular Fellowship Program. Read more.
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The Sunset Coffee Company 2014 Limited Edition Hoodies Are Here! They go fast and could be sold out by the end of business today, so don't delay. Come in and get yours before they are gone forever! Pullovers are $40 and Zip Ups are $45. We also have a limited supply of Snowboarder style beanies […]
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Hey everybody, Sunset Coffee is excited to announce "Happy Mondays". The season has changed and with it hotter weather. And so to help you cool off we are giving a 20% off of all of our specialty drinks. That's right, 20% off all specialty drinks every Monday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM through the […]
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That's right, Sunset Coffee Company's famous Chaider has arrived early to give you a head start on the upcoming holiday season. Tantalize your taste-buds with our very special Spiced Chai blended with delicious Apple Cider. Our Chaider is one of our most sought after seasonal beverages and we have had so many requests for it […]
Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Pumpkin!Posted: 15th September 2012 by admin in Promotions
Hey everybody… the fall season is upon us and to celebrate we have our seasonal pumpkin flavored drinks now at Sunset Coffee Company. Add pumpkin to your favorite beverage or be bold and daring and create something brand new and delicious for your taste buds to explore. How about a nice pumpkin latte or add […]
Introducing: Katie the Waffle Lady!Posted: 3rd December 2011 by admin in Promotions
Waffles are back at Sunset Coffee with a new face, Katie Van Sleen! Come an get your belly full of hot, delicious waffles from Katie on Friday nights, Saturday and Sunday mornings. You can get as many as you can pack away and you can get them with or without the sizzling' bacon. Friday nights: […]
Who Is Waffle Boy?Posted: 7th October 2011 by admin in Promotions
A mysterious person under the guise of Waffle Boy has been making weekend appearances Friday nights as well as Saturday and Sunday mornings here at Sunset Coffee! He apparently in on a mission to save people from near death due to hunger by feeding them waffles with or without bacon and fruit! Who is he? […]
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The secret word for the day is shnuvel. Say shnuvel and we'll give you ten percent off your drink!


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Would you want a windowed side panel for the Cosmos II?
slugbug replied to Otniel Ruelas's topic in COSMOS IIThe poll is not working. I don't have a Cosmos II but if I did I wouldn't want a window.
Welcome to Cooler Master 2011 Case Mod Competition!
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Cooler Master V8 + i7 950 (High Temps?)I had my V8 on a core i7 firstname.lastname@example.com and load temps were in the 70-75c range during the Summer months.
Welcome to Cooler Master 2011 Case Mod Competition!
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AMD phenom ii X4 955 BE + Hyper N520 + Hyper N620 + Hyper212
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Cooler Master V10 and G.skill Pi seriesThe heatspreaders on that ram look too high to fit under the V10 to me. If they do fit at all there will be very little if any clearance.
How do i know if My V10 works?The TEC usually buzzes if it is defective/ not working.
Hyper 212 Plus Temps on a new build
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Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight - Case Mod 2010
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Will a CM Hyper N620 cooler fit into a Tt V9 Black Edition
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Awards received from Cooler Master Modding Contest 2009
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Can I use the V10 with the Stacker 831 and Corsair DominatorI have a V10 in a Stacker 830 and had to remove the entire fan door assembly.


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Cynor Media is one of the fastest growing Event Management companies in Chandigarh having done over 1500 shows across North India.
How Cynor Media is different from other event management companies in Chandigarh
Event Management cannot be defined in Simple words. It requires Management Skills, strong coordination, Planning ,budgeting and Execution at Micro level. We understand the complexities of Event Management and thats why we are among the top event management companies in Chandigarh.
A Growing Demand for Professional Event Management companies in Chandigarh
The Event Project Management Body of Knowledge has been developed using the years of experience of event managers around the world. The tasks and techniques have been quantified and measured to produce guidelines that are becoming standards for practitioners in the field. Just as managers in any other project-based business, the event manager must control all areas of the event from the initial idea to the final shut-down and wrap-up. Gone are the days of plans on napkins and lists on loose papers. A loss of focus or a misstep in any area can create serious problems not to mention associated costs.
Accountability: Best event management companies in Chandigarh
There is also a growing requirement for accountability and transparency. Therefore, the project management process enables the event manager to provide the business, government or charitable organization with the documentation for financial and logistical processes. These processes include work breakdown structures including risk analysis, scheduling, and costing plans. A systematic approach is now required as events have now become an integral part of the business for organizations of all types. Best event management companies in Chandigarh. Everyone must know what they have to do when they have to do it and the organization must know how much it will cost.
Planning and implementation must be independent of an individual. The use of common terminology throughout the event with all involved enables effective communication and a clear basis for decision-making. The project management documentation provides full accountability to the stakeholders in any event. It also enables a clear vision of the process for the client. Having a methodology such as that used by the leaders in the industry provides the staff and volunteers a clear understanding of their responsibilities and a view of how they fit into the big picture. A bonus for those working with an organization using a systematic project management process means that they can transfer the skills learned to other endeavors.
Various organizations such as Meeting Planners International, the Canadian Tourism Council, and the International Special Events Society are involved in the certification of event practitioners.
An event has a life cycle that begins with an idea or concept and quickly moves to plan and implementation. Best event management companies in Chandigarh. As it evolves, the management will change and the focus will shift. No matter what changes occur, the event will be required to adhere to the constraints set by the client or stakeholders.
A written plan aids in structuring an event. It can be as short as a page or can fill a 3-ring binder. It is not carved in stone but rather an evergreen document that changes as the life cycle evolves. Keeping it current is critical to accurate communication with clients, vendors, and attendees.
The event management companies in Chandigarh uses processes used for IT is not directly transferable but there are many tools that can enable en event manager to identify and manage the key elements. The process can be molded to fit the event, the client, and the event management team. Companies today are reorganizing into more nimble work group structures and must do more with less as well as be better able to respond to change.
Guideline documentation and templates can help the event manager determine elements such as the goals, vision, scope, timeline, budget, stakeholders, and signature authority.
The following are some of the key elements in project managing events:
- Event Breakdown Structure: it is a method for establishing the client's goals and objectives, organizational structure and provides a clear view of the event requirements.
- Work Breakdown Structure: This is a process of decomposing the complex project into smaller units of work that can be easily managed.
- Scope Creep: Events can gradually expand beyond the original plan. Event Managers must constantly monitor the activities and expenses against the plan and communicate with the client regarding the feasibility and impacts of changes.
- Work Package: This term refers to the grouping of associated tasks. A work package document can be provided to a sub-group or vendor and provides only the information necessary to complete the associated tasks. This enables clear communication and more efficient work processes.
- A timeline: a timeline for each task must be estimated and a Gantt chart or Bar Chart can be constructed to monitor the progress of the activities.Event Management companies in Chandigarh knows a critical path with critical tasks and milestones must be established to ensure a successful execution of the event.
An advantage to using the project management process is that it can be used for the whole event and for individual areas. It also demonstrates professionalism and helps to ensure success.
Cynor Media is a professional event management company in Chandigarh that knows the A to Z of event management.
Benefits of best Event Management Companies in Chandigarh for Event Planning
A newly conducted survey disclose that more than 67% event planners relied on complete event management solutions to manage events of varied scale and budgets. This surely reflects the developing popularity of solutions that have enabled event planners to design their work and host successful events.
For some years, event planners had to put up with maximum costs to hire resources for managing events. In addition, they had to address various defects that appear while organizing events. Thanks to the end-to-end event registration and management solutions, planning and executing, performance has become easier.
Advanced solutions come with different key aspects that help event managers as you to plan and perform their events successfully. Some of the benefits that these solutions include the following:
Online registration facilities
Integrated event management software tools provide functions to facilitate online registration. Registrants simply fill out the registration forms and manage their registrations themselves. This helps you to make the whole registration process very simple for your prospective attendees.
Cost effective
Hiring a resource for managing your event will need you to shell out several dollars. You can save a lot of money by simply investing in an integrated solution that will help you to cut down costs to a significant extent. You can use the online registration software as a centralized platform to manage the data about your event visitors.
Customizable registration questionnaires
A lengthy registration questionnaire enables you to understand your attendees' interests, expectations and preferences. You can ask particular questions to your registrants and gain useful insights that can help you to pull off your initiative successfully.
Payment facilities
With comprehensive event management software in place you can make it easier for your visitors to pay for registering at the event. Most of these software tools support different payment portals using which your prospective attendees can pay up at the click of the mouse. Cynor media is one of the leading event management companies in Chandigarh. Moreover, they get instant confirmation emails once the registration is completed.
Event marketing
You can use the event registration and management software to market your events as well. The "request a quote" option will help you to increase awareness. Being among the best event management companies in Chandigarh, we help you in even making private communities to attract your target audience and customers in an effective manner. Private community is a powerful tool that will enable your attendees to network with one another and thats where you need the best event management companies in Chandigarh.
Email notifications
Automated emails are extremely useful when it comes to informing your past attendees about an upcoming event. Furthermore, you can schedule the emails to be sent out on specific dates to ensure maximum participation.
Complete event registration and management solutions are highly scalable in nature. This benefits event planners provide a wide range of events. Irrespective of the industry you cater to, you can ensure maximum attendance and maximize your ROI effectively. So, choose the right and unique event management solution and host a successful event.
Cynor Media is an event management company in Chandigarh and advisor who provides event management related ideas on various events including conferences, trade shows, class and training management, private community networks, payment management and more.
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Bergamot, also known as Bee Balm, Horse Mint and Wild Oregano, is an aromatic herb in the family Lamiaceae, native to North America found in open fields and swampy areas. Blooming into beautiful, tubular violet to pink blooms, this vigorously growing herb resembles a firework explosion when flowering.
Bergamot has a long history of use as a medicinal plant by many Native Americans, including the Blackfeet. The Blackfeet Indians used this hardy perennial in poultices to treat minor cuts and wounds. A tea made from the plant was also used to treat mouth and throat infections caused by gingivitis, as the plant contains high levels of a naturally occurring antiseptic, Thymol, which is found in many brand name mouthwashes. Traditionally used to ease bloating and digestion because of its carminative properties, as well as to treat headaches and fevers, Bee Balm makes a strong and slightly spicy tea, tasting of mint and oregano.
A very helpful companion plant, the Thymol contained in the plant's roots keep subterranean pests at bay, while the tubular purple flowers at the top of the plant attract many useful pollinators and predatory insects. This herb is a huge hit with hummingbirds and will make a terrific border to your garden. The flowers and leaves are good ingredients for making potpourri.
Gaining renewed popularity as a culinary herb, Bee Balm makes a wonderful addition to pizzas, salads, breads and any dishes that are complimented by the herb's unique flavor. Minty and slightly spicy, Bergamot makes a great substitute for Oregano.The plant's flowers, leaves and stalks are edible and can be dried and added to breads, teas, and used as a savory seasoning for your favorite dish!
Easy Bergamot Fruit Salad
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¾ cup water
juice of 2 oranges
4 to 6 bee balm leaves
1 cup black berries
2 cups strawberries
2 cups raspberries
Put the sugar, water, orange juice and bee balm leaves in a pan over low heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar is dissolved, then bring to a boil for five minutes to reduce to a syrup.
Discard the bee balm leaves, and then add the black berries and return to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool
Add strawberries and raspberries to a bowl and pour cooled mixture over them and gently toss to coat. Decorate with bee balm flowers and scented geranium leaves.


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Frugal innovation: India, France can lead the way
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In this guest post, Navi Radjou draws from his experience at a hands-on education and problem-solving school in Mumbai. He points out that France's strong science and engineering capabilities, combined with the Indian concept of jugaad, or frugal ingenuity, could help solve problems that threaten all of humanity. Read more


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Slovakia-based Regional Card Processing Centre, s.r.o. (RPC) is a member of Raiffeisen International A.G., a leading banking group in the central and eastern European region. RPC's team handles credit and debit card issuing and processing, merchant sign-up, and fraud risk monitoring for the group, earning the company $17M in revenue. RPC's clients include Tatra Bank as well as Raiffeisen Banks from Albania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Romania, Serbia and Kosovo.
Business Challenge
RPC wanted to extend its services portfolio to provide cardholders with the option to perform in-store purchases using a smartphone. Ľudovít Kuruc, RPC's project manager, described, "We wanted to offer the convenience of smartphone transactions but had to ensure that we had end-to-end security to protect the sensitive data at all times. Additionally, because the market is evolving extremely quickly and is so unpredictable, the greatest challenge was to select a security solution that was flexible, scalable and offered long-term viability."
Technical Challenge
The RPC infrastructure is very complex, spanning four countries and involving banks, card processing centers, and provisioning service vendors. "Our primary technical requirements were to provide security, high availability, and interoperability across our diverse environment," recounted Kuruc. "We became very interested in Host Card Emulation (HCE), an alternative approach to mobile payment security."
HCE is expected to deliver a simplified, lower cost approach for contactless mobile payments and digital secure remote e-commerce payments over the internet, removing much of the technical and business complexity associated with the alternative secure element implementation model. However, HCE introduces new security challenges and risk models that mean banks require security enhancements to their existing card issuing and transaction processing infrastructures. Limited-use credentials are delivered to the phone in advance to enable contactless transactions to take place. Although this method enables banks to maintain control, it has a different profile of security and risk challenges that need to be addressed, resulting in numerous technical approaches that can be taken.
RPC moved forward with the development of its digital payment application that enables contactless mobile payments via HCEprepped Android smartphones at point of sale terminals. "Given the criticality of this offering to RPC, my team was focused on finding the optimal HCE security solution in the shortest possible timeframe," Kuruc recalled.
RPC has been utilizing Thales hardware security modules (HSMs) in its main data centers for some years. However, Thales HSMs also can be used to secure HCE-based solutions: payment credentials are securely generated by the issuer and stored centrally using HSMs. As an integral part of the overall risk profile, the card issuers also have the flexibility to decide how many keys are saved on each phone to cover situations where authorization without handset data connectivity is needed. This exactly matched RPC's requirements.
Kuruc observed, "In our evaluation of possible HCE security solutions we found all other vendors were quickly excluded once we learned that the Thales payShield 9000 HSM had the required critical functionality – such as industry-compliant cryptography, key management and transaction processing – already integrated into the module and was already proven in the field with leading mobile payment solution providers. The alternatives would have added unnecessary complexity to an already very complicated project."
He added, "The integration of payShield 9000 was very smooth; the HSM worked exactly as described in the preliminary specifications we received, complying with all of the various payment card scheme specifications we needed to meet."
Thales has been at the forefront of offering HCE support in its HSM software, working closely with the major card schemes since the initial HCE proprietary specifications were first made available to the vendor community in 2014 and therefore RPC was able to quickly benefit from this expertise. The payShield 9000 HSMs already deployed by RPC only needed software license upgrades (which can be performed remotely using the payShield Manager remote management tool) to support HCE. This was more cost effective than having to buy additional HSMs or being forced to migrate to a totally different HSM model.
Thales has more than 25 years of experience with payment system security solutions. The payShield 9000 is the most widely implemented payment HSM in the world, used in an estimated 80% of all payment card transactions.
Despite its sophistication, the solution is extremely easy to use: RPC customers simply install the application from Google Play Store, enroll, and are then completely ready to make purchases. Behind the scenes, the payShield 9000 HSM keeps transactions protected.
Kuruc noted, "When we compared the price of another vendor's device – plus its maintenance fees, hosting, testing and upgrades, implementation of new interfaces, and the extra networking complexity, etc. – it would have added in the order of €50,000- 100,000. In comparison, the Thales solution is very compelling and enabled us to standardize on payShield 9000 throughout our infrastructure!"
Comprehensive, certified, cost-effective security from Thales
Business Need:
- Deliver a secure smartphone-based payment offering to customers
- Identify security solution capable of supporting quickly evolving and unpredictable market
Technology Need:
- Optimize security while minimizing operational complexity and cost
- Limit reliance on phone-based credentials
- payShield 9000 hardware security module from Thales
- Efficient enablement of HCE-based security for a digital payment application
- Transaction protection that meets or exceeds major international payment card compliance mandates
- Flexible, scalable and secure architecture supports dynamic market demands
The Perfect Security Solution
Kuruc summarized, "payShield 9000 has proven to be the perfect match for our digital payment application requirements because it is robust, reliable, rich in functionality, and complies with all the payments regulations, including the independent PCI HSM certification, reinforcing its security pedigree."
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"Loyalty Expo is a true Voice of the Customer-driven, best practice-focused customer loyalty and reward conference. By attending, you'll have the opportunity to network with hundreds of your fellow marketers and hear how they are reaching their customer relationship-building goals. Market leaders will be sharing their experiences and insights on customer retention strategies and trends. Attendees will leave Loyalty Expo with an understanding of new research, technologies and solutions to aid their organizations on the customer loyalty journey.
The 2018 Loyalty Expo will provide the knowledge necessary to guide your customers on the path to loyalty. Presented by Loyalty360 – Association for Customer Loyalty, Loyalty Expo has earned the reputation of being one of the industry's premier events, and we are extremely pleased to be able to continue to provide a forum to meet and discuss the challenges facing brands today."
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In today's day and age, nobody can underestimate the importance of the internet and computers have on any person's life. From paying our bills to commenting on the wedding pictures of our friends and family, these days we use the internet for pretty much everything. However, unfortunately, we don't pay as much attention to securing our accounts as we should. Quite often, this is downplayed by the argument, "what can a hacker do?" Well, in today's day and age, a hacker can not only get you fired from your job by posting horrendous remarks on your boss's profile but they can also literally drain you dry by maxing out your credit cards to landing you in prison by selling your account to a terrorist organization. Now, I know that possibility of the latter happening is quite unlikely, but still, in today's day and age, internet safety is not something that should be taken lightly, which is why we have decided to publish 5 tips to help you make your accounts more secure.
Learn the Difference between Strong and Weak Passwords
The most common mistake people make while choosing a password for their accounts is usually by picking one that is easier to remember, which is the worst thing you can do. It is literally equivalent of locking your house's door with a "dear diary lock" and expecting robbers not to break in. I don't care if you have your password set as Pa$$w0rd, that is in no shape or form clever!
The trick of picking the best password is to pick something that has a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols and preferably is not an English word. There are many ways you can do this, like shortening a random phrase into letters or even picking random syllables out of your family members' names, be creative! THIS IS IMPORTANT!
Use Different Passwords
Another common mistake people make is using the same password for all of their online accounts! That again is a major NO when it comes to protecting your accounts. Why? Well, it has the same reason why your house doesn't have one key for all its doors, simple as that. So again to reiterate: USE DIFFERENT PASSWORDS FOR DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS.
Enable Two Way Protection & Login Alerts
Almost all major social media websites, as well as email clients, offer two-way protection and login alerts to add an extra layer of security to your account. These options not only are able to protect your account on the off chance your password is compromised but they also help thwart any misuse by letting you know of a login attempt.
Don't Sign Into Websites with your FB/Twitter/Email ID after Clicking Random Links
Nowadays, whenever you see someone posting that their account has been hacked, it's not as much hacked as lost thanks to their stupidity of trusting random links that lead to websites which ask for login details of your FB/Twitter/Hotmail etc. Most of the times I do admit these websites are disguised to look like Facebook or Twitter or Hotmail's Login page but that shouldn't matter! If you are being asked to sign into your account from any link that isn't the website's main id, simply walk away! This is not hacking, this is you being stupid and no I don't care who sent you that link saying this is the best sh!t ever! IT'S-A SCAM!
Remember Your Account Details
Whenever you make a new account, or even if you have an older one, remember its security details! Remember the birthday you set to the secret question and its answer! While these details are often inconsequential most of the time, in the rare change you do end up having your account compromised, they spell the difference between retrieving your account in under 5 minutes to 5 days.
While I do realize that there is far more you should do to properly secure your account, if you follow these simple steps, I do assure you that your account will be safer than before.


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I'm not one to take medicine, and I'm certainly not one to take foreign medicine where I can't read the ingredients label. But I have a very sore throat and the Ricola I brought from the States has not survived the Guangzhou humidity. I made the short 1-minute trek to our corner store, and the owner immediately noticed I was looking at the Halls and other throat drops. He pointed at his throat and I indicated that yes, that was the problem. He then pulled from the back of the shelf and small box of over-the-counter Chinese throat drops. He then proclaimed that they were the best, and that all others were simply terrible. I left having bought the Chinese drops and some Halls.
The Chinese Golden Throat Lozenges worked wonders on my sore throat, but they are the most terrible tasting thing I may have ever tried in my life.


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29 Apr Identifying Common Lawn Weeds
Identifying Common Lawn Weeds
It has been said that "a weed is a plant whose virtues have yet to be discovered." This is a nice utopian view, but to anyone who's serious about a good-looking lawn, a weed has no virtues. The definition of a weed basically comes down to any plant that is growing where you don't want it to. This encompasses any and all types of plants. For example, bermudagrass is a specific type of lawn grass when it grows where it's supposed to. However, if you have a zoysiagrass lawn and there's bermudagrass creeping into it, then the bermudagrass is considered a weed.
Weeds are a part of life. No lawn is ever going to be completely weed-free at any given time. With that being said, if you know what type of weeds you're dealing with, it is much easier to keep them under control and as a result, make your lawn look virtually weed-free. This week, Sod U discusses common types of lawn weeds, where they grow, and how to identify them so that you can know how to best get rid of them.
Broadleaf Weeds vs. Grassy Weeds
After spending a little time looking at the weeds in your yard, you've probably noticed a couple of things about them. First, they don't look alike—there are weeds with fleshy leaves and weeds that look like grass. There are weeds that grow upright and weeds that sprawl.
Broadleaf Weeds
Weeds come in two basic categories: broadleaf weeds and grassy weeds. Broadleaf weeds are made up of dandelions, plantain, clover, oxalis, spurge, and so on. They have wide leaves with large veins, and some have flashy flowers. If you live in the northern U.S., you are likely familiar with all of them. In the southern U.S., clover, wild garlic, wild onion, spurge, and plantain are the most common broadleaf invaders. As for dandelions—it seems like they can take up root just about anywhere.
From left to right: plantain, clover, and oxalis.
From left to right: spurge, wild garlic, and wild onion.
Grassy Weeds
Grassy Weeds consist of crabgrass, quackgrass, creeping bentgrass, dallisgrass, goosegrass, and so on. In the northern parts of the U.S., you'll find a lot of crabgrass, quackgrass, and creeping bentgrass. In the southern U.S., you're probably familiar with the last two: dallisgrass and goosegrass. However, crabgrass, quackgrass, and creeping bentgrass are definitely capable of invading warm season lawns as well.
From left to right: crabgrass, quackgrass, and creeping bentgrass.
From left to right: dallisgrass and goosegrass
You've probably also noticed that weeds don't all appear at the same time. Some pop their heads up at the beginning of the growing season; others appear later in the year. These characteristics are important to identify, as they'll help you determine how and when to wage war on these lawn intruders. Depending on the type of weed you have, some should be attacked with pre-emergent herbicides, which control weeds before they germinate. Others should be hit with post-emergent herbicides, which control weeds when they're growing in and becoming small plants. Here are some of our top recommended herbicide products:
Recommended Pre-Emergents
Recommended Post-Emergents
A weed-free lawn will give you a feeling of pride and accomplishment, and it is not as hard as you might imagine. However, it is important to know what type of weed you are dealing with in order to efficiently rid your lawn of it without spending unnecessary money. If you are able to identify which type of weed resides in your lawn, you'll be able to make the smarter choice in selecting an herbicide product.
To learn about maintaining a healthy lawn, choking out weeds, and recommended weed control products, check out our blog post on Weed Control. For information on the specific nutrients your lawn needs, read Are Micronutrients Missing From Your Lawn Care Program?


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Supergirl, Krypton, that upcoming Lex and Lois show or whatever, we may all want, desperately want, another proper live action Superman show, but sad fact is we won't get it. So, in light of this, what kind of Superman show without Superman would you like to see?
Me, I think a Reign of the Supermen series could work well. Set after the Death of Superman (which we only get to see snippets of the fight, like on news reports and flashbacks throughout the first season), we focus on characters like Lois, Steel, and Superboy, and even do some episodes from the point of view of Cyborg Superman and the Eradicator, each doing their own thing and shaping the new Metropolis around them. We'd even see a few ruined streets and destroyed buildings from the Doomsday fight in the background and the rebuilding process taking place. Like little hints of just how epic a fight that must have been, but you know, without making us watch Superman die again for the umpteenth time.
You would have Lois as the emotional hook of the show, grieving Clark while investigating these new Supermen, and providing the Daily Planet stuff, like in the animated movie. You'd have your fun, superhero escapism and action provided by Steel and Superboy (with the clone origin and Lex Luther connection). You'd have the other two "Supermen" providing drama and darker tones, even dipping into some horror elements from time to time. You could even get Jimmy some time to shine to inject some more humor here and there. The old something for everybody approach. And keeping the stakes high but most of the threats a bit more earth based, should still manage to make it look good on a TV budget only a bit larger than say Supergirl or the Flash.
I don't know who I'd want in all the roles, I don't know all about current TV actors like some, but I do know I want to make them feel as comic accurate as possible in terms of personality.
Anyways, that's what I'd like to see done. What spinoff without Superman but set in his world would you like?


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Launchpad news, March 2019 – July 2019
Published by Colin Watson August 6, 2019 in General
Here's a brief changelog of what we've been up to since our last general update.
Launchpad news, February 2019
Published by Colin Watson March 7, 2019 in General
Here's a brief changelog for this month.
Launchpad news, July 2018 – January 2019
Published by Colin Watson February 21, 2019 in General
Here's a brief changelog of what we've been up to since our last general update.
Git per-branch permissions
Published by Colin Watson January 10, 2019 in Code
We've had Git hosting support in Launchpad for a few years now. One thing that some users asked for, particularly larger users such as the Ubuntu kernel team, was the ability to set up per-branch push permissions for their repositories. Today we rolled out the last piece of this work.
Launchpad's default behaviour is that repository owners may push anything to their own repositories, including creating new branches, force-pushing (rewriting history), and deleting branches, while nobody else may push anything. Repository owners can now also choose to protect branches or tags, either individually or using wildcard rules. If a branch is protected, then by default repository owners can only create or push it but cannot force-push or delete; if a tag is protected, then by default repository owners can create it but cannot move or delete it.
You can also allow selected contributors to push to protected branches or tags, so if you're collaborating with somebody on a branch and just want to be able to quickly pair-program via
git push, or you want a merge robot to be able to land merge proposals in your repository without having to add it to the team that owns the repository and thus give it privileges it doesn't need, then this feature may be for you.
There's some initial documentation on our help site, and here's a screenshot of a repository that's been set up to give a contributor push access to a single branch:
Launchpad news, June 2018
Published by Colin Watson July 6, 2018 in General
Here's a brief changelog for this month.
Launchpad news, May 2018
Published by Colin Watson June 2, 2018 in General
Here's a brief changelog for this month.
Launchpad news, June 2017 – April 2018
Published by Colin Watson May 1, 2018 in General
Once again it's been a while since we posted a general update, so here's a changelog-style summary of what we've been up to. As usual, this changelog preserves a reasonable amount of technical detail, but I've omitted changes that were purely internal refactoring with no externally-visible effects.
Launchpad security advisory: cross-site-scripting in site search
Published by Colin Watson April 11, 2018 in General
Mohamed Alaa reported that Launchpad's Bing site search implementation had a cross-site-scripting vulnerability. This was introduced on 2018-03-29, and fixed on 2018-04-10. We have not found any evidence of this bug being actively exploited by attackers; the rest of this post is an explanation of the problem for the sake of transparency.
Some time ago, Google announced that they would be discontinuing their Google Site Search product on 2018-04-01. Since this served as part of the backend for Launchpad's site search feature ("Search Launchpad" on the front page), we began to look around for a replacement. We eventually settled on Bing Custom Search, implemented appropriate support in Launchpad, and switched over to it on 2018-03-29.
Unfortunately, we missed one detail. Google Site Search's XML API returns excerpts of search results as pre-escaped HTML, using
<b> tags to indicate where search terms match. This makes complete sense given its embedding in XML; it's hard to see how that API could do otherwise. The Launchpad integration code accordingly uses TAL code along these lines, using the
structure keyword to explicitly indicate that the excerpts in question do not require HTML-escaping (like most good web frameworks, TAL's default is to escape all variable content, so successful XSS attacks on Launchpad have historically been rare):
<div class="summary" tal:content="structure page/summary" />
However, Bing Custom Search's JSON API returns excerpts of search results without any HTML escaping. Again, in the context of the API in question, this makes complete sense as a default behaviour (though a
textFormat=HTML switch is available to change this); but, in the absence of appropriate handling, this meant that those excerpts were passed through to the TAL code above without escaping. As a result, if you could craft search terms that match a portion of an existing page on Launchpad that shows scripting tags (such as a bug about an XSS vulnerability in another piece of software hosted on Launchpad), and convince other people to follow a suitable search link, then you could cause that code to be executed in other users' browsers.
The fix was, of course, to simply escape the data returned by Bing Custom Search. Thanks to Mohamed Alaa for their disclosure.
Launchpad news, May 2017
Published by Colin Watson May 31, 2017 in General
Here's a brief changelog for this month.
Launchpad news, November 2015 – April 2017
Published by Colin Watson April 28, 2017 in General
Well, it's been a while! Since we last posted a general update, the Launchpad team has become part of Canonical's Online Services department, so some of our efforts have gone into other projects. There's still plenty happening with Launchpad, though, and here's a changelog-style summary of what we've been up to.


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I didn't know him well, but our paths through the Saratoga restaurant landscape did cross briefly.
He was a sous chef in the kitchen when I arrived. He was welcoming, friendly, and eager to learn new things. He expressed interest in furthering his culinary talents. I found him to be a good student, and a positive person to have around.
There was one problem with him, he was drinking on the job, and had issues with drugs. Did that make him a bad guy? Of course not. It did however make him a bad employee. Over the years I've been guilty of having a beer, or a shot of something to "settle my nerves" during particularly stressful times, but to simply consume alcohol or use drugs has never really been my thing.
I started to suspect something was going on with him and kept a watch on things until one hot day when we were both drinking Gatorade. At one point I grabbed the wrong bottle and got a snout full of vodka. He was fired and, on his way, out I asked him to get help with his issues. He said he would, but I should have known better.
A few days ago, he lost his life to heroine. I didn't know him well, but I liked him. He was friendly to me the few times I saw him since I facilitated his firing. He appeared to harbor no ill-will. That was apparently who he was. Since his death I have seen on social media an awful lot of positive comments about him and I knew it firsthand nice he was and how friendly he was.
He was a talented young man who had a problem. He knew it, I knew it, and I have spoken to people recently who knew it. We should have known better.
I'm certain this is my last post for the summer. I'll be too busy with work and I want to get a project off the ground that I've been working on too slowly. This project is literally a matter of life and death.
Chefs 4 Chefs needs some attention and that's what I'll be working on while I'm not in the kitchen. I call anyone interested in helping to email me or message me on FB. I also encourage anyone who wants to sit and talk over a cup of coffee to do the same, I'll make time for you.
This is an important project that needs to get off the ground. Depression, drug and alcohol use, and other issues are too common in our kitchens and I don't see much of a support system out there. Step up, be a leader and mentor and join me in curbing some of the problems that face our industry. Like Chefs 4 Chefs on FB (a website is coming) and watch for a get-together soon to talk about how we can help.
Just continuing to fire people and have someone else take on their issues isn't working. We should know better.


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2-3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup orange juice
3 Tablespoons butter or margarine
1-2 Tablespoons orange peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
aluminum foil
olive oil
Preheat grill for medium heat.
Tear off four large pieces of foil, about 18 x 22 inches, and brush with olive oil.
Place even amounts of sweet potato onto each piece of foil.
Top with butter, chopped onion, 1-2 tablespoons orange juice, salt, and grated orange peel.
Fold foil into a nice neat packet.
Be sure not to wrap too tightly.
Place packets onto grill and allow to cook for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Remove from heat, open packets carefully allowing steam to escape.


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It's been unfucked! Woohoo!
It's busted, Jim. Just busted.
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Mobile jump pack recommendations
jporter12 replied to Steve Butters's topic in Tech and TipsDamn, I've never had that kind of issue dealing with Anker! I thought they were much better than that, sending me free stuff, and a free replacement to ease a bad review. This was on $40 earbuds, though. @Steve Butters One thing I wonder about with having one of these on the bike in the AZ heat would be how would the Li-Ion batteries hold up to the heat? I wouldn't want to see it burn your ass (literally) if it doesn't like the heat.
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jporter12 replied to SpecialEd's topic in Tech and TipsI'm not sure what the break-in recommendations are for a new motorcycle, but with cars there is none. The technology and tolerances we have today have made break-in obsolete. I'd bet new bikes that have a break-in period do so just a a CYA strategy for the manufacturer. As for the engine in the OP, it sounds as though someone built the engine for them, so I would get with the builder and do what they recommend, since they will be the one that has to stand behind their work.
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He plays there. I didn't know it was a weekly thing though.
One of my co-workers plays some pretty serious foos. He was telling me the other day that he's taking a meek of in Feb, I believe, to go to a tournament in Texas. I never knew such a thing existed!
GunVault SVB500 opened with a gum wrapper....
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Dear Mom, Senior help! I'm having a hard time balancing studying for senior exams, applying to jobs and also making the most of my last semester at Whitman. How do I accomplish everything I need to graduate while also still having fun with my friends while we are all still here? Struggling Senior D...
Required Attendance at Commencement Creates Conflicts for Seniors
North Bennett, News Writer
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Students Must Engage More with Life Outside Whitman Bubble
May 15, 2014
This guest column was written by Jane Carmody '14 Before I arrived in Walla Walla, it was always a struggle to describe to those in my hometown where exactly I was going to be spending my undergraduate days. Walla Walla sounded like a fairytale, something unreal and too good to be true, but coming from Albuquerque, I guess I ...
Letter from the Editor: Circuit 11 Graduation Issue
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May 15, 2014
The morning I left for college is still a vivid memory to me. I woke up at 5 a.m. to catch my flight and hurriedly said goodbye to my mother, upset that she wasn't able to come to the airport to drop me off. Yet, despite how clear this memory is to me today, it's almost surreal how different I've...
Seniors Prepare for Graduation
Tara McCulloch
May 8, 2014
As the school year slowly winds down, senior Whitties are becoming increasingly excited about graduation. "I have been waiting for this moment for a very long time. I can't wait to see what the real world holds for me and for my peers. I am going to change the world!" said super-senior Alex Bates. Numerous...
We're Greater Than Our Productivity
May 13, 2013
This column was contributed by senior Zoe Ingerson '13. Like every single one of the millions of college grads that have come before me, I find myself thinking more and more the quintessential question of "Where did the time go?" When did this whole senior graduation thing happen, and how is it that we're standing here, 31 days from graduation? (Although, personal...
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Kyle Howe
February 14, 2013
All varsity athletes dedicate their lives to their respective sports at Whitman, working hard to balance academics and athletics. When these athletes graduate, they go in many different directions; some pursue careers, others turn their sights to graduate school. Regardless of what they do, the same...
Commencement speakers urge graduates to fight injustice
Karah Kemmerly
May 21, 2012
An audience of friends and family members watched as Whitman seniors made the transition from students to alumni at the 126th commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Faculty members and members of the class of 1962, who celebrated their fiftieth reunion during commencement weekend, made their procession...
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May 9, 2012
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Post-Graduation Horoscopes
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May 9, 2012
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Kate Robinette
May 16, 2011
Aside from a few brave, talented and dedicated idealists, there are not many Whitties who plan to seek careers in the arts. However, this is not for lack of passion. Many students spend countless hours each semester holed up in music building practice rooms, in Fouts with charcoal smudges on their faces,...


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Developer: Ian MacLarty
Price: $3/£3
Size: 30.4MB
Version: 1.0.20
Platform: iPhone & iPad
Dissembler is the kind of classy, minimalist puzzler that deceives you with its elegant appearance and simple mechanics. Don't be fooled, though. It's as tough as they come.
At the heart of the game is a warmly familiar match-three premise. Click together three or more tiles of a certain color, and they will disappear.
In order to do so you must swap two adjacent tiles at a time. The key restriction here, though, is that you can only swap if it results in at least one match.
The other key challenge here is the levels themselves. These don't take place in free-flowing, constantly replenishing arenas. Rather they are carefully designed, heavily constricted tapestries of color. There is often just a single way to complete each stage, which makes the game a case of careful observation and thinking through the effects of each move.
While the solution to some stages comes together very quickly and neatly, other stages will awkwardly remove a single colored tile from a loose cluster. You'll need to steadily drag it across to its brothers, all while sticking to that rule of forming a match with every move.
You'll also encounter tiles with enhanced rulesets, such as those with multiple colors that require you to peel away at them like onions.
There's no denying that Dissembler can be a very demanding, even frustrating experience. As you're tackling one puzzle at a time in linear fashion, there's no option to skip ahead or to the side, which further ratchets up the annoyance factor.
But with a little quiet contemplation and a fair amount of trial and error, you'll find a solution – and when you do it feels great.
The game's lack of scoring system and unlimited, non-punitive backup function goes a long way to mitigating this frustration. Dissembler expects you to be smart, but it doesn't expect you to be a perfectionist, and that's a crucial distinction.
Another way the game dissipates frustration is through a pair of strong alternative modes. There's a Daily play option that grants you a small selection of fresh puzzles to work through, plus an Infinite mode that uses the aforementioned layered tiles to keep the matches coming in a perpetually refreshing grid.
The latter feels like a completely different proposition to the super-focused main game, but it makes for the perfect palate cleanser when the main course gets just a little too stodgy. Overall, this is a compelling and clever puzzle game worthy of your attention – if you have the attention span.
- Sharp minimalist presentation
- Clever tile-swapping mechanic
- Varied modes
- Extremely challenging
- Not the most original premise


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WABASH, Ind. (WFFT) - Schools around the country are bolstering security measures to make sure their students are safe.
"We have 2,000 kids and staff approximately in the Metropolitan School District."
And that's a lot of people to watch and make sure are safe. Metropolitan School District of Wabash County has been beefing up security over the years. They've added security cameras and hand-held metal detectors to their reportare. But beginning in 2019, they'll be adding two resource officers to the district which will help cut down on the few incidents at the schools according to superintendent Mike Keaffaber.
"Whether it's a student situation or maybe even a parent situation that we've called the sheriff's department and I think most schools do something like that."
The district is split into north and south. So one school resource officer will be in charged of Northfield Jr/Sr High, Sharp Creek and Metro North Elementary School, where the other SRO will focus on Southwood Jr/Sr High, Southwood Elementary and White's Jr/Sr High.
Wabash County Sheriff Ryan Baker says the SROs are needed, but not just for student safety.
"I think this is a great way to help ensure safety in the school and also build positive relationships with police officers. I think those two things are a huge benefit."
The Wabash County Sheriff is currently accepting applications for two officers who could be school resource officers for MSD Wabash at the start of the 2019 school year.
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Broadcom Delivers an Earnings Beat
Broadcom Limited (NASDAQ: AVGO) is now the combined Avago and Broadcom, and the chip giant has now reported earnings for its fiscal third quarter. Revenues and profits beat the consensus analyst expectations and it sees gains ahead. Still, much of the good news might have already been reflected in the shares.
Broadcom delivered 7% sequential growth in revenues and delivered 14% sequential growth in its earnings per share. The company's growth forecast was tied to strong trends in the wireless business segment.
Adjusted earnings came to $2.89 per share (EPS) and revenue was $3.79 billion. Thomson Reuters was calling for $2.77 EPS and $3.76 billion in revenue.
Broadcom's gross margin was 60.4%, up from 60.0% in the second quarter but down from 60.7% a year ago. Broadcom's gross profit is expected in a range of 59.5% to 61.5%. Operating income from continuing operations was $1.489 billion, or 39% of net revenue.
Capital spending is expected to be approximately $325 million in the fourth quarter, with depreciation expected to be $114 million and amortization expected to be approximately $580 million.
Broadcom gave very little detail on its earnings and guidance in the formal press release. That leaves its conference call being more important. Hock Tan, Broadcom's President and CEO, said in the official quote:
We delivered strong third quarter financial results with 7 percent sequential growth in revenue and 14 percent sequential growth in EPS, a clear demonstration of the leverage inherent in our operating model. We are expecting an even stronger performance in the fourth quarter, driven by robust growth in our wireless segment.
Broadcom shares were last seen trading 0.4% at $177.09 at the close on Thursday, but then shares were down 1.8% at $173.85 in Thursday's after-hours trading session. Its consensus analyst price target was $195.22 ahead of the earnings report and its 52-week range is $111.53 to $179.42.
Broadcom shares have more or less performed in-line with the broader chip index used for the Van Eck semiconductor ETF. The index was last seen up 24% year-to-date versus 22.3% for Broadcom. Over the last year, Broadcom's gain has been 49.7% versus 40.9% for the index ETF.


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Say Anything: The Bangles' "Walk Like an Egyptian" (1986)
Posted by Andrew Unterberger on June 24, 2007
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Recently, IITS's brother-in-arms Victor Lee wrote about the '86 Mets anthem "Let's Go Mets," the so-called "second greatest sports team song of all-time," over at his excellent, if extremely lazy blog Victor Sells Out. Talking about the song's video, he compares it to the fairly famous clip for The Bangles' 1986 #1 hit "Walk Like an Egyptian," claiming that the same New York extras were in each (without the Mets uniforms in the Bangles vid) and speculates that "there was just a period in the mid-80s where you couldn't walk down a street in New York without being filmed for a music video." It got me thinking about the song and video, which I find to be among the most interesting of their time period. Some thoughts:
- A frequent topic of debate in pop culture spheres is about which 80s all-girl band was cuter, The Go-Gos or The Bangles. To me, the clip for "Walk Like an Egyptian" makes this answer extremely obvious–I mean yeah, Belinda Carlisle and Jane Wiedlin were both cute in their own sort of paradigms (chipmunky spunk and cool-for-her-age mystery, respectively), but Susanna Hoffs' shifty-eyed wonder neutralizes all competition (plus, even well into middle age, she's still surprisingly hot). I bet the eye thing drives ball-and-chain / Austin Powers auteur Jay Roach wild.
- Whistle breakdowns–every 80s hit should have at least one.
- How many other rock hits use the different-singer-on-each-verse method? Sure, Boyz II Men used to do it all the time, but you never heard John, Paul and George trading off lead on any one Beatles song. Though very cool, it's sort of hard to understand why they just didn't give the whole song to Hoffs, who clearly gets the song better than Vicki Peterson or Michael Steele (who particularly fails to properly sell the chorus chant). While we're on the subject, who the hell names their daughter Michael?
- The song's lyrical content–particularly Hoffs' verse–hasn't dated particularly well. "All the Japanese with their Yen / The party boys call the Kremlin / The Chinese know / They walk along like Egyptians." Most distressing of all, however, is her assertion that "If you want to find all the cops / They're hanging out in the donut shop." C'mon guys, plenty of our boys in blue prefer danishes.
- Though it's hardly surprising, I was a little bit disappointed to find out that there's no historical basis whatsoever for the popular conception of Walking Like an Egyptian. What else would be the point of living in Ancient Egypt?
- A large percentage of the New York extras in the video clearly fail to grasp the general concept behind the Walk. I mean, really, this isn't the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies or whatever–how hard is it to rotate your wrists and move them back and forth a little bit? Even the Statue of Liberty totally fucks it up, and don't get me started on that old woman towards the end–she just sorta glides down the street. Must've been Steele's grandmother or something.
- The song's groove is ridiculously underrated–surprisingly funky for a bunch of ex-Paisley Undergrounders. A little tambourine really goes a long way.
- "Walk Like an Egyptian" was apprently one of the dozens of songs Deemed Inappropriate After 9/11, presumably because Americans were not yet ready to be reminded that other countries still existed. Tragic, though not quite astragic as the banning of Everclear's "Santa Monica" and Zager & Evans' "In the Year 2525" (?????)
- The Bangles wore some big fucking earrings.
Hope you're enjoying your Costa Rica trip / Home Improvement pilgrimage, Victor. Write more shit when you get back.
One Response to "Say Anything: The Bangles' "Walk Like an Egyptian" (1986)"
June 25, 2007 at 5:21 pm
Haha, although I especially like the wikipedia caption "Egyptians walked just like everyone else", I'm pretty sure the whole thing comes from ancient Egyptian paintings, in which people are posing that way (and they look like they're walking that way)…and since none of those wikipedia people were there, isn't it possible that walking like that was some sort of weird ritual or, I don't know, macarena-style pop/dance sensation?


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Cubs take rain-shortened 5-1 win over Marlins
Game ends in 8th inning
CHICAGO — Starlin Castro homered and the Chicago Cubs batted around in a four-run seventh inning to beat the Miami Marlins 5-1 in a rain-shortened game Wednesday night.
Heavy rain began falling with Miami batting in the top of the eighth and the teams never returned to the field. The game was called after a 1-hour, 17-minute delay.
Castro hit his eighth home run of the season off Marlins starter Josh Johnson (5-7) leading off the fourth. Jeff Baker highlighted a seventh-inning rally with a two-run, pinch-hit double with the bases loaded.
James Russell (3-0) pitched a scoreless seventh to earn the victory in relief of Jeff Samardzija, who struck out nine in five innings.
Jose Reyes homered for Miami and Emilio Bonifacio had three hits, falling a homer shy of the cycle.