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Acacia Research Corporation Issues Letter to Stockholders
Letter Corrects the Record Regarding Inaccurate Release Distributed by Dissident Stockholders
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG), an industry leader in patent licensing ("Acacia" or the "Company"), today issued a letter to its stockholders in response to a letter from Sidus Investment Management, LLC and BLR Partners LP. The full text of the letter is as follows:
March 21, 2018
Dear Acacia Stockholders:
On March 20, 2018, Sidus Investment Management, LLC ("Sidus") and BLR Partners LP ("BLR") issued a letter to the stockholders of Acacia Research Corporation ("Acacia" or the "Company"), in which they publicly announced their intention to nominate two director candidates for election to the Board of Directors at the Company's upcoming 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
In their letter, Sidus and BLR misguidedly criticized the strategy that the Company and its Board of Directors have pursued over the last two years, as well as personally attacked Mr. Louis Graziadio, our Executive Chairman. The purpose of this letter is to inform Acacia's stockholders that the Company's Board of Directors and management team strongly disagree with the views expressed in the Sidus/BLR letter, which not only reveal a lack of strategic vision on their part, but also contain false and misleading statements with respect to material facts and make baseless allegations that impugn the character, integrity and personal reputation of the Company's leadership, as described in more detail below.
Acacia's Board of Directors and Management Have Never Declined to Discuss Matters of Concern to Our Stockholders
Contrary to the assertions made in the Sidus/BLR letter, the Company's Board of Directors and management have never ignored them or declined to engage in a discussion regarding matters of concern to our stockholders. In fact, in January 2018, Messrs. Graziadio, our Executive Chairman, Robert Stewart, our President, and James Sanders, a member of our Board of Directors, had a telephone conversation with Mike Barone, Sidus' portfolio manager, at his request, during which they discussed with Mr. Barone the Company's strategy, among other things. Because Acacia's representatives were unable to discuss certain matters with Mr. Barone due to confidentiality and Regulation FD concerns, they suggested continuing these discussions immediately after the Company issued its 2017 earnings release, which was issued on February 13, 2018. To our surprise, instead of accepting the Company's invitation to resume these discussions in a constructive way, Sidus and BLR chose to publicly issue their letter, accusing the Company's Board of Directors and management of ignoring them, even though they know that is not true.
The Company has discontinued the Q&A portion of its analyst calls because it had proven to have limited utility in communicating with our stockholders. Instead, members of the Company's Board of Directors and management regularly respond to calls from our investors, which we believe is the better way to communicate with our stockholders.
Sidus' and BLR's Critique of Acacia's Strategy Reveals a "Trader's Mentality" Focused on Short-Term Returns Rather Than Long-Term Stockholder Value
Turning to the "substantive" points raised in the Sidus/BLR letter, their main area of concern seems to be Acacia's recent strategy of generating stockholder value through partnering with high-growth technology opportunities. Regrettably, their critique of the Company's business model reveals both a lack of strategic vision as well as the nearsightedness inherent in a "trader's mentality" focused on achieving short-term returns rather than maximizing long-term stockholder value.
As Acacia recently disclosed in its 2017 annual report, we continue to experience challenges in the existing patent and licensing environment, including challenges in identifying and acquiring new high-quality patent assets, which will likely reduce the Company's revenue generating opportunities from new IP portfolios going forward. While the Company's Board of Directors and management have been working tirelessly to overcome these negative trends, turnarounds are difficult and take time. Nonetheless, contrary to the assertions contained in the Sidus/BLR letter, Acacia has not "transitioned away" from its patent licensing business and has continued to invest in and monetize our existing quality patent assets, as described in our 2017 annual report. In fact, our patent licensing business has generated substantial cash revenues since December 31, 2015. During the last two fiscal years, the Company generated $218.1 million in revenues and cash flows from operations of $59 million, while reducing its fixed G&A related expense run rate by 56%, reducing personnel headcount by 70%, and reducing litigation expenses as a percentage of revenues by 33%, thereby delivering some of the best financial performance in the Company's history.
Mindful of the challenges facing our patent licensing business, in addition to continuing to monetize our existing IP assets, the Company has pursued a strategy designed to generate additional stockholder value by partnering with high-growth technology companies. We expect that this strategy will enable Acacia to capitalize on cutting-edge technologies by leveraging its experience, expertise, data and relationships developed as a leader in the IP industry. We believe that strategic opportunities for Acacia (including expanding revenues) exist in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, machine vision, robotics, blockchain, healthcare technology and other potentially disruptive technologies, where our partners can benefit from Acacia's IP expertise and experience. We believe that Acacia's knowledge and experience in investing in IP assets uniquely position the Company to capitalize on these strategic opportunities. In order to assist the Board of Directors and management in pursuing this strategy, Acacia has established a strategic review committee to identify, review and evaluate potential strategic opportunities, and has engaged a consultant with substantial experience in technology investing.
Examples of our early execution of this strategy include our investments in Veritone, which Sidus and BLR misguidedly criticize in their letter, and Miso Robotics. Veritone is a leading AI company that has developed a cutting-edge platform for data transformation and analysis that offers commercial applications to clients in a variety of markets, including media and entertainment, legal, compliance and government. Miso leverages robotics and AI technology to increase productivity, reduce costs and drive profitability in the restaurant and food service industries. Marketing research indicates that a virtually unlimited marketplace potential exists in these areas. For example, Forrester Research shows that a $1.2 trillion market for cognitive computing technologies will exist by 2020, while according to the Gartner report, presently there is a nearly $0.5 trillion market for food preparation in the United States and over $2.0 trillion worldwide. By virtue of its early-stage investments in Veritone and Miso, Acacia is well positioned to capitalize on these unique opportunities, which creates a tremendous potential for generating value for Acacia's stockholders.
In addition, we believe that this strategy will enable Acacia to leverage its IP expertise in other ways. For example, as part of its partnerships with Veritone and Miso, Acacia has entered into IP services agreements with Veritone and Miso, pursuant to which Acacia has agreed to provide IP procurement, prosecution, anti-infringement and other IP-related services to its partners. These arrangements have the potential for generating additional value for Acacia's stockholders. We also believe that by making the Company financially stronger, our current strategy will enable Acacia to generate better value from prosecuting our existing patents.
Unfortunately, the Sidus/BLR letter indicates that they fail to understand the full potential of Acacia's partnerships with Veritone and Miso. Rather than focusing on its potential for generating long-term stockholder value, their letter laments the trading volatility that Veritone's stock has experienced since its IPO was completed in May 2017, the unrealized gains and losses recorded in Acacia's financial statements for the third and fourth quarters of 2017 due to our mark-to-market accounting for our investment in Veritone, and the decline in Veritone's stock price since December 31, 2017. The letter also complains about the trading restrictions to which Acacia is currently subject, failing to acknowledge that post-IPO lock-ups and Rule 144 volume limitations are entirely customary for large stockholders that have board representation and could be deemed to be affiliates.
Apparently, Sidus' and BLR's unhappiness with the trading restrictions stems from the fact that they prevented Acacia from immediately liquidating its position in Veritone for a quick profit, as Sidus has repeatedly urged the Company to do. What they seem to fail to understand, however – presumably, due to their focus on short-term profits as well as the fact that they have no meaningful operational experience, whether in the technology space or otherwise – is that emerging technology companies typically take time to develop and that real execution and revenue generation take more than just a few quarters to achieve. Also, their letter fails to acknowledge that while the trading volatility of early stage public companies is not uncommon, as of the date of this letter, our investment in Veritone remains in an inception-to-date net unrealized gain position totaling approximately $18 million. The Sidus/BLR letter also demonstrates their failure to understand the simple fact that board representation is necessary for Acacia to shepherd its investment in Veritone and assist its Board of Directors and management as they work to execute on their business plan. The truth is that Acacia's lock-up is entirely customary and appropriate, given the size of Acacia's equity stake in Veritone, its representation on the Veritone board and the assistance provided by Acacia to Veritone in preparing for the IPO, and that it is no more restrictive than the lock-ups to which all of the other large stockholders, directors and officers of Veritone are subject.
Sidus' and BLR's Allegations Relating to Compensation Practices of Acacia's Leadership Are Not Supported by Facts
In their letter, Sidus and BLR personally attack Mr. Graziadio for what they describe as Acacia's "compensation practices." In particular, their letter states that despite Mr. Graziadio's undertaking at the time of his appointment as Executive Chairman that he would not receive a salary for his service as Executive Chairman, and despite not being an employee of the Company, Mr. Graziadio received aggregate compensation of $2,417,426 for 2016, consisting of $375,000 paid to Second Southern Corp. ("Second Southern"), a company wholly owned by Mr. Graziadio, an option grant valued at $1,962,422 and a director fee of $80,004. These allegations present the relevant facts in a misleading manner designed to impugn Mr. Graziadio's integrity and call into question his commitment to the Company.
Prior to his appointment as Executive Chairman on August 1, 2016, Mr. Graziadio served as a member of the Office of the Chairman of Acacia from December 2015 through July 2016. During that period, although he devoted substantial time and effort to Acacia, far exceeding any level that might be considered customary for a director, he received no compensation for his services. Moreover, Second Southern incurred substantial out-of-pocket costs in providing resources (including personnel, facilities and supplies) used by Mr. Graziadio in connection with his duties as a member of the Office of the Chairman. Accordingly, at the time of his appointment as Executive Chairman, the Compensation Committee approved a consulting agreement between Acacia and Second Southern, pursuant to which Acacia paid to Second Southern a one-time payment of $250,000 for services performed and as reimbursement of expenses incurred by Second Southern on behalf of the Company during the period from December 2015 through July 2016, as was disclosed in the Form 8-K filed by Acacia on August 5, 2016. The consulting agreement also provides that Second Southern will provide executive personnel to consult with and assist Acacia and its Board of Directors in connection with the Company's business, and that Acacia will pay Second Southern an annual fee of $250,000 per year, payable in quarterly installments. Pursuant to this arrangement, Acacia paid to Second Southern two quarterly payments of $62,500 for the period from August 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, for a total of $375,000 paid in 2016. These quarterly payments and the total amount paid by the Company to Second Southern in 2016 were fully disclosed in the Company's 2017 proxy statement. Accordingly, the demand for accounting as to these payments contained in the Sidus/BLR letter is unwarranted, and their statements implying that the Company has somehow tried to hide these payments from Acacia's stockholders are false and misleading.
With respect to the stock options granted to Mr. Graziadio in 2016, while the Sidus/BLR letter states that these options are valued at $1,962,422, it fails to mention that most of this value will not be realized unless and until Acacia's stock trades above $5.75 per share, the exercise price of the majority of these options (which was at the time of the grant, and continues to be, significantly above Acacia's stock price), and that most of these options are subject to market-based vesting milestones based on the Company's stock trading in or above the range from $7.00 to $10.00 per share. These criteria align Mr. Graziadio's interests in the Company with those of Acacia's public stockholders. Moreover, these options were granted to Mr. Graziadio by the independent Compensation Committee, based upon the recommendation ofPearl Meyer, the Company's independent compensation consultant, and their value is well within the recommended range of equity-based incentive compensation for senior executives of similarly situated companies. Obviously, all of the options granted to Mr. Graziadio have been fully disclosed, as have been all of his regular director fees.
As noted above, Acacia has significantly reduced its operating costs over the past two years and has a small management team. As a result, in pursuing its current strategy, the Company has relied on the help of several of our directors, who have worked tirelessly to assist the management team in executing on the Company's business plan. Since Mr. Graziadio's appointment as Executive Chairman in August 2016, he has devoted virtually all of his time and effort to Acacia and its business, effectively functioning as acting CEO, overseeing, advising and assisting Acacia's senior management team and playing the leading role in the formulation and implementation of Acacia's new strategy, including the planning, negotiation and execution of the Veritone and other investments. Although his role at Acacia has required more than a full time commitment and significant personal sacrifices, he has not received any salary for his work, consistent with the promise that he made to Acacia's stockholders at the time of his appointment. Moreover, Mr. Graziadio, along with members of his immediate family and family trusts, has acquired in excess of one million Acacia shares in the open market, which shows his strong commitment to Acacia's success and further aligns his interests with those of Acacia's public stockholders.
The Sidus/BLR letter also criticizes Acacia for granting profit interests in AIP Operation LLC ("AIP"), an indirect subsidiary of the Company, to certain of the Company's directors and officers in February 2017. In particular, the letter alleges that the Company established AIP "to receive contributions of corporate assets (without providing any consideration)" and describes the grant of the profit interests as an attempt by insiders to profit at the expense of Acacia's stockholders. These baseless allegations are clearly intended to disparage and impugn the character, integrity and personal reputation of the Company's leadership.
What the Sidus/BLR letter fails to mention is that the profit interests in AIP were granted pursuant to a compensation program developed by Pearl Meyer, the Company's independent compensation consultant, in order to incentivize and compensate the members of the Company's management who are expected to provide IP and other services to AIP and Veritone (as described above). The profit interests were designed to provide a highly-focused compensation tool directly aligned with the success of the Veritone investment. The only asset that has been contributed by Acacia to AIP is the Veritone 10% Warrant. The holders of the profit interests will not receive any value unless and until Acacia realizes an actual return on the Veritone 10% Warrant, thereby benefitting all of Acacia's stockholders. The terms and conditions of the profit interests and their allocation among the Acacia executives were approved by the Compensation Committee, based upon the recommendation of Pearl Meyer, and were subsequently approved by the full Board of Directors. Moreover, the grant of the profit interests and their material terms and conditions were fully disclosed in the Form 8-K filed by the Company on February 22, 2017.
The Company's Board of Directors and management are deeply concerned about the false accusations and empty threats contained in the Sidus/BLR letter. We will continue to manage Acacia's business and execute on its strategic plan in order to maximize value for our stockholders. We will also carefully review and consider the director candidates nominated by Sidus and BLR. However, the "trader's mentality" and lack of strategic vision demonstrated by the Sidus/BLR letter raise serious concerns that the true objective of their attempt to seek board representation is not to maximize long-term value for all of Acacia's stockholders, but to create short-term gains for themselves. In these circumstances, it seems unlikely that their director candidates would be in a position to make a valuable contribution to Acacia's growth for the benefit of all of its stockholders.
Lastly, the Sidus/BLR letter indicates that they have been advised that the Company's 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on June 7, 2018 and that the record date for the Annual Meeting is April 9, 2018. These statements are inaccurate. The date of the Annual Meeting and the record date have not been determined yet. The Company will separately announce the date and location of the Annual Meeting and the record date for the Annual Meeting once they have been determined.
Thank you for your understanding, patience and support.
Sincerely yours,
Robert B. Stewart, Jr.
Founded in 1993, Acacia Research Corporation is an industry leader in patent licensing and partners with inventors and patent owners to unlock the financial value in their patented inventions. Acacia bridges the gap between invention and application, facilitating efficiency and delivering monetary rewards to the patent owner. Acacia also leverages its patent expertise and background to partner with emerging disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Blockchain.
Information about Acacia and its subsidiaries is available at www.acaciaresearch.com.


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Ziftr Integrating Clef for 2-FA Cryptocurrency, Credit Card Payment
New Hampshire-based e-commerce company Ziftr has formed a partnership with two-factor authentication company Clef.
Ziftr will integrate Clef into its cryptocurrency and credit card payment platform, ZiftrPAY, to provide enhanced security and convenience for ZiftrPAY users.
ZiftrPAY is a Blockchain-based payment platform and customer loyalty program that allows merchants to accept credit cards and multiple cryptocurrencies. According to Ziftr, it offers merchants tokenized security, reduced transaction fees, volatility risk protection, batch payouts and more. As part of the customer loyalty program, ZiftrPAY merchants will receive free ZiftrCOIN digital coupons to incentivize their customers to use cryptocurrency.
Clef is an Oakland, California-based two-factor authentication company that eliminates the need for passwords. Users download the Clef app to their iOS or Android phones and upon logging into a website via Clef, open the app and wave their phone across the screen. Clef sends an encrypted key from the user's phone using the RSA algorithm, which allows websites to recognize users from their device rather than from a password.
ZiftrPAY users will have the option of signing into their accounts using Clef or using a traditional password login.
Bob Wilkins, CEO of Ziftr, commented:
With ZiftrPAY, we're creating a simple, secure shopping experience for merchants and shoppers, so it makes perfect sense for us to incorporate two-factor authentication from a company that also values simplicity and security. This partnership with Clef brings together two innovative companies that are reinventing user experiences and making waves in our respective industries.
As part of the partnership, Clef will implement the ZiftrPAY payment platform to begin accepting payments in multiple cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin and ZiftrCOIN.
Brennen Byrne, CEO of Clef, noted:
Usability is the missing ingredient keeping cryptocurrency from going mainstream, which is what makes us so excited to be working with Ziftr. With ZiftrPAY, they're helping bring a whole new tier of merchants into the fold and making it easier for anyone to pay.

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We always appreciate customer feedback, especially feedback like this! Thank you!
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For this week's options Trade Of the Week we will take a look at Twitter (Symbol: TWTR).
Over the past 3 months, we have seen some big moves back and forth on many of the tech names.
TWTR first saw a big move higher to start the year from $22 all the way up to $37. Over the past week and a half we have seen price pullback to the $31 level.
In many cases, after a stock has seen big moves back and forth like this you will start to see a period of chop or consolidation kick in.
Options Trading Gives Us Opportunities
Instead of going to the sidelines and not doing anything on TWTR, we can utilize an Iron Condor to generate some income during this choppy stretch. The Iron Condor strategy looks for a stock to stay inside of a tight range or a "Profit Window" as we like to call it.
For this trade we will utilize the April monthly options with 28 days left to expiration.
You will notice that TWTR has an IV Percentile of 48. Any number above 40 here means the options are more expensive. This will allow me to collect more premium which in turn gives me a wider profit window to work with.
- We will be selling the April monthly 33.5/34.5 call spread
- Selling 29/28 put spread at the same time.
Our break even points will be at $34.02 and $28.48. These 2 break even points define our profit window.
As long as price stays between these 2 numbers we make money. We also make money from time decay adding up and from volatility decreasing. This trade gives us 5 different ways of making money.
We will track this trade over the next few weeks to see if TWTR does move into a choppy pattern here. If it does we will be looking at a really nice profit from the Iron Condor.
Trade Update:
Coming into this week we had 2 open trades from previous Trade Of the Week articles.
Let's take a look at where those trades are at.
Going back 2 weeks we sold a call spread on NFLX.
We sold the March 23 335/337.5 call spread for $.85 or $85 per spread. The nice part about this trade was that it only tied up $165 of capital per spread to put it on.
With NFLX being an expensive stock these spreads are a great way to participate without a ton of capital.
This trade will expire worthless for us today which means will get to keep the entire $85 per spread that we collected to put the trade on.
We booked the full profit due to NFLX moving lower here over the last week.
The second trade is from last week's article which was a long put option that we bought on QQQ.
We bought the April monthly 173 put for $4.12 or $412 per contract. We sold out of this long put for $5.58 on Monday of this week when Target 2 was hit at $168.61. This gave us a profit of $146 per contract. Not a bad return for getting in and out in less than 2 trading days.


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We have a well-equipped anechoic chamber and over-the-air (OTA) measurement setup located at Hermia 6 building, Hervanta, Tampere. Chamber provides a stable environment to verify device wireless performance.
Currently supported R&D OTA measurements:
- Cable (passive) measurement 400 MHz- 6 GHz: 3D radiation pattern, antenna gain, efficiency, polarization
- Carrier wave power measurement 400MHz – 6 GHz
- 2.4/5GHz WIFI TRP & TIS
- Cellular 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G TRP & TIS
- UHF RFID tag performance testing including ARC/TIPP
Chamber specifications:
- Size: 3m (width) x 3m (height) x 7m (length)
- Frequency > 400MHz
- 2-axis rotation system for 3D measurement
- 2nd rotation system for RFID measurement
OTA setup consists of following equipment:
- ETS dual polarization horn antenna 400MHz-10GHz
- Agilent E5071C 4-port VNA
- R&S CMW500, options: LTE+CA+MIMO, WLAN 802.11ac + MIMO, BLE HW support
- R&S NRP2 power meter and NRP-Z11/Z21/Z81 power sensors
- ETS EMCenter turn table control + RF switch box
- ETS EMQuest measurement software
- Voyantic Tagformance Pro RFID measurement system + ARC/TIPP
Check out this video to have a closer look at our antenna laboratory!


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If you want a great life, think about this: Right now what significant problem, more than any other, do you not want to look at or deal with? Are you unhappy in your marriage or relationships, financially insecure, working at an unfulfilling job, neglecting your health, or struggling with your kids or parents? Generally, the answer you give is your elephant in the room. In my experience everyone has an elephant of one kind or another and sometimes many. I've certainly had my share and it's natural to want to ignore them. We hate that they're there. We keep busy with other parts of our life, hoping they'll miraculously disappear or at least get smaller. Most often, however, elephants ignored only grow in size. The bigger they get, the more they crowd out the good things in life, like happiness and joy. That's why it pays to be an expert when it comes to elephants – taking care of the problems we want to ignore. This is hard, scary and time-consuming work, especially if the elephant's been around for awhile. It requires tremendous honesty and courage. Asking for help or support is usually a good idea (after all, it is an elephant!). Staying the course also matters. The results are impressive. Your life becomes better in direct proportion to the number of elephants you're willing to take down. Getting rid of a big, gigantic elephant leaves room for a big, more beautiful life. So… what's your elephant(s)? What in your life isn't working or needs to change? Are you willing to change it? Are you willing to do the work required? By the way, once you've dealt with the big elephants, I suggest you start working on the smaller ones. Show them the door while it's still easy for them to get through.
Lessons Learned: Don't ignore the elephants in the room. They take up space meant for happiness and joy.


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Statistics - Maximum likelihood
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Table of Contents
1 - About
Maximum likelihood was introduced by Ronald Fisher back in the 1920s.
Since each observation is meant to be independent of each other one, the probability of observed data is the probability of the observed class (for a binary class: 0's and 1's)
<MATH> \begin{array}{rrl} likelihood(B_0,B_1) & = & \prod_{i:y_i=1}p(X_i) \prod_{i:y_i=0}(1-p(X_i)) \end{array} </MATH>
- <math>\displaystyle \prod_{i:y_i=1}</math> is the probability of i when y=1.
The idea of maximum likelihood is pick the parameters to make that probability as large as possible.
The probability is represented by a function called the "log-likelihood function".
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Thoughts from someone who still can't quite believe that he talks about chess for a living
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Congratulations to Vishy Anand
Chessvibes.com has pretty good coverage of the rapid-game tiebreak stage of the match. Whether the World Champion's title should be decided in rapid chess to begin with is another question... Either way, Vishy Anand, who won the title in 2007 and has since defended it against Kramnik and Topolav, has now added Gelfand to the list of defeated challengers.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
College Days
It was great having these guys around nearly 24/7. From the Chicago: Maroon: http://chicagomaroon.com/2012/05/04/in-back-of-hutch-a-nightly-game-of-kings/
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
DC Chess League Final
The final week of the DC Chess League season, I thought I was going to get a shot at GM Larry Kaufman, my first rated game with a GM in over a year. When the other team's captain arrived though, he jokingly told me that Larry refused to play me out of solidarity over our past experiences on the same summer league team. I think he was just out of town. Instead I played with a 2190 rated high school freshman from the prestigious Thomas Jefferson High School. I like to think that I experimented in the opening, then slowly developed a good position and and converted into a winning endgame. You could also say that I played a boring game and then my opponent blundered a pawn so I won. I'll let you decide.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Finally, Someone Wants to be World Champion
Chessbase provides interesting analysis of the decisive game here: http://chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=8172. In other tournament news, it looks like two players badly wanted to win the US Championship. Hikaru Nakamura won by catching Gata Kamsky in the final two rounds. Kamsky's game vs. Seirwan, was my favorite game of the event. You can see analysis here: http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1666528 Based on the final game of the rapid playoff it looked like no one wanted to win the US Women's Championship. IM Krush pulled out a win there through no fault of her own. First the opponent missed an elementary tactic to win a rook, then hung a rook of her own to throw away the game.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Another Queen's Gambit Trap?
This line has always worked as a trap for me, as the following blitz game attests. Strangely enough, most white players don't go for the chance to win material. Do they not see it, or does the note to black's 7th move scare them off? What would you play in the position below?
Sunday, May 13, 2012
It's been a busy couple of weeks, but I'm back blogging again. I'm in preparation for the final match of the DC Chess League season, which will likely put me up against a GM. In a probably unwise strategy I spent way too long today trying to get my 3-minute ICC rating back from what I considered too low to be seen with. Eventually I got it back in the normal range, thanks in part to wins at the end against GMs Eugene Torre and Aleksa Strikovic. The final game against Strikovic looked lost for a long time, but eventually we reached the following position, where black made the wrong move and lost despite his extra rook. What would you play?
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Dogs are similar to young kids, study shows. (Pan uses me as "home base" when bigger dogs are picking on him, but my overall impression is that BCs are more like ten-year-olds than five-year-olds.)
The other night Ondine and I were out walking when we spotted a troupe of a half-dozen young children playing in a neighbor's front lawn. A couple adults were sitting in lawn chairs, and another woman was sitting in the back of a pickup truck. We crossed the street to avoid interacting with them, but as we passed, one of the youngest children, probably three years old, came tearing across the street to get to Ondine. I held up my stop-sign hand and said, "Slow down!" The child hesitated a tiny bit, but then kept coming. Ondine was fine with him, as well as with all the other children who quickly followed. Ondine LOVES kids, and most adults, too; after allowing all the children to bop her on the head and tug her ears, she snuck over to the lady in the pickup truck and licked her toes, making her giggle. (I got the distinct impression that she was saying, "Thanks for letting me play with your kids, lady.")
But then I noticed that the grown-ups in the lawn chairs were glowering at us. I wondered if they saw my initial hesitancy as a bad thing, or whether I shouldn't have allowed Ondine to play with their kids at all. I don't know, maybe I was misreading them, but, c'mon, people: First, teach your children not to run across the street. Then teach them not to run directly up to an unfamiliar dog. And then, if they've survived the first two lessons, teach them not to bop unfamiliar dogs on the head. Dogs hate that. (Why don't people know that?) Some dogs, like Ondine, tolerate and forgive these things because they understand that people are ignorant. Some, however, do not.
Oh, another aside: Last night I was checking out Ondine's toenails, which she hates. She snarled and snapped at my fingers. She wasn't being aggressive, she was just telling me to stop. I did stop, but then I tried the "fake crying" trick that Susan used to use with Aidan. Ondine immediately shot up and started licking my face all over, saying, "Oh I'm sorry, sorry, oh I didn't mean it, I'm so sorry." Heh. (I won't do that anymore. I don't believe in playing mind games with dogs. I mean, if it's real, that's one thing, but faking it with someone who trusts you just seems so...underhanded. I don't do "fake throws" or many of the other things people routinely do to tease dogs, either. Ondine and Pan don't really fall for those kinds of tricks anyway.)


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An Australian venture capital firm Airtree, one of the largest venture capital funds in Australia, has just recently announced their 2.5 million seed round investment in a Singaporean based startup Transcelestial Technologies. Airtree has backed some of the most premium startups in the last decade including market leaders such as Canva, Prospa and 90 Seconds.
Founded by Rohit Jha and Dr Mohammad Danesh in 2016, Transcelestial is building a space laser network that will use wireless laser communication and nano-satellites to deliver high speed internet, anywhere around the world. Its lasers can be mounted on nano-satellites, or structures on the ground to create a network.
"The average cost of transcontinental high bandwidth undersea cables ranges from over hundreds of millions to billions of dollars in capital expenditure, and tens of million dollars in annual maintenance. Existing wireless technologies have reached high levels of spectrum congestion leading to a limit on how much connectivity they can support," Jha said.
In February 2017, USAID reported that over 4 billion people globally has no access to the internet. Bringing them online will be a costly undertaking. 95 percent of the world's internet need is served by undersea cable infrastructure developed in the 1990s and 2000s. Meanwhile, according to Data Age 2025, a study by IDC and Seagate, in the next 10 years the amount of data created and consumed is expected to grow more than ten times, mostly from machine-to-machine communication such as IoT, connected vehicles, and in-game AI.
Jha explained Transcelestial's model aims to overcome the issues associated with established models of connectivity to ensure global connectivity in the next few decades. With the funding raised last December, the startup has been put towards growing its team, along with further research and development.
Currently, Transcelestial is testing an on-ground version of their prototype wireless laser communication technology to provide state-of-the-art, fiber-like ultra-high bandwidth wireless back-haul to telecom and enterprise partners, both within Singapore and overseas.
One of the first public demonstrations of Transcelestial's technology was a joint project with SK Telecom in South Korea and the Telecom Infra Project's (TIP) Ecosystem Acceleration Center (TEAC) Initiative. Transcelestial's wireless fibre optics technology was used to upgrade the backbone internet connectivity of a major public library near Seoul (South Korea), improving bandwidth by 20 times its existing speed.
Joining other prominent investors including Wavemaker Partners, which led the round, and 500 Startups; AirTree is the latest Australian VC to back a startup focused on connectivity.
Backed by Blackbird Ventures, Adelaide-founded Fleet Space Technologies is also looking to connect people: the startup aims to launch a network of more than 100 nano-satellites to create a global network enabling low-bandwidth connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
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Wyebrook Estate is situated on the corner of Ben Morven and New Renwick Roads in the southern valleys of Marlborough, New Zealand.
The name Wyebrook came about because of the shape of the vineyard block. From the air, you can see a definite Y shape, formed from where two streams converge. So the Y-shape and the idea of a 'babbling brook' inspired the name Wyebrook Estate.
All 56 acres is planted in Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, and lovingly cared for by vineyard manager, Craig Sheridan and his Vinepride team. Vinepride is a vineyard management service, owned by Wyebrook Estate's directors.
What Happens in the Vineyard?
Spring (in New Zealand, this is September - November)
Spring is when the vineyard wakes up from its 'winter sleep'. The first inkling of spring is when new buds swell and burst. This is a nerve-wracking time for us because Marlborough is very prone to late frost, which can cause damage to vines. We have wind machines installed in the vineyard which will operate when temperatures drop below zero.
Springtime is also an important time to set up for the coming growing season. Our team are out 'bud rubbing' to prevent shoots sprouting in the wrong places, mowing spring grass and keeping weeds and pests at bay as the weather starts to warm up.
Summer (December - February)
Summer in the vineyard is all about nurturing the vines - we joke that Craig is out there talking to the vines! Between December and end February, the vineyard is managed for what we want to harvest. This includes thinning fruit to maximise flavours, and monitoring the health of the vines and watching for any nasties (pests or disease). In late summer, some of the leaves are removed to maximise the exposure to light, and enhance ripening.
We have two special friends fly in to help us in the summertime. Hughie the hawk and Robbie the native New Zealand falcon enjoy fresh meat, and in return they help to scare away the small birds that come in to feed off the ripening grapes. They are free to come and go as they please, but they do come back for the tasty meat that Steve and Craig put out for them.
Autumn (March - June)
Autumn in the vineyard is the busiest time of the year. Harvest for Marlborough Sauvignon occurs around April, and it's all hands on deck right throughout the region to get the fruit off the vine and safely into the winery. Our grapes are harvested with our own Pellenc selective process machine which carefully monitors the crop, harvesting only the berries, leaving behind the rachis, petiole and leaf, delivering only the best to the winery. There is some science behind the exact best time to harvest, and the winemaker generally specifies the right sugar levels (measured in brix) and Ph levels. Vines are also tested for botrytis and other elements.
Winter (June - August)
After all the action and hubbub of harvest, wine growers heave a sigh of relief, and many go on holiday. While the fruit is safely off and being made into wine, the vineyard goes to sleep. Very soon after harvest, the leaves turn colour, and drop off. Looking across the region at this time, you will see the most exquisite autumn colors - golds, reds and rich browns. Once the vines are dormant, they are pruned for the following season. Hundreds of seasonal workers from all over the world flock to Marlborough for the pruning season.


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OT Programs
Entry Level Occupational Therapy Program: Masters and Doctoral
The Occupational Therapy Department at Misericordia University is excited to announce that ACOTE has granted candidacy status for the entry level OTD program. This means that the first class to enter into the entry level OTD program will be freshman entering during the fall semester of 2019. MU OT faculty are well positioned to offer the entry level doctorate since they have experience teaching in the post professional OTD for 10 years. This is an exciting opportunity as MU OT is one of the first Universities in the area to provide this level of entry level education for occupational therapists.
The Misericordia University Occupational Therapy department will be accepting applications for the Occupational Therapy Program for students entering in the Fall of 2019.
The Misericordia University Occupational Therapy department has decided to offer the option to pursue the MSOT OR ELOTD for students entering in the Fall of 2019. Students will not need to make the decision if they want to pursue the MSOT or ELOTD until their Junior year.
The application process is the same for both options. All students admitted into either option will obtain their Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Science after 3.5 years.
Weekend Entry-Level Master's Program
Contact Information
For Admissions Information
Maureen Sheridan
(570) 674-6451
OT Weekend Program Director
Dr. Gwen Bartolacci
(570) 674-6257
Weekend Program Description
The Weekend Program is designed to meet the needs of the adult learner. The Program meets every other weekend during the semester. Classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., during the fall, spring and summer terms. The Program brings together students from a wide diversity of undergraduate majors and backgrounds. A number of local motels and hotels exist for overnight housing. The program can be completed in just three years.
Three Year Entry-level BS to MS Program
To view the curriculum sequence, please click on the appropriate link below.
For students entering Fall 2020 and beyond:
Nontraditional Entry Level Master of Occupational Therapy Program Weekend Format
For students entering Fall 2019 and prior:
Three year entry level BS to MS weekend for students entering fall 2019 and prior.
Please Note: Classes meet on-campus for eight weekend sessions during the fall and spring semesters and seven weekend sessions during the summer session. Some courses include the use of Blackboard as a distance learning component, with reduced face-to-face meeting time.
Admission Criteria:
English Language Proficiency
If English is not your first language, or if English is not the primary language spoken in your home, you must submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The following are the minimum score requirements: Internet-based TOEFL exam (iBT): The Internet-based TOEFL has four subsections, with a grading scale for each section from 1 to 30 (30 being the highest score). Misericordia University will look closely at the score for each section rather than the total score.
The minimum scores for each section are as follows:
- Writing: 22
- Speaking: 22
- Reading: 22
- Listening: 22
Students should indicate on the registration form that they wish the test results to be sent directly to Misericordia University. The TOEFL code for Misericordia University is 2087.
Prerequisite courses: The application must include official transcripts for the following prerequisite courses:
- BIO 211 A&P I (with lab)
- BIO 212 A& P II (with lab)
- Math 115
- Physics 117 (with lab)
- PSY 290 Psychopathology (Abnormal Psych)
Prospective students must have a baccalaureate degree in another discipline. Students should not apply if they have not completed their degree. Official transcripts must state "Degree Conferred".
Students with a diverse background of extracurricular activity, leadership positions, and appreciation for the relevance that occupation plays in their individual lives and who meet the following criteria will be considered for the Occupational Therapy Program. The requirements are:
- A Baccalaureate Degree in another discipline from an accredited program with a minimum of a 3.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average
- Two letters of reference (at least one from an occupational therapist is highly recommended)
- 6-8 hours of documented service in a health care setting with an occupational therapist
- Submission of a 500 word, typed statement of personal and professional goals
- Successful interview with an occupational therapy faculty member
- Certified occupational therapy assistants must submit evidence of current NBCOT certification.
- Technical competency in using Word, Excel, and an electronic classroom is an expectation for all new students.
Interviews are conducted several times yearly.
Post Professional Doctoral Program
Post Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Contact Information
For Admissions Information
Maureen Sheridan
(570) 674-6451
Ellen McLaughlin, EdD, OTR/L
Associate Professor
The Occupational Therapy Department has received approval from the Middle States Association and has received approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program.
The OTD program is focused on academic growth in clinical practice areas of occupational therapy, and promotes intellectual discourse through both program content and format. Evidence based practice, a strong component of the curriculum, requires advanced critical thinking and a thorough understanding of research. The inclusion of clinical practice, analysis of evidence, and the skills to develop and lead programs that serve others results in both enhanced professional expertise and valuable services to our communities.
The Occupational Therapy Department at Misericordia University is recognized as an educational leader in the occupational therapy professional community. As one of the first academic institutions to offer an Entry Level Masters degree the Department also offers innovative post professional pediatric programs and a Weekend College program. The OTD degree continues this future oriented perspective integral to our new University status. The degree is designed to provide occupational therapists with advanced clinical, practice management, teaching, and administrative skills. The program emphasizes integration of theory and practice, professional and clinical skills, critical self-assessment, clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, advocacy and health policy. The post professional program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills that practitioners bring from clinical practice and life experiences. Program graduates should qualify for upper level management positions in a diverse range of practice environments and will be poised to become leaders in the profession.
Why a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy?
OTD graduates are agents of positive change, social responsibility, and ethical care who are prepared for major career advancements. With a doctorate in Occupational Therapy, you can choose from a variety of available career paths such as:
- Influence public policy with knowledge of how occupation impacts health
- Start your own business or private practice
- Develop programs that will enable occupational therapists to be responsive to public health concerns of the 21st century
Why Misericordia?
Relevant: Course work is focused on clinical practice concerns with choice of Pediatric or Adult/Geriatric specialization. Content immediately applicable to clinical practice.
Innovative: Up to six (6) credits from the Post Professional Pediatric Certificate are transferable. Courses are on-line with on campus time limited to 2 days per semester.
Excellent Faculty: Courses are taught by full-time nationally respected doctorally prepared faculty as well as clinical faculty specialists.
Great Value: Convenient location 2 hours from Philadelphia and NYC in a safe, comfortable setting. Small class size with personalized attention, reasonable fees and class schedules designed for working therapists to allow for continued full-time employment.
Curricular Synopsis
The OTD curriculum is composed of 24 credits of "core" courses that address the competencies required of leaders and advocates in the profession. These courses address advanced theory, advanced research, program development and evaluation, occupational science, and public policy and advocacy. Capstone coursework requires the integration of these content areas into a clinical project, which is formally evaluated and presented through professional presentation and/or publication. Each student also completes 9-12 credits in either a pediatric or geriatric specialization, for a total of 33-36 credits for the doctoral coursework.
Program Delivery:
- A combination delivery model of face-to-face and distance learning is used. Classes meet on campus one weekend day at the beginning and end of each semester.
- The program is designed to be completed part-time (2 classes per semester) over a two year tri-semester period.
The OTD program goals are focused in areas of research, advanced practice, leadership and administration. Graduates will:
- be proficient in critically appraising, applying and contributing to evidence that supports occupation-based practice.
- synthesize and apply advanced theoretical concepts and clinical skills in selected areas of practice.
- enhance their leadership and advocacy skills to promote occupational participation in light of human dynamics and private & public policy influences.
- design and administer effective, fiscally responsible client-centered programs.
Routes of Entry
Applicants with either an ELM degree in OT or a post professional Masters degree in another field will complete the following course sequence (33 credits). Applicants must have the equivalent of OT 520 (Research Methods) as a prerequisite.
Applicants to the OTD Program, if admitted, are expected to enroll in the OTD core courses as identified in the Program Sequence. If an applicant is considering the OTD, but wishes to request a revision to this curricular sequence (ie: one course per semester), they must indicate this in their application materials. Priority will be given to applicants who can commit to progressing through the program in the recommended Program Sequence. Those applicants that wish to be considered for a revised curricular sequence may be admitted to the program, but will be enrolled in courses each semester on a space available basis, which may significantly lengthen the curriculum sequence. The OTD Program is committed to meeting the individual needs of students whenever possible.
Year 1
Year 1
Year 1
OTD 620 Advanced Application of Theory
OTD 640 Designing, Implementing and Evaluating Quality Programs
OTD 641 Supporting Practice through Public Policy and Advocacy
OTD 625 Providing Evidence for Best Practices
Specialization Course
Specialization Course
Year 2
Year 2
Year 2
OTD 642 Advanced Research
OTD 643 Education, Presentation & Publication
OTD 650 Capstone
|Specialization Course
OTD 644 Occupational Science
*OTD 650 Capstone may be taken during Summer Year 1 or Fall, Spring Year 2. All courses are 3 credits.
Students with a bachelor's degree should apply for the Post-Professional MS degree.
For admissions criteria click here.
Click here for OTD Course Descriptions
Post-Professional Master's Degree Program
Post-Professional Master's Degree Program
Contact Information
For Admissions Information
Maureen Sheridan
(570) 674-6451
Coordinator of the Post-Professional Programs
Ellen McLaughlin, EdD, OTR/L
Associate Professor
The Post-Professional Masters in Occupational Therapy is designed as a 30 credit graduate program with two tracks, an interdisciplinary and pediatric concentration. Students in all tracks of the program will complete a total of 30 graduate credits. These credits will be distributed among the following categories:
- Theory and Core: 9 credits
- Research: 9 credits
- Concentration: 12 credits
This program is offered primarily in distance and intensive on-campus (5 day experiences) formats.
The concentration courses can be taken in a pediatric or interdisciplinary track. The pediatric track includes courses currently being offered in the Post-Professional Pediatric Certificate Program. This allows for students who are interested in later applying for the Masters Degree to transfer their graduate credits from the certificate program into the Post Professional Masters Degree program. The interdisciplinary track includes courses from a variety of departments including education, nursing, and organizational management
- Post Professional MS Program
30 Credit Program
An applicant who holds a baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy from a regionally accredited college or university must have Statistics as a prerequisite.
Two (2) Year Completion
|Year 1
|Year 1
|Year 1
|Specialization Class (3 cr)
|OT 520 Research Methods (3 cr)
|OT 690 Research Project I (3 cr)
|OT 570 Management (3 cr)
|Year 2
|Year 2
|Year 2
|OT 695 Research Project II (3 cr)
|HP 670 Grant Writing (3 cr)
|Specialization Class (3 cr)
|Specialization Class (3 cr)
|Specialization Class (3 cr)
|OT 630 Issues & Trends OR HP 600 Adv. Practice Pediatric Issues & Trends (3 cr)
Specialization classes are offered each semester. A total of 4 specialization classes are required.
Three (3) Year Completion
|Year 1
|Year 1
|Year 1
|Specialization Class (3 cr)
|OT 520 Research Methods (3 cr)
|OT 690 Research Project I (3 cr)
|Year 2
|Year 2
|Year 2
|OT 695 Research Project II (3 cr)
|HP 670 Grant Writing (3 cr)
|OT 630 Issues & Trends OR HP 600 Adv. Practice Pediatric Issues & Trends
|Year 3
|Year 3
|Year 3
|Specialization Class (3 cr)
|Specialization Class (3 cr)
|OT 570 Management (3 cr)
|Specialization Class (3 cr)
Click here for Post-Professional Masters Degree Course descriptions.
|Ellen McLaughlin, EdD, OTR/L Associate Professor 570-674-6399 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
For Post-Professional Masters Degree admissions criteria click here.
Course Descriptions
Entry Level OTD Course Descriptions and Sequence - for students entering Fall 2019 and beyond
MSOT Course Descriptions for students who entered Fall 2018 and prior
The revised MSOT curriculum for students entering Fall 2019 and beyond will be posted soon. Please check our website for updates.


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Installing NFS Using the MapR Installer
Using the web-based MapR Installer, you can install version 3 or version 4 of the Network File System (NFS) on the cluster.
You can install NFS during a new or incremental installation of MapR 6.1 or later. The Enable MapR NFS option appears on the Version & Services page of the MapR Installer.
- Previous versions of the MapR Installer installed NFS (version 3) by default. MapR
Installer 1.10 and later do NOT install NSF by default. You must select the
Enable MapR NFS option to instruct the installer to install NFS.
When you select the Enable MapR NFS option, the NFS
Version option appears. NFSv3 is always selected by default. NFSv4 is
available as an option for MapR 6.1.0 or later releases.CAUTION: The MapR Installer installs but does not secure NFS. Neither NSFv3 nor NSFv4 provides security by default. You can configure NFSv4 server to work with Active Directory and Kerberos servers, but you must first install Active Directory and Kerberos servers. For more information, see Configuring NFSv4 Server for Kerberos. NFSv3 does not support security.
- With the MapR 1.10 installer, if you specify a pre-MapR 6.1.0 release, you must select the Enable MapR NFS option to install NFS. Selecting the option causes the installer to install NSFv3 by default. The NFS Version option is not available for pre-MapR 6.1.0 releases.
- When upgrading to MapR 6.1 or later, the MapR Installer keeps the NFS version at version 3. After a new installation of MapR 6.1 in which you specified NFSv3, or an upgrade to MapR 6.1 using the MapR Installer, you can switch to NFSv4 by using the Incremental Install function of the installer.
- MapR software supports mixed-mode NFS configurations in which some nodes of a cluster use NFSv3 and other nodes use NFSv4, but mixed-mode configurations cannot be installed using the MapR Installer. The MapR Installer installs all nodes as NFSv3 or all nodes as NFSv4.
- NFSv3 and NFSv4 cannot be used on the same node concurrently.
- A new installation using a MapR Installer Stanza installs NFS only if you set
enable_NFS: truein the config section of the stanza.
To install NFS manually, see Installing MapR NFS. To learn more about managing and using NFS, see Managing MapR NFS.


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My post today celebrates two uber-talented featured artists this week......jovialjudi over at Splitcoast and debbiedee over at Christian Paper Crafts! For both cards, I have used a special color challenge from Splitcoast...the "Olympic Color Challenge Event". There are different "events" to choose from.....what a fun twist to the color challenge! You'll have to check it out for yourself!
I have chosen to case this gorgeous CAS card from Judi's gallery. Check out her awesome gallery HERE! I have used a new set from Our Daily Bread designs, "Easter Blessings", which will be released on March 1st. I colored the leaves with Always Artichoke, then painted the blossoms and leaves with Pearl Glimmer Mist. The card base was embossed with the Victoria embossing folder, the image panel was punched with the Martha Stuart Floral Vine border punch, added paper piercing, then sponged the edges with Ranger Antique Linen distress ink. For a finishing touch, I added sheer ribbon and a Scripture Sticker from Jolee's Boutique (for a touch of silver for the Olympic color challenge.)
From Debbie's gallery at CPC , I have chosen to case this awesome card because of the cool layout. I have also used the SCS color challenge for this one....okay, I may be taking liberties here since there is pink on my card! I am using another new set from Our Daily Bread designs, "The Lord Has Risen", to be released on March 1st. I thought this verse went very well with the design of Debbie's card.....I used the circle layer as a rising sun. The violets were colored with markers, then the blossoms were popped up and painted with Pearl Glimmer Mist for some shimmer. I also used satin ribbon by May Arts, Basic Grey "Lemonade" paper, and Zva Pearls.
Thanks so much for visiting today! Have a blessed week!!!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Featured Artists of the Week!
Posted by Angella D. Crockett at 8:37 AM
Labels: Featured Stampers, ODBD
7 comments:
- Tosha Leyendekker said...
Both cards are simply gorgeous Angella!! I LOVE the greens on the first. And the way you used the punch is just delightful! The second is so happy with the lemonade papers and the sketch and sponging are wonderful!! Two fabulous cards!!
- February 23, 2010 at 10:19 AM
- Sandee Shanabrough said...
ANGELLA!!!! Wow girl these are amazing!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!!! WOW!!!
- February 23, 2010 at 8:31 PM
- Shelly Schmidt said...
I love your cards- beautiful!
- February 24, 2010 at 1:08 AM
- Debi said...
Angie they are both simply beautiful!
- February 24, 2010 at 2:17 PM
- Silke Ledlow said...
WOWZER Angella....your sneak peeks cards are GORGEOUS....can't wait to see them all!!! I LOVE THEM TOO :) !!! Hugs ~S~
- February 24, 2010 at 3:54 PM
- Julie- justwritedesigns said...
These are gorgeous, Angella!
- February 25, 2010 at 12:32 PM
- Kay's Creative Corner said...
STUNNING Angella!! You are on a roll with all these beautiful creations...
- February 26, 2010 at 7:35 PM
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LAUTERBACH, Berend 1856-1935
Posted By: Tammy (email)
Date: 4/25/2016 at 21:17:37
Berend Lauterbach Died At Reinbeck, Ia., Thursday
Born in Germany, Lived Near Ackley Ten Years; Born in '56
Berend Lauterbach, who lived on a farm near Ackley for ten years and ten years west, near Iowa Falls, removing with his family to Reinbeck, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leo Meewes, east of Reinbeck, on Thursday, Nov. 26. He and Mrs. Lauterbach had gone to the daughter's home to spend the winter. Ill of a heart trouble during the past four years.
Born June 10, 1856, in East Friesland, Germany; serving the accustomed time in the German army, an accident befel him; it was necessary to amputate one foot--caught and crushed by a falling horse. This necessitated a change in his plans and instead of becoming a seaman, he learned to be a cigar-maker; for several years conducting his own shop and business. He was united in marriage to Wilhelmina Siegmund; six sons were born to them. She died in January, 1893; married to Mina Baesecks--and seven children were born to them. They came to America in 1900 directly to a farm near Ackley.
Surviving children are Henry, Guy, and Herman, Reinbeck, Ben Jr., of Gladbrook, Gus, Aitkens, Minn., Mrs. Martha Thiessen, Rice, Minn., Martin, Iowa Falls, Mrs. Helen Wyatt and Mrs. Ida Porter, Waterloo, Ed, Mrs. Erna Meewes and Mrs. Anna Storjohann, all of Reinbeck. Also three sisters and one brother; Mrs. Joe Habben, Renville, Minn., Mrs. Helen Schwade, Nora Springs, Iowa, Mrs. Esther Arend, East Friesland, Germany, and Ed Lauterbach, Parkersburg.
Funeral services were held the following day afternoon, at the Congregational church, Rev. R. C. Hufstader in charge.
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If you've never bought or sold a business before, then the factors that drive and influence business valuations likely seem a bit murky. In a recent Divestopedia article from Kevin Ramsier entitled, "A Closer Look at What Drives and Influences Business Valuations," Ramsier takes a closer look at this important topic. Business brokers and M&A…Read More
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There is no denying the fact that life is much, much easier when one can find the right buyer for his or her business. Buying or selling a business can be a stressful affair, but much of that stress can be eliminated by getting the right support. The Concept of the "Right Buyer" In the…Read More
Does your business have real, long-lasting longevity or is your business a temporary entity that will vanish the second you stop working on it? In his insightful article in The Business Journals entitled, "Are You Living for Today as a Business Owner or Building Value?" author Kent Bernhard asks a very important question of readers,…Read More
The first step towards successfully selling a business is finding a qualified business broker to work with. Sellers should also ask themselves an array of important questions. A recent article, "7 Questions to Answer Before Selling Your Business," published by Good Men Project, has a great overview of questions sellers should answer before moving forward.…Read More
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The IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse Survey Report for the fourth quarter of 2018 has a range of interesting insights. The survey's purpose is to provide an "accurate understanding of market conditions for businesses being sold in Main Street (values $0-$2MM) and the Lower Middle Market (values $2MM-$50MM). This national survey was designed as…Read More
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Explore the 'hidden gems' within the city centre all year round and support small local independent businesses in Chester.
Take a look at our special video highlighting some of the city's unique and boutique retailers. The video features businesses such as the award-winning restaurant Chef's Table, toy shop Weasel & The Bug, and the recently opened Booth Mansion on Watergate Street.
Carl Critchlow, BID Manager at CH1ChesterBID, said: "Chester is home to some amazing small and independent businesses and we want to really put them in the spotlight.
"We've got so many hidden gems here in the city centre. They are a key part of what makes Chester such a unique shopping destination and we're encouraging people to explore some of Chester's boutique stores this Saturday and beyond. We're challenging people to wander off the beaten track and perhaps take a look in a shop, restaurant or bar they've never been to before.
"Small and independent businesses are woven into the fabric of Chester city centre – they're the reason many people come here to visit – but the strength of this community relies heavily on the support of customers. That's why we're doing everything we can to champion them and encourage local residents and visitors to get behind our small and independent traders Chester and shop local."
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Why future of TV is not on the TV screen
I'm meeting a lot of incredibly interesting people for the last months, sharing my models and method. It is a very interesting way to get valuable feedback and to challenge my assumptions and findings. When discussion goes deeper in the … Continue reading
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This tree is holding onto most of its leaves.
From the leaves, I believe that it is a beech tree.
Walking / skiing trail along the edge of the woods near the ballfield.
Overcast in morning, rain at times heavy in the late afternoon with a high of 12.
I took a hour long walk this morning in and around the woods. After lunch I donated plasma and at 4:00 attended a trail meeting. All the family was home for supper this evening.
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UK Forex Market is a fundamentally strong foreign exchange market of the United Kingdom. This market is very much dependent upon the economic condition of the country.
The policy matters taken by the government affects the UK Forex Market significantly. If the economy of UK is strong and is going gaga then it is evident that the demand for pounds, domestic currency of UK, around the world would increase. This will make the currency to appreciate. Hence, the health of the UK Forex Market would be good.
It has been observed that on the last day of July in the year 2007, the British pound has appreciated with respect to theUS Dollar. The factor that is playing a very important role to this end is the expectation of the traders of a rise in the repo rate by twenty five basis points. The traders differ in the expectation level of repo rate hike and their general perception is hovering between the rate 5.75 % and 6.25 %.
One of the factor that is pushing up the British pound with respect to US Dollar is rise in the consumption of the domestic consumers. The sales figure of the retail sector in the month of July, 2007 reveals that it rose by a significant percentage of 18 % on a year-on-year basis. This increase has even surpassed the hike in the rate of retail sales in the month of June, 2007 of seventeen percent.
The British pound is going so strong that the exchange rate of it in relation to the Euro is also appreciating. But the knowledgeable traders are becoming a bit cautious about the UK Forex Market due to the expectation that the government is on the move to tighten the economy through the regulation of the monetary policy. Thus, this rally in the UK Forex Market is expected to slow down in the coming days.


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Lloyd Hotel Amsterdam by MVRVD
The Lloyd Hotel is a fantastic design hotel situated in a freestanding monument building in the eastern harbor area of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Dating back to 1921, it was designed by architect Evert Breman as a hotel for emigrants, then used as a prison for a long time.
The new Lloyd Hotel & Cultural Embassy opened after renovation in 2004. Rotterdam-based architect MVRVD were asked to give the building its third transition. Over forty designers and artists worked on the interiors.
The Cultural Embassy is surrounded by 120 rooms. They are all different.
Inspiration from architect:
Within the protected exterior of this national monument a void was carved through the volume to open up the claustrophobic interior and to create a communal area for guests.