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I promise that someday
I will be faithful
To my journal again.
Another sacrifice
To the fires of my economy.
The poet-sap has dried,
Hardened to a cloudy yellow
But I guess beneath
This bark I've grown,
The blood still boils
And the words still run
Like antelopes or
Like a persistant brook.
Posts Tagged 'Blood'
Remember This in TimePosted: March 2, 1995 in Poetry
Tags: Antelope, Blood, Cloud, Faith, Fire, Journal, Yellow
I promise that someday
Spare Tires and Empty AlleysPosted: November 17, 1993 in Poetry
Tags: Angel, Blood, Car, God, Life, Point Loma, Smoke, Snake, Sword, Time, Trash
I used to roll spare tires
down alleys in Point Loma
to see how many streets they'd cross
before stopping:
against a trash can or a moving car,
a cinderblock wall or a pile of dirt.
Stupid things is what I thought.
Why'd they stop there; it could have kept going
after that.
I'm rolling and I steer myself short all of the time
and it's coming; I can feel it singing and surging to life
in a tide, a god, an angel looking for a sharp sword
in his tongue,
fiery-eyed and furious,
smoking and snake-bitten.
But I can't be touched by the fire I create –
burning myself won't work anymore
– there is nothing left to burn but everything else
and it is to be smelted into my sword,
my pen, my tongue, my eyes,
my breath, my words,
my blood, my thoughts.
The Cataclysm of the MirrorPosted: November 17, 1993 in Poetry
Tags: Angel, Anger, Beast, Believe, Bird, Blood, Cigarette, Fire, Fly, Glasses, Godzilla, Hope, Lightning, Magic, Mirror, Vomit
I'm looking at myself
in the mirror and wondering
who the fuck I am –
wire-rim glasses, two day old growth of beard;
cigarette dangling from my lower lip.
FUCKING POETRY – I've been gone so long,
writing to myself, watching
my pen bleed from word to word
across the page,
tasting every letter,
thinking every penstroke: the speed of poetry.
And fuck it if it's not – it's mine:
my thoughts, my wisdom, my reminders, and my beliefs.
Soon, the anger manifests in obscenity
and thinking of destruction and Godzilla,
not caring, not feeling anything but
pinpricks in my feet from stepping on rooftop antennae.
Flying like a bird, a beast, a leap
from a cliff, to die, to live, to believe
in myself and my vomit, my eyes,
my power to change myself, thus the world.
My wildfire magick of angels and cataclysm,
comedy, tragedy, hope, lightning flying
from fingertips and pen nibs.
It's all the beauty of the plumbing behind the sink.
Hate ItPosted: October 18, 1993 in Poetry
Tags: Blood, Hate, Heart, Honesty, Mind, Pride, Scream, Vomit
they hate that I'm a poet,
worse than the letters:
the dates, the blood smears,
the honesty, the colored ink screams
never voiced by my throat,
clogged with enough pride to make you puke,
almost – that's the gimmick –
never quite enough to make you vomit,
just enough carefully measured mental phlegm
to keep you doubled over with nausea
at your own behavior and responses;
a petty dam of pride
bubbling in the back of your mouth,
behind your tongue,
on top of your trachea;
accelerating those damaging comments
like a slingshot, a gauss gun,
selectively scything the quiet honest ones.
whispering like a pool of rottten oatmeal
by creeping inside your ears and nose,
cutting off your heart's conscience
from your mind.
wow Michael what a way to get back into
writing in your poetry journal:
a little scotch,
a little blood,
a little scotch in your blood,
[a little blood in your scotch]
and you're back to begging
that it's all over.
The Decay of a CartoonPosted: July 28, 1993 in Poetry
Tags: Blood, Bluejay, Fear, Flesh, Mother, Story, Tree, World
The poet sojourns
to the real world,
concerned with education and finances,
too busy with real matters
to watch his own walk
like a bluejay on a telephone line
assuming it is his,
too bust to enjoy
the glances at his jester clashed clothing
and his odd squatting posture,
recounting endless stories
of dubious origin.
The decay of a cartoon
into another weary act of flesh and blood
is done through weight,
burdens of soggy peat responsibility
and the yokes of limiting your own strength.
I fell from 20 feet up, from a tree branch
and I landed on my head;
when I should have been dead,
(I was 10)
I walked into the house
to bandage my gashes
so that Mom wouldn't worry about me.
I tell myself I can't do that now
because my weight has quadrupled
from all of these woes I balance on my nose
trying to smile around them
everyday at other people,
and their circus tricks;
jugglers and mimes and tightrope walkers,
sometimes the fear of falling shows as plain as day.
It's getting heavier and higher and
we're all being thrown more things to juggle.
So if I fell from that tree
would I end up worrying so much on the way down
that I'd break my neck?
Or could I bounce like the balls I juggle?
On a Driveway at MidnightPosted: May 7, 1993 in Poetry
Tags: Blood, Crickets, Drink, Eye, Flesh, Home, Memories, Money, Moon, Night, Purple, Smoke, World
this poetry, on this midnight
runs through my veins:
all this hurting, my purple pen
is my blood,
each word a corpuscle –
and to let it out to the world,
sometimes my poetry is simple:
cut from my flesh,
bleeding my emotions free.
Self destructive
so that I can leave the world
with impressions of fire and intensity,
of feeling.
This is how I feel.
And a poet is a job of living,
breathing, suffering, sacrificing
money home security comfort
for the fleeting knowledge that I am writing.
I am smoking: I will die quicker.
I am drinking: I will die quicker.
But I am leaving what I have,
these words
the blood of my existence.
The blink of an eye
and the full moon is gone
waxing, waning:
soon so will I, another man
will die and fade into obscurity,
but these ideas, thoughts, memories
will not disappear quite as quickly,
eroded into paper or computer.
Crickets die – they begat children
to carry on their simple song;
this is human responsibility.
Treat this as information
of a life.
Swallow it whole or in pieces,
pass it along;
someone will find it useful:
the memories of me,
who and where I am right now.


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I spent some time dumping all the Major League Baseball (MLB) stadium locations into a Google Map and then exported that to a KMZ file. I did a cursory search to see if this was already available but didn't find exactly what I wanted, so here's this.
I'm using the Google Map as a checklist of stadiums that I've seen games in, and if you happen to embark on a similar mission you should feel free to copy the map or use the KMZ file in Google Earth to start your own list. To copy that map you'll need to be signed into a Google account. If you abstain from having a Google account, for whatever reason, you can still print it out. If you abstain from owning a printer, for whatever reason, you do know that are machines that connect to computers that take a digital representation of information and then imprint that information (text and/or images!) on paper, right? Good, get down to the FexEx/Kinkos office and have a great time there. Beyond those two options, you are officially on your own. Good luck.

subset: commoncrawl


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card at the polls when they vote. Poll workers are being required to ask voters to show a photo ID during recall elections this July, as a way for municipalities to practice the new requirement. However, a photo ID will not be required of voters until the Presidential Primary in February 2012, so if a voter does not have an ID in 2011, they will still be allowed to vote.
Access to Independence will provide a fact sheet that summarizes the new Voter Identification Law as soon as the new law is thoroughly reviewed and understood. Access to Independence will share that fact sheet through our website, so please go to
www.accesstoind.org for the latest updates and news about the new law. For now, ATI encourages people to check out the
Government Accountability Board website, which has provided a basic summary of the new law and that can be accessed at
Please contact Access to Independence if you have
questions about the new law.


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Nominations for sports awards closes soon
|5th January 2018
Just a few days remain for people to submit their nominations for the 2017 Brecknock and Radnor Sports Partnership Annual Sports Awards, Powys County Council has announced.
The accolades recognise and celebrate the sporting success of local individuals and teams involved in sport at all levels. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon.
Sports clubs, PE departments and leisure facilities are being urged to send their nominations so that sporting success or contribution to sport in 2017 can be recognised.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 12, 2018.
There are 13 categories in all, including:
• Sports Personality of the Year
• Disabled Sports Personality of the Year
• Young Sportsperson of the Year (14-18 years)
• Young Disabled Sportsperson of the Year
• Junior Sportsperson of the Year (U14)
• Senior Sports Team of the Year
• Junior Sports Team of the Year
• Sports Club of the Year
• Young Sports Leader of the Year
• Sports Coach of the Year
• Sports Volunteer of the Year
• Contribution to PE and School Sport
• Outstanding Service to Sport
The awards are co-ordinated by the council's Sports Development Team.
Cllr Rachel Powell, Cabinet Member for Sports Development, said: "These awards are a celebration of local sporting achievement and an opportunity to recognise the invaluable contribution of local volunteers and coaches.
"If you know someone who deserves to be nominated, I would urge you to submit your nomination quickly."
For a nomination form or for further details contact the Sports Development Team on 01874 612128 or email firstname.lastname@example.com


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Voting isn't and never will be enough.
"Get a Program"
by Tony Cartalucci
At the top of Tarpley.net is a five-point economic recovery program that has sat there since 2009. It was written by Dr. Webster Tarpley, a historian, journalist, economist, and geopolitical expert who was one of the first and most vocal critics of current US President Barack Obama. He gave stark warnings before the 2008 presidential election of expanded wars, economic depression, and Obama's catering to Wall Street, contrary to his alleged "progressive-liberal" rhetoric. In fact, Dr. Tarpley's criticism was so exact, so specific, and so troubling even Obama's opponents were hesitant to agree. However, we see in retrospect that Dr. Tarpley's words while troubling, were also prophetic. Dr. Tarpley was also one of the first geopolitical analysts to point out the true, foreign-funded nature of the US-engineered "Arab Spring." The unrest was based on a methodology used by the Western intelligence community and spelled out in detail in Tarpley's 2008 book, "Obama: The Postmodern Coup."
Now Tarpley has offered up equally harsh criticism of 2012's GOP presidential contenders without exception. Recently Dr. Tarpley, when asked what choice we have if none of the candidates were adequate, responded by saying, "you can't sit there as a political consumer and expect someone to offer you a palette of choices and you get a chance to choose from a prepackaged attractive choice." He then elaborated on the public activism necessary to take America back including getting organized, recalling state governors, and committing to general strikes.
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At and around the trading deadline, the Rangers adding the following prospects:
- Ryan Lindgren, Yegor Rykov, Brett Howden, Libor Hajek
In The Hockey News Yearbook over the summer, Lindgren was ranked as the Bruins 4th prospect and they wrote "Makes up for a lack of size with passion. He's likely to turn pro after sophomore season."
In The Hockey News Yearbook over the summer, Hajek was ranked as Tampa Bay's 3rd prospect, saying "a smart defender who doesn't force plays on the rush. His skating has improve."
In The Hockey News Yearbook over the summer, Howden was ranked as Tampa Bay's 7th prospect, saying "Captain got pro taste with eight AHL games late last season. A 200ft player."
In last year's Future Watch edition of The Hockey News, Hajek was ranked as their top prospect, saying "blessed with high hockey IQ, Hajek makes smart plays in his own end and understands the right times to join the rush without forcing plays. While his skating is not considered a strength, Hajek has taken noticeable strides in that areas. 'He's a solid two-way puck mover and a hard worker. He's improving his skating and has gotten a lot stronger over the summer." Hajek was listed as the 68th overall prospect in the issue.
In last year's Future Watch edition of The Hockey News, Howden was ranked as Tampa Bay's 5th prospect, saying "Named captain of the WHL Warriors at the start of the season, Howden has taken the expected step forward in his third junior season. With a strong hockey IQ, the tall center has seen his offensive production accelerate while working harder on protecting the puck in tight quarters. 'He's a good, honest, 200-foot player who is putting up good numbers. He's getting to the net, making plays off the rush and skating well."
In last year's Future Watch edition of The Hockey News, Rykov was ranked as the Devils 10th prospect, "benefiting from playing with ex-NHLers. Good puck poise but could be more agile.
In last year's Future Watch edition of The Hockey News, Lindgren was ranked as the Bruins 4th best prospect "a solid first-year in a defensive role at the University of Minnesota, alongside an expanded role with the US at the WJC, has people thinking Lindgren may be NHL-ready sooner than expected. There aren't frills to his game, but no big holes, either - and he plays hard. If he doesn't get taller, playing bigger players will be a challenge but his competitiveness and positioning will help. Lindgren shoots and accelerates well. He projects as a stay-at-home type with little offensive instincts." He was ranked as the 87th prospect overall in the issue.
U of Minnesota associate coach Mike Guentzel said of Lindgren, "he gets all the intangible stuff that normally most Minnesota defensemen don't. His skillset is pretty good, but he's got the grit, that hardness, that toughness you don't always normally get from kids from this area.
The Hockey News' Ryan Kennedy said of Lindgren, "Ryan Lindgren is a very responsible defenseman with great leadership qualities. Could be a solid second-pairing guy in the future"
Mike Morreale tweeted that Lindgren is a "real character kid" and has good defensive awareness.
Larry Brooks writes that while Lindgren doesn't have the "flash-and-dash" to be a top pairing defenseman, he is "renowned for his character and leadership skills" as well as solid in his own end. (NY Post)
Brady Skjei said that Lindgren is hard to play against and a "smart defenseman." (NYR)
Craig Custance had one NHL talent evaluator say that Lindgren projects to be a number five defenseman "at best" and Corey Pronman wrote that he plays tough defensive minute,s battles at a "high-end level" but there are questions about how his offensive ability will translate to the NHL. (The Athletic)
Pavel Buchnevich said that Rykov is a "good skater" that moves the puck well. (NYR)
The Hockey News ranked the top ten prospects moved at the deadline and listed Hajek at 2, Howden at 4, Rykov at 5 and Lindgren was 7.
While looking at the prospects moved at the deadline, Corey Pronman wrote at The Athletic:
- Hajek: isn't flashy but skates well and is reliable defensively. Had a strong World Juniors for the Czech team and possibly 4-5 type defenseman
- Howden: Smart two-way center that can make plays, win battles and be trusted on special teams.
- Lindgren: Could push to be in the top-10 for the Rangers, with their thin farm system, won't "wow" with his offensive but is a " great defender who battles at a high-end level."
- Rykov: Smart puck mover, "reliable positional defender" and has had success playing internationally for Russia.
Chris Peters of ESPN wrote of the prospects at ESPN Insider:
- Hajek: solid two-way defenseman but his value defensively is higher than his offensive value. Good vision, moves the puck well and has a heavy shot. Could be a "dependable No. 4" defenseman.
- Howden: strong two-way center that was the top shutdown center for Canada at the World Juniors. He projects to be a "middle-six "type of center that plays in tough situations.
- Lindgren: "Bruising, physical defenseman" that can close gaps quickly. Offensive game has a "long way to go" and could project as a third-pair type of defenseman that kills penalties. He was used by Team USA at the World Juniors as a "shutdown" type of defenseman.
- Rykov: "decent" two-way skills and plays a limited role in the KHL. No guarantee that he comes to North America.
Craig Custance spoke to two talent evaluators that think Howden is a third-line center in the NHL and Hajek has the potential to be a top-four defenseman. (The Athletic)
In general, TSN's Craig Button said that there is "no difference maker" in the players the Rangers got at the deadline and that Howden is a "solid hard-working player" and Hajek is "solid" but not a top-3 player. (Tampa Bay)
Larry Brooks wrote in the NY Post that "unanimity" from talent evaluators was that Hajek was the highest end prospect the Rangers received and has the best chance of becoming an "impact player." (NY Post)
Brooks also wrote that Lindgren has been labeled as "a warrior who will always stand up for his teammates." (NY Post)
Hajek's coach in Regina, John Paddock, said that he thinks Hajek is close to being NHL ready and that he can be a top-four defenseman in the league for a long-time. (Newsday)
Paddock said that he would not be surprised if Hajek makes a run at a roster spot next season. (NY Post)
Paddock said that Hajek is a (NY Post):
- "super kid" that stays at the rink to work on his game and that Hajek is "a strong skater with high-end skill. And there's more to come with his offensive game."
- "He's big, he skates, he has skill. There's very little he can't do. There's nothing to stop him."
Adam Rotter: The Rangers went out at the deadline and got a certain type of prospect. They didn't get anyone super high-end or that, right now, projects to be an impact player but landed players with strong work ethics and character. Hajek has the best chance to turn into an impact player and potential top-pair defender, but at worst he seems like a reliable top-four defenseman. Howden may turn into a Derek Stepan type of player that has skill but whose best value might be in being a two-way player that can play in all situations. Lindgren, from everything I've read and heard, reminds me of Dan Girardi. That may not sound great to some, but Girardi was a really solid and important player for the Rangers for a long-time. He probably played a bit over his head, but he worked hard, competed hard, and played through everything. If Lindgren can be part of what Girardi was when he was at his best then he will be an enormous part of the Rangers future. Rykov is the wild card, as many Russian prospects are. If he comes to the NHL after next season, or even after another 2-3 year KHL contract, there is a lot of potential.


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Learning to Listen
Before going into final quality-control and playing tests, four Atomic Overdrives— XAct Tone's most popular model— go through final assembly, where they receive batteries, lids, knobs, and their second-to-last visual inspection.
Nashville is an ideal place to have players test pedals and offer feedback. "I need to hear great players play," says O'Neal. "If I'm chunking along on my own, I won't learn as much. When we first started working on the Atomic, Greg would talk about 'feel,' and my eyes would roll internally. My engineer brain would think, 'What does that even mean?' But Greg could articulate what he meant—he'd say, 'When I do this, it should sound like this,' which is much more helpful. That was a huge revelation to me. I was focused on the sound, but for Greg, it also had to have the right tactile response."
While trying to improve on a classic pedal, Walton might reject dozens of parts in search of the sound players love in the most popular version of the original. "Barry asks how I can hear that stuff," Walton says. "After years of me saying, 'It needs to be chewier,' or 'crunchier'—all the words guitar players use—Barry has learned the language."
O'Neal has also learned he has to hear what the client hears. "Guthrie Trapp brought in a delay pedal," he recalls. "He thought the repeats sounded like garbage. At first I couldn't hear it, but as he kept playing, I eventually could. Now I can never listen to that pedal again. It's like one of those optical-illusion posters—once you see it, you can't not see it."
XTS is happy to work with both pros and bedroom players, but recognizes the two groups may have different concerns. "The people who are not getting paid to play are more concerned with finesse and minutiae," O'Neal explains. "They are a little more obsessive—which is fine, because we are obsessive, too. But pro players are more matter-of-fact. They realize that a lot of detail is lost onstage with a band. If a guy is on in-ear monitors, he's going through so many systems before the sound gets to him that there's no point worrying whether the resistors are carbon comp or metal film. For example, we recently did a rig for a big band. We're usually OCD, but for them it was, 'Just get it to work.' They had neither the time nor the inclination to sink a bunch of money into a rig that was going to be redone in six months anyway."
"It's great to stand in front of a speaker cabinet and a '68 plexi Marshall head, playing through your favorite pedals," says Walton. "But for professionals, it doesn't mean anything. They know it's going to be miked and that they'll hear it through monitors or in-ears. But for guys at home, hearing that stuff is awe inspiring."
Still, both amateurs and pros are affected by what they hear. "It's a closed loop," notes O'Neal. "If a player hears a sound that doesn't gratify, he doesn't play as well. And when he isn't playing well, then it genuinely doesn't sound good: It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy."
Writer Michael Ross' pedalboard after getting the XTS treatment. XAct Tone's Barry O'Neal built the board, which includes a small riser to make the Zoom MultiStomp (center) more accessible. Ross' WMD Geiger Counter was placed atop an XTS patch bay, which also acts as a signal buffer and includes a loop that allows the guitarist to insert another stompbox between the WMD and the rest of the effects.
Whisper Campaigning
In addition to designing effects systems and pedals, XAct Tone Solutions does repairs and modifications. Walton says their approach here mirrors their design philosophy: "Guys come in with a pedal and say, 'It does this, which is great, but I have a problem with this other thing.' We try to solve as many problems as we can."
Most repairs and mods are for players with whom XAct Tone has a relationship. "We don't really advertise that we do repairs," says O'Neal. "It just worked out as a value-added service for our clientele—like the guy who was in here earlier today: We built a switcher for his old Gibson Scout amps, and now he brings us all his stuff."
XAct Tone Solutions remains largely a word-of-mouth outfit, but that word is spreading. "We haven't done a lot of pedal marketing, because we aren't yet geared-up to build thousands of a particular product. We hope to resolve that in the future. Ultimately, we want to make musical instruments, so if our pedals inspire someone to play something on a track or write a song, that's the most gratifying feedback we can get."


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Jurgen Klopp unwilling to sacrifice Champions League over Premier League
Written by News on 14/08/2019
Jurgen Klopp says he is not "good enough" to decide whether he will prioritise winning the Premier League over retaining Liverpool's Champions League title this season.
The German manager won his first European title last term with victory against Tottenham in Madrid after the Reds had finished one point behind domestic league champions Manchester City.
Liverpool have not won the league title since 1989/90 but Klopp is refusing to designate any specific targets at an embryonic stage of the campaign, ahead of the Super Cup match against Europa League winners Chelsea in Istanbul on Wednesday.
"Unfortunately I am not good enough to decide that! I have to take what I can get. That is how it is," Klopp, whose side began the league campaign with a 4-1 victory against Norwich, said.
"We didn't decide last year that we would go for the Champions League and ignore the Premier League obviously so we just try to win the next football game.
"That is [Wednesday] night and that is difficult enough. I am not a genius so I have to take what I can get.
"Last year thankfully we won something, celebrated it, so now let's carry on."
The meeting with Chelsea marks a return to the city in which Liverpool memorably won European football's premier club competition in 2005 with victory against AC Milan.
"I know about the special importance of Istanbul and what a special place it is for every Liverpool supporter. 2005, nobody will forget it," Klopp said.
"We are different people though, team in 2019/20. That's a pretty good one as well."
'Chelsea are an interesting team with good plan under Lampard'
Liverpool are viewed as pre-match favourites to defeat Chelsea, who suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat in Frank Lampard's competitive bow as head coach, and Klopp believes the loss was not reflective of their performance.
"I didn't know everybody expected us to win! No problem what people think around us," he said.
"We respect Chelsea a lot. If you saw the game against United and if you only saw the result you would have no idea how the game was. They played a good game.
"They are a really interesting team, with a good plan. Frank did an outstanding job last year [at Derby], changed the football there. Now he is at Chelsea – his club – everything is fresh.
"It is the first title they can win together. They will be 100% ready and we have to make sure we are ready as well be.
"Everything that doesn't help you in the game we have to ignore and that's what we do, actually."
'Wait and see on Lovren'
Dejan Lovren was not included in the travelling squad and Klopp insists the defender's absence is illness-related rather than transfer-based, with Roma in talks with the Reds over a deal, Sky Sports News understands.
Asked whether why the 30-year-old centre-back would not feature, Klopp said: "It's because he is ill.
"We will see what happens in general, not just in this window."
Van Dijk: Full confidence in Adrian
Adrian will make his full Liverpool debut in the absence of injured Alisson and the Spaniard has been backed by Virgil van Dijk to prove his quality.
The 32-year-old arrived at Anfield last week on a free transfer, replacing the departed Simon Mignolet, and the former West Ham goalkeeper has an opportunity to make a quicker than expected impact at the Reds.
Alisson sustained a calf injury during the first half of Liverpool's league victory against Norwich, with Klopp confirming the Brazilian will be absent "for the next few weeks", and Van Dijk has full confidence in his new team-mate.
"Adrian has been in for his second week," Van Dijk said. "Since then, we have been working day in, day out.
"It is good for him that he is playing straight away. It is not the situation though that he would hope for – that he would come in after Alisson gets injured.
"He is experienced enough to go out there and show his qualities. He has plenty of qualities. He played so many years in the Premier League and you can already see in training how good he can be.
"He needs our support as we defend together. He needs us and we need him as well. He will definitely do the job."
(c) Sky Sports 2019: Jurgen Klopp unwilling to sacrifice Champions League over Premier League


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The free-agent market has been whittled down to two notable names — pitchers Roy Oswalt and Edwin Jackson.
For the majority of the offseason, the Red Sox have eyed both hurlers, hoping to snag one of them to bolster a depleted rotation. The pursuit continued this week, when the team reportedly offered each a one-year, $5 million contract, but ESPN reports Oswalt could be headed to St. Louis.
Ultimately, despite Oswalt's glowing résumé, Jackson fits Boston's needs better.
Jackson is six years younger than Oswalt, throws much harder and has remained durable over the course of his career.
During the past four seasons, Jackson totaled at least 183 1/3 innings of work. As he shuffled through five uniforms in that span — Rays, Tigers, Diamondbacks, White Sox and Cardinals — he was a model of consistency.
His win-to-loss ratio won't completely validate the argument — he went 49-41 over that period. But with the exception of a subpar stint in Arizona, Jackson maintained a sub-3.70 ERA for his next three teams.
It's a dose of stability the Red Sox could benefit from in the back end of the rotation. That same stability isn't guaranteed with Oswalt.
Dating to his days in Houston, the right-hander has battled lower back pain. The chronic issues returned in 2011 and limited Oswalt to a mere 23 starts. Injections kept him afloat for a chunk of those 23 appearances.
Although Oswalts insists he's healthy — and opted for a one-year deal to prove it — no one knows for sure. After injuries decimated the Red Sox's pitching staff in 2011, it's not worth the gamble for general manager Ben Cherington to settle on an old, injury-prone pitcher.
It's also unknown whether Oswalt can seamlessly transition to the American League, especially the AL East. After spending all 11 seasons in the National League, the move would be unchartered territory for the 36-year-old.
Not for Jackson. While he took his lumps early in Tampa Bay, he rebounded in 2008 and collected 14 wins to contribute to the Rays' surge to the 2008 World Series.
That's why his experience and youth could be valuable for the Red Sox in the short and long term.
Have a question for Didier Morais? Send it to him via Twitter at @DidierMorais or send it here. He will pick a few questions to answer every week for his mailbag.


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A second related issue is how the hyperinflation manifests. I believe a significant chunk of that is sector specific economic rents paid to the star performers, then to the near star performers, and on down the line. Let me explain what that means. An economic rent is a payment to a factor of production in excess of what is required to elicit supply from that factor. David Ricardo was the first to write extensively about economic rents. His focus was on land rents. Since Ricardo's day economists typically associate economic rents with a factor that is inelastically supplied and for which there is strong demand.
Zeroing in on the stars, let's explain what this means. Inter-university competition for star performers is fierce. This bids up their compensation. But for the most part it doesn't mean the performers would be more productive at the winning institution than they would be at another. Further, most of these stars are fully committed academics. They will not leave Higher Education for some other work even if they got a sizable cut in pay, as long as they continued to be well treated and recognized for their excellent work. Well treated, however, is an analog idea. It depends on some reference point. The intense inter campus competition may move the reference point upwards, but otherwise doesn't change the underlying motivation of these people. Much of the fantasy is simply to lower the reference point substantially and get essentially the same output from these folks at far less expenditure. That this is possible is what I mean by sector specific rents.
Let me also note here that compensation can take many forms and salary is just one component of a larger package. Having grad assistants and post docs, funds for travel or to hold conferences, the costs of running a laboratory including the expense of the space and the various apparatus that are used, as well as many other items are also part of the package. In principle we should be talking about the entire package, not just about salary. But in this essay I won't do that because: (1) there is a lot known about income distribution in the society overall and thus one can make comparisons with income outside of Higher Education when considering salary compression and (2) what is necessary for maximum productivity or star faculty and what is the dispensable (economic rent) piece might very well vary from field to field and should be determined by experts in their area, not by novice outsiders like me. So while the general issue might be considered here the specifics should not be and since I will be specific on the salary compression recommendation, for simplicity I will ignore the rest of the package in this discussion.
The next point is that the compensation for star performers sets an umbrella under which the entire salary structure is determined. Driving upward the star compensation puts upward pressure on the other salaries as well. It is therefore my opinion that much of the hyperinflation could be retarded or even reversed if the star salaries were brought under control. The idea of the salary compression function is to have a one time reduction in the salaries above a certain threshold. That in itself is not sufficient. Doing nothing else would return the salary structure to its present trajectory in the near future. Some systematic reduction in inter campus competition for performers after the one time reduction occurred would also be necessary. This would be in the form of a salary cap coupled with principles that underlie the salary compression function. (See my post Lessons for Higher Ed from the NBA.) That such a form of internal to Higher Education regulation would be necessary seems transparent to me, but the specifics of it are far less clear so as with the question of the compensation package, I will leave this matter for another day and simply move on.
With the underlying salary mechanics understood at this basic level, another part of the fantasy is that a Gladwell-like Tipping Point mechanism emerges in service of the salary compression function idea. It might begin with other economists, much better able to deal with the real empiricism of the situation than I am, to establish the extent and magnitude of the sector specific rents and the shape of the salary distribution function. (Usually reported are mean salaries, perhaps sorted by academic rank, but that is really insufficient to understand the issue. One needs to look at the entire distribution and see how that has changed over time.) Then journalists and others spread the word about self-regulation as a possible alternative to government interference. After that the star performers themselves would begin to embrace salary compression as the embodiment of a Ron Hunt, take-one-for-the-team approach to the hyperinflation issue. Here I'm talking about Nobel Prize winners, MacArthur "genius" Award winners, and other illustrious scholars. This group would form the vanguard of the movement. In turn they would convince forward thinking high level administrators - university presidents and chancellors, that salary compression would be good for the entire sector and good for their individual institutions. With this leadership group on board, faculty governance groups then take up the matter in earnest. (At Illinois, this is the Faculty Senate.) They too express their approval.
There are at least two different legal barriers that must be surpassed to implement the salary compression function. The first is on whether across the board salary cuts above a certain salary threshold are consistent with tenure. (In a world of substantial inflation one can obtain the desired sort of salary compression by simply giving smaller percentage salary increases to higher paid personnel and persist with that approach over many years. Indeed, when I worked for CITES, the central IT organization at Illinois, this was the approach we followed in managing salaries in the recession that followed the burst of the dot.com bubble. Those at the top of the hierarchy were told we'd get smaller percentage increases so the more modestly paid organization members wouldn't have to suffer too much from a too small pool to fund salary increases. Without inflation, however, actual cuts are necessary.) That tenure seems only to restrict nominal salary cuts but not real salary cuts is hard to understand as an economist. But given that cuts would only be imposed on comparatively well off faculty and that the reason for the cuts was not at all punitive but rather to bring university budgets more in line with a realistic projection of future revenues, might allow the salary compression function to pass the tenure test. It would certainly help on this point if AAUP were to embrace the salary compression approach, even if they do so for no other reason than that most of their membership would see no change in their salaries as a consequence.
The other obvious legal barrier concerns Antitrust issues. Would the requisite self-regulation imposed within Higher Education after the initial one-time cut be regarded as illegal restraint in trade? One would hope not while citing the prior example of the professional sports leagues, each of which has some form of cap. The difference here is that pro sports does not do salary compression, quite the contrary. The stars are paid enormous sums. They only willingly compress in the presence of strong complementarity with other teammates and potential teammates and a willingness to hold up on their own demands so the other pieces of the puzzle can be fit in under the cap. This is the exception, not the rule. Further, those sports stars with marketability can leverage success in their sport for income generation outside it. For many of the scholars we are talking about here, that is not going to happen, nor would it be desirable were it possible. Basic research is a full time job and it requires great personal commitment. So there is an issue that needs to be addressed here that hasn't been considered previously. But I would hope that it too could sail through a Justice Department review.
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Let me turn to the Salary Compression Function itself, an example of how it might work, and the principles that underlie its design. The compression function maps current salary into new salary. The map is increasing and concave. Further there is a threshold below which the map is the identity map - new salary equals current salary - while above the threshold new salary is less than current salary. This means there is a kink in the compression function at the threshold. These properties in themselves imply the following, which I take to be the main principles of any such salary compression function.
1. Relatively low paid people are protected. They aren't subject to salary shrinkage at all.
2. For those who are higher paid and do experience cuts in salary, both the magnitude of the absolute cut and the percentage decrease in salary are increasing in the current salary. In other words, the high paid people bear the brunt of the compression. In this sense, the compression function is like a progressive income tax.
3. Salary compression respects "the pecking order" by which I mean if you are making a comparison with a peer on which of you is paid more, the same answer will emerge after compression as before.
Now let me turn to the example to illustrate. The threshold is taken to be $100,000. Is that too high or too low? I don't know. I don't think you can know without looking at the salary distribution figures. I took it to make the numbers easy to work with and thus the explication of what is going on as simple as possible. For the high end of the salary distribution, I took that to be $1,000,000. I'm aware that some university presidents are paid more than that. The particular function in the example can be readily extended to higher income levels. If other functions are contemplated, how they'd extend is a necessary consideration. In the example there is a 50% cut on an old salary of $1,000,000. So the new salary is $500,000, still a lot of money in the world I live in, but also a sizable reduction from the previous number. Again on whether that is too small or too large I can't say. It was chosen just to have easy to remember anchor points in the compression function. I then chose the compression function to be linear on the interval between $100,000 and $1,000,000 because that is the simplest possible function that works. Thus the function in the example is given by:
new salary = old salary if old salary is less than or equal to $100,000, and
new salary = $100,000 + 4*(old salary - $100,000)/9 if old salary is greater than $100,000.
A graph of this example salary compression function is below. If you follow the above link and download the spreadsheet from there you can then plot your own salary and see how the example compression function would treat it. My own reaction eyeballing it is that it may be too harsh in the $100,000 - $200,000 range and that the marginal rate there should perhaps be 75% instead of 44.44%. But if the upper endpoint is held fixed, that would necessitate lowering the marginal rate above $200,000 to 40.63%. More generally, the more you try to protect the middle earners from the cuts, the more you have to flatten the compression function at the high end or the less you cut at the high end. This discussion is meant to show their are tradeoffs in what might be accomplished with a salary compression function. Let me conclude that with the obvious. For this to produce substantial reduction in current spending on personnel, many people will feel the pinch of salary compression. It is not just the elite few who will do so. Thus another part of the fantasy is that for the most part these others will accept salary compression willingly provided there is the right sort of leadership from the elite.
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One of the reasons to think about salary compression in higher education is that on the revenue side, particularly revenue in the form of gifts, we in Higher Education seem to be playing a game that goes against our own principles. In particular, on the issue of where universities should be on the proposed capping of the charitable contribution deduction of the income tax, I find myself personally uncomfortable with the public position that universities are taking - that this contribution should be exempt from the cap because it would result in less giving and these gifts provide a lifeline for Higher Education. There are two issues behind this feeling, an economics issue and an ethical one. Let me take those in turn.
The rising inequality in society as a whole is one primary cause for the hyperinflation in Higher Education. That is manifest in the increasing reliance on gift income in both operating and capital budgets. (Income inequality is not the only cause of hyperinflation. Two other factors are William Baumol's Cost Disease and Sherwin Rosen's The Economic of Superstars. A third possible factor is that Higher Education has come under increasing regulation, for example, in animal research, where compliance dictates added bureaucracy.) To the extent that the gift income gets turned into economic rent for the top performers, if leadership in our sector adopted a responsible tone it would look for ways to slow down the hyperinflation, even if the particular way articulated in this piece is ignored because it is deemed infeasible or impracticable. To instead argue that we need the revenue or else our function will cease seems to me to be an abrogation of responsibility. Cost containment must be an ongoing goal of Higher Education leadership. This doesn't mean that leadership should not be on the lookout for gifts. But it does mean that taxpayers should not be placed on the hook when universities receive these gifts. They are in the present system. The tax deduction for charitable giving is in effect passing an obligation onto (other) taxpayers to make up the tax revenue shortfall created by that deduction.
The ethical issue is even more troublesome, in my opinion. Some college gift giving is indeed charity, in an ordinary understanding of the term. Most of it, however, is not. Giving to expand the scholarship fund for needy students is charity. Giving to expand the scholarship fund for merit awards, while perhaps a good thing, is not charity. If charity means a gift to the poor, then if the recipient is not poor the gift is not charity. So it is with endowed chairs and again with giving for a new building. These gifts, viewed as income transfers, are typically from the very rich to the reasonably well off. As I said, the gifts may enable good things to be accomplished, but they are not charity. Would there be an ethical issue if the tax deduction were relabeled as "a contribution toward good works?" In my mind, yes it would remain because there would still be the question - who determines whether this is a good work or not? It seems to me that abuse is all too possible (and I know of stories that I would characterize as abuse even if they are perfectly legal). So that Higher Education has become increasingly reliant on the charitable tax deduction is troublesome. It is something to try to reverse, not to extend.
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Let me turn to possible criticisms of salary compression, particularly from those who work in Higher Education and would agree with most of the underlying principles but think there are things lacking in the salary compression function as I've presented it so far. The particular criticism I will focus on here occurred to me by asking whether I'd be in favor of this proposal were I still working or, alternatively, would I have been in favor of it four or five years ago had it been proposed then? Salary compression is my fantasy yet a truthful answer to the question is that I wouldn't be in favor of the proposal myself, at least not in the bald form it's been presented so far, because when I was working I contributed to a defined benefit pension plan, one where in the benefits formula the average of the last four years of salary figured prominently. In other words, salary compression as represented in the example above would have substantially lessened my pension annuity. So I could not in conscience support salary compression unless the impact on retirement pay were lessened (e.g., use the highest four years of pay in the formula instead of the last four years).
This got me to think of the following criticism, which I think fair and needs to be addressed. So far in discussing salary compression we've viewed salary from a cross-section perspective only, considering the salary distribution at a moment in time. It also needs to be looked at from a longitudinal perspective. That is, consider the life-cycle of earnings for the employee over the employee's entire career. If high pay correlates strongly with a good deal of seniority, then salary compression becomes de facto a seniority tax, and that might be something to be avoided. If so, one at least partial correction to the very simply approach discussed above would be to create a more complex salary compression function, one that uses an experience index in addition to old salary to determine new salary.
Another possible criticism is that compressing the salary structure might destroy incentives implicit in the academic administrative job ladder (from department head to dean, from dean to provost, etc.) In any job ladder, part of the rent in the current position is option value from the possibility of being able to go up the next step on the ladder. Presumably this option value helps spur high effort when on the present rung of the ladder. My own view of this in the Academic setting is that at least at the department head level many serve out of obligation to the department and look forward to a full time return to the faculty rather than a step up the ladder when they have finished their term. For these people the salary compression should have no impact whatsoever on their administrative performance. For those with further administrative aspirations, my experience is that these are fueled by a desire to accomplish greater things so salary is not of great consequence to them and thus salary compression should not be a big deal for them.
There is a different, more negative, way where salary compression matters in this job ladder way of thinking. I've seen administrative burnout all too often. High level Academic administrators are under a great deal of pressure because what they do is highly visible and sometimes they have to do things that are not popular and thus receive substantial and sustained criticism for their decisions. During these times thoughts of getting out of the job are natural. Then, in considering salary, it may seem to have a component that is combat pay. (Economists call that a compensating differential.) In other words, the salary may not be a big deal in recruiting the person into the administrative job, but it may matter a lot as a way to retain them in the position for an extended period of time, having already served a significant term. I wish I could offer up some words of wisdom about administrative burnout. I don't have them. I have a sense that salary is the wrong way to deal with the issue, because it doesn't address the causes at all. Mentoring might be a better alternative, but not everyone has a people network where mentors are readily available and the higher one rises on the food chain the scarcer the potential mentors become. So I could see that if salary compression became the law of the land in Higher Education that there would be greater turnover among the higher levels of administration. Perhaps that would be a healthy response in that it could encourage a reconsideration of higher administrative jobs, with the aim of removing some of the more insane aspects of the (implicit) job description.
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It's time for me to wrap up. I suspect that many of us in Higher Education have from time to time wanted to play Robin Hood. This piece is being written during one of those times for me. In this day and age a mass movement of Robin Hoods is perhaps beyond the realm of possibility, especially when most of the Robin Hoods would then be part of the class that would be robbed from. It is why I've called this piece a fantasy. Were I a betting person, if an even money prospect were presented to me about whether the salary compression function will become a reality in the next five years, I'd have to bet against. But even if it is unlikely I've got to ask, why shouldn't it happen? If it did happen wouldn't it make Higher Education more sustainable?
And wouldn't it happening awaken other audiences to the same sort of issue? In my heart of hearts those in The State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS) should go through a similar sort of benefit compression function. It's known that the system is way out of balance and this would be a way to partially bring it back into shape. But there is difference between an economic rent for a working person and an entitlement for a retiree and I couldn't come up with a convincing story for myself where SURS beneficiaries with a high annuity would willingly give up some of that for the good of the order. They might however, if Higher Education were to move first, have their guilt feelings raised enough where the topic could be seriously discussed. Who knows? Maybe it's possible. Climb that mountain and the next one, a far bigger one, is healthcare.


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Where manufacturers of machinery and equipment traditionally focused on complete customer-specific development, modern industrial companies offer complete lifecycle support with a full-service approach. In addition to design, configuration and installation and repair services, more and more productions companies add preventive maintenance and rental service too.
Today's consumers shop when and where it's most convenient. Using new devices like tablet computers and smartphones, they extend "store hours" to 24/7. They share their experiences via Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking sites, extensively browse product websites, and check online customer reviews when deciding what to buy.
Brand loyalty now comes with a much greater expectation… the complete shopping experience. Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Retail provides customer engagement capabilities that include store operations, channel management, order management, marketing and care, and business intelligence and more back office capabilities like procurement and financial support.
The wholesale distribution market is dynamic and challenging. Today's wholesale organisations need to transform themselves from traditional trading companies into information and service-oriented distribution businesses.
Customers are demanding lower prices, shorter delivery times and tailored systems and services with accurate, real-time information. They want to collaborate and communicate efficiently with their partners in the value chain. But even as wholesalers and distributors work to meet these increasingly complex customer demands, they also face the challenges of rising transport costs and margin pressure in an increasingly international business world.
It is vital for project and service driven organisations to keep tight control over their costs. To achieve this, they need real-time insight into the progress of a project, its budget consumption and the resources it uses.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 integrates all relevant processes within the organisation, including finance, project control, purchasing, human resources and customer relationship management as well as billable hours and budget administration. All information is immediately available, enabling you to carry out the detailed analysis and adjustments that ensure business agility.
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Isaiah 57 New International Version - UK (NIVUK)
57 The righteous perish,
3 'But you – come here, you children of a sorceress,
11 'Whom have you so dreaded and feared
Comfort for the contrite
14 And it will be said:
'Build up, build up, prepare the road!
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a)Kate Malone
q) Where do you live and work?
a)I live and work in East London and in Provence. Two studios combined with two homes.
q)What is your creative process like?
a)It varies, but I usually have a thought that usually comes to me when I am not thinking about it, then I follow a small idea through to a clay piece, and if it is interesting that starts the evolution of a series of pieces. I have different series going on at the same time.
q)What is your favorite medium?
a)Clay, raw clay.
q)What is your current favorite subject?
a)Nature, and crystalline microscopy.
q)How long does it take for you to finish a piece? This varies, but an average piece might take 30 hours over a period of six weeks.
q)What has been your biggest accomplishment so far?
a)Still being enchanted at the thought of working.
q)Are there any contemporary artists that you love?
a)Andrew Logan.
q)Can we buy your art anywhere?
a)No, exclusively through my only Art Dealer…Adrain Sassoon
q)Anything that people should know about that we don't??
a) I am looking for a place to set up a third studio-home in Barcelona.
q)What is your best piece of advice for those who would like to rise in their level of artistry?
a)To persevere, to follow the most enjoyable elements of what you do...just get on with it.
q)What inspires you to keep going when the work gets frustrating or tough?
a)Letters I get form school kids who like my work, and that I need to earn a living for my family.
q)How do you describe your work to those who are unfamiliar with it?
a)Pieces that show just a fraction of the wonder of nature and the alchemy of ceramics. Pieces that make you feel secure and feel good.
q)What kind of training did you have which helped you achieve your current level of artistry?
a)Six years of specific training in ceramics, a BA then an MA at the Royal College of Art. My education was during a time when there was a good supply of materials and great teaching and money was not scarce within the system.
q)Is there a tool or material that you can't imagine living without?
a)A rubber kidney.
q)Who are your influences?
a)Mother nature, Andrew Logan, my Art Dealer and clients, friends and family.
q)What inspires you to create?
a)The Clay and the joy of working.
q)…your contacts…
a) My e-mail, or my Art Dealer.


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Chemical Formula: ZnAl2O4 – zinc aluminium oxide
Mineralogy: Spinel is the name of a group of minerals that show intense colour variation, due to the inclusion of impurity elements. Spinel is found in mafic igneous rocks, aluminium-rich metamorphic rocks, and contact-metamorphosed limestone. Aluminium spinels, which are harder and clearer than iron or chromium spinels, are often faceted and set as gemstones.
General: Spinel commonly occurs as octahedral crystals. In Sacred Geometry, the octahedron is aligned with the element Air, and the Heart Chakra. It is symbolic of humanity, compassion, heaven/earth connection, the natural world, and the purified state of matter, and is used to alleviate stress, and bring clarity in confusion. Melody recommends spinel for renewal of energy (as does Robert Simmons) and to encourage further attempts at difficult tasks. Naisha Ahsian suggests its use to "relax, release resistance, and let go of worry".
Gahnite (Zinc Spinel): Named in 1807 by Baron Karl Marie Ehrenbert von Moll in honour of Swedish chemist and mineralogist, Johan Gottlieb Gahn [August 19, 1745 Voxna Bruk, Hälsingland, Sweden – December 8, 1818 Falun, Sweden]. The new name replaced automalite named by Anders Gustav Ekeberg.
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Fabulyst is a deep tech solution in fashion commerce. The technology emulates a personal stylist and holds the capability of solving the natural user queries with zero manual intervention.
Shopping fashion is an experience. It consists of two key components:
· Finding the right products.
· Styling the products to create a statement.
As the Industry is moving from offline to online, none of the above is being catered. Even the biggest fashion stores offer only the collection of apparels and rest is for the customers to figure out.
The lack of this crucial assistance for the customers is leading to low conversion ratios. This puts a major question of sustainability for the existing online fashion stores. Fabulyst's Virtual Personal stylist provides the solution for these fashion stores by enriching the customer experience. The customer experience enhancements are aimed at adding context to entire customer journey. This broadly includes assisting the consumer in finding the most relevant products upfront and then assisting them with personalized advice while they make the purchase decision. The consequences are increased interest in browsing which can be validated from 2X average page view for Fabulyst users when compared with the users who don't use Fabulyst. This also leads in added sales and builds a strong brand recall with the customer which can be validated from the increase repeat visits by Fabulyst users.
Fabulyst CEO Komal Prajapati said "Our focus has been on understanding the user journey and factors that lead to a conversion. We have conducted user research by interviewing 1000 women in person and churning through client notes for more than 5000 styling sessions.The literature we have used is global in nature and our systems can be trained to perform with 95% accuracy for different demographics within no time."
The proprietary technology platform developed by team Fabulyst is currently being patented. It's a unique solution that uses deep learning in conjunction with 40000+ styling and trend based axioms. These axioms have been created with an year long R&D by some of the best image consultants and personal stylists in the industry.
With a recent investment of Rs 1.4 crores in seed round from iBhubs.co, a pan-India startup hub, Fabulyst is working to improve its existing technology and acquiring global e-commerce clients. Part of the funds will be used to upgrade the consumer interfaces for global demographics. In a short span of a year after inception, The startup has been recognized by Startup India Program. Fabulyst has also been part of the deep tech accelerator program "Avishkar" from IIIT Hyderabad where the team worked with some of the leading innovators in deep tech to craft a robust technology platform. Post the establishment of a product that can really showcase the impact, Fabulyst team then went through acceleration with Axilor Ventures Accelerator program, founded by Infosys co-founders Kris Gopalakrishnan and S. D. Shiburam. During the program, the team experimented with various business models to bring the solution to market.
The Fabulyst solution is live with Mebaz.com, luxury ethnic wear brands that's keenly focused on providing an enhanced experience to their users. "Our aim is to create an awesome experience where users feel confident while shopping fashion online. We are looking at an aggressive growth in the year ahead. Our current addressable market is almost 34B $ and there is a huge demand for a solution like Fabulyst in the global markets." said Raj Parakh, CMO at Fabulyst.
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As goes semiconductor, so goes high-tech. That is a common thought within the high-tech community. With the economic troubles over the past year-plus, one of the KPI's that analysts look at is the health of the consumer electronics and compute markets. Much of the technical innovation behind getting those new, cool, fast, cheap features out there lives within the computer chips driving those products. And it's no secret that semiconductor companies and employees have been hit hard.
Many analysts are looking to the beginning of a recovery for 2H09. Others are saying that it's just wishful thinking and that we are still a ways out on real recovery. In either case, there are two interesting industry events in July that may help give us some more information on where things are going. The first is SEMICON WEST and the other is the Design Automation Conference (DAC). Both are in San Francisco during July.
SEMICON WEST will cover a broad range of topics, primarily around various types of electronic products and the processes used to build and test those products. It will talk about technology and also give significant coverage to industrial equipment. I can't attend this year, but I'll be very interested in reading what industry analysts think. Capital equipment spending is way down this year within semiconductor and much of the manufacturing, assembly and test goes on in Asia. But this event may still be a good indicator of where the bounce may be in those areas. The show will also talk about hot technologies, such as MEMS and Photovoltaics. Both of those technologies have been gaining traction in mainstream markets.
DAC is a show primarily focused on the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software community. This is the software used to design and simulate the computer chips that will be used in high-tech electronic products. This is the area that is right at the front of the design chain and may be seen as a key indicator on the health of the market. When people buy new design tools and technologies, see key partnerships in the area and hear other big announcements from industry leaders you may be able to draw some conclusions on where IC design activity is going. IC "design starts" drive the products that eventually make it to market. I'll be there along with a number of our Dassault Systèmes colleagues from the high-tech industry. We'll be primarily showing the ENOVIA PLM and ENOVIA Synchronicity products that have a strong base in the semiconductor design world. But we'll also be talking with our partners and listening to other vendors to see what's seen as important to them.
I'll be sure to send in some thoughts and observations from the show. Let me know if you hear of anything that we should be looking for at DAC.


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Thermal Label Printer. Easy label roll loading and compact design. Print Speed: 50mm/sec. Resolution: 8 dots/mm, 203dpi. Printing Width: 48mm. RS-232 Serial Interface.
Retail price computing scale. 199 PLU's. Able to be connected with PC or Printer via optional RS-232C Interface. Manually program data or use optional ER-Works software. Pole and non-pole type available. Trade Approved. Max Capacity: 6 ~ 30kg.
Standard Blank Thermal Label Roll. Size: 56 x 25mm. 750 labels per roll.


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Turning an idea into a start-up company
In the current market, new start-up companies are cunningly identifying gaps in the market and then quickly and innovatively plugging them. Particularly in the technology/telecoms space where new ideas and evolution are driving cutting-edge advances in ways to make communication, commerce and, essentially, our lives easier. Irrespective of whether they are new Apps, new platforms, new media or new technologies to harness big-data analytics… new start-ups are, on a daily basis, changing the world! Thankfully, the wheels of invention are oiled further by the globe's unquenchable thirst for making things better, easier, faster and all during a time where money is cheap.
As a country that brought to the world the Thermos Flask, the light bulb, the Catseye, and the jet engine, the UK has a pedigree of great thinkers, and even today we are introduced to talented, bright, entrepreneurial 'innovators' ready to bring to the world their new idea. It is exciting, but is a good innovator also a good businessman/woman? Can such people bring the 'creative' to the 'corporate', and then credibly gel the two?
Perhaps they can, but more often than not the answer is no. Having a good idea or a good piece of new technology is where it all starts, but if you came up with the idea, ask yourself: "Are you the best person to professionalise your business, monetise your idea and package your offering into a business that will attract the attention of the corporate world? This commercial stage requires a different set of skills and if you're not good at it, seek the people who are
To contradict myself slightly, getting financial investment for your product is not the hard part, getting people to invest in your natural ability to build operational infrastructure for scalability is. To secure investment, you need to assure those with the chequebook that you are the natural-born leader to define and execute initiatives to achieve strategic objectives for growth, scalability, and perhaps eventually salability. If you're not, those with the cash won't be assured that their investment will be looked after or managed effectively. So, if you have a good idea that you managed to drive to a point of prominence or market recognition, someone already wants to put up the money, but the conditional part to that investment will be the business skills of your organisation.
These are some of the skills that start-up businesses must have within their organisation:
- Skill to professionalise the business
- Skills to keep costs down and deliver operational excellence and economy-of-scale
- Skills to drive and manage projects and programmes to build a business around your idea/product
- Skills to successfully carry out credible meetings with potential investors
- Skills to secure credibility for long-term procurement and scalable production
Remember, Investors not only look for good ideas and good products to get involved with, they also look for the right people to manage their investment. Mentors, corporate strategists, finance professionals, the project people, the marketers, the procurement people, the operational jedis, the corporate leaders…. These, ladies and gentleman are the specialists with the credentials to help you execute your dream. We all have skills and are good at some things, but not others. We mustn't let pride or ignorance prevent us from assigning the jobs we're not good at to the people that are. It's the barrier to evolution.
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Today, Google was slapped with the largest fine in the history of the EU, a cool $2.7 billion for violating the EU's antitrust law. Google was accused of using its dominance as a search engine to direct customers to its own shopping resources. The investigation into Google was formally announced back on April 15th, 2015.
The charge centers on Google's search algorithm for its shopping service. The EU said that when a user would search for a product, Google's shopping link would show at the top of the page, above competitors like Amazon or eBay.
In a statement, the European Union Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said, "What Google has done is illegal under EU antitrust rules. It denied other companies the chance to compete on the merits and to innovate. And most importantly, it denied European consumers a genuine choice of services and the full benefits of innovation,"
As a result of the EU's findings, it is likely Google could face further fines if it is determined it abused its position, specifically on Google Maps and Google Images.
The EU is giving Google 90 days to comply with the ruling and end the practice, though Google has announced it may appeal the EU's ruling. In a statement by Google Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Kent Walker, "Given the evidence, we respectfully disagree with the conclusions announced today. We will review the Commission's decision in detail as we consider an appeal, and we look forward to continuing to make our case." If Google doesn't change its algorithms in the 90 days, they would face daily payments of 5% of their annual revenue.


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Mirror Types
Please note that our new 2014 mirrors are rounded and more aerodynamic. The videos and some pictures may show the older, square mirrors.
There are two types of Mirrors - the 4 Point and the 2 Point.
The 4 Point mirror has 4 contact points, being three hooks and one compression screw. If these mirrors are suitable for your vehicle, the 4 Point mirror would be our recommendation as it has the best attachment method.
The 2 Point mirror has two contact points. It was designed for vehicles that would otherwise be difficult to fit the 4 Pointer.
4 Point Mirror
Fabrication Features
To achieve high quality standards production is carried out in Denmark on CNC machines to Danish Standard.
The thread is rolled - not cut. Rolled thread is a higher quality than cut thread. It costs more to fabricate, however a rolled thread has longer life and smoother profile. This means that the thread will last longer and will be smoother to operate.
The mirror arms are made from solid aluminiumn and anodised with a product called "Eloxiret". This treatment increases the surface resilliance against wear and tear.
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9 Super 7® 2x2 Carb/Edelbrock Intake Manifold Kit 1938-48 Flathead
Two Carburetor Quantity, 2-Barrel Carburetor Barrels, 2-Barrel 3-Bolt Carburetor Flange Type
Build Your KitYou're almost there! This kit has an option or two for you to select. Let us know which options you want for your new kit.
This kit uses the Edelbrock Duper Dual '38-'48 Flathead Ford intake with Speedway's 9 Super 7® carbs. It includes two carbs, the intake, air cleaners, linkage kit, fuel block, fittings and red fuel line. Assembly required.
Edelbrock 1100 32-48 Intake Manifold -
A truly classic race manifold; the Super Dual features 180° firing order, eliminated heat crossover and carb location over port openings. Designed for Ford and Mercury engines made from 1938 to 1948. Heat crossover is blocked off. 10-5/16" carb centers.
- For 1938-48 Ford/Mercury Flathead
- 10-5/16" carb centers
- Made in the U.S.A.
9 Super 7® Primary Carbs -
Speedway Motors has incorporated many improvements in the 9 Super 7® Carb ® while maintaining the Stromberg 97 carburetor's original look. Features such as the choke assembly, accelerator pump, main jets and cosmetics have all been faithfully retained. Additionally, each carburetor is individually flow tested and inspected for leaks. Perfection is the result! Upgraded internal parts include; the float, needle, and seat. Jetting and power valve settings remain as they were for the original 97 carbs as well as the cfm and vacuum specs.
The 9 Super 7® makes setting up a multiple carburetor induction system easier than when Strombergs were available new. All that's required to do so with our kits is a Uni-Syn syncing tool and a little patience. Be sure to include the Secondary 9 Super 7® when installing 3-carb setups. Our 3 Carb kits come with one primary carburetor and two secondary carburetors while the 2 Carb kits are both primary carbs. See our Multiple Carburetor Tech Tip for more information on using the 9 Super 7® in a 2x2 or 3x2 carb set-up.
- All-new tooling for crisp, flawless castings
- New aluminum base assembly allows for cooler fuel temps and better fuel efficiency as compared to the original cast iron design
- Stainless steel screws and hardware
- Choke assembly, accelerator pump, and jets have all been faithfully retained and accept standard Stromberg parts
- Features original Stromberg 0.97" venturi diameter
- Modern Nitrophyl float and Neoprene gaskets
- Original troublesome needle and seat replaced by a Grose-style fuel inlet valve to better cope with higher fuel pressures and improved high speed running
- Will not stick or dribble like the old Viton-tipped needle and seat setups
- Grose-style jet valve won't corrode in modern fuel, something the original needle and seat units can do
- Comes with a No. 65 power valve and 0.045" main jets, identical to the stock 97
- Extended brass throttle shaft to simplify multi-carb linkage
Note: Not recommended for use with Ethanol fuels.
Edelbrock 1100 32-48 Intake Manifold -
Manufacturer Recommendations:
- Installation Notes:
- Use throttle linkage kit #1032; carb stud kit #8006; generator stud kit #8506
- Recommended intake gasket: Fel-Pro #MS2853
- Manifold height: A-3.53", B-4.63"
- Port exit dimensions: 1.3" x 1.7"
9 Super 7® Primary Carbs -
- Features .045" main metering jets and a number 65 power valve, which is the same as a stock 97 carb.
- Replacement jet access plug gasket use # 91011542, replacement needle & seat gasket use # 91011543.
- Includes base gasket.
- The 9 Super 7® Carb ® will operate suitably with fuel pressures ranging from 1-1/2 psi to 4 psi, with a desired setting of 2-1/2 psi to 3 psi. Fuel pressure from 4 psi to 7 psi will cause the carburetor to run excessively rich and may cause flooding. Flooding or leaks caused by excessive fuel pressure do not indicate a faulty carburetor.
- Our independent tests produced these flow numbers:
- 3" of Vacuum - 60 CFM
- 10" of Vacuum - 110 CFM
- 15" of Vacuum - 136 1/2 CFM
- 28" of Vacuum - 184 CFM
Edelbrock 1100 Flathead Intake Installation Instructions (PDF)
Important Messages:
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What's In The Kit
Edelbrock 1100 Super Dual 1938-48 Ford/Mercury Flathead Ford IntakePart # 3251100Qty x 1
Primary 9 Super 7® 3-Bolt 2-Barrel Carburetor, Plain FinishPart # 91511655Qty x 2
2x2 9Super7-LINKAGE HRDWAREPart # 1356721Qty x 1
9 Inch Swedged Aluminum Throttle Linkage Tubes, 3/16 (10-32) ThreadPart # 94055301-9Qty x 1
97-Style Carburetor Fuel Inlet Fitting, 1/2 In-20 to 5/16 Hose, ChromePart # 91611066Qty x 2
Two Outlet T-Style Chrome Fuel BlockPart # 5506150Qty x 1
Red See-Through Fuel Line Hose, 5/16 Inch I.D. x 6 Ft.Part # 91011449Qty x 1
Helmet Style Air CleanersPart # 91011025Qty x 2
1 1/4" Carb Stud Kit Bag of 4Part # 13559Qty x 2
Straight Chrome Fitting, 3/8 Inch Hose to 3/8 Inch NPTPart # 91611058Qty x 1
Straight Chrome Fitting, 5/16 Inch Hose to 1/4 Inch NPTPart # 91611048Qty x 2
1932-1948 Ford Flathead Intake GasketPart # 91021003Qty x 1
Stromberg 97-Style Extended Throttle Shaft ArmPart # 5606180Qty x 1
Stromberg 97-Style Center Carb Throttle Shaft ArmPart # 5606181Qty x 1
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Tim talks about his favorite intake manifold, the Might Edelbrock X1.
Tim talks about the new Edelbrock powder coated cylinder heads and provides a little history on Federal Mogul heads.
Dave gives a few tips on how to select the appropriate intake manifold for your project.
Tim talks about the Offenhauser 4 x 2 Pacesetter intake.
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As it is very difficult for everyone to make the trip to San Francisco to attend JavaOne. That's why special arrangements has been made to bring JavaOne to the Open Source University Meetup (OSUM) Community. OSUM has scheduled a series of webinars which are previews of hands-on labs that will be conducted at JavaOne.
Check the OSUM events calendar for the complete schedule and RSVP today.


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There's so many wonderful new things in this fall that I've been forgetting to announce them all. It's been a productive year and some of the blood-sweat-and-tears are arriving in the flesh. There's so many new designs in the form of greeting cards, giclee canvases and affordable art prints. We always have those categories at PAPAYA! but they are filling up with artwork that is very personal to me. I've been concentrating on painting a lot more this year. I've outgrown a lot of my old mediums and approaches and so paint, and ink has felt just right. And there's nothing like seeing your work come to life. It's always rewarding. So have a poke around at the fresh batches! And then there's my other baby. PAPAYA! Living is our retail labratory and playground. And she's all dressed up for the holidays. We've been having a great time getting her in the spirit! If you haven't had a chance before to visit us, we're located in Ashland, Oregon. So next time you're on a West Coast road trip, stop by! And for locals we'll see you for the Festival of Lights on Friday! And this year we have a special new line up of Flora Bowley Holiday Cards! It's our first greeting card line with Flora and it is just gorgeous! Gold embellished and as always...printed on recycled papers.
You can also click here to find out more about our PAPAYA! holiday swag and explore ideas for your holiday planning. Off to do the same!


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Creating Reports from SimaPro to Excel and Word
This video shows how you can use SimaPro Report Maker to automatically recalculate your results and update your already-created graphs and tables in Word and Excel – ensuring accuracy and saving you a lot of time.
By Ruba Fanous Dolfing, Senior Customer Service Specialist
Report Maker allows you to incorporate text and LCA results from SimaPro in Microsoft Word and Excel and keep those updated as per your SimaPro model. Report Maker can also be used to quickly generate EPDs.
Try Report Maker
If you are a registered SimaPro user (indefinite PhD, Analyst or Developer license), you can request a free 30-day trial of Report Maker.
If you want to know more about how you can start using SimaPro Report Maker, or about its features, please e-mail Ruba Fanous: email@example.com, or download the factsheet.


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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A 76-year-old man was struck and killed by a sport-utility vehicle Wednesday afternoon in Woodhaven, Queens, and the driver was arrested.
Not long before 4:30 p.m., John Eberling was crossing Jamaica Avenue at 80th Street in Queens, when he was hit by a maroon Nissan Pathfinder headed east on Jamaica Avenue, police said.
Eberling was taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The driver of the Pathfinder was arrested, but police did not say why. Charges were pending Wednesday evening.
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