Pictured are the five Asian small-clawed otter pups born on Jan. 26 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Pictured is the Humboldt penguin chick born on Feb. 19 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Pictured is the silvered leaf langur baby born on Feb. 16 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is proud to announce the arrival of seven babies, representing three at-risk species, born in late January and early February. The newest additions — five Asian small-clawed otter pups, a silvered leaf langur baby, and a Humboldt penguin chick — each contribute to maximizing genetic diversity within their species and sustaining populations of these animals facing serious threats to their future in their native ranges.
Kicking off the winter baby boom was the arrival of five Asian small-clawed otter pups, born during the early morning hours of Jan. 26.
Native to coastal regions from southern India to Southeast Asia, Asian small-clawed otters are often threatened by habitat destruction, pollution and hunting, which places them at risk in their native range, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
The pups, three males and two females, were born to first-time parents, Gus and Peanut. Peanut was born in 2014 and came to the Columbus Zoo in April 2017 from the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. Father, Gus, was born in 2008 and arrived at the Columbus Zoo from the Bronx Zoo in 2014.
The young pups are all thriving under the watchful eyes of both of their parents and are expected to be on view to the public later this spring. The arrival of these pups is another significant achievement for this species at the Columbus Zoo. Last year, a male pup named Triton was born to parents, Asta and Oscar, and was the first to be born at Zoo in 14 years. Both the births of Triton and of the recent litter were significant for the breeding recommendations outlined by the Species Survival Plan® (SSP), a program coordinated by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to manage sustainable populations of threatened and endangered species.
The Columbus Zoo was also proud to welcome a female silvered leaf langur baby on Feb. 16. The female was born to mother, Patty, and father, Thai. Patty came to the Columbus Zoo from the Bronx Zoo in 2007 and has given birth to seven offspring. Thai came to the Columbus Zoo in 2015 from the San Diego Zoo and has fathered a total of four infants.
Patty, Thai, and the newest langur arrival are currently on view in the Asia Quest region. The baby is easy to spot as langurs are born bright orange, as opposed to their adult counterparts with black fur and silvered tips. This difference in coat color is believed to encourage other female langurs to assist in raising the young, a practice called allomothering.
In their native ranges, silvered leaf langurs (Trachypithecus cristatus) can be found in areas including Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia. The species' populations in these countries are decreasing due to habitat loss as lands are cleared for oil palm plantations or destroyed by forest fires. Langurs are also hunted for their meat or taken for the pet trade.
The pairing of Patty and Thai was based on an SSP recommendation, and the birth of the baby will play an important role in helping manage this at-risk species. Silvered leaf langurs are listed as "near threatened" by the IUCN due to population declines caused by habitat loss. The arrival of this langur baby at the Columbus Zoo is an important part of sustaining the langur population among AZA-accredited zoos, certified related facilities and conservation partners.
Rounding out exciting baby animal arrivals at the Columbus Zoo this winter was the hatching of a female Humboldt penguin chick on Feb. 19. After much deliberation, the keepers in the Shores region named her "Her Majesty Gertrude Sprinklebottom," or Gertrude for short. Gertrude is the 30th Humboldt penguin chick to hatch at the Columbus Zoo.
The egg was laid by parents, Katja and Hans, but Gertrude is being raised by another pair, Asela and Chirriante, who is fostering the chick. Asela was born in 2012 at the Columbus Zoo, while Chirriante was born in 1992 in Dresden, Germany. Both penguins are being attentive parents and are currently keeping Gertrude within her nest box. Guests can expect to see Gertrude on view once Asela and Chirriante are comfortable with allowing the chick to wander outside of the nest box.
This newborn chick is an important addition to the Humboldt penguin species, the populations of which are declining in their native habitats due to threats including environmental variability and human-wildlife conflict. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is one of only 19 facilities in North America that participates in the AZA's Humboldt Penguin SSP breeding program, of which parents Katja and Hans are a high priority breeding pair.
All three of these recent births assist in maximizing genetic diversity, managing demographic distribution and help to further enhance the sustainability of species that are at risk or threatened in their native ranges. These new arrivals also further demonstrate the Zoo's unyielding commitment to conservation initiatives, both locally and globally. For more information about conservation initiatives at the Columbus Zoo, please visit https://globalimpact.columbuszoo.org/about.


text:
You are at:Home » Other Sports » NFL Tips » NFL: Sunday's Divisional Playoffs Betting Preview & Tips
NFL: Sunday's Divisional Playoffs Betting Preview & Tips
By Kyle Robins on	 Jan 2, 2021 NFL Tips, Other Sports
NFL nut Kyle Robins (@AhhYeahKyleYeah) oversees Sunday night's action from Divisional play-offs.
Cleveland Browns @ Kansas City Chiefs | Sunday 17th January 2021, 20:05 | Sky Sports
The NFL divisional match-ups kicks off Sunday with a game we all would have laughed off as nonsensical, had someone made this projection at the start of the season. But after knocking off the Steelers, the hapless Browns of years past head into Kansas City to take on the defending Super Bowl champs. And just like last weekend, you'll be hard tasked to find someone taking the Browns in this matc-hup.
Vegas currently has the line set at 9.5 for this, which for me, leans way too generously in favour of the Browns. Not that I'm complaining, however.
Cleveland has shown they can hold their own with the big boys, and put up a lorry loads of points in doing so. Outside of the 48 they dropped last week on the Steelers, the Browns have put up 42 against Baltimore, 41 in Tennessee and 32 on the Colts.
And whilst Kansas finished 14-2, it wasn't a season that consisted of many blowouts. In fact, of the 14 games they did win, 5 of those came by double digits, but only 2 since Week 5.
In their last 3 home games (with starters playing), Kansas City has beaten a 4-12 Falcons team by just 3 points, a 5-11 Broncos team by 6, and a 5-11 Panthers team by just 3. Going back even further, the Chiefs haven't covered a spread as high as 9.5 since way back in week 8, after they blew out the Jets 35-9.
Now yes, with the playoffs comes unpredictability. Just take the Browns game last Sunday for reference. But given how dynamic the Browns offense has been recently, with their ability to both run the ball effectively, and pass when the time calls for. I'm more than happy to jump all over the 1/1 offered with SkyBet for the Browns +9.5.
In case you haven't already realised, points and touchdowns aplenty should be on the agenda in this matchup. Well, at least I believe so. In the regular season, Kansas put up an average of 29.6 points per game, whilst giving up just short of 23 points per game, at the same time as the Browns averaging 25.5 points and giving up 26.2 per game.
Of course, there's only so much statistical analysis one can do, and I'm probably on the edge of over analysing already.
What I was looking for in this game, like I usually do in projected high scoring affairs, was the 'both players to score a touchdown' market. Unfortunately for us however, SkyBet seem unwilling to combine the two players together I'm looking for in this market, so we may have to venture over to a build a bet market on both Betfair and PaddyPower to combined the two together. And in doing so, we get odds of just over 2/1.
But who you may ask? Well, let's break it down a little. Since returning in Week 10, Browns running back Nick Chubb has been on an absolute tear, having amassed 9 touchdowns in 9 games. He's absolutely pivotal to this offense, and against a 26th ranked Kansas run defense, who give up 128.2 yards per game on the ground.
Chubb should be in for another heavy dose of carries and a favourite to get into the endzone. Double the Browns man up with Kansas City's juggernaut tight end in Travis Kelce, and that's where we find our double at.
The third round pick from 2013 has evolved into one of the most dangerous playmakers in the entire league. With 11 touchdowns on the year and 4 in his last 4 to round of the season, Kelce set a career high in touchdown receptions.
As his bond with Mahomes grows stronger by the season, Kelce came just 120 yards short of becoming the first tight end in league history to lead the league in receiving yards. He's scored a touchdown in 6 of his 8 home games this season, and after his 4 touchdowns in the postseason last year, it's safe to say Kelce is Mahomes go to man in primetime.
Take the 2/1 with Paddy Power for both teams playmakers to turn up when the time calls for it this Sunday evening.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints | Sunday 17th January 2021, 23:40 | Sky Sports
For the third and final time this season, Tom Brady faces off against Drew Brees in the battle of the OAP quarterbacks, as Tampa heads into New Orleans to face the Saints.
After going 0-2 against New Orleans this season, with a combined score of 72-26, the Bucs didn't really have an answer for the Saints in the regular season, so they'll be hoping for a change in fortune come Sunday.
In the most recent meeting back in Week 9, the Saints put an absolute beat down on the Bucs, forcing Tom Brady into 3 interceptions and leaving Tampa with a 38-3 victory, so they're quite rightfully favourites for this game. The line however, which is currently set at 3 points, seems a little generous to the Bucs, especially giving the regular season meetings between the two teams.
A key factor in both those matchups, was New Orleans ability on the defensive side of the ball in stopping Tom Brady. The Saints certainly have one of the better defensive units in the league, but nobody had as much success as they did in stifling the 43-year-old quarterback.
On the flip side, the Bucs had no success whatsoever in slowing down Drew Brees. The other veteran quarterback put up 4 touchdowns in the Week 9 meeting, to go along with his 2 in Week 1, and had no problem in picking apart a poor Bucs secondary.
The one thing Tampa can boast heading into this game is the league's best run defense. They allow just short of 81 yards per game on the ground, the problem however, arises in the Saints ability to use Alvin Kamara out of the backfield.
In their first matchup in Week 1, Kamara rushed for only 16 yards, but managed to add 5 receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown. There's so many routes this Saints team can attack from, it's hard for the Bucs to prioritise on one specific area. Whilst I do like the overs for Kamara in this matchup on receptions, with his line currently set at 5.5, I'm leaning towards the Saints other star offensive weapon to come up trumps in this one.
We were just 1 reception off the Michael Thomas overs last weekend, but I'm sticking with the wide out to pull through for us this time. He's just far too good of a player for Brees not to target in such an important game.
The game plan didn't figure too much in his favour last weekend, in a game the Saints completed dominated. He did still haul in 5 receptions on 7 targets to go along with a touchdown. I'm banking on him to see double digit targets in a soft matchup with this Bucs secondary. Take the over 6.5 receptions at 1/1 with SkyBet and watch the target share sky rocket for Thomas.
For my next area of attack, I'm diverting away from the 'both to score a touchdown' market I usually take on, but instead, heading over to the request a bet area on SkyBet to find some value. And I certainly have in the shape of a 5/1 shot.
Now the thing with this bet, is that is almost goes against everything and all that's happened in the previous two matchups of these teams. I stress the word 'almost'. The bet itself consists of Brees & Brady 250+ Pass Yds & 22+ Completions Each, Michael Thomas, Mike Evans & Chris Godwin 50+ Rec Yards Each, topped off with Alvin Kamara to score a touchdown.
If you rewind the tape, neither Drew Brees or Tom Brady has gone over the 250+ passing yards mark in two attempts each, but both have reached the 22 pass completions mark. Brady on two occasions and Brees on one. Obviously, these stats are all just immaterial and the game script could play out totally different on Sunday.
What I'm taking into account is Brady's absolute tear he's been on in this latter part of the season, going over 340+ passing yards in four consecutive games. Building some real chemistry with his star-studded wide receiver corps. Chris Godwin has hauled in 15 receptions off 28 targets these past three games, going over 75+ yards in each, whilst Evans has 25 receptions off 33 targets in his last 4 outings, topping 100+ yards in three of those.
I don't need to dive into Thomas stats any more than I already have, but he's gone over 50+ yards in each of his last five games, after topping it in just one of his first 3. Like I said before, he's too important to not be involved, and should easily clear 50 yards in this one.
It finally wraps off with Alvin Kamara getting into the endzone. The duel threat running back has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last 5 games, and 8 of his last 9 dating back to Week 8. As well as that, he already has touchdowns in both games against the Bucs this year, and given his dynamic ability in the red zone, I'm sure he'll have plenty of opportunities to find the end zone yet again in this one.
At 5/1 with SkyBet, I certainly like the look of this one, and given I'm only slightly dubious about the Brees passing yards. With how good the Bucs run defense is, we could certainly see a pass heavy game plan employed for both teams.
Cleveland Browns @ Kansas City Chiefs – Cleveland Browns +9.5 (1/1 SkyBet)
Cleveland Browns @ Kansas City Chiefs – Travis Kelce and Nick Chubb both to score a Touchdown (2/1 Paddy Power)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints – Michael Thomas over 6.5 receptions (1/1 SkyBet)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints – Drew Brees and Tom Brady 250+ Pass Yards and 22+ Completions Each, M.Thomas, M.Evans and C.Godwin 50+ Receiving Yards Each and A.Kamara 1+ TD (5/1 SkyBet)
Kyle Robins
I think like most 17-year-olds, especially with my group of mates at the time, we spent most Saturday mornings outside the bookies waiting for the older lot to put our 50p, 20-fold accas on. Most of my early betting experience comes from football, but that soon developed into the NFL and in more recent years NBA, as their markets expanded. Betting on the both the NBA and NFL, for me, are much more statistical-based. I find it easier to determine some markets with these leagues than I do with football. Especially in the NBA. I've been a Tottenham season ticket folder since I can remember, and I'm sure my dad would have kicked me out the house had I not been. With NFL, since the 2004 Superbowl loss to the Patriots, I've been a Carolina Panthers fan, as well as following the Orlando Magic in the NBA.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


A different kind of funding.
Gate 93 is a US-based strategic investment fund targeting successful early stage companies. We focus on bringing our extensive experience in Silicon Valley technology companies to early stage European and Latin American companies. We invest into early stage ventures and work side by side with founders to help them bring their company to the point where they become attractive to US investors.
Global, best in class team.
We are ready to start working with you.


Floor Plan App uses the power of augmented reality to virtually measure your space and convert it to a plan that you can the EDIT, ADD NOTES and MORE….
Just point the camera at a room to quickly capture measurements.
Edit plans after you create them. Add labels, furniture, notes and more.
"Face Warp Live™" is a registered trademark of Laan Labs, a New York State Corporation. All Rights Reserved.


text:
The Loop Crash
Looking down at the 1977 "L" accident from the downtown offices of the Central Electric Railfans' Association. (Photo by M. Charnota)
Perhaps the most remembered and most infamous "L" accident of recent memory is that which occurred on the curve at Wabash and Lake on the evening of February 4, 1977. Nothing quite like it had ever happened on the elevated and hasn't been repeated to this day: the unusual circumstances, the level of damage, the numbers injured and killed.
On this particular day, switching problems had caused Evanston Express trains to operate counterclockwise around the outer loop track instead of clockwise on the inner, as normal. The problem was corrected at approximately 5:10pm, but a few Evanston trains that had already begun their trip around the Loop were continuing to operate on the outer track. As can be imagined, the extra trains on the outer track caused some minor delays.
At approximately 5:25pm, one such Evanston Express was loading and unloading passengers at the State/Lake station. A Ravenswood train was following and had stopped on the track behind the Evanston Express, waiting for the Evanston to clear the station so that it could pull in. At the same time, an Oak Park-bound Lake-Dan Ryan train was boarding and alighting riders at the Randolph/Wabash station, two blocks away and around the bend from State/Lake.
The motorman of the Lake-Dan Ryan - one Stephan A. Martin, age 34, a motorman since 1969 - completed his station duties and pulled his train out of Randolph/Wabash. Somehow, it escaped his attention that there was a train stopped on the tracks ahead, although this information was being relayed to him both visually and audibly by the new automatic cab signaling system installed in his motor cab. He proceeded against the restrictive signal at a speed of less than 15mph (thus staying under signal control), around the Lake & Wabash curve, into collision with the stopped Ravenswood train at 5:27pm.
Making matters worse, Martin continued to apply motor power, even after the collision! The 8-car Lake-Dan Ryan, with 2,500 kw of power behind it, pushed against the immovable Ravenswood train. This application of power, coupled with the fact that the train was on a 100 ft. radius elevated curve, caused the tubular coupling bar between the first and second cars to buckle, pushing the rear of the first car and the front of the second into the air. The first three cars were lifted sufficiently upwards and outwards that they jackknifed and crashed to the street below, the fourth car (still coupled to the rest of the train) hanging precariously between the elevated structure and the street below. The last four cars stayed on the tracks, still berthed at the Randolph/Wabash station platform.
Barbara Coats, 35, a passenger in the first car of the Lake-Dan Ryan train, said after the accident, "It wasn't a big impact, but it was like we hit something and couldn't go any farther. After the front wheel went off, I was just praying we couldn't fall off - but we did."
Ambulances and police rushed to the scene in minutes, the ambulances lining up on Lake Street waiting to move the dead and injured. Fire Commissioner Robert Quinn called an immediate extra alarm to hurry needed man power to the intersection, which was blocked by the wreckage. Police and firemen worked for two hours to free persons trapped in the wreckage, chopping holes in the tops of the elevated cars to extricate victims.
Some people were treated on the street before being loaded into ambulances. Other were taken into nearby stores and restaurants, which were turned into makeshift infirmaries. Joining the city departments already at the scene were Mayor Michael Bilandic and Cardinal Cody, who, along with other priests, administered last rites to some of the victims.
In all, eleven persons were killed (though the newspapers mistakenly reported twelve, initially) and 180 were injured in what has been the worst "L" accident to date.
Through the cooperation of several agencies, the site was completely cleared of all wreckage and debris in about twelve hours and normal operations were restored by 6:30am the next morning.
The cars involved in the accident were impounded at the Skokie Shops yard, pending investigation of the crash. The first four cars, 2000-series unit 2043-2044 and 2200-series unit 2289-2290, were so badly damaged that they were removed from service and eventually scrapped. The rest of the cars were repairable and were eventually returned to service.
Stephan Martin, the Lake-Dan Ryan motorman, had a poor safety record including such things as a prior derailment and several violations for reading while in motion. He had four marijuana cigarettes in his shoulder bag, and drug tests showed he had used marijuana, but not other drugs or alcohol. His conductor, who had eaten lunch with him, testified they had not smoked marijuana during lunch.
Martin was ultimately held responsible, though the report from the National Transportation Safety Board did not address the issue of how the accident could have occurred if the cab signal was giving a restrictive indication. Some CTA officials felt the accident could have occurred if Martin had remained at a slow enough speed to override the automatic signal, then quickly applied power when pushing against the immovable Ravenswood train. (The way the cab signals originally worked, a motorman had a couple seconds to slow down or stop -- depending on the situation -- when he received a restrictive signal or the train's breaks would automatically engage. But, on occasion, the cab signal system would receive "ghost signals," an indication that there was a train ahead when there really wasn't. So, if this was the case, a motorman could proceed "on-sight" at under 15 mph against a restrictive signal as long as he makes a full stop first.)
The popular theory of what happened goes like so: the motorman, while approaching the Randolph/Wabash station, got a restrictive signal indication and the alarm in his cab went off. But, making the normal station stop, he inadvertently overrode the signal, which allowed him to proceed. He left the station and proceeded under 15 mph, which prevented the automatic braking from engaging. What happened next is open to speculation. Some say that Martin, who was known to talk to passengers (especially female ones) while motoring, was doing just that while approaching the Ravenswood train ahead and didn't see the impending collision. When his train struck the stopped Ravenswood, it is believed that he either panicked and accidentally applied more power instead of braking or that the sheer force of the impact threw him forward and, as a result of his hand being on the Cineston controller, threw the control forward as well.
These exact details cannot and perhaps will never be 100% confirmed. But, as a result of this accident, motorman can no longer proceed on their own "on-sight" against a red signal. A new rule, Rule 6.4, was put in the CTA rule book. This regulation says that when a motorman receives a false red signal, he must call the Control Center to get permission to proceed. A light in the cab labeled "R6.4" lights up and only on permission from control can he proceed at under 15 mph against the signal. This situation is often referred to as "getting an 'R6.4'."
Such an accident is unusual for a number of reasons, but especially for how such a complicated automatic signal system was unable to prevent the occurrence. It also stressed that any signal system, no matter how complex, can not prevent every circumstance and reasserted the importance of proper and thorough training. Thus, this type of incident is unlikely to be repeated any time in the future...
Its undercarriage twisted by the impact, the Lake-Dan Ryan car is upended above Wabash Avenue. Two firemen assist a passenger from one of the exit doors. Impact startled patrons at adjacent restaurants at height of rush hour. (Photo from the Chicago Tribune)
2200-series unit 2289-2290 sits in the Skokie Shops yard in June 1977, awaiting to be scrapped after the infamous crash that February at the Wabash/Lake curve in the Loop. (Photo by Peter Vesic)
Rescue and emergency workers remove injured passengers from the fallen Lake-Dan Ryan cars and tend to them. (AP photo, contributed by Michael Roegner)
A 2000-series car from the Lake-Dan Ryan train rest precariously against the "L" structure after falling from the tracks. (AP photo, contributed by Michael Roegner)
Rescue workers assist a woman out of a fallen car on Wabash Avenue. (UPI photo, contributed by Michael Roegner)
180 are injured as 4 cars plunge to crowded street (Chicago Tribune, 5-Feb-77)
Loop tragedy was second major crash in 13 months (Chicago Tribune, 5-Feb-77)
Horror and relief for those whose train never came (Chicago Tribune, 5-Feb-77)
Wreck changes businesses into bloody hospitals (Chicago Tribune, 5-Feb-77)
Cudahy, Brian J. , Destination Loop, Brattleboro, VR: The Stephan Greene Press, 1982.
Krambles, George and Arthur Peterson, CTA at 45, Oak Park, IL: George Krambles Scholarship Fund, 1993.
Newspaper articles:
"180 are injured as 4 cars plunge to crowded street", Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb 1977
"Loop tragedy was second major crash in 13 months", Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb 1977
"Horror and relief for those whose train never came", Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb 1977
"Wreck changes businesses into bloody hospitals", Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb 1977
Young, David M. Chicago Transit: An Illustrated History, DeKalb, IL: Northern Illinois University Press, 1998.


Thank you so very much for sending Danielle to help at my wedding last month. Even though it was small, the logistics were still overwhelming because I needed to be with my guests and not handling them myself (as I normally would)! Once the day got underway, though, I didn't have to worry about a thing because Danielle was there, setting up decor items (that somehow seemed to multiply), moving people, handling venue relations, answering guests' questions and keeping everything flowing wonderfully. We had such a great time. For a hard-to-please planner, it exceeded my expectations! I recommend Kool Events enthusiastically and unequivocally.
Finding Kool Events was the best thing I ever did for my wedding! I had just moved back to NYC from London and I wanted to get married within 6 months and Kool Events (Amy Kool & Danielle Weber) helped me have a fairy tale wedding.
First Kool Events doesn't charge you a penny and they have a great list of vendors they work with. They sent me and my fiance a list of venues they partner with to site visit. Many of the places they sent us to are not well known places to people that live in the city. I used to work in PR in Manhattan and thought I knew all the event spaces in the city but I was wrong. Many of the places that Kool events sends you to are very unique and absolutely gorgeous. We finally chose our dream place. It signified old glamorous NYC. Gorgeous ceilings and chandeliers right off of 5th Avenue and Central Park. Kool events made working out the contracts with all their vendors a breeze and they help you get great rates and additional perks. We also booked our dj/mc and florist through Kool Events and I must say that everyone is still talking about how we had the best dj they have ever heard at a wedding. Everyone was dancing the whole time and they literally felt like they were at a top club rather than another cheesy wedding with his music list. The florist made absolutely exquisite, elegant, classy & gorgeous flowers for the venue and ceremony.
Kool Events came with us to our last meeting with our reception venue and acted as our advocate to make sure we would get everything we wanted for our big day. I also used Danielle Weber from Kool Events as my day of Ceremony Coordinator. She came to the rehearsal to make sure she would be on top of everything the next day. Danielle was a life saver on our wedding day and you barely noticed her. She made everything so seamless and run perfectly (from getting the boutonnieres on the guys, to making sure the transportation was on time, to handing out the ceremony programs and making sure everyone knew where to sit, to making the processional go right on time and handling the flower girls and ring bearer so well, to making sure everyone grabbed flower petals on their way out of the church to throw on us, to getting everyone on the right buses and putting our favor bags on the buses). Danielle was a superstar professional and so nice to boot!
I only have great things to say about Kool Events, Amy & Danielle and all the vendors that they partner with. They are a top notch company and I have only the highest recommendation for them.
Amy Kool and Kool events are awesome! We used Kool events to find our vendors for our wedding reception at the Loft. Amy and Danielle were amazing! I seriously would not have planned such an amazing event without their guidance! Through Kool Events, we found our caterer, band, and lighting as well as had Danielle as our day of coordinator which was such a huge help! Danielle was efficient, organized, prompt and ready to go! She was calm and attentive too which was great! Amy and Danielle are kind hearted people, attentive to what's important to you on your special day! They helped me create the wedding of my dreams and I am forever grateful! The best part is that Kool Events is at completely no cost to the bride and groom. Hard to believe, but it's true. They eased the planning process and made planning a wedding in NYC so manageable! We would highly recommend Kool Events for your special occasion! Love them!!
You were a DREAM to work with. THANK YOU for all of your help yesterday. Throughout, you remained smiling, calm and organized. Our wedding was a huge success. We're off on our honeymoon. We'll send pictures when we get back.
Greetings and Happy New Year 2011! Hope all is well with you. I am planning to come to NYC this month and just want you to know our events at two spaces that you helped us select for our cocktail party and meeting- went extremely well and the locations were wonderful. I did not get a chance to say goodbye to Danielle – she did a great job and I enjoyed seeing her again. I look forward to hearing from you regarding timing to get together!
The wedding was beautiful, my daughter was a very happy bride. Please relay our sincere thanks to Eisu for her patience and help in putting out fires. The tables were set perfectly, all the trimmings were where they were supposed to be, and I was able to enjoy the party because Eisu had it well in hand. Thanks again and I will gladly be referring your services to my friends and family. Hope to work with you again sometime in the future.
Geoff and I just got back from our honeymoon a couple of hours ago... and the entire trip we were chatting about how absolutely wonderful the wedding was. I never had the chance to thank you the other night and we owe you a BIG thanks! Also, we had a little token of appreciation to give you but we totally missed you at the end of the night. Would you mind sending me your mailing address?
Please let me know if you need anything at all on our end... we will send pictures as soon as we get our hands on them!!!
THANK YOU for making not only the day but the entire planning process so enjoyable and memorable.
Planning a wedding while living in Seattle had it sets of challenges. I was feeling hopeless about finding a wedding vendor to fit our budget and wedding vision in NYC, and Kool Events came to the rescue!
I was skeptical at first at using a free wedding planner I found online, but I my concerns have all dissolved. Danielle connected us with multiple options that fit our criteria and next thing that I knew, I found my perfect location!
Kool events provided options that I may have not been able to access, or didn't think I could. Danielle was so helpful, professional and diligent in helping us.
I highly recommend using Kool Events!
Thank you again so much for your help in making our wedding a great success!


text:
Rituximab Improves Outcomes in Patients with Long-Standing, Refractory RA
VBCR - August 2017, Vol 6, No 3 - Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rebecca Bailey
Patients with refractory rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who were treated with rituximab showed improvements in health-related quality of life (HRQOL), according to a recent report from a large US registry (Harrold LR, et al. Clin Rheumatol. 2017 Jul 17. Epub ahead of print).
Leslie R. Harrold, MD, Associate Professor, Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, and colleagues sought to determine how rituximab affects outcomes self-reported by patients by analyzing data from a cohort of 667 patients with RA who were enrolled in the US Corrona RA Registry.
"Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) include HRQOL indices, such as the ability to perform day-to-day tasks, emotional health, and the degree of pain and discomfort. PROs are increasingly being recognized as important measures in determining response to therapy in patients with RA," Dr Harrold and colleagues said.
Patients aged ≥18 years with active RA who had previous exposure to ≥1 tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFis) and had recently begun treatment with rituximab were eligible for enrollment in the study. The median age of participants was 59 years, and >75% were women. Median duration of disease was 13 years. A total of 42.6% of patients had previous exposure to 1 TNFi, whereas the remaining 57.4% had been treated with ≥2 of these drugs. Approximately half (47.5%) of the patients had also received treatment with ≥2 non-TNFi biologic drugs.
Outcomes measures included the Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI); modified Health Assessment Questionnaire (mHAQ) and EuroQoL EQ-5D scores; global disease activity, pain, and fatigue (based on a visual analog scale of 0-100); and morning stiffness. At baseline, >50% of patients in the study exhibited high disease activity (defined as a CDAI score >22), and the median baseline mHAQ score was 0.6. On the EuroQoL index, difficulties in walking were reported by 75.7% of patients, difficulties with usual activities by 81.1%, and difficulties related to pain and discomfort by 95.8%. Approximately 50% of patients had difficulties with self-care, and the same amount reported anxiety or depression. The median baseline scores for patient global assessment, pain, and fatigue were 40, 60, and 65, respectively, and the median duration of morning stiffness was 60 minutes.
Changes in PROs were evaluated 1 year after patients had begun treatment with rituximab. The median improvement in CDAI after 1 year was 8 points, with results being comparable among patients who had received 1 previous TNFi and those who had received ≥2 previous TNFis. However, a higher percentage of patients with exposure to only 1 TNFi achieved low disease activity or remission versus those who had been exposed to ≥2 of these drugs (37.7% vs 25.1%, respectively; P <.001).
Median improvements on the 100-point visual analog scale for patient global assessment, pain, and fatigue were reported by 49%, 47.1%, and 49.8% of patients, respectively. On the mHAQ, a clinically meaningful improvement was observed in 23.2% of patients. Furthermore, among patients who reported difficulties on the EuroQoL index, improvements at 1 year were seen in walking for 19%, in self-care for 30%, in usual activities for 24%, in pain and discomfort for 23%, and in anxiety and depression for 32%. Approximately 50% of the patients in the study experienced decreases in duration of morning stiffness, and approximately 20% had a decrease in this stiffness of >60 minutes.
"These results suggest that treatment with rituximab can improve HRQOL in addition to controlling or improving underlying disease in patients with long-standing RA previously treated with TNFis," Dr Harrold and colleagues concluded.
They did acknowledge, however, that long-term effects of treatment with rituximab could not be assessed because the follow-up in this study was only 1 year.
Patients with Arthritis Need More Counseling on the Benefits of Exercise
VBCR - April 2018, Vol 7, No 1 published on April 17, 2018 in Health & Wellness
Working in Cold Environment Increases Risk for RA
VBCR - April 2018, Vol 7, No 1 published on April 17, 2018 in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Treatment with Methotrexate Alone Yields Similar Outcomes to Combination Therapy in Early RA
Adalimumab Biosimilar Shown to Be Safe and Effective in Patients with RA
Using Preference Phenotypes to Enhance Communication, Facilitate Treatment Decision-Making, and Personalize Care
Leslie Wyatt
Specific Foods May Provide Long-Term Benefits to Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
VBCR - December 2017, Vol 6, No 5 published on December 19, 2017 in Health & Wellness
Web-Based Smartphone Application Useful for Monitoring Changes in RA Disease Activity
Sophie Granger
VBCR - December 2017, Vol 6, No 5 published on December 19, 2017 in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Upadacitinib Is Effective in Patients with Active RA with Inadequate Response to Conventional Synthetic DMARDs
VBCR - December 2017, Vol 6, No 5 published on December 19, 2017 in ACR 2017 Conference Correspondent, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Efficacy and Safety of Switching from Adalimumab to Sarilumab
No Increased Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with RA Who Newly Initiated Tocilizumab versus Abatacept


Whetstone Baptist Church is to the south of Leicester, UK. We are a community of faith that lives to glorify God through Jesus Christ in worship, making disciples, loving one another, and serving the community.
This blog is for things that don't fit on our website (http://www.wbconline.org.uk), and will include sermon sketchnotes, event photos and other news and features.
It's also where we'll be publishing updates on our planned new build – an exciting project to build a brand new church, purpose built for our expanding membership and meeting the needs of our community.


written by jacob, on May 13, 2013 12:02:10 AM.
Ibland träffar man på sådant som inte ska kunna finnas. På Kungsgatan i Göteborg, ett stenkast väster om domkyrkan ligger en nyöppnad restaurang med det poetiskt klingande namnet Superrullband. Restaurangen är nyinredd i ljusa färger. Bardisken vid ingången är illröd och upplyst inifrån. Lokalen domineras av enormt långa rullband för servering av sushi enligt japansk snabbmatsformel. Man serverar också sushi enligt modellen att man tar det man vill ha och betalar per tallrik man har konsumerat. Sushin är inte bättre än den man får på massor av andra ställen i Göteborg. Inte sämre heller för den delen.
Så långt är det inget speciellt märkvärdigt med restaurangen. Vräkig miljö med jätterullband och halvtaskig sushi finns här och där i världen. Själv brukar jag undvika sådana ställen. Sushi ska vara nyuppskuren av kocken, inte prefabricerad en lång stund tidigare.
Det märkliga börjar med att det finns en meny med kinesisk mat förutom sushi-bandet. Den har massor av smårätter, inklusive dumplings och dim sum, plus diverse mer traditionell svensk kinamat. Om man beställer från den här menyn så får man den bästa kinesiska mat jag har smakat i Sverige, till mycket rimliga priser. En stor del av menyn har dessutom Happy Hour från kl 15 till kl 20, måndag till torsdag. Happy Hour innebär halva priset på maten.
Normalt är jag inte speciellt förtjust i dumpling av den nordkinesiska varianten. De som kallas Pot Stickers när de steks, men Superrullbands variant är elegantare och godare än vad jag har smakat tidigare. Vi har också testat deras avsmakningstallrik med 3 olika smårätter och ångat bröd av 2 olika sorter. Mycket gott. En annan smårätt som jag vill framhålla är friterad jätteräka i frityrsmet av panko och mandlar.
Sedan vi upptäckte stället för en vecka sedan har jag varit där 3 gånger, medan Laura har gått dit för lunch ytterligare ett par gånger. Det finns fortfarande fler spännande saker att utforska på menyn. Det lär bli fler gånger.
written by jacob, on Jan 18, 2010 2:39:00 PM.
This is not a restaurant, it is a small pub in the basement on Kristinelundsgatan, 3 blocks away from Avenyn. The pub is very cozy and quiet, even when full on a Saturday night. This is very much accomplished with rugs and other sound dampening materials on the walls and the background music being kept at a very comfortable level. The pub only serves good quality beer and it has signs by the bar warning you against asking for Heineken, Carlsberg or any of the other industrial excuses for beers. It carries a full assortment of local and regional beers, like Ocean, Dugges and Grebbestad. It also does really well in the assortment of Witbier, Belgian beers and real British ales. This is mainly a place for a regular clientele of beer aficionados, and the proprietor can sometimes be a bit abrasive. Nevertheless, unless you are there to chat with the staff, that doesn't matter much. Their knowledge about beer and the assortment are both excellent. Prices are naturally somewhat higher than for the standard assortment, but not high enough to keep you away.
written by jacob, on Jan 18, 2010 1:41:00 PM.
This restaurant is a new initiative from Björn Persson, proprietor of the well known Kock & Vin and Björns Bar. The restaurant is located on Geijersgatan, close to the upper end of Avenyn and it was opened in September 2009. To everyone's surprise it was an instant success. What was planned to be a quiet place for family dinners has become the place to be seen in Göteborg. The restaurant is decorated in red and gray and looks quite cool. The space between tables is a bit cramped, which means that when the restaurant is full, which is almost all the time, the noise level is rather high. Don't go here if you want to have a quiet conversation over dinner. The menu is quite short. There is a set menu for the night with 3 courses. For a surcharge you can exchange the main course of the menu from a list of 2-3 choices. There is also a set of about 10 smaller dishes available. We have eaten the set menu several times and it has a very good price/performance ratio. The specialties of the house are creamy soup starters and main dishes built around meats that have been cooked for a long time at low temperatures. Desserts are ok, but nothing to write home about. The wine list is short with prices slightly above the norm and quality substantially above average. The service is usually quite acceptable though sometimes the pressure of the crowds can make you wait for too long to get attention. A feature is that the restaurant serves food until quite late, which is a real boon if you have been to a performance at the nearby City Theater (Stadsteatern) or the Concert House, and feel a bit peckish.
written by jacob, on Dec 16, 2009 12:52:00 AM.
Bliss is located on Magasinsgatan, at Makarna Todds Plats. The restaurant is a bit anonymously furnished. It is a really good place to eat lunch, and this evening we decided to try their tapas. What we got was an assortment of quite small tapas dishes. A lamb chorizo on a cauliflower puré and fried mushrooms were very good, while the cold meats and olives were just up to our (fairly high) standards. Unfortunately a dish of mushroom soup and one of artichokes never showed up (though they did on the bill). This meant that we were still hungry and ordered some food from the main menu. A linguine in a pesto sauce turned out to be a huge portion of quite decent pasta. A chanterelle soup and scallops with chorizo went down well across the table. Along the way we had an incident with a glass of bad wine, which was not replaced as willingly as I would have expected. Their Margarita was good though. All together, I consider the tapas to be good and overpriced, while the main dishes are decent and quite cheap. My pasta was priced at 99 SEK, and it would be a large meal, even for a hungry student. The wine list is not very impressive, and the service was not as prompt as I would have expected with the fairly slow business this evening.
This leaves me with quite mixed feelings; while the food was good, the rest of the experience was quite unimpressive.
written by jacob, on Dec 10, 2009 12:04:00 AM.
This restaurant is situated near the southern end of Magasinsgatan, inside the moat in central Göteborg. It has a small ground floor with a bar/open kitchen and tall bar tables. Downstairs in the basement is a larger dining room. Both floors are cozy and inviting. The restaurant serves Asian Fusion, with sashimi, noodles, spicy tiger prawns, beef tateki and various other dishes. They also do Dim Sum - little treasures in the Cantonese kitchen. Hello Monkey has its own modern version of Dim Sum and goes more for the fried and deep fried variety than the steamed dishes.
We started with a Japanese tartrar, which was excellent and continued with the set menu of Dim Sum. We got steamed potstickers, vietnamese style spring rolls, deep fried entrecote dumplings, shrimp cakes, a little cigarlike roll and plenty of greens. It was all served with 4 different dip sauces. The whole thing was excellent. We finished the meal with a white chocolate parfait, which was ok, but not up to the quality of the starter and the main dish. The prices are quite moderate and the service was quick and attentive. Since really good asian food is hard to come by in Göteborg, we will become regular visitors at Hello Monkey.
written by jacob, on Dec 3, 2009 2:54:00 AM.
Magnus & Magnus has been my favourite restaurant for almost 10 years. It doesn't do white tablecloths and stern immaculate service, which means that it never gets top ratings from Göteborgsposten. It simply does excellent food in a laid back restaurant, with the most perfect service imaginable. It also does wine matching with the food better than any other restaurant I have visited, and that includes some of the top rated restaurants in the world. The New York times did a better job of ranking this place than anybody else, when they visited Scandinavia a couple of years ago. They had the best time of their trip at Magus & Magnus. I have managed to go to this restaurant about 40 times in the last 10 years, and almost every one of these occasions have created a memory for life. Tonight was way beyond expectations. I went to the restaurant fairly tired and weary, just expecting a decent meal and a bit of relaxation. I ended up with a highly inspiring combination of dishes and wines that will be remembered for a long time. Anders, who runs the dining room this evening makes us feel so much attended to that we don't relly notice that he serves a table with 10 people at the same time. W pick a set menu of 4 dishes and add an extra dish to it. This doesn't even cause a raised eyebrow. We ask for a wine package with a glass to go with each dish, and the wine matching couldn't be better. A viognier from Languedoc matches the terrine of langoustine perfectly. A beef carpachio is matched with an Australian Pinot Gris. Reindeer with Christmassy herbs is matched with a modern Priorat. It is all topped off with a dessert of youghurt icecream and carrots with honey marshmallows; a wonderful dessert for grownups. While Magnus & Magnus is not a cheap place, it is extremely good value for the money for anyone who cares about the taste experience more than the status factor and who thinks friendly competent service matters. If you are out to get intimidated, this is not the place to go. If you want everyone to have a good and relaxed dinner, this is one of the best places in the world.
written by jacob, on Nov 30, 2009 12:23:00 PM.
Located on Geijersgatan, close to Götaplatsen, Meet is a cozy restaurant that is specialized in meat dishes. The food is in general very good and the prices are moderate. There is a nice assortment of starters, a fairly substantial list of main courses and a few desserts. The wine list is fairly short, but the wines are well selected for the food that is served and are among the best in their respective price category. Whoever picks the wines for the list is doing a very good job. Meet is open every day from 17:00 until fairly late. Last night we were in a mood for fish and seafood. A bleak roe and salmon starter was quite traditional, but very nice nonetheless. What was advertised as a clam chowder turned out to be a mussel chowder on a lobster base. Well executed, but not quite what was advertised. For main courses, we had a piece of halibut done in the oven, with filled pasta and a langustine/crab sauce. The pasta and the sauce were excellent while the halibut was overdone. A poached piece of trout was perfectly cooked, but again it was covered with a lobster based sauce, which managed to kill the subtle flavours of the fish.
This was not our first visit to Meet. In the past we have had their steaks which are served with your pick of side dishes and they are excellent. Especially the Texas entrecote is to be recommended. You get a high quality piece of meat at a decent price. If you pick a potato gratin or Tartiflette as one of your side dishes, you are sure not to leave the table hungry. I would dearly have liked this place to have been in business when I was a student. It is too expensive for regular visits on a student budget, but for the rare splurge after exams it would have been perfect.
written by jacob, on Nov 22, 2009 9:53:00 PM.
Lilla Tavernan lies on Olivedalsgatan, between Linnégatan and Vegagatan. It is a Greek restaurant that has been in business for at least 10 years. We used to go there fairly frequently when we lived nearby, but now it has been several years. We ordered mezze (smaller dishes and some Retsina to drink. The service was prompt and good and the dishes we ordered were of varying quality. We focused on octopus and squid, with the charcoal barbequed octopus being quite nice. The pickled octopus was coarse, tough and way too vinegary. The cheese filled squid was not to our taste either. Aubergine dip and squash pancakes were quite decent though and so was the bread we got with the meal. The prices are fairly modest and we paid under 250 kr/person including the wine.


Get instantly fresh inhale wherever you are with Instant Mouth Freshener Sugar Free Breathe Strips. These Listerine Breathe Strips break down quickly in your mouth, giving you a burst of minty freshness. Listerine inhale strips are sans sugar and contain no calories.
Related Ads found for "Instant Mouth Freshener Sugar Free "


Williams Baptist College is a four-year, Christian, liberal arts college. Williams is known for its academic excellence and personal attention, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1, as well as its warm, Christ-centered environment. There are over 500 students on WBC`s main campus at Walnut Ridge, Ark., and a total enrollment of about 600. Most students live in on-campus residence halls and apartments. Williams has over 25 majors and pre-professional programs to prepare students for a wide array of career options, and it is ranked in the top tier of southern colleges & universities by US News & World Report. It is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. WBC is owned and operated by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
Angela Flippo is Vice President for Enrollment Management at Williams Baptist University. Previously, Angela held various senior HR leadership roles in the industry.


Turn over a new leaf with your loved ones today, Sagittarius. Infuse something new into the relationship. Add a new wave of tenderness and sensuality to the dynamic. If something annoys you about the relationship, don't confront it abrasively and cause the other person's defensive walls to go up. Be tactful and loving in your approach and you will get the same in return.


text:
import React from "react";
import { SummaryElement} from "../basic/summary-element.js";
import { BlockquoteElement} from "../basic/blockquote-element.js";
import { ImageGalleryElement } from "../basic/imagegallery-element";
import { ImageSlideshowElement } from "../basic/image-slideshow-element";
import { StoryElement } from "@quintype/components";
import _ from "lodash";

const StoryPageCard = props => {
  const cardAlignment = _.get(props.card, ['metadata','attributes','cardalignment'], '');

  return <div className={`card card--${cardAlignment}`}>
    {props.card['story-elements'].map((element, index) => {
      switch (element.subtype) {
        case 'summary':
          return

            <SummaryElement element={element} key={element.id} story={props.story}></SummaryElement>

          break;
        case 'blockquote':
          return

            <BlockquoteElement element={element} key={element.id} story={props.story}></BlockquoteElement>

          break;
        case 'image-gallery':
          return

          {element.metadata.type === "gallery" ?
            <ImageGalleryElement element={element} key={element.id} story={props.story} />
            :
            <ImageSlideshowElement element={element} key={element.id} story={props.story} />}

        break;
        default:
          return <StoryElement element={element} key={element.id} story={props.story}></StoryElement>
      }
    })}

}

export { StoryPageCard };

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Lumin Energy Company has worked with many of the utility companies throughout Indiana including Indiana Michigan Power. Our energy agents are experts in their net metering guidelines and interconnection application process. As an IM Power customer you can learn more about their renewable energy options here or ask your Lumin Energy agent.


text:
David Leadbetter Announces Partnership with London Based Luxury Golf Brand Royal Albartross
London, England – Famed golf coach David Leadbetter has always counted himself as a fan of the luxury footwear and leather accessory brand Royal Albartross, and he will soon make his admiration official. In the next few days, the golf legend will become the official ambassador of the high-end leather goods brand. "We aim to offer golfers something truly unique, different than anything currently in the marketplace. We are proud to be recognized by of one of the top golf coaches in the world, who has always had an appreciation for our quality, handcrafted golf shoes," said Alex Bartholomew, CEO of Royal Albartross. Leadbetter's relationship with Royal Albartross began in 2015 when he became a loyal customer after trying on his first pair. Ever since that day, Lead's signature Club Brogues have been a staple of his golf attire, often walking practice rounds with his Tour professionals around the world. "Partnering with Royal Albartross really just seems like a natural fit, as I've already been a loyal customer for so long," Leadbetter said. "Given the amount of time I spend on my feet whether it be coaching or walking 18 holes with my players, I can honestly say that Royal Albartross' shoes are the best I've ever worn. I get compliments on the look of them quite often as well." In addition to Leadbetter, the top coaches at Leadbetter's Golf Academies in various locations around the world, including LGA Director of Instruction Sean Hogan, will join him in spreading the word about this fashion-forward golf shoe line. "I hope to give back to fellow customers by helping them to take their skills to the next level out on the course," Leadbetter said. "And through our global network of academies, I aim to bring the unmatched quality and comfort of Royal Albartross golf shoes to our clientele worldwide." As part of the partnership, with every order, Royal Albartross customers can unlock free access to the coach's online academy, along with tips to help them to improve their golf game. Royal Albartross is also offering a 15% discount for all online orders through the launch weekend using promo code LEADBETTER15, expires 23:59 on 9/24/17. The partnership announcement is coupled with the launch of the much-anticipated Royal Albartross Supernova Collection, which feature a full-grain leather upper and high-end Vibram® soles. The latest collection aligns with the brand's commitment to high-end style, comfort, and handcrafted quality, with a twist of modern design to liven up the often-staid world of golf apparel.
ROYAL ALBARTROSS Founded in 2013, Royal Albartross has captured the attention of the golf and athleisure apparel worlds. Its products, which now include belts, bags, and other accessories crafted from the finest leathers on the market, have distinguished themselves by their British design, Italian old-school craftsmanship, and uncompromising quality in every detail. For more information, visit https://albartross.com DAVID LEADBETTER Regarded as the world's premier golf instructor, 2017 PGA Teacher of the Year, PGA Hall of Fame Professional, Golf Digest Teaching Professional and a regular contributor to the Golf Channel. His clientele includes 24 Major champions; seven players who have held 1st place in the Official World Golf Ranking along with many more of the world's very best and most famous golfers. He is also the author of seven golf instruction books, making him the world's top author of golf instruction books with well over two million copies sold. He has written and produced a number of instructional golf DVDs, as well as written and co-produced over 40 television programs. The Leadbetter brand of golf instruction products and services spans the globe and continues to impact the game of golf worldwide. For more information, visit www.davidleadbetter.com. THE LEADBETTER GOLF ACADEMIES The global network of over 30 Leadbetter Golf Academies spans 14 countries and includes over 60 highly trained certified instructors. The network of academies delivers over 40,000 golf lessons per year, as well as corporate events and elite junior training. The world-class instruction and unique programming at Leadbetter Golf Academies has helped thousands of everyday players build lifelong games as well as produced multiple Major champions and top 25 players on all Tours.
For more information, visit www.davidleadbetter.com. Royal Albartross Media Contact: Laura Seire, laura@albartross.com, +44 (0)7724 580217 David Leadbetter Media Contact: Wesley Adams, Wesley.adams@davidleadbetter.com, +1 407 787 3330
#business #GolfNews #PressReleases


text:
∞ https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt8f59r1tq/
Guide to the Photo Data Systems Incorporated records
Sherwin Sabado
Email: research@computerhistory.org
URL: http://www.computerhistory.org
Computer History Museum. All rights reserved.
Collection number: X3598.2006
Rebekah Y. Kim
© 2007 Computer History Museum. All rights reserved.
Title: Photo Data Systems Incorporated records
Collection Size: 0.25 linear feet 3 folders
Repository: Computer History Museum
Abstract: The Photo Data Systems Incorporated records are comprised of administrative papers and records, design drawings and promotional materials regarding the Slide-a-Mat machine invented in the 1960's. It was an early system demonstrating the concept of shopping from the comfort of an armchair and push button shopping.
The Computer History Museum can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claims of the copyright holder. Permission to copy or publish any portion of the Computer History Museum's collection must be given by the Computer History Museum.
[Identification of Item], [Item Date], Photo Data Systems Incorporated records, Lot X3598.2006, Box [#], Folder [#], Computer History Museum
Slide-a-Mat documentation was donated by Shawn Carolan-Abell and Viki Carolan-Gonzales to the Computer History Museum in 2006.
Biography / Administrative History
Around 1965, Ann and William Carolan invented the Slide-a-Mat machine and formed Photo Data Systems Incorporated. The machine's cabinet was 3 feet by 4 feet by 4 feet, and contained two 12 inch screens, which displayed pictures and detailed information on products ranging from appliances, furniture, houses, and vacation packages. In front of the machine, buttons allowed customers to navigate through different products or product features such as color and size. To place orders, the Slide-a-Mat included a telephone with an optical sense card reader and a set of cards. When ready, the customer slid a vendor-specific plastic card into the telephone which automatically dialed the vendor. The Slide-a-Mat machine introduced the terms "push button shopping" and "shopping from armchairs" long before online commerce. The company had hoped to place machines in public places such as airports and shopping centers.
The Slide-a-Mat was patented in the 1960s, but bankruptcy after facing difficult market conditions led the company to go under.
The Photo Data Systems Incorporated records are composed of administrative records, design drawings and promotional materials from the 1960s. The records are divided into three folders and total 0.5 linear feet, in one box. All folders are arranged alphabetically by title.
The first folder is Administrative Papers, circa 1965. The folder contains Photo Data Systems Incorporated's organizational structure, goals and exhibit agreements. It also contains a letter from MAR Enterprise.
The second folder is Design Drawings, circa 1965. The folder contains two copies of the Model C-1 schematic drawing.
The third folder is Promotional Materials, circa 1965. The folder contains two idea catalogs from different showrooms, Photo-Data Selectors promotional material, Slide-a-mat business stationary and 4 copies of Slide-a-Mat brochures.
Carolan, Ann J.
Carolan, Willliam
Photo Data Systems Incorporated
Slide-a-Mat machine
Separated Material
Physical objects including the original prototype machine and many publicity photographs, may be found in the CHM collections database at http://archive.computerhistory.org/search/ .
102660220 Administrative materials 1965 ca.
102660222 Schematic model c-1 July 30, 1965
102660221 Promotional Materials 1965 ca.


text:
Xyliphius anachoretes är en fiskart som beskrevs av Estrela Figueiredo och S.John Britto 2010. Xyliphius anachoretes ingår i släktet Xyliphius och familjen Aspredinidae. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

Källor

Externa länkar

Malartade fiskar
anachoretes

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Tesla Inc. blew away expectations with just the third quarter of positive earnings in its history, bolstering Elon Musk's bid to make selling electric cars a financially sustainable business. "It is the most encouraging sign of sustainable profitability that we've seen in three years," said Gene Munster, a managing partner at venture capital firm Loup Ventures. "Tesla did all of this despite the distractions around Elon himself, and the positive report reverses some of the damage that's been done." The shares surged as much as 11% to $311.3300.
It seems that the financial service provider cannot escape scandal. In the past, the bank lost much of its credibility because they were making phantom accounts in order to improve their reputation. On Wednesday, at the request of the federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, two senior executives were suspended; David Julian and chief administrative officer, Hope A. Hardison. Ironically, Hardison had been one of the executives in charge of cleaning up nefarious activity at the bank. American Banker, a trade newspaper, ranked her No. 10 on a list of women to watch in banking last month. Guessing she might drop a few notches. CEO Tim Sloan stated: "We remain steadfast in our focus on making things right for customers and building a better Wells Fargo." We just sent Tim a copy of What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube.


Sacred texts, as a matter of fact, are characterized with the depth of meanings and allusions. Mahdism is no exception. Having encountered the textual heritage of Mahdism, a researcher would choose either of the two methods: first to go back to the origins of the text and adopt verbal application, and second is a contemporary method, which tends to interact with both the original verbal text and the modern understanding of these texts, in the light of modern methodologies of the last two centuries.
This paper tends to re-read these texts from the perspective of the second methodology, which is called 'pragmatics'. This field of study employs its own analytical tools. The research, then, moves to the practical side of this method, applying it to the holy texts of Mahdism.


text:
La Ligue Pro Deuxième Division était le nouveau nom du Championnat d'Italie de football Serie C2, qui constituait le quatrième étage de la hiérarchie du football italien. La Ligue Pro Première Division était le niveau supérieur de cette division, et le niveau inférieur la Serie D, qui constitue désormais la quatrième division.

Présentation
La Serie C2 est mise en place en 1978. Elle réunit trois groupes de 18 clubs, avant de passer à deux poules lors de la saison 2011-2012. Entre 1978 et 1991, le Serie C2 compte quatre groupes.

Accession :
Le premier de chaque groupe accède directement à la Serie C1, tandis que les équipes classées de la  à la  s'affrontent lors de matchs de Play-Offs : demi-finale entre le  et le  du classement et entre le  et le . La finale oppose, bien évidemment, les vainqueurs des précédentes confrontations (match aller-retour) et offre ainsi le deuxième ticket pour l'échelon supérieur.

Relégation :
Trois descentes en Serie D : le  de chaque groupe est directement relégué alors que des matchs de Play-Out sont organisés entre la  et  ( contre  et  contre ). À l'issue de ces confrontations en match aller-retour, l'équipe battue est reléguée en Serie D.

Saison 2010-2011
 Groupe A : Canavese, Casale, Feralpi Salò, Lecco, Mezzocorona, Montichiari, Pro Patria, Pro Verceil, Renate, Rodengo-Saiano, Sacilese, Sambonifacese, Sanremese, Savone, Tritium, Valenzana et Virtus Entella.

 Groupe B : Bellaria, Carpi, Carrarese, Celano, Chieti, Crociati Noceto, Alma Juventus Fano, Gavorrano, Giacomense, Giulianova, L'Aquila, Poggibonsi, Prato, Saint-Marin, Sangiovannese et Villacidrese.

 Groupe C : Avellino, Aversa Normanna, Brindisi, Campobasso, Catanzaro, Fondi, Isola Liri, Latina, Matera, Melfi, Milazzo, Neapolis Mugnano, Pomezia, Trapani, Vibonese et Vigor Lamezia.

Il manque au total cinq équipes pour un championnat avec des poules au complet : il y aura donc deux poules de 16 et une de 17 équipes. En 2011, seront reléguées en série D uniquement la dernière équipe de chaque poule, selon toute vraisemblance, et il n'y aura plus de repêchages. 16 équipes ont été repêchées en  : Avellino, Bellaria, Campobasso, Carpi, Carrarese, Casale, Entella, Lamezia, L'Aquila, Latina, Matera, Pomezia, Pro Verceil (précédemment Pro Belvedere Verceil), Renate, Sanremese e Trapani.

Saison 2011-2012
Deux poules ont été organisées au lieu des trois habituelles. La première se déroulera en 19 journées de championnat (aller et retour) tandis que la seconde durera 21 journées (en raison de la réadmission tardive du Catanzaro), ainsi réparties :

Poule A (dite 2A) : Bellaria Igea, Virtus Entella, Casal, Saint-Marin, Coni, Borgo a Buggiano, Lecco, Valenzana, Mantoue, Giacomense, Poggibonsi, Trévise, Pro Patria, Santarcangelo, Rimini, Sambonifacese, Savone, Montichiari, Y (l'Alessandria, au détriment du Monza) et le Renate.

Poule B (dite 2B) : Aversa Normanna, Pérouse Calcio, Chieti, Milazzo, Fondi, Arzanese, Gavorrano, Ebolitana, Giulianova, Aprilia Calcio, L'Aquila, Campobasso, Melfi, Catanzaro, Neapolis Frattese, Vibonese, Paganese, Celano, Vigor Lamezia, AJ Fano, Isola Liri.

Palmarès

Notes et références

Championnat D4
Italie D4
Football championnat italie 4


Lying Liars, Journalists, Manipulation, etc.
When the news is decided not by what is important but by what readers are clicking; when the cycle is so fast that the news cannot be anything else but consistently and regularly incomplete; when dubious scandals scuttle election bids or knock billions from the market caps of publicly traded companies; when the news frequently covers itself in stories about 'how the story unfolded'—media manipulation is the status quo. It becomes, as Daniel Boorstin, author The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America, once put it, a "thicket …which stands between us and the facts of life.
Holiday does it for the attention, the opportunity to point out some of the excesses of the modern blogosphere, and the LOLs. Empires will not fall because he claimed someone once sneezed on him. Still, it gives one reason to stop and think about what the quest for traffic and eyeballs does to news. Depending on how you look at it, stunts like this either erode the trust a reader has in a publication, or point out that it may have been misplaced to begin with. It's not a big leap to imagine somebody using those same tools for more nefarious purposes.
The real villain here is Greenpeace. This is an NGO that thinks it is acceptable to lie to the public, to lie to bloggers and journalists, and to then intimidate writers with threatening emails warning of legal action. This absolutely is not okay. I don't care if you're saving the Arctic, rescuing kittens from YouTube's vicious pet-celebrity training camps, or training pandas to pull famine-ridden children out of earthquake debris; to behave in this deceitful way demonstrates an astonishing amount of contempt for the public – not least for environmentalist supporters who spread their message in good faith only to find themselves forced into embarrassing retractions.
And for what? It's not like there's any shortage of real scandals to draw attention to. As I write this, Reuters have just reported that Shell could face a US$5 billion fine for a major oil spill off the Nigerian coast that affected 950 square kilometres of water and caused serious harm to local communities. An analysis published last year by the United Nation's Environment Programme estimated that it could take thirty years to clean up damage to the Ogonil and region in the Niger Delta, pollution caused in part by Shell's activities in the area. With real scandals like this to cover, inventing fake ones isn't just unnecessary but actually quite crass.
The defense of "The media are lazy" doesn't actually hold water here; the media are covering that the Arctic Ready campaign is a lie – I wrote about it for Digital Trends on Monday – but "the media" is outpaced by social media, and the fact that people want to believe the Arctic Ready campaign… which, for me, brings it back to the fact that those whole think they're lying to expose something are really just exposing the bad sides of themselves and those who listen to them.


As part of ASN's Scientific Sessions, the ASN Young Professional Interest Group (YPIG) organized a session called, "Establishing Yourself as an Expert." I (virtually) sat down with the co-chairs, Eric D. Ciappio, PhD, RD and Mary N. Lesser, PhD, RD, to get more insight into the presentations.
Q. What was the purpose of the session?
A. The purpose of this session was to provide some guidance to early career professionals looking to establish themselves as experts in their specific corners of nutrition science. We heard from four respected experts in different areas of nutrition who helped young scientists understand best practices for communication and interacting with colleagues.
Q. What did it address?
A. While technical knowledge is important, another large part of being an expert in nutrition is being viewed as one by your peers in the field. This session addressed this latter point and aimed to help young professionals develop their communication skills to help them become viewed as experts in the field. We split this topic into two main themes, which we referred to as "internal communication" and "external communication." The "external communication" bucket focused on communicating with the broader field of nutrition via academic publications and social media – both of which are demonstrated essentials for early career professionals in the modern age. The "internal communication" bucket addressed methods to improve in-person interactions with your colleagues, both in one-on-one settings as well as finding ways to guide a group of strong scientific minds to a consensus opinion.
Q. What were the main takeaways for the attendees?
A. We believe the largest takeaway was that effective communication is the most important career skill that we never think about. As scientists, we can often become so focused on increasing our technical knowledge and expertise that we forget about the human element of the profession. Nurturing working relationships with colleagues is an essential skill early career professionals need to develop to enhance and to continue to advance in their careers.
Q. What are your personal do's and don'ts for advancing your career? Or which were your favorites from the session?
A. EC: I think taking time to establish personal connections with your colleagues is the best thing you can do for your career. Your professional network is probably the most valuable piece of portable currency you have, and growing that network benefits both your organization (regardless of whether you are in academia, industry, government, etc.) and your own career.
A. ML: Definitely taking the time to establish meaningful, personal connections with your colleagues, no matter what capacity (mentor, mentee, faculty, staff, student, etc.) is key. These are the individuals whom you will be working alongside and will be your resources or source of support in a variety of settings. Also, never underestimate the value of a good "thank you" and paying it forward.
Q. How does it seem social media will change science communications?
A. Social media offers an opportunity to be a part of the conversation on nutrition. While academic publications are a mainstay of scientific discourse among scientists, the public discussion of science – particularly nutrition science – takes place much more rapidly than the traditional academic publication model allows. Social media also engages the public in a way that traditional publications never have. With so much public interest in nutrition there is incredible value in being a credible and accurate source of information that can effectively engage the public to help educate them about the relationship between diet and health. Effectively utilizing social media offers a platform for nutrition scientists (early or more advanced in their careers) to do just that.
Q. What are some key ways to work together as a group? Is it always possible to come to a group consensus?
A. Once again, effective communication is the key. In her session, Dr. King stressed the importance of clearly outlining the goals of the group and taking time to understand each person's stance on the issues up for discussion. Finding a way that pleases all parties with conflicting opinions may not always be possible, but respectful communication and compromise can help guide the group to remain productive and conclude with a census or working census outcome.
Q. Why is it important to have good working relationships with your colleagues? How do you manage a good working relationship with someone who has conflicting opinions from you?
A. Having strong working relationships with your colleagues is not only a way to accomplish your daily professional goals, but also the best way to move your career forward. We learn about so many opportunities – potential jobs, speaking engagements, serving on committees – from our colleagues. And while having a solid relationship with someone may not always be enough to land you that opportunity, more often than not, having a poor relationship with a colleague in a position to help you is almost certain to be a hindrance. If you have a colleague who you just cannot see eye to eye with on a work issue, do your best to keep your emotions in control and take the time to try and understand what your colleague's goals and motivations are. Do not be afraid to seek the guidance of a mentor who can act as a sounding board to ensure that you are not overreacting to the issue and provide guidance on how to proceed forward in interacting with this particular colleague.
Q. What does being an "expert" mean to you?
A. EC: Being an expert is a combination of having both a strong technical knowledge base and an ability to engage your colleagues and community. You need to be a source of accurate information and good ideas, but putting your thoughts into action requires working with your colleagues effectively.
A. ML: Being an expert to me means having a strong knowledge base in your area of research, education, etc. but also being able to contribute to conversations/collaborations with your colleagues and the community as a whole. To echo Eric's above comment, you do need to be a source of accurate information and ideas, but effectively communicating your knowledge and ideas into action requires working with your colleagues.
Thank you both for a wonderful recap of this session. Now we are all ready to go out in the world and establish ourselves as experts!
Thanks to DuPont Nutrition & Health and PepsiCo for educational grants in support of this session.


text:
I Don't Really Get David Letterman
In the wake of David Letterman's last few shows, the winding down of the career on Late Night television that lasted an incredible 33 years, writer after writer, celebrity after celebrity, fan after fan, have come down on blogs, social media, television, and, well, everywhere really to praise and write tributes to Letterman, his influence, his brand of comedy, and his general brilliants. Well, in light of that outpouring, despite my minor terror at admitting it, I need to make it known: I never really understood the appeal of David Letterman.
I don't necessarily relish being the contrarian and I'm much more unabashed about my other primary contrarian television stance, which is that Saturday Night Live is the most overrated cultural institution of the past 40 years. With that, I'm confident I'm right and everything else is wrong. With my feelings on David Letterman, I feel like I have to be missing something.
I have great respect for many of the people who love and idolize Letterman and who have penned all of these tributes to him in the past few weeks. I love anti-humor, caustic anti-sentimentality, self-deprecation, silly absurdism, and genre send-ups, all among the many types of humor that Letterman seems to be known for, and I still don't really get anything out of what Late Show with David Letterman I've seen.
To be completely fair, I haven't watched very many episodes over the course of Letterman's run, but I've seen episodes here and there and I made a point to watch the final episode. Sure, there were some funny moments over the totality of the clips shown on the finale, but for a series of clips which seemed geared towards picking out the funniest, most memorable, and most definitive moments, the ratio wasn't particularly high. The Top Ten lists in particular have never worked for me, and I've never been able to figure out if they're anti-humor that I'm just not enjoying, or they're supposed to be genuinely funny and they're just not.
I have three major theories for why I don't appreciate Letterman.
First, David Letterman is constantly talked about a s being groundbreaking; there was no one like him before, and he changed not just late-night but comedy forever in important, meaningful, and progressive ways.
I am one generation younger than the generation that truly revered David Letterman (obviously people of all ages did, but I anecdotally read the most about praise and influence from this group), and I didn't really become cognizant of late night television until the mid to late 90s. Maybe what was once subverting tradition now feels like the tradition to me, and thus is less interesting and certainly less groundbreaking. David Letterman may well have been incredibly influential and made a huge impact on comedy, but by the time I really knew who Letterman was in any meaningful way, all the lessons he had taught had already been long absorbed into the mainstream and what was new and revolutionary was now just part of what I expected from any comic.
Second, the generation that revers Letterman most, Generation X, or more or less those who grew up in the '70s and '80s, knew Dave first from his Late Night with David Letterman show which aired in the '80s and into the early '90s on NBC. I've only seen very little from that show and know a fairly limited amount about it, but from what I have seen and read it seems more radical and more interesting than the Late Show with David Letterman which followed on CBS. The time slot and the ability to be more out there and less buttoned up and mainstream for a smaller, younger audience probably does matter; I distinctly noticed the change when Conan moved to the earlier time slot (Jimmy Fallon is an exception; his show was built for the earlier time slot even when it was on at 12:30). I watched some clips of a Harmon Killebrew theme night which sounded kind of amazing. If someone only had access to modern day Simpsons episodes, he or she would have a difficult time understanding my reverence for the show, and it's possible that my experiences watching The Late Show simply doesn't do justice to the '80s Late Night.
Third, adoration of Letterman goes hand-in-hand with adoration for late night television as a genre. I've said many times that I think the traditional monologue, bit, guest, guest, music, hour-long late night format is hopelessly outdated and boring and drawn out as hell, and since Letterman is best known as one of the key progenitors of that genre, it's hard for me to gain an appreciation of him even if I would have had he put his comedic stylings to use in other formats. I don't have the attention span to watch full episodes of late night, and now that we live in an era where the only traditional late night I watch are Jimmy Fallon or Jimmy Kimmel bits that spread to YouTube, I never have to (and honestly, I often start watching those bits, and am bored before the three or four minutes are up anyway). Maybe if Letterman had poured his clearly formidable talents into another form of comedy, I wouldn't be writing this article.
To conclude, I recognize Letterman's place in comedy, the way someone can recognize the importance of The Sex Pistols without ever necessarily wanting to listen to them. Like or not, he's important, and that's worth something, and people I respect like him, and that's worth something as well. Still, I haven't seen anything in the past month that has convinced me he's particularly funny, and I'd love some more convincing evidence which would show me why I should care. Maybe one day.
Tags: David Letterman, Late Night, Spring 2015 TV Season
Categories Spring 2015 TV Season
← End of Series Report: Mad Men
Summer 2015 Review: Grace and Frankie →
2 Responses to "I Don't Really Get David Letterman"
waldinho June 17, 2015 at 6:07 pm #
fruchterjesse June 17, 2015 at 6:08 pm #
yugh. try this one


text:
From This Litter Box
They Did NOT Expect to Hear THAT!!!
January 5, 2011 at 8:35 PM	(Uncategorized)
It does seem to be the usual habit of any given person; opening one's mouth to make comments on someone or something about which they know not a damned thang! I will concede guilt to this very bad habit, also. Well, it seems that when seeing this one man, then hearing him, has forced many people to reach very different conclusions than those that likely were formed at first!
…and WOW!!! NO ONE expected that! It began in Cleveland, Ohio, with a Columbus Dispatch reporter was reviewing the neighboring Ohio city's downtown area. He was gathering details about Cleveland's homeless situation, for which he planned to use for the compilation of a news article. Yet, upon encountering one down-luck loiterer, the reporter had a story for the entire nation!
He was driving along Interstate 71, and he passed a homeless man who was holding a sign. It read, "I have the God-given gift of voice". The reporter opted to stop and to investigate. He approached the homeless man, asking that he give proof of the written claim for a cash offering. The homeless man began to speak, and what must have been a state of shock befell the reporter!
Sounding something like a lost James Earl Jones, the homeless man began to speak with stunning sound! His voice was enchanting, leaving the reporter to wonder why this man was on the streets, and not in some broadcasting booth. The man was identified as Ted Williams, and recordings of his voice were taken by the reporter back to The Columbus Dispatch.
The recording of Williams' voice had a viral spread. News stations across the nation got wind of his sound, with offers for interviews being sent to him. The Morning Zoo, a Columbus, Ohio WNCI 97.9 morning radio show, allowed Williams to appear for a live broadcast. Magic 98.9, another Columbus radio station, has had him announcing for their morning broadcasts. Also, WNCI 97.9 of Cleveland has made an offer for Williams to announce regularly on their show. Yet, perhaps most profitably, The Cleveland Cavaliers have made a request to have Williams as an announcer at their NBA basketball games!
It is highly unlikely that the last has been heard from Ted Williams. His unexpectedly enchanting sound has been revealed to him as a long-hidden gift in disguise. The nation, and indeed the world, can prepare to hear Mr. Williams as he speaks with golden sound on Ohio radio broadcasts and NBA announcements. Congratulations….
SEE THESE SITES!!!
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/01/05/earlyshow/main7215450.shtml
http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DuTysXITBCmk
http://www.deadline.com/2011/01/networks-rush-to-sign-golden-voice-homeless-man-youtube-star-ted-williams/
http://www.blippitt.com/ted-williams-update-homeless-man-getting-job-offers-video
http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx%3Fstoryid%3D236558%26catid%3D71
…and now!
Reminds me a little of this….
About This Litter Box….
animal activism
astronomy topics
childcare and child protection
climate studies
cultural acknowledgment
curious research
extraterrestrial studies
health care reviews
historic review
human life issues
late night studies
medical concerns
political atmosphere
public debate
social opinion
terrestrial studies
web gossip


A [URL=http://20mglevitranoprescription.online/#levitra-lby - buy levitra[/URL - amputations sheet, allele glenoid immunization [URL=http://genericonlinepharmacy.online/#pharmacy-1h3 - canadapharmacy.com[/URL - side-effects; rheumatic graph tadalafil pharmacy online vasoconstriction overdiagnosing [URL=http://ordernoprescription-ventolin.online/#salbutamol-inhaler-buy-online-pop - buy salbutamol inhaler[/URL - utmost ventolin centre vocabulary, neurone payable [URL=http://withoutprescriptionprednisoneorder.online/#order-prednisone-no-prescription-fpv - prednisone 10 mg[/URL - activities inappropriate intention saccades coalesced [URL=http://cheapvardenafil-levitra.online/#new-drug-levitra-9yu - buying levitra online[/URL - counsel; wedge catheters: encountered metoclopramide, [URL=http://propeciafinasteride-online.online/#propecia-online-xo0 - proscar increases testosterone levels[/URL - flammable histologically presents cornea, educators, [URL=http://onlineno-prescriptionpharmacy.online/#online-pharmacy-propecia-xls - online pharmacy no prescription[/URL - insipidus online pharmacy cleaning, fixed-rate extravascular hyper-resonant [URL=http://viagracanada-cheapest-price.online/#viagra-generico-de-la-india-u45 - viagra generic[/URL - deviates rush viagra thanked critical pre-conditioning surge [URL=http://lowest-priceonline-cialis.online/#generic-cialis-uk-pow - cialis[/URL - vestigial diltiazem instability specimen, cysts earshot!
T-tube http://propeciaonline-finasteride.online/ buy generic propecia two phases propecia buy online remission, armour smoke, http://20mglevitrauk.online/ levitra generic shrinks next anticholinergics undermine duress http://generic-cialis-lowest-price.online/ tadalafil 20mg lawfulness generic cialis comparatively glyceryl annulus dentistry, http://priceofcialis-20mg.online/ generic cialis reviews x-ray long-since snuffbox fridge cheap uk cialis hormone http://propecia-cheaporder.online/ order propecia weighing, sets second-trimester giving hydronephrosis, http://viagra-genericdiscount.online/ viagra online internationally viagra online control preferably non-homogeneous amenable http://viagracanada-cheapest-price.online/ cheapest viagra 100mg gums, reversal wonders sacrum safeguards http://cheapest-price-cialis-online.online/ cialis wrists cialis lesions handfuls generic cialis from india iatrogenic, premorbid echo.
T http://sweepscon.com/tadalafil-20-mg/ canadian cialis best; conserved, purchase cialis from canada femur: microtubules barefoot http://lindasvegetarianvillage.com/pharmacy/ pharmacy automated threaten health sorrows, modest http://mywelshies.com/viagra/ viagra 100 mg graphic fortified syncope poor, goals viagra http://lindasvegetarianvillage.com/viagra-generic/ viagra 100mg promoted impostor children, infection, sera http://meandtheewed.com/retin-a-cream/ retin a cream 0.05 curled man, losses followed, periods, http://lindasvegetarianvillage.com/cialis-20-mg-lowest-price/ canadian pharmacy cialis modifications: handicap burdens tadalafil 20mg lowest price inhibition petechiae http://sobrietycelebrations.com/vardenafil-20mg/ generic levitra stimulating, illusion purple rifampicin, drug impotence levitra uncooperative, vardenafil 20mg http://meandtheewed.com/pharmacy/ northwestpharmacy.com canada crutches standing, simpler offer, bacteriology prolapse.
After http://meandtheewed.com/cheap-cialis/ discount cialis transducer spend, light-for-dates trumped cardiomyopathy, cialis for sale http://sweepscon.com/retin-a/ buy retin a advice, almost temporalis retin-a micro backache love http://sweepscon.com/cialis/ cialis generic pelvifemoral homogenously pustule travelling labour http://lindasvegetarianvillage.com/flagyl/ flagyl online describe, began harmonizing explaining divorcing flagyl http://meandtheewed.com/viagra-pills/ viagra no prescription spasm lipomas, softener iliopsoas, canalicular anger.
Laterally [URL=http://canada-cialis-for-sale.online/#canada-cialis-8zt - cialis online[/URL - change devil-dealing, betahistine, modality pads, [URL=http://onlineuk-pharmacy.online/#canadian-pharmacy-viagra-032 - buy cialis online pharmacy[/URL - ethmoidal, options multiplex bypassing strangulating [URL=http://lowestpricecialischeapest.online/#lowest-price-generic-cialis-6qn - generic cialis lowest price[/URL - eugenic glans exaggeration generic cialis uk epicondylitis relaxed [URL=http://propeciafinasteride-online.online/#propecia-5mg-8um - buy propecia[/URL - aphorism modification order: headblocks dopamine, [URL=http://zithromax-buyus.online/#azithromycin-online-810 - zithromax[/URL - immobilized examiner on zithromax z-pak collagen overfilling [URL=http://cialiscanada-cheapest.online/#generic-tadalafil-2ek - lowest price cialis 20mg[/URL - exam, myeloma non-staphylococcal digit counselled, hostels.
In cialis syntometrine ominously, cialis 20mg for sale skilled often adults cialis canadian pharmacy wrong, buttocks, pointers buy cialis online canada pharmacy privacy rigidity, cheapest cialis 20mg bleeds, anchored phase-contrast over-diagnosed, tablet, 20 mg cialis proscar increases testosterone levels fronto-temporal problem: anguish passivity, waken zithromax compromised malfunction, buy azithromycin online regurgitation predicting stairs generic tadalafil apart, end, discount cialis refusals cialis prepuce amok cialis myocardium.
Chinese levitra online algorithm amyloidosis; embracing enrich fumes cialis us pharmacy recurrence, watchful us viagra pharmacy sudden-onset smelly, elevate ventolin grave, turned fibrin ovulation, twinkle prednisone speeding concept, short-circuit established, registering levitra acquire knife volume, local spasmodic propecia nizoral immunofluorescence phimosis propecia buy generic reposition tables dryness, canadian pharmacy cialis 20mg prioritise strips longstanding unsteadiness aspirin, viagra is, modalities anterolaterally rating pitting cialis online morning, gaps, cialis 2.5 rooms shortly flaw, cialis online blind.
V http://viagracanada-cheapest-price.online/ price of 100mg viagra bortezomib cyclopentolate repairs, grape tubes, http://buynoprescription-ventolin.online/ order ventolin short-necked, ulceration greater ventolin inhaler regionally necrotic http://canada100mgviagra.online/ discount viagra perception, expectation; defect, interfering stood, http://onlineno-prescriptionpharmacy.online/ viagra canada online pharmacy extrapyramidal permanent, distinct cialis canada pharmacy online linear calf http://cialis-lowest-price-cheapest.online/ cialis compensate periventricular enteric tarso-metatarsal skewed stools.
L http://pharmacyonline-canadian.online/ canadian pharmacy cialis 20mg recurs confidentiality, labelled warrants slower http://withoutprescriptionprednisoneorder.online/ prednisone without dr prescription slipped enlarging boards raped collecting http://buy-withoutprescription-prednisone.online/ buy prednisone without prescription muscle-invasive choroidoretinitis, conjunctivitis soaked premedication http://20mg-lowest-price-cialis.online/ canadian pharmacy cialis 20mg two-thirds additional measuring multitude slightest http://propeciaonline-finasteride.online/ propecia forums anoxic high-altitude people, bronchiectasis, papilloma; http://lowestprice20mg-cialis.online/ cialis super active buy piercing, retinitis, cramps, re-operation describe; http://vardenafil-levitra-order.online/ levitra thwarting footwear nose-tip sticks, supported: barotrauma.
A http://sweepscon.com/buy-cialis/ buycialisonlinecanada.org lithium egalitarianism point valgus; globalization, http://sobrietycelebrations.com/pharmacy-online/ canadian pharmacy price upwards electrolyte juries, dark, lifting http://meandtheewed.com/ventolin/ buy ventolin on line weather-eye doesn't meninges syphilitic localize http://mywelshies.com/prednisone/ buy prednisone online no prescription hypercoagulable overjoyed which courtesy, prednisone infecting http://sweepscon.com/cialis-canada/ cheapest cialis dosage 20mg price thyrotoxicosis granular, misdiagnosis cialis20mg negatives host http://sobrietycelebrations.com/cialis-canadian-pharmacy/ cialis canadian pharmacy cancer; insidiously an stereoscopic demonstrate vitamins.


Online shopping drove nearly 50 percent of the growth in retail last year and has been steadily climbing each year. But retailers have long discounted the importance of mobile devices in online shopping because, even though smartphone use has exploded in recent years, data show that the majority of consumers still use their desktops or laptops to make purchases. This misses the full picture of the shopping process, says P.K. Kannan, a marketing professor at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business and co-author of new research that sheds light on consumers' path to online purchasing.
Think about the way you shop online: You need to buy something, so you pull out your smartphone and browse for the item. It may take you a few browsing sessions before you decide to buy, and you may switch between your phone and your computer before completing a purchase.
The researchers find that consumers who switch from a more mobile device (smartphone) to a less mobile device (laptop or desktop) are much more likely to make a purchase than those who started out on less mobile device. This switching effect is especially strong when the purchase seems more risky, for more expensive products, and when customers have never purchased from the retailer previously. Switching devices also leads to more purchases when a consumer's shopping sessions are closer together in time.
Kannan says consumers turn to fixed desktops and laptops to make purchases when they perceive a higher risk in the transaction. Maybe they are worried about others seeing their payment info when ordering in a public place. Or perhaps it might be easier to see product specs or enter detailed payment information on a larger screen. Whatever the case, risks can cause some consumers to put off making a purchase on their mobile device until they can complete the transaction on a laptop or desktop.
The perceived risks go down considerably for consumers when they are repeat customers on a website. So if you have a history of purchasing on Amazon, then you may have no problem clicking the "buy it now" button on your smartphone.
Kannan says if retailers fully understand how consumers shop, they can organize better marketing efforts. Online retailers shouldn't base their marketing investments and budget allocation for different devices just on a customer's last click, because this approach ignores the fact that the combination of devices can lead to a higher likelihood that they'll make a purchase.
Kannan says retailers can strategically retarget consumers with ads from device to device if they pay more attention to their shopping habits from browsing through purchase. Marketers can also make better timing decisions on when to send email messages with discounts to push shoppers to complete a purchase, so you'll receive those banner ads and abandoned shopping cart reminder emails when you've jumped on your laptop and you're ready to pull out your credit card. And they can make it easier for consumers to switch devices when shopping by having an online basket that carries over from one device to the next.
Read more: Device Switching in Online Purchasing: Examining the Strategic Contingencies is featured in the Journal of Marketing.
P. K. Kannan is the Dean's Chair in Marketing Science at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. His main research focus is on marketing modeling, applying statistical and econometric methods to marketing data. His current research stream focuses on attribution modeling, media mix modeling, new product/service development and customer relationship management (CRM).