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Source: Pioneer Press, St.迷你倉 Paul, Minn.Sept. 05--Former Twins broadcast analyst Jack Morris will return home Friday as radio analyst for the Toronto Blue Jays, who will open a three-game series against the Twins at Target Field.Morris, the Twins' 1991 World Series hero and St. Paul native, will broadcast baseball's postseason for MLB.com.Morris said the Twins文件倉will see an improving Blue Jays team."We've got kids who are trying to make teams next year, so they're playing a little better," he said.Follow Charley Walters at twitter.com/Charley_WaltersCopyright: ___ (c)2013 the Pioneer Press (St. Paul, Minn.) Visit the Pioneer Press (St. Paul, Minn.) at .twincities.com Distributed by MCT Information Services存倉

Source: Portland Press Herald, MaineSept.self storage 05--I've driven by Charlie's Diner in Westbrook, always making a mental note to stop there, a number of times over the past few years. The other day, I finally went there for lunch. I picked up a friend along the way and offered up two simple words: "Trust me."I had a feeling we were in for something good.I'll be honest: Charlie's isn't much to look at either outside or in. But it's certainly clean and tidy, and within a few minutes of arriving, I was right at home.We were greeted by a cheery woman who took our drink orders post-haste, delivered menus and filled us in on the day's specials.Charlie's won me over with four magical words that I always look for in a menu: "Breakfast served all day." I settled on a three-egg omelette with Swiss cheese and spinach along with a side of baked beans ($6.99). I had the option of substituting cheesy hash brown casserole for 99 cents, and I think I'll do that next time, because it sounds incredibly delicious.The omelette was a good-sized affair, and although I'm not sure if the spinach was fresh or frozen, it was delicious. The baked beans also hit the spot, although they couldn't have been hotter. I savored every bite, and left satiated.My satiation was in part due to the generosity of my lunch date. To coin a phrase, a friend with fries is a friend indeed. She ordered off the specials board, and got the fried haddock sandwich with迷你倉coleslaw and a ton of fries for $7.99.When our meals arrived, I was anxious to dig into mine, but also was green with envy at the feast that lay before my friend. The sandwich was hang-off-the-side-of-Fred-Flintstone's car big. She referred to it as a "two-fisted" fish sandwich, and had to cut it in half to tackle it.She said that as far as fish sandwiches go, this was the equivalent of a filet mignon, and the haddock was hot, moist and flaky. Even the roll stood out. As my friend put it so well, "this was not a bargain-basement roll," but rather a "nice-looking and tasting" one.As for the mega-mound of hot and crispy plies that covered her plate, she told me to "help myself," to which I replied, "Oh, I was planning on it!"Charlie's Diner has a comprehensive menu to satisfy just about every craving, from pancakes (three for $6.99) and shepherd's pie ($7.29) to "Our Famous Club" (turkey, ham or chicken salad with bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese and mayo, served on three slices of homemade bread and served with chips and a pickle for $7.99). Plus so much more.If you're in the mood for some good old-fashioned diner food, consider Charlie's. I'm sure glad I finally made it there.The staff of GO anonymously samples meals for about $10.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Portland Press Herald (Portland, Maine) Visit the Portland Press Herald (Portland, Maine) at .pressherald.com Distributed by MCT Information Services文件倉

LONDON, September 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Focused Ultrasound Foundation, Royal Philips, The Institute of Cancer Research, and The Royal Marsden collaborate in center to accelerate progress and establish global standards for focused ultrasound treatment ? enhancing patient care around the world(Photo: photos.存倉prnewswire.com/prnh/20130905/638204 )The Focused Ultrasound Foundation [.fusfoundation.org ] and Royal Philips [.philips.com ] have entered into an innovative public-private collaboration with The Institute of Cancer Research [.icr.ac.uk ], London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. The partnership will create a focal point for ultrasound therapy research at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and The Royal Marsden [.royalmarsden.nhs.uk ] in London under the international Focused Ultrasound Foundation Centers of Excellence [.fusfoundation.org/for-researchers/centers-of-excellence ] Program.The new initiative will create a state-of-the-art resource for clinicians and scientists working on high intensity focused ultrasound [.fusfoundation.org/focused-ultrasound-technology/technology-overview ] therapy, developing clinical evidence in oncology and establishing best practices, treatment standards and protocols. Focused ultrasound concentrates ultrasound energy with high precision on target tissue in the body to thermally destroy tissue. The technology is coupled with image guidance to identify, target and track the treatment in real time. The initiative will launch this autumn with a clinical trial to evaluate treatment of bone metastases in cancer patients. A similar center was established at the University of Virginia in 2009 to advance the use of focused ultrasound, with an emphasis on brain disorders."High intensity focused ultrasound therapy has tremendous potential in oncology and many other key clinical areas," noted Gail ter Haar, DSc., coordinator of the initiative. "To achieve this, we need to collaborate in new ways, establish standards for consistent delivery of treatment and train those who will deliver that care. All of that will be happening here, thanks to the Focused Ultrasound Foundation. We are excited and honored to be a part of the network whose aim is to improve treatment outcomes for patients around the world."The Focused Ultrasound Foundation is the catalyst for the collaboration and its leadership will actively engage with the ICR, The Royal Marsden and Philips to help guide progress towards standard-setting translational and clinical research, training and treatment. In establishing the Focused Ultrasound Centers of Excellence Program, the Foundation brings together the best people and resources at luminary research sites throughout the world in the dynamic multi-disciplinary environment necessary to foster those activities critical to accelerating progress towards better patient outcomes."The new initiative established at the ICR and The Royal Marsden under the Focused Ultrasound Foundation Centers of Excellence Program is an important step forward for the technology," noted Neal F. Kassell, M.D., founder and chairman of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation. "Our Centers of Excellence not only demonstrate exceptional technical and clinical expertise in the field of focused ultrasound, but also contribute to a synergistic network, leveraging expertise and sharing best practices.""Our contribution to the center will help to bring focused ultrasound technology to a higher level of maturity and shape the standard of care for patients around the world," said Falko Busse, General Manager MR-Therapy [.healthcare.philips.com/main/products/mri/systems/sonalleve/index.wpd ] at Philips Healthcare. "The ICR and The Royal Marsden are a perfect choice, being established global leaders in cancer research with an impressive track record of bringing new technologies and approaches to cancer care along with rigorous evidence-based standards. Prof. Ter Haar and her group are pioneers in focused ultrasound therapy and are particularly strong in the standardization necessary for widespread adoption."The center will be led by Prof. Gail ter Haar and Prof. Nandita deSouza. Prof. Ter Haar heads the ICR's Therapy Ultrasound Team. She is a leading physicist in the field迷你倉 having researched the basic science behind the technique, participating in early clinical trials and advancing device development. Prof. deSouza is the new initiative's clinical director. She is the lead academic radiologist at the ICR and The Royal Marsden, with an international reputation in MRI, and has run pilot clinical trials of MR-guided thermal therapies.About the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR)The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes. Scientists and clinicians at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) are working every day to make a real impact on cancer patients' lives. Through its unique partnership with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and 'bench-to-bedside' approach, the ICR is able to create and deliver results in a way that other institutions cannot. Together the two organisations are rated in the top four cancer centres globally. The ICR's mission is to make the discoveries that defeat cancer.For more information, visit .icr.ac.uk.About the Royal MarsdenThe Royal Marsden opened its doors in 1851 as the world's first hospital dedicated to cancer diagnosis, treatment, research and education. Today, together with its academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), it is the largest and most comprehensive cancer centre in Europe treating over 50,000 NHS and private patients every year. It is a centre of excellence with an international reputation for groundbreaking research and pioneering the very latest in cancer treatments and technologies. Since 2004, the hospital's charity, The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, has helped raise over GBP100 million to build theatres, diagnostic centres, and drug development units. Prince William became President of The Royal Marsden in 2007, following a long royal connection with the hospital. For more information, visit .royalmarsden.nhs.uk.About the Focused Ultrasound FoundationThe Focused Ultrasound Foundation was created to improve the lives of millions of people worldwide by accelerating the development and adoption of focused ultrasound therapies. The Foundation works to clear the path to global adoption by coordinating and funding research and educational activities, creating partnerships and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and building awareness of the technology among patients and professionals. The Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that focused ultrasound finds its place as a mainstream therapy for a range of neurological disorders, including Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and stroke as well as uterine fibroids, cancer and other life-threatening conditions within years, not decades. Since its establishment in 2006, the Foundation has become the largest non-governmental source of funding for focused ultrasound research. More information about the Charlottesville, Virginia based Foundation can be found at .fusfoundation.org.About Royal PhilipsRoyal Philips is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2012 sales of EUR 24.8 billion and employs approximately 115,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at .philips.com/newscenter.More information about Philips' activities in MR-therapy and the Sonalleve MR-HIFU system can be found at: .philips.com/sonalleve.Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130905/638204Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130905/638204Royal PhilipsCONTACT: For further information, please contact: Rachel Bloom-Baglin,Philips Healthcare, Tel: +1-978-7609007, E-mail:rachel.bloom-baglin@philips.com; Steve KlinkPhilips Corporate Communications, Tel.: +31-6-10888824E-mail: steve.klink@philips.com; Dr. Claire BithellThe Institute of Cancer Research, Tel: +44(0)207-153-5359Email: Claire.Bithell@icr.ac.uk; Susan KleesFocused Ultrasound Foundation, Tel: +1-434-326-9833Email: sklees@fusfoundation.org自存倉

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept.存倉 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Salt Lake Comic Con (SLCC) today announced that William Shatner and Adam West will take the stage together for the first time in more than 50 years and for the first time in Comic Con history for a Legends Live event.(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130726/LA54141LOGO)Legends Live will be on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 7 pm MST. Shatner and West will interview each other about their lives, their professional careers and the wild twists and turns of their entertaining relationship.Shatner and West began their careers together in 1963. Soon after, Shatner took the role as Captain Kirk on the Star Trek and West took the role as Batman. The rest is history. Their paths have crossed over the years but the two have never appeared on stage together since. Until now!"West and Shatner are two of the most iconic names in the entertainment industry and we're thrilled that they are going to take the stage together at Salt Lake Comic Con for the first time in more than 50 years," said Dan Farr, Show Producer. "This could literally be a once in a lifetime opportunity for fans and an event nobody will want to miss."Shatner played many roles as Kirk, including Star Trek: The Animated Series and the Star Trek feature films. He has written several books telling of his experience as Captain Kirk and being a part of Star Trek. West also played many roles as Batman or roles within a Batman episode. In 1994 West published his autobiography Back迷你倉to the Batcave.For more information about the Legends Live show or to buy tickets, visit the Salt Lake Comic Con website. Salt Lake Comic Con opens September 5, 2013 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.ABOUT SALT LAKE COMIC CON:Salt Lake Comic Con is organized by Dan Farr Productions in partnership with Media One of Utah, a joint operating agreement between the Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News, ABC4 and CW30 of the Nexstar Broadcasting Group and Cumulus Media which includes 5 local radio stations. Dan Farr Productions is an event and marketing group devoted to organizing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium celebrities and brands in the pop culture arena. Dan Farr Productions is dedicated to producing spectacular celebrations of popular culture that lead the market in providing exceptional and rewarding experiences for our consumers, fans, celebrity guests, vendors and partners. Find out more at: .SaltLakeComicCon.com, .mediaoneutah.com..abc4.com/, https://.cumulus.com/.Press Contacts:Jeremy KartchnerSnapp Conner PR(801) 994-9625Jeremy@snappconner.comBryan BrandenburgSalt Lake Comic ConVP of Marketingbryan@slcomiccon.com(323) 517-0669Note to Editors:Salt Lake Comic Con website.saltlakecomiccon.comSalt Lake Comic Con on Facebook.facebook.com/saltlakecomicconSalt Lake Comic Con Legends Live ticketssaltlakecomiccon.com/legends-live/Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130726/LA54141LOGOSalt Lake Comic ConWeb site: .saltlakecomiccon.com/自存倉

HONG KONG, Sept.儲存 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tai O Heritage Hotel Hong Kong, revitalised from the Old Tai O Police Station built in 1902, has been awarded by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, with the Award of Merit at the 2013 Asia-Pacific Awards in Cultural Heritage Conservation on 3 September 2013.(Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130905/HK74724 )(Logo: .prnasia.com/sa/2013/09/05/20130905173330875115.jpg )Initiated and operated in a non-profit social enterprise business model by Hong Kong Heritage Conservation Foundation Limited (HCF), Tai O Heritage Hotel Hong Kong was opened in February 2012. Graded as a Grade II historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board in 2010, the 111-year-old colonial architecture had been transformed successfully from the Old Tai O Police Station to a nine-room heritage boutique hotel in the 400-year-old scenic, culture-rich and charming fishing village of Tai O.This latest international UNESCO award bestowed on Tai O Heritage Hotel Hong Kong is the highest honour a participating project has ever received under the current Hong Kong SAR Government Development Bureau's Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme. The Hotel has been favourably commended by the prestigious panel of jury consisting of 8 international conservation experts."Through a pioneering public-private initiative undertaken through the Hong Kong SAR Government's Revitalisation Scheme, the once abandoned Tai O Police Station has been given a new lease on life as a heritage hotel. The project is particularly commendable for its involvement of local community members and former occupants of the building through an extensive cultural mapping effort that has greatly informed the restoration work and helped reinvigorate the distinctive character of the heritage property. Enhanced social and economic opportunities provided by the building's new use ensure the long term viability of this historic landmark," complimented by Mr Tim Curtis, Chief of Culture Unit, UNESCO Bangkok.Inspired by the worldwide successful practices, the award-winning Tai O Heritage Hotel Hong Kong has put together an innovative and committed long-term strategy and community involvement-cum-eco-tourism programme. Embarked on an 18-month dynamic theme of 'I Love Tai O' rolled out since its opening, Tai O Heritage Hotel Hong Kong has received over 275,000 visitors from the end of February 2012 to the end of August 2013, surpassing 200% of the yearly target of 66,000 visitors set by the Government. With this latest addition to the list, it has received a total of 14 accolades, recognising its devotion in heritage conservation, service excellence and corporate social responsibility.Dedicated effort has been shown on both hardware conser新蒲崗迷你倉ation led by architectural consultants, interior designers and landscape experts to conserve extensively the Old Tai O Police Station's original architecture and significance, as well as the software conservation effort by engaging the Hong Kong community, overseas travellers, conservation enthusiasts harmoniously at large while enhancing social and economic opportunities provided by the conserved heritage boutique hotel.A total of 47 entries were received for the 2013 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation which presented a wide range of building typologies from 16 countries in the region. This year, the jury awarded one Award of Excellence, three Awards of Distinction, six Awards of Merit and two Honourable Mentions.The jury highly commends the achievements of Tai O Heritage Hotel Hong Kong and encourages the committee to continue to share the lessons learned from the project to encourage heritage conservation efforts in Hong Kong and throughout the Asia-Pacific Region.About The Hong Kong Heritage Conservation Foundation Limited (.hkheritage.org)The Hong Kong Heritage Conservation Foundation Limited is a non-profit organisation set up by the Ng Teng Fong family in March 2008. The primary objectives of the company are to revitalise and maintain heritage buildings, as well as to promote the conservation and appreciation of heritage and historic places and their importance in the life of the community. The management team of the organisation has solid experience in heritage revitalisation and participated in a number of heritage projects in Singapore, including The Fullerton Hotel, The Fullerton Waterboat House, Clifford Pier and Far East Square.About Tai O Heritage Hotel Hong Kong (.taioheritagehotel.com)Perched on a small hill of the waterfront sidewalk of Shek Tsai Po Street, Tai O Heritage Hotel Hong Kong, graded as a Grade II historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board, has been conserved and transformed from the century-old Tai O Police Station constructed in 1902, a historic landmark in the culture-rich Tai O fishing village on Lantau Island. Surrounded by lush greenery, it is now home to nine colonial-style rooms, Heritage Interpretation Centre and a glass-roofed open view restaurant, Tai O Lookout.Media EnquiryEmily Wu Tel: +852-2738-2320Email: emilywu@hkheritage.orgJoanna Luk Tel: +852-2738-2362Email: joannaluk@hkheritage.orgTai O Heritage Hotel Hong KongAddress: Shek Tsai Po Street, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong KongTelephone: +852-2985-8383Fax: +852-2985-8881 Email: info@taioheritagehotel.com Website: .taioheritagehotel.com Facebook: taioheritagehotelPhoto: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130905/HK74724PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.comTai O Heritage Hotel Hong KongWeb site: .hkheritage.org//.taioheritagehotel.com//mini storage

Source: Detroit Free PressSept.儲存 05--I'm never prepared for beauty. My mind can't retain its details, so the full impact surprises me every time I see a perfect sunset, Van Gogh's "Cafe Terrace at Night" or Ingrid Bergman in "Casablanca."The three-star 2014 Porsche Cayman S packs that sort of visual impact. The third generation of Porsche's mid-engined sports car's curves and proportions create what may be the most beautiful shape on wheels.The two-seater is nearly mechanically flawless. Engineers must gaze at its spec sheet with the same wonder I feel when I trace the shape of its fenders.The Cayman -- all-new for 2014 -- is probably the purest example of what Porsche believes a sports car should be. As the 911 has grown larger, heavier and more luxurious, the Cayman slipped into its role as the most lithe and agile Porsche.The new Cayman is longer, quicker and more powerful than the previous model, but also lighter and more fuel-efficient.Prices for the 2014 Porsche Cayman start at $52,600. All models come with Porsche's horizontally opposed six-cylinder boxer engine. The base Cayman's 2.7-liter engine produces 275 horsepower and 213 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard. Moving up to Porsche's seven-speed dual-clutch automatic raises the price to $55,800.The more powerful Cayman S has a 3.4-liter engine. It produces 325 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. It costs $63,800 with the manual and $67,000 with the dual-clutch. Porsche calls its dual clutch, which is among the best in the industry, PDK. That's short for Porsche Doppelkupplung, German for dual-clutch.I tested a Cayman S with the manual transmission, navigation system, hands-free phone capability, a red leather interior and Burmester audio system. It stickered at $87,795. All prices exclude destination charges.The Cayman S competes with two-seat sports cars like the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Jaguar XK, 2013 Audi TT RS and sporty 2+2 coupes like the BMW 640i and Infiniti G37 新蒲崗迷你倉PL.The Cayman I tested lacked a few features I'd expect at this price, including voice-recognition and the ability to stream music from Bluetooth devices. In lieu of voice-recognition, the driver can make phone calls using a touch screen in the center stack to scroll through the names in your phone book. It's a process that takes your eyes off the road.A cupholder that folds out of the dash intrudes on the space in front of the touch screen, making it harder to use.The interior offers plenty of room, and the two trunks in the front and rear always amaze observers who think a car this lovely and fast cannot be practical.The sport seats in the car I tested were supportive and comfortable during a long drive that took me from Michigan to the Tail of the Dragon, a snaky stretch of road in the Tennessee hills. The leather-covered armrests could've used more padding for long drives.Concerns like that recede when you activate the Sport Plus setting, listen to the exhaust note and hurl the Cayman S down a sinuous road. The variable-ratio steering ramps up perfectly for fast, tight turns. Road-hugging 19-inch tires and the Cayman's low center of gravity and good weight distribution help the car grip the road securely.The Cayman and Cayman S are less powerful than many of their competitors, but they're also very light. That equates to an exhilarating 0-60 m.p.h. time of 4.7 seconds for an S with the manual transmission. The EPA rates the Cayman S that I drove at 20 m.p.g. in the city, 28 on the highway and 23 combined.The 2014 Cayman S is surely among the loveliest cars you'll ever see. That it's also fast, efficient and fun is a reminder of why Porsche has been one of the world's great sports car companies for decades.-- Mobile app users: Tap here to view Mark Phelan's video review of the 2014 Porsche Cayman S and tap here to see the photo gallery.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Detroit Free Press Visit the Detroit Free Press at .freep.com Distributed by MCT Information Servicesmini storage

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept.self storage 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/-- Stan Lee, comics legend and co-creator of some of the most iconic comics and superheroes, will make a one-day appearance at Salt Lake Comic Con on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Mr. Lee will offer a panel and be on hand to sign autographs and take pictures with attendees.(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130726/LA54141LOGO)Known to millions as the man whose super heroes propelled Marvel to its preeminent position in the comic book industry, Mr. Lee's co-creations include Spider-Man(TM), The Incredible Hulk(TM), X-Men(TM), The Fantastic Four(TM), Iron Man(TM) and Avengers(TM), as well as hundreds of others. He currently remains Chairman Emeritus of Marvel, as well as a member of the Editorial Board of Marvel Comics."We couldn't be more excited that Mr. Lee will be attending the inaugural Salt Lake Comic Con," said Dan Farr, Show Producer. "We appreciate that he'd find the time in his busy schedule to attend. We're so grateful that Lou Ferrigno, a long-time Stan Lee friend, was able to express his enthusiasm for Salt Lake Comic Con and what we've been able to accomplish so far and convince him to be a part of this event.""Comic Con is one of the greatest conventions in the world and it wouldn't be the same without having my good friend and industry icon attend the Salt Lake Comic Con," said Lou Ferrigno. "Stan is the one of the main reasons I am the person I am today not just because I played the Hulk, but because I read the Hulk comic books as a child and that helped me envision who I wanted to be when I was older."Mr. Lee is currently the Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of POW! Entertainment, a multimedia entertainment company based in Beverly Hills, CA, which he founded with production partner Gill Champion and business affairs 迷你倉artner, the late Arthur Lieberman. POW! has created numerous new characters and stories in areas including publishing, film, TV, reality, stage, documentary, and multimediaIn addition to his comic creations, Mr. Lee has made cameo appearances in many of the Avenger and Spider-man movies and will be one of the more than 100 playable characters in the upcoming LEGO Marvel Super Heroes video game.For more information about Salt Lake Comic Con or to buy tickets, visit the Salt Lake Comic Con website. Salt Lake Comic Con runs September 5-7, 2013 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.ABOUT SALT LAKE COMIC CON:Salt Lake Comic Con is organized by Dan Farr Productions in partnership with Media One of Utah, a joint operating agreement between the Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News, ABC4 and CW30 of the Nexstar Broadcasting Group and Cumulus Media which includes 5 local radio stations. Dan Farr Productions is an event and marketing group devoted to organizing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium celebrities and brands in the pop culture arena. Dan Farr Productions is dedicated to producing spectacular celebrations of popular culture that lead the market in providing exceptional and rewarding experiences for our consumers, fans, celebrity guests, vendors and partners. Find out more at: .SaltLakeComicCon.com, .mediaoneutah.com, .abc4.com/, https://.cumulus.com/.Press Contacts:Jeremy KartchnerSnapp Conner PR(801) 994-9625Jeremy@snappconner.comBryan BrandenburgSalt Lake Comic ConVP of Marketingbryan@slcomiccon.com(323) 517-0669Note to Editors:Salt Lake Comic Con website.saltlakecomiccon.comSalt Lake Comic Con on Facebook.facebook.com/saltlakecomicconPhoto: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130726/LA54141LOGOSalt Lake Comic ConWeb site: .saltlakecomiccon.com/文件倉

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Source: The Miami HeraldSept.迷你倉新蒲崗 05--Carnival Corp. is pouring more than $180 million into new technology to clean fuel exhaust on roughly a third of its fleet in an effort to meet strict air pollution standards off North American coasts that go into effect in 2015.The Miami-based cruise ship company will announce the plan Thursday along with the Environmental Protection Agency, which along with the U.S. Coast Guard and Transport Canada is supporting Carnival's efforts to develop and install dual filtration and scrubbing devices on 32 ships. The EPA will allow Carnival to use standard fuel at sea while it tests the equipment rather than forcing the company to burn cleaner but more expensive fuel on the ships included in the program.The move could open the door for Carnival to return ships to ports that is has recently announced plans to abandon due to fuel costs, including Baltimore and Norfolk.While Carnival hasn't yet identified all 32 ships to test the technology, they will come mostly from brands that spent a significant part of their time in waters around the U.S. and Canada: Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises. Two Cunard Line ships will also be included."It means that we're going to be able to burn more economical fuel with a better environmental impact," said Tom Dow, the company's vice president of public affairs. "The outcome's better, the cost is less. But in order to get there, you've got to commit a significant amount of time and money and effort to develop these things."Dow said the company's fast-paced plan -- installing more than 100 devices between 2014 and 2016 -- is meant to show the approach is commercially viable. While so proprietary now that Carnival wouldn't even reveal its development partner, the technology is eventually expected to be available to other cruise companies."There's no doubt that Carnival is going big and they're going fast, which I think demonstrates their faith in this technology solution," said Christopher Grundler, director of the EPA's office of transportation and air quality.Carnival's plan is the latest -- and largest -- announced by North American cruise companies, which are working to ensure they can comply with International Maritime Organization requirements that limit the sulfur content in fuel near shore. The new standards limit large oceangoing ships to fuel that contains a maximum of .1 percent sulfur by 2015 in specified zones that extend up to 200 miles from North American shores. The restricted area off South Florida is significantly smaller because of its proximity to the Bahamas.An earlier phase of the crackdown, which limited sulfur to 1 percent, went into place in August of 2012.A few other zones exist worldwide, including in the Baltic and North seas, but popular cruise destinations such as Australia, Asia, Mexico, the Mediterranean and most of the Caribbean are not covered by such restrictions. (The area surrounding Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands will get its own zone in 2014.) By 2020, a global standard that places a limit of .5 percent sulfur will be in effect.The EPA says air pollution from large marine vessels damages the environment and causes public health problems.By 2020, the agency says, compliance with the emission control area standards are expected to annually reduce harmful nitrogen oxides by 320,000 tons and sulfur oxides by 920,000 tons -- an 86 percent reduction. A decade after that, the agency forecasts that reductions associated with the emissions rules will prevent between 12,000 and 31,000 premature deaths."It would not be an understatement to say that the establishment of this zone around North America has been one of the most important environmental programs迷你倉出租EPA has put into place in the last 10 years," Grundler said. For now, all cruise lines that sail in ocean waters covered by the Emission Control Area, or ECA, are in compliance, according to the EPA. Most are simply buying and burning lower-sulfur fuel, despite the additional cost.The real challenge, cruise lines and observers say, will be in January 2015, when the standards become significantly more strict -- and the already high cost of compliant fuel could potentially increase."There's no silver bullets here," said Tony Peisley, a cruise industry analyst based in the UK. "The cruise industry, one way or another, it's going to cost them."But the benefit, Peisley said, is that with the cruise and freight shipping industries affected, the motivation to find or develop cost-effective solutions is great. He believes the most likely and immediate option is in devices that "scrub" exhaust of the nasty parts."You can use the cheap rubbishy fuel that they've been using and this filters out all the emissions stuff," he said. "That has to be the solution if they're not going to use the more expensive fuel -- which they don't want to do."Already, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it will install scrubbers on its two new Breakaway Plus ships, coming in 2015 and 2017. And Pride of America, which spends all its time in the ECA that surrounds Hawaii, is having scrubbers installed now with plans to use them by the end of the year."It's not something you just slap into place," said Dan Farkas, the Miami-based cruise line's senior vice president and general counsel. "They are huge."Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., also based in Miami, has gotten the thumbs up from the EPA to average the low-sulfur emissions from eight ships with gas turbine-powered engines with ships that burn regular fuel. The company has also received exemptions to test scrubber technology on six ships, including the massive Oasis and Allure of the Seas.Rich Pruitt, Royal Caribbean's associate vice president of safety and environmental stewardship, said the company is "bullish" on the prospects, but emphasized the massive and complicated undertaking to install scrubber devices on existing ships."It sounds easy until you start doing it," he said. "It's technically challenging."While Carnival has previously announced in earnings calls that it planned widespread installation of scrubbers on its fleet, the company did not disclose that it was developing technology that had not previously been used on ships. The devices will both remove sulfur from the exhaust but also filter out particulate matter and black carbon, the company said.The EPA's Grundler emphasized that the program is still in a trial phase, thought the agency is optimistic based on early results from a trial on Cunard Line's Queen Victoria."If the first ships prove out very well, it would not surprise me if Carnival accelerated their schedule," he said. "Conversely, if it doesn't work out, the permit will have a provision to end this trial. This is very much a demonstration program."During the three-year period, Carnival has agreed to use clean shore power or the lowest-sulfur fuel while in port. And the company must provide detailed reports to authorities as the program moves forward.David Pettit, a senior attorney at the National Resources Defense Council who handles air quality issues, said that while he is skeptical scrubbers will provide the compliance solution, only the end result matters."Our bottom line is if they figure out something that works, and the emissions are under the limit, I don't care how they do it," he said.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 The Miami Herald Visit The Miami Herald at .miamiherald.com Distributed by MCT Information Services迷你倉

Microsoft and Nokia have agreed to tie the knot in a US$7.迷你倉2 billion (HK$56.16 billion) ceremony. The marriage brings Microsoft not only Nokia's mobile devices arm, but also the homecoming of its former senior executive Stephen Elop. The union is a good news for Nokia investors who have been watching their shares coming under pressure during Elop's three-year reign. After the Microsoft deal was announced, Nokia stock jumped 35 percent. If the acquisition of Nokia's mobile device operation is a major step in Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer's plan to take the software giant into the fierce battlefield of smartphones, the market is watching with skepticism. Following the announcement, Microsoft shares plunged 5 percent. The market concern is understandable. As a Johnny-come- lately, it's highly doubtful that Microsoft can carve out a meaningful piece of the pie now dominated by Samsung and Apple. Microsoft must also be aware that even other big brands that arrived ahead of it are struggling to secure a foothold. Does Ballmer have any tricks up his sleeve? It's a legitimate question. To consummate the deal, Nokia's chief executive Elop will return to Microsoft upon completion of the merger to head the mobile devices unit. Ballmer, who is retiring next year, was cagey when asked if Elop would succeed him as Microsoft's Big Kahuna. Nevertheless, there's no doubt Elop will be a top contender for the post. It's small wonder the Finnish 儲存edia was angry, with some even labelling Elop as the "Trojan Horse" of Greek mythology infamy at Nokia. While it's unlikely the claim can be proven, it's a fact that over the past three years, the market value of Nokia has more than halved. The Finns are naturally hurt at seeing Nokia - their national pride and joy - being sold for a lousy US$7.2 billion. Having said that, it would be unfair to blame Elop for all the woes at Nokia. Ten years ago, the brand was still the mobile phone of choice for many users. But the lofty perch also blinded the Finnish giant to the market shift from traditional models to smartphones. A failure to recognize the extent of the threat posed by the iPhone and its subsequent Android competitors early enough precipitated its demise in today's tough mobile phone market. It was like a dinosaur with no ability to react swiftly to environmental changes. It's fine to have good hardware, but that alone can't carry the day. It's even more important to acquire the soft power. In the smartphone market, applications have taken over as the soul. Technology has undeniably and fundamentally transformed the way of modern life. Once again, we can see in Nokia the universal truth of natural selection. Only those who can embrace and adapt to change will survive. Anybody failing that has no choice but to bow out of the stage. It's a lesson for all of us. We can't be complacent with what we have today, but must create for tomorrow. 新蒲崗迷你倉

Source: Milwaukee Journal SentinelSept.迷你倉新蒲崗 04--Mark Taylor became president and chief executive officer of Columbia St. Mary's in February 2011 and oversees a health system with 4,500 employees, hospitals in Milwaukee and Mequon, 62 clinics and revenue of $702.5 million in its fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.Columbia St. Mary's is part of Ascension Health, the country's largest nonprofit health system. Ministry Health Care became part of Ascension Health this year and Ascension now is the second-largest health system in Wisconsin.Taylor also is chairman of the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership, a coalition that is overseeing efforts to help people enroll for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Its members include the chief executives of the five health systems in Milwaukee County, the Medical College of Wisconsin, community health centers as well as city, county and state health agencies.He recently talked to the Journal Sentinel about the changes ahead for health care. Here is an edited transcript of the interview.Q. You are heading the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership, which is taking the lead in helping people sign up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act. What are some of the challenges ahead in helping people understand the pending changes?A. It has the character a little bit like peeling the proverbial onion. As you go deeper and deeper into the detail, you start realizing the complexity of hundreds of thousands of people going through a pretty complex transaction -- namely picking out an insurance plan.Q. What are some of the initiatives?A. There are regional enrollment networks -- some 11 of them throughout the state -- organized and deployed through the Department of Health Services. In our region, the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership is working as a consortium, sharing best practices, providing information to the different health systems, coordinating activities. The partnership also is reaching out to grass-roots groups that range from churches to civic organizations to other nonprofits to help inform people about the process and where and how they go about enrolling for coverage.The Wisconsin Hospital Association has convened a special task force -- the Enrollment Action Council -- that I am co-chairing with Therese Pandl (the chief executive officer of the eastern Wisconsin division of Hospital Sisters Health System, which has hospitals in Sheboygan and Green Bay).Each of the individual health systems across the state -- frankly across the country -- are engaged in their own initiatives, such as training certified enrollment counselors so they can assist people in signing up for coverage and informing and training people, from the receptionist to the person who answers the phone for billing questions. All these people need to have a working knowledge of how people can be enrolled in the new coverage that is available.Q. Do you think these efforts will be up to the challenge?A. When health systems align to do something, it gets done. We won't meet a standard of enrolling everyone. There will be stories of where people fall through a crack. But there is a strong sense of shared work. The different health systems and others across the state are coming together, saying we迷你倉出租need to help these individuals figure out a very complex process.Q. What's your take on the Affordable Care Act?A. We did, and continue to, support the Affordable Care Act. We believe it is the right public policy. It is taking us in the right direction. Access to health care is a social justice, and it is a position that has been held by Columbia St. Mary's and Ascension for a long time.That being said, it isn't just that we support it verbally. It means that when it comes to doing the work to make access to health care not just a possibility but a reality in this country, we mount up the leadership and resources to make that happen.To make the Affordable Care Act work, we also have to re-engineer -- retool -- our health care delivery system, and that is work we are very busy about here at Columbia St. Mary's.It involves a substantial transformation of the operating model that we hold and use to deliver care.Q. What will that transformation entail?A. Health care historically has been perceived as being located at the hospital. It is the site of the most dramatic moments. But the reality is most of health care takes place in physician clinics. It always has.We are changing true north for health care and have to retool not just Columbia St. Mary's but essentially all the delivery systems we have in this country. What we have done at Columbia St. Mary's, and what's happening with others across the country, is getting much closer clinical integration and alignment.In our role at Columbia St. Mary's, we need to stop seeing ourselves as an acute care hospital that happens to have clinics and see ourselves as a delivery system where the locus of care is actually in the physician's office, not in the hospital.Q. How are you positioning Columbia St. Mary's for the changes ahead?A. There are enough models out there and decades of experience around population-based care that describe the right organizational model. I can predict with some reasonable certainty a 20% to 30% drop of inpatient admissions.Frankly, that is good, because hospitals are expensive and dangerous places to be. And while the care is essential, absolutely essential, for acute care, the hospital is not a spot you want to be for that routine care.When you get the engagement of physicians and other practitioners looking at the same data with the same intent of improving the delivery of care across the whole system, quality improves dramatically and costs go down. That's a pretty attractive model.Q. How long will it take to retool that economic model and realign the incentives in the health care system?A. The challenge is the payment environment for health care is so fragmented right now that you almost have to go from type of payer to type of payer to determine how long that will take. When it hits 30%, that is the tipping point. That is when it will change how care is delivered.If I was to guess, I would say it is a decade out before we get to that tipping point. That said, we are not waiting. The care is so much better and the cost is so much better, we in good conscience can't wait.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Visit the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel at .jsonline.com Distributed by MCT Information Services迷你倉

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Source: The Monitor, McAllen, TexasSept.迷你倉出租 05--MCALLEN -- The City Commission recently rekindled discussions about building an Embassy Suites near the Convention Center, about six months after the hotel deal collapsed.Long-running negotiations -- then-Mayor Richard Cortez inked the original Embassy Suites agreement on Dec. 27, 2007 -- between the Commission and McAllen Skyline Ltd. stalled during early January, when disagreements over city incentives, including property tax breaks, hotel tax rebates and a land deal proved intractable.Not long afterward, City Commissioner Scott Crane said McAllen might take another look at the Embassy Suites project and casually mentioned that possibility to the development company."We have been contacted several times in the past month, both directly and indirectly, about attempting to resume talks with the city about our building an Embassy Suites hotel at the Convention Center," said developer Larry Fallek, writing to Mayor Jim Darling on June 26. "I do not know if we could ever reach a workable arrangement with the city over such a large and expensive project such as this; but without ever being given the opportunity in the past to discuss it directly with the mayor or Commission, we cannot attempt to offer a迷你倉y suggestions on how to resume discussions."The Monitor obtained the email from Larry Fallek to Darling through a public information request.Both Crane and Michael Fallek, a partner at Boulevard Development, confirmed the preliminary talks, but emphasized they haven't progressed to actual negotiations.The Commission apparently started discussing the Embassy Suites project again under the code name "Project Magnet." Records from the McAllen Development Corp. list Project Magnet among the city's newest economic development projects with the notation: "Larry Falleck (sic) request for resume talks on Embassy Suites."All four regularly scheduled Commission meetings during July and August included Project Magnet on the executive session agenda.McAllen opened the $62.2 million Convention Center hoping major trade and industry conventions -- along with business travelers ready to spend money -- would visit the Rio Grande Valley. Without an adjacent hotel, though, the Convention Center struggles to attract major meetings and McAllen subsidizes the operation with hotel taxes.dhendricks@themonitor.comCopyright: ___ (c)2013 The Monitor (McAllen, Texas) Visit The Monitor (McAllen, Texas) at .themonitor.com Distributed by MCT Information Services儲存倉

Source: Detroit Free PressSept.儲存倉 05--Michigan is acting like the jilted girlfriend. Hell hath no fury like a football rival scorned.In U-M's eyes, Notre Dame is scared. The Irish are blasphemous. They're a traitor to storied tradition.But if Michigan stopped sniveling long enough, it would realize that losing Notre Dame after 2014 is a blessing for a program that desperately needs a stronger Sun Belt presence. The Wolverines must have a bigger recruiting footprint in those national regions that consistently produce the best football talent -- the Southeast, Texas and California.Scheduling the occasional September road game against a quality SEC, ACC or Pac-12 opponent would accelerate the Wolverines toward that objective. I'm not so sure that playing SEC middle-of-the-pack Arkansas in 2018-19 achieves that purpose. But it's a starting point.Michigan should play LSU. It should play Georgia. It should play Florida State or Stanford.Pick one. Get it done.With a new playoff beginning next year that likely will expand in coming years, there's no longer that hesitancy in playing a treacherous road game in the opening weeks because a single September loss shouldn't prove fatal. A football playoff selection committee will look more favorably upon those teams willing to play tougher nonconference opponents -- the same as the NCAA basketball tournament selection committee.But right now Michigan is ticked off at Notre Dame because the Irish spurning the Big Ten for the ACC is an admission of the harsh realities of modern championship college football. Michigan thought it had a loyal partner in Notre Dame, two traditional Midwestern brands that stood together against the rising tide of relevant football redistricted to the south and west.But Notre Dame basically said it doesn't need Michigan. There's little far-reaching value in playing the Wolverines regularly. And that hurt Michigan's feelings.Notre Dame is smart. It knows that scheduling five ACC opponents every year guarantees the Irish 迷你倉價錢egular visits to the talent-rich states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia, as well as their annual trip to California to play USC or Stanford.Notre Dame is separating itself from Michigan, forcing the Wolverines to take a more critical look at its nonconference choices. That should help them once they stop pouting.With Notre Dame off the books following next season, the Wolverines are left standing with Utah, Oregon State, UNLV and Brigham Young on the September docket in 2015. Contracts for these games usually are signed several years before they're played. But if there's an escape clause, Michigan should consider it.Can you imagine how huge a national attraction it would be having a strong SEC team or USC coming to Ann Arbor?It would dwarf the manufactured national importance of Notre Dame vs. Michigan, an encounter that generally appeals more to the blue hairs and graybeards fondly remembering the days when only two games were televised nationally every weekend.Ohio State recently scheduled Texas and USC during a four-year period. Michigan State is getting a home-and-home series with Alabama and Oregon.Where's Michigan?Instead of complaining bitterly about love lost, Notre Dame's abandonment should inspire the Wolverines to seek far better possibilities elsewhere.Contact Drew Sharp: dsharp@freepress.com. Follow him on Twitter @drewsharp.Beat writer Mark Snyder will answer your questions about U-M in a live chat at 9 a.m. Friday at freep.com/sports. Submit early questions here. Then come back Saturday for Anthony Odoardi's live blog of the U-M vs. Notre Dame game. And submit questions now for Monday's noontime chat with former U-M basketball player Josh Bartelstein.Columnist Jeff Seidel will answer your questions about all things Detroit sports in a live chat at 11 a.m. Friday at freep.com/sports. Submit early questions here.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Detroit Free Press Visit the Detroit Free Press at .freep.com Distributed by MCT Information Services迷你倉

BET SHEMESH, Israel, Sept.self storage 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Too many online pharmacies are faceless. They promise low prices from anonymous locations; their mailing addresses are often PO boxes. It makes one wonder, with a low quality website, what other shortcuts do these sites take?(photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130904/MN73790)IsraelPharm.com is the premiere web pharmacy, and the difference is as clear as an alpine lake. Approved by Israel's ministry of health, and operating out of a clear headquarters, it's innately trustworthy; and that's before you get to the low prices on Androgel and Motilium. If customers want low t treatment, they want a trustworthy team, and IsraelPharm has it.Israelpharm's team comes from all over the world. Managing pharmacist Saul Kaye is from Perth, Australia. Stuart Forman, leader of the sales and marketing team, is from Teaneck, New Jersey. IT manager Yoni is from New York, pharmacist Sagit Malka is from Morocco. Mrs. Elbez is from Algeria via France, Yossi Billyak is from England's capital, and Moriah Rabin is Israeli. One can imagine how exciting the lunchroom conversations can get!While different national origins are interesting,迷你倉everyone at IsraelPharm has the same mission. They seek cheap, efficient medicine that helps people all over the world (including the United States). It seems to be working.S. Josel of New England, who enjoys the modern style of Israelpharm.com, would agree. "We live in Massachusetts and have been dealing with Stu Forman for a long time. He has always been helpful and responds to our inquiries promptly. The service is perfect and packages always arrive in a timely fashion."Israelpharm, founded in the late 90s, offers a list of drugs almost as diverse as its staff. Where else can one find Abilify, Advair, Androgel, Lipitor, Keppra, Januvia,Lexapro, Crestor, Lyrica, Motilium, Nexium, Provigil,Plavix, Reclast, Creon, Diovan, or Astelin all in one place for low prices?To purchase, customers can call 1-866-456-3768, fax 1-866-544-8993, or visit IsraelPharm.com. Valid prescriptions only.Media Contact: Media Relations, On Call News, (424) 281-4059, mediarelations@oncallnews.comNews distributed by PR Newswire iReach: https://ireach.prnewswire.comPhoto: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130904/MN73790PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.comIsraelPharm.comWeb site: .IsraelPharm.com/文件倉

Source: The Frederick News-Post, Md.迷你倉新蒲崗Sept. 05--There are few moments that define a high school football season quite like the clock running out in the fourth quarter. That is when all teams are officially measured, for better or for worse.When the clock strikes triple zeroes on the scoreboard, the game, of course, has ended. A flood of contrasting emotions and body language washes over the field. The winning team has an obvious bounce in its step. Everyone is happy and positive. The losing team has an underlying current of sadness and anger. Sometimes it is visible on the surface.A lot of work went into what just happened, just about all of it unseen by the fans who filled up the stands. It seems like a logical time for reflection, a chance to take a deep breath or unclutter the brain. Except there is no time. Next week's opponent already beckons.The job demands of a football coach, even on the high school level, are seemingly unending. As soon as one games ends, the race to prepare for the next one begins. Taking deep breaths is code for falling behind. High school coaches aren't crashing on office couches like their fulltime brethren in the professional and college ranks. But their schedules are only one or two steps removed from that.During the season, high school coaches invest anywhere from 40-60 hours a week, working for pennies on the dollar, analyzing video, preparing gameplans, conducting practices and dealing with all of the various issues that crop up on rosters of 30 to 60 players. Sometimes there aren't enough hours in the day."It's a mad race to get things done and the clock is your enemy," said Middletown coach Kevin Lynott, who has led his team to a state championship in each of the last two seasons. "I feel like every second of the day counts."Lynott, like many of his colleagues, has a full-time job. And it's not coaching football. He does it because he loves the game and he loves working with kids, two very important prerequisites.The games, on the other hand, feel more like the refuge. They represent a chance to let loose and have fun after a long week of repetitive, tedious work."Friday is payday," Brunswick coach Patt Foster said. "What kind of work did you put in during the week to create the paycheck that you get?"The answer is typically what determines the outcome of games. There is a lot that happens before and after the ball is kicked off. But it's all highly orchestrated. Almost none of it happens by accident.A big commitmentLots of people want to be football coaches. Lots of them are qualified. But the brutal combination of heavy hours and little money weeds most of them out.It's not a job you take to get rich. Head coaches in Frederick County make anywhere from $2,500 to $4,200 per season and their assistants make even less. By comparison, minimum-wage workers see a far greater return on the hours they invest in their jobs and they usually have a fraction of the responsibility. Every other high school coach, regardless of the sport, can pretty much say the same.Good assistants are treasured commodities because, when one leaves, they are extremely difficult to replace."It's finding the mix of being qualified and having the time to do it," Lynott said. "That's where the teacher-coach has an easier road because of the teaching schedule ... If someone has a regular job that's 9 to 5 and they only get a week off in the summer, how do they come to weight lifting? How do they come to practices?"The summers are another story altogether. Coaches are basically donating their time as they monitor four-day-a-week strength and conditioning sessions and take their players to weekly seven-on-seven competitions."It's almost insane to be honest with you, an obsession," Linganore coach Rick Conner said. "It's almost past what it should be."So, given the time demands and paltry pay, why would anyone want the job?"It's a way to give something back to the community, a way to be involved," Walkersville coach Joe Polce said. "I don't do it for the money. I do it because I like being around my players and my assistants. I think football is a way to teach life lessons. There's a lot more to it than the football part of it, too. There's teamwork, brotherhood, camaraderie, discipline. That's all part of it."Revolutionizing the gameVery little of what football coaches do actually takes place within the confines of a game."I always say two percent of what we do is on the field," Lynott said.While most people think the end of a game is the end of a process, it is actually more like a beginning. There is an immediate rush to start breaking down film. It gives coaches a clearer picture of what they just witnessed and an early jump-start on next week, both in terms of what was working well and what needs to be corrected.By the time the kids show up for practice right after school Monday, several hours of the weekend were chewed up watching film and preparing scouting reports and game plans."I don't see an NFL game until Christmas time," Foster said.Everyone's approach is different. Lynott and his staff at Middletown will huddle inside the school after games to watch film, usually staying well past midnight. Other staffs, like the ones at Urbana and Walkersville, head over to a coach's house to do the same thing.Linganore coach Rick Conner is among those who fire up the game tape by himself late on Friday nights. His wife and son provide help, pointing out all the things that are easy to miss at first glance. But, by 1 a.m., they are sound asleep in the chairs next to him. In less than eight hours, the 51-year-old Conner will be back at school with his players and assistants to watch film, lift weights and run.Film study is the most time-consuming aspect of the job. But, recently, it has been made considerably faster and easier by an innovative, user-friendly website called Hudl."It's probably the most revolutionary thing I've seen since I started coaching and I have been doing this 21 years," Lynott said.Hudl was started by three self-described sports and tech nerds in Nebraska (John Wirtz, David Graff and Brian Kaiser) who felt they could make the lives of coaches, overrun by DVDs and paperwork, simpler."I don't have to fight to use the copy machines at school anymore," Foster said.So, in May of 2006, Hudl was born on the Internet. It's basically a one-stop shop that allows coaches to upload and watch video and disseminate information, including playbooks, game plans and weekly schedules, quickly and easily.Coaches no longer have to waste hours and hours charting each play of the game manually. Hudl does it for them. So, if Foster wants to know how many times his team ran the ball right in last week's game, he can type the request into the program and, within a matter of seconds, a list of all those plays are on his screen and ready to watch. The video can be dissected in any number of ways and everything is available instantly.As soon as a coach sees something on tape, he can send the clip, via email or text message, to a player or group of players and attach a note about what to look for on the screen. If Urbana's upcoming opponent defends the pass a certain way on third downs, coach Ryan Hines can email video examples of the formation to his quarterback and receivers, who can then p迷你倉出租ll it up on their personal computers, iPads or smartphones."Saturdays used to be 15- to 16-hour days," Hines said. "You'd have to go through each game film twice to make sure everything was marked down. Now, I'd say they are six- to seven-hour days. You have more time to do other stuff."As an added benefit, coaches can track how much film each player is watching through the program. It gives them an early idea of who is putting the work in before stepping on the practice field."Hudl is extremely easy to use," Oakdale coach Kurt Stein said. "I learned how to use it without any training. Anytime a problem or issue comes up, I can call or email someone at the site and they get right back to me and say 'Try this' or 'Try that.' They also have tutorials on the site you can watch for help."When coaches exchanged game film in the past, they did it at randomly selected halfway points, often a fast-food restaurant. It was a shady-looking set-up to say the least."We used to joke that people thought we were doing drug deals or something," Lynott said. "Because what you'd see is two men pulling up in a parking lot. They'd get side by side. They'd talk, they'd exchange packages and then they'd get back in their cars."Since most high school teams now use Hudl, including all 10 public schools in Frederick County, these meetings are largely unnecessary. Coaches can quickly and easily exchange film online. It saves significant time, miles and gas on the weekends."Three years ago, when we started (Hudl), it seemed like 10 percent of the schools were doing it," Lynott said. "I want to say it's 95 percent now."Near the end of the 2011 season, Foster ran out of DVDs. He'd use them to burn game copies and make highlight reels for his players to send off to colleges.Now, in a sign of the times, hundreds of blank DVDs now sit in a box, collecting dust, in his basement. He has no use for them anymore. If colleges want to see film on a Brunswick player, Foster can send it to them through Hudl. In fact, players now make their own highlight clips that recruiters can access on the website."It has taken hours and hours (of work) out of my day," Foster said. "It seems unlimited what you can do."It costs money to join Hudl. The most-basic subscription is $800 per season and it goes up incrementally from there. The top-of-the-line Platinum Package, which includes 24/7 support and even more video-storage space, runs $3,000 per year. Most coaches wouldn't think twice about paying for at least the minimum package. The teams foot the bill using funds that they've raised."It's worth its weight in gold," said Hines, whose first full season using Hudl was last season. "If I only had $800 to spend on a season, I'd use it on Hudl."The Technology WaveAs technology continues to overtake football on all levels, the structure of coaching staffs is changing as well.Mike Farin did not become an assistant at Middletown for his in-depth knowledge of X's and O's. Farin lives two doors down from Lynott and the two became fast friends. Their kids go to school together and get along well. More importantly, Farin used to do quality assurance testing for America Online, giving him a background in computers and technology Lynott wanted to tap into. So he was brought on staff as an unpaid assistant in 2008."We call him our IT coach," Lynott said.The job was a good fit for both. Farin wanted to learn more about being a football coach and some of the nuances of the game. Lynott wanted someone that could bring him and his staff into the digital age.Farin quickly revamped Middletown football's official website, which he still runs today, updating stats, schedules and all the pertinent information about the team on a weekly basis. He also took charge of all the video the team uses to evaluate and prepare for games.Every week, Middletown sends people with cameras to as many as four or five games across the state. They are charged with getting game film of future opponents on the Knights' schedule."I want a minimum of three game films of every opponent we play," Lynott said. "We want to get a visceral feel for the type of team we are going against. We want to see how they react to certain situations."Farin is ultimately responsible for each one of those game films. He makes sure they are ready to go when a coach wants to watch them on Hudl. He also records every Middletown game and uploads it on the site as quickly as possible.When the Knights play on the road, Farin is uploading video on his laptop during the ride home. He sets everything up for the coaches so all they have to do is press play when they want to watch tape after the games."Mike is a guy you treat like gold because he works his (butt) off," Lynott said. "He makes our life so easy. All we have to do is focus on coaching. He is the guy during the week that is making everything less stressful."More often, teams are looking to add tech-savvy guys like Farin to their staffs. They seem to make everything flow more seamlessly. Coaches, instead of fighting to bring something up on the computer, can now rely on this expertise. In their never-ending quest to find an advantage, they have more time.S.T. Royer is the head coach of the ninth-grade team at Catoctin. He also runs his own IT consulting firm and is helpful in keeping varsity coach Doug Williams and his staff up to date with the latest technology, such as Hudl."I love working with the kids," Royer said. "I went to Catoctin. I played football for Catoctin. So, getting a chance to coach there makes it all the sweeter."In the past year, the National Federation of State High School Associations has expanded the use of communication devices during football games, which will allow coaches to incorporate iPads and smartphones into the game experience. With the right setup, a coach can take a picture with a device of their choosing and send it to be printed on the sideline. It's no longer difficult to imagine high school quarterbacks poring over real-time images on the sideline, much like Peyton Manning and Tom Brady do on Sundays."It's kind of scary to think about," Foster said. "I'm not 25 anymore. I didn't grow up in this technology age. I am part of the generation that is kind of getting pushed out by it. That said, I am excited to learn it and see where it is going."Always on the clockThere is no off switch for a football mind."When you aren't (coaching), you are doing it," Conner said. "This formation is causing me a problem. What can we do about it? It goes on all day."Foster has a son who play sports. Programs like Hudl have made it much easier for him to carve out a few hours to catch one of his games. But during breaks in the action, he envisions himself pulling out his iPad, firing up Hudl and watching film. It's impossible to be over prepared.More so than ever, the moments are fleeting. The wins and the losses pass by so quickly that it's almost impossible to truly appreciate them in real time.The clock runs out in the fourth quarter but time is not really up. There is always another game to prepare for. That's why these coaches love their jobs.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 The Frederick News-Post (Frederick, Md.) 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Source: Bangkok Post, ThailandSept.存倉 05--Digital media and content development are driving the advertising industry, says Subun Khow, the chief creative officer at Dentsu Plus.He said consumer topics that start on social media networks such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Line have made the consumer the one dictating the message.Parames Rachjaibun, chairman of the organising committee for the awards, said although communications platforms are changing, ideas and creativity remain the most important factors for successful ads."Co-creation between consumers and brands is the key to how current advertising works," he said.But Mr Subun, who will chair the judging panel at this year's Adman Awards, said mainstream media TV continues to dominate both advertising spending and communications effectiveness, as this is the primary way Thais consume media, particularly upcountry.Marketers must find a way to communicate brands powerfully, one that meets customer needs without using trends that create negat迷你倉ve issues, he said.On-usa Lamliengpol, president of the Advertising Association of Thailand, said ad memory is short-lived here, as consumers have so many channels from which to receive information."This is a major problem for advertisers. What should they do to make consumers remember their brands and products?" she said.Thais are active consumers of online media, reflected in the high number of check-ins at places such as Suvarnabhumi airport and Siam Paragon shopping mall, she said.Increasing media channels have led to a scattering of ad spending on online, cable/satellite TV and digital TV."With the proliferation of digital media and other channels, marketers must increasingly realise a balance between sales growth, ethics and responsibility," said Ms On-usa.The Adman Awards and Symposium 2013 will be held on Oct 16 in CentralWorld.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Bangkok Post (Bangkok, Thailand) Visit the Bangkok Post (Bangkok, Thailand) at .bangkokpost.com Distributed by MCT Information Services自存倉

Source: Albuquerque Journal, N.儲存倉M.Sept. 04--Over 20 people on Tuesday expressed interest in competing in Santa Fe's 2014 municipal election by picking up candidate packets on the first day the city made them available.The biggest race, for mayor, attracted seven candidates who have previously declared their intention to run: former state Democratic Party chair Javier Gonzales and City Councilors Bill Dimas, Patti Bushee, Chris Rivera and Rebecca Wurzburger, as well as former Santa Fe County Manager Roman Abeyta and native Santa Fean Margaret Josina Campos. Michael D'Anna, who said he works as night auditor at a local Motel 6 and is an independent record producer, also expressed interest in running for mayor but still needs to complete some legal requirements before getting a packet, according to City Clerk Yolanda Vigil. D'Anna said he ran for president in 2008 and made the ballot in Florida as an independent.Current Mayor David Coss has said he will not seek re-election.In addition to a new mayor, voters in the municipal election will also choose four city councilors, one in each of Santa Fe's four districts. Altogether, eleven people picked up council candidate packets on Tuesday or expressed interest in running for office, including three incumbents.In District 1, sitting Councilor Chris Calvert, Planning Commissioner Signe Lindell, former Santa Fe County Democratic Party treasurer Michael J. Segura and Houston J. Johansen, who ran for the District 1 seat in 2012, picked up packets.Prospective candidates in District 2 include Joe Maestas, the former mayor of Espanola; gallery owner Mary Bonney; Don Gaspar Neighborhood Association president Peter Komis; and Joe H. Arellano. Another interested candidate, Jeff Green, needs to complete some paperwork before receiving his packet, Vigil said.There's no incumbent in the Di迷你倉價錢trict 2 race because Wurzburger is giving up the seat to run for mayor.The only people to pick up packets for Districts 3 and 4 were the seats' respective incumbents, Councilors Carmichael Dominguez and Ron Trujillo.Vigil said no political action committees have registered yet with the city.Santa Fe's candidate packets include nominating petitionforms and information on public financing. People interested in running for office can pick up a packet anytime over the next couple months.However, candidates must collect enough qualifying signatures to run for office by Nov. 2. For those running for mayor, that's half of 1 percent of registered city voters -- about 250 names -- and for council candidates, that's half of 1 percent of voters in their district. Candidates have until Nov. 7 to turn those signatures into the clerk's office and must file a declaration of candidacy on Dec. 3.Candidates who choose to participate in Santa Fe's public campaign finance system have until Nov. 18 to collect enough qualifying contributions -- 600 donations of $5 each for mayoral candidates and 150 contributions of $5 each for council candidates. Qualifying mayoral candidates will get $60,000 in city funds while those running for council will get $15,000.Mayoral candidates who choose to use private funding must limit individual contributions to no more than $2,500. Council candidates are limited to donations of $1,000.It's also likely the City Council will call a concurrent "special election" dealing with possible amendments to the city's charter. The council is about to begin the process of deciding which, if any, amendment proposals to put on the ballot.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, N.M.) Visit the Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, N.M.) at .abqjournal.com Distributed by MCT Information Services迷你倉

Source: The Monitor, McAllen, TexasSept.儲存 04--NEAR SULLIVAN CITY -- A young woman died Monday night after she was struck by a small passenger car as she tried to run across Expressway 83 just east of Sullivan City.The victim was not carrying any identification, but she appeared to be in her 20s, a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman said. DPS troopers res新蒲崗迷你倉onded to the scene about 10:40 p.m. Monday.The driver of a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo -- a woman from Sullivan City -- was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital. She was not arrested.jfischler@themonitor.comCopyright: ___ (c)2013 The Monitor (McAllen, Texas) Visit The Monitor (McAllen, Texas) at .themonitor.com Distributed by MCT Information Servicesmini storage

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.mini storage, Sept. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for information about the telecommunications and networking industries, the Layer 2-3 Ethernet Switch market continued to exceed $5 Billion in the second quarter 2013 despite mid-single digit year-on-year declines in Asia Pacific and Latin America.(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101012/SF80035LOGO)"Cloud providers' insatiable demand for network equipment continues to spur almost all the revenue growth in the Ethernet Switch market," said Alan Weckel, Vice President of Ethernet Switch market research at Dell'Oro Group. "Cloud providers' demand is offsetting delays in Enterprise spending as Enterprises push out the migration from 1 Gigabit Ethernet to 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Yet, as the Cloud market matures, we believe growth in the data center could likely stall in 2014, and remain on hold until 2015 when Enterprises begin en-masse migration to 10 Gigabit Ethernet. We see many Enterprises remaining comfortable with 1 Gigabit Ethernet as most server platforms lack low-price 10 GE connections which are enabled by LAN-on-Motherboard (LoM)," stated Weckel.The report also shows that during the second quarter, Juniper regained the number three revenue rankself storageng in the market, and that over 10 vendors shipped 10G Base-T for the first time. Despite the increase in vendor offerings, only three vendors exceeded 10,000 10G Base-T port shipments in the quarter.About the ReportThe Dell'Oro Group Ethernet Switch Quarterly Report offers a complete overview of the Ethernet Switch industry with tables covering manufacturers' revenue, average selling prices, and port/unit shipments (by speed Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet) for Layers 2-3 (both managed and unmanaged). To purchase this report, please contact Julie Learmond-Criqui, call +1.650.622.9400 x244 or email Julie@DellOro.com to purchase.About Dell'Oro GroupAs the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, Dell'Oro Group provides in-depth, objective research and analysis that enable component manufacturers, equipment vendors, and investment firms to make fact-based, strategic decisions. For more information, visit .DellOro.com.Media Contact: Julie Learmond-Criqui Phone: +1.650.622.9400 x244 Email: Julie@DellOro.comPhoto: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101012/SF80035LOGODell'Oro GroupWeb site: .delloro.com/迷你倉