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Chemics, Oilers about to renew rivalry with a lot on the line
Mount Pleasant's McIntyre calls Midland the 'measuring stick' for his team
By Fred Kelly, Midland Daily News
Published 3:43 pm EDT, Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Midland High's Al Money breaks free during a Sept. 28, 2018 game against Mount Pleasant.
Photo: Daily News File Photo
The relationship between Midland High football coach Eric Methner and Mount Pleasant football coach Jason McIntyre goes back several years and is pretty amiable. The rivalry between their programs, meanwhile, also goes back several years and is decidedly less friendly.
On Friday at Midland Stadium, the Chemics and Oilers will meet once again in what has come to be one of the most heated — and most significant — matchups in the Saginaw Valley League North in recent memory.
As Methner noted, his team's annual game against MPHS is seemingly always a big one.
"I just think Mount Pleasant and Midland High are usually right up there competing for that league title year in and year out, so it certainly makes the game very important in terms of competing for a Valley championship," Methner said. "And we always seem to play close, competitive games with those guys. Our kids look forward to it, and I assume theirs do, too."
According to McIntyre, that assumption would be correct.
"I know the game Midland probably has circled on its schedule each year is Dow, but at Mount Pleasant ... we've always used Midland as a measuring stick. It's always been our goal to measure ourselves against the best," said McIntyre. "Midland is always the measuring stick and who we look at as far as how we want to compete (ourselves). When I first took over here, it was, 'Hey, what do we have to do to beat Midland?'
"That's kind of been our main goal since we joined the Saginaw Valley League," he added. "That's made (the Midland-Mount Pleasant game) a big deal for us, and, because we had some success against them the first few years, I think maybe it's become a big deal for Midland, too."
Methner and McIntyre first became acquainted when the former hired the latter as a defensive backs coach for Coleman in 1996. McIntyre went on to coach at the sub-varsity level at Mount Pleasant and then later coached at Beaverton at the same time that Methner was coaching at Houghton Lake.
"Our paths kept crossing, and we've even played some softball together. And then one day, I look up and see him on the other sideline as (Midland's) offensive coordinator," McIntyre recalled. " ... I definitely have a lot of respect for Eric and the way he runs his program, and I always enjoy talking with him when we get the chance."
That respect is mutual, although Methner admitted that friendly relations get put aside for the 48 minutes that his Chemics and McIntyre's Oilers are on the field.
"We've been doing this for so long, and we've had some great battles," Methner said. "There's a mutual respect between he and I and with our programs. He's one of the guys that I really want to beat bad, but he's also one of the guys I feel worst for when we win, because I'm going up against a longtime friend.
"But I want to win this game as much as any game, because it means so much (in the Valley chase)," he added.
"Coach Methner and I go way back, so there's a uniqueness to our relationship. In football, when two good teams take the field, there's a natural dislike for each other in the sense of competitiveness," McIntyre noted. "But in the bigger scheme of things, there's a lot of respect, as well. When I watch his teams and how hard they play and the speed they play with, that's what I want people to see in my team.
" ... We have some differences in our philosophies, but the ways our programs operate are similar," McIntyre added. "Because of that familiarity, and because this has been such a good rivalry since the mid-2000s, I think both teams get up for it."
Although the Oilers lead the series against Midland 8-7 since joining the SVL in 2005, the Chemics have won four of the last five meetings, including last year's 22-21 thriller. Of those 15 meetings, seven games have been decided by single digits.
"We've had lots of nail-biters, for sure," Methner noted.
Led by senior quarterback Al Money, the Chemics enter Friday's game at 2-0 overall and in the SVL North after defeating Saginaw High 48-0 and Saginaw Heritage 42-20. As Methner pointed out, his team is "doing a lot of good things right."
"We have some veteran players like Al (Money) and Drew (Johnson) and Eli (Gordon) who are three-year varsity guys, and then we've got a lot of other guys who are starting who played significant time last year," Methner said. "We do have some experience, and we've mixed in some guys who were backups last year but who are pretty good players.
" ... Offensively, we made some really good strides between games one and two. It was nice to have a game last week where we had to play four quarters. In game one, we didn't have a whole lot of sustained drives, and we scored rather quickly," he added. "In the Heritage game, we really had to fight and claw up front to allow Al and Drew Johnson to pour it up in there, and they both did a really nice job."
Methner said he is particularly pleased with the progress his offensive line continues to make.
"There a lot of things you can do offensively if you're getting off the ball and doing a good job up front," he said. "We have very capable playmakers and good receivers, but it's all got to start up front."
For his part, McIntyre called Money "a tremendous player."
"I like watching him play. When you watch the film, he just has moxie. He's a competitor, and he finds ways to win," McIntyre said. "He has the characteristics you want in a quarterback. He's tough and gritty, and he's a major factor in what they do.
"They have another three-year player in (Eli) Gordon who is a tremendous player defensively, and they run a lot of their offense through him, as well," McIntyre added. "When you have three-year starters, you've got players that the moment isn't too big for them. They'll make plays."
As for his own team, McIntyre said the Oilers have been somewhat surprisingly balanced offensively, while the defense has really been Mount Pleasant's calling card.
"Coming in, we thought we'd be really strong in the run game, and we have been. But our passing game has been a lot better than I thought it would be this early," he said. "But, really, the strength of our team is our defensive front. Our front four were pretty much all starters or played significant time last year, and our linebacking corps is solid."
In assessing the Oilers' offense, Methner said MPHS looks pretty physical.
"Offensively, it looks like they're really trying to impose their will with their offensive line, and they have a good tailback and good fullback for a lead blocker, and they're running a lot of power," Methner said. "They've had a lot of long, sustained drives where they eat a lot of time off the clock, and they've got a couple of big, strong tight ends who are suited for that type of play.
"But they also have the ability to spread you out, and they have receivers who are good in the screen game, which Mount Pleasant is always good at," he added. "And they use a lot of multiple formations, so our defense has to recognize those formations and get aligned correctly and recognize our defensive responsibilities. It'll be a little bit of a chess match."
Methner said he is pleased with the speed and aggression with which his defense is playing thus far.
"I think we're playing fast defensively. Our secondary made a lot of big plays last week, and we had good pressure (on the quarterback), and we're playing with a lot of energy. We're doing a good job of getting multiple guys to the ball," he noted, adding that senior linebackers Chase Mahabir and Hunter Kruger and senior lineman Carter Thomas came up big against Heritage.
" ... Chase has a strong motor. He's very disruptive, and he's strong and agile. Hunter Kruger is outstanding at rushing the passer, and Carter Thomas was just relentless against Heritage, as well."
Methner had similar kudos for Mount Pleasant's defense. The Oilers are also 2-0 overall and in the SVL North after beating Bay City Western 23-6 and Bay City Central 31-8.
"They play very disciplined defensively. You can tell they're a very well-coached team," he said. "They do a really good job of assignment football. They gave up one big play against Bay City Central, but, for the most part, they've been pretty stingy defensively. They have a couple of really good defensive ends, and their kids are well-schooled, and they get a lot of hats to the ball."
In sizing up Friday's game, McIntyre said the game likely will come down to good players making big plays.
"Like all Midland-Mount Pleasant games, plays will be made. It's a matter of who grinds and makes the last play. I don't see it being much different this time," he said. "We've got to do what Mount Pleasant does, and Midland will do what they do, and in the end, it comes down to who makes more plays."


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This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 731760
1. What is ARDITO?
The digital world opens up opportunities for fast, seamless and cross-border re-use of creative content in different contexts, at different levels of granularity, for different purposes, thereby building value in the network for creators, users and consumers alike.
ARDITO is all about providing simple tools and services to support creators and Small and Medium-Sized businesses (SMEs) in the creative content sector, to find new business ideas through monetising the re-use of their content.
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3. Why do we need ARDITO?
Everything is digital today throughout the 'value network': from the production process, the products, the supply chains, to the way in which digital products and services are made available to end users. However when users wish to re-use content in the value network, it is very hard to find information on who to ask for permission, which licenses are available, and on which terms and conditions.
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Updated: August 4, 2018, 2:30 p.m.
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Moss picked up the pieces at Marshall University by leading the Herd to an I-AA title. His success on the gridiron helped Marshall earn recognition as a Division I-A program. His leaping touchdown grabs, electrifying runs after the catch and pure athletic ability took the college football community by storm.
His past still loomed large on NFL draft night as Moss waited for his name to be called in 1998. General managers and coaches across the league were concerned Moss' past would lead him down the wrong path. There was only one coach willing to take a chance on Moss. Vikings head coach Dennis Green gave the young receiver an opportunity to prove he was one of the rarest talents the game of football has ever witnessed. Moss' 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame, 4.25 40-yard dash and 47-inch vertical at the Marshall Pro Day were enough for Green to pull the trigger. He knew if he mentored Moss, there was a chance he could achieve something special. The Vikings selected Moss with the 21st overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft.
It didn't take long for Green to realize he made the right choice.
Moss caught a pair of touchdowns in his NFL debut against the Buccaneers, on the road to one of the best statistical seasons by a rookie wide receiver in league history. In just a few games, Moss showed he could take a 4-yard hitch for an 80-yard touchdown or blow past the defense and stick his hand out for a long reception. Moss received national attention after posting an eye-popping, three catches for 163 yards and three touchdowns during a Thanksgiving Day game against Dallas. The only word announcer John Madden could use to describe Moss was "amazing." It's when the wide receiver truly took the league by storm.
As a rookie, Moss posted 17 touchdowns and 1,313 yards within one of the league's top offenses of all-time. The "three-deep" trio of Randy Moss, Cris Carter and Jake Reed were nearly impossible to cover. Defenses quickly realized they couldn't stop Moss without help over the top. Even with special scheme attention, it wasn't a guarantee you'd slow him up. When Moss was in the huddle, he would infamously tell his quarterback to "throw it up." He knew he could out run or leap any defensive back lined up across from him.
When looking into the history books, few names in the NFL have made an impact on the league more than Randy Moss. He changed the way defenses scheme and cover vertical playmakers because of his unique athletic ability. It's why fans around the world called Moss, "Superfreak." In an attempt to stop Moss, Packers General Manager Ron Wolf was forced to select defensive backs with the team's first three picks in 1999.
It didn't take long for everyone to realize the entire league made a big mistake. Moss was a superstar in the making.
During Moss' career, there were very few teams he enjoyed playing against more than the rival Green Bay Packers. Moss tallied 73 receptions for 1,320 yards and 14 touchdowns in 15 career games versus Green Bay. He never posted more touchdowns or yards against another opponent. When the lights came on against the team's rival, it felt like Moss took his game to the next level.
One of Moss' most famous moments came after he posterized cornerback Al Harris in the 2004 Wild Card playoff game and "mooned" Packers fans in the end zone. He always found a way to make his presence known on the field. When his hair was down and the afro made an appearance, everyone knew what was about to happen -- Moss was going to take over.
When No. 84 took the field in his purple and gold jersey, everyone noticed. Fans, coaches, and the entire world were always watching. When the ball was tossed in Moss' direction, fans in attendance collectivity rose to their feet. Very few players produced this type of reaction.
An infamous lateral to running back Moe Williams, a priceless Monday Night Football debut against the Packers and countless red zone touchdowns live in the mind of Vikings fans. Head coach Mike Tice even developed a philosophy called the "Randy Ratio." He believed if the team could target Moss at least 40 percent of the time, great things would happen offensively.
On the other hand, Moss' constant on-field talk and fiery personality rubbed some people the wrong way. It also got him into trouble more than a few times. "Straight cash homie," an incident with a parking attendant, and an abrupt ending to his Minnesota return, were proof that Moss didn't go about his business quietly. His personality often rubbed people the wrong way. He was traded to Oakland and spent four seasons in New England. Following a quick second stint with the Vikings, Moss closed out his career with short stints in San Francisco and Tennessee.
Now, a more reserved Moss currently serves as an NFL analyst on ESPN. This personality has been easy to see when watching him during enshrinement week. An outspoken, yet reserved Moss has tight-roped the spotlight his entire career. It was an odd dynamic many people couldn't describe or figure out.
There were moments where Moss certainly made mistakes, but he also quietly made an impact on many people. Community gatherings or interactions were something Moss often didn't want in the spotlight.
He looked around, didn't see a single person, pulled over on his bike and motioned for me to go between two satellite trucks. "Come here, quick. What's your name?" I remember being frozen like any another kid as I responded to him. He signed the ball as my mom and I both said thank you about six times. He smiled, signed the ball, shook my hand and said, "no problem, my pleasure. Ya'll have a great day." My mom always told me I didn't take my eyes off the football for weeks following that moment. Years later, this moment was the first thing I thought about when I sat down to write this article as a young journalist. It was a small gesture that many wouldn't expect from Moss, who was very difficult to understand.
It's just proof that Moss' personality is often hard to describe. Many people close to him will tell you the same thing.
With all of that aside, there's no doubting that very few players have transcended the game more than Randy Moss. He holds the single-season receiving record, boasts the highest yards per catch average of any player and posted the most 1,200-plus yard seasons to begin a career (six). He accomplished all of this despite playing with 20 different quarterbacks.
Now, as he stands on stage and joins America's most storied team, Moss will be soaking up the moment. He was clearly humbled as he waved to fans who supported him at the Hall of Fame parade in Canton on Saturday morning.
The young kid from Rand, West Virginia didn't become part of the mainstream statistics -- he defied the odds. As he stands in Canton, he'll surely be thinking about the man who gave him a chance, the late Dennis Green.
Without his help, who knows if Moss would be standing on the steps of the world's most historic and prestigious building.
When Moss delivers his speech in Canton on Saturday night, Green will certainly be watching from afar as the coach's greatest success story is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame forever.


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[HanCinema's Film Review] "KUNDO: Age of the Rampant": Worthy and Weary
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In the spotlight this week: Yoon Jong-bin's "KUNDO: Age of the Rampant"
Yoon Jong-bin covers an awful lot of ground in his period pastiche "KUNDO: Age of the Rampant", and when the film broke the opening-day record at the box office we thought (before "The Admiral: Roaring Currents" stormed the scene) that perhaps this jazzy Joseon epic would be one for the record books. While it is highly entertaining, and the pure scope Yoon tried to frame-up was impressive, Yoon's commitment to compression, style and staging did appear to affect the film's bottom line.
It's 19th Century Joseon, a time when corruption between the top 1% and those wielding political power is wild and wicked. The people, dirty and oppressed as they are, look to a small community of estranged thieves, a band of outlaws (not dissimilar form Robin Hood's own 'Merry Men') set-up to serve the public cool justice and raw rice. These annoying outsiders snatch and sentence the rotten apples, redistribute food to the soft souls squirming under the magistrate's heel, and recruit rough diamonds from the community they believe will help further their cause.
Enter, Dol Mu-chi (Ha Jung-woo) a scummy butcher who gets asked to murder the noble's pregnant stepsister by a dastardly aristocrat. The price was right and Mu-chi sneaks into her room at the monastery, raises his cleaver above his head, and then runs away when he she wakes up and sees him. For this failure his house and family are set alight, burned to ground (along with half his own scalp) and left to wind to rummage through. Our broken hero grabs two tools of his trade, and then hacks his way (using his akimbo cleavers) to the madman at the top: the wickedly skilled bastard Jo Yoon (Gang Dong-won).
There are some impressively choreographed clashes between these two (a thrilling motif that runs throughout "KUNDO: Age of the Rampant"), but our enraged butcher is convincingly chastised by this up-and-coming leader, and after a brief behind-the-scenes truncating of due course, Mu-chi is sentenced to a swift and quiet death. But just before the blade falls, talent scouts from the secret sect of daring desperados appears and welcome him into their elite justice league. He arrives at Kundo's peaceful valley hideout, trains hard, and joins the vigilante's vanguard for missions against corruption and injustices.
The film felt progressively more like a melting pot of potential and tropes. Yoon, working from Jeon Cheol-hong's screenplay ("The Target" and "The Admiral: Roaring Currents"), includes not only a variety with events (unconvincingly chapterized in five acts), but also in tone and emotions. There are some stupefyingly silly and funny moments, cute and awkward side romances, and innocent overacting. But there's also, swinging to the other side now, the murder of a family and plenty of innocents (not just kicking the bucket in the background either), executions and hangings, and it's an historical epic George R.R. Martin would bat an eyelid at. It's not so much the emotional range the film tried to include, it's that over the course of its 135min this constant bait-and-switch started to numb my moral compass and the film took on a nihilistic taint.
This 'kimchi western' plays like an interesting origin story as it follows the rise of one man as he righteously rages for the greater good. There are some really stunning scenes here, the kind of aesthetically appealing moments you'd expect to find in such a high-quality production, and the action and locations seem fresh, if not a bit fantastical. Yoon's monomyth also contain an interesting gathering of talents, an impressive range of performances perhaps topped by Gang Dong-won's entertaining efforts as the scorned bastard son of a corrupt nobleman. Jo Yoon isn't evil incarnate though, the film spends a good part of its various expositions detailing the history (pretty much from inception) and traumas this little bastard and his suffering; it's an empathetic angle that perhaps curtailed the conviction of the quest at hand.
It's hard not recommend "KUNDO : Age of the Rampant" for, if nothing else, the pure thrill of another juicy Joseon adventure. It's an epic quest through valleys deep and mountains high (for better or worse) and come stylised and cinematically crisp for our pleasure. It's a film that jumped aboard the period piece express and managed to move 4.7M filmgoers in the process: a fair reflection of a melting pot of a picture that draws heavily from a variety of genres and styles, and while "KUNDO : Age of the Rampant" get's it more right than not, the scale and scope did pixelate the film's overall quality.
- C.J. Wheeler (chriscjw@gmail.com; KoreaOnTheCouch)
The Admiral: Roaring Currents
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KUNDO : Age of the Rampant
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Trans Canada Highway è il sesto EP realizzato dal gruppo musicale scozzese Boards of Canada.

Il disco
Pubblicato nel 2006, l'EP contiene il primo videoclip nella storia del gruppo. Il video, formato da diversi clip di filmati in stile documentaristico, accompagna la prima traccia dell'EP, Davyan Cowboy, già presente nell'album The Campfire Headphase.

La pubblicazione dell'album era prevista per il 6 giugno 2006, un chiaro riferimento al numero della bestia, spesso richiamato negli album del gruppo scozzese. In seguito, però, la pubblicazione è stata posticipata.

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116,418 (Windham) – 957,419 (Fairfield)
369 square miles (960 km2) (Middlesex) – 920 square miles (2,400 km2) (Litchfield)
County government (abolished in 1960, except for County Sheriffs, which were abolished by an act of the state legislature effective in 2000)
cities, towns, unincorporated communities, census designated place[a]
Map of the counties of colonial Connecticut, 1766.
There are eight counties in the U.S. state of Connecticut.
Four of the counties – Fairfield, Hartford, New Haven and New London – were created in 1666, shortly after the Connecticut Colony and the New Haven Colony combined. Windham and Litchfield Counties were created later in the colonial era, while Middlesex and Tolland Counties were created after American independence (both in 1785). Six of the counties are named for locations in England, where many early Connecticut settlers originated; Fairfield County was named after the salt marshes that bordered the coast, while New Haven County was named for the New Haven Colony.[1]
Although Connecticut is divided into counties, there are no county-level governments, and local government in Connecticut exists solely on the municipality level.[2] Almost all functions of county government were abolished in Connecticut in 1960,[3] except for elected county sheriffs and their departments under them. Those offices and their departments were abolished by an act of the state legislature effective in December 2000. The functions the county sheriffs' departments played were assumed by the newly organized State Marshal Commission and the Connecticut Department of Corrections.[4]
These counties are used in legacy geography, such as identifying land, national statistics and firmly within personnel rostering and court jurisdictions in the state's judicial and state marshal system. However, the three most populous—Fairfield, Hartford and New Haven—are as to many types of jurisdiction subdivided.[5]
In 2019 the state recommended to the United States Census Bureau that the nine Councils of Governments replace its counties for statistical purposes.[6] This proposal was approved by the Census Bureau in 2022, and will be fully implemented by 2024.[7]
CT Counties by Population, with darker colors indicating a higher population, from the 2020 census
FIPS code[8]
Seat[b][10]
Est.[10]
Origin[1]
Etymology[11]
Population[12]
Area[10]
001 Bridgeport 1666 original county From the hundreds of acres of salt marsh that bordered the coast. 959,768 626 sq mi
(1,621 km2)
003 Hartford 1666 original county After Hertford, England (still said Hartford) 896,854 736 sq mi
005 N/A; historically Litchfield 1751 From parts of Fairfield, Hartford and New Haven Counties City of Lichfield, Staffordshire, England 185,000 920 sq mi
007 Middletown 1785 From parts of Hartford and New London Counties Former county of Middlesex, England 164,759 369 sq mi
(956 km2)
009 New Haven 1666 original county After New Haven Colony, founded as a haven in which Puritans could be free from persecution. 863,700 606 sq mi
011 New London 1666 original county After London, England 268,805 666 sq mi
013 Rockville 1785 From parts of Hartford and Windham Counties Hamlet of Tolland, Somerset, England 150,293 410 sq mi
015 Willimantic 1726 From parts of Hartford and New London Counties Either after Windham (now Wineham) in Sussex or Windham (now Wymondham, still said Windham) in Norfolk, England 116,418 513 sq mi
Former counties
Both were extra-territorial:
Trumbull County – The Connecticut Western Reserve, ceded to Ohio in 1800.
Westmoreland County, Connecticut – around Wilkes-Barre, ceded to Pennsylvania in 1784.
^ All land in Connecticut is covered by an incorporated city or town. County borders match constituent city and town borders. See Local government in Connecticut
^ Officially, Connecticut has no county seats.[9] The listed communities are instead historical county seats.
^ a b Clark, George Larkin (1914). A History of Connecticut: Its People and Institutions. G. P. Putnam's Sons. p. 1. a history of Connecticut.
^ An Overview of County Government Archived July 8, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, National Association of Counties website, accessed January 5, 2008
^ https://www.cga.ct.gov/PS98/rpt%5Colr%5Chtm/98-R-0086.htm#:~:text=Because%20the%20state%20and%20local,a%20viable%20source%20of%20government. "Because the state and local governments had historically wielded substantial authority within Connecticut, county governments never achieved the authority needed to gain a stronghold as a viable source of government."
^ "State Marshals Directory - CT Judicial Branch".
^ "Connecticut Judicial District Map". jud.ct.gov. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
^ "Proposed Change to County Equivalents in Connecticut" (PDF). US Census Bureau.
^ https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2022/06-2022/Governor-Lamont-Announces-Census-Bureau-Approves-Proposal-for-Planning-Regions Governor Lamont Announces U.S. Census Bureau Approves Proposal for Connecticut's Planning Regions To Become County Equivalents
^ "EPA County FIPS Code Listing". EPA.gov. Archived from the original on October 7, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2008.
^ "Connecticut State Register and Manual, Section VI: Counties". Connecticut Official State Website (Office of Secretary of State).
^ a b c National Association of Counties. "NACo – Find a county". Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved April 30, 2008.
^ Beatty, Michael (2001). County Name Origins of the United States. McFarland Press. ISBN 0-7864-1025-6.
^ "Connecticut QuickFacts". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
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Remarks: Son of Oloff S. Van Cortlandt (1600-1684). An officer in the colonial militia and a councilor of the province after 1674, appointed first native-born mayor of New York, 1677, 1686-1687. He expanded his family's overseas trading operations, opened a brewery and a sugar mill. Forced to flee for his life during Jacob Leisler's usurpation of New York government, he returned to the Council under Gov. Henry Sloughter and, with the support of Frederick Philpse and Nicholas Bayard, vigorously pressed Leisler's prosecution on the charge of treason. Associated throughout his career wtih several of the provincial courts, he became a judge on the supreme court, 1691, raised to the post of chief justice one month before his death. An important adviser to the provincial governors on Indian relations. His sister Catherine (1652-1730) and brother Jacobus (1658-1739) married into the Philipse family, whose branch of the family became associated with the lands now making up Van Cortlandt Park.


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Note: Living people and people who may still be living have been "privatized." Only their name appears here.
Charles Philip Starke, ^[1, 2]
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Birth 3 Sep 1875 Brooklyn, Kings, NY [2, 3]
Census 1880 Brooklyn, Kings, NY [4]
He was living with his parents.
Census 1900 New York, New York, NY [3]
[While I'm not certain that his entry is for the present Charles Starke, it seems likely.]
In his household are his wife Elizabeth (age 23), and son Charles P. (age 3) Also in the household is Mary Huff (born Jan 1882 in NY), a maid. He is a ??? manufacturer.
Possessions Aft 1900 Brookhaven, Brookhaven, Suffolk, NY [1, 5, 6, 7]
abt 14 acres on the south end of Bay Road
About 1900-1901, he built a Summer residence and guest house near the Great South Bay (Historic Structure ID Br38.150-S). This structure soon after was destroyed by fire, 6 February 1903.
[It is not entirely certain that this census record is for the present Charles P. Starke, but it seems likely]
In his household are his wife Elizabeth and son Charles P., Jr. He was a clerk for a spikes? galvanizing company [perhaps his brother's firm?].
Living 1949 [9]
Person ID I5806 Brookhaven & South Haven Hamlets
Father Adolph Starke, >, b. 21 Aug 1823, Lippe-Detmold, Germany , d. 13 Mar 1898, NY
Mother Lisette Marpe, >, b. 21 Dec 1834, Levern, Minden-Lubbecke, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany , d. 31 Dec 1913, Brooklyn, Kings, NY
Married 6 Oct 1858 New York, New York, NY
Family Elizabeth [Starke], ^, b. Abt Apr 1877, NY , d. Yes, date unknown
Married Abt 1895 [3, 8]
In 1900 and 1910, Elizabeth had had one child who was still living (Charles P. Jr.)
Residence 1900 New York, New York, NY [3]
Residence 1910 Brooklyn, Kings, NY [8]
Residence 1942 New York, New York, NY [10]
152 East 35th St.
1. Charles P. Starke, Jr. ^, b. Abt Nov 1896, NY , d. Yes, date unknown
Charles Starke House - Shore Acres (Fire Place Nature Preserve)
.. sometime around the turn of the 20th century, Charles Starke purchased property at the south end of Bay Road, Brookhaven Hamlet, and built a Summer residence. It was soon destroyed by fire. This document is the Historic Site data sheet on the property, which is now the Fire Place Nature Preserve.
[S67] Post-Morrow Newsletter, Interview with Robert Starke, Fall 2003.
[S426] WWII Draft Registration Cards, Roll WW2_2368823; Local board: New York , New York..
From draft card, middle name and exact birth date obtained.
[S191] 1900 Census, Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll T623_1096; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 320..
This fact entry presupposes that the census record is for the present Charles P. Starke.
[S42] 1880 Census, Census Place: Kings (Brooklyn), New York City-Greater, New York; Roll T9_851; Family History Film: 1254851; Page: 676.2000; Enumeration District: 166; Image: 0338..
[S127] Advance, Long Island, 6 Feb 2003, p. 27..
[S604] Suffolk County News (Sayville), 13 Feb 1903, p. 1.
[S604] Suffolk County News (Sayville), 2 Nov 1900 p. 1.
Ellen P. Miller to Charles P. Starke, lot on highway, Brookhaven, consideration nominal.
Same to August L. Starke, lot on highway, Brookhaven, consideration nominal.
[S104] 1910 Census, Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 22, Kings, New York; Roll T624_971; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 570; Image: 956..
[S127] Advance, Long Island, 12 May 1949, p. 4.
August L. Stark, aged 81, a summer resident of Brookhaven, died Saturday at the Midwood hospital, Brooklyn. His home was at 311 East Fifth street, Brooklyn.
Mr. Starke, who inherited a spike manufacturing company from his father, later went into the manufacture of plastics, and was president of the Insulation Manufacturing company of Brooklyn at the time of his death. He and his brother Charles, bought property in Brookhaven about 50 years ago, and both built houses there. At one time, Mr. Starke was one of the foremost sailing enthusiasts of the area.
The Charles Starke house burned to the ground several years ago. The August Starke home is now occupied by his son, Robert W. and his family.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ethel L. Starke; four sons, August L., Jr. of Long Beach, C. Newell of Amityville, George W. of Oakdale, and Robert W. of Brookhaven; a brother Charles, and a sister, Mrs. Louise Nisse.
Services were held Monday at the Fairchild Funeral chapel in Brooklyn.
The Hamlet People Database is maintained by John Deitz. Copyright © 2011.


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Progressive Group Goes After Nadler... but Not Impeachment
An ad campaign is being crafted to remind the Judiciary chairman that not all of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's past documents have been released.
Gideon Resnick
Political Reporter
Updated 06.06.19 10:55AM ET / Published 06.06.19 5:18AM ET
As House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) contends with a growing push among his fellow Democrats to move toward impeachment proceedings against President Trump, he finds himself receiving incoming on another front. A leading progressive group is demanding that the congressman get moving on unearthing Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's past positions on abortion.
In April, Demand Justice, a progressive organization focused on the nation's judiciary, sent a letter to Nadler along with a host of other groups, asking him to request documents from the National Archives that could reveal prior stances Kavanaugh had taken on the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling while he was serving in the George W. Bush administration.
Now, in order to bring further pressure on Nadler, Demand Justice is planning to launch digital ads in Manhattan directed at the congressman, which will focus on seeking those Kavanaugh documents. According to Demand Justice executive director Brian Fallon, they haven't gone live yet and details are still in the works, but the ads could be pegged to the anniversary of Kavanaugh's nomination on July 9.
The ad campaign is coming in the wake of a number of states around the country passing draconian abortion laws restricting abortion access and setting up potential legal challenges to Roe—challenges designed to make their way to the Supreme Court. That timeframe has put additional pressure on progressive groups to try and illuminate Kavanaugh's full record on the matter, in hopes of potentially applying some political pressure before a case makes it to his chamber.
Democrats had attempted to do this during Kavanaugh's confirmation battle itself. In August of 2018, the National Archives denied a request from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for non-public records from Kavanaugh's tenure as staff secretary in the Bush administration, citing a legal opinion from the Justice Department that these sorts of requests could only emanate from committee chairmen. A lawyer for former President Bush released 42,000 pages of documents related to Kavanaugh's tenure in that White House just before the hearings on Kavanaugh's nomination were set to begin.
During his hearings, Kavanaugh did not disclose his personal view but said: "I understand the importance of the precedent set forth in Roe v. Wade. It has been reaffirmed many times over the past 45 years." But what was in the public record suggested that his position on Roe being settled law wasn't firmly held. The New York Times reported in early September that he had written in a 2003 email: "I am not sure that all legal scholars refer to Roe as the settled law of the land."
A recent poll conducted on behalf of the liberal group Take Back The Courts suggests that Democrats would be on solid ground in aggressively pursuing the Kavanaugh documents. According to the poll, which was shared with The Daily Beast, 58 percent of respondents said "yes" when asked if the National Archives should release the remainder of its documents pertaining to Kavanaugh, while 27 percent said "no" and 15 percent said "not sure." The survey was conducted from May 31-June 3 with YouGov's online panel and included 1,057 U.S. voters weighted to be representative of the population of voters by age, race/ethnicity, sex, education, U.S. Census region, and 2016 vote choice.
Additionally, when respondents were asked if Kavanaugh should be impeached if those documents revealed that he had perjured himself during his confirmation process. The survey showed that 58 percent said "yes," 23 percent said "no," and 19 percent said "not sure."
"Trump isn't the only predator that Speaker Pelosi is refusing to impeach," Sean McElwee, director of research and polling with the group, told The Daily Beast. "It's time for Democrats to perform their basic oversight duties and review documents from Kavanaugh's time in the Bush White House. The nation deserves to know whether Justice Kavanaugh perjured himself during his confirmation hearings."
@GideonResnickgideon.resnick@thedailybeast.com


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Vera Blue could be the human love child of Greek goddess Aphrodite with her angelic voice and glorious mane – it is an easy assumption. But human or goddess, the Sydney-based songstress gave a spellbinding performance at her sold out hometown show on Friday night.
Support acts Kira Puru and Alice Ivy both cemented themselves as artists to watch and set the stage of the iconic Enmore Theatre for the inimitable headliner.
There was collective cries when Vera Blue, christened Celia Pavey, entered the stage with an electric rendition of 'Magazine' before effortlessly sliding into the empowering 'Give In'. Thrashing and throwing herself around the stage, she captivated the audience with favourites such as 'Fools', 'Hold' 'First Week' and 'Settle'.
Vera Blue's debut album Perennial is raw and honest with tales of love, loss and empowerment and makes for a devastatingly beautiful live set. Track-after-track transported us to an ethereal plain where power ballad and soft lullabies blended with effortless confidence.
Midway through her set, she swapped the electronics for an acoustic guitar and serenaded the crowd with lyrics such as now the only thing that I can do is wait, wait 'til I don't feel. The raw and emotive 'Said Goodbye to Your Mother' seemingly shares a intimate glimpse into the artist's own personal experience.
There are no doubts the now 24-year-old has come a long way from The Voice where she debuted and placed third in the 2013 season. Vera Blue has moved from strength to strength and cemented herself as one of Australia's most diverse artists.
The crescendo saw a surge of energy throughout the venue with crowd goers exploding for popular track 'Regular Touch'. But we all knew it wasn't over just yet.
The crowd cried out when the petite singer reentered the stage for an blisteringly powerful encore of 'Lady Powers' which left us simultaneously doused in confetti and hungry for more.
The Forum Melbourne was alight with the sounds of magic as Vera Blue closed out her sold out Lady Powers tour in style, completed by a stirring Sunday performance. Joined by friends, Kira Puru and Alice Ivy, the show was a heralded celebration of the work, heart and feelings that were put behind Vera Blue's debut album Perennial and the more recent Lady Powers remixes.
Coming out of a massive sold out opening show the night before, Vera Blue was more than capable of keeping up the momentum, with her fun dance moves, passionate music and joyful humour highlighting a night of music and celebrations.
Starting the set at full strength, Vera strutted herself onto centre stage alongside the opening notes of 'Private'. Having an immediate impact, the crowd went into a frenzy, singing back the lyrics and dancing along. She then worked her way through 'Give In', the powerful and emotional pumped pop hit thundering through the beautiful hall of the Forum Theatre.
Thankfully Vera's 2016 EP Fingertips wasn't forgotten as the title track from the EP was a early highlight of the set, with much of the five song EP being performed live throughout the show including 'Settle' and 'Patterns'.
While the music was more than enough to provide for the show, Vera Blue and the band were also accompanied by an incredible production set, with the visuals and lighting helping to set the mood through her shifting vocal tones.
Moving between the exciting moods of energetic, dance natured tracks and her emotive folk pop songs helped kept her set fresh. Yet, it was the renditions of 'First Week', 'Pedestal/Cover Me' and a poignant performance of the recording that started the entire Vera Blue project, 'Hold', that captured the hearts of the crowd. The songs were stripped of much of the production work from the original Perennial recordings allowing her captivating acoustic guitar work to shine through.
'Said Goodbye to Your Mother' was a vocal highlight of Vera Blue's set, as she bared her soul through the song's compelling lyrics and her commanding control of her sublime vocals. Her lofty high sustains and her silvery lower range helped epitomise a song that was full of heavy emotions, leading to a big finish alongside her band.
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Vera's emotions flowed before the 'Regular Touch' dance party begun, tearing up while thanking her amazing band for sticking by her through the project. This brought the crowd to a round of applause for her tenderness and support for band members Dave, Sam and Ross. It's her honest character that draws crowds to hrt's music, with it permeating through her voice and lyrics, creating another avenue for her to connect to her fans.
The song that started the tour closed it out; 'Lady Powers'. An energetic and punchy ode to the strength of women, Vera was joined on stage by Kira Puru for a verse, before both were joined by her friends for a flower throwing dance party. The show solidified Vera Blue as a continued presence in the Australian music scene, with her honesty, modesty and conviction as an musician a rarely held trait by bigger artists.


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The feature "use-bindgen" allows you to avoid this limitation by generating the proper bindings depending on your target. It will take the headers based on what pkg-config outputs (if you enabled the feature "use-pkg-config") and generate bindings based on them. If you don't have pkg-config or disabled the feature, it will try to get the headers in SDL-2.0.6/include of this crate instead.
Then you need to add some initialization code to establish the bindings.


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There has been an increase in total knee arthroplasty (TKA; knee replacement) procedures over the past 20 years that has been driven by both an increase in the number of Medicare enrollees and increase in per capita utilization, according to a study in the September 26 issue of JAMA. 1There has also been a decrease in hospital length of stay for TKA, but increased hospital readmission rates and increased rates of infectious complications.
among patients undergoing primary TKA increased from 4.0 percent to 11.5 percent. The average hospital length of stay (LOS) for primary TKA declined from 7.9 days in 1991-1994 to 3.5 days in 2007-2010, a relative decline of 55.7 percent. All-cause 30-day readmission rates increased from 4.2 percent in 1991-1994 to 5.0 percent in 2007-2010.
"Trends in discharge disposition after revision TKA demonstrated a similar pattern to that which was observed for primary TKA, a decline in discharges to home or inpatient rehabilitation and an increase in discharge to skilled care and outpatient rehabilitation," the authors write.


Social media has come a long way in a very short space of time (and hopefully so has your hotel social media strategy). Still relatively young, the original networking and sharing ideals of platforms like Facebook are largely being replaced by brand advertisement and business pages. With so many people using Facebook and Instagram, it was a natural evolution that brands would use them as a marketplace, where they can target potential customers all in the one place.
This proved very successful for a time, but even the philosophy around this has changed now. As people start to disengage with an overload of sponsored content, and a lack of friendly faces, it's no longer enough to simply put your brand in the spotlight if you want to drive revenue through social media.
So how exactly is social media changing and what does your hotel need to do to keep up with it?
What does social media usage look like today?
One fact that should be immediately pointed out is that 98% of internet users are already active on social media. This means there's basically no new audience to expand to and the current opportunities are what you have to work with so optimisation is key.
How is life changing for a hotel social media marketer?
Facebook has introduced algorithm changes to display fewer business posts and give priority to content from friends and family.
Because it's getting harder for marketers to drive results from social media, competition is fierce and brands are fighting hard to make their voice heard, but it could have the opposite effect on target markets.
So it's clear that a good content strategy must now consist of more than sharing a blog and making sure people see your brand. Given it's now tougher to get people's attention, you have to do it in a meaningful way.
What are the best tips for your hotel's social media strategy?
Here are four pieces of advice your hotel should be able to act on moving forward.
You have to spend more time giving people meaningful and interesting content than actively selling to them. In addition, 39% of inbound research respondents wanted to communicate with firms via social media so you have to respect this and ensure you participate in conversations on social media. You must be present to provide advice, relevant information, and answers to traveller's questions.
People are short on time, so if they come across your brand sharing what they deem useless, or annoying content they'll quickly find a competitor who is worth their attention. Don't get caught up in the wave of memes and comedic videos to try to impress your followers. For a hotel brand, customer service is always the priority, especially when trying to grow. There's no harm in having fun, but this should also be planned properly to ensure people will engage.
A major trend at the moment is to adopt influencer marketing. Consumers are 88% more likely to trust a peer review than a company product review or advertisement. With the shift in the way Facebook displays content, influencer marketing could take centre stage.
Forums, online communities, and start-up social platforms could start to have a greater impact, so consider establishing yourself early and be available at all times to the audience you want to target and your customer base.
Chatbots are being heralded as a huge advantage when it comes to guest experience, but what about the impact on revenue?
Social media marketing is a powerful way to boost brand awareness and convert bookings. Here's how to increase engagement for your hotel.
How do Instagram's new features compare to Facebook for hotels?
Instagram has announced a range of positive new features to drive more engagement and revenue. Here's what your hotel business should know.


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You can prep the sprouts ahead of time, but don't cook them until the last minute. The lemon sauce can be made earlier in the day and reheated. This recipe will make more lemon sauce than you need, but it is great on almost all other cooked vegetables and keeps in the refrigerator for several days.
For the lemon sauce, in a medium saucepan, combine the lemon peels and juice, garlic, onions, salt, red pepper flakes, and 1½ cups water. Cover, and cook at a gentle simmer for 20 minutes.
Uncover, and simmer a bit more rapidly until the onions are very tender and barely covered in liquid, about 20 to 30 minutes more. Scrape the contents of the pot into a blender, and carefully blend as you drizzle in the olive oil through the hole in the top, until smooth. Return to the saucepan, season with salt if necessary, and keep warm.
For the Brussels sprouts, trim any tough or yellowed outer leaves. Trim about ¼ inch from the base to free the outer leaves. Pluck off the leaves, trimming more of the base to loosen them as you go. Once you get to the tiny heart of the sprout and the leaves can't be separated, just cut into slivers. Separate the leaves from all of the sprouts this way.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, and let it sizzle until just golden around the edges, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sprout leaves, and season with the salt and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss to coat in the oil, cover, and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the leaves begin to wilt, about 4 minutes. Toss with tongs and cover the skillet again.
Cook until the leaves are wilted and tender but not falling apart, about 4 to 5 minutes more. Increase the heat to boil away any liquid in the pan. To serve, spread about ½ cup of the lemon sauce on a platter, and mound the Brussels sprouts on top.


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What is the UK Government's "Energy Bills Discount Scheme"?
posted by Jon Cole-Dalton 2 weeks ago in News
The UK government recently announced the new "Energy Bills Discount Scheme" (EBDS), designed to help businesses save money on their energy bills. This scheme replaces the Energy Bill Relief Scheme when it concludes in March 2023 and is open to businesses of all sizes.
This article explores the details of the UK government's EDBS, including who is eligible, how much the discount is, and how businesses can apply.
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How Much Will You Save with the Energy Bills Discount Scheme?
Through the Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS), eligible non-domestic consumers will receive a per-unit discount on their energy bills. How much you save with the EBDS depends on your wholesale energy price. According to the gov.uk website:
"The discount is calculated as the difference between the wholesale price associated with an energy contract and the price threshold. The discount is phased in when the contract's wholesale price exceeds the floor price, until the total discount per MWh reaches the maximum discount for that fuel."
As with the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS), you're subject to a maximum discount, which is as follows:
Electricity – £19.61 per megawatt hour (MWh) with a price threshold of £302 per MWh.
Gas – £6.97 per MWh with a price threshold of £107 per MWh
The UK government recognises that businesses that are intensive energy users (referred to as Energy and Trade Intensive Industries or ETIIs) are more vulnerable to high energy prices. Subsequently, they're providing them with a higher maximum discount and price threshold:
Electricity – £89 per MWh with a price threshold of £185 per MWh
Gas – £40 per MWh with a price threshold of £99 per MWh
You can find out if your business classes as an ETII in this list of eligible sectors.
An example provided by the gov.uk website shows how much you could save:
"A typical small retail store uses 2 MWh of gas and 1 MWh of electricity each month. Under the new scheme, it could receive up to £403 of taxpayer funded support in the 23/24 financial year."
The Energy Bills Discount Scheme is open to all businesses in the UK, regardless of size or sector. However, businesses must meet certain criteria to be eligible for the scheme. As per the gov.uk guidance, eligibility is as follows:
The new scheme will be available to everyone on a non-domestic contract, including;
Voluntary sector organisations, such as charities
Public sector organisations, such as schools, hospitals, and care homes
Who are;
On existing fixed price contracts that were agreed on or after 1 December 2021
Signing new fixed-price contracts
On deemed/out-of-contract or standard variable tariffs
On flexible purchase or similar contracts
On variable 'Day Ahead Index' (DAI) tariffs (Northern Ireland scheme only).
When Will the Energy Bills Discount Scheme be Available?
The Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) replaces the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS), which came into effect on 1st October 2022 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The EBRS will start on 1st April 2023 and run for a year until April 2024.
How to Apply for the Energy Bills Discount Scheme
Under the Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS), the applicable discount will automatically apply to the energy bills of eligible businesses (non-domestic customers).
You don't need to apply or online or request the standard EBDS discount. However, suppose your business is classed as an Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (ETIIs), making you eligible for higher support. In that case, you need to apply for the increased maximum discount amount.
Will the Energy Bills Discount Scheme Save Your Business Money?
The UK government's Energy Bills Discount Scheme is a great way for UK businesses to save money on their energy bills. However, there's more that you can do. If you've not switched energy suppliers in some time, it's worth comparing your options, as you may find you can make further savings by choosing a better price energy contract.
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At BusinessComparison; we make it quick and easy to find the best energy prices for your business. By telling us a little about your business, we compare a range of providers to find you the best price from our panel of energy suppliers. Put simply; we make it easy to save time and money.
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Save the Entrepreneur: Big Business Keeps Buying Startups, And Killing 'Em
September 11 May 20 Tony Greenberg	3 Comments
"The entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity." – Peter Drucker
Every week it seems like we see more stories of big companies paying big bucks to scoop up little firms with interesting technologies. And then the big companies kill, in one fashion or another, what they just bought, seemingly squandering whatever initially made the acquisition so attractive. What's this all about? How is it that big companies can't help killing the things they love? An injection of entrepreneurial spirit is just what most companies say they want, to drive innovation, to stay ahead of the market and, truthfully, to improve their hipness quotient. But the only spirit that most big companies seem to appreciate is that of Hannibal Lecter. When it comes to entrepreneurs and acquisitions, big business is all about eating companies and murdering dreams. Can we please just stop the slaughter?
"Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity, and are able to turn both to their advantage." – Victor Kiam
The most notorious example of killing a golden goose? Easy: the AOL Time Warner merger, which finally unwound itself last year after destroying something like $150 billion in shareholder value. Of course, figuring out who killed whom in that epic mess is a little complex, so we'll call it a murder-suicide pact. But there are plenty of other examples. News Corp. bought MySpace for $580 million while Chris and Tom became friends with 100 million people. But MySpace couldn't fend off Facebook and Twitter in the hearts and status updates of the world, and News Corp. already has replaced Chris and Tom's replacements in a desperate search for relevance. And then there was eBay's acquisition of Skype for what ultimately became $3.1 billion. Within a couple of years, eBay had already written off about half the purchase and then got into a legal fight with Skype's founders because it had only bought a license for Skype's technology, not the tech itself. (Oh, and the eBay CEO during that original deal, Meg Whitman, is now running for California governor. Her qualifications for office: her business skills. Like California needs that kind of help).
"The secret of business is to know something that nobody else knows."– Aristotle Onassis
Sometimes, of course, companies aren't buying a business, they're buying some tech, or a team. That's the presumption behind Apple's purchase of Lala, the nifty streaming music company it bought last year and is shutting down (Apple, of course, isn't talking). Similarly, Google scooped up and shut down Bumptop, an equally nifty 3-D desktop interface. At least with Apple and Google, you have two endlessly innovative companies acquiring tech and talent that are likely to re-emerge later with interesting products. And for so many entrepreneurs, getting bought out is the exit strategy: Work your butt off, sell big, pop some champagne, pack up the office and go figure out your next big idea.
But the list of failed acquisitions in so many other sectors is so dishearteningly long that it's a wonder any halfway sentient CEO ever dares do a deal. And yet, dare they do, to the destruction of so much that could be cool and great.
"Entrepreneurs are risk takers, willing to roll the dice with their money or reputation on the line in support of an idea or enterprise. They willingly assume responsibility for the success or failure of a venture and are answerable for all its facets. The buck not only stops at their desks, it starts there too." – Victor Kiam
Given that track record, it's interesting to ponder if there might be a better way, that feeds a big company's need for talent acquisition, revenue growth and product innovation, while preserving an entrepreneur's ideas and spirit. Fortune magazine just ran an excerpt from a new book about the rise of Facebook, written by David Kirkpatrick. In it, Kirkpatrick talks about the constant efforts by company after company to buy or control Facebook, beginning just four months after it launched and continuing to Microsoft's $15 billion offer. Through it all, founder Mark Zuckerberg stubbornly kept control of his company, taking as little investment capital as he could to keep growing Facebook. Facebook is now closing in on 500 million users, its books in the black and Zuckerberg still in control. Microsoft, meanwhile, took a tiny stake and signed a big advertising deal that valued Facebook at, yes, $15 billion.
Will Poole has been on both sides of the equation, co-founding early e-commerce company eShop, which Microsoft bought. He then spent 12 years as a senior Microsoft executive before leaving in 2008. Will quips: "As an entrepreneur who's staring into the gullet of a big acquirer, be sure you really know why you're being gobbled up," Poole says. Is it "for your business, your team, or your intellectual property? If it's for the business, plan to move on after a well-crafted transition process. If it's for your team, be sure you focus on how to lead and grow your team from inside a big new beast, becoming an 'intra-preneur.' And if it's for your IP, buy your beach house and plan your next startup."
"No one can possibly achieve any real and lasting success or get rich in business by being a conformist." – J. Paul Getty
Something needs to be done for big companies too. The New York Times' David Pogue, for instance, details the "tragically" bad implementation of the first product from Sony's first non-Japanese product-development unit. The Japanese giant set up a "skunkworks" design unit here in California with a bunch of young execs. The idea was to create a more entrepreneurial mindset and get beyond the committee-driven kludgery that has characterized most recent Sony "innovation." Unfortunately, Pogue writes, the Dash mostly dashes hopes that Sony will ever reclaim the mantle as home for game-changing products. It's time for Sony to head back to the drawing board. So why can't big companies figure out how to do small? Why do they have to buy and kill entrepreneurial companies, either outright or by ham-handed inattention?
"Innovation is the specific tool of entrepreneurs, the means by which they exploit change as an opportunity for a different business or a different service."– Peter Drucker
I think the problem is one of organizational DNA, reflecting the personal DNA of the folks who run, or create, companies. A decade ago, I was involved in a company called Work Revolution that helped organizations figure out what kind of employees they had, and how best to use those people in the organization. So, without getting too detailed, our software classified several psychographic personality types. There were Conceptuals, Linears, Maintainers and Adopters, among others. And we always taught our clients to keep the Innovators away from the Refiners.
"The entrepreneur is essentially a visualizer and an actualizer. He can visualize something, and when he visualizes it, he sees exactly how to make it happen."– James L. Hayes
Why? Because one personality type was about bold strokes and obsessive drive, the other about tweaking and fiddling with and perfecting something that already was largely in place. One was about the Will to Create. The other was about the Need to Sustain. So it is with companies. Entrepreneurs create companies like themselves. They have the heedless courage and vision to will an idea into reality, and to build a business around it. But then many of them sell their creations to companies that have a very different genotype. Sooner or later, having sold their creations, the entrepreneurs will leave the big company, frustrated they can't keep growing their creation into something cool without some schmuck in corporate strat planning or finance or legal screwing it up. This pattern happens so often that I've taken to calling big companies merde-preneurs, because every time they buy an entrepreneurial company, they turn it into poop.
"The problem with the French is they don't have a word for 'entrepreneur.'"– George W. Bush
So what's the solution? Maybe Zuckerberg stumbled into it with his response to Microsoft and all his other suitors. He let Microsoft buy a (tiny) stake, and create a business relationship (which generated more money to keep the doors open), but he also kept himself in charge, growing his creation into something special. Respect the entrepreneur. Leave 'em alone. Let 'em build something that makes the world better, instead of throwing money at 'em just long enough to kill their baby. Maybe that's the way big companies can avoid creating just another big pile of merde.
"Entrepreneurs and their small enterprises are responsible for almost all the economic growth in the United States."– Ronald Reagan
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June 2 at 3:10 pm
Thanks for posting this… It all makes perfect sense to me. I think about this often when dealing with our clients, and I love Bo Burlingham's book SMALL GIANTS, I appreciate the company that is about being great an not big for the sake of big.
Disconnect for me is fundamental financials and a business plan don't necessarily contain a unique vision, culture or call to action that creates community and advocates around a company, product or individual. Some stumble upon it and I love reading about companies like Zappos or Pixar that focus on culture. I also love how Reel Precision Manufacturing or SAS respects and focuses on employees and customers, creating a culture where they are heard and benefit from the success of the whole.
I wish Facebook got that, I just feel pushed around and not heard. Safety and trust are missing so I no longer engage on that site. I respect Zuckerberg's choice not to sell but I'm bummed out by how they operate.
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June 3 at 3:10 am
I think the point that is missed here is the motivation on the part of the entrepreneur in these deals. When a $150 million check lands in your mailbox… you sell. At that point who cares if the big company who buys you does anything with the business. Will you care while you are retired at 28 and sipping $3000 bottles of champagne in the south of France?
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