While casual-dining operators were among the first in the industry to offer order pickup at their restaurants, a growing number of these operators are now extending their off-premise reach by offering delivery.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, IHOP, Chili's Grill & Bar and Darden Restaurants Inc., parent company of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, have begun testing delivery or are expanding already successful delivery programs.
But while experts agree that delivery offers untapped business opportunities for savvy casual-dining operations, it can present challenges as well.
In "2018 Takeout, Delivery and Catering 5-Year Outlook for North America," a study published by Chicago-based CHD Expert in conjunction with Off-Premise Insights, the research team predicted that total off-premise restaurant sales will surpass $300 billion by 2023.
But as they grow their delivery sales, operators must ensure they are meeting their customers' demands. Three in five consumers say food quality is most important to them for off-premise occasions, followed by affordability, order accuracy, timeliness and speed of delivery, the study says.
The box of choice has traditionally been a polystyrene container, but some municipalities have acted to ban the material. As a result, operators must find other packaging that keeps the hot food hot, the cold food cold — and even better, is microwaveable. In addition, boxes should have vents to ensure foods such as fried potatoes, mozzarella sticks and onion rings remain hot and crispy. Also, it helps to add paper napkins between layers of fries, and within the container, to insulate the food and to absorb moisture. For more packaging tips, download the McCain® Takeout & Delivery Operator Guide.
Certainly, affordability poses another challenge to casual-dining operators looking to cash in on the growing delivery trend. "Price competition with fast-casual and quick-service operators makes it more difficult for casual-dining restaurants to gain the attention of consumers," says Gina Gapp, lead researcher for the CHD study.
Gapp suggests one solution is to leverage special pricing for limited time offers and promotions. "We also expect to see more casual-dining restaurants offering online-only menu items that are designed to be price competitive and more desirable for delivery."
Another challenge is that if a franchisee signs up with multiple delivery partners, kitchen staff must keep track of several tablets at once showing individual incoming orders. Case says Buffalo Wings & Rings solves that issue with technology that sends the order directly to the restaurant's point of sale system.
Also, operators should see what bags the third-party delivery uses, and whether the restaurant's logo is visible. "What is your brand presence at the point of delivery," Doyle says.
That's what happened to the hotel industry, Knapp says, with the advent of third-party websites such as Priceline. "People stopped going to hotel websites to book online, and hotels lost control of their customers," Knapp says. Darden Restaurants Inc. recently announced it was testing delivery, but acknowledged that control of customer data presents a hurdle when partnering with a third party.
Operators can retain this important data by encouraging customers to order directly from the restaurant's website. Incentives can range from a 10 percent discount for signing up for loyalty programs, to $5 off the first online order if the customer shares their email address, to seasonal discounts on limited time offer menu items if the diner orders online.
For operators who can overcome these barriers, delivery can provide incremental revenue while attracting new customers. According to Technomic's Transaction Insights, in 2017 the average spend on a third party delivery order was $32.01, which was up 3 percent from the previous year. Overall, customer spend on third party delivery was up 27 percent year over year.
More evidence on the growth of delivery comes from NPD Group. According to its Future of Foodservice Snapshot: Restaurant Delivery, delivery has grown while restaurant sales are flat. The last five years has seen a 20 percent increase in delivery sales and 10 percent gain in delivery foodservice visits.
The key is to follow best practices when it comes to packaging, products, partners and other details. For tips on how to attract customers for takeout & delivery, visit Takeout & Delivery.


The Food Security Cluster (FSC) is an international, non-governmental organization. FSC was established to coordinate food security response during crises and address issues concerning access and availability. A full list of global partners can be found on the Food Security Cluster's website. FSC coordinates food security response with its partner organizations in major emergencies, whether emergenices result from natural disasters or human-caused crises. FSC also provides guidance at the country level during crises.


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Iranian authorities threaten daughters of opposition leaders
MirHosein Mousavi and Zahra Rahnavard
The daughters of Iranian opposition leaders MirHosein Mousavi and Zahra Rahnavard have been threatened with arrest by Islamic Republic security forces, the Kaleme Website reports.
According to the opposition website, in addition to threats of arrest, one of the daughter has been banned from her teaching position at Al-Zahra University.
Mousavi and Rahnavard have been under house arrest since last February, when, together with opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, they rallied Iranians to march in solidarity with recent Arab uprisings.
The Mousavi and Karroubi children issued a letter two days ago, urging all their compatriots and "freedom lovers of the world" to strive for the release of their parents and all other Iranian political prisoners.
They added that the opposition leaders have been deprived of all of their rights, even as prisoners, adding that "aside from a handful of telephone calls and limited and highly controlled visits, they are completely cut off from the outside world."
Activists and rights group inside and outside of Iran have been calling for the release of the opposition leaders; most recently, 39 political prisoners issued a letter echoing this demand.
Kaleme reports that in addition to detaining supporters of the Green Movement, the protest movement that disputed the outcome of the 2009 presidential elections, the authorities have also repeatedly subjected the families of the detainees to pressure and various forms of persecution.
"Detaining family members, subjecting them to repeated interrogations, interfering with their family ceremonies and their day-to-day lives, threats to their lives, jobs or banning them from travel abroad" are among the pressures constantly faced by the families of political prisoners, according to Kaleme.
The Coordination Council for the Green Path of Hope has issued a rally call inviting Iranians to join a silent demonstration in Tehran and other major cities to mark the anniversary of the arrest of Mousavi, Rahnavard and Karroubi.
Rights group blames Supreme Leader for house arrests
Christian converts arrested in Shiraz

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Williamson: Send More Troops To Afghanistan
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The ambitious Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has written to the Prime Minister to suggest sending more troops to Afghanistan.
There are currently 600 British soldiers deployed in Afghanistan, but their primary duty is training the afghanistan army, rather than active duty - the last combat troops left Afghanistan in 2014. But If Williamson's advice was carried out, this would increase to 1000. This comes after General Sir Richard Barrons, who led campaigns in Afghanistan, claimed that the early exit "hasn't worked" and that the Afghani armed forces are "not strong enough" to defeat the Taliban.
This strategy is based on the expansion of overseas military commitments by Donald Trump, who has recently claimed that NATO allies need to do their "fair share" in the war on terror. It's all very early 2000s.
We do not yet know the Prime Ministers response to the defence secretary, but it is reasonable to surmise that it is a power play on the part of Williamson rather than a genuine suggestion. The letter was clearly leaked to the right wing papers, where it has been doing the rounds. The defence secretary has been playing up his national defence credentials, with many Tory insiders claiming that he is on leadership manoeuvres.
The War in Afghanistan has now been waged for almost seventeen years - which means that children who were not alive when the war started could soon be deployed. For opponents of foreign intervention, this failure is deeply troubling.
It is worth remembering the speech Jeremy Corbyn gave on the eve of the war in Iraq
"For those who say that this is a necessary and just conflict because it will bring about peace and security, September 11 was a dreadful event, 8,000 deaths in Afghanistan brought back none of those who died in the World Trade Centre.
"Thousands more deaths in Iraq will not make things right.
"It will set off a spiral of conflict, of hate, of misery, of desperation that will fuel the wars, the conflict, the terrorism, the depression and the misery of future generations."
With ISIS, Al Quaeda, and the Taliban in the rearview mirror, it is hard to conclude that Corbyn was anything other than correct.
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COMMENTARY: A wall, caravans, bananas and Tom Cruise?
Walls work. They separate and they protect. However, American foreign policy is not built with brick and mortar for a wall plowing through family ranches, chapels or butterfly sanctuaries. Caravans also work. They provide civilians (and troops) safety and protection on dangerous journeys. Yet, Central American caravans are emblematic of failed domestic policies in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
Crafting meaningful, sustainable solutions requires a willingness truly to understand root causes of migration, to hold governments accountable and to move forward based on broadly shared American values.
Salvadorians, Guatemalans, Hondurans and Americans share a similar past. We all began as subjects of European monarchs who established colonias by either marginalizing — or initiating the genocide of — indigenous peoples.
We also were taxed and regulated by our kings to the point of revolution, 1776 in English colonies and 1823 in Spanish colonies.
The Monroe Doctrine, under the guise of promoting independence of Western Hemisphere countries, took the nascent steps toward the hegemony of Yankee imperialism.
These steps were followed by leaps across the continent under the banner of Manifest Destiny and the invasion of Mexico during the Mexican-American War (1846-48).
Enter doctor/lawyer/journalist/mercenary William Walker, who after failing to carve out the Republic of Sonora and the Republic of Baja California from Mexican lands, turns a Machiavellian gaze toward Central America. In 1856 he manages to fight his way to become the de facto president of Nicaragua, achieve recognition by President Franklin Pierce and urge Americans to immigrate to his Utopian Nicaragua.
Eventually, he only succeeded in uniting Costa Rica, El Salvador and Honduras to defeat his army of mercenaries and was executed in Honduras. As the United State became ascendant on the world stage after the Spanish-American War (1898), America's interests, political and economic, led to a string of military ops that resulted in unintended consequence now visited on our southern border.
The cynosure of U.S. foreign policy in the region at the beginning of the 20th century was the banana. Yes — Central American countries gave U.S.-based fruit companies enormous financial incentives in exchange for foreign investment in infrastructure. The comic absurdity of a nation's economy revolving on a single commodity even led Texas' adoptive son, O. Henry, to coin the moniker "banana republic" while on the lam in Honduras.
Leonardo Olivares is a nonpracticing lawyer and adjunct faculty at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He spends his time in the Rio Grande Valley and Austin.


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Don't Cry Because It's Over, Smile Because It Happdeaned: Five (and Maybe More) Seasons of 'Community' and the Truly Jumping the Snark
Lately I've noticed a disturbing trend about myself: I don't get as excited about things as I used to. Perhaps it's a merely function of getting older – I just hit the big 3-0 six months ago, after all – or, maybe, all the years of crushing cynicism and relentless snark has finally caught up to me. Passion, perhaps, is the provenance of the young and the unencumbered, and I'm no longer either of the two. For example, it would have shocked the ten-years-younger version of myself, maybe even the 2009 model, to learn that it took me, a devoted Wes Anderson-ophile, two months to see The Grand Budapest Hotel, especially after making a pilgrimage to see The Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic during their respective opening weekends, and attending a screening of The Darjeeling Limited by myself because I just couldn't wait any longer, even if that meant sitting alone in a small theater on a Tuesday afternoon. Likewise, I've yet to see X-Men: Days of Future Past, and that's already been out for a whole week and is possibly the X-Men movie that I've been praying for these last fourteen years. There are spoilers abound and I run the very real risk of having the movie ruined before I get around to seeing it. It's a danger I'm well aware of, and one, for some reason, I'm at peace with. Perhaps most egregiously – and this something I'm very much ashamed to admit on this blog – I've yet to watch last week's Survivor finale. Yes, I was out-of-town for two weeks, but I've been back for four days already. Really, what good excuse could I possibly have for not immediately marathoning the last three episodes, including the two hour-finale and post-show live cast reunion? Heresy, is it not? Not only am I liable to inadvertently stumble upon the final result at any turn, removing any drama upon viewing, but shouldn't this be tearing me up inside? It's Survivor, the subject I've perhaps committed more space to on this blog than any other, and, yet, I'll get to it when I get it to it. Urgency, shockingly, I do not feel. It's not apathy or indifference – that would be truly alarming – but, rather, caring a bit less, being more patient. It's an odd, peculiar, somewhat concerning notion to not experience the same sense of pressure, immediacy, and life-or-death importance about these shows and films and bands that I always did. Am I depressed? Should I look into Lexapro? But the change is also freeing in a way. There is a flipside to caring a little less. It means that it doesn't hurt so much when something you love is taken away from you.
More: Graduate Psychology 101
Filed under Better Late Than Never, Brilliance, Count Bleh, Discos and Dragons, Greendale Human, Must See TV, Team Zissou, Tribal Council, Winterfallen
Tagged as Cagayan, community, Dan Harmon, Dave Matthews Band, Freeks and Geeks, Game of Thrones, Glee, Greendale, Joel McHale, Journeyman, NBC, Party Down, Remedial Chaos Theory, sixseasonsandamovie, Sports Night, Survivor, Taxi, Terriers, Twitter, Wes Anderson, X-Men
An Earlier 'Late Night'
Q: When is a sitdown a standup?
A: When Seth Meyers premieres as host of Late Night and takes his act out from behind the "Weekend Update" desk and moves it to center stage.
It was a much less of an auspicious debut for Late Night with Seth Meyers than Jimmy Fallon's maiden Tonight Show voyage, even with a visit from Vice President "Crazy" Joe Biden (indeed, maybe the most notable part of the evening came from Amy Poehler, who utilized the opportunity to announce a second season renewal for Comedy Central's Broad City). However, that it was a low-key evening was not a surprise, it was probably by design. In fact, whereas Jimmy Fallon's Late Night distinguished itself for being the late night show for millennials, the first one crafted with YouTube and Twitter in mind, this iteration of Late Night might stand out for being something quite the opposite. And if it's balance that Lorne Michaels' late night lineup is after, then Meyers' hour might bring it.
It's foolhardy to judge the long-term success of a program based off of one show, or the first week of shows, or even the first moth, maybe even the first year. Conan O'Brien famously took some time to adjust, and Meyer's predecessor Fallon slowly settled into his groove, and even after his promotion he still struggles mightily as an interviewer. So it was both no surprise and no cause for alarm that Meyers' first outing left much room for improvement. His monologue, something that likewise remains a weak spot in Fallon's arsenal, felt awkward, unnatural, and Meyers seemed uncomfortable finding his mark on the studio floor instead of behind a newsdesk. Indeed, leading up the premiere, we wondered if Meyers should dispense with the traditional stand-up monologue all together and just do it all from the desk, Daily Show style. However, after seeing what we feel is a beautiful, vibrant studio with distinctive sliding doors in place of curtains, we're rethinking that sentiment; the setting is right, it's just the style, subject and delivery that needs some work. More topical, pop-culture and current event setups, less obscure, strange-but-true stories. Similarly, his first desk piece, "Venn Diagrams," had promise, but quickly lost momentum, and had little to separate itself from a Buzzfeed slideshow. We applaud the concept, but it needs more. Or less, like some cheap, low-concept Late Show segments. But, unfortunately, it was caught between a throwaway sight gag and entertaining, clever wordplay. What it maybe missed most was more of Meyers himself.
Which is where the show might need to go to find its sweet-spot. Meyers' strength, as opposed to Fallon, is interviewing, is engaging with his guests in a way that's neither fanboy nor sycophant. It was for precisely that skill that he was considered as a replacement for Regis Philbin on Live!, and it's that ability he needs to exploit, even if, in the current talk show landscape, traditional interviewing is something that seems to be reserved for Charlie Rose. Perhaps, then, it is not any of Meyers' Late Night forebears that he should strive to emulate, but Tom Snyder, whose Tomorrow Show was the precursor to Late Night with David Letterman. While we're far from suggesting that Meyers dispense with the live audience, only interview one guest per show and take up smoking, emphasizing a more straightforward format – interesting, revealing interviews that allow for both Meyers' and his guest's personalities to shine through – might make the most sense, might allow Late Night with Seth Meyers to find its own voice. In fact, the new Late Night set itself – a sparse, almost teacher-like desk, and 70s style chairs instead of a plush couch – evokes the feeling of The Dick Cavett Show, another early talker that stressed insightful interviews over bits and punchlines. If Jimmy Fallon is the cutting-edge, high-energy, internet-savvy model at 11:30pm, then Meyers can be the more relaxed, subtler throwback at 12:30pm. He might need to go back, if he wants to stay late.
And, if Meyers focuses on those things, then he can leave the fun stuff to Fred Armisen.
Filed under Back to the Past, Must See TV, Reeeeeege, Saturday Night Live, Talkies, Weigh-in
Tagged as Amy Poehler, Broad City, Charlie Rose, Comedy Central, Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, Dick Cavett, Fred Armisen, Joe Biden, Late Night Seth Meyers, Live!, Lorne Michaels, NBC, Regis Philbin, SNL, The Daily Show, The Late Show, Tom Snyder, Tomorrow Show, Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Weekend Update
Goodbye Ann Perkins, We Hardly Knew Ye AKA What Do You Do With a Problem Like Rashida?
Three weeks ago sources revealed that Rashida Jones and Rob Lowe would be leaving Parks and Recreation midway through its upcoming sixth season. News about the impending departure of unlucky in love Ann Perkins and perfectionist City Manager Chris Traeger was expectedly met with some sadness and disappointment by devoted Parks and Rec fans. The cast of the NBC comedy has developed into one of the strongest ensembles on television, and, with the exit of The Office and 30 Rock last season, Parks and Rec is poised to be NBC's number one workplace comedy, with the citizens of Pawnee providing the most colorful and entertaining array of recurring characters and bit parts this side of Greendale Community College. Losing two main cast members is a bit of surprise, a curious altering of a formula that seemed to be working so well. But here's the thing: we actual welcome the change, as it will solve the show's most glaring problem, a significant flaw that has existed since episode one: what do you do with a problem like Rashida?
More: On not keeping up with the Jones
Filed under Analysis, Be careful what you wish for, Better Late Than Never, Count Bleh, Dunder Mifflin, this is Pam, Must Flee TV, Must See TV, Yasmine Bleeth
Tagged as 30 Rock, Amy Poehler, Ann Perkins, Chris Traeger, Dunder Mifflin, Greendale, Jean-Ralphio, Karen Filippelli, Kelly Kapowski, Leslie Knope, Mark Brendanawicz, NBC, Parks and Recreation, Pawnee, Perd Hapley, Rashida Jones, Rob Lowe, The Office
Jimmy Fallon Has No Mercy
Jimmy Fallon and Late Night were already on a roll last week, thanks in large part to New York Mets ace/budding fashionista Matt Harvey and ripped RIPD star Ryan Reynolds, but they saved the best for last, and in doing so perhaps experienced their finest hour yet. In a flight of fancy that could only have been ripped directly from the pages of our diary, Fallon did the impossible , reuniting the legendary [and fictional] rock band Jesse & the Rippers, fronted by heartthrob and dedicated uncle, Jesse Cochran Katsopolis. They said it couldn't be done, mostly because the band never actually existed, but Late Night has demonstrated time and time again that they have no interest in getting bogged down with details and logic and whether or not something is quote-unquote real. That's for Leno to do.
And in proving once again that there's an undeniable and insatiable appetite for everything we love and hold dear and want to keep only for ourselves 90s nostalgia, the performance, a blistering mega-mix of their greatest hits, was an instant sensation, showing once and for all that Jesse & his Rippers were indeed ahead of their time and only through the benefit of reflection and the passing of decades has their genius been truly appreciated. Would we want to see J & the R mount full-scale reunion with a never-ending world tour and a hit new record? Of course. But if Jesse never dons his leather vest again or lifts his guitar strap over his shoulder or raises a fine-toothed comb to feather his hairt, we'll forever have "Forever."
And not only did they did pull off a miracle with this one TGIF night only performance, they topped it off with Mrs. Jesse & the Rippers herself, Becky Donaldson. Talk about get out of my dreams and into my car!
And bonus points for reviving the ghost of 21 Jump Street's Captain Jenkno to play guitar (or is that Boober Fraggle?).
Filed under Brilliance, Freak Out Control, Jump Streets Ahead, Muppet Mondays, Muppets, Nostalgia Corner, Talkies, TGIF, Wake Up, SF!
Tagged as 21 Jump Street, Aunt Becky, Boober, Captain Jenko, Forever, Fraggle Rock, Full House, Jesse & the Rippers, Jimmy Fallon, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, Matt Harvey, Mets, NBC, Rebecca Donaldson, RIPD, Ryan Reynolds, TGIF, Uncle Jesse
Branch Closing – A Farewell to 'The Office'
We very clearly remember the moment that we fell for The Office, the NBC stalwart that closes up shop at Dunder Mifflin tonight after nine mostly great seasons. It was the fall of 2005, when The Office was starting to find its legs after a rocky and uneven six episode first season, and we in our first autumn post-college, back at our parents', and for the first time since we were four-years-old not attending school. We were at our best friend and future roommate's house, hanging out, maybe barbecuing, maybe drinking a few beers, maybe watching the first season of Lost on DVD, which dominated much of our time (and thoughts) during that period. We knew about the The Office, another blatant attempt to import a UK hit stateside, but missed its brief run earlier that year, as was the case with the aforementioned Lost, as the only shows we watched religiously during our final year of college (and last few months before true adulthood) were The Simpsons and Survivor. We did, however, recall reading that it was an imperfect translation of the original, and the Steve Carell-led vehicle – who was then best known as the other Steve from The Daily Show – was not likely to resurrect NBC Thursday night Must See TV, let alone make it past Season 2. So with the middling reviews in mind, and the fact that we were unfamiliar with the original Ricky Gervais version, we didn't go out of our way to watch the show. But that night changed everything.
More: But that was just the beginning…
Filed under Across the pond, Back to the Past, Brilliance, Dunder Mifflin, this is Pam, Freak Out Control, Good Humor, Is That Still On?, LOST, Must Flee TV, Must See TV
Tagged as 30 Rock, booze cruise, Casino NIght, Chili's, community, Creed, David Brent, Dunder Mifflin, gif, How I Met Your Mother, Jam, Jim, Kelly, LOST, Michael Scott, NBC, Pam, Parks and Recreation, Prison Break, Ricky Gervais, Saved by the Bell, Steve Carell, Survivor, The Daily Show, The Dundies, The Office, The Simpsons, Zack
Jumped the Snark Shorty – Chris Hardwick Singled Out For Late Night
Briefly, we want to remind you of a few weeks back when we discussed the possible successor to Jimmy Fallon as host of Late Night. The rumor at the time – and still presumed favorite – is that Seth Meyers will take over in Studio 6B. However, we voiced our opposition to that plan, with no disrespect to the vastly talented and incredibly charming Meyers. Instead, we felt it best if the show went a different direction. Specifically, West, to Los Angeles, where it could mine some of that coast's best and underutilized talent. Well, yesterday Comedy Central basically announced plans to do just that, with the news surfacing that they've tapped Chris Hardwick to host a late night talk show following The Colbert Report, the net's first real foray into traditional late night programming. With Hardwick, the Nerdist impresario, you have that young, cutting edge, hip LA talent that we talked about, the Nerdist podcast network including comedians like Kurt Braunholer, Pete Holmes and TJ Miller. Possibly even more important than gaining access to the Nerdist family, the show will be executive produced by Reno 911 creators and The State alums Tom Lennon and Ben Garant, with additional involvement from the folks at Funny or Die. So, essentially, this show links up most of Los Angeles' best, funniest, talent all in one place. What a deep pool of talent to pool from. Too bad NBC couldn't think of this first.
Filed under Flashback!, Good Humor, Shorties, Talkies
Tagged as Barry Lutz, Ben Garant, Chris Hardwick, Colbert Report, Comedy Central, Funny or Die, Jimmy Fallon, Late Night, MTV, NBC, Nerdist, Reno 911, Seth Meyers, Singled Out, The State, Tom Lennon
A Jumped the Snark Shorty: Dave, Lindsay & Alec
Yesterday we talked about how greatly Dave Letterman is revered, how, despite Leno winning the ratings battle, Letterman has clearly won the Late Night war. Part of his appeal, admittedly, has been his aloofness, his refusal to play by the rules and pander to either the audience or the guests. His rough edge is what, ironically, has made him endearing for three decades. But there are times, rare but documented, when Dave abandons his cranky side, however briefly and shows true compassion. It is that sensitive, caring, paternal part of Dave that is the flip side to his default curmudgeon state, the yin to his prickly yang that has made him so beloved and appreciated. And it was precisely that element of Dave that was on display when Lindsay Lohan appeared on The Late Show to, ostensibly, promote her appearances with Charlie Sheen in Scary Movie 5 and on Anger Management. However, with Lindsay due to enter court mandated rehab in May, and with Dave's history of engaging troubled starlets, including Lohan, Letterman not surprisingly steered the conversation towards off-camera matters, boldly confronting Lohan about her personal problems. It was awkward and sad and kind of hard to watch, and certainly not something you'd see from Jay Leno, but it was also classic Dave. And, despite Lohan's obvious discomfort you can see that she appreciates Dave's concern, and, conversely, it is plain that Dave's concern is genuine.
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You can argue that Dave was wrong to drudge up her personal life – clearly Lohan is not in the right state of mind to address these things on-camera – but despite whatever sensationalist motive Dave might have had, you can't argue that Dave does not care about Lohan. He's a lot of things, but disingenuous it not one.
In other late night news, reports are indicating that Alec Baldwin is interested in hosting a late night talk show, potentially taking over the 1:35am slot currently (still, somewhat shockingly) occupied by Last Call with Carson Daly,* and that NBC is likewise interested in continuing their relationship with Baldwin. This show would most likely take on the form of an intimate one-on-one interview, something like a television version of Baldwin's WNYC podcast Here's the Thing. It would also be akin to Tom Snyder's Late Late Show, which we discussed in yesterday's post. As opposed to the possibility of Seth Meyers taking over for Jimmy Fallon on Late Night, which we explained might be an ill-advised choice, we think this makes more sense. Baldwin is already in the Lorne Michaels/Broadway Video family, having just finished his career redefining stint on the Michael's produced 30 Rock and having become the definitive SNL host (non-Justin Timberlake category). He's arguably as popular as ever, and, as his podcast interview with Billy Joel showed, he can be simultaneously intelligent and well-read while still just feeling like a regular guy from Long Island. It's that easy-going charisma that would make Baldwin a successful interviewer, and it's not absurd to think that people would enjoy tuning in to see him chat with other actors, writers, musicians for an hour. In fact, it has so much promise, and is so different from what Jimmy Fallon does, it might actually make for a better companion directly after The Tonight Show, whether under the banner of Late Night or as something entirely new. With Fallon's show being so frantic, so silly, so irreverent, it might be nice to pair it with something more old-fashioned and slower-paced, even if it's just a Baldwin hosted show one night a week. And Baldwin can do it as long as he wants, until either he or Lorne is ready to for someone or something else. Worst case scenario, it can't be as bad as The Chevy Chase Show.
*While this post was being written Deadline reported that Last Call with Carson Daly has been renewed for another (13th!) season, so all those words might have been for naught. Still, this might not affect the Baldwin situation, or, perhaps, indicate that he would, in fact, be considered for the Late Night slot.
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A Jumped the Snark Shorty: Jimmy & Jay, An East Side Story
Last night on Late Night they kicked off the show with a musical number that joined Jimmy Fallon and his lead-in Jay Leno, the current host of The Tonight Show dueting with the rumored successor. This parody of West Side's Story's "Tonight" brought together these two hosts whose names have been so dragged through the news and blogosphere the last few weeks, whose futures have become the subject of much speculation and scrutiny. Leno, from his perch in Burbank, has made no secret of his recent disdain for NBC and its executives; Fallon, like he did during the Leno-Conan controversy three years ago, has done his part to stay out of the fray, trying to stay friendly with everyone and stay as far away from any whispers of backstabbing or plotting as possible. And this sketch goes to show that while Leno might have a considerable beef with NBC brass, he harbors no ill will towards Fallon, and Jimmy, for his part, appreciates all that Jay has done for him.
However, while this bit illustrates that everything may be copacetic between Jay and Jimmy, it also demonstrates why Fallon is so highly regarded and why he's so quickly being elevated to the top spot. Yes, this is a great piece of television that shows that Leno can still have a great sense of humor about these things and about all things, but by airing on Late Night it only serves to further bolster Fallon and his team's credentials, once again proving their creativity and passion for the medium, and their keen ability to capitalize on a situation. This was probably the best four minutes either program will air this week, and some of Late Night's best work this year (non-Justin Timberlake category), the A+ material on the network's B show. But the fact that this bit was conceived and produced by the Late Night team and broadcast as part of Fallon's show offers yet one more reason why Fallon is ready to take over the mantle. It wasn't quite passing the torch as it was recognizing where the fire is.
Right now, Late Night justs get it. Even Leno agrees.
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Tagged as Jay Leno, Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake, Late Night, NBC, The Tonight Show, tonight, West Side Story
Deja View: Why Seth Meyers Would be the Wrong Choice as 'Late Night' Heir
The plot keeps thickening with the NBC late night situation, and it continued today with the buzz that Lorne Michaels would like to anoint current "Weekend Update" anchor Seth Meyers as successor to Jimmy Fallon on Late Night, just as Meyers followed Fallon behind the Update desk (albeit, with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler in the interregnum). However, we think, in this case, Lorne might be making a poor decision.
With sources reporting that Jimmy Fallon will take over The Tonight Show in 2014 it's only natural to start speculating who will replace him at 12:35am. And, similarly, it's only natural to start speculating who Lorne Michaels will nominate for that position, as the show is produced his Broadway Video and it was he who plucked Conan O'Brien out of relative obscurity to launch the program in 1993 and who rescued Fallon from near-irrelevance to grab the reins in 2009. So whomever the next tenant of Studio 6B is will probably be chosen by Michaels and will likely come out of his comedy stable. However, while Meyers fits that bill, a longtime writer and cast member on SNL, he might be the wrong guy at the wrong time. He's just too much in the Fallon mold, and the show would be wise to move in another direction.
More: History should repeat itself, but not exactly…
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Purge then Splurge: Mercer Union is preparing for our huge third annual Garage Sale.
We are currently accepting donations of books that have been read, CDs that have been ripped, clothes tha have been out-grown, equipment that has been upgraded, furniture that no longer fits, etc. etc. All proceeds towards Mercer Union's 2006-2007 programming year.
Any donated items that sell for $50 or more are eligable for a tax receipt. Contact dave@mercerunion.org for more information.


Your staff are already familiar with mobile technology, so it makes sense to let them use it to be more productive. But allowing people to connect remotely on mobiles and tablets can be a security headache – and a financial one too – especially if they're using their own device.
With BT One Mobile secure devices, you'll get the tools to use smart devices to your advantage. You'll be able to set up and manage mobile devices with advanced tools for logging and reporting so you can see exactly what mobile assets you have and how they're being used.
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Up-to-date inventory. See all mobile devices, plus which applications (and which versions) they have installed.
Quick ordering and service. Your users will be able to order and set up their devices quickly and use the self-service web portal to sort out simple issues.
Easy distribution. You'll be able to send applications, data and settings 'over-the-air' (OTA) to a wide range of mobile devices.
Data roaming limits. Manage your costs by setting and enforcing policies that limit data roaming charges for staff working abroad.
Remote security tools. You'll be able to reset, lock and wipe devices remotely to protect yourself against data loss.
Security policy management. Set and enforce your policies, including PIN codes, password rules, inactivity timeouts, and encryption.
Reporting tools. Produce regular or one-off reports on your assets, software, applications and use.
BT One Mobile secure devices are available around the world.
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Why do soldiers rally around a standard
system October 30, 1999, 2:47pm #1
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I agree standards were useful to keep fighting units together, but I think more importantly, the standard bearer always stayed with the leader so their men knew where he was. They needed to protect him &
look to him for orders. If the standard fell, that meant they were without command. The standard of the general (often the king) was particularly vital. If it fell, the battle, with few exceptions, was lost. With no
one to follow the men lost heart & would usually try to flee.
The expression "rally around the flag" means to protect the leader, in America we more commonly use it to mean honoring our country or preserving the Constitution. "Raise up a standard," means to lead into battle; "take up the fallen standard" means to take over someone's failed cause; and "captured their flag" means an indisputable triumph. (The general's private detatchment would make every effort to gather up a fallen standard. To let the enemy capture it was the ultimate shame. Not only was it viewed as cowardice, but there were periods when such bitter defeat was believed to be a sign from God of the entire people's moral inferiority.
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Elibraz November 6, 1999, 2:57am #2
We don't currently appreciate the importance of the standard in medieval times even if we have been in the military in modern times. The standard was used to identify the location of the leader or as a rallying point after or during the battle.It was also waved in certain patterns to denote certain formations or key commands. The use of standards also identified units as mentioned in earlier posts. It was also sort of a dare.A unit routed in battle and losing their standard was disgraced,but a unit could lose the battle and quit the field with the standard intact and at least still have their "colors intact".
Elibraz


A Letter to my Grandmother.
I promised fewer words, but sometimes I go back on my promises because I like to write things so much. I also promised lists & letters on the blog, so now, you'll get the latter. Here's an email I sent to my grandmother (Nanny) in reply to an email that she sent me.
It is so great to hear from you! I just spoke with Mom & Dad last night, and they mentioned speaking with you briefly on the phone. It sounds like you and Poppy are keeping busy—and that movie about Gandhi sounds really interesting. I haven't seen any movies in a while, except one entirely in Tamil (the language they speak here) a few weeks ago. It was an experience. The male & female leads don't ever kiss—they might hug at the end.
Yes, it is hot and getting hotter here—I'm not sure what the exact temperature is and even if I did, it'd be in Celsius! But feels like mid-to-high-80s now.
Classes are not too hard yet—I don't think anything will be as hard as CMU, actually. They just started in earnest last week. I'm taking Spoken Tamil, The Idea of India in Literature, Christianity in India, 19th century British Fiction, perhaps one more Christianity class or a class about Indian philosophy, and then auditing French. It keeps me busy in the mornings, but I have some afternoons free.
I wish I could be there for Poppy's birthday—we will all have to get together this summer when I return. What else are you up to these days? Is the weather quite bad?
Great to hear from you! Talk more soon.


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After the engagement back in July, popular TV actress Sumaiya Shimu ties the knot with the country director of US-based Relief International, Nazrul Islam on 28th August.
The venue for the wedding ceremony was the Hotel Amari in Gulshan. The Bou Bhaat was held on the 29th at Nikunja's Hotel Le Meridien.
Shimu sought good wishes and prayers from all her friends, families, and fans. "I'm truly blessed with love from my fans all over the country. With your support, I've been successful in my acting career and I ask for your blessings so that I can be successful in my married life as well," said Shimu.
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Michael Gordon Skinner (Newcastle upon Tyne, 26 de noviembre de 1958) es un informático y ex–jugador británico de rugby que se desempeñaba como octavo.

Selección nacional
Fue convocado al XV de la Rosa por primera vez en enero de 1988 para enfrentar a Les Bleus y disputó su último partido en marzo de 1992 ante los Dragones rojos. En total jugó 21 partidos y marcó tres tries para un total de 12 puntos (un try valía 4 puntos hasta 1993).

Participaciones en Copas del Mundo
Solo disputó una Copa del Mundo; Inglaterra 1991 donde el XV de la Rosa avanzó a cuartos de final luego de ser derrotados por los All Blacks y vencer a la Azzurri y los Estados Unidos (Skinner marcó un try). Vencieron de visitante a los franceses y al XV del Cardo en semifinales, para llegar a la final donde serían vencidos por los Wallabies.

Palmarés
 Campeón del Torneo de las Seis Naciones de 1992.
 Campeón de la Anglo-Welsh Cup de 1987–88 y 1990–91.

Referencias

Nacidos en Newcastle upon Tyne
Jugadores de rugby de Inglaterra
Informáticos del Reino Unido
Jugadores de la selección de rugby de Inglaterra

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It was a perfect day out at Hurkey Creek on Saturday 20th September 2008, where the 24 Hours of Adrenaline is held every year. My guess is that the temps ranged from low 40's over night to around 85 during the day but the Sun burnt like a hot stove when you got exposed to it. Somehow the organizers always get it right to ensure that the nights are moonless and pitch dark for most part.
This year there was an 8 hour race thrown in to confuse the crowds so the start line was hot, dusty, packed and festive. The usual Chariots of Fire tune bringing a lump to any seasoned athlete's throat, and they were off!
Some crazy lanky dude won the le Mans start by many yards and made it look easy. For any of you who have partaken in this maniacal start, it is something for lying down and avoiding. No matter how fit you are for biking or even how good a runner you are you will never, ever, even be anywhere near the front and will be totally anaerobic within the first 50 yards Of course if you are a solo racer like our hero Mary then there is no any sense in rushing this, as you have 24 hours of non stop entertainment to make up any meager yards lost on your opponent.
There were three entrants in the Solo Ladies category so that kinda takes the edge off things a bit when it comes to getting on the podium but it was going to be a fight to the finish! Two seasoned solo veterans one aged 64 (don't be fooled by Wendy Skean... she has done more race miles on a bike than some local MTB clubs all members included. The other lady Timari Prius is the defending champ and a SIX-time winner of this event.
Mary raced off into the blazing hot countryside with husband Gerry standing there with a lump in his throat and a tear in his eye with pride for his Mary. Lare Dog and I cracked a frosty and settled down for a long 24 hour vigil.
The support area was set up like the pro's and we had everything a racer could wish for including portable hot and cold showers.
Mary kept a fairly steady pace through out the afternoon and managed to gain around 10 minutes on Timari and by lap 4 Timari took it back.
Each rider had their share of 2 hour long slow laps, Mary's came at night and Timari's towards the end of the race. Mary came in to warm up a bit and Lare Dog noticed a nasty swollen gash on her left shin. Mary hadn't noticed it because of the cold (28 degrees). Lare dog hauled out the ol first aid kit and attended to it like the pro he is and Mary was up and outta there.
All the time Mary never faltered. We had a bit of a scare when the Stan's wheels started losing air. Gerry rushed over to the Switchbanck camp and Fergus topped it up with Stan's while Mary used the backup wheel.
At 6:00 am, the fun and games started.
Mary was behind by about 50 minutes and we were thinking that a 2nd place was pretty good and she should just ensure that she wasn't outsmarted by the Wily 3rd place veteran Wendy Skean. Mary was on lap 12 when her tenacity and sheer guts started prevailing. She never stopped for longer than 10 minutes on any lap. Timari started taking longer breaks and sitting in the car to warm her toes. Mary chewed away slowly into the lead and eventually on the 14th lap overtook Timari in the transition area. Timari headed out for lap 15 and that forced Mary to complete a 16th as she did not know if Timari might suddenly gain some energy from some where and take the win. Timari did not start lap 16. Mary did not know this and had to put in one last great effort and finally take the 2008 Woman's solo 24 hours of Adrenalin title.
It was quite an experience, fun and challenging at the same time. The win hasn't sunk in yet. Overall I didn't feel too bad staying awake the entire time. I lost time on the night laps until I gained more confidence, also crashed a few times (hadn't been night riding in years). What was cool were the spectator's watching around the downhill, rocky sections, set lanterns and glow sticks on the rocks to help us guide through them in the dark... I was very grateful. Plus they cheered the riders as they came through at several different locations. I actually had an injury and didn't know it, Lare-dog helping change my socks after one late night/early morning lap to warm the feet and saw a gash on my shin that had bad swelling. He cleaned it up and bandaged and I was good to go. That's the Medic Lare-dog to the rescue. It was awesome, the 1st place solo finishers were given a complete light kit, it's awesome and I guess I'll be doing more night riding in my future.
I couldn't have done it without my husband Gerry's help. He motivated me, suggested training and fueling tips, got me everything I needed before the race and allowed me time to train. I think he probably thought I was nuts, but he still ran around anyway. At the race he, Larry and Mark Cluttey were my wrenches–savior's scurrying around getting me everything I needed when I pulled into the pit. They were my coaches, fueling station, cozy blanket, pit crew, etc. I'm very grateful they stayed up for me all night long. Plus any Warrior's around and friends cheering me on... that got me through it too. Even my 5 yr son Garrett cheered me on saying "Go mommy! Are you winning?" What an experience! I'll never forget when I pulled into the timing area with half an hour to spare, Gerry and Garrett there to greet me. I wish my girls (Erika and Leija) were there too. I was actually trailing for most of the late night/early morning laps, until I gained my time back when the sun came up. I was so cold my fingers/thumb ached and my left shifting thumb was so numb and powerless I couldn't shift and had to use my right thumb instead. The numbness remained for about five days.
I stopped a few times to help some riders who were stranded. One male rider was frantic in the rocky section at night and had no lights. I wouldn't known he was there until he spoke to me. He asked me to I shine my light on his bottle cage battery because it came disconnected. He was in a hurry trying to plug it back in so it took a few tries. Then his handlebar light fixture was not staying fastened either... he was getting frustrated, I thought he was never going to get it together but eventually he did and was on his way. Then lap 15, a young man off the side of the trail was trying to fix a flat and his pump broke. Hey yells," can I borrow your pump?" I said sure and told him to just use it and turn it in at the transition. Sure enough, the race coordinator walked to our camp later and returned the pump.
After I came into the transition and checked in for the last time I asked how many laps I'd completed, the volunteer said 15, I thought WOW I thought I'd done 16 laps. The race coordinator again came through and checked with the timing trailer and confirmed it was 16 laps, WHEW!
Yes I did go to work on Monday, I was worked though. My knees ached, I had sore muscles and my tendons above my heels were so tight and achy I couldn't walk around at work very well. I felt like an old lady who lost about 10 lbs. Today I'm finally almost back to normal and ready to do some spinning.
The 2nd and 3rd place finishers (Timari and Wendy) are trying to convince me to enter the 12 Hours of Temecula coming up in November. It was an exciting feeling to be on the podium wearing the yellow jersey, I couldn't believe it happened. I was thinking the whole time I'll be happy to finish and 2nd place isn't so bad, I was ecstatic when it was a first place finish!
Thanks to everyone who helped Gerry gather all the equipment. The wheel set and tires were awesome, thanks to Fergus for getting those together!


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The court system in Sebring, Florida is a government institution of Florida to settle disputes involving residents of, or events that occurred in, Sebring.
More likely than not, you will deal with the courts of Sebring, Florida at least once or twice in your life.
Jury Duty: If you are an adult U.S. Citizen, and live in Sebring, Florida, you are probably eligible to serve on a jury, and are required to do so if you get a letter from a Sebring court telling you that you have been selected for jury duty. The selection process is random, and is usually drawn from a list of names on voter registration rolls, or a list of drivers licenses. When you show up, you, and many other potential jurors, will be directed to a courtroom in which there is an upcoming trial. You will then go through the jury selection process, where the lawyers for each side are allowed to summarily dismiss a certain number of jurors, for any reason they want. If you are dismissed in this manner, your service is complete, and you can go home, usually after signing a few documents.
Filing a Lawsuit: If you file a lawsuit in Sebring, Florida, you will have to deal with the court system quite a bit, even if your matter never goes to trial. You, or your lawyer, will have to show up in court to file the necessary paperwork, attend preliminary hearings, case management conferences, and resolve discovery disputes. Even if no trial occurs, you will become intimately acquainted with the courts in Sebring, Florida.
Being Sued: Likewise, if you're the defendant in a lawsuit, you're going to have a lot of work to do in Sebring, Florida's courts. You and your attorney will have to draft and file an answer to the lawsuit, and plenty of other documents, as well. Furthermore, there are many hearings that usually occur before a trial, to resolve procedural and evidentiary issues.
Divorce: If you are divorcing your partner in Sebring, Florida, you have to deal with the court system, especially if you have disagreements over property or child custody which you cannot resolve on your own.
Whatever the particular circumstances leading you to have to deal with the court system in Sebring, Florida, it's highly likely that complex legal questions are going to be involved.
If you think that you might have major interactions with the court system of Sebring, Florida anytime soon, you should definitely hire a good lawyer who specializes in civil litigation.


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Folate (L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Calcium Salt) 200 mcg
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) 1.5 mcg
Organic Oryza sativa (rice) hull powder
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans.
Recommended Adult Dose: 1 serving (2.15 g) twice daily dissolved in 250 mL of water or as directed by a health care practitioner.
No known contraindications.
Myo-inositol has been shown to enhance the efficacy of clomiphene. When given with folic acid, it improved ovulation rates (65.5%) compared to clomiphene alone (42%), as well as pregnancy rates (53.8% combined use vs. 42.2% clomiphene alone). Medication dosage to control hyperglycemia may need monitoring, as myo-inositol has benefits on insulin sensitivity similar to metformin.
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2. Regidor PA, Schindler AE, Lesoine B, et al. Management of women with PCOS using myo-inositol and folic acid. New clinical data and review of the literature. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig. 2018; 34(2). Pii PMID: 29498933.
3. Unfer V, Facchinetti F, Orrù B, et al. Myo-inositol effects in women with PCOS: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Endocr Connect. 2017; 6(8):647-658. PMID: 29042448.
4. Costantino D, Minozzi G, Minozzi E, et al. Metabolic and hormonal effects of myo-inositol in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a double-blind trial. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2009; 13(2):105-110. PMID: 19499845.
5. Zheng X, Lin D, Zhang Y, et al. Inositol supplement improves clinical pregnancy rate in infertile women undergoing ovulation induction for ICSI or IVF-ET. Medicine (Baltimore). 2017; 96(49):e8842. PMID: 29245250.
6. Formuso C, Stracquadanio M, Ciotta L. Myo-inositol vs. D-chiro inositol in PCOS treatment. Minerva Ginecol. 2015; 67(4):321-325. PMID: 25670222.
7. Laganà AS, Barbaro L, Pizzo A. Evaluation of ovarian function and metabolic factors in women affected by polycystic ovary syndrome after treatment with D-Chiro-Inositol. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2015; 291(5):1181-1186. PMID: 25416201.
8. Genazzani AD, Santagni S, Rattighieri E, et al. Modulatory role of D-chiro-inositol (DCI) on LH and insulin secretion in obese PCOS patients. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2014; 30(6):438-443. PMID: 24601829.
9. Facchinetti F, Bizzarri M, Benvenga S, et al. Results from the International Consensus Conference on Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol in Obstetrics and Gynecology: the link between metabolic syndrome and PCOS. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2015; 195:72-76. PMID: 26479434.
10. Nordio M, Proietti E. The combined therapy with myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol reduces the risk of metabolic disease in PCOS overweight patients compared to myo-inositol supplementation alone. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2012; 16(5):575-581. PMID: 22774396.
11. Colazingari S, Treglia M, Najjar R, et al. The combined therapy myo-inositol plus D-chiro-inositol, rather than D-chiro-inositol, is able to improve IVF outcomes: results from a randomized controlled trial. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2013; 288(6):1405-1411. PMID: 23708322.
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There is a memorable scene, involving Dustin Hoffman, in the hit-movie Kramer v. Kramer. The lead character, played by Hoffman, is in the midst of a custody battle with his estranged wife when he loses his job as an advertising executive.
His lawyer tells him that he does not stand a ghost of a chance in obtaining custody of his son if he is out of a job. And so the lead star begins a frantic search for an immediate job since the custody hearing was in a matter of days.
He responds to a classified advertisement for a job with an advertising firm. The job is far below his pay grade. During the interview – and this is the relevant part – he takes along an album with illustrations of his work. Today we call them 'demos' or 'samples'. He wants to show the interviewers the type and quality of work of which he is capable.
The interviewers are impressed but are puzzled, and do ask why he was applying for a job for which he was obviously overqualified. He simply told them that he needed a job and based on the 'demos', which he submitted, he got the job.
A client would often ask to see a 'demo' or 'sample' of the work, which an advertising firm can produce. They would then make an assessment either to hire or to prequalify that firm. But it is unheard of to be paying the advertising firm for a 'demo', in advance of a valid contract or in order to be prequalified.
The Department of Energy of the Ministry of the Presidency recently asked a local advertising company for 'demos' in the form of 3 sixty-second video ads. The manager of the advertising firm is reported in the media as saying that when he was approached, he was informed that the Department of Energy was in the process of reviewing the work of a number of service providers in an effort to find a suitable fit for the department.
If so, then why was the advertising agency paid? Why pay more than US$4,000 for a 'demo' in order to assess the agency's readiness to provide the required services? Were other advertising agencies approached and were they paid US$4,000 also to produce 3 sixty-second 'demos'?
The payment of more than US$4,000 amounts to a contract. If no other bidders were invited to tender 'demos' and were not similarly paid for the demos, then this payment amounts to single-sourcing.
The Procurement Act provides that the procuring entity may engage in single-source procurement when the good of service being demanded is only available from one person or entity or when that person of entity has exclusive rights to that good or service.
The government may also single-source for goods and services which are highly complex or specialized in nature, and which are only available from one source. In addition, single-sourcing may occur when there is a national catastrophe or in the interest of national security.
2) Why if the Department of Energy was merely reviewing the work of service providers, in order to find a suitable provider, was it necessary to pay for the 'demos'?
The Department of Energy and the Ministry of the Presidency must also explain the hefty cost for the 3 sixty-second 'adverts'. Kaieteur Radio paid an average of between US$20 and US$30 each for thirty-second audio 'adverts'. And these audio recordings were of a very high quality.
It is accepted that what the Department of Energy and the Ministry of the Presidency were asking for was video presentations and for sixty seconds. But why almost US$1,500 per ad?


Cat Wormer Granules are a highly effective treatment for roundworm and round worm eggs.
Bob Martin Clear's Cat Wormer Granules are a highly effective treatment for roundworm and round worm eggs in cats and kittens.
There is no permanent treatment for worms, and there aren't always symptoms. Veterinarians recommend that cats be wormed regularly, every 3-6 months as a routine measure.
This product has been specially developed to make worming easy –simply sprinkle the correct amount of granules onto your cats food to keep them healthy and roundworm free.
Clinically proven… Roundworms are contracted in different ways, meaning that at sometime in their lives cats will have roundworm. Roundworms can also be ingested from the area it lives, or by hunting. Infection in kittens is often through the mothers milk. It is also important to protect your home and pet against fleas. Control fleas around the home with a suitable product such a Bob Martin Clear Home Flea Spray and protect your pet by applying Bob Martin Clear Spot On regularly.
DIRECTIONS: The cat wormer granules should be sprinkled on the cat's food.
Sprinkle the required number of sachets onto about 1/3 of your cat's usual food ration and mix. Once this food has been consumed the remainder of the cat's food can be given.
Weigh your cat carefully before calculating the dose.
For cats weighing over 6.6kg give an extra 1 x 1g sachet per each additional 2.2kg bodyweight.
If you have more than one cat, treat each one separately and ensure that your other cats do not have access to the treated food.
Kittens (aged 3 to 6 months): For weaned kittens weighing 2.2kg-4.4kg (5-10lbs) give 1 x 1g sachet daily for 3 consecutive days. Very small or unweaned kittens under 3 months of age should be treated with a suitable licensed product.
For the treatment of pregnant cats seek the advice of a veterinary surgeon.


Preparations for terrorist attacks have increased in the Straits of Malacca as a result of intelligence suggesting plans for attacks on oil tankers are imminent, according to The Straits Times.
The Straits of Malacca are a key shipping route for goods in Asia, particularly oil, and this latest threat level increase has put Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia on a front footing.
There is concern that the threat of an attack could have an impact on trade in what is the world's top container port, Singapore.
Is this the new Horn of Africa?


The United States is known throughout the world for its fertile valleys and great plains and its vast harvests of fruits, vegetables and grains. The US is a major exporter of wheat and corn and soybeans.
But this year, if government predictions are right, the US will spend as much on food imports as it receives for its exports.
If you have a yen for 1,000 year old eggs (preserved duck eggs) and you live in a Virginia suburb of Washington, D.C., you'll find them at the Lucky Oriental Food and Gifts market in Falls Church, Virginia. This small store sells rice from Thailand and the foothills of the Himalayas and delicacies from all over Asia. Most, but not all, of the customers are Asian immigrants according to Le Ming, whose family runs the store.
"We also have a lot of American customers who come in with a recipe and say, 'Can you help me to find this and that,'" says Le Ming.
The imported products stocking the shelves at the Lucky Oriental and other ethnic food markets in the US do not compete with American food products. But they are among the reasons the United States expects to pay as much for importing food as it earns by selling wheat, corn and soybeans abroad this year. A quick check in the produce aisles of any food store, ethnic or otherwise, reveals another reason why the U.S. imports so much food says Gerald Bange, one of the chief economists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
"What we've been seeing over the last several years is a steady increase, especially in those commodities such as tropical products which are not directly competitive with the major commodities that we export," says Gerald Bange.
There are bananas from Colombia, papayas from Belize, cantaloupes from Honduras and nectarines from Chile. Mr. Bange says Americans have the money to pay for imported fruits and vegetables.
"We are seeing a trend up, and a rather steady trend up in our imports, especially of fruits and vegetables. They account for something like 45 percent of our imports now," says Mr. Bange.
The costs of different foods is also a factor according to Megan Provost, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation.
"The things that we're importing right now are higher valued products... things that cost more: fruits and vegetables, fresh products, processed goods, whereas what we're exporting are more bulk commodities: corn, soybeans... which just have a lower dollar value. If you look at quantities only, we're actually exporting higher quantities than we're importing, but when you look at dollar values, the things that we're importing cost more," says Ms. Provost.
Another factor hurting U.S. exports is bovine spongiform encephalopathy or BSE, commonly called mad cow disease.
After a cow in the western state of Washington was diagnosed with BSE, Japan and South Korea stopped importing U.S. beef. Gerald Bange says the ban on imported beef is costing U.S. cattle growers in excess of $2 billion dollars.
"If we put that back into the numbers, once that situation becomes resolved, I would expect to see our exports maybe once again, rather than looking to a zero balance of trade, possibly looking to a slight surplus in this year, depending on how soon that situation gets resolved," says Mr. Bange.
Economists also expect the weaker dollar to make US exports cheaper and help boost sales but Gerald Bange says last year's record production of wheat, soybeans and corn worldwide has driven down the prices of much of what the US exports.


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Published on Saturday, May 3, 1997 by Gideon Ariel
The distance between two points is the length of a straight line segment between them. In the case of two locations on Earth, usually the distance along the surface is meant: either "as the crow flies" (along a great circle) or by road, railroad, etc. Distance is sometimes expressed in terms of the time to cover it, for example walking or by car (see distance covered). Sometimes a distance thus indicated is ambiguous because the means of transport is neither mentioned nor obvious.
Distance as mentioned above is sometimes not symmetric, hence not a metric (see below): this applies to distance by car in the case of one-way streets, and also in the case the distance is expressed in terms of the time to cover it (a road may be more crowded in one direction than in the other, for a ship upstream and downstream makes a difference).
As opposed to a position coordinate, a distance can not be negative. Distance is a scalar quantity, containing only a magnitude, whereas displacement is an equivalent vector quantity containing both magnitude and direction.
Distance covered
The distance covered by a person, vehicle (often recorded by a odometer), animal, object, etc. should be distinguished from the distance from starting point to end point, even if latter is taken to mean e.g. the shortest distance, because a detour could be made, and the end point can even coincide with the starting point.
2D Two-dimensional coordinate system
3D Three-dimensional coordinate system
Angle Definition of an angle
Axis Definition of Cartesian axis
Cartesian geometry What is Cartesian geometry?
Coordinate system Definition of coordinates
Curve Definition of a curve
Distance Definition of distance
Euclidean geometry What is Euclidean geometry?
Geometry Definition of geometry
Length Definition of length
Line Definition of a line
Origin Definition of origin in a Cartesian coordinate system
Perspective projection Definition of perspective projection
Planar homography Definition of planar homography
Plane Definition of a plane
Point Definition of a point
Point (kinematics) Definition of a point (kinematics)
Projective geometry What is projective geometry?
Segment (kinematics) Definition of a segment (kinematics)
Vanishing points Definition of vanishing points and vanishing lines in perspective projection
Vector Definition of a vector
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This blog is supposed to be all about relaxation and my favorite pasttime, reading. Dog walking and home decorating. Delicious food. Photography and travel. You know, the fun stuff of life.
I've tried, really tried, to keep politics out of it, but I can't keep my mouth shut any longer. There's a reading-emergency afoot and we need to do something. THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION WANTS TO CUT ALL FUNDING FOR READING IS FUNDAMENTAL. This is the first time in the history of the program that any administration, Republican or Democratic, has eliminated funding.
Destroying this historic literacy program hits me where I live. Taking books away from children is the last straw. So I'm joining with fellow authors to urge you to send an e-mail message to your reps in congress in support of continued funding. The appropriation committee will be meeting in May and June to decide on budgets.
Let me be clear: This is not a controversial program. From its inception in 1966, RIF has been supported on both sides of the aisle because of its demonstrated success. Regardless of politics, thinking people know that we can either educate our children now, or pay later, when we're dealing with the known consequences of illiteracy: poverty, increased crime, unemployment, dependence on welfare.
So what'll it be? RIF costs $1.63 per child per year. It costs us $22,650 per prisoner per year to incarcerate a criminal, and yes, there's a connection. 70% of incarcerated criminals are functionally illiterate.
This administration always finds funding for massive tax cuts to corporations, the super-wealthy, and no-bid contractors. Yet when it comes to the education of low-income children, it's happy to slash the budget to nothing.
RIF's Web site provides a link for supporters to find their senator and representative and send an e-mail message in support of continued funding. The appropriation committee will be meeting in May and June to decide on budgets.
Funding for RIF was cut from the 2001 budget, but there was such an uproar that it was reinstated. So roar again! Please! It's a no-brainer.


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