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Artworks highlight legal debate over 'abandoned' DNA
Life 10 June 2013
By Peter Aldhous
They've dropped a lot more than a cigarette
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It has been described as both "creepy" and "cool". But amid the publicity surrounding a provocative art project that creates "facial reconstruction" sculptures based on the analysis of DNA on cigarette butts, chewing gum, and other detritus collected from the streets of New York City, one question has remained unasked: is it legal?
According to some readings of New York state law, artist Heather Dewey-Hagborg may have inadvertently breached a statute intended to prevent genetic testing of its citizens without their consent. The project casts a spotlight on our expectations of genetic privacy – particularly given the uncertain legal status, in many jurisdictions, of the DNA we all shed into the environment.
Dewey-Hagborg tested the samples she collected for genetic variants influencing traits like eye colour, hair colour, and racial ancestry. Such tests are on the cutting edge of forensic DNA analysis, allowing investigators to obtain some clues about their quarry's appearance from crime-scene samples.
The artist also included genetic markers linked to variations in facial structure (PLoS Genetics, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1002932), but which do not provide predictions good enough to be used in forensic investigations. As a result, the sculptures are unlikely to closely resemble the original owners of the DNA, she says.
Genetic surveillance
Dewey-Hagborg says she wanted to stimulate debate about a coming era of "genetic surveillance" – especially by law enforcement. In addition to testing crime-scene samples, police may obtain "abandoned" DNA from suspects. In one case, serial murderer Lonnie David Franklin Jr. – dubbed the "Grim Sleeper" – was snared in Los Angeles in 2010 after detectives obtained his DNA from a discarded pizza and eating utensils.
Legal scholars have debated whether police in the US should be able to use such evidence without obtaining a warrant, given constitutional protection against "unreasonable searches". But so far, US courts have accepted the practice.
As Dewey-Hagborg's project shows, however, private citizens are also able to pick up one another's DNA and get it analysed. There is a burgeoning industry around testing items carrying human DNA to allow people to check whether their partner has been unfaithful, for example, or to run a paternity test in secret. And in 2009, New Scientist demonstrated that someone could take a drinking glass bearing your DNA, and use commercial testing services to obtain information on your genetic susceptibility to serious diseases.
In most jurisdictions, the technology has run ahead of the debate over whether such testing should be banned. The UK led the way, outlawing non-consensual DNA testing in 2006. A bill that would have introduced similarly broad privacy protections in California was introduced into the state legislature this year, but failed to pass.
Patchwork laws
Elsewhere in the US, there is a patchwork of genetic privacy laws, none specifically written to address the testing of "abandoned" DNA. Still, New York's law, dating from 1996, outlaws most DNA testing without written consent.
Dewey-Hagborg does not know the identity of the people whose DNA she analysed, so could not obtain their consent. It is unclear how the law would apply in this case, says Sara Katsanis of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, who in 2009 collaborated with New Scientist on a survey of genetic privacy laws across the US.
Given that the individuals concerned are unlikely to be recognisable from the sculptures, Dewey-Hagborg argues that her project does not invade privacy – although she did not seek expert legal advice. "I basically just assumed there were no laws governing abandoned DNA material in public spaces based on a little Google searching," she says.
The US Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues has already advised that genetic privacy laws need to be overhauled. If not, the commission warned in October last year, people could have their entire genome sequenced without their knowledge.
"While individuals might have abandoned… genomic samples to public access, they nonetheless have a strong interest in whether the data they contain are collected and how they are used," the commission noted.
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Amid a lung illness outbreak, the American Medical Association urges the public to avoid e-cigarette or any sort of vapes until health officials further investigate and understand the cause of these illnesses. In addition to recommending anyone who has recently used e-cigarette products to seek medical care promptly if they experience any adverse health effects, the AMA also suggests prior users beware of symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath or chest pain.
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Slaughter High
Revenge of the nerd
words by Chris Andrews
While Freddy and Jason were busy tearing up screens stateside, the mid-80s were a relatively dry period for UK horror.
Pinhead aside – who was himself re-dressed and his co-stars overdubbed with American accents – home-grown flicks from the UK was a tired mix of quiet period dramas, depressing kitchen sink sob stories or gritty gangster thrillers. With the wit and charm of Hammer Productions now a thing of the past, UK horror audiences latched onto the new horror craze; the slasher film.
Considering during the late 1950s to early '70s, England was comfortably holding its own against horror from across the pond, it's strange to think the slasher didn't have a bigger impact on English filmmakers. Barring Michael Armstrong's 1969 Tigon film The Haunted House Of Horror, a semi-slasher about a group of teens picked off in a creaky old mansion, and 1978's Killer's Moon, a delightfully unpleasant little number dealing with four escaped inmates terrorising the Lake District, it wasn't until 1986 that the UK added arguably only its second real entry to the slasher hall of fame, following 1984's Don't Open Till Christmas, with Slaughter High.
Set… somewhere in the United States, the jocks and cheerleaders of Doodsville High pull a terrible prank on class dork Marty Rantzen, leaving his face scarred and his brain scrambled. Years later the students return to the now-abandoned school for their class reunion only to find themselves trapped inside. As they frantically try to escape, a maniac in a jester mask takes them out one-by-one. Has Marty returned to enact his revenge?
In a Carrie role-reversal opening, British horror icon Caroline Munro, who even by slasher movie standards might by the oldest and most glamorous teenager on-screen, leads poor Marty into the girl's locker room promising him a time he'll never forget. As he undresses in the shower, Carol's (also her character name) snickering friends sneak in with a camera. Pulling the curtain back and yelling, "April fools," they decide to dunk the naked nerd's head into a toilet bowl.
Continuing down the Carrie path, the coach breaks things up, even sending the bullies to the gym for some well-earned press-ups (clearly he and Miss Collins read the same teaching manual). Meanwhile, Marty doesn't seem to have learned from his past mistakes and accepts a laced joint from one of the jocks before happily skipping off to finish his science project. Distracted by the joint, the experiment bubbles over and Marty eyesight is dispatched via a jar of (very clearly labelled) nitric acid to the face.
Oddly enough, the UK take on American high school life somehow makes Marty's tormentors even more unlikeable. The mostly British cast doing mostly terrible accents really play up to the jock/cheerleader stereotype seen in a plethora of US teen movies from the era, though with a hint of the English upper-class public school. While slipping in as many Americanisms as possible, drinking Pabst Blue Ribbon and referencing the 7-11, the humour and tone are still distinctly British. If 2000AD had ever turned their hand to trying an EC-style Tales From The Crypt comic strip, it might have looked something like this.
As we move into the second act, our (not much older than they looked before) cast of tearaways return for their class reunion on, you guessed it, April Fools Day. Things go south quickly and they wind up trapped behind an electric fence inside the abandoned school. Eschewing the whodunnit element, a staple of slashers, it's clear from the get-go Marty has masterminded the mayhem and his tormentors have walked right into his trap.
Searching for a way out, the bullies face a host of elaborate, violent pranks which almost play out like a horror movie check-list. For starters (with a barely concealed wink and nod) the characters seem quite keen on pointing out the fact we're in a slasher movie. There's a fake scare in a Friday 13th hockey mask, one girl walking through the dilapidated halls of the school announces, "It's like Halloween," and upon discovering their old lockers with their names creepily scratched into them another gleefully states it reminds her of Prom Night.
If the cast had been brushing up on their horror movie trivia, the filmmakers had also done their homework. Complete with all the tropes you'd come to expect from any decent slasher – the killer's silhouette appearing in the hallways, the maniac falling to the ground, apparently comatose, only to recover at the crucial moment, victims mistaking the killer for a friend, only for things to go horribly wrong – there's also a few bonus nods thrown in for good measure too. After downing a poisoned beer, one victim raises his shirt to show his bulging gut, moments before it explodes à la Alien. Which bring us to the woman who inexplicably decides, in the midst of the carnage, to take a dip in the bath (amazingly, there's still hot water running), but, of course, the bath is filled with acid.
Like any self-respecting horror film of the '80s, just when you think the screaming has stopped, it has one more scare up its sleeve…
In a fun twist on the sub-genre, the final chase takes place in the morning sun. Apart from a brief moment at the outset, it's the first time we see a masked Marty in all his gory glory. Baseball bat in hand, the vacant stare of the wrinkled mask, and the unsettling jangles of the jester hat bells, he chases Munroe back to where it all began, the girls' locker room, for the final kill.
Like any self-respecting horror film of the '80s, just when you think the screaming has stopped, it has one more scare up its sleeve… and it's interesting one. Following the Maniac (which also starred Caroline Munroe), Don't Go In The House-style ending of Marty tormented by zombie-like versions of his victims, he wakes in a hospital, his face bandaged. Hearing a commotion, a doctor rushes into the room to find a nurse pinning Marty down. The Nurse turns; it's Marty in her dress, a maniacal look in his eye and his hand clutching a hypodermic needle. It's a sequence eerily similar to a scene in Christopher Nolan's wonderful The Dark Knight, moments before Heath Ledger's the joker destroys the hospital dressed as a nurse.
Interestingly, at the very beginning of the film when the first prank is played on Marty and one of the bullies wears the jester mask, the coach yanks the mask off: "It's the Joker" he says. In another odd parallel, as Marty is being wheeled off following a face full of acid, he lies on the stretcher, the unharmed side of his face on show. As Munroe approaches to apologise he spins around revealing his scarred left side, screaming in madness, very similar to Gotham villain Harvey Two-Face Dent, the 'other' bad guy in The Dark Knight. These are likely little more than a fun coincidence, but I'd love to think Nolan is a secret Slaughter High fan.
Originally titled April Fool's Day and even playing first in Cannes under that title, the producers were forced to amend their chosen appellation to Slaughter High when Paramount announced their own slasher film that was also going with the April Fool's theme. It's a shame because although I personally like Slaughter High as a title, it's very clear from the start of the film that the narrative heavily utilises the 1st of April. The deadly pranks, the theme song composed by Friday the 13th maestro Harry Manfredini and of course the killer's jester mask, (the mask of the fool), which as slasher movie masks go is certainly one of the better ones. One can't help but wonder if they had have been able to release under the original title, could the film have had a greater impact?
Caroline Munroe would continue acting, mainly in British television, and is still working today. Tragically actor Simon Scuddamore who played Marty committed suicide in November 1984 of an intentional drug overdose. When not performing, he was a volunteer at a school for troubled children which led to him being unable to shoot at weekends due to his commitments with the school. Slaughter High would be his only feature film credit.
With two credited directors, Mark Ezra and George Dugdale (who was married to Caroline Munroe at the time of shooting), and even a third if certain DVD extras are to be believed, it's a shame they never ventured into this strange realm of the English slasher again. Clearly the intention of setting the Slaughter High 'in America' was a deliberate attempt to sell to the film to the US market, but it would be fascinating to know how the same story, with a few necessary tweaks, would have played out had it been set in England.
Bizarrely, we're still to receive the definitive slasher icon England deserves. There have been several attempts over the years, some even following in Slaughter High's somewhat tongue-in-cheek footsteps. 1994's baffling comedy-horror Funny Man features a jester demon as the villain like an undead version of Marty, while the more recent 2009 Alex Pettyfer starring effort Tormented deals with a bullied child who returns from the grave.
While not a top-tier slasher, Slaughter High comfortably sits alongside the likes of Graduation Day and Sleepaway Camp in terms of gruesome fun. With its tongue firmly lodged in its cheek, a wry sense of humour and a mask that even Michael Myers would be proud of, perhaps our English slasher icon has been here all along.
See you next April, fools!
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These outfits felt a lot easier to wear when shoes were added! Scarves might add something, but I opted to just show how much the shoes helped with #4 and 6.
Here again, a shoe that picked up the color of the cardigan provides a sense of intentionality to the color combination that was missing when shoes weren't shown.
Now we get to the 3-color outfits, which most of us felt were the most awkward. I think the black shoes help with #16, although it's still not really as "together" #17.
Here I felt, for the first time, that a scarf was really going to help. For #18, the white on top felt too "light" (silly, but I can't explain how it struck me). The beige scarf gave me more of a feeling of solidity. While #19 still isn't optimal, I think accessories help quite a bit.
These white pants are tough! I don't thnk #20 works terribly well, but I could see wearing #21.
Now here's how a scarf can really bring balance. But #23 is always going to be difficult. hmmm….
Enfin, we see again that the 3-color outfit improves with the addition of accessories, but still doesn't "work" as well as the 2-color outfit.
So, is there any help to be had for 3-color outfits? Tomorrow, I'm going to try some printed scarves to see if that makes a difference. If I can find them, I'm going to show some 2- or 3-colored shoes, too!
Great post, leaves a lot to think about. I am looking forward to seeing some pattern combinations of the colors. What about polka dot or stripe tees that combine 2 of the colors? I think adding the scarf just covers up the color of the tee if you wear a cardigan, unless you don't tuck the tee in and show it sticking out of the bottom of the cardigan, which I am okay with. I am also okay with wearing a scarf with just a tee. I do have to say, I don't like any of the combinations with white shoes, I just don't like white shoes.
There is indeed a lot to think about even when the solid coloured accessories are added. The white shoes are my least favourite part of the puzzle. As I try to imagine these outfits with a print scarf that I already own, animal print (black, beige and white) might work.
this is a fun experiment 🙂 I am wondering if jewelry added in the color of the shoes/scarf would help some of the more questionable combinations? Or maybe a printed scarf instead of a solid?
I am also in the "I just don't like white shoes" camp.
Is it the fact that the white shoes are SHOES? Like everyone else, I didn't like any of the white shoe outfits. But if I mentally substitute white SANDALS, the outfits become better. Are those white loafers one of those items that look great in the store, but really don't go with anything? This is a casual ensemble, which I prefer, but I wonder if those white shoes would work better if they were pumps and the pants were skirts or slim ankle pants? Hmm …. interesting.
I think hair color might matter. E.g., I can imagine 19 looking okay on someone with dark hair and 25 on someone with blonde or light brown hair.
I really like 1, 8, 11, 13, 17, 18, 21, 22, 27. What these have in common is only two colors at a time, with each color on at least two items. There's no "odd man out." Somehow these look the most sophisticated to me – more so than the solids (5, 7) or solid with a single accent piece (12, 14). Another way to tie in an accent color is with socks. Color 1: cardigan, pants, shoes. Color 2: t-shirt, socks.
I wonder if it would be different if an accent was a true "accent" (red, teal) rather than another neutral?
I agree with Suzy about the accent color (I mentioned that on yesterday's post).
t just hit me that the problem with the 3 color outfits is using white and beige together. Thoughts, anyone?
I don't mind the white and beige together. And looking them over again, the 3-color outfits I most prefer are the ones with a white t-shirt. There's just something about a crisp white shirt!
Your right, I don't mind the white and beige as long as the white is the tee. I like #26. I have several white tees and wear them under my cardigans. A white cardigan is okay, but I would need to balance it with a darker color on the bottom – I could probably wear #25.
How about the Hermes Carre Kantha (http://piwigo.hermesscarf.com/picture?/4952/search/67710) for a patterned scarf? Although I don't think it's available new any more.
While you could certainly be seen in public in any of these, some of them definitely have a better feel than others. Those that have a piece in each of the 3 neutrals don't really do it for me. To me they scream for a patterned scarf or statement necklace to pull them together. I agree with several others that the white loafers just don't tend to work. White sandals probably would in most cases. I think a patterned scarf or other accessories will really take these to a more exciting level. As for patterned shoes, you showed some b/w houndstooth flats by Naturalizer not terribly long ago. Those would be cute with the b/w outfits.
I also whole-heartedly agree with the poster that mentioned a striped or other printed t-shirt would be great with these outfits. Of course I own a whole closet full of prints and not nearly enough neutrals!
So useful to think of the way that long scarves can utterly change the proportions of separates…As ever, Janice, I learn so much from your daily blog tutorial!
I don't wear white shoes either……..but do I like them with the white pants.
The white shoes don't work for me either, I would go with a white espadrille or a little strappy sandal. Great color combo for travel.
For me, this is not about color, but rather contrast in value ( lightness to darkness). Because of my fair coloring, I have to limit my outfits to medium with dark, or medium with light. I can't do a high contrast combo of very dark with very light. In addition, I prefer columns of color to enhance my vertically challenged height. I have also found that if a colored bottom and another color in a top are close in value, with the addition of a different value topper, a column of color is also created. This limits the number of outfits I can wear, but makes me more satisfied in my appearance, so you see me, and not the outfit.
What about the hair color of the wearer? More tan? More dark? More silver? That could make all the difference in those tricky 3 color outfits.
Those white loafers are tough! Not a fan. I am loving this series! Lots to think about. The two color outfits are still my favorites!
Shoes lighter than pants just don't "ground" an outfit for me.
This is an interesting exercise which I will apply to my own color palette (no beige or white pants!). I agree that the tri-color outfits present more of a challenge, but nothing that could not be overcome with the addition of pattern or at least some texture, like a tone-on-tone stripe or jacquard. Everything is too smooth and solid, down to the shoes (well, at least the Tasha loafers have an eyelet/bow detail). If the white loafers were instead white eyelet espadrilles or a laser-cut ballet wedge they would look less like nurse's shoes. Or swap the beige loafers for a pair of Sperry Top-Siders Bluefish in black marinier stripe – they would pull together every single outfit. I also think if the beige and white cardigans had 3/4 sleeves it would improve the proportions and look less blocky when worn with the same color pants.
I LOVE the three color combos. An addition of a patterned scarf or something will help. This is how I often dress. I have a couple of handbags with the three-way color block that really work. Jewelry can also work to accent and tie things together.
I'm with oekmama, I love the idea of a "statement shoe" in place of the white, which isn't really very versatile, especially if you live north of the Mason-Dixon. I suppose that's really not the point of the thought-experiment though!
IMHO if the shoes don't match the pants, then they need to match the cardigan. Matching the shoes to the T just isn't substantial enough.


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Consider everything you thought you knew about social sharing. Now, forget it. The trends you thought you knew have evolved and are not the same as they used to be. Time to hit refresh on your social marketing strategy and optimize your customer engagement by sharing the right content at the right time, and truly understand what channels people are using to make your message go viral.
A recent study revealed some surprising results that debunk some common misconceptions of social sharing. For instance, you would expect younger age groups (28 and younger) to engage with more shared content since they are the most "plugged in," right? Not even close. In reality, people ages 55-64 are more than twice as likely to engage with a brands' content. Additionally, you might predict that Saturdays and Sundays see the most consumer engagement since most people are not at work and less busy. Wrong again! People engage with shared content 49% more on weekdays than they do on weekends.
These new insights change what many people took to be common sense or seemingly obvious facts. One myth in particular has the potential to unlock new audiences for marketers. Billions of articles, pictures, videos and links are shared everyday, and when people hear "sharing" they immediately think of Facebook, Twitter and other popular social networks. News flash: only 28% of sharing comes from the traditional social networks that we think of.
So, what channel makes up for the other 72%? Great question. The answer is what we call "Dark Social," the tool all marketers should turn to understand audiences and drive smarter business decisions. Dark Social is the private sharing that happens behind closed private communications such as emails, chats, and mobile apps through copying and pasting portions of content from articles or links from your address bar. This insight into hidden sharing and engagement behaviors can shed light on what was previously an invisible audience. Brands and publishers looking to capture and capitalize on this information must have the right tool in place to do so.
Looking past integrating traditional sharing options can open new doors into an added layer of customer engagement. Intelligent sharing tools that will track this information are key to the future of marketing and ongoing customer engagement. Some companies are already putting this technology to use. For example, in the U.K. the Football Association has adopted new sharing tools to gain further insight into their fans to help sponsors improve the way they interact with the viewers.
As marketing becomes a more automated process, understanding Dark Social and utilizing the proper tools to access insights on sharing behaviors will help brands and marketers hone in on the content that is resonating most with their respective audiences. By gaining a deeper understanding of social sharing activity, brands have information on what's popular and what's not, adjusting content accordingly in real-time to cater to audience demand.


Are lenders seeing the same credit score you see?
A new government report found that the credit score you see might not be the same score lenders are seeing when they pull your credit report.
According to a study from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, one out of five consumers is likely to receive a score that is "meaningfully" different from the score used by a lender to make a credit decision.
Apparently the confusion comes in because of where lenders and consumers get their information. Most lenders look at any one of 49 different FICO scores when deciding whether to give out a loan. The score consumers get when they pay for their FICO score may or may not be the same score used by their lender. Sometimes those scores can be very different.
While the number of consumers whose scores vary by large margins is relatively low, for those that are effected it can have a big impact. Those the believe their scores are higher than they really are will apply for loans they don't qualify for. While those that think their score is lower than it is might settle for higher interest rates or worse terms.
Consumers are advised to shop around when applying for credit cards or loans and be familiar with their FICO credit score.


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Q: Mapping Lemma for Spectral Sequences in Weibel's book - Help with the proof We start by recalling the definition of a morphism in the category of Spectral Sequences:

a morphism $f \colon A \to E$ is a family of maps $f^r_{pq}\colon A^r_{pq}\to E^r_{pq}$ in the abelian category $\mathcal{A}$, with $d^rf^r=f^rd^r$ such that each $f^{r+1}_{pq}$ is the map induced by $f^r_{pq}$ on homology.

Now the Mapping Lemma [Weibel page 123, 5.2.4] tells us

Let $A,E$ be spectral sequences in an abelian category $\mathcal{A}$. Let $f \colon A \to E$ be a morphism of spectral sequences such that for some fixed $r$, $$f^r\colon A^r_{pq}\to E^r_{pq}$$ is an isomorphism for all $p$ and all $q$. Then the 5-Lemma implies that  $$f^s\colon A^s_{pq}\to E^s_{pq}$$ is an isomorphism for all $s\geq r$ as well

The part I don't understand is the highlighted part.
Why we need 5-lemma? In fact, according to me, if $f^{r+1}_{pq}$ is the map induced in homology, then by hypothesis we have that $f^r_{pq}$ is an isomorphism, therefore it induces in homology an isomorphism and so by induction we are done. Where are (if any) the mistakes in this reasoning?

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Expert: Electronic warfare system in Syria capable of tracking planes in Europe, Israel
Once a plane is spotted at an airdrome, the reinforced radio-electronic warfare system automatically assigns a target number to it and offers various options
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MOSCOW, September 28. /TASS/. Russian reinforced electronic warfare system in Syria is capable of tracking planes at airdromes in Europe and Israel, Vladimir Mikheyev, an adviser to the first deputy director general of Russia's Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET), told TASS on Friday.
According to Mikheyev, to reinforce the system's aviation component specialized jammers could be deployed along with ground-based systems. "It is also planned to increase the naval taskforce with electronic warfare and air defense systems," he said.
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"And all of this will be integrated under a common control system and we will know not only that someone has entered the airspace in this region but also that somewhere a plane is only operating on the runway, be it in Israel or Saudi Arabia or even in Europe, and we understand that is under control of the integrated aid defense system," he said.
Once a plane is spotted at an airdrome, the reinforced radio-electronic warfare system automatically assigns a target number to it and offers various options: "either radio-electronic reconnaissance, attenuation or electronic suppression or even, if we see that the situation is critical, fire to effect," he said.
Following the loss of the Russian Ilyushin-20 plane in Syria that was used by Israeli warplanes as cover to avert Syrian missile defense, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu pledged that radio-electronic warfare systems in Syria would be reinforced.
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Russian Airborne Troops to receive new Klesch minelayer in 2021
It will significantly increase the efficiency of engineering mines against the enemy, according to the engineer service commander


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Ex-Steelers kicker Reed finds new home with Niners
Published: Dec 02, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Former Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed has signed with the San Francisco 49ers and will serve as the team's kicker this weekend against the Green Bay Packers, NFL Network's Kara Henderson reported Thursday.
The 49ers officially announced the move Friday and stated that Reed was signed to a one-year contract. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Reed was released by the Steelers in Week 11 following nine seasons in Pittsburgh, during which he made 91.9 percent of his field-goal attempts. That accuracy appeared to slip this season as Reed missed 7 of 22 field-goal tries, including all four attempted between the 40- and 49-yard lines.
A knee injury has sidelined 49ers kicker Joe Nedney the past two weeks. With Nedney not quite ready to return, the team chose to go with the veteran Reed over Shane Andrus, who was released earlier this week after missing two of four field-goal attempts Monday night against the Arizona Cardinals.
Achilles' ankle? How Patrick Mahomes' injury could factor into Bengals-Chiefs AFC Championship Game
How will Patrick Mahomes' ankle injury factor into Sunday's AFC championship rematch between the Chiefs and Bengals? Keegan Abdoo meticulously explains how this could significantly impact Andy Reid's offense -- and fuel Lou Anarumo's defense.


MINNEAPOLIS — They told him he needed to speak. Young De'Andre Hunter, this elongated specimen of talent, possessor of raw gifts and a ceiling so high that not even his 7-foot-2 wingspan could reach it, only nodded. No words. He was a freshman at Friends' Central School, a distinguished private, Quaker high school bordering Philadelphia's western city limit. The coach there, a man by the name of Ryan Tozer, was unsure what to do. Defensive communication is difficult when one does not communicate. "He didn't speak his entire freshman year, but he was our best player," remembers Tozer, who was in his first year as a head coach.


The announcement, which comes as rival wholesalers Bibendum PLB and Matthew Clark pass into new ownership under C&C Group, will be seen as a challenge to Enotria's competitors at a time when they are seeking to reassure both suppliers and accounts that it is 'business as usual'.
The statement said: "Enotria&Coe today announced that private equity owners BlueGem will invest significantly in the coming months to continue to support the growth strategy of the business, and respond to opportunities that have recently been presented in the market.
The statement added: "Against a challenging backdrop and an increasingly turbulent, fragmented market, Enotria&Coe is optimistic about potential growth, and the opportunity to build both sustainable business and strong partnerships in the trade".
Troy Christensen, Enotria's CEO, highlighted the trend towards premiumisation in the on-trade, saying that the investment "will increase working capital, allowing for swift and effective response to customer needs".
Enotria is one of many national and regional wholesalers that have moved to remind the on trade of their credentials during the period of uncertainty over the fate of Conviviality's wholesale division, with companies signalling their willingness and ability to work with and support new accounts.


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NSW to become 'home for the Socceroos'
Football Federation Australia and the NSW Government today announced a four year, multi-million dollar deal that will see NSW host a series of major international football matches and become a "genuine home for the Socceroos."
The landmark agreement will see two major international matches featuring the Socceroos coming to NSW each year of the deal, starting with Australia-s first ever home Asian Cup Qualifier, against Kuwait, at Aussie Stadium on August 16.
The agreement schedule includes:
* 2006 - AFC Asian Cup Qualifying matches at Aussie Stadium against Kuwait (August 16) and Bahrain (October 11); * 2007 - a Powerade Cup international and one other major international; * 2008 - a preliminary FIFA World Cup Qualifier and a further Powerade Cup international; and * 2009 - a Powerade Cup international and the final round FIFA World Cup Qualifier (subject to satisfactory terms being reached with venues, and the Socceroos qualifying through the preliminary rounds in 2008).
NSW Premier, Morris Iemma said the agreement guaranteed NSW fans world class international Football involving the Socceroos for at least the next four years.
"The unforgettable atmosphere at the Socceroos- World Cup Qualifier last November was a terrific boost for Football in NSW and a great reward for loyal players and fans," he said.
"This deal to secure NSW as the home of the Socceroos until at least the next World Cup, on the eve of the team-s departure for Germany, is more great news for the growing band of Football supporters in NSW.
"Our track record in hosting major events is second to none - from the 2000 Olympics, to the 2003 Rugby World Cup and last November-s World Cup Qualifier.
"The big international matches this deal brings will enhance that reputation further, and provide an opportunity to showcase the best of NSW to large audiences nationally, throughout Asia and around the world."
John O-Neill, CEO of Football Federation Australia said the new agreement with NSW was a "major step in the continuing renaissance of Football in Australia. NSW has the largest Football participant base in the country with more than 225,000 registered players", he said.
"It is wonderful to be able to guarantee all those participants and fans that they will be able to see the Socceroos here in their own back yard in major internationals every year."
"With our first Asian Cup Qualifying matches coming to Sydney so soon after the World Cup, we expect those fans will come out in droves to support the team as they look to qualify for the Asian Cup for the very first time."
"The Asian Cup is a truly enormous event - highly significant in world Football - and Australia have a real chance of winning it if we can qualify this year," he added.
"It will be great for the team to be able to count on the sort of home ground advantage that they experienced last November against Uruguay."
NSW Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Sandra Nori, congratulated all of the parties involved in securing the deal, including Football Federation Australia and the NSW Major Events Board
"These matches are guaranteed to attract tens of thousands more visitors to Sydney each year, generating great exposure for the city and another valuable source of tourism revenue."


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Amazon has debuted its first private-label groceries including coffee and baby food as it branches out into yet another business.
The e-commerce giant is selling its own coffee brand under the Happy Belly label as well as baby food under the Mama Bear label, according to the Wall Street Journal. Amazon had no comment from the report.
Amazon has reportedly been preparing to roll out its own grocery product for some time, effectively competing with many of the brands that already make their perishable items available through the online marketplace including Starbucks and Earth's Best baby foods. Other perishables that the company is expected to start selling are nuts, spices, tea, vitamins, and household items such as laundry detergents. Earlier this year, the e-commerce giant also selling its own-private label clothes.
All of these items will be available exclusively through Amazon's subscription membership program, Prime, which costs $99 annually for access to streamed movies, TV shows, and Amazon's original productions in addition to free two-day shipping and one-hour delivery on certain orders.
Currently, a 12-pack of Mama Bear baby food cost $12.49, compared to $13.48 for a similar package of Earth's Best baby food, sold through Amazon by Earth's Best. A nine ounce bag of Happy Belly coffee retails for $9.99 while a Starbucks's French Roast 12 ounce bag of coffee sells for $13.95 from merchant bakeDelights.
Amazon has been pushing private-labels because they let the company sell the goods at a higher profit margin than by reselling products produced by others. They also give Amazon more control over the shipping and distribution so they can be more reliably shipped to Prime members within two days.
The hope is that its perishables will have more success that Amazon's private-label diapers line, which pulled off of online shelves only seven weeks after launch in 2015.


I have a family of six, and I am proud to raise them here in Western Washington. After living in other parts of the country for 10 years going to school, I am so glad to be back and make it my home again!
I'm a huge fan of reality TV. Whether it is Survivor, Master Chef or Shark Tank, I can't get enough! YouTube is pretty amazing too.
I think Amazon Prime has changed my life. Period!
I love stories! I always have at least one audio book going. A lot of young adult fiction and fantasy. I'd highly recommend anything from Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss, Rick Riordan or Brandon Mull.
I'm impressed with my ability to make myself laugh. Many times I may be the only one… what can I say? Hearing my kids laugh is 10x better, though!
I once lost the front wheel of my truck at 70mph and skidded to a stop on an off ramp somewhere near Pendleton, OR. It was like a scene from The Love Bug, watching my tire bounce down the highway.
I'm crazy about pizza. I enjoy making my own, eating out, or ordering in. Sometimes I'm picky, but on the other hand, what can really mess up cheese and bread? The Hub is one of my favorite places! I've got plans already for a woodfired pizza oven that I will build someday. I might put one in my parents' back yard first as an experiment.
One of my dreams is having a small hobby farm. You know, a cow and a few chickens, maybe a couple pigs. The milk would be awesome. I'd like to learn how to make cheese for my pizza, and of course ice cream!
I'd also like to have a boat, or three. I'm pretty sure that my wife will be just as excited to get one too! Fishing, skiing, wakeboarding, or tubing, I like to do it all. Oh, and I really want to learn how to sail.
I'm a very curious person. My interests range from technology to furniture making to snowboarding to bee keeping. I think my list of interests and hobbies could go on forever, but I'll stop at ten.
After completing my Master's in Community Counseling in 2009 at Gonzaga University, I moved my family to Memphis Tennessee, where I completed my Doctorate in Counseling Psychology at The University of Memphis. I then completed my Pre-doctoral internship at the University of North Dakota's Counseling Center. I am now licensed by the Washington State Department of Health as a Licensed Psychologist #PY60506224.


Why do we lie? Perhaps it is to make ourselves look better. Perhaps we lie for personal gain or to avoid negative consequences. Why shouldn't we lie? God hates it, and it enslaves us and robs us of our personal and spiritual freedom.
The Bible answers fundamental questions about anger. What is the source of anger? Is it a sin to be angry? What might anger look like? What should we do if we lose control? How do we treat angry people? Jesus gives us a model for handling anger, and through His power, we can find contentment.
Christ calls us to be grace-filled, humble people. We are to love others and pray for them rather than nagging and trying to change them. Self-awareness and self-righteousness are contrasted.


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Baby starved to death in apartment up to two weeks after his mother 'died of drugs overdose'
Neighbours claim the boy's mum Sara Kessler struggled to cope after the death of her own mother in November last year
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Updated 17:35, 8 MAR 2015
Tragic: Sara Kessler with baby Casey, who were both found dead in their apartment in Pittsburgh (Image: Facebook)
A nine-month-old baby boy tragically starved to death in an apartment two weeks after his mother took her own life with a drugs overdose.
Little Casey Kessler was found dead in the living room of the flat in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after a concerned relative visited the home.
His mother Sara, who had not been in contact with her family for almost a fortnight, is believed to have died a week or two earlier.
Overdosed: Sara Kessler is believed to have died a week or two before her son (Image: Facebook)
Neighbour William Gonzalez had heard the boy crying inside the flat, but did not think anything of it.
He told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "If I was closer to the noise, I would have done something. I didn't know. I feel so guilty. I feel so bad.
"The thought of that little kid running around after she died, looking for food. That's what I'm upset about. It's such a helpless feeling."
On Friday, Assistant Allegheny County police Superintendent James Morton said that there was no sign of foul play.
Officers believe Sara died after taking a drugs overdose.
Sara's mother died of natural causes in the same apartment in November and no one else lived on their floor.
Starved: Baby Casey was found dead when a concerned relative visited the flat (Image: Facebook)
Gonzalez and another tenant, Elizabeth Freismuth, said Kessler struggled to cope with her mother's death.
Freismuth said: "She seemed so sad her mom was gone. I told her if she needed anything to ask me, but she never did.
"She loved that little baby. He was such a beautiful little boy. She told me 'I can't believe he's going to be almost a year old. He's getting so big.'"
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David Ross Smith is a former ice hockey defenceman who played for Michigan just after World War II.

Career
Ross arrived in Michigan immediately after the war after graduating from De La Salle High School. He took the following year off before returning for the 1947–48 season. He played left defense for the best team in the country that season, earning AHCA First Team All-American honors and helping the Wolverines win the inaugural National Championship.

Ross played two more seasons with Michigan, helping the team reach the NCAA tournament two more years, but the team fell short both times. Ross was twice named team MVP and was inducted into the Dekers Club Hall of Fame in 1969.

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Canadian ice hockey defencemen
Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey players
Ice hockey people from Toronto
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Year of birth missing
AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans

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The Europe Trip. A quintessential rite of passage for any avid traveller, and often the most highly anticipated one. The term 'Europe Trip' is obviously hugely vague and for someone who has never set foot on the continent before, it can be overwhelming deciding which countries to hit. As always, your friends at Hostelworld are here to help. We've been all around Europe and experienced its countries for you. Here's a list of the best places to visit in Europe for anyone planning their first trip there. So bon voyage, viel glück and ole!
Ooh la la, no trip to Europe is complete without falling in love with The City of Love itself! Paris is so much more than the tourist attractions… It's not that you shouldn't visit the Louvre or the Notre-Dame, and scale the Eiffel Tower when you visit Paris – in fact you would truly be missing out if you didn't! A nighttime stroll along the Champs-Elysees towards the Arc de Triomphe illuminated against the sky, is nothing short of magical. Better still, be sure to time your evening walk so that you can watch the Eiffel Tower lights sparkle (every hour on the hour until five past).
Nonetheless, Paris is a large, diverse city comprised of twenty arrondissements with as many differences as they have similarities. Climb to the highest point in Paris, where the Basilique du Sacre-Coeur (The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) stands and enjoy the best view of all the city has to offer. On your way back down through Montmartre's charming streets, head to Les Deux Moulins café, home to Paris's most famous film export, Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain! Here you can even order a crème brûlée à la Amélie – be sure to sit outside to soak up the best of Parisian café culture – oh darling!
Slightly less well-known, but every bit as worthy of a visit is the Grand Mosque of Paris. Situated a little away from the typical touristy arrondissements, the Mosque – although unassuming from the outside – is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. After your visit, relax in the courtyard of the adjacent tearoom, where you can indulge in sweet mint tea and traditional pastries.
Don't get too full however, as Paris's Chinatown (Quartier Chinois) is right around the corner where there are plenty of restaurants and an evening food market to enjoy! Head just a little north afterwards and hit Wanderlust, a popular rooftop bar overlooking the Seine, which often hosts poppin' club nights featuring a mix of house and hip-hop DJs.
If you fancy a real taste of old-school music however, return to Montmartre and stop in at Au Lapin Agile, one of the oldest cabaret bars in Paris. Upon entering the famous bright pink cottage, you will be ushered into a dark piano room and served a glass of cherry wine as fellow patrons fill the empty tables, (which once welcomed the likes of Pablo Picasso and Charlie Chaplin don't you know!) Customers are encouraged to join in as the show kicks off with traditional chansons françaises, but if you don't know the words, just sit back and enjoy the entertainment! C'est la vie!
London is as diverse as it is iconic with landmarks on every corner and those classic red buses and black cabs zooming down every road. London is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe with a huge influx of tourists year on year, making it one of the best places to visit in Europe.
It's not all fish n' chips and pints of ale, Londoners enjoy warehouse raves, pop-up bars, and some of the best South Asian food outside of India. Sure the weather's always a little sad but don't let the rain put out your London passion. Spend an afternoon brushing elbows with millionaires in Mayfair and the Saatchi Art Gallery, then head down to Bowie's Brixton for a grungier, electric affair. There is a deliciously juicy underbelly to London, far away from the tourist attractions. Shoreditch, Brixton and Camden are among the coolest of London's neighbourhoods and serve as popular hangout spots for young Londoners. Sample street food in Camden and wander along the quirky high street or find out what's hiding in the shipping containers of Pop Brixton. As the saying goes, a man who is tired of London is tired of life!
Top tip: Some of the best views in the city are totally free! Walk along the River Thames, crossing Waterloo Bridge and look out to the London Eye, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, The Shard, The Gherkin and basically all the landmarks. Get that perfect skyline photo without spending a dime!
One of the best things about Prague is its affordability. In a city where a beer costs you 70 cents and you'll walk away from a three-course meal with change from a twenty, the possibilities are truly endless. The architecture and grand buildings are also truly breath-taking, and best enjoyed while strolling across the iconic Charles Bridge.
In the summer months, hire a paddle-boat and head out across the river, taking in the stunning views as you go. Afterwards, head to the Dancing House, an incredibly funky and iconic bar housed in a cool, leaning building (eat your heart out Pisa!) Once inside, head up to the rooftop bar and enjoy a cocktail. You'll pay a little more than you will at the other bars in the city but the glass floors and 360 views looking out to Prague Castle are totally worth the extra pennies!
Perhaps the most famous attraction in Barcelona is the La Sagrada Familia. Although not yet completed, the idea for this awe-inspiring church was first conceived in 1892. Being such an awesome attraction, La Sagrada Familia is often swamped with tourists and the line can take hours to get inside. Save yourself the drama and book well in advance.
Barcelona is a place that has it all, the chic city vibes, the white sand beach and the buzzing nightlife scene make Barcelona a must-hit for any first time Europe trippers!
It should come as no surprise that Amsterdam is a city best explored by bike! Thanks to wide (and flat!) cycle lanes lining every street, even the "non-cyclists" among us can enjoy the ride through the canal-side capital. Known as 'The Venice of the North,' Amsterdam is decorated with many winding canals – so be careful after a long afternoon in a smokey cafe! Hire bikes from one of hundreds of bike rental stores all over the city and set off in the direction of Vondelpark. Here you can relax in the sunshine, enjoy a picnic or even just go for a ride through this beautiful inner-city park, loved by tourists and locals alike. Alternatively, the iconic Blauwe Teehuis serves lunch on its doughnut-shaped terrace and can be found at the centre of the park.
Not far away, the world-famous Rijksmuseum is home to some of the most prestigious artwork on the planet, where you can see work by Van Gogh and Rembrandt, and enjoy a walk around the art-filled gardens. During your trip, it is also well worthwhile to visit the Anne Frank Huis. It is a powerful experience to observe first-hand the Secret Annexe where Anne Frank wrote the diary that was to become such an integral piece of shared world history.
In the evening, take a wander along the canals and enjoy a beer at one of many cosy little pubs or cafes, before venturing to the infamous Red Light district. If beer's your thing, the Heineken Experience is also well worth it. Arguably Amsterdam's most famous tourist attraction, it will take you on an interactive ride through Heineken's history, its brewing process and – of course – its taste – so drink up!
Berlin is one of the coolest cities in Europe and one of the best places to visit in Europe for first time travellers. The sheer quantity of things to do in Berlin is a draw in itself. Naturally, the city is soaked in history and culture, most of which comes from WW2. We recommend embarking on a free walking tour of the city, learning about the turbulent history whilst also ticking off a lot of the iconic sights.
Berlin is infamous for it's riotous nightlife scene offering a taste of the liveliest clubs in the world, some of which are harder to get into than others. Do your research before you go to find the night that's right for you, and remember to pre-game in the hostel bar to save money on booze. Berlin enjoys a little sunshine in the summer, and one of the best things to do is to grab a stein of beer and head to one of the happening beer gardens dotted around the city. Prost!
San Sebastian – or Donostia, as it is better known amongst its local Basque population – is a small but beautiful city on the northern coast of Spain. Only 20km from the French border, San Sebastian is a must-visit destination for any foodies searching for top, authentic European cuisines.
Visit San Sebastian in early summer to experience the stunning La Concha beach at its best – but if you'd rather skip the crowds of tourists and get a real feel for the city, aim for March or October instead.
Croatian destinations such as Split and Hvar – whilst much loved amongst European travellers – are a little further off-the-beaten-track than the many globally recognised Western Europe hot spots. This makes discovering these little gems on the Dalmatian coast paramount to the full Europe experience!
Start in the large town of Split – an old departure point that has retained all of its Mediterranean charm. Lose yourself amid narrow sloping streets, where drinkers spill out from tiny local bars, sitting atop cushions, boxes or just the cobbled steps. For just a few euros, climb up the bell tower in the town centre and gaze down upon red roofs and the sparkling emerald Adriatic Sea. At the base of the tower is the Piazza, where you can devour an ice cream on stone benches, enjoying whatever street entertainment is on offer that day, or simply people-watch amidst the hustle and bustle.
Whilst remaining true to its roots, Split nonetheless knows how to provide for its clamouring tourists, with plenty of bistros and cocktail bars on every square, and several weekly pub-crawls hosted by like-minded hostel workers.
For amazing seafood at a fraction of the price you'd pay at home, try Villa Matejuška, a friendly and intimate family-run restaurant close to the seafront. Go for sea bass ("branchin") if they have it, or even try one of their several top-quality meat dishes.
Next stop: Hvar! Take a ferry to the party island and enjoy bars and clubs, including the famous Carpe Diem – an island nightclub accessible only by boat-taxi just off offshore from Hvar Island. By day, tackle the winding walk up to the 16th century Spanjola fortress, from which views of the island are unparalleled.
For daytime activities, dive into Ireland's favourite tipples with a trip to the Guinness Storehouse. Here you'll learn all about the making, marketing and even pouring of Guinness, as well as enjoying a pint with your newly acquired knowledge and a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Stout not your thing? Visit the Jameson's Distillery instead and learn about all things Irish whiskey.
As well as some boozy beginnings, Dublin's cultural heritage also boasts some beautiful architecture. Visit (and try not to be intimidated by) the towering St Patrick's cathedral, or go for a wander around the historic Trinity College university buildings.
In the evening, head to Temple Bar for a good old knees up. There's no shortage of great pubs, bars and clubs to sample, but some good starting points are Bad Bobs, The Palace, The Stag's Head, The Norseman and Buskers Bar.
Every corner of Rome feels as though it should be in a museum. In other cities, architecture that would be regarded as tourist attractions seem bland in comparison to the immense Trevi Fountain, the crumbling Colosseum, and the towering Imperial Forum.
Of course, one of Italy's biggest draws for travellers is the food. Pizza, pasta, and gelato so creamy that Ben and Jerry's is now ruined forever; one of the best things to do in Rome is simply sample as much delicious food as possible. Sure, you're likely to leave Rome 15lbs heavier than you arrived, but after your first bite of traditional Italian pizza you'll soon realise that it's totally worth it.
Rome is also home to the smallest country in the world, Vatican City. Yup, you read that correctly, Vatican City, the historic centre of Catholicism and home to the Pope himself, is in fact it's own country. The beauty of the Vatican and it's surrounding bridges is well worth a visit, but be prepared to elbow your way through throngs of tourists!
So you've hit all the must-see cities, now it's time to explore the best small cities in Europe for your alternative Interrailing route!
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The topical subject of "Food & Drink" entertained our members at this, the last, meeting of the old year.
Ken Norris got the ball rolling with material from Baxters of Speyside showing postcards and Meter Marks. With Speyside being the area, the subject matter quickly got to Whisky, with some labels and humourous postcards. Derek Wiltshire showed us postcards from Zanzibar featuring food such as rice, coconuts and vegetables. Julia McLeod and Brian Dow quickly restored the Scottish theme, both showing labels from drinks bottles, with Brian concentrating on Perthshire and "Famous Grouse" in particular. Margaret Allan gave us our Christmas Dinner while Andy Napier treated us to the "exotic" with some Fijian food & drink. Ken Mathieson took us back to Ancient Egypt with aspects of farming, hunting and partying with Margaret Lyth giving us a "Culinary Dissertation"
Round two started with "Glenlivet & the Whisky Trail" by John Potter followed by Sheila Sinclair on the basics; Water, bread, fish, beef & poultry. Alex Magowan showed us food & drink from "Down Under", much of which was rugby related, and Sam Sankus labels with a drinks connection, many of which featured on match boxes. Bill Jardine dealt with developing African farming, both beef & sheep, as well as fishing, finishing off with a set of stamps depicting Chinese food. Paul McGowan concentrated on Freedom from Hunger, the provision of water, soil conservation and the reduction of pollution while Maureen Mathieson took us the whole way through the Christmas party with herbs, vegetables, fish, meat & game, fruit & nuts, bread, tea, coffee and chocolate. Frank Jardine showed us some tea & coffee labels along with food & drink related Robert Burns material. Finally organiser Elsie Miller showed us "Food you can eat, and food you can't".
Alan Wishart proposed the Vote of Thanks.


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1. Click on Person on the left hand side of the Global Link homepage.
2. The Person: Search screen will appear. This screen allows you to enter any information you have on a particular person in an attempt to find their record in Global Link. Some of the most common ways to search for a person are by name and/or email address. You can enter as little or as much of a name in case you aren't sure of spelling before selecting Search.
3. All people in your Team with the search criteria you entered (in this case, those with a first initial "J" and a last name starting with "Peters") will appear in your search results. Click on the name of the person you were seeking to get more details and the contact information of the person you are searching (anything in blue in Global Link can be clicked to open more information). To learn about what information you can see about people in Global Link, read Interpreting the Person Search.
b. Affiliation/Name = This is where you would enter the name of the affiliation such as "Liaison," "Hosting Volunteer," or "Sending Interviewer." You can search for all volunteers by using the affiliation "Volunteer." In the example below we are searching for Volunteer Registration Interviewers.
d. Organization Name = The name of the team.
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2019 MOY: Clinton Braganza is Scotiabank's miracle maker
This year's top Marketer of the Year keeps things loose as the bank makes good on a massive sports investment.
By Jeromy Lloyd
This week, strategy is rolling out the profiles of the 2019 Marketers of the Year. Check out all of the stories as they are published here.
This story originally appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of strategy.
Clinton Braganza pulled off a sports miracle.
In the summer of 2018, Scotiabank signed a landmark deal with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) worth a reported $800 million. The CMO helped craft that blockbuster deal – taking the bank's wide-ranging sports sponsorships into the stratosphere by extending its support for the Toronto Maple Leafs and making its affiliated Tangerine brand the official bank of the Toronto Raptors. But that wasn't the miracle.
The new partnership also gave Scotiabank naming rights to the teams' home venue for the next 20 years, replacing founding sponsor Air Canada on the marquee. That wasn't the miracle either.
The deal was perfectly timed to put Scotiabank in the spotlight when the Raptors won their first NBA championship this year, putting the bank's name into circulation across global sports media. Although, still, not the miracle.
Getting Toronto sports fans to stop calling that arena on Bay Street "the ACC" – that was the miracle.
Fans are fickle. They generally care more about the ritual of sport than the business goals of corporate sponsors. But as the Leafs began their 2019 season, the words "Scotiabank Arena" were on their lips and in their search histories, thanks to Scotiabank's customer-centric strategies and fan-level activations. It's a major win that, along with a refresh of the bank's marketing doctrine, shows Scotiabank is finding success through more flexible branding.
The bank has long-positioned itself as "Canada's hockey bank" through millions in sponsorship investments with the NHL, Hockey Night in Canada and individual teams at every level of play. The MLSE deal made sense, given that history.
But breaking Torontonians' 20-year habit of associating the rink with Air Canada would take more than new signs above the door. Spare a thought for poor Rogers Communications every time a Blue Jays fan says they're going to "The Dome," which hasn't been the ballpark's name since 2005.
"Compared to other, similar re-namings we've tracked in Canada, we have had a much faster adoption," Braganza tells strategy. "I can't share exact comparative numbers, but we've measured our name adoption at over 80% across the [Greater Toronto Area]" and awareness has reached 84%. "We think that's a major win." Searches for "Scotiabank Arena" have also increased 104% since last year.
To drive that adoption, yes, there was an ad campaign that showed Maple Leaf players proclaiming Scotiabank Arena as their home. But Braganza also took a customer-centric approach to find ways to improve fans' experience of the venue.
For example, Scotiabank upgraded the large digital screen that broadcasts games into Maple Leaf Square (the city-block-sized outdoor area set aside for fan events and viewings during Raptors and Leafs games). The old 30-by-50-foot screen had relatively low definition and wasn't quite large enough to serve the massive crowds that turned up for big events. The new HD screen now measures 40-feet-by-78 feet. The bank also refurbished the Scotia Club bar and restaurant (formerly the Air Canada Club) on the building's 400 level, upgrading — not just rebranding — the facility.
"The venue is 20-years-old, and going forward we want the fan experience to be agnostic of the building's age," says Braganza. So fans should expect more updates and upgrades over the coming year.
The bank also created the widely successful Scotia Perks loyalty program for its customers, giving them access to the Scotia Club and a dedicated entrance at the arena, as well as discounts on tickets, concessions and merchandise. The program saw 65,000 enrollments in its first year.
A partnership with Metrolinx, however, expanded Scotiabank's customer-first approach beyond the venue itself, because sports are more than just where you sit to watch the game.
Toronto's transit system is a major part of game-day experiences since many ticket holders take public transport to the 20,000-seat venue. To honour both the Maple Leafs and Raptors' 2018 home openers, Scotiabank handed out 20,000 branded and pre-loaded Presto payment cards, giving attendees a free ride to and from those games on TTC and Go vehicles.
This year's Leafs season opener saw another arena addition that served as a symbol of Scotiabank's new branding philosophy. Above that new screen in Maple Leaf Square sits Scotiabank's new illuminated sign that, on game day, displayed the brand's name in bright blue.
Canada's big-five banks have been defined for decades by their brand colours. Braganza says "Scotiabank has been Canada's red bank" and putting the bank's name in blue "is something we wouldn't have allowed ourselves to do in the past."
"Historically, brand marketers have put a box around their visual identity and treated that box as fairly stringent," he says. "We've evolved how we think about our identity — our colour is a good example."
Red will remain at the core of the identity, but the brand won't be as slavish in its use. Different colours (any colour) will be added to suit the occasion or marketer's need. Braganza's also added the option for official communications to refer to Scotiabank as just "Scotia," just as consumers have been doing colloquially for years.
So, for example, when Scotiabank sponsors an annual hockey game for military families and veterans, the signage may be camouflage green. Local Canadian branches are free to use "Scotia" in their customer-facing marketing, as are branches in its more than 50 other countries.
"Our previous visual identity wasn't designed to be on a screen six inches by three inches big. It was designed for our physical footprint, so we needed to redesign for a digital age to make sure it really pops," Braganza explains of the 2019 brand refresh from Toronto's OneMethod (its sister agency Bensimon Byrne handled creative for the stadium naming rights campaign).
"Our new banking app in Canada has a really simple and beautiful design that evolves where we came from without being a wholly new identity."
The refresh was soft-launched in May and will see a gradual roll-out over the next year.
After five years with the company and less than a year as CMO, Braganza's efforts have already built a solid foundation for the next decade of customer outreach. But taking up the banner of innovation means his marketing team will be ready to adapt in this challenging market.
Regardless of how the Leafs do this season, Scotiabank already has a few ticks in the Win column.
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How many clients and customers do you really need to buy that Philip Johnson home and that Range Rover SVAutobiography DYNAMIC for your family to squirrel enough profit away to retire at 50?
Will taking a side and taking a stand benefit your business and brand or will it destroy you? Of course it depends on your client base.
Do you make artisanal kim chi-making kits on Etsy? You could pander to your base as a marketing decision. Then again, birds of a feather work together. Even if all your market research suggests that your core is well on the other side of your personal moral and ethical line, maybe there is more than enough sales revenue to be had in your own camp.
Unless you're an Amazon, currently being castigated for not pulling its ads on alt-right firebrand Breitbart, your true clientele probably isn't everybody, internationally. How many clients and customers do you really need to buy that Philip Johnson home and that Range Rover SVAutobiography DYNAMIC for your family to squirrel enough profit away to retire at 50?
You don't need to become Mark Zuckerberg. You just need to find your true market — people who are authentically like you. Then reveal to them who you are, what you stand for, what you believe, and how that makes you — both you as an authentic, transparent, human person and you as a Delaware Corporation — not worth the risk of getting fired for not buying IBM, so to speak.
The smaller your brand and the more competitive your industry (no matter how experienced, elite, masterful, or brilliant you may be), the more rewarding it is to let your political, moral, spiritual, and moral freak flag fly. When principles are at stake, people will spend a little extra time to make a stand, to vote their conscience with dollars, to be able to work with someone with whom they may speak freely instead of keeping their true feelings about the world under the radar.
Like I always say, you are your work clients' BFF. You are someone they get to socialize with during work hours, someone with whom they get to spend corporate money on for glamorous lunches and dinners of steak and drinks! Become that person. And, if you choose a client or customer pool who reflect your politics, priorities, principles, and morals, then you can sip that Pappy Van Winkle bourbon without fear of dropping your guard in a messy reveal.
Maybe you don't know who you are anymore. Maybe you've become so good at being that corporate chameleon that you're personally so "professional," that you would never dare ever talk politics or religion in polite company. Well, business is not polite company — not anymore.
The more I reveal myself, the more polarizing I become. It's true, however, that there are plenty of people who fall on the side of getting where I come from, and that's enough. And those people feel closer to me. Sort of like a de facto "bHarmony," where the more honest you are on your time-consuming 29 dimensional eHarmony compatibility test, the more likely you'll find your perfect match.
Let's be honest, anyone who does even a little bit of Open Source Intelligence (deep Googling you) will reveal who you are, or reveal that you're an atonal ghost online, which also says a lot.
Now, it's up to you. Are you going to loosen your belt and take a deep breath and loosen that tie or are you going to continue dressing for the job you want? Is that job still, in 2017, the actual job you want?


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