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English fine binding, 17th century

gundogs — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:02 +0000

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English fine binding, 17th century

Image by National Library NZ on The Commons
This elaborate goatskin binding represents the top end of the market. Many hours of work have gone into creating this ornate design and it would have been prepared either for a wealthy client, or for presentation to a person of standing. Goatskin was the most expensive of the four standard animal skins used for bookbindings and was almost always chosen for high-quality work, because of its durability, its hard, shiny and well-grained surface, and because it can be effectively dyed in a range of colours.

The binder of this volume was possibly John Houlden (d.1670), a Cambridge binder who had strong associations with the University, where this book was printed. Houlden is known to have bound books nearly every year for the University from 1637 until 1662.

This volume was formerly in the library of Lord Amherst of Hackney. It was sold at the Amherst auction on 3 December 1908, where it was purchased by the London bookseller Bernard Quaritch for £39. It was subsequently acquired by Alexander Turnbull.

Upper cover and spine of ‘The book of common prayer [bound with] Holy Bible [and] Whole book of psalms’ ([Cambridge]: Printed by Thomas Buck and Roger Daniel, 1638). fREng BIBLE 1638.

CO 1069-3-179

Image by The National Archives UK
Description: Hargeisa, Somaliland protectorate, the women’s market.

Location: Somaliland

Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/3

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gundogs — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:00:02 +0000

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CO 1069-45-7

Image by The National Archives UK
Description: Gold Coast. Accra. Fish market. Fish exposed to direct rays of sun.

Location: Gold Coast, Accra

Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/45

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CO 1069-45-5

Image by The National Archives UK
Description: Gold Coast. Accra. Jamestown market and refuse ground.

Location: Gold Coast, Accra, Jamestown

Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/45

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Will engineering and manufacturing processes follow some sort of sine curve or “stock market” curve ?

gundogs — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:44:32 +0000

by The U.S. National Archives

Question by workplace psychopath: Will engineering and manufacturing processes follow some sort of sine curve or “stock market” curve ?
So won’t quality follow some sort of sine curve or “stock market” curve.

Aren’t Murphy’s laws a straightforward statement of this fact.
initial effort -90 degrees(that is 270 degrees) to 90 degrees
(quality goes from a low water mark to as good as it gets)

overhasty generalisation, or some other reason, causes quality to start falling off
(90 degrees to 270 degrees)

at 180 degrees,quality is now back at zero

efforts, that would work if quality was improving, are applied, but they cause quality to further fall off
falloff continues till 270 degrees

Best answer:

Answer by Moses
These processes are mostly modelled using quasi-linear functions like this one

x^2 – 1/(ax^n)

where a and n are multi-dimensional arrays or matrices. how a and n work are that ‘a’ represents some decaying matrice that is inversely proportional to the effort of the process whereas ‘n’ is a dimensional matrix connected to the revival process once the oscillation of the function reaches a very low level.
so yes you might just be right….

What do you think? Answer below!

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gundogs — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:02 +0000

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CO 1069-34-60

Image by The National Archives UK
Description: Old Dutch Mansion, Market Lane, Elmina.

Location: Elmina

Description: Main Street, Elmina.

Location: Elmina

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CO 1069-214-96

Image by The National Archives UK
Description: The Early Morning Market, Port Elizabeth.

Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/214

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ZCorum to Make TechVizion Mobile App Available to MSOs

gundogs — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:00:01 +0000

ZCorum to Make TechVizion Mobile App Available to MSOs

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 10, 2011

ZCorum announced today that they would be making their mobile app TechVizion available to cable MSOs that have their own Operational Support System (OSS) for cable modem diagnostics. Until now, TechVizion has only been available in conjunction with TruVizion, the company’s web-based software that provides diagnostics and reporting for cable modems, CMTS and VoIP devices.

“Most MSOs already have an investment in OSS, but have been struggling with a way to leverage mobile computing,” said Scott Helms, ZCorum’s Vice President of Technology. “MSOs are in need of a convenient and cost-effective mobile diagnostics solution for their technicians in the field, but it can be very costly to hire their own development team. TechVizion solves this problem.”

“By using mobile technology, MSOs can not only cut costs on proprietary test gear like meters or DOCSIS analyzers, which can easily cost $ 5,000 or more, but they can supply field technicians with the information needed to pinpoint problems faster,” said Helms. “With TechVizion, a technician can access current and historical data from any customer modem from any location, including RF stats, flaps, codeword errors, and bandwidth used. With a single touch the technician can even compare readings from the five closest modems and identify obvious trends, making troubleshooting much quicker and easier.”

“Our team is excited about the opportunity to work with cable MSOs who have made significant investments in their OSS, but don’t have a convenient way to give their technicians modem diagnostics in a mobile format,” said Arthur Skinner, Vice President of Business Development & Sales at ZCorum. “The ability to have in-depth, current and historical data about the customer’s modem while in the field can greatly reduce the amount of time technicians spend on installations and repair calls.” Skinner said TechVizion is compatible with Android phones and tablets, as well as iPhones and iPads.

Cable providers interested in TechVizion or TruVizion can contact ZCorum at 1-800-909-9441. Skinner and Helms will also be demonstrating both TruVizion and TechVizion next week in Booth # 1801 at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo ’11 in Atlanta.

About ZCorum

ZCorum provides broadband Internet and communication solutions to telcos, cable companies, utilities, and municipalities, assisting in all facets of broadband implementation, integration, engineering and consulting, network monitoring and diagnostics. ZCorum also offers wholesale, private-labeled Internet services, including data and VoIP provisioning, email, Web hosting, and 24×7 support for end-users, enabling service providers to compete effectively in their local rural and suburban markets. ZCorum is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. For more information, please visit http://www.ZCorum.com.

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Accolo wins Excellence in Recruiting Ethics Award

gundogs — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:42:23 +0000

Accolo wins Excellence in Recruiting Ethics Award

Larkspur, CA (PRWEB) November 10, 2011

Accolo, innovator of Accolo Cloud Recruiting®, received the onrec Excellence in Recruiting Ethics Award November 1st during THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE held at the InterContinental Chicago-O’Hare.

“This award truly validates one of Accolo’s core beliefs. That the key stakeholders in the recruiting process – from candidate to hiring professional and everyone in between – can and must be treated with the utmost respect & care using the right platform and process,” beamed John Younger, President and CEO of Accolo upon receiving the achievement.

According to Mr. Younger, The Accolo Cloud Recruiting® Platform was built upon ten universal hiring best practices, including that the process be courteous, respectful and confidential. In addition, the platform automates EEO Compliance reporting, ensuring legally ethical protocol in the eyes of the government.

“Treating potential hires in this ‘golden rule’ way, leads to a happier, more responsive community, who not only want to work for your company, but in turn champion your company and act as brand ambassadors far into the future when treated well throughout the recruitment experience,” added Accolo’s head wizard of recruiting. “Keeping Uncle Sam smiling when it comes to EEO compliance is a huge part of what we do also.”

The national awards highlight some of the best recruiting efforts by corporate recruitment departments, recruitment advertising/creative agencies on behalf of clients operating in any industry sector, or private or public companies.

To learn more about Cloud Recruiting®, visit http://www.accolo.com/cloud-recruiting/what-is-cloud-recruiting.

More information can be found at http://www.TheRecruitingConference.com.

About Accolo Inc.

Accolo is the leading Cloud Recruiting® solution, driven by our patented Cloud Recruiting Platform with embedded social network recruiting and job marketing campaign functionality. Our customers benefit from the industry’s first and only ‘Hiring Intelligence’ Knowledgebase enabling a proven, data-driven approach to hire performance. Accolo’s innovative Cloud Recruiting also provides recruiting capacity on demand via the Accolo Hiring Consultant network comprised of certified recruiters with the most relevant industry, functional and geographic experience as measured by hiring manager satisfaction. Accolo is a founding member of the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association – (http://www.rpoassociation.org). For more information visit http://www.accolo.com.

About onrec

A division of the Tarsus Group – an international B2B media company creating industry-leading events, publications and online media since 1998 – Onrec.com is the world’s leading information resource for Human Resource and Recruiting professionals, and is the accompanying website to Online Recruitment Magazine, which takes an in-depth look into recruitment and industry suppliers – helping corporate recruiters, recruitment agencies, and suppliers find the best resources available through a range of media and services. A growing portfolio supported by Tarsus Ventures, features educational and networking products in the talent management, HR and recruiting sector including; TalentManagementTech.com, RetentionInstitute.com, TheRecruitingConference.com, RecruitingTrends.com, and Onrec.com.

About THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE

THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE is a global summit designed to stimulate beneficial partnerships, discussions, and debate among sourcers, recruiters, HR professionals, and other members of the recruiting industry. The vision of THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE is global and local, as the conference serves as The Hub for the Recruiting Industry – a place where professionals gather and benefit from a high-level exchange of information and ideas.

THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE was formed in response to the need of a single venue that synthesizes the interests and goals of the industry in a way that is productive, challenging, customized, and state of the art – to set a new standard of excellence within the industry. The mission is to provide a world-class venue and the necessary support for global and local thought leaders, recruitment professionals, and sourcing experts to share relevant knowledge for maximum value and high results. Focusing on trends, technologies, best practices, and human resource strategies that lead to successful recruitment, retention, and talent management, THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE aims to energize, engage, and inspire.

Having selected a premier location – InterContinental Hotels Chicago O’Hare – with superior, comprehensive services that provide a cosmopolitan, convenient, and productive experience for attendees – the conference ensures state of the art technologies are available to you while attending THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE. http://www.TheRecruitingConference.com

http://www.recruitingtrends.com/2011-the-recruiting-conference-awards

This press release was distributed through PR Web by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: http://www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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3D Biomatrix? Develops Protocols for Use of Its Perfecta3D? Hanging Drop Plates with the Beckman Coulter Biomek? FX Laboratory Automation Workstation

gundogs — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:03 +0000

3D Biomatrix™ Develops Protocols for Use of Its Perfecta3D™ Hanging Drop Plates with the Beckman Coulter Biomek® FX Laboratory Automation Workstation

Protocols for utilizing the Perfecta3D Hanging Drop Plates with the Biomek FX can be found at www.3dbiomatrix.com.

Ann Arbor, MI (PRWEB) November 09, 2011

3D Biomatrix, a leader in the development of three-dimensional (3D) cell culture products, has developed protocols to precisely calibrate the Beckman Coulter Biomek FX Laboratory Automation Workstation software for use with Perfecta3DTM Hanging Drop Plates. Because the Plates work with existing equipment, the protocols allow users to easily utilize the Biomek FX liquid handling system to dispense cell solutions into the Hanging Drop Plates, remove liquids from and add liquids to existing droplets in the Plates, and to harvest spheroids from the Plates.

The Perfecta3D Hanging Drop Plate is a versatile 3D cell culture device designed to simplify and streamline spheroid formation, culture, and subsequent testing of the 3D cellular constructs. Spheroid cultures grown in Perfecta3D Hanging Drop Plates allow drug discovery researchers to easily mimic tissue metabolic and proliferative gradients, to capture complex cell-matrix and cell-cell interactions, and to monitor cell growth easily and regularly. The Biomek FX is a liquid handling system commonly used in pharmaceutical discovery and screening laboratories. The use of the Perfecta3D Hanging Drop Plates with liquid handling systems will allow for these laboratories to easily screen potential drugs in 3D cell cultures.

“Making it as easy as possible for researchers to accurately discover their next breakthrough drug – faster than they ever have – is the purpose of our 3D Plates,” said Laura Schrader, CEO of 3D Biomatrix. “Creating protocols for our plates to flawlessly work with the automatic Biomek FX system is another way 3D Biomatrix is accelerating drug discovery research.”

Protocols and a video can be found at the 3D Biomatrix website. 3D Biomatrix intends to make available protocols from additional liquid handling systems in the future.

About 3D Biomatrix

3D Biomatrix, LLC is a life sciences company developing and marketing revolutionary solutions for three dimensional (3D) cell cultures. Cells grown on 3D Biomatrix products have been shown to retain a much higher complexity of body response than cells grown in traditional two-dimensional plates and flasks.

http://www.3dbiomatrix.com.

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gundogs — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:00:02 +0000

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CO 1069-63-58

Image by The National Archives UK
Description: Kanuri market

Our Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/63

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CO 1069-213-92

Image by The National Archives UK
Description: Port Elizabeth–Market Square.

Location: Port Elizabeth

Description: Grahams Town–Hill Street.

Location: Grahams Town

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What is a good way to “follow the market” – from perspective of CEO at hedge fund co.?

gundogs — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:44:51 +0000

Question by F-ROD: What is a good way to “follow the market” – from perspective of CEO at hedge fund co.?
Basically I want to work for a Hedge Fund. I’m really big into economics and I know a lot of key terms and principles but I’m still a novice admittedly. I read things like the Financial Times and Wall Street Journal, but I was told from this boss at a hedge fund company to “follow the market.”
How would I go about doing this? look at dow charts? What do you think?

Best answer:

Answer by The other guy
look at what is happening to the market, and will happen as a result, makign assumptions. so look at interest rates, gdp, inflation, demand and supply, and what not.

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VisibleGains for Sales: First Sales 2.0 tool for a social salesperson

gundogs — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:00:03 +0000

VisibleGains for Sales:
First Sales 2.0 tool for a social salesperson

VisibleGains for Sales – Personal Page

Waltham, MA (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

VisibleGains®, Inc. today announced the availability of VisibleGains for Sales™ — a Sales 2.0 software tool that lets sales professionals create and share a “Personal Page” of relevant materials for individual prospects in under a minute. This type of engagement establishes high value relationships, accelerates the sales process, and is proven to increase deal conversions by 20%.

Using VisibleGains for Sales, salespeople invite prospects to an online VisibleGains Personal Page™ where collateral and other custom-selected information are offered to individual prospects. This information is specific to each prospect for them to review at their convenience and when they’re ready to engage. VisibleGains for Sales sends alerts when prospects view any content on their page, signaling the right time for sales to follow up. This new low-cost Software-as-Service solution works with the leading tools salespeople already use to interact with customers: Email (Microsoft Outlook) and CRM systems (salesforce.com).

With VisibleGains for Sales, salespeople can now:

1. Create a Personal Page for each prospect in under a minute then send it by email, then add to that page over time to further the relationship

Salespeople pull together a custom selection of content for each of their prospects, including research, product briefs, case studies, blog posts, PowerPoint decks, PDFs, podcasts, video, webcasts … then share that content through email or salesforce.com.

2. Know when it is the best time to follow up

VisibleGains for Sales notifies a rep by email or within their CRM system when their prospect views any content on their Personal Page, prompting sales to connect when prospects are most likely to take their call.

3. Make it easy for prospects to find information when they are ready

Add to a prospect’s Personal Page over time to move them along the sales cycle. No more searching through an email trail– the prospect’s Personal Page keeps everything in one place.

4. Include an informal personalized video message right from your iPhone to build a human connection and boost open rates

Sending a video message through VisibleGains for Sales, makes it easy for salespeople to introduce themselves and their offerings.

5. Easily solicit internal support

Prospects can share their Personal Page with colleagues to get them in the loop, seek their input, get them onboard.

6. Turn customers into references

All customers need to do to endorse a product or service is forward a Personal Page to colleagues at other companies.

To watch a video of VisibleGains for Sales in action and how it helps salespeople earn the respect of each prospect and close more business go to go to: http://www.visiblegains.com/

“In an age where customers are in charge and increasingly rely on the Web to learn about and buy products and services, sales organizations need to embrace the 4Cs of the Sales 2.0 cycle: Connect, (Deliver) Content, Converse, and Convert,” explains Cliff Pollan, Founder, President and CEO of VisibleGains, Inc. “VisibleGains for Sales gives salespeople a simple, affordable tool to streamline how they connect, share relevant content, and interact with prospects to foster high-value sales conversations through systems with which they are already familiar.”

“VisibleGains for Sales is a very exciting development. Until now no vendor has offered a tool expressly designed to extend marketing automation to salespeople and thereby enable them to organize and share information with their prospects in such a consistent, dynamic and personalized way,” said David Newberry, Group Marketing Officer of Pitney Bowes Business Insight — the software division of Pitney Bowes. “VisibleGains gives Pitney Bowes a powerful way to engage with prospects that closely mirrors our own value proposition which is to help organizations both connect and communicate with their customers in order to meet their needs and expectations in a way that optimizes the future value of the relationship.”

“VisibleGains Sales 2.0 approach to customer engagement is the sales equivalent of what inbound marketing (as defined and delivered through vendors like HubSpot) is for new marketing techniques,” said Anneke Seley, founder and CEO of Phone Works, and coauthor of the best-selling book, Sales 2.0: Improve Business Results Using Innovative Sales Practices and Technology. “Through its ability to share informative content in a timely fashion, while giving sales reps real-time customer intelligence, VisibleGains for Sales is a true Sales 2.0 innovation — simultaneously improving customer satisfaction, as well as sales productivity and results.

For product pricing for individuals and sales teams, or to sign up for a Free Account, go to http://www.visiblegains.com/sales-pricing.

About VisibleGains

VisibleGains’ easy-to-use software helps sales and marketing organizations at enterprise and mid-market companies to break through barriers to online prospect engagement and help build trusted relationships with customers.

By fostering high-value one-to-one interactions between companies and customers, and simplifying how personally-relevant information, content, and digital video is shared, VisibleGains helps buyers make informed and confident purchase decisions more quickly. Through its seamless integration with legacy investments in email, CRM and sales tracking systems, marketing automation, VisibleGains’ award-winning software amplifies Sales 2.0 results accelerating lead conversion and driving revenues.

Launched in 2009 and headquartered outside Boston, Massachusetts (USA), VisibleGains, Inc. is a private company with an impressive brain trust of industry advisors and run by veterans from customer-centric innovators including Agency.com, Intel, Lotus, NaviNet, NewsEdge, OneSource, Stratus Computer, and Thomson. Visit http://www.visiblegains.com/ or http://blog.visiblegains.com/

Press Contact:

Patrick Rafter for VisibleGains (Waltham, Mass. USA)

pr(at)visiblegains(dot)com

+1-617-901-2697

VisibleGains is a registered trademark and VisibleGains for Sales and VisibleGains Personal Page are trademarks of VisibleGains, Inc. All other product names and references contained herein remain the service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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