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Ipswich City Council is Premier's Standout Performer posted on the 11th April 2014
Need another good reason to investment in Ipswich in 2014, read the following article recently published by the Queensland Times (QT, APN Newsdesk).
Premier Campbell Newman has pointed to Ipswich City Council as a standout performer in its determination to get the local economy moving forward and creating jobs through economic development.
Council is Premier's Standout Performer
QT, Adam Davies
24 March 2014
WELL DONE: Premier Campbell Newman has lauded the
determination of Ipswich City Council to get on with the job.
Mara Pattison-Sowden
As he marks the second anniversary of his government, Premier Campbell Newman has pointed to Ipswich City Council as a standout performer in its determination to get the local economy moving forward and creating jobs through economic development.
He said the area would continue to become a vitally important region in the bigger south-east Queensland picture over the coming years.
This week it has been two years since the Liberal National Party swept into power and in doing so registered the biggest win in Australian political history.
Mr Newman, talking exclusively to APN Newsdesk, said the government had done everything it said it would do since winning office.
"We have got the economy going, created jobs and also reformed government so it is the best performing State Government," Mr Newman said.
"Queensland's economy is now outperforming other states.
"We are the lead economy nationally and all sorts of statistics support that. Queenslanders can be very excited that this will be the engine room of the nation."
However, Mr Newman said much of the economic growth and development across the region could be put down to the strong and excellent leadership of the Ipswich City Council.
He particularly praised the city's charismatic Mayor, Paul Pisasale, for being an unwavering champion for the region.
"We think the council in Ipswich is showing the sort of leadership and enthusiasm to take the region forward," he said.
"As a State Government our philosophy is to create a framework of government and economic development across the state and we expect councils to get on and do their local jobs.
"The Ipswich Council is a standout in trying to get the economy going and creating jobs themselves.
"Paul Pisasale has been a very effective mayor in promoting his community, to get jobs and economic development in his local government area.
"He is one of the standout performers in the economic development space."
Cr Pisasale said growing jobs and developing the Ipswich economy had been a vital goal for him and the council for years.
"We've attracted a lot of industry to Ipswich," the Mayor said.
"And there's major announcements to come yet."Read the full article here Written by Sonia Woolley


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Love That Brute (1950)
Directed by Alexander HallGenres - Comedy, Crime | Run Time - 85 min. | Countries - United States | MPAA Rating - NR
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Love That Brute is a remake of the 1942 comedy Tall, Dark and Handsome. In the original, Cesar Romero starred as a soft-hearted 1920s gangster who manages to maintain a reputation as a dangerous character, even though he's never killed anyone in his life. In the remake, Romero is cast as Pretty Willie, the principal villain, while the starring role is essayed by Paul Douglas. Falling in love with Ruth Manning (Jean Peters), the pretty recreation director of the city's park system, "Big Ed" Hanley (Douglas) hires Ruth as the governess for his children. Trouble is, he has no children, so he dispatches his faithful henchman Bugs (Keenan Wynn) to find him a kid. Meanwhile, "Big Ed" tilts with arch-enemy Pretty Willie, gaining the upper hand when it appears that "Big Ed" has bumped off several of Willie's lieutenants. Discovering that her boss is a gangster, Ruth is about to walk out on him--and then, the truth behind Ed's phony "killer instinct" is hilariously revealed.
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New Landmark DFA Facility Designed and Engineered by Lumos.
[ Written by Steven G. Moon, P.E., Fallon Location ]
It's a good thing we were drinking our milk AND eating our Wheaties during this project. We needed all that energy to pull together six Lumos divisions working with three major entities including Big D Construction and the City of Fallon as well as the DFA, in addition to multiple design teams strung out from Nevada to Wisconsin to California to New Zealand. The project was two years in the making at a cost of $85 million. Lumos put the final touches on the DFA Milk Drying Plant in March of 2014 when the last of 181,000 square feet of landscaping was complete. But that's just the beginning of the story.
Toward the end of 2011, the City of Fallon, Churchill County and the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) began talks to locate a DFA Ingredient Plant in Churchill County. A 31.5 acre site was selected within the City's New River Business Park, and the journey toward establishing a state of the art Milk Drying Facility was underway. From project's inception, Lumos has been an integral part of not only the DFA Team, but has also partnered with the City of Fallon to assist them in establishing the necessary infrastructure to support the magnitude of such a project for both local and international communities, and has also provided construction services to the prime contractor, Big D Construction in order to facilitate final construction.
City of Fallon
Lumos' initial work for the City of Fallon consisted of the boundary and topographic mapping of the site, prepared a Boundary Line Adjustment Map to establish the parcel to be developed and created the necessary roadway and utility easements to provide the footprint of the infrastructure backbone. The roadway and utility networks were determined through a collaborative process between the City and DFA; each stakeholder's requirements were evaluated and incorporated into the final roadway and utility network.
Lumos prepared three separate design packages for the City to complete their portion of the project, based on their needs and to account for the staging of activities between the construction of the New River Parkway and the DFA Plant itself. Ultimately, 1,500 linear feet of New River Parkway was constructed from its previous terminus,extending along the east edge of the DFA property and connecting to the Wildes Road intersection to produce an efficient primary access to the DFA Plant and provide a vital roadway connection for the City. Within the New River Parkway construction limits, the City also constructed 1,400 linear feet of 8-inch deep sewer system and over 1,600 linear feet of 8-inch water line; which when looped with the existing system, can produce nearly 2,700 gpm to the DFA site. To wrap up the final site layout, Lumos produced cost effective landscaping and irrigation designs to enhance the appearance of the corridor and to tie into the landscaping pallet of the DFA facility.
The civil site design for the DFA Plant itself instituted a unique set of challenges, as one would expect with the development of an $85 million project. Some of the opportunities included working with an international design team, designing the utility network which was comprised of multiple sewer waste streams from the DFA Plant and the integration of pretreatment prior to discharge into the City's sewer system.
Lumos worked with multiple design teams in locations which spanned from Milwaukee, to Oakland to New Zealand. Through effective communication and continual coordination, Lumos was able to seamlessly integrate the needs and goals of the design team.
The multiple waste streams were managed through a design of three separate gravity sewer systems which handle domestic sewage separately from the DFA Trade Waste stream and the overflow Cow Water Waste stream. The Trade Waste stream proved to be the most difficult to handle as the pH, temperature and discharge flows can substantially differ depending on the cycle of the plant. The pH and temperature were accounted for by specifying a polypropylene sewer pipe to withstand these variables, also the pipe size and slope were optimized to account for both the low and high flow conditions to be encountered.
The integration of pretreatment prior to discharge into the City' sewer system was accomplished by isolating the DFA Trade Waste stream beginning at the building and installing a triplex sewer lift station with the capability of delivering waste flows through multiple connection points at the on-site Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP), as well as having the capacity to manage flow back from the WWTP in unbalanced or emergent situations.
Once above ground, Lumos provided a civil site design that accounts for a half a million square foot developed area. The plan effectively manages traffic through the site,establishes the security required by a food grade facility, allows for contingencies for future expansion and creates a drainage and landscaping concept that provides for low maintenance and sanitary conditions in and around the building. The developed site is comprised of 171,500 SF of PCC Paving, 2,500 LF of gravity sewer, 181,000 SF of landscaping and gravel mulch stabilized areas, 2,800 LF of 6, 8 and 10-inch waterline and 3,900 LF of 8′ chain link security fence.
Big D Construction
In its consummate role of team player, Lumos worked with Big D Construction through the life of the project. From consultation on design concepts to final construction staking, Lumos was also a key partner on the Big D team. Lumos provided building staking for the 100,000 SF DFA Plant and the 500,000 SF of developed site, as well as specialty services such as plumbness verification of the 150 foot tall drying tower, anchor assembly confirmation for the tank gallery and imbedded anchor as-built surveys to assist in the fabrication of the multiple suspended metal platforms.
In total, Lumos provided a wide array of services encompassing nearly all of Lumos' capabilities: Boundary and Topographic Surveying, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Surveying,Materials Testing and Special Inspection. These services were offered and delivered in light of the unique opportunities in which Lumos was willingly challenged, namely, working with numerous local agencies and several contractors, as well as collaborating with multiple engineering and architectural firms, of which some were local, and some were halfway around the world. Ultimately Lumos was able to deliver a quality project for our clients -the City of Fallon, Dairy Farmers of America,and Big D Construction.


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I will be teaching a workshop next month, to eight participants, at my neighborhood bookstore—Garcia Street Books here in Santa Fe.
The price for the six sessions on Sunday afternoons will be the purchase of one book from the well-stocked shelves and tables where I've bought almost all my books for the past two decades. I avoid, in nearly every case, ordering though Amazon.
The purpose, of course, is to support this independent bookstore, but it is also to explore the possibilities of writing memoir.
The limits are clear.
We can drown in subjectivity when we write about our own lives. We can fail to set the feelings and events that are so vivid to us in a political, social, intellectual or spiritual context. We can assume an interest in what interests us that may not be there.
None of this is necessarily so.
But for words really to matter, they must illuminate a larger reality than the inevitably small perimeters of our daily lives. We may need to elevate our sights and expand our ambitions by considering the differences between memoir and autobiography.
Autobiography can't be divorced from history. It demands greater understanding, a wider vision. This is not in any way to demean or diminish the importance of the personal, but to remember, always, that the personal is, inevitably and dramatically, political.
The failed love affair that so tortures and confuses us may be explained by its context—the privilege, or lack of it, of the lovers, the prejudices and fears of that particular moment in history, the problems caused by differences that at first may seem stimulating but end up alienating.
Our difficult child may be the end result of our particular failure of imagination.
Our financial difficulties may reflect our faith in the value of work that this culture does not value.
Memoir may cover a shorter period of time, may focus on a singular event, may have a smaller cast of characters. To sustain early idealism may demand some unconventional choices.
And then there is humor.
We do tend to become intensely serious when we write about ourselves.
I plan to include examples of contemporary essays that broaden our definition: essays centering on a sport, for example, like one from a recent The New Yorker called "Holding The T: My Life in Squash," or on cooking—I have yet to find this one, but there are plenty of examples—or on funerals: what to wear, how to look, what to say.
We will read and discuss, we will read and listen, and perhaps at the end of the six weeks, a ray of light will cross our computer pages, and we will know that we are doing what we were placed here to do: "For this I came."
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Tiny meteorite fragment hits Novato home
A gray, 2-inch rock that hit a Novato home is the first confirmed chunk of the meteor that dramatically exploded over the Bay Area, a scientist said Sunday.
Lisa Webber, 61, found the meteorite in her yard on Saturday, three days after the object fell onto the roof of her home on St. Francis Avenue. She had heard a strange sound at the time but didn't think twice about it until she read a Chronicle story saying debris from the meteor would be found in a band stretching east of San Rafael toward Napa and Sonoma.
Some have marveled at the potential cosmic significance of the fact that it hit a home belonging to a man of the cloth - Webber's husband, Kent Webber, is pastor at Presbyterian Church of Novato. The space rock, in fact, had first hit the roof of his study, she said.
"It's just science - and it's cool," said Lisa Webber, an administrative nurse at UCSF Medical Center. "It's wonderful. It's like the heavens coming down, and history and this thing probably came from an asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter - I mean, how cool is that?"
Peter Jenniskens, a leading meteor hunter at the Seti Institute in Mountain View, confirmed that the space rock was indeed debris from the meteor that streaked over the sky Wednesday night.
"The significance of this find is that we can now hope to use our fireball trajectory to trace this type of meteorite back to its origins in the asteroid belt," Jenniskens wrote on his group's website.
At the time the object hit her roof, Webber thought the sound she heard had come from an animal that was rummaging on her property. She checked the roof, found nothing, and quickly forgot about it until she read The Chronicle on Friday night.
That's when she went searching through the yard and found a rock. She summoned her neighbor's son, the two put a magnet to the object, and they stuck together.
On Saturday, neighbor Luis Rivera climbed onto the roof and found an indentation left by the meteorite.
"The surprising thing about it all is that it's something from the orbit between Mars and Jupiter, and it ended up in Novato," Rivera said. "And when Lisa was relating all of this to me, it took a while to sink in as to the odds of this happening."
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Peter Jenniskens, a leading meteor hunter at the Seti Institute in Mountain View, asks that anyone who finds what they believe to be meteorite e-mail him - with photos if possible - at email@example.com.
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Panthers tender punter Michael Palardy, 3 other exclusive rights free agents
The Carolina Panthers got four important young players under contract for next season on Friday when they tendered punter Michael Palardy, wide receiver Damiere Byrd, offensive lineman Tyler Larsen and tight end Chris Manhertz.
All were exclusive rights free agents, defined by the NFL as players with two or fewer seasons of service time with expiring contracts. The Panthers' tenders, or contract offers at league-mandated salaries, keep them with the team.
The Panthers had two other exclusive-rights players – defensive lineman Drew Iddings, who was signed to a one-year contract, and offensive lineman Dan France, who was not tendered.
Carolina kept Palardy over veteran punter Andy Lee last summer, and the left-footer responded with a net punting average of 42.4 yards, which broke a team record and ranked fifth in the NFL.
Byrd, a former sprinter on South Carolina's track team, posted career highs with 10 catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns before going down with a season-ending leg injury in December. Byrd also missed two months with a broken forearm earlier in the season.
Larsen has started 15 games over the past two seasons, filling in for injured center Ryan Kalil. Larsen is expected to have a chance to compete for the left guard spot with Andrew Norwell set to leave in free agency.
Manhertz was the Panthers' No. 3 tight end last season, but could move up the depth chart depending on what happens with backup Ed Dickson, another free agent.
The Panthers have until the start of the new league year at 4 p.m. Wednesday to tender contracts to their four restricted free agents – cornerback LaDarius Gunter, wideout Kaelin Clay, offensive lineman David Yankey and tight end Scott Simonson.
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(Last updated : Aug. 29, 2016) – We've crafted an expert written step-by-step guide (PDF Ebook + Tutorial) for you to use to speed up your WordPress website with easy.
I don't know why it took me so long to write this guide… I mean, site speed is one of the most important characteristics for any online magazine, blog, product site, or any other website for that matter. I would even risk saying that it's more important than the content itself. Why?
Quite simply, if someone doesn't feel like waiting long enough for your content to load then they won't have the chance to see it.
Besides, site speed is now a known SEO factor, which means (in short) that the faster your site is, the better ranking it gets.
I don't think that I need to convince you of the importance of having a fast website, you probably realize the need as well as I do. Moving on, then.
This guide presents every important aspect of site speed as related to WordPress that I know of. The things covered here talk about plugins, database optimization, images, site files, and more.
Also, I've tried to make this a complete single resource, which means that you can go ahead and apply every piece of advice here to a single site, but you can also pick just some individual elements and implement only them.
So, let's get this thing going with:
Analyzing your site speed
Analyzing site speed seems like a straightforward task when it's very VERY hard to do accurately.
Here are some factors that can impact a single speed test:
- The place from which the test is being performed.
- Current network conditions.
- Current traffic load of the website.
- Current day and time.
- Current traffic load of your test provider.
… and probably a number of other factors, but I guess this short set paints the picture quite well.
What I'm trying to say is that just because some service says that your site takes 1.61 s to load, doesn't mean that it's the case.
Therefore, some general rules of speed testing are:
- How long the site loads on your computer doesn't matter (unless you're a member of your site's target audience).
- Use only quality testers and run multiple tests at different times, and then get the average value.
- Perform tests from your target audience's location.
My favorite tool for this kind of fun is the speed tester (FPT – Full Page Test) by Pingdom Tools.
FPT allows you to select the location that the test will be performed At the time of writing the available locations are Amsterdam, New York City, and Dallas.
(Note. If you have a site targeted towards audiences outside of the US or Europe, you'll have to find a different tool.)
FPT provides a big number of various metrics, just in case you want to get a little more in depth into the whole thing, but if you don't, you can just look at the overall load time. Once you have this value, repeat the test some times (10 or so) to get the average load time. This is your starting point.
Now, feel free to disagree, but from my point of view, everything above 3 s is slow. 1-2 s is okay. Below 1 s is great and doesn't require any further optimizations.
(Just for fun, you can also play around with a tool called "which loads faster" – compare two sites against each other.)
Let's move on to the actual things you can do to improve your site's performance:
This is what I call the starter pack because it's a set of things that's best to do when you're first launching your site. Doing it later will require a bit more work (but it's still possible).
Your web host
Your web host is the most important factor when it comes to site speed. No surprise here, right?
This means two things: (1) you should be very careful when selecting a web host before you launch your site, and (2) you should seriously consider changing your current web host if you think it's not performing well.
Switching to a new host isn't difficult at all, and you can do it within an hour or two. Nothing to be afraid of. You can check my other post for advice – how to move your WordPress blog to a new host.
When it comes to selecting a host, I advise you to focus on two main things:
- The overall reputation of the web host you're about to pick (online reviews, and such).
- The possibility to get a server near your target market's location (for instance, if your audience is based in Europe, get a server in Europe, etc.).
I don't want to endorse any specific hosting companies here, so you're on your own. But if you've read my other posts then you already know what my favorite one is.
WordPress theme
Your theme is the second element in the "starter pack" of speed optimization.
Setting the looks aside, your theme should be quality made and optimized right from the get-go. Modern themes have dozens of separate files that offer some functionalities and often connect to many external services. Only the top theme developers can guarantee good performance and quality service.
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Also, feel free to visit one of my guest posts at ProBlogger to get a bit more in-depth advice – selecting a WordPress theme.
That's it for the "starter pack," let's move on.
The basic pack is a set of things you should start your speed optimizations with. There's nothing difficult here and (almost) no coding.
Cleaning up your plugin closet
Plugins consume your server's resources, your bandwidth, and cause your site to load slower. As simple as this.
Therefore, the general rule is this: Delete the plugins you don't need.
And the other rule is: Delete slow plugins and get faster alternatives.
The first rule is pretty easy to grasp and doesn't require any further explanations, so let's focus on the second one – deleting slow plugins.
First of all, how do you know which plugins are slow? Simple, you do it by installing another plugin!
The one I have in mind is called P3 (Plugin Performance Profiler).
This is a cool piece of software engineering. It takes a look at the loading process of your site and breaks it down into individual plugins you have installed. As a result, you get a report containing different loading times for each plugin.
Once you have this data, you can decide to either remove certain plugins altogether or find some quicker alternatives.
What's interesting, the plugins can account for even 60% of your site's total load time. Take a look at this example graph (my site):
… will probably have to think about removing Relevanssi and finding an alternative. Also, take a look at Jetpack – the most hyped plugin in the official directory … not the fastest operating thing in the world, is it?
Another thing worth mentioning when it comes to plugins, in general, is that you shouldn't have too many in total. The fact is that you don't need every cool piece of functionality out there. Just focus on the important stuff – things that improve the overall user experience.
Selective plugin activation
One final piece of general plugin advice I have for you is that you don't need to have all plugins activated at all times. There are plugins that you use only occasionally (ones that don't provide any user-visible content).
An excellent example of such a plugin has P3 described above – you only need it when doing a scan.
Some other examples:
- Backup plugins. But be careful here. If you're using scheduled backups, then you need them activated at all times. If you're just doing manual backups, then they can be deactivated.
- Security scan plugins. Things like Sucuri scans and other.
- Optimization and clean up plugins. Plugins for optimizing your database and other aspects of your site.
Getting even more plugins!
Since I've spent a fair amount of time explaining how important it is to have just a small number of plugins, now is a good moment to tell you that you need to get even more of them! Bear with me, I promise this will all make sense in the big picture.
Two plugins I'd like to recommend:
A great image optimization plugin. Particularly useful if you're using pictures to go alongside your posts/content.
The plugin takes every image you upload through the Media Library and runs it through the smush.it tool. As a result, you get an optimized version of your image (no loss of quality). On average, you can make every image at least 10-20% smaller (in file size).
Basically, the less disk space your images occupy, the less bandwidth your site uses. And the less bandwidth your site uses, the faster it loads.
Another plugin for image optimization. However, I advise you to install it only if you use a lot of images in individual posts you publish (if you publish a lot of list posts, or a have a photo blog or anything else like that).
The plugin uses the lazy load concept which loads a given image only when it's visible in the current viewport (visible on the screen). It uses jQuery.sonar to do so.
However, if your blog is not that image-heavy, this plugin won't be very helpful. And it will impact the overall site speed, which P3 will surely let you know of.
Optimizing your database
The database is basically what runs your website. That's why optimizing your database can have a significant impact on your site speed.
The general idea is to: optimize the general structure of tables, get rid of all the unused post revisions, remove spam comments, remove orphan metadata, and clean WordPress core tables.
If you're somewhat proficient with MySQL, you can do it manually through phpMyAdmin, but you can also go the easy way and get yourself some more plugins! (Activate them selectively as I described above.)
Two alternatives (choose one):
- WP-Optimize. It helps you to remove revisions, drafts (be careful), auto drafts, moderated comments, spam comments, trash comments, orphan post meta, orphan comment meta, orphan relationships, dashboard transient feed.
- WP Clean Up. Basically, does the same things. So you can go with your own preference when choosing one of these plugins.
Also, consider disabling the post revisions functionality altogether. You can do it by adding this line to your wp-config.php file:
define('WP_POST_REVISIONS', false);
I'm calling the following set of things advanced, but implementing them isn't more challenging than the basic pack … what's advanced is the nature of these optimizations itself. Anyway, three things I want to discuss here.
In short, caching is a mechanism that allows your site to execute its source files only once and then to display the results to every visitor who comes by. This makes everything work much much faster than usual.
The best thing is that you don't necessarily have to be a developer to enable caching on your WordPress site. The only thing you need is a plugin.
Even though there are a number of caching plugins available I advise you to go with W3 Total Cache (currently downloaded more than 1,300,000 times).
The plugin is recommended by some hosting providers including HostGator, Page.ly, and WP Engine. It offers an exceptional range of features, and on top of that, it's also fully functional running on the default settings. This means that you can just get it, push the activate button, and you're good to go.
Using a CDN
CDN stands for Content Delivery Network. Basically, a CDN is a network of servers deployed in multiple data centers. What this means for your WordPress site is that you can have multiple instances of your site's content distributed across different servers, and then the server that's closest to your visitors' location will deliver it on demand.
From my point of view, this is the ultimate trick to speed up your site.
The only downside is that you need to sign up for a CDN service first, and it usually requires some additional investments.
Note. You can configure any CDN through the W3 Total Cache plugin – yet another functionality it has to offer. For more info on CDN (and a how-to guide), feel free to check out my other post – using a CDN with WordPress.
Finally, the developer pack. The fact is that there are tens of different things you can do to improve your site's speed if you're a WordPress developer and know your way around the source code, but what I have for you today are just two tips.
Homepage optimization
The homepage is your most important page. It's the most visited page; the page that your visitors usually see first; and also the one that Google sees and analyzes first when determining your site speed.
To put it simply, optimizing your homepage can have an enormous impact on your overall performance.
Some things you can do:
- Tweak the design to use a minimal number of elements. The less there are, the faster the page loads.
- Make sure that every image is optimized to the fullest.
- Use a small number of widgets (widgets slow things down too).
- Use a minimal number of plugin content on the homepage (things like Twitter boxes and so on).
- Import a minimal number of external files (JavaScript libs, CSS).
- Try to reduce the amount of content in general. Be careful here, though. Your homepage obviously needs content, but instead of displaying 10 latest posts, for example, you can go by with displaying just five.
- Anything else? Feel free to let me know in the comments if you have some ideas for other tweaks.
Using simple hacks
WordPress has a built-in mechanism that allows you to add some simple functionalities without using any plugins. I think that you should take advantage of this to the fullest whenever possible.
For instance, don't use plugins for basic, simple stuff that can be done with just a couple of lines of code. Some examples for your inspiration:
- displaying Twitter streams or any other social media boxes (can be easily done by hand),
- including tracking codes (Google Analytics and others),
- including ad codes (Google AdSense and others).
I guess that's all for my guide to speeding up WordPress. Probably more than enough tasks here to keep you occupied for a while. However, please comment and share your suggestions. Are there any tweaks you'd like to add to this guide? Also, is your WordPress site optimized for speed?


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Click on any State in the map below to be taken to another webpage that displays that state's hunting season dates for 2014-2015.
Use the clickable map above to search all 50 of the following states and their 2014-2015 hunting season dates, including DEER, DUCK, DOVE, TURKEY, SMALL GAME, VARMITS & FERAL HOGS:
•Alabama: AL •Alaska: AK •Arizona: AZ •Arkansas: AR •California: CA •Colorado: CO •Connecticut: CT •Delaware: DE •Florida: FL •Georgia: GA •Hawaii: HI •Idaho: ID •Illinois: IL •Indiana: IN •Iowa: IA •Kansas: KS •Kentucky: KY •Louisiana: LA •Maine: ME •Maryland: MD •Massachusetts: MA •Michigan: MI •Minnesota: MN •Mississippi: MS •Missouri: MO •Montana: MT •Nebraska: NE •Nevada: NV •New Hampshire: NH •New Jersey: NJ •New Mexico: NM •New York: NY •North Carolina: NC •North Dakota: ND •Ohio: OH •Oklahoma: OK •Oregon: OR •Pennsylvania: PA •Rhode Island: RI •South Carolina: SC •South Dakota: SD •Tennessee: TN •Texas: TX •Utah: UT •Vermont: VT •Virginia: VA •Washington: WA •West Virginia: WV •Wisconsin: WI •Wyoming: WY
Deer Hunting Season By Weapon And Type of Deer
Deer hunting season actually varies from state to state and even from county to county within the state. So the best advice is to visit your local county or state game commission or their website to get the specific details.
Generally though, there are hunting seasons based on the type of weapon you hunt with, which are:
- Archery
- Muzzle Load
- Rifle
And there are seasons based on the type of deer:
- Whitetail Buck or Antlered
- Whitetail Doe, Antlerless or Button Buck
Months of Deer Hunting
The months of the year and the specific dates during those months also vary from state to state and again, even from county to county within the state itself. And it can get confusing.
Let's take a look at Georgia for instance. In most counties of Georgia, deer hunting season kicks off on the second Saturday of September with archery. Archery season lasts until around the middle of October. That's just the early season of archery.
Muzzle loading season lasts for ten days in the middle of October and because it is a primitive type weapon, it's running at the same time as archery.
Next, is rifle season, which runs from the end of October through January 1st in the Northern Zone and 15th in the Southern Zone. Oh yeah… the state of Georgia is divide into two separate hunting zones, North and South. You need to check and see where the county you plan on hunting is located in.
There is even an extended archery season in the North that comes back into play after the rifle season ends on the 1st of January. This season for North Georgia hunters goes from January 2nd till the last day of the month. This is a nice bonus for those chasing whitetails with a string and stick.
The bottom line is that you should check the into the hunting season dates for the state you plan to hunt before fall rolls around. As you can see by the Georgia example above, depending on the weapon you wish to use and the county you plan on hunting in… there are different dates and requirements.
Keep this page bookmarked and we will help you stay on top of the changes by refreshing these hunting season dates.
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Practice summary: When coach Dennis Allen said his Raiders didn't have a go-to wide receiver "yet," his words were clearly aimed at Denarius Moore. The Raiders' most productive and most talented wideout took offense to Allen's claim, and on Thursday afternoon showed why he's the team's best receiver.
He made a series of terrific receptions in situations where Allen said Moore was deficient. He made catches in traffic. He made catches in the air and while being double covered. The effort earned praise from Allen, who said Moore "clearly responded to the challenge."
Allen also praised Tony Bergstrom's work at left guard. He's made solid use of the extra first-team reps given to him with Lance Nix went down with a knee injury.
With Alex Parsons out with a left foot injury, Andre Gurode took snaps as the second-team center and fared well. He went to five straight Pro Bowls at center for the Dallas Cowboys.
The Raiders secondary is clearly their strongest unit. They've shown serious depth at safety and corner, with rookie DJ Hayden and safety Usama Young, who has the talent to start but is stuck behind Charles Woodson on the depth chart.
Offensive play of the day: Moore made several acrobatic catches, but one late in practice was his best. He rose above double coverage from Young and cornerback Tracy Porter, plucked Matt Flynn's pass out of the air and reeled it in for a big gain.
Defensive play of the day: Young forced a turnover with one well-timed punch. Young got under fullback Jamize Olawale's grasp, stripped the ball and recovered his own forced fumble.
Rookie report: TE Mychal Rivera showed real improvement in his best practice of training camp. He's clearly a receiving threat, a point proven with several big catches in Thursday's practice. He's become a contender for playing time at a position with unproven talent. DE David Bass has shown potential as a pass rusher, but isn't a well-rounded player at this point. He could be helpful on passing downs if given the opportunity.
Staying at center: Center Stefen Wisniewski played left guard during his rookie season, but Allen essentially ruled out a possible position switch back to guard. The Raiders are thin at guard, with the unproven Tony Bergstrom taking first-team reps. Allen said his star center would stay put, as opposed to rescuing the team at another position. That suits Wisniewski just fine. He said last week he prefers to play center.
Tight competition at TE: Allen said the position battle at tight end has heated up, with combatants playing well at the same time. He singled out Rivera for improved play and said that David Ausberry, a converted receiver, has improved his blocking skills. Richard Gordon is also in this fight, although he's more one-dimensional as a blocker.
On the sideline: The Raiders finally got some good news on the injury front. Allen said WR Jacoby Ford should return soon. He should be back by week's end, an important step for a player who missed most of the last two seasons with foot ailments. Allen also said LG Lucas Nix (knee) and DT Stacy McGee shouldn't be out much longer. … The listed of sidelined Raiders remains long. In addition to the aforementioned names, LB Miles Burris (knee), DT Pat Sims, OT Menelik Watson, DB Brandian Ross, LB Kaluka Maiava, DL Brandon Bair, C Alex Parsons (foot), DT Johnny Jones, LB Billy Boyko and RB Latavius Murray did not practice. … DT Vance Walker returned to practice after missing four sessions. … Allen said Watson and Sims won't be returning soon but their injuries are not season-threatening. … DE Lamarr Houston could not finish practice due to injury.
Quote of the day: "That's in the works. Maybe .5 percent ownership in his winery, or something like that. Honestly, it's all good." – Raiders cornerback Tracy Porter, on what he'll get for having his No. 24 given to Charles Woodson


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I've truly no idea why so empty.
I stayed home today because I wasn't feeling well, a sore throat, a wheezing lung. The funny thing is, though, I'm not sure I fully believe myself, even with all the empirical evidence. There's something underneath the fabric of life that tests everything we say, everything we do against itself--Truth, I think is what we call it, though I'm not entirely sure that that's all that is in my mind on these days. The disconnect I feel when I stay home for a day and don't see anyone--"and if no one calls and I don't speak all day, do I disappear?"--it's haunting. And I wonder why that is, why rest is so hard, why isolation is like losing substance. Afterall, isn't the point of solitude to gain substance?
Anyway, all this musing gets me nowhere. This week all converged: I tried to write something for a friend's company, tried to finish the Church Matching Scholarship applications at my own workplace, am trying to write something for the church service on Sunday, am trying to clean my house, am trying to fold my laundry, am trying to "get better" -- all the mundane things in the world. And that's where life is right now. Sometimes the mundane is more challenging than the superreal. Ha! Maybe that's why I'm writing now instead of folding shirts!
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Supermarkets are full of amazing finds which make saving money on groceries a tough challenge to many of us. However, saving on groceries is not as hard as we think it is! You might think scavenging on coupons or compromising the quality of your goods is the only way to cut off our expenses but there are, in fact, a lot of tips and tricks that we can easily apply in our grocery shopping routine. With that, here are 50 best ways to save money on groceries that you can do if you are in a budget.
1. Make a shopping list
Even when you're already doing the grocery for all of your life, you should still take a shopping list with you. Making a shopping list will help you know which items should be prioritized. This will keep you from buying things that you don't really need. It can also help save time in the store.
2. Stick to your budget
In connection to making a shopping list, evaluating your finances will help you identify how much you can only spend on grocery items. This will give you cash to spend on other liabilities as well. Then when doing your grocery, stick to your budget.
3. Use coupons
We just have to admit it… coupons are a life-saver too. Just make sure to spend them on items that you really need so you'll be using them wisely.
4. Sign up on loyalty cards
Loyalty cards could give you the best deals. You'll get amazing discounts and custom shopping deals based on your shopping preference. If you're frequently doing your grocery on a store which also offers amazing member perks, then go for it and sign up for a loyalty card.50 Ways To Save Money On Groceries #frugalliving #budgeting #moneysavingtips Click To Tweet
5. Consume what you have first
Foods in the fridge are usually forgotten easily until they go bad. So before making the next trip to the grocery store, make sure that you have consumed as much as you can to avoid wasting money.
6. Buy groceries in bulk
Buying in bulk is one of the smartest hacks that you can use when you're trying to save money from your grocery expenses. Warehouses offer bulk items for cheap. Also, remember that it is not advisable to buy perishable items in bulk unless you can consume it in a timely manner.
7. Minimize trips to the store
Going to the grocery weekly is definitely not a good idea. It's very time-consuming and it will cost you extra bucks. Consider doing your grocery every 2 weeks and use the previous tip (buying in bulk) to pull off this one.
8. Visit the farmers market
You can find fresh and cheap goods in the farmers market. Aside from saving a few bucks in your grocery, you're also helping the local farmers earn a living.
9. Grow fruits and vegetables
If you have a spacious backyard, why not consider planting fruits and vegetables in it? It's a nice hobby to start and in the long run, it can help you save on grocery too. You can also be sure that you're eating fresh produce every time. If you don't know which plants to grow, try planting salad leaves, radishes, onions, and tomatoes. These are easy to grow plants at home.
10. Bring the exact amount to the grocery
Bringing the exact amount when buying your grocery will help you stick to your budget and not overspend. You can practice placing your grocery budget in a separate envelope and avoid pulling out extra cash from your wallet when shopping.
11. Get a credit card with cash back perks
If you're not a cash person, you can still save money by using your credit card. Just be sure you're getting a card which has cash back perks every time you buy groceries on the supermarket.
12. Don't shop while hungry
Shopping when hungry can lead you to a shopping cart filled with unnecessary items because of your cravings. To avoid this grave mistake, make sure you eat before going out for the groceries. With this, you can also prevent side-trips to a food stall which can take time.
13. Avoid shopping with kids
Kids are adorable but when it comes to shopping for groceries, it is best to keep them off the chore. They love pulling out random snacks from the shelves and they can also pull you off from your grocery list.
14. Buy seasonal goods
Fruits or vegetables that are in season are sold very cheap and in high quality. As much as possible, try to adjust your meal plan to include these in your recipe. With this trick, you will be able to save a lot compared to buying goods that are offseason.
15. Take advantage of sales
Be quick to know what are the available deals in the stores and plan your meals based on these sale items.
16. Make a meal plan
A meal plan helps you identify the items you need to buy in the grocery to avoid waste. This will also help you strategically plan which ingredients to buy in bulk too. You will also lessen trips to the grocery store once you have all your ingredients planned out.
17. Cook your own meal
This means making a dish from scratch and not just relying on pre-made or processed foods. Aside from the fact that these foods are not healthy, pre-made foods will also cost you more than cooking your own. There are a lot of recipes online that you can follow.
This book from Amazon is also a good investment for starters. Check it out here.
18. Use a price book to track prices
A price book will give you information which store has the lowest price on the item, what is the highest price for an item, and when the item will be on sale. This is one of the most effective and popular ways to track prices for budget shoppers.
19. Have breakfast for dinner at least once a week
Dinners don't always have to be fancy with steak and wine. Sometimes, having pancakes or eggs for dinner is also a good idea. Aside from that, they're easy to prepare. There are a lot of breakfast recipes out there that you can dig in on a lazy Thursday night.
20. Be creative on your leftovers
Instead of throwing them away immediately, place your leftovers in a food container and label it with the date. Then, make sure to utilize them the next day by reheating or creating a new dish out of it.
21. Bring your own bag
There are stores that charge for a plastic bag. Bringing your own reusable bag will save you from these additional costs and it could also help save the environment. Check out this reusable shopping bag from Amazon.
22. Minimize meat
At least consider a few meatless dishes in your monthly meal plan. We all know that meat is the most expensive item in every grocery list so save by using substitutes for meat once in a while like tofu or other vegetables.
23. Keep an eye on clearance items
Clearance items are always in every store. These are items that the store has to dispose of quickly but are still in good condition. Keep an eye on these and check if an item that you need is for disposal.
24. Avoid impulse buying
Impulse buying will always lead to unwise purchases. This is why making a shopping list and a meal plan are great ideas before hitting the store.
25. Familiarize your store
One of the benefits of shopping in the same store is that you can already familiarize where you can find the items in your list. Knowing where to go in and out will keep you from bumping into unnecessary purchases along the way. This also helps save time.
26. Stock up on sale items
Stock up on sale items only when you're using it regularly. Also, consider whether the item will easily perish or not. Buying sale items in bulk will save you a lot of cash.
27. Don't be afraid to try something new
Most especially when the item is on sale, consider switching your regular brand to the one on sale. You don't always have to stick to the usual product. Be a wise shopper and take advantage of sales.
28. Buy generic
Generic items are cheaper but they are just the same as the branded ones. Don't be afraid to try generic products. In the end, they will give you more savings than what you expected.
29. Be creative in the kitchen
Ran out of an ingredient? Search your entire kitchen for a substitute instead of going to the store to purchase. Be creative and swap ingredients like margarine instead of butter, light cream instead of evaporated milk, and mayonnaise instead of sour cream.
This amazing Kitchen Hacks book will also give you more creative solutions to your common kitchen problems. Click here to get one.
30. Discover new stores
There might be a new store around the corner which offers cheaper grocery items than your usual store so be open to try new stores. Try looking at their ads or learn about it from colleagues or friends if you don't have time to visit.
31. Shop for meat early in the morning
There are stores that sell cheaper meat early in the morning. These are meat from the previous day (and doesn't mean it has gone bad already) that the store wants to sell quickly before displaying fresh meats.
32. Be vigilant during checkout
During checkout, double check if the sale items are reflected correctly in the receipt. Sometimes, there are errors in the system where sale items are not discounted. Do a mental note on these sale items and inform the cashier for any errors. It may be a bit of a hassle but this extra step will save you big time.
33. Save your receipts
Don't throw your receipts immediately. Sometimes, you can find a coupon at the back of a receipt and it would be a waste if you don't check it first.
34. Always check the top and bottom shelves
Probably not known to all, stores usually place the most expensive items at eye level. Outsmart this smart trick by constantly checking the bottom and top shelves so you won't fall for the priciest items.
35. Choose reusables over disposables
Disposable plates, cups, spoon, and fork will only cost you more. Buy the reusable version instead so you can still use it for the next time. You will not only save money but also the environment.
For example, this reusable food wrap in Amazon will save you from constantly buying paper wraps for your sandwich and snacks.
36. Roll with small carts
Always make sure that you only have enough space in your shopping cart for everything on your grocery list. Getting a bigger cart will only tempt you to fill the cart with extra items.
You can also get this foldable grocery cart and roll it with you when you shop. If you live close by, you won't also need to take a car or cab as carrying your groceries won't be a problem. Therefore, saving you more money on gas or cab fare.
37. Avail double couponing
Some stores allow double couponing while some don't so be sure to ask around if double couponing is allowed. This will already give you twice the expected savings.
38. Don't buy pre-sliced foods
Pre-sliced foods are more expensive than buying whole. Instead of spending extra on this, why not slice your own food instead? This goes for almost anything like fruits, cheese, chicken, pork, etc.
Amazon has this ultimate vegetable slicer that will surely make your life in the kitchen easier. Get it here!
39. Be updated through social media
If your store has a social media account– Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, be sure to follow them to be updated of any surprise deals.
40. Eat less cheese
Who doesn't love cheese? Almost everyone loves cheese. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most expensive items in the grocery so as much as possible, try to minimize your cheese intake. Do this a few times a week and you'll be able to save some bucks.
41. Be mindful of expiration dates
Don't buy goods that are about to expire! Check the expiration date first before checking out the item. This is one of the biggest mistakes we are not usually aware of that has to be corrected. It will be such a waste if you're planning to consume it for the entire week but it's already expiring in 2 days.
42. Understand the limits of expiration dates
A little research goes a long way. If you already have an expired good, check how long will it really take before it is no longer safe to consume. Sometimes, expiration dates only indicate a product's peak freshness and is still safe to consume within a few days. Don't immediately throw expired goods until you have verified if it's already bad or not.
43. Store your foods properly
Be sure that you know how to store your foods properly. For example, raw meat should be kept in a clean, sealed container at the bottom part of the fridge. Leftovers should be refrigerated as quickly as possible and must be consumed within 2-3 days. Foods inside tin cans must not be placed inside the fridge to avoid making it taste like metal. If you must, transfer it into a clean, sealed container like this Rubbermaid food storage container in Amazon. You can check the set here.
44. Take advantage of pantry foods at work
If you have this benefit at work, you might want to include this in your budget planning. Free meals are such a great perk since it can help you save a lot in the groceries. If you're working 5 times a day every week and you have free lunch in the office, then you wouldn't have to worry about making a meal plan for lunch on these days.
45. Shop with a calculator
Be prepared for any last minute adjustments. Bringing a calculator while shopping will help keep you within the budget. You can let your kids help by asking them to add up the prices. Hopefully, this will be enough to keep them distracted while you focus on your list.
46. Download a grocery app
There are a lot of free grocery apps that can help you list down your groceries, manage your budget and offer cash back. Some of the best apps in the market are Ibotta, Shopkick, Checkout 51, Grocery IQ, and GrocerEaze. Go ahead and check them out!
47. Do the rain check
If the sale item that you are looking for is already out of stock, don't hesitate to ask for a rain check at the customer service. They'll be happy to suggest a comparable item at the same sale price. If not, you can also come back when the item is already back in stock and still get the item at the sale price.
48. Buy frozen goods
If you're still itching to buy offseason goods, getting them from the frozen section is a cheaper way. You'll be surprised to see that some of these frozen goods are cheaper than their high-season price.
49. Keep foods within eyesight
Hiding foods is usually not a good idea because you'll tend to forget that they exist until they expire. When storing foods, make sure that you store them in a safe location but still visible to everyone at home.
50. First-in/ First-out your stock
When stocking foods, make sure that you're consuming old stocks first. One way to practice this is to rotate your pantry. Every time you stock up food, be sure to keep the new ones at the back of the pile and move the old ones out– so you can use them.
Want to find more ideas on how to save money on other stuff besides groceries? Check out our 50 Practical Money Saving Hacks.
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Message from the Chairman
The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) expresses the professional opinion of Chief Fire Officers in Ireland on matters related to fire service operations, fire safety and major emergency management. Our objective is to improve the safety of all people and places – thereby protecting life and property throughout the country. The Association is also a member of the Federation of European Union Fire Officer Associations (FEU) that has 22 members in Europe. A link to the FEU is available on our links page. Representatives from the CFOA attend their twice yearly meetings.
Executive Committee
The current executive of the Chief Fire Officer Association as elected at the AGM in October 2017 is:
Chairman – Dave Carroll, CFO Tipperary
Hon. Secretary – Adrian Kelly, CFO Clare
Hon. Treasurer – Seamus Coughlan, CFO Cork County
Vice Chairs
Eamon Woulfe – CFO Louth
Celina Barrett – CFO Kildare
John Keane – CFO Roscommon
Eoin O Ceilleachar – CFO Offaly
Ex Officio – Pat Fleming, CFO Dublin


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(KTVI)-A man is jail after he shot another man he says was stealing copper from his Affton property late Friday night. According to St. Louis Police, the property owner followed the alleged thief to South Broadway and Gasconade in St. Louis where he confronted him. When he attempted to detain the supposed thief, a fight broke out and the property owner shot the suspect in the shoulder with a shotgun.
The shooting victim, a 55 year old man, was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.
The 31 year old property owner is in police custody. Charges are pending.


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*Yinz, for you Southerners, is the Pittsburgh equivalent to "y'all."
Here are some more Pittsburgh words and phrases to sound authentic at Sammy's:
Say, "That ref is a jagoff." Meaning, "That referee is an idiot." (In Pittsburgh, to "jag" means to irritate. Therefore, a jagoff is someone who is irritating by being inept or stupid.)
Say, "Gimme an Ahrn." Meaning, "Give me an Iron City beer."
Say, "Since there ain't no jumbo or chipped chopped ham, give me a Roethlisberger." Meaning, "Since there is neither bologna nor thinly sliced deli ham, give me a burger with onion rings and french fries on it."
For more Pittsburgh sayings, go to http://pittsburghese.com/.


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Film careers
Film graduates from the University of Exeter have an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and compete very successfully in the employment market.
A degree in Film Studies from the University of Exeter will enable you to acquire skills which are attractive to employers and relevant for a wide range of careers. You will develop an informed, critical and creative approach. Alongside strong oral and written communication skills, you will be able to manage your time and workload effectively, work well as part of a team or independently, be flexible when faced with new situations and have strong analytical skills.
Our students have progressed to a wide variety of careers, in sectors such as:
- Events Management
- TV production
- The film industry
- Publishing
- Education
- Sales, communications and marketing
Other recent graduates have progressed to postgraduate courses in
- MA English Literary Studies (Film pathway)
- MA Film and Media
- MA Professional Writing
Career Zone
The services offered by the Humanities careers and employability team are complementary to the services offered by our central Career Zone, where you can participate in practical sessions to develop your skills; access paid internships and volunteering opportunities; explore postgraduate study options; meet prospective employers; get one-to-one advice and learn how to secure the right job for you.
Professional Experience
The Film degree here at the University of Exeter will give you plenty of opportunity to develop your professional portfolio which will give you the skills and experience which you will need to be successful in your chosen career.
Humanities in the Workplace
Completing a work placement is great way to gain a competitive edge in the graduate job market and will help you to develop an understanding of how the skills gained from a Humanities degree are applicable in the workplace. Our College-wide module, Humanities in the Workplace, is available to all students in the College and offers the chance for students to complete a minimum of 40 hours work experience in a broad range of sectors.
Voluntary work demonstrates to employers that you are socially aware and proactive and that you have developed key employability skills such as communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills. The University of Exeter works with many organisations who recruit our students for voluntary positions on a yearly basis. Many students also undertake local community work through the Guild's ESV (Exeter Student Volunteering) programme.
XTV and Xpression FM are the University of Exeter's award-winning student-led TV, film and radio stations. There are many opportunities for students to get involved with many aspects of their operations, from content to production. This is a fantastic way to get professional experience alongside your studies, and the projects which you will work on will put you in an excellent position to pursue a career in Media and the Arts.
Film Society and Campus Cinema
The University has a very active student-run Film Society which offers opportunities to develop your practical film making skills. With access to recording equipment, editing software, studio space and practical workshops, members are given the opportunity to engage with independent filmmaking on both a casual and academic level.
The Campus Cinema is a student-led society which organises a schedule of diverse film screenings which take place on campus. Becoming a member of the Campus Cinema is a fantastic way to broaden your knowledge of the subject, giving you an excellent grounding to take forward into the industry.
Getting involved in a student societies like these is an excellent way to take an active role in the life of your University. It will give you excellent skills for employability, whether it is through developing your debating skills by attending an event, or becoming involved with the organisation of the society itself. You can view a full list of societies at the Student's Guild here.
The Bill Douglas Centre
The Bill Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema and Popular Culture is based at the University of Exeter. This presents unique opportunities for students to engage with their extensive collection. Our students have previously curated exhibitions as well as using the resource to inspire and inform their studies.
Every year the Humanities employability team organise a series of employability and alumni events which are tailored to the career aspirations of our students. Below are some of the events which have been offered previously:
In the Spotlight: Jobs in Film, from Production to Distribution and Exhibition
This event offered students the opportunity to meet individuals who have successful careers in this industry. The panel featured alumni James Panting, an Assistant Editor for titles such as The Theory of Everything and Suite Francais, Adam Singodia, a freelance Director of Photography (both Exeter BA Film Studies 2010), and Duncan Carson, who is the Marketing and Communications Manager at the Independent Cinema Office.
Life and a career in the arts and culture sector – with former Exeter student Julian Bird
Julian Bird, Chief Executive of two of the main theatre bodies in the UK, visited campus to discuss his successful career in the sector, and offered tips on how students can follow in his footsteps.
Using your Humanities degree for a career in Finance - hosted by Deloitte
The University of Exeter hosted this event with Deloitte financial services, who are keen to recruit Exeter students from a broad range of subjects. On this occasion, former student Philippa Rowe (BA French and Latin 2013) who is now a Senior Associate, visited students to talk to them about how their degree in Humanities can launch them into a 'Times top 100' career with Deloitte.
Our students and graduates
One of my highlights from Exeter was my involvement with XTV, the student TV station. I was on the committee for my third year and it was great just being involved with the running of something, and also doing something aside from my course. My plan now is to pursue a career in the media or TV. My involvement with XTV will help a lot with that and will look really great on my CV.
Mini Warren, BA English with Film 2015
My degree helped expose me to a plethora of filmmakers and film movements that I was not closely acquainted with before. This exposure has been a massive part of developing my own personal taste and knowledge base which I have found to be invaluable throughout my career to date.
James is now a Freelance Assistant Editor and has worked on an array of feature films such as The Theory of Everything and Suite Française.
James Panting, BA Film Studies: Cinema and Practice 2010


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