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How To Run a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
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Crowdfunding has become a significant right of passage for small businesses seeking investment. When executed correctly, this route to raising funds can provide your business with the necessary tools to grow, as well as gain significant exposure along the way. Alternative loans, such as bank loans and grants from friends/family have serious limitations, which is where crowdfunding comes in. Crowdfunding offers an exciting opportunity to fundraise a larger sum of money, as well as engage with a 'crowd'.
So what actually is crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding campaigns intend to pitch your business to a crowd of potential investors, most commonly via the Internet. It's an opportunity to bring together financiers to support your new business idea. You (the inventor or business owner) pitch your idea and if a supporter sees it and likes it, they are able to make a contribution to your business directly. No meetings, no boards – just an individual who decides to take a punt on your business.
Why is crowdfunding better for my business than alternative fundraising methods?
One of the most advantageous outcomes of running a crowdfunding campaign is the market research that is a bi-product of your campaign. You'll gain insight into your potential, passionate and loyal customers. Frankly, you'll discover who's prepared to pay for your product or service. Not only is this crucial information for running your business now, but these insights can also assist your efforts when securing investment at a later stage. Investors are interested in your consumers, who they are and what they like.
Crowdfunding isn't suitable for every business. There are many stories of crowdfunding gone wrong. If you were less successful than you'd hoped, it's important to analyse your experience and carry forward the knowledge gained from your campaign down an alternative route (you can read more about this here). Crowdfunding provides people with an opportunity to raise money for their business venture, but not without a lot of work your end. You should also ensure your campaign is exposed to the right audience, because without the right crowd, there is no crowdfunding!
So where should I begin?
Whilst the concept of crowdfunding might seem simple, don't be fooled. Running a successful campaign to secure thousands, or millions of dollars in some cases, requires a seriously well thought out strategy. Simply put, your brilliant idea alone isn't enough to convince 'the crowd' to part with their money. Here are 6 tips to help you get started with your crowdfunding venture, convince potential financiers and run a successful campaign.
1. Find your platform
First things first. It's time to investigate which platform is most suitable for your crowdfunding venture. Each platform has its pros and cons, so thoroughly researching each of these platforms will be advantageous. Some of examples of popular crowdfunding platforms are:
2. Read the rules and regulations
Once you've chosen your preferred platform, make sure to read the fine print: check the minimum age requirements, resident requirements and bank account requirements.
3. Self promote
Self-promotion should feed into every part of your business, and running a crowdfunding campaign is no exception. Remember that the crowdfunding platform you choose serves as just that - a platform. Now it's time for you to do the rest. At this stage, you should endeavour to promote your campaign in every possible way. You'll need to prepare all of the marketing and PR material to push your campaign along.
Showcasing your campaign through various platforms will increase exposure. Try promoting via these platforms:
Newspapers, magazines, blogs, online articles
These resources can assist with creating a buzz around your new business and attracting potential investors who are interested in your idea
Social Media
Having a loyal social media following prior to your crowdfunding campaign can help immensely. Your aim is to convert your social media followers into investors for your business. Use your social media platforms to spread the word about your campaign, engage with your followers, give updates, say thank you etc.
Building up a mailing list before your campaign launch is also extremely advantageous. When your crowdfunding campaign is live, inform your contact lists of your plans and progress, as they may be interested in contributing some funds.
4. Lights, camera, action
Hopefully by this point, you will have done some extensive research on different crowdfunding platforms. Your research should generate lots of ideas and provide insight into some of the creative and dynamic content that is required to run a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Content created for crowdfunding includes photo shoots and video features that attract individuals to your business. For many of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns, promotional videos have played an essential role in engaging visitors and attracting investment. Engaging video content can't be thrown together overnight, so budget and prepare for this. Research video producers and editors who have filmed these kinds of videos before, but also keep in mind the style of production you want.
It can be a lot of work, but investing in exceptional content at this stage in your campaign should hopefully lead to a more successful campaign. This content can also be used on your social media pages, website and newsletters. The content produced for your crowdfunding campaign should reflect your beliefs and passion for the project. If you'd like to read more about the impact video can have on your e-commerce business, click here.
5. Choose your words carefully
Alongside excellent videos and imagery, the most successful crowdfunding campaigns feature strong copy to match. Copy that features keywords and relevant headings will ensure your campaign is situated near the top of any search results for your business in the future. If you think your copy is lacking, or you'd like to focus some more attention on SEO, check out this article.
6. What next?
Now that you're prepared to launch your crowdfunding campaign, you'll need to put in the hard yards. Once live, it's time to engage with even more potential investors and invite them to participate in your campaign. Staggering invitations to new investors throughout the running of your campaign will give the appearance that it is running consistently, instead of plateauing. Consider what you can offer to engage with an investor – maybe a discount on your product, or an early stage prototype. Remember to continually engage with your followers on social media platforms and update your newsletter readers. Kickstarter has set up useful Youtube playlists for business owners to share their crowdfunding stories. Engaging with this and interacting with the crowdfunding community will ensure your campaign remains relevant.
Examples of some successful Crowdfunding Campaigns
Oculus Rift
Arguably one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns in history, Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset, which was later sold to Facebook in March 2014 for $2b. The company's USP is the ground breaking technology behind the device, but they recognised that using tech jargon may not convince investors universally. Instead, Oculus Rift coined the tagline "step into the game' – simply and effectively conveying exactly what the product achieves.
Pono Music
Pono is a music business that produces ultra high quality sound. In 2014, they raised $6m in under a week. Pono's promotional video, shot in a casual, home-video style, features 6 minutes of interviews with some of the biggest rock stars in the industry (think Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Foo Fighters) and their reactions to the product: 'this is what music is supposed to sound like, supposed to feel like'. Their glowing testimonials, one after another, reinforce just how radical Pono is, and their testimonials demonstrate the quality of the unique product. Pono's crowdfunding campaign relied on the power of music and how it makes you feel, without actually playing any music out loud.
In 2013, 3Doodler launched the world's first 3D pen with a modest, low budget video in which the simplicity of the product took centre stage. A friendly voiceover says 'everyone knows how to use a pen, so we designed a 3D pen'. Their crowdfunding campaign featured the kind of viral content that saturates social media feeds: slow, satisfying shots of the pen in action. 3Doodler's successful campaign allowed them to advance the product further and further (they've released 4 generations of the pen in 4 years). It also gave them the funds needed to scale manufacturing and further propel their business. CEO Maxwell Bogue highlights the importance of knowing what to do post crowdfunding here.
Learn more about crowdfunding and discover more testimonials here.
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The punk subculture emerged in the United Kingdom and
the United States in the mid-1970s. From the 1970s to today we can see how the
punk movement has evolved, from the underground raw roots to today's commercial
punk that we see in fashion shows, music and the arts. It is interesting to
look back at the origin of punk, its influencers be it musicians, artists or
working-class youths seeking a form of individuality with the aim to provoke
its audience. We will explore these influences, the movement, the culture and
the style throughout the text.
As suggested by Marxism; The punks can be described
as the individual, deviant rulers in society, the post-war youth subculture
style as a symbolic form of resistance. They define the working-class
activities as deviant and in doing so they control them. Although Marx did not
write about deviant behaviours, he wrote about alienation amongst the ordinary
working- class people from society which can cause conflict resulting in
deviant behaviour. (Karl Marx, 1900) (Trueman, 2015) (Hebdige, 1979).1 2
We can understand the working-class youths are no
doubt rebellious, refusing to conform to the norm, instead going beyond the
grain of the mainstream culture. The Evolution of the Punk movement created not
only a style, but an attitude to which working-class youths were deviant. Mike
Brake describes how subcultures evolve in response to social issues that groups
experience collectively, therefore identifying how individuals draw on collective
identities to define themselves. (Brake, 1985).3
Dick Hebdige, writes about the
subcultures of the punk era throughout the United Kingdom in his book,
subculture 'the meaning of style'. Punk style was taken by the fashion industry
and sold on a commercial level globally. This evolution represents capitalism
reacting to the savage working – class youth movement, counteracting the punk
subculture. (Hebdige, 1979)4
For Hebdige, Music is only one part of
the stylistic ensemble of Punk, the most important part being the aesthetic or
how the group display the codes of the 'Punk look'.
The punk era inspired many genres which
we can see still exist in today's modern society. Subcultures give new generations a place of
belonging to non-conform and embody a uniqueness.
What motivates people to dress in this manner, the
root I believe is the rebellious need for resistance, to provoke, agitate and
rebel against the 'norm'.
How can we identify a punk? the group visibly
display codes of punk style; lots of leather, denim, fishnet tights, S&M
symbols, chains, a DIY ripped t-shirt held together by safety pins with a display
of offensive wording painted onto the garment to make a statement. Punks
transformed their hair style, most notably in men's hair by going beyond the
regular styles, the punk look was anti-system, extravagant hairstyle that
democratised hair for men in the 70's for the first time. Similarly, to the
clothing they too created DIY hair styles using water and sugar to invent the
'punk look'. Although this style may look easily 'thrown together without much
thought given to creation of the outfit, it was quite a time-consuming process.
Through their clothing the group communicate that codes are to be used and
abused, resisting the mainstream culture.
As Hebdige describes the analysis of punk
creations, he believes the style was first developed among art-school
avant-garde, rather than emanating from the dance halls and housing estates of
England. (Hebdige, 1979) (Bennett, 2000)5
The origin of Punk subculture in New York began in
the 1970s, the Punk subculture created in the underground movement, typically
began with working class youths seeking an identity of self-expression. Punk originated
as a reaction against conformity and capitalism, influenced by sex, music and
In music, Punk could be easily identified as a
movement youths were eager to be a part of, it gave them a sense of belonging.
Musicians such a Debbie Harry, The Ramones, Talking Heads and the Sex Pistols
all embodied the Punk rock style and attitude creating icons of the time.
Places such as CBGB and the Bowery are known around the globe as the birthplace
of punk music.
The Blondies' Debbie Harry is famous for her Punk
style with her platinum Blonde Hair (hence, how fitting 'Blondie') she was an
icon, the first women in the punk music scene as lead singer of the band, Harry
was at the forefront of the pop culture in New York. Her voice, haunting and
raw, captured the angst and youth of punk rock.
Derek Ridger's describes the Punk Era in New York; "Punk
was very exciting. The music was loud and fast. The clubs were small, dark and
sweaty and the punks themselves dangerous – or at least that was the impression
they wanted to give". (Vogue, 2017) (Larouci, 2017)
Debbie Harry by Derek Ridgers, (1977) London
Harry was recognised for her fearless, unapologetic
attitude which transpired into her DIY style and music talent. It's not only
the attitude of Harry but her upbringing and life before the Blondies' that
embodies the working-class identity of a struggling artist in North America.
The realism of her previous life; growing up as an adopted child, being broke,
free- living and rebellious embodied the Punk identity.
She was often seen wearing unusual styles for example; an oversized t-shirt
worn as a dress with boots, a men's tailored suit with a ripped shirt, from
biker leathers to skinny leggings she maintained an edgy punk style on stage.
In the 70's, the denim market blew up and Harry could be seen wearing denim on
denim, or flared jeans teamed with her signature biker jacket and lashings of
black eye liner, she was the epitome of seventies punk. As the Punk era
exploded, Blondie became globally successful and Harry was the star of the
seventies, leading the way for the broken youths.
Harry, by Derek Ridgers, (1977) London
Where did Punk Originate? From my research finding's
it is believed Punk first began in America but some sources question the origin
as America and the UK interpreted the style movement with a different attitude.
Whilst England wasn't the birthplace of punk it definitely had a huge influence
to inspire what we see even today, most notably in London. The movement had a profound
influence in England, truly visible in today's society throughout the streets
of London and its creative classes.
The music scene was full of rage and rebellion, the
working class in England were seen to be adapting to the punk aesthetic as the country
was fraught with an economic depression. British punk was mainly inspired by
the events in New York, bands such as The Ramones became icons to the British
Punks, who were seeking a new identity. In 1976, the first Punk rock band to
make it onto the British stage were the Sex Pistols. The invasion of punk rock
era was feared by the general public, as punk rock bands were subversive. The
Clash followed the Sex Pistols onto the Punk rock stage, creating a DIY punk
independent scene throughout England. The famous Kings road and clubs such as
the Roxy were the hub of the 70's punk scene in London. Vivienne Westwood and
Malcolm McLaren had a boutique on the Kings Road called SEX, selling and
exhibiting punk creations with a fetish, S/M inspiration.
(Ridgers, 2006) Derek Ridgers Capturing Punk Rock
London first hand in 1977
We can see a contrast in both British Punk vs American
Punk, British punk was somewhat more aggressive and dangerous than the punk movement
in New York, which was less controversial. Perhaps it was the timing and the
economic situation of the country, the lack of authority with more freedom to
be subversive, disrupt the law.
According to (Hebdige, 1979)6
Subcultures are objects of authentic expression only as long as they remain
undiscovered by the market. For Hebdige, the point at which subculture style is
incorporated into the market it is simultaneously stripped of its cultural
message and becomes a meaningless object of mass consumption. (Bennett, 2000).7
We can argue, is punk is the same now as it was in
the 70's, does it have the same meaning and is the movement alive? I believe
the movement has evolved to a great extent, in terms of fashion as Hebdige believes,
the commercial mass consumption of punk means the loss of its value &
authenticity. Many fashion brands that have been influenced by the 'punk look'.
Some examples of designers that have incorporated the look through the years;
Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga, Saint Laurent & Vivienne Westwood.
The revived 'Punk Look' seen at Saint
Laurent Fall / Winter 2015 – 2016
Vivienne Westwood, the iconic designer who could be
seen as 'the mother of British punk' is largely responsible for bringing modern
punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream.
Fashion shows incorporated the 'punk look' with
ripped jeans, mini-skirts with torn tights and heavy chain accessories,
head-to-toe leather with extravagant hairstyles, creating a moody &
rebellious collection.
Vivienne Westwood, DIY – Destroy T-Shirt,
Provoking People with PUNK,
Emblazoned with a bold red Nazi
swastika, an inverted image of Christ on the cross, the word "DESTROY," and Sex
Pistols lyrics, this anarchic 1977 shirt epitomised Westwood and partner Malcolm McLaren's trailblazing
brand of punk politics. (Dazed digital, 2015)
Today, the punk movement is no longer underground, the
culture is very different in comparison to the 70's, the economy has developed,
media has reached a global platform and the fashion world is constantly
evolving. Although, we see punk interpreted through fashion collections and
catwalk shows since the 70's.
Punk led the way for creation, the new wave of the
70's to today has influenced singers such as Lady Gaga from her music to the
way she expresses herself fearlessly through fashion, she is brave, rebellious and
unique with an unapologetic passion for artistic expression.
Lady Gaga, January 2011
Throughout the years fashion designers have shown style
influenced by the punk era, it was an extremely important subculture that has made
an impact in fashion since the beginning. As a style Punk is about chaos,
anarchy and rebellion, the aesthetic of violence was intrinsic to the clothes,
which were often customized with destructing the garments by ripping jeans,
shirts with accessorising studs, spikes, zippers, safety pins, and razor
blades. They created an armour or shield like uniform opposite from the
'ordinary', resisting the worlds politics and rules.
In 2013; we famously saw the Metropolitan museum of
New York hold the Spring Costume Exhibition, 'PUNK: Chaos to Couture'.
Celebrities wore recreations of the Punk pieces from the 70's, some wore
recycled DIY pieces from the 70's and others hand made to measure haute couture
outfits. Punk rock has given a new way of thinking to designers, beauty doesn't
need to be perfect, a DIY destructed garment can bring the 'punk attitude but
also be beautiful.
Miley Cyrus' in Marc Jacobs at the 2013
Met Gala
Madonna in Riccardo Tisci at the 2013 Met Gala
We can argue the importance of punk
culture and which movement was more powerful, fashion or music? Or perhaps one
would not exist without the other, as
described by Malcolm McLaren "Fashion was much more important than the
music. Punk was the sound of fashion." (Anon., 2007).8
It is almost impossible to look at collections today and not identify a 'punk
style symbol', existing in almost every fashion house. We see at the French fashion
house, Balmain' style of heavy metal embellished, studded jackets, partnered with
leather trousers and baggy t-shirts, it's the modern Punk! We can also see Saint
Laurent inspired by Punk style, collections mostly black in colour, with lots
of chains, leather, embellishment and a 'worn or dishevelled' punk style. The
brands today are also very in tune with the music scene of our generation,
similar to that of the 70's Music & Fashion, of complementing each industry.
In conclusion, the Punk era was highly influential
to the fashion industry even more so than the music industry, punk fashion lives
on today through designers and anyone who wants to wear the style symbols. There
will always be something to rebel against.
Anon., 2007. The Telegraph. Online
Available at: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/3668263/Malcolm-McLaren-Punk-it-made-my-day.html
Accessed 2018.
Bennett, A.,
2000. Popular Music and Youth Culture, Music identity and place. First
ed. London: Palgrave .
Brake, M.,
1985. Comparative youth culture : the sociology of youth cultures and
youth subcultures in America, Britain, and Canada. 1st edition ed.
London: Routledge & Kegan Paul.
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1979. Subculture the meaning of style. First ed. New York: Taylor
& Francis Ltd.
Larouci, S.,
2017. When the punk changed fashion and music. Vogue Italia, 1(1), p.
D., 2002. Inside Subculture: The Postmodern Meaning of Style (Dress, Body,
Culture). 1st edition ed. London : Bloomsbury.
Ridgers, D.,
2006. Derek Ridgers on forty years of punk fashion Interview (9 June
Trueman, C.
N., 2015. The History Learning Site. Online
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Accessed 2018.
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2000. Popular Music and Youth Culture, Music identity and place. First
ed. London: Palgrave .
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1985. Comparative youth culture : the sociology of youth cultures and youth
subcultures in America, Britain, and Canada. 1st edition ed. London:
Routledge & Kegan Paul.
Hebdige, D.,
1979. Subculture the meaning of style. First ed. New York: Taylor &
Francis Ltd.
Larouci, S.,
2017. When the punk changed fashion and music. Vogue Italia, 1(1), p.
D., 2002. Inside Subculture: The Postmodern Meaning of Style (Dress, Body,
Culture). 1st edition ed. London : Bloomsbury.
Ridgers, D.,
2006. Derek Ridgers on forty years of punk fashion Interview (9 June
Trueman, C.
N., 2015. The History Learning Site. Online
Available at: https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/sociology/crime-and-deviance/marxism-and-crime/
Accessed 10 January 2018.
Derek Ridgers, Dazed &
Confused, 2006
Lady Gaga, 2011
Saint Laurent Fall / Winter
2015 – 2016
Vivienne Westwood, Destroy T-Shirt,
Madonna in Riccardo Tisci at
the 2013 Met Gala, Getty Images
Madonna at the Met Gala: See the Star's Most Outrageous Red Carpet Looks
Miley Cyrus' in Marc Jacobs
at the 2013 Met Gala
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Crime, online article
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and the meaning of style P10, 11, 15, 80
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Youth Culture
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the meaning of style
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music and youth culture, music identity and place
6 Hebdige 1979, Subculture and
the meaning of style
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Malcolm McLaren Interview by Telegraph, Punk it made my day, 2007.

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Today New City Initiative is comprised of 43 leading independent asset management firms from the UK and the Continent, managing approximately £500 billion and employing several thousand people.
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Nine young men and women this week started a two-week summer internship programme organised and funded by New City Initiative (NCI), the association of 45 asset and wealth managers based in the City of London and Paris. The paid internships are supported by some of NCI's leading member firms, who collectively account for some £400 billion in assets under management.
The nine undergraduates kicked off with a day of seminars by senior figures from NCI member firms, including Somerset Capital, Stanhope Capital, Oldfield Partners, and Mayfair Capital. The students, all academic high-achievers, are studying at the Universities of Central Lancashire, Leeds, Warwick, and York. Their final day is on 11 July, when they will receive coaching advice on how to build their City careers from Panda Morgan Thomas, a leading City executive recruitment specialist, the founder and Managing Partner of 33 St James.
The nine students are: Louise Hatem; Justyn Lawson; Nikita Jevtechov; Annabelle May Purchase; Mohamed Mohamed; Ronak Shah; Michael Smith; Kavita Vaja; and Matthew Wong. The intern places are being provided by Dalton Strategic Partnership, Oldifled Partners, Stanhope Capital, 2CG Senhouse, Stonehage Investment Partners, and Troy Asset Management.
Gary Mead, Executive Director of NCI, said: "This is a great and potentially life-changing opportunity for the interns. For NCI member firms it's a chance to talent-spot future asset management stars. It's also a demonstration that small-to-medium boutique owner-managed firms are intent on putting something back. The NCI espouses old-fashioned City values – supporting young people to gain a rung on the ladder is the right thing to do, and I hope we are able to expand the intern programme further."


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The man of many faces and personas makes a third trip to Matt's Music Mine with his 11thstudio record, Low.With a standing ovation from critics and music fans alike, David Bowie was able to truly manipulate a sound to become his own. Changing directions with each and every single album, Bowie was a pioneer in the music industry for his bold stance, his unfearful attitude, and the ability to capture an audience with engaging, ahead-of-the-time displays of musical athleticism.
It is shown on the opening track, "Speed of Life" which is entirely instrumental but became iconic for its use of synthetic crashing and cascading chords. This was mainly to a relationship that would develop between Bowie and Brian Eno who himself had worked in the minimalist and ambient styling. This relationship would start to train Bowie in the art of making graceful, but haunting illustrations of the highs and lows of his life and career. In a time where Bowie's Young American's was still receiving radio play and being considered one of the best albums of the decade, Bowie instead wanted to entirely flip the script and create something a little less approachable.
Low is split in a near perfect half between ambient tracks that rely on the sense and lack of sustenance or structure. The first half is instead a more narrow blueprint of what Bowie was doing before, but instead relying more on creating these outstanding instrumentals that would boost his vocal performances. The instrumentals on Loware some of Bowie's best, reflecting on "Sound and Vision", "Speed of Life", "Always Crashing in the Same Car" and even "Warszawa" that painted a vivid illustration of Bowie's time in Berlin. A monumental time in music history, Bowie's Lowwould become a constant mirror to his English upbringing and his new, more modern German sense.
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Three Texas cities continue to top the national economic rankings, according to the Austin Business Journal's "On Numbers" report released this week. Austin retained its ranking as the No. 1 economy in the U.S., followed by Dallas at No. 2 and Houston at No. 5. Each of these thriving Texas cities is home to a SouthStar Communities neighborhood, showcasing the developer's depth of understanding of economic drivers, long-term real estate cycles, and ongoing migration patterns.
Austin, home to SouthStar Communities' new corporate headquarters, is within commuting distance to the company's flagship community in New Braunfels, Vintage Oaks. Vintage Oaks, located along the Texas Wine Trail, has sold 100 homesites this year, earning itself the title of "the fastest growing community in the Hill Country" according to Metrostudy, a national housing market research firm. The fastest-growing community title is based on year-to-date sales numbers for Vintage Oaks, which total 100 so far in 2013.
The "On Numbers" report, which takes into account 18 economic factors, had Dallas occupying second place on the list. Dallas has had a banner year as the city's economy continues to reap the benefits of hot real estate and energy sectors. SouthStar Communities' Lake Ridge at Joe Pool Lake has benefited from the hot Dallas market as buyers in search of prime Texas lake property discover all the advantages of living near the lake without losing a convenient DFW location. Construction starts, steady sales, and new property releases continue to make Lake Ridge a hub of activity.
Houston was second in the nation on the "On Numbers' report for new jobs in 2013. At the same time, continued impressive real estate gains in Houston have made selling and moving to Bryan-College Station a reality for many, which has increasingly shined a light on the desirable lifestyle available at SouthStar Communities' King Oaks community. King Oaks has had to release new property this year to accommodate buyer demand and is also in the throws of building a brand-new Amenity Center for residents and land owners.
With all this positive news for Texas, it's no wonder "The Texas housing market is reacting to the massive influx of new residents coming to the Lone Star state for jobs," according to Redfin's latest report. "As more residents move to Texas from other states with a higher median home prices, the housing markets in Dallas, Houston and Austin have been bolstered by rising home prices of double-digit year-over-year growth."
About 2.5 million people relocated to Texas between 2008 and 2012 in search of jobs from more costly regions of the nation," the report stated.
For more information about Texas land or any of SouthStar Communities' master-planned communities, visit SouthStar Communities, Vintage Oaks, Lake Ridge, or King Oaks.


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7 Must-Visit West Coast Beaches
The West Coast of the United States is home to some of the country's most beautiful and most visited beaches.
From the beaches resting on the Canadian border, to the sun drenched sands of Southern California, this coastline is truly blessed with beauty and magic.
The best beaches on the West Coast include:
1. Santa Monica Beach, California
Famous for the Santa Monica Pier and the world's only solar powered Ferris wheel, Santa Monica Beach is the ideal destination for fun in the sun.
Not only is it surrounded by world-class attractions, a Mecca of shops and cafes and some incredibly beautiful historic buildings, but the beach isn't too bad either.
The calm blue waters are ideal to swim in for the entire family and the sunsets here will without a doubt take your breath away.
2. Ocean Beach, California
Ocean Beach is a prominent part of the San Diego lifestyle and home to sun baking, surfing, shopping, fishing and seaside walks.
While Ocean Beach is not as commericial as its rivals, Pacific Beach and Mission Beach, it never fails to draw in the crowds, who are all keen to enjoy the highly frequented pier and soft sandy beach at sunset.
3. Venice City Beach, California
Although one of the most commericialized beaches in the county, Venice City Beach remains a beauty to behold and one definitely worth the crowds to visit.
Making an appearance in many Hollywood Films, this beach lives up to the hype both on and off the sand. The waters are crystal blue and the sands a crispy white, while the quirky seaside shops never fail to disappoint.
4. Cannon Beach, Oregon
This beautiful Oregon town is home to one of the most breathtaking beaches one may ever lay eyes on. Characterized by the jagged rock mounds that arise from the water's surface, this beach is a postcard sight, offering something that not many American beaches can.
While the weather in Oregon doesn't permit swimming all year round, the beach is still perfect for a sunset stroll or moonlight rendezvous for a romantic couple.
5. Gold Beach, Oregon
Home to more sun than any coastal town in Oregon and Washington, Gold Beach certainly lives up to its name, shining through as one of Oregon's best beaches.
Sharing similar features of Cannon Beach, Gold Beach also boasts stunning rocky settings, set in turquoise waters and cool, calming waves.
Leading into a river that is popular with speed boats, this destination is a must for lovers of fun, beauty and adventure.
6. Alki Beach, Washington
Alki Beach in Seattle is the closest the State of Washington comes to a California-style beach. Accompanied by a 2.5 miles long pedestrian walkway, this beach is ideal for runners, roller skaters or those just keen for a long stroll.
Relax in the calm refreshing waters as you take in the sights of the Seattle skyline and enjoy the hub of activity that frequents this area.
7. Long Beach, Washington
Located in the most south-western part of the state, Long Beach is nestled on the peninsula of the same name and is a naturally beautiful beach, untouched by the claws of commercialism and development.
The nearby township is similar to your typical seaside village, offering a healthy range of shops and cafes, sure to please after exploration of this remarkable beach.


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China has opened Asia's first year-round cross-country skiing tunnel as the country aims to introduce 300 million new participants to snow sports in connection with the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.
The new Beishan All-Weather Cross-Country Ski Resort in northeast China's Jilin Province features a 1,308 metres indoor ski run and a 1,616m outdoor ski run.
It is reported to have cost CNY¥990 million (£112 million/$147 million/€131 million) to construct.
The opening of the complex will enable Chinese athletes to practise cross-country skiing all year round, Liu Yijun, a snow sports official in Jilin City claimed, adding that athletes from Japan and South Korea were expected to use it for training this summer.
The facility will also be open to the public.
About 10 indoor snow tunnels for cross-country skiing have been built in Europe, mostly in Finland, Germany, Slovenia and Sweden.
A combined downhill and cross-country ski centre is under construction in Norway and is due to open in January 2020.
Winter tourism has boomed in China since Beijing won its bid in 2015 to host the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
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All of us can probably attest that at some point we were spending too much money. Or maybe cruising down the theoretical highway of life constantly on empty. We were just hoping we make it to the next "gas station". We always made it, until one day an unexpected expense didn't leave enough cash for gas. Personal finance isn't easy, and not knowing how to spend your money can lead you down a bad path, debt. Now you are desperately looking to find a way to pay that debt off. You've come to the right place.
Lets Talk About Paying Off Debt
At Stocktrades we are trying to aid those who have paid their debt or those never in debt in the first place, to start generating income from investments. It did not occur to us that we also needed an article or two in assistance of people who are wanting to pay off their debts. There has been numerous articles written on the world wide web since its inception on whether you should pay off your debt or invest your money first. This is a pretty easy question to answer. Just ask yourself, do you have any outstanding debt besides a mortgage or an extremely interest friendly HELOC or line of credit? If you do, the answer to your question is to pay off your debt. The theory behind this, in a nutshell, is if your interest on your debt exceeds the amount you are making on your investments, investing is actually a net negative.
In order to get out of debt, you have to figure out how you arrived there in the first place
No doubt there are people who are just generally bad with money. It's a problem that has burdened society well, ever since money existed. To some, a credit card feels like a free ride. It's easy to get tunnel vision when the $2000 bill for your new TV you bought on the 1st doesn't come until the 30th. Personally, at Stocktrades we blame this on the fact that public schools seem to ignore setting their students up for financial success at an early age. Instead, we rely on our children to teach it to themselves. We don't ease them into it either, we throw them to the wolves who are just licking their chops waiting for the next sucker to make a poor financial decision.
Canadians are in a boatload of debt
As of December 2016 Canadians on average are in debt to the tune of $22,081. Unfortunately no, this doesn't include your mortgage payments. This is consumer debt. This is hey, I've made some decisions somewhere and now I feel trapped. In total, Canadians are in 1.7 trillion dollars of consumer debt. Yuck.
Here are some excellent numbers we managed to extrapolate from Pete Evans article from the CBC. We will go over the average Canadian debt by age, but if you would like a deeper look at specific cities and provinces in debt (ahem, Calgary Alberta), check Peters article out.
Average Canadian Debt By Age
- $8,343
- $17,064
- $26,697
- $32,594
- $27,840
Age 65+:
- $ 15,238
It's actually fairly alarming that the age group that has the highest amount of debt are the ones who are theoretically getting ready for retirement. Now, this isn't to say that these people are dragging themselves through the mud with debt. Maybe their kids moved out and are off to college. Hooray for no more contributions to their RESPs. No more paying for them to eat, insure and gas their vehicles. Let's go buy a Corvette!
Ultimately debt really only becomes a problem if it spirals out of control. A person who buys a new car but can comfortably afford the payments regardless of their situation is in debt, but are they in a dangerous situation? No. A person who purchases a car knowing if they lose their job or face an unexpected expense it could put their payment plan in jeopardy is in a whole different world.
Stocktrades Seven Step Procedure To Getting Out Of Debt
If you are maybe in the latter situation with the scenario above, you may just not be treating debt like it is a priority. This seven step guide will help you hammer down debt faster than you could imagine. That being said, no one is stopping you from returning to reckless spending. So, you not only need to follow this guide but you need to sculpt the mental fortitude needed to execute day in and day out.
Step One: Get your debt on paper
In this day and age an excel spreadsheet may be a little more savvy but you get the point. I would bet that a lot of people who declare their debt out of control don't even know how much debt they are truly in. This is your time to find out. Start by noting down every single penny of debt you have. In addition, keep note of your current minimum payments and their interest rates.
Tally up your total, and either be somewhat pleasantly surprised or try not to dread. No need to fret, you will be crying tears of joy by the time you finish executing this guide.
Step Two: Set Achievable Goals
If I were to tell you in the next 3 years we were going to reduce your consumer debt from $60 000 to $0, would you be intimidated? Rightfully so, that's a ton of money in a short amount of time. It is essential to set up achievable goals when paying down your debt. Remember "achievable". It's all fine and dandy thinking you are going to dedicate 50% of your net income to paying off your debt, but why set yourself up for failure? Make the goal 25%, and when you manage to pay 50% towards your debt, give yourself a pat on the back.
An estimate to see exactly how long it will take to get out of debt is to simply take your total debt and divide it by what you want to pay back per month. A person making $2500 a month after tax decides they can afford to pay $500 towards their debt of 25 000. 25000/500. It will take them 50 months to pay that balance off. Note that this formula doesn't allow for interest calculations. So in theory, you will be paying that balance off for more than the calculated time, but this gives you a rough estimate.
When the debt becomes too much
To someone who is in an unmanageable amount of debt it may be a sigh of relief that it will only take four years to get rid of the balance. But let's do the math on someone who is $50 000 in debt. 50 000/500 is 8 years 4 months before interest is factored in. The idea of paying $500 dollars towards essentially what feels like a black hole for the next 100+ months is enough to make most people queasy.
That's why you need to break your debt down into theoretical goals. Granted it will take you the same amount of time unless you can jump your payment amount up, but looking 8 years into the future is a recipe for failure. Start your first goal at $5000. Heck, have a frugal party when you hit that point. Reward yourself, you've come a long way.
Step 3: Get rid of your nastiest debts first
The feeling of "finishing" a debt may lure people in to paying their debts off the incorrect way. Say you have a $1000 line of credit at 5% interest and a $15,000 credit card balance at 19.99%. You may feel warm and fuzzy by eliminating your line of credit debt first, but you are making a huge mistake. In fact, you will pay more than double the whole line of credit balance in interest on that credit card in a year. Check out this credit card interest calculator to see why you need to get rid of big interest debt first.
This is why we advocate paying off what we call "nasty" debts first. Focus all your attention to eliminating the debt that burdens you the most, first. The minimum payment on that $15 000 could be more than $400 dollars a month. The best part about eliminating it? It opens up that minimum payment to be put towards your other debts.
That being said, if your line of credit has a low balance with a high limit, it makes sense to take money from your LOC and pay off higher interest debt. This consolidates 19.99% interest into 5%. Always reduce your interest rates when possible, this can make a huge difference over time.
Step Four: Get rid of unnecessary assets
Ever heard the saying "It's not much, but it gets me from point A to B"? This is exactly the mentality you need to adopt. If you have a vehicle that you are making payments on, you simply need to get rid of it. Someone who is really dedicated to crushing their extensive amount of consumer debt should be willing to sacrifice luxury. As a result, if you have a car that's worth $20 000 sitting in your driveway, get rid of it.
Think of it this way. That $15 000 credit card debt that would take you years to pay off, can be erased with one payment. $20 000 car out, $5000 car in. Fairly simple math isn't it? The luxury of a nice car should be reserved for those who aren't buried in debt.
It doesn't stop at cars either. Golf clubs, lawn mowers, snowmobiles, boats, and whatever other fancy toys you have buried yourself in debt purchasing need to go as well. If you're truly in this much debt, you didn't have the money to purchase them in the first place.
Step Five: Get another job, or find some extra work
It takes no genius to realize the more money you make, the more debt you can pay down. I'm sure you've been in this position before, the only difference is it was the more money you make, the more you can spend. Not this time. Find any way you can to make a little extra cash every month and dedicate one hundred percent of that money to paying off your debt.
Ask your employer if they need somebody to work some overtime, or cover some shifts. Lot's of people hate cleaning or doing yard work. But some people who aren't in tons of debt will pay someone to do these things for them. You'd be surprised at how much interest you can save over the years just picking away at the principle.
Step Six: Selling unused items
Let's face it, you've probably bought a lot of "things" over the past 5,10 or even 15 years. The fact is, you probably don't need most of it. That guitar you purchased when you were bored hoping to learn how to shred like Tom Morello? You haven't touched it for 5 years, let's sell it.
The best way to go about this is to take a couple weeks to mentally note what you use around the house. You'd be surprised at how much you could truly get rid of and not even notice. That being said, there may be some things that you do frequently use that you might not need , like a gaming console or that wireless surround sound system. Consider selling these if the price is right.
You may think that this process will take the life out of you. However, we aren't stating that you need to give these things up for the remainder of your life. You will have plenty of time to wisely buy back recreational items when you are out of debt. The fact is the longer you are in debt, the more interest you will pay. The quicker you become debt free, the less money you will pay to creditors in interest.
Step Seven: Using your surprise cash
If you have an RRSP plan at work there is probably a good chance that you will be receiving money come tax time. In previous years you probably would have spent that return on something you really didn't need. This time, you're going to take that money and directly apply it to your debt. A good rule of thumb for making the most of your surprise income when you are in debt is anything obtained outside of your paycheck goes towards debt payments.
It may come off as offensive to most, but ask for cash when you would be receiving gifts. The best way to go about this is to simply state your situation to family or friends. Explain the fact you don't need a new hockey jersey for Christmas, you need to eliminate your debt. If I was a family member in this situation I would feel ecstatic to give cash, especially since you are trying to better yourself.
Things you just shouldn't do when you're in debt
There are people who are desperately trying to better themselves but due to lack of income just simply cannot pay their debt off. Then, there are those who are in mountains of debt and still continue to do things that make you wonder if they really want to get rid of it at all. Here is a list of things you should not do when you're in debt:
- Visit malls regularly.
- Frequent the bars.
- Get the newest Iphone every 6 months.
- Register more credit cards.
- Take the family to Mexico.
- Buy a new TV when hockey season starts.
- Buy a new couch when your leather is fading.
Obviously, these are some pretty dramatic examples of what to not do when you're in debt, but you get the point. A method that I always found worked for me is when I wanted to purchase an item, I would wait seven days. I would drive the car and electronics salesmen mad. I would be dead set on buying a certain television, but would take seven days to go home and think about it. And you know what, I would say 80 percent of the time I never ended up making the purchase. I'm not the only one who uses this theory either, check out Enemy Of Debts article on a waiting period for teens.
Life After Debt
There are lots of reasons people fall into debt. Here is a great article by Grayson Bell at Debt Roundup highlighting the top 10 overlooked causes for debt. The fact is, once we are in debt there is only 2 solutions. One being bankruptcy, which I hope no one ever reading this article has to succumb to, and just sucking it up and paying it off.
Now, the feeling of finally becoming debt free is about as exhilarating as it gets. It is like a giant weight lifted on your chest. Debt used to suck the life out of you, made you lose sleep. The human brain is a marvelous thing, but one burden is the fact that it's hard to break habits. Get a program like YNAB. Create a budget, but remember, a budget is only as good as the dedication and discipline put towards it.
If you have any tips on paying off debt or budgeting, please feel free to leave them in the comments below!


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Congressional candidate's residency under scrutiny
(State News ~ 09/15/14)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois congressional candidate Ann Callis' previous out-of-state residence has come under scrutiny, with a published report Sunday saying she signed mortgage documents while a judge in Illinois that listed her home as in Missouri...
New focus on minority voting after Brown's death
(State News ~ 09/15/14)
FERGUSON, Mo. -- A few miles from the street where Michael Brown died is the grave of Dred Scott, a slave who went to the Supreme Court and tried, unsuccessfully, to be recognized as a free American citizen. One hundred and fifty-seven years later, a white police officer's fatal shooting of Brown -- unarmed, black and 18 years old -- raises fresh questions about the extent to which blacks in suburban towns are regarded as full partners by the officials and law enforcers elected largely by and responsive to small segments of the population.. ...
Trooper worried about mistakes after drowning
(State News ~ 09/15/14)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper expressed concerns in a call to a supervisor that he might have made mistakes after a handcuffed Iowa man drowned while in custody, according to newly released records. The Kansas City Star reported it obtained a video recording of the call from the patrol last week as part of a massive records release. ...
2nd cross-Missouri trail being considered
(State News ~ 09/15/14)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A group that advocates for creating biking and hiking trails along abandoned rail lines wants a second cross-state trail in Missouri that would link with the Katy Trail to establish a 400-mile loop across the state. The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is one of several organizations seeking to buy 145 acres of an abandoned rail corridor from Ameren Corp. ...
SEMO history professor to speak on latest conflict in Middle East
(Local News ~ 09/15/14)
Southeast Missouri State University history professor Dr. David Cameron will be the guest speaker at the Cape County Tea Party's monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Cameron will review the current situation in the Middle East and its possible effects on Europe and the United States...
Report: Income inequality affects Missouri taxes
(State News ~ 09/15/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A national increase in income inequality appears to be negatively affecting tax revenue in Missouri and other states, according to a new report from a credit-rating agency. The report by Standard & Poor's notes that Missouri's average annual tax revenue growth has declined sharply over recent decades. From the 1950s through the 1970s, Missouri averaged more than 9 percent annual growth. But from 2000 to 2009, it averaged just 1.8 percent growth...
AT&T's Missouri chief discusses company's goals
(Business ~ 09/15/14)
John Sondag, president of AT&T Missouri, attended the opening of a new AT&T store in Jackson on Wednesday. He answered questions about the company locally, statewide and nationally. Note: The following answers have been edited for space constraints. ...
Firefighters offer cold-weather safety tips
(Local News ~ 09/15/14)
As evenings start to cool down and residents begin switching on furnaces and space heaters for the first time in months, firefighters have a few recommendations to keep living spaces safe and warm. Brad Dillow, battalion chief for the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, advised homeowners to have a professional inspect heating systems to ensure they are in good working order...
Cape school district insurance likely to be chosen by November
(Local News ~ 09/15/14)
Health insurance options recently were discussed during a Cape Girardeau School Board work session and probably will be brought back for action before winter break, assistant superintendent for administrative services Neil Glass said. The district has a Jan. 1 renewal date on its current coverage...
Rams record first win on last-minute FG vs. Buccaneers
(Professional Sports ~ 09/15/14)
TAMPA, Fla. -- Austin Davis played with the poise and resolve of a seasoned pro. "We never panicked," veteran tackle Jake Long said Sunday after Davis led a late field goal drive that gave the St. Louis Rams a 19-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in the 25-year-old quarterback's first NFL start...
Central Institute for the Deaf turns 100
(State News ~ 09/15/14)
ST. LOUIS -- When the normally bright Nolan Howard began to struggle academically last year, his parents quit their jobs and moved from Seattle to St. Louis. The reason was simple, according to his mother, Mairead Iverson. "St. Louis has the Central Institute for the Deaf," she told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch...
FedEx worker dies in Missouri accident
(State News ~ 09/15/14)
PARKVILLE, Mo. -- A FedEx worker has died after being pinned by his delivery vehicle outside Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City Star reported the accident happened Friday just outside Parkville. The name of the FedEx worker who died wasn't immediately released. ...
Mo. man injured after falling from party bus
(State News ~ 09/15/14)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A 28-year-old man from Lawson, Missouri, has suffered non-life-threatening injuries falling from a moving party bus. The Kansas City Star reported the accident happened Saturday night as the vehicle was traveling on Interstate 35 near Highway 152. ...
River Tales brings classic cars to downtown Cape
(Local News ~ 09/15/14)
For some, Sunday's River Tales Classic Car Show in Cape Girardeau was a trip back in time, for others a chance to display the results of their labor, and still others an opportunity to view autos they may not have seen since childhood. The show, now in its 37th year, stretched down Main Street from Broadway to Hutson's Fine Furniture and featured 225 cars, said Johnny Mayfield, president of River City Rodders, which sponsors the event...
Central Middle School Fifth Grade Students of the Month
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/14)
Cape Central Middle School fifth grade Students of the Month for September are, from left: (front row) Haley Creg, Ethan Groves and Skylar Brown; (second row) Tambria Wilson, Sage Russell and Kenshin Chiba; (third row) Courtney Cannon, Nick Hodges, Kierra Johnson and Mariel Bisher; (fourth row) Madison Gantt, Johnathan Ferreri, Gracie Stricker and Liam Gorman. SoutheastHEALTH recognizes these students in its role as a Partner in Education with Central Middle School...
Central Middle School Sixth Grade Students of the Month
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/14)
Cape Central Middle School sixth grade Students of the Month for September are, from left: (front row) Abby Arbeiter, JayKiya Turner, Yuktee Srikant, Avery Sigmon and Bailey Vangilder; (second row) Tyler Gibbs, Mallory Cook, Sarah Mckinley Davis and Delaney Shaffer; (third row) Nathan Boerboom, Landon Pearson and Reeanna Foster. SoutheastHEALTH recognizes these students in its role as a Partner in Education with Central Middle School...
Two private schools benefit from opting out of federal lunch program
(Local News ~ 09/15/14)
Meals are a bit tastier this year at two local parochial schools that have opted out of federal funding for lunch. Notre Dame Regional and Saxony Lutheran high schools have made agreements with local restaurants to provide meals. Both have seen an increase in the number of students and faculty served. They continue to provide lunch to lower-income students, but are covering the cost themselves...
Jackson soccer team sustains 1-0 loss to Fox
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/14)
A late first half goal gave Fox a 1-0 lead.
Driftwood on Whidbey Island
(Submitted Photo ~ 09/15/14)
A favorite shoreline view from our luncheon site on Whidbey Island, Washington taken during our recent vacation.
Today in History
(National News ~ 09/15/14)
Today is Monday, September 15, the 258th day of 2014. There are 107 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On September 15, 1789, the U.S. Department of Foreign Affairs was renamed the Department of State. Author James Fenimore Cooper was born in Burlington, New Jersey...
Theresa Taylor, business teacher at Cape Central High School, discusses her work with Future Business Leaders of America
(Business ~ 09/15/14)
Theresa Taylor studied accounting and then education before landing a career in business education 15 years ago. For the past 13 years, she has worked at Cape Central High School as a business teacher and adviser to the Future Business Leaders of America. ...
In many career fields, continuing education, training necessary to maintain competitive edge
(Business ~ 09/15/14)
The central tenet of the American economy is the competition that breeds change and innovation. It leaves businesspeople searching constantly for an edge, a leg up, a better way of doing things. Nathan Brown, commercial insurance producer at W.E. Walker Lakenan in Jackson, explains that continuing education is a priority for most businesses. For his, it's a combination of determining best practices and maintaining state-mandated licensing requirements...
Students come from abroad to study American business, culture and more
(Business ~ 09/15/14)
Jakob Pallesen was only supposed to be in the United States for two semesters, but that all changed after his arrival. "I didn't really picture myself moving away from home for good," he explains. The Danish expatriate, currently working as a researcher for Southeast Missouri State University's Institute for Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship, arrived in Cape Girardeau in 2007 after deciding he wanted to follow the example of his father and brothers by traveling.. ...
A healthy career: A look at how students are trained to enter health care fields in Southeast Missouri
(Business ~ 09/15/14)
Southeast Missouri educators who concentrate on training students to enter the health care field say the job outlook for students remains bright amid a wide array of career paths offered at area institutions, combined with an ever-increasing need for workers to provide direct patient care, medical-related management and other services...
College loan debt may be inevitable for many, but it's possible to limit amount, pay off in good time
(Business ~ 09/15/14)
In 2012, about 71 percent of students graduating from four-year colleges had student loan debt, according to the Institute for College Access and Success. Data from the institute also shows the average amount of debt, and the number of students with debt, increasing steadily in the past 20 years...
Business briefs
(Business ~ 09/15/14)
MCCORMICK'S STEAKHOUSE CLOSES KENNETT, Mo. -- McCormick's Family Dining Steakhouse closed its doors Aug. 24, the Daily Dunklin Democrat reported. Pokey McCormick opened and ran the restaurant with business partner L.C. Cuff, who died April 27. McCormick has decided to retire, and his entire family will be moving to Branson, Missouri, according to Joe Dicken, McCormick's son-in-law, who had been serving as the restaurant's acting manager. McCormick's employed 22 people...
Names in the news
(Business ~ 09/15/14)
@Graphic Body:MONDI JACKSON HONORS EMPLOYEES David DeRousse of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, was employee of the month for August at Mondi Jackson Inc. DeRousse, a plate finisher operator, has been with the company since Oct. 10, 2000. Mondi Jackson also recognized James Beard and Robert Dirnberger for 10 years of service...
Health briefs
(Business ~ 09/15/14)
KELLER NAMED BUSINESS LIAISON AT SAINT FRANCIS Saint Francis Medical Center added Beth Keller as business liaison in the business development department. Keller will work primarily with companies and industries in Saint Francis' service area, educating them on the services available at the medical center, including the Occupational Medicine Clinic and wellness programs. ...
(Business ~ 09/15/14)
Bankruptcies filed through August for the Southeastern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri's U.S. Bankruptcy Court are listed below with their corresponding case numbers. The Southeast Division includes the counties of Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Wayne. Court is held in Cape Girardeau...
Tax liens
(Business ~ 09/15/14)
Cape Girardeau County Tax liens and lien discharges recorded at the office of Scott R. Clark, recorder of deeds, during August are filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue, except as indicated by IRS designation. For more information, contact the recorder's office at 573-243-8123...
Business licenses
(Business ~ 09/15/14)
Business licenses issued in Cape Girardeau during August include the following: Attaboy Construction, 436 N. Frederick St. B Cape Mart Convenience Store, 238 N. Fountain St. Check Please (Pawn), 78 S. Plaza Way Clubb Creek Motors LLC, 401 S. Sprigg St...
Gaza children return to school
(National News ~ 09/15/14)
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Some half million Gaza children made a delayed return to school Sunday after a devastating 50-day war with Israel that killed more than 2,100 Palestinians and damaged hundreds of school buildings. Gaza Education Ministry official Ziad Thabet said the opening is for 230,000 first- to 12th-graders attending public schools, 200,000 going to United Nations-run schools and tens of thousands enrolled in private institutions...
$50K reward offered for tips on trooper's slaying
(National News ~ 09/15/14)
BLOOMING GROVE, Pa. -- Investigators on Sunday returned to scour the woods across from a state police barracks where two troopers were ambushed, leaving one fatally shot and another critically wounded. The probe comes as a not-for-profit group offered a $50,000 reward for tips about Friday's deadly assault at the remote post in northeast Pennsylvania...
Britain mourns slain aid worker; another under threat
(International News ~ 09/15/14)
LONDON -- Now it's Britain's turn to mourn. British aid worker David Haines has been beheaded -- like two American journalists before him -- and the Islamic State group is threatening to kill a fourth captive. A grisly video released by the group showing Haines' body both mocks the West and raises the pressure on Western leaders. ...
Diplomatic push grows against Islamic State group
(International News ~ 09/15/14)
PARIS -- Newly outraged by the beheading of yet another Western hostage, diplomats from around the world are in Paris pressing for a coherent global strategy to combat extremists from the Islamic State group -- minus two of the main players and without any ground troops -- in a conflict that threatens to spill beyond the Mideast...
'No Good Deed' defeats 'Guardians' at theaters
(Entertainment ~ 09/15/14)
LOS ANGELES -- It took a murderous Idris Elba and a pair of dolphin buddies to defeat "Guardians of the Galaxy" at movie theaters. The Sony thriller "No Good Deed," which stars Elba as an escaped convict and Taraji P. Henson as the innocent he terrorizes, opened on top of the box office with $24.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. And Sony wasn't surprised...
U.S. man in North Korea given 6 years of hard labor
(International News ~ 09/15/14)
PYONGYANG, North Korea -- North Korea's Supreme Court on Sunday convicted a 24-year-old American man of entering the country illegally to commit espionage and sentenced him to six years of hard labor. At a trial that lasted about 90 minutes, the court said Matthew Miller, of Bakersfield, California, tore up his tourist visa at Pyongyang's airport upon arrival April 10 and admitted to having the "wild ambition" of experiencing prison life so that he could secretly investigate North Korea's human rights situation.. ...
U.S. retail sales rise in August on auto sales
(National News ~ 09/15/14)
WASHINGTON -- Auto buying drove U.S. retail sales higher in August, a possible sign that job growth in recent months has led to accelerated consumer spending. The Commerce Department said Friday that seasonally adjusted retail sales rose 0.6 percent compared with the prior month. Sales are up 5 percent in the past 12 months. July sales were also revised upward from flat to a 0.3 percent increase...
Federal prosecutors target credit card thieves overseas
(National News ~ 09/15/14)
WASHINGTON -- Criminals from around the world buy and sell stolen credit card information with ease in today's digital age. But if they commit their crime entirely outside the United States, they may be beyond the reach of federal prosecutors. Justice Department officials are seeking a tougher law to combat overseas credit card trafficking, an increasingly lucrative crime that crosses national boundaries...
A new way to test student performance
(Editorial ~ 09/15/14)
We understand the need for standardized testing. It's necessary as a matter of accountability to be able to somehow measure the successes or failures of any school. Over the last several weeks, the Southeast Missourian, via reporter Ruth Campbell, has brought you several stories regarding the results of the Missouri Assessment Program, aka MAP...
Speak truth on sin
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/15/14)
In the book of Jeremiah, he complains that the more he passed on the word, the more the people would hate him. That is still true today. In today's society the more you promote moral values, the more trouble you get into. (Remember Matthew 5: 11-12)...
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SEMO District Fair president Don Strohmeyer laments that the four-day attendance figure is down 2,000 from last year; the blame is placed squarely on the cool, threatening weather; in front of the grandstand this evening will be the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Highway 101; tomorrow's big attraction will be the Country Music Showdown with Mickey Gilley...
Mildred Tapley
(Obituary ~ 09/15/14)
EAST CAPE GIRARDEAU, Ill. -- Mildred L. Tapley, 74, of East Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Jan. 8, 1940, in Cape Girardeau, to Elba and Daisy Dorsey Wilkinson. She married Bob Tapley on March 31, 1956, in Alcorn County, Mississippi...
Karen Robinett
(Obituary ~ 09/15/14)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Karen Stehlin Bahr Robinett, 53, of Advance went to her final resting place Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, due to a heart problem. She was born Jan. 29, 1961, at St. Louis, the daughter of Wayne "Skip" and Wanda Johnson Stehlin. Karen had owned and operated KB Cleaning. She enjoyed spending her time being a loving grandmother. She was also a wonderful mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend...
Rose Heskett
(Obituary ~ 09/15/14)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Rose Annetta Heskett, 94, of Advance passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at her home. She was born Nov. 1, 1919, in Eminence, Missouri, the daughter of the late Robert E. Lee and Ann Etta Copeland Best. On Dec. 6, 1947, she married Joseph Harding "Joe" Heskett in St. Louis...
Mary Hancock
(Obituary ~ 09/15/14)
Mary Joan Hancock, 78, of Scott City died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Feb. 25, 1936, in Palisade, Colorado, to Joseph and Alberta "Nellie" Nelson Yager. She and William Clifton Hancock were married Aug. 26, 1956, in Aztec, New Mexico, and he preceded her in death April 23, 2014. Mary was a retired nursing home administrator...
Irene Gill
(Obituary ~ 09/15/14)
Irene Alberta Gill, 80, of Cape Girardeau went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. She was born May 24, 1934, in Chaffee, Missouri, to William and Lucy Smith Howell. Irene was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Perkins Baptist Church. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Rockview, Missouri. ...
Ralph Fehr
(Obituary ~ 09/15/14)
Ralph E. Fehr, 82, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at his home. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 26, 1932, in St. Charles County, Missouri, to Amore and Caroline Wehmeier Fehr. He and Mary A. Middeke were married Sept. 29, 1951. They had been married 51 years when Mary passed away Jan. 2, 2003. ...
Sponsors keep close watch on NFL probe
(Business ~ 09/15/14)
Major brand sponsors are watching closely to make sure the National Football League doesn't fumble the investigation into how its executives handled evidence in the Ray Rice domestic violence case. For big companies like Anheuser-Busch, General Motors and Procter & Gamble, an NFL sponsorship is a coveted prize. ...
Will Apple's digital wallet kill the card swipe?
(Business ~ 09/15/14)
NEW YORK -- Apple wants the plastic credit card to become as rare as the paper check. On Tuesday, the company announced Apple Pay, a digital payment system that lets people pay for retail store purchases using their phones rather than cash or credit cards. The service, which will work both with iPhones and Apple's new Watch, is backed by a host of big retailers, along with most major banks and credit card issuers, including Visa, MasterCard and American Express...
Business Notebook: Drury Lodge to expand in future
(Business ~ 09/15/14)
Dennis Vollink, president of Drury Southwest, said in the next year or two the Drury Lodge at 104 S. Vantage Drive in Cape Girardeau will be redeveloped. The question is the scope of the project, which could result in an eight- to 10-story hotel. The current facility has two stories and 140 rooms...
Rookie helps Cardinals to sweep of Rockies
(Professional Sports ~ 09/15/14)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis rookie Marco Gonzales grew up watching the Colorado Rockies. Raised in Fort Collins, about an hour north of Denver, he is quite familiar with Coors Field. "I spent a good part of my life there," the Cardinals lefty said. Gonzales beat his boyhood favorites Sunday...
Health law faces hurdles in second sign-up season
(National News ~ 09/15/14)
WASHINGTON -- Potential complications await consumers as President Barack Obama's health care law approaches its second open enrollment season, just two months away. Don't expect a repeat of last year's website meltdown, but the new sign-up period could expose underlying problems with the law itself that are less easily fixed than a computer system...
Southeast Missouri State's McCrum earns OVC football specialist award
(College Sports ~ 09/15/14)
Southeast Missouri State sophomore kicker Ryan McCrum was named Ohio Valley Conference Specialist of the Week after kicking three field goals and two PATs in Saturday's 50-23 loss to SIU Carbondale. McCrum, a graduate of St. Charles West High School in St. Charles, Missouri, connected on all three of his field-goal attempts, including a career-long pair of 43-yarders. He also booted a 38-yarder. He is 13 of 13 on PATs this season...
Prayer 9/15/14
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O Lord Jesus, thank you for peace that passes all understanding. Amen.
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