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Should a new company register their brand logo?
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How big should a logo on a letterhead be?
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How does customer service help develop your brand?
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How Can Surveys Improve my Customer Service?
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Do I Need a Professional Press Release Writer?
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What Should I NOT Do in Writing for my Business?
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How Can I Use a Newsletter to Promote my Company?
How Can I Improve my Phone Etiquette?
What Can I Do to be More Professional in Meetings?
How Can I Improve My Website to Generate Sales?
How Can I Sell More of my High End Products?
How Can I Help My Sales Team Sell More?
How Can I Make my Product Stand Out?
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How Can I Have a Successful Cold Call?
What's the Top Secret to Better Sales?
How Can I Become a Better Business Owner?
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How Can I Organize my Customer Contacts to Increase Profit?
How Can I Show Investors How Unique my Company Is?
What Does an Angel Investor Do?
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How Can I Find an Investor for My Company?
How Can I Find the Right Investor for my Business?
How Can I Give a Great Presentation to Investors?
What Do Venture Capitalists Look for?
What are Alternatives to Venture Capitalists?
What Are the Risks of Being an Entrepreneur?
How Can I Start a Business with Little or No Money?
Where Can I Find Good Business Opportunities?
What is a Good, Solid Executive Investment?
How Can I Use the Internet for my Business?
How Can I Become a Travel Agent from Home?
What are Benefits of Having a Business Plan
How Can I Protect my Computer Network
What Opportunities are there in Food Business?
Should I Outsource my Human Resources?
How Can I Better Retain my Staff?
How Can I Avoid Online Business Scams?
What Mistakes Can I Avoid in my Retail Business?
How Can I Boost Sluggish Sales?
What Types of Automotive Business Opportunities are There?
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What Opportunities are Available in the Health Industry?
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Archive for August, 2014
Make Self Care a Priority
HANCs – those people who call themselves housekeepers, activity directors, nutritionists and companions – may actually fantasize about the hour their roles as care givers will end.
No matter how difficult the path you are on, once your need to provide care comes to an end, know that your life will forever be changed. Many who ensure a better quality of life for others suffer long-term health problems, especially if they did not have a sufficient support team in place to help provide proper respite and long enough breaks for the care giver.
It's not that care givers want to do everything themselves or that we are claiming our territories or that we feel no one else is capable of providing the level of care our loved ones have come to expect. We do not wish to impose on our friends and family members, despite their reminders to, "Call me if I can help." Sometimes, arranging a break seems to cause more work than relief and when your phone rings with question after question, while you are trying to relax, it's often easier to just cut your losses and return to handle whatever crisis caused the confusion.Time and death wait for no one. While you are planning to take a break, some day in the future, your loved one could pass away or your own health might be compromised. Don't wait to plan your breaks tomorrow. Find the help you need, today! Stop relying on those who promise to do better and have great intentions.
Remember: most people work five days a week for eight to ten hours, then take two days to recuperate, run personal errands, relax and rest. They often get a full week's vacation (or more) from their jobs and some receive pay for that week off. Professional care givers – whether in nursing home, assisted living facilities, or in-home providers – typically work in three shifts, each no more than eight hours each. They do not work 24 hours, seven days a week, 365 days a year – with only occasional, sporadic breaks and often no compensation. They do not sacrifice their personal lives in the same ways.
Take time for yourself. Take a break. Take more than one. If you do not take the necessary time to care for yourself, no one else will step in to volunteer, despite their best intentions. Don't wait until it's too late or you find yourself unable to provide care because you are in the midst of a personal crisis. Care enough for yourself to make this a priority.
It is that important.

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Kamloops residents went to the polls on Saturday, Nov. 7, last week to vote on whether or not to borrow $49 million to construct a new $90-million Performing Arts Centre. Some wires were crossed along the way, however, and it appears that the referendum became about a variety of other things.
It's a hefty sum, $49 million. The associated per-person number being thrown around is $38 per year more in taxes. Many were willing to pay it. Many weren't, however, and some instead called for increased spending on a variety of other things like road improvements or sparkly new sewers.
What's not clear to these voters is that this wasn't a referendum on how to spend millions of dollars – it was a referendum on whether or not we should have a Performing Arts Centre. If there were voters that felt as though they were being asked how the city should blow $90 million, they were mistaken, and I think the city would be able to figure out how to spend that money on its own.
The need for a new centre was debated throughout the run-up to the referendum. The city's feasibility study locked in a proposed capacity and set out the business plan. It would build a 1,200-seat main theatre, 350-seat black box theatre and a much-needed parkade along with all of it. This is the kind of thing the arts community has been after for years.
But it wouldn't be so. The "Yes" vote lost with 46.23 per cent of the vote. Although voter turnout was only 31.9 per cent, the geographic breakdown of the polls still proves interesting. Overwhelmingly, rural and North Shore polling locations voted to reject the proposed borrowing. Polling locations in Westsyde, Barnhartvale, Rayleigh and Dallas all said "no" – some with as much as 68 per cent not in favour.
There are likely a number of explanations to look at why this divide is present. Was it based on proximity? The further away you get from Kamloops, the less likely you are to go into town to attend an event? Maybe it's socioeconomic? Maybe it's political, and the more austere among us primarily live out of town.
There was also a cluster of North Shore locations that all said "no," too. The NorKam, Arthur Hatton, Westmount and Parkcrest polling locations all voted between 59 and 67 per cent against. I would say that this block of polling locations, despite being close to the downtown core, voted against the centre because of a longstanding divide between the North Shore and the rest of the city. The lack of North Shore development is clear, and worse, vacancies and rundown storefronts and houses are abundant. The North Shore situation is apparent to anyone who's been there, and despite the efforts of revitalization groups and those who are brave enough to build, invest and operate over there, there's a certain peak to reach that the city has yet to even come close to. While downtown Kamloops decides whether or not to build a beautiful new arts venue, the North Shore deals with a rash of pop-up fireworks shops and payday loan outfits.
While I understand those who agonize over the disparity (and I do a little myself), Kamloops is not so big that a new venue would not have benefited everyone – whether they attended or not. Bigger acts traveling through town would literally put us on the map, and that's the kind of attention that helps a city grow.
Now, we're left with the Kamloops Daily News lot and to figure out what to do with it. As Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar told other media in town, just dealing with the lot alone is something that might take some borrowing to do – I'm not sure that's what people had in mind when they recommended road improvements instead of a performing arts centre. Maybe they'll change their mind when someone puts up a fireworks shop or payday loan store in the old newsroom.


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From Gertrude Stein To Andy Warhol: Dramatic Readings Of Famous Rejection Letters
Nevermind the sentiment "whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger"… rejection bites. For writers, it's also an unavoidable part doing business. In a recent blog post for Graywolf Press, executive editor Jeff Shotts described the "terrible math" behind the publishing industry's notorious tendency of shutting down writers.
We accept under one-third of one percent of submissions that come in. Given those numbers, rejection letters are necessary, and they are, unfortunately, unexceptional. In fifteen years in publishing, I have probably written more than two thousand rejection letters.
Hopeful writers may find some comfort however in learning that even The Diary of Anne Frank was rejected by 16 separate publishing houses. One editor at Knopf went so far as to call it "dull." Also dismissed were George Orwell's "Animal Farm," and manuscripts by Jack Kerouac, Sylvia Plath, and in an infamously mocking rejection letter, Gertrude Stein.
Since so many rejection letters feel utterly impersonal, as though they were written by voiceless, faceless, robotic editors (and most of them are in fact 'form' letters derived from templates) we thought it would be fun to do a few dramatic readings of some of history's WORST rejection letters.
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Atlanta Falcons Roster 2012: Latest News, Cuts, Preseason PredictionsAugust 2, 2012
Atlanta Falcons Roster 2012: Latest News, Cuts, Preseason Predictions
The Atlanta Falcons are deep into training camp at this point, and the camp battles are starting to get hot and heavy. It can be tough to follow all of the action that is going on with the team without being able to get into training camp.
We'll take a look at the latest moves that the Falcons make and their impact on the team. We'll also look at the closest roster battles and who is on the bubble. As guys are cut, we'll take a look at the impact that they could have had and why they got cut.
Read on for a position-by-position breakdown of the Atlanta Falcons training camp roster as well as an all you need to know tracker for training camp.
Latest Roster Moves
8/26/2012: The Atlanta Falcons have placed defensive tackle Corey Peters on the reserve/non-football injury list with the intention of taking him off after the sixth week of the season. They have also cut quarterback John Parker Wilson to get to the 75 man limit.
8/25/2012: The Atlanta Falcons made their first cuts from the roster to trim it down to 77 players who count before August 28th's 75-player deadline. Jay Adams of Atlanta Falcons.com reports:
The Atlanta Falcons today announced that they have waived tight end Chase Coffman, linebacker Max Gruder, kicker Erik Folk, running back Richard Medlin, fullback Lee Meisner, defensive end Louis Nzegwu, wide receiver Kenny Stafford, and tight end Aron White.
The Falcons have also placed tackle Will Svitek on injured reserve and reached injury settlements with defensive tackle Elisha Joseph and cornerback Darrin Walls.
These moves leave a total of 79 players on the roster. However, with two players on the injured reserve list, Atlanta will only have to make two more cuts before the August 28 deadline.
8/18/2012: The Atlanta Falcons have reached an injury settlement with wide receiver Michael Calvin. The receiver from Cal was a long shot to make the roster in a deep battle for the No. 5 wide receiver role.
8/6/2012: The Atlanta Falcons signed tight end Chase Coffman and fullback Lousaka Polite. They also placed fullback Bradie Ewing on injured reserve and waived/injured tight end Adam Nissley and waived punter Dawson Zimmerman.
8/5/2012: The Atlanta Falcons have signed running back Richard Medlin. He will likely just be a camp body as there is not enough time for him to come in and impress for a roster spot.
8/4/2012: The Atlanta Falcons have waived/injured running back Robbie Frey. He was fighting for a roster spot with Antone Smith and Dimitri Nance and was a long shot for the roster.
8/3/2012: The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive tackle Conrad Obi. He was originally signed as a backup defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals but didn't stick. He will be taking camp reps but is a long shot to make the roster.
7/28/2012: The Atlanta Falcons have released offensive guard Vince Manuwai. Manuwai was expected to compete for the starting right guard spot. However, he lost out once Garrett Reynolds, Mike Johnson and Peter Konz showed they were both more competent and younger than Manuwai.
7/25/2012: The Atlanta Falcons have released linebacker Lofa Tatupu and safety Chad Faulcon and also signed defensive tackle Elisha Joseph and wide receiver Tim Toone. Tatupu had suffered a season-ending injury to his pectoral muscle. He wasn't guaranteed a starting job anyway.
Chad Faulcon had the opportunity to be a fan favorite due to his name, but he was cut because of the depth at safety. Toone and Joseph are just training camp bodies at this point and aren't expected to contribute past the first roster cut.
7/23/2012: The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed linebacker Mike Peterson. With Tatupu going down with an injury, the Falcons needed someone to mentor the young linebackers. Re-enter the 36-year-old Peterson into the mix, and boom, problem solved.
7/20/2012: The Atlanta Falcons have waived linebacker Matt Hansen. Hansen was looking like the likely winner for the backup weak-side linebacker behind Weatherspoon and special teams job left open by Dent's move to the starting lineup. Should he clear waivers, he will spend the year on injured reserve for the Falcons.
August 28th Cuts
The following players were cut as part of the August 25, 2012 cut down (h/t Jay Adams of AtlantaFalcons.com):
RB Richard Medlin
Medlin was just a camp body. He was at the bottom of the running back depth chart and saw just a few plays in the preseason.
FB Lee Meisner
He was never expected to do much outside of contribute as a camp body. He did look good in the one game he played though.
WR Kenny Stafford
Cris Carter's nephew didn't look good in the preseason dropping multiple passes and missing on a few key blocks.
TE Chase Coffman
Coffman looked terrible as a blocker in his two preseason games with Atlanta so they cut him for being towards the bottom of the depth chart.
TE Aron White
White is a product of the University of Georgia that was only able to see the field in preseason on special teams.
DT Elisha Joseph
Joseph was looking like he was just a camp body. However, he got injured and the Falcons waived him as part of their first cuts.
DE/OLB Louis Nzegwu
Nzegwu is the epitome of an athletic talent who didn't understand how to play football. He had all the tools to be a first round pick physically, but he was never able to put together the mental side of the game.
LB Max Gruder
Gruder didn't see the field much in the preseason and was just a camp body. He was given a shot to compete for a backup role, but he didn't stand out.
CB Darrin Walls
Arguably the most surprising cut of them all was Darrin Walls. He was able to see the field late last season and looked solid in the defense. However, this was an injury settlement, so this was likely just a way to keep him off injured reserve and available for the practice squad when he gets healthy.
K Erik Folk
Folk was never going to beat out Matt Bryant unless Bryant just dissolved into nothing in the preseason. Bryant looked like old reliable and Folk missed a kick wide left. This one was doomed before it started.
LT Will Svitek suffered a torn muscle in his upper arm leading to his placement on injured reserve. (h/t Associated Press via NFL.com) This was the biggest loss of the group as Svitek could have easily replaced Sam Baker as the starting left tackle again in 2012.
On August 26, 2012, the Falcons also cut quarterback John Parker Wilson and placed Corey Peters on the reserve/non-football injury list with an intention of taking him off after week six. (h/t Jay Adams of Atlanta Falcons.com)
Bummer about Peters, too. He'll be eligible to return after Week 6 of the regular season.— Jay Adams (@FalconsJAdams) August 26, 2012
QB John Parker Wilson
The writing was on the wall with the new offensive coordinator not even letting him have any reps in the third preseason game. Dominque Davis' play has rendered Wilson the fourth best quarterback on a team that will end up carrying at most three.
Full Team Roster and Projected Depth Chart
Roster Current as of 8/26/2012
QBs on roster: Matt Ryan, Chris Redman, John Parker Wilson, Dominique Davis
RBs on roster: Michael Turner, Jason Snelling, Jacquizz Rodgers, Bradie Ewing, Mike Cox, Antone Smith, Dimitri Nance, Lee Meisner
WRs on roster: Roddy White, Julio Jones, Harry Douglas, Kerry Meier, Kevin Cone, James Rodgers, Drew Davis, Michael Calvin, Kenny Stafford, Marcus Jackson, Tim Toone
TEs on roster: Tony Gonzalez, Michael Palmer, LaMark Brown, Tommy Gallarda, Adam Nissley, Aron White
OTs on roster: Tyson Clabo, Sam Baker, Will Svitek, Lamar Holmes, Andrew Jackson, Bryce Harris
OGs on roster: Garrett Reynolds, Justin Blalock, Mike Johnson, Peter Konz, Phillipkeith Manley
OCs on roster: Joe Hawley, Todd McClure, Tyler Horn
DEs on roster: John Abraham, Ray Edwards, Kroy Biermann, Lawrence Sidbury, Jonathan Massaquoi Cliff Matthews and Louis Nzegwu
DTs on roster: Jonathan Babineaux, Corey Peters, Peria Jerry, Vance Walker, Travian Robertson, Micanor Regis, Conrad Obi and Elisha Joseph
OLBs on roster: Sean Weatherspoon, Stephen Nicholas, Mike Peterson, Spencer Adkins, Robert James, Pat Schiller, Max Gruder
MLBs on roster: Akeem Dent, Rico Council, Jerrell Harris
CBs on roster: Brent Grimes, Asante Samuel, Dunta Robinson, Dominique Franks, Chris Owens, Marty Markett, Peyton Thompson, Robert McClain, Darrin Walls
Safeties on roster: Thomas DeCoud, William Moore, Chris Hope, Shann Schillinger, Charles Mitchell and Suaesi Tuimaunei
Kicking specialists on roster: Matt Bosher, Matt Bryant, Joe Zelenka, Erik Folk, Dawson Zimmerman and Josh Harris
Returners on roster: Harry Douglas, Dominique Franks, Antone Smith, Brent Grimes, James Rodgers, Tim Toone
Projected Depth Chart as of 8/4/2012
QB: Matt Ryan/Chris Redman/John Parker Wilson/Dominique Davis
Feature RB: Michael Turner/Jason Snelling/Jacquizz Rodgers/Antone Smith/Dimitri Nance
Change-Of-Pace RB: Jacquizz Rodgers/Jason Snelling/Antone Smith/Dimitri Nance
FB: Bradie Ewing/Mike Cox/Jason Snelling/Lee Meisner
Feature WR: Roddy White/Kevin Cone/Michael Calvin
Possession WR: Julio Jones/Kerry Meier/Kenny Stafford/Marcus Jackson
Slot WR: Harry Douglas/James Rodgers/Drew Davis/Tim Toone
TE: Tony Gonzalez/Michael Palmer/LaMark Brown/Tommy Gallarda/Adam Nissley/Aron White
LT: Sam Baker/Will Svitek/Lamar Holmes
LG: Justin Blalock/Mike Johnson/Phillipkeith Manley
C: Todd McClure/Joe Hawley/Tyler Horn
RG: Garrett Reynolds/Peter Konz/Mike Johnson
RT: Tyson Clabo/Andrew Jackson/Bryce Harris
LE: Ray Edwards/Kroy Biermann/Cliff Matthews
NT: Corey Peters/Peria Jerry/Travian Robertson/Elisha Joseph
UT: Jonathan Babineaux/Vance Walker/Micanor Regis/Conrad Obi
RE: John Abraham/Lawrence Sidbury/Jonathan Massaquoi/Louis Nzegwu
WLB: Sean Weatherspoon/Spencer Adkins/Pat Schiller
MLB: Akeem Dent/Jerrell Harris/Rico Council
SLB: Stephen Nicholas/Mike Peterson/Robert James/Max Gruder
LCB: Brent Grimes/Dominique Franks/Darrin Walls/Marty Markett/Peyton Thompson
RCB: Asante Samuel/Dunta Robinson/Chris Owens/Robert McClain
Nickel: Dunta Robinson/Dominique Franks/Chris Owens/Darrin Walls
FS: Thomas DeCoud/Shann Schillinger/Charles Mitchell
SS: William Moore/Chris Hope/Suaesi Tuimaunei
K: Matt Bryant/Erik Folk
P: Matt Bosher/Dawson Zimmerman
KOS: Matt Bosher/Dawson Zimmerman
KR: Harry Douglas/Dominique Franks/James Rodgers/Antone Smith/Tim Toone
PR: Harry Douglas/Dominique Franks/James Rodgers/Antone Smith/Tim Toone/Brent Grimes
LS: Joe Zelenka/Josh Harris
Last 5 In
It's a bit early at this point. This likely won't be updated again until first cuts, but the following are five guys that likely wouldn't be on another team's training camp roster and look like they are just bodies for training camp.
WR Tim Toone was a late signing right before camp. However, he isn't looking like much more than someone to take reps as a returner and receiver in practice during training camp. He has zero career stats and isn't looking like he will make the roster.
TE Aron White is a former Georgia Bulldog. He is looking like the last one on the tight end depth chart right now. He likely won't be more than a preseason target and camp body.
OG Phillipkeith Manley is from the Toledo Rockets. While the biggest battles in camp are on the offensive line, it's not looking bright for Manley as he is at the back of the group.
DT Elisha Joseph was brought in on the same day that Tatupu got cut. However, he is falling into the last defensive tackle spot in the rotation for camp reps. Expect him to be cut once the first cuts roll around.
K Erik Folk is fighting an uphill battle. Teams don't keep two kickers on the roster, and he is behind Matt Bryant. Bryant has been extremely accurate the past two seasons, and it will take a huge training camp from Folk and an implosion from Bryant for Folk to earn a roster spot.
Last 5 Out
RB Robbie Frey was waived due to injury on 8/4/2012. He wasn't expected to make the roster and was the last running back on the depth chart. It's a shame he never really got a shot to make an impact, but that's the breaks sometimes.
OG Vince Manuwai was cut on 7/28/2012. The right guard position was just too deep for him to break into the competition, and at left guard, he was stuck behind Mike Johnson and Justin Blalock for practice reps.
MLB Lofa Tatupu was released/non-football injury on 7/25/2012. Tatupu was going to be the backup to Akeem Dent and play some of the 3-3-5 packages while providing a mentor. However, a torn pectoral is a season- and career-ending injury for Tatupu.
S Chad Faulcon was cut on 7/25/2012. Faulcon's flight ended before it began, and he got cut due to the signing of Chris Hope.
LB Matt Hansen was waived/injury on 7/20/2012. Tearing a patellar tendon is a horrible way to go down for the season, but sometimes, that's the breaks.
QBs on roster: Matt Ryan, Chris Redman, John Parker Wilson, Dominique Davis
Projected starter: Matt Ryan
Offseason additions: Dominique Davis
Roster cuts: None
Projected final roster: Matt Ryan, Chris Redman
Matt Ryan is far and away the starter here. He is going to have to integrate into the new offense. This shouldn't be too much of an issue, as he has been working on it with Coach Dirk Koetter. Expect him to have a great camp as usual and continue to start at quarterback for the Falcons.
Chris Redman is going to be challenged this year for his backup job by John Parker Wilson. Don't expect him to give up easily, though. Redman is an intelligent, fundamentally-sound quarterback who the rest of the staff can look up to as a mentor. He is going to be on the roster either way.
John Parker Wilson is the third-string quarterback from the past two years and will compete both with Redman for the No. 2 job and with Dominique Davis for a roster spot. He is the biggest wild card, as he could either get cut or win the job behind Ryan.
Dominique Davis is a complete project at this point. He played behind Ryan at Boston College and will end up as a backup in Atlanta. Expect him to compete for a roster spot; however, should he not earn the spot expect him to be on the practice squad.
Running Backs
RBs on roster: Michael Turner, Jason Snelling, Jacquizz Rodgers, Bradie Ewing, Mike Cox, Antone Smith, Dimitri Nance, Lee Meisner
Projected starter: Michael Turner and Bradie Ewing
Offseason additions: Bradie Ewing, Dimitri Nance, Lee Meisner
Roster cuts: Robbie Frey
Projected final roster: Michael Turner, Jason Snelling, Jacquizz Rodgers, Antone Smith, Bradie Ewing
Michael Turner is slowing down, but he is still the starter until further notice. He will see a reduction in his carries, but if he gets around 250 carries, then he should surpass the 1,000-yard mark again in 2012. He also should have a solid receiving game this year with the addition of more screens.
Jason Snelling is a very versatile power back. He can run out of the backfield, block as a fullback and even catch the ball in the screens. His ability to play any sort of spot in the backfield gives Dirk Koetter another weapon for Matt Ryan.
Jacquizz Rodgers is expected to win the spot as the change-of-pace back to Michael Turner. He can run the screens, get to the outside of the defense and bring a speed and quickness element to the running game.
Bradie Ewing is why Ovie Mughelli was allowed to take his services elsewhere. Ewing was the fifth-round pick in the draft and was known for his blocking in college. He also can catch out of the backfield and give the Falcons an element there.
Antone Smith, Dmitri Nance and Robbie Frey are competing for the final running back spot. They will have to excel on special teams to be able to win the spot. Right now, Smith is the favorite, but Nance played for Koetter at Arizona State and could end up ahead by the end of camp.
Mike Cox and Lee Meisner are competing for the backup spot at fullback, if that spot is even carried. They will have to perform both at fullback and on special teams as a personal protector and gunner. However, both of these look like they will be cut since Snelling can do those jobs.
On 8/4/2012, Robbie Frey got waived due to an injury settlement that he has reached with the Falcons. He wasn't going to end up as the starter by any means. However, he was a legitimate candidate for a No. 4 RB role and special teams ace.
Wide Receivers
WRs on roster: Roddy White, Julio Jones, Harry Douglas, Kerry Meier, Kevin Cone, James Rodgers, Drew Davis, Michael Calvin, Kenny Stafford, Marcus Jackson, Tim Toone
Projected starters: Roddy White and Julio Jones
Offseason additions: James Rodgers, Drew Davis, Michael Calvin, Kenny Stafford, Marcus Jackson, Tim Toone
Roster cuts: None
Projected final roster: Roddy White, Julio Jones, Harry Douglas, Kerry Meier, Kevin Cone
Roddy White is one of the most consistently productive wide receivers of all-time. He is one of just seven men who have posted five consecutive seasons of 80 catches, 1,150 yards and six touchdowns. He should be able to hit that mark again this year and is the No. 1 receiver on the Falcons.
Julio Jones is going to be the best wide receiver in the NFL when he reaches his full potential. He has the speed to take it to the house. He has been dominating at training camp (h/t ESPN's Pat Yasinskas) against one of the best secondaries in the NFL.
Harry Douglas signed a four-year deal to return to the Falcons and his role as the No. 3 wide receiver in the offense. He is going to see the field a bit more in 2012, as he will also compete for the return duties and have an expended role in the new offense that Dirk Koetter is bringing in.
Kerry Meier was expected to be the next Brian Finneran for the Falcons. Not lofty expectations, but ones he hasn't lived up to yet.
However, Daniel Cox of AtlantaFalcons.com wrote that Meier is finally having the NFL game click in this year's training camp. Expect Meier to perform well on special teams and in clutch situations much like Finneran did before he retired.
Kevin Cone and James Rodgers are the primary candidates to win the fifth wide receiver job. Right now, Cone looks to be in the lead. However, Rodgers could end up taking the job if he can earn the starting role as the primary return specialist.
Drew Davis and Michael Calvin are both physical specimens who can contribute should Cone or Rodgers get injured. However, both are looking like they will be destined for the practice squad once the season rolls around.
Kenny Stafford, Marcus Jackson and Tim Toone look like they are just camp bodies taking reps. None of them seem to have a legitimate shot at the roster this year. It's a real shame for Stafford because he is Cris Carter's nephew.
Tight Ends
TEs on roster: Tony Gonzalez, Michael Palmer, LaMark Brown, Tommy Gallarda, Adam Nissley, Aron White
Projected starters: Tony Gonzalez
Offseason additions: LaMark Brown, Tommy Gallarda, Adam Nissley, Aron White
Roster cuts: None
Projected final roster: Tony Gonzalez, Michael Palmer, LaMark Brown
Tony Gonzalez is the best receiving tight end of all-time and a future Hall of Fame player. He is entering his last year, though, and is getting ready to pass the torch. The Falcons want to make a run in the playoffs to get him at least the playoff win he has never had.
Michael Palmer has proven his worth over the past two seasons and will continue again this year after moving into the No. 2 tight end role. He's already a solid blocker, but if he can improve on his route running, he might double his career numbers.
LaMark Brown is looking like the favorite right now to make the roster as the No. 3 tight end and an H-back. He was a running back and wide receiver in college, and his versatility will benefit Dirk Koetter in his quest to build the perfect offense.
Tommy Gallarda is a solid player and was on the practice squad for all of 2011. However, he is going to have to turn heads in order to not only make the roster, but to not be relegated to the practice squad again in 2012.
Adam Nissley and Aron White are also college free agents like LaMark Brown. However, they are at the bottom of the totem pole for tight ends right now and will have to truly improve their game before they can earn a spot on the roster.
Offensive Tackles
OTs on roster: Tyson Clabo, Sam Baker, Will Svitek, Lamar Holmes, Andrew Jackson, Bryce Harris
Projected starters: Tyson Clabo and Sam Baker (for now)
Offseason additions: Lamar Holmes, Bryce Harris
Roster cuts: None
Projected final roster: Tyson Clabo, Will Svitek, Lamar Holmes, Sam Baker
Tyson Clabo is the best lineman the Falcons have. He is the anchor at right tackle, and in Pro Football Focus's metrics, he was the third-best right tackle in the NFL last season. Clabo is also the leader of the offensive line and is the second most senior member of what is starting to look like a much better group in training camp due to new coach Pat Hill's emphasis on the fundamentals.
As terrible as Sam Baker has been in his first four years, the coaching staff is still sticking with him...for now. However, if he gets injured again or if he just doesn't perform up to expectations, it wouldn't shock anyone to see the largest leprechaun cut from the roster.
Will Svitek filled in extremely well in reserve duties and is a complete fan favorite for his lunchpail attitude. He comes to work everyday, does his job and then goes home. He's not fancy, but he gets the job done and is almost guaranteed a roster spot.
Lamar Holmes was the third-round pick for the Falcons this year. He played left tackle in college and is looking like someone who will back up both spots this year. However, he is the left tackle of the future and could very possibly end up as the starting left tackle by the end of the season.
Andrew Jackson and Bryce Harris played for Pat Hill at Fresno State. However, they are looking like practice squad candidates this year, as they are both versatile enough to play multiple spots and are still eligible for the practice squad.
Offensive Guards
OGs on roster: Garrett Reynolds, Justin Blalock, Mike Johnson, Peter Konz, Phillipkeith Manley
Projected starters: Justin Blalock and Peter Konz
Offseason additions: Peter Konz, Phillipkeith Manley
Roster cuts: Vince Manuwai
Projected final roster: Justin Blalock, Mike Johnson, Peter Konz
Justin Blalock is the second-best lineman on the Falcons and one of just two guys that aren't fighting for their starting job this year in training camp on the offensive line. He is a big, strong player and is a much better pass-blocker than he is a run-blocker.
Garrett Reynolds was a disappointment in 2011. He got routinely beat because of poor technique and inability to maintain leverage despite having great size, strength and speed for right guard. Reynolds improved in training camp especially in his technique and leverage.
Peter Konz was the Faclons' second-round pick in this year and is going to compete with Reynolds for the starting job at right guard this season. Konz is looking like he is the long-term solution as a guard in the NFL and will be able to transition quickly into a starting role, as he played in a pro-style scheme in college.
Mike Johnson was the Falcons' third-round pick in 2010's draft and has been hit hard by the injury bug the past two years. He hasn't been able to contribute much since being drafted. However, he should be able to earn a spot on the every day active roster, as he can back up both guard spots and the right tackle spot.
Phillipkeith Manley is a great football name. However, he's a mediocre football player who is looking like just another camp body this year. He will likely not be a Falcon past the first roster cuts.
OCs on roster: Joe Hawley, Todd McClure, Tyler Horn
Projected starter: Todd McClure
Offseason additions: Tyler Horn
Roster cuts: None
Projected final roster: Joe Hawley, Todd McClure
Todd McClure is the senior member of the entire offensive line and came back this year on a minimum deal. McClure could finally be beat out for his starting job this year, and if he is, he will end up as a mentor to his replacement.
Joe Hawley is looking like that replacement for McClure at center. Much like the longtime Falcons starter, he's hovering just around the 300-pound mark and makes his living more on technique than on strength.
Hawley will perform much better in 2012 than he did in 2011 with a better offensive line coach. It wouldn't shock anyone to see Hawley end up winning the starting center job this year.
Tyler Horn is a training camp body and likely future addition to the practice squad. He played for the Miami Hurricanes in 2011 and was the leader of their offensive line. Horn could sneak onto the roster, but he would have to play out of his mind to do so.
Pat Hill has his work cut out for him with the offensive line. However, by coming in and focusing on fundamentals, he will have them playing their best football in the past few years. Hill is a great teacher and should be able to develop some of the raw, unshaped talent he has on the line.
Defensive Ends
DEs on roster: John Abraham, Ray Edwards, Kroy Biermann, Lawrence Sidbury, Jonathan Massaquoi Cliff Matthews and Louis Nzegwu
Projected starters: John Abraham and Ray Edwards
Offseason additions: Jonathan Massaquoi and Louis Nzegwu
Roster cuts: None
Projected final roster: John Abraham, Ray Edwards, Kroy Biermann, Lawrence Sidbury, and Jonathan Massaquoi
John Abraham is a legend in his own right. He's the current active leader in sacks in the NFL with 112.0, and with the new scheme from Mike Nolan, he will be allowed to pin his ears back more and get after the quarterback even better than he has.
Ray Edwards was a marked improvement over Jamaal Anderson last year. However, he has to prove this year he was worth the money. He should be able to do just that, especially now that Nolan doesn't drop the ends back into coverage anymore.
Kroy Biermann is going to enjoy an expanded role in the new defense. He will be used as much more of a hybrid than before. This will only lead to good things, as he has returned an interception for a touchdown in each of the past two seasons.
Lawrence Sidbury is going to turn some heads as a pass-rusher this season. In just 200 snaps last year, he had four sacks. Expect his snap count to go up and with it, his sack totals to get closer to that magical number 10.
Jonathan Massaquoi was taken in the fifth round of this year's draft and has been showing flashes of his potential in training camp already. However, he needs to get everything to click before he can see game.
Cliff Matthews was the seventh-round pick last season and spent all of 2011 as a glorified practice squad member, as he was on the 53-man roster but didn't see action. Matthews is looking like he will have to beat Massaquoi out for a roster spot.
Louis Nzegwu is extremely raw, but he's intelligent and a great athlete. With some work on technique, he could end up being a real steal. But he has to learn how to harness his athleticism for football; otherwise, he won't even make a practice squad.
Defensive Tackles
DTs on roster: Jonathan Babineaux, Corey Peters, Peria Jerry, Vance Walker, Travian Robertson, Micanor Regis, Conrad Obi and Elisha Joseph
Projected starters: Jonathan Babineaux and Corey Peters
Offseason additions: Travian Robertson, Micanor Regis, Conrad Obi and Elisha Joseph
Roster cuts: None
Projected final roster: Jonathan Babineaux, Corey Peters, Peria Jerry and Travian Robertson
Jonathan Babineaux is the elder of this group. He is also the best pass-rusher of the bunch when he is fully healthy. He has been a key component of the Falcons defensive tackle rotation since 2005. He will continue to play a major part as the starter under tackle in 2012.
Corey Peters is fighting a foot injury right now, but should be ready in time for the regular season. He has been a pleasant surprise out of the University of Kentucky, as he has started the past two seasons for the Falcons and been a solid producer.
Peria Jerry is finally fully healthy from his knee injury sustained in 2009. He is looking solid all around as a 1-technique defensive tackle. Jerry is going to play more of a role in the rotation early on due to the injury that Peters has.
Vance Walker is the primary backup to Corey Peters. However, he could lose that job to Peria Jerry and Travian Robertson in camp. He is a jack of all trades, master of none type that does quite a few things well, but isn't spectacular enough to guarantee a roster spot to.
Travian Roberson is a big-bodied defensive tackle from the University of South Carolina. He's giving the Falcons a new element to play with this year. He is arguably the strongest tackle on the roster and could end up taking the job from Vance Walker.
Micanor Regis and Elisha Joseph are camp bodies at this point. There are five guys ahead of them, and they aren't impressive as physical specimen or football players. They will have to have monster camps to even be considered.
Conrad Obi was signed by the Falcons on 8/3/2012 due to an injury that Vance Walker sustained that is keeping him out of practice (h/t D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Obi is a former Colorado Buffalo and he isn't expected to be much outside of camp depth.
Outside Linebackers
OLBs on roster: Sean Weatherspoon, Stephen Nicholas, Mike Peterson, Spencer Adkins, Robert James, Pat Schiller, Max Gruder
Projected starters: Sean Weatherspoon and Stephen Nicholas
Offseason additions: Pat Schiller and Max Gruder
Roster cuts: Matt Hansen
Projected final roster: Sean Weatherspoon, Stephen Nicholas, Mike Peterson, Spencer Adkins
Sean Weatherspoon is the best Falcons linebacker on the roster. He's a fringe Pro Bowl player and has nothing to worry about when it comes to his starting spot. In fact, Spoon might be getting the green dot put on his helmet this year so that he can make the calls in the defensive huddle.
Stephen Nicholas was injured last year. He is a top-notch strong-side linebacker and can blitz quite well. He will benefit a lot from the new scheme, as he can get after a quarterback and will be getting sent to get after them quite a bit more.
Mike Peterson comes back as a backup to both the outside spots and the middle linebacker spot. He is likely going to be used as a mentor and special teams player primarily. His value now is in that role; however, he could be called on to start in a pinch.
Spencer Adkins has made his living the past three years as a reserve linebacker and special teams ace. This year will be no different, as he is the man to beat for that role again. He is picking up the new scheme well, and blitzing more will make the speedy Adkins more valuable.
Robert James, Pat Schiller and Max Gruder are all going to compete for a roster spot, but it's going to be tough for them to earn it. They will have to beat out the much more integrated Spencer Adkins to earn a spot.
Middle Linebackers
MLBs on roster: Akeem Dent, Rico Council, Jerrell Harris
Projected starters: Akeem Dent
Offseason additions: Rico Council, Jerrell Harris
Roster cuts: Lofa Tatupu
Projected final roster: Akeem Dent and Jerrell Harris
Akeem Dent was a beastly special teams player in 2011. Now he will be called upon to be the center of the defense. He shouldn't be looked down upon as a leader or a contributor, though. Dent is a thumper in the same mold as Jessie Tuggle. He also was a captain at UGA and is known for his leadership and work ethic.
Jerrell Harris is turning heads in Atlanta after starring on the Alabama defense this past season. He can play both middle and outside and fits well in Mike Smith's idea of cross training his players at multiple positions. He's one of those can do everything well, but nothing amazing types that Mike Smith loves.
Rico Council is a massive thumping linebacker from Tennessee State who signed as an undrafted free agent like Harris. Harris and Council are fighting for reps and a roster spot. But it's Council that is looking like the odd man out here.
CBs on roster: Brent Grimes, Asante Samuel, Dunta Robinson, Dominique Franks, Chris Owens, Marty Markett, Peyton Thompson, Robert McClain, Darrin Walls
Projected starters: Brent Grimes and Asante Samuel
Offseason additions: Asante Samuel, Marty Markett, Peyton Thompson and Robert McClain
Roster cuts: None
Projected final roster: Brent Grimes, Asante Samuel, Dunta Robinson, Dominique Franks and Chris Owens
Brent Grimes is a top-five cornerback in the league. While he doesn't have the long-term deal he deserves at this point, he is signed for at least this year under the franchise tag. He is a great fit for Nolan's scheme and should be the starting left corner again in 2012.
Asante Samuel was brought in for just a seventh-round pick from the Eagles. He will come right into the new scheme and bring a swagger and attitude that this defense has been missing. It will be refreshing to see three top-notch corners on the field now.
Dunta Robinson is finally getting his wish to move to the nickel. He will be a refreshing change to the group of Kelvin Hayden, Brian Williams and Lewis Sanders that has floundered there.
The nicest part of it all is that if Grimes or Samuel get hurt, the Falcons have a lot of corner depth now.
Dominique Franks has the ability to develop into a starting corner in the NFL. That's just how deep this group really is. He's the fourth-best corner on a roster with a trio of Pro Bowl-caliber corners ahead of him. Franks will enjoy playing in the new defense, as it takes advantage of his size and strength as a corner.
Chris Owens is a solid reserve cornerback and has earned a right to stay on the roster with his top-notch ability as a gunner and blocker in special teams. He can also fill into a spot as high as the nickel in a pinch and gives Atlanta great depth this deep at corner.
Darrin Walls and Robert McClain are fighting for the last roster spot at cornerback. It all depends on if Nolan wants to go with a six cornerback and four-safety group or a five corner and five-safety group. The versatility of Walls and McClain on special teams will make a difference there as well.
Marty Markett and Peyton Thompson are looking like guys who will be good candidates for the practice squad in 2012. They are both good college corners who fit what the Falcons like to do in the new scheme under Nolan.
Safeties on roster: Thomas DeCoud, William Moore, Chris Hope, Shann Schillinger, Charles Mitchell and Suaesi Tuimaunei
Projected starters: Thomas DeCoud and William Moore
Offseason additions: Chris Hope, Charles Mitchell and Suaesi Tuimaunei
Roster cuts: Chad Faulcon
Projected final roster: Thomas DeCoud, William Moore, Chris Hope, Shann Schillinger and Charles Mitchell
Thomas DeCoud came back to the Falcons this year under a new five-year deal. He will have a much more simplified role, as he will be playing more of a centerfield role than he has before. Mike Nolan will be the best thing to happen to DeCoud.
William Moore is another one of Atlanta's up-and-coming stars. He's an excellent safety who is both a ball-hawk and a run-stuffer. Moore will be able to take on his role in the defense and play faster this year. This is something that could lead to his first Pro Bowl berth.
Chris Hope is a solid depth player at this point in his career. He will be a mentor for both DeCoud and Moore and should be able to help them achieve new heights. He also can be called upon to fill in should either of them get injured this season.
Shann Schillinger is known as a primary special teams player. However, he will have to learn how to play safety in Nolan's scheme to keep his job. If he can't, then he could be looking for work this offseason.
Charles Mitchell was known as both a special teams ace and a solid free safety prospect coming out of Mississippi State. He was taken in the sixth round, much like Schillinger. However, Mitchell is looking like he is more of a lock for a roster spot than the two-year veteran.
Suaesi Tuimaunei is a camp body. He isn't going to steal a job from Schillinger or Mitchell, and Nolan isn't going to keep six safeties on the roster in 2012.
Kicking and Snapping Specialists
Kicking specialists on roster: Matt Bosher, Matt Bryant, Joe Zelenka, Erik Folk, Dawson Zimmerman and Josh Harris
Projected starters: Matt Bosher, Matt Bryant and Joe Zelenka
Offseason additions: Erik Folk, Dawson Zimmerman and Josh Harris
Roster cuts: None
Projected final roster: Matt Bosher, Matt Bryant and Joe Zelenka
Matt Bryant has been extremely accurate for the Falcons over the past few years as a kicker. He's missed just five of his 60 attempts, and four of those were all in the 40-49-yard range. He's able to be clutch when needed and has led the Falcons to many close victories at the end of games.
Matt Bosher had a slow start to the 2011 season, mainly due to the lockout and being a rookie. However, he rebounded in the later part of the season with a 49.83 yards-per-punt average. If he can carry that average over to a full season in 2012, he would have the third-best average in the NFL.
Joe Zelenka and Josh Harris are battling for the long snapper job. However, it looks like it is Zelenka's to lose, as he has been the starter there for the past two seasons and isn't looking like he will give it up easily.
Erik Folk and Dawson Zimmerman are both rookie free agents. However, they look like they are just camp bodies to come in and get some kicking reps. Don't expect them to stick around unless they blow the coaches away.
Return Specialists
Returners on roster: Harry Douglas, Dominique Franks, Antone Smith, Brent Grimes, James Rodgers, Tim Toone
Projected starters: Harry Douglas at PR, Dominique Franks at KR
Offseason additions: James Rodgers and Tim Toone
Roster cuts: None
Projected final roster: Harry Douglas, Dominique Franks, Antone Smith, Brent Grimes
Harry Douglas is looking like the favorite for both jobs. He returned punts back in his rookie year and took one back to the house for a touchdown. Expect Douglas to win the punt return job out of camp and possibly even earn the kick return job as well.
Dominique Franks has been a solid cornerback for the Falcons for the past two years, but now he takes a job as a return specialist. He isn't looking like a favorite for the punt job, but could surprise in the kick return job.
Antone Smith, James Rodgers and Tim Toone are also competing for the starting returner job. However, they aren't as valuable at their normal positions of running back and wide receiver, so they could be deemed as much more expendable.
Brent Grimes is taking reps back at returner this year. However, don't expect that to last long. As Grimes says, "I'm like 'In case of emergency, break glass." (h/t Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution). So don't expect him to return any punts or kicks this offseason.
Scott Carasik is a Featured Columnist and Trends and Traffic Writer for Bleacher Report. As a Featured Columnist, he covers the Atlanta Falcons, NFL and NFL Draft. He is also the Falcons analyst at Drafttek and runs the NFL Draft Website ScarDraft.com and host Kvetching Draftniks Radio.


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I've also decided that my official selection criteria will be to choose randomly among the entries that I deem to show both a serious need for a laptop and a reasonable suggestion for using it. I think this will prove more fair than me trying to choose the single person who needs it the most — an impossible task.
Keep the entries coming!
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To be a trader you need time, commitment, patience, knowledge and the right skills to be consistently profitable. If you don't know what you are doing then the market will teach you a very harsh lesson.
Most spread betting brokers run regular webinars and trading seminars to explain the workings of spread betting and what clients need to look out for. These courses are primarily geared towards private investors and designed to help new traders familiarise themselves with the trading product – although mostly these training classes are limited to coaching you on how to use the broker's platform or how to place trades. However, I would still suggest anyone new to trading to register for one or two of these courses, which are free for account holders to attend. Some are even held outside London and usually focus on trading fundamentals, technical analysis and risk management. Other subjects covered included trading styles and asset classes, with modules such as short term trading, swing trading, position trading, and investment theory for stocks and currencies.
However, sometimes I wonder about all those companies that are desperate to give free trading lessons for spread trading – it definitely must be because a high profit game for them, but not the speculators who use their sites. It's not a case of people being ripped off, no more than if they log onto Betfair and put a punt on Liverpool to be relegated – it's just that without exceptional market insights most spread betters are unlikely to make money long term.
Likewise, I don't look favourably into all these trainers like Darren Winters, Greg Seckers, Vince Stanzione (well at least Vince does promote longer-term trading i.e. holding a position for weeks and months) and the like who openly admit to making millions by using tax free spread betting. They use their implied success to punt out courses / seminars / subscription newsletters and the such and seem more interested in getting attendees to part with their cash to attend their expensive seminars than to trade. Theirs are mainly a sales business that relies on people thinking 'my downside is £2k but my upside is millions'
Anyone wonder why these 'famous' coaches have people working for them, most probably earning say around £25k a year? A secretary, office boy, office manager, telephone sales etc? Why don't they just take their courses and then earn 'several thousand' a month for a few hours work a week ;). Plus they could 'spend more time with their loved ones…'
Remember that 6% of human populations are psychopathic. That is not to say that they are raving murderers but does mean they will take advantage, sometimes psychological but usually economic, of their clients. Greg Seckers is just such a psychopath, in common with most in the tipping and 'advice' business. Monies paid are rarely recoverable as the law, and even newspapers carrying their ads, regard these as cases of 'buyer beware'.
The obvious question is: '"Why would these pundits sell their 'information' when they themselves could use it to make even more trading the markets or punting the ponies?" People are naive, sheepish and trust the written word, just as they trust governments and their unified lies about 9/11, the Bin Laden phoenix, vaccine safety, fake 'epidemics' etc., etc.
Learn to think (and trade) for yourselves folks!
"You'll often see advertisements for courses claiming to teach you how to make a bucket load of money through trading or spreadbetting. I have nothing against investment and spread betting trading courses. I think some are better than others and others are simply overpriced. I also believe that if you don't perform your due diligence on a business or a person properly, you deserve to lose money. Most people are losers in life, and are just exploiting each other. So get with it, life is hard!"
How many times do I tell people who want to learn to trade to actually do it with someone who trades. Make sure you see their trading account. Visit them in their office and watch them trade – check their trading screens and setup… Even if those gurus equip you with a trading system and it starts working initially, before you know, it starts going wrong and you don't have the tools to deal with that. Most seem to only equip you for the good times. Anybody who tells you trading is easy is lying, no system will ever work consistently, stock behavior and market conditions change…
Before you do any training on spread betting or the financial markets for that matter, ask yourself questions like:
- Is the trader course run by traders, rather than trainers?
- Do the traders have experience? Do they have a track record?
- Have the trainers been able to make money irrespective of the direction of the market?
- Will the methods you learn be customised to your own personal circumstances?
You simply cannot take someone else's strategy and adopt it. Everyone looks at the charts differently. You will never see it exactly as I see it. Therefore I can't just 'teach' you my strategy. You need to develop your own one over months or even years. Having said that some people can read books and apply the strategies therein, others cannot. From my own experience, there are people to whom you can give a guideline, etc. and they will follow it; and there are others who require hands on guidance. However, I think people should at least try reading a few books (such as Benjamin Graham and Peter Lynch books) and check out the basics on sites like this site, etc, before rushing into any course.
"The potential to lose much more than your initial deposit means spread betting providers have been injecting resources into educational tools and online courses to draw in first-time betters. Most of the spread betting providers based in London nowadays run regular complimentary introductory courses on spread betting, technical analysis and risk management to add to clients' understanding of financial markets and trading in general. These trading courses are typically free of charge to clients and non-clients alike."
Most spread betting providers nowadays provide a variety of tools and services to help traders whether they are a novice, expert, or somewhere in between. The free seminars hosted by spread betting companies are often quite worth attending, even if the whole idea of the seminars is to get you trading. Not only are you able to get a much better feel for the company, and check the company's premises and dealing rooms along with meeting your account manager and dealers but the free seminars will also teach you core subject issues like money management, about how not to blow your account, risk management, stop losses, psychology and some basic technical analysis methods.
These workshops not only cover themes requested by clients, but also give investors the opportunity to share trade experiences. There are always opportunities for question and answer sessions that are useful as well. If you are invited to attend free Technical Analysis courses, please be aware that third party companies often run these and you will receive limited information followed by an 'invitation' to attend other much more substantial courses that of course attract a fee.
Indeed thanks to the internet, there are a huge number of free resources out there for traders – the trouble is sorting the good from the bad. Having said that I'm not at all impressed with the paid spread betting seminars and trading systems currently available on the market. The ONLY thing I seem able to find are spread betting courses that cost several thousand dollars and judging by reviews are nothing more than an effort to continue getting you to fork over MORE thousands of dollars endlessly and the 'education' is worthless. I even considered attending a "Rich Dad" trading seminar in my area but found out that it was just another one of these "questionable" programs (and it dropped my former high opinion of Rich Dad/Robert quite a bit!). I have no problem spending money to learn, but I will NOT participate in an otherwise useless, endless, fruitless 'extortion' programs.
Nowadays, most spread betting companies offer some kind of tuition whether it's the opportunity to try a demo trading account or free guides and updates. If you understand that paper trading doesn't carry with it the psychology and pressure that comes when you have real money at risk I would advise you to use it, it only to get a feel for how the platform and spread betting works. Also, beware that while all spread betting providers will offer some kind of training and most trading booking make reference to risk/reward trading strategies, these might not work if you have only a small capital amount. It seems that there are no credible sites that take a "noobie" from absolutely zero knowledge of trading to learning step-by-step. I have read several books regarding trading, but nothing 'gets your feet wet' by actually doing some trading online.
A frequent question is whether there is any need for additional training or to attend spread betting courses once you have a basic understanding of spread betting, and are capable of putting together your own trading plan. You wouldn't enter into any other form of job without training or education so why do it with trading where you stand to loose a lot! If it's proper education it will pay for itself in very little time! However, everyone is different and the answer really depends on you; some people simply find it easier and more sociable to get started by attending a seminar.
According to Ryan O'Dougherty, product manager at CMC Markets: 'people prefer to have face to face meetings. We have a long history of running our Trading IQ program and are currently working to revamp the program.'
The Keep it Simple Myth
Keep It Simple…is what most new traders initially try and the outcome is that they mostly lose money. They lose money because they think trading is simple when in reality its anything but simple. They think they can outperform the mega traders of Wall St with little effort and no training in spite of the fact that the mega traders have had years of professional training with $billions of resources backing them up. If simple is good why do Goldman's spend billions on complicated computer trading systems and training their traders and analysts. If it's so simple why are most of us still here instead of living on a Caribbean Island? If it's so simple why did I lose £10k in my first couple of year trading. After all, I bought low to sell high and what could be simpler than that. Unfortunately low went lower and lower. If simple is so good why am I making more money every year as I learn about more complicated financial ratios, fundamentals and technical analysis. If simple is so good Why is VanTharp in business. If simple is so good why do people spend money on training and mentors before they start making money. If KISS works why is there more than one indicator. If KISS works why do all indicators give long term 50:50 win lose ratios. If simple is so good why does no one m/a make consistent profits on the forex markets. Of course you shouldn't over complicate things beyond your ability to make use of the information but Keep It Simple maybe one of the biggest load of tosh ever proposed to traders.
"In the early days I bought a few systems, intrigued that I was doing something wrong. I have a funny view on people selling systems now. I just don't understand why they would if they're apparently that successful.."
I'd give a system 6 months before I'd even consider commenting, unless I've back tested … but none of them do. These systems selling for under £500 …. If you're considering trading you would see this as a small price to pay for 'financial freedom'. Yet I can't see any of them delivering what they promised, the system sellers prey on the naive knowing it won't be questioned because you are inexperienced. But that's another £500 in the bank.
I think anyone could write a trading system and sell it, it's easy, too easy! I'd pick any technical indicator, show you 5 examples in which it made a good trades. But I won't include the other 45 that failed. Of all the trading systems being sold on the internet, look hard enough and you'll find the pdf's somewhere, and virtually all of them are rubbish because they just show trade entries and nothing else.
That said I don't think the same about traders writing books or trading mentors, I have the greatest respect for most of them. Showing attitude is a greater gift than knowing good entry signals, but how do you teach that? I don't think you can – it comes with experience. I've read loads of good books on the subject, I understand the material it but it still takes a while to sink in. Each trader is 'unique in their own way', and that in my mind makes them successful so don't buy their system because it ain't going to work for you.
But why do some stock market trainers opt to teach if they are that good at trading? All I can say is I trade from home and by the end of the day I'm talking to the walls for want of some company, trading can be very isolating, the instructors I have had have all said that it's the social aspect more than anything that gets them teaching.
David Jones, chief market strategist at IG Index notes that the idea that a spread betting company is like a bookmaker that stands to win from a client's loss, while a popular misconception ten years ago, is simply wrong and that they want clients to trade successfully.
There are many advantages to continued training and to mixing with other traders, but once you have the basic principles you could just continue spread betting on your own. The reasons that most traders decide to go the route of continued education are many. I believe that the biggest benefit from taking part and completing a good course, in any area, is that it gives you confidence, which is crucial in every profession! Not everybody needs that. Some experienced traders are pretty much self-taught individuals who can achieve great things on their own or with very little support. However, there are others who may be on the right track but they are hesitant to solely trust themselves and go on, particularly when starting out when they lack trading experience. It is likely that your spread betting provider has a basic trading course available online, either via spread betting webinars, or in live seminars. Many provide ongoing training, and this is often free for account holders. Certainly as there is no financial disincentive with the free option, you should consider taking whatever training is offered.
The way you might like to think of it is this. There are very few businesses where you do not need training and qualification in order to take part and to succeed. For instance, if you wanted to be an engineer or a doctor, you would study for several years and need to pass examinations before you could be trusted to do a competent job. Because spread betting is so easy to get into, many people do not bother to educate themselves properly but just forge ahead placing bets, sometimes winning and sometimes losing.
How you pursue spread betting as a career or as a supplement to your regular work is up to you. Ongoing training is no less than you would expect of an engineer or a doctor, and is an important way of keeping up with the latest trends, as well as filling out the details of concepts that you have heard of previously. Attending trainings from time to time is a way of ensuring that your approach keeps up with the latest thinking. Besides, a good training course, particularly one from an experienced trader, although it may reiterate the same principles, trading strategies, tactics etc gives the student the extra boost to make a decision to open or close, or pyramid his trade because he learned how to do it from a bigger and better one! Simply it adds weight to what he already knows or to what he can learn for free! How much one is willing to pay for that is a personal matter!
There is nothing quite like meeting a group of like-minded people, and networking in discussion groups. Spread betting, and trading in general, can be a very lonely occupation, as is often done sitting in front of a computer with no live human contact. When you go to a seminar or a training course, you are with like-minded people who are willing and eager to learn more techniques, and discuss their tales of success and failure. The education that you receive, if you have chosen your course carefully, will enhance your trading performance, but the camaraderie you will experience mixing with other traders can also lift up your profits. For these reasons, most successful traders find that they enjoy continued education, and that it improves their trading.
Always look for the spread betting courses who can give you the added value you are looking for, the courses which can answer questions like: How to develop a trading system? How to deal with entry and exit points – in particular when to cut off trades? How to deal with psychology issues and risk management?
Full information packs and demo CD's, dummy software trading platforms etc., are all supplied by most dealers/brokers free of charge. All you need to do is request online or by email. You may [if you wish] open an account online in a matter of minutes.


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This is the most recent information about Cream that has been submitted to amIright. If we have more information about Cream, then we provide a link to the section where it appears (the actual page whenever possible).
These are the alternate spellings of the performer's name we've had to correct in submissions to amIright.Eric Clapton/Creem
You've got that rainbow feel - but the rainbow has a beard.
('SWLABR' - an abbreviation for 'She Was (or Walks) Like A Bearded Rainbow' - Disraeli Gears 1967)
Submitted by: LucidLupin
Q: What do Ginger Baker and 7-11 coffee have in common?
A: They both suck without Cream!
Submitted by: That guy who looks like Slash
New Career
Comments & Submitter Name
|"Jack Bruce"
|"After Cream disbanded, Jack Bruce did a lot of different things, including releasing an impressive amount of solo material, recording a couple collaboration albums with Robin Trower in the 1980's, and touring as part of Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band from 1997 to 2000. He was a true legend...may he rest in peace."
|- GlamRockNinjaLord
|"Eric Clapton"
|"Cream broke up in 1968, and Clapton was also with Blind Faith and Derek & The Dominos."
|- oldrock
Song Name
Comments & Submitter Name
|Where in the song do they ever talk about a badge? - David Jones
Original Song Name
New Song Name
Submitter Name
|"Green Room"
|"White Room"
|"Best Rat And Warthog"
|"Pressed Rat And Warthog"
|Regina Haniger
|"Pressed Rattan Warthog"
|"Pressed Rat And Warthog"
|Regina Haniger
Submitter Name
|"Sitting On Top Of The World,"
|The world has no top.
|Yvette Bristle
|"Sunshine Of Your Love,"
|Love is not a celestial body but an emotion
|Susanna Viljanen
Song & Band Name
Song & Band Name
|"The Way You Make Me Feel," Michael Jackson
|"I Feel Free," Cream
|"Happy?," Mudvayne
|"I'm So Glad," Cream
|"Laughing," The Guess Who
|"I'm So Glad," Cream
|"Margarita," The Traveling Wilburys
|"Sweet Wine," Cream
|There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available.
Original Song Name
Parody Song Name
Parody Author
|"Sunshine Of Your Love"
|"Live That's In Your Blood"
|mad hatter
|"Crossroads Motel"
|"Crossroads Motel"
|Rik Goldsmith
|"Goon Bull"
|"White Room"
|"Square Root"
|Darius Whitehead
|"White Room"
|"I'm So Glad"
|"Guy's So Vlad"
|John A. Barry
|"Tales of Brave Ulysses"
|"Males Love, Crave Lewd Missies"
|John A. Barry
|"I'm So Glad"
|"I'm No Shad"
|John A. Barry
|Susanna Viljanen
There are additional Cream song parodies available.
Song Name
|We're Going Wrong
|PC Friend (computer goods shop)
|White Room
|Playboy Channel
|the ANCer
Song Name
|White Room
|Bill S
|Political ad
|Bill S
|Strange Brew
|Miller Brewing Company
|Strange Brew
|Anheiser-Busch (Budweiser)
|Born Under A Bad Sign
|Matt Swanton
|There are additional Cream on hold music ideas available.
First Band/Song Name
Second Band/Song Name
New Song Name
|We'll Sing In The Sunshine
Helen Reddy
|Sunshine Of Your Love
|We'll Sing In The Sunshine Of Your Love
|Can't Get Along (Without You)
|Sweet Wine
|Can't Get Sweet Wine (Without You)
|Can't Get Enough
Bad Company
|Sweet Wine
|Can't Get Enough Sweet Wine
|David Jones
|Can't Stand Losing You
The Police
|Can't Stand Losing My Badge
I wonder what that cop did wrong.
|David Jones
|There are additional Cream duets that haven't been done yet available.
There are additional Cream Combined Groups that haven't been done yet available.
"Sunshine of Your Love"
Misheard Lyrics:
I'll stay with you darling now
I'll stay with you till my seed's all dried up
Original Lyrics:
I'll stay with you darling now
I'll stay with you till my seas are dried up
"White Room"
Misheard Lyrics:
In the right room
Original Lyrics:
In the white room
"Sunshine of Your Love"
Misheard Lyrics:
I'll be with you till my seeds are dried, uh-huh
Original Lyrics:
I'll stay with you till my seeds are all dried up
"World of Pain"
Misheard Lyrics:
Outside my window is a tree.
There are only four leaves.
And it stands in disgrace in the city,
No time for pity for the Tree of Me.
Original Lyrics:
Outside my window is a tree
There only for me.
And it stands in the grey of the city,
No time for pity for the tree or me.
|There are additional Cream misheard lyrics available.
"White Room"
Misheard Lyrics:
In the white room With black cultures
Original Lyrics:
In the white room With black curtains
Story about this misheard lyric by: Mia
When I was little in they played this song on the little commercial on TV. In i heard a snippet of it. I thought it said in the white room with black cultures. Lol 😆Instead it was in the white room with white curtains.
|There are additional Cream misheard stories available.
The Funny Lyrics:
You've got that rainbow feel such good responses but the rainbow has a beard
Why They're Funny:
It's deliberately nonsense (they were supposedly high on acid when they wrote the song), and jack bruce sings it so earnestly.
Submitted by: Jim
"I'm So Glad"
The Repetitive Lyrics:
I'm so glad, I'm so glad, I'm glad I'm glad
I'm glad I'm so glad
I'm so glad, I'm glad I'm glad
I'm glad dont know what to do
Dont know what to say
Dont know what to do
I'm so glad, I'm so glad
Why They're Repetitive:
Great song, good beat, great drrumming, just light on content
Submitted by: gilrissy1949
"Sunshine Of Your Love"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
It's getting near dawn
When nights close the tired eyes
Why They're Nonsensical:
Why would night close eyes at dawn? That makes no sense at all! And why is night plural?!
Submitted by: julies_call
"Anyone For Tennis"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
Setting up the chessboard, while death rolls out the dice,
Anyone for tennis, wouldn't that be nice?
Why They're Nonsensical:
Why is death rolling dice? Doesn't he know how to play chess? Or tennis? What were you on when you wrote this one, Eric?
Submitted by: Red Tim
|There are additional Cream nonsensical lyrics available.
"Anyone For Tennis"
The Misrhymed Lyrics:
And you can tell they're all the same under all the pretty lies
Anyone for tennis, wouldn't that be nice?
Why They're Misrhymed:
Maybe it's 'under all the pretty lice' :)
Submitted by: Red Tim
"Born Under A Bad Sign"
The Inappropriate Lyrics:
"I've been down since I began to crawl" "Bad luck and trouble are my only friend/ I've been down ever since I was ten"
Why They're Inappropriate:
I know I'm being picky, but... He didn't start learning how to crawl until he was ten years old?
Submitted by: Scott
"Sunshine Of Your Love"
The Inappropriate Lyrics:
I'll be with you darling soon,
I'll be with you when the stars start falling
Why They're Inappropriate:
Doesn't that mean that they will be alive at the End of the World?
Submitted by: d00d
"Born Under a Bad Sign"
Opening Lines:
Born under a bad sign. I've been down since I began to crawl.
Submitted by: David Jones
"Wrapping Paper"
Opening Lines:
Wrapping paper in the gutter
Submitted by: David Jones
|There are additional Cream spelling lyrics available.
"White Room"
The Lyrics:
in a white room,with black curtains!
that room description,IS SCARY ENOUGH!
Submitted by: art E.
"Strange Brew"
The Lyrics:
strange brew kill's what's inside of you
Submitted by: arthur
The Lyrics:
Thinkin' that I might have drove you too far
It should be "DRIVEN," not "DROVE," but they used the past tense "drove" because the past participle "driven" doesn't fit.
Submitted by: Isac


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They fall for it every time. Those in the media who decide what is and what isn't news can't help themselves.
Anything that has anything to do with the gay community has to immediately become a national issue.
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It feels like I've been writing about Ben Wheatley's "High-Rise" forever, and frankly, I'm a bit out of things to say. You should know it's the director's most ambitious, starriest effort to date, and yet, it loses none of his surreal, oddball touch that first put him on the map. It's truly a singular vision and if you're looking for a distraction from the upcoming box office blockbuster season, this is what you want to buy a ticket for.
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Lily Allen Furious With The New York Times
Lily Allen is sounding off on the New York Times after agreeing to an interview recently and allowing one of their photographers to take pictures of her London home under an agreement that they not resell the images to tabloids, only to find them appearing in the British tabloid OK!. The British pop singer writes on her blog at MySpace (@lilymusic):
Now, last week, when I was in LA I got this email from Murray Chalmers, who does my press in the UK "this is exactly why I want everyone to use photo contracts! I don't know who these at home pics were done for but they have been sold to OK which is a pain in the arse as it looks like we have done OK…"
There was then a link to OK's website with the tagline "World Exclusive, At home with Lily Allen". Needless to say I was mortified, in fact I was in tears, 6 photos of inside my home for everyone to see, and a made up interview that was very misleading. All this because I'd let the NYT photographer into my home. I was furious and got on the phone immediately. I assumed we had one of these contracts in place, but the American PR agency assured me the NYT have an unwritten agreement with the PR's and nothing like this has ever happened before, they were as upset and angry as I am.
In the end I got an apology from OK, but the NYT refuse to accept what they have done is morally wrong. Everybody assures me this is completely unheard of for the NYT to act in such a cheap and disgusting way.
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The paper's are always writing that Lily Allen rant's about things. Well thous are words she most likely didn't say. And these are words that she did say Good for Lily Allen!
If a day were to go by where, these stories were not negative or imply a negative suggestion, Lily Allen would not need to write this blog. The New York Times, condones there actions as normal business practice, as long as they are not the one that wrote the story, however I consider them to be an accessory after the fact, still guilty none the less. These tabloid magazines, are responsible for the damage. Not only to the expectations of her music, but in affecting her personality. O.K. magazine The Sun co. U.K. The Mirror U.K. The Daily Mail The Guardian U.K. all show a pattern of abuse without cause. It's rather ironic that Lily Allen suggested that she did a photo shoot and an interview for the Guardian U.K. but she forgot to mention that the interview was on video only. I believed that after reading Miranda Sawyers slanderous (cruel and then kind) fabricated interview. Lily Allen is not angry at any of the people, that then tabloids write about. She's angry with the tabloids. Her priorities in that matter are correct. if you believe then (and not her (YOUR) priorities are wrong!
Which part of the word exclusive don't they understand at the NYT? All this does is queer the pitch for all celebrity interviews everywhere as no one will now give an interview without demanding control of the accompanying photos. Result – income stream dries up for syndicated photo sales. Nice one NYT.
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