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A new survey suggests that some financial institutions are missing out on a substantial share of home-loan originations from existing clients even though those very same loan prospects want to do business with them. An even bigger finding was that prospective borrowers are willing to pay more to deal with their primary bank -- especially if they are treated better or find it easier to complete the origination process.
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Upstairs in a Dutch farmhouse in the 1970s, a father lies dying, confined to his bedroom. He is being cared for by his son Helmer, a lonely middle-aged farmer with two pet donkeys for company, who silently hates his father for the ruin of his life, and still mourns the loss of his twin, Henk, some 30 years before. Then Henk's old fiancée briefly appears, asking if her sullen teenage son can come to work as a farmhand. Clearly this is a novel of lost chances, of lost lives, of sadness and regret. It is told with subtlety, makes beautiful links to the landscape and nature, and is occasionally rather fascinating, in a voyeuristic kind of way, on the weird world of twins. The break between the two happened not at Henk's death, but earlier, when Henk met Riet, and the twin finds their coupling unconscionable. But these men are so silent in the assessment of their own lives, and this is such a sad and bleak story, that no matter how delicate the touch and how subtle the undercurrents, it makes for a sad, bleak read.
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Boston has four days off before the start of the AL championship series, having swept the Los Angeles Angels in the first round of the playoffs. Though none of the Red Sox would express a preference in the lone remaining division matchup, they wouldn't mind if New York and Cleveland wear each other out before it's over.
``I guess my preference would be that they play for about another eight days and go 20 innings every game,'' Boston manager Terry Francona said after beating the Angels 9-1 on Sunday to earn the extra time off. ``We'll get guys throwing. We'll get guys hitting, and we'll stay ready.''
The Yankees and Indians were scheduled to play Game 4 on Monday night, with Cleveland holding a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series. If New York wins they will play a deciding fifth game on Wednesday.
The Yankees had No. 1 pitcher Chien-Ming Wang slated for Monday and Andy Pettitte for Game 5; the Indians were going with Paul Byrd and holding ace C.C. Sabathia for a potential fifth game.
``My preference is they play five games, try to use their guys up, so we can be more rested than them,'' third baseman Mike Lowell said. ``But either team is going to be a challenge for us and it's going to be a tough series, and hopefully we can be ready for it.''
Josh Beckett, who pitched a four-hit shutout over the Angels in Game 1, his second consecutive playoff shutout, will have eight days of rest before the opener of the AL championship series. Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched the second game in the first round, but Curt Schilling could get the Game 2 start in Round 2 and he would have five days of rest.
``It's certainly better than playing a 17-inning Game 5 and heading straight to Cleveland,'' Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said.
New York and Cleveland is the only series still going. In the National League, Colorado swept Philadelphia and Arizona swept the Chicago Cubs.
The winners won't just be sitting around. After flying cross-country on Sunday night, the Red Sox planned to rest for one day and work out on Tuesday.
``We'll take it as it comes, have our workouts and try to stay sharp and get ready for Game 1,'' Lowell said. ``I think any team would rather not have five days off. But ... I'd rather win three than go four and five. So we'll take it. And I don't think there should be any letdown. If you have a letdown because you have too many days off, you have a problem.''
That could be the only problem facing the Red Sox, who advanced with a 9-1 victory over Los Angeles on Sunday.
Schilling threw seven shutout innings to continue a pitching dominance that limited the Angels to four runs in the series. Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz hit back-to-back homers to break a scoreless tie, and the Red Sox broke it open with a seven-run eighth inning.
It was their ninth consecutive playoff victory over the Angels and their first series victory since winning the 2004 World Series to end an 86-year title drought.
``I don't think you ever anticipate a sweep,'' right-fielder J.D. Drew said. ``I mean, you can't let your guard down and say, `Hey, we've just got to play three games against these guys and that'll be it.' You play to get as many wins as fast as you can, and we were fortunate to get three right out of the gate.
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Rick Ross is once again king of the charts. The Maybach Music Group boss has claimed his fourth No. 1 with God Forgives, I Don't, which moved more than 218,000 units in its first week.
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With Mariah Carey's new single, "Triumphant (Get 'Em)," hitting the air, the singer recently explained why she chose Rick Ross and Meek Mill as her song's featured guests.
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Rick Ross' recently released "God Forgives, I Don't" features an all-star cast from Ross' Maybach Music Group and beyond. The MMG boss recently explained how Andre 3000 added his contribution to the album and the forthcoming video for "Sixteen."
Rick Ross Protege Defends Swastika Tattoo
Rick Ross protégé Gunplay has found himself in hot water after showing off his swastika tattoo. The Maybach Music Group rapper, who has the controversial Nazi symbol tatted on the back of his neck, said his eyebrow-raising ink has a complex meaning.
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Rick Ross Streams "Self Made Vol. 2," Listen For Your "Self"
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Boasting the ability to build your very own club of up to 1,000 other gamers, Forza Horizon 2 is looking to focus on the social aspect, perhaps anticipating the challenge of titles like DriveClub and The Crew. According to Turn 10, FH2 will offer over 200 cars, although as we've seen in previous Forza titles, that figure will grow considerably once DLC has been considered.
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I am SO excited to see Wolvering at midnight PST on Thurs/Fri!!!
I had to come up with a bio for an online literary magazine that is considering one of my short stories (www.litterboxmagazine.com) and threw together the following:
Danielle was raised in silicon valley before moving to the silicone suburban mess of Los Angeles to pursue her education. When not writing she is thinking of other stories to write, and blogs excessively.
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I'm planning on writing a full review of Neil Gaiman's works sometime in the near feature for our beloved fabyuhluhs.com . But pending that article, I just wanted to say - Neverwhere is by far my favorite of Neil Gaiman's "adult" books, if only for the best supporting pair of villains I've ever read. Mr Croup and Mr Vandemar and exactly who they are. Neither steps out of character, not once, and they are all the more delightful and creepy for it. Kudos to Neil Gaiman for creating them.
I went into my local mall for dinner tonight (because Eric was off partying in la la land, cri!) Anyhow, I decided on Subway, and just as I step up to order, the nice lady behind the counter asked me, "Hot date?"
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For the record, I did not. I was in a t-shirt, gaucho pants, flips and had my sunglasses perched above my head. But d'awww!!
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It would be horribly post-modern of me to just leave this question dangling, but I ask it from a truly intellectual, hypothetical side. I've been amazed at the followers I've found on Twitter - I even have a twibff (@pixls you rock, man).
But, I do wonder - with twitter open to so many people, is it possible to fall in with the wrong group? I've noticed that once I've been accepted by one or two of a group, I then am suddenly accepted by their network of friends.
What if it's a network I know nothing about? For instance, people who like cars. I mean I like cars but I don't like cars. I am primarily on twitter to connect with people like me, and to promote fabyuhluhs.com. Somehow cars just don't fit into that picture. Is it okay to still follow people whose agenda is car-centered? Or have I fallen in with the wrong crowd?
Adventureland was a rather enjoyable romantic comedy. It's no Enchanted; I would put it in the same category as Juno. That being said, this movie has its own flavor, chemistry and hilarity that's not quite as snarky as Juno's script, but highly entertaining for anyone familiar with famous literary works. It has a field day mocking young English scholars (because what else are qualified for, other than carnie work?) and also gets in a few jabs at Herman Melville, which I found particularly entertaining.
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At least that's what M.I.A.'s producer Diplo thinks. With regards to M.I.A.'s new album her long-time music collaborated told BlackBook Magazine, "She didn't care about it. I was in the studio with her, she didn't write anything." Diplo praises M.I.A.'s talent but says that the controversial rapper has surrounded herself with 'yes' men, resulting in a record that he once publicly described as a 'turd.'
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Hey, hats off to the dignity of the Rhode Island Constitution. Weren't we all just waiting for the moment when, by allowing voters to approve a sweetheart deal with a wonderful corporation like Harrah's, this document could be made into the equivalent of a comic book? Nice public policy, gang.
P&J have admired Harrah's energetic employees, led by former Las Vegas mayor Jan Jones, as they've lobbied our highly ethical General Assembly. Meanwhile, Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas's representation of his tribe should keep them from being seen henceforth as the noble forefathers of all of Rhode Island. We will watch to see just how many of our Narragansett brothers and sisters (and one-time legislators) wind up being employed at the Harrah's casino, should this preposterous piece of gamed-up (pun intended) legislation win approval from the voters.
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Dan Yorke, WPRO-AM's afternoon talk guy, was in high dudgeon when, without being named, he was called out as a racist on the floor of the House of Representatives last week.
Here's the background. Representative Anastasia Williams of Providence gave a floor speech regarding the casino bill, and in dramatizing the historic discrimination suffered by the Narragansetts, she invoked the names of J.F. Kennedy, the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Reggie Jackson, Coretta Scott King, and Rosa Parks. In response, Yorke asked, which name doesn't fit?
The talk jock got in touch with Anastasia and asked if she really meant Reggie Jackson — not exactly a name, after all, that one would associate with the civil rights struggle. Ms. Williams seemed at a loss while trying to defend Mr. October's inclusion, while Dan suggested that maybe she meant Jackie Robinson, a true civil rights pioneer. Anastasia said, "Yeah, him, too," refusing to give up her notion that Reggie somehow deserved to be a member of this pantheon. Regardless, Yorke and Williams laughed at the implicit gaffe.
Within a few days, Representative Raymond Gallison of Bristol addressed the House, and without naming Yorke, accused him of making racist remarks. Although Yorke poked some fun at Williams, briefly baying like a hyena, there was no racism. Your superior correspondents do not tolerate racism. Yet making fun of state representatives who say foolish things — a rare occurrence in our fair state — is certainly fair game. And while we rarely agree with Yorke's conservative mentality (on whose show our news editor, Ian Donnis, makes a weekly appearance), we think he has a good sense of what is racist and what is not.
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Food allergy lawsuits are on the rise. Commercial kitchens (Food trucks, restaurants, educational facilities, grocery store deli's, coffee stands, etc.) everywhere are at huge risk of being slapped with lawsuits, fines, and loss of a good reputation. There is about a 1% increase per year in people reported to have food allergies.
"This is NOT A Diet FAD, this is an upward trend that is not going away and will not get better over time." In the United States there are 15 million people diagnosed with food allergies, that is 4% of the population in this country. Food Allergies are a global health issue (150 million people) and because people travel worldwide, it impacts every commercial kitchen and every business serving food. There is a 38% increase of people with at least one food intolerance, (i.e. gluten, lactose, msg, chocolate).
When I scan headlines of traditional media sources from time to time, I am seeing more publicity on the food allergy lawsuits and food allergy awareness acts. It's articles like this appearing weekly in newspapers or news broadcasts:
$55K fine issued for food allergy offence
"Gluten-Free" Trend Spurs Demand for Restaurant Liability Insurance
FDA approves Intelliject's life-saving device for allergy sufferers
NY lawsuit says airline endangered child with peanut allergy
Canadian Hotel Fined for Serving Cheesecake with Nuts to Man With Allergies
McDonald's allegedly hiding French Fry Allergens
Family sues restaurant over seventh-grader's fatal food allergy
Chinese food at school's end-of-year party had peanuts or peanut oil, lab says
New food allergy labels
New Health Canada labelling rules will make it easier for people with food allergies to determine which products to avoid
Food Allergy Laws:
1. According to the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) of 2004, food manufacturers and distributors must label any ingredients that are "major food allergens" so consumers can take appropriate action. There is no cure for food allergies, so avoiding allergens is the only way consumers can protect themselves from potentially severe reactions. FALCPA identifies the following food groups as the "major food allergens:"
- Milk
- Eggs
- Fish (e.g., bass, flounder, cod)
- Crustacean shellfish (e.g., crab, lobster, shrimp)
- Tree nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- Peanuts
- Wheat
- Soybeans
There are over 150 deaths per year because of food allergy related issues and I would bet all of those could have been prevented if proper education, acknowledgment and policies were in place. Sure this isn't brain cancer where 190,000 people die every year as a result of not having a cure but apart from death there are a lot of people who feel miserable for 2 to 4 weeks after consuming something they are allergic to.
2. The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act requires the US Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and make available to schools a policy to manage the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools. It will provide for school-based food allergy management incentive grants to support implementation of food allergy management guidelines in public schools.
3. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that gives you the right to ask for changes where policies, practices or conditions exclude or disadvantage you. As of January 26, 1992, public entities and public accommodations must ensure that individuals with disabilities have full access to and equal enjoyment of all facilities, programs, goods and services.
The ADA borrows from Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment and education in agencies, programs and services that receive federal money. The ADA extends many of the rights and duties of Section 504 to public accommodations such as restaurants, hotels, theaters, stores, doctors' offices, museums, private schools and child care programs. They must be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. No one can be excluded or denied services just because he/she is disabled or based on ignorance, attitudes or stereotypes.
Does the ADA Apply to People with Asthma and Allergies?
Yes. In both the ADA and Section 504, a person with a disability is described as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, or is regarded as having such impairments. Breathing, eating, working and going to school are "major life activities." Asthma and allergies are still considered disabilities under the ADA, even if symptoms are controlled by medication.
The ADA can help people with asthma and allergies obtain safer, healthier environments where they work, shop, eat and go to school. The ADA also affects employment policies. For example, a private preschool can not refuse to enroll children because giving medication to or adapting snacks for students with allergies requires special staff training or because insurance rates might go up. A firm can not refuse to hire an otherwise qualified person solely because of the potential time or insurance needs of a family member.
In public schools where policies and practices do not comply with Section 504, the ADA should stimulate significant changes. In contrast, the ADA will cause few changes in schools where students have reliable access to medication, options for physical education, and classrooms that are free of allergens and irritants.
What a law firm has to say:
Food allergy injuries and deaths are on the rise. Reading the headlines from newspapers and the updates from the FDA sheds light on the increasing prevalence of food allergy injuries. Unfortunately, the cases often involve children and too often involve a fatal allergic reaction. The responsibility of avoiding these accidents is shared between consumers and restaurants. Consumers must ensure they inquire and warn restaurant staff about any allergies and food prepares must act diligently to avoid contamination. Sometimes this balance of warning and responding fails.
The best claim in most states lies in negligence. To succeed on a negligence theory in a lawsuit, the victim will have to establish that the restaurant did not use ordinary and reasonable care in preparing the food, and as a result, the food became contaminated. In a case where the restaurant has been warned about a potential allergy what is reasonable will demand more scrutiny. For example, did the restaurant modify recipes known to contain peanuts? Did it separate utensils that were in contact with peanuts?
In states that have adopted strict product liability proving negligence can be avoided. Strict liability, however, often only applies to activities that are inherently dangerous. Keeping peanuts does not fall in that category. Under a strict liability theory a patron does not have to show any negligence on the part of the restaurant- the very fact that the customer ate contaminated food and fell ill is sufficient for liability. Whether it is wise policy to add food allergies to state strict liability statutes is debatable. Given the growing prevalence of food allergies in children the debate is worth engaging in.
The Food Industry (ALL aspects) should be aware of the law but focus on safe food practices and education.
Here is a great tool for the food industry:
Contact firstname.lastname@example.com or visit www.ilaraholland.com to find out how to get your staff and kitchen certified on food allergy awareness and get help with developing policies in your business as to how to manage food allergy challenged customers. Create raving fans and develop a loyal customer base by developing an Allergen Friendly Menu with AllerSmartMenu.
Here is a great tool for the food industry:
Contact email@example.com or visit www.ilaraholland.com to find out how to get your staff and kitchen certified on food allergy awareness and get help with developing policies in your business as to how to manage food allergy challenged customers. Create raving fans and develop a loyal customer base by developing an Allergen Friendly Menu with AllerSmartMenu.


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It's been two and a half decades since Cocteau Twins concocted the formula, but there's still something thrilling about a moody chanteuse backed by soaring, symphonic ambiance. Headlights is the newest avatar of the form -- and while its sound soars and sighs with the best of them, the trio puts its own spin on the tradition. Launched two years ago from the wreckage of the Illinois space-rock outfit Absinthe Blind, Headlights began as a songwriting collaboration between keyboardist Erin Fein and guitarist Tristan Wraight, whose entwined harmonies and dreamy hooks were captured on the group's sole release, an EP titled Enemiesthat owes as much to Rainer Maria and Denali as it does to the more celestial sounds of shoegazer. Fein and Wraight are touring with new drummer Brett Sanderson and multi-instrumentalist Nick Sandborn, and will unleash a split single with the Most Serene Republic this spring while they finish their debut full-length. If Enemies is any indication, the new disc ought to be over everyone's head -- in a good way.


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Apple's iPod refresh pegged for for mid-September - rumorWhile Apple's still-unannounced iPod-centric keynote is seen as an inevitability, when the company will actually hold the annual event remains unknown. One new report suggests it will take place in mid-September.
Citing "several sources," Kara Swisher of BoomTown reported Wednesday that Apple's upcoming event will be held "possibly closer to mid-September this time." That's in contrast to recent rumors that suggested Apple could hold an event as early as this month.
Regardless, that Apple will hold an event soon to introduce new iPods is accepted as a forgone conclusion, as the hardware maker has introduced new media players around this time every year since 2005. Last year's media event, where the iPod nano with a video camera and FM tuner was announced, was held on a Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Apple typically does not give a long lead time ahead of the events, either. Last year, the company did not inform the press of the Sept. 9 "Let's Rock" keynote, presided over by Chief Executive Steve Jobs, until Aug. 31.
Speculation and rumors suggest that the biggest announcement this year will be a major update to the iPod touch, adding two cameras and a high-resolution Retina Display, like are found on the iPhone 4.
Apple may have even tipped its hand earlier this summer when it said it would ship millions of devices compatible with the FaceTime video chat protocol, suggesting that the new iPod touch will feature a forward-facing camera. Currently, only the iPhone 4 is capable of FaceTime calls over Wi-Fi.
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The Hobart Jaycees raised more than $500 for local charities through tips and "rocking out the concerts" at its annual Jayceefest, June 28 through July 6. Benefiting are the Hobart Police Department K-9 Unit, Hobart Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana and the Hoosier Burn Camp.
Looking for something?
The Hobart Police Department has found property that has been turned in to them, including a BMX bike, a television set, a cell phone and other items. Contact Det. Corey Hanrahan at (219) 942-1125, ext. 1067 for information on how to make a claim.
Don't advertise vacations
Hobart police offer this tip from their most recent newsletter: To prepare for vacation, besides putting a hold on your newspaper and mail, do not "advertise" your trip especially, on Facebook. That could be an invitation for a home burglary.
Friends ask for sale items
Friends of Robinson Lake will host a rummage sale on July 18 through 20 to raise funds to benefit the park. The sale will be from 2 to 8 p.m. July 18 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 19 and 20 in the St. Bridget School Gym, 568 E. Second St, Hobart.
The group is asking for donations of large and small items. For information on where to drop off donations, call Zeta Allen at (219) 313-5272 or Bob Krebes at (219) 947-1273.
Concert series continues
Hobart City Improvement's summer concert season continues from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Revelli Band Shell in Festival Park, 111 E. Old Ridge Road.
The planned June 27 concert by the Hobart Area Community Band (formerly The Rusty Pipes ) was cancelled due to the weather.
This Thursday, David Lopez will appear with his Elvis Tribute. The July 18 concert will feature Jim Bulanda with a Tribute to Vocalists of 40's-80's. On July 25, Joe Sibley will appear with a Kenny Rogers Tribute.
Due to a lack of volunteers, the Hobart City Improvement Committee will no longer operate its concession stand, so bring a snack and enjoy the music and fellowship of friends and neighbors.
Movies in the Park
After select Thursday evening concerts at Festival Park, Movies in the Park will be screened at dusk. "Hotel Transylvania" will be shown this week, and "E.T The Movie" is scheduled for July 25. Admission is free.
Making a complaint
The Hobart Police Department is receiving many summertime complaints from the neighborhoods. Sgt. Ken Gagliardi has been assigned to code enforcement; he should be the first contact when neighbors have a complaint or concern.
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By Abigail Pickus When Mordechai Lightstone attended the South by Southwest Interactive Festival (SXSW) in 2010 to speak about 'Judaism 2.0,' he packed a little something else in his suitcase besides his clothes. "We bought kosher meat in New York and brought it with us," said the 29-year-old social media director for Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters who, with his wife, Chana, traveled to Austin from their home in Brooklyn with the plan of throwing a one-off kosher bbq. Little did they know that their bbq, which they initially tweeted as an open invitation for one and all, would soon become a SXSW tradition. Today, #openShabbat, which bills itself as an "unplugged Sabbath," now attracts upwards of 150 people - many of whom are participants in the popular conference on emerging technology. … [Read more...]
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Hebrew University research finds crowdfunding reduces barriers to women looking to raise capital Jerusalem, August 18, 2014 - Numerous studies have shown that women engage less than men in either entrepreneurship or business investing. Women also launch firms with significantly less capital than men, which limits their ability to grow their firms and increases their risk of financial distress in periods of adversity. Now, new research from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem shows that crowdfunding could level the playing field for women wishing to raise capital for their ventures, and in some cases even give them an advantage. Crowdfunding is a recent form of fundraising that involves financing projects or ventures by raising small amounts of money from many people, usually via the Internet. … [Read more...]
Coding the Next Iron Dome?
A group of young 20-somethings stand in a Soho-like loft space in a tech incubator in South Tel Aviv, presenting the future of traffic to a panel of the Start Up Nation's leading lights. The CTO of PayPal Israel is there (they are sponsoring the event), as is a representative of the Prime Minister's Office, and so are several experts on the emerging field of smart cities. by Sara K. Eisen "Building Brilliant" is the theme of the day-long hackathon now culminating in what was supposed to be a rooftop cocktail party, but is now a modest meet and greet, because there is a war going on. But the participants are chill. "When the siren sounds we go and code in the shelter, and then we just move on," says Kevin, a software engineering student from Montevideo with a shrug. Resilient, … [Read more...]
Just Released: A Guide to Synagogue Management Updates for 2014
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by Gretchen Barry The Appeal and Illusion of Free When it comes to purchasing new software, many organizations do so to increase efficiency, save time, and reduce costs. This is particularly true of nonprofits, which often have limited staff and busy schedules. Enter "free" software: on its surface, a simple, cost-effective solution. However, free software isn't always free, and nonprofit executives often learn this the hard way: after incurring costs from implementation, consultants, ancillary features, support, and ongoing maintenance. These costs add up to more than a solution with an upfront cost but long-term savings. Below are pitfalls to avoid and tips to help you select something that will be a better fit for you, your nonprofit, and your budget over the long haul. The … [Read more...]
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I love benchmarks - it guides our industry and those of us working in it. A good set of benchmarking data informs future social media marketing decisions and helps us to rethink others. Social Media Examiner recently released the 2014 Social Media Marketing Report detailing how 3,025 business marketing professionals conduct social media marketing activities. The report reveals what platforms marketers are using, how much time they are spending on them, the perceived return on investment, what marketing jobs they outsource, and which marketing activities complement social media. How much time should we spend on social media? I've written that the "minimum viable" social media presence for an organization is a .25 FTE. NTEN's 2012 Nonprofit Social Benchmarking Report confirmed that the majority … [Read more...]
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Reinventing my Social Media Presence: A Jewish Educator's Rant by Rabbi Arnold Samlan A hallmark of my work as a rabbi and Jewish educational leader has included the use of social media, be it as a blogger, and as a user of Facebook and Twitter. Social media gives me the tools to stay in touch with colleagues and former students, to share and learn from others, and to test out new ideas. At the same time, I use it as a social network and have developed some meaningful friendships that have become part of my "real life." Over the period of a few months, I became increasingly sensitive to the "dark side" of social media. In a few seemingly innocent discussions, friends of mine were told that they were behaving "Nazi-like" or "like Capos". And I noticed that more frequently posts or comments … [Read more...]
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No deal is the best deal.
First, the Federal programs in FDR's New Deal did not lower unemployment. Sure, the Works Progress Administration Works Progress Administration: see Work Projects Administration. (WPA WPA: see Work Projects Administration.
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U.S. work program for the unemployed. ) built roads; the Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), independent U.S. government corporate agency, created in 1933 by act of Congress; it is responsible for the integrated development of the Tennessee River basin. put up dams; and the Civilian Conservation Corps planted trees. However, every dollar that went to creating a Federal job had to come from taxpayers, who, by sending their cash to Washington, lost the chance to buy hamburgers, movie tickets, or clothes and create new jobs for restaurants, theaters, and tailors.
What is worse, some New Deal programs had terrible unintended consequences. The Agricultural Adjustment Administration Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA), former U.S. government agency established (1933) in the Dept. of Agriculture under the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 as part of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal program. , for example, overhauled agriculture by paying farmers not to produce on part of their land. After farmers took the Federal dollars, the U.S. developed shortages of the very crops taxpayers were paying farmers not to produce. By 1935, the U.S. was importing almost 35,000,000 bushels of corn, 13,000,000 bushels of wheat, and 36,000,000 pounds of cotton. Simultaneously, we had an army of bureaucrats in the Department of Agriculture to inspect farms (via, in some instances, aerial photography This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims.
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Second, the taxes to pay for the New Deal became astronomical. In 1935, Roosevelt decided to raise the marginal tax rate Marginal Tax Rate
The amount of tax paid on an additional dollar of income. As income rises, so does the tax rate.
Many believe this discourages business investment because you are taking away the incentive to work harder. on top incomes to 79%. Later he raised it to 90%. These confiscatory con·fis·cate
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1. To seize (private property) for the public treasury.
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adj. rates discouraged entrepreneurs from investing, which prolonged the Great Depression.
Henry Morgenthau Henry Morgenthau may refer to:
- Henry Morgenthau, Sr. (1856 - 1946), a United States diplomat
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Third, the New Deal divided and politicized the country in tragic ways. Those who lobbied most effectively won subsidies and bailouts even if their cause was weak. Others, who had greater needs, received nothing. Walter Waters, who led a march of veterans on Washington, D.C., lobbied successfully for a special bonus for veterans, whether they had been in battle or not. When asked why veterans--instead of longshoremen or teachers--should receive a special bonus of taxpayer dollars, he said, "I noticed, too, that the highly organized lobbies in Washington for special industries were producing results: loans were being granted to their special interests.... Personal lobbying paid, regardless of the justice or injustice of their demand."
In the case of the veterans, in 1936 they won a $2,000,000,000 Federal bonus--a sum exceeding six percent of the entire national debt at the time. Teachers, by contrast, were less effective lobbyists and won almost no Federal subsidies. Silver miners, led by Sen. Key Pittman (D.-Nev.), won a subsidy that paid almost $300,000 a day each day for 14 years, but coal miners were left out.
In another example, under Pres. Herbert Hoover and Roosevelt, Illinois lobbied effectively and won $55,443,721 under the first Federal welfare grant, while Massachusetts received zero Federal dollars. Without Federal money for welfare needs, Massachusetts valiantly raised its own funds to secure what Illinois extracted from Washington. The Boston Civic Symphony repeatedly gave concerts to benefit the jobless. City officials and teachers raised money and took pay cuts. Massachusetts Gov. Joseph Ely believed that no state should receive Federal aid and that private charity was the best charity, that Federal relief ruined both taxpayers and those in need. "Whatever the justification for relief," Ely pointed out, "the fact remains that the way in which it has been used makes it the greatest political asset on the practical side of party politics ever held by an Administration." Ely added that "millions of men and women ... have come to believe almost that there is no hope for them except upon a government payroll."
Federal dollars always become political dollars, and the Democrats moved to use Federal money to gain votes at election time. In Pennsylvania, Joseph Guffey, the successful Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 1934, ran a campaign ad that said, "Compare this $297,942,173 contributed by Pennsylvania to the U.S. Treasury with the cash and credit of $678,074,195 contributed to Pennsylvania by the Roosevelt Democratic administration." Vote Democrat, Guffey and others proclaimed, and the Federal faucet will keep running. James Doherty, a New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E). Democrat, said, "It is my personal belief that to the victor belong the spoils and that Democrats should be holding most of these [WPA] positions so that we might strengthen our fences for the 1940 election." One WPA director in New Jersey--a corrupt, but candid, man--answered his office phone, "Democratic Headquarters."
If history is a guide, we have every reason to believe that, if Pres. Obama continues to institute a New New Deal, then universal health care, Federal bailouts, and jobs stimulus programs will be costly, will be politicized, and will be failures.
Burton W. Folsom Jr. is the Charles E Kline Chair in History and Management at Hillsdale (Mich.) College and author of New Deal or Raw Deal? How FDR's Economic Legacy Has Damaged America. This column is adapted from a speech delivered at a Constitutional Studies and Citizenship seminar; manuscript courtesy of Imprimis IMPRIMIS. In the first place; as, imprimis, I direct my just debts to be paid. See Item. .
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Judge Terry Lewis performed an incredibly important task throughout the court case hearing testimony and viewing documents proving that the Florida Republican Party engaged in a conspiracy to side-step Florida's voters regarding the corrupt drafting of congressional district boundary lines.
This Judge may now have to rely upon Florida's voters to take the initial steps to stop the Florida Legislators corrupt plans force this years elections to be held still using the improperly drafted electoral boundaries they illegally drew up to promote Republican candidates and incumbents running for public office.
The Republican Party knowingly dragged this court case on for as long as they could, just so they could argue one more corrupt election will not hurt Florida residents, and anyway, it is too late to stop these elections because they decided to move the timetable up by mailing out ballots to out of state voters a little early this year. Thus, the Republican Party argues, any legal remedy must wait a couple of years before corrections can be made to eradicate the damage done to fair and honest election district lines to ensure properly drawn boundaries for every elected office.
However, Florida's voters can immediately remedy the situation. We know who and how our fair election process has been corrupted. So we simply vote against everyone now in office who is running for re-election.
The Republican Party will be given a very clear and convincing message that voters will no longer sit back and allow Florida politics to stay down in the gutter where they dragged it, hoping that more voters would give up and stop voting. Fewer voters participating in local, state and federal elections just makes it so easy for conniving politicians to keep us unemployed or poorly paid, uneducated, financially distraught and lacking good and affordable health care for ourselves and our children.
My solution to this mess made by our sneaky politicians is three-fold. Vote, and bring at least one other person with me to vote. Vote everyone now in office out . . . Fire 'em all! Third, vote new people who are honest, non-partisan candidates into public office
First off, I will "double" my own personal impact on these elections by bringing someone with me to the voting booths this year who may otherwise not gone to vote. If more people brought someone else with them to vote, then many more people would actually vote this year. We can ignore those who are attempting to "buy" our elections with untraceable campaign funds, do our own in depth research on all candidates running for office, and come out in great numbers to vote, thereby settling what is more important, actual votes by real registered voters or campaign money given to politicians to buy their obedience. I believe the vote is mightier than the corrupt dollar.
Secondly, I will vote against everyone now in office (all of whom do not deserve to be re-elected) and vote for new people running for office who are honest, trustworthy, intelligent and want to serve the all people of Florida and the United States, not just the wealthy elite who keep the current crop of corrupt politicians on a short leash, doing their bidding against the interests of the rest of us, the 99% majority of American citizens.
I do not like seeing the mess the Florida Democratic Party is making of our election process, either. The Florida Democratic Party is not demanding Nan Rich to debate Charlie Crist in the race for the Governor's office. Why isn't the Democratic Party demanding that full primary debates be held, so voters can really get an idea of who the candidates are, their beliefs and public record or speeches and past life achievements and public service rendered.
I will register my protest as a voter by voting for Nan Rich during the primary elections. It is my belief that Nan Rich can not only be a better, more honest and more deserving candidate for the Democrats running against Rick Scott for Governor, but she will win the election and become a Governor that almost everyone can support, Republican, Democrat or an Independent Voter such as myself.
So I am going down to the Marion County Voter's Registration office in Ocala, Florida and changing my voter registration from "Independent Voter" to "Democrat" so I can vote in the Democratic Primary elections on August 26th.
If Florida voters do not send a clear message, during these elections and the 2016 elections, then we truly deserve the despicable sewer-dwellers we now have running the state of Florida. I am doing all I can to ensure Florida gets the best people for public office instead.
Hope to see you and your friends and family members who can vote at the voting booths this year. Let's fire the current crowd we now have, and start over again with better people in government.
Posted: 9:00 am Thursday, July 17th, 2014
Lawyers for Legislature and elections officials tell judge no "window of time" for redistricting re-do
By John Kennedy
Judge Terry Lewis performed an incredibly important task throughout the court case hearing testimony and viewing documents proving that the Florida Republican Party engaged in a conspiracy to side-step Florida's voters regarding the corrupt drafting of congressional district boundary lines.
King told Lewis that the state should not go ahead with holding elections using a map ruled unconstitutional. The plan was already used for congressional contests in 2012.
"We think this is so important," King argued. "We've already had one election with an unconstitutional map in 2012."
Republicans have far too long dissed the public. Vote 'em OUT
Looks like the unehical behavior of the republicans wil be rewarded after all. Lieing and cheating by this group has become so routine it's no wonder they have an image problem. I always considered myself a republican, now I wouldn't vote for a republican for dog catcher. I guess Christ will get my vote as the lesser of two evils.
How about a delay in the election for the affected districts and the costs be absorbed PERSONALLY by the perpetrators. This would avoid another lawsuit for the upcoming election.
Additionally, to NOT permit those who prepared the redistricting maps do so again. Otherwise, if permitted would create a "fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me" scenario for which we the people of the state of Florida are NOT stupid.


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A Message from Dean Steve Percy
Since joining in July as the Interim Dean of the Monte Ahuja College of Business, I have enjoyed meeting many of our talented faculty, staff, students and alumni and have been getting familiar with the pulse of our College. The College of Business is a vibrant community that is growing by leaps and bounds and continues to be an integral part of Cleveland State University. The Fall 2012 semester is coming to an end and we look forward to many noteworthy events and happenings in the coming months.
Global Business. Sustainability. Entrepreneurship. Healthcare. These themes are guiding us as we move through the 2012-2013 academic year, and we are developing exciting programs that will continue to enrich the College and Northeast Ohio and keep us on the forefront of innovation, research and business education.
We currently have two major searches underway – one for an Endowed Chair in Global Business and the other for a permanent Dean of the College. These two hires are critical as they will set the direction for the college and enhance its reputation for years to come. I am very committed and doing all I can to maintain and accelerate the College's momentum so that we can attract the very best candidates and prepare the ground for their arrival.
This is certainly an extremely exciting time at the College for our students, faculty, staff and alumni. My door is always open and I welcome the opportunity to meet and engage with you in order to continue to advance our College in a successful direction.
Top of Their Class
Eight graduating seniors from the Monte Ahuja College of Business stood out among their peers in both the College and University. These students achieved a top level of academic performance with GPAs over 3.80. One student, Cheryl Kemp, was the College of Business nominee for Valedictorian. Get to know these amazing students!
David BraunWhat was your major/minor? Management Information Systems
What are your plans after graduation? Continue working at my current role. Pursue an MBA after a year off.
What was your most significant accomplishment during your time at CSU? Completing my degree while working full-time.
What is your favorite part of Cleveland? Family, being close to home.
Mathieu FortinWhat was your major/minor? Accounting
What are your plans after graduation? I will be employed as a Staff Auditor at Ciuni & Panichi, a regional accounting firm located in Beachwood. My immediate goal is to obtain the four additional credits I require to apply for the CPA examinations. Following that of course is to pass the examinations and become a practicing CPA.
What was your most significant accomplishment during your time at CSU? To have been able to obtain meaningful internships which have increased my accounting knowledge and experience. Also, maintaining a good academic standing in order to graduate near the top of my class. These two factors were instrumental in obtaining post graduation employment.
What is your favorite part of Cleveland? My favorite parts of Cleveland are the art and food scenes that are so diverse around town.
Anthony GleasonWhat was your major/minor? Accounting/Finance
What are your plans after graduation? To pass the CPA exam!
What was your most significant accomplishment during your time at CSU? 3.97 GPA on all Accounting Major classes.
What is your favorite part of Cleveland? The Browns, The Tribe, The Cavs, CSU, Playhouse Square, West Side Market, Public Square, The Warehouse District, Great Lakes Brewing Co., The Rock Hall, and much, much, more...
Christina HowardsWhat was your major/minor? Accounting
What are your plans after graduation? I plan obtain my CFE and CPA certification and begin my career as an Accountant.
What was your most significant accomplishment during your time at CSU? My most significant accomplishment during my time at CSU was being awarded the Becker CPA review scholarship and maintaining a high grade point average while working a full time job and raising a family.
What is your favorite part of Cleveland? My favorite part of Cleveland is the variety of music, restaurants and culture.
Cheryl KempWhat was your major/minor? Marketing/Economics
What are your plans after graduation? After graduation, I hope to pursue my love of marketing by transitioning into a consultancy or agency based position because I love the constant excitement and new challenges that present themselves while working with a variety of clients. I would ideally love to get into an advertising agency that works with a variety of clients within the restaurant industry, so that my knowledge of operations in the area might be useful along with the marketing knowledge I've gained here at CSU.
What was your most significant accomplishment during your time at CSU? I think the balancing act of working full-time and being a full-time student was the biggest challenge that I've faced with both my academic and professional careers. Within my time at Cleveland State, however, I think I've turned out some of my best work through the opportunity to work with real clients in my Consulting and Online Marketing Strategy classes. The chance to write marketing plans for companies that have genuine marketing challenges and to know that they can really benefit from and implement the recommendations that my teams and I have put together in these projects has been very rewarding and has really pushed me to work my hardest here at CSU.
What is your favorite part of Cleveland? As a restaurant person, I love that Cleveland has become such a foodie town! I try to make an effort to try someplace new every time I go out to eat, and Cleveland definitely never disappoints me with a variety of fantastic options. I feel that I ended up in the best city I could for my college experience. Cleveland has such a variety of entertainment offerings from its professional sports teams in every major sport to its great restaurants and also breeds a variety of successful businesses, offering me plenty of opportunities to look forward to after graduation.
Biljana PetrovicWhat was your major/minor? Double major; MLR (HR track) and Organizational Leadership (Management Track)
What are your plans after graduation? I plan on starting my career and practicing HR in the healthcare field.
What was your most significant accomplishment during your time at CSU? Maintaining my GPA was my most significant accomplishment during my time at CSU. I never really worried about my grades or GPA; things just came easy to me. I didn't care if I got a B or a C. But after transferring to CSU from Tri-C, I really wanted to give it my best and earn those A's, and it definitely paid off!
What is your favorite part of Cleveland? The nightlife and entertainment.
Yelena Zinina
What was your major/minor? Accounting
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Fall Wrap Up
The Fall semester at the Monte Ahuja College of Business was a very busy one.
HR Awards
2nd Annual Real Estate Conference
Level III CFA
Said Shadie, "The CFA designation is very well received, and increases my credibility when approaching clients and peers within the industry. Additionally, being a candidate has helped me network with others in the city and to build a solid network."
CIS Cooperative Education Program
Participating in the CIS Co-Op program can be beneficial for a student's CIS career. They earn academic credit towards their degree and all Co-Op positions are salaried which can help pay for tuition. By participating in a Co-Op, students can explore different areas of professional experience and career opportunities within the CIS/IT field as well as develop and apply communication skills. Companies often use Co-Op programs to recruit full-time, entry-level professionals, so this program becomes a unique networking opportunity for a CIS students. Contact Dr. Sharen Bakke for more information.
Featured Student: Niki Zmij
At the Monte Ahuja College of Business we have some very talented students. MBA student Niki Zmij is no exception. Founder and CEO of Amplified Wind Solutions, Niki has won several small business competitions including COSE's Business Pitch Competition and JumpStart's Student Business Idea Competition and is on her way to becoming a truly successful entrepreneur. Get to know Niki!
Projected Graduation Date: August 2013
Proudest achievement so far from your time at CSU: Shortly after I began my MBA, I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Majid Rashidi, Chair of the Engineering Technology Department, and Terry Thiele, Director of Sustainable Product Strategies at Lubrizol, to commercialize Dr. Rashidi's Wind Amplification System (commonly known as the wind turbine at Progressive Field). This technology has the ability to produce up to 6 times more electricity than a stand-alone turbine. This was about a year ago, and since then I have founded a company called Amplified Wind Solutions, and we already have begun raising start-up capital.
Future plans/goals: For Amplified Wind Solutions, our near-term goal is to sell the Wind Amplification System within the telecommunications industry, as it has an expressed need for alternative power solutions. Cell tower sites are significant contributors to both operating costs and CO2 emissions, and power supply to cell sites is a key issue for network expansion in remote or rural locations, and in the event of power outages. This technology can be a sole energy source for cell tower sites, and address all of these issues.
For me personally, I want to achieve success with Amplified Wind Solutions, and continue down the path of an entrepreneur. Through this experience, I have realized how exciting and fulfilling this type of work can be. I hope to make this the first of many start-up ventures in my lifetime.
How has CSU helped you towards achieving your future goals? If it weren't for CSU, I would not be where I am today, nor would I have such a clear idea of what I can accomplish in the future. The support I have received from the faculty and administration of the Monte Ahuja College of Business has been essential to my success. Dr. Oya Tukel in particular has inspired me with her dedication and entrepreneurial spirit, and I can never thank her enough for her mentoring and guidance. Additionally, she is the one who helped make Amplified Wind Solutions a reality, as she introduced me to Dr. Rashidi and Terry.
What do you like to do when not at school? When I am not at school or working, I am rock climbing. I became really passionate about the sport about 2 years ago, and I try to take at least one big outdoor trip a year. I have climbed in several beautiful places such as Indian Creek, Utah; Yosemite National Park, California; Kentucky; and West Virginia.
2012 Hall of Fame Induction
On September 21st the Monte Ahuja College of Business inducted three alumni and one executive-in-residence into the Hall of Fame. These four individuals have all excelled in their respective industries and demonstrate the effectiveness of a business education. They serve as an inspiration to current business students and support the mission of our College. Congratulations to our newest inductees!
Ronald A. Auletta, BBA '98, MBA '01
Andrew Jackson, BBA '82
Janet L. Kramer, MBA '83
Kenneth T. Misener, Executive in Residence MBA Health Care Administration
Featured Department: Marketing
The Marketing Department at the Monte Ahuja College of Business provides cutting-edge marketing research and education to our students. The department has a balance of outstanding research and teaching faculty members. The department's highly productive research faculty have published in top marketing journals such as the Journal of Marketing, Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Public Policy and Marketing, and the Journal of Business Research.
The most important and core focus of the department is to provide superlative education to our students. Faculty members identify and select the most innovative and rigorous course materials to enrich student learning. The Department provides abundant opportunities to students for in-depth and engaged learning. Most classes offer hands-on learning experiences to students by engaging in real world marketing projects.
The Marketing Department has recently embarked on several new initiatives. These include curriculum update and enrichment and a phased introduction of exciting new courses such as Sports Marketing, Healthcare Marketing, Innovation and Creativity in Marketing, Marketing Entrepreneurship, Not-for-Profit Marketing, Social Media Marketing and Marketing Research practicum.
In addition, the Marketing Department recently established a Center for Marketing Research. The goal of the Center is to make much needed, high quality marketing research and analytics resources available to Northeast Ohio companies, as well as to provide extensive real world marketing research experience to students. Professor Ashutosh Dixit, Interim Chair of the Department of Marketing, serves as the Center Director. The Center will become a core resource to CSUs internal clients, Northeast Ohio small and medium sized businesses, not-for-profit organizations, local and federal government agencies and the Cleveland community, leading to growth in the local and regional economy. He says, "Taking ownership of our actions, being mindful of others, coupled with leveraging our skills and strengths with enthusiasm and courage, will provide us with high quality results. Engaged learning, teamwork, interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships will transform our students, faculty, stakeholders, and provide a boost to our economy."Other initiatives include a ten-day instructor-led visit to England where students conduct marketing research; instructor-led short trips to France, Abu Dhabi, South Korea, Belgium and Netherlands; an American Marketing Association (AMA) student chapter; and a Marketing Research Club for undergraduate and graduate students. The Department is steadfastly dedicated and committed to student achievement and success through high-quality research, engaged learning and selfless service.
Featured Center: ITAC
As one of our Outreach and Business Centers, the International Trade Assistance Center (ITAC) serves an important role in helping small- and medium-sized businesses grow through exporting. Program Director, Nate Ward, gives us some more details about this Center, which is funded by the Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
What are some services and upcoming events sponsored by ITAC? The International Trade Assistance Center at Monte Ahuja College of Business is part of a statewide economic development network dedicated to helping small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The ITAC helps guide companies that have an overseas sales opportunity, understand foreign markets, develop a longer term export strategy, and streamline export business practices. Our centers basically act as an auxiliary international department for SMEs. We are a standing, ready resource they can access for free at any time. In addition, we help connect businesses to various state and federal export-specific grants and services in foreign countries.
This coming spring we will host regional workshops on topics on intellectual property protection, trade financing programs, trade documentation and highlight emerging countries such as South Africa and Nigeria.
What is the ITAC's importance within the Monte Ahuja College of Business? The ITAC offers free counseling to CSU students looking to make a career in international trade, offers reduced rate admission to international business workshops, helps bring internship opportunities, at the center itself, area companies or government organizations. Additionally, the ITAC brings companies that provide graduate and undergraduate classes opportunities for business case studies.
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