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BrainDump: 101+ Things You MUST Know About Social Media For Business
SocMed Sean
General Insights About Social Media 1) If you're going to engage in social media, focus on building relationships not spamming the social-sphere with your marketing message 2) What you put into it is proportional to what you will get out of it. These should align with your overall company or brand marketing and customer service plan. A set of tactics that can be measured.
Is Your Social Media Strategy Truly Agile?
SocMed Sean
Information Technology, Sales, Research, and even Marketing organizations are adopting terms like "agile", "scrum", "sprint" and "stand-ups" into their business vernacular. Hang around any medium or large business for a while and you'll start hearing many of the same corporate buzzwords. Phrases like: Ping me if you need me! Cheers!
10 Questions You Should Ask Your Social Media "Expert", "Guru" or "Wizard"
SocMed Sean
Just ask anyone in the pharmaceutical industry how they could possibly engage in drug marketing on Twitter. If they don't have references… be cautious. 7) What is your perception of social media marketing and how will it help my in my business goals? Finding a social media professional to help you with your online activities can sometimes be a tough process. Probably not.
Social Media Ostriches – The Corporate Hypocrisy Of Blocking Employee Access To Facebook and Twitter
SocMed Sean
In addition, by allowing their employees to position themselves as thought leaders and expand their sphere of influence, they could enhance their organizations position in the market, have happier employees, and maybe…even open up some new markets that might not existed without Social Media. This same company issues laptops, email, and wireless access to all of their employees.
Social Media Marketing GPS
SMGPS will tell you the why & how to use social media for marketing, 1 tweet at a time. You'll learn essentials in digestible little spoonfuls
[Comic] Are You Really 'Doing' Social Media?
SocMed Sean
Does it align with your overall marketing or customer service strategy? Engaging in social media is significantly harder than it sounds. Some believe that social media is free , simply because it generally costs nothing to secure a Facebook page, Twitter handle, and YouTube account. So, you've registered all your social media channels, do you know what to do with them? Cheers!
The Secret Formula To Social Media Success (shhh…don't tell)
SocMed Sean
Even old-school marketers and brand managers are starting to wake up and figure out that social media isn't a passing fad, it isn't just about "cats on skateboards" and "people eating oatmeal" and that ignoring the conversation is only going to leave them further behind their competition. There is no doubt that 2012 is going to be THE year of social media.
SalesForce Marketing Cloud – The Next Step In Social Media Engagement?
SocMed Sean
Potential prospect is entered into Salesforce.com as a prospec Company users Buddy Media dashboard to deliver helpful/useful content (not marketing materials) to the prospective customer via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube or a host of other channels. Is the Marketing Cloud the next step in business social engagement? No…I haven't gone off the radar. Cheers!
Can Publicly-Traded Social Media Companies Survive?
SocMed Sean
Contrast Facebook's waning success in the market with that of LinkedIn. Working for any publicly-traded is a unique experience. During my career , I have worked for a couple of big Fortune 500 telecom companies and the challenge was always working to balance the wants and needs of the customer with the wants and needs of the shareholders. One simple word. Alignment. Just my $.02,
The Content Marketing Survival Guide: How to Navigate the Wilds of Social Media
Use this guide to inspire your creativity and ignite more successful and sustainable social media conversations
The Ironic Beauty Of Google Indexing Tweets And Why Content Marketers Should Pay Attention
SocMed Sean
So, if we can't over-optimize with keywords, what's a content marketer to do to get their article more broadly indexed in Google without stuffing a bunch of keywords and risking a penalty? Featured Humor Social Media Tech Twitter cartoon comic comic strip content marketing Google search seo social media tech guess I'm just a sucker for technological irony. giant.
Outsourcing Social Media – Is It Worth It?
SocMed Sean
Today's guest post comes from Matt Powers, who is an Internet Marketer at Blue Soda Promo , an online promotional products company. appreciate Matt taking the time to share an interesting experience he had with outsourcing social media management! In today's economy, every company is always looking for new and more cost effective means of doing business. Are they really working?
Good Or Bad – You Must Engage With Your Customers Through Social Media
SocMed Sean
Never has social media been such a brilliant marketing and customer relation tool. Today's post comes from Laura Clarke,a blogger and lover of all things social media. Laura currently works on behalf of Sentiment Metrics, a leading provider of social media management software. appreciate Laura sharing her thoughts/experiences with customer engagement via social media channels! Cheers!
Why I Just Deleted All My Pinboards From Pinterest – Hint…It's Their Terms Of Use
SocMed Sean
If I uploaded photos of my family, you could use them for your marketing purposes without my permission? I don't think so… I'm not interested in contributing content to Pinterest if you're not respectful of any copyright law at all. Pay close attention, though, to the caveat at the bottom of the article about the potential copyright issues that Pinterest is facing.
Beyond Your Borders: Promoting Your Business Internationally Using Social Media
SocMed Sean
The aptly named world wide web has opened up new methods of marketing for businesses both great and small. The benefits of localizing company websites to target foreign markets are now widely recognized ( Common Sense Advisory studies suggest an average return of US$25 for every $1 spent on localization) and many businesses now use social media platforms for domestic marketing, but very few appear to be using those platforms to promote their services abroad. Lingo24 has been helping some of the world's biggest global brands with their localization campaigns since 2001.
How to Be Social: A Social Media Manifesto
Learn the 10 worst social media marketing mistakes and how to avoid them
Why The Term "Social CRM" Is Just STUPID!
SocMed Sean
SalesForce has really gone eyeballs-deep into the Social CRM space by recently purchasing Radian6 , the leading social monitoring tool on the market. Yes…companies have been watching everything you do and everything you buy to formulate their marketing strategies. There are a LOT of idiotic corporate terms out there. Social CRM. Creepy. Let me repeat that. ALL CRM IS SOCIAL.
[Infographic] Is Your Brand Really Engaging Or Are You Just Wasting Time With Social Media?
SocMed Sean
Others just consider themselves successful if they're tweeting and posting links to their commercials and marketing materials. So, the question remains whether your brand is actually engaging with your online community or just marketing to them. Social media engagement isn't easy. It takes time, dedication, and yes…budget. blech! Cheers! –Sean.
Shifting Focus From The Traditional Marketing Funnel To Personalized Messaging Using Social Media
SocMed Sean
There's a lot of confusion about social media these days, and marketing professionals aren't making it any easier. As a result, agencies and marketing professionals are being asked more frequently by executives how they can "use social" or get social" by engaging in the social space. Take the traditional "marketing/sales" funnel as an example.
[Comic] Why Are We On Facebook?
SocMed Sean
Don't just do it because the Marketing department said so. Engaging in the social space isn't easy…and it sure isn't cheap. So, if it's so challenging and costly to participate, a lot of executives are asking why they should bother? And they are right to ask the question! Each has their own opportunities, so each can provide a variety of different results.
What Is A Social Intranet And Is It Right For My Company?
SocMed Sean
Today's article is a guest post from Karleen Murphy, A Marketing Assistant with Intranet Connections , a Business Intranet Software provider in Vancouver, British Columbia. Thanks to Karleen for sharing her thoughts on how social media capabilities and intranets can be combined to help businesses succeed! They even offer 21-day free trial of their software.
10 Surefire Ways For A Business To Fail At Social Media
SocMed Sean
Consider doing the following: 1) Think of social networking in old-school marketing terms – If you're "segmenting" or "targeting" or "profiling", you need to rethink. There are a lot of ways to engage in social media, some of them effective…some of them not. Want to fail at social media? Online social networking is no different. Really?
50+ Social Media Comics And Cartoons For Use Your Presentations
SocMed Sean
Have You Experienced A Social Media Kneejerk Old School vs. Modern Marketing Are You Jumping Headfirst Into Social Media Without A Plan? I have been publishing my social media cartoons and comics for a while now and I often get emails or tweets asking whether someone can use one of my comics in their book or presentation. Just make sure you provide that link back. Cheers! Seriously?
How I Got My Job As Director Of Social Media – Step 1: Build Experience Then Blog, Tweet, Collaborate!
SocMed Sean
First Establish Your Area Of Expertise In Communities Contrary to the popular belief of some, social media isn't really about tweeting, posting, or marketing. While the answer to the first question is simple and a resounding "No!" It isn't about demographics or profiling or campaigns. Social media is about people and relationships. Cool, eh? Cheers! –Sean.
One Suprising Way To Skyrocket Your Profile Views On LinkedIn
SocMed Sean
Having worked in social media and digital marketing for quite a while now , I often get asked questions by my clients about gaining more Twitter followers , attracting new Facebook fans or generating more subscribes to a YouTube channel. The same holds true when it comes to Web development, mobile development and marketing campaign strategies. So…there you have it. Cheers!
How I Got My Job As Director Of Social Media – Step 2: Real-Life Relationships Matter
SocMed Sean
In my previous post in this series, I discussed how blogging and tweeting were key elements to sharing my expertise on intranets. Additionally, I discussed the value of spending time outside of my "day job" exploring social networks, developing ideas about how they could be useful in business, and volunteering on the social media committee at my company. personal referral. Cool, eh?
How I Got My Job As Director Of Social Media – Step 3: Combine Talent To Deliver Business Value
SocMed Sean
Some of my team members have experience in public relations and in marketing consumer packaged goods. In the first two articles in this series, I talked about how my experience and real-life connections were important elements in getting a job interview and, eventually, an offer for a position as Senior Manager of Social Media Strategy for a digital agency here in Kansas City. Cheers!
Tech Tip: 3 Simple Things You Can Do To Improve The Backend Of Your Site
SocMed Sean
Erik is a freelance technology writer and his articles appear on various website marketing blogs. Today's guest blog post comes from Erik Gaandt, who has written this article for WhoIsHostingThis.com – see here for their iPage review results. It makes sense to start planning early; doing this will save you the trouble of a maintenance headache later on. Do you have an index?
Should Inbound Links Play An Important Part Of Your Content Marketing Strategy?
SocMed Sean
Blogs Featured Social Media content marketing inbound search seo social media social networking strategyConfused about the value of developing inbound links? Wondering whether it would be worth your while to buy inbound links from sites like Fiverr? Trying to decide whether social media links are as valuable as incoming links from other blogs? If these are questions you've been pondering, take a look at the Slideshare presentation below. Have any additional tips or thoughts? Feel free to share them in the comments! Cheers! –Sean.
Social Media Comic – Anti-Social Social Media Experts
SocMed Sean
Social media gurus who behave in anti-social practices are the slimy, smarmy used-car salesman of the digital marketing space. You know them…the social media "experts", "wizards", or "gurus" who are just too important to make time for the "little people" of the world. But they'll autograph a copy of their book for you.
Easily Turn Your Nook Color Into A Full Android Table Without Voiding The Warranty
SocMed Sean
That was until she discovered that the Nook Color didn't have access to the Android Market. Tablets were definitely THE Christmas present of 2011! With options like the iPad 2, Kindle Fire, Nook Color and Tablet, the Samsung Galaxy and a host of other offerings, consumers went tablet-crazy and electronics stores nationwide sold out. For the first week, everything was great! Cheers!
Light Bulb Moments in Marketing on Silver Arrow Tech Talk Podcast
SocMed Sean
enjoyed taking some time to talk with Silver Arrow Tech Talk host, Matt Trent, about those light bulb moments in marketing that bring ideas to life. Light bulb moments are what I call those brief flashes of inspiration that occur when we find a unique solution to a problem or "wrap our brain" around a complex concept in a way that it's applicable and meaningful to us. Check out the podcast and let me know what you think about those light bulb moments. –Sean. Featured People Tech collaboration knowledge management social media social networking
Agile Marketing in B2B
Buzz Marketing for Technology
Agile marketing increasingly is being recognized as a powerful key to content effectiveness. Breaking news creates windows of opportunities, but only if marketers are quick and smart enough to take advantage of them. On topic of agile marketing is what some have called newsjacking, which means responding quickly to news items of the day. Market trigger : We knew that the U.S.
8 Google Analytics Tricks For Marketers
The Realtime Report
8 Google Analytics Tricks For Marketers. It's good to set up filters to prevent spammers from visiting your website (subsequently throwing off your marketing data). The filter verification feature of GA can help marketers test various filters before applying them. While most digital marketing advisors place high value on traffic, what really matters are conversions.
20 Tremendous Digital Marketing Stats and Facts
Webbiquity SMM
Digital marketing budgets continue to rise, often at the expense of offline advertising spend. But digital marketers must continue to evolve practices as they strive to make their content an asset, rather than an annoyance, to prospective buyers. Spending on digital marketing is projected to increase by 12% to 15% on average. General Digital Marketing Stats. 1. combined.
Why Content Marketing Fails
Spin Sucks
Before I talk about why content marketing fails, I want to talk about Barbie. All that said, I'm not here to hold up Barbie Magazine as an example of a content marketing win. I'd argue if you're thinking about doing your content marketing in the style of Barbie Magazine , you're looking at exhibit A of why content marketing fails. This is how content marketing wins.
The Problem with Marketing Automation
Spin Sucks
Freed from the shackles of working for marketing automation companies and agencies, I can finally come clean about the truth behind the highly touted and sought after software. There are two very big ideas that are core to the pitch of marketing automation. You'll Love Marketing Automation. The post The Problem with Marketing Automation appeared first on Spin Sucks.
33 Thought-Provoking B2B Social Media and Marketing Stats
Webbiquity SMM
As noted in the 2016 B2B Marketing Trends report , B2B marketing strategies and practices are in the midst of significant change, driven by new technologies and evolving buyer expectations for more "consumer-like" experiences. These changes are affecting tactics, budgets, messaging, and metrics as illustrated in the compilation of B2B marketing facts and statistics below.
The Hottest Trends In Digital Marketing Automation
Spin Sucks
By choosing the right marketing automation software for your business, you will find success at driving leads and making sales. The post The Hottest Trends In Digital Marketing Automation appeared first on Spin Sucks. Related Stories The Problem with Marketing Automation Is Marketing Automation Cheating or Just Slightly Creepy? Mollie McDonnell has more.
Out With the Old: Rethink Your Content Marketing Strategy
Content marketing has been the lynchpin of many successful marketing strategies for the better part of a decade. However, content marketing, like marketing in general, is not something you can put on auto-pilot – unless you want to get left in the dust. The post Out With the Old: Rethink Your Content Marketing Strategy appeared first on Spin Sucks.


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Completely renovated in 2011 Casa Bella has been lovingly decorated and furnished in a minimalist yet sumptuous style. Three of the bedrooms and the lounge have air conditioning and the gardens are extremely well stocked with a variety of Mediterranean plants and shrubs. Versatile accommodation including a detached annexe and a bunk bedroom.
A gate leads to the gardens and pool area down a few steps from the off street parking for two cars. The main entrance leads from an open terrace overlooking the pool into the large lounge/dining room with comfortable sofas a large dining set with mirrored wall, air conditioning and high quality accessories. The flat screen TV provides some English channels and there is a DVD player. Wifi broadband is also available throughout the villa. Patio doors from the lounge overlook and lead to the pool and terraces. The new high quality galley style kitchen with granite worktops has a range of eye and base level units, gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer and a door leading to the pool terrace. There is a guest cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. Open plan stairs lead to the upper level with three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom has an en-suite with walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin and patio doors leading to the wrap around balcony with stairs leading down to the pool terrace. The other two bedrooms, one double and one with bunk beds with electric fan share the family bathroom with a bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. Both double bedrooms have air conditioning and the bunk room has an electric fan. On this level is also a utility room with washing machine and a door to the drying area. Outside the new larger than average 10m x 4m pool has full width Roman style steps and a pool-side shower and is surrounded by a decked terrace with high quality sun loungers and patio dining furniture. A few steps down from the pool terrace lead to the independent annexe consisting of a double bedroom with air conditioning and an en-suite with walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin. This annexe also has a small kitchenette area with a sink, fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster. The landscaped gardens are full of Mediterranean shrubs and trees and have several seating areas in both sun and shade. Overall an extremely well presented villa and highly recommended.
* Lounge and three bedrooms air conditioned
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Carmel, IN
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Alpine, NJ
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Emmerich, Germany
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1951 Studebaker Commander Sedan Classic bullet nose styling and suicide doors. This example is mostly original, and is equipped with the first-year, optional OHV V8 engine... More
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Lenexa, KS
1962 Studebaker 3/4 Ton Pick Up - 289 / 4 Speed on the Floor, 2 Wheel Drive with a RARE Factory Side Mount Spare... More
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Cape Girardeau, MO
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Seattle, WA
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West Chester, PA
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Houston, TX
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Amy Jackson to work with Nayantara and Surya?
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A little birdie tells us that Amy Jackson has been offered Surya's next film! Well, sheer luck, contacts or err… acting skills, Amy sure knows how to bag good projects. We hear that Venkat Prabhu has approached her for his next movie which stars Surya. Click here to read more


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Supply Chain Management MScAnglia Ruskin University
In Chelmsford (England)
£ 7,100 - (Rs 5,93,727)
Important information
- Master
- Chelmsford (England)
- When:
September 2017
What you'll learn on the course
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Logistics
Distribution Logistics
Shipping Logistics
Import Export
Procurement Management
IT Management
Supply and Chain Management
Supply Chain Strategy
Supply Management
Value chain
Course programme
Modules & assessmentCore modules, PG Certificate stage
- Supply Chain Strategy and Operations
- Sustainable Supply Chains
- Human Resources Management and Leadership
- Research Methods for Business and Management
- Managing Supply Chains in Practice
- Supply Chain Performance Management
- Strategic Management
- Postgraduate Major Project
- Project Management
We focus on the knowledge and skills you'll need as a purchasing, logistics and supply chain professional. Here are some of the ways we'll measure your progress:
- team exercises
- report-writing
- presentations
- restricted-time assignments
- problem-solving exercises
- development of plans and proposals
- your Major Project.
This is an 18 month programme
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Course fees:
UK & EU students, 2016/17 (per year) £7,100
UK & EU students, 2016/17 (per year part time) £3,550
International students, 2016/17 (per year) £11,200
UK & EU students, 2016/17 (per year) £7,100
UK & EU students, 2016/17 (per year part time) £3,550
International students, 2016/17 (per year) £11,200
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What is the VA Funding Fee?
Many veterans (VA) are interested in getting a VA loan, but they're confused about the terms. This is common, so rest assured that you're not alone. Luckily, there are a lot of resources out there to help you understand various loan options and terms, including the VA funding fee. While you may be exempt from the VA funding fee, it's still important to understand what it is and how it works.
The VA funding fee is the associated cost that you're charged when you get a VA loan. For the most part, VA loans are paid for by both the government and tax dollars. The VA funding fee is there to offset the loan cost. By charging this fee, VA loans can continue to waive the down payment and monthly mortgage insurance costs. The VA funding fee is paid to the Department of Veteran's Affairs.
There are some situations in which the VA doesn't charge the VA funding fee. People who are a minimum of 10% disabled are often exempt from the VA funding fee. You may be exempt if you meet any of the following requirements:
• You get VA disability.
• You're eligible for VA disability, but instead collect retirement benefits.
• You're eligible for VA disability due to a pre-discharge test and rating.
• You're eligible for VA disability, but you've either re-enlisted or been called back to active duty.
• You're a surviving spouse of a VA who died either in service or due to service-related disabilities.
Note that even if you meet the criteria above, you won't automatically get VA funding fee exemption status. You have to apply in order to claim the VA funding fee exemption. In order to prove your VA funding fee exemption, you'll need at least one of the following forms:
• Signed VA Form 26-8937.
• Copy of the VA notification that shows your disability rating.
• Retirement income documentation.
• Certificate of Eligibility, which shows that the borrower is entitled to the VA funding fee exemption, if the borrower is a surviving spouse.
If you're not exempt from the VA funding fee, it's important to understand that the VA funding fee will vary depending on the loan and other circumstances. The cost of the VA funding fee depends on several factors, including the down payment on the loan and military status. Typically, the VA funding fee is approximately 2.15% of the loan. For second-time users, the fee may be higher, usually around 3.3 percent. The reason the fee is higher the second time is because the VA has already used one loan and is assumed to have had time to save money for a down payment. The more of a downpayment there is on the loan, the lower the fee is.
The VA funding fee won't need to be paid separately; instead, it's included in the total loan amount. If you'd like to refinance an existing VA loan, you'll only have to pay a .5 percent VA funding fee. At closing, you'll be required to pay the loan in full. You can either pay it by refinancing or with cash.


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Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms
|Salad oil
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Finely chopped onion
|1 Tablespoon
|Finely chopped chives
|1 Tablespoon
|Finely chopped parsley
|2 Teaspoon
|Bay leaf
|For stuffing
|Chicken breasts
|2 , cooked
|3 Tablespoon
|Chopped green onion
|3 Tablespoon
|Black pepper
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|Tabasco sauce
|1 Dash
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|1 Clove (5 gm), peeled, halved
|Medium mushrooms
|1 Pound
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|Sour cream
|2 Tablespoon
In large bowl combine oil, onion, chives, parsley, bayleaf, cloves, pepper, Tabasco, salt and garlic.
Add mushrooms and marinate for 2 days, stirring occasionally.
Mix together the chicken which has been finely minced with the mayonnaise, green onion, salt and sour cream to bind.
Stuff mushrooms with chicken mixture and chill until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 719 Calories from Fat 600
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 68 g104.2%
Saturated Fat 4.6 g23%
Trans Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 61.8 mg20.6%
Sodium 487.6 mg20.3%
Total Carbohydrates 6 g2.1%
Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.2%
Sugars 2.6 g
Protein 24 g48.2%
Vitamin A 17.8% Vitamin C 24.5%
Calcium 4.1% Iron 10.5%
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Almost two years to the day — January 11, 2005 — was the day the Arizona Diamondbacks thought they said farewell to Randy Johnson. They traded the aging hurler to the Yankees with the hopes of getting younger, while New York looked to add to their rotation.
This week Yanks and D'backs are thisclose to finalizing a trade that will send Johnson back to Arizona. All they have to decide is who gets to use the digital MP3 player on the weekends.
It got me thinking about who Arizona received in return for the franchise's most prolific pitcher. How do they compare against the players they will pipeline to the Bronx?
Perhaps this will turn out to be an extremely profitable deal, where Arizona returns a net profit like Navin Johnson as a weight guesser. Or maybe they bought high and sold low, much like the Duke brothers and their frozen concentrated orange juice.
So I'll play the role of Clarence Beeks. Let's examine the trades. (Here's to hoping I don't get ape-raped.)
Initially, Johnson was traded in exchange for pitcher Javier Vazquez, pitcher Brad Halsey, and catcher Dioner Navarro. Oddly enough, none of those players wear the Arizona "A." Or alternatively, the Snake "D."
First, the easy line in the flow chart.
1. Halsey spent the '05 season with Arizona before being traded to the Oakland Athletics straight up for another pitcher, Juan Cruz, before the '06 season. He was once a valued arm in the Chicago Cubs system, which meant he was a deer in the headlights of ultimate failure.
Too easy. Onto the next one.
2. Navarro was promptly dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers along with two other prospects in exchange for outfielder Shawn Green. So he's, uh, 1/3 of Green. (And this experiment is officially complicated.) Green was then traded last August to the New York Mets for someone named Evan MacLane. That someone is a Triple-A pitcher who could break into the starting rotation next year. Could. But remember, we're only dealing with one-third of a AAA prospect. So I guess it's a Single-A pitcher who throws a 30-mph fastball.
And now onto the big fellas.
3. Like Halsey, Vasquez lasted a year with Arizona before he was traded. He was sent to the then-World Series champions Chicago White Sox and received pitcher Orlando Hernandez, pitcher Luis Vizcaino and outfielder Chris Young. The Snakes still have Vizcaino and Young, but Hernandez? Uh, nope.
If you're keeping score, we're up to 3 1/3 players and some kind of Cuban Duke.
3a. Hernandez was sent midseason to the New York Mets for reliever Jorge Julio, who is still with Arizona after they tendered him a contract last month. Flowchart complete.
So in exchange for Randy Johnson, over two years Arizona received:
Juan Cruz
Chris Young
Luis Vizcaino
Evan MacLane's torso
And to boomerang Randy Johnson back to the desert, they're giving away… oh this is spooky. Luis Vizcaino is one of the players. I paid attention in eighth grade algebra, and in an equation two equal variables cancel each other out. The other three players are: Ross Ohlendorf, Steven Jackson, and Alberto Gonzalez. Why an NFL running back and U.S. attorney general are in the Diamondbacks farm system I have no clue, but hey, what the heck.
Once this trade is finalized, Arizona will have effectively traded Ohlendorf, Jackson, and Gonzalez in exchange for Cruz, Young, and a wee bit of MacLane. Okay, nothing against the dude, but let's just forget about MacLane for a second. Of these six, Chris Young is by far the best prospect. Cruz is probably second, although at 28, he's not exactly a prospect anymore. The three young'uns going to the Yankees all played most of 2006 in Double-A, and all three had okay numbers.
I like the Young-Cruz-MacLane trio better than the Ohlendorf-Jackson-Gonzalez combo, not only because it's fewer letters to type, but also because I've actually heard of two of them. Of course, one of the latter three could certainly blossom in Scranton Wilkes-Barre before making a huge contribution in the big leagues. So we'll see.
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Long story short: Last year convinced my husband and me that hosting another Xmas Eve party would kill me. Or him. Or both of us. Or we'd kill his sister-in-law.
Wanting to avoid a family murder scandal (and the inevitable squabbling over who cleans up after the kill), this year we're getting out of town beforehand.
I'm kidding about killing the sister-in-law. But I'm not kidding about us getting out of town. Specifically, to Las Vegas!
But not just us two. It will be us, my sister and her husband and their three kids (21, 17,15), plus our mothers (79 and 76-- they can entertain each other and leave us younger folk alone!). The hotel is probably going to be the MGM Grand, so that's taken care of.
Here is the question: Xmastime means that the pool will be closed. We adults will be grabbing casino time as we can, but that means the kids will need things to do. What can teenage kids do in the Strip area in Vegas? The 21-year-old shouldn't have any issues. The teenagers, however....
Oh, yeah. The teenagers are both girls. So I know a partial answer: Give them maps of the Forum Shops, the shops at Bellagio, the other shopping areas on the Strip. They have cell phones, they'll call when they're hungry and/or out of money. What else is there in the Strip area?
If we go Downtown to check out Fremont Street, will there be interesting things for us all to see and do?
Any ideas for Xmas dinner (less than $50 per person)? Any general dining recommendations that are cool but won't break the bank? You advice is greatly appreciated. My husband and I travel together wonderfully-- I make suggestions, he rejects most of them, I go along with whatever he thinks will be OK, we have a wonderful time because we enjoy each other's company--, but traveling with family can be a challenge.
Thanks in advance, folks!!
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Long story short: Last year convinced my husband and me that hosting another Xmas Eve party would kill me. Or him. Or both of us. Or we'd kill his sister-in-law.
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Not trying to be a Grinch, but doesn't sound like much of a trip for your teens. There is some things to do, but after a day there gonna be bored. I don't think it's such a good idea turning two teens loose in Vegas while the adults do their thing. I suspect a lot of things will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day(shopping)
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How about you rent a car and during the day take a trip to Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, Death Valley, and/or Grand Canyon.
Hoover Dam and Red Rock Canyon could be done in half a day, Valley of Fire might be a bit longer. Death Valley is a long day trip for a quick look through and Grand Canyon would be a very long day, but doable.
Pick up sandwiches and drinks, let one or two of the adults drive the car (more if they are interested) and the folks with no interest donate to the casino profit.
A day hiking in one of the parks would leave the kids tired enough to chill with a movie while the oldies play.
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@spiro: You are of course right. However, I forgot to mention that we will probably fit in a show or two, damn the cost! We will see sights (the Mirage's Secret Garden, the fountains at Bellagio, what are we forgetting?) and do family things as well, we just need a bit of a list. We'll do the follow-up works as to what is open/closed/dark during that week.
And the kids enjoy singing, so does anyone know of a family-friendly karaoke joint? There HAS to be one...!
There IS a chance that my sister's family WON'T be coming, and it will just be me, my husband and our mothers. Which could make it easier. But a bit more aggravating (two Ladies of Certain Ages can be tough to deal with on an hour-by-hour basis). We'll still need a list of things to do.
I didn't say this would be a very easy topic! But all suggestions are appreciated. Thanks in advance again!!
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@emalloy: I'll look into your ideas. My only concerns are the amount of driving involved (Hoover Dam is strongly possible, but anything farther than that is probably not) and the weather (it will be quite cool in Vegas, as I recall from the last time I went there for Xmas-- with my mom!).
We shall see. And we all may have our cars, so options are somewhat open. Thanks!
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Red Rock Canyon is less than an hour from Vegas.
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For dining options, the brunch buffet at The Cosmopolitan is amazing. So much food, of every type.
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We often fly into Vegas when we are headed to a National Park in the area. We did stop at Red Rock Canyon en route to Death Valley and it was a nice suprise.
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Big change in plans: Now it looks like it will be me, my husband and our mothers-- no sister, brother-in-law and kids in tow.
This makes it easier, doesn't it?
Now our only worries will be cigarette smoke (three of us are ex-smokers and we REALLY don't want to fall back into the habit, like we all did during our wedding!) and too much liquor (we're not sloppy drunks, but...).
We will probably do a Cirque show (Mystère, more likely than not), and we'll look for other shows that won't be dark during Xmas week. Maybe we'll take our moms to one of those drag shows-- that would be a hoot, wouldn't it?!
If anyone else has suggestions, chime in. Thanks in advance!!
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When you run out of things to do with the teens , take them to the Pinball Museum on Tropicana. It,s free and there are tons of vintage pinball games to play. The CSI experience may still be at MGM but not heard of it lately, that is really interesting.Freemont street on a weekend is quite something, but can be a bit scary when the 'interesting' people are out.
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Calories 271 Calories from Fat 118
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Total Fat 14 g21.1%
Saturated Fat 3.4 g17.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 40.6 mg13.5%
Sodium 903.5 mg37.6%
Total Carbohydrates 10 g3.4%
Dietary Fiber 0.41 g1.6%
Sugars 8.1 g
Protein 24 g47.9%
Vitamin A 8.5% Vitamin C 12%
Calcium 21.2% Iron 3.5%
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Summary: Hazel Grace has cancer. She goes to a cancer support group where other kids with cancer can go and talk about their feelings, treatment, and progress. This is where Hazel meets Augustus Waters. Augustus also has cancer, but a different form of cancer. Hazel and Augustus fall in love and go through the perils of cancer together. The novel ends in an unexpected way.
Personal Response: While I loved all of the other John Green novels, I hated this one. I had many students who loved and connected with the characters, however I did not feel that way. Hazel is so obsessed with her favorite book, and can't get over the fact that it ends. She so desperately wants to know the ending of the author and the characters in the book, that when she finally meets the author it goes very unexpected. My feeling is that when a book is done, its done. I was mad with the way this novel ended. Just because I didn't like this novel, doesn't mean that others will feel that same way, and I understand that.
Curriculum Connection: If I had a reader ask me for a good book to read, I would direct them to this one. I have seen various students fall in love with this book, so it would be a good start for those readers needing a push. The characters are so easy to connect with, so young readers would love this novel.
Since I did not particularly like Looking for Alaska, because to me it seemed a glorified "how to" on blow jobs and driving under the influence, I was surprised to find myself reading Green's newest. So glad I did. The highlight feature on my Kindle is now broken due to overuse:) Of course the age old story of teenagers with cancer has been done almost as much as the Holocaust, but never with this much voice:) I can honestly say I laughed more than I cried (and I cried quite a bit) during Hazel Grace and Augustus's tale of young love. Talk about star crossed lovers! Their story was eerily similar to that of a dear friend of mine who at the tender age of 16 lost his leg to cancer (as well as his hair, dignity at times, and self sufficiency for a while). I wonder if they have met? Needless to say I went and bought it in hardback even though I have it on my Kindle because this one is definitely a lending one.
I highly recommend this to all if for no other reason than to find out what Dom Perignon says when he invented champagne:)
I found this to be a quick and enjoyable read, although of course it was very sad in parts. The phrase 'lit up like a Christmas tree' now has new meaning for me. The two main characters are teenagers but they could well have been adults as they come across as intelligent, well read and lacking many of the insecurities of teenage years. In some ways it is the adults around them who behave as children e.g. Patrick and van Houten. The story is nicely elevated at times with references to Shakespeare and poetry.
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I commend the author for portraying a realistic view of the physical aspects of cancer and not showing the "sterilized" version of it that you usually read about or see on TV.
However, I found the constant witty, clever repartee annoying and unrealistic for any age, regardless of diagnosis or how well-read. It prevented me from becoming emotionally invested in the characters, and kept my eyes dry even though I cry easily. And the "romance" was too sappy for my taste.
Ultimately, the book was just a 2 star "ok" read for me.
Seeing Gus, the sassy charming man going from that to being utterly helpless due to his sickness gave me so much perspective on life. Illness does not define a person but it surely can change their view towards the world which is, unfortunately, not a wish-granting factory. Needless to say, I loved this book. To me, The Fault in Our Stars is like a piece of art and art isn't supposed to look pretty. Art, just like this book, is supposed to make you feel things!
"The Fault in Our Stars" is all the more heart-rending for its bluntness about the medical realities of cancer. There are harrowing descriptions of pain, shame, anger and bodily fluids of every type. [...] These unpleasant details do nothing to diminish the romance; in Green's hands, they only make it more moving. He shows us true love — two teenagers helping and accepting each other through the most humiliating physical and emotional ordeals — and it is far more romantic than any sunset on the beach.
Green writes books for young adults, but his voice is so compulsively readable that it defies categorization. He writes for youth, rather than to them, and the difference is palpable. He doesn't dumb anything down. His language is complex, his syntax adult. He freely references Kierkegaard and William Carlos Williams alongside bloody video games and action movies. Add to that a raw and real glimpse at childhood illness, and his latest, The Fault in Our Stars, may be his best book yet.
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Click here to see a list of sites who are opening their gates to welcome the wider community during National Allotments Week.
Our members support many initiatives, Hazel Grove Allotments have created an area suitable for people with restricted mobility; Newdigate Allotments in Bedworth welcome children from the local school who help out with their sensory garden and have met up with the resident beekeeper; another member in Porthcawl shares his plot with a group of people with a learning disability and helps them to cook the produce that they have grown and the internationally renowned People's Community Garden in Ipswich , which provides opportunity for all with food and leisure gardening , training courses and community events. Often sited in built up urban areas allotment sites contribute a significant amount to the health and well-being of communities and sites in rural areas are often important community hubs.
There is a general acknowledgment and rafts of academic studies that examine and highlight the importance of access to green space and gardening opportunities for everyone. However pressures to build houses, create jobs or make a profit often seem to compromise decision makers and allotment land along with other important green space is slowly being eroded and budgets being cut. A recent report commissioned by the NGS from the Kings Fund "Gardens and Health" calls for more joined up strategic thinking between government departments responsible for health, the environment, planning and local government in order to exploit the potential of all forms of gardening to support their priorities.
Karen Kenny, the National Allotment Society President would like to invite you to visit an event during National Allotment Week and experience the joy of allotments for yourselves.
"We are proud of the Allotment Movement in Britain and its continued success in offering opportunities for families to provide for themselves, whilst also being a valuable resource to diverse groups of people. Social inclusion is an important part of allotment life and there are many projects for those with both physical and mental disabilities, as well as projects which target the socially disadvantaged. We also see whole families from toddlers right up to and including Granny and Granddad enjoying working together on their plots."
The NAS aims to protect, promote and preserve allotments and we call on all those who value allotments to support us in this endeavour, we can all do our part-
- Allotment associations - protect your site, register as a community asset. Allotment Federations -keep allotments in the public eye, make sure they are mentioned in the Local Plan and lobby your councillors and MPs.
- Councils preserve and value your allotment service – it has the potential to deliver some of your public health targets.
- Plot-holders -join the National Allotment Society and support your regional allotment network to promote the allotment movement.
- Aspiring plot-holders - do not be put off by the thought of a long wait – sign up for a plot now; without waiting lists allotment authorities cannot assess demand.


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BEAUFul Pro Artists Seem to FOrget SHe IS A beauty ANd brainy Yea hope she has ON a HIgh number sunscreen. Babs and Dick FORever!
Nice job of bringing teen!Babs straight up to date in the second decade of the 21st Century. All I can say is that I hope Jim doesn't ever see this picture because it might be all that it takes to finish him off!
Nice job adding Dick in the background for comic relief.
Nice job adding Dick in the background for comic relief.
I think Robin is having a wipeout because he was distracted by Babs in the swimsuit.
hey, i really love it!! wonderfull work here
I would so wear that....and I'd carry Robin around with me too. hahah. It's very creative!! Who's going to be the next America's Top Model???.....hmm....
Lol thanks
And Merry Christmas to you!
And Merry Christmas to you!
Happy early New Year to you, as well! Well...there's only three hours and forty-two minutes left of 2009. Are you going to party for for the new year?
Ah yes I was in Boston for the new year. It snowed in the morning which left a lovely whiteness over the whole city. We mostly just wandered around, visited museums and shops and such and then hung out in the park at night and went to a few bars for funzies
But overall I'd say it was pretty uneventful.
But overall I'd say it was pretty uneventful.
Aww...oh well. Boston? I want to visit it someday... I love it when it lightly snows and everything is just super white; it's so beautiful.
Very cute..hope she has sunscreen on though. Redheads burn easily
Her shorts are adorable, I think I'd wear them.
Very cute indeed! I love Robin in the background too!


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Reduce The Risk of Fire
It is our mission to reduce fire-related emergencies at the University through oversite, inspection, and education. Many such emergencies are caused by a lack of knowledge in fire safety and fire prevention. Learn the risks posed by the chemicals you use in your laboratory, and take appropriate precautions:
- Use chemicals from properly-labeled containers (e.g.: those using the NFPANational Fire Protection Association 704 Standard), and consult a chemical's MSDSMaterial Saftey Data Sheet when available.
- Keep containers of flammable chemicals tightly closed when not in use.
- Use flammable liquids under a fume hood to prevent the build-up of ignitable vapor/air mixtures and to keep you from inhaling poisonous gases.
- Use special care when handling liquids with flash points below 100°F / 38°C (Flammability 3) as they can increase the risk of fire in an otherwise normal laboratory environment.
- Avoid placing ignition sources (e.g.: flames, sparking equipment, hot materials) near flammable liquids. Replace open flames with electric heaters whenever possible.
- Ground any equipment that can produce a static spark.
- Contact Fire & Life Safety to learn the additional safety measures you must use when heating flammable/combustable liquids at or above their flash points.
- Read the Compressed Gases/Cryogens section of the Chemical and Hazardous Materials Safety Manual (PDFPortable Document Format File, 446KB) to learn about the special fire hazards presented by compressed or liquefied gases.
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Corridors and Exits
All University laboratories are built to meet the Uniform Building Code and the NFPANational Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code exit requirements for corridors, stairs, doors, etc… This allows you to evacuate quickly and safely in an emergency; it also allows rescue workers to get to you quickly in the event that you're unable to move. To keep our evacuation routes open and usable:
- Keep corridors free from obstructions.
- Do not store flammable or combustible chemicals in corridors.
- Never block nor wedge open a corridor door.
- Keep exit doors fully accessible and free of obstructions. This includes the floor on both sides of an exit door.
- All holes made in walls and floors (e.g.: for pipes, for electrical conduits, for wiring, or for ducts) must be properly sealed with University-approved fire-stopping materials.
Storage Cabinets
Store flammable or combustible liquids (including waste solvents in quantities over ten gallons) inside University-approved flammable liquid storage cabinets. Place these cabinets where they can't obstruct your exit in an emergency.
Safety Cans
Do not modify safety cans.
They are specially constructed to make both dispensing chemicals and collecting waste much safer: Safety cans are built from stainless steel or tin. Both the filling and pouring spouts are protected with a spring-loaded cap and a flame arrestor. The double-perforated surface of the arrestor keeps flames from entering the can.
Refrigerator Storage
Store flammable liquids and explosives inside University-approved refrigerators, designed for this purpose, when you must refrigerate these types of chemicals. Clearly identify such refrigerators using labels provided by Fire & Life Safety.
Do not store these types of chemicals in standard refrigerators. Commercially-available, domestic refrigerators contain a variety of ignition sources, including light bulbs, switches, temperature controls, standard plugs, motor-starting relays, thermal-overload devices, and frost-control heater strips.
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Building Inspections
We are responsible for inspecting all University buildings to ensure they comply with applicable fire safety codes and life safety codes. Fire & Life Safety notifies the responsible department when we find a violation, so it can be corrected. Along with the University Police, we investigate any fire that happens on campus, both to discover its cause and to determine how it can be prevented from happening again.
You can help keep your building safe by staying aware of hazards such as:
- The improper use of extension cords.
- The improper use of smoking materials.
- The improper storage of flammable materials.
- The use of corridors for storage.
Please contact Fire & Life Safety when…
- You have any questions about the fire safety or life safety of your building.
- There has been a fire in your work area and we (or the University Police) have not yet investigated it.
- You notice anyone creating a fire hazard or life safety hazard, e.g.: setting fires, tampering with fire alarms, etc… (You can also contact the University Police).
- You have any questions on this topic or need training on this topic.
Design Review
Facilities Management (FMFacilities Management), EH&S, and each University department are responsible for ensuring that every facility at UT Dallas complies with applicable design, construction, and remodeling safety codes for that type of facility (e.g.: dormitory, laboratory, lecture hall, etc…) FMFacilities Management/EH&SEnvironmental Health and Safety carry out inspections, review plans, and communicate with both regulators and University officials to make sure we have safe facilities.
In the design stage, every area of a facility must be given an occupancy classification consistent with how it will be used. This ensures that a facility will be constructed with all the features it needs to be compliant with the safety codes for its class. Such features may include:
- Fire separation walls, floors, ceilings, and doors.
- Fire alarm systems.
- Fire suppression systems and fire dampers.
- Illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting.
- Emergency showers and eye washes.
Please contact EH&S at the design stage if you need to change the way any area in your facility will be used, as such changes require our approval.
Facilities Management provides estimates for both remodeling and construction projects. FMFacilities Management coordinates with EH&SEnvironmental Health and Safety on every project to review its compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations that apply to life safety.
When a project encounters a practical difficulty in carrying out the letter of a code, regulation, or standard; FMFacilities Management/EH&SEnvironmental Health and Safety may allow for a modification on a case-by-case basis, so long as the intent and purpose of that standard is maintained. No modifications that lessen a structure's fire-protection or structural integrity will be allowed. All modifications will be documented in the FMFacilities Management/EH&SEnvironmental Health and Safety project file.
Fire Alarm System
Fire Alarm Tests
We test our fire alarm system at least once a year.
Unlike a fire drill, you do not need to evacuate your building during this test. The first part of the test causes all fire alarm bells and horns to sound, and usually lasts about 3-5 minutes. The second part of the test is silent. If you notice a bell or horn that does not sound off during the test, please contact us or speak directly to the EH&SEnvironmental Health and Safety staff conducting the test.
Any part of the fire alarm system that fails this test is given the repair it requires as soon as possible.
Fire Alarm System Specifications (PDFPortable Document Format File, 194KB)
The University fire alarm system is continuously monitored by a Tyco SimplexGrinnell information management system (IMSInformation Management System). This IMSInformation Management System operates on a fiber optic loop connected to every building fire panel on the Richardson campus. All 52 of UTD's buildings have primary reporting to the University Police and secondary reporting to EH&S and Emergency Management. 46 of 52 buildings have a Class A reporting loop for redundancy via a Simplex Grinnnell IMSInformation Management System fire system network. 6 of 52 buildings have Class B reporting via class B fiber optics or a Digital Alarm Communication Transmitter ƔDACTDigital Alarm Communication Transmitter), due to non-network hardware or distance constraints (south campus). Fire & Life Safety overseess over 25,000 alarm initiating and indicating devices, over 1,000 portable fire extinguishers, and 38 buildings with fire sprinkler systems, as well as 14 special hazard systems.
Sprinkler System
Fire sprinklers are an important part of the fire protection system in all University buildings. They are sensitive to rising temperatures, and when triggered, spread water to both suppress a fire and keep it from spreading, as well as activating the fire alarm. Water from our fire sprinklers can leave behind oily stains on anything it contacts.
As with our fire alarms, our fire sprinklers are checked on a regular basis.
Fire sprinklers can be damaged when bumped, or when something is hung from the sprinkler head or sprinkler pipe. Repair costs for damaged sprinklers are paid by the responsible department.
Fire Drills
We run fire drills at least twice a year in student housing, and at least once a year for all other University buildings. Fire drills help you become familiar with:
- The sound of a fire alarm.
- Emergency exits.
- Evacuation procedures.
You will be expected to treat any fire drill as if it were a real fire and to evacuate when you hear the alarm.
Evacuation Floor Plans (ZIPZIP Archive, 4.11MB)
Fire Extinguisher Training
Classroom / Hands-On Training
Often your best option in a fire is to just evacuate and call for help, but sometimes using a fire extinguisher is a good option. Fire & Life Safety offers fire extinguisher training. Our class teaches:
- How to decide whether using a fire extinguisher is the right option.
- What type of fire extinguisher to use against different types of fires.
- How to properly use a fire extinguisher.
Please contact Fire & Life Safety to schedule a training session.
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This is not just kid stuff: Shrek, the ogre hero of the Shrek movie franchise, will have his future adventures in A Land Far Far Away from cable television, namely on the Internet subscription service Netflix..
And, thanks to the new deal announced Monday between Netflix and DreamWorks Animation, Shrek will be joined by many new and old animated friends from the big and small screens.
That is, the agreement doesn't just cover rights to current big-screen DreamWorks franchises like Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda. Thanks to the animation company's recent acquisition of the huge Classic Media Library, it also includes Rocky & Bullwinkle, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Lassie, Mr. Magoo, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
In all, DreamWorks Animation is committing to creating 300 hours of new programming for first run on Netflix. Few specifics were offered immediately, though a Shrek series is considered a given. DreamWorks also will create an original first-run Netflix series called Turbo: F.A.S.T., based on a movie that is scheduled for theatrical release next month.
If some of the other names listed above seem a bit long in the tooth for the Internet era, you should know that DreamWorks' scheduled theatrical releases for 2014 include a movie featuring Mr. Peabody and Sherman, who were created for Rocky and Bullwinkle in its "Improbable History" segments, which first aired between 1959 and 1964.
Thanks to a separate, earlier deal between the two companies, DreamWorks theatrical movies will bypass cable television for their first home video showings. The initial worldwide showings belong exclusively to Netflix, starting next year with video rights to The Croods.
The price was not disclosed, but this is believed to be the biggest content agreement ever for Netflix—surpassing its big-bucks splashes on two other exclusives, a new season of cult favorite Arrested Development and the political satire House of Cards.
So, here's the burning question for families with children: Would you rather park the kids in front of Nickelodeon, or just hand over your Netflix login information, given that the average cable television subscription costs about $70 per month, and a Netflix subscription costs $7.99 a month?
Stock investors didn't have to overthink that one. Netflix rose more than 7% on Monday, after the deal was announced, closing at more than $229. It has risen 148% so far in 2013, making it the best performer in both the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq-100.
DreamWorks Animation rose more than 4% to close at $23.74. The agreement is seen as a good move for the studio, making it less dependent on the box office receipts of its usual two big theatrical releases a year.
(DreamWorks has licensed three of its characters to Nickelodeon, and produces a series based on How to Train Your Dragon for Time Warner's Cartoon Network.)
On a very good day for Wall Street, the cable companies didn't exactly tank. Comcast stock rose 0.86% on Monday, closing at $40.08. Time Warner, which owns HBO as well as the cable company, rose 0.82% to close at $57.94. Verizon lost 0.7%, closing the day at $50.71.
This is not to suggest that the trend towards "cutting the cord" on cable television will suddenly reach critical mass because Shrek is on Netflix. That movement began years ago, and continues slowly. Between 2010 and 2012, the cable providers lost about 2.3 million subscribers out of a then-total 41.5 million customers.
But Netflix and its rivals, like Amazon.com, Google, YouTube and Hulu, are hitting big cable where it hurts: with the younger audience.
Its strategy starts with toddlers and marches on through programming for young adults, who'd rather "binge-watch" a series than tune in when it's scheduled on television.
In addition to the DreamWorks deal, Netflix is picking up the first video rights to new films from The Walt Disney Company and its Pixar division when a current deal with cable channel Starz expires in late 2016.
Yup. That means Netflix subscribers, not cable subscribers, will find out what happens to the Star Wars franchise, now that it is in Disney's hands.
The obvious downside is that all of this is going to be very expensive for Netflix, and for its biggest rival, Amazon.
Amazon recently got the rights to a batch of Viacom programming, including MTV and Comedy Central as well as Nickelodeon programming. Rights to at least some of that content, including the children's favorite Dora the Explorer, previously belonged to Netflix.
In February, after the House of Cards series launched, the magazine GQ suggested that Netflix was becoming "a supercharged HBO" better suited for the times we live in. That is, GQ explained, "a seamless, multi-device on-demand world, a place where services like Netflix will be so fat with content that the idea of paying a $150 monthly cable bill for a bundle of unwatchable crap will seem as quaint as a gathering around the Sony Trinitron with Ma and Pa on Tuesday at 8 p.m. for All in the Family."
Ted Sarandos, chief content officer for Netflix, appeared to have a more modest objective: "The goal is to become HBO faster than HBO can become us," he said.
Oddly, HBO doesn't seem to be even trying to be Netflix.
This story was originally published on Minyanville.
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Derby pair Jamie Walker and Lewis Stevenson banned after bust-up
HEARTS winger Jamie Walker and Hibs midfielder Lewis Stevenson have both been hit with two-match suspensions after their Edinburgh derby bust-up.
Walker was pulled up by SFA compliance officer Vincent Lunny through disciplinary rule 200 – covering violent conduct – for attempting to headbutt Stevenson.
That ugly flashpoint came after Walker had reacted furiously to being stamped on by the Hibs player near the end of Sunday's Championship match.
Stevenson, 26, has also been pulled up under the same rule for the stamping offence.
It was all part of a fiery Tynecastle clash which saw Hearts striker Osman Sow and Hibs midfielder Scott Robertson sent off as the Jambos secured a 2-1 victory.
Neither club will contest the charge, which means Walker will be missing when Hearts visit Championship rivals Livingston in the Petrofac Training Cup tonight.
The 21-year-old will also sit out the away game against Raith Rovers in the Championship on Saturday.
Stevenson will be suspended for Hibs' home match against Falkirk in the league this weekend and for Dumbarton's visit to Easter Road in the League Cup on Tuesday.


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One of the first things that pops out to the prospective buyer about Alison McCormick's latest listing is the family room that seats forty people.
Knowing McCormick, she could fill the room to overflowing. The SoCal native was recently featured in Newport Beach Magazine as the rep for a luxury property on her home turf. It's no wonder McCormick managed to catch the publication's attention: the veteran agent has been licensed since 1977 and has built her career on one of the central Teles tenets: above and beyond personal service to every client, and deep knowledge and professionalism blended with a warm and human touch.
The knowledge of her market is likely what led her to her latest property at 436 Snug Harbor Road in Newport Beach. Directly adjacent to the 40 person living room is the six bed, eight bath home's real secret weapon: a great kitchen built for those who love to cook. Featuring a 48-inch Viking cooktop (that's four of the feet in this 5800 square foot home across which one could sprawl), a walk-in pantry, an enormous center island and, perhaps most exciting of all, a brick-lined, refrigerated wine cellar.
Of course, just because you have access to a great kitchen doesn't mean you always have to use it. Part of the draw of the $4.195 million home is the Cliffhaven neighborhood in Newport Beach. Nearby, one has access to world class pizza at Pizzeria Mozza. A bit further up the road is Newport Beach mainstay the Rusty Pelican, an upscale but casual and comfortable steak and seafood standby with amazing views. If one was thinking of getting that wine cellar stocked, there's the Winery Restaurant right next door, with an expansive list of global wines, ready to be enjoyed on site alongside their amazing view, or at home, at 436 Snug Harbor, at yours.


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