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Radio Choklate, the FM radio venture from the house of Sambad Group in Orissa, claims to have become a self sufficient FM station after just two and a half years of its launch in 2007. One of the reasons for this is that Radio Choklate has managed to rope in a large number of local advertisers as 70 per cent of its advertising revenues come from them.
However, Radio Choklate has not ignored national advertisers and has advertisers like Tata Docomo, Idea Cellular and Reliance Mobile on board.
With the FM station now becoming self sufficient, it aims to reduce the impact of high broadcasting fees, music royalty fees and other infrastructural costs, which for long had been bleeding the FM station. Radio Choklate also aims to tackle the music royalty issue by creating its own music and video content.
Eastern Media Ltd now owns Sambad, a 25-year old Oriya daily, it also owns Kanak TV and has only recently launched an Entertainment Division, which provides video content, movies and even songs, thus the FM station is eyeing 360 degree integration. Radio Choklate aims to break even in six months to one year.
In terms of programming line-up, Radio Choklate airs 'Rang Manch', which is more or less like an opera (live performance). It also airs 'Choklate Gupshup', an evening talk show, besides airing a show on storytelling. Radio Choklate also boasts of 24x7 RJing.
In conversation with exchange4media, Monica Nayyar Patnaik, Director, Eastern Media Ltd, said, "The next few months this year and in 2010 we aim to make activation and event a profitable business, there will be an increased effort on innovative content and we hope that the music royalty issues and the broadcasting fees are all sorted out. We are eagerly waiting for the launch of FM Phase III and believe that the sooner it is launched, the better it will be."
She further said, "Becoming self sufficient will help us include more innovation and make it easier to handle the FM station business wise. For instance, it will certainly help increase our revenues. Above all, it will help boost our morale and devote our energy in other areas of development as well."


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Questions arise every year regarding effects of seed size and shape on plantability, germination, and yield potential. Following manufacturers' recommendations and considering tools to enhance plantability can help limit the risk of poor plantability. If plantability concerns related to seed size are managed properly, the effect of seed size should not significantly affect yield potential under most conditions.
Corn seed size or shape is not related to genetic yield potential. Research to evaluate the effect of corn seed size on yield potential has been conducted several times. A study from 1937 resulted in the same basic conclusions of several more recent studies: seed size does not affect yield potential under normal planting conditions1. There are always exceptions to normal conditions. To understand the effect seed size may or may not have on yield potential, it is important to: 1) understand how seed size is determined, 2) examine how it might affect emergence and early growth, 3) understand the importance of proper planter settings, and 4) know management techniques that may be used to help improve plantability of various seed sizes with different types of planters.
Seed sizes from hybrid production will vary field to field, and year to year due to many factors. These include specific hybrid characteristics, parent tendencies, and growing conditions, especially during the pollination and fill period. Seed from a single ear falls into many size/shape categories. Large rounds usually come from the base of the ear, flats from the center, small flats and small rounds from the tip (Figure 1). Plateless seed usually comes from the base or the tip.
Effect of Endosperm Size in Different Field Conditions. There have been minor differences in emergence noted under adverse planting conditions. Large seed can have slightly decreased emergence rates in dry soil conditions as the amount of moisture needed for germination and emergence is relative to the size of the seed. Small seed can have slightly decree seed emergence in cool or crusted soils, as the amount of energy needed in those situations may exceed the amount stored in the endosperm. It has also been reported that differences in early growth related to seed size are not apparent by tasseling or soon after1. Even with the potential effect on emergence and reduced early vigor, the effect of seed size on yield potential was not significant if harvest populations were similar1.
Effect of Processing on Emergence and Vigor of Different Grade Sizes. All Monsanto seed sold to our customers goes through cleaning, processing, and quality testing, which includes germination and vigor tests. While some seed sizes and shapes may be more susceptible to mechanical damage during cleaning and processing, the sample for germination and vigor tests is taken after all of the cleaning and processing is complete. All seed, regardless of grade, is subject to the same industry leading quality standards in place at Monsanto. See page 2 for some basics of germination testing.
This is the area where seed size and shape does matter. Planter settings should be adjusted for intended population and accurate singulation. When set properly for the seed size, a planter can more accurately singulate and deliver seed. Planters that are not properly adjusted to seed size can deliver excessive numbers of doubles, triples, or skips, and can reduce grain yield potential by 3 to 10 bushels per acre2. Populations that are under the desired stand count increase the risk of not producing maximum yield potential.
Vacuum Planters in General. Depending on if the planter is equipped with cell or flat disks, adjustments can be made to the vacuum pressure, cell size, and seed singulation devices that can affect plantability. Additionally, the use of talc or graphite can help improve seed flow and drop. When planting small seed, consider increasing the talc or graphite rate to account for the increased surface area with small seed. The importance of talc or graphite increases with high rates of seed treatments and/or humid conditions. Mixing the talc or graphite well throughout the hopper or tank can help provide adequate coverage. Another component to examine regardless of disk type is the way the disk is adjusted relative to the meter housing. Having the disk rub the housing with light contact can help improve singulation, reduce seed damage, and help load the planter drives, improving their consistency.
Vacuum Planters with Cell Disks. Historically, cell disks were standard with several vacuum planters. Seed is partially held in place by the cell and partially by the vacuum pressure. To aid plantability, different cell sizes and vacuum pressures can be combined to fit a given seed size and shape. Running a disk with cells that are on the larger end of the acceptable range for a given seed size may increase the potential for doubles, even if the vacuum pressure is on the lower side of the acceptable range. Additionally, running low vacuum pressures increases the risk that seed could be shaken off of the disk when planting over rough ground, resulting in increased skips. A preferred tactic is to use a disk with cells that are on the smaller end of the acceptable range and running vacuum pressures on the higher end of the acceptable range. The latter option helps reduce doubles as well as skips.
Vacuum Planters with Flat Disks. Recently, the adoption of the flat disk has increased as they are less sensitive to various seed sizes and shapes, thereby providing more consistent plantability with less need to adjust vacuum pressure. Two examples of flat disks include the John Deere® ProMAX 40 Flat and the eSet® system from Precision Planting. Generally there is an additional component or two that is needed for singulation when using flat disks. The ProMAX 40 Flat disk requires a double eliminator and a knock-out wheel. The eSet system uses a non-adjustable singulator. While there are differences between the systems, they both greatly reduce the need to adjust vacuum pressure to account for seed size and shape variations, thereby improving the plantability of various seed sizes and shapes versus cell disks4. Please note that flat seed disks may need a slightly different working environment than cell disks. New flat disk users may benefit by visiting their equipment dealer for inspection and testing of their seed meters.
Finger Pick-up Planters. Planter speed is a major component of calibration and accurate seed placement. Planting at speeds faster than recommended in the owner's manual may result in poor seed singulation and placement, which can adversely affect yield potential. Likewise, planting at speeds lower than the recommended range may result in a lower than intended population. Simulated planter speeds for the plantability studies conducted at Waterman were 5.5 miles per hour. Keeping a finger pick-up planter well maintained is a good way to help minimize planting errors. Some items to evaluate and adjust to manufacturer's specifications include:
Overall, seed size does not affect genetic yield potential. Having a planter set properly can improve the opportunity to achieve an optimal stand by minimizing skips, doubles, and triples. Focusing on genetic yield potential, seed quality, increasing populations, and identifying planter settings that optimize plantability is helpful in increasing yield potential.
Warm Germination Test. A standardized Warm Germination test was established by the Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA). The Federal Seed Act requires seed companies to report these Warm Germination Scores for all seed lots. Since all seed is tested using the same standardized testing procedures, a 95% Warm Germination score means the same thing, regardless of which company, lab, or seed regulatory agency conducted the test.
Contrastingly, Cold Germination or "Vigor" tests are not required for compliance with state and federal seed law, nor is there a standardized test across the seed industry. Many companies, universities, and independent seed testing labs have developed and implemented various forms of Cold Germination tests to help establish and differentiate the quality of their seed beyond the legal testing requirements. Monsanto has developed and deployed a proprietary, internal vigor (Cold Germination) test in an effort to better predict emergence potential across environments. The results of this test are used internally as an integral part of the quality management system to help provide only the highest quality seed to our customers. This information is not shared outside of the quality review team, as the scores generated by the test are ultimately irrelevant in the context of other tests. For example, an 85% test result from the proprietary test Monsanto utilizes may be an equivalent or better indication of stress emergence than a 90% test result from a different, less rigorous test. Unfortunately, even if all of the variables were fully understood for each testing procedure, making a comparison of results across the tests could be misleading since it would be based on making various assumptions. The bottom line - there is no way to know the actual difference between Cold Germination scores from various testing sources in the absence of an industry standard.
Similar to a Cold Germination test, there is not a procedure standardized across the industry for the "Saturated Cold Germination" test. Therefore, testing procedures and test results are likely to vary by lab.
Monsanto has a great deal of confidence in the Cold Germination test utilized internally. The validity of this test has been proven across millions of acres for numerous seasons. That being said, germination scores are only indicators of potential and not absolute measures of performance. They are the best indicators available to predict the experience a grower will ultimately have when seed is planted; however, they are not perfect and there will always be exceptions. Monsanto takes seed quality very seriously and strives to deliver the most consistent, highest quality seed a farmer can buy.
At the Monsanto Seed Technology Center in Waterman, Illinois, plantability tests have been conducted to provide planter-setting recommendations for seed lots. The results of the tests conducted are represented in terms of percent singulation, which is the percentage of single seeds that are released by the seed meter at the proper time. If the seed sensor detects two seeds, where only one should be, then it is called a multiple. If the seed sensor detects nothing, where a seed should be, then it is considered a skip. Therefore, percent singulation is calculated by taking 100% properly timed single seed drops and subtracting the percent multiples and percent skips.
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1 Elmore, R. and L. Abendroth. April 8, 2005. Do corn kernel size and shape really matter? Crop Watch Newsletter. University of Nebraska-Lincoln.2 Nielsen, R. 1996. Seed size, seed quality, and planter adjustments.3 Shillington, S. Senior Sales and Service Representative for Planters. John Deere Seeding Group. Moline, Illinois. October 22, 2010.4 Monsanto data. 2011. Brian Urban, Waterman, IL. Seed Technology Center.
The graphs above present singulation data from the Monsanto Seed Technology Center in Waterman, Illinois for vacuum or finger pickup planters and various seed sizes and shapes. Vacuum planter units represented in the data include Case IH ASM, John Deere® Pro-Series XP with ProMAX 40 disk, John Deere® MaxEmerge™ with cell disk, Kinze® EdgeVac® with cell disk, and the eSet® flat disk from Precision Planting. Finger pickup units from John Deere®, Kinze®, and Precision Planting are represented in the data. The finger pickup units were calibrated for larger seed, therefore the data for smaller seed sizes and shapes are not presented. Simulated planter speed was 5.5 miles per hour. (Data collected using seed harvested in 2004 through 2010 for planting seasons in 2005 through 2011, respectively.) Individual results may vary, and performance may vary from location to location and from year to year. This result may not be an indicator of results you may obtain as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible.


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City Union Bank is an Indian bank. Previously it was called The Kumbakonam Bank Limited and was incorporated as a limited company on 31 October 1904. The bank in the beginning preferred the role of a regional bank and slowly but steadily built for itself a place in the Delta District Thanjavur. The first Branch of the Bank was opened at Mannargudi on 24th January 1930. Thereafter, branches were opened at Nagapattinam, Sannanallur, Ayyampet, Tirukattupalli, Tiruvarur, Manapparai, Mayuram and Porayar within a span of twenty five years. The Bank was included in the Second Schedule of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, on 22nd March 1945. The Bank celebrated its Golden Jubilee on 14th November, 1954 at Kumbakonam under the Presidentship of Shri.C.R.Srinivasan, Editor, 'Swadesmitran' & Director, Reserve Bank of India. In 1957, the bank took over the assets and liabilities of the Common Wealth Bank Limited and in the process annexed to it the five Branches of Common Wealth Bank Limited at Aduthurai, Kodavasal, Valangaiman, Jayankondacholopuram and Ariyalur. In 1963, Shri. R. A.Venkataramani Iyer took charge as the Chairman of the Bank which position he held up to 1969.
The Official site of City Union Bank is www.cityunionbank.com . All the information related to bank can be gained visiting the site. The Bank provides Online Banking also. Candidates can know about the policy and services of the bank from the official site and also those candidates who are applying for the vacancies released by City Bank can download their respective Admit Cards a week before the commencement of exam.
The City Union Bank Ltd. is always looking for Talented, experienced and Desire Banking candidates for work with the Bank. The Bank provides a friendly but challenging work environment. Even as you keep contributing to the achievement of the Bank's corporate goals, there will be adequate scope for self-development along the way. If you want to be part of this one big family you must opt for City Union Bank.
Branch Managers
Qualification : Must possess comprehensive knowledge of Consumer Banking products (CASA, FD, Insurance, Investments) and also have an in – depth exposure to Banking Operational Processes.
Desired Qualification – MBA (with specialization in Finance /Marketing)
Age : Not more than 35 years of age
Experience : 6 – 9 yrs in the Banking industry.
Relationship Manager
Minimum Qualification : Graduation in any stream from a recognized University.
Age : not more then 30 yrs of age
Experience : 3 – 5 yrs
Sales Executive
Qualification : Graduation in any stream from a recognized University.
Experience : 0 – 5 years
Age : 25 years – 28 years
Bank Clerk
Qualification : Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
Age : Not below 21 years and not above 30 years
Probationary Officers(PO)
Qualification : Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
Age : Not below 21 years and not above 30 years.
Junior Officer
Qualification : Graduates from Recognized University with minimum experience of four years in Banking in Clerical Cadre and preferably with JAIIB/CAIIB qualification.
Age : Not below 21 years and not above 35 years.
Officers in MMG
Qualification : Graduates from Recognized University with 15 years of experience for Officers in MMG post in the Legal Department of a Bank / Financial Institution.
Age : Age limit should not exceed to 40 years.
|Job Title
|City Union Bank Salary
|Junior Officer
|Assistant Manager
|Scale I Officer
Being its a nationalized bank, CUB always follows the IBPS (Institute of Banking Personal Selection) exam marks.
Aptitude Test : The Aptitude test will be be of 2 hrs and will be administered online. The test will assess the proficiency of candidates in the areas of :
1. Logic and Reasoning Skills
2. English Language Skills
3. Quantitative/ Numerical ability
4. Personal Assessment
Group Discussion & Personal Interview:
Based on case studies, the group discussions are mainly conducted to judge applicants on their analytical thinking, approach to hypothetical building around business situations and the ability to break down complex problems to arrive at simple solutions. All applicants are expected to go through the interview round, which is the final step in the selection process.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
- Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation – school level maths, basic charts and tables
- Logical Reasoning – puzzles, analytical and critical reasoning
- English Language – school level grammar, English comprehension
- General Awareness – GK and current affairs
- Computer Awareness – computers, applications, internet
Exam Pattern for PO,Clerk & Officers post
|Sr. No.
|Test Name
|Max Ques.
|Max Marks
|Timings: 02 Hours
|General Awareness Paper
|Quantitative Aptitude
|English Language
|Computer Knowledge
|Total Marks
Note : Candidates have an option to give exam in the following languages that is Hindi and English. There is also negative marking of 0.25 marks as punishment on every incorrect answer means on each four incorrect answer a mark will be deducted from the sum of scoring marks.
Candidates fulfilling all the eligibility criterias as mentioned in the notification can apply for the vacancies released by City Union Bank.
Candidates can take the help of exam pattern for their preparation. Nowadays many coaching centres are providing Bank Coachings. Candidates can join these Coaching centres for their preparation for bank exams. It is advisable to do the basics first. These can be done from class 10 books. After this, start doing section tests, from Reasoning, Maths, English, etc. Try to get a good score in each section. After that, do some full-length tests which contain all the sections, within the stipulated time. Candidates are also advised to prepare for the interview simultaneously and take care to develop their personality and confidence. After the written examination, the short-listed candidates are called for an interview. General questions are asked to check the candidate's General Awareness and relevant issues related to Economics. There are various books available in the Book store for Bank Preparation Exams. Candidates can also take the help of these books. We have mentioned the names of some books below :
Quantitative Aptitude Made Easy by Ramandeep Singh
A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning by R.S.Aggarwal
Logical Reasoning by Nishit Sinha
Objective English for Competitive Examination by Hari Mohan Prasad & Uma Rani Sinha
MCQs ON Computer by Al0k Kumar
Banking Awareness by Arihant
Those Freshers who are well qualified and posses all the qualification mentioned above can send their Bio-Data in the format as prescribed in the format given on the website. Below we have mentioned the steps to to register your candidature :
1. Visit the official site www.cityunionbank.com .
2. Download the Application Form from here
3. Candidates can send their Bio-Data in the format as prescribed in the format given on the website.
4. Aspirants are required to fill all the details asked on the website.
5. Affix your Photograph (passport size, recent, colored) at the place assigned for that.
6. Sign the form at the given place.
7. Attach every document as a proof of your Education qualification, DOB, Certificates, and Experience Letters etc along with your Application.
8. Submit the form to the Official Address.
Registered Postal Address :
The Senior General Manager (HR & BD),
City Union Bank Ltd.,
Administrative Office, 24-B, Gandhi Nagar,
Note : Candidates have to produce all the requisite certificates/documents in original with Xerox copies in proof of their eligibility for verification at the time of Group Discussion/Interview. Failure to do so shall lead to disqualification of the candidate.
We will provide all the details of City Union Bank Latest Job Openings after the release of notification so keep connected with our site regularly.


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Welcome to part 2 of The Ultimate Wikia Guide. Today, we will talk about the main page of your wiki, and how to improve it and use it to your best abilities and advantages.
What is the main page?
The main page is the page all Wikians will get directed to when they go to your Wiki. When you first start a Wiki, your main page URL will be the name of your wiki (e.g for my Wikicommons Wiki, the URL is http://wikicommons.wikia.com/wiki/Wikicommons_Wiki).
How should I spruce it up?
There are tons and tons of ways to spruce up your main page. The best way is described below, but whatever method floats your boat is the method you should stick with, especially when your like me and have multiple wikis.
My Method
All main pages should have some form of introduction! On my Reference 365 Wiki, I included a welcome message using the <span style=""> tags that states the following:
You should also have 2 sections created when you first start your wiki: one that describes your topic (shown during wiki creation), and one after wiki creation with the headline Describe your topic. The first section should describe your topic in a very detailed way. The second section should state why users should join your Wiki (see Searchengines Wiki's main page for an example of this).
Another section should have a <inputbox> that creates an article, and ways to improve the wiki. See Sonic News Network's Main Page for an example of this.
Should I use your method?
Not necessarily! You can spruce up your main page however you like. You don't have to use my method if you don't want to. After all, it's my method that I use.
- See Encyclopedia Gamia's Main Page for a more advanced example.
- There are tons of wikis out there with awesome main pages. See some of those wikis for examples!
Hope this has helped you, and happy editing!
Warm regards, The Helixsoft Team (Talk-Contribs) 16:05, January 25, 2014 (UTC).


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BMW Lines & equipment for the BMW 4 Series Cabriolet.
Adapt the BMW 4 Series Cabriolet to match your personal preferences: with the BMW Lines & packages. The BMW 4 Series Cabriolet is available in Sport (standard on 28i), M Sport (standard on 35i), and Individual Line. You can also opt for additional equipment packages and Original BMW Accessories.
The Sport Line equipment exudes sporty dynamism with 18" Double Spoke light alloy wheels. Distinctive design elements in high-gloss Black add a sporty yet elegant touch. These include the vertical BMW kidney grille slats and the inserts on the front and rear bumpers. The exterior mirrors are also available in high-gloss Black. The Air Breathers and the side window frame trim come in satin-finish aluminum. A black chrome tailpipe and the "Sport" logo above the Air Breathers further emphasize this sporty look. You can also opt for 19" Star Spoke light alloy wheels.
The Sport Line features contrasting black and red interior elements inspired by classic BMW driving dynamics. The driver and front passenger can sit back in sport seats in black Dakota leather with red highlights, or Coral Red leather with black highlights and the lower portion of the instrument panel also in Coral Red. The sport leather steering wheel with red contrast stitching is alternatively available with black stitching. Interior trim in high-gloss Black with matte Coral Red accent, or in Fine Brushed Aluminum with matte Coral Red accent and exclusive accent lines in the doors all communicate sportiness, along with the high-gloss black centre console trim. Upon opening the doors, passengers are greeted with aluminium door sill finishers featuring "BMW Sport" lettering. Other highlights are the Ambient light and the Welcome light, speedometer and rev counter with red chronoscales and red contrast ring as well as chrome surrounds on the automatic air conditioning and radio controls. The car key with red detailing is also representative of the dynamic look of the Sport Line. Activated via the Driving Experience Control, the Sport+ mode boosts agility for a noticeably more dynamic performance.
Oyster Dakota leather upholstery with Oyster dark highlights and dark interior colour, Veneto Beige Dakota leather (with or without exclusive stitching) or black Dakota leather upholstery (with or without exclusive stitching) are also alternatively available within the Sport Line. Add an individualized note to the interior with attractive interior trim in dark Pearl with Pearl Chrome accent line, Brushed Aluminum with Pearl Chrome or black accent line, or the fine wood trims Fineline Anthracite, Ash Grain (with metal inlay) or Burled Walnut, each with a Pearl Chrome accent line.
M Sport is utterly dynamic from the first glance, thanks to the exclusive Estoril Blue metallic paint finish. This stunning hue is complemented by 19" M Double Spoke light alloy wheels in with mixed tires and the M Aerodynamics package with enlarged air intakes in the front bumper, side skirts with an additional character line, as well as the rear bumper with a diffuser in Dark Shadow metallic and the distinctive 'M' logo. The BMW kidney grille with nine slats and the Air Breathers are finished in high-gloss Black to match the BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line of the window surrounds. The window surrounds and Air Breathers are also available in satin-finish aluminum. The whole look is rounded off by a tailpipe in contrasting high-gloss chrome. The M Sport suspension boosts the driver's sheer driving pleasure at every turn.
Alongside exclusive Estoril Blue metallic, the other available paint finishes include Black Sapphire metallic, Melbourne Red metallic, Glacier Silver metallic, Mineral Grey metallic and Alpine White non-metallic.
M Sport makes an impression in the interior with its exclusive athleticism. Sport leather seats with blue highlights and M piping provide optimum lateral support. The M leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons has specially formed thumbrests for precise steering control. The M door sill finishers, Aluminium Hexagon interior trim with high-gloss Black accent line complete the M Sport package. The M footrest and brake lever gaiters in Walknappa leather also convey a sense of enhanced dynamic performance. Another highlight is the variable Ambient light. Striking features in the interior are the centre console trim in high-gloss Black, the speedometer and rev counter with red chronoscales and red contrast ring and the chrome surrounds on the automatic air conditioning and radio controls. The car key with blue detailing perfectly complements the unique interior design of M Sport.
Alternative equipment available includes upholstery in Veneto Beige Dakota leather, black Dakota leather, Oyster Dakota leather, and Coral Red Dakota leather with black highlights and lower part of the instrument panel in red. Interior trim may also be selected in Aluminum Hexagon with matte Estoril Blue accent line, Fine Brushed Aluminum with high-gloss black accent line, Fineline Anthracite fine-wood with Pearl-Gloss Chrome accent line and Burled Walnut fine-wood with Pearl-Gloss Chrome accent line.
BMW Individual paintwork
Styling inspired by earth and sky: BMW Individual offers a wide range of exclusive paint finishes for the BMW 4 Series Convertible. One of the four powerfully expressive colours is Pyrite Brown metallic. This shimmers darkly across the muscular contours of the Convertible. Inspired by the metallic lustre of pyrite, its silver-gold pigmentation creates a mysterious sense of depth.
BMW Individual interior trim
The BMW Individual Fine-wood interior trim Ash Grain White, tonally matching the fine-grain Merino leather Opal White, perfectly rounds off the light-filled atmosphere. The fine wood is selected by hand and fitted with great skill while its natural wood patterning subtly emerges through the high-gloss finish. The Piano finish Black interior trim, with a high-gloss surface matched only by leading piano manufactures, offers an alternative to the two distinctive fine wood options.
The snap-in adapter is the safe and reliable docking system with integral rapid-charging function for mobile phones made by Apple, Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and RIM / BlackBerry. The contactless aerial connection achieves a better quality of transmission and reception signal, while reducing radiation inside the vehicle. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the mobile phone used and the snap-in adapter, it may be possible to integrate smartphone applications via your BMW.
The BMW M Performance 20" Double Spoke alloy wheels Style 624M are weight-optimized and forged. Painted in Matte Black with burnished accenting, these stylish wheels featuring an M logo are sure to exhilarate the senses.
BMW all-weather front floor mats are precise-fitting, dirt-repellent and water-resistant. These mats are black in colour and are available with either red or black trim. BMW handbrake grips are made of the highest quality leather. The stitching designs and optional centrepiece colours give these handbrake grips both a dynamic feel and exclusive look. The fine leather BMW key pouch provides an attractive and protective holder for your key fob. Designed to fit your specific key while still allowing for keychain attachment. The fitted luggage compartment mat compliments your passenger compartment styling while continuing to protect your trunks interior. These non-slip, smooth, and precise-fitting mats are made from hard-wearing plastic and are resistant to oil and solvents.


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VideoHive Halloween Walking Death 700075
After Effects Project Files \ Openers \ Holidays
Halloween Walking Death 700075 by jvirgos @ VideoHive
After Effects Project Files \ Openers \ Holidays
After Effects Version: CS4 File Size: 441Mb Requires Plugins: No Resolution: 1920x1080
Key Words: bats, cementery, death, ecard, fear, ghost doll, grunge, halloween, holidays, horror, nigth, scare, terror, walking death, zombie.
Do you want to scare your friends this Halloween!! Send them this movie clip like ecard with your own Halloween greetings or use it as opener, in your web site, etc
Two versions . One with prerendered bats and other with trapcode particular plug in.
Enjoy it! And have a good night.. ?
Free Typography
Audio Fx included
Soundtrack not included (2 clips ). You can parchase here
http://audiojungle.net/item/darkness-of-night/60514 http://audiojungle.net/item/darkness-of-night/60514
http://audiojungle.net/item/the-ballroom-waltz-of-halloween/126336 http://audiojungle.net/item/the-ballroom-waltz-of-halloween/126336
3 resolutions ( in prerendered versions and with trapcode particular plug in)
320180 ( to send by email )
Compatible cs4, cs5
Hope it is useful and helpful for you! Thank you for your time! Enjoy!


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MACWORLD, TOKYO, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating the largest product introduction in the company's history, Apple Computer Inc. (NASDAQ-NMS: APPL) today announced the shipment of its 10 millionth Apple Macintosh computer and unveiled eight new personal computer products, including five Macintosh desktop systems, a color PowerBook, and two low-cost laser printers. The announcements -- made in conjunction with MacWorld Tokyo, the largest MacWorld Exposition in the world with more than 100,000 attendees -- mark the first time Apple has launched products for the international market at a venue outside of the United States. "The shipment of the 10 millionth Macintosh underscores the effectiveness of our market-share strategy, the widespread acceptance of the Macintosh platform, and growing momentum behind the industry's most useful personal computing technology," said John Sculley, Apple's chairman and chief executive officer. "Today's introduction in Japan -- one of our fastest growing markets -- reinforces our commitment to increase Macintosh market share all around the world." To commemorate the 10 millionth Macintosh milestone in his MacWorld Tokyo keynote address on Feb. 10, Sculley will dedicate a newly introduced Macintosh Color Classic to Apple Japan, where Apple is also celebrating its 10th anniversary in business. Products introduced today include the Apple Macintosh Color Classic, the Apple Macintosh LC III, the Apple Macintosh Centris 610 and 650, the Apple Macintosh Quadra 800, the Apple Macintosh Powerbook 165c, and the Apple LaserWriter Select 310 and 300 laser printers. "Apple is introducing more products this year than in any two years combined in its history," said Fred Forsyth, senior vice president of Apple's Macintosh Systems Division. "This means our users have more choice than ever before. We're listening carefully to what our customers tell us they value most, and we're moving quickly to incorporate these features into the product line. Today, we're bringing the power of the Motorola 68040 microprocessor to a new midrange desktop line, and adding color to our award-winning PowerBook and popular compact Classic design. And, we're breaking new ground in price-performance with our Select laser printer series." The following is a summary of today's product introductions: Apple Macintosh Color Classic An enhanced version of Apple's popular, all-in-one computer design, the affordable Color Classic offers exceptional color, greater expandability and new ease-of-use features, including Macintosh LC expansion capability and an energy-saving feature. Its suggested retail price (SRP) in the United States is $1,389. Apple Macintosh LC III A fast, versatile and affordable slim-line computer, the new Macintosh LC III delivers increased performance and new features that improve upon Apple's best-selling Macintosh LC II. The LC III provides nearly twice the performance of the LC II. The U.S. SRP of the base configuration of the LC III is $1,349. Apple Macintosh Centris Line The new Macintosh Centris line includes midrange personal computers that offer fast performance, flexibility, and expandability to mainstream business and professional users. It includes two new systems -- the Macintosh Centris 610 and Macintosh Centris 650 -- that feature the high-performance Motorola 68040 microprocessor at lower price points. The base configuration of the Macintosh Centris 610 has a U.S. SRP of $1,859. The Macintosh Centris 650 has a U.S. SRP of $2,699. Apple Macintosh Quadra 800 The newest member of its high-performance line of computers, the Macintosh Quadra 800 becomes Apple's most affordable Quadra ever. It features a new mini-tower desktop or deskside design and delivers more than a 30 percent increase in performance over the current entry-level Quadra system. The base configuration of the Macintosh Quadra 800 has a U.S. SRP of $4,679. Apple Macintosh PowerBook 165c The PowerBook 165c combines high performance and a sleek ergonomic design with an innovative passive matrix display that provides the sophisticated color computing capabilities users expect from a Macintosh. The PowerBook 165c shares the distinctive, all-in-one design of the PowerBook 145, 160 and 180. Its base configuration has a U.S. SRP of $3,399. Apple LaserWriter Select Laser Printers This new midrange laser printer line features the LaserWriter Select 300 and the LaserWriter Select 310. The line brings a new level of price and performance to customers seeking professional quality printing and advanced features such as Apple PhotoGrade and FinePrint, and Adobe PostScript imaging technologies. The printers are designed to provide high-quality printing, convenient paper handling, and greater affordability. The LaserWriter Select 300 has a U.S. SRP of $819 and the LaserWriter Select 310 has a U.S. SRP of $1,079. Apple LaserWriter 600 and Macintosh Duo System Upgrades Apple also announced today that it is upgrading the standard configuration of the Apple LaserWriter Pro 600 to include 8MB of RAM. This move makes 600 dot-per-inch (dpi) resolution and Apple's PhotoGrade technology standard, built-in features of the printer. At its introduction on Jan. 6, 1993, the Apple LaserWriter Pro 600 shipped with 4MB of RAM on the controller board, and was bundled with another 4MB of RAM as a special introductory offer. Apple has also added two new configurations to its award-winning Apple Macintosh Duo System. These include a new PowerBook Duo 230 with an internal PowerBook Express Modem, and a new Macintosh Duo Dock equipped with a 230MB internal hard disk drive and math coprocessor and, in the United States and Canada, file reconciliation software. The new PowerBook Duo 230 model has a U.S. SRP of $3,219. The new Duo Dock has a U.S. SRP of $1,975. Pricing and Availability All of the new products will be offered worldwide through Apple authorized resellers. The Macintosh Color Classic will also be offered through the Apple Catalog in the United States. Product configurations, pricing and availability may vary worldwide. Suggested retail prices, configurations, and availability in the United States are as follows: Configuration U.S. SRP Availability Macintosh Color Classic Macintosh Color Classic 4MB/80HD, Keyboard $1,389 Immediate Macintosh LC III Macintosh LC III, 4MB/80HD, Keyboard $1,349 Immediate Macintosh LC III, 4MB/160HD, Keyboard $1,499 Immediate Macintosh Centris Line Macintosh Centris 610 68LC040, 4MB/80HD $1,859 Immediate Macintosh Centris 610 68LC040, 4MB/80HD, Ethernet $1,969 Immediate Macintosh Centris 610 68LC040, 8MB/230HD, Ethernet $2,519 Immediate Macintosh Centris 610 68LC040, 8MB/230HD, CD, Ethernet,1MB VRAM $2,899 Immediate Macintosh Centris 650 68LC040, 4MB/80HD $2,699 Immediate Macintosh Centris 650 8MB/80HD, Ethernet $3,189 Immediate Macintosh Centris 650 8MB/230HD, Ethernet $3,559 Immediate Macintosh Centris 650 8MB/230HD, CD, Ethernet, 1MB VRAM $3,939 Immediate Macintosh Centris 650 8MB/500HD, Ethernet, 1MB VRAM $4,379 Immediate Macintosh Quadra 800 Macintosh Quadra 800, 8MB/230HD, Ethernet $4,679 Immediate Macintosh Quadra 800, 8MB/500HD, Ethernet $5,429 Immediate Macintosh Quadra 800, 8MB/500HD, CD, Ethernet, 1MB VRAM $5,829 Immediate Macintosh Quadra 800, 8MB/1000HD, Ethernet, 1MB VRAM $6,399 Immediate Macintosh PowerBook 165c Macintosh PowerBook 165c 4MB/80HD $3,399 Immediate Macintosh PowerBook 165c 4MB/120HD $3,759 Immediate (Apple expects availability to be limited during initial stages of manufacturing.) Macintosh PowerBook Duo System Macintosh PowerBook Duo 230 4MB/120HD w/Express Modem $3,219 Immediate Macintosh Duo Dock w/230HD $1,975 Immediate (Apple expects availability to be limited during initial stages of manufacturing.) LaserWriter Printers LaserWriter Select 300 $819 Immediate LaserWriter Select 310 $1079 March LaserWriter Pro 600 w/ 8MB of RAM $2,099 Immediate Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Apple Computer Inc. develops, manufactures and markets personal computer systems for use in business, education, science, engineering and government. A recognized pioneer and innovator in the personal computer industry, Apple does business in more than 120 countries. Apple has redefined computing to mean empowerment of the individual. Apple's Macintosh computers and LaserWriter printers have been ranked highest in user satisfaction among business users in recent studies by J.D. Power and Associates. 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This app compliments the exhibition "Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts," presented by the American Folk Art Museum at the Park Avenue Armory, New York City, March 25–30, 2011. The app guides users through the installation of 650 red and white quilts, all of which are on loan from Joanna S. Rose's collection of more than 1,000 American quilts, in the Park Avenue Armory's historic 55,000-square-foot Wade Thompson Drill Hall. The app includes images of each of these 650 bedcovers, as well as statements by collector Joanna S. Rose, guest curator Elizabeth V. Warren, and Maria Ann Conelli and Stacy C. Hollander of the American Folk Art Museum.
The app also features the installation floorplan and elevation renderings created by exhibition design firm Thinc Design, which help the on-site user locate individual quilts in the exhibition.
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Column: Quit blaming Congress for all of our ills
I am appropriating the title of Texas Gov. Rick Perry's book to say that I, too, am "Fed Up."
In addition to its own editorials, USA TODAY publishes a variety of opinions from outside writers. On political and policy matters, we publish opinions from across the political spectrum.
Roughly half of our columns come from our Board of Contributors, a group whose interests range from education to religion to sports to the economy. Their charge is to chronicle American culture by telling the stories, large and small, that collectively make us what we are.
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What I'm fed up with is Congress being the whipping boy for all our frustrations with the sorry state of the economy and the toxic mood of our politics. Pollsters seem to take a malicious delight in trying to outdo one another in who can report the lowest approval ratings for Congress. But there is no mystery as to why the House and Senate are uniquely the focus of all this hostility: It is a victim of its own openness while others, whose actions impact Congress, are less exposed to scrutiny.
While the Supreme Court decides its cases away from public view and White House decision-making also takes place inside a bubble of secrecy, Congress operates in the sunshine and confirms Bismarck's advice that it is better not to see laws and sausages being made. To its disadvantage, Congress' sausage-making is very much on public display, but other butcher shops, equally untidy, are out of the sight of the customers.
An unhelpful executive
At least some of the congressional dysfunction has its origins in the White House. The Obama administration from its earliest days has kept Congress out of the loop, making it appear clueless.
In March 2009, the nation was navigating the banking crisis. Insolvent banks were rewarding their executives with hefty bonuses, while the insurance giant AIG was teetering on the brink of collapse. Members of Congress who saw the moment as an opportunity to restructure the banking industry were, in the words of Ron Suskind in his recent book, Confidence Men, "generally excluded from White House Councils and debates."
More recently, the president announced before a joint session of Congress his "American Jobs Act" with virtually no consultation with Senate Democratic leaders. The bill contained a provision to limit itemized deductions for individuals making more than $200,000 annually, a feature which almost instantly lost it the support of a number of Democrats who would have been essential in overcoming a certain GOP filibuster. Democrats instead got behind a proposal for a surtax on millionaires.
Instead of crafting a legislative strategy, Obama apparently decided to go it alone and will the legislation — by repeating "Pass this bill!" before modest crowds — into law. The result: partisan hand-to-hand combat over the legislation between Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. The White House could have averted the fight if it had been more willing to share its plans with its allies in Congress. But Congress got the blame for this public spat, confirming presumptions of its dysfunction.
And then there is the endless preaching from the pundits and the serious among us that lawmakers must resist interest groups and forgo their cash, as the Pollyannaish Harold Meyerson argued recently in The Washington Post. Without getting into a chicken/egg discussion here, Congress has been under siege by a growing number of ideological interest groups that use litmus tests to enforce their agendas. As much as anything else, this strong-arming has contributed to congressional strife and legislative paralysis. Among the vocal and conspicuous of these is Americans for Tax Reform with its "Taxpayer Protection Pledge," which says, when boiled down to its essence: I won't raise taxes for any reason, ever, even if held at gunpoint.
Of the Republicans on the 12-member bipartisan commission created in August to cut $1.2 trillion from the federal debt, all have signed the pledge. Accordingly, it is difficult to imagine how any of them could agree to even the most modest changes in tax law without violating the pledge and jeopardizing their re-election chances.
Members of Congress did not impose this blood oath on themselves, and it is just one of a number of handcuffs that ideological interest groups, conservative and liberal, seek to impose on Congress. Democrats who support the USA Patriot Act, the Afghanistan War or trade agreements can expect primary election challenges from the left.
Check the mirror
We have ourselves to blame for Congress' lamentable performance. Public criticism of Congress for inefficiency overlooks the fact that it was not designed to be efficient, or the Founding Fathers would have stuck with the one-house legislature of the Articles of Confederation. They considered Congress the most dangerous branch of government, needing to be restrained by requiring the assent of two houses as well as the president. Separation of powers is not a fast-track principle.
Voters added to the likelihood of stalemate in 2010 by giving Republicans control of the House while retaining a Democratic majority in the Senate. So at a time when Democrats and Republicans can't even agree on who is buried in Grant's Tomb, dividing control of the national legislature is a pretty good prescription for inaction and discord.
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the second-ranking Democrat in the House, recently observed that "if elections have consequences — which I think they do — some of those consequences are getting what you vote for. In this case, many people voted for people who thought compromise was not something they ought to participate in."
So before we heat the tar and pluck the feathers to apply to Congress, we need to consider the others who contribute to the apparent dysfunction.
Accessible to all, especially the news media, Congress' sins and shortcoming are on constant public display. The deliberations of others whose results Congress must ultimately deal with are not so transparent.
The robbery committed under a street light is going to have many more eyewitnesses than a mugging in a dark alley.
Ross K. Baker is a political science professor at Rutgers University and a member of USA TODAY's Board of Contributors.
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Situated within view of the South China Sea, the white, brown, and black facade of Xiamen's Swiss International Hotel invites guests for a relaxing stay 0.5km from the city centre. Marble floors polished to a mirror sheen bring line the floors of the lobby, giving way to the soft carpets of the hotel's 588 guest rooms, complete with intricate wallpapers and coloured wood furnishings. Walk to the pier and travel aboard the high seas as you head to Gulangyu Island, or stick to land travel as you visit local attractions including Nanputuo Temple, Hulishan Fort, and Zhongshan Road. Pamper physiques with a session at the hotel's Ecol Spa, or dine on a variety of local and foreign cuisine at any of the hotel's four restaurants.
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Cherished among avid eastern-bound travellers as a picturesque waterfront locale while esteemed as a Special Economic Zone by home-bound members of the Chinese diaspora, Xiamen holds significance as an old-time residential city for overseas citizens from Southeast Asia. Endearing beyond its long-established favour as a roost for returning locals, Xiamen city holds a collection of varied sights both nurtured from its roots as well as past stints with colonial involvement. Gauging the city's familiar Mediterranean feel and vague similarities to a famous stateside island, one can venture into a humble handful of Xiamen's treasured treads including the nostalgia-laden passages of Gulangyu Island and its colonial thoroughfares. Allusions to old time charm meld with modern practicality as a bulk of colonial era houses now nurture the hawking of local cuisine and current-day enterprises, while the sanctity of tradition is left unchanged as a further jaunt into Xiamen's landscape brings one into the hallowed enclave of South Putuo Temple. Comprising four major halls, the divine domain currently basks in reverence with an interior collection of Buddhist scriptures, ivory sculptures, artworks, and more. Beyond its mix of spiritual leanings and rustic appeal, the city remains a sanctum among nostalgics as well as those looking to bask in coastal warmth, earning Xiamen a mention among the world's amalgam of romantic leisure cities.


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The first Croatian Buddhist group was founded in Zagreb in the 1980's. Several groups have formed since, affiliated with different traditions. Estimates of the number of Buddhists in Croatia vary from 500 to 1,000, depending on the definition. At present, active Buddhist groups are working to establish foundational practices and communities in major cities. Traditions represented presently are Nyingma and Rime (nonsectarian) of Tibetan Buddhism, Shingon and Zen of Japanese Buddhism, and Ch'an of Chinese Buddhism.
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New Hotel Openings in 2012: Kimpton Hotels
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants plans to open 3 new luxury boutique hotels during 2012. Located in distinctly different markets, they include a new Hotel Palomar, Hotel Monaco and a renovated Hotel La Jolla.
The Hotel Palomar Phoenix, AZ was originally planned to open in 2010, but with building delays the newest timeline shows a 2012 opening in the downtown Phoenix area's new mixed-use development CityScape. The 250-room luxury boutique hotel will anchor one end of CityScape in a 34-story tower including office space and a retail plaza.
Construction on The Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, PA began in spring 2011 to convert the 11-story Lafayette Building across from the Liberty Bell into the 271-room, four-star hotel. Built in 1906, the Lafayette office building is located directly across from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell and projected to open in Q3 2012. According to the press release, Hotel Monaco Philadelphia will feature a "chef-driven, 120-seat restaurant and bar and approximately 12,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 3,200 square foot ballroom located on the ground floor with windows facing Independence Square. In addition, it will feature Philadelphia's largest rooftop bar. The hotel's 271 guestrooms will include 23 suites and 25 King Spa rooms." (Lafayette Building photo to the right courtesy of author MrFox at NakedPhilly.com.)
The Hotel La Jolla in La Jolla, California just outside San Diego is a recently renovated 110-room property boasting the only view of its kind in the area. Reopening in Spring/Summer 2012 as a Kimpton property, Hotel La Jolla offers panoramic ocean views and is within a short stroll of the beautiful beaches of La Jolla Shores. According to Kimpton the "11-story property will feature a newly created lobby and reimagined top floor restaurant by Gulla Jonsdottir of Los Angeles based G+ Design. The top floor will also include dynamic, convertible event space that can accommodate up to 100 for parties of any style. The garden level will be transformed into an outdoor lounge area featuring an inviting, family friendly pool scene by day and enticing lounge space by night complete with fire pits and outdoor bar. This retreat just off the beaten path of the shopping district of La Jolla Village is a place where even being at work can feel like a vacation." (Pictured at right is a current photo of Hotel La Jolla.)
We'll update you with more information as construction progresses.
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CopperWynd Resort and Club, a boutique Arizona resort property is nestled high on a mountain ridge above Scottsdale, Arizona offering breathtaking views of the Arizona Sonoran Desert and mountain vistas. The enchanting... more >>
Rusty Parrot Lodge And Spa
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More than somewhere to stay, OPUS Vancouver is somewhere to be. With striking design, personality plus, and a fabulous location in the heart of hip Yaletown in downtown Vancouver, the boutique hotel appeals to savvy travelers who... more >>
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February 18, 2012 by staff
Adele: Not Me In Sex Tape, The 23-year-old immediately made clear that she had not appeared in the tape and instructed top law firm Schillings to take legal action.
The claims were described as "untrue and grossly defamatory". A spokesman for Adele said it was "100 per cent false".
The hoax tape was alleged to have been made by the singer's former boyfriend who inspired some of her most successful songs.
At her 18th birthday party she told him she was falling in love with him. But four hours later he is said to have left her for one of her gay male friends.
Adele has never disclosed the man's identity but did reveal that he had tried to claim a share of the songwriting royalties on the grounds that he had inspired the lyrics.
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Monday, July 29, 2013
Insights: The Perils of Having Employees
Story by Ben Dyer
Readers: we occasionally share interesting posts from the local technology community, and are sharing another great article from Ben Dyer, Entrepreneur in Residence at the, Cockrell School of Engineering, University of Texas at Austin. The article is reposted from his blog. If you'd like to contribute your own article, please contact us!
Earlier this week my post dealt with how managing your startup is dramatically affected when you actually have paying customers. For most businesses, the commencement of revenues also leads to an increase in headcount. You move beyond the comfort zone of your trusted founding team and must learn to accomplish things through people of varying skill sets and motivations who are mainly interested in a paycheck.
Here then are ten considerations that come into play at the employee milestone in the life of your startup. Note they have exactly the same headings in the same order as the previous ones for customers:
1. Delays: New employees don't magically appear when needed, particularly in hot startup areas like Austin and Atlanta. There's no annual draft as in pro sports. You have to allow an unpredictable amount time to define the skills you are looking for, then interview and qualify the candidates who appear. Sometimes the one you choose needs to give notice and isn't immediately available (a good character trait). Then once you've brought that person on board, there's the inevitable training time, acclimatization, and learning curve. And, chances are that after all that the new person won't be nearly as fast and proficient as are all of you on the well-above-average founding team.
2. Message Control: Adding a workforce to your company adds an equivalent number of mouthpieces, double that if you count their spouses or significant others. You likely have them sign standard employee agreements concerning confidentiality, but they'll just naturally share things at a bar or on the golf course, and whatever they say will make its way around. You no longer control the story about your company. Your investors, partners, and customers will have other sources from this new grapevine. A long time ago I ran a chain of retail hardware stores. I quickly learned that I could go to any competitor's store and ask a cashier or clerk what their daily sales were; I never failed to get an accurate answer that helped me gauge my own performance. My cashiers probably gave away just as much information as I gathered, but you get the point.
3. Social Media: This once again is a corollary to #2 above in that your message gets spread to larger connected networks, and the tone and content evolve outside your control with each subsequent repetition. If things are going great, that can be good. If things aren't going as expected, that can get on the Web in a heartbeat and is not good. I saw exactly that in a blog comment just this week where some routine personnel decisions at a fast growing company got reported as mass layoffs. What if a potential hire sees those before you have a chance to make your sale to that particular candidate? You can't exactly use your own social media to deny unfounded rumors; that just tends to validate them.
4. IT Issues: When you start growing, particularly as you get to dozens of employees, you have to pay a lot more attention to security of your data and your customer data. You can't just allow your employees to shop for IT and mobile gear without some orchestration of the process. Folks will resign from time to time, and you want them to leave behind a standardized work environment that you control and can secure tightly, and one on which the replacement person can get up to speed quickly under your standard training practices.
5. Support. There's the issue that your new employee may be the face of your company in providing whatever level of support is your norm. That person has to shield you from your pioneering customers that have you mobile number and know where you live. That's more than just technical skill, it's a matter of the right temperament and interpersonal skills to assume the mantle of authority and allow you focus on scaling the whole business. There's another issue that your company has to support your new hires with the correct training, processes and tools to do their jobs. You won't succeed if you give them too many excuses; they're rather dependent on you to equip them for battle.
6. Modifications. Often you may have to fit your workflow to the employees you can find. Whatever league your business is in, you will be best served by recruiting employees who are really close matches for your style of operating. But, maybe you don't yet have multiple recruiters on staff, and the best you can do is come close to finding correct matches for your needs. In those cases, you may have to divide up tasks differently, rearrange jobs and processes, and make other modifications to proceed with the team you build. (If you watch pro or college football coaches interviews, insert clichés here.)
7. Versions. Just like you want version control in your product or service offering, you want to treat all your employees equitably. However secretive you may try to be, employees pretty quickly all seem too know what everyone else in the company is getting in the way of cash and equity, benefits, dispensations for child care or family emergencies, reserved parking for the Tesla, etc. Everyone you interview is likely to try some negotiation with you, and it's easy to let that process lead you astray in maintaining orderly personnel practices. Just beware.
8. No Turning Back. Once you have employees, it's very hard to stop, even if you are running on fumes for a while or face other unexpected obstacles. You may have the option of just going out of business, but odds are you will have developed personal relationships with your employees and their families and that you don't want ever to let them down. Once you've set your business in motion, you can't just turn off the switch and go home without some emotional repercussions. You will have to fire people from time to time, and from my experience that never gets easier no matter how many times you've done it and no matter how clear the cause for termination. You take those actions in the best interests of our company, and the remaining employees will respect you all the more for doing so; they know who the slackers are.
9. Operations. The complexity of your daily operations seems to increase with the square of the number of employees. Pretty soon you have multiple layers of management, and you don't even know everyone's name beyond your direct reports. As a founding CEO, you have to constantly keep selling your employees on your company, keep them excited about the mission, and try your best to retain them. Turnover is a huge drain on any growing company – two steps forward, then one back. Somebody on the founding team has to assume the mantle of supreme leader and run the show, or else you need to add that talent to your executive team before you have a chance to make a mess of things by trying to learn this in real time.
10. Money. Money is the root of all paychecks. Oddly enough, most people expect to get paid on time, with consistently accurate calculations, proper handling of benefits, and attention to all the details. You should never allow any of this procedural stuff to become a distraction from the tasks at hand, so once again this is a talent needed on your executive team. Usually you begin with a CFO, and somewhere along the way you add a more focused HR type, either on staff or outsourced to a PEO. You have enough big decisions to occupy your date and don't want to get mired in tending the purely administrative matters.
Ben Dyer is a technology veteran, investor, and blogger who publishes TechDrawl, which promotes technology business across the South, is Entrepreneur in Residence at the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, and is best known as the founder of Peachtree Software. He originally posted this on his blog, TechDrawl, and gave us permission to reprint it here.