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2016-Present Art Teacher Burlington County Institute of Technology
Currently teaching high school students in an exploratory fundamental of art class. Curriculum ranges from drawing, painting, ceramics and sculpture.
5/1998-Present NikiJacob.com (Rokit Designs) Owner / Website Designer/ Digital Marketer
Creation and management of Content Management Systems (Joomla/Wordpress). Design of all marketing material for website, banners, brochures, products, and logos. Assessment of current website for re-design and development. Implementation and design of all Social Media marketing and email campaign techniques. Instruct on-site training sessions.
9/2013-5/2015 Winslow Twp. High School Testing Facility SAT Associate Supervisor
Administered the SAT and assisted students taking the non-standard exam. Provided relief for other teachers. Assisted in the distribution n packaging of the exam.
3/2007–6/2010 Diocese of Camden Web Manager
Developed and maintained 8 websites for Diocesan of Camden, analyzed and assessed current web solutions to establish a stable environment. Implemented Social Media marketing techniques. Instructed on-site training sessions and installed and monitored all databases. Maintained office equipment as well as helped IT department updating hardware and software. Software: Adobe products and Joomla CMS.
6/2006 - 2/2007 Web Designer/Master Networks+
Designed and managed a variety of websites for small business. Structured and developed navigation systems. Creation of all sites was done with Adobe products.
9/2007-6/2007 Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School One-on-One Aid (Asperger Syndrome)
Provided instructional reinforcement under the direction of the classroom teacher. Attended to the physical, personal, academic and emotional needs. Helped to keep the student on task to complete the assignment and class work, supervised the student in the cafeteria, schoolyard, hallways and with social interaction.
5/95-5/98 Owner Planet Music Records
Analysis of budgets and process of weekly payroll. Responsible for hiring, firing, training and supervising of all employees. Maintained relationship with record distributors and contractors. Creating all in-store promotions, developing main store events with major radio stations, and recording acts. In charge of purchasing all stock and acknowledgment of receipts. The necessity to work under pressure with great skill and patience. Anticipate all needs of a 3000 sq. ft record store.
CEAS: Art: Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing /CID:1050590
CEAS Teacher of Graphic Design Endorsement /CID:1070621
CEAS Teacher of Interactive Media/Endorsement /CID: 1118339
Google Certified Educator Level 2 - Expires 1/13/2022
2015- Present NJEA New Jersey Education Association
2015- 2017 NAEA National Art Education Association
2014-2016 AENJ Rowan University Art Education Student Chapter
2014-2016 Tau Sigma Honor Society
2008-2015 International Webmasters Associations
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Education
Undergraduate Dean's List
Fall 2014-Fall 2016
Studio Course: Fine Art, Color & Design, Digital Media, Art History, Ceramics I&II, Graphic Design III & IV, Painting I, Sculpture I&II, Principles & Pedagogies, Public Speaking, Community Art I&II, Aesthetics, Instruction and Assessment, Clinical Practice I&II
10/16-12/16 Clearview Regional High School, Mullica Hill, NJ
Classes taught were Drawing and Painting, Art 2, Art 3, Art 3 Honors. Instructed fine art students to use several different mediums in a variety of lesson plans. Encouraged students to think critically and creatively by asking thought-provoking questions during both group and one-on-one instruction. Created a positive learning community by promoting artistic individuality and interactive exercises.
9/16-10/16 Cold Springs Elementary, Gloucester City, NJ
Taught in an art classroom for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Instructed students on a thematic unit plan related to the Elements of Art and Principles of Design with an art therapy central focus. Observed and progressed in implementing highly effective classroom management strategies.
2/16-3/16 Clearview Regional High School, Mullica Hill, NJ (PRACTICUM)
Educated and assisted in a class-wide community outreach project titled "Empty Bowls". Worked one-on-one with students. Worked in a five-person team to teach a 3-part lesson on Poverty and Hunger, Clay techniques, Glazing techniques. All proceeds went to Josephs House in Camden, NJ. Designed marketing posters, slideshow, and invitations to the exhibition night.
2/16-3/16 Clearview Regional High School, Mullica Hill, NJ (PRACTICUM)
Classes taught were Art IV, Art AP, and Art Honors classes. Instructed a high school art classroom to create WANTED posters for the upcoming school theatre production. Worked as a three-person team to teach a lesson on 2-dimensional art.
9/15-11/15 SmArt Program, Rowan University
Taught and assisted 2nd grade in Rowan University's SmArt Saturday art program. Worked with a team to teach a four-lesson themed unit on Memory and History.
9/15-11/15 Bullock Elementary School, Glassboro, NJ
Assisted and observed second-third grade art students. Worked with a team to teach one lesson to second-grade art students on Amedeo Modigliani.
2/15-3/15 Ann Mullen Middle School, Sicklerville, NJ
Assisted and observed seventh-eighth grade art students. Worked with a team to teach one lesson to sixth-grade art students on Henri Matisse.
9/14-11/14 D'Ippolito Elementary School, Vineland, NJ
Assisted the teacher and observed a fourth-grade classroom.
9/15-11/15 SmArt Program, Rowan University
Taught and assisted 2nd grade in Rowan University's SmArt Saturday art program. Worked with a team to teach a four-lesson themed unit on Memory and History.
Camden County College Blackwood, NJ
Associates in Elementary and Secondary Education
Graduation Date: 5/2014
Studio Courses: Fine Art
DeVry University / Online
A.A.S Web Graphic Design: 2014 Credit Classes Only (transferred to CCC)
Studio Courses: Advanced Imaging, Visual Design Fundamentals, Advanced Design and Rapid Visualization, Responsive Web Design, Advanced Web Design.
Professional Institutes of America
A+, Network+ and CCNA (2003)
Art Institute of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
Associate Degree in Multimedia & Web Graphic Design
Studios Courses: Photography, Advertising, Merchandising, Typography, Packaging, Interface Design, Video Production, Marketing
Graduated: 7/2001
Art Institute of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Specialized Business Degree in Audio and Video
Studios Courses: Audio Production, Video Production, Audio Engineering (24 track), Artist Mgmt, Broadcast Writing, Photography, Marketing, Business, Legal Issues, Audio Mixing, Advertising, Concert Production and Sound, Business Mgmt, TV Studio Production, Merchandising, Film Making, Sales & Marketing.
Graduated: 7/1994
2017-Present Burlington County Institute of Technology Panther Press Creative Arts Club
Advisor for a creative arts club that encompasses various media. The club has a "Write It-Make It" mentality where all students help in the creation of community service art endeavors as well as maintaining the school digital newspaper.
10/2016 AENJ/NAEA Conference
Taught at the student round-table, attended and volunteered to host at AENJ State Conferences.
10/2015-Present AENJ/NAEA Conference Volunteer
Assisted in all aspects of the conference on an as-needed basis, as well as hosted different workshops.
2/1998 – 2007 On-Call Web Content Manager
Rescue Relief for Senior Citizens, Trevor's Campaign, Tefllon Entertainment, Any 5 Films, Pleaser Pleazure, Humane Society of Atlantic County, Robert Kruger, The PruKru, Eastern Bargains, Your Web Business. (a list of sites is available by request)
7/1994-2/2001 Entertainment Technician (Lcl 284, IATSE-DE, Lcl 917, IATSE/Casinos)
All duties included Carpenter, A/V, Loading, Camera, Sound, Lighting, Spot Operator, Focusing and General Stagehand duties. Lighting, Staging, Spot operator, Focusing, Rigging and Sound Setup, Take Down, Loading and Show work. Local and Major Arenas throughout NJ, PA, and DE. On Call Freelance
Includes Art & Computer Skills
Specialized Skills
Ceramics: Hand building and potter's wheel. glazing, kiln, firing process
Sculpture: Woodworking, plaster, papier' mache, metal fabrication.
Painting: Oil paints, acrylics, watercolor, airbrush.
Digital Photography: Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop
Video Production: Adobe Premiere Pro
Computer Systems, Networking & Hardware
Window Systems: NT, 7, 8, 10 = 80% Proficient
Apple Systems: Mac OS 10, Mac OS Panther & Cheetah = 70& Proficient
WINS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN, FTP, SMTP, NetBEUI, and AppleTalk.
Dell Desktops & Servers, Apple Desktops, Hubs, Switches, and Printer Servers and Desktops, Laser & Inkjet Printers.
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Money, and Access.
Adobe: Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere.
Intuit Quickbooks
CMS Systems: Drupal, WordPress, Joomla, Magento
CSS2-3, XHTML, HTML5, FTP, MySQL, PHPAdmin, CPanel, PHP/XML


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Thursday, June 16, 2011
Things I Love Thursday
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These links are awesome! Will definitely occupy my Thursday morning. Thanks!ReplyDelete
I seriously want to make a ton of those bracelets this weekend...they're adorable! And you're welcome :)ReplyDelete
That journal looks sweet, I may have to buy it...
Hahaha I may have to start reading that STFU Parents blog...people are ridiculous about their kids, I swear!
Love the necklaces too, I really want a lowercase "h" initial necklace someday.
Happy Thursday!
Oh, I adore your list. So much variety, and such meaningful finds. I'm about a week old follower of your blog, and I look forward to each new post. Thank you for being you!ReplyDelete
Oh, I'm obsessed with buying dresses, too. I don't think I'm going to wear shorts this summer. I did try on some maxi dresses yesterday, and, yeah, that's just not a good look for me. Glad I'm not the only one with a dress obsession!ReplyDelete
Thank you for stopping over. I will be on a hunt for anything Mr. Robbins this weekend.ReplyDelete
I love those necklaces and that dress looks beautiful!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 1:51 PM
ok, i LOVE the "you are not a photographer" link. it's one of my silly little pet peeves when someone claims to be an "artist" and all they do is blur the edges and edit the color...gahhhh.ReplyDelete
i can't believe family guy has been on tv for 12 years! that's INSANE!
if someone buys you that necklace you should keep the trend going and buy one for me!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 9:46 PM
So let's try this again..LOL. I love STFU Parents, I've been reading that for a couple of years now. It's crazy what parents do! And I'm going to make those bracelets, they are awesome!!ReplyDelete
That's SO WEIRD. I was just looking at that Q&A journal a couple days ago, and bought the 5-year-sketch-a-day one instead. But I was totally considering the questions one too! Wow, we are really on the same page hey?ReplyDelete
Also, thanks for the link!ReplyDelete
I just bought that Q&A journal two weeks ago! What a coinky-dink!ReplyDelete

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For us, it all starts with a spark. And that spark is our people. With over 50 years of experience, our full-service team has helped to create a host of global, innovative communications campaigns. We're a mixed bunch of results-driven, creative, practical and skilled people who all have something different to offer and never stop asking questions.
About Us
A spark of curiosity, relentlessly inquisitive minds always thinking; "what if?" At CWA, we believe that when you create that spark, exceptional creativity is born.
Passion, enthusiasm and a genuine love of the work we do, working in an environment of positive energy where ideas can take hold and grow.
To speak up and share ideas, to take initiative, to be courageous and try something different. We have the courage to be honest when it's difficult; the courage to take feedback and adapt.
Keeping clients happy is our number one priority. We listen and own our actions to ensure that we see things through to make it all happen.
Nicola Adams
Managing Director
If Nicola had to summarise her personality in an item of clothing, it would be a stiletto. Sharp, stylish and accurate. But that doesn't stop her climbing into a truck every now and then, all in the call of duty.
Carl Sutton
Affectionately known as 'Sooty' in the agency, Carl is one of the longest serving members of CWA. A lover of anything spicy, he regularly challenges colleagues to try his latest chilli-infused delicacies. He is, however, less likely to share his doughnuts.
Zoe Wyles
Finance Director
Zoe pairs her sharp eye for detail with a friendly personality. This enables her to keep in mind the financial big picture for CWA. She is also an animal lover, especially her King Charles Cavaliers, and dreams of adding a couple donkeys, goats and alpacas to the Wyles family (just don't tell her husband)!
Patrick Veasey
Patrick is a veteran of CWA, producing events, advertising campaigns and a multitude of other projects for clients over the years. At the weekend, he can be found playing for his beloved Nuneaton Hockey Club.
Martin Lovegrove
Creative Director
Keen illustrator and record digger, Martin plays host within the design team, ensuring everyone's 'creative cocktails' are always topped up. Martin's never worked anywhere like CWA, which he says is down to working hard and laughing harder. He just wishes he could influence people's music taste more!
Oliver Lee
Account Director
Oliver loves delivering wins for our clients; for the past seven years, he has worked on projects in every corner of the world. He also spends a lot of his spare time travelling and enjoys writing leadership blogs. These come in handy for his most important role: the captain of CWA's 5-a-side team.
Tim Langley
Video Content Director
Some people say Tim was destined to be a star (his Mum), but in fact he prefers to create 'out of this world' work for our clients. Described as a cross between Tom Cruise and Ronnie Corbett, Tim is passionate about innovations that can enhance our video offering.
Emma Jackson
Account Director
Emma likes to run her accounts like she trains at boot-camp fitness: with lots of energy and military precision. When not jumping through hoops, or being shouted at by military trainers, she enjoys the odd glass of gin and tonic (or three).
Myles Griffin
Senior Account Manager
Myles juggles two careers. First and foremost, that of a Senior Account Manager and Event Producer, and secondly as a world-renowned entertainer. His best-known works of Mack the Knife and Rock the PJ, have led to him being described by many as 'the voice of a generation'.
Moja Reader
Account Manager
Moja works on many of CWA's overseas projects, utilising her fluency in Mandarin to many of our eastern accounts. Moja also writes a column for a major Taiwanese magazine and runs a blog giving insight in to the difference between European and Asian culture.
Naomi English
Events Logistics and Project Manager
With 10 years' events experience across the pharmaceutical and luxury automotive industries, Naomi's job allows her to feed her love for travel, as she is also fluent in Spanish and Italian. Outside of work, she enjoys keeping fit with dance and yoga.
James Crerar
Senior Account Manager
Keen lover of the outdoors, James is at home when he's half way up a mountain or camping in a tent. When he isn't scaling steep hills and muddy ravines, he can be found getting stuck into client briefs and proposals.
Sarah Howells
Head of PR
Sarah spends her spare time travelling across the UK and Europe for festivals, seeking out intimate gigs and going to the theatre. At work she helps clients keep cool in a crisis and builds relationships with the media to improve brand reputation.
Debbie Carson
Logistics Manager
Queen of logistics on our live events, 20 years of service at CWA has seen Debbie regularly faced with the difficult task of visiting hotels, dining in restaurants and appraising venues across the world. It's a tough job, but someone has to do it.
Simon Wraithmell
Event Operator
Simon ensures each event runs like a well-oiled machine, providing vital onsite support on the big day. He treats events like he treats the food he serves at his Texan style pop-up BBQ kitchen, painstakingly prepared to perfection!
Peter Julian
CAD Designer
Pete has been creating events for over 30 years and what he doesn't know about putting an event together isn't worth knowing. PJ is also a lifelong, die-hard Leicester City fan who has a collection of memorabilia to match.
Adam Palmer
Social Media Manager
Adam is our social media expert with notable experience in the healthcare, automotive and television industry. As well as being really social (behind a computer), he's also a cinephile who writes about movies and chats to Hollywood stars around the world. Casual.
Dominic Taylor
Digital Content Executive
Bucket hat collector, magazine connoisseur and avid concertgoer, Dominic has a curiosity for all things creative and an eye for branding and communications. He also enjoys playing snooker and 5-a-side football, but is not especially good at either.
Debbie Shales
Office Manager
Debbie has over 30 years' experience in business support and administration, with a keen eye for detail and is very much a team player. Outside of work she has a passion for sailing and skiing, and enjoys the Greek islands.
Tracey Jordan
Finance Administrator
A Leicester girl born and bred, Tracey is responsible for the smooth running of CWA. Everything from organising foreign currency to processing invoices, Tracey ensures CWA stays operational. Away from work she has a large, loving family that keep her busy.
Jackie Geddes
Jackie, or 'The Duchess', is one of the first faces you'll see if you visit CWA. Her big smile and warm personality make her a favourite amongst the team and clients alike. In her spare time, Jackie is a globetrotter and loves to visit new places.
Lucy Evans
Lucy is known for her infectious smile which she greets visitors at CWA's reception with. When she isn't helping the team with organisation, booking meetings and general office duties, she regularly enjoys retail therapy and watching live music.
Teresa Bembrick
Production Manager
Teresa runs a tight-ship overseeing the design studio and co-ordinating print projects for clients. When not in the office, she likes to spend time visiting and taking photos of exotic corners of the world.
Rob Millichip
Senior Designer
Rob is a huge movie fan. He particularly enjoys anything starring Michael Caine. Just don't ask him to do an impression. His wealth of design experience has given him a flair and skill invaluable to the agency.
Karen Hall
Karen bikes into work every day, and keeps her face red with her self-confessed love of poor jokes. When she's not designing with millimetre precision, Karen has a love for food and enjoys planning her next trip abroad.
David Neville
Senior Designer
Dave is the longest serving member of CWA. Over the years, he has seen fashions change, but one thing has remained the same: his eye for detail and creativity.
Chris Nobbs
Chris combines a passion for design with a sharp eye for detail. He's also a music obsessive, keen runner and long-suffering Coventry City supporter. Just watch out for his unnaturally bendy thumbs.
Nick Gilkes
Nick has been in the industry since leaving school and is an expert at applying strict corporate guidelines. He's a keen fan of old Volkswagens and live music, often heard muttering 'I've seen these live', to various bands on the radio.
Stef Ashwell
Head of Digital Development
With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Stef gets his hands dirty with everything digital at CWA. He has a passion for code, new technologies and problem solving. Outside of work, Stef is an avid miniature wargamer and sports fan.
Seth Wilkin
E-mail Process Developer
At CWA, Seth works to create rich and interactive experiences and tools for our clients, with a primary focus on e-mail marketing. Developer by day and wannabe rock star by night, Seth spends much of his free time playing, performing and producing music. Say hi if you spot him busking in Leicester on the weekends!
Mark Sutherland
PHP Developer
Mark has built up a wealth of experience with over 15 years of working with and building web & digital solutions. Elsewhere, he can often be found trying out obscure food, going to gigs or any number of things, including running a marathon.


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What companies did in RSW05
Direct Line spreads the road safety message
As well as being headline sponsors of Road Safety Week 2005, insurance company Direct Line sponsored five banners. These carried messages about slowing down where children are likely to be about on foot and bike and statistics on child pedestrian and cyclist deaths and injuries. They were displayed at five great locations around the UK: Clapham Junction Station in London; Campian Catholic High School in Liverpool; The Road Safety Centre in Cardiff; Glasgow Transport Museum; University of Central England. Emma Holyer, PR Manager for Direct Line says: "Direct Line fully supports the work that Brake does in organising Road Safety Week. We are a key sponsor of the week and encourage other companies and communities to get involved as much as they can. As the UK's largest car insurer we see the effects of dangerous driving on a daily basis and cannot reiterate to drivers enough how important it is from them to drive safely and take care at all times."
Bovis Homes spreads road safety messages among employees and Kent community
Kent construction company Bovis Homes handed out road safety reminder cards to its employees and customers, including advice to drivers to always drive below speed limits. The company, which has 500 office-based employees, sent out email reminders to staff throughout the week on a range of key road safety topics, including driver tiredness, not drinking and driving and not driving when tired. The company also made tyre tread indicators and road safety leaflets available to staff and put up road safety posters in its offices. Employees were invited to enter a road safety quiz, with a winning prize of a car safety pack which included essential items such as de-icer, a warning triangle and visi-vest. In some regions, staff from local offices also visited schools to give talks on road safety. Bovis PR manager Emma Johnson said: "Road Safety Week was something that all our staff were interested in getting involved with. The majority of our employees drive, so they learnt things they could take on board in their everyday lives as well as increasing awareness of Brake." 2005 was the first year that Bovis had been involved with Road Safety Week, but Emma said the events were well received by the staff. "Email is a great way of getting messages across to people, but also by running a quiz we were encouraging people to think about their answers and hopefully reinforcing the messages a bit more," Emma said. Bovis plan to carry on supporting Brake to help reduce these tragedies. Emma said: "I think Brake is a fantastic charity and we are looking to work with them more generally in 2006. Many of our developments are in communities and small villages with roads in between the developments and the whole purpose of the Week is about keeping everybody safe on roads."
Cadbury takes truck into school to educate children on road safety
Representatives from Cadbury Trebor Bassett took a delivery van to local primary school Sacred Hear Junior & Infants to talk to the pupils about the dangers traffic can pose. They showed them the hazards associated with large vehicles and pointed out why blind spots can mean that children might not always be seen by drivers. While at the school they invited pupils to take part in a road safety themed painting competition with prizes for the winners. The paintings have been made into a calendar, which is being put on sale with the proceeds being split equally between the school and Brake. Cadbury Trebor Bassett health & safety manager Paul Williams said: "By going into the school, we really felt that we were involved with educating the children about road safety. The children were very responsive and showed just how interested they were by joining in a question and answer session. Even simple things, like just showing them the size of the wheels on a van - which were nearly as tall as they were - really made an impression on them." The company, which is based at Bourneville in Birmingham and employs approximately 5,000 people, also helped raise awareness of child pedestrian safety issues in the area by sponsoring three Road Safety Week banners - at Birmingham Children's Hospital, Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield. Cadbury Trebor Bassett has been supporting Brake for over three years and became a Corporate Sponsor in 2004. Paul said: "We will certainly be sponsoring banners again next year and will still be involved with Sacred Heart Junior & Infants School, organising events with them for Road Safety Week 2006 - and hopefully with some other local schools as well."
Christian Salvesen promotes RSW05
The company, which has around 8,700 UK employees, displayed posters and handed out road safety reminder cards including advice to drivers to always keep below speed limits. The company also sponsored a Road Safety Week banner with the message 'Watch out there's a kid about! Slow down around schools and homes' which was displayed outside music venue the Roadmember Club in Northampton throughout the week. Planning and operations support director of Christian Salvesen, Neil Cottam, said: 'We were pleased to support Brake during Road Safety Week 2005 and hope that by taking part we managed to educate our drivers and help make Britain's roads safer.' Neil said Christian Salvesen would certainly be one of the companies taking part in the next Road Safety Week. 'We will continue to support Brake and the work it does to improve road safety and will definitely be getting involved in Road Safety Week 2006,' he said.
Northgate gets involved in RSW
Northgate uses the internet to raise road safety awareness among employees Darlington-based vehicle rental company Northgate plc publicised Road Safety Week through poster displays at its headquarters and messages on its intranet. It focused on a different topic each day, such as the dangers of speeding and the importance of wearing seat belts, and encouraged employees to sign Brake's Pledge to Drive Safely. Northgate also sponsored a free information sheet for companies that run fleets of vehicles on the topic of winter driving. This sheet was written and produced by the Fleet Safety Forum, a division of Brake.
Phil Moorhouse, managing director of Northgate plc, said: "The work that Brake does in educating people about road safety is absolutely fantastic. Northgate are proud to be a part of this work. Through communicating road safety advice to our employees and customers we will hopefully be able to make a big difference and help to keep Britain's road safer."
Northgate plc, which has 1,800 UK employees, plans to continue to be a local ambassador for road safety by continuing to communicate safety messages to drivers and encourage its customers to slow down in communities to protect our children. Phil said: "Northgate plc are looking forward to working with Brake throughout 2006. Many of our customers request road safety information from us, which we have produced in association with Brake. Information we have produced includes road safety and duty of care guides. By working with Brake and producing information like this we hope to spread the word on how people can be safer on the roads."


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Finally, Bernoulli's principle factors in as well. As the velocity of fluid flow increases, the pressure decreases. Therefore, the speed of the boat must increase when the skis have less surface area (so, if you're doubling skiing, the boat can pull you significantly slower than if you are single skiing). If you've ever tried to barefoot ski, this makes complete sense and explains why the boat has to pull you a such a fast speed in order to keep you going-- because after all, your feet are much, much smaller in surface area than a ski. And this is why when you fall while barefoot skiing, it can be pretty painful!Ever wonder about the physics of water skiing?
Well, when you are water skiing physics comes into play quite a bit. When you try to get up on a ski, it's important to keep your ski at a fairly precise angle to the water so that as you're pulled forward the water hitting your ski creates a downward force, enabling you to stand up. When the upward force of the water on your ski is equal to the downward force of gravity, you can effectively stay afloat.
When you are being pulled behind the boat, the force of tension in the rope is also acting on you. When there is constant tension in the rope, you will travel at the same speed as the boat that is towing you. However, if you've ever been water skiing you know that the skier is often traveling at a speed faster than the boat. How is this possible? Well, this is where centripetal forces come into play. The rope keeps the skier in a circular path around the boat. Because of this circular motion, the skier experiences acceleration toward the center of the circular path, just as we saw in lab with the swinging mass. This centripetal acceleration means that the skier can be skiing at speeds quite a bit faster than the boat is traveling-- making wipe outs that much more painful!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
The Physics of Waterskiing
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Goldsmith Hersh
Goldsmith Hersh is a Chartered Professional Accounting firm that provides accounting, assurance, tax and other advisory services. Goldsmith Hersh provides private enterprises, not-for-profit organizations and other businesses, industry-specific services with a relationship-driven approach to client service. Our experts provide current knowledge of industry trends and offer quality service meeting client needs. We are committed to creating long-lasting relationships and achieving growth through strong client relations. Our team offers first-class professional support and a collaboration of expertise that deliver real results for our clients.
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Bell Canada
Canada's communications leader for 137 years, Bell continues to transform itself to provide more value to its customers and shareholders. Our goal is to be recognized by customers as Canada's leading communications company. To achieve it, we rely on the efforts, engagement and expertise of our employees. Our 50,000+ team members are located across Canada, working in thousands of locations in urban and rural areas. Our diverse team is made up of individuals who are highly skilled in a broad range of jobs, working in an environment designed to nurture an engaged workforce and a performance-driven culture. We focus on attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent, as well as creating a positive employee experience that drives effectiveness and high performance in our evolving business environment. Through workplace wellness initiatives – including innovative mental health programs – and by celebrating diversity in the workplace, we reinforce our commitment to create an inclusive atmosphere for all team members.
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Collins Barrow
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Founded in 1948, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton is a leader in the fields of assurance, taxation, consulting and recovery and reorganization services. The Firm owes its success to a team of more than 2,500 professionals, including some 200 partners who assist our clients to unlock their full potential for growth both locally and outside Canada. As the leading accounting firm in Quebec, we serve dynamic organizations in all socio-economic activity sectors.
Crowe BGK
Mirroring the dedicated relationship we have built over the years with our clients, your success is our success. At Crowe BGK, we are ready to invest in your capabilities to advance our own. We have been bettering businesses, guiding them towards greater success, since 1950. Our affiliation with Crowe Global gives us borderless access to accounting expertise. In 70 years, the space we occupy has changed drastically. One thing remains constant, though. Crowe BGK is a people-first accounting firm by design and that will never change. If you are driven, passionate about your career and enjoy working in a dynamic, friendly and challenging environment, we want to meet you.
Mazars in Canada has over 50 years of experience in providing Assurance, Accounting, Tax and Advisory Services. We support SMEs, large private and public companies, NPOs and subsidiaries of international companies in achieving growth and success.
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This year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was named one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada. We take pride in our employees and we offer a variety of apprenticeship and developmental programs for students and new graduates – all designed to offer hands-on work and educational experiences through rotational assignments. We realize that life doesn't always follow a 9-5 schedule so our family-friendly policies such as flexible work arrangements, and leave provisions help our employees maintain work-life balance. We are proud to be named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2018, and remain committed to making the Canada Revenue Agency a great place to work!
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Depuis 150 ans, le Vérificateur général est au service de l'Assemblée nationale. La mission de notre organisation est de contribuer, par nos audits et nos autres travaux, à une meilleure gestion des ressources ainsi qu'au contrôle parlementaire au bénéfice des citoyennes et des citoyens du Québec. Nous menons nos travaux auprès de quelque 300 organismes publics et organismes du gouvernement. Et, chaque année, nous embauchons des stagiaires. Chez nous, ils découvrent un milieu de formation stimulant, une organisation inspirante et des employés dévoués. Récemment, nous avons obtenu la certification Employeur remarquable. Ce sont nos employés qui nous ont permis d'obtenir cette distinction, après avoir répondu à un vaste sondage. Ils nous ont révélé que l'ambiance et la qualité de vie au travail les motivent chez nous, et se sont dits prêts à nous recommander comme employeur. Si vous cherchez des conditions de travail concurrentielles, si vous êtes comme nous des gens passionnés et engagés, nous pourrions faire équipe! Nous sommes fiers d'offrir un programme performant et enrichissant aux stagiaires.
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Hello there! It has been a roller coaster week for me and I really need a good rest during coming weekend. How has is your week? I hope you all have a great creative week. For today's post, I would like to share with you all an acrylic card which I've created some time ago using Clear Scraps acrylic angel card.
I've decorated the card with some pattern papers and flowers. For the angel, I've used some lace to create the dress and some beads for detail. I've also added some acrylic stars on the card. To add more sparkle to it, I've used some stickles and rub-ons.
Below is a picture of how the card is, when open up.
Sources: Acrylic Products: Clear Scraps; Inks: Ranger Inks, Tsukineko; Others: pattern papers, paper flowers, beads, laces, stickles, rub-ons, stamps, ribbon, Beacon and other adhesives.


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Luke 23:43 43 Jesus answered him, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." (NIV)
After Jesus asked God to forgive those who were crucifying Him, He had a short conversation with one of the thieves. This thief admitted he deserved what He got and asked Jesus for mercy. Jesus gave the thief (who, as we say today, was on his deathbed) he would join Jesus this very day in paradise. The thief lived a life of sin. Yet, when he asked Jesus, he was forgiven and promised eternal life in the presence of God. The only qualification was coming to God through Jesus. It doesn't matter how late in our lives we come to Jesus, nor what we have done in the past. God's mercy extends to all of us. The earlier in our life on this earth we come to God, the more fulfilled and abundant our lives are. The moment we die, Jesus said we will be in paradise. Paradise is how Jesus described His home in heaven.


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Depending on which sector classification system you choose there are around 11 industry sectors covering pretty much every conceivable product or service available across the global economy.
Within each of these, there are sub-groups which account for a further 68 industries and 157 sub-industries. A crude calculation would put the ratio of industry to sub-industries at around 1:14, which to anyone vaguely familiar with capturing ESG data, could lead to what might be called a 'specificity nightmare'. Or, at the very least a specificity headache!
According to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment,1'there is little consensus on the importance of environmental and social measures, as these can vary by sector' and that 'different ESG lenses should be applied to different business sectors'. How then, do you begin to ensure that ESG metrics are captured and reported fairly, openly and without bias, but in a way that reflects the true ESG picture? And, how do you work on resolving the friction between demand-side materiality and supply-side relevance that results in truly comparable datasets?
Sustainability is intrinsically rather complex and does not follow a cookie-cutter approach to measurement and reporting. This is a well-documented challenge that many bright minds are attempting to solve. We know that in effect what is one person's carbon footprint, is another's boot print and that means, unlike financial indicators, that we can't yet rely on a single methodology, rating or framework for measuring and reporting ESG.
Various databases such as the Reporting Exchange helps organisations to understand their reporting obligations from a sectoral side. What is important is that we seek to evolve the way in which information is gathered, organised and reported. This will enable the maximum number of ESG consumers to optimise their decision-making based on contextualised information.
So, why are ESG factors becoming more important across different sectors? And what are the key markers which help differentiate them and thereby tell us what we have to do to make better sense of cross-sector information?
Materiality is the prevailing criteria for determining ESG performance as SASB's Materiality Matrix helps to frame. But there are significant gaps in the process that are undermining decision making. For instance, your evaluation of a company may be based on risk, performance, bottom-line or value creation and each of these inevitably requires treating differently on a sectoral basis. Beyond that, it is important to look at the type and scale of different variables over time. This is what we refer to as 'supply-side relevance' and there exists a conflict between consumers of ESG data and the relevance of the information to that decision or set of decisions being provided by organisations (respondents).
Take the construction sector for example. In the basic sustainability assessment provided by the UK's Supply Chain School, there is a question relating to an organisation's knowledge of 'design for climate change adaptation'. This is clearly very specific to the sector and an important KPI of long-term risk mitigation for capital providers. You'd be unlikely to find the same question when assessing technology firms but, too often, we wrap all of this under the blanket of 'sustainability data'. Or, we attempt to shoehorn data into a classic 'square peg, round hole' situation.
Furthermore, there is not enough acknowledgment or measurement of management proficiencies on a sectoral level. At best, we tend to evaluate a company for its maturity, but little is done to aggregate information on a sector's ability. The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations has taken a sectoral approach starting with oil and gas for a very good reason. The climate-related risks to this sector are clear as well as the percentage impact on the global climate. However, it's also about the scale and readiness of resource to become more sustainable and the appetite for doing so throughout the sector.
Board executives at oil and gas companies are incentivised (as are most others) to secure their success through a combination of short-term success and long-term thinking. But how you apply both of those is contingent upon the sector you operate in. This is especially important (and should probably be weighted) for critical industries that allocate commodities and provide essential infrastructure or systems support (e.g. energy) and for which we need to have information on the sector's ability to adopt best practice, share responsibilities and act collectively on sustainability. Isolation and disaggregation would not be helpful at this critical time.
Sectors have developed to help us organise, classify and most importantly contextualise different industries. It is paradoxical then, that we are attempting to work on a one-size-fits-all solution for ESG metrics and expect complex, long-term decisions to be made responsibly and diligently.
It also feeds deep frustrations in respondent organisations in supply chains for example, who are unable to disclose the complete picture of their sustainability achievements because the frameworks are too prescriptive or the metrics too narrow. It would not be right, of course, to gather endless amounts of information that does little to add ESG value. But it is equally evident that we must pursue a flexible approach that enables smarter ESG driven decisions.
Damien Smith
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Leaked images from the newest issue of Famitsu have surfaced… and the character that was widely referred to as "Manly Man" is now officially known as "Miguel" thanks to mukumuku on tekkenzaibatsu.com forum for the tip.
Also,sunlightyellow.com has released the character story profiles for both Jin Kazama and Miguel! Check them out on their TEKKEN 6 section!
Online "lag" was just a cop out for them so they wouldn't have to build an online component for the game. DOA went online, and a lot of people successfully fought.
If you want to be a player in the next gen arena, and not just a cult fanboy underground, bring some online gameplay to the table. Lame
those scans suk!!
does anybody know where i could get a better quality scan?
EDIT:lol # 3
i think he is a bullfighter
i hear that he doesnt know any martial arts
He looks like a bullfighter or a Spaniard Mariachi dancer. lol
That I would love to see come to the xbox 360! Later for MGS4, Just give me Tekken 6!
That is a pipe dream TEKKEN WILL NEVA BE ON 360. I can put my life that..I like SC more then Tekken though so i wouldnt care.


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"Magnification." Now, what do I mean by that? It is not a term you will find in any Kink Weekly article. At least I don't think so. Truth be told, it is not a BDSM term at all. But, it can add a lot to your BDSM play. Let me explain. What I imply by "magnification" is the process whereby a Dominant or submissive, by the use of selected pre-scene sequences, is able to amplify … [Read more...]
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In our post-Fifty Shades world, there is confusion (caused, I think, by the movie itself) as to where and how "negotiations" take place between potential partners. Although, for box-office reasons, the film emphasizes slave contract negotiations, in my experience this would occur only after some scening, so both partners know whether they are actually compatible. (No, you don't … [Read more...]


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Top Ten Best Ludacris Songs
The Top Ten
outa all these songs yea this is the best
This was and still is my ring tone for over a year now
Ludacris killed it! Who's Lil Wayne? Ludacris is the best rapper alive and he proves it in this song. Luda is the man!
You are the real rapper of all over the world
Nice song and one of my favourite and the shera de kaum punjabi awesome song...! YoU ROck ludaCRIS keep ROCKing
Love playing this song whilst driver I feel like a boos
Police cars ambulance's and fire trucks should use this song instead of annoying sirens
This is so damn catchy
The best song ever I hear! 100% RAP _ LUDA - THE GOD of the REAL BLACK MUSIC! COOL MEGA SUPER outstanding! this music very deep influence on me and I move up!
I'm sorry, my English is so bad but I live in Belarus and study this language so so///
My fave Ludacris song, this was a theme song for me and my ex (now my bestfriend), we enjoy every second while we're listening to this song.
My daughter loves this songs. We listen to it all the time because of her. She loves ludacris.
This is the best song of the best rapper. Ludacris rocks in this song and proves that he is the king of Rappers. Song is awesome. Must Listen for everyone.
This song makes me feel real this sad...
Really a heart touching song...
this song is so sad. I swear Im bout to cry when Her friend gets shot. Good song.
I like this because it touches you more than hearing
Rappers like snoop dogg and 50 cent bragging ( those 2 are still great though) and makes you glad to have what you have
This is the best song because it talks about real situations that many young girls go through. That should be the main focus of all songs that people sing.
This song is by far Ludacris' best! you can't compare it with other songs made by the rapper himself, way ahead of the competition!
This song is the best song thanks to this song iam listening to ludacris... You can't compare this song to any other rap song that is ever made D
My personal opinion is that this is the best song of ludacris. He is a really good rapper additionally his role in fast and furious was spectacular. This song shows the mood of that scene in particular.
I LOVE THIS SONG because ITS IN MY favorite MOVIE SERIES (THE FAST AND FURIOUS)
A cool ludacris song!
favorite luda song of all time... I can rap every line of it
Best song ever!
It is the best song I ever heard
What is this doing way down here, this is ludas best song and always will be. One ofmy favorite songs of all time. Thank you Ludacris for making my music worth listening to.
Cool song one of my favorite song
Luda is a great of all timmes
BEST song by Luda! The rap is hella dope and gets me jumping around every time!
Yeah, think also it's a dope song, but not his best song.
AWESOME song. Great use of voice scrambler.
I love this song it's amazing
Is this the best? Yeah!
Awesome Song? Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
This song deserves first place. It's so underrated.
Usher is the best voice for Sonic the Hedgehog.
Luda is the best voice for Clyde from Pac-Man.
The Contenders
This is one of the best song of ludacris and thousand time better than baby. Plus this is real ludacris not pop crap
This is absolutely number one
Infectious hook
Solidified his spot in rap supremacy
Asians saying they don't keep no cash in they register
He killed the verse on the track :)
Everyone else were lame...
He is awesome on the track
How is it down here it got to 29 in New Zealand rest of my life has usher man it should go to #1 come on people vote or if not like vote yeah! Or burn cause with usher these songs make ludicrous more famouser yeah! Got to number 2 in the overalls in 2004 in New Zealand
David guetta, usher n ludacris perfect combo
Its The BEst By My Favourate Luudaa!
This is a great song with a catchy flow and lyrically valuable. This isn't Ludacris' most popular song but in my opinion it is his best song with the longest shelf life.
"Youuuu you lookin' good in them jeans, you'd look even better with me inbetween" - Best Line EVER
classic. you hear it once an you can't forget it
You know I got it if you wanna come get this stand next ot this moeny like AY AY AY
Funny song, makes me laugh each time
Funny song hilarious music video and the great addition of t-pain
Lyrics are just amazing! Tells a funny story! Great song had me hooked for ages
Should definitely be ludas best song
Goat luda song
This song is awesome! Nicki Minaj's part was the best!
I love this song so much its awesome! We got to dance to it in hip-hop class
Awesem song! Nicki Minaj in it so killed it! So did Ludacris!
Nicki the best though :^)
Eminem was performin' a concert with 60 thousan' peeps suddenly crowd disappears to a cornerstore playing ma ma ma chi.. Chi.. Chick bad..
SONG BY JD BUT INCLUDED ON WORLD OF MOUF. LUDA TAKES you ON the TOUR 2 ATLANTA ON THIS ONE..
Best lyrical song
Should be #1.
Well, he ain't lyin because he is pimpin all over the world
What about blueberry yum yum
I like this song more than any one! Off-course is pimping all over the world! A great song of our time! Love it Ludar!
Each Comment Comes in just more than 50 Seconds..
Much More Famous in India!
Dislikers are 2,203,478! And Likers are 1,065,191!
Total Views in Youtube is 691,468,167!
It is very good song... He is the best rapper I have ever heard.. Every one should listen this song. It's melody is very nice.
JUSTIN BEEBER IS THE BEST SHE IS THE HOTTEST CHICK EVER I SWEAR laugh out loud I LOVE LUDACRIS AND HE LOOKS SO GOOD WITH DWAYNE JOHNSON IN FAST AND FURIOUS SIX!
I sicken myself.
I love this song
This song is AWESOME!
Dis should be one the number 1 spot laugh out loud
That hip hop song should've been in Fate of the Furious. Chris Bridges? That's a funny name! As in "Chris built bridges across the river! " All the kidding aside, Ludacris and the rest of Vin Diesel's team may keep making Fast and Furious movies. If they stop, then their wallets are already of cash earned at the box office. They're rich, but they're not as wealthy as the Rothschilds, Rockefellers, Buffett, and George Soros.
Greatest song of all time. I mean how could this song could be at No.28? The only reason is you guys don't know what is good and what is bad... Perfect music with Ludacris is featuring & Enrique... Awesome song... A so much amazing that you can't stop playing this in your mp3 player.28=incorrect1=correct
Swear to god this is the best song of all time..
Enrique is the best
Awesome song, perfect music with featuring Enrique n Ludacris.
This song should be ranked higher...
Ludacris n Enrique both rocks...
Greatest one n really deserves to be ranked higher...
Ye is the best
Ludarcris raps a-mazing in this one, guys!
Great rap beat With Great lyrics
Awesome &long, feel energetic after listening this song..
Nice song... And energetic rap by luda
Luda killed this song.
One of his better raps I have ever heard. He rules the game..
A classic. I still bump this. And I swear I'm usher singing along lol
Very high quality song and if you don't like this *inhales* YOOOZA HO, HOOOE
Ho is one of Ludacris best songs, the hook is great and the lyrics are very clever and true.
Ho is a very funny song and its very offensive in a very funny way.
great song
The best combo I've ever heard in my life so far
How is this not at the very worst top 25? Great artist with allot of great songs... I'd still put it in my personal top 15 easily.
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U.S. Swimming News
Racing Starts
Effective May 1, 2009, USA Swimming's Board of Directors has modified the racing start rule, 103.2.2 (which already provides that racing starts should only be taught in at least six feet of water) to further clarify that racing starts should only be taught under the direct supervision of a USA Swimming member coach, and to expand the definition of teaching racing starts to make clear that no swimmer who has not been certified as proficient by his or her coach should be performing racing starts into less than six feet of water.
2009 Spring Regional Coaching Clinics
USA Swimming, in conjunction with the American Swimming Coaches Association and the appropriate LSCs, is presenting very affordable regional coaches clinics offered throughout the nation. The purpose of these clinics is to bring coaches education to areas that are not frequented by other clinics. USA Swimming's goal is to raise the level of coaching and swimming through educational training programs.
These clinics will present the latest information for an entire coaching staff from the novice coach to the latest technique for the experienced senior level coach. New this spring is special pricing where for a low $100 you can bring your entire coaching staff! Or a single coach can attend for only $50 for the weekend clinic.
Some of the topics to be covered during the three day clinics:
- Gold Medal Starts
- Making Your Team Known for the Best Turns On The Planet
- The Backstroke Revolution
- Does Your Club Do This?
- and many more topics…
Upcoming regional clinics:
- Wytheville, Virginia May 1-3
- Boise, Idaho May 8-10
- Charleston, West Virginia May 15-17
Should You Permit Your Swimmers Participate in Water Polo Games ?
This is the question that many coaches try to answer….Some are concerned about injuries that their swimmers may incur. Some are concerned that their swimmer may not return to competitive swimming. How do feel about this? Would you permit your swimmer to participate in water polo ? I am very interested how you feel about this… Let's hear from both Swim Coaches and Water Polo Coaches
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Jane R. Newton Miller, 96, of Brevillier Village, Erie, PA, formerly of 420 Glen Avenue, Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, June 7, 2012 in the UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie.
She was born in Ellwood City, PA on May 14, 1916 to the late Raymond P. Newton and the late Margaret Rathael Newton.
She graduated from Lincoln High School in the class of 1933 and had worked as a secretary at Mathews Conveyor. She married her late husband of 62 years, Richard M. 'Mac' Miller, on July 6, 1940. He preceded her in death on July 10, 2002. She was also preceded by her brother, Dr. Richard 'Dick' Newton, and her son-in-law, Donald Hunt.
Jane is survived by her daughter, Judith Hunt, of Findley Lake, NY; her granddaughter, Kelly Kopin, of Erie, and her sister-in-law, Daisy Newton, of Yelm, WA.
No public visitation is planned. Private graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at North Sewickley Cemetery with family friend Rev. Vic Brown officiating, where interment will follow.
Memorial contributions may be made, in Jane's name, to the Ellwood City Area Public Library, 415 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117 or to the Findley Lake Nature and Wildlife Center, P.O. Box 634, Findley Lake, NY 14736.
You may view the obituary, sign the guestbook, and send condolences online at www.turnerfh.com.


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Type: Anti-varus
Material: Nubuck
Colours: rose/pink/beige
Extras : hook-and-loop-fastener with roller loop and closures, Soft Leather lining.
Anja is a fashionable, cute option that will allow your child's feet to enjoy the weather while getting all the benefits of the anti-varus shoe.
As part of our My Generation by Schein Anti-Varus Range, Anja uses 3 correction points.
1. The posterior foot is held upright by a full length heel cap which prevents torsion effects in the ankle during the necessary forefoot correction.
2. The lateral pressure at the cuboid (bone in the foot located roughly at the midpoint of the outer side of the foot) corresponds to the supporting point aroudn which the forefoot is forced into the correction position.
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4. Correction comes into effect at a lateral axis deviation of at least 8°.
Using these correction points, Anja may be the ideal shoe to correct adducted feet or may be the perfect fit for those children with club feet.
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We are back from our Trip to the northern most point of Australia. Now we are staying in Port Douglas to fix our car. On the rough roads of Cape York we damaged some parts like the shock absorber. We had a nice time in this very remote area. We camped at beautiful beaches, rode along some tricky off-road tracks and trough quite deep rivers.
Here you can find the photos from our trip.
Our next destination is Exmouth at the west coast of Australia, but we do not know exactly which way we take.
Offroad, Four wheel drive, Cape York, Cape Range, Exmouth


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Some (Non)Tautologies of Lukasiewicz and Product Logic
- 1.0343867 - ÚI 2011 RIV GB eng J - Journal Article
Hájek, Petr
Some (Non)Tautologies of Lukasiewicz and Product Logic.
Review of Symbolic Logic. Roč. 3, č. 2 (2010), s. 273-278. ISSN 1755-0203
R&D Projects: GA MŠk(CZ) 1M0545
Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z10300504
Keywords : Lukasiewicz logic * product logic * tautology * (non)tautology
Subject RIV: BA - General Mathematics
Impact factor: 0.433, year: 2010
The paper presents a particular example of a formula which is a standard tautology of Lukasiewicz but not its general tautology; an example of a model in which the formula is not true is explicitly constructed. Analogous example of a formula and its model is given for product logic.
Permanent Link: http://hdl.handle.net/11104/0186242
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Off the cuff: Carolina improved from an ugly performance against Virginia to merely a "not pretty" game against Virginia Tech.
After getting down by 16 in the first half, the Tar Heels went on a 9-0 run at the end of the first half to cut the margin to seven.
That stretch may have saved the game for the Heels. The run was highlighted by a pair of bank shots by freshman Kendall Marshall and an alley-oop pass from Marshall to John Henson for a dunk.
Virginia Tech had hit six threes, including five without a miss, but the Hokies did not score over the last six minutes of the half. Despite the Hokies having had a big lead and leading by seven, the game felt even. You just knew it was going to get closer.
Still, it took the Heels more than 10 minutes into the second half before they got the lead. It went back and forth before an 8-0 Carolina run put the Heels up 55-52 with 3:14 to go.
Harrison Barnes had his best stretch of the game with five of those eight points. The other three came on an unlikely triple from Marshall who swished it from out front.
Marshall wasn't the leading scorer but he was the leader and he seems well on his way to displacing starting point guard Larry Drew II. Marshall had nine points and nine assists without a turnover. Plus, he played 24 minutes as compared to 16 for Drew.


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Rifugio Menaggio (1400 m) is a mountain hut situated on the southern slope of Monte Grona where it is possible to enjoy a spectacular view of Lake Como. From the rifugio you can extend your hike to Monte Grona (1736 m) and to Monte Bregagno (2107 m).
The rifugio provides refreshments and lodging and it is open daily during the summer – the rest of the year on Saturdays Sundays and Holidays.
For information and reservation tel. +39 0344 37282 or +39 327 8855090.
- Starting point: Breglia (749 m), municipality of Plesio;
- Walking time one way to rifugio Menaggio: 1.45 hours.;
- Ascent: 650 m;
- Trail signs: red-white-red;
- Connections: from Menaggio to Breglia with bus line C13;
- Parking possibility at Breglia or at Monti di Breglia (1000 m). Attention! Pay road fee driving to Monti di Breglia (€ 3,00) at the machine at the beginning of the road;
- Difficulty: steep ascent, good walking boots required.
From the bus stop at Breglia (749 m) cross the road and ascend the small road leading up to Monti di Breglia (sign indicating Rifugio Menaggio). At the second bend, just beyond a fountain, you will find the first short-cut on the right (sign Monti di Breglia/Rifugio Menaggio). The steep trail ends up on the road again, which you cross to pick up the next short-cut. After 20 m, at the high tension mast turn right. The steep trail leads to the road once more, which you follow for about 300 m. Then you find the next short-cut on the left which leads across a field. Cross the road another time and follow the trail through the woods which finishes on the road. You are now at Monti di Breglia (1000 m). After another 100 m you will reach a picnic area with fountain and a beautiful view (you deserve a rest). Here you leave the road and follow the trail over some rocks up to the left (sign). You reach the parking area of Monti di Breglia which you cross and then pick up the trail to the left. At the junction take the right (after heavy snowfall we raccomed the trail on the left). It leads among birch trees and broom up to the junction for S. Amate and Monte Bregagno. At this junction you have to keep the left. The now quite level trail leads along the slope of the mountain to rifugio Menaggio. The view embraces the whole central lake area with the towns of Menaggio with Monte Crocione (1640m), Bellagio with Monte San Primo (1682 m) and the Corni di Canzo (the two horns of Canzo) and Varenna dominated by the Grigne (2410 m).
Walks from Rifugio Menaggio
Pizzo Coppa
Fifteen minutes from the rifugio there is a viewpoint called "Pizzo Coppa" from where you have a splendid view not only of Lake Como but of the whole Menaggio valley with Lake Piano and Lake Lugano. Not to be missed!! Take the trail on the left side of the rifugio (facing the building).
Monte Grona (1736m)
From Monte Grona it is possible to admire one of the best views of the Pre-Alps;
Apart from the three lakes Como, Piano and Lugano you can see many peaks of the Alps from Monviso to Bernina.
Three ascents:
- Via Normale – time: 1.15 hrs.: ascent: 336 m; the beginning of this trail (the easier one) is behind the rifugio.
It leads up to the saddle called "Forcoletta" and from there a steep rocky trail leads to the top.
- Via Direttissima: – time: 1 hr; ascent: 336 m; the beginning of this trail winds up the south face of the mountain. During the winter, this trail, as it is exposed to the south, it is the most used trail because it is rarer to find snow along it compared to the Via Normale on the north face.
- Via Ferrata – (Only for Alpinists with adequate equipment) time: 3.00 hrs. In order to reach the beginning of the Via Ferrata you have to follow part of the Via Panoramica.
S. Amate (1623 m) and Monte Bregagno(2107 m)
From Rifugio Menaggio you can walk to the little chapel of Sant'Amate (time 0.45 hr – ascent 240 m) and from there to the top of Monte Bregagno (time 2hrs – ascent 707 m from the rifugio).
Pick up the steep trail behind the Rifugio with the indication "Forcoletta" and "Monte Grona Via Normale". At the bifurcation Forcoletta-Grona/S. Amate take the right towards S. Amate. The trail ascends along the mountain slope around the Val Pessina till you reach the grassy mountain ridge. From here you will descend to the saddle of S. Amate where the chapel of S. Amate stands.
The spectacular view embraces Lake Como, the wood and pastures of the Val Sanagra, Lake Lugano and the Alps. From the chapel, following the trail sign, you can return to Breglia. The trail runs along the side of the mountain towards a little saddle called by the locals "el capel de Jiovan", (the hat of Giovanni). From here the trail leads down and meets the path you followed previously from Breglia up to the rifugio Menaggio. For those who wants to climb up to the top of Monte Bregagno, from the chapel follow the steep grassy mountain ridge. You will reach 1905 m altitude and you have to descend to a saddle where the last climb to the rounded top of Monte Bregnano starts.
The view on Val Albano and the northern end of the lake is extraordinary.


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The following summarizes answers to any questions or issues raised in parking lots or during presentation discussions from last year's workshops. The Q&A's have been organized by topic.
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Property Resources
There are no guidelines, though if a trip is being planned, it is strongly recommended that the parish contact the insurance company to ensure no surprises. It is suggested to refrain from any contact sports or activities that could cause some sort of injury.
The Diocese does not have auto coverage in place for the parishes. It is up to the parish make the determination regarding auto insurance coverage.
The church pays for insurance coverage for church activities. If the camping or field trip is a church activity, it could fall under the coverage already in place. There are extenuating circumstances whereby the insurer could deem it necessary that additional coverage is required. This would be on a case by case basis, in discussion with the insurer.
Human Resources
The advantages of a parish belonging to this plan are significant. Since most parishes do not provide short-term disability coverage, employees have assurance that they will continue to be paid while recovering from a WSIB approved workplace injury. Equally important, a parish is immune from an employee lawsuit related to a workplace accident from which the employee is being compensated through the WSIB.
Applying for coverage is simple. Please contact WSIB by phone (416) 344-1000, Toll free: 1-800- 387-0750, TTY: 1-800-387-0050, by visiting their web site www.wsib.on.ca, or by writing to them at 200 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3J1. You can join the plan now or at the beginning of the calendar year. The cost to participate in the plan varies based on the type of work and is set at the beginning of each year.
Page 6 – under Other Income – Report funds donated by organizations such as the ACW, men's groups, etc. for general operating purposes. If the donation is for capital repairs or outreach, enter the amount on Line 313, Line 315 or Line 332.
The Handbook is located here on the website under Churchwardens Parochial Return https://www.toronto.anglican.ca/parish-administration/finance/annual-returns/
Actual Handbook here https://www.toronto.anglican.ca/uploads.php?id=4db9b234729ed
Hosted content management systems (CMS) provide website building tools and hosting through one provider. The most popular are Squarespace, Wix and Weebly. They provide web page templates and drag-and-drop tools to help you build your website. They will also host your website and may include some level of tech support. The monthly fee can vary depending on how big your website is. Hosted content management systems can be a good choice when you don't have much technical skill.
See: Wix vs. Weebly vs. Squarespace vs. Jimdo
You can also choose to use a separate hosting provider and content management system (CMS). WordPress is the most popular CMS to which this scenario would apply. WordPress is a powerful CMS with many themes and plug-ins. It's generally more powerful or robust than a hosted CMS and allows you to add more functions to your website. It also requires a bit more technical knowledge to set up and maintain. WordPress itself is free, and so are many themes and plug-ins (though not all). You would need to pay for a separate company to host your website. There are thousands of web hosts, most of which meet the minimum requirements for WordPress.
See: WordPress-recommended web hosts;How to choose the right web hosting for your church;How to choose the best WordPress hosting
If you already have a website, you already have hosting. Your church may have signed an agreement for several years of hosting services, so you'll want to know your situation before you decide on your next steps.
Always keep your log-in information on file so that you don't lose access to your website if someone leaves your church.


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Hyon awarded grant in two R&D contracts for zero-emissions maritime transport
December 14, 2018
HYON AS, which is a joint venture company owned by Hexagon Composites ASA, Nel ASA and PowerCell Sweden AB, has together with partners, been awarded grants under the PILOT-E scheme for the development and realization of two maritime projects; a high-speed ferry and a short-sea freighter. The ambitions of both projects are to realize zero-emission propulsion via fuel cells using cost-efficient hydrogen produced from electrolysis based on renewable energy.
See press release by Hyon for more information.
For more information:
Solveig D Saether, Communication Manager, Hexagon Composites ASA
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About Hexagon Composites ASA
Hexagon Composites delivers safe and innovative solutions for a cleaner energy future. We are adapting our leading composite pressure vessel technology for a wide range of mobility and storage applications.
For more information, please visit www.hexagon.no
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Spring container combos
Episode: 6
Title: Spring container combos
Broadcast: 10th October 2015
Presenter: Melissa King
Decorative pots are such a great way to really highlight plants and you can get creative and mix and match different plants and pots to create different moods in the garden.
- For inspiration when choosing the pot, first draw in on plants from the colour, texture and design of the container.
- You don't just have to rely on plants to create bright splashes of colour in the garden, you can use pots too.
- Pots are some of the best ways to show off seasonal colour. Try and pick colourful flowers or foliage to complement the pot or to contrast with it so you create impact.
- Always team plants together that enjoy similar growing conditions.
- Whether it's dramatic, classic or just plain stylish, there's always a potted combo for everyone.


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Irwin Allen Ginsberg was born in Newark, New Jersey, the son of poet and teacher Louis Ginsberg. In 1948, he received a B.A. degree from Columbia University.
Ginsberg began writing poetry while still in school and first gained wide public recognition in 1956 with the long poem Howl. Howl has had a stormy history. When it was first recited at poetry readings, audiences cheered wildly. It was published by Lawrence Ferlinghetti's City Lights Books and printed in England. Before the printed copies could be distributed, however they were seized by U.S. custom officials as obscene. After a famous court case in which the poem was found not to be obscene, the work sold rapidly and Ginsberg's reputation was assured.
Regarded as the foremost port of the Beat generation (as group of rebellious writers who opposed conformity and sough intensity of experience), Ginsberg's work is concerned with many subjects of contemporary interest, including drugs, sexual confusion, the voluntary poverty of the artist and rebel, and rejection of society. He is a poet with a significant message, and his criticism of American society is part of a long tradition of American writers who have questioned their country's values.
Ginsberg received numerous honors, including a Woodbury Poetry Prize, a National Institute of Arts and Letters Award, and a National Book Award for poetry. Ginsberg was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 1995 for his book Cosmopolitan Greetings: Poems 1986-1992. Ever the Bohemian, he had numerous occupations throughout his lifetime including dishwasher, porter, book reviewer, and spot welder. He died in April 1997 of complications due to liver cancer.
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Containing ten essays and over 250 illustrations, this impressive catalog of the controversial show at the Whitney Museum (Nov. 9, 1995-Feb. 4, 1996), put together by the curator, documents the pervasive influence of the Beat Generation on American art and culture. The exhibit includes manuscripts, photographs, and artwork by Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and Gregory Corso, as well as work by several West Coast artists, including Bruce Conner, Jay DeFeo, and Robert Lavigne. Essay topics, stressing shared artistic and cultural concerns, range from African American influences on the Beat Generation to the aesthetics of Beat filmmaking. A detailed chronology rounds out the book. Highly recommended for contemporary art and literature collections.William Gargan, Brooklyn Coll. Lib. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.


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We are a team working on audio, speech and language solutions that revolutionize how people reach out and communicate with each other. Our vision is to bring people closer together by enabling customers to use their Alexa devices to connect with family and friends. In May 2017, we launched Alexa Calling and Messaging, and it's still day 1 for our team. Join us to help shape the future of voice-enabled communication solutions and provide the best possible experience for our customers.
As a Voice UX Designer, you will lead, define, and drive spoken language and multimodal interfaces for Alexa. You must be an innovator, since you will be expected to create solutions for exciting and ambitious ideas for which no interaction paradigm currently exists. You must be extremely proactive, because you will regularly find yourself in uncharted territory where the key to your success will be to get ahead of the curve. You must be a collaborator, and will be working side-by-side with engineers to bring your designs to life. You must be a pragmatic visionary who can translate business needs into a lead-edge customer-focused solution. And most important, you must excel at conceptualizing spoken and multimodal experiences in the abstract and driving that vision into solid design deliverables.
We are looking for a designer who can:
· Produce user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and rigorous user interface specifications
· Confidently defend design rationale used to create solutions in frequent executive-level design reviews
· Draw on depth of experience, but initiate UX research and testing efforts when necessary
· Conduct analyses of real usage data to inform UX optimization efforts
· Drive root cause analyses to respond to UX performance issues
· Speak authoritatively on concepts of spoken interaction design in daily iterations with product managers, engineers, and testers
· Start simple while not losing sight of the long-term vision
· Thrive in a nimble, start-up like environment
· Communicate clearly and think quickly
· 5+ years of professional experience as an interactive designer/user experience designer;
· 1+ years experience in human-computer interaction design in voice or multimodal speech interfaces.
· User experience design skill set including data-driven analytics capabilities, and a working understanding of speech and language technologies.
· Experience working cross-team and synthesizing feedback and input from product management, engineering, and marketing.
· Professional portfolio of voice design.
· Experience presenting to and effectively advising senior management.
· Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience.
· Degree in design or related fields
· Background in script writing, creative writing, or game design is a plus.
· Ability to prototype voice user experiences with readily available tools.
· Ability to write tools to determine patterns in usage data.
· Experience with agile/scrum.
· Experience designing mobile web, and/or on-device mobile applications.
· An informed set of core values regarding user experience, technology, and business. communication and the ability to present them with eloquence and concision.
· Experience shipping innovative, successful consumer voice products.
· Unwavering attention to detail with an acute awareness that everything counts.
· Relentless desire for innovation, balanced with business needs, and customer expectations.
· Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge.
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation


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The Carolinas Chapter of NAVHDA will conduct our
2019 Fall Test on OCTOBER 12th AND 13th at the Sandhills Game Lands
"Drop Zone" near Aberdeen NC (http://goo.gl/maps/qQQbR) (the link is not spelled incorrectly, copy and paste into browser as is).
Sandhills Gamelands "Oran Drop Zone" - From Aberdeen, travel approximately 10 miles south on Hwy 1 to Hoffman, NC. Turn left onto SR 1602 (School Road, then turn left after the RR tracks and follow Butler Road). Continue approximately 2.5 miles (estimated) south, following signs to Test HQ on the left.
The test will start each day at 7:30 am – handlers and volunteers please be on the site by 7:00 am
Entry Fees-
Natural Ability $135.00
All recognized pointing breeds are eligible for NAVHDA tests as long as the dog is purebred and registered with the NAVHDA registry. The registration form can be down loaded from the International website.
Dogs are eligible for Natural Ability testing up to and including the day they reach 16 months old. Dogs over 16 months may be run for evaluation only and may only be run if space is available. No classification can be awarded to a dog running for evaluation regardless of score attained.
*NOTE: Starting July 1, 2018 both the owner and handler must be registered members of NAVHDA to enter a dog in the a sanctioned test.
Test entries are limited and will be taken on a first come first served basis, subject to the rules of eligibility stated above. A test entry consists of a completed form accompanied by the correct entry fee.
DO NOT SEND POST DATED CHECKS Please print legibly or type your entry form online and then print it. All information must be included with your entry. If the NAVHDA registration number (NR) is not yet assigned, enter "pending" on the form and provide the NR number when it is available.
Entries withdrawn or cancelled by 2 months before the test will receive
a refund of the test entry minus $25.00.
After the 2 month period, no refunds will be made.
Test entry fees will only be refunded for medical reasons. 100% of the test entry fee will be refunded if a request is submitted, in writing, to the Test Secretary, accompanied by a verifying letter from a physician or veterinarian stating that the handler or dog should not participate in the test for medical reasons.Under no other circumstances will any refunds be made.
An email message will be sent to all entrants confirming receipt of entry and the running order for the test. We will try to schedule the test to meet your preferred running day. The running order will be sent to all entrants at least 2 weeks before the test date. If upon receipt of your entry the test is full, you will be contacted to see if you would like to be on the waiting list. If you do not want to be on the waiting list, a full refund will be provided.
A hot lunch will be served on the grounds each day. TBA
The Pine Inn
175 Persimmon Drive
Pine Bluff, NC 28373
Phone: (910) 969-1080
Holiday Inn Express
155 Partner Circle
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Hampton Inn and Suites Southern Pines
200 Columbus Drive
Aberdeen, NC 28315
Days Inn Southern Pines
805 South West Service Road
Southern Pines, NC 28388
Best Western Pinehurst Inn
1675 US Hwy 1 South
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Comfort Inn
9801 US 15-501 Hwy
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Residence Inn
105 Brucewood Rd.
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Please mail all test entry forms to the
Test Secretary
Kim Lewis
1292 Furr Rd
Vass, N.C. 28394
Payments are made out to Carolinas Chapter NAVHDA
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Booking for the 2020 Country Music Cruise is now open!
Just 16 UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN VIEW CABINS LEFT!
The Country Music Cruise 2020 is here! Now is your time to book the vacation of a lifetime full of Real Country Music, and a Real Good Time. Experience over 50 LIVE performances and 25 interactive events, line dance on the lido, enjoy theme nights, artist Q&As, and poolside parties all while sailing the high seas! Cabins are filling up quickly, don't miss the boat!
These prices are "cruise only" in U. S. Dollars (USD) and are quoted per person based upon double occupancy, except for "Singles", and do not include port charges, airfare, ground transportation, onboard purchases, purchased drinks onboard or excursions. It does include all meals, shows and onboard events produced by StarVista LIVE.
The cost for 3rd and 4th passengers in a stateroom is $1,000 per person plus all applicable taxes and fees.
Port Charges/Taxes/Gratuities: $325 per person is due when remaining balance is due.
To qualify for our "Military Rate" you must provide a copy of your DD-214 or a military ID. Please email this to southwestgeorgiatravel.com after booking and the 5% discount will apply to your balance before your first payment installment. Please note that in order to receive the discount, you cannot have already paid in full at the time of the application.
Minimum age requirement to book a cabin: 21
Minimum age requirement to stay in a cabin WITH ADULT OR GUARDIAN: 18
Deposit due at booking: $500 per person. We will contact you for credit card information or you may pay by cash at our office.
Balance due November 15, 2019.
Semi-Annual Plan
After making your deposit, your remaining balance will be divided into two equal payments. The first will be due half way between the time of booking and final payment which will be due on November 15, 2019.
Monthly Plan
After making your deposit, your remaining balance will be divided into equal monthly installments. Your final payment will be due on November 15, 2019.
Standard Pay Plan
After making your deposit, your remaining balance will be divided into three equal payments. The payments will be equally spaced between the time of booking and final payment with final payment due on November 15, 2019.
All payments are non-refundable. All payments will be processed on the first of each month as per your payment schedule. All balances must be paid in full by November 15, 2019.


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Aside from following investment tips in newspapers, newsletters, from sell-side analysts and on online stock market forums – all of which are often-used but also relatively low-quality information sources – where can investors discover equity investment opportunities? In this article I discuss some of my favoured methods, which are listed in no particular order.
Plagiarism. Unlike most other walks of life, plagiarising the investment ideas of others is certainly not illegal and is often actively encouraged, as exemplified by the recent Value Investing Congress where a group of leading investment managers shared their ideas with the public. There are many sources of information, but the most comprehensive are the SEC EDGAR database (look for forms 13-D and 13-F) and the UK's Regulatory News Service. More readable sources include websites such as Gurufocus and Marketfolly, while managers of public investment funds often list their top holdings on their company website. The risks of copying others are that their position may be part of a hedge (ie. offset by a short elsewhere) or that they are seeking to take an activist role to forces changes on the company that may not be in your interests as a minority shareholder.
Quantitative Screens. By using websites such as Google Finance, Digital Look, ADVFN or the Financial Times, it is possible to search for companies that meet certain financial characteristics. Such characteristics could include: a high dividend yield, low indebtedness, a low price-earnings ratio, high return on equity, high historical earnings growth, etc. I have previously discussed some of the pitfalls of using quantitative screens and have already applied Benjamin Graham's large-capitalisation to European companies. Expect more stock screen examples in the future.
Your Own Knowledge. As a consumer and as a company employee you are on a daily basis coming into contact with hundreds of products and services. You may notice a particularly successful new product launch or a company that appears to be growing market share at the expense of its competitors. You can use this knowledge to further investigate the companies in question to discover whether they are worthwhile investments. For example, Apple Inc launched the iPod in October 2001, something that was heavily marketed to consumers the world over. Someone investing at that point would have returned 33x their initial investment (48% per annum).
52-week Lows. Investing in underperforming companies often entails higher risks than companies that are showing positive performance (and therefore unlikely to be hitting new share price lows). However, given how stock market investors show regular mood swings from exuberance to pessimism, this can often be a way of identifying attractive businesses that have been over-looked or are simply out of favour with the sell-side analyst community. Stockpickr provides a handy list of companies hitting 52-week lows in the US and Morningstar provides a similar service in the UK.
Director Buying. Company directors know their businesses better than are external investors, so their buys and sells should contain important information for investors. Because of this, company directors have to disclose their purchases and sales to the stock market in most developed markets. The pitfalls of taking this approach is that a director may simply be buying as he exercises an option grant, buying/selling a small amount relative to his overall wealth, or selling for personal reasons (eg. to fund a divorce settlement). Empirical research has found that directors' share trades in smaller companies have a much greater predictive ability than those in larger ones. Directors Deals offers quality information in this area, though much is subscription only. Digital Look is a source of free information in the UK, while Morningstar provides such information in the US.
Temporary Bad News. While it is often difficult to separate temporary set-backs from permanent ones given potential long-tail costs such as legal liabilities and customer refund costs, markets often dramatically over-react to bad news, giving investors the opportunity to buy shares in fundamentally strong companies at unusually attractive prices. Examples of this include recent incidents at BP plc and Toyota Motor Corporation. Since the Mercando oil spill reached its worst point, the share price has returned 42%. For Toyota, although the issues surrounding the January 2010 recall have dissipated without a significant impact on the company's US car sales, the strength of the Yen in recent months has prevented the company's share price from recovering. This also highlights how even when you as an investor correctly identify a situation (in this case the temporary nature of the recalls), other factors can intervene to offset your investment case.
Picks and Shovels. It it said of the 1848-55 California gold rush that the men who made the profits were not the prospectors themselves but instead the men who sold the picks and shovels. Indeed, one of the richest men in California at the time was Samuel Brannan, a promoter of the gold rush and owner of a number of mining supply stores. The same principle applies to investing today. Where a boom or growth industry has been identified, the best investment may not be the shares of the company that provides the end product, but instead one that provides a particular input, as the input supplier may have a stronger competitive position than the company that produces the end product.