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I've created a new Garageband Song and using the fixed1t software instruments, I've laid out the tracks with a view to converting the song to play on an iPad.
As I have created the song using only software instruments 'they are the green tracks', then Garageband knows their are no real instruments, samples or audio loops in the song and will not let you 'Archive' the song, and the Archive Project tick box is greyed out. You can only do a standard Save.
In order for a Mac Garageband song to 'Save As' an 'Archive Project' song file, you need to ensure that you have a least one sample, real instrument or loop in one of the tracks.
|Mac Garageband - Black Magic Woman Converted and Running on the iPad 4
And here is an iPod Touch 5th Generation composite, kindly sent to me by one of my users Robert Thompson
If you haven't checked out my showreel and other fixed1t software videos on You Tube then please do.
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Dr. Craig Butz, who played two seasons in the WHL, was killed and a daughter was injured in a boating accident near Clearwater Beach, Fla., on Saturday. According to WFLA.com, Butz, 52, was killed when "a jet ski collided with a boat operated by 67-year-old Thomas Carey of Clearwater."
Butz, the principal of Pepin Academies, a charter school for children with learning disabilities, lived in Altamonte Springs, Fla. He was taken to hospital in critical condition, and later died.
Teagan, his four-year-old daughter, was in critical condition as of Sunday evening.
Butz, a native of Swift Current, was a defenceman. He spent 1982-83 with the Kelowna Wings, scoring five goals and adding 20 assists in 71 games. The following season, he played 20 games with the Wings, then was dealt to the Portland Winter Hawks. In 74 games, he had five goals and 17 assists.
He was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the eighth round of the NHL's 1983 draft, but went on to attend the U of Saskatchewan, where he played for the Huskies.
Jeff Skowronek, the chairman of Pepin Academies, released this statement:
"We are shocked and saddened to hear of the unexpected and tragic loss of Pepin Academies' Executive Director, Dr. Craig Butz. In my four years working with Dr. Butz, he advanced the mission of Pepin Academies tenfold. His wisdom and intelligence was matched by his passion and exuberance for the staff and students of our schools. He was a leader, a champion, and a friend. The pain of his loss, both professionally and personally, will be felt for an eternity. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially his young daughter Teagan who remains in critical condition. We ask that their privacy be respected during this sad and difficult time. Pepin Academies will have bereavement specialists at the school on Monday to help grieving students and staff cope with this tragic loss."
The Orlando Sentinel has more right here.
The junior B Comox Valley Glacier Kings of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League have a new head coach in the person of Paul Mugford. He takes over from Joey Ewing, who was replaced after the club lost five of its first six games (1-4-1). . . . Mugford took over after a 12-5 loss to the host Nanaimo Buccaneers. . . . In Mugford's first game as head coach, the host Glacier Kings dropped a 10-3 decision to the Saanich Braves. . . . Ewing was into his fifth season as the club's head coach.
Sunday games:
At Edmonton, F Brandon Hagel scored two goals to help the Red Deer Rebels to a 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oil Kings. . . . One night earlier, the Rebels had beaten the visiting Oil Kings, 7-3. . . . Last night, the Rebels overcame 2-0 and 3-1 deficits en route to the victory. . . . The Oil Kings (0-2-0) took an early 2-0 first-period lead on goals from F Trey Fix-Wolansky (1), at 3:17, and F Kobe Mohr (1) at 4:26. . . . F Mason McCarty (2), who also had an assist, got Red Deer on the scoreboard, on a PP, at 10:19. . . . F Ty Gerla (1) restored Edmonton's two-goal lead at 11:48 of the second period. . . . The Rebels then scored the game's last four goals. . . . Hagel began the onslaught at 18:12 of the second period. . . . The Rebels won it with three third-period scores, from F Reese Johnson (2), on a PP, at 0:49; F Jared Dmytriw (1), on another PP, at 9:21; and Hagel (3), into an empty net, at 18:53. . . . Mohr also had an assist for the Oil Kings. . . . The Rebels got two assists from F Grayson Pawlenchuk. . . . Red Deer (2-0-0) was 3-5 on the PP; Edmonton was 2-4. . . . According to the WHL stats, the Rebels won 42 of the game's 59 faceoffs, led by Johnson (10-for-11), Dmytriw (14-18) and Kristian Reichel (12-21). . . . Red Deer G Lasse Petersen stopped 18 shots, nine fewer than Edmonton's Travis Child. . . . Red Deer F Austin Pratt left in the first period with an undisclosed injury and didn't return. . . . Announced attendance: 8,218.
In that 5OT game last season, @WHLsilvertips had 75 shots in 151 minutes.
Tonight in 60 they had 52 shots. pic.twitter.com/M1K1UnVwOK
— TBird Tidbits (@TBirdTidbits) September 25, 2017
At Everett, F Patrick Bajkov scored twice and added an assist to lead the Silvertips to a penalty-filled 4-1 victory over the Tri-City Americans. . . . Dennis Williams, the freshman head coach of the Silvertips, recorded his first WHL coaching victory. . . . The Silvertips scored the game's first two goals and the last two. . . . Everett jumped out to a 2-0 first-period lead on goals from F Riley Sutter (2), on a PP, at 7:40, and Bajkov, at 13:04. . . . F Maxwell James (1) scored for Tri-City, on a PP, at 16:19 of the second period. . . . Bajkov (2) got that one back at 18:10. . . . F Sean Richards (1) added more insurance at 1:35 of the third period. . . . The teams combined to take 26 penalties, with Tri-City incurring 53 of the 98 minutes that were doled out. . . . Everett (1-1-0) was 1-5 on the PP; Tri-City (0-2-0) was 1-7. . . . G Dorrin Luding blocked 42 shots for Everett to record his first WHL victory, while Tri-City's Patrick Dea made 48 saves. . . . Announced attendance: 2,890.
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Check out his blog, read his QSM magazines, and enjoy the laughter.
Anand's Parodies & Caricatures.
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The final 2017 figures are in and they show that it was a great year for home sales in some areas and not so great for others.
This article follows on from one I wrote following the release of the Q1 figures, which you can find here.
Firstly, here are the home sales figures for our four main areas (Marbella, Benahavís, Mijas and Estepona) for 2017.
As you can see, only Benahavís saw a fall in sales in respect to the previous year. Estepona, meanwhile, had its best year even surpassing sales figures from before the crisis. Sales in Marbella appear to have levelled out. Although figures show an increase when compared to 2016, 2015 was busier. Pre-crisis 2004 still stands as the busiest year for the tourist hotspot. Mijas also saw a significant increase in home sales in 2017. With only a slight dip 2014 to 2015, Mijas has seen steadily increasing sales figures since 2011.
Incidentally, the total sales in 2017 (10,590) is only marginally below the highest figure (10,809) which was seen in 2007, arguably the year that saw the crisis take hold. That makes 2017 the third busiest year since 2004, in terms of home sales. You can see that since 2011, other than an almost insignificant dip between 2014/15, sales increased consistently along the coast. Both Benahavís and Estepona are now selling more properties annually than they were in 2004. Marbella and Mijas are also catching up.
The figures for Benahavís are not a surprise. There hasn't been much construction going on in the town for some time, in part due to lack of space. That has significantly reduced supply in the area, which is reflected in the figures. However, there are a number of new projects currently underway in the mountain village which are on the market now. I would expect this to have a bearing on this year's home sales figures.
Construction is alive and well up and down the coast and Estepona is no different. A lot of people think of Estepona as starting at the drive-thru McDonalds but it actually begins long before that, around Atalaya. Most of the New Golden Mile is officially part of Estepona. This means a lot of new developments although quite a distance from the town, are included in Estepona's figures. Quite a few have sprung up in recent years with plenty more on the way. These have surely helped Estepona increase its sales. I would expect the likes of Flamingo Villas, Estepona Golf, Campanario Apartments, and many more new projects in the area to provide a much-needed boost to the towns figures for 2018.
Mijas is still showing figures below their pre-crisis peak but not so far away from 2004/2005 results. Following the peak in 2007, sales in Mijas fell dramatically year-on-year until they hit bottom in 2011. Since then, sales have increased slowly but steadily with 2017 bringing almost 3,000 sales, close to figures from 2005. Since 2011, sales have almost doubled in Mijas.
Typically the busiest town, Marbella has a long history of high property turnover. Once a new development is announced, it usually sells out very quickly due to the fame and reputation of the town. But as with other areas, construction stopped for many years following the crisis as out-of-pocket investors tightened their purse strings, and private buyers abandoned the holiday-home ship in droves! Sales figures have increased though, and 2017's results show more than double the number of sales seen in the low of 2008. Despite a couple of small dips sales have continued upwards and this is reflected also in sales figures from the first quarter of this year.
Of course, sales are also influenced by price and we have seen increases for the last eight consecutive quarters, only dipping at the end of Q1 this year. Does this mean that the recovery is over? No. Higher prices and slowing sales are not something the market wants to see, but it is expected. Prices cannot keep rising forever, and although prices are still not at the highs we saw before the crisis they are getting there. I expect prices and sales figures to remain steady for the next 12 months, following years of increases.
Brexit is still having an affect on sales too. Many Brits who were previously in the market for a holiday home are now holding back. People are waiting for something concrete from their government who, to say the least, have provided only sketchy information concerning what rights the Brits will or will not have in the EU following their departure.
The Costa del Sol is back! It is once again an active market for developers, investors and private buyers. With the return of construction, there is plenty of stock of both used and new property on the market. Plenty of choice is good for buyers. Sales are up, and the coast is busy with buyers looking for their dream home in the sun. Start your property search today!


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San Jose Sharks
The Sharks' best-known tradition is their pre-game entrance scene.
The Sharks' best-known tradition is their pre-game entrance scene. At the beginning of each Sharks home game, the lights go down and a 17-foot open shark mouth is lowered from the rafters. As the mouth is lowered the eyes flash red and fog pours out. Then, a live view of the locker room tunnel with Sharks players is shown on the scoreboard and the goalie leads the team out of the locker room, through the mouth, and onto the ice.[26] The Sharks currently use "Seek & Destroy" byMetallica as their entrance song. Previous entrance songs include Metallica's version of "Breadfan" and "Get Ready for This" by 2 Unlimited.
Any time the Sharks go on the power play, the Jaws theme song is played while the fans do "The Chomp," extending their arms in front and moving them up and down to form a chomping jaw. The song played after each goal is a casio keyboard version of "Rock and Roll Part 2" by Gary Glitter. This was changed for one season, 2006–07, when they used "Holiday" by Bay Area band Green Day, but after the season it was changed back to "Rock and Roll Part 2."


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The Nation
The new compact-sized XPRESS will immediately become the country's largest English language daily newspaper when it debuts in March as a freesheet, Thanachai Theerapatvong, chairman of publisher Nation Multimedia Group Plc, said yesterday.
"The existing two English newspapers, after several decades in the market, can't reach a circulation of 100,000 copies," Thanachai told a press conference at the Conrad Hotel.
Maybe that has something to do with putting out crappy products.
Leading newspaper designer Mario Garcia took aim at readers aged 25-35 with a friendly and attractive format featuring big, lavish pictures, striking headlines and concise news stories. The 48-page daily will feature content that appeals to the new generation.
"We want all readers to finish reading the newspaper in around 20 minutes," said XPRESS editor Tulsathit Taptim.
Readers can spend only a few seconds glancing at the headlines and photos to get the story idea, he said.
Garcia said the orange masthead reflects the colour of young readers.
"The colour represents warm, colourful and young people," he said.
I think it is hilarious that The Nation has to give away the paper now.
This is its new unbelievable marketing strategy: Make the articles shorter, dumber and more attractive, as if the readers were looking for a new girlfriend instead of a newspaper.
Here is marketing strategy for The Nation's publishers that I will give to them for free.
1. Fire the editors. They are worthless and incompetent. Send Suthichai, Tulsie, Thepchai, Thanong, Kavi and Sopon out to pasture.
2. Get rid of any peripheral business unrelated to producing news. Stick to improving two newspapers: The Nation and Kom Chad Luek.
3. Hire new professional staff that has been educated abroad and understands the meaning of a free press. Don't be like Suthichai and Tulsie, who hire recent graduates who know nothing about government and politics and pay them slave wages.
For the English paper, hire staff that can read, write and speak English fluently. For the Thai newspaper, make sure they are literate.
4. Hire professional competent sub-editors and pay them well.
5. Do some investigative news reporting.
6. Have a strong business section.
7. Have a strong IT section like the Bangkok Post.
8. Diversify the opinion page
9. Stop being a whore to the military. 9b. Stop being a whore to the bureaucracy.
10. Put together a website that doesn't look like it was done by a Downs Syndrome victim.
11. If you didn't get it the first time, fire Suthichai Yoon. If he goes, the rest of the incompetents will follow.


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Pennsylvania Individual Income Tax
Pennsylvania has a unique system of taxing individual income. Residents and taxpayers in Pennsylvania pay a flat tax of 3.07%. This means that in Pennsylvania everyone pays 3.07%, no matter how much income they make. However, if your income is low enough, the state will forgive your tax debt, bringing your tax bill to zero.
Pennsylvania does not allow for a standard deduction or a deduction for personal exemptions (dependents). Therefore, the allowed deductions, tax credits, and exclusions from income become all the more important.
What Income Is Taxable?
Pennsylvania assesses tax on the eight classes of income:
- Compensation
- Interest
- Dividends
- Net profits from a business, profession, or farm
- Net gains from the dispositions of property
- Net gains from rents, royalties, patents, and copyrights
- Income from estates or trusts
- Gambling and lottery winnings other than Pennsylvania Lottery Winnings
What Income Is Exempt?
Common income items that are exempt from Pennsylvania income tax include:
- Capital gains from the sale of a principal residence for those who satisfy ownership and use requirements
- Personal use of employer-owned property
- Child support
- Alimony
- Social security benefits, public and private pensions, and IRA distributions
- Worker's compensation, unemployment benefits, and public assistance
- Sick pay
- Inheritances and gifts
For full details on all exempt income, items see the instructions to Form PA-40.
What Can I Deduct?
Pennsylvania does not allow many of the deductions that are allowed on your Federal tax return, limiting your deductions to the following three:
Employment-related expenses that were not reimbursed by your employer are allowed to be deducted from your gross compensation. Pennsylvania requires the costs to be ordinary, necessary, reasonable, and directly related to your occupation. You are allowed to deduct ALL of these costs as Pennsylvania does not impose the Federal limits on this deduction.
Medical savings and health savings account contributions are deductible to the extent they are deductible for Federal (IRS) tax purposes. If you received a deduction for these contributions on your Federal return, your Pennsylvania deduction would be the same as your Federal deduction. Your Federal deduction can be found on Line 25 of your Federal Form 1040.
529 college savings account contributions made during the tax year can be deducted up to the limit of $13,000 per beneficiary. This deduction applies to both Pennsylvania 529 plans and out-of-state 529 plans.
What Tax Credits Are Available?
Tax credits reduce your tax debt directly, similar to a payment. Pennsylvania offers these credits to individuals:
Resident Credit is a credit for gross or net income taxes paid to other states or foreign countries by Pennsylvania residents
Tax Forgiveness Credit is a credit extended to taxpayers who are single, married, and/or have dependents and whose income from all sources (including tax-exempt items like alimony, child support, social security, etc.) does not exceed certain income limits. Depending on your number of dependents and income you can receive a credit of anywhere from 10 percent to 100 percent your tax liability.
Filing Your Return
If you are a Pennsylvania resident, nonresident, or part-year resident, you must file a Pennsylvania tax return if you received over $33 in gross income or you sustained a loss from any transaction as an individual, sole proprietor, partner in a partnership, or Pennsylvania S-corporation shareholder. Forms are available on the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue's Web site. You can also call 1-888-PATAXES to order forms and have them mailed or faxed to you.
You can choose to mail your return, file over the telephone (Tele-file), fill out and submit your return online, or e-file using tax software such as TurboTax. Tax returns and payment must be postmarked on or before April 15th.


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Wednesday, 6 July 2011
F18 Worlds : (NOT) Gone with the Wind
Darren Bundock and Jeroen Van Leeuwen doing very cheesy grins on a C2 on Lake Balaton! Image copyright Áron Szántó.
by Gabriella Biár
On the second day of the world championship the weather was unpredictable again.
Because of the lack of wind the participants of the Groupama Garancia F18 World Championship had to wait for two hours before the organizers could let the race begin. The first group of the first race could start and finish the section but the second group was not so lucky.
"In the morning we tried to let the race but they hardly crossed the finish line. In the afternoon we replaced the course, preparing for a tail-wind section but the wind blew from 320-360 degrees, so it would not have been fair to the others, thus there were no more races today," Attila R. Nagy the president of the BYC said.
The second group was planned to start again in the afternoon, but the organizers had to stop the race on the second time because of the extreme circumstances. "The Lake Balaton introduced itself, one part of the course was windy as long as the other part was calm," Peter Süle organizer said.
Presently, just the first group has results, so we need to wait for the silver and golden groups. Maybe the weather will be more gracious tomorrow and let the championship continue.
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From huge treasured bronze leopards to witty Belle Époque caricatures and vintage portraits of Parisian dancers, the artwork on display at Hotel d'Angleterre is as eye-catching as it is intriguing. Whether you're enjoying a cappuccino in the Petit-Salon or working your way through the fine dining menu in the brightly lit Windows Restaurant, take a moment to appreciate the hotel's eclectic art collection and discover the stories behind it.
Located at the entrance of the hotel, the Petit-Salon is a warm, inviting area where guests are invited to relax. Elegantly decorated, the space features several Belgian-style tapestries dating from the 19th century, alongside evocative pieces by French artist Sem. Otherwise known as Georges Goursat, Sem was a renowned caricaturist during the Belle Époque in Paris and his vivid sketches capture famous personalities from the era. Among Sem's most notable subjects are fashion legend Coco Chanel and erstwhile president of France Paul Doumer.
Windows Restaurant
The hotel's acclaimed Windows Restaurant is divided into two sections: a formal restaurant where lunch and dinner are served, and the Observatoire, which is used for breakfast and afternoon tea every day. Well-known for its stunning views across Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc and local landmarks such as the Jet d'Eau, Windows Restaurant is thoughtfully decorated with beautiful antiques and objets d'art.
Look out for a series of photographs depicting the charismatic Mistinguett, a famous French singer and dancer from the early 19th century. A regular performer at Paris' notorious Moulin Rouge, Mistinguett was at one time the world's highest paid female performer and even had her legs insured for 500,000 francs.
Alongside the portraits of the iconic entertainer are a few more rare illustrations by Sem, as well as the work of Hungarian illustrator Marcel Vértes. The artist found fame in France following the first world war. Known primarily for his work as a costume designer, he won two Academy Awards for his artistic contributions to the 1952 film Moulin Rouge.
The Leopard Bar
A stylish, cosy drinking den, The Leopard Bar is all wood-paneled walls and leather armchairs – just the place for a smart cocktail or sophisticated digestif. Here, the artwork on display is designed to reflect the bar's signature wild cat theme, with two show-stopping huge bronze leopard sculptures guarding the entrance to the bar. In addition to them, illustrations and sculptures of wild animals in the savannah are a fitting reference to The Red Carnation Hotel Collection's South African heritage. Our founders, Bea and Stanley Tollman, are from Johannesburg, and it's in the South African capital that they opened their first hotel in 1984.
Join us at Red Carnation Hotels' Hotel d'Angleterre to enjoy our lovingly curated and eclectic art collection.
Images: all images courtesy of Red Carnation Hotels.


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The first day of jury selection took place Monday in the trial of Dr. Frank Lazzerini, who now faces 264 felony counts including involuntary manslaughter.
Jury selection continued Monday with the hopes of empaneling a jury Tuesday in the trial of Dr. Frank Lazzerini. He faced 264 felony charges including involuntary manslaughter, aggravated drug trafficking and Medicaid fraud.
The jury that's eventually empaneled will be charged with deciding whether Lazzerini of Barberton is guilty of one count of involuntary manslaughter, not two counts.
Responding to a motion by the Stark County Prosecutor's office, Stark County Common Pleas Judge Kristin Farmer on Friday dismissed eight of the original 272 felony counts against Lazzerini. One of the dismissed counts was one of the two involuntary manslaughter charges.
In February 2018, the grand jury indictment had alleged that Lazzerini caused the death of Nathaniel Carder on or around Dec. 26, 2014 through the sale of a controlled substance, an oxycodone medication without a valid prescription. Lazzerini's arrest that month came two years after police, aided by the FBI, raided Lazzerini's Premier Family Practice in Jackson Township and his Barberton home and seized his patients' medical records.
Prosecutors filed a motion April 26 asking Judge Farmer to approve the dismissal of the involuntary manslaughter charge related to Carder in addition to seven other charges alleging aggravated drug trafficking or drug trafficking of medications.
The motion also sought to modify the wording for seven other felony charges due to "omissions or typographical errors." The changes approved by Farmer resulted in the downgrading of three of the charges to lesser felony charges.
"The State submits that in the interests of justice they are only planning on pursuing the amended and remaining counts at trial," states the motion, which gives no explanation why prosecutors sought dismissal of the eight charges.
Lazzerini still faces the involuntary manslaughter charge accusing him of causing the death of Jaimie Hayhurst by committing or attempting to commit aggravated drug trafficking by selling or offering to sell several controlled substances.
Judge Farmer summarized the charges to prospective jurors: involuntary manslaughter, telecommunications fraud, Medicaid fraud, grand theft, engaging in corrupt activity, 86 counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs, 10 of those counts with major drug specifications, 86 counts of drug trafficking and 86 counts of illegal processing of drug documents.
Meanwhile, about 122 prospective jurors Monday morning submitted written questionnaires. After the judge and attorneys reviewed them, about 27 of them were dismissed in the early afternoon. Several prospective jurors said they had served as jurors in past criminal and civil cases. By about 4:20 p.m., a court official said it appeared jury selection would resume Tuesday morning around 8:30 a.m. It wasn't clear if opening statements by the prosecution would begin Tuesday.
The case is expected to last up to five weeks due to the multitude of charges. Because of the anticipated length of the trial, the court could empanel a larger-than-usual number of alternate jurors.
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by Chris Foster
Earlier this week we examined the First Round of a Dynasty Draft, and now it is time to move on to the second round. The second round of a dynasty draft is where the big breaks are made! Statistically, more first round players will be fantasy contributors than second rounders, but if you can reel in a productive first and second rounder, watch out! First round draft picks are the guys that you hope can provide immediate contributions to your fantasy roster. The key with second rounders is to find the guys that you think have pathways to the field. Here is my list of second round picks!
Check out Round 3 next week!
2.01= Samaje Perine (Washington Redskins)
Let me remind you that it was Perine that broke the NCAA all-time rushing record at Oklahoma, not Joe Mixon. Perine was thinner and had more wiggle in his freshman year when he broke the record than he does now, but the big body back could be worth a high second round selection in the rookie draft! His competition in Washington, undrafted free agent Fat Rob Kelley and Matt Jones, shouldn't be able to keep him off the field. I think he will split carries with Kelley from day one, and eventually win the job.
2.02= Zay Jones (Buffalo Bills)
Jones showed out at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. He drew attention after his performance that weekend which led him to become one of the first receivers off the board in this draft. Since Robert Woods vacated Buffalo, Jones could walk right into the #2 role in Buffalo, and with Sammy Watkins injury history, his ceiling could be very high. Many will be scared off because of Tyrod Taylor being his quarterback, but Taylor is a competent passer who will rely on Jones.
2.03= Joe Williams (San Francisco 49ers)
This may be a surprise. Yet, for whatever reason, Kyle Shanahan does not think that Carlos Hyde is that back that fits his scheme. Shanahan personally pleaded to John Lynch to trade up and get Williams and Lynch did just that. It appears the writing is on the wall for Carlos Hyde and that it could only be a matter of time before Williams will step into some playing time.
2.04= Chad Williams (Arizona Cardinals)
This is a, "trust the organization pick" more than anything else. The Cardinals have been able to take guys in later rounds that produce for them on the field. They do it as well as any organization in the league. See David Johnson, John Brown, and many others that were not highly thought of but have turned into stars for the Cards. They Cardinals, with the impending retirement of Larry Fitzgerald, needed another wide receiver badly. They grabbed Chad Williams later in the draft. He may not be an immediate producer for the Cardinals, but there is a chance that he could become one before the season ends.
2.05= Curtis Samuel= (Carolina Panthers)
I actually think Samuel and McCaffery hurt each other's fantasy value. Both players can do very similar things out of the backfield and the slot. I would expect that Samuel would take on the Ted Ginn role in the Panthers offense this season. We have seen Ginn be able to produce as a flex in years past.
2.06= JuJu Smith-Schuster (Pittsburgh Steelers)
There are some people that are really high on JuJu. I, however, am not one. I was never truly impressed with JuJu at USC and even though he is in a pass heavy offense, I don't like his landing spot. Martavious Bryant is obviously the big question mark here. If Bryant stays out of trouble and on the field, I don't like Schuster at all. He will compete with Sammy Coates for the last WR to see some playing time in that offense. Don't forget, the also have Eli Rodgers in the slot. If Bryant doesn't return for whatever reason between now and the opener, I would be willing to bump JuJu up. As of now though, it is just too crowded for me.
2.07= Chris Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Unlike JuJu, I loved Godwin coming into the draft. If he landed somewhere else, I would definitely have him ranked higher. Yet, like Juju, he lands on a team that is crowded with pass catchers. The Bucs have Mike Evans, newly signed DeSean Jackson, Cameron Brate, OJ Howard, Adam Humpries, Charles Sims, and now Chris Godwin. If Jackson, which he will, gets hurt, I like Godwin to fill the #2 role in the Tampa Bay offense.
2.08= Marlon Mack (Indianapolis Colts)
This pick has as much to do with opportunity as it does talent. It is only a matter of time until Frank Gore breaks down, and when he does it is likely to be Marlon Mack that will step in and fill his role. Mack isn't as talented as some backs in this class, but he has a great pathway to carries.
2.09= Jamaal Williams (Green Bay Packers)
I had Williams ranked high than most on my board coming into the draft and he landing in a really good spot. Ty Montgomery may be the starter, but he isn't a true workhorse back, and especially one that can reach paydirt inside the five-yard line. I understand that the Packers don't need a workhorse with Aaron Rodgers under center, but he could start off with goalline carries in game 1. Stick with Williams and he may just pay off for you.
2.10= Carlos Henderson (Denver Broncos)
The Broncos haven't had a third receiver to trot out beside Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas. Henderson is just that and should see plenty of opportunities this season. The unstable quarterback position in Denver hurts him, but he could grow as a player with Paxton Lynch, Trevor Siemian, or Chad Kelley.
2.11= Ardarius Stewart (New York Jets)
Stewart is one of the best playmakers in this class. He consistently made big plays for Alabama last season, and I think he can do much more than was asked to do for the Tide. He doesn't have tons of competition around him in New York, so he has a pathway to immediate playing time. The Jets will just have to find someone who can get him the ball consistently. Getting him late in the second would be a good investment.
2.12= Bucky Hodges (Minnesota Vikings)
Outside of Evan Engram, I think that Bucky Hodges landed in one of the best spots a tight end could have. Kyle Rudolph has consistently let down fantasy owners in his time in Minnesota and the Vikes are looking for a replacement. Hodges, like Engram, isn't an inline tight end who will do a lot of blocking at the line of scrimmage. Yet, he will be able to create tons of mismatches in the slot and could be in for a big year for the Vikings if he can get on the field.
Check out Round 3 Dynasty Draft later on next week!
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I walked into a womb-like interiorand panicked. Eight clear Mylar cylinders were suspended from the ceiling, each one painted on the inside and lit from within, and they were made to rotate, so that they projected shifting, sliding colored images on the walls as they spun around and around: a little girl on crutches, schools of fish gobbled up by a bigger fish, mutilated limbs and intestines swirling in the red glare, and . . . was that Lewis Carroll's Alice suspended in a pool of blood? The sword-wielding Mad Meg, an apparition from Pieter Bruegel the Elder's eponymously named 1562 painting, replaces her.
Welcome to Remembering Mad Meg, 2007, one of Nalini Malani's seminal "video/shadow plays." This art aims to be hair-raising. That our first encounter at this major retrospectivesensitively curated by Sophie Duplaixwas with one of Malani's best-known and goriest
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The first families of Boers, descendants of Dutch settlers in South Africa, could soon be moving to Russia to escape rising violence against farmers. Some 15,000 Boers want to leave South Africa and become farmers in Russia.
The Schlebusch family from South Africa's Bloemfontein is going to be among first 50 Boer families to settle in Russia's southwest. Like many other Boers, they are seeking political asylum in Russia. They say they are facing violent attacks and death threats at home stemming from government plans to expropriate their land.
Earlier this month, farmer Adi Schlebusch visited Russia's farm belt Stavropol Region. Schlebusch, whose grandfather was murdered at his farm, told RT that the land in South Africa "was never taken by whites from blacks with violence or in an unjust manner." He explained that when Boers moved to South Africa in the 19th century, they tried to act in a way that was fair, to negotiate officially and to avoid conflict.
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It's official, I'm no longer a teenager and I've got the candles to prove it. My birthday evidently fell on a Sunday this year. So I spent the day the only way I know how, with church in the morning and brunch in the afternoon.
"Wow, 20." were the exact words of my brother at brunch. If I'm being honest, those were also the exact words running through my head.
I have lived 20 years of life. It is safe to say that the past 20 years have been anything but conventional. With that being said, I wouldn't change them for anything. These past 20 years have granted me so many amazing experiences. These experiences have enriched my life and made me into the person I am today. I'm so grateful for all of the people in my life who have loved, guided, and supported me for the last 20 years. I've been blessed with such wonderful family members and friends. I'm excited to say that I have lived for 20 years, but I'm even more excited for what the future holds. I have big dreams. Which seems clique to say, but it's the truth. I have so many exciting opportunities coming this year that I cannot wait to share with all of you. So here is to the past twenty years, tune in to see what comes next!


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Hello ........ I transformed black smokey eyes into this look.Firstly I created Everyday smokey Eyes look and then turned it into this beautiful blue makeup look.So let's see how I created this look.I did not changed the lower lash makeup and just applied the blue eyeshadow over the brown eyeshadow on my lid. Then I took some … Continue reading Blue Smokey eyes
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Everyday smokey Eyes
Hello ........ I created this everyday smokey eyes that can be worn on every day basis.This is my go to makeup look.So lets start this step by step eye makeup tutorial. Step 1:- First of all I did my entire face makeup Step 2|:- Then I took some light brown color and applied all over … Continue reading Everyday smokey Eyes
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Today I was alone at home and I had nothing to do .So that's why I created this look for you guys .It is quite simple and easy to create that takes only few minutes to create.So let's start Step 1:- First of all I applied concealer all over my eyelid and applied some compact … Continue reading Party Makeup Look
Potato Clean – Up At Home
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Dabur Badam Tail Review
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Pantene Silky Smooth Care Shampoo
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Was it just a simple database query?
So the sensitive personal details of 25m people has been lost and there is a huge political furore over it. Whose fault is it? As far as I can see, (and this is my personal opinion,) blame must lie with IT, specifically the IT contractor and either the contract they work with or the perception of that contract.
The National Audit Office asked HM Customs and Excise for child benefit in "desensitized form". Sensitive details were specifically asked to be removed, ostensibly to make the file size smaller. This would require a bespoke query to be run. It was deemed too costly so it was assumed that a full extract of the data would do. The fact that this was then burned to a CD, posted unregistered mail and lost is not the point (that is stupidity). What is the point is the IT contract prohibits the business (in this case the governmental offices) to do their job properly.
What sort of contract demands extra payment for a simple database query for "NI numbers, child benefit numbers and children's names in order to select a risk-based sample of cases to audit as part of anti-fraud work"?
Surely this is an extra request that an experienced database analyst could easily run in the course of a day? If not you must ask why not – is it because the database is badly designed with nested tables and stored procedures and stuff that would make a decent DBA go eugchhh (I've seen that happen). If this is the case, the IT contractor has done a bad job; if an electrician worked in your house and left a mess of an electrical installation, would you keep employing them, even if they were cheap?
Maybe however it would not have incurred a cost and this was just the perception; "we must not… run additional scans/filters that may incur a cost to the department". If this was case it suggests a breakdown in the relationship between the business and IT, with tendency towards the confrontational and transactional rather than co-operation and partnership.
Organisations that outsource their IT often fail to realise what the true costs are. Anything outside the terms of the contract is a change request. It is not unusual for the request itself to incur a cost (someone has to write the documentation, specifiy the design, estimate the effort) before a line of code is written. (At one organisation I worked with that had outsourced their IT function, I was told that to add some basic client-side field validation to a single field on an application form on their website was likely to cost in the region of £60k). The business starts to believe that everything costs and IT becomes a hindrance and a vicious cycle commences.
How could things have worked differently? Let's say the HMRC IT department was run on more lean/ agile lines. With agile it embraces change. The request comes in (let's assume such requests are not regular occurances) and in the morning stand-up the BA describes the request and asks the developers for its feasibility in a word. Someone says "yes, I ran a simiar querry last month, it'll take me ten minutes". (In reality double or treble that estimate), but it will not have an imact on the developers ability to get thier prioritised work completed. Alternatively the developers say "given the database structure we have inherited that's a lot of effort" or the project manager says "another request?! pritoritise it like the others!" and it is prioritised in the weekly iteration planning meeting (pushing something else out) and then it gets done.
My hope is that when the inevitable investigation takes place, they don't just look at the policies and procedures, but also at the underlying structure of the way that IT is managed.


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Summer break is on the horizon and we know many families are looking forward to the reprieve from school work and student activities. Yet, more and more families are tutoring in between all the ice cream, water parks, and fun and games of summer—and for great reasons! In this post, we talk about the top 5 benefits of summer tutoring…
5. Retain Skills & Knowledge Already Learned
The first and most recognized reason to continue tutoring through the summer is to maintain academic success. Kids who take a break from learning during the summer are prone to a phenomenon known as the "Summer Slide."
Kids who experience the summer slide lose up to two months of the academic progress they made the year before. Just as kids progressively learn more during the school year, they progressively lose their knowledge during the summer break!
This slide can affect a number of different subjects and is known to be particularly detrimental to:
- Reading skills
- Math proficiency
Studies have also shown that students are more likely to be impacted by the summer slide when they're older. In other words, kids are most likely to slide back in the years when their skills are hardest to learn. The summer becomes a step backward in their education.
So, how do parents fight the summer slide?
Easy: get your kids to practice their skills! A summer tutor is the perfect opportunity for kids to exercise their brains and maintain their education. By the time September rolls around, your kids will be ready to pick up right where the past year left off.
4. Learn Super Cool New Things
Throughout the school year, tutoring focuses heavily on the curriculum set by the government. Some kids thrive off of this type of learning while others would prefer to pursue other passions.
Summer tutoring is a great opportunity to dive right into the topics that genuinely interest your kid. It's the perfect way to learn something new, expand knowledge in an area of passion, and build up confidence.
Imagine the things you could do if you had a set period of time devoted to exploring whatever educational topic you wanted. What new things would you learn? How would this improve your personal growth? Could you find a new career path?
A summer tutor can help guide kids through this super fun, exploratory opportunity. They can keep learning somewhat structured, while enabling kids to actively learn new things about the world around them.
3. Practice Important Life Skills
We all have life skills we can improve upon. Regardless of age, experience or personality, every person on planet earth could improve something about the way they take on life. But how many of us have the chance to actually do it?
Summer tutoring with Tutoring…With A Twist gives kids the opportunity to practice skills that will set them up for success for the rest of their lives. These skills may include:
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Our tutors are trained to teach kids how to become happy, healthy people. We teach kids the skills and tools that will help them achieve better results in the classroom and find success in the world.
2. Build Confidence & Self-Esteem
Tutoring is a phenomenal way to help build happy, confident children! Summer tutoring does this by continuing to build up foundational skills and knowledge, and reminding kids that they can learn almost anything they put their time and energy into.
Numerous studies have shown a direct link between academic success and self-esteem. By nurturing our kids' ability to learn and improve skills, summer tutoring directly improves students' self-esteem as well.
Best of all, summer tutoring comes without the stress and pressure of tutoring during the school year. Kids don't have to worry about an upcoming test or assignment and, instead, simply gain the benefits of becoming a more confident learner!
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Summer is tough—on parents, at least! It's challenging to find 90 days of entertaining activities to keep kids active and having fun. Fortunately, summer tutoring can be a great way to fill in the schedule! It's a healthy activity that reaps some serious benefits (see above!) while keeping the kiddos entertained.
Tutors can also assign activities or homework that can keep kids busy in between sessions. Imagine your kids summer days filled with missions like this:
- Create a bug journal to practice biology
- Make an amazing rock collection for geology
- Write in a journal to improve English skills
- Cook meals to practice math and chemistry
A summer tutor can help your kid fill their days with activities and lessons that are so fun they might forget they are learning!
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An awesome report on how media reports: Now and Then
Sean Penn paid 56,000 dollars to publish a full page open letter to president Bush.
A beautiful talk by Arundhati Roy: transcription or Real Audio
Also make sure you listen to the follow up discussion with Howard Zinn.
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Welcome to Ba Ba Blacksheep a podcast hosted by BowPeep for all the fiberholics out there. I'm glad you dropped by and I hope you enjoy the show. Put yourself on the map.
Hi, I'm BowPeep a shepherdess who is a fiberholic. I wish to remain anonymous, one…I'm not an expert and secondly I wish to protect the innocent.
I have learned a lot and want to "Pay it Forward" by sharing things I've learned along the way.
If you discover who I really am, please keep it a secret and instead experience the joy of "Pay it Forward".
Episode #9 – You, Me and Joe
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Life on the Farm – updates on the cast and crew
The different personalities of the animals.
WIP – Works in progress, what's on the needles, wheel or in the dyepot
Blue Face Leicester in the "Sherwood Forest" colorway by Greenwood Fiberworks
Knitting New – Folk Socks the plain vanilla one in the book. I'm doing 1.5″ in ribbing and stockinette the entire sock body. I'm doing them for DH for Christmas using Opal wool sock yarn. I'll have to get the colorway for you.
Potato Chip Scarf using some handspun "Goldfish in a Tutu" dyed by AllSpunUp.
The back is completed and the first front is up to the increases. Cassidy sweater by ChicKnits
It Had to Be Ewe – breed Information and the different types of wool
University of Oklahoma – Sheep Directory
Nebraska Sheep Directory
In Sheep's Clothing, A Handspinner's Guide to Wool
Sheep101.info – Cotswold
Cotswold Breeders Association – US
Cotswold Sheep Society – UK
Fodder – Tips, Tricks and Techniques I've learned along the way (if you have suggestions, send them in…more on that later)
Pet Peeves
What bugs you?
Can't see how to untangle my yarn from my glasses when I can't get my glasses on to see. A little story about ….you know you're a farmer when…
Greensleeves and The Frog Pond – ripping, repairing and swearing (no swearing on the air though, it's a family friendly show)
Knit to far…must rip back. We aren't talking knee socks ya know.
Say What? – Tidbits and terms used in spinning, knitting, dyeing, weaving
Short rows
Book reviews – From My Bookshelf
- "Knitting on the Road" by Nancy Bush
- Sock patterns for the Traveling Knitter
Published by Interweave Press
- Techniques for knitting on the road and a comprehensive list of different sock yarns and some fabulous patterns too.
Barnyard Banter – slang expressions that originated on the farm
"fog as thick as pea soup"
Off topic Topics or Guests – Discussions on the various fiber crafts, each show will look closer at aspects of a particular craft or an occasional guest
Interview with Joe
Ravelry Tips – ways to get the most out of Ravelry
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How to post a picture in Ravelry posts.
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Stay Current With All The Roulette Action
Before we begin, we want to give you a sincere "Thank you." We want to thank every single one of our followers and readers for returning to our blog again and again for all of the latest and greatest content about Roulette gaming online. We've enjoyed providing you with refreshing content for the entire year of 2014 and we further invite you to remain a reader with us as we share new information in 2015. We love sharing our reviews of Roulette games by the various software providers and reviews of casinos allowing you to get in on some fun Roulette gaming. It is our hope that you will continue to join us as we explore all of your Roulette gaming and gambling opportunities.
We would like to announce one small change that will follow in the coming year. Starting with this month's posts, we will be changing our posting schedule. In 2014, we offered 4 posts a month on Roulette gaming. We will now be offering new content two times monthly, on the 1st and the 15th of the month, regardless of the date it falls on – you can bookmark our site for ease of access. Be sure to note this small change so you won't miss out on all the latest and greatest game and casino reviews and news. If you rely on a feed, be sure to update it as well. With this change, you'll see the first new posting on Roulette appear on Sunday, February 15, 2015. Our postings will still go live at 12:00. Reducing our posting amounts allows us to supply you with more concise information in a streamlined fashion.
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Suppose you have a schema called mySchema and a table called myTable. You would like to retrieve all data with maximum length (for instance, whose first name is the longest).
The following is a simple query to handle situations like this.
select * from mySchema.myTable where length(myTable.firstName)= (select max(length(myTable.firstName)) from mySchema.myTable
Simple Huh ! Well it sometimes saves you a minute. The functions are tested to work in DB2/AS-400


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Oct 24 (Reuters) - Indian consumer company Zydus Wellness Ltd and Cadila Healthcare Ltd will jointly buy Heinz India Private Ltd for 45.95 billion rupees ($627.18 million).
Zydus and Cadila will buy entities including malt-based health drink Complan and energy drink Glucon-D, Zydus said here in a statement on Wednesday. ($1 = 73.2650 Indian rupees) (Reporting by Tanvi Mehta in Bengaluru; Editing by Vyas Mohan)


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One person dies every 40seconds from suicide. .That's close to 800 000 people every year according to the World Health Organization.
For every person who dies by suicide around 20 people make a suicide attempt, a reason immediate assistance is needed from a healthcare provider.
Suicide is the act of taking one's own life. WHO estimated 800,000 people die by suicide annually and Nigeria now ranks among the top suicide-prone countries.
Talking to Doctors About Suicide
If you feel suicidal in any way, you need to talk to your doctor about your suicidal feelings. Even though suicide conversations — with anyone — are scary, you absolutely need to have them.
If you feel you may hurt yourself or someone else or need help with distressing thoughts (including suicidal thoughts), Start a conversation with a doctor now.
These conversations prevent suicide. These conversations can save your life.
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- saying they have no reason to go on living
- making a will or giving away personal possessions
- searching for a means of doing personal harm, such as buying a gun
- sleeping too much or too little
- eating too little or eating too much, resulting in significant weight gain or loss
- engaging in reckless behaviours, including excessive alcohol or drug consumption
- avoiding social interactions with others
- expressing rage or intentions to seek revenge
- showing signs of extreme anxiousness or agitation
- having dramatic mood swings
- talking about suicide as a way out
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By Nellie Vinograd
We hear about the police constantly. We watch them in procedural crime shows and on grainy car-cam footage. We hear about them saving lives and ending them.
Recent events locally and in New Mexico have brought police brutality to the forefront of our minds. But the issue may not be as clear-cut or as rampant as we may think.
Use of force by the police is a complex issue. According to Kenneth Adams, author of "What We Know About Police Use of Force," there are a few reasons to explain certain misconceptions about this issue.
"Different definitions of force and different definitions of police-public interactions will yield different rates," Adams writes. "In particular, broad definitions of use of force, such as those that include grabbing or handcuffing a suspect, will produce higher rates than more conservative definitions."
The numbers, then, may not tell us everything we need to know. Individual and detailed stories can be more telling, but can also lead to lack of understanding. Widely publicized events such as the beating of Rodney King and the killing of Oscar Grant III create lasting images in the public's memory, despite the fact that events of this degree are few and far between.
According to Will Pizio, associate professor of justice & policy studies, news sources will often focus on less-positive images of police as it makes for more interesting news, though this does not provide a complete view of the issue.
"Out of 100 cases where force is used by police, about 2 to 5 percent of those cases include excessive force," Pizio said. "There's actually been a slow decrease of instances of excessive force because of things like tasers and pepper spray, which reduce the need for physical altercations."
It is hard to ignore the few instances of police brutality that do arise, though.
A recent popular YouTube video shows North Carolina rapper Xstravagant being questioned, harassed and eventually arrested by a police officer in Fayetteville, N.C. The police officer seems to think Xstravagant is drinking alcohol in public, though he shows the officer he is drinking a can of iced tea. The video currently has over a million views.
In Albuquerque, N.M., citizen protests have erupted over the Albuquerque Police Department's recent brutalities, notably the shooting and killing of a homeless man, also caught on video. The protests have prompted responses from the Albuquerque government and mayor Richard J. Berry.
Though awful and unfortunate, police brutality is not a hopeless issue. From the national level to the local, government and justice departments can continue making improvements to the system that will help minimize these incidents.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice's website, there are a few laws in place that are meant to prevent abuse of police power, such as The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994.
Other than codified law, individual police departments can make other changes to prevent use of force. The police department of Rialto, Calif., recently carried out an experiment in using body cameras on police officers. According to a report by the New York Times, during the first 12 months of the experiment, conducted from 2012 to 2013, there was an 88 percent decrease in the number of complaints filed against officers.
These body cameras allow for a better view of events than the car cameras, and they protect both the police and citizens. Jay Stanley, a senior policy analyst for the ACLU, told the New York Times that both officer and citizen will benefit from the cameras: police officers can avoid unfair accusations of abuse, and citizens have evidence if such abuse occurs.
Another way to prevent instances of police abuse is through the screening and training process for new officers. The selection process includes sturdier background checks and improved training, according to Pizio.
"Just like in any job, there are bad apples," Pizio said. "There are a few officers who shouldn't be on the job because of their aggression, but the selection process is made to root that out."
An important part of this selection and training is the development of interpersonal skills, which Pizio said are an imperative skill for all officers.
"I talked myself out of 10 fights for every one I was in," he said.
Of course, the issue of police force is not resolved and unfortunately will continue to have an effect into the future. However, we may see a more positive picture than we might have initially imagined.


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Achieve Career Growth With These Social Media Tactics
Empowering our Peak Enterprises Corp team members to achieve their career goals is a high priority for our leadership team. We offer numerous opportunities for advancement. Of course, promotions aren't the only forms of professional growth. Today, more than ever before, it is valuable to craft a personal brand.
These social media tactics can help with that goal:
- Get Comfortable Singing Your Praises: A lot of people have a hard time tooting their own horns. However, self-promotion requires at least a
little bit of singing your own praises.
- Share a LinkedIn Post: The professional networking tool, LinkedIn, is useful for more than connecting. At Peak Enterprises Corp, blogging is
one of our favorite LinkedIn functions. Write a post on a topic you know a lot about and share it with your network. If it is a subject others
enjoy, you can quickly gain some traction.
- Tweet Some Influencers: One of the great strengths of Twitter is that it can be used to send interesting info to possible contacts. It is
better than other networks in that way. Send an influencer in your space something you think he or she would like. It is a highly effective
tool for starting a business relationship.
- Stay Active: The best way to stay ahead with social media is to stay active. Post regularly and stay in touch with the people with whom you
Achieve professional growth using these simple social media strategies. To find out more about our culture, follow us on Twitter


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Writing the Automotive Manager Resume TemplateCreate Resume
The automotive industry is one of the largest in the world and it relies on the efforts of sales experts to continue its growth. Managers are expected to develop new talent, while expanding their own skills and knowledge base at the same time. You can get the right kind of attention for your Automotive Manager resume template if you highlight your ability to get results and successfully manage a team.
Resume Template for Automotive Manager
Brandon Pell
Professional Summary
Aggressive Automotive Manager that never loses sight of the fact that an automotive sales organization is only as strong as its sales team. Proven history of successfully developing sales professionals, creating effective marketing campaigns and increasing revenue on a consistent basis. Enjoys the dynamic nature of a successful automotive sales organization.
Core Qualifications
- Product Knowledge
- Resource Management
- Marketing Development
- Personnel Training
- Business Planning
- Revenue Forecasting
Automotive Manager, April 2009 – June 2015
Happ's Auto Sales – New Cityland, CA
- Responsible for an overall growth in company revenue of 24% over four years
- Created a series of sales personnel hiring and training policies that are still used
- Worked with dealership manager to create effective marketing campaigns and sales promotions
Sales Associate, June 2000 – April 2009
Gem's Fine Auto Sales – New Cityland, CA
- Established the quarterly record for sales revenue that still stands
- Took part in product training outside of the office on personal time
- Assisted in establishing the successful commercial and fleet sales division
2000 Associate's Degree, Business
Tamper Community College – New Cityland, CA


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A life-size statue of Ulysses S. Grant welcomes visitors to the Grant Presidential Library, housed at Mississippi State. Photo by: Photo by Beth Wynn
December 22, 2018 9:58:27 PM
From rare rocks and antique clocks to self-playing instruments and eye-opening insects, Mississippi State's museums and galleries have something for everyone.
Curious visitors and serious researchers can investigate the more than 20 museums and collections highlighting different disciplines in the sciences, arts and humanities. Many of these are free and open to the public year-round.
"Our galleries and collections bring 15,000 to 18,000 people to campus each year, including school-aged children, researchers, university students and faculty, and families," said Amy Moe-Hoffman, chair of MSU's museums and galleries committee who also serves as an instructor in the university's Department of Geosciences. "We are very proud of our museums and galleries' contributions to education and outreach, and we are continually working to increase our impact and further support the mission of the university."
Located at Cullis Wade Depot is the Cullis and Gladys Wade Clock Museum, where more than 400 clocks and watches dating back to the 1700s are exhibited year-round. The collection belonged to MSU electrical engineering alumnus and renowned antique clock collector, the late Charles Cullis Wade of Newton, and his late wife, Gladys Valentine Wade of Laurel. While most are original productions, several clocks were customized by Cullis Wade with hand-painted glass designs, and a number of French clocks and several English and German pieces are featured.
Making MSU a leading destination for research on the Civil War, Reconstruction and the nation's 16th and 18th presidents, the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library and the Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana are housed in Mitchell Memorial Library. In November 2017, MSU Libraries celebrated the opening of the state-of-the-art museum chronicling Grant and Lincoln's lives through correspondence, photographs, paintings, engravings, statues and other artifacts and ephemera.
The library also is where patrons can explore the Charles H. Templeton Sr. Music Museum, a collection that was donated to MSU nearly 30 years ago by the late Starkville businessman. Highlighting the industry when ragtime dominated popular American music, the collection tells the story of the "business of music" through more than 22,000 pieces of sheet music, 200 self-playing musical instruments, 15,000 recordings and unique musical memorabilia from the 1880s-1930s.
Tools to anthropods
The Cully A. Cobb Antique Tool Museum, maintained by the College of Forest Resources, is another must-see collection. The museum serves as a showplace for more than 350 antique tools, axes, saws, hammers, drills and chisels that can be viewed by appointment.
MSU's museums and galleries committee also hosts a number of fun, collaborative events each year to raise awareness of the resources available to the university and local communities. "Science Night at the Museum" draws all ages to the university's Lois Dowdle Cobb Museum of Archaeology and the Dunn-Seiler Museum. Participants can observe scientific demonstrations in a variety of disciplines, including anthropology, archaeology, art, astronomy, biology, chemistry, meteorology, physics and veterinary science.
"I love seeing people of all ages get excited about science while learning more about the importance of the collections on campus," Moe-Hoffman said.
Objects in the Cobb Museum of Archaeology are a must-see for the avid archaeologist, educator or curious patron interested in learning more about the ancient Middle East and southeastern U.S. Located on Lee Boulevard, the museum houses a significant collection of casts of ancient Near Eastern sculptures and panels that were donated by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Among these are replicas of the Code of Hammurabi, the Moabite Stone, the Black Obelisk of Shalmanezer III and the Rosetta Stone.
With collections dating to the late 1800s, the Dunn-Seiler Museum houses extensive mineral, rock and fossil collections that help visitors visualize and understand the 4.6 billion-year history of planet Earth. Public displays include such specimens as a Triceratops skull cast, Cretaceous crocodile skull, minerals from around the world, and recent donations and exhibits about Mississippi's geologic history. Museum tours, presentations and fossil excursions can be arranged, along with use of specimens for research purposes.
Other impressive specimen collections include those at the MSU Extension Arthropod Zoo. Featured are insects, millipedes, centipedes, tarantulas, spiders, scorpions and a variety of other local and exotic arthropods as part of a walk-through or guided tour.
The nearly 40-year-old Mississippi Entomological Museum preserves the southeastern U.S.'s third largest insect collection of 1.6 million specimens. In addition to large holdings from the southeastern and southwestern U.S. and Panama, the museum has long-term loans of the University of Mississippi insect collection and the Smithsonian Institution grasshopper collection. Cultural entomology is represented by the Matt Bouchard collection of cinema posters and memorabilia relating to movies about arthropods and the Richard Peigler collection of textiles made from wild silk moth cocoons.
To learn more about the breadth of collections and current events or to see any of MSU's museums and galleries, call 662-325-1053, visit museums.msstate.edu or follow the Mississippi State University Museums and Galleries on Facebook.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Bang Data Love La Sopa
Similar to Bay Area veterans, Bayonics, Bang Data create music that's so unbound by genre's or pigeon holes it's hard to even come up with a way to describe them. If you can imagine a giant musical melting pot of sounds and ideas you kind of have an idea of where Bang Data are coming from. Their album La Sopa is a chaotic cocktail of international flavors that will keep you guessing, keep your ears perked up, and your feet doing all kinds of things. You don't get much more original than these guys and that's their strength that they use in every song.
Bang Data are intriguing because they refuse to be placed into neat musical containers. Their sound is highly influenced by classic Latin sounds but in addition the band manage to use Baille funk, moombahton, reggaeton, hip hop, metal, rhythm and blues, pure pop and just about everything else. La Sopa is a true mish mash of sounds and an amalgamation of ideas that when pieced together work like a charm. It's frenzied, energetic, groove oriented stuff that never backs down and it's good stuff.
La Sopa is a reflection of San Francisco's diversity and pulse. With distorted guitars, synthesizers, deep grooves, horns, English and Spanish lyrics, massive pop hooks and anything else they could find Bang Data consistently throw you curve balls through La Sopa. One minute the band will be knee deep in a radio friendly pop tune and then the next they'll turn it up to eleven and just go insane. This is why La Sopa is entertaining...there's not an ounce of predictability to it.
With a melting pot of sounds and ideas Bang Data are a modern day reflection of what America is and will become...a diverse never ending sea of ideas and cultures all standing next to each other in harmony. With a bilingual approach and a multi-cultural feel La Sopa is a little bit of internationality in your living room or your ear buds and that's never a bad thing. So take a trip with Bang Data, enjoy the future and while you're at it have a bowl of soup.
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