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Our brand is the sum total of all associations that are made with the university. The branding function is the way in which we influence those associations.
Why do we need to integrate the university's marketing and communications effort?
As Fresno State moves into its second century with a new Strategic Plan in place, it is an appropriate time to review, update and strengthen our brand and move the institution forward. Beginning in 2009, the Integrated Marketing and Communications Council (IMCC) involved faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members in hundreds of hours of discussion about Fresno State's image, communications and visual identity. We issued invitations on campus for forums and discussion groups, held dozens of meetings, conducted online and in-person surveys, workshops and individual interviews with students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and community members, and conducted research to determine the best practices in university branding in the U.S.
We already have a university "brand" – why change what seems to be working?
At the onset of the project, a research team headed by Dr. Tamyra Pierce (Mass Communications and Journalism) and Jim Lowe (Jeffrey Scott Agency) conducted research to determine the current communication process and examine perspectives and understanding of the existing Fresno State identity.
The research shows that there is confusion about the University's identity, as the campus is referred to by many different names (e.g., Fresno State, CSU Fresno, CSUF, Cal State Fresno) and utilizes a variety of logos. An integrated marketing and communications effort will provide instant recognition and identification, build a strong identity, and communicate with a consistent voice. Our goal is uniformity, consistency, and simplicity in our messaging. When many different logos are used to represent the university, our image becomes a disjointed and visually confusing "house of brands." Consistent use of a singular logo will instead present our university as a unified "branded house."
What is the university's name?
Our official name is not changing – California State University, Fresno. With the new logo, we are also embracing the use of "Fresno State" in all usages related to the university.
How was the new logo developed?
Using a broadly inclusive process, the Steering Committee of the IMCC took information gathered from all of the sources mentioned above and asked a group of graphic design students guided by campus Senior Graphic Designer Todd Graves, and a local design agency providing free consulting to prepare possible new logos. They created more than 50 variations, which were tested in focus groups.
The final selection includes a newly designed font for "Fresno State." The three words in the tagline, "Discovery. Diversity. Distinction," were selected from a long list of words and phrases that embody the essence of the academic experience at Fresno State, as laid out in our new Strategic Plan for Excellence. These tagline words were frequently mentioned in the focus groups.
In the same way, the Bulldog paw was incorporated into the new logo because many of our constituents said they related to the Bulldog mascot, independent of any athletic connection to the campus. In fact, the paw used in the new logo is the same paw that was originally designed for the Fresno State Alumni Association by Jeffrey Scott Agency in 2004 and is still in use today. There are tens of thousands of paw pins in circulation as a result of an ongoing Alumni Association campaign and these pins are worn proudly by Fresno State alumni and supporters all over the country.
How did the group communicate and consult with the university's stakeholders?
Faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members were invited to participate in meetings, focus groups and surveys throughout the process. Calls for participation were sent through campus Bulletin Board system, the Provost's faculty listserv and through personal contact.
Announcements and updates were made via Bulletin Board, including calls for participation in stakeholder meetings with our consultant Jeanette DeDiemar, Ph.D., focus groups and other meetings. The President's Reflections, Academic Assembly remarks, University Roundtable and University Journal were also used to communicate progress.
In May 2011, consultant DeDeimar's meetings on campus included: Integrated Marketing and Communications Council (IMCC), IMCC Steering Committee, faculty group, all-campus group, students, Cabinet, Web redesign team and University Communications.
Calls for faculty focus group and staff focus group participants were made in June and September 2011 and the groups were conducted by MCJ Chair Tamyra Pierce and volunteer Jim Lowe, executive vice president Jeffrey Scott Agency, a Fresno Advertising, branding, marketing, new media and public relations firm.
Provost Covino reviewed the logo and graphic standards with the Provost's Leadership Team (Deans, Associate vice presidents, directors) on three occasions.
Research conducted as part of the effort included:
- Surveys (2009-2012): a total of 2,772 respondents (faculty, staff, students, administrators, community and alumni)
- Focus groups: A total of 194 participants volunteered to be part of our focus groups
between 2011-2012. These respondents included faculty, staff, students, parents and
the community. We conducted more than 11 different 1-hour focus group sessions on
campus – these included general sessions asking about identity of Fresno State and
then several focus group sessions to test various logos and taglines.
The "paw" design, in various forms, was a favorite among students. "Bulldogs" was the word continuously used to identify the "identity" among all groups. In addition, although most said "California State University, Fresno" was more formal, a majority identified the campus as "Fresno State."
- Content analysis: Reviewed websites and printed publications on campus. As a result, we found 100+ different individual logos being used on campus and the absence or incorrect use of the university name.)
- Survey & focus groups' samples:
The following is a distribution of the total number of members in the various groups that participated in surveys:
Faculty: 485+
Staff: 454+
Students: 529+ (heavy participation in the focus groups)
Community: 1000+
Administrators: 141+
All participants in the focus groups were asked the same questions to ensure consistency.
Research also included reviewing the Strategic Plan for Excellence for keywords and possible taglines, which were tested with students, faculty, staff and community using focus groups.
To review the full research report, click here.
What happens to other university logos that are currently in use?
In order to create a unified institutional brand, most of the individual school/college, program and institute logos will no longer be used. Instead, their program name will be included on the new university logo as a sub-brand.
Can I still use the sunburst and medallion logos?
Going forward, the sunburst and medallion logos should not be used on any new materials.
What about the University/Academic seal?
The University seal remains unchanged in design, but its approved uses have been restricted. In response to faculty concerns as voiced by the Academic Senate, the President has authorized additional acceptable uses for the Academic Seal. To read the President's full response to those concerns, click here.
The additional acceptable uses include the following:
- It may be used by the Office of the President; University-level formal and official documents such as diplomas and certificates, transcripts, resolutions and Commencement invitations.
- University-wide stationery with the seal may be used for correspondence internationally, and with academic societies, publishers and for reference letters. All other correspondence will use newly designed stationery with the new logo.
Restriction of the university seal is in line with the practice of other universities. To see a review of other universities' seal usage, click here.
Can I create a version of the logo for my department?
No new logos or variations of the new logo are permitted. One of the main goals of this branding effort is to raise the profile of the University by having a consistent visual representation of our schools/colleges, departments, administrative units and research centers and institutes. The new logo allows for all units to be co-branded with the main university visual identity.
How will the new logo be used on campus websites?
The new logo and graphic elements will be transitioned into the universal header on all campus websites as they move into the new Web content management system. When sites are moved, the new branding will automatically be included so site owners will need to do nothing to have their site branded according to the new graphics and Web standards.
How will the new logo be used on third-party websites?
The new logo will be permitted for use on third-party websites following the same guidelines that govern the current logos. The logo cannot be used to indicate a product or service endorsement, either real or implied, and must be presented according to the same color, size and non-alteration standards that are found in the Brand and Graphics Standards Manual.
How much is this initiative costing Fresno State? Considering the financial challenges facing the university, is this the right time to be focused on this initiative?
Instead of focusing on the relatively inexpensive cost of this effort, we considered the value of our image and its effect on the university. After celebrating the University's Centennial, now is the ideal time to focus on our future and ensure that we project an image that reflects our vision, mission, and goals. The branding effort is an investment that will provide long-term value for our institution.
To conserve financial resources, a campus committee is doing 100 percent of the work in this effort, aided by a consultant who is an expert in integrated marketing in higher education. It would be typical for a university of our size and scope to hire an external consulting firm or marketing agency at a cost as high as $250,000. Instead, using a consultant offered us the benefit of minimal expense ($15,000 of non-state funds over the course of one year) for experienced and professional guidance. This guidance helped ensure that our efforts in rebranding the University are both efficient and effective, without unnecessary missteps or financial waste. We are also utilizing ongoing marketing consulting services provided free of charge by a local agency, Jeffrey Scott Agency.
Throughout the branding process, the committee has been extremely careful to keep costs at a minimum while ensuring that the effort has been thoughtful, inclusive, and consistent with the results of our marketing research. Some items, such as campus banners, were already budgeted and scheduled for replacement and were postponed in order to feature the new brand. Other items, such as letterhead and business cards, will feature the new brand as supplies are replenished. Our festive launch ceremony had a budget of non-state funds of less than $4,000.
Our unit has staff working on marketing and communications. What resources are available to help them implement the new logo?
We believe an integrated marketing and communications effort will help individual departments, units and programs by providing established guidelines, principles, structure and materials that are common for the entire campus. They will have the assurance that their efforts are part of a united effort to create a strong Fresno State identity. That broadens the circle of those who know what we are doing and benefits us all.
A library of resources and a guide to using them will be available on the university's website and accessible to everyone who has a need to create materials featuring the new brand. In addition, workshops will be scheduled to help members of the campus community learn how to use the new brand to gain maximum value for their college, department, or unit.
Digital versions of the new logo, guidelines on how to use the new brand, and sample templates will be provided on this website. The new Brand and Graphics Standards Manual will be available through a link on the home page. LEAD training workshops will be available for those who wish to learn how to use the new branding within their own unit.
What is going to happen to our existing supply of letterhead, stationary, business cards, brochures, etc.?
We will move through a transitional phase-out of materials. Many of the materials that will result from the new brand are materials that would be needed to replace existing supplies as they are used. We encourage you to begin using the new logo as soon as possible, although you may use up your current stock through Dec. 31, 2012. Please recycle old materials. Current business cards may be used until your supply is exhausted and are not subject to the Dec. 31, 2012 deadline. Orders for new or updated business cards will be re-designed to meet the new branding standards.
How do I obtain stationery with the new brand?
University stationery with the new Fresno State logo as letterhead has been designed and may be used for all correspondence. Customized stationery for all campus units may be ordered from Printing Services.
Existing stationery with the university seal may be used until Dec. 31, 2012, and then should be recycled.
The seal letterhead may continue to be used only for the following: items from the Office of the President; University-level formal and official documents such as diplomas and certificates, transcripts, and resolutions; and Commencement-related uses. It may be used for correspondence internationally, and with academic societies, publishers and for reference letters. It may be ordered from Printing Services. All other correspondence should use stationery and envelopes with the new logo.
Will electronic templates be available for letterhead?
Yes - a template for electronic letterhead may be obtained by making a request to firstname.lastname@example.com. An electronic template customized to your school, college, department will be sent to you.
In addition to ordering customized stationery from Printing Services, campus units may now use a new template for letterhead that allows printing from a user's desk. Customized templates for each campus unit may be ordered at firstname.lastname@example.com. The templates allow units to compose and print their own letters on their desktop or department printers in color, using standard copy paper.
The letterhead template has the new logo at the top and a footer with department personalization at the bottom. These fields are unalterable.
Those who choose desktop printing should set their printer properties for the highest color and dpi settings to ensure that quality images are produced. University Printing Services will continue to supply pre-printed letterhead with the new logo upon request.
Will Fresno state be changing its Web URL and email addresses?
We have secured fresnostate.edu as a new URL for the university's website. Many Web pages will reflect that change immediately and others will transition later to the new URL. Searching with both "fresnostate.edu" and "csufresno.edu" will take you to our website. The email for faculty and staff will not change immediately and will transition to the new URL later since that effort will take careful planning and a sufficient phase-in period.
What about the wayfinding signage on campus?
The campus has selected a vendor to design a comprehensive and completely new wayfinding signage program. This initiative is an outgrowth of the Campus Master Plan and is a step toward meeting the goals outlined in that document. This project will include campus "gateway signage," which encompasses our main entryway as well as a full integration of all wayfinding signs throughout the exterior of the campus; from large vehicular directional signage, parking, biking and pedestrian wayfinding signage, to the large campus map signage and street banners. This design initiative and the signage itself are funded using non-state monies.
Who was leading this initiative?
President Welty is the chair of the IMCC, with Provost Covino and University Communications AVP Shirley Armbruster co-chairing the Steering Committee. The IMCC members are students, faculty, staff, and administrators representing every area of the campus, plus community volunteers who are alumni and public relations professionals. While this group heads the initiative, truly the entire campus is leading the charge. Every time we send an email, hand out a brochure, or wear Fresno State apparel, we are actively promoting the Fresno State brand and communicating our message with the wider community. We each play a vital role in how we choose to carry this message forward.
Integrated Marketing and Communications Council
|Name of the person
|John D. Welty
|Office of the President
|Michelle Nelson
|Office of the President
|Lynette Zelezny
|Academic Affairs
|Dawn Lewis
|Academic Senate
|Bernie Vinovrski
|Admissions/Student Outreach
|Peter Robertson
|Fresno State Alumni Association
|Paul Ladwig
|Deborah Adishian-Astone
|Auxiliary Operations
|Kent Clark
|Comprehensive Campaign
|John Bushoven
|Digital Instruction
|Susan Hawksworth
|Division of Continuing & Global Education
|Ron Durham
|Kennel Bookstore
|Dave Tyckoson
|Madden Library
|Kathleen Schock
|Comprehensive Campaign
|Bruce Whitworth
|University Communications
|Betsy Hays
|College of Arts and Humanities
|Tamyra Pierce
|College of Arts and Humanities
|Lanny Larson
|University Communications
|Philip Neufeld
|Information Technology Services
|Peter Smits
|Jennifer Sobieralski
|Gibson Farm Market/Agricultural Foundation
|Sally Ramage
|Student Affairs
|Valerie Gomez, Yesenia Carrillo
|USU Student Representatives
|Pedro Ramirez, Selena Farnesi
|ASI Student Representatives
|Tracy Newel
|Sandra Witte
|Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology
|Jose Diaz
|College of Arts and Humanities
|Janell Morillo
|Kremen School of Education and Human Development
|Ram Nunna, Manoochehr Zoghi
|Lyles College of Engineering
|Jody Hironaka-Juteau
|College of Health and Human Services
|Steve Walker, Xuanning Fu
|College of Social Sciences
|Rick Zechman
|College of Science and Mathematics
|Name of the person
|William A. Covino
|Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
|Bruce Batti/Jim Lowe
|Community members
|Bernie Vinovrski
|Admissions/Student Outreach
|Peter Robertson
|Fresno State Alumni Association
|Paul Ladwig
|Deborah Adishian-Astone
|Auxiliary Operations
|Susan Hawksworth
|Division of Continuing & Global Education
|Philip Neufeld
|Information Technology Services
|Tamyra Pierce
|Mass Communications and Journalism
|Bruce Whitworth, Todd Graves
|University Communications
|Sally Ramage
|Student Affairs
|Nkeiru Uzebgu, Estevan Gutierrez, Valerie Gomez
|USU Student Representatives
|Selena Farnesi
|ASI Student Representative
|Jeanette DeDiemar
How will the university measure success?
Our goal is greater consistency in both the messaging and the look and feel of Fresno State's communication efforts across campus. The main goal of integrated marketing is becoming more strategic.
Success entails reducing the amount of time and money spent on marketing across campus by providing tools and templates for consistent messaging. We can measure the success of our efforts by providing case studies of departments that have adopted integrated marketing principles and the new Fresno State brand. Individuals throughout campus will have the ability to access the new graphic elements through a branding website with templates and other resources. The effort will be considered successful when people use these resources.
In addition, post-adoption surveys will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the new branding effort.
How can I be involved/contribute?
We welcome involvement by students, faculty, staff, and administrators! We're looking for "Brand Champions" to help us positively impact the perception of our institution. If you're interested, let us know by visiting the IMCC webpage (www.fresnostate.edu/President/imcc) and clicking on the Provide Feedback link on the left-side navigation bar.
Where and how can I provide feedback?
Please go to the IMCC webpage and click on the Provide Feedback link on the left-side navigation bar.


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I have been a regular customer at Three-13 Salon for several years and always now come here only to have Express Keratin done and have loved the stylist who does my treatment. I make it a point to book with her at least two weeks in advance, since I live in the city of Atlanta and have many options around me to do this. I drive 30 miles plus EACH way to come to Three-13, and have always been happy with my Express Keratin. NOT TODAY. I arrived at 1pm on the dot for my appointment and my stylist comes out and says "now what are you having done again". REALLY? I booked an Express Keratin two weeks ago, I tell her. Oh, she tells me "I can't do that, I am in my second trimester of pregnancy", Talk about making a customer feel TOTALLY uncomfortable in every way, because I congratulated this talented lady, but I am extremely angry at having to drive 60 MILES out of my way to this. They tried to get another person to do the Keratin after 15 minutes of trying to figure it out, but I come all the way out her for this person, not another stylist. I will NEVER come to Three-13 or recommend this salon to anybody. It's bad enough that they don't tell you that if you have color done, don't EXPECT to have your hair blow dried unless you book a separate appointment, don't expect anybody to go above and beyond. Don't expect a thank you or sorry. GO TO Van Michael or another salon that appreciates your business.
Posted: 7/10/2017 • Link to this review
I understand your frustration in driving so far and being told your service provider cannot do it because she is pregnant. Her pregnancy should not have caused you a problem and we also understand that you would not want any other service provider even at a discounted price. Daeng is upset she let you down and embarrassed you as she is normally a very thoughtful person and truly appreciates you coming to her as we all do.
I have been going to Three-13 Salon since the 1980's and all I can say is I was hooked from day one and have been going ever since. I have had my hair permed, hi-lighted, stained, cut and styled and I have never been disappointed. I am a very picky person and I don't just let anyone touch my hair, I never have. Three-13 Salon has some of the best technicians I have ever met. I love it that they are all trained right there and you know you are going to get the best who ever you see. My color technician Matt is so wonderful he does such a great job on my hair and eyebrows. He also lets me know that I am important while I am there and I know my hair will look fantastic. Janet Van Horn
Posted: 3/13/2017 • Link to this review
Thank you Janet,we all appreciate you being with us from the start and being such a fabulous guest!!! Thank You
I love my color Tech, Shannon!!!!I love my stylist, Charlotte!!!! I love my waxer, nail Tech, Jennifer!!! Love my up-do stylists, Christian and Tracy!!! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming!!
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Area Smyrna, GA
Cost Less than $250
Date December 2016
Posted: 12/29/2016 • Link to this review
Love Collie (hair cut) and Leslie (facial)! These are two wonderful ladies! While this is a large busy business, I never feel rushed, and always enjoy the conversations with the team there. I have a skin condition, and Leslie always takes the time with me to explain things which makes me feel like a part of the process. Yes, it can be a little pricey, but it is worth it, and you don't have to drive to Buckhead and pay more money for less attention and quality of service!
Posted: 12/22/2016 • Link to this review
It's 1 am and I have to get up to go to work in 5 hours but I am so upset about spending the last 3 hours trying to figure out what to do with my daughter's damaged hair. She went in for highlights and a cut. She came out with fried hair not even the right color and I guess I should be glad they didn't cut her hair correctly because now that it is falling out she might not would have had any hair left. To say that I am furious is not even the word. I was angry when I saw it in the salon but I thought maybe I was wrong we would get home and fix it and it would be okay. But it is not ok in any way. I am 47 and had my hair treated many times. This is also not my daughter's first, second or third time getting highlights. She has really thick hair and it is coming out so bad that I am concerned that she is going to have extremely thin and uneven hair. In both cases we showed the color person Bri and hair stylist Rhianna pictures of what we wanted. In no way was the cut or the color like the picture. I think they knew they had severely damaged her hair because they tried to sale me 150 dollars worth of products to help damaged care. Her hair was dry but it was not damaged like it is now. Furthermore Bri had told us about a product to help with the highlights and then afterward the treatment it was a damage care system that was recommended. word limit reached.. cannot elaborate any more.
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Area Kennesaw, GA
Cost Less than $250
Date September 2016
Posted: 9/06/2016 • Link to this review
Rachel has done am amazing job bringing my bleach blonde hair back to life! She knows just what to do to get the perfect blonde color I want, but keep it healthy at the same time. LOVE her!
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Posted: 8/24/2016 • Link to this review
I had my haircut yesterday by Charlotte (Thursday, July 21 2016). She was amazing as always. She has a great personality, listens to me, yet gives good hair advice to what will work, or won't for my hair. I will continue to see her for cuts and I would recommend her to anyone. She's a keeper!
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I've been going to Three-13 for years now, and every single experience is stellar!! I've been with Christian from day one, and he never ceases to exceed my expectations. I've just started getting my color done there as well this year with Devin, and it always comes out perfect! I couldn't imagine ever going anywhere else.
Posted: 5/09/2016 • Link to this review
Thank you for the fabulous review!It means so much to hear from our long time clients.Christian and Devin are also fabulous and they will be thrilled to know how happy you are.
I recommend everyone, male or female, to experience the enjoyable quality professionalism of getting your hair styled and or cut at Three 13 Salon and Spa. Tony, who cuts my hair, is an International genius when cutting men's or women's hair and he never disappoints. The support staff is warm, welcoming, and always wants to make your visit a memorable happy visit. Elise, who prepped me for Tony, does a wonderful job of relaxing you while prepping you completely for the next professional you are about to see. She is the very best and professional you could ask for. Call and visit Three 13 for your next hair or beauty appointment. They do it all there and they do it with style. Peter
Posted: 5/06/2016 • Last edited: 2/26/2017 • Link to this review
Thank you Peter for the raving review!
I went to see Josh to do my color and wanted to do something new. I trusted him to go with it and WOW! I do not think I have ever been so happy with my color! Thanks Josh.
Posted: 3/11/2016 • Link to this review
Thanks for the wonderful review-and its so exciting that you love your new look! We will be sure Josh kows how happy you are.
I've been going to Three-13 since 1984. Sure, I've tried other salons, but they don't compare to Three-13's quality. I've used style, color, nail, makeup, and brow waxing. My current stylist, Natascha, is so skilled and creative, I may well have to move if she decides to leave the state. ;-)
Posted: 2/22/2016 • Link to this review
Wow. Thank you so much for coming to 313 since 1984!!! That means so much to us. We love Natasha as much as you so we will never let her leave-don't worry!
I have been going to 313 for 4 years now and every appointment is a great experience. Recently one stylist left without notice and I was sent to a lovely lady-Lilia with no trouble. She stepped right in and we connected immedialtely. Georgia who colors my hair is not only a talented lady (plus 12 years at the salon) but a lovely person too. Lillia who cuts and styles my hair now does a wonderful job every time. She's a joy to know. She has plus 21 years at 313. Thank you both. I always get rave reviews. So should Georgia and Lillia.
Posted: 1/30/2016 • Last edited: 5/07/2017 • Link to this review
Thank you for the very complimentary review and we all appreciate you seeing us for the past 3 years! Both Georgia and Carrie are very special people around here-we will be sure to let them know you feel the same.
Really enjoyed my time there. Loved my hair cut and pedicure. The staff there treat you like a princess. Loved it. Will be back.
Posted: 12/20/2015 • Link to this review
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We will make sure you feel like a princess every visit!
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Since 2004, I've been a very satisfied and loyal 11 year client at 313 Salon. My service technicians are Shannon Woodard who does my color and Traci Williams who does my extensions and cuts. Like many women, I am very particular about my hair. At 49 years old, I'm amazed that I have better hair than I had in my twenties! I constantly receive compliments from perfect strangers about how nice my hair looks! I wear it long with natural-looking blonde highlights on my medium-brown natural color. I'm sure I have grays -- but Shannon is masterful at hiding every one of them with color. Because of the extensions, my hair is now thick enough that I can wear it long and straight with a blunt cut which makes the ends look healthy and conditioned. Shannon and Traci are particularly good at listening to exactly what I want and coordinating their services to achieve that outcome 100% of the time. In addition to being expert technician/stylists, Shannon and Traci are very professional while still being delightful company. I find their services to be very affordable and a tremendous value for the money. I am planning to move from the area in the near future -- over one hour away. I will continue to return to 313 Salon indefinitely to see Shannon and Traci exclusively for all my hair care needs!
Posted: 10/07/2015 • Link to this review
Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review about the time you spend with us! We're especially grateful that it comes from a long time client.Shannon and Traci will be thrilled about your review. Thanks for driving so far to see us!
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The entire staff at Three 13 are absolutely the best. I live and work overseas and every time I come home I have an appointment with Pierce Wooddruff for a full foil, which is an entire afternoon event, I have a lot of hair, LOL. Pierce is the best and well worth the time and money. A true professional in his art. I am stopped every time I go out of the house and told how beautiful my hair looks and asked where I get it done. I can't say enough about the entire staff at Three 13, from the time you walk in until you leave it is an awesome experience.
Posted: 9/05/2015 • Link to this review
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Taxation law services have a buyer power score of 3.1 out of 5. This score indicates that buyers have a moderate amount of negotiating power. According to IBISWorld analyst Aileen Weiss, demand for services stems from growth in the number of businesses, more initial public offerings (IPOs) and a greater level of corporate profit. All three drivers have risen in the past three years as the economy has slowly recovered, allowing suppliers to raise prices demand increases. Even so, buyers benefit from a high number of suppliers, the financial stability of vendors and low price volatility.
Examples of market firms include Baker & McKenzie, DLA Piper and Latham & Watkins. With more than 150,600 tax law firms, competition is high among suppliers. As a result, law firms are more willing to negotiate lower hourly fees to gain market share and revenue, continues Aileen Weiss. Small law firms are more willing to negotiate prices than large firms, because competition is even stronger among the small firms. Additionally, because the average supplier is financially stable, buyers do not have to be too concerned about the law firm going bankrupt. The lower supplier risk gives the buyer has many stable suppliers to choose from. The low price volatility for taxation law services also helps buyer power. Due in part to heavy competition, suppliers are constrained in raising their prices too quickly for fear of losing clients. As such, buyers do not have to worry about a huge spike in prices, and suppliers are more willing to negotiate a lower price over a multiyear contract knowing that prices will not change significantly during the contract period.
However, the low level of substitutes diminishes buyer power, leaving buyers with few realistic alternatives. The rising prices for taxation law services is also hampering buyer power. The average hourly fee is forecast to continue rising over the next three years, with demand for tax lawyers growing due to the rebounding economy boosting the number of businesses. Additionally, the increasing number of IPOs has been bolstering demand for taxation law services; businesses have tax lawyers review the effect of the IPO on the business's taxes. This trend is expected to continue as the economy continues to recover, further hurting buyer power. For more information, visit IBISWorld's Taxation Law Services procurement category market research report page.
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This can be a lucid account of the highlights within the ancient improvement of the calculus from old to fashionable instances from the beginnings of geometry in antiquity to the nonstandard research of the 20th century. It emphasizes the genesis and evolution of either basic suggestions and computational innovations. The meant viewers comprises not just scholars of the background of arithmetic, but additionally the broader mathematical group, particularly those that examine, train and use calculus. one of the specified positive factors of this exposition are traditionally stimulated workouts and thoroughly selected illustrative examples. various sections of the booklet are appropriate to be used in classes in introductory and complex calculus in addition to the overall heritage of arithmetic.
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What southerners do, the place they move, and what they anticipate to complete of their spare time, their "leisure," unearths a lot approximately their cultural values, type and racial similarities and modifications, and ancient views. This quantity of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture bargains an authoritative and readable connection with the tradition of activities and sport within the American South, surveying a few of the actions during which southerners have interaction of their nonwork hours, in addition to attitudes surrounding these activities.
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Grow Your Business with YouTube® Marketing
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Class Introduction
Class Description
Whippy Cake has built a dedicated following through her fun and informative YouTube® tutorials. In this class, she'll show you what it takes to create a unique piece of video content that reflects your brand and grows your business.
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You don't need a bunch of fancy equipment and lots of experience to make awesome videos. In Grow Your Business withYouTube® Marketing with Whippy Cake, you'll learn techniques you can use to incorporate video into your marketing strategy no matter how small (or big) your operation already is.
Lessons1Class Introduction 2Whippy Cake's First Video 3The Key YouTube Checklist 4Kari Kinsey Video Evaluation 5Kelsey Tuia Video Evaluation 6Kylar Tubbs Video Evaluation 7Shaina Longstreet Video Evaluation 8Audience Experience Feedback 9The Importance of Pre-Production 10Collecting Content Ideas 11Offering Value with Content 12Organizing Your Content 13Planning Your Shoot 14Planning Your Script 15Planning Your Shot List 16Planning Your Storyboard 17Finalizing the Script 18Why Quality Video Matters 19Different Video Styles 20Recording Options 21Audio Hacks 22The Importance of Lighting 23Additional Production Hacks 24Backdrops & Locations 25Shooting a Video 26Recap on Production Tips 1Heather Scherie Video 2 Evaluation 2Jef Rawls Video 2 Evaluation 3Kylar Tubbs Video 2 Evaluation 4Shaina Longstreet Video 2 Evaluation 5Kari Kinsey Video 2 Evaluation 6Video Progress Discussion 7The Importance of Branding 8Editing Software Options 9Final Cut Pro Tips & Tricks 10Editing Whippy's Video 11Adding Music 12Optimizing for YouTube 13SEO & the Keyword Planner 14Creating a Description & Adding Tags 15Ads, Monetization, & YouTube Affiliates 16YouTube® Analytics 17Advanced Settings & Commenting 18Playlists on YouTube® 19Using Visuals on Your Channel 20Annotations & Transcripts 21Linking & Ping Backs 22Collaborations 23Social Media 24Email & Newsletters 25Facebook Ads 26Driving Traffic To Your Site 27Pitching
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May 25, 2016 02:00 ET
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 25, 2016) - PetroMaroc Corporation plc (TSX VENTURE:PMA), an independent oil and gas company focused on Morocco (the "Company" or "PetroMaroc") is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2016.
Commenting, D. Campbell Deacon, Chief Executive Officer of PetroMaroc, said: "Following intensive negotiations, we announced the execution of a binding sale and purchase agreement (the "Sale and Purchase Agreement") with Sound Energy plc ("Sound") on 10 March 2016. We are currently progressing in completion of the conditions precedent, including ministerial approvals in Morocco, Debentureholder approval and final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. We believe this transaction creates a strong relationship between PetroMaroc and Sound with both parties incentivized to develop the Sidi Moktar licence. We look forward to the near-term testing of Kechoula". "During Q1 2016, general and administrative costs totaled US$0.95 million (which includes accrued unpaid directors fees; and one-off costs consisting of management and board transaction bonuses, Moroccan staff termination costs and Moroccan branch estimated closure costs). Excluding such one-off costs, general and administrative costs totaled US$0.53 million, representing a 2% decrease in comparison to 2014 (US$0.54 million) and a 37% decrease in comparison to 2013 (US$0.84 million)". "The Company continues to reduce ongoing general and administrative costs where possible. The Company disposed of surplus inventory in the quarter to provide funds for working capital requirements. In parallel with the Sound transaction, the Company is seeking release of the US$2.5 million Sidi Moktar Bank Guarantee restricted cash, which is currently held in escrow".
PetroMaroc exited Q1 2016 with cash of US$0.1 million and a working capital deficit as at March 31, 2016 of US$0.8 million (excluding the secured debentures, excluding the secured debenture accrued interest and fees, excluding the unsecured loan and interest, including restricted cash).
The Company has been reviewing alternatives to address its debt and share capital structure with a focus on debt reduction and alternatives for the Company's Cdn$10.7 million principal amount of secured debentures (the "Debentures"). Subsequent to the quarter-end, the April 10, 2016 maturity date was extended to September 30, 2016. Upon default, holders of the Debentures (the "Debentureholders") may declare the Cdn$10.7 million principal amount and all accrued interest on the Debentures immediately due and payable and to begin proceedings to realize upon the security held in connection with the Debentures. The Company expects to hold its annual shareholder meeting, in parallel with restructuring the Debentures and share capital, by mid-September 2016, in Toronto; however, the details of such restructuring have not been determined.
The Company is in discussions with its Sidi Moktar creditors to negotiate settlement of the remaining unpaid costs in respect to the Sidi Moktar drilling campaign. Settlement with the unsecured creditors is a necessary measure required in order to pursue the Company's efforts to secure additional funding.
In order to fund operational commitments due in less than twelve months (approximately US$3.25 million), PetroMaroc will be required to complete additional financings and/or incur additional debt in the future. These factors represent a material uncertainty that may cast a significant doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
PetroMaroc today filed its financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, together with its Management's Discussion and Analysis in respect of the Company's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. These documents are available on the PetroMaroc website at www.petromaroc.co or under the Company profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
About PetroMaroc
PetroMaroc is an independent oil and gas company focused on its significant land position in Morocco. The Company has a 50 percent operated interest in the Sidi Moktar licence area covering 2,683 square kilometres and is working closely with Morocco's National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) as a committed long‐term partner to unlock the hydrocarbon potential of the region. Morocco offers a politically stable environment to work within and has favourable fiscal terms to energy producers. PetroMaroc is a public company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "PMA".
Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
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Any marketing strategy is always followed by monetization ideas. A marketing strategy is incomplete without any ideas for making money out of it! If you cannot value your app correctly, then there are high chances your app might get lost in the crowd. Depending on various factors like your audience, your popularity, the purpose of your app and the platform on which it is built, the pricing of your app is the most crucial stage. There are many existing models and strategies to make the work easy for you. Here are some of them
Freemium model:
This is the most commonly used model. It triggers the "buying" sense in your customer. You make few features of your app available free of cost. Then comes the hard game. To keep enjoying those features, after a certain period your customers will have to pay a tiny bit! It is evident that 80% traffic is from free apps, but subscription model works best for content based applications. Mostly gaming apps come with this model where purchasing will open up new levels for the gamers.
Paid Apps:
You can launch your app as a paid app from its first day but then you cannot put any price tag what-so-ever. It is most lucrative if the price is below $4.99 point. Common customer psychology shows that even for the best of apps, they wish to spend little. You need to strategize your marketing accordingly. For instance, if an app comes at a price of $4.99 and is offering a limited edition at $0.99, it can pull in a lot of traffic.
In-App Advertising:
If your app has more than 100,000 users spread across the globe, then you can readily opt for banner ads and app video ads. There are many formats in which you can do the same.
The loop for creating an android app gets completed only when you have a monetization model ready to implement for it. If you are not marketing your app effectively, the entire effort might just go in vain. Its time you do every bit to bring your app in limelight.
Editor's note: Recently, Nokia and Venturesity got together to host a free hangout session on "Monetizing your Android App on Nokia X platform". To learn more about marketing and monetizing strategies, ping us here.
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Subhendu Panigrahi is a Guest writer for Startuptimes.in . He is the Co-Founder at Venturesity and passionate about Startups & , Technology, Apps Segment in India.
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If you tell your friends that you're going to visit Portland, Oregon, and your friends have been to my fair city before, someone in the crowd will exclaim, "Oh! You MUST visit Voodoo Doughnut!"
Since it's so popular, and such a Portland experience, I'd have to say I agree with these folks. You really must go!
There are a few locations around town, but to really get the full experience (which includes waiting in a 45 minute line at all hours of the day) you'll need to go to the one downtown.
Now, settle in. I promise you'll be in line for at least 30, usually 45, minutes. But don't get out your cell phone/tablet, no! Here's where the fun starts.
Take pictures — there's many to choose from: the "Keep Portland Weird" sign, the glittery bricks, the street musicians, dogs, other people in line, each other, whatever. You'll have time.
Hopefully, someone in line tried to wrangle you into a multi-level marketing scheme. Note: when someone starts a conversation with, "how rich do you want to be?" slipping into Spanish might be a good idea.
Once you're through the door, you see what all the fuss is about. This isn't a normal donut shop — no! It's a donut shop with innuendo!
And pink walls!
The tagline is "the magic is in the hole" and they have several (ahem) suggestive donuts. Ones for bachelor/ette parties. You look at the website yourself, I'm not writing those words down here! This isn't that kind of site!
You can click through to see the menu, but the popular doughnuts include: the bacon maple bar, the Cap'n Crunch, the Fruit Loop, and of course the Voodoo Doughnut (a doughnut in the shape of a person, with a pretzel stick stabbing it in the heart with jelly filling). For those of you who can't eat dairy, or just think you're better than everyone, there are Vegan doughnuts.
I can't eat them (and I've never liked doughnuts), so I can't comment on the flavor, but several people have said that they're the best doughnuts they've ever had. I've also heard that they taste just like any other doughnut.
Clearly, though, the doughnut is a very small part of the Voodoo Doughnut experience.
And if you visit me, of course I will take you!
Voodoo Doughnut
22 SW 3rd Avenue Portland Oregon, U.S.A.
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The OTAM 80 is the flagship of the OTAM Millennium series and one of the fastest yachts of this size in the world. This 80 foot vessel reaffirms the OTAM commitment to style and speed. This beauty will stand out in any marina.
Topside, we have an enormous interior cockpit with four helm seats, large wraparound guest lounge with table, and huge sun lounge exterior. Dark wood Floors accent the white upholstery and trim.
The luxurious interior with spacious salon, full galley, and three private staterooms offers comfortable accommodations for extended cruises. As you come below you find a large, bright, and airy salon, leather upholstery, and warm wood tones. The galley is with stainless countertops and state of the art appliances. A custom Bose stereo system provides music for the salon and cockpit.
The deep V hull and 2 x MTU 2600hp with Arneson ASD 15 with a max speed of 50 knots or 4 x MTU 1622hp with Trimax surface drives at a max speed of 54 knots provide for excellent maneuverability and seaworthiness. The engine compartment is expertly insulated to provide a quiet and comfortable interior.
The resulting design has provided OTAM with a yacht that has an incredibly smooth and responsive ride.
Vessels & Photos featured are examples of the fully custom OTAM yachts delivered to happy clients. No single OTAM is equal to another. Fully custom to your taste & desires.
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John Williams – A 26+ year aviation professional, pet enthusiast, musician and writer who proudly lives in Arizona. John, with a team of professionals, produces informative books with refreshing content and style. I have published these Amazon 4+ star titles so far: "Take Charge of Your Aviation Career", "Bichon Frise – Unique Among Dogs", "Pomeranian – Breed Of A Queen", "The Boxer Scholar And Clown", "German Shepherd: Loyal, Powerful And Noble", "The Bulldog", and my first Sci-fi novel, "Wormhole Moon." My latest is a book on the topic of race called "The Falsehood of Percieved Significance Due To Race – Debunking Assumptions." I am currently working on the second book in this three book series: "Wormhole Moon II". I pride myself on producing a quality product that will educate and entertain my readers. I endeavor to add value to the marketplace in a new and fresh way. I also love to engage with my readers. For more information, kindly go to my author page: http://bit.ly/JWilliamsAuthor or contact me at email@example.com
1. Tell us a little about yourself and your work
I am currently a fifty -four-years-old, author, father, musician, and aviation professional. I have been in the aviation career field for over 26 years. I have been writing science fiction since the forth grade but made a serious effort to publish this year.
2. Where do you like to write?
Believe it or not, I like to write while sitting in bed. It's very relaxing and if I want to write for some time, it's very easy to do so.
3. Is there anything you must have in order to write? For example, silence,
whiskey, and a close shave.
Quiet is nice, but I have kids. So I have my computer close by and I start when all is quiet. I do the same sometimes in the morning before everyone gets up.
4. What books have influenced you most, both as a person and as an
Personally, I'd have to say The Bible. Then it was Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Millionaire Next Door, First Break All The Rules, How To Win Friends And Influence People, Think And Grow Rich and the Magic Of Believing.
As a writer, I have to say most of Tom Clancy's books, Scorpion Strike, This Present Darkness and most any book about NASA, science and aviation.
5. What is the one thing that has helped you develop most as an author?
Definitely my experience in aviation, and things I was taught in the Air Force like attention to detail, and the importance of a great report. I am also well traveled and that helps when I discuss certain locations.
6. What do you want to achieve most from your writing?
I want to have the satisfaction of knowing that my fans truly enjoy the stories that I write. Second, would be becoming a "Best Selling" author. Third would be to have my book licensed in multiple countries for film.
7. Is there something specific you do to improve your writing?
Yes. I try to improve by asking myself after a paragraph or two: "Is this what you really want to say? Can you say this better? Is this your real voice and your real thoughts? I usually do a re-write or two after this exercise.
8. What is the ideal relationship between editor and author?
I do not try to influence my editor at all. I simply want his/her best. I state clear goals that I'm trying to reach and we both want nothing less than excellence. I like a robust communication flow as to the progress of the book and whether or not more clarification is needed. By-the way, my books are no less than four stars consistently because I work with the best, meaning, I work with those who have already done work for major publishers.
9. If you had a direct line to someone who loves your writing, what would you say?
I would likely ask what they liked about my writing and why.
10. If you had a direct line to someone who hates your writing, what would you say?
I would ask what they did not like about my writing and why.
11. If you could give one piece of advice to an aspiring author, what would it be?
I would say something like begin with the end in mind and research your audience. Write about what you know. Do not be lazy about your research for your book, especially if it is in the Sci-fi genre. Sci-fi readers are a very particular bunch. If they perceive something like the science or facts are not right, they will call you on it in your reviews. Finally, effort to write a great story. Forget about movie rights and the alike. Good and bad stories can always be made into a film. Make sure yours is the good story.
12. What does your writing future hold for you?
Right now I'm focused on getting more, and the right kind of national and international exposure.
13. How have you set about the task of creating enticing cover art?
I have a very talented graphic designer that I have been working with for some time. I actually found her on "Fiverr." Do not discount the talented vendors on Fiverr. I have used professionals from there and I have been satisfied 98% of the time. Just remember, you're the boss so make sure your initial expectations are well communicated from the beginning. Professionally direct them to your expected end. If it takes 4-5 revisions, so be it.
14. How often do you read? What genre?
I read all of the time.I am usually read 3-4 books at a time. The genre is usually self-help, marketing, communication, etc.
Wormhole Moon (Kindle Edition) http://amzn.to/1BKxbrT
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This week we learned that a pregnant 66 foot bronze statue will enrage the neighbors, symmetrical faces can be seriously creepy and art stars are just like us.
They grocery shop, the clean up after dinner, they shave. Us Weekly did not invent the desire to see famous people doing everyday things. For decades great photographers have been capturing the way "stars are just like us!" with far more interesting results than what we see on the pages of tabloids. Magnum's archive teems with images of iconic celebrities doing endearingly everyday things.
From flowers to architecture, it is oft been said that there is pleasing beauty in symmetrical design. Research has also shown that when it comes to human faces, symmetrical ones -- like that of Florence Colgate, dubbed "Britain's Most Beautiful Face" -- tend to be considered "more beautiful." Fascinated with this idea, photographer and researcher Julian Wolkenstein has spearheaded two related artistic projects in recent years that have sought to explore the ideas of symmetry and beauty and to challenge our perceptions of each.
On November 17, 1961, 27-year old photographer Douglas Kirkland got to spend one evening alone with the greatest sex symbol of his, or any following, era. The hours he spent with 35-year old Marilyn Monroe, only months before her death, have since become immortalized in Kirkland's series for Look magazine. Monroe plays simultaneously with Kirkland and the camera, wiped clean of red lipstick, wearing only rumpled white silk sheets.
The Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, The Violet Hour) has adapted Truman Capote's revered 1958 novella "Breakfast at Tiffany's" for the stage. The play, which will have its world premiere at Broadway's Shubert Theater this February, will star Emilia Clarke from "Game of Thrones" as Holly Golightly, a young socialite in New York. This role was famously played by Audrey Hepburn, so we're curious how this young actress will take to the role.
Damien Hirst refers to 'Verity' as a "modern-day allegory for truth and justice." Those who have to look at it, like Northam resident Gwyneth Barnes, call the 66-foot bronze statue of a half-exposed pregnant woman "soft porn masqueraded as art." After two years of planning and production, the controversial sculpture has finally arrived in Devon, and the once quaint beach town will never be the same.
And one for good luck...
October is LGBT History Month, and we're celebrating with our party hats on. Especially since today (was) National Coming Out Day! What better way to energize the festivities than with a rundown of our favorite creative people who are loud and proud? (Well, some aren't very loud...)
The artists below all have three things in common: they're alive, they're gay, and they inspire us on a regular basis. Other than that, anything goes. Camille Paglia remains a contentious icon, while Del LaGrace Volcano continues to shake up gender binaries in a new exhibition. And what list could be complete without Frank Ocean? It's his year, finally. Check them out:
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I recently read an article online via ABC News Online April 16, 2012:
A young couple's wedding plans suffered a setback when the groom-to-be found he had accidentally donated his girlfriend's engagement ring to Goodwill. Josh Miller, 31, had been hiding the ring in the pocket of an old winter coat for two months as he waited for the right moment to pop the question."She talked about the exact right (ring) that she wanted for a long time and we just finally, for once, found the perfect engagement ring and we were very excited," Miller told ABC News' Atlanta affiliate WSB-TV.That excitement was short-lived however. Ready to propose, Miller dug through his closet for the ring, growing increasingly frantic as he realized it was nowhere to be found."I was just shaking," Miller said. "I didn't know what to do, or what to say, or how to feel. I called Cara immediately, but she thought I was joking."Thinking back, Miller realized that coat, ring and all, was among the items he had put in a pile to donate to Goodwill earlier in the week."Honestly, I just think I forgot," he said. "I knew it was in my closet somewhere, but we were just grabbing stuff and I threw it in a pile and thought, 'I don't wear that anymore.'"By the time Miller was able to get in contact with the Goodwill in his hometown of Buckhead, the coat, which had been put on the shelves earlier in the week couldn't be located.Miller has not given up however, he is hoping that a Good Samaritan finds the ring, in his jacket, which he described as a black ski jacket with gray stripes, and return it to him. The ring is made up of a square princess-cut solitaire with smaller diamonds surrounding it in a white gold setting."That ring means more to me than anything I can explain," Miller told WSB.In the meantime, the couple will proceed with their wedding plans; Miller is scheduled to fly to Akron, Ohio to ask his fiancee' Cara Epstein's father for her hand in marriage. Whether or not there will be a ring to be put on that hand remains to be seen."She's a school teacher and I'm a landscaper," he said. "We obviously don't make enough money to afford something like that on a regular basis. It was a very large purchase for us, and I just made a very bad mistake."
How unfortunate! I sure hope the ring is returned to him!
Note to self: Be sure to check all of your clothing pockets before donating to Goodwill!


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COOPER CITYCORAL SPRINGS — A 1981 brown Ford Mustang was reported stolen from the driveway of a home in the 9500 block of Griffin Road on Friday, police said.A homeowner in the 8200 block of Southwest First Manor reported someone cut and damaged several leaves on his 5-foot-tall agave plant sometime between 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. The owner told police the estimated $500 damage must have been done with a sharp knife.A bicycle chained to a light pole in the 2300 block of North University Drive was stolen sometime between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Jan. 10, police said. The bike was worth $500, police said.A Davie man`s pickup truck, which he parked in the southwest parking lot of the Broward Mall on Jan. 11, was broken into and three boxes of automotive tools were stolen, police reported. The tools were valued at $2,000, police said.
A video cassette recorder and a camera, worth a total of $2,000, were stolen from the den of a home in the 10000 block of Southwest Seventh Street between 3 p.m. Jan. 13 and 9 a.m. Wednesday.
An electric guitar and its case, valued at $1,150, was stolen Jan. 11 between 7 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., from a home in the 600 block of Northwest 76th Avenue, police said.
Plywood, shingles and nails - valued at $434 - were reported stolen from the garage of a home under construction in the 11600 block of Northwest Fourth Street, police said. The construction materials were taken between Jan. 9 and Jan. 11, police reported.
Police captured a 5-foot-6-inch alligator at 3:46 a.m. Sunday that was at the corner of Fig Tree Road and Broward Boulevard. As one police officer held the alligator`s tail, another roped and taped the animal`s mouth shut. The officers then put the alligator in the trunk of a patrol car and once at police headquarters, the animal was put in a caged area. Florida Fresh Water Fish and Game Commission officials were to take the animal and release it in an environmentally protected area, police reported.


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May 6th, 2010
DAC – Digital Art Center
DAC – Digital Art Center is a public center that will highlight the interaction between creativity and new technology as an area of high priority for the future.
DAC is a project at the intersection of cultural, educational and industrial politics that aim to promote local and regional growth. DAC will be based on a close interaction between the academic, industrial and public sectors.
DAC will become an arena of exhibitions, creative works and meetings. It will be a public space in Kista that shows the positive effects arising from the combination of art, digital technology, science and culture in a concrete way.
DAC will display both occasional and permanent exhibitions. The exhibitions will create a bridge between the visitors and that which is new and yet unfamiliar in the technological evolution and the contemporary cultural landscape.
DAC is a collaborative project between Stockholm University/DSV, Interactive Institute, Atrium Ljungberg, Kista Science City, IT-gymnasiet, City of Stockholm and Swedish ICT Research AB.


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McALLEN, March 6 – Luisa Saenz is a well known advocate for children in the Rio Grande Valley.
Concerned about the proposed state budget cuts to Children's Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, as well as public education, Saenz has penned a short op-ed on the issue. However, in a novel twist, she has written it through the eyes of a Texas child.
She has titled her piece, 'Crawling Targets; State Budget Cuts Aimed at Children.'
Here it is:
What? You're cutting my chances of growing up to be a healthy, educated, productive Texan to balance a budget that you managed to mess up before I was born?
No kidding? You're good with denying me the health care, early childhood development and education I need now? Before I can even walk, speak for myself, vote or lobby?
Really? Can't you take just a few dollars from the "Rainy Day Fund" and politely ask for an investment of one percent of net profits from every Texas billionaires for the new, "Sure, I Want to Help Texas Kids Now so They Can Grow Up Healthy and Educated Enough to Work for Me Later Fund"?
No Kidding! If you don't use "Rainy Day" money now you can expect a "daily deluge" of increased costs when they take me to the hospital for ear infections and asthma and other care I would normally get from my pediatrician at a 1,000 percent less tax burden.
Really! If you hold on to "Rainy Day" money now at the rate of $7,500 per year for say, a sixth grader, you will need to come up with $17,000 per year if that student ends up in prison instead of in college.
Seriously! Think back to when all you could do was think, and remember how your parents had the means or opportunity to get everything you needed so you could be where you are now.
Very seriously! Look ahead just a few years and imagine a Texas Legislature filled with children of my generation with sights set on "balancing the budget" at the expense of your grandchildren. After all, even though they're small, they will make the easiest and best targets, don't you think?
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Hi, thanks a bunch! This looks a lot more promising now. I have perfect picture and OSD, but there is no sound?
It might be due to the fact that this new dxr3 plugin seems to use ALSA? My older installation used OSS. I'm using the digital audio output, I have nothing in the analog outputs so I can't be sure if it's outputing something there. But I have selected "digital output" in dxr3 plugin setup. Also subtitles seem to bug a little, there's a lot of garbage on top of the text, and sometimes the texts appear in top left corner, not in bottom like they should. -- Teemu Suikki http://www.z-power.fi/ .4.5 and dxr3plugin 0.2.6 >> for years now, with no real problems. For some reason I decided to try >> the recent versions. :) VDR 1.7.15 and dxr3plugin 0.2.10. > > Did you choose the buffer-and-sync-rewrite branch [1]? It's working > fine for me with vdr-1.7.15. > > > > - jan > > [1] > http://projects.vdr-developer.org/projects/plg-dxr3/repository/show?rev=buffer-and-sync-rewrite > > _______________________________________________ > vdr mailing list > firstname.lastname@example.com > http://www.linuxtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/vdr > > -- Teemu Suikki http://www.z-power.fi/ _______________________________________________ vdr mailing list firstname.lastname@example.com http://www.linuxtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/vdr