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Patent application title: METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DEVICE LEVEL PROGRAM INSERTION
Frank Sandoval (Louisville, CO, US)
IPC8 Class: AH04N710FI
USPC Class:
725 32
Class name: Interactive video distribution systems program, message, or commercial insertion or substitution
Publication date: 2009-06-25
Patent application number: 20090165035
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Patent application title: METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DEVICE LEVEL PROGRAM INSERTION
Frank Sandoval
Origin: SOUTHFIELD, MI US
IPC8 Class: AH04N710FI
USPC Class:
725 32
Method and system of inserting commercials or program within content
feeds. The commercials may be inserted in an optimized manner on a host
device so as to permit device level commercial insertion. Instructions or
other information may be pre-loaded for a number of insertion
opportunities so that processing demands on the host device at the time
of insertion can be limited.
1. A method of inserting commercials within television channels processed
by a host device for output to a viewer, the host device having a
targeting engine and a switch engine configured to facilitate inserting
commercials within the television channels, the method
comprising:generating insertions instructions with the targeting engine,
the insertion instructions sufficient for use in directing the switch
engine to insert commercials for a number of specified insertion
opportunities;storing the insertion instructions within a database
associated with the switch engine; andfor each specified insertion
opportunity, loading the switch engine with the stored insertion
instructions, the switch engine relying on the loaded insertion
instructions to insert the commercials.
2. The method of claim 1 further comprising loading the switch engine without requiring the targeting engine to issue an API call for each insertion opportunity.
3. The method of claim 1 further comprising updating the stored insertion instructions to support commercial insertion for channels available over a switched broadcast tier, wherein the insertion instructions are updated as the switched broadcast tier channels change.
4. The method of claim 1 further comprising storing different insertion instructions for different channels and loading the instructions corresponding with a channel currently tuned to by the host.
5. The method of claim 1 further comprising storing at least two different insertion instructions for at least one of the insertion opportunities, at least two of the different insertion instructions specifying insertion of different commercials, and selecting one of the at least two different insertion instructions for the corresponding insertion opportunity.
6. The method of claim 5 further comprising selecting the one of the at least two different insertion instructions as a function of a user associated with the host.
7. The method of claim 5 further comprising selecting the one of the at least two different insertion instructions as a function of as a function a channel currently tuned to by the host.
8. The method of claim 7 further comprising selecting the one of the at least two different insertion instructions as a function of content showing in the tuned to channel.
9. A method of inserting programs within a content feed, the method comprising:pre-loading a host device with insertion instructions, the host device being configured to interface content carried in the content feed with an output device; andupon determining a insertion opportunity, instructing the host device according to at least one of the pre-loaded instructions to insert a program within the content feed and without issuing an API call.
10. The method of claim 9 further comprising the host device issuing an API call to load the insertion instructions within an database associated with the host, the insertion instructions being loaded from the database to facilitate inserting the program.
11. The method of claim 10 further comprising issuing one API call to load many insertion instructions within the database.
12. The method of claim 9 further comprising generating the insertion instructions with an application operating on the host device.
13. The method of claim 12 further comprising issuing an API call from the application when pre-loading the insertion instructions.
14. The method of claim 9 further comprising descrambling the content with the host device, wherein the host device inserts the programs within the descrambled content.
15. A host device for use in descrambling television signals for output to a display, the host device comprising:an operating system;a targeting application operating on the operating system, the targeting application configured to generate insertion instructions for use in inserting commercials within the descrambled television signals;a database for storing the insertion instructions; anda switch engine configured to insert the commercials according to insertions instructions stored in the database according.
16. The host device of claim 15 wherein the switch engine is an implementation element.
17. The host device of claim 15 wherein the switch engine is configured to insert the commercials without receiving an API call from the targeting application.
18. The host device of claim 17 wherein the targeting engine issues an API call to store the insertion instruction within the database.
19. The host device of claim 15 wherein the database is integrated with the switch engine.
20. The host device of claim 15 wherein the targeting application is configured to generate insertion instructions for a number of insertion opportunities and to store all the generated insertion instructions within the database in advance of the insertion opportunities.
[0001]1. Field of the Invention
[0002]The present invention relates to methods and systems of device level digital program insertion.
[0003]2. Background Art
[0004]FIG. 1 illustrates a Digital Program Insertion (DPI) system 10 described in OpenCable Application Platform (OCAP) Specification v1.1, Cable Television Laboratories, Inc., the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated in its entirety. This specification has enabled cable, broadcast, and satellite television operators and other content providers to support local ad insertion at a device level so that addressable commercials or other content can be inserted locally at customer premise equipment (CPE). The system 10 may include a host device, such as but not limited to a settop box, computer or other device, configured to process one or more content feeds for output to a display.
[0005]The host device may include a targeting engine and a switch engine operating on an OCAP platform to facilitate inserting commercials or other media within the outputted content. The targeting engine may be an application configured to select the inserted commercials according to targeting instructions (command and control signals) received from an advertisement controller. The switch engine may be an implementation element configured to implement the processes necessary to physically insert the commercials. This may include the targeting engine specifying the commercials to insert and the switch engine inserting the specified commercials at determined insertion opportunities.
[0006]The host device may receive any number of content feeds for processing and output to the display. The ability to insert commercials at the device level allows commercials to be targeted to particular content feeds and individual subscribers. The host device may include a central processing unit (not shown) or other processing element to facilitate processing messages and executing operations required to support outputting the content and inserting the commercials. For each insertion opportunity in each of the content feeds, the advertisement controller may transmit a separate set of insertion instructions to the targeting engine for use in specifying the inserted commercial.
[0007]The targeting engine may process each set of insertion instructions and issue an application program interface (API) call or other command to the switch engine to instruct the switch engine to insert a particular advertisement. For each insertion opportunity, the targeting application may transmit the API call to the switch engine to specify insertion of a particular one of the commercials when the insertion advertisement arises. This process may be repeated for each insertion opportunity. For example, if commercials A-D are available, the targeting engine may initiate an API call for a first insertion opportunity to instruct the switch engine to insert commercial B and for a second, subsequent insertion opportunity, the targeting engine may initiate another API call to instruct the switch engine to insert commercial A.
[0008]FIG. 2 illustrates a timeline 20 associated with inserting commercials on a single content feed according to the system described in FIG. 1. Prior to each insertion opportunity, separate sets of insertion instructions must be transmitted to the targeting engine for each supported content feed. A first set of insertion instructions 22 must be processed and a corresponding API call 24 must be generated by the targeting engine prior to a first insertion opportunity 26 if the switch engine is to be instructed to insert the appropriate commercial 28 when the corresponding insertion opportunity arises. If a second commercial opportunity 34 is to arise shortly thereafter, additional instructions 36 must be provided to the targeting engine to generate another API call 38 to facilitate the additional commercial insertion 40. As shown with the overlapping lines, this may require the targeting application to simultaneously support multiple operations.
[0009]The number of instructions that must be processed by the engines and the number of messages/calls that must be generated and transmitted increases as the number of commercial opportunities increases. While FIG. 2 only illustrates the instructions for a single content feed, a similar extrapolation arises for multiple content feeds since each content feed must be supported in a similar manner, i.e., each content feed may similarly require the engines to process multiple sets of instructions and to issue/generate multiple API calls for each insertion opportunity.
[0010]The need to support multiple insertion operations can lead to a race condition if the host device is unable to properly process each set of insertion instructions by the corresponding insertion opportunity. Each unprocessed set of commercial instructions prevents the host device from inserting the proper commercial for a particular advertisement opportunity, which can result in the loss of advertisement revenue if the content provider is unable to charge advertisers for missed commercials.
[0011]FIG. 1 illustrates a Digital Program Insertion (DPI) system;
[0012]FIG. 2 illustrates a timeline associated with inserting commercial;
[0013]FIG. 3 illustrates a program insertion (PI) system in accordance with one non-limiting aspect of the present invention; and
[0014]FIG. 4 illustrates a timeline associated with inserting commercials in accordance with one non-limiting aspect of the present invention.
[0015]FIG. 3 illustrates a program insertion (PI) system 50 in accordance with one non-limiting aspect of the present invention. The system 50 may be configured to facilitate inserting media or programs, hereinafter commonly referred to as commercials, within one or more content feeds, such as but not limited to content feeds carrying broadcast, cable, and/or satellite television signals. The content feeds may be distributed from a content provider (not shown) to a host device for processing. The host device may be configured to process the content for output to a display or other media interface, depending on the type of content carried in the content feeds, i.e., some content may be outputted to an audio device or other non-display type device.
[0016]The host device may be a settop box, computer, or other processing device having capabilities to insert commercials for output with the received content. The host device may include the above-described targeting engine and switch engine operating on an OCAP or other platform. The host device may include a database or other memory element having pre-loaded insertion instructions or other commands suitable for use in instructing the switch engine to insert particular commercials. The pre-loaded insertion instructions may be used to instruct the switch engine to insert the commercials without requiring the targeting engine to process insertion instructions and issue API calls to the switch engine for each insertion opportunity. This optimization may be helpful in limiting the processing demands on the host device and to limit the likelihood of race conditions.
[0017]An advertisement controller (not shown) may issue a mass insertion message to the targeting engine. The message may specify insertion instructions for a number of insertion opportunities. The number of insertion opportunities may depend on the number of supported content feeds, the insertion opportunities within the feeds, advertising demands of the advertisers, the number of instructions desired for pre-loading and/or any number of other parameters. The targeting engine may be an application or other logically functioning element configured to select or otherwise determine the commercials desired for insertion, which may also include determining the commercials from other inputs and logic and not necessary according to the instructions provided by the advertisement controller.
[0018]Optionally, a single mass insertion message may be periodically sent by the advertisement controller and received for processing by the targeting engine. Information included in the message may be used to generate the insertion instructions used by the switch engine and to pre-load the database with the instructions. This one-to-many arrangement may be beneficial in allowing the targeting engine to pre-load a number of commercial insertions without having to process the same number of messages from the advertisement controller. This can be particularly beneficial in limiting race conditions and other processing demands on the targeting engine since the targeting engine need not perform an a priori determination of insertion instructions for each insertion opportunity or to issue new API calls for each insertion opportunity since the instructions for a number of opportunities are already pre-loaded within the database.
[0019]FIG. 3 illustrates the targeting engine, switch engine, and database as being separate items. This description is provided for exemplary purposes and without intending to limit the scope and contemplation of the present invention. The targeting application may be an application operating on an operating system of the host device or any other standalone or integrated host element capable of facilitating the operations contemplated by the present invention. The switch engine may be an implementation element or element capable of inserting the commercials through content switching operations or other operations that allow the commercials to be included within the content descrambled or otherwise output form the host device. The switch engine may be distinguished from the targeting engine in that it is not an application that issues API calls to insert the commercials. Instead, it is an element or tool that acts in response to API calls.
[0020]The database may be logically part of the switch engine or other feature of the host device. The database is shown to be separated from the other host elements in order to emphasis the storage of the insertion instructions prior to occurrence of the events used to trigger implementation of the instructions. The use of the pre-loaded instructions by the switch engine is intended to be differentiated with respect to the API calls and other processes used by the system shown in FIG. 1 to load the commercials. Rather than relying on communication being received directly from the targeting engine, the switch engine of the present invention simply looks towards the database for the pre-loaded instructions. The present invention contemplates retrieving and facilitating the use of the stored instructions in any other manner commiserate with the scope and contemplation of the present invention, and particularly with respect to limiting processing demands on the host/targeting engine and the likelihood of race conditions.
[0021]FIG. 4 illustrates a timeline 60 associated with inserting commercials in accordance with one non-limiting aspect of the present invention. A first set of insertion instructions 62 may be provided to the targeting engine for storage on the database 64. Once the first insertion opportunity 66 arises, one of the pre-loaded instructions 68 may be transferred to or otherwise accessed by the switch engine to instigate an insertion 70 of a desired commercial. When a second insertion opportunity 72 arises, in the same or different content feed, the pre-loaded instructions 68 associated with that opportunity are used to instigate an insertion 74 of another commercial. Because the instructions for each insertion opportunity 66, 72 are received from the database 68, and not the targeting engine, the commercials can be inserted without taxing the processing of the targeting application. Thereafter, the pre-loaded instructions may be updated 76 to change the commercials specified for insertion and/or to remove old instructions from the database.
[0022]The database provided by the present invention allows for multiple instructions to be pre-loaded for any number of content feeds. This can be particularly beneficial in switched broadcast scenarios where the available content feeds may change over time or according to subscription rights of a user currently accessing the services. Rather than requiring new insertion instructions from the advertisement controller or the issuance of new API calls to the switch engine each time the user changes channels or the switched services change, the database can be pre-loaded with instructions for any number of contemplated changes so that the appropriate instructions can be loaded from the database as function of the tuned to channel and without requiring additional insertion instructions.
[0023]FIG. 5 illustrates a diagram 80 of the database in accordance with one non-limiting aspect of the present invention. The horizontal axis corresponds with various insertion opportunities and the vertical axis corresponds with a number of video services or television channels that may be tuned to or otherwise access through the host device. Each cell within the grid may include insertion instructions for specifying a commercial to insert for the corresponding channel and insertion opportunity. The targeting engine can populate the database with pre-loaded insertion instructions for a number of upcoming insertion opportunities, across a number of channels.
[0024]The insertion opportunities may be scheduled according to any number of events. One schedule may rely on a time of day to determine an insertion opportunity so that when a particular time of day arises, the insertion instructions for that period of time may be loaded from the database and used by the switch engine to insert the corresponding commercials. Another schedule may rely on time stamps or other indicators delivered with the content feeds such that when a particular channel is tuned to, a message, trigger, or signal included with the channel may be cross-reference with information included in the database to facilitate selecting the desired insertion instructions.
[0025]Multiple insertion instructions may be included for the same insertion opportunities and different rules may be established to facilitate selecting which one of the insertion instructions should be used to insert the commercial. An identity of a user is one parameter that can be used to select the instructions, i.e., different commercials may be inserted depending on the user watching the channel. Similarly, the type of content associated with the tuned to channel can be used to select the active instructions so that different commercials can be inserted depending on the content currently showing in tuned to channel.
[0026]While FIG. 5 illustrates a number of insertion instructions for a number of channels, the present invention fully contemplates pre-loading the instructions in any other manner. The present invention contemplates an arrangement where the commercials may be inserted independently of the channels or the content in the channels and solely as a function of the insertion opportunities. In this manner, if the user were to flip from one channel to another, the same commercial would show on all the channels for a given insertion opportunity.
[0027]While embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, it is not intended that these embodiments illustrate and describe all possible forms of the invention. Rather, the words used in the specification are words of description rather than limitation, and it is understood that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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6. [+31, -2] She also gets a lot of criticisms in Japan because of her behavior ㅋㅋㅋ She treats the staff like crap and she makes messes like a crazy person. Her background is Korean but she takes pictures of the imperial flag. There's even a picture of her flipping off at Tiananmen Square
7. [+29, -0] This right-wing bitch is freaking shameless ㅋㅋㅋ Did she want to act like an superstar because she's dating GD? Doesn't she feel any shame towards Koreans? ㅋㅋㅋ This is not just being shameless, this is being an airhead
9. [+27, -6] I guess the one person who liked this post is GD


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90 points Fine Wine Review: The Ponzo Zinfandel is classic Ridge style with hints of American oak that support Zinfandel dark berry and plum fruit. The wine is medium-weight and still has some tannins, although the winemaker's notes suggest consuming the wine over the next 3-5 years, but I think it will be even better in a year or two (or if you decant for a few hours), so it may well last longer than that estimate, too. A good versatile wine that can stand up to many rustic and powerful dishes. 14.1% alcohol. (Issue #140; 2013)
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Inspirational Artist Steve Amerson Releases 'We Need A Little Christmas'
New Album Features 11 Holiday Classics Including "Winter Wonderland," "Silver Bells," and "We Need A Little Christmas, along with the original, "Christmas is the Best Time Of Year"
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/ -- Inspirational vocalist, sought-after Hollywood session singer, "Capitol Worship" worship leader and veterans advocate Steve Amerson releases "We Need A Little Christmas." The multi-faceted artist's new Christmas album features fresh renditions of 11 holiday classics like "Winter Wonderland, " Silver Bells," the title track, "We Need A Little Christmas," as well as the original, "Christmas is the Best Time of Year," written and arranged by Paul Johnson.
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-where he is included in the off-camera chorus for the musical's opening number, "Another Day of Sun," Amerson returned to the studio with some of his closest friends to deliver this unique album including engineers, Bill Schnee (Steely Dan, Whitney Houston) and Toby Foster (Larnelle Harris, Pat Boone), Producer Paul Stillwell (Ralph Carmichael, The Walt Disney Company, Universal Studios Theme Parks) and arrangers Paul Johnson (Mark Lowry, David Phelps), Dick Bolks, Terry Winch (Ron Kenoly, Sandi Patty) and the late Bob Krogstad (Mel Torme, Michael Crawford).
The tracks for this project were originally recorded in London and Los Angeles and created as choral selections. The songs have found new life with the solo performances of Steve Amerson with fresh mixes by Bill Schnee.
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|Reactions at coordinated ligands: redox-active ligands and coordination of Lewis acids
|Ringenberg, Mark R.
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|Rauchfuss, Thomas B.
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|Rauchfuss, Thomas B.; Girolami, Gregory S.
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|Redox-active ligands
Hydrogen oxidation
Oxidative Addition of Anhydrides
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|The theme of this study is reactivity at the ligand and how remote, relative to the metal, activation affects the metal center. The three approaches were the use of redox-active ligands, ligand protonation and Lewis acid coordination to ligands. The focus is on ligand design rather than substrate or metal optimization with a primary interest in reactivity with dihydrogen. The main thrust of the work has been the investigation of redox-active ligands in which redox occurs at the ligand. Redox-active ligands have been generally a curiosity in organometallic chemistry and have only recently been realized in catalysis. Presented here is one of the first examples of a system that incorporates redox-active ligands as a critical component to the catalysts. The complexes utilizing redox-active ligands became Lewis acidic upon oxidation, similar in behavior to the Noyori type catalyst that became Lewis acidic upon protonation. The catalysts containing redox-active ligand were used for the oxidation of H2. The interest in H2 oxidation is the hope that it will fulfill the need for a new fuel source. This interest has lead to the development of soluble catalyst that can oxidize H2 to protons and electrons, in order to further study the mechanism. Redox-active ligands have lower reorganizational barriers because redox at organic substituents are typically lower than for inorganic centers. Furthermore, redox-active ligands can supplement the electrons/holes transferred from the metal, which can facilitate reactions that require multi-electron transfers. The next theme was the use of borane Lewis acids bound to a coordinated ligand, which dramatically changed the ligands from a donor to an acceptor. This type of reaction at the ligand fundamentally changes the reactivity at the metal, however, the affects are not as dramatic as say substituting the ligand. A largh enough change in ligand polarity can affect oxidation-state at the metal. The oxidation state of a metal becomes very difficult to assign when multiple electronic structures exist between the metal and the ligand. In fact in many ways the concept of metal oxidation state becomes meaningless as the electronic structure of the ligand becomes more complicated. These subtler changes in ligand oxidation state and the affects they have on reactivity at metal have not been as widely explored in catalysis. Remote activation of a metal center through reacts at coordinated ligands will be explored here in. The coordination of boranes to cyanide ligands is well know, however, this theme has not been applied to hydrogenase models. Cyanide is an essential component of the [FeFe]- and [NiFe]-hydrogenase active sites, both enzymes feature two cyanide ligands, however, models using cyanides ligands are plagued by undesirable side reactions such as metal-cyanide bridged polymers and decomposition. The bound boranes are used to simulate the hydrogen bonding found in the enzymes. The complexation of Lewis acids to cyanides offers an advantage over alkylation, in that the inductive affect of the borane can be tuned to better approximate the correct level of hydrogen bonding found in the enzyme.
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Do this little exercise in time management to see if you are using your valuable time wisely.
- Journal your day starting from when you wake up until you go to bed.
- Write down what you did that day in 15 minute increments. You may want to stop every hour for a second to write it down otherwise you may forget. We do SO MUCH everyday!
- At the end of the day, look over it and analyze how your time was spent.
- Did you find you had several sections of time that were not productive? I know that I do have some that I could be using to do those small things on my list. I'll give you some ideas below.
- Do you have too much on your to do list? It's possible you need to rethink your list and determine what things you need to remove or move to another day/time.
- Clean out a drawer.
- Fold a basket of clothes.
- Distribute clothes to a room.
- Wash windows in one room.
- Dust one room.
- Vacuum one room.
- Sweep the porch.
- Clean a half bath.
- Refill paper products - toilet paper, napkins, paper towels.
- Clean mirrors.
- Hang up clothes.
- Write a thank you note.
- Send a card or email or text to someone you need to connect with.
- Write a grocery list
- Pick up everything in one room that doesn't belong and put it away.
- Throw in a load of laundry.
- Switch clothes to dryer.
- Wipe down counters
- Wipe down kitchen sink.
- Clean out refrigerator.
- Empty dishwasher
- Load dishwasher
The goal is to multitask when you can and use every slot of time in the best possible way. Schedule some down time if you need it, by all means, but make sure you're not just wasting time when there are a million things to be done.
If there are things on your list that never get done, ask yourself:
- Is this item absolutely necessary?
- Does it benefit my family or cause me to neglect my family?
- Is doing this item causing frustration in me or in my family members? {Maybe from lack of planning, feeling rushed, doing too much...}
- Determine your priorities ahead of time. {Family, Church, Work, School, etc.}
- What are you willing to sacrifice and not sacrifice from time to time?
- What kind of demands fall into each of those categories?
How do you manage your time? Do you use a daily to-do list? Do you plan each item for a specific time? Or does it work for you to just fly by the seat of your pants? I'd love to hear your tips!
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Samantha was born and raised in the North East of England, now "on tour" in Buckinghamshire. By day "Geeky Sweety" teaches Philosophy and Religious Studies to children between the ages of 11-18. By night she sews, embroiders, and upcycles. Her favourite things are 80s girl cartoons, anything Tim Burton touches, Doctor Who, Star Trek/Wars/Gate, Disney films (but only the ones based on fairy tales),cheesy Japanese kawaii culture and horrifically scary Japanese horror films. She also has a passion for Karaoke and occasionally sings in a rock covers band. Her husband custom builds star wars action figures, they havn't counted them because they don't want to get depressed, but good estimates place the total number at around 400. She believes only boring people get bored.
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I am a man in his early 30s, desiring an active and full hobby and gaming life.
My life as a gamer technically goes back to my early years when I would sit and play Monopoly, Parcheesi, Poker, Uno, or Rook with my grandma and great grandma. I was also one of those children born in the 80s who could hook up their own NES at three or four years old. It was that familiarity with video gaming that gave me my first taste of marathon gaming sessions with games like Mario Brothers, Ultima, Abadox, Time Lord, Metroid, and Star Tropics, which I would play for hours and hours.
It wasn't until middle school that I, coincidentally then a huge fan of J.R.R. Tolkien, discovered fantasy gaming. I started in with Magic the Gathering (about the time of 5th Edition and the Tempest Block) having been gifted with a deck by, of all people, my middle school principal who would watch me during lunch as I observed the school's resident gamers during their tournaments. From there I discovered a fantastic little gaming/comic shop called White Cap Comics where I got into several other CCGs (Decipher's Star Wars CCG and the X-Files CCG) and received an invite to play in a game of 2nd Edition Dungeons and Dragons. That was the invite I had been waiting for my whole life, I just didn't know it at the time.
After creating my first character on one of those sea green and white character sheets, a Cleric armed with a mere club and man-catcher, I finally discovered what all those ads in all those old issues of Marvel comics were going on about. I beheaded gnolls, saved party members, and made my first stupid player decision by rushing into a room of pulsing light to aid a fallen comrade without having the thief check for traps. Ah, first character death.
It was after that time that I converted to 3rd Edition and played off and on in many basements over the years. I eventually ended up running my own games on Saturdays around my mother's kitchen table and spent Sundays holed up with my friends in our resident alpha-geek's apartment playing Vampire the Masquerade.
I fell out of the hobby for a few years, those I refer to as "The Lost Years," having only Knights of the Dinner Table to keep me in contact with my gaming past, but I found my way back in time to run a retro session of 1st Edition, a session of 3.0, and then to get a taste of 4th Edition. It was the mistake of diving into 4E that led me to a game reviewer named Kurt Wiegel and his show Game Geeks where I heard about an updated version of my beloved D&D 3.5 called Pathfinder. After that I ran several Pathfinder sessions and played occasional pick up games in my friend's Eberron campaign.
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VICTORVILLE � It's not often that you see a large group of deputies shopping in the junior's clothing section at Walmart.
On Saturday morning as part of the annual Shop with a Cop event, approximately 50 deputies in uniform pushed carts throughout the Victorville Walmart, each accompanied by a local child or teenager on a $200 shopping spree.
Ten-year-old Nigil decided to spend his money on a bike and a football in addition school clothes. In the checkout line next to Deputy Scott Stafford, Nigil was beaming as he sat on his bike and snuggled into a new jacket.
"It's a lot of fun," Stafford said. "Kids get to see police officers in a different, positive light."
Funded by the San Bernardino County Safety Employee's Benefit Association, this annual event aims to target at-risk youth. SEBA raises money throughout the year to hold the event at Walmarts across the county during the Christmas season.
Each participant is given exactly $200 to spend, with half the money reserved for school clothes and the other half for whatever the child wants to buy. Items purchased on Saturday included from light sabers, makeup, Legos, makeup and gifts for others.
Saturday's event in Victorville will be repeated today at the Hesperia Walmart with the same number of children and officers.
"It helps bring up that Christmas spirit," explained Daniele Freer, media relations officer for the Cadet Corps, who were volunteering at the Victorville event.
In the Walmart garden area, members of the Cadet Corps helped the event run smoothly by checking families in as they arrived, pairing each child with a officer, and making sure the pair got a photo together with Santa.
Despite being early on a Saturday morning, the atmosphere was happy and upbeat. The officers, who were all off-duty and volunteering, joked with each other and the children.
"The cops seemed like they all wanted to be here, not like they were forced to be," Gabriela Kurpa, 17, explained as she waited to check out with a car filled with clothing along with household items, including a welcome mat.
Alisan Banuelos, 17, picked out clothes for herself, but decided to spend the rest of her money on gifts for her 7-year-old brother.
"You made my day," Deputy Daylynn Pollard said to Banuelos as she picked out presents for her brother. "It's so hard to find people who are a blessing as well as needing it."
All the participants at the event were nominated by deputies who encountered the children and teenagers during the year on various assignments.
According to Sgt. Ken Lutz at the Hesperia station, there were fewer donations this year due to the economy, making the event smaller than in past years.
"It breaks your heart that for every child who is here, there are hundreds more who need the help," Deputy Monsalve said, while watching pairs check out. "The event is based on the community being attune to its kids' needs."
Many deputies at the event commented on how they loved seeing the kids smile and appreciated being able to interact with the youth in a happier setting than they usually do while on duty.
"We're lucky to have stable jobs," Pollard said. "It's nice to give back."
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Jekyll was permanently turning into Hyde. One night, Jekyll transformed into Hyde involuntarily, while sleeping. Suddenly, Jekyll realized that he was in great danger of being trapped in the body of Hyde permanently, and that some aspect of the experiment had moved beyond his control. Jekyll explains that Hyde grew increasingly stronger as Jekyll began to fade away.His potion was less and less effective.


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Not much going on these days Twilight-related, sadly.
I'm keeping my Twi-freak flag flying though!
I've been continuing to explore my abilities as an artist, and I was looking for some inspiration.
Then inspiration arrived, unexpectedly, in the form of this....
Midnight Sun, Part II, by PA Lassiter
This lovely work of fiction, is a fan written continuation of Midnight Sun. And it's really good.
It is so enjoyable to read EPOV!
As I was reading, I starting thinking about all those wonderful parts of the Twilight Saga books that were left out of the movies, for whatever reason. Time, story flow, etc.
I started thinking about what these scenes might have looked like based on how I saw them when I read the books.
And that, my friends, was my inspiration for this series of drawings that I'm titling
Here are the first 2 in the series so far......
Lost Twilight Scenes Series - #1
The REAL First Kiss
This picture depicts the moment before Edward actually kisses Bella for the first time in the book. They just came back from the meadow, with Bella riding on Edwards back, and she feels faint.
Edward says he wants the try something.....and proceeds to kiss her.
Lost Twilight Scenes #2
Blood Type
Everyone wishes that the blood typing scene would have made it into the movie. It would have been hilarious. This is my vision of what it might have looked like.
I'm currently working on numbers 3-6, and will post as soon as they are complete.
I hope you enjoyed my visions......


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Maggie & Ed's Renovation: Cabinets Installed, Expectations Surpassed
Name: Ed and Maggie Williams (of MVW Architect)
Type of Project: Kitchen/dining/music room renovation
Location: Freret, New Orleans, LA
Type of building: Craftsman-style shotgun double
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I can't believe it, but by the end of this post, all of Maggie and Ed's kitchen cabinetry will be installed. An impressive week's worth of work!
The beginning of this week they finish up the drywall, with one last minute tweak at the right side of the fireplace. The existing wood fireplace trim extends like a fin about an inch right where the new cabinets and countertop will be butting up to the chimney. To avoid a weird and potentially messy intersection, I ask them to add sheetrock to bring that corner out flush with the wood trim.
Now that it's time to paint we need to decide what we want to do with the trim. Our options are stained wood, paint white or strip. Currently our side of the house has glossy stained wood trim at the windows, doors and fireplaces, and white ceiling trim, while the other side of the house has all the trim painted white. We aren't very fond of the look of the super glossy wood trim, and we think white trim will better compliment the more modern look of the new space, so we decide to go with white for the base, window trim, windows and door frames, but keep the chimney as stained wood (since it's nicer oak).
Mid-week they start installing the cabinets. With the cabinets and bags of screws labeled according to the drawings, hopefully things go smoothly. I get home from work and am very pleasantly surprised to see they are almost done installing the cabinet frames after just one day! But this also means we need to decide on and order the countertops immediately. We've been researching and pricing quartz options and finally decided on Hanstone quartz in 3cm Bianco Canvas. Fortunately the countertop installer/fabricator is able to come right out and measure at the end of this week. Since we are coordinating the countertop installation ourselves (not our GC) I really don't want the counters to have any delay on the project.
By Friday the cabinets are almost completely finished, with just the end panels, filler panels and pulls left to go up next week. It's awesome to see the cabinet in place and I love the Sofielund finish even more now that it's part of our house!
Estimated time for project: 12 weeks
Time remaining: 6 weeks
Check out the full series (so far) and be sure to join us next week for installment #10 of Maggie and Ed's renovation.
(Images and diary text: Maggie and Ed Williams)


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Offices & Dress
(based on 24 ratings in 2016)
"The offices are nice, well-located and well-equipped. However, some floors are due for refurbishment and it's less pretty than some other firms from the outside."First year trainee, London
"Dress code is business attire with a jeans day on a Friday once a month. The office space is OK (the 6th floor is very nice and everyone has a desk that you can either stand up or sit down at) but some of the lower levels and the toilets could do with refurbishment. The brand new conference area and client meeting rooms are excellent."First year trainee, London
"The location is excellent (Liverpool Street), really convenient and with lots of restaurants and cafes nearby. The canteen is great and there's a Benugos in the building as well as us having the use of kitchenettes with tea and coffee etc. The dress code is smart but, generally, people are dressed quite comfortably and it isn't that strict."First year trainee, London
"It's a brilliant area and we have great canteen food. The gym is 30 seconds from the office and Shoreditch is on your doorstep."First year trainee, London
"We're in a fantastic location next to Liverpool Street station and are accessible from many areas of the City. There are shower and bike facilities to encourage people to run or ride to work. Some of the client meeting rooms are currently being renovated and there are some older levels with older carpet but it's generally still functional. There are inner offices without windows, which can be dreary. The dress code Monday to Thursday is business with optional smart casual wear on Fridays."First year trainee, London
"Some of the rooms are a little bit dated but facilities are really good. Thankfully, we don't have any sleeping pods. The dress code is, officially, very smart but you can get away with a more casual approach in certain groups like real estate."First year trainee, London
"The dress code is fairly relaxed, particularly on a Friday and throughout the summer. Not many people wear ties unless they are meeting a client."First year trainee, London
"Some areas of the office space are a little tired in comparison to other law firms, but you can't beat HSF on location. It is so well located for transport and socialising – and being close to Shoreditch and East London makes it much more interesting. There isn't a gym or doctor's or sleeping pods on site, but I prefer this. The best gym in London is right next door and one of your flexible benefits is that you can get a hugely discounted membership. There's also a free emergency GP around the corner, which gives you a little bit more privacy with just as much convenience. The dress code is relatively relaxed, especially for women. During the summer and on Fridays, we have a dress down policy. It's important to always anticipate when more casual clothes won't be appropriate though, and where to draw the line."First year trainee, London
"The dress code is fairly formal, but there is a summer dress code for July and August."First year trainee, London
"The office is potentially a tad dated in parts, but a refurbishment is being done. The location is key - Exchange Square is excellent. The subsidised Virgin Active gym (with a swimming pool) on the doorstep is also a plus."Second year trainee, London
"The dress code is formal but not too formal: men don't wear ties unless they have a client meeting, for instance. The office space is generous and you only share an office with your supervisor. The location is ideal - there are multiple transport links to Liverpool Street station, and the facilities are great (especially the freshly baked cookies you get at client meetings)."First year trainee, London
"Our location is fantastic, incredibly convenient and surrounded by great spots for eating and drinking. The offices are a little tired but the facilities are more than acceptable. Our dress code is relatively flexible, and we are currently on 'dress down summer' - not that we're having much of a summer!"Second year trainee, London
"The office is a little bit outdated but it is full of natural light. It is a pleasant place to work. We have a long summer dress policy which is very welcome when the sun is out."First year trainee, London
"The dress code is very much what you'd expect: some groups wear ties, some don't. Summer dress down is a plus. The location of our office is another plus; we are between the City and Shoreditch. Facilities are fine."Second year trainee, London
"We have nice offices, although they are currently undergoing renovation in areas so some bits are better than others. Having two cafés and a restaurant in the building is a big plus. Also a good library system and IT facilities away from your office. Dress code is usually pretty smart but varies between departments. Ties are not required for men unless you're going to a meeting, and suit jackets are not compulsory for women unless going to a meeting."Second year trainee, London
"Great location, lovely offices and a great gym nearby. The dress code is very accommodating in the summer."First year trainee, London
"The firm's offices are very well located - right next to Liverpool Street - with good facilities. There's no gym on site but there is one right next door. The dress code is relatively formal with summer dress-down."First year trainee, London
"Our offices are quite nice, light and airy. In the Corporate department, the dress code is rather casual but this varies from department to department."First year trainee, London
"The square just outside the office is a great place to eat outside in the summer, and has a large screen which was very well utilised for the football World Cup. The offices themselves are under renovation, the floors that have been done up are nice."First year trainee, London
"The underside of the building is interesting, but otherwise the offices are nothing to shout home about. Liverpool Street is nicely convenient for the east end though. Facilities are pretty standard, dress code varies between groups, although we're on summer casual at the moment as a firm."First year trainee, London
"Some offices are nicer than others, depending on whether or not they've got windows! I've been fortunate to sit in offices with windows to date and therefore have always had a pleasant work environment. The client-facing meeting rooms are of a high quality and the central location of the firm is great. The dress code is not as formal as I had expected it to be."First year trainee, London
"Great location. Offices a little dated and no on-site gym, etc. Dress code varies from department to department. Real estate is on the more casual side."First year trainee, London
"Offices are comfortable and adequate, but are not as slick as some in the City."Second year trainee, London
"Dress code not too stuffy. Ugly building, but big desks and big windows."First year trainee, London
"Abu Dhabi offices are fabulous. London is nice too, although the view can't compare. The dress code is usually suit separates for ladies, and cardigans are a must as the offices are very cold on Monday/Friday."First year trainee, Abu Dhabi
Our 'Inside Buzz' reviews are the comments and views of recent graduate recruits, giving you a view of what it may be like to work for an organisation. Copyright of all TARGETjobs Inside Buzz material lies solely with GTI Media.


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Issue number 50 September 8, 2003
Quorum of One is intended for adult readers
This issue:
Special Audio Issue
I just got a new audio program that allows me to improve old recordings and I have decided to post this performance from many years ago of one of my comic pieces, "Stupid".
Please go to my MySpace page and click on "Stupid"
©2003 by David Jaggard
Don't read this: QOO is a humor site devoted to parody, satire, parodies, satires, jokes and humor, jokes and humour, news parodies, news satires, funny news, satires of the news, parodies of the news, humorous news, news jokes, newspaper parodies, newspaper satires, literary parodies, literary satires, literary satire, literary parody, satirical literature, parodies of literature, satires of literature, funny music, funny songs, humorous songs, humorous music, comic songs, funny lyrics, comic lyrics, humorous lyrics, novelty songs, political satire, political humor, political humour, and getting as many possible search engine keywords into this paragraph as possible. I warned you.


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For nearly four decades, Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) has done what only a handful of stocks has managed to accomplish over such a long period: raise its dividend every single year. That streak earned Illinois Tool Works its place among the Dividend Aristocrats, which features the few dozen stocks that have managed to put together at least 25 consecutive years of annual dividend increases.
What's remarkable about the resiliency of Illinois Tool Works' dividend record is that the company is exposed to the cyclical nature of the economy. Being able to weather multiple downturns over the decades while still keeping payouts on the rise is a big feat, and in fact, the company earns more than enough to support even larger dividend hikes than it has made in the recent past. Let's take a closer look at Illinois Tool Works to see whether it's likely to be able to sustain or even improve on its dividend growth.
Dividend Stats on Illinois Tool Works
Current Quarterly Dividend Per Share
Current Yield
Number of Consecutive Years With Dividend Increases
39 years
Payout Ratio
Last Increase
September 2013
Why is Illinois Tool Works doing so well?
Illinois Tool Works has put up an enviable performance record over the years by adapting to changing needs and offering products to meet customer demand. The company makes a variety of different products, serving a diverse set of industries ranging from arc-welding equipment for industrial use and plastic and metal components for the transportation sector to food processing and refrigeration equipment for the restaurant and food-services business. With roughly 20,000 patents in place, Illinois Tool Works has demonstrated its ability to innovate in many areas.
Yet that breadth of experience hasn't led to perpetual strength for Illinois Tool Works. In just its most recent quarter, the company posted weaker than expected earnings, as even a big jump in sales related to the auto industry wasn't enough to offset overall sluggishness in most of its other industrial segments. Earnings fell more than 10% from year-ago levels, and the company cut its earnings guidance for the full year by a nickel per share.
Still, in many ways, Illinois Tool Works' diversification works in its favor. For instance, the food-services sector has suffered from weak financial conditions for a while, and Manitowoc (NYSE:MTW), which also sells food-service equipment, hasn't done much better than Illinois Tool Works in boosting its revenue. Even food-services giant Sysco (NYSE:SYY) reported disappointing results last month, as revenue growth lagged behind what investors had hoped to see and margins fell. Yet because food services only makes up about 11% of Illinois Tool Works' overall sales, it can survive a shortfall there as long as it sees strength in at least part of its overall business.
Illinois Tool Works has posted consistent dividend growth over the years, with occasional jumps corresponding to periods of heightened economic activity. Yet with its most recent dividend increase topping the 10% mark, the company certainly has shareholders' interest in mind.
When will Illinois Tool Works boost its payout?
With Illinois Tool Works just having raised its dividend, investors shouldn't expect more increases until a year from now. Nevertheless, with just a 30% payout ratio, Illinois Tool Works has room to expand its dividend payments quite a bit in the years to come, even if expected earnings growth doesn't materialize at the rate shareholders would like to see. Having that margin of safety is a key component of Illinois Tool Works' dividend success over the decades and should continue to serve investors well in the future.
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Inventing a password
Make up a sentence that's meaningful to you. Then use the first letter of each word as a letter in your password; if you wish, add additional characters to make it more difficult to guess.
- Start with the phrase such as Orange elephants invade Alaska; film at eleven.
- Take the first letter of each word as your password: OeiAfae (This is an acceptable password; it follows the rules but is hard for someone to guess since it's essentially a random string of characters.)
- To make the password even harder to guess, add punctuation, numbers, and other non-alphanumeric symbols: OeiA;f@11
Users should expect that the password selection rules will get still more strict over the course of time.


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The iconic "Pink Palace of the Pacific" is a haven of luxury and grandeur. Modern, yet uniquely Hawaiian, this resort offers unprecedented amenities, unrivaled accommodations and exclusive services – all designed to pamper you beyond your dreams. Striking décor, and world-class dining and a lavish spa add to its charm and allure.
Say "The Royal Hawaiian" and the name evokes the world's greatest romantic wedding venue. Its soaring pink turrets have lured couples from around the globes…who come to wander the expansive beach at sunset, to share intimate moments in lush and legendary gardens, and to immerse in the timeless beauty that abounds at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort.
Whether a fairytale Waikiki wedding celebration, dreamy destination wedding or cherished Hawaiian wedding vows renewal is what you dream of, our wedding specialist is prepared to plan your perfect event. The Royal Hawaiian is a member of Starwood Hotels & Resorts' elite coterie of Luxury Collection properties, internationally recognized as among the world's finest destinations, with its magnificent Moorish architecture, spectacular setting and celebrated history. The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort is synonymous with romance.
A legendary escape on the fabled shores of Waikiki, The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort—fondly known as the Pink Palace of the Pacific—has long been a playground for celebrities, royalty, and dignitaries from around the globe. Reigning over ten acres of stunning beachfront property, the landmark resort promises a magical setting for corporate retreats.
The resort's 78,304 square feet of event space, set just steps from the shimmering Pacific, features several unique venues. Among the most popular, the Monarch Room lends a regal feel to meetings with its elegant appointments and service-minded staff. The adjacent Ocean Lawn and Terrace offers a dreamy setting for a seaside cocktail reception or traditional Hawaiian luau. The resort's expert planners can assist with any event essentials, from arranging theme dinners to orchestrating island tours and group activities.
Recreational options abound on-site and off. Guests can sign up for a range of water sports, jog the surrounding nature trails, play a round of championship golf, or relax at the resort's Abhasa Spa. The 528 upgraded rooms and suites provide further reason to stay on property. Luxurious accommodations in the Historic Building and Royal Beach Tower feature 16-foot ceilings, bold and indulgent design, Luxury Collection bedding, and flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and luxurious bath amenities. Guests may cap the evening with tropical drinks at the famous Mai Tai Bar or an oceanside dinner at the world-class Azure Restaurant, where Chef de Cuisine Jon Matsubara's menu features only the finest and freshest fruits de mer.
Contact hotel for preferred vendor list including flowers, photographers, music, and more.
Rooms528 Rooms and Suites - The newly renovated Beach Tower features private lanais and the historic wing embodies the iconic colors of the pink palace.
DiningCreative cocktails at the famous Mai Tai Bar, private beach front dining under the stars, and fresh seafood at Azure.
Spa & MassageAbhasa Spa features a garden setting with a full array of spa services .
ActivitiesPrivate poolside cabanas available for a day of relaxation.
Ceremony LocationRegency Room, Coconut Grove; Monarch Room, Ocean Lawn.
Amazing DestinationThe Royal Hawaiian is a member of Starwood Hotels & Resorts' elite coterie of Luxury Collection properties, internationally recognized as among the world's finest destinations, with its magnificent Moorish architecture, spectacular setting and celebrated history.
|Discounts for guest rooms: Yes
|On-site Catering: Yes
|Outside Catering: No
|Wedding Indoor Capacity: 450
|Wedding Outdoor Capacity: 450
|Number of Events at a Time: 2
|Reception Outdoor Capacity: 450
|On-site Coordination: Yes
|On-site Wedding Cake: Yes


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Waffles, I think your moment has arrived! Jack in the Box just announced a new menu item: The breakfast waffle sandwich. It's sausage, a fried egg, and a cheese slice between two maple syrup-flavored waffles. It's like everything you'd want to eat for breakfast on a plate with a fork and knife -- only now you can hold it all in your hand! And drive, or text, or whatever it is you do that keeps you from sitting down and enjoying a more civilized breakfast.
But forget being civilized, let's talk about waffles. Because using waffles instead of bread for a sandwich is brilliant. For starters, there are all those little holes that can hold extra sauce and fixings. Also? Waffles are yummy. But Jack and his box aren't the only ones craving waffle sandwiches. Check out these others.
Fried chicken and waffle sandwich: You've heard of that Southern classic, fried chicken and waffles? Check out the Bay Area's Soul Groove fried chicken and waffles sandwich. Between two maple waffles, they put chicken breast that's been wrapped in bacon, then buttermilk battered and "Southern fried," and they top it all with maple barbecue sauce and jalapeno coleslaw. Obviously I need to move to the Bay Area immediately so I can marry that sandwich and live happily ever after.
Or I could just make Food Network's "Hotlanta" style chicken and waffles sandwich. If only it didn't look like so much work! Well anyway, plenty of other places make a waffle and chicken sandwich -- like Waffle House.
Have you heard of the "Tacone" -- you know, a taco made with a waffle cone? Of course that exists. Why wouldn't it? Nothing says "drunken Belgians in Cancun" like the tacone. But actually it's the invention of a food blogger who mixed up his own corn flour battle for the cone. Bet it won't fall apart as quickly as a real hard-shell taco does.
And for dessert: Nutella waffle sandwich cookies. Yes, please! It's cookie dough cooked on a waffle grill and then filled with Nutella. I love this idea.
Have you ever eaten a waffle sandwich?
Hungry? Need dinner ideas? Just love anything and everything food and recipes? Then you'll totally want to follow us on Pinterest! Our virtual pin boards on Kid Friendly Recipes , Sweet Treats are pure eye candy. Yum!
Image via Jack in the Box


text: Having saved the magical land of Fantasia from destruction in "The Neverending Story," young Bastian (Jonathan Brandis) is having trouble in the real world. Feeling abandoned by his overworked father, Barney (John Wesley Shipp), he picks up the book that led to his first adventure. He hears the voice of Fantasia's ruler, the Childlike Empress (Alexandra Johnes), telling him that her land needs help. Bastian returns to the kingdom, now threatened by a sorceress named Xayide (Clarissa Burt).


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Big Bear Wine & Liquor Job Posting
Big Bear Wine & Liquor is accepting resumes for friendly and energetic full and part time store associates. Our ideal candidate will have an interest in Wine, Spirits, or Craft Beer as well as the ability to deliver exceptional customer service and enjoys a hands-on retail environment. This is a great atmosphere to work and to share your passion with customers and fellow associates.
Big Bear Associate Duties
If you are interested in being a part of the Big Bear team, please download and fill out our job application here.
(You may need to download and print application to be able to fill out)
You may submit your job application via email, FAX, or mail your application to the address below:
Big Bear Wine & Liquor, Inc.
Attn: Jackie Seybold
2037 S. Pueblo Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81005
Fax: 1 (866) 802-2874