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Welcome to The Nitpicker. Jason Kessler loves to complain almost as much as he loves to eat. Join him on his journey through the imperfect universe of food.
You all know the feeling. You're out to dinner with friends. The food was great, the drinks were great, you're having a wonderful time talking about which season of The Wire is the best (it's season two) and all of a sudden, you get this feeling. It's like you're being watched. And then it hits you: You are being watched. The manager is giving you a sustained stare. The busboy comes over three separate times to make sure absolutely everything is cleared from the table. The server keeps asking if there's anything else he can "get for you folks." The writing's on the wall--you've overstayed your welcome, people are waiting for the table, and it's time for you to get out.
I hate that feeling. Who doesn't? Nobody likes feeling rushed. My take: When you're paying to eat out, you should be entitled to stay for as long or as little as you'd like. That's just part of the social contract of restaurants.
The situation can be very uncomfortable for everyone involved--server and diner alike. The server doesn't want to kick anyone out. She just wants the table free so another group can come in and tip her again. The diners don't mean to be rude. They're having a great time and they don't want to leave just because they're done eating. It's a social grace tete-a-tete and unfortunately, there are no established rules to follow.
When the check hits the table, it's like a restaurant etiquette time bomb. How long do you have before you have to actually pay the check? TICK, TICK, TICK. How long after you pay the check can you still sit at the table? TICK, TICK, TICK. It's that time-limit pressure that usually forces somebody to say, "We should go. They probably need the table." Is this the polite thing to do? Unequivocally yes. But do you have to vacate the premises immediately after paying? No way. You paid for your meal. That price doesn't just include the cost of your food. It's basically rent money you're paying for all the goods and services you receive while you're in the restaurant, including the luxury of enjoying the company of your fellow diners.
There was an article in the New York Post a few months ago about NYC restaurants that have established time limits on their tables. I don't think I'd patronize a place like that. It's not like the restaurant keeps the table empty until the time limit is up if you end up finishing early and leaving. They're the only ones that benefit from enforcing time limits. I've fallen victim to this myself recently. I was invited to try a new, hot restaurant in LA recently. After dinner, I was enjoying a great conversation with my new friend when the manager came over and whispered in her ear. It was time for us to leave. That left a pretty serious black mark on an otherwise enjoyable evening and guess what? I'll never go back.
In this era of economic downturn, it's easy to say that we should be doing as much as we can to help restaurants increase their bottom lines. That's missing the point, though, because restaurants are in the hospitality industry and good hospitality dictates that you don't kick out a guest just because you've got an opportunity to make a little more money. Maybe that group that stayed an extra hour had such a great time that they'll make eating at the restaurant a monthly ritual. Maybe someone at the table is an office manager and she decides to bring her entire fifty-person office to the restaurant for an annual holiday party. If restaurants start ignoring their social contract with diners, they're going to wind up missing out on the benefits of creating a place where people want to return again and again. Good things come to those who wait--especially those who wait tables.
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Ever since I entered into the world of pattern-making, I have wanted to learn pattern grading.*
*Pattern grading is sizing a clothing pattern up or down. (Ideally, a pattern is graded into a full range of sizes.)
Actually, I didn't just wanted to learn the skills of pattern grading, I wanted to MASTER them. I want to be a pattern grading ninja!
Most of my sample garments are made for models in preparation for my collections' runway debut. This means my patterns are typically created in runway sizes, which doesn't always make them the most sellable garment. If I could grade my own patterns, then I could make ALL my garments in ALL the sizes! My size! Your size! Yeah, YOU!
Omaha Fashion Institute hosted a pattern grading workshop with Isabelle Lott from Pattern Works, Intl. She is a professional pattern grader. Isabelle has also developed a pattern grading computer software program. So, she grades patterns for commercial pattern companies and design companies, she sells pattern grading software, and she also teaches pattern grading workshops. Now Isabelle Lott is a true pattern grading ninja.
Isabelle came to Omaha to teach us some basic manual grading skills. Since I had already tried teaching myself pattern grading from books a few times, I knew the general idea but needed to get through things that stumped me. Isabelle answered a few of my questions and I was off rolling. Everything finally clicked after she walked us through an example or two. As you can see from the photos, it's alot of measuring, math and problem-solving. But, I'm slowly figuring it out. At the workshop, I worked on grading one of my women's size medium vest patterns. Look: I turned it into SO many other sizes: extra-small through extra-large!!!!
I am so pumped!
I know I'm still not a pattern grading ninja, but I'm finally on my way. Well, I'm at least in the young-grasshopper-in-training stage.
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Dream Dinners – The Bell Tolls For Thee
One thing I find interesting – in a sad and misguided sort of way is how Dream Dinners is completely ignoring its customers. Here we have a several customers bringing up their concerns and grievances about the product they've been sold and the responses they receive take on the tone of being condescending with hints of sweeping the problem under the rug in hopes it will go away.
"Alice†is basically the third person from the corporate office that is aware of the complaints and has responded by saying there is nothing wrong with the company, the model or the way they do business and that all this talk is not helping anyone. Further she doesn't want her named mentioned again.
Can you feel the love?
How would Dream Dinners feel if this is the way their franchise owners treated customers who disagreed with or had issues with the product they bought? What if the owner simply ignored the customer who said they didn't enjoy a meal? What if their response was "Well, I guess you made it wrong, better luck next time†or "the ingredients are fine you just don't know what you're doingâ€? What if the response was "Well, if you spend more money on the meal you would like it betterâ€? Can you imagine the shock and horror of the customer to be treated that way? How long would that store stay open?
And that's not how a store owner treats a customer (not a good one anyway). They apologize, offer to replace the meal, refund the cost, give a discount and let the customer know they will try harder in the future. They thank them for coming in and hope they'll come back and give them a second chance. The owner hasn't even done anything wrong and they are bending over backwards to make things right.
Seems a darn shame that Dream Dinners isn't listening to their customers or trying resolve the issues that exist. You would think a change in CEO would bring about company change, but then again their CEO still has his day job.
You would also think the actual company owners would be a little more concerned about their own company and would do what they could to make sure those involved were happy and wanted to keep making money for them. I mean you are in business to make money right?
Do you really think angry owners makes for happy customers?
For you the blind who once could see, the bell tolls for thee…
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99 Responses to "Dream Dinners – The Bell Tolls For Thee"
The Wicked Witch also negotiated our FABULOUS deals with Sysco, the equipment supplier, the sign maker and more. She also negotiated just how Robin would screw us. Boy, one look at history and any idiot, yes, even Rockin et al, can guess once again we get screwed and she wins. It may not be financial gain for the skinny one however, you can bet there is no financial LOSS either. She'll use the money to pay those she owes and not have to give up her house, retirement fund, blah blah blah. Her goal is to get the HELL out and not look back!
The owners should have been given copies of DAF's UFOC long ago. This morning's email should have stated at least SOME of the details as to what exactly is going to be expected from them. Why all the secrets?
So, we have been asked to sign a legal doc that would release DAF from any future lawsuits that MGFK owners may bring. Why would any MGFK owner sign such a doc? If DAF has such deep pockets why would we not want to hold them just as responsible. DAF, your the new owners for better or worst hahaha. Royalties to DAF now, what about our marketing percentage that every store has been paying with no information on how MGFK corp really used the funds? Does DAF owners currently pay a marketing percentage every week???
We know MH is lying about it not being a financial gain for her, unless of course she is GIVING MGFK away. Even if it just eliminates debt for her, that's still a financial gain. Does she think we're all idiots? According to my lawyer her selling MGFK benefits her position in some ways once she's hit with lawsuits. Now we're being asked to release DAF from any lawsuits againast them. I can see why, but it seems that release may give us as owners some leverage and that all stores may have to sign the release for the deal to go through. I say we don't sign until we get some answers as to how DAF plans on solving the many problems that ahve plagued our stores. We haven't had any say until this point, but maybe now we finally can.
The DAF UFOC isn't the governing document. Our Franchise Agreement with MGFK dictates the relationship. DAF merely services MGFK locations under the provisions of that document.
The legal doc you are referring to states that we won't hold DAF accountable for things prior to the purchase of MGFK. That doesn't mean that if they screw up tomorrow they are off the hook. I will never sign a doc like that. MGFK is still accountable and you can be assured that if Marcia is getting payment that we can go after that cash and her assets.
Seriously, unless you're a great lawyer or have a crack one waiting inthe wings-I wouldn't put my trust in DAF protecting your interests in anything. Or the fact that your MGFK UFOC will be your reigning documet. DAF will rebrand you and then you will be required to sign on to that, if not you will lose your franchise. You as a franchisee are ALWAYS in the most vulnerable position, if you learn one lesson from this let that be the important one. You signed away ALL of your rights when you signed your UFOC with whatever outfit you are with. For you to move forward with ANY kind of meaningful lawsuit against ANY ZOR you have to have cash, which you won't have, (AND the ZORS already know this), in the hopes that you will get some legal remedy in the end, WHICH YOU WON'T. They hold all the cards and all the cash, which they know which is why they pay the big bucks to attorneys to write their UFOC's that protect them and not you.
A ZOR knows they have you all by the cahones, if you don't sign said new document how far do you think you are going to get before they start to put the screws to you in some fashion or other for compliance? This is business ladies and ZORS do not play fair, because you willingly signed a document that gives them every advantage and you none.
Having worked with my sysco rep I can say with certainty-there is no "fabulous" deal that is worked out with them except the one where the Zors get a rebate check for everything YOU buy from Sysco. The same is true for any name brand "deal" that is made with manufacturers (say like Kraft). As with all things the Zors reap all the benefits and it never seems to trickle down the the bottom, which would be the Zees…….We all were told that they "negotiated" this great deal with Sysco, only for me to discover that I could go to my local mega-mart or buyers club and get the supplies I needed for cheaper that what they "negotiated" in my behalf with Sysco. The "deal" they negotiate is bogus. ANY "deal" they negotiate is bogus……The ony benefit to buying a franchise is for the Zor not you the store owner.
ST has just lost 2 more stores and a third one that is up for sale…..the devastation continues….
I don't have to sign this document do I? It sounds as if they want me to, but I don't have to. I think I agree we shouldn't until we get more information.
Maybe the "Sale" will give the MGFK ownerss someone to go after who has money to get ! My experience is that the buyer does not get protected from the liabilities of a business when they buy the majority of the business.
I am not a lawyer & do not play one on TV but I would be sure to talk to a FRANCHISE lawyer with a good reputation of looking out for franchisees interest not a general practioner, BEFORE I did anything or made any assumptions or signed or didn't sign any papers…It has been my personal experience that I signed away any "rights" I had when I signed my UFOC and my franchise lawyer told me those exact words. SO franchise buyer beware!
The other personal observation I have is that no one is going to buy a business that has liabilities tied to it whether real or implied. It would be like buying a home with a lien on it, not the brightest or best practice as a consumer…I would think….again, not a lawyer, just my observation.
You sound just like one of the FAC members. Could it be that you are and Marcia herself has told you MGFK's UFOC will govern? If that's were you are getting your info, please let us know so we give it the credit it deserves…NONE!
Is it true that all owners must sign the release document if order for the sale to go through? If so, then HELL no don't sign it now. Use it to get the information we all need. Let's not make the same mistake twice and sign some document becuase someone says we have to! We want more info first! Marcia has tried to make this look so good for the owners because she knows without those signatures it's over.
I'm no lawyer, however, it makes sense that DAF would expect all MGFK to convert to DAF's UFOC. Why would they run a company under someone else's rules? In addition, who would want a company to run under a UFOC from a corp that is obviously in trouble? If DAF is truely saving MGFK, then they will want to save it from the foundation up. The UFOC is just that. They may not be able to force the owners to accept it, however, they will make it difficult not to. Perhaps by offering 1 year to make the rebranding changes IF you sign the DAF UFOC immediately, but only 3 months if you do not.
These are questions that need to be answered before the release documents are signed.
The only thing the current document does is release DAF from any liability pre-sale
period. The FAC hired an attorny to draw this document up. I have already faxed it to my attorney and he said to sign it, that it does not release MGFK from its liability. As for what DAF will or will not do, that I'm sure will be made evident shortly. Right now its them or nothing, and well I'm not ready for nothing yet.
I don't know who all of you bloggers are but I would urge MGFK owners not to listen to bitter independents, other system franchisees, and ex-owners from other systems. We're getting a chance here and they are upset.
I'm not part of the MGFK FAC. MH and I don't get along too well. I'm from the JJ days and never really fit in.
We all should have spoken to our attorneys and the response will be pretty much universal.
Well, calling us all "bitter independents" isn't very nice. That I can tell, most of the folks responding to this post are from franchises.
While some of the responses come across as negative, I think you misconstrue some folks' intentions to not see someone else get screwed over.
You guys are the ones reading the documents, you guys should be the ones sharing them with your franchise-wise attorneys (or finding someone smart in the ways of franchising) and getting their counsel. I would agree that ensuring your lawyer is wise in the ways of franchises is important. I was the victim of not so great lawyerly advice from a general practice lawyer. It was like taking OB advice from my podiatrist. What was I gonna do, sue.
Not to state the obvious, but it seems that you can go willingly forward with the new company and hope for better times or fight and see if you can get out of your obligations (and then what? close? go independent?).
It doesn't sound like most / any of the folks who have posted here have had any conversations with attorneys about whether you can get out of your franchise agreements, or at least your not talking about it.
I got caught up in an equipment lawsuit and learned a little along the way about "successors in interest".
Regardless of whether you sign the paper or not, it seems there is already legal precedent that will determine what rights you have to pursue legal action against DAF. See the little excerpt below from a paper on successor liability.
Before I'd sign anything I'd want to understand clearly where this sale falls- if it happens to fall under any of the exceptions listed below I'd think twice about signing the document.
Girlfriend on the fence, presumably your lawyer confirmed that the sale does not constitute one of these exceptions? If it does, then it seems you might not only be signing away your right to sue DAF for stuff that happened pre-sale, but by virtue of the type of transaction, you lose the right to sue MGFK because the new company will be a successor in interest and assume their liabilities.
For whatever this info is worth…
From a not-too-bitter independent store owner who wishes you all good luck in a time of turmoil (for everyone).
In general, a company that purchases another company is not responsible for the liabilities of the purchased company, but there are several exceptions to this rule.
Based upon judicial decisions in almost every state, a successor is responsible for the liabilities of its predecessor under any of the following circumstances: an express assignment of liability; an express or de facto merger; a determination that the successor is a mere continuation or reincarnation of the predecessor; or a fraudulent attempt to avoid liability.[1] When two companies merge in conformance with state statutes, then by statute, the successor company will also be liable for debts of the predecessor.[2]
Why sign? I see no future here.
Please explain they are getting upset. Who is they and what are they upset about?
I mean, Who ARE they and what are they upset about? Sorry.
"They" are: "bitter independents, other system franchisees, and ex-owners from other systems."
Apparently his/her perception is that:
– Dream Dinners owners are jealous because they see MGFK stores being thrown a life jacket. And they are collectively stuck in their shitt(ier?) situation with no hopes or options.
– Everyone else is hoping to see this all blow up because they 1) see MGFK stores as competition and want to see them go away, or 2) are bitter former owners who don't want to see anyone succed.
The part I will agree with, you should seek out the facts, weigh opionins (and the source/s), consult with knowledgeable legal counsel and make your own very well educated decision. Unless you have a pressing deadline, take a deep breath and think it through.
Oh, now I get it. Thanks
From the getgo, my beef has been with Zors-ANY ZOR in this industry continuing to sell franchises when 50% of their stores are closing is unconscionable to me, in my opinion. NO ONE has given anyone a reason to believe that the ZORS have a clue as to why their stores are failing en masse OR how to fix it. EVERYONE"S "fix" is the same, and it ain't fixin anything, so why should anyone believe DAF is any different or has the answer? My opinion is that it's not fixable, it was never fixable. It was broken from the very start. Don't want to hear what I have to say, fine that's your perogative. Don't believe my assessment, thats fine too, again your perogative. but……I seriously take exception to ANYONE who thinks what I have to say is because I want to see anyone fail. HELLOOOOOOO, lost everything here, if I wanted that to happen to anyone else, I would be a vindictive bitch, which I am not. The only one I am bitter towards are those in this industry who continue to take advantage of people by selling them dreams, hopes and lies about the future of this industry.
IF MH thought this business was worth saving or had a future DON"T ya THINK she would have a plan to save her company? She has been around a hell of alot longer than DAF. SHE should be the expert on this industry and she bailed, not only did she bail, she left you all holding her baggage. That does not give me an interested bystander the warm & fuzzies and it shouldn't give any Zee from any system the warm & fuzzies. Why am I an interested bystander? Because as an ex-owner I desperately want you all to succeed, why would I want you to fail? To prove me right? Again, I am not a vindictive bitch, shoot me I care about you all!
If you looked at any industry that is going through a major meltdown(oh I don't know like the banking industry?) Don't you think that folks saw the writing on the wall. don't you think they tried to sendout warning signals to their compatriots and associates? Do I expect a pat on the back for swimmin against the pervasive current here? I have spent countless hours as have Tuckerbox and mealblogger, dinnerzen, Mindy (to name just a few) going over inaccurate facts, bogus figures, nonsensical statistics, to find real numbers (where you can ferret them out) to support the rosey picture people are telling others . I have talked to people still in business and those who failed to get a clearer picture of what is happening to this industry that once showed such great promise. We did it because we care about those still here and to warn those who are fishing for a business to stay clear. Do we all agree? Hell no, does that mean I'm bitter because my store closed and dinnerzen is doing well, HELL NO!!!! I admire her for sticking to it and making an effort to continue on, do I think she's crazy yeah, just alittle, but bitter, nope, it's just not there, nor is it there for any of you other store owners. What is there is empathy for the turmoil you're in, the pain of seeing dreams and hopes drain away.
I will say this once again just so there is NO misunderstanding.
I believe that this industry is dying-I also believe there will be jewels that remain in certain markets that meet certain needs. This is not a franchiseable concept that can sustain itself and have competition.
I believe that based on ancedotal information and education about this industry where it started and where it is now.
I am suspicious of the way this "deal" went down, I am bitter that ZORS can sell owners to someone else like chattel and the Zees have no say…..I am bitter that so many people are in sucn financial ruin and some walk away and more or less say-sux to be you!" They got out and you all got stuck. I hope that this deal works out well for you,
I wish you all the best.
Amen Kelly!
mysterymiss, I agree. You are right on!
who knows about MHs new company http://www.fransupply.com. MH giving advice to franchisees about suppliers?
She's had it for a while. UmUmUm…start by mortgaging your house and every one in your family's house..umumum…..
The umum thing is so funny. I wanted to tell her to shut up use the $$ she makes from the sale and take a public speaking course. And another thing, if you were on the FAC call yesterday I wish someone would have told Joan (little Miss Sunshine) to shut the F up and let others ask a question.
Ron was worse he doesn't know when to shut up and let someone else talk. I did not hear anything on the calls that excited me. The cost to us is going to be more than they are letting on I think.
So, what did they say on the call? What are you expected to do to change over to DAF?
I wish all the mgfk folks the best with this new venture. i hope it works for some of you.
I bet the cost will be more. If it is just a sign and a openinf package of $2000 that might be doable. I heard that some MGFK owners went to DAF to try it out undercover and said that it was really bad. Hair nets were involved and they had to carry around there assigned crock and wipe down there mess…CRAZY!!
GF in the bushes- Apparently Marcia has been pursuing this FranSupply as a business for some time – since March 2007! Starting up another company while she helped run MGFK into the ground. Unbelievable!!! Marcia Hales giving advice on how to run a successful franchise might be the most ironic thing I've heard in, well, forever! She ran a FAILED franchise with MGFK and in doing so has caused numerous Zees to go bankrupt and lose everything, with more to come! To ANYONE who Googles FranSupply and finds this, read about Marcia Hales and MGFK and all of her failings before you consider having her do anything to try to "help" your francise!!!!
Does anyne like to hear himself talk more than Ron? Umm ummm ummm ummmm, I don't think so! The costs will be more – they ALWAYS are. Think back to your own stores and think if there is any cost that has come in at what we were told it would be. Costs are higher and sales are lower-without fail.
Honestly, do these flimflamers ever stop???? The answer is no, re:emp
Folks do they really think we are that stupid and gullible?? (the answer is yes, they honetly do.) They suckered you once they think they can broaden their scope ann snag more suckers.
Have they ever heard of the internet?, googling??-Zors-learn from the politicians,
Words have meaning, it is NEVER off the record, and we cannnn seeeeeee youuuuu!
AND we talk to each other ACROSS party lines(I'll say it reaaalllllyyy ssssllllllowwww for all you ZORS & ZOR toadies who are reading this- that, means we talk to other zees from other zee companies! isn't that precious????)
Google Supper Thymes female founders name and find that she is looking for help with her website from a guy that has a blog for young entrepeneurs(wishful thinking on umm the founders part)….real classy and professional NOT. (I can see ALL the surprised zor faces out there, saying "you mean zees can do that???)This from the one who has as a CMO has all the marketing answers, is "young, enthusiastic, bright (she has a to Creighton business school! whatever that is!), and is very marketable!" Oh I forgot she "has integrity."
Here's what I suggest, you start treating THEIR business, like THEY treat YOUR business, with selfish disregard………
So……if MGFK is still under the MGFK UFOC……do we just scratch out the old ZORs names and insert DAF? I was reading it again last night and so many things have changed in it , like suppliers, I don't know how either side could be held accountable if they violated the agreement. Hell, how many stores really keep the hours they demand right now? There are still SO MANY questions unanswered. AND, although Mr. New Zor sounds like he's making a good effort, some of the anwers he gave needed alot more explaination…..like the UFOC matter. Also, great, he says the the opening package will be around $2000….I DON'T HAVE $2000! If I did, my landlord would not be breathing down my neck!
Looks like there will be another "looser" owner closing her doors. Oh, well, I'll be in better company than I am now!
Looks like the TALK is on with Design Dinners is merging with Dream Dinners.
Wonder if this will be a good thing or Bad thing
That should be interesting…The Designed Dinners near here is about 2 blocks away from the DD
So what would a merger mean? DAF bought out MGFK. Never even heard of Designed Dinner. Where are the murmers coming from?
Super Suppers…nope, no big plans are emerging from corporate hq to save us all! Sometimes I feel like they care, sometimes I don't…
But – if the plan is to fly under the radar and wait out the others, then it's a smart plan.
There is some talk about a big fall campaign with a big name chef (and NOT Martha Stewart this time!)…so maybe that will help get the word out on the industry. Assuming anyone makes it through the summer.
Yeah the summer is almost here. I have to think there will be a bigger fallout this time. I still can't figure out why it drops off as much as it does. People still gotta eat!
We had special grilling packages (premade yet) which included several options for meat, salad, bread and dessert…they were really great if I do say so myself! The price was set to just get people in the door (yes, close to another give away). One option was the Austin Blues BBQ Ribs or Chicken from Hormel which are excellent! But alas over 300 people took the flyers and we sold 2. We must have missed something there but it still puzzles me.
At least I'll have my dog to keep me company this summer and she will give greater recognition for any free food I give her.
I am a current DD owner. First off i am knee deep in this thing with all my lifes savings tied to the success/failuer of my store and the brand. So let me start by saying, while i have sympathy for all you independents and copycats out there like Meal Makers, i also have the feeling that you had it coming. You cannot dispute that fact that Dream Dinners was the first on the block. You all thought it would be easy to jump on the band wagon and now you are blaming DD for your plight. Whats up with that? How can you attach all these threads of discontent to DD on this blog? What is your justification for blaming DD for Meal Makers failure. I dont get it. Then you have your uninformed facts, no checks and balance. When someone does question you the reply is "well you must work for a zor". Our sales actually went up the last two monthes with some of the programs the new CEO has implimented. But bitch you may about the giveaways or coupons. Damed it they do damed if they dont. We have some hope that things will improve. If all you copycats are out of the way it will be even better. Pixie should have sent a message to you all. Watch what you say, it could all come back to haunt you. I can go on and on if you like. I can dispute alot of the crap that poeple have said on here, i'm just not sure you are all ready to hear a different view. So if i get attacked, well i ll just focus on my own biz and let this blog become the tabloid it has. No value to anyone that is trying, just for bitchen.
hummmmm, I wonder who is Left at the HO of Dream Dinners, INC?
Could this person be?!? You choose.
Scott Kuna- No real job Scott, walking bobble head that drinks Fat Tire day & night. Continues to speak about Intergity…
John Antellei- Has a MBA in Marketing, Suppose to be this brillant shinning star and 'steer the ship' only to be DEMOTED to a regional coach that HAS no voice, Never had the BALLS to take StepOnMe head on….
Darin Leonard Himself…Here is a man that quotes having all this knowledge of the Meal Assembly Industry because he worked for Magtag selling appliances, and Knows what 'SHE' the consumer Wants.
If I were to pick out of a line up which one of these Mop-Heads- I would pick Darin Leonard.
He still does not have a plan only intitives, 87 on the table, BUT nothing that will HELP the business Owner and Save the Company? Why I beleive he is in this for himself? Cause, he has a Name now- CEO- dosent have to accept a REAL paycheck (couph, bullshit, couph) He dosnt have to WORRY about losing HIS shirt….He has a NAME called CEO and for the future, it looks great on a resume'
Shaking my head- What knuckle heads are running Dream Dinners, Inc.
this sickens me…
My vote is Scott. He makes reference to being knee deep in it with his finances and continues to talk about being FIRST in the business. While he tries to make points it comes off as wussy.
If Darin were posting it would be much more caustic. Remember he is a no bull, straight shooting, will set you straight kind of guy.
John-doesn't care anymore.
good point- Scott Does have the Time to defend Himself since He doesnt have a REAL job at Boeing anymore.
Hey Scott, if your reading this- go try working at Millcreek Store, Come back and tell us How that is Working For You & Tina…..
Dr. Phil would have a hay-day unraveling the lies with this one…
That's right, wouldnt it be a Treat to see all the disloyal franchisee's coming together and talking about the 'Lawsuit' that Dream Dinners, Inc. doesnt think is Important?????
I hope your reading this now Scott & Tina- your going down
I am not an attorney and I don't play one on TV…but
In my opinion-
TO all the DD law-suiters is to hold tight and keep the faith…the Meal Makers and Make & Take Gourmet legal faux paus of selling franchises before they were licensed to in some states will just bolster your position.
Remember that Step-on-me and ilk are sitting on the motherlode of money-generated by little ole you!
Don't let them silence you with threats of retribution against you.
Keep talking, hell yelling, shouting it to the mountain tops, start calling your attorney generals of your states, DO NOT take no for an answer, band together and start calling state reps and federal officials, write letters, post EVERY WHERE you can, the places to start are listed on this site.
You do count, you do matter, you are strong working together.
Don't let HO cowl you into submission, you signed their UFOC not a gag order.
You have a freedom of speech right, exercise it to the fullest extent of your ability where ever you PLEASE!
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The NFL has asked networks covering the upcoming NFL draft to not reveal draft picks on social media before they're announced on television, according to The Big Lead.
"As network partners of the NFL, we encourage and appreciate your coverage of the draft in Chicago this year and ask for your cooperation with this approach," NFL senior vice president of broadcasting Howard Kurtz said in a letter sent to the heads NBC, CBS and Fox.
"Please have your reporters and other personnel refrain from revealing picks on social media or other platforms before they are announced in the draft broadcasts."
During past drafts, online media members have routinely scooped the official NFL announcement by several seconds.
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SI.com reported on Sunday that neither ESPN, which is televising the draft, nor NFL Network staffers will give away picks on social media during the opening round, reflecting a policy both have maintained for several years.
ESPN senior coordinating producer Seth Markman told SI.com the request was made out of a desire to "keep the suspense of the draft."
NFL teams are currently not allowed to reveal their draft selections to the public before they are announced, either.
An estimated 32 million people watched the first round of the 2014 NFL draft on ESPN.
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The world had never seen a superhero quite like it. When Batman flung open the doors of Bradford police station, swooped through them with a captured criminal and heroically informed officers "I've caught this one for you," we all thought that we were witnessing the dawn of a very British superhero.
Clad in a deeply suspect Batman outfit, the caped crusader instantly became a huge internet sensation as CCTV footage went viral. Shrouded in mystery, the newest superhero on the block broke the mould of rippling, weaponised Hollywood machismo with a paunch forged in the Pubcave and a suspicion that his transport may be more mobility scooter than Batmobile.
A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said: "Last week we had a very strange occurrence at the Police Station when a male wanted for an offence on our area was 'escorted' into our helpdesk at Trafalgar House by Batman.
"Batman came into the helpdesk, stated to the staff 'I've caught this one for you' and then promptly vanished into the night."
Clearly keeping his hand in between the Joker's bids for world domination, Batman had tracked down an evil doer wanted for handling stolen goods and fraud. What with the Bradford Catwoman being a cheery transsexual called Graham, a superhero can only play the cards he's dealt.
As the world waited to hear of a recent escape from a mental facility or the dawn of a new age of shadowy justice, Batman finally unmasked himself yesterday.
Stan Worby, a Chinese takeaway driver, told the Daily Telegraph that he drove his old friend Danny Frayne, 27 off to the cells after returning from Bradford City's Capital One Cup game against Swansea at Wembley stadium, which he had attended in fancy dress.
Worby said: "I got a call from Danny while I was at Wembley and he said, 'can you run me to the cop station?' But as I was in London I couldn't.
"I told him as soon as I was home I would run him to Bradford central police station. We got back about 1am, and I picked Danny up in a minibus at 1.30am.
"I got some strange looks when I got to the cop station though. One policeman looked at me and just laughed.
"I said to the policeman, 'I deserve a medal, I'm a caped crusader'."
He added: "It was a joke at the end of the day and Danny wanted to go to the police station. I had spoken to Danny during the week and tried to knock some sense into him. It was getting on my nerves having police round all the time asking for him or his whereabouts.
"Danny's a good friend of mine and I've known him for 15 years or so. Who knows if I'll be doing some more crime-fighting in the future?"
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Those overtures to industry worry some environmentalists, who fear that Obama has backed away from their issues. But they hope that the president will come out with guns blazing in his second term.
"I think his second term could be a lot easier for Obama. The fossil fuel industry threw everything in the kitchen sink at him. And they failed miserably. It's embarrassing really," said Heather Taylor-Miesle, director of the Natural Resources Defense Council Action Fund, pointing to the aggressive opposition campaign to his reelection mounted by conservatives and groups backed in part by the fossil fuel industry.Continue Reading
In the end though, Obama's green energy legacy will be built in the executive branch, as it's unlikely that the divided Congress will pass major climate or energy legislation. While Democrats retained control over the Senate, a climate bill continues to face intense opposition in the Republican-controlled House.
"Congress will still likely be an incredibly difficult place to make progress" on issues like climate change, said League of Conservation Voters President Gene Karpinski, and Obama will again have to be "very aggressive using his executive authority."
Daniel Weiss, director of climate strategy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, said it's possible Congress could approve low-hanging fruit like energy efficiency legislation, noting the bipartisan support for an efficiency bill authored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio).
And he predicted that the Obama administration will make "a serious effort" to pass a "clean energy standard" that would require utilities to generate 80 percent of their power from low-carbon energy sources by 2035. Obama has long pushed for a CES, but the proposal has made little progress on Capitol Hill in recent years.
Still, all eyes will be on the executive, where greens are hoping for some changes. Pica said Obama should replace Todd Stern, the State Department's lead international climate change negotiator.
"Changing up our lead climate negotiator would be a good offering to the rest of the world," he said, pointing to failed efforts to reach a binding global climate treaty.
And he called on Obama to install a leader at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, an agency that has come under fire from environmentalists for seeking to soften EPA rules, who "understands that the federal government needs to make rules and regulations and it's not always a clear cost/benefit analysis."
"We need stronger leadership in the White House on climate change," he said.
On the regulatory front, environmentalists are keeping their fingers crossed that Obama will quickly propose climate change regulations for existing power plants and impose tighter smog standards next year, a plan the president punted on in 2011.
Dan Reicher, who served as assistant secretary for energy efficiency and renewable energy at the Energy Department during the Clinton administration, said Obama should provide new financing mechanisms for wind and solar power through the Treasury Department and boost investment in carbon capture and storage technology for coal-fired power plants.
"We're going to see the president work to implement his all-of-the-above approach to energy policy," said Reicher, whose name has been bandied about as a possible Energy secretary in a second term. "Some of it will require Congress to act but there's a decent chunk of it that doesn't."
Darren Goode contributed to this report.
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The Bury St Edmunds & Farmers Club, in the heart of historic Bury St Edmunds, is an exclusive members club. We are popular with locals who want somewhere elegant to relax, dine or do business.
Why are we called the Bury St Edmunds & Farmers Club? Because the Club is made up of many non-farming people in Bury St Edmunds as well as some farmers from the surrounding area.
Although the name gives away the Club's history, you don't have to be a farmer to join these days! We are delighted to welcome members and guests from all walks of life.
Founded by a group of farmers in 1947, the Club offered a convenient meeting spot for professionals from Bury St Edmunds. Agricultural, mercantile and many other industries were represented in the membership.
That's been the case ever since.
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SOUTHERN PINES, NC--(Marketwired - Jan 2, 2014) - After millions of Americans gathered with their loved ones this holiday season and had an opportunity to interact with each other more than they normally do, elder care experts advise to reflect on the behavior of elderly friends or family members in order to identify potential signs of deteriorating health.
"We all want to feel like the time we spend with our elderly loved ones is of value and not a burden, but the truth is they tend to have set routines that help keep them stable day to day and it's natural for our presence over the holidays to cause some different behavior from them when we disrupt those routines," said Amy Natt, a certified geriatric care manager and owner of Aging Outreach Services in North Carolina. "However, if we observe a number of these behaviors over the holidays and their personal safety in the home becomes a concern, we may need to explore options for how we can obtain in-home assistance for them."
According to Natt, it would behoove family members who are concerned about behaviors they observed over the holidays to reflect on 10 prominent warning signs that their elderly loved one may need help:
1. Experiencing a change in memory
2. Bills not being paid on time or mail piling up
3. Missed doctor appointments
4. Personal hygiene (e.g., clothing, hair, etc.) becoming difficult to maintain
5. Kitchen problems, such as scorch marks on pots or other signs of fires from cooking
6. Grocery supply (e.g., limited food or lots of expired food)
7. Weight loss or gain
8. Home repairs and yard work not being maintained
9. Isolation or skipping activities formerly of interest
10. Driving issues, such as accidents, tickets or car repairs not being addressed
"If a family member reflects back on what they saw over the holidays and several of these warning signs jumps out at them, it's a good idea to have a conversation with the loved one, ask some open-ended questions and just listen," advises Natt. "If your gut tells you that it's time to get your loved one some dedicated help in the home, there are some wonderful resources available to help you do that without breaking the bank."
Natt advises that a good place for consumers to start their research for in-home care is to consult the Private Care Association (PCA), the national association for private duty home care registries and referral agencies since 1977.
PCA member registries conduct background checks, verify credentials and check the professional references of caregivers before they are referred to consumers on a private basis, for care needed anywhere from a few hours at a time up to 24 hours a day. This ensures that caregivers referred to consumers are pre-screened prior to entering the client's home and are only the very best, qualified caregivers suited for the consumer's needs. At the same time, since the caregivers are self-employed, a caregiver registry can save families anywhere from 10 to 30 percent on their in-home care expenses.
For more information about private duty home care registries and how to find in-home caregivers at an affordable price, please go to www.privatecare.org.
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Since 1977, the Private Care Association (PCA) has been the voice of private duty home care. PCA's membership is made up of home care registries that refer self-employed caregivers to provide assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, lifting/transferring, continence care, feeding/meal preparation, companion care, homemaker services and nursing services in the client's home. The PCA has an involved government relations program that actively presents its position to public policymakers at the state and federal levels and, as the national voice for home care registries, the PCA promotes the interests of the private duty home care industry, advocating the consumer-directed model of care and consumer choice. For more information, please go to www.privatecare.org.
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Newaygo County in western Michigan is largely occupied by the Manistee National Forest. Horseback riding within the county is available primarily to horse owners via trails in the forest and the annual fair horse shows. If you are a visitor who wants to experience riding just for the day, towns just to the west of the county offer riding trips lasting several hours.
Hungerford Recreation Area
The region with the most horseback riding trails in Newaygo County is in the Hungerford Recreation Area, which does not require permits. Within the Manistee National Forest, these horse trails are not open to motorized vehicles and extend for more than 35 miles over rolling hills. The trailhead is at the Hungerford Trail Camp; riders should stick to the trails. While on the trails, riders can expect to pass through forest land replete with oak, maple, aspen and pine trees. The trails also pass through meadowland and open space. Hungerford Recreation Area boasts an equestrian group campsite, which will accommodate groups of up to 64 people at the same time, and offers picket poles and a manure disposal area.
Newaygo County Fair
Competitive riders can take part in the shows at the Newaygo County Fair. The annual event has different types of horse shows, including a speed show in which riders are timed on their completion of a course. Some classes feature jumps, while others include flag collection. A draft horse show also exists, where horses are used to pull carts driven by the rider. Riders are classified by age and the experience of the horse and rider. All exhibitors must show in at least one showmanship class in addition to other the competitions. For instance, a speed show rider must also participate in a sportsmanship class. No paid trainers are allowed on the horse while at the fair.
Private Stables
Riders who own horses can board them at a number of private stables in and around Newaygo County. Stables have exercise facilities, such as arenas or trails, where owners can ride their animals. The Fremont Riding and Training Center (no website; 4237 S. Stone Road, Fremont, MI 49412; 231-924-3830) is in southwest Newaygo County. Just south of Newaygo County, in Sparta, Alpine Ridge Farms (alpineridgefarms.com) offers training in addition to boarding. The farm sells horses and rents them to riders.
Horseback Riding Tours
People interested in riding a horse but who don't own one, will find it tough to find riding opportunities in Newaygo County. However, opportunities lie nearby. Just 18 miles from the western edge of Newaygo County, the Double JJ Resort (doublejj.com) has beginner, intermediate and advanced horse riding trips seven days a week. Rainbow Ranch (rainbowranch-inc.com), just three miles beyond the Double JJ Resort to the west, has trail and river horseback rides charged by the hour.
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To read the Bible in a year, read Psalms 44–46 on July 25, In the year of our Lord 2019
By Don Ruhl
As you read Psalm 45, it becomes obvious that the psalmist spoke of the Messiah, whom we know as the Christ, and the psalm speaks of His bride the church. It does not surprise us to hear how the Psalm begins,
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With Phil Jones and Chris Smalling still out injured and 33-year-old Rio Ferdinand approaching the end of his career, Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly has an eye on tying up a deal for the highly-rated Italy international who has attracted attention from the likes of Arsenal, Juventus and AC Milan recently.
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Skype Technologies' VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) software will now come installed on mobile handsets from Carrier Devices' i-mate brand that are equipped with Wi-Fi as well as cellular capability.
Newly manufactured i-mate PDA2 and PDA2K Pocket PC phones will come with Skype's software for making calls over the Internet. The handsets will be equipped out of the box for users to start making Skype calls, Skype said in a statement this week.
The phones use Microsoft's Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs and have both GSM/GPRS (Global System for Mobile communications/General Packet Radio Service) and Wi-Fi wireless LAN capability. Carrier Devices also plans to put the Skype software in its i-mate JAM, a smaller version of the handset. With the Skype software, users can make calls over a broadband Internet connection through a Wi-Fi network, bypassing the provider of GSM/GPRS service.
Peer-to-Peer Calls
Skype makes peer-to-peer VoIP software that lets users make voice calls to any other Skype user on the Internet for free. Through the Luxembourg-based company's SkypeOut service, users can make calls to fixed-line and mobile phones in countries around the world at a fraction of the cost of conventional international phone calls. Skype's software can be installed on some other Windows-based phones.
Earlier this month Skype announced a deal with Hutchison Global Communications, a fixed-line carrier in Hong Kong, for a co-branded VoIP service. Last year Skype joined with Siemens to offer a USB adapter device for some Siemens cordless phones that lets users make Skype calls.
I-mate, based in Dubai, has carrier and distributor partners across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Russia, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. It is now planning a U.S. launch, according to the statement. I-mate will spotlight its deal with Skype at the 3GSM World Congress next week in Cannes, France.


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Are you looking for a change to a vibrant and supportive company? Archaeology at Tardis (Tardis) is a leading consultancy based in Melbourne, Victoria and is currently looking for several enthusiastic people.
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No. 1 seed Simona Halep fought off two break points in the first set, then cruised to victory in opening-round play at the French Open on Sunday -- her 29th birthday.
The Romanian was down 2-4 in the opening set, then reeled off 10 straight game wins to defeat Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain 6-4, 6-0 in one hour, 22 minutes.
"The perfect present was that I won today, of course," Halep said after the match. "It was a really special day playing on Roland Garros on my birthday. So it's going to be pretty unique, maybe forever."
She probably won't play at Roland Garros in September again. The tournament was moved from its May 24 start game to the fall because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Halep and Sorribes Tormo became the first women to play on Court Philippe Chatrier since the addition of a roof, much needed on a raw and rainy day in Paris.
"Still, I felt the cold," Halep said. "I'm not very happy with the cold in general. So it was a little bit tough. I struggled. But, you know, I just have in my mind it is for both of us the same, so I have just to keep calm. The fact that I could change a little bit the tactic during the match, it makes me very pleased with the victory."
World No. 2 Halep found her groove in the seventh game of first set. She broke Sorribes Tormo's serve -- one of her six service breaks on the day -- then reeled off four straight points to tie the match at 4-4. Halep repeated the formula in the next two games to win the set. In all, Sorribes Tormo won just 38 percent of her fir
The match win was Halep's 15th straight on the WTA. She has won the three most recent tournaments she's entered -- in Dubai before the coronavirus-forced hiatus, then in Prague and Rome. The 2018 champion, Halep is a three-time finalist at Roland Garros.
In other action on Sunday, No. 10 seed Victoria Azarenka, the runner-up at the U.S. Open -- defeated Danka Kovinic of Montenegro 6-1, 6-2 in just 61 minutes of play.
Playing on Court Suzanne Lenglen, which doesn't have a roof, the women endured a 30-minute rain delay in the first set, but Azarenka's game wasn't impacted. The former World No. 1's biggest challenge came after the third game, when play was halted. The two players were asked to remain courtside, and Azarenka, a Belarus native, walked off the court after consulting with Kovinic and the two deciding they didn't want to wait outdoors in the cold and rain.
"No, I'm not waiting here a couple minutes because I'm cold," Azarenka told the official, per ESPN. "It's 8 degrees (Celsius). I live in Florida, I'm used to hot weather."
Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia ousted former champion Venus Williams 6-4, 6-4 and will take on Azarenka on Tuesday in the next round.
Other winners in opening-round play included No. 27 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russian over Maddison Inglis of Australia 6-3, 6-3; No. 16 Elise Mertens of Belgium defeated Margarita Gasparyan of Russia 6-2, 6-3; unseeded Caroline Garcia topped No. 17 Anett Kontaveit of Estonia 6-4, 3-6, 6-4; and No. 20 Maria Sakkari of Greece eliminated Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia 6-0, 7-5.
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A DISUSED mill is to be turned into more than 30 flats.
Hollyns Mill in Greetland will be converted after Calderdale Council and the developers reach agreement on having more affordable flats in the scheme.
The Rochdale Road mill, which has been empty for two years, will have 37 flats and 49 parking spaces.
A Calderdale spokes- man said the plan had been approved and, once agreement on more affordable homes had been signed, full planning permission would be given.
Fan Systems, an engineering firm based behind the mill, objected to the scheme.
The firm said they would have to test fans outside and could cause a noise nuisance to people in the flats.
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A single-storey building that connects the three and four-storey mill will be built up to the height of the main buildings, to form the stairway.
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India's GDP grew at an average quarterly growth rate of 7.45% in the last decade from 2000 until 2011. However, India's manufacturing sector which is crucial for employment generation has not been growing with the pace expected. Though a few reputed Indian manufacturing firms are competing at a global level in fields such as pharmaceuticals and automobiles, it's not enough to increase the share of essential manufacturing sector in GDP which currently stands at 16%. The share of services sector in our country's GDP is more than 50%. The growth of services sector before establishment of the manufacturing industry is not a good sign for the developing country like India.
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Service sector provides employment to a very small part of the population. Therefore, it's very difficult to sustain for a knowledge based economy without the adequate growth of manufacturing sector. Around 60% of Indian population is working in agricultural sector which constitute only 16% of GDP. Some of these workers are migrating to urban areas for the work. Therefore they are ideal workforce to move to manufacturing jobs as our economy progresses. Services sector requires high level of education which is not possible in short term. Therefore, it cannot absorb influx of workers entering in the job market every year.
In comparison our neighbours, China, Taiwan, South Korea, had a successful expansion of manufacturing sector in the last decade which ensured healthy balance of employment generation and sustained growth of their economy in the long term. So where the problem does lies for India? In spite of a healthy GDP growth rate, why India is not able to expand its manufacturing sector which is crucial to absorb about a million young Indians entering the job market every month? If India wants to decrease its burgeoning unemployment rate, it will have to tackle this question. Let us look at some of the reasons why a large part of the India's manufacturing is lagging behind.
Indian manufacturing industry consists of mostly unorganised small scale industries. They face intense competition from the multinational companies and are not competitive enough to grow due to several reasons such as:
Infrastructure plays a major role in the economic development and the growth of manufacturing industry in the country. However, India's transport infrastructure (road transport, port facilities, airports, railways etc.) is poor when compared to other countries. This adds to the plight of our industries which are already riddled with not-up-to-mark productivity. Realizing the importance of infrastructural development for the growth and development of economy of India, the planning commission of India has focussed on it in its 12th five year plan (FY 2013-17).
Cost of power is very high in India when compared to other countries such as China. In fact industrial power in India is among most expensive in the world. Many a time industries have shown their resentment over the increasing power tariffs. On top of that power cuts have nearly crippled this sector in many states of India. Manufacturing industries have a tough time due to inadequate power infrastructure and further increase in power tariff could threaten the very survival of many small units. Instead of increasing power tariff, Government of India should improve the efficiency of power distribution. It loses significant power during its distribution. Thus, shortage of power and high tariffs increase the cost of production which makes Indian manufacturing industry less competitive which in turn impacts its growth rate.
It is the responsibility of the Government of India to improve the transport infrastructure as well as well the power infrastructure and make the environment conducive for the growth of the Indian manufacturing industry. Though it has taken several steps such as providing institutional finance at an affordable rate of interest by setting up CGTMSE scheme, giving special focus to infrastructural development in 12th five year plan, it needs to implement them effectively to benefit intended sector and design fiscal policies which promotes accelerated growth of this sector.
Reform of antiquated laws: Indian government should pass key bills such as land acquisition, labour regulation, which are hanging in fire since long time, at the earliest. This has resulted in the corruption and slow clearance of the important projects. Reforms are necessary to propel industry on the path of accelerated growth.
Manufacturing firm should also need to do their part.
In the long run manufacturing is critical for the future growth of our country. Laggard manufacturing sector could derail India's growth story. In last decade India's GDP grew at a promising rate on the back of the promising services sector. However, number of jobs added in the market remained stagnant. Therefore, it was a decade of jobless growth where though economy grew at brisk rate but could not absorb work force entering into the job market. Total employment grew at the dismal rate of only 1.6% according to the economic survey of India. India's demographic dividend will turn sour if it doesn't put its house in order. It should address regulatory logjams and policy paralysis mired in politics and focus on its manufacturing industry.
The Article has been authored by Arvind Vishnoi, TAPMI
India's Manufacturing Sector: Policy framework
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Mounting a Proper Defense Against Klein's
Truth About Hillary
After being hyped for several weeks as the book that will "swift boat" Hillary, June 21st marked the release of Edward Klein's notorious unauthorized biography, The Truth About Hillary Clinton: What She Knew, When She Knew it, and How She'll Go To Become President. Published by the rightwing Sentinel Books, an imprint of Penguin Putnam, commentators from all coordinates of the political sphere note its substantive similarities to Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Again John Kerry. Klein clearly implies that Clinton experimented with lesbianism -- almost as ludicrous a claim that John Kerry shot himself to receive a Purple Heart. What makes this book particularly interesting though is not the exaggerated, embellished and outright fabricated claims of the book itself, but the hype, promotion and reactions the book has produced.
Not unsurprisingly, Matt Drudge praises it as "the most aggressive attempt yet to investigate Hillary." Vanity Fair publishing an excerpt from the book however, is surprising. In April, The Washington Post called it "a roadblock to Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's possible run for the White House in 2008 by promising revelations about the New York Democrat that could cast doubt among voters." With such wide publicity for what amounts to a gossip book on par with England's royals-obsessed paparazzi, Klein's book is bound to profitable. Yet, how could such a book receive the attention it has?
Edward Klein, despite his current endeavors, is not an unqualified journalist. Under his reign, the New York Times Magazine gained popularity as well its first Pulitzer Prize. He's also a former editor of Newsweek. Yet, it is his unpopularity among New York's publishing circles, coupled with a penchant for writing about prominent liberal families has lead him to pursue less respected writing. No doubt though, his connection from his time at the top have helped him secure promotions for this new book. When someone of Klein's stature publishes a book on someone of Clinton's, it receiving a great deal of attention should be no surprise. The problem with all the hype surrounding The Truth About Hillary Clinton isn't that -- it's that liberal media outlets are playing straight into the hands of the rightwing hype-machine.
Of the claims the book makes about Clinton, the two most provocative are the implications that she is a lesbian (or rather that she was heavily influenced by the "culture of radical feminism and lesbianism" in her college days) and that Chelsea was the violent product of Bill raping his Hillary. While the second has been dealt with more appropriately the than the first -- casting shame on anyone who seriously believes it, most liberal publications have cowered in the face of the first.
Salon's feature article reviewing the book doesn't defend Clinton and her politics so much as cast doubt on Klein. It claims Klein is either misogynistic, wants revenge on the liberal elite of New York publishing houses, or is just downright greedy. Aside from mentioning the lesbian claims and mildly ridiculing them in tone only, the review does very little to defend Hillary than slam Klein. Predictably, in concludes that Klein merely wants a paycheck.
This seems to be about par for the liberal retaliation. Writing in The New York Observer, Sheelah Kolhatkar does little more than point to Klein's up-and-down career. MediaMatters.com, while taking a broader view, also simply points to the partisan efforts behind the promotion. Very little is done to actually defend Clinton. What all these efforts lack is the gall to say "Hey, of course Clinton's not a lesbian, but if she were what's wrong with that?" By focusing solely on the functions of the rightwing hype-machine the hype-machine is still free to win the agenda war.
Clinton's not a lesbian. As Klein admits in Salon, "If she had had lesbian affairs, don't you think the right-wingers would have uncovered at least one lover?" But setting the record straight is not enough. The more damaging, though subtler, blow being dealt is the demonizing of feminism and lesbians. If the reaction from liberal outlets seeks only to point out the embellishments and lies, the damage may be softened to a degree, but the conservative are still armed with their feminist-bashing weapon. Klein may be apt to fabrication; Sentinel Books may be little more than a propaganda press, but pointing that out does little to win the culture war. So long as the liberal reaction consists merely of such bland pursuits, the right is keeps the upper hand.
Adam Williams is a recent graduate of Indiana University and is currently doing database development for the IU School of Continuing Studies. He can be reached at: email@example.com.
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This is a high-level overview of the legendary watch brand, A. Lange & Söhne. In 1845 Ferdinand Adolph Lange convinced the Saxon government to build a pocket watch factory in Glashütte, a quaint town in the East Ore Mountains now known as the birthplace of the German watch industry. For four generations the Langes produced some of the most exquisite, intricately designed wristwatches the horological world has ever known. Physically and financially ruined by World War II, the factory closed until the founder's great-grandson Walter resuscitated the manufacturer in 1990. Featured within are technical specifications and clear visuals depicting complicated movements for the company's most prominent watch families, including the relatively new Lange 1, Lange 31 with perpetual calendar, and the Langematik. These watches have climbed back into the international elite, thanks to their technologically sophisticated yet traditional design.
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Some remained icons, others faded from memory. In an often revealing conversation, the legends will also discuss life after fame. For some, their time in the spotlight continued but for others, the aftermath was harder. The intimate setting allows the players to speak freely about the magic of sporting success but inevitably the conversation also touches on the darker side of fame. Depression and substance abuse are just some of the taboos frequently experienced but rarely acknowledged in a culture where only winning counts.
Woven into the episodes is a side story that documents the contrasting lives of two team mates. One has remained successful where the other has followed a different path. Moving, inspiring and real – we discover the human stories behind that extraordinary season.
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Update 8/26: Hughley debuted his program today in 37 markets. In addition to the stations listed below, some other stations carrying the program include Radio-One's "Magic 95.9" WWIN-FM Baltimore, 93.1 WZAK Cleveland, "105.9 Kiss-FM" WDMK Detroit, and Cumulus' "Soul Classics 103.5" WRBO Memphis, "92Q" 92.1 WQQK Nashville, and "Old School 106.7" KMEZ New Orleans. A full list of stations can be seen here.
Update 8/18: D.L. Hughley will begin to roll-out his new afternoon show on Monday, August 26.
Among the station beginning to announce they will carry Hughley's program are Crawford Broadcasting's "Soul 106.3" WSRB Chicago, Radio-One's "Magic 106.3" WXMG Columbus, "Foxy 104.3/107.1" WFXC/WFXK Raleigh, "99.3/105.7 Kiss-FM" WKJM/WKJS Richmond, Cumulus' "Hot 107.7" WUHT Birmingham, and Urban Radio's "Mix 95.7" WIMX Toledo.
The rest of Hughley's on-air team will include comedian Steve Wilson and Jasmine Sanders, who had been serving as co-host for the Skip Murphy program. Skip Cheatham will serve as Producer and Juan D as Program Director.
With Reach Media removing all references to Murphy from its website, it appears all of his affiliates will be transitioned to Hughley.
Update 8/12: Reach Media has announced that it has finalized a deal with Hughley for a daily afternoon show. No start date has been announced for the program, which will be distributed by Cumulus Media Networks.
It is unknown at this time if the program will replace or compliment the current show hosted by Skip Church that replaced Michael Baisden earlier this year.
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REACH Media Inc. today announced that comedian, author, actor and television personality D.L. Hughley has been signed to host a weekday radio broadcast, with a launch date to be announced in the near future. THE D.L. HUGHLEY SHOW will be a daily themed, music intensive afternoon drive program from 3-7pm ET hosted by one of the brightest comedic minds. The show will be distributed by REACH Media Inc. which currently reaches an audience of over 12 million listeners, predominantly African American, through radio, as well as digital media.
Hughley, ready to take people on a no holds ride of humor and reality in the afternoons, stated, "I'm very excited to get back to radio and it couldn't have come at a better time. I think radio fits my sensibility. I want to be fast, I want to be funny, I want to be topical. I want to make people laugh a lot and think a little. Some people want to push the envelope – I want to see if I can singe it a little."
Hughley established himself as a stand-up comedian propelling to stardom with the Original Kings of Comedy Tour and a subsequent movie release. He went on to have a hit television show, The Hughleys, and has followed that up with a successful best-selling book, comedy specials, and television appearances. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian style, D.L. served as host of his own talk show on CNN, D.L. Hughley Breaks the News. In 2013 Hughley was awarded a Peabody Award for his work on The Endangered List, a satirical documentary that sought to get "American black men the same EPA protections afforded snail darters."
According to REACH Media CEO David Kantor, "D.L. is the right personality to provide a new style of content in afternoon drive time. The D.L. Hughley Show will be engaging and fun, along with great music."
Cumulus Media Networks will partner with REACH Media Inc. in affiliation and other aspects of the show.
Update 8/5: Urban Radio Nation reports today that Hughley's show will have a soft launch on Monday, August 12. Hughley will be joined by comedian Steve Wilson and a female co-host still to be determined.
Additionally Humor Mill Magazine states that the program will eventually have a television simulcast on an unnamed cable network. Radio-One's TV One?
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Original Report 7/25: The syndicated program formerly hosted by Michael Baisden is about to get a new host.
AlwaysAList.com reports Reach Media is finalizing a deal with comedian D.L. Hughley to take over the syndicated afternoon show currently hosted by Skip Murphy.
Hughley has some radio experience. He hosted mornings for 13 months at the now defunct Urban AC "98.7 Kiss-FM" New York in 2009-2010.
AlwaysAList reports the Hughley show is tentatively scheduled to debut in mid to late August, with a date to be finalized once contracts are. They are reportedly in talks with a few potential co-hosts including "K104" KKDA Dallas morning host DeDe McGuire and his former WRKS co-host Jacque Reid.