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2017 Banner Art Exhibit depicts community's history and natural resources
Please note the correct location and time for the Banner Artist Reception is the West Chicago City Museum, 132 Main Street, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
In sight of actual rail lines and bicycle trails, seventeen pieces of original art work from the 2017 Community Banner Art Project hang high on street posts along Main Street in West Chicago's historic downtown. Sponsoring the project, the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission received numerous creative pieces after a call went out for art that attracted local artists, along with artists from Chicago and the Chicagoland area.
The theme this year, Rails & Trails, reflects the history and natural resources of West Chicago. Each chosen piece for the spring/summer outdoor exhibit is featured on a (h) 60" x (w) 30" vinyl street banner. Entries were judged by Glenn Hansen, a professor of Photography at College of DuPage.
An interactive walking tour map, which may be found here and accessed through mobile devices as well as desktops, enhances the experience for visitors to the downtown outdoor exhibit and illustrates the talent and inspiration of the artists below:
- Sarah Bass – "I found this to be a meaningful interpretation of the theme because the photograph symbolically includes both the 'rail' and the 'trail' concepts. While the iron arch over the bridge is not literally a 'railway,' it is reminiscent of one. Visually, the arch and footpath mirror each other as they move in the same direct along the prairie path; set against the backdrop of the first snowfall, it draws one's attention to the symbolic meeting place of industry and nature."
- Judith Horsley – "The Geneva Spur Trail, starting at Reed-Keppler Park, is another favorite ride when we are not on Trail Patrol. The high arching bridge can be seen from the ARC Center and the West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve, one of the region's premier natural areas, can be seen from the trail and the bridge. It is an exciting reminder that the Geneva Spur Trial is part of the first successful 'rails to trails' in the United States happened right here in West Chicago."
- Rebecca Hall – "West Chicago was originally known as Junction, because it was the first town in the state to have a junction between two railroads. Everyone who has been stopped by a train on Washington Street in West Chicago is familiar with this location, though you may not recognize it! To view the inspiration, enter 41.855, -88.21 (latitude and longitude) in Google maps!"
- Gary School DREAM Program – no statement was submitted.
- Andi Cooper– "I'm little and mighty. All ages and sizes can enjoy the trails in and around West Chicago."
- Karolina Brandt – "West Branch forest preserve is a favorite go to for walks and seeing many different aspects, such as lakes, wetlands, a tallgrass meadow, a wet prairie, an immature floodplain forest. It has changed much with recent rebuilding of the plains. Makes me think of the West Chicago slogan of 'Where History and Progress Meet.'"
- Jeff Lesnik – "Everything changes. You can be active and initiate the change yourself to help shape the world to your vision. Or, you can sit idly by and wait for change to happen to the world around you and, ultimately, you."
- Sarah Schafer – "Our family loves Reed-Keppler Park, especially in the fall. There is no shortage of beautiful trees to enjoy all the colors the season has to offer."
- Joe Weibler – "Scouting new locations around our new home in Wisconsin, went up to the Ferry Bluff ridge where Bald Eagles roost during the winter (and the area is closed November thru March to protect them). This trail/board walk led to the rocky outcrop overlooking the Wisconsin River."
- Kathy Steere – "Having misremembered the theme 'Rails and Trails' as 'Rails to Trails', I have a caboose disappearing down the rails as flowers and weeds start reclaiming the land so it can be easily converted to a trail. If you look closely, you'll see the shadow of a train man waving farewell from the open door."
- Phillip A. Weibler – "Both of the Union Pacific Railroad's two remaining steam locomotives have visited West Chicago. In 2002 Number 3985 (a 4-6-6-4 simple articulated locomotive) was based in West Chicago for a week, powering excursion trips in the Chicago area."
- Lisa Stapella – "The beauty of the countryside around the West Chicago area inspires me throughout the year. I wanted to capture and image of its constantly changing tapestry of colors and textures."
- Maggie Capettini – "'Many Ways' in title and imagery is symbolic. There are many ways of coming and going; many ways of communicating; many ways of embracing or alienating community and tradition."
- Joan Trushin – "Although it was taken 2017, this black-and-white image certainly looks like it could be a photograph from West Chicago's past."
- Natalia Toreeva – "I like this theme since I can see the transformation from the old railroads to the new trails the people can use."
- Harvey Hanig – "On the trail below the railroad bridge crossing the Fox River in Geneva, IL. with good light and strong light and geometric shadows.
- Pamela Keller – "While enjoying a bike ride on the trail in West Chicago on a hot summer day, I stopped for water and captured this scene."
Artists from the 2017 Banner Art Exhibit, along with the original piece of artwork depicted on their banner, will be at the West Chicago City Museum, 132 Main Street, on Friday, June 2, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The free reception will include refreshments and an opportunity to mingle with artists and learn more about their work. Plus, those attending will learn more about the theme for the 2018 Banner Art Exhibit, which has been announced as Pop Art.
"There will be no shortage of creative energy in downtown West Chicago with so many talented artists gathering to share their media and love for the arts with the community," said City of West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission staff liaison, Rosemary Mackey, speaking about the June 2nd Museum event.
*Photo on homepage by Philip A. Weibler.
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In May, I graduated from The Hartt School at the University of Hartford with a bachelor's degree in Performing Arts Management. Here is a collection of what I frequently hear when I tell people what my major is. Music business is a relatively new major and very few universities offer it. Throughout my 4 years of college (and 1 month post-grad) I have found that many people do not take my major seriously. Here are 8 things music business majors are sick of hearing.
- What can you do with that? Actually, a lot of things. Artist management, tour management, booking, concert promotion, music production, stage management, venue management, theatre management, non-profit management, festival management, marketing, public relations, communications, entertainment law. Shall I go on? Just because you do not understand my major, doesn't mean there are no jobs in my field.
- I didn't know you could major in that. This didn't just fall in my lap. I did my research. I have always had a thirst to work in the music industry so I searched for schools that offered it as a major. Not many universities offer music business, so it took me longer to find schools to apply to. My high school guidance counselor and website like CollegeBoard did virtually nothing to help me. It was a challenge, but it was worth it. I made my decision based on my program, because I didn't want to waste 4 years of college in a major that I would never want to work in.
- Can you manage my band?
Okay, this is usually said by guys who are making an attempt at being flirtatious. There is a time and place for this. If you send me an email, Facebook message, or even a professionally written Twitter DM, I might consider. If you ask me at a bar, club, or on a dating app, the answer is no. I am a professional. Asking me to manage your band is not a pick-up line. Women in this industry have a hard enough time being taken seriously. The last thing we need is people thinking we're using our career to gain leverage in the dating scene.
- Do you play any instruments? Does it matter? I'm not a performance major. I have dabbled in many instruments, but I have found that it's not for me. You don't need to be a musician to work in music. You just need to have a passion for it.
- Oh you must have really bad stage fright. Umm, no. It has nothing to do with that. I didn't choose my major because I'm too scared to be a performer. I chose my major because I have a passion for music and a skill set for business. People who work in the music industry have to be excellent communicators. The ability to network and negotiate is crucial. Our way of performing is just a different type of performing. This wasn't my back-up choice because I'm too shy to be a performer.
- So you want to be a professional roadie? Not quite. You do not need to have a college degree in order to be a roadie. I want to manage, innovate, and lead. I fully respect roadies. It's a lot of hard work and tireless hours on the road. However, it's not my long-term plan.
- I would have majored in that, but I want to make money. Have you ever heard of Simon Cowell? Brian Epstein? Scooter Braun? Sharon Osbourne? My odds of being successful in my field are the same as your odds in your field. It's just a different field. The average starting salary for a talent agent is $50,000 to $65,000 and the average salary for a senior-level agent is $200,000 and up. I'm not guaranteed to make those kind of figures, but nobody is. The truth is, there is no such thing as a stable career in this current state of the economy. No matter how good you are at your job, there is always a chance you'll be laid off due to budget cuts or your job will become obsolete.
- You must have a lot of fun.
Short answer, yes. Long answer, just because I love my major, doesn't mean it's easy. I could never imagine doing something for the rest of my life that makes me miserable. I want a career that I am obsessed with. I want to wake up every morning excited about what project I will work on next. I want to be able to make a positive change in the lives of artists and their fans. I love my major and I'm excited to see where my degree takes me.

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12 Sep The Difference Between iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone XS Max
If you love Apple, you will know how exciting it is when launch day rolls around. The only problem is it leaves you with a total conundrum. Which handset do you go for this time? Don't worry, you are not alone, lots of people are pondering this one, so here are the key differences between the new iPhone 11 Pro Max and the current flagship the iPhone XS Max.
The Screen
To be fair, there is not much difference on first glance. The handsets are the same size, coming in at 6.5-inches. Now, this is the most popular size on the market at the moment because it offers the phablet experience without being too huge. It is perfect as a phone but also appeals to those users who like to stream movies and play mobile games. The main difference lies within the screen and the technology used to power it. For the first time, Apple has induced something called Super Retina XDR, and this is used on the iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max. The iPhone XS Max is a very good, but often seen OLED screen.
The Cameras
Now, if you turn the handsets over, you will instantly see one big difference, and that is the camera housing and array. On the iPhone XS Max, we have two cameras in a vertical stack with an LED flash included; the housing is also mounted through a cut out on the back of the handset. The iPhone 11 Pro Max boasts three lenses, and this is the first time this has been seen from Apple. The three new lenses are all 12MP, one wide, one ultra-wide and one telephoto, whereas on the XS Max there are two 12MP lenses, one wide and one telephoto, so the ultra-wide is the new kid on the block.
The Video Capability
So, when it comes to video capture, the iPhone XS Max has to take a back seat. It can record video from both the front and back cameras and the quality is very good. However, video capabilities were the main focus of the new iPhone 11 Pro Max release, and Apple is very proud of what they have achieved in this area. The whole video recording and editing have been overhauled and are now at a pro-level, which was showcased in a film shot on the handset at the launch event. The editing tools are powerful and professional in nature.
The Chipset
The same but different is the takeaway here. The iPhone XS Max runs the A12 Bionic, which has a strong focus on the neural engine, machine learning and augmented reality as well as offering a long performance life and multi process capabilities. The iPhone 11 Pro Max runs the newest incarnation the A13 Bionic and has some of the same focus with AR and neural learning, but it is faster, and smarter and works in a more targeted way to ensure nothing is wasted and the handset is performing at the highest level.


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The City Council on Monday, Sept. 9, authorized City Manager Byron Smith to issue a change order for Anderson Perry, the contractor managing the nearby water tower and water main project, to add Theater Lane paving to its current project scope.
East Theater Lane was originally to be paved as a separate project in Spring of 2020 following the installation of a water main underneath the section of road. But design work for the road is complete and state fuel tax dollars are available earlier than anticipated, so rather than installing a temporary gravel road to be replaced next spring, Premier Excavation will begin work immediately after the water lines are installed.
This change will save an estimated $100,000 from the $625,000 project and work could be complete as early as this fall, rather than beginning in the spring.
"This is another example of the city council's proactive approach to infrastructure through the Capital Improvements Plan," said Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann. "It's allowing the city to stretch taxpayers' dollars as we get big projects done."
The new million-gallon water tower and related water lines are funded by payment in lieu of taxes from the Lamb Weston expansion, with money coming from both the City of Hermiston and Umatilla County. The entire project will open nearly 300 acres for development in northeastern Hermiston.


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The UK Film Centre has announced its full line-up of events and talks for the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
This year's programme includes Brexit briefing, a discussion on the UK film sector's European partnerships; How to Budget the Inclusion Rider with speakers including Carol producer Elizabeth Karlsen; and a series of Talent Talks with filmakers whose work is screening at the festival.
UK Film Centre partners include the British Film Institute (BFI), British Council, British Film Commission (BFC), Creative Scotland, Creative Skillset, Film Export UK, Film London and Northern Ireland Screen.
The UK Film Centre will be open in Cannes from Tuesday 8th May until Thursday 17th at Pavilion 117 in the International Village Riviera.
Open daily from 9am – 6pm, the Centre hosts topical industry events, showcases UK films and co-productions, acts as an information point for the UK film industry and offers meeting spaces and a café.
Read more: Positive mood at film industry Brexit event but free movement concerns remain
Upcoming events:
Tuesday May 15
Talent Talk: Whitney, 15.00-16.00
With Oscar® and BAFTA-winning filmmakers, director Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland) and producers Simon Chinn (Man On Wire), Lisa Erspamer (The Oprah Winfrey Show) and Jonathan Chinn (LA 92)
Watch previous events:
Friday May 11
Forging Global Collaborations
Speakers: Jeffrey Chan (China), Rodrigo S. González (Mexico) Chair: Isabel Davis, BFI's head of international
Small Films, Big Impact: How Short Filmmakers can make the most of the International Festival Circuit, In association with the British Council
Speakers: Kathleen McInnis (festival strategist, See-Through Films), short filmmaker Jayisha Patel, producer Georgia Goggin (We Love Moses) Chair: Wendy Mitchell, film programme manager, British Council and contributing editor, Screen International
Saturday May 12
Brexit update: Leaving the EU but staying in Europe, 12.00-13.00
Speakers: Sunniva Hansson (Wiggin), Harriet Finney (BFI's director of external affairs) Chair: Isabel Davis, BFI's head of international
The New Dealmakers, 14.30-15.30
Speakers: Tristen Tuckfield (30West), Dana O'Keefe (Cinetic), Phil Hunt (Head Gear Films), Samantha Racanelli (Endeavor Content), Claudia Bluemhuber (Silver Reel Partners) Chair: Wendy Mitchell, film programme manager, British Council and contributing editor, Screen International
Sunday May 13
Talent Talk: Cold War, 10.30-11.30
With Oscar® and BAFTA-winning filmmaker Pawel Pawlikowski, producers Ewa Puszczynska (Ida) and Tanya Seghatchian (My Summer of Love)
Blockchain 101, 12.30-13.30
Speakers: Dan Hyman (SingularDTV), Ashley Turing (LiveTree ADEPT) Chair: Emma Jones, BBC arts and culture contributor
Changing Role of Agents, In association with Screen International, 14.30-15.30
Speakers: Speakers: Mikey Schwartz-Wright (United Talent Agency), Kristen Konvitz (ICM Partners), Nick LoPiccolo (Paradigm Talent Agency), Cynthia Okoye, (Curtis Brown Group) Chair: Matt Mueller, editor, Screen International
Talent Talk: The Eyes of Orson Welles, 16.00-17.00
Award-winning filmmaker Mark Cousins in conversation with producer Adam Dawtrey.
Monday May 14
How to Budget the Inclusion Rider, 10.30-11.30
Speakers: producer Elizabeth Karlsen (Carol), Dr. Stacy L. Smith (Annenberg Inclusion Initiative), writer/director Deborah Riley Draper (Coffee Bluff Pictures), Jennifer Smith (BFI's head of inclusion) Chair: Alison Small, chief executive of the Production Guild
Maximising International Incentives, In association with the British Film Commission, 14.00-15.00
Speaker: producer Piers Tempest (The Wife, Driven), co-founder & director of Element Pictures Andrew Lowe (The Favourite), executive producer Manuel Monzón (The Bookshop) Chair: Adrian Wootton, chief executive of the British Film Commission


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East Asia's Hidden Threat: Unit 180
With cybersecurity experts across the globe scrambling to recuperate after the WannaCry attack earlier in May, suspicions have begun to fall onto the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Dozens of publications, including The Japan Times have published articles focusing on North Korea's cyber spy programs.
Given special attention recently is a sector called Unit 180, a special cell in North Korea's spy agency suspected of carrying out some of the largest cyber-attacks in the past decade. These include a cyber-heist on the central bank in Bangladesh and an infiltration of Sony's Hollywood studio in 2014. Despite the publicity these attacks received, Pyongyang has always been able to deny their involvement in them, leading to an inability to investigate them further.
A prominent reason for the difficulty in indicting the hackers rises from the fact that the hackers often perform their attacks from outside of North Korea, travelling to China or other Southeast Asian countries under the premise of other business. These countries often have superior internet infrastructures than North Korea, a side-effect of their closed-off nature. From that position, they can attack computers all around the world, and with remote IP addresses no less. This problem highlights the need for not only a strong defense when it comes to cyber security, but also a swift and potent rebuttal. In order to truly be safe from future attacks, Trillium has poured time and effort into the development of our SecureIXS platform, giving us the much-needed ability to aggressively counterattack in the case of an intrusion. Not only is such functionality critical to securing users' life and liberty, it is also instrumental in ensuring that perpetrators can be held accountable for their crimes.
In an age where dangerous military secrets could be plundered in a cyber-attack, this level of anonymity is a threat that cannot be left unaddressed. For as long as malicious entities such as Unit 180 exist, further investment and development of cyber defense is an avenue all nations must prioritize, lest that malice turn to open, unrestrained aggression.


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To celebrate Vogue Japan's 15th anniversary, the November 2014 edition is a special issue that has been photographed and guest-edited by influential photographer and regular Vogue contributor Mario Testino.
Testino chose the theme of 'Obsession' for the special issue saying: "I have been going to Japan on and off since the 1980s and since my very first experiences there I felt a spirit I really connected with. I found, on so many levels, that whatever the Japanese did, they did with absolute and unwavering conviction. It was this, which I came to view as obsession; it is a way of being that I have followed in my own life and career." Not only photographing all the magazine's editorial features, Testino, with his agency MarioTestino+, has applied a one-off bespoke treatment to the magazine's design. This is the eighth special edition of an international Vogue that Testino has guest-edited
Testino photographed many of his stories for this special issue while on assignment for the magazine in Japan. Exploring the theme of obsession, Testino, together with Vogue's Fashion Director Anna Dello Russo, first took to the streets of downtown Shibuya in Tokyo to capture a story devoted to the extraordinary street styles unique to this part of the world. Testino's obsession with tradition can be seen expressed in another editorial showing the bourgeois elegance of the modern Geisha. Also in the issue is an homage to Yoko Ono and John Lennon, portraits of Japanese artists and performers, a celebration of Comme des Garcons and a shoot inspired by Testino's take on Japanese precision and the styles of the moment.


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How Does a Tune-Up or Safety Check For My Furnace or AC Work?
A thorough furnace and air conditioner tune-up goes hand in hand with a safety check. These regular services are vital at least once per year to prevent breakdowns and ensure your home is safe from unseen hazards. Only a certified HVAC technician can perform the thorough inspection and maintenance that you need.
Starting with the furnace, the technician you hire should take specific steps to check the entire system, including:
Testing Gas Levels: The goal is to ensure your system operates safely and efficiently. Using a combustion analyzer, your technician measures the carbon monoxide and oxygen levels and the amount of heat coming through the flue. From that test, he recommends ways to improve the efficiency or safety of your unit.
Ensuring Ignition: Your furnace needs to light when needed—every time! Whether its uses a spark igniter or a hot surface igniter, the technician makes sure your furnace lights properly and makes adjustments as necessary.
Cleaning Flame Sensor: How does your furnace know to stay lit? It has a flame rectification system with a sensor that determines when the flame should be on. It's important for the technician to clean and test this sensor. If it can't sense the flame it'll keep trying, which puts more stress on the ignition system, forcing that to fail.
Keeping It from Overheating: The unit's high limit control safety switch ensures the furnace will keep from overheating. The technician trips the switch so it resets on its own, ensuring it works properly.
Preventing Poisoning: The system's heat exchanger produces toxic gases when the furnace runs. The technician checks the integrity of the heat exchanger and repairs any holes or cracks that allow carbon monoxide to fill your breathable air.
Validating Power: The technician checks the air movement system and the motor to see how much power it draws. He makes adjustments to ensure it operates according to manufacturer's specs.
Next, the technician focuses on making sure the air conditioning system makes it through the entire summer season, which includes:
Checking Airflow: Your technician checks to see how well the system moves air both within the system and outside of the system. He makes necessary adjustments to ensure smooth operation.
Cleaning Evaporator Coil: Evaporator coils clogged with dirt and mold may freeze over and restrict airflow because the refrigerant is remaining mainly liquid and not vapor as it should be. Your HVAC technician cleans and unclogs the coil so this liquid refrigerant does not travel to the compressor and damage it.
Check All Electrical Components: A simple loose wire will stop your air conditioning system dead. Your technician will inspect that all electrical connections are tight and repair anything that's loose.
Checking Refrigerant Levels: Because low refrigerant could mean a leak in the system, your technician checks that you have the proper refrigerant levels to keep your system running, uninterrupted, all summer.
Calibrating Thermostat: Your technician ensures the thermostat is reading your home's temperature accurately and calibrates any inconsistencies so that you have full control over your heating and air conditioning system.
Cleaning The Outdoor Coil: Your air conditioning unit's outdoor coil is like your filter. If it gets really dirty it stops working efficiently. The technician ensures the coil is free of debris from bushes, trees and weeds.
Turning Off Humidifiers: A whole home humidifier is ideal for winter months, but it will make you extremely uncomfortable in the summer. Your technician checks to make sure your humidifier is off during the hot months of the year.
Adjusting Dampers: Dampers are plates inside your ducts that open and close based on the amount of air you want coming into your home. Your technician will check that the dampers work and make necessary adjustments for total home comfort.
The biggest benefit of a heating and air conditioning tune-up and safety check is so you get the highest energy efficiency that your system can produce without breakdown.


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By Force India Press Office
April 18 2010
A thrilling Chinese Grand Prix for the Force India F1 Team's Adrian Sutil today, with the German racing strongly in the top ten as the changeable rainy conditions created a lottery for tyres and position. Unfortunately, Adrian just missed a points' scoring position by seven tenths of a second and crossed the line in 11th place.
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A Conversation with Joe Starc, Coventya
Joe Starc is the technical service manager for Coventya and was named one of Products Finishing's 40-Under-40 to watch in 2017.
Joe Starc is the technical service manager for Coventya and was named one of Products Finishing's 40-Under-40 to watch in 2017. He completed his Certified Electroplater-Finisher certification and is enrolled in the MBA program at Cleveland State University. Outside of work, Joe is an active member of his community, serving on the board of the local Kiwanis club and involved with Big Brothers, the Refugee Response program and a local food bank.
PF: What does your job entail?
JS: I manage the lab that analyzes our customers' samples for critical components of the plating solutions, make recommendations on how to optimize the bath, and I help troubleshoot when problems arise.
PF: What do you like best about what you do?
JS: It is rewarding to help someone to solve their problem. The best days are when I have solved a customer issue, or helped a colleague work through an issue.
PF: What leadership traits have helped you along the way?
JS: The Coventya Values, which were determined by a survey of all employees, include accountability, empowerment, teamwork, innovation, expertise, excellence, integrity, empathy, and respect. While I try to embody all of these values, empathy and integrity are especially important in a leadership position.
PF: How have you seen things change in eight years in the industry?
JS: I started during the recession, so I have seen a lot of growth. Our customers have added new lines and employees. That type of capital and personnel investment was not happening when I started. Coventya has also grown a lot; we have completely renovated the lab, added instruments, and added office space to make room for all of the new hires.
PF: Tell us about earning your CEF a few years back.
JS: I learned from some of Coventya's most experienced technical people. One was Karen Mathis; she was a wonderful person. Without my CEF training, I would not have had much opportunity to interact with her. Several years later, I still recall her emphasizing that diatomaceous earth is used as a filter aid.
PF: What motivates you to volunteer and give back?
JS: I have been very fortunate my entire life, and I have an altruistic worldview. I started working with the Refugee Response this past year because I was disheartened to see how the current environment has so negatively impacted a very vulnerable group of people. Kiwanis provides an opportunity to volunteer in the community to which I recently moved. Food banks are a critical source of food for those in poverty.
PF: If you had $100,000 to give to a charity, which one would it be?
JS: It would be difficult to choose. Emily's List is a group that encourages women to run for office. Give Directly is one of the top rated and most efficient charities. Local food banks could always use the assistance. The Refugee Response and BBBS are excellent programs. I would try to help as many as I could.
PF: What's the best piece of advice you have been given?
JS: I have had several great mentors at Coventya. More than one has stressed the importance of preparing employees for the next step of their careers, even if it is not in your department or even with the company. Personally, my parents always stressed the importance of financial responsibility. I had to divide my allowance between three jars: one for saving, one for giving and one for spending, which got the smallest percentage. I hated those jars, but the lesson stuck.
PF: What was your first job, and what did you learn from it?
JS: I spent a few summers working at the company where my father worked. I learned I did not enjoy filing or sitting at a desk all day.
PF: What was your first car, and what is your dream car?
JS: I learned to drive in a Dodge Caravan, and much to my fiancée's chagrin, I keep telling her I want to buy a minivan.
PF: What did you want to be when you grew up?
JS: A doctor.
PF: Night owl or early bird?
JS: Neither. I need my eight hours of sleep.
PF: Who would you trade jobs with for a day?
JS: Maybe a movie critic. I enjoyed a film class I took in college, and my favorite podcast is about bad movies.
PF: What organization or company aside from your own do you most admire?
JS: The Akron Food Bank is very impressive. They feed over 250,000 people a year through around 500 different food pantries, with mostly volunteer labor.
PF: Where would we find you on a typical Saturday?
JS: On the weekend, I will normally play basketball, go for a walk/run in the park if it is nice out, and work around the house/do homework.
PF: Favorite place you've ever lived?
JS: I am very happy with where I am now. Living with my fiancé has been a wonderful experience. We are close to our family and all the things we like to do.
PF: Personal heroes?
JS: My parents have always supported me and set a great example. I admire all that they have done for me. My sister is brilliant—don't tell her I said that—and always pushed me in school. She is now a professor of health care economics, and I still look up to her.
PF: What advice would you have given yourself 10 years ago?
JS: Just work hard, and don't worry about the future. Everything will work out.
PF: Best way to keep competitive edge?
JS: I am competitive when playing sports or games, but I don't feel as though I am competing with anyone in my professional life. Everyone I work with is either a customer who I want to see succeed or a colleague who I want to see succeed.
PF: How do you motivate people?
JS: Buy-In is crucial. I try to make sure everyone knows how their role contributes to both the success of our customers and the success of the company. I also try to provide the autonomy to affect positive change.
PF: How do you motivate yourself?
JS: I try to be better today than I was yesterday.
PF: What are your three greatest passions?
JS: I try to be passionate about whatever I am doing, but my family is most important.
PF: Most unique office décor?
JS: An Easter Island Moai tissue dispenser.
PF: Best business decision?
JS: Accepting my current position despite the risks.
PF: Worst business decision?
JS: I didn't like chocolate as a kid and would trade all of my chocolate halloween candy to my sister for her non-chocolate candy.
PF: What is the biggest management myth?
JS: You have to be an expert in all facets of your job. I learn something new every day, and I am surrounded by great people and resources. Expertise takes time, and no one starts an expert.
PF: What word best describes you?
JS: It would not be self-aware, so I polled some people. My favorite response was either compassionate or effective.


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Hello Producthunt!! This video shows you in ~ 1 minute what's all about:https://youtu.be/KcgBg34vdd0 In few words weather affects purchasing behaviour a lot!! yet, ads are always the same. This is a bad experience for both end consumers and companies. We are here to change this. We allow anyone to create incredibly powerful rules in just few clicks. Soon we will release many more triggers, like stock market data, sport scores, website activity and much much more! One automation is free and the code PRODUCTHUNT gives you 50$ in credit to play a little more! Let me know your thoughts!
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Six Useful Tips to Take Your Small Business Online
Trading is as old as man, and while it has undergone a series of evolution in terms of methods and types, its primary function of reaching as many customers as possible hasn't changed.
Today, the world wide web is one of such revolutionary changes that have transformed the way we trade in recent times.
Now more than ever, small businesses must take their business to the web where they can receive wider exposure and reach more markets through ecommerce, content marketing and websites. Today, customers are being treated to the ease of buying and selling products online. This shift in consumer behaviour has also prompted companies to find innovative and more creative ways to take their businesses online.
For small businesses, the need to go online has never been more apparent. With a growing preference for online shopping and trading, small businesses can use the internet to their advantage to streamline their business and more importantly save cost.
Below are some steps that small business owners can adopt to take their business online and reach out to even more customers.
1. Invest in an Ecommerce Website
Your website is basically your online shop. Treat it like you would treat an actual physical store. Here, first impression matters a lot. As a small business owner, it is paramount that you have an online ecommerce store that is not only up to date, but also easy to navigate and equipped with some of the latest and seamless payment systems.
Also, remember that more and more shoppers are going mobile. Thus it would be a great idea to invest in a responsive ecommerce website that will work on a variety of mobile devices. Ensure that items are easy to find on your ecommerce platform and potential shoppers have a variety of payment options to choose from. There are a couple of ecommerce platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce that can get you started with an ecommerce website in no time.
2. Go Social
Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, have become a great way to personally reach out to millions of customers. Small business can take to these platforms to organise contests, advertise promotions, publish and share news and even solicit feedback or suggestions from customers.
There is a myriad of options for small businesses on social media, from staying on top of market trends to understanding the current market demands of their target audience. Small business owners should ensure that their online social presence is strong and they regularly update their social accounts with new and fresh contents. Also, social media goes beyond Facebook and Twitter; small businesses should also explore Pinterest and Tumblr too.
3. Automate Your Inventory and Order Management
Small business owners must aim to streamline their business as much as possible, as this will not only help them save cost but would also increase the overall productivity of your online store.
To achieve this, small business owners can turn to a smart and automated order management and inventory software like the EMERGE App. Keeping track of your inventory and sales can be a herculean task if you run an online store, which is why it is smart to automate this part of your business. EMERGE App helps small business owners to manage their sales and order better, keep track of their inventory and monitor and manage shipments with ease. The beauty of automation is that it allows you focus more on actually running and growing your business than worrying over day to day inventory and tracking issues.
4. Run a Blog with Exciting and Updated Content
Not only does blogging increase your online exposure and help your SEO, but it is also the perfect way to inform your customers about discounts, events, promotions and so on. You do not necessarily have to update your blog every day, but a couple of posts every week is enough to keep your customers and potential customers informed about what's new with your business.
5. Move Your Business to The Cloud
Contrary to popular belief, it does not cost a fortune to take your business entirely online, and this privilege is not accorded to only big companies. Small business owners can also benefit from ditching a physical location and moving all of their data to the cloud.
Small business owners can take advantage of a cloud-based software like EMERGE App to gain instant access to their data from a remote location. Moving to the cloud ensures that you can make changes to your business while you are on the move, securely access and store your business information and respond to trends or effect new changes whenever you need to.
6. Plan Your Fulfilment Process
Once you take your business online, you are going to have to decide whether you are going to sell just locally, in your region or globally. Depending on the market and region you have chosen to serve, you would need to build a reliable and dependable fulfilment process.
For customers to keep coming back to you, you need to demonstrate that the products they buy from you online can successfully get to them in the agreed upon time. Therefore, it is imperative that you sort out your logistics and delivery processes. There are a variety of local and international courier services that you can use for your online business. Ensure you do your homework and settle for the best and most cost-effective solution.
Having, building and maintaining an online presence is quintessential to the growth and progress of any online based business. Small business owners should keep the points above in mind when looking to expand the horizons of their business to the world wide web, where they stand a chance to reach out to more people and break into more markets.


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Tennis star Serena Williams is getting ready to walk down the aisle after saying yes to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian!
It was only fitting that Serena announced she was engaged on her verified Reddit account.
"I came home. A little late. Someone had a bag packed for me. And a carriage waited. Destination: Rome," the 35-year-old wrote in her poetic announcement. "To escort me to my very own 'charming.' Back to where our stars first collided. And now it was full circle. At the same table we first met by chance."
She ended it with, "But by choice. Down on knee. He said 4 words. And I said yes."
Alexis commented on the post, writing, "And you made me the happiest man on the planet."
The two have been together since fall 2015, but have kept their relationship private and off social media.


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MUMBAI -- Bollywood star Akshay Kumar on Friday said he "hopes" the on-going feud between actors Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut comes to a close soon.
The two actors have been at loggerheads since the Queen (2013) star called Hrithik her "silly ex". The feud between Hrithik and his Krrish 3 (2013) co-star turned nasty after they slapped legal notices on each other.
Asked about his views on the "war in Bollywood", Akshay, who lives in the same apartment as that of the 42-year-old Bang Bang (2014) star, quipped, "Bollywood may kahan meri building may chal raha hai (war is going on in my building)."
The Boss (2013) actor, however, said he hopes that the raging row between the two is resolved soon.
"All I want is it to end and everything get resolved peacefully. That is what the whole thing is ... it shouldn't happen. Time will come now, it has to stop now. Everything will be solved, let's hope for that," Akshay told reporters.
The actor was speaking at the song launch of his upcoming film Housefull 3.
Abhishek Bachchan, who was also present at the event, said he "agrees" with what Akshay said on the matter.
Hrithik, who was the first to send the legal notice, has demanded Kangana apologise in a press conference and clear the air about their alleged affair, which he firmly refutes.
A defiant Kangana had said she was not a "dim-witted" teenager and refused to apologise. The 29-year-old multiple National Award winning actress instead shot off a counter- notice to Hrithik, warning him to take back his notice or face a criminal case.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siii' celebration in PES 2020 is likely to beat FIFA 20's effort
It was revealed earlier this week that Juventus have signed an exclusive deal with Konami and eFootball PES 2020.
"The new and exciting partnership with Konami will see the eFootball PES series have exclusive use of Juventus intellectual property within console football video games, including the team name, the crest, and official kits," a statement on Juventus' website read.
"In addition, the development team has been granted in-depth access to the players themselves, via full-body 3D scan, in order to recreate their likeliness in the game as accurately as possible."
PES' gain is very much FIFA's loss.
FIFA 20 will not feature Juventus' name, crest or kit.
- EA's value drops by £660m after losing Juventus licence
- PES wins licence for Juventus
- Juve to be named 'Piemonte Calcio' on FIFA 20
As a result, they will be known as 'Piemonte Calcio' on the upcoming edition of the game.
This comes as a big boost to PES, who will no doubt be looking to capitalise on getting the rights to Juventus.
One of the biggest things that the developers will be looking to get right is Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic 'Siii' celebration.
And they seem to have done just that.
Footage has now been released of Ronaldo's celebration - and it looks great.
View it below:
You can also see how the celebration differs in FIFA 19 and PES 2020 below:
We don't know what Ronaldo's celebration will look like on FIFA 20 yet but, judging on how it looked on FIFA 19, it will take some beating PES 2020's effort.
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Machines Feedback
by Ron Kurtus
Readers have sent in a total of 44 comments and questions on Machines issues. They are listed according to date.
You can read them to further your understanding of the subject.
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|Mnemonics to remember order of effort
|Three Lever Classes
|Getting good grades
|Three Lever Classes
|What is efficiency?
|Contact surface in rollers
|Direction of motion
|Three Lever Classes
|Not part of bicycle
|Three Lever Classes
|Real world example
|Simple Machines
|Force from pliers
|Three Lever Classes
|Property in lever classes
|Three Lever Classes
|Output work
|Output distance fir workbench
|Increasing Distance Moved with a Lever
|Which is better pulley to use?
|Three Lever Classes
|What type of lever is it?
|What is the object lifted by a lever?
|I need the proof of efficiency of machine
Three Lever Classes
Mnemonics to remember order of effort
January 23, 2020
Is there any mnemonics to remember the order of effort , load and force in the three classes?
Hello - India (29331)
Three parts of a lever are: Load, Fulcrum, and Effort. Possible mnemonics to remember the order of effort are:
Class 1: LiFE
Class 2: ELf
Class 3: LEFt
where the small letters are just fillers.
I hope that helps.
Three Lever Classes
Getting good grades
January 9, 2020
is to get GOOD GRADES
juan - USA (29315)
See: Getting Good Grades for more information.
What is efficiency?
July 12, 2019
What is efficiency?
Aeesha - USA (29104)
The efficiency of a machine indicates how well its input energy is converted to useful output energy or work. In other words, efficiency is the output work divided by the input work.
Contact surface in rollers
May 20, 2019
As the friction does not depend upon the surface of contact then how rolling reduces the friction?
Abdur - Pakistan (29046)
If you consider sliding an object across the ground, you can see that using rollers or wheels results in much less friction.
The only friction in using rollers is due to a slight "stickiness" an the contact surface. But this is negligible.
Three Lever Classes
Direction of motion
May 9, 2019
With reference to the explanation given on the second class lever, you said the movement of both load and effort are in the same direction. THIS IS NOT CORRECT. Take an example of a wheelbarrow which in the second class, in it the load (weight) is directed downward while an effort which is applied is directed (acting) upwards, therefore the movements of these forces (load and effort) are opposite.
I'll be glad to get your reaction.
Issa - Tanzania (29029)
Thank you for your observations. With a wheelbarrow, you pull upward on the handles to raise the load.
I updated the images on Three Lever Classes to clarify the directions on the motions for the various lever classes.
Three Lever Classes
Not part of bicycle
April 7, 2019
which simple machine is not a part of the bicycle: pulley, lever, screw, or wedge?
fiaz - Guyana (28992)
You push on the pedals, which is a lever. The bicycle chain forms a pulley. Bicycles have screws to to hold things together. However, I can't think of where a wedge would be used, so a wedge probably is not part of a bicycle.
Simple Machines
Real world example
January 28, 2019
on youtube there is a 94 year old man using a tool called OTLVISE and He moves 300 lbs up stairs by Himself with it... Using a real world example teaches better the use of a simple machine as it uses a lever, wheels and a clamp with offset ergonomic handles.
john - USA (28925)
That sounds like an interesting device. Apparently, it is also used to move pool tables.
Three Lever Classes
Force from pliers
December 11, 2018
When an effort of 50N is applied on a pair of Pliers, it can overcome a load of 250 N. It is given the distance between fulcrum and load is 6cm. Find the length of the Pliers.
Chinmay - India (28875)
Increasing Force with a Lever gives the equation FO/FI = dI/dO.
In your problem, FI = 50 N, FO = 250 N, and dO = 6 cm. Thus dI = (6 * 250)/50 = 30 cm.
The total length of the pliers is 30 + 6 = 36 cm.
Three Lever Classes
Property in lever classes
October 7, 2018
What is the peculiar property does the effort has in all class levers
Hamis - Tanzania (28740)
It is the distance from the fulcrum.
Output work
June 19, 2018
In a machine a load of 3000N is lifted by 500N effort if the load travels a distance of 2m & effort travels a distance of 16m calculate
Ma, VR input work output work & efficiency
Krishtina - Nepal (28591)
There are three types of mechanical advantage: Distance, Force, and Speed. See Mechanical Advantage.
Force MA would be 3000/500 = 6.
Work is force x distance moved. Input work = 3000N x 2m.
If there are no losses due to friction, Efficiency = output work/input work.
I hope that helps.
Increasing Distance Moved with a Lever
Output distance fir workbench
May 27, 2018
As a preamble, I'm in the process of building a wood shop workbench with hidden tools. (router, table saw, planner) i.e. when I press a button my tools rise up out of the bench. I've experimented with scissor lifts and winches, but now I'm liking your idea of using a Class 3 lever powered by a linear actuator.
Now to my question: if DO/DI = do/di, I get DO = (do/di)xDI. Plugging in some numbers using do =67, di =20 and DI =52, I get DO = 174.2. My confusion is, in a class 3 lever, how can DO be significantly greater than do?
Thank you,
John M Hine, MD
John - USA (28566)
You are really looking at having a mechanical advantage, where the output distance (DO) is much greater than the distance of the output to the fulcrum (do). See Distance Mechanical Advantage for more information.
Off hand, I would think a screw configuration might work better than an lever.
Best wishes for success in makig your workbench. Let me know how things turn out.
Three Lever Classes
Which is better pulley to use?
April 20, 2018
Dear Ron,
I was reading a lot about the 3 classes levers, and must say that the explanation in your website was the most clear and easy to understand - thank you for this! (the example also really helped).
I have question regard the efficiency of a machine which utilize class 1 lever vs. machine which utilize class 3 lever. which one is better?
For example:
Case 1 (class 1 lever):
I have a long board, where a fulcrum is located in the middle in away that it divides the board into 2 parts of even length on both sides (in other words: a seesaw). Effort arm length = load arm length.
There is a load = X, and Effort= Y.
In such case, I push with effort X on one side, and the load Y will go up on the other side.
Case 2 (class 3 lever):
I have long board based on a fulcrum with a bearing on one side, and I pull the load up (maybe with a small cable in the end)
There is a load = X, and Effort= Y.
Effort arm length = load arm length.
In which case it will be easier to lift the load X up, assuming I would like to reach the same height in both cases?
Thank you!
Al - USA (28532)
I'm glad the material was useful to you.
Machine efficiency concerns losses due to friction, heat, etc. In the case of a lever, there is very little friction, so its efficiency should be 100%.
Usually, it is easier to push down on a lever, because you can use gravity to help you. However, pulling up on the load with a cable or even using a pulley could work better for you.
I hope that helps.
What type of lever is it?
March 20, 2018
I scoop hockey ball which lever applied
I hit six in cricket which lever apply
Dinesh - India (28478)
Look at where the effort force is applied, where the pivot point is, and where the load or output is to determine the type of lever. See Three Lever Classes for more information.
What is the object lifted by a lever?
March 5, 2018
The object to be lifted by a lever is called...???
Pradip - India (28467)
The object lifted by a lever is usually called the load.
I need the proof of efficiency of machine
February 24, 2018
I need the proof of efficiency of machine
Chibueze - Nigeria (28454)
The efficiency of a machine depends much on reducing losses due to friction.
See Efficiency of Machines for more information.
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