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In order to identify promising dividend candidates for further research, I follow a multi-dimensional approach. At least once per month, I run my dividend entry criteria screen on the dividend champions list in order to uncover attractively valued securities. I also review my portfolio, in order to determine whether I should initiate a position in a new stock or I should add to an existing position. Another method I use is to look at the weekly list of dividend increases, in order to identify up and coming dividend achiever, and also to monitor the dividend increases for my existing positions.
I identified the following dividend increases over the past week, which I found interesting.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) operates as a home improvement retailer. It offers products for maintenance, repair, remodeling, and home decorating. The company managed to increase dividends by 12.50% to 18 cents/share. This dividend king has managed to boost distributions for 51 consecutive years. While earnings per share have not grown above the high set in 2007, I believe that the company's best days are ahead in the future. Lowe's will benefit from the long-term recovery in the US housing sector, as well as expanding its presence domestically and internationally. The stock is not cheap right now at 23 time earnings and an yield of 1.70%, but it is a very good long-term hold. Check my analysis of Lowe's.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) engages in the contract drilling of oil and gas wells. The company raised its quarterly distributions by 233% to 50 cents/share. This dividend champion has rewarded its shareholders with growing distributions for 41 consecutive years. The company also hiked dividends back in late 2012 from 7 to 15 cents/share.
Company Chairman and CEO, Hans Helmerich commented, "We are pleased to be in position to deliver a meaningful level of yield to our shareholders while retaining a strong ability to continue to pursue growth opportunities."
High double or triple digit dividend growth rates are more of one-time events, rather than the norm in future dividend increases for companies. I have found that companies that increase dividends at a double or triple digit rates indicate a policy shift that is friendly for investors. In addition, their willingness to distribute more to investors shows confidence in the underlying business prospects over the next three to five years. When I look at situations where companies decided to boost their payout ratio, and increased dividends significantly, shareholders were much better off going forward. This includes increases in earnings, dividends and also total returns.
For example, since V.F. Corp (VFC) increased quarterly dividends from 29 to 55 cents/share in 2006, dividends are up 58% to 87 cents/share. Earnings per share are up from $4.72 in 2006 to 49.70 in 2012, while the stock price is up by 205% to $187/share.
In the case of Helmerich & Payne, the company always had a very low dividend payout ratio, because the number of drilling units in the industry in the US and around the world fluctuates a lot. However, they still managed to build the long history of dividend hikes. This dividend champion has raised distributions for 42 years in a row. If earnings continue growing, and the company starts to meaningfully increase distributions over time in the high single digits, shareholders will be well compensated for the risks they are taking. The stock looks cheap at 11.20 times earnings and yields 3.10%. I would need to look into it, analyze further over the coming few weeks.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) develops and operates the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurant and retail concept in the United States. The company raised its quarterly distributions by 50% to 75 cents/share. This dividend achiever has raised distributions for 11 years ina row.
Ever since last year, when on April 26, 2012 Cracker Barrel increased quarterly dividends from 25 to 40 cents/share; the stock has been on a tear. The company has essentially tripled the dividend, and the stock has gone by 70%. Earnings per share have increased from $3.61 in 2011 to an expected range of $4.75 – $4.85 in 2013. Currently, the stock is fully valued at 20.80 times earnings and an yield of 3.10%.
At the end of the day, dividend growth investors need not only look at dividend yields but also the underlying earnings growth that fuels those distributions. If a company that has maintained a low payout ratio all of a sudden determines to share a greater portion of its already growing earnings stream, this unlocks a lot of value for shareholders and makes the asset even more appealing.
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- Squeezer said...
Have you looked at Realty Income Corp (O) lately? They had a fairly large correction within the past couple of weeks.
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- Dividend Growth Investor said...
I almost yields 5% now. I sold a put at expires in a few months, so let's hope I get assigned to it. If not, I would earn some premiums in the process.
I do expect some large expenses going forward over the next 2- 3 months, which is why I might refrain from much in stock purchases through there. - June 11, 2013 at 3:53 PM
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Mary E. Labor of Fellowship Manor, Grove City, formerly of North Liberty Road, Pine Township, passed away at 4:53 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Grove City Medical Center, Pine Township, after an 11-month illness. She was 84.
Mrs. Labor was born Jan. 31, 1928, in Harrisville to Carl Ferguson and Clementina Eaton Ferguson.
She was a graduate of Harrisville High School class of 1946.
Mary retired in 1990 from SATEC, Grove City, where she was employed for 20 years. Formerly she worked at the former Dad's Restaurant and the Ash Shoe Store, both Grove City.
She was a member of Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City.
Mary was a caring person and a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Her husband, Guy P. Labor, whom she married May 2, 1953, died Jan. 16, 2002.
Surviving are: three daughters, Pamela K. Weaver and her husband Jeff, South Riding, Va.; Brenda J. Collar and her husband Robert E., Hilton Head, S.C.; and Guyla A. Porterfield and her husband Brian H., Hermitage; seven grandchildren, Kaitlin and Michael Weaver; Justin and Bobby Collar; Matthew Dumbroski; and Nikki and Tyler Armstrong; four great-grandchildren, Owen and Isabella Dumbroski; and Ben and Jackson Collar; two sisters, Opal Difilippo, Tampa, Fla.; and Edna Nulph, Grove City; and two brothers, Albert Ferguson and his wife Scottie, Lititz, Pa.; and Raymond Ferguson and his wife Janet, Mercer.
Besides her husband, Mary was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Mildred Wall, Mona Bollinger and Lois Ferguson; and three brothers, R. Clair Ferguson, Lester Ferguson and William Braden Ferguson.
Calling hours were Thursday (12-20-12) in Cunningham Funeral Home Inc., Grove City.
Mass of Christian burial was Friday (12-21-12) in Church of the Beloved Disciple, Pine Township, with the Rev. Michael P. Allison, pastor, as celebrant.
Interment in Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Pine Township.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3208 B Wilmington Road, Box 5037, New Castle, PA 16105.
Published Dec. 22, 2012 in Allied News. Pick up a copy at 201A Erie St., Grove City.
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She received a bachelor"s degree from Waynesburg College in 1949.
She and her husband, John Tallerico, Jr. were married in 1947, while they were students at Waynesburg.
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She was an avid reader and a collector of bells and thimbles. For many years, she participated in various church groups and functions, both in Pittsburgh and Grove City. After her mother died, she continued the tradition of making cinnamon buns for her family.
Surviving are: her daughters, Betty L. Tallerico, Grove City; and Marsha C. Tallerico, Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Sally Bernard Kerfoot, Cleveland, Ohio; and Olive Pauza, wife of Charles, in California; a brother, Samuel Hollis, husband of Donna, Kernersville, N.C.; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
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Four teams you should want to see in your team's section of the bracket
Jeff Eisenberg at The Dagger53 mins agoWhen CBS unveils the NCAA tournament bracket on Sunday, every coach will respond by describing his team's opening-round opponent as though they were 1996 Kentucky or 1976 Indiana.
Don't believe them if they draw one of the teams below.
A look at four struggling or injury-riddled teams that are limping into the NCAA tournament and should be favorable draws for whoever gets them.
After crumbling at San Diego State, New Mexico eager for high-stakes rematch
Jeff Eisenberg at The Dagger12 hrs agoLAS VEGAS --- Hugh Greenwood had just finished explaining why New Mexico had been hoping to get a third crack at San Diego State all week when his coach interjected.
"Hugh that was really good," Craig Neal told his junior guard. "You've just got to be careful about being real honest about things."
Yes, now that New Mexico has defeated Boise State 73-70 in the Mountain West semifinals, it's OK for the Lobos to admit the obvious. As much as they tried to keep their focus on Fresno State and Boise State this week, they're thrilled to get the chance to redeem themselves for blowing a 16-point lead with 11 minutes to go last Saturday at Viejas Arena with the regular season league title at stake.
"It's been in the back of our minds since that game," Greenwood said. "We've always taken it one step at a time, one game at a time. We took care of Fresno, took care of Boise. Now we want a rematch. The city of Albuquerque wants a rematch. We're definitely looking forward to the challenge."
Bubble breakdown: SEC in jeopardy of receiving only three bids once again
Jeff Eisenberg at Yahoo Sports20 hrs agoEager to improve on his league's disappointing 2012-13 season in which it only produced three NCAA tournament bids, SEC commissioner Mike Slive confronted the problem head on.
He hired former NCAA tournament guru Greg Shaheen to advise the league's coaches on their non-conference schedules and asked that every team submit its non-league slate to the conference for guidance and approval.
Slive's plan is smart in the long run, but it apparently is going to take more than stronger schedules to improve whatever ails SEC basketball. One year later, the league looks likely to get only three NCAA tournament bids again, an embarrassing total for a 14-team power conference.
Top-ranked Florida of course is a lock, as is Kentucky. And bubble team Tennessee moved closer to joining the Gators and Wildcats in the field on Friday by taking out South Carolina to set up an intriguing SEC semifinal matchup with Florida.
Aside from that, however, the outlook is pretty bleak.
Five compelling NCAA tourney matchups the committee should consider making
Jeff Eisenberg at Yahoo Sports22 hrs agoEven though the selection committee insists it doesn't assemble the bracket with an eye on creating must-see matchups, there has been plenty of evidence to the contrary over the years.
How many times has a coach faced his former school soon after leaving? And how many times have two programs met in a rematch of a previous epic NCAA tournament game?
If the selection committee has an eye on making some compelling matchups this season, there are plenty of realistic options. A look at five I'd love to see when the pairings are unveiled Sunday evening:
St. Bonaventure buzzer beater sends Saint Louis limping into NCAA tournament
Jeff Eisenberg at Yahoo Sports1 day agoFour weeks after cracking the top 10 for the first time in nearly five decades, Saint Louis no longer looks like a threat to make a deep March run.
The top-seeded Billikens lost for the fourth time in five games on Friday, surrendering a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to St. Bonaventure's Jordan Gathers and crashing out of the Atlantic 10 tournament with a 74-71 quarterfinal loss.
St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt asked guard Charlon Kloof to attack the rim on the final possession, but he ran into a wall of Billikens defenders as he drove right. Instead Kloof shrewdly kicked back to Gathers spotted up behind a screen at the top of the key and the junior guard buried the game winner as time expired to spark a wild celebration from the victorious Bonnies.
Jordan Adams helps UCLA get revenge against Oregon after sitting out last year
Jeff Eisenberg at Yahoo Sports1 day agoLAS VEGAS --- Midway through the second half of his team's 82-63 Pac-12 quarterfinal victory over Oregon, UCLA guard Jordan Adams walked to the end of the bench, called over a trainer and pointed to his legs.
Déjà vu? Another season-altering injury at the Pac-12 tournament?
"Nope, just a cramp," Adams said with a chuckle.
UCLA is glad Adams survived intact because he was one of the keys to one of the Bruins' most impressive victories. The 6-foot-5 sophomore scored a team-high 15 points, grabbed five rebounds and nabbed three steals as the second-seeded Bruins broke open a tight game after halftime and advanced to a semifinal matchup against either Stanford or Arizona State.
Just being on the MGM Garden Arena floor against Oregon was a relief for Adams after what he endured this time last season. One night after scoring 24 points in a Pac-12 semifinal victory over Arizona but breaking his foot on the final play of the game, Adams helplessly sat on the bench with a cast on his foot as Oregon toppled UCLA 78-69 in the title game.
Cal's fading at-large hopes may have flatlined with loss to Colorado
Jeff Eisenberg at Yahoo Sports1 day agoLAS VEGAS — At the end of a crushing Pac-12 quarterfinal loss in a game his team probably had to win, Cal coach Mike Montgomery tried to insist the Bears still had hope of hearing their name during Sunday's selection show.
Judging from their body language, however, not even his players believed it.
Senior guard Justin Cobbs sat at the far end of the podium with his chin resting in his hands and his eyes red from crying after the fourth-seeded Bears lost 59-56 to fifth-seeded Colorado on Thursday. Sophomore guard Tyrone Wallace sat alongside Cobbs, head down, eyes locked on the ground and a somber expression on his face.
The only one willing to make even a halfhearted case for the Bears was Montgomery, who insisted neither he nor the pundits who suggested Cal needed a win Thursday have any idea where the team actually stands. Only the selection committee, Montgomery said, can decide whether Cal's 19-13 record merits inclusion in the NCAA tournament.
Wake Forest fans commemorate end of the season with another anti-Bzdelik billboard
Jeff Eisenberg at The Dagger1 day agoThe only people in Winston-Salem who will be disappointed if Wake Forest fires Jeff Bzdelik are those who sell ad space on billboards.
Bzdelik's rocky four-year tenure has probably single-handledly paid for some of their kids' college education.
Wake Forest fans erected yet another billboard to show their displeasure with Bzdelik in advance of Thursday's 84-55 loss to fifth-seeded Pittsburgh on day two of the ACC tournament. This one read "We're Waiting ... Fire Jeff Bzdelik" with the hashtags "#buzzout" and "#wellmanout" written beneath.
It may not be a long wait for Wake Forest fans considering the way Bzdelik's fourth season finished.
This was the year Wake Forest athletic director Ron Wellman believed Bzdelik would break through after a dismal first three seasons in which he rebuilt the character of the program but went 34-60 overall and 11-42 in conference play. Instead the Demon Deacons dropped 10 of their last 13 games to finish 17-16 overall and tied for third-to-last in the 15-team ACC.
How the birth of the selection show helped make Selection Sunday into an event
Jeff Eisenberg at The Dagger2 days agoBefore America's infatuation with March Madness fully blossomed, former Michigan coach Bill Frieder remembers a simpler Selection Sunday.
A member of the selection committee would call the athletic directors of every NCAA tournament team to inform them their school made the field and provide details on their site and draw. Announcer Dick Enberg would often hastily reveal the four No. 1 seeds at the end of NBC's final regular season broadcast the Sunday before the NCAA tournament began, but the most of the public didn't see the entire bracket until it appeared in the newspaper the following morning.
"There wasn't the same commotion and you certainly didn't have Bracketology or anything like that," Frieder said with a chuckle. "You would just wait until that day, you'd get a phone call and then it would get published the next morning by the Associated Press or something. It was just kind of a routine thing back then. Like going home and checking a score."
Johnny Dawkins insists he feels no pressure despite mandate to land NCAA bid
Jeff Eisenberg at The Dagger2 days agoLAS VEGAS --- As his assistant coaches stamped their feet, winced or screamed in frustration whenever Stanford made a miscue Wednedsay night, Johnny Dawkins remained mostly calm.
Not even after forward John Gage mistakenly thought he had a teammate in the corner and swung the ball into the first row of seats did Dawkins allow a hint of a grimace to wash over his face.
Dawkins' composure was remarkable considering what was at stake for him during Stanford's 74-63 Pac-12 tournament victory over Washington State. Questions about Dawkins' job security surely would have arisen with a loss considering his streak of five straight seasons without an NCAA bid, the Cardinal's tenuous position on the bubble and the high bar athletic director Bernard Muir set for the program this season.


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Calvin Ray Bright, 64, of Riceville, passed away on Friday morning, Jan. 11, 2013, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.
A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was a son of the late Leonard and Dollie Elkins Bright, and was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene Bright and Harrison Bright on July 9, 2012; two brothers-in-law, Gary \"Sut\" Roberts and Nelson Lowe; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Margaret Sullivan. He was a well-known carpenter and an avid bird hunter and dog trainer. He was a member of Mount Harmony Baptist Church in Riceville.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Carolyn Sullivan Bright of Riceville; one daughter, Amy Hutsell of Riceville; one son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Dawn Bright of Cleveland; three grandchildren, Ryan and Hannah Bright and Sean Hutsell; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Maggie Roberts of Athens, Linda and Ross Morrow of Riceville, Dean Lowe of Riceville, and Virginia and Earl Roberts of Decatur; one brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Teresa Bright of Athens; three sisters-in-law, Opal Bright of Riceville, Phyllis Woody and her husband, Sonny, of Riceville, and Donna Fox and her husband, Gerald, of Cleveland; and one brother-in-law, Steve Sullivan of Cleveland.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Garry King and Rev. Jimmy Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Woody, Chris Woody, Ray Webb, Stacey Kinsley, Russell Mahery, Larry Moses, Claude Womac and Buddie Cummings. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Jones, Charlie Brown, Chuck Lovingood and Harold Haun.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the church.
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Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Calvin Bright.


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Savor: 100 Years at the West Side Market
We take a look at the oldest indoor-outdoor market in Cleveland - the West Side Market. It's origins date back to 1840, when what would become the "West Side Market" opened across the street from its current location. Cleveland was growing at the beginning of the 20th century, and so was the need for a bigger place to shop. In 1902, the city purchased the site that's now home for the West Side Market, and it opened in 1912. This month kicks off a year-long celebration of the Market's 100th anniversary, and we join in by presenting a preview of "Savor:100 Years at the West Side Market," a new documentary produced by our partners, The Plain Dealer.
Avenue Q at Cain Park, Cleveland Heights
Next week kicks off the 2012 season of one of the nation's oldest municipally owned parks dedicated to the arts - Cain Park, located in Cleveland Heights. The season gets underway with the production of Avenue Q, the Sesame Street-inspired musical that not only calls for the cast members to sing, dance and act, but challenges them not to put the spotlight on themselves, but on the real stars of the show - the "muppets."
Creative Voices Art Summit
Last month, Cleveland State University hosted its annual Creative Voices Summit right here in our Westfield Insurance Studio Theater. It was a freewheeling conversation about the nature of imagination and creativity, moderated by former chair of the NEA, John Frohnmayer. The panelists included Neuroscientist and pianist, Dr. Larry Sherman; Dr. Janna Levin, a theoretical astrophysicist, novelist and visual artist; award-winning Cleveland architect Paul Westlake Jr.; and Cleveland Chef and acclaimed author, Michael Ruhlman. They saw creativity at the heart of innovation, entrepreneurship and scientific breakthroughs.
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Over the past few decades, man has become more aware about what goes inside his body. Now, he consumes healthier food and opts for cleaner drinking water. This is where distilled water comes into the picture. Although, the process of distillation has been used since 200 AD, yet the concept of drinking distilled water on regular basis is relatively new.
Currently, distilled water for drinking is used in areas where regular or tap water is packed with minerals, salts and harmful pathogens. In such a scenario, distilled water drinking is healthier and beneficial as it protects from water-borne diseases and flushes out toxins. The process of distillation uses the scientific technique of evaporation of water and later its condensation, during which minerals and salts are deposited on the distiller while only the water evaporates.
Benefits of drinking distilled water
Distilled drinking water is packed with benefits. Drinking distilled water not only ensures protection from a variety of diseases, it also ensures healthier living. At the same time, distilled water can be used for several other industrial and residential purposes. Some of the drinking distilled water benefits are mentioned below:
- When you are concerned about what kind of food goes inside your body, you should also be concerned about the quality of water that you drink. Distilled water is one of the purest forms of water that can be used for survival. Packed with extraordinary benefits, drinking distilled water ensures that the health of your body's tissues is increased and the immune systems are strengthened.
- Distilled water drinking makes you fitter, makes your skin suppler and allows injuries to heal faster. Thereby, it also provides resistance against diseases.
- Since distilled water is pure and contains least traces of minerals and salts, therefore, it acts like a magnet for your body. When you drink it, it picks up discarded and unusable minerals in your body, dissolves them in itself and then eliminates them.
- Studies suggest that distilled drinking water can be used for elimination of toxins from the body. Since regular or tap water is filled with minerals and salts, hence they are unable to dissolve any other inorganic minerals from your body. But distilled water can filter unusable waste. Consequently, it also allows your body to absorb vitamins and healthier minerals more efficiently.
- People suffering from high blood pressure benefit from the low sodium content of distilled water. It also acts as a blood purifier and ensures that kidneys, liver and colon work more effectively.
- Those who have joint pains or suffer from arthritis, benefit from drinking distilled water. It picks mineral deposits accumulated from the cells in the joints. In fact, drinking distilled water is particularly beneficial for people with cholesterol problems or coronary heart diseases as it can eliminate minerals on artery walls.
- It is known for reducing kidney stones and gallstones.
Side effects of drinking distilled water
Beneficial effects of drinking distilled water are worth appreciating. But at the same time, drinking distilled water might also be bad for you, especially if taken in large quantities. There are several side effects of drinking distilled water. Some of them are mentioned below:
- Since distilled water is devoid of minerals, hence it has a bland or flat taste. It is true that carbon filters, which are now used in the filtration of water, impart a better taste than traditional water distillers, yet the taste difference is quite noticeable.
- Distilled water is devoid of minerals, even minerals which are beneficial, like calcium or magnesium. Reduced level of calcium is a major side effect of drinking distilled water. This can hurt your teeth in long run as you might not get sufficient fluoride to keep them healthy.
- Distilled water has another side effect that it leaches on minerals. Since it is too pure, hence it dissolves minerals from your own body. Although, this is partly good as it may take up unused, inorganic minerals, but it can also leach on good minerals, increase body acidity and may lead to mineral deficiencies.
These side effects of drinking distilled water can be resolved if the water that is distilled can be replenished with healthier minerals. Several contemporary water distillers initially filter water to throw any minerals like lead and pesticides, but they further replenish it with minerals like magnesium and calcium. Therefore, you are assured of healthy, tastier water that provides protection against a number of ailments.


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The basic operation of a compressive sensing camera is relatively simple. Light from an object is focused by a lens onto a digital micromirror device (DMD). A DMD is an array of tiny mirrors that can be tilted ±10-12º, from "on" to "off" positions [4]. In the "on" state, these mirrors reflect light from the object to a secondary lens, which focuses this light to the sensor. Data from this sensor is sent to a signal processing unit, which manipulates data points to construct an image of the original object. To generate a set of useful data points for image reconstruction, the mirrors of the DMD are flipped into a series of random configurations, in each of which approximately half of the mirrors are in their on position.
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- Keep finger off trigger until ready to shoot.
- Keep the gun unloaded and action open until ready to shoot.
- No loaded firearms are to be handled off the firing line, EVER. Keep actions open when not in use.
- All firearms will come into the store UNLOADED (chambers and magazines) and cased.
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- Controlled rapid fire is allowed, but all shots must be on target.
- Be cautious with misfires: Hangfires may go off several seconds late. Squib loads (very under-powered) may leave a bullet stuck in the barrel.
- Do not reach past the firing line. Ask for assistance.
- When the alarm bell sounds, or the command "Cease Fire!" is given, STOP SHOOTING!
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- Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
- The Panasonic DMC-ZS20 follows up and improves upon last year's dud, the DMC-ZS10.
Panasonic DMC-ZS20 Digital Camera Review
The major change in design from the ZS10 last year to this year's DMC-ZS20 is the addition of a smooth rubberized material that now covers the large part of the front protrusion. This provides considerably greater grip for the user to hold onto, though the material doesn't provide much in the way of friction. It's ultimately more comfortable to hold, with the shape of the grip remaining largely unchanged. The back of the camera features a small section of raised dots in the body of the camera, providing just enough purchase that you feel secure when shooting the camera with a single hand.
The buttons on the ZS20 have remained almost completely unchanged from the previous model, which is both a gift and a curse. The keys each give off a nice, audible click sound when depressed indicating that they've been engaged. The rear four-way control pad has had slight indentations applied to the four corners, better separating four possible directions you can push on.
The major disappointment is the return of etched labels on the keys themselves, as they are nearly impossible to read except in very specific light. This leads to plenty of mistaken key presses and time spent staring at the back of your camera rather than taking photos. Altogether the camera handles quite well for a compact body, though you'll definitely want to use two hands and stabilize the camera against something solid whenever utilizing the full effect of the 20x optical zoom range.
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The ZS20, despite having a 3-inch touchscreen LCD panel, does not require the user to use anything but the physical hardware keys on the camera itself. There aren't a great deal of these keys, as Panasonic has elected to keep things simple as they did on the ZS10, with just a shooting/playback mode switch, four-way control panel, center OK button, and menu, display, and exposure buttons rounding out the back panel of the camera. The top plate of the camera is similarly unchanged, with just a mode dial, shutter release/zoom toggle, power switch, and dedicated video record button.
The keys themselves offer a very nice response, with an easy-to-detect click sensation indicating they've been activated. The keys are spaced out appropriately, and each has a slightly different shape so you can easily differentiate between them. The lack of clear labelling on the rear control panel is a bit of a nightmare when you want to make adjustments in a dark setting, because their etched-in symbols are impossible to read without proper lighting. Despite this, the camera is quite simple to use in many situations, but you'll want to familiarize yourself with the control layout quickly, or else you may miss a crucial moment squinting closely at the back of your camera.
The rear display on the ZS20 is a 3-inch touchscreen LCD, with a resolution of 460k dots. The screen is as responsive as we saw on the ZS10, which was the same size and resolution. The LCD has an auto power function, but can be adjusted by the user depending on conditions. It features an anti-reflective coating, but we didn't notice it to be any easier to read in direct sunlight than similar screens from Canon's travel zoom model, the SX230 HS.
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The Five Things You Shouldn't Have Missed This Week: Friday, April 19, 2013
Dove's "Real Beauty Sketches" Will Make You Think - Mamamia
Ask CT Food: Snap an Instagram pic, tag, receive an recipe - via PR Examples
Kids Company uses Vine to ask for help to make neglect stop - via The Drum
Kmart's 'Ship My Pants' Commercial is Going Viral - via TIME
Microsoft Brings Wi-Fi Enabled Benches To The Park - via Creativity Online
Brands and April Fools' Day 2013
April 1st also known as April Fools' Day has, in the past, had people on their toes wondering if they'll run into any pranks. Then a funny thing happened. Brands started to put on their own pranks and jokes. In fact, Google's yearly pranks have become something to look forward to.
Why would a brand want to play a joke on their customers though? There might be a few reasons. One of the most important reasons is the potential press coverage the brand may receive. The right story at the right time can get your brand front and center in from of very large audiences. Then there's the engagement factor. With the rise of social media, it's become more and more important to connect with customers and fans. Pranks or jokes allow the brand to create humorous content that can have a much higher "viral" factor than brand content might normally have. It can also help to humanize the brand and show a lighter tone.
Of course, some people are bound to take the brand jokes as serious news. Fans of Scope's Bacon Mouthwash voiced their displeasure when they found out it wasn't real and that the prank actually began prior to April 1st. Even Google, whose jokes tend to be popular, faced some backlash over the "shutting down YouTube" prank, from users angry over their actual shuttering of Google Reader. So while an April Fools' joke can be beneficial, you have to know your audience and make sure the jokes don't touch on sensitive subjects.
Below is just a sampling our how brands "pranked" the public this year (even the White House got involved).
1) Scope's New Bacon Mouthwash
2) Vowel-less Twttr; Vowels For Twitter Plan To Cost $5/month
3) Seamless Offers Deluxe Delivery By Models
4) US Army (Grumpy) Cat Recruitment
5) Virgin Air Announces A Glass Bottomed Plane
7) Sony Animalia Tech For Pets
8) The White House's Special Message by Kid President Not The President
9) Lunch Meat DVD Kiosks From Redbox
10) Sour Patch Kids Candy Launches Shower Patch Kids Body Wash
101 Series: What is Native Advertising?
There's been a lot of chatter among marketing/communications pros in recent months involving a new buzzword for a relatively old phenomenon: Native Advertising. There's a good chance you've come across this digital marketing tactic while reading your favorite blog and if done correctly, hopefully you didn't realize that it was in fact an advertisement.
In a nutshell, native advertising is when brands pay for sponsored content on a blog. The placement takes on the look and feel of an editorial post yet it's paid advertising. Many insiders including PRNewser's Patrick Coffee will tell you that traditional paid media, such as banner ads are on their way out and native advertising is taking on a greater role in brands' marketing campaigns. Not only does native advertising provide greater opportunities for brands to share in-depth content with online audiences, but it also allows publications to have more control over the advertising they feature as many write the copy with approval from the advertiser.
Buzzfeed is an excellent example of a website utilizing native advertising. Scroll down on their feed on any given day and if you look closely you'll see posts highlighted with an unique background, noting that it's "Presented By a Featured Partner." Many brands are taking advantage and using native advertising on the popular site to share a message connected with their product or service such as the recent post, 14 Reasons Why You Should Be Afraid Of The Dark presented by the SyFy network.
Native advertising is not an entirely new concept. Marketers have long-since paid for sponsored content in traditional print publications better known as advertorials, however now this strategy is moving online, yet another indication that marketers are continuing to infiltrate the digital landscape.
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The Big Money of the Big Game
Each year the Super Bowl is one of the most watched television events in the world. There's millions of eyes on the game, and millions upon millions of dollars behind it and tied to it. A Super Bowl ad has now become the most expensive 30 seconds on TV, at more than $3.4million per spot.
There's more to take into consideration than simply the cost of the ads though. A recent survey by Lab42 revealed the following:
- 39% of people prefer the ads over the actual game (one of the reasons we created Big Game Advertising Bingo)
- 64% said that more than half their game related conversations the next day revolve around the commercials
- 69% have re-watched a Super Bowl commercial online
- 72% believe the game commercials are funnier than "regular" commercials, while 57% consider them more creative, and 21% say they're memorable
Clearly, there's a lot expected of the ads, and the benefits extend both before and beyond the game. Toyota's "Wish Granted" commercial starring Kaley Cuoco has garnered over 10.6 million views before the game, with many others reaching millions of views as well. Advertisers can also expect a 20% increase in web traffic as well.
Influence extends well beyond ads during the game. Some restaurants and bars are seeing an increase in foot traffic and orders. And the food people by for parties? Figures from 2012 show that 16 million chicken wings were sold during the game, as was 4 million pizzas (not counting frozen pizzas), while spending over $10billion on beer. Dominos pizza drivers alone will drive over 4 million miles on Super Bowl Sunday (revenue for transportation, fuel, etc.).
Advertising, food, and beverage categories are still only a small piece of the pie. There's events, the hospitality industry for the host cities, and apparel and merchandise sales for the teams, which affects the retail industry. And of course there's the teams themselves. Any way you look at it, the "big game" is big money, affecting in ways you might not even have noticed. So, how's does the big game affect you?
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There's a bigger game at stake during the Big Game on Sunday. The advertising game. With sponsors spending billions of dollars pre, post and during the game and consumers wondering what outlandish entertainment the branding game has in store. And now, statistics are proving what we've always known to be true.
39% of people prefer the advertising to the Super Bowl game. Of those, 64% said they talk about the ads the next day.
At Halo, we play ad games every day but this one's for you to play.
How To Play BIG GAME ADVERTISING BINGO.
1. Print out the Bingo-style game boards where numbers are replaced by the advertisers (and in some cases, potential advertisements). The center square, the Halo logo, is played as a free space. Share them with your friends, and you're ready to play.
2. When one of the ads on your board is televised before, during or after the game, cross it off.
3. The first person to get five in a row (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal) wins.
Of course, you're welcome to create your own unique ways to play.
WARNING: This may prevent more conventional use of commercial breaks for eating, calling home or relieving oneself.
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2013 Is The Year To Double Down On Your Marketing
Creating a winning marketing strategy for recession is no more or less creative than marketing in an economic boom. No doubt, many brands will struggle to survive but for some it's an opportunity to thrive and the absolute right decision will be to get aggressive. After an analysis of competitive strategy and client mindset, that's the decision I've made for The Halo Group. We're an independent branding and marketing organization that's well positioned for growth. The demands that a tight economy will put on marketers make us a better choice than many, much larger competitors. We're doubling down.
Discount retailers, eBay and Subway's $5 Dollar Foot Long promotion are some obvious winners in an economic downturn. But with some creative thinking there are also opportunities for brands that have lived in the shadows of category giants.
Not everyone will feel the same impact of a recession, but whether immobilized by fear or even a sense of guilt, consumers may become more open minded in their search for more practical, affordable solutions. They'll need permission to indulge in that luxury purchase. Brands, old and new that position themselves as a "smart splurge" have an opportunity to win. As an example, that's the position Liebherr, a German newcomer to the US luxury appliance market has taken in their battle against category giants Sub-Zero and Viking, who are entrenched in consumers' minds. Liebherr products are continuously hailed as technically superior offerings at a lower price point but until now, it was not a game-changer. With the combination of more aggressively promoting their new position and a more malleable consumer, they've experienced 3rd quarter sales growth in an economy where kitchen renovation has sputtered.
Large banks have leveraged their size to dominate the financial services market. But financial institutions have become the target of mistrust and thought to be, real or perceived, the cause of many economic consumer woes. Consumers have become more financially savvy about banking products and are reevaluating their loyalty. This is time for credit unions, credible lending institutions to step in and compete head to head with larger banks by offering the value and personal financial planning committed to serving and educating their customers.
Rest and relaxation is most certainly a priority in good times as well as bad. Entertainment choices will change with more emphasis on home entertainment or local getaways. Regional entertainment brands can engage consumers once jettisoned for the hot travel destinations of the moment. Perhaps those travel locations could offer special promotions to provide deeper more exciting experiences that they can share with family and friends and establish relationships that endure long after the turnaround.
Of course every brand has unique variables that need to be evaluated but doubling down in 2013 is not a gamble at all. It's an investment in short and long-term brand viability based on smart marketing strategy.
By Linda Passante, CEO, The Halo Group
A version of this post first appeared in Modern Entrepreneur Magazine
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Bob Dylan's Genius Inspires A Sprawling Experiment In Hand-Drawn Type - via Fast Company
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The Guardian and Tumblr will 'live-GIF' first presidential debate - via Poynter
Girl Scouts USA Refreshes Iconic Cookie Box - via Brand Channel
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Create music from muscles with the new interactive ad for Old Spice (featuring Terry Crews) - via CBS
Campbell's Soup releases Warhol special edition cans - via Creative Review
Las Vegas Ads Salute Prince Harry, Denounce the Traitors in His Midst - AdWeek
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Without a doubt, the roles that women have taken on throughout the history of film has evolved dramatically. Film actresses of the Golden Age of Hollywood fought tooth and nail to attain the same respect as their male counterparts. And slowly, over time, we've seen women take on powerful and complex lead roles in blockbusters, comedies, dramas and everything in between, thanks to the work of leading ladies like Hattie McDaniel, Audrey Hepburn and Ava Gardner. Browse through the women who have changed film history.
The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held in 1959, after Walk of Fame recording executives compiled a list of industry leaders who they realized would never get a star on Hollywood Boulevard, but deserved recognition. The group helped found the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and named their award the "Grammy" as a nod to Edison's gramophone. Since then, hundreds of music industry members have received Grammys for their notable accomplishments in the field of music and recording. Here are the many winners of this now-prestigious award.
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City schools celebrated Earth Day by cutting their carbon footprint.
Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott congratulated the top 10 schools in last year's Green Cup Challenge in Lower Manhattan on Monday.
Between November 5 and December 3, 182 school buildings competed to reduce that month's electricity consumption.
The top 10 schools reduced their energy consumption on average by 35 percent.
"That's what we're looking forward to, doing more things like this, more sufficient energy, helping turn out the lights, farming, recycling," said Ruben Suazo, an LPS High School representative. "And as time passes, we, the student government of the school, we want to progress, we want to continue doing this because it's beneficial and we like doing it."
"Today was a special day for my school, LPS, Leadership and Public Service," said Emnannuel Deiys, another LPS High School representative. "My school, I feel proud of my school."
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(3) Golf balls
Just because you're playing golf doesn't mean you can't be thinking about football! The Team Golf NFL Golf Ball - 3 Pack is a great way to show your true colors. The perfect gift for any NFL football fan, these 3 golf balls are officially licensed and printed with official team colors and logos.
About Team Golf Bring your favorite team to the golf course with Team Golf! Team Golf lets you personalize your golf game with officially licensed gear that shows off you're the colors and logo of your favorite sports team. Everything from bags to balls and tees can be embroidered with your favorite mascot or team name. The NFL, NHL, and NCAA are stepping off the field, off the court, and off the ice to join you on the green!
Dimensions & Specifications
Team Golf
3L x 2W x 7H in.
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