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What is considered safe ice?
Source: Don Herman of the Otter Street Fishing Club in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH Unseasonably warm temperatures have eroded ice, causing hazardous travel conditions on Lake Winnebago.
It couldn't have come at a worse time, with thousands of people expected on the frozen pond this weekend for the final days of the sturgeon-spearing season and the Battle on Bago ice fishing contest.
Local ice experts say those venturing out on the ice should use extreme caution.
There are dangerous areas along roads that were plowed on the lake that are now covered with snow, said Don Herman, of the Otter Street Fishing Club in Oshkosh.
He said old sturgeon spearing holes left open and covered with snow are also a travel hazard.
"All the old roads had water sitting on top when the thaw came and the water eventually eroded the ice," he said. "I've been telling people to stay off of Lake Winnebago with cars and trucks unless you know where you are going."
He said snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles are OK to use on the ice, but with caution.
Oshkosh resident Andy Karau knows first hand the dangers of traveling on the Lake Winnebago ice. A pickup truck he and his father were in Sunday broke through what they believe was a fairly large patch of weak ice. They were in the process of hauling a shanty off the ice near Wendt's on the Lake near Van Dyne.
"The original road and a secondary road were in poor condition, so we stayed away from them," Karau said. "There were no cracks or unmarked sturgeon holes that we could see."
The men were able to get out quickly from a passenger window, which Andy had left open for visibility purposes due to the snowstorm. They were about a quarter- to a half-mile from shore when the truck crashed through the ice.
Karau said he and his father, Ray, and a dog were able to get out of the open window immediately. The truck sank once the cab filled with water.
"It was one of the scariest things that I've been through. Everything happened really quickly," Karau said. "There wasn't a lot of time to react and things could have turned out different than they did."
Karau said they are trying to determine when they will be able to get the truck out of the lake.
Herman, who owns Sunk, Dive and Ice Service, said his business has been called to rescue 11 vehicles that have fallen through the ice since last Saturday.
"They were trying to drive on the old road and they're falling in," he said.
For the safety of those attending the Battle on Bago tournament, officials decided to move a large tent from the ice to the parking lot adjacent to Millers Bay in Menominee Park.
"There are concerns about the ice and our main goal is to have a safe and fun event," said Ross Fuller, an organizer and committee member.
Fuller said up to 1,500 people are expected to attend the ice fishing contest.
People who travel onto the ice are encouraged to use discretion and access lakes via foot traffic only.
Tournament officials also decided the contest will be opened to any Wisconsin inland lake.
"Some may be more comfortable with lakes they normally fish on," Fuller said. "If you are going to be out anywhere on the ice, be safe."
Doug Zellmer writes for the Oshkosh Northwestern.


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This route just gets better and better the higher you go! Choose from 3 options to gain the ledge to �start� the climb proper (first bolt is WAY up there�) From the Right: awkwardly climb up the right side of the ledge on chossy edges and bad feet till you can stand up. Easy but very insecure� From the Left: go up the dihedral on the left side of the ledge on ok holds (look for pick/tool-head cam in horizontal crack slightly left). Burl up and onto ledge using side-pulls/broken fins under roof. This start is harder but more secure. Center-direct: Climb small, friable flakes in center of starting block to gain ledge. Being both hard �and- insecure, this start is perhaps the least appealing. There are plans to put in a bolt to make it safe for the left and center starts, but right now this is how it stands.
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TFC Stu Recke
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Single-Vehicle Injury Collision on US 431
Date of News Release: 02/19/2014
Dunmor, KY (Muhlenberg County) - The Kentucky State Police investigated a single-vehicle, injury collision that occurred on US 431, approximately half a mile north of Dunmor, on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at 6:20 a.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Tonia Level, 41, of Russellville, KY, was operating a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier northbound on US 431. As she was traveling northbound, a deer entered the roadway into her path of travel. Ms. Level's vehicle struck the deer. Her vehicle came to rest in the northbound lane.
Ms. Level was transported by a private vehicle to Logan Memorial Hospital for treatment. She was wearing a seatbelt. There were no passengers involved.
Trooper Jerrod Hearld investigated the collision. The Dunmor Volunteer Fire Department and Muhlenberg County EMS assisted at the scene.


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Hunt v. Washington State Apple Advertising Comm'nAnnotate this Case
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U.S. Supreme Court
Hunt v. Washington State Apple Advertising Comm'n, 432 U.S. 333 (1977)
Hunt v. Washington State Apple Advertising Commission
No. 76-63
Argued February 22, 1977
Decided June 20, 1977
Appellee, a statutory agency for the promotion and protection of the Washington State apple industry and composed of 13 state growers and dealers chosen from electoral districts by their fellow growers and dealers, all of whom by mandatory assessments finance appellee's operations, brought this suit challenging the constitutionality of a North Carolina statute requiring that all apples sold or shipped into North Carolina in closed containers be identified by no grade on the containers other than the applicable federal grade or a designation that the apples are not graded. A three-judge District Court granted the requested injunctive and declaratory relief, holding that appellee had standing to challenge the statute, that the $10,000 jurisdictional amount of 28 U.S.C. § 1331 was satisfied, and that the challenged statute unconstitutionally discriminated against commerce insofar as it affected the interstate shipment of Washington apples.
1. Appellee has standing to bring this action in a representational capacity. Pp. 341-345.
(a) An association has standing to bring suit on behalf of its members when (1) its members would otherwise have standing to sue in their own right; (2) the interests it seeks to protect are germane to the organization's purpose; and (3) neither the claim asserted nor the relief requested requires the participation in the lawsuit of each of the individual members. Warth v. Seldin,422 U. S. 490. Pp. 432 U. S. 342-343.
(b) The prerequisites to associational standing described in Warth are clearly present here: (1) At the risk of otherwise losing North Carolina accounts, some Washington apple growers and dealers had (at a per-container cost of 5
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Watching the Titans this year, particularly yesterday in their predictable loss to the Ravens, I found myself less than overwhelmed with Kerry Collins. Serviceable, yes. Good enough to carry the team in a big game? I didn't think so earlier, and yesterday seemed to bear that out. I don't think Kerry had a bad game, so much as he didn't have the weapons to win this one. Once Chris Johnson went to the sidelines, Tennessee just had nothing to beat the Ravens' defense.
Watching the second half, I kept thinking that someone had predicted this, and had offered a solution. Oh yeah, our own PB. http://www.burntorangenation.com/2008/12/21/698862/kerry-collins-vs-vince-you
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Many were surprised when Oklahoma State, the fourth-place team in the Big 12, slipped all the way to the Heart of Dallas Bowl, which had the eighth pick among the conference's bowl-eligible teams.
As a result, the biggest story line headed into their game with a 6-6 Purdue team being lead by an interim coach was whether the Cowboys would be motivated to play on New Year's Day.
That was clearly not an issue for Oklahoma State, who were playing in front of a partisan crowd at the old Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
The Cowboys took advantage of two early Purdue turnovers to jump out to a 28-0 halftime lead before cruising to an easy 58-14 win in a game that was never competitive. For a while, it looked like Oklahoma State might break the record for largest margin of victory in a bowl game (56 points), but the Boilermakers were able to get some points on the board in the second half.
To their credit, Purdue never stopped fighting, but the talent disparity was just too much for the Boilermakers to overcome.
Box Score Hero: Oklahoma State QB Clint Chelf, the Cowboys' third-stringer when the season began, was nearly perfect on New Year's Day. He completed 17-of-22 passes for 197 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions.
Rankings Ramifications: Oklahoma State was in the others receiving votes category at the end of the regular season, and with an 8-5 record and an eye-popping margin of victory in their bowl game, the Cowboys might be able to sneak back into the top 25.
But Did They Cover? Oklahoma State was favored by 17 points and easily covered the spread.
For More On This Game: Check out Cowboys Ride For Free for more on Oklahoma State, while Hammer and Rails has you covered for all things Purdue.


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Top 5 Reasons to Custom Vehicle Wrap
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Set Your Business Apart with Custom Signage
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Custom signage is an excellent way for a business to gain competitive advantage while providing an attractive visual platform that is viewed by thousands. There are many different types of custom signs, all of which can be implemented to help your business succeed. From personalized indoor and outdoor signage to mobile marketing with vehicle wraps, custom signs open up a world of opportunities to market your brand to the public. If you are looking to distinguish yourself from your competitors, then custom signs can help you do so in a variety of ways.
The first impact that custom signs have is that they make your business stand out in the eyes of passers-by. Attractive and well-designed custom signage can attract new customers to your business without even knowing what you sell. Standard signage, on the other hand, can detract potential customers from entering your store without even giving it a chance. First impressions are so powerful that a great custom sign can be the difference between a loyal customer and a missed opportunity. Many fledgling businesses make the mistake of overlooking this critical aspect of marketing. Don't allow this to happen to your business. While all of your competitors are neatly sealed inside the box, you can break out of it with custom signage.
Another way that custom signs can set your business apart from others is that, if used strategically, they can help you establish your band. If you have a potentially iconic logo, it should be paired with an equally impressive sign to maximize its effect. A custom sign builder can fabricate signage in an array of materials and to your exact specifications, allowing the sign to complement your logo, rather than hold it back. Aside from the obvious advantage of drawing eyeballs to your business, custom signage can even become an integral part of your brand as customers begin to associate your business with the visual attractiveness
The impact of your marketing will be greater if you use a multipronged approach by combining different types of signage to present a well-rounded message to your customers. For example, your outdoor sign is the one that customers will see first. This sign does not exist to sell your products; it exists to sell your brand to the public. It is for this reason that your outdoor sign needs to be attractive and inviting, beckoning customers to flock in from the streets like moths to a light bulb. This is merely the first step.
Once your customers are inside your establishment, the goal is no longer to draw them in, but to keep them interested and informed. If the first sign is what made them come, then the second sign should be what makes them stay. For instance, if you own a retail establishment, the second sign that a customer may see would be on the window or on a display near the entrance. What you put on this sign could determine whether your customer is there for a short one-time visit, or the first visit of many. Nothing draws customers in like a good deal, so with these signs you should advertise any sale or special that may be going on. Like with outdoor signs, a custom touch can go a long way with keeping a customer's attention with indoor signage. Depending on your business type, floor decals can be a great way to communicate with your customers. If that wouldn't work for your business, then custom window signs or decals can also effectively communicate sales to your customers.
The last component of in-store signage is informational signs that should be used to explain product benefits to the customers in a concise, easy to understand manner. It is important not to get too wordy with these signs, as it is easy to lose a customer's attention. On the other hand, you must provide enough information to allow the customer to make an informed purchase. Again, a custom touch will help your customers stay engaged and entertained.
There are other modern marketing techniques that can be used in conjunction with traditional signage, like vehicle wraps and traveling billboards. If used appropriately and tastefully, they can reinforce your brand in a fun and exciting way. When considering your business's marketing, it is critically important to make sure that the different phases of your custom signage are in sync with each other visually and with the overall message that you want your business to convey. If executed properly, custom signage will be a valuable asset to your business for years to come.
How to Make Your Business "Pop" with a Custom Trade Show Display
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While finding new methods of marketing and advertising is important to remain up-to-date with the latest trends and technology, sometimes practices that have been around for hundreds of years are still equally as effective. Trade shows are a great way to mingle with hundreds of other reputable businesses who are interested in meeting the same goal as you: attracting new customers. At these exciting events, there are opportunities to network and meet new professionals who could potentially become clients, suppliers, or important distributors. There are also exceptional opportunities to meet potential customers who are looking for the latest and greatest products that can provide them with something unique and different. Preparing for one of these events and designing a booth that sets your company apart from the hundreds of others can easily be done with some simple tips. Here are just some of the many things you can do to make your business "pop" with a custom trade show display.
First, consider your target market and what they are interested in seeing in both your product and your presentation. Chances are you have selected a certain portion of the population as your target for one reason or another. Perhaps they share similar viewpoints regarding the use of your product or maybe you have designed something to make life easy for people who are constantly on-the-go. Whatever it is that sets your product apart from competitors' and is being used to attract potential customers, this is what you want to display. The product alone may not be able to generate the traffic you are hoping to see, but coupled with an exceptional presentation that highlights the product's strengths is a fantastic way to attract the attention of attendees.
Second, practice giving your presentation for lots of people. You may consider practicing for your family, neighbors, or even your boss. While having a memorized presentation stored in your head is one method of preparation, it may backfire if you become nervous or are presented with a question for which you haven't "memorized" an answer. Rather than rattle off a verbose statement about the company or service, consider highlighting some bullet points and then expanding on those when asked questions. Basically, let the person who visits your booth lead the discussion about the product and just be prepared to offer insight and general information.
Third, collaborate with professionals who have proven success of helping customers put together an effective trade show display. There is a reason why they have made a living off of creating custom displays for a variety of businesses. The training and experience these experts have had can give you the confidence that they will be able to design a unique trade show display that accurately depicts what your company does.
Fourth, as part of your trade show display, consider giving away swag to people who stop by. There is nothing quite like getting free stuff. While it may not be wise to give away free product, there are many other items you can give away such as samples, and pens, paper, stress balls, or lip balm with the company logo emblazoned on. You never know, the person using your pen to jot down a phone number later next week could see your company name and number again and decide he is interested in finding out more about the company. Giving away stuff to people who come by your booth is a fantastic way to add value to your trade show display.
Fifth, make sure you have plenty of time before the actual show to set up and get comfortable with the trade show display you have designed. It is crucial to build up your professional reputation from the minute you arrive. Showing up late may end up causing you problems especially if you are still trying to set up when the event starts. If your display is especially large or requires a lot of set up, be sure to enlist the help of people who are capable of getting things put together efficiently to maximize time so you can be completely prepared when the doors open.
Make your trade show display the only one of its kind when you take these measures to ensure uniqueness, professionalism, and preparedness. With the help of experts, you can undoubtedly design a display that sets your company apart from everyone else in attendance.
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Top 5 Reasons to Custom Vehicle Wrap
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There are many important aspects to consider when putting together an effective marketing plan to advertise the product or service you sell. Identifying which methods and strategies will yield the most successful return on investment is best done by evaluating the needs of your company, the desires of your target market, and the product or service you sell. Choosing a vehicle wrap is an excellent way to positively advertise your business on-the-go while providing potential customers with a brief description of your purpose and mission. Here are the top five reasons why this marketing investment could quickly turn into one of the best business decisions you have ever made.
First, a vehicle wrap is cost efficient. Ironically, marketing costs is one of the most expensive business investments that many companies make, but it is also one of the most crucial. Without setting aside adequate resources to advertise product and make an impression on potential customers, revenue would be hard to come by. Certain methods of getting your name out there and providing customers with product information can be especially pricey. Options such as newspaper ads, radio spots, and television commercials are some of the most expensive and many require you to pay on a continual basis for your space. A custom wrap allows you to advertise effectively for a one-time cost. The most maintenance that will be required is simply to keep your vehicle clean so your ad is visible to drivers and passersby.
Second, your product advertisement may reach a larger group of the population with a vehicle wrap. How much time do you spend driving around town? Chances are you have responsibilities outside of your job which require you to travel around the city. Imagine being able to advertise constantly even while not on the clock. Having basic information on your car defining the purpose of your company as well as the product or service you offer, means this information is readily available to hundreds of people who may see your car as they are driving or walking by. This positive publicity may yield additional revenue and thus organizational success.
Third, this marketing method is efficient and effective. Think about how efficient a vehicle wrap is: you never have to stop advertising even if you have left work for the day. Companies that implement this strategy often find that the curiosity of people who have seen the ad while driving or passing by has encouraged them to investigate the business further. In this sense, a wrap could potentially save valuable resources such as time and money because you can advertise without even having to think about it.
Fourth, there are incredible custom options to allow you the opportunity to design something that is unique and functional. Advertisements that appear generic or boring will often do little to draw the attention of people or appeal their curiosity. A custom vehicle wrap presents companies with the option of designing their own advertisement to reflect their organization. Additionally, the wraps can be modified to fit a plethora of makes and models so businesses have a marketing strategy that is functional and complementary to the vehicle type.
Fifth, it offers an opportunity to elevate the professionalism of your company. Having a positive reputation throughout the public and business worlds is essential to bring in and maintain new customers. A vehicle wrap is an excellent way to show professionalism and share the values of your company in a brief, but effective manner. Building a reputable company is dependent on an organization's ability to implement practices that are ethical and reminiscent of a resolve to serve customers with impeccable service. A wrap can effectively display these characteristics through the custom option you choose to have created.
With so many rewarding benefits resulting from the decision to implement custom vehicle wraps into the marketing strategy your business has, it is no wonder why many companies are choosing to go this route. Because the success of any company relies so heavily on effective marketing and advertisement, it is crucial that any organization takes the time to invest adequate resources into a strategy that will yield effective results quickly and successfully. Choosing to work with a professional company presents businesses with additional resources because they can work with experts who can provide additional insight. These professionals are the best in their industry and are capable of providing any company with a fantastic means of advertising their unique product or service.
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Why Every Business Should Use Custom Retail Displays for their Products
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Retailers everywhere know that appearances make a huge first impression when it comes to drawing new customers. That is why if you are a small retail shop owner you should consider looking into custom retail displays. Let's say that you are a business that sells motorcycle gear and attire. Your target customer will not be the run-of-the-mill person, this customer is a bit edgy, and maybe their tastes run a little on the dangerous side so why not have your store reflect this image?
By using a style or motif that will suit these types of patrons to your store your retail display can really add into the products you sell as well as the overall theme of your business. Display cases constructed of steel or painted black with vibrant graphics might be just the ticket your ideal customer is looking for. Add some odd angles or shelving made of industrial type metal and you'll have those weekend warrior types lining their way to the cash registers.
However, if you sell floral supplies, obviously your retail displays may take a very different detour here. Perhaps painted wooden shelves arranged in pleasing patterns that have a lot of whimsy and charm with their design scheme or hearken to a Victorian Era might lure those who have an interest in flower arranging. Here you may want to create cozy little vignettes of soft colors, inviting little displays that showcase your products in a unique and suitable way.
Designing your own custom retail displays are not as daunting a task as you might think. Try going to other retail stores to get an idea of how they are selling their wares and what seems to work with your own design sensibilities or what doesn't. Chances are by finding the right design your mind will begin to create a palette that is as uniquely special as you are. Fabricators can make your design dreams come true, if you have the vision, they can make your retail display not only functional but custom built.
It is difficult to get a second chance when the first impressions are either lost or dismissed. If your store seems unable to keep those customers from coming in and staying to browse a bit, you may need to rethink your designs and what might be a better way to direct their eyes towards your top selling products. By putting in a little research and going to other stores, yes competitors, look to see how they have organized their merchandise. And conversely, how your own store's organization looks in comparison. Most retailers will have their items in handier, easy to reach locations and unless your products are expensive and small in size like a locked jewelry cases, the customer should have the experience of handling the product, holding and determining their needs.
Remember that when you are selling your products to the general public, you want their experience in your store to be a pleasant one. So much so that the next time they are out shopping, your store will be on the top of their list. Creating that pleasing and enticing environment can make all the difference between luring new customers and sending them off on their way to some competitor's store. This is why custom retail displays will make you stand out from the retail crowd, no generic shelving or tables so blah and blank that your customer walks right by your top-selling merchandise. You need something to grab their attention and better yet, keep them returning, time after time.
Yes, custom retail displays are an intricate part of your business. They can provide that niche look you've envisioned and play to your customer's every need. When you consider how competitive the world of retail is, you will want to be on the top of your game. To strike out and make a name for yourself and your company, all with a little help in order to sell your products efficiently.
At the end of the day, you need to know who your customers are and begin to plan your design scheme accordingly. Custom retail displays can make that apparent within the first minute of a future customer stepping through your doors, they will either feel intrigued or they will spin on their heels and leave. Keep your patrons happy and returning, chances are they will appreciate your efforts by becoming loyal and active customers.
Boost Your Marketing Power with Vehicle Wraps
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Whether you are starting a new business or looking to increase the visibility of the company you have been running for some time now, you may be interested in finding some of the best marketing tools available today. For some business owners, increasing their marketing can be too difficult and not worth their time or effort. If you are looking for a low-cost, no-brainer way to increase the visibility of your business, you may want to consider vehicle wraps. This marketing strategy has many different benefits that you can enjoy without putting in much effort at all.
Grabbing the attention of your potential customers can be tricky. Simply using signs outside of your business is often not enough to bring in new people that will hopefully become regulars. Vehicle wraps have the ability to catch the eye of anyone driving near your wrapped vehicles. Many wraps are designed using bright colors, interesting fonts, and creative graphics. This can help to make your cars stand out among all of the other drab cars on the freeway. If you really want your business to get some extra attention, take the time to work with a designer to come up with the catchiest wrap possible.
In order to reach a wide variety of people, you would have to pay for a lot of advertising if you were to go about it the old-fashioned way. Vehicle wraps make it easy to expose your business to a huge range of potential customers. Instead of relying on signs, billboards, or even websites, you can reach thousands of people every day just by driving around in a car with a custom wrap. Those people who would have never noticed or even been close to a sign in front of your location will now remember your name and number just by passing you while driving to work.
Some customers can be turned off by advertising that is in their face, loud, or obnoxious. Television or radio commercials can often be distracting or even annoying to listeners. Using vehicle wraps instead can gain attention without being aggressive. You can avoid coming off as pushy by utilizing wraps and may even gain a reputation for being creative or interesting by thinking outside of the box. A well-designed wrap will get your message across simply and effectively by communicating without the need of a lot of words or distractions.
One of the biggest benefits that business owners enjoy by using vehicle wraps is the ability to save money. Unlike other forms of advertising that require you to pay over and over again, you can purchase a vehicle wrap one time and enjoy the increase of your business' visibility. Some advertising campaigns can require a huge amount of money without the results that you were expecting. The great thing about wraps is that you can switch them up if you feel that they aren't doing what you were hoping. Because they are low-cost, you don't have to worry about spending an arm and a leg to make some changes.
Investing in vehicles as part of your business expenses can add up quickly, so it is important to take good care of your assets. Not only can vehicle wraps help drive customers to your company, but they can also keep your cars protected from scratches, dents, or chips. The wraps create a protective layer that completely covers your cars and can help you avoid costly repairs or paint jobs that you may otherwise have to deal with. Saving that money will give you the flexibility to save up for other, more important expenditures you may face in the future.
If you have been wanting to create a brand for your company, now is your chance. Vehicle wraps provide you with an opportunity to create logos, brands, or even catch phrases that will stick in the minds of prospective clients. If you aren't artistically inclined, you may benefit from the help of a designer that focuses on business marketing. By creating a brand, you will be able to come up with a succinct and collaborative way to promote your business and enhance your image.
Implementing a vehicle wrap as part of your marketing strategy may be just the thing you have been looking for to boost your business. Consider talking to a designer for some examples and be ready to take advantage of the increase you may soon see.
Eye Catching Window Graphics for Holiday or Seasonal Display
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The winter holidays are some of the most important weeks of the entire year for businesses around the country. Capitalizing on the high volume of shopping is what most people in the market hope to accomplish. The sales that businesses record in November and December can sustain the business through leaner months, such as February and March. Window graphics are a perfect way of getting your message out there for customers to know what your holiday promotions and specials are.
Appealing While Looking From a Distance and Close-Up
One of the most important features of window graphics is that they look good from a distance as well as when customers are standing next to them. To accomplish this, you need to have a superb design and exceptional print quality. You may even want to hire a specialist to apply graphics to your windows to ensure that they are perfectly placed.
Effective Advertising
One of the best proponents for window graphics is that they add variety and color to otherwise boring glass windows. If you change your graphics every season, your regular customers will remember to check the windows of your business to learn about upcoming sales events. This is also helpful for new customers as they can have a good idea of what your store or company offers without ever having set foot inside your premises before. The cash you spend on designing and printing your graphics will be money well spent as effective window displays can generate foot traffic in your store.
Getting What You Pay For
As with all areas of business, the end result is directly proportional to the quality service you seek out. If you pay for a cheap display, you can expect it to fade in the sun, crack or peel off windows, or be a muddled design. Alternatively, if you look better service and pay a little extra, you can expect to receive top-quality work, customer service, and an exceptional product. Try looking for other window graphics that you admire. You can either ask those business owners where they ordered their graphics from, or you can search for a design company on your own and share your likes and dislikes with them.
Signage for All Seasons
You should invest in window ads for each new season, not just for the holidays. Although many retail stores see the most bulk revenue in the winter months, you can boost your profits by ordering good signage all year long. Springtime and back-to-school seasons are great times to introduce new products. For the summer, you can have huge sales to get ready for the next season's shipments of goods and products. It is difficult to know to what extent exactly window advertisements influence total sales, but they do help. Letting people know what your store can provide and how great your current deals are is always a plus.
Long Term and Rush Orders
Holliday signage is something that many businesses invest in every year, and they plan and order their designs months in advance. You can often get a better deal by ordering in advance, but you can also have a rush order of window graphics made to take advantage of some of the busiest days of the shopping year.
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5 Styles of Custom Signs That Make Business Work Easy
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People see signs everyday without thinking about all the engineering, design, and effort that went into making them. Successful signs inform, direct, and advertise. Unsuccessful signs attempt to do the same things but fall short. If you have ever been frustrated because you have been misinformed because of a poorly designed or built sign, you can appreciate the dedication of excellent sign makers. Custom signs can do all the things that a sign is supposed to do, but it can also more accurately reflect the brand of the company or product it represents. Here are 5 styles of signs that do much of the hard work when it comes to representing a business as well as advertising:
The Storefront Sign
Drivers and pedestrians alike are familiar with the glow of lit signs in the shopping and downtown areas of cities and towns all around the country. For retail stores or any kind of property where customers can come to do business, a well lit and clear sign is absolutely necessary. When people search for your business, it is the sign they will look for first. Custom signs are much better than just generic words because it can more accurately represent your logo or brand.
Promotional Signs
Trade shows have become a huge aspect of business as both small and large companies get out into the public eye as well as make connections with others in their industry. Unique or flashy custom signs for your trade show booth can make your business more memorable and even generate interest. These can be vinyl banners, plasma cut steel, or anything you envision would best represent your company.
Temporary A-Frame Signs
Once a staple of street marketing, the A-frame signs have lost their top-ranked advertising status, but that does not mean they are not useful. These easy-to-move signs can be customized to feature current sales and promotional events. It can also be a quick and easy way to set up at a trade fair, street market, or city festival.
Product Signs
If you are advertising a specific product in your retail store, you may wish to create custom signs to draw attention to it as well as to detail its benefits. These signs can be made out of sturdy materials or printed on easily interchangeable placards for permanent displays. These kinds of signs are excellent when used in conjunction with custom displays at your cash register for last-minute impulse buys.
Menus, Flyers, and Handouts
The signs that you use in your business every day for your patrons' benefit are also very important. Menus and handouts must be very well designed, otherwise customers will not get the information they are looking for. It can also hurt your advertising budget to pay for a large order of flyers, only to discover a typo or that the entire effect is unreadable.
Making the Most of Your Signage
Ordering custom signs through an online-based company allows you to get the very best service for an affordable price. Before you commit to purchasing a sign that is sure to play an important role for your company, make sure you have considered all the possibilities.
3 Interesting Uses for Floor Graphics
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Advertising and branding are important to many different industries and businesses. If you are looking for an eye-catching way to attract customers, display your team or company logo, or promote products and sales, floor graphics are a fun new way to create a temporary or long-lasting advertising space. The following three ways to use floor graphics show just how versatile and exciting this new form of advertising can be for your organization.
1. Basketball Courts and Gyms
Sports organizations often go hand-in-hand with the need for fundraising and bringing in revenue. Creating an eye-catching logo in the middle of your sports court is an important part of branding your team's name, as well as giving sponsors a space to advertise. A graphic floor decal can be used to put the team's logo in the center of the court, and display the team's colors with style and pride. For displaying organizations the team is affiliated with, many teams choose to use these graphic floor decals to pay tribute to affiliated groups. Finally, getting sponsors to contribute funds to your sports team often comes with offering them an advertising space at the game. Floor decal graphics give them a unique way to display their company information for a season, or for a longer period of time.
2. Product Advertisement
No matter what industry you are in, product advertisement is often the key to making money and promoting your goods and services. Floor graphics can be used to create a bold and exciting graphic that can be adhered to the floor of your warehouse, shopping center, and even on the asphalt or cement surrounding the building. Many companies have used these graphics to feature new products in a bright and bold way. Images or facts about the new products can be displayed in an info-graphic or advertisement that promotes the purchase and use of your exciting new goods.
You may also choose to use these unique advertising graphics to feature top selling items or suggest items that go well in their use together. When your customers walk into your facility and see these large and appealing product advertisements beneath their feet, they may be more likely to check out the best sellers, or buy accompanying products to go with those they already plan on purchasing. One of the most exciting things about these floor decals is that they come in both short-term and long-term options, meaning you can do a short product advertisement, or a much more permanent one.
3. Retail Sales and Promotions
In the realm of retail sales and company promotions, there are some pretty cool new things happening with graphic design. From exciting and appealing logos, to bright eye-catching pictures and slogans, marketers are finding the best ways to reach you target audience through images. By putting your amazing graphic designs into the medium of floor decals, you will have a revolutionary new way to promote your revolutionary new products, retail sales promotions, and other company information.
In the retailing industry, many businesses are using these floor graphics to advertise seasonal sales promotions and in-store discounts. Retailers may also appeal to their vendors about taking special advertising measures on particular products. Retail products often need the right advertising medium to get them into the hand of the consumers who need them most. With an eye-grabbing, bright, and bold floor display with your graphic, product, or logo front and center, you will be one step closer to reaching your customers.
No matter your advertising or branding needs, using floor graphics is a great new way to promote the things you are passionate about. Using this exciting new advertising medium may be more versatile than you think. The floor decals can be adhered to wood, concrete, and asphalt, and may be created in either a long-term or temporary medium.
How Do Custom Signs Set You Apart From Competition and Attract Customers?
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As anyone in business knows, success is a mixture of quality products and good advertising. No matter how great your services or merchandise, your business can never reach its full potential if it is not marketed to the right demographics. Using custom signs as part of a strategic marketing plan can really help set you apart from your competition and let your business thrive.
Signs can generally be categorized as either for outdoor or indoor use. Outdoor signs are employed to entice customers to enter your business by promoting products, services, brands, sales events, or prices. Indoor signs are usually intended to engage and guide customers when they are already in your shop, store, or office. Essentially, effective signs are just good communicators, and they can send any message you want. When used thoughtfully and tailored to your business needs, custom signs can help you increase profitability by bringing in new business and highlighting the best aspects of your brand and products.
Customized displays are used in absolutely every type of business out there. In retail stores, for example, signs are often called invisible salesmen, because they can generate a lot of sales entirely on their own. And restaurants find custom signs very helpful; sign panels, window signs, and dimensional letters all bring attention to an eatery's name and location. Window posters can also be used to promote new menu items or special deals. Once a restaurant has enticed customers to enter, digital signs and menu boards are perfect for displaying the menu, costs, and the day's specials.
It is clear that signs are beneficial for attracting and retaining customers. If you have decided to try custom signs, it is well worth the time investment to sit down and really think about the best aspects of your business. What do you want to highlight? What are your top priorities? For example, if due to your location your storefront looks the same as all your neighbors, you may want to use signs to show potential clients how your shop is special. Incorporating design elements from your business' décor into the displays also helps to promote brand awareness and create continuity. This makes your business identifiable not only by its name, but by its associated colors and images. Doing this in a strategic manner will help you distinguish yourself from the rest of the herd and attract new customers.
Often, getting customers through your front doors can win the battle for you. If you back this up with more customized signage and great service, however, you have a chance to gain a loyal repeat customer. Create displays that guide your patrons intuitively through your establishment, and make sure that you have staff members on hand to answer questions. Having the right mix of staff and signs can create the perfect atmosphere for shoppers; the signs provide basic information, but a person is available for assistance if necessary. This will make your customers feel welcome, not smothered.
Once you have a rough idea of what kind of custom signs you need for your business, there are a few things you should consider before committing to a sign printing company. First, it is always a good idea to ask others for recommendations. Then, take a look at the company's website to determine if it fits your needs. Does it have the ability to truly customize signs to meet the unique needs of its clients? How long has it been in business? Can it create custom sign fixtures out of a variety of materials? Can it produce complex pieces? Using questions like these can be very helpful in narrowing down to your final choice.
The most important thing to remember about custom signs is that you can design them in any way you want. If you are a business owner, your establishment is your baby. You created it from the ground up, and you are in the best position to decide how it should be advertised. Be creative, and have fun with the process—use your custom displays as a way to tell the world all the things you love about your business.
How to Make Your Vehicle Wrap the Talk of the Town
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The world of advertising continues to evolve and change as society and technology grows. One piece of the advertising market that has remained is the use of vehicles for advertisements and promotions. A vehicle wrap is a great way to attract attention to your business. Whether you run a repair business, at home senior home care, catering and food delivery or even a flower shop, a vehicle wrap can be very beneficial to your business.
Before you begin to design your vehicle wrap, it is important to know that are several different methods available for applying the advertisement to your vehicle. Painting the design on a vehicle is an option, but it is important to keep in mind that this process can be costly and time consuming. Some companies may want to sand and prime your vehicle before the advertising can be painted on. Paint is also less likely to withstand the elements and might cost more in repairs as the years go on.
A vinyl wrap however, can be attached quickly and will most likely remain in good condition for five to seven years. The vinyl wrap can also include higher quality graphics and even digital images. The wraps can be installed in as little as two or three days and can be removed just as easily as they were applied. All this being said, here are three ways to make your vehicle wrap stand out and become the talk of the town.
One unique way to help your wrap catch the eyes passersby is to use the technique of a drop shadow. This can be used to highlight a company name of the logo. This is especially helpful when there are many colors on the vehicle wrap especially ones that clash such as purple and blue. By adding a drop shadow behind the letters or just outlining them in black, anyone driving or walking past your vehicle will pick up the darker letters against the other colors.
Another way to make your vehicle wrap standout is to use a contrasting palette of colors. Colors such as red and orange can clash and make reading texts or images difficult for the human eye. A way around this is to use contrasting colors such as using blue on white, black on yellow or black on purple. These and many other color combinations are pleasing to the eye and will make any text more legible, clear and easy to read.
A third way to make your wrap special is to use a very unique image that people driving by or walking by will remember in an instant. This can mean pairing two very unlike things together, or creating a witty catch phrase that perhaps rhymes and will be easy to recall. If you do have bright colors and text, it is important to remember to keep your designs and images simple. If you overcrowd your wrap, it will be too distracting and messy for anyone to look at, nevertheless remember it.
To make your vehicle wrap standout you need not go overboard on miniscule details and many vibrant images. All it takes is the right color combination, bold lettering and a smart tagline or image to make your company vehicle a powerful mechanism for marketing your business and making it memorable for anyone who witnesses it.


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Jobs in India after MS in USA – Job Opportunities and Prospects after MS or MBA?
When you are planning to pursue higher education like MS or MBA in USA, you would need to first think of Why you would like to do MS in USA then decide your goals for doing MS in USA . Along the same lines, if you plan to return back to your home country, which is India in this article context, you need to also consider your job prospects in your home country. I have worked in both the countries for a good amount of time and will share my thoughts and facts based on my conversations with my friends in recruiting and general job trends in India.
How do people perceive your MS or MBA degree from USA ? Is it considered Fancy like degree from IIT or IIM ?
I did my MS and MBA from reasonably decent state schools…when I returned to India after MS and MBA, I was under the impression that my degrees would be valued decently. I was NOT expecting that people value it on par with IITs or IIMs. But, I was wrong, they are not perceived as of decent value, unless you have a degree from Ivy league or Stanford kind of top 10 schools. Your MS or MBA is just equal to yet another M.Tech or M.Sc from an average school or any university India. So, if you are going to be under impression that MS in US is of great value and will get me job here without any hassle, wake up !
How are the Job Prospects in India after MS in US ? What are the Job opportunities in India after MS in USA ?
If you are a freshly minted MS or MBA graduate from a US university looking for a job in India without any prior experience, you are out of luck. Unfortunately, you will be considered as a Fresher with M.Tech or M.Sc Degree holder in India. Your job opportunities as a fresh MS degree holder from USA are just like any other M.Tech or MCA degree holder who could not get job in on-Campus selections and struggling to get a job off campus. Also, most of the top tier companies, select freshers by on-campus recruitment and you will not have the option to get picked by top tier companies, because you did not go to school in India. Another bad part is that you do not have any network of friends, who are freshers in India, who can help you with walk-ins and other information on job search…you are on your own. You need to just rely on online job application and personal references.
In a nutshell, your job opportunities in India after MS in USA, without any experience as a fresher, are very limited and you are up against a large crowd. It is not the best idea to compete against such large pool of Masters degree holders in India. Also, if you are under the impression that I worked on-campus, here is another thing to consider…most of the times, your on-campus employment is not really considered as real work experience by many companies in India as you were studying full time. When my cousin included his RA/GA experience in US as work experience in his resume, the company just took that 1.5 years out of the overall experience and told that you were studying full time and we cannot include this experience. It is ironical, but that's the fact. Some small companies may consider, but many do not take it, just be cautious… In any case, as a fresh MS degree holder from America, you are just like another fresher here… So, what do you need to do ?
How to get a Job in India after MS in USA ? What is the best way to increase your odds ?
In India, getting a job is all about work experience…to be more specific, it is relevant work experience in that field that you are applying to work ! Recruiters just look at number of years of work experience in a particular field. For instance, if you are applying for an IT job as a Developer or Tester, the recruiter would look your experience as a developer more specifically developer of that technology like Java, C++, Android, etc… So, what should you do to get Job in India after MS in USA ?
During MS or MBA, you would have CPT, consider working on full time CPT in Summer and part time during school as well, it will add up as experience ( of course, you may need to convince them during interview) . After MS in USA, you would get either one year OPT or for 29 months, if you are from STEM Degree , you need to utilize that time and work in US for that 1 year or 29 months to get relevant experience that you can put in your resume. It is best if you can work for 29 months because you will be out of danger zone in India. Most of the fraud resumes in India are of students who have under 2 years of experience. Also, you should get certifications done in your field… in IT industry there are many certifications offered by Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, etc. Pick the one relevant to your field and complete it, you can possibly use that in your job search. Also, if you can do any courses in your area of experience, it will help as well. Many small companies are interested in hiring trained candidates with one or two year experience, you can easily crack the interview and get a job in such cases….
What has been your experience? Did you come back to India after MS as fresher ?
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- August 24, 2014 at 7:17 am
It is indeed very true that MS in USA is not a valued degree in India.
I came back in 2009 after my MS as a fresher to face the worst of the situations here too after struggling in USA when the recession was at its peak…. I was literally treated equal to Btechs or BSC It or MCA degrees here. I was also rejected saying I was over qualified and had no experience. The first job I had to take up was a start up company after waiting for 7-8 months as I dint find direct openings in MNC, Post to that after 3 years of experience I could get into a MNC that too with personal references.
Now while working I feel at the same level as any other degree in India. No justice to MS from USA in India.
Anyone has any suggestions on how to add value to your profile with MS degree?? Or should I consider going back to USA?
- August 13, 2014 at 11:34 pm
Does MS in engineering management comes under Stem program??? If so how are the job prospect after completion of MEM course?? Can anyone guide me??
- June 11, 2014 at 5:11 am
I am having 2 yrs experience in India after BE, I want to go for MS in US and then come back to India after 2 yrs in US. Will MS help to add much needed weight in my profile, which I want to utilize to land in a Technical/R&D job in India?
- May 28, 2014 at 5:57 am
In india it's very difficult to get Quality jobs. I am also facing this job. Here are many jobs but salary is very low according to working profile. Thanks for posting Sarkari Naukri
- May 28, 2014 at 2:47 pm
Check "Kelly Services India 2013 Salary Guide" you would be surprised at Indian salary levels….
- February 5, 2014 at 2:26 pm
Hi red2bus,
I have returned with my MSCS from a top 50 univ and faced a lot of problems in Mumbai. I was making 65k per annum USD but now I make 8lpa rupees. Any one else facing such devaluation of their degrees?? its a shame to work here.. I would also ask anyone to suggest should I try to goto the US again and look for a job or maybe possibly try in Canada or EU how are the prospects there? what shud be my next best step?? Thanks in advance
- December 7, 2013 at 9:04 am
what if we have more over 3 years of work experience with MNC in india and go for MS in USA…think if we do OPT (either 1yr or 29 months)
later if we come back to home how it will be? does MS really helpful to us or not
- September 20, 2013 at 11:58 pm
Thanks for sharing.
- September 29, 2013 at 10:15 am
Absolutely true. Very difficult to get a job if you come back. At least one should work for one year and use the xperience.
- December 7, 2013 at 6:54 pm
unless you get a job in India, please do not come back to India as the competition is severe here.
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"Out of the last 55 years, 51 of them have in some way been connected to LPS, so it's a big part of my life," said Beauchamp.
When asked what he will miss most about his job, he had this to say.
"The kids, simple. The kids are obviously why we do what we do and all of the wonderful people you get to work with."
Beauchamp's last day is June 28th. In the meantime, he will continue to work closely with incoming superintendent, Dr. Tom Deighan.
Beauchamp says the most important advice for his successor is to always do what's right for the kids.


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Hesire was a high official who lived during the reign of Netjerikhet (Dosjer). His titulary informs us of the many offices he had held during his life.
Thus he was the 'overseer of the royal scribes', at the head of the royal administration of Djoser.
His most spectacular title, however, was that of the 'greatest (or chief ?)of physicians and dentists'. It is not entirely clear whether this title infers that Hesire himself was honoured as the greatest of physicians and dentists, or rather that he was merely responsible for the administration of physicians and dentists. But whatever the case, the distinction between 'physicians' and 'dentists' in his titulary does show a high degree of medical specialisation at this early stage of the history of Ancient Egypt.
He was also 'known by the king', a title which is sometimes interpreted as indicating a member of the royal family. It should be noted that it is not unlikely that it indicates that he belonged to the king's intimates.
Hesire is mostly known from his mastaba at Saqqara, located to the north of Djoser's Step Pyramid and to the west of the so-called Archaic Tombs. Of the supposed eleven wooden stelae that once may have stood in the chapel of his mastaba, six remain. They are sculpted with a representation of Hesire, the exquisitely carved hieroglyphs presenting his name and extensive titulary.
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The public high school in Storm Lake is hoping to renovate its 50-year-old building. District officials are hoping a vote on Tuesday will jumpstart the project in the spring.
"We want to give our kids the very best opportunities, the very best experiences," said Beau Ruleaux, Storm Lake High School Principal.
But there's one small problem.
"There's been a lot of changes, since our building was built in 1962," said Dr. Carl Turner, Storm Lake School Superintendent.
Plus, it's crowded.
"Right now, our building is tapped out, as far as capacity for students," said Ruleaux.
High School Principal Ruleaux said there are no empty classrooms during the day.
"We have a very large class in the elementary of over 200 students that will be coming up," he said.
So, in order to expand, Ruleaux and Turner are asking for help from voters.
"You don't want your students to be at a disadvantage, compared to other students around," said Turner.
On Tuesday, Storm Lake residents will vote on three measures. Two involve increasing a property tax levy in the short and long-term from 17 cents to a $1.34 per $1,000.
"That'll raise a million and a half for the project and then the extension would raise an additional $5 million for the project," said Turner.
The other issue deals with a penny sales tax.
"As I've told people over and over again, whether you vote for it or against it, you're still going to pay the one cent sales tax," said Turner.
"All this vote is doing is allowing the district to determine how to use that one cent," said Ruleaux.
If that measure is approved, the school would have $11 million to renovate. That could mean wider hallways, refurbished classrooms, and several other upgrades.
One of the perks with the renovation would be replacing the auditorium. The school has been using the one at the old high school across town, and they have to pay an extra $60,000 a year just to maintain it.
"We need to upgrade our building, so that our students can get every opportunity they can, that we can keep up with our neighbors," said Ruleaux.
If none of the measures pass, officials say those problems won't go away. Board members would have to go back to the drawing board.
Polls are open on Tuesday, December 4th, from noon to 8 p.m. Each one requires a simple majority to pass.
Storm Lake's enrollment has remained steady over the past three years. However, it's 80 students this year. The current enrollment is 650 this year, up from 570 in the 2011-12 school year.


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Someone at FOS helpfully went through the video and came up with the following:
-Excluding kneeldowns, spikes, and including two plays which were negated by penalty - Penn State had a total of 70 offensive playcalling opportunities. I think Phil's 8-10 play report is pretty accurate - despite the fact that I ended up with approximately 18-25 different plays. (The range/approximation is due to the fact that several times a receiver ran his route out of the picture, and on others it was difficult to tell if a receiver was running a different route due to the playcall or an onsight adjustment i.e. smash routes, etc).
-Don't be misled by "18-25." Understand this isn't like playing a video game w/only 8-10 plays. There are situational down&distance plays not in the gameplan that can still be run - so this is pure speculation - but IMO plays were used that weren't in the '8-10 play' gameplan. One quick example, with 13 seconds remaining in the first half PSU ran all verticals (SE/FL - go/fly, TE/Slot - seams). Not exactly a play you'd work into the gameplan midweek - just something the coaches would call in end-of-half situations.
-The 18-25 approximation shrinks even further if you eliminate 2 gimmick plays - the end-around to Devon Smith and the lead iso play they where they faked the end-around to Bill Belton - it's not like you can (or should) call those plays multiple times within the game.
-On running plays the only diversification was between formations and personel - not playcalling. For example, by my count PSU ran 11 lead iso's. This was run out of different formations (I, offset-I, bunch) with different personel (2RB1TE2WR, 2WR2TE). Same for that little HB zone dive play (10 times) - different formations/personel but the same aiming point and essentially the same play.
-I logged 5 pass plays that were used atleast 3 times each. Again, for the most part they were run out of different formations w/different personel. Of those 5 plays, the only play utilizing the same formation each time was a version of "levels" (essentially 3 receivers (FL/slot/TE) running digs at varying depths to one side, with the backside receiver (SE) running a slant). Obviously if a play's successful it makes sense to keep coming back to it - IMO the disappointing thing is the lack of diversification w/our receivers not running all the patterns on the route tree.
-One interesting thing was two plays after Moye's 52-yard TD was called back - Penn State ran the same play - only they flipped it to the opposite side - which resulted in an incompletion to Szczerba. (unfortunately this meant they were also running play-action on a 2nd&18).
-Again, w/out understanding variations, checks@the LOS and on-sight adjustments that PSU's offense contains - it's difficult to get a precise number - but I think when you strip it down to the base plays in the gameplan that aren't functions of down&distance - I think an 8-10 play gameplan may be a pretty accurate assessment.


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"I've been playing trumpet since fourth grade, and music has always been a passion of mine. I wanted to look at being a music major, but music performance is just too risky. My teacher at home said, 'That's like playing the lottery,' and I don't play the lottery. I think that a degree in education is more likely to land me a job in today's environment. So, I decided to pursue music education, and my high school guidance counselor recommended Bucknell.
"I came to campus in February to audition and was really impressed by the new faculty in the music department — people like (professors) Bridget Sweet and Barry Long. At the audition, you have to show proficiency on your primary instrument, which for me is the trumpet. I came in and performed a couple pieces — movements of the Hindemith Sonata and the Haydn Concerto for Trumpet.
"When I graduate, I want to pass what I feel about music on to other people. I'm thinking probably of a high school setting where people are secure enough about themselves that, if they're doing music, they're serious about it. I want to be serious about it. Serious people communicating with serious people would be a good relationship."
"I'm in a lot of groups — the Symphonic Band, the Jazz Ensemble, the Bucknell Improv Intensive Ensemble, where you basically make music out of anything — your instrument, body, or whatever you can find in the room. It's very experimental and nothing like anything I've done before. I really enjoy that. It's a totally different kind of freedom of expression. And then I'm in the Gamelan Ensemble — the Indonesian music aspect is also very different. I think I'll also want to audition for Orchestra next year.
"I go out to hear a lot of music on campus. Friday night I had a Jazz Ensemble performance. Saturday there was a student recital in the middle of the day, and then there was an orchestra concert which featured a professional violinist at night. Then, on Sunday, there was a choir chorale. There were four musical opportunities in the span of three days. That's pretty good. I really appreciate how often we have musicians visiting and performing; it creates an energetic environment."
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Christina Olive @Bucs_BabeGuys you will be so happy with our RB's this year dayum'EEZ NICE!
Roy Cummings:WR Tiquan Underwood just lit up the crowd and the scoreboard, catching a long bomb for a TD after blowing by Eric Wright.
Roy Cummings @RCummingsTribWR Preston Parker continuew to show fans and coaches why he's so valuable on 3rd dwn. Just caught a pass betwee two defenders for a 1st dwn.Roy Cummings @RCummingsTribAqib Talib just returned to the field. Looks like he was treated for a cramp and is ready to go.Roy Cummings @RCummingsTribWith Brian Price out of the picture the Bucs are currently working Roy Miller at 1st string nose tackle. He'll be challenged by Amobi OkoyeWho's at Roy's normal spot then? Or was he usually second-string? Can't remember.
Miller as a starter? Can we just not field 11 players on D this year?


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We are the Moral Highground
by Tom Kertes, Sat Aug 20, 2005 at 07:42:23 AM EDT
Our political opposites have a less compelling moral agenda. Expediency before principle is an accepted logic of the right wing - the neoconservatives and their Republican allies. Care and compassion for the poor is often mocked. Goals are shrouded in rhetorical lies. Oppression and war are called freedom and peace. Income transfers from the poor to the rich are called fiscal responsibility. Fear and terrorism are exploited for political and economic gains. Torture is committed in the name of spreading democracy. Life is ended in the name of ideology. And all of these immoral and horrific acts are done in the name of liberty, freedom, democracy, justice and peace. Liberalism, the foundation of our republic and society, is openly scorned while democratic institutions of government are head-on attacked. Our political opponents exploit the moral good of the American people to carry out great acts of evil.


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Exercising is difficult, at least for me. What's hardest is being motivated and going to a gym with a bunch of people who are usually in better shape than I am and of course I feel they're all staring at me, the short, chubby uncoordinated one in the back who can't quite keep up. I know all it would take is some time and I'd be able to keep up with everyone else in the class but my shyness and lack of self confidence keeps me from going back. I know if I had a physical problem, one that was noticeable to everyone, not just being out of shape I'd have a harder time going to the gym than I do now and of course I'd be inclined to just sit and veg. Well, Jackie Warner is about to change that for people with psoriasis.
For those unfamiliar with psoriasis, it's an auto-immune disease. It's the skin working on overdrive producing new skin before the old can slough off. So what you end up with are hard scaly areas of all this excess skin called plaque. I know people with psoriasis, both friends and relatives, and it can be life altering. For some it's able to be hidden by clothing for others it's in areas that are harder to cover. It can make you very self conscious and afraid to go out around people you don't know.
Now you're asking just what or how is Jackie Warner going to make any change for people with psoriasis. I'll tell you. Jackie Warner is a fitness and nutrition expert who's seen firsthand how psoriasis can affect a person's life since her grandmother lived with the disease for many years. She knows making healthy choices is important to those with psoriasis because they are at higher risk for other serious conditions like heart disease and obesity. With that in mind Jackie's teamed up with dermatologist and psoriasis expert Paul Yamauchi, M.D. and four people dealing with psoriasis and developed Fit in Your Skin.
Fit in Your Skin is an online resource that offers useful tips on fitness, nutrition and stress management. Yes, stress can make psoriasis outbreaks worse. Joining Fit in Your Skin is free. When you join you get a free copy of the program's health and fitness DVD, featuring a nutrition segment and 30 minute workout with Jackie and her Program Leaders, along with encouraging words from Dr. Paul Yamauchi. The website features a downloadable nutrition & fitness guide, shopping list, wellness tracker, workout playlist and step-by-step instruction guide to the exercises. You'll also find a section on relaxation and a BMI chart.
Armed with the proper tools you can take control of your life and work towards making psoriasis less intimidating and overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of you having a healthy body and way of life.
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Allison Miller Boom Tic Boom, Thursday, April 11, 2013
Allison Miller Boom Tic Boom
Thursday, April 11, 2013
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"…one of the most promising drummers in the game." – Los Angeles Times
To say that Allison Miller is a diverse drummer would be an understatement. Her broad-ranging credits with Kenny Barron, Ani DiFranco and more make a statement alone. Miller's Boom Tic Boom band is comprised of leading-edge players, featuring Myra Melford on piano, Jenny Scheinman on violin, Todd Sickafoose on bass and Miller on drum. Their second release as a band, No Morphine, No Lilies (April 2013) is at turns challenging and accessible, teasing and tough, virtuosic but never overbearing. It thrives on surprises and projects a vast array of tonal colors, rhythmic and harmonic shape-shifts and rich emotions. The end result is a modern sound with a full commitment to the groove.
Raised in the Washington D.C. area, Miller began playing the drums at the age of ten, studying with Walter Salb, and was soon thereafter featured in DownBeat magazine's "Up and Coming" section in 1991. Five years later, after graduating from West Virginia University she moved to New York City to study with Michael Carvin and Lenny White, and pursue what has become a fruitful career as a freelance drummer, composer, producer, and teacher. Miller's talents have landed her gigs in the mainstream music world, with artists like Natalie Merchant, Ani DiFranco, and most recently, singer Brandi Carlile. Her jazz skills have been embraced by everyone from avant-garde saxophonist Marty Ehrlich to organ legend Dr. Lonnie Smith, with a wide range of leaders in between.
Her 2010 album Boom Tic Boom, named one of the "Top 10 Jazz Albums of 2010" by the Los Angeles Times, pays homage to the important women in Miller's life and also introduced the band of Melford, Scheinman, and Sickafoose. Together, they musically collaborate, creatively expounding on compositions written primarily by Miller and Melford. Miller also co-leads several other bands, including Emma, with singer/songwriter Erin McKeown; Honey Ear Trio with Rene Hart on bass and Erik Lawrence on reeds; and Eskelin/Deutsch/Miller featuring Ellery Eskelin on tenor and Erik Deutsch on organ. Miller has had her work recognized by the Showtime network, which featured her music in the series The L Word, and by the US State Department by whom she was chosen to be a Jazz Ambassador in East Africa, Eurasia and Southeast Asia.
The newest release from Boom Tic Boom – this year's No Morphine, No Lilies – is both a continuation of the sound first heard on Boom Tic Boom release, but is simultaneously an exploration of new realms. This is a band of superb ability and taste, with each member maintaining a packed schedule as a solo performer as well…there is no doubt that Boom Tic Boom will one day be considered a 'supergroup.'
Allison Miller Boom Tic Boom
DATE: Thursday, April 11, 2013
PLACE: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
ADDRESS: 320 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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TICKETS: Logos Books & Records, 1117 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz (831) 427-5100 and online at: http://www.kuumbwajazz.org
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I'm not a fan of Geno Smith. I think he's a system QB and won't have success in the NFL. A lot of Geno-philes have argued the Chiefs should draft him because even though he isn't Andrew Luck or RGIII, "he doesn't have to be. He only has to be Joe Flacco." I don't think he's even going to be Joe Flacco. But that's just my opinion. I'm not a scout, not a coach, and freely admit I know more about baseball and basketball than I'll ever know about football.
The good people over at Pro Football Weekly, however, know a great deal more about football than I do. One of their draft scouts, Nolan Nawrocki, scouted Smith and came back with a less-than-effusive report. For those Geno-philes out there, I would find a pillow to punch or scream into before you read this:
Negatives: Operated an offense where he received adjustments from the sidelines and was often out of sync with receivers. Average field vision and coverage recognition — forces throws and does not work through progressions. Takes unnecessary sacks and does not feel pressure well. Not an elusive scrambler. Shaky lower-body mechanics — does not stand tall in the pocket (crouches, hops, dances and elevates to his toes when he throws). Has pin legs and bad pocket posture. Operated almost exclusively from the gun. Not a student of the game. Nonchalant field presence — does not command respect from teammates and cannot inspire. Mild practice demeanor — no urgency. Not committed or focused — marginal work ethic. Interviewed poorly at the Combine and did not show an understanding of concepts on the white board. Opted not to compete at the Senior Bowl and has approached offseason training as if he has already arrived and it shows in his body with minimal muscle definition or strength. Has small hands and glaring ball security issues (32 career fumbles). Really struggled handling the snow in Pinstripe Bowl (took two safeties) and will be troubled by the elements. Needed to be coddled in college — cannot handle hard coaching.
He did have many nice things to say about Smith, but that doesn't really seem like the kind of player will turn into a Super Bowl-winning QB. Now, again, this is just one man's opinion. But the general consensus all year has been that he isn't a top-10 talent. (Scout's, Inc. still has him as their 20th rated prospect.) And while he has been rocketing up mock drafts, it's important to remember those are merely projections of where they think prospects will go, not where they think they should go.
This is not to say you're wrong for liking Geno Smith, this is basically an issue Chiefs fans have just agreed to disagree on. We honestly have no idea if he's the next Tom Brady or JaMarcus Russell, and won't until he actually gets on a football field. But it's a scathing scouting report, and will only create more questions than it answers.


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A recent post has gotten me thinking a bit, a sort of re-evaluating of wrestling and its relationship with its fans. It has caused me to rethink the Internet Wrestling Community (IWC) in general and my own particular part in it. The most wonderful thing about pro wrestling is its inclusiveness. In all other fandoms, even sports, there is often a wall that separates the fans and the thing that they fangasm over. With pro wrestling, that wall always felt more like a fence. The relationship between a wrestler and a fan always felt a little more symbiotic and personal, especially when you see pro wrestling live.
At a live event with 20,000 people when a popular wrestler's music hits, there is an enormous burst of energy that we all share. The wrestler feeds on that energy and sends it back out to the fans in attendance. We're all connected into one loop of pure, human energy and there is nothing like it in the world, not for the wrestler and not for the fans.
Out of all the fandoms, the intense opinions on pro wrestling make the most sense. Its deeply personal for each wrestling fan out there. There is something incredibly unique and special about it, something essentially human. It's a theater of emotion and the purest of human spectacles. Wrestling geeks are the fandom that I understand the most. How easy it is to be completely swept up in this weird, strange world where grown men pretend to hurt each other for our entertainment. It's a fascinating world filled with fascinating characters both real and fictional, both in and outside the ring.
Forgive my ridiculously overwritten opening, but it was just something I wanted to say before I cut to the heart of this thing. Let's begin with this: John Cena has never been nor will ever be my favorite wrestler. He more than likely will never be a wrestler that I even like. I'm sorry, but its just a cold, hard fact of life. I'm certain John is heartbroken by this, sitting at his computer, eating fruity pebbles and reading Cageside Seats with a frown and a tear in his eye. Well, buck up, John. You can always take comfort in the fact that you have been, and continue to be, good for the wrestling business and its future.
In the past, I have been more than critical with the John Cena character. While he can occasionally give good to great performances, I often find his promos run the range of cringe worthy to bland and tedious. Cena fares a little better in the ring, depending on who is standing across from him when that bell sounds. That's my personal opinion, tempered by my personal biases of what I like and want to see when I watch pro wrestling. Every wrestling fan has different opinions and biases and views pro wrestling in different ways. While I'll never understand what it is that people see in Cena, the more I look at the current American pop culture landscape, the more grateful I am that he is around doing his thing. It's weird; I still would rather watch just about anyone else on the WWE roster, with the exception of Wade Barrett and The Miz, but now I'm beginning to become glad that he is here at all. In fact, I find myself grateful for the whole PG era, even though I'm not the biggest fan of it myself.
Oddly enough, it wasn't anything that WWE or John Cena did that put me on this road of thought. This digression I'm about to go on is outside the area of pro wrestling. However, once I make my way around, how it all relates to Cena and the PG era will hopefully become clear.
And now for something completely different....
I grew up in the 80's, so I never watched or cared about the Lone Ranger as a kid. I have been mildly aware of the character and the general mythos surrounding him, but I've never seen an episode of the show, and I used to constantly watch Mr. Ed, Car 54 and Patty Duke on Nick 'At Night. I remember watching the Rifleman with my grandpa, but he also watched Hee-Haw and The People's Court, so let's not dwell on his television viewing habits. [Can you smell what Judge Wapner is cooking? Smells like Perkins to me.]
Keep that previous paragraph in mind in regards to this next statement (you can delete the aside about Wapner and Perkins from memory if you like). Disney's The Lone Ranger didn't shit on my childhood, or probably anyone else's who is under 40-years-old. Disney's The Lone Ranger shits on the very concept of childhood. It's a mean, ugly film filled with self-loathing for its own source material. Every single piece of mythos in The Lone Ranger is twisted into a snarky, cynical joke that doesn't even have the decency to be funny. It is everything wrong with our current pop culture.
Comics, video games and movies have stripped away every single bit of magic and wonder from themselves, leaving only empty, cynical husks. Comics are often written for 30-year-old man-children to conform to their sexism and general antagonism for the world. Video games have descended to drab, brown and grey slogs through bad writing and brain dead game-play, all in the name of being "accessible" and "mature." Movies are now under-saturated, over-edited messes of badly shot action spectacle and hack plot shortcuts.
Everything has to be grim, dark, serious and "mature." Comics have taken the razor sharp, cynical edge of Alan Moore's Watchmen, and bludgeoned themselves with unsubtle Hammer of Nihilism (+2 Attack against Wood Elves and -2 Defense against Lawrence O'Donnell). There are a lot of comics that I like, but then something like the girlfriend in the refrigerator happens. Much of the geek community and the characters and properties that we hold dear have turned so ugly and cynical, I sometimes wonder if we might be hoarding these things to ourselves and pushing away the next generation of fans.
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That is something that I don't have to worry about with wrestling. An entirely new generation of young wrestling fans are discovering this great entertainment because of John Cena's popularity with the kids. Those eight to twelve year old Cena fans will grow up, some of them will move on and some of them will join us as lifelong wrestling fans. Their tastes and biases will change over time, but in their hearts they will always have a special place for Cena, as I do for Hulk Hogan even though I think he is one of the most toxic parasites in wrestling today.
At the beginning of this very long post, I rambled on about energy and emotion. That magic is still there in WWE today. Cena is a part of that magic, a conduit of it. While he might not connect with the older fans, he sure as hell connects with the younger ones. Besides, us old timers have the likes of CM Punk and Daniel Bryan to mark out over.
Let them have their Cena.
I even think that Cena deserves to be the top guy for this alone. In order for this machine to keep turning, new fans have to be converted. Get them while their young! While the IWC can bitch about workrate and story logic, I think the kids in the audience are more important. WWE is now family entertainment, which is great because our pop culture honestly needs better family entertainment. It's a difficult balance, between having the magic and wonder that can hook in the kids, and keep things interesting with well told stories to hold the older fan base. Right now, WWE is doing a pretty damn good job of it. There's a little something for everyone on Monday Night Raw right now.
They are sure as hell doing a lot better job of it than Man of Steel did. While I liked the movie, I was a little disappointed it was so humorless and colorless. It had none of the warmth, wonder or awe that comes with the Superman character. I think most kids would be bored with most of the movie until the punching started. Superheroes, video games and other forms of geek culture have been hoarded by older fans, whose insecurity demands that everything be "serious" and "mature."
Let's not make the same mistake, wrestling fans. This doesn't mean we can't criticize or dislike WWE's product or any of its wrestlers. But let's be grateful that in a world where a friggin' Superman movie had its color de-saturated (the fact that his suit was such a dark blue it may as well have been black still bugs the shit out of me), that WWE is countering the culture by being a vibrant, fun and colorful show filled with wonder, awe, and spectacle. Let's be grateful to all the little Cena fans out there, who just might grow up to become lifers and pass their love of this amazing, human spectacle onto their kids.
Pro wrestling is deeply American in a lot of ways. It deserves to be around in 50 to 100 years for a different generation of fans. In all the cynicism and grim dark cliches that are hounding our current pop culture, WWE is an oasis away from all that, where it's alright to still be a little silly, a little cheesy and a lot of fun. John Cena is the forerunner of that movement. It's funny: By becoming family entertainment, WWE and John Cena have become counter-culture once again.


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[Music Video Premiere] Rihanna Tackles Domestic Abuse Subject In 'Man Down' Video
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Tackling the very intimate subject of domestic abuse in the video for her fifth Loud single, "Man Down," [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Rihanna[/lastfm] utilizes both the tropical beauty and apparent poverty of Kingston, Jamaica to highlight her murderous rage.
Thankfully for [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Chris Brown[/lastfm] (and her amazing music career), Rihanna channels her angry energy into music and not wielding a deadly firearm.
Although we absolutely love the storytelling and visuals of the video, the message behind the lyrics are contradictory when she says she "didn't mean to hurt him," but very obviously shoots a man in cold-blood.
Regardless, we are glad Rihanna had the bravery to tackle a subject that has seemingly gone publically unchecked in her life.
Is RiRi finally courageous enough to let the demons out of the closet?
She even glosses over the subject on Twitter when she tells girls it could happen to "ANY of us."
Thank you for the amazing response on ManDownVideo I love you guys, and I love that u GOT IT!!!—
Rihanna (@rihanna) June 01, 2011
Young girls/women all over the world…we are a lot of things! We're strong innocent fun flirtatious vulnerable, and sometimes our innocence—
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#listentoyomama! I love you and I care!—
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