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Marketing Strategy - Twins Add Value to Humble Homewares Through Design Innovation
The use of innovative design as a source of competitive advantage lies at the heart of this entrepreneurial success story - detailed here in an excellent Guardian interview.
It is always good to see twin brothers succeeding in business! And the Joseph twins seem to have combined their talents very effectively to help re-invigorate their family business.read more...»
Takeovers: Morrison's Disastrous Investment in Kiddicare
If you are looking for a good recent example of how takeovers can destroy returns for shareholders (of the investing business), then add Morrison's purchase of Kiddicare to the list!read more...»
Strategy: Retrenchment for the Co-op Group to Reduce Gearing
The Co-operative Group, which has endured a pretty horrific period recently, is now firmly on a path of retrenchment. It is starting to take some substantial steps to dispose of business units in order to reduce the group's high level of debts (gearing) and to focus the group on core activities.read more...»
Revision Presentation - Business Ethics
This updated and extended revision presentation introduces the concept of business ethics. The distinction between ethical and legal behaviour is examined as are the potential benefits and drawbacks of ethical behaviour. Some topical examples of business ethics in action are also provided.read more...»
WOW! Business 2015 - The UK's Best Business Teacher CPD Course
We're delighted to announce the initial programme of dates and locations for WOW! Business 2015 - our new flagship CPD course for ALL teachers of business.
WOW! Business follows in the giant footsteps of TBBLE and builds on the phenomenal success of the resources provided over four years of TBBLE events! The full course resource folder and CD from TBBLE 2014 can still be purchased from our online store, together with a selection of individual resources.
We've expanded our business teaching contributor team even further to provide another resource-packed CPD day that we're sure you'll love.
The confirmed dates and locations (so far) for WOW! Business 2015 are:
Marketing Strategy - P&G Takes the Axe to its Brand Portfolio
Are there too many brands chasing the available demand of households and other consumers? That's the view of AG Lafley, the CEO of Procter & Gamble ("P&G") - one of the world's leading multinationals in the fast-moving consumer goods ("FMCG") sector.
P&G has announced that it will look to focus on a much smaller number of consumer brands and cull up to 100 brands from its extensive product portfolio. In a classic example of product portfolio management, P&G wants to focus on those 70-80 key brands that have existing strong market shares and/or fast growth prospects.read more...»
Leadership & Change: Sergio Marchionne Drives Culture Change to Turnaround Chrysler and Fiat
If business students are looking for a different example of how effective leadership can drive successful change, then they should add Sergio Marchionne to their research.
Sergio Marchionne was initially best-known for leading the turnaround of the Italian automotive group Fiat. More recently, Marchionne has led the transformation of US automotive group Chrysler, taking Chrysler from the brink of bankruptcy at the lowest point of the financial crisis in 2008/9 to profitability.
Marchionne took over as CEO of Fiat in 2004 and was able to return the struggling Italian car manufacturer to profitability with two years. He first connected with Chrysler when a strategic alliance was formed between Chrysler and Fiat (who took a 20% shareholding) as part of a US government-backed rescue of Chrysler as it tried to avoid bankruptcy. When Chrysler was able to pay off various US government loans in 2011, Fiat was left with a stake of over 50%. Since then, Fiat have been negotiating with a Chrysler employee trust in the US (which holds a substantial remainder of the shares in Chrysler) to complete a full takeover. A deal was finally agreed in early 2014 with the formalities now being completed.read more...»
Strategy – Multinationals Should Beware the "Local Dynamos"
The world's largest multinationals are in a constant search for revenue and profit growth, with many targeting emerging markets as the best source of growth that will satisfy their shareholders.read more...»
Strategy - Tata Group Sets out its Conglomerate Vision
The headline above from the FT really caught my eye this morning. Tata Group, perhaps best known in the UK for its ownership of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Corus, has set out ambitious plans to invest $35bn in capital spending over the next three years as part of its vision for the next 10 years.read more...»
Marketing Mix - When the Whole Industry's Prices are Too High
There is a huge amount of business studies in this news story from the BBC in which a senior executive from private healthcare provider Bupa suggests that the whole industry in the UK has set its prices too high.read more...»
Technology - Delays in Fast Broadband Threatens the Competitiveness of UK Business
"Nowadays every business is a digital business" claims the FT's Jonathan Moules in this useful video clip about the importance of fast broadband speed for UK business.
However, not every business has access to fast broadband and there is evidence presented here that the lack of acceptable bandwidth is reducing the competitiveness of businesses who rely on access to the Internet.read more...»
Strategy: Foxconn Pursues Diversification as it Attempts to Move up the Value Chain
Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer best known for building Apple products, is increasingly adopting a strategy of diversification in response to rising labour costs in China.read more...»
Entrepreneurship - How Failure Drove the Success of Dropbox
We're all big fans and users of Dropbox here at tutor2u - and the story of how Dropbox has developed into a hugely valuable business is a great example of how failure can inform and inspire successful entrepreneurial activity.read more...»
Vertical Integration - Benefits Street and Baking Bought by Sky
Here is a small, but good example of vertical integration in action with a takeover by Sky of the production company behind the likes of Great British Bake-Off and Benefits Street.
Vertical integration arises when a firm buys a business at an earlier or later stage of the supply chain. In this case, Sky is undertaking "backwards vertical integration" - by investing in a controlling stake in one of the many television production companies that provide programming for Sky and other channels.
It looks like there may be some significant revenue synergies available to Sky as a result of its investment. For example we are told that "Sky's distribution business, Sky Vision, will promote Love Production's formats and programmes to networks overseas.".
New Leadership - Can the Soap Man Save Tesco?
This will be a dynamic business story that will be essential for business students to follow closely over the coming months. Tesco has announced the appointment of Dave Lewis to replace Philip Clarke as CEO with effect from 1 October 2014.
This decision is significant for many reasons, not the least that Dave Lewis has never been a retailer, nor has he ever been a CEO. Nevertheless, Lewis was the man that Tesco wanted (he was headhunted) and he has a superb track record at Unilever, one of the world's leading multinationals in the FMCG sector ("fast-moving consumer goods").read more...»
Retrenchment - Nadella Axes Jobs in a Bid to Simplify Microsoft
Satya Nadella, the new CEO of Microsoft who has taken over from Steve Ballmer, has announced that 18,000 jobs will be cut by 2015. These are the largest job losses in Microsoft's history and represents around 14% of Microsoft's total workforce. This is the classic action of a new CEO opting for a strategy of retrenchment as a way of imposing his/her views on the appropriate strategic direction.read more...»
How did Aldi crack Tesco's hold on the market?
Some news in the same week as Philip Clarke's high profile departure from Tesco, is that Karl Albrecht, who founded German discount supermarket chain Aldi with his brother Theo, has died. The success and growth of Aldi (an abbreviation of Albrecht discount) is one of the thorns in the side of Tesco, and one reason for the profits warning that they announced yesterday, along with several other problems that Clarke inherited when he took over from Sir Terry Leahy three years ago. There is plenty to analyse in the criticism of Tesco's strategy, but also worth considering what it is that has enabled Aldi to break into the market, and how they have moved to a position of having 19% of those in the AB socio-economic catergory shopping in their stores.read more...»
The do's and don't's of pitching for business investment
Here is an article which might be worth hanging on to for the start of next term, when new students start on their Business Studies course. The BBC has spoken to three venture capitalists - not the well-know Dragons, but some different names: the founder of Google Ventures, and managing partners of two funds based in India and in New York. They compare what they look for in a startup, what they avoid, and the best way for businesses to approach them.read more...»
Vending Machine Pizza
This could be an excellent starter activity for a group discussion September?
Ask students to consider whether this is a good idea? Is it worth the price? What is its USP? Wonderful for getting students who havent studied business before (and those who have) to start thinking about many business concepts. I find that students tend to engage well with the concept of enterprise when they find the idea interesting?! And who doesnt love pizza???read more...»
World Cup glory: For country or cash?
We all know football is full of cash, and sometimes, where there is money, there is corruption (FIFA?). However, on the 'fully' transparent and above board side, everyone knows that players and coaches alike are well remunerated for their hard work! In line with Taylor's thinking, bonuses tend to play a big role in football and with Cameroon's bonus row and Ghana having $3 million in cash sent out to their players, it would be very interesting to have a look at the performance of the teams in relation to their financial incentives. No doubt, many would expect the biggest payouts to be promised to the teams who are likely to be the most successful.
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Six simple, engaging teaching and learning strategies for Business Studies
As we approach the end of another academic year I thought it might be useful to put together some of my all time favourite teaching and learning strategies for business studies.
Below are '6 of the best' and what I like most about them is that they take very little (if no) preparation
The Yes/ No Game
Topic Tennis
Thinking Skills Bingo
Barbie, you're hired
"Entering the entrepreneurial world, this independent professional is ready for the next big pitch. Her "smartphone," tablet and briefcase are always by her side."
Sounds like one of the contestants to take part in the next series of The Apprentice? Actually no, it's the latest Barbie doll - Entrepreneur Barbie.read more...»
Marketing, with a hint of Brazilian flavour
As far as I know, Pot Noodles don't usually feature as a typically Brazilian dish, but they are just one of the products jumping on the World Cup bandwagon.
There are plenty of other examples to add - Domino's have new Fiesta and Rio pizzas, Tilda have 'sweet and spicy' rice and Lucozade have a new Brazilian variety. These and others all feature in an article about the range of Brazilian-themed products appearing in the supermarkets.
Ikea in China - The Classic Long-term Success Story Built on Localisation
I suddenly realised that, whilst we've featured Ikea prominently in our exam coaching workshops for a couple of years, we haven't linked to the wealth of resources that are out there to help tell & explain Ikea's strategy!
Here is a selection of the best - certainly contains everything you need to gather relevant evidence for why Ikea is such a timeless case study.read more...»
BUSS4 Essay Technique - Signposting Analysis and Application
A good structure is so important when it comes to writing high-scoring paragraphs in an essay. One thought I had last night was whether it might be possible to encourage the examiner with his/her marking by making it clear what each part of a paragraph is trying to do! Let's call it "signposting" for want of a better word.
I had a go at this below with a sample paragraph point where I was trying to achieve good analysis (GAn) and good application (GAp) in just one paragraph point.
See what you think and whether you believe it might help with the writing and/or structuring of a paragraph point. I've highlighted the attempted "signposting" in bold.read more...»
AQA BUSS4 Revision Webinar - Section B Essays
Here is a recording of tonight's BUSS4 Section B webinar.
The materials used during the session can be downloaded hereread more...»
Revision Presentation - Problems of Takeovers and Mergers including Integration
This streamed revision presentation examines the problems of takeovers and mergers including difficulties integrating businesses successfullyread more...»
Revision Presentation - Impact On and Reaction Of Stakeholders to Takeovers and Mergers
This streamed revision presentation outlines some evidence of the impact on, and reaction of, stakeholders to takeovers and mergersread more...»
Revision Presentation - Impact of Takeovers and Mergers on Business Performance
This streamed revision presentation looks at the impact of takeovers andmergers on the performance of the businesses involved.read more...»
Revision Presentation - Factors Influencing the Success of Takeovers and Mergers
This streamed revision presentation considers the factors influencing the success of takeovers and mergersread more...»
Revision Presentation - Motives for Takeovers and Mergers
This streamed revision presentation considers the motives for takeovers and mergers and how these link with corporate strategyread more...»
10 Features of the Chinese Economy You Could Use in a BUSS4 Essay
The BUSS4 research theme requires students to be "aware of recent trends in key economic and demographic data for China such as national income, income per person, wage costs, exchange rates and population trends".
Here are a selection of key charts (and a brief supporting commentary) that help students ensure they are up-to-date as they plan and write their BUSS4 China essay.read more...»
The Return of the Best Business Lesson 4!
This week TBBLE 4 (The Best Business Lesson teaching and learning CPD) event return to Birmingham and London.
Over 65 teachers attended over the two days and participated in a range of brand new, innovative business studies teaching and learning strategies to engage students in the classroom.
Each delegate received a folder with over 40 resources in addition to a CD with an array of PowerPoint games that can be used immediately within the classroom but for me, one of the best parts of the day was the chance to speak with other teachers and share good practice within the classroom and coming away with even more ideas!
TBBLE arrives in Belfast on the 24th June and Manchester on the 27th June. Details here
(Teachers participating in the 'entrepreneur cards' teaching and learning strategy)
Starbucks' Long-term Investment in Leadership of the Chinese Coffee Shop Market
How on earth is Starbucks making a success of its push into China? China is a tea-drinking nation. In fact, China has the world's oldest and largest tea-drinking culture. Chinese people hate coffee – they say it tastes so bitter it is like tasting medicine.
But, look at the evidence. Starbucks has been in China for 13 years, with an initial presence in the major tier 1 cities Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Starbucks expects China to become its second-largest market by 2014 aiming to have 1,500 outlets throughout China by 2015. The number of staff employed by Starbucks in China is forecast to rise from 12,000 to 30,000.
According to the latest Euromonitor report, Starbucks has a 60 per cent share of China's emerging coffee house market, well above its closest competitor.
That sounds like a success story. So how has it done it?read more...»
Jaguar Land Rover's Strategy for Growth in China
If there is one British brand that demonstrates the potential for successful trading with China it has to be Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Ok, so JLR is now owned by Indian conglomerate Tata Group. But, to most consumers Jaguar and Land Rover are quintessentially British luxury brands – and brands which Chinese are demanding in increasing numbers.
Over 80% of JLR's sales are to overseas markets and in 2012 China overtook the UK as JLR's biggest market. In 2012 sales in China grew by 71% to nearly 72,000 vehicles. By 2013, that had risen to over 90,000 vehicle sales in China.
This is a phenomenal success story and is a great illustration of how a brand can exploit the opportunity presented by the emerging affluent middle class in China.read more...»
New AQA Advanced Level GCE in Business - Draft Specification & Specimen Exam Papers
The new draft specifications for AQA Advanced Level in Business and Advanced Subsidiary in Business have now been made public by AQA. Download them from the links below:
Advanced Level GCE Business
Draft Specification (first teaching 2015) [includes AS]
Specimen question papers and mark schemes (AQA submitted to Ofqual)
tutor2u's initial range of core teaching & learning resources to support the new specifications can now be pre-ordered here from our online store.
Don't forget that you can also now book places on our resource-packed CPD course on Teaching the New AQA A Level Business. These courses are already experiencing a high level of bookings, so please contact us as soon as possible to secure one or more of the remaining places.
AQA BUSS4 Revision Webinar - BUSS4 China Lines of Analysis
Here is a recording of the BUSS4 revision webinar on China which played live to 430 students this evening.
You can download the slides (pdf) of the materials from here
World Exclusive! Harry Styles shares his top BUSS3 Exam Tips!
Harry has taken a quick break from 1D's world tour to talk to tutor2u about his top BUSS3 exam tips. Watch this exclusive video below!read more...»
AQA BUSS3 Revision Webinar - Investment Appraisal
Here is the recording of the 40 minute revision webinar that Graham Prior and I ran with approximately 250 BUSS3 students online this evening.
The slides were worked through, including the Lidl / Morrisons case study can be downloaded from hereread more...»
BUSS3 - The Stories So Far
For students preparing to take AQA A2 Business Unit 3 (BUSS3) it is always worth remembering that the "case study is your friend". Indeed, all the answers to the four questions set are in the case study - you just need to draw them out.
It is well worth reading through the previous BUSS3 exam paper case studies to get a feel for the kinds of businesses featured and the strategic and functional issues they are trying to address.
Below, we've provided a brief synopsis of each exam case study so far. Can you spot some similarities?read more...»
GSK - The Only Way is Ethics?
Has it all gone horribly wrong for UK-based global pharmaceutical giant GSK? Profits might be rising, but there still seems to be a nasty smell about the way GSK does business.
That's bad news for GSK shareholders and stakeholders, but good news for business students. GSK has quickly become one of the very best examples of the potential costs and reputational damage that can arise when business ethics are seemingly ignored by parts of a complex multinational organisation.read more...»
Jose talks Motivation with iFunFace
iFunFace is a great little app that can be used to brighten up any lesson. I used it recently on a school visit.
iFunFace allows you to create humorous videos from a static image. Really simple to use. You obtain an image, create a mouth and then record what you want the image to say and the app does the rest!read more...»
From Startup to Global Competitor - Insights into Xiaomi
This is a terrific article from BusinessWeek on the growth strategy of Xiaomi, a Chinese business that is fast-becoming one of the countries best-known global brands.
Lots in the article (and the related video which I have added further below) for business students to note - I have jotted down some of the things I spotted below.
We've written before about Xiaomi and it is certainly an important business to watch - take a look at the other business blog articles on Xiaomi.read more...»
Amazing 'innovation' image!!
This image has been around a while but it would look great on the board as students entered the classroom especially if the topic was innovation or technology.
Is This the End of the Road for A Level Applied Business?
In the latest announcement about curriculum reform from Ofqual (they're busy, if nothing else) Applied Business appears in the list of qualifications to be scrapped, with the last teaching scheduled for 2015-16.
There is a "public consultation" to which I think it would be well worth interested colleagues contributing:
I know that many colleagues will feel that it is a great shame as this has helped over 6,000 students each year carry out an alternative type of A Level Business qualification that is more suited to their skills than the traditional GCE Business Studies. Please respond to the consultation if you would like to contribute to the debate.
My contacts in the awarding bodies tell me that the "consultation" is largely for-show rather than a genuine attempt to gauge opinion, and that the fate of Applied Business was probably sealed some time ago.
Gove's view is that there are only two kinds of legitimate Level 3 qualification - truly academic and truly vocational and that this leaves no room for the likes of Applied Business.
But, you never know what might be achieved through concerted lobbying.
Back to School at Cramlington Learning Village
Yesterday saw me 'tread the boards' once again at the amazing Cramlington Learning Village. Craig Knight (HOD) is a very good friend of mine and asked a while back if I could come in and help deliver some revision sessions on BUSS3. I was delighted!
Craig and I delivered 3 interactive and challenging sessions on investment appraisal, ratios and ratio analysis as well as general BUSS3 exam skills with a specific focus on writing a strong conclusion for the 34 mark question.
The investment appraisal session involved students looking at whether Morrisons could be taken over by calculating payback, ARR and NPV and it was really pleasing to see students looking beyond the financial data and looking at the qualitative factors that affect investment decisions.
After two quick games of 'ratio thinking skills bingo' and 'spiderman ratio's' we looked at what the results of ratios actually mean and then applied them to real businesses.
I had a great day and I would also like to thank one of the students (you know who you are!) for bringing in my favourite treat. Freddo's!
Good luck in the exam!
A First Look at the New AQA Business Spec
Interesting taking a brief look at the new AQA Business specification (for first teaching Sept 2015): highlights below. Full specs and sample assessment materials are out on 11 June 2014.
Don't forget to pre-order your free A Level Business Specification Comparison Report from tutor2u, where we'll compare and contrast ALL the new Business specs side-by-side.read more...»
I Love Lucy in Business Studies!
This is one of my favourite I Love Lucy clips and is a great video to use in business studies lesson.
This short clip shows Lucy and Ethel working on a production line (trying) to wrap chocolates but struggling to keep up!
I used this video when introducing production and linked it to motivation by getting the students to think of what it would be like to actually perform this job but it also wonderful to introduce management styles by getting students to analyse the supervisors slightly 'autocratic' style of management.
Brilliant Starter Activity Video - The worlds first auto-balancing bicycle
Once again the BBC has come up trumps with this superb student friendly clip of the worlds first auto-balancing bicycle. The 'Jyrobike' was developed by a team of engineers which they say can teach people to cycle in an afternoon. The "Jyrobike" contains a patented control hub in the front wheel that uses gyroscopic technology to keep riders upright, even when they tip or wobble. The technology is specifically aimed at 3-8 year olds who are learning to cycle.
This would make a super starter activity to get students thinking about a number of different issues including:
- Protecting business ideas (patents)
- Factors determining the success of the Jyrobike
- Innovation
- Pricing
- Ansoff
- Product lifecycle
and many, many more.......
Business Gold in under 3 minutes!
BUSS4 Exam Prep. Making Connections to Achieve 5 Levels of Analysis
In preparation for June 18th, my class and I did the follow PowerPoint activity which focuses on planning and analysis.
The premise is simple; the BUSS4 questions invariably ask students to analyse the causal relationship between 2 concepts, such as "does strong leadership lead to a successful business?" or "Is targeting emerging markets the best way to improve profit?". Students therefore have to fill in the blanks and make the connections between these two concepts to achieve good analysis. More importantly, in doing so it forces students to answer the questions set without digression, deviation or departure from the subject.
The first example is given to get the ball rolling. There are 8 questions and some blank templates below to add additional questions. In terms of differentiation (if you like that sort of thing), they can obviously be made easier or more difficult by taking away or adding some "blanks", and a natural extension strategy would be for students to then add a paragraph of application to support the answer.
I sincerely hope it helps and wish you all the very best for the upcoming exams.


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BEMIDJI, Minn. (November 24, 2009) The College of Business, Technology and Communication at Bemidji State University has launched a new institute, combining the resources of several existing outreach enterprises on campus with new initiatives to create the Institute of Technology, Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
The institute will combine the 360 Degrees Manufacturing and Applied Engineering Center of Excellence, Northwest Regional Small Business Development Center and Marketing Assistance and Research Solutions with three new initiatives, the Entrepreneurial Scholarship Pathways, Technology Assistance and Research Solutions and FastTrack Entrepreneurship programs.
Karen White, executive director of 360 Degrees, has been named the executive director of the institute.
The Institute of Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation will be a front door for the businesses, entrepreneurs, and technology innovators and high school students in the state of Minnesota and across the region, said Dr. James Maxwell, dean of the college. This endeavor will make it easier for our constituents to access the resources and expertise available in the college. It offers one-stop shopping to the community.
The institute allows the college to combine its externally-focused service areas into one central organization, enabling the college to streamline its efforts and combine resources while at the same time allowing each of the institutes components to focus on their particular areas of expertise. The endeavor also provides the college with a grant writer, which will allow for new revenue streams and help provide professional development opportunities for the colleges faculty.
The institute will also prove unparalleled opportunities for the colleges students to receive hands-on experience and networking opportunities with real-world clients, and also allow the colleges faculty to become more engaged with the community through consulting opportunities.
Initial reaction to the institute has been positive, Maxwell said.
There is interest in and need for services like MARS and TARS, he said. Businesses need assistance with marketing and research, prototyping and design technology. The institute gives our college the opportunity to find out what the market really wants and needs, and it encourages our students to stay in Bemidji and the northern Minnesota region when they graduate from Bemidji State.
360 Degrees
360 Degrees Manufacturing and Applied Engineering Center of Excellence is a partnership of nine institutions led by Bemidji State University which includes Central Lakes College, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Northland Community and Technical College, Northwest Technical College, Pine Technical College, Riverland Community College, Saint Paul College, and St. Cloud Technical College. 360 Degrees was initiated by the Governor of Minnesota to strengthen the states manufacturing economic sector and serve the needs of the industry by cultivating a potential future workforce through more flexible educational opportunities via the concept of the seamless career pathway.
Northwest Regional Small Business Development Center
The Minnesota Small Business Development Centers provide no-cost, professional business consulting to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs on a variety of business topics. Consulting services are customized to each clients needs and are delivered in a confidential one-on-one environment.
The Northwest Regional SBDC in Bemidji supports Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Polk, Pennington, Red Lake and Roseau counties and also has locations in Park Rapids, Thief River Falls and Crookston.
Marketing Assistance and Research Solutions
Marketing Assistance and Research Solutions is a faculty-directed, student-run center uniquely serving the northwest Minnesota business community while providing Bemidji States marketing students with hands-on learning experiences. MARS research services include feasibility studies, Internet and exploratory research, focus groups, group interviews, telephone surveys, mail surveys and strategic management analysis. MARS has completed projects for area businesses and organizations including variety of University departments and offices.
Technical Assistance and Research Solutions
Technical Assistance and Research Solutions will provide technical assistance to entrepreneurs and businesses to support the commercialization of new products. TARS services include rapid prototyping, design technology assistance and a variety of other technology-related services.
Entrepreneurial Scholarship Pathways
Entrepreneurial Scholarship Pathways is a program for high school students, designed to show how those students can apply their knowledge to the creation of economic opportunities for themselves and their communities. The free, classroom-based program includes program materials, lesson plans and multiple optional program extensions that instructors can use to supplement virtually any existing economics, business, social studies or other similar high school course.
FastTrack entrepreneurship program
FastTrack is a comprehensive package of learning programs and materials for entrepreneurs. It provides existing and aspiring entrepreneurs a non-academic environment to develop the business insights and skills, leadership experiences and valuable networking opportunities they need to start, grow and lead a business. Since 1993, the FastTrack program has served nearly 300,000 entrepreneurs.
For more information about the Institute of Technology, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, please contact Dr. James Maxwell, dean of the College of Business, Technology and Communication at (218) 755-3730.
Institute director Karen White can be reached at (218) 755-2208.
College of Business, Technology and Communication:
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Editors Note
The preferred presentation of the 360 degrees name is 360°, using the degrees glyph. If you have the capability to present the name using the glyph, you are encouraged to do so.
About Bemidji State University Bemidji State University, located in northern Minnesotas lake district, occupies a wooded campus along the shore of Lake Bemidji. Enrolling more than 5,000 students, the University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs encompassing arts, sciences and select professional programs. The University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and has a faculty and staff of more than 550. University signature themes include environmental stewardship, civic engagement and global and multi-cultural understanding. For further information about the University, visit bemidjistate.edu. Become a fan of Bemidji State University on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.


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Current Site Information
EPA Region 3 (Mid-Atlantic)Pennsylvania
Bucks County
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Last Update: January, 2013
Other Names
Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) Warminster
Current Site StatusThe U.S. Navy has completed all cleanup activities at the site. In addition, groundwater remedies, which include pumping and treatment of groundwater in three areas, have been demonstrated by the Navy to be operating properly and successfully. The completion of all of this work has cleared the entire base for transfer to the private sector per the Base Realignment and Closure Act.
Site DescriptionThe Naval Air Development Center site, which covers 840 acres and is located in Warminster Township and Ivyland Borough, Bucks County, PA, was renamed Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) in 1993. Commissioned in 1944, NAWC's main function was the research, development and testing of Naval aircraft systems. Wastes were generated during aircraft maintenance and repair, pest control, firefighting training, machine and plating shop operations, spray painting, and various materials research and testing activities in laboratories. These wastes include paints, solvents, sludges from industrial wastewater treatment, and waste oils. Pursuant to BRAC, NAWC ceased operations in September 1996. Most of the property has been transfered to the private sector. NAWC is located in a populated suburban area and is surrounded by homes, commercial and industrial activities and a golf course. NAWC was placed on the CERCLA NPL due to the threat posed by eight disposal areas to groundwater quality. The primary groundwater contaminants of concern at NAWC have been found to be trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride. The area surrounding NAWC is completely dependent on groundwater for both public and private water supplies.
Site ResponsibilityThis site is being addressed through Federal actions.
NPL Listing HistoryProposed Date: 06/10/86
Final Date: 10/04/89
Threats and ContaminantsGroundwater both on-site and off-site is contaminated with chlorinated volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including TCE, PCE, and carbon tetrachloride. Investigations to determine the nature and extent of groundwater and soil contamination have been completed. Impacted residential and commercial drinking water supplies have been addressed through response actions. Drinking or showering with untreated contaminated groundwater could pose a health risk. Soil at certain locations could present a threat to human health via direct contact pathways and sediments in stream draining the base have been impacted. In each case, heavy metals are the contaminants of concern.
Contaminant descriptions and risk factors are available from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, an arm of the CDC.
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All remedial construction is complete. All remedies for contaminated soil are in place. Remedies for contaminated groundwater are operating properly and successfully.
In response to TCE and PCE contamination detected in off-base private wells adjacent to NAWC, in 1993, the Navy installed water treatment systems in over 40 homes and subsequently connected over 20 homes to public water systems. Since sampling results suggested that the contamination was due to both NAWC and an unknown off-base source, the EPA connected an additional 40 residences to a public water system in 1994. In 1995, a commercial facility was also connected to public water by the Navy. In 1996, the construction of an on-base groundwater treatment system was completed and the pumping and treatment of PCE-contaminated groundwater at Area C at NAWC was initiated. The construction of groundwater extraction wells in Areas A and D at NAWC was initiated in late 1998 and early 1999, respectively. Pumping and treatment of contaminated groundwater in Area A was initiated in Summer 1999. The primary contaminants at Area A are TCE, carbon tetrachloride and PCE; at Area D, the contaminant is TCE.
Soil/Waste: In 1996, a removal action at Site 4 excavated and removed waste from a series eight disposal trenches. The primary contaminants in the waste were polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). In 1997, a removal action was conducted at Sites 6 and 7, a series of disposal trenches and pits. Contaminants in soil/waste excavated and removed from Sites 6/7 included TCE, PCE, and PCBs. In 1998, soil contaminated with cadmium, lead and other heavy metals was excavated and removed as part of a removal action at Sites 1 and 2. In 1999, soil contaminated with lead was removed from Site 8. Access to remaining soils of concern at Sites 1, 2, 6 and 7 will be controlled through deed restrictions. Erosion controls are in place at Site 2 and a clean, vegetated soil cover in place at Sites 6 and 7. Monitoring of stream sediment is ongoing.
The Navy has completed its second five-year review. EPA policy towards potential risk from vapor intrusion has changed since the last five year review and it is anticipated that the Navy will complete additional sampling to insure that all remedies in place are protective of human health and the environment.


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text: The City of Neosho is being sued by the Neosho American Legion. The post has filed a breach of contract suit involving the former municipal court building on West Brook, saying they were promised back in 2004 that the city would give ownership of the building to the American Legion, but that still hasn't happened. City Attorney Steve Hays says the City's made multiple attempts to satisfy the Legion's needs, but they still need the building for police operations, and that they regret the Legion's decision to sue.


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2015 Susitna 100 Course
All distances are approximate. Some are rounded up, some are rounded down. The total distance is very close to 100 miles. .
General Description See Su 100 Maps
The current 100-mile course has evolved through changes in availability of checkpoint locations. Attached to this document is a link to a map that depicts the Susitna 100 course. The rivers and lakes that are named in this description can be oriented to the U.S. Geological Survey's Tyonek Quadrangle, should the truly curious want a clearer picture of what the course looks like in, say, mid-July. In February, however, this country is reduced to two colors, white and green, and is typically framed by a blue sky. Thanks to drifting snow, the region's shallow topography is barely distinguishable. This classic rendering of winter in simple colors and contours is marred only the intrusion of four-foot wide snow machine trails that run for miles across lakes and rivers and through breaks in the tree line. You are grateful for these trails, because they provide the foundation that makes human-powered travel faster than would otherwise be possible.
The Susitna 100 starts at 9:00AM Saturday.
All Susitna 100 racers are required to check in at least 15 minutes before the start and declare a division. If some of your equipment did not pass inspection at the pre-race meeting, it will be checked after the 9:00AM start.
The race starts (and finishes) at Happy Trails Kennels mile 4.5 West Lakes Blvd, Big Lake Alaska. Allow two hours driving time from Anchorage.
Driving directions from Anchorage –
North on Hwy 1 (Glenn Highway), Hwy 1 turns into Hwy 3 (Parks Highway), go through Wasilla, turn left on Big Lake road at mile 52. Drive 3 ¼ miles on Big Lake Road, turn right on Beaver Lake Road, go 1 mile, turn left onto West Lakes Boulevard (long name, short sign "W.Lks.Blvd"). Approximately 4 ½ miles turn right at sign for Happy Trails Kennels.
After leaving the start at HTK the trail follows a series of swamps eventually connecting to (Big Lake Trails) 'Trail #1', continuing west, the trail turns into 'Trail #5' and then 'Trail #6'. Approximately 5 miles in, the course cross the Little Su, then go up and over 'Dead Dog Hill'. Take the first left onto the 'Bud Smith' trail heading south. This section crosses the Little Su again undulating over the next 5-6 miles to the four corners intersection.
Heading straight ahead through this intersection the trail continues a couple more miles turning left for a short section then right again leading to the Little Su boat Launch. Across the Little Su and follow the boat launch road to the intersection with Ayrshire Road.
Follow along Ayrshire Rd staying on the left shoulder to the parking lot approximately 100 yards from the intersection.
Do not travel on the road! We do not have permits or insurance that allows travel on the road. You will be disqualified if you run, ride, or ski on the road!
If you race isn't going as planned at this point, this would be a good place to consider your options as this is the last road access point for many more miles!
After leaving The Ayrshire Rd parking lot you will cross the Boat Launch road heading straight ahead, the trail more or less becomes a continuation of Ayrshire Road, for about 5 miles, the trail then bears right onto seismic line headed west.
Approximately 5 more miles the trail enters the woods just prior to Flathorn Lake. A steep decent followed by a right hand turn leads you to the lake where the trail will take you to the far bank. Take care to stay off of the marked runways in this area. About ¼ mile up the shoreline you will find the Flat Horn Lake checkpoint in the red cabin beyond the silver house. This property is home of long-time race supporters Kirk and Peggy Garoutte. Please respect their property and relieve yourself only in the outhouse.
Leaving the checkpoint, the course continues along Flat Horn Lake in a northwesterly direction. Two miles later, at the north end of the lake, the course parallels a meandering inlet creek. Follow the trail markers and stay off of the creek. After about 1/2 mile of travel through the woods, the trail opens up onto "The Dismal Swamp."
The Dismal Swamp is about 3 miles long and is appropriately named. Only the occasional scrawny black spruce tree belies the impression that you are on a lake. With the wind blowing hard from the North, as is tradition, this can be a brutal and disheartening section. Otherwise, the three miles is simply boring.
At the north end of the swamp, the trail takes you out of the wind and back into the forest for about 1.5 miles to the main Susitna River. Descend the steep drop – "Wall of Death"- onto the main channel of the Susitna River (locally called the Big Su).
Once you are on the Susitna River, head to the right (upstream). There will be many snowmobile trails here, so pay close attention to the Su 100 markers. About four miles upstream, you will come to a major intersection, the course turns right onto Kroto Slough leading toward Deshka landing. Once again, there will be many trails - we will mark the firmest trail. Please pay close attention and follow the Su 100 lath on the river in case we re-route the trail to avoid open water and overflow.
Advice on Traveling the Rivers-
The Rivers are a main transportation route to Skwentna and Yentna Station, as well as numerous cabins and fishing lodges. The trail is usually very firm due to high volumes of traffic. Expect snow machine and dogsled traffic..
At night, you will generally be alone except for other racers and race support. You are strongly discouraged from sleeping on Kroto Slough or Susitna Rivers. Not only is it much colder than other sections of the trail, but snow machines travel very fast along these rivers and may not see you. Keep a close eye for race markers.
Kroto Slough is a heavily used trail heading north toward Deshka Landing. You will be taveling this direction for about 10 miles. Kroto Slough will join the Big Su River, though you may not notice if it is dark. At this point the river is wide and the trail usually follows the east bank. Follow the signs and trail markers towards Deshka Landing. Coming off the river the race trail will turn right onto Corral Hill trail, this good size hill leads up to the Willow Swap trail system after about 2.5 miles. Stay to the left on the Willow Swamp loop following the markers to Eaglequest Lodge.
After leaving the comfort of Eaglequest Lodge you will return to the Willow Swamp Loop turning left, following the loop clockwise. Take a left onto the Old Hunters trail after about three miles. In another three miles you will turn left again onto the Big Swamp Trail. Follow the makers as they leave the Big Swamp trail and take you over a short, steep hill to Cow Lake.
At the far end of Cow Lake the trail goes over a small hill to Little Cow Lake. Bearing left at the end of the lake you'll take the Cow trail #10 towards Butterfly Lake and Gunmetal Lake eventually turning into Trail #4. After about 9 miles you will travel under the intertie (overhead power line) for about a mile or so and crossing the Little Susitna River. The race trail turns right again, shortly after which you will come to the Big Hunter Loop Tent/Water stop. After leaving the water stop the trail meanders through a big swamp following the Little-Su River to your right, eventually turning left onto a seismic line briefly before turning left again following more swamps and small lake eventually leading to Happy Trails Kennel.
Congratulations, you've made it!
Be sure to check in with the race official (wake them if necessary.)


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The woman and boyfriend charged with murdering the woman's five year-old son in Rhea County went before a judge Friday morning to ask for bond, a request the judge formally denied.
According to Jeff Knight, a Special Projects Officer with the Rhea County Sheriff's Department, Jessica Robbins and her boyfriend Bradley Adcox appeared before Judge James McKenzie for their bond hearing. Knight said Judge McKenzie denied them bond.
The pair is charged with killing Robbins' 5 year-old son, Landon Robbins, after Landon was found dead inside the couple's Rhea County home with multiple blunt force trauma.
Robbins and Adcox will now go before Judge McKenzie again on September 18th for their preliminary hearing, where the charges against them will be formally read to them, and they will enter their pleas.
Knight also corrected information previously given on Jessica Robbins. WVLT News was originally told Jessica Robbins is a 29 year-old woman. Robbins is actually 24 years-old.
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DIY Steampunk Box, Tim Holtz Style
I was in the need of a small wooden box, so, of course, I asked SweetiePie if he'd make one for me. He gave me that look–you know that look, the one says 'yes, but must I?'–so I decided to look for an unfinished one at the craft store. I found a set of two at Michaels. The largest of the pair would work, so I nabbed them. And then the fun started. (Pictured above is the smaller box of the set.)
I removed all the hardware and put a coat of Danish oil on the outside of the box.Then, using these instructions, I lined the inside of the box with black velvet.
The shiny brass hardware looked too, well, brassy, so I sanded it with a 180 grit sanding sponge and then rubbed it with silver Rub 'n Buff. After the finish had cured, I re-installed the hardware and got busy with the outside of the box.
I considered some sort of Mod Podge installation, but when I spotted Tim Holtz's Mini Gears, I had to buy them, using a 40% coupon, of course. After arranging the gears in a pleasing design, I glued them down with a bit of Aileen's Tacky. Love how it turned out! And, seriously, I don't think there's anything that Tim Holtz makes that I don't like. . .
How to Make Old Candles Look New
Who doesn't love a tall pillar candle? Who doesn't hate it when they start looking like the ones pictured above? I have a habit of accumulating a lot of these wonky candles in my candle stash because I'm too much of a spendthrift to toss them, and I never seem to get around to recycling the wax (which I always promise myself I'll do). I try to tidy them up, either breaking or cutting off (a serrated blade works okay) their peaks, which makes them look weird in a new way. But with the help of an old iron and some aluminum foil, you can make misshapen candles look almost new. Here's how you do it:
First put down a thick layer of newspaper or a section of aluminum foil on you work surface. Then cover an iron (preferably an old one, just in case) with heavy duty aluminum foil and crank up the heat to cotton/linen.
While you're waiting for the iron to get hot, trim the edges of your candles by either breaking them off. If they don't break easily you can CAREFULLY use a serrated blade to score them at the desired breakpoint first. That seem to help. If you decide to cut the wax entirely, PLEASE be careful.
When the iron is hot, simply hold it up diagonally in one hand and a candle in the other. Gently touch the top of the candle to the iron and watch the wax melt like crazy. WARNING: the wax will smoke a little. (I would have included a picture, of this process, but my hands were tied, as it were.) Make sure you old the candle perpendicular to the iron for the straightest outcome. You might be temped let the iron rest on your work surface and simply hold the candle up to it. DON'T DO THAT. If you do, the slant of the iron will make the wax run down and onto the bottom of the iron.
When I said the wax melts like crazy, I meant it. It took about 10 seconds per candle to get them looking almost new. Check them out now:
Nobody would know that they weren't new and previously wonky!
I found a nice piece of red microfiber suede in my stash last week, so I whipped up a big bolster for the sofa in our living room. I love the rich color, but it was too plain. For the holidays, anyway. I considered stenciling it but worried about messing it up, then all that sewing of the original pillow would have been in vain. (Not like the first time that's ever happened.) Then it occurred to me: I could make a 'sleeve' for it and stencil on THAT. Then, when the holidays are over, I can remove the stencil and be back to plain rich-red.
I cut 'Joy' out of sticky-back shelf liner using my Cricut and the Printing Press cartridge. A quick swipe with gold fabric paint and I was set. The sleeve itself is made out of some leftover linen. When I finished the sleeve, it was a bit see-through-y, so I lined it with some muslin which I adhered into place using good old Steam-a-Seam. (Love that stuff.)
Wondering about future sleeves with other images I could make. Something for every season, maybe??


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Every successful thriller begins with a distinctive atmosphere. The thriller writer must establish an atmosphere at the beginning of the story, to ground the reader in the story's place and time.
Note: Atmosphere, while related to setting, is not the same thing as a setting! The atmosphere is what draws the reader in until he or she has time to engage with the characters and plot.
As an example of atmosphere, let's say your story starts off at a hotel. Is the hotel located along the strip in Las Vegas, is it a no-tell motel along I-95 in South Carolina, or is it a beachfront motel in a party town in Southern California? Each locale would provide an opportunity for a completely different atmosphere. It's your choice as the writer to create an atmosphere according to the needs of your story.
One check list I use when creating atmosphere is the five senses. Of the five senses, writers tend to seriously overuse sight and hearing. We forget all about smell, taste, and touch. When creating atmosphere, it's helpful to roam back through your paragraphs, weaving in references to the other senses. That's what I call trilateration.For what it's worth, here's a link to an ehow article about creating atmosphere.
What doesn't work: Generic settings, laundry lists, overdescriptionIntroducing characters with description dumps is boring, and so is introducing settings with laundry lists of description. You need to bring the setting alive by infusing it with mood, in the same way that you inject your characters with life and attitude (For the how-to about that, see Robert Gregory Browne's post about bringing characters to life).
So I'd love to know, how do you go about creating atmosphere in your thrillers? What techniques or tricks of the trade can you share with us today?


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I can't tell you how many times when we are deciding what to eat after church on Sunday that a chicken sandwich from Chick-Fil-A pops into my head. More often than not, I actually verbalize this craving only to hear my wife tell me, "You know they're closed on Sundays." Drats!
Chick-Fil-A takes great measures to make their Closed-On-Sunday policy as much a part of their branding efforts as the chicken sandwich itself. It's a policy that their founder Truett Cathy adopted when he opened his first restaurant, and they have continued it for nearly 65 years despite Sunday being one of the best days for business in food service.
As a Christian, I certainly applaud the policy; however, I wonder sometimes if, as an entrepreneur, it's good business.
God Honors Those Who Honor Him
Starting with the most obvious benefit, as Christian entrepreneurs our primary focus is on honoring God and our secondary focus is on making money. This philosophy is completely foreign to most entrepreneurs who only focus on the bottom line; however, our bottom line is ultimately in heaven.
When Chick-Fil-A sat down to write their Corporate Purpose, this is what they drafted.
To glorify God by being a faithful steward to all that is entrusted to us.
To have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-Fil-A.
When you drive by a closed Chick-Fil-A store on Sunday, you can't help but think that this is a company which truly believes their Corporate Purpose.
By the way, Chick-Fil-A has reported record sales every single year without exception despite being closed on Sunday.
It Shows How You Feel Towards Your Employees
In an industry where employees often do not know when they will be working until the shift schedule is posted each week, it's nice to know that you have a guaranteed day off.
Cathy believes that by giving his employees Sunday off as a day
- to spend with their family,
- to worship and renew their spirit,
- to fellowship with their friends,
- and to rest and recharge their batteries,
the company has a workforce that is better equipped and rested to serve quality products with a great attitude the other 6 days of the week.
His employees love working there so much that the company enjoys a turn-over rate in the low single digits. That is an incredible feat by any company, but it's unheard of in the food service industry. Imagine all of the costs he saves with such low turn-over.
It Attracts the Right Kind of People
Of course, to enjoy these cost savings from low turn-over you have to attract the right people. The Closed-On-Sunday policy and the Corporate Purpose of Chick-Fil-A sends two important messages according to Mr. Cathy.
One, that there must be something special about the way Chick-Fil-A people view their spiritual life; and, two, that there must be something special about how Chick-Fil-A feels about its people.
Because of this, Chick-Fil-A is able to attract people who "want to be associated with an organization with a values-based vision, is purpose-driven and truly values a balance between work and family."
It's the Best Business Decision I've Ever Made
Truett Cathy understands what all great entrepreneurs have discovered. Your business is only as good as your people.
When you understand this, it's easy to see why he calls it "the best business decision I ever made." Looking at the results it's hard to disagree.
Do you own or work for a company that closes it's doors on Sundays when your competitors do not? What has your experience been?
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'SOS Saving Ourselves: Help for Haiti': Performances
Queen Latifah, Pharrell, and Diddy shared hosting duties, Chris Brown returned to the stage, Nas and Damian Marley debuted their music live for the first time on television, Mary J. Blige dueted with her soul sister Jazmine Sullivan, and former President Bill Clinton drew some of the loudest applause during BET's "SOS Saving Ourselves: Help for Haiti" concert and telethon in Miami on Friday (Feb. 5). Watch some of the highlights below.
Chris Brown – "Crawl" and "With You"
Nas & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley – "Strong Will Continue"
Mary J. Blige – "We Gonna Make It" feat. Jazmine Sullivan and "One"
Monica feat. Ludacris – "Still Standing"
Busta Rhymes – Song for Haiti
Keri Hilson – "Knock You Down"
Robin Thicke – "Dreamworld" and "What's Going On" feat. India.Arie
Pitbull feat. Akon – "Shut It Down"
Justin Bieber – "One Less Lonely Girl," "Never Let You Go," and "Baby" feat. Ludacris
Kirk Franklin feat. India.Arie, Jazmine Sullivan, & Chrisette Michele – "Are You Listening: A Love Song for Haiti"
Wyclef Jean feat. Mavado – "Hold On"
Wyclef Jean feat. Akon, Black Dada, & Haitian Fresh – Medley
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ramblings of a freelance panentheist {"all things are in God, and God is in all things"} . . . musings on Emergent spirituality, powerlifting, LGBTQueer issues, contemplative prayer, mysticism, cats, music, healing, and more. I like my coffee and my existentialism dark-roasted.
I'm an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), in private practice in Marietta, Georgia. My writings on queer spirituality have been published in Whosoever and several other magazines. I live in a house-in-the-woods (Bear's Hermitage) in Marietta with Leonidas (Lenny) and Guy, Mighty Warrior Cats, and way too many books.
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I only know that when I pray, God hears me. My doubts. My fears. My cries for help. My gratitude. My songs of praise. And even the most inaudible, inarticulate of prayers, he hears. And never once has he said to me, there's no room for your doubts. Not has he ever suggested that I ought to go about claiming stake to anything – health or money or big screen TVs. The gifts he gives are given out of his good pleasure, not because of who we are, what we believe, what we claim. If there is anything I know for sure about God, it's that he doesn't barter in Green Stamps.
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States Attorney's Office District of Connecticut
|February 25, 2011
David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that APOLINAR E. COLLADO, also known as "Jose Adames," "David Martin" and "Polo," 43, a citizen of the Dominican Republic formerly residing in Wethersfield, pleaded guilty today before United States District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to one count of Food Stamp fraud stemming from an extensive scheme to defraud the federal Food Stamp Program of approximately $1.6. million.
"This defendant operated a long-term scheme to defraud the vitally important Food Stamp program, and the U.S. Attorney's Office is committed to working with our partners at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Inspector General to investigate and prosecute grocery store owners who engage in this type of fraud," stated U.S. Attorney Fein.
The federal Food Stamp Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service and utilizes federal tax dollars to subsidize low-income households, affording such households the opportunity to achieve a more nutritious diet by increasing their food-purchasing power. Food Stamp recipients purchase eligible food items at retail food stores through the use of an EBT card, which is similar to an ATM card. Food Stamp benefits may be accepted by authorized retailers only in exchange for eligible items. Items such as alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, paper goods and soaps are not eligible for purchase with Food Stamp benefits, and it is a violation of the rules and regulations governing the food stamp program to allow benefits to be used to purchase ineligible items. Food stamp benefits may not lawfully be exchanged for cash under any circumstances. The program is designed so that the total amount of each purchase is electronically transferred to the retailer's designated bank account.
According to court documents and statements made in court, in December 1996, COLLADO, using the name "Jose Adames," owned and operated El Campesino Market, a retail grocery store located at 3 Wethersfield Avenue in Hartford. The store was authorized by the Food Stamp Program to accept and redeem Food Stamps. After COLLADO engaged in Food Stamp fraud at the market, he was prosecuted and subsequently convicted in U.S. District Court in Hartford of Food Stamp fraud, tax fraud and immigration offenses. In February 1998, COLLADO was sentenced to 18 months of imprisonment and, following his release from prison, he was deported to the Dominican Republic. Also, the El Campesino Market and COLLADO were permanently prohibited from participation in the Food Stamp Program.
COLLADO illegally reentered the United States and, between approximately October 2003 and February 2009, he engaged in a scheme to defraud the Food Stamp Program by operating several different Hartford grocery stores through the use straw owners. At each of the stores, COLLADO knowingly and willfully exchanged, directed, and/or authorized the exchange of food stamps for cash and other ineligible items to his customers. Four of the stores – El Querido Supermarket, El Cerrazo Supermarket, El Ponderoso Supermarket, and Amor Supermarket – operated at various times at the same location, 194 Mather Street in Hartford. Using straw owners, COLLADO also operated Joldy Grocery at 60 Gillete Street and Billy Bong Grocery at 679 Blue Hills Avenue. With the exception of Joldy Grocery, all of the stores were disqualified from the Food Stamp Program on the basis of the fraud and thereafter closed their doors for business. Joldy Grocery was sold in March 2009 to a new owner.
Through this scheme, COLLADO defrauded the Food Stamp Program of approximately $1.6 million.
Judge Bryant has scheduled sentencing for June 6, 2011, at which time COLLADO faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years.
COLLADO had been detained since January 2009 after his arrest on federal immigration violations. COLLADO subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge of illegally reentering the U.S. and, on May 18, 2009, he was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Hartford to 20 months of imprisonment. Prior to his incarceration, COLLADO resided in Wethersfield.
This case is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Inspector General, with the assistance of the Office of the Chief State's Attorney. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Deborah R. Slater.
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The Brutal Story of Family Dollar's Demise Began Months Ago
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- An activist investor such as Carl Icahn doesn't magically appear on the doorsteps of publicly traded companies for no good reason. For an Icahn, a Nelson Peltz, and a Bill Ackman to get involved, a company's management team and board must really be failing shareholders via misguided operating tactics. In turn, those failures show up in the stock price, masking a business that may be worth more on a public market if new ideas are implemented from the outside.
Family Dollar (FDO) is in a state of operational disarray, which was created by a poorly situated board and a founder's son as CEO who has orchestrated the company's existing mess. Yet the company plays a critical role in the communities it serves in bringing low-priced food closer to consumers than a Walmart (WMT) or Target (TGT).
Here is what Icahn sees in Family Dollar, and why his case against the company is very strong.
The board is mostly made up of present or retired consultants with little retail experience. These board members are generally long-tenured. A retailer having a portfolio of more than 8,100 stores must have former retail executives on the board to hold the executive team, led by the founder's son, accountable. If Family Dollar has to pay more to attain that board talent, so be it.Family Dollar is badly underperforming rivals Dollar General (DG) and Dollar Tree (DLTR) in most operating metrics, acutely operating margins, ROE, and sales per square foot. The reasons for that lagging nature are easily found in the stores (see the Vine below), which continue to be overstuffed with so much inventory as to serve as an anchor over the profit lines. Family Dollar's retail strategy is to not own land. Since the end of fiscal 2012, Family Dollar has sold 532 stores in leaseback transactions for after-tax proceeds of $256.3 million, which it then has used to open new stores. Sold stores are usually inked for 15-year leases. Given Family Dollar's recent decision to shutter 370 poorly performing stores (I expect another restructuring plan to take place in an Icahn-led raid), Icahn has said in not so many words that Family Dollar's management shouldn't be in charge of stewarding newly raised capital from fixed assets. Remember, every one of these 370 store closures and the impact to the financial statements and employees' families falls on the head of the current CEO who has led the company for 16 years. The Family Dollar Operational Tragedy Began Months Ago ... Say hello to archive footage from January of my venture to 15 Family Dollar stores in the New York area. As you can see, operational failures, from over-ordering inventory to general store disarray, began months in advance of Icahn's appearance on the scene.
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This headline gripped the attention of a handful of readers of the first edition of the world's then-newest current affairs magazine way back in February 1934. Over seven decades later, we review many of the predictions made by the Plain Truth magazine and its founder, Herbert W. Armstrong, and find unerring accuracy in the forecasting of events leading to the rise to global dominance of the present European Union.
Of all the global events and social, economic and religious issues covered in the Trumpet magazine, there is one key, unfolding world event it has closely monitored from its earliest edition. That is the same event headlined in the first issue of the Plain Truth in February 1934. In fact, it is a news story that began unfolding back in 31 b.c. with the rise of the Roman Empire.


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Test-driving the best motorcycle jackets.
It's a battle between pressed and loose, pigmented and translucent.
But we had to test ten others to be sure.
From traditional acetone to soy-based wipes, we tried them all on the peskiest of polishes.
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Tips for Celebrating Valentine's Day With Diabetes
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From boxes of chocolate to fancy meals, a typical Valentine's day celebration is full of potential pitfalls for a person who's trying to control his blood glucose.
Fortunately, there are ways to handle the day besides denying yourself any celebration or overindulging in candy. As this piece from Joslin Diabetes Center suggests, checking out the nutrition information for a food you'd like to have — such as a Valentine's day chocolate — can help you figure out how to incorporate it into your meal plan for the day without wreaking havoc on your blood glucose levels. (If you do choose to have some chocolate, choosing a dark variety with a cocoa content of 50% or higher can give you a boost of some healthful antioxidants.) Creating your own healthful version of a favorite treat is another sensible option. (Click here and here for some recipe ideas.)
Making dinner at home or opting for nonfood gifts, such as flowers, jewelry, or a stuffed animal, are alternate ways of reducing the exposure to tempting but unhealthful foods on Valentine's day, according to this piece by Ashley Henshaw.
And as registered nurse Debra Manzella notes in her post on About.com, there are plenty of ways to embrace the purpose of the day without centering the festivities around food. Her suggestions include going for a walk or to a movie, visiting a museum, heading out on the town for a night of music and dancing, or just spending some quiet time alone with your loved one.
However you choose to celebrate it, have a wonderful Valentine's day!
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