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Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy
The 8th Annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy is focused on higher education teaching excellence and the scholarship of teaching and learning. The conference showcases the best pedagogical practice and research in higher education today. Sessions address disciplinary and interdisciplinary instructional strategies, outcomes, and research. Ultimately, the conference is an opportunity to demonstrate effective instructional practice and disseminate the latest research aimed at improving the quality of higher education.
Faculty are, on a daily basis and in very unassuming ways, demonstrating a renewed energy and focus toward the scholarship of teaching and learning. This is further evidenced by our attention to academic assessment, the integration of technology and learning, and even in the change in our teaching lexicon as we incorporate active engagement and reflective practices into instruction to encourage authentic learning.
The conference has grown steadily over the past six years, from 288 participants in 2009 to over 1000 participants in 2015 from 200+ institutions, 48 states, and 50 countries, including community colleges, liberal arts colleges, medical colleges, research universities, and historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Join us as we showcase and share our collective growth, innovation, and achievement in teaching and learning.
General Information
|Pre-Conference Workshops:
|Tuesday, February 9, 2016
|Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, February 10-12, 2016
|The Inn at Virginia Tech and the Skelton Conference Center
|Faculty, Administrators and Students
|Proposals Due:
|Wednesday, September 14, 2015
Important Dates
|Proposals Open:
|Monday, June 22, 2015
|Proposals Close:
|Monday, September 14, 2015
|Notifications Sent:
|Thursday, October 1, 2015**
|Confirm Intend to Present:
|Thursday, October 8, 2015**
|Schedule Posted:
|Friday, October 16, 2015
Pre-Conference Workshops (Take a Look!)
Flipping...Problem-Based Learning...Rubrics...Discussions...Large Classes...Technology...Coding...Visuals...Self-Regulated Skills!! The Pre-Conference Workshops are designed to allow participants to delve deeply into specific topics related to teaching and learning in higher education. This year's workshops will address creating a flipped classroom, facilitating interaction within online/blended courses, effective uses of technology in the classroom, teaching large classes, using examples and visuals in class, developing self-regulated skills using short activies, and more!.
Social Events
|International Reception
Wednesday Night
Thursday Night
|Participant Gatherings
|Last year we had over 120 presenters and participants representing 50 countries. We expect similar international participation again this year and we will be having a reception to honor our guests from afar. The International Reception is sponsored by Dr. Guru Ghosh, Vice President for Outreach and International Affairs.
|Our second reception is still in the planning stage. Please check back for additional details.
|Conferences are an opportunity for individuals from different institutions to come together to talk, share, eat, run, and plan. Please consider joining one of the groups, or create a group of your own for others to join!
Contact Information:
Danielle Lusk
110 Hillcrest Hall
(540) 231-7930
Veronica van Montfrans
112A Hillcrest Hall
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The West Norwich & Dereham SSP was fortunate enough to become only the 4 place in the country to receive the BUPA Start To Move, KS1 PE Training course.
On Thursday 3 November, at Mattishall Primary School, 12 Schools in the Partnership received only the 4th ever pilot of the new training which looks at the basics of how PE is delivered at KS1.
The course covered a lot of the therory behind how KS1 students learn and the implications for how we deliver to these students, with some practical activity thrown in to put the theory into practice, first with each other and then wthh a class of Y2 Students.
It was a thoroughly succesful day, with some incredible feedback around the course as quoted by delegates below.
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Following the success of this course, Partnership Manager, and part of the Youth Sport Trust National Training team, Rob McCombe hopes to spread the course accross Norfolk Schools with between 2-4 courses being planned accross Norfolk in the New year.
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Its Official.....The West Norwich & Dereham SSP is number 1 across Norfolk for the level of Engagement of schools in the Norfolk School Games. Following the Summer Norfolk School Games we have crunched the numbers and WNDSSP comes out top.Read article
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With all-steel construction and a large, powerful auger, this thing doesn't just grab snow. It inhales it, and stays hungry for more.
When it's time to show the snow the exit door, it's easy to point in the right direction. Quick turn control helps you put the powder in its place.
Outside the garage, it's relentless. Inside, it's incredibly thoughtful. Foldign handlebars make storage a cinch.
Compact in size, this beast packs a punch, with an all-steel impeller that sends flakes into the cheap seats.
Float like a butterfly when you throw down Old Man Winter. Enjoy the mobility and agility of Ariens directional tires.
This spacious, rugged steel frame Sno-Thro Cab protects against heavy snow, wind and snow blow back.
Part Number: 72102600Fits Current Models: 920021, 920022
Perfect for in-between snow or off-season storage, the Ariens Sno-Thro® Cover is water repellent and tear-resistant for long-lasting protection. For use on all 920 series Ariens Sno-Thro models.
Part Number: 72601400Fits Current Models: 920021, 920022
Ariens heavy-duty 30" x 36" floor mat collects water from melting snow while providing a protective layer between the Sno-Thro and floor surface during storage. Use for Ariens Sno-Thro models with housing widths of up to 28".
Part Number: 70707600Fits Current Models: 920021, 920022
Add 10 lbs. to the front of your Sno-Thro to equalize weight distribution and hold the scraper blade closer to the ground. For use on all two-stage Ariens Sno-Thro models.
Part Number: 72406500Fits Current Models: 920021, 920022
Keep Your Sno-Tek or Ariens powering through winter with routine maintenance. For use on all 920 series Sno-Thro models.
Part Number: 72000800Fits Current Models: 920021
Ariens offers polyethylene replacement skid shoes to prolong Sno-Thro life. For use on all two-stage Ariens Sno-Thro models.
Part Number: 72600300Fits Current Models: 920021, 920022
Easily cut through packed snow and drifts no matter how high or compact. For use on all 920 series Ariens Sno-Thro models.
Part Number: 73203100Fits Current Models: 920021, 920022
Ariens dash-controlled handwarmers are easy to install for maximum comfort despite harsh winter conditions.
Part Number: 72101400Fits Current Models: 920021
Featuring superior two-link spaced cross chains, Ariens Sno-Thro tire chains provide added traction on hills, ic, and hard-packed snow. For use on Ariens Sno-Thro models with 15" tires.
Part Number: 72101600Fits Current Models: 920021
Rugged and durable, this Electric Starter Cord is OEM recommended for Sno-Thro® engines equipped with 120V starters.
Part Number: 02483100Fits Current Models: 920021, 920022
Get your Ariens® looking like brand new conveniently and easily with touch up spray paint for your tire rims.
Part Number: 02959200Fits Current Models: 920021, 920022
Get ultimate engine protection under all conditions -even the harshest. Specifically designed for air-cooled engines in cold climates.
Part Number: 00067600Fits Current Models: 920021, 920022
This L-3 Synthetic severe-duty gear lube is formulated for heavy load gear protection and fortified for extreme pressure. Use it to lubricate aluminum and cast iron gear cases.
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I am a 25 year contractor in the skilled trades business, with extensive hands on experience in the knowledge, use and operation of large power equipment -- and from time to time ,...Read complete review
I am a 25 year contractor in the skilled trades business, with extensive hands on experience in the knowledge, use and operation of large power equipment -- and from time to time , the repairing of said equipment. This review is written based on that platform, not on brand loyalty, etc. Before I state my official review, let me just add that I was using a one stage snow blower ( of a competing brand ) for several years prior, and I wanted to upgrade due to having more area to clear. Also, the one stage S.B. just couldn't do the larger , wetter snowfalls we get here in Ohio very well ; It would always clog up and I had to do the clearing in intervals : Going out after three inches of snow, and again after another three inches, etc. So before I went out and purchased a S.B. this time , I did extensive research online , studying the criteria of the different brands, the added features, etc. , and especially the reviews from various websites. Here is my official review for this product : I purchased it from my local Home Depot, they had a good price , and they had it shipped to the store and did not charge me shipping if I came and picked it up. I went down to the store with my friend and we loaded the fully crated machine in to my van . The Home Depot folks were a pleasure to deal with. I prefer to look at and touch things before I buy, so this was the right move for me. I know you can save just a few bucks more ordering from some other companies online, but then you have to deal with lots of problems I won't get in to here. The machine looked and felt solid. It was all metal, heavy gauge metal at that. Compared to the other brands that were set up around it in the store, it was a no brainer decision. I brought it home and read the owners manual very thoroughly, and then proceeded to assemble it. Listen folks, if you read reviews online somewhere about somebody saying that they put this thing together in 20 minutes or so, they are lying. Or, they are one of those idiots who wrote some bad review , saying that it broke down, or didn't perform, or some other nonsense. The reason it did, if they were telling the truth, is that they just flew through the assembly process and didn't bother to read the instructions. This is an expensive and complicated piece of machinery that will last you a lifetime if you just read the manual -- I mean read everything and follow it to the "T". It is not super difficult, but even though I am very skilled at repairing and assembly, it still took me almost four hours to do it right and cross all my T's and dot all the I's. I suggest for those out there that are "mechanically challenged" , to hire a local snow blower repair man # Yes they do exist -- check out your local Craigs' List ads # to assemble it for you. I'm pretty sure he could do it faster than me , but in all fairness to me, I could do it faster now too, if I had to put another one together ! Here in Ohio, we got our first heavy snowfall one week after I bought it , around Dec. 6th, 2013. This machine was a pleasure to operate, and the controls and features were easy to get used to. It performed exactly like all of the prior reviewers had said from my earlier research. As of today, Jan.28th. 2014, I have used it seven times , and I have become the envy of my neighbors . The last time I used it, cars were driving down the street and slowing way down to look at me -- my guess is that they were trying to figure out how some fairly compact machine could throw 5 to 6 inches of snow 40 plus feet ! Or , maybe they were one-stagers , as I now can call them , and they were trying to figure out what brand of two stage S.B. I was using. Kudos to the Ariens Co., for making it bright orange and easily identifiable ! This product is very durable, and I expect to have it for many, many years to come. It started up on the first pull, right out of the box , and every time since ! I am 54 years old and in physically great shape , so I don't use the electric starter. The headlight was a necessity for me, since I do quite a bit of snow clearing in the evening hours. And it does help immensely. One tip I would like to add : Buy yourself a can of silicone/ Teflon spray and before the first use, spray the entire inside area's of where the snow will accumulate , like the chute, etc. The snow won't stick very much to those places when you are finished. I actually sprayed the entire machine , inside and out, and I am glad that I did that. When you put it in your garage after a good use, the snow just falls off the next day or so. I also bought one of those 4'x 3' indoor-outdoor rugs, and I park the machine on it after I'm done . I was watching a Discovery program shortly after buying this and they were showing ski resort operators in Europe using Ariens branded equipment -- that only reinforced my decision that I bought from the best company. There are many more things I can say, but this review is already very long , so let me say this : It takes forever to go through a tank of gas ! This is a great buy for someone looking for an American made S.B. that is built to last. P.S. -- My driveway is 100' long with a huge parking area in the rear , and it takes me less than 30 minutes to clear 4 - 5" of snow !
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The reason that I bought an Ariens snow blower is that I own an Ariens lawn mower and am totaly sold on them. The lawn mower that I own is well designed and built...Read complete review
The reason that I bought an Ariens snow blower is that I own an Ariens lawn mower and am totaly sold on them. The lawn mower that I own is well designed and built like a tank. So, when I thought it was time to replace my Toro 521 two stage snow blower (I bought it new about 25 years ago and love the machine.) Toro does not make that model or anything like it so I bought the closest thing in an Ariens. This was a mistake.I did not even check other brands as I figured the design would be sound. This machine is a contradiction. It is unbalanced with most of the weight toward the back (I think I know why and I will tell you in a minute) of the machine. This make the blower want to ride up on the snow and not stay on the surface being cleared. Ariens remedies this by offering a front weight bar that bolts on the blower housing. It is just a bar of mild steel with two holes drilled in it and painted orange. They want a whopping $70.00 for this bar to fix their design flaw, it must be the special orange paint. It really does not matter if you add the weight or not, because the drive wheel do not get enough traction to push the machine along. This is why I think the weight of the machine is toward the back, for better traction. It does not help. They put ROUND profile tires on this blower so there is very little drive contact with the pavement. The engine has plenty of power for the blower and I'm sure enough for the drive wheels. You could put a V-8 engine on this thing and it would not matter as the round profile tires don't have enough surface contact to do any good, they just spin at the least resistance. So, my nice new shiny Ariens blower sits in the garage and I am still using my 25 year old Toro 521 two stage blower. If I could find a pristine Toro 521 I would buy it and lose the Ariens as a backup. I am very unhappy with the new Ariens. It truly is a dog of a machine and very frustrating to use.
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By Emmanuel
from Lexington, MA
Comments about Ariens Compact 24 Snow Blower:
I bought Ariens model 920014 ST24LE compact last August 2014. It saved me during very heavy snow in February (around 100") in Lexington MA!Very easy to operate, easy start, light, good snow removal from my 70' long driveway, even when the snow was wet.The only feature I would recommend to change on the future models is: to turn down about 15 - 20 degrees the light - in the night time it is blinding!Thank you very much!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Great ease of operation
By Roger
from Leawood, Kansas
Starts right up. Love the easy gas line turn off; allowing running fuel out of carburetor to eliminate gumming up during extended periods of non-use. Easy swivel for directing snow discharge. Picks up snow completely. Easy to turn.
Great performance, features, in a little warrior
By Dave
from Boston area
I got this Ariens 920021 in spring '14, after any appreciable snow had gone by. As a complete rookie with snowblowers I did a lot of research online, and over the phone. Most things I'd read suggested I'd get a better deal from one of the online wholesalers. While emailing with Boston Lawnmower was quoted a better price, with free delivery and set-up. Buying from them was a no-brainer.Now in February of a record breaking winter in the Boston metro area, I've had multiple uses with the machine. In all but one storm the machine was in over its head (literally), and came through a champ. Starts easy, runs perfectly, and exceeds its rating. Everything this year has been dry snow so I can't rate its heavy, wet performance. Couldn't be happier!
Great Snow Blower
By William
from Bristol, RI
I finally decided to retire my 30 year old TORO 521 and purchased an Ariens compact 24 from Dave's lawn mower in Swansea, MA, WOW does it through the snow! Great price and they dropped it off the same day!
Awesome machine
By R.j.
from Sbewaing,Mi
First winter with this machine. I have been impressed with the ease of starting and operating it.It will throw snow 40 foot if it is light dry snow. It had no problem with the wet snow. Chute never plugged once. Reverse speeds were to slow so I found it easier to just pull it. For the price it is a well built and optioned machine.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Back to the shovel.
By Rob
from Boston
After two uses in less than three months, the auger stopped turning and the machine emitted the smell of burning rubber. The shear bolts are intact. Very displeased with this purchase. Is it the brand or did I get a lemon? Now will take 3 to 4 weeks to repair at Ariens servicing dealer. Purchased from Home Depot.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
By Alain
from Québec, Québec
Our snowblower is really excellent! We appreciate the large size of the tires... Alos it is really easy to star it!
Excellant machine
By Joe
from Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Found my 24 " Compact snowblower to be an excellent replacement for my single stage snow thrower especially at the end of the driveway where the snow plow piles the snow from the road. It cuts right through the packed snow. Have already recommend Ariens to a few people looking for a snowblower and my neighbour ended up buying the 28" model and he loves it !
I love this blower!
By Jeff
from Amherst, Nova Scotia
Purchased my first ever blower this fall. After doing my research I landed on an Ariens. I have not been disappointed at all. The first snow of the season came with rain so it was wet and slushy. It worked great on the slushy wet snow. Just in the last week we have had three 30cm snowfalls. It always starts on the first pull and has no problem throwing the snow. Great controls and features. I love it so much that people think I am crazy wishing for snow so that I can get out and use it.
Couldn't be Happier
By Matt
from Marlborough Ma
I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I recently bought the compact 24 snow blower and we just had our first major storm of the year. My house just got hammered by a 30" blizzard. I took out my new snow blower and it cut through the snow like a hot knife through butter. I have zero complaints with the performance of the machine.I did my driveway at night and the light on it was key.I made trails in the back yard for the kids to play and The compact 24 ate threw 24"+ no problem.All the heavy snow at the end of the driveway wasn't an issue.I showed my wife how to pull start the snow blower and it starts with ease every time and she has no issues pull starting the snow blower.I am very happy i didn't cheap out and get a cheaper machine.I love the metal chute, Big knobby tires, light on it.i am very happy with my purchase and would highly recommend this machine and its made in the USA!
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What a Machine!!
By PERRY
from NAPERVILLE, IL
Comments about Ariens Compact Track 24:
Just took delivery of the Hydro Pro track 28" with 420cc engine. I traded in my Toro 1332 Power Shift for this new machine. The reason I bought a new snow blower was the Toro would always get clogged up when I needed it the most, even using the spray. I would then have to use my single stage Honda. Our driveway is 250" long with 70' wide by the garage doors. I would always have to blow the driveway twice because the Toro was inferior to the Honda on heavy snow. We just had 16" of snow in Chicago on Feb 1st, and the first attempt to clear the snow was wet and heavy. I was tired of having to do all this extra work. That should now be a distant memory!! Our driveway is now clean and dry but obviously I need to find some snow to try out the new machine. Two and half feet of packed snow at the edge of the driveway would be a good test. The combination of Auto steer plus Hydro drive makes maneuvering very easy with no stress on the back, even on dry pavement. . I was concerned about buying the Trac system vs tires based on online reviews, but this combo is perfect and very easy to operate. The engine is quiet and smooth, and easy to pull start, even though it has electric start. The machine went thru the packed snow like a hot knife thru butter, and the volume of snow being thrown looked like I was making snow for a ski hill. What a blast!. Can't wait for the next snow fall.
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By John
from PA
This is a tank with an attached snow blower. I have a steep and dangerous driveway that this track model laughs at. The unit is not especially fast but I'm in no hurry. Safety is my primary concern and that's what this model delivers. Contractors would definitely want a larger model.Turning on tracks was a concern but I quickly learned to turn while in motion. It takes some effort but nothing an average person can't handle. I plow a ground-level trex deck attached to my home and I can get within six inches of the siding without problem. Again, I plan my turns in advance.The track model allows me to raise the front off the ground (two positions) and drive across grass or any other irregular surface, plowing as I travel. I find that very useful when plowing my deck or moving from one part of my property to another. Deep snow on the lawn is no longer a barrier to winter travel.I store mine in a shed. I drive straight in, store it and back straight out when I need it. Yes, movement is somewhat challenging due to high track friction. If you attach small, sturdy castors to a 24" by 24" sheet of plywood you can raise the unit, slide the platform underneath and then move the blower where you want it. Wheeled units are much easier to move so be sure you can deal with tracks.I replaced the metal skid shoes with the non-abrasive shoes. I plow a trex deck along with expensive pavers and I DO NOT want to scratch either surface. The non-abrasive shoes are all I'll ever use.If you need a track unit for your home I strongly suggest you consider this model. I purchased mine from a local dealer who assembled, tested and delivered it to my home ready to go.
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Good for a very steep driveway
By Sandy
from North Stamford, CT
Recently purchased Compact Snow Thro and have used it twice on our driveway and parking areas in Connecticut. I am generally satisfied with its performance to date. It works best on new, dry snow that is at least 2-3 inches in depth. It does not work well with slushy snow (clogs the discharge chute) and does not get down to the pavement well, leaving a coating of snow particularly if it has been packed down a bit by the passage of our regular snowplow guy. It doesn't "breeze through hard packed snow drifts" as advertised. It will merely ride up over hard packed snow. I would like to be able to adjust the scraper blade to actually scrape down to the pavement.
Compact track 24 slow/hard turn
from Indiana
I ordered the track that had the lever to help steer it but didn't receive that unit. This Compact Track 24 is very difficult to turn around at the end of the drive. You have to stop and pick up on the handles and swing it around to face the direction you want to go. It is also extremely slow even in the fastest gear and reverse is 10 times slower. Unlike my wheeled unit I used to have, you cannot move this without starting it and putting it in gear. You can't push or pull it.
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When the budget ax falls at City Hall, the Office of Cultural Affairs is an easy target, because no matter how much economic impact the arts claim to generate, trimming grants to niche cultural groups is a lot easier than firing police and firefighters.
The department is designed to cope with this by leveraging private dollars to extend the impact of its official budget, which is around $20 million. But OCA's advisory arm, the Cultural Affairs Commission, is looking to further buffer itself from the city's budgetary whims.
On Wednesday, the commission will have the first meeting of its Sustainability Task Force, sustainability in this instance being a term-of-art among nonprofits referring to an organization's ability to survive.
OCA director Maria Munoz-Blanco said the task force was formed by the CAC's current chair (and former executive director of the Texas Commission on the Arts). I left him a voicemail, but the agenda for Wednesday's meeting hints at the direction he's looking. At the top of the list is a proposal to work with the Dallas Conventions and Visitors Bureau to better market the city's cultural offerings, with a focus on increasing visibility in local hotels.
Also up for discussion are voluntary fees (Texas State of the Arts specialty license plates are given an example), agreements with local foundations to fund the long-term upkeep of public art, and amendments to the city's cultural policy. The overriding goal, though, is to increase the OCA's budget and be able to provide larger grants to local organizations. The task force will issue formal recommendations after six months.
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He's had a point in every game he's played for the Sabres, and during their 7-4 win in Boston on Thursday night he put five points on the board (three goals, two assists). It's already his second five-point game of the season as he also did it in Buffalo's season opening 5-2 win against the Flyers.
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Fitch Rates Marfrig's Proposed USD850MM Notes 'B/RR4' Business Wire NEW YORK -- June 10, 2014 Fitch Ratings assign a 'B/RR4' rating to the USD 850 million of proposed senior unsecured notes due in 2019 to be issued by Marfrig Holdings (Europe) B.V. and irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed by Marfrig Global Foods S.A. (Marfrig) and by Marfrig Overseas Limited. Proceeds are expected to be used to refinance debt maturities. A complete list of Fitch's ratings on Marfrig follows at the end of this press release. KEY RATING DRIVERS Focus on Deleveraging Fitch expects Marfrig's net debt to EBITDA ratio to organically fall to below 4.0x by 2015 from an annualized 1Q14 leverage ratio of 4.2x. The annualized leverage adjusts for the October 2013 exchange by Marfrig of its branded food business, Seara, and its leather businesses, Zenda, to JBS in exchange for JBS assuming BRL5.850 billion of related debt. Future debt reduction will be driven by better asset and logistics management, a reduction in capex, lower working capital use and decreased interest expenses. Simplified Business Profile Marfrig has simplified its organizational structure and decreased execution risk with the divestment of Seara Brazil. The group is implementing its strategy called 'Focus to Win', which aims to improve profitability and revenues with a focus of its commercial strategy towards the rapid development of the food service and retail channels. The group is now structured into three business units, Marfrig beef (46% of revenues), the world's third largest beef producer; Moy Park (25%), one of the largest poultry-based processed product supplier in the UK; and Keystone Foods (28%), which processes food for major restaurant chains (notably McDonald's). The company's product and geographic diversification continues to help to reduce risks related to disease, trade restrictions and currency fluctuation. As end-2013, processed foods represented 40% of sales. Revenues were primarily denominated in USD (43%), Euro/Pound (22%) and the Brazilian real (21%). No Major Acquisitions Anticipated Fitch does not foresee any major acquisitions for Marfrig in the next 18 months as the company's management will need to focus on improving cash flow generation. Fitch expects Marfrig to focus on developing its existing activities. Key initiatives will be the optimization of plants and distribution systems by Marfrig Beef, the geographic expansion of Keystone, and the growth by Moy Park through multi-protein retail sales in markets across UK and Continental Europe. Improved Debt Profile The group has improved its debt maturity and liquidity profile following the divestment of Seara. As of March 31, 2014, the group had BRL2.4 billion of cash and marketable securities. This compared with only BRL1.4 billion of short-term debt. The company is actively engaged in liability management to reduce interest expenses. It has done this through buying back expensive debt and issuing debt with a 6.25% coupon through Moy Park. RATING SENSITIVITIES: Considerations that could lead to a negative rating action include the inability of Marfrig to start generating positive free cash flow over the next 24 months while maintaining net leverage above 4.0x. An upgrade of Marfrig's ratings over the medium term is possible should the company and new management be able to improve the group's profitability and consistently generate positive free cash flow. Fitch currently rates Marfrig as follows: Marfrig Global Food S.A. --Local currency IDR 'B'; --Foreign currency IDR 'B'; --National scale rating 'BBB(bra)'. Marfrig Overseas Ltd --Foreign currency IDR 'B'; --Senior unsecured notes due 2016 'B/RR4'; --Senior unsecured notes due 2020 'B/RR4'. Marfrig Holdings (Europe) B.V. --Foreign currency IDR 'B'; --Senior unsecured notes due 2017 'B/RR4'; --Senior unsecured notes due 2018 'B/RR4'; --Senior unsecured note due 2021 'B/RR4. The Rating Outlook is Stable. Additional information is available 'www.fitchratings.com'. Applicable Criteria and Related Research: --'Corporate Rating Methodology' (May 14, 2014). Applicable Criteria and Related Research: Corporate Rating Methodology - Including Short-Term Ratings and Parent and Subsidiary Linkage http://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm?rpt_id=749393 Additional Disclosure Solicitation Status http://www.fitchratings.com/gws/en/disclosure/solicitation?pr_id=833978 ALL FITCH CREDIT RATINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS. PLEASE READ THESE LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK: HTTP://FITCHRATINGS.COM/UNDERSTANDINGCREDITRATINGS. 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|Numéro de publication
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|Numéro de demande
|Date de publication
|22 mai 2003
|Date de dépôt
|1 mars 2002
|Date de priorité
|20 nov. 2001
|Autre référence de publication
|Numéro de publication
|Shaun Rymer, Clare Robinson, Andrew McLeish
|Cessionnaire d'origine
|Rymer Shaun Patrick, Robinson Clare Louise, Mcleish Andrew Robert
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[0001] This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/989,294 filed on Nov. 20, 2001.
[0002] The present invention relates to a refill for a liquid air freshener or insecticidal device.
[0003] Refills are known in the art which comprise a cartridge containing a volatile liquid composition to be evaporated and a porous pad positioned, in use, beneath a lower face of the cartridge to receive the liquid composition as it is slowly released from the cartridge.
[0004] The present invention provides an improvement to such a refill. According to the present invention, the porous pad is a part of a sheet of material which is folded to at least partially surround the cartridge.
[0005] Such an arrangement provides a simple way of securing the porous pad reliably in position beneath the cartridge which does not require a separate fitting operation by the consumer. It also provides a more substantial package which can be easily handled by the consumer and readily located with the housing of the air freshener or insecticidal device.
[0006] The folded sheet may be fixed directly to the cartridge. However, preferably, a frame of rigid material is attached to the cartridge and the sheet of material is attached to the frame. This provides a convenient way of attaching the sheet firmly to the cartridge and provides a more rigid structure which is easier for the consumer to handle.
[0007] The frame and sheet are preferably provided as a sub-assembly wherein the frame has a foldable configuration with at least some of the fold lines corresponding to fold lines on the sheet.
[0008] Preferably, the sheet of material comprises the porous pad, a rear panel and two side panels which are folded inwardly towards one another from opposite sides of the rear panel. The porous pad may either be foldably attached to a bottom edge of the rear panel, or may be attached to one or both bottom edges of the side panels.
[0009] Three examples of refills constructed in accordance with the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0010]FIG. 1A is an exploded view of a first example showing the assembly of the refill;
[0011]FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the assembled refill;
[0012]FIG. 2A is a view similar to FIG. 1A of a second example;
[0013]FIG. 2B is a view similar to FIG. 1B of a second example;
[0014]FIGS. 3A and C are similar views to FIGS. 1A and 1B of a third example; and
[0015]FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the folded sheet of the third example of FIG. 3A.
[0016] The first example will now be described with reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B.
[0017] The refill comprises three components, a cartridge 1, a cardboard sheet 2, and a plastic frame 3.
[0018] The sheet 2 comprises a rear panel 4 with a base panel 5 attached along a fold line 6 to its lowermost edge. The base panel 5 provides the porous pad onto which, in use, liquid composition is gradually dispensed from the lower end 7 of cartridge 1. Two sheet side panels 8 are attached via fold lines 9 along the side edges of the rear panel 4.
[0019] The sheet 2 sits on the frame 3 which has a shape which generally conforms to the shape of the sheet 2. Thus, the frame 3 has a rear panel 14 corresponding in shape to the rear panel 4 of the sheet and a base panel 15 corresponding in shape to the base panel 5 of the sheet and attached to the rear panel 14 of the base along a fold line 16. The base panel 15 has an aperture 17 positioned to allow penetration of the lower end 7 of the cartridge 1. Two side panels 18 are attached along opposite sides of the rear panel 14 along fold lines 19. An upstanding flange 20 projects from the bottom edge of each side panel 18. A cartridge engaging jaw member 21 projects from the outer edge of the upstanding flange 20. A second jaw member 22 is provided towards the top of each side panel 18. A clip 23 extends from a downwardly facing surface of the upstanding flange 20. The clips 23 are arranged to engage in through holes 24 in the base panel 15.
[0020] To assemble the refill, the sheet 2 is positioned on the frame 3. The side panels 8/18 are then folded inwardly in the direction of arrows 30 until the cartridge 1 is held by jaw members 21 and 22. The base panel 5/15 is then folded upwardly in the direction of arrow 31 so that the clips 23 clip into the holes 24, and so that the lower end 7 of cartridge 1 is aligned with the aperture 17, thereby forming the finished refill as shown in FIG. 1B. The clips 23 penetrate the base panel 5 to assist in securing the sheet 2 in place.
[0021] As shown in FIG. 1B, a tab 32 is provided on the lower surface of the base panel 15 to allow the refill to be removed from the device housing. Further, a number of slits form a star-shaped aperture 33 in the base panel 5. This aperture 33 is arranged to be pierced by a spike in the housing into which the refill is placed. The spike also pierces the lower end 7 of the cartridge 1 to allow flow of the composition out of the cartridge 1 thereby initiating operation of the device.
[0022] A second example of the invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B. Broadly, this has the same construction as the first example with the cartridge 1, cardboard sheet 2 and plastic frame 3. The sheet 2 has a similar rear panel 4 and two adjacent side panels 8 joined to the rear panel along fold lines 9. The frame 3 has a similar rear panel 14 and adjacent side panels 18 joined to the rear panel along fold lines 19.
[0023] However, in place of the base panel 5 of the first example, the sheet 2 is provided with a pair of base panels 40, each base panel being attached along a fold line 41 to a lowermost edge of a respective side panel 8. The base panels 40 are half the size of the base panel 5 of the first example and are arranged to meet one another when the refill is folded up to provide a similar configuration to the base panel 5 of the first example. Each base panel 40 has a portion with the star-shaped orifice 33. In the assembled refill, these portions will overlap forming a porous pad of double thickness beneath the lower end 7 of the cartridge 1.
[0024] The frame 3 has a base panel 42 attached to the lowermost edge of the rear panel 14 via a fold line 43. Additional parts of the base are provided by a pair of half panels 44 which extend from the lowermost edges of respective side panels 18 and are arranged to support the base panels 40 of the sheet 2. Each half panel 44 has a tab 32 positioned so that tabs 32 abut one another in the assembled refill as shown in FIG. 2B.
[0025] The jaw member 21 of the first example is replaced by a cylindrical orifice 45 which is open at its bottom end as shown in FIG. 2B to allow the spike to penetrate when the refill is inserted into the housing. The upper jaw members 22 of the first example are replaced by a single jaw member 46 which is a part circular jaw member attached to the top of an upper panel 47 which is attached to the upper edge of the rear panel 14 along a fold line 48.
[0026] To clip the frame together, a pair of clips 49 are provided on flanges 50 which extend upwardly from an outer edge of the base panel 42. These engage with corresponding openings 51 in the side panels 18. A second pair of clips 52 are provided on the top panel 47. These engage with a second pair of openings 53 in the side panels 18.
[0027] With the sheet 3 in place on the frame 3, the base panel 42 is folded up in the direction of arrow 54 so that the bottom end of cartridge 1 is retained in cylindrical orifice 45. The top panel 47 is folded downwardly in the direction of arrow 55 so that the top of the cartridge 1 is retained within jaw member 46. The side panels 18 are then folded inwardly in the direction of arrows 56 bringing the tabs 32 together, and bringing the star-shaped orifices 33 into overlapping relation beneath the lower end 7 of the cartridge 1. At the same time, the clips 49 and 52 clip into their respective holes 51 and 53 securing the frame in place. The clips penetrate through the cardboard sheet 2 and also serve to secure this in place. The assembled refill can then be handled as described with reference to the first example.
[0028] A third example of the invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. 3A, 3B and 3C. Again this has broadly the same construction as the first and second examples with the cartridge 1, cardboard sheet 2 and plastic frame 3. The sheet 2 has a similar rear panel 4 and two adjacent side panels 8 joined to the rear panel along fold lines 9. The sheet 2 has a similar base panel 5 to that of the first example, and in addition has a single end panel 60 which is attached to the rear panel 4 along the fold line 61. The end panel 60 has an arcuate cut out 62, to accommodate the outer wall of the cartridge 1, when the sheet is in position within the frame 3.
[0029] The frame 3 has a similar construction to the frame of the second example, although it need not be provided in an assembleable form. It may be manufactured in a preassembled form. The sheet 2 is folded along each of the fold lines to form the structure as shown in FIG. 3B, which is inserted into an open underside of the frame 3. The base panel 5 is supported by the frame 3 in a position such that the lower end of the cartridge 7 will rest on or very close thereto, when it is inserted in the frame 3. The cartridge 1 is inserted into the frame 3 so that it is supported by clip members 63, 64 at each end of the frame 3 in the correct position relative to the base panel 5. The assembled refill can then be handled as described above, with reference to the first example.
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When it opened in 2010, Dubai's Burj Khalifa stole the title for tallest building in the world. Now, three years later, China is attempting to beat that record with Sky City, a 2,749 foot tall building made out of pre-assembled blocks. Construction hit a snag this weekend, however, when a local newspaper revealed that developers failed to obtain a building permit – oops!
While authorities sort through that mess, we thought we'd take a quick look at the world's most tourist-friendly skyscrapers – not the ones you stand and gaze at from afar (though you can also do that at all of these), but the ones that allow visitors to go inside and do stuff. What kind of stuff, you ask?
1. Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Though Taipei, Hong Kong, and Shanghai technically boast taller buildings, this architectural masterpiece, unveiled in 1998, wins in a category of its own: tallest twin-tower structure in the world. Once inside, visitors can ascend to the 41st-floor, where a panoramic double-decker skybridge connects the two towers. Supported by a "three-hinged arch," the bridge's spectacular views are rivaled only by its sense of danger: while walking across it, visitors can supposedly feel the wind swaying it gently back and forth. Meanwhile, upstairs on the 86th floor, a model skyline and interactive TV screens provide fun trivia on the towers.
Admission: $25.
2. Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE
Many Emirates passengers book a stopover in Dubai for the sole purpose of visiting the city's iconic 2,717 foot tower. But what do you do once you get there? A whole lot, actually. 'At The Top,' an observation deck on the 124th floor, is reachable via an express elevator that whisks visitors up at a speed of 32 feet per second. After taking in the view, the tower direct connects to the Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping center; alternatively, you can head to the ground floor to glimpse the lobby (and, if you've got the dough, a room) at the exclusive Armani Hotel.
Admission: advance purchase from $34; immediate access from $109.
3. The Empire State Building, New York, USA
We often wonder why visitors tolerate hour-long waits to get to the Empire State Building's two observation decks (one on the 86th floor, and another on the 102nd floor), but then we see photos like the one above and it all becomes clear. Though much of the King Kong-immortalized skyscraper is made up of offices, visitors have a chance to learn all about its history in "Dare To Dream," a new 80th floor exhibit of archived photographs, architectural sketches, and documents dating back to the 1930s.
Admission: $25 for access to 86th floor; $17 extra for access to 102nd floor.
4. The Shard, London, UK
The tallest building in Western Europe is still relatively new, having officially opened to the public in 2012. Visitors have plenty to do – starting with The View, a multi-level observation deck that allows 360º views of London (the 72nd floor open-air terrace is particularly breath-taking). Elsewhere in the 1,076 foot building, a 200-room Shangri-La hotel is scheduled to debut this September (with its very own infinity pool), while a trio of fine dining restaurants (Hutong, Aqua, and Oblix) occupies floors 31–33.
Admission: advance purchase from $38; immediate access from $46.
5. Q1, Gold Coast, Australia
At 1,058 feet, this skyscraper's got nothing on taller edifices in other countries (like those mentioned above), yet it still manages to hold a few titles of its own: Tallest Building in the Southern Hemisphere, as well as Australia's only beachfront observation deck. The latter, SkyPoint, is located on the 77th and 78th floors, accessible via a 43-second express elevator, and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A café and bar are open throughout the day (high tea is a popular choice), though if it's real pampering you're after, a full range of treatments is available at the award-winning Q1 Spa, located on the ground floor.
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Hotel Guest Rating: 5.3/10
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Welcome to the Rodeway Inn Apopka
With free Wi-Fi in well-equipped rooms as well as a pool, the Rodeway Inn Apopka is located near the vibrant downtown of Apopka and within a half-hour of Orlando.
Hotel Features
The 28 exterior-corridor rooms at the two-story property have free Wi-Fi, cable TVs, microwaves, refrigerators and coffeemakers. Knock out work at the business center and then go for a swim under lush palm trees or catch some Florida sun at the seasonal outdoor pool. Pets are allowed for a fee. Parking is free.
Hotel Location
The hotel is on U.S. 441, less than seven miles from I-4 and three miles from downtown Apopka, which boasts several city parks with trails and sports courts. Go swimming in the freshwater pools at Wekiwa Springs State Park, less than five miles away. Orlando theme parks are within 35 miles; Orlando International Airport is 27 miles from the hotel.
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A "helpful" staff complements the "good value" of free Wi-Fi and rooms with microwaves and mini-fridges at the Rodeway Inn Apopka, which is "near shopping centers."
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Dec. 10, 2013
Ten member of Rice's conference champion squad have been honored by league coaches who named them to the 2013 Conference USA All-Conference football team which was announced on Tuesday.
Senior running back Charles Ross, senior center Nate Richards, senior cornerback Phillip Gaines, senior deep snapper Trevor Gillette and sophomore defensive tackle Christian Covington were named to the first team, while senior kicker Chris Boswell, senior linebacker Michael Kutzler, senior running back Turner Petersen, junior cornerback Bryce Callahan and junior wide receiver Jordan Taylor earned second team honors.
This marks the largest number of Owls to earn All C-USA honors in Rice's nine seasons in the conference as well as more than any number selected to the WAC's all-conference team in nine years Rice was in that league. The Southwest Conference did not select its own team, but chose to honor consensus selections from the various media outlets who announced their own teams. The Owls had a total of 12 players recognized on one of those various all-conference teams in 1993.
Gaines earned first-team honors for the second consecutive year, becomeing the Owls first repeat selection since Jarett Dillard was a three-time choice from 2006-08. He led the team with four interceptions this year while combining with Callahan to shut down many of the conference's top receiving threats. He only allowed 13 receptions in 40 targeted throws during the year.
Ross became the first Owl to lead the league in rushing since Michael Perry in 1997, averaging 113.8 yards. His 1,252 yards this season rank fourth in school history and conference-best 14 rushing touchdowns rank third at Rice.
Richards has anchored the Owls offensive line since joining the squad from Trinity Valley Community College. He has made 26 consecutive starts while leading a line that has allowed Rice to lead the conference and rank 16th in the nation in rushing (240.2 per game).
Gillette returned from injury at the midpoint of the season and returned to his consistent delivery of snaps as well as coverage on punts. He was credited with a pair of tackles and recovered a muffed punt at UTSA to set up a touchdown.
Covington opened the year with sacks in the first two games and continued to dominate along the front line even after suffering a thumb injury at North Texas that limited his ability to grasp with his right hand. He has been credited with a career-high 51 tackles with 9.5 tackles for loss (four sacks).
Boswell continued his ascent up the Rice and C-USA career kicking lists. He is just one point shy of matching Jarett Dillard's school scoring record of 360 points and heads into the Liberty Bowl tied for third in conference history with 65 field goals. He needs two to move into sole possession of second.
Kutzler stepped into a starter's role for the first time in his career after returning All C-USA linebacker Cameron Nwosu was slowed in the rehab of an injured knee and responded by leading the team with 86 tackles.
Rice head coach David Bailiff nominated Petersen as a tight end to reflect his role as more of an H-Back as the 2013 season progressed. He led Rice running backs with 26 catches, including four touchdown catches, before seeing his career end vs. Tulane with a knee injury.
Callahan added three interceptions to his career total of 11 in 2013, the most crucial of which game in the third game of the year vs. FAU. His theft late in the 4th quarter set up the winning touchdown in the owls 19-14 win.
In addition to the 10 players honored on the first two teams, five Owls received honorable mention recognition: Cody Bauer, Taylor McHargue, Paul Porras Andrew Reue and Caleb Williams.
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Sunday, June 8, 2014 - Afternoon Tea & Vintage Fashion Show, 1 to 4 pm
The lovely, shaded garden of the Harris-Lass Historic Museum will be the setting for the tea and a vintage fashion show. Guests will be served tea, scones, finger sandwiches, fruit, and pastries. Guests also will enjoy a vintage fashion show featuring costumes and dress of the 19th and early 20th century, presented by actors from History San Jose's renowned "Portraits of the Past," who take on the roles and model the clothes once worn by actual pioneers from Santa Clara Valley's past.
I cannot believe this, I just talked to Marie and she said we can get 6 more tickets, if we act right away. We will then fill 2 tables of 8. For the first 10 who RSVPed, we have paid for our tickets and I should be getting them in the mail in the next week or so. What I have done in the past was arrive early and meet each attendee at the entrance and hand you your ticket as you arrive. If you would like your ticket ahead of time, no problem at all. Just send me self addressed stamped envelope and I will mail your ticket(s) right out. Stephanie Thompson, 7032 Cherry Chase Way, San Jose, CA 95139.
This event will sell out. Tickets for this museum fundraiser are $30 plus $2 meetup and $1.26 amazon payment fees. Your ticket also may be saved and used as a pass to return at a later date during regular museum open hours for a private tour of the beautifully appointed Harris Lass House.
Tickets will be available in April. Carpooling to and from the caltrain station in SJ, mention interest when RSVPing.
Maria of Harris Lass asked me to inform attendee's not to park in the Museum parking lot, street parking is available. Carpooling is recommended. The table is reserved in the name of Stephanie Thompson and will have a number on it.
Let's Go to Afternoon Tea attended in 2009, 2011 and again in 2012. Consensus was that this event was a good value. The Fashion Show blew us away - as those of you that attended will remember. Tea was served on the lawn under canopies. The program lasted about 3 hours. There were lots of door prizes and the gift shop is open. This is an event to wear tea finery including a hat, if you'd like to!
Note to Stephanie:
Maria[masked]-3822. Send a self addressed stamped envelope to HPSSC, PO Box 3311, Santa Clara, CA 95055-3311. Put the word TEA on the outside bottom left of envelope. They will send my tickets to me in the envelope. April-ish time frame.
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1 · July 6, 2014
Yummy Sandwiches, great show and wonderful company.
1 · June 8, 2014
Ladies, it was wonderful to see everyone, especially the new folks today. I am so enthralled with the fashion show each time we attend. Yes, it was bit toasty, I felt wilted by the time I got home. Some of my photos were too bright because of the sun, I apologize for not having gotten a photo of everyone to post.
2 · June 8, 2014
If anyone is interested here is the Facebook info for the second sunday tea group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/SSTat3/
1 · June 8, 2014
Great time, good company, great foods, and good fashion show.
0 · June 8, 2014
It is very interesting event, but I will know my schedule on May. Can I make RSVP during May?
0 · January 25, 2014
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Enjoy listening to mystery book talks once a month. For all mystery lovers.
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Chromatic Pitch Pipe Pro
- September 1, 2013
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Chromatic Pitch Pipe is an easy to use one octave chromatic pitch pipe. Perfect for use with a capella groups, as a digital tuner or whenever a pitch reference is needed.
- One touch standard pitch pipe functionality
Could also be used to Tune Guitar, Bass, Violin, Viola, Cello etc. or as a reference pitch for any ensemble.
Features -
- One touch standard pitch pipe functionality
- automatic major and minor triad settings
- Ability to use pitch pipe with the ringer turned off.
- Selectable Chromatic Wheel (C5 to C6 and F5 to F6)
- Selectable Voices (Piano and Reed Organ)
- Selectable Wheel color (Red, Black or Blue)
- Settable Note duration
- Ability to hide Splash Screen
Compatible with Tablets and Phones.
Best I tried several. Although this app looks like an actual pitch pipe, it is still the most useful of the lot. (Usually, an app that attempts to imitate the look and feel of a real-world tool fails to take advantage of the usefulness of a portable touch-screen tool, as evidenced by the plethora of on-screen typing keyboards that look like real-world keyboards and are thus klunky to use).
Settings not available on Galaxy S5 I upgraded from an S3 to the S5. Settings cannot be accessed any more. Need an icon on screen to get to settings. I need F to F scale for barbershop music. How do I add file to get settings customized? Great app otherwise.
Can't Access Settings Menu from KK 4.4.4 Works great ... but with the upgrade to KitKat 4.4.4 on my Galaxy S5 I can't access the Settings Menu. That Key on the phone was remapped to show recent apps.
Good start. It's a good start and it works for my needs. A few things are needed to make it perfect. It needs to be able to override the lockout screen so I can just have it on screen for any length of time while I need it in use. Second if it could replicate an actual Chromatic Pitch Pipe sound that is simple and quick but clean it would be a perfect app. The reed option is quite painful to use.
ok, doesn't really add too much for my needs I was hoping the reed organ option would sound more like a normal pitch pipe - it does somewhat, but still sounds obviously computer-generated. It does look like a real pitch pipe (the only app so far that does, AFAIK), for the nostalgic. However, for raw functionality you could probably do better with one of the many tuner apps out there, or for more realistic sound, just record a real pitch pipe into mp3 or wav files.
What's New
Modified Screens to better utilize space on larger devices
"Best pitch pipe in the store!" -Forbes
"Great musicians, and great app" -Jesus
"Great musicians, and great app" -Jesus
Ultimate Guitar Tuner keeps your instrument in perfect pitch wherever you are.
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Advertisers need to understand the role social media plays in their marketing mix rather than go by pure hype of the Facebook phenomenon.
We all know that social media is omnipresent now in our digital marketing communications. Advertisers have started paying full attention of this aspect of digital media because of the sheer "reach" it provides in any market. They all want to do "something" in social media irrespective of their own knowledge of the social space itself. In India, the majority of them end up creating a Facebook brand page, which qualifies as a social media presence for them. The situation has dramatically inclined toward Facebook, which brings me to write this article, which is all about how social media is becoming "facial media" (Facebook + social= facial), dominated by Facebook in this market.
Source: Hubspot blog
Let me start by giving some highlights of the conversations I had with two different advertisers.
He briefed: "We want to do something in social media, as you know it is the buzz word today. We don't want our brand to be left behind in the race."
I asked: "What do you want to do in social media?"
He replied, "That is your job to suggest us what to do but we should be present on Facebook for sure."
I call this brief as a typical client expectation and the motivation to go social is clear in the statement. From all the advertisers I have met so far, 90 percent fall in this category - those who want to do something but do not know what.
In another situation, an advertiser said "Let's acquire as many fans as possible on our Facebook page, let's "buy" fans if need be. We want to be the leading brand in the social media space."
Out of the above 90 percent, almost 80 percent belong to this category of what I call as facial media. This thought itself is scary, and the concept of "buying" fans defies the basic logic of social media.
In an even more eye opening conversation, I asked an advertiser, "Are you using social media for your brand?" He replied, "Yes, we have a Facebook brand page."
Now let's understand the factors influencing the social media scene, especially in India:
Who Can Help?
Advertisers need to understand the role social media will play in their digital marketing mix rather than going by pure hype of the Facebook phenomenon. Yes, users are there but they are there with a purpose. And they are not necessarily waiting for your brand to come on Facebook. Maybe Facebook is the ultimate solution for your business problem, maybe it is not and then they should explore other options as well. Social bookmarking, blog seeding, micro-blogging, social listening, social gaming, discussion forums and bulletin boards, aggregators, RSS readers, etc. are various social tools and platforms available to make a brand's presence in social media more meaningful. And please, they should stop "buying" fans immediately.
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Especially with India as market, digital doesn't happen naturally to most of the brands, given the traditional media domination in this country. The partner agencies of the advertiser should educate and evangelize the advertiser about the use and role of social media rather than washing your hands off after creating a Facebook page and then diverting all efforts to acquire more and more fans. From whatever interactions I have had with advertisers, most of them are willing to listen and learn about social and its implications, agencies should use this motivation to let them know of the full picture.
RP Singh is a digital marketing specialist with over 12 years of new media experience working in India, China, and Southeast Asia. As the CEO of Sirez Group, RP looks after 4 companies under Sirez: Sirez Infosystems, MRP Digital, Apptology and Sample&Try. He has worked at leading media networks WPP and Starcom MediaVest Group including organizations such as GroupM, Starcom, Ogilvy, Trident Group, and Smile Interactive. RP has worked on brands like P&G, General Motors, Amex, Diageo, Qualcomm, Nokia, Lufthansa, Pepsico, Economist, British Airways, GSK, Tourism New Zealand, HSBC, Ford, Perfetti Van Melle, Akzo Nobel, Apollo Tyres, GE Money and Hero Honda among others. He believes digital is about the consumer, not technology. RP has trained over 600 marketers in digital marketing so far and also a member of advisory council for World Brand Congress. A lead trainer and mentor for afaqs Campus, an active blogger, and a visiting faculty at leading B Schools.
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In the last four and a half years, we have had the wonderful opportunity to create and perform over 35 musicals and plays, dozens of special events and served as a production crew for hundreds of traveling concerts and road shows. During that time we have met and made life-long friends and have had experiences and opportunities that will never be forgotten. As with all things, however, things progress and change and each of us employed at the theatre knew we were coming to a crossroads in our lives and felt it was time for each of us to examine which path we should each take towards our own futures.