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Definitions of prosaic
Pert. to or resembling prose; dull; tedious; uninteresting.
lacking wit or imagination; " a pedestrian movie plot"
Commonplace; dull; as, a prosaic speech.
Pertaining to prose; resembling prose; dull; uninteresting.
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement; " an unglamorous job greasing engines"
Pertaining to or having the form of prose. prosaical.
Unimaginative; commonplace.
Alt. of Prosaical
not fanciful or imaginative; " local guides describe the history of various places in matter- of- fact tones"; " a prosaic and unimaginative essay"
Antonyms for prosaic
far-out, kooky, unorthodox, transcendental, magic, remarkable, weirdo, out-of-the-way, screwy, abnormal, sublime, freak, poetical, conspicuous, cranky, weird, outrageous, uncustomary, prominent, quaint, outstanding, odd, uncommon, unprecedented, aberrant, miraculous, uncanny, crazy, funny, poetic, unwonted, imaginative, atypical, extraordinary, offbeat, creepy, numinous, transcendent, Queerish, outre, mystic, interesting, nameable, aureate, way out, ornate, magical, kafkaesque, preternatural, unexampled, florid, poeticized, special, striking, Mentionable, occult, exciting, novel, rare, observable, bizarro, quirky, visionary, recherche, unique, bardic, phenomenal, memorable, Citable, off-the-wall, eccentric, grandiloquent, lofty, spookish, lyric, unparalleled, lyrical, spaced-out, purple, irregular, noteworthy, erratic, supernatural, unconventional, peculiar, flowery, kinky, anomalous, outlandish, curious, off-kilter, grotesque, eerie, rhetorical, signal, fanciful, salient, untypical, idiosyncratic, Magnific, unearthly, exceptional, wild, bizarre, singular, fantastic, wacky, spooky, haunting, notable, funky, high-minded, nonconformist, oddball, scarce, superhuman, unusual, noble, freakish, supernormal, strange.
Usage examples for prosaic
" I feel much too prosaic to imagine spending my everyday working hours in it. "– There was a King in Egypt by Norma Lorimer
" He is under the sway of a prosaic ideal- confessed in the phrase, " My object was to make the reader feel that he was going through a piece of real experience"- and he is putting some constraint upon the poet within him. "– Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen
" She seemed commonplace, prosaic in contrast with the woman who had looked upon him from the luminous shadow. "– Victor Ollnee's Discipline by Hamlin Garland
" That is more than possible, Gurdon said, thoughtfully; but so far as I can judge from what this paper says, Fenwick's death seems to have been prosaic enough. "– The Mystery of the Four Fingers by Fred M. White
" To them the " day" was not as our brief prosaic day- to them too had been " appointed a day for a year." "– The Coming of the Friars by Augustus Jessopp
" It was a rather sordid and prosaic union. "– Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Samuel Dill
" It was a prosaic way of forming a friendship, but it was effective. "– Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
" He has no indefinite suggestion of beauty; even his descriptions of nature, though always accurate and picturesque, being somewhat prosaic "– A Short History of French Literature by George Saintsbury
" I stood by the prosaic telephone instrument and looked into the darkened recesses of the passage. "– Sight Unseen by Mary Roberts Rinehart
" His is a pretty song by itself, but set in contrast with music so full of imagination and poetry, it sounded painfully abrupt and prosaic "– Birds in the Bush by Bradford Torrey
" What is to be said of the doings of such prosaic folk- folk who have merely set themselves free from restraint that they might follow their own fancies without hurry and without hindrance? "– My Tropic Isle by E J Banfield
" The task of taking the pitch out of this lake, Stuart found to be as prosaic as the lake itself. "– Plotting in Pirate Seas by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
" He pulled himself together and started at a rapid pace for the tower, where he found Feller sitting by the table, one leg over the other easily, engaged in the prosaic business of sewing a button on his blouse. "– The Last Shot by Frederick Palmer
" Everything, and nothing, is prosaic "– A Poor Man's House by Stephen Sydney Reynolds
" It was best for Laura that she should receive her explanations of life in very plain prose, and the picture that her aunt presented of Haldane and his prospects was prosaic indeed. "– A Knight Of The Nineteenth Century by E. P. Roe
" Was I so prosaic "– Love's Usuries by Louis Creswicke
" There was something wholesome and prosaic too about this homely equipage, which was inexpressibly soothing to a mind so worn by successive terrors. "– The Firm of Girdlestone by Arthur Conan Doyle
" Heavily laden men would have found it difficult travelling by prosaic daylight; but now, with the added impossibility of picking a route ahead, we found ourselves in all sorts of trouble. "– African Camp Fires by Stewart Edward White
" This unexpected demonstration from her prosaic sister touched Sylvia more than the most sentimental lamentations from another. "– Moods by Louisa May Alcott
" " Is it Saint X that is prosaic said Adelaide, " or is it we, in failing to see the truth about familiar things?" "– The Second Generation by David Graham Phillips


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I've always been interested in the medical field. I suffered a rather bad accident when I was young, and I'm often taken aback by the fact that my recovery was only possible because of the amazing medical innovations which we often take for granted. But I never really gave much thought into how those research projects are funded until I stumbled on a seemingly unconnected legal case.
The case involves an investment bank called Laidlaw and Company. But what ties it into medicine is the fact that they were funding a research firm called Relmada Therapeutics. Relmada, in turn, had been working on a new medicine to treat chronic pain. And this is all tied together under a new temporary restraining order and associated injunction against Laidlaw. It was the opinion of the court that Laidlaw had been deliberately spreading misleading information about the case. All of this served as a fascinating view into just how a medical treatment goes from idea to reality.
However, I was still left with a lot of questions about the case. I decided that the next step would be to check on Laidlaw. And I have to say that what I saw really did surprise me. The first thing which caught my eye was the sheer history of the firm. They'd actually been around since the 1840s. Even a hundred years or so after that would still make them a respectable age. I really don't think that a disreputable company could last that long.
The other thing which caught my eye was of a more personal nature. Two of the senior executives involved with the case, Matthew Eitner and James Ahern, were highly represented on the Laidlaw site. And they were the bridge which linked everything together. Both showed a tremendous altruistic spirit. Both in terms of investing in other medical endeavors and working with charities. It impressed me just as much as Laidlaw's history did.

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Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Character Creation and Discussion
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2007-06-15, 08:59
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Oxnard, CA
Age: 24
Well, now we put seiyuu for our characters? Damn, I don't know any....anyway, here's my character, somehow full of references.
Sky 3
Name: Vincent Fiorano
Nickname: Vince, One-Armed Hunter
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Birthday: May 10
Homeworld: 76th Non-Administered World, Hieronymo
Occupation/Rank: Master Sergeant (formerly Corporal)
Unit: 216th Special Combat Unit, Sky Squad- "Sky 3"/ 343rd Surface Corps (former)
Mage Rank: AA+
Magic Type: Neo-Belka
Magic Circle Color: Crimson
Favored Element: Fire, has few lighting spells.
Height: 5'8
Weight: 150 pounds
Hair: Red spiked hair, with a flare at the front.
Eye Color: Teal
Build: Athletic and slightly buff.
Device: Harmonizing Device: Shell Bullet
Born in the 76th Non-Administered World, Hieronymo, in the Mid-Childan Year 0057, he grew up in a desolate and dangerous place, similar to the 97th Non-Adnimistered World's Old West. His mother, Cassandra Fiorano, died when giving birth to him. His father, Kyle Fiorano, a small spaceship pilot, had to teach Vincent things such as sneaking somewhere, shooting a gun, and piloting a spacecraft, basically surviving in Hieronymo. He found out his magical ability when he was 7, a rare occurrence in Hieronymo, when a couple of people confronted his father and him at a spaceport. His father got into an argument with them, and a shootout began. He was almost about to get hit by a bullet when suddenly, a crimson triangle appeared and blocked the shot. The group that had provoked his father had seen it, and tried to kill him. He managed to block all of their shots, and his father had killed them all, but not before a stray bullet mortally wounded him. At his last dying breath, he told young Vincent to sneak aboard a ship heading for Mid-Childa, and find a way to get into a magic training academy, before giving him a necklace and dying. Following his father's last words, he snuck aboard a cargo ship, the
, and hid in a cargo box for 2 days before setting foot in Mid-Childa. He wandered around for a day, hungry and tired, trying to find a way in. He collapsed on the ground, to be found by a mage, George Darnay. Darnay was also a user of Neo-Belka, and was actually a friend of Vincent's father, when Darnay had to use his father's piloting skills to accomplish a mission involving a crime syndicate. He had seen the boy's necklace, and recognized him as his friend's father. When Vincent woke up, he saw Darnay, and was scared of him at first. Darnay managed to calm him down, and Vincent told everything on what happened. After feeding him some food, Darnay offered Vincent the chance to put him into the TSAB training academy. He accepted, and went in.
At first, he couldn't control the power of his spells, and he was dangerously aggressive in practices. The instructors noted that he had "great ability and power....if he could control it." Students who went up with him were definitely injured, and he was known to play dirty. With the help of Darnay(mainly by scoldings and defeats) and by practicing, he managed to cool down and learn to control the power of his spells. He soon became a top trainee, and he graduated near the top of his class. He was then assigned to the 343rd Surface Corps, and with his skills in sneaking, became a sort of scout for his group. In several missions, he was reported to be an extremely good soldier, but one who used excessive force in situations that could be dealt with easily. He kept serving in the 343rd as Corporal until 0070, when he met Betrüger for the first time.He was with a group of fellow mages when they saw him. His best friend, Enrico Forrestal, made a sudden joke making fun of him. Vincent watched in horror as he turned and saw his best friend being choked and dying without the guy moving even one step. They all attacked him, and every one of them fell suddenly....except Vincent. He managed to fight Betrüger longer, but in the end, the staff he was carrying was cut and he fell to his knees in despair. Betrüger told him "Tell your higher-ups in command that Betrüger is back. And this time, I want the Aces..." before cutting the 13 year-old mage's right arm off, cleanly through near the shoulder joint. Vincent fell to the ground in pain, but he still followed Betrüger until he fell down, nearly unconscious. Struggling to get back, he managed to make it to the reception area of his unit's HQ before falling unconscious. When he came to, a group of officers, including Chrono Harlaown, was in the room he was recuperating in. He was too scared to talk and was going into shock, but Chrono managed to calm the boy down. He told them everything that had happened, and satisfied with the news, all of the officers left. After several hours, a nurse came in and told him news that he still wishes he hadn't heard: His father's friend, George Darnay, who Vincent had accepted as his step-father, had died during a mission he recently accepted, not knowing of Vincent's condition. TSAB mages found his body 2 hours after he left; torn up and diced. What was interesting, though, was that the cut marks were the same as the cut Vincent had when his right arm was cut off., meaning one thing....
Vincent left his unit and TSAB when his wounds were healed, and went back to his home planet of Hieronymo to find out information about Betrüger. In his homeworld, his skill with Neo-Belka magic, his ability to fire a revolver effectively with one arm, and his persistence about Betrüger gave him the nickname of the "One-Armed Hunter". He kept on trying to chase him everywhere, but it seemed that he was gone. 2 years after he left, a magical disruption was found in Hieronymo, and TSAB mages went to find out. What they found was a 15 year-old boy standing near a couple of bodies, a revolver in his left hand, and what appeared to be something where his right arm used to be, with 3 blades out of his shoulder. He was Vincent Fiorano himself, apparently looking like he killed some people with something. He was arrested, strangely without a fight, and was being held while the thing on his arm was being investigated, as well as the incident. When technicians tried to take off the Device, it stuck firm. An examination found out that the Device had grafted itself onto Vincent himself. Vincent himself had felt them pulling on the Device, and they concluded that trying to get the Device out would be the same as cutting his arm off, and so, they examined it with Vincent himself. Vincent was silent through all of this, until he spoke when the technicians finally gave up. He told them that the Device's name was Shell Bullet, and it came to him when he was trying to fight off a group of bandits. Apparently, his father's necklace glowed and the Device formed as an arm. He managed to kill them all, and that is when the TSAB mages found him. This was confirmed when the investigators found his story true. He was free to go, but not before someone approached him.
When he was being released, one person came in. It was Major Alexi Bulgakov of the 216th Special Combat Unit, and he wanted to see Fiorano. He knew Darnay; they were old friends, and he wanted to find Fiorano to convince him to be put into his unit. Fiorano adamantly refused at first, saying that the TSAB had done nothing with Betrüger and he wanted to get him by himself. Major Bulgakov told him that his unit was finding Betrüger, and he needed someone who fought him and lived. Besides, he added, being alone wasn't going to help and Vincent didn't find much either. Fiorano accepted, on one condition: he wanted to fight the Major himself. If he won, he could forget about joining TSAB again. If the Major won, Vincent would join the TSAB again and would be put into a squad of his own choosing. Before the fight, Satoshi saw Vincent, and told him of his chances, which was that there was an extremely small chance he would win. Vincent ignored it at first, saying that the Major was old and "goddamn senile". Satoshi chuckled a bit, and saying that Vincent had every right to believe that and that the fight will be over in 10 seconds, bet him the chance to be leader if he can beat the Major himself, otherwise, he would be in Satoshi's unit, as the third person, and left. Satoshi was right; the fight was about 10 seconds long, with Vincent down on the ground while the Major was cracking his knuckles. After the fight, Vincent came back to the TSAB, and to join Satoshi's squad as Sky 3. Now, he is a Master Sergeant, serving with the 216th and the TSAB. He is still trying to find Betrüger, and hopes for the day when he can finally get him, dead or alive.
He's a cocky person, sure of his abilities and convinced that he can take on anyone. He doesn't like it when help comes, although he will give thanks if he really needs it, and is capable of doing things on his own. He seems inflexible, stubborn, and angry to people who have never met him, but he cares about the people that are close to him; he doesn't show it as much. He doesn't like superiors, and hates addressing them as such, except for Satoshi. He tends to send insults and sarcasm to people, and not that much like him. He's also a practical jokester, as he likes to mess with people. He's also an extreme gambler, having a lot of luck for it. In fact, losing to the Major and Satoshi's bets were the only two bets that he lost. In combat, he seems like a lone wolf, but he works well with groups and with a leader that can face him equally. He has a lot of street smarts, and he's pretty good at getting information, whether it's from official or unofficial sources. Inside, he's more devestated than anyone else in the squad, having to face the burden of people dying around him. He never shows it on the outside, but some can tell that he's worried about everyone in his unit, especially with what happened with Betrüger. He also trains excessively whenever he can, almost to the point of collapsing onto the floor.
-Harmonizing Device- "Shell Bullet"
His current device, activated when he was attacked by a bunch of bandits. His father's necklace was actually the Device in it's sealed form. Harmonizing Devices are Armed Devices that improve the user's ability in melee combat. They were experimental Devices that were dropped because the Devices were expensive to make and they were too complex for mass production to be of any use. Apparently, Vincent's father had gotten a hold of one of the last made Harmonizing Devices before their cancellation. His father knew it was a Device, but he couldn't access it, since he had no magical ability. He gave it to Vincent, seeing his ability to use magic. When used, it appears as a orange/red/yellow mechanical arm that has two canards at the front, a small space 1/4th away from where the elbow is, and 3 spikes appearing on his shoulder blade, used for spells. When he released the seal unintentionally, the Device was grafted into his arm, when normally, according to sources from the Infinitum Library, it would have covered his right arm. Since it is grafted, Vincent cannot put it back into it's sealed form, but Shell Bullet has a sort of "Standby" mode where th canards and the blades disappear, and combining magic and holographs, can look and feel like if his right arm was always there. Being a form of an Armed Device, it can use cartridges, but the cartridges are loaded and ejected from the same port. Shell Bullet has 3 forms: Faustform (Fist Form), which is the default setting and what Vincent uses most, Blattform (Blade Form), in which the fist is turned into a blade that Vincent can use and uses 2 cartridges to use, and Leitungform (Wire Form), in which part of the arm disconnects from the small space mentioned above, and Vincent controls the detached part with extremely small magic wires, allowing him to attack at long range and at weak spots. Leitungform also needs 3 cartridges to activate. Its AI is also unusual of normal Armed Devices, it is a male AI.
Fighting Style:
He fights hard and hits hard, too. He usually disregards tactics and would like to just go in and take everyone on, which pisses Satoshi off sometimes, but usually, the effect turns out for the better. He always uses cartridges and spells, and always going a bit excessive all of the time. He used to believe that "the best defense is a good offense", but when he got beaten by the Major using that tactic, he started to use some defense spells. He still relies on force, but he also has some defensive abilities. Speed is not a concern for him, and he doesn't have much speed-type spells. For a 17-year old, he can also take a lot of punishment.
Barrier Jacket:
His Barrier Jacket is a firebrick-colored shirt covered with a dim gray jacket that has a sleeve for only the left arm. The left shoulder is covered with a light gray shoulder pad while the right shoulder has a red one with 3 holes for the blades. He also wears dark gray pants and black shoes. He has a black fingerless glove on his left hand with a cross-shaped opening at the top.
Sprinten sie Schnell (Quick Sprint): Vincent can move extremely fast for a short time. He uses this as a precursor for fast attacks.
Hresvelgr: Vincent's flying spell, magical eagle-like wings form on his back.
Explosion: Not a spell, but just something Shell Bullet says when loading a cartridge.
Fluch...(Damn...): Also not a spell; Shell Bullet says that when having to reload completely.
Stoßwelle Gewehrkugel (Shockwave Bullet): One of the blades detracts back to his shoulder, and he punches a target or the ground, making a shockwave in the process.
Zerstörende Gewehrkugel (Destroying Bullet): Two blades detracts back to his shoulders, and his punch can now destroy AMF fields and small/medium sized objects, but doesn't penetrate heavy objects. Uses 2 cartridges.
Auswischen der Gewehrkugel (Obliterating Bullet): All three blades detract back to his shoulders, and he can seriously damage large buildings and pierce through AMF fields like butter with his fist. Uses 4 cartridges.
Schrotflinte Faust (Shotgun Fist): Vincent shoots a spread of magical projectiles at close range with Shell Bullet's fist.
Feuer-Anstürme (Fire Rush): Using Quck Sprint, Shell Bullet becomes covered in flames, and Vincent uses it to attack in a X-pattern. Uses 2 cartridges.
Maschinegewehr Faust (Machine Gun Fist): Vincent turns Shell Bullet's hand extremely fast while shooting small projectiles, making a rapid rate of fire. Uses 2 cartridges.
Scharfschütze Faust (Sniper Fist): Using Quick Sprint, Vincent targets weak spots and hits them rapidly, keeping track of where to hit.
Beleuchtung Blatt (Lighting Blade): Shell Bullet in Blattform becomes covered in electricty, and Vincent uses it with Quick Sprint to attack an enemy. He has to stop and rest a bir after the attack to discharge fully. Uses 3 cartridges.
Feuerschlag (Fire Strike): Vincent covers Shell Bullet in Blattform with fire and stabs the target with quick strikes before a final stab. Uses 1 cartridge.
Bohrgerät Blatt (Drill Blade): In Blattform, Shell Bullet's blade spins to make a drill, used by Vincent to pierce targets and damage them afterwards. Uses 2 cartridges.
Spatz Flieger (Sparrow Flyer): Vincent makes 4 bullet-shaped projectiles, then hits all of them with Shell Bullet in Blattform. The projectiles seem to go off in random directions, but all of them hit at the same place.
Rakete Blatt (Rocket Blade): Using Quick Sprint, Vincent goes back to a distance of 100-250 feet and makes a high-speed stab at the target.
Leitung Flugkörper (Wire Missile): In Leitungform, Vincent sends out Shell Bullet to pierce a target, like a TOW missile.
Leitung Knall (Wire Blast): While in Leitungform, Vincent shoots magical projectiles from the tips of Shell Bullet's fingers for an attack in unexpected places.
Leitung Kehrmaschine (Wire Sweeper): In Leitungform, Vincent sweeps the ground, spinning fast to catch people off-guard and tripping them.
Napalm Death: An exteremely powerful fire-based attack that can seriously damage or kill a target instantly, but Vincent needs to stop moving for a while to let Shell Bullet cool down. Uses 7 cartridges.
Gram: In Blattform, the blade extends to a normal sword's length, allowing Vincent to attack at a greater range than normally. Uses 4 cartridges.
Mjolnir: In Leitungform, the detached part becomes covered with lighting, and Vincent swings it around, hitting targets, before smashing it down, causing an electrical shockwave. Vincent needs to be stationary to descharge for a short time. Uses 6 cartridges.
Panzerschild (Tank Shield): Blocks all magical attacks coming from one direction with a triangular magical shield.
Riesigesschild (Giant Shield): Vincent makes a joined diamond-shaped shield using Shell Bullet itself. Besides its wide area and strong defense, Vincent can also use it as an offensive weapon, hitting targets with it. Uses 2 cartridges.
Kettenverbindung Wand (Chain Link Wall): Using the wires from Leitungform, he makes a wall of wires that has moderate defense, but is flexible.
Flamme-Sperre (Flame Barrier): Vincent makes a barrier of fire that burns targets if they touch the barrier itself. Weak at the bottom of the barrier itself. Uses 1 cartridge.
Gegenangriff (Counter-Attack): Vincent makes an attack to cancel out others; he has to be in a stationary position to focus, though.
Leitung Bindung (Wire Bind): Vincent wraps up a traget by swinging Shell Bullet in Leitungform, circling around the target, then grab the other part of Shell Bullet. Vincent can get the wires broken, leaving him defenseless for a short time.
-He's a fan of what the 97th Non-Administered World calls "rock music". His favorite band is one called "Queen".
-He can play a guitar pretty well, and likes doing so in his free time besides training.
-One of his most used tricks is to fake cutting his whole "right arm" off when it's just Shell Bullet going into Leitungform, since not that much people know about what happened to his true right arm. For extra effect, he uses fake blood. The last time he did this, he was near the Aces themselves with Satoshi and Sydney eating. When he did that, Sydney fainted, Nanoha screamed, Fate ran away, Hayate backed away, visibly scared, all while Satoshi just sat there, looking at Vincent with disappointment.
-He's rumored to carry around 2 conventional revolvers hidden with him. If he does, he's got them well hidden, as there's no evidence that he does have them.
-There's only one superior besides Satoshi that Vincent respects: Admiral Chrono Haralown.
-He also has a soft spot for young children, although he adamantly denies it all the time.
-He's not a fan of anime, although he will watch it if there's nothing else interesting.
So, have fun.
Now to find some seiyuu....
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Crock Pot Stuffing
This is a basic stuffing recipe. Please use it as a guide for your favorite recipe. Add cooked sausage, chopped apples or whatever your family loves in a Thanksgiving stuffing.
- 1 bag stuffing mix
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 to 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 Tbs. butter
- 1 tsp. thyme
- 1 tsp. poultry seasoning
- 1 egg
- 2 cans of chicken broth
- 1/2 cup to 1 cup of dried cranberries; added at the end
*I like to use Pepperidge Farm brand stuffing mix.
In a large frying pan, melt the butter.
Add the onion and celery and cook until they are softened; a few minutes
Add the thyme, poultry seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
Combine the cooked onion, celery and spices to the stuffing mix.
Add the beaten egg.
Beginning with one can, add the chicken broth and stir to combine.
Add stuffing to the crock pot that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Cook on low for 4 hours; checking frequently to see if you need to add more chicken broth.
I checked mine every 20 to 30 minutes, stirring and adding up to another can of chicken broth over the course of 4 hours.
Depending on how your crock pot cooks, your stuffing could be done sooner or need more chicken broth, so continue checking.
Combine the softened onion and celery with the stuffing mix. Beat in one egg and add one can of chicken broth. Check your stuffing every 30 minutes and add more chicken broth if needed. You don't want the stuffing to "soak" in the chicken broth, but you don't want it to dry out either. Just keep checking and adding broth as needed...


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The Films of James Broughton
One of America's premier avant-garde filmmakers explores themes of love, intimacy, human sexuality and dreams in this imaginative collection. James Broughton gained fame for his unique style of blending spoken poetry with revealing moving images, becoming a father of the West Coast experimental film scene. These 17 films, spanning five decades, capture Broughton's trademark poetic vision and flights of whimsy.
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Today we're having another look at the insides of the OnePlus 3. Thanks to a helpful anonymous friend who's supplied photos, we've got a deep-dive look at the insides of the OnePlus 3 and some insight into how easy it will be for an at-home repair person such as yourself to go ahead and replace broken bits. Today we're looking at the motherboard and all the fun little parts attached to it. Behold how similar this device is to the rest of the battlefield.


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It is official: the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu will have a starting price in the United States of $26,965, including the $825 destination charge but excluding tax, title, and license and dealer fees. The new Malibu comes as standard with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 196 bhp and 253 Nm (186 lb-ft) of torque.
According to the official press release, the 2014 Malibu is now fitted as standard with the stop/start technology and delivers an EPA-estimated fuel consumption of 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. Still, GM offers the optional 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that develops 259 bhp and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque.
The 2014 Malibu 2.5L gets a new six-speed 6T45 transmission, which reduces the energy required to pump transmission fluid, enabling addition fuel economy savings. Additional features on the 2014 Malibu include a revised front appearance, roomier rear seat with 1.25 inches (31.7 mm) more knee room, redesigned center console, suspension enhancements, Side Blind Alert Zone and Rear Cross Traffic Allert.
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Army Veteran's Dying Wish Is To Hear From YouArmy Veteran Lee Hernandez served in Iraq and has a terminal illness that's left him blind and in pain. He has just one dying wish: to talk.
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New Program to Help Veteran's Families Obtain BenefitsState health and Veterans' Affairs officials are teaming up in a new program aimed at helping veterans' families obtain benefits.
VA Wrongly Tells Veterans They're Dead, Cuts Off BenefitsMike Rieker, a 69-year-old Vietnam Navy veteran, relies on his Veterans Affairs benefits to get him through the month.
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Disabled American Veterans Organization Giving Back To Those Who Serve Our CountryThrough the Disabled American Veterans organization, veterans can find programs for financial, physical and emotional needs.
Conversations With Veterans: The Struggle Post Military LifeFemale vets, who currently number close to two million, may have it even tougher than their male counterparts. One such veteran is Donna, a Denver-based, single mom, whose struggles lasted far longer than her deployment.
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Conversations With Veterans: Nick Lopez' Success Post Military LifeTechnically savvy and patriotic, Nick Lopez always knew he wanted to use his talent to serve his country.
Coming Home: A Community Gives A Wounded Warrior A New StartCorporal Brian Aft and Buckshot, his bomb-sniffing dog, were in line to jump an irrigation ditch near Kajaki, Afghanistan, an area known for being littered with roadside bombs. The explosion lifted Aft and Buckshot into the air. Both survived, but Aft's legs would have to be amputated almost to the hip.
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Video: Demo of the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X397 CD receiver
Ken Nail has written about car audio for Crutchfield since 2003, after four years as Crutchfield Sales Advisor, and 10 years as a music teacher. He's an avid music listener, whose favorites are classical and film music. When not chained to a desk, Ken spends most of his time training for triathlons and marathons, and likes getting outside for backpacking, downhill skiing, and bicycle touring. He attended West Virginia University, where he received a Master's Degree in Music Performance and a Bachelor's Degree in History.
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Demand from homebuyers is currently outstripping supply, according to local estate agency Connells in Kidderminster.
In line with the traditional autumn flurry of activity across the housing market, the agent recorded an almost 20 per cent increase nationally in buyers registering their interest with its branches in October 2012 compared to the same month last year.
However, the supply of properties for sale still has some way to go in order to meet high demand from buyers. With this in mind, Connells in Kidderminster is urging anyone who is thinking of moving home to market their property as soon as possible and take advantage of current buyer interest.
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ANHAR can bounce back to form now connections dispense with the headgear and drop him back in trip. A flop in the shades at Goodwood needs forgetting but on his earlier beating of Bowdler's Magic at Haydock in July he would be a huge player in this field off a mark of 100 with the tongue-tie back in place. Times Up was disappointing at Ascot and it may be that his mark of 95 is now holding him back despite connections thinking plenty of him, and a bigger threat might be Yorgunnabelucky who chases a hat-trick after wins at Pontefract and Ascot, including for today's jockey Hayley Turner. This better ground will suit the enigmatic Porgy, Chilly Filly is yet to prove herself in big fields but she has loads of ability and represents a trainer with a great record in this race, whilst The Fonz and Dazzling Light are better than their latest runs would suggest. With Philip Robinson back on board Life And Soul rates the best of the remainder despite a new mark of 88.
Times Up 6-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Bay Willow (9-0) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jul.
Yorgunnabelucky (USA) 9-1 (9-3) Led after 2f, made rest, driven 2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, won at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gd beating Emerging Artist (9-10) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Thin Red Line (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Chased leaders early, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 20l behind Dangerous Midge (8-10) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf in Jul.
Anhar (USA) 9-2 (8-12) Steadied start, held up rear, ridden and struggling over 4f out, always behind, 10th of 13, 12l behind Martyr (9-8) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul.
Porgy 10-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, chased leaders and carried head high after, driven and one pace when slightly hampered over 1f out, soon no extra, 4th of 15, 7l behind Hot Prospect (9-1) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) sft.
Crackentorp 4-1fav (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 23l behind Wicked Daze (8-10) at York 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
Chilly Filly (IRE) 9-4 (9-7) Tracked leaders and always going well, challenged on inside 4f out, soon led, in command from 2f out, pushed along and stayed on strongly final furlong, won at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf beating Aurorian (9-8) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
The Fonz 7-1 (7-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, switched right well over 1f out, soon beaten, 11th of 14, 19l behind Dangerous Midge (8-10) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf in Jul.
Tepmokea (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon hung right, led entering final furlong, ran on well (no time taken), won at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jul beating Bonfire Knight (8-2) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Satwa Moon (USA) 20-1 (8-0) Behid, hard ridden 2f out, headway and hung right over 1f out, strong run to 3rd final 100 yards, not able to reach leading duo, 3rd of 15, 2 3/4l behind Indian Days (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Sohcahtoa (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Held up last, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, modest headway final furlong, 6th of 9, 5l behind Colloquial (9-5) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jul.
Aphrodisia 20-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Destinys Dream (9-12) at York 1m 2f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gf in Jul.
Clear Sailing 10-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, led halfway, headed over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 6, well behind Gremlin (8-12) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Life And Soul (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Mid-division, headway 2f out, switched left and ridden over 1f out, went 2nd final 100 yards, stayed on to press winner towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 10, shd behind Mister Angry (9-5) at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Antigua Sunrise (IRE) 4-1fav (9-9) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Destinys Dream (9-12) at York 1m 2f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gf in Jul.
Dazzling Light (UAE) 9-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, went 2nd 10f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 22l behind Wicked Daze (8-10) at York 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
Sedgwick 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, effort 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 9l behind Critical Path (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Think Its All Over (USA) 9-2 (9-5) Close up, led over 8f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 14l behind Joseph Lister (9-5) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.


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Not only did yoga help Regina to become more aware of her body but also made her more mindful in everyday. The 8 limbs of Yoga are a powerful practice that sparked the light inside of Regina and continues to fan the fire on the path to Self realization. Her mission is to help spark the light in others and fan their fire through Yoga. To help uncover the divine that lives in each and every one of us. To bring an awareness to the sea of consciousness that we are all a part of. To bring harmony to the mind, body, & soul. She has been trained in vinyasa, meditation, pranayama, tantric philosophy, and alignment based practices. Her classes will leave you feeling open, strong, rejuvenated, and tension free.
- Kathleen RoskosYoga Teacher
Kathleen Roskos started practicing Yoga in 2001 and having had a great experience instantly fell in love with yoga. She has been in teacher trainings since her first Immersion in 2003 in NYC then onto many workshops all over the country. She is influenced in Anusara Yoga and did her Level 1 teacher training in Utah and Level 2 in Boston. Constantly learning and refining, she is grateful for all her teachers! The class she teaches is Alignment based Hatha with a Heart Opening Theme, bringing students to a deeper mind, body, spirit connection.
- Tom DunphyYoga Teacher
Tom Dunphy received his RYT-200 Yoga teacher certification in 2013 at Dancing Foot Yoga in Red Bank and continued his yoga training at Yoga Anjali in Belmar, where he currently teaches.
He has recently retired after twenty –five years of service as a teacher of special needs students for the Monmouth County Vocational School District and now has more time for his passions.
He has been an avid surfer his entire life and now spends more time surfing with his children. Being a part of the ocean and it's beauty has inspired him to write inspirational poems. The beautiful scenes depicted in his photographs are a testament to the ocean's endless wonder and beauty. Tom has bundled these passions and brings them with him as he enjoys sharing his yoga with his students and colleagues.
Tom is a resident of West Long Branch where he resides with his wife, Kathleen and enjoys spending time with his daughter, Kelly and son, Thomas. He insists that they are certainly the best work he has produced in his life.
- Chuck BlairYoga Teacher
Chuck began practicing yoga in August of 2005 at the suggestion of a friend. As his practice progressed and grew to include meditation and pranyama he found awareness, peace and contentment that has changed his life. His greatest desire is to honor his teachers by sharing what he has experienced with others through teaching.
Chuck took his first yoga teacher training at Blue Moon Yoga in 2007 and began teaching soon thereafter. In August of 2009, he took a twelve day teacher training with Dharma Mittra at the Omega Institute. He completed his Anusara Teacher Training with Carmel Calcagno and Dina Crosta in February 2012. He teaches an Anusara inspired Hatha Yoga with alignment.
Chuck felt an affinity for the sweet teachings of Tantric scholar Dr. Douglas Brooks the first time he studied with him. He has studied frequently with Douglas and traveled with him to Tamil Nadu in southern India in December 2012. His experiences in India were amazing and will be working on him for a long time to come.
Chuck is trained in Yoga Nidra and leads sessions locally.
- Talena WardYoga Teacher
Talena first started yoga 1998 to improve body awareness while attending the dance program at Montclair State University. Seven years ago she was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, Rheumatoid arthritis and Lupus, and has found that a strict diet and daily yoga have been vital to her health and well-being.
To deepen her practice Talena earned her 200 hour yoga teacher certification at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in 2011, soon after followed by a certification in Let Your Yoga Dance® and Restorative yoga.
She has since pioneered the Yoga for the Equestrian program and Yoga for Golfers at the Monmouth County Park System, as well as taught private and group classes at local yoga studios and festivals like the Where Womyn Gather Fest in Pennsylvania.
Talena teaches yoga with a deep connection between the body and mind through breath, while listing to her body for further self- discovery. She strives to inspire others with similar obstacles, she also turns those same life obstacles into learning experiences that she teaches to all of her students.
- Dina CrostaYoga Teacher
As soon as she came into her first Down Dog and felt both the challenge and the freedom in it, she knew that this was something she wanted to experience again. Six years later Dina has seen her life moved in so many ways by her connection to practicing yoga – the most profound being the ever-widening circle of friends, teachers and students and the ever-deepening connection to herself. She is forever grateful to all of her teachers both through yoga and throughout her life. Dina aspires to inspire in others all that yoga has graciously given to her.
- Karen TrotzinkaYoga Teacher
Karen Trotzinka, CYT, RYT, began her yoga journey over 10 years ago, after a long illness, as a way to move toward physical fitness again. She discovered the amazing ability of yoga to connect the mind, body and spirit and to heal the individual on multiple levels. She completed her first teacher training program with Sri Dharma Mittra in New York, where, she also taught.
Karen took her first Anusara class shortly after her son was born and found a true love in this style and the teachers she has met. It is a challenging style that is accessible to everyone. Her aim to creatively inspire and empower all her students and she believes every day is an opportunity to play and celebrate the joy of life. She also holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and is prenatal certified.
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Bryan Nevin Rishi is an entrepreneurial yogi, business owner, and advocate of the green movement whose mission includes healthy living, conservation of resources, and education of sustainable solutions for businesses and individuals.
- Carmel CalcagnoStudio Founder & Yoga Teacher
Carmel Calcagno began her practice in 1989 after a book fell on her head in a local bookstore. She bought the book, "Initiation" and while reading it she looked up Yoga in her phone book, that alone will tell you how long ago that was. She signed up for her first session and has been studying ever since. Yoga did not come easy for her, but she knew after her first class that yoga would play an important role in her life. She began teaching in 1996 after practicing for 7 years and in 1999 she began studying with John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga. Carmel was certified by John in 2003.
She opened Yoga Anjali the first time at 905 Main Street in Belmar, in March of 2003. For a time the studio moved to Neptune. Carmel is thrilled to be back on Main Street in her new studio at 911.
Carmel is also a student of Paul Mueller-Ortega since 2008. Through Paul she has discovered her love for the practices of Tantric Saivism and the study of the Shiva Sutras.


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Since taking over as leader of her family's business, Sonja Hubbard continues reimaging E-Z Mart to keep pace with changing consumer preferencesBy Mehgan Belanger
By Mehgan Belanger
Many people in the convenience industry know Sonja Hubbard as dutiful vice chairman and treasurer for the NACS Executive Committee and vivacious CEO of E-Z Mart Stores Inc., her family's business. But few in the industry have witnessed her artistic side, which influenced her early career aspirations, and now helps her as an artist.
"I really thought I wanted to be a dancer, which is hard to do in Texarkana," she said of her childhood dreams, her voice colored with a Southern inflection that gave away her homeland before she identified it. "In my senior year of high school, I reconciled with myself that it wasn't going to work. I'm too short to be a Rockette."
Today, the convenience store CEO is a member of her local arts council, and credits this involvement as a source of relief from her hectic schedule.
"I've always drawn and painted. It has been my therapy," Hubbard said, noting she has taken art classes with a group of friends for the past 22 years. "It's something I dabble in." Hubbard prefers oil paints and pastels, but has worked with the gamut of art mediums, including watercolor and acrylic paints.
Do not be fooled by her modesty, though. An art gallery recently featured Hubbard's works. "Someone found them worthy of looking at," she joked.
Hubbard was brought up with E-Z Mart, first working there at the age of 16. In high school, a teacher inspired her to go into business, and her father, the late Jim Yates, founder of the company and former NACS chairman, often told her when she was young that she would need a specialty. Hubbard chose accounting and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. It was there she realized her calling was the family business.
"I was raised with [E-Z Mart]," she said when asked why she joined the company. "I remember [my father] picking the colors, using crayons to come up with the color scheme. He came up with the name from an exit ramp on the Interstate, and when we went on store checks, he'd have us [Hubbard and her younger sister, Stacy Yates, current CFO of E-Z Mart] check the gas prices at other stations when we drove down the road."
There was never pressure to join the business, Hubbard added, noting she "always had an interest" in the company and "once I got involved, it made sense."
Stacy Yates described their upbringing within E-Z Mart as "busy but fun," explaining the two sisters often traveled with their parents to industry events, forging friendships with many people who are still in the industry. It was Stacy Yates' "deep interest in the business" as it grew each year under her father's direction that influenced her to join.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Hubbard worked at two accounting firms and achieved her license before moving back to E-Z Mart, where she initially worked as assistant controller and then CFO. Stacy Yates followed a similar path, working at the office during the summer while she attended high school, later officially joining the company and following Sonja's lead as assistant controller, and then controller.
Ten years ago this December, both Hubbard and Stacy Yates assumed their current roles of CEO and CFO, respectively, upon the untimely death of their father, who passed away in a plane crash.
"There was always the intent we would run the business, and after his death, I assumed the role sooner than anticipated," Hubbard said.
It was at this tumultuous junction that Hubbard pulled the company together as a family, working toward a common goal, said the company's vice president of merchandising, Bubba Kirkland, who joined E-Z Mart in 1974, 24 years before Hubbard became CEO.
"When she was forced to take over the reins due to the tragic death of her dad, she wanted to learn from all her top management and get grounded in all aspects of the business," said Kirkland, noting that many people in her situation would have lead the company without being open to listening and learning the ropes first.
With Hubbard grounded at the helm, E-Z Mart began an evolution and took a strategic approach to store locations. During this time the chain closed many stores, particularly far-flung locations whose low volumes would not take the company "to the next level," Hubbard explained.
In 1998, she launched a significant overhaul of the E-Z Mart store brand, in an effort to refresh it and make one consistent offering across the chain. With a new logo that still incorporated Jim Yates' original color scheme, and a new store design, the brand was unified and a more visible player in its markets, Hubbard said.
"I wanted to evolve E-Z Mart to the convenience store chain of the future, not in a cutting edge type of way, but we had spent a lot of time on acquisitions and really had neglected older locations," she explained, noting at the time she took over, the industry was at a crossroads -- moving away from traditional c-store items and getting into food -- and she sought to discover what would lead the company's success, while still existing in the long term.
Currently, the chain is undergoing a second image refresh under Hubbard's leadership. While the color scheme in the logo remains the same, it has been modernized, with more simple fonts and a circular logo.
"This one is more capsulated, with a circle and E-Z Mart," she said. "It's organic, the way the circle rides over the fascias. It's much more visible, it pops and is a much cleaner look."
Several E-Z Mart locations feature the latest look, and the new logo is rolling out to other elements of the store, including on cups and new products, according to Hubbard.
But she has yet to discover a silver bullet. When asked if her original vision had come to fruition, she said it had not. "What I hoped for 10 years ago, a lot of that has been reached. But now, things have changed, and we have to do even more."
In the last 10 years, E-Z Mart has progressed at an accelerated pace, said Hubbard's husband, Bob Hubbard, who is also E-Z Mart president and COO, and has worked at the company for nearly 22 years. "Part of the reason is that our industry has dictated we change to remain competitive, but the major reason we have changed is Sonja has pushed us and led us to improve our company," he explained.
Due to the industry's evolution and the many simultaneous projects the chain undertakes, Sonja Hubbard claims she is never bored. "It keeps us going. Why else would someone work so hard for such little margins?" she joked.
Stacy Yates viewed this as her sister's incredible work ethic. "She works harder than anyone in the company, so all of her peers have a great deal of respect for her," she said.
Bob Hubbard echoed the sentiment. "She is a very dedicated, hard worker. She sets a high standard for us all," he said. "Very few have the drive to succeed that Sonja has."
Yet with all the changes she brought, Sonja Hubbard acknowledged it does not get easier with time. "One of the big lessons I've learned is how difficult change is," she said. "Even when closing a store, like the early ones, it's personal. I can remember when my dad built them. But you have to make business decisions."
Despite this, Hubbard said she "thrives" on change. Husband Bob Hubbard attested to that. "When I leave home for a few days, I never know what I will find when I return," he said. "It could be a new piece of furniture, or it could be all of the furniture has been rearranged. She may have painted one or more rooms a different color. Nothing surprises me anymore."
At E-Z Mart, Sonja Hubbard uses change as a tool to push for progress. "We should question everything, question every established rule," she said.
All in the Family
Being a family-operated business sets E-Z Mart apart from large corporations in the industry.
"Those bigger entities aren't running all their stores. Neither am I, but the personality changes. Their stores all look alike with the same product mix," she said, explaining large corporations can be successful, but approach the industry in a different manner than her family-focused company. For example, Hubbard's family stretches beyond bloodlines.
"I think E-Z Mart is our baby and our family, and I don't mean just [my family]. My management team -- these guys have given us their lives. Some have grown up with the business. I care about them, and I value that they were willing to make such a commitment," she said.
Her caring nature is one of her best qualities as a leader, according to Kirkland. "She truly cares about and stands behind her people," he said.
Hubbard hopes this feeling is then reciprocated to the chain's customers.
"It's not just numbers and bottom lines. There is nothing better than meeting people in the field. They are the ones who make a difference," she said, adding the company recognizes tenured staff with service awards, and the highest performing stores are rewarded with vacations. "Our people are the most important asset. We can have the fastest registers and pumps, but if the clerk isn't cordial, it doesn't matter. None of it matters."
As the convenience industry continues to consolidate, however, Hubbard is certain family-owned businesses such as hers will diminish as the next generation sees opportunities outside of the industry, and lucrative offers are presented to family-run businesses by large, acquisition-hungry firms.
"It's a tough business," she said. The next generation of her family is nephew Yates, 9, niece Kenzie, 14, and daughter Lauren Leigh, 21. "[Lauren] says 'Mom, you work too hard. Why would I want to do that?' The next round may think there are other things that are easier to do."
Following Footsteps
After the death of the legendary Jim Yates, the culture at E-Z Mart did not change, but the leadership style at the top evolved -- fostering an environment of teamwork and mutual responsibility.
"Everyone knew where the buck stopped," Hubbard said of her father's leadership style. "He didn't rule everything. People had more of their own turf and had their own leeway to independently make decisions."
Conversely, Hubbard said she has "broken down territorial walls and barriers" by making all parties accountable. "I don't care if you are the director of merchandise. If you see a problem with security, it's your responsibility too," she explained.
Under her leadership, E-Z Mart has become "a more open and flexible organization," said Bob Hubbard, noting Sonja's desire of change has brought major exterior and interior image upgrades and a focus on improved technology, which ultimately, has given the chain much better information and allows it to make better and quicker decisions, he said.
When making decisions, the executive team works together to come to conclusions, and both Stacy Yates and Bob Hubbard described the process as democratic.
"Sonja is a good listener and values others' opinions," he said. "She encourages people to think and bring new and different ideas to the table."
Sonja Hubbard, meanwhile, credited her team for their efforts.
Despite her admitted tendency to be "strong-willed and stubborn," she said all of her ideas are discussed with E-Z Mart's team. "I'm a pretty strong believer that team ideas are better than individual ideas," she said.
The management team has also taken a broader view of the business under her leadership, said Kirkland. There's "more focus within the management team on what is happening not only in the c-store industry, but things that have an opportunity to affect the c-store industry."
As for being a woman in an industry that has historically focused on male customers, Hubbard said it helps being female. She is able to take a different perspective on women's wants from convenience stores.
"There's the management team, who think 'there's coffee, its fresh,' but women are more aesthetic," she said. "I ask how the lid is going to work and what are the creamer options. It's those little things that I tend to focus on."
And although Hubbard will make c-store industry history when she becomes the first female NACS chairman come October, she is honored, yet modest, about the position.
"Just being NACS' chairman is a huge honor. It says others within the industry feel I'm knowledgeable, can represent them and am worthy [of the position]. There is no higher pinnacle you can achieve than for others who know the business to say you are worthy. I didn't want this because I'm a woman, I wanted to earn it."
The position also has a personal significance for Hubbard. "My dad wanted me to get involved in the industry and become active. He would be proud, which makes it a little more special," she said.
As NACS chairman, Hubbard plans to continue the positive steps the association is taking on various fronts.
"I'll focus on what we are already doing: continue to expand NACS' presence on Capitol Hill, do a great job of marketing the industry and what we stand for, improve perceptions and open the doors to more people," she said, adding the industry must unite and become active in NACS and its various committees, in an effort to be involved in regulations impacting the industry.
Among Hubbard's top-of-mind concerns for the industry are the economy, high gas prices, competition and consumer trends.
"People [are] transitioning to high gas mileage vehicles. Does that impact us? Certainly. The overall competition of the industry puts pressure on a lot of people, and credit card fees provide a small tolerance for problems and blips," she said, noting in her business, store locations in more rural areas are allowing the chain to weather the tough economy better than those in urban markets.
"We have stores in small areas and more rural towns and within these, we didn't have the escalation in real estate values that was seen in more urban markets. Then there was the bust, and here, there wasn't anywhere to go down [in value]," she said.
And high gas prices are a double-edged sword for the company. "That hits everyone's pocket," she said, adding there is little public transportation in her markets and many people own pickups. However, as consumers consolidate trips, she anticipates her chain and the convenience industry will stand to benefit.
"I haven't seen any inside sales deterioration," said Hubbard. "I have been cautiously optimistic about our current operations."
Her long-term concerns center around regulation of the industry. "We continue to see the government try to control more facets. People don't realize we are one of the most highly regulated industries in the world. I fret over where the tobacco category is going and what will happen with motor fuels."
Despite this uncertain future, the dynamic CEO maintains a strong passion for the industry and her company, which is always evident when she speaks.
"The definition of convenience has changed, but still holds true. And we can provide that. The product may be different, but we're still selling convenience. We will always have a purpose and niche within society if we sell convenience."


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