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There is a mood for change but it is vital that we also decide on the direction of that change, says Michael McDowell
'If we want to do something positive with our votes, we have to see past the politics of protest, anger and blame, and to vote for the agenda-setters'
WITHIN a number of weeks, we will collectively choose the members of a new Dail who, in turn, will give us a new government. I use the term "new government" because it is abundantly clear that whatever happens in the election, neither the outgoing Government nor any of its constituent parts -- Fianna Fail, the Greens or the Independents --will form part of an incoming government.
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After a few days of near 80 degree weather, we were socked by a Nor' Easter. High temperatures in the 30's and a few inches of snow. Ugh. It started snowing Friday morning and didn't stop until after dark Friday night. The roads were treacherous, so after fighting our way home from work in the city on Friday afternoon, we decided to hold off until Saturday morning before heading to the homestead to check things out.
We managed to get to the homestead just fine, but about halfway up our 1/4 mile driveway, we were greeted with a tree that had fallen across the road. It was a small pine, but it was large enough to block our way. We got out, walked up to the house, procured the Trail Blazer and a chainsaw and headed back down to clear the road. Here's a couple of pictures of the tree and Bernie attacking it with his chainsaw:
After we got the tree cleared, we rode on up to the house, only to see that another tree had fallen on the backhoe. So much for a nice relaxing weekend on the homestead. Fortunately, it landed on the boom and not the cab. There didn't appear to be any damage to the backhoe:
Bernie checked out the backhoe and realized the battery was dead. We put a charge on it, and he cut up as much of the tree as he could. Once the battery is charged, he'll move the boom and hopefully bring the remaining piece of the tree down to a height he can reach.
UPDATE: Bernie got the battery charged and he managed to get the backhoe from under the tree. Then he took the bucket and beat the tree down to the ground so he can cut it up later. I put some pictures up on the website. Check them out.
I mixed up 4 pounds of deer jerky earlier this week, and today I put it on the dehydrator. It's smelling pretty darn good, and should be finished in a short while.
Next weekend we'll be here Thursday night so we can hook up with the company coming out to replace all the tires on the backhoe. It will be a nice 3 day weekend out here, and we're really looking forward to it.
The bees are doing great. I am so proud of them for making it through this most bizarre winter. Today they were really busy cleaning out the hive and dragging the dead bodies out. I'm sure they are looking forward to spring. I hope it's right around the corner.
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The 30-channel installation captures the different attitudes and idiosyncratic performances of Marley fans, allowing Breitz to continue her investigation of the musical interplay of separate videotaped vocalizations, through the watershed Bob Marley album Legend. Breitz addresses the socio-cultural importance of Marley's music to Jamaicans, the conviction of the singers as their voices come together in unison is complete and viewers are reminded that although Jamaica may still be waiting for a better day, its people understand implicitly that collectivity has always been their greatest strength.
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A football fan with a collection of 5,000 Sheffield Wednesday programmes attended a fair in Sheffield hoping to find one of just a handful of match day souvenirs he is missing from his ever expanding collection.
Andrew Senior, aged 31, from Hillsborough, has virtually every single programme ever printed since 1960.
He was one of scores of collectors who attended a fair at the Royal Victoria Holiday Inn on Saturday hoping to find a gem to help him complete his collection.
"I have been coming to these fairs for about 10 years now because I have about 5,000 programmes in my collection but have a small number I am missing, which are proving very difficult to find," he said.
"I started being interested in programmes when I was a kid and my dad and granddad would buy me programmes at games.
"My granddad also gave me a ton he had collected himself over the years and it spiralled from there - they are to blame!
"I enjoy looking around these fairs because you never know what you are going to come across, but finding the missing programmes is becoming more and more of a headache."
He said despite being a valuable collection he hopes one day to pass it on to children or to donate it to Sheffield Wednesday 'to help preserve the history of the club'.
Among the programmes on sale at the fair was one for £240 from the 1935 Cup Final between Sheffield Wednesday and West Brom - the last time Wednesday won the FA Cup.
A Sheffield United programme for a game against Bradford Park Avenue was also on sale for £100, along with memorabilia from Rotherham United, Doncaster Rovers and Barnsley FC.
Chris Williams, of Sportingold Ltd - the largest UK auction company for sporting memorabilia - revealed the most expensive programme he has ever auctioned off was from the 1904 Cup Final between Man City and Bolton, which sold for £27,000.
But a bound collection of Tottenham Hotspur programmes sold for £158,000 after he travelled to Jerusalem to meet a woman who had inherited them from her stepfather and wanted advice on their value before deciding whether to bin them.
"These fairs are ideal for people interested in starting collecting or for those who have programmes they would like valued. There are always specialists on hand to talk to for advice," he said.
Mick Brodie, who specialises in selling Sheffield Wednesday programmes, has a collection of around 50,000 to sell.
"You always get a good turn out at fairs like this but they are not as busy as they were in years gone past because for some reason we are not getting the younger new collectors coming through to replace the older ones who have been doing it for years," he said.
"I do starter packs for kids in the hope that they receive them as presents and get excited about them and get the bug.
"It is like collecting a piece of your club's history and those who collect programmes get a lot of enjoyment from looking through them and searching for the ones they haven't yet been able to track down."


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Door-to-door infotainment. Foot-wide TFT screens already are found in today's Mercedes S-Class and Land Rover Range Rover. Why stop there? With the cost of screens plummeting, expect to see a full-width installation in the next five years--something like the infotainment concept Kia showed at CES. One adaptive screen for the driver uses eye motions to change the content displayed, while the other is dedicated to passenger use for functions from navigation to in-car connectivity, even to video playback.
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Higher-speed data connectivity. The next generation of cars that communicate with each other--while also delivering lots of entertainment on the go--will require faster data connections than are available today. At CES, both GM and Audi confirmed that their lineups will offer LTE data powered by AT&T. And in a break with the recent past, Audi also says that its cars' data won't require a separate plan: with the switch from T-Mobile to AT&T, owners can simply add their car as a device to a Mobile Share plan.
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Cars that drive themselves. Autonomous driving is a strong focus for the auto industry--cars that can steer, brake, and accelerate by themselves, leaving the driver free to perform other tasks. A degree of autonomous capability exists in some cars today, but Audi says that it is pushing to have a self-driving car on the road within two to five years. Its "piloted driving" now enables prototypes to drive unassisted on freeways at speeds of up to 40 mph, but it plans to boost that to 100 mph, with lane-change and off-ramp capability, within five years. As of now, only four states permit testing of autonomous cars on public roads, though automakers are working with legislatures to permit the technology to go mainstream.
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More fuel-cell cars. Toyota's FCV concept is an indicator of how serious carmakers still are about hydrogen-powered fuel cells, despite high cost and complexity. Toyota promises it will have a roadgoing version of the concept by 2015, and says it's achieved a 300-mile range on a single tank of fuel.


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Born in St. Peter, Ks. Daughter of Bonaventure & Helen (Weber) Brungardt. She married Charles L. Kinderknecht. He died Nov. 1, 1985. Survivors include three sons, Charles Kinderknecht, Timothy Kinderknecht, & Cornell Kinderknecht, & four daughters, Charlene Eastin, Cheryl Kinderknecht, Joyce Munsch, & jeanetta Heroneme, two brothers, Elmer Brungardt & Gilbert Brungardt, Four sisters, Anna Rita Weber, Clara Walters, Helen Winholz, & Esther Laws, 14 grandchildren, & six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, David Munsch, & three brothers, Edwin, Sonny, & Tony Brungardt. Burial in St. Mary Catholic Church Cemetery, Ellis, Ks. Ellis County.
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Running the Distance for Suicide Prevention!
Thank you for your interest in the Samaritans 2018 Boston Marathon Team!
The 2018 Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, April 16th, and we are excited to be participating as a non-profit partner in the John Hancock Non-Profit Marathon Program for our 11th consecutive year. All proceeds generated from this year's team will benefit Samaritans' suicide prevention services including our 24/7 Crisis Services phone and text Helpline, suicide prevention workshops for schools, businesses and community groups, and SafePlace support groups for those who have lost someone to suicide.
Applications for our 2018 Team are now closed. We look forward to introducing you to our new team members soon.
If you have secured your own bib for the Boston Marathon and are interested in joining the Samaritans Team, please contact Sarah Cahill.
If you are interested in running for Samaritans in 2019, please email email@example.com to be placed on the notification list – you will be among the first to know when applications are available next fall.
Meet Last Year's Team
Andrea grew up in Tewksbury, MA and now resides in Andover, MA. Andrea is married and has a 12-year-ol d son Luke and her beloved dog, Bailey, a 16-year-old Jack Russell terrier. She is a Faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a Physical Therapist. Andrea and her twin, Joann earned their Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2004.
Andrea grew up in a very close knit family of five; she and her family lost Joann in September of 2014. Joann was Andrea's twin, her best friend and her unsung hero. Joann was kind-hearted, generous and full of goodness. Joann was a beacon of light for her family and all those whom she touched. Joann had qualities of strength and warmth, similar to those of her favorite flower, the sunflower. She cherished time with family and friends. Andrea's parents, Paula and Charlie have endured through the unspeakable pain of losing a child. They have found strength among family, friends, their church community and Samaritans Safe Place meetings. Andrea's little sister, Renee is married with three children and a pug. Renee has created Joann's Team and has championed an effort raising $10,000 for the Samaritan's 5K Run/Walk event in Joann's memory. Andrea's family has memorialized Joann with a beautiful bench outside of their hometown parish, St. Williams. Andrea knows that Joann's spirit will carry her through the tasks and challenges ahead. She also knows that her family's deeply rooted love for each other will provide comfort and support. It is now time to begin another journey in Joann's memory.
Bill is a lifelong athlete, passionate about pushing his own limits, challenging himself physically and mentally, enjoying the confidence that comes with the completion of a challenge. He is also passionate about inspiring others to get out and do the same thing.
This coming February Bill will ascend to the summit of Mount Washington for a third time, and while this ascent to the top of a mountain and the hard work and preparation that is required is exhilarating and confidence building, many people who are fighting depression, anxiety, or fear and are consumed by negative thoughts. These people are struggling to climb, they stand at the bottom of a mountain, or are halfway up but not moving, or in some cases they may be at or near the top, unsure how to get either up or down.
Bill's passion for climbing represents what he feels is our ability to overcome these fears, our struggle, and ultimately Bill wants to spread that very message to those that are suffering from mental illness as well.
That you can "get out of it" and stand atop a mountain looking down at the very struggles you faced, and all the steps it took to get to the top….possible!
Though his current passion is climbing, Bill is also an experienced marathon runner and fundraiser who completed his first of 5 marathons in 1997 running in Boston in the memory of a childhood friend who passed away from Leukemia in her 20's, and his most recent in NYC in 2009.
Since running his first marathon, Bill has raised funds for several charities including IRSF (Rett Syndrome), LLS (The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay, JDRF, Foundation Fighting Blindness, Autism Speaks, Asperger/Autism Network, & Alzheimer's Association, through his completion of 5 marathons, and his participation in the annual IRSF Hockey game in Hingham, MA, and Cranberry Cup Hockey tournament in Nantucket, MA, and the 48 Peak Challenge, as part of the Alzheimer's Associations Longest Day.
Though not directly affected by suicide in his life, Bill's interest in the Samaritans mission to alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suicide feelings and suicidal behavior, roots in another man passion, his curiosity in psychology, human behavior and the connection between mental illness and suicide. and he hopes his participation with this amazing group of teammates, and caring human beings will continue to show that love, solidarity, compassion, and empathy for those feeling isolated or struggling in their lives, exists in others, and we are here to help.
Bill also sees this as an opportunity to inspire and support his mother who is going through her own emotional struggle after the sudden loss of his father, her husband of 50 years in March, 2016.
Bill's passion and commitment to health and wellness, fitness and nutrition, and mindfulness combined with his own experiences, has brought him to this place, and he is extremely proud to have been selected to join an amazing team of caring individuals and is very excited to run the Boston Marathon for Samaritans, and see where this journey takes him!
Craig grew up in Oradell, NJ where he currently resides. In May 2016, he graduated from Boston Col lege. While a student, Craig served as a volunteer on the Samaritans Helpline. As a freshman, he was introduced to the organization through PULSE, a service learning program at BC intent on educating students about social injustice by putting them in direct contact with marginalized populations. He continued serving on the hotline through 4Boston, a BC student-run organization which places students at various placements throughout the city and neighboring areas for four hours each week and couples this service with a weekly reflection for students to discuss their experiences in a group setting. As a senior, Craig served as the councilperson of the Samaritan's 4Boston group, overseeing a group of 15 volunteers who served on the Samaritans Helpline.
This will be Craig's first official marathon, and he is honored to be running for Samaritans in 2017. He hopes that his participation is a testament to the strength and longevity of the relationship between Samaritans and Boston College. He is also proud to represent LGBTQ individuals who may find themselves more at risk of contemplating suicide.
I grew up on the South Shore in East Bridgewater with my four sisters and one brother. I ran Cross Country and Track during High School and at the University of Rhode Island. I have been the Head Coach at Marshfield High School for the past 9 years and a Physical Education Teacher for 5 years. I have most recently lived in South Boston and Quincy.
I'm very excited and proud to run in the Memory of my former teammate from High School Shawn White and my former athlete Kevin Friedland. Shawn was a teammate and friend in High School. He qualified for the Boston Marathon last year and had planned on running in 2017. I just had the privilege of running at the Samaritans Suicide Prevention 5k for team Shawn. Kevin was a former Cross Country Captain that I coached at Marshfield High School for 4 years. He was one of the most genuine athletes I had the pleasure of coaching and was well respected by all his peers. I look forward to fundraising for this cause and lacing them up for 26.2 in their memory and anyone else that has struggled with suicide.
I am honored to have been chosen for this team and such a worthy cause. I hope that I can do a small part in helping those who have and will be affected by suicide thru this process. There is nothing that can take your breath away faster than hearing that a loved one is no longer with you and that you did not get the chance to say goodbye. The impact seems even more profound when the loss comes as a result of suicide. As a psychologist I often find myself on the other side of the conversation helping others begin to process the gamut of emotions when they have lost their loved one's. There was no textbook or training that could have prepared me for the emotional impact two years ago when I received the phone call that we had lost my cousin Chris. I am eternally grateful for the support that the Samaritans were able to give to his parents during this tragic time in their lives. A support and understanding that can't always be found your everyday circle of friends and family given the unique nature and issues that suicide presents. If my running in the marathon and raising the awareness and funds to help the Samaritans continue their mission then 26.2 miles is a welcomed task.
Chris was someone who I could identify with growing up. He was quiet and unassuming , but with a sarcastic and funny wit when he needed to hold his own. He was someone who was talented with his hands and could build anything. He went on to be a successful electrician and during many recent winter storms I have him to thank for helping restore power back to thousands of families. In many ways it was some of these jobs that made me appreciate him more. To go out in harsh elements, being away from your family for days on end, getting little sleep and dealing with high voltage electricity. To Chris it was like second nature, that despite the difficulty of the elements and long hours he knew that people counted on him to restore order in their lives. This is what I will remember and cherish about Chris the most, not necessarily the immense talents his hands could produce, but the heart that was behind it. The person who would offer a helping hand, with no questions asked and no matter how much of an inconvenience to him. He was a devoted father of two who was so invested and proud of his children, whether it was the long hours of tossing a baseball around with his son or traveling from tournament to tournament he was there with his quiet presence.
When I tell people that I am running the marathon for Samaritans the first question I often get asked are you really prepared for the training and running 26.2 miles. My first response back is that the running part and the training is the easy part. The hardest part is the loss, but I believe that on April 17th, 2017 Chris in his own way will be there in Boston, and his quiet presence will be felt and carry me across the finish line.
January 19, 2016 is a day that I will never forget. I received a call that my friend had not shown to work, then it dawned on me that he didn't show to a race, and a friends father's funeral, and I panicked. I wish every day what ensued in the next few hours did not, but it did. My life long friend died by suicide.
I felt like I should've stopped it, I should've seen it coming and I should've gotten there, but sadly, this was not to happen.
I can't save Dougie, but I can help others.
I met Doug in the 6th grade, we were probably 10/11 years old. We met due to a mutual friend and we all lived in the same area. We grew up in the same neighborhood and it turns out our parents shared some experiences in highscool as well. We were destined to be friends. As time goes by, many experiences between the two of us created a life long bond that even through anger, could never be broken.
Doug was funny, friend and an ass. He worked the same job for 19 years and if the clothing would last long enough he would never shop for a new pair of pants. He loved having a great time! He loved riding his motorcyle way to fast and drinking a few too many and laughing so loud I can still hear it.
In 2012 we got a dog. Doug said if he were ever to get a dog his name would be Porkchop, after Doug Funny. So, we did. I still have Porkchop and I know Dougie visits him often.
Dougie didn't love babies, but he loved his nieces and nephews, especially when they would climb him like a jungle jim. He loved his little Lily, she was his best girl. His family is the best and I can not wait to share this journey with them!
Dougie had great friends, the best anyone could ask for. When he died, the Fast and Furious song popped in my head the next day, they were true friends until the end, and so are all of us.
Dougie started running in 2014 and quickly became a competitor! He loved it! He had run 2 marathons and a few half marathons as well as multiple 5ks.
I wanted to run for the Samaritans because I need to help spread the word and stop the stigma. We all get sad, but at times our sadness and anxiety take over, and we need to be loud and clear that there is always HOPE!
Thanks to the John Hanock Non-Profit Marathon Program, this is the 10th consecutive year that Samaritans has received bib numbers for our Marathon Team. All proceeds generated from this year's team will benefit Samaritans' suicide prevention services including our 24/7 Crisis Services phone and text helplines, Community Education and Outreach, and Grief Support Services for those who have lost someone to suicide.
Julia Mongeau
Julia was born and raised in Melrose, MA and is a proud graduate of Bates College in Lewiston, ME. She got the running bug from her father, Peter, and had the privilege of seeing him run the Boston Marathon for Samaritans in 2013 and 2014.
Her family is dedicated to Samaritans and the work that they do, demonstrated in their annual participation in the 5K Run/Walk. She is honored to run the marathon this year in memory of her Aunt Kathy.
Julia never knew Kathy, but knows her aunts, uncles and cousins feel her loss every day. However, her family also knows how important it is to continue to show love and compassion to those struggling in their lives, and to ensure that their loved ones know they are never truly alone.
Julia therefore hopes to help Samaritans break the stigma associated with suicide and help them continue to offer lifesaving services to those in need. She also sees this as an opportunity to continue to spread messages of love and solidarity through her fundraising and training.
Kate grew up in Simsbury, CT outside of Hartford and has lived in the Boston area for 13 years and now lives in Charlestown. She is the Associate Director of Admissions at Brookwood School, at PreK-8 independent day school North of Boston. Kate started running road races 11 years ago and has run four marathons including two Boston Marathons. She is running the Boston Marathon in memory of her dad, who took his own life at the age of 44 in 1992. She is proud to run Boston.
Kim has run twenty one marathons and will be running her 9th consecutive Boston Marathon on behalf of Samaritans. She is passionate about increasing suicide prevention awareness and runs in memory of her sister, Jodi Ann Sims, who died by suicide in 2006. Kim and her family have formed Jodi Ann's Team at Samaritans 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention for ten straight years. Kim also serves on Samaritans' Board of Directors. She is a CPA and Partner at LMHS, P.C. and lives in Norwell, MA with her four children, Taylor, Avery, Jaidan and Luke
Kristen is so excited to be running the Boston Marathon with Samaritans! She has been in awe of the Boston Marathon runners since her first Patriot's Day in 2009 and is honored to be able to run the 2017 Boston Marathon in memory of her friend, Wendy. Kristen describes Wendy as gregarious, kind, and impossibly talented. Her excitement for everything from a perfectly curated meal to her carefully chosen strings of emojis made every interaction feel festive and unique. Kristen can't think of a better way to honor Wendy's memory than to raise money for such an amazing cause.
Kristen is originally from Las Vegas, NV where she was lucky to grow up with a supportive, close-knit, and lively extended family. She moved to Massachusetts to attend college and after a brief stint as a paralegal decided to head back to school. She is now a third year law student at Harvard Law School. This will be her ninth and final year in the Boston area before moving to New York where she'll finally have to give up her life as a perpetual student. She is excited to run the Boston Marathon and thanks you for your support!
Matt grew up and currently resides in Melrose, MA and is a recent graduate of the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy with a master's degree in nutrition. Following two years of high school cross-country, he didn't run competitively for about nine years until his family began participating in the Samaritans 5K Walk/Run in memory of his aunt Kathy. Since 2009, Matt has run in five Samaritans races as well as the Philadelphia and Chicago marathons. He qualified for the 2017 Boston Marathon and decided to volunteer to join the Samaritans team as part of his family's deep involvement with the organization and since the 5K spurred his return to running. Matt currently works at Oldways in Boston and hosts a weekly radio show showcasing local metal and punk music.
Michael grew up in Jamaica Plain, MA and currently resides in Cambridge, MA with wife Sara and daughters Madelyn and Sydelle. In 1996 Michael started his own music marketing company and met Cambridge native, Christian Calderoni. Over the next few years Christian and Michael became good friends, making annual trips to Puerto Rico and touring with a local Hip-Hop group. In 2003, Michael moved to New York to grow his business and was heartbroken to learn of Christian's death in 2005. Since 2005, Michael has participated in the Samaritans' 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention as a member of Christian's Team. After moving back to Boston in 2011, Michael started running to help him cope with his own depression. Michael has used running to raise awareness for suicide prevention and other worthy charities. Michael successfully ran his first marathon in Boston in 2014 and since has completed two additional marathons and two Ultra Marathons (50k). Currently he works at Live Nation New England and attends UMASS Boston in the Urban Planning and Community Development program. Michael is thrilled to be able to run the 2017 Boston Marathon with the Samaritans and in honor of his dear friend Christian. Michael cannot think of a more worthy organization to partner with in this exciting and challenging adventure. Let the training and fundraising begin!
Michael grew up in East Bridgewater, MA with his parents, Robert and Janice and twin brothers, Matthew & Shawn. Michael now resides in Reading, MA with his wife, Joanne and his 2 year old son, Rowan. He is a currently assigned as a detective with the Salem, NH Police Department where he has been a sworn police officer since 2004. Prior to that Michael was a police officer with the NYPD and was part of the first academy class after 9/11.
Michael lost his brother, Shawn to suicide November of last year. Shawn's passing was unexpected and devastating to his family and friends. Although Shawn had dealt with anxiety and depression in his life, he had never allowed it to stop him from achieving the goals he set forth on. Shawn graduated from UMass – Boston and then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the Suffolk University School of Law. Shawn was also an incredibly talented distance runner. A month before Shawn had passed away, he ran the Grand Rapids Marathon which he achieved a personal record as well as a qualifying time for the 2017 Boston Marathon. Michael recalls how his brother was always willing to share his talent by giving aspiring runners, such as himself, training tips and encouragement. Michael found out about the Samaritans SafePlace meetings when he was in need of grief support as he was trying to cope with the wide range of emotions surrounding his brother's loss. Michael saw how much the Samaritans services means to so many people affected by suicide. This inspired him to form his family's first team for the Samaritans 5k Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention this past October. Team Shawn White raised just over $2,000 for the Samaritans in his brothers memory.
As this past year was unfolding, Michael decided to take up running as a way to honor Shawn and in return, running has brought Michael renewed personal health as well as some healing. Michael has come to think of it as a final gift from Shawn. Michael ran his first half marathon this past October with his brother, Matt. Michael believes that Shawn would be happy and proud that he has stepped up to fill in as a slightly slower running partner for his twin, Matt. Although this will be Michael's first marathon, he is looking forward to leaving all that he has out there on the course come April 17th for his brother Shawn, for the Samaritans and for anyone who has lost someone to suicide.
Nora Schmitt
Nora grew up just outside of Boston in Concord, MA and now lives in Cambridge with her husband, Chris. Nora is devoted to her Newfoundland, Heidi, and to her two cats, Buster and Pork Chop. She is an attorney which a specialty in health care.
Nora lost her father to suicide in July, 2013. The Samaritans showed her that there is life after suicide. Safe Place meetings reminded her that she wasn't alone in her struggles and that there were people all around her who knew what she was going through. At Safe Place meetings, Nora was able to interact with other survivors who had lost a parent, sibling, child, or spouse but who were still standing on their own two feet. Nora is currently training to become a facilitator for Samaritan's Safe Place meetings and a participant in the Samaritan's Survivor to Survivor Network.
Running also plays a huge role in Nora's personal story. She was training for her first marathon when she lost her father. Training was extremely difficult for her in the early days after her father's death. But with lots of support from her friends and family (and, especially, her husband) Nora crossed the finish line of the Philadelphia Marathon just four months after losing her dad. Not only was it one of the proudest moments of her life, but it was concrete evidence that amazing things could still happen even after suicide — that she could still achieve her goals, that she could still make happy memories, and that she could still grow and thrive. She has made distance running a part of her life since then.
Nora's journey is far from over and there isn't a day (or a run) that she doesn't think about her dad. But she can confidently say that she is a better, stronger, more caring and joyous person today than she was before she lost him. Nora cannot think of a better way to honor her father's memory, to share her story, and to say thank you to the Samaritans and her fellow survivors than by running the Boston Marathon on behalf of this incredible organization.
Reed Piercey
Reed is a sophomore at Boston College originally from Mountain View, California. He, his parents, and his younger brother have lived in Silicon Valley for most of their lives, as well as in Paris, France when he was in grade school. Reed has been a volunteer at Samaritans since February 2016 and is a member of BC's 4Boston Samaritans group. Since beginning in the phone room, the experience of interacting directly with callers has altered his outlook on the world and profoundly impacted him. He has become increasingly passionate about suicide prevention, and is running to bring awareness of Samaritans' work and the power of listening to a broader portion of his community. Several of Reed's closest friends have struggled with suicidal thoughts or have seen the impact of suicide in their life. Although he has never had to bear that burden himself, he hopes to make more people aware of the mental health difficulties faced by their friends and loved ones and how they can best support them. At school, Reed is also involved in student government and undergraduate research, and enjoys running, writing, and hiking in his spare time.
Steve Watson
I have been honored to support the work of Samaritans for the past two years. Losing a childhood choir director, a former colleague, and a friend from church was too much for me to stay on the sidelines of suicide prevention and awareness. Core to my own life spiritual journey is a celebration of abundant life. Let's elevate a culture of joy and compassion and health and resilience and friendship and… LIFE in our city.
I am incredibly honored to be running the 2017 Boston Marathon to raise money and awareness for Samaritans, a non-profit dedicated to suicide prevention. Samaritans provides community education and outreach, a 24/7 help line, and grief support services.
I will be running the 2017 Boston Marathon in memory of Preston Grover. Preston was only 23 when we lost him. He was kind, fun to be around, a talented graphic designer, artist and truly passionate about music. The 26.2 miles that I will be running on April 17th will be dedicated to Preston's Mom (Terri) and sister (Kelsey) who have worked tirelessly to bring suicide awareness and prevention to the community. Suicide has touched the lives of many people that I know and love, which is why I will work hard to raise the funds needed for Samaritans to provide these much needed services.
Timothy Granger
Tim grew up in Worcester, MA and currently lives in Somerville, MA. He works as a Biomedical Engineer for the Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife. He is also completing his final year of a Master's degree in Bioengineering at Northeastern University. Tim grew up with his only brother James "JJ" Granger, both brothers were close. The two bonded over their love of sports, especially football. Tragically in late 2014, JJ took his own life due to struggles with depression. His death was devastating to his family and friends especially his loving parents Kathy and Jim. To memorialize their youngest son they started a small football scholarship program at his former high school.
Tim began running when he moved to the Boston area as a way to get back into shape. Eventually running turned into more than an exercise activity and became his means to cope with the loss of his brother. Over time through the support of his friends and family Tim has healed and he is ready to honor his brother by running his first marathon. He is proud to run with the Samaritans in order to help raise awareness about mental illness and promote their fantastic efforts in suicide awareness and prevention.
Veronica Reichardt
Veronica is a 33 year-old Nantucket Island native. She grew up with three siblings- two sisters and a brother, but tragically lost her brother from suicide. She has been bartending for the last fifteen years and graduated from Fitchburg State in 2005. In 2010, she married her husband, George, and they have two children- 5 year old Trey, 3 year old Carli June and a dog named Apple. Veronica starting running again in August 2014 after that she needed a hobby that she was passionate about. Since 2014, she's run hundreds of miles and this year she's looking forward to running her third Boston Marathon in memory of her brother, Vaughn. She feels privileged and determined to run for such an amazing organization.
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Vamps and the city : Love at Stake Series, Book 2. / Kerrelyn Sparks.
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| Who says a vamp can't have it all?Darcy Newhart thought it was a stroke of genius-the first-ever reality TV show where mortals vie with vampires for the title of The Sexiest Man on Earth. As the show's director, Darcy's career would be on track again. And she can finally have a life apart from the vampire harem. Okay, so she's still technically dead, but two out of three's not bad. Now she just has to make sure that a mortal doesn't win. If only she wasn't so distracted by a super-sexy and live contestant named Austin...But Darcy doesn't know the worst of it. Austin Erickson is actually a vampire slayer! And he's got his eye on the show's leggy blond director. Only problem is, he's never wanted any woman-living or dead-as badly. But if he wins her heart, will he lose his soul? And if it means an eternity of hot, passionate loving with Darcy, does that really matter anyway?
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Spied – Third round of Infiniti ESQ spyshots from China (not India-bound)
Shrawan Raja, I'm the Founder & CEO of IndianAutosBlog.com. I love teamwork and talking about cars.
The Infinti ESQ has the internet world's attention this week. The China-only crossover is a rebadged Nissan Juke Nismo that will launch sometime this year.
In all probability, neither the Infiniti brand nor the ESQ nameplate would come to India. The car the ESQ is based on, the Juke, may also never come here, as it is designed for European requirements that the back-seat and boot space demanding Indian customer may not put his hard-earned money on.
It explains why Nissan had to launch the Nissan Terrano in India when they had a similar class of car in their global portfolio.
The ESQ is a "youth-oriented premium compact car" and is a concept that Infiniti wants to test in China.
Though Nissan is the leading Japanese brand in China, the Juke is not sold there and therefore a premium version of it is an opportunity for new sales with decent margins. Infiniti haven't blindly changed the badges – their CEO, Johan De Nysschen, said there are changes to the ESQ's NVH and dynamics.
Alterations to the sheet metal would be expensive and before Infiniti sinks a truck load of cash into an untried concept for one market where they are learning the ropes, the ESQ would be a marketing pet project.
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Hello everyone, here is my first guide and it s about the awesomeness of Shaco AP in dominion !
I m doing this because i didnt see any decent build specifically designed for Shaco and felt that he deserves one, as he is one of the best attacker and defender i played in Dominion.
Greater Mark of Insight x 9 : Magic pen. of course, dont see any other decent choice for the red ones.
Greater Quintessence of Fortitude x3 : This can be switched for flat AP ones, i just dont have enough IP to buy them ;D. Plus some life happens to be really usefull in some situations ! :)
Greater Glyph of Force x 9 : ap per level, as i make a "no ap" begin, this fits totally in the build.
Greater Seal of Force x9 : same as the glyph, very usefull if you do an AP curve that starts low and bump after some levels.
EDIT: New skill tree explanation under construction !
EDIT: i tested the "increased neutral buff duration" . Not very convincing . the stormshield buff is 1min duration without the mastery, and 1min15 with it. In other words it smells useless. ^^
is a must have in Dominion when you are the kind of character that moves a lot ( the point capturer type ).
EDIT : Ashas been removed from the game (i didnt feel it was doing that wrong but heh...) you can jump directly to the next item in the list.
Small tip here i NEVER recall to base because first there is heals all over the map, secondly because a shaco low HP is tempting for enemies players to chase, and third because when you are at base, you are useless.
Next thing i buy isbecause you know, no one like to be snare forever, especially Shaco. ;)
Most of the time i buy, but i jump it sometimes when i have enough money for aand go straight to the.
If the game is not over,.
Skill sequence
Jack in the Box ! THE spell you will love ;D. I put 2 points in it from the start mainly because of the fear. Very usefull to interrupt 4ppl clicking a point.
The last "free" point i put it indeceive. Great way to defend a turret. You stay under it and when they dive (coz they will) just deceive and stay under turret, it will fire for you. ;)
The next two points i put them in thetwo shiv poison for it to be able to do some damage.
Getas soon as possible, after that its up to you whether you prefer JitB or Two shiv, depends on the situation and chars you have against you.
Summoner spells
: I take this one to take care of the damn guys who heal themselves ( for example fiddle ). In add you can use it to cancel a capturing attempt. This + your two shiv + JitB makes you a pain in the *** for the other team to get the point you defend.
: You need to defend a point fast ? attack fast ? flee ? chase ? You name it. :P
The maybe:
: Thats a matter of tastes.
EDIT: after some testing, i think this is more appropriate to shaco ap than ignite, because of the improved exhaust. i reflected it in the skilltree.
: Can be effective to defend a tower, not so usefull in attack as shaco is more of the backdoor guy than the frontal rush to the defended tower.
EDIT: After some thourough testings, i withdraw my maybe for this summoner spell and put it in the no box. The few times i was able to use it to its full potential, it wasnt really helpfull.
The NOes:
All the others ^^
Pros :
- Very high survivability. Dont give up, never. That s when you will do the best things shaco can achieve. ;)
- As good in defense as in offense. You can kill three people on a point you defend, and you can lure two people trying to recapture into your traps and kill them, then you can finish the capping.
- VERY VERY VERY fun to play. :D
Cons :
- You are like a melee caster, meaning you dont have a lot of healthpool, use it wisely.
Your role in Dominion
You have to be where the other team cant reach you. Meaning if they rush with four people to a point, that means they left some other point defenseless, instead of running into a sure death by defending against four, move to the closest point that is defensless and begin capture.
If noone comes, you won, if someone comes, you may still won if you prepared your escape. By this i mean you have to have a JitB setup before you begin the catpure.
A lot of times you can guess the path of the enemy and prepare the box to slow them down, or keep the JitB hidden in your escape path to dissuade or even kill those who would chase you.
If the dude doesnt bait, come back to him while he s capturinjg back and after atwo shiv and your hallucinate, he will be very angry and will most of times follow you to KILL YOU MWAHAHAHA. But he didnt realize thats what you wanted. The following is up to your skill with shaco.
Jack in the box positions
Here is the dominion map with in yellow, the main JitB spots.
Dont forget to change regullary their positions to conserve the surprise advantage ;)


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How to spot, benefit from next disruptive innovation in sports
But maybe that's just the beginning. Maybe you're supposed to be wondering about the process of disruptive technology in sports. Are you ready for the pending convergence of television, Internet, radio and voice into one device? Are you considering what impending development might next change the dynamics of your sport, like aero lightweight frames in cycling? What about forecasting those unexpected new markets, like the thousands now competing in Warrior, Spartan, Tough Mudder and, our new favorite, "zombie" runs?
Our attention was piqued about a year ago in Australia. It started with a line of research with two academic colleagues (Ann Pegoraro of Laurentian University's School of Sports Administration and Nadège Levallet at Queen's University's School of Business) on "disruptive innovation." By definition, that phrase includes any change or evolution that has more than an expected change on the industry. From a scholarly standpoint, we are seeking to model these innovations and then try to arm practitioners with a framework by which to forecast their arrival and navigate their reality.
That sounds attractive, but practically, it's tricky. Things that are disruptive often are resisted, and in the following examples you may see what really happens when disruption occurs.
Events like the Tough Mudder races created a whole new market for endurance sports.
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There are others we could cite, such as the American League adding a designated hitter rule or various leagues instituting salary caps, granting free agency or establishing player drafts to foster or ensure league parity. We could go down the safety route as well and talk about devices like pop-up vents on race cars (to keep them from flying into the crowd) or the NHL's recent mandate to include visors as mandatory wear.
At the venue level, we could discuss personal seat licenses, the creation of luxury boxes at stadiums or the advent of electronic tickets to replace paper ducats.
We could go on, as you could, with examples that were very disruptive or were just a logical progression of technology that was expected or overdue. Indeed, the list in this run of examples would be almost endless since sports has required numerous innovations to keep games and races safe, exciting, and sustainable.
But here's a key thought for you: In the technology world, discussions on innovation and disruption are as regular as nightly scores and player updates. That means the key in this discussion is helping owners, management and sports marketers spot disruptive opportunities before they arrive and then help them to adapt or make them happen. After that, someone, usually a commissioner or a series operator, needs to deal with them.
This leads to a series of questions:
n Have you heard about material printing, where scientists are now able to print golf clubs, running shoes and other sports equipment on demand? The potential to disrupt the entire manufacturing process is already there. It may be many years away or perhaps is already racing at us.
■ Are you regularly scanning blogs and industry reports for new developments?
■ Are you staying in touch with that wise old professor of yours to see what he or she is observing?
■ Do you really understand what the process of disruptive change is and how much more to expect in the future?
We're early in the research process, but two steps are critical. First, practitioners in club management, marketing agencies and corporate sponsors all need human resources at their organizations who are in the know and constantly watching for disruptive clues as they occur. This means these "forecasters" are researching their industry (or segment) and all the elements that could disrupt it. More than likely, these folks are doing Web research, following scientific journals, attending key conferences and informing their colleagues that something unusual is happening.
For example, in 1989, if cyclist Laurent Fignon had employed a coach or adviser who understood aerodynamics and new equipment, he could have adopted the new technology like Greg LeMond did and, in turn, possibly have captured his third Tour de France (as opposed to finishing second).
Second, someone at the organization has to respond when the alarm is sounded and include these potential disruptions in the annual planning process. This, we know, is easier said than done. But look at Silicon Valley and tech startups: They deal with this hourly.
We think this is an annual consideration (or should be) and that numerous agents inside the organization need to be ready with resources in place. That's easy to suggest when you are camped out in the ivory tower as we are, or pushing others in the communal think tank. But the rate of change, particularly in technology, is quicker than you think. Logically, it must be almost as fast in sports since our industry relies on technology to keep the fans and consumers buying our respective products and services.
Remember: Evolution rewards those who adapt the fastest and most efficiently.
Rick Burton (email@example.com) is the David B. Falk Professor of Sport Management at Syracuse University. Norm O'Reilly (firstname.lastname@example.com) is a professor of sport business at the University of Ottawa.
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Anniversary preview: How SBD gained its foothold
In September, we brought together in our New York office the original band of SportsBusiness Daily executives for a morning discussion that looked at the idea behind The Daily and the early days of the publication. I led a discussion with Jeffrey Pollack (founder), Steve Bilafer (editor-in-chief), Chuck Todd (assistant editor) and David Abrutyn (director of marketing), as we talked about those early days of starting The Daily in an old Victorian house in Falls Church, Va. In going through the transcript, there were two specific areas that stood out to me about the editorial mission and vision of The Daily that I wanted to excerpt in a preview of the discussion that will run in our anniversary issue, which hits next month.
First, Pollack discussed his idea and vision for The Daily. "I am 28 years old, and [former partner Doug Bailey] and I decided in 1993 that we would go and figure this out," he said, sitting in a 14th floor conference room along Sixth Avenue in New York on Sept. 11. "People immediately started telling me [SportsBusiness Daily] would never work, that there wasn't enough news about the business of sports to fill a daily trade publication. If there was enough news to fill a daily publication, no more than 100 people would ever have an interest in reading it. And of those 100, no one would ever pay for it. I just believed that was wrong. … The intention was not to do a lot of original, or really any, reporting, but to sift through everything that was being written or being said each day about the business of sports and curate that for a business audience. And one hypothesis was that every major paper in the United States every day had at least one article in some section, whether it was business, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, that was related to the business of sports. And if we could just bring that together … it would be a great format."
We launched The Daily in early fall of 1994. I had joined the publication that August, and we were developing prototype issues when MLB players had walked out on strike on Aug. 12. So we found ourselves right in the middle of one of the biggest sports business stories in memory. But that was not all: There was Fox getting into the NFL and NHL, and the NHL on the brink of a 104-day lockout that would delay the start of its season.
Bilafer talked about the fortuitous timing and how this rush of off-the-field business stories was perfectly suited to aggregation in the fall of 1994. "Beat writers hated covering [business issues]," he said. "That's where our editorial model really fit with the stories. We were able to look across the markets every day, and were able to find out, 'OK, which writers get it, which men or women are really covering this story the right way?' And then we were able to highlight that coverage and lift that up and better inform our readership. We were looking at the whole picture and we're serving this highly intelligent, highly professional readership with, 'This is what you need to know today. This is what you need to be reading. Forget about these 10 people because they're just pumping out nothing, but this guy is out ahead of it or this is an interesting angle.' And we were able to pull these things out for the readers. We were able to synthesize the news and give people in one bite, 'Here is what you need to know today on this big story or here is what we're seeing across markets.'"
It was a fantastic morning, as we spent nearly three hours looking back and sharing memories. We'll offer plenty more from this discussion in our special anniversary issue, which you'll receive on Dec. 9.
> ON CAMPUS: I always enjoy being around students of sports management programs, and it was great to watch Murray Cohn, the NBA's vice president of team ticket sales, open the 10th Sports Management Student Career Conference at Robert Morris University just outside of Pittsburgh. On a crisp, fall Friday morning, about 200 students from various programs attended the daylong seminar to pick up career development advice and develop goals for expanding their network. Cohn is an alum of Robert Morris' Sports Management School of Business, and he opened the day with an energetic and impassioned session called "Are You Ready For This?" where he discussed the interview process, goal-setting and accomplishment. Last year, Cohn said he placed a record of 23 students from the RMU event with NBA teams — and placed 217 people in total — and he outlined many of the success stories of young, talented executives who have landed full-time sales roles within the NBA team landscape.
He also talked about the interview process and warned students to be careful of how they use personal social media pages, as organizations will actively review those profiles in their candidate review process. He also stressed that students must work on how they can "package" themselves through their résumé or in person. He encouraged them to provide examples that demonstrate what they can do for an organization and the impact of what they have accomplished in previous positions, detailing specific metrics.
Cohn also touched on some of the more basic but often overlooked aspects: have prepared questions (it's amazing to me how often job candidates don't come with questions about a position or organization); the importance of dressing to impress; and the power of the follow-up thank-you. He offered his highlights of things not to do in the interview:
■ "Don't say, 'I just want to get my foot in the door'" (shows lack of focus and commitment).
■ "Don't start a sentence with 'Can I be honest with you?'"
■ "Don't say you want to sell when you don't."
What Cohn looks for is positivity, work ethic, leadership and integrity. He left students with the theme that "good is the enemy of great." All in all, a good, motivational message for these students.
Mailynh Vu, Cleveland Indians manager of recruitment who also addressed the group, said that for every full-time position open at the club that is publicly listed, she receives more than 400 résumés. She also stressed the power of using LinkedIn in one's job search, as well as the benefit to unsuccessful job candidates who follow up with her regarding their specific search within the organization. "Those who follow up with me, and ask me specifically why they weren't selected to move forward in the process, I find time for," she said. "I can spend time with them and give them pointers and walk them through the process and our thinking about their applications."
> FROM THE HOME OFFICE: A few things that we've been working on in the newsroom: We've started doing SBJ/SBD editorial podcasts with greater frequency — recently we've had NFL writer Daniel Kaplan talk about how his interview with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones came about and some of the highlights from his trip to Dallas; media writer John Ourand discussed the likelihood of the NFL going to market with a new eight-game TV package and potential bidders; and Olympics writer Tripp Mickle and Assistant Managing Editor Tom Stinson looked at some of the preparation issues surrounding the Sochi Winter Games. You can access all of our podcasts, as well as other newsroom insights, on our "On The Ground" newsroom blog, accessible at SportsBusinessDaily.com. … I finally advanced into the modern era of cell technology by upgrading from a 6-year-old HTC Touch Pro 2 (that served me very well) to an iPhone 5s. Some of this was driven by our continued efforts to provide mobile content from our publications and conferences. If you haven't downloaded our iOS app, please do, as it's certainly an enhanced reader experience from the mobile site, especially for the read-on-the-fly-as-you-go SBD. We will soon introduce an upgraded app that will feature more user-friendly features, including downloading, saving and sharing issues and accessing 20 years of archived information. … Finally, our digital database Resource Guide Live turns the calendar on its fourth month. If you haven't checked out our new product, just hit the tab "Resource Guide Live" on our home page and request a demonstration. A full real-time online reference tool with executive lists, emails, phone numbers and addresses, as well as updated data on corporate sponsor partnerships, attendance and media deals and other data, I'm using this resource every day, nearly as much as I'm on Google. Check it out — you'll be glad you did.
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Three alternatives are proving successful for team ticket sales
In writing this column, I reached out to Murray Cohn, vice president of team ticket sales with the NBA, who is charged with assisting teams in their sales campaigns. The NBA has long been at the forefront of creatively finding new channels to drive ticket sales. Here are three examples Cohn shared that can help teams and leagues improve their sales results.
Did you know that Costco is the seventh-largest retailer in the world with 638 warehouses, which includes all international locations? There are more than 70 million member cardholders, and 94 percent of them own their own homes. Costco features a wide variety of vouchers, tickets, gift cards for restaurants, resorts, sporting events, movies, spas, local attractions and more in Costco warehouses and online at Costco.com
Gretchen Kim, Costco's wholesale nonfoods ticket and gift card buyer, said that the retailer has partnered with 21 NBA teams to offer ticket and voucher programs for Costco members at a discount.
Selling on-site
Since many companies have initiated nonsolicitation email policies, one alternative is going to the company or organization and selling on-site. The Cleveland Cavaliers have had tremendous success in this area. "Selling on-site is such a powerful tool for us. It allows us to get in front of unique buyers that otherwise we wouldn't be able to," said Mitch Ried, the Cavaliers' senior director of business development. "The companies we work with love this as well because it is a great added benefit for their employees when so many other benefits are getting cut."
The Atlanta Hawks have also made this a key part of their group business plan, said Eric Platt, senior manager of group sales. "From our corporate partners to conventions, we have found these opportunities imperative to hitting our group sales goals. The item we've found most important is [that] our contact with each targeted group must clearly communicate what our offer is and when we will be there. Once we're set up, we liven up the atmosphere by raffling off autographed items and bring our mascot and cheerleaders," he said. "At one convention event alone we did $50,000 in new business."
Many teams and entertainment venues have wanted to offer continuing discount programs to military members and first responders. The problem has been verifying the person's right to purchase; the process can be embarrassing, and even offensive in some cases. San Diego-based GovX has provided an online solution to that problem by providing a free registration process for active and retired veterans and reserves and first responders. Tony Farwell, founder and president of GovX, said that in addition to providing discounts, "We have joined with our team partners to donate close to 20,000 NBA tickets to military service members, first responders and their families during the NBA's Military Appreciation Month in November" and throughout the season.
The Spurs use the GovX platform to improve ticket offerings to local members of the military.
Photo by:NBAE / GETTY IMAGES
Frank Miceli, senior vice president of sales and franchise business for Spurs Sports & Entertainment, said the club believes that GovX can help deepen its relationships with the local military, government and first responder personnel. "Ultimately, we believe that the increased security and verification process that the GovX platform provides will allow us to enhance both the volume and quality of our exclusive ticket offerings to our 'Military City, U.S.A.' community," he said. "Obviously, our goal is to increase ticket sales but, more importantly, we want to be able to do that in a way that provides a maximum, exclusive benefit to our military and government family."
These ideas can certainly add strength to every team's efforts to diversify their sales process by connecting with new demographics, providing enhanced benefits through local business partners and offering secure online discounts to military and first responders.
And for all of you that served, have a happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service.
Bill Sutton (email@example.com) is the founding director of the sport and entertainment business management MBA at the University of South Florida, and principal of Bill Sutton & Associates. Follow him on Twitter @Sutton_ImpactU.


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I know this all happened a month back, but I have been busy moving house, so there have been a couple of posts stuck in my drafts folder, screaming to be unleashed .
Two big, new, celebrity-driven TV shows – Masterchef India, and Bigg Boss (Indian Big Brother) – each created music videos as part of their promotional efforts. These videos built lots of buzz, were linked to all over the net, and ran on multiple TV channels.
I'm really curious about whether these types of shows actually need the big celebrity talent behind them. There is a common understanding in India that promoting anything is difficult unless celebrity names are attached. Book publishers often won't organise launch events for their authors, unless the author can rope in a few Bollywood celebrities, regardless of whether they have anything to do with the book. All these TV shows worked internationally because of the interesting premise, setup, execution, and the naturally unfolding narrative and characterisation that hooked viewers. Anyway, I digress.
The videos are very different.
The Masterchef one is instrumental, with a big kitchen filled with frantic cooks and Akshay zooming around as a conductor of sorts. The music is primarily rhythm based, drawing on the sounds of a kitchen such as pots banging and knives chopping. It is a very fresh treatment.
The Bigg Boss video plays like a very standard Bollywood 'nightclub' video. Cheesy rap and singing, nonsense lyrics, background dancers, and Salman Khan looking 'cool' in a thousand costume changes.
I tried to figure out viewing stats, but they are both running on so many websites that the numbers would never have been accurate. Anyway, here they are:


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"Betony understands that sex is the center of the greater whole. She has committed herself to exploring it, and she is right—the important thing is to dig straight down to the core. White is the symbol of purity, but as the sum of all colors, it can be seen as the addition of experience. On the other hand, black, the absence of color, is pure. Betony instinctively always chose black."
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Man booked for making video of woman in toilet at a mall
Faridabad: A man has been booked for allegedly attempting to make video of a woman when she went to toilet and molesting her at a mall here, police said today.
The incident happened on June 11 at Eldeco Station mall here, they said.
The woman, working as an administrative staff in the mall, went to toilet and suddenly spotted a man making her video, Investigating Officer ASI Sushila said.
She raised an alarm and tried to nab him but seeing her alone, the accused tried to molest her, police said.
The man fled from the spot when he saw people coming to the toilet.
Police are trying to identify the man through CCTV footage.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the IPC, police said, adding, the matter is being investigated.


text: Human Resources Audits Prove To Be An Effective Risk Management Tool By Larry Malfitano on March 29, 2016 Posted in Uncategorized One of the largest investments an organization makes is in its employees. As organizations grow and evolve, often Human Resources policies and procedures lag behind and are a last area of concern. Experience has repeatedly shown that the most progressive employers do not wait for an unanticipated employee situation, when it may be too late,… Continue Reading


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Edited by Adrian Shubert, Jose Alvarez-Junco
The history of Spain has been revitalized since the death of Franco in 1975 and the restoration of democracy.
Taking advantage of unprecedented access to archives, historians have explored long-standing issues more fully as well as bringing new questions to bear, adopting new methodologies, and developing new interpretations.
The traditional view of Spain as somehow beyond the orbit of other European countries is in retreat and it is part of the purpose of the present volume to mark this reintegration of Spanish history into the history of western Europe as a whole.
Leading Spanish scholars - whose work is rarely available to an anglophone audience - have combined with North American and British historians to produce a major re-evaluation of modern Spanish history, the first for some 20 years.
Exploring the main issues in social, economic, cultural, and political history, within a clear chronological framework, 'Spanish History since 1808' reflects the liveliness and diversity of the field and provides points of entry to key issues for students and scholars alike.
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- Pages: 400 pages, illustrations
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date: 27/03/2000
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Col Needham, the founder and CEO of Internet Movie Database (IMDb), turned his love of movies into his life's work.
Starting almost 40 years ago, at the age of 13, Needham began logging and recording every movie he watched. This hobby of a passionate cinephile ended up becoming what we know now as IMDb. In an interview with The LA Times, he explained what first inspired him to start keeping track of the movies he watched.
"I'd be watching movies and would notice all of these connections between films. I was a big Cary Grant fan, so putting all of the information in a little database, for example, helped me keep track of which Cary Grant films I'd seen. It's a bit geeky, but it worked out all right in the end."
It all working out in the end is quite the understatement, considering that IMDb is the world's go-to online database. With 3.9 million titles and 7.4 million people listed on the site, Needham's pet-project-turned-website-turned-Amazon-subsidiary has blossomed into a wealth of knowledge capable of answering almost any movie-related question.
Recently, Needham attended the premiere of the upcoming movie A Monster Calls, and the screening was his 10,000th movie. Focus Features caught up with the self-proclaimed movie nerd to talk about the titles that impacted him the most.
Here are five important movie lessons we learned from Needham's experiences watching 10,000 movies.
Keep Your Tastes Eclectic
After watching 10,000 movies, I think the biggest lesson to learn from Needham is that it's important to keep watching new things. He listed Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo — which he fist saw in November, 1989 — as his all-time favorite movie, followed closely by Christopher Nolan's Inception. Two hugely different movies, both beloved by Needham.
Who knows when you'll stumble upon a new director, actor, screenwriter or genre that will ignite a fire in you? No one is saying you have to watch 10,000 of them to find a favorite, but you never know what movie might surprise you next.
Watch And Re-Watch All The Movies
Needham's record of 10,000 unique movies is an impressive statistic in itself, but that number only includes first-time viewings. Once he factors in duplicates, that figure almost doubles.
Since starting his log on January 1, 1980, Needham says that he has watched just shy of 17,000 movies total. What's movie has he viewed more times than any other in that 10,000? James Cameron's Aliens (1986)! Unfortunately, he didn't disclose how many times he's watched that title alone.
Give Into All The Feels
Movies are an exercise in empathy and catharsis. When watching, it's important to let those feelings wash over you long and hard. After all, isn't that the director's intended purpose? For a man who has seen 10,000 movies, some hit Needham's emotional core harder than others.
Asked for the movie that made him tear up the most, it came down to Phil Alden Robinson's 1989 baseball classic, Field of Dreams. Mainly, towards the end when Moonlight Graham has to decide whether to stay young and keep playing baseball, or to save Karin's Life.
The movie that had the most emotional impact on Needham, however, was James Cameron's 1997 Academy Award-winning Titanic. In the video, he describes a movie-going experience unlike any other, thanks to the sheer intensity of the sinking scene.
"I actually did something that I've never done in any other movie. I closed my eyes because the emotional intensity of the ship sinking was just so huge that I had to close them and take myself out of the movie. Never done it before, never done it since. But that's the power, that's the real power of movies."
After re-watching that scene, I can't blame him for closing his eyes. But it's worth remembering to keep your heart open to these experiences filmmakers want to share with you. Besides, as far as I know, no one is strong enough to not tear up during the last 20 minutes of Field of Dreams.
Sigourney Weaver Is The "Secret Sauce"
Needham explains how serendipitous it was for A Monster Calls to be his 10,000th film. In addition playing protagonist Connor's grandmother, she was also star of his most-watched movie, Aliens.
The roles might be 30 years apart, but Weaver has proven herself an extraordinary talent. Needham dubbed the Oscar-nominated actress the "secret sauce" that makes so many movies special for him.
2016's Must-Watch Film Is A Monster Calls
Based on the 2011 novel of the same title by Patrick Ness, A Monster Calls has become the talk of the town after premiering at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival last month. Not only was A Monster Call become a milestone for Needham, it also became his favorite film of 2016 thus far.
"A Monster Calls being my 10,000th film is a real honor for me. It's simultaneously an adventure, fantasy, real life. It's my number one film of 2016. I absolutely love it. It's a very very special film."
If a man who has seen 10,000 unique films says it's the best of the year, clearly we all need to listen.
Check out the trailer for A Monster Calls below.
Now you know some of the tricks of the trade from the IMDb founder and CEO himself. Plus, you didn't have to watch 10,000 movies to learn them. Everybody wins!
A Monster Calls will be released in theaters on December 23.
Do you know how many unique movies you've seen in your life? If so, share your estimate in the comments section.
[Source: LA Times, Focus Features]


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You can find the latest issue here: my article starts on page 62. Flush is an online lifestyle magazine and website, with a wide range of features on culture, art, technology, travel, film, motoring and more. You can also download issues to your tablet for free and read them on the go.
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Cervelleite, Ag4TeS, from three localities in Romania, substitution of Cu, and the occurrence of the associated phase, Ag2Cu2TeS
Cook, Nigel J.; Ciobanu, Cristiana L.
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Compositional and paragenetic data are reported for cervelleite, ideally Ag4TeS, from three new occurrences in Romania: from Upper Cretaceous skarn mineralisation at Ba/iso-ents/isodia/breve.gif___brevei¸ta Bihor, Northern Apuseni Mts. and Ocna de Fier, Banat, and from Neogene hydrothermal Au-vein mineralisation at Larga, Metalliferi Mts. Cervelleite from the two skarn occurrences contains significant amounts of Cu. Together with previously published compositional data, limited solid solution from Ag4TeS to approximately (Ag3.2Cu0.8)4TeS can be recognised. Closely associated with cervelleite in both skarn occurrences is an additional phase, Ag2Cu2TeS, which we believe is a possible new quaternary mineral in the AgCuTeS system.
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Tomsk, oblast (region), central Russia, in the basin of the middle Ob River, which bisects it. The terrain is flat and monotonous, rising only slightly in the neighbourhood of the administrative centre, Tomsk. Almost the entire area is taiga, or coniferous forest, dominated by pine, fir, larch, and birch. Extensive swamps occupy the level watersheds. The severely continental climate and the swamps greatly hinder agriculture, which takes up only about 7 percent of the total area and is largely concentrated in the southeast. Rye, oats, and potatoes are the chief crops; some wheat and corn (maize) are also grown, while flax has increased in importance. Over most of the oblast timber working is the chief occupation and is well developed. Fur trapping and fishing are important in the forested north. Almost three-quarters of the urban dwellers live in the city of Tomsk, in which all significant industry is concentrated; other towns are small. Exploitation of oil and natural gas was begun in the late 20th century. Area 122,350 square miles (316,900 square km). Pop. (2006 est.) 1,034,137.
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Lenovo Vibe Z smartphone was launched in November 2013. The phone comes with a 5.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels at a PPI of 401 pixels per inch.
The Lenovo Vibe Z is powered by 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and it comes with 2GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage cannot be expanded. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Lenovo Vibe Z packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Lenovo Vibe Z runs Android 4.3 and is powered by a 3000mAh non removable battery. It measures 149.10 x 77.00 x 7.90 (height x width x thickness) and weigh 145.20 grams.
The Lenovo Vibe Z is a single SIM (GSM) smartphone that accepts a Micro-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM, 3G and 4G. Sensors on the phone include Compass Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer and Ambient light sensor.
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Harpenden, United Kingdom (PressExposure) September 15, 2008 -- Liberty Bishop are delighted to make public their acquisition of CV Register.com. CV Register.com is a fast growing website that permits posting of CV's for free and also grants access to many thousands of jobs specific to an individuals job hunting criteria. The site also has useful guidance on CV preparation and interview techniques.
Liberty Bishop is known as an umbrella company, offering specialist accounting services to contractors who wish to remain as self employed status rather than being on PAYE.
Liberty Bishop's many years in the contracting field as an umbrella company, coupled with extensive contact with some of the best recruitment agencies in the UK and Internationally, means job applicants CV's will reach the widest and most appropriate audience.
"We are excited to be introducing this service as part of The Liberty Bishop Solution in addition to our existing umbrella company solutions and hope many job seekers will enjoy the benefits of CV Register.com." Says Kim Totman, MD of Liberty Bishop.