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The importance of Content Marketing has been done to death. But, fact of the matter is very few brands do it efficiently. In this blogpost, I am sharing the content marketing strategy that Google India has adopted in the past one year. Most of us have watched and admired the Google's India-Pakistan reunion advertisement. I think many of us have lately also viewed two more videos highlighted in this blogpost. As a marketer / digital marketer / student have you tried to think through the reasons why Google invested behind these videos? Here are few questions to ponder upon – Why was Google focusing on India and creating videos on Indian centric themes? Are these videos going to impact the topline or the bottomline of Google? Will these videos help Google in strengthening its position in Indian markets? Are these videos centered just around Google's products and services or something more? I hope once you read this blogpost, answers to most of these questions will be self-explanatory.
Now, let's analyze three videos of Google:
Video 1: India – Pakistan reunion
As and when this blogpost was being written this video had already earned 12.4 million views since it was launched on 13th Nov'13.
I consider this video to be 50% focused on Google's services (various features) while 50% focused on building emotional connect between the two countries that remain in state of tension for most of the time. The video very well captures various features like Google Search, Google Maps, Google Weather etc. that users can leverage. Most importantly video clearly establishes that these features are also available on mobile devices and its very user-friendly for users to find these information. There have been many reports that highlight that next wave of Internet penetration in India would come from Tier-2, 3 cities and we already have seen reports highlighting the fact that even e-commerce sales are increasing in these cities.
Video 2: Android One – Apni Kismat Apne Haath
As and when this blogpost was being written this video had already earned 2.1 million views since it was launched on 15th Sept'14.
This is another beautiful video were Google tries to boost the confidence of Indian youth population and sends across a strong message of 'keep moving' and attain all success in life. While the video also captures cultural diversity that exists in this vast country, the script has been very well crafted by incorporating city names like Dungarpur and Meerut. Hence, it is very well evident that the product that Google tries to highlight 'Android One' is mainly positioned at Tier-2, Tier-3 cities and the brand is cognizant of local needs.
Video 3: #SpecialDelivery – Celebrating unsung heroes of online shopping
This latest video by Google is a fairly new but it has already earned lot of word of mouth. This was launched on 17th Dec'14 and already received over 0.4 million views.
Day in and day out we order various goods from all major and minor e-commerce players in the country. We thrash the player if they fail to deliver the product on time. However, as customers have we ever thought who are those thousands of delivery men who enable this ecosystem. After I saw this ad, I felt did even e-commerce player ever had plans to thank their countless delivery men who ensure their supply chain doesn't crash. But, there arrived the thought to Google. They capitalized on the opportunity and also simultaneously tried to fulfill their business objectives – 1) Create awareness about GOSF.in, 2) Entice more e-commerce players to join this festival in the next season, 3) Encourage end customers to shop during GOSF. Hence, I think this video is a classic effort by Google.
One common theme cuts across all three videos analyzed above. Gone are days when brands just focused on products / services to attain their objectives. In this Digitized World, brands need to step up their efforts and focus on how creatively they can leverage the Content Marketing aspects.
I will try to capture some more brands in future blogposts that have done well in this area. Stay tuned and yes don't be lazy to share your thoughts / comments for me 🙂


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Youth Artists in Grey/Bruce Shine!
Mosaic, April 2016
It is that time of the year for our youth artists in Grey Bruce to shine. April is the month of the Arts and Crafts Show VII, the eighth installment of our annul juried show for high school students.
I am knee deep in youth these days. My handsome oldest son has just passed through the gates of teenage hell and has reached young adulthood. My clever middle daughter is finishing up her high school career and my youngest son is a full-fledged teenager. Every generation is beset with new and bewildering innovations and ideas, and being young in 2016 is no exception. There is an abundance of labels tagging sexuality and wider acceptance (great). We are aware of every unfolding drama from home to Timbuktu, (medium great). And always present, throughout the ages, are the temptations of the dark side (never great except to contribute to good storytelling, thanks George Lucas). I admire all of our young ones, navigating the quagmire of the 21st century.
The Arts and Craft Juried show allows us a glimpse into the interior thoughts of our valuable young. Art has always been a reflection of the soul, from the earthy turbulence of Van Gogh to the raw intensity of Frida Kahlo. We celebrate the courage it takes to display these joys and struggles as well as the thrill of just plain creating art. Thank you to all the students who submitted work, and thank you to the art teachers of Grey Bruce for keeping art and craft current and alive. Awards will be handed out on Sunday, April 10th, and you can vote for "People's Choice" until the end of the month.
April hosts a full slate of guest artists. Bonnie Perry brings "Woolies In The Country" into town, John White exhibits is exceptional photography, and Katharine Kennie of "Twisted Spiral" shows us her talents in transforming wood into art and craft.
Thank you to everyone who has supported the Co-op through our grand move, and continues to pass through our doors into our inspiring space! And thank you to Birgit Wright for all the tasty pastries I have sampled at Birgit's Pastry Café!


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We received some 200,000 assets valued at €50,781 million, of which 80% were developer loans and 20% real estate assets
Our company was founded in November 2012 to help clean up the Spanish financial sector and, in particular, the banks that became financially distressed as a result of their excessive exposure to the real estate sector.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Spanish Government in July 2012 with its European partners established the creation of Sareb as one of the conditions for receiving financial aid. The agreement stipulated that a company had to be created to manage the real estate assets transferred from the distressed banks, in order to reduce their risk levels and carry out an orderly divestment of the distressed assets.
We received some 200,000 assets valued at €50,781 million, of which 80% were developer loans and 20% real estate assets.
The majority of our share capital is privately owned (55%), while 45% is in the hands of the FROB - Fondo de Reestructuración Ordenada Bancaria (Fund for Orderly Bank Restructuring).
Sareb's mission is to divest assets over 15 years, optimizing their value.
Sareb is a key instrument in the Spanish banking sanitation. Its commitment is to sell the financial and real estate assets received within the established term and to fulfill the repayment of debt guaranteed by the Spanish State. Sareb must ensure its viability as a company to meet the commitments made with shareholders, investors and society as a whole
Sareb is working to improve the Spanish economy in a way that it has a favorable impact on the society as a whole.
Sareb is a private company dedicated to fulfilling the mandate entrusted to it, thus contributing to the improvement of the financial sector and the Spanish economy. In this process, the professional and ethical qualifications of its employees are key.
The values of Sareb are Integrity, Transparency and Civic Commitment.
Integrity means assuming that actions and behaviors preserve the standard and ethical standards of Sareb's corporate culture.
Transparency implies that Sareb assumes a commitment to openness in the communication of its policies and procedures, aware that it acts under the watchful eye of society as a whole.
Civic engagement leads Sareb to work under ethical standards and with socially responsible criteria.


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Epiphone Explorer 1958 Korina Limited Edition
The Korina Explorer was light years ahead of its time when it was first introduced in 1958. With its angular, asymmetrical body and pointed headstock, the Explorer was unlike any guitar available. In fact, the Explorer was such a radical departure that only around 100 of the famed instruments were produced at the legendary Kalamazoo factory. What few have survived are now highly prized collectibles that sell for half a million dollars or more. Now, Epiphone brings back the one-of-a-kind legend in all its original glory made from beautiful Korina.
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Good Morning lovely Readers! How are you doing this morning?
Welcome back to the New & Emerging Black Authors segment. Each week, I will be featuring an amazing new and emerging author. I just love to give new authors a chance and this is one way that I enjoy doing just that! I hope you will welcome them with open arms and give them a shot! So without further ado, here is Yanira Orange!
Born April 26 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Yanira is a full time students and a new author signed to Urban Chapters Publications. She recently released her first book Only Forever that follows the life of an insecure college student. She started writing after feeling depressed about her previous issues. Now she is a New Author who is ready to shake up the scene.
LET'S CHAT! – The Interview
Good Morning Yanira, thank you for agreeing to join me here today. Why did you decide to become an author & what inspires you to write?
I often keep all of my emotions bottled which usually results in me exploding over something really small and petty. Writing became my escape and a way for me to express how I feel. Originally Only Forever wasn't supposed to be published, it was just for me but as time went on I felt the need to tell my story in hopes of helping someone who is dealing with something similar. I also got tired of reading the same books with the slim thick model, I needed something real something I can feel so I wrote my own book.
Why did you chose to pen, Only Forever? Does this story has a message that you wanted to convey?
Only Forever is part of my story. Yazmin white has went through the same traumas and misfortunes that I have. I wanted to bring awareness to depression in young adults especially, often when people hear me talk about depression they usually sweep it under the rung. I wanted to write a book and channel the emotions that I try so hard to suppress. I want people to understand that Only Forever is an oxymoron. The main character Yazmin feels like all of her pain will last forever, she believes that she will never be happy because all that she has gone through. I want people to know how beautiful and special they truly are. You might not look how society want you to but you are still worthy of love, friendship and kindness from everyone around you.
Do you recall the first book you've ever read?
The first book I have ever read was BITCH by Deja King. My sister had it in her room closet, I stole it and read all day and night. I had to be around 12 reading a book about sex, murder, and drugs. That was the night I feel in love with reading urban fiction.
Do you read much? If so, who are some of your favorite authors?
I read about 4 books a week depending on the length of them. Reading for me is like an escape., I can forget about all of my feelings for a couple of hours and become which ever character I choose. A couple of my favorite authors are Natavia Stewart, Deja King, Wahida Clark, and Jahquel Jacobs.
In your opinion, what is the most important thing about a book?
The most important thing about a book is the storyline. It has to realistic and relatable for me to really enjoy it. I want to feel the emotions behind every character. I do not like when I feel like a book doesn't make sense or is too unrealistic. I understand I'm reading friction but make it reasonable.
How is your writing style different from other writers?
I tend to write from things I see and feel. I'm really big on emotions and feeling as you can see from my previous answers. In this industry a lot of authors write about the big king pen and the beautiful model looking women. These things are great and I do love reading about it but it is just something I wouldn't write a lot about. I want to write about things that can and have happened to people before. Like mental health, the need for women empowerment and colorism.
Are there any new writers that you're interested in reading? Who?
It's sad to say but ever since becoming a published author reading for me has taken the backseat. I'm a full time college student so any free time I had I would spend reading but now it's replaced with writing. I love and hate it because I miss reading but I feel like I'm actually chasing my dreams so I won't complain too much. However, I am looking for new authors if anyone have any suggestions for me.
If you had the chance to bring your book to the big screen, which actor & actress would you prefer to star as Braydon & Yazmin?
Braydon Inberg is Brandon Ingram. He is this handsome basketball player who plays for the LA Lakers. I have had the biggest crush on him ever since I seen him on my timeline on Instagram; so I would love if he was to play Braydon that would be like a dream come true for me.
Yazmin would be hard to cast for me, Yazmin is me in every sense so I can't see anyone player her but myself but if I had to choose it would be someone unknown because there isn't an actress out right now who I believe can give me the feeling that Yazmin gives me.
What's your favorite movie that was based on a book?
Their Eyes Were Watching God is a great book and movie. At first its hard to understand but the more you read you start to understand why the main character did the things she did. At the end of the day were all just looking for love, I felt as if the theme of love was in between every page which I loved.
What are some of your hobbies, other than reading & writing?
A hobby of mine would be cooking. I love making food for my friends and family; when I was younger I would stay up all night and watch cooking shows and then try to recreate it the next day. I got in a lot of trouble for messing up my momma kitchen.
Which do you believe is more important: pages read or bestsellers list? Why?
This is a hard one. I would say bestseller list for the money and the exposure but writing means so much more to me than that. I would rather have a hundred readers love and appreciate my work than a million and none of them receives the message I am trying to give. I want my readers to know and understand why I wrote the book they are reading.
Tell our followers an interesting fact (or two) about yourself that fans/readers may not know.
An interesting fact about me would have to be I am a hopeless romantic. I love anything that surrounds romance rather it be a movie or a book. Another would be I am scared of everything, you can be in my face and scream and I would still jump. I do not watch horror movies because I tend to wake up in the middle of the night terrified. I'm a twenty year old punk.
What advice would you give to aspiring authors?
Forget about all your fears and just do it. wake up one day and just start writing rather if it's terrible or amazing just do it. The storyline is going to change a million times before you are actually finished. Also know what you are signing if you are looking for a publisher do not sign the first contract you receive not everyone will have your best interest at heart. I was given contracts from five different publishers but I choose which was best for me and haven't had any bad experiences yet.
Is there anything you would like to say to your readers, as well as potential new readers and fans?
I want them to know that I appreciate each and every one of them. I hope they are willing to stick with me and go on as many adventures as possible with me. I will get them upset, make them cry, smile, and laugh. My inboxes and Dm's are always open for anyone that wants to express how any of my future books make them feel, rather good or bad I would love to know.
Thank you so much for chatting with me today Author Yanira! I really enjoyed getting to know you better.
It was a pleasure and I am so grateful for the opportunity.
Connect with Author Yanira Orange via social media to stay updated with her exciting journey! You'll never miss a beat of what's she's up to, upcoming releases, giveaways, freebies + more!
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And now … the Books!
Yanira's Debut Release
Growing up and having less than most has taught Yazmin hustle. It taught her to go after whatever and whoever she wanted. She was determined to make it out the hood by the one thing she was good at; school. When she sets out for school, she learns that she hasn't faced the demons from her past.
Once in school, Yazmin's quiet personality turns wild. With alcohol, no parental supervision, she gets in the habit of making the wrong decisions. That is until she spots Braydon, a star basketball player at her college who Yazmin has her eyes on.
Except, Braydon wants nothing to do with Yazmin. With her being loud, rowdy and annoying, Braydon doesn't have time to let Yazmin into his life. However, Yazmin refuses to give up. Does she find a way to slide her way into his life? Or will Braydon continue to give Yazmin the cold shoulder?
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Genre Contemporary Urban Fiction, Urban Fiction, African American Women's Fiction
Series Only Forever, Book 1 of 2
Publisher Urban Chapters Publications
Publication Date September 14, 2018
Print Length 185 pages
This excerpt is from, Only Forever.
"What if I told you there's nothing I want more in this world than somebody who loves me naked someone who never ask for love but knows how to take it," I sung.
"Yaz?" Bray called.
"You know you're beautiful right?" he said. To say I was shocked would have been an understatement.
"Umm thank you, but what made you say that?" I asked.
"Because I see you, and I see how you act. On some real shit, I also see that you're very insecure about yourself and I don't understand why. You probably would get a lot more attention if you would just show your confidence. I'm not trying to call you out or nothing but you're a mad chill girl, but your insecurities shine through that. I guess that's why I was always so mean and rude to you because one of my pet peeves are insecure women. I feel as though a women, especially a black women, should carry themselves like a queen and when I see one that doesn't it pisses me off."
Again, I was stuck. I lowkey felt like crying. I didn't know how to reply to him, so I didn't; all I did was lay my head back on his chest while trying to analyze everything he just said. On one hand, I felt good because he called me beautiful on the other, I was embarrassed because he noticed my insecure behavior and that's something I never wanted anyone to see, let alone the man I was crushing on.
Not that it's a valid excuse but my whole life, I have been bullied by the people at school then I had to come home and be bullied by my older sister and older brother when they were home. I was called blacky, fatty, ugly, dirty, and a host of other names. My older cousins always praised my other cousins while putting me down because they were lighter and skinnier with long and pretty hair while mine was the total opposite. I got hit, pushed down, laughed at, and left feeling lonely. My two older girl cousins used to ask my mom could I stay over just to beat on me. There has been plenty of times where I came home with bruises and whacks on my face but no one noticed–or at least cared enough–to say anything.
I guess the little girl who was left on the stoop because no one wanted to take her anywhere, turned into the woman who couldn't find love ; she was still that little girl but now in a woman's body.
"You ok? You can talk to me Yazmin. I know we not that cool but shit we shared a blunt together and now we're sharing a bed, so the least you could do is let me know a thing or two about why you are the way you are."
I thought about it for a minute and decided talking about it would make him better understand why I am the way I am, so I did. I told him everything from my lights being cut off constantly as a child, to my brother dying and my family being my biggest bullies. By the end of my story, I was in tears and Bray was there to comfort me. He sat up in his bed while I straddled his lap and cried my eyes out on his neck. It's like the tears kept coming and nothing I thought about stopped it, but he never let go he just held me tighter.
I cried for myself, for my mother, for my brother and lastly for making Zania mad at me. She was really all I had out here and without her, I was completely lost. I just felt like a complete fuck up. Like everyone I loved would end up leaving me because after a while, they wouldn't wanted to be around me. Thinking about that made me cry harder.
"Shh shawty stop crying," Bray said, trying to calm me down, but I couldn't. I needed to let all this hurt go and the only way to do that was to cry it out.
"Look at me," Bray said, holding my head up while wiping my tears away.
"Most of us had humble beginnings and sad stories to tell but it's up to us to rewrite it how we see fit. That shit was in the past and the more you let that little girl control your emotions and how you think, the worse you're going to get. That's probably why you drink so much. If we don't face our past demons, those bitches gone come for us head-on and you can't let that happen, mama. You're too smart and beautiful to let motherfuckers from the past dim your future. From this day forward, you got to say fuck them and just do you. Okay?" he said, looking me in my eyes.
"Okay you're right, it just still hurts so much. Growing up, I was always told that what I was feeling was just a faze and I would grow out of it, or that it wasn't that serious. They didn't know that I would end up with depression and anxiety. They didn't know I would try to kill myself to be with my brother and they didn't know that every day I woke up I wanted to die. They didn't know anything because they thought it was just a faze," I said, crying some more.
"I don't ever want to hear you say no shit like that again. Your life is way too important to just give up now, you came too far, and I know your brother would be upset with you for trying to take the easy way out. You deserved better growing up no doubt about it but fuck it, you gone get better," Bray said, grabbing my face and kissing me. I kissed him back then came to my senses and stopped him.
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Slow and steady wins the race—or does a fast pace earn a place? As a runner myself, being honest, slow doesn't usually earn a medal. When it comes to project development, however, the winning projects usually aren't the ones speeding to the finish line. In the biomass industry, we've seen how rushing projects has fared, particularly in the domestic wood pellet market. It became oversaturated for a short stint about a decade ago, but is finally balancing out after some hard lessons.
F.E. Wood Energy in Sanford, Maine, is the newest domestic market-focused wood pellet plant to come online in the U.S. in a quite a while. The concept was on the table for years, as the father and son team knew that doing its homework on feedstock markets and availability, design, technology and end markets meant taking the long road, but it would lead the company to a place that made sense. "We were itching to get back into it in a way that we could have a sustainable, long-term future," Wood says. In our page-32 feature, "Building Globally, Impacting Locally," by Staff Writer Patrick Miller, Tony Wood discusses long-term relationships with sawmills, loggers and landowners in the area, the thorough design evaluation done prior to selecting equipment, and how independent retailers are the backbone of the company's plans. In the same story—drawing a comparison of sorts to the domestic and industrial markets and their driving forces—Enviva Partners shares details of its ongoing expansion and new construction projects, which will enable the company to meet growing demand from overseas customers.
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Brandon Ford in Tampa FL Shows You How to Use Your New Ford to Get Your Christmas Tree Home SafelyWednesday, December 4th, 2019
Learn How to Safely Transport Your Christmas Tree
The holiday season is upon us, which means many people will soon be bringing Christmas trees home to decorate and put presents under. It's a wonderful tradition, one that's very dear to our hearts here at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL. But anyone who's ever had to tie a tree to the top of their vehicle – even a vehicle as powerful and capable as the new Ford trucks and SUVs here at Brandon Ford – knows it's not always the easiest thing. That's why we decided to shard this video with you, as it contains all the tips you need to know to safely transport your Christmas tree. (more…)
Explaining the Dashboard Warning Lights of Your New Ford Car, Truck or SUVSaturday, September 29th, 2018
What Do My Ford's Dashboard Warning Lights Mean?
There's no worse feeling in the world than driving down the road in your new Ford car, truck or SUV and having a warning light pop up on your dashboard – especially if you don't know what that warning light means. Thankfully, many of the warning lights that may pop up on your Ford's dashboard are pretty easy to figure out, but some of them will pop up and make you think – what the heck does that mean? With that in mind, here's what all the Ford dashboard warning lights mean. (more…)
Learn How to Upgrade the Connectivity Features of Your Older Ford Right Here from Brandon Ford in Tampa FLThursday, April 26th, 2018
FordPass SmartLink Allows You to Upgrade Your Old Ford
There are many reasons why Ford always adds so many new features and capabilities to their models each and every new model year. But one of the big reasons for that is that Ford needs to give people a reason to trade in their older Ford models for something new, otherwise people would just keep driving their older Ford models year after year after year – because those older Ford models are just so capable, dependable and fun to drive. But this year, Ford has decided to help out those who have stayed loyal to their older Ford models for so many years, now allowing those models to be upgraded to include a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, enhanced smartphone control of existing key fob features, easy access to vehicle health and security reports, and upgraded vehicle location tracking capabilities. So, read on it you've got a non-modem-equipped 2010-2017 Ford model to find out how FordPass SmartLink allows you to upgrade your old Ford. (more…)
Learn How to Be a Better Driver with the Ford Driving Skills for Life Online CourseFriday, March 16th, 2018
Ford Driving Skills for Life Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Ford Driving Skills for Life, a free in-person and online driving skills program, celebrates its 15th anniversary this year by significantly updated and upgrading its course to better teach beginning drivers – and anyone who wants a refresher course – how to be a safer driver. Ford Driving Skills for Life is best known as a hands-on, in-person safe driving academy that tours the country, but it also features an online component to help those who don't live near one of the program's cross-country stops. And since the in-person Ford Driving Skills for Life program isn't coming near Tampa, FL, this year, we decided to take a closer look at the online offerings of the program. (more…)
Waze Community-Based Traffic and Navigation App Coming to SYNC 3-Equipped Ford ModelsWednesday, February 21st, 2018
Waze SYNC 3 Community-Based Traffic and Navigation App Features
Anyone who's got a new Ford car, truck or SUV that's equipped with the SYNC 3 infotainment system knows just how helpful it is while you're out on the road. And just when you thought the SYNC 3 infotainment system couldn't get any more functional and convenient, Ford went and announced that the Waze Community-Based Traffic and Navigation App will soon be coming to SYNC 3-equipped Ford models thanks to new integration capabilities through Ford SYNC AppLink. Now, some of you may be unfamiliar with this app, which is why we're going to take this time to tell you all about the features of the Waze Community-Based Traffic and Navigation App. (more…)
What Do I Do if My Car is Making (Insert Sound)?Thursday, September 28th, 2017
Car Noises that Mean Trouble
We don't want to frighten you, but owning a car, truck or SUV is a big responsibility. Not only do you have a responsibility to drive safely at all times, but you also are responsible for your vehicle's service and maintenance. Luckily, the certified technicians here at the Brandon Ford Service Department are always ready and willing to help you out whenever you need it. But that means you have to know when you and your new Ford car, truck or SUV need help. Cars are complex machines, and it takes a lot of time and practice to get to know all their ins and outs. So, with that in mind, here's a list of car noises that mean trouble. If you hear your car, truck or SUV making any of these noises, be sure to let us know right away. (more…)
What Can I Do to Protect My Ford's Engine?Monday, September 18th, 2017
4 Tips for Protecting Your Ford's Engine
We could argue about what the most important part of your car is for days and days. You brakes, battery, suspension, steering wheel – all of it plays a role in keeping you on the road and none could work without everything else. But we think many would agree that your engine is one of – if not the – most important parts of your new Ford car, truck or SUV. That's why you need to do everything in your power to keep your engine happy and healthy. Luckily for you, the experts here at our Brandon Ford Service Department have provided this list of four tips for protecting your Ford's engine. Follow these simple suggestions and you'll never have to worry about your engine. (more…)
What are the Best Ways to Keep the Kids Entertained in the Car?Friday, September 15th, 2017
3 Fun Car Games for Kids
Everyone loves a fun family road trip. Really, there's no better way to bond as a family while seeing all the sites our great country has to offer. But family road trips aren't without their hassles, especially once your kids get bored and antsy. Sure, these days you can keep them entertained with in-car entertainment systems and Wi-Fi, but doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of a road trip? With that in mind, we decided to share three fun car games for kids that will keep them entertained and paying attention to the world around them. (more…)
How Can I Avoid a Dead Car Battery?Monday, August 28th, 2017
Tips for Avoiding a Dead Car Battery
There are a lot of things you have to think about while maintaining your new Ford car, truck or SUV. We don't want to worry you, but it's a fact of life that things can – and probably will – go wrong at one point or another. But you can avoid most of these problems by following a few simple tips. Take your vehicle's battery, for instance. There's nothing more devastating than getting in your car, turning the key and having nothing happen. And we don't mean having nothing wrong happen, we mean having absolutely nothing happen because you're car's battery is dead. Luckily for you, you can avoid a dead car battery by following these simple tips. (more…)
Should I Choose a Manual Transmission or an Automatic Transmission?Friday, August 25th, 2017
Manual Transmission vs Automatic Transmission
It's a question for the ages – should you choose a manual transmission or an automatic transmission? To tell you the truth, the answer changes depending on who you're talking to. Some people live to grab ahold of that stick shift as they cruise down the open road. Others are perfectly happy without ever having to learn how to operate a manual transmission for as long as they live. Honestly, when it's all said and done, it all comes down to personal choice. With that in mind, we're here to give you some help in making that choice as we take a look at manual transmissions versus automatic transmissions. (more…)


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CHESTER — Playoff soccer may have healing properties, if the rosy prognosis offered by Jim Curtin is to be believed.
The Philadelphia Union coach is confident that both Alejandro Bedoya (quad) and Kacper Przybylko (foot) will be healthy for the club's Oct. 20 playoff game against the New York Red Bulls (3 p.m., FS1).
"With the playoffs as the motivator, I'm fully confident that we'll have all of our players available for selection for the Red Bulls game," was how Curtin addressed it at a press availability Wednesday.
Bedoya left the Sept. 29 loss in Columbus after pulling up lame. The quad strain cost him the finale against New York City FC last week, but the diagnosis of a Grade 1 strain carries an anticipated absence of one to two weeks. Curtin believes the midfielder is on track for that.
Bedoya participated in shooting drills Wednesday. He had played every minute of the first 28 games before a suspension for yellow-card accumulation cost him the Atlanta game. The team captain started 32 times this season with four goals and four assists.
Przybylko aggravated a foot issue in warmups before NYCFC so severely that he was pulled from the lineup. Scans came back clean on what is believed to be a muscle injury that is not connected to foot fractures that cost the striker the better part of two seasons in Germany.
Przybylko is the Union's leading scorer with 15 goals to go with four assists.
"Everything came back OK," Curtin said of Przybylko. "He'll get his treatment. We'll be cautions this week, but at the same time, we're fully confident that he'll be ready to go for Red Bulls."
Another under-the-radar return could impact the attacking hierarchy: Sergio Santos (hamstring) trained in full Wednesday, ahead of Curtin's schedule. Santos limped off late in the loss to the Red Bulls Sept. 22, the latest in a succession of four separate leg injuries that have dented his debut season in MLS. He's made just five starts (17 appearances) for a grand total of 622 minutes.
But as he showed with a goal and an assist in the win over Atlanta Aug. 31, Santos has been productive when healthy. He has four goals and one assist in that limited run.
"He's the wild card," Curtin said. "That's how I would describe him because teams still don't really know him that well yet because he had a lot of injuries during the course of the season. But he's kind of a game-changer in terms of his pace and speed and ability to score goals. It's a good one to have in your pocket."
Przybylko's absence last Sunday necessitated moving Andrew Wooten from the left wing to the No. 9 spot, where he was less than effective. Santos offers more tactical flexibility than others on the depth chart, able to adjust from wide in a 4-2-3-1 to a second forward behind Przybylko in a 4-4-2 far more seamlessly than Wooten, Fafa Picault or a midfielder like Ilsinho. With the possibility of extra time in the win-or-go-home playoff tie, such adaptability is accentuated.


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What is the best way to update all the records in the systems teams? I need to do this before I bring the other divisions on as there was an issue with all leads being added to global. I have a couple 100K to update.
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Ferretti Custom Line has launched motor yacht Desta, the first full of the Ferretti Custom Line 100' series (CL100). The new Ferretti Custom Line 100 series (CL100) is an all-composite motor yacht measuring 30.60m that features a more modern and sporty exterior design.
The Custom Line Yacht project was developed through the relationship between super yacht designers, Zuccon International Project, the Advanced Yacht Technology (AYT), the Ferretti Group's naval research and design center, and the team of architects and designers at the Centro Stile Ferretti Group.
"I'm especially proud to see the Ferretti Custom Line range grow" commented Norberto Ferretti, Ferretti Group Chairman and Founder. "Since the launch of the first model in 1996, maxiyachts have taken shape which innovate this segment, featuring a perfect union between technology and design on one hand, and aesthetic solutions and a top performance on the other. This is all thanks to the wonderful working relationship between the Group's AYT, Centro Stile Ferretti Group and our irreplaceable friend, Gianni Zuccon, whose contribution is fundamental".
Zuccon International Project is responsible for the contemporary and modern interior design of the vessel. Design features include a side opening glass door on the main deck which extends the salon onto a purpose-built balcony, and large openings enabling plenty of natural light to penetrate inside.
The new Custom Line CL100 yacht DESTA is able to accommodate up to 10 guests in a full-beam master suite located on the main deck, and four double cabins on the lower deck. The full beam master suite was developed with the aim of improving the living conditions inside the yacht bringing a significant increase in on-board space and creating new external routes typical of larger yachts.
The 4 guest staterooms on the lower level all have en-suite facilities and large open view windows over the ocean.
There is also plenty of room for outdoor living, with a fly bridge equipped with large sun pads and an external lounge at bow on the main deck.
The Ferretti Custom Line 100 yacht Desta will boast a top speed of 26 knots running on twin 2,639hp MTU engines.
The Customline 100 yacht is based on the same raised pilothouse concept as the Custom Line 97 however is not the successor to the highly successful 97 series which will stay in production for more traditional clients.
The first Custom Line 100 Desta is now delivered, and further sisters are already in production. Custom Line will debut its new Custom Line 100 motor yacht Desta at the Festival de la Plaisance at Cannes in September 2011.


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In this Master Services Agreement (the "Agreement"), "you" and "your" refer to the customer ("Customer") and its agents, including each person or entity listed in your account information as being associated with your account as end users, and "we", "us" and "our" refer collectively to Vehicle Tracking Solutions, LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries ("Vehicle Tracking Solutions" or "VTS"). This Agreement sets forth our obligations to you, and your obligations to us in relation to the purchase of VTS's subscription-based real-time GPS/Cellular fleet management service (the "Service" or the "Services"). In addition, this Agreement shall govern any vehicle equipment installation services (the "Installation Services") purchased or provided to you by VTS. Subsequent orders placed for additional units or services ("Add Ons") shall be governed by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon execution of this Agreement and compliance with its terms, VTS shall be added to Customer's list of approved vendors.
2a. TERM. This Master Services Agreement shall apply to any and all Work Orders or other agreements covering the deployment and/or use of any and all VTS Services for the length duration specified in the work order.
2b. Additional Equipment/Account Modifications. All hardware provided by VTS in connection with the Services ("Equipment" or "AVL device") shall be, and remain, at all times, the property of VTS. Any subsequent GPS/Cellular-based units added by Customer and installed, serviced or supported by VTS after the commencement of this Agreement shall be deemed Equipment and will be covered pursuant to the terms of this Agreement at the prices and for the term as set forth in this Agreement. All fees shall be paid in the amount and on the dates set forth in the on the Customer Order form (Work Order) set forth herein upon first activation and the Term for any new Equipment shall expire as per the Term set forth in such Work Order.
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3a. List of Vehicles/Facilities. Customer shall provide VTS with a list of vehicles to be included and covered by this Agreement. The list shall include each vehicle's year, make, model, vehicle identification number (VIN), and license plate number. VTS reserves the right to choose the customer location at which it will complete all installations.
3b. Initial Installation Procedure. VTS shall install Equipment for each Customer-owned vehicle listed as an Exhibit to any Work Order to this Agreement at the locations agreed upon by the parties, provided that all initial vehicle installation work performed by VTS shall occur between the hours of 0800 and 1600 Tuesday through Friday. VTS shall allocate (and provide free of charge) 45 minutes per vehicle of onsite time for each installation. Any additional installation time required will be billed at the rate of $85/hour. If a vehicle is already equipped with a VTS tracking device under the terms of an earlier VTS agreement, VTS will remove the existing tracking device and take possession of the previously installed equipment. If Customer chooses to do its own installation or if VTS utilizes a subcontractor for installation and shipping is required, Customer is responsible for shipping costs. Notwithstanding the above, the initial installation, upon Agreement execution, there shall be no shipping costs charged.
3c. Follow-up Work or Work to be performed pursuant to Warranty. If any follow-up work or work to be performed pursuant to a warranty is needed, VTS shall perform such work during VTS's normal business hours of 0800 and 1600 Tuesday through Friday at the locations designated by the Customer in any Exhibit to a fully executed Work Order or as agreed upon by the parties. If shipping is required for equipment to complete the follow-up work, Customer is responsible for shipping costs.
4a. The AVL device provided as part of the Service shall be covered by warranty for the Term. If any equipment does not function properly, Customer shall notify VTS and must include the model number, IMEI/MEID number, and a description of the issue. VTS shall, at its option, either repair, replace or correct any such issues with the Equipment. Notwithstanding the above, VTS shall not warranty the AVL device for any failure due to changes in wireless technology. Other than the AVL device, no other equipment warranty is provided.
4b. A service fee of $50 (plus actual tolls incurred) will be charged if any appointment for service is not canceled at least 12 hours before its scheduled time on weekdays, and $75 (plus actual tolls incurred) if appointment is not canceled at least 12 hours before its scheduled time on weekends.
4c. If any device is deemed to have failed due to any damage to hardware or related Equipment caused by accident, misuse, attempted or unauthorized repair service, modification, or improper installation by anyone other than VTS, a non-warranty replacement must be purchased by Customer at a cost of $249, which covers replacement cost of such.
4d. Customer must return all Equipment to a place and in a manner designated by VTS, including VTS tracking devices in its possession at the end of the Term unless otherwise notified by VTS. VTS will charge (and Customer agrees to pay) $249 for each Unit that, in VTS's sole discretion, is not returned in good working condition within 30 days. (Equipment returned to VTS is tested upon receipt at VTS headquarters; testing is designed to insure unit remains functional – casing subject to normal wear and tear, but intact and unit continues to receive GPS signal and transmit via cellular network.) If Customer requests, (i) VTS will test and remove all equipment for a fee of $35/unit. As a part of this service, VTS will provide documentation of equipment in good working order at time of removal, or (ii) at no charge, VTS will verify before removal that each unit is in good working order, provided customer does not damage the unit in removal or return shipment to VTS, there will be no charge for units not returned in good working order.
5a. Availability. Service may be temporarily refused, limited or otherwise interrupted due to governmental regulations or orders, system capacity limitations, Customer's or common carrier's interconnection capabilities, atmospheric or topographical conditions, equipment failure, modification, repair, upgrade or relocation.
5b. Use. Customer will use the Service for lawful business purposes only and will not at any time resell, transfer, or assign the Service.
5c. Security. VTS shall treat all information supplied to it by Customer as strictly confidential and proprietary information of Customer and VTS shall not permit release of information to other parties or make any public announcement or publicity releases without Customer's prior written authorization. This paragraph may be replaced by a mutually agreed separate Confidentiality Agreement at the discretion of Customer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, VTS cannot and will not guarantee 100% security with respect to the Service. VTS shall not be liable for any damages related to any breaches of security in any way related to Customer's use of the Service. VTS reserves the right to intercept, disclose or otherwise use any Customer communication if it is necessary to do so to provide the Service, diagnose system troubles, protect VTS's rights or property, or if required by law, regulation, or court order.
IntelliShift, which includes Silent Passenger, has been designed to deliver fleet management telematics services. In the event the Services do not meet the needs of Customer, an email shall be sent to email@example.com detailing the issues experienced and vehicles affected. While VTS strives to provide the best cellular coverage available, due to the inherent nature of cellular coverage, VTS is not responsible for any cellular conditions impeding service. VTS shall use commercially reasonable efforts to rectify any Customer issues in accordance with VTS's Service Level Agreement which is attached and included in the terms of this Agreement. If VTS does not or cannot rectify these issues, and VTS determines such issue to be a failure of the Service to work as designed, the affected vehicle(s) shall be released from this Agreement.
VTS will provide VTS Software System training on a remote basis at no additional charge to the Customer. Such training will be offered during VTS's normal business hours from Monday to Friday. Customer must contact VTS in advance at 1-800-671-5222 to schedule a mutually acceptable training schedule.
8a. Grant of License. By accessing, browsing, or using this Software and/or the IntelliShift, which includes Silent Passenger®, website, Customer agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In conjunction with and for the sole purpose of providing VTS Services, VTS and its suppliers grant Customer a nonexclusive, nontransferable, revocable, limited license (hereinafter the "License") to browse, access and make use of the services, information, data, software, files, and images contained in or generated by the software and accompanying data on the IntelliShift, which includes Silent Passenger, website, (collectively, the "Software" or when used in conjunction with any Third Party Software as defined below, the "VTS Software System"), strictly subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. No other rights are granted.
8b. Third Party Software. All Third-Party Software is licensed to Customer in accordance with a separate license Agreement(s) included with the VTS Software System, and subject to any restrictions set forth herein. Customer agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of the Third-Party Software license agreements. VTS will have no responsibility with respect to any Third-Party Software, and Customer will look solely to the licensor(s) of the Third-Party Software for any remedy. VTS claims no right in the Third-Party Software, and the same is owned exclusively by the licensor(s) of the Third-Party Software. VTS provides no warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement, with respect to any Third-Party software.
8c. Restrictions. VTS retains all rights, title, interest and ownership of the Software (but not any Third-Party Software) including, without limitation, any express or implied rights or licenses under any patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other proprietary or intellectual property rights.
If at any time during the term of this Agreement, Customer either verbally or through one or more written work orders, delivery tickets, or other instruments, requests VTS to supply or perform services, and VTS agrees to perform those services, each such request regardless of form shall be deemed a "Work Order" governed by and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Authorized Signers of this Agreement or any Work Orders shall be limited to any authorized IntelliShift Administrative User, unless otherwise specified in writing.
10.a. Monthly Invoice. VTS will provide Customer with a monthly invoice and Customer will pay the monthly invoice net 30 from invoice date. Customer shall pay all invoices in full by check, credit card, or via Electronic Funds Transfer ("EFT") on or before the due date shown on each invoice.
10.b. Taxes and Additional Charges. Any applicable taxes paid by VTS as a result of providing Services to Customer will be invoiced to and paid by Customer. If Customer is exempt from payment of any such taxes, Customer will provide VTS with documentation sufficient to verify Customer's tax-exempt status prior to invoice.
11a. Throughout the term of this Agreement Customer authorizes VTS to electronically deduct all payments and related fees incurred under this Agreement, including regular recurring payments and/or one-time payments from time to time incurred by Customer. VTS utilizes paperless invoices and automatic credit card or ACH payments are required.
11b. Late Payment Penalty. VTS reserves the right to impose a late payment penalty charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) percent per month for all invoices not paid within thirty (30) days from the invoice date.
11c. Bounced Check and Credit Card Chargebacks. Each occurrence of a bounced/dishonored check, ACH debit or Customer-initiated credit card chargeback will result in a fifty dollar ($50.00) administrative fee assessed to the Customer's account.
11d. Notice of Disputes. Customer shall pay all properly invoiced and undisputed amounts due to VTS within 30 days after Customer's receipt of an invoice. The Customer shall provide Notice of any dispute in writing no later than fifteen (15) days following the date of the invoice or the Customer's right to object shall be deemed waived and the invoice shall be deemed accepted by Customer. The written Notice must include a detailed statement specifying the disputed amount and the reason for the dispute.
11e. Credit Card Disputes. In the event that Customer has notified its credit card issuing financial institution of a payment dispute, Customer agrees that proof of Service usage by Customer constitutes Customer authorization to submit payment request to credit card issuing financial institution.
11f. Collection. In the event VTS is forced to institute legal action to recover any amount owed by Customer to VTS and in addition, the prevailing party in any such litigation between the parties to enforce the terms of this Agreement shall pay the other parties reasonable legal fees, costs and expenses. VTS reserves the right, based on payment history, to verify credit throughout the term of this Agreement
12a. Account Suspension/Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement, effective upon written notice to the other party (the "Defaulting Party"), if the Defaulting Party: materially breaches this Agreement, and such breach is incapable of cure, or with respect to a material breach capable of cure, the Defaulting Party does not cure such breach within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice of such breach.
12b. In the event Customer fails to pay any amount when due hereunder or fails to perform any other of Customer's obligations, Customer will be in default. In any such circumstances, VTS may, in its sole discretion (a) require Customer to pay all amounts then due and owing; (b) suspend Customer's account and deny Customer's and its users' access to and use of the Service or Additional Services until Customer's account is in good standing, or (c) terminate this Agreement and Customer's and its users' access to and the use of the Service.
12c. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Work Orders are non-cancellable for convenience.
13a. Definition of Confidential Information. As used herein, "Confidential Information" means all confidential information disclosed by a Party ("Disclosing Party") to the other Party ("Receiving Party"), whether orally or in writing, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Confidential Information will include the Services and Confidential Information of each Party will include business and marketing plans, technology and technical information, product plans and designs, and business processes disclosed by such Party. However, Confidential Information will not include any information that (i) is or becomes generally known to the public without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party, (ii) was known to the Receiving Party prior to its disclosure by the Disclosing Party without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party, (iii) is received from a third party without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party, or (iv) was independently developed by the Receiving Party.
13b. Protection of Confidential Information. The Receiving Party will use the same degree of care that it uses to protect the confidentiality of its own confidential information of like kind (but in no event less than reasonable care). The Receiving Party agrees (i) not to use any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party for any purpose outside the scope of this Agreement, and (ii) except as otherwise authorized by the Disclosing Party in writing, to limit access to Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party to those of its and its affiliates' employees, contractors and agents who need such access for purposes consistent with this Agreement and who have signed confidentiality agreements with the Receiving Party containing protections no less stringent than those herein. Neither party will disclose the terms of this Agreement or any Order Form to any third-party other than its affiliates and its legal counsel and accountants without the other party's prior written consent.
13c. Compelled Disclosure. The Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party if it is compelled by law to do so, provided the Receiving Party gives the Disclosing Party prior notice of such compelled disclosure (to the extent legally permitted) and reasonable assistance, at the Disclosing Party's cost, if the Disclosing Party wishes to contest the disclosure. If the Receiving Party is compelled by law to disclose the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information as part of a civil proceeding to which the Disclosing Party is a party, and the Disclosing Party is not contesting the disclosure, the Disclosing Party will reimburse the Receiving Party for its reasonable cost of compiling and providing secure access to such Confidential Information.
14a. Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, VTS shall indemnify and hold harmless Customer, Customer's officers, directors, partners, and employees from and against any and all costs, losses and damages (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and all court or other dispute resolution costs) arising from the performance of the Service, to the extent caused by the negligent acts, failure to comply with any applicable laws or errors or omissions of VTS or VTS's officers, directors, partners, employees, agents and VTS's or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable in the performance and furnishing of VTS's services under this Agreement.
14b. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Customer shall indemnify and hold harmless VTS, VTS's officers, directors, partners, and employees from and against any and all costs, losses and damages (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and all court or other dispute resolution costs) arising from Customer's use of the Services, to the extent caused by the negligent acts, failure to comply with any applicable laws or errors or omissions of Customer or Customer's officers, directors, partners, employees, agents and Customer's or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable in the performance and furnishing of VTS's services under this Agreement.
14c. The terms of this section will survive any termination or cancellation of this Agreement.
VTS is not liable for any act or omission of any common carrier or other service provider, interconnection service provider, and/or any equipment failure or modification, acts of God, strikes, fire, war, riot, government actions, or other causes. VTS is not liable for service outages or other service failures. VTS is not liable for injuries to persons or property arising from the use of Customer's equipment or the Service. Customer agrees that VTS's liability, and your exclusive remedy, in law, equity, or otherwise, with respect any VTS service(s) provided under this Agreement and/or for any breach of this Agreement is solely limited to the amount Customer paid for such service(s) during the term of this Agreement. In no event, will VTS be liable to the customer or any third party for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, exemplary, or punitive loss or damage of any kind, including lost profits, loss of business or for lost or corrupted data or software (whether or not VTS has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damages) by reason of any act or omission in its performance under this Agreement. To the extent that a state does not permit the exclusion or limitation of liability as set forth herein Vehicle Tracking Solutions' liability is limited to the extent permitted by law in such state.
The Agreement is fully assignable and transferable by VTS to any person or entity and shall inure to the benefit of such assignee or successor upon written consent of Customer, such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Unless assumed by an assignee in writing, all obligations of VTS hereunder shall remain the sole liability of VTS. Customer may not assign the Agreement without the prior written consent of VTS.
This Agreement constitutes our entire agreement. By signing the Order Form Customer admits that it is not relying on VTS' advice or advertisements. Customer agrees that it and VTS are not bound by any representation, promise, condition, inducement or warranty, express or implied, that is not included in writing in this Agreement. The terms and conditions of this Agreement apply as printed without alteration or qualification, unless a change is approved in writing by authorized representatives of Customer and VTS. The terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Service Level Agreement, Order Form and VTS Certificate of Insurance shall govern even if Customer submitted a purchase order or other document with inconsistent or additional terms and conditions. If a court determines that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed amended and enforced to the maximum extent permitted by state law, however, each and every other provision of this Agreement shall continue to be valid and enforceable.
The parties agree that this Agreement is governed by New York State law regardless of any conflicts and that any and all lawsuits, claims, disputes, or controversies (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, whether preexisting, present or future, and including statutory, common law, and equitable claims) arising from or related to this Agreement, shall be brought in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Suffolk. Customer waives personal service of any legal process and consents that service of process may be made by the US Postal Service by certified or registered mail.
The parties agree that this Agreement is governed by New York State law regardless of any conflicts and that any, and all lawsuits, claims, disputes, or controversies (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, whether preexisting, present or future, and including statutory, common law, and equitable claims) arising from or related to this Agreement, shall be brought in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Suffolk. Customer waives personal service of any legal process and consents that service of process may be made by the US Postal Service by certified or registered mail.
In the event of a conflict between these Terms and Conditions and any Additional Terms and Conditions as noted in the VTS Order Form, the Additional Terms and Conditions shall supersede and take precedence.
This document represents a Service Level Agreement ("SLA" or "Agreement") provided by Vehicle Tracking Solutions ("VTS" or "Company") for the provisioning of IT services required to support and sustain authorized users/designated staff and of IntelliShift, which includes Silent Passenger®.
From time to time this Agreement may be updated. This Agreement remains valid until superseded by a revised agreement mutually endorsed by the stakeholders.
This Agreement outlines the parameters of all IT services covered as they are mutually understood by the primary stakeholders. This Agreement does not supersede current processes and procedures unless explicitly stated herein.
The purpose of this Agreement is to ensure that the proper elements and commitments are in place to provide consistent IT service support and delivery to the Client(s) by the Service Provider(s). The goal of this Agreement is to obtain mutual agreement for IT service provision between the Service Provider(s) and Client(s).
The objectives of this Agreement are to:
For the purpose of this SLA, the following Departments & individuals will be designated Client primary stakeholders associated with this SLA:
IT Service Provider(s): VTS. ("Provider")
IT Client(s): Client ("Client")
This Agreement is valid from the Effective Date outlined herein and is valid until further notice. This Agreement should be reviewed at a minimum once per fiscal year; however, in lieu of a review during any period specified, the current Agreement will remain in effect.
The Business Relationship Manager ("Document Owner") is responsible for facilitating regular reviews of this document. Contents of this document may be amended as required, provided mutual agreement is obtained from the primary stakeholders and communicated to all affected parties. The Document Owner will incorporate all subsequent revisions and obtain mutual agreements / approvals as required.
Review Period: Bi-Yearly (6 months)
The following detailed service parameters are the responsibility of the Service Provider in the ongoing support of this Agreement.
4.1. Service Scope
The following Services are covered by this Agreement;
4.2. Client Requirements
Client responsibilities and/or requirements in support of this Agreement include:
4.3. Service Provider Requirements
Service Provider responsibilities and/or requirements in support of this Agreement include:
4.4. Service Assumptions
Assumptions related to in-scope services and/or components include:
Effective support of in-scope services is a result of maintaining consistent service levels. The following sections provide relevant details on service availability, monitoring of in-scope services and related components.
5.1. Service Availability
Coverage parameters specific to the service(s) covered in this Agreement are as follows:
5.2. Service Requests
In support of services outlined in this Agreement, the Service Provider will respond to service related incidents and/or requests submitted by the Client within the following time frames. Our goal is to have each call in be handled by a live VTS Client Success Representative with immediate issue remediation if possible.
Recommendations and agreement on Low/Medium/High priority will be established during the onboarding to ensure business needs are optimally aligned with Service Levels.
Remote assistance will be provided in-line with the above timescales dependent on the priority of the support request.
5.2. VTS System Uptime
Outside of scheduled and communicated maintenance outages, VTS downtime has not disrupted client operations during the last 12 months. We calculate uptime at 99.9%, excluding scheduled downtime.


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The most-organized open records response ever! Well, that we've asked for, anyway. Sure, sometimes local government bodies deliver a three-ring binder of papers. Sometimes they deliver a CD. Sometimes they deliver on a USB stick. Nobody ever delivered all of the above. OK, I brought the USB stick and the scanner (not pictured), but look at that CD lying on top of the really thick binder: the CD contains everything that's in the binder, and that saved us a lot of scanning time.
Thank you, Kelly Lenz, Patrick Spurlock, and Tom Gooding!
It will take a bit of time to process all this information; stay tuned.
Kelly Lenz, Library Director, Tom Gooding, Attorney
Left to right: an extra item, the four architect presentations, the "bible" of what the new library should be (the thick binder and the CD), and agendas, minutes, and board packets (the other two binders).
Picture by Gretchen Quarterman for Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange (LAKE),
at South Georgia Regional Library, Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 26 October 2012.
I know of at least one open records request somewhere else that, two years later and counting, still isn't satisfied, for items that it's difficult to understand how a certain local government can function if it doesn't have them readily available for its own employees to reference. And another about simple receipts that took six months to produce. And another open records request for agendas and minutes, that, more than a year later, that board is still stonewalling about.
Maybe it takes a library to deliver open records. Maybe other local government bodies might want to take notes.
Here's the open records request that resulted in the documents pictured above. You may wonder why it took them more than three days to provide the information. Nobody ever sent them an open records request. Ever, in the memory of anyone now working with the library board, or previous directors of the library. So they had to figure out what to do. Plus, as you can see, that is a rather massive array of records.
From: "John S. Quarterman"
To: Patrick Spurlock
Cc: "John S. Quarterman"
Subject: open records request
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:05:04 -0400
Here's a written reminder of my open records request of Thursday 18 October 2012. I'm looking forward to seeing you this afternoon at 4PM. I'll bring a scanner.
Pursuant to the open records law, I would like to inspect and copy the following library board records:
Minutes and agendas and packets and RFPs for library board meetings going back a year: both for the South Georgia Regional Library Board and the Valdosta-Lowndes County Library Board.
The four architect presentations in the last cut before the decision for the architect for the new library.
Building plan guidelines that the architects had to follow.
The "bible" of what the new library should be.
As we discussed, the recent revisions of the Georgia open records law change the per-page charge for most copies from 25 cents to 10 cents.
Since the recent changes to the open meetings and open records law are new to everyone, I've included here a few references to those changes.
Here is a video of the Industrial Authority's attorney explaining some of the changes:
AJC report on the governor signing the changes into law:
ACCG summary of the changes:
GMA summary of the changes:
H.B. 397, the law which makes the changes:
Please see line 490 in H.B. 397 for the per-page price change.
However, since I will bring a photocopier, library staff should not need to make most copies. Please see lines 455-457 in H.B. 397.
Any documents that can be made available in PDF or other electronic format will save everyone time and effort, since no photocopying will be required. I will bring a USB stick for electronic copies. Please see lines 532-547 in H.B. 397.
Also, please note that the new law codifies that providing "access to records through a website accessible by the public" is an acceptable delivery mechanism. Please see lines 587-588 in H.B. 397.
If there are any questions about my request, I may be contacted at:John S. Quarterman
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Best exercises to strengthen dog's muscles
13 Mar, 2019
Building muscle strength and tone in dogs is a goal in a range of scenarios like recovery from injury or surgery, slowing atrophy in older dogs, and conditioning in active, sporting dogs. What is the best way to strengthen dog's muscles?
The answer to this question may come from reviewing the objectives of current treatment for osteoarthritis and other chronic orthopaedic conditions in dogs and humans. The two treatment objectives are to:
- Alleviate pain
- Improve joint function
Combined with medication, physical therapy is becoming a part of the treatment approach. Physical therapy may include electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, movement therapy, massage and acupuncture.
In terms of active exercise or movement therapy, the specific objectives of the treatment are to:
- Strengthen muscles that provide locomotion
- Improve biomechanical function of the joints
What are the most effective exercises to build dogs' muscles?
A study involving dogs investigated the most effective exercises to strengthen muscles and improve joint function. The purpose of the study was to assess the joint kinematics of forelimbs and hind limbs when walking uphill, downhill and over low obstacles compared with walking unimpeded on a horizontal surface.
Study participants
The study involved eight (8) dogs of similar type (Labrador, Golden Retriever, Large Munsterlander, Australian Shepherd, Border Collie, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever). The dogs had no clinical or orthopaedic abnormalities.
Study method and data analysis
Reflective markers were placed on defined anatomical landmarks on the fore and hind limbs of each dog. Digital cameras were placed around the measurement area to collect data.
Dogs were asked to walk unimpeded over a horizontal surface, uphill, downhill and over obstacles. The obstacles comprised five caveletti rails set at the height of each dog's carpal joint and spaced at the distance between the dogs' hind and forelimbs. Between, each experimental session, each dog was given a 10 minute rest break.
Three dimensional angles of the shoulder, elbow, carpal, hip, stifle, and tarsal joint were calculated. The angles were defined by three markers surrounding each joint – one placed distal to the joint, one near the centre of joint rotation, and the final one placed proximal to the joint.
The following variables were calculated: maximum flexion, maximum extension, angle velocity, and angle acceleration. The range of motion for each joint was calculated as the maximum extension minus maximum flexion.
Uphill walking
Uphill walking compared to unimpeded walking on a horizontal surface resulted in increased joint flexion only in the hip joint. Joint extension increased in the shoulder, elbow, carpal, hip and tarsal joints.
Downhill walking
Compared with walking on a horizontal surface, downhill walking resulted in increased joint flexion in the shoulder and carpal joint. Joint extension increased with downhill walking in the shoulder, carpal and stifle joints.
Low level obstacles (Cavaletti rails)
When negotiating low level obstacles, joint flexion increased in the elbow, carpal, stifle, and tarsal joints. Joint extension increased in the carpal and stifle joints.
Additionally, retrograde (or backward) velocity increased in the elbow, stifle and tarsal joints while forward velocity increased in the stifle and tarsal joints.
What is the best exercise to strengthen dogs' muscles?
This study showed that the three (3) different modes of walking: uphill, downhill and low level obstacles changed kinematics in the observed joints.
The exercise with the most effective therapeutic benefit is the low level obstacle course (cavalettis). This exercise resulted in increases in joint kinematics of all joints observed in the study. There are two possible reasons that negotiating the obstacles is so beneficial for dogs.
Firstly, dogs are required to raise their limbs during the swing phase of their gait to clear the obstacles. Greater effort is required to complete this exercise than walking on the flat. As greater joint flexion is required, low level obstacles are contraindicated for dogs during initial recovery stages from some orthopaedic surgery such as tibial plateau levelling osteotomy.
The second reason that low level obstacles has therapeutic benefit are the changes in velocity observed with this exercise. The change in velocity is deliberate to ensure that dogs successfully negotiate each rail at a walk to avoid "bunny hopping". The change in pace requires greater demand of the dogs' proprioception skills. Dogs need to be intentional in the placement of their limbs.
Due to the increase in joint flexion and extension and demand on the dog's proprioception skills, low level obstacles are effective for treating dogs with orthopaedic and neurological conditions where improvement in motor control and placement of limbs is required.
Uphill walking is also a beneficial mode of exercise for dogs requiring strength in the hind limbs. This study showed limited change in forelimb joint angles when dogs walked uphill. The alteration in joint angles in the hind limb, particularly the hip joint, indicates that uphill walking is beneficial to strengthen the muscles supporting the hip. These muscles are required to propel the dog's body upward and include the femoral biceps, semitendinous and semimembraneous muscles.
Downhill walking showed changes in joint kinematics in the forelimbs only. Changes in acceleration when walking downhill indicated a more deliberate gait. Hence, downhill walking is beneficial for proprioception and motor control. Changes in the joint angles also indicate that downhill walking is effective in strengthening muscles surrounding the shoulder.
How to start conditioning exercises with a dog?
While active walking exercises are effective in altering joint kinematics in the shoulder, elbow, carpal, hip, stifle and tarsal joints, some considerations are required before starting an exercise programme:
Check with your vet for any contraindications to exercise e.g. stage of recovery from surgery or injury, other health conditions such as cardiorespiratory conditions, osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, patella luxation etc, dog's weight, dog's pain levels.
Based on your dog's condition, determine the muscles you want to strengthen. Select the appropriate walking exercise.
Based on your conditioning goals for your dog, consider the exercise intensity (i.e. incline gradient, number of caveletti rails), session duration and session frequency.
Full Stride provides canine, remedial massage treatments in the Brisbane area to help keep your dog active and pain free. For certified canine massage therapists in your area please refer to www.saena.com.au .
Until next time, enjoy your dogs.
Holler, P. J., Brazda, V., Dal-Bianco, B., Lewy, E., Mueller, M. C., Peham, C., & Bockstahler, B. A. (2010). Kinematic motion analysis of the joints of the forelimbs and hind limbs of dogs during walking exercise regimens. American journal of veterinary research, 71(7), 734-740.


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Partial Glade Road Resurfacing Begins Sept. 23
Post Date:09/20/2019 11:40 AM
Glade Road has been an integral part of Colleyville's road system for many decades, and is an important east-west transportation route for residents, businesses and visitors. To maintain a quality driving surface, the City will conduct interim asphalt maintenance.Return to full list >>
Starting Monday, September 23, Glade Road will be one-way (westbound only) between Pool Road and Green Oaks Drive. Eastbound traffic will be diverted to Hall-Johnson. The closure is expected to last two weeks.
This lane closure will allow the City to resurface some of the existing damaged pavement east of Pool Road.
Residents along the corridor have been contacted and message boards have been placed. Plan an alternate route and expect a few additional minutes added to your commute. We appreciate your patience on this project.
If you have questions, contact Public Works at 817.503.1360.


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Weight Loss Stories
Reshape Your Body Success Stories
These women got with Prevention's exercise and eating program and saw amazing results–you can, too!
Lose 10-15 Pounds
Kerry Blanchard Basking Ridge,NJ38 years old Lost 10 pounds, 8 inches, 4% body fat
Body Type: Soccer Mom Spread Once you hit your late 30s, it's harder to lose or even maintain your weight. Life gets in the way–jobs, kids, and aging parents all conspire to steal exercise time. Making matters worse, you start losing muscle tissue, so your metabolism slows. The result: an extra 10 to 15 pounds that seem impossible to shake. "To drop those stubborn pounds, you need high-intensity cardio and full-body strength training," says Freytag.
Why She Signed Up "With school, sports, and work, I found I got so busy I lost motivation."
Biggest Obstacle "I felt if I couldn't do 45 minutes or an hour of exercise, I shouldn't bother doing anything."
Blanchard, a physician assistant and single mother of two boys, 10 and 11, used to work out all the time. But as her sons got older, she started tending more to their activities and less to her own.
Steady weight gain and the realization that life wasn't going to slow down helped change her mind. "Finding time is still hard, but I've learned to seize the moment as often as I can," she says. "I grab 15 minutes here and there to do my exercises. If it's 8 pm and I'm not doing anything, I'll hop on the StairMaster rather than sit on the couch and watch television. The weight comes off a little slower this way, but it still comes off."
Food Tip Blanchard had tried diets but could never maintain their stringent restrictions. "Turns out, all I really needed was to keep my portions in check. I love to eat all kinds of foods; I just need to eat a little less. Now I will actually count my crackers or measure out my cereal to double-check that I'm eating just a serving, not three or four."
Source: Prevention
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