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Have any other dealers noticed this?
I was wondering if any other of you FFLs have taken notice of this issue with the distributors over the last couple of years.
I have aligned myself with a number of distributors over time and not just for the sake of price, but just to be able to get what clients have wanted which is still way too often an effort in futility. Distributor inventory is pathetic, especially on the more popular guns. It seems that they have quantities of guns in stock and when they are gone, they stay gone. For example, none of my outlets have any S&W Bodyguard 380s and haven't for quite some time. Back in early 2010, I had a client that wanted a Walther PPK and had cash in hand. They were out of stock everywhere I tried to get one. All the reps said that they were on order but have heard nothing. I finally called S&W (they handle Walther in this country) and asked why this is. I basically received no logical answer. This has happened on too many potential sales for a number of guns from a bunch of manufacturers and is getting old real fast. I know Colt has a policy of "You'll see one when you see one, if you see one" and got pretty much this response from two factory reps I spoke to, one on the phone and another in person at last year's NRA conference.
I understand that distributors may be keeping inventory lower for cost saving measures, but the issue really seems to be with the manufacturers, not the distributors. One thing they appear to be doing is to be shipping out orders to the largest distributors that give the largest quantity orders, not the smaller ones or the ones that order less guns at any given time. The jobbers are hesitant to bash the manufacturers when you ask why, but this is what the inferrence seems to be and what I gleaned from my call to S&W about the Walther.
The only brand that I really understand the jobbers not having is Sig. A number of them have dropped Sig because of their internal policy of tracking sales on a retailer level and when they see one that is selling a good amount of their guns, they contact them directly and offer to go factory direct. That has pissed off a bunch of the jobbers and they have dropped carrying Sig as a result. I got this first hand, so I know it's true. Out of the 12 distributors on my list, only 2 carry Sig Sauer now.
It's getting real difficult for us small fish to deliver if we cannot get what the clients want because we cannot align with the biggest jobbers due to their dealer sales policies. It's really getting quite frustrating. :mad:
Allocation is a bitch, you just have deal with it. The big fish get the 1st bite the rest of us get the left overs. Charge a reasonable transfer fee and make your $ there.
I am having the same exact problem. Customers have cash in hand but the gun is out of stock with 15 different distributors.
Learn how to do smithwork, trigger jobs & bedding jobs. I do trigger jobs for simple low time invested weapons. M&P, Glock etc. and make a few $$$ off parts. If you are SOT paid, check around and lower your transfer fees.
Something else around here, is a few of us smaller dealers band together and carry only a couple of say, Keltec 9 or S&W M&P .22 pistols. Just an idea.
Just an observation as a former FFL and now just a "civvie" - as others have said; make up with the tough times by doing transfers.
I have one FFL I deal with who receives all my out-of-state/Gunbrokeya purchases. I found him as he advertised in our local in-state gun boards. All states have local gun boards, or national gun boards have regional sub-forums.
Anyway, I do the leg work, take all the risks, pay for it myself - and he does 10mins of paperwork and a NICS call for $20.00. He is busy as a one-armed paper-hanger.
There is another stocking dealer I use for xfers, but mostly for convenience and for hand-guns that I sell and have to be shipped dealer-dealer.
I already offer to do transfers and accept shipments.
I'm not an FFL, but it seems there are a lot of people making a bit of money teaching classes on firearms safety and safe concealed carry and such. That might be a way to increase your shop traffic if you have access to a range and some dummy guns and a background/experience that would be marketable. If I took a safe carry class and the instructor was impressively knowledgable, i would want their input on choosing a firearm.
Already got certified and am heading in that direction, oranagello. Definately, a good idea.
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According to a January 2010 Academic Impressions survey of department chairs, 64 percent of department chairs felt that they were not adequately prepared to assume the role when they first began chairing their department. And of the various duties and responsibilities of the academic chair, 43 percent felt least prepared to address advancement and fundraising initiatives.
Yet by virtue of the chair's position, not only are there many times when a department leader will need to be involved in the conversation between a potential donor and the institution, there are also many times when the chair may need to be the only official involved in the conversation. This is because the donor may want to hear from the academic leader in his or her field of interest, rather than from a professional fundraiser. And as more institutions, both private and public, look to ramp up fundraising efforts in a sluggish economy, the role of academic leaders will become increasingly vital.
We turned to Jason McNeal, Ph.D., consultant with Gonser Gerber Tinker Stuhr LLP, for his advice on what those new to the department chair position most need to know in order to take an active and effective role in fundraising. He offers these five tips.
Tip #1: Focus on Relationships, not Transactions
Recognize that good advancement work is not a series of transactions with donors, but a process of strengthening a series of relationships. McNeal advises steering clear of the assumption that your role is to "get dollars" and then move on to the next gift. Rather, your role is to build and strengthen donor relationships that will serve your program and the institution for many years.
Jason McNeal, GGTS
To create such environments, McNeal suggests asking questions and listening. Rather than talking to donors, get donors talking with you. Ask potential donors about:
- Their experiences as a student or an alum
- Their family
- Their values and interests
- Other activities and organizations in which they are involved
Of any potential donor, you should be able to answer the question, "What are their other charitable priorities?" If you cannot answer this question, then you probably do not know the donor nearly as well as you need to. If you did, you would know who they support financially and why. These are questions you want to ask and deeper conversations that you want to have; no one wants to be a part of a conversation that opens with, "I'm here to ask for money."
From former students to alumni met at club events, faculty members have unique connections into an institution's external stakeholders. Join us online on July 11, 2011 to learn a better structure for identifying institutional prospects as a team.
Tip #2: Focus on What Needs You'll Meet
Jason McNeal, GGTS
In fact, McNeal suggests, adopting an approach that is too institution-centric or program-centric will probably turn potential donors away. Don't come with a carefully made case explaining your vision for the program and your aspirations, as you might do in a grant proposal. What you really want to do is understand the donor's aspirations for your programs, your division, and your university. You want to learn their values and their vision, so that you can match the work you are doing with what you know to be their needs and their aspirations. This is key to building a deeper relationship with your potential donors, and one that will lead to acts of generosity and meaningful engagement over time.
Once you know how your aspirations and your donor's aspirations are aligned, have an earnest conversation about what needs your program will be able to meet because of their gift. "Shift the focus," McNeal suggests, "from what achieving your priorities will do for your department to what achieving your priorities will do for the constituencies you serve." If that donor gave your department a million dollars, how would you be able to use those funds to improve education for your students? What impact would funded, new research in your field have on your region or on humanity?
Jason McNeal, GGTS
Tip #3: Ask for Advice
McNeal recommends that one way in which you can broaden your opportunities to build relationships with donors is to establish a board to advise on academic programming. "A well-run advisory board is a wonderful opportunity to get new stakeholders invested in your department." What better way to create an environment that encourages acts of generosity than one in which you invite the advice of your donors and involve them in the life and progress of your department?
However, McNeal warns against two common pitfalls:
- Don't treat your advisory board like a governing board
- Don't try to start too big
On the first point, make sure that you don't establish a one-way reporting relationship with your advisory board. It will be far more valuable to you to spend the limited time your board members have in asking them for specific advice, not in reporting to them how much you have raised or what new things your department has done. "Take all that reporting and save it for another day," McNeal suggests. "Get these people in a room for maybe half a day, not long, and give them one or maybe two big questions to work on."
For example, if you are having difficulty marketing a particular program, pull together leaders from a variety of fields into one room and let them discuss how they would approach the problem. This will engage them much more actively and meaningfully than a quarterly report, and will probably generate some new ideas for your department from an outside and fresh perspective.
McNeal suggests making sure that you:
- Give the board members meaningful topics
- Ask sincerely for their advice
- Respond to their advice -- let them know which suggestions you feel are achievable and workable, and which ones you feel are not feasible at this time
Second, make sure to attract the right people. It is more important to have a few of the right people than many of the wrong people. Rather than start with the assumption that you need 20 members to fill out your advisory board, McNeal suggests identifying five or six of the right kind of leaders, and building from there. "Look for people of influence and affluence."
This Works for the Humanities, Too
Business schools frequently establish such advisory boards, inviting a selection of local business leaders and entrepreneurial alumni. "But you may be missing an opportunity," McNeal warns, "by not doing this in the humanities and social sciences, as well."
McNeal cites the example of a college that was building a performing and fine arts center and was able to cultivate the involvement of a leading, regional businessman. This CEO made the lead gift on the project because he recognized the value of the performing arts, and even talked about the arts being "the heartbeat of a community." These are the leaders you want to look for. Regardless of their field or industry, they may have interests that span a wide variety of areas. This is one reason it is so important to get to know your donors well -- there may be unexpected ways in which they can engage with your institution.
Tip #4: Invest the Time
Jason McNeal, GGTS
McNeal advises that it is also going to take time to see results; donor cultivation is a long-term endeavor. "It is not wise to come in and expect that it will take 6-9 months to fund some new effort for the department," McNeal warns. "This isn't because the transfer of resources takes time, but because the building of relationships takes time. It will take time and investment to get the results you need."
As department chairs have very limited time to begin with, McNeal warns against the dangers of becoming sidetracked by efforts that sound attractive but are unlikely to show much return. For example, while social media technologies offer inexpensive tools for listening in to alumni interests and reaching large numbers of constituents swiftly, McNeal warns that social media, at present, is unlikely to provide by itself a vehicle that will allow department chairs to raise the amount of money needed to fund programmatic improvements. Text-to-give and Twitter, for example, are useful in specific circumstances (such as collecting funds swiftly in service to a short-term cause such as disaster relief), but have as yet seen little effect in higher education fundraising.
"It may be tempting to look for technological solutions," McNeal cautions, "but you want to make sure you are using your time -- a very limited resource -- in getting out from behind the desk, visiting with donors, and building relationships."
Tip #5: Involve Your Faculty
Jason McNeal, GGTS
"The future is not what the past was, with respect to external funding," McNeal remarks. "The departments, the schools, and the colleges that are going to thrive are those who discover how to make development work a competency not only of academic leaders but also of faculty." Rather than take on the full load of the department's development work, the department chair's role is to coordinate conversations between faculty and donors who have an interest in the department.
McNeal suggests:
- "Have regular, candid, open conversations with both junior and senior faculty about the state of funding, and what needs to happen to ensure the future health and growth of the department; talk about the shared responsibility"
- Educate faculty about the resources available to them; "make sure they understand the support that development officers can bring to them in guiding the cultivation process. If you're going to ask faculty to share in the work of fundraising, they need to know what resources they have access to"
- Ensure that faculty and development personnel engage in ongoing conversations about the innovative research your faculty are doing that may interest and inspire donors
"Ultimately," McNeal clarifies, "the department chair's role fundraising is less about going to get money and more about developing a culture where the department thinks proactively about its funding. You need to communicate that everyone needs to be in the ball game; when it comes to funding your department, no one should be sitting on the sidelines."
Also for Department Chairs: Managing Underperforming Faculty
Are you a department chair? (If not, forward this to your chair!) If so, join Academic Impressions, Jeffrey L. Buller of Florida Atlantic University, and Kathleen A. Rinehart of Saint Xavier University for a three-day, intensive conference for department chairs that will help you:
- Develop and use performance metrics for your faculty evaluation
- Set clear performance expectations for your faculty
- Differentiate between types of performance problems and their causes
- Determine the best strategy for mitigating faculty performance issues


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Monday, March 23, 2009
Guess Who is Caddying for Erica Blasberg?
Admit it -- you've been sitting around at times thinking to yourself, "That Dogs That Chase Cars guy would probably be a really incredible caddie." Oh, you haven't? Damn.
Well LPGA golfer Erica Blasberg laughs at your negative caddying presumptions about me and wants you to know that starting this Thursday, yours truly will be lugging Erica's bag for 72 straight holes.
/touches toes ... cracks back ... sighs
Yep, it's true. This week I will be at the J Golf Phoenix LPGA International Presented by Mirassou Winery at Papago Golf Course in Phoenix, Arizona caddying for a real, live LPGA girl in a real, live LPGA tournament. What you got to say about that, Rick Reilly?
I haven't exactly decided what approach I'm planning on taking, but it should involve multiple reports over at the Golf FanHouse page including some (crosses fingers) good Getty Images photos from my friends over there (thanks Maxx).
Just a little background. I went to the University of Arizona, where I met and covered Erica during her time dominating the collegiate golf circuit. I'm not going to tell you I'm the best caddie in the world, but I do have some experience at a little known golf club called St. Andrews (pats back), so at least someone believed at one point that I can read a putt or two.
It should be interesting and I'm excited, and my two goals are these -- not to land Blasberg a fine for a bad bunker rake job and try not to hand her a 9-iron when she asks for a 6. Easy does it.
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- Lucas said...
Awesome. Sounds like a blast and definitely a unique oportunity.
Good luck.
- March 23, 2009 at 7:48 AM
- Lucas said...
Sorry. clicked on the link and had to say it...
Damn, she's hot.
- March 23, 2009 at 7:51 AM
- The Armchair Golfer said...
Awesome. I have complete confidence in you.
- March 23, 2009 at 11:51 AM
- spencer096 said...
first off...yea, she's smokin'.
good luck man. you gonna be lining up putts too? i know that's pretty common on the lpga.
- March 23, 2009 at 1:01 PM
- Sean said...
Nice work if you can get it, congrats. Keep us up to date on your experiences.
- March 23, 2009 at 6:53 PM
- niel said...
Wonder if the "valley pull" is still prevalent on those new greens at Papago...
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Surface treatments for MIM were relatively unheard of until the components started showing up on the outside of devices, and required special treatment. And with companies like Apple trying to lock up long term supplies for some parts, suppliers are having problems accommodating everyone. While Qualcomm has already launched its Toq smartwatch, other manufacturers besides Apple expecting to release one this year include Sony, Casio, Nike, Adidas, Epson and LG.
The below 50% production yield that Apple and Qualcomm purportedly have grabbled with, means that out of 40 watches being built, less than 20 make the cut and can be sold. This isn't the first time we've heard of problems with Apple's iWatch. During the summer, Apple was rumored to be hiring new engineers to help it get past a design problem that it was having with the product.
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1. VZWuser76 (Posts: 4783; Member since: 04 Mar 2010)
The MIM process has been around since the 70s, and is used a lot in firearms manufacturing for smaller parts (triggers, slide stops, etc.) So it seems odd that they are having so many problems with this. It's not like it's new technology.
2. Mxyzptlk (unregistered)
Smart watches aren't exactly something that's been around for a while though.
5. VZWuser76 (Posts: 4783; Member since: 04 Mar 2010)
How does that matter? MIM is a process to make a material more rigid. The shapes of the firearms parts are extremely more complex than a rectangle, even if it's curved. Many of the firearm parts are as intricately shaped as the parts inside a mechanical clock or watch. This is the chassis. If they were start they would've consulted with or hired people from firearms manufacturers. They've been dealing with far more intricate designs and for far longer.
7. Furbal (unregistered)
I was going to say the same thing. +1.
9. troutsy (Posts: 319; Member since: 17 Feb 2012)
I didn't want to start my Friday by agreeing with Mxy, but manufacturing isn't as easy as you seem to imply.
Metal Injection Molding is a multi-step process that molds a part significantly larger than the final shape. It's then basically baked in an oven down to a usable state. Since the 70's, the process has been refined so the size can be relatively accurately predicted. But even then, your comparison to gun mfgs isn't fair because Apple probably puts much tighter tolerance on their part.
And you haven't even addressed the actual problem listed in the article. They say the production fallout is due to surface treatments on the part, not MIM. There could be 1000 different problems they are dealing with that make the surface peel off, scratch easily, discolor.
11. VZWuser76 (Posts: 4783; Member since: 04 Mar 2010)
I could agree with most of what you said, until you mentioned that Apple has tighter tolerance on their parts than a gun manufacturer. Those are mechanical parts that need a tight tolerance if they're going to work, the part on this iWatch is the chassis, it's not a moving part.
13. VZWuser76 (Posts: 4783; Member since: 04 Mar 2010)
And I am usually the first one to point out that when there is a problem with a device, that there are component tolerances and mechancal issues that may affect the final product. But I would think with a chassis that the tolerances wouldn't need to be so tight.
15. troutsy (Posts: 319; Member since: 17 Feb 2012)
I think it could go either way. I think the MIM gun parts are not actually that difficult to tolerance. External features (the width/length of the trigger, etc.) aren't probably critical to the mechanical operation. Anything that affects firing/safety I would think is machined as a secondary operation. I wouldn't call that a feature of the MIM.
I never understand how Apple fits components together. Think about the gap between the outside of the chassis where the glass is fit/glued into place. Around the entire perimeter of the glass there will be a zero-gap fit. It's a nightmare to tolerance and make a part like that.
But that is again besides the point, if it is something with the surface finish it probably has to do with the back of the watch. Tolerances/Requirements for the back of the watch are likely very strict and difficult to evaluate. Number of scratches, the width/length allowable for scratches, the size/number of dimples on the surface. Someone looking at the watch under a specifically controlled light will only be 85% consistent at identifying defects if they are good. So a 50% fallout isn't necessarily outrageous.
17. VZWuser76 (Posts: 4783; Member since: 04 Mar 2010)
The external tolerances wouldn't be that big of an issue, but internal parts would be. If anything they are right on or slightly bigger, then a gunsmith does some fitment (anything from deburring to grinding) to make it work. But you wouldn't want to be too far off otherwise the figment process would be cost prohibitive and and the gunsmith and/or customer will look elsewhere for a product with closer tolerances.
The difference as I see it is that with a firearm, these are moving parts. With something like a watch chassis, once they're together, that should be it, barring disassembly for repairs. The only advantage that the firearm industry has over the mobile device industry is that they aren't shipping anywhere near the amount of devices that companies like Apple and Samsung are. So employees can take more time to ensure a proper fitment.
3. Extradite (banned) (Posts: 316; Member since: 30 Dec 2013)
Always the first product made buy any company, tends to be having lots of negative drawbacks, .. il"e wait for the 2nd version.
6. VZWuser76 (Posts: 4783; Member since: 04 Mar 2010)
But like I said in reply to Myx, this isn't like a normal problem with first run products, it's a metal strengthening process for the chassis that's been in use for around 40 years, not a defective mechanical part or an out of tolerance electrical component. It sounds like the people Apple & QC hired weren't as experienced as they needed to be. But perhaps the people who are old hats at this are under contract and/or have non compete clauses for the MIM process.
10. troutsy (Posts: 319; Member since: 17 Feb 2012)
And no... none of that is correct.
12. VZWuser76 (Posts: 4783; Member since: 04 Mar 2010)
So MIM is not a metal strengthening process that came about in the 70s? And defective mechanical parts and out of tolerance electronic components aren't problems that plague most first run devices? The last 2 sentences were my speculations on why they are having the problems they are, which I can be wrong about, because they are just speculation. But really, everything is wrong?
14. troutsy (Posts: 319; Member since: 17 Feb 2012)
I've never actually worked with MIM, but I think calling it a strengthening process is grossly misleading.
We used to have many powder metal products at our company, which forces metal powder into a shape and then applies heat to get the metal grains to fuse together. MIM is similar, but the first step is to mix the metal powder with a plastic material and inject the plastic into the net shape. The plastic is dissolved away and then the metal is fused together with heat in a similar fashion. The advantages are the complexity and accuracy of the shape that you are able to create with MIM versus powder metal. It also allows a much larger selection of materials versus direct injecting molten metal, ie. Die casting.
Your speculation and commentary on launch issues isn't wrong, per se, but it's based on the one assumption that I just really, really disagree with.
18. VZWuser76 (Posts: 4783; Member since: 04 Mar 2010)
I can see what you mean now, thanks for the info. Just curious, I know plenty of gun owners on the forums shun MIM parts, similar to people on here when OEMS use a plastic/polycarbonite body. Are they any worse than die cast parts in terms of strength or longevity? I have quite a few guns with MIM parts and they've never given me any trouble. But the way some of these guys talk about MIM parts it's like they're made out of asbestos or baby kittens.
16. TBomb (Posts: 846; Member since: 28 Dec 2012)
My guess is they're looking in the wrong spot for the problem... maybe it's not in the actual MIM process itself but theyre doing something wrong in another spot.
4. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)
Wow must be very hard for Apple to make a smart watch. SONY is on its way making a 3rd one soon, SAMSUNG redesigning it's 2nd Smart Watch. next up is LG


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HAVILAND – Wayne Trace scored 18 of the first 20 points of the game and never looked back as the Raiders rolled to a 71-43 win over visiting Continental in non-league boys basketball action Wednesday night at the 'Palace.'
The Raiders moved to 10-1 on the year with the victory, posting a 23-10 advantage after one quarter and cruising from there.
Consecutive treys from Corbin Linder and Colby Speice ignited the Raider offense, which put together a 12-0 run to widen a 6-2 lead into an 18-2 advantage. Linder added a second three-pointer in the period to start the dozen point run, with Devin Wenzlick scoring five points and Ethan Linder chipped in the other four.
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Wayne Trace opened the second quarter with a 13-6 run, topped by a pair of Corbin Linder treys, to take control and post a 38-19 halftime advantage.
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"Our younger players were able to come in and they played pretty well for the most part," noted the Wayne Trace mentor. "It was a good night to get them some experience."
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On the night, Wayne Trace finished 26 of 41 from the field (63 percent), including seven of ten from beyond the arc. The Raiders also won the battle of the boards 30-18 but did commit more turnovers 23-20. Continental was 14 of 38 from the field (37 percent).
Corbin Linder led all scorers with 15 points with Ethan Linder and Colby Speice chipping in eight markers each. Devin Wenzlick and Cole Shepherd also posted seven points apiece for Wayne Trace. Wenzlick had eight rebounds to lead the Raiders while Shepherd and Justin Speice got four each. Colby Speice dished out for assists for the Raiders and Blackmore picked up three steals.
"It was good to see Corbin hit some shots early," continued the Raider head coach. "Hopefully, that gives him a little bit of a confidence boost. Devin rebounded well again and was able to come up with some early baskets for us. T.J. had one of his better games of the year I thought tonight. Overall, we did a lot of positive things tonight."
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Seven Steps To An Open Door
Seven Steps To An Open Door
November 2, 2009
Rob Taub
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Job Search
The best way to introduce yourself to a company that doesn't appear to be actively looking is to know the "
What, where and how
you can help the company". I can give you a better-than-even chance to get the door to open to be able to introduce yourself, perhaps even create a job that is just right for you. It will take time and careful preparation but it will pay a dividend.
Step 1 – Functional strengths:
Begin by listing all your functional strengths across the top of a sheet of paper. Some examples of 'functional strengths' are
marketing, financial operations, research and development, information technology, engineering, strategic planning, recruiting, training & development, etc
. Some people have several; some only one. List as many as you can.
Step 2 – Core competencies:
Next, under each functional strength you listed, write down anything and everything it qualifies you to do: Qualifies you to do for any organization, not just those you may be considering today. Of course not every organization needs help in every area but it is good for you to know in any event what you have in your armory. To do this you need to think in terms of employers' needs, not just in terms of your strengths.
Step 3 – Think like an employer:
To think like an employer requires that you think in terms of solving problems and recognizing opportunities. For example, if "Marketing" is your functional strength, under it you might list
Uncovering new markets; Identifying markets for new products; Finding new usage for old products; Improving internal/corporate communications; Stimulating client communications; Evaluating expansion opportunities; Stimulating sales; Writing brochures; Coordinating events, Community outreach, etc
. as 'competencies' tied to your that strength and where problems and/or opportunities may be found. Hence, you are thinking like an employer.
Step 4 – The "big picture":
You will need to develop a big picture perspective for targeting employers. First, carefully review your experience and your interests, giving equal consideration to both. There may be experiences you have where you performed well but didn't enjoy yourself. No sense focusing where job satisfaction will be lacking. Next, with an open mind review all your experiences trying not to lock yourself in to traditional position or industry boundaries. Take the "blinders" off … broaden the scope. For instance, your experience may be in the Pet Supply Industry but your "Marketing" prowess extends throughout "supply chain" or maybe it lay more in the program management and strategic planning side and tied less to a specific product category. Or perhaps you may enjoy service-oriented environments, organizing people and moving them forward smoothly and well. This may suggest other organizations. Maybe your perspective turns to the client-side suggesting a very different set of organizations like
ad agencies, marketing or consulting firms or associations, councils, trade organizations or corporate foundations
, for example.
Step 5 – Targets:
Once your have completed Step-4, you are ready to identify the types of companies most appropriate for your strengths, experiences, skill-sets and competencies, and you can begin to find the names and decision-makers of such companies, with the confidence that those you uncover are also those most likely to have need for someone like you. (This part can be accomplished with a minimum amount of Internet savvy). Once you have identified companies' names that are likely to need you, and the decision-makers, you are ready to prepare your approach strategy. (If you already had a company or companies in mind, take the time to complete steps 1-4. The exercise is still invaluable for developing your personal introduction as an "individual solutions provider").
Step 6 – Ready...Aim...
As you may already know from job searching experience, in most cases your initial approach will be
a letter targeted to a decision-maker
and written as if you had only that person in mind; and since you want to position yourself as an "individual solutions provider" and not a "job searcher" - one from the masses – a resume is not included. In place of the traditional 'cover letter and resume combo' you can style a letter that incorporates language and key elements of your resume. This is your
Direct Contact Resume Letter
, one of the more frequently used letters in job searching. This format is more likely to help you stand-out as an individual solutions provider and "sell" you. It will look something like this:
Example letter
Mr. Farley Ranger
Pheasants Forever
444 Olde Mill Road
Port Hercules, MI 55555
Dear Mr. Ranger:
Anyone in our industry knows that a company like yours in today's market is anticipating a period of rapid growth. This will require an outstanding effort on the part of its people. As an avid environmentalist and a small farm owner who has worked extensively in establishing and developing habitat in partnership with conservation services, and has helped to build an organization in the same industry, I believe I know something about what that will take.
Unless I miss my guess, your anticipated growth has probably created needs in a number of areas already, and I believe I can help. For example, you may need help in controlling the direction of the company so that your growth is smooth, profitable and lasting. Acquiring, training and motivating new personnel may be an area where you can use my help. Another may be shifting some of your administrative burden to give you more time for other pressing matters that an executive in your position may face; and there is likely more that you are considering at this stage where my help can give you an edge..
In addition, I led men and women in groups of 30 to 500, built teams and managed budgets in the millions of dollar as an officer in the United States Army for the last 20+ years; and working for the government I needed to be innovative in order to stretch those dollars for they were usually shy of what was needed for the objective. I also worked with foreign leaders often contrasting ideas for achieving the objectives and had to build consensus to accomplish the common goal. I have learned how government and bureaucracy work and know what it takes to make things happen.
Having recently transitioned out of the military I have returned home and I am interested in working with your company; and when I say that I believe I can help you, I speak with conviction that comes from having done it. I will call next week to see if we should arrange a meeting. A short conversation will no doubt tell us whether or not we have the basis for getting together. I look forward to it!
Step 7 – The Follow-up:
When you call to follow-up on your letter you will likely connect first with an administrator. In preparation, call the company's main number and ask for the name of the decision-makers administrator. When you call, use the person's name and simple state: "
Good morning, Ms. Smith. This is Rob Taub calling. I promised Farley Ranger last week that I would follow-up this week with a call. Is he in?
When you get to the decision-maker, be direct. Your research told you that this is a company that has needs for your talents and experiences. You are not on the phone to ask for a job interview but to propose a "mutually beneficial get-together":
An opportunity
. Reference the letter directly and ask for the meeting. If you encounter any resistance it will probably be something like this: "
Can you tell me again why you are calling me?
" or "
Why I should be getting together with you?
" Reference the letter and reel off about three or four key areas where he needs your help and quickly follow-up asking if he feels there's any room for
improvement, advancement, stepping-up
...in those areas and when he replies "yes" (because there's
room) you set the meeting. If the response is still negative – if you feel you hit a road block – you will need to employ strong
telephone technique
. Part of your initial preparation is to become familiar with
telephone techniques
In conclusion
, many people assume that if a company isn't actively looking then there is no job. It is the experience of many job searchers familiar with the steps listed here, that tells us otherwise. Take the time and carefully prepare and you, too, may say otherwise.
Hope this helps!
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Tangy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Enjoy a holiday "must have," guilt free. Green onions perk up mashed potatoes, while plain yogurt adds to their creaminess. These will be a hit! —Donna Noel, Gray, Maine
- 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 12 medium)
- 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) reduced-fat plain yogurt
- 4 green onions, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
- 2. Drain potatoes; mash with yogurt, onions, butter, salt and pepper. Yield: 13 servings.
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3/4 cup: 114 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 216mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.
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"This is a great twist to a standard recipe. Everyone loved the tangy flavor."
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Jewelry Television®, the worlds largest retailer of loose colored gemstones, joins forces with internationally-renowned gemstone experts to teach customers, enthusiasts and designers about the latest in gemstones and jewelry at JTVs third annual Gem Lovers Conference. JTV will host the three-day event at its corporate headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 16, 17 and 18. The Gem Lovers Conference attracts attendees from across the U.S., the Virgin Islands and more than six different countries.
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When my family and I went up to Melbourne to audition, Taylor and I were waiting in the line and I ended up chickening out a bit and sitting down with my wife and two daughters. My main concern was that I didn't want to ruin my son's opportunity, being the old man I am. My family managed to get me up there last minute and off we went to audition. I never thought we'd get past the first round but it paid off I guess. Who would have thought that I'd end up beating my own son! 2nd and 3rd wasn't too bad at all.


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Re: [civilwarwest] Re: Was Pemberton Wrong, Bad, Incompetent (Vicksburg Campaign)
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- Another way to look at it was this Grant's 7th try and he only had to win once.
Tony <tony_gunter@...> wrote:
>--- In email@example.com, "callicles1" wrote:
>> I am of the opinion that Pemberton acquitted himself well enough during the campaign. He just ran up against Grant. I'm just wondering what you folks think.
>> 1. Was Grant that good; or
>> 2. Was Pemberton that bad; or
>> 3. Is it some where in between?
>Can I answer this in multiple parts? :)
>Grant's Yazoo Pass raid, though turned back at Fort Pemberton, had a major impact on Pemberton's ability to defend the interior of Mississippi. When Pemberton learned troops were sailing south through Yazoo pass, he deployed his scouts into the Yazoo River delta where they could not easily be recalled. As a consequence, Pemberton was forced to utilize amateur scouts against Grant's seasoned veterans between Port Gibson / Jackson / Edward's Station. As a result, Gregg assumed he was facing only a brigade at Raymond. This resulted in a complete rout at Raymond, which took Gregg's brigade off the table at Jackson and meant Johnston only had roughly 4000 men to defend Jackson. Complicating matters, Pemberton's cavalry was run ragged and his rail infratructure was compromised by Grierson's raid.
>GOOD: Grant kept Pemberton on his toes, launching multiple efforts to strike at Pemberton's ability to wage war and open up a path south of Vicksburg. Yazoo Pass Raid, Grierson's raid, Sherman's feigned assault at Snyder's Bluff, Grant's canal, and Lake Providence all kept Pemberton guessing as to Grant's intent and direction of attack.
>BAD: Pemberton really should have spent some energy developing intel on the area south of the railroad. When the sh*t hit the fan, Pemberton's troops acted like they were the visiting team, often taking the wrong roads and failing to understand the location and direction of Grant's movements.
>2) Pemberton
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- --- In email@example.com, "Tony" wrote:
> Starting in early October IIRC, Grant asked repeatedly for direction. What am I to do? What is my objective? How should I proceed. Receiving absolutely no direction from Halleck, Grant outlined a plan: consolidate his force against Holly Springs, drive Pemberton south rebuilding the railroad as he went, take Vicksburg from the interior. Still, Halleck remained mute about Grant's objectives, despite the fact that Halleck was aware that McClernand had bent Lincoln's ear towards a riverine campaign.He did receive direction from Halleck; Halleck did not remain Mute.
> So we have Lincoln stabbing Grant in the back, and Halleck feeding him lies.Baseless.
>Would there have been a disaster at Holly Springs without the riverine expedition?
> As far as inventing my own history, go bugger yourself in the earhole.Truth hurts huh.
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It would be easy to pile on the comments Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant made about women and education this week in which he told an audience at a Washington Post event that America's education mediocrity began when "the mom got in the work place."
However, while many folks, including Bryant, may pine for a kinder, gentler time when Aunt Bea and Andy from "The Andy Griffith Show" were teaching Opie about the wrongs of killing a sparrow with a slingshot, it is important to note that "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Leave it to Beaver" were not documentaries.
The comment about women not withstanding, the fact is Mississippi is in a education fix and has been for some time — a fix that stay-at-home moms and dads can't control with 20 more minutes of reading every night before bed.
In an Atlantic Monthly story not so long ago, education was presented, front and center.
Unfortunately for Mississippi, the truth was not kind. Below is part of that article:
We've known for some time how this story ends nationwide: only 6 percent of U.S. students perform at the advanced-proficiency level in math, a share that lags behind kids in some 30 other countries, from the United Kingdom to Taiwan. But what happens when we break down the results? Do any individual U.S. states wind up near the top?
Incredibly, no. Even if we treat each state as its own country, not a single one makes it into the top dozen contenders on the list. The best performer is Massachusetts, ringing in at No. 17. Minnesota also makes it into the upper-middle tier, followed by Vermont, New Jersey, and Washington. And down it goes from there, all the way to Mississippi, whose students—by this measure at least—might as well be attending school in Thailand or Serbia.
Bryant is correct about one thing. Educating a child these days is difficult. There are a lot of pressures on time and money for everyone and making sure your children get enough attention is a daunting task.
It's daunting in Massachusetts, where the public education system is generally accepted to be the best in the country. It's doubly so in Mississippi where the educational system, to put it nicely, isn't recognized as the best in the country.
Education in Mississippi needs an overhaul, right now. Until we are willing to blow up the current model — from Pre-K to our universities — without regard to political consequences, we are going to be mired in the same education environment for the foreseeable future.
If we don't, Mississippi will continue to be compared to Thailand, and not even Opie's teacher Miss Helen will be able to fix the problem.
» Contact Mississippi Business Journal editor Ross Reily at firstname.lastname@example.com or (601) 364-1018


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Bureau Seminar, September 7, 2012
An Answer to a Controversy: Depositional Features and Associated Processes in the Upper Cretaceous, Deepwater Eagle Ford (Boquillas) Carbonate dominated A-Member
An Answer to a Controversy: Depositional Features and Associated Processes in the Upper Cretaceous, Deepwater Eagle Ford (Boquillas) Carbonate dominated A-Member
Dr. Robert Loucks, Greg Frébourg, and Steve Ruppel Senior Research Scientist, BEG
Click here for streaming video: September 7, 2012 8:55am
The Upper Cretaceous Boquillas-A member (Equivalent to the Eagle Ford) is well exposed in a series of roadcuts along Highway 90 west of Del Rio, Texas. These roadcuts display an interesting array of depositional features that have sparked a controversy regarding the depositional environment of these sediments. This controversy hinges on whether the sediments were deposited on a storm-dominated shelf above storm-wave base or were they deposited on a deeper water slope below storm-wave base. To address this controversy all data must be analyzed and weighed and not let just one piece of evidence force the conclusion.
The Boquillas-A unit was deposited on the drowned landward of the paleoStuart City shelf margin. The sediments are composed of deeper water biota including: Globigerinids, calcispheres, coccoliths, pelagic crinoid plates, thin-shelled bivalves, and small ammonites. No evidence of bioturbation is present. Sedimentary features include debris and mud flows (debrites), low-density turbidites, hummocky-like cross stratification, bottom current ripples and sand waves, load features, and slumps and slides.
Hummocky cross stratification (HCS) is common on storm-dominated shelves, and some researchers take this feature as indisputable evidence of deposition above storm-wave base. Historically, once HCS is observed, the default interpretation is deposition above storm wave base, and contradictory evidence often cannot override this dogma. However, all the deeper water biota, the lack of any bioturbation, and the predominance of sediments displaying slope processes strongest suggest a slope setting below storm-wave base. Recent literature has documented hummocky-lie cross stratification in deepwater carbonates in the Upper Cretaceous in France and attribute the process of formation not to storms, but to antidunes related to Kelvin-Helmholtz instability occurring between a relatively dense layer at the base of a thick turbidity current and a less dense upper layer made up of fine-grained particles. Therefore, when all the evidence is weighed, a deeper water slope setting is the logical interpretation for the depositional setting of the Boquillas-A member.