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When you think of fiscal responsibility, what are the words that come to mind? Many people think of stocks, bonds, or saving, but few people consider Credit Cards to be responsible. The truth is, that most successful people do use credit cards, however, they are responsible with their usage.
Be wary of late payment charges. Many of the credit companies out there now charge high fees for making late payments. Most of them will also increase your interest rate to the highest legal interest rate. Before you choose a credit card company, be sure that you are fully aware of their policy regarding late payments.
When making purchases with your credit cards you should stick to buying items that you need instead of buying those that you want. Buying luxury items with credit cards is one of the easiest ways to get into debt. If it is something that you can live without you should avoid charging it.
In order to minimize your credit card debt expenditures, review your outstanding credit card balances and establish which should be paid off first. A good way to save more money in the long run is to pay off the balances of cards with the highest interest rates. You'll save more in the long term because you will not have to pay the higher interest for a longer period of time.
If you have any credit cards that you have not used in the past six months, then it would probably be a good idea to close out those accounts. If a thief gets his hands on them, you may not notice for a while, because you are not likely to go looking at the balance to those credit cards.
Consider unsolicited credit card offers very carefully before you accept them. If an offer that comes to you looks good, read all the fine print to make sure you understand the time limit for any introductory offers on interest rates. Also, be aware of fees that are required for transferring a balance to the account.
If you are determined to stop using credit cards, cutting them up is not necessarily the best way to do it. Just because the card is gone doesn't mean the account is no longer open. If you get desperate, you may ask for a new card to use on that account, and get trapped in the same cycle of charging you wanted to get out of in the first place!
Only spend what you could afford to pay for in cash. The benefit of using a card rather than cash, or a debit card, is that it establishes credit, which you will need to get a loan in the future. By only spending what you can afford to pay for in cash, you will never get into debt that you can't get out of.
If you have made the poor decision of taking out a cash loan on your credit card, be sure to pay it off as soon as possible. Making a minimum payment on this kind of loan is a big mistake. Pay the minimum on other cards, if it means you can pay this debt off faster.
Make sure to get your credit report once per year to see if it is correct. Look on the debt on the report and double check your statements to ensure that everything is accurate.
Every time you use a credit card, think about the extra expense that it will incur if you don't pay it off immediately. Remember, the price of an item can quickly double if you use credit without paying for it quickly. If you keep this in mind, you are more likely to pay off your credit quickly.
Never provide your card number online or over the phone without really knowing the company that you are in contact with. When receiving unsolicited requests for credit card numbers, be very cautious. There are tons of scams that want your card number. Be diligent and protect yourself.
Check your card transactions frequently for false charges. One could register for mobile alerts if they're offered. That way, if any unusual activity takes place, you can look into it right away. If you find any irregular activity, you should quickly notify the credit card's issuing bank or the authorities if it comes to that.
If your credit card company offers to raise your spending allowance, think carefully before you accept. A higher spending allowance on your cards raises your possible debt to income ratio, and that can harm your credit score. If you do not need the higher spending allowance, ask your creditor to keep your balance where it is, instead.
Be wary of signing up for credit cards for all the wrong reasons. Yes, enough miles for an incredible vacation sounds terrific, but do you really need that additional card? You may find the interest you pay on that card, especially when it is maxed out, will pay for that trip multiple times over.
Don't pay upfront fees for your credit cards unless you are seeking a credit card that is secured. Any company asking for cash before the card is probably not a reputable company. Moreover, never pay any individual or company who claims they can help you to get approved for a credit card. If your credit is solid, you will not have issues getting one by yourself.
Don't be fearful to pay your credit card with a separate credit card if it has better fees or rates. Even if interest rates are not appreciably better, some credit cards offer rewards with a value toward vacation travel and hotels. Just make certain to sit down and do the math first.
If you would like to use a credit card, you must understand the ins and outs. This is because the truth is that credit cards, while useful, can also be dangerous in the wrong hands. You need to be aware of the common traps that happen with credit usage, in order to avoid them.


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PUBLISHED: 07:00 28 June 2008 | UPDATED: 20:45 05 July 2010
THE Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents its spring concert at Lowestoft's Marina Theatre on Friday, July 11, and with tickets for the concert in great demand, hopes are still high that the nation's orchestra will remain in residence in the town for an historic fifth year into 2009.
THE Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents its spring concert at Lowestoft's Marina Theatre on Friday, July 11, and with tickets for the concert in great demand, hopes are still high that the nation's orchestra will remain in residence in the town for an historic fifth year into 2009.
Hailed as the most important event in the cultural life of the district, the unique association has already proved an enormous success leading to a fourth year in 2008 and it is now hoped that with enough public support the world's top orchestra will commit to an unprecedented fifth year into 2009 and beyond.
Since securing the residency back in 2005 the series of concerts has proved to be one of the most successful of its kind in the UK leading to an extension from the initial three years to four and with the orchestra in great demand, managers at the venue have stressed the importance that those wishing to see the prestigious link continue to book for the current 2008 series in order that the orchestra can commit to a further year in 2009.
The message supported by the Journal has been simple - book now for 2008 and the RPO will remain in the town for an extra year.
Since its inception in 2005 managers at the Edwardian venue have stressed that while the public continues to support the concerts the residency agreement will remain, such was the response over the first with virtually every concert being at full capacity that the orchestra agreed a further extension into 2008.
However, with the series not receiving any major subsidy and therefore relying solely on ticket sales the Journal joined the campaign to encourage people that have not yet booked for this year's concerts to come forward ensuring the series can continue.
Marina Manager Martin Halliday, who first secured the historic partnership, said: "Having the world's top orchestra resident at the Marina has been without doubt the most significant event in the theatre's history.
"Our association with the RPO is the envy of many towns and cities across the UK and has enabled us to secure a host of major artistes and productions never before seen in the town. The series survival depends entirely on ticket sales therefore we are asking anyone who wishes the association to continue to come forward and book for the remaining events in 2008."
Since the residency began in 2005 the kudos attached to such a prestigious link has enabled the venue to attract major West End musicals and a host of top class performers to the town and seen the venue's audience treble. This year the venue is to host the town's first professional pantomime in half a century.
Conducted by Nicholas Cleobury and featuring soloist Michael Whight, the next concert on Friday, July 11 is a special Here Come The Classics evening featuring a host of popular pieces including works by Suppe, Ravel, Mozart, Smetana, Strauss, Dvorak and Elgar.
The remaining concerts in the 2008 series include on September 19, a spectacular Tchaikovsky Gala and rounding off the year on December 14 the popular Christmas Gala featuring the Lowestoft Choral Society.
For more information or to book seats, please call the Marina Box Office on 01502 533200.
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text: Outlook for the Danish economy - Slightly lower growth in the coming years Analysis - September 2019 - No. 20 Analysis - Outlook for the Danish economy - September 2019.pdf Authors Danmarks Nationalbank Subject Danish Economy; Current economic and monetary trends; Recent economic and monetary trends; International Economy; Economic activity and employment Type Analysis Year 2019 Published 18 September 2019 The Danish economy has been in a boom phase in recent years. Over time, weaker growth abroad will affect the Danish economy, and prospects are for slightly lower growth rates over the coming years. The labour market is showing the first signs of a slowdown. The boom has evolved without considerable imbalances building up, and the Danish economy is well prepared for a slowdown. Slightly lower growth during a boom period is not an indication that fiscal policy should be eased. Page Content


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RGIPT B.Tech Admission 2020: Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi will conduct RGIPT B.Tech Admission 2020 for interested applicants. The institute offers admission under 2 branches of B.tech course, which are Petroleum and Chemical engineering. There are a total of 120 seats which are available for both the branches. B.Tech. Admission for RGIPT 2020 will be provided to candidates based on the score obtained in JEE Advanced 2020. The registration process will start from the 4th week of May 2020. The authority will also release the cut-off which will vary branch and category wise. The shortlisted candidates need to pay admission fees in order to confirm their seats.
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Official Website: www.rgipt.ac.in
Overview of RGIPT B.Tech Admission 2020
A quick overview of RGIPT B.Tech Admission 2020 is shown in the table below for applicants applying to get admission in the institute:
|Name of Admission
|RGIPT B.Tech Admission
|Conducting body
|Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology
|Level of Admission
|Admission based on
|JEE Advanced
|Counselling Mode
|Availability of Seats
|120 (60 in each program)
|Programmes offered
|Petroleum and Chemical Engineering
RGIPT B.Tech Admission 2020 Dates
Applicants must be aware of important dates related to RGIPT 2020 B.Tech Admission. Announced dates are listed below in the table:
|Starting date for online submission of application
|October 05, 2020 (Monday)
|Last date for online submission of Application
|November 20, 2020 (Friday)
|Declaration of first round provisional list of shortlisted candidates
|November 25, 2020 (Wednesday)
|Last date for acceptance of Registration Fee B.Tech & IDD:
(General/ OBC/EWS: Rs. 25,000/-, SC/ST/PwD: Rs. 15,000/-from candidates in first provisional list)
|December 01, 2020 (Tuesday)
|Declaration of first round of selected candidates, who paid registration fee
|December 04, 2020 (Friday)
|Payment of remaining amount for selected candidates in first round
|December 10, 2020 (Thursday), up to 6:00 PM*
|Declaration of second round of selected candidates who paid registration fees
|December 13, 2020 (Sunday)
|Payment of remaining amount for selected candidates in second round
|December 18, 2020 (Friday), up to 6:00 PM*
|Declaration of third round of selected candidates who paid registration fees
|December 20, 2020 (Sunday)
|Payment of remaining amount for selected candidates in third round
|December 24, 2020 (Thursday), up to 6:00 PM*
|If seats remain available after third round of admission process is over, then a fourth selected list will be published on 26th December 2020
|Registration at RGIPT, Jais, Amethi
|December 29, 2020 (Tuesday)
|Orientation Programme
|December 31, 2020 (Thursday)- January 01, 2021 (Friday)
|Academic session starts
|January 4th, 2020 (Monday)
RGIPT B.Tech Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of the following prescribed process.
- Candidates will be selected for Admission of RGIPT B.Tech 2020 based on the rank secured in JEE Advanced.
- Then, the selected aspirants will be called for participating in the RGIPT counselling process
- Applicants have to attend the counselling in person and they need to carry and submit their original documents for verification purposes.
- After the verification has been performed, candidates will be allotted seats which will entirely depend upon the rank secured.
- Then candidates will be asked to pay admission fees in order to complete the admission formalities and process.
RGIPT B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2020
Applicants applying for RGIPT Admission 2020 under B.Tech programmes must go through the eligibility criteria. These criteria are set up by the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi. Only eligible candidates can then take part in the application process. The eligibility criteria for RGIPT B.Tech Admission 2020 are listed below:
- An applicant must hold citizenship of India
- Aspirants must have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognized board.
- General category candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 60%
- Reserved category candidates must have secured an aggregate of 55% to be eligible for admission.
- Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of the common merit list of JEE Advanced 2020 of the present year and will also depend on the extended merit list.
- The candidate who will apply under the Reserved category will be selected as per the norms of Government of India.
NOTE – Applicants having color blindness are not eligible for RGIPT B.Tech Admission 2020 in Petroleum Engineering but they are eligible for Chemical Engineering.
Pre-Requisite Things Before Filing An Application form
The conducting authority advises the candidate to keep a list of documents ready before proceeding to fill an Application Form. These documents may be needed at any point in time while filling the application form. The list consists of the following documents:
- Application number
- Registration number
- Roll number
- JEE Advanced 2020 rank
- Details about the academic qualification of 10th and 12th standard.
- Photograph of the candidate which must be less than 50 kb in jpg format
- Signature of the candidate which must be less than 20 kb in jpg format
RGIPT B.Tech Application Form 2020
It is necessary to fill the application form in order to apply for RGIPT B.Tech 2020 Admission. The application form will be available via online mode on its official site. Along with filling of the application form, the candidate also needs to make the payment of application fees. Filling of RGIPT Application Form 2020 includes various steps which are mentioned below:
- Payment of Application Fee
- Registration
- Preview the Application Form
- Application Form completion
- Printing of preview
- Applicants log in page for making modifications
- Updating of the Registration form
RGIPT B.Tech 2020 Application Fee
Applicants require to pay an application fee before the registration process and this fee varies for different categories of candidates. The amount that needs to be paid by different categories are displayed in the table below:
|Category of Candidates
|Application Fee
|For Female Candidates (All Categories)
|Rs. 600.00 + Rs. 108.00 (Taxes)
|SC/ST/PwD candidates
|Rs. 600.00 + Rs. 108.00 (Taxes)
|For All Other Candidates
|Rs. 1200.00 + Rs. 216.00 (Taxes)
NOTE – The payment of application fee can be made via online mode only through Net banking, Debit card or Credit card. General/OBC candidates have to pay an extra amount of Rs. 216 as GST rate while SC/ST/PwD and Women candidates have to pay Rs. 108.
RGIPT B.Tech Merit List 2020
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi will publish a Merit List for B.Tech Admission of RGIPT 2020. The merit list will be prepared based on the JEE Main rank and choice of course filled by an applicant. Applicants whose name will be mentioned on the merit list will be called to attend the counseling process.
RGIPT B.Tech Cut- off 2020
The Institute will release the cut-off of RGIPT B.Tech Admission 2020 which will contain the opening and closing ranks of the two B.Tech programmes (Petroleum and Chemical Engineering). Applicants must be aware that the RGIPT B.Tech Admission Cut-off 2020 will vary for each of the branches and for different categories. The candidate can check the previous year cut-off as the cut-off for this year is nit yer released by Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi.
Previous Year Cut – Off For RGIPT B.Tech Admission 2020
The cut-off of RGIPT Admission for the year 2018 is displayed in the tables below:
2019 Cut off
|Branch Cut-off Ranks
|Petroleum Engineering
|Chemical Engineering
RGIPT B.Tech Opening & Closing Ranks 2018 after round-1
|B.Tech Programme
|General candidates
|OBC-NCL candidates
|SC candidates
|ST candidates
|Petroleum Engineering
|Chemical Engineering
RGIPT B.Tech Closing Ranks 2018 after round-2
|B.Tech Programme
|General candidates
|OBC-NCL candidates
|SC candidates
|ST candidates
|Petroleum Engineering
|Chemical Engineering
RGIPT B.Tech Counselling 2020
The concerned authority will organize Counselling for Admission of RGIPT B.Tech 2020. This counselling will be conducted in an offline phase and candidates need to report to the allotted centres. During counseling process, applicants need to carry original documents as well as photocopies for verification of documents. The shortlisted applicants will then be allotted with seats.
Documents To Be Carried During RGIPT B.Tech Counseling Process
The list of documents that need to be carried along by an applicant consists of the following:
- Class 10 & 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Original transfer or migration certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Admit card of JEE Advanced 2020
- Letter of Acceptance
- Caste certificate
- OBC category candidates need to carry a Non-Creamy Layer certificate and a self-declaration form.
- Valid certificates for the physically handicapped category
- Medical Certificate
- Anti-Ragging cum Undertaking Form
- 5 passport size latest color photos
- Receipts of Online payment mode
NOTE – Applicants belonging from Assam, Meghalaya and Jammu and Kashmir are not allowed to enter Aadhaar card number in the application form. However, during the time of admission, they will have to produce any government approved identity proof like passport, ration card, bank passbook, or any other valid government identity card.
RGIPT B.Tech Admission Fees 2020
Candidates need to pay registration fees along with admission fees for RGIPT 2020 B.Tech Admission. General and OBC category applicants need to pay an amount of Rs. 30,000 as the registration fee while Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and PwD category candidates need to pay Rs. 10,000.
The table below shows the admission fees required to be paid by various categories:
|Admission Fees in INR (Subject To Change)
|General/ OBC applicants
|SC/ST/PwD applicants
NOTE – The fees will be refunded for those aspirants who will not get B.Tech Admission of RGIPT 2020 in the institute.


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Remembered as the suave James Bond, we say a sad farewell to Roger Moore who has left us at age 89.
Tributes are pouring today after the world learned that we lost Sir Roger Moore, who passed away after an abrupt battle with cancer. Not long after, his children issued a touching statement saying "Thank you Pops for being you and being so very special to so many people."
Moore had inherited the role of Bond from Sean Connery, and he added a quirkiness and wit to the character. He will be remembered for his seven appearances in the series of films, which made him the longest running Bond. In addition to playing 007, he also was most familiar in The Persuaders! and The Saint.
Honors and Knighthood
The most poignant work undertaken by Moore during his life was his time with UNICEF. Humanitarian work came naturally to him. In fact, he spent most of his later career off screen using his fame to bring attention to worthy courses.
For this, the Queen awarded him a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1999. Later in 2003, this would be upgraded to the prestigious title Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
At the age of 81, Hollywood finally gave him the deserved accolade of a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. Later that year the French decided to appoint him a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
Humble beginnings
Both of Moore's parents were humble working class people, his mother a housewife and his father a policeman. After deciding to quit university, he decided to pursue the acting career that would shoot him to stardom. He gained a position at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Film Director Brian Desmond Hurst had faith in his talents and paid his fees, and gave him work as an extra in a film.
So confident was Moore in his abilities he also left the Academy six months before completing the course. He would have some minor work in a couple of films, but all of this had to be put on hold when he was conscripted into national service. Moore rose to a position of Captain, stationed in West Germany.
When returning to civilian life, he took up modeling before appearing in several minor films as a result of MGM signing a contract with him. It wasn't until 1958 that his big break would arrive. Moore was cast as the lead in the television series Ivanhoe. Ultimately this propelled his popularity and led him to mega-stardom as Bond down the track.
Rocky road to love for a real gentleman
Moore is survived by his children, and his adoring wife, Kristina Tholstrup. He ended his life in a tranquil marriage after many years of marriages to wives who were abusive and cruel.
A true gentleman to the end, he will be remembered fondly by his fans. Many celebrities such as Russell Crowe, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Mia Farrow have shown an outpouring of grief and given statements of remembrance to this fine actor on Twitter.
We send our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. He is to be buried in Monaco and will have a private ceremony.


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Archaeological Survey of the Water Pollution Control Facilities, East Ryegate, VT
Author(s): William A. Haviland
Year: 1976
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Archaeological Survey of the Water Pollution Control Facilities, East Ryegate, VT. William A. Haviland. 1976 ( tDAR id: 145388)
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50005 (Fips Code) • Caledonia (County) • Connecticut River • North America (Continent) • Ryegate • United States of America (Country) • Vermont (State / Territory)
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min long: -72.434; min lat: 44.155 ; max long: -71.837; max lat: 44.769 ;
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Sponsor(s): Dufresne-Henry Engineering Corporation
Prepared By(s): Dept. of Anthropology, University of VT
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NADB citation id number(s): 000000087636
General Note: Contract number: 020168
General Note: Sent from: Dept. of Anthropology, University of VT
General Note: Submitted to: Dufresne-Henry Engineering Corporation


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Originally published in the Phoenix Business Journal
Chandler-based cybersecurity company Emailage Corp. has big expansion plans in its future.
CEO and founder Rei Carvalho said the company has plans to hire at least 40 more local employees and expand its international offices after recently doubling the size of its headquarters building.
"We've been profitable for the past two years. We're not growing based on artificial investment," Carvalho said Thursday. "I'm extremely excited to see our growth as we get stronger and stronger."
Emailage has more than doubled the size of its headquarters in downtown Chandler by taking over the entire floor in the building. The 30,000-square-foot office used to be part of Tanga Inc., a Chandler-based shopping deals site that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection a month ago.
The company's software-as-a-service platform provides global fraud prevention and identity verification using email address data.
"We are on track to grow 80 to 100 percent in revenue from last year," said Carvalho, who didn't want to share actual revenue numbers for the private company."
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I have been in business and a serial entrepreneur since 1988 officially, unofficially I started in 1979 moving lawns, pulling weeds, and washing cars… So suffice to say I've been at it for a while. Even so it ceases to amaze me how very little some small business men and women actually know about business. One of the biggest things that frosts my hide is the lack of understanding of what is needed for marketing. I teach both graduate and post graduate marketing classes; from intro marketing to advanced marketing theories and there is one thing I do in all of those classes; I ask a very simple question. "When creating a marketing plan, what is the first thing you need?" I get a myriad of answers, I get things like:
- Find a target customer
- Segment your target
- Assess your market
- Understand your customers
- Build a website
- Create a blog
- Perform public relations
- Social Media
- Get organized
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Image to the left taken from The Harley-Davidson museum exhibit's website page.
As a Ladson motorcycle accident attorney, I love visiting motorcycle museums. One of the best museums is the Harley-Davidson Museum with a current exhibit that is not to be missed. Collection X: Weird Wild Wonders of the Harley-Davidson Museum® runs through August 21, 2011, and is certain to be the most fascinating, intriguing, and exciting exhibition you've ever seen.
Unusual machines, amazing art, and incredible inventions abound in this exhibit housed in The Garage on the Harley-Davidson Museum campus. Part of the largest Harley-Davidson collection in the world, this exhibit comes straight from the Harley archives and includes:
- A variety of novelty and unique vehicles from Harley-Davidson as well as other manufacturers.
- Clothing and gear ranging from practical to stylish.
- Photographs from the Harley-Davidson archives.
- Previously hidden historical objects and a large variety of memorabilia and artifacts from other collections.
- All types of art by motorcycle and Harley enthusiasts.
- Collectible and unusual motorcycle-themed merchandise that will make you say either, "Why didn't I think of that?" or "What on earth were they thinking when they came up with that?"
- Special activities for kids, including a secret code that needs to be broken.
Open since 2008, the Harley-Davidson Museum is located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is open 7 days a week year-round. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. The museum includes exhibits that highlight the people and machines that made Harley-Davidson what it is today, including over 450 bikes and thousands of artifacts. The Shop, the museum's gift shop, is across the street and features plenty of Harley-Davidson themed items.
The Harley-Davidson Museum also offers educational programs for all ages, including motorcycle maintenance classes, earning a Boy Scout engineering merit badge, and touring the Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations Facility. In addition, the museum offers children's birthday parties and tours behind the scenes.
For more about the museum's exhibits or programs, click here.
We see riders in Hanahan, Folly Beach, and Ladson who ride some beautiful Harleys, and we're looking forward to seeing this exhibit.
Have you been to the Harley-Davidson Museum, and what was your favorite artifact or exhibit?
Visiting motorcycle museums is a fascinating walk through the timeline of motorcycle history, with an incredible array of bikes, memorabilia, and publications on display. Many motorcycle museums are directed by nonprofit foundations and hold special motorcycle raffles at least once a year. Following are four museums you don't want to miss.
Image to the left taken from the Motorcycle Hall of Fame website.
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum:
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum opened in 1990 in Westerville, Ohio. In 1999, it moved to Pickerington, Ohio, the home of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation. Not only does the AMHF run the museum, but it also preserves motorcycling's history, participates in research, and creates educational programs.
The museum features exhibits on dirt racing, Ohio-made Hondas, and classic bikes. The Hall of Fame exhibit celebrates prominent figures in motorcycling, and the Founders Hall recognizes those who contributed to the museum. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week, and is closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Founded in 1989, the National Motorcycle Museum is located in Anamosa, Iowa, and is open seven days a week. During the summer, its hours are Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and during the winter, it is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The museum is operated by a nonprofit entity and has over 300 motorcycles on display. Exhibits include the lives of Arlen Ness and Evel Knievel, motorcycle movies such as "Easy Rider," and antique motorcycles and other vehicles. A visit to the website's tour page gives you just a glimpse of the incredible displays.
Image to the left taken from the Wheels Through Time Museum website.
Located in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, the Wheels Through Time museum displays over 300 American vintage motorcycles from manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson, Indian, Henderson, and Excelsior. Other exhibits include a chopper graveyard, board track racing, and police motorcycles. The museum houses tens of thousands of motorcycle photos, parts, artwork, and artifacts.
Founded in 1993, the museum is open Thursday through Monday from April through October, and its gift shop sells clothing, posters, DVDs, and other memorabilia. The website offers videos, virtual tours, and glimpses behind the scenes.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum:
In 1989, George Barber wanted to preserve global motorcycle history and began collecting motorcycles and other vintage vehicles from around the world. In 1995, his collection opened to the public in Birmingham, Alabama, and today the museum has over 1200 motorcycles as well as rare and unusual cars, including the largest collection of Lotus racecars in the world.
The Barber museum is open year-round, closed only on major U.S. holidays. It holds special events such as the Barber Vintage Festival, a celebration of all things motorcycle, including a parts swap meet and motorcycle auction. The Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham holds shows and events from spring through fall, and the Barber Vintage Museum Library holds over 6,000 books and motorcycle magazines.
Have you been to one of these museums, and what was your favorite exhibit or memorabilia? As South Carolina motorcycle accident attorneys, we always find the innovations in safety particularly fascinating.


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Kuba Disco is the first handmade Brazilian headphone that meets the highest quality professional standards. The Kuba has an exclusive control that allows to change, in real time, the amount of bass, provides greater clarity and all the details of the songs. No doubt the Kuba Audio was created to make the moment of listening to music an even more pleasurable experience.
Print advertisement created by Agencia3, Brazil for Kuba Audio, within the category: Electronics, Technology.


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Activities for #fushadesigns
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Meet the Spectacular Fusha designer Marie Claudinette Jean, and Her "arm candy" of a hubby", rapper Wyclef Jean!
The gorgeous and vivacious Claudinette was inspired by the Magical Forest for her SS19 Fusha Collection. The classical setting innovated her designs to be their magical best.
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offence (ICPC) has seized properties belonging to a Deputy Director in the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, Engr. Victor Nnamdi Igboanugu, for fraudulently acquiring the properties and receiving gratification from contractors.
A notice of seizure signed by the ICPC Acting Chairman, Ekpo Una Owo Nta, stated that the seizure was in pursuant of Section 45 (4)(a)-(b) of the corrupt practices and other related offences Act 2000.
The agency said based on investigation, the movable and immovable properties owned by Igboanugo were excessive regarding his present position.
The seized properties, according to the agency, include two houses at Pomona Street, Sun City Estate Abuja; Toyota model and a Hyundai Tuscan Jeep.
The commission had reportedly detained Igboanugo on fraudulent acquisition of properties and receiving gratification from contractors.


text: So let's face it: Halloween is the only reason anybody cares about October. Now, I understand that not everyone celebrates Halloween, so keep your panties in a bunch. Halloween originated as a celebration connected with evil spirits; according to history, "Halloween has its roots in the ancient, pre-Christian Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated on the night of October 31… believed that the dead returned to earth on Samhain. People would gather to light bonfires, offer sacrifices and pay homage to the deceased". Clearly, Halloween hasn't changed all that much and people all around the nation love Halloween. I very much loved Halloween, but nowadays I just sit around the house waiting for the new generation to come knocking on my door and yell "Trick or Treat". I love watching al the different costumes that I everyone wearing like the trump costume, the clown costume, and my absolute favorite the ken bone outfit. I see my see myself remembering the good old days when Halloween used to be entertaining for me.


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The 18-hole "Auburn" course at the Auburn Golf Course facility in Auburn, Washington features 6,450 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 69.0 and it has a slope rating of 120 on Blue grass. Designed by Proctor/Bauman, the Auburn golf course opened in 1948. Chris Morris, PGA manages the course as the Golf Professional.
I was able to join online and today me and 3 buddies paid only 29$ with Power Cart to play 18 holes. What a great deal!! First time playing here and I loved it. The front 9 was didn't present to much variety and my friend kept telling me wait till we get to the back 9. Man was I in for a supprise! This was one of the most diversed back 9's I have ever played. It had everything. It also had a cliff shot which was fun! For anyone who has every played this course knows what I am talking about.The course is well maintained and the greens were outstanding. I can't wait to come back again, hopefully on a sunny day since it was mostly all rain today.
Course is in great shape. Well mowed and greens fast. Cafe expensive. Club house nice with nice people.
New club house, nice scenery, and about the best greens I have played on in a long time make the Auburn course one of the best values in the Seattle area. Worth the drive.
Fair price for a nice course.First time back in over ten years. Course was in good shape. Pin placements were fair but still made you work to get up and down. Can't wait to get back and see the new club house when it's open in August. Was never rushed or pushed. Was happy to see they've done some work on what use to be a good couse with poor drainage. Will be back to play more rounds in the future.
Auburn Golf CourseGolf course is under construction. So for now not many amenities. The course itself played nice. Their were a few golfers on the course that were rude and thought that 18 holes of golf should be played in under 3 hours. Don't like being rushed on a course I have never been too.
Worth The DriveAs a visitor from the East Coast this course is well worth the effort. Fun to play, forgiving and well maintained. Was only able to play front nine, but plan to return soon to play all 18.
Auburn Golf Course
Golf Only facility
18 regulation holes
No recent major awards have been noted.
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What to give for the holidays? We have the answer!
Application: Wizl | Free | For iPhone | Set
Ahead of the New year, which means it's time to choose gifts to friends, colleagues, wife, and many others. Few people would argue that every time searching for the right gift turns into a huge problem: if he liked? What do usually give grandma or aunt? The answers to these questions haunted by his heels almost till the 31st of December. But there is an excellent exit from this situation — to use the service for those who love to give gifts.
Wizl is a free application for iPhone that will help you find a gift for every taste, color and purse. Here collected a variety of ideas that can please your loved ones: from coupons on Spa and skydiving to machines for manicure and pocket printer. Enough to buy a banal gift sets, be original!
For a more accurate selection of the list of gifts you need to choose who you are going to make a surprise. It would also indicate the age — all the same colleagues are young and of Mature age.
Then choose a category (for example, electronics and gadgets) and, more importantly, the budget. Pick up a gift just for their money — hundreds of cool ideas at your disposal.
Any product can be purchased directly in the app, to add to the list of "Want" (wish list) or save for the future. Invite your friends from social networks or import the contacts to see that they want to receive. This will save you from an awkward question and will allow you to surprise loved ones.
In the profile displays the amount of available ideas, and also you can invite family and friends from social networks and then to see their wishlist. It is very convenient. With Wizl you will always know what we want to get loved ones for a birthday or New year, and they, in turn, learn about your desires.
The idea is very cool, I advise you to buy gifts now — then, as a rule, either the item is not in stock, or banal lack of time. You can download it below.
Title: Wizl
Publisher/developer: Wizl Ltd
Price: Free
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I hope you are as fired up as I am for Tuesday, July 11th. At 7 PM Central on the 11th, my "Dream Team" at ZZI is going to take you on the first leg of a transformational journey. Over the course of six weeks -the same time every Tuesday night until August 15th- we will be holding live webinars on a range of topics designed to inject significance into your life.
We are in the process of setting up a Closed Facebook Group. We will be sending out an email with an invitation to the Group. The Group page is where we will host weekly webinars, as well as provide information and education over the span of the six week course. In the days leading up to each webinar, we will be emailing you material for you to reference, as you watch the course.
If you happen to miss the live webinar, you can return to the Closed Facebook Group Page, where the video of the course will be available to you to watch at your leisure.
Course Schedule:
July 11: Sell By Design with Edwin Britt
July 18: Sell By Design with Edwin Britt and Michael Ray Newman
July 25: Speak By Design. Use Your Voice to Earn Trust with Jeff Goldblatt
August 1: How to Tell Your Story in a Digital Age with Jeff Goldblatt
August 8: Lead By Design with Michael Ray Newman
August 15: Lead By Design with Michael Ray Newman
Here are your leaders for Six Weeks to Significance:
You will learn about Leadership from Michael Ray Newman, President and CEO of ZZI. Serial entrepreneur. Nationally renowned speaker.
You will learn about how to Sell By Design from Edwin Britt, President of Sales of ZZI. Ziglar Legacy Platinum speaker. Nationally renowned sales trainer.
You will earn about how to tell and sell your story in a digital age from Jeff Goldblatt, Director of Operations of ZZI. Former Fox News National Correspondent. 3-Time Emmy Award Winner.
Here's to your significance…


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Simple Morning Habits That Can Result in Easy Weight Loss
The process of losing weight the healthy way (and keeping it off) isn't easy — if it were, everyone would do it. But it doesn't have to be unnecessarily difficult, either. In fact, there are a few easy morning habits you can adopt that will set you up for success for the rest of the day and make shedding pounds seem a lot simpler.
Incorporate as many of these practices into your morning routine as you can, and you just might notice a big difference in how quickly and easily the number on the scale drops.
Start your day with water
Staying hydrated is essential for weight loss (and important for everyone), and starting your morning with a glass or two of water is a great way to jump-start things. Water can help increase the number of calories you're burning for at least 60 minutes, and it's also been known to reduce your appetite.
Eat a protein-packed breakfast
You've probably heard that eating breakfast can actually help you lose weight, but it's also very important to eat the right foods — specifically, foods packed with protein. Protein is a key factor in weight loss, and starting your day with it will really help. And if you don't like eggs or can't eat them because of dietary restrictions, fear not. There are plenty of other delicious high-protein breakfasts you can make.
Practice mindfulness
Most of us begin our day in a hurry, rushing to get out the door for work, getting children ready for school, or launching into an important task. But studies have shown starting the morning by practicing mindfulness — a practice that involves fully focusing on the present moment and bringing awareness to your thoughts and feelings — enhances weight loss. And all it takes is spending five minutes sitting quietly in the morning, focusing on your breath and connecting with your senses.
Get some exercise
Daily morning workouts aren't necessarily realistic for everyone, and working out at any point in your day is beneficial. But a study in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that morning exercisers stayed more active throughout the day and weren't as tempted by unhealthy food. And don't think you have to commit to a full hour, either. Just 10 minutes of heart-pumping exercise is all you need to make a difference.
Pack your snacks for the day
Enjoying a healthy snack or two throughout your day will keep you away from the office vending machine or from mindless munching in your kitchen. It only takes a couple of minutes to whip up some quick, healthy snacks to take with you, and then you'll be well prepared when hunger strikes.
Start tracking your calories
Keeping a food diary to track what you eat can help you lose weight faster. There are plenty of free apps that will track your calories for you, or you can use an old-fashioned pen and paper. But starting in the morning as you enjoy your high-protein breakfast will keep you on track all day.
Get some sun
A recent study revealed that being exposed to sunlight early in the morning is associated with a lower BMI. In addition to boosting your mood, it will expose you to vitamin D, an essential nutrient for weight loss. You only need 20 minutes of sunlight to reap the benefits, and if you don't have time to go for a walk, opening all the curtains and blinds while you get ready will help. Plus, you can use special lamps in the winter as a substitute for the real thing.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links Hits Major Download Milestone
Konami has announced that it's mobile game based off the hit anime has reached over 40 million downloads
Konami has announced that its mobile game, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links, has been downloaded over 40 million times. The company also announced that the game has been on top of the Apple App Store's free game section in over 65 countries.
In order to celebrate this milestone, Konami is offering 500 gems to every player who currently has an account.
The mobile game, which is based off of the popular anime and card game Yu-Gi-Oh!, allows players to play a slightly toned down version of the real life card game. It also features the entire voice cast from the early 2000's anime, and allows you to play as popular characters such as Yugi Muto and Seto Kaiba.
Konami regularly updates the game with new events, cards, characters, and more. In the event occurring right now, you can fight Maximillion Pegasus, who, in the anime, is the creator of the popular game Duel Monsters. By dueling him you can unlock new Toon cards and eventually, unlock Pegasus as a playable character.
You can download the game for free on both the Apple App Store and the Google Play store. Konami has been gradually rolling it out to new countries, reaching a total of 150 so far. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links was first released in Japan back on November 17th, 2016, and was then launched in the United States on January 11th, 2017. Just recently on April 12th, it was released in South Korea.


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< July, 2019 >
Weekly Exhibition Tours
Wednesday, 7/24/2019
A different touring experience each Wednesday. Learn more about the artwork on view, process of selection and installation with tours by CAM staff every Wednesday.
CAM Members: Free, Non-Members: Museum admission
CAM Café MUSIC: Smoky Dunes
Thursday, 7/25/2019
Enjoy music by Smoky Dunes 6:00 pm 8:00 pm while you dine at CAM Café, the restaurant serves dinner Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm 9:00 pm and offers half-price bottles of wine. The guitar duo excels at flatpicking and fingerpicking your favorite tunes. CAM Café reservations are always suggested and appreciated 910.777.2363.
Off the Record Tour
Thursday, 7/25/2019
Start your weekend early with gallery tours led by museum staff that are sometimes irreverent and silly, but always provide a charming and engaging behind-the-scenes perspective on current exhibitions. But what if Im really thirsty before the tour? Join us for happy hour beforehand to loosen up your brain and chat about art.
CAM Members: Free, Museum Admission all others. Brown Wing.
GROUP SINGING: Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers
Sunday, 7/28/2019
Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers (http://bit.ly/WilmNCSacredHarp) presents a traditional Sacred Harp Singing and invite you to join in the music and raise your voice in song! This dynamic form of a cappella social singing dates back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of the 1844 songbook "The Sacred Harp".
Sacred Harp and related shape-note styles are the oldest continuous singing traditions in the United States. Surviving as a living tradition in parts of the South, notably Georgia and Alabama, Sacred Harp music has been discovered by new generations of singers who have spread the heritage across North America and to Australia and Europe.
The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung, not just observed. No previous experience is necessary. 1:30 pm: Instruction for beginners, 2:00 - 4 pm: Group Singing, all. Songbooks provided, beginners welcome! Learn more about Sacred Harp singing at fasola.org.
Free and open to the public. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall.
Sunday Exhibition Tours
Sunday, 7/28/2019
Explore, discover and discuss the art work currently on view with docent-led tours.
CAM Members: Free, Non-Members: Museum Admission
Weekly Exhibition Tours
Wednesday, 7/31/2019
A different touring experience each Wednesday. Learn more about the artwork on view, process of selection and installation with tours by CAM staff every Wednesday.
CAM Members: Free, Non-Members: Museum admission
SOLD OUT!Purchase of full Jazz Season 10
Thursday, 8/1/2019
Jazz@CAM Season 10:
Full Series on sale Thurs. Aug. 1-SOLD OUT!: Current CAM and CFJS Members Only: $100.00 (tax and fees not included), limited number of series seats available.
Individual concert seat sales begin Tuesday August 20: CAM/CFJS Members: $17.00, Non-members: $25.00, Students with valid college ID: $12.00 (tax and fees not included).
The popular eight-concert series returns for its tenth season! Offering great music from Wilmington area favorites and musicians from around the state in concert playing a range of jazz genres in an intimate listening room "close up and personal" performance setting for your pleasure.
Not a member of CAM or CFJS? Not a problem, become a member of either--or support both!--organizations and enjoy cost savings on the jazz series as well as other member benefits offered by each. Don't delay concerts routinely sell out! Purchase seats on CAMs website, by phoneand at CAMs Visitor Services desk. Presented by Cameron Art Museum and the Cape Fear Jazz Society.
Enjoy dinner and drinks at the CAM Café (910.777.2363) before or after the concert. Café reservations are always suggested and appreciated.
Stealing Fire-Dance Theatre of DREAMS
Sunday, 8/11/2019
Dance Theatre of DREAMS in collaboration with CAM presents Stealing Fire, an interactive dance experience with original choreography inspired by CAM's current teamLab exhibition "Story of the Time when Gods were Everywhere", interpreting each of the installation's elemental symbols through creative motion. As each element comes alive, a story is revealed. The program will include the introduction of the company's members, discussion of the choreographic process including the use of improvisation and symbolism, followed by a performer/audience interactive performance. Q & A with the ten dancers, choreographer, and audience will conclude the performance.
Purchase seats on CAM's website, by phone and at CAM's Visitor Services desk. Adult Admission: $10.00, $5.00: 19 and under. Program proceeds benefit DREAMS and CAM. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall.
DREAMS Center for Arts Education (dreamswilmington.org) is a nationally award-winning nonprofit dedicated to building creative, committed citizens, one child at a time, through providing youth with high-quality, free-of-charge programming in the literary, visual, multimedia and performing arts.


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Art news press: Veteran French screen idol Alain Delon has paid tribute to his fans in an open letter, telling them that they made him the man he is.
In the letter sent to the French news agency AFP, the 83-year-old film star, who was awarded an Honorary Palme d'or at the Cannes Film Festival last Sunday, said he wanted to thank all those who had shown him "affection, sympathy and more".
'Only you'
"As my journey nears its end, I want to say this: I have experienced so many great passions and lovers, so many successes and failures, so much controversy, so many scandals, stormy affairs, so many memories, so many missed opportunities, unexpected meetings, so many highs and lows; that when these awards are no longer any more than old souvenirs, there is only one thing whose constancy and longevity shines through – and that is you, only you.
"To you, who have made me who I am, and who will make me who I become, I have to say thank you, thank you, thank you."
The festival authorities maintained their decision to recognise Delon's long cinema career with an award, despite an online petition calling for the idea to be dropped.
The organisers of the petition, citing previous comments by Delon, branded him a racist homophobic misogynist.
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25-year-old Thibaut Courtois is a professional football player. The full name of the famous goalkeeper of the Belgium national team is Thibaut Nicolas Marc Courtois. The Belgian goalkeeper plays for Premier League club Chelsea and helped the club win the League Cup and the Premier League title in 2014.
Though Thibaut is currently enjoying his singlehood, he is notoriously known for his love affairs. Formerly he dated American model Brittny Gastineau. Their relationship started off in July 2017, and the two parted their way in February 2018.
The goalkeeper's name is always in the headlines because of his impressive career and extravagant lifestyle. To find out more about his current relationship status and affair with Brittny and others, keep on reading.
Brittny is a reality television personality. She is also a friend to Kim Kardashian. Brittny dated Olympic star Michael Phelps before her affair with Thibaut began.
Courtois had his first encounter with the Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive star on June 27, 2017, at the Sunset Tower bar where they were reported to have spent three nights before heading off together.
Brittny alongside famous goalkeeper Courtois
source: sports.naij.com
Later on, the photo of them kissing each other emerged on the Internet. The photo was posted by Gastineau on her Snapchat account which was later made private.
After the split with girlfriend Brittny, Courtois is reported to be single till now. But who knows he might be secretly dating a beautiful lady.
The Belgian goalkeeper has been in several relationships in the past but never has been married. His longest relationship was with girlfriend Marta Dominguez, whom he met when he played for Atletico Madrid.
Courtois with his ex-girlfriend Marta Dominguez
source: playerwags.com
Courtois is the father of his long-term girlfriend's daughter Adriana, who is 1-year-old. His ex-girlfriend is currently pregnant with his son.
Courtois split with Marta even though she was pregnant with his child stating that the two do not have the romantic relationship anymore. He said,
"We still love each other and we get along very well, but we don't have a romantic relationship anymore."
Within one month of the amicable split of Thibaut and Marta last September, Thibaut was spotted enjoying on a yacht with an unknown woman off the coast of Spain. The identity of his female companion still remains a mystery.
The ace goalkeeper was also linked with an attractive young teenager who is apparently his dog sitter before being linked with Gastineau.
He was also rumored to be dating Emily Vanhoutte, a Belgian model, while he was still in the relationship with Marta.
Hope the handsome goalkeeper soon finds the love of his life to whom he will get married. We wish him luck for his future.


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I'm a marketing case study junkie so when I heard about the creative outreach that Florida Marriott was doing with bloggers to promote their hotel chain, I just had to talk to the brain behind the campaign and share what I learned!
The Goal
A good place to start is usually at the beginning. So let's take a look at why exactly Florida Marriott reached out to bloggers in the first place.
Turns out they wanted to increase their brand reach online specifically and spread the word about their 14 hotels in Florida.
To achieve this goal, they teamed up with a travel focused PR and Social Media Agency—Diamond PR who is known for being forward thinking and innovative with the ever-evolving travel industry.
Diamond PR decided that working with a handful of bloggers and providing them with authentic and awesome experiences with Florida Marriott was a great way to engage the digital world in the name of their client.
How Many Bloggers to Make a Bang?
For both budgetary and relationship management reasons, Diamond PR decided that 8 bloggers were a perfect amount. Kara Rosner, Vice President of Diamond PR explained "we wanted to keep the number of bloggers manageable by our team and also the costs for things like flights came in to play. But that's also why this project was so successful, because we were able to do it on a relatively small budget and subsequently have a greater return."
What They Looked for in Bloggers
Contextually: First and foremost, bloggers needed to have the right audience which included affinities such as resort, spa or golf focuses.
Numerically: In terms of defining a minimum reach for bloggers to have, Diamond PR looked at stats such as social following since the blog post was the springboard for the campaign that spanned across many digital channels and traffic data.
How They Found Awesome Bloggers
- Bloggers they worked with in the past
- Online research
- Referrals from other bloggers
How They Developed a Mutually Exclusive Relationship
In return for posts and social media content, the bloggers were given some awesome all expense paid travel experiences around Florida full of personalized itineraries and great service.
This is, again, where the value in a smaller and more manageable network comes in. Because they only worked with 8 bloggers, Diamond PR was able to put the time in to making each blogger's experience tailored to their audience in order to connect with that audience.
The Planning
Florida Marriott had 8 bloggers but 14 properties to promote so after they nailed down the bloggers they were going to work with, the hotels were divided into regions with bloggers strategically assigned to different areas.
The team then created a unique itinerary for each blogger so that they could visit multiple Marriott properties.
To make the most of the bloggers' time at each hotel property, Diamond PR worked very closely with the employees at each hotel to make sure the bloggers experienced the best features such as spa treatments, golf games, tennis lessons, etc.
Diamond PR set up and effectively communicated with the bloggers they worked with and prompted them to use the hashtag #BloggingFL which allowed the bloggers to communicated with each other and make it easier for audiences to follow different bloggers' itineraries.
Making the Most Out of Third Party Produced Content
So the goal was fulfilled and with immaculate planning and cool experiences. But that's not enough.
Having bloggers produce content and share it with their audiences is good. But to make a campaign GREAT, this valuable word of mouth content needs as much circulations as possible.
So organizing and executing a campaign isn't all that needed to be done by Diamond PR. They put a lot of time and effort in using their own social channels and Marriott's social channels to effectively and interestingly share the blogger posts, tweets, pins, etc.
Because they had such a solid base of owned content, Diamond PR used more traditional advertising tactics to perpetuate the third party content.
By creating a hashtag for the campaign, not only were the bloggers able to communicate with each other throughout the campaign but the hashtag appealed to third party people in the industry such as state attractions and tourist bureaus who further leveraged the content and tweets of the bloggers. This worked so well because the hashtag was travel oriented and the fact that it didn't have the brands name in it made it optimal for other industry leaders to share it.
The Outcome
After all of Diamond PR and Marriott's planning came together in the form of one awesome campaign, 14 hotels were visited by 8 bloggers and a large audience was reached.
Here are some specifics:
- Earned 39 blog posts
- Combined the 8 bloggers reached 1,043,400 unique monthly visitors
- The #BloggingFL hashtag reached almost 8 million Twitter timeline deliveries
- Through Facebook and Instagram, the bloggers reached almost 30,000 people through their own followers
Even if you're not in the travel industry there are plenty of awesome takeaways from this example of phenomenal outreach marketing.
- Less really is more. Don't establish a network that is too big to keep up with. Stronger relationships with fewer bloggers is the way to go.
- Spend time catering to the blogger's audience, not just the blogger.
- Provide the blogger with an entire experience so that they have something worthwhile to write about.
- Set up a hashtag and other marketing assets that don't include your brand's name. That would be most readily shared by others in the industry.
- Get referrals for influencers to reach out to from influencers you already have a relationship with.
Do you have a cool outreach marketing case study to share? Do describe in the comments below!


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We found 10 episodes of Wrestling Mayhem Show with the tag "wrestling mayhem show".
A Formal Protest of Sports Entertainment | Wrestling Mayhem Show 648
January 9th, 2019 | 2 hrs 1 min
all elite, announcement, becky lynch, birthday, britt baker, chris jericho, fan mail, formal protest, ibushi, john cena, john laurinaitis, juggalo jamie, mayhem, mayhem mania, mayhem show, ospreay, sam adonis, shawn phoenix, the man, wms, wrestle kingdom, wrestle kingdom 13, wrestling, wrestling mayhem show
We're back from our holiday hiatus with Mad Mike, Larry, Mainstream Matt, and Sorg! And, there's so much happening this week. Between celebrating our podcast birthday to prepping for this year's Mayhem Mania we've got plenty of hilarity.
Midweek Infinity War | Wrestling Mayhem Show 623
June 20th, 2018 | 1 hr 39 mins
aleister black, andre the giant, bachelor, bachelorette, big cass, bubba the bulldog, bubba the love sponge, carmella, daniel eads, e3, el jefe, elite, enzo, hot topic, idiot radio, james ellsworth, lucha underground, marriage, mayhem, mitb, money in the bank, new day, nino wrestles the world, nxt, nxt takeover, nxt uk, podcast, reading rainbow, reigns, release, rey mysterio, rey mysterio day, rhonda rousey, roman reigns, rusev day, street fighter, the elite, the new day, uk tournament, walmart, wrestling, wrestling mayhem show, wwe, xavier woods
Todd DeFazio of Idiot Radio returns to the show this week. He is joined by Mad Mike, Mainstream Matt, Larry, and Sorg, as they're on the heels of Money in the Bank.
Deep Into MayhemMania Season | Wrestling Mayhem Show 611
March 14th, 2018 | 1 hr 55 mins
braun strowman, brock lesnar, bruiser brody, chris jericho, fastlane, florida, hulk hogan, icp, john cena, marcus mann, mayhem, mayhemmania, paige, patreon, patreon in the bank, raw, road to wrestlemania, ryse, summer slam, summer slam 2002, the bar, vince mcmahon, wrestlemania, wrestling, wrestling mayhem show
We couldn't have planned this week's in-studio guest any better if we tried. Marcus Mann joins us on the big purple couch to talk about the road to WrestleMania! He's joined by Rob, Larry, Sorg, Mad Mike, and Mainstream Matt.
Lucha On Ice | Wrestling Mayhem Show 610
March 7th, 2018 | 1 hr 34 mins
asuka, big brother, brock lesnar, chris dejoseph, drago, impact wrestling, john cena, lucha el rey, lucha underground, mayhem, mayhemmania, port-a-potties, port-a-potty, punishment, rj city, the temple, wrestlemania, wrestling, wrestling mayhem show
We've got a super special treat as we're joined by Chris DeJoseph, Co-Executive Producer of Lucha Underground! As far as our usual host of mayhemmers, we've got Sorg, Chad, Larry, Mainstream Matt, Mad Mike, and Bobby F J-Town talking.
Jeff Jarrett is the Milli Vanilli of Wrestling | Wrestling Mayhem Show 609
February 28th, 2018 | 1 hr 20 mins
#sadjohncena, 205 live, beast man, braun strowman, elimination chamber, identity crisis, impact wrestling, jeff jarrett, john cena, mandy rose, mania, mayhem, mayhem mania, mayhemmania, milli vanilli, mixed match challenge, raw, ronda rousey, sad john cena, smackdown, tna, wrestlemania, wrestling, wrestling mayhem show, wwe
The Beast Man brings his dino bone with him as he joins us in studio for this week's show. He's chatting with our stable of wrestling fans, Matt, Wheelz, Mad Mike, Sorg and Mutilator Larry.
The Ballad of Logan Shulo | Wrestling Mayhem Show 608
February 21st, 2018 | 1 hr 28 mins
chun li, david lawless, elimination chamber, ewomanation chamber, mayhem mania, mayhem show, moron, officer dan murphy, pittsburgh, raw, rhonda rousey, rusev day, twitter, women's elimination chamber, wrestling, wrestling mayhem show, wwe
We're deep in the throes of Mayhem Mania this week as things keep getting more and more intense! As an added bonus, we have one of the area's hottest tag teams in studio as we're joined by "The Gavel" David Lawless and Officer Dan. We're talking all things wrestling this week.
Sanity, Wolfe, and Young – Attorneys at Law | Wrestling Mayhem Show 607
February 13th, 2018 | 1 hr 37 mins
205 live, award for excellence in independent wrestling, duke davis, eric van wagenen, joey ryan, locked 'n loaded, lucha underground, mayhem, mayhem mania, mayhemmies, mixed match challenge, nxt, pittsburgh, raw, roh, smackdown, tna, wrestling, wrestling mayhem show, wwe
It's a packed house for this year's Mayhemmies episode with Billy Johnson, Chad the Shad, Larry, Sorg, Mad Mike, and Bobby F J-Town.
Darkwing Spud | Wrestling Mayhem Show 606
February 7th, 2018 | 1 hr 22 mins
#motherofstrowmans, #sadtozawa, 205 live, akira tozawa, alexa bliss, booker t, braun strowman, cruiserweight classic, darkwing duck, darkwing spud, drake mallard, elias, lucha underground, mayhem show, mayhemmania, mayhemmies, neville, nxt, pittsburgh, rockstar spud, roh, sad tozawa, tna, vince mcmahon, wrestling, wrestling mayhem show, wwe
It's the second week of Mayhem Mania! Just for the occasion, we've got a direct connection to Yinza the Pittsburgh Luchador with Dave Fedor joining us in studio. Of course we've got our usual crew of Sorg, Matt, Larry, Mad Mike, and Rizz talking this week in wrestling.
Parallelogram of Doom | Wrestling Mayhem Show 596
November 15th, 2017 | 1 hr 29 mins
30 for 30, aj styles, alexa bliss, alicia fox, bc steele, brand split, brock lesnar, charlotte, kurt angle, mayhem show, new day, nxt, ric flair, ring of honor, roh, survivor series, the shield, tna, war games, wrestlemania, wrestling, wrestling mayhem show, wwe
BC Steele is in studio with us this week! He is joined by our usual cast of characters – Sorg and Larry. And, hot off his video game weekend for Extra Life, Bobby F J-Town is live via the internets as we talk this week in wrestling.
Six Star Matches | Wrestling Mayhem Show 595
November 8th, 2017 | 1 hr 23 mins
aj styles, alberto del rio, alberto el patron, brock lesnar, burt legrand, casting call, chris jericho, daniel bryan, enzo amore, impact wrestling, kenny omega, kevin owens, new japan, nxt, pete dunne, professional wrestling, raw, ring of honor, roh, rwa, shinsuke nakamura, smackdown, sports entertainment, starrcade, stephen amell, survivor series, the rock, the shield, tna, uk championship, wms, wrestle kingdom, wrestling, wrestling mayhem show, wwe, "triple h"
It's a full show this week as we've got Old School Burt LeGrand in studio with Sorg and Larry. As a special treat, we've got Tonio Garza joining us online, and Mad Mike makes a stop by in the second half. They're talking this week in wrestling.


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Dynamic Tags and Views
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The GpsGate Maintenance plugin keeps track of when your vehicles are due for service. You can see their current maintenance status in the application and create notifications when vehicles pass a service interval.
The Payment plugin provides an overview and history of payment related information for a tracking server. It is intended as a tool for tracking partners for easy management of payments.
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Points of interest are used to mark commonly visited places in order to make navigation and dispatch of jobs more efficient. This video shows how to create a point of interest, change appearance settings and how to import points of interest from a file.
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Outside the Ring: Joe Dwyer
I hope never to be comfortable with my love for the sport. I know the risks. I acknowledge the animal body my spirit is housed in…
Sports and Philanthropy: A series of articles dedicated to those who've given their all and still give more. Each article will feature a different community champion; no belts, no medals, no ratings… just good people passing it on.
We're under the gun. The pressure is mounting on all sides, when in truth there should be one side… our side, all of us.
I speak for myself. I speak for no organization or group I'm affiliated with. I speak with the passion that one arrives at when they are trying to make their way through a labyrinth of conflicting emotions. Boxing is like that for me. I hope never to be comfortable with my love for the sport. I know the risks. I acknowledge the animal body my spirit is housed in. I am a vegetarian-combatant and that alone makes no sense. All that does is our connection to others. That's why I must write this.
The problem, as I see it, is not about the police. It is about the excessive use of force by any figure in authority: physical, emotional, political. I will not demean my feelings for the Blue but saying how much I support them. It's like saying many of my friends are Jewish or Black or Latino. I will say that before you take a gun to work you must start the day by loving all people.
I knew a cop like this once. He could be gruff, traditional and sarcastic, but he grew and changed with the times. He was a soldier, he was a father, he had friends who were diverse and compelling, and he reconciled all of it. When the police turned their backs on New York's Mayor he said, "That's enough. No one wins. As a community we must sit down together." I cannot say he loved all people, but he reserved judgement. Maybe that's enough. Maybe, that will have to do for now.
His name was Joe Dwyer. He was a voice of reason. He'd know what to do now, when things seem to be falling apart. Seems to be, because probably, they were always this way, we just didn't have cell phones and social media. But once you know, you have to do something. So, what do we do?
Joe would say to me, "You can whine about things or you can change them. If you're going to change them, let's talk; if you're going to whine about them, hang up the phone." Joe, I want to talk.
Interview done in 2010
His friends called him Joey D. He was a boxing guy and a man active in many related philanthropies. A proud policeman, and a reasonable person.
NABF President
NABF Vice President & Championship Chairman
Former IBF Championship Chairman
Chief Inspector, NYSAC
Inspector, NYSAC
US Navy Middleweight Champion
NYS Middleweight Champion
Metropolitan AAU Middleweight Champion
Board Member of Ring 8
Active Member of WBC Cares
What do you consider your specialty?
I consider making title bouts my forte. I can empathize with what a judge is going through during a fight, having sat on the "high chair" for six years. It is often a thankless job.
What makes a good judge?
While I feel ex-boxers often make the best judges, I find many people who never engaged in the sport to be highly competent officials. Ex-fighters can empathize what the fighters are going through during the bout, stamina, being cut, effective aggression, etc.
On the other hand boxing has many highly competent females officials, Melvina Lathan, Adalaide Byrd, C.J. Ross, Julie Lederman, Robyn Taylor, Gwen Adair, and not to be forgotten, Eva Shain, and Carol Castellano.
Do you think officials should go through periodic recertification?
Certification of Officials is extremely important: by the Sanctioning Body, the ABC, as well as State Commissions. We are never past the point of learning something new.
What about unification?
The Unified Rules are the best available rules to maintain uniformity of title bouts. Credit for their formation must be credited to Larry Hazzard, the former Chairman of the NJSAC, a terrific administrator as well a one of the finest referees I have had the pleasure of watching in action.
One of the best matches you've seen?
The recent Cotto vs. Margarito bout stands out as one of the most exciting bouts in recent years.
You say that sanctioning championship bouts is your forte. So, what makes a champion?
In approving Sanction Requests, I must consider ratings, experience, conditioning, as well as competitiveness of the bout. A level playing field must be maintained, giving the manager or promoter who has but one boxer the same consideration as the premier promoters (King, Arum, Shaw, etc.).
Who inspires you the most?
People I admire. Don Jose Sulaiman, for his untiring efforts in creating the finest organization (in my opinion) in boxing. Bob Arum (we're both Brooklyn bred), Don King for his tenacity, Dan Goossen for his flair, Bruce Trampler as the best builder of boxing careers that I have ever met, Bobby Goodman as one of the most caring matchmakers, Brad Goodman for his untiring efforts in making top matches, Jimmy Burchfield for sincere caring for his fighters.
How do you feel about New York's first Woman Commissioner of Boxing?
When the day finally arrived, I could not be happier than the appointment of my friend Melvina Lathan. She was a most competent judge, who I had the pleasure of working with on many bouts. She is an elegant representative of boxing as well as a devoted wife (to Dr. Billy Lathan, a great ringside physician) and all New Yorker's can be proud of this recent appointment by Governor David Patterson. A great choice.
A bad call?
Nothing hurts the sport more than a bad call in the eyes of the fans.
What are your priorities?
Doing the best at whatever you pursue, a happy marriage, a caring family, and a good quality cigar.
How do you want to be remembered?
That in all my dealings I always cared for the welfare and safety of the boxers. Nothing should be more important than one's family name, so maintain your integrity at all costs not to tarnish that family name.
Outside the Ring: David Berlin
Outside the Ring: Sam Hadfield
Outside the Ring: Steve Farhood
Outside the Ring: Kathy Duva
Outside the Ring: Comanche Boy
Outside the Ring: Margaret Goodman
Outside the Ring: Allen Furst
Outside the Ring: Lonnie and Muhammad Ali
Outside the Ring: Bruce Silverglade
Outside the Ring: Mauricio Sulaiman
Outside the Ring: Luke Downdey
Outside the Ring: Kevin Iole
Outside the Ring: Barry Halbritter
Outside the Ring: Chicago Youth Boxing Club
Outside the Ring: Robert Guerrero
Outside the Ring: Mike Tyson
Outside the Ring: Teresa Tapia
Outside the Ring: Israel Vasquez
Outside the Ring: Holt McCallany
Outside the Ring: Monique Sciberras
Outside the Ring: Joe Dwyer


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Mon December 20, 2004 - National Edition
EAST PEORIA, IL (AP) Caterpillar and the United Auto Workers union reached tentative agreement Wednesday, Dec. 15, on a new six-year deal for workers in four states on the job without a contract since May, the company said.
Negotiators for the two sides struck a deal after two days of negotiations that included a marathon 14-hour session Dec. 15. Neither side disclosed terms of the agreement, which followed more than a year of negotiations.
The proposed deal would cover more than 9,000 workers in Illinois, Colorado, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
Talks had stalled over a proposal that would require workers to contribute to their health care coverage for the first time, along with a two-tiered wage scale for workers hired under the new contract.
Peoria-based Caterpillar said in a statement that the tentative agreement includes wage, cash and benefits gains for both active and retired employees.
Caterpillar chief negotiator Chris Glynn called the deal "very fair and reasonable."
"We faced some complex issues over the past year and through comprehensive discussions with the union have developed solutions that respond to the current and future needs of our employees and retirees while also enabling the company's long-term competitiveness," Glynn said in a statement.
Workers had remained on the job under the terms of their old contract. Both sides have said they wanted to avoid a work stoppage after the bitter, 6 1/2-year stalemate with two failed strikes that preceded their last contract in 1998.
Two earlier company offers were overwhelmingly rejected by workers. Union negotiators put both of those deals to a vote without recommending for or against the deal.
Union officials declined comment on whether bargainers will recommend the latest proposal. But Glynn said the tentative agreement is "one that both the union and company believe is worthy of our employees' support."
Workers said the company's earlier proposals to shift health care costs were too steep, especially for retirees on fixed incomes. Caterpillar said costs were approximately a third of national averages, and that nearly 80 percent of U.S. employees now contribute to their medical coverage.
The two-tiered wage scale would pay new hires and current supplemental employees less than veterans doing the same job, which workers argued would create friction in plants. Caterpillar countered that the wage scale is needed to stay competitive in its global market and is above industry standards.
The talks that resumed the week of the agreement were the first since workers rejected Caterpillar's "last, best and final offer" in August.
After the vote, Caterpillar said it would not modify the failed offer, but later held out the possibility that it might be willing to budge if the union made a counter offer.
After a first deal was rejected in May, Caterpillar added approximately $45 million in pay and benefits.
Hours before the tentative agreement was announced on Dec. 15, Caterpillar shares rose $1.18 to close at $94.88 on the New York Stock Exchange, its highest level in a year.


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Jenny McCarthy on New Year's Eve Celebration: If Donnie Wahlberg's Not There, I'll Make Out With Strangers
Jenny McCarthy is returning to Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest Thursday night, and she assured ET her husband Donnie Wahlberg will be close by.
"Donnie learned if he's not there, I will make out with strangers, so you can be sure that my husband will be there at midnight kissing these lips," the 43-year-old actress said.
WATCH: Kourtney Kardashian's Emotional New Year's Resolutions
Along with the fun of watching the ball drop in Times Square, there is also the sobering reality of terrorism fears, which have resulted in a significant spike in security. New York deployed 6,000 police officers to Times Square for the festivities.
"[Security] is very tight," Ryan Seacrest told Good Morning America. "They do such a great job. We will be very safe tonight."
The expected one million revelers will be watched over by officers equipped with long guns, radiation detectors and bomb-sniffing dogs.
WATCH: Jennifer Lawrence Teases New Year's Plans
Performers for the annual show include Nick Jonas, 5 Seconds of Summer, One Direction, Demi Lovato, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Wiz Khalifa and Taylor Swift, who will drop her "Out of the Woods" video during the telecast.
Dick Clark's 2016 New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest starts at 8 p.m. on ABC.


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Kate Gosselin, the head of TLC's popular Mega Family, talks to Cookie Magazine about parenthood and raising 8 children.
According to Kate, lots of rules and routines makes being a mom to a set of twins and a set of sextuplets easier.
Here are some highlights from the interview:
Q: What about your children makes you laugh?
A: I laugh at them all the time. They are just so cute that I can't help it!
Q: What is your favorite family ritual?
A: I feel most happy when we are getting ready for church on Sunday mornings. It is a ritual that works and goes smoothly—for the most part—and I love when our routines are down to a science.
Q: What parenting issue do you and your partner disagree most about?
A: How to make the punishment fit the crime.
Q: What is your parenting role: good cop or bad cop?
A: Neither of us are bad cops, but if you are asking who is firmest, that would be me.
Q: What do you wake up in the middle of the night thinking about?
A: How much I miss my kids and wish I had endless hours with each one.
Q: What do you wish you had done before you had children?
A: Slept more!
Q: What is a typical Saturday morning in your house like?
A: We all sleep late—or at least play quietly, right, Alexis? And then we have Mommy's homemade pancakes or waffles around 9:30. After we eat, I clean up and we play and laze around. That is, if our busy schedule allows for that luxury.
- …guiltiest pleasure?
I treat myself to a spa treatment every month—but wish it could be weekly!
- …ideal getaway?
Hawaii. With the kids, without the kids … I don't care. It's paradise!
- …favorite clothing item?
Anything summer wardrobe and anything that makes me look thin.
- …current reading material?
The Bible and a book on how to be the best mommy I can be—but I can't remember the title, sorry.


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Life as one in all China's industrial employee ants didn't go well with Liu Xu: waking up early in manufacturing unit lodging, working for 11 hours working a machine within the instrument-making manufacturing facility, consuming all his meals within the manufacturing unit canteen and going to mattress, solely to get up and do it once more. His dad and mom spent most of their lives in deadening jobs — his father on building websites and his mom in factories — however, 23-12 months-outdated Liu Xu lasted only 12 months in a manufacturing unit within the southern China metropolis of Dongguan.
Half of that was the time his firm invested in coaching him to work the machine earlier than he up and give up. Like Liu, an era of younger Chinese language is popping its again on the manufacturing facility jobs that when fueled China's progress — and they're serving to remodel the financial system by doing it."Life within the manufacturing facility was boring and repetitive," Liu stated. "Daily I walked into the manufacturing unit, and I felt like this was all there was to my life. I used to be going to finish up in that manufacturing unit perpetually."You felt trapped, simply strolling between three locations your complete life: work, the lodging, and the canteen. I couldn't get used to the working circumstances.
I needed to put on a uniform daily."Manufacturing unit bosses, for his or her half, disparage Chinese language millennials as a lazy, coddled technology, extra inquisitive about leisure and materials items than their manufacturing facility fodder forefathers. The bosses complain it's tough to seek out sufficient new younger employees to interchange the outdated — while China strikes from being the world's low-cost low-wage manufacturing facility capital to a put up-industrial economic system primarily based on excessive-tech industries and client-pushed providers. With getting old inhabitants, the workforce is predicted to shrink quickly — by 100 million every 15 years from 2020 — following the Nationwide Committee of Chinese language Individuals' Political Consultative Convention. Within the meantime, manufacturing unit bosses are caught brief to find enough staff, as some factories automate extra shortly than others.
In an automotive parts manufacturing unit in Taishan metropolis, southern China, the new, muggy air smells of paint. Vice President Li Na walks briskly, her heels tapping on the manufacturing unit flooring like an environmentally friendly machine, passing a small glass-walled room the place an employee sits on an upturned bucket, spray-portray hard automobile parts on a trundling conveyor belt. He's an older man, staring out over his respiration masks with dull, annoying eyes earlier than turning again to the road."Loyal" more former staff have gotten tougher to seek out, Li says because the "spoiled" youngsters of the previous one-youngster coverage technology flip their backs on manufacturing facility jobs."If they complain to their mother and father that they don't like working in a manufacturing unit, their dad and mom inform them to depart the job," says Li, a perky lady in her 30s whose fingers dance incessantly on her smartphone between answering questions. She says that younger employees hardly ever stay lengthy.