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A letter of protection can be defined as a letter that is sent by a personal injury lawyer to a medical professional representing a victim or an automotive accident, a fall, or work injury. A letter of protection guarantees medical treatment payment from the future verdict award or litigation settlements. In many occasions, doctors and hospitals cannot accept the medical insurance of the injured parties as the payment guarantee for the rendered medical services because the private insurance claims look for the driver's car insurance money to deny responsibility.
Work Injury and Letters of Protection
Whenever someone gets an injury when they are working at their places of duty, the health insurance of the injured person might point the finger at the insurance responsible for worker's compensation on the part of the employer. The financial liability for the injury may also be redirected to the property or building insurance for instance.
A letter or protection that is drafted by the lawyer representing the injured person allows the injured parties on this occasion to obtain the medical care they may not receive because of cash or credit downtime in exchange for a predicament to pay for the services when the judgment or settlement is laid down. They are all used in all personal injury cases including slip and falls, car accidents, injury caused by negligence, and on-the-job injuries. This piece helps you understand them whenever they are used.
The Letter of Protection use in Automobile Collision Claims
For most doctors, they always write a note that says that you must pay for the services at the time when the services are rendered to the patient. However, most people fail to understand that most medical insurance companies refuse to pay for the medical bills that emanate from an injury caused by the car collisions. They expect the injured person to get help from the automobile insurance carrier as it is their responsibility to take care of the medical bills.
However, the auto insurance liability carriers are not in a position to pay the medical bills instantly. In most cases, they expect that you pay for the medical bill as you so that you can submit the medical bills once you have been discharged so that they can settle your case or they may low-ball you. If you are expected to get medical care for more than six months, the automobile insurance liabilities still expect that you are paying for your medical costs before they come in. Many doctors, as a result, refuse to treat those people through the health insurance if the auto collision caused the injury.
What to do When the Doctor Refuses the Health Insurance Because of the Auto Collision
This is where the letter of protection comes into work with your case. A letter of protection is sent to the medical provider from the injured person's attorney denoting that they will pay for the medical expenses once the patient has recovered the compensation settlement by the judgment or trial. This is a contract agreement that allows the injured to get the necessary medical care on credit when the doctor agrees to wait for payment when the case concludes. If the attorney obtains a judgment of settle the case, they will ensure that the medical provider gets their payment. If they don't get recovery, the injured person will be liable for the medical bill. In such cases, the medical provider has a right to pursue their money from the lawyer.
Can the Letter of Protection be used Against You?
Insurance company attorneys always work hard to use the letters of protection against the party that was injured by saying that the doctor was biased because the bill is outstanding. If the insurance paid for the bills immediately after the accident occurred, the letters of protection would not be valid. Many people are placed in a position where they cannot get help apart from the letters of protection. Therefore, they use these letters to avoid responsibility for their bills during the trial.


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Bjj and life
After about 3 years of being prodded by friends and podcast hosts (Jocko Willink, Joe Rogan, Russell Brand, Sam Harris, Guy Ritchie), and especially the late Anthony Bourdain, I finally took the plunge and dove into something completely foreign to me.
I'm 37 and a have been practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for about 6 weeks. I hit the mat 4 times a week at a dojo about 10 minutes from my house and my 5 year old son started a few weeks ago too. I've missed my first session this week due to standing on a dead puffer fish on the beach (I'm not joking).
If you think it's far too premature, and completely ridiculous, to write about comparing a new martial art to life after only practicing for 5 weeks, you're 100% correct, so feel free to stop reading. As my body aches in muscles that I never knew existed, and as my curiosity, youtube feed, bookshelf and thought is dominated by this new thing, you might find it interesting.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or BJJ, is a non-striking martial art, so that means no kicking or punching. It's a grappling art and considered to be the most technical martial art. The game is centred on getting your opponent to a position where you could strangle them, or break a joint, at which point they tap out.
It's a sport where a 60kg girl can end up breaking the wrist of a 100kg man. You use leverage, technique, acceleration to take advantage of limbs that are in vulnerable positions and causing a proportional advantage despite the differences in your physique. 2 legs wrapped around the neck of a large person is a problem no matter the size of the person doing it.
The parallels between the mat and life is spoken about often enough that it's cliched, but it's become evident to me in so many ways which I'll break down here. I hope to carry those lessons with me in my daily life.
The #1 challenge to me is the honesty of the art. You can't bullshit your way into being good, or out of a bad situation. You can only do it through practice, being present and keeping calm. I want to bring this into my daily life, be good by being good, not by putting on a good show.
What I also love is the purity of the only currency you have on the mat, is what you bring on the mat. Your story, your entitlement, your big mouth can't help you get better, or survive a few more seconds. It's only what you bring to the mat. I can't help but wonder if we actually apply this in real life? Do the best people get rewarded or do the ones that make influential people feel happy do?
I'm not particularly gifted in this sport. With the exception of very few positions, it all feels completely foreign to me and even during warmups I watch as people cartwheel away with ease. I measure myself with only one thing — did I turn up? Did I hit the mat? Then I've been successful. And maybe, just maybe, next time I'll suck a little less.
Here are some things I've learnt and hope to bring to my life, family and work.
Be technical — Progress through skill, both natural but more importantly learned.
Time on the mat — There is absolutely no substitute for practice. All the googling, books, youtube videos will never replace real world experience.
The map is not the territory — The learning and preparation will be completely different to what you experience 'live'. As someone said (it wasn't Einstein by the way…) "In theory, theory and practice are the same, in practice, they are not". You can only build strength in practice through practice.
Be completely present — Whenever my mind drifts elsewhere in BJJ, within split seconds someone is compressing your neck to restrict oxygenated blood flow to the brain…
Consistency, turn up— The humble student that turns up every week will eventually surpass the talented student that turns up in rapid bursts now and again.
Be calm — When you're face is planted on the mat (literally), acting frantically and flailing around without purpose will only make things much worse. Breathe, focus and work your way through it.
Be an eternal student — There is always tons more to learn. Even the most experienced in the dojo continually are refining and improving.
Be in the arena — No matter what level, compete. Be in the arena, don't simply teach, get fat and theorise. Be on the mat, in competition and learning and teaching through practice.
Ultimately, I hope to carry my life in a way that I'm constantly improving, being humble and real with my assessment and rewarded on merit, just as Bjj does.

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There are three common misconceptions about students. First, is the idea they like to skip classes and scrounge around without a care in the world. The second is that funding avenues are rarely open to students with bad credit. And the third is that, for those who have managed to secure funding, refinancing student loans with bad credit is an impossibility.
The reality is that students work a lot harder than many think, not only making it to class and keeping their grades up, but also working part-time jobs to pay their way. The problem is that the repayment on loans taken out are far greater than their meager wages can meet. For that reason, student loan refinancing deal is necessary.
But just as with every loan, there are terms and conditions that apply when refinancing loans for students with bad credit. The trick is to find the right deal. When it is, then the financial weight on the shoulders of students is lifted.
How Refinancing Works
Finding a lender adept at refinancing student loans with bad credit is not a particularly difficult thing to do. However, it does depend on the type of loan that the student has taken out. If the loan is from a private lender, then it may be possible to negotiate a new repayment schedule.
However, it is essential that the small print is ready before agreeing any student loan refinancing deal. Some lenders will apply penalties to loans that are rescheduled, while extra fees might also be applied to the process.
The mechanics involved in refinancing loans for students with bad credit is essentially a buyout. The existing loan is paid off in full, which should mean that the new loan is smaller. For example, a $50,000 loan may have $10,000 paid off it after 2 years. The refinancing loan will buy out the remaining $40,000, marking the original loan as paid in full.
Advantages of Refinancing
There is only one reason why a student or even recent graduate might turn to refinancing student loans with bad credit – namely, to ease the financial burden that they face.
Depending on the terms of their loan, they may face repayments of several hundred dollars per month. If they are still in college, then the fact they are employed part-time, means they are under a severe financial strain. But by taking advantage of refinancing loans for students with bad credit, it may be possible to reduce that burden.
Recent graduates usually face heavy debts, making the pressure of finding full-time employment acute. Finding one is not easy these days, so student loan refinancing provides a chance to improve the situation while they get on their feet.
Refinancing a Government Loan
If the loan came through a government sponsored financial aid program, then there should be little trouble in refinancing students loans with bad credit. This is because, with the government guaranteeing the loan will be repaid, the lender is happy to accommodate a change.
However, you must find out how a refinancing deal will affect the loan status. Generally speaking, refinancing loans for students with bad credit means buying out the old loan. If this is done, then is the new loan considered government guaranteed?
Through student loan refinancing it is certainly possible to reduce the monthly outlay required to repay the loan. That can make college life that little more enjoyable, though keep in mind that refinancing student loans with bad credit does not mean the pressure is off completely.


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Demand for Private Eyes Set to Rise in Texas
Jillian Malone May 16, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas (May 6, 2016) – Demand for private investigators is rising in Texas.
Bus Camera Tickets Earn $260,000 for Austin Schools
Jillian Malone April 25, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas (Apr. 14, 2016)—The Austin Independent School District has received more than $260,000 from citations issued to motorists illegally passing stopped school buses
Proposal Moves Forward for Off-Leash Area in Circle C Park
Jillian Malone March 31, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas (March 2, 2016)—The Austin Parks and Recreation Department decided Tuesday to move forward with its review of a proposed off-leash area in Circle C Metropolitan Park.
Police Focusing on Local Food Pantry in Indecent Exposure Case
Jillian Malone March 11, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas (March 11, 2016)—Police suspect that the perpetrator in the indecent exposure incident on Feb. 4 at a parochial school is a volunteer at the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry said the school principal in an interview.
Autism Speaks' Puzzle Piece Logo Upsets Members of Autistic Community
Jillian Malone February 4, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas (Feb. 4, 2016)—Sparrow Rose Jones, an autistic author, said that Autism Speaks should remove their puzzle piece shaped logo because it paints the autistic community as deficient at the University of Texas at Austin on Monday.


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Bonnie Burarngarra
Bonnie Burangarra belongs to the Burarra / Walamangu people and is a internationally celebrated fibre artist. Bonnie grew up, and continues to live, on her ancestral country at Yilan in the Cape Stewart area. She is a Traditional owner of Yilan as well as Yurrwi (Milingimbi Island).
Bonnie and her late husband Jacky Maranbarra are two of few remaining Master Anguchechiya (fish trap) makers. Examples of their work are held in many public and private collections. Bonnie also makes beautiful gulukurr (bathi or dilly bags) and Bamagral nanmarra (conical mat with functions including wrapping or covering babies, womens skirt or covering for young girls during coming of age ceremony).
Bonnie has the wisdom, strength and gentleness of a women that has spent her entire life living on her homeland with her ancestral culture engrained in her everyday life. Her artwork has been exhibited extensively and Bonnie is represented by both Maningrida Arts and Milingimbi Art and Culture.
Past Exhibitions
2022 An-jawa (Creek), Sabbia Gallery, Redfern NSW
2022 Thread Count, Agency Projects & Padre Coffee
2020 Lake Art Prize 2020, The Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie
2020 Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 2020, Online
2017 Into the Water curated by Maningrida Arts & Culture, Tactile Arts, Darwin, NT
2016 NAISDA 40th Anniversary Auction, Auction night at Carriageworks, Sydney
2008 2008 Maningrida arts, Maningrida Arts, Hogarth Galleries, Sydney, NSW
2008 2008 Maningrida survey, Maningrida survey show, Short Street Gallery, Broome, WA
2008 2008 Interwoven, Interwoven, Indigenart, Perth, WA
2008 Palya Art, Palya Art at Mary Place, Mary Place, Sydney, NSW
2007 2007 Spirit in variation, Spirit in variation, Annandale Galleries, Sydney, NSW
2007 2007 Journeys, Journeys, Outback Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, VIC
2006 our home, Our home: CDU Art Collection, CDU, Darwin, NT
2006 2006 Peter Bailie, Peter Bailie Art Award, Flinders University City Gallery, Adelaide, SA
2004 2004 Hogarth galleries, Bark paintings, carvings and fibre works from Maningrida, Hogarth Galleries, Sydney, NSW
2004 2004 an-gujechiya, An-gujechiya -fish trap-, Raft Artspace, Darwin, NT
2004 2004 Divas of the desert, Divas of the desert: Maningrida, Minymaku, Gallery Gondwana, Alice Springs, NT
2004 2004 Maningrida fibre art, Maningrida Fibre Art, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London, UK
2003 2003 Threads of time, Threads of time, Burrinja gallery, Upwey, VIC
2003 2003 20th Telstra national Abortiginal & Torres Strait Islander Art award, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, 20th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander art award, Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory, Darwin, NT
2003 2003 Bark paintings, sculpture and fibre work by the Maningrida women artists, Bark paintings, sculpture and fibre work by Maningrida women artists,Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi, Melbourne, VIC
2003 2003 weave, Federation Centre for the arts, Bundoora Homestead, VIC, Weave, Federation Centre for the Arts, Bundoora Homestead, VIC
2002 2002 Weave, NTU Gallery, Darwin, NT, Weave, NTU Gallery, Darwin, NT
1998 1998, Interwoven: Fibre Art from Australia and the Pacific Flinders Art Museum, Interwoven: Fibre Art from Australia and the Pacific Flinders Art Museum Campus Gallery, The Flinders University of South Australia, SA
1998 1998, Maningrida Weavings, Maningrida Weavings Framed Gallery, Darwin, NT
- Myer Foundation, Melbourne, VIC
- Charles Darwin University Art Collection
- Macquarie Bank Art Collection


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7 Most Common Lice Myths
14 September
- MYTH : Rid & Nix work
FACT : Only 10% of the time
- MYTH : If you have head lice you live in a dirty house
FACT : Wrong bug, that would be Body Lice which your child does not have.
- MYTH : Head Lice travel to car seats
FACT : Head lice never choose to leave the head to travel to an inanimate object to wait for a new host. The only means of transmission is direct head to head contact.
- MYTH : My pets can get Head Lice
FACT : Head Lice are host specific to humans only
- MYTH : Head Lice is transmitted by hats and helmets.
FACT : We have not seen this to be true. If it were true we would see the whole little league team in our office, which is not the case. Head lice have very strong claws that actually clamp down, attaching firmly to the hair shaft, when helmets or hats are being taken on or off. Also most players on little league are boys with short hair. Head lice are very picky about who they travel to and they do not like heads with short hair. They are very sensitive to temperature, humidity and light. Heads with shorter hair tend to be colder, brighter and dryer which head lice think is unattractive.
- MYTH : Head Lice live in your house
FACT : Wrong Bug, that would be Bed Bugs which your child does not have.
If head lice waited around in your house for a new host they would die. They need a blood meal 4-6 times a day, and can only feed on scalp skin
- MYTH : My child does not have an itchy head so she couldn't have head lice.
FACT : 80% of our customers never have itching symptoms The itching is caused by an allergic reaction to the louse bite. Much like mosquitoes head lice leave behind a residue of anticoagulant, anesthetic and saliva when they take a blood meal. Most people do not react to these substances right away, but some people do develop an allergic reaction over time


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Sun 10-06-2018 11:30 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, 10th June, 2018 (WAM) — The UAE Embassy in Pakistan has launched a humanitarian project that will see the distribution of food baskets and Eid clothing to thousands of families in the city of Mansehra in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. The donation is provided by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment.
On the occasion of the launch of the project, Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, the UAE Ambassador to Pakistan, lauded the role played by the various charities and local government institutions in Pakistan, which he said have immensely contributed to helping the Embassy reach those in need and aided in the success of its humanitarian missions around the country.
The UAE Ambassador also expressed his appreciation for the support provided by the UAE's leadership in driving the Embassy and UAE charities towards excelling in their humanitarian efforts, saying that the generous work of Emirati charity organisations "will continue to motivate others to increase efforts to serve the Pakistani people and achieve their aspirations for a better life and future."
Al-Zaabi also thanked the Embassy's local partners, volunteers and the various organisations who provided logistical support, for the time and effort they put in during the holy month to "bring smiles" and for easing the suffering of thousands of Pakistani families.
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KB Drip
KB Drip
KB Drip is a low-cost drip irrigation system using thin walled lay flat tubes as laterals.
- Irrigation system for small land holdings for all field dimensions (length and breadth).
- Suitable for all kind of crops like vegetables, orchards, spices, medicinal plants etc.
- Not suitable for close growing cereal crops like wheat, rice etc.
|Water emitting devices
|Pre-punch holes, micro-tubes, button emitters, laterals- layflat, able to be easily rolled.
|Thickness of lateral tapes
|125, 250, 500 micron
|Diameter of lateral tapes
|14 and 16 mm
|Emitter spacing
|30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 cm and more
|PVC, lay flat pipes
|Main/sub-main sizes
|50, 63 and 75 mm
|Operating pressure
|0.5 to 2.0 m
|Suitable up to 1 ha
|Operating systems
|Gravity, Diesel Engines, Electric Motors.
|Above 80 %
|Coefficient of manufacturing variation of water emitting devices
|10 %


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THE FRONT RUNNER Trailer (2018) Hugh Jackman Movie- WHAT DO WE THINK
Always thought that Hugh Jackman was so more than Wolverine, but for a generation he will the clawed mutant. Here he plays a very interesting character of a politician about to face intrigue.
I would suggest the soundtrack to this trailer is very well picked to give the trailer a racy vibe but it holds interest for me to visit the cinema whenever it is showing.
In the meantime, why not purchase a very underrated Hugh Jackman film - Real Steel for under £7
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Labels: cinema, clawed mutant, front runner, hugh jackman, real steel, trailer, wolverine
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Chargé d'Affaires Elizabeth Rood's Remarks to Media (July 9)
CDA Rood: We here at the American Embassy are shocked and deeply saddened at the tragic killing of Ryan Smith, Lora Smith, and their son in the Khada valley. We join with all of the members of the American community as well as with the many, many, many people in Georgia, and especially in Marneuli district who were friends of the Smiths. The Smiths were extremely valuable members of our community. They had lived in Georgia for many years and had made themselves very, very important members of their community and contributed to the economic development and education of their community. We are working, cooperating closely with the Georgian authorities with respect to the investigation. We will do everything that we can to support the family members of the Smiths when they come to Georgia. And, I would also like to extend my thanks to the law enforcement authorities of Georgia, the Interior Ministry, the police, and the municipal authorities in Dusheti who worked very hard in the search and rescue effort and now in the investigation.


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If you're a Subaru fan then you'll know that the release of a new Impreza WRX STI Spec C is something to get excited about.
The Spec C is a lighter, more hardcore version of the WRX STI. It has more power and less weight, and is much more than a quick ECU upgrade.
There is, of course, a reprogrammed ECU but the engineers at Subaru Tecnica International didn't stop there. The turbocharger has been fitted with smoother ball bearings to allow for more boost and quicker throttle response, and as a result power is up to 304 bhp and 311 lb-ft of torque. There's also a water-spray for the intercooler, with a handy button to activate it on the centre console
Weight has been reduced by fitting a lighter aluminium bonnet, plastic windows and smaller battery, and even the spare wheel has been ditched in favour of a puncture repair kit. The suspension has been retuned and the chassis reinforced, and the new rims are wrapped in sticky Bridgestone Potenza RE070 rubber. Hanlding is further improved by replacing the old Torson-style rear LSD with a new mechanical LSD.
Sadly the Spec C will be limited to just 900 units, but even worse news is that the car is for the Japanese market only. Look out for the specialist importers to get their hands on a few, but the Spec C is going to be a very rare sight on the road.
For the full list of changes check out the press release below.
Source: Subaru
FHI to introduce the Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec C
Tokyo, July 23, 2009 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today launches the "Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec C", a new addition to the current WRX STI line-up. The model goes on sale today through Subaru dealerships in Japan.
Based on the Impreza WRX STI, the iconic sport model of Subaru, the WRX STI spec C model features enhanced engine and chassis performance as well as a lighter body on the premise of driving in motor sports. The model further strengthens its presence in the high performance car arena by offering sheer excitement and unique driving sensations as a distinctive road sport model, in line with the performance level originally delivered by the Impreza WRX STI.
The turbocharger newly adopted ball bearings for the turbine axle bearing, and the ECU (Engine Control Unit) program was also exclusively tuned. Thus the engine of the spec C model provides quicker response and improved accelerating performance. Thanks to its specially designed front & rear suspensions and improved body rigidity, the chassis offers stable and linear driving control even in marginal driving conditions. The adoption of an aluminum engine hood, laminar window glasses and a downsized battery resulted in a lighter body, which further polishes the model's driving performance.
Subaru enhanced the WRX STI line-up by introducing this STI spec C model, in addition to the STI A-Line model, the AT version introduced in February this year.
Outline of Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C
Enhancement of Engine performance:
- Ball bearings of the turbine axle were newly adopted to reduce friction in the turbocharger. With the optimized ECU programming, the engine offers smoother and quicker response to the accelerator pedal and excellent accelerating performance.
- An inter-cooler water spray prevents rise in intake-air temperature at continued high-load driving, providing stable engine performance and improved efficiency.
Enhancement of Chassis performance:
- Reinforcement of the cross member in front-suspensions offers a linear steering response.
- Specification changes in damping force of suspensions, coil spring rate, rear stabilizer and rear sub-frame bushes optimize rigidity for body roll and retain excellent road-holding capability.
- Rear LSD (Limited Slip Differential) system was changed to a mechanical type from a Torsen type to obtain the steady and powerful traction during cornering.
- Bridgestone "POTENZA RE070" (245/40R18) were adopted to enhance cornering ability and higher grip performance, especially in dry conditions.
- Nimble handling with a firm steering feel is assured by increasing oil flow volume in the power steering system.
Lightened body:
- An aluminum engine hood and a downsized battery, which make the front section of the vehicle lighter, produce better maneuverability.
- Laminar glasses were adopted in the front and side windows. They lightened the upper section of the body weight, resulting in improved stability during cornering.
- Newly-designed lightweight 18-inches alloy wheels are standard to offer excellent road-hugging property by reducing unsprung weight. (17-inches alloy wheels are optional)
- A flat tire repair kit is standard, which also helps weight reduction.
- A structural change of fuel pomp provides stable fuel delivery even on high-load driving.
- Gold colored "brembo" brake calipers are standard.
- The front bucket seats (fabric with red stitch) are standard on models with 18-inches alloy wheels.
- The "RECARO" seats (Alcantara and leather combination with red stitch) are optional on models with 18-inches alloy wheels.
- Two exclusive exterior colors are available; Sunrise Yellow and Pure White.
- The production is limited to 900 units.
Major specifications:
- Engine type: Horizontally-Opposed 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve turbocharged engine
- Displacement: 1,994 cc
- Maximum output: 227kW (308 PS)/6,400 rpm
- Maximum torque: 422 Nm (43.0 kgf·m)/4,400 rpm
- Turbo type: Ball-bearing type twin scroll turbocharger
About Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, is a leading manufacturer in Japan with a long history of technological innovations that dates back to its origin as an aircraft company. While the automotive business is a main business pillar, FHI's Aerospace, Industrial Products and Eco Technologies divisions offer a diverse range of products from general-purpose engines, power generators, and sanitation trucks to small airplanes, crucial components for passenger aircrafts, and wind-powered electricity generating systems. Recognized internationally for its AWD (all-wheel drive) technology and Horizontally-Opposed engines in Subaru, FHI is also spearheading the development of environmentally friendly products and is committed to contributing to global environmental preservation.


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Another potential credit card security breach has been reported - this time involving Target. While it may seem like only larger retail chains are the targets of credit and debit card information theft, a small regional chain or even single location retail stores can be targeted as well (no pun intended).
I've posted multiple times in the past but another security breach just reinforces that you need to make sure that you are taking all precautions to protect your customers payment information. This means that everything from your router to your firewall settings to making sure that your point of sale software is up to date needs to be checked on at least a monthly basis.
Major overhauls that will effect everyone who accepts debit and credit cards are still 1-2 years away so preventive action must be taken on your part to avoid fines and loss of revenue should your point of sale system be compromised.
Talk to your point of sale partner and the company that handles your merchant services to make sure that you are taking all the correct precautions to prevent payment information theft.
Here is a link to more detailed information from CNN on the latest potential breach:
Offering point of sale general advice, consulting, and sales/service to independent retailers and food service businesses with between 1 and 50 store locations in the United States. Special focus on Pet Stores, Hobby Stores, Goodwill and Similar Thrift Stores, Book Stores, Gift Shops, Cannabis Retailers, Nursery and Garden Centers, Museums, Gift Shops, restaurants, and bars as well as Beer, Wine and Liquor Stores.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Another Potential Major Credit Card Security Breach
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Other Things Drones Will Soon Be Able to Do
[Eyes closed, fingers crossed] Please be "Edit a list of jokes so that I can get back to my bowl of Cheetos"!
Dec 16, 2016
[Eyes closed, fingers crossed] Please be "Edit a list of jokes so that I can get back to my bowl of Cheetos"!
Jul 22, 2016
What could possibly be making all these people want to escape reality?
May 13, 2016
But happily accepted by the Huffington Post!
Apr 22, 2016
Who knew a garbage can could throw stuff away?
Feb 19, 2016
Just in time for Easter basket gift season!
Nov 13, 2015
It's the Look Who's Talking–Inglorious Basterds crossover no one's been waiting for!
Oct 2, 2015
Oh, like you've never made hundreds of millions of dollars by lying to millions of people.
Sep 25, 2015
[Types "How do you install a firewall in your genitals?" into Google.]
Aug 7, 2015
This is why we can't have nice things!
Jul 24, 2015
Just wait until you see what they found in Uranus!
Sep 12, 2014
Think of all the time you'll save not having to reach all the way into your pocket or purse to grab your phone!
May 30, 2014
Sure, but where's our robot to command the self-driving car for us?
Jan 10, 2014
Sorry, we were busy looking at our phones.
Jun 14, 2013
It's enough to put you off eavesdropping forever.
Jun 5, 2013
From lesser-known diseases to the Secret Service scandal to the Cannes film festival (and more!), enjoy some of our favorite jokes from one year ago.
Apr 17, 2013
From Jeremy Lin to high gas prices to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie (and more!), enjoy some of our favorite jokes from one year ago.
Feb 12, 2013
A lengthy profile of deposed "Community" creator Dan Harmon. Because if this website weren't called PoopReading.com, it would be called LengthyProfilesOfDeposedCommunityCreatorDanHarmon.com.—JM
Jan 4, 2013
It's possible we were drinking at the time.
Dec 19, 2012
From Herman Cain to Broadway shows to inappropriate Halloween costumes (and more!), enjoy some of our favorite jokes from one year ago.
Dec 10, 2012
God bless the Internet. Without it, I'd have had no reason to ever hear this piece existed. Instead it has been found, read, and greatly appreciated.—JS
Oct 29, 2012
My God, this person must be tiresome to be around. (Albert Brooks manages, so I'll give her the benefit of the doubt.) My one and only parenting commandment: Moderation in all things. We'll see how I do once my child is old enough to be measured in years.—JS
Oct 9, 2012
Everybody, without exception, should read Easterbrook's work every Tuesday. Even if you skip the football parts, you've still got an entertaining and insightful 2,000-word column about pop culture, politics, society and world affairs. The football parts add about 3,500 more words on top of that, and this week many of those words are about the Vikings!—JM
Aug 6, 2012
From the GOP candidates to unpopular cereals to the debt ceiling (and more!), enjoy some of our favorite jokes from one year ago.
Jul 31, 2012
Oswalt's keynote address at Montreal's Just For Laughs 2012. An entertaining look at the state of comedy and the democratization of content distribution.—JS
May 11, 2012
So phrenology's looking pretty good right about now, huh?
May 1, 2012
I always suspected that the secrets of existence lay deep within the game of Tetris. Now we know for sure.—JM
Mar 28, 2012
From Charlie Sheen to St. Patrick's Day drinking to the 2010 U.S. Census (and more!), enjoy some of our favorite jokes from one year ago.
Mar 16, 2012
Though some of them are probably just getting in line now for the iPhone 5.
Interesting conversation about design and the innovative spirit, with Apple's chief design guru.—JS
Feb 29, 2012
I love a good metaphor when it comes to tech industry topics. Honestly, I really do.—JS
Feb 17, 2012
This is creepy and crazy and fascinating.—TG
Jan 20, 2012
An interesting take on the controversy of the week, in Maddox's typical opinionated but well-reasoned style.—JS
Jan 11, 2012
The most exhaustive and fascinating account I've ever read of anything I just became dimly aware of two days before.—JS
Jan 4, 2012
There might be a blackout; better Google everything ahead of time just in case you want to look it up later.—JS
Dec 30, 2011
Remembering the year that wasn't.
Dec 16, 2011
Christopher Hitchens died yesterday. He didn't make it to 2012, but his writing will (this piece is included in the January issue of Vanity Fair).—JM
Dec 15, 2011
Palone thinks � la carte cable pricing isn't too far off. God, I hope he's right.—BK
Dec 14, 2011
From celebrity products to George W. Bush's memoir to the trapped Chilean miners (and more!), enjoy some of our favorite jokes from one year ago.
Dec 1, 2011
Lots of staggering information in this article, but what really stunned me is that a guy who gets paid to polish a glass ball for six hours a day would have the gall to retire.—JS
Nov 9, 2011
If you live to be 100 you'll basically witness, like, almost 2% of recorded human civilization. So, why wouldn't you want to?—JM
Oct 28, 2011
Google? Portland? Cryptography? USC? This is the most boring thing to contain so many things I'm interested in! (And it's actually pretty cool.)—JS
Oct 17, 2011
"Stepping into a Trader Joe's after visiting a supermarket is akin to crossing the state line from New York into Vermont." Yep; pretty much.—JM
Oct 14, 2011
New Coke must be rolling in its grave.
Oct 12, 2011
The best Jobs recap I've read so far: an even-handed look at his achievements and legacy, inspiring without becoming gooey.—JS
Oct 11, 2011
Only a tiny, tiny percentage of people in human history who had the talent and will to innovate like Steve Jobs also had the freedom and the opportunity to do so.—JM
Oct 10, 2011
Both could be prickly and domineering. Both were visionaries in their field. Both did most of their best work in the Bay Area. Both wore black all the time. And both Al Davis and Steve Jobs died last week.—JM
Oct 4, 2011
Feel like reading a rehash of a three-year-old Baron von Funny piece, without the careful editorial selection and curation? You'll probably still laugh! (Hat tip, Brian S.)—JS
Sep 30, 2011
I used to tape record episodes of "Loveline" off of the radio onto a cassette and listen to that on my commute, so it was safe to assume I'd become a regular listener of Adam Carolla's podcast.—JM
Sep 16, 2011
I've been waiting and waiting for the definitive post about Steve Jobs's departure from Apple. This one starts off a little technical, but the conclusion is the correct one.—JS
Sep 7, 2011
I'll admit, the loss of Starz makes me nervous, but I figure Netflix must've saw this sort of thing coming.—BK
Sep 6, 2011
An interesting story, with familiar frustrations we've all encountered. (A great discussion, with some counterexamples, can be found here.)—JS
Sep 2, 2011
You mean, if I had devoted every day from age 14 to becoming, say, an NFL punter, I could have an iPad right now? Well, I feel like a chump.—JS
Sep 1, 2011
I'm sorry, but if there's one thing that @RealJoeMulder won't do, it's shamelessly plug for Twitter followers.—JM
Aug 25, 2011
In fairness, would you even think about contaminating the gene pool by reproducing with somebody who didn't like "30 Rock"?—JM
Remember those billionaire libertarians who wanted to build their own tiny nations on floating platforms out in international waters? PayPal founder Peter Thiel is one of them, and he makes the idea sounds more "intriguing" than "wacky."—JM
Aug 22, 2011
A surprisingly successful experiment, but more than that, a nice reminder of how far we've come with computer technology.—BK
Aug 19, 2011
Go Ground Force and leave the driving to POTUS!
Historian Tsuyoshi Hasegawa makes a very persuasive case that the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki weren't the be all and the end all.—JM
Aug 9, 2011
Read how a group of college journalists learned to use old-timey printing equipment. I thought this might be cute or annoying, but it's actually a pretty fascinating read.—TG
Jul 26, 2011
Yeah, it's still better to have dinner with friends.—TG
Jul 21, 2011
Fear not, intrepid wordsmiths... he doesn't really mean it.—JM
Jul 12, 2011
Proof that the phrase "too sexy to be stopped" makes any piece of writing 10% funnier.—TG
Jul 8, 2011
Helping you connect and share with the people in your life even when none of you is exactly sure why.
This is an interesting story about our overreliance on technology, but it only left me wishing for an iPhone app to match me with interesting, talkative cabbies.—JS
Jul 7, 2011
Beer led to agriculture, which led to civilization, which led to pretty much everything. All hail beer!—JM
Jul 5, 2011
On whether or not the exclamation point is "appropriately sprightly" punctuation when used in e-mail.—TG
Jul 1, 2011
Rare is the poll or focus group that feels like it represents me, but when I heard that Facebook's user satisfaction was on par with the IRS, I had to smile. I hope Google+ catches on; it'll be great to have another option.—JS
Jun 30, 2011
Sporcle.com is the best thing ever. All other things, ever, are tied for last place.—JM
Jun 21, 2011
A sobering look at one of the ugliest trends in modern writing.—TG
Jun 16, 2011
We know how many bathrooms Derek Jeter's new mansion has. But, do we really want to?—JM
Jun 3, 2011
Entertaining and thought-provoking musings on the relationships we have with our consumer devices.—JS
Norm Macdonald on Twitter has definitely exposed some fascinating layers of an already entertaining personality. (And I'm really enjoying this months book so far!)—JS
Jun 2, 2011
I've been a Marc Maron fan for over a decade, and it's nice to see his standing in the comedy game start to rise to the level of his talent. It's largely due to the success of his "WTF" podcast, to which you should listen often.—JM
"'I printed out those 6,000-word columns and took them to the bathroom just like everybody else,' says A. J. Daulerio, the 37-year-old editor in chief of Deadspin, Gawker�s sports blog. '[Simmons] changed the way I looked at everyone else�s writing.'"—JM
May 24, 2011
I strongly disagree with most of the conclusions he draws, but I remain fascinated by the economic strength of North Dakota.—TG
May 19, 2011
"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" was not a good TV show, but recently the "cast and crew" of the late, unlamented program have all begun Tweeting as if the show-within-the-show was actually real. And still on the air. This might be the greatest idea anybody has ever had.—JM
May 18, 2011
Short and hilarious, like Danny DeVito.—BK
Apr 28, 2011
The nerds have found a way in.—JM
Apr 26, 2011
Are you a persnickety grammarian who writes for the web? Take heed.—TG
Apr 7, 2011
Interesting stuff, although I'd submit that most of what's discussed could have – should have – been arrived at through common sense ages ago, as opposed to through advanced neurobiology now.—JM
Mar 30, 2011
From the Winter Olympics to Joe Biden to the Toyota recall (and more!), enjoy some of our favorite jokes from one year ago.
Mar 15, 2011
The earthquake just makes me want to give everybody a hug. And so does this.—TG
Feb 25, 2011
Not to be confused with ways your cell phone affectation is affecting your social life.
Interesting and infuriating analysis. I would've posted this a couple of weeks ago, but we were overrun with Splitsider links that day.—JS
Feb 24, 2011
For me the multi-media stuff doesn't matter much... but then again, I'm now older than the median age for a "Conan" viewer. And finding that out might have been the second-oldest I've ever felt. [The oldest I've ever felt was when I discovered that I was older than the age gap between Carl Weathers and Andy Rooney. That'll scare you into eating right, I tell you what]—JM
Feb 23, 2011
Turns into a nice pros and cons discussion between Swansburg and his iPad-loving colleagues.—BK
Feb 18, 2011
I was all set to post about the Republicans' presidential chances, but then Joe swept it out from under me, so this post about the "Jeopardy!"-playing robot will have to do. (What, he got that, too? Aw, screw it.)—JS
Feb 17, 2011
Yeah, but the computer also answered "Toronto" when the category was "U.S. Cities." So let's not get too carried away.—JM
Feb 15, 2011
Why would anyone ever believe that JC Penney was the best source for anything?—TG
Feb 9, 2011
From Tiger Woods to Avatar to the NBC late night fiasco (and more!), enjoy some of our favorite jokes from one year ago.
Feb 7, 2011
"It is easy to imagine a ThinkPad or a Dell on the assembly line, in a clanking factory that stinks of solder: you can see their every join and part; you can almost smell the plastic they�re made from. Whereas the water-carved clamshell of my beautiful Air just seems to have arisen from the waves, immaculate and virtuous, without a whiff of brimstone or fuel oil."—BK
Jan 28, 2011
Film legend Walter Murch deserves every accolade he's ever received (except that Oscar for editing The English Patient, which we can all agree could've been cut in half). If he says 3D is hokum, it is.—JS
Did somebody say DANCE MUSIC!?!?—JS
Jan 21, 2011
For a Cracked article, this is a downright serious examination of how digital distribution models are being hobbled to keep the old paystreams viable.—JS
Jan 20, 2011
If you're keeping score at home, that's PoopReading.com contributor Brandon Kruse 1, all of these people 0. Happy 40th Birthday, Brandon!—JM
An argument that our era of "Twitter-sized attention spans" might actually be better than the way it used to be before? Sure... I'll bite.—JM
Jan 18, 2011
This is an easy enough find-and-replace task, but I've probably spent a significant portion of my editorial life correcting this error.—TG
Jan 14, 2011
Arment's usual spot-on analysis may only interest the Apple geeks, but I've linked it because I can never help reading his posts in the voice of Marco from The Impostors.—JS
Jan 7, 2011
It was the best of fictitious times, it was the worst of fictitious times.
Dec 29, 2010
Religious Jedis, the Hoff, the drink once known as "fruit smack," the relationship between roulette and the devil, and a double dose of Sesame Street trivia.—BK
Dec 17, 2010
If a meaningless award is given out by a dying industry, does it still make a sound?
Dec 16, 2010
I'm a little out of my depth on this one, but the lady who's interviewed for this piece – Deirdre McCloskey – really sounds like she has it all figured out.—JM
Dec 10, 2010
An interesting quickie overview of the guys behind some of the most effective and popular piracy technology of the last decade.—JS
Dec 9, 2010
An absolute must-read if you have kids. Or if you had parents. In short: an absolute must-read.—JM
Dec 8, 2010
Data from Firefox reveals some of the browsing habits of internet users, including that the average user has 3.2 tabs open. At the time I read this article, I had three tabs open: my email, the PoopReading portal for posting links, and Slate. You win this round, anonymous internet data analyst!—BK
Dec 3, 2010
You have to wade through a fair amount of the author's myth of himself, as with most first-person writing (mine included). But it takes some interesting turns: I went from eye-rolling to nodding vigorously quite a few times.—JS
Dec 2, 2010
Like how one of my kids' names reveals that while my wife was pregnant we drove by a restaurant called "Daphne's."—JM
Believe it or not, a New York Times puff piece about a Republican politician.—JM
You should read any and all Gregg Easterbrook pieces that you can get your hands on, whether it's something like this or one of his weekly "Tuesday Morning Quarterback" football columns on ESPN.com.—JM
Nov 18, 2010
Yeah... I forgot to look for links, and it was my day to do links. I was up really late. But here: TMQ is like half football and half random miscellaneous fascinating stuff, so even if you're not a sports fan there's plenty here to like.—JM
Nov 15, 2010
I suppose you could say that by posting this link, I'm betting that you'll enjoy it.—BK
Nov 11, 2010
Finally, a "we're all doomed" piece that seems legitimate. We are doomed, apparently.—JM
Nov 4, 2010
No, although if the entire world were run by the San Francisco board of supervisors (see above), I wouldn't give us very good odds to reach 2011.—JM
Oct 19, 2010
I still remember when the concept of fractals broke my brain. Here's a look at the man responsible.—TG
Oct 14, 2010
Simmons "broke" the story of the Randy Moss trade by accidentally tweeting when he was trying to send a direct message to somebody. I'm not sure how, but maybe Brett Favre could use something like that as an excuse...—JM
Oct 4, 2010
As a compliment to (or perhaps in reaction to) The Social Network, here's a lengthy profile of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.—BK
Sep 30, 2010
Sep 28, 2010
We may never have broken through racial segregation with a twit-in.—TG
Sep 23, 2010
In defense of... network television executives? Actually, our dear Linda Holmes makes a very good point: if we'd actually watch the good stuff, they'd put more good stuff on.—JM
Thanks to a perfect storm of political and societal factors, many countries are apparently only a generation or two removed from Children of Men territory.—JM
Sep 22, 2010
From Kanye West to swine flu to the Chevy Volt (and more!), enjoy some of our favorite jokes from one year ago.
Sep 21, 2010
As long as I can keep my three seasons of Punky Brewster on DVD, this sounds like a fine idea.—TG
Sep 16, 2010
As long as @SteveMartinToGo doesn't discover the downside, we should all be fine.—JM
Sep 9, 2010
"I sympathize afresh with the mighty Voltaire, who, when badgered on his deathbed and urged to renounce the devil, murmured that this was no time to be making enemies."—JM
Sep 3, 2010
I'd say he's overlooking some very enterprising truck stop meth labs and online diploma mills, but yeah, let's say Netflix is in the top five most underestimated.—JS
Sep 2, 2010
This is undoubtedly mankind's greatest achievement. Curing polio and going to the moon can lick my balls.—JM
Aug 10, 2010
A brief update on the latest tempest in the Net Neutrality debate – entertaining for the number of times it's mentioned that regulators negotiate with the industry they're regulating, or the industry agrees to regulators' level of authority.—JS
I'll flood the Internet with links decrying 3D movies if I have to! (I've got young Nate Kruse on my side at least – bless him.)—JS
Jul 30, 2010
More sharp criticism for 3D movies, centered on Christopher Nolan's announcement that his third Batman film won't be shot in 3D because the process interferes with the brightness and contrast of the image.—JS
Jul 26, 2010
Another thorough examination of how the internet is blurring the line between what's public and private, and how that's hindering the ability to escape and outgrow one's past.—BK
Jul 20, 2010
You think you get upset when Google Maps gives you directions that mire you in traffic? Imagine if you were involved in a contentious border dispute with the neighboring country and Google kept moving the lines!—JS
Jul 1, 2010
I'm on vacation. I don't write blurbs on vacation. Just read for yourself and find out what this piece is about, all right?—JM
Jun 18, 2010
Worried your new iPhone may lead you down a path toward gadget-obsessed distraction? A set of tools can help you resist temptation and restore focus.—JS
Jun 16, 2010
Why baby boomers may prove to be a surprisingly receptive demographic for the iPad.—BK
Jun 15, 2010
Defending Steve Jobs against claims of exaggerated marketing-speak becomes a really interesting discussion on optics and the limits of human vision.—JS
Jun 9, 2010
Now that it appears I am weeks away from purchasing my first iPhone, this sort of thing is a big fear lingering in the back of my mind.—BK
Jun 4, 2010
I like the optimism, that government could do a better job managing the disaster, or that Americans would believe it could. But what does Obama have to lose? Most people either blame him for the spill already, or assume he's plotting to take over every major company.—JS
Jun 3, 2010
There has never been a legitimate argument against the use of instant replay in sports, and now its absence has cost a young pitcher a perfect game and a good umpire the reputation it took a lifetime to build.—JM
May 27, 2010
I would have called the piece "Humans: Why We Triumphed," because the likelihood of a non-human ever reading it seems pretty low. Other than that, though: pretty interesting stuff.—JM
May 21, 2010
After years of teasing the poor bastard, we might have him to thank after all.—JS
May 20, 2010
You don't have to be particularly (or even remotely) religiously interested to find stuff like this, well, interesting.—JM
May 18, 2010
Worms, hacking, and global botnets – no this isn't another profile of Crispin Glover.—JS
May 14, 2010
It's a shame Singel takes such a pee-drinking, tinfoil-hat-wearing, shrill tone, because some of the privacy concerns he cites would sound downright reasonable coming from a normal person.—JS
Apr 30, 2010
Even if you won't take anyone else's word for it that the latest airport security screening technology is a useless waste of money, you've got to believe the guy running airport security in Israel. Israel!—JS
Apr 20, 2010
A Hulu app coming for iPad? Why again was leaving Flash off the device such a terrible idea?—JS
Apr 8, 2010
You hear that, people of Southern California? It's not my fault... it's science.—JM
Apr 7, 2010
"But once you try one, you won't be able to resist." The title and that line pretty much sum it up, huh?—BK
Apr 2, 2010
Nice points about technology looking dated in movies, but my favorite part is referring to this year's onslaught of remakes as a pop-culture stop-loss program.—JS
Mar 25, 2010
A new book – "Appetite For America," by Stephen Fried – sounds like it couldn't possibly be more up my alley. Father's Day isn't that far away, you know...—JM
A study of several Last Suppers painted over the last thousand years reveals that maybe The Cheesecake Factory isn't solely to blame for us all being so fat.—JM
Mar 18, 2010
"It is likely the case that your teenagers do not actually like the terrible music you hear during those brief moments when they take their ear buds out." So there's hope...—JM
Mar 2, 2010
If doctors will soon be able to print out a new kidney for an ailing kid, does that mean I'll also be able to print out a guilt-free veal chop?—JS
Feb 9, 2010
We have finally realized the true potential of robotics. And sex.—JS
ChatRoulette is the next big hit from the "social web" machine - like speed dating via webcam. Needless to say, it's overrun with perverts, crazies, and crazy perverts.—JS
Jan 29, 2010
There is definitely such a thing as too much of a good thing.
Get ready for Michael Bay movies to feel even more like a crack high.—JS
Jan 22, 2010
Exhaustive trend analysis from one of the more user-friendly online dating sites out there. (Although, if you want the one that works, it isn't pretty but it's plentyoffish.com.)—JS
Jan 19, 2010
Pretty interesting: partly for the stuff Facebook is doing; partly for the stuff they think it's worthwhile or important to do; and partly for how cool they think they are for doing it.—JS
More than that, it's pretty dippy, considering we'll all know about the new device in about a week. (Or maybe Gawker was hoping for a lawsuit – now Apple admits there is a tablet to protect!)—JS
Jan 13, 2010
From Rod Blagojevich to unpopular holiday stories to the auto bailout (and more!), enjoy some of our favorite jokes from one year ago.
Jan 8, 2010
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to make a bunch of shit up.
Jan 5, 2010
Not even apples and oranges, I'd imagine. More like apples vs., um, blue space apples that cost a billion dollars.—JM
Dec 29, 2009
Like sex, criminal trials, and just about everything else, spaceship battles in movies are completely unlike they would be in real life.—JS
Dec 17, 2009
Turns out that Toby Young, that bald English one-trick-pony douchebag from "Top Chef," is actually an excellent writer and an even better cultural critic. Who knew?—JM
The radio industry only recently has switched to a ratings-gathering methodology more sophisticated than "asking people to write down what they listen to." I'm completely serious.—JM
Dec 2, 2009
Ah, the Singularity. We keep hearing it's coming, sometime soon (not yet, but soon). But what's it really going to do for us? And will there still be an "us?"—JS
Dec 1, 2009
I haven't caught "The Daily Show" in a little while; I can only assume they're all over this story. Right?—JM
Nov 25, 2009
This guy is desperate to show you how smart he is, and his "look how many words I know" writing style makes this a bit of a chore to get through. Still, any time somebody wants to analyze reality TV from a sociological standpoint, I am so there.—JM
Nov 24, 2009
A.V. Club also has personal faves Ricky Jay and Richard Dawkins this week, but we've agreed not to overlink the same site too much and Levitt's the one debunking the TSA, rethinking the response to global warming, and talking about penis size. Advantage: Levitt!—JS
Great. Now I have to sign up for a whole new two-year contract.—JS
Studying teens, texting, and Facebook. Oddly, from a perspective of "how will these obsessions affect them in the workplace?" Like these kids will ever have jobs.—JS
Nov 18, 2009
From the presidential election to the explosion of the iPhone to the futility of the Detroit Lions (and more!), enjoy some of our favorite jokes from one year ago.
Nov 13, 2009
Yet another "technology will make us all stupider" article. Notable anyway for some fascinating information about brain science.—JS
Nov 12, 2009
This piece is a little long and a little dry, but it's about Wikipedia. And I love Wikipedia. I mean, you want to know about the Maldives (just to pick something)? You go to Wikipedia, and BOOM! Now you know all you'll really ever need to know about the Maldives.—JM
Nov 9, 2009
One expert says that but for the extinction of the dinosaurs, the planet would now be ruled by bipedal, humanoid reptiles. That'll teach us all to doubt Super Mario Brothers: The Movie!—JM
Nov 4, 2009
Having fun with the suggestion feature on the Google search box. Short, but very entertaining.—BK
Oct 28, 2009
Add the "Freakonomics" guys to the growing list of people who aren't exactly losing a ton of sleep over gloom-and-doom climate change predictions.—JM
Oct 23, 2009
Are the breakdowns at CERN's Large Hadron Collider actually evidence that it is working perfectly? So perfectly that ripples backward in time are causing it to break?—JS
Oct 22, 2009
Yeah, yeah; two football links. Quit whining, they're both good. In an excerpt from his new book of essays, Klosterman explains why he – and we – love football so damned much.—JM
Oct 13, 2009
The answer to this question: yes, but just barely.—JM
Oct 8, 2009
This explains the careers of Michael Cera and Seth Rogan (well, this, plus their considerable comedic talents. But still).—JM
Sep 25, 2009
Turns out every new advance in communication, from the typewriter to the telephone to writing things down, was met with resistance and prophesies of doom, so maybe Twitter won't destroy the world after all.—JM
Ignoring the brain trauma problem in retired players and hoping the problem goes away would be bad enough, but what the NFL is doing is even worse.—JM
Sep 24, 2009
Dan "Fake Steve Jobs" Lyons calls Twitterers "imbeciles." Nice link bait, Dan. For that, you win a shiny link!—JS
Sep 16, 2009
It's not Tuesday morning anymore, but everything should still apply.—JM
Sep 4, 2009
One of my favorite film blogs reiterates the arguments against a 3D revolution. (Keep beating that drum – we'll kill it yet!)—JS
Wikipedia further restricts who can actually contribute to the database. Those chosen few tend toward arcane, humorless eradication of useful content by smaller contributors – which would be reason for revolt, if the other 95% of Wikipedia weren't so damn useful.—JS
A list of quick, quippy jokes centered around a given topic of recent cultural interest? Somehow, I think it works for a Friday around here.—JS
Sep 3, 2009
Yeah it does!—JM
Believe it or not, the internet turned 40 this week. DJ Gallo has some thoughts about how today's sports world would be different if the internet had never come about...—JM
Sep 1, 2009
Is Rock Band: The Beatles the ultimate sell-out, or a great new way to connect with their music? (Maybe it's just giving the fans what they want?)—JS
Aug 31, 2009
Obviously Tecmo Bowl Bo Jackson is in a class by himself, but there are 11 others to bear mentioning as well.—JM
Aug 27, 2009
Some insight into why Craigslist.org still looks like the rest of the internet used to look ten years ago, yet manages to be one of the most successful websites anywhere.—JM
Aug 14, 2009
Thought the advent of 16x9 TVs would kill the practice of "pan-and-scan" conversions? Think again!—JS
Aug 13, 2009
In a review of Not a Chimp: The Hunt To Find the Genes That Make Us Human, we find out that chimpanzees aren't really as smart as we're being led to believe. (they don't specifically say so, but I think we can assume that Lacelot Link, Secret Chimp is an obvious exception)—JM
Aug 7, 2009
Astonishing investigative report on a team of web-based prank callers who have caused thousands in damage.—JS
Aug 4, 2009
People increasingly view copyright and trademark laws as tools of oppression and avarice, rather than protectors of innovation and commerce as they were intended to be. Why? Shit like this.—JS
Jul 29, 2009
For some, passwords are the scourge of online life. (For others, they're "Abcd1234" – a disaster waiting to happen.) But it turns out they can be fun!—JS
Jul 28, 2009
Compromises between the record industry and webcasters has led to a surge in funding for the internet music site. This is excellent news, and according to this article, a sign that webcasting will play a big role in the future of the industry.—BK
Jul 23, 2009
Close personal friend of PoopReading.com (whether he likes it or not) Ben Fritz examines a shift in the attitudes of videogame companies toward big screen adaptations of their work.—JM
It's easy to criticize "Big Brother." And almost all of those criticisms are wrong, because "Big Brother" is awesome. Linda Holmes, however, offers up a criticism that has considerable merit...—JM
Several books advance various theories on how and why obesity has become so much more common in the United States (and the rest of the developed world).—JM
Jul 21, 2009
As we celebrate Apollo 11's anniversary, a look at recent research regarding Armstrong's famous quote.—JS
Jul 20, 2009
Always nice to hear from the guys over at Cracked.com.—JM
Jul 17, 2009
Clicking around on the web is too reading! It's just different from reading a book – not better, not worse.—JS
Jul 10, 2009
A post that is sadly as short as it is excellent, but you can kind of think of it as an extension of the Over is Right post.—JS
Jul 9, 2009
Some of these fall into the "relax, it's just a movie" category. But others, like "why did Marty appear to have no intention of avoiding the photo booth when fleeing the Libyans in the DeLorean?", really resonate.—JM
Seeing past the initial hype, Tina Fey once joked on SNL that the Segway would revolutionize the way people are hit by cars. Apparently, though, the much-ridiculed conveyance has proved useful in a couple of places.—JM
The Sci Fi Channel just rebranded itself as "Syfy." When I first heard that, I thought "what possible reason could there be for something like this?" Turns out there were a few good ones, actually.—JM
Jul 7, 2009
A 13-year-old tries a music player he's never heard of before, with hilarious results.—JS
Jul 1, 2009
Gladwell looks at how the digital age has transformed the ways in which things are made and sold by way of a review of Chris Anderson's new book Free: The Future of a Radical Price.—BK
Jun 26, 2009
An update on the quest to develop homegrown software code that can beat the Netflix movie recommendation system.—JS
Jun 25, 2009
"Anything I give you would only be a placebo." "Where do we get these placebos!?"—JM
Jun 23, 2009
One of the phone's latest tricks is already making for gritty suspense drama on the streets of Chicago.—JS
Jun 19, 2009
This plods along with some intriguing observations about whether the true frontier is without or within... then the last paragraph of the footnote blew my mind!—JS
Jun 18, 2009
A "comfort wipe" is basically a stick to help old and/or obese people wipe their butts.—JM
Jun 12, 2009
A whole lot of Twitter users try it once and decide it's not for them. (Or maybe they think it's a really short survey: "What are you doing?" "Answering this question." There, that's done!)—JS
May 29, 2009
The future of artificial intelligence: will the robots fetch our coffee and fix our robots, or will they chase Linda Hamilton through a factory?—JS
May 28, 2009
Y2K, global warming, the Mayan calendar coming to an end in 2012... like they once said on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," I find myself needing to know the plural of "apocalypse."—JM
May 25, 2009
For Memorial Day, your requisite dose of "freedom isn't free." True freedom, of course, involves even the freedom to take for granted the sacrifices of those who came before, and unfortunately that's a freedom of which I occasionally avail myself.—JM
May 22, 2009
This one won't really work if you want to print it out and take it with you, but I decided it was too good not to link to anyway.—JM
Just one of many jaw-dropping revelations in this short Q&A about teens and new technology. (Sadly, danah boyd is the "actual" spelling of her name.)—JS
May 18, 2009
It should go without saying that you should probably listen to doctors and scientists more. It should.—JM
May 5, 2009
If I ever meet Michael Ian Black, I'm giving him a big hug for all the times he's bailed me out of a slow link day. (And a big sloppy kiss for everything else.)—JS
May 1, 2009
Implies that the Internet age has made us all into illiterate, solipsistic assholes. (Which, if you've seen the Internet, clearly isn't true.)—JS
Apr 28, 2009
Oh, it is on, folks. It is fucking on! (sorry for the swear word, Mom and Matt, but I think even you would agree that sometimes, only the "f"-word will suffice. And this is most certainly one of those times)—JM
Apr 21, 2009
If you like Pac-Man, this'll keep you entertained for quite a while. If you don't, then greetings! How are things in Communist Russia?—JS
Apr 20, 2009
It sounds like YouTube may prove financially unsustainable. You mean I'll have to burn videos of my daughters to DVD and mail them to my parents, like some sort of caveman?—JM
Apr 17, 2009
Yeah, sometimes we link to fiction here at Poop Reading. Fiction that makes you think.—JS
Apr 14, 2009
A little old perhaps, but still fascinating. Bite me, I'm running a high fever today.—JS
Apr 9, 2009
According to this piece, at least, Howard the Duck isn't as bad as you remember. It's worse.—JM
The former MTV "Singled Out" host and son of a Hall of Fame bowler contends that advances in technology are making bowling too easy. Maybe he's right; any idiot can bowl a 129 nowadays. Right, Mr. President?—JM
Apr 7, 2009
Okay, this review loses its snarky zing after a while, but I'm pretty sure the ninja is fighting a shark in a water hazard. If you tell your grandchildren about one thing, let it be this.—JS
Mar 26, 2009
An interview with philosopher Alva No� about the nature of human consciousness. I don't know about you, but I dig this sort of thing.—JM
Jim Caple takes a look at what the failures of newspapers, and the corresponding loss of baseball beat writers, means for the fan.—JM
Mar 17, 2009
Conan's hornymanatee.com and the many sites from How I Met Your Mother (the "William Faulkner of sitcoms!").—JS
Mar 9, 2009
Joel Stein writes about the phenomenon of the Adam Carolla podcast. I keep telling you people. I keep telling you...—JM
Mar 6, 2009
Exporting our memory (phone numbers to our cell phone, addresses to Google, facts to Wikipedia) means dramatically increasing our storage space. More memory equals smarter.—JS
Friendster has been taken over by robots and Asians. I remember hearing the Brazilians took Orkut. Stories like these prevent me from ever embracing Facebook. (Also, it's utterly pointless.)—JS
Mar 5, 2009
Adam Carolla's podcast is apparently #1 on iTunes after less than two weeks. I told you people about him, did I not?—JM
Mar 4, 2009
What does Guitar Hero's popularity mean for the future of rock and roll?—BK
Mar 2, 2009
The terms "natural selection" and "survival of the fittest" have been cause for confusion among some people, apparently.—JM
Offering up an alternate universe where people "Bongo" their favorite TV shows and communicate with a LeapFrog.—BK
Feb 27, 2009
Why Hulu is winning the online video battle.—BK
Feb 4, 2009
I understand that war is hell. I understand that killing is not to be romanticized. That said, you must – must! – check this out; it's one of the best things I've read on the internet in ages.—JM
Feb 3, 2009
The NFL season isn't really over until Gregg Easterbrook writes his Super Bowl column and hands out the Longest Award in Sports. Enjoy.—JM
Jan 22, 2009
An intriguing concept that responds to the economic forecast and even offers an opportunity for profit.—JS
Jan 19, 2009
Another brave soul argues against the prevailing wisdom that, since two things have a screen on them, their functionalities should merge. I'm with him.—JS
Jan 16, 2009
Whenever there's a slow link day, you can count on Michael Ian Black.—JS
Jan 13, 2009
An interesting look at the emerging field of photography-as-art-history. Sort of heady, but that's okay once in a while.—JM
The world's best, longest, and least-about-football football column is almost done for the year; don't miss it while it's still around!—JM
Jan 8, 2009
A compare-and-contrast look at the various methodologies used by spell-check programs in word processing versus online search engines. What's that? It sounds boring? Well... you're boring!—JM
Dec 26, 2008
Hindsight isn't always 20/20.
Dec 10, 2008
It was probably for the best that they didn't. (Enjoy a special non-Friday bonus BvF!)
Dec 3, 2008
See, I just wait until Jameson tells me what technology to use.—BK
Nov 25, 2008
Corporate innovation in the time before history. Fear not: no real bears are involved.—JS
An update on the Netflix Prize, the puzzles of computerized recommendation, and the ongoing scourge of Napoleon Dynamite.—JS
Oct 17, 2008
The smartest smart phone is about to get a whole lot smarter.
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Drone Safety Inspection Sheet
2018 Drone Info Day
We're pleased that our friends at the SUNY AMA Model Aviation Student Club have graciously agreed to host the 3rd Annual Drone Info Day in the SUNY Student Center on September 30th, Noon to 3:00pm! SUNY AMA will be inviting area commercial drone tech organizations to display their information & share job opportunities, both current... Read More
High Voltage (HV) LiPo Battery Charging with the AOKoda CX610HV Charger
First Learn about LiPo Batteries Learn all about LiPo Batteries here: https://www.cnydrones.org/lipo-batteries-and-safety-for-beginners/ Battery Charger The charger we are using in this example is the AOKoda CX610HV 6 Channel 1S LiPo Battery Charger 4.35V Version 1A Micro Charger DC/XT60: https://www.amazon.com/CX610HV-Channel-Battery-Connectors-Inductrix/dp/B071ZZ2LB1 It is for charging 1s (1 cell) LiPo batteries only. Also, because this is the HV version, this... Read More
LiPo Batteries and Safety for Beginners
Electrical Basics The most important terms to understand in an electrical circuit is voltage, resistance, current, and power. A simple analogy used to understand these terms. Think of the battery's circuit as a pipe we are trying to pump water through, like the picture below: Voltage is the water pressure that is pushing the water... Read More
Part 107 Study Materials
Background: To fly a "drone" (sUAS less than 55lbs) commercially outdoors in the United States you: Must be at least 16 years old Must pass an initial aeronautical knowledge test at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center+ Must be vetted by the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) +A person who already holds a pilot certificate issued under 14... Read More
The rules for operating an unmanned aircraft
From the FAA Website: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/ This information was last modified: The rules for operating an unmanned aircraft depend on why you want to fly. The rules for operating an unmanned aircraft Fly for Fun Fly for Work Pilot Requirements No pilot requirements Must have Remote Pilot Airman Certificate Must be 16 years old Must pass... Read More
I Fly Safe – Pre-Flight Checklist
I Fly Safe. All drones are aircraft-even the ones at the toy store. So when I fly a drone I am a pilot. Before I fly I always go through my pre-flight checklist. I regularly check the safety guidelines at faa.gov/uas Download the I Fly Safe Pre-Flight Checklist [.PDF]... Read More
Upcoming Drone Clinic – NOW Feb 19th 2017 in Utica!!!
A Drone Clinic is now confirmed for Sunday, February 19, 2017, 2:00pm-5:00pm at the Utica Children's Museum. Bring your drones and your safety glasses! New flyers can meet seasoned pilots and enthusiasts for an exchange of information on safe practices, tips and tricks, purchasing and repairs. The clinic will include 6 stations: How to Get Started/FAA Registration Help, Drone... Read More
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VendingMetrics Updates Machine Inventory Status
VendingMetrics, a Szczecin, Poland based vending technology provider, has introduced a remote management solution for vending machines. The VendingMetrics software can integrate any device, including cashless payment terminals, that can send HTTP requests to the system's cloud-based server.
VendingMetrics was developed by VendingStyle, a vending operator in Szczecin, Poland.
The system can poll data using an MDB/DEX port and send it via a GSM network to the telemetry platform. All transactions, cash or credit, can be updated continuously.
The system can integrate with online services and provides a dashboard that allows the user to track products and access information about turnover and income.
The solution offers a "manager" account that automatically generates tax statements, lists missing products, and reports on all machine activity. The "supplier" account only provides information on shortages in the machine.
The "Virtual Magazine" feature allows users to manage the warehouse, providing access to product lists, current sales and forecasted sales.
Custom interface integrations are available, such as invoicing software or a vehicle tracking system.
The system lists all transactions and can export the data to Excel and PDF.
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Tax Fears Hit MLPs
MLPs have been weak recently. On Monday the Alerian MLP Index (AMZX) sank almost 2%, on a day when equities were broadly unchanged. For the month, MLPs are down 4.7%, although still up almost 6% on the year. Much of the damage has taken place since the election. As the chart shows, MLPs have lost 3.6% since President Obama won re-election to a second term. However, most other income generating sectors and the overall market are all down more than 3% (REITs have held in slightly better).
Clearly the Fiscal Cliff and its resolution have weighed on the market. A failure to prevent automatic sequestration and tax hikes would probably tip the U.S. into another recession and concerns over that outcome have anecdotally been a headwind to capital spending and hiring for several months. But investors are also starting to contemplate the impact of tax hikes on various sectors, and are adjusting prices accordingly. Higher taxes on dividends and capital gains have seemed likely all year. Congressional inaction would result in dividends being taxed at over 40% (including the Affordable Care Act surcharge) for high income taxpayers, a substantial leap from the current 15%. While the proposals being floated don't go that far, higher taxes on investment income at least for some taxpayers seem likely.
Which is why the retreat in MLPs may be the start of an opportunity. Most MLP income is treated as a return of capital with a consequent adjusted cost basis for the holder. Taxes on this component of income are ultimately paid when the MLP is sold and are assessed at the taxpayer's ordinary income tax rate. Wholesale tax reform could of course change this treatment, although that's not currently on the cards and in my opinion is highly unlikely. Supporting capital formation in support of energy infrastructure seems like a sensible strategy for the U.S. at all times, but especially as the U.S. is just a few years away from being the world's largest oil producer and increasingly energy independent. And private equity managers continue to pay just 15% on their carried interest from running funds (Mitt Romney is an example) and while ultimately that obvious loophole will surely be closed, its continued existence reveals the power of lobbyists. Holders of MLP units are passive investors, so not in the same category as PE managers whose income is effectively taxed at 15%. And Congress has estimated the tax treatment of MLPs as being worth just $300 million, not an obvious target.
So if taxes on conventional investment income rise, MLPs might in fact be relatively more attractive. In the near term fund flows out of all income generating sectors may continue to pressure the sector. The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) has drawn in many smaller investors who don't mind (or don't realize) that the 1099 they receive rather than a K-1 costs them 35% of the return they might otherwise earn. Short term flows from these investors may continue to put pressure on MLPs in general. But nothing fundamental has changed for the underlying businesses so there's little reason to take realized, taxable gains.


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Culture Days!
Nearly 7,000 free activities will take place in some 800 communities across Canada for the third annual Culture Days on September 28-30, 2012 including over 70 activities that are planned to take place in Nova Scotia.
"Culture is an integral part of what makes our community so vibrant and we are very proud and excited to be participating again in Culture Days. This annual event is an opportunity to publicly showcase the enormous talent and creativity that exists right here in Nova Scotia. I encourage everyone to express their love of culture by participating in some of the fantastic free activities on offer. Get out and discover our wonderfully talented local artists, roll up your sleeves and get creative yourself!" said Nancy Morgan of Strategic Arts Management in Halifax.
The third annual Culture Days will be celebrated in hundreds of cities and towns from coast to coast to coast, with thousands of free activities from a wide range of disciplines including: visual arts, music, dance, theatre, architecture, heritage, film and video, literature, culinary arts and new media. 1.2 million Canadians participated in over 6,000 activities spanning over 800 communities during Culture Days 2011. The momentum continues to build and participation in Culture Days 2012 is anticipated to surpass last year's.
Check out some of the many free and fun Culture Days activities in the province on September 28-30 including:
· Celebrating Weaving Traditions – Saturday & Sunday, 10-5, Mahone Bay. Travel virtually with TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles to meet village artisans in rural Thailand and Laos. Learn how they sustainably create textiles, using traditions passed from mother to daughter for generations
· Studio Rally – Saturday & Sunday, 50 studios throughout the province. Since 1992, Studio Rally has been an exciting year-round part of Nova Scotia cultural life. On the last weekend in September, Nova Scotia artists and artisans throw open their studio doors, and locals and tourists alike, Studio Rally maps in hand, hit the highways and byways to pay a few calls.
· Tango a la carte – Saturday, 8-11pm, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Enjoy the flavour of tango culture from the port city of Buenos Aires to the port of Halifax. Spend an evening with the Halifax tango community, and order up Tango a la Carte! More than an elegant display of steps, Argentine tango is the world's one and only improvisational partner dance. Like impromptu chefs, tango dancers are able to cook up moves on the spot.
· Concert for the Young at Heart – Saturday, 1:30-2:30, Wolfville. Sheesham, Lotus and 'Son use methods for music-making that come from a time when instruments were scarce and mass media unheard of, a time when families entertained themselves with dance, music and stories created fresh, on the spot each day and evening. Simple songs to help the workday pass, music to dance, unwind and celebrate the end of the day. Presented by the Deep Roots Music Festival.
"The growth of Culture Days since its inception just three years ago has been monumental," said Antoni Cimolino, General Director and Artistic Director Designate, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, and Chair of Culture Days National Steering Executive Committee. "The cultural community and the general public are clearly united in their passion for this creative movement. Participating communities, artists, cultural groups and organizations have multiplied, and Canadians have responded by coming out in droves for the opportunity to familiarize and engage themselves with many of these exciting and inspiring local activities."
Launched in 2010, Culture Days is a civil society driven initiative overseen by a NationalSteering Committee and volunteer Provincial Task Forces whose members come from a variety of backgrounds including cultural programming, tourism, municipal cultural planning and public engagement who rally their arts and cultural communities to promote the event to the public at the local level.


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Recently, I spoke with my friend Brandon Fish, Vice President of Human Resources at Entrata— a tech company that develops software to help companies manage everything related to multi-family housing. Brandon has been a big part of creating and maintaining the incredible corporate culture at his company. Find out why Entrata's unique core values—mostly inspired by '80s movies—are the foundation for a positive work environment that cut their turnover in half.
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Company Culture Ideas to Improve Retention
As the cheerleader for Entrata's company culture, Brandon has excellent insight into how culture drives results. Recognition and fun, engaging environments are crucial to create a culture that makes employees want to stick around at Entrata.
Entrata's five core values are essential to this culture. They are:
- Talk to me Goose.
- Be excellent to each other.
- Business in the front, party in the back.
- Be the real deal.
- Be the Joneses.
Brandon uses the company values to guide him as he creates fun, engaging monthly events. That means hot dog eating contests, movie screenings, employee-focused wellness events, bake sales for charity… to name just a few—and each is directly tied to one of the core values.
Related: Why Strong Company Culture Depends on a Healthcare Strategy
Why Focusing on Values Improves Retention
According to Brandon, focusing on Entrata's core values not only increases engagement with existing employees, it keeps them around longer and improves the recruiting process as well. How?
"I'm a firm believer that it comes down to the culture you create and the values that you have," Brandon says.
Employees stay engaged in the company because the monthly events are fun and engaging and they keep the company's values at the forefront of their minds. Not only does this improve job performance, but it creates a community.
Increase Retention by Making it Hard for Employees to Leave
Brandon's efforts to focus on culture have made it difficult for employees to leave, as he's seen a vast reduction in the rate of turnover.
One unique aspect of Entrata's culture is their Leadership Development Program that Brandon created. Here's how it works:
- In the first quarter of the program, employees participate in online courses that teach them various leadership skills.
- During the second quarter, each participant is required to complete a project within their sphere of influence. The company has seen some remarkable projects that have improved efficiency and saved the company money.
- Participants find a mentor within the company during the third quarter of the program. They meet with these mentors a set amount of times.
- The program is over during the fourth quarter! Those that have finished are honored at a banquet.
Completing the program doesn't mean employees will receive a raise. Ultimately, it's a career development course designed to open up opportunities for the company's employees.
Related: Employee Retention: It's Not As Difficult As You Think
Watch the video to discover more great insight from Brandon, including:
- How to find the balance between a fun work environment and one that maximizes productivity
- The awesome ways Entrata celebrates their Values Week once a year
- The story of one call-center agent who saved a life, and was later given a company Value Award


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What I'm All About
I'm a motivational nutrition guru who will help you break the barriers on achieving the health you never thought you could, feel confident in your own skin, drop the guilt-shame cycle with food, and kick the confusion on what you should actually eat.
Food Philosophy:
I believe in a whole foods approach to nutrition. Let's keep it simple with more foods that are close to their natural form. Let's eat more plants, with every meal. Let's get ourselves back in the kitchen. Let's figure out how we can add more nutrition into the foods you already enjoy eating, and how we might make small changes for big results!
My Story:
If you can think it, I've probably tried it. Prior to becoming a dietitian, I tried every "diet" under the sun. The four most important lessons I've learned from my own nutrition journey and in working with thousands of clients are these: 1. Every body is different. 2. Restriction and food rules are never the answer. 3. Nutrition is a science, not an opinion. 4. If it sounds extreme, it probably is.
Eating real, good food with a healthy helping of exercise is the recipe for success!
Education & Credentials:
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Brigham Young University
- Master of Science in Nutrition from Texas Woman's University
- 1200-hour CDR-accredited dietetic internship at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
- RDN: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Academy of Nutrition Dietetics
- LD: Licensed Dietitian, state of Texas
Professional Organizations and Leadership (past/present):
- Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, State Media Representative (present)
- Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Membership Chair (present)
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2012-present)
- Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group (2016-present)
- Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Membership Chair-Elect (2016-2017)
- Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group (2016-2017)
- Behavioral Health Dietetic Practice Group (2015-2017)
Professional Experience:
- Owner of Elevate Nutrition Consulting, private practice for nutrition counseling
- Nutrition Services Supervisor-Clinical & Food Service in Skilled Nursing
- Clinical Dietitian specializing in surgical telemetry, neurology and psychiatry including eating disorders


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Drug Addiction Resource Alliance D.A.R.A. is a collective of local resources in our community that are available to assist those who suspect someone they love may be struggling with substance use disorder and provide education and support to their families.
D.A.R.A. was formed when District Judge Andrea Duffy identified a need in our community for more intervention. Even if addiction has not impacted your life YET, please attend our forum to understand what is drastically affecting our community. We welcome parents, teachers and civic leaders!
D.A.R.A. started as an alternative to jail for those brought before Judge Andrea Duffy ... and has evolved as a resource for any one dealing with addiction ... before ... during ... or after the affects of this devastating attack on American families and communities. ...
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D.A.R.A. forums are scheduled 3 or 4 times a year at local public facilities. The forum provides resources and assistance for anyone in the community who wants either to learn about dealing with addiction for themselves, or family or friends or wants to volunteer to help with answers to this epidemic;
Each forum has guest speakers from local, county or state authorities as well as presentations from families devastated by addiction and those sharing a message of HOPE.
Beside presenters, attendees can visit tables from one D.A.R.A.'s various resources alliance partners. At most events, *FREE NARCAN is offered as well as training in its administration.
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Naskapi and the Cree-Naskapi Commission Act
Marginal note:Expropriation of IA and IA-N land for public services or structures
120 (1) Subject to this Part, an expropriating authority may expropriate in full ownership any Category IA or IA-N land or any building thereon, or may expropriate a servitude over any Category IA or IA-N land, but only for the purpose of, and to the extent necessary for, the establishment of the following public services or structures:
(a) infrastructures, such as regional roads and arteries, bridges, airports, maritime structures and protection and irrigation facilities;
(b) services normally provided by local or municipal governments, including water systems, sewers, purification plants, treatment plants and fire protection services;
(c) public utilities, including electricity, gas and oil, and telephone and other types of telecommunications;
(d) gas or oil pipelines, and energy transmission lines, subject to subsection (2); and
(e) any other service or structure similar to those mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d) established pursuant to the laws of the Province.
Marginal note:Pipelines and transmission lines
(2) An expropriating authority may expropriate for a purpose mentioned in paragraph (1)(d) only if
(a) the expropriating authority has previously made all reasonable efforts to locate the pipeline or transmission line on
(i) Category III land,
(ii) Category II land, in the case of an expropriation of Category IA land or of a servitude over Category IA land, or
(iii) Category II-N land, in the case of an expropriation of Category IA-N land or of a servitude over Category IA-N land
and has been unable to do so at a cost substantially equivalent to or lower than the cost of locating the pipeline or transmission line on Category IA or IA-N land, as the case may be; and
(b) the pipeline or transmission line is to be located as far as possible from the centre of any residential area located on Category IA or IA-N land, and, in the case of Category IA land, at least eight kilometres from such centre.
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Worker Safety Readiness for the CPG Industry
Defining best practices and protocols to assist the industry in the "drive to zero".
Published 2018
Workforce Engagement
Engagement is a clear and proven pathway to individual, team and operational excellence.
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Women in Leadership
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