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What are executives reading?Author: Lydia Nadolski
The choices of HH Global experts
It is no secret that successful leaders daily set aside time to learn. Even the busiest of business and world leaders discipline themselves to a daily reading schedule. An example for the rest of us - if the most powerful and influential executives can make reading a habit, so can we.
As an important investment in time, book selection sheds insight into the inspirations of their passions, their commitment to self-improvement, skills to hone and perfect, as well as insight into personal motivations that fuels excellence in the workplace.
At HH Global, our leadership are no exception to the habits of lifelong learning and seekers of self-improvement. We asked our global executives to share what they are reading. Their responses give a glimpse into what has sparked their passion as HH Global marketing execution experts.
Here is the first of our series on books our leadership are reading:
Global CEO, Robert MacMillan
It is no surprise that as a self-made man, Robert's interests are biographical accounts of people who have overcoming challenges to reach success. Robert's current selection of "Will It Make the Boat Go Faster" by Ben Hunt-Davis MBE - the story of the Great Britain's Men Rowing 8 and their journey to win a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics - is an object lesson that applies to both business and personal improvement.
With a "focus on performance and the results will follow," the book aligns to the HH Global value to "pursue excellence relentlessly" to capture everyday successes.
Americas, VP Human Resources, Cari Desiderio
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." quotes Cari Desiderio from Dr. Seuss. Cari is a vivacious reader from the classics to the practical.
The business book that has been of influence to Cari is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni which identifies the common obstacles and root causes that limit teams as well as the keys to overcome them.
For personal pleasure, Cari is currently reading the classic The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas as well as the works of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver.
Country Manager - Japan and Korea, Paul Jones
Paul is dedicated learner promoting innovative training methods throughout the APAC region.
"My tertiary education was around somatotyping," states Paul. "I went looking for a business version and found it in The E-Myth by Michael Gerber." Gerber outlines the growth of the business using the a metaphor of personal growth - from infancy, through adolescence, to maturity of the entrepreneurial perspective highlighting the guidance by which all successful businesses achieve.
For enjoyment, Paul is working through another work on a highly successful entrepreneurial business - The Google Story - Inside the hottest business, media and technology success of our time by David A. Vise.
Have you been inspired by a recommendation to incorporate into your own daily habit? Ready to learn more from the HH Global experts? Contact us and continue to follow the HH Global's readers.


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No of Episodes: 74 Author: 墨若青鸦 (Mò Ruò Qīng Yā) Multiple Voices: 莱兮、阑珊梦、悦琳、小编c、朝阳、沁沁、波比、小夜光、裂神、云颜、百里屠屠、nj早安酱、叶蔓花、令狐笑笑生、花爷、顾念、爱屋、青山、小狐仙、丢丢、悬久、六苏、九冰 (Lái Xī, Lán Shān Mèng, Yuè Lín, Xiǎo Biān C, Zhāo Yáng, Qìn Qìn, Bō Bǐ, Xiǎo Yè Guāng, Liè Shén, Yún Yán, Bǎi Lǐ Tú Tú, nj Zǎo An Jiàng, Yè Màn Huā, Lìng Hú Xiào Xiào Shēng, Huā Yé, Gù … Continue reading 此生定要与你相思入骨 (Ci Sheng Ding Yao Yu Ni Xiang Si Ru Gu)
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浮生梦 三生约 (Fu Sheng Meng San Sheng Yue)
No of Episodes: 46 Author: 叶笑 (Yè Xiào) Multiple Voices: 阿手、任小邪、小编C (Ā Shǒu, Rèn Xiǎo Xié, Xiǎo Biān C) Audiobook Ebook Comment: I like the song in this audiobook. Even though the story has a happy ending in the epilogue, I still tag it as open ending instead. FL and ML met again the … Continue reading 浮生梦 三生约 (Fu Sheng Meng San Sheng Yue)
宝珠鬼话 (Bao Zhu Gui Hua)
No of Episodes: 128 Author: 水心沙 (Shuǐ Xīn Shā) Multiple Voices: 拈水笑、小编c (Niān Shuǐ Xiào, Xiǎo Biān C) Audiobook Ebook Comment: A supernatural story touches on ghosts and demons in the modern world. Bao Zhu is the main character in the story and she narrated 6 supernatural experiences that she met. Summary: ML is … Continue reading 宝珠鬼话 (Bao Zhu Gui Hua)
未雨灯 (Wei Yu Deng) – The Rain Latern
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INKTOBER 2017Read Now
Inktober is all about going back to my creative roots (not tattoos which some people have thought). I've been into design since primary school but the tools of the trade have drastically changed! Where I once used a pen or pencil and a scrap piece of paper, I now use the entire Adobe Creative Suite, an apple pen and massive iPad. The results while much cleaner and colourful still all start out as doodles in my notebook, but nobody ever sees that side of it.
Inktober is all about this process, illustrating in the old fashioned (classic) way we don't see as often thanks to the rise of technology. Every day in October you are challenged to draw something that's it. Simple enough, they give you a set of words to work from (I don't think you have to if you don't want to but I've included them above), these are meant to inspire ideas! You could just draw something everyday that you want to but I think this makes it more of a challenge. Now, I don't get as creative as a lot of people, the amount of work I have on and projects all over the place mean I've kept my designs very small with sketchbook doodles. If you search on Twitter you will find some amazing masterpieces though, seriously I've been blown away with the quality of work.
Capturing a word with a picture is something I pride myself on being able to do. Words are meaningful, but illustrations in my opinion are so much more expressive and vibrant. The best part is that a single word creates different images in everyones minds. I may draw something you wouldn't have even thought of doing! It's so imaginative and inspiring to see how people interpret this creative brief, in their own unique styles. I want to do a whole series once the month is over and redraw the illustrations in my usual style of illustration to create a final set of postcard prints.
For now here's a little sneak peak into some of my inktober pieces so far...
Advice from Stars HollowRead Now
This week I started watching (for the fourth or fifth time) one of my all time favourite shows right from the pilot episode. With its sarcasm, wit and spot on life advice – 'Gilmore Girls' is guaranteed to make me smile no matter what else I have going on in my life.
I watch a lot of TV, ranging from Game of Thrones and 24 to Greys Anatomy. My taste varies, but there are some shows that you can watch on repeat and never tire of. I've also decided when I have a kid, that they will be named Lorelai (if it's a girl), that's how much of an impression it has left on me.
You've been Gilmored
The show (for those of you who don't know) focuses on Lorelai Gilmore, a privileged girl who grew up with overbearing parents. At 16 she falls pregnant, moves out, refusing to marry her boyfriend just to please her parents. The show begins years later with her daughter, known as Rory starting private school.
Lorelai is an independent woman, smart and kickass, whose relationship with her daughter is heart-warming. We explore Stars Hollow (there home), the complicated relationships with family, as well as dealing with her daughter growing up. My favourite thing about this show is the quirky commentary mainly given by Lorelai. Here are some of the quotes from the show that I can only benefit your life.
There's a few extra illustrations thrown in this post, with sayings that aren't necessarily advice or helpful in any way, but they certainly made me smile.
Do you like coffee? Only with my oxygen.
Anyone who knows me I love coffee, I'd take it in an IV. I connect with Lorelai on this level, first I drink the coffee then I do the things. It's the stuff that makes me a functioning human being.
I wanna be good, life's just not letting me.
Sometimes bad things happen or you get stuck in a rut. A bad day doesn't make you a bad person. If you make a poor decision or are mean to someone, it doesn't define you and it'll get better.
I'm afraid when your heart is involved, it all comes out moron.
Never have I heard anything so accurate. Relationships can be awkward and you don't always say the right thing but that's love. If you love someone it's inevitable you'll say something stupid.
If you're going to throw your life away, he's better have a motorcycle.
Everyone loves a bad boy. This is more of a sarcastic comment aimed at Rory, she considers not going to Private School because the guy she likes is at her old High School. It's an important thing to remember that you shouldn't throw your life away for a guy. Don't put what you want on hold, if it's meant to be it'll work out. If you are going to then a motorcycle would be nice.
People can live a hundred years without really living for a minute.
Rory is quite a safe girl; she goes to school, studies hard and does what she's supposed to. Logan brings her out of that shell and this line from him is perfect. It's something I believe in whole-heartedly, a lot of people's ideas of living are very different. If you never step outside your comfort zone or chase after what you want, are you really living?
I smell snow.
Lorelai can literally feel the snow before it falls and it's kinda amazing. She says it's her gift and that everything is magical and pretty when it snows. It's important to find something little in life that makes you feel that way, like anything is possible.
This thing we're doing here, you, me. I'm in. I am all in.
Lorelai and Luke are the couple you route for throughout the show, they belong together but life gets in the way. If you really want to be with someone, you have to be all in. Don't just tell them how you feel, show them and don't get embarrassed or scared. You'll only regret it if you don't say how you feel.
What she tackles, she conquers.
You can do anything, don't let anyone make you feel like you can't.
The pop tart tasted like freedom and rebellion and independence
Lorelai grew up in a household where she wasn't allowed to have or do a lot of things. That first pop tart was her first taste of freedom. Everyone can understand that experience of asserting your independence. Plus food can be pretty orgasmic, I'm sure we've all got that one treat that makes us feel this way.
If you haven't watched it, go binge! What are you even still doing on here, get onto Netflix right now.
Illustration InspirationRead Now
I'm a Graphic Designer by trade (for those of you who don't know), I spend a lot of my free time doodling or out with my camera, capturing anything and everything! Here are a couple of recent illustrations, my Monday motivation, all with a positive message to help get you through the
end of the week. My life has been busier than usual lately (which has resulted in only one post the last two weeks) and I'm trying to find that balance, between work, blogging and spending time
with the people I love.
My Trek America is officially 50 days away! I'm off down to London tomorrow, taking the polaroid camera, with Danny for company and there should be plenty of ace content to come on Sunday all about that! I've got 4 birthdays in the next 5 weeks, including my very best friends. While I try and plan for all of that, it can be a little overwhelming sometimes, I like to produce illustrations that remind me of the simple things. Life moves pretty fast as Bueller would say, so I try my very best to appreciate all the experiences that come my way.
If you want to see a bit more, visit my website abydesign.co.ukabydesign.co.uk
1. Bear with it, no matter what you're working on at the minute or whatever isn't quite working
out for you. Don't give up, keep pushing yourself. You'll either succeed eventually, or if you fail
then there is always a lesson to be learned.
2. This didn't need any text, its all about loving the people around you. Hold on to them and
don't let go. You have to appreciate the time you have with them and show them you care.
3. A little quote taken from Game of Thrones, 'I am a wolf and will not be afraid'. Don't let
anything or anyone scare you, fear stops you from doing what you really want. Remember
you're strong and can do anything you put your mind to.
4. We've all had those tough moments, days, weeks or even years. Whether its
financial, work related or heartbreak, don't let it define you. Come back stronger, forgive
and move on. Never forget what it taught you though, that's the important thing.
5. My favourite thing to do. Life wasn't meant to be lived in one place and I never feel
more alive than when I'm off exploring a foreign land. Whether than be travelling
abroad or climbing a mountain. Explore the unknown, 5 or 5000 miles away.
6. Be yourself. People judge me for my sense of style, my taste in music,
my tattoos and what I post online. Don't let their opinions stop you from being yourself.
7. We can all admit we spend way to much time living digitally, so put the phone away
at least once a week and just take an afternoon or even just an hour for yourself. Go without it,
trust me you'll be much happier that you did.
I hope you found one of these positive messages was helpful, or gave you that little bit of inspiration we all need on a Monday morning or a Friday afternoon. Life is short lived, don't waste it worrying about anything.
Aby, 24. Northerner.
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While being shy is not a crime, it is something job seekers need to overcome to network. For introverted college students and recent graduates, networking might seem impossible or intimidating when trying to find internships or entry-level jobs. However, that doesn't mean introverts can't interact well with people. Knowing what to do ahead of time and practicing it can make introverted job seekers more comfortable when networking. The more confident they are networking, the better their chances of learning about job opportunities, including those in the hidden job market. Peter Margaritis, Chief Edutainment Officer of The Accidental Accountant, shares networking tips to help introverts with their job search.
"Tip 1: Smile and have a positive attitude, which is displayed by projecting inviting body language, a.k.a. don't cross your arms over your chest.
Tip 2: Ask the other person questions first after you introduce yourself to reduce the level of your nervousness. Ask questions like, where do you work and what role do you play in the organization? These are just some easy questions to start the conversation.
Tip 3: Don't sit with or follow your network at an event. Break away and meet someone new."
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Peter A. Margaritis, CPA, is a speaker, educator, trainer, humorist, and self-proclaimed Chief "Edutainment" Officer for The Accidental Accountant™. Partnering with the Business Learning Institute, his firm helps accountants and other business leaders to increase their profitability by strengthening their business success skills and improving morale through better communication. He is a member of the Ohio Society of CPAs, Georgia Society of CPAs, National Speakers Association, and the American Institute of CPAs. Peter is also the author of Improv Is No Joke: Using Improvisation to Create Positive Results in Leadership and Life. www.theaccidentalaccountant.com
Congratulations on landing your first full-time entry-level job after graduating from college! Woohoo! This is a huge milestone in your career journey.
Starting a new job can be nerve-wracking. Remember the feeling you had when you started high school? You might feel a little like that on your first day at work, minus the horrific acne and monstrous crush on your neighbor.
This video, hosted by College Recruiter's Content Manager, Bethany Wallace, is one of two videos offering help to recent grads starting their first entry-level jobs. Here are five ways you can ensure success on your first day at work.
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1. Dress well, sleep well, and feel well.
Get a great night's sleep the night before your first day at work. Certainly celebrate your new job with your friends and family, but celebrate at least two days prior to your first day. Wake up in plenty of time to get ready for work. We all have those days when we don't like the outfit we selected for work, and chances are, it will be your first day of work. Give yourself at least 20 or 30 extra minutes to get ready on your first day at work.
When you look good, you feel good. Dress up (at least a little bit) on your first day at work. Wear an outfit that fits into the company's dress code, but spend a little extra time fixing your hair or makeup. It doesn't hurt to feel great when you're going to spend all day long in training sessions, meeting new people, and looking people in the eye.
2. Arrive early.
Arrive at least 15 or 30 minutes early on your first day at work. This helps you to avoid showing up late due to traffic problems or getting turned around. It's common to feel disoriented when you are in a new town or don't know which parking lot to use. How far will you have to walk from the parking lot to the building? Are there designated parking spots? Don't park in those! Knowing this information in advance is helpful. Arriving early gives you the opportunity to network with coworkers and eases nerves.
3. Prepare an elevator pitch.
An elevator pitch is a 30-second spiel explaining who you are, where you've been, what you do, and where you're going in life or at work. Preparing a brief elevator pitch related to your new position will come in handy when you're being introduced to multiple teammates, supervisors, and colleagues repeatedly throughout the day. Chances are, you'll be asked the question, "So who are you? What is it you'll be doing for us?" Be prepared with a smooth response.
4. Smile often.
When shaking hands and delivering that elevator pitch, smile. Smiling improves your mood and the moods of those around you as well. Start off on the right foot on your first day at work by spreading cheer and goodwill to people around you.
4. Be positive no matter what.
Whether you have to sit through eight hours of training, which you find incredibly boring, or whether you arrive and find that your desk is not set up at all, be positive. Not many people enjoy working with negative people. Avoid making negative comments, regardless of the circumstances you find yourself in. If you need to ask for help, do so politely and quietly. Avoid making a scene in a fussy or dramatic manner right off the bat. Very few things leave a bad taste in employers' mouths as a new employee who begins complaining before she's even begun working.
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Just because your interview went well doesn't mean you can rest. Following up after a job interview is absolutely important and affects your chances.
Imagine this scenario: You finish the interview. You stand up, straightening your new suit jacket. The recruiter smiles broadly and extends her hand.
"Thank you so much for your time today. You should definitely hear from us within the next two weeks about our hiring decision."
It's in the bag, you think to yourself while you shake hands with her, smiling and thanking her for the opportunity to interview with her company and colleagues. (more…)
If you're like one third to one half of the U.S. population who consider themselves introverted, discussing professional networking events—whether career fairs, meet and greet hours held at conferences, or even happy hour with coworkers or potential employers—induces slightly sweaty palms. Networking events are often referred to as "shmoozy events" because of the negative connotations associated with networking.
Done the right way, professional networking doesn't have to be socially awkward; you don't have to push yourself on others or worry about saying exactly the right thing at just the right time in order to land a job or get a raise. It is important to remember, though, that first impressions are made within the first seven seconds of meeting someone. That's a powerful statistic and one that sticks; the primacy effect (the tendency to remember what we notice first, whether it proves accurate or not) has lasting impact on our brains.
This brief video provides college students and recent grads with simple, easy tips to implement at networking events. These tips are especially helpful if you're a networking newbie, about to graduate and begin networking as part of your efforts to find your first full-time job.
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1. Eat prior to arrival.
While light to heavy hors d'oeuvres are often served at most networking events, it's never a good idea to arrive on an empty stomach. Be sure that the snack you choose isn't heavy on onions or garlic-laden, though; you don't want to carry offensive odors to your networking event.
Arriving without an empty stomach will help you feel calm and mentally alert. You will be more able to focus on potential employers, build connections, and enjoy yourself if you're not hungry.
2. Dress conservatively.
Dress codes are all over the place for networking events. Play it safe and stay conservative, wearing business attire. You can't really go wrong with a well-fitting business suit. If you want to dress it up, wear a brighter shirt or tie than you might normally wear, but don't go crazy. Networking events aren't the time to pull out your new sequined dress or to dress down either, thinking it's more about socializing. Remember, you're ultimately there to build professional connections; these connections might assist you in your job or internship search now or later.
3. Smile!
Smiling is the easiest way to let people know you're approachable. If you're introverted, intimidated, or simply not excited about the event, smiling is a great "fake it til you make it" strategy for making the most of networking events. You're already there, so why not have a good time?
4. Go hands-free.
Keep one hand free at all times. If you must eat a quick snack, put down your drink in order to eat. Best case scenario, though, you will watch this video and read this article before you begin attending networking events, and you can adhere to tip #1 (eat prior to arrival). When you eat prior to arrival, you'll find yourself able to more easily shake hands, exchange business cards, and carry a bottle of water because not carrying a plate of food.
5. Prepare an elevator pitch.
At professional networking events, you're most likely going to introduce yourself and be asked the question, "So what do you do?" repeatedly. An elevator pitch answers this question and then some. Your elevator pitch—if pitched properly, that is—communicates who you are (in terms of education and work history), what you do (related to jobs and careers), what you want to do, and why. It's important that potential future employers understand that you have specific goals—that's an admirable quality, one most employers seek in candidates.
Your elevator pitch should last no longer than 30 seconds (stay focused) and should end with a question. That question shouldn't be, "How can you help me?" Even though we're all seeking help from others in the job search process, the question should be focused on your new contact. Is your contact the CEO of a company? Ask him how he began his career in the business world. Ending with a question lets the other person know that you are not self-centered; networking is a two-way street, and getting to know your connections is vital to successful networking.
If your new contacts or potential employers want to get to know you further after you give your spiel, they'll follow up with questions. On the front end, keep it short and sweet.
6. Talk less; listen more.
As the saying goes, you have two ears and one mouth for a reason. As Dale Carnegie said in How to Win Friends and Influence People, "Talk to someone about themselves, and they'll listen for hours." General managers consistently rank listening as one of the top skills in the workplace, too. It matters, and people value you when you do it well.
7. Give and receive contact information.
Prepare business cards before beginning your job search or internship search. You can purchase very affordable business cards online from a variety of vendors or use a business card template available for free online. You definitely don't want to arrive at networking events empty-handed, though.
When someone asks for your business card, it's proper etiquette to ask for theirs as well (and vice versa). Don't make it your goal, though, to procure as many business cards at networking events as possible. There's no point in this behavior. Unless you actually established an initial connection with a real person at a networking event, a business card is just a piece of paper.
If possible, wear pants or a skirt with pockets or carry a small purse. You need a place to keep the business cards you gather. You might think of the whole "exchanging business cards" process as old-fashioned, but it's still being done, and if you don't bring cards to networking events, you're the one who'll be left out.
8. Call them by name.
When introduced to someone new at a professional networking event, call that person by name throughout the event. Not only will this help you remember the person's name later, but it will also make that person feel recognized and provide a personal touch (give that person warm fuzzies), and there's nothing wrong with that.
9. Follow up.
You don't need to come home after networking events and immediately search for your new contacts on LinkedIn or Twitter, sending invitations like a stalker. Connecting on social media is part of networking, but following up has many layers. It's not a one-size-fits-all strategy. Think carefully about each of your brand new contacts and how you might best connect with them individually before sending a mass email to 20 potential employers with your resume, references, and electronic portfolio attached.
Remember, networking—whether online or offline—is about building connections which hopefully last for a lifetime. These relationships are just like the other relationships you invest in; relationships require work, and relationships are about give and take. Those same principles apply to professional networking.
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During the week, a lot of time is spent at work, and it is important that people have a stress-free environment there. Stress exists commonly at every workplace, and being efficient at your job can help you deal with it. But what about the environment; would you like to sit eight hours a day at a place where you cannot even smile at your neighbor? Of course not! Maintaining good relationships with colleagues creates a stress free environment and enhances your productivity. Here is how you can build good relationships with your coworkers. (more…)
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His buddy Wes had reviewed the questions he might hear from the hiring manager so he felt pretty confident about those. But he also realized this would be a two-way interview. Jason wanted to be sure that he got his questions answered too. After all, he might decide against this company if it didn't seem right for him once he actually talked with the hiring manager and learned more about the company. He was not desperate for the job—just eager! (more…)
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Jon Stead puts Exeter to bed
Two goals from Jon Stead were enough for Notts County to claim a 2-0 win at Exeter that moved them into the Sky Bet League Two play-off places.
County got off to a dream start with a goal inside two minutes
Exeter's Luke Croll missed his tackle, Alex Rodman ran through on goal and unselfishly squared for Stead to roll the ball into an empty net.
Exeter were struggling to do anything of note with County containing them easily and the away side doubled their lead on 34 minutes.
A free-kick into the box was not dealt with by the Exeter defence and Stead was on hand to poke home the loose ball from close range.
Jake Taylor turned and shot wide for Exeter, while Reuben Reid saw a deflected shot gathered by Adam Collin as Exeter toiled, but they were struggling to break down a well-drilled County backline.
Reid almost bagged a consolation for Exeter, but his free-kick was brilliantly saved by Collin.
The Magpies were happy to sit in and soak up pressure and the win was enough to see John Sheridan's men move into the play-off zone
For Exeter, they slip ever closer to the bottom two.
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Angelo State National Ranking for Educational Admin Program
Angelo State University's online Master of Education in Educational Administration degree program has been ranked as one of the "Top 50 Online Education Management Degree Programs" in the U.S. for 2016 by Top Management Degrees, a management and business education resource guide.
The ASU program was ranked No. 10 by Top Management Degrees and is one of seven programs at Texas schools to make the list. Only programs accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) or their newly-consolidated Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) were eligible for the rankings. Other criteria included institutional reputation and prestige, program flexibility and tuition costs. Data sources included U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review and the National Center for Education Statistics.
ASU's education programs have been accredited by NCATE since 2011 and are also accredited by the State Board for Educator Certification/Texas Education Agency and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In January, ASU's overall graduate education program was ranked No. 36 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report for its 2016 edition of "Best Online Programs"
The online M.Ed. in educational administration is a 36-credit-hour program designed for educators seeking careers as principals, superintendents or school administrators. Upon completion of the ASU program, students have the option of taking the TExES exam for the Professional Certificate for Principals in the state of Texas. Students who receive the Professional Certificate for Principals are then eligible for ASU's Texas Superintendent Certification Plan.
The other Texas schools with education programs in the Top Management Degrees rankings are Lamar University, Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, University of North Texas and University of Texas at Arlington. The complete rankings list can be found at www.topmanagementdegrees.com/rankings/best-online-education-management-degree-programs/.
More information on all of ASU's graduate education programs is available at www.angelo.edu/dept/ci/degree_programs_and_certification_plans.php.


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Every fifth working Russian
is employed in trade industry
Trade is a marathon of transactions with sprint speed
On July 23, representatives of a trade industry took part in the festive race «Towards to the buyer» on the fiftiethanniversary of the Retail worker's Day.
Trade has always been a driving force of social and economic development. Reflecting political, economic and social situation in the country, it has become a mechanism for shaping society. Tools and existence of trade were changing, the country has followed different courses, but the main role in this process was unchangeably played by people. Today trade employs 19% of the working population. In fact, every fifth working Russian engaged in trade.
For the first time representatives of the industry have united in a single sports impulse: more than 1,000 employees have overcome 5 kilometers race - a kilometer for every ten years a significant date.
The race was attended by teams of Azbuka Vkusa, ACORT, AUCHAN Retail Russia, Dixy, Castorama, Lenta, Magnit, M.video, METRO, O'KEY, OBI, Snow Queen, X5 Retail Group and others. For many participants, the festive race was the first major sporting event.
Absolute winners among men in the run «Towards to the buyer» became:
I place. Nikolay Yanalov, X5 Retail Group – the best time of 16 minutes 38 seconds.
II place. Evgeny Telyatov, O'KEY – overcame the distance in 18 minutes 38 seconds.
III place. Denis Malin, Lenta – finished the race at 19 minutes 04 seconds.
On the podium of absolute winners among the women in a festive race «Towards to the buyer» got:
I place. Olga Klenovskaya, Castorama – the best time of 20 minutes 16 seconds.
II place. Angela Toure, Castorama – overcome the distance in 23 minutes 23 seconds.
III place. Ekaterina Nikolaeva, Lenta – finished the race at 24 minutes 29 seconds.
Also awarding of the best runners within each team has taken place.
In addition to the main race in Victory Park held a comic Fun-Run in costumes. Retail employees showed how well they can handle shopping carts. The winner became the team of Azbuka Vkusa, the second and the third place was won by Dixy and X5 Retail Group. The prize for the best costume was won by the teams of AUCHAN and M.video.
The event was organized by the Retail Companies Association (ACORT) and 3sport Company with the assistance of Megapolis media broadcasting holding, Bite, Hasbro and Peper Planes companies.


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Swot Analyses on Amazon.Com 2011
With the following SWOT analyses I am going to examine the company's strengths and weaknesses – internal factors, and then evaluate the opportunities and treats – external factors. This will help us understanding the comparativeness- on how to avoid or keep weaknesses and threats under control, which contributes towards the company's ability to gain power .I will also conduct a table with the 3 major strengths and weaknesses, outlining why they are major; than summarise it and score it in a table at the end of this essay.
"A Company has strength or a high competence activity if it can out-perform most competitors on a competitive factor that customer's value" As outlined in the case study Amazon.com became an online superstore outperforming other businesses during major macro economical events like the Bubble Burst (2000) and the Global Recession (2008). It was growing constantly from the start up, up to today. Bezos had great ability understanding the company's competitive advantages and applying them wisely, therefore creating core strengths that is driving the company forward today. I am going to outline some of these strengths below and summarise the major three of them in a matrix at the end of the essay. RAISING MONEY: Bezos managed to get money from family, Wall Street friends and other investors. They had Amazon.com as a resource and he have turned the money towards the company's main focus; growth and customers, while making it clear to all the investors that they had to be in it for a long time to see profitability. In 2001 Bezos stated: After four years of single minded focus on growth, and then just under two years spend almost exclusively on lowering costs, we reached a point where we could afford to balance growth and cost improvement, dedicating resources and staffed projects to both. CUSTOMER FOCUS- Through sales and the growing internet penetration, they had the chance to gain more customers. They have recorded their customer base and have created a special way to looked after them – for example: increasing customer buying experience, faster one click order, product suggestions, updates about new products & categories, electronic gift certificates etc. which gained them customer loyalty. Loyal customers are repeat customers who contribute towards sales in a large degree. GLOBAL BRAND IMAGE: Amazon.com from an online bookstore has expanded to supplying everything from A to Z, including different products and services. By choosing Amazon as the name for the business after the largest river on earth in South America, has also contributed towards the clear portfolio of wanting to grown to be the largest. STRATEGIC INVESTMENT- Turning money continuously into improvements, growth and investing they were able to achieve the desire for bringing customers value through selection, service and convenience. A couple of examples for improvements & growth are : establishing their executive team and growing employee base, technological innovation, better customer service, secure payments, improved logistics & warehouses closed to airports, better and wider product selection, expanding the business to different countries. A couple of examples for strategic
investments are: Ashford.com and eZiba.com – these investments weren't traditional discount items. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT- With the existing resources in the form of customers they were able to see what customers were purchasing while recording customer satisfaction and dissatisfaction, which helped them to generate knowledge about what customers wanted, the chance to figure out how to give it to them and the ability to create the appropriate resources for being able giving it to them. LARGE PRODUCT PORTFOLIO- Through effective information management they were aware of the purchased and demanded products. Making these demanded products available for their customers , have increased sales and have created...
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We are closing 2018 with some exciting plans for 2019 that we are happy to share with you! Rather remarkably, Trigonos has an almost full diary going well into 2020 (though often space to add in smaller groups and B&Bs so don't hold back from enquiring about availability) and this has given us the confidence to expand our thinking and to strengthen our core team.
Details of posts we are looking to fill are on our website and we would be very glad if you would forward the information if you know of anyone who might be suitable or interested (or consider it yourself, if you are looking for a new adventure).
Some change has been prompted by the fact that Branwen – who has been the Administrator at Trigonos for more years than she may care to name – will be 'retiring' from the post in January. No need to say how much she will be missed – but we are saying it anyway!
To support the changes, Judy, Richard and Ros (the co-founders) have created a brief overview of the aspirations and values that underpin Trigonos. The values and sense of purpose that underpin Trigonos are important if, at times, somewhat elusive – you can see more about this on the Values page, but also, in due course, they will be publishing a booklet about the origins and history of the project. We'll let you know when it is available.
The founder-directors, have worked together as a team of three providing continuity and stability for Trigonos for more than 20 years. Their hope is that Trigonos has made, and will continue to make, its unique contribution to learning, well-being and transformation in a troubling and uncertain world.
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This isn't everybody that I call family, it's all the pictures I have
|This is Sandi and myself a few years ago
|This is a very special picture of my Brother Rigel and Me.
|Another good picture of my Brother.
|Here's my Mum and Heinrich. Heinrich owns Heinrichshaus Winery, located outside St. James Missouri. They are getting married July 29.
|This is my Mum. Aint she all perttylike?
|Here's my Inlaws, Bertha and Harvey Hutson. Really great people.
|This is a new addition to the family. Her name is Samantha (Sammy) and we got her from the pound. She is a Lab-Hound mix. She is all white with ice blue eyes.


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Loads of new meaningful content coming your way.
Ubisoft has successfully reinvented its Assassin's Creed franchise as an action RPG with this year's Assassin's Creed Origins– in many ways, doing so has helped them realize the full potential of what the franchise was capable of achieving.
They are going to keep supporting the game over time, too. A new update planned for this month will add a substantial amount of new content to the title, including a new Horde Mode, a new quest, a new Nightmare difficulty level, enemy scaling, and more. If you are a fan of Origins, this new content should keep you playing for some time to come- not that there is any shortage of actual meaningful content in the game, either.
Assassin's Creed Origins launched on October 27 for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Taking cues from The Witcher 3, and injecting a dose of systemic emergence similar to Breath of the Wild, it represents one of the most compelling games of the year.
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Relevant Envision Eugene Economic Excerpts
Below are sections of the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan that are especially relevant to economic development in the River Road neighborhood.
- 3.6 Responsible economic development. Support economic development initiatives that reflect long-term priorities, improve community resilience to climate change and natural hazards, improve energy efficiency or reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance opportunities to borrow, rent, or otherwise make better use of underutilized public and private assets.
- 3.7 Home-based and micro-enterprises. Promote the development of small, locally-owned businesses that have minimal adverse impacts on their surrounding neighborhoods.
- 3.8 Industry clusters. Support networks among associated targeted industry clusters for innovative networking, information sharing, and to provide opportunities for business growth.
Targeted Industries – Policies in this section identify established and emerging industries that are a particular focus for the City.
- 3.10 Food and beverage manufacturing. Promote the expansion of food and beverage manufacturing and processing facilities, including beer and wine, frozen desserts, agricultural products, and natural foods.
- 3.11 Health and wellness. Promote the development of expanded opportunities in the health and wellness sectors, including health care, biomedical research and development, and facets of healthy living, such as active transportation and outdoor recreation.
- 3.12 Clean technology and renewable energy. Support the development of an industry cluster in renewable energy and clean technology.
Public Investment in neighborhoods is part of the Envision Eugene plan
- 3.31 Public investment. Use public infrastructure investment and other financial incentives in strategically prioritized locations – downtown, neighborhood centers, key corridors, core commercial areas, and employment and industrial areas –as a catalyst to foster private development and site intensification to support employment growth, economic competitiveness, and increased access to opportunity.
- 3.35 Neighborhood vitality. Recognize the vital role of commercial facilities that provide services and goods in complete, walkable neighborhoods throughout the community. Encourage the preservation and creation of affordable neighborhood commercial space to support a broad range of small business owners across all neighborhoods.


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In what looks like a sequel to March 2014, high-flying biotechnology stocks and exchange traded funds are retreating amid talk of frothy valuations and a biotech bubble.
At least temporarily, Friday March 20 marked the top for several of the largest biotech ETFs. That is when big-name ETFs, such as the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (NasdaqGS: IBB), the largest biotech ETF, and the Market Vectors Biotech ETF (NYSEArca: BBH) touched all-time highs after shares of Biogen (NasdaqGS: BIIB) climbed after the company said an early-stage study revealed its Alzheimer's drug, aducanumab, stemmed cognitive decline in patients compared with those taking a placebo. [Biogen Boosts Biotech ETFs]
Since then, IBB is off more than 6% while BBH is down nearly as much. The First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology Index Fund (NYSEArca: FBT), which has risen to acclaim for not only its performance (FBT is the best-performing non-leveraged ETF of any type since March 2009), but also for its asset-gathering proficiency (the ETF is now the second-largest biotech fund) is off 6.4% since March 20. TheSPDR S&P Biotech ETF (NYSEArca: XBI) has been especially hard hit with a loss of nearly 8%.
Some prescient and risk-tolerant traders were prepared for the biotech ETF treat. From March 19 through March 24, investors pulled $268 million from IBB and $128.5 million from XBI. While it is not a massive amount, nearly $18 million has flowed into the ProShares Ultrashort Nasdaq Biotechnology (NasdaqGM: BIS) over the past week.
BIS is the double-leveraged inverse answer to IBB and, at least in the short-term, the former is doing an admirable job of delivering twice the daily inverse returns of the latter. Over the past week, BIS is up nearly 13%, better than double IBB's 6.2% loss over the same period.
BIS has hauled in nearly $56 million in assets this year, bring its assets under management tally close to $110 million. Like any leveraged ETF, BIS has its risks and those risks were on full display last year. BIS surged as biotech stocks faltered last March and April, but the biotech rebound was so voracious that BIS was forced into a 1-for-5 reverse split last November. [Reverse Splits Coming for some ProShares ETFs]


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There are days that bring one to wonder where investors get their ideas and then there are days like this.
Amid speculation that a pair of Australian mining companies - BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto PLC - each plan to offer as much as $40 billion to purchase American aluminum giant Alcoa (AA), the Dow Jones Industrials leapt out of the gate at the opening bell and never looked back.
The story, attributed to the London Times, citing unnamed sources, set the Dow ablaze in New York.
By the end of the day (after the market closed), the Washington Post was reporting that "few analysts believed the U.S. aluminum giant was about to be gobbled up."
My theory: These kinds of things are dreamt up and ginned up by sharpies inside the brokerages to make a quick killing in an overnight options trade and have little, if any, basis in reality. They're especially attractive during slow news periods.
Alcoa closed just a shade under 33 on Monday, but opened above 35 on Tuesday, peaking at 36.05 within the first hour of trading. It ended at the day at 35. February options expire on Friday.
While there's nothing ostensibly illegal about planting a story (though it's a thin line), it does create an uneven playing field for those in the know. Getting Alcoa to move 2 points on the open is no mean feat. The stock has ranged between 23 and 38 for nearly the past 4 years. It's not one of the more volatile stocks in the game. In fact, it's rather a dull trading vehicle.
The moral of this particular story is that market manipulation comes in all shapes and sizes. And, while no one is immune, a fraud can usually be spotted relatively easily.
If traders are this desperate to make a buck, we could be witness to the final snorts of this 52-month long bull market. Only the most hopeful would count on a continuation of this surge through the rest of the week.
Others will view today with a healthy dose of skepticism.
The Dow gained 102.30, the S&P added 10.89, but the Nasdaq lagged, gaining only 9.50, roughly half the gain, in percentage terms, of the other indices.
Oil changed course on Tuesday, gaining $1.25 to close at $59.06 though the price is largely being held aloft by continuing cold weather in the US Northeast. With Spring's warming just around the corner, and oil prices failing to overtop $60, the good news for drivers and homeowners is due shortly.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Alcoa Rumors Propels Dow 102 Higher
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God's Word is perfect. It is able to convert our souls and enable us to carry out every good work. His Word is also pure. It is free from all contamination.And His Word is powerful as well. It has the power to save our souls.
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Cliff and his wife, Beth (Williams), are native Alabamians. They are blessed with a son Cade, and two daughters: Kinley and Lakelyn. Cliff is a graduate of Memphis School of Preaching (1995) and Faulkner University (1997). Over the last fifteen years he has labored with the Ironaton church of Christ, located outside of Talladega, Alabama. During this time he has done extensive television evangelism—initially in the local market and recently on Gospel Broadcasting Network (GBN). As of 2012, Cliff is the host of Searching the Scriptures and Preaching the Gospel—both of which can be seen on GBN.
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That little store in your local mall, Hot Topic, is hoping to cash-in on the upcoming 'Cinderella' craze, expected to start when the live-action film releases in March, with a new line of 'Cinderella-inspired' outfits for teens.
The company announced a limited edition fashion collection inspired by the Walt Disney Studios live action film "Cinderella," in theaters March 13th. The collection will be available February 24th exclusively at Hot Topic stores and on hottopic.com, with a pre-sale starting February 3rd on hottopic.com. The "Cinderella" collection features fashion apparel inspired by costumes and iconic moments from the feature film. Each piece has been designed with great attention to detail and includes accents symbolic of the beloved fairy tale, like clock and carriage prints and glass slipper-imprinted hardware.
"We are all such big fans of Cinderella here at Hot Topic, and are thrilled to have been given the opportunity to create a fashion collection inspired by Disney's upcoming live-action film," said Cindy Levitt, Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing at Hot Topic. "The collection has just enough twists to make it wearable, but is still a bit magical, for our fan girl customer."
The five-piece Hot Topic collection includes the Peasant Sweetheart Dress: $49.50, the Victorian Waistcoat: $79.50, the Striped Knit Top: $29.50, the High Waisted Skirt: $34.50 and the Corset Ball Gown: $64.50. In addition to the fashion collection, Hot Topic will offer an exclusive line of jewelry inspired by the film, plus a wide range of classic Cinderella tees, gifts, accessories and more.
The live-action film adaptation of 'Cinderella' from Walt Disney was directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on a screenplay written by Chris Weitz. The film stars Lily James, Hayley Atwell and Helena Bonham Carter. If you want to be one of the first to see the film, it is scheduled to release in theaters on March 13, 2015.


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Herniated Disk After Orlando Auto Accident
If you are involved in a Florida car accident, your body may go through an extreme amount of trauma caused by the force of impact during the collision. One of the most common injuries that occur in car wrecks is a herniated disk. If you or a loved one has suffered a herniated disk after an auto accident speak to our Orlando car accident lawyers.
You can have a herniated disk anywhere along the spine, but they most often occur in the lumbar area, which is the lower part of the spine, or in the cervical area, which is in the neck. Below are four of the most common symptoms of herniated disks in these areas of the spine.
- Leg pain. Usually, you'll have pain in only one leg, which can come on gradually after an accident. The pain may come and go, depending on your activity level. Sitting for long periods may cause leg pain, and it's not uncommon to feel a shooting pain through the leg during certain activities. Sneezing or coughing can also cause leg pain if you have a herniated disk.
- Nerve damage. Symptoms of a damaged or pinched nerve include tingling in a leg or an arm, noticeable weakness in a specific area of the body, and pain. Although it is rare, nerve damage can be so severe that it results in loss of bladder or bowel control. This occurs when the bundle of nerve roots at the end of the spinal cord is compressed.
- Muscle spasms. Muscle spasms can come on suddenly and when you least expect them. They might occur in your spinal area or in the part of the body most affected by the herniated disk. You can tell you are experiencing a muscle spasm if your muscle suddenly contracts, causing pain and discomfort. They can often be treated with applications of heat and ice or muscle relaxers.
- Muscle pain. In this instance, the pain usually occurs at the site most affected by the herniated disk, such as the leg, buttock, or back.
Hire an Experienced Orlando Auto Accident Lawyer
If you've been involved in a motor-vehicle crash in Orlando, it is important that you see a doctor right away. He or she will check your back for any damage, such as a herniated disk, see that you get the treatment you need to heal, and help you get relief from any pain and discomfort you may be feeling. Then, call Auto Justice Attorney for assistance getting the fairest settlement possible.


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NMVC "Lite" Goes Live
Northampton Male Voice Choir (NMVC) has recently diversified by forming a small, predominately a cappella, chorus to perform repertoire which the main choir would not normally sing. With no more than 20 members – selected by NMVC Musical Director, Stephen Bell – NMVC Lite is ideal for performing at smaller venues in which the 80 strong main Northampton Male Voice choir could not be accommodated. Currently The Lite is excitedly gearing up for its very first competitive event, having entered the Milton Keynes Festival of the Arts on 13 March. And the first two concert bookings for The Lite" have already been taken: Saturday 18 April: The Lite will perform at a Rotary Club Charity Concert in the Bede House, Higham Ferrers. Saturday 18 July: The Lite will perform as the special guests of Kettering's "Decibelles" ladies choir at their "Showtime" concert in the United Reform Church, London Road, Kettering. For further information about NMVC Lite and all Lite booking enquiries please contact Stephen Bell on 07749...read more
Another Sell-Out Annual Concert for Male Voice Choir
On 28 September, Northampton Male Voice Choir (NMVC) under its Musical Director, Stephen Bell, together with special guests, Soprano, Emily Haig and the GUS Brass band, presented its 2019 Annual Concert to a capacity audience of 525 at Northampton High School, Hardingstone. The choir's 2018 Annual Concert was also a sell-out, which is testament to its popularity and ability to entertain audiences. After a scintillating first half, which included a brand new selection of songs from the 75 men in the choir, the excited audience was treated to a rousing "Last Night at the Proms" style second half led by Emily Haig, complete with Union Jack flags and hats, red white and blue balloons and enthusiastic audience participation climaxing with a rousing rendition of "Land of Hope and Glory" followed by a lengthy standing ovation from the highly appreciative audience. The Annual Concert ended a busy summer for the choir which included a brief tour to Kent with concerts in Rochester Cathedral, Faversham, Sandwich and an open air concert on Whitstable Harbour where, in the space of an hour, the choir raised nearly £300 for RNLI Whitstable Lifeboat Station. For further details about Northampton Male Voice Choir see www.nmvc.co.uk For Emily Haig see www.emilyhaigsoprano.co.uk For Virtuosi Gus Band see...read more
Northampton Male Voice Choir Honours Long Serving Member
At its AGM on 25 June NMVC's elder statesman, 85 year old Mike Davis, retired from his post on the Executive Committee and was presented with a large, framed photo of the Choir signed by the members in recognition of the magnificent service he has given to the choir. Mike, a Vice President of the Choir, began singing at the tender age of 7 as a chorister in his local church. He joined the former Northampton Men's Own Choir in 1953, aged 19, and when, like many a teenager, his thoughts began to turn to other pursuits the Choir's then Musical Director, George Goode, recognised Mike's great singing talent and persuaded him to remain with the choir. Some 66 years later and Mike is still singing with the choir, which was renamed Northampton Male Voice Choir in 1980. A dedicated member of the First Tenor section, Mike has been a member of the Choir's Executive Committee for 55 years. He was Choir Secretary from 1961 to 1993 and, before the age of computers and word processing, would conscientiously write out all the committee minutes by hand. Through his contacts at Northampton Borough Council, Mike was personally involved when, in 1980, the Choir was granted the privilege of incorporating the Northampton Coat of Arms into its uniform badge. Speaking at the AGM, NMVC Chairman, John Waller, said "Mike Davis is the perfect male voice chorister. He has a great voice and an infectious love of singing. His commitment is one hundred per cent and he is a great role model for all choristers. He enjoys the camaraderie; likes a pint and is a leader in "afterglows" – usually with a broad smile on his face. His contribution to the choir over 66 years as a member and by serving 55 years as a committee member has been immense and will probably never be repeated." NMVC Musical Director, Stephen Bell, added "Mike Davis is solely responsible for asking me to become MD for the choir. It's all his fault! Mike's constant encouragement and support has been invaluable to me during my tenure as Musical Director of NMVC. I would go so far as to say that, without Mike Davis, the catalyst for recruitment campaigns and growth would simply not have happened." Mike, whose favourite song is "What Would I Do Without My Music", said "I'm thrilled and honoured that my involvement with the choir has been acknowledged in this way. It's always been my wish for Northampton to be the home of a great male voice choir. Being a member of this wonderful choir has become a huge part of my life and I will strive to remain a member for as long as I...read more
NMVC retains Challenge Cup at 2019 Northampton Eisteddfod
We are proud to announce that NMVC, under its Musical Director Stephen Bell, has once again retained the Challenge Cup with a 1st place in the Competitive Open Choirs section at the Northampton Eisteddfod on Sunday 19 May where we were up against some very stiff competition indeed from Kettering's Melody Choir and the Junction 14 Ladies A Cappella Chorus from Milton Keynes. For many of the large intake of new NMVC members since last year's Eisteddfod this was their first taste of competitive singing and they rose superbly to the occasion enabling NMVC to continue its run of success at this event. In his summing up of NMVC's performance the Adjudicator made commented: "This is a fine choir which sings with great discipline" (MJB May...read more
NMVC Welcomes German Visitors
Two years after its highly successful tour to the Marburg* area of Germany at the invitation of the Liederkranz-Germania Choir from Ober-Erlenbach, NMVC will be playing host to a party of seventy German men and women singers from Ober-Erlenbach and Marburg during their visit to Northampton in June. The great friendship between NMVC and the German choirs began in 2015 during NMVC's tour to Exeter when they stayed in the same hotel as the Liederkranz-Germania Choir and shared some impromptu, late night "concerts" in the hotel bar. In 2017 the Liederkranz-Germania choir celebrated its 175th anniversary and invited NMVC to visit them in Germany and join them in their anniversary celebrations. After arriving in the UK the previous day, the German tourists will meet the Mayor of Northampton on Friday 21 June before going on to visit several sites in the area. That evening the German choir(s) will join forces with NMVC to perform at a joint concert in St Giles Church, Northampton starting at 7pm. Tickets for the joint concert on 21 June are £8 and will be available from NMVC Concert Secretary, David Walsh Tel: 01604 831455 – email: firstname.lastname@example.com. On Saturday the tourists will spend the day in Oxford and in the evening they are scheduled to attend a performance of the Berlioz Requiem performed by Northampton Bach Choir and Orchestra da Camera in St Matthews Church, Kingsley, Northampton. On Sunday NMVC will be hosting a private function to bid farewell to its German friends who will be returning home the next day. *The Town of Marburg is twinned with...read more
Male Voice Choir Sings for Hope
On Saturday 16 March Northampton Male Voice Choir (NMVC) under its Musical Director, Stephen Bell, teamed up with Britain's Got Talent finalist, Soprano Faryl Smith to perform at All Saints Church, Northampton before a large and highly appreciative audience, including the Mayor of Northampton, Cllr Tony Ansell and the Mayors of several other Northamptonshire towns. The Concert was held in aid of the Northampton Hope Centre which helps the homeless, poor and vulnerable in our community. The Hope Centre is Councillor Ansell's nominated charity and he was delighted that the concert raised over £2000 for such a deserving cause. Faryl Smith, who is currently studying at The Guildhall School of Music, performed a spellbinding programme of songs and joined forces with NMVC in singing "The Rose", "You'll Never Walk Alone", and "An American Trilogy". This was NMVC's first concert in what looks like being another very busy year for the choir in which it will be continuing to expand its already extensive repertoire and further improve its very high standards. The programme showcased three newly learned songs "Danny Boy", "My Heart Will Go On" and "Music of the Night". Three more new songs are soon to be added, with more in the pipeline. NMVC "Lite", a smaller, mainly A Capella chorus of NMVC choristers, performed "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" from The Lion King and two barbershop songs, "We Were Gathering up the Roses" and "My Evaline". NMVC's next concert will be at The Holy Cross Church, Pattishall, Northants, on Saturday 27 April starting at 7:30pm. For further details about Northampton Male Voice Choir and its full concert programme please check out the NMVC website on https://www.nmvc.co.uk/concerts/ Information about Faryl Smith may be found at...read more
New Recruits have an Amazing Musical Year with Northampton Male Voice Choir
Choristers recruited during 2018 reflect on their journey with the choir so far. Little did we know that, as the bells rang in New Year 2018, Northampton Male Voice Choir (NMVC) was primed and ready to launch a major recruitment campaign that would challenge Northamptonshire's men to learn to sing and, by doing so, raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. In February over 70 men turned out to an open event held over two evenings at Franklins Gardens – home of Northampton Saints RFC (where the offer of a free pint was certainly an incentive to attend.) NMVC's charismatic Musical Director, Stephen Bell fired up our interest and then threw down a challenge for us to learn to sing two songs and then perform them at a concert in aid of Prostate Cancer UK. Over sixty of us took up that challenge and the charity Concert held at the Spinney Hill Theatre on 14 April, in front of a sell-out audience of 600, was a tremendous success – raising a magnificent £15,000 for Prostate Cancer UK. Immediately after the performance, while we were still backstage and positively buzzing from the experience, Stephen asked us if we would like to take part in further training with a view to joining NMVC. For many of us the answer was a resounding "Yes, please"! In September thirty-five of us finally completed our further training and were extremely proud to be formally welcomed as members of NMVC. Our joining made NMVC one of the biggest male choirs in the country. Thanks to NMVC and its Musical Director, Stephen Bell, 2018 was a truly amazing year for us all and one in which we found (and in some cases rekindled) a real love of choral singing. Beyond our wildest dreams it saw us singing in a wide variety of concerts and venues, including sell-out events at Northampton's Cripps, Spinney Hill and Derngate Theatres and, to round the whole year off, at Franklin's Gardens on 28 December in front of 15000 Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs fans. As new recruits we have now firmly established ourselves in the Choir bringing the total of Chorister's to 90 and helping the NMVC raise £25,000 in 2018 for charities and good causes. Some of the personal feedback received from recruits: "Early in 2018 I started a journey of learning to sing having never sung publicly before. Over the past months I have sung in front of 600 people, a full house, at the Derngate and at Franklins Garden in front of 15,000. What a fantastic journey and experience! I can't wait to perform in the Concerts planned in 2019." "I decided to attend NMVC's Charity Challenge as I had never sung before and I was curious to find out if I was actually able to sing, as well as challenging myself to do something completely out of my comfort zone. On a more personal note, the opportunity to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK resonated with me, having lost my father to cancer in 2017. Although initially daunting, the whole experience was fantastic and the thrill of the singing at the Charity Concert in April at the Spinney Hill Theatre is something that will stay with me." "I was...read more
Heroes for Peace
Northampton Male Voice Choir (NMVC) is proud and honoured to have been invited to take part in Heroes for Peace, a concert taking place at the Derngate Theatre, Northampton on Sunday 11 November 2018 in commemoration and celebration of the heroes of Northamptonshire during the First World War on the 100th anniversary of the Armistice. NMVC, under its MD Stephen Bell, will be accompanying stories of Northamptonshire heroes Edgar Mobbs, Walter Tull, The Anglian Regiment and local people. This will be followed by a performance of The Armed Man sung by the Northampton Bach Choir and the Daventry Choral Society. The concert will feature: Graham McKechnie (BBC Radio Northampton), John Griff (BBC Radio Northampton), Dr Helen Stringer (Northampton High School For Girls) and David Laing...read more
Sell Out Annual Concert
On 20 October, Northampton Male Voice Choir (NMVC) under its Musical Director, Stephen Bell, performed to a capacity audience of 400 at The Cripps Theatre, Northampton School for Boys. The men were superbly supported by their special guests, the award winning ladies a cappella chorus "Junction 14" from Milton Keynes, who performed a brilliantly contrasting selection of songs from their repertoire. The concert ended with an impromptu finale with both choirs taking to the stage to give a rousing performance of "When the Saints Go Marching In" with enthusiastic audience participation. Having significantly increased its numbers by 35 men following a major recruitment initiative earlier in the year, this concert represents something of a musical watershed for NMVC which, at over 80 strong, is now one of the largest male voice choirs in the country and is entering a significant period of development in which it will expand its repertoire and further improve its very high...read more
Fabulous Tour to Lincoln – September 2018
40 men from the Northampton Male Voice Choir (NMVC) with Musical Director, Stephen Bell and Piano Accompanist, Andrew Poole plus wives, partners and friends have just returned from a brief tour in which the choir performed in St Mary's Church, Horncastle; the Chapter House of Lincoln Cathedral; St Nicholas Church, Lincoln (with members of the Lincoln Orpheus Male Voice Choir) and Southwell Minster. Musical Director, Stephen Bell, was delighted with the choir's performances, which reached new heights of musicality receiving standing ovations from the audiences in the Lincoln Cathedral Chapter House (see photo) and the Parish Church of St Nicholas, Newport, Lincoln. The 40 men travelling on tour comprised just under half of the current full complement of NMVC singers and represented the choir superbly. NMVC is now looking forward to a busy schedule of autumn engagements including a joint concert with the touring Australian Welsh Male Choir on 9 October in the United Reform Church, Abington Road, Northampton and its Annual Concert on 20 October in The Cripps Theatre, Northampton School for Boys with guests, Junction14 Ladies A Capella Chorus from Milton Keynes. NMVC is, literally, going from strength to strength and, by its Annual Concert on 20 October, will have fully integrated 35 newly recruited members and will be boasting a complement of over 80...read more


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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Local community activists want to make sure protests in Los Angeles are not violent if a grand jury does not indict the officer accused of fatally shooting Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo.
The grand jury has been meeting since Aug. 20. Some business owners in Ferguson are boarding up their windows in the event of riots.
Officer Darren Wilson could be charged with murder, or the lesser charge of manslaughter. There are 12 members on the grand jury. It takes nine to vote yes in order to return an indictment. A decision is expected sometime this month.
Cities across the country anticipate protests and marches if Wilson is not indicted. Activists in Los Angeles want to make sure demonstrations are peaceful. Earl Ofari Hutchinson says the so-called Michael Brown Justice and Peace Monitors will be out in force.
"Not just with the protests, but making sure the protests are channeled in the most constructive, productive way to send the right message not only to the city, not only to Ferguson, but the nation too," said Hutchinson.
Brown was unarmed when he was shot and killed by Wilson on Aug. 9. Police said Brown was the aggressor, but witnesses have disputed that claim.
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Virtual reality app can help drivers understand ADAS and the Question, 'My Car Does What?'
A new survey from the National Safety Council found that 39% of drivers with new safety technologies in their vehicles say sometimes their vehicles act in ways that scare or surprise them. To help educate drivers and understand new vehicle safety technologies, the council and the University of Iowa have developed the first-of-its-kind virtual-reality mobile-phone app called CarTech VR360, which gives drivers a 360-degree tour of some of the safety systems so drivers have a better understanding how the technologies work.
The virtual-reality app is part of the MyCarDoesWhat initiative, which the National Safety Council and the University of Iowa launched in 2015 to explain new vehicle technologies.
"This might be one of the few cell-phone apps that help people be safer drivers," said Deborah A.P. Hersman, President and CEO of the National Safety Council. "Virtual reality is more engaging than any owner's manual; we hope that people use the technology to discover all of the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) their vehicles have to offer."
"MyCarDoesWhat has endeavored to address all drivers—virtual reality is a novel medium sure to excite a new generation of road users," said Daniel McGehee, the principal investigator of the MyCarDoesWhat project and a professor in the University of Iowa's college of engineering and Director of the National Advanced Driving Simulator.
Fatal car crashes are on the rise, claiming as many as 40,000 lives in 2016, according to National Safety Council preliminary estimates. Technology can help prevent crashes; however, drivers must understand these features and how they work in order to use them to their full potential.
The CarTech VR360 app—designed for both Apple iOS and Google Android operating systems—is free to download and explains six features:
Automatic emergency braking
Blind spot monitoring
Back-up camera
Lane departure warning
Adaptive cruise control
Drowsiness alert
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