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65 CIO/CTO Appointments & 42 Open Roles Featured
Written by	Dora Vell
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Welcome to the 52nd Edition of the Vell Leadership Update for the 31 days ending January15, 2018.
We've seen a lot of shake-ups, as 65 new technology leaders have stepped up, including new CTOs, CIOs, tech & ops execs and CISOs.
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Total Tech Exec Roles Open: 42
New Tech Exec Appointments: 65
- Gender Diversity: 8 women or 12%, 57 men
Geographic Distribution of Open Roles Vs. New Tech Appointments
New Tech Function Openings: 7 – Zhongyuan Bank (China), Allegiant Travel Company (NV), Splunk (CA), Energy Development Corporation (Philippines), Roxas Holdings (Philippines), TMAC Resources (Ontario), SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (AK).
Sources of Appointments: 49 were External appointments, and 16 were internal promotions.
Internal Sources Include: SVP or VP, Technology, VP-Business Transformation, VP-R&D, Founder, Director or Senior Director of IT, etc.
Diversity: 12% of the appointments are women tech execs.
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Tech Function Exec Open Roles
- as of January 16, 2018
The United States & Canada
CVS Health, Rhode Island, December 2017 - CVS Health CIO Stephen Gold left the company to pursue professional opportunities outside CVS Health.
Nordstrom, Washington, January 2017 - Nordstrom plans to hire a new CTO by the end of the year, who will be responsible for all aspects of technology, after the CIO and CTO both left early this year.
The AES Corporation, Virginia, June 2017 - SVP & CIO Elizabeth Hackenson departed from the company. No announcements on new CIO yet.
The Western Union Company, Colorado, November 2017 - J. David Thompson, EVP, Global Operations and Technology, CTO, of The Western Union Company resigns to pursue other business opportunities. Sheri Rhodes, CTO, Global Payments and Digital, will serve as Acting CTO until the Company names a permanent successor.
Deloitte, Illinois, December 2016 - Deloitte is looking for a CISO reporting to the CIO.
Avaya, Texas, November 2017 - Avaya is looking for a CISO is responsible for identifying, evaluating and reporting IT, and cybersecurity risk to Avaya and Avaya related information assets, while supporting and advancing business objectives.
Rent-A-Center, Texas, November 2017 - Angela Yochem plans to step down as CIO of Rent-A-Center at the end of the year, taking the newly created role of chief digital officer at Novant Health in January. Rent-A-Center is seeking a successor for the CIO post.
Equifax, Georgia, September 2017 - CIO David Webb and Chief Security Officer Susan Mauldin are leaving after the data breach. Mark Rohrwasser has been appointed interim CIO and Russ Ayres has been appointed interim Chief Security Officer.
Teradata, California, November 2017 - Teradata is seeking a VP, Global Cyber Security (CISO), who will lead the Company's Cyber Security Team to coordinate business outcomes and strategic value capture.
E*TRADE, New York, September 2017 - Michael Foley, EVP and Chief Technology and Operations Officer, is leaving E*TRADE to pursue other opportunities.
Twitter, California, December 2016 - Twitter's CTO Adam Messinger left. *no replacement announced. It is unclear the company is looking for a CTO.
Allegiant Travel Company, Nevada, December 2017 - Allegiant Travel Company announced that Scott Allard has resigned his position as EVP and CIO. Robert Wilson, SVP, information systems, will act as interim CIO until a successor is selected.
Splunk, California, January 2018 - Richard Campione, the company's Chief Product Officer, entered into a Transition Plan and Release Agreement pursuant to which Mr. Campione's employment with the company will terminate on January 31, 2018.
The Buckle, Nebraska, November 2015 - The Buckle is seeking a CIO to direct, plan, and manage the company's Information Systems.
Shutterstock, New York, July 2017 - David Giambruno, the Company's CIO, will be leaving the Company.
Global Eagle Entertainment, California, November 2016 - Global Eagle Entertainment and Aditya Chatterjee, the company's CTO, have entered into a Separation and Release Agreement.
Inovalon, Maryland, April 2017 - Joseph R. Rostock's employment as the Inovalon Holdings's CTO ended.
Paycom Software, Oklahoma, November 2017 - William X. Kerber III, Paycom's CIO, departs. Two of Paycom's senior technology leaders, Brad Smith and Shane Hadlock, will work together to assume Kerber's responsibilities until his successor is named.
StarTek, Colorado, October 2015 - Kamalesh Dwivedi, the company's CIO, left the company.
Mastech Digital, Pennsylvania, March 2016 - Denis D. Deet ceased to be VP of Technology and CIO of Mastech.
Neos Therapeutics, Texas, June 2017 - Juergen A. Martens, the Chief Technology and Operations Officer of Neos Therapeutics, will be resigning from his position.
Cartesian, Kansas, June 2016 - Cartesian announced the termination of employment to Jim Baker, the Company's CTO and CIO and a named executive officer.
Support.com, California, September 2017 - Chris Koverman, VP, Product and Engineering of Support.com announced his resignation.
Inpixon, California, September 2017 - Inpixon announced resignation of Craig Harper as CTO.
Everspin Technologies, Arizona, October 2017 - Jon Slaughter, Ph.D, VP, Technology Research and Development, informed that he will be leaving the Everspin.
TMAC Resources, Ontario, Canada, January 2018 - Gordon Morrison is retiring as President and CTO, and will immediately transition to the part time role of Executive Advisor effective January 1, 2018.
Diadexus, California, March 2016 - Dr. Emilia Zychlinksy, EVP and Chief Technical Officer, resigned.
United States Department of Defense, Washington, D.C., January 2017 - Terry Halvorsen, who as the Pentagon's CIO, retired. Current principal deputy CIO, John Zangardi, is expected to step in as acting CIO.
NASA, Washington D.C., May 2017 - Michael Witt, who joined NASA in February, will become acting senior agency information security officer, replacing Jeanette Hanna-Ruiz.
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma, June 2017 - Oklahoma Eddie Huebsch has been named interim CIO at the University of Oklahoma. Huebsch has served OU IT for more than 16 years in a variety of leadership roles, most recently as associate VP of technology advancement.
Dallas Independent School District, Texas, June 2017 - CTO Bob Moore left in June. The role is vacant.
University of California, California - University of California, San Diego, is looking for a CTO and Director of Enterprise Computing who will lead the Office of Engineering Computing (OEC), a comprehensive IT organization providing administrative and academic IT services both to the School and other campus units.
Huawei Technologies, Massachusetts - Huawei Technologies is seeking a CTO - Enterprise Storage, for Massachusetts location to lead the development of the storage strategy and roadmap; ensure its integration with the enterprises strategic planning and process, as well as the resulting business strategy and plans.
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, Alaska, Deceber 2017 - SEARHC is seeking a new CIO that will create a best in class, IT division.
Liberty Global plc, United Kingdom - Balan Nair, currently Chief Technology & Innovation Officer for Liberty Global, will assume the position of President and CEO of its Latin American and Caribbean operation once the split-off from Liberty Global occurs, which is expected around the end of the year. Mr. Nair will remain in his current position with Liberty Global until the split-off is completed, and a search is already underway for his successor.
Tata Motors, India, September 2017 - CTO Tim Leverton has resigned and will continue in the position until 31 October, and his successor will be announced in due course.
First Philippine Holdings Corporation and First Gen Corporation, Philippines - Charlie R. Valerio, VP and CIO of the Corporation, resigned effective September 30, 2017, to pursue other interests.
Zhongyuan Bank, China, December 2017 - Zhang Bin has resigned as an executive director, the VP, the CIO due to adjustment of his work arrangement.
Cheetah Mobile, China, December 2017 - The company announced that Mr. Charles Fan will resign as CTO of the Company for personal reasons.
Energy Development Corporation, Philippines, December 2017 - Energy Development Corporation announced retirement of Mr. Erudito S. Recio, Assistant VP, Corporate Information Officer, and Head of Investor Relations. Mr. Ryan Z. Velasco is designated as Mr. Recio's replacement in an acting capacity.
Roxas Holdings, Philippines, January 2018 - Roxas Holdings announced the resignation of Earl Eric Nestor H. Ferrer as VP of Information and Communication Technology.
Oceanus Group, Singapore - Tan Kim Chuan Matthew stepped down as Chief Risk Officer and CTO of the company.
TOTVS S.A., Brazil - TOTVS approved the resignation tendered by the CTO, Mr. André Bretas Nunes de Lima.
Tech Function Execs Appointed
- 31 days ended January 16, 2018
Wal-Mart Stores, Arkansas - Kerry Kilker, SVP and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), is retiring from Walmart. Assistant Global CISO Jerry Geisler will be promoted to SVP and Chief Information Security Officer.
Lowe's Companies, North Carolina - Lowe's Companies named Vikram Singh as SVP, chief digital officer. Singh joins Lowe's most recently from Amazon.
Macy's, Ohio - Macy's appointed Jill Ramsey as chief product and digital revenue officer. Most recently, she was Vice President, GM of Vertical Businesses at eBay.
CenturyLink, Louisiana - Shaun Andrews is CenturyLink's EVP, product management. Andrews was previously the SVP, IP and real-time communications for Level 3.
Taco Bell Corp., California - Taco Bell has named Elizabeth Baicy, VP, Digital and Future Works. Baicy joins Taco Bell from Amazon.
Taco Bell has named Jon Kosoff, VP, E-commerce and Performance Marketing. Kosoff joins Taco Bell from Hot Topic.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Ontario, Canada - Director of technology Esan Peters named as CIO and Managing Director Technology & Operations.
L3 Technologies, New York - L3 Technologies announced that retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Patrick J. O'Reilly has been appointed as corporate VP of Engineering. Former Director of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.
L3 Technologies announced that Sean J. Stackley has been appointed as corporate VP, Strategic Advanced Programs and Technology. Mr. Stackley served as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) from 2008 to 2017.
W. W. Grainger, Illinois - Mark Lohman promoted to CISO at Grainger. Joined Grainger in 2014 as senior director of information security and business continuity.
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Florida - Royal Caribbean Cruises has named Martha Poulter as SVP and CIO. Poulter joins RCL after spending the last 13 years of her career as CIO for Starwood Hotels and Resorts and GE Capital.
Realogy Holdings, New Jersey - Realogy Holdings named Dave Gordon as EVP, CTO. Most recently, Gordon served for the past three years as U.S. Chief Technology & Operations Officer at BMO Financial Group.
S&P Global, New York - S&P Global CIO Krishna Nathan is leaving the company following a broad reorganization. Swamy Kocherlakota, the company's head of global infrastructure and enterprise transformation, is now CIO.
WestJet Airlines, Alberta, Canada - WestJet named Stuart McDonald as VP and CTO. Stuart most recently served as VP, Strategic Initiatives, and VP, Employee Enablement at TD Bank.
Avaya, California - Avaya appointed Greg Pelton to VP, technology strategy. Pelton returns to Avaya after previously serving as CTO for the government solutions arm of the company from 2011 to 2014. He was most recently CTO and VP, infrastructure engineering, for Polycom.
Avaya appointed Mercer Rowe as SVP and general manager of Avaya Cloud, a newly formed organization with a singular focus on driving cloud products and services for Avaya. Rowe joins Avaya from IBM, where he served as VP of strategic partners for the company's cloud and Watson platforms.
Brinker International, Texas - Brinker International named Wade Allen as SVP and chief digital officer. Allen joined the Brinker family in 2014 as VP of Digital Guest Experience.
Akamai Technologies, Massachusetts - Akamai Technologies appointed Fari Ebrahimi as SVP and CIO. Ebrahimi most recently served as SVP and Global CIO of Avaya.
Cengage Learning Holdings, Massachusetts - Fernando Bleichmar has been appointed Chief Product Officer. In his previous role as Chief Strategy Officer, he led efforts to expand student choices and new revenue streams.
j2 Global, California - Joey Fortuna has been named CTO of j2 Global. Joey Fortuna joined Ziff Davis in 2011 as its Chief Technology Officer and subsequently joined j2 in 2012 following its acquisition of Ziff Davis.
Infinera Corporation, California - Glenn Laxdal joins Infinera as SVP of product management. Previously, Mr. Laxdal was head of Ericsson North America's network products business and also served as CTO and head of strategy for Ericsson North America.
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Texas - Fiesta Restaurant Group has promoted Ryan Nowlin to the newly created position of CIO. Nowlin was VP of information technology since September 2012.
Bluegreen Vacations Corporation, Florida - Bluegreen Vacations Corporation promoted Chanse Rivera CIO to EVP, CIO.
Cision, Illinois - Cision has hired Pritham Shetty as CTO. Pritham most recently served as SVP of product and technology at GuideSpark.
Axon Enterprise, Arizona - Axon promoted Jenner Holden to Chief Information Security Officer. Previously SVP of Information Security.
Rocket Software, Massachusetts - Rocket Software introduced Anjali Arora as SVP and Chief Product Officer, where she is responsible for driving the Rocket product strategy and R&D organization. Prior to Rocket, she spent three years as Global VP of Software Engineering for Oracle's Health Sciences Global Business Unit.
Salem Media Group, California - Salem Media Group announced effective immediately Salem has appointed Jamie Cohen to the position of VP Local Digital, responsible for driving local digital revenue growth. Jamie joins Salem from USAToday Network, where he oversaw Digital sales and development efforts in a number of regions.
Home Capital Group, Ontario, Canada - Home Capital Group named Victor DiRisio as CIO. DiRisio brings over 15 years of experience in C-level Information Technology and Supply Chain roles in large national retail, wholesale and distribution, and manufacturing organizations.
Telcordia Technologies, New Jersey - iconectiv has named veteran software, services and communications industry executive Alex Berry as the EVP of its Information Solutions Business Unit. Prior to iconectiv, Berry served as Chief Operating Officer and President of North America for Back Office Associates.
Cedar Electronics Holdings, Ohio - Cedar Electronics named Manuel Jaime as CTO. Jaime most recently served as Co-Founder and CEO of ClipCast Technologies.
Code42 Software, Minnesota - Code42 announced that Jeremy Bauer has joined the company as its CIO. Bauer has served as a CIO, chief security officer and VP in charge of corporate IT and data center operations for companies, including Castlight Health, Digital River and SuccessFactors.
Juno Therapeutics, Washington - Juno Therapeutics appointed Cindy Elkins as CIO. Ms. Elkins served most recently as VP, IT for the Americas at Genentech.
Netrix, Illinois - Netrix announced Dean Pipes, formerly of Zurich Insurance, has joined the Netrix team as the Chief Innovation Architect. Prior to joining Netrix, Pipes led the entire technology work stream for the Zurich North American headquarters, and most recently Zurich's global buildout team.
Baylin Technologies, Ontario, Canada - Baylin Technologies appointed Dr. Simon Yang as VP of Embedded Solutions Engineering and General Manager of the Galtronics R&D Centre of Excellence in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Yang comes to Baylin from Airgain where he created and directed the technology strategy from initial R&D to final production and manufacturing.
Altamira Technologies, Virginia - Altamira Technologies Corporation announced appointment of Dr. Rod Fontecilla as CTO. Most recently, Rod was a VP at Unisys where he built and led their global data analytics practice.
Merlin International, Colorado - Merlin International announced that Tejinder Luthra has joined the company as VP of Engineering. Tejinder joins Merlin after spending the last 7 years at IBM, most recently as Global Technical Executive for Cloud Analytics.
Sevatec, Virginia - Vikas Sharma has been appointed as Sevatec's Chief Solutions Architect for Cloud Services. Sharma brings more than twenty years of experience in enterprise and cloud transformation for federal entities such as Department of Homeland Security Headquarters (DHS HQ), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), etc.
Cylance, California - Cylance® announced the promotion of Rahul Kashyap to Global CTO. Prior to joining Cylance, Rahul was executive vice president of products at Bromium.
AGS, South Carolina - AGS named Richard LaBrocca as VP of Jurisdictional Engineering & Product Quality Assurance. LaBrocca joined the company after a 19-year career with Gaming Laboratories International, where he most recently served as Senior Director of Engineering.
Sparta Systems, New Jersey - Sparta Systems announced that Stephen McCarthy has been appointed to the newly created role of VP of digital innovation. Mr. McCarthy has held several high-profile positions within Johnson & Johnson (J&J), the most recent of which was as VP of quality systems shared services for the company's pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer segments.
Innovative Food Holdings, Florida - Michael Fabrico has joined the company as CIO. Mike was the CIO at Haddon House Food Products from Jan. 2015 and through their acquisition by United Natural Foods in 2016.
Joyent, California - Joyent appointed Scott King as its VP of Cloud Data Centers. King comes to Joyent after spending five years at VMware, most recently as Senior Director of Global Data Center Strategy and Operations.
Pareteum Corporation, New York - Pareteum Corporation announced that it has appointed E-Commerce and Network Security executive Ali Davachi as the company's CTO and COO.
33Across, New York - 33Across reported the promotion of former CRO Paul Bell to general manager, Global Data Solutions.
EBSCO Industries, Alabama - EBSCO Industries announced that Ryan Loy is joining the company as CIO. Loy comes to EBSCO from ADTRAN where he was CIO.
Kent State University, Ohio - John M. Rathje, associate vice chancellor and CIO at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is coming to Kent State University after a national search.
Polycom, California - Polycom announced that Donald A. Williams, former Prysm Engineering Leader, has been named EVP of Worldwide Engineering.
Optiv Security, Colorado - Optiv Security named Stu Solomon, EVP of security solutions and operations as chief technology and strategy officer (CTSO).
Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, California - Genesys appointed Dr. Peter Graf as chief product officer (CPO), a new position for the company. Graf joins Genesys from Sungevity.
National Association of REALTORS, Illinois - SVP, Strategic Investments Mark Birschbach will lead a new Strategic Business Innovation & Technology group as SVP.
Harris Insights & Analytics, New York - Merrill Raman will be CIO. Merrill joins Harris from The Hayat Group.
WTWH Media, Ohio - WTWH Media named Dan Kara, technology business analyst and integrated media veteran, has joined WTWH as VP, Robotics and Intelligent Systems. Previously, Kara was Research Director, Robotics at ABI Research and Chief Research Officer for Myria RAS.
Cardlytics, Georgia - Cardlytics announced that Sathish Gaddipati has been named CTO. Formerly SVP and Head of Technology at Cardlytics.
Strava, California - Strava named Stephanie Hannon as Chief Product Officer. Hannon, an ex-Googler who served as CTO on the Hillary for America campaign, joins Strava to lead the next chapter of the company's product and platform expansion.
Payrailz, Connecticut - Payrailz announced introduction of Orlando Santos as its VP of product. Santos joins Payrailz from Webster Bank's Treasury and Payment Solutions group where he managed the bank's ACH, electronic bill presentment and payment and mobile banking solutions.
Centra Tech, Florida - Centra Tech hires Enrique Perez as CISO. Perez spent the last 15 years with VISA, mostly recently as the senior information security and compliance officer for Global Service Operations.
ARCADIS NV, Netherlands - Arcadis appointed Justin Wright as CIO for its North and Latin America regions. Wright joined Arcadis in 2007 and brings 20 years of professional experience in the design, consulting, real estate, and aviation industries.
SSM Holding AB, Sweden - SSM Holding AB (publ) has recruited Jan Michelson for the new position of CIO. Jan most recently was head of IT at Vårdförbundet (the Swedish Association of Health Professionals) and head of IT infrastructure and information security at Almi Företagspartner.
Softonic International, Spain - Softonic appointed Joan Miquel Espada, technical management specialist, as its new VP of Technology.
Motor Fuel Group, United Kingdom - Motor Fuel Group has appointed Paresh Patel as its new IT director. Prior to this appointment, Patel worked for HTEC Ltd. as director of forecourt sales.
Tabcorp Holdings, Australia - Tabcorp Holdings named Mandy Ross as CIO. Former CIO of Tatts Group.
Tuniu Corporation, China - Tuniu Corporation promoted Shihong Chen from VP to CTO. Chen joined Tuniu in 2011 and was previously the head of the transportation business unit.
OFX Group, Australia - OFX Group Limited appointed Ms. Wendy Glasgow as CTO of OFX. Glasgow joins OFX from Google where she led the Asia Pacific (APAC) Advanced Data Solutions team.
UNBXD Software, India - Unbxd welcomed Jayanth Vijayaraghavan as SVP of Engineering and Ravi Maira as SVP of Product. Jayanth comes to Unbxd from Instart Logic.
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Houston Music and Fashion Gets a Welcomed Burst of SEROTONIN
Jesse Sendejas Jr. December 13, 2022 4:00AM
SEROTONIN Photo by notokphotos, courtesy of SEROTONIN
The mistake we make about visionary artists is believing the way we view them makes them visionary. Houston artist SEROTONIN is a good reminder that how artists see themselves and the community around them is what truly sparks imagination and insightfulness. The 24-year-old musician and apparel designer has mined his own mind and leaned into a community of fellow creatives to do some visionary things.
Born and raised in Houston, SEROTONIN said he was about 9 years old when he first got interested in music. His mother, Samantha, was a member of the choir at St. John's Downtown, the home church of members of Destiny's Child. He said being around Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé made an early impact, but not as great as the one made by his mother. He said his own budding career as a hip hop artist is an extension of her dream.
"My mother was actually an aspiring singer and I would always be with her whenever she was producing her music and she was in the studios," he said. "After a while, she got a little bit sick and she wasn't able to do those things and I saw how it kind of put a damper on her. Once I got to understand the development of music and how the process really works, I was like, you know, I want to try to live out my mom's dream and try to pursue the things, with her health and her mental health, she couldn't follow up with. That was what really inspired me and sparked me to even really pick up making music. My mom was really interested in this, she's putting her soul and her passion into it — let me grow a connection with it as well so I can communicate to her through this."
He said he was a junior in high school when he started recording music with friends, using software like Logic and going to shows at Warehouse Live and White Oak Music Hall to see performers do what he aspired to do.
"There was a real big gap of the how-to," he admitted. "We thought it was super extreme to put that together and as we got older, you know, we see the equipment that's being sold at Guitar Center. We see the speakers, we see the mixing board, we see everything that we would need to actually present ourselves. So, I started investing."
SEROTONIN said he and a group of friends pooled their money to buy equipment and do D.I.Y. shows. If someone's mom was out of town, they'd play a show in that family's garage and he said "it went from a way to just hang out to, wait, no, this music is actually really good, this is worth paying attention to." He said that "over time it just evolved with trying to give the customer, the consumer, the audience a way better experience than the last time."
It's still a music ethos SEROTONIN is comfortable in, that do-it-yourself space that suits many Houston artists like him quite well. To showcase music he's prolifically created on collections like 2019's Player's Reunion, 2020's Fucking Puke, and last year's POSSUM SOUP to name but a few, he's performed in punk and alternative spaces. He said his favorite venue is the venerable Super Happy Fun Land, where he had his first official venue show.
"I love them because what they allow to come through those spaces and be shared is like, dude, you can go there and say anything, you can go there and play anything. That's what made me start to wonder, okay, if we have these spaces where we can actually do what we want, let's see how far we can go with it. So, I tried to make it a mission to incorporate different sounds. If I threw a show, it would be a punk show with a DJ and a rapper just to show people, okay, we're on different spectrums but it's a parallel. When they see how it works, when they see – 'Wait, this is cool over here,' — it makes that community just radiate."
The artist's newest album, due at the top of 2023, has the working title D.I.Y. Do It Yourself. He's begun to release videos for tracks from the album, including "River," his most recent visuals release, and "F*ck a Job," his debut video. That video was shot and directed by local photographer and videographer Derek Rathbun and features cameos from many of SEROTONIN's friends, exciting young Houston artists like Ishgenius from No Empathy Records, Salvia Salvere and members of the punk band BOZOS.
"I was working at Texas Art Supply and I was like, you know, let me pursue my passion full time. So I wrote the narrative of how I was feeling in that song and I was like, man, I really want to use this song as an opportunity to kind of showcase or time stamp what's going on here in Houston," he said. "I stay right here in EaDo, right by East End Barber, and I was going to Kroger on the bus one day. I was walking in and I saw Jeffer (Thomason) from House of J walking out. I was like, 'Oh my God, I eat their pizzas! Wow, this is where they get their ingredients! My neighborhood grocery store is my venue's grocery store!" And then, Super Happy's right down the street, so I was like, oh yeah, this Kroger on Polk, this is the focal point, this is the meeting ground for all the community.
"I hit up Derek and I was like yo, me and the guys really would like to show the story of this song and we have the perfect spot. He did the treatment very fast, I'm talking about two or three days. He got us a great treatment together. This is the ironic part, the shooting day that we filmed was on Labor Day. That wasn't even planned, even with the whole theme of the song.
"It was fun man, and that was my very first, official, debut professional video," he continued. "I'm forever indebted and grateful to Derek and the team because No Empathy and all these guys, they work very, very hard, man. Behind the scenes they work very, very hard."
SEROTONIN can appreciate hard work as someone who's grinding in more than one creative medium. In 2016 he started Univerdge Clothing, a streetwear brand that, like his music, aims to deliver a message.
"I had a very different approach when I first started. I would get a lot of stuff mass produced and I was wondering, you know, I'm getting all this product and I can create my website, I can sell it in person, but I'm still sitting on a lot of it," he said. "When times get hard I have to go to the drawing board and make adjustments, so I was like, okay, I want every piece to be special. At the time I was only doing screen print and then when I did do my mass production it would be like those small two-by-three embroidery patches. I was like, I wanna give my customers more, I really, really want to show them how I feel. Luckily, my girlfriend and my grandmother taught me how to sew and use hand embroidery."
By chemical design: SEROTONIN said psychedelics have enhanced his life and influenced his art
Photo by Ben White, courtesy of SEROTONIN
That allowed him to pivot to couture pieces instead of full-sized runs. He said he'd shop area thrift stores and boutiques to find pieces to adorn with messages and statements.
"I would go collect these hand knits and these hoodies and these exotic tie-dye tees and I would just put this messaging on them like 'Eat the Rich,' 'Let's Slay Demons,' – you know, like playing off of the psychedelic standpoint but still trying to put some inspiration in there or some punk positivity, you know? I want to let the consumer know it's okay to be cool and dress cool, but at the end of the day have some substance with it."
Univerdge, he said, "means merge with the universe. It's inspired by psychedelics a lot because that's where the journey of finding out who I was and understanding the world, that's where it started for me. I try to, in subtlety, pay homage to it for what it's done for my life in making these garments. If a person actually wants to discuss it or ask questions about it I can let them know my perspective or things that I've experienced. You know, just be a vessel for the universe."
Like a visionary, SEROTONIN is able to spread his message in multiple ways, on record, in film and especially at shows where he performs live and operates as a vendor. He said Univerdge will next represent at the Don't Mess With Texas '22 Toy Drive on December 17 at The End.
SEROTONIN has burst onto the Houston arts scene as a way to honor his mom and his own truths through psychedelic exploration. Most of all, he said, he's working to build his own place in one of his favorite places.
"I'm going to just buckle down, focus on the album and keep giving the people the products for right now," he said. "I have a real huge love for this Houston community. I think it's going in an amazing direction. I'm happy to see things the way they are."
Jesse's been writing for the Houston Press since 2013. His work has appeared elsewhere, notably on the desk of the English teacher of his high school girlfriend, Tish. The teacher recognized Jesse's writing and gave Tish a failing grade for the essay. Tish and Jesse celebrated their 33rd anniversary as a couple in October.
Contact: Jesse Sendejas Jr.
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During Pamela's sophomore year, she took an AP Computer Science class and the AP test. She thought the coding she did was fun, so she took Data Structures her junior year. One of the projects she created in Data Structures was an email scanner, which could check downloaded emails for secret messages. She also created a program that could process credit card numbers and reveal the type of credit card. Additionally, she made a program that would output the shortest and longest routes of going to all her classes, as well as a maze generator. All of these projects were done in java, but at the end of her junior year, Pamela created a game in python, where a Dory fish had to evade sharks. The summer after her junior year, Pamela attended First Bytes, where she and her project team completed Project Illuminate. The program they created took in a message in English, translated it into ASCII decimal code values, and flashed the values through LED lights. Pamela also visited several companies, which encouraged her to study computer science. She felt very comfortable at the software companies and felt like she would work well in such environments. Through First Bytes, Pamela also was encouraged to study at UT Austin after high school. She felt like she could connect well with the campers and counselors, and it seemed like UT Austin would provide a lot of support for Pamela in her major. She also liked that Austin provided many opportunities for software development internships. Finally, this year she has an internship at a company that creates and programs medical devices. She has recently been using LabVIEW to create a program that converts a medical implant's data such as pulse polarity impedance tracking, and pulse amplitude from binary to human readable text so that the client can analyze it. So far, Pamela's internship is her favorite part of this school year, and she definitely wants to be a part of software companies during and after college.


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Alternative Fuel Stations in Blades, DE
Alternative Fuel in Blades
There are a total of 9 alternative fuel stations within a 10-mile radius of the center of Blades, DE.
High/spring Street Ev Charger
405 High Street Seaford, DE 19973
211 E 7th St Foster, OR 97345
Hours of operation: 24 hours daily; Drivers must bring their own J1772 ...
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
22929 Sussex Hwy Seaford, DE 19973
Royal Farms - Bridgeville
18657 Sussex Hwy Bridgeville, DE 19933
Royal Farms Rfs 171 Dc #2
11112 Laurel Road Laurel, DE 19956
Town Of Galestown - Town Hall
5538 Old School House Rd Galestown, MD 21659
2630 Rosser Rd Federalsburg, MD 21632
Dpl - Marina Park
South Main Street Federalsburg, MD 21632
Above is a complete list of alternative fuel locations in or near Blades, DE: biodiesel; compressed natural gas (CNG); ethanol (E85); electric; hydrogen; liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (propane) & more.
Alternative Fuel Tax Incentives and Credits in Blades, DE
Tax incentives and/or other rebates, credits, incentives or related initiaves for drivers of alternative fuel vehicles or for other uses of alternative fuel in Blades, DE.
A low-speed vehicle is defined as a four-wheeled motor vehicle, other than a truck, with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 2,500 pounds that is capable of operating at a speed of at least 20 miles per hour (mph) but not greater than 25 mph on a paved surface. A low-speed vehicle may not operate on roads with a posted speed limit greater than 35 mph but may cross a highway that has a posted speed limit greater than 35 mph. The vehicle must comply with safety standards contained in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500, and meet state insurance, titling, and registration requirements. (Reference Delaware Code Title 21, Chapter 21, Subchapter I, Section 2113A)
Vehicle-to-Grid Energy Credit
Retail electricity customers with at least one grid-integrated electric vehicle (EV) may qualify to receive kilowatt-hour credits for energy discharged to the grid from the EV's battery at the same rate that the customer pays to charge the battery. A grid-integrated EV is defined as a battery-powered motor vehicle that has the ability for two-way power flow between the vehicle and the electric grid as well as communications hardware and software that allow for external control of battery charging and discharging. (Reference Delaware Code Title 26, Chapter 10, Section 1001 and 1014g)
Propane Infrastructure and Fuel Incentives - Sharp Energy
Sharp Energy provides fueling equipment at a reduced cost to fleets that convert to propane vehicles. For more information about this program, see the Sharp Energy Autogas website.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebates
As part of the Delaware Clean Transportation Incentive Program, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers rebates for new or leased AFVs. The following rebate amounts are applicable for vehicles purchased or leased before June 30, 2022:
Qualifying Vehicles
All-electric vehicle (including vehicles with gasoline range extenders) $2,500
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle $1,000
Dedicated propane or natural gas vehicle (NGV) $1,500
Bi-fuel propane or NGV $1,350
Dedicated heavy-duty NGV $20,000
Eligible applicants include Delaware residents, businesses, organizations, and government entities. Rebates are limited to six vehicles per fleet. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including application guidelines and participating dealers, see the DNREC Clean Fuel and Transportation Initiatives website.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebates
As part of the Delaware Clean Transportation Incentive Program, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers rebates for new Level 2 EV charging stations purchased for use at public, workplace, commercial, and multi-unit dwelling (MUD) locations. Installation, labor, and other costs are not eligible.
Rebates are available in the following amounts:
Rebate Amount (Maximum: $3,500 single port/$7,000 dual port)
Limit per Location
75% 90% 6 EV charging station ports 6 EV charging station ports
75% 90% 6 EV charging station ports 10 EV charging station ports
90% 90% 10 EV charging station ports 10 EV charging station ports
Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible applicants include MUDs, businesses, organizations, non-profits, government entities, schools, colleges, and universities. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including application guidelines, see the DNREC Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebates website.
Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Rebates
As part of the Delaware Clean Fuel and Transportation Incentive Program, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers rebates of up to $20,000 for new or leased Class 7 or Class 8 dedicated NGVs. Eligible applicants include individuals, businesses, non-profits, or governmental entities located in Delaware or who have an in-state affiliate. Applicants must submit proof of order and payment to receive the rebate; a copy of the lease agreement is required for leased vehicles. Fleets are limited to five rebates per funding cycle. All vehicles purchased through this rebate program must be titled and registered in the state. Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including application deadline and eligibility requirements, see the Delaware Heavy-Duty Vehicle Rebate Program website.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate - Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC)
DEC offers a one-time $200 rebate, in the form of a billing credit and an additional $5 monthly billing credit to customers if they do not charge their plug-in electric vehicles during Beat the Peak alerts. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the DEC Beat the Peak website.
Smart Grid Infrastructure Development
All grid-integrated, plug-in electric vehicles in use by eligible customers must meet applicable safety and performance standards put forth by the National Electric Code, Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers, UL, and the Society of Automotive Engineers to ensure that net metering customers comply with the electric supplier's interconnection tariffs and operating guidelines. (Reference Delaware Code Title 26, Chapter 10, Section 1014e)
Electric Vehicle (EV) Time-Of-Use (TOU) Rate– Delmarva Power
Delmarva Power offers a Time-Of-Use (TOU) rate option to residential customers that own EVs. For more information, see the Delmarva Power EV Programs website.
Delaware utilities joined the National Electric Highway Coalition (NEHC), committing to create a network of direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific of the United States. NEHC utility members agree to ensure efficient and effective fast charging deployment plans that enable long distance EV travel, avoiding duplication among coalition utilities, and complement existing corridor DCFC sites. For more information, including a list of participating utilities and states, see the NEHC website.
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Blades Facts
The town of Blades (DE) in Sussex County has an estimated population of 1,241.
Alternative Fuel Stations in Blades
There are currently at least 9 alternative fuel stations in or near Blades, DE (10-mile radius).
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Smooth Jazz, rhythmic Cajun and Zydeco music, superstitious folklore, spicy fare that has French, Spanish, Caribbean, and African influences, as well as varied landscapes including circuitous bayous, white sand beaches, and rambling prairies are just the beginning of what you'll find in the alluring state of Louisiana. There are also plenty of things for families to do in Louisiana.
While many may associate Louisiana with rustic hunting activities like those highlighted in the popular reality show Duck Dynasty or the adult happenings of a wild New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration, rest assured there are tons of activities and sites suitable for families to enjoy here. Let's get started on reviewing them!
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There are quite a few places where you can get up to speed on Louisiana bird life. The America's Wetland Birding Trail cuts through 22 Louisiana parishes (counties). With more than 115 bird watching sites to choose from, visitors can get a look at a huge variety of species native to the state. For those with limited birding time, it may be prudent to narrow explorative choices to a select few. Lake Fausee Pointe State Park is a perfect place to listen for the sweet call of the Prothonotary Warbler or watch for Little Blue Herons who nest and feed in the park's swamp, lake, and trees. At the Cypress Island Preserve, throngs of Great Egrets and Roseate Spoonbills among others, nest in the protected habitat of cypress-tupelo swamp and bottomland hardwood forest. Be sure to watch the distant treetops for Great Blue Herons and Neotropic Cormorants.
Closer to New Orleans, on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, birders visiting the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge will see why Louisiana is sometimes referred to as the Pelican State. Brown Pelicans are among the species often spotted. A nature boardwalk makes it easy for birdwatchers to search out jays, wrens, rub-throated hummingbirds, gulls, and more.
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A collection of sugar sand beaches in southwest Louisiana, the Cajun Riviera spans from Holly Beach in Cameron Parish to Cypremort Beach in neighboring Vermillion Parish.
Whether you're headed to the area to cast a fishing line, go crabbing, sunbathe, or collect seashells, you're in for an experience like no other. The Gulf waters are warm and it's common for campers to pull their vehicles right up on the beach. So, imagine a scenario that involves your family gathered around a moonlit campfire cooking the day's catch and enjoying a seasonal Crawfish boil under the stars right there on the sand. Depending on the time of year you visit, crawfish can be purchased from local fishermen alongside the road.
Be warned though, services out this way are almost nonexistent. A pair of hurricanes wiped out much in the area and rebuilding has been slow and costly. While many locals have gotten creative with lodging options, this excursion is made for adventurous families. The payoff for your kids though is a bounty of nature's treasures to enjoy. Shell collecting at Mae's Beach can yield an abundance of lovely whole shells and pieces. Take your beachcombing onto the nearby Creole Nature Trail and you can add driftwood, moon snails, and sea beans to your trove. There are 26 miles of beach paradise to scour on the 180-mile long trail that also includes marshes and prairies. Drivable coastlines along the Gulf of Mexico are treated as byways so standard rules of the road apply.
Should you find your taste buds needing something other than seafood, then head an hour inland toward Lake Charles and hit the Southwestern Louisiana Boudin Trail. A popular snack in these parts, boudin is a combination of cooked rice, pork, liver, onions, green pepper, and seasonings like salt, pepper, and garlic powder. This mixture is put through a meat grinder, then stuffed into a sausage casing, and steamed. More than 20 boudin masters showcase their particular spin on the recipe with stops on this unique trail. While trying out variations of boudin may sound tempting to those unfamiliar with it, many locals have their loyalty to a favorite boudin spot.
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While Shreveport-Bossier is routinely referred to as Louisiana's Other Side, it could be argued that this label was meant to be more than a geographical definition. A colorful mix of Cajun and Texan attributes, you might say that Shreveport-Bossier represents another aspect of the state's personality. While the area is famous for riverboat casinos and venues that pair Texas steak with spicy crawfish, it also boasts some wonderfully fun and educational opportunities for families.
The Sci-Port Louisiana Science Center, a 92,000 square foot hub, has almost 300 exhibits designed to provide visitors of all ages with hands-on learning experiences in math, science, and space. Regional history and culture are subjects of the exhibits, frescos, and murals in the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. Be sure to check out the 22 very detailed dioramas that depict Depression and Post-Depression era aspects of Louisiana's agriculture, economy, technology, and natural resources. Housed in one of the oldest buildings in the downtown area, the Spring Street Historical Museum is the closest you'll get to time travel. Vintage clothing, toys, firearms, and swords are among the large collection of artifacts displayed. There is also a complete Victorian parlor that will leave you feeling like you actually stepped into the late 1800's.
Looking for something more adventurous after all of that educational input? Get the family to the Gators and Friends Alligator Park and Exotic Zoo. This is no ordinary zoo — visitors can hold and feed the gators here! There's also an exotic petting zoo that includes miniature horses, kangaroos, a camel, and so much more! Visitors can even zip line right over the park's residents!
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Louisiana is an outdoor enthusiast's dream! All 22 of the state parks offer a combination of tent-camping, cabin rentals, and RV sites. Many feature bayou-side camping as well. At Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, visitors can rent cabins on piers and paddle their way around the park from their front doors as well as enjoy boating, fishing, camping, hiking, or quietly watching for area wildlife. Cypremort Point State Park gives visitors access to the Gulf of Mexico via boat. Cypress Black Bayou has nature trails and a petting zoo. A fishing paradise awaits those headed to Grand Isle where the Tarpon Rodeo attracts thousands of fishing competitors each year. Canoeing in Chemin-a-Haut State Park will give one the feeling of being walled in by what has been described as a gallery of cypress trees. While at Tickfaw State Park, visitors can stroll through four ecosystems over a mile of boardwalks and experience the sights and sounds of swamp life.
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Acadiana is the heart of French Louisiana. This cultural enclave is born of the enduring spirit of the Cajun and Creole people who settled the prairies, bayous, and marshes here. Trace the history of these two vibrant and colorful groups by visiting the Acadian Village, which covers the daily life, music, and food of the area's early Cajuns or Vermilionville. It's a living history experience that allows visitors to walk through the lives of early settlers.
Dance halls are a big deal in Acadiana and when the accordions and fiddles come out, all ages participate in the fun. La Pousserie is a fine example of rural Louisiana's classic dancehall scene. In operation since 1955, many have said that the crowded dance floor also vibrates. This could be due to its low ceilings, hardwood floors, and the two-stepping, foot stomping moves of its patrons. Prejean's and Randol's Restaurants marry live Zydeco and Cajun music with a flavorful Southern fare. Just try to refrain from dancing once the music starts up! It's impossible to sit still!
During the daylight hours, your kids will enjoy the hands-on learning experiences at Children's Museum of Acadiana. Another not to be missed destination is the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. Stretching across 14-parishes, it is one of the most culturally rich and ecologically varied regions in the country.
A certain commonly used pepper sauce originated here! The Tabasco Pepper Sauce Factory opened on Avery Island in the 1860s. Have you visited? Tell us about it!
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Swamp tours are a great way to see Louisiana's alligator population in their natural setting. The state's wetlands with their gnarled cypress and moss draping may seem a little haunting and dangerous but they yield unforgettable experiences. Guides have been known to possess a slew of colorful tales, as well as the daring to lure gators to the boat using marshmallows and chicken pieces as bait.
Cajun Pride Swamp Tours conducts multiple daily tours where boat sightings are so common to the animals, they respond to the captain's call. At Bayou Pierre Alligator Park, visitors enjoy a sampling of gator cuisine after a tour that includes opportunities to touch the gators and even have your own Kodak moment with them. Just a half hour outside of New Orleans, guided tours through the lush swamps of Honey Island offer opportunities to learn more about the ecology of the area as well as the residents living in them. Kids can even try a gator dog at the gift shop before or after the tour.
If the swamp is not your scene, there's another way your kids can get an up-close gator experience. At the Insta-Gator Ranch and Hatchery, kids can play with baby alligators in a touch pool or hold an egg in their hands and watch it hatch!
Rare gator sighting: an albino gator resides at the Audubon Zoo. Have you seen it? What did you think?
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The Jazz music scene spills onto the streets in New Orleans. Legend has it that the nickname, the Big Easy, comes from the fact that there are numerous ways for a decent musician to make a living in the city. Walk into the French Quarter on almost any weekend afternoon and it won't take long to find musicians in action. They often gather and play right there on the street. New Orleans is where Jazz was born after all, so why not?
Preservation Hall is THE family-friendly venue for enjoying classic New Orleans jazz. All ages are welcome to the three performances offered nightly. New Orleans has two parks dedicated to jazz; New Orleans Musical Legends Park, a rich cultural haven on Bourbon Street celebrating icons like Fats Domino and Irma Thomas, and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park where even the rangers perform!
Sunday brunch in New Orleans is a scrumptious way to experience traditional Jazz. The Palm Court Jazz Café has long been a gathering spot for New Orleans music and food enthusiasts. The Court of Two Sisters offers a daily jazz brunch, and families can book lunch and dinner jazz cruises on Steamboat Natchez.
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From blues music, gators, chicken, and cotton, to frogs, hot sauce, jazz, and Mudbugs, everything seems to have a festival dedicated to it in Louisiana.
Whether your scene is two-stepping to the funky rhythms at the Cajun-Zydeco Festival, feasting on ocean delights served up with a southern flair at the Seafood Festival, cheering on jump contest participants at the Frog Festival, sampling gator inspired dishes (Newsflash: the rumor is true, gator meat does taste just like chicken!) at the Alligator Festival, giving into Mudbug Madness, embracing NOLA music and culture at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, or exploring the French Quarter Festival, there's an event for you! And believe me when I tell you the events mentioned only scratch the surface of the breadth of festivals produced in this state!
Not ready for the crowds at Mardi Gras? Your family can still take part in the fun by visiting Mardi Gras World.
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Historic and quirky, New Orleans has plenty of museums and family-friendly attractions to keep a curious family busy for some time! Let's start with one highlighting a little bit of local folklore — The Voo Doo Museum. While it may sound creepy, your kids will love the offbeat exhibits and artifacts explaining how this African religion came to New Orleans. The museum features plenty of voodoo dolls, skeletons, and potions to get imaginations going. Now, we've all heard the declaration that "the south will rise again!" but how much do you know about the period behind that phrase? Louisiana's Civil War Museum houses one of the largest repositories of Confederacy-related artifacts and memorabilia in the country. The American experience during WWII is highlighted at The National World War II Museum and delivered in a way to help generations of all ages understand the sacrifice made by our military and that freedom comes with a price. If your kiddos need free run of a place, take them to the Louisiana Children's Museum and let them pretend to pilot a tugboat on the Mississippi, become an anchor person, go rock climbing, and participate in a myriad of adventures!
Did you know that New Orleans is home to one of the nation's top-ranked zoos? The Audubon Zoo offers terrific opportunities to see exotic animals, reptiles, and even some rare animals. Among the favorite and famous residents here are elephants Jean and Panya, a Komodo dragon, and two California transplants — white tiger brothers named King Rex and King Zulu. On hot days the Cool Zoo, a wet and wild splash park, is a great place to hang out.
Depending on the time of year, it can be challenging to get around New Orleans, so hop on a New Orleans old street car.
From the romantic architecture of New Orleans' oldest neighborhood, the French Quarter, to the grand mansions and pristine yards of the Garden District, there is no overlooking NOLA's charm and rich history. Wander the French Community Market looking for unusual treasures to purchase. Take a carriage ride to historic Jackson Square and check out the Cabildo, the place where the Louisiana Purchase was signed. While you're there, be sure to visit the St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest U.S. cathedral still in use. Adjacent to it is the Presbytere, a part of the Louisiana State Museum housing an elaborate and exquisite collection of Mardi Gras artifacts and memorabilia. Dine on classic Louisiana cuisine at K-Paul's, or try the legendary fried chicken at Willie Mae's Scotch House to find out why food is so rooted in the city's culture and traditions.
The nearby neighborhood of Tremé is home to one of New Orleans' most famous cities of the dead, as the above ground cemeteries here are called. Immortalized in the film Easy Rider, the St. Louis Cemetery #1 is the final resting place of civil rights activist Homer Plessy and New Orleans' most famous Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau.
Grab some sandwiches at Mother's or Cochon Butcher and head to the lovely City Park for a picnic. The moss-draped oaks and lily ponds of this park surround great and surprising adventures to enjoy as a family. Kids can experiment with shape, concept, and so many other areas of art during Studio Kids sessions at The New Orleans Museum of Art. In Storyland, twenty-five beloved characters from children's books come alive in the form of life-sized figures sculpted by the city's top Mardi Gras float makers. Explore secret nooks and passageways, slide down a dragon's tale, sail with Captain Hook, and roll down Jack and Jill's hill as part of the whimsical fun. The nearby Carousel Garden has 15 rides, including a rare antique wooden carousel and a Ferris wheel. If a picnic isn't a part of your family's visit to the park, head over to Mr. B's Bistro to lunch on some Creole-style fare.
Plantation Country is a short and easy drive from New Orleans. Along the area's famous River Road, visitors can get a look into a bygone time of genteel culture in the perfectly restored antebellum mansions along the Mississippi River. These places aren't just filled with antiques of the period, each has quite a tale to tell, and many are rumored to be haunted by their former residents.
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All of this exploring is making me crave something sweet! Take a break and get some beignets at the world-famous Café Du Monde!
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At Internal Medicine Associates (IMA), we put you at the center of your care. Whether you are seeking preventive medicine to keep you well, need help managing a chronic condition like diabetes or high blood pressure, or aren't feeling well and want to be seen by a doctor, affordable, high quality care is available at IMA.
Recently, we made a few changes in how we operate to enhance your experience at IMA. The staff at IMA is now divided into nine health care teams: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Purple, Pink, Purple, Grey, and Brown. Each team includes doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, social workers, clerical staff and others. Patients are assigned to one team and your team will be there to help you with all your medical needs. You will see a member of your team each and every time you come for a visit, which means you will get the most out of your care at IMA.
We ask that you call ahead for follow-ups and urgent appointments before coming in to the practice. This will allow for your health care team to better prepare for your visit and make it a smoother experience for you.
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After several years of growth, India's smartphone market declines in 2020, reporting a 2% YoY drop, says IDC India
NEW DELHI, February 15th, 2021 - According to the International Data Corporation's (IDC) Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, the India smartphone market exited 2020 at 150 million units, a 1.7% YoY decline, after several years of growth. Stay-at-home mandates, remote work, remote education, travel restrictions, and manufacturing shutdowns led to a sluggish H1'20 (-26% YoY decline), particularly impacting 2Q20. However, H2'20 recovered, with 19% YoY growth, as markets reopened gradually. Lockdowns and restrictions rendered an urgent need for devices supporting activities such as entertainment, work from home, and remote learning, resulting in more devices per household, and leading to a resurgence in demand for consumer devices including smartphones, consumer notebooks, and tablets in 2020.
4Q20 (October-December) posted record fourth-quarter smartphone shipments of 45 million devices, with 21% YoY growth. While smartphone shipments for the full year 2020 remained below the pre-pandemic level, IDC believes a stronger market acceleration in 2021 will be led by upgraders. Navkendar Singh, Research Director, Client Devices & IPDS, IDC India mentions, "The rebound of the smartphone market in the latter half of 2020 underscores the importance of devices in our day-to-day lives. In 2021, IDC expects the smartphone market to grow in high single-digit YoY, driven majorly by upgrading consumers, in the mid-range segment and affordable 5G offerings (~US$250). Also, revamped offline channel play is anticipated, to bring back growth in the very important brick and mortar counters for long term sustainability."
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Note: *The "2021" represents preliminary forecasted figure for shipment growth in CY2021
The key market trends for 2020 are listed as below:
• The online channel outpaced the overall market, growing by 12% annually with a 48% market share in 2020. Multiple sales events, promotions, trade-in/upgrade programs, and affordability initiatives helped it in clocking a record 51% share in 4Q20. However, in the pre-Diwali weeks of October and November, retail footfall gradually picked up the pace, as the offline channel registered 5% YoY growth in 4Q20.
• MediaTek processor-based smartphone shipments led with a share of 43%, closely followed by Qualcomm at 40% in 2020. MediaTek expanded its lead in the <US$200 price segments.
• 5G smartphone shipments crossed 3 million in 2020, with Chinese OEMs rolling out aggressively-priced devices through 2020, including Xiaomi's Mi 10i at a <US$250 price point. But adoption was limited by higher prices and the lack of a 5G network, which is expected to start to roll out in late 2021 or early 2022.
• "As more 5G devices enter in 2021, the ASP for smartphones is expected to rise. IDC expects vendors to launch 5G devices at multiple price points backed by aggressive promotions, as 5G currently remains a novelty rather than a necessity to most," says Upasana Joshi, Associate Research Manager, Client Devices, IDC India.
India Smartphone Market, Top 5 Company, Shipments in million, Market Share, Year-on-Year Growth, 2020
2020Q4 Shipment Volumes
2020Q4 YoY Growth
Shipment Volumes
2020 YoY Growth
1. Xiaomi
3. vivo
4. realme
5. OPPO
Source: IDC Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, February 2021
Note: *The "Company" represents the current parent company (or holding company) for all brands owned and operated as subsidiary.
*Figures in tables/charts rounded to first decimal point
Top 5 Smartphone Vendor Highlights
Xiaomi's performance in 2020 was led by its affordable Redmi 8 series, gradually replaced by the Redmi 9 series in H2'20. Though it continued to face supply shortages through H2'20, resulting in an annual decline, Xiaomi maintained its leadership in 2020. POCO, Xiaomi's sub-brand, entered the "top 5 online channel vendor list", strengthening Xiaomi's online position at 39% share in 2020.
Samsung remained in its second spot in the 2020 ranking, with its online-heavy portfolio driven by the Galaxy M series and the newly launched F series. Online channel registered strong 65% YoY growth, while the offline channel shipments declined by 28%, thus leading to an overall drop of 4% in 2020.
vivo stood at the third position, with strong growth in the offline channel, dethroning Samsung for the leadership position in the offline channel with 30% share, driven by the affordable Y series and dedicated efforts in marketing and promotional activities in offline channels.
realme surpassed OPPO for the fourth slot with 19 million annual shipments, growing by 19% YoY in 2020. It continued to be the second-largest online vendor, with its affordable C-series as a major driver.
OPPO's annual growth remained flat YoY in 2020, while it maintained a focus on the offline channels, and regained its third slot ahead of Xiaomi with an 18% annual share driven by the affordable A series.
Others: Transsion (ranked sixth) accounted for an impressive 64% annual growth in 2020, driven by its online-exclusive Infinix portfolio and its Itel and Tecno-branded phones widely available in smaller towns and rural areas. Apple, at the seventh slot, exited 2020 with YoY growth of 93%, driven by previous generation products like the iPhone 11, iPhone SE (2020), and iPhone XR, even as the new iPhone 12 series had a strong pickup in 4Q20.
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Maureen Williams
Peoria, IL DUI Attorney with 31 years of experience
(309) 999-1177 416 Main Street, Ste. 829
DUI, Cannabis Law, Criminal and Juvenile
We help the accused by listening, protecting, preparing and caring.
Since 1993, where the Law Offices of Maureen Williams started in Minneapolis, we have devoted our practice to only criminal defense. You will be asked to be a part of our team, as no one knows the facts better than you. Together we will gather all the evidence, hidden and apparent, the forgotten, and your discoveries. We will not pressure you to plead guilty, and we will brainstorm together to figure out the best course of action: trial or no trial.
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Jeffrey Ryan Hall
(309) 699-4691 316 SW Washington St.
Free ConsultationDUI, Cannabis Law, Criminal and Traffic Tickets
Jeffrey R. Hall has practiced law since 2004, concentrating in the area of Criminal Law, DUI/DWI and Traffic Law. He began working as an Assistant State's Attorney in Tazewell County, IL. Prior to that service, Mr. Hall worked as an intern/clerk at the venerable law firm of Miller, Hall & Triggs, LLC where he handled matters in Real Estate and Business. As an Assistant State's Attorney, Mr. Hall prosecuted in the traffic and misdemeanor divisions, as well as the Felony Traffic Division. Mr. Hall gained experience as an aggressive trial attorney winning most of his...
William K. Gullberg Jr.
Peoria, IL DUI Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(309) 222-2433 809 W Detweiller Dr
Free ConsultationDUI, Criminal and Personal Injury
Bill Gullberg is an experienced litigator in a range of legal matters. In addition to being licensed to practice law in Illinois, Bill is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the federal district bar of the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois, and the federal trial bar of the Northern District of Illinois. The difference Bill brings to the case is a passion for representing the rights, freedom, and property of his clients. Experience and professionalism is one thing - experience and professionalism with a true passion and focus for achieving a just and...
Christopher S. McCall
(309) 673-1200 1225 N. North Street
Free ConsultationDUI, Criminal, Divorce and Personal Injury
Attorney Christopher S. McCall is a Peoria criminal defense lawyer who has dealt with a wide variety of criminal charges and is equipped and qualified to take on your case and support you at this time. He attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he received his undergraduate degree. From there, he went on to earn his Juris Doctorate at the University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign. He has dealt with all kinds of cases and accusations, and his experience can of great benefit to you at this time. Prior to opening McCall Law Offices, he worked...
Meagan K. Box
Free ConsultationDUI, Criminal and Estate Planning
Christopher G. Leasor
(309) 699-4691 316 SW Washington St., Suite 1A
MAXAM Building
DUI and Criminal
Kyle J. Worby
John Vespa
Peoria, IL DUI Lawyer
(309) 671-0700 411 Hamilton Blvd
DUI, Criminal and Personal Injury
Jason Ramos
Peoria, IL DUI Attorney
Ste. 1600
Robert Silberstein Jr
DUI, Criminal, Divorce and Personal Injury
(309) 672-2009 110 SW Jefferson Ave
Dale Thomas
Pekin, IL DUI Attorney with 36 years of experience
(309) 346-5297 337 Court St.
Pekin, IL 61554
DUI, Criminal, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Employment: • Former Felony Assistant State's Attorney, Peoria County • Former Special Assistant to the Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C. • Former Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court, Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division • Former law clerk, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Washington, DC • Former Vice President of United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 881, Oak Brook, Illinois. School: • Graduated 2nd out of 159 students at John Marshall Law School. • Author: Picket Line Misconduct; Is Forfeiture of Reinstatement Rights for Purely Verbal Threats Sound? 18. J. Mar. L Rev. 445, 1985. • Team Member, Wagner Labor Law National Moot Court Competition, Spring, 1985. Rank 2nd place...
Donald Knuckey Jr.
East Peoria, IL DUI Attorney with 12 years of experience
(309) 825-9485 4001 East Washington Street
Free ConsultationDUI, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
Don Pioletti
Eureka, IL DUI Attorney with 46 years of experience
(309) 467-3213 107 E Eureka Ave #1
Free ConsultationDUI, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Don B. Pioletti, Jr. has practiced law for over 35 years. He graduated from the George Mason University Law School in Virginia in 1976. He then served as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General and later as an Assistant State's Attorney. He now practices at Pioletti & Pioletti in Eureka, IL doing general practice law.
Larry Paluska
East Peoria, IL DUI Attorney
(309) 699-2020 217 Springfield Rd
DUI, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Kirk Bode
Pekin, IL DUI Attorney
(309) 353-5618 15 S Capitol St
Ryan Powers
Pekin, IL DUI Lawyer
Brian Addy
(309) 353-6466 342 St Mary St
Thomas Maas
Farmington, IL DUI Lawyer
(309) 245-2474 165 E Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
Dustin Noel Koth
Bloomington, IL DUI Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(309) 828-5090 420 N Main St
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDUI, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
I am passionate about helping people in Central Illinois with their legal needs for many reasons. I grew up in Bloomington-Normal and care deeply about the people in my hometown. I also feel called to fight for justice. The lawyers and paralegals in my office are great to work with and share my vision for helping people. We have a very experienced team at Koth Gregory & Nieminski (KGN) and pride ourselves on being able to help the people in Central Illinois with nearly any legal issue they may face. Our hope is that people come see us first for...
Robert Finegan
Bloomington, IL DUI Attorney with 8 years of experience
(309) 827-0388 111 W. Front St.
Free ConsultationDUI, Bankruptcy, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
After attending the University of Illinois for Undergraduate school I attended Northern Illinois University School of Law. I was a Prosecutor for the McLean County State's Attorney's office for a year and a half, before leaving the office to practice with my father Jim Finegan. I will be working closely with my father on bankruptcy, real estate and other civil cases in the Bloomington, Illinois area.
Mark D. Johnson
Bloomington, IL DUI Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(888) 338-3356 115 W Front St
Free ConsultationDUI, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Attorney Mark Johnson is the founder of Johnson Law Group and a valuable legal representative in Illinois. As a former Crew Chief for the Air Force National Guard, a former police officer and a former prosecutor with the Illinois Attorney General's Office, attorney Johnson is a well-versed legal professional with a detailed understanding of both sides of the law. Having many associations and memberships under his belt and several bar admissions, he goes above and beyond to equip himself to provide aggressive counsel for each person that he represents. Call today to schedule your free initial consultation.
Phil Finegan
Free ConsultationDUI, Criminal, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
After attending the University of Illinois for Undergraduate school I attended Northern Illinois University School of Law. I was a Prosecutor for the McLean County State's Attorney's office before leaving the office to practice with my father Jim Finegan. I specialize in Criminal Defense, including DUIs, felony cases, drug cases, orders of protection and expungements and will use my background as a Prosecutor to help you defend your case.
John Prior
(309) 827-4300 1210 Towanda Ave. Suite 15
DUI, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
John Prior is a former elected State's Attorney and former Assistant State's Attorney in various counties. While a prosecutor, Mr. Prior was awarded a Department Special Award from the Illinois State Police for his work in prosecuting DUI cases. In 2004, Mr. Prior started his own law firm and has been practicing criminal defense ever since. He has won various awards, including being named the Top 100 Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. The Prior Law Firm's practice consists of 50% DUI & traffic, 25% drug sales/possession, and 25% violent crimes. Mr. Prior also helps...
Chris Gramm
(309) 275-6677 820 E. Grove Street
DUI, Criminal and Traffic Tickets
Chris Gramm was born and raised in McLean County. After graduating from University High School in Normal, he received his BA from Illinois State University(ISU) and MA from the University of Illinois (U of I) prior to attending law school at Northern Illinois University(NIU). Before opening a law practice in Bloomington, he was formerly a lawyer with the McLean County State's Attorney's Office where he prosecuted misdemeanors, DUI and traffic cases. Chris is a member of the McLean County and Illinois State Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Chris is now a partner with the law...
Kevin Sanborn
Bloomington, IL DUI Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI, Cannabis Law, Criminal and White Collar Crime
Kevin is a dedicated attorney and advocate for his clients. He began his career in law as a prosecutor and prosecuted offenses ranging from DUI to Homicide, Sexual Assault, Fraud, and Domestic Violence. As a private attorney he has brought his incredible skill and knowledge to bear for his clients in similar cases. He fights and he wins.
Brendan Bukalski
Bloomington, IL DUI Lawyer
(309) 565-8825 115 W. Front Street
From Speeding to Murder, we fight for our clients every day, and are known for aggressive criminal defense. Unlike many, we don't stop fighting after that. We work on getting them their driver's license back after the State has taken it, and on expunging or sealing criminal arrests and/or convictions, including obtaining pardons for our clients.
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Michael Nichols
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDUI, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
Michael R. Nichols was born and raised in Galesburg, IL. Michael Received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from Southern Illinois University. He then received his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law. At NIU Law Michael graduated with honors and was a leader within the Professionalism and Ethics Society, while also working as a graduate assistant.
Michael approaches everyday in a positive manner with the sense of urgency that is required to produce an optimal result for his clients. Michael understands the importance of each individual case and enjoys walking his clients through every step in the...
Douglas B Johnson
(309) 827-3670 115 West Front Street
Arizona Summit Law School
Douglas B. Johnson is a skilled young lawyer that graduated law school at an astonishing pace of 2 years. Doug graduated cum laude at the top of his class regularly receiving awards and honors for his academic achievements. Doug is a Bloomington-Normal native, as he was born and raised in the twin cities, and prior to joining Johnson Law Group worked for many years with State Farm at their Regional and Corporate offices, in the area. Doug is an experienced negotiator as he conducted mediations representing State Farm's interests. He also worked for a private investigation agency where he gained...
Jim Grimaldi
Lincoln, IL DUI Lawyer
(217) 651-8089 303 S. Kickapoo St., Suite 3
Regions Bank Building, Second Floor
Lincoln, IL 62656
Jim Grimaldli is a criminal defense attorney representing clients with cases involving DUI, Felony Charges, Misdemeanor Charges, Traffic Tickets, Criminal Expungements, and Driver's License Reinstatement. Mr. Grimaldi practices in Logan, Sangamon, McLean, and Dewitt Counties.
Sherry Lawson-Weaver
Galesburg, IL DUI Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(309) 344-6688 311 E Main St, Suite 306
Free ConsultationDUI, Criminal, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Rachael E Moore Perry
Bloomington, IL DUI Attorney
DUI, Criminal, Family and Traffic Tickets
Rachael enjoys representing clients with passion and fervor in family matters, criminal defense and bankruptcy. In her words, "The people are the very best part of this job – it's what made me choose this career. Obtaining the best result possible for someone during a difficult time in their life brings me personal and professional satisfaction."
Clark A. Walker
(309) 829-4045 318 W. Washington Street
Over twenty four years of practice representing clients in a honest, ethical and direct approach. I will never promise you results which are unobtainable and communicate with you in a direct, straightforward manner.
Joshua Phillip Rinker
DUI, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Jeff Brown
(309) 706-4311 820 East Grove Street
DUI, Civil Rights, Criminal and Personal Injury
Clark Walker
(309) 829-4045 120 N Center St
DUI, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
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207 S McLean St
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122 N Avenue A
Canton, IL 61520
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Google has been updating and expanding their Street View imagery quite a bit over the past year, but today's update is their single largest in history with more than 250,000 miles of new and updated imagery! In addition, they've doubled the number of special collections that they have available, making Street View even more valuable than it already was.
They've increased coverage in Macau, Singapore, Sweden, the U.S., Thailand, Taiwan, Italy, Great Britain, Denmark, Norway and Canada and launched special collections in South Africa, Japan, Spain, France, Brazil, Mexico and others.
Some noteable areas to check out with the new imagery include Catherine Palace in Russia, Stanley Park in Vancouver (seen above) and Fort Canning Park in Singapore.
Is there any way to tell what's been updated? Like the kmz files that show recently added GE imagery?
I mean, I guess I can scrub through the entire United States and look for recent image dates, but my boss might start to complain….
Very little info on the official announcement. Very disappointing.
Gonna be so frustrating if I need to sort through the old and new imagery by hand.
"More than 250,000 miles of new and updated imagery" sounds a lot, but it is only equivalent to the government estimate* of the total mileage of roads in the UK, so it's fairly thinly spread around the countries mentioned.
Google did add dates of imagery at the foot of SV in Maps, so with luck you might spot 2011 or 2012 dates, but the imagery is probably in fairly fragmented sections and it would be a major job to identify new sections. say, by a distinct colour once zoomed in, or even to create a generalised KML , that is if Google were willing.
Hopefully, new imagery will be of better quality than old which could be a big improvement in the US.
Also in Japan there are many parks and museum grounds with new images that I can't properly translate their names for you.
ahh, that's a good catch Martin. I'd hoped the imagery was taken from a boat, but this isn't bad either. Given some of the Japanese imagery and the Amazon of course, I still hope that they will fix up a canal boat with a camera some day.
When I saw that Italy had been updated, I was hoping Venice was included – but, no such luck. Not surprising, though. Google was photographing Venice for quite a while and only recently stopped – so probably not enough time to process and upload the images.
Den Fynske Landsby (The Village of Funen, open air museum).
Jelling Church with the runestones and mounds, A UNESCO World Heritage site.
Very recent new imagery in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. May 2012.
………and parts of Redland area in Bristol, UK.
Silverstone Race Track, England. Dreiving with some nice race cars, among them an Aston Martin.
@ Munden: If that would be so, I am willing to start steering that boat right away.
You can also see where ars are currently driving!
Incidentally, coverage of canals in Britain first appeared in July.
Nothing new! USA, UK, Italy, Norway, Mexico, Canada, etc. have long been covered the entire range of Street View! And yet you give a village in Street View! Finally take the countries in which it is torn Street View coverage, or not there at all: Poland, Germany, Serbia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Hungary, Belarus it. Even normal satellite images there. A desolate wilderness some snapshots.
No one is disputing that this new set of images is anything less than awesome- indeed that's exactly the point! I can check out new images in areas where none were before (the Poland and Romania images are beautiful, and check out the images from Chile and Brazil) but much of the US has been covered from 2008 so finding the updates is a matter of scrubbing through the entire set. I'm unconvinced that it would be too hard to indicate areas that have been updated. Even highlighting Counties that contain updates would be nice.
There are a lot new images of parks in Toronto, Canada.
Several Parks in Gothenburg in Sweden.


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