And if anyone here thinks it's going to get better for us, short term, when UGA is pulling in Top 5 classes, and Clemson pulling in top 10 classes when we're recruiting in the mid to high teens, you're fooling yourself. Unless there is a monumental shift in the local recruiting landscape, that is not going to change in the near future. We are going to be playing catch up to those two programs.
Again, this is just a dose of reality for everyone this afternoon.
I will just never agree with you on this. It's lazy to think we can't be successful while other programs are successful locally. We are already beating UGA and Clemson for kids that they want. Not in large numbers, but it's happening. Just because UGA and Clemson are winning doesn't mean we can't win.
Somehow, Auburn, Alabama, Clemson, and Georgia are all in the Top 7. Geographically, they all compete with each other for recruits. It's just lazy to think we can't. Auburn wasn't anything special until Cam Newton. Bama wasn't anything special until Saban. Georgia wasn't anything special until Kirby, and Clemson wasn't anything special until Watson. I'll give you the fact that 3 of these teams are traditional powers, but the point is, anybody can compete. Clemson had no advantage over us 5 years ago. None. Today, they're the #2 team in the country. It's not a fluke.
Last year, we had the 18th best class on 24/7 and rivals. UGA was #1,#1, Clemson was #7/#8.
Right now, we have the 16th best class right now on 24/7 and rivals. UGA is #1,#1, Clemson is #5/#8.
Simply looking at the numbers, if we try to go head up with those two teams, how are we going to surpass them? Simple answer is, we won't. They will continue to put better talent on the field for the foreseeable future (3-4 years) If we try to play their game, we're going to have similar results to last Saturday.
So the solution is to play a different game then they are. I never said we couldn't compete with, or beat them. I said it was going to be a longer process for us. And we're going to have to play differently. We're going to have to play smarter. Our coaches and players are going to have to work harder. We are going to have to play mistake free football vs them. I trust our coaches to do this.
And one more thing, if anything will be the downfall of these teams, it will be their arrogance. Regardless of what Alabama fans say, Saban won't be there forever. I personally think he wants to surpass the Bear's record then he's going to seriously think about calling it quits. When he does, there will be a seismic shift in the college football landscape. Will Kirby or Dabo be considered for the Alabama job? How will that effect recruiting? Those are the type of opportunities that a team like ours has to take advantage of.
Ten years ago this season Clemson hired Dabo. And give Clemson credit, they stuck with him. We all need to give Coach Muschamp time to let the process work. I honestly think he's the perfect coach for this team. I think he understands the landscape here, and nobody works harder than he does. As bad as last week stung, we have to realize the level of competition we were up against.
This is not a sunshine pumping post. This is a dose of reality.
I hear you, but we're two years removed from being a 3-9 team. Clemson is 2 years removed from back-to-back national title appearances (winning one). They're supposed to have those recruiting classes. If we give Muschamp the time and resources he needs here, I think we can consistently grab a top-10 recruiting class. To be at 16 right now after 4 years of not even being ranked in an AP poll is pretty damn impressive. We can do much better, and I'm confident we will.
Clemson had no advantage over us 5 years ago. None. Today, they're the #2 team in the country. It's not a fluke.
I mean, I agree, but being 2nd or 3rd makes no difference as far as the playoff is concerned.
There are definite areas for concern, but we won't face another team that can manhandle us like UGA did until we face Clemson. At least we hope.
IMO, there are no guaranteed wins and people saying this is a definite win make me cringe.
Hard to say about A&M. They certainly looked very good against Clemson, who is a legit title contender, but I think they were definitely up for that game. Interested to see how they play against a normal opponent.
Clemson did have an advantage over us 5 years ago. We just didn't know it. While Spurrier and Co. were coasting on previous recruiting classes, Dabo and Co. were absolutely tearing it up on the trail. You are right in that its not a fluke. Dabo just's one of the best recruiters in the country and he and his staff worked very hard it. Champ is also an excellent recruiter, he's just got a VERY steep hill to climb here to close the talent gap. For the very reasons you mentioned.
Champ is going to have to find that one recruit. The recruit who turns the tide for us. Spurrier often said Lattimore was that recruit for him.
These are the same people that will want to fire Champ if we do not win. Some people get way too high and way too low.
Why do people continue to think that Saban is in any hurry to retire? He'll coach til he's dead or his health no longer allows him. Do you think he would rather be anywhere other than coaching football?
He's similar to JoPa and the Bear. Football IS his life. There is nothing else.
The chicken got plucked on Saturday. I didn't think they'd win, but I was hoping it would be a closer game.
His program is so far behind. We didn't hire Muschamp for this BS. He's supposed to be a good recruiter but clearly is not getting it done.
You do realize we only won 3 games the season before he got here, and that his recruiting classes have rivaled the ones Spurrier had during the peak of his tenure, right?
This is why I say we overestimated the gamecocks after one game.
You all got so gassed up that now you are jumping out the window and off the bandwagon at the very first loss.
I sure thought we would play a closer game with Georgia.


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During part of the electric power emergency in the ERCOT region of Texas last week, the ERCOT system imported power from Mexico to reduce the extent of the blackouts needed to keep the ERCOT grid operating.
* Laredo Variable Frequency Transformer (DC-L), 100 MW.
The ERCOT grid is not synchronously connected with any other grids. Connections to other grids are limited to direct current ties which allow the controlled transfer of power between the ERCOT system and another electrical system without the two systems being synchronized.
The ERCOT grid also has DC ties with the Southwest Power Pool region at Oklaunion (220 MW) and at Monticello (600 MW), both in the north Texas area.
The CFE ties have been used for mutual emergency assistance between ERCOT and CFE but were not previously available for commercial transactions. Mexico has assisted ERCOT through the ties and the Laredo connection during capacity-shortfall events, and ERCOT has also assisted CFE on emergency occasions.
Information about the Sharyland DC tie is here, with technical detail available for the electrically inclined.
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Memphis Tigers Head Coach Penny Hardaway yells out to his team as they take on the Wichita State Shockers at the FedExForum on Thursday, March 5, 2020. W 21044
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Memphis Basketball: Takeaways from setback against the Auburn Tigers
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Memphis Basketball needs to figure out their offensive struggles if they have any hope of competing in March.
Memphis Basketball hopes to reach their first NCAA tournament during the Penny Hardaway era but it seems they hit yet another roadblock against Auburn. Prior to their matchup against Auburn, the Tigers dropped two games to Western Kentucky and VCU which caused a bit of concern for the future success of the team. Questions about where their offense would come outside of Boogie Ellis and DJ Jeffries emerged and has been the swing factor in their long term success.
Even though the score may be deceiving, tonight was no exception. The Memphis Tigers hung tough with Auburn but came up a bit short when time expired. Looking into the detail of the game two major takeaways stick out from tonight's loss.
Memphis has the stars to lead them to victory during the season and into March. Jeffries and Ellis have both shown, at times, they can carry the scoring load when the rest of the team struggles on the offensive end. However, if Memphis is not efficient on offense they have no path to victory.
The Tigers lost by three to an Auburn team that is far from an offensive juggernaut. Both teams shot poorly from the field, the arc, and the free throw line despite both scoring over 70 points by the end of the game. The reason efficiency is such an important aspect is because Memphis seemed to dominate every other aspect of the game.
As a team, Memphis had more total rebounds, offensive rebounds, assists, steals, second-chance points, and points off turnovers in the game and still found themselves on the losing end of the contest. It is because even though the team led the game in second-chance points and points off turnover, the team still shot poorly from the field (38%) behind the arc (29%), and from the line (48%).
The most glaring issues within those percentages are that if Memphis had only shot 15/23 from the line, which is 65%, the team would have won the game by one. Memphis would have also been able to win the game if they converted only two of their 11 extra chances (Auburn had 60 total FGs while Memphis had 71 FG).
These inefficient percentages need to be improved upon if the team looks to continue to win games during the season and find themselves in the tournament. The flow of the game impacts these extra chances and the number of field goal attempts by Memphis may be a bit deceiving, but the point of efficiency rings true.
Defense is key
The Auburn Tigers have not been great this year and are currently not projected to be in the 64 teams selected to participate in March. The loss to Auburn has put the Memphis Tigers on the brink of being one of the last four teams in or even falling out of tournament contention altogether.
As the offensive sputters and Jeffries and Ellis struggle to keep the team afloat on the scoreboard, the team can fall back on their defensive ability to help relieve some of that offensive pressure.
If Memphis has any chance of being able to compete in their upcoming games they will need to continue to build on their recent defensive intensity. Currently ranked in the top 25 for defensive efficiency the team has shown they have a solid backbone that can support offensive struggles, to an extent.
Tonight the team was kept in the game by their nose for the ball, tallying 12 steals which helped lead to easy points on the open floor. If this continues and Memphis is able to crack the code on their offensive struggles Penny Hardaway should find their way into the NCAA tournament with the reputation of being a hard-nosed defensive team.
In a worst-case scenario, the team falters on defense. Lacking offensive efficiency combined with a faltering defense would spell disaster for the Memphis Tigers and would surely take them out of contention for an NCAA tournament bid.
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The Tigers should get back to their winnings ways in their next three games with matchups against Tulsa, USF, and Temple. Playing in the American Athletic Conference allows Memphis to work on their team dynamic while facing teams that may not have a hope of playing in any type of postseason this year, excluding Houston. If the Tigers are able to improve their offensive efficiency and stay focused on the defensive end, they will have no problem turning the season around.
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Re: Just Remembering
Post by JNF » Sat Sep 24, 2011 1:02 pm
LotusBlossom wrote:
JNF wrote: I remember that ugly painted car going to New York, it was a great run.
Looks like they took a few cans of spray paint and went at it. Either that or a really bad paint brush and house paint.
I have tried to google that ugly car with no sucess. From what I remeber yea paint brush and house paint describe it quite nicely.
Post by Meds » Sat Sep 24, 2011 1:46 pm
Topper wrote: Hey Meds, how's the security guard gig?
Sorry to take bite of your argument.
Afraid that one is over my head Tops.
Post by Strangelove » Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:12 pm
Meds wrote:
Strangelove wrote: C'mon Meds, the fix was in??
Wake up, this is how they ref in the SCF buddy!
You're blinded to the pussiness due to all that koolaid you've been drinking ole pal.
Oh you know it's true....
I'm guessing you ignored the back-to-back SCF played by Detroit and Pittsburgh.
And Detroit's players have almost always benefited from the protection of the refs.
I'm not saying it was fixed, but the playing surface was definitely tilted in Boston's favor. The Canucks were given a chance to win, just not the same chance that the Bruin's were.
Ummm those Wings/Pens teams had enough talent to overcome a certain level of pussiness.
Last year's Canucks did not.
Waaaaaaay too much pussiness to overcome.
Folks keep reminiscing about the 94 Canucks because at least they died like MEN.
Unlike last year's Canucks.
Y'gotsta have a certain level of "guts and balls" (thanks LB) if y'wantsta overcome a given lack in talent.
Call me old-fashioned but I prefer the 94 version of your Vancouver Canucks to last year's embarrassment.
mathonwy
Post by mathonwy » Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:44 pm
'94 was memorable and '11 was forgettable.
In '94, we had no business being in game 7 of the SC final.
In '11, it should never have gotten to game 7.
In '94, our captain put his team on his back and almost won game 7 single-handedly.
In '11, we got SHUT OUT in game 7.
If the road games were closer in score and the Bruins had won game 7 in spectacular fashion, the loss would have been much easier to stomach. But they weren't and game 7 was a debacle.
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Post by Rumsfeld » Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:57 pm
People are really overstating the "embarrassment" factor of last season.
The officiating was what I found most embarrassing.
We were the best team in the league for six months, by FAR, and came within a game of the Stanley Cup. We vanquished our hated rivals the Blackhawks and took home a shitload of hardware. Set franchise records in almost every relevant category.
Was it disappointing as hell? Yes. Embarrassing? No.
There are millions of fans of 28 other teams who would love to be that embarrassed. Try to put it in perspective, guys. You're reading too many rival fan blogs.
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Good points Rummy, but the Canucks performance in the SCF was embarrassing.
And predictable.
Deja vu all over again....
Strangelove wrote: Good points Rummy, but the Canucks performance in the SCF was embarrassing.
I just want to win a damn cup. Don't care how we do it.
Been waiting my whole life...
Rumsfeld wrote: I just want to win a damn cup. Don't care how we do it.
I know the feeling buddy.
But seeing as how Rogers Arena was built on an ancient indian burial site, it just ain't gunna happen.
jackalman
Post by jackalman » Sat Sep 24, 2011 5:21 pm
Strangelove wrote:
The saddle dome is built in the middle of a big pile of shit and they won a cup!
Sorry Jackalman, I don't make the rules....
Strangelove wrote: Sorry Jackalman, I don't make the rules....
Sadly...
Strangelove wrote: Call me old-fashioned but I prefer the 94 version of your Vancouver Canucks to last year's embarrassment.
Well said Doc. The 94 version of the Nucks would have destroyed that Boston team. Oh well we get to go thru it again but this time we will win it
Just another reason why the 94 team was so great.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbH5SanV_M4
dhabums
Post by dhabums » Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:03 pm
Rumsfeld wrote: People are really overstating the "embarrassment" factor of last season.
I've spent a few months UNDERSTATING it. Now that hockey is back, I can come to terms with it. Like many fans, I really didn't feel that disappointed that we lost. It sucked, but it didn't surprise or disappoint me like it should have.
BTW, didn't read a single blog and spent a month of the playoffs in Europe watching games after midnight almost complete oblivious to CDN media.
Post by Doyle Hargraves » Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:57 am
Blob Mckenzie wrote: I loved the early 90's Canucks. If the Rags didn't get that extra day break between games 6 and 7 we aren't having this conversation Mondi.
Question for ya Blob.....
If the officiating had been honest enough to penalize Chara every time he sat on a player behind the B's net, and thereby giving us a plethora of deserved 5-on-3 PP chances, or, if they had sent whichever Boston Bully at the time to the penalty box every time he took a liberty in an attempt to intimidate one of our players, would we still be having this conversation?
Daniel Sedin getting a penalty for taking 5 shots to the head after a whistle pretty much summed up the way the league wanted that series to go.
I don't disagree that the officiating was poor Meds but the fact is the Canucks PP was non existent against the B's. I'm not sure how much diffference it would have made.
there were a lot of factors why the team lost- poor officiating, lousy PP, injuries, complete meltdowns by Luongo, the team coming unglued and participating in scrums they had no business being in. It is what is .
The 2011 team had more talent than the 94 team but for my money the 94 team had a lot more heart and they were a lot tougher.


A spokesman for Tishman Speyer confirmed the sales but declined to comment on the financial details.
Investors such as pension and sovereign wealth funds have poured into European commercial real estate, lured by the potential for higher returns compared with bonds. U.S. private equity firms that bet on demand for European offices by modernizing and redeveloping buildings have been beneficiaries of that appetite in the past five years, selling completed projects to institutional investors for huge profits.
Tishman Speyer bought the London property for 170 million pounds in 2012, carried out a redevelopment and secured new tenants. The Frankfurt development, which will be the first tower to include offices and homes in the city, has already secured tenants including Morgan Stanley.


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Why is it essential to choose between Consultants, Contractors or Study Partners?
Students dream of choosing MBBS study options abroad. But to make it happen practically, you would need to reach out to someone who will guide you through the whole procedure. The first people that you are most likely to encounter with are the CONSULTANTS. There are umpteen number of consulting agencies in India, waiting for you with never – ending study options abroad. We can completely understand that filtering out a trustworthy consultant out of the lot is one hell of a job! It's like picking a well – edged diamond out of the irregular stones.
Consultants do an amazing work – starting from registering your application till getting you your study visa. Most of your work in India, concerned with your visa application, will be done by the consultants. They will start off by helping you in selecting the suitable country for best MBBS study options abroad. Following this, you'd be given a list of foreign medical institutes. After you have selected a place, consultants will gather all your documents, forward it to their intermediate partners (CONTRACTORS) sitting abroad, for assessment. They will assist you in getting your admission letters and invitations from the respective university in order to process your application further. They will prepare your Visa application file according to the guidelines provided by the contractors and will forward it to the embassy.
In addition to getting you your visa, consultants will also furnish you with all the required information about travelling abroad.
Briefing about the destination, etc.
Great amount of help, isn't it? But this package comes with a lot of compromises wrapped in shimmering papers.
Consultants are partnered with contractors, associated with specific foreign universities. Therefore, they provide information and admission offers only for those institutions and will not brief you with other beneficial options in the country. It's a biased approach; but that's what Business is!
Moreover, their work finishes in India itself and for this; you will be charged some hefty bucks for simply making you board the flight. They take no responsibility for whatsoever happens later. They are least likely going to attend to your calls in case you experience any problem. Instead, they would recommend you to talk to the contractors. Consultants would be of immense help and will tend to all your queries till you board your flight. Their duty concludes after you land on a foreign soil.
Upon landing in Ukraine, your charge would be taken over by the CONTRACTORS. They are foreign based organisations which invites students for MBBS admissions abroad with the help of consultants. In this entire process, consultants and contractors are completely dependent on each other and cannot function without mutual support. As previously mentioned, the main work of Contractors is to arrange your invitation letters for admission. Your visa application file is also assorted by them.
Medical insurance and other tests.
Basically, Contractors are going to be by your side during this entire time of your stay in Ukraine. They would be the ones tending to your problems from 1st to 6th year of your course duration. Since they usually are non – medical personnel, you will not get any studies related advice from them. You would have to turn to your professors or senior students in such case, who might not be always available.
But, no worries! Why is INSPIRING MINDZ here for? With us, you would be dealt with all your doubts and we promise, you won't regret any time being with us.
We are known as the STUDY PARTNERS because we are partners more than a business. It's easier for us to understand your dilemma and fears about opting for MBBS study options abroad. We have lived your age and have experienced the similar feelings that you might be going through right now. We are a team of doctors, who managed to study and graduate with all the guidance we had in our hands. Travelling to and living on a foreign land can be very challenging and we certainly, don't want our young aspiring doctors to go through any unnecessary obstacles. We are making sure that your whole journey from India to Ukraine is as smooth and flourishing.
Study Partners does the work of both consultants & contractors. We would be responsible for listing out the best medical universities for you. Unlike consultants, we will provide you with all the favourable study options along with their salient features so that you can make a comparison and decide for yourself, where you want to study. We ask you to do your own research!
Our duty will not terminate in India or in Ukraine. We are going to stand by you all along the way as far as you can reach. From getting your visa to landing you safely in Ukraine, accommodating you in hostels and for all your smallest needs, you need no other than us. We would offer everything under one roof.
The best part! You don't have to go anywhere for your study related queries. We are doctors, and nobody can guide you as well as us. We would help you in the selection of your books for each semester. You would be mentored on how to study your various subjects and simultaneous preparation for your exams.
INSPIRING MINDZ offers exclusive range of monthly tests, questionnaire on our telegram group, and YouTube learning videos. We will not only enlighten your path through your MBBS course but we are sticking by you even after you graduate. Students would be extensively trained and taught for FMGE screening exam, USMLE steps and PLAB. We will help you in choosing the right study material for these competitive exams and other tips to crack them.
We bet you cannot find these offers anywhere else. After all, we are known as the STUDY PARTNERS for some reason.
We are one single bowl of your satisfaction, providing everything vital for you, during this entire journey. You would not need to contact different people for your different needs. Whenever you'd feel stuck, we will never recommend you to ask someone else for help because that's our prime responsibility to offer our services to you. Let us help your dreams come true.
Please contact INSPIRING MINDZ for more information.


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Flames, clenched fists and death threats -- a heart-pounding collage of sensational imagery and rhetoric. What more could a TV exec need to attract audience eyeballs?
Recall the talking heads who told us in 1990, after Saddam invaded Kuwait, that "the Arab street" was going to rise en masse, as an ur-proletariat, which would support Saddam against the West. If you need documentation, check out a few old PBS "NewsHour" transcripts.
But the mass rising didn't happen. Why? Because the Arab street was, to a great extent, the creation of television cameras. Political operatives -- no doubt many on Saddam's payroll -- knew they could attract the sensation-hungry camera crews and use the media to project the operatives' preferred "image of anger."
Twenty-first century Islamo-fascist terrorists, however, have refined the model and moved beyond an image of anger to a new form of prepared global ambush that integrates murder, terror and instant media.
Since May 2005, we've seen the CBS ambush employed effectively on three notable occasions, the latest being Pope Benedict's remarks at Regensburg University.
In May 2005, Newsweek ran its phony Guantanamo Bay prison "Koran flushing" story. Violent riots broke out in several predominantly Muslim countries. The riots in Afghanistan attracted particular attention. Indian military analyst Bahukutumbi Raman wrote that those riots were incited by "well-organized agents of the Hizb ut-Tahrir terror gang."
The Newsweek story gave the terrorists an emotion-laden "grievance trigger." The ambush consisted of violent riots and a prepared deluge of anti-American propaganda. The vicious riots not only attracted further global media coverage, but also intimidated Muslims who oppose terrorist organizations and their violent interpretation of Islam.
In September 2005, the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten published a series of editorial cartoons featuring the Prophet Muhammad. The cartoons attracted political protests and several violent threats, but the cartoons were no international cause celebre. In fact, an Egyptian newspaper published several of the cartoons in an article condemning the Jyllands-Posten.
But in January 2006, waves of orchestrated, coordinated violence broke out in predominantly Muslim nations and in Muslim neighborhoods. The terrorists and political operatives promoted a "clash of civilizations" propaganda line, with the cartoons as the "grievance trigger."
Pope Benedict's Regensburg ruminations provided another CBS ambush trigger.
Benedict -- in a speech that examined historical relations between Muslims and Christians -- quoted the Byzantine Emperor Manuel II Paleologus, a ruler whose empire consisted of little more than the city of Constantinople. Muslim Turks had all but dismembered his realm. Manuel II, engaged in a dialog with a Muslim Persian scholar, challenged the Persian to show him "just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached."
An imprudent quote by a man on a global podium? Yes -- particularly since popes blessed several sword-bearing Crusades. It is, however, a defensible quotation in the context of an academic lecture. The pope pointed out the dialog between Manuel II and the Persian examined "the truth of both (religions)." But context doesn't matter when triggering a CBS ambush, only the superficial trace of historical grievance and the energy of emotional slight. The "distributed" violence following the media magnification of the pope's remarks included firebombing Christian churches (in several Muslim countries) and the execution-style slaying of a Catholic nun who worked in a hospital in Somalia. A hospital administrator said her murder was "not a random act."
Executing a CBS ambush requires the implicit cooperation of sensationalist media -- media that delight in emotional slights and rarely probe beyond the superficial. Until that implicit cooperation ends, the Islamo-fascists will continue to exploit this productive stratagem, achieving propaganda victories designed to ignite a "clash of civilizations" and brutally intimidate their Muslim and non-Muslim opposition.


We at NARHA congratulate Judith Kruse, executive director of Central Illinois Riding Therapy, who was recently featured by Hediger & Meyers in The Marketeer, Central Illinois' business-to-business journal. Judith began as a volunteer with CIRT and has held numerous state and national positions with NARHA. Congratulations, Judith, on this recognition!
NARHA has a disaster relief fund to assist NARHA centers with an immediate need in funding expenses not normally covered by operating insurance after natural or man-made catastrophic disasters. This includes disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tornados, floods, fires and drought.
You can find the Disaster Relief Fund guidelines and application on NARHA's homepage.
Thank you to all who have participated so far in our "Guess the National Conference Luncheon Speaker" contest. We've had some great guesses, but no one has guessed correctly yet. We will be giving you hints in NARHA News over the next several weeks or until someone guesses correctly. The first person to correctly guess who our luncheon speaker is will win a $25 gift certificate to Equestrian Collections. Email your guesses to Cher Smith.
This issue's hint: While he is best known for movies and television (and one character in particular), he was also a boxer and boxed with the Coast Guard's team, posting 201 wins out of 217 matches.
Nominations for NARHA's 2010 Awards Program are due by May 14, 2010. Click here to download the 2010 criteria and nomination forms.
There is still time to register early for the 2010 NARHA National Conference and Annual Meeting and save! Click here to register.
Get continuing education credit hours October 21-24 at the CHA International Conference at The Oaks Equestrian Center in Lake City, FL. Visit the CHA website to view the current flyer, tentative schedule of speakers and sessions and registration form. Cost is only $350 for the entire conference, not including lodging. This is the CHA member rate but is extended to all NARHA members as well.
The American Hippotherapy Association asked NARHA to inform its members of the death of Barbara Heine, physical therapist, on March 30, 2010. Barb had been diagnosed with mantle cell cancer in August 2009 and has been battling the disease since that time.
Heine also served as education chair for AHA and for three years as AHA's President. She developed a manual for Australian therapists on hippotherapy and is credited with training, establishing and credentialing Australian hippotherapy programs.
Heine was one of the founding members of the American Hippotherapy Certification Board. In honor of her superior and vast equine skills, AHA had established the Barb Heine Horse of the Year award.
For the hippotherapy and the EAAT community, the loss of Barb will be a void impossible to fill. Our condolences to her family.
In October, Storey Publishing released its latest equine volume, A Parent's Guide to Riding Lessons: Everything You Need to Know to Survive and Thrive with a Horse Loving Kid by Elise Gaston Chand. The book starts with the basics, giving parents a solid foundation of horse knowledge. Of particular interest to NARHA members is chapter four on finding a therapeutic riding center for children with special needs and the section about NARHA. An expansive list of resources concludes the guide, giving parents a realistic way to nurture their children's dreams of horseback riding.
A Parent's Guide to Riding Lessons retails for $14.95 and can be ordered from most major bookstores or ordered online.
On May 16, 2010, the IRS will begin revoking tax-exempt status from nonprofits that failed to file three consecutive annual returns (Form 990-N, 990-EZ, 990, or 990-PF).
GuideStar, the leading source of nonprofit information and the source of Charity Check, which verifies charitable status, estimates that 350,000 to 400,000 nonprofits are in danger of losing their exemptions. A large number of these organizations are smaller nonprofits that previously were not required to file an annual return because their gross revenues were $25,000 or less. These nonprofits now must file Form 990-N, which the IRS created in response to the Pension Protection Act.
Read more about these upcoming changes.
Is there an upcoming Purina Mills Horse Owner Workshop or Horse Health Fair in your area? What hot new Purina Mills product is being featured at your dealer? Is there a coupon? Don't miss out. Visit the Purina website and click on the map for updates on events and promotions in your area. Click here for a coupon worth $10 off the workshop for you and a friend.
Monty Roberts, who revolutionized the way many horses are trained today worldwide, has announced several upcoming clinics in California. On May 24-26, Roberts will teach a three-day clinic, "Riding with Respect," striving for performance from your horse through non-violent training. August 16-20, Roberts will teach and demonstrate such training challenges as bucking, bolting and biting.
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Tim Bohen's Valentines Stock List Revisited
by SteadyTrade | Mar 18, 2019 | Episodes | 1 comment
Today's show is a little different, featuring a time-capsule format. In the episode, host Tim Bohen shares some stock predictions he made in February and compares his theories for how the stocks would perform with how they actually performed in the month since.
Listen in as Tim and co-host Stephen Johnson review the stock picks and critique what Tim got right and what he got wrong!
Last month on Valentine's Day, when the world was focusing on love, Tim was missing Stephen during his Thailand trip.
Instead of crying into his beer, he put together a Valentine's Day watchlist of stocks he loves and published it on StocksToTrade.com. Today, both hosts go through the list and review how the trades went, how they performed, and what happened.
Tim's Valentine's Day Watchlist Criteria
To narrow down his watchlist, Tim used one of his favorite scans from StocksToTrade Pro, where he performed a 52-week scan for stocks that were within 2% of the 52-week high. In looking for stocks that were hitting that level but hadn't blown through it, he felt that he could find some strong contenders for trades.
So how did his theories stack up? Here are some highlights:
HYRE
Undoubtedly this was the sketchiest stock of the bunch, offered by a business with a kind of silly premise. This business offers people to rent out their cars to other people who can then drive for Uber or Lyft.
Wary? So is Stephen, who says, "Would you really give up your car to some dirty man wearing sandals?"
After its IPO, the stock did nothing but fade. Then, in January, it broke out. Tim's theory was that it would peak because while Uber and Lyft haven't had their IPOs yet, this was a way to invest in that sector. Was he right? Listen to find out!
Zix Corporation is a company that provides email encryption services. Cool, but not necessarily a sexy sector.
As Tim saw it, it was a stock that was trending and had some hope. It hadn't consolidated, so it could go either way. Was Tim spot on, or did he fall on his face with this one? Find out in the episode.
This is a true love stock of Tim's for some time. The first weed stock listed on the Nasdaq, he spotted it in the $7 range, and now it's in the $20s.
With so many weed stocks now on the big exchanges, could CRON continue to be a groundbreaker and make traders big money? In the episode, you'll hear how the stock has performed since Tim made his watchlist.
Tim had a 'latte' hope for the Starbucks stock. It had been going sideways, but then in February, it reached new 52-week highs. Earnings had just been released, the market was moving, and Howard Schultz had just announced he might run for president.
Tim posited that with all this news, many more buyers might be interested in SBUX simply because it was being mentioned so much, so he added it to the list. But did all those news bits actually boost the stock price?
ZYNG
Zynga Inc. is a social game developer and the maker of Farmville.
In Tim's view, since online gaming is hot and there's plenty of buzz in the sector, it had potential. It was an earnings winner and poised to potentially be a sympathy play, as many other gaming companies had broken out recently.
Tim thought it had potential, but did he get zinged by Zynga? Find out in the episode!
Garmin, Inc is a company focusing on wearable tech. With 52-week highs happening, Tim saw it as being perhaps ready to break out. The popularity of other wearable tech, like the Fitbit and Apple Watch, only furthered his theory.
Be sure to listen to how this stock's performance played out — you might be amazed by the huge difference in stock price between February and today!
Got a Pressing Question?
Do you have a question or comment about the episode? Did you trade any of the stocks on Tim's watchlist? Leave a comment below or on YouTube!
How much did you love this episode? Be sure to leave an iTunes review!
Lenore Odendaal on March 19, 2019 at 4:05 pm
When Stephen said, 'depends how many scanners is the stock showing up on..and..how many other stocks are moving that day'. I felt like BPTH's recent rip up was partly due to there was nothing much else happening that day. Do you agree?


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Report on Sheveluch (Russia) — 20 February-26 February 2002
Smithsonian / US Geological Survey Weekly Volcanic Activity Report, 20 February-26 February 2002
Managing Editor: Gari Mayberry
Global Volcanism Program, 2002. Report on Sheveluch (Russia). In: Mayberry, G (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report, 20 February-26 February 2002. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.
Volcano Profile | Weekly Report (20 February-26 February 2002)
Volcanic unrest continued at Shiveluch during 15-22 February, with several ash-and-gas explosions occurring and seismicity remaining above background levels. An eruption on 15 February at 1501 produced an ash cloud accompanied by pyroclastic flows that traveled 2.5 km down the SE slope of the dome. The highest rising observed ash cloud was produced by an eruption on 19 February at 0800; it reached a height of 3.5-4 km above the lava dome. Seismicity included earthquakes with magnitudes less than 2.4 at depths of 0-5 km, many local shallow seismic signals (from possible avalanches or weak gas-ash explosions), and episodes of weak intermittent volcanic tremor. Thermal anomalies and ash clouds were visible on satellite imagery. The volcano remained at Color Concern Code Orange ("volcano is in eruption or eruption may occur at any time").
Sources: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT), Anchorage Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC)


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KAU KAURU VOICES
The kids who dreamed before Ramaphosa
About a month before opposition politicians lambasted President Cyril Ramaphosa for outlining his dreams for a future South Africa, a small group on the Cape Flats were encouraging about 25 young choral singers to imagine better lives for themselves.
The management team of the Junior Rosa choir had begun preparing the kids –mainly from Manenberg and Langa – for their first mini-production called Dare to Dream, held on 6 July 2019 in Wynberg.
The choir was formed three years ago, based on the principles of the adult Rosa choir that is uniquely diverse in its membership and its multilingual delivery of songs. Both choirs, together with various other projects, fall under the banner of the fast growing Cape Cultural Collective.
The Project Manager of the choir, Aziza Davids, herself an accomplished singer and youth development activist, delivered the following poem during the production, that encapsulated the essence of the theme;
Sometimes our goals and destinations
Seem so astronomical and very scary
But we dream about pursuing them anyway
Daring to dream gives us
And vision
What gives our lives meaning
Is the ability to make a difference
It is about living authentically
And surrendering to a higher power
Beyond our dreams
Dare to succeed
Dare to fail
Dare to grow
Most importantly,
The theme unfolded through various rehearsals and practices and was delivered through song, dance and drama.
The originator of the theme, Janine Parenzee, who is the choir director, said that the message for the children in the last few months has been that they must not allow their personal circumstances to stop them from imagining a better future.
"As the years go by, they must continue to dream about what they could possibly become," she said.
Naturally, fundamental social transformation is the only way for children to break out of a cycle poverty and realise their full potential. Structural changes are required in the economy, in health care, education and safety.
But there must no underestimating the power of the Arts in changing lives. The children are increasingly integrating across language, cultural and geographical divides. The Arts visibly boosts their confidence and gives them a sense of belonging. Research has shown that music and drama enhances the cognitive abilities of young people and enables them to become more complete human beings.
For more about the junior choir and other Cape Cultural Collective projects, go to www.capeculturalcollective.org.za or Cape Cultural Collective on Facebook.
More stories in Issue 113
Life's complexities hit the stage
The Fishermen probes broken trust that eventually obliterates the Agwu family
Screams of women through art
A tour with deep emotions
Shades of black: An exhibition in colour
Invoking memory and curiosity
The Arts take choristers into new space
Johnny Clegg: Rebel, intellectual, musician
Clegg was a dissident, a courageous man who confronted history and left an enduring mark on the world
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The National Practice Standards and Bylaws for the Canadian Association of Medical and Surgical Nurses were approved in 2008 and updated in 2018. The development of the National Practice Standards was critical to CAMSN's recognition by the CNA as a specialty group. It was also the first step in certification exam development, paving the way for the first medical-surgical certification examination in 2010.


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Haredim lukewarm on Trump announcement
UTJ MKs express hope that Trump's recognition of Jerusalem won't cost Israel diplomatically.
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Ben Shaul , Dec 07 , 2017 6:07 AM
Meir Porush
Haredi politicians on Wednesday offered a reserved response to U.S. President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Deputy Education Minister Meir Porush (United Torah Judaism) argued that Trump's declaration could lead to a diplomatic process being forced on Israel.
"Trump's declaration of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel will cost us dearly and in the diplomatic plan that he will present, it will harm us," said Porush.
"It is preferable to build in Judea and Samaria and in neighborhoods of Jerusalem where they are crying for housing, rather than a declaration that has no substance," he added.
Porush's colleague, Deputy Knesset Speaker MK Yisrael Eichler, had similar sentiments.
"I welcome the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem. But I would prefer a thousand apartments for young couples in Jerusalem to one building of the American embassy. I pray that the declaration will not cost us the blood of terror attacks," said Eichler.
Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu hailed Trump's declaration as "a historic day."
"It's been the capital of Israel for nearly 70 years. Jerusalem has been the focus of our hopes, our dreams, our prayers for three millennia. Jerusalem has been the capital of the Jewish people for 3,000 years," said Netanyahu.
"We're profoundly grateful to the President for his courageous and just decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to prepare for the opening of the U.S. embassy here. This decision reflects the President's commitment to an ancient but enduring truth, to fulfilling his promises and to advancing peace. The President's decision is an important step towards peace, for there is no peace that doesn't include Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel."
Jewish Home chairman and Education Minister Naftali Bennett congratulated Trump for resisting pressure not to recognize Jerusalem.


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During my six years on the AAFP Board of Directors, I have traveled all over the country to state chapter meetings and other family medicine events and met thousands of family physicians. These extraordinary individuals do incredible work in diverse locations and practice settings. One of the common traits we all share, however, is the sincere desire to serve our communities. It is amazing how many ways we do that. As I transition out of this role, please know that my advocacy and passion for the work of my colleagues will not evaporate.
As I end my time on the AAFP Board of Directors, I look forward to finding a challenge that stirs my passions and allows me to be of service.
As an AAFP officer, I've had numerous opportunities to talk with medical students and tell the stories of family medicine. Family physicians are like pluripotent stem cells because we can adapt to any kind of practice setting. Our broad training allows us to not only treat both genders and all age groups in a traditional family medicine practice but also provide hospice and palliative care, as well as work in emergency medicine and urgent care, hospitalist roles, sports medicine, public health, global health, research, education and so much more. Whether running a federal agency or a solo practice, the heart of family medicine is our commitment to patients and health improvement.
The pluripotent nature of family medicine has certainly been evident in my own career. I've been an associate director of a residency program, a television health reporter, a state official, a health consultant and a clinician in a federally qualified health center. I have cared for patients all along the way, and it remains such a privilege.
My first job, however, was working for my dad when I was a teenager. He was a Korean War veteran and had a pluripotent business career of his own. My dad passed away a few weeks ago after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He will be greatly missed, and my family is feeling this transition, as well. We recently interred Dad at the local cemetery he once owned. The day was filled with stories, laughter, tears and the support of good friends.
It was my dad who told me early on to make my mark on the world and try to make it better. Both my parents were involved in service and leadership in our community, and they emphasized the concept of giving back. I've tried my best to follow their example through work with the AAFP, the Pennsylvania AFP, the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Cancer Society and other groups.
As my time on the Board winds down, interesting and diverse opportunities have arisen. Again, our broad training and ability to adapt to different situations is apparent. Like my amazing family medicine colleagues, I will need to find a challenge that stirs my passions and allows me to be of service. I'm considering an option that would allow me to use both my M.D. and my M.B.A. to help address a population whose health care needs are not being met. It's an intriguing idea and one, I think, that would make my dad proud.
There are many challenges remaining but also many opportunities for family physicians today. The AAFP Board members practice in the same environments as our colleagues and face the same apprehensions about what the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act will bring, clunky electronic health records, the American Board of Family Medicine's Family Medicine Certification process, ridiculous prior authorization hassles, worries about workforce, and all the other concerns. But they are a bold group, and I am extremely proud of the tough stances they have taken this year on these many fronts. The AAFP has tremendous staff, and I want to thank them for everything that they do for me and my fellow family physicians.
I have been honored to serve a profession that I cherish. Collectively, we provide care through 192 million office visits a year, and the leadership, compassion and service above and beyond that care cannot be calculated. Each of us is working to leave the world a better place, just as my dad suggested so long ago.
Wanda Filer, M.D., M.B.A., is Board chair of the AAFP. Her term ends Sept. 13 during the Congress of Delegates.
Posted at 12:00PM Sep 06, 2017 by Wanda Filer, M.D.


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The Walk is Dubai's hot new hangout
Luxury hotels, penthouses and incredible views have made The Walk at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Residence one of the city's must-visit spots
By Simon Cable 16 February 2016 • 10:00am
Situated on the edge of the marina, the Grosvenor House is close to an array of attractions Credit: Photo: Nicolas Dumont
From the world's tallest building to the planet's largest man-made island, Dubai is a city used to breaking records.
The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence is a typically audacious feat of engineering that claims to be the world's biggest residential development. Situated in the heart of the awe-inspiring Dubai Marina (which also claims to be the world's largest, naturally), JBR accommodates 15,000 people within its hotel rooms, studios, penthouses and apartments overlooking the Gulf.
Completed in 2007, it now boasts a collection of luxury hotels, including the four-star JA Ocean View, while Grosvenor House, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa and Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection are all situated within the two-mile canal city.
While Dubai's visitors are lured by the promise of sun, sea and sand, it is a fashionista's paradise, famed for its shopping. The Walk is a mile-long, two-storey strip running the length of the JBR, with more than 300 retailers, restaurants, department stores, cafés and gyms.
Whether it is 8am or 11pm, there is always something open. The Covent Garden Market, open from October to April, is a nice alternative to the high-end fashion and glamour of the malls, selling handmade jewellery, unique soaps, locally made clothing and artisan souvenirs.
Standing out in a city that boasts some of the world's most extravagant buildings is not an easy task. However, the Grosvenor House hotel (main picture) has succeeded in becoming something of a landmark, thanks to its two glittering 45-storey towers that dominate the marina's skyline.
Each tower boasts a gym, spa and terrace pool. The hotel also has no fewer than 16 dining establishments, making it a go-to destination for food lovers in a city crammed with eateries run by celebrity chefs.
Gary Rhodes' Mezzanine and Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Indego are among the most popular. Grosvenor House is also home to the renowned Bar 44 – famous for offering 44 different types of champagne and its glorious views of the city.
If you're looking for even more entertainment, guests at Grosvenor House also have access to the pool and beach at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa, while half-board guests can eat at a choice of seven restaurants at Le Royal Meridien as well as four in Grosvenor House itself.
The resort's location on the edge of Dubai Marina offers easy access to the city centre and Dubai Media City, one of the biggest technology hubs and business communities in the Middle East.
It is also only a short pitch and putt away from the Emirates Golf Club and a quick taxi ride from the Ibn Battuta Mall, which has 275 shops, 50 restaurants and a 21-screen cinema. During the summer it hosts a variety of markets specialising in local crafts, including photography and ethnic clothing.
Three nights' bed and breakfast, and flights, from £516pp at kenwoodtravel.co.uk
The hotel caters for activity-lovers and those looking to relax
A stay at the award-winning Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection could literally help take your holiday to new heights.
As well as its prime location overlooking Jumeirah Beach, the resort is right next door to SkyDive Dubai, the leading skydiving company in the United Arab Emirates.
Jumping out of a plane at 13,000ft might not appeal to every visitor, but a tandem skydive with a trained instructor arguably offers the best way to view Dubai's iconic sights, including the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah island, a man-made island 6km long.
The hotel's Elixir Spa offers guests a choice of 30 facial and body treatments, while visitors can enjoy sports facilities, including four tennis courts, two squash courts and two racquetball courts.
The Mall of the Emirates is only a 10-minute drive away, while Dubai international airport can be reached within 30 minutes.
The hotel was chosen at the 2015 World Traveller Awards as having the Leading Executive Club Lounge – which spreads across all of the 25th floor, and has spectacular views across the Palm Jumeirah from its outdoor terrace. It has a dedicated kitchen with live cooking stations and a children's lounge.
Three nights' half-board, including flights, from £559pp at kenwoodtravel.co.uk
Take advantage of the complimentary shuttle to Dubai's malls
Dubai has more than 90,000 hotels rooms, with plans to almost double its numbers by 2020 to host 20 million tourists a year.
Among the city's newest establishments is the JA Ocean View, which opened its doors in 2012. It is located on the bustling Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence in the centre of Dubai's spectacular Marina.
While many of the hotel's competitors have embraced the city's opulence and extravagance, the JA Ocean View has opted for a more understated approach, priding itself on offering "casual luxury" and "heartfelt hospitality".
And perhaps admirably for a city that revels in excess, it champions a more ethical approach. Last year it completed a Green Global Audit in recognition of its attempts to use sustainable products.
But its ethical approached has not compromised its quality – TripAdvisor voted the JA Ocean View among the Top 25 Hotels in the United Arab Emirates for romance.
Shopping enthusiasts are also in luck, with a complimentary daily shuttle to Dubai's major malls. There is a large public beach just 100 steps from the resort, while the hotel also provides a complimentary shuttle service to the private beach at its sister hotels within the JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort.
Three nights' bed and breakfast, including flights, from £506pp at kenwoodtravel.co.uk
Venture to the nearby arena for a spot of alfresco dining
The five-star Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa is one of Dubai's most established resorts, and among the most popular for families.
The main draw is the huge variety of beach activities and water sports, including windsurfing, waterskiing, fishing and sailing, while even the health centre has its own fitness studio for 12- to 15-year olds.
The resort has a Roman-themed spa, Caracalla, which features five hammam pools in addition to its saunas and steam rooms, and has been voted the Middle East's leading spa resort by the World Travel Awards.
Le Royal Meridien is also on the doorstep of two of the world's most prestigious and iconic golf courses – The Address Montgomerie Dubai, an 18-hole championship course, and Emirates Golf Club, known as the "desert miracle" for its lush fairways and immaculate greens. Both courses are floodlit, allowing play during the evenings when the temperatures are cooler.
The hotel has 13 restaurants and bars, offering everything from Mexican to Italian cuisine, and rooftop cocktails with views over the city's dazzling skyline and shoreline.
Dubai's huge Marina located nearby offers one of the most popular destinations for alfresco dining, while Pier 7 Dubai Marina is a tower dedicated to diverse cuisines.
And if you're looking for even more variety, guests can make the most of a free shuttle service to the gleaming towers of Grosvenor House, where they can enjoy complimentary use of the facilities, from its spa to the terrace pool.
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I've previously hosted sell out workshops across the country from Manchester to Brighton, as well as at Anthropologie in London.
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Naturaw have added Wild Yorkshire Rabbit 500g, £2.45 to their range in a compostable recycled sugarcane tub.
I got my first delivery of naturaw today. I am very impressed with the packaging. The cartons will go in the compost so I am very happy about that. The food was delivered about midday and was out for 4 hours. It was still frozen with the wool liner. The food looks really good but I will report back on that later. The last lot of food I had was Bella and Duke. If I had continued with this I would have had to play with the portion size. I was feeding the same amount as nutriment and my dog seemed hungry and lost weight. I will continue on that amount with the naturaw and monitor.
It seems like Naturaw are experiencing a stock issue at the moment. see here for their statement on twitter. Bad news for me although hopefully they will be back on track soon. Good news for the planet because hopefully this is an indication that there is a growing demand for eco-friendly packaging.
In terms of the food. I found that my dog has started to gain weight rather rapidly. Took me a while but I realised that in order to feed like for like, I need to add some water to make up the weight to 85 grams for my dog. I tried 65gs this morning and when topped up with water this looked very similar to the consistency of the other raw completes I have fed. The naturaw is pretty dry in comparison. I am assuming this is because it needs to be to prevent leakage through the sugar cane cartons. More good news because it means the food should go further. I am hoping the reduced portion will stabilise her weight but will monitor.


Sometimes the most frustrating crises are the small ones: the delivery vehicle that breaks down, the emergency restock, the last minute marketing push. These are pretty routine, banal problems that can be addressed with a relatively small amount of money. But whether you're short $100,000 or $10,000, a shortfall can wreak havoc on your business.
We'll take a look at how you can get a $10,000 loan to cover those small, but critical gaps.
One of the most important things to consider is what, exactly, you intend to spend the money on. This is important because some lenders will have restrictions on the type of industries and circumstances they'll lend to.
Just as important to understand is that equipment lending follows a different kind of logic than does working capital. Because the equipment you're purchasing can act as collateral, equipment loans tend to have better rates than comparable working capital loans. Equipment financing also opens up leases as an option, which can be faster and more comprehensive (though generally more expensive) than loans.
Another deciding factor can be how quickly you need the funds. Often, when a company needs a relatively small amount of money, they need it sooner rather than later. While many traditional banks have begun streamlining their processes, it's not unusual for the vetting and underwriting process to drag out for weeks or even months. In these cases, it can be a tradeoff between the (generally) lower rates of traditional banks and the speed and convenience of alternative lenders. If you can afford to wait–and clear their lending hurdles–the traditional route is often still the best.
If there's one aspect of the loan process that's likely to keep you up at night, it's figuring out how to navigate seemingly opaque standards lenders use to decide who is worthy of funding. In the wake of the 2008 housing crash, traditional banks have been considerably more conservative about who they'll lend to, a trend that hasn't really subsided in the 10 years since.
Profitable companies that have been around for three years, whose credit ratings exceed 650 shouldn't have too much trouble securing cash from traditional sources. If your business is younger and your credit burdened by years of financial struggle, you may have to look to the alternative lending industry.
It's easy to think of the alternative lending industry as a bunch of grifters with slick websites and, to be fair, a significant number of them earn that reputation. But you can also find fast, unconventional funding at fairly reasonable rates if you approach the process with caution. The best way forward will likely depend on the state of your credit.
Businesses that are young, but don't have poor credit, you can approach the alternative lending market similarly to how you would a traditional loan. You should be able to qualify for most short-to-medium term financial products so long as your company is taking in enough revenue to cover the amount you borrow.
Consider looking at installment loans from lenders like StreetShares and Fundation, which combine speed with reasonable rates and repayment frequencies.
You aren't out of luck, but you'll need to be a bit more open-minded and will probably need to take a hit on your interest rate.
Short-term loans (STLs): Sometimes called cash-flow loans, STLs have term lengths of less than a year and are paid back daily or weekly. They don't accrue interest like term loans. Instead they charge a flat fee that frontloads the full costs of borrowing into your principal. Payments, in most cases, will be debited directly from your business checking account.
Merchant cash advances (MCAs): On the surface, MCAs closely resemble STLs, but there are a few key differences. The first is that MCAs aren't technically loans, so they aren't restricted by state laws governing loans. Except in rare cases, you'll need to do a significant portion of your sales via credit or debit card. Instead of debiting a bank account, a MCA funder will hold back a percentage of your daily credit sales until the advance is repaid.
Invoice factoring: One of the lesser known funding niches, invoice factoring lets you sell unprocessed invoices to a funder at a loss. You can avoid a lot of the short-term burdens that come with STLs and MCAs this way, although your ability to take advantage of invoice factoring will be circumstantial.
Small loans are big business for the lending industry. Finding one that works for your circumstances is just a matter of research. If you aren't sure where to begin, be sure to look at some of our favorite lenders.


(Hartford, OH)…After yet another rainout last weekend, Sharon Speedway looks to get back in the swing of things this Saturday, August 3 with the return of "Steel Valley Thunder". The last time the weekly six-division program was completed was back on June 22 due to several rainouts, an off night, and the July 20 special event. Saturday's annual Bill Kirila Memorial will feature the Governor Insurance DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds, Barris Supply RUSH Late Models, Summit Racing Equipment Modifieds, Gibson Insurance Agency Stock Cars, HTMA/Precise Racing Products Econo Mods, and the Deforest Used Parts Mini Stocks. Race time is set for 7 p.m.
Saturday's promotion is the twice rescheduled Armed Forces Night with free admission for those active duty members in uniform. Once again Saturday night, one lucky boy and girl under the age of 14 will win a bicycle or scooter thanks to King Bros. and Sharon Speedway. This promotion will continue throughout the 2013 season. Saturday's kitchen special is stuffed cabbage and mashed potatoes.
Come Saturday, it'll be six weeks since the ground-pounding DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds last hit the dirt at Sharon. On that June 22 night, Jim Weller, Jr. captured the third victory of the season and extended his point lead to 21 over Rex King, who also has three wins. Rex King, Jr., who has a pair of victories, is only another nine points back.
Defending champion, Dave Murdick, sits fourth in the Governor Insurance Agency standings over newcomers to the speedway, Eric Gabany and New York racer Ricky Richner. Since Sharon last ran, Richner beat the big blocks with his "358" small-block in a BRP Tour event at Eriez Speedway on July 7.
The RUSH Late Models are coming off of a big night the last they ran on Saturday, July 20 when Max Blair picked up his season's first win in the Sweeney Touring event, while track regular, Bobby Whitling, was the lucky recipient of the GM 604 engine giveaway presented by Sweeney and Pace Performance!
Dennis Lunger, Jr. continues his quest for his first track championship. The Albion, Pa. racer had never won a Sharon feature before the 2012 season finale and has added three victories this season, but his point lead has shrunk to 39 over defending champion, Will Thomas III. Matt Latta, Josh Double, and 2011 champion Josh Double are still in the hunt for the title. Barris Supply RUSH Late Model rookie, Jamie Wrightsman, is sixth in points.
It's talked about every week, but the quality and competitiveness of the Summit Racing Equipment Modifieds is pretty unbelievable. On July 20, Steve Dixon won the first of his career at the speedway as he became the amazing 10th different winner in the division already this season!
Jamie Duncan was one of five racers on July 20 that picked up their first win of the season, but Duncan's was more than that as he hadn't ever won at Sharon in 10 years of trying! Mike Clark, who two years ago won his first feature after 15 years of trying, is having his career best season as he's the driver to beat for his first championship as well. Clark has a pretty commanding 35-point lead on defending champion, Tim Burns, who is still winless this season. Paul Davis, Brian Carothers, and Jamie Scharba are a distant third through fifth in points. A regular season-high 19 cars turned out on July 20 despite several of the regulars missing in action.
Like the Big-Block Mods, the Econo Mods haven't competed at Sharon in six weeks. The HTMA/Precise Racing Product division has had strong car counts night in and night out as the relatively new division continues to gain cars. Thirty-nine different drivers have participated this year, but it's Ryan Fraley atop the standings by only three over Jeremy Double. Twelve-year-old Jacob Eucker is 31 points back of the top spot in third as rookie Ty Rhoades and Steve Burns, Jr. round out the top five.
Scott Gilliland, who opened the Mini Stock season on fire, has watched his Deforest Used Parts point lead slowly reduce as rookie Travis Creech has become the driver to beat of late. After winning five of the first nine features, Gilliland has been only able to muster a pair of thirds, a seventh, and an eighth as his lead is down to 33 over Creech, who was recently featured in "Open Throttle 360," a Pittsburgh-based television show on PCNC. Like Lunger, Kinney, and Clark, Gilliland has never won a championship as well.
Don't forget, coming up on Wednesday, August 14 will be the "Charlie Daniels Band" performing at the speedway along with the Huckin Fillybillys. Advance tickets are $ 33 or $ 37 at the gate. Advance tickets can be purchased online, at the speedway office, or at Yankee Lake Carryout.
The Lou Blaney Memorial Alzheimer's Association Benefit Event is nearing on Tuesday, August 20 featuring the "410" Sprint Cars for $ 5,000 to-win plus the BRP Big-Block Modifieds Tour for $ 2,000 to-win. It's NASCAR Night with Tony Stewart, Kyle Larson and Dave Blaney competing in Sprint Cars; however, unfortunately, Kasey Kahne will be unable to participate due to the fact that Sprint Car racing has all been eliminated from his racing plans. Sharon Speedway thanks Kasey for his great support of this event over the years.