What are you doing this for? Who are you doing this for? Why are you doing this? I tried going through the day intentionally questioning myself about everything I did. Is it for me? Is it for Wendy? Is it for God? Is it for others?
When we have someone else first in mind we can achieve more, be better and get more done. Help others get the win and you'll see your business grow and you'll grow personally. It's a law. A law of the universe.
Fred Meijer was a retail billionaire and my bosses, bosses, boss. He and his dad, Hendrick pioneered the first "supercenter" shopping experience in the 1960's. It became Meijer Thrifty Acres and today is known as Meijer. Although he was extremely wealthy, he lived his life humbly and modestly in my opinion.
It was a perfect summer day and some co-workers and I were eating our lunch outdoors in front of the Meijer office where I worked in corporate training. Connected to the office was a Meijer outlet store. In the distance we noticed a man get out of his car and walk towards us. "Oh, that's just Fred," someone said. Just Fred?
I put my hand up to my forehead to block the glare of the sun and watched him walk the whole way. He stopped for a moment to pick up some litter. When he got to the front of the office he asked with a smile if we were enjoying lunch. Then I said, "you sure parked a long way out there, Fred." He had parked is older model Buick far from the building. My mom would have referred his parking spot as "out on the back forty." There were many parking spaces closer to the building. Much closer. "We should let our customers and vendors park there," he said to me as he motioned to the closer parking spots. He gave a wave and went into the building.
My interpretation has always been that Fred Meijer wanted his customers to get the win. Even his parking spot mattered to him, at least where his customers were concerned. He was parking far away from "the good parking spaces" for someone he didn't know, but who was a critical part of his business: his customers.
Simplify: When you're getting ready to go out and you're doing something as simple as putting product in your hair, who is that for? If I'm doing it for myself, I'll do an "okay" job. If I'm doing it for Wendy, it's much better. I'm doing it because I believe it helps me look my best. If I look my best, I'm presenting my best for my clients. If I'm presenting my best, I have more confidence, if I have more confidence I can be better for my clients. AH HA! There it is again! Success when others win! With my clients first in mind, I give my best. Better than I would if I were just doing it for me. Yeah, I'm going to get paid more, that's the reward I get after putting others first. Selfish because I'm getting a return? Nope – keep reading. Let's get back to billionaire Fred Meijer.
Fred had learned at age 14 that a clear direction for success was helping others get the win. When he and his father, Hendrik, opened their first store in 1934, a customer came in to return a box of cereal. But it was a brand the Meijer's didn't carry. When Fred started to tell the customer they didn't carry that brand, Hendrick leaned over a said: "give the man his money, Fred, he'll come back." Give the customer the win.
Many years later Fred was sitting in my office. We were discussing customer service when he said with a grin "Steve, remember that the customer isn't 'always right.' But we have to be sure we are doing right by the customer." The customer had to be the focus of our decisions. He wanted his customers to win and became a billionaire building a business model that intended to serve people.
Fred's philosophy of giving the customer a great time at the store and his heart for giving to non-profits both afforded me many opportunities to host incredible people. That's me at the end of the table ogling John Travolta at a Chicago Meijer location. I was in charge of his book signing. Can you tell I had a crush on him? That's me with the red jacket and childhood hero -Detroit Lions great, Lem Barney. I was at a Lions game to present a big Meijer check to Lions Charities. When I saw Mr.Barney on the sidelines, I started crying. He laughed and came over to me for a photo. Thanks, Fred.
Why are you doing what you're doing right now? You're reading a blog because it says "Character/Commitment/Growth." You know if you improve yourself, you're making a better presentation to the world and you're more likely to impress your clients. They'll win because you're selling them something you sincerely believe in. It will make them or their business better. If your "clients" are your children, friends, co-workers, leaders, or family it works the same way.
Success starts with you wanting to help others win. If you have a great product and believe sincerely it will help my business, you're more likely to sell it to me. If you do a mediocre job presenting yourself and your product because you didn't do the research and you don't know me or my business or my goals then please don't waste my time because that's telling me that you don't care about me.
Fred parked far away from the building so others would have the luxury of parking closer. A small sacrifice for helping others win. Zig Ziglar, high performing salesman, author and the renowned motivational speaker said: "You can get what you want in life when you help enough other people get what they want." Fred was all about helping his customers get what they want. He passed away November 25, 2011 – Black Friday. He was taken to the hospital that morning while he was in the middle of getting ready to visit some of his stores. A routine he'd been doing for decades. He was 91.
Fred Meijer, being with his employees and customers on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year. Going to make sure everyone was getting a win. Hard to say whether he was putting product in his hair that morning, but you can bet he was gonna look his best. He had someone else in mind. Someone else being first meant he could achieve more, be better and get more done. Help others get the win and you'll see your business grow and you'll grow personally. It's a law. A law of the universe.
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Hyundai and H2 Energy to supply 1,000 HD fuel-cell electric trucks to Switzerland
by Autocar Pro News Desk , 20 Sep 2018
Hyundai Motor Company today confirmed at the 'IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018' in Hanover that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Swiss hydrogen company H2 Energy (H2E).
Beginning in 2019 and over a five-year period Hyundai Motor and H2 Energy will provide 1,000 heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks and an adequate supply chain for renewable hydrogen. This marks the Korean automaker's expansion of its FCEV leadership into the eco-friendly commercial vehicle sector. It was in 2013 that Hyundai rolled out the world's first mass-produced fuel cell electric vehicle, the Tucson Fuel Cell, followed by the release of the world's leading FCEV, Nexo in 2018.
The MOU signing ceremony took place in the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 exhibition's convention center and was attended by key individuals from each company, including Hyundai Motor's executive vice-president and Head of Commercial Vehicle Division, In Cheol Lee, as well as chairman of H2E, Rolf Huber.
"We are yet again advancing the field of fuel cell technology in the automotive industry with today's announcement of our ambition to commercialise the fuel cell electric truck for the first time in the world," said executive vice-president In Cheol Lee. "We will continue to seek opportunities for expanding into other markets by carefully monitoring multiple factors such as fueling infrastructure and governmental policies."
FCE-truck to European norms
The fuel cell electric truck is being developed according to European regulations. It features a new 190kW hydrogen fuel cell system with two fuel cell systems connected in parallel, also a feature of the Nexo. It is expected to deliver a single-fueling travel range of approximately 400km, and in order to secure sufficient range, eight large hydrogen tanks are being compactly installed, utilizing areas such as between the cabin and the rigid body.
The fuel cell electric truck boasts a distinctive design. It is presented in a simple and clean design which is also aerodynamically efficient, and features a spoiler and side protector.
The front grille symbolises hydrogen through geometric shapes, giving the vehicle a unique and powerful look.
H2 Energy, which specialises in the production and supply of renewable hydrogen in Switzerland, with business subsidiaries in Germany, Norway and Austria, is experienced in the roll out of an optimised hydrogen ecosystem, which focuses on commercial viability for all stakeholders.
H2 Energy plans to make Hyundai's fuel cell electric trucks available to its Swiss customers starting with the dedicated members of the Swiss H2 Association, which includes several refueling-station operators, retailers and other customers focusing on eco-friendly innovative solutions for logistics and goods distribution.
"A sustainable hydrogen economy needs a designated ecosystem for hydrogen. This is why our collaboration between Hyundai Motor, H2 Energy, the Swiss H2 Association, and Key electricity producers in Switzerland is strategic and makes a lot of sense" said Rolf Huber, Chairman of H2 Energy.
Benefits of fuel cell electric powertrain tech
Fuel cell electric powertrain technology has advantages over battery electric powertrain technology in its applications to larger vehicles such as trucks and buses. Fuel cell technology saves space and reduces weight as well as being more cost efficient to apply as the vehicle size increases. Therefore, the technology is deemed to have a wide array of opportunities to be utilized in the commercial vehicle field.
The global demand for eco-friendly commercial vehicles is expected to increase as eco-friendly government policies are enforced around the world.
To cater to growing opportunities in the sector, Hyundai plans to diversify its fuel cell electric commercial vehicle line-up. Currently under development is the medium sized fuel cell electric truck (Payload: 4~5ton) which can be used in the public services domain such as vehicles used for cleaning.
Hyundai Motor also introduced fuel cell electric express buses during the PyeongChang Olympics in South Korea last February and is currently conducting a pilot operation with fuel cell electric buses in South Korea's major cities, whilst reviewing plans for mass production by 2020. Domestically, FCEV taxis and car-sharing services are operating on public roads in Ulsan and Gwangju.
Fuel cell electric truck specification (4x2 cargo truck)
18 ton (GCW 34 ton with trailer)
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The Rapid Action Battalion, in a drive, arrested two alleged Yaba traders with 21,180 pieces of Yaba tablets in CEPZ area under CEPZ police station in Chittagong early Sunday.
The arrested were identified as Mohammad Abu Sayam, 30, son of Sanaullah, and Mohammad Robin, 35, son of Renu Mia, residents of Comilla district.
Being informed, a team of Rab-07 raided a pickup van around 4:30am in front of Zalainy Enterprise under CEPZ police station and recovered 21,180 pieces of Yaba tablets from the chassis of the van, said Masakur Rahman, assistant director of RAB-07.
A case filed with CEPZ police in this connection and the arrested were handed over to the station.


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Woman who paid £180 for a smear test after GP surgery cancelled her appointment ends up with the SAME doctor at a private clinic five miles away
Sherrie Osbiston lost her friend to cervical cancer and feels the system is failing women
Emma Gill
A young woman who paid for a private smear test after her GP surgery cancelled her appointment ended up with her own doctor in a clinic five miles away.
She was later told the bizarre episode was due to inconsistencies between the regulations for doctors working privately and those within the NHS.
Sherrie Osbiston has experienced the tragedy of cervical cancer after losing her best friend to the disease almost seven years ago, aged just 30.
Because of that, the 29-year-old ensures her smears are always up to date.
Her job can keep her out of the country for up to eight months per year, so when she returned home in December her first priority was to make an appointment at her practice St Andrew's Medical Centre in Eccles.
Sherrie paid £180 to have a smear test done privately after her NHS appointment was cancelled
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But just two days before the appointment she received a text telling her it was cancelled 'due to unforeseen circumstances' and when she rang the surgery she was told the nurse was ill.
When she asked why a GP couldn't perform the test - as they had done previously - she was told it couldn't be done.
Desperate to get an appointment before returning to work, she ended up booking a private appointment at Samedaydoctor in Manchester city centre, where she paid £180 for the test.
After being shocked to discover it was a GP from her own NHS surgery performing the test, Sherrie wants to highlight the failings of the system, which she believes is putting women at risk.
"I was greeted by one of my NHS GPs - who understandably was as shocked to see me as I was to see him," she said.
"When my appointment was cancelled I remembered my cervical screening three years ago was done by my GP, so I asked if this could be a possibility again.
"I was told this is not the case and that I was 'wrong'. I asked if anything else could be done and was told to try a walk in centre."
Sherrie with her friend Yvonne Worrall who died in March 2011 after a two-year battle with cervical cancer
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The fact her test came back abnormal - resulting in her needing an urgent colposcopy and biopsy - has made her even more determined to raise the issue and she has made an official complaint to the NHS.
"My doctor told me NHS doctors must have a refresher course once a year to be able to perform the screenings and that currently, none of them are valid.
"After my doctor had seen the results, she agreed waiting another six months would not bear thinking about."
Sherrie, who lives with her parents in Eccles when not working away, was due to have a follow-up appointment at hospital this week - but that too was cancelled and she now has to wait until February 14 to be seen.
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She said: "It was almost seven years ago when I lost my dearest friend to cervical cancer. I feel deeply that if I had not gone out of my way to ensure this screening was done, the results could be different further down the line.
"Thousands of women depend on this programme to detect abnormalities before it progresses into something more sinister. I don't know how many others would have the £180 to go private or how many women would be insistent on having it carried out?
"There is already stigma regarding cervical screening. Every step must be taken to ensure women are dealt with efficiently and with importance when it comes to these appointments - which I feel failed by."
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Louise Hayes, head of communications at Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, which oversees complaints about GP surgeries, confirmed that Sherrie's complaint is 'currently under investigation'.
She confirmed that both doctors and nurses are registered professionals and can choose to undertake training to become a cervical sample taker.
Once trained they are required to update their training every three years.
She said: "National guidance states that it is the responsibility all cervical sample takers and their employing organisations to ensure that all sample takers are adequately trained to deliver the NHS cervical screening programme."
Women requiring a routine appointment for their cervical screening test are urged to contact their GP practice as soon as possible and book a convenient appointment with the GP or nurse at the practice who is a cervical sample taker.
Robert Music, chief executive of Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, said: "Cervical cancer is a largely preventable disease with cervical screening (smear tests) providing the best protection preventing 75% of cervical cancers.
"We would urge women who receive their invitation for the test to make an appointment as soon as possible. It should not be the case that women are unable to book appointments.
"We must urgently look into making screening more accessible with out of hours screening clinics, evening or weekend GP appointments, increased access at more sexual health services and providing women with the opportunity to self-sample."
Samedaydoctor said they did not wish to comment.
For details about Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, visit Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust , or call the helpline on 0808 802 8000.
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The Don't Be Tardy culinary whiz laid out her recipe in drool-inducing photos.
Now that she's come out as a mama (her son just turned 1!), we know that chef Tracey Bloom doesn't have as much time on her hands as she used to. So even though she still cooks for a living, Tracey is just like the rest of us: She'll take her quick recipe hacks where she can get them. And luckily, she's willing to share her tips.
In a March 26 Instagram post, the Don't Be Tardy kitchen goddess shared a snap of a delicious-looking sandwich. "Veggie Sandwich. This one is easy," she wrote. "If you have left over grilled veggies turn it into a yummy #sandwich ... The Mayo is pesto mayo. Literally just add pesto to mayo. Use Any cheese I use Colby jack or pepper jack."
Cheese, pesto, and mayo we can definitely get behind — and we don't mind cleaning out our fridge while we're at it. Keep scrolling to see Tracey's post, and be sure to click through the photos to see the super sandwich come together.
By the way, Tracey's also showed her mastery of veggies with this easy, tasty recipe for Brussels sprouts. Maybe it'd make a nice sandwich side.


BEIJING -- U.S. First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday morning visited Banchang Elementary School in Beijing, accompanied by Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
In a high-spirited atmosphere, Peng and Trump joined the students in their English, astronomy and Peking Opera classes, and watched their singing and dancing performances.
Peng told Trump that Banchang is a public school. Teaching facilities have been improving in recent years, and the standard of education has been rising.
The students showed their self-designed Qipao, a kind of traditional Chinese dress, and invited the guests to help finish their wash painting of a little panda.
In a cookery class, Peng and Trump joined the pupils in making a famous Beijing snack and apple pie.
The students also presented their calligraphy and handicraft to the ladies, and gave performances at the school auditorium.
Peng and Trump agreed that Chinese and American children could and should know more about each other and make friends.
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The project was funded by Broadstairs & St. Peter's Town Council, Broadstairs Town Team and Southeastern.
Broadstairs Town Team worked with local landscaping company 'The Potting Shed' who removed all the old plants and weeds and cut back the overgrown areas and planted new lavender bushes. The Town Team volunteers (The Station Crew) will look after the plants along with the planters and hanging baskets they already maintain at the station.
A team of staff from East Kent Hospitals are heading back to Ethiopia next month as part of an 11 year project.
The Healthcare Ethiopia Partnership (HEP) project is run by EKHUFT midwives and obstetricians to support healthcare workers to reduce maternal deaths and deaths in children under five years old in the region of Tigray in northern Ethiopia.
The project has been running for 11 years, and HEP members visit twice each year to deliver training programmes to people across rural areas. The next trip is taking place in November.
The training consists of skills drills training, role-play and interactive scenario exercises and is delivered to doctors, nurses, midwives and health extension workers in either classroom situations or clinical areas. The volunteer team also provides advice and guidance in clinical areas and deliver small items of equipment purchased through fund raising and donations.
Midwife Nichola Morgan said: "The visits are often challenging, both physically and mentally, and require a degree of flexibility and an open mind, as teaching might take place outside a health centre or in a hut.
"We get to deliver training and products they really need, and in return we get to enjoy the countries rich culture and beautiful landscapes.
Roe Timberframe Ltd have recently become Silver Sponsors of Thanet Wanderers. The expanding company, based at the Westwood Industrial Estate in Margate, has now further linked with Thanet's only rugby union club by agreeing to be the whole of club's Ball Sponsor.
The balls will carry Roe Timberframe's motif and also feature Thanet Wanderers' colours. The club's director of rugby, Cary Wright said a massive thank you to Roe Timberframe for the tremendous boost which benefits every age group within the amateurcClub.
Magical Christmas draw tickets have landed at homes across east Kent, express delivery! The last six draws have raised an incredible £500,000 for vital care locally.
Supporters will often go to amazing lengths to raise funds for their much-loved local hospice charity. Purchasing a Pilgrims Hospices Christmas draw tickets is just one way you can help from the comfort of your armchair.
There are 13 super cash prizes to be won in this year's draw with a £2,000 first prize. The draw will take place on December 13 with all winners receiving their prizes in good time for extra Christmas treats. All responses received within 30 days will also be in with a chance of winning a £50 M&S Gift Voucher.
The Gap Centre at Broadstairs Baptist Church was the setting for the latest meeting of the Thanet Over Fifties Forum (TOFFs) which took place last month. Guest speakers were Ged Timson, of Thanet Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), and Steven Harrison, senior partner of Thanet-based solicitors firm, Robinson and Allfree.
Both speakers provided a wealth of information, and a packed audience had the opportunity to offer them several good questions from the floor. Along with a great turnout of local residents, a number of community, support and health-based organisations were in attendance, including Bright Shadow (which provides activities for people living with dementia), Healthwatch Thanet, Carers' Support, Caremark, and NHS Falls Prevention; and separately, information on the Local Plan.
Mr Timson spoke on a new national initiative designed to improve access to GP appointments. He reported that in simple terms it's about improving access for patients to pre-bookable appointments at different times of the day at GP surgeries. Some practices will stay open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm. There will also be appointments available on a Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 8am to 12.30pm, with a GP at the QEQM A&E department.
If you're a patient and you want to see a GP on a Thursday evening at 7pm then the process will be the same as normal where you will telephone or visit your GP surgery and ask to make an appointment. A date and time will be provided as long as there is an availability. Where an appointment is required at weekends then you use the same process and ring or visit your GP surgery and make an available appointment say for 3pm on a Saturday afternoon and these will be based at the QEQM.
Mr Timson explained that not all practices would be able to provide the new pre-bookable appointments due to GP capacity. However, their patients would still be able to pre-book an available appointment in the new extended hours, but the appointment would be held at another medical centre; so for example, if your surgery is at the Northdown Practice you may be required to attend an appointment at the Bethesda Surgery or with a GP at the QEQM.
TOFFS second speaker was Steven Harrison, a solicitor of almost 35 years' experience. He provided valuable information on Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney.
Mr Harrison began by explaining briefly the ramifications of not making a will, which he said would render somebody's estate subject to the rules of intestacy.
He said: "It is not compulsory to make a will, but without one, people living together cannot assume that they will inherit everything".
Questions from the audience included issues surrounding financial planning for a child with learning disabilities, Inheritance Tax, and the making of a will when you are a business owner.
Mr Harrison went on to talk about the all-important topic of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), which, he stressed, had nothing to do with making a will.
He explained that an LPA is what we call a lifetime document, of which there are two types: (1) Property and Financial Affairs LPA; and (2) Health and Welfare LPA. Why have an LPA: If you have a heart attack, a stroke, an accident or any type of illness that affects you when you get older e.g. Dementia or Alzheimer's, where you lose the ability to make decisions for yourself, by making an LPA when you have the mental capacity, it allows you to appoint people you trust to make those decisions for you.
Next up for TOFFs is a meeting on November 20 at Custom House, Ramsgate, from 10:30am-12:30pm, which will celebrate 100 years of women getting the vote. Chief Inspector Sharon Adley of Kent Police, and local author and historian Laura Probert, will be the guest speakers.
To join the ever-growing army of TOFFs members who attend the TOFFs meetings and receive regular newsletters packed full of information on local and national topics FOR FREE, please give TOFFs a ring on (01843) 609337 or email toffs@thanetvolunteerbureau.co.uk.
Saturday 29 September was an extremely busy day for Ramsgate RNLI fundraisers with a presentation, a visit from the RNLI 911 Challenge, a choir concert and art show and lastly a Fish and Chip Supper in all one day.
The mammoth day started with a presentation of recognition and thanks to John Ray (pictured above), who stepped down as volunteer press officer earlier in the year, from the fundraising team for all of his support over the past 11 years service. He is not retiring completely as he will continue as station archivist and with his wife Vanessa will continue with their educational role reaching out to local schools.
The fundraising team then had to dash across town. Canterbury based Caritas Choral Choir had approached Ramsgate RNLI fundraisers asking if they could put on a concert to raise money for the local RNLI. With the assistance of the Station Chaplain John Chater the event was arranged to be held at St George's Church in Ramsgate which has ties with the local RNLI.
A full program of music was written by well known Choir Director Benedict Preece and local artists were encouraged to exhibit nautical art works as well as the fundraisers selling RNLI merchandise. The event was called SeaScape and proved to be a delightful afternoon.
On September 22 the Royal Temple Yacht Club hosted their annual dinner to thank the Ramsgate RNLI crew and their partners for their support and dedication. During the evening the Coxswain Ian Cannon took the opportunity to present long service awards to Lance Oram and Clive Nicholls for 20 years of voluntary service.
In turn the Commodore Andy Beaumont-Hope presented the station with a photograph by local photographer Malcolm Kirkaldie, taken of the Inshore and all-Weather lifeboats off Broadstairs during a storm in April.
RNLI Ramsgate Lifeboat Station members are getting excited about the forthcoming Convoy Evening at Wetherspoon on October 21.
Convoy is a board game for 2-4 players created by Bernard Sparkes entrepreneur, creator and Managing Director of Convivium Services. The game is a mix of Connect4 and a card game, easy to learn and devilishly cunning once mastered. One game is never enough, and the satisfying part is that each game is relatively quick. The idea came to Bernard four years ago at 3am in the morning and has been gaining a growing audience ever since.
Bernard came down to the station recently to meet the crew and teach some of them how to play. They were intrigued, caught on quickly and became extremely competitive. So come along and join us at the Royal Victoria Pavilion, Britain's largest Wetherspoon on Sunday 21st October from 7.30pm to 10.30pm and see what the hype is all about. Not only that but there are superb prizes to be won generously donated by Bovy Tours, Stagecoach, DFDS, Comfort Inn and Stena Line.


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Form of Nabors Industries Ltd. TSR Stock Agreement Anthony G. Petrello, pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2016 Stock Plan
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RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT
This Restricted Stock Award (this "Award") is effective the _____ day of _____________, _____ (the "Date of Grant") between Nabors Industries, Inc. ("NII"), acting on behalf of Nabors Industries Ltd. ("NIL" or the "Company"), and Anthony G. Petrello (the "Grantee").
Upon the Date of Grant, the fair market value of a common share of NIL, par value $0.05 per share ("Common Share") was _____________.
Under the Amended and Restated Nabors Industries Ltd. 2016 Stock Plan (the "Plan"), the Board of Directors (the "Board") or the Compensation Committee of the Board (the "Committee") has determined the form of this Award and selected the Grantee, an Eligible Recipient, to receive this Award and the Common Shares that are subject hereto. The applicable terms of the Plan are incorporated in this Award Agreement by reference. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan.
RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD
In accordance with the terms of the Plan, the Committee has made this Award and concurrently issued or transferred to the Grantee Common Shares upon the following terms and conditions:
Section 1.Number of Shares. The number of Common Shares granted pursuant to this Award is _____________.
Section 2.Rights of the Grantee as Shareholder. The Grantee, as the owner of the Common Shares issued or transferred pursuant to this Award, is entitled to all the rights of a shareholder of NIL, including the right to vote, the right to receive dividends payable either in stock or in cash, and the right to receive shares in any recapitalization of NIL, subject, however, to the restrictions stated in this Award Agreement. If the Grantee receives any additional shares by reason of being the holder of the Common Shares issued or transferred under this Award or of any additional shares previously distributed to the Grantee with respect to the Common Shares issued or transferred under this Award, all of the additional shares shall be subject to the provisions of this Award Agreement, including the restrictions set forth in Section 3. Initially, the Common Shares issued pursuant to this Award and any related shares will be held in an account maintained with the processor under the Plan (the "Account"). At the discretion of NIL, NIL may provide the Grantee with a certificate for the shares, which would bear a legend as described in Section 5.
Section 3.Restriction Period. The period of restriction (the "Restriction Period") for the Common Shares granted pursuant to this Award (the "Restricted Shares") shall commence on the Date of Grant and shall lapse, if at all, as follows:
(a) The Committee, in its sole discretion, has established target Performance Goals based on the Company's Total Shareholder Return ("TSR Targets"), which will be measured over a three-fiscal-year performance cycle commencing on _____________ and ending on _____________ (such period, the "Performance
Cycle"). Total Shareholder Return ("TSR") is the percentage increase in the value of the Common Shares over the Performance Cycle, based on the average closing price of the Common Shares for the 30 consecutive business days prior to the start of the Performance Cycle and the average closing price of the Common Shares for the last 30 consecutive business days in the Performance Cycle. The increase is calculated as the sum of (i) the change in the closing price of the Common Shares and (ii) the value of dividends declared during the Performance Cycle, assuming such dividends are reinvested in additional Common Shares as of the date they are declared. The Company's TSR will be compared to the TSR of the peer companies set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto (collectively, the "Peer Group") to determine the Company's TSR relative to the Peer Group ("Relative TSR").
(b) Restrictions will lapse based upon the Relative TSR, as set forth in the schedule on Exhibit A attached hereto; provided, however, that if the Company's TSR for the Performance Cycle is negative, then the restrictions shall not lapse as to more than 50% of this Award. The Committee shall have sole discretion to determine which Relative TSR level has been achieved (if any) and whether the restrictions shall lapse on any or all of the Restricted Shares. The Committee's determinations pursuant to the exercise of discretion with respect to all matters described in this paragraph shall be final and binding on the Grantee. The Committee shall make this determination within 60 days following the end of the Performance Cycle or as soon as administratively practicable thereafter, with any lapses to occur as of the date of determination (the "TSR Vesting Date").
(c) If, as of the TSR Vesting Date or any other applicable date as set forth in this Section 3, the Committee determines that restrictions shall lapse for less than 100% of the Restricted Shares, neither the Grantee nor any of his heirs, beneficiaries, executors, administrators or other personal representatives shall have any further rights whatsoever in or with respect to any of the remaining Restricted Shares and all such shares and any related shares will terminate automatically without any further action by the Company and will be forfeited without further notice and at no cost to the Company.
(d) In the event of a Change in Control of NIL (as defined in the Executive Employment Agreement by and between NIL, NII and the Grantee effective as of January 1, 2013, as amended from time to time (the "Employment Agreement")), 100% of the unvested Restricted Shares held by the Grantee shall become vested immediately.
(e) In the event of the Grantee's Termination due to the Grantee's death or Disability (as defined in the Employment Agreement), 50% of the unvested Restricted Shares held by the Grantee or his designated beneficiary (as applicable) shall become vested on the TSR Vesting Date.
(f) In the event of the Grantee's Termination either due to the Grantee's Constructive Termination Without Cause or by the Company Without Cause (each as defined in
the Employment Agreement), 50% of the unvested Restricted Shares held by the Grantee shall become vested on the TSR Vesting Date.
(g) Anything herein notwithstanding, in the event of the Grantee's Termination by the Company for Cause or by the written voluntary resignation of the Grantee (each as defined or contemplated, as applicable, in the Employment Agreement), the Grantee shall forfeit any Restricted Shares to the extent the restrictions on those shares have not lapsed as of the date the Grantee's employment is terminated.
(h) Upon the release of the Restricted Shares from the restrictions, the Restricted Shares held by the Grantee or his designated beneficiary (as applicable) shall be distributed to the Grantee or his designated beneficiary (as applicable). No fractional Common Shares will be issued. If the calculation of the number of Common Shares to be issued results in fractional shares, then the number of Common Shares will be rounded up to the nearest whole Common Share.
Section 4.Terms and Conditions. This Award is subject to the following terms and conditions:
(a) During the Restriction Period, the Grantee must not, voluntarily or involuntarily, sell, assign, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose of any unvested portion of this Award. Any attempted sale, assignment, transfer, pledge or other disposition of any unvested portion of this Award, whether voluntary or involuntary, shall be ineffective and NIL (i) shall not be required to transfer the Common Shares, (ii) may impound any certificates for the Common Shares or otherwise restrict the Grantee's Account and (iii) shall hold the certificates until the expiration of the Restriction Period.
(b) Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Award is subject to, and NII and the Grantee agree to be bound by, all the terms and conditions of the Plan, as it may be amended from time to time in accordance with its terms. Pursuant to the Plan, the Board or the Committee has the authority to interpret and construe the Plan and this Award Agreement, and is authorized to adopt rules and regulations for carrying out the Plan. Further, the parties reserve the right to clarify or amend the terms of this Award on mutually acceptable terms in any manner which would have been permitted under the Plan as of the Date of Grant. The Grantee acknowledges that the Grantee has been provided with a copy of the Plan, and a copy of the Plan in its present form is posted on the Company's intranet site and is also available for inspection during business hours at NII's principal office.
Section 5.Lapse of Restrictions. Upon the expiration of the Restriction Period with respect to any of the Common Shares issued under this Award without the forfeiture thereof, all restrictions shall terminate on the related shares, and the Grantee shall be entitled to transfer the shares from the Account or receive certificates without the legend prescribed in Section 6.
Section 6.Legend on Certificates. Any certificate evidencing ownership of Common Shares issued or transferred pursuant to this Award that is delivered during the Restriction Period shall bear the following legend on the back side of the certificate:
These shares have been issued or transferred subject to a Restricted Stock Award Agreement and are subject to substantial restrictions, including but not limited to, a prohibition against transfer, either voluntary or involuntary, and a provision requiring transfer of these shares to Nabors Industries Ltd. without any payment in the event of termination of the employment of the registered owner, all as more particularly set forth in the Restricted Stock Award Agreement, a copy of which is on file with Nabors Corporate Services, Inc.
At the discretion of NIL, NIL may hold the Common Shares issued or transferred pursuant to this Award in an Account as described in Section 2, otherwise hold them in escrow during the Restriction Period, or issue a certificate to the Grantee bearing the legend set forth above.
Section 7.Employment with NIL. Nothing in this Award Agreement or in the Plan shall confer upon the Grantee the right to continued employment with NIL or any of its subsidiaries.
Section 8.Section 83(b) Election. If the Grantee makes an election pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Code ("Section 83(b)"), the Grantee shall promptly (but in no event after 30 days from the Date of Grant) file a copy of such election with NIL, and cash payment for taxes shall be made at the time of such election. The Grantee, by accepting this Award, acknowledges (a) that the Grantee has been advised to consult with a tax advisor regarding the tax consequences of this Award and (b) that timely filing a Section 83(b) election (if the Grantee chooses to do so) is the Grantee's sole responsibility, even if the Grantee requests NIL or any Affiliate or any of their respective managers, directors, officers, employees or authorized representatives (including attorneys, accountants, consultants, bankers, lenders, prospective lenders and financial representatives) to assist in making such filing or to file such election on the Grantee's behalf.
Section 9.Withholding Tax. Before NIL removes restrictions on the transfer or delivers a certificate for Common Shares issued or transferred pursuant to this Award that bears no legend or otherwise delivering shares free from restriction, the Grantee shall be required to pay to NIL or its designated Affiliate the amount of federal, state or local taxes, if any, required by law to be withheld ("Withholding Obligation"). Subject to any Company policy in effect from time to time, upon vesting of this Award, NIL will withhold the number of Common Shares required to satisfy any Withholding Obligation, and provide to the Grantee a net balance of Common Shares ("Net Shares") unless NIL receives notice not less than five days before any Withholding Obligation arises that the Grantee intends to deliver funds necessary to satisfy the Withholding Obligation in such manner as NIL may establish or permit. Notwithstanding any such notice, if the Grantee has not delivered funds within 15 days after the Withholding Obligation arises, NIL may elect to deliver Net Shares. If Common Shares are used to pay all or part of the Withholding Obligation, the Fair Market Value of the Common Shares withheld shall be determined as of the date of withholding and the maximum number of Common Shares that may be withheld shall be the number of Common Shares which have a Fair Market Value on the date of withholding equal
to the aggregate amount of such tax liabilities determined based on the greatest withholding rates for federal, state, foreign and/or local tax purposes, including payroll taxes, that may be utilized (and which may be limited to flat rate withholding) without creating adverse accounting, tax or other consequences to the Company or any Affiliate, as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion. The Grantee acknowledges that there may be adverse tax consequences upon the receipt, vesting or disposition of the Common Shares and that the Grantee has been advised, and hereby is advised, to consult a tax advisor. The Grantee represents that the Grantee is in no manner relying on the Board, the Committee, the Company, any Affiliate or any of their respective managers, directors, officers, employees or authorized representatives (including, without limitation, attorneys, accountants, consultants, bankers, lenders, prospective lenders and financial representatives) for tax advice or an assessment of such tax consequences.
Section 10.Notices and Payments. Any notice to be given by the Grantee under this Award Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given only upon receipt by the Stock Plan Administrator of Nabors Corporate Services, Inc. at the offices of Nabors Corporate Services, Inc. in Houston, Texas, or at such address as may be communicated in writing to the Grantee from time to time. Any notice or communication by NIL or NII to the Grantee under this Award Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if sent to the Grantee's e-mail address maintained by the Company or any of its subsidiaries, made through the employee portal maintained by the Company or any of its subsidiaries, or if mailed or delivered to the Grantee at the address listed in the records of NIL or at such address as specified in writing to NIL by the Grantee.
Section 11.Waiver. The waiver by NIL of any provision of this Award Agreement shall not operate as, or be construed to be, a waiver of the same or any other provision hereof at any subsequent time for any other purpose.
Section 12.Termination or Modification of Restricted Stock Award. This Award shall be irrevocable except that NIL shall have the right to revoke it at any time during the Restriction Period if it is contrary to law or modify it to bring it into compliance with any valid and mandatory law or government regulation. Upon request in writing by NIL, the Grantee will tender any certificates for amendment of the legend or for change in the number of Common Shares issued or transferred as NIL deems necessary in light of the amendment of this Award. In the event of revocation of this Award pursuant to the foregoing, NIL may give notice to the Grantee that the Common Shares are to be assigned, transferred and delivered to NIL as though the Grantee's employment with NIL terminated on the date of the notice in accordance with Section 3(g) hereof.
Section 13.Governing Law & Severability. Except as provided for below, the Plan and all rights and obligations thereunder shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware. If any provision of this Award Agreement should be held invalid, the remainder of this Award Agreement shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law, it being the intent of the parties that invalid or unenforceable provisions are severable, but before such severance occurs, the parties request any court of competent jurisdiction to reform the offending provision to allow it to be enforced in a reasonable fashion.
Section 14.Entire Agreement. This Award Agreement, together with the Plan, contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes any and
all prior understandings, agreements or correspondence between the parties; provided, however, that, except as specifically provided herein, the terms of this Award Agreement shall not modify and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of any written employment, consulting and/or severance agreement between the Company (or any Affiliate) and the Grantee in effect as of the date a determination is to be made under this Award Agreement.
Section 15.Dispute. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to, this Award Agreement or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof shall be settled by arbitration before a single arbitrator in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The place of arbitration shall be at Houston, Texas. Nothing herein shall preclude either party from seeking in a court of competent jurisdiction injunctive relief or other provisional remedy in case of any breach hereof. The losing party shall bear all the costs of any proceeding including reasonable attorney's fees.
Section 16.Place of Performance; Venue. The place of performance for this Award is and shall be Harris County, Texas; and venue for any action to enforce any term of this Award Agreement by injunctive relief or other provisional remedy (as provided for by Section 15 of this Award Agreement) shall lie in Harris County, Texas.
Section 17.Insider Trading/Market Abuse Laws. The Grantee acknowledges that the Grantee may be subject to insider trading restrictions and/or market abuse laws in applicable jurisdictions, including the United States and the Grantee's country (if different), which may affect the Grantee's ability to acquire or sell Common Shares or ability to otherwise receive Common Shares pursuant to an award under the Plan during such times as the Grantee is considered to have "material non-public information" or other "inside information" regarding the Company or any Affiliate. Any restrictions under these laws or regulations are separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any applicable Company insider trading policy. The Grantee acknowledges that it is the Grantee's responsibility to be informed of and compliant with such regulations, and should consult the Grantee's personal advisor regarding such matters.
Section 18.Satisfaction of Obligations Under Employment Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Employment Agreement, by accepting this Award, the Grantee acknowledges and agrees that this Award (in combination with any other award of Restricted Stock granted on the Date of Grant providing for vesting based on TSR Targets) is in full satisfaction of the obligations of NII and NIL pursuant to Section 3.1(d) of the Employment Agreement with respect to the Performance Cycle commencing on ____________. In the event of a conflict between this Award Agreement and the Employment Agreement, the terms of this Award Agreement shall be deemed amended such that this Award has terms no less favorable to the Grantee than those of the TSR Shares (as defined in the Employment Agreement), other than with respect to the right to receive distributions and voting rights.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Award Agreement as of the day and year first written above.
NABORS INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:

ANTHONY G. PETRELLO
Exhibit A
The Peer Group is comprised of Halliburton Co.; Baker Hughes Company; Valaris plc.; Weatherford International plc.; Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.; Noble Corporation; Helmerich & Payne, Inc.; Superior Energy Services, Inc.; Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.; Schlumberger Limited; TechnipFMC plc.; National Oilwell Varco, Inc.; and Transocean Ltd. The Peer Group may be adjusted by the Committee from time to time during or at the conclusion of the Performance Cycle, in its sole discretion after consultation with the Grantee, in the event any of the companies in the Peer Group cease to be publicly traded or in response to a merger, consolidation or divestiture activity amongst companies, available public reporting or other events actually or potentially affecting the composition of the Peer Group.
Relative TSR Payout
RELATIVE TSR RANK
PERCENTAGE OF
RESTRICTED SHARES
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13 or 14


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Thanks to advancements in drone technology, kids can now be involved in all the fun. Interestingly enough, kids camera drones offer a wide variety of benefits.
For example, flying a drone improves their hand-eye coordination, encourages multiple fine motor skills, and motivates them to get outside. The cost of drones has continued to come down, as well, making them more affordable than ever.
Even the most high-tech, heavily featured drones have become budget-friendly. The AA108 and the 818 Hornet are prime examples of best kids camera drones that are both affordable, easy for kids to get the hang of within minutes, and include cameras for aerial photography and videography.
The AA108 offers simple yet effective features that all drones should have. It comes with Headless Mode, Altitude Hold, 1-Button Takeoff, and 1-Button Landing.
These features also make it possible to fly indoors, as well. Using the FlyingSee application on your smartphone, you can gain access to Custom Route Mode for hands-free flight. All you have to do is draw a flight path using your finger on your smartphone's screen and the AA108 will follow it.
The Advanced Remote Control offers an Out of Range Alarm, an Emergency Landing function, and a Low Battery Alarm, all features and functions that keep your drone safe and you informed of how much battery is left, when you're about to go out of range, etc.
The 120-degree wide-angle 720p HD camera is capable of taking photos, recording videos, and even real-time FPV, which can be done using your smartphone and the app.
The AA108 has a total flight time of up to 7 minutes, but it comes with a second bonus battery for free. There are multiple flight skill levels that help you learn and grow with the drone at your own pace.
The flight skill levels are 1 for kids and beginner users, 2 for mid-level and familiar users, and 3 for advanced and expert users.
The price is more than affordable for anyone's budget, only costing approximately $110, making it a perfect option where kids camera drones for beginner to expert drone users are concerned.
The 818 Hornet Plus is larger than the AA108 but shares multiple similarities. It features Headless Mode, Altitude Hold, 1-Button Takeoff and 1-Button Landing. Like the AA108, you can access Custom Route Mode using the FlyingSee app on your smartphone.
Even though it's a bigger drone than the AA108, flying it indoors is still possible and safe to do. When using the Advanced Remote Control, you have an Out of Range Alarm, an Emergency Landing Function, and a Low Battery Alarm.
The maximum control range when using it is around 150 meters. The 818 Hornet Plus also has a 120-degree wide-angle 720p HD camera that takes pictures, records videos, and is capable of real-time FPV. The maximum video range for FPV is approximately 60 meters.
On a single battery charge, you can expect to have up to 15 minutes of flight time. It comes with an extra battery for double the total flight time! The 818 Hornet also comes with the 3 flight skill levels - beginner, mid-level and advanced. It's also a quality drone that helps the user to learn and grow with it as they get used to the controls and the features.
The 818 Hornet Plus is currently on sale for only around $160, making it a reasonably priced drone that's perfect for the kids camera drones category.
If you don't see an answer to your question listed below in our FAQ section, get in touch with us and let us know.
Does the AA108 come with a memory card?
As of January 1st, 2018, the AA108 does, in fact, come with a memory card. Previously, it did not, so this is definitely good news for those interested in kids camera drones.
Does the 818 Hornet Plus have axis control?
Yes, the 818 Hornet Plus uses 6 axis control.
Can I fly the AA108 if it's windy?
Because the AA108 is a small, lightweight drone, you must be careful if you're going to fly it when it's windy. It will be difficult to control above winds higher than 10 mph, so check the weather before you fly it outside.
How can I adjust the 818 Hornet Plus' trim?
Located on the back of the transmitter is a button labeled "trim". If you need help with adjusting the trim, click here for a video that will show you how to do the process properly.
Are the AA108 and the 818 Hornet Plus good for cheap starter drones?
They most definitely are! Both cost under $200, are great drones to learn and grow with, and come with a little bit of extras that make them perfect for becoming an expert slowly over time.
The AA108 and the 818 Hornet are perfect starting points for kids who want to get into the hobby of flying a drone. The category of kids camera drones has exploded into good quality, affordable drones.
Thanks for visiting Altair, we hope you found the Drone you were looking for!


Facing competition from Sunday Night Football, ABC's broadcast of the Miss America Competition was down 25% from last year's broadcast with a 1.5 rating among adults 18-49, according to Nielsen overnight numbers. Pre-show special Countdown to Miss America drew a 0.6. ABC finished fourth among the Big Four broadcasters with a 1.1 rating and 3 share.
NBC's Sunday Night Football, featuring the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears, drew a metered-market 14.0 household overnight rating and 23 share.
Big Brother, which began late due to football overruns, drew a 2.2, down 8% from last week. The two-hour season final of Unforgettable was even with last week's episode at 1.1. CBS averaged a 3.2/9.
Fox's American Dad, which will move to TBS in October, drew a 1.3 for each of two previously unaired original episodes. The network will air two more originals next Sunday. Fox averaged a 1.2/4.


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Bengals pass-rush unit nears the top 10 in PFF ranking
by NathanBeighle on July 18, 2019 at 6:02 pm
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports This is a pleasant surprise. The Cincinnati Bengals don't have too many strengths, but their receiving core, secondary and pass-rushing are a few of them. The pass-rushing unit is mainly the defensive line with some help from the team's lacking linebacker core. In a recent Pro Football Focus pass-rushing unit ranking, the Bengals neared the top 10, and for Cincinnati, any top-15 finish is a good sign. That said, they still weren't the top-ranked team in the AFC North with Cleveland coming in at No. 3. The Ravens ranked No. 25 and Steelers No. 19. When talking about the pass-rushing unit for Cincinnati, PFF analyst Michael Renner broke down what's exciting about the line and why Cincinnati broke into the top 15. "We are excited to see what the Bengals' pass-rush looks like with Carl Lawson back healthy. He looked on his way to outperforming an outstanding rookie campaign before tearing his ACL. Through seven weeks, he had already totaled 25 pressures." That's all we got on Cincinnati from Renner. However, that doesn't mean the return of Lawson is all fans should be anticipating. Defensive end and second-year stud Sam Hubbard may take the next step in his dominance after recording six sacks in his rookie season. He could be a solid sub on longer possessions, potentially even securing a starting role. Geno Atkins, the team's best defensive tackle and potentially the team's best player, should be back at the top of his game in 2019. He's put up nine or more sacks the past four seasons. Expect that type of elite play from him again this season and potentially even a career-best season with an enhanced secondary. Lastly, Carlos Dunlap, a defensive end, is coming off an eight-sack season. One season, the nine-year pro recorded 13.5 sacks. If he can even come close to that, we're looking at a top-ten defensive line. This is one of the strongest units for Cincinnati, and it's because of these four above-average players. […]
5 Bengals who could go to their first Pro Bowl in 2020
by Matt Minich on July 18, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Cincinnati's young stars are ready to step into the national spotlight. The Bengals roster is often criticized. While the team certainly has holes and lacks depth, their top end talent is impressive. It is not just known stars like Geno Atkins and A.J. Green. The Bengals have some young talent who are among the league's best, but have not received the national attention that they would have if they played for another team. Here are five Bengals who could be going to their first Pro Bowl in 2020. Joe Mixon Mixon really should have made the Pro Bowl last year. He led the AFC in rushing and was still snubbed. The Bengals' new offense promises to focus on the play-action-pass and run game, which would obviously benefit him. Although he will still have to deal with an inadequate offensive line, Mixon should thrive in Zac Taylor's system. He will build on a stellar 2018 and looks to have a great impact in the pass game as well. William Jackson Jackson had an incredible 2017 and played very well down the stretch in 2018. There are a lot of very good cornerbacks in the league, but if he can get back to his 2017 form, he'll have little trouble establishing himself as one of the league's elite at the position. In his first two games against the Steelers in 2017, Jackson allowed zero receptions and knocked down four of eight passes intended for Antonio Brown. And this was when the Bengals' kept their cornerbacks on one side and didn't have them shadow a specific receiver. If Jackson is asked to cover an opponents' top receiver week-in and week-out, it could help him get the national recognition that he deserves. Shutting down Odell Beckham Jr. for two games would be a very nice feather in his cap. Carl Lawson Lawson had 8.5 sacks in a limited number of reps during his rookie season. If the Bengals unleash him in 2019, he could be put up 10 or more sacks. He has great speed off of the edge and an incredible hump move. Lawson has elite pass rush skills. If the Bengals can figure out how to get the most out of him in 2019 he will go off. Jessie Bates There were some very good safeties in the 2018 NFL Draft. Much of the attention focused on Derwin James and Minkah Fitzpatrick. James is a true roll down safety who runs like a defensive back, but hits like a linebacker. Fitzpatrick can play safety and corner, but does his best work in the slot. Bates was the best deep-field safety in that draft. While this got overlooked in the draft process, it showed itself in his rookie year. He started every game of his rookie season and recorded three interceptions. With the benefit of experience and a full offseason, Bates should only improve in 2019. Tyler Boyd In the absence of Green last season, Boyd stepped up big time. His breakout year involved 76 receptions for 1,028 yards and seven touchdowns, all career highs. As he enters a contract year, Boyd is likely to thrive in a new offense. Better play calling and a healthy supporting cast will help Boyd as he likely steps into a role similar to that of Cooper Kupp under the new coaching staff. […]
Bengals News (7/18): Dayton gets their chance to celebrate
by PatrickJudis on July 18, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images Dayton was the location of the first American Professional Football Association many years ago. Hobson's Choice Podcast: Taylor Set For Camp Less-Is-MoreWith his coaching staff still on break and the lone man at his Paul Brown Stadium desk (which can be raised and lowered according to what computer screens he's finessing), head coach Zac Taylor took a timeout from putting the finishing touches on his first training camp regimen to appear on the latest Hobson's Choice Podcast. Countdown to Training Camp: Dayton Fans Show Long-Time SupportThe tie-in to Dayton is part of the NFL 100 campaign which celebrates 100 seasons of the NFL. When the Dayton Triangles hosted the Columbus Panhandles at Triangle Park in Dayton, it was the first game of the American Professional Football Association, which would change its name to the National Football League a couple of years later. Clint Boling retirement: Examining roster options, cap ramificationsThe Cincinnati Bengals lost arguably their best offensive lineman this week when Clint Boling went to Paul Brown Stadium and signed his retirement papers due to medical concerns. Bengals 2019 Position Analysis - Wide Receiver/Tight Ends: Several roster spots on lineCINCINNATI (WKRC) - This part takes a look at the wide receiver and tight end positions and who are locks to make the 53-man roster when it's finalized on Aug. 31, who are in a battle to make it and who are long shots to make it: Around the league How it started - First jobs in football for all 32 NFL head coachesWhat he learned: Taylor has his own office now, but when he was a grad assistant just out of college at A&M, the digs weren't so great. He shared an office he described as "the size of a table" with future Bengals assistant offensive line coach Ben Martin. Working for father-in-law Mike Sherman wasn't the easiest thing for a young coach, but it taught Taylor an important lesson: It's OK not to be the one talking all the time. Elway thinks Flacco, Lock will solve QB struggles"It's a hard position to fill," Elway said Wednesday, via ESPN. "We tried to shake all these trees around here the last four years and the quarterbacks didn't fall out. So it's difficult. We've taken a lot of shots, we've tried a lot of different situations. ... Hopefully with Joe [Flacco] we've got it solidified with Drew [Lock] working under him. Tony Romo: Jason Witten will pick up where he left off"He'll pick up right where he left off," Romo said, via Jon Machota of the Dallas Morning News. "I don't think it's a big challenge for Jason. The reality of it is as long as, if you know the game the way he does, there are certain positions -- he plays one of them at tight end -- he's always going to have the nuance to get open. Let's say he runs the exact same he always did, to me, it's just that at that position, your ability to use leverage against somebody, make you think this and then do that. It's like the back pick in basketball. Just all of a sudden, it gets you, and you don't even know it was coming, and that guy is wide open. He's very intelligent with the game of football. I think he's going to pick up right from when he retired. I think you're going to see the same guy." Falcons sign Deion Jones to four-year, $57M extensionTurning 25 in November, Jones is one of the premier linebackers in the game when it comes to pass coverage and his loss to injury last season was a huge blow to the Falcons. Now, with Jones on board for the long haul, Atlanta can seemingly get back to the form it displayed during its run to Super Bowl LI. Free agent Rashard Robinson suspended for 10 games"I will work during my time away to better myself and be ready to contribute when I am eligible this coming season," Robinson said in a statement, via Rapoport. NFL, NFLPA discuss new CBA in 'productive' meetingBoth sides described their encounter in similar terms, releasing the following joint statement on Wednesday afternoon: "Today's meeting was productive, constructive and beneficial for both sides, and the meetings between the NFLPA's Executive Committee and the NFL's Management Council Executive Committee will continue." Get excited! Only 50 days until 2019 season starts» Only two years into his NFL career, Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is already special enough to be compared to Sweetness. Walter Payton and McCaffrey are the only players in the Super Bowl era with 50-plus passing yards, 50-plus rushing yards and 50-plus receiving yards in the same game or the only members of the single game 50-50-50 club. In Week 16 of 2018 against the Saints, McCaffrey had 50 yards passing, 53 yards rushing and 67 receiving yards, while Payton's Week 16 in 1985 against the Lions saw him throw for 50 yards, rush for 81 and haul in 55 receiving yards. […]
The 3 players the Bengals can't afford to lose this season
by Matt Minich on July 18, 2019 at 11:00 am
The Bengals' depth issues are bigger in some areas than others. The most important players and simply the best players on a team are not always the same thing. For the Bengals, the distinction rings true from the right perspective. For example, it would stink to lose A.J. Green again. But if Zac Taylor's offensive system is as impressive as we all hope it will be, they could overcome. Tyler Boyd has immense talent and stepped into the WR1 role nicely after Green got injured last season. If John Ross and maybe Alex Erickson or Josh Malone could step up their game, the Bengals would be fine. Maybe they even catch lightning in a bottle with Stanley Morgan Jr. or Damion Willis. No one can replace Green, but they could overcome another injury of his. On a similar wavelength, it would also stink if Tyler Eifert got hurt... again, but we've been down that road before, many times. He is an excellent playmaker when healthy, but the Bengals have enough skill players that they could survive. The Bengals drafted tight end Drew Sample in the second round. He is more well-known for his run blocking, but C.J. Uzomah and Mason Schreck can do some things in the passing game. Who says they even need to replace Eifert's production with a tight end? As mentioned above, they have a ton of talented wide receivers. On the other side of the ball, losing Carlos Dunlap would be unfortunate, but the Bengals could overcome this as well. Carl Lawson is an ascending edge rusher. Sam Hubbard is a fan favorite who showed a lot of promise last season. Kerry Wynn and Jordan Willis could also step up and contribute. Green, Eifert, and Dunlap are three of Cincinnati's best players, but they are not guys that the Bengals cannot afford to lose. If the following three players happen to miss any significant time, then that's a completely different story. Andy Dalton If Dalton gets hurt, get ready for Tua Tagovailoa. It was fun to watch Jeff Driskel last preseason, and it was the exact opposite when he had to replace an injured Dalton to close out the regular season. The Bengals may like rookies Ryan Finley and Jake Dolegala, but nobody in the building wants to see one of those guys on the field next year. It is all on Dalton. He has the ability to run this offense successfully, but if he goes down, the season is over. If Dalton goes down early, expect the Bengals to be on the clock first next April. Geno Atkins The Bengals have struggled for years to add a second interior pass rusher to pair with Atkins. If he goes down, they will be left with none. Ryan Glasgow is a solid player, but he is not someone who will have a major impact on the offense's pass protection. The Bengals need a healthy Atkins wreaking havoc on the interior and creating opportunities for the edge rushers. William Jackson Yes, the Bengals have a number of talented cornerbacks, but none of them compares to Jackson. Jackson is a true shutdown corner who can be counted on to lock down a team's WR1. This has a huge impact on what the defensive coordinator can do with the other 10 players. For example, without Jackson the Bengals would likely have Dre Kirkpatrick or Darqueze Dennard matched up on Odell Beckham Jr. when they play man coverage against the Browns, but neither of those players could do it alone. They would be forced to put Jessie Bates over the top. This means Bates wouldn't be able to do other things, like play center field and make picks. It's a domino effect. There's a reason why the top cornerbacks get big paydays. Jackson's play has a similar impact that will eventually warrant a huge raise. *Jonah Williams Speaking of domino effects, the Bengals losing Williams is really going to hurt. Things were already shaky at best when Clint Boling's future was "uncertain" at the time Cordy Glenn moved to left guard during OTAs. Now, Boling is retired, and Glenn will be forced to play left tackle. This leaves a lot of questions on the interior offensive line. The Bengals signed John Miller and John Jerry, but neither are necessarily difference makers. Beyond those two are the familiar threesome of Christian Westerman, Trey Hopkins, and Alex Redmond at guard and Billy Price at center. So yeah, not a lot of high quality names remain. Glenn playing left tackle also means that there is no hope of getting anyone other than Bobby Hart at right tackle and the Bengals have no real swing tackle. So they absolutely need that pair to stay healthy. Yes, I am saying that the Bengals need Bobby Hart. If Williams was healthy, he could play left tackle which would've allowed Glenn to play left guard or right tackle. Plus, in case of injury, his position versatility being would have been huge. As it is, the Bengals lost arguably their best offensive linemen in Boling and a highly promising rookie in Williams with in the span of a few weeks. This leaves the team in a very tough spot. *Let's hope I'm wrong, because as we all know, he is already out for the season. […]
Top 5 breakout candidates for the Bengals in 2019
by LB3PTMAN on July 17, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports We take a look at the five players most likely to have a break out season for the Bengals in 2019 Every year, there is a player for the Bengals who is able to essentially come out of nowhere and be a huge unexpected force. Commonly referred to as breakout players, the Bengals need some guys to breakout and become contributors if they want to change course from the struggles they have had the past couple of seasons. If some of their younger players can be relied on and take the next step, we may see the Bengals make a push for the postseason. With that in mind, let's take a look at the top 5 potential breakout players for the Bengals. 1. John Ross Some people may have a problem with this, as Ross is a much maligned player among the Bengals fanbase. Honestly, you could make the case that last year should have been his breakout year by being able to stay healthy and getting a big role while A.J. Green was injured. But after missing all of 2017, 2018 was essentially Ross' rookie year, and he clearly is going through some growing pains. This year, though, he is freed from Bill Lazor and Marvin Lewis and gets to work with Zac Taylor who saw how well a similar player could be used in Brandin Cooks with the Rams. If he is able to stay healthy, expect a big year from Ross in 2019. 2. Christian Westerman Bengals fans have been hoping to see Westerman on the field ever since he was drafted. At the time, he was considered a steal that should have gone much earlier and this made Bengals fans excited to see him. Especially as the offensive line struggled and racked up injuries. This year, Westerman is fighting for his roster spot, but he is also fighting for a starting spot. It looks like the Bengals recent free agent acquisition John Miller will be playing right guard, but with Clint Boling retiring, who plays left guard is a major question mark, and Westerman is definitely in play. 3. Sam Hubbard The Jordan Willis experiment in Cincinnati has not yet yielded any great results. He has failed to tap into his great athleticism. At the NFL level, he's functioned almost purely as a run stopper. If Willis continues to struggle as a pass rusher, the Bengals coaching staff may look at someone else to take the base down snaps at right end. With no one else on the team really the right size to fill that hole, Hubbard would be in line for a big upgrade in snaps even over what he got last season with Carl Lawson out. Hubbard could take the flashes he had last season and perform even better. 4. Billy Price The Bengals offensive line was much better in 2018 than it was in 2017, but it still wasn't nearly good enough. The Bengals still go into the season with a turnstile at right tackle, but Glenn has shown he can play better at left tackle than he did in 2018. John Miller should be an upgrade for Alex Redmond, and Billy Price should be fully healthy and ready to make a positive impact for the team. Price is one of the biggest wildcards of the season. If he stays healthy, the interior offensive line at least should be much upgraded over where they were a season ago. 5. Darius Phillips With Darqueze Dennard on a one-year contract, the Bengals do not have a long term commitment to him as their slot corner. In 2018, rookie Darius Phillips played in place of Dennard in several games and played very well. With the lack of commitment moving forward, as well as Dennard's struggles in staying healthy, we may be seeing more of Phillips in 2019. With Phillips and key special teams player Tony McRae able to fill in if necessary, the slot corner position is in good hands if Dennard walks after 2019. […]


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A Breda foi uma empresa brasileira que atuava no ramo de transportes, fundada por Ítalo Breda em 1950 na cidade de São Bernardo do Campo, estado de São Paulo.

História
A história da Breda começa quando Luiz Breda era importador de chassi para ônibus da marca sueca Volvo e sócio na Empresa Reunidas Paraná-São Paulo. Em 1938, com 14 anos de idade, o filho de Luiz, Ítalo Breda, começa a trabalhar no almoxarife da Empresa Reunidas. Em 1939, a Viação São Paulo-Santos é comprada pela Reunidas e Luiz faz parte da sociedade. Enquanto isso, Ítalo também se dedicava aos estudos, formando-se em economia pelo Colégio Dante Alighieri e tendo ótima fluência em inglês.

No final dos anos 40, Ítalo, apaixonado por ônibus, começa se corresponder com a empresa fabricante de ônibus norte-americana Twin Coach. Em 1947, a Viação São Paulo Santos é vendida para a Tito Masciolli e Arthur Brandi, donos da Auto Viação Jabaquara, que neste ano foi encampada pela recém criada Companhia Municipal de Transportes Coletivos (CMTC). Pouco tempo depois, Masciolli e Brandi transformam a Viação São Paulo-Santos na Viação Cometa.

Apresentado aos novos donos pelo pai, Ítalo Breda fala dos ônibus Twin Coach para a Cometa. Depois de uma viagem aos Estados Unidos, Ítalo Breda intermedeia a compra de 30 Twin Coach. Como a empresa não tinha dinheiro para pagar a comissão da transação, Ítalo Breda recebe 5% das ações da Viação Cometa, onde atuava como chefe de tráfego. Paralelamente a isso, Ítalo servia o Colégio Dante Alighieri com dois veículos de fretamento. Foi quando Tito Masciolli o orienta a formar uma empresa específica de fretamento. Surgia então a Breda Serviços por volta de 1950. No embalo do crescimento industrial de São Bernardo do Campo, Breda logo no início consegue ótimos clientes da indústria.

Cinco anos depois, em 1955, a Breda já tinha 30 ônibus, mas precisava de mais. Como Ítalo Breda era novo no ramo, não tinha dinheiro para comprar ônibus à vista e nem crédito para financiar os veículos. Masciolli então foi muito mais que um incentivador, mas um pai nos negócios. O major italiano dono da Cometa transferiu 86 ônibus para Ítalo Breda, inclusive os 30 Twin Coach comprados por ele, em troca apenas de assinaturas de notas promissórias, com débitos longos para o pagamento e valores que Ítalo não conseguiria em financiamento nenhum. A frota da Breda passou dos 100 carros e assumiu o transporte de funcionários de uma empresa que estava começando no Brasil, a Volkswagen.

Seguiram-se outros fretamentos para indústrias: Petrobrás, para transportar os petroleiros da Refinaria Presidente Bernardes em Cubatão, Mercedes-Benz e General Motors, começando primeiramente em São José dos Campos no ano de 1957. Foram transferidos 20 ônibus e montou-se uma garagem no local. Mais tarde, a fábrica de São Caetano do Sul fez o mesmo: confiou à Breda a movimentação de todos os seus funcionários.

De 30 ônibus em 1953, dez anos mais tarde, contabilizava 300 veículos, 250 deles transportando diariamente 25 mil passageiros de indústrias, refinarias, colégios e escritórios. As linhas cobriam o trajeto São Paulo-Itanhaém-Peruíbe e São Paulo-Viracopos, a primeira aproveitando principalmente o grande fluxo de turistas em busca das praias nos finais de semana. A outra, destinada a passageiros de linhas áreas internacionais.

Em 1990, a empresa foi comprada por Nenê Constantino, dono do Grupo Comporte, conglomerado de transportes, que também controla a Gol Linhas Aéreas.

Operava linhas rodoviárias entre a capital São Paulo, partindo do Terminal Jabaquara e das cidades de São Bernardo do Campo e Osasco para Cubatão, Praia Grande, Itanhaém, Mongaguá e Peruíbe. Realizava também a ligação entre Mogi das Cruzes e outras cidades do Alto Tietê para Bertioga e São Sebastião.

Na área de logística, por meio de caminhões, transportava eucalipto para indústrias de celulose nas regiões do Vale do Paraíba e Capão Bonito.

Em junho de 2021, num enxugamento de estrutura, foi incorporada à Viação Piracicabana, pertencente ao mesmo grupo, contando com a anuência da ARTESP, que regula os transportes no estado de São Paulo.

Ligações externas

Grupo Comporte
Empresas fundadas em 1950
Empresas extintas em 2021
Breda
Empresas de São Bernardo do Campo
Empresas de São Paulo (estado)

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Left: Dr Mfundo Maseko in the field and right, at his graduation.
African Crowned Eagle Champion Earns PhD
'To God be the glory. I dedicate this PhD to my family; I could have not completed it without their exceptional support. A big thank you to my grandmother Mrs J. Maseko for her incredible support and prayers.'
These are the heartfelt words of Madadeni resident, Dr Mfundo Maseko.
Maseko graduated with a PhD in Ecological Sciences, with a dissertation that focused on factors affecting the persistence of African crowned eagles (Stephanoaetus coronatus) in an urban mosaic landscape in KwaZulu-Natal. He was supervised by Professor Colleen Downs and Dr Manqoba Zungu, to whom he also expressed his heartfelt gratitude for their immeasurable support, motivation and belief in him. 'They kept me going during difficult times,' he said.
'Mfundo explored the conservation implications for this threatened raptor by determining their occupancy and detection probability; comparing characteristics of their nests; assessing local perceptions and attitudes towards raptors; and evaluating how extreme rainfall events may influence the long-term viability of the local population of crowned eagles,' said Downs.
His research focused on the mosaic forest areas of eThekwini Municipality. 'I investigated the influence of the conservation of forests and public attitudes on the persistence of African crowned eagles, and how climate change will likely affect such populations,' he said. 'Conservation of forests and peoples' attitudes can assist in the conservation of wildlife species, especially in human-dominated landscapes.'
Maseko's research is significant as it provides knowledge on the potential impacts of urbanisation and climate change on the persistence of a globally Near Threatened raptor species. 'Although thriving in some environments, several raptor species will be severely affected,' he explained.
'Growing up, I was always curious about what was happening inside forests, what types of animals were there and how they were living. After completing my masters, which investigated the effects of fragmentation and forest structural components on the diversity of forest bird species, my love for forest birds deepened,' he said.
Not surprisingly, the crowned eagle aficionado enjoys bird watching in his spare time. He gives back to his community by assisting high school learners with their studies and university applications, and plans to continue his involvement in science education in townships and rural areas. He also hopes to conduct research that prioritises the conservation of natural habitats and climate change mitigation strategies.
Mfundo said he chose UKZN due to the quality of education offered and its globally renowned scientists.
Words: Sally Frost
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