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Q: OleDB / MySQL Parameter Adding I have a question about adding parameters to a command (MySQL or OleDB, I currently use both) to avoid SQL injection.
This hard coded query works absolutely fine, aside from the open vulnerability to injection;
var queryString = string.Format("SELECT COUNT(*) FROM employs WHERE em_netname = '"+username+"' AND em_password = '"+password+"'");

However, after modifying the query so that I add parameters rather than leave the vulnerability open, it doesn't work. This is how I do it;
var queryString = string.Format("SELECT COUNT(*) FROM employs WHERE em_netname = @username AND em_password = @password");
OleDbCommand dbfQuery = new OleDbCommand(queryString, dbfCon);
dbfQuery.Parameters.Add("@username", OleDbType.Char).Value = username;
dbfQuery.Parameters.Add("@password", OleDbType.Char).Value = password;

Could somebody please give me an explanation as to why this is not working? The first query returns 1 from count, the second returns 0 (it should return 1).
EDIT: For clarity by "doesn't work" I mean that the first statement returns a column count of 1 i.e. there is a user, the query does work. The second statement, with exactly the same username and password entered returns a 0, i.e. although a username and password combination does exist (proven by the first statement) the query is not working correctly.
EDIT 2: Entire class code posted;
public static bool AuthenticateUser(string username, string password)
    {
        var constr = ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings["dbfString"].ConnectionString;
        using (OleDbConnection dbfCon = new OleDbConnection(constr))
        {
            try
            {
                dbfCon.Open();
                var queryString = string.Format("SELECT COUNT(*) FROM employs WHERE em_netname = @username AND em_password = @password");
                OleDbCommand dbfQuery = new OleDbCommand(queryString, dbfCon);
                dbfQuery.Parameters.Add("@username", OleDbType.Char).Value = username;
                dbfQuery.Parameters.Add("@password", OleDbType.Char).Value = password;
                MessageBox.Show("Query: " + queryString);
                int numOfColumns = Convert.ToInt32(dbfQuery.ExecuteScalar());
                MessageBox.Show(numOfColumns.ToString());
                if (numOfColumns == 1)
                {
                    return true;
                }
                else
                {
                    return false;
                }
            }
            catch (OleDbException)
            {
                throw;
            }
        }
    }

A: According to MSDN the OleDbCommand does not support named parameters. Try to use ? instead.

The OLE DB .NET Provider does not support named parameters for passing parameters to an SQL statement or a stored procedure called by an OleDbCommand when CommandType is set to Text. In this case, the question mark (?) placeholder must be used. For example:
SELECT * FROM Customers WHERE CustomerID = ?
  Therefore, the order in which OleDbParameter objects are added to the OleDbParameterCollection must directly correspond to the position of the question mark placeholder for the parameter in the command text.


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Ok, I know there are a few people on here who have done a 2jz swap in they're car and I was wondering if you would be able to give me an estimate on what the swap cost you to do.
I really want to do this to my FD because I need reliability because it is my only car and I do alot of driving with the car.
All I'm looking for in terms of budget is just getting everything in and working.
Would 10k be a fair estimate?
thats about my guess.. Tech2motorsports.com sells the parts for the swaps and can supply everything you need for the swap. its just a very expensive swap. are you plannig on using the getrag6speed? or r154 with 2jz belhousing and having it be 5 speed? or are you going to run auto? thats a big question, the 6speed increases the cost of everything by 4k+ but it is damn near bulletproof.
My plan is to run the r154 to start out and when I plan on reaching the power I want out of the swap I will run a gtreg.
I'm hoping to undertake this swap next winter so now comes the hoping and praying that everything works out for me and I can save enough money for this.
Ive spent about 15k on the swap and still have 2k to go but i did the jdm 2jz vvti and going single turbo. With a stock 2jz and tech2's swap parts and a r154 you can spend around 10k to 13k depending on condition of parts and if you go with name brand stuff.
also youll have to go single i believe.. last i remember you cannot fit stock twin set up in the fd chassis.
Well I've been talking to reaper and I'm going to start saving my pennies and do the swap next winter.
I would love to keep the rotor but seeing as how I work for minimum wage and this is my only car I need a reliable motor.
It really depends on your abilities.
My swap is currently under way, but I project it costing around $8k.
But my time in labor is priceless to me. So if you pay someone else, it can easily get as high as 10-14k.
Ive easily spent 18-20k and still going. Car made 650whp 555wtq on q16 stock long block jdm aristo 2jzgte 5 speed trans. Tech 2 swap kit. Easily daily driver. I have a supra now so fd is for sale should show up in the fs section soon.
Just to update this thread... My previous post quoted a tad low.
I'm in my build $20,000 at this point.
Are you still doing a turn key 2jzgte swap?
30k for 2jz swap??? And still adding up?
Its just like buying the fat pig itself .
Except its in a light weight rx7. I only made [email protected] stock long block over a year and a half now. My brother in law has a supra that makes about 40 hp more and we are very close on pump gas.
Man. But fir extra money? Is it even worthit?
Depends on how much your money is worth to you. You can buy any car in the price range for 30k but it won't have all the things you'll want in a car I.e power, handling, comfort. My rx7 has been a good value/all around car and it's unique for the price. 20-30k isn't even a lot of money in a grand scheme of doing something like this. Spend 90k on a gtr or 30-60k on a modded supra or 30k for a nsx with 280hp.
depends on what you want dude. If you want to go cheap, buy the Ebay 2JZ mount kit from Thailand. I think it's like $300 for the motor and trans mount. Or more if you want to spend a bit more, buy the tech 2 kit. The question is do you just want to make it run? Make lot's of power (500+)? Reliability?
So suppose you want big horse power and reliability, buy a R154 transmission and build it to be bulletproof. Theres a kit from driftmotion for around $750. Or, if you want to go crazy, buy a V160 or V161. Don't even waste your time with a W58. I'm not sure sure about FD since I did this in my FC but there is a bit of a size difference in the 2 transmissions so for one, you might have to cut away trans tunnel and interior to get the shifter to pop out. Next thing you need is a custom driveshaft. The driveshaft should be the least of your expenses though.
Then you have to think about if your drivetrain can handle big power. Might want to get a driveshaft shop halfshaft kit or the pro driveshafts. Also a LSD. KAAZ or OS GIKEN recommended.
In the FC, you can only use the stock intake unless you modify your wheel well according to tech 2. Not sure if this applies to the FD.
I'm not even gonna go into, ECU, and custom harness.
If you want everything stock it's really self explanatory.
A lot to think about when you do it and 12k is a absolute BS number if you ask me. My FC already has 35K-40K into it. https://www.rx7club.com/build-thread...-16-a-1074244/. Hope it can give you some inspiration. It's just a money pot so think it through before you do it and good luck!
Where is everyone finding the 5 speeds trans? All I find is the motor with an auto trans.


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Darryl Lynn "D. L." Hughley (born March 6, 1963) is an American actor, political commentator, radio host and stand-up comedian. D.L. Hughley is best known as the original host of BET's ComicView from 1992-1993, the eponymous character on the ABC/UPN sitcom The Hughleys and performed in The Original Kings of Comedy. Additionally, he has been the host of CNN's D. L. Hughley Breaks the News, a correspondent for The Jay Leno Show on NBC, and a local radio personality and interviewer in New York City. In early 2013, D.L. Hughley landed in 9th place on Dancing with the Stars.
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Financial Consultant Jeffrey Peters explained that there are typically two options for issuing bonds. By using a general obligation bond, Pulaski County could only raise a little more than $6 million, according to Peters. To exceed that limit, the county would have to use the more complicated lease-rental process, in which the property is transferred to a legally-separate building corporation.
That impact would be softened by the fact that the bond on the Justice Center will have been paid off by that time. But if the project were to cost much more than $11 million, a referendum would have to be placed on the ballot, before the bond could be issued.
Council President Jay Sullivan felt the county needs to figure out how to stabilize its finances before deciding how to proceed with the courthouse. Council Member Kathi Thompson disagreed, saying that county officials can't kick the can down the road any longer.
She noted that many of the current problems could have been avoided, if money had regularly been put into the courthouse all along. Sullivan said the council had tried to budget $250,000 a year for maintenance in the past, but when the state demanded budget cuts, that funding was eliminated.


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Bobby Fischer Estate facing a possible Checkmate
The New York Times recently featured a story about the person universally recognized as one of the greatest chess players of all time. Robert James "Bobby" Fischer died from kidney disease on January 17, 2008 at the age of 64. He was buried in Iceland, where he lived for the last few years of his life.
Bobby Fischer was a King in the game of chess and his life was anything but conventional. So why should Fischer's estate be simple?
Fischer scorned his 1972 world chess championship, renouncing it in 1975. He retreated from the world and turned his back on fame and fortune.
When he finally emerged for a rematch in 1992, he became a national fugitive. Why? Fischer ignored government warnings not to play the match in Yugoslavia, because of a trade embargo. This made him a criminal. He found refuge in Iceland, which granted him citizenship and prevented deportation.
Being a criminal was not his only character flaw. The former chess prodigy was deeply anti-Semitic, according to Read more...
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Lucille Ball's daughter fights to save heirlooms
I Love Lucy star Lucille Ball died more than 20 years ago — on April 26, 1989, at the age of 77. So why did her daughter rush to court last week to save awards, love letters and other personal items of the famous comedienne?
Reportedly, when Lucille passed, she left love letters between she and her first husband, Desi Arnaz, along with her lifetime achievement awards, photographs and other items to Lucille and Desi's daughter, Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill. But, apparently, Luckinbill never claimed the items from Lucille's estate and lost them.
So they ended up in the hands of Susie Morton. Morton is the widow of Gary Morton, who was Lucille Ball's second husband. After Lucille passed, these items, along with a Rolls-Royce, were passed to Gary Morton, and then onto Susie after Gary died.
Susie Morton placed the items up for sale at a Beverly Hills, California auction house, with the sale set to start this past Saturday, July 17, 2010. When Luckinbill's attorney threatened legal action to Read more...
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George Steinbrenner Estate Tax Savings: heirs avoid estate tax – or do they?
Baseball pioneer George Steinbrenner, owner of the famed New York Yankees' franchise, died from a heart attack on July 13, 2010, at age 80. Checking in at number 341 on Forbes' list of richest Americans last year, the Steinbrenner fortune has been estimated at $1.1 billion.
Many publications, including the New York Post, have pointed out that, tax-wise, Steinbrenner chose a great year to die. Due to a quirk in the federal estate tax law, there are no estate taxes for those who die in 2010.
Those who died in 2009 paid a 45% tax for every dollar over $3.5 million ($7 million for married couples who did the proper estate tax planning). There are no estate taxes this year, but next year, the estate tax comes roaring back with only a $1 million exemption and a 55% tax rate.
As the Post article and others have pointed out, this led to a huge tax savings for Steinbrenner's widow and four children of $500 million (based on 2009 levels)
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McNair died with an estate worth more than $19 million but without even a basic will. It looked like trouble initially when his wife named their two kids as estate beneficiaries in the probate paperwork, but failed to list his other two kids (from two other mothers). The family was far from harmonious even before McNair was killed.
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It's been more than 18 months since the daughter of France's richest woman sued to protect her from a man described as a "dandy" who had received more than $1 billion (U.S. value) in gifts from the owner of cosmetic giant L'Oreal. You can read The Probate Lawyer Blog's last article on the case here.
The daughter of 87-year-old Liliane Bettencourt sued Francois-Marie Banier, a 63-year old (male) celebrity photographer who reportedly has befriended Johnny Depp, Salvador Dali and others. Banier claims the lavish gifts of cash and art masterpieces were given to him by Bettencourt when she was mentally competent as a thank-you for his years of friendship and help as an advisor.
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package output

import (
	"bufio"
	"bytes"
	"fmt"
	"io"
	"io/ioutil"
	"os"

	"github.com/cweill/gotests/internal/models"
	"github.com/cweill/gotests/internal/render"
	"golang.org/x/tools/imports"
)

type Options struct {
	PrintInputs    bool
	Subtests       bool
	Parallel       bool
	Named          bool
	Template       string
	TemplateDir    string
	TemplateParams map[string]interface{}
	TemplateData   [][]byte

	render *render.Render
}

func (o *Options) Process(head *models.Header, funcs []*models.Function) ([]byte, error) {
	o.render = render.New()

	switch {
	case o.providesTemplateDir():
		if err := o.render.LoadCustomTemplates(o.TemplateDir); err != nil {
			return nil, fmt.Errorf("loading custom templates: %v", err)
		}
	case o.providesTemplate():
		if err := o.render.LoadCustomTemplatesName(o.Template); err != nil {
			return nil, fmt.Errorf("loading custom templates of name: %v", err)
		}
	case o.providesTemplateData():
		o.render.LoadFromData(o.TemplateData)
	}

	//
	tf, err := ioutil.TempFile("", "gotests_")
	if err != nil {
		return nil, fmt.Errorf("ioutil.TempFile: %v", err)
	}
	defer tf.Close()
	defer os.Remove(tf.Name())

	// create physical copy of test
	b := &bytes.Buffer{}
	if err := o.writeTests(b, head, funcs); err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}

	// format file
	out, err := imports.Process(tf.Name(), b.Bytes(), nil)
	if err != nil {
		return nil, fmt.Errorf("imports.Process: %v", err)
	}
	return out, nil
}

func (o *Options) providesTemplateData() bool {
	return o != nil && len(o.TemplateData) > 0
}

func (o *Options) providesTemplateDir() bool {
	return o != nil && o.TemplateDir != ""
}

func (o *Options) providesTemplate() bool {
	return o != nil && o.Template != ""
}

func (o *Options) writeTests(w io.Writer, head *models.Header, funcs []*models.Function) error {
	if path, ok := importsMap[o.Template]; ok {
		head.Imports = append(head.Imports, &models.Import{
			Path: fmt.Sprintf(`"%s"`, path),
		})
	}

	b := bufio.NewWriter(w)
	if err := o.render.Header(b, head); err != nil {
		return fmt.Errorf("render.Header: %v", err)
	}

	for _, fun := range funcs {
		err := o.render.TestFunction(b, fun, o.PrintInputs, o.Subtests, o.Named, o.Parallel, o.TemplateParams)
		if err != nil {
			return fmt.Errorf("render.TestFunction: %v", err)
		}
	}

	return b.Flush()
}


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Brent Batten: Naples experience an eye-opener for former Maryland Gov. Bob Ehrlich
Former Maryland Gov. Bob Ehrlich will make another trip to Southwest Florida on May 2, when he will be the featured speaker at a joint event.
Brent Batten: Naples experience an eye-opener for former Maryland Gov. Bob Ehrlich Former Maryland Gov. Bob Ehrlich will make another trip to Southwest Florida on May 2, when he will be the featured speaker at a joint event. Check out this story on naplesnews.com: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/columnists/brent-batten/2018/04/17/naples-experience-eye-opener-former-maryland-governor-bob-ehrlich/521478002/
Brent Batten, brent.batten@naplesnews.com; 239-263-4776 Published 5:00 a.m. ET April 17, 2018
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In the early days of the 2016 presidential campaign, former Maryland Gov. Bob Ehrlich was a John Kasich supporter.
But he saw something in Naples that opened his eyes.
In his latest book, "Bet You Didn't See That One Coming," Ehrlich recounts how he was at the Collier County GOP headquarters speaking on behalf of the Ohio governor when he noticed about a dozen women in the back of the room wearing Donald Trump T-shirts.
"These 'Trumpers' paid close attention to my words; the smallest real or perceived slight directed at Mr. Trump quickly metastasized into something far larger. … The Trump supporters' lack of a sense of humor (or balance) regarding DJT, and their insistence that he was the only Republican capable of defeating Hillary Clinton, left a strong impression," Ehrlich writes in the book's first chapter.
Ehrlich will make another trip to Southwest Florida on May 2, when he will be the featured speaker at a joint event sponsored by the Republican Party of Collier and Lee counties.
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Former Maryland Gov. Bob Ehrlich speaks at the Republican Leadership Summit Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Nashua, N.H. (Photo: Jim Cole/AP)
Ehrlich, discussing his book, his upcoming appearance and the state of the nation, said that 2016 trip to Naples was one of a string of events that eventually led him to support Trump's candidacy.
"I found myself on the road, and I just started to see with my own eyes this Trump phenomenon occurring. I'd go back to my law firm and report what I was seeing, and nobody believed me. It was different individuals, but the same Trump-supporting women were showing up whether I was in New Hampshire or Maine," he said.
Ehrlich offers an analysis of the Trump campaign and ultimate victory in the context of the last year of the presidency of Barack Obama.
"Progressivism on steroids meets American nationalism. It takes you from 'You didn't build that' to 'Yeah, I built that,' " Ehrlich describes.
"The 24/7 media circus that follows President Trump distracts from the fundamental issue of what his election means for America going forward."
Ehrlich was governor of Maryland from 2003-07.
Before that, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he became a disciple of the late Jack Kemp, who at the time was President George H.W. Bush's secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
"Jack Kemp is still what conservatives are trying to be in terms of compassionate conservatism," Ehrlich said.
Ehrlich adopted Kemp's philosophy of tackling poverty and other social ills through a strong economy.
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That, in turn, leads Ehrlich back to Southwest Florida, where he finds an example worth writing about at St. Matthew's House.
Included in "Bet You Didn't See That One Coming" are essays Ehrlich has written for conservative publications such as The Weekly Standard, National Review and The Washington Examiner.
One singles out St. Matthew's House, which offers food, shelter and addiction recovery services to hundreds of clients from its East Naples campus.
St. Matthew's House is supported by donations and revenue generated by its thrift stores, catering service, car wash and other enterprises. Those businesses employ the shelter's clients, giving them a way out of poverty.
"An energized Trump coalition distrustful of uber-expensive federal programs is eager to investigate outside-the-box remedies to American's most intractable problems. Why not start at a place where a dramatically new program is enjoying real success?" Ehrlich writes. "Here in Southwest Florida is the perfect model for the Trump era."
Ehrlich first came to Southwest Florida to see friends on Marco Island. He's made numerous trips since, both promoting books and for personal visits.
He says he's always enjoyed good crowds when speaking here, the standing-room-only 2016 affair at the Collier GOP office being one example.
The May 2 event is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Bonita Village. Ticket information is available at the Collier and Lee Republican Party websites.
"We always do a Q and A, which is lively, particularly in the Trump era," Ehrlich said.
Connect with Brent Batten at brent.batten@naplesnews.com, on Twitter @NDN_BrentBatten and at facebook.com/ndnbrentbatten.
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CH James cafe is a thriving cafe honoured to be operating in the northern suburbs and community of Fairfield since 2014. The cafe is popular for its standout food, beverages and coffee and it's pop up events. CH James is also known for its stunning outdoor courtyard with it's own garden and an art mural on the wall. Functions are a specialty and Valensia is an attractive purpose designed function space including upstairs, with packages available for your function.
Charles Henry James was a businessman extraordinaire in the 1870s and 1880s, and hugely influential in forming the unique community dynamic of the north we love today. Dreamer, innovator and fiercely local, CH James was an influencer who was keen to "have a go", connect with his community and he conducted his business with distinctive flair. CH James became a model and mentor to young businessmen of the era.
CH James represented the interests of the northern community in the Legislative Council and was a champion of Fairfield, Alphington and Thornbury as well as suburbs such as Essendon, Brunswick and Flemington. CH James was also a man of style and could be spotted handsomely gowned in his silk brocade with heliotrope ribbon and fine diamonds with spangled sleeves. Hipster and fashionable. CH James and his wife Harriette were keen supporters of local charities, community projects and help to the underprivileged.
Station Street has its own place in Melbourne history. With diversity and an eclectic vibe, Station Street is quintessentially Melbourne. CH James spent much of his time on Station St Fairfield and in 1884 established a horse tramway, which ran the length of Station Street. We think this is very Melbourne.
We are proud to open CH James café and are inspired by the story of CH James. He had a vision of the "opportunity" of the north that we see some 150 years later. Some of us live in streets with names linked to CH James. Legend also has it the laneway culture of Melbourne was also formed by the legacy of CH James who developed the laneway next to his large French inspired residence.
At the height of his fortunes in the 1880s CH James was considered to be a millionaire and riding high. He and his wife Harriette entertained Melbourne socialites with lavish balls featuring dancing into the early hours, decorating their residence with "fine palms, exotics and blossoms." Can we add interior designer to the list? Towards the end of his life CH James had his ups and downs (hit by the Depression) but his legacy in the history of Fairfield and the northern suburbs of Melbourne is entrenched.
CH James is a "trio of festive spaces" and nod to the entrepreneurship of CH James and his sense of adventure, innovation and love of the northern suburbs. CH James is a place to relax and imbibe, with casual dining and rewarding menu choices using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Not to mention personable service and fine coffee. A garden courtyard adds to the ambience. We think CH James with wife Harriette, five daughters and their son, would imbibe the community vibe and coffee culture at CH James in Fairfield.
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10 Top Execs Share Their Social Media Secrets
By Lauren Drell 2012-03-19 15:01:29 UTC
When you're occupying the C-suite, you may not have time to think about tweets, Facebook posts, Foursquare checkins and Pinterest boards. But you should.
Social media is an increasingly important tool for building brands, connecting with customers and boosting customer loyalty and engagement. All of these factors can work together to increase awareness of your brand and drive new business.
Mashable asked C-suite execs from companies like Virgin, Ford and IBM for their best social media advice, which is listed below, straight from their mouths. Which tip is your favorite? Let us know — and leave your own tips — in the comments below.
Think About Community
"Encourage a social culture: Culture and change management is the foundation of true social business transformation. Create a social business agenda, an integrated plan to be more competitive and have a measurable ROE (return on everything) an organizations does socially. Embed social into business processes — to fully evolve into a social business, organizations need to foster social behaviors, thinking and technology into the fabric of the company, i.e. customer service, HR, marketing, operations. Hire a social media strategist/manager: This person is essential to serve as a community advocate and works with employees to understand the value of social media. They are also responsible for protecting the reputation of the brand online."
— Sandy Carter, vice president, social business evangelism and sales at IBM
"The thing that I try to stay focused on is what is it that's resonating with the community. Don't get distracted. There's so much activity going on in the market, the challenge for [CEOs] is to pay attention to our relationship with the consumer and stay focused on that."
— Drew Patterson, CEO at Jetsetter
"As people increasingly use social media in their personal lives, businesses need to dive into these communication channels to enable their customers to communicate about – and with – brands in a true dialogue. Retailers should allow customers to share, comment on and discuss products and services openly. Why? Because online recommendations, ratings and reviews are a tangible source of increased sales. It may feel uncomfortable at first, but ultimately, it's that openness and honesty (including some bad reviews) that people are looking for. Believe or not, even bad reviews will increase time on your site and ultimately drive sales."
— Richard Anson, Founder and CEO at Reevoo
"As a blogger, Twitter user and seemingly well-rounded social media CEO, what advice do you have for other founders and CEOs looking to use social media sites effectively? I know that calling me "well-rounded" was a fat joke, but I'm going to overlook it. I guess my main observation is that social media users can smell inauthenticity in much less than 140 characters. Enjoy yourself, have fun with the conversation, be yourself. You can't fake it."
— Phil Libin, CEO at Evernote
Careful Content
"Understand the EQ and the IQ of everything you do, and for Pete's sake give a crap of the life time value of your customer and or community."
— Gary Vaynerchuk, entrepreneur and founder at VaynerMedia
"We have a huge opportunity, a whole new world of people we weren't able to speak to before. Figure out the best way to do that for your brand and what fits in with your DNA. I'll go back to something Oscar has told me frequently: 'We are not all things to all people, but we should always try to be more things to more people.' I think that's the way to do it."
— Alexander Bolen, CEO at Oscar de la Renta
"Be authentic and organic. It can't be forced or it won't work. And most importantly, have fun."
— Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group
"It's critical for brands to always be leaders, to always take risks and experiment. There's this notion that a lot of brands have of not wanting to be first on a particular street or in a particular media space. That has to change, because the brands that are not being leaders in social media are being left behind very quickly. I also think that [social media] is a unique space, and you have got to make sure the people who are most connected, the ones who access it every day, are empowered to be leaders in this environment. Often they are the youngest members of a team."
— Craig Leavitt, CEO at Kate Spade
"We mix it up with posts about product, posts about content and questions about topics of the day. Last year, for example, we posted a design-your-own shoe contest inspired by the Double Rainbow guy, who was blowing up that week on YouTube. Some of what we do is planned, but a lot of it is spontaneous. You have to be flexible and ready to talk about lots of topics — just like at a dinner party. We're also learning a lot about posting tactics –- time zones, language, regional relevance, etc. I go back to what I said earlier –- you have to have the courage to let go and not try to control the conversation or broadcast advertising messages every chance you get. Be respectful of the time between purchases of your product by adding value and contributing to the conversation. When it comes time again to purchase, your relationship with them should pay off."
— Geoff Cottrill, chief marketing officer at Converse
"Retailers: let your loyal fans or followers have exclusive access to sales, offers or new lines for a limited time. This is not only a great way of rewarding your brands advocates, but also creates buzz by encouraging consumers to share, like and tweet your news and products to their extended network."
— Mr. Tomoya Ishikawa, Executive Officer and Head of Creative and Web Design Department at Rakuten
Image courtesy of iStockphoto, sd619.
Topics: Business, ceo, Facebook, Marketing, Small Business, Social Media, social media for business leaders series, Twitter, YouTube


The Winter Olympics are all about speed, and not only in the races. A figure skater needs it to execute a jump. A hockey player needs it to break away from the defense. Even a curler … well, we'll get to that in a bit. Here's a quick look at speed in the Games.
To navigate to the game, open the app and swipe right on the menu bar. Tap the "Augmented Reality" section and select the experience.
Did you notice which Olympian at the top of this page flew by the fastest?
If you cheated just now, we'll let it slide. While the three sliding sports involve hurtling down the same ice-lined track as quickly as possible, lugers reach the fastest average speeds, sometimes topping 90 mph. That's because they start in a different place from the others and spend a greater portion of their runs on the steep parts. In the bobsled or skeleton starts, athletes push their sleds along a flat run-up area before hopping in (or on). Lugers, however, are seated at the start and use their arms to fling themselves into an almost immediate downhill drop. In the most recent world championships, the luge winner averaged 81.3 mph, followed by the four-man bobsled (78.7 mph) and the skeleton (71.9 mph).
Speeds for racing sports based on the top average speed of the most recent World Cup champions. Others are based on published estimates of top speeds in the sports.
Bobsleds have rudimentary steering and brakes.
Luge and skeleton sleds have no brakes or steering mechanisms. Riders steer by moving their shoulders and legs.
What is the fastest speed a downhill skier ever recorded in competition?
This is a bit of a trick question. At the 2013 World Cup downhill event, Johan Clarey, a French alpine skier, hit a record top speed of 100.6 mph during a run. That's the fastest top skiing speed among disciplines that are contested at the Olympics. But there is a non-Olympic sport called speed skiing in which competitors point their skis downhill and try for the fastest top speed. In 2016, Italian skier Ivan Origone hit 158.4 mph.
At his record top speed, skier Johan Clarey could rocket the roughly two miles from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial in 1 minute, 11 seconds. However, the trip is not downhill.
A world-class cross-country skier can average over 20 mph on flat ground and would be able to zip across the distance in about 6 minutes. Advantage: XC!
Who would cover 100 meters faster: A top long-track speedskater or Usain Bolt?
While Bolt's world record sprint time of 9.58 seconds is indisputable, its speedskating equivalent is not as definitive. Because speedskaters don't generally contest the 100 meters, there is no true world record for that distance. However, because a good start is vital in speedskating, World Cup events include a 100-meter split, and the very fastest skaters can, occasionally, cover the first 100 meters in 9.5 seconds or less — a hair quicker than Bolt. So our speedskater wins. That said, who knows what would've happened if Bolt had traded his track spikes for speedskates?
A figure skater needs to be going about 20 mph to successfully land a quadruple jump.
Hockey players have also been clocked at about 20 mph — and they wear up to 20 pounds of equipment.
Speedskaters' blades have almost no curve, allowing for long, powerful strides and speeds that top 30 mph.
Does curling actually require speed?
Yes, and curling is awesome.
No, but curling is awesome.
I've seen curling, and I am skeptical.
For those of you who picked Option Four, curling is basically shuffleboard on ice. That lonely figure puttering across the top of this page while others zoom by is a curler, and yes, curlers move intentionally slowly — about 4-5 mph — as they glide with a stone toward their target, the "house." But it is arm speed, not leg speed, that wins medals. The broom-wielding sweepers skitter ahead of the stones, warming the ice surface with fast-moving strokes to decrease friction in various spots. This speeds up the stone and makes subtle changes to its trajectory. A 2009 study found that top sweepers often swipe their brooms a speedy 10 strokes per second, which raises their heart rates into zones typical of marathoners.
Sweeping the ice in front of a curling stone reduces friction and causes it to move faster.
Correction: A previous version of this story made a change to the word brakes.
SOURCES: International Ski Federation, International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation, International Luge Federation, World Curling Federation, International Skating Union, and staff reports.
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Ionië was al vroeg door de Grieken gekoloniseerd en heeft in de Griekse geschiedenis een grote rol gespeeld. Veel belangrijke figuren uit bijvoorbeeld de antieke filosofie kwamen ervandaan. Het gebied was het toneel van de Ionische Opstand en kwam door de veroveringen van Cyrus II rond 542 v.Chr. in handen van het Perzische Rijk. Het kwam daarmee in contact met de cultuur van het Midden-Oosten. Deze cultuur liet haar sporen na in de bouwkunst met de Ionische zuil. Ionië kwam na de mislukte aanval van Xerxes I in 480 v.Chr. hoe langer hoe meer onder invloed te staan van Athene.

De taal van de Ioniërs, het Ionisch, was een Oudgrieks dialect. Het Ionische alfabet was iets anders dan het Attische alfabet. Belangrijke steden in Ionië waren Efeze, Milete en Smyrna. De twaalf steden van Ionië hadden hun belangen verenigd in de Ionische Twaalfstedenbond.

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The Bundesliga's second matchday is just around the corner with nine exciting matches coming our way, so here's all that you need to be looking forward to before the action kicks off:
Hertha Berlin vs Eintracht Frankfurt
The matchday kicks off with early runners-up Hertha facing 9th-placed Frankfurt.
Last Results:
Hertha travelled to Bremen on matchday 1, and they came away with a 1-4 victory thanks to goals from Peter Pekarík, Dodi Lukebakio, Matheus Cunha and debutante Jhon Córdoba.
Frankfurt's first match didn't exactly go to plan, as André Silva's goal meant that they came back from behind to settle for a 1-1 draw against newly-promoted Arminia Bielefeld.
Head-to-Head:
Hertha have a solid 30-19 advantage in this category, while 16 other matches have been drawn. The Eagles comprehensively won the last match, however – 1-4 away from home.
What This Could Mean:
Hertha can reach the top of the table if they win and Bayern drop points, but that's unlikely, So, they should focus on defending their current position.
Frankfurt also have a mathematical chance of reaching first place, but they will need a lot of results to go their way. Realistically, they should settle for a Europa League spot.
Injuries and Suspensions:
Hertha: N/A
Frankfurt: Evan N'Dicka
Player to Watch:
Matheus Cunha – Hertha's Brazilian midfielder announced his arrival in style last season, and this time, he'll be looking to add a little more consistency to his game. In the 2020/21 campaign, he has scored two goals in as many competitive outings for Hertha – one against Eintracht Braunschweig in the DFB Pokal and the other against Bremen last weekend. He should look to make that three out of three against Frankfurt.
1. FSV Mainz 05 vs VfB Stuttgart
15th-placed Mainz and 13th-placed Stuttgart will battle it out in what could prove to be an early relegation six-pointer.
Mainz had the tough task of travelling to Leipzig to start their season, and their clash ended in a 3-1 defeat as Jean-Phillippe Mateta's goal proved to be mere consolation.
Stuttgart gave Freiburg a real run for their money on matchday 1, but their efforts fell short in a 2-3 defeat as a late push saw Saša Kalajdžić and Silas Wamangituka get on the scoresheet.
Mainz have a slender 10-9 lead in this regard, with six other matches being drawn. The Carnival club won the last match too – 2-3 in January of 2019.
Mainz cannot go higher than 3rd no matter what happens, but that too is extremely improbable. Their realistic target should be a top-half finish.
Stuttgart are in a similar position to that of their rivals, so they too will have the same targets.
Mainz: Dong-won Ji
Stuttgart: Clinton Mola, Philipp Förster, Erik Thommy, Nicolás González, Maxime Awoudja
Wataru Endo – Although Stuttgart lost their last match after conceding three goals, Wataru Endo was absolutely dominant in holding midfield, as he made 3 tackles, as many interceptions and won 7/10 aerial duels. That was certainly a solid Bundesliga debut for the Japanese international, and he'll look to keep those numbers up against Mainz in a match that is set to be a physical battle.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig
Meanwhile, 5th-placed Leipzig travel to face 10th-placed Leverkusen at the BayArena in an early battle in the top-four race.
Leverkusen kicked off their new campaign with a rather-disappointing 0-0 draw against Wolfsburg.
Leipzig's season started just as they would have liked it to – with a 3-1 win over Mainz thanks to Emil Forsberg, Yussuf Poulsen and Amadou Haidara's goals.
Leipzig have won half of the eight matches played between these two teams, with three others ending without a winner. Leverkusen have never beaten Die Rotten Bullen in the BayArena, so this is their chance to do that for the first time ever. Both of last season's clashes ended in 1-1 draws.
Leverkusen still have a mathematical possibility of topping the table, but for now, they should be looking at a Europa League position.
Leipzig have a slightly better chance of reaching first place, but they will certainly be happy with a top-four spot.
Leverkusen: Paulinho
Leipzig: Konrad Laimer, Ibrahima Konaté, Fabrice Hartmann,
Alexander Sørloth – The King of the North has arrived in Leipzig, and he is ready to take the German top-flight by storm under the stewardship of Julian Nagelsmann. Although the Norwegian international is not expected to get a full debut against Leverkusen, he should be named on the bench and could be sent on as a substitute. The last Norwegian striker to get his debut off the bench scored a hat-trick in 20 minutes, so the expectations are certainly high for Sørloth.
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Union Berlin
17th-placed Gladbach host 14th-placed Union at the same time.
Gladbach faced Dortmund in the Borussia derby on matchday 1, and that match ended in a thorough 3-0 defeat for them.
Union started their second-ever Bundesliga campaign just like the first – with a defeat. This time, it Augsburg beat them 1-3 after Marius Bülter's equaliser was quickly responded to.
Gladbach and Union have only faced each other twice in the past, with both of those fixtures taking place in last season's Bundesliga. The home side won on each occasion – first Union triumphed 2-0 before Gladbach got their revenge with a 4-1 victory.
Gladbach cannot go higher than 3rd in any case, but their realistic goal should be something around 8th-position.
Union have the same points tally as their rivals (zero), but they would be happy to merely stay where they are in the table.
Gladbach: Denis Zakaria, Valentino Lazaro
Union: Anthony Ujah, Christian Gentner
Hannes Wolf – Although Gladbach's summer signing didn't exactly impress in the 57 minutes he spent on the pitch during his debut (making just 2 key passes), he should look to show his class against weaker opposition. He certainly made an impression on Marco Rose during their days together at RB Salzburg, so his manager undoubtedly trusts him.
Arminia Bielefeld vs 1. FC Köln
Arminia Bielefeld's first home match of the new campaign sees them play 12th-placed Köln in an early relegation six-pointer.
Arminia played out a 1-1 draw against Frankfurt in their first Bundesliga match in over a decade after Cebio Soukou's goal gave them the lead.
Köln faced Hoffenheim for their season-opener, and even though they equalised twice through Sebastian Andersson and Dominick Drexler, their efforts fell short in a 2-3 defeat.
Köln have a 16-12 lead in the head-to-head charts, while only three other matches have been drawn. The Billygoats won the most recent fixture as well – 5-1 in the 2018/19 season of the 2. Bundesliga.
Arminia still have the slenderest of chances of topping the Bundesliga charts for the first time in their history, but they would need six other results to go their way. Since that's highly unrealistic, they'll settle for anything in the fringes of the European spots.
Köln cannot go higher than 3rd in any case, but they should be quite pleased if they manage to break into the top half of the table.
Arminia: Sebastian Müller, Andreas Vogslammer, Nathan de Medina
Köln: Anthony Modeste, Benno Schmitz, Florian Kainz
Sebastian Andersson – Köln lost Jhon Córdoba in the summer transfer window, and they went and replaced him with an even more aerially dominant centre-forward – Sebastian Andersson. The Swedish international scored on debut, but his goal was not enough to save his side from defeat. He will look to continue impressing up front though, especially while Anthony Modeste is out injured.
FC Augsburg vs Borussia Dortmund
4th-placed Augsburg have the stern task of welcoming Borussia Dortmund, who are just a spot above them, for their first home match.
Augsburg got off to an ideal start last weekend with a comprehensive1-3 victory over Union, with Ruben Vargas, Michael Gregoritsch and André Hahn getting the goals.
Dortmund's season-opener was a success as well because they dispatched Gladbach 3-0 thanks to Giovanni Reyna's goal and Erling Håland's brace.
Dortmund have a thorough 12-2 lead, while five other clashes have ended with equal scores. BVB triumphed most recently too – 3-5 away from home last season when a certain Erling Braut Håland came off the bench to score a hat-trick on debut.
Augsburg can reach first place if things go to plan for them, but since they are facing Dortmund, they should focus on simply defending their current position.
Dortmund are in a similar situation, but their eyes should be set on their beloved runners-up spot since they can't expect themselves to outscore Bayern by five or more goals.
Augsburg: Jan Morávek
Dortmund: Dan-Axel Zagadou, Mateu Morey, Marcel Schmelzer, Thorgan Hazard
Giovanni Reyna – The 17-year-old 'American Dream' has started the 2020/21 campaign perfectly – with two goals in as many outings – one against Duisburg in the DFB Pokal and the other being last weekend's opener against Gladbach. The teenage sensation will surely want to continue his dreamy run of form, and he has a great chance to find the net against an Augsburg defence which conceded 63 goals last season.
FC Schalke 04 vs Werder Bremen
Bottom-club Schalke face 16th-placed Werder Bremen, who will be keen to earn some points and distance themselves from the relegation play-off spot.
Schalke played in the season-opener last Friday, and it ended quite badly for them because they ended up losing 8-0 to Bayern.
Bremen were easily defeated in their first match of the 2020/21 campaign as Hertha won 1-4. Davie Selke did get on the scoresheet, but his goal counted for nothing but consolation.
Bremen have a narrow 45-40 lead in this old rivalry, with 19 of the 104 clashes ending without a winner. Bremen won the first match in 1963 with a score of 2-3, and they won the most recent one in 2020 by the same margin, but with a clean sheet to go with that.
Schalke's very best-case scenario sees them reach the final podium spot, but that's highly impractical. In truth, they should be happy to get out of the drop zone. If they win, David Wagner's men will end a 17-match long winless streak in the Bundesliga.
Bremen are in a very similar situation to their opponents, so their expectations should be aligned.
Schalke: Salif Sané, Matija Nastasić
Bremen: Ömer Toprak, Oscar Schönfelder
Tahith Chong – After an impressive pre-season and competitive debut against Carl Zeiss Jena in the DFB Pokal where he scored a goal, Tahith Chong rather underwhelmed in his Bundesliga debut against Hertha. Schalke have already conceded eight goals (in just one match) this season, so the Dutchman will be smelling blood and aiming to open his goalscoring account in the German top-flight.
TSG 1889 Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich
7th-placed Hoffenheim host the predictable league-leaders Bayern Munich for Sebastian Hoeneß's first home game as a head coach.
Hoffenheim were involved in the most exciting clash of matchday 1 against Köln. Andrej Kramarić gave them an early lead, but they soon conceded an equaliser. The Croatian international scored from the spot thereafter, but yet again his strike responded to in kind. Finally, the 29-year-old striker netted an injury-time winner to earn three points for his side.
Bayern lifted the curtain on the 2020/21 Bundesliga campaign by hosting Schalke, and they sent out a clear warning with an 8-0 victory. Serge Gnabry scored a hat-trick, while Leon Goretzka, Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Müller, Leroy Sanén and Jamal Musiala came away with a goal each. Before they face Hoffenheim, however, they have a UEFA Super Cup match against Sevilla on Thursday night.
Bayern have an unsurprisingly large 17-3 lead in this regard, while five other matches have ended with equal scores. The defending champions recorded a comprehensive 0-6 away victory in the most recent meeting between these two sides.
Hoffenheim can climb all the way up to first place if they manage to win, but that would be considered a shock. Realistically, they should be happy to hold position in the table.
Bayern have already made first position their own, so their target will be to quite simply stay where they are.
Hoffenheim: Håvard Nordtveit, Benjamin Hübner, Konstantinos Stafylidis, Stefan Posch
Bayern: Kingsley Coman, Tanguy Nianzou
Andrej Kramarić – Two players scored hat-tricks on matchday 1 – Andrej Kramarić and Serge Gnabry. They will now face each other in this round of fixtures, and the spotlight will be shining on both of them. Kramarić's hat-trick certainly had more value, because it saved his side and won the match for them, so Hoffenheim will be looking towards him for yet more goals. In fact, the Croatian forward has scored each of his side's last seven Bundesliga goals in two matches, so much is expected of him.
SC Freiburg vs VfL Wolfsburg
The final match of this round of fixtures sees 6th-placed Freiburg take on 11th-placed Wolfsburg.
Freiburg carved out a 2-3 away win over newly-promoted Stuttgart, as goals from Nils Petersen, Rolland Sallai and Vincenzo Grifo sealed the three points.
Wolfsburg faced Leverkusen on matchday 1, and they had to settle for the first goalless draw of the season after looking like the better side early on.
Wolfsburg just edge the head-to-head battle with a 13-12 lead, as nine other matches have been drawn. Most recently, these two sides took part in an exciting 2-2 draw.
Freiburg could yet reach the top of the table, but their short-term target should be a Champions League spot.
Wolfsburg also have a very very minuscule chance of dislodging Bayern from the summit of the Bundesliga, but they should be to reach the Europa League positions.
Freiburg: Janik Haberer, Mark Flekken
Wolfsburg: William, Marin Pongračić, Kevin Mbabu
Wout Weghorst – While all the other players mentioned above will surely be key to their team's success this season, Wout Weghorst may well be playing his last game for Wolfsburg. Tottenham Hotspur are believed to be interested in signing the Dutch striker who scored 16 goals in 32 Bundesliga appearances last season, so this match could be a farewell.
Stats courtesy int.soccerway.com, transfermarkt.com and whoscored.com
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As bassists, our health is important, and paying attention to our routine is paramount to avoiding injury.
Here are five tips to keep in mind to staying healthy and injury free.
Keep those joints flexible and muscles moving. Excessive tension is the enemy. Upright players tend to have problems in shoulders and upper back, followed by issues in the lower back and finally in the hands. Hold nothing completely still for any extended period of time. Keep things moving when you play to reduce the possibility of injury.
Closely related to "staying loose" is using minimum effort. Not only does using more effort than necessary affect how well you can ultimately play your instrument, it can result in a host of physical problems. Everything from simple muscle aches to more serious conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome can result. It does us all well to figure out the minimum amount of effort needed to perform a particular action on the bass (put the string down, move the bow, etc.) and aim for that each time we play.
Ease into it. The longer your break was, the shorter your initial sessions should be. Don't take two months off and then start playing 6 hours a day. At best your muscles will regret it. At worst, you could hurt yourself. Star slowly and add time little by little over the course of a few weeks.
Maintaining a general level of fitness away from the bass can go a long way in preventing injury from playing. If you are averse to fitness routines, never fear. It needn't be vigorous, just regular. Whatever activity you decide on, stretches for the back, shoulders and upper torso should be incorporated.
How about you? What are your tips for staying healthy and injury free? Please share in the comments.
Thanks for sharing this! Currently watching and it's reiterating a load of really useful stuff I learned when I used to see a physiotherapist about my common back problems.
Warming up is essential! Never forget to start with your favourite tune or some scales ina fast way until you feel your palm and fingers become lighter. Also correct tuning is very important- so that you wouldn;t have to overtension strings to get pure tone.
This tip is the most important one. Not mentioned here above… Sad !


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Simon Roofing: Signature Vendor Spotlight
Published in Industry Content, roofing, Vendor Spotlight
— Interview with Anthony Vross —
R&R: Where are you based and how long has Simon Roofing been in business?
Anthony Vross: Simon Roofing is a family-owned commercial roofing company being operated today by third- and fourth-generation family members. Founded more than 100 years ago, our company is headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio.
R&R: What is your title and how long have you been with Simon?
Vross: Co-owner, 41 years.
R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers and restaurants?
Anthony Vross, Simon Roofing
Vross: Simon Roofing's customer list includes many large retailers and restaurants who turn to us when they need high-quality leak repairs, roof restorations and/or roof replacements. We're unique in that we're not only the contractor who performs the repairs and installs the roofing systems, but we're also the manufacturer who produces the materials we exclusively use. Our customers benefit by us presiding over the entire supply chain because they have one point of contact should issues arise, and we're able to maintain quality control that allows us to warrant both the workmanship and materials for the duration of the roof's warranty.
Our Simon Surfaces division also supports retailers and restaurants through its concrete repair, restoration and replacement services using epoxy or urethane-based materials on commercial flooring, curbing, ramps, sidewalks, steps and other concrete surfaces.
R&R: In what regions of the country do you conduct most of your business, or are you nationwide?
Vross: Simon Roofing is a national commercial roofing company that maintains 66 service centers around the country in close proximity to its national retailer and restaurant customers.
R&R: What makes your company's "signature service" stand out in the industry?
Vross: SR PreVision is one of our signature services that stands alone because it adds science and removes subjectivity when determining the optimum time to intervene on a problem roof. Through extensive testing and analysis of roof membrane samples performed in our in-house, state-of-the-art lab, we're able to accurately predict the amount of useful life left on a roof down to actual years and months. We can then work with the customer to jointly determine what course of action makes the most sense for their specific roof and business plan, whether it be to repair it, restore it back to watertight condition under warranty or replace it, which we only look upon as a last resort.
R&R: Name some highlights and successes from 2018 you're proud of, and your plans to continue or grow that success in 2019.
Vross: We're especially proud of the growth and expansion of our R&D efforts and product testing, which we perform in our in-house lab and manufacturing plant. In addition to the brainpower of advanced-degreed chemists we continue to add to our team, the developments we're making with high-performance commercial roofing materials are truly reshaping the industry. An example is the unveiling of our CLP™+ Roofing Systems, a line of proprietary products designed to be superior alternatives to single-ply roof replacement systems. A success of note is the addition of nine new regional offices in 2018 and the planned addition of six more offices in 2019.
R&R: What kind of feedback do you receive from clients?
Vross: Ranking among our favorite and most common customer feedback is relief about our prompt response time and ability to fix roof leaks on the first try, as well as elation about money saved from our recommended alternatives to replacing roofs. In our business, we know time is of the essence when a roof is leaking — especially in retail and restaurant environments where water intrusion can quickly translate to damaged inventory or equipment, wet insulation, health code issues, or slippery conditions inside the building that can force a business to close for repairs.
R&R: Why should owner/operators choose Simon Roofing to be their next vendor partner?
Vross: A roof can be a building's costliest asset to maintain so it's imperative for retailers and restaurant operators to be able to trust their chosen roofing service provider in terms of value, responsiveness, safety record, experience, technology, self-performance, warranties, workmanship, quality materials, etc. Much of the positive word-of-mouth we receive from owners/operators stems from our unique ability to address roofing issues both effectively and efficiently. Separately, our ability — and bias — to extend the life of existing roofs instead of jumping to a roof replacement option creates budget flexibility to maintain other building assets, while still providing the peace of mind knowing the roof is in a leak-free, warranted condition.
R&R: How many retail/restaurant clients do you have, and is that sector growing for you?
Vross: Simon Roofing has hundreds of national and regional retail and restaurant customers, and continues to grow this segment of its business each year. A sampling of current customers includes Costco, CVS Pharmacy, AMC Theaters, Pep Boys, Dillards, Macy's, JC Penney, Rite Aid, Pier 1 Imports, Nordstrom, BJ Wholesale Club, BJ's Restaurants, Yum Brands, McCoys, Whataburger, Holiday Inn, The Home Depot, Meijer, Petco, Tire Kingdom, Chipotle, Dave & Buster's, Panera, Red Robin, Taco Bell and many others.
R&R: What trends are you seeing in the industry, and how do you predict 2019 to shape up?
Vross: There's so much more science and data being used and collected about commercial roof performance today, and that knowledge is feeding a wave of innovation not only in roofing materials, but also in how roofs are installed. We know about this trend because we're helping to lead it. We're well-positioned to move the commercial roofing industry even more forward than it is today in terms of high-performing roofs. We literally employ a team of scientists whose job it is to scrutinize the most common failure points of competitive roofing systems and work to develop solutions that mitigate, if not eliminate, the greatest areas of concern.
— This article originally appeared in the December 2018/January 2019 "Signature Vendor Spotlight" issue of Retail & Restaurant Facility Business magazine. For more information on upcoming "Signature Vendor Spotlight" opportunities, please email Associate Publisher Scott Royal at [email protected] or call 404-832-8262.
Anthony Vross Simon Roofing
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