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Philadelphia PGA Announces 2018 Special Award Winners, Highlighted By Golf Professional of the Year, Patrick Shine
JoeDecember 17, 2018Comments Off on Philadelphia PGA Announces 2018 Special Award Winners, Highlighted By Golf Professional of the Year, Patrick ShineUncategorized
Full 2018 Special Awards Press Release
Lower Gwynedd Township, PA., December 17, 2018 … The Philadelphia Section, PGA of America, today announced its 2018 Special Award Winners, highlighted by Golf Professional of the Year, Patrick Shine, the PGA Director of Golf at Commonwealth National Golf Club, in Horsham, Pennsylvania. In total, the Philadelphia PGA, through its Special Award Committee, chose 11 winners for 2018 out of 140 PGA Professionals who were nominated for awards this past season, including:
Golf Professional of the Year
Patrick Shine – Commonwealth National Golf Club
John Bierkan – Aronimink Golf Club
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Ashley Grier – Overbrook Golf Club
Horton Smith Award
John Dunigan – White Manor Country Club
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Dean Kandle – St. Davids Golf Club
Player Development Award
Gerry Davis – Flourtown Country Club
Youth Player Development Award
Andy Miller – LedgeRock Golf Club
PGA Patriot Award
John Carpineta – Bensalem Township Golf Club
Merchandiser of the Year – Resort
Sara Muldoon – Hershey Country Club
Merchandiser of the Year – Public
Dustin McCormick – Glen Brook Golf Club
Golf Salesperson of the Year
Kevin McClellan
A 20-year PGA Member, and the Philadelphia PGA's 2017 PGA Merchandiser of the Year – Private facilities, Patrick Shine has been named the 2018 Golf Professional of the Year, the highest recognition the Section bestows annually on a distinguished member.
For Shine, his entire life has centered on the golf business, starting as a caddie in the 8th grade, and studying the PGA Professionals he worked under for many years. From that time, he knew he wanted to follow in their footsteps.
During the past two decades, including the past 13 years as PGA Director of Golf at Commonwealth National, Shine has done just that, while standing out among his peers for exceptional leadership and customer service expertise. Leading by example is Shine's trademark for work, life, family and community, and when it comes to relationships and respect, he has no equal. Each and every day for Shine is defined by treating employees, no matter the level, as well as every club member, with the ultimate respect, while creating relationships that transcend business.
Today, Shine is one of only 155 PGA Members, out of a membership of nearly 29,000 men and women, to hold three or more advanced certifications, including Instruction/Player Development, Retail Merchandising and Golf Operations.
"A hands-on approach works best for me; I have done the job of every subordinate, giving me perspective on their needs and wants," said Shine. "I can literally place myself in their shoes and have a deep understanding of what I can do to make them more successful. There is not a job or chore that I won't tackle. Each of our golf employees follows my lead and everyone pulls together to ensure the best golf experience for members and guests."
Having a strong passion for teaching, and recognizing the impact of player development, Shine demands a strong emphasis on teaching and coaching from his entire staff. That is the cornerstone of his entire operation, as he believes that Player Development is the single most important role of any golf professional … driving players to play better and play more often is a recipe for a successful golf club. All of his golf professionals are also encouraged to cultivate a teaching book, and they are scheduled to accommodate a member's needs for coaching at all times.
He also places a laser-like focus on his junior program, which is led by his CNGC assistant Professional, Dan Mrozinski, combining an intramural program every Sunday in season, with PGA Junior League and a "travel" team within the Colonial League. During his tenure at Commonwealth, Shine also designed and oversaw the construction of a 600 sq. ft. teaching studio equipped with Flight Scope, which has doubled club and lesson sales in the off-season, allowing his staff to teach 364 days per year.
In addition to his success at Commonwealth, Shine's dedication to his profession, and his fellow PGA members, has been extensive during his years in the Philadelphia Section. In addition to his current role as Junior Golf Chairman, a position he has held since 2011, he served as District VI Director from 2011-2014, Director of Section Affairs from 2015-2016 and he is currently the Philadelphia Section PGA Secretary, a position he was elected to in 2017.
Patrick Shine's unmatched commitment to being a successful PGA Professional started in the 8th grade, and it has never waned, guiding him all the way to becoming the 2018 PGA Professional of the Year.
"After being recognized by my peers for such an award you begin to reflect on all the people that you have crossed paths with along this journey," Shine reflected. "From mentors, like Brian Cairns, who was an assistant professional at the club that I began caddying as kid in Michigan, it was seeing him interact with the membership that made me decide at that time that I wanted to become a club professional. To my first boss out of college, Gary Huebner, a professional that set the standard for how to conduct yourself and operate a golf operation.
You begin to recall the financial struggles as an assistant professional and the many miles traveled from club to club as you learn the business, as well as the many failures and successes during those times. I am blessed to have the love and support of my wife, Toni and my daughter Taryn, who often sacrifice with the time required of all PGA Professionals. I am grateful to have a wonderful place to work and being surrounded by a terrific group of members at Commonwealth National for the past 13 years.
We have a tremendously talented collection of over 800 PGA Professionals in the Philadelphia Section, in addition to the Professionals that have won this award and it is tremendously humbling to be singled out amongst such elite company. I want to use this award as a springboard as I move along as a member of the Section's Board of Directors, to continue to highlight the value of PGA Professionals both on the golf course and in our communities. This recognition is a starting line not a finish line."
The Teacher of the Year Award is designed to recognize a PGA Professional who is an outstanding teacher of golf among the ranks of PGA membership. This award is based on a professional's overall performance in teaching; unusual, innovative and special teaching programs initiated or implemented; articles published; as well as outstanding golfers the professional has instructed. The 2018 recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award is John Bierkan, PGA Director of Instruction at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, PA.
An accomplished, award-winning teacher, Bierkan was also the Philadelphia PGA Teacher of the Year in 2014 and has been recognized as one of the Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America every year since 2010. He is also a talented player having qualified for the PGA Professional Championship from 2011-2016.
According to Bierkan, "Being a strong player is not a prerequisite to being a great teacher. However, if you can do both I believe it's a winning combination and adds validity to who you are as a teacher. Having the ability to demonstrate and play well in tournaments is a great example to our students. The lessons we learn on the golf course and in competition can be passed along to our students."
Passing on his expertise to students is something Bierkan does with great passion, as well as unmatched frequency. In fact, from April 11-October 21 of 2018, he gave an estimated 725 hours of private lessons, 65 hours of weekly junior clinics, 24 hours of ladies clinics and 20 hours of instruction at Aronimink's summer junior program.
The wisdom and knowledge he imparts on students of all ages and playing levels is born off years of studying the teaching profession from the game's best minds. As a student of his profession, Bierkan participated in over 40 schools, clinics, workshops and certification programs from 2014 through 2018.
Further validating his credentials as Teacher of the Year, Bierkan has become an in-demand teaching expert, having participated as a guest speaker at dozens of teaching seminars and summits through his career, while also serving as published author and frequent instruction contributor to Golf Digest and other publications.
"Being awarded the Teacher of the Year Award in the Philadelphia PGA Section is very humbling," said Bierkan. "We have a Section filled with many first-class professionals and teachers and to be recognized among them in this way is a true honor. This wouldn't be possible without the nomination from Chip Richter, PGA, the support of Jeff Kiddie, my boss and Head Professional at Aronimink Golf Club and the many members who have supported me over the years. Growing up in the golf business, being the son of a longtime PGA Professional in Connecticut, this award is extra special. I am very thankful for the countless PGA Members, Family and Friends that have supported me over the years."
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Award
The Assistant Golf Professional of the Year is designed to recognize an individual who has displayed the qualities and attributes for what it takes to become an outstanding PGA Professional. The 2018 recipient is Ashley Grier, PGA Assistant Golf Professional at Overbrook Golf Club in Villanova, PA.
An accomplished player, and former member of the LPGA Futures (now Symetra) Tour, Grier made history in 2017 when she became the first female PGA Professional in the Philadelphia PGA Sections' 95-year history to win a points event. She also earned a spot in the 2018 the KMPG Women's PGA Championship. In addition to those accomplishments, and prior to her arrival in the Philadelphia PGA, Grier was a four-time Middle Atlantic PGA Women's Player of the Year.
She also has a PGA of America Winter's Series win on her resume after she took home the top spot at the 2013 PGA Women's Championship. Grier is also no stranger to National Championships as she competed in the 2007 U.S. Women's Open.
In her role as an Assistant Golf Professional at Overbrook GC, Grier brings the same passion to her job as she does to her competitive game, balancing a full schedule of teaching, merchandising, tournament operations, playing, and member relations. She is also an active participant in both the Golf and Greens Committees, while helping run clinics, junior programs and being actively involved in numerous volunteer initiatives, such as Philadelphia PGA Reach Program, PGA Golf Day Marathon and the PGA Hope Veterans Program, among others. All of these experiences, along with being the daughter of a PGA Professional, has helped position Grier as one of the Section's rising young PGA Members.
"I am honored to have received the Philadelphia PGA Assistant of the year award," said Grier. "I've only been in the Philadelphia Section for three years and I often feel most people think of me as just a good player, but I am more proud to be known as a good person and a great golf professional. I hope that my enthusiasm and passion for my job and the game of golf can inspire others to work hard both on and off the course, knowing that you don't have to sacrifice one for the other and you can be successful in both areas."
"I also consider myself lucky to be at Overbrook Golf Club and working for head professional Eric Kennedy. Eric has been an incredible role model and has taught me so much in the three years I have been working for him. With such a great membership and amazing staff, I truly love working there. If you love the game of golf and love what you do it makes being a golf professional a very fulfilling job."
The PGA Horton Smith Award recognizes the PGA Professional who is the model educator of PGA Golf Professionals. This award is designed to give special recognition to a PGA Professional for outstanding and continuing contributions to professional education.
The 2018 recipient is John Dunigan, PGA Golf Professional at White Manor Country Club in Malvern, PA. A PGA Master Teaching Professional and PGA Tour Coach, Dunigan's reputation and award-winning accomplishments are unrivaled. He's a book author, published writer on teaching and instruction, and an in-demand speaker at conferences and seminars nationwide. Among his many honors include: Philadelphia PGA Teacher of the Year in 2008, 2015 and 2017; Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher in 2017; Golf Magazine Top Teachers in 2016; Golf Range Magazine Top 50 in 2015 and 2016; and US Kids Golf Top 50 Jr. Golf Leader in 2012.
In his new book, Hole It! Dunigan provides a guide for golfers in to developing expert level skills and shooting lower scores by making more putts when it counts. Dunigan delivers his unique approach to coaching and learning through no-nonsense skill-building exercises, key concepts, technical improvement, and practical mental game coaching that have worked for golfers of all ability levels. Dunigan is also regarded for taking high level instructional information, such as in biomechanics, ground forces and motor learning, and simplifying it for professionals, as well as everyday golfers. He has also successfully collaborated with motor learning doctor, Will Wu, on a program for professionals called, The Coaching Connection, which they are turning into a certification course that will help professionals teach better, change their student's lives, and make more money while doing so.
"One of my favorite aspects of my job is education," said Dunigan. "I love to attend, host, and present at various programs in our section and outside of it. Serving as a mentor to several young professionals and sharing my experience as a long time PGA Member is an honor that I value very highly. The Horton Smith Award is a wonderful recognition of what I see as an essential part of my job: sharing back and forth with my fellow Professionals."
The Bill Strausbaugh Award recognizes a PGA Professional who mentors fellow PGA Professionals by improving their employment situations through service to the community. The 2018 Bill Strausbaugh Award recipient is Dean Kandle, PGA Head Golf Professional at St. Davids Golf Club in Wayne, PA.
Kandle epitomizes the term mentor and has dedicated his career to giving back to his fellow PGA Members. In his position as the Head Professional at St. Davids, he has been committed to furthering the careers of each of his fellow staff members, many who have gone on to earn leadership positions throughout the industry.
Among his mentorship techniques, and to help guide the current staff at St. Davids Golf Club, Kandle meets in private for 30 minutes each week during the season. After catching up on what's happening at home and at the club, they spend the last 10 minutes talking about the Professional's future, and setting goals to reach the next career level.
In order to create a wider impact on his fellow PGA Professionals, in April 2017 Kandle created a website known as Golf Professional Growth (www.golfprofessionalgrowth.com). With the tagline of "Work Smarter, Live Better," the content is focused on generating awareness on how the modern PGA Professional can better manage their time, lead their people and improve themselves. The goal of the site is further the values of the Association and the golf profession as a whole through one singular focus … commitment: Commitment to the Game, Commitment to Leadership and Commitment to Growth. Through this unique online platform, Kandle can promote constant growth and education and guide fellow members to learn from his lifetime of experiences.
"Knowing the legacy of Bill Strausbaugh, being recognized with this honor makes it even more special," said Kandle. "There have been so many PGA Professionals that I've looked up to for help during my career, that giving back to others can only begin to repay my gratitude for that assistance. One of the special aspects of our business is the commitment to helping each other succeed, and I appreciate all of the people that I've been able to work with and impact in a small way."
The Player Development Award is designed to recognize a PGA Professional for extraordinary, exemplary contributions and achievements in the area of player development. The 2018 recipient, for the 2nd consecutive year, is Gerry Davis, PGA Head Golf Professional at Flourtown Country Club in Flourtown, PA.
Highlighting the intangibles that earned Davis the repeat honor include his dedication to Section and community activities that focus on cultivating golfers on many levels, such as being a member of the Player Development and Education Committees; and volunteering at the Philadelphia Golf Show, ShopRite LPGA Tournament, Drive, Chip and Putt qualifiers, and PGA Hope Program for Veterans.
In his duties at Flourtown CC, Davis epitomizes the drive and desire needed to grow the game, and develop players. One of his unique best practice creations is "Golf at the Pool," a program which brings golf to Flourtown's more than 1,200 pool members, and has directly led to golf membership growth. In addition, Davis' Golf 101 for Ladies is a big hit, as he conducts 3 levels of player development for women, including a 'Golf and Wine Clinic,' 'Bring a Friend Clinic' and 'I want to win the Club Championship Clinic.' Davis' passion also resonates at the junior level, as he has been instrumental in growing Flourtown's PGA Junior League Golf since 2014. In addition, he makes certain his spirited golf programming remains expansive and inclusive by working with the Special Olympics, hosting local High School golf teams and conducting clinics for adults and kids during his annual community "Growing the Game" initiative.
"I am once again extremely honored and humbled to have been awarded the Philadelphia Section Player Development Award for 2018," said Davis. I am excited to be recognized as a leader in growing the game of golf and service to the PGA. I am passionate about changing lives and love what I do every day. Above all, it is an honor to be part of the Philadelphia Section PGA and their dedicated Professionals."
The Youth Player Development Award is designed to recognize a PGA Professional who has displayed extraordinary, exemplary contribution and achievement in the area of player development. The 2018 Youth Player Development Award recipient is Andy Miller, PGA Director of Instruction at LedgeRock Golf Club in Mohnton, PA.
An accomplished, award-winning PGA Professional, Miller has received numerous honors and accolades throughout his career for his work with youth player development, including: Philadelphia PGA Junior Golf Leader Award in 2013; US Kids Golf Top 50 Instructor in 2013 and 2014; US Kids Golf Master Teacher in 2016; Golf Range Association Top 50 Growth of Game Instructor in 2016 and 2017; and Golf Digest Best Teacher in State 2017-2018. He is also a frequent guest speaker on the topic of building successful junior programs at conferences and seminars around the country, including the PGA Merchandise Show.
Miller has had the opportunity to serve on the Philadelphia Section's Player Development Committee and currently serves as the Chairperson for the Philadelphia Section Instruction Committee. Further, he's been part of the local Berks County Junior Golf Association Championship for the past 3 years and has helped to grow junior golf tremendously in the area.
Since moving to LedgeRock Golf Club in 2015, Miller has driven tremendous growth in the junior golf programming at the facility. He started a Junior Ladder Program with 6 levels that gives juniors a clear path to becoming an elite player. He also grew the PGA Junior League Program from 10-36 participants which enabled LedgeRock to host its own league. And, he started a Fall Junior Team Golf Program that had 24 participants in each of the first two seasons, 32 players by year three and then 36 in 2018.
"Receiving this award is extremely gratifying in the sense that it is selected by my peers," said Miller. "It means that other PGA Golf Professionals think I'm doing a great job in developing young boys and girls not only as golfers, but as young men and women. I take great pride in what I do, and am blessed to have the opportunity to work with such amazing juniors."
The PGA Patriot Award bestows special recognition on a PGA Golf Professional, who personifies patriotism through the game of golf and demonstrates unwavering commitment and dedication to the men and women who have valiantly served and protected the United States of America. The 2018 Patriot Award recipient, for the second consecutive year, is John Carpineta, PGA Golf Professional at Bensalem Township Golf Club, in Bensalem, PA. In addition to winning his second straight Patriot Award, Carpineta also won the 2015 Philadelphia PGA Player Development Award, as well as both the 2006 and 2011 President's Council on Growing the Game, which is a national award.
Along with serving on the Section's Player Development Committee, Carpineta co-chairs the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program, along with the Wounded Warriors Project and Philly VA Amputee Swing endeavor. Having served in the military himself and having attended many seminars dealing with vets and military personnel, Carpineta has acquired a sense and feel for the needs of his students beyond the lesson tee. By combining his service experience with the requirements of military golf programs he feels prepared to help his students in ways unrelated to golf. He has now added some different items to his standard "teaching aids" that make students feel relaxed with him, both as teacher, comrade and confidant.
In concert with his desire to help Veterans, and as a basis for winning the Patriots Award two years running, Carpineta was largely responsible for securing Bensalem Township Golf Club as the new home location for the PGA HOPE program, after the previous site lost its lease. Now, moving forward, and under the direction of Carpineta, PGA HOPE can reach new heights in using golf to enhance the physical, mental, social and emotional well-being of Veterans with disabilities.
"Once again, I am proud to be chosen for the Patriot Award for my work with PGA HOPE," said Carpineta. "This program is my passion and to be honored twice for work that I love is truly humbling."
Merchandiser of the Year (RESORT)
The Merchandiser of the Year Award is designed to recognize a PGA Professional who has excelled as business person/merchandiser in the promotion of golf. The PGA honors PGA Professionals in three categories: Private, Public and Resort facilities. The 2018 Merchandiser of the Year (Resort) is Sara Muldoon, PGA Director of Golf at Hershey Country Club in Hershey, PA.
In winning her third award (2015-2016 Merchandiser of the Year – Resort) Muldoon remains in unique situation, whereby Hershey Entertainment and Resorts owns the golf merchandise concession at Hershey Country Club. As a result, all earnings from Hershey Country Club help to fund students at the Milton Hershey School, a private philanthropic boarding school in Hershey, PA., which was established for impoverished, healthy, male and female orphans of various backgrounds.
"It is truly an honor for Hershey Country Club to win this award. We continue to raise the bar in our golf shop in terms of products and service to our customers year after year," said Muldoon.
Muldoon's key to success to golf shop centers on a full understanding "who" Hershey's customer is, thus ensuring that orders are tailored to the individual. Aside of seasonal weather-related issues that club deals with, Muldoon looks at all challenges as opportunities when it comes to merchandising, such as managing dead zones, like a window area, handicap computer area and a wall area outside the golf shop office. Her team's focus on these areas has paid off with a sales increase of 9.54 % in just one year.
Muldoon's overall merchandising philosophy for Hershey Country Club begins by asking five key customer questions – Who? What? When? Where? And How? By knowing the answers to these questions, and continually evolving with trends in the marketplace, she truly believes that her operation will enjoy consistent and continued success.
Merchandiser of the Year (PUBLIC)
As with the Resort category, the Merchandiser of the Year Award for Public facilities is designed to recognize a PGA Professional who has excelled as business person/merchandiser in the promotion of golf. The 2018 Merchandiser of the Year (Public) is Dustin McCormick, PGA Head Golf Professional at Glen Brook Golf Club in Stroudsburg, PA.
McCormick, who has owned the golf shop at Glen Brook for the past 5 years, is solely focused on the customer experience and trains his staff to go out of their way to welcome and assist customers, without too much interference that will impede a sale.
"It is an absolute honor to receive the Philadelphia PGA MOY Public award for 2018," said McCormick. "There is so much talent within our Section, this award could have gone to a number of great golf professionals. I hope I can represent the Philadelphia PGA in proper fashion and be there to lend assistance to any fellow professional in the future. I wish everyone the best of luck in the upcoming season."
As part of his customer-centric approach, McCormick has created a truly welcoming environment in his shop, that features seating areas with TV's and coffee all day long. He believes the longer he can keep customers in the golf shop the better chance of selling product. It also creates a great deal of loyalty with customers, where they are supporting Glen Brook instead of the big box stores.
The Golf Salesperson of the Year Award recognizes a sales representative who contributes to the Section and is involved with sponsoring Section events. They are also respected among their fellow Section clubs and have implemented new ideas to assist growing the game of golf. The 2018 Golf Salesperson of the Year is Kevin McClellan, Sales Professional for Heritage Creations/Cutter & Buck in the Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern NJ and Delaware Regions.
McClellan, who also won the Salesperson of the Year Award back in 1999, operates based on the philosophy of "say what you do and do what you say." Throughout this career working with Philadelphia PGA Section facilities, he has enjoyed great trust and confidence among the PGA Professionals he services. He has also served as a dedicated sponsor of the Doylestown Open, The Pro-President, Match Play Championship and The Pro-Assistant Pro. In addition, he has supported the PAO and Central Counties Chapter over the years.
"I was taken by surprise when I heard the news regarding the Salesman of the Year award," said McClellan. "Being recognized by The Philadelphia Section PGA is very humbling. I care deeply about my customers' success and to have those same people select me for this honor is extremely gratifying. I plan to use this milestone in my career as motivation to push to new levels professionally. Thank you for all for the continued support and warm wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season."
Complete Coverage – PGA Junior League Championship
JoeNovember 16, 2018Comments Off on Complete Coverage – PGA Junior League ChampionshipUncategorized
Follow along as Philadelphia Section champions – Team Delaware 1 – compete in the PGA Junior Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Philadelphia PGA Representatives at the National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship
JoeNovember 14, 2018Comments Off on Philadelphia PGA Representatives at the National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional ChampionshipUncategorized
The Philadelphia PGA Section has 5 Assistant Professionals that will be playing in the National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship. Below are the Tee Times, along with their individual scorecards.
Championship Leaderboard
Zachary Kempa
Chester Valley Golf Club
Tee Times:
Round 1 : 7:33 AM
Round 2 : 11:48 AM
Billy Stewart
The ACE Club
Round 2 : 12:42 PM
Rusty Harbold
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Brian Bergstol
Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort
Zac Oakley
Wayneborough Country Club
Round 1 : 1:00 PM
St. Davids GC and Chapel Hill GC Tie for Fall Finale
Courtney CurcioNovember 2, 2018Comments Off on St. Davids GC and Chapel Hill GC Tie for Fall FinaleUncategorized
Northfield, N.J. – On a perfect fall afternoon 18 teams came together to play the Fall Finale at the historic Atlantic City Country Club. It has been 8 years since this event has taken place and the Pros were excited to have the weather on their side after this unpredictable season that they went through. It was a 12:30 PM shotgun for all 72 players, with one Pro and three amateurs playing in both a net and gross division with a best ball of 4.
As scorecards started to come in there were two teams that had a score to beat with -11 under par 59. Mike Paukovitis (St Davids GC) with partners William Paukovits, Christopher Acker, Regan Papariello were the first to turn in their scorecards and with 11 birdies took the early lead. The team of Jeff Fick (Chapel Hill GC) and partners Scott Gilroy, John Brennan, and Howard Pomerantz also finished 11-under par to tie them. Team Fick's scorecard had 7 birdies and added two eagles on hole 13 and 15. Fick's team tied for the win in the Net division, and Paukovitis' team, although winning the Gross division with a 9-under par 61, settled for the tie in the Net with a bigger purse. Coming in tied for third in the Net division were the teams of Forster (Radnor Valley CC) and Duckett (Saucon Valley CC). Host professional Barry Shewalter, with his teammates Doug Fraser, Matthew Johnson, and Brian Sterback, won the Gross division with a 5-under par 65.
The Philadelphia Section would like to thank the Atlantic City Country Club for hosting the event as well as the tournament sponsor Lincoln for their continued support this season. The section will have the last tournament of the season next Wednesday at Llanerch Country Club for the rained-out, Spring Pro-Lady.
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Philadelphia PGA's 2018 Season Comes to an Unofficial End at Annual Fall Meeting
Courtney CurcioOctober 31, 2018Comments Off on Philadelphia PGA's 2018 Season Comes to an Unofficial End at Annual Fall MeetingUncategorized
Bethlehem, Pa. – Each season a pair of meetings bookend the Philadelphia PGA season and on Monday, October 29 the Section held its annual Fall Meeting signaling the unofficial end to the 2018 season. This year's Fall Meeting was held at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, Pa. and brought together more than 200 Philadelphia PGA professionals. Section meetings allow leadership to discuss the business of the Philadelphia PGA as well as to publically recognize Section professionals for their accomplishments.
The meeting was highlighted by presentations from each of the Section's Executive Committee members recapping the all facets of Section operations. Additionally, the Section also formally recognized the three newest members of the Philadelphia PGA Hall of Fame; Tom Carpus, Pete Micklewright, and Herb Jewson. With the announcement coming in late September this was the first time for these individuals to be introduced in front of their peers. Previous Hall of Fame Press Release.
The meeting also featured presentations from several of the Section's Fall Meeting sponsors; Cobra/Puma Golf, Signature Golf, Golf Cart Services, Open Rounds, and the Section newest partner the SVS Wealth Management Team at Morgan Stanley. Finally Dr. Wang of the Rothman Institute spoke on the best practices for preventing and treating golf related injuries.
The Section also recognized several players for the year-long performances by handing out the Player of the Year awards. Leading the way on the Omega Player of Year presented by The Haverford Trust Company points list was newly crowned Section Champion Billy Stewart (The ACE Club). Stewart's season included several top-10 finishes culminating with his first Section Championship. He also won the Philadelphia Open all leading to his first Player of the Year title. Stewart finished ahead of a couple of past player of the champions in Brett Melton (Radley Run Country Club) and Dave Quinn (Philmont Country Club) who finished second and third respectively.
On the senior side, Dave McNabb (Applebrook Golf Club) was awarded the Robert "Skee" Riegel Senior Player of the Year, his first senior player of the year title. It also marked the first time in seven years that a new name was atop the senior player of the year leaderboard. McNabb had multiple senior wins but none was bigger than his first Senior Section Championship title in August. Also by virtue of his finish at the Senior PGA Professional Championship, McNabb qualified for the 2019 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club next May. Rounding out the senior player of the year awards were Dave Quinn (Philmont Country Club) and George Forster (Radnor Valley Country Club).
In the newly created Super Senior Player of the Year points list, George Forster (Radnor Valley Country Club) was crowned its inaugural champion. Finishing in second place was Greg Farrow (Deerwood Country Club) while Don DeAngelis (Center Square Golf Club) rounded out the podium.
The Section's Howard "Ike" Turner Most Improved Player went to Michael Wheeler (Whitford Country Club) who improved more than 100 spots from his 2017 finish on the Omega Player of the Year presented by The Haverford Trust Company points list. Wheeler also lowered his scoring average by more than four shots finishing with a scoring average of 74.86 during the 2018 season.
At the conclusion of the meeting 68 two person teams made their way to beautiful Saucon Valley Country Club for the Fall Meeting Pro-Pro Scramble. With the size of the field teams were split between Saucon Valley's Old and Grace courses where they competed in separate events. Leading the way on the Old Course was the pair of Brian Bergstol (Shawnee Inn & Resort) and Joe Kogelman (GolfTEC – Moorestown) who posted a 9-under (62) to win by one shot. On the Grace Course it was the team of Michael Caldwell (Bidermann GC) and Keith Clawson (Bidermann GC) who took home the top spot after posting a 12-under (60).
Fall Meeting Pro-Pro Scramble
Players to Watch at the Senior PGA Professional Championship
Courtney CurcioOctober 24, 2018Comments Off on Players to Watch at the Senior PGA Professional ChampionshipChampionships
Senior PGA Professional Championship
The Philadelphia PGA Section has 8 Pros that will be playing in the Senior PGA Professional Championship. Below are the Tee Times, along with their individual scorecards.
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Little Captures First Match Play Title
Courtney CurcioOctober 24, 2018Comments Off on Little Captures First Match Play TitleUncategorized
Lafayette Hill, Pa – For the third and final day of the 2018 Match Play Championship the Philadelphia PGA returned to Whitemarsh Valley Country Club. After two exciting days of golf the field was whittled down from having 64 players to just four all looking to capture the 2018 season's final point's event.
In the morning semi-final matches Brett Melton (Radley Run CC) beat Billy Stewart (ACE Club) 2 up and Michael Little (Lookaway GC) beat Rich Steinmetz (Spring Ford CC) 3&1 to set up the final match of Brett Melton and Michael Little.
Little seemed to have the match under control after 9 holes, he was 2 up. After 13, Little was 4 up with 5 holes to go but Melton started to mount a comeback. Melton won 15, 16, 17 to be back by one with one to play. The par 5, 18th green proved to be too difficult for Melton when he 3 putted to lose the match.
"I want to thank Whitemarsh Valley Country Club for a great last three days, the course was in great shape. I played 6 tough matches against great players and it feels good to win the final event of the season. I would also like to thank Chuck Rininger and the members of Lookaway Golf Club for letting me play and I am looking forward to the next year." Michael Little (Lookaway GC)
Congratulations also go to Billy Stewart (ACE Club). By making it to the semifinals he was able to lock up the Omega Player of the Year for the 2018 season.
The next event on Philadelphia PGA calendar is the annual Fall Meeting which, this year, is being held at Steel Stacks in Bethlehem, PA. The meeting is a chance for the Section's officers to update the membership on all business matters. Following the meeting there will be a Pro-Pro Scramble at Saucon Valley Country Club.
The Section would like to thank the membership and staff at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club for their hospitality during the week. The Section also thanks event sponsors Omega and the PGA Tour for their continued support of our tournament program.
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Final Four in Match Play Championship
Courtney CurcioOctober 24, 2018Comments Off on Final Four in Match Play ChampionshipUncategorized
Lafayette Hill, Pa. – The third and fourth rounds of the 2018 Match Play Championship were played on a near perfect fall day at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club. After surviving the tournament's first day, 16 players returned in hopes of continuing their success for a second consecutive day.
The third round started in the morning where 16 players battled for a spot in the fourth round in the afternoon. The players that made it through to the next round were Greg Farrow 17. (Deerwood CC) versus Rich Steinmetz 9. (Spring Ford CC), Zachary Kempa 36. (Chester Valley GC) versus Michael Little 5. (Lookaway GC), Brett Melton 3. (Radley Run CC) versus Zack Oakley 11. (Waynesborough CC).
After grabbing a quick lunch, the remaining 8 players returned to the golf course for the quarterfinal matches. The first Pro to punch their ticket to the semifinals was Rich Steinmetz. Steinmetz defeated Farrow in their match 1 up. Steinmetz will play Michael Little (Lookaway GC) who defeated Kempa 4&2. Billy Stewart would defend his number 2 stop by defeating Swartz 2&1. Stewart will play Brett Melton who defeated Zac Oakley 4&3.
The third and final day of the Match Play Championship will be held Wednesday, October 24. The final four players will get their semifinal matches underway in the morning with the championship match set to be played in the afternoon.
The Philadelphia PGA continues to thank the membership and staff of Whitemarsh Valley Country Club for their support of the Match Play Championship. The Section also thanks our tournament sponsors Omega and the PGA Tour for supporting the Philadelphia PGA tournament program.
Turnpike Cup Returns to Philadelphia
Courtney CurcioOctober 20, 2018Comments Off on Turnpike Cup Returns to PhiladelphiaUncategorized
Fleetwood, Pa. -Twenty-four golf professionals arrived at Moselem Springs Golf Club yesterday morning ready to tee it up in the Turnpike Cup. This event is match play with two teams of twelve representing the Philadelphia Section PGA and the New Jersey Section PGA. Unfortunately for both teams, mother nature had other ideas, covering the entire course with the first frost of the season. After an hour delay, the matches finally began.
The Philadelphia Section was represented in the first match by Mike Moses (Concord CC) and Bill Sautter (Philadelphia Cricket Club) playing as the two seniors for the team. They were followed by Billy Stewart, (ACE Club) current leader in the race for Omega Player of the Year, with Brian Bergstol (Shawnee Inn and GR), Trevor Bensel (Overbrook GC) with Tony Perla (Phila PGA), Stu Ingraham (M Golf Range) with Scott Reilly (Philadelphia Country Club), Steve Swartz (Out Door GC) with Dustin McCormick (Glen Brook GC) and Kevin Nicholson (Phila PGA) with Rob Shuey (Colonial GC). Each team played a four-ball match (better ball of partners) against the New Jersey team, while playing an individual match against one of the partners simultaneously. There was a total of 18 points up for grabs with the Philadelphia team needing 9 1/2 points to win the Cup back.
The matches were all very close, but, in the end, the Cup is back in Philadelphia, for the first time in three years, with a 12-6 victory.
We would like to thank Manager/Director of Golf at Moselem, Eric Shillinger for hosting this event and Dunning Golf for supplying today's uniforms.
The final event in the race for the title of Omega Player of the Year will be the Match Play Championship which will begin on Monday at Whitemarsh Valley CC and conclude with the finals on Wednesday afternoon.
DiMarco and Kogelman Capture Second McQuiston
Courtney CurcioOctober 18, 2018Comments Off on DiMarco and Kogelman Capture Second McQuistonUncategorized
Philadelphia, Pa. – The 15th annual McQuiston Sr. Pro – Jr. Pro Championship was held at Bala Golf Club on Thursday, October 18th. The event, named in honor of longtime PGA Professional and past Philadelphia PGA President Henry McQuiston, pairs one senior PGA Professional (age 50 and older) with one PGA Professional in a four-ball, better ball of partners, tournament. This is the first year the event has been played without Henry McQuiston as he passed away shortly after the event last year.
On a chilly, fall afternoon 30 teams gathered at Bala GC, which is the only private golf facility within Philadelphia city limits, to compete in this annual event. With the tournament's shotgun start, scores were coming in fast at the end of the day with the score to beat a 6-under par (62). The team posting the low score of the day was John DiMarco (Laurel Creek CC) and Joe Kogelman (GolfTEC Moorestown). The duo shot 3-under par (30) on the way out and had 3 back-to-back birdies on the back nine to shoot 3-under par (32) for a total of 62 for the tournament.
One stroke back, in 2nd place was the team from The ACE Club, Linda Nevatt and Billy Stewart finishing at 5-under par (63). The pair posted six birdies with only one bogey to finish 5-under-par.Three teams tied for 3rd place posting a score of 4-under-par (64) Dustin McCormick (Glen Brook GC) and Dave Quinn (Philmont CC), Mark Sheftic (Merion GC) and Rick Flesher (Applebrook GC), Brian Bergstol (Shawnee Inn and GR) and Terry Hatch (Hidden Valley GC).
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Keeping drivers, staff and patients safe using Crystal Ball SmartCam.
One of the UK's largest independent healthcare service providers, ERS Medical offer specialist transport services to customers from public and private sectors including the NHS and private healthcare organisations. With around 750-800 drivers and a number of operational staff, the business completes more than 1.5 million journeys a year.
ERS Medical were experiencing difficulties disputing insurance claims regarding road traffic incidents that their vehicles were involved in. The business required a telematics solution which offered a combined system of both fleet tracking and a forward-facing video camera, primarily to mitigate insurance claims, improve driver behaviour and ensure full visibility of the fleet.
Finding a fully integrated solution which provided a comprehensive tracking system with the additional value of a 3G HD dash cam was imperative. Initially project manager Rachael Collins approached their telematics provider; Masternaut, but it was unable to offer an integrated solution and instead proposed a standalone dash cam alongside the tracking system they already had in place. Unfortunately this did not the fit the bill and so Rachael decided to review the market in search of a more suitable solution.
We have been involved in numerous incidents since the installation of SmartCam and based on the video footage we have been in a position to challenge which party was liable.
Following comparative research of the telematics and dash cam market, ERS Medical made the decision to implement Crystal Ball's multi award winning SmartCam solution; fully integrated fleet tracking and 3G HD dash cam. The determining factors were functionality, quality and price.
The main purpose of the Crystal Ball system for ERS Medical is to provide a comprehensive fleet tracking system with full visibility of the entire remote workforce. At the heart of SmartCam is Crystal Ball's integrated FleetTracker solution, an established GPS tracking system offering live vehicle locations on detailed mapping along with historical data and a full reporting and alarm suite. ERS Medical utilise the tracking data on a daily basis to understand driver locations and plan the quickest routes to a destination based on continual traffic updates provided by the system.
Since implementation, SmartCam has become an integral part of ERS Medical's insurance claim processing procedure. With the devices 3G functionality, when a vehicle is involved in a road traffic incident the business can provide their insurance company with FNOL (first notification of loss) by sending the footage generated by the device immediately at the time of incident directly to them. Providing this form of evidence is invaluable to the insurers when determining which party was at fault and significantly reduces claim processing times.
SmartCam's driver behaviour feature has become an essential tool for ERS Medical's in-house driver trainer. As the nature of the business involves transporting patients it is fundamental that the vehicles are driven with care and caution at all times. The videos generated by SmartCam provide a detailed insight into driving styles and behaviours such as harsh acceleration, braking and cornering. This has equipped the trainer with meaningful footage, providing a means of assessing this behaviour and carrying out further training to the relevant drivers. Driver league tables also assist by scoring each driver and ranking their driving performance, highlighting which driver needs further training.
The most beneficial aspect of Crystal Ball's SmartCam solution has undoubtedly been the 3G HD forward-facing camera. The video events generated by the device have transformed the businesses claim processing procedures immensely by being able to immediately provide video evidence in the event of a road traffic incident and mitigating fault in many instances.
Rachael Collins, project manager at ERS Medical explains further: "SmartCam has enabled us to provide actual evidence for a RTA when mitigating liability. We have been involved in numerous incidents since the installation of SmartCam and based on the video footage we have been in a position to challenge which party was liable.


Lansing, a third-generation stoneworker, has been in the stone fabrication business for over 20 years. His company, Stone Innovations Inc. — along with its staff of highly trained craftsmen — operates some of the most advanced fabrication equipment in the industry. Lansing has become one of the most influential leaders of the Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA), serving on its Board of Directors since its inception. He has hosted several workshops, inviting the industry in to his facility to learn tricks of the trade. This past spring, Lansing shared his idea for the SFA Mega-Workshop, where machinery manufacturers, tool suppliers and other stone-related companies could demonstrate their respective products in a real-life setting. This past October in St. Louis, MO, Matt sacrificed three weeks away from both his family and his business to ensure the success of the Mega-Workshop.
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Tennessee is divided into 95 counties. A county is a local level of government smaller than a state and typically larger than a city or town, in a U.S. state or territory.
As of 2000, Shelby County was both Tennessee's most populous county, with 897,472 residents, and the largest county in area, covering an area of 755 sq mi (1,955 km2). The least populous county was Pickett County (4,945) and the smallest in area was Trousdale County, covering 114 sq mi (295 km2). As of the same year, Davidson County, in which the capital Nashville is located, covers 502 sq mi (1,300 km2) with a population of 569,891. The population of the state of Tennessee as of the 2000 census was 5,689,283 in an area of 42,169 sq mi (109,217 km2). The oldest county is Washington County, founded in 1777. The most recently formed county is Chester County (1879).
According to the 2000 census, the center of population for Tennessee was located at 35.795862°N 86.397772°W, 2.5 mi (4.0 km) south of Murfreesboro in Rutherford County. The center of population pinpoints the location at which the population of the state, as placed on a map of the state where they reside, would balance out the map. The geographic center, the point where the map of Tennessee would balance without the population, is located 5 mi (8 km) northeast of Murfreesboro. In 1976, the Rutherford County Historical Society marked the geographic center of Tennessee with an obelisk.
Because today's largest county by area, Pike County, is 788 square miles (2,041 km2), it is now impossible to create a new county from a single existing county under the current constitution. Any county to be created in this manner will necessarily reduce the land area of the old county to less than 400 square miles (1,000 km2). It is still possible to form a new county from portions of more than one existing county (McCreary County was formed in this manner).
The largest city in Kentucky, Louisville is a "consolidated local government" under KRS 67C. The second largest, Lexington, is an "urban-county government" under KRS 67A. Lexington and Fayette County are completely merged and there are no separate incorporated cities within the county. When the Louisville Metro government was formed, all incorporated cities in Jefferson County, apart from Louisville, retained their status as cities; however, the Louisville Metro Council is the main government for the entire county, and is elected by residents in all of Jefferson County.
The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code, which is used by the United States government to uniquely identify counties, is provided with each entry, for Kentucky the codes start with 21 and are completed with the three digit county code. The FIPS code for each county links to census data for that county.
Adair, Allen, Ballard, Barren, Breckinridge, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Clinton, Crittenden, Cumberland, Daviess, Edmonson, Fulton, Graves, Grayson, Green, Hansock, Hart, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, McLean, Metcalfe, Monroe, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Russell, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Union, Warren and Webster counties are all in the Central Time Zone.


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20 Years with WDF
Leif Fenger Jensen
Philanthropy is serious business
During our preparations for WDF´s anniversary, several colleagues asked me about my proudest WDF moment of the past 20 years. Many come to mind, but all have one thing in common. They involve seeing the impact of WDF partnerships on peoples' lives.
Tanzania offers a good example. When we first visited Tanzania in 2002, there was very limited diabetes treatment in the country. There were not many people with insight in diabetes treatment – Dr Kaushik Ramaiya, founder of the Tanzania Diabetes Association, was one of the few. The first project WDF supported was to open diabetes clinics in donated shipping containers at Muhimbili and Temeke hospitals in Dar es Salaam, providing integrated diabetes care where previously there was none.
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The project began with four clinics. Dialogue with the government to get diabetes services inside hospitals came next. Diabetes care was integrated into the Tanzania´s wider healthcare system. Over the years, we went from four clinics to 148 clinics across the country. Then, in 2019, we started a nationwide primary health care project to reach more than 500 health facilities by 2024.
When we began thinking about creating a World Diabetes Foundation back in 2001, we had two main hopes. We wanted to put diabetes and non-communicable diseases on the agenda in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and we wanted to do this through partnerships.
This was simple to say, but – it turned out – quite difficult to do.
Getting NCDs and diabetes on the agenda was difficult because the countries we were approaching had many different problems. It didn't always help to come and say you also have this problem, diabetes. Diabetes was considered a rich man's disease with little relevance in an LMIC context – which, as we know, is very wrong.
Sometimes we met resignation, and we understood - it really is tough out there. A very little part – currently only 7% - of overseas health development aid goes to NCDs. This is way out of proportion. Non-communicable diseases kill 41 million people each year, and 77% of all NCD deaths are in LMICs.
Fortunately, we quickly found that our partnership model was the right approach. There were very, very few people and organisations working with diabetes in LMICs when we started. But we found these local champions, and they found us. Together we developed locally formulated solutions, piloted them, and scaled them up. It was a sensible response to a huge, complex problem, and it worked.
Working through public-private partnerships was difficult too; surprisingly so. While public-private partnerships are in fashion today, they were still new 20 years ago. Many people and organisations talked about the necessity of public-private partnerships, but the reality it was more difficult. A lot of organisations were reluctant to talk to us because of our Novo Nordisk funding - there was real scepticism.
To succeed on this front, we needed to prove ourselves. We needed to show the right attitude, approach, and above all results. Now, we are working closely with the WHO, UN organisations, the NCD Alliance, global NGO's, government institutions and other key global partners, and a lot of good things are coming out of that.
Strong partnerships, and patience. These were promises we made from the beginning – that we would find the right partners and be there for the long term.
I think it's important to note that we´ve had very few projects that have not succeeded – our success rate is high. I believe this is because we have the heart of a philanthropic organisation, and the mind of a business. People can ask WDF for support, and we deliver it in a professional way that involves trust, long-term relationships, and solid monitoring and evaluation.
This is quite unique. We are a philanthropy born from a business, so we need to speak both the languages both of philanthropy and business. We have learned a lot from this duality, and our experience has taught our partners some useful skills as well.
Giving money away is really hard work. Our founding Board Member Lars Rebien Sørensen used to say that "WDF must spend the money as responsibly as it was earned." I really feel this obligation. We try to do our work as professionally as possible. Professional philanthropy – this is something I believe in. Philanthropy is serious business.
What´s next? The same and more.
20 years ago, WDF resolved to fight diabetes among the most vulnerable through partnerships. We started with many small, locally anchored projects. Now we work with bigger projects that are integrated in health systems in order to meet the fast-growing need.
Diabetes continues to hit LMICs the hardest. You can say we have not been successful in the sense that there are still 500 million people with diabetes worldwide, three-quarters of them in LMICs. So the problem is not solved - this is a marathon and we're lagging behind. The need for what WDF and its partners is doing continues to grow.
Fortunately, we are here, and stronger than ever. The NCD agenda is moving in the right direction, creating opportunities for new, synergetic partnerships on a global scale. We have a great network within diabetes, with more than 300 partners in 119 countries, and this is a core source of our strength.
Happy anniversary, World Diabetes Foundation Secretariat, Board, partners and donors. There is plenty left to do. But thank you for all we have achieved together so far. It has been a remarkable 20 years.
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Billy Duffy: The Cult
Why You Should Know Him
To find a guitarist/songwriter that can take blues-rock guitar technique and apply it cleverly to everything from punk to alternative to metal is to find yourself listening to the formidable talents of The Cult guitarist, Billy Duffy. With such classic hits ranging from the alternative rock anthem "She Sells Sanctuary" to the arena rocker "Love Removal Machine" and the classic MTV staple, "Fire Woman," Duffy delivered the antithesis of neo-classical guitar that was favored by so many other guitar players in the world of hard rock in the '80s.
Creating the sound that he is recognized for was something that began when Duffy was 14. As Duffy grew up, he played with a variety of punk bands and in the late '70s, he encouraged Johnny Mar (of The Smiths and Morrissey fame) to make his debut joining Duffy in a band, The Nosebleeds.
As the punk movement seemed to die out, Duffy left his old band and joined The Theatre of Hate, during which time he impressed Ian Astbury, singer/guitarist of Southern Death Cult, to the point that they began a new band together. They started off as Death Cult, in a way giving Astbury's band a final goodbye, but after their initial fame and fanfare, Duffy convinced Astbury to shorten their name to The Cult.
The song that convinced everyone that a new sound had arrived was their debut single, "Sleepwalker," and from there, things only went up. By 1987, when their third album, Electric, came out, Duffy had helped change The Cult's sound into a more mainstream metal sound. After the duo helped produce the Beastie Boys' debut, Licensed to Ill, the two were off, once again, to explore a new musical direction.
In 1988, Duffy moved to Los Angeles with Astbury and there, along with bassist Jamie Stewart, they transformed their style from metal to stadium hard rock when they recorded their pivotal (and Platinum selling) album, Sonic Temple. Through this album, they found a much larger audience, but unfortunately, their next album, Ceremony, was to be the last major success for a while (it also achieved Platinum status) since it arrived just behind the grunge rock musical movement.
On The Cult's debut song, "Spiritwalker," as well as other epic songs such as "She Sells Sanctuary," "Love Removal Machine," and every other Cult song imaginable, there has only been one guitar associated with Duffy: his trademark 1970 Gretsch White Falcon.
In a recent interview, Duffy spoke of the deep love he has for this specific guitar, "I got my first Gretsch White Falcon in 1981. I love just looking at it," he says. "I really like the Bigsby tremolo arm; it has this big, sweeping bar. I always thought those skinny whammy bar things were pretty disgusting. Neil Young used to play the Gretsch, and the Stray Cats guitarist, [Brian Setzer] had one so I got a double-cutaway stereo, but it actually sounded like dog dirt when I first ran it into my Fender Twin and the stereo didn't work. Then I got another one, a single cutaway, and that was it. For me, it became kind of a trademark."
Though this British guitar hero is a one-guitar man, he has quite the selection of amps to choose from, starting with a Gibson Skylark, followed by a Fender Champs, then a tweed Fender Bassman to a handmade Matchless to a Peavy 5150. Also thrown into the mix are some modified Marshalls [JCM 800s] that have "creamy distortions, not a really metal crunchy distortion."
Duffy loves his trademark guitar, and he talks about the beauty of it and it's uniqueness in this video:
Where Is He Now?
Astbury began seeing a downfall with the band's new style, so after their Ceremonial Stomp tour in 1992, he tried to persuade Duffy to go back to the style they started with on their original The Cult album. Because of artistic differences, Astbury left Duffy and the band in 1995.
After that little incident, the band took a four-year hiatus. In 1999, Duffy reformed the band with Astbury. Things got even better when they received a new recording contract with Atlantic Records and a show during Atlanta's Music Midtown Festival in May 2001, where over 60,000 people watched them perform, leading up to the release of Beyond Good and Evil.
Their single to promote it, "Rise," which reached #41 in the US and #2 on the mainstream rock chart, was pulled from radio rotation only a week after the album's release by Atlantic, which quickly destroyed its relationship with the band as it halted support for the new record. This proved to be another insurmountable setback that drove Astbury from the band and when he accepted an offer to sing for The Doors, it sent The Cult once more into a hiatus.
However, Duffy is a trooper and the continuous hiatuses never stopped this musical genius from letting his passion pour out of him and into the notes that would lead to a musical revolution.
Duffy created a new band, Circus Diablo and they recorded an album with Duffy playing lead guitar and former Cult touring bass player Billy Morrison handling lead vocals as well as bass duties. Former The Almighty frontman, Ricky Warwick, played rhythm guitar and former Cult and current Velvet Revolver drummer, Matt Sorum, also played on the record.
After the album was complete, former Fuel member Brett Scallions became the bassist so Morrison could focus on being the lead singer. Then, Jeremy Colson (formerly with Steve Vai), was brought in to be the band's drummer. Then with the new band freshly organized, Duffy left in 2007.
Duffy has had many public appearances including an impromptu gig in 2012 where he performed with Sammy Hager and Michael Anthony at Cabo Wabo Cantina for Hager's birthday in Mexico. He has also appeared multiple times between 2012 and 2016 with the Kings of Chaos.
In February 2016, Duffy celebrated his 10th studio album release with The Cult known as Hidden City. That very same month heralded a ton of excitement for Duffy, stating in a blog release that, "February also saw the start of the 'Alive in the Hidden City' dates and over the course of this year it's seen us play more times than in any year since 2001!!!"
Billy plans to do more shows with The Kings of Chaos until it is time to go back on the road with the Alive in the Hidden City tour.
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Oct. 4: Northfield Drive-In Theatre, Hinsdale NH
Posted on Oct 5, 2017 by mrdrivein
It's Day 277 of my virtual Drive-In-a-Day Odyssey. With all the twisty, forested roads, it took me almost an hour and a half to drive from Leicester MA to the Northfield Drive-In Theatre, just barely across the border in Hinsdale NH.
The Northfield, the oldest New Hampshire drive-in that's still active, was built in 1948 by Carl Nilman. According to Digital Commonwealth, Nilman was the son of Swedish immigrants who settled in East Buckland MA in the early 1900s, and he had a profitable career of owning and operating theaters. "A resourceful man who never married," Nilman built a hefty estate, which he bequeathed to charities including a scholarship fund for needy students at Mohawk Trail Regional High School in his home town.
Many reference works of the period refer to Nilman's theater as the Auto Drive-In, although I found one 1948 newspaper article that called it the Northfield Community Drive-In. The original screen was destroyed by a hurricane in 1951 (it must have been Hurricane How), but it was rebuilt, and that 80- by 54-foot screen is still used today.
The Shakour family bought the drive-in in 1967, which was around the time my references began calling it the Northfield Community. I couldn't find the buyers' first names directly, but they were probably Gabriel and Barbara Shakour, who founded The Keene Shopper (pdf) in 1959. That paper is now The Monadnock Shopper News, run by their son Mitchell Shakour, who also now owns the Northfield Drive-In.
Mitchell runs the drive-in on summer weekends and his veterinarian wife Carla runs the snack bar. In 2013, he briefly wondered whether the Northfield should convert to digital or shut down; community support convinced him to make the switch.
One odd thing about the drive-in – it's just north of Northfield MA (hence the name), but the sign, parking lot, driveway and screen are all completely just barely across the border in NH. (I can't help but think the resourceful Nilman did that on purpose.) Yet everything I read says the drive-in "straddles" the line and "sits partially" somehow in MA. My guess is the drive-in owns an adjoining chunk of MA, but I just don't get it. I'll come back and update this if I ever find a better explanation.
The Keene Sentinel noted another really great odd thing. Because the Shakours are vegetarians, there are plenty of veggie options available at the Northfield snack bar, including veggie burgers, veggie hot dogs and spring rolls. I'd definitely go for that!
But summer is long gone, and so is the Northfield's season. I was left without a movie to watch on an unseasonably warm October night.
The YouTube video of the day is brief, but it was the best drone shot I could find to show the tree-lined Massachusetts border to the left. (Check out the Northfield Drive-In channel for more.) It was very nice video work to superimpose a movie on the screen in daylight, or is the digital projector just that powerful?
Miles Today / Total: 53 / 32443 (rounded to the nearest mile)
Movie Showing / Total Active Nights: dark / 174
Nearby Restaurant: Mim's Market in Northfield features a little bit of everything. It looks like a two-story house plus an attic, but it's a convenience store and delicatessen. Fresh coffee and muffins complement a fine deli sandwich built to order from the meats, cheeses and condiments available. Of course, they had me at coffee.
Where I Virtually Stayed: There aren't any hotels close by, but there is one great bed and breakfast, the Centennial House. My King bedroom didn't have a fridge or microwave, but it had a full bookcase and a view of the pines outside. Breakfast was great of course, and I was glad to find such a comfortable place close by.
Only in Hinsdale: According to Roadside America, there's a house in Hinsdale that's completely covered in old license plates. (Here's the Google Street View.) In 2005, its creator's daughter wrote, "This was my father's project — Albert (Bob) Duso. It started as a garage. I was raised in this house. He ran an antique and flea market out of it for years. He LIVED for people to stop and ask him about it! He would be thrilled today to know he was listed here."
Next stop: Pleasant Valley Drive-in, Barkhamsted CT.
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Seminar XXI: Educating US National Security Leaders
Since 1984, the program has provided 2,100 military and civilian fellows with policy training
Mark Wolverton
Seminar XXI
It's quite possible that at least some of the decision makers the International Policy Lab seeks to reach are alumni of another program at the Center for International Studies: Seminar XXI. Conceived in 1984 by MIT Raphael Dorman-Helen Starbuck Professor of Political Science Suzanne Berger, Mitzi Wertheim at the Naval Postgraduate School, and retired US Navy Captain Jake W. Stewart, it's a one-of-a-kind educational program for current and future leaders in the US military, foreign policy, and national security fields.
The nine-month, eight-session seminar program adapts and extends material and educational approaches from several graduate-level MIT courses in foreign policy and international studies, aiming to provide participants with "the broad perspectives and analytical skills required to evaluate and formulate effective policy options for the United States," as director Robert Art explains. In a series of intensive, immersive sessions held in downtown DC and nearby Virginia, Seminar XXI not only brings in faculty from MIT but is also able to tap into all the resident expertise of the Beltway, engaging instructors with vast foreign policy experience and knowledge such as Condoleezza Rice, Francis Fukuyama, and many others.
Related:International Policy Lab: faculty ideas in the corridors of power
Because it operates at such a high level for a unique clientele, getting into Seminar XXI isn't as simple as applying for a typical academic program. Participants have to be nominated and sponsored by their individual organizations, whether military branch, government agency, or nongovernmental organization, and it's a competitive process for a limited number of spots. Once admitted, participants are introduced to the program's three-pronged structure, combining "paradigms" (the varying worldviews of governments, peoples, and cultures); social science theories that can help explain and predict events and developments; and empirical knowledge based on historical facts, research, and practical experience. The idea is to engage a broad range of creative approaches to encourage fellows to think outside the usual boxes into which their past training and professional experience have too often limited them.
The latest program, which began in November 2017, includes sessions on cybersecurity and biosecurity; Iran, Turkey, and Israel; democracy and authoritarianism in the Arab world; and US national security policy. At the end of the nine months, Seminar XXI fellows receive a certificate and the satisfaction of knowing that they've become part of an elite group of graduates—a cohort of more than 2,100 military and civilian fellows who, over more than three decades of the program, have gone on to hold positions such as Deputy Secretary of Defense, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and directors of both the CIA and the National Security Agency.
Mark Wolverton is a 2016-17 MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellow.
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In this video, John Barclay, the Firth Lecturer for 2018, presented a fresh reading of grace and gift in Paul's theology – and especially what is found in 2 Corinthians. This shows us that for Paul 'gift,' 'grace,' 'favour,' 'thanks,' and 'collection' are inter-connected ideas. Barclay then relates this reading of Paul to the situation of Christians today – asking the nature of development and Christian engagement.


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Illinois fund hires high-yield managers, restructures bond investments
The Illinois State Board of Investment, Chicago, hired Harris Investment Management and Fort Washington Investment Advisors to manage $250 million each in high-yield bonds, said William Atwood, executive director. Funding will come from restructuring the $10.1 billion fund's core-plus fixed-income assignments with BlackRock, Harris and Western Asset Management. BlackRock and Western, which currently manage $469 million and $481 million, respectively, will have active portfolios benchmarked to the Lehman Aggregate index. Harris, which currently manages $199 million, will have its active portfolio benchmarked to the Lehman Intermediate Government/Credit index. Some money also will come from reducing a $790 million Lehman Intermediate Government/Credit index fund run by Northern Trust Global Investments. Exact reductions have not been determined, Mr. Atwood said. Marquette Associates assisted.


Fall River is a city located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 91,938. It and Taunton are the county seats of Bristol County6.
Fall River is located at 41°41'53" North, 71°8'49" West (41.698102, -71.146994)1.
As of the census of 2000, there are 91,938 people, 38,759 households, and 23,565 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,144.3/km² (2,963.7/mi²). There are 41,857 housing units at an average density of 521.0/km² (1,349.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.16% White, 2.48% African American, 0.19% Native American, 2.16% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.43% from other races, and 2.55% from two or more races. 3.31% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The median income for a household in the city is $29,014, and the median income for a family is $37,671. Males have a median income of $31,330 versus $22,883 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,118. 17.1% of the population and 14.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 25.4% are under the age of 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older.


Smurfit Kappa released its annual sustainability report this week, outlining a 26% reduction in carbon emissions in its mill system against 2005 levels, pushing the company beyond the 25% reduction it had set itself as part of a package of 2020 goals.
Key drivers to surpassing the target include increasing the share of biofuels in the fuel mix at paper mills to 49.5% and improving energy efficiency by 13%. Speaking exclusively to edie, Smurfit Kappa's vice president of development Steven Stoffer noted that board-level engagement with the sustainability strategy had been a key driver in mobilising action to reduce key footprints.
"The biggest drivers are investment, because driving out carbon means you need to invest, and at a lesser scale, the creativity of people," Stoffer told edie. "We've completed a number of investments which have turned out quite nicely in terms of CO2 reduction, which allowed us to hit our carbon goal earlier than expected.
The company creates a 5-10-year forecast for investments across its portfolio of paper mills, analysing retrofits, replacements, systems upgrades and new technologies that can help improve efficiency and lower emissions.
For example, Smurfit Kappa Rheinwelle in Germany, installed a heat-recovery system that saves 528,000kwh of energy, €21,000 in costs and 153 tonnes of carbon annually. Smurfit Kappa Canovelles in Spain invested €15,000 in water-saving measures that reduced water usage by 16% at the facility.
In July 2017, Smurfit Kappa announced a multi-million-pound investment in new technology at its Nettingsdorf Paper Mill that it believes will significantly reduce emissions while increasing production. The investment includes the development of a new, state-of-the-art recovery boiler and the implementation of a new, more efficient steam turbine by 2022.
Across the mill system, a residual steam recycling system ensured that Smurfit Kappa saves more than 1.9 million m3 of natural gas, while reducing carbon emissions by 1,600 tonnes annually.
The company hit its 2020 environmental target to reduce the chemical oxygen demand (COD) in water discharge by 33%/tonne of produced paper compared to 2005 last year, thanks to a £50m investment in sustainable technology. This reduction has since been improved to 37.5%.
Stoffer revealed to edie that he will spend much of the year formulating "challenging but obtainable goals" for the areas that Smurfit Kappa has exceeded. Science-based targets, for example, are on the radar, but no decision has been made if or when they could be implemented.
The FTSE 100 firm reached 90% certification for sold packaging, meeting a comprehensive Chain of Custody compliance across its 370 production sites. The amount of waste sent to landfill has also fallen by more than 13% since 2013.
The company is also looking to "jump on every opportunity" to work with companies seeking to phase-out single-use plastics and switch to biodegradable, paper alternatives.
Smurfit Kappa previously invited edie on a behind-the-scenes tour of its pioneering zero-waste paper mill in the Netherlands. The mill produces 600,000 tonnes of brown paper packaging each year, but sends absolutely no waste to landfill.


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Dubrovački trombunjeri su povijesna vojna postrojba, po predaji utemeljena 1417. godine. Naoružani posebnim vatrenim oružjem nazvanim trombuni.

Povijest
Iz šesnaestog stoljeća potječu najraniji povijesni zapisi o bratovštini bombardijera čije je sjedište u to vijeme bila crkva svetog Sebastijana uz Dominikanski samostan gdje je bio smješten i oltar posvećen njihovoj zaštitnici svetoj Barbari. Mnogi trombuni koji su i danas u upotrebi izliveni su 1929. godine u Vinkovcima Trajno su djelovali do Prvog svjetskog rata s prekidima tijekom austrijske vlasti. U novije vrijeme rad su obnovili 1970. godine. Za vrijeme Domovinskog rata za festu svetoga Vlaha 1992.godine, dok je Dubrovnik bio u neprijateljskom okruženju, nisu ispaljivali plotune nego su povorku predvodili s maslinovim grančicama u cijevima trombuna u znak mira.

Djelovanje
Sudjeluju u svim važnijim događajima u Dubrovniku, a predvode procesiju za dan grada Dubrovnika trećeg veljače svake godine kad se slavi blagdan zaštitnika Grada svetoga Vlaha. Festa svetog Vlaha počinje ispaljivanjem počasnog plotuna na Brsaljama na zapadnom ulazu u grad u ranim jutarnjim satima. Trombunjeri nikad ne pucaju unutar zidina, nego najčešće na Brsaljama ili u Gradskoj luci. Dio su zaštićene nematerijalne svjetske baštine.

Osnivač su i član Saveza povijesnih postrojbi Hrvatske vojske. Višegodišnji predsjednik Trombunjera Antun Knego četvrti je pripadnik povijesnih postrojbi iz Hrvatske koji je imenovan vitezom u europskom Redu svetog Sebastijana.

Obnovom oltarne slike Bogorodice pomažu obnovu Crkve sv. Vlaha povodom 300. godišnjice izgradnje. Sudjeluju na mnogim događajima diljem zemlje poput varaždinskog Špancirfesta i godišnjice obnove djelovanja Hrvatskog sokola. Godine 2016. sudjelovali su u smotri na proslavi dana Grada Požege.

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 Dubrovački trombunjeri  (Turistička zajednica grada Dubrovnika)

Hrvatske povijesne vojne postrojbe
Kultura u Dubrovniku
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Why are pallets such a big deal lately? Probably because they're so easy to get a hold of, and so versatile to work with. Not to mention, the wear and tear on most pallets actually adds to its charm.
Most warehouses have a massive pile of these things laying around, but in some cases you may have to befriend some of the staff in order to snag some that are in better condition. Another great place to look is near construction site dumpsters, as they'll often get in shipments and then toss out the pallet. Either way, you'll be going on an adventure to find a few so you can begin your new outdoor project.
Let's just chill for a second. Pallets come in all shapes and sizes, and they've cleverly used a few different sizes to make this chill lounge. A coat of eye-catching blues, and some cushions and you're in business.
I bet you never thought of turning a pallet into a swing. But pallets were made for shipping heavy items, so why not a few humans? Of course, make sure your rope and tree branch are strong enough or your swing session may end poorly.
Ahh this is what I love. Simple and beautiful. Peeling apart some old pallets usually leaves you with a pile of reclaimed wood. Often times this wood has already been treated to resist the weather, so it's perfect for a walkway through the garden.
Here's a project that requires minimal setup. A pallet is already assembled perfectly for your flower garden, and it only requires you to set it up along your home or shed.
Now we're getting into some creative uses for pallet wood – so how about a drink? By screwing together a few pieces and attatching an old door handle you have a cute little tray.
Pallets come in all sizes, and in some cases you can snag a cute little pallet, perfect for a small garden or if you're living in a condo.
This might look a little complex, but it's really easy (if you have some tools handy). You'll need a mitre saw, hammer, some nails, and (of course) an old pallet. With one pallet you can make a bunch of these cut planet boxes.
Another swing set! But this is for those extra large pallets so you can sprawl out and have a beautiful backyard nap. It's like a hammeck but without that awkward part of getting in and out.
Wow, now we're really getting into pallet town. Here's an entire outdoor lounge, and if you look closely you'll notice how simple the entire setup it. Really all you need is some pallets (duh), and some cushions.
Yep, another pallet garden, these are are pretty popular. There's nothing wrong too many of these, and it's nice to compare instructions to see every unique approach to building a pallet garden.
Hey, another pallet garden, but with a key difference. Pinning them to the wall and arranging them in different ways (and different colors) adds color to an otherwise plain wall.
This chair is fantastic, I love that the original labels are left on display, and those burlap pillows that look like potato sacks! Having a few of these on the front porch with some rustic lighting effects would create a perfect patio scene.
Here's something truly unique, and a little more challenging. If you're looking to draw from your inner carpenter, the wood letter project requires a little bit of precise work, but results in a beautiful wood letter.
Maybe not a fully outdoor project, but still ideal for to hold gardening tools in the shed or greenhouse, so I think it still counts. Besides, it's such a neat project that I had to add it to the list.
We've had plenty of pallet gardens on this list, but this is the only free standing one. So you're free to place it anywhere in your garden space. Did a mention the special feature? Wheels! For super easy transportation.
Where do I even start? For one, this is amazing. It's so clever and cute and would be perfectly suited for any avid gardener. Not to mention it can withstand the weather, and the wear and tear would just add to its weathered charm.
Wow. This is next level, and just the beginning of you building your pallet-kingdom (along with your pallet throne). The colors is what really makes this backyard bar standout, and great for entertaining guests.
The title says it all. Build a fence, and pay basically nothing for it. A ton of warehouses have spare pallets that you can snag if you ask nicely enough. Important note however, you'll need some posts or something stable to hold up your fence, otherwise it will eventually succumb to wind or any kind of strong force.
You've got big garden projects on the go, but you need a work space… but, you need to save on space. Here's something you probably didn't think of: a collapsible work table made from pallets. A few hinges and chains and you'll be all set to garden mastery.
Of course we couldn't complete this list with a pallet coffee table. What's most important on this project is the beautiful finish, which requires a little extra work but results in an absolutely gorgeous piece.
We've included quite a few garden projects, but here's something a little more simple but perfect for keeping a few plants. Cats, rabbits, and other curious creatures love to go digging through gardens, so having a flower box like this might save you some frustrations. Not to mention that in full bloom it will add so much colour and life to your patio.
Looking for something super simple? This is literally just a pallet with a garden in it. But still incredibly useful.
We end off with not one, but an entire set of patio furniture made from our favorite material in the world (pallets of course). Benches, coffee table, and garden box… here's the real deal if you want to transform your patio into a comfortable pallet getaway.


Microsoft is set to terminate extended support for Windows Server 2003 come July 14, 2015, yet, an alarming number of enterprises remain unprepared to migrate from the outdated platform, leaving an estimated 2.7 million servers unprotected after the end-of-life deadline.
According to the results of a recent Windows Server End-of-Life Preparedness Survey (PDF), IT and security leaders are still unaware of the ongoing security risks and financial burdens associated with running the unsupported operating system.
Out of 500 IT managers from both U.S. and U.K. organizations, one-third of respondents stated their enterprise plans to run Windows Server 2003 (WS2K3) after end-of-life. Meanwhile, 14 percent of respondents revealed their enterprise did not have an upgrade plan; and more than half of respondents did not know when Microsoft was ending support.
"With approximately [2 months] remaining until the EOL deadline, and the average migration estimated at 200 days, businesses appear to be grossly unprepared," read the report.
As of now, Microsoft estimates roughly nine million systems still running Windows Sever 2003.
"Continued operation of unsecured WS2K3 systems can leave organizations exposed to 'zero-day forever scenarios,' where new zero-day vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited by attackers and no publicly available patch will ever be provided," the report continued.
In addition to the vast security risks, businesses continuing to rely on WS2K3 could also risk non-compliance of various industry regulations, such as SOX, HIPAA, PCI or NERC, resulting in steep potential fines or regulatory citations.
Organizations like the Financial Services Committee of Ontario have already required its members to operate using supported software, and the Payment Card Industry's Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) mandates vendors have up-to-date vendor-issued security patches.
Although Microsoft will offer for-fee support for customers migrating away from the platform, the extended support is accompanied by a hefty price tag, costing companies $600 per server in the first year alone, and an average total of $200,000 per year.
IDC's Al Gillen, Program Vice President of Servers and System Software, adds the benefits of an up-to-date operating system are many.
"Unlike Windows XP, where there were mitigation challenges that created barriers for some customers to move forward to a newer product, Windows Server 2012 R2 offers relatively good application compatibility with Windows Server 2003," said Gillen in a white paper, Windows Server 2003: Why You Should Get Current (PDF).
Gillen further explains the update would offer enterprises integrated visualizations, extensive scalability, operational roles, script execution capabilities, and of course, better security.


The woman who was arrested in February in connection with multiple Subway robberies in West Campus appeared in Travis County Court on Tuesday and indicated that she plans to enter a plea of not guilty.
According to the Austin American-Statesman, Dietra Lee was arrested as a suspect on Feb. 8 for a robbery at the Subway on West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and San Antonio Street. Police said she is also tied to robberies committed at the Subway located in Dobie Mall on Jan. 19 and 22, and a robbery at the Subway located on 24th and San Antonio streets on Jan. 19, according to the Statesman.
After the final robbery, APD officers brought Lee back to the Subway to be identified, according to the affidavit. Although the employee did not identify her as the suspect, Austin Police Department detectives reviewed surveillance videos and determined Lee to be the suspect from all four robberies, according to the Statesman.
In February, a Travis County grand jury indicted Lee on four counts of robbery by threat, according to the district clerk's office. After her court appearance Tuesday, Lee's attorney said she is not planning on accepting a plea bargain and plans to deny all involvement in the robberies at trial.


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As a representative of Chinese wisdom, Lazi's theory is not only has a high status in the history of Chinese thoughts, but also has brought Europe different wealth in the communications between China and the Western countries. Tao is the representative symbol of Laozi's theory. It has the characteristics of being mystical, revolutionary and practical. Those features have served for its dissemination in Europe. In the following studies of "Tao", there appeared the analogical inter-pretation of Christian missionaries in the 19th century. In the 20th century, sinologists sought professional interpretation of the original ideas in Laozi and interpretations of philosophers who attempted to communicate the Western Philosophy and Chinese Philosophy. Finally, after a lengthy interpretation of amateurism and relative professionalism, from contemporary sinologists and philosophers—especially Existentialist philosophers, we have found correspondence which fits the intention of Laozi. In the late 20th century, the study has progressed into a more diversified field. In this paper, this paper tries to explain the acceptance, influence and spread of Laozi's ideas in Europe by combing out the spread of "Tao" in Europe.


Diana Kander's family escaped from the Soviet Union when she was 8-years-old. By the time she was an American citizen, she had perfected her skills as a capitalist - selling flea market goods to grade school classmates at a markup.
Innovate Faster by Measuring the Impossible - Being innovative means learning faster than the speed of change. It means figuring out what works and what doesn't work faster than your competition. This keynote teaches you the 4 tools you'll need to innovate faster and maximize the value each employee can create for your organization.
Learn how to predict the future by conducting small experiments.
Learn how to measure value metrics (determine which indicators add to the bottom-line), rather than vanity metrics (those indicators that make us feel like we are on the right track but are steering us in the wrong direction and wasting resources).
Learn how to make sure they are focusing their time on solving the right problem rather than becoming efficient at solving the wrong ones.
Learn how to encourage their team to become Value Drivers rather than Value Spectators and help them learn faster.
Become a Value Driver - The biggest roadblock to innovation inside large organizations is that individual employees are too worried about losing their job to question bad ideas or share their valuable opinions. This means too many employees are working on projects they don't believe are going to work. This keynote will teach attendees why they should transition (and how to take the risk) from a Value Spectator to a Value Driver.
Innovative Leadership: The New Mindset Required for Leaders to Survive in Today's Economy - Are your leaders fostering a culture of innovation, or are they just managing? There's a big difference and it might mean the life and death of your company. The fast pace of change in today's economy requires that ideas for innovation (whether they are internal improvements or new sources of revenue) come from all parts of the organization. But the training of traditional managers stifles innovation and often forces innovative employees out of the company. This interactive presentation will demonstrate the mindset today's innovative leaders have to possess.
Learn the new skill-set required of the innovative leader.
Discover common pitfalls of innovative leadership.
Understand how to create an internal culture of innovation so that every employee is a resource to the effort .
The Innovator's Skill-Set - The innovator's skill-set is the equivalent of keyboarding skills in today's marketplace. Yes, there will be those who insist that things work the way they've always done it and refuse to make the adjustment, but those individuals will fall behind in the fast changing, constantly evolving innovation economy. There's a particular set of tools that every innovator has to master. Let's be clear, this set of skills won't be the way to get ahead in the future, it will be the only way to survive in the future.
Shift your perspective to think like an innovator on a daily basis.
Understand the difference between coming up with new ideas and ideas that actually create value for your organization.
Become an idea machine at work by understanding where powerful new ideas come from.
Increasing the Speed and Success of Innovation In Your Company - Is your innovation program taking a lot of time and resources to create ideas that aren't gaining traction? Learn how to significantly increase the speed and success of your efforts. We live in an age of increasing customer power. Supply of virtually everything significantly outnumbers demand. This means that companies have only two options to compete, they can allow their product or service to become a commodity and be forced to race to the bottom on price, or they can instead choose to race to the top (increasing their prices and customer base) by continuously providing new value to their customers. Just remember, the value race is just that, a race. As soon as you achieve a victory, dozens of companies will begin copying your innovation, trying to force you to compete on price. The only way to keep them from putting you out of business is to figure out how to put yourself out of business...over and over again.
Learn the tools successful companies use to increase the speed of their innovative process and create a competitive advantage.
Understand the important role every employee can play to contribute to a culture of innovation.
Discover the reasons most company innovations fail and how to avoid the common mistakes.
Co-Creation: Understanding Your Customers Better Than They Understand Themselves to Drive Innovation - Some companies don't just have customers, they have raving fans who love to broadcast their loyalty and admiration to anyone who will listen. How can established companies create this level of excitement and passion around their products/services? This highly interactive presentation will show you how to achieve deep customer empathy and produce products and services that not only satisfy but delight your customers.
Understand the psychological barriers that keep most companies from getting honest answers from customers.
Learn how to interview customers to understand them better than they understand themselves and reveal truths about what they really think of your company.
Learn how to significantly reduce the risk of new products/services by making sure they create value for your customers.