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The 51 Best Trucks of All Time
Theres just something about a pickup, man.
By Ben Stewart
There's just something about a pickup, man.
[Editor's Note: Our list is not ranked from 51 to 1. These are just our favorite trucks.]
1963-1987 Jeep Gladiator and J-Series trucks
Jeep's replacement for both its Willys pickup and the FC (Forward Control) truck was the Gladiator pickup. The Gladiator was a much more modern full-size pickup than Jeep's earlier workhorses. This Jeep was contemporary enough that, with a few updates and styling changes, it stayed in production without a ground-up redesign for 24 years.
The earliest Gladiators used an advanced six-cylinder engine, while larger V-8 engines were optional throughout the life of the Gladiator and later J-10 and J-20 trucks. Since Jeep didn't make its own V-8s, these were supplied by Buick and, of course, AMC. The largest was the AMC 401 V-8—the biggest engine ever offered in a Jeep pickup.
By 1976, the J-trucks received a new frame, and an awesomely disco "Honcho" package became available in the late 70s. The rarest and coolest of all the J-trucks of this generation would be the stepside bed Honchos of 1980-1983—only 1264 were made.
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1976-1977 Chevy Blazer Chalet
No doubt the Blazer deserves a place on this list. But instead of picking a pedestrian version, we selected the rare Chalet. In the mid-to-late 1970s, off-roading and camping were two red-hot trends. But to do both, you needed a motorhome and a 4X4 to tow behind it. Not so if you ordered a Chevy Blazer Chalet. The Chalet was a pop-up camper body made by Chinook that slid into the cargo hold of a 4WD Blazer and provided sleeping accommodations for two. This meant you could tackle a tough trail in your Chalet and carry everything you need for camping at night. Brilliant. The Chalet retailed for just under $10,000, and less than 2000 were ever made.
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1967-1977.5 Ford F-250 "Highboy"
The Highboy is one of the toughest-looking Ford trucks of all time. We love its sky-high stature and ultra-rugged drivetrain. You could bolt on a massive 35-inch tall tire under these trucks without lifting the suspension. These trucks sat a few inches taller than the 3/4-ton trucks from GM, Dodge, and Jeep, too.
After 1977.5, the F-250 was revised with a new frame, suspension, and drivetrain that lowered new F-250s. So from that point on, the older F-250s were known as "Highboys" and the new trucks that sat 2 inches lower were "Lowboys". Many of these early tall F-250s came with Ford's 360 V-8 paired to either a sturdy C6 automatic or a "granny low" NP 435 4-speed manual.
It might seem odd that a heavy-duty pickup truck from the 1970s could begin to interest truck collectors, but the cool stance, durability, and lore of these "Highboy" Ford Trucks make restored or low-mile examples very desirable.
1945-1949 Willys CJ-2A
The Willys CJ-2A is so much more than the civilian version of the Willys MB. The original "Jeep" would become the blueprint and inspiration for just about every recreational four-wheel drive vehicle for the next seven decades, including every Jeep. Perhaps the most iconic aspect is that seven-slot grille, a design cue baked into every modern Jeep.
Between those flat fenders sat Willys' little 60-hp, 134-cid "Go-Devil" engine. But because the CJ-2A ran on an 80-inch wheelbase and weighed just 2100 pounds, it was not only maneuverable but also peppy.
The CJ2A was more of a workhorse than any SUV today, and often ran with farm implements and other attachments—even snow plows. To us, the CJ-2A is most in its element when crawling over the rocks on a four-wheel-drive excursion, enjoying the open-top fun that this vehicle practically invented.
2008-2010 Hummer H3 Alpha
After nearly a decade marketing gargantuan SUVs, Hummer finally launched a smaller vehicle for the 2005 model year. The H3 was based on the bones of the Chevy Colorado, and so it had that vehicle's pokey inline 5-cylinder engine. The power deficiency was fixed in 2008 when the company slid its potent 300-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 into the compact H3. This model finally had the muscle to match its brawny appearance. The H3 Alpha could hit 60 mph 2 to 3 seconds quicker than the five-cylinder models.
1963-1991 Jeep Wagoneer
The original Jeep Wagoneer was, along with the Chevy Suburban, one of the forefathers of the modern SUV. The Wagoneer used the same basic chassis as the Jeep Gladiator pickup truck and saw few changes through its nearly 30-year production run. From 1974 to 1983, Jeep sold a two-door version of the Wagoneer that it called the Cherokee—another legendary Jeep nameplate.
The Super Wagoneer of 1966 packed more luxury features and a strong V-8 under the hood. It became a precursor to the more upscale path the Wagoneer brand would blaze through the 70s, 80s, and early 1990s, with trims such as the Brougham, Limited, and finally, Grand. And the faux wood grain side panels would become a Waggy trademark. Today, these SUVs look and drive like the classics they are.
1942-1959 Napco Chevy and GMC Trucks
Back in the 1950s, Chevy and GMC didn't offer in-house-designed 4WD pickup trucks. But Dodge had been building its trucks with 4WD since the 1940s. So the Northwest Auto Parts Company (Napco), an engineering and fabrication firm from Minnesota, began to produce conversion kits that could transform GMC and Chevy trucks (as well as Fords) into 4WD trucks.
By 1957, both manufacturers were installing Napco Powr-Pak 4WD conversions directly on the assembly line. Once the OEM manufacturers began building their own 4WD trucks in the 1960s, the Napco conversions were no longer needed. Today, Napco trucks are rare and highly desirable collectables with a strong owner's group. This 1959 Chevy 3100 sold at a 2008 Barrett-Jackson auction for a whopping $72,600.
1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee (XJ)
Although GM and Ford fans would argue that the 1983 S-10 Blazer and Bronco II were the first "downsized" compact SUVs, it was the Jeep Cherokee XJ that really set the stage for what modern SUVs and crossovers would become. The Cherokee didn't use conventional body-on-frame construction. Instead, XJs were unibody, which combined the body and frame like passenger cars. And perhaps most importantly, the Cherokee was available with two or four doors. The Chevy and Ford wouldn't get proper four-door versions until 1991.
2003-2006 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) Rubicon
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon just celebrated its 10 anniversary. When it launched in 2003, this optional package became an instant hit. The second-generation Jeep Wrangler TJ was, for many, the high point of Jeep off-road capability thanks to its flexible coil-link suspension and nimble size.
The TJ was smaller than today's Wrangler and used Jeep's torquey 4.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, so it could crawl up hard, narrow trails with practically no modifications. To transform the TJ into an even more talented dirt machine, the Rubicon package included beefy Dana 44 axles front and rear, with electronic locking differentials, an ultra-low gearing in its transfer case, and aggressive 31-inch Goodyear mud tires.
The rarest and most desirable of the Rubicons from this generation are the long-wheelbase Unlimited models that were sold from 2004 to 2006 and set the stage for today's four-door Unlimited.
1971-1980 International Scout II
The International Harvester Scout was one of the most popular 4WD vehicles of the 1960s and 1970s, with just over a half-million produced in that time. The original Scout 80 and later 800s were solid competitors to Jeep. But it was the later, larger, and more modern Scout IIs that many enthusiasts pine for today.
The Scout II was a heavy and versatile beast, and International designed it to handle just about any task. The short overhangs of the bodywork and beefy drivetrain meant it was a great trail machine. The most desirable of the Scout IIs came after 1974 when the strong Dana 44 front axle came standard, along with disc brakes. The Scout II could be optioned with the 304 cid V-8 or the brawny 345 cid V-8. Starting in 1976, those who needed more room could order a Traveler SUV or Terra pickup version on an 18-inch-longer wheelbase.
1961-1975 International Harvester Travelall
The Chevrolet Suburban might have invented the SUV, but it was International that put the proper number of doors on it. With four real doors, it was easy to climb into the third row of a Travelall. And in 1961, the Travelall received stylish new bodywork with curves that make it a classic.
Starting that year, the 2WD models sat lower to the ground and rode on a torsion bar front suspension. But the 4X4s were still tall and used the same solid axle, leaf sprung suspension as the International Harvester pickup trucks. The four-inch wheelbase stretch over the 1950s Travelall meant that this one could really haul, whether it was people or stuff. The brochures bragged that the Travelall could swallow a 4-foot by 8-foot sheet of plywood with the rear seats removed, or stow 124 cu-ft of gear with a maximum height of 42 inches. With all the seats in place, there was room for nine people.
1971-1975 Ford Baja Bronco
The 1966-1977 Ford Bronco could make this list all on its own. But the peak of coolness was the limited edition Baja Broncos. After much success in off-road racing, legendary racer and fabricator Bill Stroppe teamed up with Ford to produce between 400 and 650 replica Baja Broncos. These trucks were painted to match Stroppe's race trucks. Then his shop would cut the rear wheel wells and install flares to provide room for larger tires. Under the hood was a 302-cid V-8 matched to a C4 automatic. Stroppe offered a large catalog of parts that cold be optioned onto any Baja, including a roll cage, lights, a winch, and even some heavy-duty suspension enhancements. Still hot today, Baja Broncos fueled the rise of the off-road scene in the 70s.
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1990 Rod Hall Signature Edition Dodge
In 1990, famed racer Rod Hall teamed up with Carroll Shelby, who had a relationship with Chrysler at the time, to build Signature Series trucks based on the Dodge Ram 150. They made a total of 33, and each one wears cool pre-runner bumpers front and rear, a bed-mounted light bar, and Rod Hall driving lights. Unfortunately for power hungry truck fans, the Rod Hall trucks came with Dodge's least powerful eight-cylinder engine, the 318-cid V-8 with a measly 170 hp. So they weren't nearly as quick as they looked.
1978-1980 Ford Bronco
In the 1970s, the Chevy Blazer and Dodge Ramcharger SUVs were based on full-size pickups, so they could haul and tow like real trucks. Ford's Bronco retained its original small platform until 1978, when it finally moved to the F-150 chassis. The second-generation big Bronco was no less cool than the original, especially if you checked the box to option a big-block 460-cid V-8 under the hood.
Ford refined the chassis in 1981, and as a result, the Bronco lost its durable Dana 44 solid front axle in favor of a new Twin-Traction Beam setup that was less capable off-road. So it was these first three years of the big Bronco that have found the strongest following among Ford truck fans.
1999-2007 Ford Super Duty
The 1999 Ford Super duty revolutionized the heavy-duty truck market. Before this big, bad pickup arrived, manufacturers largely used upgraded versions of their light-duty trucks to handle heavy-duty work. The 1999 Super Duty was a separate model line with its own style and hardware underneath. That way, the light duty Ford F-150 could be engineered for milder tasks while the Super Duty could handle the work crowd as well as the hardcore recreational towers.
Under the hood was the choice of a new 6.8-liter gasoline V-10 engine, a 5.4-liter V-8, or a 7.3-liter turbodiesel with a whopping 500 lb-ft of torque. And on the options list were manually telescoping side mirrors, which drivers could slide out just when they needed them for towing. Ford also built the Super Duty in F-450 and F-550 cab-chassis models for the even higher GVWR market—a market it dominates today.
2010-2014 Ford SVT Raptor
Ford had been toying with the concept of a raging off-road F-150 back in the 1990s. Even so, transformation that Ford's SVT team achieved with the Raptor was shocking when we caught our first glimpse in 2009. It promised to smooth out the worst high-speed desert terrain, fly over jumps, and handle slow-speed four-wheeling better than just about any production truck.
The SVT team chose internal-bypass Fox Racing shocks and urethane bump stops. Although the Raptor's 4WD system is mechanically similar to a standard-issue F-150's, the designers incorporated advanced electronics to increase the capability.
Raptors come in either SuperCab or larger SuperCrew cab configurations. Whichever setup you select, the Raptor's soft-riding suspension can sail over jumps, smooth out the worst washboard roads, and still tow an 8000-pound trailer.
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1935-2014 Chevrolet Suburban
The impact of the Chevrolet Suburban can be felt in ever corner of the 4WD world. The Suburban (originally named Suburban Carryall) was America's first SUV. Four-wheel drive came along in 1957 and would transform how America got around in inclement weather. The Suburban didn't get four real passenger doors until the boxy 1973 model arrived, but that square-fendered Suburban would stay on the market until 1991.
In the 1970s and 1980s, the big three-row SUV became a popular replacement for the station wagon. Suburbans could be optioned with big-block 454 V-8s and tow 10,000 pounds—perfect for ranchers who needed a vehicle that could haul the crew as well as the horse trailer. The heavier-duty 2500-series Suburban became a favorite ride for the secret service.
While competitors from International, Ford, and others have come and gone, the Suburban remains the dominant large American SUV.
1946-1968 Dodge Power Wagon
The Dodge Power Wagon, like the Willy CJ-2A, was a thinly disguised version of a military machine—in this case, the WC-series Dodge three-quarter-ton trucks used in WWII. It was America's first civilian 4WD truck.
Under that giant hood wasn't an equally giant V-8. Instead, contrary to the Power Wagon's name, these trucks used a 94-hp, 230-cid inline six-cylinder. A larger 251-cid engine came aboard in 1961. But these trucks didn't need major horsepower to get the job done. They used transmission and ultra-low axle gearing instead. And thanks to massive tires, Power Wagons had more than ten inches of ground clearance under each axle and could haul around 3000 pounds in their beds.
The original Power Wagons would stay in service for decades to come. Today, Legacy Power Wagon offers fully restored Power Wagons with V-8 or diesel power.
1994-2001 Dodge Ram
Throughout most of the 1980s and early 90s, Dodge struggled to make its trucks relevant. The 1989 introduction of the Cummins diesel to the heavy-duty line helped, but everyone bought that truck because of its engine—not because the truck itself was good.
That changed when the redesigned Ram hit the market as a 1994 model. The styling was bold and handsome, evoking the look of the big rigs of the day. Consumers flocked to Dodge dealers: Sales skyrocketed by fourfold in just a handful of years. It's not hard to see echoes of these Dodges in some Ford and GM pickups today.
1979-85 Toyota Hilux pickup
Among Japanese truck-makers, Datsun may have gotten the first toehold in the United States back in the late 1950s, but it was Toyota that began to dominate the market in the decades after. Toyota would be the first manufacturer to offer 4WD in a compact truck with the 1979 Hilux, and gave this pickup a nearly bulletproof drivetrain. These trucks sat tall on their suspensions, providing serious ground clearance for off-roading. More importantly, these rigs had tremendous reliability and were quickly adopted as the small pickup of choice.
1984-1985 Toyota 4Runner
These 4Runners were some of the most rugged and capable compact 4WD vehicles ever offered in the U.S. They were based on the 4WD Toyota pickups of the day and were seriously over-engineered for durability. The solid axle and leaf spring suspension at each end of the 4Runner provided Jeep-matching off-road capability. And the fuel-injected 22RE four-cylinder engines are nearly indestructible. Take a long look at the 2014 Toyota 4Runner and it's probably tough to see the lineage that dates back 30 years—the early 4Runners were much closer to pickup trucks with caps on the back then they were to integrated SUVs.
1972-1979 Datsun 620
As noted, Datsun pioneered the compact truck market in the U.S., rolling their first one onto American streets in 1959. By the time the company launched the 4th generation 620 in 1972, it had years of compact truck expertise and a strong reputation. The 620 not only looked great, with those winglets along the bedsides, but this compact truck also broke through with a number of innovations. It was the first compact truck with a long bed, and in 1977, Datsun debuted a version with more interior room—the King Cab. King Cab 620s became the de-facto surf trucks around Southern California in the late 1970s and helped nurture the early sport compact truck scene.
1978-1979 Dodge Lil' Red Express Truck
Back in 1978, this red pickup with its wild 18-wheeler exhaust stacks was one of the quickest American vehicles you could buy. In fact, our friends at Car and Driver said it was the quickest to 100 mph of any vehicle that year. The secret was in the tuning. As part of Dodge's "Adult Toys" lineup of trucks, the Express was meant to be a real muscle truck. So engineers took the same 360-cid V-8 used for police duty and modified it a little more. This resulted in 225 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque—five more hp and 35 more lb-ft than the most potent Corvette at the time. And Dodge slipped the 1978 version of the truck through without performance-strangling catalytic convertors. The truck had them by the next year, yet neither performance nor popularity suffered—Dodge sold more than 5000 of these trucks in 1979.
2004-2006 Dodge Ram SRT-10
The high point for sport truck lunacy was the Dodge Ram SRT-10 that would become the world's fastest and wildest pickup. To create the monster speed machine, Dodge's SRT engineers took the V-10 engine and 6-speed manual from the Viper and installed it in a regular cab Ram 1500. The result was a 500-hp truck that could run to 60 mph in the low 5-second range and on to a Guinness record-setting (at the time) top speed of nearly 155 mph. The most satisfying part of this beast is that all the V-10 fun is channeled through a manual transmission with a ridiculously tall Hurst shifter topped with a ball. It's badass.
1993-1995 Ford Lightning
As a direct response to Chevy's hot 454 SS, Ford launched the Lightning—a high-performance pickup tuned by the company's Special Vehicles Team (SVT). Instead of dropping in a larger and heavier motor into the truck, the SVT team modified Ford's 5.8-liter small block V-8 inside and out with high-performance parts to deliver 240 hp and a solid 340 lb-ft of torque. The suspension was lowered by 2.5 inches, and thanks to new shocks, springs, anti-roll bars, and huge 17-inch tires, the Lightning handled better than its Chevy rival. Just more than 11,000 of these first- generation Ford Lightnings were produced. The truck was so well received that Ford commissioned a second generation in 1999.
1988-1998 Chevy and GMC Pickups
General Motors played it safe with pickups for a long time. The boxy 1973-1987 trucks were dependable and strong but not exactly revolutionary. That changed in 1988 with the new GMT 400. The bodywork was sleek—tuned in the wind tunnel. Even though the body was narrower than its predecessor, there was more room inside. And the really groundbreaking element was in the chassis. Gone was the old-style solid axle, replaced by an independent front suspension (IFS) sprung by torsion bars. This meant that these big 4WD pickups not only steered more like cars, but they also rode better, too. And the new front axle disconnect system meant that you could shift into 4WD at any speed. This IFS suspension system would become the standard for light duty trucks. When it was combined with the 5.7-liter V-8 and five-speed manual in the 4WD Sportside, GM had a fun dirt machine on its hands.
1989-1993 W-250/350 Dodge Power Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel
By the 1980s, Chevy and Ford were already making heavy-duty pickup trucks with diesel engines. So the Dodge Ram heavy-duty trucks with Cummins turbodiesels were late to the game. However, by installing essentially the same six-cylinder Cummins diesel that came in large commercial trucks, Dodge got an engine known for its durability and longevity (at that time, the Cummins brand was perhaps even stronger than that of the Dodge Ram). And that's what helped Dodge finally succeed in the heavy-duty pickup market.
At launch, the Dodge Power Ram Cummins six-cylinder made more torque (400 lb-ft) than the comparable Chevy or Ford. The potency of this truck not only encouraged its owners to move heavier loads, but also prodded Ford and GM into a torque war that continues to this day.
The 2005 Dodge Power Wagon was, and still is, a dream package for hardcore four wheelers. To create this off-road beast, Dodge used its heavy-duty 2500 series chassis and fitted electric locking differentials for more traction, an electrically disconnecting swaybar for more suspension flex, and lower 4.56:1 gearing to turn the 33-inch-tall tires. This means that a Power Wagon can crawl its way up and over just about any trail it will fit on. And if it does get stuck, there's a ridiculous 12,000-pound capacity electric Warn winch mounted in the front bumper.
1981-1985 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler
Today, Jeep forums are clogged with speculative posts about a possible pickup truck version of the next Wrangler. Enthusiasts have yearned for the return of the Jeep pickup for decades—ever since this one went away.
In the early 1980s, Jeep needed a small pickup to compete in that new market segment. So it transformed the popular CJ-7 into something more suitable for hauling by stretching the wheelbase by a full 10 inches and grafting a longer pickup truck-like body with wooden stake bedsides. It was called the CJ-8, or simply the Scrambler. The Scramblers were much nicer to drive than the CJs, largely because that longer wheelbase helped to smooth out the ride. Fewer than 30,000 Scramblers were built, so their value today is on the rise.
1991-1994 Jeep Wrangler Renegade
The 2015 Jeep is grabbing all the headlines these days as the company's newest and smallest vehicle. But back in the 90s, the name Renegade meant performance had returned to the Wrangler.
For the 1991 model year, Jeep took its 4.0-liter straight-six and reworked it with a new fuel injection system, intake and exhaust manifolds, and cam timing, creating the legendary "High Output" 4.0-liter with 190 hp. That 4.0-liter Wrangler was so potent (it had just 35 fewer hp than a Mustang GT) that Jeep decided to resurrect the Renegade name as a sporty $4000 option package. That 4.0-liter was standard, and the Renegade also wore larger body-color fender flares as well as meatier tires on 8-inch-wide wheels.
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I keep projects on time, within budget, and on track to meet (or exceed!) the overall goal and objectives. Here at CKR Interactive, I manage multiple projects simultaneously – from branding projects to robust web applications – and I am involved throughout the full project lifecycle. My strongest skills are centered on technical project management and establishing strong working relationships with clients, external vendors and internal departments. In my 15+ years of experience in the media and agency worlds, I've learned that what is most important to me is doing great work with smart, passionate people (clients and colleagues). This means making an investment in what you do, who you're doing it for, and who you're doing it with. And doing this with a focus on efficiency (i.e. work smarter, not harder) and intellectual honesty. When I'm not working, I enjoy going to the park with my family, and going for a run - sometimes to the park!
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I'm your champion, your consultant, your day-to-day contact, your "bad cop" and your sounding board. Before joining CKR Interactive in 2015, I worked in project management for non-profit organizations in Ohio and Guatemala. Strategy is in my blood. Tell me your objectives, your struggles, your mission, and I'll make it work. My relationships with my clients are the most important to me. Their success is my success. When I'm not advocating for my clients, I love to go on long bike rides, travel the world on a shoestring budget, and spend time with my nephews and niece.
I make sure the right team is selected to strategically manage your hiring needs, including how best to tell your employment story. Prior to joining CKR, I worked in marketing and sales in the software industry for two pre-IPO companies before joining TMP Worldwide, a large recruitment marketing agency in Silicon Valley where I was VP/GM. I had the good fortune of taking time off in the middle of my career to stay at home with my two children where I mastered non-profit work including six years on the school board, nine years as a girl scout leader, three years as a founding member of Sing for the Cure and CEO of my family before joining CKR in 2012. CKR allows me to build meaningful relationships with clients and prospects while showcasing the talents and wisdom of my colleagues. I enjoy playing tennis, leading my local alumni group, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers.
I provide support to our clients and client strategists. I graduated from Elon University in North Carolina and then continued south to work as an admissions recruiter at a college in Georgia. I was then brought into a communications role where I developed a passion for marketing. When I moved up north I accepted a role as a recruiting coordinator, which gave me first-hand exposure to the recruitment process. My current position as a client coordinator at CKR perfectly marries my experience and passion for both recruitment and marketing. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, finding the best bread in Philadelphia and cheering on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
I make sure that your projects run on time and on budget and I guide the development of our ReqMetrics product. My background includes over a decade of hands-on data processing experience and more than seven years of project management, with a focus on business analysis and software development. That basically means that I'm a bit of a data geek with a techie-nerd edge. I love puzzles, and more to the point, I love solving puzzles and figuring out how all the pieces fit together. Whether it's working out a tight schedule with lots of moving parts or digging into raw metrics data to find out why click and apply rates may change from one quarter to another ... give me a mystery to solve! Outside of work, I love sewing and making quilts (more puzzle, just made out of fabric), reading, biking and spending time with my family.
From the initial ask to the delivery of the final product, I make sure your projects get done efficiently and exceed your expectations. I started my career as a social media and SEO intern for a marketing agency in San Diego, then moved back home to the Bay Area to be a recruiting coordinator for a telecommunications company. A background in marketing with experience in the recruitment world made CKR seem like the perfect fit for me when I joined in January 2017 (and it is!). Outside of work, I enjoy seeing live music, petting every dog I walk by, watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, and brunching with friends on weekends.
I'm passionate about working with people to develop creative marketing strategies that are successful, whether that is with co-workers or clients. I strive to do my best work every day.
I create cross-channel, content-driven strategies to build and strengthen relationships between our clients and their candidates. Prior to joining CKR, I worked in consumer advertising with brands like Dunkin' Brands, J.M. Smucker Co., and Disney Resorts. Today, I handle some of CKR's largest and most complex accounts including The Mount Sinai Health System, I bring a high level of innovation and strategy, proactive account management and results-oriented campaign planning and executions to my accounts. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my German Shepherd (a rescue from Puerto Rico) and I also like to run, hike and box. Almost every Monday you'll find me serving hot meals to 400+ homeless New Yorkers.
I optimize our campaigns to make sure that we are getting the best performance possible. I have over three years of experience in digital advertising. I've learned the best ways to develop and implement strategic programmatic proposals based on the client's needs. I also make daily campaign optimizations to help reduce wasteful spending and provide higher KPI's for our clients. Outside of work, I love to watch Philadelphia spots, play golf and tennis, and travel as much as I can.
I really enjoy being able to learn new things on a daily basis. The benefit of the learning is it allows me to do things more efficiently, which is something I strive for. I also enjoy being creative in solving problems that come up and doing things in a way that others may not have thought of. I also like that there's a lot of opportunity in recruitment marketing to improve the industry from a technology perspective.
In 2012, I graduated from Moore College of Art & Design. Shortly after, I kicked off my career with a work experience in Switzerland, followed with multiple positions at smaller design agencies back in the states. In 2014, I joined the CKR Interactive team, where I handle creative projects for new and existing clients. I enjoy applying design across all media and staying up-to-date with the latest trends, as well as expanding my passion for photography. I am also an avid lover of the great outdoors.
Working with smart people and delivering overall strategies for CKR.
I help lead the amazing team in Philly and NYC. I've spent my career in the wild and wonderful world of recruitment marketing, bringing 20+ years of experience helping clients solve their toughest employer branding and talent acquisition challenges. I've been a speaker at many industry events and have written articles and blogs that have appeared on various websites and national magazines. I am an avid reader of literary fiction, a hopeless iced tea addict and a proud father to two amazing daughters.


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Q: ImportError for fftconvolve in PyDev Using the following code
import numpy as np
from scipy.signal import fftconvolve
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

gives the following stack trace
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/Users/Erik/Documents/workspace-
python/src/pywavelets/Problem1/Problem1.py", line 8, in <module>
    from scipy.signal import fftconvolve
  File "/Users/Erik/anaconda3/envs/tensorflow/lib/python3.6/site-
packages/scipy/signal/__init__.py", line 311, in <module>
    from . import sigtools, windows
  File "/Users/Erik/anaconda3/envs/tensorflow/lib/python3.6/site-
packages/scipy/signal/windows/__init__.py", line 40, in <module>
    from .windows import *
  File "/Users/Erik/anaconda3/envs/tensorflow/lib/python3.6/site-
packages/scipy/signal/windows/windows.py", line 9, in <module>
    from scipy import fftpack, linalg, special
  File "/Users/Erik/anaconda3/envs/tensorflow/lib/python3.6/site-
packages/scipy/fftpack/__init__.py", line 99, in <module>
    from .basic import *
  File "/Users/Erik/anaconda3/envs/tensorflow/lib/python3.6/site-
packages/scipy/fftpack/basic.py", line 12, in <module>
    from . import _fftpack
ImportError:
dlopen(/Users/Erik/anaconda3/envs/tensorflow/lib/python3.6/site-
packages/scipy/fftpack/_fftpack.cpython-36m-darwin.so, 2): Symbol not
found: _main
  Referenced from:
/Users/Erik/anaconda3/envs/tensorflow/lib/python3.6/site-
packages/scipy/fftpack/_fftpack.cpython-36m-darwin.so
  Expected in: flat namespace
 in /Users/Erik/anaconda3/envs/tensorflow/lib/python3.6/site-
packages/scipy/fftpack/_fftpack.cpython-36m-darwin.so

I've tried reinstalling numpy and scipy using pip, but didn't do anything.
Perhaps I need to specify some library in PYTHONPATH? I've read elsewhere that PyDev should automatically detect necessary imports, and numpy and tensorflow seem to work fine without any outside directories specified.
I do know that the error is specific to PyDev, since the code executes fine in the console.
Can anyone help me pinpoint the problem? Thank you!

A: If it works in the console an not in PyDev, please check if your environment variables are the same in both cases.
i.e.:
for key, val in sorted(os.environ.items()):
    print('%s=%s' % (key, val))

Run both and save the output in different files and then compare to see what's different. The most likely culprits are LD_LIBRARY_PATH, PATH and PYTHONPATH...
One thing to check is running Eclipse from the same console where you got things running (as it should inherit those variables).

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Q: Updating handleEvent(e) to AWTEvent The first snippet is my first try before I learned it was deprecated and attempted to switch to AWT in the second snippet
public boolean handleEvent (Event e) {
    if ((e.target == input) && (e.id == Event.ACTION_EVENT)) {
        try {
            o.writeUTF((String) e.arg);
            o.flush();
        } catch (IOException ex) {
            ex.printStackTrace();
            listener.interrupt();
        }
        input.setText("");
        return true;
    } else if((e.target == this) && (e.id == Event.WINDOW_DESTROY)) {
        if (listener != null)
            listener.interrupt();
        setVisible(false);
        return true;
    }
    return super.handleEvent(e);
}

The next part I tried below changed it to AWT which is what I'm aiming for but this is when the "cannot be resolved or is not a field" errors came up.I tried processEvent(); but that gave me "cannot be resolved or is not a field" errors on each instance of "target" and "arg", also a "Cannot return a void result" on return super.processEvent(e);. Does anyone know a way I can update this?
public boolean handleEvent (AWTEvent e) {
    if ((e.target == input) && (AWTEvent.RESERVED_ID_MAX == Event.ACTION_EVENT)) {
        try {
            o.writeUTF((String) e.arg);
            o.flush();
        } catch (IOException ex) {
            ex.printStackTrace();
            listener.interrupt();
        }
        input.setText("");
        return true;
    } else if((e.target == this) && (AWTEvent.RESERVED_ID_MAX == Event.WINDOW_DESTROY)) {
        if (listener != null)
            listener.interrupt();
        setVisible(false);
        return true;
    }
    return super.processEvent(e);
}


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WAYNE ROONEY insists Louis van Gaal's decision to go Dutch will bring the best out of him and turn Manchester United into champions again.
Van Gaal wants to use the same blueprint at United that helped him lead Holland to third place at the World Cup.
The new United boss will operate a 3-5-2 formation so that Rooney and Robin van Persie can play as a strike duo.
The former Bayern Munich and Ajax boss reckons the personnel at his disposal suit the system better and it also saves him having to axe one of his star strikers from the team.
Rooney, who scored in United's 7-0 thrashing of LA Galaxy in the opening game of United's pre-season tour of America this week, reckons Van Gaal's methods will take the fallen giants back to the top of the game again.
The England star said: "It's a good formation and it's been good to work on it in training for a few days.
"It was always going to be interesting to see how it worked in a game though and it worked well. It was a good result and good to get 45 minutes.
"We have a few weeks before the season starts and all this is just preparing for the first game against Swansea. We have to try and put our best efforts in to what he wants.
"Of course we can win the Premier League title. Last season was a bad one, we know that, but we are confident we can put it right.
"We have to believe we can win the title."
Rooney has revealed he studied Holland's style of play during the World Cup to prepare for life under Van Gaal.
And he has also thrown his hat into the ring to succeed Nemanja Vidic as captain.
He said: "While I was in Brazil with England I watched the way Holland were playing on television and I carried on doing that when I came home.
"However you can watch as much as you want, but it's when you hear him getting his point across in training that you start to learn.
"Louis has been great. I've only been back a few days but he's a strong guy who has been good in training and it's been enjoyable.
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"If you aren't doing things right in training you need to know so that you can put them right.
"Of course I would like the captaincy, but it's the manager's decision who he chooses.
"I think he wants to work with the players and then choose a captain from there.
"I don't think he was ever going to just walk in and choose a player from the off. I'm sure he will look at the players now and make his decision in a couple of weeks."


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Made In China by Brandon Herrington
Depending on who you ask, which publication you read, or which Trump tweet you choose to believe, the current trade issues are either the long-overdue recalibration of the playing field, or one of the four horsemen of the impending economic apocalypse. So, as I dove into the murky waters of economic journalism, it was quite difficult to find the truth concerning the impact of tariffs on the construction industry and whether those impacts would actually affect any of us. With headlines like, "Modest Tariff Impacts To Worsen If Trade War Continues," or the particularly alliterative, "The Trump Tariff Twist That's Cost U.S. Steel $5.5 Billion," the political alarmists are set on defining whichever narrative fits their end goals.
So, where's a simple-minded, southern boy like me to go to find out the truth?
It turns out there's no easy answer. One, because of the politics, but two, and perhaps most importantly, there is no simple truth. These waters are a bit uncharted and the long-term ramifications of the tariffs lies in both the length of their implementation and the final outcomes of the trade negotiations.
Domestically, gross domestic product (GDP) was up 3.1 percent in the first quarter of 2019 and inflation numbers have remained stable throughout the first half of this year. Both are signs of an extremely healthy economy. However, not all of the economic signs are great, and some are particularly concerning for our industry. Specifically, the cost of goods used in construction jumped in April at the fastest year-over-year rate since 2011, according to the Producer Price Index, which spiked 6.4 percent over the past 12 months. Long-term, an upward trend in these costs could have a significant impact, especially in projects planned for the first quarter of 2020.
Fortunately, in June, the Trump administration agreed to end tariffs imposed last May on steel and aluminum coming from Canada and Mexico, which should eliminate some of these cost burden on builders. Moreover, these increases in supplier pricing have been absorbed pretty easily across the industry. In fact, most economists can't seem to agree on whether the tariffs are even the culprit for the rising construction costs. With overall demand as high as it is, skilled labor shortages, higher land costs and escalating fees seem the more likely candidates.
Globally, there will continue to be world-wide shifts in supply chains as companies are recognizing the monopolistic reliance on China's production and the United States buying power. Countries such as Vietnam and Mexico are actively jockeying to find opportunities to fill the production gaps left by the ongoing trade tensions between U.S. and China. Unfortunately, companies can't easily move production as new factories must be built and new labor forces hired. In fact, one of the issues exposed by the U.S. push towards buying steel locally is that much of the U.S. steel industry can't keep up with the new demand because of antiquated equipment and techniques. Regardless of how the U.S./China negotiations shake out, the companies who move the fastest will likely be the winners.
Now to bottom-line it. With all of the reshuffling of raw material production like steel, aluminum and lumber, there will continue to be some fluctuations in costs as the markets settle down to their new realities. However, it seems that the trade agreements between North American countries should eventually balance much of that out. Where we may likely see continued increases is in the price of manufactured goods like engineered flooring. Much of these products are manufactured in China, and until the tariffs get sorted out or the market corrects itself, these industries will be hardest hit. Both fluctuating and rising costs will continue to make longer-term estimating more difficult for both the GC and the owner, but for now, the actual damage being done by these trade negotiations seem to be absorbable. Let's just hope that, regardless of the outcome, the trade war ends soon because the biggest threat to our long-term economic success is simply uncertainty. That I am certain of.
https://www.enr.com/articles/47181-lifted-tariffs-dont-end-canada-price-hike-risks
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/money/2019/06/09/trump-tariffs-hit-local-builders-homebuyers-hard/1270588001/
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-07-07/the-trump-tariff-twist-that-s-cost-u-s-steel-5-5-billion
https://www.bea.gov/news/glance
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2019/06/27/china-trade-war-update-global-supply-chains-shifting-but-asia-not-easy-winner/#287b680cdf56
https://www.bls.gov/ppi/
When Architects Bet the Over by Brandon Herrington
I am not a gambler. I don't enjoy most games of chance because I don't like the lack of control. No matter how savvy a bettor you are, lady luck still holds all the cards. I hear guys talk all the time about being great at blackjack or poker, but, let's be honest. If they were that good, they'd be the weirdos in the hoodies and dark sunglasses twitchin across the table at the World Series of Poker. Eating a free buffet at the Horseshoe because of a lucky table run doesn't make you a great gambler.
What's always been interesting to me, is that regardless of the odds, guys get pretty fired up about gambling, and specifically, sports betting. Just for reference, in 2009, the sports betting market was valued at $20 billion. By 2016, it was valued at $40 billion. With a present market cap of between $60-73 billion, the market has easily grown at a rate of $10 billion per year. These numbers don't include unlicensed betting, fantasy football, office pools or March Madness brackets. Those numbers also don't take into consideration the billions spent on sports betting media.
It's a fact. People love losing their money to outcomes they have absolutely no control over.
One of the easiest and most popular ways to bet sports is to bet on the total score, popularly referred to as Over/Under. With an Over/Under, the bettor is simply choosing whether the total number of points scored by both teams will be over or under the listed total of points to be scored. That's it. The winner and loser of the game don't matter in a totals bet. The only thing that matters with this kind of bet is the number of points (runs, goals, etc.) scored. So, for example, if the anticipated point total of a football game is 54, then the bettors who wager on the Over need at least 55 total points scored. Anything under 53 will be a winner for Under bettors.
Ok, so what on earth does sports gambling have to do with Architects?
Well, let me introduce you all to the Architecture Billings Index and more importantly, what it means for upcoming construction trends. The long, formal definition goes like this. The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is a diffusion index derived from the monthly Work-on-the-Boards survey, conducted by the AIA Economics & Market Research Group. The ABI serves as a leading economic indicator that leads nonresidential construction activity by approximately 9-12 months. The survey panel asks participating architecture firms whether their billings increased, decreased, or stayed the same in the month that just ended. According to the proportion of respondents choosing each option, a score is generated, which represents an index value for each month (1).
Now, let's break it down a little more simply. A diffusion index is much like an Over/Under bet. For the ABI, the Total Score is always 50. So, when the survey is completed, an index score of 50 represents no change in firm billings from the previous month, a score above 50 indicates an increase in firm billings from the previous month, and a score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings from the previous month. Anything above 50 is considered positive growth for the architecture industry.
For contractors, this number represents a vitally important market trend because construction logically follows architecture design. Thus, the ABI is a great leading indicator of where our industry is headed. When the architects are billing, historically, more construction projects are in the pipeline.
As of the start of 2019, the ABI was up over 5 points with future billings up almost 4 points. That means that architects are both billing and contracting an increasing amount of work month over month. This is great news for contractors and a great sign of current economic health. For all the talk of an upcoming recession, the numbers in our industry aren't showing it. The architects are currently betting the over.
We probably should, too.
1 Source: AIA Economics & Market Research Group
MMC at ABC
On Tuesday, December 4th, The West Tennessee Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) held their annual Excellence in Construction awards program, which highlights completed construction projects from the previous year. Montgomery Martin Contractors was presented with Awards of Excellence for two projects, the Nine at Memphis and the Grand Carousel at the Children's Museum. MMC was also given Merit Awards for two other projects, Uncommon Oxford and the Memphis Grizzlies Locker Room.
During the event, Joel Thomas was inducted into the Beam Club at the Merit Level. ABC's Beam Club is a nationally recognized club and was established to recognize ABC's top membership recruiters for their commitment to growing the association.
FedEx Family House Ribbon Cutting
On November 8th, we celebrated the opening of the second phase of the FedEx Family House. MMC built the initial FedEx Family House in 2010 as a place of hope and healing for out-of-town families of Le Bonheur Children's Hospital patients. Since then, more than 160,000 family members have called the Family House home while their child is treated at Le Bonheur. The four-story, second phase consists of 21 new suites, 30 new hotel-style rooms for shorter visits and additional community gathering spaces.
Project Executive: Jeff Emerson
Project Manager: Tom O'Bryan
Superintendent: David Whitehead
Liberty Bowl Locker Room
It's officially football season and while most of the region gears up for the annual slugfests between SEC rivals, the University of Memphis has quietly stepped up their team's gameday experience with another round of MMC-led renovations to the Liberty Bowl. The University, having, just recently, returned to football relevancy under coach Justin Fuente, has now firmly established itself as a legitimate football school under current coach, Mike Norvell. Last season, the Tigers were undefeated at home with a win over the No. 25-ranked UCLA Bruins. They averaged 36,302 fans per game at home, fifth among group of five schools and third in the American Athletic Conference.
Prior to last season, MMC assisted in several phased improvements to the Liberty Bowl including a new video board, new chairback seats and upgrades to the media and skybox facilities. These were mainly fan experience improvements designed to attract more ticket sales and bring areas of the arena into ADA compliance. This summer, the University, in partnership with the City of Memphis chose to give the players some much needed love in the form of a brand-new locker room. Last week, the locker room was finally unveiled to the players and the public in anticipation of their season home opener.
This new locker room now provides nearly 6,000 square feet of state-of-the-art space. The 105 lockers are all equipped with LED Monitors and data connectivity to display personalized info about each player. Every square inch of the space is designed to exude excellence, from the quotes on the walls to the high definition video imagery of game highlights that play on loop. The walls and columns are adorned with custom sheet metal panels and in the ceilings, swaths of LED lighting are covered in punched paneling to create a club-like vibe. There are even moving lights that sync with music from the upgraded sound system.
From an operations standpoint, both the new coaches' rooms along with the training room now provide direct access to the Liberty Bowl field. On several walls are large high-definition monitors that are connected to the offices allowing game planning to be broadcast to the team. The team enters the field from a main entrance that features more LED panels, looping video walls and a custom and contemporary steel roll-up door with one-way glass.
It's an over-the-top space designed to operate professionally and efficiently while providing the necessary pre-game hype for the football team.
2018 Building Memphis Awards Finalists
We're proud to announce that three of our recently completed projects have been named finalists in this year's Building Memphis Awards by the Memphis Business Journal. Winners will be announced at the Memphis Botanic Gardens on February 27th.
Contact: Jeff Hulett, (901) 859-9430 or jeff@keypublicstrategies.com
Medical District streetscape project has been named a Building Memphis Awards finalist
Memphis Business Journal distinction is first for the district
The enhancements at the intersection of Marshall and Monroe as well as others in the area have been named a finalist for best renovation project for streetscape improvements. Winners will be announced at the 2018 Building Memphis Awards from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 27th at the Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road. This project involved many partners providing invaluable services including the Memphis Medical District Collaborative who provided funding and project management, Montgomery Martin who was the contractor, Alta Planning + Design and LRK who delivered project design, the Downtown Memphis Commission who co-funded the project and commissioned the public art around the project, Allworld Project Management, and the City of Memphis. "The purpose of this project was to slow traffic, provide additional on-street parking, and improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists all while improving the look and feel of the intersection," said Montgomery Martin, President of the Montgomery Martin Contractors. "The project team was able to do this while achieving 38 percent minority firm participation in the project." The seventh annual event recognizes and honors exceptional Mid-South construction and renovation projects completed within 2017. Award-winning projects exhibit excellence in architecture, design, engineering development, sustainable practices and construction and will have a noticeable impact in community investment, jobs created and effect on the surrounding area. Eligible projects included commercial real estate facilities in the industrial, office, retail, hotel or multifamily sectors that were completed mainly during calendar year 2017.
Adaptive Reuse in Film Row
Currently under construction, 158 Vance is being transformed from a label and print company to a premier advertising and marketing agency. What used to be a warehouse will now become a parking garage. What was a loading dock will now become an outdoor courtyard. The rest is being converted from the dingy remnants of paint bays and print rooms to a contemporary, open floor plan office for the 30+ creatives who make up Oden. To see the building now, most would assume this was just the former Color Craft Label Company. But, the building has an even more colorful past originating from a very different time in Memphis' history. Built as the Columbia Pictures distribution center in 1940, 158 Vance is one of the few standing reminders of the golden era of movies when Memphis served a relatively unknown but important role in the region's motion picture industry.
Throughout the early to mid 1900's, the motion picture industry capitalized on American's increasing appetite for Hollywood entertainment by building cinemas all across the United States. In those days, the individual motion picture companies owned their own theaters and refreshed the programming several times a week to meet demand. This process required a distribution system to quickly move the updated film reels from California-based studios and into regional theaters. An efficient hub and spoke system quickly developed where regional distribution headquarters stored and disseminated films to the theaters from centralized locations.
Memphis, located at the center of the Mid-South, with access to major roads, bridges and railroads, easily became the ideal hub to move films out quickly to Arkansas, West Tennessee, Mississippi, and Missouri. Major film companies all set up shop in Memphis and in peak times, served over 650 theaters! These companies congregated in an area of one-story brick buildings around Vance and 2nd Street, which eventually became known as "Film Row." Trucks would move in and out of Film Row at all hours and by 1937, there were nine film exchanges - Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, Columbia, RKO, Republic, Paramount, Monogram and Universal.
After World War II, the combination of television and mass migrations to the suburbs slowed this once booming industry. Then, the Hollywood Antitrust Case of 1948 hammered the final nail in the coffin by ordering studios to divest themselves of their theaters. The loss of demand coupled with the inability of studios to show their own material sufficiently destroyed the need for distribution of this type and by 1958, much of Film Row had become a ghost town. Many years later, a few of the buildings still survive and emblems of these industry giants can be found embedded in their walls. 158 Vance survived for many years as the home of Color Craft, but once they closed, it become just another blighted property in downtown. Now, because of Oden's investment, there is an opportunity to catalyze real growth in the former Film Row and for us, an opportunity to create another thriving place out of a forgotten building.
ABC Honors STEP Recipients
Established in 1989, the Safety Training Evaluation Process (STEP) serves as a benchmarking and improvement tool for achieving world-class safety performance in construction. Participating companies score their level of achievement for each component on a weighted point scale and document their Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and their Experience Modification Rate (EMR). Companies receive a recognition level of Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze or Participant based on this data.
This week, MMC was presented a STEP award for reaching Platinum Level with our safety program and culture. This recognition of our safety practices, company-wide, is not to be taken lightly. The award is confirmation that our field leadership and employees are taking job-site safety very seriously and should be commended for their efforts. The measures by which the award is scored take into consideration both leading and lagging indicators i.e. the practices we have in place and the results of those practices. And while awards are not the purpose of our safety program, they do reflect a commitment to practicing, training and enforcing safe work.
The award was presented at the 2018 Officers Installation & Government Officials Luncheon for the Associated Builders and Contractors Association (ABC). ABC is a national association with 74 chapters representing 22,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms. ABC's membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry.
Additionally, Joel Thomas and Steve Kassner (pictured below) were elected to at-large positions with the ABC's board of directors and Peter Palazola (not pictured) was elected director at large for the Emerging Leader group. These board positions reflect a strong commitment to leadership in our industry by both MMC and these individuals.
2017 Safety & Core Values Awards
In the past Montgomery Martin Contractors has given out annual Safety Awards. This year we not only presented Safety Awards but we added Core Values Awards. A committee met to determine who should receive each award and the financial perks to go along with being recognized. At our Christmas Safety meeting, we presented awards to the salary workers. Then we asked the superintendents to nominate an hourly employee for each category and an overall award. Montgomery Martin Contractors is thankful to have such hardworking and dedicated employees.
Montgomery Martin's Director of Marketing, Brandon Herrington, was chosen as one of Memphis Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40. Ten of us attended a luncheon honoring Brandon and the 39 other honorees. We are so proud of Brandon and all that he accomplishes.
"Celebrate What's Right" Hosted By New Memphis Institute
Our very own Montgomery was invited to join the conversation about what is right in Memphis. He was one of five panelistswho talked about urban renaissance. Not only did the panelist talk about what they have done and where our city is today but they also talked about the future of Memphis.
Midsouth Minority Business Council Workshop
Montgomery Martin Contractors held a workshop for potential subcontractors and partnerships at the MMBC office. Our senior estimator, Mark Thoss, went over the pre-construction documents and future needs we anticipate. Many subcontractors we have worked with in the past were present and many new faces were in attendance as well. We enjoyed meeting everyone and are looking forward to the projects ahead.
Recruiting: MS & AU Career Fairs
Our Alumni from Mississippi State and Auburn University got to visit their alma maters for career fairs. Both groups said that they found many worthy candidates and enjoyed their time on campus! We look forward to continued relationships on both Mississippi State and Auburn's campus.
YMCA Corporate Games 2017
This is Montgomery Martin's second year competing in the YMCA Corporate Games. The Corporate games are a way for companies to compete in athletic events while simultaneously supporting the Y and its continued program in Memphis. MMC signed up for Kickball, Corn hole, and Volleyball this year. Although we experienced a losing streak we are looking forward to the 2018 games!
Kicking Off the Universal Life Insurance Redevelopment
The Universal Life building was designed and constructed by Tennessee's first African-American architectural firm, McKissack & McKissack, in 1949. It was home to the Universal Life Insurance Co., which became an important place for commerce, civic and social gathering during the era of racial segregation.
We are proud of our ongoing partnerships with Self Tucker Architects, Allworld Project Management, Bricks Inc. and others who are investing their time, money and energy to rehabilitate this important piece of Memphis' history.
Interior demolition and clean up is now well underway so check out these pictures of the existing conditions before it all gets transformed.
10th Annual Forrest Spence Fund 5K
The Forrest Spence Fund is a local nonprofit that meets the needs of critically or chronically ill children and their families in the Mid-south. Montgomery Martin formed a team to run in their 10th Annual 5k. All of our participants finished the race but Richard Meena, one of our vice-presidents and the oldest runner from MMC, finished with a faster time than any of the younger runners!
HIs accomplishment definitely gives credence to the age ole mantra - Age Before Beauty.
Right, Richard? Right???
Creating Tiles At Carpenter Art Garden
Yesterday, we had the privilege of hanging out with some of the folks at Carpenter Art Garden in Binghampton. They graciously hosted us as a thank you for some donated concrete work, but after meeting some of those kids, we were the ones giving thanks!
We saw first-hand how the Carpenter Art Garden continues to make an impact on the children of Binghampton. It is always enjoyable to be a part of something shaping not only the future of children but also the future of Memphis as a city.
Carpenter Art Garden
The Carpenter Art Garden is a place for children to come and express themselves through take home art, permanent installations, and tending to the existing garden. Volunteers help run the program by spending time there on Tuesdays. The purpose of the Carpenter Art Garden is to better the Binghampton neighborhood and encourage creative and healthy activities for children in the area. Montgomery Martin was excited to help expand the Carpenter Art Garden. Our guys spent time preparing the site for concrete, pouring the concrete, and making sure the project was completed. Cordova Concrete and Ram Tool Construction Supply also helped make this project possible by donating supplies. The children who cultivate the Carpenter Art Garden will be able to adorn the new cement wall, stools and pillar with the mosaic tiles they hand make. The Carpenter Art Garden will continue to bring life to the block and neighborhood as a whole.
MMDC Streetscape Improvements
Dane Forlines of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative was gracious enough to spend some time discussing the work being accomplished in the Medical District including the recent installation of the large art project flying over the intersection of Monroe and Marshall.
Watch the video to learn more about this awesome project!
St. Mary's Soup Kitchen
On Saturday July 22nd, volunteers from Montgomery Martin again visited St. Mary's Soup Kitchen in Downtown Memphis.
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State test results: 73.6 to 74.1 percent of Old Mill High School failed math
About 25.9 to 26.4 percent of Old Mill High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 73.6 to 74.1 percent of students failed, according to a Maryland State Wire analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.
State test results: 56.5 percent of Old Mill High School failed English language arts
About 43.5 percent of Old Mill High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 56.5 percent of students failed, according to a Maryland State Wire analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.
Dropout rate at Old Mill High was less than 3 percent in 2016-17
Old Mill High in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools reported a dropout rate of less than 3 percent during the 2016-2017 school year, according to a Maryland State Wire analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.
At Old Mill High, 93.36 percent of students graduate high school
About 94.2 percent of Old Mill High ninth graders advanced to the next grade level in 2017 and 93.36 percent of seniors graduated on time, according to the latest schools report card by the Maryland State Department of Education.


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If you like your cocktails to stay chilled without getting watered down, you need to pick up a couple of Silicon Big Ice Cube Trays. The 2-inch large ice cubes will chill your drink fast but take a long time to melt, letting you enjoy your cocktail on your terms. And, let's be honest big ice cubes just look cooler than small ice cubes.
These trays have so many uses; they can be used to make ice cream, frozen suckers, infused ice cubes, and more. If you enjoy drinking homemade craft cocktails or top-shelf whiskey, scotch, vodka, or gin ice cold these trays are a must.
These trays are very easy to use, just fill with water, set in the freezer, and come back later for the perfect ice cube. Getting the ice cube out is just as easy, all it takes is a simple push, and it will slide right out. The trays are dishwater safe and will last for years.
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When the user visits the URL, for example https://www.example.com/some/url?authtoken=WDu4UQ5SQr4WGlfMYErxRy3hjdFMs02f2NqbQ7PA, the AuthenticatedUrl middleware looks up the authtoken in the database, verifies the hash of the request's URL and the stored URL match, then logs in the appropriate user ID (Auth::guard('user')->login($token->getUser())) so the page's controller can respond as normal.
That being said, I would prefer to only allow this middleware to authenticate the request itself, not the entire session. Is this possible without causing issues with an existing normal Laravel session?

A: I discovered the Guard::onceUsingId($id) function which does exactly this. It logs in the request without setting any related session values or cookies.


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How do you break through the noise and stand out at the SaaStr Annual 2016?
Jason Lemkin, Founder of SaaStr shares with us how to break through the noise and stand out at the SaaStr Annual 2016. Share your metrics he says!
We've got a lofty goal here at SaaStr: to be the largest non-vendor confab in the world by uniting the global SaaS community both online and off. We want to help everyone do better, more quickly and with less stress. The SaaStr Annual is your opportunity to join your peers in SaaS – 5K SaaS founders, execs and investors – to learn from the best in the business, to avoid the big mistakes, to strengthen your ties, to do better – so we can all achieve The Impossible.
SaaStr is hosting SaaStr Annual 2016: From Impossible to Inevitable, where 5,000 attendees will come together over three action-packed days of high-quality networking, learning from those who've done it, and of course, great food, generously-poured drinks, and plenty of fun.
Visit www.saastrannual.com for the full agenda and speakers.
All of the 2015 sessions are available here.


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Governor Announces U of Illinois Capital Investment Plan to Include Altgeld and Illini Hall Projects
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently announced that the Altgeld Hall renovation and Illini Hall replacement projects will be part of his Rebuild Illinois capital investment plan.
CannonDesign, in partnership with Bailey Edward, will lead the complete restoration of Altgeld Hall and the construction of a new building that will replace the current Illini Hall on the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign campus.  The project will be completed in four phases.
"The State of Illinois Capital Development Board and the University of Illinois are CannonDesign legacy partners," said Charles Smith, co-director of CannonDesign's education practice and project principal. " Together, we are designing, renovating and executing one of the most impactful projects on the U of I campus and in the state. Elevating the fields of statistics and mathematics and creating a new front door to data science are in concert with the national leadership of this great university."
CannonDesign's project designer, Thomas Hanley, echoed Charles' sentiments and added that the design of Illini Hall will create a dialogue with the renovated Altgeld Hall across Wright Street to form a new gateway onto campus. "While meeting the programmatic needs, Illini Hall will also include a 170-person auditorium at the ground floor, a double-height math and statistics commons at the fifth floor that overlooks Altgeld Hall, and a six-story atrium that will allow natural light from above to descend throughout the building. A sculptural staircase will soar through the atrium space and allow faculty, students and guests healthy and convenient access," he said.
Altgeld Hall and the new Illini Hall will act in unison as a dynamic environment for the school's Mathematics and Statistics departments. Built in 1897, historic Altgeld Hall — the second-oldest building on campus — will be renovated to increase teaching capacity and accessibility for students. As restoring the original beauty of the building is imperative, the renovation will carefully preserve historic elements such as its mosaic, murals, atrium and sandstone exterior.
"We're excited to collaborate with the University and CannonDesign in the illumination of Altgeld Hall's past and future," said Robin Whitehurst, Bailey Edward's lead preservation architect on the project.  "By reintroducing light and color through the restoration of original architectural details hidden by time, we are reclaiming the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's historic heritage. The future of Altgeld Hall will be one that is even more accessible, sustainable, and inspirational, opening new doors for generations of Illini students."
The redevelopment of the academic buildings will be key in further developing the university as a hub for data sciences and advanced analytics. The Altgeld renovation will increase classroom capacity and elevate comfort and safety throughout the building by installing new MEP systems, sprinkler and life-safety systems, AV/telecommunications systems, restrooms and elevators. The new Illini Hall will feature a state-of-the-art auditorium and collaborative workspaces with ergonomic furniture. Across the entire project, 220,000 square feet of functional space will provide students and faculty a vibrant academic environment that supports rigorous study and research.
The Governor's massive investment plan will direct more than $685M toward the University of Illinois System over the next few years, including a $140M investment from the state and $52M committed by the campus and donors to complete large-scale renovations and new construction at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign (UIUC). Read more about Governor Pritzker's announcement here.
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Appeals Court Weighs In On Case Involving Ex-Mayor Elected At Age 23
A federal appeals court has upheld the convictions of a former Massachusetts mayor who was elected at the age of 23.
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Former rejected challenges made by former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Corriea in relation to being found guilty of extortion and fraud in 2021, the Associated Press reports.
The court upheld that Corriea, now 30, was "fairly tried and lawfully convicted by an impartial jury" on Monday (November 28).
Correia, a Democrat who became the youngest person to be elected mayor of Fall River in 2015, was found guilty by a Boston federal court in 2021 in relation to accusations that he defrauded investors in his smartphone app and sought bribes of hundreds of thousands of dollars from marijuana vendors who intended to launch business operations in the city.
The Boston judge later dismissed additional wire fraud and false tax returns to the conviction, which Corriea's defense team argued prosecutors failed to prove.
The 30-year-old remains convicted of multiple counts of fraud, extortion conspiracy and extortion and began serving a six-year prison sentence in April, according to the AP.
Correia's attorneys accused prosecutors of conducting an "unfair smear campaign in the courtroom" and referred to evidence used against the former mayor as "remarkably shallow" in their appeal, while Correia continued to maintain his innocence in relation to the accusations.
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Albany, New York, April 30, 2018: Today, digital imaging systems are widely used by doctors across the world to detect and treat diseases. With the growing advancements in healthcare industry, software-controlled medical imaging is encouraging never-achieved efficiency of medical image analysis in the coming years and the market for the same is bourgeoning. To elaborate further, Market Research Hub (MRH) has publicized a new study titled "Medical Image Analysis Software Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Volume, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2017 – 2024" to its vast online repository. The study offers a complete outlook on global medical image analysis software market's evolution throughout the above-mentioned forecast period in terms of revenue (in US$ Mn).
Furthermore, the geographical segmentation is also encompassed in the report which analyzes the scope of the market in different regions including North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Japan and the Middle East and Africa. It has been observed in the study that improving healthcare infrastructure across the world has given significant impetus to the medical image analysis software market. As per the study assumptions, the demand in the global medical image analysis software market will expand at healthy CAGR of 8.34% during the forecast period of 2017 to 2024. Revenue-wise, the analyst of the report has projected that there will be opportunities worth US$4,668.8 mn in the market for software for medical image analysis across the globe by the end of 2024.
• Some of the key factors driving the medical image analysis software market are growing investments into the field of medical imaging by government and private agencies, prevalence of several chronic diseases such as cancer and CVDs, and growing application of computer-aided diagnostic methods.
• It has been observed that advent of 4D imaging technique is expected to be a boon for the medical image analysis software market. The 4D imaging provides detailed information about the temporal and spatial evolution of 3D blood flow with full volumetric coverage of any cardiac region.
• Most importantly, escalating percentage of geriatric will continue to provide for greater demands in the near future. In terms of geography, North America and Europe generated a demand for the software in 2017.
For the better understanding, the report has segmented the market for the medical image analysis software on the basis of software type (standalone and integrated), imaging type (2D, 3D, and 4D), modality (radiographic imaging, ultrasound, PET, SPECT, MRI, and CT), application (orthopedic, neurology, cardiology, oncology, nephrology, gynecology, dental, and others), and end users (research and academic institutes, clinics, hospitals, diagnostic centers, and ambulatory surgical centers).
As the report concludes, the profiles of major players in the medical image analysis software market are targeted. At present, key players in the market include MIM Software Inc., GE Healthcare, ScienceSoft USA Corp., Siemens Healthineers, Pie Medical Imaging, Agfa-Gevaert N.V., Hologic Inc., Media Cybernetics, Inc., AQUILAB, Merge Healthcare Incorporated., and others.


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