In its first month, the 1.5 cent tax on each ounce of soda raised double the money that the city had expected it to.
Last year, Philadelphia became the first major city in the US to pass a "soda tax," a move that at the time was heralded by the city's mayor as a win for health and education and fiercely opposed by the beverage industry.
Now just a couple months into the tax taking effect, it turns out that it's working better than many imagined—so far, it's reduced sales of sugary drinks by as much as 50 percent and led Pepsi to let go of 80 to 100 of the 423 employees at its Philadelphia facilities.
The tax on both sugary and diet sodas weighs in at 1.5 cents per ounce, a rate that nearly doubles the cost of a two-liter or 12-pack from the store. Pepsi has said that in the first two months of the tax, its sales were down 40 percent in the city and up 10 to 15 percent outside of the city, where there is no tax. A local distributor of Canada Dry, Sunkist, Arizona Iced Tea, and other brands meanwhile told Bloomberg that business was down 45 percent since January 1, while another point of sale described the tax as "nothing less than devastating."
In a statement sent to MUNCHIES, a PepsiCo spokesperson wrote that, "Unfortunately, after careful consideration of the economic realities created by the recently enacted beverage tax, we have been forced to give notice that we intend to eliminate 80 to 100 positions, including frontline and supervisory roles, in Philadelphia over the next few months, beginning immediately."
PepsiCo said that it would bring the jobs back if the tax was repealed.
Commenting on the layoff situation, one city official told the Associated Press that Pepsi is "literally holding hostage the jobs of hardworking people in their battle to overturn the tax," pointing out that Pepsi made billions in profit last year and saying that the company continues to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on efforts to overturn the tax.
On the other side of the argument, the AP quoted an industry source saying that the tax most affects low-income people without the means to travel outside the city to purchase tax-free soda.
In its first month, the tax raised $5.7 million, which will go to funding universal pre-kindergarten education. The amount is twice as much as what the city expected, meaning people aren't shifting away from soda as quickly as the city imagined they would. However, the soda industry says it's enough to cause serious damage to business operations.
It's all a lot of soda drama, and it's a scene that could be repeated if another major city passes and implements a similar tax, as Mayor Michael Bloomberg nearly did in New York.
Enjoy those crazy cheap Super Big Gulps while you can, America—that could be a pricy beverage in the future.


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Sectional Conflict: Regional Differences
THEMATIC FOCUS American and Regional Culture (ARC)
Creative expression, demographic change, philosophy, religious beliefs, scientific ideas, social mores, and technology shape national, regional, and group cultures in America, and these varying cultures often play a role in shaping government policy
and developing economic systems.
Unit 5: Learning Objective E
Explain the effects of immigration from various parts of the world on American culture from 1844 to 1877.
KC-5.1.II.A
Substantial numbers of international migrants continued to arrive in the United States from Europe and Asia, mainly from Ireland and Germany, often settling in ethnic communities where they could preserve elements of their languages and customs.
KC-5.1.II.B
A strongly anti-Catholic nativist movement arose that was aimed at limiting new immigrants' political power and cultural influence.
THEMATIC FOCUS Social Structures (SOC)
Unit 5: Learning Objective F
Explain how regional differences related to slavery caused tension in the years leading up to the Civil War.
KC-5.2.I.A
The North's expanding manufacturing economy relied on free labor in contrast to the Southern economy's dependence on slave labor. Some Northerners did not object to slavery on principle but claimed that slavery would undermine the free labor market. As a result, a free-soil movement arose that portrayed the expansion of slavery as incompatible with free labor.
African American and white abolitionists, although a minority in the North, mounted a highly visible campaign against slavery, presenting moral arguments against the institution, assisting slaves' escapes, and sometimes expressing a willingness to use violence to achieve their goals.
Defenders of slavery based their arguments on racial doctrines, the view that slavery was a positive social good, and the belief that slavery and states' rights were protected by the Constitution.

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Jetsetter Style | These are my (mis)adventures at home and abroad.
These are two words that might as well be gibberish to me. I'm not saying I don't understand what it means, but I'm saying that I really think it's out of my control. I blame it on a lack of relaxation genome in my DNA.
To try to "relax" I do yoga, I think about an island I want to own someday, I wonder what kind of puppy I will one day own, but that's where my problem is. I think. When I say I think, I don't mean I just have a fleeting thought. My brain likes to take me to all sorts of levels in a video game that no one wants to go through, nor should they.
Picture Lorelei gilmore's rapid rate of speech and disconnected thoughts funneling through your brain every. Second. (The same coffee cravings as Lorelei doesn't help either).
If it makes you think too much (like me) when people tell you to relax, try doing the opposite. Try imagining they told you to think of every last thing you have thought of in the past 2 days and you will probably get so tired or bored you'll find yourself relaxed. Also, wine exists for brains like ours.
Look it's me writing about me writing about someone else writing about me writing about myself. Confused? Me too.
I'm sort of digging this place already.
If Venice, a port city, and Louisiana had a baby, it would be New Orleans.
There are daiquiris every block, but don't drink too many that you want to take a swim– don't go in the river!
Admire the historic town from the banks and you'll be sure to hear the heart of the city pulsing behind you .
I think I'm gunna like it here.
Is this water sanitary? It looks questionable to mee.
it's not about time, it's about the right time.
Stop wasting your time thinking about timing.
Timing is all your own.


Presentor: David Schultz Recorded Date: 6/2/2016 Duration: 60 Min.
This program was recorded during a live presentation given on June 2, 2016 at 12:00PM EST.
The new final regulation defining what it means to be an investment advice fiduciary contains the "Best Interest Contract (BIC) prohibited transaction exemption (PTE), which will allow "conflicted compensation" to be paid if the terms of the BIC exemption are met. While less complicated than the 2015 proposed BIC, the final rule imposes a number of significant requirements on financial professionals. This session will review the BIC, along with its requirements and limitations. In addition, this session will cover concurrent changes to other PTEs that can impact financial professionals and plan administrators.


The presidential debates are coming to Facebook.
ABC News is partnering with the social network to stream the three upcoming presidential debates between Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump, as well as the vice presidential debate between Tim Kaine and Mike Pence on Tuesday, October 4.
The news network will broadcast live coverage on debate days via Facebook Live, the streaming service that lets anyone share video to Facebook in real-time. It will include footage from the post-debate media room, anchor commentary and correspondent analysis. Its apps and website will feature the same content live.
An ABC spokesperson said the network will closely follow user comments on Facebook and include them in pre- and post-debate coverage.
Meanwhile, two hours before each debate, ABC News will stream on Facebook Live an original series called "Straight Talk," hosted by anchors Matthew Dowd and LZ Granderson.
While the network is producing and distributing the content, Facebook will help the company collect relevant insights, such as trending keywords and sentiment, for further coverage.
The partnership highlights the nebulous relationship between Facebook (FB) and news organizations. CEO Mark Zuckerberg maintains Facebook is a tech company -- not a media company -- despite its partnerships and efforts to encourage publishers to broadcast via Facebook Live.
The move follows ABC News' similar Facebook Live coverage of the conventions this year.
The first presidential debate, which will be held on Monday, September 26 at Hofstra University in New York, is expected to break audience records, the Hill reports.
The next two debates will be on Sunday, October 9 at Washington University in St. Louis, and Wednesday, October 19 at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas.


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package fr.insee.pogues.config.auth.security.restrictions;

import fr.insee.pogues.config.auth.user.User;

public interface StampsRestrictionsService {

	/*
	 * USER
	 */

	User getUser();

	/*
	 * QUESTIONNAIRE
	 */

	boolean isQuestionnaireOwner(String stamp);

}

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Review: All the Paths of Shadow
All the Paths of Shadow by Frank Tuttle
I got this book as part of a StoryBundle bundle, so I didn't specifically buy this book because I wanted to read it. It turned out to be a nice book in a steampunk-lite second world. (Steampunk-lite in that there are dirigibles. And it's a Victorian setting. But deep into the book you find out that most of the stuff that would traditionally be explained to run on steam are actually running on mundane magic spells)
The story revolves around a world in which each country has a court mage and our protagonist is the first female court mage in Not-England. It's time for Not-England, Not-Scotland, Not-Ireland, and Not-Germany to renew their treaty. The King wants to give a speech in the park, but there's an ancient tower that would cast a shadow over him. So he assigns the court mage to make sure he's not in shadow. Very early in the book, it's revealed that Not-China will be journeying to Not-England for the first time in hundreds of years.
Our protagonist is very likable. She's witty and sarcastic and determined. The side characters, including the prior court mage are also very fun people to spend time with. Our protagonist has some concerns about not failing as the first female mage, but it's not the main point of the book. For the most part all the doubts relating to her gender are in the past, it's more of a bit of extra motivation not to screw up.
Overall, just like the Becky Chambers books I've been reading recently, it's nice to have a situation where the main character is surrounded by people who care for her and trust her and are trying to be helpful and encouraging. Her only worries are from outside the group.
The only knock I have against the book is that the conflicts almost veer into the realm of MacGuffins. and they are almost beside the point. It almost reads as though this is a novel to set up a world in which Tuttle will eventually tell more substantial stories.
It's a fun, relatively easy read that I recommend to anyone who wants a magical fantasy in a Victorian England setting.
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from ceph_deploy import gatherkeys
from ceph_deploy import new
import tempfile
import shutil
import pytest

def write_key_mon_with_caps(path, secret):
    mon_keyring = '[mon.]\nkey = %s\ncaps mon = allow *\n' % secret
    with open(path, 'w', 0600) as f:
        f.write(mon_keyring)

def write_key_mon_with_caps_with_tab(path, secret):
    mon_keyring = '[mon.]\n\tkey = %s\n\tcaps mon = allow *\n' % secret
    with open(path, 'w', 0600) as f:
        f.write(mon_keyring)

def write_key_mon_with_caps_with_tab_quote(path, secret):
    mon_keyring = '[mon.]\n\tkey = %s\n\tcaps mon = "allow *"\n' % secret
    with open(path, 'w', 0600) as f:
        f.write(mon_keyring)

def write_key_mon_without_caps(path, secret):
    mon_keyring = '[mon.]\nkey = %s\n' % secret
    with open(path, 'w', 0600) as f:
        f.write(mon_keyring)

class TestKeysEquivalent(object):
    """
    Since we are testing things that effect the content of the current working
    directory we should test in a clean empty directory.
    """
    def setup(self):
        """
        Make temp directory for tests.
        """
        self.test_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()

    def teardown(self):
        """
        Remove temp directory and content
        """
        shutil.rmtree(self.test_dir)

    def test_identical_with_caps(self):
        secret_01 = new.generate_auth_key()
        key_path_01 = self.test_dir + "/01.keyring"
        key_path_02 = self.test_dir + "/02.keyring"
        write_key_mon_with_caps(key_path_01, secret_01)
        write_key_mon_with_caps(key_path_02, secret_01)
        same = gatherkeys._keyring_equivalent(key_path_01, key_path_02)
        assert same is True

    def test_different_with_caps(self):
        secret_01 = new.generate_auth_key()
        secret_02 = new.generate_auth_key()
        key_path_01 = self.test_dir + "/01.keyring"
        key_path_02 = self.test_dir + "/02.keyring"
        write_key_mon_with_caps(key_path_01, secret_01)
        write_key_mon_with_caps(key_path_02, secret_02)
        same = gatherkeys._keyring_equivalent(key_path_01, key_path_02)
        assert same is False

    def test_identical_without_caps(self):
        secret_01 = new.generate_auth_key()
        key_path_01 = self.test_dir + "/01.keyring"
        key_path_02 = self.test_dir + "/02.keyring"
        write_key_mon_without_caps(key_path_01, secret_01)
        write_key_mon_without_caps(key_path_02, secret_01)
        same = gatherkeys._keyring_equivalent(key_path_01, key_path_02)
        assert same is True

    def test_different_without_caps(self):
        secret_01 = new.generate_auth_key()
        secret_02 = new.generate_auth_key()
        key_path_01 = self.test_dir + "/01.keyring"
        key_path_02 = self.test_dir + "/02.keyring"
        write_key_mon_without_caps(key_path_01, secret_01)
        write_key_mon_without_caps(key_path_02, secret_02)
        same = gatherkeys._keyring_equivalent(key_path_01, key_path_02)
        assert same is False

    def test_identical_mixed_caps(self):
        secret_01 = new.generate_auth_key()
        key_path_01 = self.test_dir + "/01.keyring"
        key_path_02 = self.test_dir + "/02.keyring"
        write_key_mon_with_caps(key_path_01, secret_01)
        write_key_mon_without_caps(key_path_02, secret_01)
        same = gatherkeys._keyring_equivalent(key_path_01, key_path_02)
        assert same is True

    def test_different_mixed_caps(self):
        secret_01 = new.generate_auth_key()
        secret_02 = new.generate_auth_key()
        key_path_01 = self.test_dir + "/01.keyring"
        key_path_02 = self.test_dir + "/02.keyring"
        write_key_mon_with_caps(key_path_01, secret_01)
        write_key_mon_without_caps(key_path_02, secret_02)
        same = gatherkeys._keyring_equivalent(key_path_01, key_path_02)
        assert same is False

    def test_identical_caps_mixed_tabs(self):
        secret_01 = new.generate_auth_key()
        key_path_01 = self.test_dir + "/01.keyring"
        key_path_02 = self.test_dir + "/02.keyring"
        write_key_mon_with_caps(key_path_01, secret_01)
        write_key_mon_with_caps_with_tab(key_path_02, secret_01)
        same = gatherkeys._keyring_equivalent(key_path_01, key_path_02)
        assert same is True

    def test_different_caps_mixed_tabs(self):
        secret_01 = new.generate_auth_key()
        secret_02 = new.generate_auth_key()
        key_path_01 = self.test_dir + "/01.keyring"
        key_path_02 = self.test_dir + "/02.keyring"
        write_key_mon_with_caps(key_path_01, secret_01)
        write_key_mon_with_caps_with_tab(key_path_02, secret_02)
        same = gatherkeys._keyring_equivalent(key_path_01, key_path_02)
        assert same is False

    def test_identical_caps_mixed_quote(self):
        secret_01 = new.generate_auth_key()
        key_path_01 = self.test_dir + "/01.keyring"
        key_path_02 = self.test_dir + "/02.keyring"
        write_key_mon_with_caps_with_tab(key_path_01, secret_01)
        write_key_mon_with_caps_with_tab_quote(key_path_02, secret_01)
        same = gatherkeys._keyring_equivalent(key_path_01, key_path_02)
        assert same is True

    def test_different_caps_mixed_quote(self):
        secret_01 = new.generate_auth_key()
        secret_02 = new.generate_auth_key()
        key_path_01 = self.test_dir + "/01.keyring"
        key_path_02 = self.test_dir + "/02.keyring"
        write_key_mon_with_caps_with_tab(key_path_01, secret_01)
        write_key_mon_with_caps_with_tab_quote(key_path_02, secret_02)
        same = gatherkeys._keyring_equivalent(key_path_01, key_path_02)
        assert same is False

    def test_missing_key_1(self):
        secret_02 = new.generate_auth_key()
        key_path_01 = self.test_dir + "/01.keyring"
        key_path_02 = self.test_dir + "/02.keyring"
        write_key_mon_with_caps_with_tab_quote(key_path_02, secret_02)
        with pytest.raises(IOError):
            gatherkeys._keyring_equivalent(key_path_01, key_path_02)

    def test_missing_key_2(self):
        secret_01 = new.generate_auth_key()
        key_path_01 = self.test_dir + "/01.keyring"
        key_path_02 = self.test_dir + "/02.keyring"
        write_key_mon_with_caps_with_tab_quote(key_path_01, secret_01)
        with pytest.raises(IOError):
            gatherkeys._keyring_equivalent(key_path_01, key_path_02)


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Halston – Style Icon
May 23, 2012 Scott Parker-Anderson read, Watch 6 comments
NAME: Roy Halston Frowick
OCCUPATION: Fashion Designer
BIRTH DATE: April 23, 1932
DEATH DATE: March 26, 1990
PLACE OF BIRTH: Des Moines, Iowa
PLACE OF DEATH: San Francisco, California
AKA: Halston
BEST KNOWN FOR: Roy Halston Frowick, best known as Halston, was an iconic clothing designer of the 1970s. His sexy, yet elegant dresses became a staple in American discos.
Halston was born on April 23, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa. The son of a Norwegian-American accountant and his wife, Halston was originally given the name Roy Halston Frowick. He later dropped his first and last names, preferring the moniker. As a boy, Halston loved to alter and make clothes for his mother and sister. He studied at Indiana University and then at the Art Institute of Chicago. While attending night courses at the Art Institute, he worked as a fashion merchandiser at the upscale chain department store Carson Pirie Scott. Soon after, he met André Basil, a hairdresser who owned a prestigious salon at the Ambassador Hotel. Taken by both the man and his work, Basil set up a display of Halston's hats in his salon. When Basil opened his Boulevard Salon on North Michigan Avenue, he offered Halston half the space for display. In 1959 their personal relationship ended, and Halston moved to New York to take a design position with the respected milliner Lily Daché.
Halston's hat designs brought the fantastic to whimsy; he used all manner of jewels, flowers and fringe to decorate hoods, bonnets and coifs. Within a year, he was hired to serve as head milliner for the luxury retailer Bergdorf Goodman. In 1961, Jacqueline Kennedy made his work famous when she wore a pillbox hat of his design to her husband's presidential inauguration. Halston's friends and clients soon included some of the most alluring and well-known women in the world, including Rita Hayworth, Liza Minnelli, Marlene Dietrich and Diana Vreeland.
Halston began designing women's wear in 1966, offering a perfect look for the international jet set of his era. His line was renowned for sexy, yet elegant pieces. In the fall of 1972, he introduced a simple shirtwaist dress made from "Ultra suede," a fabric that was washable, durable and beautiful. Two years later, he offered the world his most iconic design, the halter dress. It was instant hit in America's discotheques, giving women a narrow, elongated silhouette. Halston's trademark sunglasses, worn both day and night, completed the look.
Halston was known as the first designer to fully license himself as a brand onto itself; his influence went beyond style to reshape the business of fashion. Through a licensing agreement with JC Penney, he created designs that were accessible to women at a variety of income levels. He also became influential in uniform design, changing the entire feel of Braniff International Airways' staff uniforms.
In spite of his achievements, his increasing drug use and failure to meet deadlines undermined his success. In 1984, he was fired from his own company and lost the right to design and sell clothes under his own name in. However, he continued to design costumes for his friends Liza Minnelli and Martha Graham. He was a long-time and central figure in the nightlife scene of New York's Studio 54 disco. He died of lung cancer and complications of AIDS in San Francisco, California, in 1990.
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Film to Watch: Ultrasuede / in Search of Halston (filepmotwary.com)
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Katy is curious how the AU honours list works, and why the recipient list hasn't been updated since 2017; we wonder about that too, Katy! Another poster is looking for "easy" courses; students contemplate a conspiracy to pass off the absolute worst courses as easy.
Other posts include laptop shopping tips, requesting a new tutor, AU's transfer credit database, and courses HIST 255, NUTR 331, and PSYC 289.
A cluster of course-related queries for FNCE 249, MATH 215, and PHYS 200.


Amarillo Research & Consultancy is a specialist qualitative research agency operating in the domestic market as well as in Norway, Denmark and Finland. With a broad informal network of research- and marketing agencies world-wide, Amarillo is also often involved in international research contributing with insight into the Swedish or Nordic markets. With the experience in fields such as product, concept and brand development, advertising, cultural trend, category management and IT/Telecom the Amarillo team is prepared to think in a creative way to achieve clear, actionable and workable solutions for the client. The methodology is always qualitative although Amarillo will look for the most appropriate method of approach for the solution of a research objective. The researchers at Amarillo have many years of moderating experience and with the staff members personal backgrounds in different disciplines, teamwork is essential to approach the analysis. The office is based in central Stockholm with in-house viewing facilities.


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Brown Sugar Now Available in Amazon Appstore for Kindle Fire Tablets
New Streaming Service for African Americans Features the Biggest Collection of the Baddest Movies of All-Time
The Mack, Super Fly, Jackie Brown, Dolemite, Chicago, Cotton Comes to Harlem, Eve's Bayou, Foxy Brown, Cooley High, Don't Be a Menace to South Central, Pride, A Soldier's Story, Black Caesar, Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip, Car Wash, Gone Baby Gone, The Original Gangstas Among the Titles
ATLANTA, June 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Sugar, the new subscription-video-on-demand service featuring the biggest collection of the baddest African-American movies of all-time, is now available in the Amazon Appstore for Amazon Kindle Fire tablets.
Kindle Fire users can now watch Brown Sugar's extensive and one-of-a-kind library of iconic black movies, all un-edited and commercial-free as they were originally seen in theaters.
Kindle Fire users receive a seven-day free trial and then pay $3.99 per month thereafter. Brown Sugar is available to stream today.
Brown Sugar features such great movies as The Mack, Super Fly, Jackie Brown, Dolemite, Chicago,Cotton Comes to Harlem, Eve's Bayou, Foxy Brown, Cooley High, Don't Be a Menace to South Central, Pride, A Soldier's Story, Black Caesar, Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip,Car Wash, Gone Baby Gone,The Original Gangstas, and many more.
Brown Sugar also showcases original programming and features complete seasons of the hit Bounce television network series Saints & Sinners, Mann & Wife, Family Time, In The Cut and Ed Gordon.
Brown Sugar has Google Chromecast capabilities which allow video to play on televisions directly from mobile devices available for consumers with Android and iOS devices.
Brown Sugar is also available for mobile phones and tablets in the Google Play Store and iTunes App Store and for computers at www.BrownSugar.com.
Brown Sugar is owned by Bounce, the fastest-growing African-American network on television.
Contact: Jim Weiss 770-672-6504 JWeiss@BrownSugar.com
SOURCE Bounce
Web Site: http://www.bouncetv.com
RapidAdvance Announces New Partnership with iPayment, Inc.
Partnership will enable both companies to expand business lending solutions to more than 140,000 small business customers throughout the United States
BETHESDA, Md., June 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- RapidAdvance, a leading online financial services company that offers flexible funding solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced a new partnership with iPayment, Inc., a trusted provider of payment and processing solutions. Under terms of the agreement, iPayment will offer RapidAdvance's business lending solutions and alternative financing programs to its more than 140,000 merchant customers.
"We are excited to partner with iPayment to provide fast and flexible business financing for its clients and help meet the demand for solutions that can be tailored to the specific needs and business goals of each client," said Will Tumulty, CEO of RapidAdvance. "iPayment understands that access to growth capital is an essential component to success for businesses."
"Small business lending is a critical offering for companies like ours," said O.B. Rawls IV, CEO and President, iPayment, Inc. "After a thorough search and pre-qualification process, we made the decision that RapidAdvance is the right partner for us, and more importantly for our customers. We are excited to bring their suite of offerings to our customers and our partners."
Providing working capital to business owners quickly, easily and seamlessly allows them to spend more time growing their business rather than searching for capital. iPayment will leverage RapidAdvance's technology-driven platform and personalized support to increase the availability of capital to merchant customers as an alternative or a complement to traditional avenues of business financing.
About RapidAdvance
RapidAdvance is a leading online financial services company that offers flexible funding solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Having provided more than $1 billion in financing to businesses nationwide, RapidAdvance helps clients obtain working capital funds quickly and seamlessly. RapidAdvance is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, also has an office in Detroit, Michigan and is rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau. In 2016, the company was named one of The Washington Post's Top Workplaces in DC; one of Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies; and ranked #1 in the small business category in the Detroit Free Press's annual survey of Top Workplaces in Michigan. RapidAdvance is a Rockbridge Growth Equity portfolio company. For more information visit www.rapidadvance.com and connect with us on Twitter @Rapid_Advance, LinkedIn and Facebook.
About iPayment, Inc.
iPayment is a trusted provider of payment processing solutions in the U.S. With over 18 years of experience and more than 140,000 SMB customers, the company is consistently recognized for its depth of payments experience, breadth of product offerings, and commitment to transparency and SMB support. From new product innovation to customer service satisfaction, iPayment is an organization focused on small business enablement and delivering relevant and impactful services and solutions that help partners and SMB customers grow their individual businesses. For more information on iPayment, please visit http://www.ipaymentinc.com.
Contact: Mark Cerminaro
RapidAdvance
Email: mcerminaro@rapidadvance.com
Contact: Jenn Reichenbacher
iPayment, Inc.
Email: jennr@ipaymentinc.com
SOURCE RapidAdvance
Web Site: http://www.rapidadvance.com
Former Navy Seal And Actor In Upcoming Movie Transformers: The Last Knight, Remi Adeleke Shares His Life In Latest I Am Second Film
ADELEKE REVEALS RARE, CANDID LOOK AT HIS TOUGH PAST AND HIS OWN DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION, IN THE UPCOMING WHITE CHAIR FILM, RELEASING JUNE 16
LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- I Am Second is slated to launch one of its most compelling White Chair Films on June 16, featuring former Navy SEAL and actor, Remi Adeleke. Adeleke used I Am Second (www.iamsecond.com) films as a life source while on his second deployment to the Middle East, which later developed into Adeleke becoming a national spokesperson for the brand. Now, Adeleke's story is told in a deeper, dramatic depth and releases this month, just prior to his on screen appearance in the upcoming Paramount Pictures film, Transformers: The Last Knight, directed by Michael Bay, in theaters everywhere June 21st, 2017.
The teaser of the new I Am Second film exclusively premiered on Huffington Post on Friday, June 9.
Adeleke's life journey has taken many compelling twists and turns prior to joining and since leaving the military. Through these times of intense trial, stress and temptation, his intimate story tells of life altering events, each leading to his own personal transformation. At the lowest point of his life, in the silence of losing everything, Adeleke begins to clearly hear a new voice; the voice of God.
In his new I Am Second White Chair Film, Adeleke takes viewers from his beginnings in Nigeria to growing up in the Bronx in New York City, through his Navy SEAL experiences to his most recent chapter of restoration, family and an unexpected turn into acting. He delves into the compelling impact that Michael Bay films had on his life in his early years, how each movie played a part in his intricately woven story, and the rough road he walked, fought and climbed, to the incredible barriers he broke through, never assuming it would lead him literally to work with Bay himself.
Today, as an incredibly powerful up & coming actor in Hollywood, Adeleke has an amazing story to tell through battles he faced even to trust God or others by always trying to control, saying, "Ever since I was young I always wanted to control things. When I would want something – if I had to, I would run through walls to get it…It's hard for me to trust people…It's hard for me to trust something outside of myself."
In addition to Remi's appearance in the upcoming film Transformers: The Last Knight and the release of the new I Am Second White Chair Film, Remi also will appear this summer as he models resilience for JOCKEY'S new brand campaign #ShowEm, launching June 15. The campaign features Remi sporting Jockey underwear in a national commercial, as well as print advertisements in magazines such as Men's Health, Men's Fitness, People Magazine, Outdoor Magazine, and many other outlets.
Remi holds a Bachelors of Science in Organizational Leadership from the University of Charleston West Virginia, as well as a Masters of Science in Strategic Leadership with a specialization in Strategy as Practice from the same University.
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ABOUT I AM SECOND
The I Am Second message is so counterculture that it has captured the attention of millions of people from all walks of life and inspired them to experience hope. I Am Second is a non-profit launched in 2008, offering stories of life transformation across multiple platforms.
iamsecond.com, features written and film-based stories of more than 100 athletes, actors, models, musicians, cultural influencers and everyday people who have stepped in front of the camera and declared, I Am Second, to offer hope and encouragement. Additionally, the I Am Second free app allows individuals to explore, talk and challenge themselves to live second.
Video Streaming Software Market Worth 7.50 Billion USD by 2022
PUNE, India, June 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report "Video Streaming Software Market by Solution (Transcoding & Processing, Video Management, Video Security), Service (Professional & Managed), Streaming Type (Live & Video On Demand Streaming), Deployment Type, Vertical, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", published by MarketsandMarkets™, the global Video Streaming Software Market size is expected to grow from USD 3.25 Billion in 2017 to USD 7.50 Billion by 2022, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 18.2%.
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The key forces driving the Video Streaming Software Market include the increasing traction of Video-as-a-Service (VaaS) in enterprises due to lower cost of ownership, extensive growth of online videos, and the growing needs for on-demand video streaming services. Moreover, with the subsequent increase in the adoption rate of cloud-based video streaming software solutions and network bandwidth optimization, the Video Streaming Software Market is expected to gain a major traction during the forecast period.
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"Transcoding and processing solutions segment is expected to have the largest market share in 2017."
The transcoding and processing solutions segment is expected to have the largest market share during the forecast period due to the increasing enterprise adoption of cloud-based transcoding solutions, which can quickly convert any type of uploaded video into various formats so that enterprise viewers can receive high-quality videos in a device-compatible format. In addition to this, cloud-based transcoding solutions reduce the overheads of owning hardware equipment.
"Education vertical is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period."
The education vertical is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2017 to 2022, as video solutions are enhancing the classroom experience and increasing student engagement. Video solutions also help colleges and universities to manage the video resources collected from various sources from a single centralized location.
"North America is expected to contribute the largest market share; Asia Pacific (APAC) is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period."
North America is expected to have the largest Video Streaming Software Market share due to various factors, such as collaborations between governments and network arenas, institutional partnerships, and large-scale investments in outsourced video streaming solutions and services. APAC offers potential growth opportunities owing to the increasing usage of digital media among organizations and individuals, and the rising awareness about business productivity in the APAC region.
The major vendors providing video streaming software solutions are Brightcove, Inc. (Boston, US), Haivision, Inc. (Montreal, Canada), IBM Corporation (New York, US), Kaltura, Inc. (New York, US), Kollective Technology, Inc. (Bend, US), Ooyala, Inc. (Santa Clara, US), Panopto (Pittsburgh, US), Polycom, Inc. (San Jose, US), Qumu Corporation (Minneapolis, US), Sonic Foundry, Inc. (Madison, US), VBrick (Herndon, US), and Wowza Media Systems, LLC (Colorado, US).
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2017 EA Play Fanfest and Press Conference
June 13, 2017: BY SIR JONES, Journalist, Sir Jones Magazine
On June 10th, I attended the 'EA Play Fanfest and Media Conference' that was held in Los Angeles, CA at the Hollywood Palladium Theater.
The day was filled with a great atmosphere of gaming areas, photo booths, informative press conference and a performance from Nasir Jones AKA 'NAS'.
The highlight for me was 'EA Star Wars: Battlefront II', which featured an open world where you can play various characters from all areas of the franchise that would not be featured together. Also, like a kid who played with action figures since the first installment in 1977, you can use your imagination as you interactive with other players.
A full recap of all the video games can be view above.
Vivica A. Fox Joins Pop Culture's Most Cherished High School Cheerleading Franchise In The All-New Movie From Universal 1440 Entertainment "Bring It On: Worldwide #Cheersmack"
Available On Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD August 29, 2017 From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivering more rivalry, fierceness and cheer puns like never before, the Bring it On franchise goes global for the very first time in the high energy sixth installment, Bring It On: Worldwide #Cheersmack, debuting on Blu-rayTM, DVD, Digital HD and OnDemand on August 29, 2017 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Beacon Pictures. Filled with all-new stunts and choreography, Bring It On: Worldwide #Cheersmack features 19 squads from around the globe, including teams from Australia, U.K., Germany and France, in addition to the Northern Elite Gymnastics and Cheer team from the United States. The film is the perfect hybrid of cheerleading and dance for a non-stop worldwide showdown.
The film stars Vivica A. Fox (Kill Bill, Independence Day) along with rising talent, Cristine Prosperi ("Degrassi: The Next Generation," Betrayed), Jordan Rodrigues ("The Fosters," "Dance Academy"), Sophie Vavasseur (Resident Evil: Apocalypse, Evelyn), and Gia Ré ("Jinx," "Rocket's Island"), the film integrates the evolution of social media taking viewers into the cheerleading universe. Bring It On: Worldwide #Cheersmack on Blu-rayTM, DVD and Digital HD will come packed with exciting bonus content including exclusive behind-the-scenes footage as well as a hilarious gag reel.
Vivica A. Fox makes her Bring it On debut as Cheer Goddess, the Internet's most popular "Cheer-lebrity." When Destiny (Prosperi), captain of three-time national champions "The Rebels," is challenged to a global cheer showdown by an edgy new team called "The Truth," the Cheer Goddess organizes a virtual battle for squads from all around the world. It seems like the whole world wants to take down Destiny and her team, and they just might succeed, unless Density can rise to the challenge, set her ego aside and figure out who her real friends are.
The film is executive produced by Beacon partners Armyan Bernstein and Charlie Lyons, produced by Mike Elliott (Honey 3: Dare to Dance), and co-produced by Greg Holstein (Kindergarten Cop 2), Genevieve Hofmeyr (Mad Max: Fury Road), Marvin Saven (Death Race 2) and Tony Gonzalez (Bring It On franchise). Tony Gonzalez also returns as the choreographer to create the franchise's most out-of-this world stunts yet.
BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAYTM, DVD AND DIGITAL HD:
Around the World: Building the Squads – Discover how actors were able to master the escalating difficulty of cheer routines choreographed by Tony Gonzalez featuring teams from South Africa and Brazil.
A New Routine – Filmmakers, cast, and crew discuss what sets the latest chapter of the Bring It On franchise apart, including focusing on social media's potential negative impacts in the world of all-star cheerleading. This piece also includes cheer teams from England, Ireland and Costa Rica.
The Look of Bring It On: Worldwide – A look into how the set design and costumes provide a vibrancy and unique flair to the film's backdrop.
Cast: Cristine Prosperi, Jordan Rodrigues, Gia Ré, Sophie Vavasseur, Sven Ruygrok, Stephan Lee Benson, Natalie Walsh, Vivica A. Fox
Casting By: Jan Glaser, CSA, Gillian Hawser, CDG, CSA, Mito Skellern
Supervising Choreographer: Tony Gonzalez
Music Supervisor: Paul DiFranco
Score By: Frank Fitzpatrick
Director of Photography: Trevor A. Brown
Production Designer: Franz Lewis
Edited By: Richard Starkey
Costume Designer: Dihantus Engelbrecht
Co-Producers: Greg Holstein, Tony Gonzalez, Genevieve Hofmeyr, Marvin Saven
Line Producer: Donovan Roberts-Baxter
Executive Produced By: Armyan Bernstein, Charlie Lyons
Produced By: Mike Elliott
Written By: Alyson Fouse
Directed By: Robert Adetuyi
TECHNICAL INFORMATION - Blu-ray™:
Copyright: 2017 Universal Picture Home Entertainment
Selection Numbers: 63111839 (US) /63175336 (Canada)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG-13 for crude sexual material.
Layers: BD-50
Sound: English DTS Master Audio 5.1, French DTS Digital Surround 5.1, Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Language/Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
Run Time: 1 hour, 35 Minutes
TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DVD:
Selection Numbers: 63111838 (US) / 63175337 (Canada)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Layers: Dual Layers
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About Universal 1440 Entertainment, LLC:
The Universal 1440 Entertainment banner develops and produces live-action and animated non-theatrical productions directly for distribution in all media worldwide. Since its formation in 2005, the group has assembled an exceptional roster of animated family fare, including the Daytime Emmy®-winning Curious George television series for PBS Kids and Hulu; as well as the latest installment of the beloved The Land Before Time film series, The Land Before Time: Journey of the Brave. The group also has successfully built upon some of Universal's highly celebrated live-action, comedy and drama franchises, Scorpion King, Death Race, Jarhead, American Pie, Honey and Bring It On. Projects currently readying for release include the latest in the terrifying suspense saga Cult of Chucky, the newest installment of the epic sci-fi adventure hit Tremors and the all-new animated family film Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas is You.
Universal 1440 Entertainment is a production entity of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (www.uphe.com). Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios. Universal Studios is part of NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
About Beacon Communications:
Armyan Bernstein and Charlie Lyons are partners at Beacon Communications, a producer and financier of film, television and stage. Their films include Air Force One, The Hurricane, Family Man, Spy Game, For Love of the Game, Thirteen Days, End of Days, The Commitments, The Babysitters Club, Princess Caraboo, The Water Horse, Open Range, The Guardian, Firewall, A Lot Like Love, and Raising Helen. They are the Executive Producers of the Bring It On franchise.
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Bell Techlogix Sponsors Upcoming inX3 Technology Event
INDIANAPOLIS, June 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Bell Techlogix, the leading IT managed services and solutions company, today announced its sponsorship of the inX3 event that is set to take place June 13th thru 17th at Union 525 in Indianapolis, IN.
inX3 is the largest regional gathering of entrepreneurial companies. For one week in June, multiple venture focused events are scheduled where entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and investors, and service providers from all industries converge to inspire, innovate and invest.
"It's probably the most coordinated effort that we've ever had at bringing companies and venture investment together in one grand event," said Mike Langellier, president and CEO of TechPoint.
"Bell Techlogix is proud to sponsor this exciting event. Indiana is home to a growing tech marketplace that is full of innovation, and we are glad to be a part of that. This event is a great opportunity for us to connect with the entrepreneurs in the community and develop strategic technology partnerships," said Ron Frankenfield, CEO, Bell Techlogix.
For more information on inX3, visit http://inx3.org.
About Bell Techlogix:
Bell Techlogix, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, provides transformational Next Generation Digital Workplace and Infrastructure Management solutions to large and mid-market enterprises, as well as the public sector. For more information on Bell Techlogix, please visit us on the web at www.belltechlogix.com, follow us on Twitter @BellTechlogixHQ, like us on LinkedIn or Facebook.
About inX3:
inX3 is a collaboration between the Venture Club of Indiana, TechPoint, Launch Indiana and Verge. inX3 is a week of venture-focused events where entrepreneurs across all industries, venture capitalists and investors, and service providers of all kinds converge to inspire, innovate and invest. Respecting that time and opportunity to interact face to face is limited, the inX3 partners have brought together multiple events in one week to help venture capital and investors connect with scale-up and investment-ready companies.
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ViaWest to Combine with Peak 10, Creating a Leading Full-Service Hybrid IT Solutions Provider
Combined company will provide customers with expansive access to next-generation IT infrastructure solutions across 20 domestic and international markets
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and DENVER, June 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Peak 10 Inc. ("Peak 10"), a portfolio company of GI Partners, and ViaWest, Inc. ("ViaWest"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX: SJR.B; NYSE: SJR), today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which ViaWest will be acquired by Peak 10 for all-cash consideration of US$1.675 billion and the companies will combine. The transaction creates a leading provider of colocation, connectivity, cloud, and managed solutions. GI Partners, a former investor in ViaWest, acquired Peak 10 in 2014 and will remain the majority shareholder of the combined company.
This strategic move accelerates both companies' commitment to growth and reinforces their customer-first approach. The combined company's operations will span 20 domestic and international markets including Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Louisville, Minneapolis, Nashville, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh, Richmond, Salt Lake City, Tampa, Amsterdam, and Calgary. The increased scale and broad geographic coverage will enable the combined company to serve its customers across an enhanced platform of products and capabilities. Chris Downie, the Chief Executive Officer of Peak 10, will be the Chief Executive Officer of the combined company and Nancy Phillips, the Chief Executive Officer of ViaWest, will become the executive Chair of the Board of the combined company.
Peak 10 and ViaWest's 4,400 customers will benefit from the expanded value proposition of the combined entity, including enhanced cloud and interconnection capabilities, highly redundant data centers, and back office and operational support systems automation. The combined company will serve its customers' IT infrastructure needs across multiple dimensions:
Product portfolio: The combination diversifies and enhances the company's capability set, providing customers with broad choices across colocation, connectivity, private and public cloud utilities, as well as advanced managed solutions
Innovation: Leveraging each company's investments in advanced hybrid IT solutions, the combination will scale resources to continue its commitment to extending product reach and functionality
Operational footprint: The new company will feature expansive capacity across 20 major domestic and international markets
Management: The company's combined best-in-class management team will drive continued strong execution across existing and new markets
"By joining forces, Peak 10 and ViaWest will create a leading hybrid IT infrastructure and solutions provider well-positioned to deliver significant benefits to our customers," said Chris Downie, Chief Executive Officer of Peak 10. "This transformative transaction will expand our scale and geographic reach and we are excited to bring together two companies with cohesive operating philosophies and complementary strengths. Our goal is to deploy best practices across the combined company to provide exceptional solutions to our customer base, while driving best-in-class performance by taking advantage of new opportunities for growth."
Nancy Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of ViaWest, said, "As we contemplated strategic partnerships, we quickly concluded that Peak 10 offered a complementary footprint, shared focus on the customer, and talented team. I'm excited for our customers and employees because this combination will deliver an unparalleled customer experience and create dynamic growth opportunities."
"As an active investor in the IT infrastructure space for over 15 years, we are excited to bring these two growing companies together," said David Mace, a Managing Director at GI Partners. "Peak 10 and ViaWest will be a powerful combination to support customers' expanding data needs in domestic and international markets. We support the combined company's commitment to service excellence and look forward to partnering with the leadership team to help drive the next phase of growth."
The transaction is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2017, subject to customary closing conditions. DH Capital acted as financial advisor and Paul Hastings LLP acted as legal counsel to Peak 10 and GI Partners.
About Peak 10 and ViaWest
Peak 10 and ViaWest empower today's enterprises to meet current and future business challenges through advanced hybrid IT infrastructure. The combined company's operations will span 20 domestic and international markets. Some of the world's largest businesses trust Peak 10 and ViaWest to deliver secure, compliant and flexible IT infrastructure through colocation, connectivity, cloud, and managed solutions that give enterprises the freedom to use just one provider to perform faster, manage risk, and stay competitive as their industries evolve. Both companies have nearly two decades of history and their committed technical support staff and 100% SLA underscore the steadfast reliability of their solutions. For more information on Peak 10, please visit www.peak10.com. For more information on ViaWest, please visit www.viawest.com.
About GI Partners
GI Partners is a leading private investment firm based in San Francisco. The firm has raised over $14 billion in capital through private equity and real estate strategies from recognized institutional investors across the globe. GI Partners' private equity team is active in a number of key sectors, including IT Infrastructure, Healthcare, Software, and Services. For more information on GI Partners and its entire portfolio, please visit www.gipartners.com.
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Lee Se-young (en hangul, 이세영; nacida el 20 de diciembre de 1992 en Seúl) es una actriz de Corea del Sur.

Carrera
Es miembro de la agencia Prain TPC.

Inicios
Comenzó su carrera como actriz infantil y se hizo más conocida por su participación en las películas  When I Turned Nine, Lovely Rivals, y The Wonder Years.

Mientras que al inicio de sus veinte años Lee también participó en series de televisión tales como Missing You y Adolescence Medley y en las películas Horror Stories 2 y Hot Young Bloods.

2016–presente: creciente popularidad
Adquirió mayor popularidad después de protagonizar el drama familiar The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop (2016), por la cual recibió críticas favorables. Ella y su co-estrella Hyun Woo fueron apodados como la pareja ahchoo por los fanáticos. También ganó el premio a Mejor Actriz revelación, categoría televisión en los Baeksang Arts Award por su actuación.

En 2017 tuvo su primer papel protagonista en señal abierta para la estación KBS2 con el drama juvenil Hit the Top. También uniéndose al elenco de la serie web ¿How Are You Bread? junto a Suho de Exo. Luego participó en la comedia romántica de fantasía A Korean Odyssey, de las hermanas Hong, y recibió elogios por su interpretación de una chica zombi.

En agosto del 2018 se anunció que se había unido al elenco de la película Gwanghae, donde dio vida a Yoo So-yoon, una joven de quien tanto el payaso Ha Seon y el rey Lee Heon se enamoran. Cuando entra al palacio como una princesa heredera So-yoon vive una vida de recién casados pacífica pero breve con el rey, pero ahora como reina, está decepcionada de ver a su rey perder de vista sus ideales. Sin saber que Lee Heon y Ha Seon cambian de lugar, su corazón experimenta un cambio cuando ve el comportamiento cambiado del "rey" quien ahora en realidad es Ha Seon.

El 19 de julio del 2019 se unió elenco principal de la serie Doctor John, donde interpretó a la anestesista Kang Si-young, una doctora que siempre ha estado en la cima de su clase en toda la escuela de medicina, hasta el final de la serie el 7 de septiembre del mismo año.

El 11 de marzo del 2020 se unió al elenco principal del drama Memorist, donde dio vida a Han Sun-mi, una genio perfiladora, hasta el final de la serie el 30 de abril del mismo año.

El 26 de octubre del mismo año se unió al elenco principal de la serie Kairos, donde interpretó a Han Ye-ri, una mujer que lucha por sobrevivir en su difícil vida y que pronto cae en desesperación cuando su madre desaparece de repente, hasta el final de la serie el 22 de diciembre del mismo año.

En mayo de 2021 se confirmó que se uniría al elenco de la serie The Red Sleeve Cuff donde dará vida a la Noble Consorte Real Ui.

En abril de 2022 se confirmó que se uniría al elenco principal de la serie Love According to the Law, donde dará vida a Kim Yu-ri, una abogada que fue concursante de Miss Corea.

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Actrices de televisión de Corea del Sur
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Obesity is one of the biggest problems in the world right now with lots of young adults and teenagers obese. Many different factors are responsible for obesity one of which is overeating. Many people have done several things to ensure that they try to correct this problem by changing their lifestyle and dropping other habits.
However, no one can truly know if what they are doing would be of any help at all until they have already started to do it. People cut down their foods, go hungry, starve themselves, begin to visit the gym regularly and take lots of supplements to help reduce their weight. Sometimes even all of these sacrifices are not able to work at all because of the person's genes or way of living.
Here's a shocking fact, did you know that couples who truly love each other tend to grow fat. Yes, it has actually been backed by scientific proof. Have you ever felt that you were gaining a few pounds when you were in a relationship? Well, that's because you were.
A lot of research carried out have proved that once two people have a comfortable bond between themselves, they have a higher tendency to gain a few pounds. A few researchers from the University of Queensland, Australia researched 6,459 women. The research lasted for 10 years.
In their analysis, they found out that lots of women who were within the 20-30 age group, married, or are in a serious relationship had a decidedly increased weight, unlike the women who were single.
The women in a relationship who have fostered a wonderful bond between themselves and someone else weighed about 5kilos. Other women also gained some weight amounting to about 4 kilos. It would have been unfair if only girls suffered from this. Apparently, both male and female couples do.
This time the research was done on men by the Southern Methodist University in Dallas. They studied 169 couples for over 4 years and came up with the same findings. It seemed that the guys in a happy committed relationship also gained more weight within those years.
A thesis from the University of York came to the same conclusions that there was no difference between the man and the woman in the relationship. Both of them gain a bit more weight. In fact, they even noted that a good weight gain is one of the signs of a good relationship.
So the big question remains, why do we get fat when we are in a relationship?
The causes of this phenomenon have not yet been clearly discovered however certain things are said to be its probable causes. The scientists have said that the closeness of such a bond might influence their habits and way of life making a person easily get adapted to their partner's way of life. Besides that, women in a relationship begin to eat more of sugary junk. This alone can cause them to grow fatter. Sometimes the women also tend to eat as much as their partners without remembering that most guys have a larger appetite. Many of the women who were asked confirmed this exact point, stating that they eat the same amount of food with their partners.
Another clear reason why couples get fatter is that they spend a lot of their time cuddling, and doing lots of domestic work together like doing the dishes together.
Another point is that when we live alone, we most times don't even bother about cooking any delicious meals, so we settle for taking out or something light. But when we are in a relationship, we spend more time cooking good meals to share together as a couple, and that can also be a contributor to the weight that we put on.
Some people actually stop exercising or living the healthy lifestyle to which they were accustomed to before they entered that relationship. A lot of their attention isn't focused anymore on getting someone; it is spent on keeping that person happy.
One thing the researchers noticed about the couples who got fatter was that they had some sort of routine which they followed judiciously. This routine included spending time together in restaurants and other social places while they got to know themselves better. Then as the bond between them thickens, they begin to spend more time indoors and settle for cooking dinner and watching a movie after dinner. These activities would result in an apparent weight gain.
The weight gain can also be affected by the relaxed feeling coursing through you. As the bond thickens and we feel safe and secured in it. These positive feelings can bring on more improved appetite.
It's important to note that all the factors explained here are just general conclusions to which there are lots of exceptions to the rules.


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This distinguished British surname noted in a wide range of spellings including as More, Mores, Moor, Moores, Moors, Moreman, Morman, Moorman, and in Scotland Muir, has some possible origins. The first is a geographical name for someone who resided on a moor or in a fen, both of which showed by the Olde English pre 7th Century word "mor", or from one of the various hamlets so named such as Moore in the division of Cheshire, or More in Shropshire. Secondly, it may have been a nickname for someone of dark or swarthy complexion. In this example, the origin is from the Old French "more", meaning dark-skinned. There was also a personal name of the same origin, which was borne by many early saints. The given name was introduced into England by the Normans but was never as popular in England as on the Continent. In Ireland, the surname started as a form of the Gaelic O'Mordha, a combination of the components O', meaning descendant of, and Mordha, a byname changing as proud or stately. More common variations are: Moormann, Mooreman, Moormani, Moormain, Moormman, Mooriman, Morman, Mooremane, Moorimani.
The surname Moorman first appeared in Suffolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Estate. The Saxon force of English history declined after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Some of the people with the name Moorman who arrived in the United States in the 17th century included Zachariah Moorman, who arrived in South Carolina in 1671.
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While the major cities of the Eastern Seaboard of the United States all have disparate histories and local traditions, they all share one thing in common: Chinatowns. These nodes of Chinese emigration serve as the loci of a complex network of remarkably simple buses that shuttle unsuspecting penny pinchers from downtown urban area to downtown urban area. Pioneered by the famous and now tragically defunct Fung Wah bus, there exist several third string bus companies that will happily facilitate your next long weekend away for a minimal fee.
Explore these top Chinatown bus destinations.
The city of Brotherly Love is only two hours from New York, the shortest destination between any two destinations on this last and therein a dynamic duo of sorts. Of course, on the downside, all of those two hours are going through New Jersey, including a Mad Max-esque chemical wasteland just before crossing the Hudson into New York. Being completely honest, the famous Cheesesteak is reason enough to visit the nation's first capital, with several spots around Spring Street and South Philadelphia serving up the colon-wrecker 24 hours. Then there're the heaps of historic sites and incredibly rude and ungrateful sports fans.
Undoubtedly the best bus destination on the Eastern Seaboard, New York has everything you could ask for, as well as the biggest Chinatown of them all. The culinary capital of the world for its sheer density and diversity, New York is a city with myriad cultures and flavors. Although it gets somewhat stuffy from the heat, the season also brings plenty of interesting outdoor events throughout the boroughs and long nights of rooftop relaxation. Add some of the best museums in the world, and you'll have to find an excuse not to visit.
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Beantown is the only city that could rival Philadelphia for great historical sites, and the famous Freedom Trail is a testament to that. What's more, Boston has more university students than any other city in the US, with roughly 30% of the population currently enrolled. Any fan of baseball should also try and make it to Fenway Park, the oldest and most beautiful ballpark in the US. Don't forget to get a bowl of the hearty and delicious Clam Chowder at Legal Seafood, along with a big pot of beans.
The nation's capital has some of the most visited recognizable sights in the continental U.S., as well as some of the best museums. Fun neighborhoods to visit in the Chocolate City include the ever-quaint Georgetown, and Adams Morgan. Dupont Circle is home to some of the best ethnic food on the Eastern Seaboard, including stellar Ethiopian. Stroll down U Street, known as 'Black Broadway' to see some of the best musical theatres in the country, along with cool and trendy stores.
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While by no means the most convenient destination (Portland is 2 hours north of the second northernmost city Boston), a trip to Portland is more than worth the bus ticket. A smaller city on the water, catch Portland in the summer time to enjoy some of the best seafood the world has to offer. Aside from the internationally known lobster, there are amazing oysters, mussels, and fish. But it's not only seafood that should draw the gourmand to Maine's biggest city, there's an incredibly dense and rich restaurant and bar scene, from grimy dive bars to luxury culinary adventures. Pair that with beautiful natural surroundings, and an equally vibrant and dynamic art scene, and Portland is not to be missed.
The whole city's this quaint.


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The Lighthouse Aguada Goa is an English-style villa located amidst the splendid beauty, charm and mystique of Candolim in Goa and provides a spectacular panoramic view of the Indian Ocean and secluded sandy beaches.
This Candolim villa is known for offering the best accommodation in Goa. The villa features four luxuriously appointed bedrooms with all amenities. It has a private lounge on the first floor and a common sitting room on the ground floor with ample dining space and a well-equipped kitchenette and a common television. The kitchens are fully equipped with crockery and cutlery. The villa also boasts of private parking and a swimming pool for the convenience and pleasure of guests.
The Lighthouse Aguada Goa offers the best food in Candolim. Comprehensive and leisurely breakfast delicacies are whipped up by the in-house chef, which may be enjoyed either in the room or in the common dining area. Lunch and dinner is also available on request.
This Candolim villa provides an informal ambience to host a meeting for small groups of people. The villa also offers exciting summer and monsoon packages at the best rates throughout the year.
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Bosnia divided two decades after peace deal
By Daria Sito-Sucic
A British army helicopter serving with IFOR searches for mass graves near the town of Srebrenica, Bosnia in the winter of 1996. Photo by Greg Locke © 1996 Copyright.
SARAJEVO (Reuters) – A metal capsule containing over 20,000 wishes for the future was stored away in a Sarajevo museum on Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of the peace deal that ended the Bosnian war but left the country deeply divided and dysfunctional.
The anniversary passed with little fanfare for an accord that has kept the peace for two decades, but at the price of a state carved up along ethnic lines and still hostage to nationalism.
"I will not allow the past to ruin our future," Armin, a 21-year-old man, wrote in one of the messages collected across Bosnia for the time capsule in the national museum, an initiative sponsored by the U.S. government development Agency (USAID).
Hammered out at a U.S. air base in Dayton, Ohio, the accord brought to an end more than three years of war between Serbs, Croats and Bosniak, in which some 100,000 people died, the majority of them Muslim Bosniaks.
It divided Bosnia into two autonomous entities, the Serb Republic and the mainly Bosniak-Croat Federation, and created a highly decentralised and unwieldy system of ethnic quotas.
The arrangement silenced the guns ever since, but is blamed by many in Bosnia for stifling integration and development, and perpetuating wartime divisions.
Despite two decades of peace and billions of dollars in foreign aid, nationalist parties still hold power and, observers say, have not changed their wartime goals.
The mainly Muslim Bosniaks want to centralise the state, many Croats still dream of their own entity, while the Serbs fiercely resist any attempt to streamline the state and frequently threaten secession.
MOSTAR, Bosnia and Herzogovinia – The Stari Most, a 2004 reconstruction of the 16th C. Ottoman bridge destroyed in the 1990s Yugoslav Wars. Deborah Jones © 2011
'MORE THAN PEACE'
Critics say the system has encouraged corruption and slowed reforms to address rampant unemployment.
"In the next 20 years, I want to be able to find a job with a graduate diploma," read another wish, by 21-year-old Adnan. The time capsule will be reopened in 2035.
Concerned over rising frustrations, particularly among Bosnia's youth, the West is trying to encourage change within the framework of Dayton by dangling the distant prospect of Bosnia one day joining the European Union.
The country's peace overseer, a foreign envoy charged with ensuring Dayton is respected, urged Bosnia's leaders to "refresh and rediscover their vision" for the future. "People rightly want more than just peace," Austrian diplomat Valentin Inzko said.
Dayton's three signatories – Bosnian leader Alija Izetbegovic and the presidents of Serbia and Croatia, Slobodan Milosevic and Franjo Tudjman – have all since died. Serbia and Croatia both helped foment the fighting.
Izetbegovic's son, Bakir, the Bosniak member of the Bosnia's tripartite, rotating presidency, was present at Saturday's ceremony, unlike his Serb and Croat colleagues, who were abroad at the time.
"With new people and new approaches, the Dayton peace agreement will be different and better," said Izetbegovic.
Former peace overseer and British politician Paddy Ashdown said it was clear Bosnia would never become a centralised state, "but it can be a functional state."
"Dayton is the rock around which the stability of this country is built and that rock should stay in place, but it's what we build on that rock that matters," he said earlier this month.
Copyright Reuters 2015
(Editing by Matt Robinson and Raissa Kasolowsky)
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A Dutch civil court in the Hague ruled that the relatives of some 300 men and boys killed after being evicted by Dutch peacekeepers from the Potočari compound could receive compensation from the Dutch state.
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ITC Manufacturing: Leaders in Wire Mesh Decking
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Happy Juneteenth Day!
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Today, millions of Americans across the country will come together to celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th has been celebrated in the United States as the African American Emancipation Day (or Freedom Day). At ITC, we are proud to recognize this monumental day in both our Columbus and Phoenix plants and will continue to defend our nation's true fundamental values.
ITC Team Runs in Honor of Pat Tillman
Last Saturday, an ITC team of 25 people joined thousands of other participants in a race to honor hero Pat Tillman and the Pat Tillman Foundation, which invests in military veterans and their spouses through academic scholarships. We are so proud of our team and that we are able to be involved in such a special cause. Thanks to all of those who participated in the 15th Annual Pat's Run! See you next year! For more information on the Pat Tillman Foundation: http://pattillmanfoundation.org/
AriAnne Berberian, COO, Invited to Speak at Women's Networking Event
ITC Manufacturing's own, AriAnne Berberian, COO, was invited to speak as part of a panel to a room full of successful female executives at the Wells Fargo annual Women's Networking Lunch today! She was joined by Tamara Saunders, CFO for MDSL and Susan Barnes, SVP & CFO for Goodwill on a panel moderated by Corey Saba Basha, VP for Wells Fargo. The esteemed panel was comprised of women who have been recognized and received awards in their field. AriAnne was selected as the Material Handling Industry's Face of Supply Chain in 2017.
Congrats, AriAnne!
ITC Welcomes Entrepreneurial Summer Camp Students
This summer, ITC was proud to participate in an Entrepreneurial Summer Camp for kids in the local Phoenix area that allowed students to spend the day learning about the company and its products. Attendees were able to participate in a variety of activities including tours of the factory and different departments, as well as a hosted lunch and a Q/A with founder, owner and chairman of the board Johnnie Caldwell.
Departments in the tour included shipping/receiving, sales, custom projects, operations and more. ITC made the event fun and included a scavenger hunt and introduced students to concepts such as manufacturing, accounting and how ITC has grown from a powder coating company to the national manufacturer of wire mesh and fencing it is today. Students had a change to meet key members of the ITC executive staff and get important insights that will help them grow their entrepreneurial spirit.
ITC Manufacturing Announces Mark Briden as New CEO and CFO
ITC Manufacturing is pleased to announce its new CEO and CFO, Mark Briden. Briden has resumed day-to-day leadership of the company.
"ITC is proud to announce Mark Briden as CEO and CFO," said Arianne Berberian, COO. "Briden is a proven and experienced leader in manufacturing and we believe his track record will help strengthen and elevate ITC as we look to a future of innovation and leadership within the material handling and fencing industries."
"I am honored and humbled to be ITC's new CEO and CFO," Briden said. "I look forward to working with the ITC team to expand into new markets and deliver customized solutions tailored to our customer's needs."
Briden began his career as a young entrepreneur having formerly co-owned an e-commerce company growing it to annual revenues of $20M. His extensive business acumen further escalated as a financial and operational consultant focusing on financial restructuring and performance improvements, merger and acquisitions and held interim management positions of middle-market manufacturing and construction companies.
Briden has more than 15 years of finance and executive leadership experience, including serving as Interim CFO for ITC for the past year. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Illinois and holds a Bachelors' Degrees of Science in Accountancy and Business Information Systems from Illinois State University.
Modern Materials Handling Feature: ITC highlights customized wire mesh solutions
ITC works with customers face-to-face to fully understand the end-user's application and how the rack system will be utilized
By Roberto Michel · April 11, 2018 | Modern Materials Handling
Tyler Leintz, director of sales with ITC Manufacturing, holds a sample section of 1×4 inch grid pattern wire mesh with inverted channels, a type of wire mesh often used in the food industry because the inverted channels won't catch loose product.
ITC Manufacturing (Booth B3269), a manufacturer of wire mesh products for the material handling industry, highlighted its custom solutions for racking manufacturers and end-users at a booth visit.
"ITC's core principle is to deliver exactly what is needed to solve a problem in the warehouse environment. We work with our customers face-to-face to fully understand the end-user's application and how the rack system will be utilized," said Tyler Leintz, director of sales at ITC Manufacturing. "From there, ITC's team of designers engineer a solution based on the application and overall needs of the customer to deliver a solution that solves a problem and enables the end-user to maximize their investment."
Applications that often call for a custom approach include heavy line loads or point loads, said Leintz, where some reinforcing is needed. ITC's technical staff will use special load table calculations and knowledge, and may field test a solution, to ensure it will withstand the load it needs to support and provide longevity for the application, he added.
Modex 2018 is scheduled to be held April 9-12 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The tradeshow will showcase the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the materials handling and logistics industry. Modern's complete coverage of the show.
Full article on Modern Materials Handling: https://www.mmh.com/article/itc_highlights_customized_wire_mesh_solutions
CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS AT THE HEART OF ITC MANUFACTURING
Application Engineering Team Gives End Users Power to Solve Problems
Atlanta, GA – (April 9, 2018) – MODEX 2018 – ITC Manufacturing, the premier manufacturer of wire mesh products for the material handling industry, is proud to offer fully custom solutions for racking manufacturers and end-users to ensure a streamlines warehousing process. Some of these custom pieces that have helped solve end-user challenges can be seen in the ITC Manufacturing booth B3269 this week at MODEX 2018.
The fact is that not all solutions can use a standard wire rack. A few examples of loads that require additional engineering that ITC has found solutions for include:
Line Load
When a customer approaches ITC on a project, the company devotes a great amount of time gathering information and conducting site visits if necessary, to determine exactly what will be stored in the racking system and what the need entails to ensure the best solution. Working together on each project and ensuring customer satisfaction is what makes ITC a true partner with customers.
ITC Manufacturing is a leader in the material handling industry providing wire mesh products to support the world's shipping and warehousing network. With plant locations in Phoenix, Arizona and Columbus, Ohio, ITC Manufacturing continues to invest in new technology and operates the most automated wire mesh welding plants in the United States serving all of North America, Mexico and Canada.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL COATINGS ("ITC")
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, International Technical Coatings (www.itcmfg.com) is the premier manufacturer of wire mesh products for the material handling and storage products industries. As one of the largest wire and steel fabricators in the United States, ITC manufactures a wide range of wire product including heavy and light duty wire mesh decking, dividers and flue spacers, gridwall/slatwall, POP displays, industrial and specialty drawn wire, custom wire and steel products, mine mesh, re-enforcing mesh, security fencing and roll formed products. In addition, ITC offers value-added services such as product design and engineering to meet the needs of distributors, mass merchants, retailers, archive storage providers, OEM's and third-party logistics providers.
ITC MANUFACTURING HONORS HEROES
ITC Military Vets Are Recognized For Their Service During the Thanksgiving Season
Phoenix, Arizona – (Nov. 22, 2017) – International Technical Coatings (ITC Manufacturing), the premier manufacturer of wire mesh products for material handling and fencing today expresses its wealth of gratitude to its heroes who have served and currently serve in the United States Military. Throughout the month of November, ITC Manufacturing employees have been recognized for their accomplishments, experiences and time served in the different branches of the United States Military including the Army, Marines and Navy.
Top row, from left to right: Ron Coleman, Joe Grafe, Michael Hernandez, Ray Ray Limbrick, Ron Petty. Bottom row, from left to right: James Walker, Terri Wiggins, George Williams, Tony Winkler.
"We are honored and proud to be part of such a great country and want nothing more than to give thanks to all of the men and women who serve to protect our freedoms every day, especially our ITC Heroes," said CEO Faruk Gole. "With the spirit of Thanksgiving in the air, we are not only grateful for our Veterans but for all of our employees. Their commitment, hard work and dedication to ITC define our company culture and we are truly grateful for them."
Ronald Coleman, Production Coordinator in Columbus served in the U.S. Army from 1987 through 1989 as an Infantry Scout in the U.S. Army.
"One of the things I like most about ITC is the company recognizes employees who go above and beyond expectations with different types of incentives," said Coleman. "ITC feels more like a family environment rather than a work environment."
In addition, Chuck Forsha was recognized for his service from 1973 through 1975 and 1983 through 1989.
In Phoenix, both Michael Hernandez, Production Control Specialist and James Walker, Tooling Engineer were recognized for their service in the U.S. Marines. Hernandez worked as Intel and served five combat operations as a Sergeant. Walker worked as a 0311 Infantry Rifleman and served on a combat deployment in Iraq and a tour around Southeast Asia. As a Maintenance Lead, Tony Winkler served a six-year tour where he was stationed at several different bases in the United States and abroad. In addition, Ray Ray Limbrick was recognized for his service from 2001 through 2006.
"I quite literally owe the life I enjoy today to ITC as I came to Phoenix from California with absolutely nothing," said Winkler. "Everything I have today started with Johnnie's handshake and Beth's 'welcome aboard.' I am eternally grateful for both."
George Williams, Inventory/Shipping Coordinator at ITC's Columbus plant served four years, including one tour in the Mediterranean as an Equipment Operator (E-O). Terri Wiggins, Shipping Manager in Phoenix served one tour of duty. In addition, Eric Smith was recognized for his service from 2007 through 2011.
"ITC has helped me expand in many areas throughout the company. I love its diversity and sense of family," said Wiggins.
Other ITC heroes recognized during the month of November were Ron Petty and Joe Grafe for their service in the Army National Guard.
Recently, ITC Manufacturing distributed more than 200 frozen turkeys for the Thanksgiving holiday to all its employees in both Phoenix and Columbus as a way to say thank you. This event happens annually and is one of ITC's favorite traditions.
ITC Manufacturing has been committed to hiring veterans and reservist members for a number of years and is part of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).
Connect with ITC Manufacturing on Twitter @Itcmanuf, on Facebook, and on LinkedIn. For more information on ITC's Heroes, visit ITC's blog here: https://www.itcmfg.com/blog
ITC Celebrates Manufacturing Day 2017
Phoenix and Columbus Plants Tout Manufacturing in the USA
Phoenix, Arizona – (Oct. 3, 2017) – International Technical Coatings (ITC), the premier manufacturer of wire mesh products for material handling and fencing, today announced its participation in this week's Manufacturing Day, taking place on Friday, October 6. Manufacturing Day is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers here in the U.S. As a result, ITC will be celebrating in each of its two plants based in Phoenix and Columbus, Ohio.
"ITC is proud to be an American manufacturer with two plants serving our customers across the U.S., and our involvement in Manufacturing Day is a celebration of those efforts," said CEO Faruk Gole. "We have made some terrific achievements this year including the expansion of our management team, focusing on plant safety and a concerted effort to provide jobs at ITC for our veterans. We are honored to participate in this year's Manufacturing Day in both our plant locations."
ITC is a leader in the material handling industry where it provides its wire mesh products to support the world's shipping and warehousing network. It has added capabilities to create wire fencing for schools, municipalities and even the Cubs' spring training facility. The company is increasing its efforts with more incentives for its employees and making ITC a good and safe place to work. This is especially important in a time where many U.S. based manufacturers are shipping overseas.
Earlier this year, ITC announced its averaged double-digit growth over the last decade by investing in new technology and its state of the art facility in Columbus, Ohio, where the company has hired more than 100 employees to support manufacturing demands in the Midwest. ITC now operates as the most automated wire mesh welding plant in the United States and is the forerunner in applying technology-enhanced equipment for these industries, and has reach to serve all of North America.
Women of Influence Feature
MEET ARIANNE SPROAT, A WOMAN WHO WORKED HER WAY UP FROM RECEPTIONIST TO COO IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
At age 37, AriAnne Sproat proudly wears the label of trailblazer for women in business and, in particular, the manufacturing industry. As COO of ITC Manufacturing in Phoenix, one of the world's leading supplier of steel products, she has spent the last 18 years as a role model, demonstrating to the company founders and all employees that there is no task she can't handle – and handle successfully. At just 19, she started her career as a receptionist. After 18 years and a college degree earned in night school, she is now COO.
My first job ever was… As a waitress. I only dropped one tray.
I decided to enter my industry because… It was a fluke. I was hired as a receptionist and fell in love with the company. I guess you could say the industry chose me!
Being a woman in a male-dominated industry is… Challenging at times but overall very comfortable for me. I grew up with three brothers so I have never been afraid to speak my mind.
My proudest accomplishment is… My son. Being promoted to COO of my company is second.
My boldest move to date was… Continuing to work while pregnant and on bed rest for 4 months, 1 month of it from the hospital.
I surprise people when I tell them… That I work in the steel industry.
My best advice to people starting their career is… Do the work that others won't. Jumping in and helping out even if it isn't "your" job is how you learn other aspects of an organization.
My best advice from a mentor was… The true measure of a leader is the people they inspire.
My biggest setback was… When my organization had to make the strategic decision to file bankruptcy.
I overcame it by… Staying positive and looking at it as a learning experience.
Work/life balance is… Hard, especially for moms. I deal with a lot of "mom guilt" but I know I am best as a parent when I feel happy and fulfilled and my career does that for me.
If you googled me, you still wouldn't know… That I have a twin brother.
I stay inspired by… Other women. I am proud to share what I have learned with other women and help build up other women.
The future excites me because… I see how bright it is.
My next step is… Continue to learn and grow within my role and help others within the organization learn and grow as well.
*Full official article here: http://www.womenofinfluence.ca/2017/08/25/meet-arianne-sproat-a-woman-who-worked-her-way-up-from-customer-service-to-coo-in-the-manufacturing-industry/#.WaQ3-z597IU
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