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A Football Band of Brothers: Forging the University of
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Porter, W. Thomas, PUBLISHER: Trafford Publishing, Almost fifty years ago, a group of student-athletes entered the University of Washington. As freshmen, they were not eligible to play varsity football so they began their collegiate football on a frosh team that went unbeaten against Northwest opponents. Most members of the team played both offense and defense. Some had to work part-time to finance their education. The single ones lived with other students in dormitories and fraternity houses. Some were married and had children. In , Washington had been rocked by a player revolt which led to the firing of the head football coach. Disgruntled, he exposed a slush fund used by zealous boosters to directly pay players more than the Pacific Coast Conference allowed. The Husky athletic program was put on probation for two years along with Cal, UCLA and USC. It was a difficult period for a once proud and successful program. Thirty-one year old George Briggs was hired as Athletic Director to clean up the mess and hire a new coach. Darrell Royal, a former All-America quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners and the head coach at Mississippi State, accepted a four-year contract in and started the Husky football program on the road to recovery. Royal's tenure was brief. After the season ended, Royal resigned to take his dream job at the University of Texas where he had a very successful career which included three national championships. Briggs then hired 29-year old Jim Owens, a teammate of Royal and an All-America end. He had been a top assistant under Bear Bryant at Kentucky and Texas A&M. He was one of the architects of the "Junction Boys" ten days in hell that forged the Aggies' conference championship threeyears later. Owens and his staff brought a philosophy that included an emphasis on team unity, defense, tough physical and mental conditioning, the use of the helmet to tackle and block and punish opponents, and a willingness to pay the price for success. In , the Huskies were mostly a bunch of sophomores - supposedly the youngest college team in America - and went 3-7. Over the next two years, the Huskies forged the second best record of a collegiate football team in America - 20 wins and two losses. With 20 victories, one tie, and one loss, only Mississippi had a better resume. In , they won the conference title, the first for Washington since , and upset heavily favored Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl, 44-8. It was Washington's first Rose Bowl victory and brought respectability back to West Coast football. Shortly after that game, Bud Wilkinson, Jim Owens' former coach, called to congratulate his former pupil on the stunning victory. He said, "It would be hard to find a club anywhere, anytime, that played a 60-miniute period any better than that team that day." In the season, despite injuries to many key players including All-America quarterback and Hesiman hopeful, Bob Schloredt, the then senior-laden tea
The Average Human
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Toby-Potter, Ellen / Potter, Ellen, PUBLISHER: MacAdam/Cage Publishing, Every small town in America has one: the family whose daughters are perpetually pregnant and whose sons go directly from the eleventh grade to the county lock-up. In the town of Loomis, in rural New York, that family is the Mayborns. Long haunted by accusations of incest and infanticide, the Mayborns have become a tribal clan of pariahs, with a roster of monstrosities attached to their name. June Mayborn, a fourteen-year-old with a preternatural sense of smell and a dubious code of morals, has an affair with a married candy-store owner. When the affair sours, June sets a deadly fire, accidentally killing an elderly man who had, over a decade before, established a cult-like commune in the foothills of Loomis. The subsequent funeral draws the beautiful and capricious Iris Utter, whose two-year-old son went missing from Loomis eight years earlier. Both Iris and her somber sixteen-year-old daughter, Lee, embark upon a dangerous and disturbing relationship with the Mayborns, which will both ravage and redeem their lives. When I was a child, my family rented a cabin in rural upstate New York, and down the road lived a family of local pariahs. Tales of their alleged misdeeds ranged from petit larceny to incest to murder, turning them into a band of provincial monsters. And, as if to cinch the case against them, all the daughters in the family had fingernails that were black and twisted, as though corruption sprouted directly from their fingertips. They kept to themselves, the girls bearing a disturbing shell-shocked look in their pale eyes, until they all simply picked up and left one day without a word, providing the town with yet more fodder for gossip. Only later, when I wrote about thefictional Mayborns, a much fiercer version of this real-life family, did I wonder about their aura of impending doom. Had they simply become trapped within the town's collective fiction of them, or were they truly a monstrous second cousin to the average human? For me, my first novel, The Average Human, will always be associated with schlepping bowls of pad thai, since I wrote the bulk of it while I waitressed in a Thai restaurant. Another waitress at the restaurant was also writing a novel, and together we made a pact to exchange at least two pages of writing every day. We kept the storylines and the characters alive by speculating about them endlessly, in between hauling plates of curried chicken or while we were polishing silverware. I'm sure we annoyed the hell out of the rest of the wait staff, but we finished our novels within months of each other. And we were each other's constant reminder that we were writers, not waitresses, despite the peanut sauce stains on our shirtsleeves. The Average Human is vivid, flawlessly written, and perfectly constructed. It's easy to remember whole passages at a time, because they instantly take root in your imagination. Ellen is the type of writer that readers will clamor for more of as soon as they finish this book.--P.W.
The Charlemagne Pursuit
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berry, Steve, PUBLISHER: Hodder & Stoughton General Division, ONE Garmisch, Germany Tuesday, December 11, The Present 1:40 pm Cotton Malone hated enclosed spaces. His current unease was amplified by a packed cable car. Most of the passengers were on vacation, dressed in colorful garb, shouldering poles and skis. He sensed a variety of nationalities. Some Italians, a few Swiss, a handful of French, but mainly Germans. He'd been one of the first to climb aboard and, to relieve his discomfort, he'd made his way close to one of the frosty windows. Ten thousand feet above and closing, the Zugspitze stood silhouetted against a steel- blue sky, the imposing gray summit draped in a late- autumn snow. Not smart, agreeing to this location. The car continued its giddy ascent, passing one of several steel tres-tles that rose from the rocky crags. He was unnerved, and not simply from the crowded surroundings. Ghosts awaited him atop Germany's highest peak. He'd avoided this rendezvous for nearly four decades. People like him, who buried their past so determinedly, should not help it from the grave so easily. Yet here he was, doing exactly that. Vibrations slowed as the car entered, then stopped at the summit station. Skiers flooded off toward another lift that would take them down to a high- altitude corrie, where a chalet and slopes waited. He didn't ski, never had, never wanted to. He made his way through the visitor center, identified by a yellow placard as MYncher Haus. A restaurant dominated one half of the building, the rest housed a theater, a snack bar, an observatory, souvenir shops, and a weather station. He pushed through thick glass doors and stepped out onto a railed terrace. Bracing Alpine air stung his lips. According to Stephanie Nelle his contact should be waiting on the observation deck. One thing was obvious. Ten thousand feet in the high Alps certainly added a height-ened measure of privacy to their meeting. The Zugspitze lay on the border. A succession of snowy crags rose south toward Austria. To the north spanned a soup- bowl valley ringed by rock- ribbed peaks. A gauze of frosty mist shielded the German vil-lage of Garmisch and its companion, Partenkirchen. Both were sports meccas, and the region catered not only to skiing but also bobsledding, skating, and curling. More sports he'd avoided. The observation deck was deserted save for an elderly couple and a few skiers who'd apparently paused to enjoy the view. He'd come to solve a mystery, one that had preyed on his mind ever since that day when the men in uniforms came to tell his mother that her husband was dead. ""Contact was lost with the submarine forty- eight hours ago. We dispatched search and rescue ships to the North Atlantic, which have combed the last known position. Wreckage was found six hours ago. We waited to tell the families until we were sure there was no chance of survivors." " His mother had never cried. Not her way. But that didn't mean she wasn't devas
B2C Sales Agent - Italian Market
Spotahome is the fastest growing online marketplace for people renting accommodation in cities across Europe for periods of more than 1 month. Founded by 4 visionary friends in March , Spotahome offers comprehensive neighbourhood guides and the most complete online home tours available anywhere. We personally visit the properties we publish. Potential tenants can then watch a guided video tour of each property and book online. In fact, they can move safely and securely from one continent to another without ever having to view a property in person. This revolutionary idea has led to rapid expansion: 10 cities in 7 countries since and more coming soon! It’s also why we won South Summit . At Spotahome, each employee is empowered to own their responsibilities. We believe in the people who work here. We believe our corporate culture can unlock their true potential. It’s a culture that values personal growth and professional career development. You will work in our fast-paced, innovation-focused office in the heart of Madrid. Are you ready to join the Spotahome family? SPOTAHOME is looking for a focused and hands-on proactive person who is able to work within a team, under pressure as well as who is able to quickly take responsibility for reaching Spotahome's goals. The successful candidate will reach out to new landlords in the Italian Market in order to build relationships with new customers and grow the presence of Spotahome in Italy. In this mission, you will join our energetic and international team in our HQ located in Madrid! If you consider yourself to be a communicative person who likes helping others, is easy in sales processes and excited about changing an industry, this is your chance! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The main responsibility is to get new landlords from your markek to sign up to SPOTAHOME and thus get more properties on our website. In order to achieve the above, you will need take initiative and lead your clients portfolio and help your team with the company´s clients. Analyze and benchmark existing defects in our way of acquiring landlords,etc. Work with your Property Acquisition team to identify strategies to increase both, the quantity and quality of our landlords and companies. The overall experience of our landlords and set up priorities to execute on opportunities. Coordinate with other departments: Marketing and Operations in order to manage tasks more effectively. Help to recruit more members to join your Spotahome´s Sales Team. Have a background working in Telemarketing, Account Management, Cold calling and/or Sales. Be a native Italian speaker and have an advanced level (B2 - C1) in English. Great attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritise workload effectively and multitask. Previous experience in Real Estate is a plus. Technologically adept, experience using CRM and/or support ticketing softwares will be favoured. Previous experience in a Startup is a plus. International experience, as having lived or studied abroad your home country. Fast learner with can-do attitude and the ability to challenge the status quo. Organized, analytical with good attention to detail. Flexible and comfortable in a changing, fast-paced environment. Gross starting salary: € + monthly commissions based on objective consecution. Starting day: Immediately. Company sponsored tech talks (technology and other relevant professional topics). Flexible work hours. Fitness benefits: Gympass. Excellent Medical insurance (co-payment). People. Work with talented, committed and supportive teammates. Equity and performance bonuses. International environment more than 25 nationalities. Budget for training, certifications and teambuilding activities.
Customer Service Executive (German speaking)
Lottoland give 8 million customers worldwide the chance to win astronomical record payouts by betting on the world’s biggest and most exciting lotteries. We’re a proud disrupter that offers jackpots into the hundreds the millions, reinventing the dream of becoming an instant multi-millionaire every day. We are one of the most innovative companies in the world and we’re confident that our newest products are set to revolutionise gaming.... but we can’t do it alone. Do you have a skill or talent to share with us? Location: Gibraltar Contract type: Full time Our Customer Service department is looking for a Customer Service Executive (German market) that will interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services and to handle and resolve complaints. Provide the highest level of support to our customers via phone, email and chat on a range of issues; such as jackpot enquiries, helping with deposits, cashing out of funds, ‘how to play’ information etc; To maximise customer retention through promotion of various products, activities, bonus offers etc; Communicating and cooperating with other departments as required; Taking an active interest in driving process and quality improvements across the department; Fulfilment of other tasks specific to your language community as required; To maximise revenue opportunities by offering relevant deposit methods; Testing of new games, products and software as required. The Person: Internet experience and awareness Native level of German with other language skills beneficial. Excellent proven Customer service experience Extremely customer focused Excellent written and oral communication skills Confident oral communicator Strong team player Patience and diplomacy High level of trust Good interpersonal skills Reasoning and analytical ability Reports directly to the Head of Customer Service Knowledge and experience of the gambling industry an advantage PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUAL WILL HAVE TO BE FLEXIBLE TO COVER EVENINGS AND/OR WEEKENDS ON A ROTATION BASIS. Gibraltar – a home in the sun. A subtropical Mediterranean climate, eclectic cultural influences, breathtaking landscapes, and beautiful beaches make Gibraltar the perfect European holiday getaway – so imagine how special it is to live here! Furthermore, since Gibraltar wages buy an almost luxury standard of living in the south of Spain, many people who work here actually commute from one of the nearby towns on the Costa del Sol. It’s an exquisite part of the world, filled with luscious coastline, amazing surfing spots, delicious food and unique Andalusian customs, traditions and cultural heritage. Every day is an adventure and you’ll be joining tonnes of other German expats who have made the leap for this unique lifestyle opportunity. Lottoland Benefits: Competitive salary Quarterly bonus based on quality and performance 25 days holiday and 12 days Gibraltar bank holidays International premium healthcare Subsidised gym membership within a variety of locations in Gibraltar Continuous learning/development opportunities and progressive career paths. Tailored relocation packages to meet your needs to support your transition Cultural Fit: Lottoland is a dynamic, creative and technologically advanced organisation. Passion for innovation is a strength that is valued in Lottoland employees. Managers need to inspire and develop their teams to get the most out of them. Putting customers first is key to Lottoland’s success as is collaboration across the business. Employees are empowered to do their best but held accountable for their actions. Grit and determination is a prerequisite for all Lottolanders. Honesty, integrity and trust are a given. Lottoland could be just the place for you. We like it here and we’re sure you will too! Our corporate website has lots more information - check it out! www.lottolandcorporate.com
Affiliate Marketing Executive
Lottoland give 8 million customers worldwide the chance to win astronomical record payouts by betting on the world’s biggest and most exciting lotteries. We’re a proud disrupter that offers jackpots into the hundreds the millions, reinventing the dream of becoming an instant multi-millionaire every day. We are one of the most innovative companies in the world and we’re confident that our newest products are set to revolutionise gaming.... but we can’t do it alone.Do you have a talent to share with us? Location: Gibraltar Contract type: Full time Closing date: Thursday 24th January Our Online Marketing (Acquisition) department seeks an Affiliate Marketing Executive to join the Team! THE ROLE: We are currently looking for an Affiliate Marketing Executive to help run the day to day operations of the programs, across all markets, as well as manage affiliates and expand our affiliate database. We believe this is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated person looking to expand their experience into the world of affiliate marketing and take on a new and fast paced challenge. The successful candidate will be; Responsible for the effective delivery, management and development of customer acquisition via affiliated channels. Able to plan and execute marketing plans against a set budget Confident in communicating with affiliates on a regular basis Able to build and maintain relationships with affiliates to maximize profitability Able to liaise with stakeholders at all level to communicate effectively any marketing plans, or results RESPONSIBILITIES: Motivate existing affiliates to optimize performance and renegotiate deals as well as identification and recruitment of new affiliates; Develop one-on-one relationships with key affiliates; Regularly review affiliate sites and marketing practices, insuring compliance with Company policies; Create and propose new promotion/actions to distribute to the affiliate networks via newsletters and other affiliate communications. THE PERSON: Fluent in English; German (advantageous) Experience within affiliate marketing in the online gaming industry is desirable; Excellent communication with stakeholders both internally and externally Strong negotiation skills Strong analytical skills Able to use initiative and be proactive Well organised Experience with affiliate platforms such as Tradedoubler, Affiliate Window and Income Access is advantageous Gibraltar – a home in the sun. A subtropical Mediterranean climate, eclectic cultural influences, breathtaking landscapes, and beautiful beaches make Gibraltar the perfect European holiday getaway – so imagine how special it is to live here! Furthermore, since Gibraltar wages buy an almost luxury standard of living in the south of Spain, many people who work here actually commute from one of the nearby towns on the Costa del Sol. It’s an exquisite part of the world, filled with luscious coastline, amazing surfing spots, delicious food and unique Andalusian customs, traditions and cultural heritage. Every day is an adventure and you’ll be joining tonnes of other German expats who have made the leap for this unique lifestyle opportunity. Lottoland Benefits: Competitive salary Annual bonus based on quality and performance 25 days holiday and 12 days Gibraltar bank holidays International premium healthcare Subsidised gym membership within a variety of locations in Gibraltar Continuous learning/development opportunities and progressive career paths. Tailored relocation packages to meet your needs to support your transition Cultural Fit: Lottoland is a dynamic, creative and technologically advanced organisation. Passion for innovation is a strength that is valued in Lottoland employees. Managers need to inspire and develop their teams to get the most out of them. Putting customers first is key to Lottoland’s success as is collaboration across the business. Employees are empowered to do their best but held accountable for their actions. Grit and determination is a prerequisite for all Lottolanders. Honesty, integrity and trust are a given. Lottoland could be just the place for you. We like it here and we’re sure you will too! Our corporate website has lots more information - check it out! www.lottolandcorporate.com
Najad
Categoria: Barca a vela Tipologia: Pozzetto centrale Anno: Dimensioni: mt x 3.63mt Motorizzazione: Yanmar 4JH3 TBE 1 x 71 HP - Diesel Descrizione: Najad Yachts - Najad 391 - anno NajadVarvet AB design - Scafo n° 69 Prestigiosa e fortunata serie di imbarcazioni costruite dal al Bandiera francese - CE A/Ocean L.o.a. mm - L.w.l. m - Beam 3,63m - Draft 1,90m - Bulbo piombo kg - Displ. kg Tasse pagate - No leasing - No charter Secondo proprietario dal - Imbarcazione in generali ottime condizioni ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Najad Yachts - Najad 391 - year NajadVarvet AB design - Hull n° 69 Prestigious and successful series of boats built from to French flag - CE A/Ocean L.o.a. mm - L.w.l. m - Beam 3.63m - Draft 1.90m Lead bulb kg - Displ. kg Central cockpit - White hull - Mast with furling mainsail - Steering wheel Teak deck, roof and cockpit - Interior in Mahogany - Blue interior upholstery 2 double cabins - 2 Heads (no sink in bow head) - Dinette convertible Yanmar 4JH3 TBE 71hp line shaft with Max Prop 3 blades propeller - Engine hours approx. 900 Bow thruster 7hp with tunnel - Eberpacher heating Stainless steel tanks: water 305l - fuel 275l - holding 145l Electrical system v - v sockets - 2 12v sockets - Batteries: 3 services + 1 engine Victron battery charger 50a/h - Water Heater 40l - Stowe with 2 burners and oven Fresh water pump – Fridge - Electric and manual bilge pump Mattresses with stainless springs for bow and stern cabin - Beige interior carpet carpets Blaupunkt radio stereo radio with 2 int. speakers - Clock - Barometer - Thermometer Stainless steel step protection - Fixed windscreen with handrail and sprayhood Full cockpit cover - Cockpit shower - Stern pulpit side seats - Wheelhouse cover Stainless steel protections for mooring clamps and bow - Horn on the mast Aft pole for antennas - Gangway - Electric windlass Double anchor roller - Anchor Bruce 20kg - 50m Chain - Mooring lines - Fenders Ray ST60 Log, Echo, Wind, VMG, repeater at chart table - Ray ST + autopilot GPS plotter - JRC radar - VHF Shipmate RS - Suunto compass Selden mast with furling mainsail system, 2 spreaders and discontinuous strand rigging Rigid boom vang - Adjustable backstay - Furling Furlex - 6 Winches ST Andersen Genoa sheet carts adjustment - Gennaker equipment Dacron sails: Roller mainsail, Roller Genoa, Storm Jib - Gennaker with sock Safety equipment - Paid taxes - No lease - No charter Second owner since - Boat in general very good condition Dettagli interni: Pozzetto centrale - Scafo bianco - Albero con rollaranda - Timoneria a ruota Ponte, tughe e pozzetto in teck - Interni in Mogano - Tappezzeria interna blu 2 Cabine doppie - 2 Bagni (no lavabo bagno prua) - Dinette trasformabile Dettagli strumentazione: Ray ST60 Log, Echo, Wind, VMG, Ripetitore al carteggio - Autopilota Ray ST+ GPS plotter - Radar JRC - Vhf Shipmate RS - Bussola Suunto Dettagli armamento: Bow thruster 7hp con tunnel - Riscaldamento Eberpacher Impianto v - 4 prese 220v - 2 prese 12v - Batterie: 3 servizi + 1 motore Caricabatterie Victron 50a/h - Boiler 40l - Cucina con 2 fuochi e forno - Autoclave - Frigo Pompa di sentina elettrica e manuale - Radio stereo cd Blaupunkt con 2 altoparlanti interni Materassi con molle inox per cabina prua e poppa - Tappeti moquettes interni beige Orologio - Barometro - Termometro - Protezione inox gradino ingresso Paraspruzzi fisso sulla tuga con tientibene e sprayhood - Copertura completa pozzetto Doccia pozzetto - Sedute laterali pulpito poppa - Protezioni inox bitte e prua Copertura timoneria - Tromba segnalazione in albero - Palo a poppa per antenne - Passerella Salpancore elettrico - Doppio musone ancora - Ancora Bruce 20kg 50m Catena - Cime ormeggio - Parabordi - Dotazioni di sicurezza Albero Selden rollaranda con 2 crocette, sartiame discontinuo spiroidale - Vang rigido Tendipaterazzo - Rollafiocco Furlex - Copri arridatoi sartiame - 6 Winches ST Andersen Regolazione carrelli scotte genoa - Attrezzatura gennaker Vele dacron: Randa rollabile, Genoa rollabile, Fiocco 25m2 rollabile - Gennaker con calza
Metabones adattatore da Canon EF a Sony E-mount Mark IV
Electronic aperture, EXIF, image stabilization, autofocus Your PayPal receipt is your order confirmation. There is no separate email confirmation until shipment takes place. This Smart AdapterTM has the following features: True electronic integration of aperture diaphragm - let camera automatically choose aperture in P or S exposure modes, or dial in yourself on the camera body in A or M modes. Powered by camera body. No external power source required. Wide open button (opposite of depth-of-field preview function) makes manual focusing easy. The tripod foot is detachable and compatible with Arca Swiss, Markins, Photo cam ball heads. High performance 32-bit processor and efficient switched-mode power supply. Flocking material coating inside the inner hole to reduce the internal reflection. Enhancement on new MARK IV (MB_EF-E-BT4) vs. old MARK IV (MB_EF-E-BM4): The inner hole is painted with flocking material coating. This can further reduce the internal reflection. Disclaimer: we are NOT licensed, approved or endorsed by Sony or Canon. Description Compatibility Supported Not supported EF lenses (see below for list of tested lenses) EF-S lenses (see note 1) Image stabilization (IS) lens Electronic manual focusing (e.g. EF L II and discontinued EF L) EXIF (focal length, aperture, zoom range) P, A, S, M exposure modes Autofocus (see autofocus support section below) Distance and zoom display on VG and FS series camcorders (see note 3) Auto magnify (see note 2) Contax N mount lenses modified to Canon EF by Conurus Contax 645 NAM-1 adapter modified to Canon EF by Conurus Sigma, Tamron and Tokina lenses in Canon EF mount (see note 3) Lens correction such as peripheral shading, CA and distortion Focus confirmation "chip" (e.g. Dandelion) Stacking another lens mount adapter on top (see note 4) Lens: Tamron SP mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC Note: 1. Vignetting at corners may occur for certain EF-S lenses because they are designed to cover a 1.6x crop image circle but Sony NEX has a 1.5x crop sensor. 2. Requires lenses supporting distance information. 3. A third party zoom lens may need to be registered with the Smart Adapter first in order to detect its maximum aperture. Autofocus is disabled for most third-party lenses. 4. For example, some improperly-made M42 screw mount adapters may cause a short-circuit with the electronic contacts of the Smart Adapter and cause damage to the Smart Adapter and/or camera body. Tested Camera Bodies A7S (Mark IV supports auto "APS-C Size Capture" with EF-S lens) - Smart Adapter with firmware V0.32 or later A7R (Mark IV supports auto "APS-C Size Capture" with EF-S lens) A7 (Mark IV supports auto "APS-C Size Capture" with EF-S lens) PXW-FS7(autofocus works only in photo mode, but is disabled in movie capture mode) - Smart Adapter with firmware V0.40 or later NEX-FS700 (autofocus works only in photo mode, but is disabled in movie capture mode) NEX-FS100 (autofocus works only in photo mode, but is disabled in movie capture mode) NEX-EA50 NEX-VG900 (Mark IV supports auto "APS-C Size Capture" with EF-S lens) NEX-VG30 NEX-VG20 NEX-VG10 NEX-7 NEX-6 NEX-5R NEX-5N NEX-5 NEX-C3 NEX-3 NEX-A Tested Lenses The following lenses have been tested for autofocus operation. Minimum firmware version required shown in parenthesis. Thanks to the community for reporting success with lenses shown in bold. Canon EF primes EF L II USM EF L II USM EF IS USM EF L USM (Ver.19) EF L USM EF L II USM EF USM (Ver.18) EF USM macro (Ver.17) EF L USM (Ver.17) EF L II USM (Ver.17) EF L IS USM Extender EF 1.4x III Extender EF 2x (mark I) Canon EF zooms EF L USM fisheye EF L USM EF L (Ver.18) EF USM EF L USM II EF II (Ver.18) EF III EF L (Ver.18) EF L IS USM II EF L USM EF L IS USM EF L IS USM EF IS USM EF (non-L, not USM, push-pull zoom) (Ver.18) EF L IS USM Canon EF-S EF-S USM EF-S IS USM EF-S IS USM EF-S EF-S IS EF-S IS EF-S macro USM Sigma DC DC OS HSM (Ver. DC HSM old version (Ver.18) Tamron SP Di VC USD A007 (Ver.15) SP Di VC USD A009 (Ver.31) Tokina (full frame) (Ver.18) Tokina DX AT-X PRO SD (IF) DX (Ver.15) Note: Sigma OS HSM may occasionally run into a focus accuracy issue at the telephoto end. Manual Focus Only The following lenses have been tested with previous firmware versions with manual focus, aperture control, image stabilization (if applicable) and EXIF support. Autofocus is supported only for those lenses marked with an asterisk (*) on NEX-5R/6 Canon EF primes EF L (mark I) EF USM* EF L USM (mark I) EF (old version, non-IS) TS-E L TS-E EF USM EF II MP-E macro EF L (mark I) EF L USM Canon EF zooms EF L (mark I) EF L IS USM* EF II EF Contax N modified by Conurus Vario-Sonnar Vario-Sonnar Vario-Sonnar Planar Planar Makro-Sonnar (Ver.21) NAM-1 adapter Sigma (full frame) EX HSM EX DG HSM DG HSM (Ver. DG Macro EX DG Macro HSM Sigma DC EX ASPH EX HSM ASPH DC OS HSM EX DC HSM new version (Ver.17) Tamron VC SP SP Di LD A001 Tokina AT-X PRO Zeiss ZE ZE Distagon ZE Distagon ZE Distagon 35/2 ZE Makro-Planar 50/2 ZE Makro-Planar This Smart Adapter is also compatible with fully manual lenses which have no electrical contacts. Customers have reported success with the following fully manual lenses. Samyang Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Zeiss CP.mm/T2.1 Note: 1. 1. Lenses not listed above are not tested and they may or may not work. We do our best to resolve any compatibility issue you find but firmware updates are by factory service only and there is a nominal shipping/handling charge. 2. Mount lens on EF Extender 1.4x or 2x first before attaching both on Metabones Smart Adapter. 3. Mount Contax 645 lens on modified NAM-1 first before attaching both on Metabones Smart Adapter. Autofocus Autofocus is supported, with the following known limitations. Autofocus speed is very slow and inadequate for most moving subjects. The autofocus speed is unfit for professional use for sure, and it would disappoint most enthusiasts. Only Canon-branded lenses introduced in or after are officially supported. Autofocus may be disabled for older Canon lenses and most third-party lenses, including most Sigma, Tamron and Tokina lenses and all Contax N lenses modified by Conurus. On NEX camera bodies in camcorder form factor (e.g. FS series), autofocus may be available only in photo mode but not in movie capture mode. Continuous AF is not supported. DMF mode (direct manual focus) is not supported. For non-camcorder camera bodies (e.g. NEX-7), during movie capture, if the subject moves to a different distance, half-press the shutter release button to re-activate autofocus and lock onto the subject again. Since autofocus speed is slow, there may be visible disruption in the resulting footage. The first two autofocus attempts are used to calibrate the lens and as a result may not lock successfully on the target. Half-press the shutter release button again and autofocus will lock successfully. Autofocus may have difficultly locking onto subjects which are very close to the nearest focusing distance of the lens. Autofocus accuracy depends heavily on the working condition of the lens. Lenses with hidden problems which may not be apparent on Canon DSLRs will lead to inaccurate and unreliable autofocus on Sony NEX. Typical problems of this kind that we have seen include an unsmooth/erratic autofocus mechanism (e.g. getting stuck intermittently at a certain focusing distance), a faulty/worn-out distance encoder or other faulty/worn-out internal sensors. Why Metabones? Since its inception, Metabones has been designing and manufacturing lens adapters recognized among professionals and enthusiasts as leaders in design and workmanship. Contrary to the popular trend of other factories using an aluminum ring painted black on the camera-body-side, we instead take no short-cut but use precision-machined brass with chromium plating on both the camera-body and the lens sides of our adapters, in order to ensure smooth mounting, great appearance, and durability. The lens side of the adapter features a strong leaf-spring structure, strengthening the adapter-lens connection and ensuring tightness of the lens in order to reduce wear and prevent focus errors and optical alignment issues from appearing. Metabones uses matte-black treatment to keep internal reflection to a minimum in order to maintain the maximum optical quality possible with the lens. All Metabones Adapters follow this tradition of uncompromising precision, robust build quality and outstanding finish. Our new Smart AdapterTM series of products add industry-leading electronic interfacing technology from Canada, with true electronic control of the lens', aperture directly from the camera body. Features Both camera-side and lens-side of the adapter are made of brass, precision-machined and plated with chromium. Satin surface finish - just like your OEM lens and camera mounts. Precise fit and solid connection - lens has no play, gap or wiggling when mounted on adapter and no adjustments are required to fit your lens. Designed to reach infinity focus while maintaining the correct registration distance required to maintain optical quality of CRC lenses or lenses with floating elements. Our Smart AdapterTM series adapters have the following additional features True electronic integration of aperture diaphragm - let camera automatically choose aperture in P or S exposure modes, or dial in yourself on the camera body in A or M modes. EXIF data such as lens identification, focal length and aperture.
VIP Campaign Manager
Lottoland give 8 million customers worldwide the chance to win astronomical record payouts by betting on the world’s biggest and most exciting lotteries. We’re a proud disrupter that offers jackpots into the hundreds the millions, reinventing the dream of becoming an instant multi-millionaire every day. We are one of the most innovative companies in the world and we’re confident that our newest products are set to revolutionise gaming.... but we can’t do it alone.Do you have a talent to share with us? Location: Gibraltar Contract type: Full time Closing date: (Extended to 31st October) THE ROLE The CRM VIP team is central to the growth of the company – leading all customer relationship strategy, communications and campaign execution. Your role will be to plan and execute customer-focused communications with top priority on our gaming products, to drive revenue, upsell, cross-sell and reactivation for our VIP markets (currently Germany, Austria and UK), for the VIP segment. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Take ownership of the VIP campaign planning with focus on gaming products. Implement the campaigns to achieve budget targets for your markets. Campaign definition to be based on VIP customers and data insights as well as business goals. Implement the Contact Plan using the wide variety of communication tools – email, SMS, push, calls and on-site. Campaign implementation to be tightly controlled, reviewed and planned to ensure adherence to timings and excellence in execution. Pull together all campaign elements – briefing (or writing) copy / creating offers/ briefing marketing support teams/ creating content / building communication method/ work closely with the VIP Campaign Executive, VIP Account Managers and the Games Team. Provide and analyse performance reporting (at campaign and customer level) to Head of VIP and other stakeholders, with a view to optimising commercial return and engagement on all communications. This should be on a weekly and end of month basis as well as on an ad hoc basis when required. Build and implement a long-term campaign plan focused on the lifecycle journeys (on-boarding, churned, potential VIP, potential upgrade, reactive ex-vips). Support execution of communication especially for the English markets. Design and deliver tests across all communications to improve engagement and impact. Adopt a test, learn and control approach to ensure continuous optimisation of results. Ensure thorough QA of all campaigns – following QA guidelines closely. Ensure bonus policy is followed at all times. Assist with VIP project and task initiatives as and when required – acting as a key support for the Head of VIP. Identify key opportunities to enhance the player experience and improve retention rates and profitability including cross sell opportunities. Work closely with the VIP Account Managers, Games Team, MKTO Operations, RTM, Country Managers, Creative, CRM and BI teams to ensure fruitful stakeholder management and collaboration. Take ownership of Campaign related incidents through to resolution. Ensure all communications meet advertising, regulatory and legislative standards. English speaker with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. German language would be advantageous. Min of 5 years gaming experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Highly proactive, creative and organised – able to manage a project from start to finish/ review. Ability to act on changing priorities - flexibility and openness to change are key. Strong analytical skills. Ability to analyze data and make recommendations. Strong reporting skills, create reports to analyse campaign results Ability to work in self-directed, fast-paced, results oriented environment. Good team player capable of coordinating multiple projects simultaneously. Gibraltar – a home in the sun. A subtropical Mediterranean climate, eclectic cultural influences, breathtaking landscapes, and beautiful beaches make Gibraltar the perfect European holiday getaway – so imagine how special it is to live here! Furthermore, since Gibraltar wages buy an almost luxury standard of living in the south of Spain, many people who work here actually commute from one of the nearby towns on the Costa del Sol. It’s an exquisite part of the world, filled with luscious coastline, amazing surfing spots, delicious food and unique Andalusian customs, traditions and cultural heritage. Every day is an adventure and you’ll be joining tonnes of other German expats who have made the leap for this unique lifestyle opportunity. Lottoland Benefits: Competitive salary Quarterly bonus based on quality and performance 25 days holiday and 12 days Gibraltar bank holidays International premium healthcare Subsidised gym membership within a variety of locations in Gibraltar Continuous learning/development opportunities and progressive career paths. Tailored relocation packages to meet your needs to support your transition Cultural Fit: Lottoland is a dynamic, creative and technologically advanced organisation. Passion for innovation is a strength that is valued in Lottoland employees. Managers need to inspire and develop their teams to get the most out of them. Putting customers first is key to Lottoland’s success as is collaboration across the business. Employees are empowered to do their best but held accountable for their actions. Grit and determination is a prerequisite for all Lottolanders. Honesty, integrity and trust are a given. Lottoland could be just the place for you. We like it here and we’re sure you will too! Our corporate website has lots more information - check it out! www.lottolandcorporate.com
P.LION PROJECT A Salty dog - disco vinile PL 33 giri
P.LION PROJECT A SALTY DOG • â(TM)« • â(TM)ª • â(TM)« • â(TM)ª • â(TM)« • CONTIENE SIDE A: A SALTY DOG SIDE B: SEA SO BRUE • â(TM)« • â(TM)ª • â(TM)« • â(TM)ª • â(TM)« • CODICE PL PLP 001 PARI AL NUOVO - ATTENZIONE: SI TRATTA DI UN DISCO SINGOLO / MAXI 45 GIRI CONDIZIONI: PARI AL NUOVO - Recensione P.LION PROJECT, IL CAPOLAVORO "A SALTY DOG", IL RITORNO DI UN RE DEL POP E IL GRANDE CLASSICO DEL PASSATO DIVENTA ORIZZONTE DEL POP FUTURO. A Salty Dog è una delle canzoni più conosciute e amate dell'ultimo secolo. P. Lion ricorda che "la RAI utilizzò questa meravigliosa canzone come sigla finale di A come Avventura. Il video finale mi stregò completamente e decisi che la mia vita sarebbe stata dedicata alla musica." P. Lion: ovvero tornare alle origini per fare il balzo dal presente al futuro, che si chiama P.Lion Project. Questa versione di A Salty Dog è infatti impreziosita dalla originalissima interpretazione della vocalist Paola Parisi. E non parliamo di una cover, ma di qualcosa che è molto più profondo e leggero come la brezza dell'oceano infinito. A Salty Dog di P.Lion Project è un incontro tra sensibilità diverse a distanza di spazio e di tempo, che si trasformano in un miracolo possibile: un miracolo che solo la musica sa fare. P. Lion Vero nome: Pietro Paolo Pelandi Profilo: P. Lion â€" P. LION Project P. Lion (Pietro Paolo Pelandi, born on in Alzano Lombardo - Italy) is a composer and author launched in dance music market during the Eighties. The stage name P. Lion comes from the lion who is the family crest. He began playing and studying piano since the tender age of 5 years and slowly discovered his artistic talent as a composer rather than a virtuoso instrumentalist, attracted by the great emotional and communicative power of music. The experience in the band DREAM, founded in Alzano Lombardo in the early 70's, along with drummer/percussionist and composer/author Noberto Mosconi, drummer Giovanni Marcassoli, guitarist Giorgio Pelliccioli, bassist Stefano Colombelli, keyboardist Massimo Berti (hereinafter WishKey) will convince him more and more to focus on writing songs and deepening of technologies, wearing audio recording. In passed his exams as a composer and author and entered as registered in SIAE, in which became as Associated in with the nomination of the President Roman Vlad. From to had been working as a textile chemist at the MCS Urgnano which gave him the opportunity to travel, especially across Europe and the USA and by these experiences grew the desire to publish some of the many songs that recorded in his small studio. In , in the wake of the newly Italo Dance, released his first single "Happy children" produced by David Zambelli (DJ and owner of the record store American Disco in Bergamo) to whom he submitted a "cassette tape" with 3 demo including the harmonic basis of Happy Children. The record had been realized with Marco Gotti (sax) and Bruno Bergonzi (Simmons drum) at Regson Studio in Milan with the engineer Enzo Maffione. Mixed by Massimo Noé at Baby Studio. Distributed in Italy by Discomagic, within a few months became one of the unforgettable "Evergreen" dance of the Eighties and was bought by Carrere France at MIDEM for worldwide distribution. In he leaved his job as a textile technician and repeated the success with the second single "Dream", especially in the French market, where his two hits remained for years the soundtrack of the two most important TV musical shows TOP30 and TOP50. He lived in France from to , based in Provence, promoting Radio/TV throughout Europe and performing the songs of the first LP â€Å"Springtimeâ€. After the success of the first album and with the end of the collaboration with the team of David Zambelli, he also became producer of himself and recorded several discomixes as "Believe Me", "Under The Moon" and "You'll never break my heart" with the historic Italian label Durium. The early Nineties saw P. Lion active and focused on the recording technology and deepening of digital audio in the personal studio of Alzano Lombardo as well as in the one situated in the School of Music CDPM of which he became Vice President. In he released his second album, titled "A Step In The Right Way", devoted to his son Edoardo, born in '94, published by FMA and its original publisher Italo Allione. He has also worked as composer, arranger and producer for several artists including Betty Villani (De nuevo tu) and Tony Sheridan (Colors) as well as consultant of the jazz label â€Å"CDPM/Lionâ€. The last decade also saw the creation of the label and music publishing Faier Entertainment and DiPaiTon together members Tullio Lanfranchi and Davide Sapienza. At the end of he started the design and construction, with the invaluable help and advice of friends and fellow musicians Ugo Passera, Lucio Bianchetti and Roger Rota, the new professional recording studio P. LION Studios in Ranica combining the best of the analog and digital audio technologies. Precious to the achievement of a unparalleled quality listening the contribution of Maestro Bruno Santori which provides the main monitors and 2 studio recorders from ex DbOne Recording Studio. Unfortunately on the â€Å"big†studio based on SSL G Plus was closed due to the general economic and music production crisis. On February start with a single for the new LP of P. LION Project with the main vocalist Paola Parisi and backing vocal Carlo Baggi. New single MONeY released on May, 10 is the first song from the upcoming album. Discography Albums: • Springtime (Discomagic - Carrere Records, ) • A step in the right way (FMA Records, ) Singles/Maxi 45: • Happy Children (Discomagic - Carrere Records, ) • Dream (Discomagic - Carrere Records, ) • Reggae radio (Discomagic - Carrere Records, ) • Believe me (Durium Records, ) • Under the moon (Durium Records, ) • You'll never break my heart (Durium Records, ) • Burn In His Hands (P.Lion Production, ) • A Salty Dog/Sea So Blue (Records, ) • MONeY (Records, ) • Remember (Records, )