The document discusses the career path of becoming a sports agent. It notes that while many are told being a professional athlete is unrealistic, working as a sports agent provides opportunities in the growing sports industry. To succeed as an agent requires a college education, ideally in a relevant field like business or law. Agents must work long hours, travel frequently, and build strong relationships with clients to best represent their interests and negotiate contracts and endorsements. Following all regulations is important to maintain one's license, as violating rules, such as providing improper benefits to collegiate athletes, can lead to suspensions.
Nick-Anthony Zamucen is the president and CEO of B.O.T.S. and founder of Bio-One, a crime and trauma scene cleaning franchise. Bio-One offers franchises with an initial investment of $35,000-$75,000 that provide training and support for cleaning services like suicide cleanup and meth lab recovery. The business model is attractive due to high profit margins of 75-85%, recession-proof demand, and multiple revenue streams from insurance companies and property owners who require biohazard cleanup services.
Hiring Contract Security - Common Sense and Basic Guidelines for Hiring a Sec...Tom Huskerson
A comprehensive guide to understanding the private security industry and how it works. Most security companies are reputable and professional organizations. But there are some security practices that need to be examined and, as a business owner or manager, you need to be aware of the issues in contract security. This includes hiring practices, management of guards and the liabilities incurred with the hiring of a security company. No security company is perfect so understanding who you are working with and their reputation and practices can save some serious headaches, legal problems and money.
The document provides information about becoming a State Farm insurance agent. It describes the career as offering fulfilling work helping people protect what's important to them with the support of a Fortune 500 company. The process of becoming an agent involves completing assessments to evaluate fit for the role, obtaining licenses, participating in a 17-week paid internship, and then potentially being offered an independent contractor agreement. State Farm agents have flexibility and backing from a stable, well-known brand with over 100 products and extensive resources.
The document provides information on various topics related to law enforcement, including the importance of professional training, financial health and retirement planning, body worn cameras, police vehicles, and cybercrime enforcement. It discusses how training should be viewed as an investment that benefits law enforcement agencies now and in the future. It also notes common misconceptions around retirement planning and the likelihood of needing long-term care.
Why is being a member of ASPPA similar to being a West Point Cadet?Mark Mensack
While most professional organizations have some sort of code of conduct, the West Point and ASPPA codes contain affirmative ethical obligations? While most ethical codes contain negative ethical obligations such as, “don’t lie cheat or steal;” the ASPPA code mandates an affirmative obligation to take action in certain situations.
This continuing education session examines the underlying components of the ASPPA Code of Professional Conduct particularly affirmative and negative ethical obligations; the moral hazard facing the clients of ASPPA members and the members’ affirmative ethical obligation to act; and some of the common ethical pitfalls facing fiduciary clients who work with non-fiduciary service providers.
This document discusses the importance of music education in schools and communities. It outlines some of the challenges facing music education, such as budget cuts reducing music programs and inconsistent requirements across grade levels. The document advocates for strengthening music education by providing daily lessons, consistent programs in middle school, and more support for high school programs. It provides examples of communities taking initiatives to support music education through programs that provide instruments and encourage community music-making. The document argues that music education improves academic and life skills while fostering creativity, and that stronger support is needed to allow music programs to thrive.
The MY HERO Project's 2015 Annual Report summarizes their mission, global participation, digital tools and resources, learning circles, gallery, and salon series events from the past year. Millions of teachers and students from around the world take part annually in celebrating local and global heroes through story sharing, art, and community action projects coordinated through online and in-person activities.
Bethany had a crush on Lance from her math class. While shopping at the grocery store, she bumped into Lance and nervously invited him to her family's upcoming masked ball party. Lance accepted the invitation and said he would check his schedule. Bethany was proud of herself for mustering the courage to ask Lance, even if he ultimately couldn't make it to the party.
Nick-Anthony Zamucen is the president and CEO of B.O.T.S. and founder of Bio-One, a crime and trauma scene cleaning franchise. Bio-One offers franchises with an initial investment of $35,000-$75,000 that provide training and support for cleaning services like suicide cleanup and meth lab recovery. The business model is attractive due to high profit margins of 75-85%, recession-proof demand, and multiple revenue streams from insurance companies and property owners who require biohazard cleanup services.
Hiring Contract Security - Common Sense and Basic Guidelines for Hiring a Sec...Tom Huskerson
A comprehensive guide to understanding the private security industry and how it works. Most security companies are reputable and professional organizations. But there are some security practices that need to be examined and, as a business owner or manager, you need to be aware of the issues in contract security. This includes hiring practices, management of guards and the liabilities incurred with the hiring of a security company. No security company is perfect so understanding who you are working with and their reputation and practices can save some serious headaches, legal problems and money.
The document provides information about becoming a State Farm insurance agent. It describes the career as offering fulfilling work helping people protect what's important to them with the support of a Fortune 500 company. The process of becoming an agent involves completing assessments to evaluate fit for the role, obtaining licenses, participating in a 17-week paid internship, and then potentially being offered an independent contractor agreement. State Farm agents have flexibility and backing from a stable, well-known brand with over 100 products and extensive resources.
The document provides information on various topics related to law enforcement, including the importance of professional training, financial health and retirement planning, body worn cameras, police vehicles, and cybercrime enforcement. It discusses how training should be viewed as an investment that benefits law enforcement agencies now and in the future. It also notes common misconceptions around retirement planning and the likelihood of needing long-term care.
Why is being a member of ASPPA similar to being a West Point Cadet?Mark Mensack
While most professional organizations have some sort of code of conduct, the West Point and ASPPA codes contain affirmative ethical obligations? While most ethical codes contain negative ethical obligations such as, “don’t lie cheat or steal;” the ASPPA code mandates an affirmative obligation to take action in certain situations.
This continuing education session examines the underlying components of the ASPPA Code of Professional Conduct particularly affirmative and negative ethical obligations; the moral hazard facing the clients of ASPPA members and the members’ affirmative ethical obligation to act; and some of the common ethical pitfalls facing fiduciary clients who work with non-fiduciary service providers.
This document discusses the importance of music education in schools and communities. It outlines some of the challenges facing music education, such as budget cuts reducing music programs and inconsistent requirements across grade levels. The document advocates for strengthening music education by providing daily lessons, consistent programs in middle school, and more support for high school programs. It provides examples of communities taking initiatives to support music education through programs that provide instruments and encourage community music-making. The document argues that music education improves academic and life skills while fostering creativity, and that stronger support is needed to allow music programs to thrive.
The MY HERO Project's 2015 Annual Report summarizes their mission, global participation, digital tools and resources, learning circles, gallery, and salon series events from the past year. Millions of teachers and students from around the world take part annually in celebrating local and global heroes through story sharing, art, and community action projects coordinated through online and in-person activities.
Bethany had a crush on Lance from her math class. While shopping at the grocery store, she bumped into Lance and nervously invited him to her family's upcoming masked ball party. Lance accepted the invitation and said he would check his schedule. Bethany was proud of herself for mustering the courage to ask Lance, even if he ultimately couldn't make it to the party.
This document provides an introduction to OpenStack, including:
- OpenStack is an open-source software platform for building private and public clouds with components that provide compute, storage, and networking capabilities.
- The OpenStack architecture is modular with components that can be used individually or together, including compute, networking, block storage, image service, object storage, identity service, and dashboard.
- Challenges of deploying OpenStack include needing skills in Linux, cloud infrastructure, and OpenStack architecture, as well as getting operations and engineering teams familiarized with OpenStack.
Words Associated with Questions about Macros in TexAngela Lozano
This document analyzes questions tagged with <macros> on the tex.stackexchange.com repository to identify common words associated with questions about macros in TeX. It finds that the top words in questions are macro, command, how, newcommand, latex, using, and commands. The top words provide insight into frequent questions about defining and using macros, as well as questions beginning with "how", "what", and "why" regarding macros. Future work could analyze questions to identify common macro issues or code smells mentioned in answers.
Recorded on Thursday, April 12, 2012. This webinar is Part II of a two-part review of issues related to immigration, women, and children. It discusses situations involving immigration and family issues that may arise for non-citizen women and their children. It looks at situations such as non-citizen women with Canadian-born children, and sponsorship when relationships break down. Presenters are Tamar Witelson, Legal Director at The Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC) and Raoul Boulakia, a lawyer and certified specialist in Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship law. Those not already familiar with basic concepts related to immigration status should review Immigration, Women, and Children: Part I - Basic Concepts.
Watch an archived version at:
http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/immigration-women-and-children-part-ii-%E2%80%93-sample-situations
This document provides an overview of the AutoLISP programming language and describes how to use AutoLISP to manipulate and interact with AutoCAD. It covers AutoLISP basics like expressions, functions, data types, variables, and error handling. It also explains how to use AutoLISP to access AutoCAD commands, get user input, perform geometric operations, convert between different representations, handle files, manipulate AutoCAD objects, and access extended data and the symbol table. The document is intended as a reference for AutoLISP developers.
Describes a “process” to help remove things from resumes that the job seeker may love, but can cause “red flags” or get the job seeker removed from the “interview” list by HR or the Hiring Manager. This presentation works best if some of the job-seekers can send in resumes two or three days prior to the presentation so individual “real” examples can be used during the process demonstration.
September 23, 2015 the Flagstaff CVB was honored by DMA West as a recipient of their "Best Idea" awards. As part of the honor, the CVB presented the #VisitCool and Flagstaff Cool Zone campaign at the annual Marketing Summit.
This document provides instructions for setting up DBACockpit in SAP Solution Manager to monitor remote databases. It describes downloading the necessary database libraries, installing the Oracle client, configuring tnsnames.ora and sqlnet.ora, setting environment variables, testing the connection, and importing the databases into DBACockpit from the system landscape directory.
Conan J Lum is submitting his resume for consideration for any future mixing job opportunities. He has 3 years of experience mixing in the food and pharmaceutical industries using various mixers and powder products both independently and as part of a team, finishing jobs on time and under budget. He is conscientious, hard-working, pays attention to detail, and is a quick learner eager to improve processes. He provided his contact information and references and asked to be considered for any suitable future openings.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Lucent Technologies faced challenges with its flagship 5ESS Switch product and global supply chain. The 5ESS was customized for each order but the market was shifting to data networks. Additionally, parts production in Asia led to long lead times and high costs. Lucent questioned whether its hub-and-spoke manufacturing model was still effective given the evolving environment and opportunities to leverage external resources and contract manufacturers. It considered outsourcing more activities to adapt to future needs while mitigating material shortages and inventory risks.
Reference: Mobile payment industry in china 2012-2015 C. Keiko Funahashi
Referenced in presentation, "The Seven Wonders of China's Mobile World"
http://www.slideshare.net/ckeikofunahashi/m-learncon-session-907-ckeikofunahashi
Trigeminal neuralgia is a nerve syndrome that causes an acute, electric-shock-like pain in parts of the face. It is a chronic condition that causes dangerous, irregular, rapid burning or shock-like face pain that lasts for seconds to minutes. Trigeminal neuralgia can be triggered by routine activities like brushing teeth, chewing, or touching the face. The exact cause is unknown but may include pressure on the trigeminal nerve from blood vessels or tumors. Treatment options include medicines, surgery, and complementary approaches.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise has also been shown to increase gray matter volume in the brain and reduce risks for conditions like Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
The document contains information about several of the author's landscape design projects, including summaries and diagrams of each. It includes designs for The Hartley Garden which focused on sustainability and natural elements, a landscape construction mapping project for a campus in Beijing including a fountain, and an exhibition hall design for a horticultural exposition in Qingdao where the author helped with renderings and presentations. Diagrams provide details on the site plans, sections, and other technical aspects of the projects.
Whether you've been in business one week or five years, an infusion of funds is always welcome. But what type of financing is best for your business? There are so many factors to consider--from the stage of your business to how much it'll cost to get the money--that just choosing a path to follow can be overwhelming.
It takes more than just a great idea to run a successful business. Entrepreneurs and existing business owners need capital to pursue their vision.
Raising funds is the most tedious and complex question faced by every startups. There are few options by which startups can raise funds are been listed in this presentation
This webinar discusses the opportunity for financial advisors to work with professional athletes. Most pro athletes go broke within a few years of retirement due to lack of financial planning. This presents a big problem but also a major business opportunity for advisors. The webinar recommends contacting sports agents who represent many athletes, rather than individual athletes. It provides tips on connecting with agents and an overview of the services offered by Pro Athlete Direct to help advisors build this business.
This document provides an introduction to OpenStack, including:
- OpenStack is an open-source software platform for building private and public clouds with components that provide compute, storage, and networking capabilities.
- The OpenStack architecture is modular with components that can be used individually or together, including compute, networking, block storage, image service, object storage, identity service, and dashboard.
- Challenges of deploying OpenStack include needing skills in Linux, cloud infrastructure, and OpenStack architecture, as well as getting operations and engineering teams familiarized with OpenStack.
Words Associated with Questions about Macros in TexAngela Lozano
This document analyzes questions tagged with <macros> on the tex.stackexchange.com repository to identify common words associated with questions about macros in TeX. It finds that the top words in questions are macro, command, how, newcommand, latex, using, and commands. The top words provide insight into frequent questions about defining and using macros, as well as questions beginning with "how", "what", and "why" regarding macros. Future work could analyze questions to identify common macro issues or code smells mentioned in answers.
Recorded on Thursday, April 12, 2012. This webinar is Part II of a two-part review of issues related to immigration, women, and children. It discusses situations involving immigration and family issues that may arise for non-citizen women and their children. It looks at situations such as non-citizen women with Canadian-born children, and sponsorship when relationships break down. Presenters are Tamar Witelson, Legal Director at The Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC) and Raoul Boulakia, a lawyer and certified specialist in Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship law. Those not already familiar with basic concepts related to immigration status should review Immigration, Women, and Children: Part I - Basic Concepts.
Watch an archived version at:
http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/immigration-women-and-children-part-ii-%E2%80%93-sample-situations
This document provides an overview of the AutoLISP programming language and describes how to use AutoLISP to manipulate and interact with AutoCAD. It covers AutoLISP basics like expressions, functions, data types, variables, and error handling. It also explains how to use AutoLISP to access AutoCAD commands, get user input, perform geometric operations, convert between different representations, handle files, manipulate AutoCAD objects, and access extended data and the symbol table. The document is intended as a reference for AutoLISP developers.
Describes a “process” to help remove things from resumes that the job seeker may love, but can cause “red flags” or get the job seeker removed from the “interview” list by HR or the Hiring Manager. This presentation works best if some of the job-seekers can send in resumes two or three days prior to the presentation so individual “real” examples can be used during the process demonstration.
September 23, 2015 the Flagstaff CVB was honored by DMA West as a recipient of their "Best Idea" awards. As part of the honor, the CVB presented the #VisitCool and Flagstaff Cool Zone campaign at the annual Marketing Summit.
This document provides instructions for setting up DBACockpit in SAP Solution Manager to monitor remote databases. It describes downloading the necessary database libraries, installing the Oracle client, configuring tnsnames.ora and sqlnet.ora, setting environment variables, testing the connection, and importing the databases into DBACockpit from the system landscape directory.
Conan J Lum is submitting his resume for consideration for any future mixing job opportunities. He has 3 years of experience mixing in the food and pharmaceutical industries using various mixers and powder products both independently and as part of a team, finishing jobs on time and under budget. He is conscientious, hard-working, pays attention to detail, and is a quick learner eager to improve processes. He provided his contact information and references and asked to be considered for any suitable future openings.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Lucent Technologies faced challenges with its flagship 5ESS Switch product and global supply chain. The 5ESS was customized for each order but the market was shifting to data networks. Additionally, parts production in Asia led to long lead times and high costs. Lucent questioned whether its hub-and-spoke manufacturing model was still effective given the evolving environment and opportunities to leverage external resources and contract manufacturers. It considered outsourcing more activities to adapt to future needs while mitigating material shortages and inventory risks.
Reference: Mobile payment industry in china 2012-2015 C. Keiko Funahashi
Referenced in presentation, "The Seven Wonders of China's Mobile World"
http://www.slideshare.net/ckeikofunahashi/m-learncon-session-907-ckeikofunahashi
Trigeminal neuralgia is a nerve syndrome that causes an acute, electric-shock-like pain in parts of the face. It is a chronic condition that causes dangerous, irregular, rapid burning or shock-like face pain that lasts for seconds to minutes. Trigeminal neuralgia can be triggered by routine activities like brushing teeth, chewing, or touching the face. The exact cause is unknown but may include pressure on the trigeminal nerve from blood vessels or tumors. Treatment options include medicines, surgery, and complementary approaches.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise has also been shown to increase gray matter volume in the brain and reduce risks for conditions like Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
The document contains information about several of the author's landscape design projects, including summaries and diagrams of each. It includes designs for The Hartley Garden which focused on sustainability and natural elements, a landscape construction mapping project for a campus in Beijing including a fountain, and an exhibition hall design for a horticultural exposition in Qingdao where the author helped with renderings and presentations. Diagrams provide details on the site plans, sections, and other technical aspects of the projects.
Whether you've been in business one week or five years, an infusion of funds is always welcome. But what type of financing is best for your business? There are so many factors to consider--from the stage of your business to how much it'll cost to get the money--that just choosing a path to follow can be overwhelming.
It takes more than just a great idea to run a successful business. Entrepreneurs and existing business owners need capital to pursue their vision.
Raising funds is the most tedious and complex question faced by every startups. There are few options by which startups can raise funds are been listed in this presentation
This webinar discusses the opportunity for financial advisors to work with professional athletes. Most pro athletes go broke within a few years of retirement due to lack of financial planning. This presents a big problem but also a major business opportunity for advisors. The webinar recommends contacting sports agents who represent many athletes, rather than individual athletes. It provides tips on connecting with agents and an overview of the services offered by Pro Athlete Direct to help advisors build this business.
Working in a law firm can be extremely dissatisfying for many attorneys. While law firms offer prestigious positions and high pay, they also involve long hours, job insecurity, and lack of work-life balance. For many attorneys, a career in a law firm ends up being the worst choice and leads only to persistent unhappiness. If an attorney is consistently unhappy in a law firm, they need to seriously consider other career options sooner rather than later, rather than living a life they do not enjoy just to please others' expectations. Leaving a career in a law firm, even for something completely unrelated to law, can be a brave and worthwhile choice for an attorney's long-term happiness and well-being.
2015
English 306, Christolear Nathan Afshin
Response to the new proposed labor department rules
The Labor Department has proposed a set of rules and regulations that would put financial advisers under a fiduciary standard. This would legally require these advisers to put their clients’ interests above their own. While the spirit of these proposals is all in good intention, they will not be good for the investors or the industry and ought not to be enacted.
Executive Summary
Since the financial crisis, the trust in financial advisers has eroded deeply. Many have lost trust in not only the financial system but also individual advisers. Their loss of trust is not completely unwarranted, conflicts of interest do in fact exist within the financial services industry and they have dire consequences. Conflicted advice for financial advisers to their clients can lower the expected returns of the clients’ investments and lead to a cumulative billions in annual wealth that is lost in the U.S. economy.
To combat this horrid phenomenon, the U.S. Labor Department has proposed a set of rules and regulations that would put a federal law in place that puts a fiduciary standard on financial advisers. This standard would legally require financial advisers to put the interest of the clients above the interests of the adviser. Although this may seem adequate and necessary on the surface, these rules would put a damper on the financial services industry and would end up hurting the very people trying to be protected. These rules would not work because they would cause a regulatory overlap and could end up reducing options for smaller investors.
Instead of proposing rules that would hurt the industry and consumers or rather do nothing at all and stick with the horrid status quo, I have proposed a solution. This proposal would be a private, objective nonprofit body that ensures the financial industry can fix itself rather than be attempted to be fixed by an outside body. This way we will be able to write our own destiny, rather than be told what it is. This non-profit body, with a tentative name of The Financial Ethics Body, will be funded by financial services companies that participate in this plan as a fixed percentage of their profits. By participating in the program, companies will have an ethics audit every six months to ensure that all of their employees are behaving in the most ethical way possible. If they pass this audit, companies will get an accreditation. I know some might say, “Why would any company pay dues to get audited with no guarantee of passing”, and I will tell you why. Companies will participate in this curriculum because it will become a nationwide standard to have and will show the public that a company is trustworthy and therefore eligible for their business. Not having this accreditation will be a red flag for businesses and drive potential clients away. This is, without a doubt, the best possible solution to this problem.
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When Being a Lawyer is Not for You: How to Successfully Transition into the J...LawCrossing
The document discusses how many lawyers are unhappy in their careers and want to transition to different jobs. It outlines some of the challenges lawyers face when considering career changes, such as balancing work and family demands. However, it also provides advice on how lawyers can successfully make a transition, including developing a career plan, taking action towards goals, getting support from others, and highlighting their skills to pursue new opportunities. The overall message is that career changes for lawyers require time, effort and risk, but with preparation lawyers have many options available to find fulfilling work outside of traditional legal careers.
Everybody negotiates. Some people like it, others hate it but all agree that the ability to negotiate well is a valuable business skill and therefore it’s something worth doing well.
To be successful in negotiations with venture capitalists, you have to be tough, but it also helps to have a strategy. Fortunately, Game Theory provides us with insights that can lead to practical results.
Creating value that can be captured is the essence of business. Added value equals total value created with the startupper in the game, minus total value created without the startupper in the game. One idea that we emphasize is working with what we term "complementors." A complementor is the opposite of a competitor.
Career dissatisfaction among lawyers is a popular topic right now, and is causing many attorneys to leave the legal profession. Here’s how to solve it.
Advisers are increasingly identifying themselves as ERISA fiduciaries in response to employer demands and new disclosure requirements. Some advisers have been hesitant to take on fiduciary status due to lack of education on ERISA rules and responsibilities. Failure to understand and properly manage fiduciary duties can result in severe penalties such as fines and lawsuits. Advisers can protect themselves by obtaining education on ERISA regulations, purchasing errors and omissions insurance, and establishing infrastructure to audit their compliance with fiduciary obligations.
Algal biomass, as measured by chlorophyll a concentrations, was found to vary across sample sites and periods but did not differ between control and impacted sites prior to the disturbance. Nutrient levels of nitrate and soluble reactive phosphorus did not significantly differ between control and impacted sites for either factor. A trend was observed of higher fine organic sediments at impacted sites compared to the control site following the disturbance.
Apprentice and builder the two stages of a law firm attorneys legal careerBCG Attorney Search
Do you have the long-term vision and staying power to be truly successful at a large law firm? Learn about the two stages of a law firm attorney’s legal career.
The document discusses the benefits of franchising as a business option. It notes that franchising provides a proven business model, brand recognition, training and ongoing support. Some key advantages include lower risk of failure compared to independent businesses and the ability to benefit from a large, established brand. The document provides statistics on the size and growth of the franchising industry in the United States and examples of recession-resistant franchise concepts.
View Popular Essay Topics F. Online assignment writing service.Ana Shah
The document describes the steps to request and receive writing assistance from HelpWriting.net. It involves creating an account, completing an order form with instructions and deadline, reviewing writer bids and choosing one, placing a deposit to start the work, reviewing and authorizing payment for the completed paper if satisfied. The site promises original, high-quality content and refunds for plagiarized work. Revisions are allowed to ensure customer satisfaction.
A Comprehensive Guide For Employer Liability Insurance.pptxCore Medical Center
Employer Liability Insurance (ELI) provides crucial protection for businesses against lawsuits related to employment issues like discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and more. It covers legal expenses and settlement costs incurred during these claims, offering financial security and peace of mind to employers. ELI ensures compliance with legal requirements and safeguards a positive work environment. While it doesn't cover intentional wrongful acts, bodily injuries, or certain penalties, it remains a vital component of risk management. Understanding state and federal regulations, minimum coverage requirements and the claims process is essential. For comprehensive guidance on ELI and Occupational Hazard Insurance, consult Core Medical Center in the USA.
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1) The document is a report by Travis Ball for his AP Literature class about researching a career as a sports agent.
2) He met with Todd France, a renowned NFL agent and owner of an agency, to learn about the industry and create a mock pitch for a draft prospect.
3) Ball encountered challenges like scheduling meetings around France's busy schedule but overcame them. He learned important habits like avoiding procrastination that will help in pursuing a sports agent career.
Travis Ball wrote a letter to the judges of his senior project at Creekview High School. He chose to do his project on becoming a sports agent because he has a lifelong love of sports. For his project, Ball created a legal NFL contract and a pitch he would give to a potential draft pick. Through his research, Ball learned about the importance of contracts and endorsements for agents. He also gained valuable time management skills from working under strict deadlines. Ball believes the senior project experience will help prepare him for his goal of pursuing a career in sports management.
Travis Ball's research project focused on the business of sports agents. The document appears to be a draft NFL player pitch from a sports agent to recruit a potential draft pick client. The agent outlines their experience representing high profile NFL players, their marketing and exposure services, opportunities for endorsements and post-career success, and promises lifelong representation and commitment to serving the player's needs and interests.
Travis Ball is a 25-year-old graduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles studying computer science. He is originally from Austin, Texas and moved to Los Angeles after completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas. In his spare time, Travis enjoys playing basketball, hiking, and working on programming projects.
This product work log details Travis Ball's process of creating a pitch to represent NFL draft prospect Robert Griffin III. Over several meetings and research sessions, Ball narrows down his product idea, learns marketing techniques, scouts potential clients, and drafts the pitch focusing on money, exposure, endorsements and family atmosphere. He completes the pitch and negotiates a sample contract with Griffin, filling out the necessary NFLPA forms to make it a legally binding representation agreement.
This document outlines a senior project to create a business plan for an athlete that includes contracts and product endorsements. The student, Travis Ball, will develop the plan under the guidance of their teacher, Mrs. Corbett.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
GraphRAG for Life Science to increase LLM accuracyTomaz Bratanic
GraphRAG for life science domain, where you retriever information from biomedical knowledge graphs using LLMs to increase the accuracy and performance of generated answers
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
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“Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” a Presentation...
Senior project research paper
1. Travis Ball
AP Literature
Mrs. Corbett
Fall 2011
Sports Agent Senior Project
The typical dream of a child growing up to be professional athlete often guides people
away from sports as a profession in total for the reason that their parents and peers are constantly
telling them it is an unreachable goal. This actually is not true at all. People can find some of the
fastest growing industries in the athletic world. By creating monetary possibilities and protecting
athlete’s assets, sports agents provide a needed task as they also provide other worldly insights
for these young people.
The first step into the world of sports agents is schooling after high school. College is
where these young people striving to become agents receive the knowledge that will set
themselves up for years to come. Knowing that so few agents are truly successful, you have to be
the best qualified. Although not required, it is viewed well by others if the person has a degree in
a field such as business, marketing, sports management, or sports/tax law. Each one helping in
areas that will be needed to support the clients with whom the agents come in contact. Many
people seeking to become an agent take the course of having a law degree. “Is it necessary? Not
really. But it is an asset, both practically and from a presentation standpoint. Practically it
certainly helps when you are negotiating contracts. From a presentation standpoint a client
always knows that if they get themselves in trouble, they can call me I can handle it. It becomes
a one-stop shop” (Tampico). Joe Tampico is a well known lawyer and sports agent. He believes
that the law degree gives him an added quality that steers clients in his direction. His courtroom
2. expertise helps his clients if they get into legal troubles, monetary disputes, and anything in-
between. The more resources an agent has to offer, the more clients the agent will sign. The
assets of the agent can eventually equal profit for the agent, as well as the client, which can
incline almost any athlete toward a certain agent’s business.
Becoming a sports agent can be one of the hardest, yet rewarding industries to get in to.
There are the highs in the industry such as the pay. “Generally, a successful agent can expect to
earn in-between $150 to $600 an hour, after subtracting dues owed to his or her agency”
(Devantier and Turkington 73). This pay is one incentive for getting into the industry, but these
aspiring agents will never make the high end of this spectrum without knowing the right people
to start their career. While in college, many hopeful sports agents do internships with local
corporations to get a foot in the door. Through this process, skills needed to thrive and possibly
start their own business will be learned by the students. Many agents of today say that this is how
they first got started in the business of sports agency. It gives the agents their first exposure to
the life of sports agency. This will not automatically make you successful on the other hand.
Many people will get easily discouraged when immediate success does not happen. “Don’t take
no for an answer. You must be persistent and do whatever it takes to find your point of entry”
(Slough). Mark Slough speaks of his tribulations trying to become a successful agent. Agents
will have to stay strong to ever make it in the cut-throat industry. It is a business in which only a
few corporations manage almost everyone in athletics. “The sports agent’s primary duties consist
of negotiating contracts and finding endorsements for his or her clients. Contract negotiations
require great communication skills on the part of the sports agent” (Ferguson Publishing 71).
These duties come with a huge responsibility for the athlete’s financial and a lively well-being.
The relationships built during the negotiating period are very gratifying, yet cause many
3. problems. Many people realize the job is not for them as agents will work long hours especially
during negotiating times and may put a strain on family life.
Another tough aspect of the industry is the demanding travel schedule for agents. The job
demands agents to fly to many cities all over the country to negotiate contracts with clients,
negotiate clients’ contracts with teams, and to do endorsement deals. Though some take the
travel as a rough patch many find it as a relief knowing that they have no idea what they will be
doing the next day. The daily change exhilarates people in a day where sitting in a cubical is the
normality. “There is no such thing as a typical day in my life; everyday is different. I travel about
50% of the time and when I’m in the office everyday it’s different” (Steinberg). Mark
Steinberg’s travel patterns are no different than most. The time away from his office is a definite
with the contract negotiations, but everyday life in the office differs as well. No same person
calls about every client and not every client calls every day. Agents must be on their toes at all
times and ready for traveling or anything else unexpected. Teams only offer contracts for so long
and these contracts need to be acted upon swiftly.
Within all the madness of the career it is a key that agents find time to create a personal
bond between themselves, the client, and the client’s loved ones. Agents who care about the
people held dearest to the athletes are the agents that represent the most clients and who get the
higher cuts of players’ contracts. “You should care about your clients in their professional lives
as well as their personal lives. I’ve seen too many agents not care about the sport and the kids
that play it” (Kauffman). Steve Kauffman understands what it takes to thrive in the industry for a
long period of time. Caring for your clients is a key to both the athlete’s and the agent’s success.
The trust earned by the agent lets the client know that his or her best interests are always on the
4. agent’s mind. With this trust, unlimited endorsement deals and financial possibilities are
available.
Habitually agents will earn the ever so valuable trust by fighting for the betterment of the
well-being of their client’s health. The health of the clients is almost as vital to the agent as is
their own personal health. If no client is under contract with the corporation, no money or respect
will be earned by the agent. Agents fight to get regulations passed in the leagues that their clients
play in to protect their health. This refers to such things as the new helmet to helmet contact rule
in the NFL. Though it should be obvious that agents want their athletes at full strength, this still
creates a sense of protection created by the agent over the athlete in a world where athletes are
getting seriously injured on the playing field. “Every Sunday has been like an episode of ER.
There are times that I think I should have gone to Med School instead of Law School”
(Steinberg). It is a disheartening sight when a player lays unconscious and motionless on the
field. Most agents are making it their responsibility to help stop the horrific accidents from ever
happening. The longer the athlete plays, the longer both the agent and the athlete make money.
Though money is a key in the whole business as it is in almost any industry, money can also get
agents into trouble.
With the role of being named a sports agent, comes the responsibility of following rules
for recruiting college athletes for the agent’s representation. These rules get many agents in a ton
of trouble when they violate them. One agent who has had a mishap when it comes to recruiting
a college athlete is Marlon Sullivan. Sullivan, who was once in the news for having his NFLPA
Contract Advisor license suspended for six months after it was found that one of his employees
gave money to a former college football player. (Sullivan) Athletes who have not stated that they
5. are no longer in collegiate sports are not allowed to take any incentives whatsoever. This is
thought of as illegally convincing a possibly young, poor athlete to come to their agency because
they bought them a new car or luxury item in college. “Almost all incentives in big-time college
sports point to cheating” (Davis and Shropshire 73). All found incentives given to collegiate
athletes will get an agent suspended or even banned from the business if it is a repeat offense or
depending upon the severity of the offense. When an agent gets his or her license suspended, it
completely ruins their business. They have no way to make money because their clients are lost
and in some instances will never come back. Something that many agents try to follow is a code
of ethics. Following this code will almost always prevent the agent from doing something he or
she will regret in the future. If you decide to get a law degree as well to boost your likelihood
that you get a client, that leads to an even harsher code of ethics. “Licensed lawyers who
represent professional athletes may actually be at a disadvantage to non-lawyer agents when it
comes to recruiting clients” (Epstein 15). Lawyers are responsible for telling authorities if a
client has done something illegal, which is different from an agent who cannot disclose certain
information without being allowed by the client. This can often put a strain on the relationship if
the agent is required by law to tell of a certain incident that if the athlete had a choice would not
what to go public, so not all client-to-agent interaction is productive.
The business of sports agents is a very diverse industry that has many aspects which
must be planned for and respected to do well, which is why it is such an interesting career path.
It is an industry that is rapidly expanding with the development of so many professional sports.
Every athlete needs an agent and there will be many suitors for each of these clients. It makes for
a competitive business in which much traveling and hard work will be needed to succeed. Many
6. will never make it, but if the aspiring agent gets in to the right college courses and finds a good
mentor-like figure they will be able to go a long ways.
7. Works Cited
Davis, Timothy, and Kenneth L Shropshire. The Business of Sports Agents. 2nd ed. Philadelphia:
U of Pennsylvania P, 2008. Google Books. Web. 15 Nov. 2011.
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Devantier, Alecia T, and Carol A Turkington. Extraordinary Jobs in Sports. New York:
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Epstein, Adam. Sports Law. Clifton Park: Delmar Learning, 2003. Google Books. Web. 15 Nov.
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Ferguson Publishing. Ferguson’s Careers in Focus: Sports. 4th ed. New York: Infobase , 2008.
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Slough, Mark. “Mark Slough.” Interview by Richard Kimsey. Sports Agent Blog. N.p., 2011.
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