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Will Wells, Hummingbird Technologies - The Farms of the Future
Will Wells, Hummingbird Technologies - The Farms of the Future Will is the founder and CEO of Hummingbird Technologies. The vision for which came to him on a hospital bed during a two-year fight with cancer. Happily recovered, Will is now realising that vision, using the most advanced machine learning and computer vision techniques to deliver actionable insights on crop health.
ALCC Program Awards Nearly 6 Million Summit Node Hours across 31 Projects
By • 6 days ago Selected researchers will receive access to Summit from 2020 to 2021 Each year, researchers are awarded computing hours at the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF)—a US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science User Facility located at DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)—through the DOE Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research’s (ASCR’s) Leadership Computing Challenge (ALCC).
Content Ideas All Brands Can Use In 2020
What content to post is, like most things with social media, a case of “well, it depends”. But there are some content ideas which work across the board – whether you’re a hotel, or an IT company. Let’s discuss. People Regardless of your brand or size, make sure you’re posting pictures and videos of people – your team (even if it’s just you), your customers, or whoever relevant. Why? Because when people see people, it catches the eye and builds emotional connections.
Give, Don’t Take - A Social Media Ethos For Hotels
Any client of Founders Media will know we aren’t massive on ‘selling’. While it may sound rich as social media is, for many, a sales tool, it’s not our ethos in the world of social media, and it’s not the ethos of many experience social media managers when it comes to social media marketing. It all falls down to the way you view it. You can view social media as a pure sales tool. A way to tell people (if anyone is listening) about your new offer, about your amazing sale.
Creativity In Social Media Marketing
Being creative isn’t exactly an on/off switch, but in the world of social media marketing, it’s so useful. While we all know getting a good night’s sleep and trying to not get too stressed will help the creative process, here are a few tips to come up with inventive ideas for your social. Seek advice Rope in your team, colleagues, or social-savvy friend to think of some ideas for your social content. The more brains are involved, the merrier.
Hotel Social Media Trends
In today’s marketing world, hotels and social media go hand-in-hand. From showing off a nice view, to nurturing sales and helping with customer service. Here are a few trends we see in the world of hotel social media today. Influencers Influencers continue to become today’s ‘new celebrities’ and dominate our social media feeds. For good reason, too. The attention tide is facing social media, and successful influencers will introduce your hotel to the correct audience, in the correct way.
Do’s & Don’ts Of Social Media For Luxury Hotels
Social media for hotels can be difficult, and so, so subjective. Can you post about alcohol? Christmas if in certain countries? can you post pictures of guests or staff? What should you post in the first place? When we talk about luxury hotel marketing, it can get even more limited, despite being a pleasure to do. Let’s look at a few do’s and don’ts of social media for luxury hotels.
86-year-old pulled from well at age 3 searches for savior
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (AP) — Philadelphia native Willard Cumberland returned last week with his son and grandson to search for a woman who saved his life when he was a child.Cumberland was born in 1932 and lived near Cumberland Street. When he was three years old he fell down a well.
86-year-old pulled from well at age 3 searches for savior
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (AP) — Philadelphia native Willard Cumberland returned last week with his son and grandson to search for a woman who saved his life when he was a child.Cumberland was born in 1932 and lived near Cumberland Street. When he was three years old he fell down a well.
86-year-old pulled from well at age 3 searches for savior
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (AP) — Philadelphia native Willard Cumberland returned last week with his son and grandson to search for a woman who saved his life when he was a child.Cumberland was born in 1932 and lived near Cumberland Street. When he was three years old he fell down a well.
86-year-old pulled from well at age 3 searches for savior
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86-Year-Old Pulled From Well at Age 3 Searches for Savior
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (AP) — Philadelphia native Willard Cumberland returned last week with his son and grandson to search for a woman who saved his life when he was a child. Cumberland was born in 1932 and lived near Cumberland Street. When he was three years old he fell down a well. His life was saved when Iris Jones, who was four years old at the time, saw him in the well and was able to pull him out.
86-year-old pulled from well at age 3 searches for savior
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (AP) — Philadelphia native Willard Cumberland returned last week with his son and grandson to search for a woman who saved his life when he was a child.Cumberland was born in 1932 and lived near Cumberland Street. When he was three years old he fell down a well.
86-year-old pulled from well at age 3 searches for savior
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (AP) — Philadelphia native Willard Cumberland returned last week with his son and grandson to search for a woman who saved his life when he was a child.Cumberland was born in 1932 and lived near Cumberland Street. When he was three years old he fell down a well.
Diamond Dreams league gives local youth a chance to play
Kolby Buffington is excited about the fall and a chance to participate in the Diamond Dreams Baseball League for the fourth time. The 18-year-old looks forward to being able to play with his friends and being on the same team as his brother again. “I just like to play,” Buffington said.Diamond Dreams is a baseball league for special needs children as young as four.
Dot Warren loves hosting family
Dot Warren loves hosting family and friends at her home east of Philadelphia.
The Ideal Social Media Content Strategy For Hotels
All social media strategies are subjective, and hotels in particular tend to require unique content strategies altogether. Hotels need to convey their brand, location, rooms, food and beverage, events and more. In this blog, we will take a closer look at what key elements make up the perfect social strategy for hotels. A main reason guests stay in hotels is the location.
3 injured in two-vehicle wreck
A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Pecan Avenue and Beacon Street in Philadelphia left three injured last week. The collision occurred shortly after 7 p.m. last Tuesday when a white Ford F-250 truck traveling west on Beacon Street collided with a blue Ford F-150 truck carrying five people headed south on Pecan Avenue.
Houston brings people together with cooking, flowers
Sharon Lynn Houston learned to cook from her mother, Juanita Ricks, and her godmother Betty Beamer. “They are some of the best southern cooks you could ever meet,” Houston said. Even now, whenever she has a question about a dish, Houston will call her godmother for advice. Houston has two sons and eight grandchildren who she enjoys cooking for. She also has a large extended family who to town for holidays and special occasions from as far away as New York and Chicago.
Farewell to priest whose ancestors were converted by apostle Thomas
Parishioners at Holy Cross Catholic Church are heartbroken Father Augustine Palimattam is leaving for Meridian because of his profound impact over just six short years in Philadelphia.“I was teary again this morning,” Lynn Holland Benson wrote on Facebook Sunday.
Spears shares passion for woodwork, cooking
Hilton Spears is a licensed contractor who expresses his creativity through his work and hobbies. Since he was a teenager, Spears has enjoyed woodworking. He would build furniture or anything else he could think of whenever he had the chance. In 1996, his passion for woodworking grew into a cabinet business which at its peak in 2006 had 26 full time employees. “I kept thinking, this has got to end,” he said.
There’s a baby boom at Neshoba Elementary
When Kaitlin Copeland told principal Tiffany Plott she was pregnant in July, five other teachers already had, and Plott joked she would quit if one more person got pregnant. Sixteen teachers at Neshoba Elementary School were pregnant during the 2017-2018 school year. Soon, every time a teacher would tell Plott they needed to tell her something she would ask if they were pregnant. A full 20 percent of the teachers at the school were pregnant at some point during the school year.
Fun times for teens at Geyser Falls park
Jacob McMillan is spending his third straight summer working at Geyser Falls. The Neshoba Central High School senior spent his first year working in food and beverage before becoming a lifeguard. McMillan said he enjoys making new friends and seeing people he met during previous summers.
Why Hotels Aren’t Using Social Media Properly
There are lots of brands that don’t use social media properly, and the world of hotels is no different. Of course, there are exceptions. Marriott’s new brand of hotels, Moxy, have clearly ranked social as highly important. Further, Four Seasons employ a social media ‘guru’ in each hotel, and reportedly spend 50% of their marketing budget on social media – all of which is evident in their results.
LGBTQ students find a home away from home at MSU
Each summer thousands of students pack their bags and prepare to start college at Mississippi State University. Many students worry about finding friends and a place where they will feel welcome.
Why Hotels Aren’t Using Social Media Properly
There are lots of brands that don’t use social media properly, and the world of hotels is no different. Of course, there are exceptions. Marriott’s new brand of hotels, Moxy, have clearly ranked social as highly important. Further, Four Seasons employ a social media ‘guru’ in each hotel, and reportedly spend 50% of their marketing budget on social media – all of which is evident in their results.
Agricultural education comes to life in the Mississippi State University Community Garden
Outside the western wall of the Mississippi State University Landscape Architecture Building, the MSU Community Garden brings agricultural education to life.As garden coordinator, graduate student Eloisa De Leon organizes weekly community service days at the garden, where students and community members get hands-on gardening experience and conduct research into small-scale water collection and distribution.“Since we are still in construction, we do a little bit of gardening, a little bit of...
GLOtron shines bright in Starkville
When DJ GLOtron takes the stage at Cowbells Sports Grill, his energy is infectious. He instantly grabs the attention of everyone in the room and refuses to let go, which is no small task in a bar the size of Cowbells.Julie Caprizzi, a manager and bartender at Cowbells Sports Grill, said every time DJ GLOtron whose real name is Philip Vanderleest, performs, the crowds grow larger.
This Week in Starkville
A variety of events will take place on Mississippis State University's campus and throughout Starkville this week.Two campus organizations will recruit new members throughout the week. The Career Center will offer resume criticism in advance of next week’s Spring Career Days. Graduate students can attend the weekly grad student night at Two Brothers Smoked Meats on Thursday, while all students can enjoy a lip sync competition on campus Friday.
The Revival of Direct Mail In Healthcare Marketing
by Will Wells | Dec 14, 2017 | Branding & Identity, Springboard News Direct mail in healthcare advertising as a tactic has undoubtedly declined in volume over the past decade. One of the contributing factors, of course, has been the rise and surge of digital and social media platforms. Both allow healthcare brands to effectively and efficiently deliver their message to consumers where they are; on line, on their phones, and always on demand.
Current players react to reports that Joe Moorhead is MSU's new football coach - The Reflector: Sports
Posted: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 8:49 pm | Updated: 10:38 pm, Tue Nov 28, 2017. Current players react to reports that Joe Moorhead is MSU's new football coach Will Wells | Life and Entertainment Editor Taylor Rayburn | Sports Editor Collin Smith | Online Editor Reflector-Online.com | 0 comments It was reported on Tuesday night that Pennsylvania State University offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead accepted the head football coach position at Mississippi State University.
Former and current MSU players react to Mullen leaving - The Reflector: Sports
This news caused a strong reaction from MSU football fans and, most notably, some of the players. Their reactions range from total shock, to flat out denial. However, in the end, most came back and showed their support once the shock had worn off. Here are some of their reactions as the news broke: While these players showed their disbelief, some of the players were supportive of Mullen and the MSU football program moving forward.
Starkville Weekend Preview - The Reflector: Life
While Mississippi State University’s football team is on the road this weekend, sports fans can watch MSU volleyball, men’s basketball and women’s basketball games on campus this weekend. Those interested in learning more about agriculture or philosophy can attend a free lecture about either subject on campus Friday. Fans of gospel music can attend the Black Voices Gospel Choir’s fall concert at Beth-El M.B. Church on Saturday.
Starkville Weekend Preview - The Reflector: Life
Fans of MSU athletics can check out MSU’s volleyball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and football, which will all play at home this weekend. Meanwhile, anyone who enjoys extending their education beyond the classroom can choose to learn more about sociology or literature through lectures taking place on campus Friday afternoon. Country music fans can end their Saturday by taking in a Riley Green concert at Rick’s Cafe. What: The University Florist will hold a Christmas open house.
Starkville Weekend Preview - The Reflector: Life
What: To celebrate Mississippi's Bicentennial, Darrel Schmitz, professor of geosciences, and George Phillips, the curator of paleontology at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson, will lead a discussion on important fossil finds in Mississippi. Schmitz and Phillips will also discuss economic geology. Sandwiches and snacks will be available for attendees. When: 12 p.m. Friday, in Hilbun Hall, room 300. The event is free to the public.
Local politicians aim to reach younger demographic - The Reflector: News
Starkville residents who make their way to the ballot box on Nov. 7 will face several decisions which will impact the area. Elections will take place for the local Mississippi House of Representatives’ seat, the Oktibbeha County district 1 constable, Oktibbeha County chancery clerk and the Oktibbeha County circuit clerk. There will also be a referendum on the ballot to decide whether Oktibbeha County should sell OCH Regional Medical Center or not.
Starkville Weekend Preview - The Reflector: Life
What: Guest speaker Charles Sims, an assistant professor of economics at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, will be giving a lecture entitled “Hurry Up or Wait: The Effects of Climate Change and Variability on the Timing of Private Adaptation.” When: Friday at 1 p.m. in Lloyd-Ricks-Watson Building, room 310.
Homeward Bound helps pets find forever homes - The Reflector: Life
Meanwhile, shelters in the Northeast faced the opposite problem. There, many shelters have long wait lists for those interested in adopting a dog. In response to these issues, the three students founded Homeward Bound, an organization that transports dogs from local shelters to shelters in the Northeast, where they will be more adoptable.
Incumbency is essential to the American government - The Reflector: Opinion
The fact such a large portion of Congress stays the same from election to election, despite low approval for the body, is due to a variety of factors; but most of it comes down to the myriad of advantages incumbency provides. One idea which is frequently bandied about by political pundits as a way to improve Congress is to impose term limits on Congress members. This would be a horrible, undemocratic and likely ineffective solution to Congress’ abysmal approval numbers.
Starkville Weekend Preview - The Reflector: Life
What: Virgil “Duke” Beasley of the Tennessee Valley Archaeological Research firm will give a lecture entitled “Lemonade: Practicing Anthropology in a CRM Environment.” The lecture is part of the Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures’ Afternoon Anthropology Lecture Series. When: 11 a.m. on Friday in Etheredge Hall room 224. This is a free event.
Starkville Weekend Preview - The Reflector: Life
What: The MSU Communication Department’s 11th annual golf tournament will take place on Friday. Registration for the event will take place between 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., with the event starting at noon. The cost to participate is $125 per person, with all proceeds going toward the Lora J. DeFore Scholarships. When: Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the MSU Golf Course.
Starkville Weekend Preview - The Reflector: Life
What: Fifteen women will compete for the title of Miss MSU 2018. The winner will compete in the Miss Mississippi pageant in Vicksburg next summer. General Admission tickets will cost $15, while students with identification can purchase tickets for $10. When: 7 p.m. Friday in Bettersworth Auditorium in Lee Hall What: MSU’s improv comedy troupe will return to Moseley Hall for the first time this semester for a pair of short-form comedy shows. When: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday in Moseley Hall.
Hood Baby & the Barnacles take the main stage
Meanwhile, current drummer Chase Carlton and guitar player Wes Toner were performing together in the band Chimney. When both groups lost members earlier this year, the four friends decided to start performing together using the Hood Baby & the Barnacles name. “We were all friends and had jammed together before,” Carlton said. “So, when we came together everything meshed pretty well.” The group hopes exposure at Bulldog Bash will propel the band to even greater success.
Starkville Weekend Preview - The Reflector: Life
However, the events surrounding the football game are not all happening this weekend as a visiting lecturer will be on campus Friday and a musical recital will take place in the old Baptist Student Union Building on Sunday. What: Booths representing a variety of local artist, restaurants and organizations will be set up in Downtown Starkville leading up to Bulldog Bash. When: 2-6 p.m. on Friday on Main Street. What: Local bands will perform during the Maroon Market as part of Bulldog Bash.
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