Thomas Spetter has spent two decades working in the pharmaceutical sector, having held positions both at Abbott Laboratories and Bristol-Myers Squibb. When not working, Tom Spetter regularly watches NFL football and follows the Seattle Seahawks. In a recent interview with ESPN radio, Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman said that he would push to reduce the national debt if he were ever to become president, and then said that he would work to put a stop to taxpayer funding of NFL stadiums. Sherman went on to say that the wealthy owners who draw revenue from the teams that play in those stadiums should bear the cost of building them. The outspoken Seattle all-pro defender alluded to a larger point. According to a report compiled in 2015, a massive 29 of 31 NFL stadiums have been subsidized in some manner by public funding over the past 20 years, with $7 billion of that figure going just to the construction of new stadium facilities. More specifically, however, CenturyLink Field had a total construction cost of $430 million. Public funds paid for $300 million of that total - nearly 70 percent. CenturlyLink Field is also home to Sherman and the Seattle Seahawks.
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Thomas “Tom” Spetter has served as a manager of public health within the virology division at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Outside of his work, Thomas Spetter enjoys following Seattle Seahawks football. The Seattle Seahawks joined the National Football League (NFL) in 1976. The team went through seven seasons in the league before making its first postseason appearance in 1983, defeating the Denver Broncos in a wild-card game and upsetting the Miami Dolphins before losing to the Los Angeles Raiders 30-14. Seattle returned to the postseason in 1984, 1987, and 1988 before enduring a 10-year playoff drought. After losing a wild-card game to the Dolphins in 2000, the franchise missed out on postseason play three years in a row. Beginning in 2003, Seattle became a more consistent presence in the postseason. The team made five consecutive playoff runs between 2003 and 2007, including trip to the Super Bowl in 2005. Facing the Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle scored first and trailed the Steelers by just four points midway through the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell 21-10. Seattle returned to the Super Bowl in 2012 to record one of the most lopsided victories in NFL history. Touted as a match up between defense and offense, the defensive-minded Seahawks scored 36 consecutive points before the Denver Broncos finally scored a touchdown to close the third quarter. It was Denver’s only score, and the Seahawks won the game 43-8. Seattle returned to the Super Bowl the following season but could not repeat, dropping a tight contest to the New England Patriots. Thomas “Tom” Spetter has worked in pharmaceutical sales for over 20 years. In his free time, Thomas Spetter enjoys a range of activities, including skiing, traveling, and cheering on the San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners. In a recently released statement, the Seattle Mariners organization announced that the team has acquired Nick Vincent from the San Diego Padres. Vincent, a 29-year-old pitcher out of Long Beach State, was drafted by the Padres in the 18th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft, then spent several years developing his skills in the Minors. The right-handed reliever made a total of 161 relief appearances for the Padres, including 26 last season, which he finished up with a 2.35 ERA. In Seattle, Vincent will fill a spot in the bullpen left by Evan Scribner, who was sidelined following an injury he suffered during spring training. Seattle acquired Vincent in exchange for a player to be named later. With a long history of work in the neuroscience field, Thomas “Tom” Spetter served as an account executive with both Bristol Myers Squibb and Abbott Laboratories. Now Tom functions as a Key Account Manager for Turing Pharmaceuticals with an area of responsibility around infectious disease product lines. Outside of work, Thomas Spetter enjoys staying in shape and has participated in the Honolulu Marathon and the Pacific Coast Triathlon. Running is one of the best ways to stay in shape, and long-distance running can be especially rewarding. One of the biggest hurdles is staying motivated for the long runs. Here are some tips: Prepare: First step, don’t think about how long the run will be. Instead, focus on getting ready for it by gathering your gear and putting on your shoes. Some runners benefit from getting ready the night before so their gear is all set to go. Focus on the halfway mark: Next, focus on making it halfway. This is especially effective if you’re running away from home, then back. Once you’ve made it halfway, you have no choice but to turn around and head home. Run with others: Some runners find it easier to run with a partner. Even if your partner only wants to run only a few miles, start or end your run with him or her, and do the rest alone. Since childhood, Thomas “Tom” Spetter has been active as an athlete. One event Thomas Spetter has competed in as an adult is the Honolulu Marathon.
The Honolulu Marathon is popular with runners from all over the world, especially Japan, who are drawn to the race for its spectacular scenery and the allure of its island location. The first presentation of the marathon was in 1973, and it has been held every December since then. In recent years, approximately 25,000 runners have completed the 26.2 mile race each December, and this makes it the largest marathon in the United States behind the Chicago Marathon. While the Honolulu marathon has a relatively flat course (there is only one major hill), it is not considered an especially fast race because the weather is usually hot when it is run. The fastest time ever run at the marathon was 2:11:12 by James Muindi, who set the record in 2004. Because the race has so many participants, it also attracts numerous friends and family members of the runners to Hawaii, and the marathon is a considerable economic boon for the islands. Affiliated events include an expo held the day before the race and a Luau and concert usually held the Friday before. The 2015 race is set for December 13. Thomas Spetter has been a Regional Key Account Manager in the Market Access Division of Bristol-Myers Squibb. Outside of work, Thomas Spetter leads an active life. He likes to stay fit through sports such as golf and skiing.
Alpine skiing, alternatively referred to as downhill skiing, ranks as one of the most popular winter sports in the world. In order to differentiate the level of experience a skier needs to safely negotiate a specific ski run or trail, resort owners have established a rating system that makes use of different colors and shapes. Trails marked with a green circle are appropriate for skiers with a basic ability but not much experience. Trails marked with blue squares, meanwhile, are better suited to intermediate skiers. On most mountains, a black diamond represents the highest level of difficulty for a trail. However, some resorts and mountains make use of the double black diamond rating in order to distinguish a particularly challenging trail that should only be tackled by experts. For amateur and intermediate skiers who have yet to reach the black or double black diamond level, it may be hard to understand exactly what challenge these trails present. Double black diamond trails feature very steep slopes, resulting in extreme speeds that may be hard for non-advanced skiers to handle. By comparison, most black diamond trails have a steepness grade of about 40 percent. A trail may also receive a higher difficulty rating due to natural obstacles, exposure to wind and ice, and various other hazards. Thomas Spetter currently serves Bristol-Myers Squibb as a regional key account manager in the company's Market Access Division. When he is not covering a sales territory that includes California, Hawaii, and New Mexico, Thomas Spetter likes to follow the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres baseball teams.
Baseball has long been considered America’s pastime. While the nuances of the game can be difficult for a first-time spectator to appreciate, the basic operations of an inning are relatively simple. An inning begins with the visiting or away team at bat and the home team occupying the field. Each play begins with the fielding team’s pitcher delivering the ball to the batter. The batting team’s primary objective is to place one or more runners on base and to subsequently move those runners around the bases to home plate in order to score runs. In addition to hitting the ball successfully, a player can be walked by the pitcher or reach first base due to a fielding error. If a pitcher throws four balls outside of the strike zone during an inning the batter can also be walked to first base. Batters progress through the batting lineup as the hit the ball or get out. A batter can strike out (by missing the ball) on three pitches, be thrown out at first base, be physically tagged out by a fielder in possession of the ball, or hit a fly ball that is caught out of the air. After the home team records three outs, they become the offensive team for the bottom half of the inning. If the home team is winning after the top half of the ninth inning, the game is over. If the home team is trailing, they have one last opportunity to tie or win the game. This is known as the "home field advantage." |
AuthorAn accomplished corporate manager with several years of experience in the health field, Thomas Spetter presently serves as manager of public health. Archives
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