Lorelei is from Chicago and studied biochemistry in college with a concentration on Pre-Medicine. She was a Healthcare volunteer in Thailand with World Endeavors.
How was your experience in Thailand?
It was probably the best experience of my life. I didn't have many expectations; I expected just whatever was going to happen. From the second I got off the plane, the in-country coordinator and her husband were so friendly. They took me over to her brother's home, which was where I was staying, and they were the nicest people I had ever met!
The very beginning was a little difficult with getting my bearing and seeing what I was capable of doing. But the people at the hospital went above and beyond to find places for me to be helpful. Everyone made a huge effort in helping me be the most useful. It was a lot to take in, but it was fascinating. I went to bed each night happy.
What were your responsibilities at your placement?
At the hospital, I did lots of different things. Every day was different, so I had more like a weekly schedule. Two days a week, Monday and Wednesday, I taught English to the hospital staff. They ranged in age from 17-60 years old. A woman from the hospital put together the lesson plans, and I just tried to make it fun. They were so kind, and at the end of my trip, they gave me presents. One person gave me a CD of pictures we had taken during class.
After class on Mondays, I would work in the 2-month to 2-year-old ward. Only one parent at a time was allowed by the child's bedside. If no parent was there, I was there to hold them, feed them and change them. During the beginning I had a difficult time communicating with the nurses, but as time went on the nurses and doctors would let me do rounds with them. They explained everything to me, and I got a better understanding of the patients and their situations.
On Tuesdays, I would volunteer in the hematology clinic. There were two Thai women that already volunteered there, and I jumped right in with them. We would make activities for the outpatient children, such as coloring or Play-Doh, while they waited for their treatments. After that I would go down to physiotherapy where there was a group of 16 autistic children. We would do activities to train their minds and bodies. We would toss balls or bean bags to get their minds to understand their bodies. We also had more cognitive activities such as dominoes to work their minds.
On Wednesdays, I was in the consulting room with a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, seeing all of his patients with him. It was more shadowing than volunteer work, but he was very willing to show us everything he did. This was my favorite part. While shadowing him, I got the best understanding of the Thai healthcare system and how it compares to ours in the US. For his consultations, he would bring 5 to 6 patients into his office at one time, and they would come up to his desk one by one. He explained to me that all the kids came from provinces in Thailand and they were the only ones in their villages with their conditions. By being in a group, it shows that they are not alone. It was almost like group therapy. These cases were really intense; nothing I had ever seen before in the US. I had never been in an OR before, so it was all really fascinating.
On Thursdays, we were in the Operating room, where typically we saw patients from the previous day.
On Fridays, I rotated between the ER and other labs. Most of the kids who came in had asthma or pneumonia and had to wear masks. I would spend my time with the children helping to keep them calm. The in-country-coordinator's husband worked in the dermatology clinic next door, so he would come over and check on and show me around other labs.
Several times a week I did meditation with the parents of children who were inpatients. It was guided by a Thai woman, and sometimes the parents would explain to me what they were going through. We would then meditate and do other activities as well.
What were your first impressions of Thailand? How did your feelings develop from the beginning to the end of your trip?
Before going to Thailand, I had been mostly to Europe: England, France, Italy, Greece, etc., but never to Asia.
I got there at midnight and it was shockingly humid out. During my first week, I was surprised at how clean it was and the amount of delicious smelling foods was amazing! Their transportation system was million times better than here in Chicago! From what I experienced, they were very conservative in terms of what you wear. The prevalence of Buddhism was amazing, and it was very important to be respectful.
Leaving the hospital, it was so hard to say goodbye to all the people that had helped me. I am not a very emotional person, but I cried when I had to say goodbye. I think it was hardest to say goodbye to my host family. That had taken such good care of me, and had been so supportive of me.
Why did you choose to volunteer abroad?
I've always wanted to volunteer abroad in terms of reaching my long-term goal. My dream is to be a doctor who volunteers in countries that don't have the medical resources we do. I wanted to see what it was like to be in a country and to learn from that. I had always wanted to go to Asia and I had heard good things about Thailand.
It was tough finding a program in healthcare without already being in the healthcare field. So I was really excited to find World Endeavors! It was the first step toward making my lifelong goal come true.
They were so amazing! Their home was really nice. They were very interesting people with big hearts. We had great conversations and lots of fun. The wife was the friendliest and happiest woman I have ever met. She also teaches English to other volunteers, so she would take us all out to eat, to the floating markets, conventions, etc. She just went completely above and beyond. She even threw a party for some of the volunteers on their last night.
Evenings were pretty easy-going. We would always have dinner together and then just watch TV or read. I went to bed early as I was getting up at 7am each morning. On the weekends we got together to hang out or go out to eat. Since my host family was related to the in-country-coordinator, we would go over there too. We were all very much like a family.
One weekend trip I took with two other volunteers was to Koh Chang, an island off the gulf of Thailand. It was a 5 hour drive and we went snorkeling in five different places, were taken to a secluded beach and ate the most delicious food. And it was very affordable!
Before I left, my host mother said I had to visit Angkor Wat. She said it was the most beautiful place she ever went. It was a little pricey so I decided that I would just go by myself on an all-inclusive trip. It was this historical place with many temples and one of my favorite places I visited.
After my 6 week program, a friend from back home met me in Thailand, and we traveled for 3 weeks.
What was a typical meal in Thailand?
I usually just grabbed some toast or fruit for breakfast as I'm not a big breakfast person. For lunch, I ate at the hospital where they had a market underneath. I usually had soup or something like dim sum. I never ate anything too adventures when I was by myself. A typical dinner was either fresh fish or some type of meat (short ribs, pork), plain or fried rice, and always a soup either broth-based or curry. They also had omelets but like nothing I had ever tasted before. Maybe it was the wok that cooked it at a super high temperature but it was crunchy and delicious. Everything is pretty spicy but if you can ask them not to make it spicy. I didn't like spice before I left but now I need it on everything!
There was always dessert, whether it was fruit or mango sticky rice or a type of dessert soup. They have more types of fruit than I ever thought possible!
Sometimes we would get food on the street and it was usually lots of noodles, fish, and they would put it all into a soup.
How did your time abroad impact you or your future career goals?
It completely reaffirmed my desire to work in the medical field. I am currently applying for a Master's program in Public Health with a concentration on Community Health. Being in Thailand made me realize the importance of community. It seems like something we should take advantage of more in the US.
Do research about the place you are going to visit. Try not to have expectations. People will be bending over backwards to help you, so keep that in mind. Take it day by day. And remember to be respectful of their culture.
Do you see yourself volunteering abroad again?
It's my future goal! This was a great starting off point. I didn't have much volunteer experience before this because I was always so busy with work and school. It was great to be able to step back and know what it would be like.
It's all silly, stupid things. Like eating on the streets and ordering "eggs explode". Or just sitting around the dinner table and having great conversation, sharing our cultures. My family is Italian and we make wine, so I would pick out a bottle of wine for us to have with dinner. My favorite moment was my last night; I got to take my host family out to dinner. Some of them had never had sushi before so we just ordered so much food! It sounds silly but it was really special.
Now that I am back and struggling with applying to my Master's program, I look back at my time in Thailand and that is something I did. This was something I went out and found on my own, and when I was there I made the most of my time. If I want to do something, I know that I can do it and I am capable of doing it.
Thank you guys [World Endeavors staff] so much! The best part of this program is that the coordinator is Thai. It is operated through Thailand, and the people selected in Thailand were amazing and the most important part of my program.


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The Inca Festival You Won't Want to Miss
By Brooke Cobb Last updated Sep 8, 2020
If you're planning a trip to Peru this summer, you won't want to miss this annual winter solstice festival, traditional to Incan culture. It's called the Inti Raymi Festival and it takes place every June at Machu Picchu. It will be held this year at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 24th, 2018.
Inti Raymi was a religious ceremony among the Incan people known also as the Sun Festival. It was held to honor Inti, the sun god, and to celebrate the winter solstice. In this part of the world, the winter months are June and July, and the winter solstice celebration is held during the shortest day of the year – this year, that will be June 24th. Inti Raymi was one of the most important celebrations in Cusco until it was banned by the Spanish and Catholic priests. The last festival was held in 1535, but in 1944, a historical reconstruction of Inti Raymi was begun by indigenous actors, and it has drawn a huge crowd ever since.
The festival is now held at Saksaywaman, citadel ruins on the outskirts of Cusco, only a little more than a mile from the original site, of the celebration. The festival involves music, colorful costumes complete with woven masks and the sharing of food. If you're heading in that direction, be sure to make a full adventure out of it, by first visiting some of the other important areas leading up to the event!
Explore Cusco
Cusco is the oldest continuously inhabited city on the whole continent. Interwoven into the city are relics from its Incan past. Old stone walls built by the Incans line some of the streets in the center of town and old colonial structures have continued to stand after hundreds of years of weathering. You don't even have to look far to explore Inca ruins and archaeological sites.
This city was the capital city for the Inca people, and has long been considered one of Peru's most important cities, and the most important city in the south-east Andean region. Currently, Cusco is designated as the historical capital of Peru. Some of its most famous architectural structures are colonial cathedrals: first is the Cathedral, on the main square, and then there are La Compañía, La Merced, and San Francisco. Notable archaeological sites nearby include Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara. The city offers whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and mountain biking – great ways to enjoy yourself while taking in the local scenery!
Tour the Sacred Valley
The Sacred Valley, also known as Urubamba Valley, is a valley in Cusco that runs 12 miles long. In colonial documents, it is referred to as the Valley of Yucay. This valley is the location of the famous Machu Picchu site, along with various others. The valley includes everything along the Urubamba River and is made up of agricultural terraces for food cultivation. The Sacred Valley was the most important area for corn production and for access to tropical areas where the cocoa leaf and chili peppers could be traded.
The Valley was crucial for the Incans in maintaining their way of life, so the terraced farmland and advanced irrigation systems they created there still impress over a million tourists each year. Numerous villages and archaeological ruins exist along the banks of the river and throughout the valley, making it a stop you won't want to miss during your vacation.
Take some extra time to explore Machu Picchu itself. While the both Cusco and the Sacred Valley have a lot to offer, there's a reach the Machu Picchu site is so famous. You can take a train to the site, which would involve lots of spectacular views of the river and changing landscapes. Once on the site you can visit Machu Picchu's main square, its Sun Temple and Sun Clock, Royal Rooms and the Royal Inca Cemetery.
At 10 a.m. on June 24th, after exploring Cusco and its surrounding marvels, you'll be ready to watch the historical re-enactment of the Inti Raymi, the Incan Festival of the Sun.
The celebrations will begin at the Temple of the Sun with the arrival of four representatives of the Incan Empire. They will begin by invoking praise to the sun god, Inti. Next, the entourage makes its way over to Cusco's Plaza de Armas. That's where the ceremonial reading of the cocoa leaf takes place. This will allow the Incas to see what the upcoming year will bring. The final part of the festival takes place at Saksaywaman, the citadel. This is the part where, in full costume, the Inca delivers final words and sacrifices a llama. From that point, there is music and dancing and the festival comes to an end.
This festival serves as a look into history, and that is priceless.
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Delivered by Southern Wind Shipyard in 2011, reaching a speed of 12 knots, the Mrs Marietta Cube is one of the best family friendly superyachts available for charter. She is 30.25m in length and a sailing sloop like no other. Sleeping up to 9 guests in four spacious cabins, Mrs Marietta Cube is ideal for families. Cabins include walk-in showers and comfortable beds. The master state room is located at the prow and has a king size bed while a VIP state room boasts a queen size bed. Two double guest cabins have single beds and are located at the stern. With her luxurious dining area and open plan living space, there's plenty of room for everyone to spend time together playing board games or watching movies. A study adjoins these areas offering a quiet room to send emails or for the children to finish off any holiday homework assignments. An al fresco dining table seating 10 people can be found on deck with optional shading if the sun is too hot. For sun worshippers, there are many secluded spots to relax and take in those rays. Water toys like snorkelling equipment, water skis, a 4.5m tender and inflatables are available for all guests to use during their charter vacation.
If you're heading for the Mediterranean, a very popular choice of sailing yacht is Don Chris. This fantastic 40.1m yacht was delivered in 2010 by Barka Shipyard and carries a crew that are the perfect hosts for children. She is sophisticated in design with modern amenities along with a warm ambiance as soon as you step on board. Sleeping up to 12 people in five stunning cabins, Don Chris also has single beds which can be converted into cots for babies or infants. All cabins have en suite facilities and air-conditioning in the state rooms. Don Chris also has Quantum zero speed stabilisers for great comfort when at anchor. The main saloon opens out into a dining table for guests to enjoy gourmet meals prepared by the professional chef on board. A semi-circle of seats is close to the cocktail bar, ideal for enjoying an exotic drink or even a glass of champers! With lots of sun pads and loungers on deck, adults can take time out and relax while the children have fun on some on the water toys, supervised by the friendly crew. There's everything from inflatables, kayaks, paddle boards, wake boards and knee boards. Fishing equipment is also available for those who are keen anglers.
At 42.5m Bina is a family friendly superyacht that can be chartered to most destinations. She has a great layout and professional crew who make sure everyone has the best time ever while on board. Recently refitted, this magnificent vessel has a laid-back beach club feel to it. With her two VIP cabins, two twin cabins and a full beam master suite, she is flexible enough to accommodate one or more families. The extensive toy box is full of surprises including a fabulous water slide, inflatables and a unique inflatable flamingo. Try the stand-up jet ski, water skis, wake boards, paddle boards or stand-up paddles. You can always take one of the mountain bikes onshore to explore or just chill out on one of the water mattresses. Relax after a day in the water in the outdoor cinema or take a dip in the bubbly Jacuzzi located on the top deck. There's plenty of deck space too so find a secluded corner to maybe read a book while the children are kept entertained by the crew. Everyone will love the latest entertainment systems on board the Bina whether it's music playing in the background or partying at night.
For a family vacation of a lifetime, the Remember When offers everything you will need. Accommodating twelve guests in six beautiful cabins there's also a huge full beam luxurious master suite. Teenagers can enjoy the vast choice of fantastic water toys at their disposal. These include Seabobs, water skis, paddle boards and kayaks. Scuba divers are well catered for too with the latest diving equipment on board. Experienced crew always make sure everyone is safe while exploring the warm waters, discovering unique and exotic marine life. The chef has many years of experience in providing delicious meals to satisfy all tastes. Meal times for children are quite magical with table settings often themed like scenes from Alice in Wonderland. With her extended sun deck, there's plenty of room for sunbathers on Remember When. There's also a swim deck which makes it easy to jump or dive into the water. Comfort, style and elegance describe this lovely superyacht. She has dynamic positioning and hold at anchor making control and manoeuvring smooth. Many guests have already enjoyed their time on board Remember When. This sublime superyacht has many fantastic facilities and amenities. Expect a warm welcome and a voyage of a lifetime as soon as you step on board.
One of the best family friendly luxury yachts around to charter is, Daydream. Many families charter this 42.6m amazing superyacht to have a vacation in Norway. Children are well catered for and itineraries are drawn up to suit all ages. Whether on or off board Daydream, Norway provides a spectacular backdrop to explore and enjoy nature at its best. It's nearly always calm in the beautiful fjords so water toys can be dropped into the water anywhere, any time. Try the jet skis or see if you can catch any fish with the fishing gear provided. If you want to relax, hop into the large Jacuzzi located on the top deck. Enthusiastic divers look forward to diving in a different environment from the sea. They can go rig diving or dive for scallops. Access to Norway's many fjords is quite easy on Daydream because of her size. Refitted in 2006 this vessel can accommodate ten people. There are three twin cabins, ideal for children or teens. Like a five-star floating hotel Daydream makes a perfect base from which to see the craggy coastline of the fjords in Norway. Meals on board are second to none with the professional chef sourcing local ingredients for some of the most delicious dishes around.
Children are in their element once they climb on board the exciting motor yacht Calisto. One of the many highlights is the chef encourages young guests to invent new ice cream flavours. This is always great fun and of course they get to eat their creations. Calisto also has lots of fabulous water toys including a laser sailing dinghy. There are also paddle boards, Seabobs, diving gear and a fantastic water trampoline. Extremely family friendly, this sleek superyacht has lots of ample deck spaces for children to play games or relax if they can. Calisto is 44.17m (145ft) in length and can anchor in secluded bays in the Bahamas or island hop in the Caribbean. Sleeping up to eleven guests in five beautiful state rooms, all with en suite facilities, she epitomises unparalleled luxury throughout. The central spiral staircase connects all of the decks with a large foyer below deck. There's a useful beverage station for guests to help themselves to cool drinks while the main saloon is a lovely place to sit and chill out. On the delightful sun deck, there are umbrellas surrounding a gorgeous Jacuzzi. With its bar and stools, this is the ideal place to sit and chat to fellow guests.
Meaning "family" in Hawaiian, the Ohana is a family friendly sailing yacht that can accommodate up to 10 guests in five state-of-the-art cabins. There's a fabulous master suite, two twin cabins and two double cabins, all of which are furnished to the highest of specifications. Ohana is 154ft in length and has many hot features on board including a beautiful spiral staircase, hot tub and fantastic water toys. One of the most amazing toys families absolutely love, is the inflatable water slide. For a luxurious family friendly superyacht, Ohana is definitely a top choice. She was delivered in 2012 by Fitzroy Shipyard and designed by Dubois Naval Architects. This high-performance sailing yacht can sail at a top speed of 18 knots and is built entirely of aluminium. She was refitted in 2011 and now has one of the largest sun decks in the yacht charter world. With a crew of 8, everyone is well looked after from the moment they step on board. If it gets too hot on deck, relax in one of the air-conditioned rooms or keep in touch with friends or colleagues via the WiFi connection on board. The exterior design and engineering of this luxury vessel have to be seen to be believed especially with its timeless style and comfort throughout.
For a truly wonderful family vacation on a charter yacht, the Metsuyan takes some beating. The kids will be kept occupied either by watching a movie on the outdoor 3D cinema screen or diving into the pool from a 4m diving board. There's a crow's nest for them to act like real pirates, star gaze or take in the amazing views. This 36m motor yacht has a useful interconnecting door between the two forward state rooms. It's a feature that is perfect for families so parents can keep an eye on their children. Ten guests can be accommodated on board in five superbly decorated cabins. Metsuyan also has a Jacuzzi on the sun deck as well as a barbecue. This luxurious superyacht is comfortable and stylish offering the ultimate yacht charter vacation for families. Dining on board is in a class all of its own. The innovative chef can create menus to suit your taste no matter whether it's a formal dinner or a casual supper. Crew are professional, polite and friendly. They offer a high level of service to all guests whether cruising in the Mediterranean or the Caribbean. Explore the world in one of the most beautiful superyachts around and take home some unforgettable memories.
Kathleen Anne is very much a family yacht. She has laser sailing dinghies on board so families can compete in mini regattas. There are also wake boards and water skis for more adventurous guests. Tenders can be equipped with hydrofoil systems which generate waves for surfing on or how about trying the inflatable trampolines, climbing walls and slides? Floating "cabanas" are a firm favourite with children and adults. There's even the opportunity to have water fights with water cannons and super soakers. Safety comes first on Kathleen Anne so all guests, young or old, have great fun in a safe environment. The family atmosphere goes right into the cabins too. There's a full beam master suite, a VIP state room which converts into separate twin or double cabins as well as three twin cabins. All cabins are comfortable with the lower deck cabins being adjustable. By converting one of the twin cabins, the VIP can be made into a full beam suite having its own lounge as well as a his and hers bathroom. This is great if two families are on vacation together. The upper lounge provides an intimate and sophisticated atmosphere and is a wonderful space to enjoy movies or games.
Built by Oceanco, Lazy Z has recently had a refit. She is 51m in length and can sleep up to 12 guests in six beautifully appointed state rooms. The owner's full beam suite is situated on the main deck along with five guest cabins on the lower deck. These include one double with a Pullman berth, one twin cabin and three king berth state rooms. So, plenty of accommodation for families. Lazy Z's main appeal for children is an enormous inflatable water slide that stretches from the sun deck right into the water below. Kids can spend all day on this fabulous slide or take a ride in one of the sea kayaks, under supervision of course. There are also two tenders, two wave runners, snorkelling gear and scuba diving equipment. If anyone fancies trying to catch fish, fishing tackle is available too. Refitted recently, Lazy Z offers the perfect charter experience. Captain and crew will do all they can to make your vacation truly memorable. Throughout the voyage expect delicious meals, a smooth ride, Wi-Fi access and satellite TVs. With her massage facilities, drones with Go-Pros, gym and beach party feel, Lazy Z is everything families could wish for while on a yacht charter vacation.
With an aft cockpit which can be flooded to create a small pool for children, the Sarissa is ideal for a family yacht charter vacation. She also has many water toys suitable for different age groups. These comprise a tender, water skis, towable toys and scuba diving equipment for older kids. With her master suite, a triple, a convertible study/guest cabin and a master suite, Sarissa can sleep up to 10 guests. She's a beautiful vessel, 140ft in length and was designed by the naval architect, Bill Tripp. Expect high performance sailing when on board with Sarissa's unique hydraulic and deck systems. This elegant superyacht can sail anywhere in the world as well as being able to take part in yachting regattas. Having clean and spacious decks, Sarissa oozes style and attention to every detail. She is the ideal sailing superyacht for families who are looking for adventure, cruising to remote islands or just relaxing in pure luxury. Lounge in one of the outdoor seating areas or do a little sunbathing on a comfy sunbed. Take in the beautiful, panoramic views while enjoying a perfectly mixed cocktail or G & T when the children are asleep in their cosy cabins.
A family charter vacation has to cater for the children. The recently refitted 50m Air motor yacht provides a beach club where kids can jump in and out of the water quite safely. Parents, nannies or friendly crew can keep an eye on them to make sure they are having a fabulous time. Water slides, Seabobs, fly boards and jet boards have been added to the water toy box so there are plenty of rides to be enjoyed by everyone. Air sleeps up to 12 guests in one double, three twin cabins, two VIP state rooms and a master suite. This suite is the size of the whole width of the upper deck while the two VIP state rooms are on the main deck. Air now looks as good as new boasting spacious sunbathing decks, beautiful interiors, sumptuous al fresco dining and plenty of water toys. There's a masseuse, yoga instructor, kite surf and fly board instructor on board. If you want a pampering session after an energetic day in the water, have a soothing massage, ready for an evening of entertainment and fun. A sumptuous five course meal awaits you, prepared by a professional chef. It's then time to look out to sea and watch the sun go down over the horizon.


At this year's SEMpdx Engage conference, marketing experts and enthusiasts were welcomed in true Portland style with grey clouds, snow that didn't stick, and sponsored bacon during the morning breakfast. Yes, the bacon was sponsored.
With full bellies and a brief shortage of coffee, Engage 2019 had officially commenced. With a B2B scope, 8 fellow coworkers and I prepared ourselves to gain some knowledge to bring back to our Paid Search, Paid Social, and SEO clients.
We digested a lot of information… and bacon. However, without getting too tactical, there were a few themes I noticed throughout the conference.
Let's start with Google. According to Cindy Krum, Google is more than a search engine. Google is an "Answer Engine". You might've noticed that after a query you can merely glance at the search engine results page (SERP) and you have your answer. Perhaps it was a featured snippet that delivered your answer in bolded lettering. Or maybe it was a carousel! Either way, you didn't click. Especially with mobile users, snippets and the like are taking up precious SERP real estate on small screens.
Rand Fishkin pointed out just how big this challenge is when focusing on increasing organic traffic, with "no-click searches" increasing by 30% in just the last two years. On mobile, he outlined that organic clicks have dropped by 10%, giving way to paid clicks or no-click searches.
Increasing organic traffic to your site has become a feat. The first step is to extend your SEO research with the enemy itself: Google. Specifically, with Knowledge Graph. Understanding the concepts or "entities" that Knowledge Graph associates with specific search terms could provide insights into performance. Additionally, focusing keyword research to long-tail, low-volume opportunities might minimize the instances of snippets or carousels, getting organic results further up the page.
Ok, so Google is taking over SERPs. What about the social platforms?
Rand demonstrated how social algorithms are designed to identify accounts that consistently attract and engage users, ultimately bringing them back to the platform again and again. It doesn't do Facebook any good if you consistently guide users away from the platform and onto another site. How would users keep scrolling or interacting with ads if you take them off their feed?
With this in mind, organic social efforts should really focus on generating a "streak" of content with high engagement. The algorithm will pick up on these successes, and look to expand reach for the next post. Cue your promotional post where you aim to steal users away to your site. Then work to build your "streak" back up.
While you obviously want to keep an eye on competitors, Ellie Mirman pushed us to think one step further. Beyond checking in on their website, identifying any changes in messaging, or glancing at reviews, she argued for this to have much more structure as an ongoing, continuous process rather than one that repeats monthly or quarterly. Witnessing changes as they occur might reveal what competitors are A/B testing or even hint of larger upcoming change.
Understanding each competitor's digital footprint is a good start. What channels are they utilizing? (Follow them on social platforms!) When mapping content to each channel, do any patterns emerge? As Caitlin Halpert suggested in the spirit of embracing automation, what do the automated touchpoints of your competitors look like and how does this map to your strategy of connecting with customers?
Perhaps the most opportunistic: where is untapped potential? If you can fill the space that is your competitor's "void", whether it's a channel or topic, you can establish yourself as the expert.
It's not easy to predict your competitors' future strategies, but Ellie left us with one very interesting technique to aid in the mapping of content, campaign, and channel presence from a forward-looking perspective. Consider researching your competitor's job postings or employee reviews. Understanding the positions they are looking to fill, or even better, the descriptions and responsibilities of those roles, can provide insights to their marketing mix.
One word of caution: do not let your competitors' strategies be YOUR strategy. Take inspiration, find opportunities, and identify emerging patterns. Let it inform your digital tactics, not define them. Competitors are just one piece of the pie. As Dana DiTomaso demonstrated brilliantly with Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics wizardry, digital tools should also be used to better understand your customers.
Experiment with longer copy variations, particularly on Facebook, as this can capture the idea of scrolling through a feed within a single ad and allows you to tell a longer story (perhaps the story behind your brand or company mission).
Push creative boundaries harder on Instagram than you would on any other social platform. Yes, you can still be playful in the B2B world.
Test running smaller campaigns on LinkedIn that are hyper-targeted, for example by location. Then, use local terminology to capture the audience's attention. In the B2B space, this is especially relevant for events.
If you aren't testing video on the social platforms yet, you should.
Experiment with ad copy variations that are emotional against more traditional variations. For B2B, this could be addressing your customers' pain points.
If you missed Engage 2019, don't worry! There's always next year! It's planned to take place again in Portland, sometime in March of next year. Until then, keep your eye out for more details on Obility's own B2B-focused conference, Marketing Loves Sales, which is planned to take place in Portland this fall! Hope to see you there!


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We're only in the second week of tax season — and some filers are already in for a nasty surprise from the IRS. Although the 2018 filing season only started on January 28, some early filers are finding out they either owe the IRS or they'll be getting a smaller-than-expected refund. Anthony "Antdog" Quiroz, a taxpayer and Indio resident says, what he received this year after filing is far from what he was expecting. Like many Americans, he was excited about filing taxes this year, but he quickly realized he wasn't going to get the 10% tax break President Trump promised the middle class.
He was in shock that he was getting less than he received last year.
However, this year there were things he couldn't claim on his taxes and now he's left feeling disappointed with the government.
He also adds that frugal spending will be the newest habit he picks up this year.
Major changes from the new law include the end of personal exemptions, the doubling of the standard deduction, and reduced individual income tax rates. These withholding tables are guidelines that your employer follows in order to deduct the right amount of income tax from your paycheck. Withhold too much, and you get a refund in the following year — but you've given the government an interest-free loan. If you fail to withhold enough taxes, you'll see more cash in your paycheck in the immediate term, but you'll owe the IRS the following year.Now Anthony's biggest concern is what's going to happen next tax season, and whether or not he will will truly have a tax break.


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The Rise and Fall of Coopers
Sir Richard Powell Cooper (1848-1913) was also a great pioneer in the export of pedigree cattle and sheep. He was awarded the Baronetcy in 1905 by King Edward VII
Berkhamsted Local History and Museum Society cared for by The Dacorum Heritage Trust Ltd.
The composing Room of Clunbury Press, 1951
Richard Ashmole Cooper. He was instrumental in setting up the Cooper Research Laboratory. The foundation of this pesticide business was incorporated into Plant Protection Ltd in 1937, a company owned jointly by C.M.R and C.M.I
Herbert Henry Cooper (1850-1891) had been a solicitor of the supreme court prior to joining Cooper's. Unfortunately, he suffered from a lung disorder and partial paralysis of the right arm and when he died, had only completed 11 years with the firm
In the 1880's "Lower Works" was built at the eastern end of the High Street.
The company continued to expand after the death of William Cooper. Its travelling salesmen ensured that the powdered dip was now exported throughout the world.
In 1898, his eldest son, Richard Powell Cooper's son Richard Ashmole Cooper became partner. One of his first acts was to encourage the installation of a revolutionary machine for wrapping and weighing the packets of dip. He was also instrumental in setting up the Cooper Research Laboratory in the office building in Ravens Lane. He took over the business following his father's death in 1913 whilst also serving as a Member of Parliament.
By 1925, due to poor health and an uncertain future he combined forces with Isaac McDougall, Chairman of McDougall and Robertson Ltd and amalgamated the two businesses. The new company thus formed was to be known as Cooper McDougall Robertson with Richard Ashmole Cooper as Chairman and Alex Robertson as Managing Director.
In 1939, the activities of the Cooper Technical Bureau (situated in Russell Square in London) founded by Richard Ashmole Cooper after the 1914-18 war, were transferred to a new purpose built building in Berkhamsted High Street close to the company's Lower Works, where the staff concentrated in chemical research and entolology.
During the Second World War, Cooper, McDougall and Robertson produced Anti-Louse Powder –AL63. The louse had been responsible for the deaths of many men during the First World War as it caused trench fever and typhus. The remedy had to process protective as well as killing properties and it was decided it should take the form of powder so it could be dusted into clothing. Over 100 different preparations were tried. The one chosen was the 63rd, hence the name. The active ingredient in AL63 was DDT and was used by many local people as a pesticide on their gardens and allotments.
1943 was the year that the company intended to celebrate its centenary, but as it was wartime, celebrations were kept to a minimum, a party of sorts was held for the workforce in the castle grounds where an illuminated address was presented to Sir Richard. It also intended to produce an official history of the company, and drafts of two versions were prepared but wartime restrictions on paper prevented this from happening.
It was also during the Second World War that new synthetic insecticides appeared on the market. As a result, the days of the old Cooper's powder dip were numbered and production in the town finally ended in 1952 after a continual production on site, for more than a hundred years. Production was transferred to Kelvindale in Glasgow, but its popularity was in decline due to its high toxicity it was soon to be destined to posterity.
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16th Febraury 2011


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It's been a while since I've updated the blog. I moved to a new place, started a new job, adopted a dog, and have been settling into the daily rhythm of fiction wrangling (i.e. writing a novel). I thought I'd immediately settle into a book blogging routine but it took me a few months to get my bearings and figure out how to make time for all the kinds of writing I care about.
So, seven months after starting this blog, I'm finally in a place where I'm able to update it regularly. (I promise!) When I started this blog, I wasn't planning on posting a lot of book reviews, but looking back over my reading journal, I've changed my mind. There are twenty blog posts just sitting there–reviews of books that have moved me deeply and that I want to tell everyone I know to read.
For now, I'm starting there. Over the coming weeks, I'll be posting reviews of some of the best books I've read this year. I've also just starting writing for Book Riot, which I am super excited about. This is certainly going to get me in the habit of writing about books all the time, so you can look forward to more blog posts here as well as pieces of mine over there.
2017 is more than halfway over, and since it's been radio silence from me for most of those months, I leave you with the five best books I've read so far this year (in the order I read them), in anticipation of much more writing and reading to come.
It was a hard list to make. It's been a great year for books so far.


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I'm not sure if I should be a teacher.
Sometimes young people get on my nerves terribly. They know everything, opening their mouths to reveal, mostly, that they know very little. And they reveal this with such cockiness that you just wanna slap 'em in the mouth like a misbehaving child.
I'm convinced that this kind of thinking has been the Universe's most effective source of contraception for me. Forget Magnum and Ortho Evra, go into an American university classroom for twenty minutes and you, too, will discover the mind's absolute ability to determine the body's functions. Many of my eggs have dried up not thanks to the years I've clocked on the calendar but the ones I've clocked in the classroom.
Case and point. An English upperclass student tells me: "A periodical is different than a literary journal." I begin to explain, "A literary journal is a type of—" "No but a periodical is actually, really different," she shushed me authoritatively and went on to explain how a scholarly journal and a literary journal were, in fact, practically the same.
What I find, instead, in their authoritative voices, is they really do not know that rain and water are not separate things. That what they "already know" is really the same thing as what they don't. At 18, 19, heck, 25, I thought I knew. And I did know what I knew. The more living I did, the more I learned; the more I knew. And at each age, I knew what I knew.
They know what they know. It's limited by their experience. But just as right now, I am sure of some things, so too are they. I just wish they would shut up sometimes and let those who know a little bit (and granted, it's only a little bit) more help them to know more.
My sympathies. This is one of the reasons I didn't go into teaching after getting my Ph.D.
I hear that not all schools have these kinds of students. I was a T.A. at a school populated mostly by upper-middle class white sons and daughters of Microsoft employees, so it was particularly bad.
But lately I'm finding the blogosphere pretty full of know-it-alls, too. Maybe it is just the price one pays for conversing with intelligent people.
Disgusting? Wow, such strong language!
I think the "that" you're referring to is the title: that *sometimes* young people get on my nerves. Well *sometimes* they do. Can't apologize for that. Just like overpriced grapes and deafening car stereos drive me a little batty.
Young people get on my nerves mostly because I love 'em enough to want them to hear what me and people like me who have been around the blocks they're heading around have to say about the terrain. We don't know it *all*–I mean, some of the potholes have been cleared up; some new ones have come along.
Luckily, I was a young person once and I was very good at straining the patience of many adults who had my best interests in mind when they tried to tell me how to get from teen street to adult avenue. Their example is how I learned to care so hard that my nerves hurt sometimes. That's when, like you, adults (this adult in particular) gets on her own nerves!
She's so busy being "mature" that she forgets the lesson of youth–the one in the last paragraph if you weren't too disgusted to read the post to the end–that sometimes ignorance is its own bliss because it (ignorance, that is) allows you to leap into whatever fun and adventure–no matter the risk or danger– is to be had around that block, trusting a net will eventually appear.
If you're a young person (or young person at heart), I'd hope you wouldn't feel disgusted by my concern and anxiety but feel really, really cared about.
I was told today by a student who got 29 out of 70 on a grammar quiz that "he already knew this stuff." Talk about flying in the face of the evidence.
i think admitting ignorance might come with maturity like you suggest whatladder.
and i start feeling all guilty for expecting that of them.
immaturity has its place and everybody should have a chance to be immature for awhile. because the other side of the coin is watching kids grow up too fast. that's sad.
to learn to walk first and they were probably modeling the behavior of somebody who'd already learned to do it.
thanks for visitng and adding some more insight to this discussion.
hope you stop back through some time!


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Do you have further information on uses of seven substances proposed for authorisation?
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ECHA invites comments on its proposal to include seven hazardous substances in the REACH Authorisation List. Comments can be given by 5 June 2020.
Helsinki, 5 March 2020 – ECHA is considering recommending seven new substances for the European Commission to include in the Authorisation List (Annex XIV to REACH). The substances are listed in the annex to this news release.
ECHA invites comments and further information, in particular on uses of the substances, on possible exemptions from the authorisation requirement as well as on the structure and complexity of the supply chains.
In parallel to ECHA's consultation, the European Commission is calling for information on the possible socio-economic consequences of including these seven substances in the Authorisation List. The information received will be passed on directly to the Commission and will not be considered by ECHA.
If a substance is included in the Authorisation List, it can only be placed on the market or used after a given date if an authorisation is granted for a specific use. Companies that are using, manufacturing or importing these substances can apply for authorisation.
ECHA regularly recommends substances from the Candidate List for the Commission to include in the Authorisation List. The draft recommendation is based on an assessment of the data in registration dossiers and other available information, and an initial discussion with the Member State Committee. Registrations will be checked for any updates at the end of the consultation.
The Member State Committee will prepare an opinion on ECHA's draft recommendation taking into account the comments received during this consultation. Based on the opinion of the Committee and the consultation, ECHA will provide its final recommendation to the European Commission in Spring 2021. This will be ECHA's 10th recommendation. The Commission will decide on which of the substances to include in the Authorisation List and on the respective conditions applicable for each substance.
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There is a general understanding that the potential and prospects of bioenergy in the world depend heavily on advances in cellulosic research. It is however expected that any significant progress on that front will be driven by major technological innovations. Advances in feedstock development and conversion processes will indeed propel the bioenergy industry into a well-secured and competitive future. A diversified feedstock source will provide sustainability well beyond our current fossil-fuel market. Based on the industry estimates, the present energy sources dominated by mineral fuels though limited, are predicted to last well into the next decades. Therefore, turning low-value cellulosic materials into high energy products will maintain the viability of the bienergy industry, as these materials are renewable and abundantly available.


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Helena Carrapico, Antonia Niehuss, Chloé Berthélémy
This chapter contains short expert views on migration, asylum and border cooperation. Roos shows how the end of freedom of movement in the UK could lead to EU migrants coming into the country illegally or slipping into semi-legality or illegality post-entry, and Wolff explores Brexit's impact on asylum seekers in the UK, arguing that an extensive and generous asylum and migration policy is crucial for the UK to remain a global player. Regarding border governance, Orsini compares current and possible future cooperation at the borders of Dover and Gibraltar; Gomez Arana calls for pragmatism and identity politics being taken into account to manage the border of Gibraltar in the future; and lastly, Irrera warns that Brexit could interrupt the peace process in Northern Ireland, to which the EU has contributed.
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RCB lost their match against DC by four wickets, their sixth straight defeat in IPL 2019.
Bengaluru: Left frustrated after their sixth successive defeat, Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Moeen Ali Sunday blamed the poor shot selection of the batsmen for their four-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals in IPL here.
"I think they (Delhi Capitals) bowled well. Our shot selections wasn't good," he told reporters in the post-match press conference here.
"Obviously we needed a good partnership. I think, we started off well, but could not capitalise on it. Also we gave away wickets at the end and probably it wasn't smart enough," he said.
The hosts were also sloppy on the field as Delhi returned to score 152 for 6 in 18.5 overs.
The English off-spinner said his team is repeating the same mistakes of dropping catches and giving away wickets.
"Obviously it is very frustrating as players. We are training hard. We are doing right things in the training, but not delivering on the field. We are making same mistakes - dropping catches and giving away wickets."
Ali said it was harder for batsmen to score in the first six overs.
"It was definitely harder for the first six overs when we batted. The wicket generally here is quite good. The wicket did get easier later, but it was a good wicket," he said.
"You can't afford to do that in IPL. We got to improve and we have to win remaining games. We know that," he said.


I originally had decided not to post this, but I now think it will be therapeutic to do so. Exactly 2 weeks ago, my good friend, who I've known for over 15 years, passed away after a 4 month battle with cancer. He was only 31 years old and had been married for less than 6 months.
While I was aware of his condition immediately after his diagnosis, I am still in shock of how rapidly everything happened. For whatever wishful reason I naively thought he had more time, and that I would have had at least one meaningful conversation with him. Sadly this was not the case.
I have always observed life threatening illnesses such as this from afar. Occurring to other people or distant relatives (usually much older). The reality of knowing someone so close both personally and in age, makes me more introspective on my own life (as if that were even possible). All these thoughts, memories and regrets flood my mind.
My biggest regret was that I never spoke to him when he was sick. I never told him that I had not forgotten about him and to let him know that he had all my support. I remembered him. I just hope that he heard me on a voice-mail I left for him or saw one of my messages. ... The only thing I am proud of in some small way, is that I did summon the courage to get up and talk at his funeral. Something I did not plan on doing.
Since he lived across the country, I did not see him often. To his credit, he always visited me when in town and I saw him a few times a year, which is more often than I see some people who live much closer. Being remembered is worth so much more than I can properly quantify. I really wish I had expressed that to him.
At the funeral when his family spoke, his brother's wife said something that stood out to me among all the sadness. She said little by little, each step in his life he pursued a small part of his dream. From engineering, to attending law school, to establishing himself to California and to finding his love and getting married. She encouraged everyone to find their dream - their love - to pursue it and once you have it: hold onto to it tightly. Such precious words from a broken heart. Words to live by.
Sorry to hear about your loss. This was a nice memorial for him too.
Firstly, let me thank you publicly for your kindness that you generously put your time to help me, THANK YOU.
You write quite well and I must admit that I was very touched by your perception of friendships, I can tell that your friends are lucky to be around you. You are a good friend.
I never understand this unfair and sad destiny of young talented people in prime of their lives. Your friend's values and vows will be held sacred by his loved ones and true friends like you and this is how his absence can be tolerated easier.
Thank you for reminding us how precious every single moment is and how grateful we should be for being healthy.
Aashish, rest in peace because those who know you will not forget you ever.


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Fashion Week is a whirlwind for all those involved, especially the models. While it may appear glamorous, and it is for a few established 'supers', in reality, it is also hectic with tight schedules of back-to-back shows in-between fittings, last-minute castings and interviews, not to mention time-zone hopping travel.
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Think today's filmmakers are stuck behind the camera? Or the edit room?
Many filmmakers are harnessing the power of the web to tell another side of the story– their story.
Readers enjoyed my earlier post, "7 Interesting Storytellers to Follow on Twitter," so let's continue this series with some interesting filmmakers.
Keeping in the spirit of Twitter, the following "tweets" are 140 characters or less.
The Oscar-winning director of 'Fog of War" often tweets zen-like koans. Witty and always thought-provoking.
Mixes "transcendental" tweets with updates about his new storytelling project, @InterviewProj. Pioneering personal stories for the web.
Game changers. Really. These "quantum activist" filmmakers are creating "quantum leaps" in documentary films.
Beyond promoting POV documentaries, watch for tweets on interviews and educational resources.
The filmmaker behind the "140 Project." 140 filmmakers from 140 countries captured 140 seconds of unedited footage. Truly fascinating.
Veteran filmmaker/workshop teacher/social media proponent. Tweets often & covers the intersection of traditional filmmaking with new media.
A great place to keep up with the latest documentary news. Thoughtful, in-depth reviews.
Awesome resource for all things documentary. Tweets a wide variety of topics. Highly interactive and engaging.
Want to discover more filmmakers and conversations? Follow the #documentary trend on Twitter.


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Woman who worked for Boy Scouts of America pleads guilty to sex with minor, sentenced to 20 days in jail
Posted 7:50 PM, April 6, 2015, by Q13 FOX News Staff, Updated at 08:02PM, April 6, 2015
Elizabeth Monda-Guthrie (Photo: Multnomah County Sheriff's Office)
PORTLAND (KPTV) — A 28-year-old woman who worked with the Boy Scouts of America was sentenced to 20 days in jail Monday for having sex multiple times with a 16-year-old boy she met at a Scout camp.
Elizabeth Monda-Guthrie changed her plea to guilty to sex abuse charges Monday, KPTV reported.
Investigators say Monda-Guthrie had sex with the boy multiple times at the Butte Creek Scout Camp in Marion County and at the boy's home.
In addition to serving jail time, Monda-Guthrie has to register as a sex offender.
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JMG
That sentence is nothing more than a tap on the wrist if that. Toss her in prison for at least 10 years and make sure she gets pervert counseling. If she doesn't willingly participate give her more time. When she gets out put her on supervised probation and well as making her sign up as a sex offender for life. If she doesn't then back to prison-then toss her back for life. I have no mercy for these types of folks!
holoh
Why? She just made that 16 year old kid a legend in his school. Hell, I'd fuck her.
Treating 16 year olds like mindless infants when it comes to sex while treating them like mini adults in every other area (driving, working, prosecuting (often as adults), marrying, etc) except for the other horrible vice – alcohol – is a distinct anglo-saxon puritan concept and nothing short of bizarre to anyone who has ever managed to get away from this Victorian mindset. It has nothing to do with protecting 'children' but everything with enforcing a backwards morality through legislation and the harshest of punishments.
This woman, with sex offender registration, just got a life sentence! For a non-forcible, albeit inappropriate (that is what it is) relationship with a 16 year old!
Abolish the sex offender registry – I hope this woman, her friends and family get involved.
Dutch Schultz
You are clueless…. Anglo-Saxon Puritan? What in the world does that even mean? The Anglos, and the Saxons were Germanic tribes in Europe. The Puritans were a sect of "Judeo-Christians" started in England far after Anglos or Saxons. Why do liberal\progressives try to link every non-Catholic white people who speak English to the inventors of the English language? Anglo and Saxon culture has nothing to do with the Judeo-Christian sect known as the Puritans. Treating them like "mini adults"? YES because they're not adults for perverts like you to sexually prey on! A job at Mickey D's, and a drivers licenses doesn't make a teenager fair game for sex you freak! Victorian mindset? We could only wish for such a thing. We are now in the new age barbarian trash culture mindset that pushes sex onto kids, yet calls 25 year olds " college kids". If this was a man he would be doing a lot more time. Yes our culture is screwed, but it has nothing to do with Anglos, Saxons, or Puritans. It has to do with Marxist, MTV babies, YouTube narcissistic losers and people who think a drivers licenses and taking on some adult responsibilites means grown adults can prey on teenagers for sex in the Boy scouts\girl scouts, high schools, youth centers, ETC!!!!!
513dutchie
Imagine if the sexes were reversed? Twenty days in jail for taking a boy scouts virginity, how many days in jail would a man get for having sex with a boy scout or a girl scout? The war on men has been going on for decades. Just look at number of young men dropping out of school. Heck if you're a white man in college you're branded a rapist and racist.
Wakey wakey...
Must have been working on his beaver patch.
So if a 28 year old Woman has sex with a 16 year old teenager – then its ok-ish? But if a 28 year old man has sex with a 16 year old teenager it becomes a crime against humanity and that man gets to spend the next decade or two in prison? How is that fair? Where are the feminists now!? If we want things to be equal, then all things must be equal – including the punishments.
Well said! The double standards are so apparent. If the genders here were reversed, the man would end up in jail.
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Happy Saturday my crafty friends, isn't this joyful bunny just the cutest?
To make this darling tag, I first cut the scalloped tag out with my Cricut Explore. I got the file from the design space image library (Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cartridge). The tag had two layers, the top had a butterfly, I ungrouped the tag and deleted the one with the butterfly, leaving me with a plain scalloped tag. I then embossed the tag using the Darice Dot background embossing folder (item # 1217-67).
Next, I cut out everything else uses dies from My Treasured Kutz (dies listed below). After all pieces were cut I calked some of them to add texture and used a white gel pen to add a little detail.
To add the adorable face to the joyful bunny I used Peachy Keen Wide Eyed and Bushy Tailed Face Assortment Stamps set (item # PK-757) The stamp size I chose to use on the bunny was 3/4″. After I stamped the face, I colored the eyes and teeth in using a white gel pen.
After attaching all pieces to my tag, I add the word Celebrate to the grass using Jaded Blossom Simple Sayings Candies stamp set. I love this stamp set because the words are so small that they work wonderfully to add that little something extra to any craft project. Now, the Candies stamp sets have a circle around the words (I only wanted to stamp the word), so I used a stamp marker to color only the word Celebrate then stamped it on my project.
I finished it up by tying a piece of white glitter tulle to the top of the tag.


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By Vicky Shaw, PA Personal Finance Correspondent
Nearly half of people have been put off buying or renting a property by the condition of the garden, a survey has suggested.
Some 47% of people surveyed had been put off by shabby gardens in the past, property website Zoopla and the Society of Garden Designers found.
Half (50%) of the 2,000 people surveyed believe a good garden layout is as or more important than a well-designed bathroom or kitchen.
People said they spend an average of £678 a year to keep their current gardens, terraces and courtyards in good condition.
Nearly nine in 10 (86%) renters and home owners surveyed said they consider their outside space to be either very or extremely important.
Zoopla spokeswoman Laura Howard said: "The annual weather in the UK might be changeable but the requirement for a garden is steadfast."
The survey also asked people to rank their favourite garden design features, with having somewhere to relax coming out top.
Here is the list of desirable garden features ranked in order of popularity, with the percentages of people who opted for a particular feature in brackets, according to Zoopla and the Society of Garden Designers:
1. Somewhere to sit and relax (36%)
2. Maximum sunlight throughout the day/South facing (15%)
3. Somewhere for the children to play (12%)
4. Flowers/shrubs (8%)
5. A space for pets (7%)
6. Somewhere to entertain (6%)
7. Growing my own fruit/vegetables (4%)
8. Extra storage space/shed (2%)
9. A water feature (0.4%)
And here are the average amounts spent per year on gardens across Britain, according to Zoopla and the Society of Garden Designers:
– South East, £812
– North West, £518
– East of England, £753
– London, £554
– East Midlands, £734
– South West, £674
– Wales, £733
– North East, £732
– West Midlands, £731
– Scotland, £700
– Yorkshire and the Humber, £619
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This section describes necessary information when you use your CDJ-2000 with Virtual DJ.
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The CDJ-2000 equips a computer control mode. That mode enables the CDJ-2000 to control TRAKTOR PRO2 by connecting your computer with a USB cable. The CDJ-2000 equips an internal USB sound card. So you can use this sound card as an audio output device for TRAKTOR PRO2.
Pioneer provides driver software for TRAKTOR PRO2. With this file, you can use the CDJ-2000's internal audio sound card as an audio output device for TRAKTOR PRO2.
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The CDJ-2000 is a certified USB controller for Serato DJ Pro from Serato. The CDJ-2000 has a computer control mode. That mode enables the CDJ-2000 to control Serato DJ Pro by connecting your computer with a USB cable.
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Wilde Schwäne (, Gussi Lebedi) ist ein Volksmärchen (AaTh 451) aus Russland und dort populär vor allem in der Überlieferung des Märchensammlers Alexander Nikolajewitsch Afanassjew.

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Im Märchen wird das kleine Brüderchen eines Mädchens von wilden Schwänen entführt. Sie hatte ihn wegen des Spiels mit anderen Kindern alleine gelassen, anstatt auf ihn acht zu geben. Bei der Verfolgung der Schwäne kommt sie an einem Ofen, einem Apfelbaum und einem Milchfluss vorbei, deren Unterstützung sie jedoch nicht erhält, weil sie aus Bequemlich- und Hochnäsigkeit deren Anweisungen ignoriert.

Schließlich gelangt sie an die Hütte der Hexe Baba Jaga und erfährt, dass diese die Schwäne ausgesandt hatte sowie von ihrer kannibalistischen Neigung. Bevor sie von der Hexe gefressen werden kann, flieht sie mit dem Brüderchen und wird von den Schwänen der Hexe verfolgt. Sie erhält nun auf dem Rückweg Hilfe vom Milchfluss, Apfelbaum und Ofen, da sie durch ihr Abenteuer geläutert ihr negatives Verhalten abgelegt hat. Durch die Hilfe gelangt sie wieder nach Hause in Sicherheit.

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 http://www.hobbitaniya.ru/afanasyev/afanasyev67.php (Märchentext auf Russisch)
 http://www.nachrussland.de/ma/wildeschwaene.html (Märchentext auf Deutsch)

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Steve Hargadon: Preparing for NECC and EduBloggerCon!
Preparing for NECC and EduBloggerCon!
First and foremost is EduBloggerCon 2009, which will be held on Saturday, June 27, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (where NECC itself will be held). Again, through the generous sponsorship of ISTE, this will be a FREE all-day event for educational bloggers, members of Classroom 2.0, and anyone else who wants to come. We'll have lots of breakout rooms this year, and promise to make it another great event while keeping the spirit of an "un-conference!" Details will be forthcoming on EduBloggerCon.com or stay tuned here or in Classroom 2.0 for information as we have it. Mark your calendars, and make sure others that you know will want to attend are aware of the date, as many folks will start making flight arrangements for their trip soon.
Second is the Open Source Pavilion and Playground Area. In our fourth year now at NECC, with a full schedule of formal and informal sessions coming out soon, it should be really fun to be in Washington, DC this year. With capacity crowds last year for almost every session, and with more and more schools facing budget issues that Open Source addresses very nicely, we're planning for a really fun, busy, and educational time!
Finally, The Bloggers' Cafe. No immediate news right now on the Bloggers' Cafe except that it's on the schedule again, and so, I'm told, is "NECC LIVE," which we inaugurated last year. NECC LIVE is the un-conference within a conference, and we're lobbying for a separate space so the two events have room to breathe. Updated websites for both will be created and posted in the Spring.
Major kudos and thanks to ISTE for all of their support of both the Open Source and Web 2.0 communitites at NECC. Hope to see many of you there!
I have absolutely nothing but praise for what Nings have done for education. Last spring I joined the NECC Ning as well as Classroom 2.0. The connections I have made in those two spaces has transformed who I am as a classroom teacher. Those two Nings inspired me to create two different Nings. One of them helps bring my f2f and online students together and the other is to help teachers in Nebraska get better acquainted with professional networking. Thanks to Ning and t Steve for all you do for education!


Even if you only have ten minutes, there's a lot you can learn to make your job easier and more enjoyable. Put down your wallet and the leftover hummus and explore this mega list of professional development opportunities that have your favorite price tag: FREE.
If you only have an hour to spare once a month, it's easy and stress-free to jump in a Twitter chat that matches your position or is related to your cause. We're fans of the #NPMC chat for nonprofit marketing and communications, and you can find more ideas using the Big List of Twitter Chats for Nonprofits from the Nonprofit Marketing Guide.
And don't forget about our Wired Impact downloadable guides!
Podcasts vary widely in terms of length and content and are a perfect way to catch up on nonprofit (and for-profit) news and innovative ideas. There are also some great podcasts out there if you're into storytelling and want some inspiration. Download one before you walk the dog or catch a plane—they can go with you just about anywhere if you have a smartphone! Head over to Whole Whale to get the ultimate list of 101+ of The Best Nonprofit Podcasts and check out our top 10 recommendations.
Books on fundraising, board management, nonprofit finance and more.
With busy schedules and limited budgets, nonprofit professionals often feel like they don't have the opportunities or cash to learn new skills or software. It can also feel pretty lonely sometimes when you focus so much of your energy on the greater good without taking the time to improve your methods and explore ideas. Use this list of free training and tools to connect with the larger nonprofit community and find exciting ways to grow.
Did we miss resources and training that you've enjoyed or benefited from? We'd love to hear from you in the comments!
Nice to see you, Susan! Glad you're enjoying the list.
Awesome information — thank you.
Happy to help! Please let us know if there's anything else you think we should add.
Thanks for adding in Wild Apricot!
For Nonprofit Facebook Groups, Wild Apricot just launched one on membership organization management practices this week. It may be worth adding to this list. It already has 700 members.
Hi Terry: Thanks for taking the time to give us a heads up! I've added the group to our list.
We've also been enjoying the blog posts over on Wild Apricot – great stuff as usual. We should collaborate sometime!
I would add to the downloadable guides – Classy! They have a wealth of easy to digest resources available for nonprofit marketing teams.
Thanks for the suggestion, Kimberly! The list has been updated with a link to Classy's library of resource guides.
Hi. We also offer a bunch of free material on grantseeking and content development at: http://www.writingtomakeadifference.com/ (look on the right side column and find the word FREE).
Lots of great stuff from CompassPoint!
I am looking for grant writing and mostly grant Management training. Can you suggest anything?
What a crucial topic. In addition to the Fundraising and Grants courses at NonprofitReady, check out other e-learning opportunties with GrantSpace/Foundation Center and PEAK Grantmaking.
Your local or state nonprofit association might also offer in-person training for a reduced cost, so be sure to look there for upcoming workshops.


On the 26th of November, Spanish artist's Rodolfo Villaplana's exhibition DUCHAMP IS DEAD was opened at Zurab Tsereteli exhibition hall - MoMa Tbilisi.
Château Mukhrani Tourism Department has participated in the world's leading global tourism fair in Barcelona - IBTM 2015.
Chef Ben Ford, a famous American chef and son of Hollywood legend Harrison Ford, together with Ian Kelly, United States Ambassador to Georgia, has paid a visit to Château Mukhrani. After viewing Château Mukhrani castle and winery, Ben Ford has made special dish for Rustavi 2 viewers.
It has been 8 years since Château Mukhrani has established a tradition of inviting guests to participate in the harvest. They gather on the beautiful territory of the Château early in the morning. This year the harvest in Mukhranbatoni estate was planned on October 18th and for this day the place turned into a center of Georgian culture.
On the 18th of October the St. Ketevan panel (the exact copy of the Da Graça Convent, located in Lisbon), was ceremonially opened in Chateau Mukhrani.


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