The best way for a young person to understand geographical features, take on board the struggles of a time in history, or even the motivation behind a piece of art, is for them to embrace that experience.
In Year 7 boys take part in a cultural experience to London Art Galleries, as well as a day at Rushall Farm where they learn about farming, land use and take part in environmental testing.
A geography trip to Lulworth Cove supports Year 8s' understanding about geology and landforms. Year 10 enhance their study of the First World War with a poignant and reflective trip to Ypres, and also embark on a trip to Margam Park in Wales to conduct field work skills in preparation for their Geography exam at the end of Year 11. Our regular STEM* days offer a collaborative challenge for our girls and boys to work together.
As your son develops and matures, the opportunity to broaden his horizons through outdoor adventure and residential trips grows. Some trips are academic, such as the Modern Foreign Language and History trips to France, Spain and Germany whilst others involve adventure activities, navigation training or have a sporting element. All focus on confidence building and learning to work together in a different environment, with the added enjoyment of visiting new places and making new friends.


Tennessee works to ensure that anyone in need of addiction treatment gets access to an evidence-based program. This is accomplished by providing a variety of treatment facilities designed to treat the unique needs of each patient.
Focus Treatment Centers format their treatment plans using a framework built on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT is a proven approach for helping those with addiction return to a meaningful life of sobriety.
Brookhaven Retreat is a women's only residential and aftercare facility that uses nature as a healing tool. Nestled on 48 acres at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Brookhaven views substance abuse as a symptom of a more significant problem. Their treatment strategies look to heal the whole woman.
Youth Town is a Christian-based treatment center for boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 17. They take a unique approach to dealing with addiction, which is built around making treatment an adventure. Youth Town in a residential facility, but they encourage family visits and home passes during treatment.
Pathways is a multifaceted community health center that provides not just addiction treatment, but medical, dental, and mental health care. The program offers adult residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment and actively participates in the state's Substance Awareness Traffic Offender Program.
CADAS is a non-profit, residential treatment facility that offers separate programs for adults and adolescents with both outpatient and residential care. CADAS also provides a dual diagnosis program, which treats a mental health condition, like depression or bipolar disorder, while working towards recovery.
One in five young adults admits to binge drinking alcohol in the past month, the most prevalent alcohol issue in the state.
Six percent of high school students across the state report a lifetime history of cocaine use.
In 2014, opiate abuse was the leading complaint from those entering drug rehab with 4,528 admissions. The second highest was alcohol at 2,319.
Accreditation: All facilities must have a license by the state of Tennessee openly displayed or be able to present if asked. In addition, many will carry third-party accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) or the Joint Commission.
Evidence-based Approaches: Evidence-based approaches are the gold standard for addiction treatment. It uses three elements as part of the strategy: clinical experience, best research evidence, and patient preferences.
Length/Location: Programs available at treatment centers vary in length. Generally, expect an inpatient rehab program to last anywhere from 30 to 120 days or longer if necessary. Location is another critical concern as families may find they need to travel to locate the right facility.
Aftercare and Alumni Services: Through aftercare and alumni services, a care facility helps patients live in recovery following treatment. Often treatment centers will partner with nonprofits like AA or NA to provide additional care when someone leaves a residential program.
Payment: Often insurance companies cover mental health treatments like substance abuse, but not in full. They may require the person pay a copayment or coinsurance fee. Look closely at the policy to determine the out-of-pocket expense and then develop a strategy to cover these costs.
Drug and Alcohol Detox Programs: Managed detox programs offer a supervised environment along with drug-based withdrawal therapy to make the side effects more comfortable. This helps prepare people for further treatment.
Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT): Medication-assisted Treatment allows for FDA-approved medication to ease the harsh withdrawal from opioid or alcohol abuse. The goal is to allow for a safer way to stop using a drug.
Behavioral Therapy: Most treatment programs use this to replace destructive behaviors, like substance abuse, with something more positive and healthy. Through behavioral therapy, one learns to understand why they use drugs and better ways of coping.
Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders (Dual Diagnosis): It's common for those with an addiction to have a coexisting mental health disorder like depression. The dual diagnosis system treats both problems at once to improve the chances of recovery.
Seeking help for drug or alcohol abuse is not an easy choice, but an essential first step towards a healthy life. The key is to research the options before choosing a treatment facility. Families should be ready to travel, if necessary, to find the right substance abuse program.


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Regional minister shot dead in southern Somalia
Nur Hashi Warsame was shot several times and later succumbed to his wounds in a hospital
by AA Sep 18th 2020 · 1 min read
GAROWE, Somalia Nur Hashi Warsame, minister for religious and endowment affairs in Somalia's Hirshabelle state, was shot dead by unknown gunmen late Thursday in the town of Jowhar, said an official.
Mohamud Jimale, a police officer, told Anadolu Agency that Warsame was shot several times minutes after evening prayers in the Horsed neighborhood of Jowhar, the state's administrative capital.
"Nur Hashi Warsame, who was religious affairs minister and also a member of parliament, was shot several times by unknown gunmen. He was taken to a hospital and later succumbed to his injuries," Jimale said.
Ibrahim Ali Nor, chairman of the Middle Shabelle Journalists Association, told Anadolu Agency by phone that the gunmen had escaped, but security forces reached the scene and launched an operation in the area, arresting at least 10 young men.No group has claimed responsibility so far for the killing, but the Somalia-based insurgent group al-Shabaab has carried out attacks in the country recently.
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After a VERY long absence from Blogging I'm back. During the past few months I got the opportunity to do a lot of introspection and examination of my choices so far.
During that time I didn't feel like blogging about it, but after some time I am feeling a lot better about everything.
I have changed roles and found a place where I feel much happier about my work and what I'm doing. I'm meeting a bunch of new people that share parts of my background and am also getting to spend time traveling outside of the office, which keeps me energized.
Overall I will try to keep up more with my blogging and write about my travels and places I get to visit (especially where I get to eat at and visit).
As the year winds down, I'm very upbeat on 2010.


Swollen ankles can cause a number of problems when it comes to one's mobility, in addition to pain and cramps. There are many swollen ankle treatments that one can turn to, so as to ease this pain and promote better mobility. These methods can also help in alleviating the pain and unease as well as the numbness experienced when one has swollen feet and ankles. Here are a few natural methods that you can administer for your swollen ankles treatment.
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Compression Socks: When you are suffering from swollen legs and ankles, you will also experience constant pain, cramps and even spasms. These spasms and cramps become even more apparent when one is sleeping. So, you can turn to compression socks which give support and help in swollen ankles treatment as well.
Epsom Salt Foot Soak: If you are experiencing swollen ankles and feet, you would benefit greatly from a foot soak that consists of warm water and Epsom salt. You should soak your feet in this concoction for at least a half an hour to get natural swollen ankles treatment. If you are facing numbness in the legs due to swollen ankles and legs, then you would do well to check the temperature of the water with your hands before dipping your feet in. This will prevent any unpleasant scalding.
In case you notice any kind of blisters or ulcerations along with the swollen feet and ankles, then you will need to report the same to the doctor immediately so that he or she may examine your legs for any kind of infection.


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"Am I A Toy Or A Treasure" is a popular song written by Arthur Altman, Louis C. Singer and Irving Taylor.

The best-selling version of the song was recorded by Kay Starr in 1954. It reached number 17 in the UK Singles Chart in October 1954, and number 74 in the annual chart for that year.

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1954 songs
Songs written by Irving Taylor (songwriter)
Songs with music by Arthur Altman
Songs with music by Lou Singer

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The dimension and color of the mat can be customized according to your needs, no matter what size you need, you definitely can buy one to fit for your room.
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Die Saison 2010/11 war die 89. Spielzeit der Ligue Magnus, der höchsten französischen Eishockeyspielklasse. Meister wurden zum insgesamt elften Mal in der Vereinsgeschichte die Dragons de Rouen. Der Mont-Blanc HC stieg in die zweite Liga ab.

Modus
In der Hauptrunde absolvierten die 14 Mannschaften jeweils 26 Spiele. Die zwölf bestplatzierten Mannschaften qualifizierten sich für die Playoffs, in denen der Meister ausgespielt wurde, wobei die vier bestplatzierten Mannschaften für das Playoff-Viertelfinale gesetzt waren. Die beiden Letztplatzierten der Hauptrunde traten in der Relegation aufeinander, deren Verlierer direkt in die zweite Liga abstieg. Für einen Sieg nach regulärer Spielzeit und Overtime erhielt jede Mannschaft zwei Punkte, bei einer Niederlage nach Overtime gab es einen Punkt und bei einer Niederlage nach regulärer Spielzeit null Punkte.

Hauptrunde

Tabelle

Playoffs

Französischer Meister

Relegation
 Hockey Club de Caen - Avalanche Mont-Blanc 3:1 (3:2 n. V., 1:2, 4:3, 2:1)

Auszeichnungen

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Eishockeysaison 2010/11


Coles Little Explorer Nappy Review - I took the 5 Day Nappy Change!
Coles have invited all Australian Mums to take part in their 5 Day Nappy Change to coincide with the launch of their new nappy line - the Coles Little Explorer range.
As every mum knows, the process of finding the perfect nappy can be super challenging and involves a whole load of trial and error (and sometimes a bit of mess in there too!). It is definitely one of the most important things to get right, as it can often be the deal breaker in having a night of uninterrupted sleep!
The Coles Little Explorer Nappy range is an innovative line, which was launched in early October. The range is designed for newborns right up to Toddlers (and everything in between) and they are a versatile unisex design and style.
So what makes these so different?
Well, Coles have obviously done their homework and created a nappy that combines elements from other leading nappy brands and rolled them into one!
First up you have the 3-Layer Dry Tech Core, which they claim will provide protection against leakage and keep baby skin dry.
They also have the 3-way active fit, designed for comfort and the fight against leakage (and those number 2 explosions!).
They have obviously gone all out with the newborn design by incorporating an umbilical cord cut panel and the wetness indicator - perfect for those early newborn days (which I already miss so much!).
I was sent the Crawler size for Miss C to try out. This comes in a convenient 30 pack which is generally enough to see me through 4 or 5 days in an average week.
The gender neutral design was also a wee bit cute!
But aesthetics aside, I was actually very surprised at how plush the nappy was. Whenever I think 'home brand' I automatically think of nappies as thin as paper, but these very much dispel this misbelief with an ultra soft inner lining and side cuffs.
The design of the nappy with soft leg cuffs and stretchy waistband ensured a snug fit for Miss C that kept leakage (and any sign of #2 explosions) at bay.
Miss C has ultra sensitive skin and has on more than one occasion broken out with a rash when wearing certain brands of nappies. So I was pleasantly surprised that no redness, chafing or signs of a rash occurred whilst trialling the Little Explorer brand.
We all know that daytime nappy use can be a bit more straightforward than the night-time minefield. So when I first tried these overnight, I was a little bit nervous... but these did not cause any disruption to the overnight sleep (thank goodness) and Miss C still appeared dry in the morning. I don't like with some nappy brands the little trace of 'crystals' when the nappy becomes super wet overnight, so I was pleasantly surprised that these did not leave any indication or traces of these on the skin when left on for a long period.
All of the nappy convenience packs are priced at $9.99, making them a bit lighter on the hip pocket than some other brands.
For the Crawler pack of 30 nappies this equates to approx 33c per nappy versus 50c with one of the more popular nappy brands - a BIG saving when you go through as many as I do in a week!
If the thought of trying something new in the nappy department makes you a little bit nervous, rest assured that Coles do offer a full money back and satisfaction guarantee on their products, so you can be confident that if they don't meet your expectations, a refund can be had!


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Saturday Recap; Somerby To BU
After the officials inserted themselves into Friday's game and prevented UMass from having a fair shot at gaining the win at home against Lowell, the hope was the team would be fired up as a result. Certainly using that outcome as motivation to go out last night and prove that they deserved a better fate than the night before is not out of the question. But as I mentioned in my recap of Friday's loss, it was apparent the team would come out and give Lowell the season sweep. The comments and body language of the team immediately after Friday's loss foretold Saturday's result and brings up the question, while this team has talent, does it have the mental toughness to be successful in this league? I don't think so. The team had an opportunity to split the key weekend series, prevent the first season sweep by Lowell since 97-98, and exact some kind of revenge for the screw job of the night before. Instead the team looked like they wanted to be anywhere else in the world but at the Tsongas Center. And by the end of the game, so did those UMass fans who made the trip.
The start this one looked very similar to the last one played in Lowell. The team managed just a handful of shots in the first period, five total to be exact. A strong second allowed the Minutemen to tie it, but too many penalties in the third killed any ability to complete the comeback and handed Lowell the easy 5-2 win. There's a lot to be critical of in the game but I'll just hit on a couple of things that stand out. Obviously UMass had too many penalties on the weekend, some deserved and some not, but this has been a problem all season long and either coach Toot Cahoon doesn't feel like addressing it or is unable to. Either way you'll be hard pressed to find a team that's able to win games when they take 15 penalties in a weekend. Secondly, where were UMass' skilled forwards last night? The Minutemen put up a respectable 30 shots on net, but taking a closer look you had Conor Allen taking 4 and Pat Kiley taking 5. Steve Guzzo had 2, Danny Hobbs had 3, T.J. Syner 2, Mike Pereira 2, Conor Sheary 1, Branden Gracel 1. 11 shots total for your top two lines. That's not enough. Lastly, UMass won just 19 of 52 faceoffs. Kevin Czepiel and Steve Guzzo went 6 for 21 combined. Faceoffs were a big issue earlier in the year but it had seemed like the team had made some progress in that area. Obviously not as much as hoped.
UMass had a huge opportunity in front of them these past two days. Building off the momentum of recent weeks a successful weekend could've lifted them into the fight in the middle of the Hockey East standings. Even when outside forces helped lead to a loss on Friday, a win yesterday would've at least allowed them to prevent the weekend from being a total washout while keeping Lowell within striking distance in the standings. Instead, there's little chance of catching up to the River Hawks who are now eight points ahead and have leapfrogged Merrimack into 4th place. The best UMass can probably hope for at this point is to try to catch Providence in 6th place, three points ahead and with the tiebreaker still to be determined. But a zero point weekend has allowed the teams behind UMass to gain ground. Northeastern is now tied in 7th place with UMass and New Hampshire, and the prospect of missing the playoffs entirely, is just one point back. The loss also drops the team to below .500 on the season. Lowell obviously has a great team this year and is on their way to their first NCAA tournament appearance in seemingly forever, but not taking any points from them should've been deemed an unacceptable prospect for this team. Instead last night's lackluster effort and undisciplined play late assured the Minutemen of that fate.
Fear The Triangle Player of the Game
It's tough to pick the best player in a game where there was little to celebrate but Pat Kiley played well, scoring a goal, leading the team in shots, and ending the game even. And what has been nice to see about his play of late is that he has gone four games without taking a penalty.
Lack of discipline sinks the Minutemen according to the Republican recap.
Here's the Herald's game story.
Kimball Union defenseman Doyle Somerby who I've been writing about in recent weeks committed to Boston University this weekend. Somerby also had offers from Maine, New Hampshire, and St Lawrence, in addition to UMass.
Dick Baker blogged about Friday's horrendous officiating by Dave Hansen and Jack Millea yesterday.
The Springfield Falcons are out of the basement in the standings thanks to three straight wins by Paul Dainton.
Jon Quick lived up to his name at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition.
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i am as optimistic about umass hockey as they come, but i am extremely worried about this team not making the playoffs now. northeastern and unh are both playing pretty well right now and have easier schedules than umass does. feb 24-25th with 2 home games against UNH will probably be huge…overall real tough weekend for umass hockey
play larue over czepiel all day long….please god cahoon do it….
i agree with this…would like to see tegeler even more probably…i just feel like czepiel is getting by based on mostly experience/seniority…everyone else i feel is earning their time
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Hey Rocks,
Great recaps as usual. Question: Is Toot's job
In trouble yet? It's been about 6 straight years
of 7th place finishes.
I fully anticipate the school will allow Toot to stay on through the end of his contract next year.
we need all the size possible @ northeastern friday due to their style and rink size..
play the biggest meanest forwards we have…small players who cannot win faceoffs…cannot score….and get pushed around the corners must sit
#3 cant play at this level accomplishes nothing every game these are the things from keeping us from going up in standings
Wow where did the Kevin Czepiel venom come from all of a sudden? I think there are bigger issues to address with this team.
i dont think anyone is trying to say that is the only problem with the team (or at least i'm not)…that is just one thing that i have felt to be true for a while (regarding czepiel)…that if he weren't a senior he would not be getting this much playing time (because his play has not really warranted it)
Czepiel is a junior.
yes thats what i meant sorry
but rocks what is your opinion on czepiel's play thusfar? i feel that he has decent vision and also competes the hardest of almost all the players on our squad, but moreso i feel that he is undersized, an average skater and not much of an offensive threat…and while it is not an all-ecompassing statistic, he is a team-worst -6 in the plus/minus department, which doesnt really lend itself very well to a shutdown forward type player (which seems to be the role toot has him playing)…anyway, like i said before, most definitely not trying to pile on czepiel, just giving some honest observations
Who will play in his place? There are no other true centers.
LaRue is a more of a natural wing who, according to the UMass site, hasn't taken a faceoff this year. I don't think he's the solution at center
Who else would you have in mind?
no larue definitely is not the answer at center…however we have gracel and guzzo to center the top 2 lines…that leaves carzo, filiou, deangelo (doesnt seem to be too bad at center to me)…so i guess my hope would be that 2 of those 3 guys would center the bottom 2 lines
I like DeAngelo, but his numbers aren't that much different than Czepiel's. Especially in Hockey East play. Faceoffs % is good, but he has taken a fraction of them compared to other centers.
Fair enough about DeAngelo not taking a lot of faceoffs, but I feel that he couldn't do a lot worse than Czepiel (wins 40% of them)…and also with everyone healthy there isn't even a need for DeAngelo to play center. And also yes while I agree that his numbers aren't that much better or different, I just feel DeAngelo brings more to the table than Czepiel. I am envisioning a lineup somewhere along these lines:
Syner-Gracel-Sheary
Pereira-Guzzo-Hobbs
DeAngelo-Carzo-Power
Kiley-Filiou-LaRue
That 4th line left wing could be Kiley, Auvenshine, Tegeler, Olcyzk, whoever…and like I said before, I am definitely not trying to put all of the blame on Czepiel or anything like that at all…just one small way I feel this team could be improved, that's all.
All good thoughts Carson. I just don't think Czepiel is driving poor performance on this team. Its the top six forwards and top four dmen spending too much time in the box and just overall better defensive play needed.
no your right i agree that he is not at all the main problem and that the penalties are by far the biggest issue…just a minor change that i thought might be worth considering but who knows
Rocks, you'll be happy to know there was a triangle jersey spotted at Mullins on Sat. afternoon at the bball game. Worn by a 10-12 year-old girl.
So is Blaise MacDonald being groomed to replace Toot when his contract is up after next season? Ironic that McDonald quit Lowell and now the sewerhawks are flying high. Doesn't fill me with optimism.
bittym87
The irony is that the RiverHabs are "flying high" thanks exclusively to guys Blaise recruited.
Becoming pretty clear that the man is a hell of a recruiter who struggles in the in-game coaching department. The problem is that, even if Blaise brings in some talent (and with all due respect to the Gillespies of the world, I haven't seen much to get excited about so far), Toot will probably have retired by the time they get here. The question is, do they get a proven in-game coach (who?!) and let Blaise stick to recruiting, or do they let him take Toot's job and give him a second chance? After seeing Lowell squander some great talent in recent years, I'd like to think they'd lean toward the former, and let Blaise do what he does best.
(^ sorry if that's an assumption re: Toot retiring, but my understanding was that before his current contract he was seriously contemplating it, and then decided to stick around a few more years. I would think he would probably retire after next season if his contract isn't renewed, though.)
I do not want a coach who was previously fired from a Hockey East school after never getting them to the NCAAs. The fact that Lowell is roughly a gazillion times better mere months after his firing doesn't help his case.
If Toot retires and Blaise is hired to take his place it's because it's the easy/lazy thing to do, much like the Kevin Morris hire.
A few years ago, I had heard that Blaise was going to take over at BU when Jack Parker goes (i.e. dies). Obviously, that's not happening now. If the UMass AD does the lazy thing and hires Blaise, it will be typical and the program will stay mired in mediocrity.
I wish the could get Dennehey from MC (he recruited Quick), but I hear he wants the BC job when York retires because he's a BC grad.
That's the rumor.
I heard UML folks comparing our first perdiod play where we had one forechecker and hung around the red line and just a couple of shots and zero scoring chances – typical Blaise style. They were thrilled he left UML.I don't think he is the answer. Toot needs to match lines – prevent our 3rd and 4th line to be out against oppositions 1+2. Also, needs to stick with PP and PK that was getting better a few weeks ago. Can't keep testing things.Shorten the bench and have the guts to limit some Sr's who are major liabilities defensively. Same old story. Same D pair were on the ice for all 4 in Amherst and first in Lowell.
Yeah I've talked to people around the Lowell program, fans and insiders, that reaffirm my opinion that we don't want Blaise as head coach.
That said, Cahoon has been conservative on the forechecking forever. It's been a frequent source of frustration.
time to man up this weekend – players and coaches
Hockey East Recap: 1/30 | Husky Hockey


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After the success of "True Colour", Pierre finished his course in the field of directing/animation from the world-renowned School of Gobelins in Paris whilst Bertrand worked as an animator on a Luc Besson Production, also in Paris. Their first collaboration with Not To Scale for Nickelodeon Jr saw them win an international Promax Gold Award and a BAFTA nomination for Best Short Form in 2013.
This talented duo's talent lies in creative commercials and evocative films, with an emphasis on strong character design, allowing them to tell stories using incredible visual skills. Their short film "La Détente", which took four years to create, was shown as part of the Cannes film festival, many other festivals worldwide and scooped the prestigious best animation award at Rushes Awards. Since then then they have directed outstanding commercials for Volvo, Adidas, Navman, Mars, Hozelock and EE, and their short film "Sea Stars" for WWF won a bronze Cannes Lion in 2015 in Branded Content & Entertainment for Original Use of Music.


I am over a moon to be awarded as 'BEST IN SHOW' at Made By Hand Cheltenham which was held in March. It was great show for me where I could meet with familiar and new faces! Thank you so much for visiting my stand. With their successful event, the organisers are already planning next year's fair in Cheltenham. I am hoping to show again next year!
I am also looking forward to exhibiting with them in their forthcoming outdoor show this June.
I will post the details for the event closer to the time!


This is a creme-heavy texture formula. Does that make any sense? Unlike thinner, buildable texture like OPI, which usually needs 3 coats, this applied in 2 thick coats. It covered the nail well, and dry time was quick considering it was thick. I love the finished color!!
You can find Sinful Colors at a variety of places, like Wal Mart, Walgreens, etc. I found these at a Rite Aid in CT so try that, too.
Gorgeous color, I have a few Sinful Colors polishes in my collection but I haven't tried these textured ones yet.


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/* Our task is to exploit this vulnerability */
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <string.h>

int bof(FILE *badfile)
{
    char buffer[12];

    /* The following statement has a buffer overflow problem */
    fread(buffer, sizeof(char), 40, badfile);

    return 1;
}

int main(int argc, char **argv)
{
    FILE *badfile;

    badfile = fopen("badfile", "r");
    bof(badfile);

    printf("Returned Properly\n");

    fclose(badfile);
    return 1;
}


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The author establishes that classic firm-valuation methods based on dividends (or equivalently free cash flows or residual income) can be modified to be based on any financial variable (V), such as sales, given V is cointegrated with the fundamental value (P) of the firm. The variable V (or a fraction of V) replaces dividends in the valuation formula, through a share liquidation scheme tied to V/P. The author shows that this modified valuation formula is equivalent to the classic fundamental valuation formula based on dividends, provided the share liquidation implicit in this scheme is accounted for. The use of nondividend information V permits an estimate of the fundamental value of a firm which should be more reliable than an estimate based on dividends alone, as dividends are well-known to be smoothed and can provide a poor indicator of future cash payments to investors. This approach is shown to complement existing valuation approaches that use dividends, permitting the fundamental valuation of firms which may or may not pay out dividends, have negative earnings, negative free cash flows, or even a negative book value (of shareholder equity). This extension of the classic fundamental valuation formula also provides a new methodology for calculating the fundamental asset price of any firm, including "dot-com" firms and privately held firms, utilizing nondividend information, such as sales, explicitly. Using dividends augmented with a cash flow from share liquidation, the author restates popular valuation methods, including the Gordon growth model, the residual income model, and the free cash flow model.


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For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic in a cynical world. Enchanting? Absolutely! Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite . . .
Kendra and her brother Seth have no idea that their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws give relative order among greedy trolls, mischevious satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken, an arcane evil is unleashed, forcing Kendra and Seth to face the greatest challenge of their lives. To save her family, Fablehaven, and perhaps the world, Kendra must find the courage to do what she fears most.
Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star
At the end of the school year, Kendra and her brother, Seth, find themselves racing back to Fablehaven. Grandpa Sorenson, the caretaker, invites three specialists — a potion master, a magical relics collector, and a mystical creature trapper — to help protect the property from the Society of the Evening Star, an ancient organization determined to infiltrate the preserve and steal a hidden artifact of great power.
Time is running out. The Evening Star is storming the gates. If the artifact falls into the wrong hands, it could mean the downfall of other preserves and possibly the world. Will Kendra learn to use her fairy gifts in time? Will Seth stay out of trouble? Can they overcome paralyzing fear?
Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague
Strange things are afoot at Fablehaven. Someone or something has released a plague that transforms beings of light into creatures of darkness. Seth discovers the problem in its infancy, but as the infectious disease spreads, it becomes clear that the preserve cannot hold out for long.
In dire need of help, the Sorensons question where to turn. The Sphinx has always given sound advice–but is he a traitor? Inside the Quiet Box, Vanessa might have information that could lead to a cure–but can she be trust?
Meanwhile, Kendra and members of the Knights of the Dawn must journey to a distant preserve and retrieve another hidden artifact. Will the Society of the Evening Star recover it first? Will the plague eclipse all light at Fablehaven? Find out in Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague.
Fablehaven: Secret of the Dragon Sanctuary
Brace yourself for a shocking secret.
Two hidden artifacts have been found. Three more remain unrecovered. More preserves face destruction as the Society of the Evening Star relentlessly pursues new talismans. Reading in Patton's Journal of Secrets, Kendra learns the location of the key to a vault housing one of the artifacts. In order to retrieve it, the Knights of the Dawn must enter a death trap — a dragon sanctuary called Wyrmroost. The mission cannot proceed without stealing a sacred object zealously guarded by the centaurs. Anybody seen Seth?
The race is on to acquire all five of the artifact keys to the great demon prison. Will the Knights of the Dawn conquer Wyrmroost? Who can stop the Sphinx? Can Vanessa be trusted to help? What artifact will be found next?
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Fablehaven: Keys to the Demon Prison
After centuries of plotting, the Sphinx—leader of the Society of the Evening Star—is after the final artifacts needed to open the great demon prison, Zzyxx. If the legendary prison is opened, a tide of evil is certain to usurp control of the world.
In an effort to intercept the final artifacts, Kendra, Seth and the Knights of the Dawn race to strange and exotic preserves across the globe. The stakes have never been higher. The risks have never been more deadly.
In this explosive series finale, allegiances will be confirmed and secrets revealed as the forces of light and darkness collide in a desperate, climactic battle to control the keys to the demon prison.
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The Caretaker's Guide to Fablehaven
You may have read about centaurs and satyrs, fairies and fog giants. But have you actually seen them? Now you can. And you won't even need to drink the milk! With The Caretaker's Guide to Fablehaven, caretakers-in-training can visually identify a river troll, a flying stag, a swamp hag, and dozens of other mystical and magical creatures. Witness the majesty and brawn of Celebrant, the King of Dragons or discover how to view the blinding beauty of the Fairy Queen.
And if you have really sharp eyes try to locate the fairies inside this book. They will give you clues to many of the creatures and artifacts that will be found inside the new series Dragonwatch— the sequel to Fablehaven. That's right! Discover what Kendra and Seth do next. The Dragonwatch series is available now!
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Fablehaven Book of Imagination
Unlike the other Fablehaven books, this one is half-finished. . . . The missing ingredient is you! Begin by writing your name in the space provided on the front cover. Then get ready to write, draw, solve, and create, guided by the many activities inside, including an origami Raxtus dragon. The secret world of enchanted preserves is waiting for you to jump in–just make sure to avoid any deep pools filled with naiads!
Draw a map of your own magical preserve
Color pictures of a dryad, a dragon, a fairy, and other Fablehaven creatures
Solve the Tauran Maze
Fold origami figures of Raxtus and Olloch the Glutton
Create wizard slime
Make a rain stick or a unicorn horn
Draw a dragon's head
Solve the Sphinx's riddles
Mix your own potion
"Featuring plenty of heroism and hilarity, Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star is rich in creatures, magic-working, and hard-fought battles…"
"Imaginative…Kendra awakens a fairy army in a fierce scene worthy of the Lord of the Rings . . ."
— The Los Angeles Times
"Imagination runs wild in Fablehaven. It is a lucky book that can hold this kind of story."
— Obert Skye, Author of Leven Thumps and The Gateway to Foo
"The Fablehaven series is one of the most enjoyable fantasies I've read in the past few years. I only wish I could have read it when I was ten or twelve."
— Christopher Paolini, Author of Eragon
"Mull's characters are real . . . likable and entertaining. The dialogue snaps and sizzles."
— Orson Scott Card, Author of Enders Game
"There has been an explosion of children's fantasy trying to follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter. Fablehaven is a worthy addition to the crowd. . . . a fun and exciting adventure!"
— Sam Lubell, SFRevu
"Every bit a 'page turner' as the Harry Potter books! This story is so compelling and so well written you'll find its magic working on you as well, completely taking over your ability to put the book down, even for a moment."
— Holly Newton, Columbia Daily Tribune
"Fablehaven is a solid piece of work that could stand in the same company as the early Harry Potter books."
— Scott Iwasaki, Deseret Morning News
"Witty repartee between the central characters, as well as the occasional well-done set piece."
— Kirkus Book Reviews
"Mull's story offers unexpected twists and entertainingly scary creatures."
"The Fablehaven series is generating buzz as a contender in the fantasy-adventure genre to replace the Harry Potter franchise."
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Now that Sundar Pichai is firmly saddled as CEO of Google, it will be in fitness of things to know about the man who would be heading the decision making body of this IT giant. Google went for a restructuring this week when it was made a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. While the parent company will have Larry Page as its CEO, Sundar Pichai will be the CEO of Google.
Sundar Pichai was born in Chennai. His father, Reghunatha Pichai, was an Engineer working for the British company, GEC. Sundar, as he was widely known, his parents and a younger brother stayed in a modest two-bedroom flat in the city. During his school-days, he took keen interest in cricket and played as captain of the school team. He was instrumental in bringing a number of victories to the team in the region. His father was his guide, who introduced him to the arena of technology. No wonder, he developed an aptitude and liking for technology from an early age.
He studied at IIT, Kharagpur in the stream of metallurgical engineering, and was considered to be the brightest student in his entire batch. Soon he got a scholarship at Stanford. However, raising loan for his travel and other expenses proved to be a major problem. His father ultimately had to withdraw a sizeable amount – more than his annual salary - from his family savings. He however dropped out of Stanford to work as an Engineer and Product Manager at a semi-conductor manufacturer at the Silicon Valley, USA. Meanwhile he got an MBA from Wharton in 2002 and also had a stint at McKinsey as a Consultant.
Google he joined almost 21 years ago in 2004 and became a part of the team that worked on Google search toolbar. He was instrumental in developing the Chrome for Android. After the purchase of Android, the CEO handed it over to Pichai for optimisation and integration. And today, looking to his talent, exposure and achievements, he is on top of Google. Well done, Pichai!
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Starting at Doddi's Beach on Halls Head Parade in Mandurah, the Halls Head Coastal Trail takes walkers along the coastline to the suburb Seascapes. Dolphins are frequently sighted here, as well as the occasional seal and whales.
There are plenty of seating areas along the way, as well as boardwalks, toilets, water fountains and playgrounds for kids. There are some fairly steep hills to negotiate along the way. For those that prefer a longer walk you can continue on to Falcon Bay, although there are breaks in the path.


Event-driven design is fundamental to developing resilient, responsive, and scalable reactive systems as it supports asynchrony and loose coupling. The OMG Data Distribution Service (DDS) is a proven event-driven technology for building data-centric reactive systems because it provides the primitives for decoupling system components with respect to time, space, quality-of-service, and behavior. DDS, by design, supports distribution scalability. However, with increasing core count in CPUs, building multicore-scalable reactive systems remains a challenge.


Umbra has announced that Square Enix licensed Umbra's technology to boost graphics performance in Final Fantasy XV.
Final Fantasy XV is set in an enthralling world where fantasy meets reality, players will join Crown Prince Noctis and his comrades on an epic journey of brotherhood, love and despair as they unravel Noctis's destiny and take up arms against the warmongering empire, Niflheim. On March 31, Square Enix will be revealing the long-awaited release date at Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV event — alongside many other announcements.
Final Fantasy XV will be released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year.


M.I.A. kicked off her "Matangi" tour with a bang. The Sri Lankan firecracker delivered an explosive set during the first date of the U.S. trek at New York's Terminal 5 on Friday. For her opening act, she called on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who appeared via Skype from London.
"I've become a fan of M.I.A. because she is the most courageous woman working in Western music," he said as the crowd cheered.
M.I.A. will play a second show in NYC on Monday before making her way to Austin and L.A. for two shows at Belasco Theater.
You can also catch her performing on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (11/7), "Conan" (11/13), and "The Colbert Report" (11/20).
Watch some fan-filmed footage from opening night below.


How is this holiday season treating you? I hope amidst the stress this season can bring, you've found time to gather with family and friends and be reminded what this season is really about. In an effort to try to help bring calm to this time of year, I've created a list of my top 10 favorite desserts that are great to bring to a holiday party or gathering. So, in no particular order, here they are.
They are such a hit at every party I've gone to, and the ease of this dessert is not only in the creating of it, but the eating as well. You don't need any silverware, just maybe a napkin.
I love peppermint, and paired with chocolate, you can't go wrong with this dessert. I've topped the cupcakes with crushed peppermint candies and Andes mints. Either tastes fantastic.
What's not to love about this dessert? Nuts, fudge, and Oreos. Need I say more?
Candy bars in a cupcake, both batter and frosting. Yum!
If you like cake balls, then you'll love these. Super easy and super delicious!
This makes a wonderful breakfast, with some nice strong coffee, or a mid-afternoon snack. Light enough that you could have seconds, but not too sweet that you're left with a stomach-ache.
Love, love, love this dip! Perfect with fresh fruit.
Hmmm…have you tried using some shortening in the candy melts to thin it out a bit? If you do, add about 1 t at a time to the melted candy and mix until you don't see the shortening anymore. You want it to be the consistency of about whipping cream. Try that and let me know. Good luck!
I love this blog! All of these deserts look delicious! How do you get the chocolate on your cake balls to look so smooth? Mine always comes out very clumpy.


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import org.apache.lucene.analysis.TokenStream;
import org.apache.lucene.analysis.ngram.NGramTokenFilter;
import org.elasticsearch.common.settings.Settings;
import org.elasticsearch.env.Environment;
import org.elasticsearch.index.IndexSettings;
import org.elasticsearch.index.analysis.AbstractTokenFilterFactory;

public class NGramTokenFilterFactory extends AbstractTokenFilterFactory {

    private final int minGram;

    private final int maxGram;

    NGramTokenFilterFactory(IndexSettings indexSettings, Environment environment, String name, Settings settings) {
        super(indexSettings, name, settings);
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        this.maxGram = settings.getAsInt("max_gram", NGramTokenFilter.DEFAULT_MAX_NGRAM_SIZE);
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    @Override
    public TokenStream create(TokenStream tokenStream) {
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Celldweller releases new single teasing upcoming fifth album0
Producer/musician extraordinaire Klayton keeps his eyes fixed firmly on the cosmos as he has released the latest single under his Celldweller moniker. As the latest taste of the project's upcoming fifth album, Satellites, "My Disintegration" presents Klayton's progressive and intricately arranged hybrid of alt. metal melodies and dynamic electronics, showcasing the full breadth of his skills in the span of nearly six-and-a-half minutes. Along with the album's first single, "Electric Eye," released nearly two years ago (and prior to the fourth album, Offworld), "My Disintegration" also marks Celldweller's return to heavier, more aggressive sounds after the softer, more atmospheric Offworld, released in July of 2017; since then, the project has released the Remixed Upon a Blackstar companion to 2012's Wish Upon a Blackstar, as well as the "Breaking Point" single in collaboration with vocalist Robin Adams and drum & bass producer Joe Ford. Klayton has also kept a steady stream of releases under his various other monikers, including Scandroid, Circle of Dust, and Klayton. "My Disintegration" made its premiere on Revolver with a lyric video; the single is available for pre-order via Bandcamp, with a release date of March 8.
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In the result I have used for chrome img tag::  onclick="chrome()"

        function chrome()
    {
                    window.open("https://www.google.com", "", "width=580,height=820");
    }

which allows me to open a new window if you click on chrome icon

 Now I want that if I click the File Explorer icon ..
It should open file:///C:/ for me

And I have tried the above function (window.open();) to open file:///C:/ but it doesn't works
is there any alternative way that I can open file explorer inside my browser or external just by clicking the img tag ????

A: You can't open application with javascript pure , Because they are on the front-end side .
I have two ideas for this
One use the input:file tag:
<input type="file" />

Two, use your local network path:
window.open("file:///" + yourLocalOrNetworkPath);

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McHugh dazzles in Astros debut, beats Mariners
Sports // Astros
By Evan Drellich April 23, 2014 Updated: April 23, 2014 12:46 a.m.
1of2Starter Collin McHugh, left, departs after giving the Astros 62⁄3 scoreless innings Tuesday night.Photo: Otto Greule Jr, Stringer
2of2Jason Castro rounds the bases after hitting a home run to give the Astros a 2-0 lead in the first Tuesday.Photo: Otto Greule Jr, Stringer
SEATTLE - Collin McHugh is better known as a blogger than a strikeout artist.
A 26-year-old righthander who had never pitched for the Astros before Tuesday night, McHugh turned in arguably one of the most dominant outings the team has seen from a starting pitcher in a decade. The minor league call-up struck out 12 in the Astros' 5-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
McHugh also didn't walk anybody in 62⁄3 shutout innings.
A performance like Tuesday's leads to all sorts of neat oddities. Only one other pitcher has struck out more batters in his Astros debut - J.R. Richard, who fanned 15 in 1971.
From 2005-14, only four other Astros starters reached 12 strikeouts in a game: Bud Norris (twice), Wandy Rodriguez and Brett Myers. Norris was the last to do it, on June 6, 2012, in a loss to St. Louis.
As is becoming the norm, the Astros' offense relied on the long ball - three of them. Jason Castro, Chris Carter and Matt Dominguez went deep. The lineup had 10 hits in all, tying a season high, but only one run scored on a hit other than a homer.
McHugh was called up Tuesday with the intent of making a start or two in place of Scott Feldman, who went on the disabled list Monday.
"It's definitely an opportunity," manager Bo Porter said. "Obviously, you don't want anyone to go on the DL, but when someone goes on the DL and you're the guy to get the call, you want to perform well to the point where the staff looks at your performance and says, 'OK, we're going to give this guy the ball five days from now.' "
The most strikeouts McHugh had recorded in his brief big league career came in his 2012 major league debut with the New York Mets (nine).
The 6-2 McHugh has chronicled his baseball life for years at www.adayolderadaywiser.com. But he's not overpowering. Even before the game, Porter referred to McHugh as a "pitch-to-contact guy" who ideally would "give the defense a chance to work."
McHugh threw 89 pitches, 61 for strikes. He had 17 misses on swings, 11 on breaking balls. The highest his fastball was clocked at was 94 mph.
The Astros had long liked McHugh when they picked him off the waiver wire from the Colorado Rockies in the winter. McHugh was surprised the Astros were even interested.
"I was like, 'How do they even know who I am?' " he said.
Pitching in a tandem rotation at Oklahoma City, McHugh was the pitcher the Astros turned to because he had been effective lately, but also in part of because of luck - he was on schedule.
McHugh, who hadn't thrown more than 73 pitches in a game this season, threw 89 and allowed just three hits.
There have been only 18 performances in Astros history in which their starting pitcher struck out at least 12 and walked no one. From 2000-14, it happened only one other time: in Norris' June 2012 start.
Of course, the moment McHugh was removed with the Astros ahead 4-0, the lead fell into peril. Lefty Raul Valdes immediately allowed a walk to Kyle Seager and a home run to Justin Smoak.
Castro hit a two-run, opposite-field shot in the first inning off Seattle's Erasmo Ramirez. Carter, struggling all April, blasted a second-inning breaking ball down the left-field line for his first homer of the season.
Dominguez tacked on another run for a 4-0 lead in the top of the seventh. Carter's strong night continued with an eighth-inning RBI single that put the Astros up three runs.
Righty relievers Anthony Bass and Josh Fields combined for the final seven outs while allowing just one hit.
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Another solo show along with Chet Zar's opening at the Stranger Factory Gallery this Friday, June 1st, is Scuffle by Charlie Immer. This new show features close to a dozen new paintings and drawings. There are a few paintings in this new crop of work that have minimal backgrounds, and allow the viewer to focus more on the amazing characters Immer creates. I also love the idea that there is a few drawings; Immer's style look outstanding in graphite as well. Take a look at the preview images below, and as always keep your eyes on the galleries website for the full show.


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Smallville finale spoilers from Ausiello - I worship at the television altar
01:02 pm May 5th, 2010
Smallville finale spoilers from Ausiello
Thread started by tariel22
From: tariel22 Date: May 5th, 2010 10:20 pm (UTC) (Link)
I do still think they're going to break up, but I'm fine with it. Wasn't Ausiello's asterisk spoiler specific to the finale? In any case, you're so right about Lois needing to know the secret in order for Clark and Lois to move forward. That's what I've been dreading, a return to the old secrets and lies angst that we saw with Clana, which would have made it look like Clark learned nothing from that relationship. I should have known better; everything we know about Lois says she would never do that to Clark.
From: cbrownjc Date: May 5th, 2010 10:46 pm (UTC) (Link)
Wasn't Ausiello's asterisk spoiler specific to the finale?
Nope, it wasn't. That's a mistake people have been making wrt that spoiler. The original question asked for a spoiler regarding the final episodes (plural) of the season, not specifically the final episode (singular). (The question was originally asked before we came back from the final hiatus). So it was never specified exactly which episode a couple breaking up would happen in.
Ohhh, that changes everything. I guess the Blur telling Lois they can't talk anymore could be considered a breakup, albeit not a romantic one. Very interesting! Thanks for clarifying that!
You're welcome. :) Yeah, it was an easy mistake to make when it came to that spoiler.
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I love how this story shows some of the effects of the Battle of New York. One of the great things about the MCU is the expanded canon, and this short shows that off nicely. I'm happy to read crossover with the rest of the MCU, as long as these two are the focus of the story.
Extremely optional prompt #1: What are these two up to now after the fall of SHIELD?
Extremely optional prompt #2: What was it like for these two to adjust to their new jobs?
This is a world that's fascinatingly similar and different to ours. There's a lot going on, and it's brain-expanding to think about.
Extremely optional prompt #1: What's this world like in other places and/or times?
Extremely optional prompt #2: How did this world change after the events of the book?
This whole mission is a wonderful setup for a science fiction story. It's ridiculous and tragic at the same time. I'm fine with ridiculous crack on this one, or crossover, as long as the geckos (or fruit flies) get some agency.
Extremely optional prompt #1: a fix-it fic that saves the geckos in some way.
Extremely optional prompt #2: A tragic story that gives the geckos or flies some part in the story other than unknowing victims. Did they sabotage the satellite themselves for some reason?
This is the crazy one, but if you signed up for it, I believe you can do it. Any sort of narrative made out of the content of this song would just be awesome.


You, the commercial real estate broker, live and breathe your market. Helping businesses find space to lease or buy is what you do and what you know so well.
As for the people running those businesses, they have other things on their minds! While some might have a bit of familiarity with the market, many of them don't have the faintest clue as to how to find the right space for them.
So while you're aggressively calling to win their business, keep in mind that they're probably pretty stressed about the thought of the move. Considering rent may consume up to 20% of company revenues, depending on the industry, and that the devil is in the lease details, it's important they make the right decisions. That starts with selecting the right broker for their needs.
For many brokers, creating marketing materials for a property is a frustrating ordeal.
Even if you have the technology in place to create websites and brochures, you're often entering details over and over, wondering if you missed something, or fiddling with the formatting. Then once the site is out there, you're left sifting through unqualified leads.
And what about those off-market deals that you know you can sell, but don't necessarily have the budget for materials that can help showcase the property?
You don't have time or resources for all that. You need a professional website that's easy to create, that's built from the system you already have in place, with a centralized hub to organize and follow up with the leads that you reach out to or that come in on their own.
Well, we've got good news. We just launched Apto Property Sites, our latest product feature designed to help you work your deals more efficiently.
Are you one of those commercial real estate brokers that has a tendency to put off prospecting? No matter how often you think about it, how often you promise yourself or your team that you'll do it, how often you block time on your calendar, you just can't make it happen. It's your least favorite part of the job and the first thing you postpone when you're busy.
Of course, you know how important it is to prospect. It feels great to be working deals and know the commission check is in sight, but once those deals are done and the check is cashed, what's next? You can rely on repeat business and referrals if you've been around for a while, sure. But even tenured brokers know that to be continually moving forward, you have to keep prospecting.
Here are two tricks that can help make prospecting a little bit easier.
We've all been there, having to make the "dreaded" cold call. While few commercial brokers are a fan of cold calling, they're a reality for this industry — especially when you're a broker who's just starting out.
Cold calling often feels uncomfortable because the person isn't expecting to hear from you, and you have no idea if they're in the right mood or frame of mind to have a sales conversation.
Like anything else, it's all about the approach. Whether you're a seasoned broker or just starting out, there's an opportunity to change how you view cold calling.
This starts with embracing the idea that you're never actually making a call that's truly cold because you always have insight backing up your prospecting.
We all know prospecting is one of the best ways to win new deals, build your market presence and strengthen relationships. But did you know consistent prospecting offers two massive, yet largely unexpected benefits?
In his book Commercial Real Estate Power Brokers, Jim Gillespie breaks down some of the most effective prospecting techniques brokers can use to strengthen their business. Along with the well known benefits, Gillespie sheds light on two little known reasons everyone from junior brokers to seasoned veterans should never stop prospecting.
From building a network of top clients to consistently earning stronger commissions, here are two reasons you should make prospecting part of your daily schedule.
What makes a good target prospect? How to identify top opportunities in your market.
Have you switched to the top-of-mind prospecting system?
The concept is appealing. Outlined by Blaine Strickland in his book, Thrive: Ten Prescriptions for Exceptional Performance as a Commercial Real Estate Agent, the strategy involves less cold calling, and instead outlines a method that focuses on identifying 125 high-value targets in your market to build relationships with so you're "top of mind" when they need an expert CRE advisor. Over time, they'll give you a healthy income, and you don't have to spend all day on the phone.
But what exactly makes a good target prospect for that list?
We started getting the barrage of calls and emails last summer.
Apto currently occupies the second floor of a building right in the heart of downtown Denver. Our lease is up later this year, and since we're a growing company, we'll probably need to expand somewhere a little bigger.
So it makes sense that it was last summer that brokers started pounding on our door. They would talk to whoever they could get a hold of on the phone―our customer support line, our salespeople, our operations manager...they even requested demos of our product just to make their pitch to us.
For better or worse, we already had representation in place, thanks to our founder. He was a broker himself and had connections to get us an experienced team.
But it got me thinking. What would it take to uproot an incumbent broker? Or just to beat another broker in a competitive situation? After all, our product promises to give brokers a competitive edge, and I do believe our technology lives up to that promise. But how exactly does it work? And what else does it take to win?
It comes down to this: If you're up against another broker in winning a competitive deal, you need to be more knowledgeable, more proactive, or more organized. To find out where your gaps are and how you can win, ask yourself these three questions.
There's no denying Microsoft Excel revolutionized the way businesses approach data.
Originally launched in 1985, Excel's strong graphics and fast processing speeds helped it beat out Lotus 1-2-3 to become the dominant spreadsheet software by the mid-1990s. For the next decade it helped businesses around the world analyze and present their data more effectively than ever before.
Given the options available today, Excel simply isn't the best tool for commercial real estate professionals who need a platform to analyze data, prospect, and help them close deals. Modern customer relationship management (CRM) software, especially those focused specifically on CRE, create new possibilities and give brokers new ways to act on their data.
If you're thinking about investing in new technology, now is the time. And if you're still using an outdated spreadsheet, while shortcuts and tricks can help, ultimately you risk falling behind.
When you think about prospecting, is cold calling the first thing that comes to mind?
It is for many brokers, and it's easy to see why — if you want to find new prospects, you first need to call them, right?
It's hard to argue with that, and while cold calling does play a role in every prospecting strategy, it shouldn't be your entire strategy. Instead, the best prospecting strategies are rethinking the use of cold calling, transforming it from an end in itself to just one part of a larger approach to securing new business.
From building your market presence to using technology to segment and systematize your efforts, use these three prospecting strategies to move beyond cold calling and make more meaningful relationships in your market.


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Former justice minister warns of discount rate 'gaming' under Civil Liability Bill
Faulks: Evidence of parties playing the system now
A former justice minister has warned peers of discount rate 'gaming' under the new system of triennial reviews set out in the Civil Liability Bill.
Lord Faulks QC – who practises in clinical negligence and personal injury – said the problem with reviewing the rate every three years was that "parties to litigation will have a quite understandable tendency to try to guess the outcome of the determination of the new discount rate and to game the system".
Speaking in the House of Lords last week during the bill's committee stage, the QC described the three-year review cycle as "definitely too short", and said he would have preferred seven years, but opted for a "compromise" of five years in his amendment.
"If any evidence is needed of the gaming of the system, it is apparent now. That evidence may be anecdotal, but there is such an accumulation of this anecdotal evidence that it simply cannot be ignored.
"Parties are either anxious to conclude their cases before the putative date of the variation of the discount rate or to delay matters. There is much speculation as to when this bill will become an Act.
"I fear that such manoeuvring will take place almost continuously if the three-year period is maintained."
Lord Faulks said that unless the review was less frequent, there would be a "very real increase" in the number of claims that were not settled.
"Alternatively, there will be a number of applications to court to try to adjourn matters or accelerate them to reflect some perceived advantage to one side or another."
Responding on behalf of the government, Baroness Vere said reviews on a three-year cycle "should lead to smaller adjustments in the rate on each review" than on a five-year cycle.
"This should reduce concerns about the size of any change in the rate as a result of the review, which should also reduce any temptation to distort the litigation process in the hope of benefiting from a significant advantageous change to the rate.
"We continue to believe that a three-year maximum review period represents a reasonable compromise between the different views held in this House and outside it."
None of the 'probing amendments' proposed at the committee stage were voted on by peers last week and the government made no concessions.
Justice minister Lord Keen came closest when he suggested there might be a rethink on whether the expert panel which the Lord Chancellor must consult before setting the rate under the Civil Liability Bill should be involved in the first review.
Lord Keen said there might be benefits to using the established statutory consultees to apply the Bill's new principles for the first time.
"I will certainly reflect on the views of noble Lords, although at present the government believe that the panel ought, if practicable, to be involved in the first review."
Lord Keen said "preparatory work" on the setting up of the panel was already under way and the government would progress the appointment process as far as it could before the bill received royal assent.
He said the government would publish the terms of reference for the panel in time for the report stage, set for 12 June.
Lord Keen explained that, under the bill, the Lord Chancellor, when setting the rate, would make allowance for "investment management costs", because these costs were not currently recoverable as a head of damage.
Responding to a number of amendments designed to increase the use of periodical payment orders (PPOs), the minister said "appropriate guidance" would be put in place by the end of this year.
"In addition, we are investigating whether current advice received by claimants on the respective benefits of lump sums and PPOs is effective, and whether there are any ways in which the use of PPOs could be increased within the present system.
"At present, we intend to complete this work by the summer of 2019."


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The Georgian–Azerbaijani Monastery Dispute and Implications for the South Caucasus Region
Fuad Shahbazov 23 Sep 2019
(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) Often forgotten among the many post-Soviet border disputes in the Caucasus is one pitting two strategic partners against each other, Georgia and Azerbaijan. The two states have enjoyed a bilateral partnership since the beginning of the 2000s that has shaped the geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus region. Being at the East-West crossroads, the Baku–Tbilisi axis is of geostrategic importance not only for regional...
Tags:Georgia, Azerbaijan, Zurabishvili, David Gareja Monastery
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Goodbye "Sashik-Fifty Percent": Anti-Corruption Trends in the New Armenia
Nona Shahnazarian 20 Sep 2019
(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) A major step to reduce the corrupt practices that perpetually flow through the Armenian government is to legally and publicly hold officials responsible for their transgressions. The country's peaceful 2018 Velvet Revolution presented a rare opportunity to do so. Nikol Pashinyan's rise to power was fueled by mass resentment over cronyism, corruption, and poor governance. When he became prime minister in May 2018, his...
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Chinese and Russian Creditors in Venezuela: Oil Collapse and Political Survival
Stephen B. Kaplan 16 Sep 2019
(PONARS EURASIA Policy Memo) Nicolás Maduro has managed to contain a "military-backed challenge" from interim National Assembly President Juan Guaidó in April, but his grip on power remains tenuous given the historic economic crisis his country faces. Oil production, the backbone of its economy, has collapsed from 2.4 million barrels per day in 2013 to less than 1 million barrels today. Despite the wide-eyed promise that first accompanied new...
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When Conservatism and Nationalism Form the Spurs of Kremlin Ideology
Andrei Scherback 30 Aug 2019
(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) The post-Crimea national consensus in Russia is often interpreted as the manifestation of Russian nationalism. The annexation of Crimea and military campaigns in eastern Ukraine and Syria once led to a rally-round-the-flag effect that helped prompt a new patriotic majority of 86 percent support for the government. This consensus, hinging on a boosted Russian nationalism, was observed on all levels of society, among the...
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Russ-Afrique? Russia, France, and the Central African Republic
Kimberly Marten 21 Aug 2019
(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) The French government has been taking a balanced and often supportive diplomatic and economic approach to Russia in recent years, so Moscow should logically be trying to cement good relations with Paris amidst current tensions with the West. Yet since 2017, in the Central African Republic (CAR)—a poverty-stricken, violence-ridden country with enduring ties to France where neither the USSR nor Russia ever played much of a role—...
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All Quiet in Russian-Belarusian Relations
Arkady Moshes 20 Aug 2019
(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) For approximately a year, from summer 2018 onwards, observers were paying close attention to tensions in relations between Russia and Belarus. A particular concern was caused by the assumption that Moscow might be planning to impose upon Minsk the reunification of two states, which could hypothetically allow President Vladimir Putin to circumvent the constitutional two-consecutive-terms limit on Russia's presidency and stay in...
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BRI-illiance and BRI-ittleness: Hungary's Success and Serbia's Struggle with Chinese Trade Flows
Sebastian de Quant 09 Aug 2019
(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) First and foremost, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a $550 billion project designed to relieve China's industrialized zones of surplus output and grow its less developed Western regions. Yet, its strategic and political-economic effects make it a geopolitical event. Strategic because the initiative forges powerful new foreign policy tools for China, for example: logistical control of trade routes (see Figure 1), an...
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Escalation for De-Escalation? Hazy Nuclear-Weapon "Red Lines" Generate Russian Advantages
Polina Sinovets 08 Aug 2019
(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) According to the U.S. Nuclear Posture Review (NPR), Russian nuclear strategy calls for the early use of nuclear weapons in the event of a conflict with NATO. It would be meant as a coercive tool to stop a major adversary from interfering in a regional conflict between Russia and its neighbors. The U.S. NPR states that Moscow "mistakenly assesses that the threat of nuclear escalation or actual first use of nuclear weapons...
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The United States and Uzbekistan: Military-to-Military Relations in a New Era of Strategic Partnership
Mariya Omelicheva 31 Jul 2019
(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) The 2016 change of power in Uzbekistan to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev prompted the deepening of cooperation between Washington and Tashkent. While rapprochement touched many areas of bilateral relations, including investments and trade, it is the military-to-military (mil-to-mil) relations that reached an unprecedented depth and frequency of collaboration. Under Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan has been in high demand as a...
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Are Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin Partners? Interpreting the Russia-China Rapprochement
Hilary Appel 19 Jul 2019
(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) The blossoming of relations between the Russian and Chinese presidents has been prominently on display. Images have been widely distributed of Xi Jinping awarding Vladimir Putin the newly created Medal of Friendship, the two leaders celebrating Putin's birthday, and Xi giving Putin Chinese cooking lessons. Since Xi became China's president in 2013, he has met the Russian president around thirty times. This warming of...
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