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'Safeway didn't paralyse dog' judgement
Written Osborne Clarke	on 30 Jan 2004
The UK's direct marketing industry held its breath: would a Plymouth court hold Safeway responsible for dachsund Muffin's injuries sustained fetching an arriving door-drop? We report at
Topic: Direct marketing
Who: Safeway, Gordon & Susan Musselwhite & Muffin the dog
Where: Yealmpton, Devon
When: January 2004
Mr & Mrs Gordon and Susan Musselwhite sued retail giant Safeway following a door drop of Safeway leaflets to their home in Yealmpton, Devon. The claim arose in this way.
There was a free-standing letter box by the Musselwhites' front gate, but the door-drop deliverers went past this and up to their front door to post the leaflets. Seeing them poking through the letterbox, Muffin the dachsund jumped to retrieve them. Moments later, Mr Musselwhite, 62 and a retired company director, said he found Muffin, 7½, on the hall floor underneath the still protruding leaflets, allegedly paralysed from the shoulders downwards. Teeth marks on the leaflets looked like the proverbial "smoking gun" and the Musselwhites subsequently incurred £2,800 worth of vet bills for treatment on Muffin which included surgery to have a disc removed.
Handling the case without legal advice or representation, the Musselwhites sued Safeway and the claim came before Plymouth small claims court. The cause of action was alleged negligence, presumably on the basis that in some way Safeway owed a duty of care to the Musselwhites to take steps to ensure that their dog was not endangered by the delivery of its marketing leaflets, and that it had breached that duty of care.
To bolster their claim, the Musselwhites said that they would bring to court the postbox normally located at the foot of their drive, making the point that the deliverers did not need to come up to the front door.
Safeway announced it would be strenuously defending the claim, saying it was just an unfortunate incident, for which no party could be held responsible.
Plymouth's small claims court appeared to agree, as it rejected the claim at the hearing in late January 2004.
So the floodgates have not been opened, at least for the time being, to multiple claims against direct marketers for damages and compensation flowing from direct mail and door drops. But just as over-weight junk food eaters in the US have not been put off from their negligence claims against McDonald's and others by one court failure, one wonders whether further similar claims will follow here.
Retailers and direct marketers, as well as the agencies that do the job of delivering door-drops, may be checking their insurance policies, procedures and contracts. Perhaps service level agreements will now from now on include requirements that mail is properly inserted through a letter box so that it falls on the floor the other side of the door, and that if there is a letter box provided at the entrance to a property, rather than at its front door, this should be used in preference at all times.
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The City of London, is also known as the Square Mile as it occupies an area of just over one square mile. A busy financial center during the week, it is almost deserted at the weekend, probably the best time to visit without the crowd of office workers running around. There are many buildings to see in the City of London with St.Paul's Cathedral at the top of the list; on 29th July 1981 over 700 million people around the world watched HRH Prince Charles marry Lady Diana Spencer at the cathedral and State Ceremonies attended by members of the Royal Family are often held there.
A visit of the interior of the cathedral includes the Nave, the Grand Organ, the High Altar and the underground Crypt, the final resting place of Horatio Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Christopher Wren, the architect of St.Paul's Cathedral. A popular activity on a visit to the cathedral is the climb to the top of the dome; there are three different levels: the Whispering Gallery on the interior of the dome, the Stone Gallery, the first of the two external galleries and the Golden Gallery the highest viewing point; from there there are wonderful views of London. Paternoster Square, right below the cathedral, is the location of the London Stock Exchange. For beautiful views of St.Paul's Cathedral head for the roof terrace of One New Change shopping center across the road.
St.Paul's Cathedral is not too far from where the Great Fire of London started in 1666 in a bakery in Pudding Lane. To commemorate this tragic event, a column designed by Sir Christopher Wren was erected near the spot where the fire started; known simply as The Monument, it is a popular London landmark with an open platform at the top reached by climbing 311 steps of a narrow spiral staircase.
A few yards away is Bank underground station and the heart of the financial district. Although a lot of the big banks moved their headquarters to Canary Wharf in the Docklands, it is still here in The City where business deals worth millions of pounds are conducted everyday, the beautiful Royal Exchange building, site of the country's first Stock Exchange, can be seen outside Bank Station.
Other buildings within walking distance are the historic Guildhall and the Bank of England. The Guildhall is the home of the City of London Corporation, the municipal governing body of the City of London headed by the Lord Mayor. Every year in November a procession through the city, known as the Lord Mayor's Show, celebrates the inauguration of the new Lord Mayor with all the pomp and ceremony for which Britain is famous all over the world; the new Lord Mayor travels in the State Coach, a beautifully decorated gilded coach. The coach is only used once a year for this very special occasion and it is then returned to the Museum of London where it is on public display. The Guildhall also houses the Guildhall Art Gallery and underneath it, ruins of the London's Roman amphitheater can be seen. Like in the famous Colosseum, gladiators and animal fighting were held there. The Bank of England building is nearby; inside, there is a museum that can be visited to learn about the Bank and its history.
Over the years the skyline of the City of London has changed dramatically with the addition of many skyscrapers that although have official names, have all been given nicknamed due to their shape like the Gherkin, the Walkie-Talkie and the Cheesegrater.
They stand alongside the Lloyd's Building and Tower42; one of the most recent addition, Heron Tower, has two restaurants opened 24 hours offering excellent views of the area. Many of the buildings are opened to the public free of charge for one weekend a year in September; the event called Open House attracts large crowds eager to get a closer look to places usually off-limits to the general public.
A building that has survived the modernization of the City of London is Leadehall Market, a covered Victorian market with a beautiful interior; stalls selling meat, cheese and flowers can be seen there alongside pubs and restaurants. Harry Potter fans will recognize it as it was the filming location for Diagon Alley.
And markets are an integral part of London, from the famous Portobello in the West, to Camden in the North and Greenwich in the South. Stalls selling everything from antiques to clothes and bric-a-brac, provide tourists and locals with affordable goods and that personal touch somehow lacking in more upmarket establishments. But for tourists all over the world is the market in Covent Garden where they go first when coming to London.
Housed in what was originally the site of a fruit and vegetable market, it has now developed into a one stop destination. A craft market called Apple Market (no relation to the iPhone company that incidentally has a very big store nearby!) and a number of shops and restaurants can be found here. Next to it is the Jubilee Market Hall with arts and crafts and jewellery stalls and even more food and drinks options.
The London Transport Museum is located on the the Piazza, an open-air area often used as a stage by street performers from jugglers to fire eaters to opera singers hoping one day to be performing at the Royal Opera House on the other side of the Piazza.
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Fragile X Syndrome is a debilitating condition, which occurs when a particular gene is disrupted causing disturbed communication between brain cells. This is why is is one of the most common genetic reasons for mental disability, including such conditions as autism, and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Now scientists that children with Fragile X syndrome could benefit from early statin therapy.
Fragile X Syndrome is one of the most common genetic causes for learning disabilities. Image credit: Peter Saxon via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
The statin in question, called lovastatin, is typically used to lower the level of cholesterol. Scientists performed experiments with mice models and found that lovastatin corrected learning and memory problems. Interestingly, rats were only treated with statin for four weeks during infancy, but the benefits were long-lasting. Although, obviously, more tests with human subjects will have to be completed, now scientists are saying that children with the Fragile X Syndrome could experience the same benefits from using lovastatin early – it could prevent many learning problems.
Previous studies have shown that the disruption of the communication between brain cells in Fragile X Syndrome could be treated using drugs. However, scientists were not sure how it could be done, what kind of medicine could be used and for how long the effects would last. Previous studies were also conducted with animal models (mice and rats), but the results provided hope that learning problems as well as seizures could be prevented using pharmaceutical methods. Current medication for the Fragile X Syndrome deal with symptoms, but none of them address the underlying issues.
Scientists treated rats with lovastatin between five and nine weeks of age. However, animals were able to complete the memory tasks more than three months after treatment ended – something that was not previously possible due to the condition. This indicates that the effects of treatment are long-lasting. Professor Peter Kind, one of the authors of the study, said: "We have found that early intervention for a limited period during development can lead to persistent beneficial effects, long after treatment ends, in a rat model of Fragile X Syndrome. Our future experiments will focus on whether there is a critical time-window during development when treatment is more effective"
Fragile X Syndrome is not easy to diagnose. Children are typically diagnosed at the age of three because they are late learning to speak. Researchers say that determining the correct time for the treatment is extremely important, but for now it looks like an early start of statin therapy could bring significant benefits.
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Harrowgate, Philadelphia
Harrowgate is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States located immediately northeast of Kensington adjacent to Kensington Avenue. It is bordered by Feltonville, Juniata and Frankford to the north, Fairhill to the west, West Kensington and Kensington to the south, and Port Richmond and Bridesburg to the east.
Coordinates: Coordinates: 39°59′53″N 75°06′18″W / 39.998°N 75.105°W / 39.998; -75.105
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Harrowgate was founded in 1784 by Capt. George Esterly, a Revolutionary War veteran, when he discovered springs in the vicinity of what is now Kensington Ave. and Tioga St., now the site of Harrowgate Square, a park covering one city block. The spring water was pronounced healthful by Dr. Benjamin Rush, and Esterly established a spa there, with gardens, overnight accommodations, food and drink, occasional concerts, and coach service from Second and Market Sts. in Philadelphia. The name was copied from a spa in England. The spring dried up about 1800, but the town flourished.
Nearby was Cedar Grove, country estate of the Paschall and Morris families. First section of the modest mansion was built in 1746. The Morris family donated the house to the city in 1926, and it was moved, stone by stone, with much of the original furniture, to west Fairmount Park, where it is open to the public.
Historically, Harrowgate was a working-class community whose residents could trace their ancestry to England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.
DemographicsEdit
As of the 2010 Census, Harrowgate was 48.5% Hispanic, 34.5% non Hispanic white, 10% black, 4.1% Asian, and 2.9% all other.[1] Today, Harrowgate is primarily a low-income neighborhood largely populated by Puerto Ricans. But also has significant Polish, Irish, Dominican, African American, and West Indian populations.
The neighborhood currently has rapidly growing Hispanic and black populations, and a declining white population. It is also divided by Kensington Avenue, with the area southeast of Kensington going towards Aramingo Avenue being predominantly white, with growing Hispanic and Black populations, and the area northwest of Kensington going towards Front Street being almost entirely populated by Hispanics and to a lesser extent Blacks.
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Natalie Morales is an American broadcast journalist, working for NBC News. She is the Today Show 's news anchor and third hour co-anchor and appears on other programs including Dateline NBC and NBC Nightly News.
Morales was born in Taiwan, to a Brazilian mother, Penelope Morales, and a Puerto Rican father, Lieutenant Colonel Mario Morales, Jr. She speaks Spanish and Portuguese and spent the first eighteen years of her life living overseas in Panama, Brazil, and Spain as a "U.S. Air Force brat".
Morales holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University with dual majors in journalism and Latin American studies. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Following college, Morales worked at Chase Bank in New York before pursuing her journalism career.
Morales served as a weekend anchor/reporter and morning co-anchor at WVIT-TV in Hartford, Connecticut, where she reported on the Columbine shootings, Hurricane Floyd, the 2000 Presidential election, and the September 11, 2001 attacks. She also co-hosted and reported for the Emmy-nominated documentary, Save Our Sound, a joint production with WNBC on preserving the Long Island Sound. She began her on-air career at News 12 – The Bronx as the first morning anchor. She also served as camera operator, editor and producer for that network. In 1999, she was voted one of the 50 Most Influential Latinas for her news coverage and reports by the Hispanic daily newspaper El Diario La Prensa. Previously, Morales spent two years working behind the scenes at Court TV.
Morales was an anchor and correspondent for MSNBC from 2002 to 2006. She covered a number of major news stories there including the 2004 Presidential election, the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, the Iraqi prisoner abuse, Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, the Northeast Blackout of 2003, the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks, and the investigation and trial of Scott Peterson. Additionally, she was named one of Hispanic Magazine's Top Trendsetters of 2003.
Morales joined the Today show in 2006 as a national correspondent, and was named co-anchor of the third hour of the show in March 2008. On May 9, 2011, it was announced that Morales would replace Ann Curry as the news anchor for Today, when Curry succeeded Meredith Vieira as host of Today in June 2011.
In 2007, she received the "Groundbreaking Latina in Media" award from Catalina magazine and the National Association of Latina Leaders. People en Español named her one of its Fifty Most Beautiful People for 2007. She came in at #1.
Aside from her journalistic duties, Morales was the co-anchor of NBC's coverage of the Macy's 4 July fireworks spectacular.
She appeared on NBC's The Marriage Ref as the fact checker, and hosted Miss USA 2010 at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino and Miss Universe 2010 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, both in Las Vegas. Morales hosted Miss Universe 2011 at Credicard Hall in São Paulo, Brazil and hosted Miss Universe 2014 in Doral, USA.
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Broadway's MJ The Musical, formerly known as Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough, will begin previews at the Neil Simon Theatre on Tuesday, July 6, 2020, with an opening night set for Thursday, August 13, producers announced today. Casting has not been announced.
With its confirmed dates and new name – a show spokesman has said the new title is a "better and stronger choice than relying on the title of any one individual song" – the Jackson musical takes a significant step closer to a Broadway run that became the subject of considerable chatter and even skepticism after a pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago was canceled earlier this year just weeks before HBO aired Dan Reed's damning Leaving Neverland documentary that chronicled allegations of Jackson's molestation and sexual abuse of two underage boys.
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At the time, the musical's producers blamed Chicago scheduling difficulties and delays caused by a recently ended Actors' Equity strike, a charge disputed by Equity, with the union dismissing any strike-related delays were "modest" at most. Producers of the musical then known as Don't Stop Till You Get Enough promised to open a post-Broadway national tour of the show in Chicago.
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The new musical will feature a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and a score made up of many of Jackson's hit songs. Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon will direct and choreograph.
MJ is currently in development at studios in New York City. Tickets go on sale Jan. 15.
While the extent of changes have, or are, being made in the still-developing production is unknown, early descriptions of the Jackson jukebox explained that the show will depict Jackson and his collaborators as they rehearse for the 1992 Dangerous Tour. The musical is not expected to focus on Jackson's personal life, though back when the now-titled MJ was set for a pre-Broadway run in Chicago, director Wheeldon told told the Chicago Tribune that the musical is intended to be "a portrait of the artist, a man of contradictions that contained so much beauty. A life like Michael's was so rich, dense and troubled. But there were these moments of great lightness. We are interested in celebrating Michael, and in breaking down his songs and really listening to them."
Check out the teaser trailer posted today on YouTube by the production above.
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For Months I've heard people recommend this book, "Siblings Without Rivalry", yet I've refrained from reading it. I've read pretty much every other parenting book out there, even when the person recommending it parents completely opposite of us. My reason for reading all of them is that even a book or a person I disagree with can help me along my journey to becoming a better parent. When I see someone do something that goes against my parenting philosophy it solidifies in my mind why I parent the way I do. It also allows me a chance to see better ways to approach something similar in my own family.
So why did I balk at reading "Siblings Without Rivalry"? A book recommended by many people who parent in a similar manner? Easy. The title scared me.
Siblings without rivalry. The words indicate that it's both possible and desirable to have no rivalry in a home. That initial reaction left me feeling inadequate. My children fight. A lot. Some days I have no idea what to do. Ella chases Agatha around the house while Agatha screams and cries. Agatha follows Ella everywhere, even when Ella's asking for space so she can calm down – then Ella loses it and hits Agatha. My girls love each other deeply, but they fight – sometimes they're downright mean to each other. I didn't want to read a book that indicated my children shouldn't be fighting – that would mean I was doing something terribly wrong.
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Not only do I think I'm doing a pretty good job, but I think rivalry is a necessary part of growing up.
I don't mean parents should create it – far from it. But I think rivalry helps children learn how to navigate social interactions. Though it only provides learning if parents facilitate the learning in the beginning. When they're little parents need to model 'fair fighting'. Parents also need to help their toddlers and preschoolers work through disagreements so everyone comes away feeling respected and safe. A toddler won't know how to ask for a toy he wants and another toddler won't know what to do when someone takes her toy. As parents we can help them learn how to ask. And how to stand up for themselves without hurting anyone.
However, as children get older it's important for parents to step back and let them disagree, let them yell at each other. Let them learn what happens when they say X, Y, or Z. they'll find out what happens when they ruin a siblings prized possession.
Those were my thoughts. And they haven't changed after reading the book.
I wasn't sure what to expect, but wanted to keep an open mind. First, I think many of the ideas presented in the book are very similar to their other book "How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen…". Second I was pleasantly surprised. They didn't suggest siblings shouldn't fight, or even that it was possible to prevent fighting. They did provide ideas on how to support each child so when fights occur children will be able to feel respected and safe. The book also highlight things many parents do that creates further tension between children and greater levels of rivalry.
For the most part we already use many of their techniques, but it's always great to have a reminder. There are also new ideas presented that we'll try out over the next few weeks to see how things go.
I'm going to make a point over the next week to pay closer attention to the girls disagreements and how they resolve. Do they need help, how do I react, was everyone able to feel safe and respected?


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The main corridor is called The Fourvière Corridor.
There has been a shrine dedicated to Our Lady on the hill of Fourvière in Lyon since 1170.
On 23 July 1816 the first groups of Marist aspirants climbed the steps to the shrine of Fourvière to make their commitment to the Marist project and to resolve to devote themselves to the foundation of the Society of Mary.
Cerdon Room
The village of Cerdon with the church placed bottom centre on the hill.
The main meeting room is called The Cerdon Room.
On 27 July 1816 Pierre Colin (one of the 12 Marist aspirants who met together at Fourvière four days earlier) was named parish priest of Cerdon, a small town located near the Swiss border 76km from Lyon and in the Diocese of Belley.
His assistant was his newly-ordained younger brother, Jean-Claude Colin [the Founder of the Society of Mary].
Jean-Claude Colin lived at Cerdon from 1816 until 1825.
He considered Cerdon as a place of significant graces for himself and for the Society of Mary.
The Cerdon Room can seat a maximum of 40 people.
La Neylière Room
La Neyliere, peacefully placed in the middle of countryside.
The Prayer Room is called The La Neylière Room.
As early as 1842 Jean-Claude Colin had wanted to establish a place where the fathers and brothers could come and pause, refresh themselves and prepare for the next phase of the apostolate.
La Neylière was part of the realisation of that desire.
After his resignation as Superior General in 1854 Father Colin lived at La Neylière. His major work in his time there was to complete the Constitutions (or Rule) of the Society of Mary.
Jean-Claude Colin died at La Neylière on 15 November 1875 and is buried in the Chapel of the house.
The La Neylière Room is modelled along similar lines to the Dag Hammarskjöld Prayer Room at the United Nations building in New York – as a quiet room welcoming people of all faiths, or none, who see it as a place they can come to for peace and reflection.
The La Neylière Room can accommodate a maximum of 12 people and is used only for prayer and silent reflection.
Belley Room
Belley fountain in the centre of the town
The Morning Tea and Lunch Room is called The Belley Room.
Belley town was the main centre of the Diocese of Belley.
It was here that a number of things of great significance for Jean-Claude Colin and for the Society of Mary took place.
The Community Chapel is also available to retreatants and groups using Pā Maria.
Pa Maria, Marist community chapel
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Peloton X Giordana: A Sweltering Day at Strade Bianche
Images by Chris Auld
August 11, 2020 William Tracy
On August 1, Strade Bianche gave us the first taste of professional racing after the pro season was delayed for over four months by the Covid-19 pandemic. After months away from racing, it was anyone's guess who adapted best to training indoors and would be on form for the restart.
With temperatures hitting 40 degrees Celsius, the race turned into a story of conditioning. On a day as hot as that, only the fittest riders had a chance to stay competitive until the end. And indeed, only 50 of the 168 riders who lined up to start finished the day, with eight of those riders finishing outside the time cut.
For the select riders who made it all the way to Siena, proper tactics were more important than ever. Even with high fitness, riding too hard for even a small portion of a race this warm can spell disaster. "You don't really cool down when it's 40 degrees [Celsius]," said Astana's Jakob Fuglsang about racing in the heat. Attack at the wrong point, and there is little chance of recovering.
Taking in plenty of fluids was crucial, as was getting as much help from equipment as possible. Fuglsang's Giordana FR-C Pro kit helped him make the most of the hot day, helping him shed heat thanks to ventilated hip panels and wick away moisture thanks to a close second-skin fit.
And of course, having raced the gravel roads of Tuscany before helped as well, providing Fuglsang the knowledge of how the race unfolds and the best times to attack. His good results in previous editions of the race also provided extra confidence.
But having done well in the past is also a liability, bringing extra attention from rivals. After placing second in last year's edition, more eyes were on Fuglsang than ever before. "I think many, many guys saw me as one of the favorites and that just makes it even harder" he said after the race, visibly exhausted and taking swigs from a bottle between questions.
Even in a field containing the world's best, there can only be one winner. On this day it was Wout van Aert, who had been on the podium twice in the last two editions before finally ascending to the top spot. With the sweltering conditions and added attention, Fuglsang managed to finish fifth. But after a second place and a fifth place finish in consecutive editions, Fuglsang has plenty to be confident about. "I will be back next year and give it a new shot," he said. "It's a good race; I love the race and I would love to win it."
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Socially responsible investing (SRI) lets you target individual companies or socially conscious mutual funds. For example, you might look to avoid tobacco, alcohol or gambling firms, and instead support companies with a good track record in social justice, environmental sustainability and alternative energy/clean technology efforts.
SRI is growing into a widely followed practice with dozens of new funds and pooled investment vehicles available to retail investors. Mutual funds and ETFs can provide an added advantage of gaining exposure to companies across many sectors with a single investment.
The goals of socially responsible investment are twofold: social impact and financial gain. Community investing that goes directly to organizations with a track record of social responsibility has the added sweetness of helping communities that may not have had access to funding through banks or other financial institutions. You may want to funnel your money so it goes to affordable housing and loans. You may want to improve communities to reduce dependency on government assistance, for example.
You may be more keyed in to global warming and climate change and want to positively impact the environment through the companies you invest in. You can look for firms working on reducing emissions or sustaining clean energy sources. At the same time, you may exclusively avoid coal mining and fracking in order to vanquish from your portfolio any investments that have a negative impact on the environment.
Of course, "socially responsible" means different things to different people. There are investment options for the devout, for example. Consider the Ave Maria funds, which are guided by Catholic teachings in making investing decisions. A variety of funds make it a point to avoid so-called sin stocks, such as alcohol and gambling. The Muslim religion has strict rules about loans, so many Muslims want to avoid stocks in financial institutions.
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Avengers 5: Secret Wars Could Answer Every Superhero Power Question – Screen Rant
Every superhero fan wants to know who would win a battle royale of the MCU. And the prospect of a Secret Wars movie could really deliver on that.
A Secret Wars storyline in The Avengers 5 would be a huge win for comic book fans everywhere, and could also answer major questions about superhero power levels. As the Marvel Cinematic Universe moves into Phase Four, and explores more of the multiverse, there is some idea of who the most powerful remaining heroes are, but their stories being fragmented after Avengers: Endgame makes even knowing the new Avengers line-up pretty hard, let alone who will lead them. A fight on Battleworld could easily answer who the most powerful superheroes – and supervillains – are in the MCU and finally answer some of the oldest debates about superhero deathmatches that have always been such a popular part of fandom.
Secret Wars was a 12-issue miniseries that was published in the mid-1980s. The series made a bold move, bringing in various characters from across the Marvel Universe including Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and the X-Men. Originally an attempt to sell Marvel toys, it instead transformed the comic book landscape. In Secret Wars, a cosmic being known as the Beyonder wanted to test the powers of good versus evil, so he brought the world's greatest heroes and villains to the planet Battleworld. There, they would fight to determine which side is stronger, pitting some of the oldest heroes against one another in a way that would delight MCU fans who spend hours weighing up who would win fair fights like Thanos vs Hulk, Doctor Strange vs Scarlet Witch, or Captain Marvel vs Thor.
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As long as there have been comic books, there has been a culture of speculation over which characters are the most powerful, whether Spider-Man could fight Captain America, or Hawkeye could take down Punisher. That culture was precisely why Batman vs Superman was so hyped when it was announced as Man of Steel's sequel and why Captain America: Civil War proved to be a perfect opportunity to make an Avengers movie without the branding. The Avengers 5 following a Secret Wars storyline would finally put an end to that debate, but more importantly, would play into the way fans discuss superheroes. If there was any question over who would win a Hulk-Captain America battle, or if Spider-Man could defeat Daredevil, or who would be left standing after a fight between Thanos and Annihilus, answers could soon be on the horizon.
With the Beyonder's control over the domain, the possibilities are limitless for who could appear and which of those fan-baiting battles could play out in Avengers: Secret Wars. For example, while Marvel hasn't used the X-Men yet in the MCU, a Secret Wars movie would be the perfect time to bring them in. The Secret Wars concept ensures there wouldn't only be hero versus villain matchups, but hero versus hero and villain versus villain showdowns as well, ending all sorts of debates in the process. There could even be the opportunity for hero versus variant, as with Captain America's fight with himself in Endgame. There's also a good chance of hero-villain team ups. It would be a lot of fun to see the likes of Hawkeye, Monica Rambeau as Captain Marvel, Sam Wilson's Captain America, and Wolverine team up with villains such as Zemo, Abomination, Magneto, or Gorr the God Butcher. With these mashups, The Avengers 5 could further blur the lines between good and evil.
While the MCU has shown flashes of these matchups in movies such as Captain America: Civil War, The Avengers, and Avengers: Endgame it hasn't ever been fully drawn out. A complete battle-royale-style matchup between all of Marvel's favorites is a more direct way for one hero (or villain) to claim the top spot and to finally offer an MCU answer to who would win. Whether the Beyonder or Kang the Conqueror will be the main antagonist of this storyline is yet to be revealed, but there's a possibility it could also be Doctor Doom (a possible Kang variant), who plays a major role in the Secret Wars comics.
Directors of Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, Anthony and Joe Russo, have stated that they would be interested in bringing Secret Wars to the big screen for The Avengers 5. It would be a difficult task, but if pulled off, it could match Endgame levels of anticipation. It would be incredible to watch the MCU's most beloved characters fight it out to determine who is the ultimate best.
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All of Tirol is a sports field. And it's always right on your doorstep.
You have to sit in front of the computer at work and it's making you pensive. Your head is full and all you want to do right now is to breathe deeply, feel your body and to move.
You want to hear your heart beating and your breath flowing, feel the warmth of your muscles and not think of anything. Simply ride your bike, jog, pick up speed, feel free and realise what you are capable of. Test boundaries, have fun and be happy – maybe even with friends, in a team – that would be ideal right now. Not a problem. If your computer is in Tirol. Which means a natural Alpine landscape with meadows, forests and mountains is always right on your doorstep. With fascinating peaks, tempting pistes and thrilling trails, which you can get to quickly, even in your lunch break.
The mountains are undoubtedly the best place for training. Every trail and every course has its appeal, regardless of whether going up or down. Go for an effective hill running session, climb serpentine after serpentine on your mountain bike and speed down on one of the numerous single trails, enjoy the panorama going up in the cable car and the powder snow spraying on to your face when carving downhill. Gather momentum on your snowboard on the half-pipe and then land safely again. When free riding, enjoy the white powder to the full, completely legally. Plough through one of the numerous lakes with your strong arms. Or climb up a peak, not on the beaten track but directly. Countless possibilities. And there is always one right on your doorstop.
573 three-thousanders, 100 ski resorts, more than 30 snow parks, more than 40 single trails and bike parks or the Olympic Training Center at the University of Innsbruck. Just a few examples that illustrate: all of Tirol is a sports field. Perfect conditions up and down the region.
Is it then really surprising that a number of world-famous top athletes come from Tirol? Winning medal after medal, such as ski racers Nicole Hosp, Stephan Eberharter, Mario Matt and Benni Raich. Ski jumping artists such as Andreas Kofler and Gregor Schliernzauer. World Cup winner and freestyle skier Thomas Zangerl and Olympics snowboarding champion Brigitte Köck. Sport climber and bouldering World Cup winner Anna Stöhr. Or the double Olympic champions and lugers Andreas and Wolfgang Linger. They all have their training ground right on their doorstep. They let the University of Innsbruck improve their materials. And they take advantage of the great sports science and sports medicine available in Tirol for their training.
With a market like this, manufacturers and plant engineers are naturally not that far. Did you know that the company Austrialpin, located in the Stubaital valley in Tirol, develops and produces the carabiners and buckles that secure mountain climbers high up? And how handy that nearly all of the employees at Austrialpin are passionate alpinists who rigorously test their products themselves all the time. That Kulm, the largest ski flying hill in the world, has a snow refrigeration system built by the company Reuttener AST Eis- und Solartechnik? That the worldwide lightest electric drive for mountain bikes comes from Vivax Drive in Tirol? That the ISPO Award 2013 went to the Tirolean company Kohla for its "Vacuum Base" ski skin? That Burton, the most successful snowboard brand in the world, controls its fate in Europe from Innsbruck? That Armada, the American producer of freestyle skis, relocated its European headquarters from Zurich to Innsbruck a few years ago? And topically Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing, mountain sports equipment and apparel, formerly situated in Switzerland, establishes its new European brand headquarters in Innsbruck, Austria? Many examples that might encourage you to go and do some sport. And to maybe add Tirol to your - business - itinerary next time.
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This weekend, I started a new series called the Saturday Writing Tip and wrote about scenes. One of my loyal, longtime readers, J.D., who I adore, wrote a couple of comments. In one of them he noted how the author Lee Child had said, "Write the slow parts fast and the fast parts slow."
Which got me thinking I needed to write a blog post.
Because I've heard the same thing, from an author whose name I've long since forgotten. And it is very good advice. Yet, sometimes, in trying to explain it, I falter. J.D. himself said it took him awhile to figure out what Child meant.
Let's see if we can parse it out.
When writing the slow parts fast you'll be writing narrative (which compresses time).
When writing the fast parts slow you'll be writing in scene (which is much more real time than narrative).
So, as an example, your character enjoys a long, languid summer afternoon, sipping chilled sweet tea, reading a book, and occassionally chatting with her husband, who is doing the same. This is not an activity you need to write a scene about. It can be dispatched in one sentence. It is happening slowly. It can be written about fast.
But then the same character decides to ignore the dictates of society when she falls in love with another man. The first time that they are together, time flies because every moment is charged with emotion. Later, looking back on it, time is a blur. Yet this is a time when you will want to write in scene, because you will want to explore every nuance of emotion of your main character. This is an important moment in her life. It needs to be written slowly. In scene.
Make sense? I asked in the Saturday post if readers struggle to write in scene. Do you? Do you feel like you need more help with this? I ask because it is one of the things I most often write on student manuscripts–make into scene. So I presume it's a difficulty. Please comment and if there's a common theme I'll write more about it.
Create a successful, inspired writing life: Examine your WIP and see if any scenes need to be put into narrative and vice-versa.
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I love this idea. I first heard it from Randy Ingermanson, and it really helps focus on what needs focus.
Yes, Debbie, I think it helps with focus and pacing enormously.
Charlotte, I really appreciate your "Saturday Writing Tip," especially this past Saturday's about the changing action in a scene. And this post is something you mentored me about, too, in one of your responses. I love reading your blog!
Thanks, Karen, for the compliments! And I do recall mentioning this to you, I hope I explained it clearly!


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Michael Hill recruits new marketing, retail chiefs
Jo Feeney joins the jewellery retailer as chief marketing officer as its looks for continued growth in 2021
ASX-listed retailer, Michael Hill Jeweller, has recruited Jo Feeney as its new chief marketing officer as it looks to chart a course for continuing growth in 2021.
Feeney has spent more than seven years at McDonalds, initially as national marketing manager before being promoted to director of marketing in November 2015. She has also held senior brand and marketing roles with Vividwireless, Foxtel and Telstra.
She's being joined at Michael Hill by Amy Sznicer, who takes on the chief retail officer's post. Sznicer has spent the last six years as the owner of her own retail business. Prior to this, she was GM of retail for Witchery and also held similar roles at Bras N Things and Busbrands.
The news of the two executive appointments follows the departure of Michael Hill's chief brand and strategy officer, Vanessa Brennan, and chief operating officer, Andrea Slingsby, and was made as part of a general trading update by the company to the market on 15 January 2021.
Over the six months to 27 December 2020, Michael Hill reported same store sales were up 6.3 per cent for the first half to $312.1 million, and up 5.6 per cent on the quarter against the prior year in Australia to $195.3m. EBIT for the first half was $41 million to $45 million, up from $31.6m in H1 2020. This came after the group was forced to close stores between May and July 2020 due to the pandemic, triggering a significant profit drop.
In addition, digital sales had lifted 102 per cent to bring digital as a portion of total sales up to 5.8 per cent. The company is now forecasting second-half EBIT of $56 million to $60 million,
Michael Hill CEO, Daniel Bracken, said it had been a strong first five months followed by positive same store sales growth during the all-important Christmas trading period.
"I am delighted our strong trading performance across the half, coupled with our unwavering focus on costs, has in turn delivered material EBIT growth for the group, in spite of challenging trading conditions worldwide," he commented. "All areas of the business have contributed to this outstanding performance, as the rhythm of the business and our strategic initiatives operated in unison.
"These results reaffirm our continued focus on a balance of both margin and sales growth, underpinned by a number of our strategic initiatives - brand, digital transformation, loyalty, retail fundamentals, and product mix."
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As Michael Hill emerges from what has been a critical trading period, with a stronger balance sheet, Bracken said the two leaders would to help continue to transform and inspire growth.
"Considering the global challenges over the last year, I couldn't be prouder of the dedication, energy and resilience consistently demonstrated by our teams, as we prioritise best-in-class health and safety protocols and continue to delight our loyal customers," Bracken added. "All of our global markets were directly impacted by the pandemic in the first half, and I would like to make special mention of our Victorian and now our Canadian teams, who have weathered extended periods of disruption for both themselves and their families."
Founded in New Zealand and also listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange, Michael Hill has 289 stores across A/NZ and Canada.
Commenting on Feeney's departure, a McDonalds spokesperson told CMO the business was grateful for her strategic contribution over the past seven years.
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"In her role as director of marketing, Jo helped drive the business to achieve significant market growth throughout a period of major consumer change," the spokesperson said. "We are excited for Jo as she takes on this new leadership role in one of the country's most well-known retail brands and wish her all the best for her continued success.
The spokesperson added an announcement regarding the director of marketing role has yet to be made.
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Referendum maths
Labels: Catalunya, Referendum
Referendums are strange things. Today, there was a referendum in Hungary in which the vote was 95% in favour of the proposition presented, but the turnout was only 45%. I don't want to comment on the issue, but simply on the numbers, because it's a good illustration of how the outcome can be manipulated.
Clearly what happened was that those in favour of the proposition turned out to vote, but those against it stayed at home. Because of that, the referendum technically failed because the turnout was less than 50%. But the Hungarian Government won't let that stand in their way.
And why should they? Let's imagine a situation in which those against the proposition had been urged to go out and vote instead of stay at home. The turnout would then have been higher that 50%, and the proposition would have technically passed. That's because it is very unusal for everyone to go out and vote in any referendum or election.
I think we'd regard 85% as an exceptionally high turnout in a western democracy. A 95% majority on a 45% turnout represents 42.75% of the electorate. If the turnout had been 85% (indicating tht 15% were undecided about how to vote, or didn't care about the issue one way or the other) that would leave those opposed to the motion at 42.25% of the electorate, leaving them in a minority.
Why do these numbers matter? Because I reckon we are likely to see almost exactly the same result in the upcoming referendum on Catalan independence.
After several monhs of uncertainty, it now appears that the referendum on Catalan independence is back on track. Only this week, President Carles Puigdemont said, "There will either be a referendum, or there will be a referendum."
When that referendum is held, those who are against independence will not turn out and vote No. They will say that the referendum is illegal and use that as a pretext to encourage people not to vote. At a guess, just as with this Hungarian referendum, some 95% of those who do vote in the Catalan independence referendum will vote Yes, but the turnout will probably be below 50%. The Spanish nationalists will say that this means only 42.75% want independence, hoping that people will believe that 57.25% don't. But that won't be true. It will be to conflate two different groups: those that don't want independence and those who can't decide or don't care about the issue one way or the other.
It's one of the fundamental flaws with referendums. Sometimes it's possible to manipulate them by encouraging non-participation rather than by getting people out to vote.
I often hear this kind of logic. All those who don't vote agree with one side or the other apparently. More likely is that they don't care enough either way to be bothered to vote...Do they then have an opinion? It's a problem of Democracy; people don't agree with your own perfectly logical, irrefutable position and perversely vote a different way. Worse, since your own position is irrefutable, all those people who din't vote must think in the same way as you.
In the case of Welsh devolution, those who didn't want it consistently point to the poor turnout claiming that those who didn't vote supported the status quo. Devolutionists say that what counts is who voted.
david h jones said...
Can we just stop referendums? There are general elections. Stick t that. Parties fight elections on manifestos and then sort it out.
The referendum on Farc in Columbia is a case in point. There's been a nasty civil war for 50 years, the govt and Farc want a way out. They negotiate a way out to get peace, that, of course, incldues some insentive to the Farc (as defeat always does, even to Nazis after WW2).
But of course, people feel aggreeved. The referendum was always going to be lost.
In the UK we have a Brexit referendum which would have been lost had leaving the Single Market been on the ballot - we were constantly told of 'being like Norway' or 'being like Switzerland' - one can be certain that there would have been a slim majority for Remain had people felt they were voting for Hard Brexit. But that's what we're getting.
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What happens when the Cimorelli sisters are split apart. Some leave happy and some leave depressed. 2 years later they all come together for 1 summer. But that summer is sure to be ruined. Through arguements, fights and betrayals. Will the Cimorelli sisters stay for the full 2 and a half months or will the pressure lead them out the door? Will they work things out and be normal again? Find out what happens to the Cimorelli sisters, through all the twists and turns!


This latest Kingdom Hearts 3 trailer looks to have the most exposition of the trailers to date. So Shacknews is here with our four biggest takeaways from the Final Battle trailer.
It looked like the Kingdom Hearts III trailers were all out the door. It looked like the continuing look into the game's narrative were finished. But right before Christmas, Square Enix issued one more trailer for the game that's been a decade in the making. And it's possibly the most eye-opening of all of the story trailers to date.
Monday's trailer revealed a handful of never-before-seen story beats. That includes a new look at the Toy Story world, more looks at the resurgent Organization XIII, and a closer look at the Pirates of the Caribbean and Big Hero 6 worlds. Shacknews is here to break down the most pivotal moments from this trailer and give players an idea of what to watch out for.
We start with the biggest reveal first, which comes at the conclusion fo the trailer. It's a look at an all-new world, where Xehanort and his copies all reign supreme. It's a world that he calls Scala ad Caelum. This Latin term literally translates to "Stairway to Heaven."
This looks to be one of the last levels in the game and it looks to bookend the Kingdom Hearts trilogy perfectly. While the first game's End of the World stage represented the darkness of the Heartless, the second game's World That Never Was represented the void of the Nobodies, this game's Scala ad Caelum looks to represent the transendence of the Keyblade Masters. It looks to be one of Sora's greatest challenges and with the latter end of the trailer appearing to incapacitate all of his allies, with everyone getting swept away by the Heartless, it does appear that Sora will be undertaking this challenge alone.
Who has rejoined the Organization XIII ranks?
"I would hate to think we invited you back into our ranks, only for you to fail to deliver our final vessel."
There's a mysterious member of the Organization revealed at the 1:55 mark and this person's identity remains unknown, even at the trailer's conclusion. Just prior to this, the viewer is taken into Lea's perspective, as he sees the remnants of the fallen Xion in Kairi. This is meant to hint that Lea is the mysterious cloaked figure. But this appears to be a classic red herring.
Go back to the Tokyo Game Show 2018 trailer and recall that we've seen a different side of Riku. It's one consumed by the darkess. It's one that sees him standing on opposite sides of Sora. This is a total contrast to the Riku seen in this trailer, where he's fighting on the side of the light right up until the end. So what's going on here?
When breaking down that TGS trailer, the question was posed, "What if this isn't Riku?" The theory popped up that the Riku that fell to the darkness left behind a Nobody, one that hasn't been seen to this point. This would seem to add fuel to this theory, with the Riku Nobody fighting alongside Organization XIII. One more thing that seems to confirm this idea: A brief shot of two Rikus clashing Keyblades.
As for the vessel that Saix is talking about, perhaps he means the actual Riku. Then again, remember that Xigbar raised the idea of a "vessel" back during the TGS 2018 trailer. There are admittedly a lot of questions here, but don't sleep on the possibility of double Rikus when this game comes out.
Back during the X018 trailer, viewers were re-introduced to the Chirithy. For those that have strictly played the console versions of the Kingdom Hearts series, these are special Dream Eaters introduced back in Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover. Their function is to guide a Keyblade wielder and that looks to be what they're doing with Sora.
Here, a Chirithy asks Sora if he's come to recognize his own ability to restore people's hearts. A running theme throughout these trailers has been the need to restore Roxas and the difficulty that task presents, since Roxas is a Nobody without a heart. So how can something that was never there be restored? The answer appears to still be unknown, but viewers did find someone else that shares a heart with Sora. And that's Ventus.
Ventus has taken refuge inside Sora's heart since the end of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep. But viewers glimpse a brief moment where Sora and Roxas overlap each other, which appears to be the big answer to everything. Once Sora recognizes his ability to restore hearts, it looks like Sora will finally liberate Ventus and wake him from his sleep.
Sure enough, Ventus is seen in the big Heartless battle fighting alongside Sora, King Mickey, and the rest of their party. What this means for Roxas still remains to be seen.
One of the biggest questions walking away from this latest trailer involves a returning Ansem the Wise. Those who have played Kingdom Hearts II will recall Ansem the Wise sacrificing himself at the end of that game to put a stop to the Nobodies' mad plan to re-create a copy of Kingdom Hearts (the object, not the game). So how is he still around?
Those who have played through the various games like Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep and seen the game's true ending will recall that Ansem the Wise survived his machine's explosion. It left him in the middle of the Realm of Darkness, where he encountered Aqua, who had freshly sacrificed herself to save Terra from the darkness. Ansem was seemingly set to spend the rest of eternity cloaked in the darkness.
Evidently, he gets pulled out through unknown means, though one can reasonably guess that Ansem the Wise turns out to be the final vessel that Organization XIII needs. Here's where he's confronted by Ansem and Xemnas, the main antagonists of the first two games, for a mysterious purpose.
Recall that Ansem was losing his memories after prolonged time in the Realm of Darkness and he doesn't appear to be doing too well back in Twilight Town. But he has enough awareness to know the pain that his research into hearts and darkness has wrought. What the villains' goals are remains to be seen, but it may have something to do with the mysterious "black box" that everyone seems to be looking for.
This is it. This appears to set up Kingdom Hearts III for its January 29 release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. If we get anymore story trailers, we'll be sure to break them down here at Shacknews.


You're responsible for overseeing a massive enterprise with a worldwide customer base, so naturally you understand the gravity of consumer reviews. You care about your customers, and you're always trying to provide them with the best experience possible.
Fast-forward to your latest product launch. It's the culmination of thousands of hours of research, development, and labor, and now it's ready to be unveiled to the public. You choose a release date, start a marketing campaign to get the public excited, and then finally present your product to the world. Everything is perfect.
And then, the reviews start rolling in.
Sure, many of the reviews are positive, even glowing. But inevitably, the 1-star reviews trickle in, and many of them are merciless in their scathing indictments of your product.
-> And you're not alone.
Just about every mid-size to large business uses the internet to grow its customers base, and reviews are essential to this goal. But, while most customers who leave reviews are fair and appreciative of good products coupled with excellent customer service, there are those few who leave a trail of tears and ashes wherever they go. You just can't please everyone.
When someone leaves a negative product review, it's natural for any hands-on business owner or marketing manager to take the criticism personally. In fact, some reviewers today won't hesitate to make personal attacks against you and your staff. That's just the kind of world we live in.
But you must keep your responses positive.
Never forget the reason that you're engaging with customers on review websites in the first place. You're there to build your reputation and attract new customers. That is it – nothing more.
Sure, it's nice to connect with people and establish an ongoing relationship with repeat customers. That's all part of the process, but ultimately, you're there to present your company and your product in the best light possible. Reacting negatively to criticism only shines an unprofessional light on your business. You must resist the temptation to attack the attacker and keep your tone positive and professional at all times.
A lot of businesses take the time to set up accounts on review apps, but then, they never respond to their customers who themselves take the time to leave reviews. This is a mistake, but it is also an opportunity to stand out from the crowd.
When you respond to all of the incoming reviews – both positive ones and negative ones – people take notice. Keep in mind that for every person who leaves a review, there are likely hundreds and even thousands of people who read the reviews without commenting. So, your comments are being noticed by both current customers and by potential future customers.
Make a good impression by responding in a positive, courteous manner to every review, especially in the beginning when you're trying to build some momentum. If you're receiving hundreds of reviews a day, you may need to delegate this task to a PR or social media team. Just make sure they understand the proper etiquette for handling negative product reviews.
If you've spent some time reading negative product reviews of various businesses online, you've probably come across business owners and managers who respond to negative product reviews by kicking back against the reviewer with hotheaded responses.
Online reputation management is a real challenge for some business owners because they react to criticism like little children who throw temper tantrums. Angrily lashing out at critics might make you feel better in the moment, but it will only hurt your company's reputation and drive away potential customers.
Word travels fast in the digital age, and even a slightly snippy response can go viral and devastate your business. Don't undo all of your company's hard work in a single moment of frustration.
Another mistake that some marketing professionals make is that they respond by defending themselves and trying to explain away the customer's negative experience. This might seem like a good idea. After all, you don't want people to read the negative review and think that everything it says about your business is absolutely true and accurate, do you? Shouldn't you respond by explaining why the customer is wrong?
When you respond defensively to negative product reviews, it just looks like you're making excuses. That might not be what's actually happening, but to a potential first-time customer who is browsing through your reviews, that's exactly what it looks like.
So, don't defend yourself. It won't have the impact that you're hoping to achieve.
Whenever possible, give the customer the benefit of the doubt and attempt to salvage the relationship. Apologize for the poor experience and try to make it right. If the customer is having a problem because of a defective part, inform them on how to contact your company for a repair or replacement. If they're upset about a customer service issue, you might apologize and offer them a discount on their next purchase.
Even if the critic responds negatively to your offer or doesn't respond at all, it shows everyone else who reads these comments that you represent a professional enterprise that's committed to pleasing its customer base. That can go a long way toward generating additional consumer loyalty.
So, next time you open up that review app or check your review notifications, remember that those negative comments aren't your enemy. They're valuable opportunities for your business. And last but not least: Negative reviews can even benefit your online sales.


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Asiad campaign bearing fruit for PH basketball
September 10, 2018 | Filed under: Basketball | Posted by: Angelli Catan
LAS VEGAS – A reinvigorated relationship between the Philippine Basketball Association and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, sparked by the emotional performance of the national team in the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, could see an expanded involvement by the PBA in future international campaigns.
While originally only FIBA-sanctioned tournaments, specifically the World Cup and Olympic qualifiers, can move the PBA to take a break from its hectic yearlong schedule and release pros into the Philippine training pool, the gains made by the Yeng Guiao-coached team in the Asiad had swung the door open to wider participation.
At the close of a four-hour meeting by the PBA board of governors, along with PBA commissioner Willie Marcial, it was agreed the league will be incorporating key SBP foreign obligations into its own by adjusting the PBA calendar and accommodating tournaments like the FIBA Asia Champions Cup and the Southeast Asian Games.
Also likely to find its way back into the PBA's master plan is participation in the next Asian Games, an involvement initially set aside by the league governors until the tempestuous events that led to Guiao forming a PH team, powered by NBA player Jordan Clarkson, in 12 days and steering it to a fifth place finish.
The renewed working relationship between the two cage bodies will see the Meralco Bolts competing in the FIBA Asia Champions Cup on Sept. 27 in Bangkok with the PBA adjusting the Bolts' schedule in the ongoing Governors' Cup.
"The PBA is now open and very supportive of our programs for the national team ," said SBP president Al Panlilio, also the Bolts governor. "That's a big plus and we are very thankful for that."
Ricky Vargas, chairman of the PBA board and president of the Philippine Olympic Committee, said Marcial has agreed to "fix the PBA calendar" to allow the SBP to form the strongest team possible.
Vargas also noted the bandwagon effect resulting from the Nationals' stint in Indonesia.
"Not only are the PBA teams supportive, even the players have expressed their desire to join the training pool," he said.
If successful in FIBA Asia windows to the World Cup in September in Guangzhou, China, the Philippines will be sending an all-pro team for the second time in four years to wage battle with the globe's best, an experience it savored in 2014 in Seville, Spain.
Joining the annual planning session as well are Alaska's Dickie Bachmann, San Miguel Beer's Robert Non, Purefoods' Rene Pardo, Rain or Shine's Mamerto Mondragon, Columbian's Bobby Rosales, NLEX's Rod Franco, Blackwater's Siliman Sy, NorthPort's Erick Arejola, Phoenix' Raymond Zorrilla and Alfrancis Chua of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. (Tito S. Talao)


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With the recent medical education push toward prevention and treatment of osteoporosis more and more people are searching for ways to naturally prevent this debilitating disease. Osteoporosis bone fractures, although not life-threatening, does result in death of the sufferer approximately 30 percent of the time. Patients who suffer from hip fractures also have a high risk of disability and poor motor function.
Nutritional guidelines to produce healthy bones will help you to prevent osteoporosis bone fractures and worsening of your condition. Fortunately, osteoporosis isn't a have or have not disease. As people age over the age of 35 they begin to lose bone faster than it can be manufactured by the body. The question usually isn't do you lose bone – but at what rate and can you slow the progress.
Many people understand the role that calcium plays in the nutritional guidelines for healthy bones. What they may not realize is that dairy products aren't the only place to get a good source of calcium. Healthy eating guidelines recommend that you consume most of your calcium from plant sources instead of dairy since dairy products are also high in saturated fats that lead to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and immune mediated illnesses. In fact, bone loss is accelerated by eating to much animal protein. Milk is liquid protein; sometimes referred to as liquid meat.
Nutritional guidelines include the intake of lysine which helps in the absorption of calcium. Dr. Roberto Civitelli of Washington University was published in Nutrition 1992 and believes it's possible to absorb more calcium by eating foods that are also rich in lysine.
Research has found that Vitamin K has a role in building bone as we age. Vitamin K is a fat soluable vitamin that is essential for the functioning of several proteins important in blood clotting. It also appears to be important in the ability of minerals to bind together forming bone.
There are two forms of Vitamin K – K1 and K2. K1 is synthesized from plants which we eat. Vitamin K2 is synthesized in animals, including humans, from the bacteria in the intestines. There are some unique pathways for the synthesis of Vitamin K. Vitamin K2 is found in higher concentration than K1 in certain organs of the body, including the liver which all suggests that there is more to be discovered about the synthesis and use of Vitamin K in the body.
The nutritional guidelines for healthy bones would then suggest that eating a diet rich in calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin K and lysine will help to keep your bones healthy and strong.


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Kerala government's upcoming inclusive university gets thumbs up from disability rights groups
The government of Kerala is all set to start an inclusive university where people with disabilities are going to be offered courses, job placements and rehabilitation services. The news was confirmed by the state government who are currently working on submitting the report to central government to implement this at the earliest.
The government of Kerala have always been pioneers in spearheading projects for people with disabilities. Over the past few years, officials have been working on a handful of initiatives to support disabled people in the state. In a welcome move, the state government is all set to start a university where demands, needs and requirements of people from the disabled community will be given utmost importance. First-of-its-kind in India, this upcoming university will have people with all kinds of disabilities, including physical and intellectual, where their rehabilitation, research and higher studies will be taken care for.
The office of KK Shailaja, Minister of Health and Social Welfare of Kerala State has already confirmed the news. Reportedly, the state minister's office will send details to the central government by early next year so that the university can kick-start soon. There will be various exclusive courses for people with disabilities that will help to make them self-reliant and independent.
Biju Prabhakar, Special Secretary in charge of the social justice department, Dr MKC Nair, Vice-Chancellor of Kerala University of Health Sciences and Babu Georhe, Director, Child Development Centre Director are the team who will be submitting a detailed report within the next three months.
We can reveal more about the upcoming university only after detailed discussions with state secretariat officials which is scheduled to happen in the next few days. The government is keen on starting this initiative and also wants it to be done at the earliest. All kinds of disabilities will be covered in this project-Dr MKC Nair, Vice-Chancellor, Kerala University of Health and Sciences.
Initially, the state government had planned to convert the National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH) in Trivandrum as one of the centres for rehabilitation for people with disabilities, but it was later dropped. The central government did not approve for this bill either. "This is going to be an inclusive university where people with and without disabilities are going to come under one roof. But there will be a lot of exclusive projects for the disabled community unlike in no other educational institutions. There are many apex centres working across Kerala that empowers disabled people and all this will come together. The university will create manpower to handle people with disabilities, provide technical inputs needed for further study and also work on creating an inclusive society. We will identify skills of each person with a disability and work on enhancing their talents and skills and also provide them with courses", says Dr Mohammed Assheel, Executive Director, Kerala Social Security Mission.
Reportedly, the upcoming university will be built in over 50 acres of land and will be close to the NISH Trivandrum campus. All the degree and post-graduate courses at NISH will be shifted to the upcoming university as well, according to reports.
The government has also assured that there will be exclusive courses for people with intellectual disabilities, blind and deaf people and those with neurological disabilities as well. Exclusive campus placements and rehabilitation services will also be offered. "Hopefully, this university will benefit many people from the disabled community and it is definitely going to be a big step towards inclusion. There are many brilliant kids with a disability but are denied opportunities. They can all come to the forefront. I understand that all the people who are involved in this project are committed and dedicated and we hope this will be introduced without further delay", says Sangeetha John, parent of a 17 year old daughter with autism.
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Appealing to both minimalists and modernists, the Karin wall sconce by Hudson Valley will make a statement with its polished nickel finish and clear glass shade.
The clear glass, cone-shaped shade shows off brilliant light from the round, clear glass bulb within the Karin wall sconce from the Mitzi collection by Hudson Valley. Metallic hardware and backplate with a polished nickel finish boost its modern appeal. Its translucent design amplifies its contemporary look while still being a beautifully functional piece.
15 1/4" high x 9" wide. Extends 10 1/2" from the wall. Backplate is 4 3/4" wide. Weighs 6 lbs.
Karin contemporary wall sconce from Mitzi collection by Hudson Valley.


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Ban chemical in plastic bottles
When it comes to product safety, science, not politics, should rule.
For years, scientists and health experts have pondered the safety of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical product found in a wide range of plastic containers. In the spring of 2008, there wasn't sufficient evidence to support state Sen. Carole Migden's effort to ban its use in children's food and beverage containers sold in California. The Food and Drug Administration vouched for its safety. So did the European Union, which is notoriously conservative on such issues.
But more recent studies have generated enough legitimate concerns for California to reconsider. The Legislature and Congress have enough new information to support proposed bans of its use in products for children younger than 3 years old.
For four decades, bisphenol (pronounced BIS-fe-noll) A has been used to make such products as baby bottles, water bottles and food containers clearer and more shatter resistant. Finding safe, affordable alternatives remains a challenge, especially for canned foods, although BPA-free products are increasingly finding their way to stores. Wal-Mart and Toys R Us, for example, have already stopped selling baby bottles made with BPA.
The federal government is now expressing concerns over "recent studies that have reported subtle effects of low doses of BPA in laboratory animals." Health officials still haven't found conclusive evidence that BPA has been proven to harm children or adults, but the newer studies have made them sufficiently nervous that the FDA is now "supporting current efforts by industry to stop the manufacture of infant bottles and feeding cups made with BPA in the U.S. market."
The National Institutes of Health joined the FDA in expressing concern that BPA exposure in infants may lead to problems with brain development, behavior and a variety of diseases, including breast cancer and prostate cancer.
The European Union is re-examining the issue, and a new European Food Safety Authority opinion is expected sometime later this month. Four nations aren't waiting for the new study. Germany, France, Denmark and Sweden have already taken action in some form against BPA use.
Seven states – Connecticut, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin – have banned bisphenol A in young children's products.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is one of the leading advocates for a national BPA ban. The California Democrat points out that BPA can be detected in 93 percent of American adults. It's significant that the highest levels of BPA were found in children.
Her federal legislation would force companies to label their products using bisphenol A and provide enticements for manufacturers to develop alternatives.
At the state level, Sen. Fran Pavley's bill to ban BPA in feeding products for young children passed the Assembly on July 1 after it had already been approved by the state Senate. The bill, SB 797, must go back to the Senate in August for a reconciliation vote before it can be sent to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for his signature.
Armed with the new scientific studies, California and the nation should not put their children at risk from further exposure to BPA.


The Cortelyou Road section of Ditmas Park was deemed the most diverse place in America by the US Census Bureau. The places that residents hail from include: Russia, China, Yemen, India, Pakistan, Morocco (as well as other parts of Africa), Mexico, Tibet, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, etc. Many Orthodox Jews call the neighborhood home as well as the migratory young urban professionals.
All of the 175 Victorian houses in the neighborhood have landmark status.