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"Reject the Guiltless Complacency"by Governor John Kitzhaber
American Fisheries Society , February 19, 2000
Good Afternoon. It's an honor to appear before the American Fisheries Society which, for years, has provided such distinguished service in the cause of sustainable fisheries management.
It is also quite fitting that a public official, such as myself, should appear before a group of scientists in what may be seen as a symbolic "hand-off" regarding a challenge of great importance to all of us here -- and, indeed, to all of the citizens throughout the Northwest.
That challenge is to restore a healthy ecosystem to the Columbia River Basin and recover the salmon of the Columbia -- once the greatest runs on the face of the earth.
Like all significant environmental challenges, our response here must be a combination of good science and good public policy.
As to my reference to a "hand-off" is a recognition that you -- as fisheries scientists -- have done your job.
You have provided the science that the region needs to begin to address our Columbia Basin challenge.
That is not to say that the science is perfect, or that we now know all that we will ever need to know, to inform our efforts. But we will never have perfectly accurate or complete science and we can no longer use that as an excuse for inaction.
There are those who continue to believe that science will give us the answer. It won't. What science can give us is a range of options, each of which carries varying degrees of economic and ecological risk. Science can describe the risks inherent in various policy options -- not eliminate them.
In the end, the answer will be a political one -- informed by good science -- but based on a set of values and on the degree of economic and ecological risks the region is willing to accept. It is time that we shoulder our responsibilities and develop a blueprint for action.
To do so, we must engage the citizens of the Northwest. Engage them in making clear what is at stake in the Columbia and what our goal must be in response to this challenge. Engaging them concerning the alternatives we have to achieve that goal. Engaging them in describing the trade-offs inherent in each option. And that will require an unprecedented level of political leadership and collaboration throughout the region.
Let's start by discussing what is at stake in the Columbia Basin. In a very real sense, the stakes can be summed up in the following questions:
To me there is but one answer to these questions -- we must. We must save our wild salmon; we must strive to meet the standards of our federal environmental statutes and the Northwest Power Act; we must honor our obligations to the tribes.
In short, we must restore a healthy, functioning ecosystem to the Columbia Basin. Only then will we have hope of restoring abundant runs of salmon and the clean, cool water that for centuries characterized the Columbia River. To me, this is not just about doing what the law requires -- it is about doing what we know to be right.
A functioning ecosystem -- one that can provide for the needs of both humans and animals -- demonstrates our willingness to live our lives in a sustainable fashion; a willingness to take the legacy we have been handed and to pass it on the next generation of westerners.
But if our salmon runs are not healthy, then our watersheds are not healthy. And if our watersheds are not healthy, then we are putting at risk our future and that of our children and grandchildren. A highly degraded ecosystem -- which is where we are headed today -- represents a decision to mortgage the legacy with which we have been blessed for our own short-term benefit. I believe that we are better than that.
These environmental laws and treaties -- which seem at once so arcane and so detailed -- constitute the means by which we seek to connect our past, our present, and our future. And at the heart of this debate lies one question that each and every one of us must answer: are we willing to honor that connection?
I believe that we are. I believe that the people of the Northwest are ready to meet this challenge -- and our goal must be nothing short of a functioning ecosystem in the Columbia Basin. We must accept no less.
That brings us to the question of the alternatives available to achieve our goal and the trade-offs that are involved. The recently unveiled multi-species framework process -- spearheaded by the Northwest Power Planning Council -- illustrates the choices before us more clearly than perhaps any other study.
As you know, the framework analyzed a range of seven alternatives that might achieve the goal of ecosystem restoration and salmon recovery. Each alternative addresses, in varying degrees, the damage to the ecosystem caused by the so-called "4-H's": the hydroelectric system, harvest policies, habitat restoration and hatchery practices.
At one end of the range is Alternative One, which essentially returns the river to a free-flowing natural state. This alternative involves breaching the four Lower Snake River dams and also breaching McNary Dam and John Day Dam on the mainstream. It involves intensive habitat restoration on both public and private land and the elimination of hatchery production. It also involves the curtailment of all salmon harvest except tribal harvest.
At the other end of the range is Alternative Seven, which essentially manages the river to maximize economic benefits. This option includes increased power production, increased irrigation, and increased fishing under scientific management.
Alternative One offers the least environmental risk in terms of the ecosystem and salmon restoration, but the greatest human risk in terms of the economic impact on the region. Alternative Seven, on the other hand, offers the least human risk, but the greatest environmental risk.
The alternatives between One and Seven fall somewhere along this risk spectrum with alternatives Three through Five having the greatest balance between environmental and economic risk.
An examination of the differences between Alternative Three and Alternative Five best illustrates the choices that face us as a region. Both alternatives yield significantly greater salmon returns than the status quo and of approximately the same magnitude. Alternative Three yields 2.8 times more salmon than current returns. Alternative Five produces 2.5 times more salmon than current returns. (The range runs from 1.5 times current returns in Alternative Seven to 2.5 times in Alternative Two).
Both Alternative Three and Alternative Five amend harvest and hatchery practices and involve habitat restoration activities. The two differences between these two alternatives lie in how they address the hydrosystem, the intensity of habitat restoration activities, which I recommended, and the nature of harvest and hatchery policies.
Let's start with the most controversial difference between Alternative Three and Alternative Five -- dam breaching. Alternative Five is a breaching strategy involving the four Lower Snake River dams. Alternative Five can be characterized as an "everything but breaching strategy".
Dam breaching has acquired a life of its own in the Northwest -- dominating the political debate, the news stories, and the editorials almost to the exclusion of everything else. It is important, therefore, that we put this issue into context and bring it into perspective.
Dam breaching alone -- while it will certainly help some runs of salmon -- will not necessarily restore them. Regardless of whether we reach a breaching strategy (such as Alternative Three) or a non-breaching strategy (such as Alternative Five) we must also come to terms with other steps that will be necessary:
The hydroelectric system
All dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers (whether any are breached or not) must operate in a way that addresses dissolved gas and temperature problems and which comply to the Clean Water Act.
We must increase flows to help fish move down stream.
Where appropriate, we must improve fish passage by using bypass collectors and turbine screens. And, as turbines are scheduled for replacement, they must be upgraded with so-called "fish-friendly" turbines.
We must move aggressively to restore degraded habitat. While some progress has been made, our ongoing water management and agricultural practices, urban uses, and timber harvests continue to add sediment and other pollutants to rivers and streams. This raises water temperature and dries up critical spawning and rearing habitat.
To reverse this will require a coordinated and cooperative effort between state, federal, and tribal governments and private landowners to develop and implement a comprehensive program with habitat protection and restoration. This must be based both on incentives for action and on enforcement for our existing regulatory framework.
We have come to understand that the historic promise of hatcheries to replace natural production lost to economic development has been largely a myth. The tools of artificial production must be immediately recast to meet this new challenge.
Hatcheries that are used to supplement and restore threatened and endangered salmon stocks must be operated on a scale, and in a manner, that reflects the essentially experimental nature of this undertaking.
Further, hatcheries used to augment fishing should, in both mission and location, move away from mainstream fisheries that impact listed and other weak stocks in favor of terminal fisheries located in the mouth and tributaries of the Columbia River.
Over the past decades, harvest rates have been steadily decreased to a point where, today, harvest occurs only at a fraction of historic levels.
In fact, for many of the wild salmon stocks -- such as the spring and summer Chinook and Sockeye -- no in-river harvest has occurred for over three decades.
Northwest Native Americans have been especially hurt by these reductions. Salmon fishing for them is more than just an activity or even a way of life -- it is truly spiritual.
Yet, further reductions must be achieved in fall Chinook if we are to achieve our goal.
Yet, in spite of these recovery strategies (all of which must be undertaken in some degree), the public debate remains stalled on the question of whether or not to breach the four dams on the Lower Snake River. You would think, given all the focus on this issue, that breaching is the "silver bullet" that alone could allow us to reach the goal of a functioning ecosystem and abundant salmon runs.
But you know, and I know, that breaching the Snake River dams alone will not get the job done. Why then all the focus on dam breaching? The answer lies in the fact that the breaching debate has become a debate that is more about symbols than about solutions.
On the environmental side, dams are symbols of man's subjugation of the mighty Columbia River and of the ecological degradation that has flowed from that subjugation. And thus, removal of the dams becomes an end in itself -- set apart from the effect on overall salmon recovery or watershed health.
On the other side, dams are symbols of the economic benefits which have flowed from the taming of the Columbia River. And thus, their removal threatens the economic interests because it legitimizes a discussion of the environmental cost with which these economic benefits have been purchased.
So if removing the four Lower Snake River dams is not a "silver bullet", and should not be an end in itself, what is its importance? The answer lies within the numerous scientific studies undertaken over the past several years for the purpose of informing our efforts to recover salmon, steelhead and other fish and wildlife in the Columbia Basin.
While partisans and the press dwell on the differences in these studies, the conclusions and information that are common to virtually all of them are very significant. This information includes the fact that:
Again, let me use Alternative Three and Alternative Five to illustrate this point. While Alternative Five does not breach the dams, it does a number of other things which are not contemplated under Alternative Three. For example, Alternative Five requires intensive habitat restoration efforts not just on public land, but on private land as well.
Furthermore, it requires not just continuing the current moratorium on the issuance of new water rights in the basin -- it contemplates an actual reduction in existing water rights.
In other words, the tradeoff for maintaining the four Lower Snake River dams is an increased responsibility for habitat restoration by private landowners and a reduction in existing water rights in the region.
Other studies, such as the federal government's "All H" paper, suggests additional trade-offs. For example, to recover the Snake River Fall Chinook without removing dams would require a 50-75 percent additional reduction in ocean and river harvest from already historic low current levels. Furthermore, the use of an additional one million acre-feet of water to augment Spring and Summer flows would probably be necessary.
It is also important to point out that while both alternatives yield about the same number of Chinook -- the philosophy that underpins the means by which they reach that end are very different.
The philosophy behind Alternative Three is to benefit salmon by recreating a more normative and resilient ecosystem capable of functioning without a significant amount of human technologic support. It also removes dams to restore almost 140 miles of free-flowing river for better spawning, rearing and migration conditions.
Alternative Five goes in the opposite direction -- calling for an increased reliance on hatcheries and on sophisticated dam passage technologies in lieu of a return to a more naturally functioning ecosystem.
The difference is not insignificant because Alternative Three produces almost two-thirds more natural fish than Alternative Five. The importance of this lies in the fact that one of the purposes of our effort is to satisfy the Endangered Species Act, which determines recovery based on the number of natural fish.
My point is this: if we can move beyond the symbolism of the four Snake River dams -- and look at the policy trade-offs involved, at the other choices we must make if we choose to leave them intact -- breaching emerges as a responsible and cost-effective option.
Some will say that we have not done enough science. I say that we can always play that card as an excuse for inaction and as a justification for avoiding tough choices. But exactly what additional scientific experiment is necessary to demonstrate that it is easier for salmon to migrate in a free-flowing river than to negotiate a several hundred foot high concrete barrier?
Some will say that it is too expensive. I say, look at the other alternatives. There are similar -- if not greater -- costs associated with a non-breach strategy.
Some will say that it is too controversial. I say, what isn't? Who here thinks that it is non-controversial to cut harvest levels? To change agricultural and timber practices on private land to significantly augment flows?
There is no doubt that we can move ahead with salmon recovery without breaching the dams. All I am saying to you today is that we have to stop deluding ourselves into believing that our choices will be easier and cheaper if we just leave the dams alone.
Our choices won't be easier. They'll be just as tough. Our costs might be lower, but only on the margin.
The regional challenge here is to develop an ecosystem recovery strategy that spreads the costs as broadly as possible -- so that no one economic interest bears a disproportionate burden. And these costs must involve not only the cost of the recovery strategy itself, but also the cost of mitigation -- to the greatest extent possible -- the economic consequences, whatever they may be: from increased regional power rates to harvest reductions, to transportation alternatives, to covering the increased cost of pumping for irrigation, to the job loss at various ports along the river.
This does not have to be a zero sum equation. This does not have to be a win-lose proposition and we must not allow it to be framed in that way.
I am well aware of the economic trade-offs inherent in restoring this regional ecosystem. The dams and the hydroelectric generating capacity in the Columbia River Basin have brought huge economic benefits to the region: low cost power, irrigated agriculture, jobs, transportation and much more.
This is not about sacrificing economic benefits for environmental health -- it is about working together as a region to have both. It is about striking a victory for regionalism over parochialism. To quote Wallace Stegner, "it is about outliving our origins" and "building a society to match our scenery."
I believe that the best way to accomplish that and to equitably spread the economic burden is to build a recovery strategy that includes breaching the four Lower Snake River dams. I also appreciate that my position on this issue is, at least at present, a lonely one among the Northwest political establishment.
If my colleagues in the region insist that any recovery strategy must leave the dams intact, then we must be prepared to intensify our efforts in other areas:
I will work with the political leadership in the region in pursuing either path -- but we must choose. . . and act. Because in all of this, delay is the enemy.
The federal government in particular must both take a position on a course of action and provide a significant contribution of financial resources towards the recovery strategy.
For twenty years the Bonneville Power Administration has been the primary funding source for salmon recovery with the dollars coming from the region's electricity ratepayers. But ratepayers cannot be reasonably expected to provide all of the funds needed to achieve the recovery of this ecosystem and the fish and wildlife that depend on it -- especially when our goals are to protect national resources and to honor national obligations.
Therefore, the federal government must provide substantial additional funds for a Columbia River Basin restoration effort. To date we have not seen the level of commitment needed to succeed. For all our hard-fought efforts last year, Oregon received only $9 million from the federal government for coastal salmon restoration. That won't make it for the basin.
I call on this administration to demonstrate its commitment for Columbia River ecosystem restoration in the President's fiscal year 2001 budget. I call on the Northwest Congressional Delegation to take the lead in assuring that Congress appropriates the dollars needed this year.
It is time to act. We have the federal caucus "All H Paper". We have the Army Corps of Engineer's Environmental Impact Statement. We have the Northwest Power Planning Council's multi-species framework process. It is now time for the region to step up to the plate and make some choices.
To quote Theodore Roosevelt, one of the greatest environmental stewards to serve as President of the United States: "In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing."
Delay is not some benign and prudent placeholder. It is a choice to abandon the Columbia River ecosystem.
The salmon can't wait. The Independent Scientific Advisory Board -- created to advise the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Northwest Power Planning Council -- has concluded that the risk of extinction (even in the next ten years) is substantial.
The people can't wait. The uncertainty of not knowing when, if ever, the region will begin a science-based recovery effort, with a clear goal stated at the outset -- the uncertainty of not knowing what role the various stakeholders will play in this effort -- is distracting, and ultimately destructive to the good will and energy upon which a successful recovery strategy must depend.
If salmon extinctions occur, it will not be the first time in our history and probably not the last. But it will be the first time a species has been allowed to become extinct in Oregon and in the Northwest -- in the face of strong evidence of how that fate might be avoided.
My choice is to reject the guiltless complacency that has permitted this drift toward extinction and to simply do what needs to be done.
I ask you in the Northwest Region to make the same choice. I ask you embrace this vision I have of a Pacific Northwest that remains ecological, spiritually, yes, even politically, intact.
Together, we can make it a reality.
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CIRENCESTER – Technicians in the Mitsubishi Motors' UK dealer network are to receive IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) qualifications in electric and hybrid vehicles.
After working closely with the IMI and taking a lead role in assisting with the creation of industry-standard courses in the maintenance of alternative-fuelled vehicles, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has delivered its first IMI Level 3 course in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles.
The Level 3 course — one of the highest levels in the suite of electric and hybrid vehicle IMI courses that have been developed to educate everyone from valeters to sales advisors, roadside patrols to master technicians — will now be delivered as standard to all Mitsubishi technicians within the Service and Maintenance level of their Pathway. It is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to work safely in and around a vehicle's high and low voltage electrical system and electric drivetrain system.
The training has evolved from what was originally a one-day technical overview course introduced on the UK launch of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in 2014, to now be a three-day course incorporating online and practical examinations. On passing the training, Mitsubishi Technicians will have an industry-recognised qualification to work on Mitsubishi vehicles, as well as other Electric and Hybrid Vehicles on the road.
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Ray Watts, Training Manager, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, said: "With IMI Qualifications we are working to provide our technicians with additional industry recognition and qualifications that set the benchmark in electric and hybrid vehicle repair and maintenance. It's another illustration of how we're investing in our people and franchise to ensure that we are able to deliver the best possible service."
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Since the fall of the financial markets in 2008 we've seen a drastic reduction in home values nationwide. The mortgage lending and housing markets have deteriorated beyond anything we've seen in recent history. It is now 2012 (4 years after the financial meltdown) and we're still sifting through the remnants of what had taken place. There have been countless books, articles, blogs, and even movies outlining the events that created the most significant financial disaster of our era. Looking back it's almost unimaginable how far we've come in such a short period of time. I personally recall the days when my very own home was increasing at about $10,000 per month, and wondering when home values would ever level-off. However, year after year it continued to go up in value, and the housing market continued to thrive. The area I was living had the lowest unemployment rate in the nation at below 4% for a long time. New construction was taking place all over town, and practically everyone was finally realizing the American dream of homeownership. It was a really good time on the surface, but there was a mounting financial storm lurking beneath all the prosperity that was taking place.
We are now all very familiar with the financial storm that passed through like a hurricane wiping away home values, jobs, retirements, and overall way of life for many of us. However, just like the aftermath of any hurricane; some people are hit harder than others, some recovered sooner, and some may never recover at all. We cannot go back and change the events that took place to cause the crash, but we do have the choice of how we decide to rebuild from this point forward.
It's hard for some of us to let go of the past and realize that we cannot hold on to a home that we can no longer afford. Whether we face that reality now and begin the rebuilding process, or face it later is completely up to each of us. At this moment in time there are some exceptional programs to help with the transition of letting go of your property without having to face foreclosure and/or massive tax implications. Most of these programs are only temporary, so once they are gone you will not be able to go back and utilize them if you wait too long. It can be a tough decision, but after helping a numerous families through the process over the years I haven't had anyone regret their decision. Many of them have already regained homeownership again, and this time they're in a home that they can afford now & in the future.
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There's not enough whimsy in this ugly world, and that's why we need a few artists like Spark Gallery member Lisa Michot. They're not out to make a big statement or turn the planet upside down. Michot-style, they just want to have a little fun and make people smile. She made me do that a couple of years ago with her funny little Spark show Eek! A Mouse!, and she's going for a repeat tonight when Play Time, a conglomeration of soft sculpture and mixed media using found and recycled objects, opens tonight with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Michot seems proud to note that she spent less than $40 for materials she used to create all the work on display, but the result -- what she did with all that stuff -- is of course the real reason to stop by.
Michot's wonderland of fabric-and-wire figures and altered thrift-store paintings, some of them gracefully hung from the ceiling, will remain on view through July 12 at Spark, 900 Santa Fe Drive; a second show, 21 Under 31, also opens tonight. Details are at Spark's website or 720-889-2200
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The world's first global analytics tool for states and regions to measure, manage and disclose their greenhouse gas emissions has been launched at the COP23 UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn.
The States and Regions Climate Action Tracker – developed by CDP and The Climate Group, in partnership with Climate-KIC's flagship initiative the Low Carbon City Lab (LoCaL) aims to profile the increasingly important role of state and regional governments in understanding their environmental impact and meeting international climate change commitments.
The tracker covers 110 states and regions, representing over 650 million people, US $13 trillion in GDP and over 3.8 GtCO2e, and will also demonstrate how climate data is fundamental to stabilising emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.
On track for 2020, but not 2050
CDP developed the tracker to explore how emissions of states and regions change over time. It shows that disclosing states and regions are on average setting more ambitious targets than those set by their national counterparts. If states and regions meet their 2020 emissions reduction targets, collective emissions would be 0.3 GtCO2e lower when compared to emission projections based on current national commitments. This demonstrates that present 2020 targets are sufficient to put states and regions on course to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement by 2020, but this is not the case for their 2050 targets.
The launch of the Tracker coincides with a new report – Annual Disclosure 2017 – produced by The Climate Group, that shows sub-national governments took 80 per cent more climate actions in 2017, across ten sectors, including buildings, energy, transport and land use. On average, there was an 8.5 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to the state and regional governments' base years.
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The tracker aims to support States and Regions in better understanding their emissions but more importantly identifying where and how they can reduce them. Creating a consistent database also favours benchmarking and exchange of good practices. Through LoCaL's City Finance Lab, a dedicated expert support mechanisms for subnational on financial issues has been created, where subnational governments can receive help in setting and scaling innovative financial mechanisms.
Victor Gancel, Programme Manager, LoCaL said "A significant share of our remaining carbon budget is affected by investment decisions made in the next three years at subnational level. LoCaL addresses this in an integrated manner : we increase subnational authorities capabilities in identifying levers of change, structure them into bankable investment opportunities and finally connect them to investors. The Compact of States and Regions platform will increase its members understanding of their emissions as well as foster benchmarking and knowledge-sharing in a vibrant partnership of 110 regional governments".
Helen Clarkson, CEO, The Climate Group said: "The 2017 Annual Disclosure Update shows that states and regions are now moving into the implementation of the Paris Agreement, and are key players in its delivery. Knowing what other governments have done reinforces the case for action, with visible progress being made against headline commitments and targets. This proves that we can continue to raise ambition and drive the world to an under 2°C economy without delay."
Paul Simpson, CEO, CDP said: "This momentum is both driving up standards of climate leadership and putting transparency and accountability at the heart of government environmental action. Now we need to see longer-term targets from states and regions to ensure their ambition is aligned with limiting global warming to well-below 2°C."
The Low Carbon City Lab (LoCaL) is creating a project and partner ecosystem to accelerate bankable climate action in cities and regions. It supports cities by raising their capabilities in project design and financial structuring, developing catalytic mechanisms for a pipeline of projects that scout, test and scale innovative funding mechanisms. You can find out more at http://local.climate-kic.org.


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Saturday, October 16, 2010
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Later that evening we went to take our 'Christmas Card' pictures. Hillary was taking ours so her and Martin came along so we could switch off and take their pictures for them. We had a lot of fun (dogs and all) and I can't wait to see the finished pictures! While there, I wanted a picture with Hillary so Chad took a quick shot of the pictures below with his phone...So here's your sneak peak with these 2 pictures. More to come later. ;)
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Carla, I haven't had a chance to check out your blog in a while--I love your cute new design and your header! Can't wait to see the rest of your pictures--Hillary is so good, so I'm sure they're cute. And, your jeggings are cute. I think you're very "fashion forward!"ReplyDelete
Thanks Kristi!! You are so sweet!! It was nice seeing you for the short bit on Saturday! Hope you and Mr. Benjamin are doing well! :)ReplyDelete
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By Paula Andante
Although it remains an organization that is largely unknown to the general population, the Society of Active Spanking Sisters (SASS) continues to experience rapid growth in membership. The Society is dedicated to the proposition that the female gender is superior to the male in many respects and that the world would be a better place if all women used corporal punishment to control the men in their lives.
If you are one of the many who have never heard of SASS, you may wish to consider the role the male-dominated media has played in keeping this fast-growing organization a secret. To date membership has increased solely as a result word-of-mouth recruiting by existing members, but an organization that is growing as fast as this one cannot remain out of the public eye much longer. I'm absolutely convinced that, as SASS grows, our society will become a better and better place.
SASS held its annual convention recently and I was privileged to be in attendance. More than 1,000 enthusiastic supporters of the spanking movement (We members refer to ourselves as 'SASSy Ladies.), a new attendance record, gathered to show support for the Society's activities and to exchange information and tips on effective punishment techniques.
On the second day of the convention, the attendees heard speeches from two impressive advocates of the females-spanking-males proposition. I was permitted to tape their presentations and am pleased to be able to share a transcript of their remarks with subscribers to Strict Women.com.
The session was chaired by Harriet James, a founding member of SASS. I'm sure you will find her words, as well as those of the two speakers, to be interesting and enlightening. Here, without editing, is a word-for-word transcription of the program.
MRS. JAMES: "It is indeed a pleasure to see so many of you here today and to be able to introduce one outstanding example of the rapidly growing number of strict Women of the Twenty-First Century — Marcia Rollins. Marcia is a career woman who has successfully started up and developed one of the best-known Interior Design firms in the United States. Marcia built her company from scratch, starting with a two-person office made up of herself and her sister Nancy. Today she employs more than twenty individuals in a firm that has become a model for the entire industry. Marcia is a proud member of SASS and has organized her business in accordance with our organization's philosophy. All of the managers and designers – the brains of her company — are women. The carpenters, painters, wallpaper hangers and other laborers are all men. The men in her employ are well known for the high quality and efficiency of their work. Marcia will be telling you in some detail how she motivates her workforce to achieve such high standards of quality, but let me give you a little hint. There is a hairbrush, and a leather strap prominently on display on her desk at all times and every one of her male employees has felt each of these implements striking his bottom on more than one occasion! (Applause)
In keeping with the basic tenets of SASS, Marcia's female employees have never been spanked. We continue to advocate spanking as a disciplinary protocol that is to be administered only by women and that men should be the sole recipients of corporal punishment. This is a principle from which our organization will never deviate! (Applause).
I could go on praising this successful woman and describing her accomplishments, but I'm certain Marcia herself can tell her story much better than I can. We are fortunate that Marcia is able to be with us at this year's SASS convention. She has always been willing to openly discuss the methods she uses in running her company and I'm delighted that she has agreed to share her thoughts on disciplining males in today's permissive society. Ladies, please welcome Marcia Rollins. (Applause)
MRS. ROLLINS: "Thank you, Harriet. It really is an honor and a privilege to be invited to address this group. I am a firm believer in the tenets of SASS and sincerely believe that American society will only improve as this organization gains prominence. It's time we face the fact that men have run the world for too long. All you have to do is read the front page of any newspaper to see what a poor job they have done. Men have their skills and their talents, ladies, but they do not include those that are required to run a home or a business. Someday we will come to the long overdue conclusion that they are equally ill equipped to run a government! (Applause)
Our society has long recognized that we women have the organizational skills, the intellect and the good common sense required to run a household. Now, in companies like my own, we are demonstrating how these skills lead to success in the world of commerce. We've lived in a male dominated world for too long. Let's face it, men are too often ruled by their quest for power and their sexual urges, but they can be controlled and they can indeed be very useful and productive. The basic principle that lies at the heart of SASS – that women should control men by the judicious use of corporal punishment is one that will change the world we live in and make it a better place for both genders! (Applause) "I myself began using old-fashioned spanking as the primary method of punishment for my husband shortly after our marriage. My husband was generally well behaved and I loved him then as I do now after over twenty years of marriage. Nonetheless, he was a male and needed a woman's guidance in just about every aspect of his life. I helped and guided him in his career, in his role as a father and husband, and even in our intimate life together. When he faltered, he went over my knee for a sound spanking. He's been subjected to hours of corner time, had his mouth washed out with soap, and often has been unable to sit comfortably for days at a time. As a result, he has developed into a model husband and father, a very skilled auto mechanic, and into an excellent lover! Even after all these years, I still find it necessary to deal with him once or twice each month and he has learned to accept his punishments as his just due. Some would say that I am fortunate to have such a fine husband. The truth, of course, is that being fortunate has little to do with marital success. There's a method that works in refining males and it's based on love and discipline! (Applause)
"Having been so successful with my husband, it was natural for me to incorporate the principles of SASS when I started my own business. I started with the firm conviction that the managers and administrators in my company would all be women. I wanted to draw on the special organizational talents and skills that we women are so blessed with. And since mine was to be a design firm, I vowed that women would also fill all the creative positions. If anyone has any doubt as to whether this approach would work, they need only look at my firm's most recent profit and loss statement. We women are running what is undoubtedly the most successful and profitable Interior Design firm in the country. (Applause)
"My plan was that we would be a full service company. Not only would we advise our clients on decorating their homes and offices, we would also design their buildings and oversee their construction. This, of course, meant that we had to hire men. Men have physical strength. Given proper instruction, they are good at things like building, painting, and so forth. Since we would need to have men on the payroll. I had a plan. It was a simple, if a somewhat radical, one. I hired only highly skilled craftsmen and paid them at a rate fifty percent higher than the prevailing union wage for their area of specialization. As you might guess, once word got out that I was paying at that level, I had a multitude of applicants. I told the men I hired that they would be subject to corporal punishment if they did not perform their duties at a level equal to my very high expectations. When a qualified candidate agreed to this, I met with his wife and told her how I planned to deal with her husband. I suggested that if I found it necessary to discipline her husband at work, it would be advisable that she also punish him at home after work. I only hired the men whose wives agreed to this arrangement.
"I must confess that, at the outset I had some difficulty persuading some of these wives that my methods would be effective, but I staunchly refused to hire any man whose wife did not agree to my terms. Today things are much different; I no longer have to advertise when I have a job vacancy to fill. Instead I turn to a list of wives of craftsmen who've contacted me and asked me to employ their husbands. You see, they've spoken to the wives of my current employees and have heard how their husbands have become better men since they joined my firm. Many of these women tell me they've already begun spanking their husbands in anticipation of my hiring them. So, as my business expands, I have a growing list of disciplined males to select from. In fact, I see several wives of my male employees present in this room! Perhaps some of you have never thought of corporal punishment as a competitive advantage in business, but it certainly has proven to be one for mine. (Applause) "I've always been very consistent in the application of punishment. When one of my male employees fails to meet the standards I've clearly established for him, he gets spanked. It's that simple. I don't have to yell, scream or even get angry. All I have to do is point at the culprit and say, 'That's it. You're going to get it.' They know what this means and they never fail to react with pleas for mercy and promises to change their ways.
"I cannot overemphasize the importance of not being dissuaded by those pleas and promises. Yes, they are heartfelt and sincere, but a woman who loses her resolve to deliver a promised punishment will quickly lose the respect of the men in her life as well. (Applause)
"I've been asked to discuss my methods and techniques with you this afternoon. Of course, I'm delighted to do so, but I must caution you that it is important for you to work out your own routine for punishment. The details of what works for me may not work for you, so please regard my approach to discipline as only a framework for you to consider. There are some basic principles that I highly recommend you adhere to. I'll refer to these as 'constants' and strongly urge that you include them in every punishment you administer. Other than these 'constants,' I can't emphasize enough the importance of developing an approach with which you are most comfortable.
"In my opinion, the most important thing you can do to establish an environment of matriarchal authority is to develop a predictable disciplinary ritual in your marriage or in your business. Make it clear that each and every violation of the rules will result in punishment and make each punishment session as similar as possible to the one that preceded it. You'll find that men respond more positively to an easily understood system of reward and punishment.
"In my business, a boy (I make it a practice to refer to my male employees as 'boys.') who has earned a spanking knows exactly what he's in for — and, believe me, he doesn't like it. Of course, the intensity of punishment must vary depending on the seriousness of the offense. Having said that, however, there are certain aspects of punishment that remain constant every time I find it necessary to deal with one of them.
"First, spankings are always administered in our conference room at the end of the workday. I don't believe in inflicting punishment while I'm angry, so I give myself time to cool down by scheduling discipline at a set time. Besides, spending some time anticipating his punishment does a male a lot of good…. (Applause) I strongly recommend that you adopt this approach. At home, after dinner may be a more convenient time for you. In the business world, perhaps you'd find that first thing in the morning or right after lunch fits your schedule better. That's fine, of course. All I'm suggesting is that calmly administering punishment at a regular time and in an established location adds a certain formality to the proceedings which makes men regard it more seriously than an ad hoc, spur-of-the-moment spanking administered in anger.
"Second, I insist that that the women in my employ witness and assist in each of the spankings I administer. There are now six women on my staff and often one or more of them are out of the office, consulting with clients or attending seminars on the latest trends in our ever-changing industry. Nevertheless there are always a few managers and designers in the office in addition to myself and my sister Nancy who runs the financial end of our business. Whichever of these ladies is present always participate in any punishment session that takes place. This accomplishes an important objective. It adds greatly to the embarrassment and humiliation of the one who is being dealt with. Men are very prideful, as most of you already know from experience. This idea of being spanked like a child is in and of itself a blow to their macho self-image. Having several women watching as they are punished, having these women hear them beg and plead and see tears rolling down their cheeks is as important a part of their punishment as the pain they are feeling.
"Several of the women I've hired over the years are relatively young college graduates to whom the idea of spanking the men in their lives is new. By having them watch and participate in the punishment of my 'boys,' they begin to see just how effective a tool corporal punishment can be and they begin to incorporate it into their private lives. So, a secondary effect of having my managers and designers present when I punish my male employees is that it furthers the objectives of SASS. Ladies, the sooner the young women of this nation begin to understand their natural role in regard to the disciplining of men, the happier they will be in their future life! (Applause)
I also insist that as many of my male employees as possible be present for their co-workers' punishments. What better way to remind a male of what will happen to him if he misbehaves then to see one of his friends being justly punished? If you're going to use corporal punishment as a business tool, it really doesn't matter how many employees you have. Let all of your female employees see how you punish the men in your company. Make it clear that they will have to share in this responsibility themselves. And have the men who work for you watch as you punish their co-workers. If you're spanking them effectively, it will be a deterrent to future misbehavior for them too. That's how it's done in my firm and I can assure you that it works!
"My third constant is one I've never varied from. I always spank in the traditional over-the-knee position. While I do utilize the "bent over" position for the application of the strap in extreme cases, every punishment session in my home and in my office begins with the naughty culprit in that time-honored position. Of course, the men in my company dislike having to place themselves over my lap or over the lap of one of the young ladies in my office, but it's precisely the fact that they dislike it so that makes this position so effective. Besides, there is no other position that offers such easy access to the target area and which permits a woman to control squirming and kicking. Let's face it, ladies, over-the-knee is the only way to spank! (Applause)
"I'm aware that my fourth constant is a subject of some controversy, but it is one that I am convinced is the key to maximizing the effectiveness of corporal punishment. Without exception, ladies, I always spank on the bare bottom. (Loud Applause) As those of you who are already active spankers well know, men seem to regard this aspect of punishment with as much dread as the spanking itself, but I refuse to compromise my standards on this crucial aspect of chastisement.
"There are many reasons for my insistence on bare-bottom spanking. It's important to me to be able to see what I'm doing. A male being spanked will often carry on as if he's in extreme agony. Being able to see the redness of his backside is the best way for me to gauge whether he's overreacting and to determine when he has indeed had enough.
"More importantly, there's the humiliation of having his underpants taken down and his behind exposed to his boss, her female staff members, and his fellow workers. Humiliation is an extremely important factor in punishment. In fact, I sometimes think it's the most important factor of all. I've often heard one of my 'boys' offer to take additional spanks if only I'd permit him to leave his pants or underpants up. That in itself is proof positive of the impact of baring their bottoms.
"I'm convinced that most men, for whatever reason, are self-conscious about the size of their sexual equipment. I'm not sure why, but most of them are afraid that they do not 'measure up' in the relatively unimportant area of penis size. So, they are shy about being seen naked, particularly by a group of women, but also by their contemporaries. I think this fear of being exposed as too small, results in the humiliation that men feel when we take their pants down for a spanking and I take advantage of this conviction to maximize the mortification my employees feel when they are being punished. I and the women who work for me make it a practice to comment among ourselves on the smallness of the men we punish. Referring to their "wee-wees" and their "pee-pees" while we laugh merrily is a standard part of our spanking sessions. Some men (many in my experience) become erect when their bottoms are bared for punishment. While I have no idea why this occurs, we make it a point to ridicule these 'boys' to the fullest extent possible.
"Always remember that the objective of punishment is to make a male regret his actions and to instill a resolve to never repeat whatever transgression he's committed. I'm absolutely convinced that a spanking is much more likely to achieve these goals if it's administered to a bare behind. (Applause)
"My final constant is the result of years of experience. I've become a great believer in after-spanking reflection time, so I make certain every punishment is followed by some time standing in the corner displaying a red behind! (Applause) Not only does this heighten the important humiliation factor, but it also guarantees that the punished culprit will think about his punishment and resolve not to repeat whatever behavior got him into trouble in the first place. So, the naughty male stands in the corner showing us his well-spanked behind while we women drink coffee and plan the next day's work. After a half-hour or so in the corner reflecting on his behavior, I hand the culprit a telephone and we watch and listen as he calls his wife to tell her what he's done and how he's been dealt with. Then he's sent home where, in most cases, furhter punishment awaits him.
"So those are my simple rules, ladies. First, spank at a set time and in a set place. Second, have as many women as possible witness a male's punishment and have his peers witness them too. Third, always spank over-the-knee and fourth, always on the bare bottom. Fifth, follow each discipline session with some corner-time. It's worked well for me and I'm certain it will work for you! (Applause)
"Thank you! Now, having covered those basics, let me turn my attention to some other related issues. I'm often asked how frequently men should be punished. The correct answer, of course, is that they should be spanked as often as necessary! (Applause)
"In my business and in my home, there's no doubt that the need for punishment has declined as the men in my life have learned how their transgressions will be dealt with — which in and of itself is testimony to the effectiveness of corporal punishment. When they were newly hired, I seemed to have one or another of my employees over my knee nearly every day. Now the more experienced ones probably average less than one spanking a month. I've made it clear to the men who work for me that they will be subject to a sound spanking whenever they misbehave as long as they are on my payroll. Having said that, I rarely have to deal with my more experienced 'boys.' No one can say how frequently you will have to take your own men over your knee. Experience suggests that if you are just beginning to introduce them to corporal punishment, it will take several sessions to convince them that you are serious. Eventually, however, they'll get the point and you'll be working with well-behaved, responsible adults. Still they all will need an occasional reminder and I urge you not to be reluctant to provide it! (Applause)
"I'm also often asked about the use of implements in spanking. As I said before, I'm convinced that the intensity of punishment must vary with the seriousness of the offense a male has committed. One simple way to vary intensity is through the use of implements. I like to keep things simple, so I do not believe a woman needs to have an arsenal of punishment equipment at her disposal. Believe me, everything you need is probably already available in your own home or office. I suggest that you identify one or two items that will be used for punishment. Once men associate these items with their spankings, a simple reference to one of them will be enough to elicit promises of improved behavior.
"Personally, I like to spank with my bare hand. I find that for many offenses, this (Holds her right hand up for all to see.) is sufficient to make my point. (Applause) I'm quite capable of delivering a quite painful punishment using my firm right hand — as all the men in my company can tell you! There's something about a hand spanking that adds to humiliation. It's just so childish, I guess. So that's another reason for spanking my 'boys' that way.
"For more serious offenses, I have a hairbrush that I've used for years. It's nearly ten inches long and an inch and a half thick. It was once shiny, but the paint has nearly worn off it from years of use! My 'boys' absolutely hate the hairbrush and have actually been known to nearly start crying as soon as I tell them I intend to use it. I also have a leather strap that I resort to from time to time. It's reserved for special cases, however, and I don't find it necessary to use it often. I keep these items prominently on display on my desk as a reminder and I've noticed that every time one of my male employees is in my office, he can't resist glancing at them with a bit of dread.
"When one of the men has earned a punishment for some transgression serious enough to warrant their use, I require that he fetch the instrument of correction and deliver it to me in the conference room at the appointed hour. I, or one of my female staffers, always begin with a hand spanking and move up to the hairbrush and then, when necessary, to the strap.
"I really don't think you need more implements than that. Your hairbrush should be a solid, wooden one, of course, and not one of those plastic items that some women try to use. If you don't have one, SASS is selling several effective models outside this room. As far as a strap is concerned, I'm certain you have a supple leather belt in your wardrobe that will serve the purpose well. Finding these things is easy. Actually putting them to use takes resolve and commitment. I urge you to begin immediately! (Applause)
"I can see that it is time for our mid-morning coffee break, so I'm going to pause here and resume my talk after the break. Please take this time to have refreshment, but also to get to know your fellow SASS members better. I want to encourage you to introduce yourself to someone you don't know during the break. Tell her about your experiences with spanking men and ask her about her experiences. I'm sure you all have a lot to teach each other about this important subject. Also, don't forget to take this opportunity to visit the various exhibits out side this room. You'll find suppliers of hairbrushes, paddles, and canes as well as a book seller featuring some excellent material to help you in controlling the men in your life.
"Enjoy the break and I'll see you back here in about forty-five minutes." (Applause)
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This weeks Wicked Wednesdays involves a sandwich thief as D seizes her opportunity whilst H is engrossed in his iPad..
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The Play Crawl
Tennyson Street
Tennyson Street
Next time you head to West Highland, add a little drama to your outing: For one night, businesses on Tennyson Street will be transformed into theaters for And ToTo Too Theater Company's annual play crawl. Embark on a guided trek through each establishment and watch a series of two- to four-minute plays written by women and inspired by each show's respective settings, from a cat cafe to a tattoo parlor. The evening will begin at the Oriental Theater with a silent auction to benefit And ToTo Too, which supports and produces work by female playwrights in Denver.
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- Performing Arts
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- Jun 14, 2017 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
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ERE14 recently closed, and here are some of the most talked about takeaways from the recruiting industry conference.
Candidate Experience Symposium Talks Best Recruiting Practices, Announced Awards
The first-ever Candidate Experience Symposium held by The Candidate Experience (CandE) Awards was a success according to all those involved and who attended.
What Do Your Candidates Want?
In this job market, offering what candidates really want is crucial.
Compensation Lags Nationwide
Recruiters know that their candidates value many intangible features in a potential job. However, there's no escaping the fact that compensation matters just as much.
Temporary Penetration Rate Reaches New High in August
The U.S. added 13,000 temporary positions in August, and the penetration rate rose to hit a record-setting 2.08 percent, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Staffing Firms Lend Corporate In-house Recruiting 3 Important Lessons
Originally published on ERE.net on September 5, 2014. On average, 118 people apply for any given job — and of those 118 candidates, only 23 actually get an interview. This conundrum begs the question: are employers building the best candidate pools? Staffing agencies and corporations face an identical challenge — attracting the right candidates to begin with. Enticing a precise type of person to fill …
Like Staffing World 2014, Jobscience is Driven by Relationships, Innovation, Education … And a Bit of Fun
Staffing World is coming up on Oct. 13 through 15, and it's time to prepare for the conference.
Half of Employers Plan to Use Temporary or Contract Staffing
New data from the 2014 Hiring Projections Survey, released by PrideStaff, found that half of employers plan to use temporary and contract staff to help meet their business needs.
Why is Time to Hire Increasing?
According to the Dice-DFH Vacancy Duration Measure, companies are taking an average of 25 business days to fill vacant positions.
Are You Missing Out on Great Talent for This Common Reason?
Companies want the best workers possible, and place a number of requirements on the candidate who fits that profile.
How to Blend Business and Fun at Dreamforce
This year's Dreamforce, taking place from October 13-16 in San Francisco, promises to be quite an engaging conference.
Key Talent Acquisition Metric, Time to Fill a Position, is at 13-Year High
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September was a crazy busy month, filled with lots of adjustments and new routines. Since I knew that it would be a lot, I kept my goals to a minimum and I did pretty well. If y'all have read here long, you know that I love monthly goals but I'm not always great with getting to them all. I'm okay with it though because I'd rather aim high and miss than never try. Right? :-) Before I move … [Read more...]
September Goals
This week has been a whirlwind of a week. My daughter started kindergarten this week and our entire schedule has been turned upside down. This night owl is still getting used to being up and ready much earlier than I am used to and I'm still trying to get used to our new normal for this next year. Our middle man heads back to preschool next week, so we should all be back into our fall … [Read more...]
July Goals
With the Independence Day holiday this week, I'm a little behind on posting July goals. But since I love setting goals (even though I don't always accomplish them), I still wanted to get these written out! Where in the world is our summer going? June seemed to go by quickly and now I feel like summer is disappearing way to quickly!! I feel like I wasn't as productive this month, mostly … [Read more...]
June Goals
May ended in a bit of a whirlwind. I can hardly believe that my baby girl is finished with preschool and will be starting kindergarten in the fall. All the people who told me it goes by so fast were correct! Where on earth is the time going? Since we did some spontaneous travelling at the beginning of the month and then had a jam packed week at the end of the month, I feel like my May goals … [Read more...]
May Goals
It's hard to believe that school is winding down and summer break is within reach. I don't know about you, but I feel like April went by especially fast. But then again, I think I always say that!! Before I dive into May goals, here's how the month of April turned out. 1. Have a date night with The Teacher I talked about at-home date nights on a recent Facebook Live video, so it was … [Read more...]
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Beautiful, quiet and challenging are just a few words to describe the Nantlle Ridge. Starting in Rhyd Ddu and ending above Nebo, this 9km ridge links several Snowdonia summits creating one off the best traverses in the UK. If you are looking to discover the quieter side of Snowdonia and see more of this beautiful area then this route should be at the top of your list.
This linear route takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the more popular Snowdonia peaks and offers a sense of remoteness with unbelievable mountain and coastal views. This really is a Snowdonia classic with great scrambling, numerous peaks to bag and a chance to stride-out along some beautiful grassy arêtes.
The highlight of the route is the scramble over the impressive sharp peak of Mynydd Drws-y-coed. A short yet exhilarating scramble which you can make as challenging as you want depending if you follow the faint path or stick to the crest of the ridge. The steep cliffs of Clogwyn Marchnad and Craig Trum y Ddysgl give you an incredible sense of exposure requiring a good head for heights and nerves of steel. Although this is the highlight of the walk there is still plenty more to come including the grassy arête to Mynydd Tal-y-mignedd as you head towards the obelisk followed by a steep scramble to Craig Cwm Silyn.
This is a proper hillwalkers route which gives you a little bit of everything and takes you deep in to the Snowdonia wilderness. A map and compass is essential as navigating back, depending on your route, can be a bit of challenge.
An absolute gem of walk and a must for 2016. Full route description and map will be added to Snowdon Walks soon.
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RMBI Festival Banquet Photos Available for Purchase
Did you attend the RMBI Festival Banquet at the Royal Amouries in Leeds?
If so, you may have had a photo taken by the Official Photographer.
Have a look through the photos, and if you wish to purchase a copy, follow the instructions on the site.
To see them go to Steve Myers Photography and when prompted, enter the password "3.33RMBI"
(password is the characters between the quote marks)
Read the Full Celebration Article
Posted in RMBI Festival 2017, Tercentenary events on June 13th, 2017 by Robin Misra


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This morning call-tracking and analytics provider Telmetrics offered some new call-related predictions for the year:
- Pay Per Call Goes Mainstream With Mobile: High mobile adoption rates for both consumers and advertisers mean there is a mutual understanding of the platform and the relevancy of calls.
- Mobile Propels Pay Per Action: Advertisers today realize the wealth of data available via mobile and are eager to track and pay for revenue producing actions including calls, map/directions downloads, QR code reads – any definable and concrete action that means a purchase is likely imminent.
- In-App Call Tracking Rises: We expect consumers will continue to hone their lists of favorite apps and use them as their go-to resources for everyday planning and purchasing more so than mobile browsers.
- Marketers and Advertisers Shift to Mobile-First Strategy: The combination of continued low advertising budgets and the tracking capabilities of mobile will mean a market shift of companies implementing a digital strategy that starts with mobile and then extends to other platforms that can supply similar metrics.
These are all very sound and reasonable. What's interesting and significant is the way that PPCall is on the cusp of becoming a more mainstream advertising vehicle. I wrote the following in December 2006:
Mobile, at least in the near term, is the emerging "sweet spot" for PPCall. There are some challenges with PPCall on the desktop that go mainly to query volume . . .
Recent research from Nielsen and WebVisible shows that the majority of consumers are inclined to use the phone to contact local businesses they discover online vs other contact methods:
- 68% said they would most likely use the phone number on the website to contact a vendor
- 16% said they would contact a vendor by email
- 11% said they would most likely contact a vendor via an online form
- 6% said they would visit a vendor in-person
That was about five years ago. Only just now is PPCall starting to show the kind of momentum that I and others assumed it would have when it started. Everything takes longer than you think, right?
A range of well-documented challenges (traffic volume, call quality, pricing) have held it back on the PC. Many of those issued have now been addressed by the players and vendors in the segment.
The movement toward PPCall in local is part of a larger movement away from impressions and clicks and toward more "transactional" advertising or marketing. However, right now, the most aggressive adopters of PPCall are national advertisers with call centers.


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Discussion in 'NDS - Console and Game Discussions' started by Elisa_, Jul 1, 2008.
What is it? Heard from it from some friends..
a rather unusual touch-screen operated RPG based in a japanese city.
The World End with You. It's a DS game.
All hail the Master of the Obvious!
You could also go check GameFAQs or some other gaming site.
I know this is in a NDS thread but thought I'd remind...
Is it just me or did the title get fixed!! ??
SQUARE ENIX's version of Okami.........
Okami is an art... the sales are bad...... Clover disbanded
TWEWY is an art..... profit is less than last year.... SE president said: "No more creativity or you're fired!", something like that.
No, actually he said SE gotta move with the streamline, a.k.a. no more free titles, only Final Fantasy XXXX and Kingdom Hearts XXXX
The best game on DS
Not the best, at least imo, but it is one incredible game that I think everyone should play.
I've always been wondering why something as awesome as Okami didn't get as popular/hyped as, say, GTA, those games got boring fast.
Ico and Shadow of the Colossus also didn't get the popularity and hype they deserve.
Popular appeal still outsells quality in this world, in case you haven't noticed. Most people identify themselves more by killing hookers and riding tuned cars than impersonating a boy with horns saving a girl from a castle, and to some of them that's all that matters.
It's really good when both the appeal and the quality go side to side in a product, but it's also more rare to happen.
(I actually didn't like Okami, but whatever =P)
The World Ends with You is an excellent DS game that makes full use of the stylus better than any other game. Plus it's an Action RPG, which means that many players should enjoy it.


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The Luxembourg financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) published on 9 June 2016 an updated version of its FAQ concerning the Luxembourg law of 12 July 2013 on alternative investment fund managers, as amended (AIFM Law). The updated FAQ notably includes a new section focusing on loan origination, and follows an opinion from ESMA of 11 April 2016 on a harmonised European framework for loan origination by funds (ESMA Opinon).1 The FAQ is primarily addressed to alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs) and alternative investment funds (AIFs) that are established in Luxembourg – the EU's leading jurisdiction for debt and loan funds.
The updated FAQ touches on most of the key items identified in the ESMA Opinion. Of importance, the CSSF clarifies that Luxembourg AIFs are in principle permitted to originate loans, as there are no provisions in the AIFM Law, the AIFMD2 and other laws applicable to AIFs depending on the product chosen (collectively, Product Laws3), or applicable regulations that prohibit this activity. The CSSF further indicates that an AIF which qualifies as a European long-term investment fund (ELTIF), European social entrepreneurship fund (EuSEF) or European venture capital fund (EuVECA) is permitted to grant loans under the conditions determined in the relevant EU regulations (collectively, EU Fund Regulations).
In the FAQ, the CSSF sets forth certain factors to be considered by AIFMs – and, as applicable, the AIFs they manage – in connection with the origination of loans. When approving and supervising the relevant AIFM/AIF, the CSSF will assess these factors on a case-by-case basis. In particular, the AIFM/AIF must have in place compliance policies and procedures, as well as appropriate technical and human resources (including persons experienced in credit and liquidity risk management) to address all aspects and risks of loan origination. The policies and procedures must take into account the type of assets and investors, as well as cover the risk of potential conflicts of interest and appropriate disclosure.
The CSSF states that it is the responsibility of the AIFM/AIF to ensure the implementation of a robust and appropriate approach to loan origination. The CSSF will evaluate this on a case-by-case basis.
From a practical perspective, it remains to be seen what impact (if any) the updated FAQ will have on unregulated AIFs and reserved alternative investment funds (RAIFs),4 and, in particular, whether such AIFs and RAIFs can be structured as funds that originate loans. We would expect the FAQ to be updated after the enactment of the law on RAIFs, as this new type of fund should logically also be included within the definition of the Product Laws.
It should be kept in mind that entities engaged in the business of granting loans to the public for their own account must be authorised for such purpose under the Financial Sector Law,5 either as banks/credit institutions6 or as professionals performing lending operations.7 With respect to loan origination by investment funds, the Financial Sector Law expressly provides that it does not apply to those investment funds that are subject to a Product Law (e.g., specialised investment funds). As of the date of this article, only the FAQ on AIFMs has been updated. However, we would expect that the CSSF will also at some point update its Questions and Answers on the status of professionals of the financial sector, as this includes guidance as to the granting of loans by AIFs subject to the Product Laws.
It would be a welcome development – both for consistency and to avoid interpretation issues – if the bill of law on RAIFs currently before Parliament would amend the Financial Sector Law8 to expressly state that the latter does not apply to RAIFs (although it could be argued that, depending on the situation, entities covered by special laws are generally out of scope as it stands).


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The first intrusion of arctic air this week has already made its way into the Plains and upper Midwest, and will take aim on the Northeast Thursday into Friday. Another round of potentially even colder temperatures may then plunge south of the Canadian border and into the central states by this weekend, on the heels of Winter Storm Decima.
Some locations could see their coldest December temperatures in several years, and a few record lows may be threatened. Wind chills will make it feel like the teens, 20s or 30s below zero in the Midwest, at times, this week.
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From Portland, you can hop right on the 84 East and drive about 20 minutes out to where the Northwest begins to really show off. It is such an easy day trip and really never gets old, which is why this is one of our top places to head for a quick getaway.
1. First stop - Wahclella Falls: Grab your Ergo carrier and off you go! This hike is the perfect distance to get some good exercise in, see a pretty view and navigate easily with a little one.
2. Now that you've worked up an appetite, keep driving the 84 East and grab lunch at Full Sail Brewing. I know there are a bunch of great places to eat in Hood River, but I still love Full Sail and how kid friendly it is. They have a good patio for when it is warm, their food is great (tempeh burger all the way) and I throw all my gluten free sensitivities aside and order a Session beer. It is my absolute favorite.
3. Grab a treat and coffee at Pine Street Bakery.
4. Then, before heading back home, make sure to do a quick stop at the Hood River Lavender Farms. It is SO worth a visit, even if it is a quick one.
What are your favorite day trips in the Northwest? I need to find some great new spots!


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I designed these icons to work as part of a complete rebrand for Sprott Shaw College, a trade school that's well known in Vancouver for it's ear-worm jingle. I created a set of icons to represent each of the school's program areas: business, health, tourism, and trades. The icons fit stylistically with the branding, and are designed to be highly visible in print, web, environmental and motion graphics.
Winner of 2014 Enterprise Rebrand 100 – Distinction Award
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