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Janice Rapp, Director of Product Marketing at NICE inContact, explored the disconnect between consumers and businesses – and what can be done to bridge this gap – during her presentation to Argyle's CX membership at the 2017 Customer Experience Leadership Forum in San Francisco on December 14. In her presentation, "Your Customer Service Isn't As Effective As You Think It Is," Rapp examined the results of a research study that was used to evaluate business and consumer perceptions relative to quality customer service across various channels.
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"Businesses tend to rate themselves higher (for customer service)," Rapp said. "And businesses perceive that they are doing better when they offer more channels."
In addition, the gap between business and consumer perceptions relative to customer service extends into the realm of self-service.
Businesses generally believe they are providing customers with top-notch self-service options. Comparatively, consumers typically provide subpar ratings to companies relative to self-service.
In terms of customer service, consumers prioritize self-service options, along with personalized support and proactive assistance from businesses. If companies understand exactly how consumers view customer service, these businesses can discover the best ways to use customer service to foster long-lasting customer engagements.
"Customers want self-service, personalization and (businesses to be) proactive," Rapp indicated. "Virtually every consumer wants to be guided to the right channel. They want a transaction that will … bring them nearer to resolution."
Although many businesses strive to provide customer service across multiple channels, most companies fail to achieve the best-possible results.
"Instead of putting it all out there and trying to do it all, it is better to pick the right channels … and ensure they fit customers' needs."
Merely providing customers with the opportunity to connect with a brand across a specific channel is insufficient. Instead, businesses must explore ways to deliver outstanding experiences – regardless of channel. If a company can foster partnerships with customers across many channels, this business may be able to differentiate itself from the competition.
"Customers want to have their issues and questions resolves quickly and easily," Rapp noted. "We really need to analyze different channels and why they're not working."
Moreover, IVR systems may prove to be exceedingly important to companies in the foreseeable future.
With IVR systems, organizations can automate many standard customer service processes and transactions. These systems also enable organizations to enhance their customer service without significant time and resource investments.
"IVR is a way to save money … if we can deliver IVR that is proactive and personalized," Rapp said.
Expect Millennials to redefine the customer service landscape in the years to come.
The Millennial generation demands fast, efficient customer service, regardless of channel or location. As organizations search for ways to stand out from the competition, finding ways to keep pace with Millennials will be paramount for organizations of all sizes and across all industries.
"Millennials expect companies to raise the bar," Rapp said. "They're motto is, 'Know me, be proactive and let me choose my channel.'"
Social media is becoming a top priority for many organizations, yet Facebook, Twitter and other social networks rarely provide customers with their desired results.
"Customers want self-service, personalization and (businesses to be) proactive."
Many social networks help consumers bring visibility to customer service issues. At the same time, social networks sometimes make it tough for customers to get the support they need to resolve a customer service problem.
"If you don't use [a channel], it's not going to be a preferred channel," Rapp stated. "Many consumers see social media as too public … and it doesn't allow consumers to properly state what their problem is in detail or provide a clear answer."
The ability to provide high-quality customer service on a particular channel can make a world of difference for any company, at any time.
"Customers place the highest priority on a channel working for them," Rapp indicated. "Instead of putting it all out there and trying to do it all, it is better to pick the right channels … and ensure they fit customers' needs."
Of course, phone calls still remain popular choices for consumers to connect with brands.
Voice communications may serve as a "basic" customer service option. But organizations that can get the best-possible results from their voice communications with customers can provide customers with the support they need, precisely when they need it.
"We might want to go back to the basics … and optimize our voice channels," Rapp pointed out. "Identifying major areas of improvement – if it works and is done right – can make your customers happy."
Janice Rapp, Director of Product Marketing for NICE inContact, began her technology career working with first-generation CRM solutions. She has led teams in the product management, employee engagement, and recruitment industries. During her four years with NICE inContact, Janice has successfully developed programs to communicate the value of a unified, cloud contact center solution in achieving digital transformation and customer experience objectives. Janice loves her role as a contact center technology translator, dogs, and people who are good storytellers.


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HaikuJAM is a mobile application available on IOS App Store or Google Play Store. An app, A place or maybe A Second World to those who love to connect with like minded people through their thoughts. No, it is not a dating app. As described by the app itself, a social writing app where people write stories and poetry together.
What Does Haiku Means?Haiku is a Japanese word means a poem of 3 lines, in a format of 5 words, 7 words & 5 words.
What's the buzz about HaikuJAM?Apart from all other apps, this one is totally new in it's own niche. All you have to do is start a JAM ( 3 line poem) and enter the first line of the poem only. Within 2-5 minutes, two random people will complete your line turning into a complete HaikuJAM. Not only you have to start always, you can also conclude second or third line too :) Whenever I conclude a JAM or start it and see how other people ironically concluding my JAM, it gives me a inner peace! This is the only reason I'm getting emotionally attached with this app.
Whenever a JAM is completed, you can always share it on all social media platforms and those who concluded your JAM will be automatically tagged in post! Interesting, right? And don't worry! There will be your name on the JAM to let others know who concluded what line!
|Screenshot of a JAM posted on Instagram!
You can always choose with whom you want to conclude your poem. Either with the whole world or can create groups called "Circles". There is a Shakespeare in everyone and this app lets your inner Shakespeare talk. There is no restriction of choosing the theme, words & thoughts because they believe you to be pure with your words.
Not to worry if you have no idea how to start or what to write. No one is a born poet here & this is the magic of the app. All are ordinary people & I'm sure this app will turn all of us into poets and writers. The more you give, more you will get. I mean the more you give, more KARMA points you will earn :)
|JAMS Created and Concluded by Me.
Every day, HaikuJAM handpicks some of the most beautiful stories and haiku poems which then appear in the 'Featured' feed and you can also win prizes!! :) So don't wait. Jump into this beautiful magical world of random thoughts and random people and turn on your inner poet.
Direct link of App:
HaikuJAM on Google Play Store
HaikuJAM on IOS App Store
Direct Link of My Profile on HaikuJAM: Niharika Verma on HaikuJAM
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Some eye candy this morning. Wonder Girls worked the New York fashion circuit during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week held from Feb 11 – 18. Check out their funky styles. Do you dig it?
The photos above are from the Wonder Girls' Facebook fanpage.
The quintet are all set for a Wonder World Tour, which only covers the US of A.
Huh, so when did the USA become the "world"? Let's hope they add on some Asian dates to make it a bonafide World Tour :-P.
Come to Malaysia, Wonder Girls…you're So Hot that we want Nobody, Nobody but chew!
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Newt (noun)–a small, slimy, cold-blooded reptile with a primitive brain.
Newt Gingrich is not a lobbyist, or a womanizer, he insists! No: He gives "strategic advice, from the private sector." He's a consultant, especially to women's ladyparts, and besides, he only actually married a few of them, and only dumped those when they got sick after he found someone newer/younger/dumber to put up with him.
Those things "happened to him." They happened because he loved his country so much. Very unfortunate. But God forgave him, the GOP will forgive him too! And now that he's getting older, slower and even uglier, even less likely to score now that he can't pay off his account balance at Tiffany, Newt Gingrich has pledged to give up chasing tail, which is a bit like saying he'll give up liver for Lent. While he's at it though, he'll also deny women abortion, oppose gay marriage, and decry Sharia law despite the fact he probably doesn't even know what it is.* Fixed! He can run for president now!
(Psst: Mr. Gingrich didn't actually sign that pledge. Three other GOP presidential hopefuls have signed it, however.)
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Right wing talk show host Michael Savage has offered Newt Gingrich $1,000,000 to drop out of the race, but I don't think Newt will accept it. Men of Newt's calibre are very weird about power. And what about those 85 ethics violations that got Newt run out of Congress, are the party faithful going to forgive him for those, too? Actually, the Powers behind the GOP are hoping senility has set in with those who'd otherwise remember how much of a sleaze Newt was while he was Speaker of the House.
Newt's battery operated blowup doll seems to approve of recent developments. Either that, or she "found some pills, and she eated them." Huh, you'd think by now they would be able to get the eyes right on those political wife androids. Anyway, I wish those two a lifetime of happiness, just not in the White House. Egad.
I didn't watch the Dimwit Derby the other night. I just couldn't, because the GOP Clown Show is all the proof you need of how desperately the elites want us to re-elect Obama in 2012. No matter which Republican candidate takes the nomination, he will be a non-choice, and on that I'll place my last $10,000.
* There is no one "sharia law." Sharia is Arab for "The Path" and consists of principles and precepts whose interpretations can vary from country to country, even from village to village. A few rural backwaters in some Arab countries have brutal interpretations of what "justice" and "propriety" mean.


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This morning, metals pulled back nicely to give traders of metals such as Palladium a chance to consider a re-entry. We are ourselves in this trade currently and thought we would put it out for our barchart/insidefutures readers. As always, manage your risk and trade smart and always with stops.
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Edmund Bacon
Edmund Bacon (1910-2005) was a noted American urban planner, architect, educator and author.
During his tenure as the Executive Director of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission from 1949 to 1970, his visions shaped today's Philadelphia, the city in which he was born, to the extent that he is sometimes described as "The Father of Modern Philadelphia."
Top 100 Urban Thinkers
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PT Kapal Api Global
Jakarta Timur (Jakarta Raya) – Ciracas
Job Description:
Melaksanakan proses rekrutmen (pencarian kandidat, pengaturan jadwal interview dan interview, pelaksanaan psikotes) mempromosikan organisasi FB untuk menumbuhkan minat kerja kandidat dan mengadministrasi kegiatan rekrutmen sesuai dengan ketentuan SOP.
Job Qualification:
Usia max. 25 tahun
Pendidikan min. S1 Psikologi dengan IPK min. 3.00
Fresh Graduate / Pengalaman min. 1 tahun di bidang yang sama
Menguasai alat tes psikologi
Mampu mengoperasikan Ms. Office
Bersedia penempatan di Kantor Pusat: Ciracas, Jakarta Timur
Nomor Telepon
021 3503880-81
Kapal Api Global is a holding company comprised of seven Business Units with the motivation to be more aggressive and professional in expanding Kapal Api Group of business in the future.
PT Agel Langgeng which sells candies and is now expanding to biscuits
Excelso Café which is the cafe extension of the coffee business
PT Fastrata Buana which serves to distribute coffee products and candies to all parts of Indonesia.
PT Sulotco Jaya Abadi which operates a coffee plantation in Toraja
PT. Santos Jaya Abadi which produces coffee product
PT Santos Premium Krimer which produces non-dairy creamer
PT Weiss Tech that produces production machines and espresso machines.
With more than 8 decades of success history, our various products and business (e.g Kopi Kapal Api, Kopi ABC and Kopi Good Day; Relaxa & Gingerbon Candy; Ceremix Cereal; Leading cafe Excelso; etc) have sustained and lead the market for years.
From coffee plantation to ginger candy, from producing to distributing, Kapal Api Group presents only the best quality to become a dominant player in the global market.
Kapal Api Group invites energetic and talented professionals to join its growing business and become part of the winning team.
Our Vision:
To be a dominant and well-respected food and beverage company in Asia.
Our Mission:
We aim to achieve a sustainable market leadership position by delivering excellent value to our customers through continuous innovation, world class processes, financial strength and great people.
Kapal Api Group always stays true to its "Five Core Values" in runing its business. The five core values are: Customer Focus, Integrity, Team Work, Continuous Learning and Work Excellence.


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I feel this way sometimes. 🙂
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Hello everyone,
August is off to the races already and so much going on this month. It is a busy August at 7 Deadly Skins this month because they have Harvest Days going on until the end of the month. The event is for group members only but the group is well worth the price! Not only do you get to take advantage of this event but every month there is a brand new gift for women and MEN!! The owner is very prompt, puts out the gifts every single month on the 1st or within a day and the gifts are not system skin but appliers. o/
When you go to the main store there will be a tree with apples and each day you can pick a that days apple but make sure you pluck it that day because the next day it will be 99L.
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Will the Leafs go after the first overall pick?
Damien Cox of thestar.com writes about how the Maple Leafs might want to make a play for Panthers' No. 1 pick.
10 Responses to Will the Leafs go after the first overall pick?
leafy says:
So Damien Cox suggests using Gardiner or Kadri as bait to get the no. 1 pick. I'll tell you I don't see it happening.
leafmeister says:
I'd build a package around either to acquire the pick, but I'd want to keep the 8th pick in that case. I don't get the sense that the difference between Ekblad/Bennett/Reinhart and Virtanen/Ehlers/Nylander would be worth Kadri or Gardiner.
leafy says:
That's a good point too. Since there really isn't a clear franchise player in this draft, the best pick may easily be at no. 8 or no. 10, for instance.
thisgamewelose says:
Going after the first would require a lot of assets – I don't think it's worth exploring for the leafs.
You have Reilly, so a center would be real smart here…but is drafting one of the top 2 centers in this years draft class worth giving up a few pieces of your team? I think moving down a few spots is going to cost a lot less than shooting for that #1 pick, which is probably going to be on a d-man anyway.
toronto77 says:
I have expressed over and over again that the leafs should trade the 8th overall pick for a young player in the 20-24 year old range that can compete now!
What if we trade the 8th overall pick and maybe package it with Reimer for one of Strome, Grigorenko, Kulikov, Bogosian, Myers??? just to name a few.
Unless Ritchie, Virtanen, Elhers, Nylander can step into the NHL next season and make an impact then I have no interest in them, we need a young player to help us now!
What are everones thoughts on Connor Brown? Does anyone think he can get a full-time roster spot with the leafs next season or will he play in the AHL? me personally I think he will play in the AHL because of his small size but we could have found our Tatar or Nyqvist.
nordiques100 says:
Carter went to Columbus for Voracek, a solid young talent, plus the 8th overall which Philly used to get Couturier.
Would you, trade say Gardiner, plus the 8th overall to Colorado for Ryan O'Reilly?
Then Flip Kadri and Reimer and Franson to the Jets for Zach Bogosian and a couple picks including a 2nd?
Resolves the need for a top 6 forward, whos actually a centre. Resolves the need for a RH defenceman who can challenge Dion for the no. 1 role.
I hate to see Kadri and Gardiner go, but sometimes….
Steven_Leafs0 says:
Not a bad idea. I'm a little curious about how people will approach Ryan O'Reilly. Since he is making $6.5M in salary this year you would have to qualify him for 6.5M. Is he worth it? Unless people are willing to sign him to a multi-year deal at over 6.5M a year then Colorado may not qualify him. Which means sending the 8th overall pick PLUS might be too much if an over payment. If I am Colorado I would jump on the chance to acquire a top 4 scoring defense and the 2nd best defenseman in the 2014 draft (if they go that route).
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O'Reilly just had 64 points. Is very young. Plays great 2-way hockey. I don't think trading the 8th overall and a decent player is an over-payment for him. If your 8th overall pick becomes half as good, it's a great 8th overall pickup. If they decide that O'Reilly is the odd man out, and I can't see why they would go down that route, they can get a better deal for him. Guy is playing great hockey in the shadow of about 3-4 other players on that team. If you can justify the money on him, he's worth a solid return.
Steven_Leafs0 says:
Yeah it's true but to take on that much cap for a 60 point player, I wouldn't want to give up 2 potentially as good assets.
coyotes_bettman says:
I think you guys all need to remember you have Safety Dave Nonis as a GM and there is zero chance he's moving assets off his roster to Florida to make a trade for a draft pick "sure thing or not".
Nords is right in that if a move is made it's going to be for an established player in this league who is going to step into the line up and help out.
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Saturday, November 3, 2007
Spinach kugel (recipe in the comments)
Sauteed beets and garlic
Carmel apple with nuts (Whole Foods brand - yes, you *should* try one)
Hot tea
This recipe was inspired by a spinach kugel recipe in Enchanted Broccoli Forest, the second of Molly Katzen's cookbooks (after the famed Moosewood Cookbook) and M and I have been cooking it together since our junior year in college. Yes, that's when we started cooking together and we've made it a priority to cook as a team six nights a week (on average) ever since (J does a lot of prep now that T is in the picture, but the tradition stands). Kugel is a traditional Jewish casserole and usually involves noodles or potatoes. It's often sweet. The original spinach kugel recipe was more savory than your standard kugel. We've made the recipe zippy-er and a bit less prep intensive than the original. Somehow we always manage to have beets of some sort with this - I think it's the balance of the dark red and dark green.
Prep Notes
Difficulty: Easy
Chopping: Garlic
Time: 20 minutes to prep, 45 minutes to bake
Make ahead: Kugel is good hot, warm, or cold so you can do the whole thing ahead (or mix the ingrediants ahead and bake last minute).
J: "Kugel should never be boring."
M: "Oy, you should have such a good meal!"
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- J said...
Spinach Kugel – J & M (adapted from Molly Katzen)
Serves 6
Cooking spray
1 lb frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
4 eggs
4-5 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb cottage cheese
1 t salt
¼ t ground nutmeg (fresh ground from a whole nutmeg is best)
Juice from one juicy lemon (2 if they're dry lemons)
1 cup Italian seasoned panko-style breadcrumbs, divided
Ground pepper
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8 x 11 baking dish with cooking spray.
Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add spinach, garlic, cottage cheese, salt, nutmeg, lemon juice, ¾ cups breadcrumbs, and pepper (to taste, we use about ½ T) and stir well to combine. Transfer to the baking dish and smooth into corners. Top with remaining ¼ cup breadcrumbs and paprika. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Cut into squares to serve.
- November 3, 2007 at 10:38 PM
- Rudi said...
Thanks for sending us the link to this blog, Jess. Maybe we'll soon have 20 dinners!!!
- November 4, 2007 at 1:59 PM
- Flynn said...
Just so you guys know, I'm going to make this. I can use lactaid cottage cheese. I'm excited for kugel delight!
- November 5, 2007 at 10:16 AM
- J said...
I have done it with Lactaid cottage cheese for my mom. It's lovely. Enjoy!
- November 5, 2007 at 10:58 AM
- Denver Girl said...
Where's the egg noodles? Got to have noodles
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This history covers, more or less, the third quarter of the 4th century AD. At this time the Roman Empire was still intact but was well on the path towards splitting into West and East. Ammianus Marcellinus was directly involved in much of the history he writes, and although because of this he is not entirely disinterested, he does furnish us with a great deal of detail, and his moments of bias generally seem to be quite minor.
One thing I liked, which was more down to the translators/editors than the author himself, was that the bits omitted were made clear. Very often in history (particularly with Polybius, whose work is something of a patchwork of missing and extant pieces) the constraints of publishing mean much is omitted, but this is the first time I've ever seen it made plain what wasn't in. It's actually very helpful, and the majority are things which would be of little or no interest to me.
It's hard to know with this sort of work how much ease of reading is down to the author and how much to the translator, but I found it easy to read.
Most of the book is concerned with the reigns of Constans and Julian, who is clearly admired by Ammianus. However, the author does not let his fondness for the Apostate prevent him from criticising him on numerous counts. Indeed, he's a fair and balanced judge, it seems to me. Later, Valentinian (mostly criticised by the author) is praised for his work defending the empire. After each emperor's demise a concise look at his achievements, virtues and vices follows, and there's always a sound mixture of praise and censure.
Ammianus also appears well-informed about the military situation both regarding Gaul and the Eastern provinces (where the majority of warfare occurs at this period in history).
In short, the book is entertaining, intelligent, balanced and well worth reading. It covers perhaps the final time that the Roman Empire is fully cohesive, before it starts to part ways into West and East on a permanent basis.


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10 Important Things to Remember Before Hiring a Scooter in Thailand
1 – Don't Learn to Ride in Thailand
If you don't already have experience having ridden a scooter in Thailand, then we wouldn't recommend jumping straight onto a scooter and heading onto the roads. If you are travelling with someone who has experience and is confident, jump on with them. That being said, it all comes down to how confident you are. You can always spend some time learning with us before you go out on your scooter, though unless you're confident, we wouldn't advise it.
2 – Be Mindful Where You Ride
Since we operate in Chiang Mai, you'd be quite fortunate to ride a scooter here. In comparison to the roads in Bangkok, Chiang Mai is incredibly chilled out. In addition to that, the views in Chiang Mai are much more worth it! When renting a scooter in Thailand, choose your location wisely.
3 – Familiarise Yourself with the Traffic Rules
Make sure that you are familiar with the traffic rules before jetting off onto the motorway on your little scooter. Just be careful, keep your eyes open and respect that Thailand is very different to your home country.
4 – Be on Your Guard
Particularly if you're travelling through Thailand during SongKran (Water Festival), it's not uncommon for someone to squirt you with a water pistol when you ride past. The point is that you should always expect the unexpected and to not let your guard down. Ride safely and keep your wits about you at all times.
5 – Always Ride in the Scooter Lane
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6 – Be Consistent
Remember that many drivers on the road in Thailand are unpredictable and can be quite reckless. This is why it is important for you to remain consistent when you drive, stick to a reasonable speed and signal well in advance when you are planning a turn. Nobody wants to end up in an accident! Make sure that you are aware of what's going on around you and that you are well visible to others as well.
7 – Avoid the Inside Lane
If you're on a multi-lane road in Thailand, avoid the right 'inside' lane. This is typically reserved for the faster vehicles who are in a hurry and you certainly don't want to be holding anyone up on your little mobile hairdryer.
8 – Hire Wisely from a Reputable Company
At Happy Days Shop we take great pride in being one of the most reputable and reliable scooter rental companies in Chiang Mai (perhaps Thailand) – While you can certainly find a cheaper service, you don't find a more honest one. All our bikes are serviced regularly, maintained properly and we will make sure that you have the very best service possible. You will not be ripped off and you will be treated fairly. When looking to rent a scooter in Thailand, accept nothing short of the best.
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It's not uncommon for scammers to accuse people of causing damage to a bike which was already there. While that would never happen if you hire through us, we always recommend that our customers take pictures of the bike before hand for their peace of mind.
10 – Wear Safety Gear & Sunscreen
Don't be caught without a helmet! A because it is stupid and careless and B, because the police will likely stop and fine you. Also, make sure that you slather yourself in sunscreen because you'd be surprised how easy it is to burn when you're riding around in the blistering heat with a cool breeze masking the scorch.


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In the village of Ajoya, the home of Project PROJIMO, disabled young men and women happily go to dances and outdoor movies together. They are not ashamed to let people know that they have a close or loving relationship. Some of the disabled young persons who have grown to know and care for each other through the Project have married and now have children.
All this is fairly much accepted as natural and normal and 'right' by most of the local villagers.
But things were not always this way. A few years ago, when PROJIMO had just begun, many people believed that a severely or even moderately disabled person should not and could not have a loving relationship, get married, or have children.
I remember one evening in the spring, a few years ago. An old woman watched a group of young couples listening to guitar players at the village square. One young man, who had a clubbed foot and used a cane, stood close to a young woman in a wheelchair. When the musicians started playing a romantic song, the disabled couple gently put their arms around each other. The old woman was shocked. Angrily she pointed to the pair and cried, "Isn't that disgusting! People like that have no right to behave like that! It's not natural! They're cripples!"
When PROJIMO first began, unfortunately the villagers were not the only ones who thought that disabled persons should and could not get married or have loving relationships. Many disabled young people half-believed it themselves, and in their personal lives were often depressed, frustrated, or confused. While society told them one thing, their hearts and their bodies told them another. Most believed they could never be attractive to another person in a sexual way. Yet through adolescence, they felt increasingly attracted. Many had serious doubts about their own sexual ability. Some had discovered that they did, in fact, have fully developed feelings and functions. But they had no acceptable way to express them.
Some visiting advisers to PROJIMO were older disabled persons who had learned to understand their own feelings, had married, or had formed loving relationships. Slowly, the disabled young people at PROJIMO began to accept their own desires, needs, and dreams. More important, they began to discover they were not so alone, not as different from other people, as they had thought. Above all, they discovered that they were attractive to other persons. Soon the romances began.
At first, things sometimes got out of hand. The bottled-up feelings of the young people came flooding out. There were occasional mistakes and abuses. When the disabled group discovered that the rules society had set for them were unfair, often their first response was to break the rules recklessly. But then, faced by the sometimes cruel results of their own hurry, passion, and inexperience, they discovered the need for a few precautions and guidelines determined by the group. They had been hurt often enough themselves not to want to cause additional hurt. And now with the spread of HIV, they are also aware they must have "safer sex" if and when they have sex.
Little by little, the PROJIMO team members have discovered their ability to live fuller lives and have more complete relationships than they had previously believed possible. Also, little by little, the local community has begun to accept this. For the first time, romances have begun to develop openly between non-disabled and disabled villagers. A new level of awareness and acceptance is slowly being achieved.
The personal and sexual needs of young persons
Every child, whether disabled or not, has the same basic needs for food, protection, and love. The child who is treated consistently with love, respect, and understanding has a greater chance of becoming a loving, respectful, and understanding adult.
Every child has a need to be touched and held. Small children learn about themselves by exploring and touching different parts of their bodies. A child whose disability makes touching and exploring her body more difficult may have an even greater need than other children to be held and hugged.
Most societies have rules and taboos that attempt to limit and govern sexual behavior. And within most societies, young people (and old) usually find ways of getting around some of those rules, usually more or less secretly. The best answer to sex education is to talk openly and honestly about sexual themes, but also to look for informal and unsupervised ways for disabled adolescents to spend time with and share the "secrets" of other adolescents.
But it is also important to make sure that disabled children understand how to resist sexual abuse. Adults can take advantage of their power and trust and enter into sexual relations with children, especially disabled children. It should be explained to children that these kinds of "secrets" are not acceptable and that they should let others know about what is happening. See Helping Children Who Are Blind (Chapter 12) or Helping Children Who Are Deaf (Chapter 13) for ideas on how to prevent sexual abuse and ways to talk with children about this difficult topic.


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Netflix Quietly Perfected Their Pricing. Here's What You Can Learn.
You know the story. Back in 2011, Netflix restructured their pricing in a big way. They unbundled streaming plans from the traditional DVD-by-mail business, increasing the price of the combined offering from $10 a month to $16 a month. And they rebranded their DVD-by-mail business to Qwikster.
The public reaction was staggeringly negative. Netflix lost a whopping 800,000 subscribers in Q3 2011. Their stock price plummeted immediately following their Q3 2011 earnings release. Over the course of four months, Netflix's stock price dropped by almost 80% compared to July 2011. In the chart below, you can see the painful progression (courtesy of Yahoo! Finance).
When asked about the 2011 price change, Netflix's CEO Reed Hastings said he wasn't sure if the company had run customer focus groups before announcing the new plans. And, if they had run focus groups, he wasn't sure what those focus groups had said. All of this uncertainty didn't instill much confidence…
Fast forward to present day. In October of 2017, Netflix announced another pricing change. They raised the price of their core Standard plan from $9.99 per month to $10.99 per month. This change crossed a critical threshold in the minds of consumers and create a sizable gap in price between Netflix and Hulu Plus (which rings in at $7.99 a month).
With this new change, Netflix announced that existing customers would be automatically migrated into new plans – a move in stark contrast to a 2014 pricing change that grandfathered in existing customers, allowing them to keep lower prices for two years before being migrated to the newer, more expensive plans.
Given the company's fraught history with pricing, I could not wait to hear how the 2017 pricing changes are impacting Netflix's bottom line went. On Monday, January 22, Netflix announced the results in their Q4 2017 earnings.
By all measures, colossal success. Subscriber growth was not hurt by the pricing increase whatsoever. In fact, Netflix added 2 million new streaming subscribers in the US and 6.4 million overseas, 33% more than what Wall Street analysts had forecast. Both new and existing customers happily swallowed the price increase, which lifted Netflix's revenue by 35% (faster than their 25% growth in average paid streaming memberships).
When asked about the impact of the price increase, CEO Reed Hastings told analysts, "We saw very little effect on sign ups and growth [from the price increase] and thus, the really strong results." #Humblebrag.
With more subscribers, and with all subscribers now paying 10% more on average, Netflix saw a massive increase in profits. Operating income jumped to $245M, up from $154M the previous year. (Sidenote: Even very small pricing increases can have an outsized impact on a company's profitability. You can read more about that here.)
You can guess what happened to Netflix's stock price. It soared.
What you can learn from Netflix's pricing strategy
There are a number of lessons SaaS companies should take away from Netflix's successful pricing change, as well as from their epic 2011 fail. Here are my top five:
1. Pricing is critically important
How many business decisions can send your stock price spiraling down by 80% one year and then rocketing up another? The Netflix case proves that pricing changes can make or break a business, and therefore it's important to invest in making the right pricing decisions. It also reinforces that even small changes in pricing can add up to major improvements in a company's profitability.
2. Don't let one mistake stop you from touching pricing again
After the Qwikster disaster of 2011, Netflix could have decided that they were never going to touch pricing again. They did, in fact, leave pricing alone until 2014. But over time, Netflix collected evidence that they had an opportunity to revisit pricing in a more thoughtful way. When they were ready to do so in 2014, Netflix took a conservative approach to mitigate the risk of another backlash. The success of their 2014 pricing change gave Netflix the confidence to take a more aggressive approach the next time around.
3. Pricing power comes down to value and customer satisfaction
In their Q4 2017 earnings call, Netflix's CEO Reed Hastings was asked if he had plans for future price increases. His response perfectly summed up a value-based pricing philosophy. With a value-based approach, pricing power is an output that you can measure based on how much value you deliver to customers relative to alternatives on the market. It's not a best guess, a snap decision, or an input based on a company's cost structure.
"I think it's a tricky thing because it really has to be a reflection of the underlying quality of the experience on a relative basis. So, as long as we're able to continue to improve our content and our whole experience at a remarkable rate…then asking our customers to help us fund that at higher levels is reasonable. But if we weren't gaining relative value for the customers, then we wouldn't be changing prices."
– Reed Hastings
4. Communicate pricing changes at the right time
One reason why Netflix's pricing change went over so smoothly this time around was the timing. It coincided with the launch of amazing new original content, including new seasons of popular series like Stranger Things and The Crown (which I both highly recommend) and the debut of a big budget action film starring Will Smith (Bright). Other companies should similarly launch pricing increases when they can tie those increases back to improvements in customer value, for instance through new product launches, increases in NPS, new partnerships, or better analytics.
5. Present your customers with choices
Finally, customers respond better to pricing increases when they have options. And that's true even if the options aren't all that great. In Netflix's case, while they increased the price of their Standard plan, they kept their entry-level Basic plan at $7.99 per month. A budget-conscious customer could by all means downgrade if they could not afford Netflix's price increase. Doing so would mean giving up a lot – no more HD streaming and only 1 concurrent device. Still, having a choice makes the customer feel in control, and makes it easier for them to swallow a price increase.
What have you learned from Netflix's pricing strategy? Let us know in the comments or tweet to @poyark or @OpenViewVenture.
On the last episode of the season, Tope Awotona, Founder & CEO of Calendly, shares his take on product led growth and what finally convinced him the was the right business to build.
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Sunday, September 16, 2012
Kho II
Kho describes her style as, "Not really simple, unless I'm having a lazy day." She loves playing with colors, textures and patterns. To Kho, she sees jewelery as the cherry ontop of the ice cream, the final piece to the outfit. "You always look at clothes, but you need to see the details...earrings and necklaces" she smiles.
Top Places to Shop at:
1. TJ Maxx - good deals and has a variety of brands
2. Forever 21 - there's bit of everything there
3. H&M - more simple colored store (she likes to shop there for her basics)
4. Charlotte Russe - similar to Forever 21 but better selection of dresses and shoes (she likes to go here for her party and special occasion outfits.
I threw a random question at her:
If you could go to any city in the US within the next 30 minutes with travel paid for and housing paid for, where would you go?
LA. There are a ton of dancers there and dancers have their own style of how they wear things.
The outfit in this post shows off a bit of the hip hop style to me. Having the colorful printed bandeaus under a sheer black top and then adding on a chunky pastel necklace with combat boots... so edgy. And then balancing all of that out with cream pants...brilliant.
If you've never noticed hip hop styles definitely check the hip hop fashion out!
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"Carry the Light" 09/08Written by Serendipitymom12
My mom found these pictures for me online, yay! I had a great opportunity to perform the song "Carry the Light" in sign language for my church this year. I have been performing songs since I was eleven years old and it is one of my greatest passions. Just to be able to use my hands to praise the Lord in silent music is an honor. I hope to be asked to perform again!
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- SuperAngel said...December 6, 2008 at 9:34 AMBeautiful Charlene! truly a beautiful way to worship!
Love ya!
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- About the Author said...December 6, 2008 at 3:01 PMWonderful pictures! And what a beautiful church!
Are there any other hearing impaired people in your church? I know only a little sign language; mainly from the Baby Einstein videos... :O
- Miss Virginia said...December 7, 2008 at 1:28 PMyou did very well your mother did so good of tacking picture.
Miss Virginia
- Lisa said...December 10, 2008 at 5:03 PMBeautiful!
"O sing unto the Lord a new song for He has done marvelous things. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord O the earth sing praises".
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SASS Antipattern: The Selector Bomb
SASS is a really powerful tool, which sometimes means that one has to be careful. It can generate all kinds of insane CSS that is hard for debugging and hard for the browser to parse and apply. Now and then, you have to take a step back and ask yourself if you really need to use SASS for the task at hand. I'd like to attempt to coin a new term for an anti-pattern that I, and many others, have stumbled upon.
Multiple Background Images in CSS
Nearly every software developer who works with front-end code has probably used the CSS property background-image. What some might not know is that background-image can take many images and set how those images are positioned. This could be particularly useful if you don't have full control over the HTML that is being generated for whatever reason. You could also have multiple elements and use an nth-of-type selector to achieve the same effect. Click through for the code and a JSFiddle demo.
Quick Tip: Parsing a Config String in Ruby
Recently I came across the need to parse a bit of a config file, in this kind of format: "Category=filetype;…" Here is how one would do such a thing using split, inject and map.
Styling the Dreaded File Input
Styling a file input turns out to be quite difficult since CSS can't reach into the control to get access to the elements. Head past the break to get the details.


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Who was Ron Tough?
Ron was born in England and moved with his family to Western Australia early in the twentieth century. He was active in the running of the Claremont Yacht Club, holding amongst other roles, the Secretary and served two terms as Commodore in the 1940 and 1950 decades.
Ron was also active in the formative years of Yachting Western Australia and served a term as Secretary for 18 years and was President in 1953. He also served two terms as President of the Australian Yachting Federation (now Australian Sailing) and represented Australia overseas at the IYRU (now ISAF) His long service to sailing as a sport was recognised in the 1974 honours list by being awarded an MBE.
Ron had a dream of establishing a fund in WA which, by protecting its capital, could continue to support young sailors to improve their performance and assist them to achieve their maximum potential. The Ron Tough Yachting Foundation held its first meeting in June 1980.
What is the current structure of the Foundation?
In 2017, with the assistance of an expert in corporate governance, the Ron Tough Yachting Foundation updated its management structure and governance with a view to building on the past successes of the 37 years, whilst creating a modern organisation that can prosper and grow over the coming years.
Four positions of Governor were created. They are jointly shareholders of the Ron Tough Yachting Foundation that elects the Board of Directors and provide oversight of the Ron Tough Yachting Foundation 's operation. The Board of Directors (formerly the Trustees) are responsible for the day to day management of the Ron Tough Yachting Foundation , including fund raising, marketing and communication, investing and awarding grants. Directors are appointed for a three year term and can serve a maximum of three terms (9 years).
How do I apply for a grant of financial assistance?
Applications for financial assistance are usually called for in the January to March period of each year. Personal applications are lodged online quoting their Australian Sailing Number to a dedicated website. All applicants need to supply sufficient information such as their latest sailing performances, their proposed future sailing program of the event(s) indicating the indicative cost and how the grant will assist them in their request to achieve excellence. See the conditions and criteria for receiving a grant on this website.
What happens if I don't use the grant for the reason it was awarded?
Recipients who receive a grant and cannot meet the purpose that it was awarded for, are expected to return the grant to the Ron Tough Yachting Foundation.
What does the Foundation expect from me?
Recipients of financial assistance are required to furnish a report to the Ron Tough Yachting Foundation indicating the events attended and results achieved. A number of these reports are then selected for publication on this website for information to the sailing community.
How are the medal winners chosen each year?
The winners of the Gold, Silver and Bronze medallions are chosen from a combination of outstanding life time contribution to the sport of sailing within Western Australia for the Gold medal and best performance of youth and junior sailors over the preceding 12 months for youth and junior competitors.
The Directors of the Ron Tough Yachting Foundation along with input from a committee from Yachting Western Australia/Australian Sailing, agree on the individuals that have been nominated and who are deserving of being the recipients of the medals.
What is the age limit for junior and youth awards?
To be eligible, the Junior sailor of the year will not have attained his or her 16th birthday before 31 December of the year in which the award is made. For the Youth sailor, the cut off is the 19th birthday in the calendar year that the award is being made.
What is the Syd Corser Scholarship and how is it awarded?
See our Scholarship page which includes the factors considered in awarding this prestigious financial award.
Can my Sailing Association or Club apply to the Foundation for financial assistance?
Yes. Financial assistance that is not predominantly related to a specific competitive event is generally awarded to clubs or class associations that are affiliated to Yachting Western Australia/Australian Sailing. Such applications should detail the nature of the requested assistance sought, the total cost and other sources of funds for the project. A short statement detailing how the expenditure will benefit the sport of sailing in WA is required. The applicant on behalf of the club or association will need to quote an Australian Sailing number as part of the request. Assistance to attend or host a national or Australian Championship series is not generally supported however Class Associations are encouraged to apply for grants to host Pre-Nationals Coaching Clinics to assist WA sailors intending to compete in Australian Championships.


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A fact for you: I am very, very pale.
When I was younger, I was totally nut-brown, but as I've grown up, I've had to accept that I've become a pale ghosty. I actually quite like it, but that doesn't stop me experimenting from time to time with fake tan, to try and lose some of that Tippex glow on my legs.
It rarely works – so how did the Fake Don't Bake Natural Tanning Cream* fare?
First impressions were very good – this has the texture of a body cream, which makes it really easy to rub in, and because the cream itself is white, I wasn't paranoid about it going everywhere. The best bit is that it smells like pineapple! Seriously, that one fact makes it so much nicer than most fake tans, straight away. After about a day, though, you do get the usual horrible biscuit smell. I suppose it must be unavoidable. This didn't stain my hands at all, though, which I was impressed with.
I originally applied it just to one leg, for easy comparison. You don't get any colour on application, and in fact it takes about ten hours to show up, which it does instantaneously – poof! This led to me concluding, after six hours, that it wasn't going to take on my legs, and heading out without applying any tan to the other leg. Slightly awkward when I then realised I'd been walking around like half an Oompa Loompa! Oh, the things I do for you, readers…
Please excuse the awkward photo; it's surprisingly difficult to photograph your own legs!
Obviously, my right leg is the tanned one, and it's actually a fairly natural colour – a little orange-y at first, but it did die down to a more natural brown after one night. As you can see, however, it is streaky as all get-out. The below photo, taken a couple of days later after I'd tanned my left leg too, shows you how badly it took on my feet and ankles. I know I applied it as evenly as I could, but without a guide colour, it's very difficult to see, and the delay in colour appearing makes it very difficult to fix mistakes accurately.
I will say one thing – Fake Don't Bake is extremely tenacious. If you get it right, this is an excellent thing, as it will easily last you for a week's holiday without re-application. If you get it wrong, like I did, you'll be scrubbing at your legs for days before you can get it off.
I think opinions on this will vary, depending on whether you like fake tan or not. For me, it's not worth the hassle – I'd rather just stay pale. But, if you're willing to be patient with it, this is a good, easy to use fake tan that will last you well. Plus it's extremely cheap!
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ID Number: 5541
Category: Irish Hammered Coins
Catalogue Number: S.6232; DF 51
Grade: Very Fine
Weight: 0.63 g., 13 mm.
Date: 1207 - 1211
Mint: LImerick
Denomination: Silver Halfpenny
Pedigree: ex Hibernia Collection
Ruler: King John
Price: $650.
Additional DetailsKing John, 3rd Rex coinage, c. 1207 -1211. 0.63 g., 13 mm. S.6232; DF 51. A silver penny, Limerick mint. Obv. IOHA/NNES/REX, Crowned bust King John in triangle, rev. cross, moon, and 3 stars within triangle. WIL/LEMO/OLIM. Sharply struck with all legends and devices intact and centered. Very Fine showing some deterioration parts metal surface. Moneyer quite scarce. $650.
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Happy Birthday to Emily!
Last Wednesday (3/7) was Emily's birthday. She is already two! We had some of her friends over today for a birthday party. They topped their own pizzas, hit the pinata, and of course had cake and ice cream all decorated with Dora the Explorer of course!
She is just getting so big so fast! This was a favorite shot, actually taken this morning before church. I love that her tongue is out. I am chasing her when I took this. Too cute!
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Title: Staunton Military Academy; Staunton, VA (Catalogue)
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We are passionate about raising a generation of kids who love to go to church. So we create safe, fun environments where every child can experience the truth of the Bible in creative, relevant, and age-appropriate ways.
PVC Kids services (birth – 5th grade) are available during all weekend services on our campuses.
When you arrive on campus, look for one of our VIP Hosts (you'll recognize them by their bright yellow t-shirts) or head to the PVC Kids lobby check-in station. There, a check-in volunteer will collect the following information: family member's names, birthdays, phone numbers, and any allergies or special needs for your child.
If you child has special needs, please check out our Buddy Ministry (below) for more information on how we desire to serve your family.
Once your family is checked in, each child will receive two nametags – one nametag to wear, and one nametag to give to the volunteer that greets them in their age-appropriate area. The parent or caregiver will also receive a tag with a matching 3-digit alphanumeric code. Be sure to hold on to this tag to pick-up your child at the end of service.
A VIP Host would be happy to answer any questions you may have and personally walk you to each child's area. At the door of each area, your child will be warmly greeted and encouraged to join the fun.
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The PVC Kids Nursery is a safe and clean environment where every child and their family are embraced with the love of Christ. Our volunteers take great care in meeting the needs of each baby placed in their loving care.
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Let's get real, people. Literally. We are people, and we are real, aren't we?
Last few weeks we touched on the reality of matter and energy. That's the most basic kind of reality, because it's been around for billions of years (almost 14!) and will be around for billions more.
The next level of reality was that of life itself. Life is real. It better be, because I hate to try and understand stuff that's not real. Now for the next level up.
People. Humans. Humanity. Homo sapiens. You and me. We're real, right? We're real because we're alive, so we represent life, and we argued that life was real. But there is also the possibility that there is a reality that is unique to people. I'm fairly sure that there are a few things that we as people can do that other life can't. Making a very complex society for one. Writing, and sometimes reading, for another. How about regular cooking, or planning a dinner party? What about this great internet thing?
It's a higher level of reality. The internet is real, because it's here, and we're using it. It's not easy to measure or put in a box because it's a higher kind of reality. In this reality, we are looking at things that are common to all people. The internet is common to all people, or it soon will be!
What else is real, for people? War, famine, hate, greed, slavery, duplicity, manipulation, demagoguery, and so many other disagreeable behaviors. There is also idealism, love, cooperation, and art. None of these, in a consistent, organized form, exists anywhere else but in the human world.
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Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday flagged off India's fastest train, the "semi-bullet" Gatimaan Express, from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station in New Delhi. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Prabhu said that the launch is an important step for Indian Railways.
Gatimaan will run between Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station and Agra Cantonment Station.
The proper commercial run of the train will commence from April 6. The 12049/50 Gatimaan Express will clock a speed of 160 km per hour speed in the Tughlakabad-Agra section. Prior to that, it is slated to run at 120 km per hour.
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The original idea to run the train from New Delhi station and make it reach Agra in 90 minutes or even in 105 or 110 minutes has been abandoned. In fact, when starting from New Delhi, the flagship train was making little improvement on time from the existing Bhopal Shatabdi. So Railways chose the safe bet of starting it from Nizamuddin station so that it reaches Agra in 100 minutes.
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The train's fares will be higher than that of a Shatabdi. The train will have 12 coaches of Executive Class as well as chair cars. It is yet to be decided whether to allow commercial booking for the inaugural run or start it the following day. With its timing not proving to be much to boast about, Railways has decided to present exceptional on-board services as Gatimaan's USP.
According to a Railway Board member, the train will have "Rail Hosts and Hostesses" dressed in a blue uniform, specially designed for them. A private service provider has been appointed to carry out end-to-end passenger interface activities including checking of the tickets. Passengers will also get a wide variety of food options to choose from — continental, Indian, Italian, Indian and others.
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Hyrum DamHyrum, Utah – The Bureau of Reclamation is monitoring Hyrum Dam near Hyrum, Utah, due to unseasonably high reservoir inflow and likelihood of increased releases from the dam. As a precautionary measure, Reclamation issued an Emergency Action Plan Response Level I on February 10, 2017, which is the least serious of the three response levels.
"This action is a precautionary and responsible measure to ensure proper communication among response and management agencies, as well as appropriate monitoring during this high inflow event," said Wayne Pullan, Reclamation's Provo Area Office Manager. "There is no foreseeable threat at this time to public safety or property."
This response does not pose a hazard either at the reservoir or to downstream communities, and the public does not need to do anything at this time. Response Level I indicates that unusual conditions at the dam—in this case, unseasonably high inflows due to significant precipitation and warmer-than-average temperatures—require additional monitoring. Reclamation is releasing water using the reservoir spillway to make room for forecasted inflows. Current projected release volumes are within the safe downstream channel capacity and are not expected to create additional flooding.
In addition to high inflows, Reclamation officials this week observed a small soil slide near a restricted dam access road and additional erosion along the 300 South highway near the reservoir bank. Neither area presents a threat to the dam or immediate risk to the public.
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Before jumping to the house cleaning services company's guideline, let me suggest you a fun way to exercise and save some money at the same time! A study indicated that a regular individual could burn 200 to 260 calories an hour doing house cleaning! So, let's start the first tip for saving by doing some of the houses cleaning alone, and burn some calories as a reward!
Rafeeg could help!
Rafeeg is an online marketplace where more than 450 companies offer their services, and more than 20,000 homeowners in the UAE use it for cleaning, home improvement, and interior decor. It allows you to receive offers from different companies, read customer reviews on each company, and check their work portfolio before selecting one! To start using the app, click on the download button:
House Cleaning Rates
The local house cleaning services companies charge differently; it mostly depends on your requirements. So, if you are doing "deep cleaning," they will offer you a lump sum amount for the whole job, and if you are living in a studio, they could charge you from 200 to 300 AED which could go up to 1,500 AED for a 5-bedroom apartment.
However, if you are looking for "regular cleaning," you will need maid cleaning services which charge usually based on the number of maids, and the time required. Maid cleaning companies may price their services at 25 to 35 AED per hour.
Regular Cleaning vs. Deep Cleaning
"Regular cleaning" is hiring maids to do what you can usually do alone, but a maid's assistance makes it easier. Maids can help with regular house cleaning, laundry, etc. On the other hand, "deep cleaning" is done by professionals who can expertly spruce up dusty apartments.
Other house cleaning services companies
Maybe you are not looking for regular or deep cleaning services, but something more specialized like cleaning companies for furniture, carpet, pool, or water tank!
Furniture cleaning companies usually charge 100 – 150 AED per item (sofa, carpet, etc.) The swimming pool cleaning service company charges approximate 200 – 400 AED based on the pool size and frequent cleaning is required.
Ways to save money on house cleaning!
1. Doing some of the house cleanings yourself!
2. Schedule the house cleaning
3. Get a long-term contract
4. Book ahead
5. Avoid weekends
6. Reduce the frequents and increase the length
Choosing the right house cleaning services company
There are hundreds of house cleaning companies in the UAE and tens of thousands of advertisements, so how do you choose one?
The best criteria are not the pricing and the offered discount, but the customers' review and the company's work portfolio. We highly recommend you check customer reviews before contacting or hiring a company. The review at the end summarizes the overall company rating, especially on work quality, pricing, and commitment.
When Rafeeg App started in 2016 in UAE, we found that the majority of local homeowners are mostly concerned about the prices. Therefore, we started limiting the marketplace based on the rates, so we allow only companies charging low rates to display their services to the app users. However, we found this was a big mistake: The companies offering competitive prices have a substandard quality of service.
For that reason, we froze the accounts of all those companies, and we had to visit each one to conduct a quality inspection. We had to ensure that we limit the companies in the app to only those who meet the market's standards.
Then, we built a review system where you can investigate a cleaning company before hiring them, and this boosted user experience.
More Info on the Cleaning Alone Idea
So how can you start cleaning alone without a plan or schedule? Well, here is a plan you can freely modify. First, come up with a timeframe or a regular interval you can follow; it can be daily, weekly, monthly, or seasonally.
On an everyday basis, you are going to perform the following tasks:
1. Make bed
2. Empty & load dishwasher
3. Clean as you go
4. A small load of laundry
5. Put up clothes
6. Sweep
7. Take out trash
On a weekly basis, you are going to perform the following tasks:
1. Clean appliances
2. Scrub the toilets/bathrooms
3. Dust furniture
4. Clean mirrors
5. Change linens
6. Vacuum
7. Mop floors
On a monthly basis, you are going to perform the following tasks:
1. Clean inside appliances
2. All cabinetry
3. Scrub backsplash/grout
4. Vacuum baseboards and vents
5. Clean doors/windows
6. Disinfect garbage cans
On a seasonal basis, you are going to perform the following tasks:
1. Clean out pantry
2. Wash drapery/blinds
3. Clean out closets
4. Clean out fridge/freezer
5. Wash comforters
6. Wash carpets
7. Shred papers
As mentioned earlier, this is a standard schedule which you can modify according to your needs, but it is better to map out your own plan.
Create a Family Culture
If you are like me, who has time for house cleaning, then it's best to influence family members to contribute and help with the cleanup.
Start by assigning tasks to each family member and, don't forget to give rewards for those who show commitment to their duties, especially for kids & teenagers.
House Cleaning Equipment's & Materials
This list includes the most basic supplies, products, and equipment necessary to get the job done:
Cleaning Equipment:
1. Dust mop
2. Dust cloths and dusters
3. Rags, towels and soft cloths
4. Indoor broom
5. Outdoor broom
6. Dustpan
7. Vacuum
8. Wet Mop
9. Toilet brush (and brush caddy)
10. Plunger
11. Spray bottles
12. Squirt bottles
13. Squeegee
14. Sponges
15. Scrub brush
16. Scraper
17. Toothbrush
18. Buckets
19. Rubber gloves
20. Cleaning apron
21. Cleaning Caddy
Cleaning Products
1. All-purpose cleaner
2. Disinfectant cleaner
3. Glass cleaner
4. Abrasive cleaners of varying intensity (including a mild abrasive cleaner)
5. Mild detergent
6. Household ammonia
7. White vinegar
8. Baking soda
9. Chlorine bleach
10. Metal polishes (including for silver, copper, brass, chrome, stainless steel, and aluminum)
11. Furniture polishes
12. Spot carpet cleaner
House Cleaning service in Abu Dhabi
There are more than 50 house cleaning services Abu Dhabi are waiting to serve you. Download Rafeeg from the mobile store, submit your request, and you will receive offers from different cleaning services shops in Abu Dhabi to choose the best one to do the cleaning job for you.
House Cleaning service in Dubai
There are more than 70 house cleaning services Dubai are waiting to serve you. Download Rafeeg from the mobile store, submit your request, and you will receive offers from different cleaning services shops in Abu Dhabi to choose the best one to do the cleaning job for you.
House Cleaning service in Sharjah
There are more than 70 house cleaning services Sharjah are waiting to serve you. Download Rafeeg from the mobile store, submit your request, and you will receive offers from different cleaning services shops in Abu Dhabi to choose the best one to do the cleaning job for you.
We recommend using a professional cleaning services company but not to depend 100% on their services. Doing some of the house cleanings alone will save you money, improve your health, and build a great culture within the family members.
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The Saratoga Cycle is the premier sport cycle. For over 15 years, the Saratoga Cycle has been in use by hospital rehab and therapy centers nation wide.
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Welcome to Nina's website & view her series of Fantasy Trees, abstract artwork, and stylized female nudes.
The drawing above is a surrealistic rendition of an imaginary woman, that I, Nina Kuriloff, created.
Despite my classical art education, I draw and paint with a surrealistic edge and my imagination plays a key role in my artwork.
I love nature, including plants; the sky and cloud formations; as well as bodies of water.
And, I am particularly drawn to organic forms, such as those found in nature and the human body.
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