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Cleeve Wood Road Shops Regeneration Group
In 2016 members of the business committee at Cleeve Wood Road shops set up an official constitution and officially formed a regeneration group committee with charitable intent. The Cleeve Wood Road Shops Regeneration Group was formed to discuss matters effecting the rank of shops, vote on issues and makes plans on how to improve the area around Cleeve Wood Road shops in Downend, Bristol. Our aim is to improve the independent shopping area at Cleeve Wood Road shops in Downend, Bristol and make it as welcoming as possible to encourage shoppers to visit. We hope to do this by both enhancing the area visually for visitors and by raising the profile of the rank of shops via social media and this very website.
Our Committee Members
The regeneration group consists of various members of staff and business owners within the rank of shops. The committee are responsible for planning the annual charity event. The regeneration group kindly receives monthly donations from certain businesses within the rank of shops who wish to participate, these are: CJ Hole, Cleeve Wood Pharmacy, Downend Bikes & Scooters, Four Seasons Takeaway, M Coleman Estate Agents, Style Collection, Victoria's Health & Beauty, Webbs Flowers and West 70 Photography.
Our Fundraising
The regeneration group has charitable intent whereby we have put on fundraising events in the past including Christmas events and raffles. All profits from the event are then shared between the charities and with a very small portion going to the regeneration group.
The charities we support are chosen every year by committee vote. They are charities in the local area or with a local connection to Downend, Bristol and the surrounding area. The money raised at the event is then split between the chosen charities and the regeneration group. Charities that have been supported in the past have included The Wallace & Gromit Grand Appeal, B.U.S.T, Jessie May, St Peters Hospice, The Charlton Farm Trust, Paul's Place, Manor House Frenchay and Heart Animal Rescue.
Previous events have raised a total of over £7000 for charity.
Charitable Status
The regeneration group falls under the "small unincorporated" charities classification as it makes less than £5,000 a year. As such we are unable to apply for charitable status and obtain a charity number as we do not make enough money to qualify. The work we do throughout the year is not for profit and is done to solely benefit either other local charities or to improve the area via the regeneration group. From gov.uk: "If your charity is based in England and Wales and isn't a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), you don't have to apply to register it if its annual income is less than £5,000. You can apply to the commission to register this sort of charity voluntarily but the commission will only consider applications in exceptional circumstances. For example, if you can prove that your charity has been offered significant funds but has to provide a registered charity number before it can receive the funds." For more information about our charitable status please visit: https://www.gov.uk/unincorporated-associations.
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Just as homes have straight forward stories to tell about people's behavior and the sort of environment they grew up, the same way our personal appearance says much about us. In the first place, why is it necessary to be clean, neat and be modest in clothing? Being naturally clean person and hygienic conscious conclude that you have self-respect.
There are certain important things we need to do daily in our lives that can't be ignored. Even though due to poverty, health and other life problems, many have lost the control and ability to take proper care of themselves. It is very common and part of our everyday life to see ladies and gentlemen in town and offices, but they dress very shabby. Some of the dressings are so bad that you may wonder if they have mirrors at home.
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Adrian B.
5 April 2018 14:13
We wanted to let you know that we are extending the deadline for active projects to apply for a Mini-Grant during this Peace First Challenge to April 15th. You can apply for a mini-grant anytime, but meeting the Challenge deadlines will make you eligible for additional opportunities.
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Even small habits can add up to a million dollar spending habit, so when you look at your expenditures, remember to add up all those little daily habits. Bad spending habits are something we all have to a lesser or greater degree. We are all exposed to high levels of advertising and social pressuress that are very difficult to resist. Spending can quickly become habitual and when it does it almost disappears off the map of consciousness.
Spending diaries are a great way of checking out what you really spend in a day. Simply carry a notebook around with you every day for a normal working week noting down every cent of expenditure. At the end of the week you may be shocked at what you spend or could be saving.
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Big spending habits are nearly always million dollar spending habits. They are often associated with other emotional issues or fears that may need to be tackled. These include habits like:
Smoking not only seriously ruins your health but seriously damages your financial health also. The financial cost of smoking is very high and when additional medical costs are taken into account, potentially devastating. Make a positive health choice to give up smoking and put the money toward the things you really want in life. Consider the "Stop Smoking in One Hour" program.
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Drugs & Other illegal Substances
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If you gamble your money, you are not respecting money and you can be certain of only one thing. You will lose it.
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Võsukese kindergarten is a municipal kindergarten located in Jüri, a small town in Rae parish about 12 km from Tallinn, which is the capital of Estonia. There are 240 pupils in our school (from 2 to 7 years old) and 56 employees work in it. Children have been dİvided into 12 groups by their age. Here we have natural environment, a lot of health tracks.This perfect location gives us opportunity for fantastic outdoorlearning – what we love. In the preschool we have many preschool teachers and special needs teacher.
Attention to diversity is one of the most important priorities in our school. The personalising of education signifies the permanent adaptation of educational intervention to each pupil's ways of learning. We try to achieve a comprehensive education which is open to diversity. Other important aims in our school are: teaching children to be respectful, the promotion of children's self-esteem, the stimulation of creativity, and creating a relaxed atmosphere at school, where communication between parents and staff is very positive.


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May 13, 2017
Was digging through some old data and found this from January back when I was testing my AT6NT and my recently modded 350D. Had terrible coma on the right side due to a faulty corrector (now replaced) and I had no calibration frames, so this isn't perfect. I'll revisit it next year.
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With every new holiday season comes a slew of new musical spins on holiday classics, as well as holiday originals which, more often than not, do not become instant classics off the bat.
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Route 66 Park sits along the shores of Lake Overholser in Oklahoma City. This 148-acre park celebrates historic Route 66 while providing a place for families to enjoy outdoor activities. The park features three ponds with wetland boardwalks, bridges and interpretive signage, as well as approximately one mile of walking trails. Kids will have hours of fun as they climb and play in the park's playground, the largest in the city. Make your way to the top of the Cyrus Avery Observation Tower for a bird's-eye view of the park, then check out Route 66 Plaza, where an oversized map traces the eight-state expanse of Route 66, from Illinois to California. Bring your skateboard or rollerblades and try out the Route 66 Skate Court, designed for beginner or intermediate skaters. Route 66 Park also offers an amphitheater and a picnic shelter.


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To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 1 August 1792
From James Brown
Richmond 1st: Augt. 1792
Dear Sir
I am this moment favored with your letter of the 29th: Ulto: and think as you do on the Subject of Stocks Grain &ca. I have very late letters from different ports in Europe, all state a great surpluss of Grain at the different markets, so great indeed at Lizbon that 50 heavy ships were then and had been laying some time in that port loaded for want of Grainarys, these Crops at same time were promising. I am much pleased to Observe you intend shipping your Tobacco to London hereafter. To give you an idea of the quality of the Crop sold Mr. Donald 1790 I beg leave to annex you the quality list returned me, which proves better than most Crops I shipped that year. If you could prevail on your Overseers to Std.1 ¼ or ⅕ of your Crop, the Std. to be taken clean out, the Tobacco laid loose in the Hhd. and prized to [Wt?]2 2000 ℔. I am well satisfied it would answer well. The Leaf Ought to be packed up as nice and clean as possible and all sent to this place by the 1st: Augt. at furthest, that it may go hence at a good Season of the year. The money you mention or to double the Amount you may have at Any moment. Mean time I am with Respect Dear Sir Your Ob. Hl. St.
James Brown
RC (MHi); addressed: "The Honble. Thomas Jefferson Monticello by Charlottesville"; endorsed by TJ as received 8 Aug. 1792 and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure: "Qualities of 35 Hhd. Tobacco bout. of Mr. Jefferson in 1790 shipp'd Per the Elisabeth to London" (subjoined to same).
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Europe takes Africa more seriously – Juncker's State of the Union speech
Junker's State of the Union speech: Africa is taken more seriously. Europe has learned what it means to be part of the interconnected global society. And has again real interests in Africa.
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The recent China-Africa summit has been another proof of how China is leading the global world of ideas. The Chinese economic success story, an authoritarian model and a "5-no policy" has made China the role model for many African countries.
Asylum in Europe – Another reason to organize Learning Journeys to Africa
Learning Journeys to modern Africa make us recognize that solutions for the current asylum issues can only be found outside the asylum system
Africa and Europe at a crossroad?
Africa and Europe at a crossroad? – "Yes, they are", I argued in a panel discussion in Hamburg on December 2, 2015. "And Europe should better watch out not to drift apart. In its own interests." Five forces are describing the current situation: Starting with the subprime mortgage crisis in 2007, followed by the banking …
It's the Operating System, stupid! – A quest for a European Humanistic Management Movement
by Hans Stoisser (with contributions from Lukas Michel) THIS BLOGPOST WAS FIRST PUBLISHED AT THE DRUCKERFORUM'S BLOG "Enough! Enough of the imbalances that is destroying our democracies, our planet, and ourselves," writes the Canadian management thinker Henry Mintzberg." A society out of balance, with power concentrated in a privileged elite, can be ripe for …
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A different Global Society
"Enough! Enough of the imbalances that is destroying our democracies, our planet, and ourselves," that is the first sentence the Canadian management thinker Henry Mintzberg wrote in his new book "Rebalancing Society". He refers to our "unbalanced society", where the relationship between public and private sector has become distorted. An overall dominating private sector has …
A Marshall Plan for Ukraine
"We are on your side", Lord Risby, member of the British House of Lords, said to the delegation from Ukraine. It was quite a gathering on March 3rd, 2015, in Vienna. Bernard-Henry Lévi, philosopher and one of the founders of the Nouveaux Philosophes in France, F.W. de Klerk, peace Nobel prize winner and Ex-president of South Africa, …
The economy an organ of society? – The European Economic Model as an answer
Society consists of different spheres, each of it with its own logic and "culture". During the last decades the economic structure started to dominate all other spheres until it almost completely disconnected from society. This might be seen as the root cause for our ongoing, long-lasting (economic) crisis. The economic structure has to change and adapt again. …
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The (Central) European model of hidden champions is one of the most promising alternatives for continued global economic development. Contrary to the authoritarian Asian model of state capitalism it is able to tackle the complexities of our newly globalized world; contrary to the US shareholder value capitalism it is based on value creation in the …
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"Allegations of a so-called Armenian genocide are political lies lacking any legal basis, contrary to historical facts. They are null and void for Turkey," Ibrahim Kalin, Turkish presidential spokesman, said in a statement, Anadolu Agency reports.
"Those who ignore Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's call in 2005 to establish a joint historical commission to shed light on historical realities are trying to manipulate historical events," Kalin added.
He also said that Macron, cornered by political woes and months of protests, is trying to rescue himself by using historical events as political fodder.
Turkey's position is that the deaths of Armenians in eastern Anatolia in 1915 took place when some sided with invading Russians and revolted against Ottoman forces. A subsequent relocation of Armenians resulted in numerous casualties.
Ankara does not accept the alleged genocide, but acknowledges that there were casualties on both sides during the events of World War I.
Turkey objects to the presentation of the incidents as "genocide" but describes the 1915 events as a tragedy for both sides.
Ankara has repeatedly proposed the creation of a joint commission of historians from Turkey and Armenia plus international experts to tackle the issue.
Turkey has also decried Western hypocrisy in alleging a genocide while ignoring their own dark history, including France's colonialist record in Algeria.
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WINTER PARK, Fla. (October 3, 2018) – Rollins men's basketball head coach Tom Klusman has named former standout guard Kevin Hogan as the Tars new assistant coach.
Klusman also announced longtime volunteer assistant Theo McWhite will be joining the staff on the bench for game days after spending the prevous four years in a support position.
"I'm very excited about Kevin joining the staff and Theo's elevated role," said Klusman, who is starting his 39th season at the helm of the program. "Kevin is one of the hardest working players we've ever had and will use his coaching experiences in Division I to innovate some of the things we do. Theo has done a great job with analytics the last few years and I'm glad to have him moving up to the bench this year."
A native of Pensacola, Hogan was part of the Tars program for five seasons and is currently 24th on the all-time scoring list with 1,295 career points. He is second all-time in program history with 270 made three-pointers and third in three-point percentage, hitting 44 percent from beyond the arc. Hogan was named SSC Honorable Mention his senior season in 2009.
Hogan was a part of two Sunshine State Conference regular season championship teams and won the 2006 SSC Tournament. Twice he led the Tars to the NCAA South Region Tournament. Hogan's teams posted a four-year record of 88-34, making him one of the winningest players in program history.
Hogan graduated from Rollins with a bachelor's degree in political science in 2007, before going on to earn his MBA in finance from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins in 2009.
Hogan's coaching stops include Florida A&M, Tallahassee Community College, William & Mary and Austin Peay. Coaching basketball at the collegiate level runs in the Hogan family as his father Don was also the head coach at the University of West Florida from 1993-2009.
McWhite was a standout guard for Klusman in the early 1980's and was twice named SSC Honorable Mention. He left Rollins as the all-time leader in steals and currently ranks sixth with 166. For the past four seasons, McWhite has provided the coaching staff with play analysis while assisting in scouting and player development.
Rollins begins its 2018-19 campaign Nov. 9-10 at the annual South Region Tip-off Challenge. The Tars will match up with Benedict to open the season and then meet Auburn-Montgomery the second day of the event, hosted by Florida Tech in Melbourne. Klusman will continue his chase of career win 700, currently sitting with a record of 693-407.
Fans can follow Tars basketball all season long on the new Tars Sports Network at RollinsSportsLive.com and locally on 91.5 FM WPRK.


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Monday, September 17, 2012
Hello Out There
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Don't give up on your blog yet! Keep posting. I know how you feel about no comments lately even when you post a poll or ask a question. I am having the same problem over at my blog. I think it just may be fall busyness.ReplyDelete
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P.S. Could I interview you on my blog?
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I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy reading your blog; sometimes I just don't take the time to comment--sorry! I'll try to be better about that. But really, it should come down to whether or not YOU still want to blog!
Love in Christ,
As a blogger, I know EXACTLY how you feel. I've been struggling with many of the same questions lately, feeling like it's silly to put so much work into a blog post read by very few people.
One thing that keeps me going though, is knowing that I have one little space on the internet that could possibly make a huge change in our culture. It opens evangelism possibilities to people all over the world. Pretty cool!
As for whether or not you should continue your blog, that is your choice not mine. Follow your heart on this one.
I think you should keep the name though! It, along with your design is super cute. It was actually one of the first things that got me hooked on your blog.
Jeff Goins has some great advice on writing and blogging at www.goinswriter.com. He actually started a brand new blog that became much more successful than his first. He's all about reinvention.
I truly love what you're doing now, but I think you might enjoy some of his ideas.
Hey! Thanks so much for stopping by Bess' Bag - I love these "little visits!" Feel free to leave your respectful insight here... =)


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Debt and equity
Hybrid securities may be issued by well-known companies, banks
and insurers, but they are very different from other fixed interest
Hybrid securities can expose you to 'equity-like' risks but only
give you 'bond-like' returns. Some allow the issuer to exit the
deal or suspend interest payments when they choose. Others may
convert into ordinary shares, or be written off completely, if the
issuer experiences financial difficulty.
Hybrid securities may not be suitable for you if you need steady
returns or capital security.
Hybrid securities are a type of investment that have elements of
both debt and equity. They're a way for banks and companies to
borrow money from investors.
Like bonds, hybrid securities typically
promise to pay interest, at a fixed or floating rate until a time
in the future. Unlike a bond, the amount and timing of interest
payments are not guaranteed. They can also be converted into shares
or your investment can be terminated at any time.
Hybrid securities can usually be traded on a secondary market
such as the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Hybrid securities are complex products. Even experienced
investors may struggle to understand the risks involved in trading
them. Don't invest in them if you don't fully understand how
they work.
Hybrid securities have higher risks than other types of debt
investments. Here are some of the most common risks.
Investment features and returns often depend on whether a
'trigger event' occurs.
Trigger events include:
The issuing company may have limited control over these trigger
events, but they can significantly affect how the investment
behaves or whether you get the payments you expect. These events
can be difficult to predict.
Like shares, the market price of a listed hybrid security may
fall below the price you paid for it. This may be more likely if
the company suspends or defers interest payments, or its
performance or prospects decline. Changes to the company's share
price or general interest rates may affect the price of a listed
hybrid security.
While most hybrids are traded on the ASX, they are often less
liquid than shares. This means that there are fewer buyers and
sellers in the market for this type of investment and if you need
to exit your investment in a hurry, you may have to accept a lower
Hybrid securities are generally unsecured, meaning that
repayment is not secured over an asset. If the company issuing the
security becomes insolvent, you will usually rank behind senior
bondholders and other creditors. This means you'll be among the
last to get your money back, if there's any left after other
creditors have been paid.
Banks and insurers issue hybrid securities to raise money that
can count as regulatory capital under the prudential standards that
apply to banks and insurers.
These securities are designed to be loss absorbing, which means
you, not the bank, are at risk of suffering a loss. It protects the
bank's depositors, at the expense of hybrid investors.
If the bank experiences financial difficulty, hybrids can be
converted into bank shares, which may be worth less than your
initial investment, or written off completely, meaning you could
lose all your capital.
There are three types of bank hybrid securities: capital notes,
convertible preference shares and subordinated notes.
Capital notes and convertible preference shares are very
similar. You should receive:
Interest may not always be paid on capital notes and convertible
preference shares and missed payments will not accumulate. However,
if payments are not made, the bank can't pay dividends on its
ordinary shares.
Subordinated notes are like capital notes or convertible
preference shares, but with a fixed maturity date, an expectation
that interest will be paid, and no scheduled conversion into
shares. Interest payments and repayment of your capital have fewer
Corporate hybrids, also known as subordinated notes, are high
risk, complex investments where you lend money to a company in
return for regular interest payments. Interest payments can be
deferred for years and the company may not have to repay your
capital for decades.
Large companies typically borrow money from a number of sources,
including banks, and by issuing wholesale bonds (only available
only to professional investors). This borrowed money is referred to
as 'senior debt' because, if the company becomes insolvent, these
investors are the first to be repaid.
Money a company borrows from smaller investors is generally
'subordinated' to the senior debt, so corporate hybrids are called
'subordinated notes'. If the company becomes insolvent, as a
subordinated note holder you will rank behind the banks, senior
bondholders and other creditors, and will only get your money back
if there is anything left after the senior debt holders have been
Corporate hybrids may have terms that ensure interest payments
to hybrid investors can only be made after interest on senior debt
is paid, or they may prevent hybrid investors being repaid their
principal until all senior debt is repaid or refinanced.
Always consider the credit risk of a company before investing in
a corporate hybrid. Here are some things to look for in the
prospectus for the hybrid offer:
Corporate hybrids can be issued by listed and unlisted
Subordinated notes issued by listed companies may have the
following risk factors:
Unlisted companies that issue hybrid securities can have a
different financial structure from listed companies. They may have
more senior debt, which ranks ahead of hybrid security holders.
The risks of subordinated notes issued by unlisted companies
Make sure you fully understand the features and risks of any
hybrid security before you invest. You can get these details from
your financial adviser or from the prospectus. Make sure you
can answer the following questions:
Here are the meanings of common terms used in hybrid security
Some hybrid securities are high risk
investments. Make sure you fully understand these complex products
before investing your hard-earned cash.
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The sun will be shining this weekend and the weather is heating up! Enjoy outdoor festivals, support charities and more!
Capital Pride
Various locations in NW, DC
Time: Friday through Sunday
Cost: FREE
The Capital Pride Parade, Festival, and Block Party, span the entire weekend and celebrate a thriving community of love and tolerance. Highlights include a parade and block party from 3:30-10 on Saturday starting from DuPont Circle and passing through Logan Circle and a community-organized festival on Sunday from at Pennsylvania Ave between 3rd and 7th St. Check out the website for a full schedule of events.
New York Latino Film Festival
Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th and G St. NW, DC
Time: Friday, 5:30-9pm; Saturday, 11:45am-5:30pm
Cost: FREE
Join in on the conversation highlighting the social and cultural contributions of the Puerto Rican and Latino communities in New York City with films and salsa dancing.
Source Festival
1835 14th St. NW, DC
Time: Saturday, 4:30pm
Cost: $20 for individual tickets; packages are available online
A creative and collaborative platform for new and established performing artists, the Source Festival combines readings, workshops, and both full-length and mini plays in the heart of the U Street community.
Baltimore Floatilla
Canton Waterfront Park
3001 Boston St., Baltimore
Time: Saturday, 8am-2pm
Cost: $40 to paddle; FREE to watch
Paddle for a good cause! Support a cleaner harbor and paddle for five miles on this beautiful Saturday.
Baltimore VisionWalk
Latrobe Park
1627 E Fort Ave., Baltimore
Time: Saturday, 11am-2pm
Cost: varies
Help to fight against blindness! Participate in VisionWalk's 5K and join to help find a cure.
W 36th St., Baltimore
Time: Saturday, 11am-6pm; Sunday, 12-6pm
Cost: FREE
This traditional Bawlmer festival is not to be missed! Listen to live music, vote for your favorite Hon and more.
History Happy Hour: An Evening at the Ben Lomond Historic Site
Ben Lomond Historic Site
10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas
Time: Friday, 5:30-7:30pm
Cost: $15
Enjoy an evening of drinks and history. Interact with history interpreters, learn more about the Civil War, and watch a real musket firing demonstration!
Celebrate Fairfax
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax
Time: Friday, 6pm-12am; Saturday, 10-12am; Sunday, 11am-7pm
Cost: $8-$40
Come celebrate your county with Celebrate Fairfax! There are endless options for fun from the petting zoo, food vendors, carnival rides, beer, fireworks, and over 140 performances!
Summer Escape at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Mount Vernon
Time: Friday and Saturday, 6-9pm
Cost: $25
Sunsets, beer, wine, gardens, and gourmet food await you at Mount Vernon! Experience Mount Vernon after hours for an intimate tour and plenty of tasty treats.
Contact your concierge for pricing and availability.
• Music Box: Celebrate Summertime, BSO & Meyerhoff, Saturday
• The Mike Seeger Commemorative Old Time Banjo Festival Featuring Tony Trischika, Kaia Kater, Michael Miles, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Birchmere, Saturday
• Dierks Bentley with Cole Swindell, Jiffy Lube Live, Friday
• Train with OAR and Natasha Bedingfield, Jiffy Lube Live, Saturday
• Jack Johnson, Merriweather, Sunday
• Brian Adams: Get Up Tour, Pier 6, Sunday
• Brian Posehn, Rams Head Live, Friday
• Neil Diamond, Royal Farms Arena, Friday
• Gladys Knight, Strathmore, Friday
• Strathmore's Children's Chorus: Celtic Sound, Strathmore, Sunday
• Joe Jackson, Wolf Trap, Saturday
• Taste of Reston, Fairfax County Government Center, Friday – Sunday
• HonFest, W 36th St. Baltimore, MD, Saturday – Sunday
• Orioles Vs Yankees, Friday – Sunday
• Nationals Vs Rangers, Friday – Sunday
It Comes At Night
Duration: 97 Minutes
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, the tenuous order a man has established with his wife and son is put to the ultimate test with the arrival of a desperate family seeking refuge. Despite the best intentions of both families, paranoia and mistrust boil over as the horrors outside creep closer, awakening something hidden and monstrous within the man as he learns that the protection of his family comes at the cost of his soul.
Starring: Joel Edgerton, Carmen Ejogo, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Christopher Abbott, Riley Keough
Meghan Leavey
Duration: 116 Minutes
Genre: Drama/Biography
When young Marine Cpl. Meghan Leavey is assigned to clean up the K-9 unit after a disciplinary hearing, she identifies with a particularly aggressive dog, Rex, and is given the chance to train him. Meghan and Rex complete more than 100 missions, but an IED explosion injuries them and puts their fate in jeopardy.
Starring: Kate Mara, Edie Falco, Ramon Rodriguez, Tom Felton
The Mummy
Duration: 110 Minutes
Genre: Horror/Adventure/Action/Fantasy
When Nick and his partner come under attack in the Middle East, the ensuing battle accidentally unearths Ahmanet, a betrayed Egyptian princess who was entombed under the desert for thousands of years. With her powers evolving, Morton must now stop the resurrected monster as she embarks on a furious rampage through the streets of London.
Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, Annabelle Walls, Sofia Boutella, Jake Johnson


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Our Team
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Cindy TaylorGrow Ministry Assistant & Women's Ministry Directoroffice: 740-927-1859 x202
Cindy joined our staff in 2015 as our Grow Ministry Assistant and Women's Ministry Director. We're very grateful to have Cindy, her husband Tim, and their four children, McCoy, Jason, Ryan, and Jenna as a part of our Jersey family! Cindy says the best part of her job is connecting people with a small group and seeing them build relationships with others.


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Western blot analysis of extracts from HeLa cells, transfected with 100 nM SignalSilence® Control siRNA (Fluorescein Conjugate) #6201 (-), SignalSilence® GSK-3α siRNA II (+) or SignalSilence® GSK-3α siRNA I #6312 (+), using GSK-3α Antibody #9338 and β-Actin (13E5) Rabbit mAb #4970. GSK-3α Antibody confirms silencing of GSK-3α expression and β-Actin (13E5) Rabbit mAb is used to control for loading and specificity of GSK-3α siRNA.
Western blot analysis of recombinant GST-GSK-3beta protein (76kD), and extracts from HeLa and PC3 cells, using GSK-3alpha Antibody (left) and GSK-3beta Antibody (right).
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Supplied in 10 mM sodium HEPES (pH 7.5), 150 mM NaCl, 100 µg/ml BSA and 50% glycerol. Store at –20°C. Do not aliquot the antibody.
For western blots, incubate membrane with diluted primary antibody in 5% w/v BSA, 1X TBS, 0.1% Tween® 20 at 4°C with gentle shaking, overnight.
NOTE: Please refer to primary antibody datasheet or product webpage for recommended antibody dilution.
From sample preparation to detection, the reagents you need for your Western Blot are now in one convenient kit: #12957 Western Blotting Application Solutions Kit
NOTE: Prepare solutions with reverse osmosis deionized (RODI) or equivalent grade water.
Load 20 µl onto SDS-PAGE gel (10 cm x 10 cm).
NOTE: Loading of prestained molecular weight markers (#13953, 5 µl/lane) to verify electrotransfer and biotinylated protein ladder (#7727, 10 µl/lane) to determine molecular weights are recommended.
NOTE: Volumes are for 10 cm x 10 cm (100 cm2) of membrane; for different sized membranes, adjust volumes accordingly.
* Avoid repeated exposure to skin.
posted June 2005
revised November 2013
Reprobing of an existing membrane is a convenient means to immunoblot for multiple proteins independently when only a limited amount of sample is available. It should be noted that for the best possible results a fresh blot is always recommended. Reprobing can be a valuable method but with each reprobing of a blot there is potential for increased background signal. Additionally, it is recommended that you verify the removal of the first antibody complex prior to reprobing so that signal attributed to binding of the new antibody is not leftover signal from the first immunoblotting experiment. This can be done by re-exposing the blot to ECL reagents and making sure there is no signal prior to adding the next primary antibody.
NOTE: Prepare solutions with reverse osmosis deionized (RODI) or equivalently purified water.
posted June 2005
revised October 2016
Protocol Id: 10
GSK-3alpha Antibody detects endogenous levels of total GSK-3alpha protein. It does not cross-react with recombinant GSK-3beta.Species Reactivity:
Human, Mouse, Rat, Monkey
Polyclonal antibodies are produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic peptide corresponding to the sequence of human GSK-3alpha. Antibodies are purified by protein A and peptide affinity chromatography.
Glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3) was initially identified as an enzyme that regulates glycogen synthesis in response to insulin (1). GSK-3 is a ubiquitously expressed serine/threonine protein kinase that phosphorylates and inactivates glycogen synthase. GSK-3 is a critical downstream element of the PI3K/Akt cell survival pathway whose activity can be inhibited by Akt-mediated phosphorylation at Ser21 of GSK-3α and Ser9 of GSK-3β (2,3). GSK-3 has been implicated in the regulation of cell fate in Dictyostelium and is a component of the Wnt signaling pathway required for Drosophila, Xenopus, and mammalian development (4). GSK-3 has been shown to regulate cyclin D1 proteolysis and subcellular localization (5).
GSK-3alpha regulates the production of amyloid-beta peptides, a major component of the plaques that accumulate with progression of Alzheimer's disease. Administration of therapeutic concentrations of lithium, a GSK-3 inhibitor, attenuates amyloid-beta production by specifically inhibiting the cleavage of amyloid precursor protein (APP) by gamma secretase, blocking accumulation of amyloid-beta peptides in the brains of mice that overproduce APP (6).
Explore pathways + proteins related to this product.
Swiss-Prot Acc.: P49840
Entrez-Gene Id: 2931
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Teen Essay About abuse, bullying, death/loss and depression. Why should we end bullying?
Bulling has been an exceeding issue over the years… it is about time to make it stop! Bulling affects everyone not just the victims of bulling but, the bully's and everyone surrounding them. Volunteer for Social Change. Bullying - questions and answers. Where does bullying take place?
When in 1989, children from 10 Scottish secondary schools were asked about bullying, 44% of those who had been bullied recently said that the most common place was the playground. 28% thought the classroom was the most common place. Fewer children stated that it happened travelling to and from school (particularly younger children and those travelling on the school bus), in the corridors and toilets and outside school. .........................................
Article details A Mellor (1997) 'Bullying in Scottish Secondary Schools', SCRE Spotlight, Number 23. Emily-Anne Rigal: The 19-Year-Old Who's Banishing Bullying. Emily-Anne Rigal was recently ranked as one of Newsweek 's 150 Most Fearless Women in the World.
She's received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award from President Obama. And Lady Gaga has called the 19-year old her hero. So, what is the college student doing that's making such a splash? Rigal is the founder of We Stop Hate, nonprofit dedicated to ending bullying by raising teens' self-esteem. How the Internet Has Changed Bullying. This summer, American Psychologist, the official journal of the American Psychological Association, released a special issue on the topic of bullying and victimization.
Bullying is, presumably, as old as humanity, but research into it is relatively young: in 1997, when Susan Swearer, one of the issue's two editors, first started studying the problem, she was one of the first researchers in the United States to do so. Back then, only four states had official statutes against bullying behavior, and the only existing longitudinal work had come out of Scandinavia, in the seventies. After Columbine, however, the landscape changed. The popular narrative at the time held that the shooters, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, had been bullied, and that idea—which has since been challenged—prompted a nationwide conversation about bullying, which researchers around the country began studying in earnest. In some ways, bullying research has affirmed what we already know.
The BULLY Project. Telecommunications Act 2001 No 103 (as at 11 May 2014), Public Act Contents. International Journal of Cyber Criminology -Shaheen&Hoff. Cyber bullying: Clarifying Legal Boundaries for School Supervision in Cyberspace Shaheen Shariff [1] McGill University, Canada.
Prevention at School. Bullying can threaten students' physical and emotional safety at school and can negatively impact their ability to learn.
The best way to address bullying is to stop it before it starts. There are a number of things school staff can do to make schools safer and prevent bullying.


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Seattle Woman Charged for Sending Twitter Death Threats to Chris Cornell
Published Feb 10, 2014Charges have been filed against a Seattle-area woman for sending a number of death threats to Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell over Twitter.
Seattle's Kiro 7 station reported late last week that Elizabeth Walden had issued over 100 threatening messages to the alt-rock figure, spread out over nine different Twitter accounts. Prosecutors in the case also claim that in addition to threatening Cornell, the messages "alluded to a rape of his 13-year-old daughter." The messages are said to constitute "cyber-stalking," and criminal charges have now been filed against Walden.
Sadly, this is not the first time the Soundgarden vocalist's family has been threatened with violence.
In 2007, Cornell filed a restraining order against Mathew Turner, an ex-sheriff's deputy accused of stalking the family with a gun. Allegedly hired by Cornell's ex-wife Susan Silver, who had sent "numerous threatening and terrifying death threats," Turner was said to have "harassed, frightened and stalked the Cornell family at all hours of the day and night, and even broke into their home, wandered from room to room and urinated in their home."


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Style Night Out
Last Friday was the inaugural Style Night Out in Providence, RI hosted by StyleWeek. It was a beautiful, crisp fall night where many showed up to get some holiday shopping accomplished and see our featured StyleWeek designers. One Way Gallery was packed with mingling people browsing through Joseph Segal's famous kitty sweaters and zig zag scarfs. Boutiques such as Modern Love, Clover, Craftland, and Queen of Hearts stayed open late offering hors d'oeuvres, wine, champagne and twizzlers! The streets were buzzing with happy shoppers after receiving their manicures and martinis from the lovely ladies at Salon Bianco and meeting one on one with the talented StyleWeek designers while ordering custom made pieces. We all convened at Tazza Cafe on Westminster to end the night with fabulous appetizers and great company. Providence is an amazing city to explore, with even more interesting, down to earth people to share your time with.
For StyleNight Out, I decided to wear my J.Crew silk white button down shirt, with shiny black skinnies from H&M, my Mongolian lamb, fur vest and of course a killer red lip. The lip color is Stalker by Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (the ultimate red to have in your makeup collection).
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Since our last Outerboro post, the team has been hard at work innovating and reinventing the way we interact with fabric on a daily basis. Enter the Stealth Bomber Jacket.
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Outerboro has just launched its new product line, featuring the Motile Pants and the Stealth Shirt. Pairing an active lifestyle with sensible modern fashion has never been easy, but Outerboro is here to help.
STANTT Casual Shirts with a Tailored Feel
Tired of only having a couple sizes to choose from when buying a shirt, and none of them truly fit the way you want them to? STANTT wants to fix that. With over 50 sizes, all you have to do is give them three measurements: Chest, Waist, and Sleeve Length; and they will send you a […]
Nigel Knox Nifty Socks
If you are a slave to a job that doesn't offer casual Friday's, or you love making a statement with bold socks, Nigel Knox Nifty Socks are the socks for you. Stemming from the most recent Friday fashion trend on Wall Street, crazy socks are making a resurgence among even the most modest of crowds. […]
Burton X Red Wing Leather Ion Snowboard Boot
With snowboard season just around the corner, it's time to throw away your worn out 5 year old boots and pick up a set that will last you just as long. The Burton Ion Red Wing Collaboration boot combines the superior tech of Burton's best boot with the timeless look of Red Wing Shoe leather. […]
Peter Manning NYC
As a man who has a fairly good eye for fashion, sometimes it's hard to actually find nice clothes that fit. I am what some would call vertically challenged. At 5'8″ I'm smack in the middle of average height, so you think there would be more choices. It seems that most quality goods cater to […]
CST-01 Watch
The CST-01 by Central Standard Timing is claimed to be the thinnest watch in the world. Utilizing E Ink technology, its creators were able to set a clock into a 0.5mm pocket etched into a single piece of stainless steel. The product of this mating is an ultra-thin, ultra-flexible, rugged watch with excellent readability and […]
SlimFold Wallet
The SlimFold Wallet is a waterproof, ultra-strong and ultra thin wallet made of Tyvek; the same material used in postal envelopes. This wallet measures 3-1/2″ x 4-7/8″ and is 6x thinner and 5x lighter than comparable leather wallets. SlimFold features 10 easy-access card slots and a convenient ID window for any situations that may arise […]
Everlane Weekender Bag
The Weekender by Everlane should be a staple of every man's travel kit. This lightweight cabin-sized bag is perfect for day trips and weekend trips. Its reverse denim construction make it stand out, but in all the right ways. Everlane spared no expense, employing 100% leather straps and accents, and water resistant khaki twill lining. […]
Ellie Hayes 5 Panel Caps
Every now and then we come across something that is so unique and refreshing, it makes our day. Ellie Hayes 5 Panel Caps are just that.
URGE Footwear
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Turns out the whole damned incident that got the defendant in trouble was a neighbor of his just two houses down!!! For two years my guy was being nice to the jackass who wrongly identified the defendant, and gave the cops his first name and the house he lived in! The reason my guy didn't know the neighbor was the one who gave the cops the wrong identity is because the former defendant's attorney, in his wisdom, never supplied the defendant with the case paperwork until 2 days before the trial. This prevented my guy from identifying his stupid neighbor until the trial was over and he discovered the address of the stupid, lying jackass .
Later in the case, this jackass further lied to the D.A., telling them that the defendant threw rocks at his house. Totally untrue, since the former defendant never knew during the multiple year case that his neighbor made up lies to the police and D.A. twice.
This killed any chance for the case being settled in a deal because the D.A. felt the rock throwing incident was witness intimidation. The D. A. apparently never investigated the made up incidents, and he never notified the Court about the made up rock throwing incident.
The D.A. refused to do what the judge and the defendant's attorney thought would happen because of this fake incident, and settle the case prior to trial.
Once the jury found the defendant not guilty unanimously, the jackass neighbor has approached the former defendant immediately, to lie once again. He then asked my guy to treat his family well. That is a galling and very ironic statement, because he was the one who treated the former defendant and his family extremely poorly by making up these false IDs telling the police incorrectly that the defendant stole the laptop and threw rocks at his house.
He told my guy that he didn't go to court to testify because he spoke to some mutual friends of himself and the defendant, and was told my guy was a good family man.
What comes around goes around. After all the damage he's caused to the defendant's family, it turns out the jackass and his family now fear the defendant, who is free because he didn't commit the crime. Obviously the jackass and his family thought the defendant would be serving hard time now, not living 40 yards away.
He told the court something else entirely, that he was out of town but on I-10 at Read Boulevard, and heading straight to court right before closing statements, his absolute last chance to squeeze in his made up testimony. After delaying proceedings to wait for the jackass, he never showed up, annoying Judge Ben Willard substantially. The jackass neighbor was subpoenaed to tell the judge why he never showed up for court.
The former defendant is no threat to anyone. He is as peaceful a fellow as you can find. That the jackass would lie for no reason about him and put my guy and his family through two years of hell is a huge mystery to me.


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Summary report, SAO Plenary meeting, Juneau, Alaska, March 2017 (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017)Summary report from plenary session at SAO meeting in Juneau, 8-9 March, 2017.
Sustainable Development Working Group 2017-2019 Work Plan (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-15)The Projects identified in this work plan consist of both projects that have already been endorsed by the SDWG and projects that are under development for future SDWG review and possible endorsement. Additional project ...
Telecommunications infrastructure in the Arctic: a circumpolar assessment (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02-07)This report presents the Task Force's investigation and analysis, including maps showing the extent of telecommunications coverage in each of the eight Arctic Sates. The report also provides an overview of each State's ...
Traditional Knowledge; Progress Report (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017-02)The Arctic Council Recognizes the importance of Traditional Knowledge (TK) and there is a growing appreciation for utilizing TK, Local Knowledge and science through a collaborative approach. This progress report provides ...


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Contact Information
Richard Ivey Building 2357
- Behavioral Economics
- Marketing Metrics
- Political Marketing
- Marketing Accountability
Faculty Focus
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Research Publications
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Neil's research has two strands. The first investigates the measurement of marketing performance and the accounting/marketing interface. The second focuses on the impact of non-standard decision making in commercial and political markets using evolutionary game theory and behavioural economics.
Neil is the Chair of the Marketing Accountability Standards Board advisors. He is co-author of Marketing Metrics: The Manager's Guide to Measuring Marketing Performance (3rd edition) Wharton School Press. Neil blogs weekly on decision-making and management at www.neilbendle.com and is co-author of a cartoon book: Behavioural Economics for Kids.
- Measurable Marketing
- Competition and Competitor Analysis
- Decision Making
Programs Taught
- PhD
- PhD, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
- MBA, Darden School, University of Virginia
- MA, University of Liverpool
- BA, University of Nottingham
Recent Refereed Articles
Bagga, C.; Bendle, N. T.; Cotte, J.,
2019, "Object Valuation and Non-Ownership Possession: How Renting and Borrowing Impact Willingness-to-pay", Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, December 42(1): 97 - 117.
Abstract: Prior research on object valuation ignores the effect of non-ownership physical possession types such as renting and borrowing. Evidence from four experiments demonstrates that the valuation (i.e., willingness-to-pay) for rented objects is greater than the valuation for non-possessed or borrowed objects. Borrowed objects are not valued any differently than non-possessed objects. Psychological ownership mediates the relationship between valuation and non-ownership physical possession. Additionally, psychological ownership varies for different possession types (ownership, renting, and borrowing) as its contributing routes (control, self-investment, and knowledge) operate differently for each possession type. As further evidence of the psychological ownership based theoretical account, the research shows that rented objects are not valued higher than non-possessed objects if the control or self-investment routes of psychological ownership are suppressed. The moderating influence of product hedonism–utilitarianism and consumers' tightwad–spendthrift tendency on the valuation of rented and borrowed objects is also examined.
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Lu, S.; Wang, X.; Bendle, N. T.,
(Forthcoming), "Does Piracy Create Online Word-of-Mouth? An Empirical Analysis in Movie Industry", Management Science.
Abstract: Anecdotal evidence suggests that counterfeiting/piracy can help create online word-of-mouth (WOM) and through this boost demand but how powerful is such WOM? To answer this question, we conduct a descriptive study with some attempts to establish near causality. We estimate the impact of piracy on WOM and ultimately revenue by applying a panel data method to all movies widely released in the U.S. from 2015 to 2017. In identifying the effects of piracy we make inventive use of Russian piracy data to construct instrument variables for piracy in the U.S. This is possible as the key piracy site, the Pirate Bay, has been blocked in Russia since 2015. We find movies with pre-release piracy are associated with lower revenues despite the WOM effect. Critically, however, we show a positive correlation between post-release piracy and WOM volume and, extend the field, by finding that the presence of post-release piracy is associated with about 3.0% increase in box office revenue. We also note the impact of a raid by the Swedish Police that temporarily took down the Pirate Bay website in December 2014. The period when the site was down experienced a decline in WOM volume and revenues, consistent with the effect of lower post-release piracy predicted by our models. Our findings suggest approaches to target scarce anti-piracy resources, such as focusing on tackling damaging pre-release piracy.
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Bendle, N. T.; Bagga, C.; Nastasoiu, M-A.,
2019, "Forging a Stronger Academic-Practitioner Partnership - The Case of Net Promoter Score (NPS)", Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice, April 27(2): 210 - 226.
Abstract: This research examines the issues that impede the development of robust academic analysis of popular managerial practices and metrics using the case of the Net Promoter Score/System (NPS). The issues identified include limited academic access to the original methodology/data underlying a managerial practice, different vocabularies used by academics and practitioners, the inability of academics to disprove unfalsifiable claims, and the lack of any precise specification of theory. Finally, academics' failure to pay detailed attention to dependent variables leads to confused messages being sent to managers. We offer recommendations to overcome these issues.
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Nastasoiu, M-A.; Bendle, N. T.; Vandenbosch, M. B.,
2019, "Improving Measurement With Big Data: Variety-Seeking And Survival", Applied Marketing Analytics, January 4(3): 253 - 263.
Abstract: Big Data can be used to make sense of highly unstructured consumer data, and improve both the reliability and validity of measures that have historically required manual coding. Furthermore, using available secondary data allows for much faster coding. This research proposes a new and more robust way to measure the degree of variety-seeking exhibited by consumers. It employs the Million Song Dataset, a database of consumergenerated tags describing musical styles, to create measures of musical variety with minimal manual coding. Using a sample of 10,511 SiriusXM subscribers, the research compares this novel method of measuring variety-seeking behaviours with a more simple model, and finds that the novel method is a more accurate predictor of churn.
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Bendle, N. T.; Butt, M.,
2018, "The Misuse of Accounting-Based Approximations of Tobin's Q in a World of Market-Based Assets", Marketing Science, June 37(3): 484 - 504.
Abstract: Accounting-based approximations of Tobin's q (AATQ) are increasingly popular in marketing. AATQ differ from Tobin's original conception in that they use accounting data to assess the replacement cost of a firm's assets the core problem with this is that valuable assets go unrecorded in external reports, including systematic under-recording of market-based assets. This research examines the extensive erroneous claims made about AATQ in marketing studies. We note the widespread use of the metrics and demonstrate that the AATQ used in marketing (1) are not comparable across industries, (2) do not use only tangible assets in their denominator, and (3) should not find equilibrium at 1. AATQ are often described as performance metrics and can respond appropriately to certain types of positive performance. Unfortunately, they also respond positively to performance-neutral strategic choices. Furthermore, whenever AATQ exceed 1, as is typical, they increase even with completely wasted investments. We note that AATQ are especially problematic measures of performance for marketers because they are biased towards reporting that investments in market-based assets (e.g., brand equity and customer satisfaction) are effective. The misuse of AATQ we document suggests the need for marketing scholars to pay greater attention to the theoretical underpinnings of their metrics.
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Ryoo, J.; Bendle, N. T.,
2017, "Understanding the Social Media Strategies of US Primary Candidates", Journal of Political Marketing, December 16(3-4): 244 - 266.
Abstract: This paper examines the social media strategies of candidates seeking their party's nomination for the 2016 U.S. presidential election. We use textual analysis to understand what candidates focused on. We assess eight themes covered in Twitter posts. For example, Clinton focused on GUN CONTROL, while Sanders focused on climate change. Using Facebook data, we introduce a topic modeling approach, latent Dirichlet allocation, to the political marketing literature. This allows us to uncover what topics the candidates focus on without researcher intervention and, using a dynamic model, show how this changes over time. We note that Clinton's focus on Trump increases toward the end of the primary campaign.
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Bendle, N. T.; Wang, X.,
2017, "Marketing Accounts", International Journal of Research in Marketing, September 34(3): 604 - 621.
Abstract: Marketing actions frequently create long-term value yet this is often not recorded in financial accounts. The same records are typically used for internal reporting limiting both recognition of the value created by marketing, and accountability for the misuse of market-based assets. Creating comprehensive marketing accounts can mitigate the problems caused by financial accounting's omission of market-based assets. We explain current accounting practice, outline the idea of marketing accounts, and contrast this with current accounting practice. Marketing accounts capture the value of market-based assets, applying accounting's matching concept as consistently as possible to treat marketing as an investment where appropriate. These accounts are based upon expected value, and are feasible within accounting rules given they aim only to aid management, not investor, decision making. Marketing accounts vary between, but not within, firms, and are comprehensive and regular. Finally, they are controlled by marketers with assumptions and models recorded and approved by the chief marketing officer. We conclude by illustrating how to implement marketing accounts.
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Bendle, N. T.; Bagga, C.,
2017, "The Confusion About CLV In Case-Based Teaching Materials", Marketing Education Review, March 27(1): 27 - 38.
Abstract: We review 33 cases and related materials to understand how Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) is taught. We examine 1) If CLV is calculated using something other than contribution (e.g., revenue)? 2) If discounting is used? And 3) whether acquisition costs are subtracted before reporting CLV? We show considerable confusion in teaching materials they contain incorrect formula, erroneous claims, and contradict other materials from the same school. The solutions we offer should improve the teaching of quantitative marketing. We recommend educators always (a) use contribution margin, (b) discount cash flows, and (c) never subtract acquisition costs before reporting CLV.
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Bendle, N. T.; Thomson, M.,
2016, "Indirect Prejudice: The Danger in Considering Others' Preferences during a Primary Election", Journal of Customer Behaviour, October 15(3): 239 - 259.
Abstract: In a primary election, the normative advice is for voters to consider a candidate's electability that is, to incorporate others' preferences into their own choice. We identify an ethical problem with considering electability and investigate indirect prejudice, which is the impact of other voters' prejudice on a non-prejudiced person's vote. We use an analytical model to show that indirect prejudice impacts outcomes in a primary election, where considering others' preferences is normatively superior, but not in a general election, where personal preferences dominate. When strategic voters in a primary over-predict the prejudice of general election voters, they can reject a candidate facing prejudice who the majority of voters prefer. We also present the results of an experiment that shows prompting respondents to think about prejudice reduces support for a female candidate but only in a primary election. We conclude by noting the ethical dilemma tied to indirect prejudice and letting others' prejudice impact our decisions.
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Horne, D.; Bendle, N. T.,
2016, "Gift Cards: A Review and Research Agenda", International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research, June 26(2): 154 - 170.
Abstract: Gift cards have received limited study despite being a key element of many retailers' strategies. One reason may be that approaching the study of gift cards from a traditional economic perspective, i.e. ignoring social relationships, leaves little justification for the rapid increase in gift card sales. Failing to see the value of gift cards, many commentators go so far as to argue against the purchase of gift cards, suggesting that consumers would better off using other gift types. This misses the important point that givers voluntarily buy cards and receivers enjoy gaining them. Consumers undoubtedly perceive the value in gift cards. We suggest that taking a broader perspective on consumer behavior and considering consumers involved in social systems that encourage gift giving, allows us to see the value gift cards create while allowing us to address the concerns gift cards raise more effectively. In this article, we detail the benefits created for givers, receivers, and merchants by the use of gift cards. We highlight areas with significant public policy implications. We outline an agenda for some promising areas of research, including seeking to gain a better understanding of the psychology of giving gift cards and the economics of retail strategies dependent upon gift card usage.
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Bendle, N. T.; Wang, X.; Mai, F.,
2016, "Understanding Co-Authorship among Consumer Behavior Scholars", Journal for Advancement of Marketing Education, June 24(1).
Abstract: Purpose of the Study: To understand co-authorship habits among a set of consumer behavior scholars. We analyze the consumer behavior community and shed light on why these scholars co-author. MethodDesign and Sample: Our data covers all issues of the Journal of Consumer Psychology and the Journal of Consumer Research to December 2014, totaling 2,698 articles with 5,951 author credits. We describe the data and community characteristics. We advance the literature by using modern social network analysis techniques to map a social network and provide social network metrics across two journals using over 40 years of data. Results: We show the distribution of authorship of papers, highlight co-authorship habits, and illustrate rising coauthorship over time. We reveal the most connected scholars, and those with critical connections. The community is surprisingly coherent while most only publish one paper, 72% of scholars are connected by co-authorship. We highlight what we term active collaboration between the hyper-productive scholars, and demonstrate how intergenerational collaboration works through a school's network. Value to Marketing Educators: Marketing educators will benefit from the descriptive data we provide to aid administrative and career decisions. We show the network of co-authorship and provide benchmarks for marketing academics. We illustrate that consumer behavior is a meaningful community and provide evidence why scholars collaborate.
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Bendle, N. T.; Bagga, C.,
2016, "The metrics that marketers muddle", MIT Sloan Management Review, March 57(3): 73 - 82.
Abstract: Despite their widely acknowledged importance, some popular marketing metrics are regularly misunderstood and misused. Here's how to clear up the confusion that surrounds five common marketing metrics.
Bendle, N. T.; Cotte, J.,
2016, "Assumptions of Rationality in A Political Market: The Case of the Republican Autopsy", Journal of Nonprofit & Public Sector Marketing, March 28(1): 66 - 83.
Abstract: There exists considerable controversy over what voter rationality assumptions underlie political marketing. Some of this controversy derives from the lack of clear definitions of rationality. An examination of seven common assumptions that underlie the concept of rationality shows that only a modest level of information, freedom from errors, and consistency are necessary for the marketing concept to have value in politics. The authors examine the implicit assumptions regarding voter rationality of the experienced Republican political campaign managers who wrote the Growth and Opportunity Project (The Republican Autopsy) their assumptions of voter rationality are consistent with those in the theoretical review. We find they appreciate the value of correctly tailoring messages and do not subscribe to a belief that political markets are efficient. We suggest that greater clarity about the various meanings of rationality should better allow marketing theorists to embrace ideas from disparate disciplines.
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Bendle, N. T.; Wang, X.,
2016, "Uncovering the Message from the Mess of Big Data", Business Horizons, January 59(1): 115 - 124.
Abstract: User-generated content, such as online product reviews, is a valuable source of consumer insight. Such unstructured big data is generated in real-time, easily accessed, and contains messages consumers want managers to hear. Analyzing such data has potential to revolutionize market research and competitive analysis but how to extract the messages? How to condense the vast amount of data into insights to help steer businesses strategy? We describe a non-proprietary technique that can be applied by anyone with statistical training. Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) can analyze huge amounts of text and describe the content as focusing on unseen attributes in a specific weighting. For example, a review of a graphic novel might be analyzed to focus 70% on the storyline and 30% on the graphics. Aggregating the content from numerous consumers allows us to understand what is, collectively, on consumers' minds and from this we can infer what consumers care about. We can even highlight which attributes are seen positively or negatively. The value of this technique goes well beyond the CMO's office as LDA can map the relative strategic positions of competitors where they matter most -- in the minds of consumers.
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Wang, X.; Bendle, N. T.; Mai, F.; Cotte, J.,
2015, "The Journal of Consumer Research at Forty: A Historical Analysis", Journal of Consumer Research, June 42(1): 5 - 18.
Abstract: This article reviews forty years of the Journal of Consumer Research. Using text-mining, the authors uncover the key phrases associated with consumer research. The authors use a topic modeling procedure to uncover 16 topics that have featured in the journal since its inception, and to show the trends in topics over time. For example, the authors highlight the decline in Family Decision Making research and the flourishing of Social Identity and Influence research since the journal's inception. A citation analysis shows which JCR articles have had the most impact, and compares the topics in top cited articles with all JCR journal articles. The authors show that Methodological and Consumer Culture papers tend to be heavily cited. Finally, the authors conclude by investigating the scholars that have been the top contributors to the journal across the four decades of its existence. And to better understand which schools have contributed most to the knowledge of consumer research over this history, the authors provide an analysis of where these top performing scholars were trained. Our approach shows that the JCR archives can be an excellent source of data for scholars trying to understand the complicated, challenging, and dynamic field of consumer research.
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Honours & Awards
- Ivey Business School, Research Merit Award, 2016, 2017
- JAME - 2016 Outstanding Review of the Year
- David G. Burgoyne Faculty Fellowship (2014-17)
- Assistant/Associate Professor of Marketing, Ivey Business School, Western University (2010-present)
- Finance Manager Labour Party (UK) (1996-2002)


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A little update on the new look I gave my bedroom bench with some new pillows.
I'm liking these pillow's on it much better then the ones I had on it before in the last post.
I Love this pillow it is so adorable! Can you believe I got it at goodwill for only 2.99!
This picture dose not do it justice, but this pillow is super sparkly and it brings in the perfect amount of bling that I love.