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The ranking of our website at the top of 'Australian Business Announcements' for our client press releases exploded our traffic to the site and it continues to grow.
We have been working with Tony for the last 4 months on SEO strategy and implementation. During this period we have gone from 5 front pages to 18 front pages for our highly competitive keywords. Tony only works within the 'Google' rules and the amazing results he delivers shows that Google recognize this. If you are looking to transform your business online, then you should be working with Tony and his team.
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On the 1st August 2018 Google rolled out a "broad core algorithm update" that was wide reaching. This update has been dubbed the "Medic update" by online commentators of SEO. There was quite a bit of forum chat about this update as some sites "won" big time and others "lost" big time, which makes sense as the ranking game is pretty much a zero-sum game. Like others we had been trying to make sense of what happened and this commentary explains what we know. (there is no manual update issued by Google on updates like this!)
Why is it called the Medic update?
It's called the Medic update because Barry Schwartz, a prolific writers in the search industry, called it that. It doesn't mean this update only affected medical sites, quite the reverse from our observations.
What do we know about this update?
In reality: not much. Google hasn't said anything specific, and repeat their standard party line:
Well if you think this isn't that helpful, its the best you are going to get from Google on this or any update. You shouldn't "just" build great content. Great content has to fit with the focus of your site, whether that's informing people, selling products or services, or some other intent and it has to be high quality and more than just 200 words!
This very good Search Engine Land article gives insight on how the impact of this update can be overcome if you have been affected:
How a physician review site recovered from Google's 'medic' update
A website in the healthcare niche saw improvement after removing the Google auto-translate plugin and rating schema from their translated pages.
On Aug. 1, Google released an algorithmic update (aka "the Medic update") and since then many websites, especially those in the health niche, are trying to find a way to get their traffic back.
Our site, doctoranytime.gr, experienced a staggering blow from this update and it has been a real struggle to overcome it, not to mention a real stress test for our business. We want to share our insights and methodology to help the community.
Our website is in the health niche where someone can find information about physicians, see reviews from verified patients and schedule an appointment for free.
Since 2015, we have been working systematically on our SEO and were proud of our progress. Until one day everything changed.
What just happened?
The Aug. 1 update came hard on us!
This update was about reassuring a safe journey on sensitive topics like health, finance and anything related that could affect users well being.
Websites covering content around these topics have to be extra cautious not to try and manipulate users into purchasing products or services they never really intended to buy.
That is why the name YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) has been given to this kind of websites.
Since we got hit by this update, we assumed we didn't qualify as a trustworthy source and our main objective was to re-establish our E-A-T (Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) according to Google's new standards.
The impact this update had on our website
A month after the update, the results were disheartening. We lost on average 50 percent of our organic traffic:
Organic traffic (August vs. July):
- -72 percent drop on our blog (health articles and guest blogging)
- -44 percent drop on our content pages (information about health and medical topics)
- -47 percent drop on out listing pages (physicians and clinics)
- -47 percent drop for our product pages (a physicians private page)
* percentages are counted in sessions; seasonality is included
On average our SERPs dropped by five positions.
How we encountered the drop on our blog and content pages
Our blog is on a subdomain and mostly consists of glossary medical terms and articles by physicians and guest blogs.
We were aware of some SEO problems but we believed it would not affect our main domain.
The drop was so profound that we quickly assumed it was the root of all our problems. So we were forced to treat it as a spam website.
What we did
- We used "nofollow"' on every link pointing from our website to our blog and vice versa.
- We used a different footer on our blog and completely separated it from our main domain until they became two different entities, with almost no interlinking.
- We went aggressively through the old style boost, nuke or noindex process.
We also had to deal with the structure of our content, both on our blog and our main domain.
Falsely, we had combined the Do intent (to find a physician for a specific medical condition aka the "listing page") with the Know intent (to learn about a medical condition aka the "knowledge" page) into the same page, sadly honoring the YMYL label that had fallen upon us.
So we completely separated them and kept each page focused on the user intent we wanted to appear for in the search results.
- Know: Pure content with health information about a specific medical condition with as fewer promotional destruction as possible.
- Do: Listing pages especially focused on the particular medical condition
What we also did
- We reduced the amount of our promotional CTAs from four to five to just two or even one.
- We created an editorial policy and openly informed how we verify health information.
- We enhanced our author's bio information.
- We had physicians review the content and added them as reviewers (inside the schema as well).
- We linked the author profiles with author pages (only with bio information) and also their website (if available).
- We added forms asking doctors and patients feedback.
In other words, we made sure that we not mess with our's (and Google's) user intent, made sure our promotional tactics were as minimal as possible and got as much feedback as possible.
How we encountered the drop on our listing and product pages
Since the very beginning, we identified a very serious problem with our rating star snippets in the rich results. They stopped appearing under every physician page in the search results as they used to and 30.000 verified reviews from patients for approximately 5.000 doctors simply disappeared!
Losing our rating stars was certainly interdependent with the major drop we had on both on our product and listing pages and this usually happens during big updates. This was another clear signal we have quality problems and that we need to work towards our E-A-T.
After a lot of research and going through the Google Quality Reviews Guide several times we decided to focus on three key elements to solve this.
1. Check online reputation
This was one of the earliest recommendations and it was a great source of hints that helped us create a personalized E-A-T to-do list.
We were really surprised when we found a couple of reviews online from people saying that our physician ratings are untrustworthy. Could this be it?
Our review policy is pretty straightforward and we do everything by the book, so we didn't believe this could be true. Obviously, the problem was that we did not share this with our users in a clear and friendly way.
We came up with some great ideas to solve this by adding more information to make our users feel safer. Our recovery happened before we had time to implement any of these changes, so we know for a fact that as far as it concerns just a couple of bad reviews online it's not an important factor.
But still, it was a great source for information and helped us understand what E-A-T is for our website and where we should focus.
2. Update structured data and metadata
After some digging, we found something that looked like a glitch on the algorithm.
Our website has two languages and while the rating stars didn't work for our main country-language they were still showing up for search terms in the translated version!
This was so strange, but we successfully replicated the issue with a multi-language website of a competitor in another country, using a proxy.
After clarifying that the star rating snippet was working in only one language, we only had to figure out why, in our case, it had chosen the translated version instead of the main language.
(I even started a topic on Webmaster Forum, you may check it if you are interested.)
So in parallel with our E-A-T, we started working on our structured data in case there was a problem we were missing.
What we did:
- We checked all our structured data again, applied all the recommended schemas and removed as many warnings as possible.
- Instead of only using language targeting hreflangs we also added language-country targeting and the x-default, according to Google's guidelines.
- In the sitemaps, we listed for index only in the main language
3. Google auto-translate plugin
Back in January, we released the second language for our website. We translated most of our resources but we still had a lot of work ahead of us. So, we used the Google auto-translate plugin, as a temporary solution.
On Oct. 19, we decided to remove the plugin because we had reasons to believe that it might somehow interfere with the crawlers. I think it's a diabolic coincidence that Marie Haynes tweeted this just a few days after our recovery.
There is a nice discussion going on and John Muller has also joined so you may want to check it out.
We never guessed at the time that it could be something considered as spam and honestly, I don't know how Google may have crawled these pages. We were careful enough to use the "rel=canonical" and we found no signs of these pages being indexed.
In any case, this was indeed one of our changes.
Results and key takeaways
While many online SEO tools may have been triggered on the 26th, I am 100 percent sure the "Thanksgiving update" happened on the 22nd because we witnessed the recovery happening in real-time.
Not only did we get our traffic and SERPs back, but now the performance is even better, taking into consideration the seasonality.
We could only speculate, as a community, if this is a rollback update of some kind or a reward update for the hard workers.
But from our point of view and after a couple of weeks, our changes worked and we certainly got a boost we had never experienced before.
Blog and health content pages
Our decision to focus on user search intent and accordingly separate our pages was a total success!
We got our SERP back for our "knowledge" content pages and as a "reward," we also rank for the same search term with the targeted listing pages for many search terms, even on the top three positions in some occasions.
Organic traffic of listing pages (targeted to a specific medical treatment):
The surge happened earlier on Oct. 7.
Organic traffic of content pages (targeted to a specific medical condition):
Listing and product pages
We got our rating stars back and along with them all of our traffic and SERPs.
We knew that if we managed to get our rating stars back everything would return to normal (and it did) so we never stopped working around the "algorithm glitch" theory.
Our last change before the update was a drastic one. We decided to completely remove the rating schema from the English pages in hopes it would trigger the crawler to prefer our main language for the rating stars. And two days later our rating reviews came back!
Until we find out more about the update, we find it hard not to believe that the rating schema triggered everything. The true paradox is that now we can't replicate the problem on our competitors as we used to. Coincidence or not, this update had something to do with it.
Next steps
Even though we recovered, we will keep working in the same direction. For one, these are strange times and we have been witnessing many rollercoaster behaviors. Secondly, this experience helped us understand the true meaning of E-A-T even though we still need to do a lot more work to be confident.
In sharing our case study, we are not suggesting that these changes will work for everyone but we found a magic formula for recovery for our site.
The key takeaway is that every change we implemented made our website stronger, safer and the user experience better. This is what you should focus on.
Opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and not necessarily Search Engine Land.
So, what have we discovered...
1/ This is a wide reaching update that has seen a number of niches impacted, not just the medical niche.
2/ We have found our own methods that deal with this which include:
a/ As noted in the Search Engine Land article, ensuring the structured data (also called schema mark up) is fully completed and shows such things as founders, and mark up their linked in profiles, who the principals of the firm are and mark up their LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus profiles.
b/ Focusing on lifting the quality of optimisation of entities supporting the business. ie. the LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus profiles of the company, its principals and founders.
c/ Focusing also on lifting the quality of referring links to the entities supporting the business. ie. the LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus profiles of the company, its principals and founders as well as business citations such as Yelp, Yellow Pages and True Local.
I would like to give you an insight into a medical practitioner's site (Advanced Chiropractic Care) who has been hit by this update. We were engaged on 11th November. Falls in rankings had been experienced and forced them to seek help from me as I am known in the industry for my penalty recovery work. (Search 'Google Recovery Services' and you will see my site spot one above the Google help pages) You can see in their ranking graph below for the 'Chiropractor Sydney' key word that they completely disappeared for the key word term 'Chiropractor Sydney' after a long period of being high on page one. I have worked hard on this site delivering to Google what they expect and you can see that the rankings have turned around and have catapulted back and on 31st December was at spot 39. If you check now I have him much higher and on 14th January 2019 in spot 16 (upper part of page two) just two weeks later.
Below is the ranking graph off AFREFS.com as at 31st December and when they crawl the site next, the graph will reflect the continuing upward trajectory.
We are delighted to confirm that late in 2018 we have been engaged by several new corporate businesses, two listed on the ASX, being Invitrocue Ltd and Zoono Groop Ltd.
Both are in the biotechnology space and their profiles are as follows:
Invitrocue Ltd is a world-class innovative life sciences company that specialises in developing ground-breaking 3D cell-based models derived from liver and tumour tissues.
Our proprietary testing methods provide valuable insights into liver toxicology, infectious diseases and oncology.
By enabling assessments of the best ways for drugs to be developed, we impart to the industry valuable knowledge in creating better, faster and more affordable disease treatments, working towards the company's goal of creating a healthier society by providing patients with the best possible care.
The business involves developing and commercialising a series of technologies derived from Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Invitrocue was first founded in 2012 to commercialise proprietary 3D cell culture technology developed by Professor Hanry Yu and colleagues at A*STAR's Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in Singapore. The technology has since been successfully developed into a commercial offering of in vitro liver models for drug toxicology testing. We have also developed a clinical service called Onco-PDO, leveraging Invitrocue's extensive expertise and know-how in 3D cell culture to grow patient-derived cancer cells in its proprietary scaffolds and other platforms to test them against a range of cancer therapies. These technologies are a key advance in the treatment of a range of cancers, and we are already working with a number of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies and clinical centres. Invitrocue is headquartered in Singapore, with operations in Australia, China, Hong Kong and Germany, and is listed on Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker IVQ
Zoono Group started off as a one antimicrobial protective formulation available in bulk packs. Zoono experienced rapid growth as news of this new unique technology started to spread.
Other client signings include Australian listed Online Brokers Directory, online brokers Australia. Their profiles are as follows:
Online Brokers Directory showcases the array of retail broking services offered by operators licensed in Australia in the option, CFD, equities and forex brokers, as well as other financial service providers like self-managed super fund managers and crypto currency exchanges. It gives visitors to the website the ability to search for, and easily make contact with, online brokers by specialty or location with ease, as well as access top-rated broker research material for their online trading or long term investing strategies.
Online Brokers Australia is a CFD, Forex & stock broker comparison and reviews company. We specialise in comparing Australian CFD providers, Australian forex brokers and Australian stock brokers.
Another significant recent client signing is Celebrity Speakers.
Celebrity Speakers was established in 1978 and has been managed by Mr David Maher since 2006. Its head office is in Sydney CBD and is Australia's premier Speakers' Bureau. They are known for finding inspiring talent, for any event, be it a lunch of 10 to a conference of 10 000 people.
The bureau specialise in providing informed advice about the best keynote speakers, MC's, and entertainers to the Corporate, Government and Association events markets in Australia and Internationally. Talent to Inspire, educate, inform and entertain.
Sydney SEO Partners are delighted to welcome these new clients and note that all have been referred to us and is testament to the quality of our work with other clients.
If you would like to know more about our SEO Freelance Consultant services, please call our principal Tony Adams any time on +61 0452633970
Strong Demand Confirmed For Deicorp's 'The Anders' Apartments
In an exclusive interview with Blog Chicks, the sales team at The Anders Ashfield confirmed the strong demand for apartments in this high quality Deicorp designed and built project.
The Anders is just one of several current projects Sydney based Deicorp is delivering across the city at this time. They are family-owned and since 1999 have been recognised as the hallmark of Sydney property developers. Delivering high quality mixed-use, residential apartments, commercial and retail projects in 40 suburbs across Sydney.
Deicorp developed properties help build communities. Clever, connected, affordable and accessible, a Deicorp residence is a smart choice for singles, couples, growing families, downsizers, and astute investors. The Anders is one of these.
Fouad Deiri OAM, Founder and Chairman of Deicorp, said this when interviewed by Metro Cities Media, "We are delighted with the strong early interest in The Anders. Recent 'off the plan' apartments for sales that have sold vindicate our confidence in the design, location and suitability of the complex to meet the needs of all future residents. Home buyers and smart investors are purchasing units and taking advantage of an undersupply of new apartments across Sydney"
Deicorp is award winning and committed to providing confidence and peace of mind for every purchaser by delivering a complete end-to-end service. From their superior site selection to extensive expertise in design and construction. Their sales and customer-focused service, and after-sales support, ensures purchasers a first class experience every step of the way
About The Anders Ashfield
The Anders' offers a new calibre of modern luxury and architectural ingenuity, A unique visual composition is enhanced by carefully selected materials and oasis-like common areas. The breath-taking rooftop garden is a perfect backdrop for sunset drinks and evenings of entertainment, whilst the lush courtyard is an ideal setting for weekend barbecues with family and friends.
Learn more about The Anders Ashfield by visiting our website here: https://www.theandersashfield.com.au/
Deicorp are dynamic property developers with a current book of Sydney projects includes not only the The Anders at Ashfield but Tallawong Village at Rouse Hill, The Ashford at Castle Hill, Proximity Rouse Hill, Downtown at Zetland, The Banks at Rockdale and Highline at Westmead.
Media Contact
Company: The Anders Ashfield
Contact Name: Kara Napper
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Phone: +61-1300-104-751
Address: 220 Liverpool Street Ashfield, Sydney, NSW 2216, Australia
Website: https://www.theandersashfield.com.au
2018 Is The Celebration Of 40 Years In Business For Celebrity Speakers
Founded in 1978 by the late Christine Maher, Celebrity Speakers celebrates in 2018 the 40th year of providing professional keynote speakers, MC's, and entertainers to the Corporate, Government and Association events markets in Australia and Internationally.
Celebrity Speakers is Australia's premier Speakers' Bureau. It represents the acknowledged leaders and experts from Business, Media, Science, Sport and Entertainment from Australia and around the world. They provide informed advice about the best people to Inspire, Inform, Educate and Entertain audiences at events ranging from a boardroom lunch for 10 people, to an International Conference with 10,000 people.
Mr David Maher, Managing Director of Celebrity Speakers since 2006 made these comments when asked about the 40-year celebration of the founding of the bureau, "It is a wonderful milestone for us to achieve and reflects the dedication and desire of our founder, Christine Maher, to provide a sustainable world class service all those years ago. In that time, there has been tremendous change from teams working in office environments to the modern corporate now working in virtual teams. Our bringing the best people to assist create greater workplace connectivity has never been more important than it is today."
The bureau is truly global with international placements of keynote and after dinner speakers to all parts of the globe including Henry Kissinger, Neil Armstrong, the Dalai Lama and numerous heads of state, leaders of industry and sporting celebrities.
"It is incredible to think that four decades ago, Christine Maher created the world's first Celebrity Speakers Bureau and it still remains in its original form. A bureau established to identify & provide 'talent to inspire.' Our team have continued the very highest standards set by Christine which have stood the test of time well, that we look to maintain for the next 40 years!" said Mr Maher.
To learn more about Celebrity Speakers and how they can help you with your next event, visit the website here: https://www.celebrityspeakers.com.au/
About Celebrity Speakers
Celebrity Speakers was established in 1978 and has been managed by Mr David Maher since 2006. Its head office is in Sydney CBD and is Australia's premier Speakers' Bureau. They are known for finding inspiring talent, for any event, be it a lunch of 10 to a conference of 10 000 people.
The bureau specialise in providing informed advice about the best keynote speakers, MC's, and entertainers to the Corporate, Government and Association events markets in Australia and Internationally. Talent to Inspire, educate, inform and entertain.
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Contact Name: Mr David Maher
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Address: Head Office – History House 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Website: https://www.celebrityspeakers.com.au
Club Med Confirm Continuing Strong Bookings for Their Bali Beachside Resort
Club Med confirm strong bookings ahead of the May to July peak dry months season.
Between fields of rice paddies and temples, the Club Med Bali Resort is a sanctuary for families and friends on the shores of Nusa Dua. With masses of space to unwind, contemporary design inspired by local culture, an adults-only Zen Pool overlooking a lush field of palm trees, a holiday to Club Med Bali rejuvenates body and spirit.
There are so many things to do at the resort from visiting the floating restaurant with delectable al fresco dining, exploring the nearby temples or be pampered in the Spa by MANDARA. Plus, embrace the spirt of local culture with Balinese cooking lessons and evening shows. Club Med Bali holidays have never been so blissful!
Little ones are well catered for and can fly on the trapeze or play about in the splash pool with new friends in a safe environment.
It is no wonder Bali is one of Australia's favourite holiday destinations. Towering coconut palms and long, sandy beaches under the warm tropical sun. Tourists love Bali for the rich cultural and spiritual history they can explore, with fragrant foods, temples and traditional festivals which explains the strong tourism numbers in recent years.
Emma Cayeux, spokesperson for Club Med said, "Bookings are strong for different times of year with surfers wanting to catch the best waves between April & October, and chasers of culture booking to attend the Nyepi Festival in March or the Galungan Festival in February" She went on to say, "Bali has something for everyone and our kids club activities make it a truly great all-inclusive family holiday resort."
About Club Med
Club Med is the worldwide leader in upscale Premium All Inclusive holidays. Guests have the freedom to enjoy the wide variety of services and activities that our Resorts offer, be it on their own or with others.
The extraordinary Club Med experience includes accommodation with refined comfort, all gourmet meals, all-day bar and snacking, a wide selection of sports and leisure, night entertainment and parties, as well as children's clubs for all ages. Guests get to enjoy true quality time with their loved ones knowing that everything is safe and taken care of.
With over 67 resorts located all over the world, vacationers may look forward to spending a truly unforgettable holiday at exotic locations!
For more information on all inclusive Bali holidays please visit the Club Med website https://www.clubmed.com.au
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Emma Cayeux
Company Name: Club Med
Company Address: 227 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW Australia 2000
Phone: 1800 258 263
Shapewear Range Launched By Modibodi
Modibodi specialises in period & leak proof underwear for women and has just launched its much anticipated 'Shapewear' range.
The team at Modibodi know only too well that one of the more frustrating things in the like of a woman is the uncomfortable & heavy bloated feeling they get around 'that time of month'. Their design team have listened to their customers and created the shapewear leak-proof briefs that contour a woman's body with maximum flow protection so they never have to worry about sneaky lady leaks ever again!
Not only is the new range innovative, it is a world first exclusive design. The contour hi-waist full brief with leak-proof technology brings added protection to ensure that all who wear the range feel 100% confident. Modibodi was made so that every lady can go with a different flow.
Modibodi Founder and CEO Kristy Chong is a fashion tech entrepreneur and is a well recognised leader, recently being named as the 2018 NSW Businesswoman of the year. She was inspired to develop, design and create Modibodi after her second child due to her own experience with pelvic floor issues. Kristy noted that despite modern advancements in technology, our underwear has remained the same. "In a world where technology has improved women's day to day lives from sleep through to exercise, I felt it was high time that our underwear took on the same route. It is also high time that incontinence issues are brought out into the open to remove the stigma associated with it and is why we are helping to promote world incontinence week" said Kristy
The Modibodi breathable nd smoothing shapewear briefs have the signature patented Modifier technology that absorbs up to 10ml of flow where its periods, discharge, light bladder leaks that's roughly 1-1 ½ tampons! They can be used alone on light to medium period days or as back up on heavier flow days. Not only does the shapewear briefs safely absorb fluid and locks it away, it also fights bacteria and stops smells.
The Modibodi team are all about respecting and empowering women and their bodies on the inside as well as on the outside. The innovate inbuilt mesh panel is designed to smooth and compliment your body shape in all its curves as it smooths your silhouette in all the right places that's right, not tight!
They believe that everybody is beautiful no matter what your body shape, so their new shapewear range of briefs include sizes from 10 (S)-18 (2XL).
The full range of the Modibodi collection is also environmentally friendly, as they are reusable and sustainable to save mother earth from the growing number of landfills. Modibodi is committed to changing the world, one underwear at a time and at the same time help women look and feel amazing during the process!
To learn more about Modibodi and their new shapewear range, visit the website here: https://www.modibodi.com/
About Modibodi
Modibodi is modern, protective apparel created to give all bodies more confidence and comfort, and a more sustainable solution to disposable hygiene. Modibodi, modern underwear and swimwear for all body types and was launched late 2013. For almost two years Founder and CEO, Kristy Chong, spent her time designing, developing, and testing her patented Modifier Technology leak-proof undies into the Modibodi collection. Modibodi believes that making a positive impact should be as easy as changing the undies we wear and now your swimwear. Together with Modibodi, we are breaking taboos, opening minds, mentioning the "unmentionables" with a reusable, sustainable product line that will benefit all bodies on this planet.
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Property Investors Alerted To Boyant Queenstown Property Market
In a recent look at the New Zealand property market, Eleven Media have alerted clients and property investors to the continuing buoyant Queenstown property market.
On 10th May 2018, as widely expect, The Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept its official cash rate unchanged at a record low of 1.75 percent. The central bank last moved the key rate in November of 2016. Economic growth and employment in New Zealand remain robust and at sustainable levels.
Eleven Media found property values increased in 14 out of 16 regions across New Zealand showing the continued demand for good properties particularly as listings continue to remain low in many parts of the country. The only exceptions to the price increases were Auckland and Canterbury - down 0.6% and 0.9% respectively - but these are only very small decreases and actually suggest that these markets have stabilised now.
It has been established that overall sentiment in the residential property market has continued to track upwards this year, gaining 8 percentage points in the last quarter. This follows an increase of 13 percentage points in the previous quarter.
A net positive 36 per cent of respondents now expect median house prices to increase over the next 12 months, up from a net positive 28 per cent three months ago and 15 per cent six months ago. The highest expectations for house price rises is Queenstown, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga, and Hamilton. The median price for property in the Queenstown Lakes region is now $950,000.
For expert comment, Eleven Media asked leading Queenstown real estate agent David Penrose on his observations and said, "Property sales in Queenstown during May 2018 were extremely buoyant. There were in the vicinity of 89 transactions combining for a turnover in excess of $89,000,000 NZD. Of note 36 homes found new owners, along with 21 apartments and 11 residential sections."
On investigation, Eleven Media found that in June there continued to be a steady number of purchasers looking to secure property in one of the most sought-after locations in New Zealand. They also found that currently, the combined population for Queenstown and Wanaka is approximately 38,000 and this is predicted to double in the next 40 years. The present visitor numbers on a peak day are 80,000 and this is predicted to increase to 138,000 in the next 40 years.
Further information on the property market in Queenstown can be gained by contacting David Penrose via his website here: http://www.davidpenrose.com
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Online Brokers Australia Feature Pepperstone Forex Broker Review
Blog Headline: Online Brokers Australia Review Site Features Pepperstone FX Broker
Online Brokers Australia feature Pepperstone Group Limited with a 'highly recommended' forex broker rating in its selective review of ASIC licenced brokers.
Blog Summary: Sydney based Online Brokers Australia feature Pepperstone Group Limited with a 'highly recommended' forex broker rating in its selective review of ASIC licenced brokers.
Many online CFD and Forex broker review sites show the "same old" information, long and confusing lists of brokers, and don't assist in the decision-making process of choosing an Australian regulated stock, Forex or CFD broker. Online Brokers Australia, is a comparison web site that has a clear commitment to quality, rather than quantity of brokerage listings and publishes its own reviews. It has done so for Australia Forex broker, Pepperstone Group Ltd, which it claims as a truly independent review of this brokerage.
Online Brokers Australia highlights that many existing review and comparison web sites have no clear point of difference, limited or inaccurate reviews, and feature many 'overly favourable reviews' or omit key information important to the trader seeking to make an informed decision.
Stuart Young, founder and reviewer at Online Brokers Australia says "We know reviews are hugely important to the trader in the broker selection process. That's why we believe reviews should be genuine and thorough. Otherwise we will fail in our mission to be known as the trusted and number 1 source of reputable reviews of CFD, Forex and stock brokers."
It appears to Online Brokers Australia that there is a seemingly endless supply of overly positive, and sometimes inaccurate, reviews for many brokerage houses. Stuart Young believes this is due to their desire to receive financial compensation from the referral which trumps their desire to provide detailed, accurate and unbiased reviews. This lowering of the integrity of online broker reviews concerned him and he saw the opportunity to position his on-line review website as truly independent.
Stuart Young said, "If a product is genuinely excellent, then a web site should accurately describe the positive aspects and highlight which traders would benefit most from these features. However, if it isn't so great, then the site should make those negative elements know to the reader and make it easy to understand who would be most affected or clarify traders best suited to the broker being reviewed."
In their online review of Pepperstone, Online Brokers Australia makes a point of highlighting the positives. For example, Pepperstone is a Forex ECN broker focusing heavily on a fast execution experience and low cost FX trading. The Pepperstone spreads will be appreciated by currency traders and compare favourably to their competitors. This is combined with ultra-low latency, high quality execution, flexible leverage up to 500:1, reliable trading infrastructure, ability to earn Qantas points and award-winning customer support which makes for a great trading experience. As with any broker listed on the Online Brokers Australia comparison site, Pepperstone is an Australian regulated broker.
However, it doesn't betray its integrity and avoids bias by highlighting the flaws of the Australian FX broker Pepperstone too. Such as; Pepperstone Australia broker does not offer CFDs on equities however, this will not be an issue for traders if they don't require stock/share CFDs and Pepperstones range of foreign exchange is extensive with 58 different currency pairs to trade. Another criticism; the MT4 and cTrader trading platforms offered may not be as easy to use as some other web platforms, however are extremely stable & functional.
Overall, Online Brokers Australia ends up rating Pepperstone broker as 'highly recommended' for Forex traders with a rating of 4.5 out of 5. It also wants to emphasize that the conclusion was arrived at via their stringent requirements test and with the consumer in mind.
To learn more about the review process visit the website here: https://www.onlinebrokersaustralia.com.au
About Online Brokers Australia
Online Brokers Australia is an online CFD, Forex & stock broker comparison and reviews company concentrating on top ASIC regulated brokerage houses.
Their online trading reviews provide broker ratings, advantage & disadvantage comparisons, plus an in-depth general consumer report on the broker's offering and who they may be most suited to. The site is suitable for all traders & retail investors involved in online CFD trading, Forex transactions or investing in the stock market.
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Separated Families Encounter Problems When Travelling
Blog Headline: Australian Separated Families Encounter Problems When Travelling
Australian families travelling during the summer holidays can encounter certain difficulties if they have been affected by separation or divorce.
Blog Summary: Australian families travelling during the summer holidays can encounter certain difficulties if their circumstances have been affected by separation or divorce.
There are often problems when a parent wishes to travel overseas with their children while the children's other parent - with whom they may also live or spend time and who may have parental responsibility - remains in Australia.
The latter parent has the right to refuse the travelling parent permission for the children to leave the country. They may also withhold their signature from a child's passport application form.
"Australian family law has several mechanisms in place to help parents who either want to travel with their children or want to make sure their children won't leave the country," says Hayder Shkara, a family lawyer based in Sydney's CBD.
"It's quite common for children to not have a current passport, but without a court order saying otherwise, you'll need both parents' signatures on the application form."
In such cases, the travelling parent can apply to the Family Court for an order to allow the child to travel internationally.
The Court has the authority to issue an order that requires the non-travelling parent to sign a passport application or an order stating that this parent's signature is not in fact required.
A person wishing to stop a child from obtaining an Australian passport or from travelling outside of Australia may also apply for orders to that effect.
"Some parents will have genuine concerns about their ex-partner removing the children from Australia and maybe not coming back," says Mr Shkara. "To help in these instances, Australia is a member of an international agreement called the Hague Convention."
If a parent takes a child to one of the 83 countries that have signed the Hague Convention with Australia and refuses to return, the internationally enforceable Convention may require them to return to Australia where they will be subject to Australia's jurisdiction.
About Justice Family Lawyers
Justice Family Lawyers is Sydney based and provides expert advice on all aspects of Australian family law. Legal assistance and representation on matters relating to divorce, family mediation, de facto relationships, domestic violence, separation, child custody, property settlement and going to court.
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Forex and CFD Brokers Feature Australian Online Brokers Directory
Blog Headline: FX and CFD Brokers Feature Australian Online Brokers Directory
Sydney based Online Brokers Directory have launched a new website featuring Australian forex brokers, stock brokers, as well as CFD and other financial services providers.
Blog Summary: Online Brokers Directory have launched a new website featuring Australian forex brokers, stock brokers, as well as CFD and other financial services providers.
The founders of Online Brokers Directory have over 40 years' combined experience in the Australasian financial services industry and could see the benefit to both financial services providers and prospective clients with the comprehensive online reference portal they have created.
The directory showcases the array of retail broking services offered by operators licensed in Australia in the respective forex brokers, CFD Brokers, equities and option brokers, as well as other financial service providers like self-managed super fund managers. It gives visitors to the website the ability to search for, and easily make contact with, online brokers by specialty or location with ease, as well as access top-rated broker research material for their online trading or long term investing strategies.
Mr Stuart Young, Co-Founder of Online Brokers Directory said, "We did a survey of leading Australian financial services providers and prospective users of the website to derive the best solution possible for all users of it. Feedback received during the beta testing stage has been extremely positive from all involved." He went on to say, "We were particularly keen to make this a resource site full of rich media and constantly updated material that visitors to the site would not only find educational but a regular place to return to access additional trading information, special promotions and webinars."
In an interview with SSEOP Media, the co-founders detailed how each featured broker, by updating their upcoming events and webinars in their profile, got to have these prominently 'featured' on the home page as well as in the events calendar and is proving to be a real hit with visitors to the site. The feedback has also been extremely favourable on the ease of comparing brokers from those featured taking the time to showcase their various rates and special feature offerings.
The website has a comprehensive blog as a resource for new investors with recent articles being on help with choosing a CFD provider and on the forex front, tips for choosing a forex broker.
SSEOP tested the platform by searching for the best online brokers to learn more about their business and to compare product offerings, trading features, profiles and reviews, with other brokers. They were surprised by the results but also the great user experience and ease of navigation both on desktop and mobile devices.
For more information on Australian CFD brokers, please visit: www.onlinebrokersdirectory.com.au/cfd-brokers
For more information on Australian forex brokers, please visit: www.onlinebrokersdirectory.com.au/forex-brokers
"The Online Brokers Directory website needed to anticipate and incorporate all aspects expected to be encountered with such a comprehensive financial services directory site. This included, international visitors, strong social media interface for the sharing of media rich material featured, ease of comparing financial service providers as well as many other considerations" said Mr Young. He also commented as follows, when asked if this was the first of similar sites to be rolled our around the globe. "We have every intention of this being the first of a global roll out. We would be delighted to incorporate any feature suggested by users to enhance the visitor experience. It was the intention for this site to be the international benchmark for such directory sites and leading Australian brokers who have indicated they want to be a featured broker is testament that this is close to being achieved."
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Sydney Chiropractor Warns of Electronic Devices Impacting On Patients Posture
Blog Headline: Leading Sydney Chiropractor Warns of Electronic Devices Impacting On Patients Posture And Their Health.
Sydney based Advanced Chiropractic Care in an interview with Eleven Media detailed the impact electronic devices is having on the posture and health of those using them.
Blog Summary: Advanced Chiropractic Care in an interview with Sydney based Eleven Media detailed the impact electronic devices is having on the posture and health of those using them.
'Tech Neck' is a condition caused by people looking down at their laptop or phone for extended periods of time, while completely unaware of their posture. We all see it and are all likely to be guilty of it. However, many of us don't realise that simply looking down at laptops and phones is associated with migraine, neck pain, headaches, jaw pain, tightness across shoulders, and even breathing difficulties.
Eleven Media's investigations found that Hansraj (2015) evaluated the amount of pressure on the cervical spine when the neck is bent forward at varying degrees. He concluded that as the head tilts forward by 15 degrees, the weight of the head on the neck increases from 4.5 kilograms to 12 kilograms. As the head tilts forward by 30 degrees the head weight is increased to 18 kilograms, at 45 degrees of forward tilt the head weighs 22 kilograms, and at a forward tilt of 60 degrees the weight of the head is 27 kilograms. In anyone's terms, this is a tremendous amount of unnecessary pressure to the neck.
Dr Zak Nishanian, the Principal Sydney Chiropractor at the Advanced Care Chiropractic clinics in his interview with Eleven Media said, "I see a lot of patients complaining of poor posture associated with neck pain and headaches. Most have no idea that looking down at your phone while texting can cause dramatic health effects to your body. I encourage patients to bring the phone to eye level instead of bending your neck forward when sending a text message or checking social media updates on your phone. Ensuring their head is pulled back so their ears are aligned over their shoulders." He went on to say, "I also encourage patients to take 30 second posture breaks every hour by sitting up straight, have them open up their chest with arms out wide and holding this for 30 seconds to gain relief from posture stain."
To learn more about Advanced Care Chiropractic and the services offered by Dr Nishanian, visit their website here: https://www.advancedcarechiropractic.com.au/
About Advanced Care Chiropractic
Dr Zak Nishanian is the principal Sydney Chiropractor at the Advanced Care Chiropractic clinics, located in the Sydney CBD and Sydney's Inner West.
He has been in private practice since 1996 and qualifications include a Bachelor of Science majoring in Anatomy and Physiology at UNSW, and a Masters Degree in Chiropractic at Macquarie University. Additional post graduate training undertaken includes, the refining of different Chiropractic techniques, management of specific sporting injuries, diagnosis and management of different headaches, and the prescription of custom made orthotics.
Dr Zak has GPs, physiotherapists, and neurologists as patients. Previously, he was the head trainer/therapist for the Warringah Dolphins State League soccer team.
Advanced Care Chiropractichas had the privilege of treating many everyday Australians and their families, several of the countries sporting elite, as well as some of the country's most successful business men and women. They offer gentle and effective care with all treatments specifically tailored to suit the individual's patient needs.
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Zoono Files Legal Proceedings Against Stayzon Retail Ventures Pty Limited & Capital Partners Pty Limited
Global biotech company, Zoono Group Limited (ASX: ZNO) ('Zoono' or 'the Company'), advises that it has commenced legal proceedings against MCS Capital Partners Pty Limited and Stayzon Retail Ventures Pty Limited (together, 'Stayzon') for breach of the Deed of Settlement pursuant to which Zoono and Stayzon ended their supply agreement in March 2018.
Zoono believes Stayzon has engaged in, and continues to engage in, making false and misleading statements in the marketing and sale of Stayzon products. Proceedings have been filed in the Auckland High Court. Zoono will advise of the outcome of these proceedings in due course.
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Zoono is a global biotech company that develops, manufactures and distributes a suite of scientifically-validated, long-lasting and environmentally-friendly antimicrobial solutions. Zoono's mission is to improve health and well-being through innovative, safe, non-toxic and durable germ protection.
Zoono produces sprays, wipes and foams suited for skin care, surface sanitisers, and mould remediation treatments. The products are based on the 'zoono molecule', a unique antimicrobial molecule that bonds to any surface and kills pathogens including bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi and mould.
Zoono's products have received numerous regulatory approvals and the company's technology claims are supported by independent testing conducted in laboratories worldwide. Zoono is headquartered in New Zealand and its products are available globally.
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Keynote session |
Linskens stated that there are over 12,500 educational applications for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch -- that can be a bit overwhelming. Experienced teachers like Linskens and Frydenberg organize applications and focus on those that they find useful. Linskens mentioned 102 applications in 13 categories, including four "must haves." (What would be your "must have" iPad applications)? Similarly, Frydenberg showed dozens of applications in 14 categories.
Michael Wesch |
The next day, the conference got underway with an inspirational, entertaining talk by award winning teacher Michael Wesch of Kansas State University. Those familiar with Wesch and the videos he and his students have made documenting classroom atmosphere and engagement will find the first half of the presentation familiar.
For example, over half of his students say they do not like school, but none dislikes learning and he expressed his disappointment in the kinds of questions students ask – for example "how long does the paper have to be" or "will that be on the exam?"
Wesch: required skills change over time |
This presentation went beyond Wesch's earlier work. He brought in his experience as an anthropologist in Papua New Guinea and got a bit Mcluhaneque in talking about the idea that media are more than communication tools -- they mediate and change relationships. A family gathered around a TV set at dinner time is not the same as a post-TV family. Educational needs are also different. Students who grew up during the TV era need to learn critical thinking, while those in the post TV world need media literacy for creating, filtering, organizing, distributing and rating information.
There were two and a half days of concurrent session presentations. The session format stressed quality over quantity -- each presentation was a full hour, so there was time for formal talks, demos and discussion.
Jeff Borden |
Borden is an informative, entertaining speaker. He gave two presentations, and both were recorded. I recommend watching the videos. You might also be interested in his directory of 500 e-learning tools.
Borden: tools change over time |
The exhibit floor |
Videos: I've just scratched the surface. Videos of the keynote sessions, conversation sessions, and featured parallel presentations are online.
Slides: The workshop and presentation slides are also online. Even if there is no video of a session you are interested in, you can download the slides, get a feel for the presentation and contact the author.

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Permafrost thawing with slump to the Arctic Ocean. USGS A soil is considered permafrost if its temperature remains permanently below the melting point of water for at least two years. Such permafrost soil is ubiquitous in high latitude (e.g. in Siberia, Alaska and the Antarctic) but can also be found in mountainous areas at lower latitudes. Typically, the below-ground temperature will be less variable from season to season than the air temperature, with temperatures tending to increase with depth.
Permafrost typically occurs during glacial periods. The thickness of a permafrost layer can reach from a few decimetres to well over one kilometre, while it may extend in area from small patches of a few tens of square metres to thousands of square kilometres. Since our present glacial period is considered an interglacial within the fifth Ice age there are presently large areas of the Earth that are classified as permafrost. Permafrost formation may be considered a positive feedback loop for either global cooling or global warming cycles, based upon limited experimental observations.[1]
Classes of permafrost
Mean 1990-2000 Arctic permafrost extent. USGS Conventional designations of permafrost[2] are as follows:
- Alpine permafrost is permafrost engendered by high altitudes, rather than latitude (e.g. conditions in the Himalaya, Pamir Mountain and High Andes ranges, and even at Kilimanjaro)
- Discontinuous permafrost occurs in the following scenario: If the mean annual air temperature is only slightly below 0°C, permafrost will form only in sheltered locations. Normally, permafrost is discontinuous only in microclimates where the mean annual soil surface temperature is between freezong and -5°C. In the moist-wintered areas, there may not be even discontinuous permafrost down to -2°C
- Extensive discontinuous permafrost is a subset of discontinuous permafrost, in which permafrost covers between 50 and 90 percent of the terrain; this circumstance characteristically occurs where mean annual temperatures range between -2 and -4°C.
- Sporadic permafrost is defined as the condition where permafrost cover is less than 50 percent of the areal extent and most often is found at mean annual temperatures between freezing and -2°C. Sporadic permafrost can be considered as a subclass of discontinuous permafrosts.
- Continuous permafrost occurs when the mean annual soil surface temperature remains below -5°C, in which case the influence of aspect cannot overcome the frozen soil.
- Subsea permafrost is a frozen seabed condition.
Thickness and persistence
Permafrost block calved from
Alaskan Arctic coast. USGS
Deep permafrost layers are highly persistent, and conversely require a long time scale for formation.[3] The deepest permafrosts such as encountered in the Yukon are approximately 1300 meters in thickness. Formation times for such deep layers are on the order of 100,000 to 500,000 years; in fact, some deep permafrosts are thought to have persisted for the prior two million years. This persistence underscores the fact that, even though the climatic trend for the past 20,000 years has been an interglacial warming, we are still in the Earth's fifthIce age.
In some world regions of moderate latitude, including parts of central Europe, deep permafrost developed during the Pleistocene persists to depths of several hundred metres. Poland's Suwa?ki deep frozen soils are examples of such persistent frozen depths, even though the surface soils do not qualify as permafrost.It is interesting to note that the presence of a snow pack impedes the growth of permafrost depth, since it insulates the ground from the colder external air.
Methane fluxes
As permafrost melts methane is released into the atmosphere. This process has been occurring since the last glacial maximum approximately 20,000 years before present. Activities of man beginning in the early Holocene, including deforestation and intensive grazing, have added to this thawing process. Intensified combustion of fossil fuels and intensification of rice farming have also added to greenhouse gas production in the last several centuries. In any case, the release of methane constitutes a re-inforcing feedback loop by the release of more greenhouse gases.
Engineering on permafrost
Trans Alaska Pipeline. Source: Luca Galuzzi Engineering for structures, roads and pipelines is challenging in permafrost settings. Seasonal thaw depth and the temperature of the frozen ground are key parameters to be addressed in the design of infrastructure in a permafrost environment. Most biogeochemical and hydrological processes in permafrost are confined to the seasonally thawed layer, which varies from tens of centimeters to meters in thickness. These parameters control important cryogenic processes, including creep, thaw settlement, the bond between frozen soil and embedded material, frost heave, and frost jacking (recurring foundation uplift caused by frost heave). Seasonal thaw depth and frozen-ground temperature both depend on soil surface temperature, heat flow from the interior of the earth, snow cover, vegetation and soil characteristics. Projects such as the Trans Alaska Pipeline have required extensive engineering to allow flexible movement of the pipeline to respond to the seasonal freeze thaw cycle.
Tundra landscape with polar bears and stunted vegetation.
Source: C.Michael Hogan Tundra is a biome for which subsoils are permafrost, where the frozen soil layer layer begins approximately 20 to 80 centimeters below the surface. Tundra is generally characterized by low growing vegetation, mosses and lichens, and lacking trees of normal stature. At the milder latitudes of the tundra limit, there are sparse occurrences of stunted trees, and some occurrence of Black spruce, which can tolerate a thin rooting zone.[4] The Arctic tundra includes parts of northern Russia, northern Scandinavia, northern Canada and Greenland, and the biome here includes some large terrestrial mammals; however, the Antarctic tundra, which includes the Antarctic Peninsula and certain sub-Antarctic islands such as the Auckland Islands, contain no large land mammals, but does hold penguins and certain seals.
Patterned ground
In the case of tundra regimes, there is a typical upper soil freeze thaw cycle which often creates distinctive patterns at the soil surface.[5] These patterns are influenced by the soil characteristics, local plant palette and micro-topography. A range of patterns arises in these different instances that combine from the vegetation, soil, local drainage and microclimate. The patterns themselves vary from polygons and circles to stripes.
In the case of polygons, the shapes are most commonly four, five or six sided and have characteristic diameters of five to 45 metres. In fact, the patterns are usually quite visible from low altitude aerial photographs. The process of formation starts with fine grained soil that contracts during the freezing cycle. These crevices fill with water subsequent to the spring thaw; then, the following winter, that water freezes, wedging the crack into a larger crevice. With successive cycles, the crevices enlarge both vertically and laterally.
Hogan, C. (2012). Permafrost. Retrieved from http://editors.eol.org/eoearth/wiki/Permafrost- ↑ Marcia Phillips, Sarah M.Springman and Lukas U. Arenson. 2003. Permafrost: proceedings of the eighth international conference on permafrost. 1322 pages.
- ↑ Hugh M. French and Olav Slaymaker. 1997. Canada's Cold Environments. McGill Queens Press. 340 pages
- ↑ Mariana Gosnell. 2007. Ice: The Nature, the History, and the Uses of an Astonishing Substance. University of Chicago Press. 340 pages
- ↑ C. Michael Hogan. 2008. Black Spruce: Picea mariana. GlobalTwitcher.com, ed. Nicklas Stromberg


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Sometimes, all it takes to get things done in Secaucus is a little money.
"We're constantly looking for new revenue sources so we can make improvements," said Mayor Michael Gonnelli, talking about the reconstruction of Buchmuller Park over the last year, using a $1.6 million county Open Space grant.
"The entire park was rehabbed. We've added new synthetic turf on the Little League Field, new bocce ball courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, new pavers, a new children's playground," he said. "It's gorgeous. Working with Tom DeGise and county freeholders, we were able to use open space money. Actually, we were able to reallocate old money from the early 2000s to do that."
This includes a newly installed fountain at the entrance that is already up and running.
"The project is almost done," he said. "We should be having a rededication of the park in October. It will be a big event."
The park has also seen an upgrade to its lighting and new landscaping.
The Little League field was the largest element of the project, since it included installation of drainage, the collector pipe, and manholes. And during reconstruction, crews uncovered a number of obstacles such as large rocks, and pieces of the former Lincoln Tunnel.
Buchmuller Park – which is located in the Plaza section of town – was developed originally under Mayor James Moore, converting land that had served as a dump after the end of World War II. Named after Albert Buchmuller, the man who dedicated the land, the park became a symbol of a new Secaucus at a time when dumps and swamps gave way to a more modern town.
"We're constantly looking for new revenue sources so we can make improvements." — Mayor Michael Gonnelli
The park was, according to local officials, the town's first real investment in recreation. Until then, the town did not have more than a few ballfields and no general use park.
The project as proposed in 1962 included a Little League stadium, an ice rink, and other park amenities.
"Next year it is our goal to get the ice rink redone," Gonnelli said.
Finding revenue for these projects is not always easy.
"Municipalities need to find a way to generate revenue," Gonnelli said. "The only way you're going to keep taxes stable, to do improvements – whether they be road improvements or park improvements. That's one of the things we've been able to do. We've generated revenue from a parking tax. We're generating revenue from the Malanka landfill. It was being filled for years and the prior guys never looked to charge them a tipping fee. Now we are. We're generating revenue from the environmental impact of the dinosaur park. We're generating revenue by bringing our construction fees back to where they should be – based on what a lot of other towns in the state are doing."
Tax sharing cut helped a lot this year
The reduction of this year's tax sharing fee to the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission went a long way to bolstering town revenues, Gonnelli said.
With the intervention of Gov. Christopher Christie, this year's outlay into the tax sharing pool went from nearly $3 million to just under $600,000.
Under a formula established when the NJMC was set up in 1969, communities like Secaucus who were allowed to develop taxable property were required to share some of the tax revenues with other Meadowlands Communities that were restricted from development. Secaucus is the largest contributor because it saw a significant amount of development, while Kearny is the biggest receiver because it became the host of many regional trash dumps.
But Secaucus has always objected to the formula, saying it was an unfair burden on a community that was also saddled with providing services to residential and business development.
Christie this year gave a Secaucus a one-year reprieve from the full payment and thus gave the municipal budget a boost.
Councilman Robert Costantino said in fact Secaucus has overpaid by $74 and the state is reimbursing Secaucus in two $37 payments, one in August and another in November.
But the deal is one of the the reasons why Gonnelli endorsed Republican Christie's reelection.
"I take some heat from some people for endorsing him, but let's face it, he's not going to lose and he's helping us," Gonnelli said. "I also endorsed Cory Booker [for U.S. Senate]. He can be a big help for the town of Secaucus. I met with Booker several times. The guy is brilliant. Was I angry with him for luring Panasonic away from here, sure, but I think the guy is right for New Jersey."
These are people Secaucus will need in the future.
"You need to work with and endorse the people you know who will help your town," Gonnelli said. "We have a serious issue with tax sharing and we need the help of the governor to help us solve it. The only way we're going to solve it is by working with him. What is working against him going to get you? Without the governor signing off on it, it doesn't happen. Two years ago, when we struck a deal on the tax sharing, Gov. Christie vetoed it. Now he's agreed to help us find a permanent solution."
Christie was hugely involved in helping Secaucus and the region during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Gonnelli said, noting that he would sometimes get calls twice a day from the governor asking how the state could help.
At one point, Christie arranged for a conference call with all Hudson County mayors that included President Barack Obama.
Gonnelli said he always supported district legislators. He said State Senator Nicholas Sacco has helped Secaucus a lot, and Assemblyman Vincent Prieto has been instrumental in all of the things taking place in tax sharing and other issues.
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Farmaajo: We Have No One Else to Blame
He eloquently explained the structural weaknesses-pull from without and pull from within-, responsible for the PFG's slow performance.
By adding the adjective "provisional" to the Federal Government's name, the professor reminds the Somalis that despite all rhetoric, in the eyes of the international community, the present government isn't different from the previous transitional governments in legal, diplomatic and political terms. In short, without defending the competence and integrity of PFG leaders, he underscored that the donor-powers' decision to starve the PFG, considered as a pull from without, unless PFG leaders accept a kind of Trusteeship Administration for the next 20 years, is more ominous for the revival of Somalia than the pull from within (from dissatisfied Somali factions)." Nevertheless, he restated that both forces are destructive.
The truth is that Somalia is trapped in servile or abusive international relations in terms of foreign policy and diplomacy. Today's role of Somalia's government is to rubber stamp the international decisions on Somalia to make foreign domination palatable. The international photo-ops and red carpets granted to the Somali leaders and the frequent three hour visits of foreign dignitaries to Mogadishu mask the unequal power and foreign driven policies imposed on Somalia. It's hard to miss the contradictions between the public statement and the official policy actions of donors and neighboring countries in dealing with the new government.
During his visit to Ethiopia in November 2012, President Hassan has been informed to honor all deals concluded between Ethiopia and previous transitional federal governments since Ethiopia's intervention in Somalia is not sanctioned by United Nations and African Union (AU) as part of AMISOM forces. But in subsequent developments, Ethiopia, annoyed by the open door policy of the new government, as usual, seems to have undertaken political, diplomatic and military campaign to tarnish the credibility of the new government and dispel the perception of political independence of Somalia. Ethiopia wants to be the strategic gateway for Somalia.
Next, despite earlier confirmation of the visit of President Hassan, the Kenyan government declined to welcome him hours before his departure from Addis Ababa as gesture of pressure. The Kenyan government, whose forces control large area of Somalia, could not believe that the president of Somalia ignored Kenya's wishes like its candidate for the Prime Minister's position or Jubbaland political dispensation.
As a result, western diplomats in Nairobi and European capitals rushed immediately to Mogadishu to admonish the new government to listen and work with Ethiopia and Kenya. The new government declared its determination to cooperate with neighboring countries, AU and United Nations for furthering the mutual interests of all.
After diplomatic shuttles, the Somali president received an invitation for a one day official visit from President Muwai Kibaki of Kenya with the expectation of endorsing the nine-point Draft Communiqué published before the meeting of the two leaders. But, the foreign minister of Kenya read out an eleven-point Official Communiqué. I transcribe below some points of the two communiqués for analysis.
Draft Communiqué
Official Communiqué
5. Underscored the need to coordinate and cooperate both at the bilateral, regional and international levels efforts geared towards consolidation of peace and security in Somalia as well as reconstruction of the country and building of new institutions of governance.
5. Same.
7. Commended the role of the Inter-Governmental Authority (IGAD) in the Grand Stabilization Plan for South Central Somalia and other liberated areas and stressed the need to support this process which has been endorsed by the IGAD Heads of State and Government, the African Union and the UN Security Council
7. Commended the role of the Inter-Governmental Authority (IGAD) and the support to IGAD by the African Union and the UN Security Council.
8. Noted with appreciation the role of AMISOM in liberating large parts of Somalia from Al Shabab militants and called on the United National Security Council (UNSC) to consider favourably the extension of the mandate of AMISOM when it expires on 7th March, 2013, so that AMISOM can continue helping in the process of consolidation of peace and security in Somalia.
8. Same.
9. Recalled the negative impact on the sub-region of the breakdown of law and order in Somalia over the years and acknowledged as legitimate the consensus and interest of the sub-region in ensuring peace, security and stability in Somalia
9. Agreed to relaunch and revitalize the Joint Commission as the principal framework for cooperation in the security, cross border issues, Economic Cooperation, Trade, Immigration, Education as well as cultural exchanges
10. Underscored the vital importance of cooperating in the fight against Al Shabab and other militant elements who are a threat to the national security of both countries.
11. Agreed to establish a Joint Permanent Border Commission to deal with Security and Cross border issues along the common border.
Point 5 requires the new government of Somalia to coordinate with the Kenyan Government at bilateral, regional and international levels on all efforts geared towards consolidation of peace, reconstruction and building of new institutions of governance in Somalia. Implicitly point 5 covers the objectives of the Grand Stabilization Plan for South Central Somalia deleted from point 7 of the official communiqué.
Point 8 of both communiqués supports the extension of the presence of AMISOM forces in Somalia while it does not mention the urgently needed support for funding the Somali security forces and the lifting of the arms embargo. The official communiqué contains new points 9, 10, and 11 concerning a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) stipulated in 2005, cooperation in the fight against Al-Shabab and other militant elements, and a Joint Permanent Border Commission. There is no sufficient information about the 2005 agreement, the other militants and border commission mentioned in these additional points.
The Foreign Ministry of Ethiopia's comment on the visit of President Hassan S. Mohamud to Kenya made extensive reference to the draft communiqué instead of to the official communiqué, particularly highlighting the Grand Stabilization Plan for South Central Somalia. This deliberate misrepresentation indicates the kind of diplomatic ambushes the new government faces in dealing with neighboring countries.
Sanaullah Baloch, UN Constitutional Advisor on Somalia, perhaps sensing grudges from the neighboring countries suggests in his piece Somalia: peace prospects of January 9, 2013 the following:
"The Somali leadership needs a visionary diplomatic approach to avoid any sort of confrontation and competition with neighboring countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda, which have played a crucial role in the peace process and peacekeeping."
The British Government invited the Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister of Somalia Fawzia Yusuf Haji Aden and the Foreign Minister of Somaliland Dr. Mohamed A. Omar. In his one paragraph statement, the UK Foreign Secretary William Hague who met with Foreign Minister of Somalia said, "The foreign minister outlined the Somali government's plan to tackle the challenges ahead including improving security, increasing access to justice, transparent financial management, political reconciliation and economic development."
The question is how the Somali government will implement that plan without substantial financial assistance from donors? Mogadishu port revenue is not sufficient to cover half of Mogadishu Local Government budget needs. All international funds are channeled to UN Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP) of $1.3 billion for 2013, to AU/AMISOM forces, to private security companies, and to Ethiopian forces.
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (CFO) website details information about the two below mentioned policy initiatives (Assistance) dedicated to Somalia/Somaliland. These initiatives are components of the UK National Security Strategy (NSS) and Building Stability Overseas Strategy (BSOS).
(1) Policy preventing conflict in fragile states
(2) Policy preventing and reducing piracy off the coast of Somalia
The British Government leads a working group of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia focused on regional capacity development for the prosecution of the captured pirates and military engagement against piracy. Most of the funds allocated for the implementation of these policy initiatives are transferred to UN and Non-Governmental organizations.
The UK Minister for Africa, Hon Mark Simmonds held talks with the foreign Minister of Somaliland. Both parties agreed cooperation on terrorism, piracy, economic development and continuation of the dialogue between Somalia and Somaliland.
The new government of Somalia has severe limitations to deal systematically, proactively and skillfully with the complex foreign policy issues and the myriads of actors. It doesn't have necessary institutional capacity, integrity and independence to carry out foreign policy that supports domestic policy goals. Some of the causes are:
Absence of basic institutional capacity at national level for carrying out policy and administrative functions.
Somali diplomatic missions are either self-employed or guests (agents) paid by the host governments.
Lack of institutional memory and reliable documentation of international bilateral and multilateral agreements.
The new government of Somalia gains no benefits by working with countless personalities and entities. The continuation of present chaotic and manipulative interactions with the international community will inevitably result the defenestration of the new government.
Donor-powers have predetermined their non-negotiable policy actions towards Somalia. So to avoid haphazard diplomatic engagements which could jeopardize Somalia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, credibility and long term stability, it is necessary a deep analysis of the core foreign policy issues and diplomacy options that would help peacebuilding and statebuilding in Somalia. It would be politically more sensible to adopt a streamlined framework of cooperation with the international community.
Professor Michael Weinstein said loudly that "the political outcomes in "Somalia" are not under the PFG's control, but are the resultants of the play between external actors, PFG and domestic factions." It is the responsibility of the Somali Government and Elite- particularly public intellectuals- to speak and fight for the best outcomes which would promote first and foremost the common interests of Somalia. Only patriots bequeath lasting positive legacy to their people and country.
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By Marlena De Lacroix a.k.a. Connie Passalacqua Hayman
Soap plot twists are usually small and un-undoable. This week, The Young and the Restless let lose a monster that is neither.
As you know, most of the show over the last couple of months has revolved around the fact that Nick (Joshua Morrow) found out from a paternity test that he is not Summer's biological father. He thought Jack was. This week, Sharon (Sharon Case) disclosed to her dead daughter Cassie that she changed the tests and that Nick is Summer's father after all.
That sneaky deed might seem out of character for Sharon, who on the surface is sweet and good. But underneath she is insecure and lonely. She longs for the life she used to have with first love and husband Nick, before Cassie died and he deserted her for Phyllis. She has also proven to be unstable in the past, having set fire to the Newman ranch last year.
The show had already been terribly shaken up when Nick revealed he is not Summer's father. This revelation elicited some great acting, particularly from Peter Bergman, who played instant father Jack, and Michelle Stafford, who plays Summer's mother, Phyllis. Hunter Hailey King as Summer had many excellent tear-drenched scenes when she found out about her paternity, and those with Bergman's Jack were particularly moving.
It also broke up Summer's romance with sudden brother Kyle, who is Jack's son. Harley Sawyer, whose acting has not impressed in the past, rose to the occasion in these melodramatic circumstances. His scenes with the stressed-out Summer were surprisingly good.
And of course, these plot twists will lead to even bigger plot twists. On Friday, we saw Phyllis overhearing Sharon's confession to Cassie about switching paternity tests. That incident promises to lead to violence and we know Stafford is leaving the show. The departure of the dynamic veteran Emmy-winning Stafford will leave a big hole to fill. But the show's imaginative writers, who invented all these unexpected paternity switches, have demonstrated that they are up to the challenge.
In the beleaguered world of soap opera these days, it's nice to have a little hope.


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Peggy Noonan thinks Obama ought to dial in to the reality show known as "Life in America":
There was the tearing and unnecessary war over his health-care proposal and its cost. There was his day-to-day indifference to the views and hopes of the majority of voters regarding illegal immigration. And now the past almost 40 days of dodging and dithering in the face of an environmental calamity. I don't see how you politically survive this.
The president, in my view, continues to govern in a way that suggests he is chronically detached from the central and immediate concerns of his countrymen. This is a terrible thing to see in a political figure, and a startling thing in one who won so handily and shrewdly in 2008. But he has not, almost from the day he was inaugurated, been in sync with the center. The heart of the country is thinking each day about A, B and C, and he is thinking about X, Y and Z. They're in one reality, he's in another.
Obama's governing theory is that he knows what the people want and they deserve to get it, good and hard.


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Praise the Lord!
Before we go to directions for year 2015, this festival is commemorating our coming down to Koumé. What did we come down here to do? We came down to establish a base and a Headquarters.
To ensure the accomplishment of our goal of our mission and our goal. We have a mission, as a Christian Community, as a body of believers, we have a mission. What is our mission? We are laboring to ensure that we preach the gospel to every human being who will be alive in our generation, it is estimated that there will be about 10 billion people who will be alive in our generation. By every means, through books, through missionaries, through tracts, by means of radio, by means of television, and now through the use of internet, by every means. Through cassettes, we are going to make an effort in every direction, to ensure, that every human being, who will be alive in our generation, in every island, in every nation, in every locality, hears the gospel of Jesus Christ, preached in the power of the Holy Spirit, backed by the power of prayer. That is our first mission. In the jargon of our ministry, based on Colossians 1, the bible backing of Colossians 1:23b: The gospel, preached to every creature, under the heavens. That is part of our mission. In the jargon of our ministry, this goal, to preach the gospel, by every means, in the power of the Holy Spirit, saturated and backed by prayer and fasting, so that every human being, alive in our generation, hears the gospel of Jesus, in such a way, that he can believe, in an intelligent way. We have termed it "The All Creature Gospel Crusade".
We came down to Koume, to establish a base and a Headquarters, to help us to this. The 400 books that Brother Zach had to write, and the 1000 that will come from all his messages, the hundred tracts of revival, the hundred tracks of evangelism, the hundred tracts of salvation. The tracts of salvation are tracts that are a summary of the conversion of some radical members of the community that have abided for a long time. They are different from tracts of evangelism. The tracts of evangelism, like "God loves you" is preaching the gospel, from the different angles of human needs. It is presenting the gospel, through different perspectives of human needs. Those are evangelistic tracts. The hundred evangelism tract, the hundred salvation tracts, the hundred revival tracts, the hundred miracle tracts, all of it, we are pursuing one goal. The missionaries that we are going to send out, the cassettes that we are going to produce, our presence in the "silicon valley", that is how they call the world of the internet, we shall invade it, and saturate it, and push out the devil, we shall load gospel material into internet until the devil shall cry in hell, and he will ask: "why did this CMFI come into existence?" All of that, to ensure , to ensure, to ensure that every human being in our generation, hears the gospel clearly in the power of the Holy Spirit, backed by prayer and fasting. 2
I want somebody to thank God for that. That is our mission, that is why we came down to koumé, that is why you are gathered here, that is why you are hearing us in all the nations. We are a crusading, we are campaigning, we have a goal: That every human being, who is alive in our generation, actually we have a goal, we want that every human being, will meet the gospel through our ministry in one hundred different ways: we want every human being, who is alive in this generation, will be balliscally hit by the gospel through our ministry by 100 different ways. And when he meets you, and when he meets you brother, you bomb him the gospel. Alleluia!
Our goal, our mission, our ambition, is to preach the gospel, to every human being in our generation, as if we are the only believers on earth. There are other believers, and we know that there are other believers, and they are precious children of God, many of them are better than us, but, in the responsibility of preaching the gospel, we shall preach the gospel, as if we are the only ones that God has on earth now, that is the way we preach the gospel and that is how we are going to preach the gospel. We have a goal, and that goal, is: "That we shall present to Jesus 1 billion disciples from all the nations on earth by 2065". That is our goal and because we have that goal, we have decided that we shall count the people we are going to present to Jesus in the churches that we shall plant. So we are going to plant churches in every nations and in every localities and because we have that goal, and we must plant churches, so that we may have a unit in which to present the 1 billion people that God asked from us, we have launched another crusade, we are sending missionaries, to plant churches, in every nation, in every nation, in every nation and our bible backing, Oh our bible backing I shall give you three bible backing that God has :


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The Disclosure Petition UPDATE
Press Release
September 27, 2011
The Disclosure Petition
Washington, DC - Paradigm Research Group's Disclosure Petition on the White House website has achieved the necessary 5000 signatures for consideration by and response from the Obama administration. Signatures from around the world have been registered. The wording of this petition is as follows:
"We, the undersigned, strongly urge the President of the United States to formally acknowledge an extraterrestrial presence engaging the human race and immediately release into the public domain all files from all agencies and military services relevant to this phenomenon."
The Disclosure Petition is located at: http://wh.gov/gKC
Since 1992 hundreds of military and government agency witnesses have come forward with testimony confirming this extraterrestrial presence. Opinion polls now indicate more than 50% of the American people believe there is an extraterrestrial presence and more than 80% believe the government is not telling the truth about this phenomenon.
According to PRG executive director Stephen Bassett, "There is an international effort underway to generate as many signatures as possible behind the petition. This is a golden opportunity for the citizens of nations to affirm they DO have a right to know and CAN handle the truth."
Another referendum on this issue with over 4000 endorsements is ongoing at: www.worlddisclosureday.org
Relevant Websites:
Contact: Stephen Bassett
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