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Soap Switch: Crystal Chappell Speaks on Otalia's End and Days ' Beginning
Shockwaves went out throughout the soap industry last week when, in an interview with TV Guide magazine, Crystal Chappell announced she has signed a contract with Days of our Lives to return to the role that made her "soap famous"… that of Dr. Carly Manning (a.k.a. Katrina Von Leuschner). What's so earth-shattering about the news? Fans of Chappell's from her current role as Olivia on Guiding Light -- one half of the über-popular same-sex couple Otalia -- realized that once the 72-year-old soap ends its run on September 18th, Otalia won't be moving elsewhere.
In an exclusive interview with Advocate.com, Chappell addressed her LGBT fans to let them know that as heartbroken as they are, so is she. "I told our executive producer Ellen Wheeler, 'If she can get the show moved I will be there,' and the people at Procter and Gamble. I spoke to Jessica Leccia [Natalia] and we said, 'We would be willing to move, and we want to be Web stars. Is there any way we can move the show there?' I tried to think of everything I could, not just for the Otalia story line, but for the show. The day the news came out last Friday, I told my cast mates and they were unbelievably supportive and lovely. I think the thing that dawned on me at that moment was this was going to be the end of the character of Olivia. I kind of went through this little wallow over the weekend and went, 'Oh my God. This is so sad for me!' We all have known since April 1st that our show was canceled, and we have all known there was an end date. We all had hopes that the show would continue. But as far as I know, as of right now, we all finish taping August 7th. I would love for the show to continue, but unfortunately or fortunately I have to work. It became a practical decision."
Of the few same-sex story lines in daytime history, it has been the romance of Otalia that has struck a chord with gay and straight viewers, and with that, has made an impact on this soap season. Chappell wanted to express to the gay audience how much this story and role has meant to her.
"I wish I could adequately put into words how honored I have felt to be a part of the story. Even during my trip to LA [where she landed the Days role] and my phone call with Procter and Gamble, I was grateful to them that they approved the story. I went back to the very beginning of it, because it was important to thank everyone who said 'Yes' along the way. I thought it was very brave. To have this opportunity to represent a group of people I have come to love and appreciate was amazing. The character may be finished as far as I know, and the coupling, but I am still a big advocate and a big supporter. I will continue to represent the gay community in a positive light. It's important to me and its something dear to my heart, and it's because of the journey I have taken with this character."
Crystal's soap switch has been all the rage on the Internet. Make sure to check out Daytime Confidential's podcast "CBS and Days Buried Alive," where the boys from DC take a look at: What does Chappell's return to Days of Our Lives mean for Guiding Light ? Is it bittersweet for Guiding Light fans? Plus, numerous fan reactions to the news of Chappell's return to Salem.
And speaking of fans, Big Purple Dreams , the message board for Otalia, has reached yet another milestone. This week they have reached more than 5,000 members! That is an incredible show of support and love by a fan base. It's made even more incredible by the fact that ever since CBS canceled Guiding Light , message board membership has gone through the roof. So, what does that say? Missed opportunity?
Finally, read my exclusive interview with Crystal about her return to Days , the end of Otalia, her omission from the Daytime Emmy nominees and more. I think it's a must-read for gay soap fans.
Otalia Watch
Next Week's Preview:
Olivia thinks Natalia's new job as Blake's assistant will help prove that they're together because they choose to be. Olivia and Natalia decide they're going to show up at the Bauer barbeque together and will tell Emma about their relationship just before it.
Next Page: Chris Evans's openly gay brother plays gay on One Life to Live.
Something's Fish-y in Llanview
Today is a red-letter day on One Life to Live, when the gay story line between Officer Fish (Scott Evans, at left) and troublemaker Kyle Lewis (Brett Claywell) gets under way, after an uncomfortable and unusual encounter is witnessed by Fish's roommate Layla (whom he later asks out on a date) while taking a stroll with her dog. Hmm. The powers that be at One Life tell me that we can expect to see Fish and Kyle's romantic situation develop in the weeks to come. The show's head writer Ron Carlivati previews for Advocate.com, "Oliver Fish (affectionately known as Fish) is a young police officer and self-described computer geek looking for a second chance to date his female roommate, Layla Williamson. But what is the secret behind his strained relationship with his former best friend and fraternity brother, medical student Kyle Lewis? As the truth about their past begins to come to light, we will go on the journey with Fish as he struggles to come to terms with who he really is."
For more insight, don't miss my Advocate.com interview with Scott Evans this coming Monday. In it, we chat about his brother, actor Chris Evans's comments to The Advocate last February, and about Scott's life as an openly gay actor. If you want to find out what's in store for Officer Fish, and for LGBT fans of One Life to Live , check it out. It's going to be a hot summer in Llanview folks!
Geneva Swift gets a Mom
If you have been catching recent episodes of As the World Turns , you have seen Henry Coleman play dress-up as Oakdale's town "Tootsie" Geneva Swift on the popular talk show, Oakdale Now. Seems Henry is enjoying Geneva's popularity a little too much. Actor Trent Dawson is doing an incredible job playing Henry's alter-ego. However, I could not help but laugh at this programming note from As the World Turns -- "Next up: Vienna is scheduled to do a segment on pole-dancing, but hurts her back during rehearsal. Henry, as Geneva, fills in for Vienna." And that's not all…. The incorporable Lynn Herring (who played Lucy Coe for all she was worth both on General Hospital and its spin-off Port Charles ) is heading back to daytime this July to play Henry's wayward mom Audrey. In a recent interview with TV Guide she revealed, "Audrey is kind of a grifter, a con woman who has been through a lot. She's like Lucy Coe in a way, but older and wiser. So far I've only shot a few episodes, but Trent and I are already chewing scenery together."
Herring is slated thus far for an eight-week run.
Rafe and Adam on TheYoung & the Restless
On June 25, fans of Y&R will see the new Adam Newman, played by Michael Muhney. As previously reported, the actor was an emergency recast when Chris Engen walked out on the coveted role. Now, it seems all systems are a go and we will start to see more of Adam's twisted plot to keep his 'gas-lighting of Ashley' a secret. Seems Rafe is determined to prove his Aunt Estella's innocence (poor lady, everyone is pinning this on the trusted maid) and demands to search Adam's room for incriminating evidence. But just how far will Adam go to stop him? Is this the 'kiss' that sent ripples throughout the industry and sent Engen out the front door at CBS? Don't miss it.
Susan Lucci and Cameron Mathison in Ultimate Cougar Championship!
Last week it was announced through the Associated Press and confirmed on The View that All My Children 's Erica Kane is getting her own "cougar" story line with the much younger Ryan Lavery! ABC Daytime is banking on the huge mainstream success of its two most recognizable names (Susan Lucci and Cameron Mathison, pictured) to garner big ratings and bring in some non-soap viewers by hopping on the "cougar" bandwagon. On-screen, Ryan and Erica have been friends for years, but in an upcoming episode on June 22, things start to shift. As we go through summer, the show promises a burgeoning love story. When asked on The View if Lucci has any hesitation playing out the older woman/younger man romance, Susan stated, "I hate labels. I think it limits people and the way we perceive each other. For me, 'cougar' has a connotation of a Mrs. Robinson." Hopefully this intriguing and popular duo can pull off the romance and make it plausible. It's a bit hard to swallow though. Ryan was just in love with Erica's daughter, Kendall, and Erica is a real man-eater! But it is probably one of the most fascinating ideas AMC has had in a long time, discounting the Eden/Reese same-sex story line. Enough said.
Top 12 Need Your Vote to Survive in Adonis 2009 Competition
Wow, this is getting to be just like American Idol . I hope there's not a shirtless singing competition in various musical genre's for these soap stars. Yeah, I know some of you would like to see that. However…we are down to the 12 finalists for SoapHunks.net 's Adonis 2009 competition. Vote today through June 23. And here are your finalists.
The Bold & the Beautiful 's Brandon Beemer and Don Diamont; General Hospital 's Steve Burton; Days ' James Scott and Shawn Christian; Guiding Light 's Daniel Cosgrove; Y&R 's Daniel Goddard; As the World Turns 's Van Hansis and Jake Silbermann; One Life to Live 's John-Paul Lavoisier and Mark Lawson; and AMC 's Cameron Mathison. Make sure to check out the hilarious yet true analyses of each hunk's chances of capturing the title. Check out Beemer's , for example. Positive: "He is the most frequently shirtless finalist in the category." Negatives: "Has history on this site of barely missing the top prizes!"
So hurry up and vote. The hunk with the lowest number of votes each week will be voted out of the competition. You can only cast one vote a day, so make sure your favorite pecs and abs are not sent packing!
Bid and Win Lunch with Reva Shayne, the Amazing Kim Zimmer of Guiding Light !
Pop music superstar Cyndi Lauper launched a few weeks back the True Colors Fund's Summer Online Auction, which includes celebrity experiences and autographed memorabilia in support of the LGBT and straight ally community. But for soap fans and those who may not be aware, you can also bid on and win a lunch with Guiding Light 's Kim Zimmer! I mean, c'mon -- with Guiding Light about to ends its run in September, this may be your last chance to hang with four-time Daytime Emmy winner La Zimmer! So ante up, peeps! The auction runs until Thursday, June 25. Lauper, who is the cofounder of the True Colors Fund, stated, "There literally is something for everyone. All of the proceeds will go to directly support the True Colors Fund's work to get everyone, especially my fellow straight allies, to do what they can to help make equality a reality for the LGBT community." To view all of the lots and bid on items click here , and to bid directly on Kim Zimmer's item click here !
Scene Stealer of the Week
There's something about Mary Jane Benson! The unsettling, disturbing, and brilliant acting choices of Y&R 's Stacy Haiduk (pictured) have made Mary Jane Benson one of Genoa City's all-time whack jobs. That's hard to do considering the long list of contenders, such as Kimberlin Brown's nutty nurse Sheila. But try this one for size: Mary Jane talks to her dead stuffed cat in her hotel room, which she killed. Obviously, she paid a visit to her taxidermist along the way. While she talks to kitty, she opens scrapbooks of pictures of Jack Abbott and hatches plot after plot. One night, she catches Jack making out with his ex-wife Phyllis and gets so upset she kills a bird! As an unhinged woman with an ax to grind (not to mention a new face -- she had plastic surgery to change her identity, thanks to Victor Newman), Stacy is winning us over. Stay tuned in the next two weeks as we find out that the mystery woman could indeed be Patty Williams, the woman Jack drove insane… and who shot him below the belt three times over!
Catfight of the Week
It's so refreshing not to give this week's title to the tough broads. Yup, two gents get my vote this time. All My Children 's dueling physicians, Dr. David Hayward and Dr. Jake Martin, let the fists fly in a medical clinic in Barbados. Amanda and Jake's plot to make David think his baby died during a complicated birth almost backfired. When David found out that his baby seemingly died during a botched delivery job by Jake, Hayward lunged at Martin. I gasped for a minute, as it looked like poor Ricky Paull Goldin (Jake) got his faced smooshed as Vince Irizarry (David) tried to choke the life out of him. If you ask me, Dr David should pick on someone his own size!
Eden Riegel's Imaginary Red Carpet Ride
Finally, from my last column, I asked you to go vote for the five choices for Eden Riegel's acceptance speech for the Webby Awards. As you may recall, our Eden was only allowed five words. When Eden hit the stage to accept the award, she uttered the winning entry, "I'm sleeping with the director." That is of course in reference to the fact that her husband, Andrew Miller, was indeed the director of her performance in Imaginary Bitches .
But for a real laugh, check out Eden's video when she hit the red carpet before the ceremonies. What we learned: It's always important to bring friends with you to award shows for backup, even if they are imaginary! Click here!


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Rochester Lancers name former Milwaukee Wave defender, Josh Rife, as their new head coach
As a player, Josh Rife was a winner and that's exactly what the rookie head coach hopes to bring to the Rochester Lancers. "We wanted the right person for the job, one that fits our community image, our values and can take us to where we want to go on the field," team vice president Rich Randall said of Rife, who was introduced as the MISL club's new coach on Friday. "He's natural leader." The 33-year-old played for NCAA power Indiana University, won a USL-2 championship with the Charlotte Eagles and Major Indoor Soccer League crowns with perennial power, the Milwaukee Wave. In eight pro indoor seasons, he played in five finals. The Lancers play their home opener Nov. 16 at Blue Cross Arena against defending MISL champion, Baltimore.
Although it's Rife's first head coaching position, Rochester signed him to a three-year contract for a reason. It wants to develop stability. Rife replaces Syracuse native Jim Hesch, who was elevated to head coach last year but failed to get the Lancers to the playoffs. Billy Andracki, the ex-Rhinos goalkeeper, was the head coach in their inaugural season (2011-12) when Rochester made the playoffs. "From every interaction I've had with him to every person I've spoken to about him, Josh is an amazing individual," he said. Rife, a Hawaii native who grew up just north of Dallas, is a former Defender of the Year in USL-2 with Charlotte and in the indoor game with the Detroit Ignition, where he played for Rochester Rhinos coach Bob Lilley. He was on the MISL's All-Rookie team in 2006 with the Philadelphia Kixx, and just this past season was a second-team All-USL PRO selection for expansion Tampa Bay, where he teamed with Lancers forward Mauricio Salles. They also were former teammates with Charlotte.
"Mauricio probably knew more than he led on, but he was very respectful of the process," Rife said about the Lancers' courtship. "He always has spoken very highly of the Lancers' organization, the ownership and the community."
Rife has officially retired as a player, he said, joking that the only time he needs to run now "is to stay in shape." He and his wife, Christy, a former college standout at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington and player in the USL's W-League, have a daughter, Maddison. She celebrated her first birthday on Thursday. "With the coaches I've had that I really respect, the one consistent theme they've had is passion and it looks different for everybody," Rife said, citing legends such as Vince Lombardi, John Wooden and Bob Knight. "But they just love what they do and that just rubs off on your players. You're not going to fool them." Rife was an assistant coach in 2008 for PBA Sailfish, which won the National Christian College Athletic Association title. He held that post three years and also has been a graduate assistant. He inherits a Lancers squad with ageless forward Doug Miller, 44, the reigning MVP of the MISL, and Salles, whose explosive left foot has made him an all-league selection the past two years.
Rife likes what he sees, but knows the growing pains the Lancers' younger players have endured the past two years need to now produce results. "This is a team that can score points," said Rife, who played against Rochester the past two years. "Granted, a lot came from two players last season but it's great to have two proven game-changers with Doug and Mauricio.
"This team has had success with some young guys who were still learning the game, but I see a ton of upside in them with another year under their belt." The Lancers have a combine for players on Saturday and Sunday. For those interested in trying out, visit their website for details (www.rlancers.com).
The Josh Rife file
Position: New head coach, Rochester Lancers (MISL).
Age: 33.
Hometown: Denton, Texas (native of Hawaii).
College: Texas Christian; Indiana University, where he was an All-Big Ten pick and played on an NCAA runner-up squads.
Indoor experience: Eight seasons as indoor player including five in which his team reached the finals and three championship teams; played for Milwaukee Wave, Detroit Ignition and Philadelphia Kixx (2006 MISL All-Rookie team.
Outdoor experience: Named USL PRO second-team pick this past season for expansion Tampa Bay, where he teamed with Lancers forward, Mauricio Salles; named 2006 USL-2 Defender of Year for Charlotte; member of Charlotte's 2005 USL-2 title team.

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Skip to comments.Plan B - Freestate Project
Posted on 11/04/2008 8:47:39 PM PST by Retired Greyhound
I have been looking into this for quite a while now. I found out about it from Walter Williams.
The American government has been steadily eroding our constitutional rights for quite some time.
Conservatives have been successful in slowing this negative process for a time, but we may have reached a tipping point.
I have been criticized on FR for talking about secession. It is something to consider. The American government has broken its contract with the people and the states.
Freestate Project is not exactly a secession movement, but it is an opportunity for freedom loving citizens to gather in a place where we can have a greater impact politically.
Conservatives will be the new persecuted. They will try to silence us and disarm us. We must be prepared.
Alaska may be just the place to resettle. Beautiful scenery, independent people, and far, far away from the mainland.
Don't go too far. I suspect the Obamanoids will screw things up so badly, we will be the ones to put it back together.
And, a good-looking governor. What more could you ask for?
You will have to make the economic infrastructure.
You know about the black flies I assume....
I would definitely consider this, as my state turned blue today.
They didn't mention black flies in the brochure.
They never do. ;-)
I think we should do just that. America is no longer America. We should renew her. We have enough people to do it.
"You know about the black flies I assume...."
Not to mention the Buzzillions of hungry mosquitoes... but only for a few months, when it's warm.
I'll stay put.
Looking at the map - New Hampshire is blue, surrounded by blue. Not a great improvment from my now blue Florida.
Dude, what are you talking about? Seriously?
The original FreeState is New Hampshire, and they sold their souls to a Marxist tonight. Where was the much-vaunted libertarian love of freedom that so galvanizes Granite State voters?
The FreeState concept works only to the point that you can: (1) keep socialists out of your chosen state; and (2) multiply YOUR population via increased birthrates. You might be able to achieve (2), but (as NH has already shown), achieving (1) is impossible.
who has the porcupine ping list these days....
(Not to mention the Buzzillions of hungry mosquitoes... but only for a few months, when its warm.)
Too d*mn cold, for one thing.
We lost 48% to 51% in the popular vote, with an unpopular 2nd term president, and an economic recession. This is not the end of the world, and any overreaching by the democrats will lose them seats in two years. This is their high tide, we just need to chip away.
Can we please make it Texas? We have everything down here. Just have every patriot come here, kick out all the remaining Democrats that populate the state, seal the borders, kick out the illegals through state action, and start arming even more heavily.
I strongly disagree. This is the last national election the GOP will win I. My lifetime. Citizenship for 20 million democratic Hispanics, voting rights restored for 10 million felons. A permanant 100% block vote. By blacks. More time wasted playing this game is more lost rights, more confiscated wealth, more racial spoils. A new plan is needed.
The Free State project had a chance a while ago, when presidents had to dance around the middle. But not now. Huseein Obama will be treated by the MSM and all the talking heads truly as 'the anointed one.' He'll be able to get away with murder, because, whatever he attempts, if anyone argues against it, they will be buried with the charge that they are trying to destroy the presidency of the first Halfrican-American.
Quit being ridiculous.
I give Obama a few months before he's alienated his base and shown his incompetence.
It's stupid to talk about running away and hiding.
I'm an American. I'll stay here and help put things back together.
We've got problems right now. It's selfish for you to add to them.
I am from TX originally. It would be my preferred location for the revolution.
Plus we would have a large economy and a strong military.
what military?? The one that just voted 70% for McCain
God yes!
I'd like to move to Alaska right now if we could suceed from this "Obama"nation.
the only solution I think is two or three countries where once was one America.
Or the NG of the surrounding states.
NH is *not* the place to establish such a 'state'. It elected someone who will take away *all* our rights under the Constitution, which BTW he *reviles*—as given to us as a heritage by our Nation's founders, our forefathers, and ancestors, who sacrificed *all* for the cause of Liberty, for the likes of *us*, who turned their gift into a travesty! Plus, all the *really* liberal socialists/communists from the Northeast move to both NH (esp. from MA) and VT (esp. from NY)—*not* the demographics for a promising future for such an undertaking!
It's time for us to stand up right where we are, get involved in Conservative politics and organizations *immediately*—and tip the balance back to the Right *ASAP*!
I didn't say anything about hiding.
I just think it is time that we free ourselves from the bondage of the Federal Govt.
Aren't there still plenty of socialist in Alaska?
Don't you have smoking bans in Juneau and Anchorage?
The idea is intriguing bit NH would not be my first choice for a location for several reasons. The black flies are one, the dawn of the new little ice age is another.
personally, I think Texas is the best bet.
I grew up there (I live in Long Beach now)
Who is John Gault? Don't help the government stay alive any more. Stop feeding it !!
This should become a national movement. Stop buying "junk." Save. It's a wonderful feeling not to have to keep buying "stuff." Once you break that habit, it's liberating!
Actually, the modern day "prophets" say Texas will be the first state to leave the union. You're going to tighten your borders because so many freedom loving people will try to move there. Eventually, other states will follow you.
Didn't NH just go for Obama?
Buy guns, not junk!
Learn to hunt. Here, one deer fills our freezer. We don't have to spend on meat.
If people stop spending so much, the government doesn't get it's money. If it doesn't get it's money, it can't buy votes. Without freebies, the democrats can't survive, because that's all they do - spend money on the base.
Don't underestimate the number of dumbass leftists up here.
It's getting pretty bad.
Yes, smoking bans in Anchorage, don't know about Juneau.
Generally, it still is good to be here... way good actually.
But, the point is: The dumbasses are breeding and going to public school.
Hurry! Would be the word to the FreeState people.
"We breed them to keep the massholes away."
Unfortunately it isn't working. The ones you did scare off only fell back as far as NH.
"This is the last national election the GOP will win I. My lifetime. Citizenship for 20 million democratic Hispanics, voting rights restored for 10 million felons."
You are correct, but will even the so-called converted believe it now that we have incontrovertible evidence?
Don't even THINK of moving to New Hampshire...take a look at last night's results; then consider NH already has the second highest property taxes in the nation. Plus you'll freeze your *ss off... :-)
Thanks for the advice about NH.
I grew up in TX. I think I will just go back there. We will secede if we have to.
There is only one place to begin this movement...Texas.
Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!
Plus we have incredible high school and college football..... ;^)
My wife and I were the first family to relocate to New Hampshire after it was chosen as the Free State.
As dispirited as I am today by the results not only at the Federal level but also right here in New Hampshire, I still consider myself very lucky to live here out of all the other states in the Union. While we lost some ground for individual liberty and personal responsibility yesterday, we here in New Hampshire have the most ground left to give at the end of it all, and a energized, dedicated core of friends and activists who will be at the vanguard of the fight to take it back.
Some people may look to Alaska or Montana, and that's fine if all you want to do is hunker down and let the storm blow through, but if you want to work with fellow activists to defend and reclaim liberty, it only takes about two hours to drive from one end to another of the major population centers of the state, as opposed to 11 hours from one end of Montana to the other, or as opposed to Alaska where there's no roads at all in much of the state.
We'd welcome you here with open arms. Yesterday's election demonstrated that we need all the help that we can get.
And I invite you to come to Murphy's Taproom on Elm Street in Manchester around noon this Saturday to meet a crowd of us at the Merrimack Valley Porcupines meeting, and help us mourn the election of a Marxist as President of the US.
I am interested.
I was warned about black flies and the weather.
Also told that there are limited jobs and that property taxes are high.
With property taxes, you have local control and local accountability.
My wife and I were the deciding votes (154 to 153) to cut about $1.5 million from the town's budget a couple of years ago, and thus cut property taxes accordingly.
Try doing that with a statewide income tax or sales tax.
Other states not only have high property taxes, they have high income and sales taxes. I'm paying about the same tax on my 3,200sf colonial on one wooded acre than I was paying on my 1,100sf ranch on a 5,000sf postage stamp in San Jose, California, and by waiting to buy our new car until we moved here, we saved $3,200 in sales tax.
Who cares what your neighbor does or doesn't believe about God as long as he doesn't want to redistribute your wealth? Don't get bogged down in irrelevancies.
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Home > Wildlife and Land Management > Bat Watch > Area Accommodations
Area Accommodations
You'll see up to a million bats fly over your head and off into the twilight sky at a Selman Bat Watch.
You'll learn about and see these amazing mammals that travel 1400 miles each Click these links for hotel and campground information in the following cities:
Freedom, Oklahoma
Freedom is approximately 6 miles north of the Bat Watch site.
Alabaster Caverns State Park
(580) 621-3381
Sage and Saddle Bed & Breakfast
(580) 621-3338
Cedar Canyon Lodge
(580) 621-3258
Woodward, Oklahoma
Woodward is approximately 30 miles southwest of the Bat Watch site.
Boiling Springs State Park
(580) 256-7664
Toll Free: (800) 654-8240
City of Woodward
(view motels, hotels, camping, RV parks, & B&Bs in Woodward)
Alva, Oklahoma
Alva is approximately 60 miles east of the Bat Watch site.
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Today my children celebrated their last day of school. Our routines will be changing, and my house will have absolutely NO CHANCE of being clean until school starts up again. But you know what? I am actually quite excited for these summer months with my kids. And with SO many great ideas shared here, how could you not be??
And... I admit it. I suck. I really do. With all of the struggle to keep the house in order, shuttle kids all over the place, do all the shopping, laundry, dishes, cooking, and so on... I feel fortunate that I'm able to manage this blog as well as I have. However, I am HORRIBLE at keeping up with my comments. I really do read each and every one. I feel bad that my time does not allow for more. When it comes down to it, my logic is that you would rather have the awesome ideas I have to share rather than a "Hey, thanks for the comment, I hope you stop by again!"... right? Ok... so we're cool? :)
Now... onto the fun stuff. Check out these amazing ideas shared at last week's party! All of these will be added to my A++ Features, found on the tab above.
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As a proposed state-wide ban works its way across Beacon Hill, Great Barrington, Massachusetts this past week became the fourth municipality in the commonwealth to ban the small plastic bags typically used for check-out at supermarkets.
The bylaw approved by Great Barrington Town Meeting prohibits the use of most single-use plastic bags at retail establishments in town, as of July first. Other plastic bags, like those used for dry cleaning or delivered newspapers, are exempt from the ban.
Advocates cite the bags' tendency to enter waterways and harm wildlife, as well as their resistance to decomposition once they're thrown away.
Andrew Blechman is a selectperson in town and an editor at environmentally minded magazine Orion.
"Reality is, these plastic bags are made to be disposable, but they don't dispose of, you can't really dispose of them. They're non-biodegradable. They're basically: once you create it, that's it. They're a scourge."
The penalty increases from fifty dollars to two hundred dollars a day for repeat offenses—a burden that opponents don't want to see land on employers, in addition to the cost and effort of switching from plastic bags to an alternative like paper.
Even some environmentalists say only a firm move away from any single-use bags, paper included, is worth the expense and hassle.
Great Barrington resident Mickey Friedman describes himself as a committed, lifelong environmentalist, opposed to the plastic bag ban.
"It's got an incredible impact on people's lives. It affects our major employers. You know, we have three large shopping facilities who employ a large number of people in this community. We have a number of small merchants who routinely offer people: paper or plastic."
The town's move follows similar action in Manchester-by-the-Sea and Brookline, plus Nantucket, which prohibited the bags back in 1990. The Rhode Island town of Barrington became the first in that state to outlaw plastic bags last year, and a state-wide proposal to cut down on their use is now under discussion there.
Massachusetts State Senator Ben Downing, whose district includes Great Barrington, says he received one hundred and twenty emails from constituents supporting a state-wide ban when a proposal to restrict their use among large retailers passed through a joint Senate/House committee last month.
He supports a ban.
"I think everyone agrees that moving to more re-usable bags makes much more sense for the environment."
The Massachusetts bill is now before the House Ways and Means committee. Right now there's no timeline for a vote.


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December 2, 2012 - 9:29pm
Sony has patented a "Hybrid Separable Motion Controller" which combines its trademark DualShock and Move controllers together.
The hybrid controller consists of two halves that can be attached to each other to resemble a PS3 DualShock gamepad with two Move orbs sticking out beside its shoulder buttons. When separated, each half can be held in one hand to act as an ugly Move controller.
According to the patent documents, each half houses its own magnetometer, accelerometer, gyroscope, vibration motor and speakers.
The patent was filed in May 2011, but it was published this week.
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....and Vibrashock was born
The blue balls controller
xbox 360 is the best
xbox 360 is the best controller, All the buttons are just where you need them and the controller fits nicely in your hands. No, im not a fanboy, i use PC only. Its just a shame that they use their own RF system instead of normal bluetooth (MS refusing to pay for rights and passing the cost onto the customer in the form of a seperate reciever, bast*rds) <--- talkin about PCs there
My favorite controller of all
My favorite controller of all time was the nintendo 64 controller. It was a bit of an akward design, only allowing you to conveniently use 2/3rds of the controller in most cases, but the triggers felt nice, and the analog stick was just 'smooth'. Only analog stick I've ever used with very fast response and pin-point accuracy. Sure, they would wear down and break easier than modern controllers, but **** I loved the trigger design and overall feel in every good N64 game.
For people with big hands
I wish i could be "absolutely certain" that this is fake. i hope it is. but as many of us know, there have been numerous "dumb" and "ugly" controller designs over the years. take the sega dreamcast controller or the nintendo 64 controller. then we have the Wii controller and the Wii U controller. or the original Xbox (Xbox 1) controller. HUGE!!! thankfully, they made a smaller one. and lastly, let's not forget what the ps3's original controller design was. it looked like a boomerang. but, fans of the ps3 told Sony to keep it simple, thus saving the the ps3 from embarrassing controls. we've all seen many strange and stupid designs released, designs that never should have seen daylight. i hope for the ps4's sake it doesn't. everyone will laugh.


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Nifty Fifty - Virgin Blue Unveils Its 50th Boeing 737 Ng Aircraft31/07/2005
Australia's Low Cost Carrier Marks Major Milestone
Virgin Blue's 50 th aircraft touched down at Brisbane airport today, painted in a bold blue colour scheme to recognise this significant milestone for the award winning low cost carrier.
The aircraft was flown in from the Boeing factory in Seattle and landed with much pomp and ceremony to reveal its special 50 th aircraft livery featuring a blue fuselage with red highlights, the opposite to the existing fleet of red aircraft with blue highlights.
The aircraft also has a unique interior which celebrates the efforts of all Virgin Blue team members who have been part of building Virgin Blue into one of the most successful and profitable airline's in the world.
Both the first and surnames of every single staff member have been printed on the overhead lockers, giving recognition to the 5687 number of team members who have worked for Virgin Blue since the airline launched in August 2000. A staff BBQ was held to allow family and friends the opportunity to board the new aircraft and find their name.
Whilst the 50 th aircraft's arrival represents a momentous occasion for Virgin Blue, other changes to the new-age LCC's strategy have been equally significant.
The competitive environment has changed dramatically since the airline's launch in August 2000 and has included the luring of Impulse Airlines into the Qantas lair, the demise of Ansett Airlines, the introduction of Virgin Blue's international carrier Pacific Blue, the launch of Qantas no frills off-shoot Jetstar, numerous perceived "airfare wars", and record high jet fuel prices.
Globally, Virgin Blue has flown in the face of aviation trends by growing both domestically and internationally when other airlines have either merged, filed for bankruptcy, or reduced workforces.
Moving forward, Virgin Blue's focus is on re-defining its product offering to attract a higher percentage of high yield business travellers, whilst at the same time retaining the lowest cost base in the country.
Chief Executive Officer Brett Godfrey said, "Let's be very clear here, there has never been a more competitive, a more volatile or a more dynamic aviation environment in Australia than what there is today. We are under no illusions that Virgin Blue needs to remain at the forefront of strategic innovation to remain a viable player in the Australian, Tasman and South Pacific regions and we believe we are well positioned to do that."


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The River2Sea Bully Wa is perfect for fishing on top of matted weeds and trash mats. The unique keel shaped design allows the Bully Way to walk over open water with ease, and the bead feature on its belly, as well as, an enhanced water seal around the hook shanks, minimizes the amount of water that enters during the retrieve, yet allows air to escape on the hookset. Also equipped with a super sharp Gamakatsu EWG Double Hook, the Bully Wa's soft body and hook placement give it one of the deepest hook gaps of any frog on the market. The line tie is also angled to aid in open water walking. Available in multiple colors, the River2Sea Bully Wa is one of the most versatile frogs on the market.
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Comments: Unique subtle action on this frog. Good on pressured water as it has less of a presence both on mats and in open water. Hook up ratio has more to do with the rod and line than anything. 50+ lb braid always and Powell Max Frog rod = anything that eats it comes to the boat and anything under 3 lbs that eats it comes to the boat while helicoptering through the air at 25mph. He he he. Took 2cnd on a rainy day with this frog with a bag of smallmouth off a deep rip rap bank in a lake with no vegetation.... Also if you do not fish frogs or do not know how to fish topwater baits you will not do well with this frog or any other frog.
From: Derek: OH 5/28/14
Comments: ne best frogs on the market i give it a solid 9 on quality compared to koppers frogs. never had a problem with mine the plastic is nice and soft action is great couldnt ask for more for the price.i also like the front view of the frog so you can see the color of the belly.
From: Chris: CA
Comments: Of ALL the frogs that I have thrown, this is by far my most favorite frog to throw. It works well in cover but the action that you will get in open water is where this really shines. The keel shape on this frog make "walking the frog" easier to do than ever! No altercations are needed, but if you want to never lose a fish then bend out the hooks to get them barely off of the body, this will maximize your hook up ratio greatly! Keep in mind, if you do so it will hinder the ability to fish the frog in cover as well. Great frog for any condition!
From: Adam: Jackson, Mo
Comments: Good action, hook ups and durability. I had used the ghost color which has taken a beating on the finish but still floats and catches fish. I have noticed some of the other colors fill with water, probably easy to fix though. One real problem with these is I've hooked a few fish in the throat. For some reason it flips over when the fish take it deep and they can get hooked in the gills. A fish killer for sure! For that I hesitate to use it as much.
From: Joel: MI
Comments: my all time favorite popping frog hook up ratio is about 9/10 and that's really good for a hollow body frog!!
From: Hunter: Choctaw Oklahoma
Comments: If you don't mind pulling weeds off a weedless frog and emptying it of water every cast, then this is the frog for you. It snags on every piece of grass, but it had an ok walking action in open water. Buy Koppers Live Target instead.
From: Jack: MN, U.S.
Comments: These do fill with water easily so they require a little extra maintenance, but bass eat 'em and they're soft as hell so good hookup ratio.
From: Seth" Spokane, WA
Comments: fills up with water easily dont reccomend
From: Durn: CA
Comments: The best for snakehead!!!
From: Fadzil: Malaysia
Comments: Nice frog, wont get water in it and very durable. Within the first ten minutes of using it i had a three pound bass in the boat.
From: Evan: IA
Comments: The one I had, the weight fell off of it in open water. There are much better frogs on the market in my opinion.
From: Mike: SoCal
Comments: Great frog!!! Walks easy and handles the thick Stuff real easy. Would recommend to everyone.
From: CA
Comments: Love the keel design b/c its easy to walk the frog from 80ft way w/ an extra fast tip rod. 65lb power pro and heavy rod a must. I agree the paint and plastic are not near as durable as the Spro but the 'walk' soooo much better so I stick with them.
From: Adam: Phila, PA
Comments: Bought the copper green 65, and it was very disappointing from the start. Fills up with water very quickly and sinks. I drained the water after every cast, it still sinks. There are much better frogs on the market!!!
From: Mike: Huntington Beach, CA
Comments: I dont like this frog it does not have good action ill stick with koppers and spro
From: Mike: Akron, OH
Comments: Great action and hook ups, paint isnt durable at all though i recomend overall.
From: Trey: FL
Comments: Great design on this Wa Frog...have had a much better hookup ratio on the strikes i've gotten using this frog as compared to other hollow body brands. But all the missed strikes i've had while fishing hollow body frogs is obviously just because of my fishing ability, or lack there of, and not because of the frogs themselves. Right Dean from BC Canada?? haha
From: Chase: Hutchinson, KS
Comments: The best frog,easy hook up,soft body & very sharp hook.
From: Nelz: Malaysia
Comments: i fish the 1 3/4 in frog and cathch tons. with the smaller frog you get more hits and better hookups than you would with a biger one
Comments: best frog i have ever used
From: Cody: Antioch, CA
Comments: The reviews on hollow body frogs should be looked at as being strongly influenced by the anglers ability. Frog fishing is not easy. People blame the frog but more often then not it is the person working the frog that is the problem.
From: Dean: British Colombia, Canada
Comments: river2sea product's are some of the best produced. this frog is right up there with most of the top name brands. i just received the new larry dahlberg 'diving frog' by river2sea and this beauty will change your mind about what is the BEST frog sold. dahlberg is the most innovative lure designer alive and his lures/fly's attest to it. the workmanship on this frog is exquisite thank's to river2sea. the frog is a bit pricey compared to the other's on the market but so are my shimano reel's in the same context. itwill not take on water because it's solid and each frog comes with an extra set of leg's. spend a few buck's more and see for yourself. thank you larry, you did it again. just like your dahlberg diver bass/pike fly, this frog is the best!
From: Wes: Salinas, CA
Comments: This is my favorite frog on the market. Super soft, collapses easily and sticky sharp Gamakatsu hooks. I have caught over 20 fish on the same frog.
From: Ted: Blair, NE
Comments: Notice how each person says something different. It all comes down to how each angler works the bait. If it takes on water just give it a squeeze and its like new again. Most frogs will take on water at some point in the day, but no bait is 100% all of the time.
From: Jim: California, USA
Comments: I love this frog due to it's "keel" and available color patterns. Some say it takes on water--mine does, especially when it's due to a largemouth breaking the surface! Great lure, and very sharp hooks! No issues here.
From: Daniel: Spokane, Wa
Comments: This frog is by far, the best in positive hookset ratio. Even if I tried lots of frogs from several manufacturers and brands, and still love snagproof products, this frog gave me the best hookset ratio for 3 years now. Copper green is the most versatile color for a lot of situations, and my preferred color in sunny days is the lemon lime one. Best size for me 2.5"
From: Fab: France
Comments: I love the price of this frog, but the paint peels off pretty quick. Also it takes on water. Body is more durable than Spro. Still looking for the perfect frog.
From: Bob: Marion, IN
Comments: Too soft of a body go with the spr bronze eye!!
From: Justin
Comments: I believe this is the best frog made. Multiple sizes for all lakes and situations. It's hard to brag about a bait that I don't want the competition to know I'm using.
Comments: I think these frogs are some of the best on the market !!! Super easy to walk, durable, and I have very rarely ever had an issue with these frogs taking on water. Couldn't be happier....these frogs rock !!!
From: Jeff: Merced, CA
Comments: Well, for what its worth, I LOVE them, multiple fish over 5#s on the same frog with little damage, Ilove em.
Comments:The guy commenting before me is right. I got the yellow headed blackbird color for Clearlake and the Delta but when working the frog, popping it, and making it splash and dart, it starts to take on ALOT of water and sink. Every Cast.
From:Anthony: Windsor, CA
Comments:Don't get the idea here. Rolls whenever it hits weeds, and if you pop it too hard it loses its action.
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Right now, for me, it is Guild Wars 2 and Eden Eternal.
I was wrapped up in Eden before GW2 came out so I feel too guilty to just throw Eden aside.
The reason I love EE so much is because of how the game has been turned around drastically.
X-Legend has listened to it's community, and responded with multiple updates and a plethora of new content.
They just introduced a new class, Sage, and talk of another new class to come out soon, the Dragon Knight.
A lot of people have given up on this game because of it's rough past, but I have stuck with it, and have been impressed by what they've done with EE.
Star Craft 2, though some may not consider that an MMO.
Project 1999.
Classic-ish Everquest is unbeatable by these mediocre, modern MMOs. No instances and no handholding. Yes fond memories, yes awesome grouping, yes awesome zones/dungeons, yes all the nastiness of death penalties and corpse runs and hell levels, and before ALL that much longer... yes Velious!
Planetside 2 beta.
Borderlands 2 next week for non-MMOs.
I've already dropped GW so I'm only active in rift atm as a pure raidlogger
For me, not much nowadays
Most games are garbage, I dont know if its because im now outside of the age 18 - 35 demographic, (Im 37)
Or if games are really getting more retarted
my best MMO of all time
Vanguard Saga of Heroes
this MMO is what i gave me the "true" experience of MMO that no other player will ever get from today's MMO anymore
if you played VG since 2007 till 2010, you will know what i meant, that game has everything done right if it wasn't for the bugs,
i used to remember, venturing the world itself is addictive and whenever i was out, i always think about what was going on in the game, and always have that urge to log in, then, crafting was the best i've ever done in any MMO, and i hated crafting, but then VG's crafting really made me craft the whole day, and it matters back in the day, because everything in the market is player controlled, it was a true trading market in VG, i had to search for items and was dependant on the other crafter
i was hoping that i would have the same with GW2, after such a long time, but man, GW2 didn;t even last 3 weeks for me to lose my urge to log back in, even how much i love GW2, it just cant be compared to what i've experienced in VG
Vanguard, i miss you man!
So What Now?
Planetside 2 beta for sure.. nothing comes close to the fun im having in this.. tho of course it is just a pure PVP mmo..
I do ahve GW2 installed still but its really boring..
Other than that im hitting War of the Roses pretty hard as well.. and i should get access to the Chivalry beta this weekend
I play:
- GW2 if I want to play a fantasy MMORPG
- FE if I want to play something more serene and postapocalyptic
- TF2 if I want action
- MTGO if I want to use my brain
- and Civ5, if I want something slow and singleplayer
Let's play Fallen Earth (blind, 300 episodes)
Let's play Guild Wars 2 (blind, 45 episodes)
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- and Civ5, if I want something slow and singleplayer
I love Civ5 -- added Gods & Generals a few weeks ago. I've played all the modes, most of the landscapes, small worlds, huge worlds, and everything in between.
My funnest thing to do is to create a 2-human game (hotseat), no other civs, rampaging berzerkers, huge world, no "win" criteria, on Diety mode. On first turn, I then delete the warriors and settlers for the 2nd human player. This leaves me in a game world where it's just me and the berzerkers. It's a hoot to struggle, survive, and eventually thrive despite a continuous onslaught of enemies that keep complete pace with my technological achievements. I've really come to appreciate the value of artillery in defence, interlocking fields of fire, and defense in depth; and moreso the concept of combined arms tactics, where it's totally necessary to deploy armor that is supported by artillery and close air support during offense. I've also had some totally wicked naval engagements and amphibious assaults supported by naval gunfire. The last game I played went well beyond 2000 turns and I'd still conquered only about a third of the map. I enjoy dealing with the other civs, but for a totally immersive strategic and tactical combat experience, this is the way to go.
The past couple of days I've been playing Sims3. I'm a major History geek -- just finished rereading a couple of Edith Wharton's, Jean Zimmerman's Love, Fiercely, and am currently in the midst of a book about Lady Nancy Astor. All these are set contemporaneously in a period proximating the late 19th/early 20th centuries and talk principally about the period's rich, famous, infamous, and utterly confining upper social strata. So, I kind of got a bug in my bonnet to build a Guilded Age mansion akin to that designed by I.N. Phelps-Stokes for his father, Anson Phelps-Stokes's "Brickhouse" in Connecticut c.1910. It's repleat with 2 dining rooms, library, billiard room, fourteen bedrooms, and much more; not to mention elaborately landscaped gardens. After having played all the Sims3 expansions to this point, I'm kind of tired of the game, but building and recreating notable structures from photos, sketches, and printed discriptions still intrigues me very much.
LOL ... call me ecclectic .... next week I'll be playing a hack-n-slash. :P
No mmo. Playing Sims 2 and waiting for an mmo like Sims 2. Otherwise just waiting on -
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PRICE-Our dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Helen Pestotnik Etzel, age 94, died Jan. 1, 2010, just 28 minutes into the New Year with a blue moon present for her passing.
She was born in the warmth of the summer, July 5, 1915 in Kenilworth, Utah to Louis and Helen Pongratz Pestotnik.
Helen married Archie Etzel on June 19, 1936 in Price, Utah; he died Oct. 1, 1960.
Helen lived in Carbon County (Hiawatha and Price) all of her life until the last seven months before her death. She was a talented seamstress and cook who worked hard all of her life. She was a member of the Catholic Church and member of the S.N.P.J. Lodge # 113.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Elsie (Lavell) Holmes; four adoring grandchildren, Archie (Margaret) Holmes; Helen Jones, Kathy (Lyle) Obray, and Brenda (Steven) Matern; six great-grandchildren, Kelli, Nicholas, Derek, Nathan, Chad and Brendan; sister, Louise Kankelborg, Butte, Mont. and many loving nieces and nephews.
Helen is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Archie Etzel; her parents, and three siblings.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Applegate HomeCare, and Garden Terrace Care Center in Salt Lake for their incredible care.
Funeral Mass, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, 210 North Carbon Ave. in Price. Vigil service, Tuesday evening 7 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street in Price. Family will be at Mitchell's Tuesday and Wednesday one hour prior to service. Committal service, Price City Cemetery.


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Football has been very, very good to us.
Even though 2013-2015 were 3 losing season's, we can console ourselves with this fact-
# of Super Bowl victories since 1985:
1-Chicago, St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Seattle
2-Washington, Green Bay, Pittsburgh, Baltimore
3-San Francisco, Dallas, Denver
4-New York Giants!!! & NE
Let's make it 5 in 2016 so we can be on a LINE all by ourselves again!!!
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"Measure Twice......Cut Once"
You couldn't be more full of **** if you were break dancing in a Port-a-Potty.......Kruunch
Dez Bryant scares the **** out of me. Aside from Megatron, there is no receiver in the NFL I would like to avoid more than him (AJ Green as well). If he gets his head on straight...watch the hell out.
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
Sister's Friday Quick Tip of The Day: Hula Hooping Old School
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Getting started with programmatic? Here are some tips from the experts
Last week we hosted Get With The Programmatic 2016 (GWTP), a conference designed to demystify programmatic and examine some of the technology steering its use cases.
A key theme that came up several times throughout the day was what marketers require to get started.
Why are we still talking omni-bollocks?
Why are we still talking omni-bollocks, when we should be talking retail?
Why all the jargon?
Why all the omni-channel cliches and the multi-channel job titles? Why all the endless debates about whether digital is right for a brand or not, or digital versus in-store?
What is digital product management?
If 'digital transformation' could be defined by just one of its constituent parts, it might well be digital product management.
So, what is digital product management and how can it be implemented?
What makes a good (or bad) digital agency pitch?
I'm going to advance some of my personal opinions here, but I'm sure you have your own experiences of good and bad digital agency pitches.
Please confess all in the comments below, naming no names, of course.
Has 'digital' become an anachronism?
I was struck by the news that Adam & Eve/DDB has dropped 'digital' from its job titles.
Firstly, what a perfect piece of PR. But there's more to it than that; the agency is an early mover in the next stage of an ideological regression that has been happening for a while now.
There's a backlash against technology, against third-party solutions, corrupt ad models, poor creative and even content marketing.
Agencies want to get back to 'the work'.
Is lack of strategy really killing conversion rate optimisation?
Do you know any conversion rate optimisation nuts? It's likely you do, and that in itself is strange.
Why should improving the efficiency of your marketing online be an acquired taste, like rugby league or larping?
One of the alarming findings of Econsultancy's Conversion Rate Optimisation Report (in association with RedEye) is a continued strategy vacuum.
Sure, retailers changed their Black Friday strategies. But did the customers?
In US stores, sales and footfall were down 10%, according to ShopperTrak; in the UK, we saw footage of empty stores on the morning of Black Friday.
Yep, there seemed to be something different about Black Friday this year, with retailers increasingly embracing ecommerce.
A change in retailer strategy was well documented. Longer sales, more considered discounts, more discounts available online (and earlier); all these changes herald the beginning of what is now a shopping season, not a one-off event before Christmas.
Let's look at how have retailer strategy might have correlated with consumer transactions and traffic online.
Which retailer has the best Black Friday strategy?
2015 has seen retailers continue to evolve their Black Friday strategies, with many spreading sales across the period.
UK retailers, in particular, have learnt from last year's bumper day (a breakthrough for the holiday in the UK) and either dropped out from the race or tried to spread demand.
Let's have a look at the strategies being adopted by a number of major retailers.
How to deal with 150m pieces of content? A Q&A with the British Library
We've written previously about the challenges of information architecture at the British Library.
And now we've caught up with Head of Digital and Marketing Operations, Graham MacFadyen, to get some fascinating insight into how the organisation prioritises content and measures success online.
Three important digital marketing trends from Dmexco 2015
Last week at Dmexco I caught up with Suresh Vittal, VP of Product Marketing and Strategy at Adobe Marketing Cloud. I asked him about some of the key trends in digital marketing and where things are headed in future.
We talked about everything from the explosion of new marketing channels and touchpoints to the importance of customer experience and solving the problem of too much data.
Should retailers and travel firms bid on brand terms? Bing says 'yes'
Bidding strategy is crucial to success with paid search, and one of the most vexing questions companies often grapple with is whether they should bid on brand terms.
In strategy and design, simplicity is the good manners of our age
In a world which demands 'more, done better, and faster,' simplicity has taken on the power of a moral imperative.
In America, the average hours worked per week is now 47 hours, that's nearly a six day work week. As parents, professionals, and members of little used gyms, the admonition to 'Be All You Can Be' is a self-escalating puzzle.
In the context of the more specialized and complex requirements faced in life, making one's communications simple may be as important as making them polite.
So, simplicity equates to credibility and also the ability to fit with your audience's over-stuffed lives. To time-strapped consumers, if it's not simple, it's not welcome.