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We just simply rave about Ocean Riders when we talk about snorkeling tours in Hawaii. Put it like this, if you're staying on Maui, and want the ultimate snorkel day-trip, we'll always point you to Ocean Riders. Oh, and you get to go to another island too. Win.
If you're the adventurous type, looking to find crystal-clear waters where no one else is snorkelling, for the whole day, then here's why we think Ocean Riders are going to the top of your options list …
Lanai is where we're headed for the day. The sixth largest Hawaiian island, formerly home to millions of pineapples, she is a quiet retreat from the bustle of the some of the busier spots in Hawaii.
It's an early start. Like, crack of dawn early. We were treated to a glorious sunrise as we rolled in to Mala ramp, Lahaina.
If you're not the early-morning sort, but you're visiting Maui from the mainland US or Canada, or further east, then why not book this for the beginning of your vacation? You'll most likely be up early with the jet lag anyway, what not make the most of it?
Here's our vessel for the day. She's small, agile, and very, very fast. The coast guard use these. There's enough room for us and a few bits of kit, but don't bring much with you. You'll need sunscreen and hats and sunglasses. Leave most of the rest of it behind.
Snorkel gear is provided, and we brought our own with us.
With hot coffee in hand the cool early-mornings in Hawaii are a very special time. As the boat launches behind us we soak in the views.
That's Molokai in the distance, catching the early morning rays.
Speaking of sunshine, when the sun climbs it burst dramatically through the tops of the West Maui Mountains. The early purples of the dawn now give way to warm oranges and yellows as the day gets under way.
And we're getting ready to go too. Chad, our captain for the day (and Ocean Riders head man) tells us all about holding on at high speeds.
This would not be a good time for you to become distracted by dropping your sunglasses into the water [note to self]. Yes it's smooth now, but when the boat gets up to speed you will want to hold on.
Really, really hold on!
Wil is excited to spend the day on the ocean. He knows what's in store and has plenty to smile about.
After leaving Maui and crossing the straight to Lanai we come upon the old Liberty Ship, shipwrecked off the coast.
We pass her at speed, getting up close and staring at a vessel that although battered, has lasted through the elements for quite some time.
Correctly identified as YOGN 42, this was actually a barge, built like the Liberty Ships. She was being towed when the line between her and her tug snapped during rough weather. She beached off Lanai and has been sitting there ever since.
We continue down the coast of Lanai, past Shipwreck Beach. There are a number of shipwrecks here, which unlike the 'Liberty Ship' are decomposing at a rapid rate.
Right, now it's time to swim! Our first foray off the boat, and we'll get the chance to snorkel and then head for land to see what we can find …
There is no one else within sight of the boat, either at sea or on land. It seems that all of a sudden the hustle and bustle of life has been replaced by calm and solitude. Excellent.
The visibility here is good, like 100-feet-plus-good. No sunscreen build up in the water (we're thinking of Black Rock, Ka'anapali right now) and the waves have been quiet, leaving the seabed undisturbed.
After splashing around we soon head for land. The prospect of swimming on to Lanai is vastly appealing and as we clamber up on the beach we confirm we are completely alone.
We're in Hawaii, on a majestic beach, with no one else. We let that soak in for a while …
Those footsteps are our own. Those specs in the distance are our fellow snorkelers. The beach really is ours!
We swim back to the boat and get on board and soon we're under way again, heading around the island and soon discovering sea cliffs, blow holes, and caves.
Thanks to the speed of the boat, we can get the whole way around the island in one day, plus stop multiple times to snorkel.
This boat is fast. If you'd forgotten the briefing telling you to hold on before the departure, you quickly learn the fact for yourself. The sea is calm, but the bumps are felt as we skim over it at serious pace.
Top tip – if you think you may suffer from seasickness, then take some dramamine (or similar) before you leave. When at speed the boat is pretty comfortable, but when it slows down and comes to a stop, even a little swell will make this smaller boat bob a little bit.
After another snorkel spot we pull in to Shark Fin cove, next to Shark Fin Rock. So called because the rock looks like an, erm, shark fin.
We're promised excellent visibility here, 200 feet place. So we jump in and had straight for the rock.
The underwater visibility is remarkable The big rock towers up from the seabed and is home to many coral of different shapes and colors, which in turn attracts a lot of other marine life.
We swim around to the west side of the rock and I'm suddenly stopped in my tracks. All of a sudden it's as if I've been thrown in to an aquarium. The sea is teeming with fish, they're everywhere! It felt as if I was in the 90's computer screensaver.
I pause underwater, memorised by what I sea. I've snorkelled a fair amount around Maui and neighbouring islands, but that view was a new high for me.
It's easy to lose track of time – in fact all normal concerns really – when in this sort of environment. It is a truly majestic experience.
The fish swim slowly, paying me no attention, this way and that, just doing their thing. When I close my eyes now I can see that sight, and I smile as I recall what I was feeling at the time.
Well, at last we must return to the boat, and we head back to Maui. What a day that was. We proceed at pace, around the Lanai coastline, hugging the shore closely before swinging for Maui and making the dash across the channel back to Lahaina.
Everyone on board thoroughly enjoyed their time. Captain Chad took great care of us, with excellent snorkelling advice, Hawaiian history, an amazing deli lunch, and an easy manner which matched the stress-eliminating activities of our adventure. We landed tired, happy, relaxed and went and celebrated with a cold beer. It really was a perfect day.
Book your Lanai snorkel adventure with Ocean Riders. You won't be disappointed!
Our Ocean Riders Snorkel Adventure in Video
We took our GoPro with us and as well as grabbing some of the photos above, we got some excellent video footage too. Enjoy!


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Have you thought about buying a carrier for your baby but not sure if it's worth it? I asked my good friend Vivienne Cruddace (www.slingfling.co.uk) to write a guest post this month to help explain why getting comfortable carrying your baby can have so many benefits…
Carrying your child in a wrap or baby carrier, is in its very essence, a lovely thing to do – hands free cuddles where you can sniff your babies gorgeous scent AND eat cake at the same time are probably the best kind. But, it can also be an incredible tool to help you cope with and manage a range of parenting challenges that you may face over the course of your babies first few years.
Breastfeeding can be a huge learning curve for both you and your baby, at a time when you are exhausted, hormonal and recovering from birth. Accessing support – whether it be through the local infant feeding team, breastfeeding peer supporters, breastfeeding counsellors, drop in groups, or helplines – can make a world of difference. If you need any help, no matter how much or how little, don't be afraid to reach out. You aren't expected to know everything straight away and you won't be a burden by asking. Babywearing increases the production of the love hormone oxytocin, which is an important hormone for breastfeeding. It controls the milk ejection reflex, or 'let down', and it continues to be produced as your baby nurses. If your breastfeeding journey comes to an end before you wish, babywearing is often found to be an incredibly healing act, allowing you that close contact with your baby to enjoy the benefits of oxytocin in another way.
On a practical note, using a sling can give you a much needed break from the intense cluster feeding period – whether you go for a walk with baby, or get your other half/mum wrapped up with the baby and send them out – it can bring you that 5 minutes of peace to eat/shower/pee that you wish for!
Reflux can be a very distressing condition, and even in its mildest form, it can be frustrating and tiring to manage. It can cause a range of symptoms, including but not limited to the following –
- Vomiting during or after feeds, multiple times a day
- Gagging and choking during feeds, or refusing feeds altogether
- Crying during feeds, or excessive crying after feeds
- Sounding congested/blocked nose
- Arching their backs during feeds, squirming and pulling their legs up to their tummies
- Weight loss
- Persistent hiccupping or coughing
Having a baby with reflux can be incredibly overwhelming, witnessing the pain and upset of your baby, but being limited in the ways you can help. Babywearing isn't a magic cure, but it does help relieve and manage these symptoms to minimise distress on both sides.
One of the first management techniques for reflux is keeping baby upright, which is easily achieved in a sling. By doing so, it helps keep the acid down and speeds up the movement of the milk from the stomach to the bowel, thereby reducing the risk that it will be vomited. Having your baby well positioned in a sling can also assist in successful winding, which also minimises this risk.
Being close to you, feeling your warmth, hearing your heartbeat, and smelling your scent is incredibly soothing to babies, and it is often said that slings come with 'sleepy dust'. Being able to facilitate naps in this upright position, can often help reduce the cycle of 'snacking', whereby baby feeds to relieve the discomfort in their tummy, but in turn increases their discomfort by introducing more milk to cause the acid reflux. As long as your baby is in an optimal position, adhering to the TICKS guidelines, then it is absolutely fine to let them snooze in the sling – in fact, for some babies it may be the only place they have their daytime naps, as it's hard to replicate the same comfortable position for easing reflux outwith the sling/your arms.
The gentle swaying motion of being carried also helps baby to settle faster, and reduces the incidence of crying overall (this is for all babies, not just those suffering from reflux). And it can have a positive impact on you too. Reflux can be hard to cope with – the vomiting and crying may wear you down, and make you feel like you can't leave the house for fear of your baby crying or being sick at a group or class. Popping baby in a sling means you can be hands free at the same time as reducing their reflux symptoms. You can eat, do what you need too in the house, or take a walk and clear your head a little. Whatever you have to do to feel able to cope, it's just that little bit easier when you're babywearing. If you're overwhelmed by the range of slings available, or don't have the head space to try and figure out what you need (or make sense of the instructions!) then get in touch with your local sling consultant or sling library, who will be able to assist you. A one to one sling consultation at a time to suit you can be helpful if you don't feel confident about taking your baby to a group, but wherever you go, you will be well looked after, and may come away with a sling that could change your day to day life. Find your local sling meet here
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Babywearing is a coping mechanism, a way of being able to survive the day, when you feel like you might not get there, or that you are failing. I wrote this last year, whilst reminiscing on why I carried my children;
'I could carry my baby, everything we needed, get places we wanted to go, do what we needed to do, and home again, all whilst keeping him close and content. Letting everything pass us by, we were a little unit – me protecting him from the world, and to some extent, him protecting me, during that transitional period where I went from 'me' to 'mum'. Breastfeeding was hard, the sleep deprivation was hard, trying (and failing) to do housework/remember things/do simple tasks like showering alone were hard, but carrying was easy, comforting, enjoyable and gave me the confidence to get us out the door. Without it, I would have struggled to meet people, get to groups and do things even just in the village – and I'm always grateful that I found my way with slings early on'
and it is still true – I would have been lost without slings. Sometimes when there doesn't seem to be an answer, the sling will make everything right in the world again.
If you feel you are struggling, and that how you are feeling is beyond the normal hormonal baby blues, reach out. If you can't talk about it without crying, write it down. Just let someone know – it isn't a burden you have to carry alone.
Making friends/meeting other parents
The local babywearing scene is now buzzing and huge – over the past 3 years, it has grown at a tremendous rate, and you don't have to look far to find a babywearer, no matter where you are. We are so lucky to have such a lovely community with numerous sling meets and libraries to allow as many parents as possible to access slings. No longer are they seen as the 'hippy' option, but as a baby essential, which is an encouraging shift in attitude, and the community is truly diverse in the parents it attracts and people it brings together. And everyone is so friendly – even if you feel completely clueless about slings, there will always be someone willing to make you a cuppa, get you a slice of cake, chat to you and show you where to start.
'Finding your tribe' has become a buzz statement on social media of late, but the need for a good support network is so important, trendy catchphrase or not. The parents you will meet through babywearing are likely to be some of the nicest you will come across, so take a deep breath and don't be afraid to venture out in to your local sling scene.
Vivienne runs www.slingfling.co.uk and is more than happy to assist you in choosing and renting a carrier that suits you and your baby. Find her on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/slingflinglibraryandconsultancy/) or contact her through her website. She is also a breastfeeding peer supporter, a professional photographer, an award winning NCT volunteer and all-round lovely human being. What Vivienne doesn't know about the early stages of life with a baby probably isn't worth knowing…


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Humans aren't very good at getting to grips with differences, so on moving to China I found myself hit with a seemingly natural tendency to generalise those around me. There are many reasons for stereotypes and why they persist – some certainly make more sense than others – but stereotypes, like syphilis, are not things we should spread around.
It's way too easy to put everyone in the same box. When you first move to China you'll see a Chinese person spit on the street and decide all Chinese people hock loogies just the same. In no time you'll be thinking that spitting must be sitting alongside ping pong as the national sport. A lack of cultural understanding and the language barrier goes a long way in promoting this sort of generalising thinking.
Here are 3 misconceptions I had about Chinese people before moving to China:
1) Chinese people are all small
As it turns out, not so much. Every morning I jam myself into a tiny elevator with 16 other people and, invariably, one of them is always at least as tall as me (188cm or 6'2").
And Chinese people are indeed getting bigger. China's Ministry of Health reported in 2006 that Chinese children are on average 6 cm (2.34") taller and 3 kg (6.6 pounds) heavier than they were in 1975. The main cause of this growth spurt is of course nutrition – Chinese people now have an abundance of good quality food to choose from and, despite a few dairy scares, they are consuming far more bone-building dairy products than ever before.
When I first returned home to the US after a couple months in China I was surprised by how my fellow Americans weren't noticeably taller than Beijing people. Immediately obvious, however, was how much fatter we are.
Somehow, Chinese people remain generally quite fit and slim, despite consuming large amounts of oily food – stocky is about as big as they get. Let's hope China can fight the processed food phenomenon and lifestyle habits that have made Americans 20lbs heavier than they were in 1960 (and we weren't exactly starving then).
2) Chinese people (all 1.3 billion) are quiet, prim and proper
This misconception probably originated from forgotten impressions of China I'd gathered from old movies, but wherever it came from, I was shocked by the din when I first moved to China. However, for the most part (fireworks and drilling should never start before 8am) I'm totally into it.
The rènào (热闹 - liveliness) is something I love about Chinese cities: the back and forth greetings shouted between old people shuffling along opposite sides of the street; the loud exchanges between fuwuyuan and customers in a restaurant; the deafening laughter of drunk men outside a bar.
The funny thing is, however, that Chinese people generally consider foreigners to be loud. I definitely fall into that loud category, so I love the energy and noise bubbling all around me in Beijing.
3) Young Chinese people are politically conscious
First, let me explain where I'm coming from. In American political terms I would probably be considered left of liberal. My friends have always been interested in politics and once on a rainy day I almost caught pneumonia taking part in a "die-in" (lying on the ground and not moving) to mark the anniversary of the Iraq war.
Before I came to China I knew the media here was state run and that people might be reluctant to express their political opinions. What I didn't realise, however, is that young people in China's cities are generally pretty content so have little reason to criticise the government.
For more than a decade in America, traversing the economy has been like bungee jumping with a piece of twine. Meanwhile, China's growth has skyrocketed alongside individual wealth and consumerism. Young people are much more wealthy than previous generations. Instead of Mao suits they can buy Prada or, more commonly, the thousands of brands offering amazing interpretations of the English language printed on T-shirts.
Meanwhile, the ultra-competitiveness of China's schooling system and the increasingly clogged job market keeps young people focused on learning and their careers. What time could they possibly have for debating the Chinese government's business interests in Africa? And even if one has those feelings and thoughts, what do you do with them?
I failed to realise how far voting goes in making citizens feel involved in their country's political process, even if people only get their wide selves off the'r La-Z-Boys every four years.
In conclusion, I've been surprised enough times by China and Chinese people that I've finally come to realise that I'll never really truly understand what's going on. Moving to China requires flexibility, when squeezing into an elevator, when trying to get a waiter's attention, when talking about politics ,and when realising that your expectations were uninformed and incorrect.
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Perhaps if Chinese people stopped lumping all non-Chinese into the same 'English speaking American in China to teach kiddies' and acting according to it (typically condescending, mocking, etc...) then we would have an easier time communicating with each others. It's even worse when you are Black, they lump you into the 'Nigerian drug dealer in China to corrupt our youth' bag. Don't make assumptions before you get to know people.
Apr 27, 2018 01:09 Report Abuse
what a random comment from a random guy =D. Its kinda like if ur statement is to call other people out on lumping everyone into the same group but then starts ur sentence with "perhaps if chinese people" poggers. random guy dont know his own randomness hahahah
Nov 04, 2018 15:15 Report Abuse
You don't seem to understand the difference between generalizing and absolutism. You keep saying 'all', that's an absolute statement. Generalizing is actually quite useful and is usually correct. Mainlanders can't drive, this general statement can and will save your life. Mainlanders are lying cheats, this can save you from being ripped off or believing nonsense.
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The Spider Guard: To start off, I really believe that this is the best overall spider guard DVD on the market. Although there are other DVDs that show amazing spider guard concepts like the Braulio Estima instructional, this is the only set that only delves into the spider guard material at such an in depth level. Like all of the following DVDs, the core of the material is shown as follows: Establishing the position against different postures, controlling the position, and then basic sweeps followed by advanced reversals and submissions. In the spider guard instructional, the core material is followed by passing the spider guard and in the new special edition, preventing the spider guard passes. The production value is very high with clean camera work and a nice tight angle to see all of the action.
Cons: I have head that some of these moves are too independent and that there is not enough of a gameplan present in the instructional. Actually, I would disagree slightly. I think the DVD is laid out as a "collection of moves", but he does provide valuable insight that when viewed as a whole presents a very illuminating gameplan for this tricky guard. Instead of a step by step gameplan, you get an in depth portrait of how the spider guard works, from here you can as many games as you want.
Personal Favorite Moments: I loved everything about this set, but my favorite had to be the drills and the helicopter sweeps. Although I'm not great at the move, it is just poetry in motion and who better to watch teach in than Tinguinha. Pick up this DVD if you have even in a passing interest in the Spider Guard.
Review by Carl Fisher
Tinguinha Spider Guard DVD review
In the world of instructional tapes and DVD's, the area of the open guard remains rather sketchy and anything on the spider guard would appear to be gold dust; step forward Mauricio 'Tinguinha' Mariano, Gracie Barra black belt and owner and operator of the Gracie Barra Orange County Academy, California.
A second degree black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr, Tinguinha has been training for seventeen years and teaching for eleven and moved to the US in 2000; his career highlights include two times Brazilian champion; four times Rio state champion; second place in the first Mundials and second in the Florida Pan Ams.
Tinguinha has developed and honed the spider guard to great effect over recent years and is duly qualified to produce a DVD covering this much neglected area; Tinguinha teams up with black belt Gustav Machado in a Fightlife Production to present the 'The Ultimate Open Guard Series.'
The DVD is split up into three sections, with the first part covering spider guard control and basic sweeps; set ups from standing and closed guard kick off the first section, before moving on to controlling the arms, legs and hips from the spider guard. Nine sweeps are then covered from various positions either with the opponent in standing or kneeling position.
Section two covers submissions and advanced sweeps; arm bar, triangle and omoplata from the spider get the treatment from Tinguinha both from kneeling and standing, as well as an omoplata sweep for good measure. Three advanced cross sweeps are shown, one that takes the back and the other two from standing and kneeling and spider guard to single leg and knee bar round off part two.
Section three rounds off the DVD with passing the spider guard and includes passes such as 'driving the bus'; step back pass; the Toureando pass and many other passes, including two passes to knee bar.
A very worthy and must have collection for both student and instructor alike; section one covers the set ups and drills and can be utilised into any warm up and the sweeps are basic enough for white belts to grasp. Section two steps the pace up and while the subs are relatively easy to grasp, the advanced cross sweeps are strictly for blues and above. Section three has a mixed bag of passes for all belts and can be drilled over and over, which applies to all the techniques on the DVD. Tinguinha breaks the move down in the first instance and then demonstrates in full speed and then moves on to the next technique, which makes things easy to digest. The techniques are easy to follow and by far the best part of this DVD is that each technique is indexed, which makes it ideal for mat side teaching with a lap top – you can just keep clicking away until you find your favourite technique, watch the move then pause and keep going back again and again. With over thirty techniques on the DVD, there is plenty to choose from and endless hours of drills and sparring from the spider guard to be had both in the club and more importantly, pulling these moves in competition!
See you on the mats.
The DVD is available from www.fightlife.com and www.tinguinha.com
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How To Fall Asleep Without Air Conditioning On A Hot Summer Night — Yes, It's Possible
It can be difficult to beat the hot summer heat, especially if you haven't quite given in to purchasing an air conditioner yet. And while sitting in a pool of sweat during the daytime is definitely miserable, nights become even more uncomfortable. That's where these hacks come in — believe it or not, there are ways to fall asleep without an air conditioner.
While an air conditioner can make any humid room instantly feel like an icebox, there's no getting around the fact that an AC unit can be pricey. A cool shower feels great in the evening, but as soon as you are in bed, it's amazing how quickly your body can heat back up again. These six tips can help prevent that, making for a better night's sleep, and subsequently, helping you to wake up on the right side of the bed.
Simple and affordable, the more of these you can accomplish, the cooler you'll feel. Chances are you should be able to handle most of these actions without needing to go out to the store and buy anything, which means you're saving money while managing to stay cool at the same time. It's a win-win, you guys. Now go chill out (even if the world around you is getting hotter and hotter).
1. Put your sheets in the freezer
One surefire way to stay cool during a hot summer night is to stash your bed sheets in the freezer an hour or two before you hit the hay. Quickly set your bed once you take them out, and relax in a cool sheet set-up as you drift off into dreamland.
2. Set up a hammock
You don't have to be in the great outdoors to sleep in a hammock! While it may seem like a bit of a hassle at first, if there's any way to set up a hammock or a hanging cot, do it. Sleeping from a hanging bed helps increase airflow to more of the body's surface area.
3. Use icepacks and cold compresses on your hot spots
Just like you can use hot water bottles during the winter to keep toasty, you can use icepacks and cold compresses to stay cool during hot summer nights. Placing them on your hot spots (behind the neck, behind the knees, and at the bottom of your feet) is the most strategic way to cool off quickly.
4. Get a breeze going
A fan may not be as effective as an air conditioner, but you'd be surprised how helpful they can be when things really get warm. Instead of using one to cool off an entire room, bring a fan close to your bed, and point it directly at your face. The sound of a fan can also be helpful for some people who have trouble falling asleep, as its smooth sound drowns out outside noises.
5. Take the spread eagle position
Once you're in bed, spread your legs and arms as far apart as possible — yep, that's right, take the spread eagle position. Why? Because it increases airflow to your body, and cools you down.
6. Drink lots of water
Staying hydrated during the summer is extremely important, especially if you want to fall asleep easily, and stay sleeping all night long. It helps keep your body temperature regulated, and on a steamy summer evening, that can be key.
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Dead center under the needle bar adjustment process of computer embroidery machine
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3. The scale goes to 178 degrees.
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5. He Feng special bottom dead point gauge across the hook on the aluminum frame, and pulled the needle bar needle clamp.
6. Loosen the bottom dead point screw, press the needle bar down (make sure theneedle bar down the bottom dead point gauge), and dead center under the locking screws.
7. Confirm gauge and no gaps can be removed, turn the dial to 0 degrees, loosenthe top dead center screw, with the index finger or middle finger to press down on the needle bar and thumb upward against the upper dead point quick and dead center on the locking screw.
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A longstanding challenge for credit unions has been optimizing their investment in branches. In the not-too-distant past, big banks with their coast-to-coast network of physical locations commanded a clear lead.
Today, the competitive advantage may be swinging more toward buzz-worthy solutions for mobile and online account access, from both traditional financial institutions and new financial technology (fintech) companies.
Still, the financial services industry is a long way from bidding farewell to the branch. So rather than standing pat, it may be time to reinvent person-to-person service with a sales-centric flair.
A white paper from Financial Management Solutions Inc. (FMSI) on the "Top Five Practices Holding Your Branch Back" pinpoints the areas where credit unions can either get by with a traditional service model or get ahead by implementing an innovative approach to personal service tailored to members' needs and expectations.
Member service focus
According to FMSI's 2015 Teller Line Study, branch transaction volume has declined 45.3% since 1992, while labor costs per transaction have increased 133.3% over the same period.
Even though there are more cost-effective means of delivering these services, deposits and withdrawals remain the most common transactions, representing the majority of current in-person interactions.
Branches that maintain these services as their primary mission will get by, continuing to serve the dwindling ranks of members who prefer to travel to a branch for even the most routine transactions. But other current and prospective members may look elsewhere for a financial services provider willing to move beyond business as usual.
To get ahead, the focus of service delivery must shift to "higher quality" exchanges. Almost nine in 10 Americans prefer to do at least some of their banking in person, according to the 2015 Consumer Banking Insights survey [PDF], including the prized generation of millennials.
Young adults may rely on their mobile devices for routine transactions. But when they need guidance on the best options to achieve important goals, they want to sit down with a knowledgeable financial advisor in a setting designed to facilitate those conversations.
Branches that emphasize these higher-quality interactions can likely to see significant increases in new accounts and services.
Priorities in hiring and training branch staff should reflect this shift in service delivery. If managers persist in hiring candidates based primarily on prior experience handling financial transactions, they may be looking past potential all-stars who could thrive in a sales-centric environment.
What about prospects with an affinity for sales and a successful track record in retail, hospitality, or real estate?
Well-designed training can prepare these new employees to provide a full range of financial services and guidance, while guiding existing staff to develop a sales mindset.
Branch design
Members who visit a branch looking for a financial conversation and are greeted by tellers behind a counter likely experience a big gap between their expectations and the credit union's ability to deliver.
Transforming branches from increasingly inefficient cost centers into a strategic and financial advantage entails employing a systematic approach to blend new technologies, staff training, and architectural design to support sustainable sales-centric service.
Convenient access to self-service technology efficiently delivers basic transactions, freeing up the rest of the branch for comfortable, engaging interactions between members and staff.
When members enter, are they greeted by an office full of idle staffers or forced to wait their turn for the next available harried employee?
Credit unions can rely on software solutions to improve branch efficiency by scheduling the right staff to be on hand when members are most likely to come calling.
Sources of innovation
The ranks of the competition for members' business has swelled beyond banks to include a host of fintech start-ups. These companies draw their inspiration and ideas for improving financial services delivery not from traditional institutions but from a wide range of industries deploying technology in exciting and engaging ways.
To get ahead of their competitors, credit unions must do the same. Adapting leading-edge service offerings from other business sectors, from hospitality to retail to transportation, provides an opportunity to break out of the confines of traditional branch delivery.
By encouraging both executives and frontline staff to keep a watchful eye out for "wow" service experiences in their daily lives, credit unions can cultivate a collective eye for innovation. These might include:
Credit unions can adapt these examples to improve the member experience and simultaneously increase operational efficiency.
Compliance approach
Risk management and regulatory compliance concerns are sometimes touted as reasons to maintain the status quo in branch operations. To the contrary, credit unions can use technology and process improvements to enhance compliance.
Branch design and staff assignment upgrades can simultaneously modernize member service, deploy personnel more cost-effectively, and adhere to regulatory safeguards.
For example, well-trained branch staff are often viewed as the first line of defense in mitigating fraud losses. But it may be worthwhile to design a pilot program to evaluate the rate of fraud related to self-service branch technology vs. in-person transactions.
Another longstanding risk control practice worth revisiting is scheduling at least two employees to open and close branches. By deploying sophisticated security technology and new processes to ensure staff safety, credit unions may be able to safely revise this procedure at low-volume branches, especially those where cash is secured in cash recycling stations.
Credit unions can either move forward to optimize opportunities for sales-centric exchanges in their branches or hold fast—and in doing so continue to absorb the costs of an increasingly irrelevant service delivery channel.
Upgrading branch design and staffing models has the potential to transform member service, increase sales, and rescue the physical presence of credit unions in their communities from obscurity.
MEREDITH DEEN is president of FMSI, which provides business intelligence and performance management systems for branch staff scheduling and lobby management.


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Prism Desk by Australian-based mostly designer Maurie Novak (of MN Design) is a type of artistic furnishings objects that triggers your consideration immediately. Related by Dornob with a trippy Pink Floyd laser present, the thought scary object seems totally different from each standpoint. The magic was obtained by attaching coloured elastic strains to a single chrome steel bar, a part of the desk body. Numerous patterns are thus cleverly created, colour being a significant factor of the dazzling 3D results.
The designer describes her work, as if explaining an artwork idea: Like a prism refracting mild â this desk takes strains of colour, rising from a single bar and transforms them throughout its body. By weaving and twisting its linear geometry this desk transforms from level to level. The maze of blending colours creates surfaces that meld collectively to type a wonderful entire. A glass tabletop makes it attainable for the customers to look down into the colourful strands, as they sit on the the desk. Discover this design as fascinating as we do?


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1. What did you eat for breakfast?
A delicious Dutch Baby pancake. Because it is Saturday and I had all the time in the world making breakfast while chatting with my mom!
2. How much water do you drink a day?
It depends. I would guess approximately 3-4 litres depending on how active I am. On that note, I only drink tap water and I prefer my water lukewarm. Yes, lukewarm! Cold water makes my stomach hurt!
3. What is your current favorite workout?
It would normally be a tie between running and Bodypump but I am not loving the latest release of Bodypump. So definitely running!
4. What are your favorite healthy snacks?
Give me all the fruit and vegetables: apples, pears, freshly picked strawberries, pineapple, pitaya, grapes, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes.
5 What do you usually eat for lunch?
Gotta love leftovers. I always make sure to make enough so I can eat leftovers for days!
6. Do you take vitamins or supplements?
No, I don't believe in taking vitamins or supplements. The only time I take supplements (e.g. Echinacea, zinc) is when I am sick with a cold or flu. Whether or not it does anything for me, I don't know. Nonetheless, it makes me feel better to take something to help fight off sickness.
7. How often do you eat out?
Usually about once a week, sometimes twice. After being deprived of eating out for literally years, it is always fun to go and explore the unlimited amount of restaurants Calgary has to offer.
8. Do you drink alcohol?
Yes and no. The honest answer would be occasionally but usually only when I get peer pressured into it. I'm not a big fan of drinking and would much rather go out for a delicious Americano than a Cocktail. Why don't I like alcohol? Firstly, I don't like the way it makes me feel. Secondly, I know some people who undeniably have an issue with their consumption but lack the common sense to quit.


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Above: Pictured at the launch of the 2014 West Cork Emergency Services and Friends Charity Cycle were Skibbereen Fire Officer Des Quinn and HSE Ambulance Paramedic Sorcha Hayes.
Now in it's 11th year and over €350,000 raised for charity, the West Cork Emergency Services and Friends Charity Cycle will take place this time round on Saturday, July 12.
The cycle will begin as usual in Skibbereen Fire Station and will then head towards the town of Bantry for its first official stop. On leaving Bantry, cyclists will travel to Durrus and enjoy the breathtaking views of Dunmanus Bay before heading up over Mount Gabriel and on to Schull for the second stop.
The final leg will bring all cyclists back to Skibbereen for the customary Barbecue at Skibbereen Fire Station. There will be an after party social again in Skibbereen town to finish off the night.
Beneficiaries this year include Union Hall RNLI, My Canine Companion, Skibbereen Special Olympics Team, Baltimore Community Swimming Pool and Aughadown Community Group.
This very successful junior cycle that took place last year will take place again on the eve of the main cycle. Further details of this event will be available on our website and local press closer to the event.
The organising committee, which consists of Garry Minihane, Tony Walsh, George Lane, Dick Roycroft, Seamus O'Mahony and Jim Keane, would like thank everyone who has supported the event over the last 10 years and advise people that this is a fun cycle not a race and cyclists are encouraged to take their time on the day and enjoy the social aspect of the event.
To register log on to www.westcorkemscycle.com and we will post out your sponsor card. Spaces are limited to 250 cyclists; it is advisable to register early to avoid disappointment. Enquiries can also be made to Garry Minihane (086) 8328394.


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Are you living within the EU? Do you want to live and work in a big and beautiful German city? We are an established and growing open source software development company that has been developing the open source software LimeSurvey since 2003. LimeSurvey is currently the world's most widely used open-source software for surveys with an estimated 70,000 active installations. To speed up the continued development of LimeSurvey in the future, we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our small team of developers who are true believers in free open source software, ideally with past experience on open source projects.
LimeSurvey News
We recently published the first release candidate of the new LimeSurvey version: LimeSurvey 2.5 . You can read the article we wrote about it few weeks ago to have a quick overview of the changes.
The LimeSurvey team is proud to present you the LimeSurvey 2.5 Release Candidate!
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LimeSurvey 2.5 is based on the good old LimeSurvey 2 code, but using the famous front-end framework Bootstrap to render its admin interface. So now, you'll enjoy a modern and responsive admin interface to build your survey. If you're a loyal LimeSurvey user, you will not get lost, and you'll still find all the functionalities you care and love.
The development of the new admin interface pursued four goals:
- Offer a modern graphical experience
- Respect the habits of loyal LimeSurvey users and the global ergonomy of LimeSurvey 2
- Easy to use for new users, thanks to an alert info system providing tips and tricks.
- Keep as much as possible of the LimeSurvey 2 core code to get LimeSurvey 2.5 working as soon as possible
Soon, we'll also develop a bootstrap responsive template for surveys.
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LimeSurvey 2.0x : Edit subquestionThis is a full screenshot of the same page in LimeSurvey 2.0 (editing some subquestions.)
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We would like to inform you about important changes behind the LimeSurvey project.
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LimeSurvey.org: Behind the scenesThe LimeSurvey project has for a long time been a project driven only by great volunteers - they put in alot of work, all spent from their free time. In later years LimeService (the hosting service) and the LimeSurvey Partners network were created.
However, more and more maintenance is required, not only for the project itself but also for the source code due to its sheer size.
LimeSurvey is now so big and successful that coding new functions/features and redesigning existing features takes usually too much time for a single volunteer coder, who usually can not spare more than a few hours per week.
So we founded the company 'LimeSurvey GmbH' and we are happy to announce that we now hired two full-time coders, Louis Gac and Olle Härstedt, who will work together with our volunteers to speed up LimeSurvey development and create new great features!
New service: ComfortUpdate - 50% OFFComfortUpdate is a module in LimeSurvey which helps you to update LimeSurvey to the latest version with a few mouse clicks instead of downloading the files and uploading them to your server.
We rewrote the code behind ComfortUpdate to make it much safer to use & update and ComfortUpdate is now part of a premium package that you can buy at LimeSurvey.org. We offer one month of trial use so you can test it out thoroughly and see if it is useful for your future updates.
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If you want to sneak a peak please visit preview.limesurvey.org - your feedback is welcome - please note that we are updating the preview version as we go.
On top of that we are working on a responsive template so any survey can easily be used on mobile and desktop devices at the same time. The new template system will be primarily based on the bootstrap framework and this new responsive template also will be the new default template.
To make it fully compatible and completely responsive some changes to the template system will be required which our coders are currently working on.
The long run: LimeSurvey 3One of our long time team members and volunteers, Sam Mousa, is currently the main developer on LimeSurvey 3 and we are proud that a big part of this development is backed by the World Health Organization. Sam Mousa invested a huge amount of time on this rewrite and our full-time developers will step in soon.
This version is largely a complete rewrite of the 2.0 codebase, with the Central Participant Database completely rewritten, lots of new feature and better performance. We expect to release a stable Version 3.0 by early 2016.
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Explore Sea Otter History in Google Voyager
The recovery of the southern sea otter is an amazing and compelling story. Thanks to the incredible and interactive Google Voyager platform, this story now comes to life in multimedia detail—and includes the Aquarium's decades of devotion to understanding and helping this threatened species recover.
"The Return of the Sea Otter" begins in Moss Landing, the heart of the southern sea otters' current range. The story then travels to the lush kelp forests off Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, the sea otter exhibit at the Aquarium and locations where our Sea Otter Program releases rescued otters back into the wild.
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Penguin Playground
Have you see Bixby yet? The newest addition to our African penguin colony rejoined the rest of her feathered friends on exhibit in Splash Zone in the fall.
You can identify Bixby by her sleek, silver-gray juvenile plumage. In about six months, she'll molt into the black-and-white plumage of an adult penguin. According to Aviculturist Kim Fukuda, Bixby loves swimming in her new home, especially with fellow penguin chicks Monty and Poppy.
Bixby hatched at the Aquarium in July. Visitors could see her on exhibit for about a month, under the attentive care of foster parents Walvis and Boulders, before we moved her behind the scenes to gain weight, molt into her juvenile plumage and learn swimming skills.
Education Initiatives
We're excited to open our new Bechtel Family Center for Ocean Education and Leadership in a few months. We'll welcome teachers and teens this summer, followed by students of all ages in the fall.
The Bechtel Center is our most ambitious undertaking since opening the Aquarium. Thanks to your generous donations to build the Bechtel Center and, recently, fund new and expanded education programs, we're poised to deliver the most robust suite of youth and teacher development programs of any aquarium in the nation.
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One of the biggest complaints I hear when it comes to adding adventure to someone's life or chasing after someone's dream is that they don't have time. They feel like they don't have enough time to enjoy dinner let alone be adventurous or entertain the thought of their dream job.
Work takes too much of our time.
Travel to and from point A to point B seemingly takes forever.
Family, as much as we love them, sometimes can be overwhelming.
By the time we breathe, it's already 11 P.M. and we're too tired to do anything and the worst part is the cycle repeats itself.
How do we make time for ourselves and our dreams?
1. Take a Moment.
Step away from the screaming kids, the beckoning phone call, the endless to-do list. I'm not asking for an hour, I'm asking for you to take a step back for 10 minutes. Close the door if you have to or hide underneath your desk at work.
These next 10 minutes are crucial. Take our your phone or a piece of paper and begin to write:
What you wish you had time for.
This is important because in order for us to move forward with our adventures we have to know what we are working towards.
Secondly, write down how you are currently spending your time. If your day is all one big blur because you can't remember anything, your homework for the next few days is to keep a detailed diary of your day's events. You can even download an app like ATracker and record every minute of every day. This will allow you to truly see how you are spending your time.
The key point is, what is the majority of your time being spent on?
2. What Can You Let Go?
This is one of the most difficult steps of find more time, because if you're like me you don't like to let things go. I have a problem of thinking no one can do my job but me. I buy into that lie that delegation won't work because the work won't be up to par. You know what?
You're probably right.
Maybe your 13-year-old can't mow the lawn as well as you can or that intern isn't quite capable of making the perfect copy of a TPS report. It's OK. Let go of the things that are flexible. Think about it like this, you're giving others the opportunities to get as good as you are. You are stretching them and their capabilities.
Maybe you don't have the availability to pawn some of your work off onto family or other co-workers, have you ever thought about hiring out? Calculate your hourly rate and see if it's cheaper to get someone else to do the job. How much is your time worth to you?
This is probably the toughest thing to do. Try to set a time on your calendar as a "meeting." This is a non-negotiable meeting that has to take place every week. You tell coworkers you can't go out right now because you have an important meeting. Tell your kids that they have an hour of Netflix while you go to the in home office. Make it mandatory, because if you don't know one else will. The urgent things scream and the important things whisper. Say NO to everyone but say YES to you.
Rapid Fire on Eliminating Distractions
- -Close the door. Make it known that you are not to be disturbed.
- Put your phone on do not disturb for an hour. There's voicemail for a reason.
- Check your email once in the morning and once in the afternoon. That's it.
- Break projects into segments. It's easier to accomplish one little thing then it is the entire project.
- Rest. This is so vital to your happiness and productivity. In order to full chase after that grand adventure of yours, you need to sleep and rest.
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A list of research and consultancy projects undertaken by Dr. Velkova include: job embeddedness and employee retention in healthcare; skills that small business owners use to succeed beyond 5 years; effects of transactional leadership style on followers' psychological well-being, job satisfaction, extra effort, and effectiveness; laissez-faire leadership: the impact of nonleadership behavior on followers' health; data saturation: quality in qualitative research; and impact of transformational leadership style on employee job satisfaction in manufacturing environment.


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UN Undersecretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos says it will take months to repair the destruction Israel has wreaked on the UN's infrastructure in the besieged Gaza Strip.
On Sunday, the UN official made the remarks in the Iranian capital Tehran where she is on a two-day visit for talks with Iranian officials on the humanitarian crises in the Gaza Strip, Syria, and Iraq.
"Damage to hospitals, schools and [the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East] UNRWA shelters where people displaced sought refuge will take months to rebuild," she said
Amos further noted that a total of 97 UN facilities, including health and food distribution centers, as well as schools, have been damaged in the Israeli war on Gaza since July 8.
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Come and meet Drea, Verona's very own Police K9 and her handler & partner Officer Matt Kile. Drea will demonstrate how she sniffs out narcotics, and Officer Kile will discuss how Drea works to help the Verona Police Department solve cases and prevent crime. Officer Kile and K9 Drea will be here on Wednesday, August 1 at 12:30. We won't "hound" you about it, but we do hope to see you there!
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Google is on an official two-day visit "to promote the virtues of a free and open Internet," the report said. Schmidt appeared to confirm the report when he retweeted a message on Twitter posted by Sanchez about the visit — but the tweet has since been deleted. Schmidt was accompanied by Jared Cohen, director of Google Ideas, as well as two other staff, Sanchez said. Neither Google nor the Cuban government made any official statement about the executives' presence in Cuba.
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The other day I was listening to The Breakfast Club and Angela Yee made the comment "If you ain't got haters, you ain't poppin'." At first, I resonated with the statement with shouts of praise and Amen! (and let's not forget the snaps). We've all heard this saying time and again in different forms. But then it hit me—Is this really true? Must one have people gunning for them to be deemed successful?
I recently took a course that touched on the topics of Takers, Matchers, and Givers. To keep things short, takers use others to get what they need, usually, without returning the favor; matchers give and take based on how much others give to them and take from them; and givers tend to give without seeking reciprocity. Now I'm not just bringing this up to list off my learnings in the world of academia. Givers, though they may seem like the type to "finish last" because they seek the benefit of others, are the group on top of the success ladder (Note: Givers also end up at the bottom of the success ladder if they are not strategic about the ways in which they give). Why? Many reasons factor into why being "the nice guy/gal" works out in your favor, but one of them is that givers tend to have support from all sides because people recognize their selfless nature, even individuals who originally pegged them as potential threats or did not see the value in their selfless acts. Is that to say that one does not have to have enemies to be successful?
Well, yes and no. Yes, because it is possible to gain support even from your so-called adversaries and transform them into allies. Others may not agree with you all the time, but they see the good nature in who you are and are willing to back you when the right time comes. No, because human nature can inevitably lead to the creation of enemies in your life. Some would even argue that if some people did not have "haters" they would not have had the fire they needed to rise above their own expectations. Enemies can be your encouragement.
All this has made me realize the importance of defining the naysayers in your life and using your situation with them (wisely) to elevate yourself. There is value in being a giver. There is value in seeking compromise first. There is value in being selfless. But even after those things, you can't please everyone. When it comes to those you cannot please, ask yourself 3 questions:
- Why is it I cannot please them?
- How much do their opinions matter to and define me?
- If we can't see eye to eye, how can I use this situation to elevate myself positively?
So it is (kinda) true: If you ain't got haters, you ain't poppin'. But recognize that "haters" should not be the first option. And for those for whom slander persists, use their backlash to prosper, profit and progress.


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Although humanity is dependent on healthy ecosystems, there is limited public awareness of Earth systems science and ecological boundaries. There is an urgent need to communicate thresholds which have... already been crossed and specific ecological boundaries as a means of facilitating practical policy initiatives and public support for protecting ecological systems. Lack of awareness has led to a failure to design devolopment models that reflect ecological boundaries. This project introduces the 'Planetary Boundaries' concept developed by the Stockholm Resilience Centre.
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Thursday, October 04, 2018
Cool Kids Countdown Ep 39 : "The WTF News Desk September, 2018"
It's time for the "special edition of "Shootin' The Shiznit." Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown Ep 39 : "The WTF News Desk September, 2018" for Episode 156. Lance & BT count down the 10 strange & fun topics of September in this monthly series with their own brand of unique humor. Mark Southern also stops by for a few minutes to talk about Saturday's show. 43 mins in rapid fire format ! All the archives at stspod.club. Sponsored by @Spunklube.com !
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Friday, July 25, 2008
it's all good.
2 comments:
- Barb said...
Your trip to the zoo reminds me of a story I read on someone else's blog recently.
A mother went on a trip to the zoo with her four year old son's preschool. While they were there, he disappeared. She was frantic, of course. After calling the police and searching all over, they finally found him.
However, she couldn't get him to tell her what happened to him during the time he was missing, so she decided to take him home. She stopped at McDonald's on the way, hoping she could get him to talk to her. He didn't want to leave him backpack in the car and kept clutching it. Wondering what the problem with his backpack was, she opened it up and out jumped a penguin! He had somehow climbed into the penguin exhibit, caught one, and put it into his backpack. She called the zoo, who told her to stay right where she was and they came and collected their penguin.
I laughed about it the rest of the day..
I'm glad you had a good day there..and no kidnapped penguins!
God bless!!
- July 25, 2008 at 12:28 PM
- jamie said...
ahh!! too funny!! I think we left the zoo just the way we found it...although the kids really wanted to find a peacock feather, and one of the oldest was willing to pluck one if she had to. thankfully we caught her as she was chasing him down.
- July 25, 2008 at 2:32 PM