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There's less than a month to go until the new General Data Protection Regulation comes into force.
Over the past year I've been publishing information and advice to help you understand what it is, how it works and what you need to do.
Today I'm delighted to share the next article in my brand new #ICVoices series, which is packed full of GDPR advice from professional communicators. #ICVoices exists to amplify the voices of professional communicators from around the globe via the All Things IC blog to help everyone learn.
Countries represented include Australia, Canada, Germany, Nigeria, Switzerland, the UK, US and many more. I asked questions on nine different topics and practitioners could choose the ones they wanted to answer. Yesterday we examined communicating office moves, today it's GDPR's turn. Thank you to the 46 practitioners who've shared their top GDPR tip in this article.
Jargon buster: GDPR is the General Data Protection Regulation, a piece of EU legislation that will supersede the Data Protection Act. On 25 May 2018, most processing of personal data by organisations will have to comply with the regulation.
The question I asked was:
Before I share their answers with you, I want to make you aware of a place to get legal advice.
GDPR aims to give people the power to say how their personal information is used, it also aims to keep data safer.
I've published various articles to date on the All Things IC blog about GDPR including: How the Royal College of Nursing is preparing for GDPR, How a charity is preparing for GDPR, How Bristol Water is preparing for GDPR and Are you ready for GDPR and Shadow Comms?
Where to get legal advice: free GDPR checklist
I am not a legal expert, however, I recommend contacting Suzanne Dibble, who is. I've bought the resources mentioned below to help me create my privacy policies, and recommend them.
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Suzanne is a multi-award winning business lawyer who consults with multi-nationals on data protection law and the upcoming GDPR.
The Legal Services Board and the Law Society have heralded her innovative approach to helping small business owners with complex regulations. Suzanne worked with Richard Branson at Virgin where she managed a group wide data protection project which resulted in Virgin nominating Suzanne for the Solicitor of the Year Award and subsequently Suzanne was runner-up in this prestigious award.
She has published a free GDPR Checklist which guides you through what you need to know.
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Let's get back to advice from the IC community…
What's your top tip for GDPR comms?
I've collated the answers into sections including:
- Make it relevant
- Keep it simple
- Make it fun
- Continuously audit
- Connect emotionally
- Create content and training
- View it positively
- Check for understanding.
How to communicate GDPR: Make it relevant
Make it relevant and easy to understand. We're using puns to grab attention and make difficult/boring messages more engaging for staff – Caroline Ledger, Strategy & Change Communications Lead, @CJLedger
Make it relevant. It's not good enough to say what it is – say what it means in practical terms – 'If you work as an x then this means y so you should change z' – Hayley James, Head of Internal Communications, @haylo_pr
Make the message relevant to the audience. Not everyone needs to know every single detail. Tailor to job family – Jenny Insley, Internal Communications Manager, @JennyIN5.
Give examples outside the workplace to show how it affects employees in all walks of life. E.g do they volunteer at a local org that needs to consider data protection – Julia Atwater, Head of Communications – Business & Platform Services, @juliaatwater.
Make them relevant and topical so that people/teams can see how they directly affect them – Karen Nijjar, Owner and Director, @karen_nijjar.
Tailor the message and include relevant examples to the different business units so everyone can grasp what the changes mean for them and how they are responsible for the data they handle. If you are unsure of an approach, look at the plentiful resources and best-practice being shared externally – Ciara O'Keeffe, VP product and customer delivery, @CommsOKeeffe.
How to communicate GDPR: Keep it simple
Keep it simple and make it easy to understand how GDPR impacts the shop floor worker – Dan Holden, Internal Comms & Engagement Manager @holddani.
Keep it simple, try not to over complicate it –Carrie-Ann Wade, Director of Comms @CrayonCW.
Keep them clear, simple and concise – Rowena Kivell, Director, Internal Communications.
Make it simple and easy to understand – Tereza Urbankova, Head of Global Communication, @TerezaUrb.
Jargon free and to the point communications – Jenny Hoolihan, Communications and Engagement Manager.
Only record what you'd be happy to share with someone face to face – James Harkness, Partner, @james_melford.
Keep it simple. It's easy to get embedded in the jargon but don't confuse people. Stick to the facts and try to present them in an engaging way, rather than reams of text – Advita Patel, Communications Specialist, @Advita_p.
Keep it simple! Don't overcomplicate things. Be clear about what people need to do. Make links between the regulations and your organisation's values so that employees can connect the dots with their own role and feel like there are logical and meaningful reasons behind what they're being asked to do – Alan Oram, Alive with Ideas, @alanhasideas..
Keep it simple – be clear on the basics – don't get lost in details that's not needed – Lynda Thwaite, Head of Marketing and Communications, @LyndaTLive.
When it comes to using photos from events like conferences, have an easy opt-out process. This could be as simple as someone announcing at the start of the day that "We're going to be taking photos during the event, so if you don't want your images to be used in x, y, z, please come and talk to us. We'll make sure you're not included in those photos." Alternatively, have consent go out with your delegate registration pack – Leah Bowden, Director @humanizecomms.
A simple one, but make sure your data is properly managed and up to date at all times! – Misty Oosthuizen, @MistyJoy73.
How to communicate GDPR: Make it fun!
Make it fun! GDPR week with lots of activities – quizzes, prizes. Blogs, articles, external perspective – Louise Johnston, Head of internal communications. @orchardberry.
Work closely with your data/information governance leads and keep up to date with what the ICO puts out by way of updates. Use the GDPR opportunity to communicate with your staff, clients & customers to tell them you're implementing it early and will continue to update them. Keep it simple and you can also be creative. Cunard Cruises did a fab GDPR customer video, bespoke, sent to each one which went down really well. If you are on a low-budget, you can still be creative with your GDPR comms to lift – and promote buy-in – to what is a dry subject.- Kerry Sheehan, Associate Director Communications @PRKezza.
How to communicate GDPR: continuously audit and learn
Continuous audit the use of data safety technology – Aishat Onusi, Technical Adviser on New Media, @AishatOnusi.
Learn the business. That will help you be relevant, credible and effective rather than a reactive service provider – Bernie Charland, Director, Employee Engagement and Communications. @mountainmagic.
Meet the deadlines or else! – Nadine Powrie, Executive Coaching, @NadinePowrie.
Check where your gaps between previous and new legislation truly exist. They might not be as big as you think – Grant McDonald, Vice President Employee Communications, Barclays.
Become best friends with the right people in the business. Form a community or a project and tackle it together. It's easy for comms teams to end up finding solutions for things that are really owned by other departments, but we always love to lend a hand – Ellie Buckingham, Freelance Comms Practitioner, @LilyRoseWrites.
Listen to Janet Murray's Soulful PR podcast to get an understanding of what you need to do – Rachel Bowyer, Transformation Communications Lead, @Rachel_Bowyer1.
Check with the experts! Encourage people not to be scared to ask the 'stupid' question – Sarah Bell, Communications Consultant, @sarahbell135
How to communicate GDPR: view it positively
Don't make it a 'compliance' rod. Present the benefits and help people want to own their data – Kate Jones, head of communications and corporate affairs, @how_IC_it.
GDPR is a positive thing that enables our customers to feel more secure about their private data. I think it is the key mantra to use when kmplementing this at the process/operational level – Vija Valentukonyte-Urbanaviciene, Acting head of Communications, @vijaval.
Don't scare your employees! Remind them that effective data management comes back down to ethics and good practice – Luke Murdoch, Internal Communications Consultant, @lukemurdoch
Avoid giving people a list of 'things' they have to do and show how to make it part of the every day – Charlotte Armstrong, Internal Communications Manager, @charlottedawna.
Highlight the benefits to get people on board – Debbie Aurelius, Communications Consultant, @DebbieAurelius
How to communicate GDPR: explain the importance and check for understanding
Be knowledgeable – GDPR is an opportunity to demonstrate our credibility and the value we can add so do your research and understand how GDPR affects your organisation as well as the practice of internal communication – Helen Deverell, Communications Consultant, @helendeverell..
As a Comms guy on the opposite side of the planet I admit I had to google what GDPR even was. While it doesn't affect me directly, something similar likely will one day (plus I like a challenge). If I did have to produce GDPR Comms, I would produce general Comms explaining what it is and what the implications are for all staff. I would try not to be heavy-handed but be sure to explain the importance. I would also produce or coordinate briefings targeted at senior executive level, making them aware of the financial and reputational risks of non-compliance and recommend approaches for trickling messages down to their direct reports. Finally I'd work with ICT or whoever to identify which teams use data and produce Comms collateral (and probably dedicated workshops) for highlighting risks and offering solutions for keeping the team and the wider org safe and compliant – Craig Major, Senior Internal Communications Advisor, Auckland University of Technology. @craig_comms.
It's OK to say 'we don't know exactly what this means for us yet'. The guidelines are quite complex and because there have been no cases in court, everything is unprecedented. We can do our best to communicate what we know, but it's OK to say that you are still working through some of the implications and what it means for your business over the coming months – Pippa Van Praagh, Global Employee Communications Evangelist.
How to communicate GDPR: create content and training
Create an online tutorial in order to record receipt of the message but also to check understanding by including some scenario based questions. Any misunderstandings can then be clarified through further communications and line management support – Cathryn King, Strategic Communications Consultant, @CathrynKingIOC.
We've had an online module created by Jolly Deck for all Kingfisher staff to take. Comms has been via weekly email and Yammer – Becky Wren, Marketing Manager – Communications, @becky_wren.
Read the legislation carefully! Provide brief talking points – give confidence they know what they are 'allowed' to share – Justine Stevenson, head of group IC at London Stock Exchange Group. @jusstevenson.
Don't panic! Find out what your Legal, Security, and HR teams are doing. For many people it is an irrelevance – but your customer-facing colleagues will need to know all about it. Ignore the many voices of doom and take the Information Commissioner's website as your most authoritative source for everything – John Kay, Group Internal Communications Manager. @positively_.
Make data privacy real for the audience through stories of OMG moments that have happened as part of an Omni channel campaign giving clear simple call to actions. I loved the Royal College of Nursing's The Big Delete! – Deb Ganderton, Director Service and Engagement @DebGanderton..
How to communicate GDPR: connect emotionally
Link the regulatory requirements to brand values (where possible) or to trust and collaboration with customers or stakeholders/partners. Also connect with how colleagues feel about the safety and security of their personal data – Adam Morris, communications and change consultant.
Consistently emphasis the benefits of an engaged workforce and the benefits to being and the being perceived as a caring, informed, communicative leader – Heather Neisworth, Internal Communications Strategist and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University (Internal Communications and Employee Engagement), @heathgirl.
In my sector (social care) relating GDPR back to our purpose of delivering great care to people is a way of contextualising what GDPR means and what its aims are. Caring for a person well means keeping them and their data safe – we've found this to be effective at all levels of our organisation. It makes it a part of every person's role, not just the ISO – Alli Cary, Internal Communications Lead, @allicary.
Compliance is everybody's responsibility. Personal data should be truly valued – Caroline King, Group Head Brand and Communications, Torus @Caroline_Torus.
Remind your people that we're all in this together. It's not being done to them as staff, it's being done for them as consumers – Keith Riley-Whittingham, Communications and Media Exec, @keithrileywhitt.
Find symbols and metaphors that bring the risks and responsibility to life for your specific audiences. Sometimes comms is hesitant to illustrate consequences, but for significant compliance initiatives such as GDPR, messages need to connect in a way that matters to the individual. Knowing your audience motivations and framing the 'why this matters' will beat general 'awareness' comms – Jonathan Champ, Chief Communicator, @meaningbusiness.
Good question…I'll let you know when we figure it out! – Joanna Freeman, Communications Executive, @joanna_r_f.
Don't ignore it! – Bob Lawrence, International Operations Communication and Engagement Lead, @BobLHOC.
Thank you to everyone who contributed their top tips for GDPR comms as part of my new #ICVoices series.
What's worked for you? As ever, you're welcome to comment below or Tweet me @AllthingsIC if you have a comment or story idea.
Further reading via my blog:
- How the Royal College of Nursing is preparing for GDPR,
- How a charity is preparing for GDPR
- How Bristol Water is preparing for GDPR
- Are you ready for GDPR and Shadow Comms?
Resources to help you find out more about GDPR:
- Preparing for GDPR – checklist from the ICO: Self assessment to help you get ready
- GDPR considerations for internal comms: checklist from CIPR Inside
- Data controllers and data processors, what's the difference? Guidance from the ICO
- Calendar of events and webinars to learn about GDPR
- The impact of GDPR on the PR industry
- Transcript of #commschat on GDPR from March 2017
- Information Commissioner's Office website
- See @ICOnews on Twitter
- GDPR article by The Global Alliance for Public Relation and Communication Management
- CIPR GDPR webinar
- Article: GDPR compliance, what does it mean for internal communicators?
- Beekeeper's 31 point checklist
- What GDPR means for marketeers
- Email marketing is changing.
- Figshare: GDPR tool for handing Data-Subject rights and requests
- Article: The GDPR and all that
- Article: GDPR and the fish finger sandwich.
Thank you for stopping by,
Post author: Rachel Miller.
First published on the All Things IC blog 26 April 2018.
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Matrix Booking supports Staffordshire County Council's Smart Working strategy
Staffordshire County Council (SCC), consistent with many local authorities and government agencies across the UK, established the Castle House Hub to support its Smart Working initiative – providing employees with a centralised, modern and smart office space. The Castle House Hub was designed to also host Newcastle-under-Lyme Police Authority and Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council staff. The implementation is part of the Council's Smart Working strategy – its cultural approach to embedding digital at the heart of everything it does so that they can get the best out of all resources.
SCC retained Matrix Booking to build and implement a room booking system that would ensure all meeting rooms at the hub were straightforward to book, requiring little to no training and easily accessible for all designated users across the three organisations. The Matrix Booking system was implemented within weeks – ready and waiting for the teams based at the Castle House Hub to utilise as soon as the new hub project was ready. Once the setup was complete and training delivered, alongside integration with the SCC Single Sign-On solution (in place to make passwords and users easier to manage), the system was handed over to staff.
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Matrix Booking delivered a solution that covered bookings for all 25 meeting rooms at the Castle House Hub and following the successful introduction of the solution, SCC requested Matrix Booking add car parking bookings to the system, which was fully delivered and in use within days of the request.
As part of SCC's commitment to getting the best value from its estate so that as much money as possible is invested in supporting its residents, the organisation concluded that the Matrix Booking system was the ideal tool to support its Smart Working strategy as it seamlessly combines all required resources into one application.
To demonstrate how Matrix Booking would improve SCC's workplace – the team introduced the solution on a trial basis for 50 desks at the SCC head office located at No. 1 Stafford Place. A solution enabling users to book via the web, mobile or by using a Floorplan Kiosk.
The impact and benefits of Matrix Booking
After the successful trial with very positive feedback from staff, and less than one month later, 1,000 desks across four floors at No.1 Stafford Place were added to the Matrix Booking solution. Kiosks were also set up on every floor, each featuring the relevant floor plan used to locate where people are sitting, to book desks immediately and also in the near future. Over 2,000 users are now making approximately 15,000 desk bookings a month.
The increased levels of Smart Working (or hot desking) supported by the introduction of Matrix Booking are helping SCC improve overall employee satisfaction and make cost savings which can be redirected to frontline services for local people – by maximising available resources. The health and care team are now exploring how the system can be used for Care Bed booking which would simply not have been considered without its introduction as part of the Smart Working approach.
Users of the Castle House Hub and No.1 Stafford Place now have a more flexible way to book meeting rooms, desks and even car parking spaces using a single application. Bookings can be made in advance via the web or on the go with the Matrix Booking mobile app. Those users who arrive at the hub without a desk can review all available desks using the kiosk located on every floor. The Matrix Booking system has been key to driving a positive behavioural change in the way the Council use its collective workspaces.
Driving positive cultural change…
"The introduction of the Matrix Booking desk booking system was nowhere near as challenging as I had imagined it would be. I had anticipated a period of steep learning with queries and questions galore but in reality, it couldn't have been simpler. From day one, colleagues were able to go into the system and book desks. Its been a critical factor in positive culture change here at Staffordshire County Council with colleagues engaging quickly with the system."
Pamela Moffat – Senior Organisational Development Business Partner at Staffordshire County Council

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Koszkulics won the hard charger award after advancing from a 15th-place start on the grid to his fourth-place finish; he felt like he had something for the top runners if not for the long 82-lap green flag run to finish the race – and a mechanical malfuntion that saw his brakes fail just past halfway.
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Silver Arrows kick off European season in style with one-two finish in Barcelona!
Nico took his first victory of the 2015 season – the ninth of his Formula One career to date – with a superbly controlled drive from pole position
Lewis recovered from a poor start to clinch the 75th podium of his Grand Prix career in second place thanks to a blistering pair of stints within a bold three stop strategy
Lewis now leads Nico in the Drivers' World Championship by 20 points, with MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS heading Ferrari by 70 points in the Constructors' battle
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|Air: 25 – 28°C
|Track: 46 – 52°C
Nico Rosberg
We had a perfect weekend here in Spain. We have a fantastic car and everybody did a really great job in the break, so thanks to the team for everything. My start was great for the first time this season. From there I was able to control the pace and I never felt in danger throughout the whole race. I'm so happy about this win. It's still early days in the season so it's good to close the points gap to Lewis. I will continue to push hard – starting with a home race for me in Monaco!
Lewis Hamilton
I got off to a poor start with too much wheel spin and had to fight hard just to keep third. From there it was always going to be tough as it's difficult to run right behind another car here and even tougher to pass. I managed to stay close enough to Seb before the first stops but unfortunately we lost a bit of time there. In the end, we went for a three stop strategy to try something different. That call was made quite early on as it was clear it wouldn't have worked to stay out for that long and, again, passing on track was almost impossible. Luckily we had the pace to make it work. Nico was then 22 seconds ahead with 15 laps to go which was a big gap. I pushed really hard to close up until about 6 laps from the end but I was only gaining about a second per lap which wasn't enough. So, damage limitation on a difficult weekend for me. But I'm grateful that I could score some good points for the team.
Toto Wolff, Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport
That feels like two P1 results today after such a demanding race. Nico did the perfect job this afternoon: he had a great start, built the gaps that he needed and made his two-stop strategy work in a fantastic way. He was controlled and composed throughout. Lewis lost a position on the start, then had a slow first pit stop, and that left him stuck behind Vettel's Ferrari in the second stint. At that point, we knew that the only chance of getting past Sebastian was to do something different with the strategy but it was still a bold move to try the three-stopper. It was only going to work if Lewis managed to overtake on track and he made it work with great moves on Räikkönen and Bottas – he was decisive when he needed to be and showed some incredible pace on the prime tyre. As Lewis was building the gap he needed ahead of Sebastian in his third stint, we actually compromised Nico a little bit by leaving him out longer than optimum before his second stop. This made sure the two cars didn't trip over each other on track, while running different strategies, and gave Lewis the clear air he needed to build the gap to secure P2. Following Lewis' final stop, it was clear after a few laps pushing that the pace difference between the cars wasn't big enough for him to challenge for the win, so we then told both drivers to bring the car home. It's a great feeling to take a one-two finish at this circuit, which is a really severe test for the complete car package, and a confirmation that the updates we brought in a number of areas correlated to the track and delivered a good performance improvement. Well done to everybody back at both factories, now we will get our heads down and start working for Monaco.
Paddy Lowe, Executive Director (Technical)
We're absolutely delighted with today's result. Nico took an excellent pole yesterday, which put him in prime position to drive a controlled and disciplined race from the front. This is precisely what he did to take a well-earned first win of the season. It's important for us as a team to have two drivers competing and pushing each other – which is exactly what we're seeing again this year – so well done to Nico on a very strong weekend. For Lewis, the race didn't start off well with a lot of wheel spin off the line. From there, it was impossible for him to overtake Sebastian with the very marginal pace advantage we enjoyed in the first stint. We therefore attempted the undercut with an early stop but, unfortunately for Lewis, this didn't work out after a problem with the left rear in the pit stop, so our apologies to him for that. This then required us to pull out something more extreme with the three stop strategy – which seemed like a bit of a long shot at the time. But Lewis' pace on the prime tyre and then again on the second set of options was extraordinary. This enabled him to break free enough to avoid an overtaking situation before the third stop, making it a much more comfortable second place that it could have been. So, a huge congratulations to everyone on an important result to start the European season and a special thanks to everyone at our factories for all their hard work.


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Happy 140th birthday, Missouri S&T! OK, technically we were founded 141 years ago, but the first classes at the University of Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy didn't begin until Nov. 6, 1871. Campus lore says it snowed that day. A lot. But that didn't stop the group of students — the first-ever Miners — […]Read More »
Since our founding in 1870 as the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, we've grown to become one of the nation's top technological research universities. But that doesn't mean we've abandoned our roots in mining and metallurgy.Read More »
Names may change, but our foundation doesn't. Whether you know us as the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, the University of Missouri-Rolla, or now Missouri S&T, we're still producing the scientists and engineers who will meet tomorrow's challenges. No. 08: Three guys: Duncan, Gill and PeckToday we have an association of more than 50,000 […]Read More »
Campus landmarks like Stonehenge, the Puck or even our "smokestacks" are among the special elements that unite the S&T community.Read More »
Art lovers visiting the Missouri S&T campus enjoy exploring everything from sculptures like Louis Smart's Cosmic Dance to free films in Leach Theatre.Read More »
From ornamental beds to oak trees, the landscape services department at Missouri S&T keeps the landscaping on our 280-acre campus looking great.Read More »
Missouri S&T is one of the few technological research universities in the nation. that's why we offer a vastly different student experience than you'll find on most campuses.Read More »
S&T students usually spend about 16 hours per week in class or labs. Then there's homework and cramming for tests – but there's still time left for fun.Read More »
Missouri S&T draws students from nearly every county in Missouri and every state in the nation. With 7,200 students from 51 countries, it's a cultural smorgasbord.Read More »
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"We are made to persist. That's how we find out who we are."
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Can you imagine who you would be today if you had never been tested or challenged? Those things that are our most significant challenges at the moment are merely the building blocks of the person we are supposed to become. Without them, we are only a shadow of the person we were created to be and can't serve others in the fullest capacity.
Embrace the opportunities to persist; those moments are the crucible where something extraordinary is being forged. We can either choose to be the iron being crafted into something beautiful or we can choose to be the anvil, unmovable and unchanging.


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Minecraft Festival is postponed due to coronavirus fears
The streaming event, Minecraft Live, will go on as planned, though.
Minecraft is such a cultural phenomenon that it was supposed to have its own three-day convention in September with interactive exhibits, co-op and competitive gameplay, live entertainment, panels and merch. Tickets to the first-ever Minecraft Festival in Orlando were set to go on sale this week. ReedPop -- which also organizes New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic Con -- has announced that the convention has been postponed by a full year due to the coronavirus outbreak. While the event was months away and the epidemic could be resolved by then, the partners, producers and exhibitors have hit a wall when it comes to planning the fest and ensuring a fun experience.
Fans won't have to miss out on Minecraft Live, though. The streaming event will go on as planned, and will showcase the latest Minecraft news, features and behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming developments.
With so many conventions and events being cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus concerns, this news isn't exactly a surprise. However, it seems odd that ReedPop and Mojang -- Minecraft's developer -- announced the convention just a week ago, when the COVID-19 virus was already at top of mind. To their credit, though, it was a good call to cancel the event before tickets went on sale and people booked travel arrangements -- many headaches were likely saved by acting preemptively.


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Launching A New Network of Hearing Aid Centres
Hearing Aid Know was set up to be a place where consumers could read clear and honest advice on hearing aids and the people that provide them. Recently, we realised that we were failing you somewhat. While we were constantly writing about the latest hearing aid technology or the latest news in hearing loss research, we weren't really filling you in on hearing aid providers you can trust. So, we have decided to change that, at least for the UK and Ireland to start.
Introducing The Find A Hearing Aid Centre Pages
So, what we are doing is building a network of trusted Independent hearing healthcare providers and detailing who they are on the pages of Know. At the moment, the best place to start finding a hearing aid centre near you is by going to our Hearing Providers Page and working forward from there. It splits out to a hearing aid centres Ireland, hearing aid centres England, hearing aid centres Scotland and a very small hearing aid centres USA page.
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Each page further splits out to areas which briefly detail the hearing aid clinics in that area which we trust. For instance this page details Hearing Aid Centres in Devon. Each clinic will also have its own profile page detailing what they offer and who they are This is the one for a hearing aid centre in Hull. We are committed to ensuring that the only providers that appear on Hearing Aid Know are hearing aid clinics that we trust to deliver the care and attention you deserve.
Our background in the industry gives us familiarity with the people involved. Generally if we don't know them personally, we know someone who will. We would also welcome input from the people who use these hearing aid centres. We will take it into account and even publish it if it makes sense.
We will soon be publishing a mapping page, which will allow you to view hearing aid centres in the network and their locations. You can simply put your location in and the system will narrow down the Providers to that area. When we publish the page, I will let you know.
Our Promise To Consumers
Our mission here on Hearing Aid Know is to offer the very best advice on hearing aids and the people who provide them. Our focus is on honest advice that you can trust. With this in mind, we will not detail a hearing aid provider that we do not trust to provide you with the latest hearing aids and care you need to succeed.
We take our responsibility to offering good independent advice seriously and we plan to stand by the promise that we have made. The Profiles will allow you to read about the hearing aid centres and contact them directly. In fact, we would prefer that to happen, it makes it easier for everyone. We will also be adding online forms to each profile which again will send details direct to the hearing aid centre in order that you can contact them online easily.
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We want to become a trusted Independent source of advice, as I said, I think we have done that for hearing aid advice. Now we would like to set our sites firmly on the people that provide them.


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What happens when a chairman resigns and there is no vice chairman to take his place?
What do you do if your chairman resigns mid term and you have no vice chairman.
Can your management committee appoint a replacement or do you need to call an EGM to chose and elect a replacement
Dear Nobby,
I do not know what an "EGM" is but here is the fundamental principle that applies to all resignations. First the bylaws should state who fills a vacancy. Second, if the bylaws are silent, the entity that appointed the original chairman is the entity that fills the vacancy.
Little Ben
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A tour through the Baltics makes for a very culturally enriching vacation. Since everything is so close together, you'll be able to experience a variety of unique countries in a short period of time. If you're looking for culture, art, and history and you can only make one trip, opt for a tour through Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn. You'll be experiencing the best of what the Baltic States have to offer, and you'll be able to do so in a relatively short period of time.
What To Do in Vilnius
Old Town is one of the best ways to experience the essence of Lithuania. Full of old world splendor, this humble town boasts plenty of excellent eateries and shopping opportunities. You'll be able to see the works of local artists and sample some of Lithuania's own wines. The town is lined with antiquated cathedrals, for those who enjoy the charm of classical architecture.
One of the unique draws to Vilnius is its peculiar tourist attraction: themed "Escape the Room" games. Escape The Room games are mystery puzzles that are usually reserved for an online platform, but Vilnius has a number of themed real-life escape the room puzzles. Prepare yourself for one of the most surreal experiences of your life.
What To Do in Riga
Riga's Old City, Vecriga, combines all of the histories of Latvia in a way that's easy to explore. It's an art nouveau paradise. The streets are adorned with statues, and the buildings are immaculately stylized. The Old City is home to a large number of museums, as well as a market that offers local produce, meats, and prepared food at its numerous stalls.
You can become acquainted with a wealth of Latvian history by visiting the Ethnographic Open Air Museum. This museum is not a building with individual exhibits, but rather a large forest that is home to 200 longstanding structures that show the evolution of the lifestyle of a native Latvian. You'll be able to tour the forest at your leisure, exploring a variety of homesteads.
What To Do in Tallinn
Estonia's Old Town is located in Tallinn. This medieval town is remarkably well preserved, a does a fantastic job of showcasing Estonian culture. Its busiest street, Long Street, is paved in cobblestones. Along the path, you'll see tons of architecture that evoke fairytale nostalgia. Old towers and castle type buildings appeal to the traveler who is romantic at heart.
While you're in the area, the Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour museum is a must-see. This museum is full of artifacts that capture the history of Estonia's naval forces and is stylized similar to a movie set. Visitors will be presented with an opportunity to tour a real naval submarine, which is the oldest surviving submarine used during World War 2. Inside, you'll find smaller exhibitions and simulations of what a typical trip in a war submarine was like for a member of the Estonian armed forces. It's an experience you won't find anywhere else.
The Baltic States are beautiful, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by a number of things you'll want to explore during your day. While there are tons to do, it's important to remember that the states are also small. If you keep moving, you'll definitely be able to hit the major must-dos in all three states before your flight home.
About the Author
Mary Frenson is a Marketing Assistant at Checkdirector.co.uk, a new source of information on UK companies. Mary is always happy to share her marketing ideas and thoughts on business issues. In her free time, she enjoys handicrafts.


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Sooooo several weeks ago, we were having testimony service at my church and I when it was my turn to testify I was like, I just wanna thank God for the Holy Ghost!!! And I was talkin about how I still remember that day when I finally got it...I was ONLY 6 years old but I was the best day of my whole life!!!
And I was talkin about how there is NO birthday, no achievement, no goal, NOT even high school graduation supercedes that day in my life. And THEN I like paused...LOL...and I was like and I'm sure that day would be EVEN better than my wedding day...BUT... I really don't know...since i've never actually gotten married...ahahaha...I'm like I mean I know it WILL be BUUUUUUUUT...I can't actually say it is UNTIL I know...Everyone starts laughin...(I said it really just to make this one man, my friends dad, Bro. Dave laugh...cuz he is ALWAYS jokin with me about findin a husband and stuff...he was laughin really hard when I said this...)
Soooooo yeah people, you need to remember to join me in prayer for a husband!!! Now don't be thinkin that I'm bein all carnal with this request!!! I would REALLLLY like to be able to tell people that getting the Holy Ghost REALLLLLY WAS better than getting married!!! LOL!!!
This IS NOT about ME!!!
...I'm just being totally humble...unselfish...benevolent...NOBLE...
I'll give God ALL THE GLORY...
I just want to further my testimony!!!
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Of all shopping missions, picking out a bathing suit is hands-down the worst. There's the usual questions about price and selection, of course, but it's the trying-on process that's truly torturous. I looked into dozens of candidates to arrive at five lesser-evil choices.
5. At Quiksilver (519 Broadway, nr. Spring St.; 212-334-4500), the service was nonexistent, so I grabbed a few Blue Crushinspired bikinis (separates from $42) and wandered into the fitting room. From what little I could see in the mirror, I had suddenly acquired a six-pack. But, alas, it was an illusion of shadowy lighting, which unfortunately does not exist poolside.
4. Canyon Beachwear (1136 Third Ave., nr. 67th St.; 917-432-0732) was packed with jazzy bikinis and sporty one-pieces (from $104). An upbeat saleslady showed me to a cabanathemed fitting room, which was so tiny my half-naked self kept bumping into the cold mirror wall and my backside kept poking out of the curtain.
3. Peddling sequin and frilly bikinis ($100 to $400), Pesca Boutique (1151 Second Ave., nr. 60th St.; 212-813-0546) had extra-dark changing rooms, which were not individually equipped with mirrors, forcing me into the public realm in my skivvies. One nice touch, though: They offered disposable thongs and sample heels.
2. Up on the tenth-floor swim section at Saks (611 Fifth Ave., at 49th St.; 212- 940-2818), I was impressed with the selection ($54 for Ralph Lauren pieces; $340 for a Jean Paul Gaultier one-piece). As soon as I eyed a Betsy Johnson bikini top, an eager clerk escorted me to a big room with its own trifold mirror. If my suspicion about ultraflattering trickery was truecould I really look this toned and tan in March?so much the better.
The Winner!
1. From the moment I rang the doorbell at Nolita's Malia Mills (199 Mulberry St., nr. Kenmare St.; 212-625-2311), the minimalist boutique was the clear champ. A shopgirl pulled options based on my bra and pant sizes, and laid them in a spacious, well-lit dressing room. At about $300, these bikinis weren't cheapbut the anxiety-reducing experience will save me at least that much in therapy.
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Each year, everything you see in Best of New York has been rigorously tested by a small army of discriminating critics. That's a given. What you don't typically see is so much as a glimpse of the process by which we reach our conclusions. To provide a taste of that (and to sneak in a few more picks), we've invented the Scratchpad, a brief look at the paths our testers followed in six categories.
Scratchpad: Browsing for Bathing Suits
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How Big Is Recruitment Industry in United States?
The recruitment industry may be know by many different terms, however it is notorious for poor service and a quick sales mentality. According to The Sydney Morning Herald (Mar 2021) United States's recruitment industry is worth $10 billion dollars, consists of almost 7,000 businesses and employs 92,000 people.
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Legend of Tarzan's Margot Robbie Getting Raves for Latest Suicide Squad Trailer
If there was any doubt about Legend of Tarzan's Margot Robbie's star rising like a rocket — the just released Suicide Squad Blitz Trailer would seem seal the deal that the Aussie actress is on the verge of major league pop culture stardom. First, take a look at the latest trailer — then read some of the articles that are popping up today about Robbi's Harley Quinn, who has nothing but great moments in the trailer.
Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn could become a pop icon, and other takeaways from the new 'Suicide Squad' trailer
Washington Post – 3 hours ago
With "Batman v Superman" still near the top of the box office, DC is riding that wave with Batman's next outing, in the August release of "Suicide Squad." The newest trailer has landed, so today, we take a deeper look at just what "Suicide Squad" is …
Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn strips to underwear in Suicide Squad trailer
Daily Mail – 12 hours ago
'I want to build a team of some very bad people who i think can do some good,' she says. 'They get caught we throw them under the bus.' The Suicide Squad – AKA Task Force X – are then rounded up in a military prison, including Will Smith's assassin …
Margot Robbie steals the show in the all-new "Suicide Squad" trailer
CBS News – 5 hours ago
If you're ready to see some less-than-heroic comic book characters come to life, you're in luck, as the latest trailer for this summer's "Suicide Squad" gives even more tantalizing glimpses of the super-villain team-up film starring Will Smith, Margot …
Robbie wows in Suicide Squad trailer
NEWS.com.au – 6 hours ago
The clip also teases some of the interaction between Jared Leto's Joker and Ben Affleck's Batman. Suicide Squad, which also stars Carla Delevingne as Enchantress, Jai Courtney as Boomerang and Adam Beach as Slipknot, hits US theatres on August 5.
Check out Margot Robbie strip down to her underwear in the new Suicide Squad trailer
The Sun – 9 hours ago
MARGOT Robbie gives a sizzling performance as she strips down to her underwear in the new trailer for the Suicide Squad. The sneak peek of the much anticipated film was unveiled at the MTV Movie awards in LA on Sunday night. As well as Margot as …
Watch: The New 'Suicide Squad' Trailer is a Harley Quinn Highlight Reel
Newsweek – 11 hours ago
If there's one surefire way to win back fans' goodwill following the dismal reception to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in March, Warner Bros. has found it with the latest trailer for its next effort, Suicide Squad. Full of humor and plenty of …
New 'Suicide Squad' Trailer: Don't Forget, They're the Bad Guys
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… trailer for Suicide Squad. It looks like the polar opposite of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, powered by some great rock music (including "Ballroom Blitz") and a lot of cool action. Plus, for anyone who has been anxious for more of Margot …
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PerezHilton.com – 21 hours ago
Suicide Squad goals! Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Will Smith, Cara Delevingne posed for photogs backstage at the MTV Movie Awards on Saturday night — and we've gotta say, that is one good lookin' group! The 47-year-old Concussion star looked dapper in …
The Joker and Harley Quinn Let Loose in New Suicide Squad Trailer
TIME – 19 hours ago
Following a serious pyrotechnic display, stars Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Will Smith and Cara Delevingne waltzed onstage to the sounds of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" to introduce the clip. "This sick and twisted film has it all, kids," Leto announced …
Robbie shows her funny side
Courier Mail – 17 hours ago
Margot Robbie stars as Harley Quinn in this new Suicide Squad trailer. The David Ayer-directed project, which is based on characters from DC Comics assembled to defeat "an enigmatic, insuperable entity", also stars the likes of Jai Courtney as …
New 'Suicide Squad' Trailer Released At The MTV Movie Awards, See The Chaos Unfold [Video]
The Inquisitr – 9 hours ago
On Sunday, a few Suicide Squad cast members attended the MTV Movie Awards to debut a new clip from the movie. Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, and Cara Delevingne teased the audience with the new footage, and the response was overwhelming …
The Joker and Harley Quinn steal the show in new Suicide Squad trailer
Radio Times – 13 hours ago
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Suicide Squad new trailer offers glimpses of Harley Quinn's mallet and Ben Affleck's Batman cameo
International Business Times UK – 12 hours ago
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WATCH: Suicide Squad Cast Debuts Killer New Teaser at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards
People Magazine – 19 hours ago
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New 'Suicide Squad' Trailer Reveals More Batman Footage
MovieWeb – 15 hours ago
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Suicide Squad Fans Almost Broke Through Barricades At The MTV Movie Awards After Seeing New Trailer
Cinema Blend – Apr 10, 2016
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MStarsNews – Apr 8, 2016
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Suicide Squad Blitz trailer seems to show supervillains uniting against Superman
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WATCH: New 'Suicide Squad' trailer debuts at MTV Movie Awards
Manila Bulletin – 13 hours ago
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AL.com – 9 hours ago
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'Suicide Squad' "Blitz" Trailer: Hardened Killers Having A Lot Of Fun
Deadline – 11 hours ago
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New Suicide Squad trailer is unleashed
Scottish Daily Record – 7 hours ago
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Watch: New 'Suicide Squad' trailer shows this could be the film that revives DC's reputation
Firstpost – 11 hours ago
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SBS – 11 hours ago
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Express.co.uk – 9 hours ago
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Digital Spy – 18 hours ago
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Groundbreaking multimedia collective Gorillaz are the first face of Clash 118.
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It is important to understand the comprehensive costs involved with studying abroad. Beyond the "advertised" program price, there are miscellaneous fees and costs for which you should be prepared.
Your study abroad coordinator will help you find a program that is both an academic and economic fit. With a little hard work, the Study Abroad Office is confident that you will be able to find scholarships that will help lighten the load!
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All pending new comic books from Dreamwave will eventually ship from new company ...
Thursday, January 6th, 2005 5:32pm CSTCategory: Comic Book News
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Dreamwave Productions Ceases Operations
Lead Stories, Diamond Daily, Thursday, January 06, 2005
Due to mitigating financial factors, Dreamwave Productions has ceased operations effective immediately.
As a result, no further products will ship from the company. However, an announcement regarding a new publisher for Dreamwave's titles -- including the best-selling Transformers line -- is expected in the near future. Once the publisher is announced, all pending new product orders for Dreamwave titles will be made order adjustable, and will eventually ship from the new company.
In addition, previously published Dreamwave titles are still available for reorder. Refer to the end of this article for a linked listing of Dreamwave products that are currently in stock at Diamond.
"Any time a vendor closes its doors, it impacts every level of the industry -- especially retailers and fans,†said Diamond Vice President of Purchasing Bill Schanes. "Fortunately, in Dreamwave's case, there are a number of companies actively pursuing their licensed and original titles, and we fully expect all Dreamwave series to continue once the dust has settled.â€
Dreamwave and Diamond regret any inconvenience caused by this event. Retailers with additional questions regarding the effect of Dreamwave's closure on their orders should contact their Diamond Customer Service Representative.
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In Capt. Richard Phillips' hometown, they'll never forget this Easter Sunday.
Five days after he was taken hostage by Somali pirates in an aborted hijacking, Phillips was freed in equally dramatic fashion, thrilling a community where yellow ribbons had sprung up like spring flowers in hopes that such symbols counted for something.
Perhaps they did, especially on a day when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and reflect on symbols of new life.
"Elation," said Steve Barton, 51, summing up the mood as he looked out his front door at a yellow tissue-paper bouquet he'd fastened to a tree in his yard. "Our prayers were answered."
Escaped unharmed
Phillips, a 53-year-old father of two known in his rural Vermont community as a dedicated family man, avid sportsman and serious skipper, won his freedom in a daring U.S. Navy Seals rescue in which three of his captors were killed but he escaped unharmed.
The good news traveled fast in Underhill, about 35 miles northwest of Montpelier, the state capital.
A lawn sign on Route 15 that earlier read "Pray for Captain Phillips' release and safe return home" was revised in the afternoon to read, "Capt. Phillips rescued and safe."
Even before Maersk spokeswoman Alison McColl stepped out into bitter 22-degree cold to read a Phillips family statement in front of a horde of news reporters, camera people and microphones, everyone seemed to express a palpable sense of relief.
"It's a celebration, instead of the reverse," said Melissa Akey, 42, of Williston, who heard the news when she stopped into a convenience store.
And the timing of it didn't escape notice.
"It couldn't happen on a better day — Easter," said Nickie Tinker, 36, a clerk at the Jolley's convenience store.
"It's great, news, especially on Easter," said Kim Jennings, 43, of Williston. "How terrific is that? It could've ended completely differently. It's a world away. Who knows what they're thinking, and why they're holding someone hostage?"
'I'm just so excited'
Neighbors Terry and Sheila Aiken, who live across the street from the Phillips', fought back tears as they talked about him.
"I'm just so excited," said Mrs. Aiken, 62. "It's like it just changed the world back to the world."
Andreas Nolte, 48, of Jericho, was out for a run when he heard.
"I'm really happy," said Nolte, who learned from a reporter after running past the Phillips' white farmhouse. "It's a happy day, especially since it's Easter."
Filling his vehicle with gas, Jeff St. John, 31, of Richford, said he didn't understand why it took so long for the U.S. military to free Phillips from the drifting lifeboat where four Somali pirates held him captive.
"They've got a whole ship full of people. I would've just taken the pirates out, right off," St. John said.
There was no second-guessing by the family, though.
Phillips' wife, Andrea Phillips, remained behind closed doors in the family's home after the news had broken.
Fighting back tears
McColl choked up as she stood in the street outside, reading the family's statement off a clipboard.
"The Phillips family wants to thank you all for your support and prayers. They have felt the caring and concern extended by the nation to their family. This is truly a very happy Easter for the Phillips family.
"Andrea and Richard have spoken. I think you can all imagine their joy, and what a happy moment that was for them. They're all just so happy and relieved.
"Andrea wanted me to tell the nation that all of your prayers and good wishes have paid off because Captain Phillips is safe," she said.
May be a silver lining to ordeal
Barton, 51, who once coached the Phillips' daughter, Mariah Phillips, on a youth league baseball team, said he was relieved the ordeal was over and said there may be a silver lining to it — waking Americans up to the fact that such kidnappings occur frequently abroad.
"It took an American getting kidnapped for all of us to feel everybody else's worldly anguish," he said.
But he said he wouldn't be taking his yellow ribbon down — not yet, anyway.
"I'll leave it there for a few days. I'm in no rush," he said.
Phillips was hailed as a hero by many, including Capt. Joseph Murphy, the father of second-in-command Shane Murphy, a former Phillips classmate at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Bourne, Mass.
"I have made it clear throughout this terrible ordeal that my son and our family will forever be indebted to Capt. Phillips for his bravery," said the elder Murphy, in a statement released there. "If not for his incredible personal sacrifice, this kidnapping and act of terror could have turned out much worse."
The whistle also sounded aboard the maritime academy's training ship in celebration of Phillips' release. The academy's president, Merchant Marine Rear Adm. Rick Gurnon, said Phillips' actions "showed unbelievable courage and professionalism."
"He was the good shepherd," Gurnon said. "He willingly exchanged his life for the lives of his flock — his crew. In doing that, he was able to stack the cards in his favor, and ultimately resulted in his safe return."


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