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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Pebble Watchface - til Friday - my first watchface experimenting with the sdk
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Matthew Joseph Amante
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good news of a long-awaited event will arrive soon
My sister received this fortune, and shared it with me--
Which could mean one of two things, 1) My wife of 8+ months pregnancy could soon be going into labor and we would welcome our new son into the world. 2) My Pebble watch would soon arrive, I had received notification that it would be shipped within a few weeks.
When I got home, guess what was in my mailbox...
Which meant that the watch has arrived, but could it also mean its time to go to the hospital?
That night, my wife woke me up... after the initial charge, it was go time. 3:03 am, March 29th.
We headed to the hospital.
Friday, March 01, 2013
the Melrose chapter
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Miike Snow - Animal
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Monday, June 11, 2012
Iron & Wine - Love Vigilantes
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
SVG conversion with Vector Magic
Today I came across this site, Vector Magic, which can be useful for converting versions of pixel images into SVG, it works best with a logo or something drawn versus an image like a photograph.
Labels: tech
Monday, June 04, 2012
Coconut Records - West Coast
Friday, April 27, 2012
MTB - mountain bike research
Disc brakes -- similar to motorcycle and car brakes, pad brakes are hard to find on intermediate+ bikes today... stopping power seems to be good, but it does feel a bit different....
Suspension -- front suspensions are pretty popular, you get some extra shock absorbancy for downhills, but they are actually wasteful when you are on flat pavement or climbing uphill as some energy is lost. some front suspensions have a 'lock-out' feature which allows you to lock your front fork solid. rear suspension seems like a bit overkill for what I need, and it also adds costs and similar energy waste in most of the cases. Front and rear suspension seems to be most important for big jumps/drops, or mountainous downhill which I'm not really into (yet?).
Wheels - the 29er... the standard 26" wheel is being seriously challenged by a larger wheel, the 29" aka 29er..... It makes the ride feel a bit different, and I think deserves some consideration as I make my choice...
Gears-- some folks are jumping on an old school single-gear 1-speed bandwagon, personally I'm not seeing the appeal here -- i'll stick to my 18 or 24 speeds and rapid fire shifting...
thoughts? I haven't decided yet if the 29er or front suspension is something I would enjoy-
Here are some that are in the running....
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Sunday, April 08, 2012
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Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Gloucester MA last frost date
With an exceptionally warm spring so far, everyone is thinking about gardening a bit earlier than usual. The above map source shows Gloucester probably in the clear in early May for the last freeze of the year. Historically it looks like the record for the last 32 degree low is May 7th. I typically plant around memorial day, but am considering some earlier planting this year with some lettuce seeds already in the ground, and some peas/beans right behind.
Indoors, I'm starting up Tomatoes(Cherry and Big Boy), Basil(Italian leaf and Thai), Cilantro, Sage, Parsley and Peppers. Chives, Thyme and Sage from last years garden seem to have come back and are already growing!
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Monday, April 02, 2012
Hubway Hotspots
Monday, March 26, 2012
Angus and Julia Stone - Silver Coin
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
market demand for your major
Top 50 Occupations with the Most Openings
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maybe you would love to do something like this?
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Sunday, March 04, 2012
The Challenge of the Sea
I was not born at sea, and spending many years of my life on land and on calmer rivers and ponds, a degree of intimidation exists whenever I cast off from shore. Your preparation and initial judgement only take you up to the decision point, and once you set off -- there are only two options: turning around and giving up, or pushing forward and succeeding.
The sea has challenged me, and built my strength in a way which no course or classroom could. While some focus on their strengths and continue on with their weaknesses, I prefer to squash my fears, using all my strengths to do so. The fundamental driver of success is determination and knowing you can do it. You won't do it right the first time, but you did it. Next time you'll do it better, building upon each experience-- adjusting your course.
So what are you afraid of? Yourself.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
do something great today
I don't care what it is, I don't care if its for work, or for play, but just get out there and do it. Do something great!
After you do, find the biggest piece of paper you can find. Write it down. Celebrate, because today, was, a good day.
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Copper Mountain, Colorado
Monday, February 06, 2012
Smarty Pig, Mint.com, Saltmoney.org
Aggregate your accounts within your own banks website, or check out Mint.com
Learn about your student loan debt, and your repayment options from Saltmoney.org
If you have personal finance tools that you use regularly and speak highly of, I'd like to hear about them.
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Monday, January 23, 2012
iPhone and iPads, moving beyond apps
While app development will continue to bring new fun and useful applications to the market -- this will be an important year for Apple in another way. Hardware paired with applications will further spur advancements in using the mobile phone and tablet as a user interface for control. Picture anything that today has a mediocre display screen and simplified horrible user interface -- now you can use your device to control instead. A truly universal remote -- not just for TV and AV equipment, but really anything that can be remotely controlled or interfaced.
What have you seen already out there? What is coming next?
Labels: tech
Sunday, January 01, 2012
digital cash
I want to be able to give you cash, as easily as it is to take a 20$ bill out of my wallet and hand it to you.
We are there, the technology allows for it. Who is going to do it?
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Saturday, December 10, 2011
Occupy First Chair
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Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes.
The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them.
About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They invent. They imagine. They heal. They explore. They create. They inspire. They push the human race forward.
Maybe they have to be crazy.
How else can you stare at an empty canvas and see a work of art? Or sit in silence and hear a song that's never been written? Or gaze at a red planet and see a laboratory on wheels?
We make tools for these kinds of people.
While some see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.
Thanks Steve
Monday, September 19, 2011
Santorini, Greece
We explored the whole island, by walking, 4x4, taxi, bus, boat, plane...
What an amazing trip.
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Saturday, September 17, 2011
and every day after :)
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Christmas Lights
I couldn't resist taking this picture of nature's own decoration of our outdoor Christmas lights this morning.
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Telephone number: 01736 755005
Fax number: 01736 755005
Chairperson's name and address:
Town Mayor Cllr Jayne Ninnes
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Meeting Dates: Full Council meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month, except August (recess) starting at 7.15pm, in the Assembly Room, Hayle Community Centre.
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WASHINGTON - They sit in our homes like beloved antiques from the disco era. But there is good reason to avoid those old foam-stuffed couches.
These slightly ratty pieces of furniture likely contain a certain class of flame retardant that came into common use in the 70s and was phased out, nationwide, about a decade ago.
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers -- or PBDEs -- fell out of favor quickly after research linked these compounds to developmental disabilities in young children who were exposed to the chemicals in the womb.
Concern was especially high in California, where pregnant women had some of the highest levels of PBDEs in their blood. As a result, California banned PBDEs in 2003 and the federal government negotiated a phase-out of their use in 2004.
The good news is the regulation of PBDEs brought immediate, positive results. The bad news is the problem, while lessened in severity, remains.
Ami Zota, assistant professor of environmental and occupational health at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, has been researching the health implications of PBDEs for years. She recently led a study at the University of California, San Francisco that looked at the impact of the crackdown on PBDEs.
The researchers took blood samples from pregnant women in the Bay Area and found a 65 percent decline in PBDE levels over a three-year period.
"The significance and magnitude of the change that we saw was fairly robust," says Zota, whose results were reported in Environmental Science and Technology.
But she says while the reduction is substantial, PBDEs produced before the phase- out remain a threat, much like two other outlawed chemicals: Polychlorinated biphenyls (or PCBs) and DDT.
"They do not easily break down, either in the environment or in our bodies," Zota says.
PBDEs live on in those old pieces of furniture, for example, and can be found in the air and dust in homes. Zota says PBDEs are also "fat-loving chemicals."
"So they get stored in our fat, they end up in breast milk, they end up in our food supply," she says.
Her research findings suggest that after a rapid decline, PBDE exposure may hit a plateau that lingers for decades to come. She says prevention can help lower the risk somewhat, and offers a few suggestions, including repairing old couches so there are not rips and upholstered foam showing, wet mopping to minimize dust and eating low on the food chain to reduce intake of foods that are higher in animal fat.
However, Zota acknowledges that only so much can be done to minimize the risk for exposure. Rather, she says it's time to rethink both the way chemicals are regulated and the way the flammability of consumer products is addressed.
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The Sugar Glider is for those of you who think squirrels are adorable and would like to have one as a pet. The pet is actually not related to squirrel, however these small marsupials share many commonalities with flying squirrels. Sugar Gliders are also very social animals. Sugar gliders yearn for extensive attention from their human owners or need another sugar glider present as a companion. The Sugar Glider's diet is composed of high amounts of fruits, vegetables and some insects. This pet is for those who want to interact with a pet that enjoys consistent human interaction.
Chinchillas resemble squirrel-mouse hybrids with enormous furry ears. As pets, Chinchillas are very docile and easy to keep and maintain. A drawback to the Chinchilla is that the pet can be hard at times to socialize and can be introverted. The animal prefers a quiet environment and strongly disfavors sudden movements, loud noises or extreme changes in its environment. A quirky aspect of the Chinchilla is that it prefers bathing with dust or sand as opposed to water. Chinchillas are also known to chew on a variety of objects, therefore many chewable items should be kept in the pets enclosure. The enclosure for the Chinchilla must be relatively large to provide this pet with the opportunity to roam. These animals are not noisy and almost odorless as a good alternative to gerbils or rats.
Ferrets are known as clever, affectionate and personable animals despite being criticized for their weasel like appearance. Their proponents claim them to be exceptional pets because of their high energy and interactivity with toys, balls and their environment. Though the animals spend the majority of their time in an enclosure, ferrets need to be released frequently for exercise. As the popularity of ferrets increases, many accessories have hit the market including pouches, leashes and custom clothing. Additionally if the animal is spayed or neutered and decantered, the smell of the animal is nearly eradicated.
Snakes have long been an interest of pet owners. Snakes are best for people who are not seeking a fuzzy et to cuddle with, but would rather an enigmatic animal to appreciate. It should be noted that you must not mind that animal eating live mice or rats. Snakes however can be difficult pets similar to many other reptiles. Snakes require special heat lamps or heated rocks to maintain the body temperature of this cold blooded animal. Additionally, the specialized diet of the animal and difficulty finding quality veterinarian services can be challenging. However, if you remain undaunted by these challenges a snake may make an exceptional pet for you.
The Hamster is generally a child's first pet, however a guinea pig may be the best choice for most. Guinea pigs are renowned as outgoing and affectionate pets that are very easy to take care of. The animal can live very well on simple pellet foods and enjoys are large enclosure or can even do well in an open sectioned off portion of the apartment. With enough space, a Guinea Pig can be trained to use a litter box. Guinea pigs can become very attached to their human caretakers and make a small squeaking sound at times. The guinea pig enjoys an active life and can make an exceptional apartment pet.
Rats are abhorred by many, however others discovery excellently clever companions. If its appearance and stereotypes don't dissuade you, the rat may be a good pet for you. Rats are extremely easy to care for. Rat enthusiasts applaud the pets increasing intelligence and often engage in games with their pets. The rat needs a modes sized enclosure and flourishes with human interaction. A rat can and will bond with its owner and despite the stereotypes will be a very clean and affectionate pet.
There are numerous other animals other than dogs and cats that make exceptional apartment pets including: (7) Birds, (8) frogs / turtles, (9) hamsters, and (10) fish are just a few. Fish are very quiet and less interactive, however make for good stress relief, while birds are often noisy and much more interactive. Prior to purchasing any pet perform your research and assess the size of your apartment with the animal's needs. Purchasing a pet that is too large or too noisy for your apartment will be a disaster to you and the pet. Once your research is complete and you have selected the right pet, you and your pet will be happy for many years to come!
Sugar gliders actually aren't rodents as stated, but are small marsupials in the possum family. While they do make wonderful companions, they are high maintenance pets. Besides the fruit and vegetables they also need quite a bit of protein in their diet. They are by far the best furry companions I have had though.
chinchillas are the worst pet i have ever owned. they are evil creatures never buy one
I have to disagree, I believe you just pick the pet that was wrong for you. Chinchillas are hyper animals and love you run(well they actually hop)in large areas, if handled gently daily they will be friendly and let you touch them...but still only when they WANT you to. These are not animals for young children or people that have to have a hands of relationship with there pet. This is a good pet for someone that doesn't have allot of time to stay home and play with pets all day. Chinchillas will be happy and content if you held them once every other day and keep them feed! Just make sure you have a larger cage with a bowl of Chinchilla Bath (dust) and a place to hide.
Be good to your pets, Aren't they good to you?
As mentioned before Sugar Gliders require a lot of attention, everyday, and since their nocturnal they have to be played with at night. Also you'll be looking at a 13-16 year commitment depending on the glider. They live a long time compared to other pets their size. We love ours but they are like having children.
I had a Chinchilla for a week and I had to give it back! It was SO MEAN! I even tried to get one more for a playmate for him and they both were Mean! I couldn't even get within 5 feet of them because when I did they hoped to me and bit me HARD!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't think there "Evil creatchers" I just thing their not the pet for me.
I had 10 chinchillas and each of them had their own personality. Some loved to be played with while others wanted to be left alone. If you live where the temperature is hot, like Texas, Arizona, California, I would not recommend Chinchillas. They must be kept cool at all times. 70 degrees is the hottest. When they bathe (dust bath) the dust covers everything in the room. They are fun to watch but be prepared to do alot of dusting. Not for children. They may look cute and cuddly, cute they are cuddly they are not. They like to hop, jump, climb be free. Not into being held. You have to play on their terms.
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Sounds like the text relates a taxation done during both the time
was governor and when Jesus was born.
That is what Luke said. And the ONLY thing Luke said on the matter as well. What comes after the pertinent verses, which I posted, have nothing to do with Cyrenius being alive (or dead) for the second census.
The first census (for taxes) was previously done during the governorship of Cyrenius over Syria and then ANOTHER DIFFERENT census (for taxes) was done right before Jesus was born. Luke does NOT make the assertion that Cyrenius was the governor when Jesus was born, in fact, Luke does just the opposite by relating the two SEPERATE censuses for the purposes of taxation.
We are through with this supposed contradiction. Anything else?
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Fish Tank – Miami Marlins
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Marlins' McGehee learns today if he gets the call for the All-Star game; does Wright fear Stanton?; Solano's redemption
- 9:46 am Sunday, July 6th, 2014 by Tom D'Angelo
ST. LOUIS – The speculation will end later today when we learn if third baseman Casey McGehee will be an All-Star, Giancarlo Stanton will start in the outfield or any other Marlins (Henderson Alvarez?) sneaks onto the team.
The way it stands, McGehee absolutely deserves to be on the team and has a good chance, though, certainly not a guarantee. Stanton absolutely deserves to be among the top three outfielders in the fan voting but likely will not, which puts him squarely at the top of NL manager Mike Matheny's choices as the DH. Alvarez has been outstanding for [More]
Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton's chances of starting All-Star game could be in Cardinals manager Mike Matheny's hands
- 6:13 pm Friday, July 4th, 2014 by Tom D'Angelo
ST. LOUIS _ With Giancarlo Stanton needing a big push to finish in one of the top three outfield spots in the NL All-Star voting, whether he starts in the game is up to Cardinals manager Mike Matheny.
And Matheny appears to be tipping his hand.
Matheny, who will manage the NL All-Stars in the July 15 game in Minneapolis, will select the NL's designated hitter. He was asked if that would be Stanton if the league's home run (21) and RBI (61) leader does not place in the top of the final voting.
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Tyler Kolek pitches 2 scoreless innings in debut; Marlins send down DeSclafani, Marisnick; Yelich back in lineup
- 10:46 am Sunday, June 29th, 2014 by Tom D'Angelo
Tyler Kolek, the second overall pick in the June draft, made his professional debut Saturday for the Gulf Coast League Marlins.
Kolek, a strong-armed right-hander, threw two scoreless innings in Viera, allowing two hits and a walk. He faced seven batters and struck out the first batter he faced. He got three ground ball outs in the second inning.
Kolek had help on the base paths. One runner was caught stealing and another was thrown out. According to one report, Kolek's fastball hit 97 mph.
Kolek's next start will be late this this week, possibly Friday in St. Lucie. If not, then he [More]
Andrew Heaney, Anthony DeSclafani to join rotation as Marlins make flurry of moves
- 6:07 pm Monday, June 16th, 2014 by Tom D'Angelo
MIAMI _ Pitchers Andrew Heaney and Anthony DeSclafani, first baseman Justin Bour and center fielder Jake Marisnick joined the Marlins today, along with top draft pick, pitcher Tyler Kolek, who signed and is headed to Jupiter.
Gone are pitchers Kevin Slowey and Randy Wolf, designated for assignment; infielder Donovan Solano, sent to Class AAA New Orleans; and left fielder Christian Yelich, who was placed in the 15-day DL.
Also on the move: pitcher Jacob Turner from the rotation to the bullpen.
The biggest upshot from one of the busiest days in franchise history: Heaney, the top left-handed prospect in baseball according to Baseball [More]
Outfielder Reed Johnson, the oldest player in Marlins camp, makes the team
- 5:21 pm Tuesday, March 25th, 2014 by Tom D'Angelo
JUPITER – Outfielder Reed Johnson, who at 37 is the oldest player in camp, was informed Tuesday that he has made the Marlins. Johnson came to camp on a minor league contract.
Marlins reassign C Kyle Skipworth, tough decisions won't come for a couple of days
- 10:33 am Monday, March 24th, 2014 by Tom D'Angelo
JUPITER – The Marlins reduced their roster to 38 players today by reassigning catcher Kyle Skipworth to the minor league camp.
The team is expected to make several more moves on Tuesday. On the chopping block: Pitchers Henry Rodriguez, Chaz Roe, Chris Hatcher and possibly Kevin Slowey and Carter Capps; infielders Juan Diaz, Austin Nola and possibly Ty Wigginton; OF Matt Angle.
Last cuts will be the toughest for Marlins with several decisions looming
- 10:45 am Saturday, March 22nd, 2014 by Tom D'Angelo
JUPITER – The Marlins have several decisions to make with one week of spring training remaining and 39 players still in camp.
Photo Gallery: A look back at start of spring training before Marlins begin play today.
- 8:45 am Wednesday, February 26th, 2014 by Tom D'Angelo
A look back on the first two weeks of spring training before the Marlins and Hurricanes kick off a month of games at Roger Dean Stadium today at 1:05.
Second X-ray shows Marlins prospect Jake Marisnick has broken bone in hand
- 12:12 pm Monday, March 11th, 2013 by Tom D'Angelo
Marlins outfield prospect Jake Marisnick has a broken bone in his left hand and will miss about a month.


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At some point, the idea was to do something suggesting Republican operatives had been distributing a a documentary suggesting that Obama had been in the movie Ghost Dad, like that other thing that happened… But in hindsight, that seems really stupid, and the election's over anyway. Either way, I still had this dumb little joke, finding some way to connect Obama's book and that Bill Cosby movie, and I started thinking it would be more interesting to try to use that little kernel of an idea to go in a drastically different direction, and do something with very little to do with anything political, and just make something about human vulnerability. And how terrible Ghost Dad still is, in case you forgot. And also that I'm really bad at drawing Bill Cosby.
My name is Rory. I'm 25. I live in Austin, TX. Here are some things that I made, and occasionally a few other things. I hope they make you smile. I really, really do.
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Definitely one of the stranger things I've tried to do in a while. Someone asked me once to try to make a black and white comic that looked like paper cutouts. I'm not sure if it works, but it's still kinda funny.
Homes and lives being destroyed by a gigantic storm isn't particularly funny, but Donald Trump thinking he's at war with a supernatural spider god is.
My multivitamin tastes fucking terrible with ice tea.
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Top 5 Alaia Surfers to inspire
After a thousand year hiatus, the ancient art of surfing the Alaia is making a comeback. These natural wooden surfboards are gathering a cult following in all corners of the world. Surfing the alaia is not about being the best but here are 5 Alaia surfers to keep an eye out for if you too hope to master the exhilarating art of surfing the alaia surfboard.
Harrison Roach - pic: liquidsaltmag.com
Keith Malloy - pic: Burkard (surfermag.com)
Remi Petersen
Dave Rastovich
Rob Machado
If you know of any other good alaia surfers out there drop me a message…
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COLUMBIA Boys' Eager Air Interchange Jacket
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For chilly fall days or blustery winter weather, the COLUMBIA® boys' Eager Air™ Interchange jacket is the only one he'll need. It includes an Omni-Shield® water-repellent shell and cozy MTR™ fleece liner; he can wear them separately or zip the two layers together for extra warmth. The attached hood and adjustable hook-and-loop cuffs offer a little extra coverage to block gusty blasts of wind.
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- Fabric Content: Lining: 100% nylon 210T taffeta
- Fabric Content: Zip-Out Liner: 100% polyester MTR filament fleece and 100% polyester dobby ripstop
- Activity: Winter
- Cuff Style: Adjustable Hook-and-Loop Closure Cuffs
- Back Length: 23 inches
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But it's just safer to keep you in this heart of mine
And please, remember me that Halloween
Making fools of all the neighbors
Our faces painted white
By midnight, we'd forgotten one another
And when the morning came I was ashamed
Only now it seems so silly
That season left the world and then returned
And now you're lit up by the city
We'll float on maybe would you understand?
Gonna float on baby maybe would you understand?
Well float on maybe would you understand?
They days get shorter and the nights get cold
I like the autumn but this place is getting old
I pack up my belongings and I head for the coast
It might not be a lot but I feel like I'm making the most
The days get longer and the nights smell green
I guess it's not surprising but it's spring and I should leave
I like songs about drifters-books about the same
They both seem to make me feel a little less insane


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Pro-Life? Religious Fanatics Trying To Stop Ebola Vaccine Research
Who cares about the thousands of people, including children, currently bleeding to death in West Africa and, very hypothetically, in the US? We have to save the fetuses!Read more ›
Who cares about the thousands of people, including children, currently bleeding to death in West Africa and, very hypothetically, in the US? We have to save the fetuses!Read more ›
Williamson isn't exactly "fringe conservative," either.Read more ›
Bring it on, you faux Christian fanatics! You're your own worst enemy and we're happily to oblige your delusions!Read more ›
Religious intolerance in action: A group of anti-choice activists forced their way into a New Orleans church service and accused the stunned worshipers of being too accepting of abortion, demanding they repent for their sins. The group was part of Operation Save America, a national anti-abortion organization which has descended […]Read more ›
Why does America still execute? It's archaic, sloppily applied and cruel. But the GOP is scrambling to keep execution: here are some suggestions for them.Read more ›
If this 'right-to-life' House member's so pro-life, why does she oppose the ACA's requirement that health insurance companies provide pregnancy coverage?Read more ›
What happens when you tell American voters the truth about 20 week abortion bans?Read more ›
Was it difficult to squeeze down the anger and hate of the right in haiku form? Not really. Bigotry is the provenience of a small mind, after all.Read more ›
Sick and tired of the attacks on the humanitarian work of the Catholic Church, Bishop Robert Lynch is firing back, and helping the cause of women's rights.Read more ›
'You make people that are already upset, on the worst day of their lives, feel even worse.'Read more ›
White people do not force black women to have babies out-of-wedlock, but there are plenty of rich white men who advocate policies that make sure they do.Read more ›
These people are the sickest of creatures. They view pregnancy as punishment for being a whore with a hatred of women that is hard to fathom.Read more ›
'Pro-life?' Meet the man who challenges the Texas legislature to abolish the death penalty before enacting their anti-abortion bill.Read more ›
How would these anti-abortion protesters punish women who get abortions, if abortions were illegal? Their answers are surprising and strangely reassuring.Read more ›
For Texas' pro-life Governor Rick Perry, life begins at conception but is apparently only sacred until the 75th trimester, when a fetus turns 18.Read more ›
Texas just executed their 500th inmate since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976. Just like Jesus would have wanted.Read more ›
Despite being in a deeply red state, progressive men and women of Texas spoke loud and clear and just accomplished something that should surprise us all.Read more ›
It's time to stop letting the 'pro-life' movement pretend they're actually about life at all. Here are 10 alternative terms that are more truthful.Read more ›
The deaths of 8 people in a Pennsylvania abortion clinic comes down to pro-life measures forcing women through the doors of what one source describes as a 'House of Horror.'Read more ›
On one more note — how do you provide the gun to the fetus? Maybe that's the purpose of transvaginal ultrasounds; getting women used to it!Read more ›


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BMW's sometime popular BMW 's F650GS single-cylinder range gets updated stable mates. Consisting of a road cum enduro motorcycle (BMW G650 XChallenge - £5,875), a supermoto motorcycle (BMW G650 XMoto - £6,070), and a dual-purpose soft trailie motorcycle (BMW G650 XCountry - £4,895), which is more akin to the Scrambler style motorcycle of yesteryear, all share the same frame and engine, but ride and ...
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The Yamaha YZF-R7 was a limited edition machine top dollar machine only sold to the public so Yamaha could race it in World Superbike. Just 500 were sold for road use (40 in the UK) and they were about £22,000. Also known as the OW02, the Yamaha YZF-R7's race success was limited partly due to the rules favoring twin cylinder ...
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Triumph wowed us all when they beat all the Japanese manufacturers to putting a fuel injected engine in to a 600cc sportsbike. Shame about the glitches. Later Triumph TT600s are better but the handling and brakes have never been in doubt: they're awe-inspiring. Dodgy looks but a true Brit.
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There was the Ducati M900 Monster (became the Ducati M1000 Monster), then the Ducati M600 Monster (became the Ducati M620 Monster) and then the Ducati M750 Monster (which became the Ducati M800 Monster), covering the vacant middle ground in the Ducati Monster family. As with the others, the Ducati M750 Monster or Ducati M800 Monster is a beautiful, painfully cool machine and, like the others, ...
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Ducatis inspire passion and the Ducati M620 Monster offers a way into the dream for those who are just starting out. Like its stablemates, it looks great and sounds gorgeous but complaints about lack of power, basic suspension and its physical size (it's very small) mean the Ducati M620 Monster is not ideal for everyone. Watch video of this bike and more on ...
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Coffee Vs Tea Health Benefits.
Make Tea, Not War.
Chemistry of Tea
This is an amazing post. If you like tea, you need to pour yourself a cup, sit down and read the entire article. #worthit #timewellspent
This article was originally post at "Think Science Now" and was written by: Maria Angelica Linton, Principal Scientist
If you were impressed by the fact that a cup of coffee contains around 1,500 chemicals , you will not be surprised to find out that a cup of tea contains almost 2,000 chemical compounds! Many of these chemicals possess antioxidant properties and health benefits, just like in coffee. However, the chemical structure of these antioxidant compounds differ between coffee and tea, just like the chemicals in green and black tea are different, even though they come from the exact same plant.
Chinese Black Tea
Chinese black tea is also known as Red Tea to the Chinese folk. This is because of the reddish black color the tea leaves give off in hot water. It is considered to be high quality tea but it is actually the least popular kind in China. This variation of tea, however, is also grown in countries like Kenya, Sri Lanka and India. This kind of tea is known as a 'labor of love' because the tea is picked by hand and processed by hand by turning to introduce air which offers the perfect oxidation for fermentation, thus giving the tea that unique taste and color.
Japanese Green Tea
Japan is a country known for its exquisite culture, cuisine and most of all for its Japanese green tea. Although it originated in China, it was brought over to Japan by a monk known as Myoan Eisai who was the founder of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism School. There are variations of green tea from this region.
I've come to the conclusion that in every situation my answer is always.
Drink tea. Mad? Drink Tea. Sad? Drink Tea. Nervous? Drink tea. Happy? Drink Tea. the list goes on and on.
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TOPSHAM – Maine's Education Commissioner will celebrate the 57 students who have earned their high school degree at the Merrymeeting Adult Education graduation this Tuesday.
Commissioner Jim Rier, who lives in Topsham where the program is based, will join Class of 2014 student speakers Kylie Patterson and Precene Louis, SAD 75 Superintendent Bradley Smith, Brunswick School District Superintendent Paul Perzanowski and Merrymeeting Adult Education Director Diana McCain in delivering remarks at the ceremony. Continue reading


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Disrupting Today's Workplace – Part Three
By Michael Fauscette on July 14, 2014
Technology is one part of the impetus for change in the workplace and has historically been a lever in major transitions like the one we're currently experiencing. There are new technologies like mobile, cloud and social that are a big part of this change of course, but there are some other specific technologies that are […]
Posted in Featured Posts, Trends & Concepts | Tagged AI, Artificial intelligence, Cognitive Computing, decision support, disruptwork, FoW, future of work, Jeopardy, Watson, work
Disrupting Today's Workplace – Part One
By Michael Fauscette on June 11, 2014
I laugh every time I write the title "future of work", I mean, how presumptuous can one document / post / presentation be to outline the entire future of work. I'm going with "disruption of work" for this one. Oh well, titles aside, it's a topic that I'm extremely interested in, and have been looking […]
Posted in Featured Posts, Trends & Concepts | Tagged Business, Business Models, collaboration, disruptwork, employee, ESN, FoW, future of work, Knowledge Management, Management, networks, Organization, Organizational structure, socbiz, Social, work
By Michael Fauscette on March 1, 2013
Around the world of social software, particularly enterprise social networks (ESN), the discussion of value always gets back to a discussion of worker productivity. It's a logical point of focus of course, I mean ESNs should increase productivity through reducing time to find correct information or expert(s); by reducing push email through a pull – […]
Posted in Featured Posts, Trends & Concepts | Tagged automation, Big Data, Cloud, decisions, ESN, mobile, sense and respond, socbiz, Social, work | 1 Response
Is Social Business Dead?
By Michael Fauscette on January 30, 2013
Has social for business run its course and now we should just move on, because there's "nothing to see here"? Have businesses given it a good go and, finding no value, are they abandoning their efforts?
Posted in Featured Posts, Trends & Concepts | Tagged collaboration, Consumerization, CX, Decision making, ESN, expectations, experience, Facebook, internet, mobile, socbiz, Social, social business, Social Media, work | 2 Responses
Breaking "Things" into Smaller Pieces
By Michael Fauscette on January 2, 2013
One of the byproducts of the Internet is a phenomenon that is impacting all sorts of things, the trend of breaking things into smaller and smaller pieces, dramatically changing the subsequent consumption models. The ability to connect everything using the Internet opened up new business / economic models, new ways of working, new ways to […]
Posted in Featured Posts, Trends & Concepts | Tagged apps, commerce, Consumption, internet, investing, process, SaaS, socbiz, Stock trader, work, zipcar | 1 Response
Emerging and Changing Employment Models
By Michael Fauscette on March 17, 2012
The recession and its aftermath created a business and social change wave that we're still struggling to understand. One area in particular, work or employment, both the way people are employed and the way companies and individuals get at least…
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Work: You're Doing It Wrong
By Maggie Fox on September 6, 2011
As is fitting on Labour Day, I'd like to draw together some threads I've seen over the last week, all relating to work. They may not seem initially to be connected, but don't worry – I'll get there!! The first came in the form of a post titled "Are Women Dissatisfied Enough?" on one of […]
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Work is Communication
By Sig Rinde on January 27, 2011
Work relies on, no, consists of two things: brains and hands communication Brains and hands: The appropriate and best-possible ability must be available, that's a good start. But what can brains and hands do unless they know what to do?…
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The Human Cloud
By Michael Fauscette on December 12, 2010
I spent the past week in the clouds attending Salesforce.com's Dreamforce conference. Salesforce likes to categorize its products into different "clouds", like sales cloud (sales force automation), service cloud (customer service system), data cloud (crowdsourced contact data), etc. In fact…
Posted in Trends & Concepts | Tagged Amazon Mechanical Turk, Cloud Computing, collaboration, e2.0, Elance, human cloud, oDesk, SaaS, salesforce.com, Service Cloud, Web 2.0, work
Get Ready for Chaos at Work, Warns Gartner
By Phil Wainewright on August 23, 2010
The world of work is going to become increasingly chaotic during the coming decade and organizations are going to have to plan for "radically different technology governance models," warns industry analyst Gartner this month. The firm recently published a list of ten changes the world of work will witness during the next ten years, and […]
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Shinhwa's Eric Takes on a Charming Romanticist Role in "Discovery of Love"
Shinhwa's Eric takes on a charming romanticist role for his new KBS2TV drama titled, "Discovery of Love".
Eric will take on the role of "Kang Tae Ha" who is very self-confident in dating and manages to procure and secure whomever he sets his eyes on. His role is that of a romanticist who makes crucial decisions regarding dating.
Kang Tae Ha will show how to love in a way that is full of excitement and sparks; however, there was an incident with the character five years ago. Kang Tae Ha had the dating technique of being arrogant and he was rarely dumped, but five years ago, he got hurt and ended up separating with the person he once dated. ...
Eric Nam releases English Cover of Taeyang's "Eyes, Nose, Lips"
Eric Nam has released his cover of Big Bang member Taeyang's hit song "Eyes, Nose, Lips."
Previously, Eric Nam had shared on his Facebook and Twitter account that he was going to release an English cover of Taeyang's song, "Eyes, Nose, Lips."
The statement he released said the cover would come out on Tuesday, July 1st, but was pushed back one day in which he released another statement on his social media account. He shared, "Today [July 1st], Eric Nam's expected cover song will be pushed back. Thank you for waiting and I am very sorry. Just wait a little longer."...
Shinhwa's Eric admits he had lot of girlfriends
Shinhwa's Eric openly answered the questions he was asked in regards to his dating history.
On the March 21st episode of MBC's 'Radio Star', the MCs commented on Eric's previous scandals and asked, "You once revealed that you had a girlfriend on the radio?"
Eric then casually replied, "Well, I had a lot of girlfriends," which caused everyone to laugh. Fellow Shinhwa member Hyesung added, "During that time, it was very shocking for an idol to reveal that they were dating." ...
Eric Nam to release his own cover for Taeyang's "Eyes, Nose, Lips" + reveals new limited edition phone case
Eric Nam is set to release his own English cover for Taeyang's "Eyes, Nose, Lips"!
Earlier today, Eric Nam updated his fans through his social networking accounts in Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, saying "화요일에 눈코입 영어 커버 공개합니다~ Eyes Nose Lips English Cover Uploading on Tuesday!" The acoustic version of the track was already performed by Eric Nam on Lee Sora's "COOL FM" radio show through the segment "Secret Singer." ...
Actor Sung Joon in Negotiations to Appear in "Finding True Love" Alongside Eric and Jung Yoo Mi
Actor Sung Joon is in final negotiations to appear in KBS' upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama "Finding True Love."
A representative of O& Entertainment, Sung Joon's agency, stated on June 10 that "Sung Joon recently received an offer to appear in 'Finding True Love' and is in final negotiations right now. The role is a character named Nam Ha Jin who is Eric's rival in trying to win Jung Yoo Mi's love. He should be able to decide this week if he will appear in the drama." ...
BESTie and Eric Nam are the next Korean celebrities to take on the "Ice Bucket Challenge"
The "Ice Bucket Challenge" is really becoming a huge trend worldwide as people spread awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosi (ALS or Lou Gehrig"s Disease) by doing the "Ice Bucket Challenge"! Again, people will be challenged by friends, family, or others to either dump buckets of ice cold water onto their heads or donate to charity (although some do both). In turn, this will help bring awareness to the problem and rake in more donations from those who learn about it through this publicity. ...
Eric Nam concludes promotions for "Ooh Ooh" + leaves fans a thank you video
Eric Nam officially concludes promotions for "Ooh Ooh" and thanks fans with a video message!
After performing on various music shows and stages for "Ooh Ooh," Eric Nam has finally concluded his promotions for the fun track. To thank fans for continued support during this time, he recently shared a video message announcing the conclusion of promotions as well as expressing his gratitude.
He tells viewers how much the love from not only local fans but also international fans means to him and hopes to return to the music scene soon. ...
Shinhwa's Eric establishes a new management label + to star in new drama 'Discovery of Romance'
"s Eric has established a new label!
He founded E&J Entertainment with Lee Jong Hyun, his manager who"s worked with him for the last 10 years. Lee Jong Hyun worked with Eric since his Good EMG days. Last year, they left Top Class Entertainment together and founded the new E&J Entertainment this year.
SEE ALSO: [Drama Review] "Triangle" – Episode 6
Eric"s first project in his new label will be participating in KBS"s new Monday-Tuesday drama "Discovery of Romance". The drama is a romantic comedy about a woman who meets her ex and finds true love....
Shinhwa's Eric Establishes New Agency E&J Entertainment
Shinhwa's Eric established a new agency with a manager he has known for ten years, and his agency will focus on his individual activities.
Earlier in the year, Eric and Lee Jong Hyun, his manager of ten years whom he has worked well with, established E&J Entertainment and prepared for Eric's solo activities. His first activity will be appearing in the new KBS Monday-Tuesday drama "Finding True Love."
Lee Jong Hyun has been the manager since Eric was in Good EMG, and he has maintained a special relationship with Eric ever since. The two of them separated from their agency Top Class Entertainment and decided to manage E&J Entertainment together. That is why the company is named E&J, standing for Eric and Jong Hyun. ...
Shinhwa"s Eric and Jung Yoo Mi reveal how their attitude towards kiss scenes changed since "Que Sera Sera"
Since their upcoming KBS 2TV Mon-Tues drama "Finding True Love" is all about love, the cast were asked about their past relationships and more on "Entertainment Relay"!
Seeing how handsome Shinhwa"s Eric is, the reporter commented, "You look like you never got rejected [when asking a girl out]." Eric revealed, "In real life, I never got rejected. But there were a lot of times where I was asked to break up." He also shared that he learned why women call off a relationship sometimes from the drama, sharing, "I know now. I didn"t know before, but now I do. It came out in the script a lot."...


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Tonight the Buffalo Bills will be back on the clock and it will be more than just twice. Via a trade with the Rams yesterday to move back to 16th, the Buffalo Bills were able to secure an additional 2nd round pick at the 46th spot. They did get a 3rd round from the Rams as well at the 78th, but they did send their 3rd round pick at 71st to the Rams via the trade.
The rest of the draft looks like this for the Bills: 41st pick, 46th pick, 78th pick, 105th pick, 143rd pick, 177th pick, and the 222nd pick via the Rams. The Bills went from 6 picks to 8 picks in the draft which in my mind is a good deal especially when they were able to get E.J. Manuel at the 16th to help secure the QB spot.
Who will the Buffalo Bills take with the 41st pick? I don't think the Bills are going to be trading anymore. These picks are going to be depth picks and to help secure the holes that are wide open right now at WR, LB, and G. At 41 could Buffalo look to take Mant'i Teo with their first 2nd round pick and look to a WR 5 picks later. I think if Teo is still available at 41 then Buffalo should jump on him and grab a WR or G at the 46th pick, which ever is best available. This I think will set up the Bills for a good draft going into training camp and preseason.
The NFL Draft will resume tonight at 6:30 pm est and again will be covered on NFL Network. The @nd and #rd rounds will be on tonight.
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JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad on Tuesday launched a new effort to connect veterans with jobs in Iowa, saying it could attract tens of thousands of people to the state.
Flanked by military veterans and business leaders at the Iowa Gold Star Museum in Johnston, Branstad unveiled a program called Home Base Iowa. He said the plan is to raise $6 million in private funds to use for national marketing efforts to reach veterans.
"We've got a tremendous group of employers and veterans organizations and state agencies," the governor said. "We think this Home Base Iowa has tremendous potential. ... This is just the beginning."
Former Congressman Leonard Boswell and Casey's General Stores CEO Bob Myers will co-chair the initiative, which aims to help veterans with jobs, education and housing opportunities
"We in Iowa care about our men and women in uniform, not just while they serve," Boswell said. "If they've got a job, so many problems just go away."
Branstad did not say if any state dollars will be used, but said the state will continue to consider how to support the effort. Branstad said state officials will be reviewing whether they should pursue any legislation geared at veterans. He made those comments after Myers criticized the state for taxing military retirement pay.
"We're going to be analyzing what the state can do," Branstad said. "I want to provide leadership at the state level, working with the legislature to make changes."
Iowa Workforce Development Director Teresa Wahlert said the agency was setting up a toll-free line for veterans to call for more information about the services and programs available. Interested current or retired service members can email email@example.com or call 1-855-9HB-IOWA.
Efforts also are underway in other states to help veterans find employment through job placement and education programs.
States that offer tax credits to businesses that hire veterans include Delaware, Illinois and New Mexico. In Maryland earlier this year, Gov. Martin O'Malley signed legislation that speeds up the professional licensing process for veterans and military spouses who hold professional licenses in other states. The bill also requires Maryland's public colleges and universities to develop policies to award academic credit for relevant military training and education
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Sales, Marketing & Social Media Today
I write about the two topics that I am most passionate about; Sales, Marketing and Social Media. These topics are covered from my experiences in outside sales and marketing. My objective is to use my expertise to help business and the individual produce better results in these areas. Feel free to send me your questions. The blog is published on Wordpress and tumblr along with the LinkedIn publishing platform.
Did Mobile Kill the TV Star?
Everyone remembers the popular song Video Killed the Radio star, which was a song about how the technology of television made radio and the radio star obsolete. As mobile devices and social media have become more prevalent worldwide; access to video content via video search engines/sharing services such as YouTube, Hulu and Netflix have disrupted how content is accessed. Prior to this shift, television/cable networks have controlled how video content was shared and distributed. Today the alternative content sharing methods I described above, have changed the format of television. As more and more advertising dollars are being shifted to mobile from television, the way television is run has to change.
Back to my original question, will Television suffer the same fate as Radio? Well not exactly.Television has embraced new technology. Content has been made available on mobile devices, Tablets Laptops and PC's.Television networks have developed a strong presence on social networks. Every Television network and their shows; have their own branded social media channels. Video content is made available instantly via on demand programming for premium cable subscribers.
Dual Technology is used by television networks by allowing viewers to live tweet with characters of their favorite shows and television personalities via computers/mobile devices. Television networks use of Twitter is an example of dual technology. Live tweeting has proven to be a successful engagement strategy for television networks; engaging with millennial and baby-boomers alike. An example is tonight's live Blue Bloods Actors chat via CBS's branded BlueBlood's Twitter handle.
Another marketing strategy, employed by television networks is to make the actors in their shows use products from advertisers. This is a shift from traditional advertisements; as most people are turned off by many traditional ads. Many Auto, Telecom, Clothing, Luxury Brands and even educational institutions use this form of advertising. It does not seem like an ad if it is part of the show. This is what television networks and advertisers are banking on.
Did Mobile kill the TV star? Not exactly but it killed a culture of television and cable monopolies. Although television and cable have changed to adopt to the shift to mobile, they still face threats from Apple, Intel, Google and Sony who attempting to offer television content via internet TV delivery platforms.
All of these changes that I mentioned above, will shift the power from the Television and cable networks into the hands of advertisers by driving down rates. The general public will also be able to access programming much cheaper but this is a discussion for down the road.
Did Mobile kill the TV star? You decide.
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The Power of The Screen Shot & The Hash Tag: How Marketers Can Connect with Customers & Amplify their Reach
Screen-shots and hash-tags are an invaluable tool for marketers to reach and sell products to their audience. The old adage is that a picture is worth a 1000 words. As the fields of Marketing and Advertising shift to digital and mobile formats, the power of the image to tell stories and get your message across are the new tools of the 21st Century.
Hash-tags are also valuable tools because they allow marketers and everyday people to share their content with people who are out of their network. Hash-tags allow users on social networks to index their content. For example, if I share a blog post or an image with the tag #marketing, I can reach everyone who searches for that tag on a social network. My reach expands exponentially as a result. This is very powerful. Hash-tags started on Twitter then spread to other networks much like the like button on Facebook. Think of a hash-tag as a social network search engine like Google.
The screen shot is a great way for marketers to reach their audience and beyond. As the number of computers and mobile devices multiply worldwide, more people will capture everyday images of their lives and share them via Social Networks such as Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn etc…
Screen shots can be taken with both computers and mobile devices. This allows individuals, and small brands alike to market and reach potential customers via storytelling through screen shots. Fortune 500 brands have tapped into this marketing goldmine by soliciting everyday people to take pictures of themselves using the products that they love. Think of this as a picture version of a LinkedIn recommendation. It's social proof.
Screen shots can also be used to share accomplishments and to advocate your love for your favorite brands. I have used screen shots in all of the ways that I have mentioned above. Recently, I was featured on Twitter's Ads Blog for my endorsement of Verizon wireless.
When screen-shots are used with hash-tags, this is a marketing goldmine because marketers can share their story with billions of people worldwide and go beyond their regular followers. As a result, brands have potential to sell more and connect with people worldwide.
How have you used screen shots and hash-tags to sell and market your products?
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Selling to Sociopaths: What to do when you can't Walk Away
Have you ever had a prospect and/or customer from hell? I am talking about a customer that seemed charming when everything in the transaction was going well and did a 180 degree turn when they didn't get when they want. I have had several experiences like this during my time in outside sales. What about those prospects that smile to your face and then actively try to undermine you behind your back? I have dealt with these kind of prospects and customers as well. Behavior like this is clearly the work of a sociopath. For our purposes here, a sociopath has two definitions: 1 A person who has no conscience and is incapable of feeling emotions of any kind. 2 A person who gets pleasure from making other people miserable.
In a previous article, I discussed how to deal with difficult customers. The customers/prospects I described above, are extremely difficult to deal with. People who are sociopaths are in places of power and authority. In sales, I have had to deal with sociopaths from time to time. From the customer who demands what they are not entitled to and abusive customers who got pleasure from seeing me sweat.
Now you are asking how to deal with these people? Well the first thing that I would suggest is to avoid them like the plague if possible. What do you do if you need their business? Too often people like this hold the purse strings to that big commission, a promotion and make the difference between a big income and a very small one. Think of Don Drapers new boss Lou the Creative Director from Mad Men. He is a true sociopath.
How do you deal with such people? To deal with such people, you need to make a judgment call it see if it is worth it for you. If you decide that it is, you need to turn off your emotions and protect your health, put your head down and do what they want. You can justify this as a temporary situation or as a means to an end. Visualize yourself getting what you want as a result of servicing this sociopath. If you could do this, you could effectively deal with these sociopaths. Give them what they want so you could get what you want. This is not easy to do.
How have you dealt with Sociopaths in your business career?
Posted 6 weeks ago
Poor Customer Service Costs Businesses Sales
Poor customers service costs businesses sales. I observed this first hand yesterday.
I was in the supermarket yesterday and I observed a man who was wanted to buy mussels (seafood). These mussels were packaged in bushels. As you can imagine, there were long lines in the supermarket. There were scales to weigh food items both at the Deli counter/Meat Department and at the checkout lines. After a long wait on the checkout line, the cashier was ringing up the items. When it came time to charge the customer for the mussels the cashier said, " the mussels have to be weighted and priced by the Meat Department". Mind you there was a scale right at the cash register!
As a result, the customer stormed out of the store in frustration leaving a large order behind. Clearly, the store should have done one of two things:
1 Have the deli counter personnel package and weigh all of the so the cashier could check customers out.
2 Train the cashier to weigh and price the mussels.
Also, the cashier should have had the store manager help this customer in this case.
Clearly the store should train it's people better and have policies in place to prevent this from happening again. The store lost a lot of business from this order. It may seem small, but what if this would happen on a regular basis?
Lapses in customer service add up to damage to brand reputations, lost customers and lost profits.
How is poor customer service impacting your business?
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Have you ever reached a fitness plateau your location dissatisfied with the workout and fitness routine? In case the desire to remain fit has waned, you want a few suggestions to have yourself mentally boosted and back to normal. If you can't get motivated and inspired, this can result in quitting on your exercise program, so make sure you read the following tips and discover your path directly into a training groove.
Use the beginning of the fall TV season being a chance to get in shape. We have a tendency to spend considerable time in front of the TV, especially throughout the premiere season. Come up with a resolution to keep yourself active while watching TV. Lift weights, walk into position, or work with an exercise bike while your show is on, during the commercial break drop and do 20 pushups or sit ups.
To keep fit it's vital that you break bad food habits. While balanced and healthy diet contributes greatly to overall fitness, it may be one of the most difficult goals to obtain. Many people enter a workout program accustomed to eating processed foods. It is a habit that may be broken. The quicker the fitness enthusiast acclimates to a healthy diet the faster cravings for unhealthy foods will disappear.
Pack a couple of comfortable shoes as well as a change of garments within your car or briefcase. You'll always have the capability to switch from the dress clothes for clothes ideal for walking or simply even running. That method for you to spend some time to walk in the stairs as an alternative to getting the elevator, walk to lunch as opposed to driving, and maybe even go on a quick run.
When exercising, use this order: dumbbells first, then barbells, then machines. The reason being your small stabilizing muscles tire more rapidly than your large muscles. Dumbbells and barbells require more use of these smaller stabilizing muscles, you may use them first and begin machines, which rely more about your larger muscles instead.
Dress directly to stay fit. Clothing has a direct impact on our exercise psyche. Not simply should you choose appropriate clothes for training. You need to insure the clothes you will be wearing inside your everyday tasks aren't a deterrent for your grabbing a short while of exercise from time to time. When they aren't ideal for even moderate exercise like walking rounds in the mall then perhaps you must reconsider your choice.
A good, and easy exercise to try out when stepping into better physical shape is walking. Walking at a fast pace for fifteen to twenty minutes every day can rapidly impact your workout goals. In the event you stroll for thirty minutes, you will have a similar impact to the body, it will you need to be more gradual.
Factors to consider to place your tongue near to the roof of your respective mouth when performing any kind of abdominal workout such as crunches. This can help to protect your neck and may try to align your spine and back so that you will usually do not put force on these areas.
To boost the look of shoulders, you need to use weights. Dumbbells are perfect for shoulder exercises like push presses and lateral raises. Presses with barbells can also yield very good results. Using weights will develop the muscles with your shoulders and provide them a far more toned appearance. For the very best results, be sure you lift weights twice per week.
It is possible to reduce your workout time down by doing all of your exercises in less time. About 10% a shorter period to be more specific. Doing this will cause your own muscles to have to work much harder and it will also help enhance your endurance. Start carrying this out by cutting down your exercise routine sessions by about 3 minutes.
Exercising having a weight belt on will not be as helpful as commonly thought. While you may think that you will be upping your strength by wearing a weight belt, you happen to be actually doing simply the opposite. It's been discovered that consistently wearing weight belts while exercising actually weakens your lower-back and ab muscles.
Fitness experts stress the importance of using weight benches with plenty padding. A hard weight bench is not merely uncomfortable insufficient padding could cause improper spinal alignment and damage the vertebrae. Pressing the thumb in to a weight bench will gauge its padding. In the event the hard structure of your bench might be felt through the padding, the bench is just too hard.
An incredible workout tip is usually to perform dips. Dips could work out both your triceps as well as your chest. To hit the triceps you must do dips with elbows in as well as your body straight. Hitting the chest you ought to lean forward and flare your elbows out. You may feel an incredible pump at the conclusion.
While people have experienced an occasion where keeping fit is put in the back burner. Following the easy tips with this article, you ought to be back on the path to working out and feeling great again. Before you know it, you may be back in charge of your fitness plan and looking towards the next workout.


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President Obamas Call to Muslims in Cairo, Egypt
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We have young men who have died for the freedom of Muslims. This nation has always reached out to friends. We are hostile to the hostile. Count the current and recent "wars". You will find Muslims. Muslims kill Muslims. A Muslim in the USA just shot a soldier out front of a recruiting office. This Muslim had more targets in mind. Obama makes great speeches and Europe has not responded, neither will Muslims with an agenda. But for 24 hours we can all hold hands and 'feel" good. That is what these speeches do


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By Jeff Reich, Chief Risk Officer, Layered Tech
In the first installment of this series, we looked at the magnitude in which companies are experiencing security data breaches and how PCI compliance can help businesses overcome these issues. In this installment, we'll examine how community clouds are emerging as an alternative environment for companies looking to achieve PCI compliance and robust security while also reaping benefits including reduced overhead.
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When you get tired of shot-gunning Bud Lights or sneaking sips from your flask this Fiesta, try this festive mix. Sparkling wine makes it fancy, but the three additional spirits mean it packs a punch, too. To make ginger syrup, dice a chunk of the fresh stuff and mix it to taste with 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar; simmer the concoction on medium-low heat until sugar dissolves, then gently simmer an additional 30 minutes, strain and cool. Interpret apricot liqueur as you like, Don Marsh will never know if you sub in a fruity schnapps. After a couple, you'll be giggling all the way to NIOSA.
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When he died, they said there would never be another Phar Lap. Yet in just a few months there came a horse so good, a colt so suddenly brilliant, that everyone was asking: was this the next Phar Lap? Born in 1929, Peter Pan debuted on Australian racetracks just six weeks after Phar Lap's death in 1932. Within six months, he had won five of his first seven starts, including the world's greatest two-mile handicap—the Melbourne Cup. The Sydney Sportsman called him a "Super Horse." The Sporting Globe wrote: "Another Phar Lap takes the stage." He could win from seven furlongs to two miles, across any track, against the best racehorses Australia had ever seen. And in 1934, when Peter Pan won his second Melbourne Cup, only the second horse in history to do so, his glory should have been sealed. But somehow, over the years, Australia forgot him. This is the story of the horse that came next, the brilliant, consistent Peter Pan whose hapless timing in 1932 meant he would never be remembered. Casting off the shadow of Phar Lap, it is the tale of the wealthy gentleman owner, the Hall of Fame trainer, and the famous jockeys who guided Peter Pan to 23 rapturous victories between 1932 and 1936. It is a tale of fortune during the Great Depression, of the coming of a champion when people least expected one, and an attempt to jog Australia's memory and restore the standing of our other great racing hero.


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At a Cabinet meeting Tuesday, President Park expressed regret over the National Intelligence Service's lax oversight, that allowed NIS officials to use forged evidence in a recent North Korean spy scandal.
"I am sorry for causing much anxiety and worry to people for the National Intelligence Service's wrong practices and loopholes in its management system."
Calling on the spy agency to revamp itself completely, President Park then said if the NIS loses the public's trust once again, she'll make sure those responsible pay the price.
Taking responsibility for directing the forgery, one of the three vice-chiefs of the intelligence agency, Suh Cheon-ho, resigned from his post,.. and President Park accepted the resignation.
NIS chief Nam Jae-joon also apologized earlier Tuesday morning, promising all-out reforms to root out corrupt practices within the agency.
"The agency will overhaul its investigation practices, and will push ahead reforms with excruciating effort, to root out all wrong practices of the past, so that this type of incident never happens again."
The apology followed the prosecution's announcement on Monday, that two documents submitted in the recent North Korean espionage case, were fabricated by the intelligence agency.
Two additional intelligence agents were charged with forging border-crossing documents that were used against a former Seoul city employee who was accused of spying for North Korea.
The 34-year-old former city employee, defected from the North in 2004, and was charged with espionage, early last year.
He was acquitted of the spy charge against him last August, but prosecutors appealed the case.
The forged documents were submitted during the trial.
Prosecutors are demanding seven years in prison for the former city employee, however, a final verdict on the case is expected to be released by the end of next week.
Park Ji-won, Arirang News.
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What a mess.