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In the classroom and at work, people speak and write as if a hostile lawyer were about to cross-examine them.
Would you excuse me," said Mr. Nimble; "I shall not cross-examine this witness.
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If you ladies do not object, I should like to cross-examine this—ah—gentleman.
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From 10.30 to 11 they drink beer and cross-examine me about the Anglo-German crisis.
Age is an ugly subject; she'd better not cross-examine her witnesses there.
What's the world come to, I wonder, when you sit yourself down there, and cross-examine your mistress in that way!
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Ron Howard is going back in time with the Beatles. The Oscar-winning director is making plans to produce and direct a feature-length documentary about the Fab Four.
Howard says the still-untitled movie will cover the Beatles' performance years between 1960 and 1966 with concert footage and up to a dozen songs. Surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are reportedly on board with the project, as are Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison, the widows of late Beatles' members John Lennon and George Harrison.
Howard says he's "excited and honored" to be making the film about the legendary British foursome, adding, "Their impact on popular culture and the human experience cannot be exaggerated."
Last February marked the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." The 1964 appearance became a watershed moment in the history of rock and roll.
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Brevard, N.C. - The Brevard College Tornado Club will be holding their semi-annual meeting on Thursday, November 18th in the reserve dining room of Myers Dining Hall on the campus of Brevard College at 6:30 p.m.
The event is a meeting and social gathering where all members will get an opportunity to learn about the Tornado Club and their "game plan" for the season. Members will also get to find out about the new and exciting happenings going on in BC Athletics, with guest speakers of the event including several of the BC new coaching staff members, as well as Two-time National Championship Cycling Coach, Thad Walker.
Ken Kolb, President of the BC Tornado Club, encourages all members to attend the event and also to come early and support Brevard College by eating in Myers Dining Hall. Members can pay to enjoy great food by Aramark Dining Services and also take advantage of the opportunity to meet and visit with the current BC students.
The Brevard College Tornado Club also sends out "BC Tornado Watch for Athletics" e-mails and other e-mails promoting and informing all members of upcoming BC Athletic events. Those who are not on the list, but would like to be, please contact Myranda Nash at (828) 884-8276, or by e-mailing her at email@example.com.
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This is the full-motion elliptical trainer that easily stores in a closet. Ideal for convenient home or office use, its 29 1/4" L x 18 1/2" W footprint takes up minimal space. The non-slip pedals provide stable footing during forward and backward elliptical movement; tension adjusts using a dial between the pedals. The LCD shows you the total number of strides, distance in miles, exercise time, and calories burned, scrolling through each statistic one at a time. Its foam-covered handle locks into place, providing a secure handhold during a workout. Steel frame supports up to 250 lbs. LCD is powered by the included LR44 battery. Assembly required. 29 1/4" L x 18 1/2" W x 48 3/4" H. (30 lbs.)
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(20 of 21 customers found this review helpful)
I love the product.
By Sandy
from New jersey
I am 70 yrs old and love the machine i have problems with my knees and this is just wonderful
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)
Perfect sized product for a small space
By Daguvna
from Brentwood, Ca
Fits my limited space easily
(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)
Excellent leg strengthener
By Strongheart
from Silver Spring, MD
I am almost 80 and I am short of breath after stairs and my legs are weak. This is helping me build duration and stamina and raise my heart rate. I use it while watching TV which helps to keep me going without boredom. I do need assistance to move it.
(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)
about what you should expect
By Tony
from Los Angeles
It was relatively easy to assemble. It is not totally stationery and rocks a bit to the right and left since the base is not wide enough. The arc of the pedals is small so you have to make many revolutions to make a difference. If you just don't have room for something more substantial it is better than not excercising.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)
This is a great-valued, compact machine
By Alexis
from Houston Texas
The company is great to work with. The product was exactly as advertized. Lightweight, well constructed. However, it didn't work for my husband as his legs were just too long to use the machine properly. We had to return the machine ONLY for that reason.
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By RC
from El Paso
Overall, this is a well-constructed piece of equipment, but the base is small and doesn't lay flat, so it's kind of wobbly in actual use. If you don't mind the wobbliness, then the compact form and otherwise smooth action makes this an elliptical trainer worth considering.
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: Thank you for your comment. If you find the trainer rocks while in use, try repositioning it on a level floor or place a square of carpeting underneath it.
(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
Not completely satisfied
By Rick
from Bordentown nj
It is not really portable, does not come apart easily and does not store under the bed as advertised.
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: Thank you for your feedback. The size of this unit is smaller than most elliptical machines making it compact for storage in smaller places, such as closets.
Compact but effective
By Cathy
from Lexington Park, MD
Wanted equiptment to help build endurance and strengthen muscles in legs. Wanted something small it could left in living room where it would be seen and used. This works perfectly.
(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
Decent product for the price
By Old Mary
from Wisconsin
I assembled this myself in about an hour. Some of bolts and screws did not tighten well so I replaced them with better ones. It has a limited stride so while good for me (I'm short), it would not be good for someone tall. This will work well for what I need.
(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
Delivered as Promised
By Maraschino
from Orange County, CA
This works just as promised and is compact and well-constructed. I was doubtful I could put it together myself, but did so easily within an hour and was able to use it immediately. As others have noted, it would be nice if the range of motion was greater.
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Watch Jason Wu, Gwyneth Paltrow + More on 'Out of Character With Krista Smith!'
What do Jason Wu, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Seth MacFarlane have in common? They'll all be on Krista Smith's show tonight!
-Diana Denza
Tonight's hour-long special of Out of Character With Krista Smith will be star-studded and oh-so-stylish. It will feature beloved designer Jason Wu (he's the talent behind First Lady Michelle Obama's inaugural dress!), actress Gwyneth Paltrow, and Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane.
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So, if you've ever wondered what it would be like to chat with Wu or crack a joke with MacFarlane, you can live vicariously through Smith, the west coast editor of Vanity Fair. A pro at getting a great scoop, viewers can watch as Paltrow whips out old family recipes and MacFarlane reveals that he's a huge science nerd. But best of all, we'll get a tour of Wu's very own design studio in Manhattan's famed Fashion District.
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Global Warming Is 'Paused': Scientists
(NEWSER) – Global warming has slowed down in the past decade or so: "Some people call it a slow-down, some call it a hiatus, some people call it a pause. The global average surface temperature has not increased substantially over the last 10 to 15 years," notes a scientist. That's true even though the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere keeps speeding up. We have the deep ocean to thank, experts say: It's acting as a massive heat sink.


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Ready-mix producers are on notice: Starting in 2011, stopping distances for ready-mix trucks must be greatly reduced.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued its long-awaited revisions to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 121 in the July 27 issue of the Federal Register. The final rule calls for a 30% reduction in stopping distances.
While written around heavy-duty tractors, the stopping distances apply to all air-braked vehicles and hydraulic-braked vehicles greater than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating. Manufacturers of chassis for ready-mix trucks, dump trucks, and pumps will use the same braking systems as tractor-trailers.
Current regulations call for a tractor pulling an unbraked test trailer to stop from 60 mph in 355 feet. Virtually all of today's tractors exceed the requirement by 15% or more, stopping within 302 feet. The new stopping distance will be 250 feet.
Today's brakes, 15x4-inch drums on steer axles, 16-1/2x7-inch drums on drive axles, cannot achieve the new target. The best stopping distances today are between 255 and 292 feet, varying with truck configuration.
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Tests conducted by brake system suppliers and fleets and reported at TMC meetings, indicate that at least front brakes will need to be larger to achieve the 30% reduction. Air disc brakes (ADBs) on the steer axle coupled with standard drive axle drum brakes can approach the 250-foot target.
Front drum brakes 16-1/2x5-1/2-inch coupled with normal 16-1/2x7-inch-wide drums on drive axles can meet the requirement, but not after a moderate number of stops. Even more effective in consistently stopping test trucks from 60 mph are wider 16-1/2x8-5/8-inch drums on drive wheels with the larger 16-1/2x5-1/2-inch-wide front brakes.
Today's brake configurations stop typical test trucks in 330 feet. Just replacing steer-axle brakes with ADBs lowers that to 301 feet. ADBs all around will stop those trucks in just 234 feet. Cars typically stop from 60 mph in less than 130 feet.
Brakes work by converting kinetic energy to heat. Linings or pads made of high-friction materials rub brake drums or discs. The drum or disc conducts the heat away from the lining or pad, to be dissipated to the air flowing over the brake.
If heat builds up more rapidly than it can be drawn away, the friction material in the shoe or pad cooks, releasing gasses that lubricate the contact area. That reduces friction and creates what we feel as brake fade, or "the brakes going away."


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NIAGARA FALLS, ON, Canada -- Apriva plans to exhibit its unattended cashless payment solutions at the Canadian Automatic Merchandising Association's Expo 2012 ("The Unconvendtional Show") in Niagara Falls from Sept. 27 through 29. The event will be held at the Scotiabank Convention Centre, and Apriva will exhibit in Booth No. 300.
"There are a number of dynamics occurring in Canada that make cashless vending very appealing to vending operators," said Paul DeRosse, Apriva's vice-president of business development for Canada. "On a macro level, more and more consumers are using credit and debit cards to make small-ticket purchases. On top of this, the combination of fixed interchange rates and EMV technology, which eliminates the requirement for expensive PIN-entry hardware, is resulting in a very profound ROI that is capturing the attention of vending operators across Canada.
"Through our Apriva Vend solution, we are well-positioned to help Canadian operators leverage the numerous business benefits available through cashless technology," DeRosse continued.
Apriva Vend is an end-to-end solution designed to give vending operators the ability to cost-effectively integrate cashless vending into their operations. Through this solution, operators have the ability to substantially improve customer satisfaction, increase operational efficiency and expand sales and profit margins, the company explained.
Apriva Vend's comprehensive service incorporates system hardware and software, wireless connectivity, transaction and alarm reporting capabilities, and integration with leading payment processors and financial institutions.
CAMA was organized in 1953 to advance and promote the vending industry in Canada. Today, it strives to elevate professionalism and leadership in the provision of vending and office coffee services. CAMA is the only association that represents the interests of Canadian operators, machine manufacturers, and product and service suppliers.
Founded in 1999, Apriva is a provider of end-to-end wireless transactions and secure information messaging solutions to meet the exacting security and reliability requirements of financial services providers, government entities, and public service sectors. Founded in 1999, the company presently has two operating groups, Apriva Point of Sale (POS) and Apriva Information Security Systems (ISS).


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Researcher is one of nation's top young scientists
Dr. Caryn E. Outten, an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry in the University of South Carolina's College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
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Outten is one of 85 researchers around the country to receive the highest honor the U.S. government awards to science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers. The awards were announced this week by President Barack Obama.
"I am thrilled and honored to receive this award," Outten said. "My research group was grateful to receive funding from the NIH in these tough economic times, and now this award is the icing on the cake. I owe much of the success of my research program here at USC to my hard-working graduate students and supportive colleagues. Scientific research can be a challenging career, but moments like this make it all worth it."
Ten federal departments and agencies join together annually to nominate the most meritorious scientists and engineers whose early accomplishments show the greatest promise for assuring America's preeminence in science and engineering and contributing to the awarding agencies' missions.
Outten was nominated for the award by the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. Her research, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, uses green fluorescent protein-based sensors to report on the thiol-disulfide redox state in mitochondria. Outten's experiments will aid in the development of therapies for treating mitochondrial disease and dysfunction by providing a better understanding of the factors controlling thiol redox status in this organelle.
Mitochondrial thiol-disulfide balance is critical for the proper functioning of the cell, and an imbalance is linked to numerous human diseases including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, alcoholic liver disease and aging.
Outten earned her B.S. from the College of William and Mary and her Ph.D. from Northwestern University. She was a postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University from 2001-05 before joining USC's department of chemistry and biochemistry.
The awards, established by President Clinton in 1996, are coordinated by the Office of Science and Technology Policy within the Executive Office of the President. Awardees are selected for their pursuit of innovative research at the frontiers of science and technology and their commitment to community service as demonstrated through scientific leadership, public education or community outreach. Winning scientists and engineers have received research grants for up to five years to further their studies in support of critical government missions.
"Science and technology have long been at the core of America's economic strength and global leadership," President Obama said. "I am confident that these individuals, who have shown such tremendous promise so early in their careers, will go on to make breakthroughs and discoveries that will continue to move our nation forward in the years ahead."


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Illuminate your home with the renowned mid-century modern flair of George Kovacs designer lighting. This unmistakable look has been challenging the status quo for years with bold materials, dramatic shapes, and stunning textures. With the help of hot in-house designers like Karim Rashid and Rachel Simon, the George Kovacs line of fixtures promises to challenge conventional lighting design for years to come.
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Looking for a good website to find storyboards on medical drama or documentary. For powerpoint presentation. HELP
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It looks as if what you need to do is learn how to conduct thorough and effective searches for yourself. That's what research is, and I'm sure that's what your teacher expects you to do -- conduct research. You are searching for information that is so specific that you have to be prepared for the possibility that none of it may be online. Or some may be, and some may not. In addition to searching on the Internet, you also need to make best friends with the reference librarian(s) in your local or college library.
At this webpage, you can go immediately to the search sites (first three columns across the top) -- or even better you can scroll down until you see the section called HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET. Those are the links to start with. You'll not only learn how to come up with good search terms, but also how to evaluate the webpages you get as results. Some will be good and others will be garbage. You need to know how to tell the difference.
My favorite way to search is to go to Google's advanced search page http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en and put my search words or phrases into the first or second search box (either "all the words" or "exact phrase"). However, there many other strategies for searching you can use, and the HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET section will help you best.
You also need to make sure your spelling is correct. Search engines are really dumb in some ways and aren't intuitive about spelling errors! You are looking for information about borders, right?
Learning to use Google or other search engines can save you time and help you learn to find information efficiently. Here are some websites that can teach you how:
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Mines hosts open house honoring veterans
GOLDEN, Colo., Oct. 31, 2008 – Colorado School of Mines Military Science Department is holding an open house to honor veterans on Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ROTC House, 1400 Maple St., on the school's campus in Golden.
Veterans, active duty and civilians are invited to add names to the Wall of Honor, complete paperwork to honor someone through the U.S. Army-sponsored Freedom Team Salute Program, and participate in a moment of silence to honor all U.S. service personnel and enjoy cake and punch.
ROTC has had a presence on the Mines campus since 1919.
Founded in 1874, Colorado School of Mines was established to serve the needs of the local mining industry. Today, the School has an international reputation for excellence in both engineering education and the applied sciences with special expertise in the development and stewardship of the Earth's resources. For more information about Colorado School of Mines, visit www.mines.edu.
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I am in my late thirties and have begun to experience missed periods. How would that impact my ability to conceive naturally within the next two years or so?
15th August 2013 06:04 AM #2
Could you describe in a little more detail about the 'missed periods' please? Was your cycle regular before this? How often do you miss a period? Are any other factors involved such as illness or stress (these can also cause a woman to miss a period)?
These previous forum threads have got lots of useful information in them about conceiving in your late thirties/ forties: here and here.
If you are aged 35-39 you have just over a 50% chance of getting pregnant. However, a woman who has a more irregular cycle/ missed periods may find it harder to conceive. More irregular periods generally means ovulation is more irregular too.
However, saying all this most couples who try to conceive in their late 30s will become pregnant - although it can take a year or even longer to do so.
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Simply fill the Nasaline syringe with saline solution and experience drug-free relief from everyday nasal and sinus ailments. Nasaline's Nasal Irrigator Includes: Irrigator 10 saline packets Storage/travel case Why Use Nasaline?Nasaline is a unique, patented, drug-free nasal rinsing system designed by a team of Swedish ear, nose, and throat specialists. With the simple use of saline solution, Nasaline effectively washes away unwanted mucus, crusty secretions or allergens and provides relief from symptoms associated with allergies, colds, the flu and other sinus related infections. After a prolonged stay in dry, dusty, or smoky environments, Nasaline cleans and soothes the nasal passages, reducing nasal irritation and moistening the mucous membranes. Nasaline is also recommended for: Prevention of sinus related infections. Drug-free relief from pregnancy congestion. Follow-up treatment to sinus or nose surgery. 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The Nasaline syringe delivery system has many advantages: Allows the user to control the flow and pressure for optimum safety, comfort and effectivenessProtects against backflow if user slows down or stops during the rinsing process Easy to clean to prevent bacterial buildup The patented silicone tip is: Designed to produce a gentle and effective swirl when the saline solution enters the nose. Made of medical grade silicone without any harmful plastic manufacturing components Who can use Nasaline?Anyone 4 years old or older can use Nasaline, however, children from age 4 to age 12 should not use Nasaline without parental supervision. For children from age 4 to age 12, use Nasaline Junior - a smaller unit- also to be used with parental supervision. Can I use Nasaline if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?Nasaline can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. 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text: Figured I would give you guys first dibs on it. I'm listing my two month old 47" LG TV for $800 on Craigslist. It's still selling for $999.99 at Bestbuy, (where I bought it). I need to pay off a ticket and pay a payment of college tuition so only reason I'm selling it (unfortunately). It's located in Corpus Christi. http://corpuschristi.craigslist.org/ele/1780501617.html


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Downloading EBooks from Project Gutenberg
Amazon recently announced that they were selling more EBooks than physical ones. It makes sense too. With thousands upon thousands of books available for purchase, buying books digitally is easy. Few, however, realize the vast library of public domain books available at no cost online. Downloading free EBooks is one of the easiest ways to flesh out your library for free. And one of the primary locations of these collections is Project Gutenberg.
Open up your browser and go to Project Gutenberg. Project Gutenberg is one of the largest databases of free EBooks available, and is especially easy to use.
The site can be navigated a number of ways. If you're looking for a particular author, type their name or the name of the work into a search bar on the left. If you're just browsing, click on the top downloads link to see the site's most popular books.
The ensuing page will show the author, followed by a list of their works based on number of downloads. Select your book by double clicking the link.
On the next page, you'll be presented with a list of available downloads. You're looking for any format that says Kindle. Some books will offer you a download without any images. Choose whichever you want, though realize that EBooks with images will take up more space on your Kindle than those without.
Once the file is finished downloading, connect your Kindle to your computer with the included USB cable. Make sure the Kindle is powered on, and not in sleep mode. The light on the bottom of the device should be yellow, rather than green.
Drag or copy your downloaded EBook, and open up the Kindle using My computer. You will see four folders, titled Audible, Documents, Music, and System. Open up the Documents folder and paste your document into it. When finished, eject your Kindle.
Finished! Turn your Kindle on, and in your list of books should be your newly downloaded file.
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Our Customer Service Standards set out clearly our approach and committments to Customer Service. A copy of our standards are available at each of the Council's Customer Service Points.
Our Top 10 Customer Care Commitments
Opening hours and locations for Customer Service Points:
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In order to provide a more cost effective service, the Customer Service Bus has been merged with the mobile library.
The new service will allow residents to access library services as well as to collect recycling bags, report concerns or raise queries about any of the Council's services all from one service point.
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I have $39 000 burning a hole in my pocket. I was going to burn it all...but I think spending it on an overpriced Apple TV will amount to the same thing.
Apple TV? I CAN SEE IT NOW!
Third model will be 21.5 inches. Starts at the low price of $1599, and it'll sell out in 5 hours after release.
1st generation Apple TV will have glorious 480p resolution. 2nd generation, they'll stick an "[S]" on it and give it the brand new innovative 720p RETINA resolution. 3rd generation and beyond, they may consider adding 3G. All higher end models (only) may get the Blu-ray attachment.
Afterwards, after it gets as popular as the iPhone, Apple will start suing other TV manufacturers into oblivion for "stealing" their TV blueprints because Apple innovated the rectangular-TV design first. People won't mind as long as they get their Fox News and Facebook.
I am most interested in how this will be different than their current Apple TV product. At $100, I think it is priced right as a media streaming machine, and it does it well. Will they be getting rid of their current Apple TVs in favor of this thing? I am sure this will sell, nut much like the media display, I am sure it will be overpriced for what it is.
If the price of their monitors are anything to go by, these are going to be some disgustingly expensive Televisions. I have no doubt that it will be a beautiful product but if their 27" display is £900, a 32" television with an Apple TV inside is going to be £1100+ easy, as for their 55"? Scary!
It will be an UHDTV(Ultra High Definition) it will be white with rounded edges and be no more than 1inch thick. It will start selling at $5000+. UHDTV's were supposed to come out in the next 5-10 years but apple coukd make this happen by summer of next year. Apple always throws something unexpected that wasn't rumor predicted hopefully it is really good.
Very cool! I will have to get one of these myself!
@LivesforJihad You should probably not use cell phones or computers, because all of this technology was invented by "the great satan" westerners.


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this month is really sucking away my patience for some surf.
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this month is really sucking away my patience for some surf.
Shoot, man up. If you want a PROPER flat spell come to the gulf. We can out flat spell anyone!
I have not surfed since october 20th... compliments of that ***** sandy....
These mild winters are terrible. I remember a couple years ago the winter was so consistent in New England. So far this winter is shaping up much like last winter. Mild temps and calm oceans.
A lot of us got spoiled in the Fall... but its pretty normal to have flat spells in the winter regardless of of it being a relatively active or inactive season.
ENSO-neutral conditions expected to persist through winter and into spring. That means no El Nino or La Nina predicted in the Northern Hemisphere, and "normal" patterns of both smaller windswells and major storms in general.
the wright brothers invented these things called 'airplanes'. there are waves somewhere.
possibly a 2-3ft day in the afternoon of monday, lets all hope :)
havn't surfed a single day of 2013 :(
Got out on some decent knee-thigh+ for a good 2 1/2 hours today!!


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It appears that the New York-based firm hired to manage the search process for the next Federation CEO is looking for someone with the vision and skills to bring Philadelphia's central Jewish fundraising body to the next level.
The search for the next CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is gaining momentum, and the official job description suggests the community is looking for someone with the vision and skills to bring Philadelphia's central Jewish fundraising body to the next level.
DRG Executive Search, the New York-based firm hired to manage the search process, has widely distributed a job description that reads in part:
"Federation's leadership and other members of influence in the community view the appointment of a new CEO as a unique opportunity for renewed vision and fundraising momentum — both for Federation and for the Philadelphia Jewish community as a whole."
The candidate will "have both the vision to guide the Jewish community into the future, as well as experience in community building and leading organizations through change. "
"It is expected that the incoming CEO will be a leader and resource to volunteer leadership and professional staff in addressing Federation's opportunities and challenges."
The next CEO will replace Ira Schwartz, who left the position in May after seven years leading the organization.
Alex Stroker, who had been the Federation's chief operating officer, is serving as interim CEO.
In 2012, Federation raised $24.8 million in its annual campaign, plus more than $33 million in bequests and contributions to its endowment. Its operating budget for FY 2014 is projected to be $8.3 million.
Before developing a job description in conjunction with the local search committee, DRG interviewed and surveyed a variety of community stakeholders, including Federation senior staff and lay leaders, agency executives, rabbis and other communal leaders.
According to the DRG posting, those giving input "stressed a desire for much greater transparency, accountability, communication and collaboration throughout the community."
David Edell, president and co-founder of DRG, called the discovery process "hugely helpful," as it helped identify "what people are pleased with and excited about" as well as perceptions of some of the challenges facing the community.
Among the qualities the search committee is seeking, according to the job description: "The new CEO must have a personal passion for Jewish community, continuity and peoplehood, and be able to inspire that passion in others."
Susanna Lachs Adler, who is chairing the 14-member search committee, said a lot of time and effort went into seeking community input and developing the job description.
"We wanted to be very candid about what we're looking for," she said, presenting both the challenges and the strengths of the Philadelphia community.
She said they had hired DRG to cast a wide net and professionalize the search process.
The next CEO could come from the philanthropic world, from the business world, from academia or be an internal candidate, according to Sherrie Savett, the president of the Federation and member of the search committee.
"I really do believe this would be one of the most coveted jobs for a great Jewish professional," she said. "This is a vibrant city with vibrant institutions."
We want someone to help "make the Federation more engaging and more creative, to build on the great things we already do."
Edell said his firm is now engaged in recruiting and vetting potential candidates to present to the committee.
Lachs Adler said the committee hopes to begin interviewing candidates in late November and December.
The job posting can be found at: www.drgnyc.com. Click on "Current Searches."


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Topic: Teddy Update and Letter Reminder
Yesterday Teddy had the stint changed in the right kidney (kidney problem caused by cancer mass pushing the ureter and crimping it) and we found out he will have to do this every 3 months, probably forever. So, we are waiting in the pre-op room and in comes a couple and the man is so jaundiced! Then I heard the doctor telling him they are going to put in a bile stint and he will be wearing a bag until his Whipple surgery. I had to turn my back as I started tearing up. I did go up to them and tell them my husband went through this and he came out ok and the wife wanted to talk with me later but I never saw her again. I mean, what is the chance of this happening? I could not believe it.
To see someone else like that really stirred up the old bad memories.
On this note we only have a few more days for the letters to come in. Honestly at this point we do not have enough support and if we do not get quite a few more letters we will just hold them for awhile and perhaps try again later. As a reminder, send 1 page to me (caretakers) or Sophie (patients).


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Glaxo Accord Said to Spur Lawyer Fight Over Fees
GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK)'s settlement of lawsuits over its Avandia drug triggered a challenge from nine law firms to a bid by lead attorneys for almost three-quarters of a $143 million fee fund, including one seeking about $2,700 per hour, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Attorneys suing on behalf of users of the diabetes medicine, who said it caused heart attacks and strokes, filed objections to the fee request in Philadelphia federal court, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter isn't public. The contested amount is sought by a court- appointed group of plaintiffs' lawyers picked to recommend how much attorneys in the cases should be paid, the people said.
Six law firms on that fee committee asked for 71 percent of the fund set aside by U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe for the Avandia cases before her, according to the people. The committee lawyers put the most time and money into efforts to collect evidence that Glaxo allegedly mishandled warnings about Avandia's risks, Dianne Nast, a lawyer who led the group, said in an interview.
"These were the folks who were the most active in working on the case, so it's only natural they are in line for a larger share of the fees," Nast said. The fee fund, between 6 and 7 percent of the total settlement, according to the people, means the total accord may be worth more than $2 billion. As a result, the average payout for the 40,000 users of Avandia involved in the litigation would be about $50,000 -- before legal fees.
Highest Fee
Joseph Zonies, a Denver-based attorney who served as one of the lead lawyers in the Avandia cases before Rufe, is slated to collect more than $24.4 million, the highest recommended fee, according to the people. Zonies put in more than 18,000 hours of work on the case and his fee would amount to $1,341-an-hour for his efforts, the people said. He declined to comment on the fee recommendation. Another lawyer, Vance Andrus, is seeking almost double that per-hour amount, according to the people.
Plaintiffs' lawyers in product liability cases work on a contingency fee basis. While per-hour calculations may be much higher than attorneys who regularly work at an hourly rate, lawyers who work on contingency are often forced to spend millions of dollars of their own money to pursue a case and aren't guaranteed payment in the end, unless they win or settle.
Benedict Morelli, a New York-based lawyer who according to the court's docket objected to the fee recommendations, and Samuel Lanham, a Maine attorney who also objected, didn't return calls for comment on their objections.
Under Seal
While Rufe ordered objections to be filed under seal, it's probable that plaintiffs' lawyers unhappy with their proposed cut of the fees are demanding more money, said Carl Tobias, who teaches product-liability law at the University of Richmond in Virginia and follows such consolidated cases, also known as multidistrict litigations, or MDLs.
"MDL fee fights are common and the infighting among plaintiffs' lawyers over that money can get fierce," Tobias said in an interview.
Glaxo, the U.K.'s biggest drugmaker, has said it paid more than $3 billion to settle federal and state government claims that it illegally marketed Avandia, once the world's best- selling diabetes pill, and other medications.
Glaxo officials haven't stated what the drugmaker spent to settle the Avandia lawsuits before Rufe, and in state courts, alleging executives failed to properly warn consumers about the drug's risks, Bernadette King, a spokeswoman for London-based Glaxo said in interview.
Stop Promoting
Glaxo said in 2010 it would stop promoting Avandia worldwide after regulators said the treatment would be withdrawn from the market in Europe and sales would be limited in the U.S. because of studies linking the drug to increased risks of heart attacks.
Sales fell 43 percent in the wake of the restrictions, Glaxo said.
In MDL cases, suits filed in federal courts across the U.S. are consolidated before a single judge to make pretrial information exchanges more efficient. Often, lawyers use the case consolidations to resolve suits, Tobias said.
The group of lawyers tapped by a judge to lead an MDL's evidence-gathering efforts are entitled to receive a "common- benefit fee" for their work, said Howard Erichson, a Fordham University law professor who teaches classes on complex litigation and product-liability law.
MDL Evidence
Lawyers who use MDL-collected evidence to help achieve a settlement in their cases are required to hand over a percentage of their fee, Erichson said. Those monies are used to compensate MDL attorneys for work on the case that benefits everyone in the litigation, Erichson said.
"MDL cases can involve an enormous amounts of work and the benefits to all claimants of that work can also be enormous," Erichson said in an interview. That's why MDL fee funds can run into the hundreds of millions of dollars, he added.
Lawyers who settled MDL cases against Merck & Co. (MRK) over the company's withdrawn painkiller Vioxx split more than $315 million in fees in 2011.
U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon in New Orleans also had to evaluate objections to fee allocations in that case, which featured at least 16 trials in federal and state courts. No
Avandia cases went to trial in either federal or state court. Rufe approved the fee fund in October.
The lawyers on the fee-advisory group headed by Nast included Zonies, Andrus, Thomas Cartmell, Bryan Aylstock, Stephen Corr, Paul Kiesel and Bill Robins III, according to court records. Cartmell, Andrus and Kiesel declined to comment on the fee recommendations. Aylstock, Corr and Robins didn't return calls seeking comment.
Lead Counsel
Andrus, a Denver-based lawyer who served as lead counsel in the Avandia case at one point, is slated to receive more than $17 million for his work on the consolidated cases, according to the people familiar with the matter. He put in more than 6,300 hours of work on the case and his fee would provide a payment of almost $2,700-an-hour, the people said.
Cartmell, a Kansas City, Missouri-based lawyer who also served as a lead lawyer on the federal cases, is in line to receive more than $18.5 million, according to the people. He racked up more than 12,000 hours of work on the case and his recommended fee would amount to $1,496-an-hour, the people said.
Aylstock, whose law practice is based in Pensacola, Florida, also served in a lead role in the Avandia MDL. The group recommended he receive more than $18.5 million in fees, the people said. Aylstock worked more than 8,400 hours on the MDL case and his fee is equal to $2,211-an-hour, according to the people.
Leadership Group
Robins, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, another member of the leadership group, stands to receive at least $11.4 million for more than 11,300 hours of work, according to the people familiar with the matter. That is a rate of $1,008-an-hour. Kiesel, a Beverly Hills, California-based lawyer who also served as one of the MDL's lead counsels, stands to make more than $5.5 million in fees for more than 3,600 hours of work, or $1,521-an-hour, the people said.
Nast, based in Philadelphia, would receive more than $6.7 million for more than 4,100 hours of work, according to the people. That works out to a $1,631-an-hour rate.
Nine law firms have objected to the Avandia MDL fees, according to the court docket. While their filings are sealed, objectors are probably arguing that Zonies, Cartmel and other MDL leaders are "double dipping" on fees, Tobias said.
Those lawyers received their fees for settling their Avandia cases consolidated before Rufe and now are getting a second fee for their work on the MDL, Tobias said.
'Biggest Fees'
"It sort of feels like a conflict of interest to have the folks on the fee committee recommending that they get the biggest fees," Tobias said. "Then again, they are most likely the ones who have done the most work on the MDL cases, so they may be deserving of those fees."
Rufe appointed lawyer Bruce Merenstein of Philadelphia to serve as a special master to review the fee-advisory committee's recommendations and the objections to it, public court filings state. He's being paid $475-an-hour for his work, according to the filings.
Merenstein said in an interview that he's been talking with lawyers who've complained about their split of the fees.
"We are moving toward resolving the objections," he added.
Rufe has the final say on any fee award, Erichson said. Questions about self-dealing by an MDL fee committee can raise "legitimate concerns," the law professor said.
The consolidated case is In re Avandia Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation, 07-01871, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia).
To contact the reporters on this story: Jef Feeley in Wilmington, Delaware, at firstname.lastname@example.com and; Sophia Pearson in Philadelphia at firstname.lastname@example.com.
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Michael Hytha at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The Seal Beach Police Department's non-emergency telephone number will be out of service from 8 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday while the phone system is upgraded, officials said.
The 911 emergency line will operate as usual.
For non-emergency calls, residents should call 562-594-7232.
For additional information, contact the department's watch commander at 562-799-4115. The regular non-emergency telephone number is 562-799-4100.
- Phillip Zonkel


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Recently we supplied an integrally colored pea-gravel mix for a job that used textured vertical formwork. The contractor insisted on adding the dissolvable color bags at the jobsite just prior to placement. We dispatched 8-cubic-yard loads in standard 10-cubic-yard rear-discharge mixers.
The driver reported that the contractor instructed him to run the mixer for about 4 to 5 minutes of full-speed drum rotation after throwing in 15 1-pound bags.
Our belt placement operator later reported that he had to stop the conveyor several times to remove large pieces of undissolved paper bags.
While we haven't heard of any problems on the job from the contractor, this doesn't seem to be the way things should be done. What's the correct procedure to eliminate any bag residue in the concrete?
When integral color is properly batched with dissolvable bags, there should be no large pieces of container paper residue. In the case you described, you didn't follow several of the manufacturer's batching recommendations, so it's no wonder your belt operator reported problems.
Many manufacturers encourage producers to insist that color bag additions be made into the plant batching operation, not at the jobsite. Should customers insist on supplying their own coloring pigments, you should require them to drop off the packages at your plant.
There's an easy way to eliminate the chance of any significant leftover bag material when transit-mixing. First, batch about 50% of the load's water in the truck's empty drum. Then place the color bags in the water and wait for at least 2 minutes before adding the aggregate and cement. During this time the water impregnates the bag's outer surface, softening it and starting the dissolving process, allowing the pigment particles to disperse throughout the water.
The agitation from the aggregate batching will distribute the pigment throughout the mix water. The weight and friction from the coarse aggregate hitting the drum's fins further shred the paper. When batching 3/4-inch-diameter coarse aggregate, drivers should add at least 3 minutes of full-speed rotation to their normal loading process. When using pea gravel, drivers should mix at full-rotation speed for an additional 5 minutes.
Producers should consider several mixer-operational factors when determining how much time to allow for mixing with dissolvable bags. Batch operators should allow more time (rotations) when using fully loaded mixers. Additional time is also needed for drums with high fin wear, due to less effective bag shredding. Mixing the bags at the concrete plant mixing also allows the use of large pre-measured pigment bags. Pigment packagers offer several pre-measured bag sizes designed to match batch volume. For example, producers can correctly color-batch an 8-yard load, using either 15 1-pound bags or 1 15-pound bag. With less paper, one large bag significantly reduces the potential for residue from incomplete mixing compared with 15 small bags.
As shown in your experience, producers should let their customers know that they will not be responsible for any quality problems unless the coloring is plant-batched. In addition to paper-residue issues, there can be concerns of inconsistent air-content readings as high-speed mixing just prior to discharge may entrap air. And allowing jobsite coloring may lead to unauthorized changes to the water-cement ratio if workers try to field-match colors from load to load by adding more water.


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This JBL shaft is for Mares Shortie, Cressi Sub 55 and JBL (JBL4D38) Spear Guns. The JBL7520 shaft is 20" (508 mm) long with a 5/16" (8 mm) diameter. Having spare parts for your gun or sling is the only way to assure you won't get skunked on a spear fishing trip. Constructed of corrosion resistant 17-4 (spring) stainless each shaft is hand-tuned for alignment then heat-treated for maximum hardness to reduce flex and provide optimum energy transfer.
OEM shafts for JBL, Mares, and Cressi mechanisms are milled to spec for a perfect fit and function. Adapt-A-Shafts are 6 mm threaded on both ends and accept 303 stainless adapters allowing you to customize length for just about any spear gun mechanism available.


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Our industry is riddle with Joe Blog web designers, and it's hard for clients to differentiate. Ifyou include things like SSL, CloudHosting, Support and Security configuration, tailored or template designs, then you can quickly inflate the price of a website to almost 30% more than what you would have normally.
I am concerned about potential clients window shopping and going to for the cheaper option, only to find they made the BIGGEST mistake overlooking cruitial things like support and security.
I no longer send detailed proposals, as this was a terrible waste of time. I send a price breakdown with a complete price. If clients agree to this I would send the completely proposal for signing.
Once you've sent the proposal what should we do? Should we wait and have the client go elsewhere, should we call back after a day or two, or wait longer. Should we not send it via email and personally hand it explaining everything to them so they are sure to know what they are getting, reducing the chance of them going elsewhere because they are not properly educated.
I always like to quote the price face-to-face, not by email. That way, if he says, "no thanks," you've saved yourself the trouble of creating and emailing that document.
The other advantage is that you can find out why he's turning you down. It may be a simple solution like scaling back the project to meet his budget. But if you don't speak with him face-to-face, you'll never know.
Once the client agrees to the price and agrees to do business with me, then I deliver the proposal (in person) on the condition that he'll sign it and give me a check for a deposit.
Of course, this is after you've met with him, asked all the right questions, and learned what his business goals and objectives are.
From experience email a quotation does not work. There is a lot of trouble filling all that information in, and if 80% won't bite it tells me there is something seriously wrong with what I am doing.
So you have 2 meeting, once for the initial thoughts and another to give out a price.
I completely agree with your comments, particularly the scaling back to meet the budget. I guess some potential clients don't want to even suggest a budget. I find this situation more and more nowadays.
I can't see this working. How is he suppose to know what he signs if he's not had chance to read through it. I am a little new to these contracts. I've heard of companies who've not given contracts out because they say it's company policy. They wish to retain the contract and have a client read and sign it there and then. Is this something you're suggesting?
Another issue with what you said if how can you arrange and agree to signing a depositing if they don't know the price beforehand. They will still need to know the price before you go for a second time. I agree, face to face is what we need, but maybe the structure here need to be defined a little.
Because you'll simply be documenting everything you already discussed. 'If I create a proposal that documents everything we've discussed, at an agreeable price, with no surprises, would you sign it?'
At this point, everything should have been talked through and a good indication of pricing been established. If the client is concerned about the contents of your boilerplate 'terms and conditions', forward him a copy of those in advance, as that's the stuff you would already have written up anyway, that's no big deal. Remember the entire 'contract' comprises of your standard terms combined with the client specific proposal.
If the prospect insists he'll need time to think about it, press him to find out what concerns he thinks he may have. After all, if you've discussed and verbally agreed to everything, including the price, and he's telling you to write it all up in a contract, you are being perfectly reasonable to question why there's still a possibility of him dithering over signing.
Of course, there's nothing wrong with the prospect not being ready, but the idea behind this style of sales process is that you ensure every concern is tackled and remedied before you commit to spending a day or a week writing everything up in a contract. If the client isn't truly ready to move forward with you, find out why.
'If I create a proposal that documents everything we've discussed, at an agreeable price, with no surprises, would you sign it?'"No, but I'd definitely consider it''Are there any outstanding concerns with what I've discussed?''Not really, but I want to talk to other vendors first''No problem, I'd be happy to meet up again and discuss my proposal after you've met with the other vendors. What's a good date for you?'
But bear in mind that as with any 'sales process' you have to be prepared to adjust according to each specific situation. The above example is very idealistic to say the least. At that point you instead could agree to send them a brief outline of your proposal, e.g. a one page summary or you may feel it appropriate to cave and spend the time on a full proposal. Whatever you do, never leave it open ended, always set up a specific next step for a specific date and time.
I would concentrate on trying to attract more sales leads from more qualified prospects that might be ready to sign a contract right away. I've always had better luck increasing my pipeline as opposed to spending time trying to close sales.
Okay I pretty much understand what you guys are saying, but on both occasions now, in a row, the client say we will call you back and I called them 3-4 times and they kept saying the same thing without giving an indication to what might be wrong. I can happily call them back, but after a while you get tired and just kind of give up. Do you have any recommendations. The ones who agree always agree within 2 days, the ones, from experience who drag it on, never agree, and if they agree they turn into nightmare clients who nit-pick everything.
If you're getting a lot of this, it just sounds like you need to work on your 'qualification' process. Are you 'screening' these people before agreeing to meet them? Let's say someone rings you and says this:
[I]"Hello, I'm from Costakis Coffee Bar in Larnaca, we're thinking about getting a new web site. Could you come to our cafe to talk about it?'
[/I]What's your 'process' at this point? Do you have a list of questions you need answering, or do you just say 'Yeah sure, no problem. How's next Tuesday for you?'.
With 'screening', how do you do this? I do screen people, but sometimes I neglect this maybe down to financials, free-time, or just that I might know them from somewhere, which will make this screening process awkward. It's a little hard not to know somebody from somewhere considering I live in such a small community.
My dad is called Costakis and is originally from a village near(ish) Larnaca
It's always tricky dealing with friends, but you can still screen them so you have enough info to know whether it's something you want to deal with 'properly' or just casually over a 'Keo'. With friends, I just tell them straight - I'm a busy person like you are, I've not got time to be messed around so while I'm happy to give some advice over a beer, if you are serious about the site, I will treat you like any other prospect.
As for being contacted by 'acquaintances', i.e. people you vaguely know, well that's perfect, it's called networking! But that really doesn't mean you should throw good sense out of the window. You really should develop a list of things to look out for when someone initially contacts you, whoever they are. Things to look out for:
What is the timescale for site launch?Are they aware of the rough costs involved?Who else are they talking to? Have they received any quotes from the other vendors?Who has contacted you from the company? Decision maker or gatekeeper? Will the decision makers be at the meeting?Are they expecting a full blown proposal, or just an indication of price?What happens at the end of the meeting? Are they in a position to agree a deal there and then?
These are not 'technical' questions, i.e. 'what type of site', 'CMS or not', 'do you need a logo', 'what about SEO' etc. Those are also important questions, but often many of them can wait until your discussions have progressed. At this stage, just try to uncover any show stoppers and basically make an assessment as to how much time and resources you are willing to give up to this person. 20 minutes on the phone could save you a day of wasted travelling/meetings/proposal writing. And if they are unwilling to provide the information you feel you need, don't waste your time meeting with them. Send them your questionnaire and forget about them until they reapear with more concrete plans.
But also don't forget that sometimes it pays to meet up with some prospects regardless. I mean to take an extreme example, if Google rang with some vague request to meet up, I'm not going to grill them, I'd just go down. Each situation calls for a little common sense and gut feeling. Not all meetings will lead to work immediately, but you may find yourself building some nice relationships for the future.
However, we all know that there are a lot of time wasters out there and these people rarely lead to anything other than frustration and forum topics like this. It may take you a while to develop the 'deadbeat radar', but you will get there eventually.
My dad is called Costakis and is originally from a village near(ish) Larnaca
Considering the community is so small here I'd probably know one of his cousins or uncles etc. If not I am originally from the UK so Greeks kind of know each other there, in particular up Northern England. There is an 80% chance your dad left from a village beginning with an 'A', if I presume correctly, and there is a pretty big chance your from the central area of England, even though many Greeks in the UK leave in London. :lol: Guess your British-Greek-Cypriot of whatever you want to call yourself, just like me. :rofl:[/ot]
So would you ask them to fill in a questionnaire. From experience people who fill in a questionnaire are less likely to mess you around, but asking some who's close to you, or who you know well is a little belittling and confusing to say the least. I would like to add from experience the ones more likely to mess you around are the ones who know you and therefore DEVALUE your time, which is pretty bad.
What is the timescale for site launch?
I don't really mind for this. I have a 3-month deadline on all projects.
Are they aware of the rough costs involved?
... are they ever? It seams that there is a huge gap of what is actually involved in a website. Clients have no idea. I get the idea that it's felt that what we offer is like a graphics designer. I had one potential client even ask me to design him something quick to see. I could no way even entertain the idea.
Who else are they talking to? Have they received any quotes from the other vendors?
Is this normal, do people normally say they are fishing around. From experience such potentials won't fill in a questionnaire and would simply be going for the cheapest deal.
Who has contacted you from the company? Decision maker or gatekeeper? Will the decision makers be at the meeting?
Internally you don't know what's going on. What they have spoke about between each other is never to your knowledge.
Are they expecting a full blown proposal, or just an indication of price?
From experience this is always an indication. Never is it full blown.
What happens at the end of the meeting? Are they in a position to agree a deal there and then?
If you quote something like .50 c they will, but otherwise they say they have to think about it.
Do you get time wasters, how do you know if somebody is serious?
I think you're misunderstanding many of the reasons for the questions I'm suggesting. When you ask a prospect 'What kind of timescales are we looking at for this project?', it's not only satisfying your need to assess whether you are able to meet that deadline, it's about gaining insight into the type of client you are talking to. Take for example, three different responses to that question:
[I]1. 'We're really looking to be live before 1st September, as that's going to tie in nicely with the marketing campaign we've set up.'
'Ohh I don't know, ASAP I guess?'
'Ideally, within the next 2 weeks'[/I]Answer 2 suggests someone who is possibly unfocussed and maybe in early stages, possibly a time waster. Further questioning required...Answer 3 tells me I either have someone clueless, unreasonable, or someone happy to pay me triple time - again, more questions will clarifyAnswer 1 tells me the project is being well planned, is very likely to have a defined spec and budget and that the client is less likely to be a time waster.
You can rarely make too many assumptions until you've dug a little deeper, but the point is, beyond the 'obvious' answers, you can gain a fair amount of additional insight into the client/project from these types of questions.
Asking 'Have you spoken to anyone else?' is IMO quite a reasonable question and one I find most people are happy to answer. Again, the response can be quite enlightening. Not only will it help you gauge what type of client this is (price shopping by e-mailing the top 50 results from Google? Looking for the best solution for their needs by approaching only 3 or 4 carefully selected vendors? etc etc), it can also give you an opportunity to discover what else has been proposed to them already, and by who (do you know who your actual competitors are, and how much they charge?)
Internally you don't know what's going on. What they have spoke about between each other is never to your knowledge.
You're not asking about internal company business, you're asking who you are currently speaking to. What's his/her name, and who are they in the company. Owner? Secretary? PA? Marketing manager? Cleaner? And if they want a meeting, who will be there? Decision makers? People will the answers to all your technical questions? The boss? Never go to a meeting until you know who you'll actually be meeting and always find out exactly who you are currently talking to and where they fit into things.
From experience this is always an indication. Never is it full blown.
You can give a rough indication of price over the phone, nobody needs a full blown meeting for a rough price estimate. Giving them a rough price over the phone will also help you with the 'Do they have a budget' question. Again these are not just practical, technical questions, they give you insight into how much thought they've put into the project, how realistic they are, what their priorities are etc.
Try to find out what their plans are about making that decision before you agree to the meeting. Again, it's an insight question. Do they actually have a plan in place on how and when to make that decision over who they will be using, what are they expecting from you after the meeting? Again, if it's just a rough pricing, do you need to meet up? Do you think it would be beneficial to meet up anyway? Are they looking for a 20 page proposal? Or are they ready to move forward immediately after the meeting, assuming everything you've discussed is spot on? Based on everything they've told you so far, are they sounding like a nightmare, a sure thing, or a decent possibility?
BTW, remember this shouldn't just be a barrage of probing questions like some concocted sales script - try to just have a pleasant chat with them and incorporate the questions in the natural flow of the conversation. Takes practice
Like paid x3 for the same work?
Have you spoken to anyone else?' is IMO quite a reasonable question and one I find most people are happy to answer.
That works, I don't think anybody would decline to answer this.
...do you know who your actual competitors are, and how much they charge?
I know them, but I have no idea what they charge. In recent years there has been a influx on web designers selling very cheap websites, no more than 100 EUR, and on the other hand I've seen people sell websites for 4 - 5 thousands, depending. There is no way to know precisely what they charge and for what, unless you see their prices online or pose as a potential yourself (which I'd rather not do). Somebody could sell a template, whereas somebody else would go through a tailored wire-frame - website design. Clients always seem to stay so focus on the price, that they miss the big picture on what they are getting.
Do they have a budget?
I've only asked the question twice and on both occasions this was declined to be answered. A rough indication on the price is what they expect me to give. They have been unwilling to give an indication of how much they want to spend, as they somehow feel I would simply quote what they suggested.
Based on everything they've told you so far, are they sounding like a nightmare, a sure thing, or a decent possibility?
Nightmares are common in web design. There is so much ambiguity and so many variables in what we do that in the end, if you don't follow a fixed structure with some kind of rule sets you'd end up with a nightmare. I want to refine my structure so that I don't have any issues. I won't deny it, I have had my fair share of nightmare clients, but business needs to be a two-way thing. We have to keep our clients happy whilst keeping our business profitable. There are times when potentials will almost use money (candy) in a form of bribery to get more work for the same candy. There are so many things that could happen, but from experience, money talks, but few would walk the walk even if their pockets are filled with sweets!
On another note, possible clients normally agree instantly or within two days. So far I kind of lost interest on chasing those 2 clients, mainly because they were unwilling to give me an answer, and kept asking me to call back. As you probably know, the situation locally is not the best economically, with this in mind I would feel that time wasters would be on the rise.
The questionnaire was suggested by a friend, and worked great when used! I understand you saying potentials won't have time to fill it in, however, the value of time is relative to it's timekeeper. Sometimes making out we have lots of time devalues ourselves, and thus people would always like to go to somebody who have no time for them, strangely enough (maybe I should take up a part-time job somewhere :P)
BTW, remember this shouldn't just be a barrage of probing questions like some concocted sales script - try to just have a pleasant chat with them and incorporate the questions in the natural flow of the conversation. Takes practice.
I think you're right. I need to incorporate this in my natural flow of conversation, which kind of sucks at the moment. When I talk business it happens to be 80% business, 20% personal, if that makes sense. It's worse when you know them personally. Thanks for your advice however, this would nail that issue I had with them.
It's always good to meet people which might need us later. An excellent way to meet somebody is to give something for nothing and in turn they will know you exist. It's much more affective than online advertising. I am trying this out now, which is working great!
In terms of chasing up deadbeat clients, well, I am thinking on whether I should focus on them. After all, I know that working is beneficial in our career, but wasting time on somebody who will or will not, is not something that I can justify as being a good value of time.


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After stumbling out of the gate like they were running on, well, that mess of a playing surface at FedEx Field, the Seahawks showed their resilience in coming back from a 14-0 deficit to beat the Washington Redskins.
And in doing that, the Seahawks showed that they are one of the final eight teams standing not just because they're significantly more talented than they have been in recent years, but also because they're also a much more mentally tough team in their third year under Pete Carroll.
When they had finished off a come-from-behind 24-14 victory, players echoed in their postgame comments to reporters a phrase so often uttered by their coach: It's not how you start, it's how you finish.
That's just one of Carroll's many philosophies or beliefs — or as a more cynical person might say, cheesy cliches — that can be heard in the Seahawks locker room from spring minicamps to the playoffs in January. It's all about the ball. Always compete. Every game is a championship opportunity.
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When a team learns to actually treat every week like a championship week, consistency comes with that and those blowouts go away. That's why two years after losing 10 times by double digits, the Seahawks' five losses this year came by a combined 24 points. When players truly buy into the idea that it's all about the finish, they can overcome a 13-point deficit against New England or a 14-point deficit in a road playoff game.
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