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I don't know if this is original or not-but I felt like I needed to contribute something! I stumbled across an inexpensive alternative grip for those who like a bulky non-slip handle on their 17-style tig torch. I often have to change processes mid-weld, and usually wear bulky stick gloves to keep from getting lit up. The new grip lets me feel the handle and is much more secure in my hand. I don't know anything about bikes (or tig torches for that matter) but it seems that most mountain bike handlebar grips fit perfectly (length & ID) over my 17 style torches.
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that is interesting but I usually wear Thin buckskin or goatskin gloves and like my grip to be as small and easy to maneuver as possible.... for me that would be a step in the wrong direction as it would degrade the precision and feel for me..
Most of the time I use thin leather garden gloves from the hardware store or home center... when I do buy an official welding glove it would be something like a Tillman #24C
I would be looking to have a thinner smaller grip... but that is just me.... think when you get to a #9 or #20 torch you will like the thinner grip and glove much better... My hands are way to klutzy on the little stuff to further handicap myself with a thick grip and heavy gloves....
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Originally posted by DMKeatts View PostI don't know if this is original or not-but I felt like I needed to contribute something! I stumbled across an inexpensive alternative grip for those who like a bulky non-slip handle on their 17-style tig torch. I often have to change processes mid-weld, and usually wear bulky stick gloves to keep from getting lit up. The new grip lets me feel the handle and is much more secure in my hand. I don't know anything about bikes (or tig torches for that matter) but it seems that most mountain bike handlebar grips fit perfectly (length & ID) over my 17 style torches.
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Originally posted by Wheelchair View PostHow in the world do you tig with bulky gloves. Listen to what H80N has told you as it seems that you are just starting out in the welding field and don't a lot about proper gloves and technique. Maybe thick bulky gloves work for some people but you would get a better feel with thinner gloves. Also what do you mean by you change processes in mid weld and don't want to get lit up.
I am confused for sure. I can't think of any reason to use a large grip on a tig torch. I don't like a #17 torch because the bulk and lack of torch line flexibility. I'll go out of my way and run a #20 with a cooler just to use the smaller and more maneuverable torch.
Please elaborate on changing processes mid weld. I assume you are swapping to a stick SMAW or GMAW process, but don't know why? What's your application? Pictures would be nice.
Originally posted by DMKeatts View PostOn critical pipe welds, and sometimes on gate tests, it is often the case that
you have to tig in the root and hot pass, and then stick out the rest. When welding in position, stick welding with those thin tig gloves will get you burnt.
Good luck,
I have seen the bike grips before. I always used a water colled #26 torch so it was huge anyways. I tried the bike grip thing didnt like how it stuck to my gloves, couldnt walk the cup very well. As for the gloves if your tigging with heavy welding gloves your a better man than me. But i never switched, always just wore thinner gloves.Linclon power mig 350MP
Well. I've caught blue gill on bass hooks. However, it's a lot easier with a smaller hook. I could suggest using a 12/0 hook and tuna head for bluegill, but experience knows better... I find the same goes for TIG torches. A little finesse goes a long way. I am familair with tig in/stick out pipe welding and have always used my TIG gloves in/out.
Your posts seem to contradict experience. I rarely see burns from in position stick welds...From TIG torch handles to gate tests...Maybe...
As others have said, if your torch is getting that hot you may want to consider upgrading to a watercooled outfit. The only time my torch handle gets uncomfortably hot is when I'm welding aluminum on my WP17 or WP9 torch bodies. However I have never done stick so I cannot comment on that process.
About gloves.... I find that the Tillman TIG gloves burn or wear holes in no time. And they are expensive.
My preferred glove is the Tillman Truefit, model 1496. I have tried the "nicer" more expensive Truefit gloves but keep coming back to the "cheap" 1496. About $8 bucks a pair from various online stores.
What I should have said to start is, I like a big thick glove on when I am stick welding overhead, or in 5g. Slag dropping down and pinning in between a tig glove and a pipe will cause a come-apart! You are spot on on the inexperienced part. Like I said, I have no choice but to learn to love the 17. Its just standard equipment here, and we don't supply our own tools by no means. I often will find a way to lean or prop my off hand on the pipe when in position. I'll throw a big 12 cup on my finger if I think about it.... the grip helped me get more roll, feel for the twist, I use jumbo 8 in my root and jumbo 10 out. 25cf, around 100 amp for carbon, 60 for stainless. Preach the teach.....


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Pet peeves and gear grinders?
Pet peeves and gear grinders?
What irritates you? Makes you mad? To the point that you just want to rip your hair out and shove it down a fat babies throat, and then just kick the baby down a fucking football field and then rip up a bunch of pillows - like, so many pillows, all of the feathers or cotton stuffings or what the fuck ever like, completely filled the football field, and then you like, shoved your fucking asshole friend into the feathers and kicked the crap out of him because he takes your fucking Yoohoo's everyday at lunch, even though you're taking a Health class and your dumbfuck Health Coach constantly tells you that calories are like, bad and stuff. Well, hello, Mr. I'monaplantbaseddiet and shit; I'm a skinny white girl who likes my fatty foods, so shut up. Oh, and fat friend of mind, touch my Yoohoo one more time....
Back to the original question.
RE: Pet peeves and gear grinders?
A lot of things grind my gears, I'm not the most laid back person. I'll just put a short list and then add to it if I've forget anything.
The term 'creation science' (I mean what the fuck, if that's not an oxymoron I don't know what is!)
People who are anti-discrimination but think it's ok on religious grounds
People who get so up their own arse with political correctness that they will accuse anyone of discrimination for anything
Political Correctness
Trade Unions
The retarded level of the general public
Some of the people I work with
Vegetarians (I mean the ones who get all preachy about it!)
Getting stuck on a game
Films with Steven Seagal
American remakes of good English shows (why do you have to take all our great shows and make your own versions with watered down comedy, pointless action and stupid accents!)
Trade Unions (again)
Kent Hovind
George Bush (still cannot believe you lot voted him in twice!)
Horror films that have no plot-line no suspense but just loads of pointless gore
Man Utd
And last but not least ......... Trade fucking Unions!!!!!!!!!!!
That feels quite good actually. I enjoyed getting that off my chest !
itsFerdinand, as you started the thread are you not going to share your pet peeves with us?
Best and worst of Ferdinand .....
Ferdinand: We don't really say 'theist' in Alabama. Here, you're either a Christian, or you're from Afghanistan and we fucking hate you.
Ferdinand: Everyone from British is so, like, fucking retarded.
RE: Pet peeves and gear grinders?
(26-10-2011 09:04 PM)Hughsie Wrote: A lot of things grind my gears, I'm not the most laid back person. I'll just put a short list and then add to it if I've forget anything.
Actually, I used to like the old Steve Segal movies back when they were new...(80's)
We in Florida were NOT responsible for Bush, his brother was gov there then...Bush was losing, suddenly something went wrong...Gee Wizz, how could that possibly happen? I remember that crap like it was yesterday!
Seems to me that he didn't win in the popular pole in either election. Can't remember for sure though....
As to unions, well John Deere union put me through college. (as well as raised me too.)
Other than that, I agree with you 100%
As to original post;
What grinds my gears to shrapnel is all this southern BS about christianity in this election. Those idiots would like to push science backwards 200 years if they could! I don't feel that a damn one of them are fit for office, so this time, I'm not gonna bother voting. The electoral college, or the "vote counters" will declare whoever they wish as winner anyway! That's what I learned from 8 years of that 4 letter idiot.
The way I'm seeing it currently, no matter who wins this time, the U.S. loses!
I can't help but agree with Jay Leno about how every time that congress closes, the stock market rises...that should be telling us something!!!!!!!!!!!
I also get riled up about how every election, the idiots have to start the whole dog and pony show earlier. No matter who wins, I'm always glad to simply not have to hear about it anymore.
Oxymoron: "Religious teaching"
"Simple common sense goes out the window when religion comes in through the door." Me (Blasphemy Fan )
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RE: Pet peeves and gear grinders?
Lack of standard in our food and health industries
All the crap in my life that I spend time organizing, cleaning and taking care of (working toward a minimalist-ish life)
Vegetarians that give vegetarians like me a bad rep
On that (unrelated, seriously!) note, animal abuse.
Moms at my childrens school who are competitive and do-up eachother. No thanks!
Cancer. It annoys the shit out of me.
The grumpy lady at the post office. How many years do I empathize and try to be understanding towards her before I stick up for myself and realize her shitty parts of life don't have to trump my shitty parts? I can be the one who's impatient and has a bad day sometimes. (instant guilt for that! Lol)
My father in laws constant unsolicited advice in the way we raise our kids, what we believe, how we spend our finances, how we train our dog and how I cook food. Plus every other thing, basically.
Body by vi irritates me like other fad diets.
Democracy sucks. There has to be a better solution!
Phew! That's good for now. I hate being negative, but sometimes you have to clear those negative ions! Or something.
RE: Pet peeves and gear grinders?
(26-10-2011 09:04 PM)Hughsie Wrote: itsFerdinand, as you started the thread are you not going to share your pet peeves with us?
Cocky, obnoxious assholes who don't have their facts straight about religion, politics, etc. If you're going to rant on about something, at least have your facts straight; because if a fucking 15 year old can prove you wrong, man... I'm not even going to get into that.
I'm not too fond of religion or politic ideals, but that doesn't mean I'm clueless about them. I do not have a religion, but I take joy in just learning what I can about the numerous Religious and mysterious possibilities. Politics now, I am concerned about, but I honestly hate it all. Doesn't interest me.
I hate judgemental people who assume before the actually know. I admit I have made the mistake of judging someone by their cover, but after that person became one of my best of two friends, I changed my views on that note.
I am a conversationist, but at the same time, I hate people. Not all people. But people that constantly complain. Sure, the negative things that happen to people can be somewhat amusing (not in a joyful way; but they keep a conversation going. Most all people talk about are the negative things that happen to them now a days). I have those days where I realize all of this by hearing others' conversations, and I notice how depressing the world actually is... Even whem I'm having a good day.
I also hate irony (though Irony is one of my favorite words, my entire life is so Ironic that I just cannot stand the definition anymore). Dejavu, because it makes my brain feel all aasdfghjkl; Sarcasm, because it makes me want to punch the asshole who used it in the nose. And Migraines; which I get a lot. The pain of which feels like it is conceived from the ninth circle of the deepest, hottest, abyss of HELL.
I also hate when I constantly feel like I have something on the back of my pants, or on my face. I'm a little OCD with things like that- self cleanliness and surroundings. Just the little things, not the big things.
Oh, and soggy bread. Fuck that shit.
RE: Pet peeves and gear grinders?
People. I can't stand People. Individuals I like, but People, as in the masses, drive me nuts. You'll never see me at a concert, a mall, or any other place where this horrible entity called People gather. How a person can live with no elbow room is beyond me. Fortunately, I was denied my liscence to carry a handgun.
Bad food. Cooking isn't hard. It doesn't have to be complex. It can be quick. It's healthy and tastes good. STOP eating McDonalds.
People who don't accept the differences among generations. I am the father of a 14 year old daughter. She does things differently than me. She speaks differently. She communicates differently. Cool. If you can't accept that your kids use text messages as a primary form of communication, or you think that the "fashion those kids wear these days" is so horrible, you need to realize that your parents probably felt the same way. Time to nurture our kids, and encourage them to be individuals, but also accept that they will have trends that differ from what our norm was.
Unfinished tattoos. My forearm has been waiting to be finished for WAY too long, and it drives me fucking nuts!
...oh, and soggy bread? Amen sister. Amen.
So many cats, so few good recipes.
RE: Pet peeves and gear grinders?
....oops, I forgot one thing. Clowns. I am Coulrophobic. In a big way.
So many cats, so few good recipes.
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RE: Pet peeves and gear grinders?
Inconsiderateness and stupidity.
English is not my first language. If you think I am being mean, ask me. It could be just a wording problem.
RE: Pet peeves and gear grinders?
Racism, slavery, and people bullying poeple weaker than themselves.
You want me to go into a rage of firey vengence and carnage? Show me one of these things. To cause maximum rage show me all of these things at once. I will probably black out and wake up to dead things everywhere.
Twice the anger, Half the space!
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Here are some startling statistics compiled from a variety of academic and popular sources. I am sure you have heard how much money porn makes, how much there is, etc. But, what many don't see as much is the impact porn is having on individuals and society.
Here are some stats I have found (links give sources).
*Porn is more addictive than cocaine or heroin.
*According to a survey published in the Journal of the American Psychological Association, 86% of men are likely to click on Internet sex sites if given the opportunity.
*34% of female readers of Today's Christian Woman's online newsletter admitted to intentionally accessing Internet porn.
*According to the Journal of Adolescent Health, prolonged exposure to pornography leads to:
- An exaggerated perception of sexual activity in society
- Diminished trust between intimate couples
- The abandonment of the hope of sexual monogamy
- Belief that promiscuity is the natural state
- Belief that abstinence and sexual inactivity are unhealthy
- Cynicism about love or the need for affection between sexual partners
- Belief that marriage is sexually confining
- Lack of attraction to family and child-raising
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- Decreased marital intimacy and sexual satisfaction
- Infidelity
- Increased appetite for more graphic types of pornography and sexual activity associated with abusive, illegal or unsafe practices
- Devaluation of monogamy, marriage and child rearing
- An increasing number of people struggling with compulsive and addictive sexual behavior
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- 56% involved one party having "an obsessive interest in pornographic websites."
- 47% involved spending excessive time on the computer.
- 33% involved excessive time spent speaking in chat rooms.
*According to research from Family Safe Media, the largest group of viewers of Internet porn is children between ages 12 and 17.
*According to a study cited in the Washington Post, more than 11 million teenagers view Internet pornography on a regular basis.
*"Younger Americans seem to have morally indifferent attitudes toward porn. Only one-third of 13- to 24-year-olds believes viewing pornographic images is always or usually wrong (32%), compared to more than half of older adults (54%). About one-quarter says reading erotic content (27%) or watching sexually explicit TV or movie scenes (24%) is immoral."
*When a child or adolescent is directly exposed to pornography the following effects have been documented:
- Lasting negative or traumatic emotional responses.
- Earlier onset of first sexual intercourse, thereby increasing the risk of STD's over the lifespan.
- The belief that superior sexual satisfaction is attainable without having affection for one's partner, thereby reinforcing the commoditization of sex and the objectification of humans.
- The belief that being married or having a family are unattractive prospects.
- Increased risk for developing sexual compulsions and addictive behavior.
- Increased risk of exposure to incorrect information about human sexuality long before a minor is able to contextualize this information in ways an adult brain could.
- And overestimating the prevalence of less common practices (e.g., group sex, bestiality, or sadomasochistic activity).
*A study of youth between the ages of 10 and 17 concluded that there is a significant relationship between frequent porn use and feelings of loneliness and major depression.
*51% of male college students and 32% of female college students first viewed pornography before teenage years (12 and younger).
*In 1994, a survey showed 91% of men raised in Christian homes were exposed to pornography while growing up (compared to 98% of those not raised in a Christian home).
*In August 2006, a survey reported 50% of all Christian men and 20% of all Christian women are addicted to pornography. 60% of the women who answered the survey admitted to having significant struggles with lust; 40% admitted to being involved in sexual sin in the past year.
What can we take from this science?
There is no instance where porn is good for individuals, families, relationships, or society. It is a public health issue and is one that needs to be talked about and advocated against.
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**Pornography Research
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This seminar will focus on ten cases pending before the United States Supreme Court in the current Term. Exact assignments will vary from student to student, but each student will do at least: one oral argument, one second-chair to an oral advocate, two stints as a Justice hearing argument (and writing an opinion), and two stints as a law clerk assigned to a specific Justice (responsible for a bench memo and advice after argument). The first part of most class hours will consist of oral argument on a particular case, based on the actual briefs and opinions below; the second hour will include comment and discussion of the argument, and the case. We will meet on several Friday mornings for "issuance of the opinions" by the Justices and discussion of the results. We will focus on litigation strategy and persuasive writing, but also on the substance of the cases under review.
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Scholastic's newest multimedia adventure for middle-grade readers, "The Infinity Ring," launches Tuesday with "A Mutiny in Time." The new series follows three young characters who are tasked with traveling back through history in order to fix it and save the future.
"The Infinity Ring" can be enjoyed for the action and adventure in its printed pages. But readers who decide to continue the journey online can do so with the help of a map tucked into the front cover, which guides them through the tale as one of the main characters in a role-playing video game.
"It's a myth that kids are either readers or gamers. The truth is they're readers and gamers," said David Levithan, publisher and editorial director of Scholastic, which is launching the series with seven titles to start. The game is available as an app as well as via the Web.
"Unfortunately, a lot of kids today associate history with textbooks, which is a dry experience. We want this to be fun and fully immersive," said Levithan.
"Right now there are games where kids can go back in time and shoot things, but we wanted them to go back in time and walk around Paris at the time of the Revolution or walk around America during the
Scholastic has partnered with six authors for the series, who were brought together for a two-day brainstorming retreat last year to shape the main characters and determine the places they'd go. "The Maze Runner" author James Dashner is penning the first book, which has the three kids preventing Christopher Columbus from being thrown overboard from his ship. Subsequent titles will be released every three or four months and bring the characters in contact with the Vikings, the Mayans and the forces behind the Underground Railroad, among other notables. Other contributing writers include Carrie Ryan, Lisa McMann, Matt de la Peña, Jennifer A. Nielsen and Matthew Kirby.


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It's all hands on deck when snow arrives in New York City, and we'd love your help!
Friends of the High Line staff members work diligently to clear snow from the High Line's pathway, making the park safe for visitors to enjoy the unique winter landscape.
If you'd like to join us, all you need to do is bundle up and get ready for some fun wintertime exercise. Drop by the High Line Maintenance & Operations Office between 8:00 and 11:30 AM following a winter storm. We'll give you a shovel and pair you with a High Line staff member to clear snow for as little or as long as you like. If you plan to join us, you can sign-up in advance to receive updates.
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Dear Franklin College Student,
Few things in your life will have such a marked influence as your college experience, and Franklin College is an outstanding institution at which to complete your education.
At Franklin, we will challenge you to stretch beyond your present capacities and become an active partner in your education. You will also be given opportunities to develop your leadership potential, to explore the world beyond the classroom and the campus through various opportunities. Your personal and academic growth are at the center of this institution.
Committed to maintaining a diverse community in an atmosphere of mutual respect, Franklin College provides an opportunity for students to live and study among other races, cultures, sexual orientations, economic backgrounds, etc. To be successful in a diverse environment, students can expect support from several administrative and academic departments, including the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, where our mission is to promote a campus community that fosters the holistic development of underrepresented students by providing relevant services to support their academic pursuit, expressing genuine care for their personal development and well-being, advocating on their behalf and encouraging the full use of all college resources. The key to your success is to take advantage of all that Franklin College has to offer. Given the variety of activities on campus, you are certain to find one or more that you will enjoy. I challenge you to get involved from the start to ensure that your academic year begins on a positive note.
Your undergraduate experience can be one of the most exciting, challenging and rewarding times of your life. To learn more, contact me at (317) 738-8119 or email@example.com or feel free to stop the office located in the Napolitan Student Center on the second floor.
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The Bursar and the Office of Student Accounts are responsible for student and non-student billing, and cash receipt collection. Billing includes student tuition and fees, room and board, and other charges. Cash receipt collections include payments for these items mentioned above. Employees of this office are dedicated to the mission of the university as well as the service of its clientele.
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When are payments due for tuition bills?
All bills must be paid by the due date or upon receipt recorded on the billing statement or as displayed on Regis Access. Upon receipt means payable when received or posted to Regis Access. The exact due date or the phrase "upon receipt" will be printed on the billing statement. Bills for the fall semester are due approximately August 8 and Bills for the spring semester are due approximately December 15. Students registered for Summer Sessions will receive a bill with a specific due date or payable "upon receipt" printed on the billing statement.
Who receives the tuition bills?
All full-time traditional undergraduate bills and non-traditional graduate bills are posted to Regis Access. In addition, these bills may also be sent to the individual identified as having financial responsibility. This individual is recorded on the Department of Admission Enrollment form and is usually a parent or other legal guardian. The bills are addressed to the student or the financially responsible party and can also be viewed online by the student on Regis Access. If you choose to change the individual responsible for financial responsibility, an updated Admission Enrollment form is required. Please contact the Admission Department, College Hall 201, 781-768-7100 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
How can I change my billing address?
Please send your change of address in writing or by email to firstname.lastname@example.com or immediately to the Center for Student Services located in College Hall 221.
What are the late payment fees and when will they be charged?
A late payment fee in the amount of $100 may be assessed on all outstanding balances after the due date of the billing statement. This applies to all student types including traditional full-time undergraduates and non-traditional graduate students. Additional and ongoing monthly late fees may be assessed on a 30-day period at $100 or at the rate of 1.5% per month of the unpaid outstanding balance due.
When is a student account satisfactory?
Billing statements include tentative credits for expected financial aid. This expected financial aid might include federal and state loans and grants, and outside loans. In calculating the balance due for a semester these amounts are deducted from the billing statement as if they had already been received. Tuition Management Systems (the university's third-party payment partner) monthly payment plans are also deducted from the billing statement. The university allocates one-half of the total amount due from TMS to be applicable to each semester. Please note amounts remitted from TMS will be reflected on the billing statement only when received by the university. A student account is considered satisfactory only when payment is received in full or if the total amount of actual credits combined with the total amount of expected financial aid equals or exceed the semester's charges.
What is the difference between a tuition bill and a Statement of Account?
They are the same. These terms are used interchangeably. The tuition bill is actually a statement of account because it shows all of the transactions for the current academic year, as well as displaying the unpaid balance, at any point in time.
What happens if I am unable to pay my account balance in full by the due date?
You must visit the Bursar to establish a financial plan. We also recommend that you immediately visit the Office of Financial Aid for additional financial assistance. Financial Aid staff is available to assist you in exploring your options. Not contacting the Bursar to establish a financial payment plan will result in late payment fees. We recommend that you advise the Bursar of your financial situation in advance to avoid late payment fees.
Is tuition reimbursement from my employer a third-party sponsor?
No, not usually. Since tuition reimbursement programs usually return funds to employees directly, the university does not consider them Third Party sponsorships. You will have to pay the university by the expected billing statement due date and then obtain reimbursement from your employer.
What if I think my account is paid in full but I continue to receive statements?
This may occur for a number of reasons. In any case, you should immediately contact the Center for Student Services at 781-768-7270, or go to College Hall 221. It is important to resolve this on a timely basis to avoid late fees or other ramifications.
What is a "hold"?
A hold is a restriction placed on your account, your education records, or your other privileges for failure to comply with your financial obligation. The Bursar places holds on student records for various reasons, the most common being failure to make payment by the payment due date.
Holds prevent:
- Registration for future terms
- Release of transcripts
- Possible continuation of services
- Receiving a diploma
If a student defaults on payment of a federal, state, outside or Regis College institutional loan, or fails to satisfy loan exit interview requirements, a security interest in records and services will remain in effect until all requirements are satisfied.
What do I do if my account has a hold and I am prevented from registering?
You need to find out what type of hold is on your account and then contact the appropriate office to make arrangements to rectify the situation and remove the hold. The Bursar's Office will only remove holds upon receiving clearance from the originating office. The late registration fee is $100.
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Do I have Work study?
Please contact the Office of Financial Aid in the Center for Student Services located in College Hall 221, 781-768-7180/7270 or email them at email@example.com for more information.
Financial Aid and Your Bill
I was awarded a Perkins Loan, how do I endorse my loan check or sign the Promissory Note?
The Federal Perkins Loan fund is a revolving loan fund composed of funds placed under the university's stewardship by the U.S. Department of Education. As previously loaned amounts are repaid they are made available to current students. Since these funds are already in the university's possession, there is no check to endorse. Once you sign the Promissory Note your account will be credited with the appropriate amount of the loan awarded. Promissory notes are usually signed during the first month of the fall semester and the Office of Financial Aid will notify you when this occurs. If you are a first time Perkins borrower, you will also have to complete an entrance interview as required by federal regulations. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid, College Hall 221, 781-768-7180 or email them at email@example.com for more information.
How will I know when the university has received my loan funds?
Notification can be made in several ways. If you have to endorse a check, you will be notified to go to the Center for Student Services College Hall 221. If the university receives loan proceeds by electronic wire transfer (EFT), you will receive a notice in your Regis College email account that the funds have been credited to your account. Loan proceeds will also be reflected on your periodic billing statements or you may contact the Center for Student Services at 781-768-7270 or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com anytime to determine if loan proceeds have been received.
How to Contact Us
Where are the Bursar and the Student Accounts Office located?
The Bursar and the Office of Student Accounts are part of the Center for Student Services and are located in College Hall 221; telephone number is 781-768-7270. We are also available by email at firstname.lastname@example.com. The Office of Student Accounts' fax number is 781-768-7209. Office hours during academic semesters are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. and during the summer Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. — 5 p.m and Friday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
What should I do if I have questions concerning my account?
You should contact the Student Accounts Office by either calling 781-768-7207, visiting College Hall 221, writing us at Regis, Student Accounts, 235 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA 02493, or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com. If you email us, please be certain to include your ID # so we can identify your account in our computer system. Also include a telephone number if you would like us to call you; otherwise, we will respond to your email.
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What are these miscellaneous department charges on my bill?
The miscellaneous charges listed below will appear on your bill only if they apply. The Student Accounts Office places these charges on your bill at the request of the respective department. If you have a question regarding these charges you must contact the originating department directly.
- Library charges 781-768-7302
- Unreturned athletic equipment 781-768-7141
- Dorm damages 781-768-7452
- Single room charges 781-768-7452
- Housing status 781-768-7452
- Traffic/parking violations 781-768-7023
- General billing questions 781-768-7270
What charges other than tuition and room and board will I be billed for?
New full-time undergraduate students will be billed a mandatory orientation fee. All undergraduate students are charged a general security deposit refundable after graduation assuming no offsetting charges exist. Seniors will be billed a mandatory Graduation Fee. Late payment fees will be charged as required and other miscellaneous departmental charges mentioned above may be added to the bill statement during a semester. Non-traditional graduate and extended learning students are subject to per semester registration fees and student health insurance, if applicable. All students are initially charged for the cost of the health insurance plan offered by the university. Please visit Health Services to learn more about the requirement for health insurance and how to enroll in or waive the plan.
Obtaining Cash on Campus
How can a student obtain cash on campus?
A bank automated teller machine (ATM) is located in the Office of Campus Police, College Hall 102. Students may cash checks at the Regis Bookstore subject to management's discretion. Payroll work-study checks may be cashed at the Regis Bookstore with the approval of the Business Office accompanied by a photographic ID.
A $50 charge applies to any checks returned for insufficient funds.
Other Questions
How do I get a parking decal?
Students must register their vehicles, pay the fee, and obtain the decal from the Office of Campus Police, College Hall 102. Any previously outstanding parking citations must be paid at the time of issuance of a new decal.
Payment Information
How should payment be remitted and in what form?
- By online payment via credit card or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) at Current Students
- In person by cash, check or credit card (VISA or MasterCard) at the Center for Student Services in College Hall 221.
- By mail, with your billing statement tear sheet which goes directly to the university lockbox at:
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What payment plan is available?
Tuition Management Systems is the university's third-party payment plan for scheduling monthly payments. The student or other bill payer may set up a contract with TMS for the amount of tuition, fees, room and board for the semester or the entire academic year. Payments are remitted to TMS and forwarded to the university where they are applied to the student's account. Information on TMS is provided to students and parents at the beginning of the academic year. You may also enroll on-line; see information below.
Get started at https://regiscollege.afford.com/Home. Telephone 800-722-4867.
What if a third-party agency will be paying part of my bill?
Through third party processing, a sponsor authorizes payment for tuition and other charges. The student is required to submit an authorization form to the Bursar. Once the form is completed and approved your sponsor will be billed and payment must be made directly to Regis.
Perkins Loan Program
What is the Perkins Loan Program?
The Perkins Loan Program is a campus-based federally funded revolving loan program. A federal Perkins Loan is a low interest rate (5%) loan for both undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial need. The university receives an annual allotment each academic year which the school distributes to students based on need. The Office of Financial Aid determines if a student qualifies for a Perkins Loan and the amount he or she qualifies for.
Helpful Links
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Refund Policies
You can find our refund policies here.
Student Health Insurance
Do I need health Insurance?
Massachusetts law requires all students in Massachusetts to carry health insurance either on their family's plan or their own plan, or through a student insurance plan offered by Regis College. All undergraduate students taking nine (9) credits or more and all graduate students taking 6.75 credits or more must either demonstrate proof of comparable health insurance coverage or purchase a Qualifying Student Health Insurance Plan through their institution of higher education. For more information about the plan offered by the university and how to waive or enroll, please visit Health Services.
How do I officially withdraw from classes?
A student who is withdrawing from the university must complete a withdrawal form that may be obtained at the Registrar's Office. It is the student's responsibility to obtain the necessary authorized signatures in order to ensure that all academic and financial obligations are settled before the student withdraws. Refunds will be delayed for any student who has not properly withdrawn. A student is responsible for any charges due to the university that have not been paid at the time of withdrawal. Any scheduled refunds to be remitted to a student will first be applied to unpaid institutional charges, if applicable.
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New Hire Faculty Paperwork
New Employee Guide
Health Sciences Center faculty members working in clinical or laboratory areas are required to complete a pre-employment physical. Physicals are required by the University's Employee Health Department BEFORE the first day of employment. Physicals for new faculty members may be scheduled by calling Employee Health at (314) 268-5499 Ext Zero. (Please keep in mind that sometimes there is a waiting time before an appointment can be obtained, so it is best to call early). Additionally, Tuberculosis Screening must be complete prior to clearance. The PPD reading cannot be performed until 48-72 hours after administration. (See attached for information, including required documentation.) Frost Campus faculty members are not required to complete physicals.
Frost Campus and Health Sciences Center new faculty members have 31 days in which to enroll in a medical benefits plan, and to submit other benefit forms. Benefit orientations are held weekly. Benefit packets are distributed during this orientation and a Benefit Specialist is present to assist faculty in completing forms and to answer benefit questions. To obtain information regarding new faculty benefit orientation dates, faculty members should contact the Benefits office on or before their first day, at (314) 977-5847.
Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) and Tax Information
Frost Campus and Health Sciences Center new faculty members are required to report to the Human Resources office to complete employment eligibility and tax forms on or before their first day of employment. The law requires that Section 1 of the I-9 be completed at the time of the hire-when the employee begins work and that acceptable documents listed on the back of the I-9 be presented to the Human Resources department within three (3) business days of the hire date. New faculty members are required to bring original documents to establish identity and employment eligibility. (Attached is a list of acceptable documents to establish employment eligibility.)
Identification Cards and Parking Passes
Faculty/Staff Temporary identification cards (IDs) are issued in the Human Resources office on or before the first day of employment. The Personnel Action Form (PAF) and Employment Requisition Form (ERF) must have previously been submitted to Human Resources by the department and the above documents (I-9, tax forms) completed by the faculty member, and a physical is required to have been completed before an ID is issued.
Frost Campus faculty members may obtain their Faculty Identification and Parking Pass at either of the two locations of Parking and Card Services. The office located on the North end of campus is in DuBourg Hall, room 33, 221 N. Grand. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30-5:00 and on Wednesday they are open until 5:30 p.m. Present the Temporary ID Card that was obtained in Human Resources Department.
Health Sciences Center faculty members may obtain their Faculty Identification and Parking Pass at either of the two locations of Parking and Card Services. The office located on the South end of campus is at 1310 South Grand, in the Macdonald Building. Business hours are from 7:30-11:30 and from 12:00-4:00 Monday through Friday. Present the Temporary ID Card that was obtained in the Human Resources Department.
Criminal Background Record Checks
Criminal background checks are required for all newly-hired faculty. Prior to your start date, please submit the Criminal Background Check Form to initiate the process. (Results will take 48 hours).
Faculty Orientations
Frost and Health Sciences Center faculty orientations are coordinated through the Office of the Provost and the respective Deans office. New faculty will receive information regarding upcoming faculty orientations from their respective School or College.
SLUCare Physician Group
All new SLUCare faculty members must contact the Office of University Compliance at (314) 977-5545 to receive a new faculty packet. The information in the packet is required for all faculty members who will be billing for their services. Additionally, all new faculty must complete the online Compliance Education sessions available through Banner under Compliance Requirements.


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"I've come to a decision today to retire from Major League Baseball as an active player.
This has been on my mind recently, but it's not an easy decision to come by. I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to have played major league baseball for so long and thankful for all of the friendships I have made, while also being proud of my accomplishments.
I'd like to thank my family for all of the sacrifices they have made all of these years for me. I'd like to thank the Seattle Mariners organization for allowing me to finish my playing career where it started. I look forward to a continued, meaningful relationship with them for many years to come.
While I feel I am still able to make a contribution on the field, and nobody in the Mariners front office has asked me to retire, I told the Mariners when I met with them prior to the 2009 season and was invited back, that I will never allow myself to become a distraction. I feel that without enough occasional starts to be sharper coming off the bench, my continued presence as a player would be an unfair distraction to my teammates, and their success as team is what the ultimate goal should be.
My hope is that my teammates can focus on baseball and win a championship for themselves and for the great fans of Seattle, who so very much deserve one. Thanks to all of you for welcoming me back, and thanks again to everyone over the years who has played a part in the success of my career."
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By Tim Reid
(Reuters) - California's third largest city, San Jose, and its employee unions presented final court arguments on Tuesday in a case that has major implications for other cash-strapped local authorities wanting to cut pensions, including bankrupt Detroit.
Even though voters in San Jose overwhelmingly backed a measure last year that would cut pensions for new workers and force current employees to contribute more to their retirement benefits, the city's unions sued, claiming the reforms were unconstitutional.
Both sides, following a judge's request made at the end of a five-day trial last month, filed voluminous closing arguments and summaries late Tuesday, much of which will likely be reprised in the litigation between unions and city authorities in Detroit, which filed for the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history in July.
San Jose's pension overhaul was promoted by Democratic mayor Chuck Reed and approved by 70 percent of voters in 2012. Reed believed it was the best way to alleviate an acute budget shortfall and a rapidly growing unfunded pension liability, which sits at nearly $3 billion, and to save further cuts to essential city services.
City workers, led by San Jose's police union, sued, demonstrating how difficult it is for local governments in the United States - even with a reform measure backed by voters - to rein in soaring pension and other retirement costs.
In its legal brief on Tuesday, the San Jose Police Officers' Association argued that "Measure B", the pension reform initiative, violated the vested pension and other retirement rights of city workers.
"Those rights cannot be legislated away by defendant city of San Jose, or the voters," the union argued, "because such rights are protected by the California Constitution and the parties' collective bargaining agreement."
The city fired back in its 70-page brief, arguing that it was for the police and other unions to prove that Measure B was illegal and unconstitutional. In that regard, the city argued, the unions "failed to proffer any testimony or other evidence."
Michael Sweet, a San Francisco bankruptcy attorney and who is not involved in the case, said the San Jose litigation is being closely watched by other U.S. cities, including those already in bankruptcy such as California's Stockton and San Bernardino, and Detroit in Michigan.
"Even though San Jose isn't in bankruptcy, what they are doing is addressing the same kind of pension issues being faced in those bankrupt cities," Sweet said. "Mayor Reed's measure was an approach to addressing these pension issues, which in some instances have become unsustainable."
San Jose's pension reform has not yet been adopted because of the unions' lawsuit. The city's pension spending rose to $245 million last year from $73 million in 2001. The city has had to slash other spending and services to try and balance its budget.
The court case consolidated five lawsuits brought by two unions, individual employees and retirees. The judge overseeing the case has scheduled an October 10 hearing, ahead of a final ruling.
The case is in Santa Clara County Superior Court, No. 1-12-CV-225926
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Stylish seat..! Looks great
The seat fit like a glove and the bike looks great.The day I put it on I did a 500 mile test ride.Not too bad for a seat called bare bones.Go ahead and buy this seat.
This seat lowered me about an inch on my 08 Road King. Looks much better than the OEM seat. Also added a fender Bib. The seat is a bit harder than the OEM To uring seat but feels better on my back. Havn't ridden many miles yet, just local.
I absolutely love this seat! I was looking for a solo seat that was not only comfortable, but that dropped my butt a little closer to the pavement. Mission accomplished. Thanks J&P!
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Awesome, exactly as I envisioned. Real quality, perfect fit.
I really like the seat its really comfortable a little hard but I'm sure after a few hundred miles it will break it great. The seat feels like it pushed me back an inch or 2 but also feels like it raised the seat height 1" or 2". Overall great seat.
nice seat,the neck should be longer.
This solo seat looks real good, and feels good on my old 1978 XLH1000 Sportster. I have ordered 2 LePera seats from JP, and am well pleased with the experience. Rick Cleckler
Very nice seat. The appearance of my bike improved dramatically! The seat sits well. Very happy with the quality.
great seat. It is more comfortable than I expected from a seat with so little cushion material. I would definately recommend it to anyone with a softail. It has great contour lines that work well with the bike. It lowers the ride height a bit depending on what seat you had before.
The seat looks great on my 2003 Softail
what a great looking seat really changes the look of the bike. and terrific quality
I love the seat, but don't like the looks. I would like a lower profile seat but I have been riding 300 /400 mile trips and am only a little soar. I guess you give looks 4 comfort...
Bought this for my 2005 Ultra Classic. Like this seat a lot. Fits great. Lowered my butt an inch or more. Looks great too. At first it was a bit hard. Cheeks would cramp up after 70 to 80 miles. Now it is much more comfortable. Can ride 300 to 400 miles a day without an cramping of cheeks.
Seat arrived exactly on time and fit correctly. I am very happy with this product and will purchase more items from J&P
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This seat is great. I put this seat on my 06 Harley Nighttrain. It made a huge improvement over the stock seat. It has put me in a better riding position. I was hesitant ordering a seat online but I highly recommend this seat.
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Love my new seat! Got a bad ass look, great comfort, and it gives you a great excuse to keep scanks off the back! Lol. I would recommend this seat to any solo rider. A partner of mine just ordered him one because he was jealous of mine!
Such a nice built seat but too bad they couldn't weld the front tab on the seat pan straight. It still fit OK and it does come with the rear mounting bracket.
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Reviewed By Michael K (Flemington, NJ) Reviewed for a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica —11/5/2007 8:48 AM
I had a rear gear liner for my previous vehicle. But they didn't make one for my new Pacifica. So I tried the canvasback. Both the rear gear and this canvasback are great- I work as an environmental consultant so I need to occasionally throw some slop in the back of the vehicle and need something to keep the cargo area clean. I had my last vehicle for 6 years and when I went to trade it in I just took the rear gear out and it was as good as the day I bought it. The canvasback I actually prefer to the rear gear. Both are nice and heavy duty material that cleans right off. But canvas back just covers the carpeted areas and so is a bit more fitted and neat looking. The rear gear goes up the sides of the cargo area to cover the plastic bits. I thought I'd miss that but after having he canvas back for a while I prefer not having that. The plastic wipes right up so there's no real need for me to cover it and it just looks much neater and more polished with the canvasback. A couple minor things they could make better- the pacifica like many vehicles has a small compartment under the cargo floor- I keep my towing ball and some cleaning supplies in there so i occasionally want to get in there. The canvas back covers the floor perfectly and sticks down to the carpet with Velcro-like strips sewed in. They hold it in place really good. Bad side of that is when you want to get into the little storage compartment you have to rip it up off the carpet- I'm a little weary the carpet is going to get warn or fuzzy in those areas like used Velcro loops gets over time. Second- the liner is really nice and covers the whole floor. Up the backs of the 3rd and 2nd row seats. The Pacifica has a flap that folds off one of the second row seats so that when seats are folded flat the depression over the center console can be made perfectly flat. The canvasback people even included a cover for that! My minor complaint is the instructions were very generic so it took some trial and error to figure out how to attach it all so the fo


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Price: $29.95
IntroductionYou maybe asking, what the heck this is good for? Well, I'm going to tell you! A hard drive mobile rack allows you to take your existing 3.5" hard drives and place them in this device, which then mounts in to your 5.25" drive bay. You might be saying, Why do that when you can get 5.25" hard drive mounting brackets? Well, this device isn't just a way for you to mount your hard drive in a 5.25" bay. For example, I have one of these in my work computer and one in my home computer. This makes it very easy for me to take my work home with me. When I get thru at the end of the day, I pull the drive out, take it home, and push the drive in my mobile rack at home. This would be great for video editors, because they work with very large files, and there is no way they can put their work on CD and take it home with them.
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The mobile rack is very easy to operate. It has a handle in the front, and when you lift it up the device (that holds your hard drive) slides out of the bay.
So, where do you put your hard drive? Right here! One of the aluminum panels slide off, so you can mount your hard drive inside. Also inside you will find a 4 pin power connector and an ATA100 ide cable to connect to your hard drive. Notice the nice little fan :)
Here is an image of the fan on the other side of the device. It has a very flat profile.
InstallationThe only problem with Kingwin products, that I have seen so far, is the instructions. They are not very detailed. This was the same problem I had with the, Multifunction panel that I reviewed of their's. However, I did figure out how to use it, I think almost any geek could :)
The installation is pretty basic stuff.. You mount your hard drive in the mobile rack. Then connect the IDE and power cables to your hard drive.
Then you slide the mobile rack in to one of your empty 5.25" drive bay's and securely fasten it with the provided screws.
That's all there is to it! The key will lock the device so that nobody can come along and take your hard drive out :) or, your kids take it out while your computer is running.
Conclusion A very nice device Kingwin has here. It wasn't flimsy like the Multifunction panel was. (I hope they make the Multifunction panel aluminum) I have seen similar mobile racks, but were made cheaply, and were not aluminum. Thumbs up to Kingwin on this excellent product!
I'd like to thank Kingwin for providing this product for us to review. You can purchase one of these from CrazyPC.com.
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Organic search is pretty vital for any business, PPC ads are increasingly clicked on by a higher proportion of searchers, and with Google Hummingbird, social is likely to become more important for long tail search results.
Anthony Robinson, Head of SEO at Razsor, Auto Trader's search and web design arm, talked us through how these three disciplines should be seen in the round.
First off, Anthony encouraged us to think of the tangible differences between Google and Facebook. Tangible in the sense of how users input queries into each.
Google, though it serves more contextual results, is used for plain searches for information whereas users will turn to Facebook if they want to spend time looking for friends' recommendation, perhaps from friends who live a certain part of the world.
Despite the differences between Facebook and Google, and the fact they often seem siloed, Anthony argued we need to break down the digital rivalry. Planners need to work across multiple platforms and the lessons from each should be shared around.
Part of sharing insights across SEO, PPC and social is making sure every role in your team feels like they are part of the overall strategy.
Using PPC keyword data to create organic content and to optimise landing pages is important, as is increasing the authority of content via social media.
Refining and reiterating AdWords copy also continues in the background. Being reactive with PPC and social will help Autotrader to be first in the market when it comes to new models of cars.
Some brands are moving away from ad spend
Anthony gave Ford and Mercedes as examples of leading lights in the automotive sector. Mercedes are moving towards making content instead of buying ads.
The Mercedes site's performance in the SERPs hints at a link profile that's twenty times bigger than that found in actuality.
So how can Mercedes's effectively outperform its link profile? Through social media activity around its content.
Where in the tail?
Anthony acknowledged that motor they can't always compete with car manufacturers when optimising for brand names in organic search. Midtail search terms are more important. At the longer end of the tail, social targeting is important.
This is often for contextual search terms such as 'where can I buy a ford?'.
Social is an area that SEO managers have control over. Whilst you can't do anything about the number of brand searches or the age of your domain, search managers can try to control social activity.
Even tweets to product pages are going to be important for ranking in the long tail.
In summary
- Don't rely too heavily on PPC. After all, clicks cost money.
- Don't rely too heavily on SEO. Google can always change its algorithm and the game.
- Use social media. Google plus pages appear in 30% of brand Google searches, so you have to be working with them.
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In the Q&A, Anthony gave an interesting answer to this question. He said Autotrader uses an attribution model and works on cost per lead.
To give some idea of the keywords behind traffic, the team apportions URLs to search terms or groups of search terms. So a visitor to 'about us' is deemed as having performed a brand search, and so on.
On top of this, they use wordchecker and searchmetrics day-to-day for keyword research.
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A delegate from a pharmaceuticals company asked about the best plan of attack for those that can't buy ads or do social media.
Anthony encouraged them to investigate the user journey and the SERPs from mobile voice searches and other contextual searches that will only proliferate over the next couple of years.
If content can be optimised for these mobile contextual searches and voice search, then good results may be achievable without ads or social.
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The (not provided) solution for organic search traffic works well on larger sites, blogs and online stores, but doesn't help much for smaller sites whose homepages rank for both their brand and keyword searches. Incorporating AdWords keyword data and Webmaster Tools search queries can help in these situations.
RE: So a visitor to 'about us' is deemed as having performed a brand search, and so on.
This works for brands such as Autotrader where there are limited brand extension searches. For other brands where more brand extensions exist a different approach is necessary. For example, if you are Topshop there are likely to be far more brand searches such as 'Top Shop dresses', 'Topshop skirts', etc, and these searches would land on the same page as someone searching for 'dresses' or 'skirts' generically. In those circumstances you cannot use the landing page to determine whether a search is brand-based or not. The solution to this is a more sophisticated attribution model that looks beyond the landing page using some clever maths.
"Google plus pages appear in 30% of brand Google searches..."
But, as an active user base, is used by how many? Can't help thinking G is continuing to flog a dead dog to the consumers with it's limp social network that isn't getting any popularity in the market.
It seems to be purely a 'tick the box' social network, to get some extra visibility in search and to contribute to rankings...but not because people use it.
The change to YouTube that requires users to log in with their G+ credentials to post comments suggests that it's a bit too early to say it's a dead dog being flogged.
It is not Facebook but it doesn't need to be.G+ has always been about identity management, cross-device tracking, ad serving, and general Google user governance. Within that context it has been fairly successful.
The YouTube change is big - YouTube by most accounts is the second most used 'search engine' in most countries (mostly after Google's traditional search engine) and so requiring users to log in to G+ to post comments not only links Google's traditional search and YouTube user profiles, but also fixes a long standing problem with YouTube, which is that it can't be used to build a community because of all the trolls and spammers diminishing it to 'just' a passive video channel.
thanks for the comments guys.
re URLs and keywords, Anthony did talk about having a more complicated attribution model and using AdWords and webmaster tools, but I didn't get further detail I'm afraid.
I've been a long time lurker on the SEO scene but I feel I must comment here. This article contains little substance and that which is does provide is misinformative at best.
Whilst it's true that social does affect the rankings, Google+ being at the forefront, it does not mean that you shouldn't also rely heavily on GOOD SEO. It is true Google does change its algorithm but it is also true that those who perform SEO with a focus on users and not solely on performing well in the results pages routinely achieve higher rankings and are less affected by algorithm updates and data refreshes.
On the (not provided) front, attributing branded traffic to certain pages is a false economy. The solution we and many other companies are using is to try and target keywords to specific pages and measuring their rankings. It's then possible to plot month on month organic traffic to specific landing pages alongside keyword rankings being tracked. Further, using the CD parameter from the referral string does allow you to attribute some organic traffic to certain keywords but is best used as a guide rather than a KPI.
Just to summerise, I think the most telling thing in this article is that a pharmaceuticals company was told to focus on user journey and mobile voice searches. They bear very little relevance to garnering traffic to a pharmaceuticals website. This article is nothing but buzz words fluffed up with a smattering of SEO related keywords.
Thanks for commenting. Sorry if I misrepresented Anthony here.
He was very much talking about content (and the user) as the focus for one's efforts.
On the pharmaceuticals front, although he mentioned voice search, he also mentioned Google maps and the mobile user journey. I think the point was generally to investigate how your content is engaged with - are there contextual searches you need to be more aware of? how does your content display on mobile? etc.
As I'm not an SEO, I hope this isn't too fluffy, but the main point I feel is that SEO, PPC and social have to be looked at together (and I think Google are doing more to enable this).
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Wow, Google plus is really a very important factor these days. I have been reading and learning that integrating social media helps a lot in your ranking, especially with Google plus.
It seems that pay per click (PPC) is becoming more important. I think it needs to be done correctly or it won't be much help. As I've researched more about it and looked at heat maps of Google search results I've noticed where the majority of traffic is looking. It seems it would be an excellent idea to get more familiar with PPC and use it more often for your site if you want to get a lot of traffic.


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If there's one thing coffee enthusiasts are consistently great at, it's being fickle. Whether it's how one stirs, skims, or pours, each year ushers in new ideas and toys that absolutely, positively contradict and improve upon old thinking. Old like you know, last year. We now take a moment to revisit four of 2012's most trendy coffee tools.
The Steampunk Brewer
Hailed, rumored, regaled, and toured around coffee conventions in 2012 is the yet-to-be-fully-deployed four-headed coffee brewer known as the Steampunk. Conceived by the engineering wizards at Utah's Alpha Dominche, the machine—made for cafes, probably won't fit on your kitchen counter—is a riff on the Japanese coffee syphon, only with steam-driven agitation within the brewing chamber, state-of-the-art controls, and room for barista flair.
The machine began appearing in exclusive coffee labs around the country this year, as well as one tea shop (yes, it's the machine that does everything). While the Steampunk is still under fine-tuning, its retro-futuristic sex appeal and the requisite new-expensive-toy-on-the-block high price tag ($13,000) have people curious to see whether it can hold its own in a busy coffee shop environment. Steampunk, we'll have to see what your future holds.
The Espro Press
Working on a considerably smaller scale is Canada's Espro, whose confidence that they could build a better French Press was proven this year with the Espro Press. The handsome, double-walled stainless press includes a second level of microfiltering beyond the traditional French Press screen—allowing all the aromatic and sweet flavor benefits found in this method, but reducing the cup-soiling silt that's inevitably left behind.
The Espro Press costs a fair shake more than the average Bodum (or IKEA) press-pot, but once you've played around with it (or simply enjoyed how beautiful it looks on your coffee shelf) you're likely to become a convert.
The Prima Tamp
A late entry into 2012's espresso game is Prima Coffee's adjustable coffee tamper, the Prima Tamp. Designed to be ergonomically suited to "any barista of any build," the tamper's handle can be locked into place at the angle of one's choice—potentially changing the wrist game for anyone willing to be a test subject. The American-made, Indiana Black Walnut-handled tamper resembles something of a high-tech dinner bell, and threatens to help baristas and cafe managers rethink everything they've ever known about how they tamp.
The Kalita Craze
Finally, it would be impossible to let 2012 slip by without acknowledging it as the year of the Kalita craze. The unique flat-bottomed brewers manufactured by this Japanese equipment company have gained steady notoriety as easy, ideal brewers for home and cafe alike, largely through the efforts of Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters' Nick Cho, whose considerable megaphone to the internet (as well as a national gear tour) has done much to create buzz for the brand and its unique brewing properties.
The suite of pourover brewers offers a range of choices all based on the same, cone-walled, flat-bed principle, from ceramic to glass to metal (or perhaps you'll opt for the Chemex-like "style set" with its own carafe.) Whichever your favorite device, it may not be long before someone invents something else exciting to pour coffee through, so get in on the action now!
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