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August 24, 2015
By: Amy Schulz, VP of Membership at NACCE
On August 19, I had the distinct honor of visiting the Bay Area Entrepreneur Center hosted by Skyline College in San Bruno, CA. The BAEC is part business incubator, part accelerator, part co-working space and part community resource center. Located just ten miles south of San Francisco, the BAEC faces stiff competition in the incubator/accelerator space, but they are able to hold their own in this fierce arena by serving the entrepreneurs of the local community. My generous hosts for the visit were Dr. Tammy Robinson the Interim Dean of Global Learning, Alex Kramer the Deputy Sector Navigator for Small Business, Southwest Bay Area Region, and Pcyeta Stroud the Director of BAEC.
From left to right, Alex Kramer, Pcyeta Stroud, Amy Schulz and Dr. Tammy Robinson at the Bay Area Entrepreneurship Center.
While there are many success stories born out of the center itself, I personally was most inspired because I had opportunity to pay tribute to a dear friend who founded the center just one year ago, Richard Soyombo. Serving as Dean of Global Learning at Skyline College, Richard Soyombo was larger than life and full of ambitions for what is possible in the world. Richard passed away suddenly this past April, and his death rocked his colleagues from around the world. Richard was Nigerian and an international businessman and entrepreneur.
I first met Richard in 2013 after taking a group of my Feather River College students to Uganda for development and entrepreneurship projects. We connected immediately on the power and importance of cross-cultural exchanges to and from Africa. We shared a belief that expanding networks on both continents will result in entrepreneurial activities and developmental progress. He invited me to bring my students to Skyline College to share our experience with college leadership in order to expand study abroad programs at his college.
During his time at Skyline College, Richard bridged many cultures and created opportunities for business and entrepreneurship education for countless students and the community as a whole. Richard fervently believed in the power of entrepreneurship to empower people from any background, and his passion for the field was infectious. Richard shared his vision of economic empowerment through entrepreneurship with his top college leaders, resulting in the support for the BAEC.
As I toured the BAEC, I could feel the energy and the essence of Richard's vision for the future. During our laughter-filled lunch, I could almost hear his warm, booming laugh that was his trademark. Most poignantly, I was struck by the impact he left behind with the Bay Area Entrepreneurship Center and his lasting leadership. By acting on his inspiration, he has left a legacy to serve entrepreneurs and students and give hope to anyone who choose to believe in their own potential.
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On Tuesday, August 4, the President hosted the first-ever White House Demo Day celebrating the important role entrepreneurship plays in America's economy. We were honored and thrilled to be included in this inaugural event where we announced our Rapid Curriculum Development pilot in partnership with MassChallenge, Quinsigamond Community College and Bunker Hill Community College.
As part of this pilot, we will create and distribute a national best practices template for quickly developing curriculum with industry partners using Lean Startup methods to meet unfilled job training needs of employers. The NACCE team would especially like to recognize Joe Kapp, Entrepreneur in Residence, from Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College for being instrumental in blazing the entrepreneurship trail at Demo Day with our President, Rebecca Corbin. Read more here and see the full #WHDemoDay video below.
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The elusive "21st Century skills" is one of the latest trends in workforce development, which has simultaneously captivated the attention of employers while mystifying workforce educators on how to empower students with these valuable skills. To better understand these essential work skills and prepare community college educators to train students, NACCE is proud to partner with the New World of Work at Feather River College and the Foundation of California Community Colleges with financial support from the California Community College Chancellor's Office Doing What Matters initiative. Amy Schulz, NACCE Vice President of Membership, and Rajinder Gill, New World of Work Director of 21st Century Work Skills, facilitated a 2-day train-the-trainer event and a 1-day digital badging skills panel for 21st Century Skills August 5 through 7, 2015. California Community Colleges Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development Van Ton-Quinlivan welcomed attendees and urged them on how important this work is to fill the workforce skills gap in California and beyond.
This training and panel was the culmination of a two-year project to identify and develop curriculum and pedagogy for 21st Century Work Skills. Schulz and Gill began the work in 2013 under the auspices of entrepreneurial skills and quickly realized that these were transferrable skills necessary across all sectors and gained through practice in the workplace. This year under Gill's direction, New World of Work was selected to implement this training in 10 pilot colleges throughout California. Each college will embed the 21st Century Work Skills training within a work-based learning program so that students will have the opportunity to practice the skills in the workplace. Classroom time is reserved for introduction of skills and reflection of students own aptitude and goals. About the same time that New World of Work was awarded the statewide pilot, Schulz was joined NACCE as Vice President of Membership.
Schulz explained, "It is truly an honor to continue the New World of Work project through the lens of NACCE and the needs of our national membership. The original project was to translate what entrepreneurs need to be successful, and what we found were these were skills that most everyone will need be successful in the modern workforce. In addition, these skills or traits align with what employers have been demanding." Because the curriculum was co-created with the public funds of the Doing What Matters initiative, it is open source and available at New World of Work website for anyone to use. The train-the-trainer instruction provides an in-depth context and pedagogy.
Representatives from the 10 pilot colleges learned how the rapid changes in work, such as technological advances and a globally competitive workforce, has impacted workforce skills development. After two days of intensive training, the educators received New World of Work train-the-trainer certifications in order to empower other educators, as well as students, on their home campuses.
The next step of the project is to develop digital badges so that employers can recognize students with vetted 21st Century Work Skills. On August 7, fifteen industry representatives gathered to help identify observable behaviors of 21st Century Work Skills in the workplace. For instance, an observable behavior of resilience is quickly adjusting to change in a project deadline. By the end of the day, these professionals had provided an extensive list of demonstrations of the skills, which will be provided to an assessment expert to translate into 21st Century Work Skills competencies. Those results will then serve as the foundation for the digital badging project to be housed on the LaunchPath platform.
For more information about the project, please contact Rajinder Gill at email@example.com.
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The newest edition of NACCE's journal Community College Entrepreneurship is now available. It is jam-packed with ideas about cultivating an entrepreneurial culture on your campus. We encourage you to read about what some community colleges are doing to boost enrollment, retention and student success.
Gain insight from four presidents who talk about how the Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge impacts their colleges.
Articles about critical collaborations, rethinking the way entrepreneurship is taught, and seizing entrepreneurial opportunities will hopefully spur new ideas and approaches for you to try at your college or center.
Our partner columns from ELI, The Coleman Foundation, HP Life and ARC include a thought piece on framing the brain for learning and how e-learning tools played a major role in a statewide business pitch competition. Engage your entrepreneurial mindset and take a look at this quarter's issue!
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When recommending a business formation type, advisors typically take into account taxation, legal liability, and record keeping requirements as they relate to the particular circumstances of the would-be business owner. Missing from many advisors' conversations is a fourth element – the business owner's ethics and how they are expressed through the business model and operations. There is a strong case to be made for advisors to have a working knowledge of social purpose entities (SPEs) such as B and social purpose corporations, and low-profit, limited liability companies (LC3s). Worker cooperatives also fit into this SPE category, though this formation differs from the others in a number of ways.
Most business advisors tend to zero in on limited liability companies, and rarely if ever mention SPEs as alternatives. While LLCs have risen quickly in popularity, the most common formation is still sole proprietorship. There are practical reasons for keeping it simple. Many start-ups will not survive beyond year 3 or 4. The business model and ownership of any given venture may shift significantly within the first 5 years.
B-Corps, SPCs, and LC3s are options for business owners who strive to build organizations that emphasize the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit. By allowing SPE designations, states are validating the right of business entities to place their social missions on par with the responsibility to deliver shareholder value. Owners of these firms believe that doing good and doing well are not mutually exclusive. They are attempting to take to the discussion of "corporate social responsibility" beyond the theoretical, feel-good practices of large corporations.
There is no doubt, however, that SPEs are part of an increasingly complex and evolving landscape of legal, accounting, regulatory, and ethical issues affecting business and the kinds of businesses entrepreneurs are choosing to form. They are approved in one form or another in almost all 50 states. Twenty-nine states have statutes that allow B-Corps, social purpose or flexible purpose (California only) corporation. L3Cs, first formed in Vermont have now spread to 10 states. Illinois now has a Benefit LLC, the only such hybrid in the country. Legislation is pending in other states. The process of becoming a certified B corporation, which requires meeting certain performance and legal requirements, is a governed by a non-profit organization, B Labs. More can be learned about this certification process by viewing a two-part webinar, "The Path to B Corp Certification", which can be found on YouTube. Below is part 1.
While worker cooperatives are well established in Europe, they have been receiving considerable attention of late in the US, in part because of the film Shift Change. In most respects, worker cooperatives operate like any other business. These firms may hire a professional management staff, but the major decisions about what the company produces and how are made by the member-owners on the basis of one person, one share, one vote. In addition to being profitable, worker cooperatives promote the economic welfare of all workers as a core value. The Democracy at Work institute, formed by the Federation of Cooperatives, provides a wealth of information about this formation type.
SPEs are not a panacea, but they do force business owners to think about their value proposition and zero in on an actual need or problem in the market. While they may be more complex than standard LLCs, they may also become good alternatives to non-profit formations, which can be very complicated and time-consuming to set up. Whether or not these entities can deliver on their lofty goals in significant numbers remains to be seen, but they deserve advisors' attention. There is a niche for advisors who are willing to help entrepreneurs incorporate social missions into their business models. A working knowledge of these formation types is a tool that advisors should have in their toolboxes.
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Born out of natural curiosity last year, Kaskaskia College undertook a faculty and staff survey just to see who had entrepreneurial experiences in their lives. We uncovered a small but exciting number of resources right in our midst. This year, we circled back and interviewed a number of them in more detail, to better determine how and when to use their knowledge. Of course the closing question in each interview was "will you continue to help us"? Our long term goal is to have a number of mentors ready for action.
Because the ASK has been in person and conversational we are better able to judge enthusiasm and commitment... important qualities of co-creators. Further, with the personal connections made, the door is open to asking for additional help in the future. We also better understand the interests of each person and what resources they bring into co-creation. With regard to faculty, several NEW prospects emerged for a cross campus/cross college team to be formed this Fall.
The initial survey served a really useful purpose in the identification of prospects for follow up. What we have learned throughout our effectuation journey is that the personal one-on-one talks are the most productive. Larger group settings are fine for setting the stage and for introducing the principles of effectuation, but not much more. The one-on-one ASK draws out commitments and co-creators.
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The thing about free advice is that a lot of it is given that ought to be followed, but isn't. Take, for example, the free advice I was given just yesterday, on an airplane, by Brian Lamb. I even asked for this particular bit of advice, by the way, and even had to pester Brian a little bit to get it, since by nature I think he prefers not to tell people what to do. I asked about blogs.
Specifically, I asked about a good way to get started with blogging. Brian gave me some excellent advice, which he says was given to him: Spend a couple of weeks reading blogs, and maybe commenting here and there, and then when you are comfortable, you can start your own. Don't rush it.
I have to admit, this is good advice. Yet I am at this very moment ignoring it completely.
Brian gave me another tip, which I will follow: Don't feel like you have to have a full-blown blog on your first day. I'm easing into it. So, hello world (at least I don't have to say 10 PRINT "hello world" ; to make this work). Let's just see where we go.

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Our first response when we heard Amber Tamblyn got married over the weekend: Tibby is old enough to be getting married??
Our second reaction, once we realized that the "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" star is actually 29 years old, was: Whoa there. Check out that yellow wedding dress.
Tamblyn married comedian David Cross in a outdoor ceremony in an undisclosed location this past weekend with high-profile pals like America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel, Amy Poehler, Kristen Schaal and newlyweds Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in attendance. Questlove was also there, live-Instagramming pics of Amber in her long, form-fitting yellow wedding dress. (Side note: Questlove is really good at Instagram.)
A colorful dress for a wedding? Yup, it's a thing. Gwen Stefani married in a white-to-pink ombre gown back in 2002, but lately the trend for colored bridal gowns has resurfaced with Reese Witherspoon (light pink), Anne Hathaway (light pink) and Cynthia Nixon (vibrant green).
Even J-Woww, ever the conservative dresser, said she envisions herself in a pink wedding frock.
While white remains a mainstay, color isn't as rare as it used to be -- at least for celebrities. Amber's dress sure looked good on Instagram (filter: Rise), but we're still hesitant to embrace the trend ourselves. Check out Questlove's snaps from the Tamblyn-Cross wedding and tell us: would you were a non-white wedding dress?
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That quote has nothing to do with Game No. 154, which was played at my home in Little Italy yesterday. Ben uttered it while we were smoking cigars on the patio following a long, grueling game, in reference to a game at Weasel Moot. But I like it so much that I'm using it here.
Actually, we didn't have a whole lot of dying in Game No. 154. It was a pretty well balanced game that saw the fortunes of several powers rise and fall and sometimes rise again. As late as 1906, I was topping the board with only seven centers. We didn't see our first elimination till 1912.
Meanwhile, on this side of the world, we're setting up for Game No. 154, which will take place at my place in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood. I'm going to track supply centers online, so if you're interested, you can follow along here. Game starts at 10 a.m.
Hats off to Tony Prokes for a great recruiting weekend at Conception, the small gaming convention at the College of Dupage in Glen Ellyn.
Season 7 kicked off last night at the Red Lion in Lincoln Square with a novice game organized by Nate Cockerill. Nate and fellow new Sneakers John Gramila and Peter Lokken did an outstanding recruiting job. The game featured five new Weasels, two of whom were firstime players. In addition, a sixth potential member shadowed Nate for the first two game years before leaving for his Magic the Gathering Meetup in a different room.
And get this: The five new Weasels included two, count 'em, two women.
In each of the past two years, the player who topped the Undercard game qualified for the next year's Royale. This year could be your turn.
Season 6 isn't even cold, and already, we're looking ahead to next year. Season 7 league play will officially kick off the weekend of Sept. 24 at the Conception gaming convention at the College of Dupage. Tony Prokes will be our master of ceremonies for a fun weekend of Diplomacy.
The bleeding of players for this year's Weasel Pyle started on Wednesday, when Milwaukee Mafiaman Michael Bartlein bowed out due to logistical problems. By Friday, we were hemorrhaging.
Ryan Whalen dropped out due to illness. Eamon Driscoll had car problems. Newcomers Laura Kliman and Dave Koob made other plans.
And finally, we have the results from Game No. 188, which was played June 27 at the Red Lion in Lincoln Square. The game ended by time limit after the Fall 1907 turn in the following center counts:
You can't blame Carlos Otero if his first impression was that Diplomacy was a piece of cake. He learned the game way back in September in our second game of the season, and he promptly topped the board.
Reality quickly set in, however. In his next five games, he was eliminated three times and managed a total of seven supply centers. But in Game No. 189 played yesterday at Dan Burgess' home in Downers Grove, the Venezuelan native who was naturalized in March once again had his cake and ate it, too. The game ended by draw vote in Spring 1907 with Otero's England topping at 10 centers. The final center counts were:
On a Tuesday night at the Red Lion in Lincoln Square, 15 players showed up to get in another game of Diplomacy before the season ends next month. Aaron Bernhardt graciously agreed to sit out to make 14.
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Tucked away on a hill in West Tisbury rests an unlikely young girl. She's over six feet tall, has ears as big as hub caps and is stuffed with thrift store rubble. Her name is Ellie the elephant, and she's waiting to become the newest addition to the Martha's Vineyard Film Festival's Cinema Circus.
"There she is," said Hugh Phear, Ellie's creator, as he pointed through the screen door of his home which he has built, and is still building, from recycled material, including fallen branches and a kitchen table that was once a pool table.
Mr. Phear is the new education coordinator for the Cinema Circus. He has a bachelor's degree in studio art and industrial design, and has taught at the University of Arts in Philadelphia and at Parsons The New School for Design. He has also taught English and biology in Kenya.
Unofficial Elephant Creator and Trainer is new on his resume.
"I hope she makes people smile," he said.
In addition to being a life-size elephant, Ellie can walk, blink and use her trunk to tickle. Emblazoned on her cloth saddle are the words Cinema Circus. She has been created with all ages in mind, said Mr. Phear.
"There are very young kids and kids as old as thirteen or fourteen."
Mr. Phear patted Ellie and added "Plus the parents — everyone enjoys the circus."
The Cinema Circus takes place almost every Wednesday evening this summer beginning at 5 p.m. at the Chilmark Community Center as a warm up to the films. Ellie is not the only performer either. There is face painting, stilt walkers, dancers, hula-hoopers and a ring master, too. After the circus everyone moves inside the community center for a series of kid-friendly short films. This year, Professor Projector makes an appearance to help kids understand the behind-the-scenes nature of creating movies.
"The kids' programs break down the myth that the machines and the processes of production are outside of their understanding. In fact, kids are quite savvy with this stuff," said Mr. Phear.
The summertime Cinema Circus began four years ago as an addition to the film festival, and has been growing ever since. Other kids' programs have steadily developed alongside.
Lindsey Scott, the head of children's programming, first became acquainted with the festival as a parent before there was a circus.
"I saw something great but knew it could be even better," she said. Mrs. Scott approached Thomas Bena, the founder of the Martha's Vineyard Film Festival, and together they "invented the Cinema Circus in order to expand all the ways the festival could attract families. There's performance, face painting, and a really playful environment," she said.
The children's program in general is still expanding. "We're still adding. We see so many possibilities to embellish what we have and reach a more diversified audience on the Island."
The Film Festival is making strides to connect to more Island nonprofits, companies, camps and libraries to further promote the festival's goal of increasing media literacy in the community.
General manager Brian Ditchfield said, "Media literacy involves getting people to understand what goes into making film, and also to critically analyze how film tells a story. Kids, especially, are ready to dive right in."
During the school year, Mr. Ditchfield and Mr. Phear spent twelve weeks at the West Tisbury School with the fourth grade class, writing screenplays and movies that tied Vineyard life to classic Aesop's Fables. Kids worked in front of and behind the camera and were able to "glimpse all aspects of film," according to Mr. Ditchfield.
"It was a totally magical experience," he added. "The outgoing kids encouraged the shy ones. Enthusiastic kids spread their excitement. By the end, everyone got to be good at everything. We're creating the next generation of Vineyard film makers."
Mrs. Scott also worked with Island youth during the school year. She went to the Public Charter School with Jennifer Christy, a member of the advisory board for Cinema Circus, both of whom had previously taught art at the charter school. They returned to teach a special program that was part film and part visual art. Students in the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades made puppets, wrote a screenplay and filmed an original movie entitled Bloom, that can now be viewed on YouTube. Mrs. Scott acted as producer but handed the reigns of directing and cinematography over to charter school junior Ian Chickering, who recently premiered his own film, Last Night on Earth, at the Capawock Theatre in Vineyard Haven.
The Martha's Vineyard Film Festival has also expanded its work outside of the children's programs. For the first time, there will be down-Island screenings this summer of select feature films and documentaries shown as part of the adult portion of the Wednesday night screenings.
"We're spreading our wings," said Mr. Bena. "We want to do more, and by creating more venues, we'll be serving more of the Island population." The Film Festival will continue to host dinners at each screening, too. The theme this year is good health — greens, grains and grilled food, courtesy of Chris Fischer of Beetlebung Farm and The Scottish Bakehouse. There's also live music with Shawn Barber of Goodnight Louise, Phil Darosa, Dana Edelman and Heather Wolfe.
A complete schedule of events, screenings and special guests is available on tmvff.org, but Mr. Bena said that there are a few features that especially "pack a punch." One is Joe Berlinger's Under African Skies, which documents Paul Simon's controversial foray into African music and culture during his Graceland album and tour. Mr. Berlinger will attend the screening and give a talk afterwards. There's also Knuckleball!, a documentary that follows Tim Wakefield of the Red Sox and New York Met R.A. Dickey through a full baseball season. Mr. Wakefield is scheduled to attend the screening and afterwards be available for questions.
The season officially starts this coming Wednesday, June 27, at the Chilmark Community Center. Cinema Circus begins at 5 p.m., followed by a series of short films for kids. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. and the feature documentary, Marina Abromovic The Artist is Present starts at 8 p.m.
Ellie the elephant, with Mr. Phear tucked inside, will be making her debut that day. Both are excited about their close-up.
"I've just always liked making things," Mr. Phear said.
Ellie just smiled and raised her trunk in agreement.


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servo replied to Tim.D's topic in GeneralSince 1994, I've never ever ever ever thought that we would lose. This is the first year that I don't really have much confidence in the team. Too many 1/2 broken players, too many mental mistakes and lack of execution. If Howard plays the best hockey of his life and one of our role players gets streaky and two of either Dats, Z, Fil or Mule carry the team on their back, we limit the turnovers to less than 1/10 of our passes and while we don't allow for any odd man rushes, we will win, however I predict we lose in six. I really hope they don't lose in the first round, but they have looked mediocre at best as of late with terrible lapses in defensive coverage. I've been pissed off about the loss they handed to us back on December 15th. Now, we realize how monumental that game was. For those that didn't see it, we kicked their ass the whole game. The Wings held on to the puck all night. Rinne had 37 quality saves. We went 2/2 on the powerplay and went into the 3rd with a 3-2 lead. At that time, the defence was tight and the team was playing with a ton of poise and confidence. And then came Weber :/ Weber had two goals a power-play blast with 4:24 left in the 3rd and a blue-line flukey knuckler three minutes later. Had we won that game, we would have home ice. HUGE. The best "X" factor is Filpula seems to really elevate his game when he plays opposite to Rinne. GO WINGS!!!!!!!!
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servo posted a topic in GeneralWest: (8) King vs (1) Canucks => Canucks in 6 (7) Sharks vs (2) Blues => Blues in 5 (6) Hawks vs (4) Coyotes => Hawks in5 (5) Wings vs (4) Preds => Preds in 6 Round 2 (1) Canucks vs (6) Hawks => Hawks in 7 (2) Blues vs (4) Preds => Blues in 7 Round 3 (6) Hawks vs (2) Blues => Blues in 7 East: Round 1 (8) Sens vs (1) Rangers => Rangers in 5 (7) Caps vs (2) Bruins => Bruins in 5 (6) Devis vs (3) Panthers => Devils in 4 (5) Flyers vs (4) Penguins => ?/? toss up here I'll take Flyers in 7 Round 2 (1) Rangers vs (6) Devils => Rangers in 6 (2) Bruins vs (5) Flyers => Bruins in 6 Round 3 (1) Rangers vs (2) Bruins => Rangers in 7 Finals Rangers vs Blues Blues in 7
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servo replied to NeverForgetMac25's topic in GeneralSt. Louis is overachieving. If their system gets into abit of a funk, they have to possibility to drop really fast. But beyond speculation, their biggest issue staying competitive is going to be their schedule. The last 1/3 of their season is PACKED with away games. They too (like the Wings) have excelled at home, but that is unlikely to last on the road. IMO, they are are really good team, but not as good as their points in the standings. Chicago is Chicago. What they do at the trade deadline is my biggest concern. If they add a legitimate top 6 forward and stay healthy, they can easily beat us in a 7 games series. Fortunately, they have a pretty tough last 1/3 of the season. At this point, the Wings are winning, but not playing as well as they have and their schedule isn't bad down the road! At no point in time (that I can recall), has winning the division ever been more important!
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servo replied to RedArmy's topic in GeneralI feel so horrible for all of these players families. THis is so devastating.
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servo replied to Tim.D's topic in GeneralFantastic post. He usually sucks in the regular season, but this guy is a beast in the playoffs. Everyone hates to play against him and he'll beat the s*** out of you when your in front of the net. Only problem is we'll end up killing more penalties. Safe signing. Bottom line, is this years trade deadline will be like Christmas for Wings fans. We'll move Hudler and maybe a minor league/picks and end up with another superstar and maybe a role player. The thin layer of talent available today isn't worth spending money. All of the GM's that are (over)paying for free agents are going to be regretting their cap situation next year when the CBA drops the cap.
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servo replied to CaptainCaveMan's topic in GeneralFirst of all, you would gather more TV money with more interdivision matchups and higher ratings, therefore more revenue. In today's NHL, there is no such concept as a weak division, as they are supposed to be equal in potential and all have the capacity to win against any team. The NHL radio (Sirus) is all over this as a done deal. I'd love to see the Wings end up in the (L)eastern conference. Think of all of the advantages. I'd love to debate the benefits of the playoffs.
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servo replied to Hockeytown0001's topic in GeneralThats what happens when you go into the third and don't play to win. That stated, I like our chances. We need a little puck luck. Lets see if the hockey gods smile on us tonight!
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Out through the fields and the woods
And over the walls I have wended;
I have climbed the hills of view
And looked at the world, and descended;
I have come by the highway home,
And lo, it is ended.
The leaves are all dead on the ground,
Save those that the oak is keeping
To ravel them one by one
And let them go scraping and creeping
Out over the crusted snow,
When others are sleeping.
And the dead leaves lie huddled and still,
No longer blown hither and thither;
The last long aster is gone;
The flowers of the witch-hazel wither;
The heart is still aching to seek,
But the feet question 'Whither?'
Ah, when to the heart of man
Was it ever less than a treason
To go with the drift of things,
To yield with a grace to reason,
And bow and accept the end
Of a love or a season?
Poet: Robert Frost
Poem: 30.
Volume: A Boy's Will
Year: Published/Written in 1913
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This is a rush transcript from "Special Report," September 13, 2012. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.
RICHARD BENEDETTO, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY: There is a general feeling out there that the president, I think among the press corps, generally, not everybody but in general, that the president's policies are policies that they agree with. And when you agree with somebody's policies, it affects how you go after the person that you're covering.
And I think that in reverse that most reporters who were covering the White House when President Bush was president didn't generally agree with his policies. And that makes a difference. How do you think President Bush would have been treated if he had gone off to Las Vegas after this?
BRET BAIER, ANCHOR: One journalism professor's take on the questioning, the coverage of this week, all of the embassy back and forth and Mitt Romney, frankly, a lot of Mitt Romney. If you look at some of the statements, the tweets from some reporters, Mark Halperin from TIME, "[Romney] doubling down of criticism of the president for the statement coming out of Cairo is likely to be seen as one of the most craven and ill-advised tactical moves in this entire campaign." John Avlon with CNN, "Romney foreign policy attack was disgraceful." Ben Smith at Buzz Feed, "'Bungle...utter disaster...not ready for primetime...not presidential...Lehman moment.' And that's just the Republicans." Judge, your thoughts on all this?
JUDGE ANDREW NAPOLITANO, FOX NEWS SENIOR JUDICIAL ANALYST: I have not hesitated to disagree with Governor Romney where I felt like we had different value judgments. But this was one of the best things I have heard him say in all of his years in public life. It was strong, it was direct, it was clear, it was forceful, it was angry, and it was true. And these guys who are criticizing what he said don't want him to get elected, and that's why they're jumping on him.
BAIER: Kasie, a lot was made of the press conference and the talking before the press conference about what kind of questions would be asked of Mitt Romney. And then the questions came, and there were about seven in a row that were roughly the same. Your thoughts about covering this campaign? You have been on the trail with all of these folks and there are a lot of great journalists that travel with Governor Romney.
KASIE HUNT, ASSOCIATED PRESS: I think what you saw with that was just an instance where in fact, if there is discussion about such questions, the aim is really to make sure a wide variety of topics are covered. In this instance we had a hyper focus on this one particular subject, which was obviously what Governor Romney was there to talk about.
But more broadly, I think, the questions that were raised about what Romney has said, is if he is going to stand up and make this argument against President Obama and essentially say he is apologizing for America, sure, they've stood by that argument. I think, the questions were mainly about the timing of his statement and the fact they made a statement without knowing all of the facts on the ground, which is something that, you know, American officials are usually pretty careful about.
BAIER: Weighing that coverage versus the amount of coverage or scrutiny that president received or the administration policy received, it didn't seem like it --
HUNT: I think there was some surprise when, you know, you still had events unfolding on the ground in Libya late on Tuesday night. We knew that one American had been killed at least. We didn't -- we knew from Hillary Clinton about the same time that that person was an American official. And at that time we were all of a sudden hearing from the Romney campaign with some criticism of President Barack Obama when the president himself had not had a chance or did not have the information that he needed to weigh in at that point.
BAIER: Charles, you talked about the whole tick-tock about the Cairo embassy statement. And there is a pretty detailed article in Foreign Policy it's called "The Cable" it's a blog. But put that up, it goes in to detail about how that statement came out, when it came out and how the State Department reacted. Even Secretary Clinton reacted very angrily during that time. And it has specific quotes from senior State Department officials saying they didn't understand it. The statement was, quote, "...tone deaf. It didn't provide adequate balance. We thought all of the references to 9/11 were inappropriate, and we strongly advised against it," to your point.
CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER, SYNDICATED COLUMNIST: Look, they apparently have no idea how to handle this. Because her speech reiterated. It didn't use the word "apology" but said we are sorry for this expression of intolerance. And that is the problem that was at the beginning. They can't decide on that, can't decide if Egypt is an ally and can't decide if Obama's policy still stands. That's the issue, not Romney's statement.
BAIER: That is it for the panel. But we wanted to save time for a final goodbye to an American icon.
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The Maldron Hotel Citywest was formerly known as the Comfort Inn Citywest, and is located 13km from Dublin City Centre on the Naas Road. This city west hotel Dublin is excellent value for money and lives up to the standard you expect from the Maldron group of Hotels in Ireland. This 3 star Dublin west hotel is well situated for business being close to the Naas Road business Complexes and Citywest Business Campus read more
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|Simple Tiramisu
This is one of my favourite desserts. I find it very hard to resist in any Italian restaurant where I expect it to be stunning. I am attempting to show you that this is a very simple dessert that any of us can make at home with very few ingredients. Give it a go and I promise it will soon become a signature dish of your own.
- Separate 3 eggs into two bowls.
- To the whites add a pinch of salt and beat to firm peaks.
- To the yolks add 1/4 sugar and beat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is thick and whitish in colour.
- Add yolks to whites and little by little mix in a 250 gram tub of mascarpone that has been bought to room temperature.
- In another suitable bowl add a couple of cups of strong good quality coffee... and some marsala or your favourite alcohol if you wish.
- Quickly pass the sponge fingers through the coffee and place directly into your serving bowl. I prefer a flat dish but any of your favourite dishes or bowl will do. The biscuit fingers will very quickly absorb the coffee so speed is essential.
- Layering alternatively with the prepared mascarpone cream ... Large flat dish I have done two layers and I guess a loaf tin size you will most likely get three layers out of a large pack of sponge fingers.
- Dust the top layer with a dark good quality cocoa powder
- Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.


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For the millennial generation, who came of age as the relative calm of the late 20th century gave way to the turbulence of the 21st, worst-case scenarios are all too familiar. The shocking terror of Sept. 11, 2001 opened a deep wound that has only been inflamed by a wearying succession of outsize tragedies, from the devastation wreaked by hurricanes, tsunamis, and other increasingly extreme weather phenomena, to the worldwide economic instability caused by the 2008 financial crisis.
Eschatology is back in vogue. The success of shows like "The Walking Dead," or "Doomsday Preppers," in which Americans show off the stockpiles and survival skills they believe will help them survive the end of the world, is evidence that we are fascinated with the idea that everything we hold dear might be wiped away and we would be forced to start anew. It's equal parts fear and titillation; perhaps we as a society have so convinced ourselves of its inevitability that we're desperate for it to happen so we can at least stop worrying about it. "Frightened people didn't want bromides, expressions of hope, happy predictions," writes author Nathaniel Rich in "Odds Against Tomorrow." "They craved dread. . . . What would the future cost them? They wanted to hear that the price would be exorbitant."
Rich's novel follows Mitchell Zukor, a gifted young analyst who becomes obsessed with forecasting disasters after a massive earthquake obliterates Seattle. He immerses himself in data, looking for patterns that can help him prepare for the worst, but sinks deeper and deeper into obsession. "It was astonishing how much bad news was generated every day," he muses. "You had only to pay attention . . . and you could see the information accrete, like matter spiraling around a black hole." Fresh out of college, Zukor produces freelance prognostications that draw the attention of a unique start-up — FutureWorld — a company founded as a liability shelter for big corporations looking to protect themselves from claims following major catastrophes.
What began as a nervous tic evolves into a career, and spending day in and day out looking into the abyss begins to affect him: "The bad news brought a rush of excitement; it fortified, too. It reached an intimate part of him."His presentations become performances worthy of the Grand Guignol, dazzling his clients as he spins tales of disgruntled employees on bloody rampages, food riots in darkened streets following the crash of the electric grid, and apocalyptic Sino-American nuclear exchanges.
Rich is an imaginative storyteller, and his vivid vignettes are peppered with factoids that seem just true enough to be frightening. Though he began writing the book almost five years ago, Rich shows a bit of prescience in his plotting, setting the climax of the book in New York City in the midst of his Hurricane Tammy, whose devastating winds and floodwaters bear an uncanny resemblance to Hurricane Sandy. Caught in the storm, Mitchell is transformed from a shy, retiring number cruncher into a confident, capable survivalist — freed from the anxiety of anticipating disaster, he thrives within one. "Everything had become strange and he didn't want to miss what happened next. He was a spaceman encountering an alien landscape for the first time." But when normalcy begins to return to the ruined streets of Manhattan, he isn't sure he's ready to go back.
"Odds Against Tomorrow" examines the dangers of both Mitchell's dark pessimism and the complacency and denialism that can leave people susceptible to danger. While the latter's downsides are obvious, the corrosive nature of persistent vigilance is more subtle, and Rich shows that living with your eyes focused on the distant horizon can blind you to what's happening right in front of you.Michael Patrick Brady is a writer living in South Boston. He can be reached at mike@michael


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We are excited to have designed the website for KEY Swimewear. A leading Brand in Luxury Swimwear and bikinis in Dallas, Texas.
The team behind KEY Swimwear offers limited edition, high end bikinis. Complimentary tops and bottoms are interchangeable insuring unique customization and style that truly pops. Poolside, beachside, or on a private yacht. This swimwear collection will set you apart from the competition.
Export Your LinkedIn Contacts – Social Selling Quick Tip
A very powerful and often looked over feature in LinkedIn is the ability to export your contacts (including email addresses) to a .csv file.
A few reasons you may want to do this include:
- Adding your connections to your distribution list
- Add these contacts to nurture or other marketing related communications
- Updating your network when you change jobs, get a promotion, or another life event
Social Media offers many powerful tools, but at the end of the day your message always comes down to content and context. You want to deliver the right message, to the correct person, at the best possible time – through the appropriate medium. Having this list will allow you to communicate to your network via email when LinkedIn may be less appropriate or less compelling.
As promised, here are the shockingly easy instructions to export your connections to .csv!
- Login to LinkedIn and click on the tab 'Connections'
- Click the 'Settings' Gear in the top right corner of the page
- Click 'Export Linkedin Connections' in the right column
- Choose 'Microsoft Outlook (.CSV file)' and click 'Export'
- Save the document
voila, your connections are now freely available.
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Social Selling 101 – 8 Types of Content to Share for clicks!
Social Selling is a great way to prospect new customers. By growing your network on social networks like twitter and linkedin, you will be able to use those platforms to build domain knowledge and become a subject matter expert to your targets. I previously discussed the 7 Types of People you need to connect with to grow your social selling funnel, and today I am giving you a list of topics that will increase the likelihood of increased exposure for your content.
Social Selling 80 / 20 Rule
Remember that sharing too much information about your company or product will quickly become noise. Noise is essentially social spam. If people aren't engaging your content or feel that the information you post is purely self promotion, you will quickly get muted or even blocked. Follow the 80/20 rule with all social content and you will become a more powerful social seller.
Social Selling Content
- Interesting articles and blog posts
- Thought leadership content related to your area of expertise
- Videos (YouTube, Vimeo, TED)
- Useful presentations and white papers (SlideShare)
- Insights (people love stats) and quotes
- General business and leadership tips and advice
- Infographics and images
- Keep self-promotion and marketing to 20% or less
Social Selling allows one to many
Sharing great, compelling content on social media can have an exponential impact on your potential reach. By sharing 1 post that receives 10 likes on linkedin, you can reach as many as 6,000 new users. This can have a profound impact on your prospecting ability.
6 Quick Facts About Search Marketing
Search Engine Marketing is the quickest way to reach new customers looking for services online. The amount of information available is staggering. Here are a few quick facts on why having a digital marketing strategy is imperative for any business.
- 86% of Business to Consumer companies use some sort of content marketing
- Putting a video on your landing page can increase the conversion rate as much as 86%!!
- 85% of people believe the top businesses on the Search Engine Results Page are the best businesses for that search
- Companies that blog regularly get up to 5x more traffic than their competitors
- Inbound marketing delivers 54% more leads than traditional marketing
- Email campaigns that include social sharing options increase CTR 150+%
- Bonus: Digital marketing is 100% granular. You can measure everything!
Funnel Driven is a boutique Texas-based digital agency that helps businesses take their digital strategy to the next level.
Dieter Rams – 10 Principles of Good Design
Apple is renowned for the renaissance in consumer electronics simplistic user experience. This undeniable trend has been championed by Sir Jonathan Ive, Senior Vice President of Design at Apple. Often overlooked is the methodology and inspiration for Jony Ive's genius – Dieter Rams.
Dieter Rams is often heralded as the father modern design for consumer products. His fundamental strategy took the "less is more" approach that created a timeless feel to his products. In the 70's Dieter Rams developed a mantra of 10 Principles of Good Design.
- Is innovative – The possibilities for progression are not, by any means, exhausted. Technological development is always offering new opportunities for original designs. But imaginative design always develops in tandem with improving technology, and can never be an end in itself.
- Makes a product useful – A product is bought to be used. It has to satisfy not only functional, but also psychological and aesthetic criteria. Good design emphasizes the usefulness of a product whilst disregarding anything that could detract from it.
- Is aesthetic – The aesthetic quality of a product is integral to its usefulness because products are used every day and have an effect on people and their well-being. Only well-executed objects can be beautiful.
- Makes a product understandable – It clarifies the product's structure. Better still, it can make the product clearly express its function by making use of the user's intuition. At best, it is self-explanatory.
- Is unobtrusive – Products fulfilling a purpose are like tools. They are neither decorative objects nor works of art. Their design should therefore be both neutral and restrained, to leave room for the user's self-expression.
- Is honest – It does not make a product appear more innovative, powerful or valuable than it really is. It does not attempt to manipulate the consumer with promises that cannot be kept.
- Is long-lasting – It avoids being fashionable and therefore never appears antiquated. Unlike fashionable design, it lasts many years – even in today's throwaway society.
- Is thorough down to the last detail – Nothing must be arbitrary or left to chance. Care and accuracy in the design process show respect towards the consumer.
- Is environmentally friendly – Design makes an important contribution to the preservation of the environment. It conserves resources and minimizes physical and visual pollution throughout the lifecycle of the product.
- Is as little design as possible – Less, but better – because it concentrates on the essential aspects, and the products are not burdened with non-essentials. Back to purity, back to simplicity. source
These principles are at the fundamental core of Apple inc. product design.
The History of Paid Search Part 1
Early Years of Paid Search
The origins of Internet Marketing can be traced back to the early 1990's when the rapid expansion and access to the world wide web exploded as personal computers became mainstream and service providers like America Online and Prodigy offered affordable access to the internet for the first time. Companies like hotwired.com began selling Display or banner advertisements to large companies including AT&T and Sears. While the visual layout of placing display ads around news stories or other content followed the historic print media modality used by magazines and newspapers, for the first time advertisers could begin to track metrics associated with advertising at a more granular level.
In 1996, more companies began experimenting with advertising models online. The most well documented of these models is generally credited to goto.com founder Bill Gross. The business model was the first modality to allow advertisers to show ads for their products and services for search queries on relevant topics. This Pay Per Click (PPC) model gained real traction, and by the end of 1997 there were more than 400 brand attempting PPC strategies online.
Over the following years, internet technology matured beyond academic research to an ecosystem for commerce and more. Companies like amazon.com and eBay started maturing, expanding the scope of online queries, and the opportunity for businesses to push their products online.
Google Enters the Paid Search Market
Google officially entered the online advertising arena near the end of 1999, but didn't introduce Google AdWords until the fourth quarter of 2000. The initial version of AdWords was obviously vastly different than the tool us marketers use today. While Google switched from visual banner ads to text ads, they utilized a peculiar Cost Per Mille (CPM) pricing model that charged advertisers a fee per 1,000 impressions. AdWords showed promise, but the pricing structure definitely required tweaking and in 2002 Google switched to the Pay Per Click (PPC) model that is still used in search to this day.
More to come…
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An Introduction to Backpacking Thailand
Whether you're a party animal, outdoorsy type, culture vulture or beach bum, Thailand has something for everyone. Stunning white sands, tropical rainforests, delicious food, friendly locals and crazy nightlife; it's no wonder 'The Land of Smiles' continues to lure thousands of backpackers to its beautiful shores year after year. But despite, what you've heard, it's easy to get off the beaten track and AWAY from tourists in Thailand, quite easily actually! Our destination guides below should help you with that.
- EAT! – Pad Thai: Thailand's most famous dish. For 30 baht (about 1 US dollar) grab yourself a plate of steaming noodles, vegetables, prawns, chicken and egg. (Thailand is famous all over the world for its incredible street food, but it may not be this way forever according to the recent government crackdowns on street vendors.)
- DRINK! – The Bucket: Vodka, whiskey or gin mixed with M150 (same same but different Red Bull, pronounced 'Em Loy Ha Sip') and a dash of fruit juice. These are deadly concoctions – be warned!
- WEAR! – Same Same T-Shirt: Like the timeless white T or classic little black dress, the archetypal SAME SAME T-Shirt is suitable for all backpacker functions.
- BEWARE! – Girls named Lola: That girl is gorgeous and she's well into you… Seems a bit too good to be true? It probably is.
Check out our travel guides to the best places to visit in Thailand below! Scroll further down and you'll find some important travel info (visas, the best time to visit etc.) as well as an overview of each region and a clickable map! Travelling to Thailand for 2 weeks? Check out our Thailand Itinerary 2 Weeks.
An Introduction to Thailand
The Capital – Bangkok
Start in Bangkok, a thriving metropolis of old and new. Where speedy tuk tuks transport you from ancient temple to glitzy shopping mall; passing by the odd monk and the even odder ladyboy! Experience the famous Khao San Road, the bustling backpacker hub of South East Asia and the gateway to your backpacking adventure…
Did you know? Bangkok in Thai language has the longest name for a city in the world, consisting of 32 separate Thai words. (Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit).
The famous Khao San Road, Bangkok
Northern Thailand
Check out all of our destination guides for Northern Thailand here.
Stunning mountainous scenery dotted with glistening waterfalls, lakes and rivers amidst lush green rice fields, Northern Thailand is one of the most unspoiled and beautiful areas in Thailand. Home to the highest mountain in the land (Doi Inthanon), Northern Thailand enjoys a cooler climate than the rest of the country, with temperatures reaching freezing in the highest areas.
A variety of outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed here; from mountain biking, trekking, hiking, rock climbing, rafting and kayaking. Many backpackers come here to visit an elephant sanctuary – where former working and street elephants are now being cared for.
Northern Thailand also home to the country's ethnic minorities; the Karen and Hmong hill tribes and the opportunity to arrange a homestay in a traditional village is available. Backpackers coming from bustling Bangkok and the touristy South of Thailand will experience a drastic change of pace here in the north… picturesque cities and quirky villages and a unique way of life will charms and enchant visitors – so much so that you might end up staying here forever!
Start in the capital of the north, Chiang Mai, with its bustling weekend markets, hipster cafes and plethora of outdoor activities. Chiang Mai is a fantastic place to lap up some Thai culture: indulge in Thai massage, try a spot of yoga, take a cooking course or perhaps explore your spiritual side with a Buddhist meditation retreat in a Thai monastery.
Or maybe you prefer the quieter town of Chiang Rai with the incredible White Temple and nearby hill tribe villages… the north of Thailand offers the backpacker much adventure!
You will fall in love with the bohemian town of Pai, set in a lush green valley surrounded by waterfalls and hot springs and further West towards the Burmese border, the mountainous landscape of Mae Hong Son will blow your mind!
On the way, be sure to stop of at beautiful Chiang Dao, famous for its bird watching and nature. All of the places mentioned are great places to arrange a trek into the nearby hills and visit hill tribe villages.
For a taste of Myanmar in Thailand, visit Mae Sot with its Burmese culture and food and mix of ethnic minorities.
Or head East on a motorbike adventure to the little-visited towns of Phayao and Mae Salong right on the norther border with Burma near the Golden Triangle with its tea plantations and Chinese Temples.
And, perhaps on your onward journey into Laos, don't miss a side of Thailand that backpackers rarely get to see, Issan (the north east of Thailand), a vast empty area of rice fields that go on forever and authentic farming villages were it s very rare to see a foreign (farang) face.
Before heading into Laos, many backpackers stay at the lively border town between Laos and Thailand of Nong Khai – famous for the mysterious 'fireball festival' every November.
What year is it in Thailand? As well as the Gregorian calendar, Thailand runs by the Thai Solar Calendar, which is 543 years ahead of the West. Dates are often written B.E. in English. (Buddhist Era)
Central Thailand
Check out all of our destination guides for Central Thailand here.
Central Thailand is a highly compact, diverse and fascinating place of high cultural interest, where you'll find Thailand's 24-hour hectic capital city Bangkok (Krung Thep in local language), ancient ruins, vast national parks and even tropical islands in the Gulf of Thailand.
From Bangkok, escape to the nearby tropical islands of Koh Chang (Thailand's second biggest island), Koh Samet and the smaller Koh Si Chang – all within a five hour journey from the 'Big Mango', you'll feel a million miles away from the traffic and noise as you laze on the gorgeous white sandy beaches.
If you're looking for outdoor adventure and fresh air, head east from Bangkok about three hours to Khao Yai National Park for trekking and nature trails.
Or, if you're looking for culture, travel just one hour north to visit Thailand's former Siamese capital – Ayutthaya to take a walk amidst ancient temples and kingdoms. Further north, on the way to Chiang Mai, you'll also find the even older Thai capital, Sukhothai with its 70km historical park and hundreds of temple ruins. More ruins and cultural interest, this time from the ancient Khmer Empire, can be found east towards Isaan with Phimai Historical Park – Thailand's answer to Angkor Wat.
A backpacker favourite three hours West of Bangkok, Kanchanaburi provides dirt cheap accommodation and access to beautiful countryside; waterfalls, endless rice fields and fruit trees, as well as the infamous River Kwai Bridge. Head further east still towards the Burmese border and you'll come across Sangklaburi – a little visited tranquil town with amazing scenery and interesting cultural diversity. For those looking for a more holiday feel, royal retreat Hua Hin fits the bill with a wide sandy beach, horse riding, kite surfing, seafood restaurants, golf courses and lively bars.
South Thailand
Check out all of our destination guides for Southern Thailand here.
This is the Thailand paradise you've always dreamed about! White sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and colourful long tail boats bobbing on translucent turquoise waters, Thailand has more than it's fair share of gorgeous tropical islands. Both the Gulf of Thailand on the East coast and the Andaman coast on the West offer amazing snorkelling and diving opportunities, activities from Muay Thai boxing to jungle trekking and a plethora of great restaurants, bars and crazy nightlife.
On the West Coast (The Andaman)…
You'll be faced with the effects of the original Thai tourism boom in the most overdeveloped and largest island of Phuket. However, you can still find beautiful quieter areas if you hire a motorbike and take the time to explore.
A bit further up north, you'll find Khao Lak, located in Phang Nga province. Khao Lak is a National Park and a jumping off point for the Similan and Surin Islands, a divers paradise for live-aboard adventures amongst the pristine reefs.
Backpackers go dewy-eyed at the gorgeous island gem, Koh Phi Phi, where you can take a long tail boat to explore The Beach made famous by Leonardo Di Caprio in the film of the same name.
Nearby Railay and Ton Sai beaches located on the mainland yet inaccessible by road are popular amongst the rock climbing crew and die-hard Bob Marley fans.
Chilled out Koh Lanta is an underrated castaway island which is fantastic to explore by scooter making a stop at beautiful beach after beach.
The East Coast (The Gulf of Thailand)…
Hopping over to the other side of the Peninsula, you'll find Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. The glitzy, the wild and the sporty. Flashpackers and holidaymakers will delight in Koh Samui's abundance of restaurants, activities and nightlife, whereas Koh Phangan lures thousands of backpackers each month to experience the most famous best beach party in the world – the Full Moon Party.
In nearby Koh Tao, diving is the order of the day and many backpackers get their underwater licence by taking an Open Water Learn to Dive Course. Take the plunge for the first time and experience another world!
Make sure you take a trip to the incredible Ang Thong Marine Park while you're in the area! Further south you'll find tropical paradise Koh Lipe which remains (for now) a tranquil haven, far removed from some of the busier islands – make sure you visit now before it's too late!
Somewhere in-between…
In between the skinny strip of land that separates the two coastlines you'll find Khao Sok National Park, one of the oldest rain-forests in the world, home to many wild beasts such as the Malayan Tapir, the Asian Elephant, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar, Pig Tailed Macaque, White Handed Gibbon and even bears and tigers! Chumphon, on the mainland is also a neglected spot as people jump on the morning ferry to Koh Tao and fail to explore the deserted beaches and rainforests of the area.
Did you know? South Thailand's awesome Khao Sok National Park claims to be the amongst the oldest forest eco-system in the world. It is a protected wildlife reserve and home to many exotic creatures, such as tigers, clouded leopards, bears, tapirs, gibbons, langurs and pangolin.
In a nut shell, Thailand is a fantastic place to start your backpacking trip! And, it's popularity as a renowned backpacker destination means that you'll have no problem meeting other travel companions going your way! It's an incredibly safe country to travel in with a huge diversity of activities on offer.
Thailand Basics
- Currency: Thai Baht
- Capital city: Bangkok
- Main religion: 95% Theravada Buddhism
- Main language: Thai
- Telephone code: +66
- Time: GMT +7 hours
- Emergency numbers: Ambulance: 1669, Fire: 199, Police: 191
Thai Language Essentials
For polite conversation males should finish sentences with 'Krap' and females should finish sentences with 'Ka.' This is regardless of whether you are speaking to a male or female.
- Hello: Sawasdee krap / ka
- Thank-you: Kop khun krap / ka
- Sabaidee myee?: How are you?
- Can I have the bill please?: Check bin krap / ka
- How much?: Tow-ry krap / ka?
- I don't want it thank-you: Mai ow krap / ka
- Learn Thai on your iPod.
- Climate: Most of Thailand experiences three seasons; The cool season occurs during November to February, followed by the hot season, March to May, then the rainy season, between June and October. As with many countries in this part of the world, the wet season tends to consist of short, hard downpours. The time of the rainy season however, differs from the East coast to the West. The Andaman Coast (West) experiences monsoon from June to September (Phuket, Phi Phi, Krabi, Railay) whilst in the Gulf of Thailand (East) rains mostly fall during September to November.
Thailand Visa Information
- Tourist Visa: Most nationalities, including Americans, Australians and most Europeans receive a free 30 day tourist visa upon arrival into Thailand by air. However, if arriving by land you will only receive 15 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon entering. Another option is to purchase a 60 day tourist visa prior to entry, which can be extended for an additional 30 days (60 tourists visas cost around 40$).
- Visa extension: Visas can be renewed for a fee at immigration points. The cost is 1900 baht for 7 days extra and it can be extended only once. If you leave the country and return, your visa will be renewed for free. You can exit and re-enter the country as many times as you like this way and most travel agents can arrange border runs to neighbouring countries.
- Penalty for late departure: 500 baht/day. The maximum fine for overstay that you can pay is 20,000 baht after this you may face deportation at your own cost or imprisonment.
Read more about extending your Thailand Visa here.
Pick up a Thailand Lonely Planet Guide Here.
Don't Forget: Make sure you have good backpacker travel insurance before you head to Thailand.
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Here's where I put all the extra goodies. Scroll down to read some PRESS, learn about my TED X TALK, read my LETTER TO THE READERS of SWEET and more...
Here are links to some of my favorite interviews. (Hint: If you're doing a report on me for school - this is a great place to start!)
Big Box: 'Monument 14' and 'No Safety in Numbers' By Jennifer Hubert Swan, New York Times Book Review
Emmy Laybourne Author Spotlight with Graham Marks, Hachette UK
Mike Malone's Books and Beer Podcast with Emmy as a special guest
7 Things I've Learned So Far by Emmy Laybourne
Dear Teen Emmy Laybourne from dearteenme.com
It's The End Of The World As We Know It - Now Where To Hide?! - Quiz Emmy wrote for bookishantics.com
5 YA Books That Get Real About Body Diversity an article Emmy wrote for Bustle.com
In the summer of 2015, I was invited to speak at Ted X George School. It was such an honor - and so much fun!
I gave a talk about how crazy in love I am with story structure, and why I think all kids nowadays need to be fluent in digital technology. My talk is entitled, "Digital Natives Must Be Creatives" and it's a nice little preview of what my school visits are like...
My fourth novel SWEET is a wonderfully strange little piece of work. I like to joke that it's the only romantic comedy/adventure/disaster/ISSUE book on the market. But it's true -- SWEET is a wild ride, but it also has a heart. I've suffered from body issues my whole life, and with addiction to sugar. So I thought I would write a heartfelt letter to all the readers of the book, in case anything I have to say might be helpful or encouraging. But when I started writing it, I realized that the only person I felt right talking to was... myself.
So here is a letter I wrote to 16 year old Emmy. Yep, that's her in the glasses.
We have a lot of fun on my newsletter. It's also the FIRST place I share updates about the M14 movie and all big news. Here are issues from the past:
I wrote a companion short story for each of my books. I would love to hear what you think!
Do you live near NYC? Come meet me at Spine Out - the literary event I host and produce. It's such a good show. We are currently expanding the show into a podcast, in addition to a live show.
Here's the website: www.spine-out.com.