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The University of Southern California hadn't crept into Miami-Dade County to snag a football prospect since 2009.
After seven years of local recruiting hibernation, USC got two in one day — and not just any two.
The Trojans were able to turn Miami Central safety Jamel Cook from his longtime FSU commitment and got Dade's top undecided prospect Keyshawn "Pie" Young to side with them on National Signing Day on Wednesday. Cook is the Miami Herald's second-ranked senior prospect in Dade, and Young isn't far behind at sixth.
The shocker pulled off by the childhood friends just scratched the surface on a day that had 42 seniors in Miami-Dade County sign a letter of intent with a Football Bowl Subdivision program.
"We shocked the world with this one," Young said at his afternoon announcement, where he chose USC over Michigan and Louisville. "We're going to go to that West Coast and handle business."
Cook was in attendance at Miami High after he announced his flip in the morning at Central.
"We're going to be teammates at the next level and we're going to make a lot of plays together," he said. "You're going to see us in the end zone dancing a lot."
The last time USC got a Dade County prospect, it went to Gulliver Prep to bring in outside linebacker Frankie Telfort. The three top Gulliver prospects in 2016 weren't going nearly as far from home.
Defensive end Joseph Jackson, wide receiver Dionte Mullins and safety Cedrick Wright — three of the Miami Herald's top 11 seniors in Dade — all signed with UM, never wavering on each of their longtime commitments to remain together in college.
Another group of top-end recruits in the county remained true to their commitments to the other two of the "big three" Florida schools despite late pushes from competitors vying for their services.
Norland linebackers Emmett Rice and Vosean Joseph, committed to FSU and UF, respectively, went into Signing Day calling it a 50-50 proposition whether they would stick to their schools or jump ship — Rice with Louisville coming after him and Joseph with Alabama surging late. Neither one ended up backing off from the in-state program.
On Wednesday, Rice said he "always had Florida State intentions in mind," even when he took a visit to Louisville last weekend. Joseph said he made his final decision Tuesday night.
Joseph will join Miami Southwest cornerback C.J. McWilliams in Gainesville. McWilliams wasn't certain he was staying on board with the Gators until Wednesday morning before going to school as UM and USF were still on his mind. Both Joseph and McWilliams touted the loyalty from the UF coaches as the reason they couldn't turn away.
McWilliams became the first player from Southwest to accept a football scholarship to one of the "big three" Florida programs since 1981.
Cook wasn't the only one with a Signing Day decision to announce at Central. Pass-rush specialist Eric Mitchell let it be known he was signing with UCF over Louisville and Toledo.
The Knights had a major recruiting haul in Dade County this year, also earning commitments from Gulliver wide receiver Dontay Mayfield, Norland cornerback Bryon Brown, and running back Jawon Hamilton and offensive tackle Boman Swanson, both of South Dade.
FIU got four players in Dade — Coral Gables linebacker Shakur Cooper, Westminster Christian wide receiver Elbre Gaiter and Booker T. Washington teammates in receiver Darrius Scott and kicker Jose Borregales.
Toledo left an impression, reeling in two Carol City Chiefs in defensive tackle David Hood and cornerback Keelen Roberts, who was undecided going into Signing Day. The Rockets also already have slot receiver Desmond Phillips, who primarily played quarterback for Miami Jackson, already enrolled.
Cincinnati brought in two top-20 seniors in South Dade defensive back James Wiggins and Columbus receiver Jerron Rollins. Explorers teammate Josh Uche inked with Michigan to join a slew of Broward County prospects opting for the Wolverines.
Previously uncommitted prospects in Dade to make a decision Wednesday included American safety Antione Webster (Massachusetts), American defensive end Jamal Smith (Youngstown State) and Edison offensive lineman Keldrick Cesar (Bethune-Cookman).
A number of prospects remain unattached after Signing Day, most notably Southridge wide receiver Freddie Pinder, who was rated a four-star recruit as a junior.
Mark Singer contributed to this report.
Miami-Dade top 25 recruits
Player, position
1. Keir Thomas, DE
Miami Central
South Carolina
2. Jamel Cook, DB
Miami Central
3. Joseph Jackson, DE
4. Emmett Rice, LB
5. Dionte Mullins, WR
6. Keyshawn "Pie" Young, WR
Miami High
7. Amir Rasul, RB
Coral Gables
8. Darnell Salomon, WR
Miami Central
9. Joshua Uche, DE
10. Vosean Joseph, LB
11. Cedrick Wright, S
12. Jawon Hamilton, RB
South Dade
13. Eric Mitchell, DE
Miami Central
14. James Wiggins, DB
South Dade
15. Shemar Smith, LB
Miami Jackson
Oregon State
16. Freddie Pinder, WR
17. Jerron Rollins, WR
18. C.J. McWilliams, DB
19. Donovan Thompson, LB
Miami Central
20. Desmond Phillips, QB-WR
21. Shakur Cooper, LB
Coral Gables
22. Montray Smith, WR
Carol City
23. Anione Webster, S
24. Keldrick Cesar, OL
25. Stephen Calvert, QB
Carol City
Miami-Dade football signees
American: Jamal Smith (Youngstown State), Roy Baker (Buffalo), Antione Webster (UMass), Henry Pierre (Chowan); Archbishop Curley: James Ney Joseph (ASA College), Aaron Ashe (ASA College); Belen Jesuit: Tavish Rice (Princeton), Mario Robaina (Case Western), Pablo Venegas (Claremont McKenna College); Booker T. Washington: Darrius Scott (FIU), Jose Borregales (FIU), Raymond Flanders (Marshall), Gustavious Dames (Virginia Union), Marquis Decius (Virginia Union), Brandon Tobar (Chowan); Carol City: Stephen Calvert (Liberty), Steve Newbold (Tennessee State), Keelan Roberts (Toledo), David Hood (Toledo), Tyron Jones (Benedictine College), Tracy Thompkins (Mississippi Valley State), Dante Rose (Cincinnati Christian); Central: Keir Thomas (South Carolina), Donovan Thompson (Utah), Darnell Salomon (USF), Eric Mitchell (UCF), Kenny Turnier (Oregon State), Jamel Cook (USC), Jamal Hudson (Air Force), Kahmanie Carter (Coffeyville CC), Treyvon Brinson (Tuskegee), David Bradley (Gallaudet); Champagnat Catholic: Tevon Wright (Chadron State), Thierry Lafortune (Florida Tech), Edgardo Mendez (Sacramento City College), Kevin Chavez (Sacramento City College), Ivanio Martinez (Sacramento City College); Columbus: Kyle Mann (Bryant), Micheal Ricardo (Florida Tech), Jerron Rollins (Cincinnati), Josh Uche (Michigan); Coral Gables: Amir Rasul (FSU), Shakur Cooper (FIU), Robert Brown (Bryant), Jaylin Clark-McNatte (Ellsworth CC), Stanley Gee (Coffeyville CC); Coral Reef: Nicolas Jacquemin (Mississippi Valley State), Brian Castro (Benedictine College), Harvey Clayton Jr. (Illinois); Edison: Keldrick Cesar (Bethune-Cookman); Gulliver: Joseph Jackson (Miami), Dionte Mullins (Miami), Cedrick Wright (Miami), Dontay Mayfield (UCF), Brandon Shuman (Purdue), Charles Callender (Yale); Hialeah: Jarrett Miles (NW Missouri State); Homestead: Rashad Smith (FAU); Jackson: Shemar Smith (Oregon State), Desmond Phillips (Toledo), Carl Thompson (Alabama State), Javon Hunt (FAMU); Killian: Jeremy King (Independence CC); Krop: Vandrick Verdier (FAMU); Miami Beach: Randle Jones (Temple); Miami High: Keyshawn "Pie" Young (USC); Norland: Emmett Rice (Florida State), Vosean Joseph (Florida), Bryce Brown (UCF), Jordan Robinson (Northern Illinois), Sam Marc (Bethune-Cookman), Rodrick Robinson (Tennessee State), Joshua Green (Lincoln University); Northwestern: Corey Lane (Air Force), Steven Henderson (Lincoln), Christopher Othelot (Lincoln), Patrick Banks (Florida Tech); Palmetto: Malik Bell (Eastern Kentucky), John Pierce (Marist); South Dade: Boman Swanson (UCF), Jawon Hamilton (UCF), Max Charite (FAMU), Mike Davis (Alcorn State), James Wiggins (Cincinnati), Ivan Smith (Northern Illinois), Rakeem Terry (Mars Hill), Lee Lindor (College of Sequoia), Tariq Ballinger (College of Sequoia); Southridge: DiCaprio Bootle (Nebraska); Southwest: Christopher McWilliams (Florida), Ilan Jorge (MidAmerica Nazarene), Willie Brown (Shasta Junior College), Shemar Smith (Antelope Valley College); Varela: Ricky Matos (Waldorf), Jay Stringer (Waldorf); Westminster Christian: John Raine (FAU), Robbie Stewart (FAU), Oscar Patterson (Tuskegee), James Sutton (Colorado State), Elbre Gaiter (FIU), Akil Oliver (Lindsey Wilson).
Broward football signees
American Heritage: Bradley Clement (FAU), Christian Riffle (Cornell), Khalil Herbert (Kansas), Brandon Johnson (Tennessee), Nick Eubanks (Michigan), Brian Burns (FSU), Oren Milstein (Columbia), DeCarlo Hamilton (Liberty), Jacob Pino (FAU), Jarius Stuart (Hastings); Blanche Ely: Thomas Geddis (Cincinnati), Alex Smith (Eastern Illinois); Boyd Anderson: Michael Anderson (Liberty), Nicholas Shaw (Dodge City CC), Deonta Nelson (Garden City CC), Matthew Jones (Albany), Ricky Lewis (Garden City CC), Kiante Miller (Garden City CC), Kedrick Greene (Pittburg State); Cardinal Gibbons: Deon McIntosh (Notre Dame), Elisha Daniels (Maryland), Elijah Daniels (Maryland), Marquis Wilson (Lehigh), Carmine Scarfone (Colgate); Chaminade-Madonna: Justin Thomas (Army), Alex Feliz (Northern Michigan), Austin Laszewski (Louisville), Koley Stealy (Northern Michigan); Coconut Creek: Trayvon Mullen (Clemson), Malek Young (Miami), Binjimen Victor (Ohio State), Alexy Jean-Baptiste (Arkansas), Jhakari Harrison (Southern Illinois), Woodly Sully (Northern Michigan), Joshua Varona (NC Central); Cooper City: Rashad Weaver (Pittsburgh); Coral Springs Charter: Calvin Jackson, Jr. (Toledo); Cypress Bay: Andrew Parchment (Northern Illinois), Darrell Malone (Coastal Carolina), Christian Gomez (Army), Isaiah Sampson (Air Force), Bryce Briggs (Valparaiso), Deundre Dozier (Baker), Gavin Green (Baker), Tylor Clont (Wittenberg); Deerfield Beach: Aaron Robinson (Alabama), James Pierre (North Carolina), Riley Ridley (Georgia), Simeon Brown (Bethune-Cookman), Jefftey Joseph (Virginia Union), Jefferson Souza (Alcorn State), Mike Smith (ASA-Brooklyn); Dillard: Kenneth Ruff (Syracuse), Torian Williams (Bethune-Cookman), Aaron Thompson (South Carolina), McKinley Williams III (Syracuse), James Jackson (Dodge City); Everglades: Keenan Forbes (Iowa State), Javari Alvin (Virgina Union), Casey Adams (Crown College); Flanagan: Dredrick Snelson (UCF), Devin Bush, Jr. (Michigan), Devin Gil (Michigan), Joshua Metellus (Michigan), Jahcour Pearson (Western Kentucky), Jahvari Bourdeau (Army), Kato Nelson (Akron), Kassy Desir (Albany), Dennis Jackson (Lindenwood), Rocco Marucci (Albany), Natrone Ray (Florida Tech), Tyler Peppers (Florida Tech), Keith Coffee (East Tennessee State), Isaiah Murray (Livingstone), Tyler Goetz (Livingstone), Angel Trujillo (Livingstone), Nikolai Jahgai (Northern Iowa); Fort Lauderdale: Dallas Jeanty (Wisconsin), Jaquwan Nelson (Syracuse), Bryce Sampson (Webber International); Hallandale: Tyler Huntley (Utah), Romelo Webster (Iowa State), Drew Hines (FAMU), Zack Moss (Utah), Josh Hammond (Florida), Demari Simpkins (Utah), Jaelyn Faulk (Duquesne), Neru Nshaka (Toledo), Chris Cotto (Western Kentucky), Sam Huntley (Waldorf), L.J. Sutherland (Coffeyville), Kory Johnson (West Florida), Korrel Evans (Liberty), Eddie King (Waldorf), Maurice Wilson (Lindenwood), Raymond Crittendon (Eastern Illinois), Dante Adams (Waldorf), Devonaire Brown (Waldorf), Keyon Hodges (Lindenwood), Raymond Civil (Waldorf), Tarik Brown (Kansas Wesleyan); McArthur: Antonio Collier (Bethune-Cookman), Steffon Francois (Bethune-Cookman), Tyler Peppers (Florida Tech); Miramar: Terrell Lucas (Duke), Deshondre Pitts (West Florida), Shemar Jean Charles (Appalachian State), Korel Smith (FAU), Kyle Anthony (Howard), Gregori McCrae (Navy), Obinna Nwanko (FAMU); Pompano Beach: Michael Young (Florida Tech); North Broward Prep: C.J. Riley (N.C. State); Piper: Nickolos Madourie (Alcorn State), Michael Floyd (Edward Waters), Cedric Lewis (Edward Waters); Plantation: Archie Banton (Edward Waters); St. Thomas Aquinas: Louis Berkowitz (Colgate), Nicholas Bosa (Ohio State), Samuel Bruce (Miami), Dontye Carriere (Wisconsin), James Charles (FAU), Frank Coppett (Vanderbilt), Alvin Davis (Akron), Devontae Henry Cole (Utah), Michael Iamunno (Richmond), Michael Irvin II (Miami), Arjay Jean (Colorado State), Jaxson Kincaide (Nevada), Anthony Marucci (Central Connecticut State), James McCourt (Illinois), Colin Nace (Lehigh), Frank O'Dowd (Cornell), Nicholas Plunkett (Stetson), Dominic Thieman (Illinois), Mark Williams (Eastern Illinois), Justin Wright (Florida Tech); South Plantation: James Aiken (Chadron State), Anthony Julmise (Colorado), Johnny Huntley (Colorado), Ryan White-Boyd (Georgetown), Jerrot Insel (Suny Meritime); Taravella: Ken Hiteman (Florida Tech), Hunter Livingston (Florida Tech); University School: Eric Savotinsky (Florida Tech); Western: Tyler Monaco (Lehigh), Jalen Goldwire (Georgetown), Keaton Vannatta (Florida Tech), Sean Moore (Valparaiso); West Broward: Seth Thompson (Marist).
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Wednesday, January 18, 2006
When we were young and life was simple we played like there was no tomorrow. Then we grew up and away. Why does this have to be this way? You're older than me, so I chase you around. But your life is full of much. For me years go by and I try to be the brother you need but there is not room for me. There came a time when there was no tomorrow. Now you're gone and now all I have is memories of when we were young.
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Four years ago, I no longer knew who I was. I knew I was a daughter, a sister, a mother, and so on, but I didn't know who I was apart from those things. My husband had just dropped a bomb on my life, saying he didn't want me anymore, and I felt like my whole life had been taken from me.
Let me tell you a bit about who I was before I got married. I was often described as vivacious, energetic, lively, outgoing, artistic, and social. In many ways, I was fearless. I didn't bother myself much with whether or not I was liked, how I dressed, how I styled my hair… I was comfortable with who I was. Most days you'd find me wearing worn out jeans, covered in paint or clay, my hair a ratty mess, and I was fine with that. I was an art major, and made an attempt at a theater minor. I was in a couple one-act plays, an improv comedy group, and color guard. I boldly spoke out about what I believed, even though many disagreed with me. When I got married, all of that changed.
My husband had to be in the spotlight all the time. When we were out with friends, he would interrupt me and talk over me. He made me the butt of all his jokes. He seemed to make fun of me more than he supported me. Nothing was ever good enough. My artwork "didn't go with the decor". I was no longer funny. I worried about what I said. I didn't dress nicely enough. My hair wasn't fixed well enough. It seems the only thing I did right in his eyes was cook for him. So, over time, I shut up and shut down. I stopped singing, stopped painting, stopped drawing, stopped writing, stopped socializing, stopped everything. I no longer did much of anything that felt like me.
It wasn't until he left that I realized how much I had truly lost. I had given up the things I liked most about myself, the things that many had liked most about me, and I had to find a way to get them back. The first thing I recovered was writing. I began writing like a mad woman, which I probably was. Out of those writings eventually came my first published book of poetry. It had been my dream for years, and I finally did it. About three years ago I started singing in church again. I had forgotten how much I loved it. I also rediscovered my artistic side. I started doing some painting, and I taught myself to knit and crochet. I also took the opportunity to do improv comedy again a couple years ago and had a blast. I've hiked five and a half miles both ways on a sandy spit in Washington to go up into a lighthouse. I've fired a gun, driven a tractor, and given blood for the first time. I feel like I'm starting to live again, like I'm getting back to me.
I've come to understand that I am at my best for my daughter when I am embracing every little bit of my passions and talents. I hope it makes life more fulfilling for her.
I feel like I've been given a new life. Again. I'm finding a new creative, witty, and social side of myself, and I'm loving it. I'm just waiting for all the other pieces to fall into place now.


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As the skylights illuminate the minute uneven spots on a
laminated redwood surfboard, Bill Hoopes looks carefully for flaws in his work.
"I had seen several of Greg Noll's beautiful redwood boards at his son's shop
in Crescent City, so I thought, 'Why not? If I don't tell anyone what I'm doing
and make something ugly, so be it. I'll just embarrass myself a bit. But I had
to try it: I wanted to shape a redwood board,'" he muses, applying some sandpaper
to a flaw in one of his latest creations. "It's become so much fun that I cannot
imagine what I used to do for fun when I wasn't surfing." He eyes the wood carefully
as he shapes his twentieth board in a year's time.
His interest in wood and lumber is not a new one, and
his arrival at this point in time in a shop surrounded by several classic 60's
boards and old growth redwood in neat stacks is an interesting one. It does
not seem unnatural that in Humboldt County, the heart of the redwood country,
the redwoods are being preserved in this fashion.
Working in redwood and fir sawmills in the 1960's to
finance college, Hoopes, 50, handled a lot of lumber, developing an appreciation
for redwood and its rare qualities and beauty. Later, as a foreman of a wood
re-manufacturing company, he worked with various woods and tools and learned
to love working with his hands, creating useful and beautiful items. A few years
ago, he began shaping Hawaiian-style redwoods between teaching English classes
at College of the Redwoods in Eureka, CA, where he has taught since 1974.
Bill explains, "My first redwood followed 1930's drawings
from Newport Harbor Union High School, where construction of redwood surf boards
was common in the woodshop. Improvements have occurred as I have made mistakes
and gained experience, spoken to oldtimers, studied photos and movies, and conducted
research. The ones I build basically follow the measurements for Hawaiian boards
mentioned in Dr. Don James' wonderful movie, Surfing in the Thirties[10
feet long; 21" at the widest point; 16" or so at the tail; approx. 3 1/2" thick].
Before I got into this board building too seriously, I took a board to Doc and
said, 'Well, does this look like the ones you used to ride?' I knew I was on
track when Doc said, 'You bet. This is da kine!' I guess that I wanted to give
people who identify with this period of surfing or appreciate it a chance to
have a bit of it for their wall. I have several old 60's boards, from my era,
and they give me immense pleasure, so redwoods must mean the same thing to others."
Hoopes has branched out into hot curl boards, which were
the next stage in the evolution of the surfboard after the squared off Hawaiin
boards. [The old redwoods would not go down the line on a "hot" wave, so in
1934 John Kelly pulled in the tail section, creating a board that soon came
to resemble the guns of the sixties.] He also makes replicas of Waikiki rental
boards that were produced by Pacific Systems Homes of Los Angeles in the thirties.
These are six feet long, 3/4 of an inch thick, 16" wide, and have a slight kick
in the nose. "What I like best about the Waikiki boards is the clear connection
you see to the shortboard today; when I find some curly redwood, it makes a
beautiful six foot board from material that otherwise has no practical construction
function, since it lacks strength."
To have a minimal effect on the environment, Hoopes seeks
recycled lumber or purchases lumber from portable mills specializing in windfalls
or logs left from turn-of-the-century logging shows. Bill explains that each
piece of lumber is hand selected and finish-milled in his shop. Though he uses
power tools, much of the work is done with a hand plane, sandpaper, and loving
sweat. Varnished boards are sanded to 600 and finished with several coats of
marine spar varnish, the way they used to do it. Wood chips are recycled and
other scraps made into fins for modern and 60's boards or used in other projects.
Hoopes says that many thirties boards were bolted, doweled,
and chambered. Today's glues eliminate much of the need for dowels and bolts,
while chambers are desirable if one intends to ride the board. "Several
of my friends and I plan to ride a floatilla of these babies at Moonstone [a
well-known small wave spot on the Northcoast] this summer. One friend is having
me make a him a chambered board. We should be able to take off and whisper,
'Comin' down' to any shortboard on the shoulder... instant respect, you know,
like a Mazda wouldn't yield to a Mack truck? "
Bill and his wife, Chris, and their five children center
much of their lives around the ocean...exploring, fishing, and surfing. Bill
and his two eldest sons surf Humboldt and Del Norte Counties year- round (sometimes
without a wetsuit...in the summer, of course!) and travel to the Islands as
much as they can. He also edits a newsletter for the North Swell Surfing Association,
established in 1965. But more and more often Bill can be found ankle deep in
shavings as he works to bring out the fine lines of a classic wood board from
the rough lumber milled out of a thousand year old log.


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The last time that I faced you I swore it was the last time I'd tell you what this meant to me But it's back again I don't know what to do You painted me in a corner And I'm sick of dealing with you If it's not yours it's worthless If you can't see it, it's not there You don't know how to earn anything And I don't think that you care I'm holding back with every ounce of control that I have It's going to take more, than I want to give But I'll do it! Because there's an example to be made And someone has to be, to be the better man If it's not yours it's worthless If it takes work, why try You don't know how to earn something Your foundation is a lie Foundation is a lie! I'm not afraid to listen To someone I respect You might learn something If you took the time to reflect We all need help at times I'll lend a hand before a fist Letting anger control you Another point you've missed!
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Humana 8-K 2012
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 6, 2012 (December 5, 2012)
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On December 5, 2012, Humana Inc. (the Company) entered into an underwriting agreement (the Underwriting Agreement) with Goldman, Sachs & Co., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters (together, the Underwriters), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Underwriters $600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 3.150% Senior Notes due 2022 (the 2022 Senior Notes) and $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.625% Senior Notes due 2042 (the 2042 Senior Notes and, together with the 2022 Senior Notes, the Senior Notes) in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Underwriting Agreement. The 2022 Notes were sold at a public offering price of 99.610% of the aggregate principal amount thereof and the 2042 Notes were sold at a public offering price of 99.937% of the aggregate principal amount thereof.
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text: Gaston Maqueda Photography | English Gaston Maqueda Photography WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP TANZANIA 2015 (Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro) From November 23rd to December 2nd, 2015 (10 days) Join us in this fascinating photographic safari through the majestic wildlife sanctuaries of East Africa. During our itinerary, designed especially for both, amateur and professional photographers, we'll explore on of the world's most diverse wildlife regions. Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and the endless Serengeti plains will be the classroom where we'll spend 10 days photographing lions, giraffes, elephants, hippos, cheetahs, buffalos, antelopes, and countless bird species. We will also witness one of the most spectacular natural shows: the great migration, on which, almost 3 million ungulates travel south searching for fresh pastures. You can't miss this unique adventure, designed by photographers for photographers. Date: From November 23rd to December 2nd Place: Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara Itinerary 23rd: Group meeting in Kiboko Lodge in the morning. A lovely hotel complex in the shadow of Mount Meru, next to Arusha city. At noon we'll get going to our first destination, Lake Manyara, located in the depths of the Great Rift Valley, and 2 and a half hours away. We'll spend the night in Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, where we could take advantage to photograph the sunset over the Rift Valley. 24th: In the morning we will set out on our first photographic safari. The objective is to arrive to the flamingo colony, where we can photograph thousands of this incredible birds at Lake Manyara's shore. Besides, during the travel aboard 4x4 trucks, we'll be able to photograph baboons, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, zebras, buffalos and wildebeest. In the afternoon we will make a short trip to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where we'll stay at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, a luxurious hotel with views over the crater. 25th and 26th: During these two days we will explore the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most incredible fauna sanctuaries in the world. It is an ancient 30 kilometers (19 miles) volcanic chimney, populated by all kind of animal species. Zebras, gnus, hyenas, gazelles, hippos, elephants and primates. The crater's main attractions are the lion prides that make Ngorongoro one of the best places in the planet to watch and photograph this felines. The Ngorongoro Crater is also known for housing the last black rhinos in East Africa. 27th: In the morning we will travel to the Serengeti plains. It is a long journey, between 3 and 4 hours, traveling through mostly bad dirt roads. There will be 2 strategic stops. First in a Maasai village, where we will get to know closely the proud people of Serengeti, take pictures or buy souvenirs. Second stop will be at the entrance of the Serengeti National Park, where we will make procedures and explore the vicinity on foot, including a climb to Nabi Hill, where you can admire the vast plains of Serengeti. The last stretch, from Nabi Hill, will take place in a thrilling safari. It isn't rare to watch gazelles, giraffes and even Cheetas during the journey from the entrance to the Serengeti Serena Lodge, where we will stay. 28th to 1st: Four full days exploring with our cameras the legendary Serengeti. Without any doubt, the world's most biodiverse place in the world. Giraffe towers, gazelle and elephant herds, rivers full of hippopotamuses and crocodiles, buffalos, antelopes of every size, from the tiny Dik Dik to the giant Eland. Predators are also plentiful. You can watch lions, sometimes while they're hunting, in almost every safari. Cheetahs are common in the southern plains. The elusive leopard is also common, but very hard to locate. Still, the Serengeti offers the best oportunities in the world to watch and photograh the "king of stealth". We will witness as well the great migration. It's hard to find the words to describe how it feels to be surrounded by millions and millions of zebras and gnus. It is definitely an experience worth living. For the bird lovers, Serengeti provides an unique oportunity, with several species of vultures, ostriches, eagles, storks and little passeriformes like weavers, oxpeckers, barbets and rollers. We will spend 4 unforgettable days at the Serena Serengeti Lodge, at the heart of the national park. 2nd: Early in the morning we will return to Arusha, where we will arrive in the afternoon to Kiboko Lodge. The safari will end with a dinner and a toast there. Price per pax: USD 4000 (double occupancy) Limited vacancies: 6 passengers Safari includes: - Accommodations at ecological lodges at Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti, as well as 2 nights in Arusha. - Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the safari dates. - All safari transportations in all terrain vehicles, specially prepared for photographic duties. - Specialised drivers and african fauna guides. - Wildlife photographic workshop activities, organised by an expert nature photographer. - Transfers between national parks. - Visit to a Maasai village. - Admission tickets to the aforementioned national parks. - Aereal ambulance service located in Arusha. Safari DOES NOT include: - Plane tickets to Tanzania - Tips - Beverages - Souvenirs and personal expenses - Travel Insurance F.A.Q. Why is this safari different to others? A safari intended for photographers is a completely different experience to a conventional safari. In traditional safaris times are limited, and the main goal is to find big ammounts of animals in the least possible time. This way, photographers find that, during the safari, we are rushed from one placed to another with no time to take good pictures. Besides, at traditional safaris, we share the vehicle with people not accustomed to the activity. They speak loud, get in front of the camera, rock the vehicle while we are taking pictures, etc., unitended actions that can disturb our work anyway. The photographic safari is something completely different. We take advantage of different hours and keep different timings, being our number 1 priority for the photographers to get the best possible pictures. Here the number of animals doesn't matter as much as the quality of the encounters and the chances to make the best possible photos based on the position and lighting. While you wouldn't spend more than 5 minutes next to an animal in a conventional safari, in a photographic safari these times are more relaxed and brings us better oportunity. Besides, the group, being limited to 6 people, allows a more personalised experience and a better use of the vehicle, where each passenger has its own position from where to shoot without having to deal with pushes, yelling or annoyances from other people, not accustomed to this hobby, and thus, unwillingly, ruining the experience. The quality and quantity of the pictures you can make in a photographic safari, compared to a conventional one, is enormous. Why Tanzania? There is no doubt about it, Tanzania offers the best of the best for this kind of activity. Less crowded parks, better hospitality, and superior safari services. Tanzania has been selected the best safari destination in the World, over Kenya and Southafrica. Besides, in Tanzania you will find the best wildlife sanctuaries in Africa (Serengeti and Ngorongoro). Why November? November is off season in Serengeti for tourists, but that doesn't mean it is the same for photographers. Actually the season has nothing to do with fauna watching, but with marketing interests, weather and the great migration. In november we can avoid crowds that abound in January and February, and from June to August. Crowds can have a negative impact in our photography. Besides we can be witness to an abundance of short storms. A short downpour may scare away tourists, but it could become a valuable asset to the photographer to portray the most dramatic skies you could ever see. Rains in this season could be intense but short, usually not longer than 20 minutes, and doesn't ruin the safari in any way. We count with expert off road drivers and suitable vehicles such as Land Rover Defender and Toyota Land Cruiser. In this season we are also witness to the arrival of huge groups of animals to the south of Serengeti. No doubt about it, NOvember and December are the best months for photographers in Serengeti. What vaccines do I need? Yellow Fever: Even though it's a very rare disease in Tanzania, the country's health department demands a vaccine certificates to everyone arriving from Latinamerica (including Mexico, Uruguay, Chile and Argentina), or anyone who has made a stop in any other African country. Travelers from Spain, USA and Canada are not required for certificates when arriving on a non-stop flight, but will become mandatory if your flight has stops in any African or Latinamerican country. Malaria: This is the most serious disease and preventive treatment is recommended. Treatment is based on pills. The two most common antimalarials are Lariam and Tropicur (Mefloquine). The first one has to be taken once a week, and the second one requires a pill a day. Malarone is a more modern, effective drug, and with less side effects than Lariam. Ask your physician for the best choice for you. Do not treat yourself. Hepatitis: Hepatitis A and B vaccines are recommended. Tetanus: A tetanus shot is recommended, as it is a very cheap and easy to find vaccine. Ebola: There is no Ebola in Tanzania, and has never. The last Ebola outbreaks were more than 5500 km (3500 miles) away from Tanzania. Remember, Africa is not a country, but the second largest continent in the world, consisting of 54 countries. Can I bring children? Unfortunately children under 18 are not allowed in this trip. For those willing to visit Serengeti in a family environment, there are lots of children friendly safari organizers. What animals will I be able to photograph? Africa is a paradise for the wildlife photographer. Big mammals are always present. Among the species you'll be able to photograph for sure are antelopes, giraffes, gnus, zebras, hippos, lions, buffalos, ostriches, hyenas, jackals, monkeys, elephants and birds. There are also elusive animals, either because of their habits or number. Rhinos are uncommon in Serengeti, but it is possible to photograph them at the Ngorongoro Crater. The Serengeti plains are plenty of cheetahs, but there are not as many as lions and hyenas. Cheetahs requiere a little more patience. The hardest animal to find is the leopard, evasive in nature and with night habits. In spite of that, the central Serengeti region is the best place in the world to watch these felines. Do I have to be a professional photographer to go? Even though the trip is designed for photographers, you do not have to be a professional one to come. In fact, most of the tips and techniques you will learn during the safari are good both for amateur and professional photographers. It is necessary, though, in order to take advantage of this trip, to have the basic knowledge of photography and some basic concepts as shutter speed, aperture, focusing, ISO sensitivity and white balance. What kind of hotels will be staying at? Accommodations will take place at the Safari Lodges, part of the renowned chain Serena Hotels. What kind of equipment do I need? To take full advantage of the safari, these photographic equipment is recommended: - At least 1 DSLR body (if you have 2 is better) - 10mm to 70 mm zoom or prime lens (for portraits and landscapes) - At least 300 mm zoom or prime lens (for wildlife) - A light tripod or a monopod (recommended) - Bean bag. Very important to keep the camera stable during safaris. - Proper bag for keeping your equipment safe from dust and rain. - Basic cleaning kit (air-blower, cleaning solution and tissues for lenses) - A laptop or any storage system able to keep backup of your work. - Enough memories and batteries. - Polarizing filter, and if possible, any graduated neutral density filter (Cokin is an inexpensive brand with good quality). What else do you advice to take to the safari? Besides photographic equipment, it is adviced to bring mosquito repellent (there are not many in this season), a hat and sunscreen, specially for those with sensitive skin, since the sun it is really strong in Africa, and may produce severe skin and lip burns. Sunglasses will keep your eyes safe from dust and intenese light. Coats for the night and the morning safaris. In Ngorongoro in particular it could get really cold at night and at dawn. How do I go to Kikoki Lodge and how do I make the reservations? The safari starts at Arusha, northern Tanzania. Luckily, Kiboko Lodge is just 25 km (15 miles) away from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Lots of airlines fly there, like KLM, Qatar Airways, Kenyan Airways, Ethiopian, Turkins Airlines, Fly Dubai. The great majority of travel agents and websites offer flights to Kilimanjaro from any city in the world. WARNING: when buying your ticket, consider that delays and cancellations may happen. It is recommended to arrive to Arusha one or two days in advance (November 21st) to avoid any inconveniences. Since the nature of the trip is in group, it is not possible to wait travelers without disrupting the dynamic of the group. To get to Kiboko Lodge you can contact them directly to arrange a transfer service (not included in this safari price) or take a taxi at the airport. FOr safety and economic reasons the first option is adviced. For reserves (not refundable) an advance transfer of USD 1000 is required for your place to be confirmed. 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Men Don't Love Women Like You
The Brutal Truth About Dating, Relationships, and How to Go from Placeholder to Game Changer
G.L. Lambert
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Most men don't want you, they want to f**k you, know the difference. Most men don't love you, they love what you do for them, know the difference. Men Don't Love Women Like You! is a Step-By-Step manual on how to stop manipulation, command attention, and be seen as a must have by any man!
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You are the type of woman that men grow bored with and replace. Your beauty, your brains, your perceived uniqueness is hype. In your bias world, a man would be lucky to have a woman like you because you aren't like every other female. The brutal truth that we men refuse to tell you, is that you are painfully typical. You flirt like every other woman. You hold the same conversations as every other woman. You read the same typical relationship advice and try the same tricks as every other woman. All because you are obsessed with being loved like every other woman.
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Moving to London: T-Minus 3 Months
So, most of you know that I am planning to move to London in September for graduate school. I will be there a total of a year and I am more than excited to get that process started. I'm ready for some change of scenery and meeting new people. I'm also super excited about blogger meet-ups and meeting some of the people that I've interacted with on Twitter. It will be nice to no longer have to be virtual but better yet in person!
With this move comes lots of emotions like fear, anxiety, excitement, happiness and being scared! I've never moved too far away from home let alone across an ocean. My mom raised me, however, to be independent and self-sufficient. She always taught me to chase my dreams and never give up on what I want to accomplish. Living abroad has been a dream of mine for the past few years and I can't even put into words how excited I am that it's finally coming true.
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If you've studied abroad before, how is the process? Was it easy for you? Did you have a hard time adjusting to a different culture?
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2017 Ford Ranger 4×4 XLS Special Edition to Boost Sales. The blue oval brand adds new 2017 Ford Ranger XLS Special Edition very soon. This truck is claimed to offer all the desired standard specs and features with more pleasing additions to amuse drivers. This model is claimed to be a great selling point from Ford. Here is the update on the truck. 2017 Ford Ranger XLS Special Edition Specifications Features, Exterior, and Interior Being a special edition, we should expect most of the standard specs and features to come along with this 2017 Ford Ranger XLS Special Edition . This truck gets the whole features available on its standard model, yet it is equipped with more additions that should worth around $4,900. The new features added to this model include tailgate and bed liner, side steps, Genuine Ford tow bar, and sports bar. Its tow rating stays at 3,500 kg quote, which is satisfying enough for most drivers. In addition to those new features, the new model is also equipped with other features like air conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity, three inches of multimedia display, a second key fob, rear parking sensors, and reversing camera. 2017 Ford Ranger XLS Special Edition Powertrain Under the hood, this Ford Ranger XLS Special Edition 2017 truck is powered by turbocharged five-cylinder 3.2 liters of the diesel engine. That generates 147 kW of power output and 470 Nm of torque performance. The engine can be mated with six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. It should affect the price of the unit. Engine 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel engine Horsepower 147kW Torque 470Nm read also Ford Model E Electric Car – Specs, Release Date 2019 2020
Even though the engine remains the same as one in standard trim, its performance should prevent disappointment. This is a common thing though that a special edition gains more of the features than the improvement on its powertrain performance. Price list and Release Date 2017 Ford Ranger XLS Special Edition Price has been specified and announced. The one with the manual transmission should cost $49,990 while one with automatic transmission should cost $52,190 . Even though the specific date isn't announced, this truck should be available next month, in September. This model is also expected to boost Ford's sales number on the vehicle. As confirmed by Graeme Whickman, Ford's boss, this truck should narrow down the gap between 4×4 Toyota Hilux sales numbers with Ford's numbers. Let's see if it works.
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So i saw the 'Wolverine' Movie last night. Alot of times when the Comic movies come out, i make a point of seeing them in the theatre, but usually don't go opening day. Was planning to do the same for this one, but when your buddies call you up and say ' DUDE lets go see Wolverine', you go!
"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" is a prequel (And probably the first of many. Ugh) to the "X-Men" movie series. Hugh Jackman reprises his role as Logan, casting aside those burdensome, scene stealing other X-men, in exchange for...erm...other, burdensome, scene stealing pseudo X-men, such as Ryan Reynolds as the movie stealing 'Deadpool', Will.I.Am ( yes, from the Black Eyed Peas) as some guy with Nightcrawlers powers, and Taylor Kitsch as Gambit. No matter though! At last we'll learn the secrets of Wolverine which were teased in X-mens 1 thru 3: how he got his crazy metal skeleton; Why he has no memories, Who named him Logan, and most importantly; where he got his leather jacket!
Now then: THE GOOD - Loads of Canadian content! Wolverine is IN FACT Canadian (yahoo!) which was my biggest fear! Also in the movie: Canadian Ryan Reynolds, who in 10 minutes pretty much steals the entire movie as 'Deadpool' and Fellow Canadian Taylor Kitsch, who pretty much RUINS ( or helps ruin) the movie as 'Gambit'. Leiv Schreiber actually pulls out the best performance, as Wolverine's Brother 'Victor ( aka Sabertooth ). Oh and there as some beautiful shots of the Canadian Rockies and Foothills....though they were filmed in New Zealand. Doh! Oh and i guess if you like seeing Hugh Jackman with big freakin muscles ( and big freakin hair) You will enjoy that aspect of it as well!
THE BAD - The biggest shocker about Wolverine's past? Turns out...HE'S A NICE GUY! Really! That Dark, Brooding, Mysterious Anti Hero we saw in X-men? Well he aint here! This wolverine is a teddy bear! He just wants to live a quiet, claw free life, working as a lumber jack, living with his sweetheart in a nice cabin on the top of a mountain! So Docile is this Wolverine, that there is a scene in film where Hughverine, surrounded by his arch enemies, whom we swore to kill, learns his life has been a lie! He's been duped! Double Crossed! Two Timed! So what does he do? Fly into a Beserker Rage? Nope! Get this: HE WALKS AWAY. You keep expecting for this angry bad ass to show up, but he never does.
THE UGLY - Gambit. According to this movie, he can do crazy flips, kinda sorta climb a wall, jump reaaaally high, and fling exploding playing cards. I was only aware he could do the latter. Ugh.
THE VERDICT - "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" falls pretty short of where one would expect a Wolverine Preqel to be, and quite short for a Summer Popcorn movie. The supporting cast is vanilla ( save for Ryan Reynolds), the battle scenes are forgettable and repetitive, and the story seems to fall into the same trap as "X-Men 3"; where it becomes about filling the screen with as many different X-men characters (Emma Frost! Will.I.Am Guy! Scott...Summers??) as possible. No need to check this one out on the big screen, lest you have $15 and 2 hours to kill.


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Beckham has been strongly linked with a second loan spell with the Rossoneri to improve his chances of making Fabio Capello's World Cup squad.
And the Milan chief believes the LA Galaxy midfielder's return will be confirmed later today.
"The agreement for David Beckham has been completed," Galliani said. "In a few hours we and Galaxy will officially announce this deal.
"We are just waiting for the very last documents but I confirm that he will return to Milan."
Beckham moved to the San Siro during the Major League Soccer off-season last January, initially on a three-month loan deal, but impressed so much his stay was extended until the end of the Serie A campaign.
The 34-year-old returned to Galaxy in the summer after helping Milan to fourth in Serie A with two goals in 18 league appearances.
AC Milan coach Leonardo was delighted by the news of Beckham's return.
"I consider Beckham as if he had always been here because he has only been away for six months," Leonardo said.
"In any case he will be a player that will contribute a lot, not only on the pitch but also inside the group, as the players like him infinitely."


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Lucknow: Chief Election Commissioner S Y
Quraishi on Sunday advocated rationalisation of ceiling of
expenses in elections and said he would soon write to the
government so that the existing expense limit may be
"The expense in elections are 20-30 times more than
the ceiling limit for it. The issue to rationalise the expense
should be looked upon and I will be writing to the government
in this regard soon", Quraishi said while addressing a
`Regional Consultation for Electoral Reforms` here.
"The expense limit may be increased to 1.5 to two fold. I
will take suggestions from the political parties and try that
the limit is increased before the next elections," Quraishi
He said there should be a ban on transfer of poll staff
six months before and after elections (declaration of model
code of conduct).
"It has been seen that poll staff allege victimization
after polls. There should also be ban on their transfer six
months after polls", he said.
On wrong expenditure statement given by a candidate, the
CEC said instead of their disqualification for three years it
should be for six years so that they would not be able to
contest even the next polls.
Saying that the Election Commission must be given rights
to de-register political parties Quraishi said out of about
1200 registered parties only 150 are active.
Calling for a ban on opinion polls during elections,
Quraishi said there was no guarantee of their genuinity with
trend of "paid news" on the rise.
"Like exit polls, opinion polls should also be banned
as there is no guarantee of their genuinity with the trend of
paid news on the rise", Quraishi said.
"The public consider, opinion polls as genuine but it
is not guaranteed", he said.
The CEC also suggested banning advertisements in
print media and door to door campaigning 48 hours before
"The advertisements in the print media may also be
banned as the candidates do not get time to counter
propaganda, if any, against them," he said.


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2016 Austin X Games Lifeproof Moto X Step Up
Competition Locale and Moto X Step Up Setup
As many X Games fans already know, the Moto X Step Up competition is one of the most spectacular events in the entire sequence of different sports and athletics in the X Games series. The reason for this being the case is that the step up competition allows for motocross athletes to push their skills and their nerves to the absolute extreme, soaring to incredible heights on their dirt bikes trying to reach higher and higher limits.
This event can be quite dangerous at times, given that when riders reach these insane heights of 20 or 30+ feet at a time, it becomes possible to experience extreme accidents and wipeouts which can cause major damage to riders and their equipment. Although these major risks do exist in the Step Up event, this only makes the event that much more exciting and gives the riders an intense and optimal level of focus and determination.
Every year the Moto X Step Up event is practiced by competitors, it seems like riders try to push farther and farther in terms of what the limits of big air really are. This is an event that gets more and more intense every year, and this year's 2016 Austin X Games Moto X Step Up event was no exception to that trend
There are few competitions that take as much nerve, focus, and commitment as the Moto X Step Up does, and for that reason it is an event that commands massive viewership and spectatorship whether in person or in terms of recorded footage. This year's Moto X Step Up was a massive success, and for the benefit of anyone and everyone who missed the event this year, the top competitor performances and final scores will now be broken down and analyzed.
Competitor Performances and Overall Final Scoring
As an incredible twist of fate at this year's 2016 Austin X Games Life proof Moto X Step Up event, there was actually a two-way tie for 1st place at the conclusion of this contest. The winners' final round step up heights will be revealed later in the article, but suffice it to say that the two leaders who tied for 1st achieved insane heights of well over 30 feet. Most people simply cannot imagine how it feels to fly over thirty feet into the air, much less doing so at high speed with a motorcycle under your body.
This is a feat only achieved by the most elite motocross athlete in the world, and people came from all around the planet to witness this remarkable event in person. This year's Moto X Step Up saw a tie for 1st place, and it also saw a tie for 4th place too. These multiple ties for top positions are indicative of the reality that these athletes are truly pushing the actual physical limits of just how high a human being can fly on a dirt bike.
1st Place –Jarryd McNeil:
Jarryd McNeil was one of the competitors tied for 1st place, and he did so by pushing his limits to the absolute extreme. Of all McNeil's step up trial runs, his Max Height top scoring value was 33.00 feet high. Jarryd was clearly determined to go as high as he possibly could, and spectators could see that he was pushing his throttle just about as hard as it would go as he approached the launch ramp for his massive 33 foot tall Step Up launch.
Jarryd's launch was extremely clean, and so was his maneuver over the bar at the top. Maneuvering over the bar is actually one of the most difficult aspects of the step up event, since one cannot effectively go over the bar straight on. Rather, they must twist their bikes to the side in order to clear the bar at such insane heights. Both Jarryd's launch and his bar clear were nearly flawless, earning him a tie for 1st place in the step up final.
1st Place – Libor Podmol:
Tying Jarryd McNeil for 1st place, Libor Podmol may be slightly disappointed that he didn't get a bit higher in order to have 1st place all to himself, but at the same time there is definite glory in taking 1st even if he has to share it with another competitor. Libor's technique over the bar was especially fluid and impressive; he almost looks effortless as he clears over the bar. His launch is also quite fluid, though it could be argued that Jarryd had a more powerful launch out of the main ramp over the step up bar. Libor Podmol, having tied Jarryd for 1st, also managed to achieve a height of 33 feet above the step up bar.
3rd Place – Massimo Bianconcini:
Massimo Bianconcini managed to secure the 3rd place spot in the Moto X Step Up contest, and he only lost to Libor and Jarryd by a margin of one foot. With a maximum height launch of 32 feet high in the final round, Massimo showed everyone that he had what it takes to compete in the step up competition at the highest possible levels of motocross athletics.
Massimo has a true gift for the launch, as his approaches are supremely smooth and hesitation-free, but his bar clearing left a little bit to be desired and he could use a bit of work maneuvering over the bar. This is not to say that Massimo is not world class at bar clearing, simply that he looked somewhat labored over the bar and could stand to smooth out that movement a bit. If Massimo gets better at high level bar clearing by the next year's X Games step up competition, we could likely see him in the 1st place spot next time around.


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How to Know Great Sales Copy When You See It
So here we are at the end of August and it dawned on me that I've gone the entire summer without posting anything new.
Why? I've been slammed writing copy for clients.
Monday I had an interesting experience. One of my clients has a "partner" who sends out direct mail pieces promoting his live events. They sent over an example of their latest piece and said it didn't work.
First of all, since I'm the damn copywriter, my big question was "why didn't you goofballs send it to me to critique before you wasted all that time and money mailing a toad!"
This thing was so bad, you could have hidden hundred dollar bills inside and got no response.
It was cold, impersonal, had pictures with NO relevance to the reader and looked like it was created by a designer who was trying to win a creative award. (Yawn!).
So I thought maybe I would share with you some tips to make sure your copy doesn't suck!
The ONLY question that is EVER open for debate is how effectively a piece of copy has fulfilled fourteen critical criteria that have been established over more than a century of scientific testing in millions of direct response promotions.
- The process of writing copy, then, is simply the practice of creating a conversation with the prospect in which these criteria are met.
- The process of critiquing copy can be thought of as the practice of determining a) whether these criteria are met and b) how well they are met.
- The process of improving copy is the practice of increasing its effectiveness in satisfying these criteria.
Good Copy …Makes four sales:
- The attention sale – which stops the prospect and compels him to look at the copy (usually through the use of a subject line or a headline and deck) …
- The readership sale – which converts attention to readership, then sells the prospect on continuing to read with each sentence and subhead that follows …
- The product sale – in which every benefit the product or service delivers is made credible, three-dimensional, palpable and desire is created, and …
- The call to action sale – in which the prospect is persuaded to take the steps prescribed by the writer; most often to make a purchase or provide lead information.
Good Copy Is written in the APPROPRIATE TONE for the subject matter. If an alarming message is delivered with a passive tone or a reassuring message is delivered in a harsh tone, the credibility and therefore the effectiveness of the message will suffer. If you whisper "Your house is on fire," nobody will believe you. If you scream "I LOVE YOU!" you'll sound like a lunatic.
Activates a relevant and actionable DOMINANT EMOTION in the prospect. Because human beings almost never make purchases for logical reasons, but as their emotions dictate, the copy should activate a fear, frustration and/or desire that the prospect already has, then offer him a way to fulfill or assuage that emotion.
REWARDS prospect for reading. To maximize readership, the early copy should send the message that the simple act of reading the copy will result in the reader receiving a benefit – improve some aspect of his life, deliver useful information, give him emotional validation or at the very least, entertain him; possibly by solving a mystery or through the use of irony or humor. To retain readership, the copy itself must, of course, deliver on that message.
Has CLARITY OF VISION. The copy should begin with a mutually agreed-upon proposition and then lead the prospect from the point at which he is found to the point where he needs to be to take the desired action. No meandering; no side trips. Sentences and paragraphs should contain one or at most, two thoughts that move the conversation forward.
Has SPECIFICITY. Peppering copy with specifics makes it feel more tangible, more believable and also makes it easier to read and understand. Ethereal, nebulous, hazy, imprecise copy demands that the prospect work to figure it out – or worse, confuses the reader – thus killing readership.
Is INTERESTING. It must hold the prospect's attention and also send the explicit or implicit message that the writer is passionately interested both in the reader and in the subject at hand. Failing to do so will absolutely kill readership and by extension, response.
Has MOMENTUM. The reader should feel that he is moving through the work quickly and effortlessly. The organization should be linear; the copy should never meander or return to points already covered. And each succeeding section should be shorter than the one before it.
Is EFFICIENT. Points should be made using the shortest, clearest, most precisely chosen words possible, then organized into tight, lean, punchy sentences and paragraphs.
Is PERSUASIVE. Great copy presents all the reasons why the prospect should act in the way the writer desires. These "reasons why" are the practical and emotional benefits that the promotion, the desired action and the product or service being sold will bring to his life.
Is CREDIBLE. Not only must the copy be believable on its face, various types of proof should be used to establish every critical point as fact. The effective types of proof most often used in direct response copy include:
- Empirical proof – proven by the prospect's own life experiences
- Social proof – testimonials and case histories involving ordinary people much like the prospect
- Authoritative proof – citations from respected authorities
- Logical proof – the use of reason and absurd-isms to prove a point
- Abduction proof – creating an explanatory hypothesis; a reason why a certain proposition is true
- Conditional reasoning – "If x, then y"
- Visual proof – photos, charts, tables, etc.
- Demonstrable proof – as in a promotion for a book or newsletter in which delivering information or advice in the copy demonstrates and proves the author's expertise
Effectively addresses most common OBJECTIONS. Eliminates the prospect's objections – most typically cost, inconvenience, dissatisfying past experiences, monetary risk and social pressure. Ideally, these objections should be addressed without naming them.
Tells the prospect precisely what to do. Describes the desired action in specific detail – as in "complete the enclosed order form, then return it in the postage-paid envelope provided to Acme Widgets, 00000 Coyote Street, Grand Canyon City, AZ 00000."
Is LONG ENOUGH to do all of this, but not one word longer. -Nuff said here.
I wish I could show you the crappy mail piece these guys created, but confidentiality prevents me from doing so. The good news is, if you take even 50% of what I have shared with you here and apply it to your writing, chances are YOU WILL CREATE A WINNER.
Until next time, write well, live well and be real,
Tony Policci
Absolutely Brilliant Concepts, Inc.


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I had the chance to go out with the fisheries team from the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation earlier this week. A team of three guys on a small boat visited 8 sites with a 100 foot seining net in about 4 hours. They struggled through rough waters, cross winds, and unusually hot weather for October, but they didn't miss a beat. Field work is tough work.
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