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Most of us wait until a job is completed to ask for testimonials.
Admittedly that's a good time, but it's also much harder to get a testimonial from a client at that stage. Then we have to get all needy when asking for the testimonial.
There are three points when you can get testimonials, and get them long before the client has finished with your product or service? Where are these points located? Find out in this episode and get to the points sooner than later.
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As spring arrives in British Columbia and Alaska, something amazing happens.
The grizzly bear comes out of its hibernation. All through the winter it has been high up in the mountains where there's lots of snow, and it's relatively easy to hibernate in the snow. Now it's time to feed, but there's no food up here so it has to make its way down to the coast. It's all about timing.
It's all about planning. It has to get there just in time for the salmon run.
It might seem to us that the bear just shows up, but usually a mother bear will have some cubs with her as she makes her way down the mountain, so it's not just a matter of showing up but also making sure that the cubs make it, because the cub mortality rate is very high.
Over half of the cubs die every year. The bear has to wake up from its hibernation, makes its way down the mountain, make sure the cubs are all fine, or at least as fine as they could be, and then get in position for the salmon run which will happen at a fixed time, provided the rains come.
All of this requires an enormous amount of time and anticipation, and we have to do exactly the same thing. We have to act like bears when we want to get our testimonials, because if we don't anticipate and we don't plan, then nothing happens.
It's all about timing. It's all about being there at the right time, at the right moment. Or is it?
Most of us think that testimonials are only available for us once the project is complete. It doesn't have to be like that. The project can be very incomplete before you starting to get testimonials.
Let's just explore these elements of where you can get testimonials
- The first point of getting a testimonial, or getting an agreement for a testimonial, is before the project even begins.
- The second point is the in-progress testimonial.
- Finally, you can get a testimonial right on the tail end of the project.
In all three instances, the project hasn't been completed and you're getting a testimonial, or at least an agreement to a testimonial. Let's explore all three of them one by one.
In one of my first jobs as a consultant I didn't have any testimonials
So I had to get the testimonial in advance, or at least get the agreement for the testimonial. Here's what I did. When we sat down to work out the project, we worked out the scope of the project.
And then at the tail end of the discussion I turned to the person and said, "If this project works out exactly as you planned, as we planned, can I get a really good testimonial?" Of course the client is anticipating the fact that the job will be done really well, and so they will give you a really good testimonial.
Just by asking this little question at the starting point, it makes a huge difference to how you get the testimonial at the end. When someone has already agreed to something, there is more of a likelihood of them giving a testimonial.
When they have not agreed to something, and at the end you say, "Can I have a testimonial?" the chances are diminished. The first instance is always to look at where can I get an agreement. At first it seems like this is only consulting-based, but it works just as well if you're doing a workshop, just as well if you're writing a book.
If you're writing a book
Say for instance you're writing a book and you have graphs in the book. The client or the prospect client can look at those graphs and agree to a testimonial in advance. Same things applies to workshops. What you're really doing is setting the whole benchmark.
You're getting the client ready and prepared. Not every client is ready when you just finished the project, but if you've put it in right at the start as part of the agreement, the chances are much higher. You're like that bear sitting there not on some river any place on the planet, but specifically in British Columbia.
You're waiting for the salmon, so you're setting it up in advance. You're setting up your position in advance. This is a very critical step, especially when you're starting out and you don't have much of a reputation.
This takes us to the second point, which is the in-progress testimonial.
Often when I'm writing a book or creating a course, I don't have testimonials for the product in advance. Now, I still have to write the sales letter. I still have to send out some kind of testimonials. What do you do? You have the in-progress testimonial. In this case, the customer doesn't look at the complete picture but looks at the part of the picture.
Let's take an example of the book that I wrote—Dartboard Pricing. It consists of three different sections. Say I finished the section on sequential pricing, which shows you how prices go up and they go down. The customer doesn't really need to read the entire book.
They could just read about sequential pricing, and then they could give you a testimonial that went into a lot of detail about sequential pricing.
Now surprisingly, this kind of testimonial is often better than a testimonial that just talks about the entire project.
This is the kind of testimonial that focuses on one aspect, and it gets the prospective reader or the prospective client to then get excited or interested in that one aspect. Instead of the entire project, now you're starting to get interested in just how does this sequential pricing work. How does it relate to Karate?
Why do prices go up and come down, and do we do that for all our products, all our services, all of our training? How do you use all the three different aspects of sequential pricing simultaneously? What is a doorway?
Even right now, you're getting interested because what we're covering are elements of that section of sequential pricing.
It's often easier for a customer to tackle a small section and talk about why that section works than the complete experience. By the time you're finished with the complete experience it almost becomes abstract in a way. There's so much stuff to consider, so much stuff to implement. When you deal with a smaller sequence, you're able to explain that in greater detail.
This is the in-progress kind of testimonial that you can get.
A customer doesn't need to go through a whole year of your consulting practice. They don't have to go through your entire book and they don't have to go through the entire course.
In fact, when you come to a Psychotactics workshop you will see that on day one there are some people who are giving a testimonial, on day two another batch, and on day three a third batch.
Now, not only is this smart in terms of planning, because you can't do all of them back to back.
It's too tiring for you in the first instance. More importantly, you can get the customers to talk about that specific moment, that specific section, that specific segment. You can do this for a book or a workshop or consulting.
This is the second type of testimonial, which is the in-progress testimonial.
Notice we haven't reached the end of the course. We haven't reached the end of the book. We haven't reached the end of the consulting program, and yet, you're getting testimonials that are better in some respects than the testimonials you get right at the end.
The in-progress testimonial is very powerful, so pay attention to it and use it.
This takes us to the third part, which is how to get a testimonial right at the end of a project, not after the project, but right at the end.
How do you get a testimonial right at the end of the project?
In every Psychotactics course I have an entire week where the customers will give feedback, and this is brutal feedback, believe me. They also give a testimonial. They're finished with their feedback. They've got it out of their system and now they move to giving the testimonial. This is part of the assignment. We're not done.
Now the mistake that you can make, and I've made this mistake, is to treat it as part of the whole system. Supposing this is a 12-week course and you say in week number 12 you're going to give your feedback and testimonial. Obviously that won't go down too well. If it's a 12-week course, people expect 12 weeks of instructions and then the 13th week to be one of testimonial or whatever you want them to do.
We do this in our eBooks as well
We put in a little email link in the last chapter and people write to us from the chapter. For example: When the pricing book was launched, few days later customers started writing in.
Now be aware that we send the email anyway
If your customers are part of a list and you have them on the list, then you should send them an auto-responder that asks them specifically for their testimonial. In effect, we have four spots where we can ask them for the testimonial, but what are the three main spots that we covered today?
Let's just summarise
- The first instance where you can bring up the testimonial is at the starting point when you're sitting down with the client, when they're buying into your consulting or your training, and you can ask them whether they would give a testimonial at the end. This agreement makes a big difference.
- The second point is the in-progress testimonial, which I think is the most powerful of all, because it focuses on a specific bit.
- Finally, we have the testimonial you get at the end, not after, but at the end, where you tag on a little assignment that the customer can do or should do as part of their whole exercise. Most customers agree to this. There's no problem getting this. It's the waiting after the project that's a problem.
Yes, you can send an email or you can request for a testimonial after the project is over, but that's the harder testimonial to get. That's the kind of testimonial that most of us try for. You're like a bear sitting and waiting for the salmon after the season is over. You want to be there getting those salmon, those testimonials, as they leap up through that salmon run, not after.
Now let's say you have a product and you already have a few testimonials.
Should you go through this exercise every time with all your customers? The answer is yes.
There are two reasons why
1) The first is, a customer is explaining their mindset in the testimonial, so if the testimonial is done right, you will get an insight into your product, a completely different insight from all of those other customers. This is very powerful for you.
It's very enabling but it also shows you what customers are looking for and what they're not looking for, because then you can go and fix it. All of our products, all of our services, they're all versions, at least at Psychotactics.
When you go to the next workshop, when you go to do the next course, when you read the next version of the book, it's always better, and it's because of these testimonials. It's because of the feedback that we get.
That's the first thing, that it enables you to look into the customer's mind from a completely different perspective.
2) The second thing is that when a customer goes through a good experience they actually want to say thank you, and they want to say thank you in a meaningful way. The testimonial is a meaningful way. It is their way of saying thank you for all the trouble you've taken. The testimonial is a way of saying thank you. It also ratifies that they have made a good decision by investing in you. You definitely want to have that testimonial in even if you've got a million other testimonials.
Testimonials can be organised and planned for—and should be.
Make sure you don't miss out on your "salmon" because you didn't plan just right.
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Relevance of Social Technologies on Enterprises
08 May,2017
About Speaker
Hemant Kumar | Chief Architect, Digital Harbor
With 16+ years of rich IT experience, Hemant has engineered several technology platforms to solve complex business problems across enterprises and has effectively scaled the architectures to accommodate thousands of users.
At Digital Harbor, Hemant is responsible for architecture and design of Social Enterprise Technology platform, world's first enterprise platform that delivers conversational applications. Prior to Digital Harbor, Hemant has been instrumental in setting up highly differentiated teams, building platforms and products serving a variety of domains including Retail, Human Resource and Finance. Hemant has a Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics and computer science
A consumer who wants to purchase a budget smart phone, with specific features, instantly connects with one's friends, shares his / her selection gets quick recommendations, checks for user reviews online, compares and quickly makes an informed decision within minutes. On the other hand, the core business in any enterprise still relies on old infrastructure ranging from mainframes to centralized data warehouses. They remain rigid and inelastic to changes in the business environment. Enterprise applications are still stuck in the past.
- How will it be if we introduce such social technologies to the enterprises?
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The Northside Church of Christ is a family of families made up of all kinds of people of all different ages. There are young families, middle age families, and older families. There are families with children, families without children, and families that are blended. There are young singles, older singles, and single parents. Put all these styles and stages together and you have the Northside Church of Christ.
Bruce Utley - Family Life Minister
Bruce has served at the Northside Church of Christ since 1982. Before coming to San Antonio, he served as Campus Minister and taught at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry degrees, all from Abilene Christian University. He is a member of the Christian Education Association, and the American Association of Christian Counselors. He and his wife, Sharon, have two adult children, Clay and Erin.
We at Northside are committed to serving families of all types all across the life cycle. We offer classes for young couples starting out in marriage. We provide assistance for new parents adjusting to the demands of a child. We teach classes on parenting teenagers and raising Christian kids. We support marriages through special classes, seminars, and retreats. Through the gospel we seek to help and support all those facing the family problems prevalent in our culture today.
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Radius Playwrights Festival unearths a trove of talent within 50 miles
Now, one year and a day after BPL's festival of new short plays launched the all-purpose performing and visual arts venue in a converted church on Main Street, everything is well in place and ready to go for Radius' second annual edition.
The program of staged readings of six short plays by five playwrights who live within a 50-mile radius of St. James Place — where BPL makes its home — opens Friday evening at 7 and continues Saturday afternoon and evening at 2 and 7.
The writers — Maizy Scarpa, Joe Starzyk, Steve Otfinoski, Anne Undeland and Barry J. Kaplan — come from as far as Woodstock, N.Y. to as near as Sandisfield and neighboring East Chatham, Canaan and Brunswick, N.Y.
The plays are being directed by Tod Randolph, James Warwick, Kim Stauffer, Allyn Burrows, Michael Dowling and Mike Brady and performed by well-known regional actors.
Radius 2018 begins with a modern twist on the Pandora legend (Scarpa's "Pandora Shakes Things Up") and ends with Starzyk's imagining of a conversation between an executioner and his next victim in the moments before the ax falls ("What's Little Ax Between Friends").
Between the two are:
— "The Audition" by Steve Otfinoski. Directed by James Warwick
An actor's unique talent leaves a director wondering if he really understands what it means to be an actor and what their performance can contribute to a show.
— "The Golden Years" by Joe Starzyk. Directed by Mike Brady
Mabel and Norman have been together so long that they know everything there is to know about each other. Or do they?
— "The Kiss" by Anne Undeland. Directed by Kim Stauffer
A viewing of Rodin's sculpture The Kiss causes a woman to question the meaning of love, her marriage, and to ask herself "what if?"
— "The Two Bobs" by Barry J. Kaplan. Directed by Mike Dowling
Bill and Jack are friends who ride the train together. On the way home one evening, they have an enigmatic conversation in which all, and nothing, is revealed.
The six plays have been culled from more than 100 submissions that arrived by the Oct. 31, 2017 deadline.
"We weren't prepared for that [many]," Frangione said by telephone. "We were surprised. The short form is very risky."
The plays were read by a panel of theater artists and critics. "No one knew who wrote which play," Frangione said. "We need to keep it that way so there will be no politics in making the final choices."
Two of the finalists, it turns out, participated in last year's festival — Otfinoski and Scarpa - and a third finalist, Undeland, is a member of BPL's Berkshire Voices writers group.
"I wanted a lot of variety; to open things up," Frangione said.
Frangione says he expected more politically oriented plays, given the current cultural climate.
"We have some plays that explore some themes we've seen before," Frangione said, "and we have more comedy than we had last year."
Among the plays that stand out for Frangione is "Pandora Shakes Things Up," which Scarpa has written in verse — iambic pentameter to be precise.
Scarpa says she wrote a lot of poetry, particularly in her student days at NYU's Tsich School of Arts, from which she has a BFA.
In a telephone interview from Albany, N.Y., where the 27-year-old actress-director-playwright-education artist works for the Alliance of Positive Health, a support organization for those with HIV/AIDS and other chronic conditions. Scarpa said she was interested in seeing if she could write a verse play for a festival that had strict requirements.
"I wanted to challenge myself," she said.
Tod Randolph, a veteran member of Shakespeare & Company, is directing."She has such a strong background in Shakespeare," Scarpa said, "such experience, I feel confident turning the play over to her."
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NEW YORK — Porn industry types usually grab mainstream media attention when their exploits lend themselves to sensational headlines rather than humanitarian efforts. Not so with Monarchy Distribution owner Mike Kulich who was tapped for a Q&A in New York Magazine.
Dubbed "America's first-ever non-profit pornographer," for his creation of Boys Town Studios that will give all of its profits to support gay rights, Kulich revealed the impetus behind his decision and how he successfully balances his company's success with donations to charitable endeavors and working the media through clever PR stunts.
Kulich explained that he was moved by the plight of gays in Russia, drawing a comparison to his parents who escaped communism and anti-Semitism. He created Boys Town to help the victims of recent oppression and to help those seeking asylum in the U.S. and elsewhere. "So I didn't want to see history repeated, I wanted to try to help. And the only way I know how is by making porn," he said.
Some of Kulich's other philanthropic moves, like his rejected attempt to give the proceeds of Assence Films first release, "Anal Artists" that featured Sasha Grey, to the National Education Association was also on the table. He said that after the NEA wanted not to be associated with Grey, he was happy to donate about $5,000 to the University of California Popular Culture Institute that got wind of the available money.
Kulich also noted that Monarchy has donated VOD profits to the Center for Transgender Equality after starting up his transsexual studio.
But not all of Kulich's media massaging is geared to worthy causes.
The article talked about his recent Anthony Weiner stunt where 15 percent of proceeds from the spoof film, "Don't Pull Out" are being donated to the New York City mayoral hopeful's campaign.
On a more serious note, Kulich commented on the hypocrisy of the U.S. culture when it comes to accepting gifts from porn.
"I think the whole country is corrupt as it is. You want to take money from the Koch brothers? I don't see how porn is a big deal. Sure, it's taboo. But I do licensing deals with Showtime. Our clips are in that new show 'Ray Donovan;' there's a scene in episode four where Jon Voight is holding our movies. Anyone who doesn't accept money from porn is standing against something that's already part of society. A show with Philip Seymour Hoffman in it is licensing our content next. There's a lot worse you could accept money from," Kulich, said.
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Discussion in 'PSP - Games & Content' started by crazyace, Dec 31, 2009.
so i found a patch but i dont know how to apply it, can anyone help
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Why would you need a patch? Game works fine on GEN D3
Because some people don't like save corruption on GEN-D3?
Some people don't know about GEN-D3?
for naruto shippuuden accel 3, and i dont really know how to switch from m-33 to gen
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A new study has found that, in addition to causing thousands of deaths and continuing nearly unabated in parts of West Africa, the Ebola virus has resulted in at least 74,000 cases of malaria going untreated, with those infected too fearful of being quarantined for Ebola to seek medical care.
According to a new study published in The Lancet, the number of people dying of malaria in Guinea may exceed the 2,444 Ebola deaths in that nation soon, should the disease continue to spread without treatment. An accurate estimate of the number of people who died of malaria in 2014 has yet to be released, largely due to lack of treatment and resources rerouted to fight Ebola. The 74,000 people who did not seek treatment for malaria largely avoided it, the study argues, because malaria symptoms appear similar to those of Ebola, particularly the high fever, and infected persons feared being quarantined for Ebola without being tested.
The number of cases of malaria treated by medical professionals in Guinea dropped 69% in the past year. The number of people seeking treatment at clinics dropped up to 42%.
The fear of being sent to an Ebola treatment center represents compounded fears of various potential negative consequences, from being quarantined with a disease the patient does not have to contracting the disease while in quarantine with actual Ebola patients. "Since the start of the Ebola epidemic people with fevers have avoided clinics for fear of contracting Ebola or being sent to an Ebola treatment centre," said Dr. Mateusz Plucinski, the study's lead author.
Being misdiagnosed with Ebola could not only result in contracting Ebola from others in quarantine, but in going without treatment for another deadly disease, resulting in the same worst case scenario as not receiving treatment at all. It is believed that a number of people in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia died of unrelated diseases while being quarantined for Ebola at the height of panic regarding the outbreak. Ebola, as the researchers warn, is easy to misdiagnose, as it produces flu-like symptoms. The first American to die during the Ebola outbreak, 24-year-old Nathaniel Dennis, fell into a fatal coma after suffering a seizure, but rather than receiving neurological treatment, he died quarantined at an Ebola center.
The World Health Organization is recommending all Ebola treatment facilities also equip themselves with medical technology to combat Ebola and treat the diseases simultaneously to avoid misdiagnoses and potential malaria outbreaks. This coincides with recommendations in The Lancet study, which reads, "Efforts to reinforce malaria care delivery in Guinea should be focused on reconnecting healthcare workers and health facilities with the communities they serve and whose trust they need to regain."
The news of malaria presenting a significant danger to Guinea does not mean doctors are no longer expected to focus on Ebola or that the Ebola outbreak has concluded. Guinea is experiencing a rise in Ebola cases after a drop that made many medical professionals optimistic. Officials are citing a combination of free travel within the country and disregard for safe burial practices as contributing factors to the resurgence of the disease. "People who have come into contact with Ebola but have not been identified, they go to another village and only then develop the symptoms of Ebola and then contaminate others," Guinea Ebola response worker, Dr. Amadou Talibe, told the Associated Press.
Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, diagnosed three cases of Ebola on June 17, after nearing the 21-day deadline to be declared Ebola-free. Six individuals not exhibiting Ebola symptoms, but who came in contact with the new patients, have been quarantined.


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Khloe Kardashian and French Montana are constantly being spotted everywhere and are becoming paparazzi's new favorite couple.
Word has been buzzing that Kris Jenner and the rest of the clan didn't approve of the relationship, but all that was put to rest when the Kardashian's mommy posted a pic with she and French.
Well if mommy approves guess the world better get used to it. Wonder how long it will be before Khloe and French get their own reality show.


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Badmaash Company is the upcoming venture of Yash Raj Films. This is the movie from Yash Raj Films after 4 months gap. They have tasted their last hit one year back with New York. Later delivered some disasters. So they kept their full efforts on this movie only.
Shahid Kapoor and Anushka Sharma were played the lead roles in this film. Story revolves around gambling and smuggling only. Unlike her first movie Anushka is going to appear with fully hot look. Shahid Kapoor is going to appear in different get ups. Director Permeeth Sethi has given some comedy touch also to this film.
Virdas and Anupam Kher are the other lead cast. This movie has to fight with Priyadarshan's Bumm Bumm Bole to win the Box Office. Both of this movies are going to hit the theaters on May 7th.


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Living in the (Virtual) Future
By Rae Lori
I'm so excited to join popculturedivas with such a great group of ladies. I figured for my first post I'd chat a little about the future and introduce myself.
I'm an author, artist, dreamer, reader and avid visual lover (my shortcut term for a movie and TV addict ;-)). I grew up on the Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres so the speculative catches my eye pretty easily. I loved all the awesome inventions that imagined what a cool future would have. Flying cars, vast cities with everything at your fingertips, advancements in artificial intelligence to make our lives easier. Much of this is already available considering how much stuff we can get on cell phones and how easy it is to order almost anything from our computers. Not to mention communication which is just a click away.
With all these advancements in every day life, it got me thinking about how it'll integrate into publishing, reading and new authors sharing their work. We can already attend book discussion groups via forums, share snippets of books to check out before we buy and now book tours can be conducted in the comfort of one's own home. Not blog tours, but actual book tours.
The virtual world of Second Life hasn't quite caught on as mainstream as other social networks but there's a growing community for readers, writers and other creative types in-world. I hold a weekly class for aspiring novelists and I'm also a part of the many writing communities who share their work and talk about other books in various discussions. I just received a newsletter the other day from an author whose reading I attended a few months ago. She's holding an in-world salon where she'll spotlight an author per event. The author will then come in and read some excerpts then answer questions from the audience. As a lover of audio books, I really enjoyed this. Shortly before attending that I went to an October bash where one sim (simulator world, that is) had a hostess who read Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and it was great. There used to be a wonderful sim called October Country (inspired by Ray Bradbury's story of the same name) which featured Science Fiction, Fantasy and horror audio dramas on constant rotation.
I wish I had all the time in the world to go everywhere in Second Life but between writing, catching up on the towering TBR pile and family life, the time just zips by.
At least there's the weekly creative writing class meetings and the big events that occur monthly. And NaNoWriMo SL is just around the corner…
Rae writes in multiple genres including science fiction, fantasy, romance and suspense, sometimes all meshed together in one story. Currently she is at work writing short speculative stories as a break from her larger works. Recently she has contributed to the world-building chapter for the upcoming The Complete Guide to Writing Paranormal, to be released this fall from Dragon Moon Press and is gearing up for the release of her futuristic A Feast of Shadows from Eirelander Publishing in March 2010.
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DELRAY BEACH -- Responding in part to the growing availability of cocaine rocks, nicknamed crack, and the ease with which the substance is finding its way into the hands of children, police say they will extend their war from the streets into the classroom.
Police Chief Charles Kilgore said on Wednesday that the public relations unit of the department is gearing up to begin a drug- and alcohol-awareness program aimed at reaching students in all Delray Beach`s public and private schools from grades kindergarten through 12.
The program, to begin shortly after school opens, will involve distribution of anti-drug literature and lectures by police officers in the schools. The lectures may include former drug and alcohol addicts who would relate their experiences.
Police-sponsored drug lectures were held in city schools several years ago before auditorium assemblies of hundreds of students. Kilgore said new program would be conducted on a class-by-class basis to personalize it more.
``It`s evident in dealing with this problem we`ve got to get the young people involved,`` said Kilgore, who told Sgt. Ross Licata of the Community Relations Department to begin contacting educators for their help and input.
Licata said it has been a while since the department has undertaken an awareness program putting police officers on school campuses.
He added, ``We need to resort to some other things other than just going out and arresting people.``
Kilgore said narcotics-unit investigators have encountered youngsters as young as 9 and 10 using and selling crack, a hardened form of cocaine that can be smoked.
Sgt. Richard Senff, head of the department`s four-member tactical unit, said crack pushers often are teen-agers.
``We`ve arrested them as young as 13,`` he said.
Licata said some details of the program have yet to be worked out. He said he is waiting for hand-out literature from the National Child Safety Council.


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Jakarta is a land to get fat. There are tons of noodle house in town that taste great and pretty affordable. Recently, I've heard the news about trending pork noodle in the city that belongs to Bakmi Karet Asiu. Without any doubt, I try to find it and here I am. Let's dig in! :)
Bakmi Karet Asiu established in 2013 when the F&B business not as popular as now. The competition is not that stiff, so the market responds nicely to this new noodle baby. The owner is a young blood who are passionate about cooking noodle and making their style charsiew. Fully supported by his mom, this business is an excellent example of successful family run business nowadays. There would be more than 70 bowls of noodle being sold daily, especially on PH they can sell more than 120 bowls of noodle consistently until sold out early. After a long talk with the owner, I do understand the secret recipe behind their success story is humble and honest. Both words are the best way to describe this noodle house as well.
Nestled in Kelapa Gading area exactly at Kelapa Kopyor Raya, Bakmi Karet Asiu own a small venue inside somebody's house. It comes with a very minimalist interior design like a traditional hawker food stall in Singapore. There is a small kitchen at the front while at the back, you might find noodle making process and cashier. Once you arrive here, what you need to do is to find your seat and wait until the staff ready to taking care your order.
You are not in Bakmi Karet Asiu without having Bakmi Karet Special (IDR 47,000 / S$ 5,30 / L). Featuring the perfectly chewy noodle with juicy slabs of charsiew, honey glazed pork, and crispy pork belly; coated with delicious soy sauce and mayu. Perhaps, the real winner of that bowl is just everything! I cannot resist that ultra tender meat with the glistening and crackling skin for sure. To enhance the flavor, just add one tablespoon of chili and soy sauce. Delicious.
Another trending menu of the time is Bakmi Halus Babi Campur (IDR 45,000 / S$ 5,10 / L). Set a differentiation in noodle type, the texture for each strand is no longer chewy but more likely as silky smooth. Removing that charsiew might be a wrong decision to make since the signature item in Bakmi Karet Asiu is there. However, it comes at a slightly lower price and same portion. Personally, I would choose the previous menu instead of this one.
Bihun Ayam Special (IDR 38,000 / S$ 4,40 / L) is also good for those who control the calories. Featuring the chicken vermicelli with fresh vegetables and lard. It is simple, delicious, and tasty. I take away this for my mom, and she loves this. She says this menu is one of the best noodles in town.
Still not enough? Just go with side dishes like Suikiaw (homemade Chinese dumpling stuffed with prawn and meat), Bakso Goreng (fried meatballs made of minced pork and shrimp), Fried Wonton (homemade Chinese dumpling with crispy skin and juicy filling).
For the beverage, I just prefer to have Iced Tea to remove the oily and fatty texture after feasting that meal. Also, I don't think they served any canned drinks as well because of the comfortable style of dining.
If you are a noodle fanatic, Bakmi Karet Asiu is must try. The most delicious and complex pork noodle in Jakarta with juicy and tender slabs of charsiew. Nothing can beat this noodle experience! :)
Bakmi Karet Asiu
Jl. Kopyor Raya, Blok O1 No. 3
Nearest area: Kelapa Gading, Sunter, North Jakarta
Operational Hours:
6.30am - 4.00pm (Everyday)
Closed on Tuesday
Instagram : @bakmiasiu
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Have you ever looked at an antique and wondered what life-changing events and turbulent emotions it has witnessed throughout its long life? What kind of people have used it and what secrets it keeps?
Antique furniture pieces have always been more than regular furnishing items – not only are they extremely beautiful and valuable, but also full of memories and feelings. Quite often, antique furniture is passed down from one generation to the next as a treasured family heirloom, a precious keepsake of happy times and sad moments. It has withstood the test of time and survived altering fashion trends and social norms, changing styles and tastes.
Therefore, when faced with yet another radical change in your life – a residential move, you will most certainly want to ensure the safety of your priceless antique furniture and have it relocated to your new home without so much as a scratch. But how to move an antique in a safe and efficient manner? How to protect it during the chaotic relocation process?
Moving antiques across the country is quite a challenge indeed. To meet it successfully, you are going to need some expert help. Take a closer look at the useful tips for moving antique furniture below to get a better idea of what you are in for.
How to prepare antique furniture for moving?
The process of moving house is known to be quite a risky endeavor. Too many things can go wrong and too many circumstances beyond your control can ruin even the most carefully planned relocation scenarios. Nonetheless, it will be the integrity of your shipment that will be your primary concern throughout the entire transitional period – especially when it comes to extremely delicate and vulnerable items, such as antiques. No amount of money can replace the great value of your treasured furniture pieces, so you need to make every effort to keep them safe and intact during the relocation. Proper preparation is crucial for their survival.
Inventory your antique furniture
To be able to see the larger picture and keep better track of your precious possessions, you are recommended to create a detailed inventory list of your antique furniture pieces.
Go from one room to the next and inventory the vintage pieces in your home – make sure you note down not only the name and location of every individual item, but any other relevant information as well (year and place of manufacturing, craftsman, material, original purpose, first owner, approximate value, etc.) Most important of all, make a clear description of the antique's current condition – specify any existing damage and make several high-resolution photos of the piece (photograph it from all sides and angles, so that you have a solid evidence of its actual condition). This will come very handy if you need to make a claim against the moving company after your move.
Get your antique furniture appraised
You will have to obtain an antique furniture appraisal as verification of the value of your precious pieces. Make sure you find a trustworthy and properly authorized antique furniture appraiser to assess the actual worth of your treasured belongings.
Purchase adequate insurance
It's of paramount importance to have your valuable antiques fully insured when in transit. Discuss your options with your insurance agent and your moving company and choose the kind of liability coverage that is most appropriate in your particular case.
Plan ahead
The better prepared you are, the smaller the chance of unexpected troubles during the actual relocation of your antiques:
- find a safe route out of your old home and into your new one – measure the dimensions of your furniture and the dimensions of the doorways to make sure that your antiques will fit through without a problem (if your delicate pieces cannot be safely maneuvered in or out, you'll have to arrange for specialized moving services or give up the idea of relocating them – you can always sell your old furniture if it is not worth the expenses, time, and efforts to relocate it to your new home);
- create a floor plan of your new home, so that you have your antiques taken directly to their rightful locations and avoid shuffling them around several times;
- check the ambient conditions (temperature and humidity) in your new place and make the necessary adjustments (use a dehumidifier, an air-conditioner, etc.) to render them safe for your delicate antique furniture.
Get your furniture ready for moving
Empty your furniture pieces, so that they become lighter and easier to carry (and therefore – much less susceptible to damage) and clean them well several days before the move. Inspect the furniture closely to identify any potentially problematic parts (weakened elements, loose interior parts, non-secured pieces, etc.) and what special handling or moving requirements will be necessary. Share all the relevant information with your movers well in advance.
How to pack antique furniture for shipping?
Packing antique furniture is no child's play – the great size, weight, and fragility of your antique pieces make them very difficult to pack and move across the country. To avoid unnecessary risks and potential troubles, you are strongly recommended to hire professional packing services – the experienced packers will use the most appropriate packing materials and the most efficient packing techniques to prepare your valuable antiques for shipment in the quickest and safest manner possible. You will not only save yourself plenty of time and efforts but will also ensure your peace of mind and will have your treasured furniture delivered to your new home in excellent condition.
In case you need to pack your antique pieces on your own, you are advised to:
- Disassemble the furniture as much as safely possible – remove any detachable elements such as drawers, doors, shelves, legs, glass panels, etc. and pack them separately with utmost care. Put any small hardware parts (screws, nuts, handles, etc.) in sealable plastic bags and attach them to the main furniture body or pack them in the same box as the other furniture components;
- Secure your furniture well – fix any loose parts, lock doors (if possible), use plastic wrap to hold all the furniture parts securely in place, etc.;
- Ensure proper protection – it is generally recommended to provide 3 layers of protection when transporting antique furniture:
– surface protection – wrap your antique pieces with soft packing paper and use thin plastic wrap to hold the coverings tightly in place. This will protect the furniture's delicate surface from moisture, dust, dirt, scratches, and other superficial damage;
– shock protection – you need to provide adequate cushioning that will absorb any undesirable shocks and vibrations during transit. Your best option is to use foam sheets or soft moving blankets – makes sure your furniture pieces are completely covered and secure the protective materials well with the help of packing tape or rope;
– outer protection – a final hard shell (preferably waterproof), such as a custom crate designed to perfectly fit your antique pieces will ensure the best possible protection during shipment.
Good to remember: When packing your antique furniture, make sure you don't use packing tape directly on the delicate surfaces – the tape can leave sticky marks on the finish and ruin it.
How to move antique furniture?
So, the time has come to take your safely packed antique furniture to your new home. The actual transportation of your belongings is, of course, the riskiest stage of the moving process, so you need to be extra careful when moving day comes.
1) Enlist reliable help – hopefully, the thought of moving your antique pieces by yourself will never cross your mind. To minimize the risk of damaging your valuable furniture items during the relocation, you need reliable help. You can ask several trustworthy friends to help you take the antique pieces out of your old home and load them onto the moving truck, of course, but you will be putting your valuables in jeopardy. Your safest and most convenient moving option is to trust a specialized antique furniture moving company. The experts will have the excellent skills and the professional know-how required to relocate your antique furniture in a safe and efficient manner. Just shop around for reliable antique furniture movers who have considerable experience in relocating antiques, collectibles and fine art, compare their offers, discuss the details of your move, and choose the best furniture movers for your particular needs (make sure they are licensed, qualified and properly insured);
SEE ALSO: How to avoid moving scams
2) Prepare well – inspect the entire area and remove any obstacles, debris, water, ice or anything else that can present a hazard on moving day. Keep your children and/or pets away to prevent accidents and injuries;
3) In the event of a self-move, make sure you use proper antique furniture moving equipment and safe lifting and carrying techniques to move your cherished pieces around. Plan each and every action you're about to take in advance, obtain the best possible grip, move slowly, and be extra careful. Never drag antiques directly along the floor and avoid lifting the piece with the help of any attached elements such as arms, rails, or wings. Take every precaution to avoid slip-offs, impacts, or other accidents when taking your antique pieces out of your home and loading them on the moving vehicle. Make sure they don't come into contact with other household items in the truck and secure them well with ropes or straps so that they don't move during transportation. Needless to say, you have to be equally careful when unloading your antiques and taking them into your new residence.
SEE ALSO: How to move heavy furniture by myself
What to do with your antique furniture after the move?
Once you reach your final destination, you have the responsibility to:
- Inspect your antique furniture for damage and take corresponding measures if necessary (contact your insurance company, file a damage claim, etc.);
RELATED: What to do if my movers break something
- Have your antique pieces taken to their designated locations and properly reassembled;
- Clean your valuable pieces thoroughly and make every effort to keep them in excellent condition for many more years to come!


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How to Surrender Denmark piecemeal to Islam and Anarchists
Posted By Anders On February 23, 2008 @ 00:04 In English, Euromed | No Comments
On July 11, 2006, the police of Copenhagen denied SIAD the right of demonstrating at Nørrebro, a Muslim and anarchistic quarter of the City. Answering me in a letter from March 21, 2007, the Minister of Justice declined to annul that decision. Now even the police is giving up - so that the New World Order can really thrive and spread freely. The following is from TV2 News, Denmark.
[1] Mail from the Police headquarters of Copenhagen: Dog patrols have the effect of a red rag
22-02-08: 19:00
"Starting from the acts of arson of the latest days there are persons, who like to chain the actions to the behaviour of the police in the area around the People´s Park. The police is still to maintain law and order in the area and take measures against breaches of the law. [2]
Nørrebro smashed up. But don´t be mistaken. To blame are not the Muslims and anarchists. No, the police is to blame, because it will maintain our law and order against holy Sharia.
The consequence of our resolute intervention in the area has brought about that street patrols and dog cars have the effect of a red rag on the youngsters. Therefore, the patrols of the Emergency Squad and the Dog Patrol will not make any searches in the area around Blågårds Square and the People´s Park.
We are to patrol the area and intervene in relation to offences as usual and support primarily the patrol cars of Bellahøj.
The reason is the focusing on the problem , and that we are not to be the cause of anybody exploiting the siuation. We have a responsibility to the persons who risk having their cars burnt or, which is worse, having to be evacuated from burning buildings in the middle of the night.
I have an understanding for the frustrations this may cause, considering the fine and real police work that has been carried out in the area until now. But the decision has to be seen as part of a larger specific way of solving the present serious problems."
[3] Criticism from police lines: The decision to reduce control is met with criticism from both politicians and constables .
Chairman of the Police Association of Copenhagen, Claus Oxholm, does not understand the decision :
"This makes me shake my head. I do understand that colleagues are dissatisfied and think "what is this, why are we to succumb to what some - well untimely- persons who choose to complain about the police? And then a choice is made to react from that," says Claus Oxholm.
Peter Skaarup, Spokesman on legal matters for the Danish People´s Party, says:
"We do not think the police provokes. We think the youngsters are provoking. These youngsters want to direct the course of events, and they are not to be allowed to do so."
[4] Committee: Monitor police searches. Or in other words: It is criminal to suspect fire-raising muslims of being the criminals behind the many arsons in Denmark lately.
20-02-08: 14:29 |
Nørrebro: If Muslims throw stones at the firemen, or the police see more Muslims in activity than ethnic Danes they are not to be allowed to intervene - says professer of law, Eva Smith, who represents the [5] ECRI, which in its resolution of Oct. 16, 2000, made any Islam criticism criminal. The [6] EU has followed up by its Framework Decision on Combating Racism
The penalty for telling the truth about Islam hereafter is no less than 2 years of deprivation of liberty. But this is premised on abolition of the Danisch judicial provisos and ratification of the then unconstitutional Constitutional Reform-Treaty. In England they now follow these rules.
"The police must be able to document that immigrants are not searched more frequently than Danes." This message comes from the President of the European Committee for Racial Intolerance (ECRI), Danish Professor of Law, Eva Smith.
"It is a sign of discrimination if certain ethnic groups are searched more often than others, and the police should be able to document that this does not take place," says Eva Smith.
"It is obvious that at inner Nørrebro, e.g., there will be many immigrants among those searched, but their share should still not exceed the composition of inhabitants in general," Smith says.
Praising British police
In autumn the ECRI presented a report with 20 recommendations to combating racism in the police. In particular British police was praised for registering the ethnicity of those searched.
"In England much is made of having searches corresponding to the composition of the population. And if a group is overrepresented the policemen are asked to account for the cause thereof," says Smith.
This is not done in Denmark.
"We stop those who attract the attention of the police, and then it means nothing if people have black hair or not," says spokesman for the police of Copenhagen, Flemming Steen Munk.
Nor can police director Hanne Bech Hansen see the idea of following the recommendation from ECRI.
"We have not estimated this to be necessary. Anyway we shall not start on this on our own. But of course, if it is imposed upon us it is another matte," Hanne Bech Hansen states.
Since last new year Danish Police has been searching citizens at central Odense, central Hillerød, Esbjerg, Køge, Ålborg, Åbenrå, as well as several quarters of Copenhagen.
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[1] Mail from the Police headquarters of Copenhagen: http://nyhederne.tv2.dk/krimi/article.php/id-10545292.html
[2] Image: http://euro-med.dk/billeder/n%25c3%25b8rrebro-smadret.jpg
[3] Criticism from police lines: : http://nyhederne.tv2.dk/krimi/article.php/id-10544900.html
[4] Committee: Monitor police searches. : http://nyhederne.tv2.dk/krimi/article.php/id-10505240.html
[5] ECRI: http://www.coe.int/t/e/human_rights/ecri/2-european_conference/1-documents_adopted/02-general_conclu
[6] EU has followed up by its Framework Decision on Combating Racism: http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/en/lvb/l33178.htm
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