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Location: Orlando
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mechanic service trucks equipment dealer peterbilt Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity. We have the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the US representing (more...)
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Company: Cross Country TravCorps
Location: Orlando
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The benefits of taking a travel nursing job with Cross Country TravCorps include: Free Private Housing or Generous Housing Allowance Comprehensive Health Insurance with Prescription Coverage Dependent (more...)
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Company: Lyft
Location: Sanford
Posted on: 2018-08-22 00:0000
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What is Lyft Lyft matches drivers with passengers who request rides through the Lyft smartphone app.Signing up to be a Lyft driver is the perfect opportunity for you to set your own schedule and be your (more...)
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Company: Trans AM Trucking
Location: Orlando
Posted on: 2018-08-21 23:0000
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This Is Your BeginningNew drivers are eligible to receive 2,500 in sign-on incentives Trucking is a noble profession, and truck drivers are noble people. That s why TransAm is committed to bringing our (more...)
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Company: Instacart
Location: Geneva
Posted on: 2018-08-21 23:0000
Category: Hospitality & Tourism
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Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing MasquePosted on Feb 15 in Chic, Sassy, Working Girlby Hatel
A dear friend of mine gifted this gem of a product to me on my birthday. She knows the way to my heart, well one of the ways anyway! Thank you, Cheese!! I was going to write a review as soon as I tried out Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque, but I wanted to use the product consistently before giving you my complete review. I have been using it for the past few months so I figure now is the best time to give you my two cents.
The label indicates that the masque "intensively purifies to minimize pores." Although it may not significantly minimize my pores, the masque does tighten your skin and leaves it feeling smooth. Most masques might dry out your skin, but this particular masque by Kiehl's leaves your skin supple. I normally like using this mask before I go to bed, so I will add an extra step to nightly routine. I start by washing my face, then applying the cleansing masque and leaving it on for 10 minutes. I then continue my nightly routine, with a great moisturizer and you are left with amazing skin. After a long day of work, this masque helps you to relax and keeps your skin looking fabulous! It is like taking a mini-trip to the spa, but in your own home.
If you happen to have normal to oily skin then this product is for you! I recommend that you use this masque about once a week for best results. You will see your skin gradually become smooth and radiant.
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Teenage years are a period of concentrated learning and rapid biological change. Adolescence is also the time when the body needs increased amounts of sleep to keep up with the mental, emotional and physical growth.
A number of studies have shown that teenagers who get more sleep perform better in school, as well as at social functions, after-school activities and problem solving in general. Read more.


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Effective August 26th, video game developer BioWare will shut down its official forums.
It "wasn't an easy decision," but the acclaimed RPG heavyweight is finally closing the doors on its forums. As more and more electronic entertainment companies turn to Reddit and other major social media outlets for their consumer interaction, the traditional "bulletin board" style community forum is going the way of the dinosaurs. Or MySpace.
Lead Community Manager Conal Pierse highlighted Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram as better alternatives with which to interact with fans, pointing out user-driven content including Tumblr and fan-maintained wikis. While once the forums were a virtually exclusive channel to have a conversation or deliver feedback, BioWare's focus has shifted to these other platforms. In the process, the forum community has dried up.
After August 26th, the forums "will exist in a read-only state until October 25, 2016." Those hoping to make connections with fellow members of the official forum community will want to be sure to do so in the next few weeks.
BioWare won't abandon the forum structure entirely. They may utilize it in the future for very specific projects, such as centralizing beta feedback. Most of the industry have already left official forum systems behind, excluding those fostering an active massively multiplayer community. For that reason, the official Star Wars: The Old Republic forums will continue to operate as normal.
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I was a professional trainer long before I ever worked in the contracting industry – two decades. Where did I learn how to train people? In the army – it's where you typically find the best trainers anywhere with the highest success rate. I was an infantry soldier, so everything I taught had a life-or-death aspect to it. You don't rappel out of this helicopter right? You die. You don't learn how to change barrels on a .50 caliber machine gun because the other barrel is white hot, it could cost you your life. I utilized the EDI method of training, Explain, Demonstrate and Imitate. First you explain, they you demonstrate and then you get trainees to imitate. It works well and still forms the basis of my approach to training now almost thirty years later.
I'm also a Certified Training Development Professional, CTDP. I'm part of a nation-wide organization of adult educators focused on continuous improvement in our profession.
Now that I've established that I know how to train people, I should also throw in a couple of good sports observations to help articulate where I'm going with this blog post. Okay, here goes … ahem … does the team that wins the Superbowl, World Series, Stanley Cup, NBA Championship, World Cup or Gold Medal at the Olympics not train? Can you think a title-winning sports franchise that went all the way without a coach and a training staff working with them every single day?
Your business is a lot like a sports team. And if you don't train your people CONSISTENTLY then you are going to have INCONSISTENT performance. So, very simply, training is a process and it is not an event.
You can set aside a weekend every quarter to train your team to success by hiring me or someone from another contractor group (we all teach the same processes and systems) but what you're going to get is about two to three weeks of exceptional performance and then the old habits will kick in again. In short: if you want to grow your business you have to train your people five days a week for at least fifteen minutes every day. You need to have a training plan in place so that you can respond to the challenges your business is facing because in plumbing, HVAC, electrical and roofing, there are a multitude of challenges that can crop up out of nowhere.
Is your average ticket (how much your techs earn for each call) too low? You have to train them out of it. Are they taking too long on a job? Train 'em! Too fast on a job? Train 'em! Not pricing things properly? Train 'em! Not communicating value to your customer? Train 'em! Not selling enough protection plans? Train 'em!
Yes you can train your team on all these issues over a day or two-day training session – that's called immersion training. And it works great as a team-building exercise, but to actually have an impact on PERSONAL performance, well, that takes daily training that is engaging, real-time and responsive. Daily training also shows your commitment to your employees. It tells them you want to coach them to success and you're going to work your tail off to help them achieve their own success, wealth and happiness.
The team that wins the championship trains every day. You can't win if you don't, and yet so many business owners in contracting don't see the value of training all the while complaining their team isn't bringing in enough $$ for the business to grow. The old addage: you have to spend money to make money. It costs to have a professional like me come to visit your team. It costs money to pay your people to participate in training but that's the cost of doing business and you'll get return on investment faster than you can blink an eye!
Training is a process, not an event. Say it with me. Because every team needs a coach, so look around your company. Do you have a coach? Probably not. Do you complain about not generating enough revenue each day? Probably. How are you going to get your people to bring in more revenue?
Right. You need to train them. Look, I've been training home service contractors for a decade. I know the systems and procedures I teach need to be taught consistently. Lack of success in contracting is rarely a knowledge problem – it's an implementation problem. Your people know how to repair plumbing, HVAC, electrical and roofing but they don't know how to tap into winning success strategies unless it's taught to them and then they are coached on how to implement.
One final time: Training is a process, not an event. You can't win the title without training every member of the team.
So why are you fighting the need for training? Oh, right … up front cost. So you look for a happy medium: you'll hire someone to come in "once in a while" to train your team. Back to the sports analogy again: can you name any pro sports team in recent history that won the championship by training "once in a while"? That's a half-ass approach. If you take a half-ass approach, you're going to get half-ass results.
Consistent performance creates consistent results. Inconsistent performance creates inconsistent results. You choose. It's your business. You know I'm right so what are you waiting for?
Start. Training. Your. Team. Consistently.
And trust me. You'll make back the money it costs you to train them in a HUGE way.


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Even though the sun is beating us to the ground here in Southern Califas.(and no, I'm not complaining!) that doesn't mean one can't dress up with all the fun fashion has to offer in the Fall. Fall has always been my closet's favorite time of the year. It means dressing up with more layers of clothing and putting on all my favorite winter coats and boots...and even though in the past years I've shied away from tall heel boots this year I'm embracing the "inner Amazon woman" and rocking high heels like the baddest bitch on the block.
My favorite accessory this fall is the bold statement necklace, particularly this statement necklace by Tranquiltelas. This particular color really compliments well with the color palette Fall is known for: Khakis, Browns, Military green.
On a last note, if you're like me, you probably would like to run over the holiday music like that reindeer did to Grandma. This has to be at least once on your Fall/Holiday playlist. "Night by Night" by Chromeo.
What trends are your favorite during Fall?
(Images via: Etsy, Sephora, Top Shop, and Khristian Diane Berrio [locations: Medellin, Colombia//Frog Town,Los Angeles])


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Freezing Rain
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I love this outfit! I'm a jeans girl and this looks comfy but really cute at the same time :-)ReplyDelete
Lisa @ Fun Money Finds
We had freezing rain today. This outfit is so chic, modern and urban. Love the sweater, Erica. =)ReplyDelete
Enjoy the weekend and stay warm!
Erica, you look so chic while being practical with your weather. I love that cape! The gingham underneath is a fabulous touch. I'm sorry for your terrible weather. That gets frustrating when it's March. (I remember those days from living in the Midwest years ago.)ReplyDelete
This is the most perfect casual outfit! So in love with the gingham layered with the sweater! Too cute!ReplyDelete
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Your layers look so cozy, yet so put together! I wish my topknot looked as good as yours!ReplyDelete
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Introducing a new yarn by Scheepjes*! I'm welcoming Sweet Treat* laceweight thread to my Scheepjes stash ❤❤ There are 87 shades of this 25gr teensy yarn – each little ball is about 2.25″ tall, and recommended hook size is 1.25mm. It's truly the cutest thing!
Check out this color range – wowzers! Colors match back to Catona* too – so neat.
And you just know I had to organize all the yarn in some kind of rainbow… Goodness this was fun, and challenging. There are just so many colors!
So what's the yarn like? Well it's a mercerized cotton, so you can think "small hook", but I actually chose to hold it double on my prototype project and use a size G hook. That worked really well! Especially if you're like me and you get scared by a 1.25mm hook 😝😝
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- 100% mercerised cotton, high twist, Lace weight (2ply) yarn
- 25g = 140m
- Available in 87 colours
- Perfect for smaller projects, or larger projects where you'd like to use a lot of colours. Ideal for small home decor projects, jewellery, amigurumi, accessories etc. Perfect for filet crochet and lacework
- Use with a finer crochet hook for a sturdy shape or with a larger hook for a softer drape
Here's a closeup so you can see the sheen. Not too shiny. The hook is an H in the photo – I was holding it from a different project 🙂 .
A sneak peek of one way that I'll be using the yarn in my Sweet Treat project! Look out for a pretty square with a color-fade effect based on a classic quilt block. Coming soon!
And of course I had to make a color wheel!
Ooooo, aaaahhhhh – absolutely gorgeous!
To see more color play with this new yarn, check out these beautiful blog posts from some fellow Scheepjes Bloggers 🙂
Hope you find some gorgeous inspiration! Happy crafting!
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This bridge is a relatively long example of a standardized grade separation design that was used by the Michigan State Highway Department on state trunk line roads. The bridge retains excellent historic integrity including the railroad version of MSHD's type R4 railings, which tend to have shorter length panels than those used on highway bridges. The bridge is heavily skewed. The prominent Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company fabricated the plate girder and the Hillding Construction Company was the on-site contractor for the bridge. The bridge and railroad line was originally owned by the Pere Marquette Railway. The bridge today carries CSX trackage.
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Overall, only a few Oil and Gas companies are actively using social media as part of their marketing plan, and using it correctly. Two main excuses are made when social media comes up in the conversation – It's for business-to-consumer companies. It's a fad. Both are incorrect. The reality is that the Oil and Gas industry should not view social media the way B2C firms do. To see success in social media, Oil and Gas companies need to think about the outcome differently. Social media is … [Read more...]
What Are The Elements of Marketing Communications?
On my website, I state that the significance of communications hasn't changed; the toolbox has just expanded. By this I mean that ads and press releases don't make up marketing communications. At one time, as portrayed in that wonderful series, Mad Men, perhaps they did. Now, however, those tools have been joined by so many others. And in today's world, new tools are developed almost every day, or so it seems. Let's explore some of the elements of marketing communications. Elements of … [Read more...]
Tips For Oil & Gas Marketing Communications
Today I am writing about marketing communications in the oil & gas industry. Specifically, I am going to share some tips for oil & gas marketing communications. These tips benefit all companies within the oil & gas industry, whether they be small, medium, large, or in the global, services, drilling, etc., sectors. Over the past few weeks, I've shared definitions of marketing communications, integrated marketing communications, and explained why marketing communications is … [Read more...]
Hiring An Inexperienced Social Media Person – Yes or No?
Seen on a social media group on Facebook. A job description had been posted, which read, "Ideally we are looking for someone, who is a high school (must be 18) or a college or university student who knows, how to do web design, create movies, slide shows, presentation materials and properly promote our business through social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Meetup and other sites etc.) in a professional manner, In general he / she knows how to spread a company's … [Read more...]
Who's Your Company Spokesperson?
The other day I read a post by Shel Holtz, who wrote about an employee being fired after doing an interview with Advertising Age. Titled, "Jill Rowley's dismissal could be a case of misguided adherence to 20th-century spokesperson policies", Shel shared his opinion regarding authorized reps for speaking to journalists. Is it an archaic practice as he stated, or is it a practice that is dependent upon the company and its culture? Does trying to control its brand/image require large companies to … [Read more...]
Can't Take It Back
Do you remember learning the hard lesson that once you say something, whether it was in anger or not, you can't take it back? Nowadays, it is even harder to deny you said something as social media and the Internet allow for a record of everything, as Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert show us on a regular basis. As a communicator, one takes great pains to ensure that anything created for a client, company, etc., is factually correct, written well, reviewed, approved, and every "i" is dotted and … [Read more...]
Real or Fake Identity?
As a communicator, I'm accustomed to using my real name. In fact, I use my real name everyday. It's who I am. Several years ago, if I remember correctly, there was a push to ensure that you had your own name on your social media accounts such as Twitter, with LinkedIn and Facebook being obvious. As I sat in a safety meeting this morning, the topic was about being safe online - how to protect yourself against identity theft, stolen bank and credit card accounts, etc. IT showed this video: … [Read more...]
Is This Bullying or Helicoptering?
Rob Biesenbach sent me a message via Twitter today asking me "What do you think of running up the score? Coach accused of bullying after 91-0 rout", along with this link to SI WIRE. Rob probably sent me this note because of the fact that I love football! (See Gini Dietrich's #FF post - and comments - on Spin Sucks.) I took a quick glance at SI's snapshot and responded, "I might have to write a post on this! Short answer is that there should be good sportsmanship". I then went on to read the … [Read more...]
When do you use social media?
Soooo...I took more time off than I had intended from the social media world over the past two weeks. Now I'm ready to get back into the swing of things. One question I've been pondering is whether or not how active one is on Facebook, Twitter, etc., on the weekend versus the week. After asking around, it seems as though it is split down the middle. Those who work online throughout the week seem to work hard to avoid posting online during the weekend. Those who aren't online because of their … [Read more...]


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In which we take a look at the experience of using John Lewis from a customer point of view.
Meaning this won't be a robust test of the ecommerce site's search functionality, or the quality of its mega-navs, or the persuasiveness of its homepage.
Instead this will involve searching for an item on Google, clicking on the most attractive result, testing the relevancy and helpfulness of its landing page and seeing how quick and easy it is to make a purchase. The customer journey in a nutshell.
This is especially relevant as we enter the last few weeks before Christmas and time becomes increasingly precious for the online shopper with a long list and a fickle sense of brand loyalty.
After all it's that time of year when you're going to buy an iPad Air 2 from whichever retailer has it in stock (and has the most visible search results), rather than the one you've been using for the rest of the year.
As you can see from the following search results, John Lewis is taking no chances with one of the most popular tech products this Christmas. It has successfully delivered paid search results for 'iPad', 'iPad Air' and 'iPad Air 2".
It's a wise strategy, as organic listings for John Lewis are quite far down the results page. With these paid results, John Lewis is easily beating rivals Amazon, Curry's and even Apple itself.
While we're here, let's see how it's doing for 'Monty the Penguin'…
Well played WWF, well played. The Google Shopping listings are also dominated by eBay.
Although on first sight this may seem like a poor show from John Lewis, if you actually visit the site itself you'll notice that Monty the Penguin is out of stock. It would be a waste of time and money serving ads here for a product that's unavailable and would only frustrate the shopper who clicked through hoping to buy the popular penguin.
In terms of the ad quality, John Lewis's effort is much more detailed than its rivals…
Offering free delivery, a three-year guarantee and a rating system that proves the retailer can be trusted on multiple counts. The ad certainly trumps Apple's rather flat effort.
The only real competition here for a searcher's attention is the Curry's ad. It offers a discount within the blue link and explicitly states what code to use during checkout.
John Lewis relies on its customer service messaging and prominence at the top of the listings to sway attention away from the Curry's ad.
Landing Page
If you're using paid search, it's vital that your landing page is completely relevant to your ad. It's no good serving visitors with a generic homepage, if you're advertising an iPad, you'd better be presenting them with exactly that.
Here is John Lewis's landing page served after searching 'iPad Air' and clicking through on its paid ad.
The major thing you'll notice here is that it's a product listings page for the first iteration of the iPad Air, not iPad Air 2. That's fine as the original search term was 'iPad Air', however the ad that I clicked through specifically stated 'iPad Air 2'. Confused yet? Yeah, sorry about that.
If I want to buy an iPad Air 2, I may not bother adding the '2' when searching. I would assume that I'll be served the newest product anyway. Then when I click on a link that says 'iPad Air 2' I'll be confused as to why I can't see that specific item on the landing page.
There is also no mention of the newest iPad on the landing page. Not in the header, not in the product listings, not in the left hand navigation bar.
This is especially annoying as John Lewis has a specific 'iPad Air 2' landing page for searchers of that specific term.
All John Lewis really needs is a clearer link to alternative versions of the iPad on each landing page, and then the problem's solved.
As for the layout of the page itself, the images are large and I like the fact that you can click on a colour option and the main image changes accordingly.
The text itself is too small though, with the technical specifications being difficult to distinguish as they are written in one straight line.
John Lewis also goes out of its way to highlight the three-year guarantee offer, however there is no mention of delivery options.
Particularly on the run-up to Christmas it's vital to be clear about the speed of delivery, the cost for each option, whether it has a free returns policy and whether it offers click & collect. We know from its homepage that John Lewis does indeed offer all these things, but someone arriving on this landing page from search wouldn't necessarily realise this.
Product page
The product itself looks great, there's an excellent hover-zoom function and the price is clear…
There's also a real-time stock checker, which is helpful and uses scarcity to add a bit of urgency to the purchase. Social proof is also utilised in the rating system, and customer reviews are enabled at the bottom of the page.
This is also where a customer can finally see the range of John Lewis's delivery options. My only criticism here is that on first glance, it's not obvious that John Lewis offers faster premium delivery options.
If you click on the 'UK delivery' link (which isn't an obvious link at all), you're taken to the bottom of the page for further options.
The pricing information about 'next day, named and Saturday' delivery could easily be included in the information box at the top of the page.
This is a good example of a clear and simple basket design.
Nothing fussy, nothing distracting, it drives a customer straight to checkout securely whilst providing information on payment options, delivery options and states that I qualify for free delivery with minimal fuss.
John Lewis asks for an email address straight away on a page that doubles as a sign-in and as a guest check-out.
Having a guest check-out is excellent for customer service, as it means speed and efficiency is the focus, rather than data capture. Then offering the option to create an account after the purchase is essentially offering the best of both worlds.
The next page is where you choose your delivery option.
Allowing a customer to choose a delivery option before they are asked to enter their address means they won't have to waste time entering address details if they've chosen a service that doesn't require them (click and collect for example). For delivery to a home address, autofill has been enabled to speed up the process.
There are four more pages in the checkout process to navigate: a further 'delivery options' page, an 'order summary' where you can write a gift message, this is followed by a 'payment page' then eventually a 'receipt'.
This whole process could be much more efficient, for a start there's no need for the 'order summary' page in between delivery and payment. The order summary details remain throughout the process, it's pointless reconfirming them. If John Lewis want to offer gift messaging, this could easily be integrated into the payment page.
Better still, provide a single-page checkout that changes and adapts the experience based on the options ticked by the customer. Making the checkout process six pages long is needlessly tedious and can hamper conversion.
According to David Moths post on single page checkouts, ProImpact found that a one-page checkouts improved conversion by 13.39% and Xanthos improved a client's conversion rate by 67% after implementing the same.
In conclusion...
One of the massive keys to success in ecommerce is not to assume that the homepage is the place where every customer journey starts. Visitors can come in from a huge number of different side-doors and search results, so it's important to highlight the most important customer service information on every possible landing page and make the process of purchasing an item as quick and easy as possible.
Positive customer experiences focused entirely on ease and speed will definitely encourage that same visitor to come back.
For more ecommerce best practice guidance, check out Halfords: the customer journey from search to checkout.
Comments (7)
Great article thank you Chris.
"The only real competition here for a searcher's attention is the Curry's ad. It offers a discount within the blue link and explicitly states what code to use during checkout."
This is interesting - I feel it would be a better customer experience if Curry's automatically applied the discount rather than replying on the customer having to enter a discount code.
Off topic perhaps slightly, but it's interesting to see this today after my own JL experience, especially as the journey detailed stops at checkout!
John Lewis (as per so many other multi-channel retailers) really need to work on their post checkout cross-channel experience too! Let me share my example -
My daughter received a John Lewis gift ordered by a family member which was damaged in transit this week. When returned to the store (who told us it was only available online), the best they could do was offer a refund and ask us to re-order the item ourselves online!! This was then done and because the order value was relatively low we were asked to pay to have the item delivered or collect from the store….more money? or more travelling? ...The choice is yours Mr customer! Either way the emphasis was put back on me to sort out the problem, not a great experience!
I suspect this lack of cross channel integration is a legacy of organisational silos and / or competing P&Ls per channel where directors are incentivised in ways that are channel specific , not cross-channel and not customer centric….Another example of the organisational structure affecting the customer experience!
Quite a unique circumstance - surely if you called the online customer customer services they could sort this out for you at no expense on your part.
Assuming they are equipped to deal with returns from a non purchasing entity (ie it was a gift shipped by JL, but ordered by a relative) they probably could! However, these days consumers (myself included) expect to be able to interact with a brand through whatever channel they choose and expect the experience to be truly cross-channel and seamless!...It was more convenient for me to return it to the store that day as I was in the area! Surely the store could have ordered the item for me and taken care of the back-end cross charge, regardless of their structure???...A similar scenario with Apple last year was very different, offering truly seamless cross channel experience.
Such a great example of creating a perfect customer experience, John Lewis know how to get things done properly.
A great example of how the online and offline customer service experience need to be fully aligned - failing to deliver great service in after sales diminishes the well polished journey so far
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It's interesting, should they apply the coupon code automatically.
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Monday, the morning after my two sensational nights modeling in the VALT fashion shows aptly themed Decadence and Delight, my facebook status read: "Surprising things you don't expect to hear yourself say: My eyelashes are still painted white, but there was no problem getting the glue stick off of my eyebrows." I love my life!
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Do you have a mother to honor? I don't and haven't had for a very long time. I really didn't miss her so much untill I had children of my own and then mother's day became very hard for me. My mother never knew my children. She took her own life eight months before the birth of my first child. Now that I am a grand mother I know the joy that she missed. I was very mad at her for a very long time for cheating me out of the joy of her first grandchild.
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I'm Injured: Do I Need a Lawyer?
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There you are, minding your own business, behind the wheel of your car, waiting for the red light to change to green. Suddenly, you are hit from behind by another driver. Your rear bumper is scraped and dented, and your neck is burning, and you are getting a headache. You deal with exchanging insurance information, giving statement to the police who investigated the collision, and now you have to deal with getting your car repaired. The police officer asks if you need to be taken to the emergency room. You decide to go to get checked out, just to be safe.
You now have some medical bills that you would not have taken on if someone else hadn't slammed into your car. You have a voicemail message from a nice lady who says she is from the other driver's insurance company, and she wants to take your recorded statement. You are wondering if you should call a lawyer, or just call the insurance lady back and give a statement and hope that you can get your medical bills paid.
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Every year the Hellenic Society of Constantinople honors people in the Hellenic community and some of the past honorees reads like a who's who list including Clint Eastwood, Jim Gianopulos, Costas Mandylor, Billy Zane and Nia Vardalos.
At this year's Hellenic Society of Constantinople 50th Annual Vasilopita Dinner Dance, Mr. Ted Maniatakos, Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate will be honored.
Mr. Maniatakos' continuing involvement with the Church as one of thirty Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchates and an honoree of the Patriarch of Constantinople makes him one of a selected few individuals — 30, to be exact — who have been chosen to service several cultural and financial sectors of the Eastern Orthodox Church in America.
The Vasilopita Dinner Dance will take place on Saturday February 4, 2017 at St. Sophia Cathedral Maniatakos Hall with cocktails commencing at 5:30 p.m. and dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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The price of entry is a donation of $125 per person, with the student price of $75 per person. All proceeds will benefit the Philanthropic Institutions of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople which will go towards promoting cultural events and awareness as well as restoration projects world-wide of Eastern Orthodox Churches.
The event is black tie optional and is open to the public. You must RSVP by January 30, 2016.
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Finding the best breast pump can leave you feeling like Goldilocks, constantly searching for the perfect fit.
Some pumps just aren't right for you, even if they are right for someone else. What one mom might find comfortable can feel abrasive to another mom.
But if you want to reach your goal of breastfeeding your baby, at some point you'll likely need a breast pump.
This guide will help you figure out what's important when you select a pump and will give you a closer look at many popular models on the market right now.
|Best For
|Our Rating
|1. Spectra S1
|Best All Round
|2. Medela Freestyle
|Hands Free
|3. BelleMa Double Electric
|Working Moms
|4. Spectra S2
|Exclusively Pumping
|5. Medela Pump in Style
|Large Breasts
|6. Haoqin Micro Cube
|Single Electric
|7. Medela Harmony
|Manual Pumping
|8. Philips Avent Manual
|9. Zenda Breast Milk Catcher
|10. Medela Symphony
|Hospital Grade
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The 4 Types of Breast Pumps
Breast pumps can in two different types – single and double. Single pumps can only attach to one breast at a time, where as double pumps attach to both. Double pumps tend to express more milk, but come at a higher price.
Pumps can also be further broken down into the 4 following different categories:
- Manual Pumps: These have no external power source and rely on you to generate the suction by using your hands to squeeze a handle. Since manual pumps require no external power source, they tend to be very light and portable. However, the downside is that they usually express much less milk due to their reduced suction power.
- Electric Pumps: These require a power cord and an external power source to function. They have a much greater suction strength than manual pumps, and usually come with electronic features, such as LCD screens, a timer, multiple expression modes, and sometimes even a nightlight. The biggest drawbacks to electric pumps is their weight and the cost.
- Hospital Grade Pumps: It is important to note here that the term "hospital grade" is more of a marketing term than it is a medical one. In fact, the FDA has made it clear that they do not recognize the term "hospital grade" (source). Having said that, hospital grade usually refers to high end double electric breast pumps that have a closed-system, a long motor life, and are durable enough to express milk 8 or more times a day.
- Battery Powered Pumps: The battery powered pump is a convenient twist on the original electric pump design, by adding a rechargeable battery to the unit. This negates some of the disadvantages of traditional electric pumps by making them more portable and removing the single point of failure — the plug point.
What To Look In A Breast Pump
Before you randomly pick a breast pump based on a friend's experience, you need to realize that you both might be looking for very different things in a breast pump. What works for one woman may not work for another. We're all on different paths in life and we all have our own set of obstacles and challenges.
Any woman considering purchasing a breast pump will want to go over this checklist:
- Cost: You'll likely want to stick to something within your price range, but if you buy a cheap pump, you might find it doesn't work well for you. And if that happens, you'll have to buy another one to replace the dud you got the first time. You might save yourself a lot of time and aggravation if you just buy the one you want to begin with. Regardless of what it costs, it's still cheaper than buying formula every week (source). Health insurance might kick in and cover part of the pump as well.
- The volume you plan to pump: If you plan to turn your breasts into Niagara Falls, you need to pick a pump that is made to cope with that kind of heavy usage. Some pumps are made for occasional use, while others are designed to handle many sessions a day. Knowing how much you expect to pump will help you choose between manual or electric pumps.
- If you want to pump both breasts at once: Pumping breastmilk can be time consuming and uncomfortable. If you want to spend as little time attached to your pump as possible, you'll want to consider purchasing a pump that can express milk from both breasts at the same time, rather than just one at a time.
- Portability: Moms who plan to go back to work a few weeks after having their baby should strongly consider buying a portable pump so they can express milk during their lunch breaks at work. Portability is also an issue for women who travel a lot. Stay-at-home moms might be less concerned about having a portable breast pump than career women will be.
- How easy it is to clean: Buying a pump that is like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle when it comes time to put it back together after cleaning it might sour women on the whole breastfeeding idea. Plus, women might resent the time they spend trying to get milk out of tubing when they could be spending that time with their baby instead. As a new mom, I detested cleaning because it ate into my time with my baby.
- Adjustable suction: The same amount of suction won't work for every woman. You'll want to look for a pump with adjustable suction in case you are one of the women the standard amount doesn't work for.
- How it gets its power: Blackouts happen all the time. People lose power and they sit for hours in the dark waiting for a company to restore it. If you've pumped enough milk ahead of time that you have an adequate freezer stash, you might not worry about a lights-out situation. But if you don't want to have to depend solely on an outlet, you can buy pumps that also use batteries. If you have the money to burn, you could even keep a manual pump on hand for emergencies or a car adapter that lets you use certain pumps in your car.
Breast Pump Accessories You'll Need
You may want to buy extra breast shields and valves to have on hand for when you don't feel like washing the parts right away after pumping. It can be difficult to find the time immediately, especially if you are pumping multiple times a day.
If you're not feeling well or if you are enjoying a lazy day with your baby, it will really pay off to have extra parts.
Having a well-compartmentalized breast pump bag can help you organize all your spare parts and keep everything in it's place to make sure nothing gets left at home. Many breast pump bags also include insulation or have a built in cooler to help you transport your expressed milk when on-the-go.
You'll need storage bottles so you can keep that breast milk safe in the refrigerator or freezer. If you plan to pump at work you should also consider purchasing breast milk storage bags or a mini cooler bag with ice packs so you can keep your breast milk cold until you can get home. If you have a work refrigerator, you can use that instead, but if your commute is a long one, you'll still need a way to safely get those bottles home.
Some accessories aren't necessities, but they can make your life easier – like a bottle drying rack, or a nursing cover which can help you pump in public without feeling self-conscious.
The Best Breast Pumps of 2018
Now that you have a better understanding of what to look for when buying a good quality pump, here are the reviews of our 10 favorite models in 2018:
1. Spectra S1 Breast Pump
This unit is a great choice, and although it is more expensive than the Spectra S2, I feel it's worth the extra money because it has one feature the other pump doesn't have – it can be operated with batteries in addition to a power cord.
Other than that and the price tag, there aren't any other big differences between these two models. Although that may seem like a small distinction and one not worth paying for, when you are exclusively pumping, you spend so much time during your day stuck to your breast pump that not being tied to an outlet is incredibly freeing.
It's not a short-term commitment either – it can last for months and even a year, depending how long you want to breastfeed your baby. That battery pack option can really open up your world when you are exclusively pumping.
It makes quick and comfortable work out of pumping your breasts. You won't need earplugs when you operate this unit either – it's an extremely quiet pump.
- Can be operated with batteries or a power cord.
- Quiet, which makes for a more relaxed pumping experience.
- Expresses milk quickly and comfortably.
- Closed system.
- The tubes fall off easily during pumping.
- The pump vibrates during usage.
2. Medela Freestyle Breast Pump
This small double electric pump becomes a hands free unit, but it can take some effort to find a way to make it work for you. Since this pump works with a cord, but also a battery pack, you can move around doing household chores while you are pumping if you want to kill two birds with one stone.
It has a one-touch letdown button that sends a message to your body that your milk needs to start flowing. The suction level goes from setting one all the way up to setting nine. It also features a pumping timer that lets you keep track of your sessions. A memory button lets you save your favorite settings.
While the pump might feel too gentle to some women, this machine gives moms more freedom than being tied down to a stationary machine does. It also comes with a cooler bag and ice packs in case you use this when you are outside the house.
- This unit provides true mobility for women who are pumping.
- It's lightweight.
- Comes with a cooler bag and ice packs.
- This machine is pricey.
- Figuring out how to use the hands-free capability of this unit is tricky.
3. BelleMa Double Electric Breast Pump
Some electric breast pumps have short power cords that make you have to sit right next to an outlet to get any pumping done. In addition, offices don't always have outlets in spots that give you the privacy you need in the workplace for pumping.
The BelleMa pump has a longer power cord, which makes it easy to find a comfortable place to pump from. But the longer cord isn't all this unit has going for it.
It's a closed system double electric pump which has left and right independent controls where you can choose different suction levels for your breasts.
It only weighs 14 ounces which makes carrying it into your workplace a breeze. While you can still hear this pump, it is quiet, which also makes it a great choice for at-work pumping sessions. It is easy to assemble, which means you won't cut in to your work time too much by pumping.
- A good price for a double electric pump.
- Lightweight.
- Easy to clean and assemble.
- It's a quiet pump.
- The battery pack has to be purchased separately.
- Doesn't come with a carrier.
4. Spectra Baby S2 Breast Pump
This pump is lightweight for an electric pump, coming in at just over 3 pounds. It is one of the less expensive electric pumps you can buy, but you don't sacrifice quality for the smaller price tag.
With this pump, you can express milk one breast at a time, or you can do both breasts at once. While some electric pumps are loud and attract attention, this one is quieter.
Another key feature is that this pump is a closed system, which means your milk particles won't go inside the actual motor area. That means this pump would be a sanitary choice to loan out or give to other mothers after you no longer need it.
This pump has a letdown mode which signals your breasts to release their milk supply. It also comes with a night light and a timer. The night light is a welcome addition since those 2 a.m. feedings likely will be happening night after night those first few weeks.
- For an electric pump, this is super affordable.
- Quiet pumping which is nice for private moms.
- Pumps quickly.
- Doesn't take batteries.
- The bottles tend to tip over easily.
5. Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump
The Pump In Style has many features that make it a good pump, but for women with large chests and bigger than average nipples, the nice thing is that you can separately buy extra-large breast shields to make this pump work.
This pump already comes with two sizes of breast shields – the 24mm and the 27mm. Before automatically ordering the extra-large shields, you should give the included shields a test run. One of them might work for you even if you are well endowed.
The pump is attached to the carry-all bag that comes with the kit. You can move this whole kit easily from one room to another in your house.
This pump can help moms keep their supply up because of the strong suction it offers. The suction is adjustable, however, for moms who prefer a lighter touch. The cooler and ice packs come with this unit for moms who want to use it outside of the home.
- Strong suction feature.
- Easy to clean.
- Replacement parts are easy to find because the brand is so well known.
- This pump costs a little more than some on the market.
- It's a heavy pump, which makes it less ideal for travel.
6. Haoqin Micro Cube Breast Pump
This single electric pump is made completely from food-grade silicone, which is nice for moms who are worried about potentially harmful chemicals in plastic.
It has a stimulation massage cushion that has a warm, soothing sensation to it that can help bring about letdown. After the stimulation mode, you can select from the three different expression settings to find the one that is most comfortable for you.
It's small and light enough that you can transport it easily, whether you are going on a vacation or trying to sneak in an extra pumping session over your lunch break at work.
You'll get the pump, tubing, a bottle, a nipple, a lid, a charger, a USB cable and a bag to put it all in. If you want to use it with other bottles, it is compatible with Philips Avent bottles.
- It's lightweight and easy to use.
- This pump isn't difficult to clean.
- It's comfortable on your breast.
- It has to be plugged in while you use it — it won't work on battery power.
- Some moms have had problems with it breaking after a few months of use.
7. Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump
The Medela manual pump is easy to use and simple to clean. Anyone will be able to figure out how this pump works.
It is a cinch to bring with you wherever you go because it will fit in purses or bags with ease.
Since you do all the work, manual pumps don't make noise so they are perfect for pumping discreetly during a lunch break at work. No one has to know what you are doing behind closed doors if you feel uncomfortable about pumping while at work.
Although it comes with a 24 mm breast shield, other Medela breast shields will fit on this unit, which means you'll be able to find the right fit to give you a more comfortable breast pumping experience.
This breast pump should be in anyone's budget, and it will give your baby the benefit of breast milk without breaking your bank account.
- This pump is affordable.
- Portable.
- Quiet, which can be important for those who value discretion.
- Seems to lose suction over time.
- Can make your hand tired if you pump a lot.
8. Philips Avent Manual Comfort Breast Pump
This pump has a small, wide bottle attached to the pump, instead of a long, thinner one that other portable pumps use. One thing moms might appreciate about this breast pump is that it is compatible with other Philips Avent bottles and milk storage containers.
The small, compact size of this pump makes it easy to position and use – you can even operate it with one hand. It has an angled neck which works with gravity to allow your milk to flow directly into the bottle so you won't have the discomfort on your lower back of having to lean forward to help your milk flow.
This pump also has a soft massage cushion designed to stimulate milk flow.
Moms who aren't content to just wash their portable pumps will be glad to know this unit can be sterilized in the microwave or by dropping it in boiling water.
- Affordable.
- Easy on your back because its design doesn't require you to lean forward.
- Can squeak a little sometimes while operating.
- You have to press it hard against your breast to form a suction.
9. Manual Breastmilk Pump with Lid
Although this unit is called a pump, there's no actual pumping involved, but you'll end up with a significant amount of breast milk by the time you're done using it.
All you do is take this BPA-free, silicone unit and attach it to your breast while you are breastfeeding. So your baby will be attached to one breast and this pump will be attached to the other. Then you just let nature take its course.
As letdown occurs and your milk begins to flow from both breasts, some women lose the milk coming from their other breast – it goes directly into the breast pads they wear to prevent leakage. But when you use this small pump on your free breast, you'll end up with 2 or 3 extra ounces by the time your baby is done feeding. And the best part is, there's no discomfort involved and no necessary action on your part.
- It's insanely cheap.
- Easy to use.
- Perfect for traveling.
- It won't completely empty your breast.
- Measurements on the bottle are a bit inaccurate.
10. Medela Symphony Breast Pump
This pump was made for daily use and unless you plan to give it a workout, you might want to find a more inexpensive pump. It uses 2-phase expression technology to help your milk start flowing freely.
If normal pumps take a long time to remove your milk, you might want to try this one because it is made to quickly express milk. That's a big deal when you are pumping exclusively because it can feel like you've spent half your day hooked up to a breast pump.
You can use this pump for expressing milk from one breast at a time or from both breasts at once. It's a closed system so you won't get any backflow of your milk into the tubing and motor. That can cut down on the risk of your baby ingesting mold or bacteria along with their breast milk.
- These pumps are built to last — they can work for years.
- It's so quiet you can barely tell it's on.
- It's a sanitary closed system.
- The collection bottles and other items you need for this pump are sold separately in a kit.
- This is a very expensive breast pump.
My Favorite Is…
When you factor in both affordability and function, the Spectra Baby USA S1 is my clear favorite. No matter what you are looking for in a breast pump, the S1 delivers.
Here are some of the features that make it stand out from the crowd:
- It's lightweight, which makes it portable.
- You can use it with a battery or power cord for great mobility.
- It pumps quickly.
- It's comfortable and it has a variety of settings to help moms find a mode that works for them.
- It's quiet, unlike some pumps which can be almost deafening at times.
- The price is better than many other higher-quality pumps.
- If you need to pump exclusively, you can pump both breasts at once.
Whether you are pumping occasionally or multiple times a day, the S1 will help you reach your goal of breastfeeding your baby. In no time, your baby will be thriving from the benefits of the freshly pumped breast milk you'll be giving her. The time you spent searching will be time well spent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some women who have exclusively breastfed have gotten by without a pump, but, I swear, I have no idea how they did it.
When my baby was 10 weeks old, I went back to work. I would have loved nothing more than to be a stay-at-home mom, but since my student loans were hanging over my head, there was no way around it – I had to go back to work.
Sometimes I was lucky and I was back home after a 6-hour workday, but there were days where things were super busy and I put in 12-hour days. I hated every minute of it and I would have rather spent that time with my baby, but it was something I had to do.
The only way I was going to make breastfeeding a doable option was by pumping while I was at work. If I had any hope of breastfeeding, I had to express milk with a pump so my baby could eat while I wasn't with her.
Sometimes you don't get to decide if you are going to nurse – your baby does that for you. In some cases, babies aren't able to latch properly onto the breast, but they are able to feed from bottles. If you want to breastfeed in those situations, you'll have no choice but to pump so your baby still gets the benefits of breast milk.
Whether it's safe to buy used breast pumps has been a controversy for years. But what many women who claim it is safe to buy used pumps don't understand is that there are two different types of pumps – there are purchase pumps and there are rental pumps. They can also be called closed systems or open systems.
Pumps women purchase for their own home usage are generally open systems. It simply means that it is possible that a woman's milk particles could reach the motor of the pump, which would make it unsanitary for another woman to use that pump. Purchase pumps are not safe to buy used (source) because they could contaminate your baby's milk.
Rental pumps are different – they are what is known as a closed system, which means that a woman's milk particles can't reach the parts of the pump. That's what makes it okay from a health viewpoint to share a rental pump.
Breast shields are one of the most important breast pump features. Proper fitting breast shields, also called flanges, are crucial to your success while pumping breast milk. Breast shields are the cups that you put on your breasts.
You choose your size of breast shield on the size of your nipples, not the size of your breasts. And if you've used a different pump in the past, don't depend on the size of breast shield you once used. Sizes of flanges aren't uniform from brand to brand, and your pre-birth nipples may not stay that size after you have your baby.
When Size Matters
You don't want to purchase a breast shield that is too big either. Because your breast, not just the nipple, will be sucked in. That can mess with the flow of your breastmilk. Breastfeeding can be difficult enough without your milk supply dwindling.
If you begin breastfeeding and the process is painful rather than just uncomfortable, you should reevaluate the size of breast shields you are using in case they are the wrong size.
Women who are only pumping occasionally and are feeding their babies directly from their breasts most of the time should:
- Pump milk in the morning where they are likely to get the most (source).
- Space breastfeeding sessions with pumping sessions by about an hour. You can either pump an hour before you expect your baby to be hungry again, or an hour after she breastfeeds. That will give you milk for both sessions (source).
Women who are only pumping and aren't doing any actual breastfeeding should:
- Pump about every 2 and a half to 3 hours. Emptying your breast milk signals your body to make more (source).
You can either choose a manual or electric breast pump.
Manual pumps are cheap, small, portable and easy to operate. Because you are the one supplying the manpower to express your milk, you'll only be able to do one breast at a time so it might be best for moms who are only going to pump occasionally.
Moms who are going to be pumping a lot will want to consider a double electric pump that will allow them to pump both breasts at once. It's a time saver being able to pump both at once, and you won't have to do any work. They are much more expensive however than manual pumps.
How to use a manual breast pump:
- You need to encourage what is known as letdown, which is milk moving from the back of the breast to the front. You can gently massage your breasts or place a warm washcloth on your breasts (source) to encourage letdown.
- Cover your nipple with the breast shield and make sure it forms a tight shield.
- Use one hand to hold the shield in the correct place, and start squeezing the handle of the pump with the other hand.
- If milk isn't wanting to flow, lean forward and put gravity to work.
- Keep pumping until your flow starts to slow.
How to use an electric breast pump:
- Cover your nipple with the breast shield. Do the other side as well if you are using a double pump.
- Then you turn the machine on.
- Pay attention to your comfort level. If the suction level hurts, turn it down. If your milk is coming out too slowly, turn up the suction.
- Once your milk starts to slow, turn off the machine and break the suction of the pump with your finger.
Other important tips to remember:
- No matter which pump you use, you need to make sure your hands and pumping equipment are clean before you begin.
- Your milk won't come out immediately – it's not like turning on a faucet.
- Don't pull off the breast shields while your electrical pump is still on unless you love pain. Instead turn off your pump. The suction will be gone, but the shields will still be suctioned onto your breasts. Use your finger to break the seal, then gently remove the breast shields.
Some pumps may have separate instructions for cleaning, and some will be easier to clean than others.
But, in general, you'll want to rinse every individual piece that comes in contact with breast milk with hot water, or wash them with soapy water before rinsing them well. Some pieces can be put in the top rack of the dishwater as well (source).
Let the pieces air dry. Some breast pump pieces for certain brands can be sanitized in a baby bottle sanitizer or in a bag in the microwave.