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The trade union organisation for healthcare managers
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We give you personal support and employment advice, an influential
voice and management skills to help you deliver high quality healthcare
to patients and the public.
Latest issue of Healthcare Manager is out now where we are rethinking NHS management and looking back at the MiP members' summit
Fri 20 Nov 2015
MiP chief executive issues warning to system leaders
Speaking at MiP's national conference on Wednesday, MiP chief executive Jon Restell warned that constant attacks on back office services were damaging frontline services and putting patient safety at risk.
Mon 09 Nov 2015
18 November 2015, Congress Centre, London WC1B 3LS
Book now for our tenth anniversary conference. It's free to attend for MiP members and CPD certified. There's a great line up of speakers, masterclasses and discussion groups on key issues. Click through for details and to register.
Fri 16 Oct 2015
Managers have warned that the government's Trade Union Bill could harm industrial relations and potentially harm patients
As the TU Bill goes through its committee stage in the Commons, senior managers in the NHS have warned that the proposals could pose a threat to the strong partnership working we have developed over the years. This is backed up by the responses to our survey which reveal widespread concern about the proposals
Fri 25 Sep 2015
The latest issue of MiP's magazine is on its way to members
This issue focuses on line managers - with excellent advice from interviewee Tricia Hart, top tips on how to be a great manager from Karen Lynas and the latest on staff wellbeing from Derek Mowbray
Thu 27 Aug 2015
Nominations open for the committee for the 2016-2017 term
Elections are now taking place for MiP's national committee to take office from January 2016 to December 2017. Click through for details and nomination forms
Thu 06 Aug 2015
MiP responds to government announcement on union subscriptions in the public sector
The government's irresponsible assault on an uncontroversial arrangement would undermine the strong partnership between unions and employers in the NHS
Fri 31 Jul 2015
Details of proposed cap on redundancy payments published today
At a time when we are discussing problems in attracting and retaining high quality staff to keep our services safe and effective, the Government chooses to focus on its proposed cap of £95,000 on public sector redundancy payments. MiP is seeking members' views to inform our response.
Thu 16 Jul 2015
MiP responds to today's report by NHS Pay Review Body
Agenda for Change's unsocial hours payments are no contractual barrier to seven day working, finds NHS Pay Review Body report, backing union evidence
Wed 08 Jul 2015
MiP responds to today's emergency budget
Four more years of pay restraint won't help the NHS to recruit and retain the skilled staff needed for high quality patient care
Fri 26 Jun 2015
Wednesday 1 July, 12.30 – 4.30pm, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
MiP is hosting this free seminar for health and care managers in Belfast. Participants will discuss effective patient engagement and personal resilience. Places are still available, so click through for details
Celebrating ten years as the specialist trade union for health and care managers
The latest issue of MiP's magazine celebrates our tenth anniversary as well as carrying features on the productivity challenge, new pension scheme, staff engagement and more.
Wed 27 May 2015
Today's Queen's speech signals further attacks on terms and conditions
When are hard working people not considered hard working people? When they are public service workers, seems to be the Government's answer as it confirms its intention to 'end six figure pay offs' for public service workers, claiming it will ensure 'fairness for the taxpayer.'
Fri 24 Apr 2015
MiP chief executive Jon Restell hits back at manager-bashing
Few people would survive the Daily Mail treatment and it deserves a push back on the way it distorts basic facts about managers' pay in the NHS. The real problem is the politicisation of NHS managerial pay and the high levels of board vacancies. Jon Restell writes in the HSJ
Thu 16 Apr 2015
1-2 July 2015, Nottingham
Involved in Health Services Research? Book now for the Health Services Research Network's annual symposium to hear about and discuss cutting edge developments with some of the leading health services researchers in the UK and internationally
Sun 12 Apr 2015
Politicians are making plenty of promises - what is the reality?
As we gear up for the general election, we expect more unfair attacks on NHS managers. MiP won't stand by and let this go unchallenged. Our HSJ-MiP management mythbuster and MiP briefing on NHS managers and the general election debunk the myths and set out the facts and figures.
Tue 31 Mar 2015
Andy Cowper introduces the second stage of HSJ/MiP's Respect for NHS Managers campaign, in which we tackle head on myths about managers' role, number, visibility, accountability and pay
As the general election campaign gets underway we hold politicians to account - from the prime minister down - for what they say about NHS managers. Today's mythbuster follows on from December's letter from clinical, charity and patients leaders, calling on politicians to treat NHS managers fairly
Fri 27 Mar 2015
The good news is most staff get 1% - the bad news is that excludes most managers in England
The pay awards for 2015-16 NHS staff in England, Scotland and Wales have been announced. NHS managers and other senior staff in England have been singled out for unfair treatment compared to NHS colleagues and other public sector staff. MiP's guidance note shows how the settlement for England affects managers and outlines our next steps
Tue 24 Mar 2015
How to empower patients through high quality health information and support
Managers need practical ways to make health information more usable and patient-led. The Patient Information Forum's 10th annual conference, taking place in London on Wednesday 1 July 2015, will help.
Sat 14 Mar 2015
Choice 2 in England and Wales closes on Monday
If you work in England or Wales you have just two days left to make your decision under Choice 2. Use MiP's online flowchart to check your options and ensure you make the best decision. This could have a considerable effect on your income in retirement.
Mon 09 Mar 2015
We'll be at various venues Tuesday 10 March – Thursday 12 March
The MiP roadshow is coming to East of England this week to meet members and other NHS staff to hear about your concerns and views. If you're in the vicinity of Peterborough, Luton, Stevenage, Bedford or Cambridge come and see us. Click through for more details
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Electronic gadget lovers now have better option to use than those programmable thermostats, which are quite difficult and hazardous to use. In stead of those, Wi Fi thermostats are being used to combat the issues common with the programmable thermostats. These are differently designed thermostats that help in adjusting the inside temperature from a considerable distance exactly when you like.
The product which is being delivered by some of the reputed companies like Honeywell, Nest, 3 M filtrete is distinctively different from other available thermostats in the market in terms of its simplicity. Most of the Wifi Thermostat Reviews say that it is the touch screen and the pad that makes the device more user friendly than its competitors.
This new thermostat is highly compatible with HVAC systems and is popular among users who like to fix those gadgets on themselves. Most Wi Fi thermostat users suggest that even those non-technical folks can install the device in less than 30minutes. And linking the Wi Fi with any system is as simple as installing it.
The other considerable difference between this Wi Fi thermostat and the programmable thermostat is that a user can control the device easily through a mobile application or web page. The Wi Fi thermostats not only cool down automatically but also consume less energy to operate; thus users get the option to save a lot from electricity bill.
Using the web page or the application, you can operate the device from a distant place too. Set the timer to get cooling or heating effect and when it is complete, turn off the thermostat using the application or the page.
What Else The Wi Fi Thermostat Reviews Say:
If you are planning to purchase the Wi Fi thermostats make some time to read the Wi Fi thermostat reviews definitely because this will help you to know about the different features of the device and how its performance differs from other available thermostats. Users can easily expand this unique system to gain control over lamps, wall switches and the garage door. Other remote control features of the thermostat are:
• It can view current temperature, can set point and mode automatically and can check humidity
• The thermostat can adjust the temperature down and up automatically
• Can adjust cool and heat set points on its won.
If you want to set up the device personally at home you can do it easily following this simple step. First you have to swap out the thermostat while connecting the INSTEON hub to the Wi Fi router of the thermostat. Then download the INSTEON hub in your phone.
When download is complete soon after that you can login to the station and can control the device from your android and iOS device. Use the facility of controlling the thermostat from a distance by setting the router at the time of setting the device itself. This will save you time and will give you the opportunity to avail the best benefit of using such an advanced thermostat.
Honeywell's Wifi Thermostat Reviews say that a technology is being used in the thermostats that will help it in communicating with any participating public utility and to alert the users on these events. If any misconduct is noticed users can take steps immediately using the Total Connect Comfort Application which is found in the system. However, there is nothing to consider that the device will take actions automatically rather it will inform you about what is going on and how the user can prevent it.
However, this feature is not available in all of the Wi Fi thermostats introduced by Honeywell but in a few of them. It is being mentioned in some of the reviews that the company is planning to include this feature in the entire product line within the coming year. According to the Honeywell experts, if quarter of the total US population make use of this feature, entire demand of electricity will reduce by 19 GW approximately every year.
Some other features are going to be included in the Wi Fi thermostats produced by other companies like Nest, 3M Filtrete etc. Some of these manufacturers are planning to produce cloud based thermostats that will work as an integrated home and office automation system by tapping things using internet.

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Fortunately for me, I've had a lot of experiences in life. Unfortunately I've picked up a collection of habits that may or not be costly to my life. To say the least, I probably won't live a long and healthy life but an abbreviated amazing one. If you've ever wondered what the words are tattooed on my shoulders, they are exactly this concept of indulgence. They say, "What nourishes me destroys me" (in Latin). What destroys you my Ashaholics? *que devlish grin*
1. Wine – Obviously they say one glass of wine a day is good for your health, the rest of the bottle is just for my flawless dance moves. Lots of Risky Business reenactments in my socks…
2. Whisky – So I'm not a level 100 alcoholic, but I can drink. With a drink of choice that's about 40% alcohol it's easy to obtain alcohol poisoning, impaired judgement, and other complications usually seen in alcoholism.
3. Smoking – It's no joke quitting smoking. I love the relaxing feel after that first seductive exhale.
4. Fried food – Im the baby Paula Deen of cooking things in butter, and I also come from the Midwest where everything is deep fried and breaded. Did someone say deep friend Oreos?! Oh.. And I'm gluten free so you can see how my gluttony is slow agonizing poison.
5. Staying up late – I'm a shit morning person…Not even human until I've ingested an entire pot of coffee. This also turns into a vicious circle of insomnia and caffeine but even so night is my most productive time of day!
6. Dating – I date men and women, and we all know how crazy we drive each other in different ways! Well on top of that I usually date several people at once so I'm just asking for trouble!
7. Speeding – I just want to to high or fast! I'm a pretty quick thinker, but something about fast reactions and good intuition while racing anything is very alluring to me. I love the adrenalin during the signal to begin. Oh and speaking of…
8. Adrenalin – Snowboarding, wake boarding, skydiving… Doesn't matter. I have a whole blog on adrenalin filled first dates you can bring me on.
9. Hallucinations – I just enjoy a good journey. It's not often, but I'll leave it at that (;
10. Sex – I'm working my way towards being a sex addict and I've had lots of rich and interesting encounters over the years. Why stop now? I'm only a quarter through with my life!
Comment now and tell me your sinful bad habits!


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At the dawn of the world, everyone rock-climb-commuted to work. It was only after the invention of falling, however, that rock climbing became thrilling, sexy, and glamorous. Today's Groupon invites you to live the life of a rock star: for $40, you get a one-month climbing membership plus equipment rental and a beginner belay class at Central Rock Gym in Worcester (up to a $104 value).
Central Rock Gym boasts 14,000 square feet of indoor climbing, including walls that range from 15 feet to more than 40 feet tall, terrain for all skill levels, 66 climbing stations, and 3,500 square feet of bouldering. All students that are first-time rock conquerors are required to take the beginner belay class (a $15 value), which is included with this Groupon. Read the first-time climber rules and tips before your first visit to the gym. Equipment, included with this deal, provides the harness, shoes, suction cups, chalk bag, and belay device (and/or carabiner or extra dry-cleaner hanger). Like all non-horizontal activities, such as skydiving and sleeping, all climbers must sign a waiver and release of claims agreement.
Climbing magazine featured Central Rock Climbing Gym and four Yelpers give Central Rock Gym a 4-star average.
- A good overall climbing gym, especially for newer climbers. The gym is new and large (clean bathroom and a thankfully separate party area) and the equipment is in great shape. – David Y., Yelp
- Central Rock has one of the largest lead arches in the country with routes spanning over 80ft. The steepness and sustaining length brings climbers from all around for training. – Climbing
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Climbers cling to the carefully placed hand grips, strategizing their way up the side of the rock-like cliff. They have come to Glastonbury to conquer the Central Rock Gym's 20,000 square-foot climbing wall, reaching 40' in height. The facility features climbing walls that range from beginner to advanced levels. Experts guide novice climbers through introductory classes, including the required beginner's class, or supervise more seasoned members scaling the walls' highest heights. Memberships unlock access to all four facilities, gear for the first month, and the use exercise equipment and weights. In addition, memberships grant access to fitness areas, yoga classes, instruction, and other benefits.


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Mar 31, 2016
Farmingdale, N.Y. - Due to this weekend's weather forecast there are numerous schedule changes for Farmingdale State home and away games.
The baseball games scheduled for Saturday versus Clarkson (noon) & Plattsburgh State (3:00 p.m.) as well as the game on Sunday against Clarkson (1:00 p.m.) have all been cancelled.
The softball doubleheader at Sage on Saturday has been moved from a 1:00 p.m. start to a noon first pitch.
Men's Tennis:
Today's men's tennis match versus CCNY has been cancelled. As of now, Saturday's Skyline Conference match at Sarah Lawrence is still on with a 1:00 p.m. start.


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It's full on Summer here in Perth and with hot weather usually comes sweatiness. Luckily I'm not a heavy sweater, so I'm usually quite okay, but recently I've been changing clothes around the clock because I've been sweating like crazy. I'm not sure what it is, maybe I'm getting old and weak?!
Life of a Gamer – 004
I'm not a gamer. I rarely play games, and if I do, it's usually on my iPad, and it's probably one of those personal-best-type of game, where you have to beat your previous score. I'm quite competitive when it comes to scores.
So one of my gamer friends told me I should try gaming on the computer. Of course I can't. I have a Mac and you don't game on Macs. I mean like real gaming. So we decided to take it easy and play some slime games online, like slime soccer for example.
I tried Swing Class! – 003
So yeah, Lindy Hop. It wasn't on my bucket list for 2018, but since I decided to be bolder this year, I took on the challenge.
A friend of mine suggested it and because he was sooo convincing, I ended up dragging my body to Swing class. I was actually surprised by the number of attendees. We were about 20 people all together, I was thinking only 5 people would show up (hah, guess I was wrong).
Millionaire in 2018 – 001
First of all, a Happy New Year to you all and may you have a terrific year ahead, full of love and laughter!
I've spent my New Year's Eve as quiet as you can imagine. I got home from work at 5, took a shower, sent out all my New Year's wishes and went straight to bed. Then fireworks woke me up at midnight. I went to the balcony to watch it and called my family, then went back to sleep. I woke up at 7am today to get ready for work. I guess this will be the majority of 2018 for me: sleep and work.
Xmas for one
The truth is, even though we're 2 days away from that time of the year, I'm still not in a Christmassy mood. Christmas to me is: snow, fireplace, dinner with family and hot chocolate.
The Gym
Sooo, I've been going to the gym for a little while now and the only 3 machines I really use are the treadmill, rowing machine and the leg press.
This means that pretty much 90% of the other equipment is unknown territory to me and although I would like to venture into this other world, I'm scared Continue reading


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Chia seeds can seem intimidating to begin with, but once you get to know them and understand not only what they have to offer you nutritionally, but what they can do for you in the kitchen, you will start adding them to everything… like this chia jam!
Archive | Sauces, Salsas, & Condiments
Homemade BBQ Sauce – without ketchup!
This quick BBQ sauce includes whole food ingredients and half the sugar of the regular stuff…and doesn't require any ketchup. You can ramp up the sweetness or the spiciness according to your tastes.
How to Make Roasted Almond Butter
This is a beautiful flavor combination. A splash of vanilla really makes this almond butter sing – adding that home-baked taste and sweetness, without sugar. So, so good….and healthy, too!
How to Make Worcestershire Sauce
Worcestershire sauce is a pantry staple that is most often loaded with sugar or high-fructose corn syrup. Making your own is incredibly easy and it can be stored in the fridge for up to six months.
How to Make Fruit Paste
Alternatives to processed sugar are a necessary part of an unprocessed lifestyle. Using dried fruit as the base, we learn how to make fruit paste that can be used in a variety of ways.
Roasted Tomato Sauce: Slow Simmered Flavor in a Flash
Some recipes are made to simmer all day, it's a great way to combine and intensify flavor. But for some recipes, like this Roasted Tomato Sauce, you can get the same "simmered-all-day" flavor by roasting the ingredients.
Savory Cranberry Jam
Canned cranberry sauce probably brings back memories of your childhood Thanksgivings. Step up your cranberry game and try this healthier, grown-up version!
Roasted Squash and Tahini Dip
Roasted squash blended with pantry staples bring together a spicy, savory dip that tastes like fall.


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If you love macarons as much as I do, then you probably know about Dana's Bakery! Dana Loia, founder of the infamous bake shop, tells us a little about how she started her brand and her best advice for other female entrepreneurs who want to start their own food company…
Tell us a little about Dana's Bakery and how it came to fruition.
Former photo-editor, now trained pastry chef, Dana Loia is the creative force behind Dana's Bakery. Drawn to french macarons for their delicate beauty and distinct texture, Dana was surprised by the lack of variety in flavors. Pairing these traditional french treasures with the desserts she grew up enjoying, Dana created the artisanal line of American-flavor inspired french macarons we all love today.
Officially established in 2012, Dana's Bakery started out in a small kitchen located in Hawthorne New Jersey. Dana's dream was to make these amazing and sometimes hard to find treats available for everyone to enjoy! The Dana's Bakery family has grown in a big way over the last few years. The bakery now has 25 employees, two retail locations, and is sold nationwide through their online store and select wholesale partners. Thanks to all the love and support from macaron-lovers nationwide, Dana's Bakery is now a go-to resource for delicious french macarons delivered right to your door.
What's a "typical" day for you?
Every day is a little different, and constantly keeping me on my toes. When I am not running to meetings or doing various work or press events I am in the office. NO matter what my day has in store for me, it always starts with a 5am I wake up call. I GET STARBUCKS, hit up a work out class around 5:30/6am. Either SLT, Tracy Anderson or Cross Fit at ICE NYC.
Home by 7:00am for breakfast and hangs with my daughter Leni and husband Adam before i head out for the day.
The days that I am in the office, I try to get in an hour or so before my team arrives (which is at 9am). I like to get to the office early so I have an uninterrupted hour or so to catch up on my emails take advantage of the quiet time before I am pulled in a million directions!
9-10am, I have internal morning meetings with each department in the company to go over the production schedules for the day.
9am – Head baker and production team to go over any customs pending and the production schedule
9:10am – Fulfillment team to go over pending orders and shipping schedules
9:20am – Customer service and sales to check in on their pending items and plan for the day
9:30am – Management meeting to talk strategy and other higher level business things!
The rest of the day goes by pretty quickly. It is split between recipe development, meeting amazing customers and clients who come through our doors. My favorite daily actives include creating content for social media and covering the day to day on our Insta Stories which allows me to interact with our customers and followers on a more personal level. I have an amazing team, we work hard but we have a lot of fun doing it. Every day is a little different, so you never know when a company arm wrestling match or Chubby Bunny contest may take place.
How did you get your start as a baker in general?
I have always loved baking and entertaining. From a young age I found myself taking a recipe, and changing some of the ingredients to make it a different (better in my option) version! I would bake with my grandma, would always bake to alleviate stress. When I decided to quit my job and follow my passion I know that I wanted formal training so I could really immerse myself in the culture and everything that is "pastry and baking arts." They say when you do something you love it doesn't feel like work. And it's true. I used to work in restaurants nights and weekends, and attend school during the day. Both an important part of my training, between the two I was literally "working" seven days a week, sometimes from 6am – 2am. Going to culinary school was one of the best decisions i have ever made. I learned so much, and enjoyed every minute of my training.
What's your best advice for women who want to start their own food company?
The first and most important thing would be appearance and taste. Your product needs to look good. If it looks good, you are one step closer to getting people to chose yours over the many other products out there. It also needs to taste good. If they chose you (because you look so good), try you, and LOVE what they ate, they will come back for more. Looks get them in the door, and taste/top-quality product keep them coming back and recommending you to their friends. It is a winning combo, and it applies to everything (retail product, service or company experience) – not just food, but anything.
After that, be involved and listen to what your customers want and what you can change to better fit their needs and demands. This helped me grow and evolve the business to the best version of itself. I will always be involved and listen to what our customers are saying so we can continue to grow as our customer base grows. There is always room for improvement. There is no better resource or feedback than those of your customers (or as I like to call them, "my people").
What's your favorite part of your job? Any moments where you felt truly proud?
Being a business owner and experiencing such rapid growth has really shined a light on my strengths and weaknesses. One of the things I love the most and am most passionate about about is interacting with people and working as a team to bring exciting products to market. I am a social person by nature and I like to think outside the box which naturally leads to making these fun creations. I enjoy creating, and the social element as well as building a team of like minded individuals who share my passions and vision, who all work together to bring these unique products to market.. My proudest professional achievement was when we outgrew our old space, and invested in a custom built facility and new technologies that have enabled us to scale.
What's the one thing you wish you knew when you first started that you know now?
One of the hardest things for me was learning that I can not do it all. At a certain point you need to pass the torch on (some things) and hire people who can trust and depend on to do what you are doing if not as well but better. Take a moment to acknowledge your accomplishments, each one is worth of celebrating!
For more info on Dana's Bakery, make sure to check out their website and follow them on Instagram!


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Whether you like to add some texture to your living room, some color to your bedroom or an inimitable look to your hallway, installation of wall coverings can go a long way towards creating an interest in your living space. In fact, it will showcase a look that you were in search of. But, these coverings require maintenance or else they might get spoiled over time. So, before the installation, make sure that you know the techniques to repair them because you never know there may be problems after installation!
Blisters happen to be one of the most common problems that occur with the wall coverings. They mainly occur when air is trapped right behind the coverings or when too much of adhesive is used. They might arise within few minute right after installation or may appear even after years. The best method to deal with is to take preventive steps against them from occurring. So, now the question is how to prevent them from occurring? Continue reading


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Travel Tape got a little boost from Lonely Planet yesterday and today as they tweeted a sound file from the show and today sent out a general shoutout with a link to the Borderland episode. Woohoo!
If you haven't listened to the show yet, consider it on your daily commute or as your breakfast story. I am also releasing audio clips directly on twitter. This weekend I should have out a short interview on the history of the St Peters Good Friday Procession in Malacca, a 500-year-old tradition of the Portuguese Malaccans.


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Put an end to 'Fergie time'
Why can't football do the same as rugby and stop the clock when there is an injury and have the time on the big screen, so that referees don't add on minutes for nothing.
Too often the so-called bigger teams get 'Fergie time', against the smaller clubs.
'Robbing' smaller teams of a point or two could be the difference between top-flight survival or relegation.
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Stunning old Quercy domaine with fantastic facilities.
Bedrooms: 10
Weekly price guide: £6935-£14448
Type: House
Property Ref: DOM1829
General Description
The domaine is in the middle of its own 75 acre plot, and has 10 bedrooms. Sleeping 20 people, it is an ideal property for a large family or group of friends. With beautiful landscaped gardens and every window looking over the surrounding countryside, this house is approached by a long graveled drive, and guests warmly welcomed inside to begin their holiday in traditional, but luxurious comfort. With 9 en-suite bedrooms, and a huge selection of reception rooms, this property also has a swimming pool and tennis courts, plus other activities, for your enjoyment.
Accommodation Facilities
|There are ten guest bedrooms, all have en-suite bathrooms with lots of fluffy white towels, soap and slippers for that extra bit of luxury and comfort and all the beds have crisp white Egyptian linen. If you have any special requests e.g. Feather pillows or synthetic pillows we will be happy to accommodate you. Each of the bedrooms is provided with bottled water, although the tap water is completely drinkable too. All rooms have hairdryers.
- Master suite – Super king bed 2 bathrooms and 2 dressing rooms!
- Cream bedroom – Large super king bed.
- Blue bedroom – A delightful room with dual aspect. The smallest of all the bedrooms but the most popular room!
- Sunflower Room – Extremely large bedroom with a super king bed with canopy. It has a small bed in the dressing room ideal for children.
- Triple Bedroom – Perfect for kids in a dorm situation! – This has three beds in it.
- Red Bedroom – Another dual aspect room with a king size bed with canopy, a romantic room. This is a very comfortable room for anyone that may not be able to manage the stairs and is well separated from the downstairs reception rooms.
A stone's throw from the house is the grange with four double newly refurbished bedrooms:
- Moulin – Beautiful en suite bedroom, comprising of a double bed. The bathroom has a shower and a roll top bath and double vanity unit.
- Magnolia – Beautiful en-suite room with a super king bed and a bathroom with a roll top bath and shower. This also has a double vanity unit.
- Jardin – A twin room, perfect for friends sharing or children. This has an en suite bathroom with a shower in it. It has French windows that open onto the garden.
- Feu – Beautiful bedroom with en suite king size bed, opening onto the garden via French doors.
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|The kitchen is fully equipped with a Le Cornu range with 6 hobs - 4 gas and 2 electric. While this cooker is the choice of professional French chefs, it is perfect to for an enthusiastic amateur. It also offers a large hot plate for woks and simmering 4 saucepans. There are two large oven - a gas and electric, microwave, fridge, 2 dishwashers a prep sink and a large stone sink. The air conditioned cellar offers additional storage for food. The kitchen is ideal for cater for parties or events.
On the other side of the kitchen from the breakfast terrace, is the lunch table under a leafy pagoda with an integral cooling misting system allowing even the hottest of afternoons to be shared over lunch.
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|As the double wooden doors close under the stone arch entrance into the grand front hall you are greeted by a rare 1895 Steinway and, in the winter, by a roaring fire in an original fireplace, a feature of many rooms around the house.
Through the door to the left, walk past the full size antique billiards table and another fireplace, and you will reach the Salon D'Hiver, beyond which, you will reach the fully specified study. While the whole house has Wi-Fi, if you cannot completely leave work behind, this is a quiet spot for checking up on the office.
Past a small anteroom (very useful if you would like to keep a close eye on a young child during dinner) you will find, looking out over pollarded plane trees, the banqueting table for 20 adults set under the hanging candelabra, with another fireplace to keep dinners warm, although, with under floor heating in many rooms, the lovely fires stoked with wood from the forest are not always necessary. Leaving the dining room through the double doors on to the breakfast terrace you will find a solid stone patio, table and benches perfectly matching the original limestone and capturing the sun to warm, waking guests gently over fresh croissants.
Beyond the kitchen, is the Salon D'Ete, a converted barn with an amazing timbered oak supported roof, 6 sets of French windows leading out to the gardens and both terraces and a wonderful picture window, framing the plane tree avenue in the gardens.
Wi-Fi and SONOS zones cover most of the area downstairs. If you have your own collection of music on an iPod or similar, this can be added to the music collection in the residence and accessed from each zone either separately or as a whole
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|Leaving the dining room, to the right you will pass by the passage leading down to the mediaeval vaulted wine cellars equipped with air conditioning and oak racking created by a local master carpenter. This is a fully stocked cellar and a great space for wine tasting, it will definitely get you in the mood for trying the famous Quercy black wine. The cellar is also well stocked with Champagne, Bordeaux and Burgundy, with many famous names and vintages available to guests. The housekeeper has the list and this can be sent by email on request.
|Linen/Cleaning/Towels etc:
|Linen and bath towels provided
Maid service available
|In the grounds, as you walk through the well attended gardens you will find two fenced ponds, vegetable and herb gardens.
The all weather hard tennis court installed, with a practice wall, in 2012, is well away from the house having its own pavilion. The court is floodlit allowing guests to play during the cooler hours of the Summer months.
The swimming pool is a stunning construction of Quercy stone. At 15m in length, it is perfect for swimming lengths and playing children, who love the small stone waterfall that rises from one end. Built from the remains of a ruined local chapel and with a terracotta, tiled roof supported by huge oak beams, there is a shaded bar and seating area with an adjoining shower and loo. Around the pool, there are all weather wicker loungers lying beneath a discrete misting system that can be controlled from the bar, so you can maximize your time in the sun sipping your cocktails.
There is a large wood on the property, where adventurous children can explore or even pitch a tent for the night.
The large flat lawn area is perfect for kicking around a football and other family and children activities. The garden also provides a children's play area with swings, slides, trampoline and playhouse.
All outside areas are served with a sonos music system so that you can enjoy the music of your choice.
Parking is to the rear of the property, all vehicles out of sight. Once you arrive you will not feel the need to leave. There is ample space for all residents and visitors.
There are large terraces. To the east of the kitchen where the sun rises and sets, it is wonderful, enjoying a coffee and a croissant, looking over the rolling hills and through the avenue of Plane trees. Another terrace is perfect for lunch with a table large enough to accommodate all guests and children. BBQ's can be arranged here for lunch or dinner. It is shaded and also offers the misting system! This is also where canapés and drinks can be served of an evening where there is further soft seating, overlooking the pool area and tennis court.
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Paradise! We stayed for a week, it is like paradise on earth. We had the most amazing time and have very fond memories of our wonderful evening meals. The staff are friendly, polite and discreet. The facilitites are just perfect for a relaxing family holiday. The kids enjoyed playing in the pool as well as tennis and they even camped in the garden. I loved the opportunity to truly relax and have fun with my family, I hope we will be able to visit again soon. Naomi Nunnan
Amazing! I had an amazing two week stay with my family. Facilities were fantastic, staff were friendly and the place was spot on for children of all ages. The cook was great and happy to alter the menu for fussy eaters like myself which is always a bonus. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a perfect holiday. Danielle King
Most relaxing! Having stayed at here every year for the last 3, I would like thoroughly to recommend it. It is not just how comfortable the rooms and bathrooms are, not simply how organised the whole set up is, but the overwhelming ability properly to relax and enjoy your holiday while staying there that keeps bringing me back each year. Never have the staff been anything other than splendid, I suggest using them as much as possible. All the facilities are brilliant, there is plenty for everyone to do and lovely settings for lunch and dinner. It is special, book it if you can find a time when it is available. Julian Anthony
Catering & Services
The in house team will provide 8 hours of service divided equally between outside areas and cleaning 6 days a week.
Your bedrooms and bathrooms will be freshened up daily. (Sheets and towels will be changed weekly) unless by special arrangement.
Reception rooms will be cleaned and tidied, as will the kitchen.
The pool area will be set up and cleared up daily. Towels will be provided by the pool area.
The tennis court will be prepared daily.
The garden will be maintained daily to a high level.
Terraces will be cleaned daily.
If you require the bar set up by the pool please enquire at time of booking. If you would like evening drinks set up, please mention it and it will be arranged.
If you do not fancy being waited on hand and foot, you can have the fridge filled for your arrival and a breakfast service only.
Washing and ironing - Hourly price is 15 euros.
Airport pick ups and drop offs – 200 euros round trip (all prices made approximately)
Babysitting – 15 euros per hour
All services must be settled upon departure in Euros.
Terms & Conditions
Security deposit 1000 euros. This is paid prior to arrival and will be refunded after departure subject to damage inspection and settlement of final account.
Energy costs included in the rental price.
No pets allowed.
Changeover day - All booking are run from Saturday to Saturday.
End of stay cleaning included. Please leave the property in the state that you found it.
No smoking in the property.
Insurance - It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.
It is mandatory to hire the in house chef for all rentals. This is at an additional cost of £1500 per week (2018) which is to be paid in advance of arrival directly to the owners by bank transfer. The chef is on hand to prepare, continental breakfast, lunch, kids supper, canapés and dinner. The chef will also take care of the grocery shopping (menus available on request). There will be an additional charge for food.
Local Area / Activities
There are wonderful villages in the neighbourhood with Moliere being the closest. Close to the property include Castelnau Montratier, Cahors,, Montcuq, Moissac and Toulouse. The local area is ideal for walking, exploring fine medieval villages, antique markets, horse-riding tours, playing golf and more. There are wonderful villages in the neighborhood. Moliere is the closest village to get bread, a newspaper and a cup of coffee. It's 2.5km away. A nice place to have lunch is under the medieval open marketplace in Castelnau Montratier, where the owners are friendly and the lunch menu of the day is simple but good. Castelnau Montratier is 5 km in the other direction and is a famous Bastide town. There are a number of banks, a good pharmacy, a friendly doctor, beautician etc. Cahors is a beautiful medieval town, full of upmarket shops and a great market on Thursdays and Saturdays. There are also a number of good restaurants and cafes. This is about a 30-minute drive. Montcuq is also highly recommended. It is a beautiful drive there. The town offers good restaurants and cafes. The market on Sunday is packed, so an early start is recommended!
Price Guide
These prices are a guideline only, please use the calendar at the top of the page to search availability and prices for specific weeks. Then you have the option to book the property online.
Key Features
- Swimming pool
- Tennis court on site
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- DVD player
- Internet access
- Air conditioning
- Fire / Stove
- Cot available
- Close to local amenities
- Suitable for young children


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Another month has passed by, and it's time for me to post the dividends that Skyy earned in the month of January. It's hard to argue the success of long-term dividend growth investing when you can slowly and surely see dividend income rise over time and get closer to covering your family expenses.
Once again I hope these monthly dividend income reports provide inspiration for any investors out there that are just starting out. It shows that it's possible to one day pay for monthly expenses with dividends, which would provide an investor opportunities and freedom to pursue other interests than full-time work.
January 2016 Dividends Received
- General Electric (GE) – $7.04
- Eletro Rent (ELRC) – $12.81
- Montana Dakota Utilities (MDU) – $5.68
- Cisco (CSCO) – $2.15
- Chimera (CIM) – $10.26
- Philip Morris (PM) – $2.06
- Walmart (WMT) – $1.47
- Realty Income (O) – $3.94
Total dividends received during the month of January: $45.41
I'm truly thankful that Skyy was able to earn $45 this month without lifting a finger and continuing to be a great daughter. She did nothing to earn this money except for make great decisions with past capital. Decisions like investing in high quality companies that reward her as a loyal shareholder with a piece of the profit.
My goal was for Skyy to receive $50 in dividend income in one month during the year of 2015. Currently we have not reached that mark, but hopefully it can be accomplished in 2016! This $50 mark has been a hard one to fill but will be defeated hopefully sooner than later.
Work Hard or Work Smart?
Full Disclosure: Skyy is long all stocks above


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When it comes to bike commuting, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee faculty and staff have proved they can go the distance. UWM faculty and staff rode more than 69,000 miles to work from May to September 2017 and won the 2017 MKE Town-Gown Showdown.
They rode against competing teams from Alverno, Froedtert Health, Marquette, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee County and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. As the winning team, UWM accumulated the most points, based on a system that prioritized getting riders onto their bikes for repeat trips to work, rather that awarding points for total miles biked.
The idea, says Kate Nelson, chief sustainability officer and No. 22-ranked UWM bicyclist, was to create a friendly competition among Milwaukee's educational and environmental institutions that got people from a variety of athletic abilities and neighborhoods biking more.
It worked for her. By the final week of competition, Nelson reached her personal goal: more than 1,000 miles biked to work in 2017. "It's such a great way to start your day," said Nelson, who sometimes saw her Milwaukee County and MMSD colleagues making their own commutes on the Oak Leaf Trail.
The university's Ryan Lipski came in first place for UWM, with 4,129 miles biked during the challenge. Even Chancellor Mark Mone found time in his schedule to commute on two wheels instead of four. He was UWM's eighth-place finisher with 2,624 miles.
Together, 67 UWM bicyclists have commuted more than 81,000 miles this year in total. The 2017 MKE Town-Gown Showdown is over, but UWM will have the opportunity to defend its crown in 2018. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to join the team. The competition's database is housed on the National Bike Challenge website. New individual accounts can be added to the site at any time and linked to the university's team account.


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Seafood giant Young's posts £30m increase in turnover as it guns for growth Stateside
6th February 2018
YOUNG'S Seafood is a half a billion pound business once more, after a 5.7 per cent increase in turnover saw it hit £523.3 million for 2017.
Pre-tax profits of £20.3 million have also been revealed.
It comes as the Ross House team launches in the US in a major way, while on the home front speculation over a potential sale continues, with chief executive Bill Showalter having acknowledged it wouldn't be unexpected as it approaches 10 years in the hands of the same private equity houses.
The company has today reported turnover of £523.3 million, an increase of 5.7 per cent on 2016's £493 million, which had dropped by nearly £100 million on 2015's £587.9 million when a huge contract was lost with Sainsbury's. It consolidated heavily into Grimsby as a result, with Scottish operations cut back.
Highlighting "strong operational cash management," Mr Showalter said: "Contract wins and the growth of our market leading brand have continued our EBITDA improvement trend and delivered annual turnover growth.
"Our fourth quarter saw double digit sales growth, with significant growth in both frozen and chilled temperature regimes.
"In addition to share growth, we've also made positive progress in the foodservice channel, following our contract win with a major fast food retail company.
"Our exports programme is also delivering with accelerated export orders to the USA. Bringing restaurant quality fish into new categories, we closed the year as the clear number one brand in frozen seafood."
As reported, more than 5,000 US stores are now stocking a seven strong range, with China and Europe also eyed up following the appointment of an international director at the start of last year.
News Courtesy: www.humberbusiness.com


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Selling goods or services perfectly has to be learnt everyday. Every meeting with a client is like a new sales training. However, such sales training for company can be painful if the person trying to sell a product or service without having at least ordinary skills in sales.
We offer sales trainings, which allows you to broaden knowledge, and to learn additional sales tricks to understand how to sell otherwise, well, and, of course, additional motivation for daily work.
Our sales training has a very strong practical part. Generally, the market has a lot of theorists who have read different books or sales done 30 years ago and they teaches others. In our view, such sales training are effective, but brings benefits less than the trainings in wwhich you will receive full information and advice from people who are selling in practice, working and working in sales for many years, and mostly communicate with customers, who are not afraid, together with training for workers to travel to meetings and show a variety of sales techniques in real meetings or telephone calls.
We organize these sales training:
- Telemarketing (phone sales);
- Sales meetings with clients;
- Sales during the meeting;
- B2B sales;
- B2C sales;
- B2G sales.
Sales trainings are available for both large sales teams (mass) and personal (the coaching framework). Sales trainings can be organized for both managers and representatives, depending on the current market situation.
Trainings for sales reps usually allows them to improve their sales skills, quantitative indicators, gain more confidence, understanding, consolidate the correct use of the sales cycle during the time of sale.
Trainings for managers are more oriented to work with managers, working with managers analysis of areas that may be a correction to the sales executives achieve better results with their teams. Sales trainings for sales managers are more analytical, advisory, enabling the identification of situations from the other side and make the right decisions, that results in a change in a positive direction.
During the training we make various internal learning, analysis of telephone conversations with clients, analyzing the sales call, meetings, review all of the sales process, give suggestions for the adjustments, give clear feedback.
In each case, sales trainings allows both the employee look at himself and also see the employee's undiscovered opportunities and the same manager can see what can work differently, so that employees achieve better results.


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Step 1: Find the sore area of your neck by palpating with the hand/fingers on the same side as the soreness.
Step 2: Put pressure on the area with your fingers.
Step 3: Bend your head diagonally and in the direction opposite the cramp as if you were trying to touch your armpit with your chin.
Step 4: Repeat steps 1 through 3 about 4 times. 3 times each day
Check in with your physician or physical therapist before attempting this technique if you have concerns.


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ON 2 NOVEMBER 2004, HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH ZAYED BIN SULTAN AL NAHYAN, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, died. He was in his late eighties and had been Ruler of Abu Dhabi since 1966, and UAE President since the formation of the Federation on 2 December 1971. He was succeeded as Ruler of Abu Dhabi by his eldest son and Crown Prince, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who, on 3 November, was also elected unanimously by the Supreme Council of Rulers of the UAE as the country's second President.
Sheikh Zayed had been involved in government since 1946, when he became the Representative of the Ruler of Abu Dhabi in the Eastern Region of the emirate, and, upon becoming Ruler in 1966, he took the initiatives that led to the formation of the seven-member UAE Federation five years later. For the citizens of the Emirates, the vast majority of whom were too young to recall any other leader, he was not merely a President and Ruler, but he was also like a father. His passing prompted, as was to be expected, an outpouring of grief throughout the country, both among citizens and amongst the UAE's large expatriate population, many of whom have lived much or all of their lives in the Emirates. President Sheikh Zayed, however, was not merely a national leader, but a widely-respected Arab and world statesman, as was shown by the fact that many Kings and Heads of State, Crown Princes, Prime Ministers and other senior government figures from around the globe flew in to attend his funeral or to pay their condolences to his successor. Among them were representatives not only from the Arab world, such as the Kings of Bahrain and Jordan, the Sultan of Oman, the Emir of Qatar, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and the Presidents of Yemen, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan and Algeria, but also from Asia, including the Presidents of India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and from Europe, including the President of France and Britain's Prince Charles, Africa and the Americas. He also received the rare tribute of a special motion of condolences in Britain's House of Commons.
Obituaries in some of the world's leading newspapers, such as The New York Times and The Times, as well as the many messages of condolence received by President Sheikh Khalifa, from world figures such as Britain's Queen, the US
and French presidents, the Emperor of Japan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations and numerous other monarchs, presidents and prime ministers, paid credit both to his achievements in developing the United Arab Emirates into a stable, modern and tolerant state, through a sagacious use of the country's oil and gas revenues, but also to his wisdom in international affairs, holding fast to his own basic principles, while seeking to promote conciliation and peace-making wherever the opportunity arose.
Thus Britain's Queen Elizabeth expressed her condolences to President Sheikh Khalifa 'on the death of your distinguished father . . . who served your country with such dedication and dignity over many years. I am sure that the prosperity of the UAE today will be widely seen as a testimony to Sheikh Zayed's wisdom, skill and devotion to the service of the state'.
US President George W. Bush commented: 'The United States mourns the passing of a great friend of our country . . . Sheikh Zayed was . . . a pioneer, an elder statesman and a close ally. He and his fellow rulers built their federation into a prosperous, tolerant and well-governed state'.
France's President Jacques Chirac, expressing 'deep sorrow and emotion', described Sheikh Zayed as 'a man of peace and vision'. In a message to Sheikh Khalifa, he added: 'The work accomplished by Sheikh Zayed is huge . . . Man of peace and vision, he kept...
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Pull Out Shoe Storage
Most men and women own a minimum of a set of shoes. They are a style declaration on the path and on the area of sporting activities. If you are the sort of individual that has a desire for accumulating shoes, storage can be a problem. There is a selection of options for storage. Below are some concepts that will help you maintain your shoes without having to struggle with clutter.Pull Out Shoe Storage
Pull Out Shoe Storage. Attempt sorting out shoes that are used on a periodic basis. Keep them out of sight by keeping them in plastic shoe storage boxes.
You might also buy a shoe storage cupboard. If you favor to maintain your shoes near a door, ornamental closets will look excellent, nonetheless, these can be pricey specifically if the cupboard is made from cedar.
There are various other things that might house your shoes. You have the alternative of using an umbrella stand or even a publication stand. You can also make use of a coffee table positioned at the end of the bed to house several pairs of shoes. You might also position shoe storage under the bed such as fabric coordinators.


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Aap sab ko mera ram ram — mu sa cola vina – a very good evening to you all.
I'm happy to be with you today as we join all those around the world who are preparing for Diwali, one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar. In Fiji, Diwali has assumed an important place in our national life, not just for Hindus, but for all Fijians as we look forward each year to the Festival of Lights.
Every child in Fiji grows up with a sense of excitement about Diwali. All over the country Fijians will be celebrating with their families and friends. In the coming week, people will be lighting candles, setting off fireworks and meeting with loved ones and neighbours during one of the most exciting and festive times of the year in Fiji.
Diwali marks the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, happiness over sorrow, knowledge over ignorance, health over sickness. It symbolises the light we must all shine on our shortcomings as individuals and as a nation and overcome them.
It's a time for each of us to reflect on that which is most important in our lives, which we can all too often lose sight of in the course of our day-to-day responsibilities. It's also a time to find fellowship with our neighbours – to reach out to fellow Fijians with acts of kindness and hospitality. And, like all of our religious festivals in Fiji, it's a time to give thanks for the spiritual aspect of our lives and the strength we derive from our beliefs.
To me, Diwali is about Fiji coming together as one nation to rejoice and give thanks for the glory of God and the bonds of family and friendship.
It's always been a matter of great personal pride how openly we embrace each other's different religions and how ready we are to include those of different faiths in our observances.
Such acceptance and understanding is one of the brightest lights in our national life, and it's up to each of us to protect the spirit of peace and harmony that we gather today to celebrate. To extend tolerance and goodwill towards our fellow Fijians.
In fact, Fiji is one of only a handful of countries in the world that celebrates public holidays for the great commemorations of Christianity, Islam and Hinduism. And we do so proudly. This underlines the unique nature of Fiji in our own region – a multi-faith nation with a Constitution that guarantees religious freedom and establishes a secular state, in which all religions are equal. We also do it as a personal gesture of respect for our fellow citizens of other faiths, knowing that whatever beliefs we hold, we are one people, one nation, and have a common destiny.
Many Fijians have come to realise that religion can actually be a unifying force, a bridge between us all, no matter what we believe. That's because a sense of spirituality – a belief in something greater than ourselves – is common to the overwhelming majority of Fijians, no matter what their religious background.
We can find common ground with each other precisely by understanding and respecting that principle, because the wonderful thing is that the teachings of our many religions are inter-connected. They embody many of the same values – of consideration for others, especially the less fortunate; of honesty and integrity in the way we live our lives; and of duty and service to each other, our nation and the higher being we worship.
Of course, this spirit of tolerance and harmony is not limited to our religious lives; it extends to our national life as well. Because we have established once and for all that every citizen deserves the same rights and opportunities as anyone else. Everyone is a Fijian. We all belong, no matter where we come from and whatever our beliefs. It's a wonderful time to be Fijian as we set our sights on a united future, with all the possibility that holds for us all and for future generations.
Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight is not a night for long speeches, but before I conclude I want to join the people of Lautoka in thanking Alvin Raj and his family for all the work they've put into organising this Diwali Mela, which they've done every year since 2011. Vinaka vakalevu for your commitment to the people of the West.
In this Festival of Lights, may we all find peace and joy and a renewed commitment to caring for each other. May we continue to be compassionate and generous to all people. And may we all embrace knowledge and light over ignorance and darkness.
I wish all Fijians a joyful Diwali and our Hindu brothers and sisters a Happy New Year.
Vinaka vakalevu. Thank you.


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Work Package 1: Mapping of solid waste management networks: Starting on month 1, this work package will identify current research activities and networks operating in solid waste management in the countries addressed. In order to achieve uniform and comparable results, the criteria that will be used for the characterisation of the solid waste management networks will be defined in a first step. The existing solid waste management networks will be mapped after this stage. These tasks will serve as a basis for the work to be carried out in WP3 and 4.
Work package 2: Mapping and evaluation of solid waste management case studies: In order to select appropriate case studies for the activities foreseen for WP4, and following a similar approach to the used in WP1 for existing networks, the beneficiaries will define a set of characterisation criteria including not only technical parameters, but also socio-economic. These will be used in task 2.2 to assess the performance of different technologies that are currently used for the major waste streams in Asian developing countries. The evaluation will be carried out along with the mapping of existing successful and non-successful stories in solid waste management, which will allow better decision making.
Work package 3: Review and analysis of environmental impact assessment methods and impact categories: As it has been explained before, solid waste management can be approached through many methods, and, technologies and with the participation of different stakeholders groups. ISSOWAMA will review the existing EIA methods and, with the coordination of efforts from the consortium, complete and improve them. In WP3 the partners will firstly carry out a comprehensive analysis of the relevant impact categories, taking into account the special conditions of the countries addressed by the project. After this, a critical assessment of the different Eivironmental Impact Assessment methods will be carried out, which will result in an improvement of EIA for developing Asian countries.
Work Package 4: Analysis of representative local case studies: This work package is a second stage of the case studies evaluation started in WP2. In this evaluation stage (task 4.1), selected representative local case studies in WP2 will be used to assess the performance of methodologies and impact categories proposed in WP3. The activities proposed in this work package aim to confirming the suitability of the methods used (and thus, validating their use as it is currently) or to proposing better approaches.
Work Package 5: Dissemination and promotion of stakeholders participation: The results of the first four coordinating work packages will be used to prepare appropriate dissemination tools. In thematic panel discussions with regional stakeholders the scientific, economical, social and cultural acceptance of the proposed assessment tools will be analysed. Regional workshops will be held in order to inform municipalities, SMEs, industry and the informal sector about the importance and advantages of the improved ISWM and train the participants on the developed tools.
Work Package 6: Project management: Whereas the four coordinating work packages and the dissemination activities follow a chronological order, the management foreseen activities create the organisational frame of the project and ensure continuous progress of the project to reach the goals. The management activities consist of general and financial management, administrative management, scientific management and additionally of local project management. This special task will support the coordinator locally in Asia in assuring a smooth performance of the project.


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A bail review hearing before a District Court judge was set today for a 62-year-old Baltimore lawyer who was indicted on theft and fraud charges stemming from a yearlong investigation of automobile insurance accident claims.
A Central District Court commissioner earlier today ordered the attorney, Nelson R. Kandel, held in lieu of $25,000 bail pending today's bail review hearing. Mr. Kandel was arrested yesterday.
The charges against Mr. Kandel, of Ruxton, were the first to arise from the investigation, targeting the practices of lawyers, doctors and other professionals with roles in the handling of insurance claims, according to the Maryland attorney general's office.


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Well, I don't know about the violets. But this rose sure was red!
I did a simple technique with a rose, a water spray, off-camera flash. Yes, I did have a macro lens on. But I didn't really shoot in the macro range. I think this shot could be reproduced, with slightly different effect, using the nifty fifty.


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She is most known for that song perhaps. Known also for being drug addicted, very overweight, down and out. She once said that she was drawn to being bad, almost wanting to shock everyone with her looks and her actions. Never one to 'stay in her place', visually or artistically.
And she was an artist, there is no discussion there. Back when a voice was as much as instrument as any other, hers moves in and out of the song with a rare control and emotion. We lost her voice this week. Here, as part of our Wednesday Flashback, are a few memorable songs by Ms. Etta James.


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Technology projects can be brought in to school hall from Tuesday next week and MUST be in by 3 pm on the Friday before Pet Day, please.
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Technology projects can be brought in to school hall from Tuesday next week and MUST be in by 3 pm on the Friday before Pet Day, please.
The government wants our education system to focus on success for all students, including all Māori. As part of this, we would like you to share your views about education with us and each other.
You can be involved in early learning or kōhanga reo. You can be a student or a teacher in a school or in a kura. At a wānanga or another tertiary institution. You can be a parent or a grandparent. Or an employer. It doesn't matter. What matters is we want to hear from you.
We want to know what's important to Māori in education; what we value about what we have; what we want to change and how we would change it to ensure even greater success for all Māori in education, life and employment.
We are holding two mini wānanga on the future of Māori education in Tamaki Makarau - Southern region:
These mini wānanga are to capture our whānau voice, nau mai, haere mai.
Kai will be available.
We are holding three regional wānanga which are open events
For further information, please contact:
This link will take you to a folder where you can find guidelines for the Pet Day Technology project plus self-assessment criteria.
Have fun and good luck!
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Club News
Crucial Ireland match tomorrow in the club.
As you all know, Republic of Ireland will be playing their final match of the World Cup qualifiers against Wales tomorrow. The club will opening at 7:15pm tomorrow for all those who want to watch. Good luck to the boys in green and may we all be looking forward to Russia next year.
Marauding Marks Massacre Realt Dearg
St Marks 8-20 Realt Dearg 1-9
McGee Park 4:30pm
Division 5 Final Match
In a crucial final league match, St Marks shook off any pre-game nerves to secure a comprehensive victory over Realt Dearg and also secure a Division 5 trophy win. St Marks blitzed their way right from the start with early goals and from there it was one way traffic. This victory and the winning of the league has been a result of all the hard work put in by the players and management, the exacting preparation and professional approach to all matches. Hopefully next season shall see more success and cheer. Many thanks also to the supporters who turned to watch both this final match and the ones that came before. As always, your great support is always appreciated. Congratulations to players and coaches. Your success is greatly deserved.
Division 5 Hurling League Final St Marks v Realt Dearg @ 4:30pm in McGee Park
St Marks Hurling team will be playing their final league match against Realt Dearg on the 7th of October at 4:30pm at McGee Park. All support would be gratefully appreciated. A win in this match will mean that St Marks will win the league and be promoted to Division 4. The very best of luck to the lads.
Upcoming Fixtures 2017
CCC1 Juvenile Fixtures (U8-12) will recommence on August 26th 2017.
19/08/2017 - Junior A Hurling Championship
St Marks vs Ballinteer St Johns in Marley Park at 6.30pm
19/08/2017 - U11 Camaint Finals in Parnell Park at 2.30pm
Recent Golf Classic was concluded. A big thanks to all who helped to make the Golf Classic a big success. Special thanks to our sponsors, players, Slade Valley Golf Club and a special thanks to the organisation committee, Franny McCann, Brian Aherne and co-ordinator Mark Brady who did such a wonderful job. Thanks again to everyone for their help and support. Hope to see sponsors and players next year for a bigger and better event.
Thank You
A big thanks to everyone who had a hand in organizing and looking after the Trip to Croke Park. We were blessed with a beautiful evening and all the kids had a brilliant time. It is nice to see what the Club can do when everyone plays a part.
Club Meeting
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Revisit: Deep Purple: Fireball
While Deep Purple's influence on rock is undeniable, their place in the annals of rock history is a bit more curious.
Upon Deep Purple's induction into the Rock and Hall of Fame, Metallica's Lars Ulrich stated that, "Every hard rock band in the last 40 years, including mine, traces its lineage directly back to Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple." That may be so, but while Deep Purple's influence on rock is undeniable, their place in the annals of rock history is a bit more curious.
Perhaps it's the looming shadow of the lethargic "Smoke on the Water," the curio who's caveman chord-age makes it an ideal choice for guitar newcomers. Maybe it's, as now ex-guitar player Ritchie Blackmore put it, "Deep Purple is best on stage. On record, we're pretty average." Methinks it's more that Deep Purple didn't have the witchcraft of Sabbath, nor the misty mountain stomp of Zeppelin – their songs were more the workingmen's version of hard rock.
In the same way that Deep Purple are frequently sandwiched between their peers, so too is their fifth album, Fireball. An album not even liked by the band (Blackmore on the album: "The next one, Fireball? I hated that one."), its placement in between the career making In Rock and the seminal Machine Head doesn't really help. However, there is a certain charm to the album's chaotic flailing.
In an absolute rush, Fireball's title track streaks across like a madman. Keyboardist Jon Lord's deceptively speedy organ solo matches Blackmore's wonky, nearly out of tune guitar, while the entire band is rocketing off into space on their backs. In a way, Fireball the album is really almost 40 minutes of Blackmore and Lord stretching their musicality while leaning on the muscular prowess of Deep Purple's rhythm section, Ian Paice on drums and Roger Glover on bass.
Blackmore's guitar playing on "No No No" is exquisite, fighting against the song's standard bluesy riff-age with droning delays and fluid guitar runs that are so much more melodic than the stereotypical heavy rock wankery. Meanwhile, "The Mule" revels in a Californian approach to hard rock, somewhere along the lines of San Francisco's Quicksilver Messenger Service, with Paice's frantic drumming constantly tugging and pulling against Glover's stationary bass. Lord and Blackmore come together in harmonic bliss, echoing and responding to each other throughout, almost in a fit of one-upmanship. However, their teamwork is evident in "Strange Kind of Woman," as Lord's Hammond staccato stabs provide an excellent foil to Blackmore's bluesy solo.
With all of this in mind, it is easy to see why Fireball is so frequently put down by its own creators: there isn't particularly a wealth of original songwriting ideas, especially coming from Ian Gillan whose lyrics frequently lean towards rote '70s clichés of vague "us against the man" or, even worse, "Anyone's Daughter," which is basically an extended joke complete with punchline. That isn't to take the heat off the rest of the band, as there are certainly some poorly thought out and rushed tracks.
The heavy blues of "Fools" segues into a funereal atmosphere, a move that would potentially work in a more understated song. Here, it is deeply confusing and entirely out of place, interrupting an otherwise smoldering groove that smashes Lord's Hammond organ into the red for some delightfully crunchy solos. The aforementioned "Anyone's Daughter," the album's absolute nadir with its painful faux-country lollop and honky-tonk pianos, is saved by Blackmore's silky slide guitar that echoes 'round his Les Paul-inspired guitar solos.
"We had no ideas whatsoever," Paice would go on to tell Cameron Crowe for the L.A. Times. "Fireball turned out to be a bit of 'Let's hope we've got an album's worth here' type of thing." While that may not exactly be the case – the album's title track and "The Mull" should be guaranteed a spot on any Deep Purple greatest hits compilation – it certainly deserves its mixed opinions. Fireball is the red-headed stepchild; neither doted upon nor given free reign. But there is a sort of confused beauty to the proceedings that makes it a fascinating, if not essential, listen.


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I approached the small, silver car and immediately noticed the many dings, dents and scratches all over the driver's side and trunk. Really? I threw my stuff inside, locked the door and went to the booth in the parking lot to complain. "Excuse me?" I said with my patience wearing very thin. "This car is in pretty bad shape. I really don't care what it looks like but I want you to make a note of it so I don't get charged for the damage." He followed me over to the beat up vehicle and wrote down everything I pointed out to him. "Thank you!" I said and jumped into the car. I plugged in the GPS so I could enter Lyndsay's address into it. The screen lit up, blinked twice and turned black. You're kidding. I checked the power switch and the connection to the car. All on. I tapped the screen. I unplugged it and plugged it in again. "He fucking gave me the broken one!" I screamed at no one. I grabbed the machine, got out of the car and slammed the door. I stormed into the rental area, ignoring the entire line, and shoved the device into the agent's face. I was done being nice. "Did you give me the other lady's broken one?" I accused as the man stared at me in fear. "I...ah...no! Of course not!" I wasn't convinced but I allowed him to live, "Then this one's broken, too." He seemed legitimately sorry as he hurried to the back and instantly reappeared with a new GPS, which was switched on to prove it was in working condition. I grabbed it and ran out. Back in the car, I texted Lyndsay with a status update, "I don't want to interrupt the bedtime routine for the kids. Don't worry about saving me food. I'll grab a sandwich on my way." I punched her address into the new GPS and finally left the airport.
According to the electronic map, I'd arrive at my destination at 7:26 PM, about an hour and a half from the current time. But five minutes into the trip I saw a Subway sandwich shop and pulled off to grab a quick dinner. Ten minutes later I was back in the car and on my way. That's odd, I thought as I looked at the GPS. It still says I'll arrive at Lyndsay's at 7:26. Weird. I pulled out of the parking lot and knew I needed to make a U-turn to get back onto the highway. I was heading in the wrong direction but the electronic car on the screen still showed that I was on track. Maybe it has to readjust itself, I thought. I got back on the correct road and continued on. It's a pretty straight run to Lyndsay's, so I wasn't too concerned that the little car on the screen hadn't told me to turn at all, but an hour into the trip, the pleasant voice instructed me to make a right onto 5th Street. That's strange. I'm on a highway and the only exit coming up on the right said "60", which I assumed was a small country road. The voice kept insisting I should turn so I figured "60" was probably one of those roads with more than one name. I got off the highway and immediately found myself in the beginning of a slasher film. It was pitch black and there were no streetlights. Not a car in sight and no houses around. I continued driving, passing old farms on either side without any cows or horses or life to be seen. I don't think this is right. GPS Woman instructed me to turn left onto a road that wasn't there, and when I didn't listen - because it was impossible to make a turn anywhere - the little car on the screen made the imaginary turn for me and let me know I was heading in the correct direction on 10th Street. Ok, something is very wrong. There weren't any signs, there weren't any stores. There was no one to ask.
There was just a bunch of nothing.
I collected myself and called Lyndsay, "Hey! My nav had me get off on some random road and I have no idea where I am! The stupid thing still thinks I'm going the right way but I'm totally not." The electronic voice directed me to make another turn that wasn't there and, once again, the little car on the screen showed that I was turning when I wasn't. "Where are you?" she asked. "I honestly have no idea. I think route sixty. Does that sound right?" There was a short pause, "Let me get Josh." After I'd repeated the dilemma to Lyndsay's husband without any clue where I could possibly be, I eventually passed a sign that said, "Mazeppa! I'm in Mazeppa! I'm crossing the Zumbro River!" Josh instantly knew where I was, "Ok, you're on sixty. I grew up there so I can give you directions. Can you write this down?" I pulled into the first gas station I'd seen in like 45 minutes, which just happened to show up at exactly the right time. I took down the directions and started out again. Honestly, I can't remember the last time I tried to read directions written on paper in a dark car at night. Not the simplest task! But I was able to make it the 30 minutes to the center of their town without needing help again. Not bad.
I pulled up to the house at about 7:45 PM and was greeted by a very handsome 5 year-old who was freshly bathed and wearing pajamas. His 3 year-old sister, who I plan on stealing at some point, came out behind him, followed by his now obviously pregnant mother. "Hi!" I exclaimed, relieved to finally be there. I spent the next 45 minutes hanging out with the kids until their bedtime and then Lyndsay, Josh and I stayed up watching TV and talking a bit longer before we all crashed. The trip was finally starting to get better.
So I thought.
My alarm woke me at 6:00 AM, way too early for this morning grump. But today I jumped out of bed, ready to start my day. After all, I was going to see my babies! The ultrasound was scheduled for 7:15 AM and Lyndsay and I needed about a half an hour to get there. We made great time and checked in exactly on time for the appointment. Barely 10 minutes later the tech came to get us and led us into a different ultrasound room than last time. This one didn't have the extra monitor high up on the wall, just the one the tech would be looking at. "Ok, Lyndsay, why don't you hop up onto the table," she said. "You're scheduled for a transvaginal ultrasound..." Lyndsay let out a disappointed moan and the tech continued, "but we might be able to try it from the outside and see what we can see." A satisfied smile spread across Lyndsay's face and, having had a very intimate relationship with the ultrasound dildo myself, I understood completely. The tech squirted blue goo all over Lyndsay's belly and moved the handheld device all around until the two gestational sacs appeared on the screen. They were a bit less clear than last time, but definitely there. She took a quick picture and handed it to me, "I hear you have three of them in here, huh?" she grinned. "I'm gonna take a look at Baby A first," She pushed and turned and pushed and turned on Lyndsay's abdomen as I watched the monitor. The blob inside the sac got bigger and smaller and changed shape each time the tech moved her hand and I just wanted her stop long enough to see if my little girl's heart was beating. And then she did. And there it was. A beautiful little flutter was counted at a whopping 175 beats per minute. As we stared at Baby A she gave us a little show, waving and bouncing around like a jumping bean. She measured perfectly at 8 weeks and 5 days gestation, exactly where she should be. "Ok, let's take a look at the other ones," said the tech and she moved the machine over a bit. The blob in the second sac came in and out of focus just as the first one had, but this time it took her a little longer to hone in on what she was looking for. Back and forth, up and down, side to side. I started to sense that something wasn't right, "Is everything ok?" I asked. The tech didn't seem alarmed, "Well, they're just really close together so it's hard for me to see them." She tried a few more angles, "They're right on top of each other." I could see how hard it was to distinguish Baby B from Baby C, but that wasn't my concern. What was worrying me was the fact that I didn't see any fluttering in the double-baby blob at all. "I'm sorry Lyndsay," said the tech. "I'm gonna have to do this transvaginally so I can see better."
Lyndsay left the room to put on a gown and I didn't speak to the tech at all. Once we see a couple more heartbeats I'll stop holding my breath and I'll speak. When Lyndsay was back on the table the wand was inserted and we all stared anxiously at the screen. "Let me just go back and look at A again," said the tech as we watched Baby A bopping around all over the place. Then she moved over to B and C. "It's not much better this way, is it?" she stated as she thrusted the ultrasound phallus up so far it was almost in Lyndsay's throat. She started taking measurements but wasn't saying anything. Then finally, "They're each measuring at seven weeks and five days." Ok, so twins are usually smaller. That's ok, right? "Are they ok?" I asked without actually wanting to hear the answer I already knew. "I'm not seeing a flutter in the chest." Is she talking about B or C? "In which one?" I questioned. She was somber, "In either of them. I'm sorry." We were all silent. I don't think any of us knew what to say at that point, but, without explaining what she was going to do next, Lyndsay and I both watched her push the button to count the heartbeats per minute, and we both watched the flatline move across the screen. Then she typed in the abbreviation "no fhb." No fetal heartbeat.
"Can I please have a picture of Baby A without the other two in it?" I asked. She nodded and printed the updated photo. When Lyndsay got up to change I allowed a few tears to escape then quickly soaked them up with a tissue. "Does this happen a lot?" I asked the tech, who nodded, "Yes it does. Especially with multiples." For the millionth time in this whole journey I didn't know how to feel. Was I sad that we just lost TWO of our babies? Was I relieved that we'd only have one? Was I scared that something would happen to the third one now? Was I mad at God for allowing this to happen? Yes. Yes, that last one. Why does God keep screwing with me? For the last three years I've had nothing but curveballs thrown at me. I finally get Jimmi to settle down and propose and I'm diagnosed with cancer four months before the wedding. I do some research and find out cervical cancer is 100% treatable, then I discover I have a super-rare, highly-aggressive, 85% fatal kind of cervical cancer. I'm told I'll probably only need to remove my cervix and can still carry a baby, then I end up with a full radical hysterectomy, including ovary removal, 4 cycles of chemotherapy and 28 cycles of pelvic radiation. We finally find someone to carry our baby for us, put two embryos in, and she miraculously gets pregnant with triplets. We freak out at the overwhelming thought of having three babies and agonize over what we should do about it, then, we finally come to terms with the thought and start getting excited over it and now they're taken away. I feel like a pawn in a cruel game.
When Lyndsay was ready we walked down the hall, back to the waiting room to check in for her appointment with the doctor. "Are you ok?" she asked me. I shrugged, "I dunno," I said. "I guess it's a little bit of a relief because it's not high risk anymore, but I'm still sad." She agreed, "Did you tell Jimmi yet?" I shook my head, "I'll wait until we talk to the doctor, then I'll call him." The nurse called us in pretty quickly and she was all smiles. Did she know? She took Lyndsay's weight then brought us to an exam room, "Who did you bring with you?" she asked Lyndsay, referring to me. "This is the mom. I'm just the carrier," she said. The nurse was surprised then so impressed by our situation. She congratulated us both then sat at the computer to get started, "How did the ultrasound go?" she asked innocently. "Not great," I said. "There was only one heartbeat." The look on her face told us she had no idea what we'd just seen and she was legitimately concerned for us. The knock at the door interrupted us and Dr. R came right in. He sat up on the side of the exam table as Lyndsay and I sat on the bench and he asked, "So do you know what we saw in the ultrasound?" We both nodded. "I know it's hard when something like this happens and we really have no explanation for it, but sometimes it means there was a problem with one or both of the babies." We nodded again, "Will this affect the other one?" I asked. "It shouldn't," Dr. R explained, "Sometimes if there are identical twins and one doesn't make it, the other one will end up with neurological problems. But that little one is completely independent of the others. They were sharing a womb, but in completely different sacs. And just to let you know, it does look as if the twins were sharing both a placenta and a sac, so that means if they had continued to grow, Lyndsay probably would've ended up in the hospital between twenty and twenty-four weeks until she delivered." Of course they were sharing a placenta and a sac! I should've known since the chances of that were like 1 in 100,000. I really should play the lottery more often.
Dr. R explained that Lyndsay's plan would now change since she's only carrying a singleton and is no longer high risk. She can stay with him or go back to her regular OB, but he wanted to order one more ultrasound in two weeks to make sure Baby A gets through the highest spontaneous miscarriage period. When he announced that he wanted to examine Lyndsay, I took that as my cue to step out and call Jimmi. It was still very early and I knew I'd be waking him up but I didn't really care. "Hello," his groggy voice answered. What do I say? How should I put it? "There's only one baby," I announced. He was obviously confused and probably still half asleep, "What?" he asked. "There's only one. The twins stopped growing sometime last week. They were still there but their hearts aren't beating." Truth be told, Jimmi had taken a long time to accept the fact that we were having three babies, but now that he had, the shock of two of them passing was clearly upsetting to him, "What happened? Did the doctor say why? Is the other one ok?" All questions I had asked myself, and all questions without good answers. "They just stopped. It happens. The other one seems ok for now, but she's not out of the general first trimester danger zone yet." He didn't know what to say, "Wow. I didn't expect that."
None of us did.
I suppose I could go on to write about my flight home being canceled, because that was just the perfect ending to the mishaps of my 24-hour trip, but I'm choosing to stop now and let the news sink in. We're having ONE baby. Please send out positive vibes that she continues to grow and thrive and is born happy and healthy.
RIP Angel Baby B and Angel Baby C. Mommy and Daddy love you.


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It's time to light up your garden!
The Christmas lights have all been taken down, the mornings are getting lighter and the evenings lingering longer. Spring is fast approaching (20th March to be exact), and before we know it, we'll all be thinking about Summer Holidays once more. But stop for a moment and think ahead NOW…
Do you ever BBQ or party in the garden?
Maybe this year is a special birthday for someone in the family, or perhaps a New Year's resolution was to run more socials around your house for friends. It could be that you simply enjoy spending those warmer, longer Summer evenings in the solitude and peacefulness of your secluded back garden. Whatever your thoughts concerning the garden, how about some stylish garden lighting designed and installed by a team that has won awards for doing just that?
Why are you telling my this now Kyle? In cold and dreary February?
As with anything else in your garden, you don't always see the results of your labour straight away. Plants need time to grow; edging and weeding needs to settle before the full effect is seen, and watering is only as good as the frequency that it is deployed.
No – I'm not suggesting we plant some garden lights now in the hope that, with care and pruning, they will grow to full brightness by the Summer. Of course, not! But getting the plan and the installation in now before everything else starts to bloom, flower and spring into colour would stop the garden getting trampled down. That would, without a doubt, be a smart late Winter move and get you well and truly set up for an impressive outdoor party venue or secret garden retreat in a few months' time.
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They painted this beautiful piece in a mix of Aubusson and Duck Egg. The interior is French Linen.
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The 5 Ways Digital Advertising is Changing in 2017
We're exactly 116 days into 2017, meaning we're about 16 days overdue for a check-in on the state of digital advertising. If you've worked in this industry for longer than 6 months, you already have a taste for how quickly things change around here. If you happen to still be new to this space, let it be known that staying informed on the challenges and opportunities is essential for success.
2016 was a hallmark year for digital. Ad spending increased 20% from the year prior and is currently on target to be a $113 billion business by 2020.[1] Within the next 5 years, we can expect digital to account for over half of all advertising spend–a major accomplishment for an industry just a little over a decade old. Yet, there still remains a lot of room for improvement across the industry. From fragmented cross-device experiences to a continued lack of transparency in measurement, marketers have their fair share of issues to tackle in the coming year.
Here are five ways digital advertising is already transforming in 2017:
1. Mobile's Total Domination
Let's start with an easy one. We already know that mobile has changed the game for marketers, but by 2020 it will become the single largest online advertising market out there.[2] U.S. adults are expected to spend 56% of their digital time on a mobile device this year, so it's no wonder why ad dollars continue to follow suit.[3] What's changing is how brands approach mobile. Initially, the majority of mobile ads were repurposed from desktop display, but this approach no longer works for today's connected consumers. In order to avoid frustrating users and encouraging ad blocking, marketers are shifting focus to serve more personalized, relevant ad creative to their mobile consumers.
2. Contextual Relevance Replaces Yesterday's Native Ad
One of the primary ways marketers will master cross-device in 2017 is with native advertising. But this is the not the same "native" we heard so much about over the last several years. Advertisers are moving beyond yesterday's advertorials and branded content to building entire ad campaigns around the user experience. Finding contextual relevance increases brand engagement without alienating the consumer. This is an ongoing progression of thinking that we expect to see more of this year.
3. Programmatic Becomes a Staple
The industry's trust in programmatic to deliver efficient, high-quality impressions is growing–which is why automated display advertising is expected to account for more than three-quarters of all digital display ad spend in 2017.[3] As the main driver of innovation for the industry, programmatic will continue to unlock real-time inventory so marketers can speak to the right consumer, at the right time and in the right environment using data. This year we'll see more brands adopt programmatic (specifically private exchange) as a main media strategy–but we're also going to see this automation seep into new areas, including native ad formats and audio.
4. Time Spent Listening Increases for Digital Audio
Print and television aren't the only traditional media formats disrupted by digital; broadcast radio has also undergone a tremendous shift as consumers turn to streamed audio programming instead. It's this, and our general increase in connectivity and content multitasking, that's made it so important for advertisers to use audio to deliver their brand message. With weekly time spent listening to digital audio expected to increase two hours in 2017 to 14 hours, 39 minutes per listener (up from 12 hours, 8 minutes), we can expect more brands to implement audio strategies to capture the attention of a highly connected audience.
5. More Holistic Ad Measurement
Much of digital ad measurement has traditionally focused on digital results (i.e. web traffic, CTR, ecommerce conversions, etc.)–but this is changing in 2017. Marketers are looking for better ways to integrate online and offline measurement to create a more holistic view of a consumer across the entire path to purchase. Cookies worked when the majority of online transactions took place on desktop, but now that consumers use a number of connected devices to browse, research and make purchases, the industry is forced to look for new solutions that create richer identity graphs across screens, platforms, publishers and data providers. Sharper offline attribution is becoming key for demonstrating the real-world power of advertising.
As the industry continues to explore solutions to these and other issues, our duty as marketers is to relentlessly seek ways to make digital work for our partners, clients and brands. Delivering relevant, frictionless and personalized messages has always been the key to making an impression–digital advertising simply gives us the technology and capability to do it better than it's ever been done before.
See it in action! Some brands are already taking their digital advertising to the next level. See how one brand tapped into lookalike targeting technology to drive a 93% higher conversion rate.
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1 eMarketer, US Digital Ad Spending, September 2016
2 Business Insights, The Ad Tech Explainer, January 2017
3 eMarketer, US Digital Display Advertising Trends 2017, January 2017