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The American dream was once defined by owning your own house.
However, that dream has evolved over the years, with many people choosing to downsize and live in an RV!
If you or your loved ones are planning on living permanently in a camper at a residence, there are a few things that you should know.
In this article, we'll explore whether it's even legal to live in a camper at a residence (such as a backyard, for example) and offer a few tips to make the transition to camper life go as smoothly as possible.
Is It Legal To Live In A Camper In Your Backyard?
Yes and no…
Although it's legal to park your RV or camper on land that you own, like your backyard, in some cities, you will be breaking the law if you decide to live in it full-time.
You can't live in a camper year-round unless it's allowed by local zoning laws. If the land you own isn't approved for RV residence, then you may be forced to move it to somewhere that is if you want to live in it.
If you live in a rural area, typically speaking, law enforcement is not that strict, and people are more tolerant. If you respect your neighbors, and keep things quiet and clean, they'll most likely be OK with your camper living experience. You might even invite them to chill with you and your family.
So, why is it illegal to live in a camper in your backyard?
Mainly, the government doesn't view your RV as a permanent dwelling. Even though your recreational vehicle may resemble a mobile home more than a car, it's still classified as a vehicle.
Even if you have plumbing, electrical, and water hooked up, the Department of Housing and Urban Development will still treat your recreational vehicle as such – a vehicle only used for recreational purposes.
On the bright side, there is no federal law prohibiting you from living in a camper in your backyard. It will most likely be a local or HOA regulation, so you should check the law in your area first before setting up permanent residence.
How To Live In A Camper In Your Own Land?
If your heart is set on RV living, there are a few things you can do to make the dream a reality. Most people give up on their mobile home dreams because they haven't done enough research before moving into a camper. Here are a few things you can do to live in your camper.
Check State And Local Laws
Knowledge is power. Before deciding to move into a camper, it's crucial that you check the state and county laws to see if it's allowed. If they permit you to live in a camper on your current property then you're good to go!
However, this often isn't the case, and you may need to move to a special place where you can park your RV and call it home.
Choose The Right Spot
If living in an RV on your current property isn't an option, there are basically four options available if you choose to live in a camper.
- Neighborhoods with RV allowances so the residents are ok with having campers
- Rural land specified for homesteading
- RV Co-op parks
- Mobile home parks
1. Neighborhoods with RV Allowances
In these areas, all the utilities are already installed so RV dwellers can use them whenever they want to. Some of these neighborhoods are pretty fancy so you can have access to a pool, a gym, a fitness center, and a clubhouse. Moreover, you're likely to meet experienced neighbors who have been roaming several states for years. Listening to them and learning from their experiences is a big plus.
Land lots are usually spacious and provide you with more privacy, but they're quite expensive and might cost as much as $50,000 plus HOA fees.
2. Rural land specified for Homesteading
If you're interested in the nomad lifestyle, then this is what you should think about. You can find lots where there are no neighbors visible within miles. Privacy is a big plus, but you should think about the safety of you and your property in such a rural setting.
3. RV Co-op Parks
RV parks are probably the easiest option out there, as you can simply purchase a land plot for your RV or camper. The good news is that there are always activities by other members of the community where you can get to know others who share the same lifestyle. There might be other facilities available, like a pool or a fitness center for the community members.
However, one potential downside t living in an RV park is that there might not be enough privacy. Campers are closely located to each other, so you might suffer if you're looking for peace and quiet.
4. Mobile Home Parks
Check with local mobile home parks. In some cases, you're allowed to buy a plot of land where you can park your RV all year long. In other cases, you may be required to move the camper occasionally to be able to stay.
The good thing about these parks is that most of the utilities are already available since the park was designed for mobile homes. So it's a good choice for someone who's going through the experience for the very first time.
Tip: See Where Can I Park My RV to Live Long-Term? for more information and tips to find the perfect spot to park your RV.
Keep An Eye On Utilities
When considering the right spot for your camper, you'll want to keep your utilities in mind.
Unless you're living off-grid (no main electrical supply), you'll want to make sure that electricity can be run across your land so you can power your RV. And while you could technically run an RV generator for power, that could get pretty costly and isn't ideal for an extended period of time.
Water and sewer are also amenities that you'll want to consider. Water can come from the city supply or from a well. Depending on your location, only one of those options may be available.
And if it's important to you, check that you have proper cell phone and internet coverage. Some people choose to live in a camper because they want to break free from technology. Nevertheless, technology is life-saving, and if you can't reach anyone in case of an emergency, your life may be in danger.
Should I Live In A Camper?
Only you can answer this question.
Living in a camper isn't about letting go of all the laws and regulations as you might have thought. As a matter of fact, there are a lot of rules that you must comply with.
It's recommended that you don't take your chances if you're planning to live in an RV. Get yourself acquainted with the state and local laws to see if you're breaking any. However, if this is the case, you can always take your camper and move to somewhere more suitable.
If you keep a low profile, respect others, and mind your own business, in most cases, the law will turn a blind eye. Most problems happen if you start to ask for permits for water and sewer or electricity that should be run through your land or other people's lands. However, if you're planning to live full-time in an RV, you should make sure that it's legal so you can avoid unnecessary problems.
Why Do People Live In Campers?
There are currently 1 million Americans who made the choice to live in campers. These modern-day nomads decided to give up traditional housing options for a lot of reasons. Here are some reasons why you might want to make the same choice!
- Recreational vehicles provide a means to move between states. Traditional homes don't have wheels, and if you want to visit a new state or even a nearby city, you have to think about the means of transport and proper accommodation. A camper combines both.
- You can enjoy breathtaking views whenever you like. If you want to live next to a lake or wake up to enjoy the fresh air of the ocean, go for it.
- Living in a camper is a self-discovery experience. It teaches you that you can't take anything for granted. Not even the little things like having access to ample amounts of hot water or good Wi-Fi. This might be just what some people need to discover what they really want to do with their lives and what matters to them the most.
- If you're tired of being in debt after college, this may be just what you need. You don't need to pay a big mortgage for a house because an RV is much cheaper.
- You learn to work well with and experience new adventures with others. One person can be driving to your destination while someone is cooking dinner or finishing their work on a laptop. By the time everyone is done, it will be time to enjoy a new experience in a cool place that you haven't explored before.
- While you're traveling with your family or friends, you're forced to share a small space and basic amenities. This is your chance to really get to know your travel partners or your spouse because you're basically sharing your experiences to survive together wherever you go. All conflicts are resolved and talked about, as there aren't a lot of doors to slam and lock.
- If you're an outdoors person, then you shouldn't spend your time behind a closed door binge-watching Netflix. It's time to go out there and breathe the fresh air wherever your camper takes you.
- Compared to other accommodation options, the cost of running and maintaining the RV is insignificant.
- Living in your camper will teach you how to be a minimalist. You can't keep clutter, and this will teach you about things that really matter to you. The small space is not limiting as it teaches you how to become more organized and productive.
- If you're planning to move, you'll spend weeks and maybe months looking for another location. This can be done on the spot when you live in a camper.
- This is an excellent choice for someone who wants to travel full-time. You'll be traveling for a living and could even make money by working online from your RV.
Can I Keep My RV In The Backyard?
Yes, you can keep your RV in your backyard (we are talking about storing, not living full-time). There's no federal law against keeping your camper in the backyard. In some states, you might be required to keep it out of view by law.
With that said, you should check with the Home Owners Association or local authorities regarding the state's law concerning parking an RV on your own land. In most cases, it's allowed and you can even use it as a temporary guest house for out-of-town relatives, a friend who might be going through a crisis, or a teen who needs some privacy. However, this may only be allowed for a few months at the most.
The good news is that you can also use your camper on special occasions. You can hold an outdoor party in your backyard or any piece of land you own and use the RV as the main station where you can prepare food, clean utensils, or offer an accessible toilet. This is a great option if you're hosting a party like a birthday event or a wedding so your guests can feel more comfortable without using the utilities in your home.
If you're doing some renovations at home, your camper will be a lifesaver. Instead of moving the family to a hotel while the bathroom is being decorated or until you've changed all the flooring, everyone can chill in the camper until your home is ready for use.
Can Someone Live in a Camper on Your Property?
Yes, if you and your local laws allow it. You can't legally charge people living in it rent because this will be a violation of the law (in some cases). However, people can stay there in exchange for services rendered, for example.
Can You Claim an RV as a Primary Residence?
Yes, as long as you have the basic facilities that qualify your RV as a home and you've parked it somewhere where it's legal, you can claim it as a primary residence.
Can You Live in an RV Year-Round?
Yes, as long as you're up for it. You should make sure that your RV is equipped with gas lines and other necessities so you can live in any condition. You might, however, have to move it in case of extreme weather conditions.
How Expensive Is It to Live in an RV?
The range of living in and running an RV can be anything between $1000 and $3000. This includes fees if you're living in an RV park and other expenses.
The overall cost depends on how much you travel and the facilities that you want to enjoy. A lot of people can live comfortably without spending that much money so it's all about the way you choose to set your priorities.


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Ceramides are skin-identical ingredients. They are an essential part of our skin, and we all need them in our routines regardless of our skin type.
What are ceramides?
Ceramides comprise a vital component of the skin. Ceramides are natural lipids and they make up over 50% of the skin's uppermost layer (also known as stratum corneum). Their primary function is to maintain the skin's barrier. When our skin barrier is healthy, we are protected against moisture loss. Equally important, we are protected against damage that occurs on a daily basis from environmental stressors like UV rays, pollution, and smoke.
As we get older, our ceramide levels will deplete. It can result in dry, flaky, and sensitive skin. Seasonal changes (like central heating, cold air, etc.) can also impact our ceramide levels or if we use a cleanser with an excessively high pH. If your moisture barrier is left untreated, it can lead to inflammation and irritation. Because ceramides are an essential component of the skin, in topical products they are suitable for all skin types.
Benefits of ceramides
There are numerous benefits to using products with ceramides.
Ceramides improve hydration by preventing moisture loss, but also by stimulating the skin to produce lipids. If you suffer from sensitive skin, ceramides help repair your moisture barrier and soothe irritation. Likewise, consider ceramides if you suffer from atopic dermatitis or psoriasis.
The beauty of ceramides is how they target signs of aging. Because they keep the moisture barrier healthy and more resilient against the environmental stressors, the skin is plump, smooth and hydrated. In turn, this minimises the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and keeps the skin firm.
On the ingredients list look for ceramides. They are either followed by a number (between 1 and 9) or by letters (Ceramide AP, Ceramide NS, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NG). To further help barrier repair, look for products that contain other skin-identical ingredients. These would include cholesterol, fatty acids, and the old favourite glycerine.
Ishtar products that contain ceramides
Multi-Ceramide Concentrate
Multi-Ceramide Concentrate is a light fluid. You can use it on its own or as a serum step in your skincare routine. It is free from silicones and oils. It is also suitable for vegans.
Ceramides, sterols, and fatty acids are an essential component of healthy skin. When used in topical products they hydrate, replenish, and help shed old skin cells. They also protect the skin against environmental stressors. Because our formula uses a unique multi-lamellar structure, it is readily accepted into the skin.
What's in it?
A complex of isolated plant-derived ceramides includes Ceramide 3, 3-II, 6 and 6-II. Each type of ceramide has different skin benefits. When used together they improve the structure of collagen and elastin, protect the skin, minimise the signs of aging, and smooth out mimic wrinkles.
Plant-derived, but skin-identical Phytosterol complex includes cholesterol, stigmasterol, beta-sitosterol, and campesterol. Sterols make 15% of the uppermost layer of the skin. When used in topical products, they moisturise, absorb UV, soothe irritated skin and reduce roughness as well as improve hyperpigmentation.
Glycosphingolipids stimulate fibroblasts, soften, soothe and moisturise the skin.
Organic White Tea extract contains highly concentrated levels of the plant's antioxidant compound.
Who is it for?
Multi-Ceramide Concentrate is designed to be suitable for all skin types, especially anyone struggling with a compromised skin barrier.
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Business Insider's biggest advertising and media stories for July 28
Hi! Welcome to the Advertising Insider daily for July 28. I'm Lauren Johnson, a senior advertising reporter at Business Insider. Subscribe here to get this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. Send me feedback or tips at [email protected]
Today: Quibi's partnerships with publishers to build buzz, Omnicom's diversity numbers, and Facebook's upcoming earnings.
Quibi is paying a network of digital media sites to write about its original shows, borrowing a tactic from Netflix, Hulu, and other streamers
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Ad giant Omnicom releases diversity numbers showing 5.5% of US staff is Black — read the internal memo outlining CEO's 8-step action plan
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Firefighters battle two fully involved boat fires simultaneously on Wequaquet Lake… [HN VIDEO]
CENTERVILLE – As you will see in the following HN Video, firefighters had their hands full as they battled two fully involved boat fires simultaneously out on Wequaquet Lake today.
The call came in shortly before noon for a fully involved boat fire. HN arrived on scene with first responders as the fire caught onto a second boat.
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Ford Motor Company is recalling some Ford Mustang models over an issue with the warning message when the transmission is not in park and the engine is off.
The defect: in affected vehicles, the "transmission not in park" warning message and associated chime are only active for three seconds when the transmission is not in park, the ignition is off, and the driver's door is closed. The chime should remain active for 10 seconds and the transmission not in park warning message should display for 30 minutes when the driver's door is closed.
The hazards: a transmission not in park warning and chime with a shorter than designed duration could result in the driver exiting the vehicle when it is not in park and experiencing unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this Ford Mustang recall.
Components: transmission / operation warning messages.
Affected vehicles: 2019-2020 Ford Mustang built at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant April 26th to October 10th, 2019.
Models that are part of this Ford Mustang recall are currently in North America, including the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The same recall applies to the 2019 Ford Expedition.
The fix: dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster.
Owners should: contact their local Ford dealer.
- Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
- FoMoCo Recall Number: 20S21
- NHTSA Toll Free: 1-888-327-4236
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Early booking is advised for this sparkling social occasion.
The North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball is going to be an extra-exciting event this winter as the committee celebrates 10 years of fundraising.
One of the highlights of the local social calendar, the ball brings hundreds together for a fun night of entertainment and charity.
Friday November 29th is the date for your diary this year. The event is set to be a glittering gathering at the Silver Tassie Hotel, with guests dancing the night away to the music of The Bentley Boys.
The evening will commence with a drinks reception at 7.15pm after which a four-course dinner with wine will be served. The committee are delighted to have Noel Cunningham join them once again as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. An exciting auction and raffle is promised thanks to generous sponsorship from the business community in Donegal and further afield.
Tickets for the event cost €50 and can be purchased directly from the venue only. Staff at the Silver Tassie Hotel are in a position to take credit card payments over the phone or you can call to the reception desk in person to buy your tickets.
Last year's ball was a sell-out event so the committee are asking all loyal supporters to not miss out on securing a ticket by making contact as soon as possible!
All monies raised are used to fund research being carried out at Breast Centre North West and to support important aspects of community care including an outreach programme for those recovering from breast cancer.
The Breast Cancer Charity Ball has gone from strength to strength since the first in 2009. It would make a fantastic Christmas night out for any business or social group. The ball has charitable status: charity number is 20015305/7258.
Those hoping to snap up tickets for this year's ball will be pleased to hear that the Silver Tassie Hotel is offering a very attractive rate of €40 pps for bed and breakfast on the night… early booking advised!
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Social networks are powerful tools to increase the revenue of the company. If you have a company, then you must have a presence on social networks like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, etc. In this post, we will go through marketing strategies and tips you can use on YouTube, Facebook and other big networks.
Modern customer service
Copy the email address, set up the email and describe the matter in detail – that's what customer inquiries used to look like. Today, however, contacting companies using Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp is the be-all and end-all. Because the hurdle to get in touch with the company is much lower and contact is just one click away. But not only the contact with concerns, also the individual advice, which the saleswoman provided in the shop beforehand, is gaining importance. "Which scarf goes with this dress?" – Customer service will be happy to advise you.
Live shopping
Live stream is not a new phenomenon – but in the pandemic year this function has reached a completely new level. While it is already common practice in China to use live streaming as a shopping channel, we are currently still lagging behind in the USA and EU. As soon as the direct checkout in the live stream is available as a feature, Facebook will act as direct competition to teleshopping.
Front camera instead of glossy video
No money for expensive video production? You do not need that! Front cameras and selfie videos are becoming increasingly important in social networks and are often also used in ads. In most cases, such ads achieve better formats than glossy advertising videos, which have been produced at great expense. So save yourself these costs – or use the "saved" for the ads – and think of a creative selfie video. In general, advertising formats are increasingly moving in the direction of native formats, authentic, showing the corners and edges of the company. Simple advertising messages without creativity with "buy now" are pretty out and nobody wants to see them anymore. Storytelling, ads that encourage interaction and emotional stories are what users want to see.
Social media is catching up!
A few years ago, social media performance was seen as "minor", with most of the budget spent on Google. For a few years now the tide has been turning – social ads are becoming more and more relevant and companies understand that performance is much more than just "inspiration". The data sets are getting bigger and the algorithms are improving. This is one of the reasons why social ad sales are growing rapidly. So it is hardly surprising that the budget invested at Google will continue to decrease and social channels will gain in popularity.


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Rustom box office day 3 collection: Akshay Kumar's film is unstoppable
Akshay Kumar's Rustom is reaching new heights with each passing day at the box office. The movie, which is loosely based on the infamous case of KM Nanavati vs State of Maharashtra, struck the right chords with the audiences. Despite the box office clash with director Ashutosh Gowariker's Mohenjo Daro starring Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde, Rustom managed to rake in the moolah at the box office. It minted Rs. 30.54 crore in just two days of its release.
Trade analysts have been predicting Rs 100-crore business for this Akshay Kumar starrer since the movie will be benefitted by Monday also being a holiday due to Independence Day. Rustom has also been garnering praises for its intriguing storyline and Akshay Kumar's new avatar seems to have worked wonders for the film. While Rustom is riding high on the strong word of mouth from the viewers, the movie's collections is expected to rise and will put up a strong total at the box office.
On Friday, the day of release, Rustom collected Rs. 14.11 crore at the ticket window. The movie found its place among the top five openers of 2016 and secured the fourth position in the list. On day two, Saturday, the movie witnessed a growth of 16.44% in its collections and earned Rs. 16.43 cr. at the box office. On day three, Sunday, Rustom is expected to rake in about Rs. 14-18 crore at the box office.
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By Dan Ross
Draft rules for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) were unveiled Thursday morning, broad details of which can be read here.
As expected, these draft rules aren't full and comprehensive, and are subject to revision. Nevertheless, as currently written, they signify a fundamental revision to the way the industry is policed, including a markedly more stringent approach to medication violations.
To discuss these rules, the TDN sat down Wednesday afternoon with United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) CEO Travis Tygart and Dr. Tessa Muir, head of the agency's equine program.
The following is taken from a longer conversation, heavily edited for brevity and clarity.
TDN: The primary issue that stakeholders have right now is cost. Do we know how much this is going to cost? And if not, when will we know for certain?
TT: We do not have an agreement with the Authority yet [the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, the broad non-profit umbrella established by the law].
What I'll say is, the industry really can't afford not to put in a good program, whether we're involved with implementing it or not. I have seen the numbers in the industry. The Breeders' Cup this last week
end, I think, announced they had $182 million in handle, which was up 5% from 2019, in large part because they had more foreign horses who were willing to enter the race because of the anti-doping protocols that they put in place. And of course, you look at Churchill Downs or some of the private groups, their revenue and market caps are off the charts.
You know, the other key point is, I'm not sure there's going to be an increase [in cost] necessarily.
Part of the obstacle right now is that the industry doesn't know how much is currently being spent on anti-doping and medication control. I think you will see some efficiencies. For example, we've got 38 different racing jurisdictions. There's a lawyer in each of those jurisdictions that's handling a case or two or more, depending on how many positives they have through the legal process. It's not going to take 38 lawyers to handle these cases by people that are trained experts to be able to do it.
TDN: Do you have a set date that you want to get the cost nailed down?
TT: Well, it's hard to cost out a program until you know what the program is going to look like, and you don't know what it's going to look like until you have the final rules.
If they're finalized as they're put out today, they're heading in the direction of something that we would be willing to stand by. [But] that's not a foregone conclusion and, listen, if they get diluted or gutted in the next several months through the ongoing process, we may not be willing to stand by them and run a program, so the cost of it wouldn't matter.
Look, we want to know sooner rather than later for all the obvious reasons.
TDN: When it comes to the hearing of violations, who will be the anti-doping stewards hearing secondary substance violations [for therapeutic substances]? Will it be the state stewards already in place?
TT: The idea is a national pool of stewards. There would be an application process, background checks, conflict of interest checks. There would be an individual steward out of that pool selected by us in the Authority–not necessarily directly appointed by state commissions–pulled out to hear an individual case or make a decision in an individual situation. And importantly, as you probably have seen, those are for minor violations.
It would be someone who has steward experience that is a lawyer–or equivalent experience–and has the utmost integrity, weighing facts and making a written decision. And obviously they're conflict free, no industry ties or immediate family that has industry ties. We're going to have an open application process when we get to that stage.
TDN: How big will that pool be?
TT: You know, we're still discussing that, but you can expect it to be a couple dozen. Part of the challenge as well is estimating the number of positives that potentially come out or other violations.
TDN: Who are the "impartial arbitrators" hearing primary substance violations [those for drugs that are always prohibited]?
TT: That's going to be a process, when we get to that stage, not unlike the steward process that I just described.
TDN: What about the administrative law judge? Who is that going to be?
TT: That's in the hands of the FTC [Federal Trade Commission]. We may be in a position to give feedback but we're not involved with that process. Now we will be the ones–assuming we bring this program on–presenting the cases, arguing the cases, or prosecuting the cases.
TDN: Will therapeutic drugs still be classified in the same alphanumeric manner, like a class 4D, for example?
TM: So, I think when you see the prohibited list, you'll see that it's fairly similar to the current list, generally speaking.
Let's take phenylbutazone, a secondary substance. That would be dealt with, generally speaking, as a minor infraction. But potentially, if there was evidence of deliberate administration to manipulate the outcome of a race, there can be aggravating circumstances that would bring it up to a major infraction.
So the list itself, as I say, is very similar to the ARCI [Association of Racing Commissioners International]'s lists. But how the process or results management works is slightly different.
TDN: What about the educational component for the horsemen themselves? When can they expect that to be rolled out?
TT: It's obviously essential to have robust and quality education efforts out there. And once the rules are final or close to final, we will start educating around them.
Keep in mind, this is the first public step in the process. Although there's been many steps up until now, there's still two rounds to go. These rules will go up on the HISA website. And then they go to the FTC, [which] will make them public. Because we don't know what the program looks like until the rules are in place, it's tough to educate around that.
I think there's three simple things to keep in mind. Number one, don't do drugs. Don't give your horses drugs. Number two, if you need a legitimate and genuine medication for a diagnosed ailment in your horse, then check the list or pick up the phone and call us or check our website. And number three, when the whereabouts program gets put in place, simply provide your whereabouts and make sure your horse is available.
TDN: There's a lot of info that you're going to have to process. What's the current state of the centralized database system?
TT: We're mapping out what the needs are going to be for taking on a new industry. And when we get to the point of knowing what the programs are, knowing what the rules are going to be, then we'll be implementing that as soon as possible.
TDN: Have you actually started the process of putting that together?
TT: We've mapped it out. The point where we have a contract to move forward, we'll be doing that.
TDN: For the integrity component, do you have an idea of how many personnel you're going to have under that? What roles they're going to be performing, how that's going to work?
TT: We're not quite there yet on exact numbers but we're hoping to get there soon. Certainly, it's going to be an extension of our current capacity, new people with the same type of expertise for federal and state law enforcement.
On our human side alone, we had close to 500 tips that came into our office last year, and each and every one of those goes through a robust analysis by our team to determine if we test off of it, if we direct research off of it, if we open up an investigation. Do we coordinate with law enforcement? That's a critical part and component of the program that we would run.
TDN: Why haven't you signed a contract yet [as the enforcement agency]?
TT: Until you know what the rules are, it's hard to finalize that. We're in a much better position now that we've received a lot of industry response. The rules are heading in the right direction. We're in negotiations. We had a meeting last week and we're hopeful that we're going to get to a point where we can either know one way or the other whether we're going to be involved.
TDN: Do you have some kind of rough idea of when you're hoping to sign on the dotted line?
TT: If I had a magic ball, it would have been two months ago, but we're just not there yet.
TDN: Regarding the safety committees and the anti-doping committees, have they actually met to make sure that the rules they're creating are harmonized?
TT: You know, that's a question for the Authority. I'll tell you, we've had to point out some inconsistencies in the initial rules that we saw out of the safety committee that we didn't see until they went public. So the Authority is aware of the potential for that, and I think is using this public opportunity as a time to get some of that sorted out in an efficient way.
TDN: I'm assuming when this goes into effect, it's a blank slate–violations that were accrued prior to the law going into effect won't be retroactively adjudicated?
TT: These rules are only prospective. Of course, you can use evidence from the past for intelligence–not to find a new violation necessarily. But you can use it for target testing or other elements.
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Uplace-BMC athlete Bart Aernouts (03:11:15) took the victory in the Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship in Bahrain after an amazing performance on the bike. Due to heavy winds and currents the swim leg was cancelled. Bart dominated on the bike and held off Swiss athlete Ruedi Wild (03:12:26) to claim the victory in Bahrain. James Cunnama (ZAF; 03:13:54) completed the podium.
Due to heavy winds and currents the organization cancelled the swim. The athletes had to sprint to their bikes in waves and took off for 90K on the bike. The bike course was flat, but the wind gave the athletes a hard time. Clearly it inspired Uplace-BMC athlete Bart Aernouts. In the early parts on the bike, he took the lead and started to put pressure on the rest of the field. At the 47K mark Bart had built up an advantage 45 seconds on McMahon. At 60K his lead had grown to 1:23.
Bart finished the bike course in an astonishing time of 1:55:14. Starting the run, the Belgian had an advantage of 2:17 over McMahon and 2:49 over Cortes, but they weren't his biggest rivals during the run. The Swiss athlete Ruedi Wild came back strong and Bart had to give his best to edge away from Wild. Halfway through the run Bart still had a benefit of 2:26 over Wild. In the final stages Wild came close but Bart held on to become Ironman 70.3 Middle East Champion. Finishing 2nd in Challenge Phuket only a week ago and taking the win in Bahrain, Bart is ending his season with a bang.
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Bart was clearly elated: "Due to the cancellation of the swim we started in waves. I had to start in the 3rd wave, 2 minutes behind the first wave and 1 minute behind the second. Once on the bike I pushed really hard in the early stages to make up ground on the waves in front of me. I had a great feeling on the bike. There were several parts on the course I could use the 55/11. Once I caught the leaders, I tried to break away. I managed to get away and build up a decent gap entering transition. I paid for my efforts during the run. I felt I used a lot of energy on the bike and the wind played its part. But I managed to hang on. I am really pleased with this result. Although it was really a shame the swim got canceled. I came for a triathlon race. But of course fully understand the decision of the organisation. After Hawaii I still felt fresh and wanted to finish my season on a high. I am really pleased with the victory here in Bahrain and my second place in Phuket last week. Now it is time to rest and recover."
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Smith & Nephew's Novel Syncera Program Isn't For Everyone
Smith & Nephew's CEO called the company's nascent Syncera program disruptive, but it's not meant for every hospital system.
May 18, 2015
Smith & Nephew's CEO called the company's nascent Syncera program disruptive, but it's not meant for every hospital system.
Arundhati Parmar
Generally when something is intended to be disruptive, it's meant to shake up old models and accepted standards.
For Smith & Nephew, it appears the company's Syncera program seeks disruption but on a limited, "don't-rock-the-boat-too-much basis."
Syncera is the company's novel model whereby two older, but clinically established, generations of Smith & Nephew's hips and knees are sold at a cheaper price to hospitals and where surgeries using those devices are performed without the presence of a manufacturer's rep in the operating room. The program which leverages technology, automation, and through which hospital staff are trained to support the surgeon in lieu of the manufacturer's rep was officially launched in August, says Stuart Morris-Hipkins, senior vice president and general manager of Syncera. and continues to be in a limited launch.
It continues to be in a limited launch, he said in a recent interview, although the company is putting in some resources to support it. Last week, U.K-based orthopedics company Smith & Nephew announced that it is buying two software products to drive success for its nascent Syncera program and help Syncera's hospital customers achieve more savings.
While Syncera has won some customers, executives are striving to emphasis that the program is aimed toward a small segment of the overall orthopedics market in the U.S.
"There is no danger of cannibalizing newer products at all," Morris-Hipkins declares when asked whether Syncera can undermine the sale of new hips and knees. "It's really less about cannibalization and it's more about transformation based on the inflection point within US healthcare."
And yet that inflection point - huge pricing pressure in the orthopedics market and other implant markets leading to consolidation, more physicians becoming hospital employees, and hospital administrators concerned with cost becoming more influential in purchasing- is disrupting business-as-usual in the orthopedics world.
Even though Syncera only involves two products and related instrument sets incorporating 700 SKUs (stock keeping units), they satisfy 80% of the standard procedures done in the U.S. for total primary joint replacements, Morris-Hipkins explains. Smith & Nephew's CEO has called Syncera disruptive to the orthopedics business model. As disruptive as it may be, Morris-Hipkins repeats that the model is not for everyone.
"We believe 5%-10% of the U.S. market is ready for a program like Syncera," he says.
An medtech watcher believes that the company is deliberately marketing Syncera as a separate entity.
"In essence [Syncera and other Smith & Nephew products] are not being synergistically marketed or positioned," says Venkat Rajan, industry manager for medical devices with Frost & Sullivan, in an email. "I would equate it more to an automotive company having a Toyota brand and a Lexus brand."
Syncera of course being the Toyota — dependable but with less oomph, and bells and whistles - in this analogy.
Two primary joint replacement products — the Genesis II knee and the Synergy Reflection hip and related instruments — are available for hospitals who want to take part in the Syncera program. Aside from training OR staff, the program also provides technology enablers like error checking software thereby automating some of the functions of the manufacturer's rep.
"So what you have in this process is training, you have error checking which reduces substantial waste in the OR and then these automatic interfaces with the EMR and the hospital's ERP system," Morris-Hipkins says.
There are also financial benefits to going the Syncera route. For a hospital that does 700 joint standard joint replacements annually, the net cash flow after paying for the instrument sets and initial working capital is more than $4 million over three years. Morris-Hipkins declares.
As several hospitals and health systems will be reluctant to go the rep-less route, Syncera targets a specific hospital profile - "...those hospitals that have physician employees, those hospitals that are supply chain, administration led ...and those hospitals that want to commit to a program like this," he says.
The program has a few takers, but Morris-Hipkins declines to identify them. Wall Street analysts have also noted that executives are tightlipped about Syncera — "For [Smith & Nephew] Syncera was an area of focus, and while management 'won't disclose anything,' it did comment that there are a number of accounts already asking for the program," wrote Joanne Wuensch, an analyst with BMO Capital Markets, in a research note following the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedics Surgeons in Las Vegas in March.
Yet, there might also be another reason why Smith & Nephew executives are keeping information about Syncera close to the vest. Andrew Smith, an analyst with Barclays for instance listed the "rep-less discounted distribution models like [Smith & Nephew's] Syncera program" as one concern related to orthopedic pricing although he expected a "worsening trend" and not a "big step down."
Meanwhile, Syncera is being launched globally for any value-minded hospital eager to win savings.
[Photo Credit: iStockphoto.com user Thinglass]
Arundhati Parmar is senior editor at MD+DI. Reach her at [email protected] and on Twitter @aparmarbb
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Htet Aung Kyaw
Feb 10, 2009 (DVB), The military regime's planned 2010 election has aroused fierce debate within the Burmese political community between those who reject the idea of participation outright and others who advocate a pragmatic approach.
While the National League for Democracy has condemned the holding of an election without recognising the result of the previous election in 1990, other political figures have argued that, since the election will be held regardless of any opposition, the only option is participation.
DVB asked a range of political figures for their views on participation in the upcoming elections and the prospects for change.
Shan leader Shwe Ohn said he did not support the election, but felt that participation was the most practical course of action.
SO: "I have said from the beginning that I don't like it, I don't support it. But I have to accept it inevitably. Supporting it is different from accepting it. We shouted out against the referendum. But it's finished. We do not like the way it finished. But we have no strength to destroy it. I think it will hurt us more if we keep on shouting when there is no possibility of change. In politics it is called a 'fait accompli'. It has happened. It has nothing to do with whether we like it or not. Even if we do not like it we have to accept it if we can't dismantle it. In politics, it's called realpolitik. We can't keep on imagining things are the way we want them to be, good and useful to people. Realpolitik is doing things based on the actual circumstances.
"We say that our aim is to reach Nirvana but instead we have turned up in hell. When in hell, we have to behave in accordance with the rules of hell. But we will continue to reach for Nirvana. Things will go completely awry if we act like we are in Nirvana while we are still in hell."
87-year old Shwe Ohn attended 1947 Panglong conference as a reporter and has been involved in politics ever since.
He was also arrested with other renowned Shan leaders such as Khun Tun Oo in 2005 for discussing Shan affairs and the national convention, and placed under house arrest for a year.
But his critics say that he has recently been focusing more on his solo efforts and distributing leaflets than on working for collective interests.
Aye Lwin, leader of the rival 88 Generation Students group, said the election was the only hope of bringing about change.
AL: "The 88 pro-democracy struggle is not over and there are many reasons for that. They are talking about the 2008 referendum, about 2010, about the 1990 election. By just talking about it, we are not going to become a democratic country. People are talking about it because it is not happening.
"In reality, the people need to have a political arena where they can represent themselves. That will only happen when there is an election , we can hold it and get the results. By just saying what we want about a hopeless matter and having nothing in our heads, we will get nowhere. By combining what we want with the conditions in 2010, we will be able to see the end of military rule and the beginning of the path to a multi-party system. We believe that we will be able to do these two things. We understand this as the pragmatic way."
Sai Leik, a leader of the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy, said that the SNLD would not consider participating in the election unless detained party leaders were released.
SL: "No election law has come out for the 2010 election yet. Even when the law does come out, we won't consider it unless our chairman Khun Tun Oo and secretary Sai Nyunt Lwin and others are released. Currently, we are neither thinking about nor preparing for the election. Whatever we do, unless political prisoners are released and talks are held, there can be no political solution."
Arakan League for Democracy leader Aye Thar Aung, who is also secretary of the Committee Representing the People's Parliament, completely rejected the idea that the election could bring about democracy in Burma.
ATA: "It is unacceptable to do nothing after holding an election and start planning a new one. The 2010 election cannot be seen as a democratic election. The 2010 election must be seen in connection with the constitution ratified in 2008. The election can't benefit the people or the ethnic nationalities."
Senior NLD leader Win Tin said any election based on the 2008 constitution would be unacceptable.
WT: "I reject the constitution. I have no faith in it. Not only the constitution, I reject the military government's gilded national convention. In 1993, I told US congressman Bill Richardson [that] I would not accept the constitution that emerged from that convention. You need not talk to me about that. I will not give any thought to the election to this day. But due to the wisdom and consideration expected from a leader, I have to moderate myself into reconsideration.
"Although the constitution was ratified by a referendum, it has not yet been confirmed. It will only be confirmed after the election is called and the parliament is convened. The country doesn't like this constitution which has not been ratified and we do not like it either. The world doesn't like it either. In this situation, we advised them to revise and amend it. There has been no response to our offer. As long as there is no response and the constitution is unacceptable, we will neither think nor talk about the election."
Chan Tun, a veteran politician and former diplomat, said the opposition should only participate if certain conditions were met to ensure the election was fair.
CT: "It is nothing to do with experience. There is only demand and that's what we won't get. In fact, it is a question of doing what is possible. They say they will hold the election in 2010. What I want to say is that the government has to release all political prisoners including Daw Aung San Auu Kyi, U Tin Oo, Dr Zaw Myint Maung, students such as Min Ko Naing, Ko Ko Gyi and so on , more than 2000 prisoners in all. After their release, they must be allowed to form political parties and rally people. The law that says that those who have married foreigners must not take part in politics must be abolished.
"During the elections in Bangladesh, around 200,000 observers were allowed, including about 2000 or 3000 foreigners. In Burma too, foreigners must be allowed to observe and all journalists from the world media must be allowed to come. If this is the case, we should contest the election. Or, we must dare to protest with a big crowd of, let's say, 80,000-100,000 people, and dare to be arrested. At least 20,000, 30,000 could be arrested. We need to dare do it or be able to do it. Or, we must dare to fight with arms. If this is not the case, we must contest the election and demand our rights."
Dr Khin Zaw Win, a former political prisoner who now concentrates on social work, said he had not yet decided with to take part in the election.
KZW: "I haven't decided whether to take part as no law has been issued. As I am a former political prisoner, I might not be allowed to contest even if I want to. Things didn't turn out as people expected in 88. But it also depends on us. We have had many opportunities in the past, but we lost them. It is harder to regain them now. Generally, the interest of people [in politics] is very low. We have to try very hard to make people interested again. I have very low expectations. People are very poor and have to struggle to survive. A [Union Solidarity and Development Association] member said that his interest was very low. 'Nothing has happened in the past and what can happen now?' he said. People will focus on their struggle for survival. Even if the road to politics is open, you have to try very hard to get the people to participate."
The ALD's Aye Thar Aung came back to the idea of political pragmatism.
ATA: "Some people joined and worked with the [Burma Socialist] Programme Party in the past with the hope that they could change the party or individual members [from within]. In reality, they were unable to change the BSPP or its leading figures. In this day and age, if you think that you will get democracy and ethnic national rights by going along with the 2010 election, you are living in a dream world , no , you are just giving excuses, that's how I see it."


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If you look at the pictures of the new edition then you have to admit the blue design suits the UMI Super just perfectly. On the back of the device we can see even the EURO 2016 logo and allegedly the national flag of the winner should appear there too. But for that we will have to wait, because the playoffs are still underway.
The whole redesign applies also for the whole box and once again everything is in royal blue color. UMI representatives said that if the crowdfunding campaign will succeed then the special edition will be made and distributed right away in very short amount of time needed.
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Photos from Big Air Fenway 2016—Day Two: Skiing
Skiers took over Fenway Park on Saturday night for the second day of the Polartec Big Air competition. Freeskiing, which includes tricks and jumps, drew big crowds to Fenway Park.
The competition was fierce as some of the best freeskiers in the world took to the 140-foot ramp. The women's race was close, with Lisa Zimmermann winning the women's section over Emma Dahlstrom by only .20. Tiril Sjaastad Christiansen came in third. Vincent Gagnier won the men's competition, followed by Andri Ragettli in second and Jonas Hunziker in third.
When asked how they were going to celebrate their wins, the two winners had very different answers—Zimmermann responded "drink and party," while Gagnier said he was going to sleep.
With the weather slightly warmer than the night before, many people stuck around after the competition to see American Authors perform. The band, originally from Boston, ended the evening with their hit song "Best Day of My Life."
Below, check out scenes from night two of Big Air Fenway:
Skiers warmed up with practice runs before the competition began.
Skiers performed dozens of flips and tricks on the 140-foot ramp.
Boston landmarks, like the Citco sign and the Pru, were visible behind the ramp.
Fans cheer before the Big Air competition begins.
Skiers in the men's competition line up before the event begins.
Competitors had three chances to jump. The scores from each run were combined to form their final score.
A skier wipes out after a run.
Fans huddle together while watching the competition.
Many skiers started their runs backward down the ramp.
A skier cheers after landing a jump.
Fans cheer for an especially impressive jump.
From left, Tiril Sjaastad Christiansen, Lisa Zimmermann, and Emma Dahlstrom receive third, first, and second-place awards respectively.
From right, Jonas Hunziker, Vincent Gagnier, and Andri Ragettli receive third, first, and second place awards respectively.
Fans cheer and dance for American Authors.
Zac Barnett of American Authors performs after the Big Air competition.
Fans dance along to American Authors' hit song, "Best Day of My Life."
Zac Barnett of American Authors holds the mic out to the crowd while performing.


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American Woman Killed By Lion Was A Film Editor Who Worked On TV Series 'Game Of Thrones'
More information has become available about Katherine Chappell, the American tourist who was bitten and killed by a lioness at Lion Park on Monday in South Africa. She is 29, not 22 as earlier reported, and was a film editor whose portfolio includes working for the popular TV series "Game of Thrones."
Jennifer Chappell, the sister of the victim, confirmed Katherine's identity in a Facebook post which reads, "We are heart-broken to share this news with our friends and family: Yesterday morning, while on a volunteer mission to protect wildlife in South Africa, Kate Chappell was involved in a tragic and fatal accident," quotes Mirror.
Ironically, the wildlife that Katherine sought to protect by taking pictures of the lions at Lion Park includes the lioness that has cubs and attacked her through an open window which violated the park's rules. TomoNews posted a video of the recreated version of the attack.
However, Shannon McKay, an animal expert, said the unsupervised travel of tourists in the park is a recipe for disaster. "You cannot have a situation where you've got human beings interacting so frequently with wild animals and not have it create some kind of problem," News24 quotes McKay.
But Scott Simpson, the park's assistant operations manager and spokesperson, pointed out that it has over 40 signs with images and text warning to tourists to close their vehicle windows all the time while within the safari zone. McKay said the park should only allow visitors to tour the park from its own vehicle to ensure they are safe as well as follow safety rules.
Jennifer described her sister as a brilliant, kind, adventurous and high-spirited woman whose energy and passion was not contained. Katherine, who holds a degree in film studies and production and Japanese language from Hofstra University in Long Island, lived in Vancouver, Canada.
Besides "Game of Thrones," Katherine also worked on the movies "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" and "Divergence" as an employee of an effects production company. As a wildlife conservationist, she raised funds to protect animals in South Africa. To contact the writer, email: email@example.com


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Paddy Power has told London Capital Group Holdings plc (LCG), the online financial spread betting and trading company, that it will exit the financial spread betting business and terminate its white label agreement with LCG.
LCG saw this coming last week when Paddy Power said that it was currently reviewing its financial spread betting business Paddypowertrader, a white label customer of LCG since late 2007. Since Paddypowertrader accounted for 17 per cent of LCG's total active clients, shares in LCG plummeted nearly 15 per cent following the announcement last week.
Paddy Power had said that it had been evaluating options, but following a review of the business, the company concluded that the balance of risk and reward was not favourable to further invest in Paddypowertrader and decided instead to shut down the service.
Paddy Power said that the decision would not give rise to any material costs or impact on its expected profits over the coming years.
In a statement to the London Stock Exchange this morning, "Further to the statement made on Tuesday 1st March, London Capital Group has been informed by Paddy Power that following the review of their financial spread betting business they intend to terminate their LCG operated White Label contract and will be exiting the financial spread betting space," LCG said.
The company said that both LCG and Paddy Power are now in negotiation to agree a mutually beneficial termination agreement, with Paddypowertrader customers to be invited to transfer to LCG's Capital Spreads brand at a later date yet to be agreed.
This latest move accompanies an announcement by Paddy Power of plans for more growth in continental Europe.


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NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Yotpo, the leading eCommerce marketing platform, released its annual brand loyalty survey examining American consumers' sentiment towards brands, and the role of rewards programs in harnessing and cultivating that loyalty.
"This year's data showing continued strong brand loyalty among consumers supports the idea of a brand renaissance, the same phenomenon fueling the rise of direct-to-consumer and growth of the modern eCommerce industry," said Tomer Tagrin, CEO & Co-Founder, Yotpo. "But the study also reveals that loyalty is hard won. Most consumers consider themselves loyal to only a handful of brands. To win, brands need to stay at the top of their game by offering amazing products at a fair price and creating valuable experiences worth coming back to. The survey shows that even loyalty programs need to excite to drive engagement."
In our survey of over 2000 consumers in the United States, nearly 9 of 10 professed loyalty to brands, with nearly a quarter (24.82%) saying they're in fact more brand loyal this year versus last.
Our previous survey (2018) found a fifth of consumers saying they're more loyal, marking a 27.9% uptick in this segment. This support Tomer's thesis that the shift to direct-to-consumer (D2C) efforts are powering a brand renaissance.
The D2C approach isn't just for digital natives; it also increasingly adopted by established brands who figured out that every channel--from their eCommerce sites to their stores to everything in between--is a critical opportunity to impress consumers so that they'll keep coming back.
Takeaways from Yotpo's 2019 State of Brand Loyalty study include state of brand loyalty today and how can brands and merchants capture and keep their customers' interest in the long run.
Consumers care about brands
Nine out of 10 (90.2 percent) consumers consider themselves equally or more brand loyal compared to a year ago.
2019 |
2018 |
More loyal to brands this year |
24.82% |
19.4% |
As loyal to brands this year |
64.33% |
70.8% |
Less loyal to brands this year |
10.85% |
9.8% |
How many brands are you loyal to?
1-5 |
61.08% |
6-10 |
26.19% |
11-20 |
5.68% |
Asked to define their brand loyalty, consumers polled overwhelmingly characterized it as repeat purchasing (67.8%), followed by "love" for the brand (39.5%), and finally, preference despite price (37.7%).
What does being 'brand loyal' mean to you?
I tend to buy from the same brand |
67.77% |
I love the brand |
39.51% |
I buy from the brand despite cheaper competitors |
37.68% |
For consumers, product is still the point of entry and departure for brand loyalty, a validation of the "hero product" concept that are the specialty of modern D2C brands.
Which of these inspire your loyalty to a brand? |
Product |
77.84% |
Price |
62.96% |
Customer service |
26.14% |
Loyalty program |
22.34% |
Consumers that are loyal to a brand are more than willing to refer that brand (59 percent) to their friends and family. They are also willing to spend more with that brand (36 percent) eschewing Amazon or cheaper options.
For brands they are loyal to, consumers are willing to?
Join their loyalty program |
59.48% |
Refer the brand to others |
59.29% |
Spend more on product even w/ cheaper options elsewhere |
36.49% |
Brand loyalty needs to be earned and re-earned
What hasn't changed in 2019? It still takes a lot of purchases to cultivate loyalty. Before considering themselves loyal, shoppers need to buy from the same company:
Five or more times (36 percent v. 37 percent)
Three times (33 percent, no change)
Four times (17 percent, no change)
Two times (13.2 percent v. 12.4 percent)
Impact of brand loyalty to holiday shopping
New for 2019! Consumers are more likely to do their holiday shopping with brands they love (41 percent) and a majority find customer reviews helpful (80 percent) when researching or shopping for gifts online.
When shopping for gifts, which of these are true?
I am more likely to buy something from a brand I love |
40.98% |
I don't typically consider brand name in my buying decision |
23.90% |
Price is important but the brand matters more |
16.59% |
I am more likely to buy from a brand if I am part of their loyalty program |
15.12% |
When researching or shopping for gifts online, which of these are the most helpful?
Customer reviews |
80.49% |
Photos from customers |
55.61% |
Videos from customers |
29.76% |
Read more about Yotpo 2019 Yotpo Brand Loyalty study here.
Yotpo's 2019 State of Consumer Loyalty presents findings from a survey of 4,200 U.S. adult (18+) consumers, conducted by Pollfish for Yotpo in October 2019.
About Yotpo
Yotpo is an eCommerce marketing platform that provides advanced solutions for customer reviews, visual marketing, loyalty, and referrals. Yotpo proudly serves thousands of brands, including MVMT, THINX, Steve Madden, and Rebecca Minkoff. A Forbes Cloud 100 company, Yotpo is an official partner to Google and Facebook, has raised $101 million in funding and employs more than 375 people globally. Visit https://yotpo.com for more information.
Contact: Cristina Dinozo, 646-647-1776, [email protected]
SOURCE Yotpo


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Warren is convinced Fury will hold the imaginary 'lineal' tag gained by defeating Wladimir Klitschko until somebody steps forward and takes his '0'.
Fury fights Francesco Pianeta in Belfast this weekend knowing a victory sets up a WBC title challenge with Deontay Wilder later this year.
Wilder had attempted to secure an undisputed clash with Anthony Joshua until negotiations collapsed and all sides moved on.
"That fight has gone and in the meantime, Joshua is fighting (Alexander) Povetkin, who had a very tough fight with David Price last time which tells you a lot about this fight," said Warren.
"Tyson has got to get this fight out of the way and if he wins then the fight with Wilder is happening.
"Wilder against Tyson Fury is the biggest fight out there, it's a huge fight because these guys want to see who the best is. The winner of that fight will be the best heavyweight in the world and they won't be going with a begging bowl to Anthony Joshua.
"They will be the No.1, the fans will know it – that's what matters."
Warren continued: "The fact is that Tyson is the lineal world champion and until they beat him they can't call themselves the world champion.
"He didn't pick the titles out of a dustbin, he went to Germany and won the world titles. He beat the man who was the man. He took (Wladimir) Klitschko to school and until you beat the man who beat the man you can't call yourself the world champion."
Joshua v Povetkin and Wilder v Fury would be the perfect semi-finals to a huge collision for all the marbles in 2019, although Dillian Whyte or the winner of Kubrat Pulev v Hughie Fury seem more likely to get the call and keep fans waiting to crown one ruler until at least 2020.


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Signature Pedagogies
Pedagogy can be defined as the method and practice of teaching. As an academic subject, pedagogy is the study of how knowledge, skills and professional practices are imparted in an educational environment. Online pedagogy refers to how teaching is practiced using the internet and associated tools (Farrell et al., 2021) .
The term signature pedagogy, which was coined by Shulman in 2005, refers to the forms or styles of teaching that are common to specific disciplines, areas of study, or professions (Shulman, 2005).
A review of digital teaching, learning and assessment practices in the three disciplines of AHSS, Health Sciences and STEM was carried out by Academic Practice in 2021 and led to the identification of signature pedagogies associated with the disciplines as outlined in the diagram below
For more information, click on the links below.
Key Takeaways
- Pedagogy is defined as the method and practice of teaching
- Signature pedagogies are those forms of teaching that are commonly used within a disciplines, such as lab work, case studies or field trips
- Some pedagogies are similarly applied across disciplines such as problem based learning and case based learning.
Reference List
- Farrell, O., Brunton, J., Ni She, C., & Costello, E. (2021). #Openteach: professional development for open online educators. Retrieved from Dublin: 10.5281/zenodo.4599620
- Shulman, L. S. (2005). Signature Pedagogies in the Professions. Daedalus, 134(3), 52-59. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/20027998
- Feldt, J. E., & Petersen, E. B. (2021). Inquiry-based learning in the Humanities: Moving from topics to problems using the "Humanities imagination". Arts and Humanities in Higher Education, 20(2), 155-171. doi:10.1177/1474022220910368
- Kornetsky, L. (2017). Signature pedagogy in theatre arts. Arts and Humanities in Higher Education, 16(3), 241-251. doi:10.1177/1474022216652771
- Motley, P., Chick, N. L., & Hipchen, E. (2017). A conversation about critique as a signature pedagogy in the Arts and Humanities. Arts and Humanities in Higher Education, 16(3), 223-228. doi:10.1177/1474022216652773
- Kearns, L. (2016). Dance critique as signature pedagogy. Arts and Humanities in Higher Education, 16(3), 266-276. doi:10.1177/1474022216652768
- Challa, K. T., Sayed, A., & Acharya, Y. (2021). Modern techniques of teaching and learning in medical education: a descriptive literature review. MedEdPublish, 10(1). doi:10.15694/mep.2021.000018.1


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Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games, Van Wagner Productions Grooms Next Wave of Professionals With Van Wagner Academy
Story Highlights
Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games has established the Van Wagner Academy in partnership with Van Wagner Productions, a Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment Company. Van Wagner Academy is an educational program designed to teach young professionals productions skills, including scriptwriting, show-calling, on-site producing, video production, and more. In collaboration with the local organizing committee, Van Wagner Academy will select 100 high school and university students to learn from some of the best sport presentation professionals in the world.
In keeping with Lausanne 2020's mission of the Games being an event for youth, by youth, and with youth; the students who participate in the Van Wagner Academy will have the unique opportunity to apply their new skills at the Games.
"All of us at Van Wagner Productions share in the Youth Olympic Games' vision of developing the virtues of sport in young people around the world," said Paul Kalil, CEO of Van Wagner Productions. "Van Wagner Academy is our way of giving back to the international community that has been so good to us the world leader in sport presentation and video production by providing young people an avenue to enter the world of sport off the field of play."
The program will start in October 2019 and be led by Van Wagner Productions Executive Producer Christy Nicolay. "We're investing in the future of our business and our sport. We look forward to showing the world the important role of sport presentation and video production with Lausanne 2020," said Kalil.
"We are so pleased to be working with Van Wagner Productions on this unique partnership. It embodies Lausanne 2020's mission to be a true developer of talents, leaders and sports ambassadors," said Ian Logan, CEO, Lausanne 2020. "Since the beginning, we have been working in collaboration with young people, involving in every aspect of the Youth Olympic Games, not just on the field of play but also in the preparation of the Games themselves. And now for the first time ever, through the Van Wagner Academy, young people will be involved in delivering the Games!"


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When the President asked them to find money that can be shifted to fund a barrier on our southern border, the folks at the Pentagon found much more than needed.
Democrats have been freaking out, that taking money from the military construction budget to fund the construction of a border barrier was going to destroy the military (and cancel projects that were going to spend money in their districts). But the truth is that almost every federal government project in nearly every federal government agency has unspent money or future monies that haven't been allocated as of yet.
Jack Reed (D-RI) one of the senators complaining about the possible loss of money spent in his state, released the Defense Department's list of potential funding targets for the border barrier (embedded below). Reed released the list with the hopes of convincing additional congressional members to override Trump's veto of their action to stop his emergency declaration.
Out of the $12.8 billion, the Pentagon has identified as possible sources of barrier funding, the President wants to use $3.6 billion to protect our southern border.
The Pentagon used the following criteria to come up with their list of funding possibilities:
- No military construction projects that already have been awarded and no military construction projects with FY 2019 award dates will be impacted.
- No military housing, barracks, or dormitory projects will be impacted.
- The pool of potential military construction projects from which funding could be reallocated to support the construction of border barrier are solely projects with award dates after September 30, 2019.
While most of the money identified comes from the fifty states, some of the projects identified are outside the fifty, including Guam, Guantanamo Bay Cuba, Norway, Hungary, Jordan, Japan, Qatar, the UK, and the UAE.
Of course, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) might be happy with funds being taken from the plans for a $27 million gym and dining facility in Guam. In the past, he has expressed worry that too many U.S. Marines on the island might cause it to tip over.
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The Joint National Rally being held with the Riley Register will occur on the 24th-26th June 2022 at Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa.
For full details and to download the booking forms CLICK HERE
Book your room directly with the hotel quoting 'Riley Rally'. Forms must be returned by the 31st May to Tony.
It's the 60th Anniversary of the Riley Elf so if you are an Elf owner please bring your Elf as we'd like to display 60 Elfs!


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POLICE have launched a search after a woman was sexually assaulted at knife-point in a Solihull park.
A 26-year-old woman was attacked and threatened at Babbs Mill park, Kingshurst, Solihull.
A 'CCTV trawl' is being undertaken by West Midlands Police and "patrols have been stepped up in the area."
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Police are investigating reports of a sexual assault that took place on Sunday 4 February in Babbs Mill Recreation Ground, Kingshurst.
"A 26-year-old woman was sexually assaulted and threatened with a knife at around 9pm.
"A CCTV trawl is currently being carried out and patrols have been stepped up in the area."
Crimes in parks – places popular with children and families – have prompted calls for a greater police presence.
The Observer spoke to councillors about the prevalence of crime in Solihull's parks some weeks ago.
We reported an 23 per cent rise in crime last year in Solihull.
Latest figures show levels of violent incidents in a public place rose by 18 per cent.
A report says West Midlands Police and partners are using 'Hot Grids' to target locations that experience this kind of violence – such as parks.
Councillor Ken Hawkins said in November:"The police have made a lot of arrests and they are taking action, trying to increase visible patrols.
"It is about making people feel safe."
Police say investigations remain on-going and anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting crime reference number 20SH/28268R/18.


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It is well known that uremia causes an increase in the serum anion gap (AG); however, whether changes in the AG occur earlier in the course of chronic kidney disease is not known. Here we investigated whether different measures of the AG, as a marker of kidney function, are associated with mortality. To do this, we analyzed the available laboratory data of 11,957 adults in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2004 to calculate AG using the traditional method, or one that was albumin-adjusted, as well as a full AG reflecting other electrolytes. A significant elevation in the traditional AG was seen only with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <45 ml/minper1.73 m2, whereas increases in the albumin-adjusted and full AG were found with eGFRs <60 or 90 ml/minper1.73 m2, respectively. Higher levels of each AG were associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality after adjustment for age, gender, race/ethnicity, and eGFR. After adjustment for additional covariates including body mass index and comorbidities, higher levels of the albumin-adjusted and full AG were associated with mortality (relative hazard for the highest compared with the lowest quartile were 1.62 and 1.64, respectively). Thus, higher levels of AG are present in individuals with less advanced kidney disease than previously recognized, and are associated with increased risk of mortality. Further study is needed to identify the unmeasured anions and to determine their physiological significance.
Original language | English (US) |
Pages (from-to) | 701-709 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Kidney international |
Volume | 82 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2 2012 |
- kidney disease
- mortality
- uremic toxins
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nephrology


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Glasgow West End: Maggie Graham's Writer's Diary.
Monday 8 Oct 2012
An insult to the brain (extract) by Maggie Graham. Included in Issue 28 From Glasgow To Saturn. Glasgow University Ceative Writing Online Magazine.
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Following Our Fathers is the story of two walks undertaken by the author. The first is the story of the flight on foot across Norway to Sweden, taken by her friend Yuli?s father when he escaped from the Germans in 1944. Sven Somme was active in the resistance movement before his capture and kept journals and detailed maps during his trek.
Linda Cracknell, although the history is not hers, takes pleasure in re-enacting it. Throughout we share her pleasure as ?the story seems to come alive?, and she enjoys ?the sense of walking a storyline?
Cracknell, an award-winning short story writer is continually preoccupied with ?whispering ways to seek out stories? as they ?travelled through a landscape half-Scottish, half strange?, coming to the places Swen had stopped, meeting the people who, risking their own lives, had given him refuge.
The language is that of the outdoorswoman, taking pleasure in the landscape and in nature. A river ?meanders? she points out the vegetation: juniper, blackberry, young birch, and the ?pudgy buds of alpine anemones?.
However, throughout there?s a wistfulness, an envy of Swen?s family. She has no memory of her own father, who died young. ?My own valley seems strangely punctuated. I?m inclined to think of myself as a full stop.
Her walk is also brought to an abrupt stop. Fearing what the BBC calls a ?spoiler? I won?t recount the reasons here. Left ?hazed and estranged? she returns home with a ?sense of a living, resonant path way? and a desire to follow in the footsteps of her own father.
This proves to be a far more difficult journey. Knowing only that her father, Richard, had done some mountain climbing in his youth, Linda researches to find out where and when. Eventually, accompanied by two male friends who are experienced mountaineers, she sets out to climb The Finsteraarhorn in the Swiss Alps, a mountain her father had climbed in his twenties.
Here the experience is a much harder one. It ?wasn?t a walk of rhythm and thought but a strict regime of care and concentration? She doesn?t know whether she will be ?enchanted or terrorised?. And, although she is undertaking ?her own memorial walk? she is aware that her father was half her age when he climbed this peak. Again I won?t recount the outcome here, but this is a very different journey, it is also a proud and tender memorial.
Beautifully illustrated with the author?s own line-drawn maps and photographs, Following Our Fathers is a wonderfully descriptive and emotive pair of tales. This book and other titles from ?best foot books? are available from: www.lindacracknell.com
Marie: Saturday 24 Dec 2011
Bringing Together Writers Working In Scotland: Wednesday 17 Nov 2010
Maggie Graham's Aye Write 2010: Wednesday 17 Mar 2010
Diversions: Wednesday 17 Mar 2010
Radio Plays and Family Celebrations: Monday 2 Aug 2004
Visit to New York: Monday 7 Jun 2004
Happy New Year.: Tuesday 20 Jan 2004
Writer's Diary, 24th September, 2003.: Wednesday 24 Sep 2003
What have I been doing in the last three months?: Saturday 17 May 2003


text: Plenty of literary magazines have published the stories of Adam O'Fallon Price, but the recent release of The Grand Tour marks his debut as a novelist. In the book, aging, antisocial writer Richard Lazar, who's seen little success with previous works, pens a memoir on his military service in Vietnam. An unexpectedly favorable reception sends Lazar on a book tour, during which he meets superfan Vance Allerby. The aspiring writer's offer to join his idol on the road kicks off a joint misadventure that's "both hilarious and heartbreaking, full of pathos and surprising poignancy," according to a media release. Price, who is hopefully more congenial than his protagonist, will stop at Malaprop's as part of his own book tour. The free reading takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. malaprops.com. Author photo by Elizabeth Watkins Price


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You probably have a user interface tweak in mind if you are on this site. If you need help with the CSS rules, there are a variety of resources on the web to assist. You might also be interested in a decent text editor that helps you out with autocomplete and syntax coloring (applying different colors to the different parts of style rules: selectors, properties, and values). Hopefully these links will help.
Helpful Websites
Style Recipe Sites
I've collected these into another page here: Where to Find Style Recipes.
Learning CSS
The web has an abundance of resources; the hard part is where to start. I find that working with rules created by others, hopefully with helpful comments embedded, provides a great starting point. Then you can look up the style properties to get a better idea of what the rules do. MDN is a fantastic resource: CSS.
Firefox has a built-in style editor, in the Browser Toolbox. But you may find it easier to work in an external text editor much of the time, reserving the Browser Toolbox for minor adjustments (since it allows a more or less real time preview of your adjustments to your rules). I've embedded a video demonstrating the editors and Browser Toolbar on this page: Adding Style Recipes to userChrome.css.
Text Editors
On Windows, the Wordpad app makes a decent text editor, but it doesn't really help you out in any way. There are many free and non-free text editors that make working with CSS much easier. The following are open source editors that are being kept up-to-date:
- Notepad++ for Windows
- Visual Studio Code for Windows, Mac and Linux
The Browser Toolbox
There is a detailed MDN page for this tool: Firefox Developer Tools: Browser Toolbox.
I'll be adding more pages here, time permitting. For now, one of these may be helpful:
- Adding Style Recipes to userChrome.css
- Generate Downloadable userChrome.css File — if you have some CSS code and aren't handy with a text editor
- Alternatives to Stylish for Firefox
- What is userChrome.js? — Spoiler Alert: something quite different from userChrome.css


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