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June 7, 2011. The hottest day in Minnesota since 1988. One-hundred-two degrees, 60 percent humidity, steam heat hissing from the tar and pavement outside the Driftwood Char Bar in south Minneapolis. A few grizzled regulars hunker over sweaty beer glasses at sidewalk tables as MTC buses honk by. One gent tilts his head back wearily and blows cigarette smoke in the direction of the Cremation Society down the street; the sun is finally, mercifully, going down.
Inside, boisterous Spanish and English harmonize as one Spanglish din. Sundresses, shorts, sandals and straw Cuban fedoras are the order of the night, and when the six members of Malamanya swing into their first song, you'd swear you were Woody Allen-Ernest Hemingway in "Midnight in Havana."
In fact, it's just another Tuesday night at the Driftwood, the old Westrum's Tavern, which in the past two years has been resurrected as a viable live music venue by owner Heidi Fields and booker Larry Sahagian. Blues and jam-band staples make up the weekly calendar, but the sexiest is the fast-growing Tuesday residency by Malamanya. (However, July 19 is one Tuesday night Malamanya won't appear at the Driftwood; DJ Miguel Vargas will be filling in that night.)
"This band is a gem, the best-kept secret in town," says one Burroughs Elementary School teacher to another teacher-gone-wild on the last day of classes. "It won't be like this," he says, nodding at the crowd of about 150, "for long."
Malamanya is no garden-variety salsa band. Drawing on Cuban son and other traditional folk music, the group of Twin Cities natives -- singer Adriana Rimpel, bassist Tony Schreiner, trumpet player Jason Marks, percussionists Jesse Marks and Luis Ortega and guitarist Trevor May -- has fashioned an acoustic sound that creates a timeless connection and joyous blues that's as old as the working class itself.
"I think there's a sincerity with the music," says Rimpel. "Even though the music is new and really happy and people dance, the lyrics are talking about things that are deep-seated. We do a song that's a tribute to Che Guevara, and a song made famous by the Buena Vista Social Club that talks about your homeland and kind of going back to simpler things. I feel like we're trying to share the experience with all the people in the room with us."
That comes through like a breath of fresh humid air. The Driftwood has the feel of a surf-town dive, with comfortably clad people coming in off the beach to imbibe in a post-waves celebration. A big reason is Rimpel, a beautiful 27-year-old thrush who is as great a singer as the Minnesota music factory has ever produced; she's Billie Holiday reincarnated as a late bloomer with Mexican and Minnesotan roots.
"She's the least jaded, most pure person I know," says Schreiner, who founded the group a year ago. "People are drawn to her. When I heard her sing the very first time, I was like, 'Thank you! Thank you!' She's gold. Gold."
To be sure, there is an old-school stillness and stateliness to Rimpel, who grew up listening to Holiday and Nina Simone while studying at Creative Arts High School in St. Paul. Like the whole of Malamanya, she seems unfettered by the rat race of overcommunication, and seems beamed in from another time. She drips with confidence and power, and dances with the same in-the-pocket spontaneity as the band, trilling and improvising as couples and singles fill the dance floor.
Her wide grin ignites the place; she snaps her wrist -- muy caliente -- as band and dancers meld and get mischievous. When the musicians take a break, Rimpel walks around talking to relatives and friends, more like a hostess making the rounds at a church potluck than a hypester working the room.
"My whole thing with this group was you start with a bunch of old beautiful wooden instruments and you put them together and right away you've got an old, rootsy thing," says Schreiner. "The reason the music is so infectious is because it grabs hold of something inside of everybody, and returns you to this lost time and simpler things. Nowadays everything has gotten so complicated, and you're bombarded with [stimuli], and roots are getting smaller and smaller."
Not at the Driftwood on Tuesday nights. The roots snake out the door, extend down Nicollet to ports of call all over the planet.
One new connectee is Joseph Berns, a twentysomething with Mojo Nixon sideburns who stands on the sidelines watching his friends dance. "What's the name of this band?" he asks a stranger. Faced with "Malamanya," the kid asks, "Is that the name of the band or style of music?" and bolts for the dance floor.
Rimpel explained: "'Malamanya' means 'bad habit' in Spanish. It comes from a song done by [the Buena Vista Social Club's] Ibrahim Ferrer. It's about a woman who has a bad habit of going to bed with strangers."
She laughs.
"I want people who listen to our music to feel so full of passion that they have to share that with someone else -- either someone in the room with them, or find someone else later."


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Procrastinators: The exception is millennials, who are more likely this year than last to file in the last day, according to a survey. Adobe says 12.4% of millennials are expected to wait until the last 24 hours, compared to 6.6% last year.

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It's an eleventh week at the top of the ARIA Singles Chart for the Drake track "God's Plan", becoming one of the four longest running No.1's songs of this decade, plus he has a new entry within the ten also, and the songs racks up its eleventh week in America too.
The eleven week stay for "God's Plan" by Drake becomes the fourth longest stay during this current decade of No.1 songs, ahead of it are "Happy" for Pharrell Williams (12 wks, 2014), then last years "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee with Justin Bieber (12 wks, 2017) and also "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran (15 wks, 2017). While the song also becomes the equal 22nd longest of all time alongside other eleven week No.1-holders like "(Everything I Do) I Do it for You" by Bryan Adams (1991), "Wannabe" for The Spice Girls (1996) and "Mull of Kintyre" for Wings (1978), plus Drake has now racked up eighteen overall weeks at No.1 in Australia, which moves him up to equal 38th on the list for 'Accumulated Weeks at No.1: Singles; 1940 to 2018' alongside The Rolling Stones (6 #1's), Johnnie Ray (4 #1's) and Judy Garland (2 #1's).
The record for most weeks at No.2 could be broken or tied in a few weeks time, as "Psycho" for Post Malone with Ty Dolla $ign hold for a seventh straight week in the runners-up position, although with his new album due in a couple of weeks it could push the track into the top spot, but for now it is chasing the ten week stay achieved between August and October in 2011 for "Moves Like Jagger" by Maroon 5 with Christina Aguilera.
Khalid lands his highest charting single in Australia as his duet with Normani and "Love Lies" from the film 'Love, Simon' is up five spots to a new peak of No.3 and is newly certified ▲Platinum in sales plus it is now his fourth Top 5 single here, while on hold for a second week at its peak of No.4 is the current New Zealand No.1 song "Freaky Friday" by Lil' Dicky with Chris Brown with "Friends" by Marhsmello and Anne-Marie again at No.5.
Last weeks highest new entry for The Weeknd and "Call Out My Name" takes the top spot in his home country of Canada this week, while here it drops three places to No.6, while this weeks highest entry comes in at No.7 and debut's at the top in England, Drake and "Nice for What", which contains a sample of Lauryn Hill's 1998 song "Ex-Factor" and this becomes his ninth Top 10 single in Australia. Dua Lipa is down two spots to No.8 with "IDGAF", while stable at No.9 is Zedd and Grey with Maren Morris singing "The Middle", with "These Days" for Rudimental with Jess Glynne and Macklemore falling three spots to land at No.10.
* Bazzi released his album on Friday called "Cosmic", and his current song "Mine" is back up to No.14.
* The CD Single issued last week for the new Delta Goodrem song "Think About You" helps it to blast back up forty-nine places to a new peak of No.19, plus with 'The Voice' starting this weekend it should keep her up this high for another week or two at least.
* The Noah Kahan and Julia Michaels duet "Hurt Somebody": jumps up sixteen places to a new peak of No.22, while her teaming with Clean Bandit and "I Miss You" is back up four to No.38.
* The BlocBoy JB and Drake entry "Look Alive" (HP-24) is back up three places to No.25, while the Migos and Drake collaboration "Walk it, Talk it" is stable at No.64 for a second week.
* Taylor Swift cracks the Top 30 with her "Delicate" track, up three to a new height of No.28.
* New Zealander Robinson continues her rise here in Australia with "Nothing to Regret", up a massive seventeen spots to a new chart height of No.31.
* The Bad Wolves rendition of "Zombie" is the No.1 digital selling track this week, helping the song to break into the Top 50 for the first time, up sixteen spots to a new peak of No.36.
* Kygo peaked at No.48 two weeks ago with "Remind Me to Forget", which is back up sixteen spots to a new peak of No.43 this week.
* King Princess also cracks the fifty for the first time with "1950", up ten spots to a No.44.
* The Top 10 entry for the new Alison Wonderland album helps boost her singles chart entry "Church", up eleven spots to its highest peak so far of No.54.
* Glades is back up eight places to No.69 with "Do Right" (HP-51).
* 5 Seconds of Summer turn back around and move up eleven spots to No.73 with "Want You Back" (HP-32).
* Keith Urban climbs back up ten spot to No.82 with his "Parallel Lines" song.
* The Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber track "Despacito" holds at No.83 on it's one year anniversary of chart entry (52 weeks).
* The second and third re-entry this week are "Dancing" for Kylie Minogue (#93, thanks to her high new albums chart entry) and "Flames" for David Guetta and Sia (HP-95) at No.96.
* The only dropout from the Top 10 is "All the Stars" for Kendrick Lamar with SZA (HP-2, WI10-8), down one spot to No.11, while the soundtracks it's taken from "Black Panther" leaves the albums Top 10 also first the time.
* Rapper XXXTentacion drops three spots to No.16 with "Sad!", which is now Gold (●) in sales, while his other entry "Changes" plummets twenty-seven places to No.97.
* After three non-consecutive weeks at its peak of No.19 the Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton track "Say Something" is down two spots to No.21.
* The Eminem and Ed Sheeran duet "River" falls five to No.23, while Ed is also down with "Shape of You" (26 to 29), "Castle on the Hill" (62 to 71), which are now both the 'Longest Charted Single' at 66 weeks apiece as his older track "Thinking Out Loud" leaves after 160 weeks, and also down is his "Galway Girl" (71 to 92).
* The other 'Black Panther' entry this week is "Pray for Me" by The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar which drops five places to No.26, while all of last weeks entries for The Weeknd fall this week in "Wasted Times" (23 to 30), "Try Me" (24 to 55), "Hurt You" (37 to 76), "I Was Never There" (40 to 86), and dropping out from No.45 is "Privilege".
* Bruno Mars with Cardi B fall five to No.27 with "Finesse".
* After climbing back up last week the Keala Settle version of "This is Me" drops down fifteen places to No.35, while the other 'The Greatest Showman' entries also move down in "Rewrite in the Stars" (67 to 81) and "The Greatest Show" (out from #93).
* Vance Joy slides eight places to No.37 with "We're Going Home".
* Dua Lipa also moves down seven spots to No.40 with "New Rules".
* Calum Scott scores a ▲Platinum sales cert for "You Are the Reason", which is down eight to No.42, while "Dancing on My Own" tumbles nineteen spots to No.91.
* The Liam Payne and Rita Ora duet "For You" slides seventeen spots to No.47, while her solo entry "Anywhere" drops ten chart-rungs to No.70.
* One of the three Shawn Mendes entries drops more than the other, with "Lost in Japan" down eight to No.49.
* N*E*R*D are down five places to No.56 with "Lemon" featuring Rihanna and now Drake, and the song is now ▲Platinum in sales.
* Migos see their "Stir Fry" track slide down ten spots to No.57.
* The Logic and Marshmello teaming for "Everyday" drops down sixteen spots to No.80.
* The Chainsmokers are left with only one song within the Top 100 this week as "Everybody Hates Me" is down fifteen spots to No.98.
* Imagine Dragons fall twenty-one places to #100 with "Whatever it Takes".
* #17 – One Kiss by Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa is the 29th singles chart entry for the Scottish DJ and producer Calvin and the seventh here for Dua who also has two other songs within the Top 40 in "IDGAF" (#8) and "New Rules" (#40), with this song featuring a slight interpolation of (IMO) the Crystal Waters 1991 single "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)".
* #48 – Plug Walk by Rich the Kid is the first entry here for the US rapper, taken from his March released debut album "The World is Yours", the song has hit No.13 in America and No.18 in Canada so far.
* #60 – Drip by Cardi B
* #65 – Be Careful by Cardi B feat Migos
* #77 – Bartier Cardi by Cardi B feat 21 Savage
* #79 – I Like it – Cardi B feat J. Balvin & Bad Bunny are all taken from her debut album "Invasion of Privacy" which enters within the Top 10 here, plus her first release "Bodak Yellow" (HP-33) returns at No.67, and with her Bruno Mars appearance on "Finesse" (TW-27) it gives her six songs within the Top 100 this week. "Be Careful" contains samples of "Ex-Factor" by Lauryn Hill, "Can It Be So Simple" for Wu-Tang Clan and "The Way We Were" as performed by Marvin Hamlisch, while "I Like it" contains a loop of the Pete Rodriguez tune "I Like it Like That" from 1967.
* #72 – A$AP Forever by A$AP Rocky feat Moby is the first release for the US rapper from a forthcoming third studio album (no date or title known as yet), with the Moby sample in this song being from his 2000 album 'Play' and "Porcelain".
* #85 – PlayinWitMe by Kyle feat Kehlani is the second entry here for the California rapper who hit No.33 in May of 2017 with "iSpy", and this is the first taste from an upcoming third studio album, and is also the fourth entry for female singer Kehlani who last charted on the G-Eazy track "Good Life" (HP-23, May 2017).
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The Lucy - 6" Memory Foam Mattress for Large Dogs
- EXTREME LUXURY ORTHOPEDIC PET BED - The Lucy Memory Foam Mattress pampers you larger breed dog with three inches of our HD Support Foam between 1.5 inches of our Air Infused Memory Foam and 1.5 inches of our Cooling Gel Memory Foam. Whether your pet suffers from arthritis, muscle stiffness, joint and hip dysplasia or is in perfect health; your pet will love the soft yet supportive comfort this bed provides.
- ROBUST COMFORT AND SUPPORT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR LARGER DOG BREEDS - The Lucy meets the coveted Goldilocks standard of 'just right' for larger dogs. The six inch height makes it perfect for larger dogs to lay down and standup without causing hip or join pain associated with taller beds. The HD Base Support Foam has been specially formulated to accomodate larger dogs and not flatten out over time yet still remain soft enough to give them a weightless sleeping experience.
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Peacefully set in a quiet pocket on a generous parcel of land (1/2 acre), this spacious single level family home is beautifully presented with quality finishes throughout. Generous interiors flow to private outdoor areas ideal for alfresco entertaining.
* Contemporary neutral decor and ducted air conditioning
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* Casual living plus spacious formal lounge and dining rooms
* Expansive rumpus opening to covered outdoor alfresco overlooking private yard
* Generous 6 bedrooms with built ins and walk in to main
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Electric gates are very hi-tech. They are seen in many places. As security is a very important thing in commercial as well as private properties, many people use electric gates for their safety. Electric gates are easy to use. They open and close automatically. They do not need a security personnel for their operation. Hence, many people have switched to electric gates.
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Electric gate motors use modern technology for their functioning. They use electric motors for opening and closing. These motors are tough and work efficiently. They give very good results. There are many types of electric gate motors. The power of these motors varies according to their specifications. Hence, it is important to choose the right motor for your doors. For better functioning of the motors, brackets are added to them. Although these brackets do not directly affect him working on the motors, they are very useful. These brackets provide a strong outer covering to the motors. The gate motor bracket is very essential for long running of the motors. As the motors work, they get damaged. The surrounding can have an adverse effect on the motors. To minimize this effect, the use of motor brackets is a must.
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Chemicals used as preservatives detected in human breast tumours – University of Reading
Release Date : 12 January 2004
New evidence published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology indicates that parabens, chemicals found in underarm cosmetics and other products, can be detected in human breast tumours. Previous suggestion has been made that certain components of underarm cosmetics may contribute to the rising incidence of breast cancer. Although the connection has yet to be proven, this research at the University of Reading represents an important link that will be crucial to further investigations. Researchers studied samples of 20 different human breast tumours, measuring the concentration of parabens in the tissue. Intact parabens were detected in the samples, with a mean concentration of 20.6 ng per gram of tissue. The parabens were detected in their ester form rather than metabolite form, which suggests that the route of entry was topical and not oral. Dr Philippa Darbre, lead author of the study, explains the significance of the results: 'Parabens are used as preservatives in thousands of cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical products but this is the first study to show their accumulation in human tissues. It demonstrates that if people are exposed to these chemicals, then the chemicals will accumulate in their bodies. 'Their detection in human breast tumours is of concern since parabens have been shown to be able to mimic the action of the female hormone oestrogen and oestrogen can drive the growth of human breast tumours. It would therefore seem especially prudent to consider whether parabens should continue to be used in such a wide range of cosmetics applied to the breast area (including antiperspirants/deodorants).' The results of this study are significant and very important, however they must be interpreted with caution. Dr Philip Harvey, European Editor of the journal and author of a leading editorial piece, states: 'Dr Darbre has forwarded a logical hypothesis and called for further research into the potential link between chemicals used in underarm cosmetics and breast cancer. Unlike diffuse environmental exposures to xenoestrogens, the use of underarm cosmetics presents a special case because of the direct application to the skin. 'The finding of parabens in human tumours is important because it shows that these extraneous weakly oestrogenic chemicals can be detected in the breast and are therefore absorbed. It is clear that these compounds serve no useful purpose in human tissue but further research is required to confirm their route of disposition, persistence and whether they can cause harm. 'Finally, Dr Darbre and colleagues fully peer reviewed finding of parabens in tumour samples does not imply causality of the tumour and further work is required to examine any association between oestrogenic, and other, chemicals in underarm cosmetics and breast cancer.' End Notes for Editors Harvey P W and Everett D J. Editorial: Significance of the Detection of Esters of p - Hydroxybenzoic Acid (Parabens) in Human Breast Tumours. Journal of Applied Toxicology. Vol 24, 2004, p. 1-4 (www.interscience.wiley.com/journal/jat). Darbre P D, Aljarrah A, Miller W R, Coldham N G, Sauer M J, and Pope G S. Concentrations of Parabens in Human Breast Tumours. Journal of Applied Toxicology. Vol 24, 2004, p. 5-13 (www.interscience.wiley.com/journal/jat). About the Journal The Journal of Applied Toxicology, overseen by Editor-in-Chief Dr Harry Salem, is devoted to publishing original research, theoretical and literature reviews relating to the toxicity of drugs and chemicals to living systems at the molecular, cellular, tissue and target organ level. This also encompasses teratogenesis, carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, mechanistic toxicology, pharmacokinetics, environmental toxicology and environmental health (including epidemiological studies) in addition to analytical and method development studies. Papers dealing with in vitro techniques and alternatives to the use of animals are encouraged. The journal can be accessed online via Wiley Interscience at http://www.interscience.wiley.com/journal/jat About Wiley John Wiley & Sons Ltd., with its headquarters in Chichester, England, is the largest subsidiary of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., provides must-have content and services to customers worldwide. 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24" x 4" Decorative Glass Cylinder Vase
- Dimensions: Height: 24" | Opening: 4" | Glass Thickness: 1/8 - 3/16"
- GREAT DESIGN - Perfect for flower centerpieces. Made of strong, hand blown glass.
- WEDDING & EVENTS - Common choice for centerpiece decor for restaurants & venues.
- MODERN STYLE HOME - A classic choice for decorating modern style living spaces.
- WORKS WITH CANDLES - Can hold 3 inch wide pillar or floating candles, & tealights.
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A Simple Glass Candle Holder - This glass cylinder vase can fit 3 inch diameter pillar candles or floatings candles. It's the perfect size for a modern style glass hurricane.
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At the Ndima Crafts' finishing shop in Nairobi's industrial district, roughly a dozen artisans of varied ethnicity transform raw soapstone by using non-toxic synthetic dyes under the leadership of Charles Ndibe. Charle's exacting standards of quality and friendly demeanor make him one of Swahili Modern's most reliable vendors.


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The above featured image is due, in large part, to this is how all Texans are acting like it looks like outside. We did get about an inch of sleet. But I'm wrapped up inside working from home today, so I digress. 🙂
With my announcement recently that I am going to begin selling themes under the banner of Red Cloud Themes, I've received some good feedback. I've gotten great wisdom as well as some very kind words. One of the biggest things that I've been toying with so far as a unique value proposition as well as a way to provide value to the community is what I'm dubbing the "1:1 Principle".
What is the 1:1 Principle
Red Cloud Themes will be releasing its first premium theme very soon. I'm very excited about it and will be releasing a few small screenshots soon. But the 1:1 Principle comes from what will be released next. Very soon after our initial release, a free theme will be coming that will be available both on Github and on WordPress.org (pending the review process). I believe that high quality, accessible, beautiful themes are something that WordPress.org needs more of but that there is also a fine balance in business sustainability and profitability.
But this isn't just a one time goal. The goal is for every premium theme released under the Red Cloud Themes banner, a free theme would also be released. This is not just a free version with pared down features or design. This is a fully-featured, beautiful, supported theme that may have similar features but caters to a different audience.
Obviously I may receive a meager amount of return on this "giving back" but believe that it will be minimal and overall the benefit will be on the community. Personally, I will also continue to give back by getting more involved in the Theme Review Team (although I will obviously not be reviewing my own submissions or using that volunteerism to try to push my own themes through). I'd like to start contributing a theme review per week there. We'll see if that remains doable with my schedule at work and my desire for more theme building.
I'm very interested in your thoughts on the 1:1 Principle. Is it doable? Is it foolishness? Have something similar in your business? Let's chat!


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GSE Systems Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results
SYKESVILLE, MD – March 15, 2018 – GSE Systems, Inc. ("GSE" or "the Company") (NYSE American: GVP), a world leader in real-time high-fidelity simulation systems and training/consulting solutions to the power and process industries, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ("Q4") and full year ended December 31, 2017.
- Acquired Absolute Consulting on September 20 and streamlined international operations in Q4.
- Revenue expanded 33.5% to $70.9 million from $53.1 million in 2016.
- Gross profit increased 14.1% to $18.5 million from $16.3 million in 2016.
- Net income increased to $5.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to $1.4 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, in 2016.
- Adjusted net income1 totaled $2.8 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of $3.6 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, in 2016.
- Adjusted EBITDA1 rose 15.4% to $5.8 million from $5.0 million in 2016.
- Cash flow from operations totaled $7.7 million, compared to $10.2 million in 2016.
- New orders totaled $55.0 million, compared to $79.5 million in 2016.
- Revenue increased 65.7% to $22.0 million from $13.3 million in Q4 2016, first full quarter post Absolute Consulting acquisition.
- Gross profit rose 8.7% to $5.2 million from $4.8 million in Q4 2016.
- Net income equaled $5.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to $1.0 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in Q4 2016.
- Adjusted net loss totaled $(0.1) million, or $(0.01) per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of $1.9 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in Q4 2016.
- Adjusted EBITDA totaled $1.8 million, compared to $2.2 million in Q4 2016.
- New orders rose to $17.9 million from $16.7 million in Q4 2016.
At December 31, 2017
- Cash and equivalents of $20.1 million, including $1.0 million of restricted cash, compared to $22.9 million, including $1.1 million of restricted cash, at December 31, 2016.
- Working capital of $11.6 million and current ratio of 1.5x.
- No outstanding long-term debt.
- Backlog totaled $71.4 million, compared to year-end 2016 backlog of $73.2 million.
1 Refer to the non-GAAP reconciliation tables at the end of this press release for a definition of "adjusted EBTIDA" and "adjusted net income".
Kyle J. Loudermilk, GSE's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "GSE closed a terrific 2017 with a solid fourth quarter, successfully delivering on our commitments to our customers and our shareholders. We efficiently executed on our backlog as well as completed our first full quarter after the Absolute Consulting acquisition, resulting in a year over year revenue increase of 66% for Q4. We finished the year with approximately $20 million in cash, which is a reflection of GSE's operations and strong cash flow generation, especially after our all-cash acquisition of Absolute Consulting for approximately $9 million. While growing, we kept a keen eye on improving our efficiency, streamlining our operations to ensure we are a lean and agile company. Our strong balance sheet keeps us well positioned to further execute on our strategy of leveraging GSE as an exciting platform for a roll-up of a fractured vendor ecosystem serving the nuclear power industry. We have identified and continue to work towards capitalizing on a number of exciting organic and inorganic growth opportunities. 2017 was a year of accomplishment for GSE, and in 2018, we aim to build on our success to grow revenue and further enhance shareholder value."
About GSE Systems, Inc.
GSE Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering, expert staffing and simulation software to clients in the power and process industries. GSE's products and services are tailored to help customers achieve performance excellence in design, training, compliance, and operations. The Company has over four decades of experience, more than 1,100 installations, and hundreds of customers in over 50 countries spanning the globe. GSE Systems is headquartered in Maryland, with offices in Alabama, Florida, Colorado, Texas, and Beijing, China. Information about GSE Systems is available at www.gses.com.
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We make statements in this press release that are considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements reflect our current expectations concerning future events and results. We use words such as "expect," "intend," "believe," "may," "will," "should," "could," "anticipates," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean a statement is not forward-looking. These statements are not guarantees of our future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause our actual performance or achievements to be materially different from those we project. For a full discussion of these risks, uncertainties, and factors, we encourage you to read our documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those set forth in our periodic reports under the forward-looking statements and risk factors sections. We do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Handbook on Climate Change and Agriculture
Edited by Ariel Dinar and Robert Mendelsohn
Chapter 11: The Role of Growth and Trade in Agricultural Adaptation to Environmental Change
John Reilly
John Reilly INTRODUCTION International trade is important for agriculture, and agriculture is changing rapidly to meet the demands of a growing and likely wealthier world population even as potentially new demands are placed on agricultural resources. The interventions of governments in their domestic agriculture sectors distort trade in significant ways; however, these interventions generally fail to insulate countries and regions from world market forces. For many problems, the importance of trade would generally support the use of partial equilibrium analysis where a 'small-country' assumption would mean that prices were set in global markets and changes within the country would have little effect on them. However, the phenomenon of human-induced climate change and the broad forces of economic growth are necessarily global, and so agricultural markets in all regions are affected simultaneously. As a result, if environmental effects on agriculture are negative in many places, agricultural prices will rise and farmers whose yields are affected negatively may at least look to the positive side of higher prices for their product. Conversely, if climate change has generally positive effects on yields in many regions, the result will be lower prices for agricultural commodities that, while good for food consumers, will reduce revenue for farmers. Similarly, what adaptation measures make economic sense to undertake in a region will depend on changes in global agricultural markets – if prices rise, it may justify more expensive adaptation measures such as adding irrigation in regions that have become more drought-prone. On the other hand, if prices fall,...
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Evidence-based Practice Fuels Change in Nursing Landscape
It's that time of year again when nurses and health care organizations take time out to celebrate the profession of nursing.
This year's celebration of National Nurses Week is a special one for me as I mark my 25th year as a nurse. While I am amazed at how far nursing has come over my career, I also see there is much more that we need to accomplish. One area that I have given a lot of thought to recently is how we can empower bedside nurses as clinical leaders and change agents to improve the quality of patient care and improve the bottom line for their hospitals.
Evidence-based practice and health care reform
The "Triple Aim" is what guides our industry's approach to health care reform today. It also positions us as nurses to impact affordability and access to health care, reduce costs and improve outcomes by shifting the focus towards prevention, wellness and the use of proven interventions aimed at delivering higher quality care. These goals are the concept of patient-centered care coordination that is consistent with our nursing professional standards and the holistic framework of care.
Nurses are expected to contribute to improved clinical outcomes and the reduction of care complications through the knowledge and integration of early clinical interventions at the bedside. I believe promotion of evidence-based practice (EBP) within nursing is essential to achieve these goals.
Putting evidence-based practice in action
Creating a strategy within organizations to promote and hardwire EBP into their nursing staff is essential for driving positive outcomes for patients. Fostering EBP is not a static or immediate outcome, but a long-term developmental process within organizations. Implementation requires multiple strategies to cultivate a culture of inquiry where nurses generate and answer important questions to guide practice.*
As a consultant, I get the opportunity to interact with many health care organizations across the country as I assist them in improving their quality outcomes and improving their bottom lines. Before starting these initiatives, it makes sense to first assess the organization's infrastructure to understand its readiness to implement EBP for their nursing staff. The key components of readiness that I look for are:
- Leadership - Organizational leadership that is committed to championing EBP strategies, which guide nursing practice and workflow, and use EBP to drive the quality improvement process. This includes providing nurses time to be involved in the EBP process and empowering them to be agents of change.
- Resources - The willingness and ability to provide their nurses with access to EBP materials through journals, databases and participation in professional practice organizations.
- Structure - Shared governance principles in place with practice councils to empower bedside nurses by providing a framework to complete the EBP process and provide strategies for organizationwide planning, communication and implementation.
- Evaluation - The infrastructure necessary to provide measurement of EBP outcomes to evaluate effectiveness and communicate results throughout the organization.
Organizations that successfully create a culture driven by EBP have an engaged nursing staff that bases their practice on the best available evidence. They also see great improvement in their clinical and operational outcomes.
I am always excited to see hospitals that implemented nursing-driven protocols based on evidence-based research and love to hear their stories of how they avoided complications and improved patient outcomes. These organizations are creating the best possible environment for their nursing staff — one that promotes personal and professional growth by empowering those at the bedside to directly improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of health care.
About the author. A registered nurse with more than 25 years of health care experience, Burch's key achievements and accomplishments include improvement in pay-for-performance outcomes, improving patient and staff satisfaction, reducing length of stay, and development of successful cost-reduction strategies. In his role at Vizient, he focuses on innovative health care delivery models, clinical quality processes and structures, case management and care coordination, value-based care strategies, and accreditation/regulatory compliance.
*Newhouse, R.P. "Creating Infrastructure Supportive of Evidence-Based Nursing Practice: Leadership Strategies," Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing 4(1) (2007):21-29.


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This article has been updated following news that a spin-off novel, called Guardians of the Whills, featuring Rogue One characters Chirrut Îmwe and Baze Malbus is being released. Scroll down to the bottom to read the added content about our hopes for a possible Chirrut and Baze spin-off movie.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has always been billed as a stand-alone addition to the Star Wars universe. However, Rogue One spin-off opportunities abound.
At this point, we have to pause to issue a SPOILER WARNING. Read on ONLY if you've seen Rogue One or don't mind learning plot details.
While it's true to say that most of the characters resist inclusion in any future sequels (due to the fact that they die – we said there would be spoilers), Rogue One is far from stand-alone. Consider how closely it's tied to A New Hope, the chapter in the saga that immediately follows. The two films are directly adjoined in the film's rousing finale.
They're calling Rogue One 'stand-alone' presumably because, if we're talking about making new films, it can't go anywhere new in a linear sense. But that's only because it already goes somewhere else. Namely, the original 1977 Star Wars movie and the events that unfold through The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.
The term 'stand-alone' is problematic for another reason. It suggests you don't need to see any of the other films to enjoy or make sense of it. The film surely loses impact, though, if you don't know what comes after. If you're coming to Rogue One a Star Wars virgin, so to speak, you may find yourself scratching your head. You'll also probably feel emotionally under-invested. It's very much a crucial piece of the Star Wars puzzle; a story that fills gaps and one which fans have been looking forward to seeing. It's hugely dependent on existing fan knowledge.
With all this in mind, Fandom got to thinking about Rogue One's inaccurate 'stand-alone' status and how a number of its characters are ripe for exploring in their own spin-off movies…
K-2SO Runs Amok
Alan Tudyk recently told Empire that he'd like to see K-2SO – the droid he voices in Rogue One – team up with his human counterpart, Cassian Andor, in a buddy comedy. What we'd really like to see, however, is a film that shows us what he was like before he was re-programmed by the Rebel Alliance.
A former Imperial droid, K-2SO is quick-witted and sarcastic, and loves a bit of mean-spirited banter with Jyn Erso. The vast majority of Imperial droids seen throughout the Star Wars films perform their duties entirely without banter. The Rebellion's droids, on the other hand, are often seen as quirky and funny with human-like personalities. Just like the re-programmed K-2SO. There's the prissy, hilarious C-3PO, and everybody's favourite astromech droid – R2-D2 – the mischievous robot sidekick with maverick tendencies. The experiences of these two Star Wars droids were explored in the animated series "Droids".
What we want to know, though, is whether K-2SO always had these characteristics in his personality. Or did they only reveal themselves with his re-programming? How much of his personality is part of his mechanical make-up, and how much is learned behaviour? A film exploring the Empire's droid community could reveal more about this under-explored segment of the Star Wars universe. Perhaps it could even bring audiences an artificial intelligence movie? A film revolving around a robot revolt as droids become sentient would be timely and relevant, taking its cue from the likes of "Westworld".
Cassian Andor's Darker Side
In Rogue One, leading man Cassian Andor hints at his past as a member of the Rebel Alliance. He admits to doing things in the name of the Rebellion that he isn't proud of. He doesn't go into detail. However, we are given a glimpse of the sort of thing he's had to do when Cassian executes Tivik, who has brought him vital information for his mission.
Attentive viewers questioned Cassian's actions from a moral standpoint – but here was a guy who was near-hysterical and about to get them both caught, or killed. He also had a bad arm meaning he couldn't climb to escape – he was a liability to Cassian who had a duty to carry out his mission for the cause.
These darker depths are intriguing. In Star Wars, on the whole, good guys are good, and bad guys are bad. There are one or two examples of exceptions throughout the universe, where characters behave in ways that contradict that. There's Lando Calrissian, for one, who betrays his friends for his own gain and Han Solo, who initially joins the Rebellion for selfish reasons. He also famously shoots Greedo first. In Cassian, we meet a character like this, who shows us that sometimes the good guys can be conflicted and might do things that perhaps aren't moral.
We'd love to see Cassian's past explored in more depth in a gritty take on his involvement in the Rebellion. It might reveal more characters like Saw Gerrera whose methods and motivations are unorthodox. It might also show the sacrifices Cassian and others who have dedicated their lives to fighting the Empire have made.
Saw Gerrera: Metal Legs and Extremism
Saw Gerrera's fleeting appearance in Rogue One may have been brief, but it was certainly memorable. Saw Gerrera is one of the more developed Rogue One characters within the extended Star Wars universe. He features in "The Clone Wars" animated TV series. He'll also pop up in the new season of "Star Wars Rebels" in January, and will be voiced by Forest Whitaker.
This means that there is already a wealth of material to draw on to develop the character for a starring role in his own movie spin-off. It also suggests that Whitaker would be willing to pick it up again in another big-screen outing.
We'd love to see the interim period filled in between Gerrera taking in Jyn Erso as a child and the moment they meet years later. His metal legs, Vader-like breathing apparatus and extremist leanings must tell quite a story. Plus, we'd love to see more of Forest Whitaker's big performance.
Cornelius Evazan Horror Story
A character memorable enough to warrant a cameo in Rogue One, Cornelius Evazan first appeared in Episode IV. He famously picks on an unsuspecting Luke Skywalker in the cantina bar on Mos Eisley. He tells him his companion, Ponda Baba, doesn't like him. He then threateningly tells Luke, "I have the death sentence on 12 systems". In Rogue One, the duo pull a similar act with Cassian and Jyn in a busy marketplace on Jedha.
When actor Michael Smiley recently revealed he played the role of Dr Evazan in the latest instalment, we were reminded of the character's interesting back story.
Once a cosmetic surgeon, Evazan went insane and started performing experimental surgery on his patients, horrifically disfiguring them. Hideously maimed himself at the hands of a bounty hunter, Evazan was rescued by Ponda Baba after which the pair teamed up as criminal cohorts.
Imagine a spin-off that delves into Cornelius Evazan's past. We're intrigued as to how these two mismatched rogues actually bonded, for one thing. Following in the footsteps of Rogue One's grittier approach, it could be a dark and horrific addition to the series. Imagine strong horror elements, and scenes reminiscent of Dr Arden's operations in Season 2 of "American Horror Story".
Orson Krennic: Teen Angst
It's always fun to delve into the dark side, and Rogue One gives us a villain in Orson Krennic we love to hate. Flouncing around with a face like thunder in a floaty white cape without a care for the poor person who might have to wash it, Krennic is a flashy and pretentious bully prone to lashing out. He is also desperate to make a name for himself.
You can see the resentment and ambition bubbling inside Krennic and we relish the scenes where he's put in his place by both Darth Vader and Tarkin. People often say that bullies have been bullied themselves, and this seems true in the case of Krennic.
This, of course, makes him an interesting character with quite a bit of depth. We'd like to see a spin-off film that explores Krennic's teenage years to show us why he still holds onto all this angst. Did he have any friends? What were his parents like? What did he want to be when he grew up? What led him down the path he took? Did someone used to steal his lunch money?
Chirrut Îmwe and Baze Malbus Backstory
With the announcement that two of the best characters from Rogue One will be featured in their own spin-off novel, it got us thinking about whether Chirrut Îmwe and Baze Malbus might get their own standalone movie.
Perhaps two of the more obvious contenders for spin-off treatment, it's not really surprising that a novel has been commissioned. It will be written by comic book writer Greg Rucka, who's worked for both DC Comics and Marvel. A synopsis has already been released, which reveals that the book will focus on a period of time shortly before the events of Rogue One.
The official synopsis, posted on StarWars.com, is this:
Baze and Chirrut used to be Guardians of the Whills, who looked after the Kyber Temple on Jedha and all those who worshipped there. Then the Empire came and took over the planet. The temple was destroyed and the people scattered. Now Baze and Chirrut do what they can to resist the Empire and protect the people of Jedha, but it never seems to be enough. When a man named Saw Gerrera arrives with grand plans to take down the Empire, it seems like the perfect way for Baze and Chirrut to make a real difference and help the people of Jedha. But will it come at too great a cost?
It seems a no-brainer that any spin-off film involving Chirrut Îmwe and Baze Malbus would revolve around Jedha. And while we're all for filling in the immediate backstory leading up to the story Rogue One tells, we're also interested in learning more about these guys from further back.
The proposed story focuses on the immediate aftermath of the Empire's arrival on Jedha, and Chirrut and Baze's involvement with thwarting them alongside Saw Gerrera. But a film about Chirrut and Baze could explore the origins of the Jedi in far greater depth. While the Force, and the Jedi and the Sith, have featured strongly in the cinematic universe, there's never been an in-depth look at the Force and the origins of those who utilise it, or are attuned to it.
We'd like to see a story set slightly further back than the novel promises, with the Empire's invasion about to happen rather than having already happened. This would give us a chance to see Baze and Chirrut doing their jobs as Guardians of the Whills, protecting the Kyber crystals that the Empire is intent on plundering. It could also reveal more about the Kyber Temple, its importance, and those that worship there.
It could even delve further into the past, via flashback perhaps, and give us an insight into the establishment of this ancient temple – and the folks who built it.
One of the most appealing things about the Chirrut and Baze we meet in Rogue One is their relationship. They're like mismatched cops who've gone through the awkward hating-each-other stage and on to striking up a bromance. We'd like to see the struggle they went through to get to where they are to add colour – maybe done in the style of Lethal Weapon.
With so many intriguing characters and untold stories not only in Rogue One but also throughout the wider Star Wars universe, there's basically an inexhaustible supply of spin-off opportunities. Got an idea? Maybe you should pitch it…


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Ella Kitchen & Bar
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Everything was absolutely fantastic- however, it was EXTREMELY hot in the restaurant. I was sweating (which rarely happens) and everyone at the table agreed it was borderline unbearable, making it difficult to enjoy everything else.
Fantastic food and great service good value for city, with a great relaxed atmosphere.
We have been to Ella many times, and always have had a great experience.. the paella 🥘 is great .. and the tapas is delicious
Outstanding variety of tapas- all well prepared with great flavor! Nice ambiance! You have to go here. Gem!
I really loved everything, great tapas and drinks! Get BOTH sangrias
We like the food at Ella and have eaten here a lot. But the wine pour is absolutely ridiculous. It is comical how little is in the glass, especially since prices are $15 a glass. Our party of four all did a double-take when the glasses were served. While I'm not complaining about the price - many restaurants we frequent have similar prices - they should be pouring a reasonable amount of wine in the glass.
Nice little neighborhood place with a variety of food choices that were well prepared.
The salmon burgers were tasty. Server was attentive and price was appropriate for UWS.
This was our first time and -- since our granddaughter is named ELLA -- was a sweet experience.
Ella Kitchen is a very nice blend of Spanish bistro, american brunch and cozy space. Loved the breadth in the brunch menu, the quality of the food, the speed of the waiters. Most of all, loved the music, with Mariah Carey Chrismas songs making us fly high in the sky.
Excellent, delicious, creative dining experience. MUST order the bacon wrapped dates and empanadas. Truly exquisite. The volume of the music could be toned down a bit; it made it a tad difficult to hear each other talking. They did turn it down some when I asked; it was still a bit loud. Other than that...definitely would recommend and will return!
The food was quite good! However, when I ordered my bottomless brunch, I was given a glass that clearly had soap residue on it and tasted of soap. Upon examining my friends' glasses, a few others also had soap residue on their glasses. While the Ella's staff quickly retired the glasses and re-washed them, there was no offer to extend our hour-only bottomless brunch while we waited for the glasses to be cleaned (since they cleaned all of the flutes, it took a while), and we were charged full price. This left a literal and figurative bad taste in my mouth. While the service was pretty good and so was the food, I will not be back to Ella's based on this experience.
Such an awesome place to grab dinner and drinks with a friend! The food was fantastic and the restaurant was beautifully decorated. I went to share tapas with my sister and we both had a wonderful time. Would absolutely recommend!
I keep coming back to Ella and, regardless of the time of day/type of meal, I am never disappointed. Great food at a reasonable price (by Manhattan standards)!
We went to Ella's after reading reviews on Yelp. Ella's did not disappoint. We ordered 4 tapas for 2 of us which was ample for us
We particularly liked the avocado tartar with feta and kofte sliders. Wait staff were pleasant and efficient. Prices were reasonable. Noise level was a little high but we were still able to have good conversation. We will definitely be going back.
First time visit, but would definitely go back. The food was interesting and really good. One member of our trio is a vegetarian, and there were plenty of choices for her. The only downside was the noise level (from a large table), but that wasn't Ella's fault!
The Drunken Mushroom Burger is my favorite burger in NYC!
Went during happy hour, they had great small plates and drink specials. Get the bacon wrapped dates and mushroom croquettes, skip the pan tomaca.
Cute and cozy neighborhood restaurant. Food is pretty good but portion for some dishes is way too small for the price compared to other tapas place. Also drinks (both cocktail and wine) need to be little more generous with pour.
We had a lovely dinner before the theatre. I am not sure what was best; the food, the service or the atmosphere. We had Tapas, 5 was perfect for the two if us. They where all tasty, spices well balanced. We had fish, meat and mushroom. With a nice glass if Cava. Would definitely come back and recommend for others.
Neighborhood Gem ...always love a visit to Ell'a's...never disappoints
I thought it was lovely but rather expensive, particularly the mushroom croquettes were too teeny a portion. Enjoyed all the food, the avocado, the empanadas and the wine recommendation was excellent.
The food was a wonderful collection of small plates. Truly a caring and attentive staff just minutes from the Beacon. Would definitely return.
Great atmosphere and food was very good! The Spinach salad was delicious!
Looked for a place close to the Beacon theatre. Cute place went early so not many people there. But filled up quickly by 7pm. Get the the Tapas. And plates were not that small. Shrimp was good - my wife had the octopus - was good but very large portion, and pretty rich. Must have gotten a left over it was hard to finish. I made the mistake by looking at reviews how good the mushroom burger was. It's a Tapas place. Don't get a standard $18 burger and fries. Also note we were seated at 6pm to enjoy our time before the show. The bar has happy hour - only at the bar. Very small bar. But the drinks are below half price. I'd go back and do the happy hour. I hear the Tapa is limited at happy hour, but did not check that menu. The dinner tapas menu looked good, I'd try some of the other dishes. Sangria red. Was decent but a small glass for what it cost. So I'd go happy hour for drinks. 5-7 however.
This place is a staple - always great vibe, tasty food, awesome drinking scene and casual meet ups. This is one of those places that since you arrive you get in a good mood.
We had lunch at Ella Kitchen & Bar before a Saturday 2pm matinee at Lincoln center. We had not realized that they only serve a brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday, but there were still good options for those more inclined to a lunch offering.
The food was very good. We were impressed that the service staff were very on top of things, and as they knew we needed to leave on-time to get to Lincoln Center, they made sure our food came out quickly and we were served expeditiously.
It was our fault that we were a few minutes late arriving, and our table had indeed been given away, so we were seated outside by the sidewalk - which turned out to be quieter than inside (good) and was fine as the weather that day was really great.
Obviously this is a popular venue. Suggest early reservations and prompt arrival.
Main problem we had was the breakfast potatoes, which definitely tasted of pork. My partner and I are both vegetarians and grew up not eating pork, so we immediately set the potatoes aside. When we explained this to the server, he was overly-adamant there was no meat. As if the universe herself heard us, a customer from the neighboring table chimed in and explained she was also raised not eating meat and always orders something in place of the breakfast potatoes here because they have a pork residue. We weren't upset, just annoyed at the initial pushback. Plus, breakfast potato are our favorite part of brunch. Warning to all vegetarians hoping to order breakfast potatoes, this may not be the place for you!
Lovely little place with good ambience, nice staff, sweet location -- some of the dishes are very good, but some use canned substitutes for fresh ingredients, which is a disappointment (my "roasted red peppers and tomatoes" were directly from a can or a jar, and made the bread underneath it soggy).
Good experience— great food
Super delicious — everything we ordered. Brussel sprouts. Salmon burger. Greek salad.
Much too loud indoors for elderly like us, but pleasant outdoors. Four tapas were about the right amount for two of us. The ones we chose were tasty.
Best restaurant in the neighborhood. Perfect in every way. Five stars for all
Love this place! Neighborhood staple
Great place, great food, great service! I highly recommend this restaurant. One of my favorites in New York.
The food was amazing. The service could have been faster but it was great experience overall. The food made up for everything.
Great selection of different foods to share, all very good! It was very loud inside, so expect to shout to whomever you're with if the restaurant is busy (we ate around 9PM on a Friday).
The food was good but the service was bad. We had to call waitress over every time to get service vice.
Love this place!!!! I've been here for work, for play, or to relax. It never lets me down.
As always, the food is just incredible, we were almost licking the plates. The drinks are also terrific. My only hesitation is the acoustics are not great so the noise level is high. Otherwise, love everything about this place!
Tasty tapas and friendly, attentive service


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Over the past year or so, I have been seeing SamCart everywhere. Shopping Cart Html
As an internet entrepreneur, now I pay extra close attention to the shopping carts that people are using and I started noticing more individuals using SamCart.
Then I started seeing advertisements from SamCart, so I signed up to their email list. I got a couple of emails from them hyping their support , so I decided to give it a shot.
So, did it live it up to the hype? Here is my honest SamCart review.
What Is SamCart?
SamCart is a web-based checkout platform which Features conversion-optimized checkout templates along with upsell, order payment, subscription and bump plan capacities that are intended to optimize profits.
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Here are the steps that SamCart walks You to help you market your products on the web:
Insert a new product (digital or physical)
choose the payment arrangement you want (either a one-time payment, payment program, or subscription)
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Customize the checkout pages to match your own website and manufacturer
Insert upsells, create coupons, split-tests, etc..
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SamCart Features
The largest reason that SamCart has managed to Because they provide numerous features that assist retailers make more money, grow fast is. Whether youselling info products or're running an e-commerce shop, these features will allow you to earn more money and have SamCart pay for itself rather quickly.
Affiliate Center
One of the best things about selling goods on the internet is that you can enlist an whole army of affiliates to promote your stuff. You do not need to spend time promoting your products, nor do you have to spend a dime on advertisements. You only pay them if they create a purchase for you, if you're able to get the word to be spread by affiliates. Shopping Cart Html
SamCart allows you to make your own personal army of affiliates which will sell your goods for you with the Affiliate Center. SamCart automatically generates an Affiliate Signup page for you – .
You'll get a link to this page, so you may send it out to prospective affiliates, post it on your site, or send it out to your email list. I invite them to become affiliates, whenever my email readers go several months without buying anything from me. Hey, if they aren't purchasing anything, it is still a way for me to gain from them.
Every time a potential affiliate fills out your program, they'll be shown a message that their account is"pending approval". When that occurs, you will find a notification which they implemented via email. It have buttons to approve or deny the individual's application. If you want you can set it up to accept affiliates.
SamCart's default affiliate commission is 50 percent. However, you can customize this payout to. You may pay your affiliates a flat rate commission (a set dollar amount per purchase ) or a proportion. I have had a great deal of success by increasing the affiliate payout for top-performing affiliates to give an incentive to sell even more to them.
Checkout Pages
Among the coolest things about SamCart is they have 18 professionally designed templates that are proven to convert. I don't think the templates ALL are good, but I really do love almost all of them. My favourite is the classic template.
The apparent big advantage here is that the templates are used by other proven marketers, so it is possible to stay away from the countless hours of designing and analyzing your own pages.
All of the templates have hope elements like testimonials, warranties, and security reassurances that give your customers the reassurance they need to boost your conversions.
As soon as you pick your checkout page, then you can easily personalize it by changing the colours of the header, footer, buttons, etc.. You might also choose the fields that you want to add and you can add custom bullet points to describe the product your client is purchasing (I have found bullet points to be especially helpful, and that's the reason why you see them on all of my earnings pages).
All of the pages are mobile responsive, and it is very significant in our ever-increasingly mobile globe. One reason I switched over to SamCart was since my prior checkout page supplier wasn't as responsive as I wanted it to be. Shopping Cart Html
I do a good deal of advertising on Google AdWords, where a lot of my traffic comes from cellular. I discovered that with my old cart, people abandoned in a higher speed, which meant I flushed my advertisement spend down the bathroom. SamCart helped my increase my conversions from mobile.
Plusthey have a trendy"sandbox" mode, which enables you make sure everything is working before going live with your goods. With my shopping cart, examine it and I really had to publish everything. I hated doing that. Together with SamCart, I can test payments without going live and without charging your credit card (and messing up your stats).
Click Upsells
Once I told my friends that I was composing a SamCart review, they explained I must stress how awesome their click upsells are, and that I concur.
If you are selling online and you are not offering upsells, you're leaving a great deal of money on the table. In reality, back in 2006, Amazon reported that 35 percent of its earnings were from its upselling efforts. If Amazon is earning that much money don't you think that it warrants your consideration?
An upsell is a strategy that helps you increase your average order value. You experience upsells the time and don't even understand it. You don't HAVE to get the extended warranty for your car, but it is there as an upsell for people who do not want to worry about maintenance. Restaurants certain like to provide it, although you do not HAVE to get dessert after dinner.
Continuing with the dessert example, these little $8 cakes are not a huge sum of money, but if you are the restaurant selling tons of them every night, the money adds up.
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One Page Checkout
This feature is unique as it offers you the ability to add many different payment choices onto one checkout page. For my 997 online training course, I use Teachable, and they don't provide this feature. If a client wants the payment program I have to have checkout pages. I WISH I could use SamCart for that.
The 1 page checkout takes multiple payments into a whole new level since it keeps traffic on the webpage while they decide how to cover. You understand how important it is to keep your traffic on the webpage, if you have ever sold anything online.
Cross Selling Bumps
Cross-selling is a way to sell products that are associated with the one the client already owns. If a client purchases a vehicle a cross-sell will be car insurance or gas.
You may be familiar with this as bundling. You can raise your profits on each sale, when you bundle auxiliary products and the merchandise jointly. McDonald's does so well by purchasing drinks and fries with their burgers.
Subscription Saver
When I started selling subscription merchandise online, I was naive enough to think that everyone would pay on time, every moment. I figured that if I had been good enough to pay my bills and honor my duties, so would everybody else.
Boy, was I naive. Turns out that there are some losers online. People who decline cancel credit cards just to get out of making payments or fees. Your subscription income is gone, usually after this occurs. With any lawful action (like sending a demand letter… if you've got the customer's address) you can't receive your cash. Sad.
But today with SamCart, your subscriptions have been safeguarded from diminished obligations and expired credit cards. A payment fails, SamCart sends your client an email on your behalf – the email has a link where clients can upgrade the payment they have on file . This means you don't need to waste your precious time hounding your clients .
If a customer fails to update the payment advice after several attempts, SamCart automatically cancels the subscription. SamCart marks them as"delinquent" in your account so you understand who they are and so you have the chance to reach out to these customers. Shopping Cart Html
A/B Testing
Isn't it bizarre that people talk about split testing their sales pages, their sites that are supersized, their email subject lines, and much more… but they don't ever talk about examining their homepage?
It appears crazy, right?
If you figure that a large part of your potential customers are abandoning your checkout site, don't you think that a half-decent split evaluation might let you get yet another client??
I do also.
Fortunately, SamCart offers the ability to conduct live split tests. This is wonderful. You may double your sales In case you have your split-testing snags you just ONE extra customer and a abandonment rate. Yes, DOUBLE SALES. Much like this.
SamCart enables you to change any setting you want, so you can test any variant which tickles your fancy. You can alter the template, try out a different guarantee (I've discovered the longer, the greater ), eliminate some fields (I have discovered the less, the greater ), and much more.
Once you've got your variations created, SamCart mechanically tests involving your own variations. You don't need to do anything except watch the results roll in. You can head over to the"AB Test" section in the item's preferences to observe how the variations do. Once you find a winner, SamCart allows you to disable the failure.
The one thing you can't split-test using SamCart is the product's cost. If you want to do that, run a test between those two products and you are going to need to create two different products.
Once it comes to A/B analyzing, experience tells me that you should test the major stuff first (like completely different templates) and then work your way down to the second details. Oh, and wait until you have a statistically significant sample size until you call it a day.
Why Most Checkout Pages Suck
Based on what study you read, 80 percent of individuals That"add to cart" on your site will abandon cart. You may add a significant quantity of cash, if you can get just a little quantity of these people to convert.
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SamCart's entire value proposition is that their checkout page templates are analyzed to the gills and they have been demonstrated to convert better than their competition. You ought to ensure you're optimizing your conversions if you sell things online, and SamCart can help you do so.
Plus, most checkout pages are not built to maximize the total amount of profit that you get from each sell. Things such as order bumps and upsells enable you to add more profit.
By way of instance, I sell a $97 PDF on my site. I wouldn't be able to add an upsell, When I used a standard voucher form. Since I offer an upsell, approximately one out of every 3 people take my supply .
Because of the one simple attribute, I'm adding an average of $20 to each and every purchase of that product. That is like giving myself over a 20% increase simply. Which means I can devote an additional $20 on advertising develop my business even faster and to acquire a client.
My Beloved SamCart Feature
My SamCart feature is hands-down the Great training and client support they provide. They have a lot of videos in what's called their"Knowledge Base" that teaches you how to use their software (even though it's already pretty simple ) and they provide a lot of instruction about the best way best to earn more cash if you are selling online.
They have a complete library of product info, webinars, tutorials, and much more. The education alone is well worth the price. I had to include this fact in my SamCart review.
SamCart Integrations
I didn't get a chance to integrate SamCart using a Lot of resources, just because I don't use that many. I use mainly utilize PayPal, Drip, OptinMonster and Stripe.
Interested in learning more about OptinMonster? Check out my review . I wrote a review of this if you're interested in learning more about Drip.
SamCart allows you to easily sync with a bunch of tools, including email, marketing automation, membership, and payment processing. It was easy for me to incorporate my whole system together with SamCart and I envision it would be the same for nearly all individuals out there.
I've been studying on different forums how easy it was for people to incorporate Kajabi, Infusionsoft, Hubspot, MailChimp, Aweber, and much more. But, my toolbox is rather simple, so I can not talk about this in depth in my SamCart review. Shopping Cart Html
How Much Does SamCart Cost?
SamCart has three plans:
Fundamental ($19 a month)
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Premium ($199 a month)
Even at the Premium level, SamCart is a complete steal with the features. I've found that the Fundamental is great enough but you wish to acquire the Pro plan, if you're doing a great deal of business on the internet.
Also remember that if you are looking to save some cash, they give you a discount if you pay yearly. I suggest that you make the most of their free trial (to make sure it's definitely right for you) then paying yearly to save money. If you pay yearly, the Pro plan is $888 per year (which saves you $300) and the Premium program is $1,788 annually (which saves you $600).
SamCart Offers a 14-Day Free Trial (and Money-Back Gurantee)
If you're on the fence about trying SamCart, they Offer a free trial.
This means you could test them out absolutely free, and if they don't make you more money than your old cart (or you simply hate it for some reason) then it's possible to fire them. You are able to cancel and walk off.
Plus, they have a 30-day 100% money-back guarantee anyhow, further lowering the risk.
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5th October
We are really enjoying Year One and we are having lots of fun!
We have had a visit from the big, bad wolf! Look at the mess he made. He left us a map to follow, we followed the map through school all the way to the office. Unfortunately he had run away. We have written WANTED posters to see if we can find him. Have you seen him?
Then we had an email from Patience the Pig in Asia, she sent a package to Mrs Gill's house for us to collect. This time we followed a map of the local area whilst identifying physical features along the way.
We are having lots of fun trying to find the wolf and writing letters to Patience !
In English, we have been learning the Talk4Writing story map for the story of The Three Little Pigs.


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Here I am, reviewing yet another popular energy drink. This one is pretty mainstream, the Rockstar. I, personally, have never much enjoyed the Rockstars, but then again, I haven't had one in ages.
I think I was right when I predicted the Rockstar would be like a soda. I got lots of fizzing as it was opened, and there was the characteristic smell of HFCS. Groan. I expect a dull sweetness. But let me see.
Interesting; the color is pretty transparent, with a tinge of flourescent amber-green. I didn't expect that. The taste is that of sugar and water. And a little corn. It disappoints me, but what did I expect? This drink is definitely lasting a while in my hands. Getting into further detail, the beverage even acts a lot like a soda, being more than slightly carbonated and almost causing a little pain on the way down. I am sad to say that immediately, my stomach is aching.
Oh, wow! Reading the ingredients list, this drink actually does not have HFCS, but instead good ol' glucose and sucrose. Amazing; Rockstar has managed to make a should-be bright, tasty beverage into a sad, boring one.
Now, the ingredients. In the list, the second and third ingredient are both sugars. Further down the list, at number 6, I see artificial and natural flavors. Taurine, a major energy ingredient, comes in at number 5, the same as in Monsters, yet the total amount is slightly less per serving. With Caffiene and Guarana, among others, I expect this should give me a nice boost, but not greater than one I get from a Monster.
Taste: 4 - Nothing special
Kick: 7.2 - I havent experienced anything yet, but that might just be me
Overall: 4 - I don't see why people like these
Reviewed by: Jeff
Monday, March 24, 2008
Posted by Canned Reviewer at 7:01 PM
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2 comments:
You must have a very weak stomach if mainstay Rockstar gives you a tummyache.
This doesn't really sound like Rockstar. Is this review accurate? One thing I've always associated Rockstar with is the harsh flavor, but this review focuses on how sweet it is. It actually sounds more like a review for Monster than anything.
- April 4, 2010 at 9:43 PM
- Canned Reviewer said...
Well, keep in mind Rockstar has more sugar than a Monster, and I find it to have more flavor that may upset the stomach than a Monster. Here, I have an experiment for you: drink a Monster and then drink a Rockstar. tell me how much of a difference you taste in terms of sugar content, flavor, and gumminess especially. Rockstar's are complete trash in comparison to Monster, I believe.
- April 5, 2010 at 11:50 AM
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
Mushrooms, Mycelium, & Watercolor
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Watercolor of Arctic Wolves
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Rabbit Medicine
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Ken Balcomb & Orcas
Ken Balcomb studies orcas in Puget Sound. His website, www.whaleresearch.com, describes the perils these wonderful animals are facing. He shares facts, pictures, news stories, research reports, and even a live webcam with the potential to sight orcas. His blog, www.whaleresearch.blogspot.com, has more orca stuff, including 5 resolutions to help them. The attraction I felt to the San Juan Islands 25 years ago influenced my spirituality & art ever since. Balcomb's research & whole way of life touch me.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Flying with Quilted Birds
Talking with friends, I learned my quilted bird paintings contain intriguing dualities. First is a tension between natural & geometric forms.
Another is solidness & transparency. When I started Raven at Home, I planned to let a little pattern show through. Gradually I was drawn to an increasingly transparent raven. Most parts of the bird are white lines interrupting the quilt pattern. Artist friend Antonia Gottesman urged me to leave the eye empty--keeping attention dispersed over the whole picture.
Looking at Flicker, photographer friend Michael Sterne asked why I put a recognizable bird over a grid. I suggested that all worthy human design comes from the inspiration of living things. Here's a direct link between quilt design & the beauty of birds.
Another duality is art & mathematics. Antonia, math wizard as well as artist, loves to find mathematics & art together. I'm the daughter of an electrical engineer & once received a pin from the Mathematical Association of America. Maybe unconsciously all quilt-makers love this.
Transparency suggests another duality--existence & non-existence. Patterns & birds move into & out of being across the page. This creates a feeling of time, enhanced by activity. The raven is alert & nearly sways on his branch. The pelican flies over water. The flicker bursts into upward flight. The kingfisher watches for prey, poised to dive.
I love to twist to our thought process, so we sense for an instant alternatives to what we perceive. I hope these paintings stimulate some juicy questions about what is real. I hope they increase delight in how beautiful birds live independent of our beliefs, & yet entwined.
At Sebastopol Gallery, 150 North Main, through May 30 (www.sebastopol-gallery.com).


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STOCKWATCH carried out a survey recently in which it asked ten estate agents and valuers for their opinion on the prospects for the residential property sector. Although they agreed that 2016 will be the best year since 2008, opinions varied on the speed of a recovery in prices.
Half of those who took part in the survey expect property prices to stabilise at last year's levels in 2016, while others anticipate that prices will recover following the downward trend since the property bubble burst.
The property sector appears to be recovering after many years of recession. The latest official figures from the Department of Lands and Surveys reveal that the number of property sales in Cyprus increased by 28% during the first two months of 2016 compared with the same period last year – and both the Central Bank's Residential Property Price Index and the RICS (Cyprus) Property Price Index report a slowdown in price falls.
The estate agents and valuers believe that residential property prices have bottomed out and they do not expect to see further price falls in 2016.
Property valuer Polys Kourousides considers that that prices will stabilise in good urban areas, but added that property prices in rural and surrounding areas may see a small reduction.
Fox Smart Estate Agency chief, George Mouskides, who is also president of Cyprus Land & Property Owners Association (KSIA), believes that the situation is fluid as both positive and negative elements are affecting the market. He considers that it is more likely that while there is pressure to stabilise prices property sales will gradually improve but there is a possibility of marginal increases in prices
Andreas Andreou from APS Property considers that the value of apartments and houses will rise in 2016 and expects apartments to fare better than houses.
Speaking to StockWatch he said "I expect that Nicosia and Larnaca will see a relatively higher increase, followed by Paphos and Limassol. Famagusta will most likely be last as it is more affected by seasonality."
Solomon Kourouklides of Buy-Rent-Property in Limassol, who is also the first vice president of the Cyprus Real Estate Agents Association, told StockWatch that the fact that Cyprus is no longer in an adjustment program, is encouraging for foreign and local investors.
Marinos Kynegirou of Marinos Kynegirou Estate Agencies and president of the Professional Real Estate Agents Association believes that stabilisation will continue through 2016. However, he did not rule out the possibility of price increases in more advantageous and commercial properties.
Andreas Andreou of Sabbianco Properties in Nicosia expects property prices to increase by up to 15%.
Speaking to StockWatch he said "In the first three months of the year, there is stabilisation with an upward trend. In houses, the increase is expected to reach 15% in 2016 while apartments show a different pattern as there are no good options for sale."
Charalampos Petrides of Landtourist Estates, believes that prices of good properties in seaside areas will improve, while those in city centres will stabilise.
Koullis Talatinis of Rois Nicolaides Talatinis and president of Cyprus Realtors, also considers that prices of good properties and properties in seaside areas will increase, while those in areas surrounding cities will fall.
Paphos valuer Thomas Demopoulos of Axia Chartered Surveyors noted that the main consideration is the attitude of banks regarding bad loans.
Speaking to StockWatch he said "If there is a positive attitude from the side of the banks, the property market is going to recover" adding that those wishing to buy property before the end of 2016 will benefit from a reduction in Property Transfer Fees and Capital Gains Tax when they sell.
Photis Photiou of Photiou Estates in Famagusta, noted that the property market is improving and he expects that much of the growth will occur in Paphos and Famagusta.
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I had the same problems when I went to pay for my title deeds and was told to go to Nicosia if I wanted to appeal the amount requested (Several thousand more than the purchase price). I was just being fobbed off.
Wanting to go with 'something' I picked up my file from the end of the desk and walked out the room to cries of "You must bring that back" and "The file cannot leave the building" running (yes running) passed my wife and out of the building I found a photocopy shop close the Paphos Land registry where I copied the entire file, deposited the copies in the boot of my locked car I returned the original to the office. A deal was struck and I surrendered the copies.
I still paid €400 more than the contract price but it was a lot less than they wanted.
Sometimes you've just got to do it.
@ P Davis, alas developers laughed all the way to the banks, on the backs of so many for so long, made the money and ran whilst not delivering.
@Aggis, safe maybe but corrupt and mind bending joke of bureaucratic system for sure…..off topic went to ask for my hospital files to be copied, hmm no more than 10 a4 pages at a cost of 22euros…fair enough they want to make money prop up the flagging health and come back in in 2 days. I spent over 10 minutes arguing with her over this and could see an unused photocopiers in the vicinity ….in those 10minutes I could have copied 100 pages! safe yes, but the system drives you crazy for sure.
Hmmm I wonder what agents fees are nowadays?, if there was anyone committing daylight robbery (in the good old days) it was them. I don't accept the arguments heard in Cyprus to justify these exorbitant fees that were on the lines of "if you can sell it yourself then sell it" but again any estate agents reading this post be nice to see what 'cut' they ask for.
Everywhere these days is the "Safest", "Friendliest" "Most desirable" etc, place to live (from Bangkok to Bristol). It used to be "he who pays the piper calls the tune" Nowadays – it's "whoever commissions the survey – get's the title".
Economics has little respect for surveys – something is worth what someone is prepared to pay for it – the end.
We can argue on the best place to raise families all day long and into the night – again – the laws of economics will decide where is a hot spot and where isn't.
As for houses being for living in and not stock investments – I didn't see many Cypriots (Greek or Turkish) holding back when it came to taking anyone's money for 'stock investment' housing between 2000 and 2010. Did anyone else? Same story in London, New York etc.
Time to make friends with economics – not sentiments – methinks.
"Just you saying it's so don't make it so" quote from Huckleberry Finn (Tom sawyer.)
In the UK a check out girl noticed my tan, asking me where I was from I said Cyprus, Ho she replied "I hear that if you by a home there you never get the title deeds".
Developers thought they were being so clever, but now the word is out they're not laughing any more.
Cyprus being the second most safest country in the EU, it's a lovely place to live and raise a family.
Houses here are for living in and not stock investments.
People WERE conned by the developers (and the banks, and the lawyers, and the government, and the brokers).
Economics is underpinned by supply and demand. It pegs the price of everything.
Housing in Cyprus will be no different.
Cypriot estate agents – no harm in manifesting positive change (but don't expect miracles).
I am surprised that estate agents actually sell anything with their attitude. Of the seven so called agent I contacted none would even come to value my house, because it is in the mountains and to quote 'it is a long way to drive there'.
One just has to look at the streets of Cyprus to see that there are thousands properties to let…Thus,
Cyprus real estate yields are between 2 and 4%.
Today's most secure investment in indexes guarantees anyone a 4 to 6% yield.
This means that, compared to today's most secure investments (pre retirement type), Cyprus real estate is valued twice its value.
I think people have got a hard time admitting they have been conned by developers playing on their greed and in the real estate craze/bubble.
And this is, hoping that: economy (and employment) is actually recovering, that no further haircut is looming, that oil prices stay low, that SGOs are privatized, that the NPL issue is solved, and that Cyprus government is able to balance its budget with a bunch of international loans coming to term…
Real estate agents should get the "economy 101" class before answering surveys…
Has anybody ever in their lives heard a real estate agent ever not talk up the property sector. Prices are always on the rise next week, similar to car salesmen. Second to politicians I wouldn't believe a word they uttered. However prices have to stabilise at some time but a 3 year old could work that out.
My belief is that they are still far too high but only because of bad publicity, indecision, ineffectual protection for the consumer, lies or terminological inexactitudes which were designed to and have deceived the consumer, lack of infrastructure and a lack of environmental pride. I don't think the degree of lawlessness has too much of an effect.
The views expressed in readers' comments are not necessarily shared by the Cyprus Property News.