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After two highly successful summers of racing the #RoxsoltLadies cycling team expands to full-year programme with aim of developing young Oceania talent.
#RoxsoltLadies burst onto the Australian domestic scene in December 2013 claiming victories in its maiden season at the Shimano Super Crit and the Mitchelton Bay Cycling Classic. In 2014 the Sydney based team won the prestigious Launceston Stan Siejka Cycling Classic while one of it's marquee riders, Kimberley Wells, went on to win the 2015 National Criterium Championship in January.
Team manager and owner Kelvin Rundle said despite the success the team has enjoyed over the past two summers the time was right to shift focus from performance to development.
"The Roxsolt team has always been about seizing opportunities missed by others, a concept in line with our sponsors' mission statements," Rundle said. "Two years ago we identified a need to provide a professional environment for some of our best female international riders to ride in when they came home and I think we exceeded our expectations in that regards."
"Now I think there is a real need to foster and develop women's racing at home," Rundle continued. "Over the next two years we aim to provide a group of Australian and New Zealand women with the opportunity to gain valuable international experience while also being competitive at the National Road Series level."
"Our team mission is consistency rather than podiums in our first season as a NRS squad,," Rundle added. "We also want to finish our first year as one of the top teams in Australia."
Both the decrease in funding of the women's national road cycling program, which was announced in January 2015, and the cancellation of UCI ranked events in the Oceania region, were major motivating factors for this shift in focus.
The team will be made up of a group of seven Australian and New Zealand women and will focus on national road titles, the Oceania Championships and National Road Series while also looking to gain UCI race invitations to events such as the Tour of Thailand.
"I just had this realisation that there is a real need in women's cycling in Australia, and also New Zealand, to provide alternative pathways to international racing for women," Rundle said. "Seeing races like the women's Tour of New Zealand cancelled actually makes me more determined."
"Riders are packing themselves straight off to Europe," Rundle noted. "There's no intermediate step, and they get there and they're like: 'Woah, this is much harder than I expected.' I don't think that's a good experience. I want to provide a race program that I know my riders gain confidence from and successfully complete."
Rundle has identified Georgia Catterick from Blenheim, New Zealand as his first signing to the restructured #RoxsoltLadies programme The 18-year-old will represent New Zealand in both the time trial and road race at next month's Junior World Championships in Richmond, USA.
"I'm really looking forward to the World Championships," Catterick said. "I'm focusing on the time trial and my goal is to achieve a top five result."
The World Championships, the marquee event for the junior women, will be Catterick's first international racing experience outside of the Oceania region, but that is something she is looking forward to building on with #RoxsoltLadies in 2016.
"I'm excited to join Roxsolt in 2016," said Catterick. "It will be cool to go further than Australia and get some international experience. I can't wait to race with the older, more experienced riders. It will be awesome to learn from them."
Rundle has yet to confirm which professional women may guest ride for his restructured National Road Series outfit in 2016 to mentor his less experienced team members. Some of Australia's top professional women have donned the #RoxsoltLadies colours in the past including Tiffany Cromwell (Velocio-SRAM), Chloe Hosking (Wiggle Honda) Lauren Kitchen (Hitec Products), Loren Rowney (Velocio-SRAM), Jo Hogan (Tibco-SVB) and Carlee Taylor (Lotto Soudale Ladies). Rundle expects to retain the services of a guest rider of similar stature for select Australian summer races.
Current sponsors Seight Custom clothing and Skratch Labs will continue to partner with #RoxsoltLadies but in an expanded capacity as the team embarks upon its new pursuits. The team has selected Cervelo R3 bikes that will be professionally built & fitted by PaveTheWay Bike Fitters and will be packed in Scicon bike bags.
A full team announcement including team roster, staff and sponsors will be made in late September.


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Varanasi, or Benaras, is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi's prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrivalled. Mark Twain, the famous English author was enthralled by this city and its legends. This book on Varanasi, a very popular pilgrim destination, will unravel before you the city's ancient history. Situated on the banks of the holy river, Ganges and considered the abode of Lord Shiva, you will be introduced to the various temples dotting the city with the aid of interesting illustrations and simple narration.

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User Hash matching files.
Google Drive lets you store large and small files for private use and sharing, and has become quite popular among file-sharers.
Sometimes the other hand, know that the file can not be uploaded, and then the question is: How did Google the file was pirated?
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TorrentFreak has been notified by a reader that he did not get uploaded pirated Hollywood movie to share it on Google Drive, and decided to investigate.
Instead of getting a link to the file, they were instead told that this file broke against Google Drives guidelines - so how this is done?
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- We do not comment on the details of the anti-piracy mechanisms in Drive, the answer from a Google spokesman.
TorrentFreak other hand, found the answer in a Copyright Office Roundtable discussion that took place in San Francisco last year when Google was asked about the anti-piracy work their.
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As a user you receive different notifications from a Project and if you can change these to what you want to receive.
Article overview
- Generel notifications and emails
- Folder and file monitoring
- Notify users about files
Generel notifications and emails
Notifications about new files will be sent by e-mail, to the users of a Project, depending on the areas and folders the users have access to. You can change these if you want to.
- Workspace; Daily
- Publication space; Within 3 hours
- Distribution space; Within 3 hours
NB: It is recommended that you receive these notifications as it is set up by default.
Individual Project - How to:
- Open the Project
- Go to "Personal overviews"
- Select "Project settings"
- Select the function "Edit project settings" by the top bar
- Go to "Notification"
- Mark the areas you don't want to receive notifications from and finish with "OK"
All applications - How to:
(NB! This is across all lists and applications, and content of notifications will have to be accessed via the "Communication" when you are logged in.)
- Login to www.rib-software.co.uk
- Go to the tab "Personal space"
- Select the menu "My settings"
- Select "Edit"
- Scroll down to "Notifications as e-mail", and select the setting you want
Folder and file monitoring
In the workspace yuo have the opportunity to monitor specific folders and files. Meaning every time there is an update in a folder og an update with a file, you get an email if you are monitoring the folder/filer.
How to:
- Open a RIB Project
- Go to the workspace
- Select a folder or a file
- Click on the button "Monitor folder" or click on the folder "Monitor file"
Notify users about files
When a new file is uploaded and distributed, you have the opportunity to send a notification to specific users. This can be an advantage if you have an important fike you want to make some users aware of.
How to:
- Open a RIB Project
- Go to the workspace, the publication space or the distribution space
- Find the file and mark it
- Click on the button "Notify users and contacts"
- Enter the subject and the message
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PROFESSOR Frank Garland, and his brother, Cedric, recommend […] taking 50,000 units of vitamin D per week for eight to twelve weeks followed by maintenance on 1,000 to 2,000 units a day".ACCORDING Cedric F. Garland, Dr. P.H., FACE, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and Moores Cancer Center of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), "It is projected that raising the minimum year-around serum 25(OH)D level to 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/L) would prevent approximately 58,000 new cases of breast cancer and 49,000 new cases of colorectal cancer each year, and three quarters of deaths from these diseases, in the US and Canada."Plasma vitamin D and mortality in older men: a community-based prospective cohort study."There was a U-shaped association between vitamin D concentrations and total mortality. An approximately 50% higher total mortality rate was observed among men in the lowest 10% (<46 nmol/L) and the highest in the highest 5% (>98 nmol/L [or 39 ng/ml]) of plasma 25(OH)D concentrations compared with intermediate concentrations. Both high and low concentrations of plasma 25(OH)D are associated with elevated risks of overall and cancer mortality.Dr. Frank C. Garland, 1950-2010"Tuesday, August 17 at UCSD Thornton Hospital after contending with a nearly year-long illness.""African Americans … are more likely to be vitamin D deficient due to their darker skin pigmentation's ability to block the sun's rays"It is not true that melanin blocks the wavelengths which synthesize vitamin D . The value of melanin as a sunscreen (2010)."epidermal melanin is not a neutral density filter providing no or minimal protection for the induction of erythema at 295 and 315 nm and some protection at 305 and 365 nm"It does block 305nm but around that wavelength is the most damaging A UVB Wavelength Dependency for Local Suppression of Recall Immunity in Humans Demonstrates a Peak at 300 nm. also see Erythema curve. Note the relative danger curve ( yellow) peaks at around 305nmT the blocking of a limited spectra of vitamin D synthesizing UVB doesn't matter the other wavelengths get through. Blood vitamin D levels in relation to genetic estimation of African ancestry "found novel evidence that the level of African ancestry [rather than skin pigmentation] may play a role in clinical vitamin D status". There is a negative feedback system; evolution has has got vitamin D levels just rightKlotho protein deficiency and aging."α-Klotho protein is shown to function in the negative feedback regulation of vitamin D3 synthesis These observations indicated that abnormal vitamin D3 metabolism is the main cause of aging phenotypes.″Klotho was named after one of the Moirae or fates, supplementing vitamin D is indeed a fateful step.Many people of tropical ancestry have a optimum homeostasis of vitamin D which is below the new IoM levels, but if they're wise they'll not take supplements
New vitamin D guidelines, a disappointment
Over the past decade, there has been tremendous excitement in the world of nutrition centered around the "sunshine vitamin" for its association with reducing risk of influenza, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, heart disease, and even some cancers such as prostate and breast cancer.
However, this morning, the Institute of Medicine, of the National Academy of Sciences released new guidelines for vitamin D (and calcium) that will come as a disappointment to several researchers who consider the report too conservative to deal with a widespread epidemic.
"Vitamin D is the most common medical condition in the world, believe it or not" said Michael Holick, of Boston University Medical Center, to me in a recent interview. Holick, who routinely prescribes 2000-3000 IU per day to his patients, has studied Vitamin D for more than 40 years. In the 1970s he was the first to isolate the major circulating form of Vitamin D in plasma, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, as well as the active form produced in the kidneys.
In his recently published book, The Vitamin D Solution, Holick cites evidence that:
- Half of all children in the US and Europe are Vitamin D deficient at some time, but almost every single one has vitamin D insufficiency.
- Over the last 10 years there's been 22 percent reduced levels of vitamin D in the US
- Last year, a study published in Archives of Internal Medicine, showed 70 percent of whites, 90 percent of Hispanics and 97 percent of blacks in the US have insufficient levels.
- Even near the equator (where you'd think people were getting plenty of sun –think Saudi Arabia, India, Australia, Brazil, Mexico – between 30 to 80 percent of children and adults are deficient or insufficient.
- Three out of four people in the US are deficient, most are insufficient. Twenty years ago it was only 1 out of 2.
- New research has linked several common problems of poor health and accelerated aging to one single thing – vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency
The IOM raised the DRIs of vitamin D to 600 International Units (IU) for ages 1-70 and to 800 IU for ages 70 and older. Previously the DRIs were 200 IU for ages 1-50, 400 IU for ages 51-70, and 600 IU for ages 70 and older.
The Tolerable Upper Limit was also raised from 2,000 IU to 4,000 IU for adults, which will allow major manufacturers such as the dairy industry and Coca Cola who make Minute Maid orange juice to consider doubling vitamin D in their products.
The IOM committee chair Catharine Ross, of Penn State, said that after reviewing more than 1,000 published studies and listening to testimonies of scientists there still wasn't enough solid evidence for raising vitamin D DRIs or ULs any higher.
In a press conference this morning, she said, "What we were not able to do is take the currently available clinical data including randomized clinical trials and use that information for Dietary Recommended Intakes. The data are not sufficient at present to conclude that intakes should be higher."
When asked about why the Upper Limit was not raised higher, Ross said, "We needed to take a cautious approach because we're looking to reduce risk to the public. There's evidence of harm at the level of 10,000 IU. So we used 4000 IU per day." She said that there was a gap in evidence in between the two numbers.
Other scientists on the committee chimed in:
"There's considerably more evidence, a tremendous amount for vitamin D," said Patsy Brannon, of Cornell, yet not enough to guide decision making on greater intake. She added, "There is research that points to risk. There's also research that shows no risk. We also lack RCTs. We're still needing more research."
Oncologist Steven Clinton, of Ohio State University, said, "As you look across the literature there are inconsistencies." For example, regarding calcium, it's associated with less colon polyps, but increased risk in prostate cancer. He says that in the future as more data become available, there will be more individualized approaches.
"We are still interested in this molecule that affects thousands of genes in the body. But we cannot make this leap at this point," added biochemist Glenville Jones, of Queens University.
The committee had been asked to set new guidelines for DRIs of calcium and vitamin D as well as Upper Limit intakes.
What about supplements?
Despite headlines from the New York Times and several other news outlets, the IOM committee voiced that they did not intend for this kind of position and clarified that they did not specify where the vitamin D amounts should come from–whether it be from the sun, supplements or diet.
When asked what to make of the new recommendations when it's clear that skin synthesis upon sun exposure yielded amounts of 20000 IU or higher, Brannon responded: "We set our recommendations based on data for total consumption of vitamin D."
She added that the difference between dietary intakes and the skin synthesis is that the body has a natural ability to rid itself of excess made by the sun, "The sun giveth, the sun taketh away."
Apart from Holick, other scientists have voiced their opinions like those representing the Vitamin D Council: Bruce Hollis of Medical University of South Carolina and Robert Heaney of Creighton University.
They have long recommended taking a supplement by as much as 5,000 IU per day to maintain blood levels between 50-80ng/mL year-round.
As Science News reports, Hollis called the IOM report "a big waste of money," although agreed with the panel's decision to double recommendations for children. In addition, Heaney said, "I don't think this does anything to create confidence in IOM recommendations."
The entire IOM report is summed up by registered dietitian Debra Riedesel, who posted on Twitter, as @NutritionistaRD, in response to the debate, "Do you trust the scientists who've researched Vit D for years or 14 IOM scientists who only read the research?"
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Charity and art: joining efforts to protect endangered species in the UK - PART ONE
One of the key themes underlying my recent work is nature and the frightening possibility of extinction. Being an avid lover of plants and animals, this topic resonates with me deeply. As artists and art lovers, we have an admiration of what can be created, yet we may overlook and neglect the masterpieces of nature that surround us. I was shocked to find out that almost two thirds of species in the UK have declined in the past 50 years. For instance, such a quintessentially British animal as the hedgehog is on the list of the UK's top 10 endangered species: its numbers have fallen by 30% in the last ten years due to the threats from development and habitat loss. This means that a real danger of extinction exists at our very doorstep and a substantial effort is essential to avoid this.
Recently, I have met with the staff at the UK charity People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and their drive and passion have inspired me. In order to raise awareness and to offer support, I will donate 100% of my profits from the art sales during the Wimbledon Art Studios' "Open Studios" Event, 11 - 14 May 2017, to help their vital cause of protecting endangered species locally.
PTES is a conservation charity that has been actively working to protect threatened animals and their habitats for 40 years. They are passionate about their cause and believe successful conservation is based on sound scientific evidence and collaboration with others. A large amount of their effort is focused on British mammals, a group of species that are often overlooked in favour of birds or exotic animals.
Some of PTES's more recent achievements in the UK include:
- Introducing captive bred dormice back into 11 counties where they had become extinct, with the aim of reversing the trend of their declining range in England and Wales.
- Mobilising over 40,000 Hedgehog Champions to create 550 hectares of hedgehog friendly gardens; 3,900 hibernation sites and over 10,000 feeding stations across the UK to prevent the decline of this seriously endangered species.
- Managing the largest remaining block of ancient woodland on the Isle of Wight, restoring vital habitats to support populations of red squirrels, hazel dormice, barn owls and several bat species.
If you feel inspired to support the endangered species, while enjoying the art, come to the Wimbledon Art Studios' "Open Studios" event, 11 - 14 May 2017, and visit my studio #414. I will be exhibiting and selling my work from the "Organic Wreaths" and "Basal Elements" series. All profit from sales will be donated to PTES.
For more details about PTES's work and the other ways in which you can help, visit their website www.ptes.org.
Information about the Wimbledon Art Studios' "Open Studios" event can be found on www.wimbledonopenstudios.com.
UPDATE: Read about the outcome of this collaboration in Part Two of this article.


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A Trip to Carver's Gap on Roan Mountain/
If you guys did not already know, when I'm not taking portraits or shooting weddings, you can usually find me on the water or in the mountains.
I've heard many great things about Roan Mountain ever since I started going to college in this area and somehow never made the trip up. I finally had a free weekend, actually two, to go and see the breathtaking balds at Carver's Gap.
Here are a few of my favorite photos from both trips. On the first trip, I took my friend Anna, and just knew I had to share the beauty. The next weekend, I had quite the crew to take up the trail- my best friend Sarah's parents were visiting AND I managed to persuade my husband, Andrew, in going! I'm so glad that I got to finally visit and see Roan Mountain with Anna, Mike, Becky and Andrew!
The colors were stunning on the drive up!
Here is the view of the road and parking area at the trailhead. It looked so small from where we were!
The views from the Round Bald.
The trail goes up to this next bald, Jane Bald.
The sign is supposed to say, "Jane Bald," however, somebody made an addition so it reads, "Jane is Bald."
It was a bit more overcast the second trip up.
Here's a sneak peek at something I've been doing lately- developing color film! Here's a photo of Roan Mountain, captured on Fuji 120 film, shot on a Holga. I'm planning on posting another blog with more film scans from my random rolls- I just couldn't wait to share this one!


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Creating this space was important both for my actual creative process but also in owning the importance of my work. Having a physical space brings my ambitions out of my head and into the real world. Ultimately, this area represents the creative potential in all of us, from little hands to big hands.
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How to Gain Clarity and Move Toward Your Dreams
Do any of these phrases sound familiar? I'd love to try to publish my knitting designs. I've always wanted to write a book. I dream of moving to the beach/mountains/city and living a new life. But … I'm not good enough, don't know enough, don't have time right now. I have kids, a job, a … Continue reading How to Gain Clarity and Move Toward Your Dreams
Eating to Feel Better : One Part Plant
I'm not one for diets or labels when it comes to my food. I like to eat. I like to eat good food that I know is good for me, and food that makes me feel like crap. I get just as excited about a big greasy cheesburger as I do a paleo bowl at … Continue reading Eating to Feel Better : One Part Plant
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Ask Yourself: How can this be Unconventional?
One of the reasons I started my own business was because I couldn't picture myself chasing someone else's dream. One person I have found immense inspiration and support from is Jason Zook.
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{this moment} ~ A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. ~inspired by Soule Mama
Yarn Along: I'm Baaack!
Well hello again, friends! It's good to be back. So sorry to disappear on you like that, without any notice or explanation. All I can say by way of excuse is that I was going through a hard time personally, felt stuck creatively, and couldn't muster up the motivation to try to force it. But … Continue reading Yarn Along: I'm Baaack!


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Don't Box Me In
I understand you. The unlucky, the unwanted, the misfits, the downtrodden. The middles, the lower class, the majority. I have been the underdog, the stigma, and the less desirable. I have been locked up, and it the lowest, most terrifying depths…
Jacqueline Cioffa
A retired, international model, and celebrity makeup artist. Co-Author of Model Citi Zen, the guide. Founder of http://modelcitizenmakeup.blogspot.com/. Author of numerous prose pieces in various literary magazines. Most recently published in Little Episodes Brainstorms the anthology, among esteemed artists Sadie Frost, Melvin Burgess and Todd Swift.


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"give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime"
I have always been an advocate of empowering people so that we help them develop the skills, ability and have the freedom to pursue their dreams and ambitions. Therefore it was absolutely crucial that TBH Consultancy pursued this endeavor rigorously. We work selectively with people who are equally passionate as ourselves about the development of human capital in the region to offer our clients a series of unique and powerful programs.
I have been fortunate enough to have worked with universities and a number of institutions throughout the years to put together and deliver a series of training workshops to students and graduates across the country to enable them to pursue their careers.
- Employability programs and workshops for Job-seekers
- We design and run 'graduate development' programs for new joiners
- Career-Coaching and Mentoring programs
- Headhunting of the most suitable talent for employers
Besides the above, I also deliver workshops to universities and colleges, the most popular of these are:
- '10 Lessons I learned in 2009; Entrepreneurship, Employment and Leadership'.
- The 'Jobseeker's Survival Kit for the UAE Job market'
If you are interested in learning more, contact us for an initial conversation about the type of program we can design and deliver for you


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In a nutshell: Before the sun sets on 2017, make plans for the upcoming year.
Ah, the New Year! It's always an opportunity for optimism and hopefulness, giving us a chance to reflect on what went right (and wrong) in the past 365 days, and reset our expectations and strategy for the upcoming year.
With New Year's Day just around the corner, we propose 18 resolutions to guide you and your small business in 2018.
Get Ahead
- Stay informed: Update your browser bookmarks so that you're getting the most up-to-date industry, local and national information. Good journalism can be expensive to produce, so consider investing in useful news sources.
- Scope out the competition: Ask around and find out what other companies in the same line of business are doing.
- Talk to your customers: Identify your top clients and take them out for coffee, lunch or dinner. Build a personal relationship and find out what their needs and pain points are.
- Join an organization: There are lots of groups that will advocate for your business, including local associations in your areas. Research them, find your favorites, and participate.
Get Your Ducks in a Row
- Update your mission and vision statements: These documents are not set in stone. Resolve to set aside a little time each quarter to adjust them as your business changes.
- Revisit your marketing strategy: On a regular basis, evaluate your current plans and determine if you need to adjust any of the 4Ps of marketing — product, price, promotion and place. If you haven't, commit to writing these plans down.
- Who's leading who? Whenever you add or remove leadership positions, update your organization chart so that the lines of communication are clear.
- Evaluate your technology needs: Don't assume what worked in the past will protect you now! In this age of security breaches and malware, you'll need to regularly assess your needs and make sure your systems are secure. Educate your employees to use leading security practices.
- Make plans for the future: At least once a year, review your succession planning to make sure your business will survive if something happens to you. This is especially important if you want the business to remain in the family.
Improve Your Skills
- Always be learning: Education doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. Look for webinars and Twitter chats, and find out if your local library offers access to learning resources like Lynda.com. You might also consider going back to school for an advanced degree or certification — online education will provide the flexibility you need to go to classes while running your business.
- Practice communication: Are you getting your points across clearly? Take some extra time to make sure your emails are understandable, and join a networking group to practice your verbal skills.
- Ask for feedback: Encourage your employees to provide honest, constructive feedback about your performance.
- Don't get frustrated: Many skills require practice and patience. Allow yourself to make mistakes and learn from them.
Be a Better Leader
- Learn how to delegate: It's natural to want to manage all aspects of your business, but this situation can't be sustained in the long run. Find people you can trust and hand over the reins.
- Make time for yourself: Avoid burnout by scheduling time for yourself. Block out time on your calendar. Recharge with friends and family.
- Set realistic goals: Setting your sights too high will lead to frustration. Make your goals SMART — specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-based.
- Give your employees the right tools: Ask your employees what they need to do their job effectively and efficiently, and provide it. Do this within reason, of course — be suspicious of any employee who says they need a new Maserati to be productive!
- Set an example: Your employees are looking up to you. In every action you take, demonstrate the behaviors you want them to emulate.
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7 Week
My wife gave me a personalised licence plate for Christmas. She thought it'll be funny, seeing as we've already purchased the 70WEEK licence plate for our Holden Trailblazer… and having recently purchased a convertible Mini (which looks incredibly small alongside the truck), hence the humorous play on the licence plate: 7WEEK is smaller than 70WEEK… reminding us that the 7WEEK is still a significant element within the famous Daniel 9 prophecy. Consequently, I appreciated my wife's humour and can't wait to see the two vehicles drive alongside each other... LOL.
So what does 7 Week mean?
The phrase "Seven Shabuwa" mean seven lots of seven days (according to the Daniel 9 prophecy) equating to 49 days. Contrasted to the overriding 70 weeks figure (also from the Daniel 9 prophecy) which equates to 490 days (seventy lots of shabuwa). The next step towards understanding what these days refer to, involves the Ezekiel 4 principle where "a day is like a year" (read Ezekiel 4; Number 14:34)... which consequently means that the "49 days" (7WEEK) is representative of 49 years... contrasted to the "490 days" (70WEEK) is representative of 490 years.
With this mathematical truth in mind, all we have to do now is align each of the Daniel 9 markers to the historical records. Easy, right!!?? No!! Because unfortunately this has been a very difficult task for theologians to precisely align each prophetic marker to significant historical events. This is not just about aligning the 7WEEK marker with an historical event, but also the 62WEEK marker, the final single WEEK marker, and of course the overall 70WEEK markers. And because scholars have struggled to align each marker precisely, they have consequently stretched historical and interpretative information to beyond reason.
Now as much as I'd love to upload my entire book onto this blog to settle the debate, it is best to keep this particular blog focused to just the 7WEEK subject:
Right then… as mentioned, the "Seven Shabuwa" represents 49 years... which coincidentally is a literal 49 year span that inaugurates a Jubilee year. This was a very special year, as the Israelites recognized it to be a holy and peaceful period that proclaimed "liberty throughout the land" (Leviticus 25:10). Yes, "Atonement" is the key word here... which was generally celebrated with "trumpets and festivities". And as a result of this celebrative "confession", God promised to bless the people of the land enabling them to "live in safety" (Leviticus 25:18).
And so, where do we find this 49 year marker in history?
Well, it has been under our noses the entire time. Recorded in 2 Chronicles, exactly 49 years after the completion of Solomon's Temple, the House of Judah celebrated a "Jubilee Year" during the 50th year of King Asa (i.e. in the year 962 BC). According to biblical literature, the nation "sacrificed to the Lord seven hundred head of cattle… entered into a covenant to seek the Lord with all their heart and soul… and took an oath with loud acclamation with shouting... and with trumpets and horns" (2 Chronicles 15:10-15). Consequently, God then blessed the people and they had "rest" in the land (2 Chronicles 14:6 and 15:15).
Overall, this significant Jubilee celebration completely aligns to all the requirements of Leviticus law, and fulfills the "7WEEK" marker of the famous Daniel 9 prophecy.
Right then… with that out of the way, I'm going for a drive :-)


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John Stanley, C.J. and Banerji, J.
1. This is an appeal against the decree of the District Judge of Mirzapur, dismissing the suit of the plaintiff, appellant, on the ground that it is barred by the provisions of Section 43 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The property claimed is a house which originally belonged to one Sahai. After Sahai's death it was in the possession of his widow, Musammat Kabutra, who died in 1892. The defendants are the brother, and the sons of the brother of Musammat Kabutra, and they are alleged to be in possession of the house. The plaintiff claims to be entitled to the house as next heir of Sahai after his widow's death. The suit was resisted upon the ground, amongst others, that it offended against the provisions of the 43rd section of the Code. The Court of first instance overruled this plea and decreed the plaintiff's claim. The defendants appealed, and in their appeal they reiterated the plea based on the provisions of Section 43. The lower appellate Court allowed the plea and dismissed the suit. The plaintiff appeals to this Court. It appears that the plaintiff's father Ram Das brought a suit against two persons, Mathura and Gopal, claiming to recover certain cash and ornaments alleged to have belonged to Sahai. The defendants, Baldeo Ram and Bawan, appear to have brought a suit for certain immovable property before the institution of Ram Das' suit, and they applied to the Court, under Section 32 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to be added as defendants to the suit brought by Ram Das. Their application was granted, and they were made defendants. The learned Judge of the lower appellate Court has held that the plaintiff's father Ram Das was bound to amend his plaint in the suit brought by him, and to add a prayer for recovery of possession of the house now in suit as soon as Baldeo Ram and Bawan were made parties to it, and that his omission to do so precludes the plaintiff from bringing the present suit. We are unable to agree with this view. As regards Ganeshi, defendant, who was not a party to the former suit, Section 43 certainly has no application. As regards the other defendants also, we think that that section cannot operate as a bar. The learned Judge says, that when Baldeo Ram and Bawan were added as defendants to Ram Das' suit, Ram Das was bound, under the provisions of Section 33 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to amend his plaint, and "to bring the whole of his claim against all the four defendants for adjudication before the Court." The learned Judge overlooks the fact that the plaintiff in that suit had no claim in respect of the house against the original defendants. Section 33 does not certainly contemplate that upon the addition of defendants to a suit a cause of action different from that upon which the suit was founded, which may have accrued to the plaintiff against the added defendants, should be added to the claim. All that Section 33 requires is, that when a defendant is added the paint should be amended in such manner as may be necessary, and an amended copy of the summons served on the defendants. The amendment there referred to is such amendment as is necessitated by the addition of a defendant, and not such an amendment as would add to or alter the nature of the suit as originally brought. Further, the learned Judge seems to have lost sight of the provisions of Section 44 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which forbids the joinder with a suit for the recovery of immovable property, or to obtain a declaration of title to such property of any claim other than the claims specified in the section. Now the suit brought by Ram Das was a suit to recover movable property, and he could not have added to such a suit a claim for possession of immovable property without violating the provisions of Section 44. We think that the learned Judge was clearly wrong in dismissing the suit. We therefore allow the appeal, set aside the decree of the Court below, and remand the case under Section 562 of the Code of Civil Procedure to that Court for trial on the merits. The appellant will have the costs of this appeal. Other costs will follow the event.


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NATIONAL INNOVATION FOUNDATION (NIF), a grant-in-aid institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India aims to recognize, respect and reward grassroots technological innovators and traditional knowledge experts.
NIF solicits entries of unaided technological innovations and traditional knowledge developed at grassroots by an individual or group comprising farmers, artisans, fishermen and women, slum dwellers, workshop mechanics, students, local communities etc. The innovations can be in agriculture, machines, processes or products for farm/non-farm operations, household utility, transportation, energy conservation or generation, reduction in drudgery, development of plant varieties, development of herbal remedies for human/ animal problems, or any other low cost sustainable green technologies. These should be unaided/unsupervised and an outcome of one's own creativity, without any technical support from external agencies. Special awards will be given for innovations and outstanding traditional knowledge of/for women. There will be prizes to recognize outstanding innovations by/for people with physical disabilities as well. Creative ideas for innovative technologies, which may not have been developed into prototypes are also welcome. Children in or out of school are also encouraged to send their original ideas for the competition.
Communities developing People's Biodiversity Register (PBR) or People's Knowledge Register (PKR) are encouraged to register/link their knowledge base with the National Register at NIF.
Young inventors and innovators (upto class 12th) are invited to send their ideas or innovations for a special category of awards for them. These should be unsupervised, an outcome of their own creativity, without any support from their teachers or outsiders. There will be prizes worth Rs 30,000, 25,000 and Rs 20,000 for the best three entries and several consolation prizes of Rs 10,000 each in this category.
Individuals or groups may send as many entries as they wish on plain paper providing
a) technical details of the idea/innovation/traditional knowledge practice along with sketches, photos or videos wherever available/necessary b) genesis of idea/innovation or traditional knowledge c) educational qualification of the innovators/ traditional knowledge holders and occupation, d) complete postal address with pin code and contact number(s) and e) any other information that may seem necessary.
Herbal entries may be accompanied by properly dried plant samples to enable correct identification. The last date for the 8th Biennial Competition is March 31, 2013. Entries received after this date will be included in the 9th National Biennial Competition 2013-15.
National Coordinator (Scouting and Documentation), National Innovation Foundation, Satellite Complex, Bungalow No 1, Premchandnagar Road , Jodhpur Tekra, Ahmedabad 380015 Gujarat.
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My 5th Tag – 8 Facts About Me
I was tagged by my online friend lestat_m, the blogger behind www.ofwlayf.com to write the 8 facts about myself which I think my readers don't know. Actually there are lots of things that my readers don't know about me but since the tagged required only 8 facts, then I need to write 8 only. The rule of this tag is as follows:
• In the 8 facts about [name], you share 8 things that your readers don't know about you. At the end, you tag 8 other bloggers to keep the fun going. Each blogger must post these rules first.
• Each blogger starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
• At the end of the post, a blogger needs to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
• Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them they're tagged, and to read your blog…
Anyway, here's the 8 facts:
1. My hubby started to woo me since I was 2nd year high school and it took him 7 years before he got my "Yes, I love you too" answer. Then we were engaged after 7 days of relationship and now we are 7 years happily married.
2. I'm fluent in English than Arabic but my handwriting in Arabic is far more "better" than my English penmanship.
3. I hate to read long blog post, I felt bored with it even how interesting the topic is, when I open a blog site the first thing that I will check is the length of the articles.
4. I love instrumental music, especially Kenny G, Jim Brickman and Yanni.
5. I can't swim no matter how I tried.
6. I love collecting bags, shoes, jewelries and anything fashionable, my husband always commented about my cabinets full of bags during the early years of our marriage, thanks God he is used to it now.
7. I cannot eat foods with cinnamon and cardamon, I don't like it and I love to eat crabs no matter how I felt nausea after eating it.
8. My mom is my best friend.
To follow the rule of the tag, I must have to tag 8 bloggers like:
1. Yara
2. Magical Droplets
3. Hessa
4. Faddy
5. Safarisauce
6. Grey
7. Liliane
8. Anyone who want to answer this tag
I hope all the people I tagged will answer so that we can get to know better… 🙂
thanks for the tag ! i'll do my post tomorrow , tagging 8 people is way toooooo much !
hi rianne,
thanks for keeping the tag rolling..:)
I have 8 facts now to be added in my blogger friend's trivia :)…
from this, its not obvious that 7 is your lucky number….hehe
cheers and have a nice day kaibigan..
iba ka talaga…
btw was asking lestat for your ym id sana, basta gusto ko lang maki pagchat..
1. so cute 🙂
2. My handwriting has been described as chicken scribbles ;p
3. me 2
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Fairfield Showground Redevelopment Masterplan Proposal
The Fairfield Showground in Prairiewood will undergo an $8.5 Million redevelopment, turning it into a "centre of excellence" for the city
Sydney's Plan for a 30 Minute City by 2056
Sydney will contain 3 cities by the year 2056 all connected by various transport & infrastructure projects creating livability & jobs.
Hurstville could be home to another 480 Apartments
Hurstville is booming, there could be another 480 apartments and a hotel with 130 rooms on the way to add significant supply to the suburb.
Rhodes East to be Sydney's Next High Density Precinct
Rhodes East is planned to become a high-density suburb, following the path of Rhodes West & Meadowbank in becoming a highrise suburb.
North West Priority Growth Area
The North West Growth Area is a future development in the north-west of Sydney which will be home to Sydney's newest suburbs.
New Breeze Masterplan for Bardia & Edmondson Park
New Breeze is a Masterplanned residential community which is being released by Dahua, A Shanghai-based firm. It offers blocks of land ranging from 240sqm up to...
Sydney Olympic Park's 2030 Masterplan Has Been Updated
Sydney Olympic park, already a priority growth precinct called the Carter Street/Olympic Peninsula growth precinct is set to grow even further with the announcement...
Parramatta's Future looks Secure as Sydney's Second CBD
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A Superb Hike to Guinn Pass in Kananaskis Country
A hike to Guinn Pass in Kananaskis Country offers up several steep sections of hiking that will get your thighs burning but rewards you with stupendous, 360 degree views. And if you feel energetic at the pass you can continue hiking up the shoulder of Mount Kidd for ever more awesome views. Or head down the other side of the pass for an overnight stay at Ribbon Lake. Yet another day-tripping option from Guinn Pass is to hike up to Buller Pass but I'd recommend that only if you have masochistic tendencies.
The hike to Guinn Pass is often overlooked in favour of a hike to Lillian and Galatea Lakes. And all those cars you see in the Galatea Lakes parking lot; well the occupants of those cars are heading for Galatea Lakes so chances are you'll see very few people on the way to the pass.
Definitely make the hike to the lakes but then come back another time and see for yourself how glorious it is up on top.
Sarah – my longtime friend from elementary school days in Ottawa – and I made the hike to Guinn's Pass in about 2.5 hours just a week ago.
The hike to Guinn Pass
The initial 5.5 kilometres follows Galatea Creek sometimes steeply to a well-marked junction. If you continue on this trail you'll reach Lillian Lake and then Galatea Lake. But for Guinn Pass turn right, cross the stream and then make lots of noise for the next 10-15 minutes. The vegetation is thick and it looks like the perfect stop for a bear with all the berries around. Fortunately we didn't even see bear scat. Through here there are loads of wildflowers too – more than I would have expected at this time of year.
Once through the thick vegetation you can see the trail ahead. It climbs VERY steeply up a gully. You'd be surprised what quick work you can make of it though. Next up are scree slopes but they pale in comparison to my Abbott Pass hike. Blast through the scree and you're into the good stuff – a gentler wildflower edged path and knockout views.
Once we got to Guinn Pass we stopped for lunch – my traditional almond butter and banana sandwich, just in case you're interested. I should have brought a piece of something soft to sit on because it's flat and stony at the pass – and not very comfortable.
Part way through lunch we spotted a few hikers on the way down from the ridge, which is actually the shoulder of Mount Kidd. Once they were back at the pass they described the hike as a quick one – 15 minutes up, 15 minutes down and very worthwhile. Sarah and I looked at each other – and then decided we'd just head for the first nob on the ridge and call it a day there.
As you can imagine, the views got better and better with every foot we climbed. By the time we reached the nob we figured we might as well go for the top as it wasn't far then. And so we did – although I'd say for us with picture taking and discussion time it was closer to 30 minutes up and 25 minutes down.
It wasn't until 2:45 that we were back at the pass. We still had 8.5 kilometres to get back to the car, and 3,000 feet to descend. Poles definitely come in handy on the descent.
By the time we got to the set of pools in the photo below, perhaps a kilometre from the parking lot, we were both ready to revive our feet. The water was icy cold and in less than 30 seconds the pain was too much. But our feet felt alive for the last of the hike.
We were back at the car by 5 PM just ten minutes ahead of the storm – brilliant timing on our part, but sheer luck.
This is one Kananaskis Country hike I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Useful information about the hike to Guinn Pass
- The Galatea trailhead is about 90 minutes from Calgary along Highway 40 in Kananaskis Country. No permits are required and parking is free.
- The total distance is 17 kilometres to Guinn Pass and back. Add in about 1.5 kilometres extra for the return hike to the summit of the shoulder of Mount Kidd.
- Elevation gain to Guinn Pass is 3,000 feet. It's about another 500 feet to the summit of the shoulder.
- Carry the 10 essentials, bear spray and take lots of water or a filter for the return trip. Consider carrying poles.
Other posts dealing with hikes in the Kananaskis area you might like:
Masochistic tendencies?!?!? Nice 🙂
I love hikes above the tree line- such a fragile and unique ecosystem.
Masochistic tendencies?!?!? Nice 🙂
I love hikes above the tree line- such a fragile and unique ecosystem.
Wow – majestic scenery. You must feel kind of small up therel.
Wow – majestic scenery. You must feel kind of small up therel.
Nothing is more rewarding than having magnificent views in front of you after a long difficult slog uphill. It makes it all worth it.
Nothing is more rewarding than having magnificent views in front of you after a long difficult slog uphill. It makes it all worth it.
So that's your secret — almond butter and banana sandwich! The scree section of the hike looks pretty dangerous. I'm glad you know what you're doing out there.
So that's your secret — almond butter and banana sandwich! The scree section of the hike looks pretty dangerous. I'm glad you know what you're doing out there.


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Book 17 Chapter 6 of Tom Jones.
This is part of an ongoing project in which I will record and post one chapter per week of Henry Fielding's Tom Jones over the course of four years.
In this chapter of Tom Jones, Mrs. Miller visits Sophia with a letter from Tom. Mrs. Miller tells Sophia of all the good Tom has done for her and her family, which leads Sophia not exactly to accept the letter, but not to refuse it either. As soon as Mrs. Miller leaves, Sophia rips open the letter, which she discovers aren't a plea for forgiveness, but rather an explanation of all the bad things he's done.
Sophia leaves for the night with her aunt Western and Lord Fellamar to attend an Opera and a drum, which is a rather dull gathering of the gentry to play cards. What's interesting here is that, unlike so much of the rest of this novel, Fielding here takes a moment to address his reader who may be far in the future, and have no idea what a drum means in this context. It's either an amazing bit of insight on his part, or it could be a point of view adopted simply to tell us how he really feels about these (apparently) dull parties.


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The sustainable production of chemicals requires the re-thinking of supply chains and replacing a portion of the fossil feedstock with renewable resources.
The Bio Innovation Growth mega Cluster (BIG-C) is a cross-border 'Smart Specialisation Initiative' which aims to transform Europe's industrial mega cluster in the Flanders region of Belgium, The Netherlands and the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia into a global leader of bio-based innovation growth.
The region has been a powerhouse of industrial innovation in the chemistry sector for decades. The sector comprising chemical, food and other industries contributes approximately 25% to the cumulative GDP of EUR 1,780 billion per year, making North-West Europe one of the most prosperous regions of the world. Institutions, infrastructure, the macroeconomic situation and the education system are all excellent, so the mega cluster already excels in all four of the key pillars of competitiveness.
BIG-C has been established by three cluster organisations – BE-Basic (The Netherlands), Catalisti (Flanders, Belgium) CLIB (NRW, Germany) – and their representatives also act on behalf of several other participating bio-economy organisations in their home regions.
BIG-C's mission is to stimulate the development of the bio-economy in the industrial mega cluster Antwerp-Rotterdam-Rhine-Ruhr (ARRR). The goal is to transition to regionally available bio-based and sustainable raw materials for feedstock, contributing to climate protection and safeguarding jobs in the mega region. Implementing bio innovations will fundamentally shift the basis of our daily lives from fossil to bio-based and other renewable resources.
BIG-C is currently working on setting up collaborations within three "Feedstock-to-Product" Flagships: Aromatics & fine chemicals from woody biomass; Chemicals from CO & CO2; and Aviation fuel from various feedstocks.


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Rep. Honda to face Ro Khanna challenge
In what promises to be the first clash between a traditional labor-backed Democrat and one of a new generation of Silicon Valley rising stars, former U.S. trade official Ro Khanna said Tuesday that he will challenge six-term South Bay Rep. Mike Honda in a matchup of Democrats that could be one of the most-watched House races in 2014.
Khanna, 36, of Fremont, served as deputy assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Obama and has raised $1.2 million from major venture capitalists and tech leaders in the region. Honda, 71, of San Jose, has launched his re-election effort nearly two years before the 2014 vote.
In a recent interview, Khanna said in his drive to represent the 17th Congressional District, home to the nation's highest concentration of South Asian voters and many name-brand tech firms, he intends to highlight the region as "one of the most important districts in the country when it comes to innovation and economic growth."
"Our campaign is going to be a campaign of Silicon Valley," he said, "taking those ideas to the nation's capital, and being very proud of understanding technology issues ... understanding the challenges for entrepreneurs."
Khanna, who served on the White House Business Council and wrote the recently published "Entrepreneurial Nation: Why Manufacturing is Still Key to America's Future," made his announcement in a video released on his campaign website, www.rokhanna.com.
The son of immigrants from India, Khanna is a lecturer in economics at Stanford University, an adjunct professor at Santa Clara University Law School and an attorney at the Silicon Valley law firm Wilson Sonsini. He plans to hold his first campaign rally on April 14 at De Anza College in Cupertino, where tech giant Apple is headquartered.
Establishment support
Honda, elected in 2000 and one of the most liberal members of the House, recently has been speaking in support of science and math education and has labeled himself the "congressman of Silicon Valley." He has the endorsements of Obama and much of the Democratic Party establishment, including California Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco.
San Jose State University political science Professor Larry Gerston said the race should be "a real heavy fight," pitting Khanna, who is well-versed in "economics, high tech, global movements and trading," against Honda, "the more traditional (House) member who has been there for 12 years."
The matchup also is seen as a test of the Asian Pacific Islander community that has backed Honda, a Japanese American who spent time as a child in a World War II internment camp in Colorado, against the clout of the South Asian community, which has a quickly growing presence in the tech region.
Khanna plans a campaign oriented toward social media and led by political operatives from Obama's presidential campaigns. Among them: Jeremy Bird, a national field director for Obama's 2012 re-election campaign; Steve Spinner, a Silicon Valley angel investor and state finance chairman for Obama in 2012; nationally known pollster David Binder; and Larry Grisolano, public opinion research director for both of Obama's presidential campaigns.
A recent poll conducted by Honda's campaign showed him with a 50-point lead against Khanna, who has been largely unknown in the district.
New territory
About half of the congressional district, which stretches from Fremont to Sunnyvale and includes parts of San Jose, is new to Honda and includes the headquarters of several major tech firms, which Gerston said may "give a challenger an opportunity to knock off the incumbent."
Spinner, one of the most successful Obama fundraisers in the country, said Monday the race represents "the first time that the tech sector is going to have the opportunity to take the lead in throwing their support behind a candidate of their own."
Khanna lost his first bid for Congress a decade ago, when he ran against then-Rep. Tom Lantos in 2004. But some analysts say the Bay Area's aging House delegation means that a generational shift looms, as younger candidates flex their muscle in a technology-driven age.
Last year, 20-term East Bay Rep. Pete Stark, now 81, lost his 15th Congressional District seat to Alameda County prosecutor and Dublin City Councilman Eric Swalwell, 32, who used social media heavily in his successful bid to become the youngest member of the state's House delegation.
But unlike Stark, Honda has been active in his district and has cultivated a loyal base.
"Nobody's stronger with the South Bay Labor Council than Mike (Honda)," said Terry Christensen, a San Jose State University politics professor emeritus. Honda's relationship with traditional constituents dates back to his days as a Santa Clara County supervisor and state assemblyman, Christensen said.
But with big money and national attention placed on the race, Gerston said, "neither one of them can afford to let their guard down."
Carla Marinucci is The San Francisco Chronicle's senior political writer. E-mail: email@example.com Twitter: @cmarinucci


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Smart products are replacing our old light bulbs, refrigerators, speakers and much more, but what about the stuff in our homes that isn't smart yet? That's where smart plugs come in.
These nifty gadgets connect your regular old coffee maker, lamp, fan, appliances or nearly anything else to your smart home for voice control and automation. There are models for every voice assistant. Some even work with all three: Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa.
Read more: Want to buy a smart plug? Read this first
With so many options, picking the right smart plug means you'll need to take a look at your needs, your home's setup and the platform you use to control it all.
We've tested dozens of smart plugs from companies large and small and these are our best bets for bringing the rest of your home online.
Note CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale of the products featured on this page.
TP-Link's Kasa line of smart home products includes this space-saving smart plug. It works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, and the Kasa app offers plenty of detailed options for customizing scheduling, away modes and timers.
What you won't get? Energy consumption data, a USB port or HomeKit compatibility. Still, if you're interested in scheduling and voice commands, TP-Link's $30 smart plug is a great choice to control a light switch or other connected devices.
At just $18, this smart plug is the most affordable on our list. It's also the smallest. Pair that with energy usage monitoring and Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa smarts, and you've got a great option for your smart home.
The SmartThings Wi-Fi Smart Plug won't work with HomeKit and there's no extra USB charging port. The SmartThings app doesn't offer as many customization options and scheduling capabilities as TP-Link's Kasa smart plug above, but SmartThings did impress us by creating an easy to set up smart plug that doesn't need a SmartThings hub.
This smart plug comes with an easy-to-use app, monitors your energy consumption in kilowatt hours (kWh), and works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice commands.
The plug's design blocks the outlets above or below it, and it isn't compatible with Apple HomeKit. Still, the TP-Link's Kasa app is great, and you'll get a clear picture of how much energy your connected appliance is using.
Unlike some smart plug manufacturers, TP-Link has a host of other Kasa smart home products including light bulbs, cameras and even a power strip, making it easy to expand your smart home in one app if you like this plug.
Read more: These smart plugs are the secret to a seamless smart home
At $30, the Belkin WeMo Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug is affordable and comes with native Google Assistant, Alexa and yes, HomeKit compatibility.
The WeMo app isn't our favorite, and you won't get energy monitoring with this plug. Those shortfalls aside, its space-saving design and solid HomeKit compatibility make it easy to recommend to users in Apple's ecosystem.
The $50 iDevices Outdoor Switch is a great way to automate outdoor lights, fans, lamps or other patio electronics. It works with Google Assistant, Alexa and HomeKit and includes energy tracking.
While you will get two outlets, you can't control them individually. If that's a must-have for you, we'd recommend checking out the iClever Smart Plug.
Other models we tested
There are dozens of smart plugs out there from companies large and small, and while we haven't tested every single one, we've seen quite a few come through the CNET Smart Home. Here's a quick look at other notable options.
- Amazon Smart Plug: Amazon's flagship smart plug costs $25 and only works with Alexa. While setup is easy, it isn't as feature-rich as other models.
- Satechi Dual Smart Outlet: This HomeKit friendly smart plug is expensive at $60, but you will get two outlets and energy monitoring capability. There isn't any compatibility with Google Assistant and or Amazon Alexa.
- iHome Outdoor: This $40 outdoor smart plug works with all three voice assistants, but you'll only get one outlet.
- ConnectSense Smart Outlet 2: This $60 behemoth does it all -- energy monitoring, individually controlled outlets, a USB port and LED status lighting. However, the price and unattractive, oversized design are enough to keep me from recommending it.
- Koogeek: This $32 smart plug works well with HomeKit, but blocks adjacent outlets. Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa integrations aren't as smooth as we'd like to see.
- Puregear Pureswitch: This HomeKit-centered smart plug is another solid choice for Apple smart homes, but it didn't perform as well in our testing.
- Eufy smart plug mini: This pint-sized smart plug is just slightly larger than our SmartThings budget pick above and costs just a few dollars more at $23. You'll get Amazon and Google Assistant smarts, as well.
- Wyze smart plug: This two-pack for just $15 is incredibly cheap, and it does the basics well. It works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, but there's no power monitoring.
Things to remember
Choosing the best smart plug for you begins with voice assistant compatibility. Choose a plug that works with whichever voice assistant you're using, whether it's a smart phone, a tablet or other device. You can usually find this information on the product box, website or in your voice assistant's mobile app.
Next, consider where your plug will be placed and whether blocking other adjacent outlets is a concern. If so, be sure to pick a plug that isn't too large. Most models described as "mini" will be space-saving.
Extra features like energy monitoring and USB charging can add even more control and convenience. No matter which smart plug you choose, bringing everyday products online with a plug is one of the simplest ways to automate and smarten your home.
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Catapult: We Have Always Lived in the Woods: On Fairy Tales and the Monsters You Know.
I've always taken issue with the idiom "life is no fairy tale," as in: Life isn't always a happy story. Not only is this a naive read of fairy tales themselves, it also ignores the fact that the most monstrous acts in these tales are not perpetrated by witches, fairies, or ghosts, but by people both familiar and familial.
That's their power as archetypes. I listened and learned as a kid. I saw what other parents were doing, how they were behaving. Fairy tales led naturally to Shakespeare, and with those two resources, a youth can understand much of human nature.


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Suffering From Malnutrition/
Does anyone else despise going to the grocery store? I don't know what childhood trauma caused the mental block I now carry about going to the store, but there it is. I'm back from my writer's conference and there is no food in the house save 5 bananas, bread, vegetarian sausage patties, stale raisins, Cheerios, crunchy organic peanut butter, and vanilla low-fat yogurt. I have made it 3 days on this diet and I'm not breaking down now, when I'm so close to victory.
Friday night is grocery night. I'm not setting foot in the store until then. I admire people who shop 2-3x/week for their food, running to the store after work to pick up needed ingredients for that night's meal. Personally? I'd rather bathe in blood. There is nothing about the grocery store I like, other than the produce section. I love being surrounded by leafy, colorful greens, and bright fruit and vegetables. I like to play a game where I pretend I actually know how to cook any of that stuff, and sometimes I pick up something like an eggplant or a plantain and examine it as if I were considering buying it. I like to think I fool people.
If anyone in the area wants to make a quick buck, you could drive by my house in about an hour and sell me some carrots and red peppers, apples, and Weight Watchers kiwi yogurt. I'm willing to pay top dollar.
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NOUN Graduates 229 Computer Students in Kaduna
October 21, 2017
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All is set for today's graduation of 229 students who trained for Computer Studies, Web Design and Computer Engineering at NOUN's Centre for Human Resource Development, Kaduna.
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Well, even though I had the prep done, this one took a bit longer - we had a short evening after work... by then, Natalie was so tired and Chris made dinner, but those photos didn't turn out great. So I took some pics from the start of our new home gym in the basement that's starting to come together!
I used a stamp from last year and embossed it on top of that pic of me haha!
I didn't add anything else to this cut out by Ali Edwards, so decided to put a badge on the photo above since there wasn't much going on this side.
Since this is my first time making a handbook, I didn't know how it would look with photos - and after doing this layout, I definitely needed at least one photo on the right side - I didn't like the way it looked with two 4x6 pieces of decorated paper. Learning as we go! Hopefully today's won't take as long... I already got pictures because by 9am, I flooded the basement and Chris had to come home and help clean it up real quick haha!


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This basket backpack is too cool.
I don't think I can ever get behind backpacks in their native form, but this straw number works for me. Add a baguette and a bunch of flowers and you'd fit right in at any middle class farmers' market in your local environs.
BTW, Googled 'basket backpack' and this is what came up:
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This week Dom & JD give you their TOP 5 SILENT HORROR MOVIE KILLERS. In addition, there is some disturbing horror news and Professor Biff's Time Machine takes us back to 1989 for Dead Dudes in the House and 1982 for Raw Force.
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EDUC5633 Quantitative Inquiry
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode Not available in 2019 UWA (Perth) Face to face
- Content
- This unit focuses on the principles of research design and the analysis of quantitative data from research and evaluation studies in education and the social sciences. Topics include reliability, validity, the interpretation of quantitative data and the development of measuring instruments and scales.
- Outcomes
- Students are able to (1) critically analyse reports from assessment and evaluation studies in education and the social sciences; (2) identify appropriate techniques for the analysis of quantitative data; and (3) interpret and present the results of such analyses in an appropriate format.
- Assessment
- Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) analysis of SPSS draft and (2) final analysis of SPSS real data print-outs. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Elaine Chapman
- Unit rules
- Advisable prior study:
- EDUC5631 Approaches to Research (formerly EDUC8631 Approaches to Research);
EDUC9643 Master's Thesis Phase I
- Contact hours
- 25 hours
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- Non-standard teaching period [TS-A-2F_2019]
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Books and other material wherever listed may be subject to change. Book lists relating to 'Preliminary reading', 'Recommended reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. Where texts are listed in the unit description above, an asterisk (*) indicates that the book is available in paperback.


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Saturday, October 07, 2006
Still getting the hang of life...
Wow, I have had little to no personal time lately. I really need to get the hang of this two-children-household life.
Although I'm busy with them and work, I have no complaints. Justin loves his summer camp. They go to the park, the water park, the library, the movies, and the bowling alley - one thing per day. Kaden is right down the hall from him, so it's super easy to drop them off and pick them up. Loving that!
I still need to figure something out for Justin's after school care once the school year starts up again. They have a program at his school, but that's a last choice alternative. The only upside to that would be the taekwondo lessons they have two days a week. A friend might be able to watch him; I'm still waiting to hear about that possibility. I hope it works out.
Work has been busy, up until late this week. It only took about eight work days to catch up on six weeks worth of missed work. I have my review coming up next month; I need to ask for more to do. I'm not sure how to do that, however, without making the other three ladies who do the same job as I do look bad. *sigh* I honestly believe I could do the job all FOUR of us are doing - all by myself. Seriously, that's how little work I have. I'm used to being busy all the time. I LIKE having a lot to do at work.
Kaden has been wonderful. He's starting to sleep more each night - in fact he slept completely through the night on Tuesday!!! (Maybe it was Wednesday... can't remember now). Rather than getting up every three hours or so, he's stretching it out. Now the first part of the night is about four or five hours, so really I'm only getting up with him once during the night. I can handle that!
I still haven't uploaded the pictures, so I'll do that now. I'm hoping to get some more new ones before the 24th. I haven't taken very many during this second month of his life. Shame on me! *laugh*
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Which element -either a grid box, a pallet truck or a package- and where it is located at any moment in a warehouse are determining factors for the technological evolution of the logistics companies, but they are also key factors in the profitability and operations of these companies.
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well i finished this cuddlybuddly card today!! alsoused K&CO papers , floer brad on her hat,and flower gem on the ribbon (which ifound in my ribbon jar) then added some glitter on the flowers!
Thursday, 6 March 2008
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5 comments:
- Lesley said...
Fab card Nessy! Thank you for doing the My Time To Craft challenge this week xxx
- 6 March 2008 at 18:18
- Richelle said...
Very cute! Love the colors...pink is one of my favs!
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- 6 March 2008 at 19:47
- Angie C said...
Gorgeous card Nessy, love those stamps :-)
- 6 March 2008 at 23:15
- Vicki May said...
Vanessa, this is sooooooo pretty. Wish I could do cards like this. Get a bit fed up doing cards to order. They never want anything pretty. big hugs Vicki May
- 7 March 2008 at 07:18
- fairymadjo said...
its a lovely card, huggs jo x
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The University of Southern Mississippi -- McCain Library and Archives
Alphabetical List of All Collections | Collections Listed By Subject
Name of Collection: Merrifield (Vernon & Bonnie Fleming) Collection
Accession Number: AM09-17-6
Given By: Diane Ross
Copyright: This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the united States (Title 17, United States Code).
Date of Receipt: 8/21/2004
Extent: 1 cu.ft.
Inclusive Dates: 1823 - 1976
Form of Material (Letters, Minutes, etc.):
A collection of photographs, booklets, pamphlets, periodicals, postcards, letters, menus, and scrapbooks that will be in various collections.


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This beautiful vintage Japanese Kutani lucky cat sculpture was made in the mid-1960s. The term kutani means "nine valleys." The first mention of kutani was in 1655 during the Meireki era. Kutani itself is a style of Japanese porcelain, and according to tradition, stones suitable for making porcelain were found in the Kutani mines of the Daishoji clan.
The Japanese lucky cat, or maneki-neko (literally "beckoning cat"), is a common Japanese figurine (i.e., lucky charm or talisman) that is often believed to bestow good luck to the owner. In modern times, the lucky cat (traditionally depicted as a calico Japanese Bobtail) beckoning with an upright paw is usually displayed in—often at the entrance of—shops, restaurants, and other businesses.
Maneki-neko comes in different colors, styles and degrees of ornateness. Common colors are white, black, gold and sometimes red. In addition to ceramic figurines, lucky cats can be found as keychains, piggy banks, air fresheners, house-plant pots, and miscellaneous ornaments, as well as large statues. The image is also sometimes called the "Chinese lucky cat" due to its popularity among Chinese merchants.
This Japanese kutani lucky cat is in excellent vintage condition. Its cream-colored body is ornately hand-painted with a floral motif. The cat also sports a red scarf in front and a blue neck piece in back. Though it has crazing throughout its entire body, this is part of the style of the piece and not a flaw, as the sculpture is very solid, free of chips and breaks. The bottom of the lucky cat is signed.
This vintage Japanese lucky cat would make for a delightful conversation piece in one's living, study or office. Or, if you own a business, place this charm of good luck at the entrance of the shop. For those who love cat sculptures in general or specifically lucky cats, this one would make for a fun gift or an ideal find for a collection.


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Wow, such a beautiful buildings.. Love it!
Wow that is gorgeous! I have a friend that used to vacation up there all the time. Now I know why they never wanted to come home!
So pretty!
I passed through there once…but obviously did not take a good enough look.. nice
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Meetup at Kaw Point
Saturday night I went out with a photography meetup group here in KC. The group did a poll and decided to go Kaw Point for some night shots. Kaw point is a spot west of the city that looks down the Missouri river onto the city skyline. There were a couple dozen photographers out there, shooting down the rivers and finding different spots.
So I initially set up with a long lens to shoot the skyline, a pretty standard shot. Then decided that I wanted to get something different. So you know me, I love my wide angle, so I threw on the wide angle and started walking. I went down to the actual rocky point where the Kansas river meets the Missouri, and took a few long exposure shots hoping to get the streams flowing in different directions. That wasn't that impressive. So I walked around a bit more and saw a beautiful shot in the walkway. It had a nice leading line and put the city in the corner, I loved it. I am all about foreground interest to make my shots a bit more dynamic, and I am pleased with this shot.


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Valuation Provider Gears up to Deliver Appraisal Data to Fannie
Valuation services provider PCV Murcor Real Estate Services is now fully integrated into the system that delivers appraisal data directly to government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Fannie Mae (FNM). PCV Murcor is integrated with risk management software developer Veros Real Estate Solutions as part of the GSE's Collateral Data Delivery (CDD) initiative, according to a company announcement. "One of our top clients was chosen by Fannie Mae to be an early adopter of this technology and asked us to partner with them in being an early adopter of this technology as well," said PCV Murcor chief information officer Russell Lewis, in a press statement this week. Lewis added: "This technology will allow our clients to send appraisals directly to Fannie Mae leveraging our integration with Veros. We actually have vendors that have been delivering the appraisal data elements to us for several months now in anticipation of our ability to deliver the data to the new CDD system." Beginning July 1, 2010, Fannie Mae will require all of its lenders to submit appraisals in a data format prior to the delivery of the loan package, according to the PCV Murcor announcement. The GSE selected Veros late last year to be the sole technology provider for the CDD project with the responsibility for building, maintaining and supporting the CDD system. Write to Diana Golobay. Disclosure: the author holds no relevant investment positions.


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Take your first steps into creating herbal remedies with herbalists Kim Walker & Vicky Chown. Learn the basic skills that will enable you to unlock the uses of herbs for health and well-being.
The month of September signals the beginning of autumn and the time to gather roots & fruits. The plant has stored energy into its seeds for the new generation, or in its roots to start next years season. This hands-on workshop set in the gorgeous Queen's Wood herb garden, combines theory and practice to lead you through identifying this seasons herbs, their uses and how to make them into basic remedies including:
- Harvesting herbs - how to pick herbs, and when are the best times to do so
- Preserving herbs - drying, tinctures and infused oils
- Remedy making - making next step remedies
- Connecting with taste - tastes of herbs & their medicinal uses
- Make and take home some seasonal recipes & handouts
Full refunds are possible if cancellations are no later than 14 days before the walk. 50% refunds are available if cancellations are over 14 days. No refund is possible if the attendee cancels less than 72 hours before the walk. A transfer to another course may be available.


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Three U.S. in Kranjska Top 25
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, Dec. 21, 2001--Fredrik Nyberg of Sweden, showing no signs of problem from the torn knee ligaments of less than a year ago, won a World Cup giant slalom Thursday in 2:01.66, finishing .25 ahead of Austrian Benjamin Raich.
Three Americans scored points with Bode Miller (Franconia, NH), in 16th place, Erik Schlopy (Park City, UT) 22nd and Dane Spencer (Boise, ID) 25th. Outdoor Life Network will televise coverage of the race on Christmas Eve (Monday) at 9 p.m. EST.
"It was okay, but we have a little set of expectations these days. Bode had some problems at the top on his first run and then skied well," said Head GS/SL Coach Jesse Hunt, "but on the second run, he skied the top well and ran into problems on the bottom. It was great to see Dane in there and Erik scoring, too.
The weather was great but it's a sprint course, less than 60 seconds on the first run, so the guys had some stuff thrown at 'em they didn't expect. Friday is the last GS before Christmas, so they're ready to rip. They know they've got to charge and they want to finish on an up-note," Hunt said.
He said Chip Knight was shooting for a top-20 result after being 18th and 19th in the first two intervals, but he went down on a hip at the bottom of his run and missed qualifying.
Kranjska Gora, SLO - Dec. 20
Men's GS-1
1. Fredrik Nyberg, Sweden, 2:01.66
2. Benjamin Raich, Austria, 2:01.91
3. Uros Pavlovcic, Slovenia, 2:02.00
4. Didier Cuche, Switzerland, 2:02.05
5. Sami Uotila, Finland, 2:02.33
16. Bode Miller, Franconia, N.H., 2:03.17
22. Erik Schlopy, Park City, Utah, 2:03.60
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Emperor Yuan Shu's Biography
Yuan Shu (Gonglu)
Destiny of an Emperor : Destiny of an Emperor II (2)
155 – 199
Historical Analysis : Yuan Shu was a prominent figure in China whose misuse and corruption of power brought about numerous failures and subsequently an early death. He clashed with numerous warlords, including the forces of Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Dong Zhuo, and his brother Yuan Shao. In turn Yuan Shu allied with several southern generals, including Sun Jian and his son Sun Ce. However this alliance was later broken up as Yuan Shu, wary of foul play on Jian's part, broke off supplies to Sun Jian's army and ultimately cost him the battle. The two would make up and Sun Jian would present the Imperial Jade Seal to Yuan Shu.
After Dong Zhuo had been driven back by the allied forces, Yuan Shu was arguably at his most powerful stage. Cao Cao had driven him back towards the Shou Chun area, but with Sun Ce's help Yuan Shu was able to destroy Liu Yao of Shou Chun. Yuan Shu then proceeded to label himself the Emperor in dramatic fashion, a move that turned many a ruler and officer against him. His own troops were deserting him, yet he had this to say; The Yuan line springs from the Chen; the Chen descends from the Shun.


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Annie star Cameron Diaz, 42, and musician Benji Madden, 35, are married. The couple took the next step in their relationship yesterday (Jan. 5), tying the knot in front of approximately 100 guests at Cameron's Beverly Hills home. The couple only recently got engaged – just before Christmas – following a seven month relationship. This is the first marriage for both.
A rep confirms to People magazine that the event was an "intimate ceremony at their home in Los Angeles." As expected, the guests included big names such as Reese Witherspoon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Benji's brother and band mate, Joel Madden.
Supporting Cameron on her day as bridesmaids were Benji's sister-in-law Nicole Richie, Drew Barrymore, sister Chimene and assistant Jesse Lutz. Also in the wedding party was Benji's nephew Sparrow, who acted as ring bearer.
The couple told People magazine, "We couldn't be happier to begin our new journey together surrounded by our closest family and friends." ~Janine Wyslobicky


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A lightweight and cooling boot, developed for military use. It features a built-up construction on the last and is highly breathable. The shoe is partially made from Cordura and is lined with wicking Cambrelle®. Good breathability and low weight makes this shoe well adapted for use during the summer or when indoors. Technical characteristics: Good breathability and low weight.
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The effort and time a company puts into building and launching a loyalty platform makes the time after launch seem like smooth sailing. Right?
Not quite! After launch, you'll find there are numerous methods for evaluating your loyalty program and discovering opportunities to fine-tune your processes.
Once you've been operating long enough to gather some data (6 months to 1 year is a good time to start) there are different metrics you can use to gauge the success of your program. One area to focus on is the rewards and redemptions: how are your customers utilizing the platform?
Calculating Redemption Rates
The rate at which customers turn points into rewards can show you several things about your redemption platform. Redemption rate is the proportion of all points awarded which are then redeemed. To get this number, divide the number of points customers spend on rewards by the total number of points issued.
There are different ways you can assign a value to your reward points when calculating redemption rate. In this example here, Nerdwallet uses cents per point in their breakdown of frequent flyer programs redemption values. Companies that heavily feature coupons get their redemption rates by dividing the number of coupons issued by the number of coupons redeemed. Another example is credit card programs which assign one point per dollar spent. When you know your point value then take the time to calculate your redemption rate.
What Is A Good Redemption Rate?
Generally, you're looking for anything in the double digits – 10%-30% is a good range. 20% is considered the sweet spot for most major retailers. Single-digit redemption rates are a sign you might need to revisit your available rewards or focus more on marketing your rewards program.
Don't fall for the idea that a higher level of redemption is a bad sign. A high redemption rate is a great thing! It shows your loyalty platform is working – your customers are engaging in the platform. They're earning points and redeeming them for rewards. Your customers believe your program is valuable and your rewards are worth the time and effort put into accumulating points.
What If Redemption Rates Are Too High?
Again, you should never aim to have a 0% or close to 0% redemption rate. Even if a low redemption rate is more cost effective, it won't make your loyalty program sustainable long term. Customers won't take part in a rewards program that doesn't actually bring them any rewards.
However, there are cases when a high rate of redemption can be detrimental to your program success. The cost of redeeming rewards may start affecting your bottom line when your redemption rate is far above the average 10-30%. You may need to reevaluate how generous you're being when distributing points or the value of certain rewards if they're redeemed too quickly or easily.
How To Get To An Ideal Redemption Rate
There are methods for raising or lowering your redemption rate depending on your needs.
For lower redemption rates, the focus on engaging your customers. Design email newsletters reminding them of their points accumulated and the different rewards available. Study their accumulated points and past redemption history. If you run a tiered rewards program then provide suggestions for ways they could collect more points to reach the next tier level.
If your redemption rate is high enough that it's cutting into your revenue, carefully evaluate ways to adjust your rewards points value. Consider removing or replacing certain rewards items from your catalog. Another option is to raise the number of points required to redeem.
Be careful though – if your redemption rate is at a good level then your customers like what they see. Any significant changes could result in a downturn in redemptions and a loss of engagement with your customers.