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By Briana Vannozzi
Freezing rain caused sheets of black ice leading to hundreds of accidents and road and bridge closures across New Jersey and the tri-state area.
"We were turned around by the New York state troopers and told to, go back home because the New York State Thruway was closed," said Newburgh, N.Y. motorist John Mulligan.
New Jersey State Police reported 428 accidents by yesterday afternoon for areas they patrol, and nearly 200 calls for aide. The extent of the icing took both motorists and the emergency response crews by surprise.
"I'm surprised to hear the number of accidents. I thought there would be five or 10 or 20 along the highway but it's an enormous number," said New Jersey motorist David Mattson.
"Statewide, the New Jersey Department of Transportation had approximately 500 salt spreaders activated. They were activated early in the morning, and they were ready to go as soon as the precipitation began to fall," said Steve Schapiro of the NJDOT.
Several serious injuries were reported, and one fatality. A spokesperson for the Turnpike Authority tells us they recorded 93 accidents between 4 a.m. and 4 p.m., but says that number is likely to change once all the information is tallied. Three hundred seventy-three vehicles on the corridor had to be towed or pulled out of the median.
"Yesterday's weather is perhaps the most challenging conditions we can face in keeping the roads clear and safe for motorists. We can't pre-treat roads when the forecast is for rain because it washes the brine or the salt off the road," said Schapiro.
In Teaneck, more than 30 cars were involved in a crash. And along the Schuylkill in Pennsylvania, a deadly pile up killed three. It took state police more than seven hours to clear.
"I probably would have been out all day but because the roads were so bad, I tried to stay off the highways and stay home," said South Jersey motorist Raquel Washington.
As prepared as they were, NJDOT's spokesman says, "It was a situation yesterday where sometimes Mother Nature has the upper hand for a little while and that was the case while we were out there getting those roads treated."
Forecasters say another winter storm system is moving our way later this week, and urge motorists to take Sunday as a warning to monitor the weather and use caution on the roads.


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Ramaphosa must apologise to South Africans about CR17 controversy: Political expert
Political analyst and constitutional expert Professor Shadrack Gutto believes President Cyril Ramaphosa must apologise to the nation for the ongoing controversy regarding funders of his CR17 campaign for the ANC presidency.
This after reports at the weekend revealed some of the funders who pumped millions into Ramaphosa's successful bid to lead the ANC in the so-called Ramaphosa e-mail leaks.
The leaks further revealed that Ramaphosa might have known about some of the funders, contrary to his previous assertion that he was in no way involved in sourcing money for the campaign.
Gutto said for Ramaphosa to find peace, he must apologise to the nation and withdraw a court challenge to review public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's report into the matter, which was adverse for the president.
Gutto said: "I am no legal adviser for the president, but I would say the president has reached a position where he ought to apologise to the nation.
"Also, he actually has to remove the court action which he was taking against the public protector, questioning her findings that he may have broken the constitution and did not abide by executive ethics code.
"He must do what the public protector asked him to do and implement the remedial action."
New information has surfaced on the public protector's probe into President Cyril Ramaphosa. News24 claims that leaked emails show Ramaphosa knew who funded his CR17 campaign for the ANC presidency. The emails allegedly show that public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan played a central role in raising funds for the campaign. Ramaphosa was consulted about plans to approach donors, including Greek shipping tycoon Tony Georgiades, who was linked to the controversial arms deal, and a ''politically connected socialite'' previously suspected of smuggling gold out of SA.
Gutto said the Ramaphosa leaks must expose the gaps in the electoral system for political office in the country.
To this end, he believes the focus should not be on Ramaphosa but rather that a fully-fledged inquiry into funding of individuals and political parties must be established.
During the inquiry, he said, others, including those who competed against Ramaphosa for the ANC top job, must also be compelled to reveal their funders.
"Before the email leaks and the public protector's report, this is something the president should have known was wrong," said Gutto.
"It raises a lot of questions, and I think it is something that should apply to all the other candidates who competed for political positions within their parties in the run-up to the elections. It should not be limited only to him.
"People ought to know who contributed and how much. And those who contributed must indicate their purpose for the contributions," Gutto said.
"The talk around the funding of the president is a matter that has revealed serious loopholes in our electoral systems, inside political parties and even the IEC (Electoral Commission of South Africa)."
Gutto said the matter was "a turning point for the ANC" and it would serve the party to chart a clear way forward about about how leaders run for office within the party.
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Police response to London Bridge Terrorist Attack
The message below has been sent to the business community by the National Coordinator protect and Prepare.
"Firstly, I want to say that our thoughts are with the family and friends of those caught up in the dreadful incident at London Bridge. It is an absolute tragedy for everyone affected and on behalf of everybody within I want to extend my deepest sympathies.
Just before 1400hrs on 29th November, police officers responded to a stabbing incident near to London Bridge EC1. A male suspect was shot dead by armed officers after being tackled by some incredibly brave members of the public. Three others have been injured and are being treated in hospital.
In addition to being armed with a knife, the suspect was also wearing a belt which resembled an IED. Police now believe this to be a hoax device.
Since the national threat level was lowered to substantial earlier this month, Counter Terrorism Policing continue to remind businesses and the wider community that the threat is still very real. Substantial means that an attack is likely, and this tragic event has unfortunately shown us that this is very much the case.
I encourage you as our business partners, to review your security plans and processes in light of this incident. I would encourage you all to visit the NaCTSO and CPNI websites and ensure that you are fully aware of the advice that is available to you.
The incident is linked to The Fishmongers Hall venue where events take place. I therefore strongly advise businesses who are hosting events in the future to review both their risk assessments in relation to attendance lists and accreditation, and also their search and screening policies.
Further information around search and screening advice can be found on the CPNI website and also within NaCTSO's Crowded Places Guidance documents, to be found on the NaCTSO website.
Whilst we investigate the circumstances, this incident has been a reminder to us all that attacks can take place at any time and without warning. Therefore it is vitally important everyone remains alert but not alarmed. We, along with our partners in the intelligence services are doing everything we can right across the country to help prevent further attacks. But we do need your help.
Communities defeat terrorism, which is why we must maintain the strong relationship between the public and the police. We depend on you to be our extra eyes and ears to help keep all of our communities safe. We advise everyone to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious behaviour or activity to police, in confidence online at gov.uk/ACT or in an emergency the public should always call 999.
If you get caught up in the rare event of a weapons attack we urge you to follow the Run, Hide, Tell advice."


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Colossal is a giant lizard-like creature is attacking Seoul and Gloria (Anne Hathaway) realizes for some weird reason she is connected to this monster. If it weren't for a teasing scene at the beginning and the existence of reviews like this one, you might mistake Colossal for a certain kind of diffident, funny-sad, exasperating drama.
Kaiju is terrorizing Seoul
Kaiju is halfway around the from wherever Oscar and Gloria are. Eventually, it will battle a giant robot. What this has to do with two self-absorbed Americans is at first baffling, then intriguing, and finally obvious. We learned back in ninth-grade English that monsters are metaphors, and it's an insight that never gets old.
Colossal camouflages its deep subject, which is rage.
They are twinned — and also opposed — volcanoes of frustration and resentment. The disproportion between their personal feelings and the wanton destruction of real estate and innocent life is both comical and horrific, and also oddly persuasive. Inside each of us is a colossus with the power to smash everything to pieces.
This is a fun movie to watch and turns it inside out.
It turns Gloria's problems that collide with Oscar's sense of aggrieved entitlement. Mr. Sudeikis, to some degree, upstages Ms. Hathaway. Both play ingeniously against type, but while she is an anti-princess from the start — with some of the thrilling unpleasantness that galvanized his nice-guy persona and turns it inside out.
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Birthday's are kind of a big deal in the Davis house. I'll be honest, we'll find any excuse that we can to have a party. (and eat cake) We even celebrate Mia's birthday.
Mia had a little stuffed pig toy when she was a puppy that she absolutely loved. It didn't take her long to tear through the fabric and rip out the squeaker and remove all of the stuffing from it's fluffy pink belly though. (I think it lasted a total of 6 hours.) I sewed that pig together more times than I want to remember. After about a year Mia had shredded it into such tiny pieces that I just couldn't seem to piece it back together anymore. I had to throw the piggy remnants away.
I think that throwing her favorite toy away really traumatized her though because ever since then, she has become absolutely obsessed with the kids stuffed animals - especially their pigs.
Whenever Mia wants to get Ryan's attention, she'll run up to his room, steal the stuffed piggy off of his bed and parade around the house with it in her mouth.
Courtney has a piggy pillow pet that Mia absolutely loves too. Mia's been known to crouch behind her bed until no one is looking and pounce on the piggy. (And Courtney if she happens to be lying in the bed at the time.) It's pretty big but she still manages to run around the house with it in her mouth.
Maybe she's still looking for her pig that she had when she was a puppy. I looked for a replacement pig for years and I could never seem to find one similar to the first. Eventually, I stopped looking.
I happened to be picking up dog food in Wal Mart just before her birthday and I spotted a pink pig stuffed toy. I was similar to her first pig and I couldn't resist - I just HAD to get it for her birthday. I fully expected her to immediately rip out the squeakers (like she does to all of her toys) and to tear it apart but I knew she would love it for a short time anyway.
Well, turns out - she LOVES her piggy so much that she treats it with extreme care. She naps with piggy and carries it around the house all day! She even uses it as a pillow!
This is the same dog that will chew a tennis ball to shreds in less than a minute if she gets a hold of one. She is seriously destructive to all dog toys so it's completely shocking to see her treat this pig with such care. (Maybe she really does have a sensitive side.)
The stuffed pig turned out to be a great birthday present for our 6 year old dog.
What does all of that have to do with the recipe of the day? Absolutely nothing but I just couldn't bring myself to attach my piggy story to a pork recipe. (That just wouldn't be right.)
Today's recipe came from my taste of home magazine. This honey lime chicken was really tender and juicy and delicious.
Honey Lime Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup honey
2 Tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Combine wine, honey, lime juice and ginger.
Pour into a ziploc bag, add chicken and refrigerate 2 hours.
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Every year 30,000 people in the UK have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, but the survival rate is less than 1 in 10. The University of Portsmouth is on a mission to help change that.
They're doing this by providing year 9 schoolchildren on the Isle of Wight with free life-saving CPR training.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is an emergency procedure in which a person presses up and down on the casualty's chest (chest compressions) and gives them a series of rescue breaths to help save their life when they are in cardiac arrest.
On Wednesday 24 May, staff and students from the University's School of Health Sciences and Social Work, delivered the first pilot session to 80 year 9 pupils at the Island Free School in Ventnor.
The sessions involved staff and students teaching CPR techniques to the school pupils, who then had to demonstrate their own CPR skills to bring a life-like manikin back to life. The school pupils also had an opportunity to take part in hands-on activities in the University's bespoke emergency ambulance, which boasts an impressive suite of health and care simulators and technology-enhanced learning resources.
Island Free School pupils George Pullam and Elliot Parsons, really enjoyed the day: "The best bit of the day was knowing that I can now save someone's life. It was harder than I thought, the pumping on the chest was quite tiring," said George. "I liked the fact that I didn't know that I was doing it and it all came naturally. It's easy to learn, you just need patience."
University OPD student Rebekka Grey added: "These sessions are important because the population is getting older and heart attacks could be on the increase so everyone should have basic CPR knowledge. I've had to use these skills on more than one occasion so this is a fantastic idea."
Dr Mick Harper, Principal Lecturer and Technology Enhanced Learning Lead in the School of Health Sciences and Social Work, said: "We are really pleased to be delivering these sessions to children across our region. If one child is able to sustain a life over their own lifetime then we have served a great purpose."
The day was enhanced by the pupils having a careers talk from Cathy Armstrong, Future Careers Development Facilitator for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. She said: "We recognise the importance of inspiring and supporting young people who may be considering pursuing a career with the NHS. The Isle of Wight NHS trust is dedicated to supporting young people on the Isle of Wight, through their schools and colleges, to recognise their potential and offer various educational programmes to ensure a strong future workforce for the Isle of Wight."
If successful, the training programme will be rolled out to other schools on the Island and then in Portsmouth based on the results and outcomes of the pilot programme.


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If there is a U.S. recession lurking in the weeds, it's not showing up in our trash.
"Our business right now tells us the economy is still reasonably strong," Waste Management CEO Jim Fish said on Yahoo Finance's The First Trade.
The unicorn that is the 2019 U.S. recession didn't show up in Waste Management's second quarter results by any measure. Waste Management's second quarter sales rose a solid 6% year-over-year to $3.95 billion. Analysts had expected $3.94 billion.
Organic revenue growth in the company's key collection and disposal business rose 7%, powered mostly by volume. Operating profits for the segment rose by a faster 9.3% from the prior year as Fish kept a lid on expenses.
Fish told analysts on an earnings call Thursday that the pipeline of special waste business remains strong, as does the overall industrial waste complex. Customers are simply not pulling back, Fish suggested on the call.
Waste Management's earnings came in at $1.11 a share, better than analyst projections for $1.07 a share.
Fish told Yahoo Finance that the company is full steam ahead with investing aggressively in its business. Chief among the company's priorities include more tech inside its garbage trucks to better manage resources and a new state-of-the-art recycling center using robots.
Is an imminent recession ahead amid these solid sales numbers and bold capex plans from Waste Management? Unlikely.
The Federal Reserve should take note.
Brian Sozzi is an editor-at-large and co-host of The First Trade at Yahoo Finance. Follow him on Twitter @BrianSozzi
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Book of Days by James Rubert was the first book I finished after my last post, two weeks ago. It was a really neat read - one to make you stop and think - and I enjoyed every minute. It reminded me, in some ways, of a Peretti book (one of my favorite authors!). I've written a review for this book, which you can find HERE.
Making Waves by Lorna Stelstaid. was the next book I picked up, which Kait graciously let me borrow the last time she was here. It was such a fun read! I found myself chuckling and smirking at the light-heartedness of the story. It really grabs your attention from the getgo and carries you through the book. I really should use the book in one of Book Pondering's book beginnings on Friday - it has a comical beginning! :-P
The next book I grabbed was a thin one called My Son, John by Kathi Macias. I have read Kathi's Extreme Devotion series, and loved them...but sadly, was really dissapointed in this book. I kept expecting a curve-ball to be thrown into the murder. But the expected curve-ball never came. When I reached the end...I was just really dissapointed and kind of depressed, even. But, you can draw your own conclusions about this book - maybe it was just me. :-)
Out of my TBR pile I grabbed Robin Caroll's new book, In the Shadow of Evil. Wow! That was really good! I was instantly wrapped up in the murder and complex mystrey. Layla was a neat character to get to know - I enjoyed reading her story. The ending had a great twist to it that left the readering reeling. Just the kind of book I enjoy! My review can be found HERE.
I haven't read many Amish books, but the cover of Seek Me With All Your Heart was SO pretty, I had to get it. :-P lol Inside, the story of Emily and David is just as sweet. My review can be found HERE. Reading their story of healing and learning to love, I was left with sweet thoughts and looking forward to Beth Wisemen's next book in the Land of Canaan series.
I hadn't read a book by Vicki Hinze before, so didn't know what to expect when I picked up Deadly Ties. I can tell you, I was NOT dissapointed! Wow! What an adventure! I don't know how to tell you all the fast-action, suspenseful, wonderful parts or about all the awesome characters, but go HERE and you can read my review. I don't want to say too much and give this wonderful story away!
All I'll Ever Need was a neat book. The first one I've read by doctor and author Harry Kraus, it had a really neat mystery. I love the ones that leave you so confused and stumped that you are glued to the pages, wondering how the hero and heroine can ever get out of such a fix! That's exactly how I felt with this book! Shortly after reaching the halfway mark, I could NOT put this book down! My review can be found HERE.
Elizabeth Ludwig and Janelle Mowery wrote the first book in a series together entitled Where the Truth Lies. It was a great mystery! Casey was such a humorous character! I laughed over her Post-It notes! If you want to read more about this book and what adventures you will find inside - you can read my review of it HERE.
Lastly, I just finished up reading The Voyage of Promise by Kay Strom last night. I've already posted a review of it, which you can read HERE. The book was touching and I couldn't help feeling Grace's loss throughout the book. The horror's of the slave trade and what Africans had to endure on a slaveship was aweful. While it was sad to see how deprave some human's can me, it was also an eye opener - this is part of our history. It really did happen. I recommend you get this book! :-)
9 comments:
- Isaacpermann said...
Hmmm...maybe I should try reading the Book of Days by James Rubert. I really like Peretti so...
One question: Is this book have some good scares in it like a Peretti or Dekker book has?
- March 5, 2011 at 5:38 AM
- Katie Marie said...
Isaac - No, not really. Nothing scary, not like Oath.
I said it reminded me of a Peretti because of the storyline - Cameron is looking for a book with the past, present, and future of everyone who has lived or ever will live. Which is made up and unbelievable to really think there would be a book like that on earth.
I don't want to spoil the ending, but while it wasn't an actual book, it was still nonrealistic. So...thus why I say it is a Peretti.
Was that confusing?? lol! So sorry if it was. Let me know and I can explain more fully. :-) But, even though it isn't like a Peretti/Dekker in that respect, I think you'd like it. I've heard Rubert's first book, Rooms, is equally good, but I haven't read it yet.
~ Katy
- March 5, 2011 at 7:14 AM
- Isaacpermann said...
Katy- OK, thanks. Ya, I might try it sometime. I really like the Christian Thrillers but this sounds like it might be good too.
Thanks! And it wasn't all that confusing what you said--just a wee bit! lol!
- March 5, 2011 at 7:36 AM
- Katie Marie said...
Sorry about that, Isaac - I can ramble on a lot! :-P
Yes, it was somewhat of a thriller, tho I enjoyed the mystery in it and discovering all the character's past. :-)
Have you read all of Peretti's books? Dekker? The last Dekker I read was ADAM and if you want something scary to read - read ADAM! :-P lol
~ Katy
- March 5, 2011 at 9:41 AM
- Unknown said...
Isaac - If you like Peretti, than I think you'd like Dekker for sure! Katy prefers Peretti over Dekker, but I think she's crazy. ;) He's amazing! From the one's I've read, Skin is Dekker's most suspense/thriller-ey. lol
Another one to check out is Chuck Black. While he isn't a thriller author, he has some great fantasy books that are loosely based on Biblical events. They're really good, so if you like Fantasy that's one to try!
Thanks for stopping by!
- Kait(a.k.a Jane)
- March 5, 2011 at 9:48 AM
- Isaacpermann said...
Katy- I haven't read all of Peretti's books, but a lot. My parents aren't so much into this thriller genre like i'm in! :P And the only Dekker books I've read are Chosen and Three.
Maybe i'll check out Adam after Book of days... :)
Kait or Jane or whoever- Yes, I've read all of Black's books. They are great and I can't wait until he puts them into movies like he is planning to do. Oh, and I'll check out Skin after Book of Days and Adam! haha!
Thank you guys (or gals, would be more like it) for you help! Very much appreciated.
- Isaac
- March 5, 2011 at 9:58 AM
- Katie Marie said...
Oh okay, cool. Have you read Peretti's teen series, Hangman's Curse and Nightmare Academy? Those are really good too. :-)
Yes, Adam was neat! Below is my review of the book, if you're curious. I liked it - it was pretty creepy! lol
~ Katy
- March 7, 2011 at 6:56 AM
- Isaacpermann said...
I have read the first chapter of Hangman's Curse (on Amazon, if thats the one that starts out with a american football game) And I thought it was a great first chapter... might have to get the whole book though at some point.
My to-read list is getting bigger by the day...haha! I don't read A LOT because I don't really have the time or else I would be reading every book I could get my hands on. lol.
- March 7, 2011 at 8:00 AM
- Katie Marie said...
Ya, the beginning is great and it continues to get better from there! They made a movie based on the book, but I don't think it's half as good as the book. :-) lol
I know whatcha mean! I go through spurts where I have lotsa time to read...and then some times when I just don't! :-)
~ Katy
- March 7, 2011 at 8:07 AM


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Some mornings I'm up this early excitedly, nervously, and eagerly thinking about the endless possibilities, the choices that lay before/ahead of me, and the strategies I must implement to get to my ultimate goals. Can a path be so clear, yet contradictorily hazy at the same time? I know what I want, and I feel like I'm finding my purpose… Yet the current crossroads I'm at have temporarily seized my practicality. It's not because I don't know which road to choose, that much is clear. It's because looking in one direction, I see a clear map drawn out- one with stability, safety and a traditionally written guideline to what most people would deem as success.
Looking at that road gives me a sense of comfort, but the overpowering nag of my soul's calling has me positioning towards a path that seems to not yet exist… Where I can clearly see the dreams of my heart's desire– but I also see inevitable moments of utter uncertainty, loneliness, massive decisions, difficult choices, loss, judgement, and periods of undesirable lessons.
Will this deter me from taking the road I know is meant to be my journey? Will the fear of such uncertainty make me cower away and slug along the smoothly paved road? Absolutely not… Mediocrity isn't an option in my cards, however momentarily tempting the prospect of a safe zone may be. I simply refuse to settle for things I have no true passion for. It'll take 10x the discipline and dedication, but it will no doubt be 100% worth it. So, it's time to pull the plug on this stupid excuse of mental preparation, and move towards the road I'll ultimately enjoy paving on my own.


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Morgan Sindall to build £10 million Industry Engagement Building for Scottish Enterprise
Morgan Sindall has been chosen to deliver Scottish Enterprise's new £10 million Industry Engagement building in Glasgow's International Technology and Renewable Energy Zone (ITREZ).
The leading UK construction, infrastructure and design company won the contract to build the five storey, 53,819 sq ft office complex which is to become the headquarters for the new Technology Strategy Board funded Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.
This new catapult will focus on technologies applicable to offshore wind, tidal and wave power. The Industry Engagement building will also offer Grade A office space for companies in the renewable energy sector which will focus on developing and capitalising on the growing renewable energy sector.
The IEB is the latest development in the ITREZ, a global research and development hub which brings businesses and academia together to work collaboratively on the development of the offshore renewables sector.
ITREZ also includes the University of Strathclyde's Technology Innovation Centre which is home to academics from the University's four faculties; science, engineering, business and the social sciences.
Eddie Carr, area director for Morgan Sindall, says: "The Industry Engagement Building sets the precedent for Scotland's flagship International Renewable Energy Zone which offers companies a perfect environment to harness cutting edge research, access the best people and develop products which will help shape the renewable energy industry of tomorrow. Scotland is a world leader in the development of offshore renewable technology and we are pleased to have been chosen as the preferred developer for this scheme."
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Why Scalability Matters in Today's Ecommerce MarketplaceJuly 20, 2017 No Comments
Featured article by Andre Smith, Internet Marketing and E-Commerce specialist
Launching and operating a successful ecommerce store requires keeping an eye on many different metrics at once. You've got your ROIs, CTRs, AOVs and on and on and on, just to name a few of the acronyms your team deals with on a daily basis. However, within all of that, nothing will throw a monkey wrench into the works of your ecommerce operation faster than a platform that's not scalable. After all, online stores aren't static, predictable entities. This is why scalability matters more than ever in today's competitive ecommerce marketplace.
Ecommerce Peaks and Valleys
There's no magical crystal ball that can tell you exactly how many visitors you'll have at a certain time. You can certainly comb through analytics and create a predictive roadmap for the future, but nothing is written in stone. Online retail ebbs and flows depending on the time of year, the day of week, the time of day and the trends of the moment.
For example, your store may seem like a different company altogether in the summer versus in the winter. Analysts at SumAll collected data from 3,000 retailers totaling $500 million in sales over four years and found July sales were 30 percent lower than December sales. Customers also ordered less per transaction in the summer ($81.87 in August compared to $86.07 year-round).
Traffic levels also change based on special promotions. The last thing you want is for your servers to crash two minutes after your highly anticipated flash sale goes live. So what do these ups and downs mean for modern web-based retailers?
One of the major goals of any enterprise ecommerce solutions comparison should be to find a platform capable of handling holiday rushes as well as off-season slumps; the mundane Mondays as well as the annual sales. If you don't want to fiddle with technical issues and troubleshooting, it helps to host your store on a platform like Shopify Plus with 99.99 percent uptime and limitless bandwidth. That way, you can worry more about planning your sales events and less about whether your site is going to go down or slow down and bounce visitors.
Consequences of "Scale Fail"
What are the consequences of failure to scale? Besides your store literally losing out on lucrative conversions you could have had in the bag, it reflects poorly on your brand. While 22 percent of overall damage comes from lost revenue, there are other intangible costs of downtime, like the 37 percent that stems from reputational damage.
If a customer tries to enter your site only to find an error message because a traffic spike stalled your servers, they'll likely click the "X" in the corner and take their business elsewhere. They won't see all of the complicated back-end logistics. They'll just see an error message on a site that can't meet their needs. Because you don't get a second chance at first impressions you have to make sure your site works every time.
While you might start out with just a handful of customers, to grow successfully you'll have to figure out how to provide the same level of responsive service to a much larger audience. It's both a blessing and a curse—on the one hand your hard work has paid off and your e-store is growing, but you also have to do everything you can to make sure it's scalable every step of the way. Choose your platform wisely and you'll alleviate growing pains, because scalability absolutely matters in today's ecommerce marketplace.
Andre Smith is an Internet, Marketing and E-Commerce specialist with several years of experience in the industry. He has watched as the world of online business has grown and adapted to new technologies, and he has made it his mission to help keep businesses informed and up to date.
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OPINION: More bang for your buck in a depressed market
CAPE TOWN - Investors tend to feel happiest when the market is buoyant. When prices fall, so do their spirits … except for those index investors who know a regular investment made when the JSE is at a low point will get them a bigger slice of the market.
Newspaper headlines tell us that the JSE is headed for its worst monthly performance in a decade and there are fears that the downside momentum will continue. We are told that for the first time in a long time, almost every major asset class has fallen into negative territory for the year.
For a long-term retirement saver this is not all bad news since investing in a depressed market is much like buying shares on a sale.
It is worth noting that the month of October does tend to unnerve investors. In fact, since 1950 it has been the most volatile month for the S&P500.
It has also seen the most famous of market crashes: Black Tuesday (1929), Black Friday (1987) and a big part of the Global Financial Crises (2008)
Locally, the market is under pressure from all sides: a technical recession, a slew of negative earnings surprises, bearish sentiment towards emerging markets in general and, more recently, weakness in sympathy with the US market sell-off.
So prices are low, which means it is a good time to buy and a terrible time to stall your long-term savings programme, worse even to sell down your investments.
Periods of low returns, like we are seeing now, always cause concern. But the biggest risk when markets do sell off is that people panic.
They either don't invest at all, or they move their savings to a less risky product. This is how value is destroyed for long-term investors, such as retirement savers.
At times like this it is more important than ever to remember the golden rule of investing: It's not about timing the market, but simply time in the market.
If you are saving in a high equity portfolio, your expectation should be that there will be periods where markets are strong and period where markets are weak.
There is a certain expectation of long-term returns, but those returns will be lumpy.
When you are in a period of low returns, which is where we are now, you can look forward to a period of higher returns.
Unless you have an immediate need for your savings it is better to stay invested in the market.
Selling now will lock in your losses, meaning you won't have a chance to make your money back.
Markets tend to mean revert, and that can happen quickly.
This is not a good time to freeze your savings programme. Any regular sum you are investing into your retirement policy will buy you more units in a high equity fund when the price is low. Think of it as a discount of sorts.
If you are a long-term investor (ie if you have five years or more remaining before you need to access your savings) you have time to ride out short-term volatility.
Yes, it can be an emotional rollercoaster, but just remember investors don't get growth in a straight line. Periods of below average returns have always been followed by periods of above average returns.
What matters is the size of your retirement pot when you retire. Your regular (monthly) savings buy more investment units when prices are low. All else equal, you are better off buying (saving) when prices are low and selling when prices are high. As a long-term buyer of investment units we should smile and welcome low prices.
Steven Nathan is the chief executive and founder of 10X Investments
The views expressed here are not necessarily those of Independent Media.


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While tax reform isn't exactly a sure thing just yet, it does appear that the standard deduction could rise and the popular mortgage interest deduction could become far less useful to many people. The good news is that if you plan to claim the mortgage interest deduction on your 2017 tax return, there's a way to squeeze some extra tax savings out of it.
One important point to know about the mortgage interest deduction
Under current tax law, mortgage interest on up to $1 million in mortgages is tax-deductible for taxpayers who choose to itemize deductions. This can be a mortgage used to construct, buy, or improve a first or second home. In addition, interest on up to $100,000 of home equity debt can be deductible. For individuals who use the "married filing separately" tax filing status, these debt limits are cut in half.
Here's the key point for the purposes of our discussion. The deduction is based on the mortgage interest you actually paid during the calendar year, which will be reported by your mortgage servicing company on Form 1098. It is not based on the amount of interest that was due during the calendar year.
This means that you can make your 12 regularly scheduled mortgage payments that are due throughout 2017 and can make your January 2018 payment before 2017 comes to an end. By doing this, you'll have paid 13 months' worth of mortgage interest during 2017 and could be entitled to a larger mortgage interest deduction.
Why it could be smart to take advantage in 2017
There are two big reasons to make your January mortgage payment before the end of 2018, and they both have to do with tax reform.
First, virtually everyone involved in the tax reform process is advocating a standard deduction that is roughly twice the current amount. In order to take advantage of the mortgage interest deduction, you need to itemize deductions on your tax return. Well, the combination of a significantly higher standard deduction and the elimination of many other potential deductions would mean that far fewer people would be able to use the deduction at all, even if they've been using it for years.
Second, even if you are able to take advantage of the mortgage interest deduction in 2018, there's a strong possibility that your marginal tax rate will be lower next year. For example, if you're in the 28% tax bracket now and find yourself in the 25% tax bracket next year, every dollar in deductions becomes slightly less valuable to you. To be clear, a lower marginal tax rate is a good problem to have, but my point is that if this is the case, maximizing your deductions in 2017 could be the smarter move.
Finally, it's also worth mentioning that the first version of the tax reform bill would cut the maximum amount of mortgage debt usable for the deduction in half to $500,000; however, this would not apply to existing loans.
How much more could you save?
While it's impossible for me to tell you how much this could affect you without knowing your mortgage balance, interest rate, and marginal tax bracket, this move could easily translate into tax savings in the hundreds. To estimate your savings, check out how much of your mortgage payments go to interest -- you can usually find a breakdown of your monthly payment on your latest mortgage statement, or for a month-by-month breakdown, look for your amortization schedule, either online or in paper form.
Once you know about how much interest your January 2018 payment will represent, multiply this amount by your marginal tax rate, or tax bracket. For example, if you'll pay $600 in additional interest and you are in the 25% tax bracket, making an additional mortgage payment before the end of 2017 could save you $150 on your taxes.
The bottom line that saving money on your taxes is always a plus, and taking full advantage of the mortgage interest deduction in 2017 could be an especially smart move since the deduction may not be as advantageous in future tax years.


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NEW ORLEANS -- Covenant men's cross country runner Nate Collins, women's runners Lilly Smith and Hannah Samuels, along with both men's and women's programs were honored recently by the USTFCCCA (U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association) for their academic exploits.
Collins, Smith, and Samuels were all named to the All-Academic team, which requires that honorees have a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or greater and finish among the top 25 percent of finishers at their respective regional championships.
For a sixth straight year under head coach Katie Stanford, both programs were honored as All-Academic Teams by the organization. Programs must have compiled a cumulative GPA or 3.10 or greater and competed in at least five different meets with at least five runners representing their school at each in order to qualify. The women had a team GPA of 3.42, while the men compiled a 3.28.
Overall, there were 393 teams honored by the USTFCCCA today. Of those teams, 215 of them were women's programs and 178 of them were men's teams.
Collins had a strong rookie season. The freshman from Birmingham, Ala., earned first team All-USA South honors after placing fifth at the conference meet. At the regional meet, Collins was 54th overall. He was a two-time USA South Rookie Runner of the Week honoree, earning the award on Sept. 3 and Sept. 24
Smith and Samuels once again led the women's team.
Smith, a senior from Weaverville, N.C., had one of the best seasons for an individual in program history. She captured a second straight USA South Runner of the Year honor after being a four-time Runner of the Week recipient and holding four of the top five 6k times in the conference. Smith qualified for the NCAA Cross Country Championships, becoming the first Covenant runner to do so, after finishing ninth with a then-second best program 6k time of 22:57.6 at the NCAA South/Southeast Region meet. At the national meet, Smith placed 104th, out of 279 runners, at the NCAA Championships and shattered her own program record in the 6k at 22:34.8.
Samuels, a senior from Dothan, Ala., placed 54th at the region meet. She earned All-USA South second team honors after placing 12th with a 6k time of 24:44.7, a season-best mark, at the conference meet. Samuels had three top 10 finishes on the year.
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The Liars Club
Award winning and internationally renowned Tiki Dive Bar and Caribbean Rum Shop, The Liars Club, is back with a new look and a new cocktail menu. The venue, which has long been a popular destination for Manchester's rum lovers, reopened its freshly painted doors to the public on Friday 9th June.
At a cost of £250,000, the two-month long refurbishment included new entrance seating, fresh lighting and a higher ceiling. Situated on Bridge Street in the heart of the city, The Liars Club has relaunched with more than just a new lick of paint.
It's also got a brand spanking new cocktail menu, where 20 tongue-tingling new tipples will sit alongside the bar's infamous Zombie, which is made from a secret mix of various super-strength rums with absinthe, velvet falernum and cherry brandy and a blend of exotic fruit juices so strong drinkers are limited to two per person.
The new interior is typically loud and flashy; blending perfectly with the bar's alcoholic offering. Bright yellow banquette seating lines the edge of the space with Polynesian-inspired wallpaper and prints. Tables come in the form of empty rum barrels that have been put to new use.
With the menu featuring names such as Painkiller; 5 Spice and Stormy; The Lost Lady, and South of St Johns, the team of first-class bar tenders have defined a list of drinks, ingredients and names to put Manchester firmly on the Tiki World stage with Tiki classics alongside Liars Club original drinks.
In true Liars Club style, the new selection of cocktails at this Polynesian paradise are not for the faint-hearted, alongside the 20 brand new cocktails, The Liars Club is housing more than 180 different rums from around the world, meaning rum lovers are literally going to be in Tiki heaven.
Tiki master and bar owner, Captain Lyndon Higginson said:
"We like to be full of surprises at The Liars Club and we look forward to reopening with our new look and new menu this Friday. The bar looks ace and I am super proud of our new cocktail menu with carefully selected world rums and Tiki classics, which I know our customers are going to love working their way through."
The Liars Club also offers Cocktail Masterclasses where customers can learn about the history of rum and have a go at making some signature concoctions.
The Liars Club, Manchester's number one Tiki Dive Bar and Caribbean Rum Shop, is open seven days a week from 5pm till 4am. The bar offers happy hour drinking from 5 till 9pm each day, with a third off sharers and two cocktails for £10.
For further information please visit: theliarsclub.co.uk.


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- Whiteside Router Bits
- Brand: Whiteside | Category: Router Accessories
First, pardon the commercial web site photo. I usually prefer to post my own photos, but in this case, the image from the web site shows it best.
This router bit is such a great performer. I've used two-flute flush trim bits for years with mixed success. If you can manage to run with the grain, they work beautifully. Using a combination bit with bearings on the top and bottom helps with that because you can flip the piece with the template attached and adjust the bit height so that you can deal with the grain better. The problem comes when the wood has wild, fluctuating grain. There's no way to work with the grain when it's changing every few inches.
That's where this Whiteside bit shines. The spiral up/down design provides a compression cut, so that the shear for the top and bottom of the board is towards the center, eliminating any fuzzy edges. It also is as sharp as it can be, and the large shear angle allows it to cut down or up the grain with ease. (Even with that, going around a curve and into the grain should be handled with caution).
The shear angle also completely eliminates any washboard effect on the trimmed surface. It's clean and ready with no need to sand it smooth.
At $110+, this bit is not cheap, but like all Whiteside bits, its quality is as good as it gets, and if you have a need to do lots of trim cuts cleanly, it's a flawless performer.
My need for it not only involves expensive exotic hardwoods, but the trim step is several steps into the process, so if I have to toss the piece due to tear out, I'm wasting not only money, but time. So far this bit has caused zero defects that required scrapping the piece.
-- Half of what we read or hear about finishing is right. We just don't know which half! — Bob Flexner
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#1 posted 10-29-2017 12:23 PM
Do they make this with the bearings on the bottom? Most of the time when I'm using the router to make multiple pieces the pattern is the sled portion of the jig with the piece being cut clamped on top of the pattern.
-- Earl "I'm a pessamist - generally that increases the chance that things will turn out better than expected"
#2 posted 10-29-2017 01:09 PM
No affiliation with Whiteside, but your question prompted my curiosity. Yes they do but in a different format.
Hope this helps.
#3 posted 10-29-2017 02:12 PM
I do a lot of template work and have lusted after these bits, but the cost oy!
I have been using Whiteside's straight flute top/bottom bearing bits in the manner you mention to keep the grain going "downhill" during the cut. It works excellent, but there still is some minor sanding and occasional burning.
You may have convinced me to pry open my wallet 8^)
#4 posted 10-29-2017 02:26 PM
There's a review for that bit here. I'm sure the larger cut diameter helps, but I struggled with the cost of this one, and spending another $55 was too much. Also the 1-1/2" cut length on this one will make it useful in more situations for me.
-- Half of what we read or hear about finishing is right. We just don't know which half! — Bob Flexner
#5 posted 10-29-2017 04:13 PM
Thanks for the review.
-- Tyvekboy -- Marietta, GA ………….. one can never be too organized
#6 posted 10-31-2017 01:14 PM
Any time you have the spiral up/down combination, it's refered to as a compression bit. They are usually used for cutting plywood on CNC routers, where the work piece is securely fixed and the cutting head is firmly controlled.
I've never seen one with a guide bearing before. That's really going to make compression bits much more usable for router tables and hand routers.
Thanks for sharing.
-- Matt -- I yam what I yam and that's all what I yam
#7 posted 10-31-2017 05:34 PM
I'm sure that is a great bit. For those woodworkers that need a clean cutting spiral bit, but don't want to spend that much, the RFT2100 1/4-Inch Diameter Spiral Flush Trim Up Cut bit is available. I think I paid about $37 and performance has been flawless. It looks almost identical, it's just a down shear rather than a compression bit.
Larger diameter spiral bits are available too, but the price jumps significantly. Sometimes the 1/4" diameter can be an advantage because it creates a smaller radius and follows a pattern more closely (I especially notice this on inside corners).
-- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush
#8 posted 10-31-2017 06:13 PM
I use milling bits as "cheap" spiral router bits. The high speed steel versions are sharper than carbide (don't last as long however). They tend to be much cheaper than bits labeled as "router bit" and can be found on sale frequently. Carbide milling bits tend to cost the same as the equivalent router bit.
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Iranian, Russian top unis. sign 30 MoUs
TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (Press Shia) – Iran and Russia signed 30 memorandums of understanding in the 2nd summit of Iranian and Russian Top Universities' Chancellors in Tehran.
The MoUs were signed between the two sides with an aim to expand scientific and educational activities, student and professor transfer, holding joint courses and conducting joint research.
23 Russian delegations with 20 chancellors from Moscow State University, Gubkin, Lobachevsky University, kabardino-balkar state university, etc. took part in the summit and signed agreements with University of Tehran, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Shahid Beheshti University, Shiraz University, Sharif University of Technology, and Isfahan University.
Iran University of Science and Technology will be also having scientific cooperation with Saint Petersburg State Polytechnic University under an MoU signed between the two universities.
The first joint meeting of Iranian and Russian Top Universities was held at the venue of Central Library in Lomonosov Moscow State University on 28 October, 2015. The third summit will be once again hosted by Russia.


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Although Valentine's Day is naturally the first thing that comes to mind when you see these Valentine Gummy Bear Sugar Cookies, there are really so many occasions when heart cookies work. You can whip up a batch for Mother's Day, Date Night, or any other time you'd like to share your love with someone. You could just whip up a batch to share with your favorite "gummy bear-loving" friend. After all, gummy bears are the key ingredient!
Did you know that the largest gummy bear on record weighed 81 pounds? It was two feet tall and two-feet wide – making it sound more like a gummy block than a bear! But you'll only need regular-sized gummy bears for making these fun cookies. Gummy bears, and some freshly-made sugar cookie dough from a box.
The coolest thing about making these Valentine Gummy Bear Sugar Cookies for someone – they are super easy, but never fail to impress. After all, most people don't think of gummy bears as something you can melt down and add to cookies. So when you reveal the "secret ingredient", don't be surprised if they stare at you with wonder – as they help themselves to a few more cookies!
Valentine Gummy Bear Sugar Cookies
While we have made this recipe for Valentine's Day, you can use any shaped cookie cutter or thumbprint shape you like and make gummy bear cookies for any occasion.
Valentine Gummy Bear Sugar Cookies are super easy, yet impressive. Wow everyone with the surprise ingredient – gummy bears!
Ingredients you need to make Valentine Gummy Bear Sugar Cookies
This recipe goes together in about 20 minutes because we're using a sugar cookie mix to save time.
However, if you want to make some sugar cookies from scratch, you can find our homemade sugar cookies recipe in our Hocus Pocus and Grinch sugar cookie recipes. Can you tell we love holiday themed sugar cookies?
You'll need:
- 1 Package of sugar cookie mix + ingredients listed on the box to make it
- Red gummy bears
How to make Valentine Gummy Bear Sugar Cookies
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Valentine Gummy Heart Cookies
Ingredients to Make Valentine Gummy Bear Sugar Cookies
- 1 pkg Sugar Cookie Mix PLUS Ingredients listed on the box
- Red Gummy Bears
Instructions to Make Valentine Gummy Bear Sugar Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare the sugar cookie mix as directed on the package.
- Form the sugar cookie batter into small balls with a tablespoon of the batter, and slightly flatten.
- Place the formed cookies into a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cut the red gummy bears in half lengthwise. You will need one gummy bear for each cookie.
- Gently press down with your index or pinky finger into the center of each cookie, forming a "v" or heart shape. These cookies turn out better if you can create a fairly deep indent by going back and pressing down with the tip of your finger, but be careful not to push too far through the bottom of the cookie.
- Place one half of the red gummy bear into each of the two sections of the heart shape on each cookie.
- Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes until they are cooked through, and the gummy bears have melted in the center.
- If your gummy bears are not completely melted, you can take a toothpick, and swirl them around to finish melting them and distribute the gummy candy around the heart shape on each cookie.
- Let the cookies cool, and serve.
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My son was lucky enough to be selected as one of sixteen students from across the country to attend LLCipher a few years ago. Lincoln Laboratory offers this FREE summer workshop for high school students who are interested in cybersecurity and math. Students will learn how to build a secure encryption scheme and digital signature.
Persons from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply
Dates: Aug 6 - 11, 2018
Time: 10 am -4 pm
Location: MIT, Cambridge, MA
Cost: Free, lunch provided
Register here
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Things to Consider When Choosing a Real Estate School
One of the most lucrative and satisfying careers for one to be in is real estate. A lot of people usually want to get into that career. To get into that career you must first acquire the necessary skills and knowledge that will help you to start string and grow in that career. The first step that you should take in your journey to join this real estate career is by first choosing the best real estate school. Selecting the right and best real estate school will have a big impact on how your career in real estate will begin and potentially how it will grow. There are very many real estate schools that one can be able to select. If you select a real estate school that is not good it could have a negative impact on how your career begins. Many factors affect how good and bad a certain real estate school will be. Take into account the following factors as you choose the best real estate school to join.
The first aspect that should be taken into account is the length of time that the real estate school has been operational. Whenever you are letting any organization or business. Always prioritize the ones that have many years of experience. Just like in this case, you should choose a real estate school that has been operational for very many years as opposed to one that has been recently set up. One of the main reason for this bias is that such real estate schools are up to date with all the regulations and laws of the local real estate market. Such an experienced school is also in a better position to be able to tell you what the real estate market trends are.
Secondly, you should consider the reputation of a real estate school. In certain careers such as medicine or even real estate, the kind of school you went to is of importance. If you want to be held in high esteem as you enter a career in the real estate market then you should ensure that you go to a reputable real estate school. The real estate school should be recognized and revered by both actually real estate companies and agents as well as clients. To get to know the kind of reputation that the real estate school has you should consider the reviews that they have. As well as take a look at the notable career real estate agents that graduated from the school. Ensure that the real estate school that you select is licensed and recognized by the relevant government bodies.
Finally, you should consider the location of the school. If you want to be a real estate agent in a certain region, then choose to go to a real estate school that is located in that area. This is because real estate markets usually vary for a place to place. If you want to get the best real estate studies of a place then choose a local real estate school.


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CN Award Winners 2016
26th February 2016
It is a great honour to announce our new title as 'Roofing Specialists of the Year' 2016 by Construction News magazine. Full press release from Construction News below:
A combination of traditional values, progressive attitudes and commitment to skills underpinned the winner of this year's Roofing Specialist award.
Greenough & Sons Roofing Contractors, a slate and lead roofing specialist, impressed the judges by going "above and beyond" what would normally be expected of a small contractor in today's marketplace.
The Anglesey-based firm, which typically has around 30 staff on its books, showed a commitment to skills beyond some of its larger rivals, offering bespoke training and support to young, local people in north Wales, alongside a dedication to maintaining the highest health and safety standards.
Greenough's focus on heritage projects in the UK won plaudits among the judges, who praised the firm's "highly skilled and technical" work on major projects such as Chester Town Hall's re-roofing.
"Without companies like them, heritage buildings in the UK would be under real threat," the panel said.
The firm is the country's largest user of Welsh roofing slate and has encouraged the use and re-use of this local material in all the projects it has worked on.
The company's success has also led to work abroad, with projects in Finland, Australia, Canada and Russia already under its belt. It is also set to work in Denmark on a re-roofing project in 2016.
Although the company has a focus on traditional materials and techniques, the judges were also impressed by the firm's dedication to innovation.
Staff are encouraged to put forward their own innovations for the business, and the firm has invented a specialist anti-theft clip system on lead roofing panels to dramatically reduce the chance of theft from historic buildings.
"Greenough showed a very impressive range of incredibly intricate and technical projects ranging from large to small," the judges said, with some of the oldest churches in Wales among its schemes.
The judges praised the firm's commitment to skills and its desire to support and employ local young people. They were impressed by Greenough's willingness to inspire the next generation into construction - the firm acts as a CITB construction ambassador and regularly visits schools to tell children about the projects it works on.
The company is expected to post a healthy profit this financial year, and the judges recognised that there would be "a great opportunity to grow the business".
With its commitment to traditional skills and a desire to inspire interest in construction, Greenough & Sons is "supporting a skill base that is rapidly disappearing, and should be rewarded for that", the judges concluded.


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A truly geeeenius piece of buzz marketing done for Heineken by JWT Italia (well beyondM25).
They got 200+ football lovers partners/lecturers/bosses to convince their man to reluctantly go to a classical music concert on the same night that the AC Milan vs Real Madrid champions league match was live on Sky Sports, one of the biggest clashes you can find in football.
Once the concert started words start appearing on the screen behind the performers and it soon becomes clear that they have been pranked and then they start to show the match cementing the message that Heineken are 'made to entertain'
In the days following, the stunt was tweeted, blogged and covered in the news (TV and Print) all over the world – Brilliantly clever!
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8 hours in total
Lunch, transport included
Pick up at your accommodation
What To Expect
In this trip, you are going to explore the best highlights of Phuket including views of its most famous beaches on the island. Along the way to the center of Phuket city, you will pass by the Western side of the island, with the beautiful Karon, Kata beaches, and one of the biggest party capitals of Asia - Patong beach.
Once arrived in Phuket City, we will roam around the historical streets of Phuket town that feature an exciting mix of old and new architectural structures. You will not be able to resist the charm of gorgeous buildings with the influence of Sino-Portuguese architectures.
Next, we will visit a local pearl workshop named Pearl Farm & Pearl Shop, a family business that has attracted visitors from all over the world. With up to 100,000 oysters bred annually and over 50,000 pieces of pearl jewelry designed by the talented hands of the local workers. We will also stop by the Wang Talang, a gem lapidary factory, where you can see the different Phuket gemstones of various values such as rubies, emerald, sapphires, diamonds, gold, and how they are cultivated.
Our next stop is Wat Chalong, the largest and most revered Buddhist monastery in Phuket. Here you will learn the stories of the monks Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, to whom Wat Chalong is dedicated, as you walk past the gilt statues and step into ornate pagodas.
We will head to the Big Buddha Mountain. With an average than 1,000 people pay a visit to the place each day, it is one of the must-see attractions on the island of Phuket. Despite such popularity, the surrounding atmosphere still offers visitors a feeling of peace thanks to the soft sounds of tinkling bells and dharma music.
After that, you will be taken to Phuket viewpoint, where you can enjoy a breathtaking sight of the crystal clear blue waters and the golden bay of Kata Noi, Kata, and Karon beach.
The trip ends with a stunning sunset at Promthep Cape. This site is probably the most well-known symbol of Phuket at the southernmost point of the island. Don't forget to take out your camera and capture this moment!
- 10:30 am: Pick you up from your hotel and drive along the west coast of the island in Phuket.
- Pass by Patong beach, Kata beach, Karon beach, and Rawai beach before we head to Phuket city.
- Explore the historical streets of Phuket town
- Visit Pearl Farm & Pearl Shop, a worldwide-famous local pearl workshop.
- Visit Cashew Nut Factory where you might get to taste a sample of the culinary delights on offer.
- Stop by the Wang Talang, a gem lapidary factory to see the different types of gemstones in Phuket and how they are cultivated.
- Visit Wat Chalong, a Buddhist temple.
- Visit the Big Buddha Mountain.
- Head to Phuket viewpoint.
- 6:00 pm: Watch the sunset at Promthep Cape.
- 6:30 pm: Transfer back to your hotel.
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
- Air-conditioned transportation
- English-speaking guide
What's not included
- Personal expenses
- Other activities not mentioned in the program
Plan your trip
Still have question?
How do I book on Inspitrip?
- Small group tour: operates with a maximum number of people. If you like to make new friends, this is a great option. You would pay for the trip to confirm your slot, then join a chat group with your local guide as well as fellow travel buddies, everything would be on Inspitrip. Get to know them!
- Private tour: maximize your privacy and allows you to freely customize the itinerary. First, request to communicate any specific needs you may have, wait a couple minutes for these requests to be confirmed, and then you can proceed to payment.


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