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-NJ Industrial Market Report
During the first Quarter, Northern New Jersey Industrial Real Estate data shows the overall leasing and absorbtion of 921,766 square feet. Mainly in the Hudson and Bergen corridors- along the Hudson waterfront and centered around the Route 46/23 areas.
In the Central region, the New Jersey industrial market ended the quarter with 1.14 million sq ft of leased out space. The most activity was in the 287/Exit 10, Exit 8A and Somerset submarkets, which had a combined total of 873,496 sq ft of leased space.
'Asking' net lease rates in Q1 stood at $5.90 per sq ft- which represented only $0.26 less or a 4.66% decrease from the mean asking rents posted just a year ago. While the asking rents in Central New Jersey stayed basically stable, with the Trenton/295 submarket yielding the highest asking rate increase, which was up $0.18 per sq ft.
Overall, gross absorbtion remains negative- around 9 million square feet of space and the overall vacancy rate stood at 9.2%- up from 8.7% Q4. Subletting activity has and continues to increase, a sign that companies are reducing their real estate holdings in this deeply troubled economy.
- Negative Gross Absorbtion: 9(+\-) million
- Overall vacancy rate: 9.2%
- Northern NJ space leased: 921,766 SF
- Central NJ space leased: 1.14 m SF
Recovery in the industrial market is expected to lag behind retail and office space which will ultimately prolong the efforts of investors and corporate holders to normalize vacancy and absorbtion rates.
Of course industrial/flex space is directly affected by retail sales and the entire retail sector, so the sooner retail rebounds- the sooner the industrial market will see recovery as well.
All of NJ real estate, commercial and residential recovery is resting on the states and the national economic climate. Depending on how quickly the country can dig itself out this current deep recession/mild depresion.


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|God Wants Me to Forgive Them!?!
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August 23, 1994
32 minutes
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God Wants Me to Forgive Them!?! is the second episode of VeggieTales. The first story is an in-name-only parody of "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck, while the second is a parody of the 1960s sitcom, Gilligan's Island.
On the countertop, Bob tells Larry that he ran into a friend of theirs named Marco after walking home from his bowling league. Marco says that when his little sister makes him mad and says she is sorry, their mom says he needs to forgive her, but Marco does not know why. Larry then tells the story of "The Grapes of Wrath."
The Grapes of Wrath
(See the full page for the plot.)
After the story ends, Bob congratulates Larry on the story but asks him if that is actually how the story goes. Larry says yes and winks at him.
The Forgive-O-Matic
This episode doesn't include a silly song but has a commercial hosted by Scallion #1 instead. In this commercial, Scallion #1 is dressed as a salesman and tells the audience (Bob, Larry and Junior, who are obviously watching the advertisement on an offscreen TV set) that misdeeds called sin need to be forgiven. He then introduces the Forgive-O-Matic from a company called Wrongco, an invention that supposedly forgives your sins when you use the dial and hit the button. He also says customers who order while the advertisement is still running would receive a set of indestructible knives. To prove so, he has a potato who works as a miner from West Virginia say (by obviously reading an off-screen reading card despite not having eyes) that he and his coworkers dug through solid granite with the steak knives, and they were still going strong.
All of a sudden, Junior comes on stage (despite leaving the countertop, leaving Bob and Larry perplexed) and tells Scallion #1 that he knows lots of people who have been forgiven without the scallion's product. He says that if we ask God for forgiveness, then he will forgive us. Knowing that no one will buy his product after what Junior said, Scallion #1 announces other dubious capabilities about the product and even introduces a Chia Forgive-O-Matic. Junior tells Scallion #1 to say goodnight as the lights go out. Scallion #1 chases after Junior but trips over a cart that holds the Chia Forgive-O-Matic.
Larry's Lagoon
(See full page for the main plot.)
After Big Idea finished Where's God When I'm S-Scared?, VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer began to wonder what he and his production team could make next. He then remembered a puppet skit he wrote in Bible college called the Forgive-O-Matic. Phil gave the script to his assistant animator Chris Olsen to animate and direct while he went to figure out a longer story. As he was considered their next project, he considered spoofing (in very loose terms) classic literature, something that he and VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki discussed before they began working on the first episode. Ideas the duo discussed included "Bridge over Pumpkin Pie," "War and Peaches," "Lime and Punishment," "Madame Blueberry," and "The Grapes of Wrath," and as of 2018, only the latter two have been created by Big Idea.
After Grapes of Wrath was done, Phil and Mike went out to dinner to think of the second segment, and they came up with Larry's Lagoon, a spoof of the 1960s sitcom, Gilligan's Island.
- Bob the Tomato
- Larry the Cucumber
- Archibald Asparagus
- Junior Asparagus
- Qwerty
- Pa Grape
- Ma Grape
- Tom Grape
- Rosie Grape
- Dad Asparagus
- Scallion #1
- Henry the Potato Miner
- Lovey Asparagus
- Palmy
- VeggieTales Theme Song
- We Are The Grapes Of Wrath
- Some Veggies Went To Sea
- The Forgiveness Song
- What Have We Learned
Home media
- Word Entertainment (original release, 1994)
- Lyrick Studios (1999, 2001)
- Warner Home Video (2004)
- Sony Wonder (2004)
- Warner Home Video (2004)
- Sony Wonder (2004)
Other Languages
- حواديت الحساب (Arabic) (The Grapes and the Maths)
- God wil dat ik ze vergeef?!? (Dutch) (Same Translation)
- Τα Σταφυλια της Οργης (Greek) (The Grapes of the Wrath)
- Unknown (Hebrew)
- 神様が赦せとおっしゃっているんだ!(Japanese) (God says that he Forgives!)
- Unknown (Mandarin) (Standard)
- 葡萄饒恕記 (Mandarin) (Taiwan) (The Grapes and the Forgiveness)
- Vredens druer (Norwegian) (The Grapes of the Wrath)
- Deus Quer Que os Perdoe?!? (Portuguese) (Brazilian) (1st dub) (God wants me to Forgive?)
- Perdoar… Por Quê? (Portuguese) (Brazilian) (2nd-3rd dubs)(Forgiving... Why?)
- Бог Хочет, Чтобы Я Простил Им!?! (Russian) (Same Translation)
- Sadovi jeze (Slovenian) (The Fruits of the Anger)
- ¿¡¿Quiere Dios Que Los Perdone?!? (Latin Spanish) (Same Translation)
- Nho nhăn nhó (Vietnamese) (Grumpy grapes)
Fun Facts
- Everybody makes mistakes and we have to learn from them.
- Holding grudges against others can hurt them, and it also doesn't do any good.
- Nobody is perfect.
- This episode was the first for several things:
- The first appearance of the Grape family, Henry the Potato and Lovely Asparagus. This also marks the only video speaking role of Rosie (not counting A Very Veggie Christmas).
- As Phil Vischer had not considered the Silly Songs with Larry segment a regular staple of the series at the time, this is the first episode to not have a Silly Song. After frustrated and confused fans flooded the Big Idea studio with letters asking where the segment was, however, Phil suggested to Mike Nawrocki that he write more Silly Songs for future shows, which ultimately led to the segment becoming a regular appearance.
- The first episode not to have a letter from a child. Instead, Bob is asked a question by Marco, one of his TV friends (though what this means is uncertain).
- The first episode to spoof classic literature.
- The first episode to use constriction (pupils shrinking).
- The first episode someone cheers.
- The first episode not to have Phil Winklestein, Lisa Asparagus, The Blue Wind-Up Lobster, and not all of The Scallions (as here it was just Scallion #1) appear since their debut appearances.
- The first episode where QWERTY displays two verses on one episode. The second was in Abe and the Amazing Promise.
- The first episode that reveals more of the kitchen countertop, including cabinetry. The kitchen sink was not yet added until Are You My Neighbor? where it is seen in The Hairbrush Song.
- This is also the only episode in which the cabinetry and drawers look different.
- This is the first time Junior appeared on the countertop, as shown in The Forgive-O-Matic.
- This is the first episode that ended with Larry saying God Made You Special, and He Loves You Very Much by himself. The second was in Rack, Shack and Benny.
- The first episode not to have a prototype video cover for the front.
- The first episode to use a Word Entertainment FBI warning screen in 1997 (the year it was reprinted on VHS).
- This is the first episode that used splashing water animation.
- The first and only episode where there's no fade to black between the closing countertop scene and the credits.
- This episode can be featured in Happy Together! and Growing Faithful Kids! featuring The Grapes of Wrath, and Lessons from the Sock Drawer featuring Larry's Lagoon and The Forgive-O-Matic.
- The Grapes of Wrath will return in Happy Together!, and Growing Faithful Kids!.
- The Forgive-O-Matic will return in Lessons from the Sock Drawer, and the TV version of The Gourds Must Be Crazy.
- Larry's Lagoon will return in Lessons from the Sock Drawer.
- An episode based, however loosely, on The Grapes of Wrath was actually suggested by Mike prior to production on the first episode.
- This episode is notorious for having more animation errors than any other episode in the VeggieTales series.
- This is the only other episode to have Larry's lower dopey voice. However, Larry's voice was starting to improve and bear more resemblance to his current voice from the next episode. His voice gets to its final form in the closing countertop.
- The Forgive-O-Matic segment was based a puppet show Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki performed at Bible college.
- The sound effect of the boat's motor in the second segment was actually Mike Nawrocki making a motorboat sound with his mouth. The grapes' car's motor was also a sound effect made by series musician Kurt Heinecke using his mouth as well.
- Larry's original daydream that caused him to crash the boat was that his nose would come off his face and float around him, but the production team thought the idea was strange.
- In the Forgive-O-Matic, when Scallion One tells Junior that he's busy with advertising, a picture of Bob, Larry, Junior, Lisa and Mike Asparagus with the original VeggieTales logo can be seen on a bulletin board in the background if you look closely.
- The first few copies of the original 1994 VHS has the same designs as the original 1993 VHS of the previous episode.
- When scoring for the episode, Kurt Heinecke used a stopwatch to see how long each piece of the score would fit with whichever scene.
- The Latin Spanish and Japanese dubs have the theme song from Where's God When I'm S-Scared?.
- The Slovenian and Japanese dubs are the only dubs that perfectly time Bob and Larry's screaming with their voice actors.
- Larry blowing on a sail to propel himself out at sea is physically impossible due to the concept of closed systems.
- When the grapes sing their song in their car, they sing about smiling seldom and never laughing, despite doing both several times later in the segment. They might not have found something so amusing until seeing Junior's sprouts.
- As he flies the helicopter, the Professor claims he "made it entirely out of bamboo and coconuts," but those materials alone cannot be used to make an engine capable of flight.
- This is the only 1990s episode whose audio and footage have not been remastered in its VeggieTales Classics reissue, and without a 5.1 Surround Sound audio track on the DVD.
- This could possibly be because the original project files of God Wants Me To Forgive Them!?! have been lost or even deleted to free up disk space (with the exception of most footage for the The Forgiveness Song being re-rendered in high quality for Very Silly Songs! in some form). This is evidenced by Phil stating in the commentary that the Grapes' car twitching (when the Grapes leave in their car after being renamed the Grapes of Math) was an unfixable error (more on that below). Big Idea has also never bothered to recreate that scene.
- However, unlike with the previous episode that was in much worse quality, this one is still in marginally good quality like the rest of the episodes.
- Out of all the early VeggieTales episodes that were edited for later re-releases, this is the only episode whose modifications with the scenes, animation, voices, music and sound effects from the original version (with the exception of the VeggieTales Theme Song and an added 1997 Big Idea logo with Bob and Larry) remained untouched for every re-release.
- The original 1994 VeggieTales Theme Song is included as a bonus clip on the 2004 DVD release, in which it can be watched when you answer all the hard Trivia questions correctly. However, this version of the theme song has the text "Original Open from 'God Wants Me To Forgive Them!?!'" added on the screen prior to the text "Big Idea Productions presents" popping up on the screen and also has the 2003 audio (with Larry's current voice) dubbed over the original.
- On the alternate VHS cover for the original Latin Spanish dub (with the La Bamba font), the back states that the video features "Silly Songs with Larry", which is indeed false because of the aforementioned Forgive-O-Matic skit having replaced it in the actual episode.
- The original 1994 VHS of this episode is one of only three 1993-1997 VeggieTales VHS tapes (the other two being the original 1993 VHS of Where's God When I'm S-Scared? and the 1996 VHS of Dave and the Giant Pickle) that have a different sticker label aside from the rest of the tapes from 1993-1997. The 1997 Lyrick Studios VHS of Are You My Neighbor? didn't count, since it has an ink label.
- When the episode was reprinted in 1997, despite the Word Entertainment FBI warning before the video, it still uses the original 1994 master of the episode, just with the cropping panned a bit to hide the white noise on the left side of the screen (with the exception of the theme song).
- Unlike Where's God When I'm S-Scared? and Are You My Neighbor?, the entire box cover for the 1997 reprint is oddly unchanged and instead reused the second 1994 box cover, making this reprint of the episode confusing and harder to find.
- When Larry says it's great Bob bumped into his TV friend, his tooth is missing.
- When Bob says, "Oooh, that's a classic! This'll be good!", the lid on the pink canister briefly changes to a lighter purple color before reverting back to its standard purple color.
- As the Grapes' car leaves behind smoke in the first shot, the edge of the shadows of trees on both sides flickers.
- The other road path (behind the grapes) is glitched via over hinge.
- The car appears to fly above the road in one shot.
- One shadow suddenly disappears.
- In the shots showing the side of the Grapes' car as they're driving, neither of the Grapes have mouths, even when they're singing.
- Pa and Ma's glasses clip through their noses.
- Rose's braids clip through Tom's hat while they're driving.
- One of Rose's braids clips through the piece of fence in the back of the car as she is throwing the snake into the tree's milkshake.
- One shadow renders too late.
- The car's tires are clipping through the ground when they're driving.
- The tree running down doesn't stay on the sloped hill.
- After the Grapes' car hits the tree stump, when Tom and Rose are arguing over "who did it," Rose is floating above the ground.
- Pa Grape clips through the car as he jumps out while asking Rose to apologize to Tom.
- Rose's pigtails are displayed in front of the stump instead of behind it in one shot.
- When Pa Grape says, "Well it must be some kind of a bean or something," something black appears to the right of his nose and flickers in the shot afterwards.
- Junior states that he's in a Liliopsida genus. Liliopsida is not a genus, but a class.
- After Junior takes off his hat, a small part of his eyes clips through.
- When Pa Grape admits he and the other Grapes of Wrath are teasing Junior, Dad Asparagus's tie flickers between various colour schemes, which was dubbed "disco tie" by the production team.
- Tom's hat clips through the car.
- There are many shots where either the tool, sandbox, or truck disappear.
- In the scene where the grapes wonder what Junior is, Ma Grape's (who's in the car) mouth flickers.
- As the Grapes leave in their car after being renamed the Grapes of Math, the car twitches. Phil explained in the audio commentary that this was an unfixable mistake.
- The knife cache is removed after it falls. Whether or not this is an error or someone removing it is unknown.
- Bob's eye twitches while he and Larry talk on the boat before taking off.
- The steering wheel's center glitches in one shot.
- Bob's eyes are detached from his nose in one shot.
- There's an inconsistent background shot when the millionaire and his wife were talking without any movement.
- Archibald's eye clips through his wife's hat in one shot.
- Palmy's coconuts are floating and are not connected.
- Palmy's leaves clip through his body.
- The ladder vanishes after its end reaches the helicopter.
- Bob's eyelids twitch for a bit when he says, "You smashed our boat! Now, what are we gonna do?"
Real World References
- The design of Junior's house is based on the 1988 Canadian short film, "The Cat Came Back".
- The Chia Forgive-O-Matic is a spoof on Chia pets.
- QWERTY is seen playing Pong, one of the first commercially available video games, before pulling up the first Bible verse.
- Mike states in the Very Silly Songs! audio commentary that the shot in which the shipmates fly into the distance on the helicopter is reminiscent of a 7-UP commercial that was popular at the time.
Fast Forward
- There would be another VeggieTales episode with a lesson about forgiveness.

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9 January 2014
First Week of January - Picture Story
If you want to see video's of my day to day life, you can watch my VLOGS over on stylesuzivlogs.
What have you been upto this week?
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- Anonymous9 Jan 2014, 16:59:00
Love these photos! You have to do a haul vid on what you got from Zara.ReplyDelete
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(July 2014)
Our family had a wonderful stay in your beautiful retreat. Family get togethers are all about making happy memories and Bilson's Landing had earnt a place in our hearts. Thank you.
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Thank you so much for creating such an amazing sanctuary home away from home. Even though it is our second time staying at the lovely Bilson's Landing, we are astounded by the wonderful property and your attention to detail to ensure our stay here was nothing but perfection. We are already looking forward to our next stay here and can't wait to come back. Mum & Dad can't rave about Bilson's Landing enough, and will surely be recommending it to all their friends. Thank you once again and look forward to visiting again (very) soon.
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What a wonderful weekend we've shared with longtime friends, lots of laughs had by all in a beautiful warm home away from home. We've waited 13 years to get together for a weekend such as this and have enjoyed every minute together. Bilson's Landing provided us with a five-star opportunity and we thank you for that and everything your home had to offer. The flowers, the hamper, the fire and the welcoming atmosphere was second to none. We hope to see you again.
Tracie & Justin, Kylie & Jeff, Karen & Phil (April 2014)
How wonderful to stay at a property that is so obviously loved by its owners - no 'leftovers' from the main house here, with furnishings, art (incl. books), technology and kitchen bits and pieces all thoughtfully selected. Not to mention the hamper, coffee pods, barista milk and individual Easter gifts for us, our girls and our dog Lily. We had our family down for Easter lunch, and had one of those rare serene moments, all sitting at the dining room table with a fantastic spread, the children all happy and the sun shining on us - it won't be forgotten. Your care and attention to detail gets Bilson's Landing to the top of our stay list.
Michelle, Ruby, Sasha & Lily (April 2014)
Firstly your accommodation here is amazing. I would be happy to recommend it to others. We are here to celebrate a very close friend of ours who is getting married at the Convent. We wish them all the best in their future together. The boys are celebrating tonight, the groom, the best man and the remaining groomsmen. All close mates from many years ago and look forward to a few beers and some drinks tonight before a fantastic day tomorrow. After the wedding our wives join us and continue the celebrations.
Craig, Mel & Alette (April 2014)
Thank you for your hospitality at Bilson's Landing over the Chillout weekend. We loved the house and look forward to staying again in 2015!! Love,
Edward, John, Michael & Kamaree xoxo (March 2014)
Thank you David & Stephen for sharing your beautiful home. We all had a wonderful time enjoying the vista and serenity of our sundowners on the balcony. Our "living treasures" enjoyed their birthday getaway and have asked to come again. The house was magnificent with the best instructions ever for all the technology. Great kitchen! I could cook up a storm on my next visit. Hugs,
Fay, David, Barry & Gwen (Feb. 2014)
OMG, the bed is heaven, the view is divine, the house is heavenly!! Thank you.
Richard (November 2013)
Our family came to celebrate our parents' 50th wedding anniversary and we enjoyed the fabulous views and comfort at Bilson's Landing. A truly enjoyable weekend spent at your wonderful home. Many thanks,
The Hanrahans (November 2013)
Just exactly the comfortable stay I hoped for. Best wishes.
(November 2013)
Dear David & Stephen, Bilson's Landing delivered as promised! We had a wonderful family get together for our son's wedding. The house was warm, welcoming, and provided everything. I only wish we were here long enough to try every appliance and gadget! We loved the welcome hamper - a wonderful touch. Best wishes,
The Mackinnon family (October 2013)
Dear David & Stephen, Thank you for the use of your wonderful home. It was just perfect. We had a fantastic weekend with our family for my birthday. Just what I wanted. There was not one thing missing in this magnificent home. We will certainly be recommending it to all our friends and hope to be back again. Thank you also for the 'welcome gifts'. Regards,
Marilyn (October 2013)
"Is it possible to be homesick for a holiday house?! We arrived home last night after 10 glorious days @ Bilson's Landing. Can't wait to find any excuse to visit Bilson's Landing, Daylesford and the Goldfields region again very soon. Fabulous family holiday had by all. In fact, "best family holiday e-v-a" - quote unquote by the kids. And we would have to agree. Plenty to keep all us busy throughout the day exploring historic villages, Daylesford, lazing in the Hepburn Springs Bathhouse Spa Retreat (relaxing even with 4 kids), sampling scrumptious local produce, walking trails that take you "miles away" in just a few short steps, enjoying breathtaking views from many vantage points dotted throughout the town and countryside, drinking from mineral springs and easy walks into "town" for nights out. Bilson's Landing was the ultimate in luxury - super comfy "cloud like" beds, a wide variety of in house entertainment, all the creature comforts of home and then some. The hamper of local produce and bubbly was a delightful surprise upon arrival. Thanks David and Stephen. It has been an absolute pleasure dealing with you. Right from the moment I enquired about staying, I had a "gut feeling" Bilson's Landing would be just perfect for us. Indeed, it was."
Anne-Maree (October 2013)
"The property was immaculate, beautifully appointed and presented. But it was the extra touches that money can't buy that made it so special. The lamps were lit and the fire going, a generous hamper of local goodies in the kitchen and sparkling wine in the fridge with a tray of Champagne flutes on the table. We felt so welcome and It just set the tone for what was a truly great weekend away. We unanimously agreed that Bilson's Landing was a 'must return'!"
Sharon (September 2013)
Wonderful and amazing! We were blown away from the moment we arrived, all the special touches were truly appreciated. You have spoilt us for our future girls' weekends away. This is our gold standard!!! I think we will be back!
Sharon, Pauline, Andrea (September 2013)
Thank you for sharing Bilson's Landing with us, it is an amazing and wonderful home. It has made our stay in Daylesford a very memorable one. Thank you so much for the hamper, I am sure we will think of you guys as we go through all the delicious treats and goodies. I can't wait to come back to Bilson's Landing next time we visit Daylesford. We will be recommending your lovely property to all our family and friends. With many thanks,
Vicky and Michael (September 2013)
Greetings & salutations. It was with awe and wonder and clapping of hands that we expressed when we arrived. Amazingly appointed and every whim catered for, our stay was one of joy. Once the technology was mastered a nail-biting 3D version of 'Titanic' was viewed - it still sank!! Our stay has come to an end and reality is calling. Maybe next year.
Parkers, Walkers & Wilsons (September 2013)
Dear David & Stephen, Thank you so much for giving us this wonderful experience. A lovely way of sharing a '60th' birthday with dear girlfriends. We had such fun here in Daylesford and we know we will be back - not enough time in one weekend. your home has everything and the way you have it is fantastic. Yes we will be here again.
Neice, Deb, Di, Jenny & Karen xxxxx (September 2013)
We know that Bilson's is a great place to stay and base yourself if you are travelling to Daylesford but what a beautiful venue for a party as well. We enjoyed an amazing dinner with our friends and family after our wedding & jaunt on the Spa Country Railway. As locals, it was an ideal way to show the people that we love what Daylesford is all about. Thanks for providing one of the key ingredients for what turned out to be the best day of our lives.
Karen & Brenton (July 2013)
Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful place. My mum got a wonderful surprise! We will definitely be back.
Rebekah, Debbie, Leonie, Cate, Anthea and Brooke (July 2013)
Hi David & Stephen, Thanks for a fab house - good times had by all but went too quickly. Gary [the chef] was a superb addition - we loved his food and him! From all the girls!
K, S, A, R, O, J, M xxx (July 2013)
Thank you for providing this lovely location for our 'girls' getaway. Perfect location and well-equipped facilities, and the weather was fantastic - an added bonus! We will be back and would recommend this getaway to everyone. Thanks.
Kerry, Michelle, Kathy, Joy (July 2013)
Thank you so much for letting us stay here! We loved all the technology, kitchen supplies and the projector! We would love to come back. P.S. Walking around the lake was wonderful.
Justin, Brenda, Lily, Sophie, Ellie & Cooper (July 2013)
I'm so pleased I made that last minute and tentative call to find that you indeed have a vacancy! All the more special as my partner celebrated his 50th birthday here. This home has an air of peace & tranquility and we settled easily for a decadent weekend. P.S. Love the tech, en suites and massive beds. (Emily)
Antoinette, David, Emily & Joram xox (June 2013)
Beautiful place with the best of everything. The hamper was a delightful bonus. We had a lovely family holiday at Bilson's Landing. Loved sleeping on a cloud!
Leonie (June 2013)
Dear David & Stephen, We thoroughly enjoyed our stay @ Bilson's Landing - this will be a great base for a return to Daylesford, & to top it off, you've made welcome our furry ones - who have given it five paws for their stay!!! A well-appointed home with all the mod cons & luxe you can expect. Very fortunate to be the first guests to experience unimpeded lake views, with the bungalow flattened. We look forward to the new addition to BL. Loved the 3D movies. Can we have more in the library please? Best regards,
Valerie, William, Matrix & Morpheus (June 2013)
Dear David & Stephen, Your beautiful home was the perfect place to celebrate my 30th birthday. You have truly thought of everything. We will definitely be back!
Guy xxx (June 2013)
Dear David & Stephen, A wonderful home which se so enjoyed & want to thank your. A great welcome for us awaited & bubbly 'lovely'. We all had a fantastic stay & will refer to others. Best wishes.
Patsy & Guests xx (May 2013)
Dear David & Stephen, Thank you so much for your beautiful, amazing home. Attention to detail on all things required to make it an amazing girls weekend away. The welcome hamper & bottle of bubbles is a wonderful touch. Thank you. We WILL be back.
Tina, Charlene, Libby, Lisa, Mel & Michelle xoxo (May 2013)
Dear David & Stephen, Well it's come to the end of another (we've lost count) fabulous weekend at your gorgeous home. Thank you for your thoughtful improvements. We've already used the colander! Everything is of the highest standard with welcoming touches such as the herb 'bouquet'. Lovely! We can't wait to get back for our 'Chrissie' celebrations in November. It really feels like coming home. Thanks again, the 'Wangs' girls.
(May 2013)
Dear David & Stephen, We really enjoyed having your tasteful residence as a base for the celebration of our daughter's wedding. Thank you.
Paul & Anne (April 2013)
To dear David & Stephen, Thank you for another wonderful stay at your fabulous house. Everything here is so easy, it just all works for a perfect weekend away. We will return soon.
Sandra, Beau, Zak & Emily (Easter, 2013)
Dear Boys, We were looking for an ideal place to celebrate a 50th and we found it at Bilson's Landing!! We really appreciate all the little finishing touches that make such a difference to a weekend away. We will definitely be back. Thanks again, The Girls!! P.S. When will you be featured in Belle or Vogue Living ?!!
(March 2013)
"We have just returned from a glorious weekend in Daylesford, the highlight of which was undoubtedly our accommodation at Bilson's Landing. Friends of ours have stayed there and raved about their experience but we have always thought it - 'too expensive'. Well hang the expense we thought - let's indulge ourselves - and we're glad we did! The first thing you notice is the size of the place! Three big bedrooms, each with a full (and luxurious) en-suite. The massive open-plan living area has every imaginable comfort and convenience, including a drop down theatre-sized video screen and sound system... magnificent! The whole area is beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. There's a huge feature-packed kitchen, a beautiful wooden dining table (which would seat about ten) and a lovely outdoor dining setting on the deck. The entire front and side of the house features floor to ceiling glass with a wonderful deck wrapped around providing truly lovely views of the surrounding hills - AND the lake is directly opposite: a very peaceful and scenic spot for a morning walk. The location is perfect. It's about a 10-12 minute stroll into the heart of town and some of the finest country eateries around.
We found the hosts very friendly and obliging. They live in a separate house on the same property - handy but not intrusive! All in all, a wonderfully memorable weekend. Next time we'll bring some friends along to share the adventure (and the cost)."
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"What exquisite taste you have!! We have had a most enjoyable, awesome time!! Such a pleasant change for those of us still in the workforce. Thank you so much. 'We will return!!' the Sisters of 'Sin & Tonic'."
Pam, Rhonda, Rhonda, Marge, Lyn & Jean (March 2013)
"Firstly thank you both so much for sharing your property with our little family. We fell in love with it instantly and simply did not want to leave. We couldn't have wished for a more lovely place to get away and celebrate our little one's third month birthday. Needless to say our dog Symba loved the wrap around balcony and having the wind in his face. We just want to also commend you on your impeccable taste. The decor was simple and timeless. We felt very spoilt with all the creature comforts. We truly appreciated the tiny attention to detail to make our stay so relaxing and stress free. Finally we would like to say we can't wait to return home and brag about Bilson's Landing to all our friends. We can not recommend this place enough. It has definitely become our preferred place to stay (our home away from home) and very much look forward to returning in the not too distant future. Thank you once again!"
Jason, SY, baby Stella & Symba the Chow Chow (March 2013)
"Many thanks for a wonderful weekend. Everything we could possibly need was at our fingertips and made for a fantastic stay. It is a beautiful house and we will warmly recommend it to our friends."
Bill, Elizabeth & Family (February 2013)
"Thank you for a great stay... a home away from home with all the extras. We enjoyed the high tech appliances and yes we did get the projector going but it did that three of us. We look forward to relating all our fun experiences to family and friends."
The Elliot Group (February 2013)
"Thank you for a lend of your fabulous house. We loved it the moment we arrived and it was made even more enjoyable by the attention to detail we discovered throughout the house. A wonderful three nights we spent at Bilson's Landing and we will be sure to tell friends and family about our experience."
Sandra, Beau, Jhams & Jae (December 2012)
"Thank you for providing an inspirational and original environment for us to wind down together and celebrate the start of our family Christmas. Your home exceeded our expectations with attention to detail and superb taste and design apparent. Now we have discovered Daylesford and Bilson's Landing we have decided to make both part of our 'family culture'."
Beth, Ted, Joel & Abigail (Christmas Eve 2012)
We chose to stay at Bilson's Landing for our daughter's wedding weekend and the wonderful experience there was more than we ever imagined. We were delightfully surprised when we walked into the magnificently designed home to find the fire lit and cosy warm on this nine degree November day. Our first hour in the home was spent just admiring all of the luxurious fittings, everything has been selected with exceptional good taste in every detail. The private bedroom & bathroom areas as well as the most comfortable beds on earth (the first thing that everyone said in the morning), allowed for all of the wedding party to rest well for the following big day. Like a miracle the sun shone the next day and the day warmed as everything aligned perfectly for the wedding day. We were able to enjoy the huge amount of natural light inside Bilson's which was ideal for the hairdresser, makeup lady and of course the photographer. She took many beautiful photos everywhere inside, staircase, the balcony and outside on the driveway with the lovely lake bush backdrop. Although I ordered some food platters in for my pre wedding guests, the 'to die for' Bilson's kitchen is well equipped and catered for my every need to present the luncheon beautifully. Thank you David for "bending over backwards" to meet our individual request and for the very generous and scrumptious gourmet hamper. Staying at Bilson's was like a second home, it was so very welcoming. We have many wonderful memories of our weekend and we thank you for this.
Keryn & Alan (November 2012)
"It was apparent as soon as we walked in the door that this was a sanctuary! We have loved every minute of our short stay and have greatly appreciated the amazing effort that has been put into this gorgeous place. We hope to be back sooner rather than later. Love,"
The Moolies (November 2012)
"The best way to describe our experience at Bilson's Landing is 'adorable'. Adorable ambience, taking in design of you home, furnishings, serious sound and viewing toys, pillows, beds, heating, gifts and sparkly on arrival, etc, etc. The list goes on. Every nook and cranny giving off seriously good feng shui. A very peaceful home. Loved having 'directional instruction' provided for all the house's devices."
Lynda (November 2012)
"Thank you very much for your wonderful home! We enjoyed it immensely, fantastic, the view amazing, the style of the home, so comfy, we loved the projector, when we finally got it going! Thank you again. xx. P.S. We will come back anytime."
The Griffith Girls (October 2012)
"We have had an amazing stay celebrating my husband's 40th birthday. We have loved the house and look forward to our next stay. Thanks for the amazing hamper and bubbles! It made for an perfect start to our holidays. Warm regards."
Mark, Vicki, Maisie & Oli (October 2012)
"Wonderful place for an extended stay - we wanted for nothing. We always enjoy our visits to Daylesford and your attention to detail enhanced our experience."
Brian, Raelene, Renae, Simon, Donald, Helen, Trevor Kaye (October 2012)
"We appreciate the thought and effort that has gone into ensuring our stay is a truly pleasurable one. Thank you!"
Sharon & family (August 2012)
"Dear Stephen & David - You two are amazing. Well done on your impressive taste (love the light over the dining table)! and thank you for sharing it with us. We have had the best girls weekend and we hope that we can someday come back!!! Cheers."
Katie, Caz, Kel & Lis xox (July 2012)
"Dear Stephen & David - Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful, warm and modern home. It was the perfect location for our hen's weekend. The bride-to-be is so pleased. We will be back again!!"
Georgie, Jess, Cara, Kayt & Claire (June 2012)
"Dear Stephen & David - Thank you for your most comfy beds! You have created a beautiful retreat - we'll definitely visit again. Loved the stereo system, projector screen, etc. Great times were had! Awesome location, well thought out home design & incredibly comfortable."
Emily & Rachel, Tovas & Nathan, Stan (June 2012)
"Dear David & Stephen - Thank you for sharing your wonderful property. Bilson's Landing is aaaamazzing!! We've had an awesome weekend and can't wait to come back again. Your attention to detail, beautiful taste in furnishings, everything - just perfect for a girlie weekend away. We don't want to leave!"
Glenda, Mandy, Paula, Helen, Karen & Jodie (May 2012)
"We had a fabulous weekend. You have a beautiful house - very well presented and equipped. Will recommend it to all our friends."
Vicki, Paul, Karen, Louis, Tina, David (May 2012)
"David & Stephen - Such a wonderful house, so well designed bringing "outside" inside from every room! The kitchen, a cook's dream, so very well equipped. Everything is such fine quality too. Thank you both for your fine design and exceptional taste! 'Grazie per la casa perfetta!' "
Mary, Seaholme (April 2012)
"David & Stephen - Superb place and thank you for sharing. Happy Easter."
Yvonne & Robert, Jim, Christine, Athan & Sara, Melissa & George
(April 2012)
"Another fantastic get together for a long weekend. This is our third visit and we love Bilson's Landing for its luxury bedrooms and bathrooms and the beautiful living space. Finally we have mastered the projector! We would love blinds on the north windows! (opposite the screen). A herb garden would be great, and a colander for our salads! We will be back."
Liz, Jenny, Marie and Jill (March 2012)
"We were excited from the moment we saw photos on your website, but the real wow factor is experiencing it in person. We all loved the attention to detail and luxury appointments. As our home base for Chillout, we were very torn between attending events and staying in and enjoying Bilson's Landing. Happy Chillout, from some of the Melbourne Rainbow Band."
Ben, Fiona, Chris and Andrea (March 2012)
"What a fantastic and enjoyable two days stay in this wonderful house. The decor and design is a credit to you. To add your welcome gifts made for an excellent stay. What a way to start 2012. Happy New Year."
Joe & Kerri, Deb & Allan (December 2011)
"What a fantastic Christmas we had in your home. EVERYTHING was here. Stephen and David couldn't have done enough for us. The entire family now want to come and stay!! Haven't had such a sensational house to stay in yet in Aus. Congratulations."
Jane & Carrick, Lucy & Sarah (December 2011)
"Lovely place to stay. Had a great weekend. Thanks."
Uschi & Girls (November 2011)
"Thank you boys for sharing your fantastic house with us. Our annual girls' weekend was enjoyed thoroughly due to all the things available to us here!!! We will tell our friends and will endeavour to return for our girls' weekend away!!! Thanks heaps,"
Louise, Prue, Leanne. Gabby, Jo & Mel (November 2011)
"Bob, Carol, Ted & Alice (and Dave & Liz) had a fantastic time. Place was great. We were trying to think of something you missed but we found that too! Will recommend to all our friends. The 10 year anniversary of the group was special. Thanks Dave & Stephen."
(October 2011)
"Oh, if only every weekend was like this! A wonderful family wedding at The Convent, & we were able to host a gathering at lunch prior to the big event. Just lovely! Thanks David & Stephen for your hospitality."
Kerry, Nigel & Eve, John & Lyn, Catherine & Eamonn (October 2011)
"Once again, another wonderful weekend in your lovely home. Good times with friends and family in such warmth, comfort and luxury! Thank you and all the best."
Michelle, Tino & Siena (September 2011)
"Thank you for a beautiful weekend - the delicious food, cosy fire and divine beds made for an unforgettable stay."
Lucy & Charlie (August 2011)
"Perfect! Thank you."
The Shepherd family (July 2011)
"Thank you for offering your home - it was perfect for our girls weekend. We loved the beautiful, warm fire & your wicked home entertainment system. We also enjoyed the delicious treats & flowers."
Prue, Philippa, Erin, Jacqui, Anna, Stacey & Caitlin (July 2011)
"Sophisticated elegance with a glowing warmth, all the elements for a perfect stay. Thank you so much David & Stephen. Thoroughly enjoyed the food, wine, company and ambience of Bilson's Landing."
Karin & John, Sisely Estate (July 2011)
"We loved the 'Platinum Class' movie house, the rainforest showers and the wonderful beds. Many thanks for a great night."
Silvija & Greg, Boathouse (July 2011)
"What a fabulous setup and wonderfully relaxing part of the world - we came to celebrate our year of the '40' - some of us who haven't spoken in years - the atmosphere, the fun, the non-stop chatting and giggling - all part of this amazing place. Thank you - we had a fabulous time and can't wait to do it again. Happy 40th to us all!"
Jus, Dee, Cath, Chris, Shell, Kim, Jo (June 2011)
"Such a wonderful home to have stayed in - thank you! All your attention to the details has made for an amazing weekend! We are truly looking forward to the chance to experience the comfort, warmth and tranquility again one day soon. Thank you!"
Michelle, Tino, Siena & Charlie (June 2011)
"A fabulous home to spend a family weekend for Dad's 60th, Daughter's 30th and Son-in-law's 39th. Congratulations on getting everything perfect to the finest detail."
Frank & Dorothy, Rob & Sallie, Belinda & Adam (June 2011)
"Wonderful venue for a family gathering... Many thanks to David for his kindness in sorting out a few 'minor' difficulties. Special mention for the sensational showers and beautifully comfortable beds. Heating is excellent - luckily as the weather has been very unfriendly! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area."
Jon & Kerry (May 2011)
"Liz, Carol, Jenny, Marie and Jill had a wonderful weekend. We really enjoyed this beautiful house. So comfortable, warm and luxurious. We hope to come back again so we can find out how to work the projector! We will be back!"
(May 2011)
"We had a wonderful, relaxed weekend in your beautiful house. Perfect for a girls' weekend, we loved the fireplace and furniture throughout the home. Look forward to coming back soon!! Thank you."
Nella, Christina, Amanda, Deidre, Lu & Sashia (May 2011)
"The perfect place for our sisters' getaway! We really enjoyed your beautiful house & loved the decorating & entertainment systems, oh & the gas fire!! Thanks so much."
Karen & Lynne, S.A. (May 2011)
"Thank you very much for the wonderful experience staying in your beautifully appointed home. You have great taste & made our stay one of the best 'Girls Weekends' we have ever had. It will be hard to top. We would definitely come back again. You have thought of everything - very comfortable beds, good quality linens & well stocked kitchen. Well done."
Marg, Audrey, Jenny & Cheryl (April 2011)
"We had a wonderful girl's weekend & your gorgeous house was absolutely perfect. Loved the fluffy pillows. We will return.... Bilson's Landing + Royal Wedding + Sex & the City = perfect girl's weekend."
Amy, Nicole, Belinda, Jen & Jane (April 2011)
"We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful place to stay. It had everything we needed, and we had such a relaxing time. Thank you!!"
Kirsty & Luda (March 2011)
"What a great place - we loved all the technology and thoughtful appointments. Can't wait to come back for a longer stay."
Kirstin & Andrew (March 2011)
"Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us. We all had a wonderful weekend and look forward to returning."
Vanessa, Lisa, Linda, Amy, Melinda & Paula (March 2011)
"Thank you for allowing us to stay in your lovely home. It was a special weekend for us. Your fab house was the icing on the cake! (the 40th cake!!)"
Amanda & Darren (March 2011)


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Here's a book that has just hit the book stores, John Greenlee's, The American Meadow. In his own words ... "I get what lawn does from a design standpoint; it's a cool place for your eye to rest," he says. "But if you don't have to play golf on it, there are all these other great things you could consider. I drive out to the suburbs and see hundred- to 800-hundred-foot square rugs of turfgrass in various stages of looking crummy. You have to water, weed, fertilize, plug and spray them. Maybe your kids have moved out, the shade trees have grown up, the lawn's not looking all that good. Why have a crappy lawn when you can have a fabulous meadow?"
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New Delhi [India], Jan 16 (ANI): Major General Asif Ghafoor, the man known for making a series of gaffes, controversial posts and miscalculations on social media over months, including extending support to Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone over her visit to the JNU in Delhi earlier this month, was on Thursday removed from the post of the Director-General of the Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Ghafoor, who was serving as the DG ISPR since December 2016, has been posted as General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Pakistan Army's 40th Infantry Division in Okara.
The announcement comes as Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan. Quoting sources, Dawn reported that professional matters relating to the military were discussed during the meeting.
Earlier this month, Ghafoor had praised Deepika Padukone as a "brave person" for standing with the protestors at the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi. The tweet, which misspelled Deepika's surname, was deleted later by Ghafoor.
This is not the first time that the Pakistan Army spokesperson committed a faux pas by making spelling errors. In October, last year, Ghafoor had called Kashmir the jugular "vain" of Pakistan, inviting trolls.
Ghafoor was quoting a statement by Pakistan Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa which reiterated that the country is fully "configured, prepared, and determined" to defend the "honour, dignity, and territorial integrity of motherland at all cost. Kashmir is jugular vain of Pakistan and no compromise shall be made which denies right of self-determination to our brave Kashmiri brethren."
In July 2018, Ghafoor attracted ridicule after posting a doctored video of war hero and retired IAF Air Marshal, Denzil Keelor.
Ghafoor had shared a video of Keelor on his Twitter account, claiming that the war veteran was talking about the "Indian failure" during the dogfight between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on February 27 this year, just a day after the Balakot airstrikes.
Netizens were quick to point out that the video was recorded in 2015, approximately four years before the Balakot and its ensuing incidents occurred in 2019.In fact, the interview titled 'Nehru lost India the war: Air Marshal Denzil Keelor speaks about India's battle losses' was posted by Wilderness Films India on August 9, 2015, on the video-sharing website, YouTube. The former Air Marshal was invited by the production house for a talk on the wars of 1962 and 1965, according to its description. (ANI)


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Catholic Sharing Appeal Begins
By Colleen Rowan
WHEELING—With a $1.8 million goal, the annual Catholic Sharing Appeal has begun with the theme "Give Your Hands to Serve and Your Hearts to Love" inspired by St. Teresa of Calcutta who spoke these words.
Heidi Sforza, assistant director of Stewardship and Development for the diocese, said that the appeal gives the faithful a chance to support diocesan ministries while, at the same time, support their parish. In the appeal, she said, the first 50 percent of the parish goal funds various diocesan ministries. All funds raised over the first 50 percent are returned to parishes, including every dollar over goal.
"When you make a gift to the Catholic Sharing Appeal, you're making a gift to the diocese as a whole as well as your parish. In one gift, you're able to reach out across the entire state reaching people through ministries, charities and Catholic education, but you are also able to touch the immediate needs of your parish."
The appeal helps fund more than 20 programs and ministries in the diocese, which provide outreach, formation, evangelization, education and advocacy for thousands of families and individuals throughout West Virginia. Vocations, Formation and Mission, Youth and Young Adult Ministry and Communications and Marketing are just a sampling of the various ministries that receive funding through the CSA. Almost $15 million has been raised through the appeal over the years with $7.5 million of the total raised for parishes for needed projects.
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Asli Bayram, Adnan Haskovic, Miraj Grbic, Senad Basic
Sensing history repeating itself, journalist Nicole flies from Vienna to the Bosnian village of Morovci to track down Edina, who has gone missing. Edina had recently returned to Morovci to fulfill her murdered father's last wish for a proper burial. However, her father was one of thousands of Muslim victims of ethnic cleansing in the 1992 war, and Morovci has since been remade—facts complicating her task. Now Edina herself has vanished mid-mission. As they search for her, Nicole and her television crew face resistance from traumatized villagers and a despotic mayor. Their few allies, meanwhile, include the forensic specialists painstakingly piecing together the scattered remains of the victims. When the body is complete, the soul can rest. When the truth is told, a new future is possible. This poignant thriller examines what it means for a people to face up to a shared past, and what happens when they won't.


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The past twelve months have been an exciting time for those who are invested in student mobility and international education.
While issues such as equality and educational technology have been pulled into sharp focus, the monitoring of ongoing trends such as the aging of the global population – longer life expectancy and fewer babies – has reinforced the need for educators to innovate and diversify as they move forward into 2018.
And it's not just about shifting demographics: students are becoming more sophisticated in the way they make their choices. They're aware of the brands, but want to know a lot more about the experience and career prospects of a university before they commit.
Institutions that are looking to develop in harmony with the underlying demographic trends will link the dots between equal opportunity, technological advances, and value for money as they establish their recruitment strategies for 2018 and the decade ahead.
New Generations, New Expectations
Millennials may be a constant feature in the current news cycle, but the future is all about Generation Z – today's teenagers and tweens. Recruiters should already be refining their methods of targeting this bright new audience who, being just a dash younger than millennials, are the first full digital natives. Further implementation of the aforementioned opportunities and advances into your strategy - already useful in establishing a bond with the current millennial student body – will become more and more attractive as Gen Z progress through undergraduate study and begin to think about postgrad opportunities.
Generation Z, like their older millennial siblings, are mobile and connected. More importantly, Generation Z communicate differently. They may have half a dozen devices or more, but will generally default to the smartphone – and that's where 80% of them will find academic opportunities. They may have shorter attention spans, but they multitask like no other generation. Visual forms of communication such as emojis, gifs, and videos facilitate this split attention and can be capitalized upon by a university's marketing department.
But form should not eclipse content. Building on the commitment to social responsibility and self-fulfillment championed by the previous generation, one can expect Gen Z to be driven and focused on entrepreneurship and self-determination – but also on doing things in an ethical, socially-conscious way. They value transparency and authenticity above glamour and hype. Furthermore, we can expect Gen Z, even more than the millennial generation, to reject a one-size-fits-all approach to higher education. Bespoke programs, degrees, study opportunities and even marketing strategies are the key to reaching a generation whose predecessors pioneered the freelance career and digital nomadism.
And institutions won't just want to preach to this astonishing new generation: they'll want to listen, collaborate, and develop university services and curricula in close co-operation with their bright new students.
The rise of the Asian middle-class
The growth of the Asian middle-class over the past half-century has created an uneven terrain of the region's postsecondary education sector. GDP in the Asia-Pacific region rose from 15 percent to 27 percent in the years from 1970 to 2012, building towards an expected middle-class of 3.2 billion people by the end of the next decade.
Some big-name schools are flourishing. Places at institutions in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia are in high demand from local and international students alike, while Australia continues to entertain incoming students from the region due to its location and English-language base. Australia remains a particular lure since the government offers favorable visa opportunities to those who study there: Asian authorities might even up the balance by providing comparable conditions to incoming students.
But while cities are flourishing, there is still important work to be done in rural areas. Provincial universities are learning to capitalize on their strongest departments in order to remain competitive. Students from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond may find themselves enticed to the unique experience of an education at an institution without a showy international profile if its reputation in a particular specialism is given a chance to travel. The building of a vibrant local R&D culture may create a similar pull.
For those unable to travel for study, technology promises another solution: the rapid revolution in online learning. One in three of the world's mobile users reside in Asia, and the continent hosts more than 70 open universities. For schools, the benefits of pioneering online opportunities such as virtual field trips and video conferencing include improved international visibility.
China is among the pioneers of online and distance learning and boasts progressive policies towards the sharing of course materials between institutions. The limits of the ICT infrastructure in parts of the country have attracted the attention of The World Bank's Global Development Learning Network and UNESCO's Higher Education Open and Distance Learning Knowledge Base, and a sharp upturn in progress can be expected over the next months and years.
The predominance of the English language in online resources and industry-standard software is another issue. Opportunities to help students benefit from developing technological infrastructures may require imagination and co-operation on an institutional, governmental, and corporate level.
One trend we're likely to see as a result of all this is an upturn in both supply and demand for postgrad opportunities. On the one hand, a far higher number of qualified, academically-cultured teachers are needed to deal with the surge in undergraduate studies. On the other, Asia's ambitious young students are going to graduate, hungry for more, in greater and greater numbers.
Africa in need of a bigger education market
One area that's bucking global demographic trends is Africa. The continent is expected to home five of the fastest growing youth populations by 2025. Like Asia, the African middle class is booming, its students are online, and education supply is not yet meeting demand.
This trend has already manifested in a phenomenal increase of qualified African students pursuing international education opportunities. In 2013, one in ten internationally mobile students came from the continent, and although to date most of those are from French- and English-speaking nations we can expect this to diversify in the years ahead. Portuguese-speaking Angola, for example, already has over 11,000 outbound students pursuing degrees in places such as Brazil, Portugal, and South Africa.
Perhaps even more so than in Asia, catering to Africa's burgeoning student population will require innovation and adaptability. If the mobile infrastructure isn't quite there yet, it's only a whisper away: mobile phone ownership is set to triple to over 700m between 2015 and 2020, with data traffic set to increase 15-fold.
This late development comes with the significant advantage that Africa can build on the achievements already made in more technologically-developed regions. Diverse needs and economic pressures will be well-served by unbundled education packages, in which teaching, resources, and assessment are delivered modularly, on demand, and in a range of formats.
Virtual campuses are springing up as African colleges embrace the social and technological shift: corporations and NGOs are extending support to homegrown institutions such as the African Virtual University, and Samsung's Solar Powered Internet School. The Universities of Leeds and Cape Town are co-operating on a huge study into the very relevance of the bricks-and-mortar education experience in the age of eLearning. Whatever the balance proves to be in the future, institutions need to be adaptable, to listen to users' needs, and to reach potential students through marketing initiatives that are as progressive as their programs.
The British Council has noted that, with its oversubscribed degrees and English-speaking population, Nigeria is likely to lead the way in postgraduate mobility over the next few years. Two-thirds of Nigerian applicants find themselves unable to find a place in the nation's universities, creating an excess of one million students. International schools in the country are waiting to hear from foreign universities who can offer their ambitious pupils a solution.
European and American Trends
In the past two years, international student numbers have surged around the world. Top destinations like Australia and Canada saw increases of fifteen and eighteen percent, respectively, and they were not alone. Overseas student numbers have quadrupled in the past twenty-five years and international education has expanded far beyond its twentieth-century confines. Equally significant is the change in migration patterns, with the classic east-west flow broadening into a multidirectional movement of students between established and non-traditional sending and host countries.
That is not to say that the entire student mobility pattern has been upended. Canada pushed ahead in 2017 to be the number one destination of international students, and the UK remains second in the world by number of students. The UK is also the second most subscribed EU destination for Eastern European and Russian students, and student mobility from Russia and Caucasus can be expected to continue to grow. The UK's international education industrial strategy has a particular eye on Russia and Kazakhstan, areas from where a higher number of students are expected to travel and which may prove valuable from a post-Brexit, burgeoning New Silk Road perspective.
In Latin America, the past two decades have seen a general trend of students moving abroad for university – without leaving the region altogether. The US remains the top destination for Latin American students, but Chile also claimed a spot in the top ten and Cuba continues to attract regional international students. Still, Latin American students are increasingly looking further afield, with France and Spain attracting solid percentages. Universities in the region are also working to establish bilateral agreements, and Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Argentina are all actively expanding their international recruitment efforts.
In recent years, Mexico increased its number of outbound students to the US by more than a third, with Mexican enrollment at US universities accounting for more than seven percent of the US's international student population. This year, institutions can expect to see record numbers of Mexican and LatAm students but experts anticipate that this growth will not be sustained. While this, and an overall dip in international enrollments in the US may be attributed to the country's political situation, it also reflects the long-term growth of higher education in Latin American and the rest of the world. Improvements in English-language learning across Latin America may see the region's student begin to challenge their Asian counterparts more closely for places in English-speaking destinations beyond the US.
Online education and big data
However ambitious an institution's plans are for internationalization, they can no longer overlook the opportunities that improved technological infrastructures are offering African and Asian students who are eager to study online. In Africa, international powers such as Microsoft and the British Council are investing in the continent's tremendous potential for eLearning. In India, one in five tertiary learners is enrolled at the open university, IGNOU.
And at the provider end, educators will benefit from switching on to big data. Students throughout the world are more than ever using the social web, which means that schools can reach out directly to them through targeted marketing and then continue the conversation in a way that each party considers appropriate.
Campuses in those regions and others will make smarter use of their resources by using collected and real-time data and feeding them back into the systems that keep their buildings and facilities running smoothly. Those oversubscribed universities might use booking and cancellation data to organize more efficient, dynamic use of their labs and studios – and to plan new buildings and subsequent intakes more effectively.
In each of these cases, technology meets the student halfway – capitalizing on how they live and work already and expanding this potential through innovation and investment. Moving forward into 2018, the postsecondary recruiters who will thrive are those who are able to create and communicate a student experience that reflects the state of the art today – and anticipates where we're going.


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Beans are an inexpensive and easy-to-use source of protein that can be very versatile. They are nutrient dense and may help to prevent health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends women consume 1 1/2 cups of beans weekly and men consume 2 cups.
Serves: 6, 1-½ cups per serving
Enjoy and serve over a bed of cooked greens like spinach, kale or chard. Or serve over brown rice.
Nutrition Facts (1 ½ cup)
Calories 300, 30 g carbs, 9 g total fat, 25 g protein, 10 g dietary fiber, 290 mg sodium.
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July 2019
Hong Kong
Hong Kong used as 'pawn' in China relations, says labour minister in angry reaction to US State Department's 'unfair' assessment of city's human trafficking record
Date: 30 June 2019
Source: South China Morning Post
Dr Law Chi-kwong, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, said that the US Trafficking in Persons report (TIP report) "contained many unfair comments." He said such unfair criticism of Hong Kong's human trafficking record showed that the US has been using the city as a "pawn" in dealings with mainland China.
Access the article here.
Access STOP's response to the US TIP Report here.
Malaysian demand for cheap labour propels human trafficking in Thailand to record heights
Date: 22 July 2019
Source: South China Morning Post
Thai police have rescued 974 trafficking victims – mostly from Myanmar – for the year to date, compared to 622 for the whole of last year and a previous annual high of 982 in 2015, according to government data.
Indian state sets aside college places for slavery survivors
Date: 12 July 2019
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation News
The southern Indian state of Karnataka has set aside hundreds of college places for survivors of trafficking and sexual assault. India already has job and education quotas for its lowest social classes, but this is the first time trafficking survivors will benefit from affirmative action.
The living hell of young girls enslaved in Bangladesh's brothels
Date: 6 July 2019
Source: The Guardian
Tens of thousands of underage girls, some as young as 12, are enslaved in brothels in Bangladesh. Chukri, bonded sex workers, are imprisoned within brothels and forced to pay back fabricated debts.
"I wasn't prepared for how young human trafficking victims would be"
Date: 28 July 2019
Source: Sky News
Romania has the highest number of human trafficking victims in Europe. Trafficking victims in Romania are getting younger and are reliant on volunteers – not the government – for help.
2021 declared International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour
Date: 26 July 2019
Source: International Labour Organization
The UN General Assembly has urged the international community to step up efforts to eradicate forced labour and child labour, and declared 2021 as the Year for the Elimination of Child Labour.
More than 500 victims of trafficking detained in 2018, UK study finds
Date: 9 July 2019
Source: The Guardian
Hundreds of victims of trafficking have been locked up in detention centres by the Home Office, despite guidance that they should be housed and supported.
Report: The Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
Date: 17 July 2019
Source: University of Nottingham
This report, which has been launched in the UK Parliament, finds that the benefits of longer-term support for survivors of modern slavery outweigh the initial costs.
Access the report here.
For a summary, access the accompanying press release here.
Research Paper: Beyond the Camps: Beijing's Grand Scheme of Forced Labor, Poverty Alleviation and Social Control in Xinjiang
Date: 12 July 2019
Author: Adrian Zenz, Independent Researcher
This research paper provides a closer look at internment camps in Xinjiang, China, where "forced or at least involuntary labour" is allegedly taking place on a massive scale. The author, Adrian Zenz, has been emerging as one of the leading academics on the issue.
Report: Measurement, Action, Freedom: An independent assessment of government progress towards achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 8.7
Date: June 2019
Source: Walk Free
This report finds that it is impossible to achieve SDG 8.7, eradicating modern slavery, at the current rate of progress. It also names Hong Kong as one of countries that has a weak response to slavery relative to its wealth.


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Once upon a time I read a book called Wide Awake and Dreaming, it was thanks to Sophie Moura, an editor at Marie Claire (now at Glamour) who gave me an article on the author's story for an example of what my article could be shaped like.
The book, written by then 23-year-old Julie Flygare was a memoir about life and law school while under the spell of hypersomnia and cataplexy.
It resonated with me back when I was just diagnosed with a rare disease. But come my sleep study and latest diagnosis–you could say it hit home–hard.
After a second read through I started looking into what Julie was doing now and was excited to see her site, blog, and a campaign she had started on narcolepsy awareness.
Yeah, basically I went super-fan-girl on poor Julie's Gmail and started rambling about all the ways we might be able to work together. To start I thought I totally needed to get in on her campaign so I rounded up my girlfriends on Tuesday night and started handing out my bathrobes (I had like six of them, is that excessive?)
Narcolepsy: Not Alone!
(But if you're kind of a jerk and only own one bathrobe…)
Narcolepsy: Alone!
But no worries..Happy wasn't leaving any of us alone–Narcoleptic or not.
I love the message of the campaign because it's what the book did for me and what it's meant to do for others: help you to not feel alone. Whatever your disease, whatever your symptoms–there someone else in the world punching their pillow and sleeping on the bathroom floor thanks to a high dose of Xyrem too!
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State Fairgrounds Dragway is a 1/8 mile dragstrip on the State Fairgrounds in Little Rock, Arkansas.
New: 2005-12-03
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When several children go missing in a small English town, the Dead Boy Detectives are on the case. A series of strange and unexpected twists takes them to Free Country, a place that dates back a millennium, where children never grow old and are free from the abuse and tyranny of adults. But Free Country is failing, and what it needs is the strength of five innately powerful children – including the young sorcerer Timothy Hunter – to restore their uncanny world to what it once was.
This hardcover collects THE CHILDREN'S CRUSADE #1 and THE CHILDREN'S CRUSADE #2, written by Gaiman with cowriters Alisa Kwitney and Jamie Delano. A brand-new middle chapter written by DEAD BOY DETECTIVES novelist Toby Litt and drawn by artist Peter Gross (THE BOOKS OF MAGIC, THE UNWRITTEN) completes this compelling tale of ancient history, stolen dreams and lost children. It also features a new introduction by Gaiman, plus new cover art by artist Mark Buckingham (FABLES, DEAD BOY DETECTIVES).
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What you need to know about COVID-19: August 12, 2020
Immigrant housing tough to find in Halifax
Affordable housing is a problem for many long-term residents of Nova Scotia, but what about the influx of immigrants who just left their homes to find nothing left waiting for them?
A natural-born adventurer, Carli Grobler, 32, spent her life moving around to different countries with her family. When it came time for Grobler and her husband to leave their home in South Africa, and the couple settled in Nova Scotia earlier this month because people are friendly and outdoorsy.
The couple are in plenty of company. Nova Scotia welcomed a record-setting 7,580 new permanent residents last year, according to numbers released this week, surpassing the previous record of 5,970 in 2018.
But problems arose before the couple even arrived.
"We were looking for a somewhere to stay before we got to Canada," Grobler said in a recent interview.
"It took us three weeks after we arrived here, but we got very lucky – others weren't as fortunate."
Grobler and her husband found their current apartment after noticing someone had moved out of the Dartmouth building where they had been staying temporarily.
"There was nowhere under $1,000," said Grobler, adding that she had noticed students and people earning low wages were also struggling to find a home.
That comes as no surprise with Halifax's vacancy rate on a continuing decline, reaching as low as one per cent in 2019. Now an average two-bedroom apartment in Halifax costs around $1,200. That's almost a $200 jump from 2015, according to Statistics Canada.
Mohamed Al-Ismaeel his wife and their seven children moved to Halifax from their temporary home in Lebanon three years ago as Syrian refugees. Al-Ismaeel recently moved out of his $1,600 apartment after two of his children turned 18 and were no longer eligible for federal assistance.
He now lives in a three-bedroom public housing townhouse with his wife and their five younger children.
"Some people have it worse," he said in Arabic.
Al-Ismaeel was looking for a much cheaper place to live even before his move into the townhouse. He figures he got lucky only waiting three years to find the townhouse, while others might take much longer to find something affordable.
With federal assistance, he has to pay $400 a month. But his power bill is much higher than their last home at about $550 a month. Al-Ismaeel said that the allowance he receives from the government doesn't cover all their housing or living expenses.
"It's either we find somewhere to live or be fed, watered and clothed," he said.
Al-Ismeeal shops mostly at Value Village for clothing and sometimes goes to foodbanks to feed his family.
He can't understand why Canada agreed to bring in refugees if they must constantly live under financial stress.
Both Grobler and Al-Ismaeel contacted the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia when they first arrived in Canada. ISANS representatives have since checked on Grobler and her husband to make sure they found a permanent place to live, while they helped Al-Ismaeel and his family find their first apartment.
ISANS chief executive Jennifer Watts said she's "it's hard to find somewhere that's affordable and accessible as well (for immigrants)."
When immigrants first arrive, Watts said they usually don't have cars, or driver's licences, so finding somewhere that's close to bus routes and reasonable is a challenge.
She's working with the city and other organizations to make sure immigrants find suitable homes when they arrive in Canada.
"They're an important part of our economy," Watts said. "It's very much about us becoming more of a diverse community as well."


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Comment Of The DayYour good comments.
In an effort to cut costs, the Dodge Challenger Hellcat was engineered to share over 80 percent of its parts with a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
Congrats on your COTD win, SasquatchElvis. I've never seen a Hellcat not horsepower its way across an ocean and into a war zone.


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GCSE Contingency Exam Date
Wednesday 26 June 2019
All examination boards have included a contingency GCSE exam date this year, which has been set by the government.
Be Prepared
This date will be used if a significant, unexpected event arises nationally or locally during the exam period such that no students (or a large number of them) are able to take an exam when planned.
Of course, we all hope there won't be such disruption and that the contingency day won't be needed. But students should be available throughout the exam period, including on that day, in case their planned timetable is disrupted.
Please be aware that your son/daughter needs to be available on this date and do not make other commitments that could mean they are unavailable, just in case!
We will contact you in advance if students need to attend on this date.


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National Crime Victim Law Institute
COVID-19 Resources for Legal Services and Victims' Rights
March 18, 2020
In light of the impact of COVID-19 on services for victims, NCVLI is compiling a list of resources for legal service providers. This list is not intended to be, nor can it be complete. We will work to update it regularly as we learn new information. If you have resources not listed here which you would like to contribute, email NCVLI at email@example.com with the re: line "COVID Resources".
Additionally, NCVLI has created an editable spreadsheet titled Court and Executive Orders Responding to COVID-19 which is a central location specifically for legal service providers to share orders issued by courts and executive offices adjusting protocols and processes that impact victim access to justice.
Legal Responses to Protect Victims' Rights
Child Victim Resources
National Association of Counsel for Children's COVID-19 Resource Hub
This listing compiles resources for practitioners and families involved in child welfare systems.
National Children's Alliance Resource Page: Coronavirus Resources for CACS, Partners, and Caregivers
This website includes some best-practice suggestions for Child Advocacy Centers, along with a listing of resources for - CAC Professionals, Telehealth Resources, Resources for Partner Agencies, and Resources for Caregivers.
The Juvenile Law Center's Beyond The Food Pantry
This listing has resources for responding to students who are homeless or with experience in foster care.
Communications Vendors for Remote Work With Clients
The following vendors provide platforms that are recognized as confidential/privileged.
Court System and Executive Office Responses to COVID-19
National Crime Victim Law Institute: Court and Executive Orders Responding to COVID-19
This editable spreadsheet is a central location for legal service providers to share orders issued by courts and executive offices adjusting protocols and processes that impact victim access to justice.
National District Attorneys' Association Blog Post: District Attorneys' Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
This blog post includes a link to a compilation of responses NDAA has gathered recently from prosecutors around the country indicating what they are doing in their own offices, as well as what their court systems locally and at the state level are doing. It is not an exhaustive list and will be updated periodically.
Sellf Represented Litigation Network: COVID-19 Resources
These are resources for justice system professionals relating to serving self-represented litigants, including resources for court systems and facilitation of remote access and non-face-to-face services.
Women's Law Project: Frequently Asked Questions Involving Courts and COVID-19
Criminal Justice Systems' Responses to COVID-19
The Justice Management Institute: Response to COVID-19 by Criminal Justice Systems
A listing compiled with the cooperation of the National Network of Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils (NNCJCC) of the responses by state, city and county justice agencies to the epidemic.
Domestic Violence Resources
Futures Without Violence's Information on COVID-19 for Survivors, Communities & DV/SA Programs
This list provides resources community-based advocates and health providers.
National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 online chat and hotline (800) 799-7233
National Network to End Domestic Violence's Resources on the Response to Coronavirus
This website includes resources and compiled state and national guidance to help domestic violence coalitions, service providers, and advocates support survivors and operate effectively.
VAWnet Resource on Preventing & Managing the Spread of COVID-19 Within Domestic Violence Programs.
This resource compiles links to detailed information from various sources, organized by category, including: General Guidance, Shelter Settings, and Faith-Based & Community Organizations, among others.
General Resources for Practitioners Working with Survivors
American Bar Association Free Legal Answers
This resource exists to answer questions relating to coronavirus-related housing, employment and other civil legal questions for income-eligible users.
National Consumer Law Center: COVID-19 & Consumer Protections
This page offers resources and updates relating to debt protection and other consumer resources.
National Disaster Distress Helpline
This hotline offers crisis counseling and emotional support by phone (1-800-985-5990) and text (text TalkWithUs to 66746).
National Disaster Legal Aid Advocacy Center's COVID-19 Legal Response
National Disaster Legal Aid Advocacy Center's Calendar of Online Events Relating to COVID-19 Legal Aid and Pro Bono Response
National Network to End Domestic Violence's Digital Services Toolkit
This list compiles technology resources for practitioners while working remotely or in quarantine.
National Network to End Domestic Violence's Resources on the Response to Coronavirus
This list compiles resources and guidelines from NNEDV, government agencies and community based organizations to assist practitioners.
NYC Pro Bono Center's Attorney Wellness Group Listserv
This listserv is for sharing resources and ideas for attorney wellness - mental, physical, and emotional.
Paul Weiss Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Center
This page includes information referring to economic relief and resources worldwide.
ProBonoNet and Immigration Advocates Network's Remote Legal Support Guide
This manual provides best practices for nonprofit remote legal support and pro bono innovation.
Resource Center for Reaching Victims' Sustaining Services for Survivors During COVID-19
This website provides resources and links to trainings to assist practitioners with continuing to provide services.
Homeless/Houseless/Housing Resources
Anti-Eviction Mapping Project: COVID-19 Emergency Tenant Protections
This is a continually updated map of COVID-19 emergency tenant protections.
National Housing Law Project: Protecting Renter and Homeowner Rights during Our National Health Crisis
This is a compilation of resources relating to housing rights during the health crisis.
National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty: Coronavirus Responses
This is compilation of resources, including highlighting some jurisdictions' approaches to assisting people experiencing homeless/houselessness.
National Low Income Housing Coalition's Coronavirus and Housing/Homelessness
This webpage lists federal and state actions and updates to combat homelessness.
Language Access
Creating Puentes: Free COVID-19 Language Access Response
LGBTQIA+ Resources
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund: A Know Your Rights Guide for Transgender People Navigating COVID-19
Restraining Orders
Women's Law Project: Frequently Asked Questions Involving Courts and COVID-19
This guide has been prepared to ensure trans and nonbinary people are aware of their legal rights and can make informed decisions about their safety, health, and well-being as the situation continues to evolve.
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Calacirya (Q. "Cleft of Light") was the pass made in the mountains of the Pelori, in which was raised the green hill of Tuna with the city of Tirion.
Places of Note
Caves of the Forgotten Cottage of lost play Towers of the Calacirya Warcamp of the Valar
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I was looking at a post I wrote a while back titled, "Finding Your Buried Treasure Points with a Touchpoint Map."
The gist of the post focused on how to best go about identifying our "Treasurepoints" – the points in the customer journey where customers need or expect more. These points represent our golden opportunity to impress and win (or keep) business (or disappoint and lose out.)
The post then touched on the importance of sharing the map findings with employees, focusing teams around the Treasurepoints and training employees to deliver the ideal experience. And that's a concept I now want to hone in on…
Using Your Map as an Employee Training Tool.
Over the past few months, we've been approached by numerous companies that are searching for a way to not only map their customer experience but also to educate/train their department managers and employees. They want to show employees how they specifically impact a customer's experience (positively or negatively) and involve them in department-specific customer experience improvement initiatives.
What do you think? Can/should touchpoint maps be used as a tool for employee and brand standards training? If designed correctly, I think the answer is yes. Here's how a good map can and should help companies do just that:
Be More than a Map
When it comes to using a map for employee and brand standards training, you need a map that is rich in design and functionality – a map that is more than a pretty picture illustrating how your customers interact with your business. You need a map that is data-rich and multi-dimensional – one that's not limited by the confines of a piece or roll of paper. You need a map that:
- Is easy to design, update, and share.
- Helps employees visualize and understand how customers interact with and feel about the businesses.
- Allows employees to see the link between what they do and what the customer experiences.
- Shows where departments fail to meet customer expectations and how those shortcomings affect the company's bottom line.
- Aligns touchpoints across all channels
- Shows departments the exact activities and processes that need improvements.
Deliver a Variety of Views
In order for a department-specific training to be a success, the information you share has to be real and relevant to the specific employees in that department.
It's important for employees at all levels of the company (from executives to your frontline staff) to understand the big picture view of the customer experience, and it's even better if they can see how the touchpoints they control, or are responsible for, fit into that picture. This is critical not only for frontline staff but especially for back-office employees, who often believe they have no impact on the customer experience. Making that connection for them, to help them see that what they do behind the scenes has as much impact on the customer experience as what the frontline does, is key.
Employees in all departments must be able to zoom in and take a look at real, scenario-specific data and understand how their touchpoints and the services they provide are 1) supposed to work and 2) how they are REALLY working. From there, the idea-sharing and collaboration begins, and that's where the real learning and change takes place!
Unlike traditional customer experience maps, Touchpoint Dashboard enables companies to see the entire customer journey AND also breaks it down into manageable components specific to certain areas, departments, and people in the company. We refer to this as providing Dashboard Views of information. It's a great way to help you identify and focus your teams on the things that matter – things like the "Treasurepoints" I referred to earlier.
Essentially, Touchpoint Dashboard can deliver the map views that are just right for you and your employees. It makes customer experience data manageable and easy to share whenever, with whoever and however you want.
Knowledge is Power…
As the old saying goes, knowledge is power. We're working to change the way we all think about customer experience mapping and transform it into a practice that can empower people, teams, and organizations to make the decisions and changes they need in order to build great companies.
That's the kind of power Touchpoint Dashboard can deliver. Contact us today for more information on how our mapping software can help support your customer experience and brand/employee training initiatives.