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The various types of storage media are designed so that the sharing of data and multimedia files will become easy. But as they are more frequently used, plugged and unplugged from many different devices, the risk of damage also increase significantly. Ultimately, the data gets deleted, corrupted or some other faults occurs which makes the data inaccessible. So, if you are troubled from this kind of situation and want to learn how to recover deleted files on Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista, then we will provide you with all the information you need.
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- Part 1. Is it Possible to Recover Deleted Files?
- Part 2. What is the Best File Recovery?
- Part 3. How to Recover Deleted Files
Part 1. Is it Possible to Recover Deleted Files?
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For this next installment, sadly I have few images to share of this magnificent men's court suit. I caught a few glimpses with my camera in the exam room, but the V&A archive has only one image, a close up of the embroidery work. That said, let me move on.
After finishing with the 1740s mantua I moved to the next table, a truly impressive men's coat and waistcoat of the 1780s, so it would have been contemporary to the reign of Louis XVI. The breeches are not in storage, and probably no longer exist. But the coat, once of brilliant turquoise silk velvet, and the off white silk waistcoat were very much worth the time.
The coat's silk velvet had faded to a pale, nearly celadon green shade from its original hue, but this is quite common, since many dyes were unstable, and would begin to break down over time, changing color as they deteriorated. In shape the coat was a perfect example of cut and fit for its day, and it clearly had been made for a nobleman of extreme wealth, and extravagant tastes. The coat is spectacularly embroidered over its surface in silver metal embroideries, with metal sequins and glass paste stones, with silver foil backing.
The waistcoat of what would've been considered white silk was similarly embroidered in silver, not an identical pattern, but one that was obviously chosen by the gentleman for its harmony with the coat decoration. The work there was extremely fine, and much smaller scaled.
Another side note: The coat and the waistcoat would have been embroidered by the piece on the uncut cloth, and then cut out and assembled for the client, and in many cases, such pre-done work included embroidered button covers to match. In the case of both these objects, that was so.
One of the many things that made this experience so wondrous was the interaction between me and Sarah, who was every bit as beguiled, and intrigued by what we were seeing as me. And as we examined the coat, and saw that at the shoulder line, the velvet had been extensively, and expertly repaired we both wondered if the material used to fix it had come from the missing breeches. And too, we both mused about what that coat would have looked like, with its silver embellishments untarnished, and the paste stones un-clouded, as the wearer moved about in a candlelit room. Sighs of happiness.


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Whether you are buying your very first home, are looking to move into a bigger home to accommodate your growing family, or are empty-nesters in the process of downsizing, Patriot can help. Our friendly and knowledgeable mortgage consultants will help ensure the process is quick and seamless so you can focus on the excitement of purchasing your new home.
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Billy Decker, Billy Clark Jr., Chris Fleming, Rich Riggs, Jacobe Palmiter Fulton Speedway Feature Winners
By Dave Medler - FULTON, NY - August 29, 2015 - Friday night at the Brewerton Speedway Billy Decker won a classic battle with Pat Ward with a last lap pass to win the Tracey Road Equipment Modified feature. Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway Billy Decker did it once again. Decker took the lead on lap-22 from Chris Hile in the 35-lap Tracey Road Equipment Modified feature and never looked back, winning by over three seconds at the checkers.
With his victory Billy Decker wrapped up the 2015 Track Championship.
Other winners on Burke's Home Centers night were: Billy Clark Jr. (Sportsman) Chris Fleming (Late Model) Rich Riggs (Novice Sportsman) Jacobe Palmiter (4 CYL).
Jim Witko Jr. would jump out to the early lead and establish a five-car advantage to lead the opening lap of the 35-lap Tracey Road Equipment Modified feature.
With 5-laps complete Witko, running the extreme top of the speedway, opened a half a straightaway lead. Behind Witko, Chris Hile, Tom Sears Jr., Pat Ward and Joe August Jr. ran in a pack fighting for top-five positions.
On lap-10 Adam Roberts spun in turns one and two leaving Andrew Ferguson no place to go making contact with Roberts and turning his car over. Ferguson was okay.
When the race went back to green Hile took advantage of the outside groove as he blasted into the lead on lap-11 to be scored the new leader.
With 15-laps complete Hile held a narrow three-car advantage as right behind him, Sears, Ward, Billy Decker and Larry Wight were right there with the leader fighting for top-five spots.
On lap-20 Hile was still setting a quick pace out front but still had Sears, Ward, Decker and Wight right with him in the second half of the feature.
On lap-21 Decker, using the bottom of the speedway, would move into second place and set his sights on Hile. Just one lap later Decker, still using the low groove, would drive by Hile and into the lead.
With no yellows the rest of the distance Decker would drive away from the field winning by over three seconds at the finish. Tom Sears Jr., Pat Ward, Larry Wight and Chris Hile would finish second through fifth.
In the exciting 25-lap SUNY Canton feature 25 cars took the green with rookie Tyler Trump taking the early lead before a quick yellow for Brett Draper at the end of the opening lap. At the same time third place running Nick Krause went to the pits with a flat.
With 5-laps complete, Trump still lead by a narrow margin over Tim Gareau. Mike Phelps, Billy Clark Jr. and Jim Spano were in a tight battle for third through fifth.
On lap- 7 second place running Gareau just clipped the yuke tire in turn four collapsing his front end.
On the restart Clark went to the top of the speedway to blast into the lead and opened distance on the field.
On lap-10 Clark separated himself from the field. Trump, Spano, Corey Barker and Randy Gates battled for top-five spots.
With 15-laps complete Clark was in total command with Barker running alone in second. Trump, Gates and Spano still showed in the top spots.
A quick yellow on lap-17 for Mike Phelps and Mike Taylor would tighten the field up in the closing laps.
On lap-21 fourth place running Randy Gates, who was having his best Fulton Speedway run, made contact with another competitor collapsing his front end. This would put Barker, Ron Davis III, Tony Finch II and Spano with Clark in the dash to the finish.
On lap-22 Davis moved to second and took off after Clark. Clark was just too quick as he checked out from the field for his second win of the season. Ron Davis III, Corey Barker, Tony Finch II and Jeremy Dygert rounded out the top-five.
AJ Kingsley would bolt out to the narrow, early lead in the 20-lap NAPA Late Model feature before a three car spin on lap-2 in turn three would bring out the yellow.
On the restart co-point leader Fleming, using the bottom of the speedway, shot into the lead.
With 5-laps complete Fleming opened a few car advantage over Kingsley as Aron Backus, Dave Talbot and Jason Occhino showed on the scoring tower.
At the halfway point Fleming opened a half a straightaway lead over Kingsley with Occhino, Talbot and newcomer Wade Robertson impressing in fifth.
With 5-laps to go Fleming was dominating as he caught the back of the field. Kingsley and Occhino ran side-by-side for second and third with Talbot and Kevan Cook fighting for fourth and fifth.
Over the remaining laps nobody had anything for Fleming as he cruised to the win strengthening his point lead. AJ Kingsley, Dave Talbot, Kevan Cook and Wayne Robertson finished second through fifth.
Taylor Jackson would lead the opening 2-laps of the 15-Lap E&V Energy Novice feature until last week's winner Rich Riggs took over the top-spot on a restart. Once in the lead Riggs was the class of the field winning his second straight feature. Ryan Hatherill, Dorian Wahdan, Joe Sobotka and John West finished second through fifth.
Adult grandstand admission will be $12 with everyone 18 yrs. old and younger FREE. Gates open at 5:00 with racing at 7:00.
Tickets are now available for the 30th Annual Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility Outlaw 200 Weekend presented by SUNY Canton on Friday & Saturday October 2-3. Go to the following link http://www.fultonspeedway.com/contents.php?subaction=showfull&id=1423512692& Once there you will find everything you need to know the weekend schedule, ordering tickets to a printable order form. You can also purchase tickets at the speedway office this Saturday, September 5 during Championship Night.
Any questions you might have please contact Cory Reed at email@example.com (315) 593-6531. For all the latest news visit www.fultonspeedway.com and like the track Facebook page www.facebook.com/FultonSpeedway .
(Tracey Road Equipment Modifieds 35 Laps) - BILLY DECKER, Tom Sears Jr., Pat Ward, Larry Wight, Chris Hile, Jimmy Phelps, Tim Sears Jr., Chad Phelps, Danny Johnson, Jim Witko Jr., Matt Fink, Joe August Jr., Ryan Phelps, Tim Kerr, Tim Schneider Jr., Vinnie Vitale, Chuck Bower, Billy Whittaker, Kyle Fink, Roy Shields, Adam Roberts, Andrew Ferguson, Tim Murphy.
(Omni Services Heat Winners) - Jim Witko Jr., Pat Ward, Jimmy Phelps.
(SUNY Canton Sportsman 25 Laps) - BILLY CLARK JR., Ron Davis III, Corey Barker, Tony Finch II, Jeremy Dygert, Jim Spano, Todd Root, Tyler Trump, Mike Button, Steve Abt, Gregg Kimball, Will Shields, Joe Kline, Chris Cunningham, Mike Phelps, Wade Chrisman, Amy Holland, Brett Draper, Randy Gates, Mike Stanton Jr., Nick Krause, Mike Taylor, Chuck Miller, Tim Gareau, Bill Graves.
(NAPA Late Models 20 Laps) - CHRIS FLEMING, AJ Kingsley, Dave Talbot, Kevan Cook, Wayne Robertson, Bret Belden, Alan Fink, Dane Keller Jr., Brandon Ford, Brandon Carvey, Billy Eisele, Jason Occhino, Sean Beardsley, Mike Kazmierczak, Alan Chapman, Steven Coit, Aron Backus.
(E&V Energy Novice Sportsman 15 Laps) - RICH RIGGS, Ryan Hatherill, Dorian Wahdan, Joe Sobotka, John West, William Moore, Josh White, Nate Higgins, Mike Salarno, Kyle Perry, Torrey Stoughtenger, Angelo Komuda, Dwight Nichols, Taylor Jackson, John Traphagen.
(Hilton's Automotive Four Cylinders 15 Laps) - JACOBE PALMITER, Chris Bonoffski, Dakota Bechler, Tim Dunn, William Weller Jr., Colby Herzog, Ray Bechler, Skip DeGroff, Justin Buske, Levi Currier, Mark Johnston, Mike Vaadi, Garrett Rushlow, Bill Megnin, Nate Powers, Bill Carista, Sam Carista, Jeremy Lueck.
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Milk in family meals a guide for consumers / United States. Agricultural Research Service Consumer and Food Economics Research Division
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Contributor(s): United States. Agricultural Research Service. Consumer and Food Economics Research Division.Material type: BookSeries: United States. Department of Agriculture. Home and garden bulletin no.127. Publisher: [Washington : U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1972]Edition: Rev.Description: ii, 22 p. : illus. ; 24 cm.Report number: USDA hgb-127Subject(s): Milk as food | Cookery (Milk) | Milk
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Techniques and Training Methods of Shur-Ryu
In addition to the blocks, punches, kicks and footwork of karate, Shuri-ryu also incorporates joint locks, take-downs, throws, and weapons (kobudo).
Shuri-ryu also has several short self-defense forms and combinations. These include: 26-Ippons (ippon kumite kata), which are performed to develop power and mental focus; 10-Taezus (taezu naru waza) which are performed to develop speed and fluidity; 30-Kihons (kihon kumite kata) which are performed to develop form and fighting technique; and 8-Sente exercises.
Additional training exercises including form sparring (kata kumite), focus stance sparring (kime dachi kumite), free exercise (jiju undo), and free sparring (jiju kumite).


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At Auto Ad Builder we have done a couple of videos over the years. Since 2009 we have done over 6500 videos on cars with over 42,000,000 million views and counting. Check it out for yourself on our Auto Ad Builder You Tube Channel.
The web is always changing and Auto Ad Builder is always trying to stay ahead of that curve.
Currently the Car Dealership crave has been Video Websites. It keeps the customer engaged with your site while watching a commercial of your dealership. They tend to be about 60 seconds and can include service, auto body, detailing, rentals, waiting areas, showroom and your inventory. Its a great way in enticing your buyers towards your products and services.
Gaining Consumer Trust before the even step foot on the lot.
Your video and website reveals your personality that turns out a great help in connecting with your consumers. These Car Dealer Video Websites can create an emotional connection with your customers, which creates a presence online along with expanding your reach through sharing. You want to create a "Website Destination Location" where customers will continue to come back and follow your inventory.
This Dealership Video can decrease your bounce rates and increase conversion rates, videos are a great way to increase your SEO. Customers are far more likely to share a stunning video with their friends online more potential consumers. With every share of your video, your websites' SEO boosts due to increased traffic.
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At O'Neill Landscapes, we don't just specialize in creating beautiful, hand-designed custom landscapes. We're also property management professionals – and we can help commercial property owners maintain, renovate, and restore their landscaping to make their properties look their best!
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Mobilising the minds & bodies of children with disabilities
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Cooleaf For Customer Service
Feel like the department dedicated to keeping your clients happy is getting overlooked? Cooleaf will help you make the effort to keep your customer service team motivated and inspired.
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Customer service teams exist to keep your clients happy. But who's keeping your customer service teams happy? At Cooleaf, we've got the tools you need to reward the people who keep your clients coming back for more by incentivizing them to improve retention rates, upsells, and more.
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Rachel McAdams hasn't ruled out starring in Marvel's 'Doctor Strange'.
McAdams has a tight schedule, but hinted "it's still super-early days" with regards to playing the female lead in the film, which she would star alongside British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, if she agreed to take on the part.
She told the LA Times: "it's still super-early days, and I don't know where that's gonna go, if it's gonna go anywhere at all."
Marvel have had many top Hollywood actresses make their debut in the comic book world, including Natalie Portman in 'Thor' and Scarlett Johannson who plays Black Widow in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'.
However, the blonde beauty doesn't believe in following suit when it comes to picking the films for her because she doesn't think it's "everything".
She added: "I try to shut out ideas about why you should do things. Trying to do good architecture and really designing a career? There's some attention to be paid to that, but I don't think it's everything."
The cast of 'Doctor Strange' includes the 'Sherlock' actor and 'Trainwreck's' Tilda Swinton and will begin filming in November.
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Static reports are dead.
Really. They're physically dead [static (adj.) "lacking in movement, action, or change"] and metaphorically dead as financial advisors move toward live data reporting options.
Live financial data is easy to get your hands on. It's HOW you use the live data that matters.
I recently recorded a conversation (below) with one advisor who uses live, publicly available data from Google Finance (similar to Yahoo Finance, etc) to build highly-customized reports in Google Spreadsheets. He also goes one step further and found a way to access live client portfolio data, too.
It's a trick EVERY advisor can do. All you need is a Google account or the willingness to create one. If you want to pull in live data from clients' portfolios (including their held-away accounts) like Jim does in the video, feel free to contact our team. We'd love to help.
If you're a Blueleaf advisor, you can access live client data, too. Jim developed a way for ANY Blueleaf user to access client portfolio data in a Google Spreadsheet via the Blueleaf API. Watch the video to see what Jim does, and check out the resources listed below so you can do it, too.
Create LIVE Financial Reports in Google Spreadsheet
– basic understanding of how spreadsheets work
– a Google account, or willingness to create one
– a Blueleaf account (optional)
1.) Go to drive.google.com and 'Create' a new spreadsheet
2.) Pull in LIVE market data
-Use the GoogleFinance() functions to reference live market data.
Jim demonstrated these:
3.) Pull in LIVE client data (optional)
i. Implement the Blueleaf integration with Google Spreadsheets. Jim has enabled this using a 'Google Script'. You can get his 'Script' code here: https://gist.github.com/jimkoch/8312098
ii. Create a "PARM" or "BlueleafData" tab to reference your Blueleaf advisor API token, an individual client's Blueleaf ID#, and create a bank of their portfolio data. This will help you easily reference client portfolio data within the spreadsheet.
Jim demonstrated these:
=GetShareCountFromBlueleaf(<client id>,<account name>,"VBR",<api token>)
=HYPERLINK(CONCATENATE("https://<your site domain name>.blueleaf.com/home/select_active_user/",<client id>)),"Click here!")
4.) Format, design and share the info!
http://bit.ly/1eQtgis – GoogleFinance() Function Description and Available Attributes
http://bit.ly/JYyNKl – Google Spreadsheet Complete Function List
http://bit.ly/1eQReu7 – Google Script Snippet for Blueleaf Integration
http://hub.am/1apbbZd – What's the Blueleaf API?
http://hub.am/L5Fqe9 – Where can I find my Blueleaf API key?
http://hub.am/KjIFOq – Free 30-Day Trial of Blueleaf.com
http://hub.am/L5GEWO – Contact Blueleaf
http://bit.ly/1aCDDXW – Blueleaf API Documentation
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Cutting back lemongrass
We have several large clumps of lemongrass which have largely died off, probably due to the cold winter. How do I deal with them? There are some new stalks growing amongst the dead ones. Do I just cut it all back, or should I be pulling out the roots of the dead lemongrass? I don't wish to replant any, as we have ample. But I would like to see the present clumps healthy.
Yes pull out the roots of the dead lemon grass so that the new shoots have root space. You can also prune off dead ones leaving the dead roots in to decompose, not the best approach however.
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Heading out today! Won't be blogging because I'll be walking! But look at this consistency! Have a great weekend and I'll see you on Tuesday
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Day 806
Sunday we hike into Havasupai Falls. It's a 20 mile round trip backpacking trip. I have always wanted to be one of those women who straps everything they will need for several days and heads off into the woods. I am now one of those women. It didn't take long to become her. She was… Continue reading Day 806
Day 805
How we show up.
Day 804
Let's see if I can keep the posts going. I've been taking a bit of a social media break. I have noticed that my anxiety is directly related to my social media use. I have also noticed that my creativity has come back when I get off social media. Ideas are flowing. I'm writing more,… Continue reading Day 804
Day 802
I realize I haven't posted here since the two year mark. It looks like the last post was Izaak's! I do write here nearly everyday. I open up a tab, type in the count, write, then close the tab. I have 96 drafts. My goal today is to hit publish. I'm still sober and loving… Continue reading Day 802
Izaak Recaps 2 Years Sober
2 years sober… Last year I wrote a few reflections on my experience during my first year of being sober. Jenny and I both think it's important for people to share their experience with others and so I'm doing the same again this year, hopefully without this turning into a version of the annual holiday… Continue reading Izaak Recaps 2 Years Sober
Day 728
Two days away from two years sober. The photo on the left is from yesterday. We were doing cartwheels in the park. The one on the right was July 2016. Two months before I would quit drinking forever. I was well on my way to getting drunk in that photo. It wasn't even 1pm. I… Continue reading Day 728


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3 Winona Road #1B
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60 Morton Street – Magnificent 1000sf 2 Br Floor Thru – NOW $6,800 – RENTED!
FINALLY, THE RENOVATION IS COMPLETE!! This is the 1st time in nearly 12 years that this beautiful top floor 2 bedroom floor thru has become available. A true 1000sf 2 bedroom, 1 bath with extra high ceilings, wide plank floors, great light, Washer / Dryer and excellent closets. The apartment has undergone a gut renovation of the kitchen and bath, to include stainless appliances and high-end finishes. Custom solid wood French Doors invite you into the extremely spacious Master Bedroom with decorative Fireplace. 20′ Ceilings, built-in bookshelves and 2 huge skylights are just a few of the many extra's that make this apartment stand out! The house is located on the south side of Morton Street so the apartment has beautiful southern exposure overlooking the St. Luke's Gardens. Morton Street between Hudson and Bedford Street is one of the most coveted Blocks in all of Greenwich Village! Custom renovated entry foyer and common hallway make this even more special.
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Parking for emergency services personnel will be at Lakeway Church, 2203 Lakeway BLVD, the church is adjacent to Emmaus Catholic Parish. Lt Askew will arrive at the chuch at 1330 hours. We ask that all uniformed personnel arrive by 1300 so that we may form a wall of honor for LT Askew.
In Memoriam | LT Askew
The Westlake Fire Department regrets to announce the death of one of our own. On Sunday evening May 12, 2019, Lieutenant Chris Askew passed after a short battle with cancer.
Lieutenant Askew is survived by his wife Jennifer Askew, his daughter Lauren and son Luke.
Funeral is Friday May 17, 2019 at 14:00 Emmaus Catholic Parish 1718 Lohmans Crossing RD, Lakeway TX 78734 Visitation is Thursday May 16, 2019 Visitation is private for Family, friends and Westlake Fire Department.
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My name is Dianne Braley, I have 2 students that graduated from OP and one that is Junior this year. I was an involved parent with the Athletic Booster Club at OP and was active with my kids and their busy schedules. In May 2017, I went to the doctor's for a routine checkup because I had reached the age of 50 and it was recommended to have a colonoscopy – this is when insurance would pay for procedure. I had heard many stories about how unpleasant it was, but it was time to go. I had no symptoms, nothing was bothering me. So when the doctor called to tell me we needed to meet – I was immediately worried. My world changed on that day, that was day that I was told I had cancer. I had a tumor that grew to the outside of my colon which is why I did not have any symptoms and was told that this disease can go unnoticed for several years. The American Cancer society has now come out with new guidelines for colonoscopies at age 45, this would have played a significant role in my disease, as mine had spread to other parts of my body. PLEASE encourage everyone to get checked and to be as healthy and happy as possible – a good, positive attitude goes a long way in the health and well-being of each of us. To LIFE!
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Fiona & Chee Siong wanted a cosy and intimate solemnisation ceremony with their closest family and friends. The Fullerton Bay Hotel floating pods were the perfect venue for them! Instead of the usual aisle stands, we had a low arrangement of ferns, candles and hurricane lamps to make the couple feel like they were walking through a garden. A customised dessert table was created for them which included a chocolate marbling cake and jelly shooters in matching colours.
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Facebook's recent announcement that it will be prioritizing content from friends and family members and reducing the amount of content from brands and publishers has many businesses worried. The most concerned are small business and nonprofit organizations, which have Facebook outreach as a core part of their PR and marketing strategies because of its cost effectiveness.
Change can be scary, particularly when, as in this situation, the only one with any control is Facebook—everyone else will be responding to the changes they are initiating.
For now, it's important to keep a few things in mind.
First: don't panic. In all of their official comments on this change, Facebook has spoken only in broad terms about what they are aspiring to do, and furthermore Mark Zuckerberg has said it will "take months for this new focus to make its way through all our products." You have time to adjust your strategies taking this change in direction into account.
Pay attention to your measurement metrics. Facebook will be rolling changes out gradually, so keep your metrics from late last year close at hand. Watch and see what happens, and plan to adjust based on real data, not what you think—or fear—might happen. Zuckerberg's Facebook post on this announcement also said that the company "started making changes in this direction last year," so if you have a year's worth of data, now would be an excellent time to review it and see how year-over-year data plays out in the coming months.
How much of your focus is on social channels? It might be time to rebalance your communications portfolio—just like a financial advisor would recommend adjusting a retirement portfolio if market conditions change. Social networks are under tremendous pressure the world over to respond to a growing litany of charges—not just Facebook. Twitter has long struggled with tamping down abusive and harassing behavior by some of its users, and YouTube is hearing complaints from brands that their advertisements are appearing alongside highly questionable content. The changes that Facebook is proposing are a good reminder that platforms you do not own you cannot control. So, take some time to review how much of your strategy is dependent on social networks, and think about how you would respond if other platforms change.
Take a fresh look at PESO. A communications strategy that has elements of Paid, Earned, Shared, and Owned covers a wide range of ways to reach your target audience. A strategy that relies too much on Shared channels will have to adjust more than one that is distributed more evenly. If a lot of your outreach success is on Facebook, take a close look at your Paid budget and see if there's room to add more paid advertising on Facebook. Organic reach is going to be very hard to come by—your better bet is to look at advertising.
About that advertising… There are several factors at play that could mean prices for Facebook advertising will go up. If these changes are successful in fostering engagement and making people feel better about being on Facebook (and, keep in mind that Facebook constantly tests changes to the News Feed, so it's highly likely they have data to back up their decision to make these changes), Facebook will be able to increase their advertising prices because that's where the audiences are. Additionally, as I just noted in the point above, brands that have been successful in reaching customers through Facebook won't want to give up on the platform. They will turn to Facebook advertising instead, increasing demand.
Having your strategy upended by something outside of your control can be upsetting, but consider this an opportunity to revisit your plans and see how they might be diversified to rely a bit less on channels owned by others.
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Before the raging success of the Dalton Academy Warblers, a little a cappella group from Indiana University called Straight No Chaser released a 1998 video on YouTube called The 12 Days of Christmas that featured a sample from Toto's Africa and went viral, acquiring over 12 million hits and netting the group a five-record deal with Atlantic Records in 2006.
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After two weeks yelling at Siri to "make me some cash", I gather it's not going to happen. Apple really shouldn't release these features before they're ready. And the finance apps aren't any better; I've downloaded like 500 of them, but the only difference is my bank account shrunk by $495. Still, there are solid apps that stand out from all the rubbish in the store; and I have five of them listed here:
In our next upgrade, Siri swears at you on full volume when you swipe your credit card.
1. Lemon.com Wallet
Lemon, yeah, that describes the condition of most Singaporeans' savings. Going sour. Anyway, the lemon app creates a digital backup of your wallet.
Lemon lets you scan and categorize your credit and debit cards. There's a PIN to view the card details, which stops this app from taking first place in Identity Thieves Quarterly. The upside to this is that you don't need to dig out your cards all the time: If you're at the AXS machine, for example, you can check your phone and enter details instead of using the card.
It also works for things like ICs. Sort of. The images can be fuzzy, and for some reason the App's default label for my IC was "Batman". Huh.
Squint harder. Feel free to invade my privacy and all.
Lemon also lets you scan receipts, and tallies them for you. You can opt to see the accumulated receipts over the last 7 days, 30 days, or on a specific month and year. For convenience, divide them into your own expenditures and your family's expenditures.
Apart from some teething problems (it can take annoyingly long to scan some receipts), this is a solid money management app. Oh, and it's free.
2. Piggie
As in Piggy Bank. This is a budget management app; what makes it stand out is simplicity.
Open Piggie and you'll see many lists of expenditures. You can check the history of your expenses by day, week, month, or year. Piggie also draws up a Today vs. Yesterday comparison, so you can see if that new credit card is throttling your common sense.
Below the list are two buttons: One to input new income or memos, and another to key in expenses. Try to input an expense, and the app will ask you for a category: Dining out, groceries, petrol, etc. It's quick and painless to input expenses, which is what makes Piggie shine: Just tap the category and you're done.
Piggie needs an accumulation of data to get going. But it's easy to read.
My only gripe with this app are the instructions. Mainly, they don't frigging exist. After the download, you're left to figure everything out on your own. I wouldn't have spotted the wireless Dropbox sync without 20 minutes of aimless twiddling.
Piggie is very basic; but unless your personal finance involves stock movements or something, it's decent. It's temporarily free in the App store, so get it now.
3. Toshl
The main point of Toshl is seeing where your money's going. I already know the answer to that (out of my wallet is where) but Toshl makes it specific.
After Toshl gathers sufficient data (use it for a month or so), it draws up some spending graphs. Toshl tracks what categories you're spending money in, how you spent most of it, and when you spent it. This is displayed in a bar graph.
I also like that Toshl uses a time graph:
Input is pretty straightforward; when you buy something, just enter the price and tap the appropriate tag. On that note: I do wish there were some pre-loaded tags; it's annoying have to create them all from scratch. But once you have a range of tags it's easy to just select from them.
You can also pre-set a budget. For example, you could key in "Budget for food: $200″. Then every time you buy something and hit the "food" tag, it automatically subtracts from the food budget. The remaining amount in any budget is displayed like a life bar in a video game; quick and easy to check.
You can also select multiple tags for one purchase, in case you have multiple budgets going. So say I have a budget for "comics" and "novels". If I input "books" as an expense, it could be set to deduct from both budgets.
Toshl is free; if something's burning a hole in your pocket, use this to find the culprit.
4. Spendings
This is the most streamlined, no-frills personal finance app. Even Piggie looks more decorated than this.
Download Spendings and you get a tri-colour (black, white, and blue) list. It tracks your budget. If you want multiple budgets, you'll need to buy the $0.99 upgrade; a bit off-putting, when apps like Toshl give you such features for free.
About as exciting as a pocket calculator I'm afraid…
As with Piggie, there are no instructions. But no complaints there, because a chimpanzee could figure out how to work this. When you first open it, the app asks you a bunch of questions: Your name, how much you make, your payment cycles…just like talking to a gold digger at a speed dating event.
Once it's all recorded, you just input expenses as they come; the app automatically subtracts from your budget. That's it. The basic version of Spendings is free in the app store.
5. Oranges 2 Apples
Oranges 2 Apples is from Dan Ariely, who wrote Predictably Irrational. The app counters the inherent lack of logic in our buying behaviour.
When you open the app, you're asked to list your favourite things at different price ranges. The next time you want to buy something expensive, just input the amount. The app gives you a range of lower priced alternatives. For example:
Based on my earlier entries, these are the alternatives the app gives me:
Who the hell buys half a computer accessory?
Keep insisting on buying, and the app will keep throwing alternatives in your face. So you'll eventually be cured of the desire to overspend.
This app is free; so if you're an impulsive shopper, download it.
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Should I pull the flowers off the Christmas cactus after they die? Some of the flowers are done now and are starting to fall off. I don't want to harm the plant. What happens next?
After the Christmas Cactus blooms, is an excellent time to trim back the plant. This will encourage new branching and a fuller
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Use and Care
The beauty of your cultured marble products can be easily maintained if you follow these suggestions:
Before use, give your marble surface a coat or two of Gel-Gloss (available at hardware stores) or automotive paste wax or polish, using a clean applicator and buffing cloth. Later, re-wax or polish to restore the luster.
NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS like Comet, Ajax, or Soft Scrub to clean your marble. Use a non-abrasive cleaner such as Windex or a wet washcloth with soap to remove soap build-up, toothpaste, etc. NOTE: On whirlpool tub jets and plated components, use only water to clean. DO NOT use ammonia-based or abrasive cleaners, as this will void the warranty on the finish.
Cracking and crazing around the drain area of the vanity top is caused by water temperature extremes and/or the use of abrasive cleaners which slowly removes the gel-coat. In order to prevent cracking and crazing around the drain area of your vanity bowl, please mix your water (turn on both the hot and cold at the same time.) Also, avoid tapping on the bottom of the bowl with a razor or any other object.
Small scratches may be removed with 600 grit wet or dry sandpaper and hand-buffed with a polishing compound such as Turtle Wax White Polishing Compound.
From renegade paring knives to busy lifestyles — most solid surface is made to withstand life. In fact, no special cleaning products are needed to keep your countertop looking great, day in, day out. But like all fine materials, damage may occur if your countertop is mistreated. To help prevent this from happening, we've outlined a few simple ways to be sure your countertop maintains its original elegance and beauty for years to come.
Normal cleaning only requires a damp cloth and a mild cleanser. If you've chosen a matte finish, you can use an abrasive cleaner like Ajax or Comet. If you do use an abrasive cleaner, we recommend periodically cleaning the entire surface in a circular motion to maintain uniformity.
Troublesome spills and stains, like food dye, tea and fruit drinks can be removed with full strength bleach followed by a general cleaner flushed with water. Be sure and not let the bleach remain on the surface for more than five minutes. If a lit cigarette should come in contact with your countertop, a nicotine stain or a scorch mark can occur. Simply use an abrasive cleaner or buff in a circular motion with a Scotch-Brite pad to remove.
Removing Minor Cuts and Scratches
Because the solid beauty of most solid surface goes all the way through, most solid surface surfaces are completely renewable. You can remove minor cuts and scratches yourself by following these instructions.
Judge the severity of the scratch and start with the finest grit sanding paper to remove the scratch. Start with a 600 grit paper. Rub over scratch in a straight line to remove it. Periodically switch rubbing direction 90°. Be sure all of the scratch is removed. If this first step takes too long, try the next heavier grit sanding paper. To minimize dust during sanding, wet the surface. Rinse pad periodically to clean residue. Clean top with water. Select next lighter grit and repeat process. Rub over a larger area to blend in sanding. Continue process switching to a green or red Scotch-Brite.
Since granite kitchen countertops represent a major investment, homeowners naturally want to know the facts about care of granite countertops. Granite is a harder stone than marble, and the care for it is generally more simple than it is for marble. However, whichever stone is used for countertops, one of the most important principles of care of granite countertops is that you should always wipe spills immediately. Granite is somewhat absorbent, and can absorb stains if spills are left any length of time.
A mild solution of dish washing liquid in warm water is fine for routine care of granite countertops. Using a soft cloth, give it a quick wipe every day. Stains are unlikely is the stone is sealed with a countertop sealant, but they can still happen.
In severe cases, a stain may require a granite cleansing poultice. A poultice for care of granite countertops can be made by combining a tablespoon or two of dish soap with a cup of white flour and enough water to make a paste. To use the paste, spread it over the stain, and lay plastic wrap over the paste. By letting this set overnight, the flour will have time to absorb the stain back out of the granite counter top surface.
Molding plaster can also be made into a poultice for care of granite countertops. Combine it with bleach and use the paste on stains that are not from greasy sources. Stains such as ink or wine might respond to this treatment. For oily stains, use water instead of bleach to make this poultice.
Hydrogen peroxide is safe to use for care of granite countertops and can be combined with ammonia to treat food stains like tea or coffee. Peroxide is more suited to light colored granite countertops, however, since it has something of a bleaching action. It can also be used with flour in place of dish soap to make a paste to clean greasy stains.
Coasters are a good idea under any drinks, and you should also be careful not to set hot pots directly on granite counters. Since granite counters are growing in popularity, it is possible to find special cleaners designed for care of granite countertops. It is also recommended that the countertop be resealed by the installing company every couple of years. The professional granite installer can also polish away scratches for you.
The Natural Beauty of Quartz Surfaces is easy to maintain. Made from the finest natural quartz materials it is the premier surfacing material with all the beauty of nature without its drawbacks. Quartz is a non-porous material that is highly stain, scratch, and heat resistant; however, it is not stain, scratch, or heat proof. Therefore, using common sense and the right care & maintenance can keep your surface beautiful for years to come.
Routine Care & Maintenance
Simply clean your Quartz with soap and water on a regular basis to keep the lustrous gloss and radiant sheen. For routine cleaning, use warm water and a damp cloth with small amount of non-abrasive cleaner that does not contain bleach.
Although Quartz is resistant to stain, spills should be cleaned as soon as possible. Liquid spill, fruits, vegetables, or other foods should be wiped up and cleaned with soap and water.
Preventing Damage from Heat
Quartz is designed to be extremely resistant to heat and can withstand exposure to normal cooking environment for brief periods of time without being damaged. Although Quartz is more resistant to heat compared to most surfacing materials in the market, all surfacing materials, including stone, can be damaged by extreme temperature changes, whether prolonged or sudden. Trivets and hot pads should be used when placing hot skillets, pans, or other heat generating appliances on the surface.
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- The academic level.
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The standards for the length of a dissertation differ in different institutions. Some universities don't specify how many words your paper should consist of. Your work should be long enough to provide an adequate defense of your research. However, there are institutions that demand a minimal word count for the projects of their undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and doctoral candidates. These standards may vary in different departments within the same school. Turn to your advisor to learn the specific length requirements and stick to them.
If you are doing your project in social sciences, humanities, or education, it is likely to be lengthy. Your PhD work in any of these fields may consist of more than 80,000 words. On the contrary, the standard PhD paper in science, technology, or engineering is about 40,000 words. The length of your final copy is also influenced by the type of your research. If you back up your ideas with quantitative data, your thesis is likely to be shorter. However, a qualitative study is bulkier since it is usually based on a detailed literature review. This is where you should synthesize all relevant theories in the field, consequently increasing the length of your project.
If your advisor leaves it to you to decide how long your dissertation should be, don't worry and just do what you should do. Your paper should take as many words as it is necessary to achieve your objectives.


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Formal updated conservation advice is now
available for Stanton Banks SAC under the
conservation advice tab below.
The tops of these ridges are smooth and covered in encrusting
species, such as red algae and small sponges. The inter-connecting
gullies are filled with rippled coarse shell sand. The rougher
sides of the ridges support species, such as featherstars, dead
man's fingers and hydroids. The smoother lower regions of the
banks provide habitat for barnacles, brittlestars, cup-shaped
sponges and massive sponges. On the edges of the ridges there are
boulders and cobbles covered by coralline algae and keel worms.
More detailed site information can be found on the
Summary tab.
Map displaying MPA boundary
associated protected feature
Visit the JNCC MPA Mapper to
view and explore data for this
Protected features
* For the latest Annex I habitat resource figures, please see
the link to the latest Habitats Directive Article 17 reporting in
the Assessment tab.
The acquisition of new data may result in updates to our
knowledge on feature presence and extent within this site. The most
up to date information is reflected on the map at the top of the
page and in JNCC's MPA
mapper, with the evidence underpinning available in the
Evidence tab.
The diagram below is a summary of the key
milestones involved in the selection and designation of Stanton
Banks SAC. More detail can be found within the Relevant
The documents referred to below and any other historical
documents relating to Stanton Banks SAC were produced during the
selection and designation process and therefore may be out of date.
This Site Information Centre is the most up to date source of
information for this MPA, and will reflect any additional
information gathered since these documents were produced.
Information about the SAC site selection process is available on
JNCCs SAC
Last updated: October 2017
Information for this site summary was adapted from the
SAC selection assessment and incorporates any further
information gathered since this document was produced.
Stanton Banks SAC is located in the Scottish Continental Shelf
south of the Outer Hebrides and lies approximately 124km west of
the UK mainland, 43km west-south-west of Tiree and 83km
north-north-east of Malin Head, Ireland). Surveys of the Stanton
Banks reef has shown it to be a rocky landscape criss-crossed by
deep gullies. Although the rocky outcrops have been rounded by
glacial action, they remain deeply fissured and extremely
The bedrock outcrops are heavily encrusted with coralline algae,
keel worms and brittlestars such as Ophiura albida, with clusters
of sponges including cup shaped axinellid sponges (Axinella
infundifiliformis) in places. On the slopes, there is a
transition from smooth bedrock to fissured rock outcrops, boulder
and cobble with featherstars (Leptometra
celtica), dead man's fingers (Alcyonium
digitatum) and robust hydroids (Tubularia spp.).
The lower circalittoral zone of the Stanton Banks is characterised
by smooth, silty bedrock dominated by extensive encrusting
coralline red algae, numerous barnacles, brittlestars, small sponge
crusts (including Hymedesmia paupertas), cup-shaped
axinellid sponges (A.
infundibuliformis) and massive sponges (Mycale
lingua and
Pachymatisma johnstonia). Starfish (such as
Luidia ciliaris , Porania pulvillus ,
papposus) and sea urchins (Echinus
esculentus) are also common.
Surrounding the Annex 1 rocky reef feature, the banks are
fringed with stony reef comprising of boulders and cobbles,
graduating into coarse and mixed sediments. Many of the cobbles are
covered by encrusting sponges (including Hymedesmia
paupertas), hydroids and bryozoans. Crabs (Cancer
pagarus) and squat lobsters (Galatheoidea) are
also present. There have been reports of cold-water coral at the
site, but currently JNCC has no direct evidence to support this.
Further detail on the evidence for this SAC can be found on the
Evidence tab.
Site location: Coordinates for this SAC can be
found in the Natura 2000
Standard Data Form (2015).
Site area: 817.27km2, a similar size
to the Isle of Mull (870km2).
Site depth range: The rocky outcrops rise from
the seabed at 190m below sea level to approximately 30m below sea
level, encompassing a vertical rise of approximately 160m. The
major gullies within the site are approximately 100m wide and up to
30m deep, with other minor gullies typically measuring 20-40m
Charting progress 2 region: Scottish
Continental Shelf.
Site boundary description: The site boundary is
a complex polygon enclosing the minimum area necessary to ensure
protection of the Annex I habitat. Coordinate points have been
positioned as close to the edge of the interest features as
possible, rather than being located at the nearest whole degree or
minute point. The proposed boundary includes a margin to allow for
mobile gear on the seabed being at some distance from the location
of a vessel on the sea surface. The maximum depth of water around
the feature is 190m; therefore, assuming a ratio of 3:1 fishing
warp length to depth, the proposed boundary is defined to include a
margin of 570m from the bedrock reef.
For a full overview of the data used to support site
identification, along with information on confidence in feature
presence and extent see the Stanton Banks SAC selection
assessment. Data for this SAC have been primarily collected
through JNCC-funded or collaborative surveys with other data
obtained through other data sourcing. The data gathered provide
direct evidence confirming the presence of the protected features
within the site. Additional survey data will be added to JNCC's
mapper in due course.
Survey and data gathering
Data analysis reportsFurther analysis of
data gathered as part of the surveys listed above are available via
the following reports:
CR.MCR.EcCr.FaAlCr.Bri (EUNIS A4.2144): Brittlestars on faunal
and algal encrusted exposed to moderately wave-exposed
circalittoral rock;
CR.MCR.EcCr.FaAlCr (EUNIS A4.214): Faunal and algal crusts on
exposed to moderately wave-exposed circalittoral rock and CGS:
Cobbles, Gravels and Sands.
Additional relevant literatureReferences
for further supporting scientific literature consulted during the
identification of this site can be found in the Selection
Assessment. Please be aware that although these sources contain
information which is of interest in relation to this MPA, they do
not necessarily represent the views of JNCC:
Knowledge gapsIf you are aware of any
additional data or relevant scientific papers for this site not
listed here, please contact JNCC.
Last updated: March 2018
Updated formal conservation advice is now available for this
MPA. Further information on the approach used to develop this
advice is available on the Conservation Advice
webpage along with a Glossary of
Terms used in JNCC conservation advice and a short
video explaining how to use the conservation advice
You must refer to this advice if you:
You may also find it useful to refer to this advice if you:
We will engage with stakeholders to identify
any lessons which JNCC can learn from customers who have used the
advice, with a view to continuing to ensure it is
The following table provides an overview of
the components of the conservation advice, and provides hyperlinks
to each of the products for this MPA. These elements together form
JNCC's formal conservation advice for this site and should be read
in conjunction with each other. This advice reflects the most
up-to-date evidence held by JNCC (correct as of February 2018). A
zipped folder enabling these documents to be downloaded together is
available at the bottom of this page.
The Conservation Objectives set out the broad
ecological aims for the site. JNCC provide supplementary advice in
the SACO which is essential reading to support interpretation of
these conservation objectives.
You can use these documents to assess the
impacts of your planned activity on the important attributes of the
Please note our current understanding of
whether the available evidence indicates that each attribute needs
to be restored or maintained is not provided here. However, links
to available evidence for the site are provided and should you
require further site-specific information for the site, please
contact JNCC at: email@example.com.
These statements provide a summary of the Supplementary Advice
on the Conservation Objectives (SACO).
Provides information on the activities capable of affecting site
integrity and therefore achievement of the site's conservation
This is a starting point for determining potential management
requirements. It does not take into account the intensity,
frequency or cumulative impacts from activities taking place. It is
simply to advise you of the possible adverse impacts that your
activity can have on a MPA's features.
status: Progressing
towards being well managed
Although a baseline monitoring survey took
place in 2012, information on the long-term recovery of Annex 1
reef in this site is scarce. Fisheries management measures are in
development for the site but not yet implemented, and ongoing site
condition monitoring work will be required to conclude with
confidence as to the degree to which the site is moving towards or
achieving its conservation objectives.
This site forms part of the UKs contribution to the OSPAR
commissions network of MPAs, Europe's Natura 2000 network and
the Emerald network established under the Bern Convention. As the UK
is a signatory to the OSPAR
commission, JNCC are committed to ensuring that the OSPAR MPA
network is 'well-managed' by
JNCC consider 'well-managed' to mean the
timely progress of an MPA around the 'MPA management cycle'. This
The sub-sections that follow provide an account of the progress
of Stanton Banks SAC around each of the four stages in the MPA
management cycle.
The documentation of appropriate management
The conservation objectives and advice on activities capable of
affecting the conservation status of the protected feature of this
site are available under the conservation advice tab.
The implementation of management measures
This section details progress towards the implementation of
management measures for activities considered capable of affecting
the conservation status of the protected feature of the site. The
protected feature of the site is considered to be sensitive to
pressures associated with fishing and 'licensable' activities.
Licensable activities
Site condition monitoring
A baseline monitoring survey took place in
2012 but site condition monitoring surveys are yet to take place
within this MPA. Further information will be made available under
the Monitoring tab in due course.
Assessment of progress towards conservation
No long-term condition monitoring data is
available to determine whether the MPA is moving towards or has
reached its conservation objectives. The site has a 'restore'
conservation objective based on the findings of a vulnerability
assessment which suggests the site is unlikely to be moving towards
its conservation objectives. Further information is provided in the
Assessment tab.
JNCC is currently leading on the development of a strategy for
biodiversity monitoring across all UK waters, to include MPA
monitoring. For SACs, data and evidence collected from monitoring
activities will aim to:
Information on monitoring of this MPA will be provided when it
becomes available.
Assessments of the condition of designated features in offshore
MPAs are required to report against our legal obligations. Ideally
these assessments are based on observed data, and then measured
against targets for predefined indicators. However, for MPAs in
offshore waters the appropriate information is not always available
particularly for seabed habitats, which are the main type of
designated features within offshore MPAs.
To address these challenges, JNCC has been an active partner in
developing new approaches and tools for the assessment of habitats
and species for a variety of national and international status
reports. These tools cover methods for producing interim
assessments of site features and their responses to pressures, as
well as developing more robust indicators for determining condition
of the features. The reports include the second cycle of the
Conservation Status Assessments under the EU
Habitats Directive, Charting Progress 2 and
the OSPAR Quality Status
Report. JNCC continues to develop and pilot tools for the
assessment of marine habitats and species in offshore waters to
improve the quality and transparency of our assessments, and
contribute to the monitoring of marine biodiversity in UK
Every six years, member states are also required under Article 17
of the EU Habitats Directive to report on the conservation
status of Annex I habitats and Annex II species on the Habitats
Directive. The assessments should consider the habitat or species
both within the Natura 2000 network and in the wider sea. The
latest report was submitted by the UK in 2013
and provided a second assessment of the conservation status of
relevant habitats and species within UK marine waters during
2007-2012. The next report is for the period 2013-2018 and is due
in 2019; information on the condition of features within SACs will
make a contribution to this report. These assessments will also
feed into six yearly reports on the state of the marine environment
under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, which
aims to achieve Good Environmental Status by 2020.


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Management, Hints and tips, Small Business
Expert Corner: Top tips for a successful sale – part 1
Posted on by Cindy Yip
Estimated read time: 4 mins
Brand new to The Business Lounge is Expert Corner. This is where we'll sit with one of our in-house experts to pick their brain on their area of expertise.
In this first episode, we speak to James Rodgers, one of our Sales Managers. He's been working in the sales department of Experian for nearly twelve years. Initially starting out cold calling and booking in appointments for more experienced sales agents, he shortly became a team manager after just four years. James enjoys the challenges that sales presents and thrives on always exceeding expectations.
There wasn't any one better that we could ask for top tips on making a successful sale. James shared with us his top six tips; in this first part, we present to you the first three.
To some, this acronym may ring many bells but it's not what you're thinking. You only really have the first 15 seconds of a conversation to capture your audiences' attention; therefore you need to make every second count.
First highlight the reason they should listen to you. Then, tell them the benefit your product or service can give to them; this has to be relevant and only works if you've understood their needs. Structure all this so it's easy for the prospect to understand and digest.
For example, you've just made an outbound call to a prospect, you need to first tell them the reason you're calling them. This could be to tell them that you understand the type of business they are in, and you have a solution to the problems they could be facing. Tell them how your solution can benefit them, such as, it can save them a lot of time or can help them increase sales. Structure this in a way that is easy for them to digest.
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Put customers at the heart of everything you do. It sounds like a cliché that every business says, but how many can put their hands up and say they really do this? This will help place you in the mind set of always placing customers first and thinking from their point of view.
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Repealing DOMA: Reintroducing Ralph ReedChristopher Walton on 12/10/2014
There are so many ways that I wish to discuss my support for the repeal of DOMA and tomorrow's United States Supreme Court case that challenges the constitutionality of the same sex marriage ban in California's Proposition 8. Currently, there are 29 states that prohibit same sex marriage. Tomorrow's Supreme Court hearing is the most important and significant human right's case that has been decided since Roe v. Wade. The right to marry is determined by each state, according to our US Constitution. However, every now and then a state enacted law, which is passed by the will of that state's majority, is overturned by our federal judiciary branch. This is yet another brilliant example of how checks and balances have worked for over 200 years. I wish to approach the unconstitutionality and immoral defense of banning same sex marriage through the eyes of the Christian right. Please allow me to reintroduce Ralph Reed.
I first began despising Ralph in the early 1990s after I graduated from college. Ralph was the poster boy for right wing Christian fanaticism that was steamrolling this country since the advent of the Reagan revolution.
This noxious fusion of "radical Republicanism and radical Christianity" under his original leadership of the Christian Coalition was steadfastly shaping the policies and laws of America. Please, take a moment to watch this Bill Moyer's special on Ralph Reed: (click here).
Ralph once donned the cover of Time Magazine (much like Marco Rubio did recently) as the hope and face of the right. Both Ralph and Marco were propped up as poster boys; Ralph having since faded into the political netherworld of the Conservative Republicans, much like I believe Rubio will do very shortly.
Unfortunately, Ralph Reed still controlled a powerbase on which to drum the infusion of private personal religious beliefs into our public discourse, but also as far as our private bedrooms. Sunday's weekly bully pulpit was not enough for American evangelicals; they had to push their private, constitutionally protected beliefs, against the "others". Enter Ralph Reed.
Ralph is currently the head of Faith and Freedom Coalition, founded in 2009. Reed had fallen out of favor after being directly linked to the Jack Abramoff scandals. Reed is now back and still very much a threat to American freedom and civil liberties. I no longer see him everywhere that I once saw Gingrich, Oliver North, and Pat Robertson. But he did surface yesterday on 'Meet the Press' as the lone crusader trying to defend the defenseless attack on gay marriage. Statistics were brought out by both sides for and against repealing DOMA. The sudden and dramatic wave of support for gays, gay rights, gay marriage, and the all important sharing of legal and medical rights were covered convincingly by the liberal and moderate pundits who were up against the lonely Mr. Reed.
Reed is a hollow vessel of a Christian coalition movement that robbed countless millions of their personal freedoms, their money (via donations) and even their civil liberties. The Evangelical right and today's neo-cons today are leaderless and rudderless. Their fear of losing power and control, I believe, can be witnessed in their virulent support for the NRA and the purchasing of millions of guns since Obama won election. It can be counted in the surge of hate groups since Obama was elected. Their fear can most readily be seen in the venom in which neo-Cons and Christian evangelicals shut down abortion clinics in the south and mid west. And, it can be seen on the faces of those like Ralph Reed who no longer live in an America that they created for themselves.