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Suite Cavour
Via Cavour 12 - Firenze 50122
Located in the center of Florence and surrounded by all tourist attractions, Suite Cavour is definitely the place where you can relax after a long day of excitement and exploration. The space is characterized by a cheeky, inspiring design. It is situated at ground floor and features a vast master bedroom with a king size bed as well as a closet for the guests to use; a bedroom with one single bed and a desk, above which is a mezzanine easily accessible by stairs, where you'll find yet another single bed with the corresponding desk, and a comfy armchair to plunge into. Four people in total can enjoy a pleasant stay at this apartment.
Located in the center of Florence and surrounded by all tourist attractions, Suite Cavour is definitely the place where you can relax after a long day of excitement and exploration. The space is characterized by a cheeky, inspiring design. It is situated at ground floor and features a vast master bedroom with a king size bed as well as a closet for the guests to use; a bedroom with one single bed and a desk, above which is a mezzanine easily accessible by stairs, where you'll find yet another single bed with the corresponding desk, and a comfy armchair to plunge into. Four people in total can enjoy a pleasant stay at this apartment.
Suite Cavour has a Wi-Fi connection and features a flat screen TV in each bedroom with SKY and Tim Vision available to watch. You'll feel comfortable regardless of the season, as the space is equipped with air conditioning, heating and has double glazed windows.
For those looking to cook, there is a kitchenette conveniently equipped with the essential appliances such as: an electric oven, a stove, a fridge with a freezer, a microwave oven, and various kitchen utensils (pans, plates, spoons, forks, knives…).
There is also an electric kettle to make your tea and a Nespresso machine with a fair amount of pods provided by us so that you can enjoy your morning coffee just as you like it.
The bathroom is spacious and modern, featuring a glassed shower. A hair dryer is available and all the essentials are provided. This comprises: a set of clean hand and body towels, fresh linens for every guest, as well as toiletries such as shampoo, shower gel and soap. In addition, the apartment is equipped with a washing machine, which you'll also find in the bathroom.
The location of the apartment is amazing and couldn't be more convenient. You are in the heart of Florence, immersed in the vibrant and inspiring atmosphere of the historic city center. The city's best cafés, restaurants, bars, shops and galleries are all around you! And you are of course only steps away from Florence's iconic landmarks such as the stunning Cathedral with its ever-famous Duomo and the recently renovated Baptistry. The imposing Palazzo Vecchio is also a stone's throw away, as are the Uffizi gallery, the Santa Croce square, the picturesque Ponte Vecchio bridge and many, many more.
Last but not least, it's very easy to get to the main train station, Santa Maria Novella. It's a fifteen-minute walk from your apartment and you can comfortably and cheaply travel to so many destinations!
You won't get lost with us, as we provide you with a custom map where all the important tourist attractions, supermarkets, as well as a selected number of recommended restaurants and bars are clearly indicated. The location of your apartment is also clearly marked and we have included some tips which will allow you to experience and enjoy the city like a local.
From Santa Maria Train station
By Taxi: 7,00 - 10,00 € (5-7 minutes)
On foot: Take the left exit from the platforms and turn right into Piazza dell'Unità then go straight on into Via Panzani - Cerretani. Keep walking until you reach the Duomo (Cathedral). Facing the main entrance of the Duomo, turn left into Via Martelli and keep walking straight into Via Cavour.
The apartment is on the right side at number 12. The number of the building is written in blue. It's worth knowing that in Florence the colours of the numbers matter and while the red numbers are for shops the blue/black are for apartment buildings.
The GPS devices available are usually not up to date so follow these instructions to get to the Garage easily:
As you approach Florence by highway, coming either from Rome (south) or from Bologna (north), take the exit Firenze SUD and keep going straight into Via Marco Polo following the indication for Coverciano - Fiesole until you reach the traffic lights. Then take the left turning into Via Enrico de Nicola following the indications: Viali Circonvallazione-Centro.
Keep going straight ahead through Lungarno Aldo Moro - Lungarno Cristoforo Colombo - Lungarno del Tempio until the end and you will find a large hotel called "Mediterraneo" on your right and traffic lights where you have to turn right but keep to the left-hand side of the road as you take Via Giovanni Amendola.
At the first traffic light turn left in Viale Duca degli Abruzzi keeping to your right-hand side; at the traffic lights, cross Via della Giovine Italia and go straight on into Via dell'Agnolo where you will find the beginning of the ZTL zone. Keep going straight ahead into Via dell'Agnolo, even if the ZTL light is red, until the crossing with Via Giuseppe Verdi, where you turn right.
At the traffic lights turn left into Piazza Salvemini and keep to the right-hand side of the road as it becomes Via Sant'Egidio then Via Bufalini and then Via de' Pucci, where you turn right into Via Ricasoli. Garage Michelangelo is the second one you find on the right-hand side of the street (the first one is called Park2go and we do not have an agreement with them).
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
Florence's city center is a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL), which means that access to it is restricted, depending on the time of the day, day of the weak, season, etc.
The access to this area is marked with a traffic light:
Green Light = access is permitted
Red light = access is not permitted.
CCTV is installed, taking pictures of all vehicles that enter the ZTL and their plate numbers. Cars with a special permit to enter the zone, which only residents can get, are listed in the ZTL database. All other vehicles entering the ZTL when the light is red will get a fine.
In agreement with the local Police station, the fine will be cancelled if you reach one of the three parking spaces listed here within 3 hours of your access to the ZTL, upon which the staff at the parking will register your car in the system, instantly legalising your entrance into the ZTL.
Garage Michelangelo
Via Ricasoli 28 (red)
50122, Firenze
Tel: +39 055 2399126
No reservation needed
Remember to inform the staff that you are with Firenze Rentals, upon which you will receive a discount and pay €25 instead of 32 (the price is for a standard size car; with bigger vehicles the price may vary)
From the airport of Florence
By Tram line T2 to the main station Santa Maria Novella
When you leave the airport building through the main door, turn left and the Tram stop is right there next to the Arrivals exit.
Price one way: 1,50 € (duration 20 minutes)
From Sunday to Thursday: from 5:06 am till 11:59 pm, trains are running every 5 minutes
Friday and Saturday: from 5:06 am till 1:44 am.
By Taxi
The taxi stop is on the right side out from the airport's exit
Price: 20,00 €
Holiday: between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm – 22,00 €
Night time: between 10:00 pm until 6:00 am – 23:00 €
Extra for luggage: 1,00 € for each luggage
Tel: +39 0554242 or +39 0554390
App Taxi: Application for Android and Apple
From Pisa Airport to Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station
By Bus to the main station Santa Maria Novella
Price: 14,00 €
Distance: 70 minutes
Ticket on-line:
Bus From Bologna Airport to Bologna centrale train station
Aerobus is a shuttle service run by TPER, Bologna's local transport company, connecting Bologna Airport with the city centre and the railway station. It runs every 11 minutes (from 7:00 am to 9:30 pm) every day of the year, making it the most convenient way to reach the train station of Bologna. The first trip from the airport is at 5:30 am, and the last trip is at 12:15 am. The first trip from the railway station is at 5:00 am, and the last trip is at 11:35 pm.
Time Table:
From the Airport to the City Centre/Central Railway Station: passengers may only disembark at the "Pontelungo" and "Ospedale Maggiore" stops; it is not allowed to board at these stops for onward travel to the city centre and railway station.
From the City Centre/Central Railway Station to the Airport: passengers may only board at the "Ospedale Maggiore" and "Pontelungo" stops; it is not allowed to board at previous stops with the intention of disembarking at one of these two stops.
One-way ticket from/to the Airport € 6.00. Tickets can be purchased directly on this website, from the automatic vending machines located in the airport, and in Bologna at the Central Railway Station (at the Aerobus departure point) or at the TPER ticket offices.
Only tickets specifically valid for Aerobus may be used; regular TPER tickets and passes are not valid on Aerobus. A ticket is good for a single trip on Aerobus from/to the airport, and must be validated upon boarding.


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Thomas Hainschwang with Gemlab Gemological Laboratory announced that he recently examined and tested three(3) Emeralds that were purchased in India. The stones were reportedly guaranteed by the Seller to be completely natural and untreated Emeralds. The stones were translucent, green in color as one would expect, and full of fibrous inclusions. When examined under a microscope Hainschwang reported that these stones were not full of fibrous inclusions but, instead, actually had a fibrous structure! It was also noted that the green coloring was concentrated within this fibrous structure. This of course indicates that the material is dyed and not an Emerald.
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Sillimanite has been used in the past to fake rubies as well by dying it red ( http://gemologyproject.com/wiki/index.php?title=Sillimanite ). It is frequently used to fake other stones due to its fibrous structure which lends itself to easily accept dyes which can reach deep into the material. Sillimanite is also known as Fibrolite.
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The practice offers consultations with doctors and nurses. You can book a telephone consultation or arrange to see a doctor at the surgery. Very occasionally the doctors will do visits to housebound patients.
Current waiting times for routine appointments are longer due to coronavirus and we apologise for any inconvience but are looking at ways to improve this. We are currently strictly limiting face to face appointments and trying to deal with issues on the phone where possible. This is in line with Government advice on social distancing.
How to make an appointment
In person at reception or by calling 0141 632 4698. You can also book appointments on-line (registration required to use this system). *Online bookings have been temporarily suspended due to coronavirus. Please call the practice to book.*
Appointments are available every morning and afternoon at Grantley Street and some appointments are available at our Clarkston Road surgery. Routine appointments are booked for 10 minutes.
An appointments system operates for all the surgeries. URGENT MEDICAL ISSUES can be dealt with on a same day basis.
You are responsible for being on time and keeping appointments with us. Please let us know as soon as possible if you cannot make an appointment.
The practice participates in Extended Hours. These appointments are primarily intended for patients who find it more convenient accessing our service out with core hours. These are usually on a Tuesday morning from around 7.00 am and are a mixture of doctor and nurse appointments.
Your GP may not always be the right person to see first. There may be a more appropriate member of our team who can help you with your problem. This means that our staff will enquire as to the general nature of the problem. Please be assured that they are only collecting information that will help them direct you to the most appropriate person or service to deal with your problem and are bound by the same strict code of confidentiality as the doctors. The receptionists are trained to point you to the right service. You can also click here for further information from Greater Glasgow and Clyde Healthboard.
The practice has a HCA (health care assistant) for taking blood and blood pressure. There are two practice nurses for more complicated nursing problems and there are also attached health visitors and district nurses.
Other services provided by the health board
A full list of services can be found by clicking here
The Minor Ailment Service is pharmacy led and may be the first port of call for minor conditions such as the following types of issues: athlete's foot; cold sores; constipation; diarrhoea; eczema; piles; hay-fever; headaches; head-lice; indigestion; mouth ulcers; nasal congestion; sore throat/colds; thrush; worms; warts; verrucas; eye-infections; teething. Using this service will free up GP appointments for more complex or urgent problems.
Opticians can be the first "port of call" for an eye problem and have the equipment to be able to carry out a thorough assessment.
Minor Injuries Clinic: New Victoria Infirmary 9am – 9pm
OOH (out of hours) service: phone NHS 24 or 111
A+E: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital – 24 hours
DIAL 999 for choking, suspected stroke, chest pain, breathing difficulties, unconsciousness, serious blood loss or other emergencies.
How to cancel an appointment
If you have received an appointment reminder text message (SMS) you can simply reply CANCEL back by using the same message.
If you are registered for online access, you can cancel your appointment by logging onto your account from any computer, tablet or smartphone.
You can call us on 0141 632 4698
If you are passing by just pop in and kindly let our receptionists know that you wish to cancel your appointment.
Thank you in advance for allowing another patient to use your appointment slot!
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The practice now offers telephone consultations as well as face to face consultations.
If you would prefer a telephone consultation, please tell the receptionist who will arrange the best time for the doctor to call you.
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We sometimes have medical students sitting in during consultations with patients. If you do not wish to have a medical student present, it is quite alright to let Reception or your doctor know. We will ask them to leave the room while you are seen.
Please contact reception for an appointment for your flu immunisation.View Details
Dr Fitchett is taking sem-retirement in November and coming back to work 3 days a week in December.View Details
In November 2017, Grantley Medical Practice was presented with a good practice award in recognition of Excellence in Education and Training from NHS Education for Scotland.View Details


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23 days of my life
My first semester at IUG, the Islamic University of Gaza, was quite intense; different life style, freshman zeal, new faces, new troubles, architecture major, and most significantly >> war. My first final exam – Applied Physics – was scheduled to be on the 27th of December. As usual, I was hardly prepared and I was actually wishing they'd postpone it!
Yeah, I ended up regretting that one.
The exam was meant to be held at 11:30 am, so I left the house at around 10:45 and it took me about 30 minutes to get to uni. I sat on a bench lost in my notes, and I remember there was a problem that drove me coo-coo! Fortunately though, my friend, Rana, arrived and I knew she'd help me. I did not appreciate her help with that problem, however, one bit near as much as I appreciated her presence with me at that moment, for as she was explaining that point to me, we heard the first strike and DOWN TO THE GROUND with my knees failing to hold me up, my hands covering my ears, and my scream piercing Rana's ears.
It sounded at first as though the university was being targeted, so everyone started running towards the gate and I held on to Rana's hand, unable to move until she dragged me out. I started running with her forgetting the notes, forgetting the exam, and forgetting my mind. All I could hear was the girls' cries and screams, and all I could feel were the sizzling tears falling down my cheeks. No one knew what to do other than run. The street got so packed with students and there was a cop telling us which way to go, but being surrounded with smoke, most girls including me and Rana preferred to get inside the neighbouring university, Al-Aqsa University, and wait there until things calm down and the bombing stops.
Even at Al-Aqsa University we were told to go home. As we got out we suddenly saw all the girls running in our direction, screaming! Just seeing the panicking faces of those girls sent an inexpressible shiver down my spine. It then turned out to be a mere dog! Everyone started laughing at the incident, but with anxiety beyond description. I got into a net Café with Rana hoping that we can understand what is going on. The network had crashed and we couldn't get in touch with our families, but the radio was on at the café and the owner told us that a few governmental buildings and police stations were targeted. To our dread, 40 people were reported dead.
I lived in KhanYounis, a city 30 minutes to the south of Gaza City. Salah Al-deen Street is the main highway in the strip connecting the north to the south, and along the road lies several police stations. As I learned from the Café owner, those were targeted. My attempts to call my family were in vain and I didn't know what to do or how to get home! I decided to go my gramma's house near Al-Shifa hospital, minutes away from IUG campus, when the line finally got through and I was able to talk my dad. He told me not to go there because things were a bit rowdy around that area. Rana took a taxi home and I stayed at a friend's house near the university. The electricity was out and we couldn't turn on the TV to see what is going on. We saw a mosque get hit d as we were looking through the window; I froze and couldn't help my tears again. I called my dad using the landline and told him that I was going to go to Hala's house, my best friend, and stay there until all of this stops – haha and there we thought it was a one-afternoon thing. I called a taxi from a nearby office, and he arrived 15 minutes later! If I were a texi driver, I would have never gone out like that to pick up some stranger, but I sure appreciated that! Money can make one do lots of things I guess, or maybe just a sense of duty.
Anyway, I got to Hala's house and felt at ease finally. I thought maybe I'd better stay there for the night and go home the next day, because I wasn't sure whether the Israelis were done bombing stations along Salah Al-deen's street. Though Hala's dad, whose birthday is on that same day, saw what's coming; he'd even gone grocery shopping just in case. As he got back, he took me with his car to the nearest taxi stop where I can take a ride home to KhanYounis.
I had never imagined I'd see what I saw on my home; all that terror, the destruction, and the blackening smoke. I was like a cat on a hot tin roof the entire ride.
The first thing I did as soon as I got home was sit with my family in front of the TV screen. I still remember how intimidating the photos of the deceased bodies were ><
Up to that point, none of us yet realized that this was going to happen again and again and again, even heavier and more atrociously. I was wondering if we were going to have that exam the next day, and not knowing whether to study for it or not, I began calling my friends. Some said they will study, others said they won't even go to university. If we'd just waited until it got dark, we would've got the answer. F16's and Apache's did not rest for a minute, and every now and then we'd hear an explosion. The number of the injured and the dead was on the rise.
Exams were postponed. It was one of those moments where you just want to go "YES!!!!!!! :D" but can't… Not only were the exams postponed, but the university was targeted as well! The labs, in front of which I was sitting and was supposed to be having an exam on the 27th, were razed to the ground…
A few days had passed, and still no one daring to leave their house. My parents had to, though. Being a doctor in Gaza is like a curse, and I do not have one parent as a doctor. No. Two! I know, lucky me! >< Every time the ambulance came to pick them up, the entire neighborhood would be on tenterhooks…
One of the most dreadful moments was when the tile factory near our house was hit. We could hear the jets going wild earlier, but we didn't think the target would be THAT close this time. I was in my bedroom and as it hit; everything turned red for a second and I saw the explosion before I could hear it! I screamed unconsciously and even heard the screams of my sisters. We felt the ground shaking and all my things fell on the floor of the bedroom. Even I fell on the floor of my bedroom. It was damn horrific. Black smoke covered the area and I rushed out of my bedroom to make sure all my family members are alright. My siblings gathered and we all ran towards the window with exclamation marks on our faces. The entire area was on fire, and we could feel the heat of the blazing flames. My dad came upstairs to check on us and saw us standing by the window to see what happened. Enraged and anxious, he started yelling at us, "HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I TOLD YOU TO STAY AWAY FROM THE WINDOWS AND ANYTHING WITH GLASS!! DOWNSTAIRS, MOVE!"
My mom was on her way back; that was the first ambulance to get to the area before several more followed. My mom, shocked and panicking to see what happened, left her stuff in the ambulance and came to us running to make sure we are all safe. With much eagerness, my siblings started narrating to her how loud and freaky it was and that it was like nothing that happened before. Being the Camera freak that I am, I was even more agitated because I was unable to take a photo of that enormous fire, since the electricity was out and my phone batteries were dead.
That factory explosion was followed by another; the target was another factory nearby. The Israelis justify factory bombardments by saying that these are actually weapon caches; they claim that they are used to manufacture and store weapons! If those were really weapon stores, my house would not be standing to this day seeing how close it is to those factories. The entire area would've been wiped out as a result of "weapons'" explosions. That incident left most of the windows in our house broken.
Broken windows are never unfamiliar in Gaza.
It was the very utmost of winter then, and the nights were sub-zero. I cannot complain about broken windows—unlike those whose houses were shelled, the walls of the house were not damaged AND we had blankets and were able to keep each other warm.
The broken glass was substituted with nylon in order to keep the wind out; it was good business for nylon sellers as the entire Gazan population had to store supplementary nylon pieces, just in case. Even after the offensive had ended, most Gazan could not repair their windows and had to manage with nylon due to the high cost of the little amounts of glass that enters the strip.
And then it was December, 31st; my brother's birthday and New Year's Eve. I can only remember the text messages of the New Year's wishes. They all had a common theme which I don't think there's anyone who can't guess what that could be. But hey, at least we got our fireworks!
The sun would set at around 5 pm everyday and none of us would be allowed to stay upstairs or in our bedrooms; my dad had gathered the mattresses and blankets and placed them downstairs on the floor; it was our little nightly 'shelter'. Lights were forbidden as well; even if we had electricity at night, it was more frightening to turn them on than to stay in the dark. We had to do with the candles and kerosene lamps. This was the case in not just my house, but probably the entire strip.
The nights were long beyond description. It would be 8 pm and after what feels like 4 hours later, it'd be 8:30. None of us could sleep before dawn! We'd be all jammed up next to each other, under the blankets and in the dark, listening to the radio and to Israeli jets who I guess had sworn to keep us company and not to leave us alone for a single minute; sweet, right?
We were lucky though to have had electricity most of the nights as opposed to during the day. It used to go out all day long and come back at night; thank God for that, I woulda died of aggravation. I mean there are one million and one things that we can during the day without electricity, but at night! With all the darkness and the bombing! However, I wasn't able to use the internet the first few nights we spent in our "shelter", because there was no phone plug thingie where we slept and the cable I had was so short that I couldn't use the plug in my dad's office. The nights were torturous with no communication with the outside! Especially as you grow indifferent to the bombing and boredom invades. I tried using my phone; haha as if the network would work! So I decided to make my own shelter on the same floor but closer to the office; that's meters away from my family, all for the sake of having internet, and I did 😀
My dad yelled at me when he saw that and didn't let me at the beginning, but he saw how persistent I was. Aaaah, finally… Internet!
I am not a fan of msn messenger myself, but back then it was almost the only way out for most Gazans who were fortunate enough not to have their line down due to the bombings of the Communication Company… I gotta say, it was the best distraction tool ever! It made everything a lot easier and gave me some sort of comfort; I could actually see what is going on and talk to lots of people inside and outside of Gaza.
I can never forget Jan, 5, 2010. It was my parents' anniversary, yet it was the most frightful day, night even, we ever witnessed. It was the first time for me to see tears in my father's eyes, and it was also the first time for me to feel that we were actually going to die… The bombing was too awful for words, and the clashes between the IOF and the Palestinian resistance were heard so clearly to the extent it felt they were on the roof. The Israeli tanks got really close but luckily turned to a different street. That night was INTENSE! And I mean I N T E N S E! The house was shaking all night long, there was no glass left to break that night, the doors opened and kept banging and slamming and one of them broke; but none of us even dared to utter a word.
From then on, we just lost track of days; it seemed like the same thing happening over and over and over again. It didn't feel like it would be ever over. I didn't know Saturday from Tuesday, and I didn't really care. I mean, what difference could it make? None.
I remember when Israeli Helicopters dropped leaflets telling us to evacuate. We did gather all our important papers and documents in a hand bag, and packed a few blankets and stuff and were going to go to our old house in the centre of KhanYounis, but that made no sense! Those leaflets were dropped EVERYWHERE across the strip; in other words, NO WHERE was safe. So, there was no point. We just stayed home anyway.
One of the things that are carved in my memory is when I thought that my best friend, Hala, died. We were up all night long that night listening to the radio; the Israeli troops had invaded Tal Alhawa where she lives, and they got so close to her house. According to the radio, the situation was severe in that area; constant shelling and evacuating. They mentioned all the places around her house, and even our flat in Tal Alhawa. It was 3 a.m. when I called her, but no answer; I tried to call on the landline, but no answer; her cell phone, no answer. I, then, called all of her family members' cell phones, they were either off or no one would answer. I got really anxious. I kept calling and calling and I didn't even sleep. I forgot all about the bombing around my house even!
At 10 pm, her married sister finally picked up, but the thing is that she doesn't live with them. I asked her if she knew anything about her family, she told me she's walking in the street with her husband and children at the moment I'm talking to her as her house was bombed. She knew nothing about her family. I became even more and more worried! I kept trying and trying to call and sending text massages, I called everyone we know just to see if anyone knew anything, but my efforts were in vain. Then at around 11 am her cell phone gave me this massage: the number you are trying to call is not valid, please, check it and try to dial again later.
I heard that and I just went nuts. I totally thought they died! I went hysterical! I cried my head off and broke glass and all kinds of stupid things! None of my family members could even talk to me! It was one hell of a day!
At 4 pm, I received a text massage from her cell phone saying they were fine, and the tanks in front of their house withdrew. She said no one could even answer the phone, or even keep it on. They were on edge the whole time the entire neighborhood was being attacked and evacuated. That was the happiest moment of my life, as if she came back from the dead; I cursed her and laughed from the very bottom of my heart. I'll never forget that day.
A few friends and relatives of mine were victims of that merciless Israeli slaughter, but thank God none of my family members or close friends was injured or killed; just a mere wound in my sister's finger due to the broken glass. It hurt my eyes and stung my heart to see it, but how trivial and ridiculous is it compared to those who lost a leg, an arm, or A LIFE!?
We kinda forgot about our apartment in Tal Alhawa in Gaza. It's in the doctors' building behind Al-Quds hospital and the Red Crescent. When it was all over, my dad took us in the car to see what happened in Tal Alhawa and to check on the apartment. We expected to find the windows broken, and maybe holes in the walls caused by arbitrary bullets. What we saw, though, was just …. Well, this…
Yeah, my dad almost died of a heart attack. The apartment was still NEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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i fuckin love u! I rele do!
Omg u made me cry!
Gr8 writing! Ash3ar bdni! Im evn reading it on my cell! Flashbacks kteer haik! Well done! Amazing work!
Again, yl3n taree5ik walah i love u!
January 1, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Jihan … ok now ! FROM WHAT I READ … YOU ARE PERFECT IN THE WAY YOU EXPRESS EVERY SINGLE PART OF THIS … GOOD LUCK
January 4, 2011 at 2:00 am
yup loads to study and less time 🙂 thx jihan
January 4, 2011 at 5:29 pm
These accounts are so powerful.
January 5, 2011 at 11:26 am
Thank you for a strong, powerful account. It is revealing that Israel targeted police stations right from the start, but now complains that the Hamas authorities are not doing enough to stop "terror."
January 5, 2011 at 12:38 pm
An unbelievable vivid stirring and beautiful report. Thank you Jehan for helping us to understand what it was really like. Note the destruction of factories –civilian infrastructure– and the absurd evacuation messages dropped on Jehan's family… this confirms what we have read in Goldstone!
January 5, 2011 at 1:52 pm
Wikileaks reports that no later than March 3, 2008, Israel informed the US that it intended to keep Gaza "on the brink of collapse." It is safe to assume that any US official tears over the plight of Gazans since then, have been crocodile.
January 5, 2011 at 2:17 pm
the entire series is amazing. thank you Jehan and i am ashamed american weapons cause so much death and destruction, it haunts me.
January 5, 2011 at 4:53 pm


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Ski Accommodation in Lech, Austria
Lech, Zürs and St. Christoph are one of the best loved winter sports resorts in the world. Boasting a vast skiing domain that lies between 1400 and 2450 metres altitude here guests can literally breathe the quality and enjoy a resort frequented by Royalty and high society year after year. The villages themselves are easy to get around, full of international flavour and only 4 km apart, linked by a regular bus service. The Arlberg Ski Circus covers the resorts of Lech, Zürs, Zug, Stuben, St. Anton, Sonnenkopf and St. Christoph.
Getting There
When to Go
Where to Stay
Getting around
Lech is more about the smart bars in hotels than dancing on tables in ski boots. With this in mind there are some fantastic places to head for a glass of wine or three.
Hotel Montana
The sun terrace at the Hotel Montana is just to the side of the piste, so it's great for people watching. They serve fantastic food that you can enjoy whilst taking in the panoramic views.
Down in the resort centre there are a few bars that open out onto the river. The Tannbergerhof has a daily open-air party and claims to serve the best Glühwein in the world!
The Burg Hotel
If you're looking for somewhere more upmarket, head to The Burg Hotel. It's is a great umbrella bar just off the slopes and features a fantastic and lively bar where the Champagne is always flowing!
Eating out
Lech offers some fantastic restaurants, all serving a mixture of Tyrolean classics and modern cuisine. There are over 50 restaurants to choose from, with most located inside hotels.
The Madlochblick is a beautifully decorated hotel with a rustic restaurant and delicious local dishes http://www.madlochblick.at/en/dining.html. Rudi's offers the same but with very reasonable prices and a more down to earth atmosphere .
The Krone is well reported for its Austrian classics with a modern twist and contemporary surroundings. A similar theme can be found in the Post .
There always needs to be a good pizza restaurant in resort and Lech's is the Enzo. Or if you fancy an excursion then the Rote Wand in Zug is a great night out for fondue and pancakes .
The cafe Fritz is cosy and offers good value http://www.cafe-fritz.at/tcms/cms/deutsch/cat_2/cId_2.
Lech is a great walkers resort with 29km of foot paths, one pretty routes leads along the river to Zug. The Tourist information has a map which is useful to pick up.
Sport Park
If you want to stay indoors then the Sport Park has a lot on offer including a gym, cycling, indoor tennis, badminton, volleyball and more. The children will love the ten pin bowling or maybe a go at the climbing wall!
Prices are varied but bowling is per lane/hour is €25, and climbing is just €5.
Finally if all you want to do is relax, the wellness area will be perfect! This includes Finnish panorama sauna, steam room, infrared cabin, massage room and relaxation area.
Toboggan Run.
In the evening the floodlit toboggan run is a must! This starts from Oberlech and runs down to the town on a 1.2km route which is open from 9am to 10pm. Toboggans can be hired for €5 for one day or €27 for six days.
Sleigh Rides.
A sleigh ride epitomises a wonderful winter holiday in Austria. You can take a ride through the day or night with prices starting from €50, which will take you from the Lech to Zug church. If you would like to take a look around Zug then the driver will wait for half an hour for €20
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Children are well looked after in Lech with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to enjoy.
In the evening the floodlit toboggan run is a must! Starting in Oberlech, it runs right down to the town on a 1.2km route and is open from 9am to 10pm daily. Toboggans can be hired for €5 for one day or €27 for six days.
Ice Hockey
For a great family outing, head over to neighbouring Zug to watch a professional ice hockey game in the brand new stadium. Tickets range in price depending on the game so check the website for the latest details. You can also get on the ice yourself at just €2.50 for children, €4 for youths or €6 for adults.
If the kids are little too young to strap on a pair of skis, yet they still want to get out in the snow, then there are excellent childcare options available.
If the kids are little too young to strap on a pair of skis, yet they still want to get out in the snow, then Ski School Lech's Kinderland is the perfect place for them! There is a ski play session available for children from 2 to 3 years where your little ones are picked up by the snow train and taken to the slopes for snowman building, and various activities and games. Lunch can be included at an extra cost.
Fun and Snow
The Fun and Snow company run a childcare service with all sorts of outdoor fun and games including tobogganing and riding Zipflbobs (unique sleds with steering handles). Babysitting services are also available.
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Have you ever felt that you just trying to complete your routine and not intentionally living your life?
Have you ever felt so upset for things that actually not having that much impact in your life?
Last year, I have an online mentoring session with a lady from Microsoft. So, I shared with her that I felt I was just doing routine activities, not really intentionally living my life. She shared with me her story that left me with a lasting impression.
She said that everyone has priorities or things that matter in their life. For her, it is her family. She said that it was unbelievable when she saw her calendar and realised that she couldn't attend most of her family gathering because of other appointments. Since that moment, she plans her calendar and always make sure that her activities align with her priorities. She consciously makes plan for family lunch or dinner and ensures that she always be there.
"It is conflicting how we say that our priority is something, but actually we don't really do thing that aligns with it."
So, how many times do you think your family or friends matter, yet you rarely call them?
How many times do you say that constant learning process such as reading is important, but from 24 hours that you have, the time that you allocate for that activity is very less compared to watching movies or scrolling instagram feed?
How many times do you say that you want to maintain your health, yet you eat junk food and never exercise?
How many times do you get angry about some strangers discussing things on the internet?
So many conflicting things have been done that do not represent the things that you think are matter.
So, before we put (and waste our) effort on to something, ask yourself "Does it really matter? Is it my priority?"


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Missing since Wednesday morning: Jessica Bialek. Picture: FacebookPolice are scouring hotels, parks and reserves throughout Sydney as the search intensifies for a young mother who vanished from her Coogee home.
Jessica Bialek, an accomplished photographer who has worked for the Australian Ballet and the Bangarra Dance Theatre, left her home on Dudley Street in Coogee just after 8.30am on Wednesday to walk to a nearby bank.
Detectives have visited the bank on Thursday morning in an effort to determine whether bank transactions showing up on her account recently were made in the past 24 hours.
The 37-year-old failed to return home to her husband and young daughter on Wednesday morning, alarming family and friends who have mounted a search to find her.
Ms Bialek's husband, Sabino Matera, said he had been unable to reach his wife since he last spoke to her when she left home.
He posted a desperate message on Facebook around 8pm on Wednesday night, asking people to help him find her.
"She left home without her car and [has] not made contact nor returned home. Her phone is off. This is a real alarm," he wrote on Facebook, where he is also circulating his wife's photograph.
Eastern Beaches police commander, Detective Superintendent Gavin Dengate, said police were looking in "all public places, canvassing through motels within the area and speaking to relatives, friends and loved ones".
Ms Bialek, who has a background in dance and singing, is a freelance photographer specialising in performing arts photography, as well as fashion.
Other companies she has worked for include Opera Victoria, Circus Oz and the Victorian College of the Arts.
Police have launched an investigation into her disappearance, and say they hold concerns for her welfare.
Ms Bialek is described as being between 170-175 centimetres tall, with a slim build and dark hair.
Anyone who has seen her in the past day, or who has any information that could assist investigators, has been urged to contact Maroubra police on (02) 9349 9299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Concordia University - Portland was founded in 1905 in Northeast Portland by German pioneers to the Pacific Northwest. In 1882, Volga German immigrants began settling in the Albina district of Portland. Part of this thriving community stretched north to the area surrounding the Concordia campus. These Volga Germans and their descendants are now scattered throughout the Portland metropolitan area, but Concordia University remains as a vibrant part of the local community they once called home.
Rationale for creating the Center for Volga German Studies includes the following:
1. Support of the Mission and Vision of Concordia University
Concordia's mission as a Christian university is to prepare leaders for the transformation of society. A thorough knowledge and understanding of one's own heritage serves as a secure foothold for strengthening one's ability to transform the future.
One of CU's Strategic Vision Elements is to build and hold a strong regional reputation. The collections and publications of the Center for Volga German Studies will continue to strengthen CU's reputation as a premier Lutheran university in the Pacific Northwest.
Another of CU's Strategic Vision Elements is to use innovative educational delivery systems in the accomplishment of its goals. Through the clearing-house component of the CVGS, the technologies of the online delivery will be used to provide remote access to many of the resources and personnel expertise of the leaders and staff of the CVGS.
2. Support of Concordia University's Institutional Objectives
One of CU's institutional objectives is to participate in community and neighborhood affairs. CU is the neighborhood academic institution with a history almost as long as that of the Volga Germans who settled in the adjoining neighborhood of Albina. Participation in the study of this unique ethnic group will establish CU as a partner in community and neighborhood service at an academic level.
Read More >> "A Long, Fascinating Journey: The Story of the Volga Germans And How Their History Is Now Preserved At Concordia." Concordia Connection, Summer 2009.


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Yes, I am going to talk about the most controversial character in Star Wars (since the Ewoks – yes, back in the day the Ewoks were also hated). In fact, not only am I going to talk about him, I'm going to defend the fact that Jar Jar Binks is an essential character to the prequels. I liked Jar Jar and I think all the adults that hate him have lost something within themselves.
I was also inspired by this polygon article, which is an excellent read and I agree with the author 100%. He does an excellent job defending Jar Jar so there isn't much else I can say that he hasn't already mentioned. I do understand why many people dislike Jar Jar, which the author also mentions. I get it, but Jar Jar does deserve some additional support so I am going to justify Jar Jar's existence from a different perspective.
Let me take you back to the first time you saw Star Wars, whether that was in 77, 80, and 83 or perhaps in the 90s (which is when I saw them for the first time). Try and channel your 7 year old self and remember what it was like seeing Star Wars for the first time. Beyond the space battles and the lightsabers, think about the characters that endeared you. The awkward antics of C-3PO and the cunning of the Ewoks as they use archaic conventions to thwart the Empire. Admit it! These characters are some of the reasons you are now a fan.
Find that inner child and watch the prequels again. I remember watching The Phantom Menace in the theater (which I did seven times) and hearing the laughter of children after one of Jar Jar's goofy antics. In fact, did you know that Disney's Goofy was George Lucas' inspiration for Jar Jar? I can kind of see that now. Also, Lucas' adopted son, Jett Lucas, named Jar Jar and inspired the Gungan species. What a neat way to include your children into your legacy and life's work!
So if Jar Jar is based on Goofy, and you hate Jar Jar, then by the inference rule, you hate Goofy! Seriously, how can you hate Goofy?? "Gawrsh!"
All joking aside, I honestly do understand why some folks hate Jar Jar. Perhaps if it weren't for his voice and maybe even his dialect he may have been more endearing to adults. I ask you this: don't we want our children to like Star Wars as much as we did when we were young, and give them the same cinematic experience?? Jar Jar is to our children as Wicket was to us. The prequels needed that delightful character that would become one of the reasons our children are now fans.
So I think instead of laughing at depictions of cutting off Jar Jar's head, maybe its time we cut Jar Jar some slack.


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Ultimo examen importante superado. Ya sólo queda uno bastante fácil. Para despedirme de las clases me puse los botines de leopardo, me parecen una pasada. Fue un buen día y cuando llevas unos zapatos que te encantan el animo mejora bastante.
This is a square in front of our faculty. I like the campus atmosphere. There are many food stands, terraces to have smoothies, bicycles, scooters ... We don't have this in Madrid, there is a cafeteria and thanks.
I passed my last important exam. Now there is only an easy one more and that's it!. To say goodbye classes I wore the leopard booties, I think they are amazing. It was a really good day and when you wear shoes that you love my mood rises immediately.
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Title: The MUSE view of the planetary nebula NGC 3132
(Submitted on 5 Dec 2019)
Abstract: ABRIDGED: 2D spectroscopic MUSE data for the whole extent of NGC3132 have been reduced and analised. The dust extinction, electron densities and temperatures of the ionised gas and abundances were determined. The nebula presents a complex reddening structure with high values (c(Hb)~0.4) at the rim. Density maps are compatible with an inner high-ionisation plasma at moderate high density (~1000cm^-3) while the low-ionisation plasma presents a structure in density peaking at the rim with values ~700 cm^-3. Median Te using different diagnostics decreases according to the sequence [NII],[SII]->[SIII]->[OI]->HeI->PJ. Likewise the range of Te covered by recombination lines is much larger than those obtained from CELs, with large spatial variations within the nebula. If these differences were due to the existence of high density clumps, these spatial variations suggest changes in the properties and/or distribution of the clumps within the nebula. We determined a median He/H=0.124. The range of measured ionic abundances for light elements are compatible with literature values. Our kinematic analysis nicely illustrates the power of 2D kinematic information in many emission lines to shed light on the intrinsic structure of the nebula. Our derived velocity maps support a geometry for the nebula similar to the previously propose diabolo model, but oriented with its major axis at P.A.~-22^o. We identified two low-surface brightness arc-like structures towards the northern and southern tips of the nebula, with high extinction, high helium abundance, and strong low-ionisation emission lines. They are spatially coincident with some extended low-surface brightness mid-IR emission. The characteristics of the features are compatible with being the consequence of precessing jets caused by the binary star system. This study illustrates the enormous potential of IFS for the study of Galactic PNe.
Submission historyFrom: Ana Monreal-Ibero [view email]
[v1] Thu, 5 Dec 2019 19:24:11 GMT (12712kb,D)
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The Wii U GamePad's intended purpose, as a second screen experience for console gaming, is a failure. Aside from a few examples, Nintendo has largely floundered to find much of a reason to use the device. Because of this, I was drawn to ZombiU, a third party Wii U release that makes full use of the controller. However, I was cautiously optimistic.
Initially, I expected a more modern survival horror experience that empowers the player with a large arsenal of weapons. The genre's evolution in this direction is something I've always disliked, although it did produce many enjoyable third person shooters. Surprisingly, I found ZombiU hearkens back to more traditional entries in the survival horror genre.
Mechanically, ZombiU is a semi-open world first person shooter that includes a wide variety of modern weaponry. The usual pistols, shotguns, machine guns, etc are all present. While ammunition isn't necessarily rare, the player has limited inventory space that restricts what they can hold. Packing a load of weapons is possible, yet hampers the player's ability to effectively scour the environment for items. The more taken from the safe house, the less supplies that can be brought back.
Carrying all the best gear at once also puts the player's arsenal at risk. Each character only has one life. If they die, the story continues with a different survivor. There's not much difference between them but upon their death they'll turn into a zombie and roam the area with their gear. The new survivor then has to hunt them down to salvage the equipment.
In reality, the player won't be using their guns most of the time. Instead of firearms being the main form of combat, they essentially act as a get out of jail free card. The inventory space provided doesn't allow for a guns blazing approach. If you've accidentally attracted a load of undead, you'll need something to defend yourself. Otherwise, you'll be whacking away with a cricket bat. It's an efficient weapon for disposing one or two enemies at a time. Yet, the most powerful tool available is the Wii U GamePad itself and radar it provides.
A lot of modern survival horror releases rely on the unseen. Hidden foes make for many opportunities to throw out jump scares. ZombiU has these moments, but they're kept to a minimum. Most of the time, the player has knowledge of where a zombie is potentially located.
I say "potentially" because the radar isn't necessarily a living dead detector. It's a living being detector. So frequently, animals will appear as false positives. It creates a sense of dread when the room beside you has five beeping dots. Are they undead? Rats? You likely won't know until you open that door or make a noise that will cause zombies to start rushing over. The detection is also limited to a horizontal plane. So that balcony above you may hold a surprise that's waiting to eat your face.
Unlike a map that is simply thrown on a second screen, ZombiU experiments with the fact that the player is taking their eyes off the TV. Even if there is no immediate threat, the risk associated with dying still leaves the player on edge every time they look away from their avatar.
However, the GamePad is also valuable in the stickiest of situations. During combat, the radar is a great tool to see if the player is being surrounded. Glancing at it requires careful timing because zombie behaviors can change at a moment's notice. A slowly wobbling foe can suddenly lunge when the player is not looking. Though, knowing you're not about to be chomped on from behind is good info to have.
Developers overly empowering the player is a risk for most games in the genre. It needs to be possible to deal with each situation effectively, yet also challenging in a way that makes the player question the most convenient or straight forward approach.
Dead Space is, for some reason, considered a survival horror masterpiece from the seventh console generation. Within the first 30 minutes, they give you a pistol that could tear the legs off a T-Rex. I understand that the atmosphere of Dead Space meets the requirements of "2Spooky4Me" for most people. Nevertheless, mechanically the player has no reason to ever feel threatened.
ZombiU uses modern shooter mechanics although restricts aspects of it in a way that keeps the player from feeling too comfortable. You don't just turn a corner and go "oh, three zombies." It's "oh, shit... Three zombies." The second screen gives the player an advantage that encourages conservative tactics.
Unfortunately, sometimes the developers didn't realize what they had. The latter half of ZombiU features some action sequences that expect you to have more fire power. Unless you know ahead of time that you need to gear up, the resources available to you is too limited. Suddenly it feel like a different game with the inventory restraints of a survival horror title.
Survival horror, as a genre, and the Wii U, as a console, have struggle to find their footing. It's too late for the Wii U. Meanwhile, survival horror games still aren't consistently delivering. ZombiU is a rare success for both categories. Unfortunately, it failed where it mattered most for Ubisoft: the financials. As of 2013, it didn't make a profit. There was an attempt to salvage the franchise with a rerelease for the PS4, Xbox One as well as PC, but I think the GamePad is half the charm. It's an impressive stab at the survival horror genre that is only enhanced by the GamePad's implementation.


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Hi everyone, I was attached to RVAH-14 a very short time before decommissioning in Key West. I Joined you at KW as you were coming back from a westpac in 1973. I worked for Chief Brown, I think... Photo chief When we decommissioned I went to RVAH-7. Just starting as a PH E3 in the squadron but really didn't get to know anyone for the short time there.
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1971-72 was my last cruise on the JFK before orders to Pensacola. I worked in IOIC as a PH2 developing and reading pic that Capt. John's crew took. Really enjoyed the job and the cruise.
served with bob bodell, steve luttmann, stew leclair, nick delesandro, ricks, ewing, mason, inman, we were on the med cruise on board ussjfk, 1971-1972, I was pubs petty officer on that cruise (cushy job)
Captain Johns was my skipper on med cruise 71-72. I was an AME2, i remember him telling me about flying spads in Nam before RA5C's.
My enlistment was over upon the return of the 70-1 Med cruise on Big John. I did not have the opportunity to serve under Capt. Johns. Beside the Vigi. the F-8 Crusader was my favorite bird.
I bumped into Captain (retired) Cliff M. Johns. He was the skipper of RVAH 14 for about a year starting in April 1972. He made a comment on Facebook about a F8 Crusader that I responded, bringing up his flying RA5C's. Asked which squadron, he responded he was my skipper in RVAH 14. Son of a gun, he was!
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Mark, is there any way you can scan and e-mail that Family Gram?
I sent the lowlife packing again. Also sent a note to the guard dog and anyone else with to power to accept or reject applicants to watch out for the lowlife(s).
On this new warning, notice his email address has changed slightly.
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On a recent episode of The Ross Report, Jim Ross decided to focus on the reaction Roman Reigns continues to get from the wrestling fans.
Ross compared the boos and jeers that Reigns receives to the "You Suck" chants that Kurt Angle hears during his entrance or the "Cena Sucks" chants that echo throughout an arena when the 16-time champion appears.
It's almost like when Angle comes out, it's, 'You suck!', 'Cena sucks.' I think people think it's the thing to do and they're not hip or cool if they don't do it as evidenced by the crowd looking to do a hostile takeover in Pittsburgh [At Extreme Rules].
I think it's a topical thing and people think it's cool. That's the best answer I've got for you. I don't know why it would be, and nobody can tell us why exactly it is. We've all got a theory and that's all it is.
Does the WWE Universe's reaction to Roman Reigns stem from the need to be a part of a group? Do fans dislike him simply because it's the cool thing to do?
It's a possibility, but many also believe it has to do with the forced push from back in 2015.
What do you think? Is Good Ol' JR right? Let us know in the comments below.


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Over the past two and a half years, Skillsoft has been on a transformational mission, which has included launching many new innovative products, including our Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, Digital Transformation content portfolio and Skillsoft Leadership Development Program. Our new executive team believed that to continue this transformational journey, Skillsoft also needed to prioritize the development of its sales leaders and build a pipeline of future talent. Given the target audience, our Sales Enablement team was the perfect candidate for this task. So in March 2017, we began the work of creating and deploying "Leadership in Focus," a leadership development program for 69 sales leaders and 13 high potential salespeople.
Program design
To get the ball rolling, we figured as the global leader in corporate learning we didn't need to reinvent the wheel. We just needed to talk to some of our colleagues who are very familiar with the inner workings of a wheel. We also have great customers who design amazing programs themselves, so we were determined to utilize both powerful resources.
Our first step was to consult with our colleagues on the best design practices they use internally and have observed with our customers. We then reached out to the Skillsoft Value Engineering team, who guide customers to ensure their learning efforts bring value and ROI to their organizations; they helped us incorporate measurement methods from industry experts like CEB Metrics That Matter, The ROI Institute, and The Center for Talent Reporting to measure the business impact.
Obstacles to overcome
As with other organizations, several internal restrictions influenced our program design.
- A geographically dispersed audience with limited time for training: Skillsoft's sales leaders are located around the globe in multiple time zones. They all work in a faced-paced environment with high-level targets for growth and most work remotely.
- A diverse audience: In addition to being located around the globe, the sales leaders are at varying levels of leadership, and work in three distinct business units.
- Measuring impact: Among the areas the executive sponsors identified for development was soft skills (e.g., executive presence), making the measurement of business impact of the program difficult.
The resulting program
The "Leadership in Focus" program was a continuous, blended program, which included a mix of online and virtual instructor-led training, along with virtual discussion groups. The program provided weekly learning for five months. John Maxwell's Five Levels of Leadership provided the framework with each month focused on a new level with additional topics that supplemented and customized the learning.
Skillsoft's world-class library of online microlearning assets, including videos, Skillsoft Books, and Book Summaries about management and leadership topics served as the core of the program. We also incorporated publicly available articles and blogs into the content for each month.
Program components
We asked participants to commit at least two hours per month and then further broke this time down into easy to achieve shorter time allotments.
We kicked-off each month with a live leader-led virtual session, conducted virtual discussion groups and finished the month by assessing participant learning.
Program delivery
To accommodate our dispersed and busy audience, we delivered the program via the learners' Outlook calendars. While the program was hosted and tracked in Skillsoft's Learning Management System, the calendar assignment in Outlook incorporated the program into the learners' daily workflow.
Once learners accepted a meeting invitation for the program, they were prompted via calendar reminders to invest a few minutes in learning, reflection and on-the-job application. Each piece of microlearning was no longer than 15 minutes so that learners could easily review a piece of learning when they had a break in their day.
Measuring business impact
Our team used two tools to collect data about the program's effectiveness and the business outcomes. Skillsoft's proprietary Impact Analysis and an Action Plan, a custom-built document tailored towards the program's defined behavior change expectations, which enabled us to quantify the program's impact.
We built the online Action Plan internally as a way for learners to track how changes they made as a result of the program affected the business. Learners were asked to reflect on what they learned
throughout the program and document behavior changes that directly or indirectly impacted the overall company goal to increase revenue. For each module, learners were asked to document:
- What metric or quantifiable result(s) they expected to see if they adopted or refined behaviors aligned with the module objectives; and
- What actionable steps, using the desired behaviors, they could take to drive their expected results.
When the program was complete, we then asked learners to return to their Action Plans and document whether the results they expected occurred, as well as any associated monetary value.
The results
The program brought a cultural shift to the organization in that it generated conversations about leadership amongst the sales leaders and high potential sellers that had not previously existed. Discussion groups comprising sales leaders from varying management levels and business units ensured participants had exposure to diverse thoughts and experiences. At the end of the program, one participant shared, "The discussions with my peers was the most rewarding part of the exercise."
The learners' overall reactions to the program were positive. When asked if they would recommend the leadership program to a peer or as part of leadership onboarding, 91.18% agreed. Additionally, the program was found to be exceptionally effective at driving behavior change across the sales organization.
Participants reported seeing a 15.7% skill gain in the topics addressed as part of the program. Additionally, learners confirmed they are using their new skills to add value to drive key business outcomes.
The impact on the business
The data we captured from Skillsoft's proprietary Impact Analysis and an Action Plan allowed us to calculate the monetary benefits of the program, which totaled more than $540,000.
The awards
The cherry on top of these amazing results were the two awards our team received! Skillsoft's Leadership in Focus program won Gold in Brandon Hall Group's Excellence Awards for Best Unique or Innovative Leadership Development Program. Elearning! Media Group ranked the program in the Top 40 of its prestigious Elearning! Learning! 100 Awards.
In short, the gauntlet was thrown, and together the company rose to the challenge.
Katie Maloney is a Senior Manager, Sales & Leader Enablement at Skillsoft.