text: Bob West - September 23, 2010 Picking A Puppy Some Of These Suggestions May Surprise You By Bob West You can already see a lot of his mom (Lulu) in this young fellow. Choosing your pup from a planned litter of like parents, whose characteristics are to your liking, greatly increases your odds of getting the pup of your dreams.Let me begin with a disclaimer. The opinions expressed in this article are strictly those of the writer, and in no way reflect those of this magazine or its sponsors.No, I'm not planning to go off the deep end, but just want to touch on the so-called "art" of choosing a puppy. I'm pretty skeptical of some of the magic theories thrown around nowadays regarding how to choose a pup, for example, being confident that how a pup reacts when you hold him upside down or sideways at a very young age indicates his potential. This may provide some loosely associated feel for temperament, but it's all dependent on the pup's maturity, the time of day and recent exercise, previous handling/socialization, etc. So I say, don't hang your hat on it. And, oh boy, the ones that really get me are those who claim the ability to perfectly match a pup's personality with that of the potential buyer's through a phone or live interview. They're likely better at matching a price with the buyer's billfold.My feeling is, being very sure you're standing at the right whelping box when you make your choice has the greatest effect on your odds of selecting a good puppy and the right puppy for you and your family. In other words, do your research and choose from litters resulting from selective breeding of parents with proven ability, of the breed and type that fits your needs, your family and your style of hunting. Remember, you are making at least a nine- to 12-year commitment when you take that pup home. So take your time and be sure you're zeroing in on the correct breed and the family group within that breed to fit your type of hunting and fill the role of a family companion during the off season. This project isn't as simple as reading about German shorthaired pointers (as an example) and just deciding, that's the breed for me. As with all breeds, there are several distinct types of shorthairs--those bred for on-foot hunters, those for walking field trials and hunt tests, and those bred for horseback field trials. Within these groups there are even certain families or lines with specific characteristics you may or may not like. This is why I say, think long and hard about where you live, your primary type of hunting, whether you're interested in hunt tests or field trials, how you're going to house the dog, etc. And€¦do most of this thinking before you start shopping.Where do you begin? Well, if you're going in cold, for general breed information I'd recommend websites such as those sponsored by the various breed clubs. Breed articles in Gun Dog and other sporting dog magazines like NAVHDA's Versatile Hunting Dog are also a great source of information and provide leads to contact, specifically, those breeders who advertise in the magazines. On the other hand, I know that many of you, having hunted for years, already know exactly what you're looking for, maybe even have friends planning litters from dogs you've hunted with or know for their reputation and success in field trials or hunt tests. And that is the key--you know and like the parents and grandparents, and you understand that planned puppies, of like bloodlines, have a strong chance of carrying those same abilities and characteristics, so in turn you have a better chance of choosing the right pup. Did I say you might select from field trial or hunt test stock? You bet. I know the majority of you reading this are primarily hunters and may not be interested in sporting dog contests, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't look to those bloodlines for a puppy. Please don't get caught up in the stereotype of every "run-off son of a gun" being attributed to "field trial stock." It simply isn't true€¦in fact, those same "run-off, self-serving bums" have no place in trials or hunt tests, either.Let's talk a little about that very subject. Sporting dog contests, be they field trials or hunt tests, are structured to allow dogs a setting in which to demonstrate their inborn abilities along with how well they accept and advance in training as team players with their handlers in various simulated hunting scenarios. Granted, a high-end, all-age bird dog must show independence and confidence in hunting forward, but definitely not all on his own.Similarly, in walking trials and hunt tests, the key aspects are handling, cooperation and obedience. So, folks, please understand that the greedy, self-serving, uncooperative, disobedient dog doesn't finish, and don't be afraid to go to those bloodlines. In fact, I recommend you go there.Choosing from these ranks comes with additional benefits. Through standards set by most sanctioning bodies, you're likely to find parents and grandparents with hip certification and other health evaluations, certified DNA, plus records of success, titles, access to scoring of key attributes, etc€¦ all evidence of the dogs' bird-finding ability, trainability and endurance€¦again, markedly increasing your odds of selecting the right litter from which to chose your new puppy. Now let's fast-forward to the point where you're satisfied you've found the correct litter. You also need to decide whether you want a male or female. Forget all the macho nonsense; females hunt every bit as hard as males. Your only real concern here is dealing with a female's heat cycles or having her spayed.It's best if you can visit the litter once or twice before actually bringing your puppy home. You might rule out the biggest and smallest of the sex you decided on, then take the remaining pups out alone so you can play with them to get a feel for one or two you seem to connect with. From there you can hold them upside down if you wish, play with a wing, or whatever€¦or you can just close your eyes and grab.The point is, the odds are already in your favor because you've done the research, selected a breed and type you like and even a family group you feel you'll enjoy working with. So happy days are ahead€¦go for it!And, oh yes, one last reminder. You've worked hard to find the right puppy, so please remember how crucial proper socialization and the basics of training are to help your charge reach his or her inherited potential. GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Sign Me Up


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Diamonds and Dogs
Zillow (Z) shareholders will sleep easier tonight. The online real estate company is jumping 10% on news of insider buying and an analyst upgrade. A disappointing third-quarter report earlier this month sent shares of Zillow Group on a two-week slide, down 50% from the June highs to multiyear low. During this correction, co-founder and executive chairman Rich Barton has bought $19.2 million worth of stock, a very good sign. This morning, Standpoint Research upgraded the stock with a $48 price target.
Campbell Soup (CPB) down 3% after settling their proxy contest with hedge fund and activists, Third Point LLC. Campbell Soup conceded to add two of the hedge fund's nominees to the U.S. food company's board and give the activist investor a say in selecting Campbell's next CEO. The hedge fund, which owns 7 percent of the company, will also be able to offer its views at two board meetings and two meetings with the chief executive officer in the next 12 months. Good news bad news for Campbell Soup. The stock has traded sideways for six months and is still down 22% from the December highs.

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Monday, September 17, 2007
Anke woke up today to find the other ear standing up bravely and pretty much permanently. Well, I'm not sure she is aware of it, except in the mildest, densest, peripheral manner. But she's now a DOG!
Two ears up to ya, Anke!
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- Lutheran Lucciola said...
That is the sweetest puppy I have ever SEEN!!!
- September 18, 2007 at 2:26 AM
She is an adorable German Shepherd puppy.
Her dam, who lives with me, took wonderful care of her until it was time for her to leave and go to live with her permanent family.
When she grows up she will love them with single minded purpose, guard them, dazzle them with her intelligence, and herd their ducks.
She is a Lutheran.
- September 18, 2007 at 9:25 PM
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Archive for February, 2019
The First African Skiff
After a short build period, Hout Bay YC club's first skiff took to the water last Sunday to the sound of the pipes, as has been the case in so many places.
Check out HBYC's Facebook page for more comments, video and pics.
St Ayles Skiffs are available in Southern Africa from CKD Boats


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When it comes to measuring a credit union's financial stability, capital is valuable. It works as a bulwark against losses and provides protection for members during times of financial trouble for the credit union. When it comes to safety and soundness, the higher the capital, the better.
On our test to measure capital adequacy, ALPENA-ALCONA AREA received a score of 12 out of a possible 30 points, lower than the national average of 15.65.
ALPENA-ALCONA AREA appears to be less well prepared for financial trouble than its peers in this area, with a capitalization ratio of 12.00 percent in our test, worse than the average for all credit unions.
In this test, Bankrate tries to determine the effect of troubled assets, such as unpaid mortgages, on the credit union's reserves set aside to cover loan losses, as well as overall capitalization.
Having large numbers of these kinds of assets could eventually force a credit union to use capital to cover losses, diminishing its buffer of equity. It also means that there are likely to be many assets that are in non-accrual status and thus aren't earning interest for the credit union, diminishing earnings and increasing the risk of a future failure.
ALPENA-ALCONA AREA did better than the national average of 38.09 on Bankrate's test of asset quality, racking up 40 out of a possible 40 points .
A lower-than-average ratio of problem assets of 0.00 percent in our test was potentially indicative of superior financial strength compared to other credit unions.
A credit union's earnings performance affects its long-term survivability. Earnings may be retained by the credit union, boosting its capital buffer, or be used to deal with problematic loans, potentially making the credit union better able to withstand economic shocks. However, credit unions that are losing money have less ability to do those things.
ALPENA-ALCONA AREA did above-average on Bankrate's test of earnings, achieving a score of 20 out of a possible 30.
The credit union had an earnings ratio of 0.00 percent in our test, better than the average for all credit unions, a sign that it's beating its peers in this area.
Bankrate.com's Safe & Sound Ratings provide a star rating system to evaluate the current financial status of financial institutions. The information gathered about banks, credit unions and thrifts is updated as set forth in the Terms of Use of Safe & Sound Ratings and Reports. The Safe & Sound Ratings information is grouped by categories of banks, thrifts and credit unions.
Bankrate.com evaluates the financial condition of institutions and assigns a one- to five-star rating for each with five stars representing the highest rating. Institutions with satisfactory performance will generally receive a rating of three or more stars. The majority of institutions fall into the three- to four-star range. An institution with an "NR" rating may be too new to rate or may have limited the publicly available information in their regulatory filings. The "NR" is not an indication of financial strength or weakness. The Safe & Sound rating is believed to be reliable, but the information is not guaranteed. In addition, events since the information was collected may have altered the institution's financial condition.


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Spring isn't too far away and that generally means it's time to spruce things up around the house. This infographic from HappyCleans looks at ways you can declutter your home in just 21 days so it is well worth a read to get you started. It takes you through some common areas that commonly get cluttered so it should be helpful.
One issue many homes face is a pile up of books that have been doing nothing but gathering dust for years. Many of these will never be read again and would be greatly appreciated donations by many local charities.
The entertainment area is another place that becomes needlessly cluttered with old DVDs and CDs. With the proliferation of online streaming services such as Netflix and Spotify, very few people really need this old gear anymore. Again, local charities would really appreciate these items!
Check out the full infographic now and begin your decluttering journey today, hopefully you will find it useful!


text: Here's another story to celebrate Fathers' Day week.\nI wouldn't say I totally locked up the brakes when I saw the cowboy feeding his herd of black angus from a huge wooden sled, but I did draw some feisty attention from the rancher behind me in his pickup when I stopped dead in the middle of Route 69. The snapshot could've been from the late 1800's as the cowboy's team of Clydesdale steamed and huffed through snow over their shins and the 14,000 foot peaks of the Sangre de Cristos loomed for a backdrop. It was my first glimpse of the Wet Valley and Westcliffe, Colorado as I passed through en route to the San Juan's for a three day hunting trip over Christmas of 2000. I doubt the cowboy I saw had any idea when he suited up that frigid December morning that the timing of his loop at the east end of his ranch would encourage me to buy a plot of land to build a house. Ten minutes from his homestead. Two weeks later. Fast forward to construction. In that lifetime, some of the last tailings of my invincible 20's carried over into my kid-less early 30's and all efforts and funds were available to devote my full attention and time to the off-grid house. At 8600 in elevation and situated five miles from the nearest paved road, it was on a dead end a rancher or lost tourist might frequent once a month at most. On the sunny side of the structure one could work comfortably in a tee shirt, in the shadows, frostbite seemed imminent. On the day I started installing windows sugary snow still covered the ground over my ankles, a couple dozen antelope dotted the crest of a sage covered hillside south of the house, and a mild updraft from the valley carried the slightest suggestion of Spring. A pair of red-tailed hawks observed from on high in a sea of pale turquoise; underwings flashing their version of an avian fingerprint. Alone and engrossed with the scenery and participating in the peace going on all around me, I leaned my ladder against the house realizing the windows wouldn't install themselves. The day I'm recalling was my first taste of what being truly content felt like, and how easy it would be to turn hermit. It was a feeling other men must get in the privacy of the open sea, the abyss of the prairie in waist high swells of native grass, sheer granite mountain faces or feeding cattle from a horse drawn sled. The windows were four feet by four feet and not especially heavy, but were especially breakable. My mind teetered between present and elsewhere as I walked the window up the ladder in front of me to the second floor, a wrung at a time, a step at a time; my tool belt and cordless drill clanking over my Carhartt's as I began to realize the awkward position I got myself into outweighed the window itself. With the window rested in place for a moment on the sill, I reached around to grab the drill and adjust my posture. Whether the ladder settled a millimeter, the weight of my shifting tools took my balance or I simply hiccuped my focus---I went beyond the tipping point, with the window in tow. Like the feeling of leaning too far back in a chair, everything paused and fell silent as I gasped and braced for the rest. Only, the rest didn't happen. My weight and the weight of the window hoisted back to the stability of balance from the open air, and worse yet, that sudden stop at the bottom. A distorted smile and relieved swearing took the place of nervous shock, like the after effects of getting grazed in the crosswalk by a speeding delivery truck. I regained my feet and my breathing while my pulse thumped triple-time in my ears. I looked at the left side of the window, then at the right, and as I steadied it back on the sill where it belonged, I looked straight on---and with the pale turquoise of a Colorado sky in the background, I locked eyes with my long passed and smiling dad looking back at me in my own reflection. Here's to all the dads---and to the daughters and the sons they've nudged back into place. Happy Father's Day.


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Medical cannabis has become more popular as a potential treatment in the last few years. With more research finally being conducted, more people are becoming aware of it and the potential it has to improve human health. As a result, more patients are willing to see what medical cannabis can do for them.
If you're interested in using medical cannabis as part of a treatment regimen for a health condition, you need to speak with your doctor and obtain a medical marijuana license. Many patients find this a daunting task.
What's the best way to ask your doctor about getting a license for medical cannabis?
These tips, including doing some preliminary research, booking an appointment, and asking for a second opinion, can help you approach the subject with your doctor.
Why Do You Need a Medical Marijuana License?
Before you ask about getting one, you need to know what a medical marijuana license is. It's sometimes known as an authorization. It's similar to a prescription for other medications, but it has different components.
A license allows you to possess cannabis for medicinal purposes, under the ACMPR. This is important to establish the legality of possession. Until October 2018, cannabis was illegal in Canada, which meant you could be prosecuted if you did not have the proper license.
That's why it's so important to get a medical marijuana license. Even with recreational cannabis becoming legal in 2018, patients using cannabis for medicinal purposes will still need to have a license.
What's in a License?
Your license contains some important information. It will outline how much medical cannabis you're allowed to legally possess and how long you can have it. You'll need to be able to present this document to the authorities should you ever be asked for it.
Even with recreational cannabis being legalized, medical marijuana patients will require their licensing documents. This is because patients will be allowed to carry more cannabis than the recreational limit, as per their medical needs.
How to Ask Your Doctor about Getting a License
Many patients are still nervous about getting a medical marijuana license from their doctor. They're afraid their doctor may say no.
If you don't have the conversation, however, you'll never know what the answer is. Book an appointment with your doctor to discuss medical cannabis as a treatment option for you. Before you go, be sure to do some research on medical cannabis and your condition.
You'll want to be prepared to discuss the topic with your doctor. Having the right information can help you as you try to understand your doctor's position.
Getting a Second Opinion
If your doctor is unsure or says no, ask about getting a second opinion. Your doctor may want to refer you to the experts at a medical cannabis clinic anyway. This is especially true when the doctor has questions themselves.
Book your appointment with the medical cannabis clinic, and follow up with the experts there. In most cases, you'll need a referral. The referral usually has to come from a medical provider, although there are a few programs where you may not need your doctor to refer you first.
What If You Don't Qualify?
There are many reasons you may not qualify for medical cannabis. If this is the case, hear your doctor out. They may have many valid reasons for wanting to try other treatments. Try to keep an open mind.
That said, you should ask your doctor to provide their reasoning for saying no. Good research can help you make a stronger case for trying cannabis as part of your treatment.
In many cases, doctors are now saying yes to patients who broach the topic with them. Getting a medical marijuana license can be as simple as asking.


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Position Statements
Link to CMA's Submission (12 pages) and Position Statement (25 pages) to Sports Supplements Consultation
On 22 October, the TGA released a consultation with a draft of a proposed Declared Therapeutic Goods Order under Section 7 of the Act, which will transform or clarify a high number of products, commonly known as sports supplements, into goods regulated as therapeutic goods. Members and businesses are welcome to view and refer to Complementary Medicine's Australia Position Statement in regards to the consultation on sports supplements.
1. This may affect health products other than sports supplements.
2. Some products on the ARTG may be de-regulated under the proposal
Industry stakeholders have a strong level of concern in respect of the released for sports supplements consultation, as it is expected to have very high anticipated regulatory impacts on Australian businesses, and could worsen, rather than improve safety for consumers. For example, it is estimated to:
A solution is sought that protects both businesses and Australian consumers and provides a coherent framework whereby businesses may succeed and consumers can obtain products from Australian businesses. Therefore broad policy options are sought under principles of best practice regulation.
The consultation closed on 3 December 2019 on the TGA website.
Medical Board of Australia - proposed guidelines for complementary, unconventional and emerging medicine
The Medical Board of Australia (MBA) has commenced a public consultation on new guidelines for medical practitioners related to 'complementary and unconventional medicine and emerging treatments'.
In the rationale to these guidelines complementary medicine (CM) and integrative medicine (IM) are specifically mentioned.
The concern is that, if progressed, a new set of guidelines would create a two-tiered system that would be divisive to the practice of CM and IM and could lead to medical and allied healthcare practitioners (under AHPRA) being unfairly and unreasonably targeted (read the guidelines here).
Of additional concern is the rational the MBA have used in their discussion paper, which states the consultation is in response to 'concerns raised by stakeholders about this area of practice'.
However, no evidence has been provided in the discussion paper that quantifies risk or relative risk in practicing complementary or integrative medicine compared with 'conventional' medicine.
CMA and the peak body for integrative medicine in Australia (AIMA), as well as other IM organisations and the research community were not consulted in the lead up to this consultation.
As such we are working together and calling for the Medical Board to retract the consultation.
In the meantime, CMA encourages individuals and organisations to make a response specific to their concerns and field of practice.
You may wish to let the MBA know these guidelines could effect your practice and impact consumers' freedom of choice and quality use of medicines.
A whole-health system view is necessary as consumers obtain their medicines from a range of sources such as those initiated by themselves, general practitioners, other medical specialists, pharmacists and complementary therapists.
Make a submission to the MBA
Submissions can be made by email marked 'Consultation on complementary and unconventional medicine and emerging treatments' should be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com by close of business 30 June 2019.
You can view CMA's position on the consultation here: CMA Position Statement on the MBA Consultation
Additional Resources:
FX Medicine - Complementary Medicine Under Siege – Prof. Stephen Myers
FX Medicine – Concerns over Complementary Medicine Suppression – Dr Penny Caldicott
CMA's goal is to achieve a sustainable vibrant, compliant industry that holds its place in consumer health. We support the ethical and responsible promotion of complementary healthcare products and their value to the health of our community.


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You have to be between 14-18 to be a student ambassador.
Can a student ambassador be on a team and participate in Technovation?
Yes, you can be an ambassador and still participate in our competition.
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Fandom: Sherlock (BBC)
Characters: D.I. Greg Lestrade, Mycroft Holmes
Pairings: Mycroft/Lestrade
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: none
Genre: Slash
Words: ~1560
Summary: What do you get the British Government for his birthday? Greg thinks he's found the perfect gift...
Note: Originally written for and posted under this prompt on the kinkmeme.
The meal had been excellent, the drive home uneventful.
Mycroft closed the front door and followed Greg as he wandered through to the lounge. He had already had a highly pleasant birthday and now, with barely two hours of it remaining, Mycroft assumed the moment had come for Greg to bestow whatever gift he had decided on.
Mycroft had worked very hard to not find out what that was. He'd compromised with Greg and scaled back his monitoring of Greg's surveillance, not the surveillance itself. Mycroft's people always knew where Greg was even if Mycroft managed to resist the temptation to do so himself.
Greg turned to face him as Mycroft joined him in front of the fireplace. Mycroft noted the stiffness in his stance and hesitation in his voice. "I've... I've been thinking for months what I could possibly get you for your birthday. You're impossible to shop for, you know that?" Greg laughed nervously. "You have way better taste than me when it comes to clothes or wine or art or anything like that. You certainly don't need anything..." He dragged his hand through his hair. "Anyway... here." He thrust forward a small black velvet covered box and stuck his hands back into his trouser pockets.
He would be unlikely to get me a ring. Possibly cuff-links...
"Stop deducing it and just open it."
Mycroft pushed the lid up. The box had a cushion with a groove in it, as if for a ring, but instead it held... "A key?" Mycroft plucked the gleaming piece of silver metal out of the box and held it up in bemusement. "To your heart?" he asked.
Greg grinned. "Nah. Gave you that one ages ago. It's for this." He pulled his tie loose and undid the top two buttons of his shirt. When he pulled it open at the neck Mycroft could see a thin, dark brown strip of leather circling Greg's throat. The buckle had a small silver padlock securing it, resting just below his Adam's apple.
For the first time in many years, Mycroft was genuinely and completely surprised.
Greg took Mycroft's hand in his and curled Mycroft's fingers closed around the key. "I know this whole relationship thing is still very new to you. You're so used to being in control of everything but I never feel like you try to control me and I really appreciate that. I thought sometimes though, you might like to be allowed to, so, when I'm wearing this, you're in charge. No questions. You don't have to worry that you're taking advantage or anything. You own me - I'm all yours. It's the only thing I can give you that I know you can't get anywhere else - and I think is to your taste?" He lifted Mycroft's hand to his lips and kissed it.
Their eyes met and Mycroft could see the hint of doubt in Greg's. "Very much so," he reassured him.
"And you're not just being polite - it's something you really want?"
Mycroft's body was already well ahead of him in answering that one. His heart rate and temperature were up and his trousers seemed to be rather less spacious than they had been five minutes ago. "Passionately - if it truly wants to be given, that is," he added.
"I've never trusted anyone so much as you, Mycroft. Giving you this is easy."
Mycroft lifted the padlock from its resting place against Greg's skin. The metal was warm from its prolonged contact with Greg's body.
"You've been wearing this all evening," Mycroft observed. He felt a further surge of heat to his groin and realised he was slightly breathless.
Greg put his hands on Mycroft's waist and pulled their bodies close together. "Yeah. I was sure you were going to notice... 'member when I went to the loo before we left? Put it on then - and I got so hard thinking about showing it to you I almost had to have a quick toss right then and there."
Greg's accent had thickened and his voice was husky with arousal. Mycroft knew it was partly for his benefit. Greg loved playing his "bit of rough". Usually it signalled that Mycroft would be feeling a little sore the next morning but he could tell from the pressure of Greg's erection against his hip that the idea of Mycroft being the one in charge was just as exciting for him.
Mycroft tried to regain his calm exterior before speaking. "I want to see my gift properly."
Greg took off his watch and placed it on the mantelpiece. He fully unbuttoned his shirt and shrugged it and his jacket off together before placing them over the back of a nearby chair, along with his tie. He put his hands on his belt buckle and looked at Mycroft expectantly.
Mycroft nodded. "Yes. Everything."
Greg kicked off his shoes before quickly dropping his trousers and boxers and stepping out of them. Last to go were his socks, leaving him completely naked except for the collar. He padded back across the carpet and stood in front of Mycroft again.
Mycroft took a long moment just to look him up and down. He never got tired of admiring Greg. Too much time at a desk recently had made him a little soft round the middle but chasing after criminals - and chasing after Sherlock - kept him in very good shape.
Greg clasped his hands together behind his back, pushing his chest out slightly. His cock was now fully erect, jutting out from the dark hair surrounding it. It was moderately thick but quite long and had a slight curve up toward Greg's stomach. Mycroft could see clear drops of pre-cum seeping from the tip and running down the underside of the shaft. On any other occasion he would have liked nothing more than to lean over and lick that up but he contented himself - for now - with dragging his fingers through Greg's thick chest hair.
"I don't recall ever being given anything quite so unique - or beautiful."
Greg chuckled. "Beautiful might be pushing it. Antique certainly..."
Mycroft put one finger to Greg's lips. "Shh. No talking. You are beautiful and I won't hear another word on the subject."
Greg smiled and kissed Mycroft's finger. When Mycroft left it on his lips he opened them and sucked the finger into his mouth.
Mycroft gasped and Greg's smile widened. He dipped his head and looked up submissively at Mycroft through his eyelashes as he sucked harder and ran his tongue slowly over and around Mycroft's finger.
Mycroft knew he had to regain control before he lost it completely. His finger made a small popping sound as it left Greg's mouth. It was one of the most obscene, filthy, erotic sounds Mycroft had ever heard. "Turn around."
Mycroft loosened his tie and looped it around Greg's wrists. "I understand in situations such as this it is common practice to employ a 'safe' word. If at any time you wish me to stop what I am doing then the word you should use..." Mycroft paused for a moment, considering, then smiled. "...is Hotspur." He tied Greg's hands securely but not too tightly.
Greg laughed. "You devious bugger."
"I believe the chances of such a passionate Arsenal supporter as yourself saying the name of their biggest rivals is sufficiently remote?"
"Too bloody right."
"Tut tut. Such a filthy mouth - and after he was told not to talk as well." Mycroft slapped Greg's backside then kneaded the red impression left by his palm. He put his other arm around Greg and firmly grasped his cock. He smeared the pre-cum over the tip with his thumb, using it as lubrication.
Greg groaned and let his head fall back onto Mycroft's shoulder.
"Are you sure this is my present?" Mycroft asked him.
"I like to think it's a win-win thing," Greg admitted.
Mycroft kissed Greg's neck. "You impossible man. Whatever am I going to do with you?"
"Anything you like."
"I don't think you quite appreciate the vast range of scenarios my mind is capable of."
"Appreciate?" Greg said. "I'm counting on them, love."
"Shh, no more talking." Mycroft pushed down on Greg's shoulders and he sank to his knees. Mycroft came round to stand in front of him. The sight of Greg naked and needy and on his knees made Mycroft's breath catch and a sharp spike of lust settled in the pit of his stomach.
Greg immediately leaned forward and started mouthing Mycroft's cock through the fabric of his trousers.
Mycroft grabbed at Greg's hair with both hands and pulled him backwards. "I do appreciate your enthusiasm, darling, but I still have 75 minutes of my birthday remaining and I plan to enjoy every last one of them. I won't last that long if you carry on like that."
"I won't turn into a pumpkin at midnight, Mycroft. This gift isn't just for today. I was hoping you'd want to use it quite often."
"It certainly seems it will take more than one occasion for you to learn what 'no talking' means. I could almost suspect you of being wilfully disobedient."
Greg gave him his best Who me? look but he could hardly have looked less innocent if he'd suddenly sprouted horns.
Mycroft started undoing his trousers with one hand. With the other, he ran his thumb along Greg's bottom lip. "I suppose I shall have to find something else for that beautiful mouth to do..."


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April 2018 Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1st April – 30th April
Number of books: 11
Hosted by: My Vampire Book Obsession
Transitional – 2 books
Fledgling – 4 books
Vampire – 6 books
Master – 8 books
Vampire King or Queen – 10 books
1.April fools day! Or better yet National love Jessi day! It is my 30th birthday! Task:Read
a funny book or with the number 3 or 0 in the page count or J is the first letter of a character , book, or author. – Ill Wind by Rachel Caine (337 pp. & Joanne is the main character)
2.April is named after Aphrodite. Task: Read about a man of worth
or is tagged "romance" – The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
3.Our Southern Hemisphere reader are having fall weather now. Task: Read a book that takes place in the fall months for the Northern Hemisphere
or is set in the Southern Hemisphere – Monday Mourning by Kathy Reichs
4.April 4, 1975 Microsoft is founded! Task: Read the first in a series – Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
5.April 21,1926 Happy Birthday to the Queen of England. Task: read a book
by a British Author or tagged "steampunk" or is royal somehow. – Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
6.In honor of Olympic this year, and the fact that in 1896 was the first modern Olympic.Task: Read a book with sports in it
or someone athletic or Greek mythology – Once Upon a Curse by E.D. Baker
7.National beer day is the 7th. So curl up and read a book. Task: Read a book were someone drinks booze
or is tagged "vampires" – Dangerously Fierce by Deborah Blake
8.National Library Week! The 8th to the 14th. Task: Either read a library book
or the MC is a geek. – Hans Christian Andersen Tales by Hans Christian Andersen
9.National Pet month. Task: read a book with either a animal on the cover
or the MC has a pet. – Tough Mothers by Jason Porath
10.National Bat Appreciation day is the 17th. Task: Read a book tagged "vampire"
11.Noah Webster copyrighted the first Edition of the Webster dictionary in April. Task: Free book! Read whatever you like. – Dragon's Breath by E.D. Baker


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WESTFIELD, Ind., May 7, 2019
AgReliant Genetics, along with its AgriGold and LG Seeds brand teams, recently finalized an internal 'Giving4Good' employee fundraiser and company matching campaign donating more than $14,000 to the Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund.
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation's Disaster Relief Fund was created to support farmers, ranchers, and rural communities affected by the recent flooding and subsequent devastation throughout the state of Nebraska.
"When we first started the fund, the immediate need in rural areas was water, food, shelter, and medicine for people and animals," said Megahn Schafer, Executive Director of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation. "As health and safety situations stabilize, other needs have emerged, including clearing flood debris from pastures, fields, and homes; rebuilding fences to protect livestock; paying for extra fuel to deliver hay to stranded cattle; and helping restore fresh water to residents and animals in places affected by the floods."
According to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), 104 cities, 81 counties, and five tribal areas have had emergency declarations. The cost of the damage by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture is estimated at $440 million in crop losses; and $400 million in cattle losses. Other estimates include $449 million in damages to roads, levees, and other infrastructure across the state.
"Here at AgReliant Genetics, we are centered on our commitment to protecting the health and well-being of our employees, our contractors, our customers and the communities in which we operate," said Mark Herrmann, President & CEO. "After hearing countless first-hand stories and seeing the preliminary estimates on ag losses in the state of Nebraska, we knew partnering with the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation would quickly and directly impact at least a portion of our customers and employees in this time of crisis."
"Community outreach is important to all at AgReliant Genetics. With our employees' generosity and corporate sponsorship, we are honored to provide support directly to the agricultural community," said Vanessa Baughman, CFO, AgReliant Genetics. "By sharing our latest Giving4Good initiative, we hope it inspires others to create a positive impact within the communities where they live and serve, particularly in times of need."
"We continue to seek financial donations to meet the growing aid requests coming into the Disaster Relief Fund," said Schafer. "Every dollar counts. When we all give, we come together as one community, making Nebraska stronger."
To donate, apply for aid, or access other disaster assistance resources, visit www.nefb.org/disaster.


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Beautiful house located in an area of large green areas in Itatiba, a city near the capital of São Paulo optimizes the design of open spaces to get natural ventilation. The light-filled house that stands on 1,150 square meters of land integrates indoor and outdoor areas very well.
The marvelous house designed by Rassini Arquitetura architectural studio maximizes the role of large glass panels to gain flow of natural light and fade the boundary between indoor and outdoor areas. Natural vegetation is placed around the house to get the impression of a building that blends with the environment.
Living area, kitchen and dining area occupy the same level. The living room features a comfortable L-shaped sofa, wooden furniture, and a brown carpet. The bedroom adjusts the theme of the main area by applying bright colors with the touch of wood and the use of the same carpet color as in the living area. While in the external environment there is a swimming pool.


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Need-to-Know Tips on How to Create an Interactive Campus Map
The best way to get the attention of prospective students to consider you as their option, you should use an interactive virtual campus tour. However, to create an interactive campus map, you must strategize. What follows are some of the critical points to consider when creating an interactive campus map that will enhance your student recruitment strategy and ensure that you create a campus tour that will promote your college to prospective students.
Without a doubt, your interactive virtual campus map should enlighten prospective students about your school. Consequently, you should highlight and add all the school's facilities on the map – programs, locations, activities, surroundings, and history that will entice prospective students join your institution. If your school has game day promotions or state-of-the-art equipment, for instance, make sure you profile them on your virtual campus tour and the video viewbook. How about the unique facilities that show that your campus has the students best interest at heart like the campus worship areas, lactation rooms for new moms and accessible routes for the disabled students? Understanding and profiling the elements that make your school life unique helps you design a great campus map.
Establishing a workable campus map development timeline is the second factor that you should keep in mind when designing an interactive campus map. Evidently, your target is to have it ready before the next semester rolls in. How much you are going to incorporate into your virtual campus tour will be determined by the timeline you set. For instance, if you need a standard overlay of the campus map, this can be done within a short time, but if you need a more detailed, interactive feature, you will have to extend the development timeline period. As such, ensure you contact your campus map developer and establish an interactive campus development timeline that will be suitable for you.
An interactive campus map is used for recruitment purposes, and that's why you should involve all departments in your institution when creating a campus map. Choosing the right alumni as brand ambassadors, for instance, is a good idea and this should be done by the alumni department. The good thing about reaching out to alumni's is that they have the first-hand experience about your school. For this reason alone, they can actively participate in spreading the word about your school as they are enthusiastic supporters of your school. The sports department, on the other hand, can play a crucial role in highlighting its facilities for recruitment and franchises as well as their game-day promotions.
If you do not have a rough idea on how to create an interactive virtual campus tour, you can always consult a college recruitment agency as they can assist you in not only designing a video viewbook on your school's website but they can also design a 3D virtual campus tour.
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VIDC will only use your personal data within the organisation. We appreciate your trust and will exercise the utmost care to protect your personal data. We do not communicate such data to third parties and treat them in strict confidence pursuant to the Austrian Data Protection Act 2000 (unless we are statutorily obliged to disclose them). Data are merely analysed and utilised for the purpose of customer relations.
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It was like an ice on the wound
I was really in sad mood because of my unexpected result when I got the invitation of my two cousin brothers' beey (marriage party) at Yeshothangka (Wangdue). Two of them who were brothers bought the brides who were sisters again, quite interesting. I had no mood at all to attend such gathering at that time but my mom said that to avoid such mood, we have to attend such gathering to divert our mind. so I agreed with her and decided to go after all, they were my brothers how could I avoid their such important day of their life. The wedding was on 5th of Feb, almost a week ago.
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So I went there with my mom and my little bro for the first time in their new house which was quite far from the old one. We reached their but I was still feeling bore and since I was in diet I had nothing to eat and drink but a cup of hot water. When we reached their the sindur lagan (wedding ceremony) was about to start and that custom the way they or we the Rai and Subba have to do was quite new for me and I really enjoyed a lot. There were many protocols that a behula(groom) and behuli (bride) had to follow which was quite specific but fortunately there would be one or more elders who would command every step that has to be followed by the behula and behuli. I got to look every customs of ours and was quite terrified thinking that how would I do during my turn in futureJ.
The lunch was ready by the time and we had a lunch but it was lunner for us. And at time only one fourth of the guest had arrived. I was feeling really bore without any friends there nothing to do so I went to the main kitchen which will be outside for cooking in mass for the guest and I joined with the other cooks who all happened to be my bros and cousins. All the food items were already cooked but since the gusts were coming and going back simultaneously the work of cooks were to serve them till 9 evening warming time and again, the time which actually crossed and went on till the late night. As soon as I joined the cooks, many of them disappeared from the kitchen so me and few of them had to serve all the guests till the late night. But even though they got to drink time and again they were angry and not willing to serve further actually as the time crossed, what about me who got nothing to drink but to work with a cup of hot water but I was happy to serve others. And after few minutes the elders from the grooms side came to the kitchen to apologies the cooks with a pot of jaar(local alcohol) for letting them serve out of the given time.
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While everyone was singing dancing and celebrating the joy, some black sheep's start creating hassle as we expected. Silence arrived once at around 1. The lights and the music systems were dead as the elder groom came out shouting "go to your own home". One was just their neighbour uncle who was a giant man and another was far cousin bro who was quite young. I didn't know what actually happened between them but I saw only when that young man quickly picking up a piece of firewood to hit the other one and my bro going quickly to stop him. How could someone create such scene at ones one of the most happiest moment of their life. One should never do like that no matter what, I believe. We can show our true character in some other time, it really doesn't look good.
I thought the night is dead and was thinking how to spend rest of the cold night but after few minutes music came to live and the people were on the track again. I watched them dancing for few minutes and went to sleep; it was almost 4 am by that time. In the morning we, around 35 of us were to go to the brides' home as a janti(people who goes from grooms' side to the brides home) to Dagana(changkha-salami). At morning around 10 we had our breakfast and started our journey towards Dagana with full fun singing and making fun which I didn't do of course but enjoyed a lot watching them doing . We had three vehicles; two cars for the brides and grooms and one DCM for the janti, where we travelled actually. We went happily singing and making fun and reached at the brides' home at around 3. It really was a happy journey as it was not a normal journey. To be cont..(what happened at the brides home)
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The city of Mackay in Queensland is nearly 1,000 km north of Brisbane and has a population of around 167,000. Founded in 1860 and named after the leader of an expedition to the area, John Mackay, it is now the centre of the sugar industry in Australia and is also the gateway to the Bowen Basin coal mining region.
Maxine Payne and her partner own the King of Knives franchise in Mackay.
"Most of our customers are individuals looking for products for their kitchens at home, but we still see a lot of cattle farmers, hunters and fishermen as well as people working in commercial kitchens." says Maxine. "The mining industry as you know is in a state of flux at the moment and that does impact us here, but we are also seeing new mines opening in the area."
Maxine has also noticed a change in customers' shopping behaviour recently.
"People have become very 'retail aware' lately and are looking for value for money. We're still getting the same number of customers coming in, but average spend has decreased as people watch their hip pockets a little more." Maxine says.
Having worked in retail for over thirty years, with the last seven running the Mackay King of Knives outlet (and in the jewellery business before that), she has seen a lot of change in that time.
King of Knives Mackay stock both the Nirey electric sharpener range as well as the I.O. Shen kitchen knife range from Total Knife Care.
"We used to stock another brand of electric knife sharpener, and that was the only brand we had. The Nirey range are more expensive than the other brand, but we took on Nirey a few years ago and we haven't really looked back." explains Maxine. "We have very few customer complaints with the Nireys – they pretty much do what they say they'll do, even though they are a little more expensive than their competition. We don't preference Nirey over other brands, but we do point out that they are very easy to use and that they just keep working – they very rarely need replacement parts, whereas the other brand we stock needs to have certain parts replaced regularly. As a result we sell about a hundred Nireys for every one of the other brand."
Although they are very reliable, on one occasion a customer came back saying that his Nirey wasn't working. She replaced it immediately with another and sent the offending machine back to Total Knife Care. TKC checked it and found that it was simply that the machine hadn't been closed properly and so the blades weren't engaging.
"The aftercare service from TKC is unrivalled and that's what gives us the confidence to recommend the Nireys. It's rare that you get this level of service from suppliers." says Maxine.
King of Knives Mackay also stocks the I.O. Shen kitchen knife range.
"I.O. Shen knives are in the upper/middle price bracket of the kitchen knives we sell in the store." she explains. "We listen to our customers and advise them based on the sort of use they are expecting. If a customer needs a good knife that can take a little more 'abuse' in the kitchen, the I.O. Shen is the one we point them to. Not only does it keep its edge really well as it is made with pretty hard steel, another good point is that the handle doesn't heat up as much as other knives if it's left near a heat source – some knives you can't pick up if they've been left too close to the cooktop. I.O. Shen is also quite a large range, so customers can always keep adding to their collection."
The only TKC range Maxine doesn't stock is the hunting/fishing style Bolt Action range. But now that Mother's Day has been and gone, she says she can start looking at making the store a little more 'male orientated'. But shouldn't the Damascus Bowie Knife be in everyone's kitchen drawer?


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He's very kind and patient with my young daughter with special needs. Glasses do take a few weeks to get but the service and professionalism is worth it.
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My visit was great, from initial eye check to the main one with Dr. Gordon.
Dr. Gordon takes as much time as the patient needs to assure the patient has all their questions or concerns answered. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Dr. Gordon and his office provide a welcoming place to get your eyes thoroughly cared for and monitored. I have been going there for years and I truly look forward to the experience, but - more than that- I TRUST the care given to me by Dr. Gordon and his team and I can't imagine going anywhere else. I also can't stress enough the thoroughness and the expertise provided by everyone there. The hours that they are open are especially terrific and I can go for an appointment early in the morning and get to school by 8:30. THIS is the place to go for all of your eye care needs.
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Spacious and Cozy Ski and Golf Chalet located at Schuss Mountain
Rate: $270 avg/night
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
Rate: $250 avg/night
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
What Makes It So Perfect
Large Chalet loaded with Charm, Lots of Trees and Privacy
This Northern Michigan Getaway is located just half mile from the base of Schuss Mountain and within minutes of Shanty Creek's world class Legend golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and the Cedar River Tom Weiskopf designed course, making it the perfect golf or ski retreat.
There are over 5 different golf courses within 3 miles, Torch Lake (voted one of the most beautiful lakes in the world), for boating and swimming is a 15-minute drive away, or collect Petoskey Stones on the Lake Michigan shoreline, Glacial Hills for mountain bilking or snowshoeing and of course Shorts Brewery in Downtown Bellaire is only a short 5-mile drive away.
This Chalet is considered one of the nicest chalets in the area. It is 2000 sq. ft. featuring a large open living area, 4 bedrooms that sleep 8-10 comfortably with room for more, 2.5 baths and the private master bedroom area is separated from the other bedrooms, upstairs living area, gas fireplace, heated attached garage, and an outdoor deck with a BBQ for grilling.
Our chalet is pet friendly. Other amenities include, Cable, internet, Wi-Fi, flat screen tv with DVD player, perfect for two families or large group.
There is no phone at the home so don't forget your cell phone.
- Children Welcome
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Parking
- Heater
- Fireplace
Bedrooms ~ 4 bedrooms sleeps 10
- Master Bedroom ~ king
- Lower front bedroom ~ double
- Lower rear golf room ~ queen/cot
- Lower rear ~ king
- 2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Master Bath ~ toilet, shower
- Lower Bathroom ~ toilet, shower
- Upstairs Living Area ~ toilet
- Dining Area ~ large dining room table
- comfy seating for 10 people
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
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- Grill
- Coffee Maker
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- Pantry Items ~ salt and pepper sugar oil
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- Kitchen ~ large dining room table and island with 2 bar stools coffeemaker blender all dishes and utensils included dish soap and paper towels included.
- Guests provide their own meals
- Heating
- Linens Provided
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- Parking ~ large parking area
- Garage ~ attached heated two car garage with direct access
- Internet
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Safety features
- Exterior lighting
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- Television
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- Kayak / Canoe ~ 2 kayaks available for use
- Boat Torch Lake ~ 15 minutes away Lake Bellaire 5 minutes away
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- Golf ~ 5 quality golf courses located within 5 miles
- wheelchair inaccessible
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Take a trip down Grass River to see some of Northern Michigan's scenic beauty. Grass River is an excellent hike with several small, less than one mile, loops that provide you with a variety of landscapes. All trails are flat with almost no elevation and are well marked in a non-challenging layout.
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Short's Brewing Company was established in 2002 and in 2004 they opened their doors to the public. Housed in a 120 year old hardware store in downtown Bellaire it's the perfect spot to enjoy a pint of Northern Michigan craft beer.
Perfect Family Fun
An iconic ski and golf resort in northern Michigan, Shanty Creek Resorts is a three-resort experiences in one. Its three villages of SCR (Summit, Cedar River and Schuss) span 4,500 acres across hardwood forests, rolling meadows and atop mountain bluffs with miles of scenic vistas. Schuss Mountain is beautiful and you can buy a $5 pass for beginner skiier/snow boarders before graduating to full lift ticket.
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One Square has launched a new Terrace with panoramic views of Edinburgh Castle to mark the arrival of the summer festival season. The Terrace, which flows off One Square's bar into Festival Square, has introduced The Big Green Egg, a revolutionary barbecue fuelled by natural charcoal made from oak and hickory, enhancing the prime cuts of the locally-sourced meat served in One Square while giving a distinctive char-grilled flavour. Classy grill dishes on offer include Inverurie Flat Iron Steak and Smoked Ayrshire Pork Chop, cooked to the guest's liking, along with a selection of fresh seafood including line-caught Peterhead Mackerel Fillets and Shetland Salmon.
In celebration of the new Terrace, One Square has partnered with Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial, the first-ever Champagne to be enjoyed on ice. Moët & Chandon's fun, fresh Ice Impérial is designed to be served al fresco with its icy freshness, powerful tropical fruit aromas and flavour of fresh red fruits providing an intense aromatic taste in the summer weather. It is available in some of the world's most stylish bars including London's Terrace Grill & Bar at Le Méridien Piccadilly and only a few, select venues in Scotland. Perfect for a chic, fresh way to toast a sunny day, One Square is offering two glasses of Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial, served with a small selection of British cold cuts and bread for £24 (or £69 for a bottle and platter) throughout the month of August.
Guests may also wish to sample a range of local, seasonal dishes from the newly-created Terrace menu. Staying true to One Square's classic British roots, the new menu features a Fish Finger Buttie as one of its signature deli sandwiches, while the sharing platters showcase crispy Scrabster Monkfish Scampi and Macsween Haggis Bon Bons.
One Square's fashionable new Terrace features smart lounge furniture, including high tables for cocktails, while the glass rooftop and outdoor heaters ensure that guests can continue to relax outside long after the sun has gone down. Its fantastic location - right in the heart of Edinburgh's cultural quarter - with its picturesque views of the iconic Edinburgh Castle give The Terrace a real wow factor. With the arrival of the summer festival season, the city is set to come alive and The Terrace is the perfect spot for stylish al fresco dining, a special Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial experience or sundowners to end a perfect Edinburgh day.
The Terrace at One Square is open during the summer months. Barbecues are available every Friday evening, weather permitting. To book a table, please call 0131 221 6422 or email [email protected]
One Square, 1 Festival Square, Edinburgh EH3 9SR
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Privacy was a hot topic throughout the U.S. in 2018. California lawmakers passed some groundbreaking legislation regarding consumer privacy and the Internet of Things ("IoT"). Several other states also began to address some important data privacy concerns. Additionally, lobbying for a federal privacy law increased. Below are some key privacy developments from 2018.
Filed under: data breach, data privacy, data protection, data security, notification
We live in a digital era with smart phones, smart TV's, and even smart homes. Every business in the world has the ability to now automate many of their processes. However, even with the availability of automation, there are still organizations using old technology that is inefficient and no longer cost effective. One such example is filing notifications of bankruptcy for loan servicers and banks.
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Today, loan servicers are faced with the headache of tracking and posting trustee payments to their loan portfolios. This is a lengthy process that can take a team of up to 10 people several hours on a weekly or monthly basis to monitor these debtors and their respective default loans. This manual process of linking to the National Data Center (NDC) and pulling the pre- and post-petition payments then manually applying them to the systems of record is inefficient and costly.
Filed under: aacer, bankruptcy notification, loan servicing
Bankruptcy filings among hospitals and medical centers more than tripled in 2017, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. While there are many factors contributing to this financial volatility, the political battle over The Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, could be a continuing force behind the restructuring of debt and bankruptcy filings in the healthcare sector.
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David Jones
Pastor, Missionary, Revolutionary War Chaplain,
Defender of the Faith
During our country's heroic and bloody struggle for its independence many men and women rose to the challenge and performed above and beyond the call of duty. One such group were the Baptist chaplains that served faithfully and bravely preaching the Gospel, comforting the sick and dying and when necessary joining in the battle. General George Washington testified that, "Baptist Chaplains were the most prominent and useful in the Army." One such hero was David Jones, who had been converted and baptized in 1758 at the age of twenty-two. Shortly after his conversion, he felt the call to preach the Gospel and entered the Hopewell Academy in New Jersey. After the completion of his studies he become pastor of the Freehold Baptist Church, Monmouth County, New Jersey, where he was ordained December 12, 1766. His ministry at Freehold prospered until his outspoken views on the rights of Americans to seek independence produced turmoil in the church, which resulted in his resignation in 1775. In April of the same year he became the Pastor of the Great Valley Baptist Church in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The country was in a state of agitation and Elder Jones was invited to preach before the State Militia. His sermon "Defensive War in a Just Cause Sinless" was published and widely distributed in the colonies. In 1776 forty-year-old David Jones was appointed a chaplain in the Continental Army. General Washington considered Chaplain Jones a loyal confidant and trusted him to deliver several secret messages. While encamped at Valley Forge, because it was near his home, he was sent on several scouting expeditions in an attempt to discover the enemy's movements. Once when returning to camp after visiting his family he stopped at a tavern to spend the night. While he was eating his supper his attention was drawn to a stranger who raised his suspicions. Slowly rising to his feet he drew his pistol and placed him under arrest. The man would later admit that he was a British officer. Chaplain Jones' exploits became such an irritant to the British that General Howe placed a reward upon his head and made several unsuccessful attempts to apprehend him. Jones was present at several of the major battles and barely escaped with his life at the Paoli Massacre. He accompanied General Washington and the Army to Yorktown where he observed Cornwallis's surrender. At the conclusion of hostilities he returned to Great Valley but his pastorate was again interrupted in 1794. General Anthony Wayne had been ordered to subdue the Indians in the Northwest Territory and he petitioned his old friend and comrade to accompany the troops as their Chaplain. The fifty-eight year old patriot readily volunteered his services. However he did not limit his ministry to the Army but he preached extensively to the scattered settlements in Kentucky and Ohio. Returning home in 1796 he resumed his pastorate. But in 1812 when the British invaded America, his love for his country led him to again volunteer his services. However, the authorities rejected the seventy-six year olds' request. Not a man to be easily deterred, he appealed to his former military comrades and immediately received his commission. In spite of his young companion's skepticism this aged Baptist chaplain served his country with distinction. David Jones died at home on February 5, 1820 and was buried at the Great Valley Church. His contemporaries said of him, "In danger he knew no fear, in fervent patriotism he had no superiors and few equals, in the Revolutionary struggle he was a tower of strength . . . and in piety he was a Christian without reproach."


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Social media may be the new kid on the block, but email marketing is still one of the most effective strategies in your arsenal. In spite of what you may have heard, email is still very well alive and kicking. In fact, people send and receive 269 billion emails every day, and experts estimate that the number will hit 319.6 billion in the next five years.
But, that's not all: the average deliverability rate for email is 98%. In other words, unlike social media where prospects may or may not see your posts, an email will reach the vast majority of your recipients. More than that, customized emails have a 75% higher open rate than generic messages.
Let's consider for a second that you were aware of the benefits of email marketing and included it in your strategy to grow your physical therapy clinic. You've seen others implement email marketing with great success and you decided to give it a try. But, in spite of your best efforts, you don't see any significant results. Prospects are barely opening and reading your newsletter yet alone converting.
What's the problem?
Is the data overhyped? Are you missing something? Should you be more aggressive?
Well, the problem may be that your emails have no real value to your audience. Perhaps you are giving your best to personalize your message and present prospects with unique offers, but if you are making some of these rookie mistakes, then they will send your emails to the spam folder without a second thought.
Here are some of the possible reasons prospective patients are ignoring your newsletter.
Your Emails Are Very Vague
What's the purpose of the email you just sent? What actions do you want your prospects to take after reading? Did you make it evident to them?
One of the main reasons people are not converting is because they have no idea what they should be doing after reading your email. Whether it's the subject line or the content, your message is extremely vague, and your prospects may see it just as informative communication rather than a call to action.
Let your audience know what they should be doing after reading your email. Do you want them to share an article you just posted on your blog or rate your services? Ask them to do so! Are you just sharing an update and don't expect any answer from them? Let them know that too. Whatever you do, make sure that your call-to-action is always clear and concise.
Pay close attention to your subject line too. If it's too bland or ambiguous, prospects won't bother to open your email. Make the subject line catchy, straightforward, and informative and give your audience a reason to open it.
Avoid writing in all capital letters or misleading your prospects with false or exaggerated claims. For example, if your subject line reads "New Revolutionary Procedures Now at our PT Clinic" and you're in fact talking about established services that patients are already familiar with, they'll call it a bluff and unsubscribe.
Your Email Copy Looks like a Giant Block of Text
You have a lot of information to share with your prospects and want to educate them about the best practices and treatments they could get for their specific ailments. Resist the urge of going overboard with the content and make sure that the information you send to your patients is engaging, concise, and to the point.
Here's the thing: as excited as you may be about the new piece of equipment you purchased for your PT clinic, your prospects don't want to read an entire report about how it works and what it can do. Just provide them with the basics and let them learn on their own the benefits of receiving treatment at your physical therapy clinic.
Here are a few tips that could help you keep your messages brief:
- Eliminate the fluff, such as qualifier words like "I was hoping," "if you could," "when you have some time." They add no real value to the message, so you should get rid of them.
- Don't beat about around the bush for too long. Be clear and direct.
- Use simple words. Sure, it may be difficult to do so when some of the conditions and procedures sound like an alien language, but try not to make your copy sound overly complicated. Use short sentences and simple words to keep the reader engaged.
- If you must write a lot, pay close attention to formatting. Make the content look structured by using bullet points, numbers, lists, and writing short paragraphs. White space can also prevent your email from resembling a short novel.
You're Overly Aggressive
Bad manners are frowned upon in almost every circumstance, but that especially stands true when it comes to email marketing.
For example, writing something like "send me your feedback today" is direct and concise, but do you believe your prospects would respond to such an aggressive tone? Of course, not! Even if you're not communicating with your audience in person, that doesn't mean that basic etiquette doesn't apply anymore.
Therefore, make sure to always include a greeting and a sign-off in the email body. Don't write in all capital letters because it feels as if you're yelling at your audience. Also, check and double check your content for bad grammar, typos or any errors that may make you look unprofessional.
Another way to ensure prospects will read your newsletter is to avoid any of these triggering words and phrases:
- Dear Friend
- Free offer / Free application
- No obligation
- No risk / Risk-free
- Order now
- Money-back guarantee
Not Getting Your Patients' Permission before Emailing Them
Not only that emailing your patients without having their permission to do so is rude, but it can also get you in legal trouble. Most countries have very strict rules against spam and are quick to sanction those who ignore them or employ dirty tactics to promote themselves.
Unless your prospects explicitly agreed to receive marketing or informative messages from you via email, then don't include them on your email list.
Instead, make sure your PT clinic's site provides visitors with plenty of opportunities to subscribe to your newsletter. Place opt-in forms in visible places, such as:
- Below a blog post
- In the sidebar
- On exit-intent popups
- In the header area
Most importantly, give prospective patients a reason to subscribe to your newsletter. Create high-quality content that informs, educates, and adds value to their lives. Offer an incentive, such as a free eBook or a physical therapy exercises guide to make it worth their time. Don't try to cut corners and use only appropriate strategies to build your email list.
You're Not Using Email Segmentation
One of the most common mistakes that could be killing your email marketing conversion rates is broadcasting the same message to everyone and at the same frequency. Sure, writing an email about your latest offer and sending it to your entire email list is easy and efficient, but is it effective?
As mentioned before, personalized emails have higher conversion rates than generic ones, so you should put in the effort to customize your messages.
That's where email segmentation could come in handy.
Go beyond the basic demographic data, such as age, location, and education and look at other possible factors that may influence conversion rate. Here are a few examples:
- Past purchases – if prospects have already used your services, then they may be interested in complementary treatments that may help with their problems;
- Purchase interest – if prospects have been browsing your website or reading your content regularly, but haven't converted yet, maybe they need an incentive to do so. Target them with emails that offer them a discount or another type of perk.
- Buying frequency – reward loyal patients with customized offers, discounts, and free content.
Segmenting your email list enables you to serve individual interests better. Some patients may want to read about the newest procedures performed at your PT clinic while others reserve their right to search for it on your website when they think they need it
You're Ignoring Your Data
How can you fix and update your email marketing strategy if you don't know what delivers results and what doesn't? It's similar to trying to fix a car without knowing what the problem is.
Put some of the tips we've mentioned in this article into practice, but then test their effectiveness and see what improvements you could make to increase the performance of your strategy. Here are some basic metrics that you should look into regularly:
- Open Rate
Your open rate is perhaps one of the most important metric that you should track. It shows how well you've managed to engage your patients and build a meaningful relationship with them. If the numbers are low, it means your audience doesn't even bother to open your emails and deletes them upon receipt.
Take a close look at your newsletter. Are you making any of the mistakes mentioned above? Are you providing real value? Figure out what's wrong and fix the problem.
- Click-Through-Rate (CTR)
If your CTR is low, then it may mean that your messages aren't relevant to your audience's needs. Take a look at your copy – is it engaging enough? Do you have a clear call to action? Are you using segmentation to personalize your newsletter?
- Unsubscribe Rate
If your unsubscribe rate is high, then you should probably examine your entire strategy and identify the mistakes that are pushing prospects away.
For example, if they unsubscribe from an autoresponder email, then maybe you failed to communicate your intent. If they unsubscribe after emails that update them on your latest offers, then your patients may feel that you're too pushy and spam them with offers, in which case you should consider segmentation.
If you had high hopes for your email marketing strategy only to see it flop soon after you've implemented it, then you may be making one of these rookie mistakes. Examine your strategy carefully and try to identify the weak points and the opportunities.
If you still have a difficult time keeping prospects and patients engaged, then let the experts at PatientSites.com give you a helping hand. We can create monthly newsletters that are 100% unique, personalized, and ready to deliver results.
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