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Enjoy a spooky Halloween with Blackball Bandits ! A collection of haunting surf/instrumental songs, full of reverberated guitars and ghostly vibes, released on Double Crown Records.
Includes a cover of the classic "Night of the Vampire" by the Moontrekkers, a brand new original ("Nightmare Frontier"), "Flyin' Pumpkin" and "Swingy Creepy" (previously released on sold out lathe cut vinyl), and "Undead Beauty Queen" (with vocals by wicked crooner SJ Salem).
CDs available from October 25 on Double Crown Records online store (https://www.doublecrownrecords.com/).
Also available digitally on Bandcamp (https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/), CDBaby, and streaming platforms.
The Continental Magazine - Issue #26 w/CD
Issue #26 is available now, featuring a full-color cover designed by Scott of Hidden Volume Records. In this issue we include exclusive interviews with legendary instrumental rock combo Impala and modern surf maestros The Mystery Men? Plus there's tons of music, zine and DVD reviews. You also get a FREE 23-song CD filled with lots of great surf, instro and garage rock tunes. We've also added 4 more pages - 44 pages in all, with a thick, full color cover.
1 Drifting Sand - Surf, Surf, Surf (www.driftingsand.com)
2 Ted Boys Marinos - Drukula (otitismediarecords.bandcamp.com)
3 Frankie & The Pool Boys - Spin The Bottle (www.facebook.com/FrankieAndThePoolBoys)
4 The Trabants - The Truel (www.trabantsmusic.com)
5 Tsunami Experiment - Elements / Nucleotides (tsunamiexperiment.bandcamp.com)
6 Martin Cilia - South Of The Equator (www.martincilia.com)
7 I Fat Tones - The Legend Of The Masked Hero (ifattones.bandcamp.com)
8 Surf Me Up, Scotty! - Lightning Bolt (www.facebook.com/surfmeupscotty)
9 The Head Henchmen - Craig Charles Taxi (www.sharawaji.com)
10 The Seatopians - Canadian Dream Girl * (theseatopians.bandcamp.com)
11 HJ - Missing Link * (www.hj-tones.com)
12 Total Death Mechanics - Battle Of The Seagulls Pt. 1 (otitismediarecords.bandcamp.com)
13 The 427's - Liberty Belle (www.the427s.com)
14 The Mystery Men? - Sky Lanterns (www.themysterymenofsurf.com)
15 The Cosmic Wrays - Ellen Barkin Across The 8th Dimension * (www.cosmicwrays.com)
16 The Del-Vipers - Kapu (thedelvipers.bandcamp.com)
17 The Twang-O-Matics - Death March (www.thetwangomatics.com)
18 The Del-Rios - Hot Doggin' (www.facebook.com/thedelrios)
19 Humanga Danga - Balkan Brawl (humangadanga.bandcamp.com)
20 The Apaches - Pacific Coast Highway (www.theapachesband.com)
21 OHO - Aubrey Circle Dance * (www.ohomusic.com)
22 Los Venturas - Go-Go GTO (Full Throttle) (www.greencookie.gr)
23 The Weaszels - I'm Still Wild * (www.ohomusic.com)
* - New Or Exclusive To This CD
Satan's Pilgrims - Taco Truck / Neahkahnie 7" (Double Crown)
Satan's Pilgrims bring you the latest in stereophonic entertainment with their timeless and engaging surf instrumentals "Taco Truck" and "Neahkahnie." On the A-side, "Taco Truck" transports the listener to a magical place where delicious melodies reverberate from Venice Beach to Cape Cod. Some fear one day there will be a taco truck on every corner, Satan's Pilgrims welcome that day! The B-Side is a caravan of pleasure with the deliberate and mellow song, "Neahkahnie"—bringing to mind the mysterious siren call of the mountain from which it was named. One part Jorgen Ingmann, one part triple-sec, one part fun!
This record is a co-release between Double Crown Records and Hidden Volume Records, who have wowed the world with their awesome garage, garage punk and (occasional) rock n' roll instro releases, all packed in exquisite, deluxe sleeves. Recorded and mixed by Satan's Pilgrims at the Mt. Hood Masonic Lodge, Portland, Ore., mastered by Gus Elg at Sky Onion. This is available in limited edition green vinyl and black vinyl - get your copy today as this will sell out quickly!
We will also include a limited edition, promotional postcard with every order while supplies last!
Comes with a free download card!
Double Crown Music Club Members: If you would like this sent to you as one of your four Double Crown Music Club releases, send us an email at: email@example.com - please specify if you'd like green or black vinyl (if you don't specify we'll send you green!).
Tracks: Taco Truck - Neahkahnie
Order today at www.doublecrownrecords.com or www.hiddenvolume.com
Frankie and the Pool Boys announce the release of their third full length album, "Spin the Bottle" with a release date of May 8 on Double Crown Records. Produced by Dusty Watson.
Spin The Bottle defines the free ranging Pool Boys approach to songwriting. Like the best mix tapes, the music on this album is all over the map. Just hit the shuffle button and you get fast ones, slow ones, some groovers, some art, some dopey stuff, and some vocals. Vocals? (Yes, and with apologies to our "instro only" fans!) Drift back to the loose radio days of the 60s when you might have a vocal and an instrumental version of the same song racing up the charts at the same time – think "Grazin' in the Grass, "In With The In Crowd," "Ghost Riders," "Born Free" and many more. It was huge fun to hear how the same song can be rearranged in different ways, and it gave the Pool Boys a chance to work with some talented Bay Area vocalists.
Spin The Bottle, take a chance and embrace change— and the biggest change on this album is that the Pool Boys line-up solidified into a tight, consistent unit. So, rather than every song featuring guest artists sending in tracks from around the world like on the first two Pool Boys albums, the whole CD was recorded in one weekend with the dedicated band of five. Dusty Watson (drummer for The Sonics, Dick Dale, Agent Orange, Slacktone) was brought in as chief ass-kicker (Producer). Ass-kick he did, whipping the Pool Boys into a tight unit, streamlining arrangements, encouraging dynamics, all with attention to sonic detail.
Spin The Bottle is Frankie & Pool Boys third full length album on the Double Crown Records label and features 20 songs. That's 14 new originals, 2 covers (Booker T and the MGs, The Surf Coasters) and 4 vocal versions. Every effort was made to use vintage instruments, recording equipment and techniques. The album cover art was created by legendary Oslo artist Fred Lammers.
Coming soon- videos, tour dates, free stuff, complete chord charts and tablature
Hey Everyone! We're stoked to announce that our full-length debut CD "The Lost Mission" is coming soon from Double Crown Records.
The Doltones - Dance Or Die CD (Double Crown Records)
It's the debut full-length CD by The Doltones, an up-and-coming surf/instro combo based in Finland that is popular in Scandinavia, and will become a favorite worldwide with this 13 song release. Mixing surf, instrumental rock, Rautalanka and spaghetti western melodies and twang, you'll be wowed by the performances, songwriting and production from start to finish. Most of the songs are originals, but they have worked in covers of some obscure classics, such as "Space Probe", "Theme From The Unknown", "Department S", "Les Aventuriers" and "Collision Course". Guitars, bass, drums and occasional trumpet deliver a sound that you'll play over and over, and surely contributing to your summer soundtrack.
Tracks: Space Probe - Dance Or Die - Theme From The Unknown - Speed Driver - Mysterioso - Triumph A Go-Go - Department S - Hot Swinger - Les Aventuriers - Collision Course - Quicksand - Latin Surfer - Return To The Jupiter
Double Crown Music Club members CDs will be shipping right away!
The Doltones - Dance Or Die CD - DCCD72 - $12.75 (Order Now From Double Crown Records)
Hi Guys,
Just joined this amazing forum. Thanks for having us!
We thought we'd kick this off with some great news:
We are proud and excited to present our new album "Rocket Tales" released on the wonderful Double Crown Records.
The CD is available directly from Double Crown.
We'd be absolutely "over the moon" if you'd check us out.
Take care!
The Splashdowns
V/A - Seasonal Favorites: Volume Four CD (Double Crown)
People have bugged us the past few years, even in the middle of the summer, asking when the next volume of our Seasonal Favorites series would be out. Well, the agonizing wait is over - it's here, just in time for Christmas 2016! This may be our best one yet, with new recordings from The Beagles, Black Flamingos, The Ogres, Twang-O-Matics, Urban Surf Kings, The Other Timelines, The TomorrowMen, Tiki Joe's Ocean and more. Plus, it's got some past faves from Martin Cilia, Los Straitjackets, The Barbary Coasters and others. Mostly holiday surf/instro tunes, but there are a few vocals to really get you in the spirit of the season. 15 instros and 5 vocals, with cover art as always from the incomparable Johnny Bartlett!
Tracks: Martin Cilia: Christmas In July - Los Straitjackets: Groovy Old St Nick - The Beagles: Snoopy's Christmas - Meshugga Beach Party: Hot Rod Hannukah - Black Flamingos: How The Gurch Stole Christmas - The Barbary Coasters: Lump Of Coal - Twang-O-Matics: Staffan var en stalledräng - Urban Surf Kings: I Saw Three Ships (Mr. Rebel Version) - Fronkensteen: Nutty Sweet - Aqualads: Angels We Have Heard On High - The Ogres: Xmas Is A Bust - The TakeOffs: Santa Claus Is Coming To Surf - The Other Timelines: Public Access Christmas Special - The Kanaloas: X-Mas Palm Tree - The Falcons: Ye Merry Gentlemen - Crazy Aces: Crazy AceMas - The TomorrowMen with E-Rock: Friends (At Christmas Time) - Travelers Of Tyme: Dance Of The Sugarplum Fairy - Tiki Joe's Ocean: Jingle Bells - Whoa Nellie! Vera & Johnny: Little Johnny Got a Japanese Guitar for Christmas
The Concussions - Newaygo Sound Machine CD (Double Crown Records)
This long-awaited disc by The Concussions is here! A dozen raw, twangy surf and guitar instrumental tunes, delivered by guys that are masters of their instruments and know their way around a recording studio. Hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, this combo is led by Dick Chiclet on lead guitar, who also produced recorded and mixed this release. His production style, which favors the use of vintage gear and is inspired by Joe Meek and others in the past and present that have stuck to analog recording techniques. This all goes towards delivering a disc that will appeal to surf and vintage instrumental rock n' roll aficionados, as well as those that are just looking to move and groove on the dance floor. If you love the early 60s Brit instro sound of The Tornados or Shadows, or the more modern instrumental recordings of The Kaisers, you will absolutely flip over this disc! The disc art is truly out of this world - incredible illustration work by Shawn Dickinson!
Tracks: Pump City - Trouble Gum - A Skilled, Generous Lover - Have Mersey - Moonballs - Flicksville - Polyester Fester - Whack Job - Dock Rockblock - Storm Team Dave - In A Mystic Mood - Brain Bats
The Concussions - Newaygo Sound Machine CD - DCCD68 - $12.75 (Order Now!)
The Madeira - Ancient Winds CD (Double Crown)
The Madeira are back with their most diverse release to date - soaring guitars, pounding rhythms and exquisite, nuanced songwriting make this perhaps the best release by the band so far. Their previous studio CD, Tribal Fires, was named as the runner-up in Pipeline Instrumental Review's "Album Of The Year" awards for 2012 (and their latest release, the live Sonic Cataclysm album, won the Pipeline album of the year award last year), but this disc somehow manages, through the relentless efforts of all four musicians, to top it in what's sure to be one of the top releases of 2015. Ancient Winds features 12 original songs as well as a cover of The Atlantics' "Coral Island". Several of the songs were collaborations with some of the premier guitarists and songwriters of the last 50 years, including Jim Skiathitis of The Atlantics, Danny Snyder of The TomorrowMen, Jeremy Dehart of the Aqualads and Alex Faide of Los Twang! Marvels. Original cover art was created by Lorraine Schleter and CD layout by Ferenc Dobronyi.
Tracks: Journey To The Center Of The Surf - Hail, Poseidon! - Ancient Winds - Sirena - Caravela - Farthest Shore - Dawn In Cadiz - Coral Island - Prelude To Launch - The Argonaut - Here Be Dragons - Leviathan - Into The Deep
The Madeira - Ancient Winds CD - DCCD65 - $12.75 (Order From Double Crown Records)


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Book Review : Nobody's Princess by Esther Friesner
Spoiler Alert!
Clytemnestra weaves, embroiders and pines away for getting married. Helen isn't anything like her twin sister. She has determined she never wants to marry, would like to go on heroic adventures and to learn sword work. In other words, Helen just wants to be free. Free from everything expected of the future queen of Sparta.
Through her determination she sets out to make her own path. She develops friendships with Atalanta the huntress, the priestess Eunike, who is the Oracle of Delphi, and even Milo, an ordinary boy. Of course Helen makes a few enemies as well along the way. Will Helen escape marriage and get to lead a life of adventure?
Adult Point of View
Nobody's Princess is written as historical fiction, and it does portray a time in history in addition to the iconic Helen of Troy (though here she is known as Helen of Sparta). I enjoyed Nobody's Princess because Helen had to grow into her beauty and was more interested in developing her talents. I vividly remember awkward moments growing up and Helen's life is full of those awkward moments. It is also a lot of fun to see how Sparta's people might have related to the Greek gods, women's accepted roles and politics. Helen's character is very likable and is a strong role model for girls (in the class who wield swords and are athletic).
The hunt for the Calydonian boar showed Atalanta's character that she would cheer for Meleager along with the others when the boar could have been justifiably called her kill as well. Atalanta has a huge impact on Helen's character and her perception of the things women can accomplish.
Eunike had a dual personality, that of a giddy young girl when she was out of the public eye and a mysterious powerful being as the Oracle. The mysticism that was present in their society supported her as being an oracle, but it was interesting that she really was youthful in her thoughts and actions otherwise. It was nice for Eunike and Helen to develop a friendship when neither had had opportunities for many relationships with their peers due to their station in life.
I would recommend this book for girls in middle school.
5 out of 5 stars
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Well it's here at least. I went for a little walk around in the sunshine this afternoon to celebrate how lovely the weather has suddenly come and to send back my Dot to Dot tickets cos' apparently there's something wrong with them. And as I was out walking I noticed a few things:
- It seems like everyone is in love and holding hands
- The blossom always looks beautiful
- It's that time of year where people are always out walking dogs or on bike rides
- 'Brighten the Corners' era Pavement is always the best kind of music to walk around to in the sunshine
Anyway what have I done this week. Well Monday was Bank Holiday and my mum and sister decided to go on the canal boat with Stuart so I went on a nice walk with my dad in the countryside. Tuesday was rather uneventful. Wednesday was good though. Went to see Kick-Ass with a few friends and I have to say it was absolutely brilliant. Probably the best film I'd seen since watching Control, which I watched the night before. Kick-Ass however was a long way from the doom and gloom of an Ian Curtis bio-pic. It had absolutely everything, a little controversy, romance, action, a stupidly brilliant amount of gore, comedy, those tender little emotional bits that are just lovely. You could list it's brilliance for ages, maybe the plot was a little bit unintelligent but that was just about it's only flaw. Heres a clip for you encase you haven't seen it. Oh and it also had Starry Eyed by Ellie Goulding in the soundtrack, always a good thing.
So following that I got home and saw my mum for about the first time in a week and watched the United game. Looked like they we're gonna destroy Bayern in the first half but no wasn't to be. Bit disappointed that no British teams reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. But I would like to congratulate Fulham on reaching the Europa League final and while on the subject of football well done to Pompey as well for reaching the FA Cup final, well deserved after such a season they've had.
Thursday went to see my nan played a lot more Tomb Raider and have done very little work. Friday was along the same lines, and Saturday and Today, so today I am left with this fucking huge pile of work to do for Tuesday, wish me look people. At least I got a little bit of motivation now. If I don't stick to a revision timetable then i do not get to go see Slow Club and Summer Camp next month, gonna write a massive sign in front of my desk to remind me to work. Only two months of this. Can't fail, right…
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"Eid is not for the one who wears new clothes. Eid is for the one whose obedience rises." (Ibn Rajab)
We are now enjoying the first days of Shawwal, a time when the Prophet (pbuh) was the most generous and gave the best charity.
Whilst our beloved guest of Ramadhan has sadly departed, it does not mean the good deeds and habits we formed in the blessed month should also cease. The Sahaba would be more concerned about their deeds being accepted than the deed itself, and indeed the sign that our ibadah in Ramadhan has been accepted is to remain steadfast in performing those deeds after the month has ended. The true meaning of Eid is not lavish gifts or indulgent gourmet meals – in fact it's to increase our ibaadah, in gratitude to Him:
"Every day in which Allah is not disobeyed in is a day of Eid and every day a person spends in the obedience of his Mawla, having thanked and remembered Him, is a day of Eid for him." (al-Hasan al-Basri)
Here are some great ways we can build on our good habits formed in Ramadhan and make this our best Shawwal ever!
#MyBestShawwal – "Small but Regular"
One of the best, easiest and most manageable ways to continue upon obedience is to set up a regular monthly donation to HHUGS.
"…The deed most beloved to Allah is one to which the doer adheres constantly even if it is small." (Muslim).
You can boost your charitable deeds by making a regular donation via a standing order for as little as £10. HHUGS relies entirely upon community donations to continue our work. Without your continuous support, we will be unable to sustain our services.
If you have already set up a regular payment through your online banking to our new account in the past month, then please complete the so we can maximise your donation, or call us on 0207 733 2104 to make a declaration.
#MyBestShawwal – Host a HHUGS Iftar
"Whoever fasts Ramadan then follows it with six days of Shawwal, it is as if he fasted for a lifetime." (Ibn Majah)
Were you too busy this Ramadhan to organise an Iftar as part of our Host a HHUGS Iftar campaign? Now that the hustle and bustle of Ramadhan has died down and we've returned to our routine lives, why not make the most of the six sunnah fasts of Shawwal to organise an Iftar? By hosting a HHUGS Iftar, you can secure twice the reward – feeding a fasting person and fundraising for charity!
Throw a small Iftar gathering in your home, and use the opportunity to fundraise for HHUGS.
Tips to get you started:
- Choose a Date and Time
- Invite your friends at least five days ahead to ensure everyone can make it.
- Consider charging a small entry fee for the Iftar.
- Aim for each attendee to set up a standing order to HHUGS – it could be £2, £5, £10 or £20 a month, every penny counts!
- Having little things to sell can make everything much easier, contact us on 0207 733 2104 or at [email protected] for mugs, badges, key rings, t-shirts, and more!
- Request a penny box from us to get the most out of your Iftar.
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- Select some videos on our YouTube Channel to play at your event.
- Plan your food in advance so it all runs smoothly on the day, you could ask a local restaurant or sisters to donate food
- Invite someone to speak about the virtues of Sadaqah, or prepare the reminder yourself.
- Encourage your guests to hold similar Iftars and other fund raising activities.
- Contact us for a fundraising script, a hadith about sadaqah, testimonials and case studies from our beneficiaries to help you on the night
- Finally, take plenty of pictures, and videos, and send them to us so we can show what our supporters are doing to help HHUGS!
"Whoever gives iftar to one who is fasting will have a reward like his, without that detracting from the reward of the fasting person in the slightest." (at-Tirmidhi)
So choose a date and start inviting your friends and family! For more tips to get you started on how to plan and organise your Iftar take a look at our page.
#MyBestShawwal – Volunteer!
Another great way to continue upon obedience is to give up some of your time to help those in need. HHUGS are always welcoming new volunteers and Shawwal is a great time to start a good habit. Some of the benefits of volunteering are:
- Earn the pleasure of Allah with the right intention
- Be there for families and individuals whose needs are often ignored and forgotten
- Make new friends
- Build confidence
- Learn new skills that could enhance your career
Find out how you can make a positive impact upon society:
#MyBestShawwal – Order a Penny Box!
A penny doesn't sound like much – it may seem quite insignificant as it sits in your purse or wallet – but over time a few pennies add up to make a difference to some of the defenceless and vulnerable families in the cities we live.
It's a great but simple way to raise money for HHUGS. A fantastic opportunity to get the general public actively involved in supporting our work is by placing a Penny Box at the till of a shop, restaurant, café or library.
You can even place a Penny Box in your workplace or home for family, friends and colleagues to participate by dropping spare change into the Penny Box. By displaying a Penny Box, you will be helping to raise awareness of HHUGS at the same time.
So get Shawwal off to the best start by increasing in your sadaqah and donating to HHUGS today
May Allah reward you for helping HHUGS, accept all of your efforts and continue to bless you throughout the year


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The bar is a popular venue for exclusive functions of any kind.
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Chair Experts: 4 Dining Room Chair Ideas
Your dining room is a room that you use for various uses: entertaining guests, putting off big feasts, spreading out that puzzle so that you can see every single piece, arts and crafts, you name it! It can be the go to spot very numerous things; I know I used to use it for school so that I could spread out all my papers and notes.
As great as the table is, sometimes the chairs can get lost in the fun, and of course there are many different kinds of chairs that can be picked to match your atmosphere and home. So let's have a look at a few that can jazz up your dining room table to whatever your personal preference may be.


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If you're like me, you've been seeing ads for a site called Rakuten, which bills itself as a site where you can shop your favorite online stores and get cash back.
Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? Is Rakuten a scam?
Rakuten = Ebates
Rakuten is the rebranding of the website Ebates, a cash back shopping site that's been around for years. I've had an account since 2007. Rakuten purchased Ebates about five years ago, and they're finally starting the rebrand. So while the name is new, the program is not.
How does it work?
You create an account at Rakuten.com. From there, you use their website or their app to find the store where you want to shop. Connect through to the shop, and then shop like normal. You can also install the Rakuten button in Google Chrome.
Different shops will have different cash back percentages, sometimes as low as 1%, sometimes as high as 8% or more. Within a few days of your purchase, the cash back amount will be applied to your account.
Every quarter, you will receive your cash back rebate to your PayPal account or by physical check. To qualify for a payment, you need to have earned $5. Otherwise, your cash back will roll over to the next quarter.
How does it work?
There are a lot of online businesses out there and they all want your money. These businesses pay Rakuten for referring you their sites. Rakuten then pays you some of that money (and keeps some for themselves – businesses have to make money, of course). There are other sites that do similar things. For example, I know that Southwest Rewards has a shopping portal where you can earn miles. Personally, I like the cash back option.
Do they really pay you?
From personal experience, I can say yes. Absolutely, yes. Rakuten is not a scam at all.
I have had an account since 2007 and have earned over $1300 in cash back rewards, just for purchases I would have made anyway. Anytime I shop online, I check whether or not the store is on Rakuten/Ebates. It's a simple added step that has clearly been worth my time. So if you shop online, I definitely recommend checking out Rakuten. After all, who doesn't want to get a little bit of money back?


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In the most basic form, marketing strategy is a plan to sell services or products in a way that renders long-term profitable growth. It is like a road map for any brand guiding the brand where to go and what's the best route to get there. Successful companies use strategy to deliver their offerings to the customers that will have meaningful impact.
"Marketing Strategy is defined as an organization's strategy that combines all of its marketing goals into one comprehensive plan".
It offers a blueprint for achieving these marketing objectives. Marketing strategy is the basic building block of a marketing plan. A good marketing strategy requires in-depth market research and focus on the right product mix to attain the maximum profit potential and uphold the business.
A marketing strategy helps a brand to focus on its insufficient resources on the best possible opportunities so as to amplify the sales.
A marketing strategy is planned by:
1. Selecting the right target market: Choosing the target market here means the potential buyers of specific products or services of an organization. Not all the market segments are beneficial to an organization. While certain market segments can guarantee rapid profits, certain others may have great potential with high barriers to entry. Hence, a careful pick has to be made by the organization. For this, the organization needs to carry out in-depth marketing research to identify the traits and particular needs of the buyers and the particular in the target market.
2. Collecting the marketing mix: Gathering the marketing mix means how the organization intends to sell its products or services. For this, the organization should gather the four P's of marketing (discussed below) in appropriate combination. This is an important section of marketing job. Various decisions have to be made like -
- The most appropriate mix of the four P's in a particular situation.
- Availability of various distribution channels and which one should be used.
- Appropriate developmental strategy to be used in the target market.
- Designing the right price structure.
The Marketing Mix, also known as "The Four P's," that lays the building blocks of a Marketing Strategy.
- Product - Products and their packaging must sustain the position of a brand. Design and functionality need to be considered carefully and developed to communicate product profits.
- Price- Organizations selling a premium product can control above average prices. Brands who want to be recognized as price leaders should offer lower prices to reap a competitive edge.
- Place - The choice of distribution channel must be consistent according to the brand's positioning. This means that a high-end product must be linked with a high-end distribution channel to strengthen product value.
- Promotion - Promotion strategy includes the brand's USP into all of its messaging. Organization should include all of the brand's marketing objectives and develop particular tactics that will render against them. This includes recall of key communication point, brand awareness, shifts in preference, and more.
Significance of Marketing Strategy
- It offers an organization a competitive edge.
- Marketing Strategy aids in developing products and services with best profit making potential.
- These help in discovering the areas affected by brand's growth thereby helping in creating an organizational plan to satisfy customer needs.
- It helps in fixing the right price for organization's products and services based on information gathered by market research.
- It helps a brand to make the best utilization of its resources to offer a sales message to its target market.
- It helps to set the advertising budget in advance, and develop a method determining the scope of the marketing plan.


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Friend of a friend
Curated by Robert Jackson Harrington
Andrew Beincasa
Emily Belknap
David Crosland
Alyssa Dennis
Ryan Ebelt
Serra Victoria Bothwell Fels
Jonathan Herrera
Mike Huddleston
Stephanie Inagaki
Yujin Lee
Nicole Maloof
Devin Mawdsley
Dasha Shishkin
Rachel Wolfson Smith
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 4, 7-10 pm
Exhibition: March 4 – April 1, 2017
Gallery Hours: Saturdays 12-5pm or by appointment
Based on a simple curatorial strategy, 'Friend of a friend' examines the associations and influences of contemporary artists who use drawing as their primary means of art making. The intent is to foster dialogue, generate questions, and provide exposure to different perspectives.
Curated by Roberto Jackson Harrington, he chose two artists and selected one artwork from each. In turn, those two artists selected two other artists and selected one artwork from each. The process proceeded once more, ultimately creating two branches totaling fourteen artists from the initial two. Artists featured in this exhibition include Andrew Beincasa, Emily Belknap, David Crosland, Alyssa Dennis, Ryan Ebelt, Serra Victoria Bothwell Fels, Jonathan Herrera, Mike Huddleston, Stephanie Inagaki, Yujin Lee, Nicole Maloof, Devin Mawdsley, Dasha Shishkin and Rachel Wolfson Smith.
Roberto Jackson Harrington creates drawings and sculptural installations from everyday materials that center on the concept of potential. Recent exhibitions include The IV Bienal Ciudad Juárez- El Paso Biennial 2015, Ciudad Juárez, MX & El Paso, TX and TEXAS DRAWS IV, at the Southwest School of Art, San Antonio, TX. Currently he directs the Museum of Pocket Art and is a member of the Center for Experimental Practice and the curatorial collective, Los Outsiders, based in Austin, TX.
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I love making a batch of Madeleines. They're quick, easy and the perfect little nibble for big and small kids. I'm also a massive fan of using Lavender in my kitchen and grow plenty in my garden to use all year round.
It was inevitable that I would end up adding Lavender to my Madeleine mix.
For this recipe I used home made lavender Sugar (blog post to come soon). The strength of the Lavender will depend on how strong you made your sugar so you may need to add a little extra dried lavender if you find that the taste isn't strong enough.
To make them you need …
Madeleine Baking tray(s)
140g/5oz butter
140g/5oz lavender caster Sugar (add extra dried lavender if you find the taste isn't strong enough)
3 medium eggs
1 medium egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla essence
140g/5oz plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
Pre heat oven to 190°C/375F/Gas Mark 5 (adjust to suit your ovens. I have to drop mine to 150°C)
1. Melt the butter gently in a saucepan and leave to cool.
2. Whisk the eggs, sugar and vanilla essence in a bowl until it becomes a pale, thick & foamy. It looks very similar to meringue mixture when ready.
3. Sieve the flour and baking powder into the egg and sugar mixture and fold in carefully with a metal spoon to keep all the lovely air that was trapped inside when it was mixed.
4. Carefully pour in the butter a little at a time, also folding in with a metal spoon. Don't be worried about the oily residue it will all mix in eventually.
5. I grease the madeleine trays using the remains of the melted butter left in the saucepan. Spoon in the mixture inot the trays and bake for 5-10 minutes depending on your oven.
Leave to cool and sprinkle with a dusting of icing sgar and some dried Lavender.
The perfect companion to a beautiful cup of Earl Grey Tea.
If you like these you may also like my other Lavender makes and bakes or even my Madeleine Bugs!


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As the curious case of Antonio Bryant drags on, Frank Tadych continues to hear rumblings that the Bengals are considering releasing the player they signed just five months ago. The Bengals signed Bryant to a four-year, $28 million contract, but might now be willing to cut ties.
NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora passed on word that, according to his sources, it's a distinct possibility the Bengals could reach an injury settlement with Bryant, meaning he would never play a down for the team. The Bengals, after giving Bryant nearly $10 million in guarantees, would have to eat a chunk of that money, but their concerns over his effectiveness this season are very real. La Canfora will be updating the situation around Bryant today on NFL Total Access.


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'Satipatthana – the establishing of mindfulness – is the prime Buddhist method of observing phenomena originating from both within and without the body and mind. It is the quality of mind that clearly perceives without error, and does not tire over-time. It is the practice of a continuous, non-judgemental awareness, that nevertheless, precisely distinguished between phenomena that are in nature pleasurable, neutral and full of suffering. This practice is one of a clear discernment that does not lapse for a single second.'
Asrava – The Root of the Matter.
The presentation of the term 'ignorance' (Sanskrit: 'avidya') within both early (and later) Buddhist texts, (Suttas), and commentaries (shastras), gives the impression that this term
The Zoo Of Dogs-The Anatomy of the Gong-an (公案) Device As Used in Ch'an Buddhism.
'What might be called a continuous effort in one direction, is ultimately doomed to failure, as the type of 'hyper-knowledge'; and the legitimacy such a knowledge bestows, is based upon a core irrationality – that of knowledge existing 'free' of its organic root. This inconsistency lies at the heart of all accumulation of knowledge, and is the essence of the human condition that strives to rise out of the state of ignorance, and into the state of enlightenment. '
Transmigration in Early Buddhist Philosophy
'From this perspective it is unable to ascertain whether re-birth, as a concept, is real or not. Therefore, the untrained mind is not able to comprehend reality as perceived by the mind of the (enlightened arahant). The revising of Buddhist philosophy away from its central premise signifies a descent into the realm of base intellection. Essentially, this would indicate a corruption of Buddhist thought similar to suggesting that those who unsuccessfully challenged the Buddha in the Sutras, (using contrary ideas or counter-arguments), would have been judged to have defeated the Buddha in open argument.'
The Invalidation of the Worker – A Study of Disability in Capitalist Society
'The label of 'invalidity' is as unjust, as it is immoral. It has no basis in fact, and is the Bourgeois expression of immense ignorance, developed through greed and avarice. Disabled workers, although subject to the immense pressures of social constraints, should, where possible, educate themselves beyond the Bourgeois cul-de-sac of illogicality that defines their life situation.'
Inner Freedom and Outer Social Constructs
'It is an interesting speculation to consider what would be the case if a being were born into a society that had no wont, and therefore did not create the social conditions for inner greed; that did not separate beings into arbitrary and unjust social divisions (and therefore did not give a foundation for hatred to arise); and that provided a perfect education system, an exposure to which did not allow delusion to arise.'


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The Bible was given to us to show how we can have a relationship with God and how to live our life the way He wants. It is a very practical book. But some people only see it as a text book and make very little connection with everyday life.
The Bible was written to be applied to our life. You really can't know the Bible unless you apply it to your life. The religious leaders of Jesus' day 'knew' the Bible but they didn't allow it to affect their way of life.
In Rick Warren's book, Dynamic Bible Study Methods, he shares 4 steps to make personal application of the Bible. Once you have chosen a verse or paragraph in the Bible, use these steps to help the Bible change your life.
1. Pray for insight on how to apply the passage.
The Bible is like no other book. It is spiritually understood and only the Holy Spirit can really teach us. So it's important to ask God to help you understand it and promise to obey it and share it with others. If God knows you are ready to obey what He shows you, He may reveal more to you.
2. Meditate on the verse or verses you've chosen to study.
Bible meditation is thinking of a Bible verse over and over again. Visualize the scene in your mind. Put yourself in the situation. Think of how you would feel if you were in the situation. I discovered several ways to meditate. Use one or more.
- Emphasize words in the passage. Read through a verse aloud several times, each time emphasizing a different word, and watch new meanings develop.
- Paraphrase the passage. Take the verse and rephrase it in your own words.
- Personalize the passage. Put your name in place of the pronouns or nouns. For example, "For God so loved Greg Burdine…" (John 3:16).
- Use the S-P-A-C-E P-E-T-S. This acrostic represents a question you can apply to the passage. S– Sin to confess? P– Promise to claim? A– Attitude to change? C– Command to obey? E– Example to follow? P– Prayer to pray? E– Error to avoid? T– Truth to believe? S– Something to praise God for?
- Pray the verse or passage back to God. The Book of Psalms is a good example. For example, "Thank You, Lord, for being my Shepherd, and that I lack nothing…" (Psalm 23).
- Answer Who, What, Where, When, Why, How? These are 6 questions every newspaper article tries to answer about a situation. This helps you ask the right questions about a Bible verse.
3. Write out an application.
From the insights you've discovered through meditation, write a personal application. If you can't put it on paper, think some more. Your application should be personal – use "I", "my," and "mine" in it. Your application should be practical – it ought to be something you can do. Your application should be possible – it should be something you know you can do. Your application should be provable – you must set up a follow-up to know you've accomplished it. Tell a friend so it will keep you accountable.
4. Memorize a key verse.
So you can continue to meditate on the passage and help remind you of your application, memorize a verse or phrase. Sometimes it takes God several weeks or even months to change habits, attitudes, or actions. Bible memory and meditation will reinforce what God is trying to do in your life.
The ultimate test of our personal application of Scripture is "Does this help me become more like Jesus?"
A man saw his neighbor coming out of a church one Sunday morning. He asked the churchgoer, "Is the sermon done?" The neighbor wisely replied, "No. It was preached, but it has yet to be done."
I hope you will begin or continue to apply God's Word to your life today!


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SMS messaging, or texting, is a relatively young medium. Business use of texts is even newer, which creates questions for many people. While guides abound on writing a business letter, very little instruction exists on how to contact someone via BBM.
The biggest question most people have about business text messaging is, how formal should it be? The quick and simple answer is, more formal than texting your best friend about dinner plans, but less formal than a business letter. More specifically:
Use full words, nt txt spk. Although many people do understand the simplified spelling used when texting, it's not a good choice for a business text. People from the BBM Generation sometimes forget that there is a time for casual and time for formal. If the message won't fit in 160 characters using full words, try using other words. If the text is to a specific person, not a marketing blast, consider sending multiple texts to complete the message.
Be clear. When texting, there is no room for extra words. Get the idea clear before starting the message. Choose words carefully to fit the space, but also choose words that convey the point without confusing the reader.
Consider whether texting is the right way to convey the message. Sometimes an email or even a letter is a better way to express the point. If the communication requires speed and is not overly formal or serious, texting may well be the best medium.
Pay attention to timing. Most people have their phones with them at least 90% of the time. A text will probably reach its intended recipient at practically any time of day. Business texts, however, are best sent during office hours or during a reasonable period before or after the business day. Exceptions may be made for urgent messages. Still, it's best to have a very good reason to send a business text to a coworker in the middle of the night or on Saturday afternoon.
All of these texting guidelines assume that the person on the other end wants to receive messages from a particular sender. If a colleague or superior requests to not be texted, by all means respect that. While texting seems universal, some people do not use text messaging, for various reasons.
The main things to consider in creating a suitably formal text message are using full words rather than abbreviations, and using the correct words to clearly state the message. Doing these two things will usually make the right impression.


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Since the vacations strategy, numerous companies ramp upward their own PAY PER CLICK strategies. Vacation consumers tend to be looking for the very best offers, and they are having to pay much more focus on individuals backed advertisements within the Search engines search engine results. Therefore how could you help to make your own PAY PER CLICK marketing campaign far better in order to appeal to individuals vacation deal-seekers? Here are some strategies for doing this.
1. Make use of long-tail key phrases. This can be a great technique if you are attempting to appeal to a distinct segment buying section or even attempting to maintain expenses reduced anyhow, however it is particularly helpful for improving conversion rates throughout the vacation buying hurry. Customers in many cases are trying to find really particular products to obtain the cheapest cost, therefore they are prone to end up being utilizing longer-tail search phrases compared to whenever they are merely searching for info.
Improve your own top-performing strategies along with vacation conditions. Include a good advert team for your greatest carrying out strategies such as phrases for example "holiday, inch "gifts, inch "Christmas, inch "Hanukkah" or even "seasonal. inch Even though your visitors are not utilizing these types of particular conditions within their key phrase queries, viewing all of them within the search engine results may capture their own interest as well as boost the probability that they're going to click your own advert rather than your own competitor's.
two. Attempt to transform clients that give up their own buggies. It is absolutely nothing brand new which consumers often include a lot of items for their shopping cart software after that depart without having finishing the actual buy. There are some explanations why. Occasionally, it is purchaser's regret plus they persuade on their own in the last second it's not really smart to create a buy. Additional occasions, they would like to conserve individuals products with regard to simple research whilst these people look around to determine when they could possibly get a much better cost.
However how to proceed along with those potential prospects that depart a person dangling along with forgotten buying buggies? You are able to put into action a few options, like a pop-up leave study or even reminder that they are departing products un-purchased, automatic speak or even e-mail remarketing options which focus on individuals clients and gives additional help or even one more low cost. The important thing in order to reigning these types of finicky consumers within is actually to obtain the correct stability in between useful as well as pushy. (Hint: Pushy may deliver all of them away the doorway quicker compared to you are able to state "Happy Vacations! inch. )
3. Have a various method of content material advertising. Vacation consumers tend to be usually searching for distinctive presents. Who would like to purchase their own father another set of cufflinks? You can generate the interest associated with consumers through providing useful buying ideas or even presents with regard to various sections; for example, produce a top presents for that outdoorsman checklist as well as focus on the associated advert in order to ladies eighteen as well as old.
Evaluations will also be a good method to attract consumers. If you do not gather reading user reviews through clients, think about composing upward a good content evaluation in order to emphasize your very best items or even evaluate 2 various manufacturers. If you are promoting digital camera models, for example, consumers might be searching for particular functions, rather than particular producer. This particular more information won't assist customers help to make knowledgeable choices, however pull all of them aimed at your website as well as increase your own trustworthiness being an e-commerce merchant.
four. Keep close track of your competition. Once again, the vacation period is really a period whenever individuals invest much more money-so obviously, they would like to conserve just as much of the hard-earned money as you possibly can. In case your rivals are providing the 50-percent away offer as well as you are providing 20 % away, speculate who is heading to find the company?
5. Make use of AdWords Plug-ins to your benefit. AdWords plug-ins permit you to consist of information along with every PAY PER CLICK advert, for example extra item hyperlinks, telephone numbers or even handles. This can be a excellent chance to get rid of a totally free delivery provide or even emphasize your own best-selling items below a good outdoor umbrella offer.
6. Keep your last-minute consumers in your mind. You will find usually individuals who wait around before final feasible 2nd to complete their own vacation buying, however, many marketers turn off their own PAY PER CLICK strategies a couple of days earlier. Do not fall under which snare; rather, cash in upon which scenario through providing assured shipping as well as last-minute discount rates. (Those AdWords Plug-ins are available in useful with this, additionally. )
7. Remember regarding post-holiday product sales. Consumers are searching to invest their own present credit cards as well as money directed at all of them throughout the holidays, therefore make sure to make use of your own PAY PER CLICK spending budget to market your own clearance product sales. Following the vacations, there is a level larger drive for top offers simply because consumers expect heavy discount rates about the excess stock.
The vacation buying period is actually an issue with regard to merchants on the internet as well as away, simply because it's the actual season that lots of retailers lastly get free from the actual red-colored as well as to the dark. The actual additional within the dark you're, the greater, as well as vacation buying has become progressively profitable with regard to online stores every year. A few estimations state which regarding 50 % of vacation buying has become carried out on the internet. Therefore rather than seated back again as well as counting on your own regular PAY PER CLICK strategies to complete the job, have a couple of easy additional actions in order to change much more of this on the internet buying invest your own path.


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Project : Kepler
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
From the developers of the critically acclaimed title Submerged* comes Project:Kepler. Atmospheric horror game with a twist
Figure out a way to escape a derelict space station and avoid the horrors that lie within, also you have a gravity gun, which is nice.
*Not actually critically acclaimed
|Windows, macOS, Linux
|Atmospheric, boxes, First-Person, free, Horror, Multiple Endings, Space, Spooky, Spoopy
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Way to go! I reviewed your game going in completely blind and was very pleased! Looking forward to your future work!
Hey there, thank you for playing our game! We're very glad that you are pleased with the game we published and hope you return for our next title!
Definitely will! Any newsletter or similiar thing I can sign up for so I'll be notified upon it's release?
A horror game set in the vast loneliness of space? Oh heck yeah!
I have to say I really enjoyed this, the steady build-up of tension was a nice touch and the gravity gun is genius! Once I got to the penultimate floor things got a little bit frustrating though, and the game became one of those "learn through your mistakes and a little bit of intuitive thinking" set pieces. I did still enjoy it though, despite getting myself a tad stuck on the "elevator" section and not being able to quite time the Statis room section right, but I like it when games don't hold your hand too much and leave the thinking up to the player!
The thing that got to me the most was having to redo an entire floor again if you died. Having a little autosave function after you place each orb would have been a nice addition and saved me a whole lot of backtracking and fingernail-biting (although I do understand if you were trying to make things a bit more difficult and not too easy!).
A few more pieces of story would have been nicer too, I found myself feeling bad for all the dead chaps lying around, but knowing their backgrounds and motivations in life would have made me feel even more empathetic and it would have made the whole thing even more intriguing.
As it is, I think you did a cracking job. There were a few wobbles here and there but on the whole a solid game! Keep up the great work! =)
Hey there - thank you for playing our game!
We understand that it can get frustrating when you die and have to re-do a lot of what you have previously done, and if we had the time we would probably have looked into some sort of automatic save feature - it will probably be a thing in our next game!
The feedback about the story is also something we'll take on. While we meant for the story to be a bit of an extra thing on the side, it's good to hear that people are interested in more of it!
This game was very cool. I enjoyed the plot and the graphics are amazing, however the mechanics of the game are trivial. The game seems very unsure of itself. It is not necessarily structured outside of the teleporter, everything else is left to the imagination. I would have included more of the tablets or computer terminals to really flesh out the atmosphere. Perhaps even a radio survivor guiding you through the hallways would have helped explain some of the mechanics. I forgive game bugs, I don't mind them at all, however if a game does not allow me to progress, it is a big issue. Up until the third sequence I was on the edge of my seat frightened. As the game slowly progressed beyond there, I became frustrated at the clarity of the game. There is no clear objective other than get the orb batteries for the wall circuit. It tells us what to do, not how. This game was enjoyable until that stale feeling began to set in. The premise is awesome, the space environment is always one tough to grasp, and the graphics are amazing. The mechanics are unclear, please develop the story and physics themselves (especially the blue/red door change). This can be a five star indie game, but right now i see it around a three. Please keep at this. It was still a really cool experience.
Having played Submerged, I can tell you've improved a lot in terms of overall technical skill. The environments look a lot better, the animations as well and the addition of physics is a big step up. However, the gameplay itself, as well as the atmosphere and horror elements, have taken a turn for the worse. A puzzle game doesn't feel all that great when you have an instakill space zombie on your ass, and jumpscares always have been and always will be cheap. I really enjoyed Submerged, this, I did not.


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Tim Moynihan
Tim Moynihan is vice president of marketing at Empirix, where he is responsible for strategic business planning and product revenue growth.
Staying on Top of Customer Satisfaction
Watch these top key performance indicators to keep glitches from hurting your business.
Increase Customer Quality of Experience While Achieving ROI
A proactive approach lets you eliminate communication glitches before your customers know they exist.


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is the action to re-introduce the materials used and not very useful for us back into the production cycle as raw materials. By incorporating the habit of recycling in our homes and workplaces, we contribute to energy saving and caring for our planet's natural resources, which are in continous operation.
According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) of the United States, Recycling has the following advantages:
Protects and expands manufacturing jobs and increasing competitiveness in the global market.
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First introduced as a concept at the EICMA motorcycle show, the Indian Scout FTR1200 Custom gives the impression of being one of the coolest bikes in the world. The Indian Scout FTR1200 Custom is a tribute on wheels to flat-track.
The build of this custom bike is inspired by the championship-winning, FTR750. the FTR1200 Custom features carbon-fiber bodywork, a fully adjustable Ohlins suspension, LED lighting, Dunlop dirt track tires, RSD Traction race wheels, Brembo brakes, a chromoly steel trellis frame and rear swingarm.
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A recent Independent Network survey shows that
most UK citizens will end up moving house around seven times before they finally
settle down, meaning most us will have more than our fair share of run-ins with
removal companies.
But how do you know you're getting a
removal company that will be the best for you?
As one Kent's foremost removal companies, Farrant
Removals & Storage has provided essential moving solutions across the
county for years, so reckon we know what makes for a good removals firm, and
the sort of things you should be looking out for.
Here are a few of our top tips on the
When you start looking for a removal
company, your first port of call is likely to be Google. With its algorithms
getting more sophisticated every day – at least, it seems that way – you no
longer have to pop your area into the search bar. If you run a search for
'removal company' Google will default to those in your immediate area. Of
course, it makes sense to use a local firm. Quite aside from the fact that you
might have friends or family who've used them in the past, who can give you a
personal opinion, a local removal company will also know the best route to take
between your two properties.
When it comes to arranging your house move,
remember the Golden Rule: you're in charge. Before you make that first phone
call, compile a list of the things that your removals company needs to provide
if you're going to take them on, and ensure that they meet those requirements
when you speak to them.
In an ideal world, the question of whether
your removal company is insured would be entirely moot. Most home moves run
completely smoothly with everything arriving at your new home in the same
condition that it left your old one. However, accidents can and do happen and
it's too late to consider insurance implications after the fact. As a bare
minimum, any insurance company should provide cover for your belongings against
theft, loss, and damage for the time that they are in their care. If the firm
in question cannot provide that level of insurance, you will need to take out a
policy of your own, or risk losing your items entirely in the event of an
Two questions that are worth asking any
removal company – how long have they been in business, and how much experience
have their team had in the removals industry. A relatively new firm, for
instance, might have staff who have been doing the job for decades and know
exactly what they're doing. It's always worth checking out.
Most house moves involve more than just
loading and unloading stuff off a van. If you need help with packing, or could
do with a self-storage solution, it's worth checking if you removal company can
deal with these things for you. Many companies these days have more than one
string to their bow, so take advantage while you can.
Have you found a company that does all of the above? Then you've made a great start. Movers in the Kent area should call Farrant Removals & Storage today on 0800 690 6682. We can answer all your queries, and provide you with a free, no-obligation quote.


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Internet finance is quickly replacing brick and mortar banks. While the days of healing to your local branch to try and charm a curmudgeonly loan officer may be numbered, there is still tons of finance verticals prime for disruption. PrimaHealth Credit is targeting one of these sectors in elective healthcare.
The company wants to "transform" how elective care providers and patients access healthcare financing by offering an easy-to-use mobile friendly lending platform.
PrimaHealth Credit sees profound opportunity in the estimated $87 billion out-of-pocket elective healthcare market. This number is expected to top $100 billion in the next few years. Today less than 20% is financed. Primahealth Credit wants to alter this paradigm by providing easy access to credit allowing more elective procedures to take place. PrimaHealth Credits' direct lending platform is said to allow patients to access transparent and flexible payment plans that do not charge retroactive interest. Typical medical procedures expected include dental, orthodontic, LASIK & vision, cosmetic, hair restoration, audiology and other specialties.
We are reinventing patient finance by putting patients and doctors first and empowering them with a #mobile lending platform. #fintech
— PrimaHealth Credit (@PrimaHealthCred) June 1, 2015
Founded in 2014, the company recently appointed Hugh Bleemer as CEO. Bleemer has spent the last several decades in retail banking. Most recently he was a Senior Vice President at JPMorgan Chase – becoming one of the legions of innovators that former boss Jamie Dimon warned JPM shareholders about.
"I am thrilled to join PrimaHealth Credit to help establish the company as an industry leader," said Bleemer. "PrimaHealth Credit is well positioned to capture market share with a product set that allows for a total finance solution and the most innovative lending platform I have seen."
PrimaHealth Credit will offer to purchase receivables from approved providers. The platform will also provide credit for office expansions. A quick trip to the site indicates loans are available from $300 and up. Terms start at 3 months and go up to 60 months. "Low" interest rates of 14.99% are quoted on the site.
Brendon Kensel, founder and president of PrimaHealth Credit commented on the platform launch;
"PrimaHealth Credit is solving significant pain points in healthcare finance. Providers lack an effective patient conversion and finance platform, and patients want more transparency and payment options," said Kensel. "Our platform is a win-win; we help doctors serve more patients and simultaneously give patients more access, options and control of the lending process."
Healthcare has been notoriously resistant to the bacteria of change. PrimaHealth may exemplify a new approach to managing costly health care expenses.


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HOUSTON -- Clutter in the yard of a southeast Houston home may have hampered firefighters' efforts to stop a massive blaze early Monday.
The fire broke out shortly after 2:30 a.m. on E. Orem near Foxton.
Firefighters used a ladder hose to knock down a large portion of the flames from above. It took about 45 minutes to get the fire under control.
A woman at the scene said her mom lived at the home, but she apparently was not home at the time. The woman managed to find her mom safe later in the morning.
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Why "The Beauty Challenge" helped me.
I'm a mom, with two boys aged 3 and 1. I am a stay at home mom with no nanny. So that means I run the house, I do the laundry, I wash the dishes and clean the toilets, shop for groceries, fetch the older one from school, handle all the extra mural appointments and activities, make dinner, and hopefully by the end of the day still have enough sanity left to have a conversation with my husband before passing out at 20h30.
Enter the Beauty Challenge.
My friend is a mom of three (newest one was 10 weeks prem and has just been introduced to the world), she works full time and has a hair and make up business after hours for special occasions and weddings. She recently posted a challenge on her social media to "post your look" as a mom, wife, to show us what you do to your hair and make up during the week (or don't) and I decided to join in.
I take an extra five minutes in my morning, or just before going out, to add an extra touch to my make up, still haven't been able to get to the hair yet – it's thick and curly so my go to is to just leave it to curl and look natural which is fine for now. My make up is usually simple, eyebrow pencil and mascara, but since the challenge I've been taking extra time to try a bit more and add some extra steps to my routine. The thing that I've noticed is that my self confidence has lifted slightly and my self worth has deepened as I'm spending time on "me" and focusing on "myself" for an extra five minutes a day. The challenge was never meant to be intimidating, it was meant to say "start with what you normally do, add just one extra step, one time try a lipstick or different colour eye shadow, do a little extra and share with us on social media to see what you do".
It has been encouraging for me to see how other women "do themselves up" for the day, whatever day that might be and glean some tips and tricks along the way, also it helps me to focus on having a little "me" time and feeling a little more confident within myself as a busy mom. My husband has noticed a difference in me and the increase in self worth in myself is filtering through to our marriage and our intimate life, so it's a bonus on all levels!
Here are my few from the last couple days, I don't do a lot of make up, but i'm learning so much from my friend and hopefully this will be the start of a new look for me as a mom, time to redefine myself before my 40th (in two years).


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Hook Norton C of E
Primary School
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Dear Parents
Erasmus+/Swedish Visit: We are delighted to be hosting another group of staff and pupils from Vara, Sweden who arrived on Wednesday and are enjoying their experiences as British schoolchildren.
Staffing: Congratulations to Mrs Nixon who is expecting her first baby in July.
School Meals: The new menu has been finalised and will be sent home nearer the end of term. All outstanding balances including payments for the last week of term to be paid by Monday 26 March. Remember, all meals should be paid for in advance, by Monday or the first working day of the week – we currently have £228.30 outstanding.
Snack Bar: After Easter, the price for all snack bar items will increase to 35p.
Extra-curricular activities : Next week is the last week of this term's clubs – details of the summer term's activities will be circulated next week.
Keith Allen – Music lessons changed from Thursday 22nd March to Tuesday 20th March and Thursday 29th March to Tuesday 27th March.
On Thursday 29 March, Poppy and Annabelle from Year 6 have arranged to collect money at the school gate for the Brain Tumour Research charity. If you have any money that you could donate, in memory of an ex-parent of the school who sadly passed away last year, they would be grateful.
Activities this week:
N: Making a cable car to go up a mountain.
R: Learning about Spring and Sweden.
Y1: Attended the 'Commotion in the Ocean' Partnership Dance Festival.
Y1/Y2: Setting up Science experiments exploring what plants need to live and grow.
Y3: Learning about graphs, and morris dancing.
Y4: Newspaper report about Pompeii, freeze frames and interviewing witnesses
Y5: Writing pirate stories and maypole dancing.
Y6: Visit to Think Tank, Birmingham, recycled fashion show, country dancing and games afternoon.
Thank you!
Winnie the Pooh Mural – Thank you to the Hewitt-Gray family for donating a wonderful mural; Nursery children are enjoying this addition to their bathroom!
Mothering Sunday ~ Thank you to Year 2 who helped Mrs Collins and the church volunteers make beautiful Mothering Sunday gifts for St Peter's which were given to all the mums at church last Sunday.
Travelling Book Fair – Thank you for your support, we have a record amount of £534.01 commission for the school to spend on books through your purchases.
Incredible Edible: The garden working party rearranged for this weekend – 17th/18th March, 10.00am. If you would like to help please contact Annie Tullett at email@example.com or phone 01608 738106.
Friends' events (further information will follow):
Saturday 24 March, 5.30pm – Family 'Evening with Paddington'
Easter Holidays – annual Easter Treasure Trail
Saturday 21 April, 4-6pm – Family Bingo
Sunday 20 May, pm – Bike, Bake & Garage sale
St Peter's Church Pop-Up Market: Saturday 17 March 9.30-13.00, alongside Font Café + Hot Soup Lunch. Crafts, Baby Goods, Bric-a-Brac, Cakes, Fabric and Toys. Proceeds for St Peter's Church.
COMMUNITY HOUSING: Households in the village should have received an envelope with a survey on what people would like to see in community housing for Hooky – the link to the Community Housing Survey which is now live is here: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/homes4hooky
WELL DONE! This week we have said well done to:- Grace Shorten, Joshua Ellard, Euan Duxbury, Will Frere, Victoria Layton-Toye, Oliver Cutter, Emily Cutter, Ossie Knox, All Year 3, Fergus Kingsley-Bates, Jessica Rogers, Rosie Petre, Poppy Queenan, Orla McArdle, Daisy Harvey, Emily Monelle
Pen Licences: Maisey Kelly, Darcey Davis-Batchelor
Attendance: Well done to Year 6 and Year 4 for almost full attendance 26 February – 2 March
Out of School Achievements : Well done to Lincoln Maule (football award), Torin Hackland (skiing award).
Elf Owls Class Assembly – Wednesday 21 March, 9.10am
End of Term: We finish at 1.30pm on Thursday 29 March (Owl club will run 1.30-4.30pm – please ensure all bookings are made on the booking forms in advance to secure places).
Yours sincerely
Mrs S Belgrove
Head Teacher
Owl Value of the Month: Equality
Galatians 3:28 "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male or female, for you are all one in Jesus Christ."


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Restoration: Creating Jobs in the Forest
Successful restoration treatments in the Deschutes National Forest wouldn't be possible without the collaboration of many skilled and dedicated professionals.
A wide array of highly trained professionals (archeologists, soil scientists, botanists, wildlife biologists, foresters, fire professionals, hydrologists, and recreation planners) help assess and plan restoration projects to ensure the work protects and enhances all the things we care about in the forest.
And finally, when it is time for controlled burning, dozens of prescribed fire professionals come in to plan and safely implement this critical element of the forest restoration process.
Carefully planned forest restoration treatments like thinning, mowing, and prescribed burning make our community safer, our forests healthier and our water cleaner. We are working together to do what is best for our fire-adapted forests and for our forest-adapted community.
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The Wrong Way To Offer Multiple Ecommerce Payment Options
11 Aug 2016
In last week's article we mentioned how it's not uncommon for between 5-10% of ecommerce store payments to be declined and how to get these sales back on track you can opt to prompt a customer to use a different payment gateway when you provide the 'card declined' message. An alternative to this is to offer alternative payment options during the checkout process.
Having multiple payment options is a great idea because:
- Customers are able to choose the payment option they feel most comfortable with
- A business can help lower transaction fees by accepting direct bank transfers which don't incur additonal fees, but on the flipside it's harder to guarantee a customer will actually pay
- It offers an alternative payment option in case one of the other options is offline or the customer has triggered a fraud warning on their credit card
- It opens up a new revenue stream; for instance accepting payment by gift vouchers means that a business can also make profit by selling them
The problem with this is many ecommerce stores think they are doing their customers a favour by pre-selecting the most common option (or the one which is most favourable to the ecommerce store owner in terms of transaction fees), but often leads to confusion for the customer who is unable to easily see that what they are being offered is a choice of payment options, and instead see a really long checkout that needs filling in which could cause them to abandon their purchase instead!
As you can see from the example above, it looks like the only accepted payment method is via credit card, so a customer who may prefer to pay via PayPal could potentially leave because the checkout process looks quite long, or worse still, they could fill out all of their credit card details, scroll down and then realise they can select PayPal, in which case they're likely to be irritated that they've wasted so much time filling out their credit card details! Remember, every time you cause frustration you are tempting your customer to abandon their purchase.
There are a couple of options that you can implement instead which help to address this issue, including using a tabbed approach which helps to make it more obvious that there are different payment methods which can be chosen. We prefer a much simpler approach:
There's nothing wrong with using radio buttons for chosing a suitable payment method - the trick is to leave all the radio buttons unselected so that the options available under each selection only show once a customer has picked the option which is the most suitable for them.
Do you have any questions about how your ecommerce store can be improved so that you increase your profit? If so, feel free to email us - we're always happy to help!
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Usable Research Reports: Usability Studies
Actually fielding a usability study is the moment of truth. Staying true to project goals and completing a task analysis accomplishes a ton for the seeker of usable results, but those strategies quickly become moot if researchers can't collect quality data when it's showtime. Again, creating usable results isn't about writing them better; it's about…Read More


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I wrote about the Scripting Bridge in my blog. My concern is that it will be limited like NSAppleScript has always been, or more recently like the minimally implemented QTKit, iChat Instant Message Framework, etc.
The article's description is just too light on basic detail to determine if it's worth getting excited about the Scripting Bridge. For example, is the Scripting Bridge two way? I assume you can send data to another app, but the article doesn't say this. Can the Scripting Bridge hand data to another app, let this app transform it, and return it to the original app? How do you work out what code to write? Do you have to write an AppleScript to understand each app's Scripting Dictionary and then translate that into Cocoa?
Don't get me wrong. The Scripting Bridge seems great. And I don't expect to have Leopard's developer documentation released to the public. But it would be good if Apple gave us just enough info to know Leopard's technologies will be useful and not another limited framework.
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24 Nov 2016
Celebs Who've Conquered Up At The O2
Up at The O2 isn't just an experience for us mere mortals. There have been a fair amount of celebs who've taken on the challenge since it started in 2012. Thanks to the power of social media, here's a sneaky look at how they got on.
It's not quite the same as a Tango or Foxtrot, but Strictly Come Dancing contestant Laura Whitmore enjoyed the challenge of a night-time climb with the rest of the Strictly crew!
Lucky to work with such an awesome crew @bbcstrictly 😘 pic.twitter.com/FqieyguqVu— Laura Whitmore (@thewhitmore) 5 October 2016
We've got a soft spot for this one, (who doesn't?!) Benedict Cumberbatch was our first EVER celeb to conquer Up at The O2. Hats off to you, sir.
He's usually shouting at someone or cooking up a storm, but after a day out his whole clan we reckon Gordon Ramsay will only be shouting our praises!
This double Olympic champion is no stranger to a challenge! Rower Heather Stanning conquered The O2 to launch the Be Brave With Me campaign helping veterans into work.
Who needs Bushtucker Trials when you've got Up at The O2? Ant and Dec managed to conquer the climb for their Takeaway On Tour - and even managed to keep those cheeky smiles on their faces!
We usually see them rocking out on stage – including ours - but this time Muse swapped performing to take on Up at The O2 instead.
We'd definitely give dancer Nadia Comaneci and retired basketball player John Amaechi a perfect 10 for conquering Up at The O2!
With John Amaechi on the roof of O2 with the torch!!! pic.twitter.com/KBb4cipB— Nadia Comaneci (@nadiacomaneci10) 21 July 2012


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FPI must be banned: House legislators
Hans David Tampubolon, The Jakarta Post, Mataram
A multi-party coalition of legislators in the House of Representatives legislators demanded that the Islamic Defender Front (FPI) be officially declared a forbidden organization, said a coalition representative.
"We are not concerned about their mission. We concerned about the way implement their goals," said Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle legislator Eva Kusuma Sundari at a press conference at the House on Monday.
The FPI has been implicated in "too many" violent incidents and there is more than enough evidence for police to bring criminal charges against the group, she said.
"The police must follow up reports on the FPI so that the courts will have a firm basis to determine that the organization should be forbidden," she said.
Eva also urged President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to use his authority to take firm action against the FPI.