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Traditional sales involved cold calling through a Yellow book. Let's start with the basic numbers and the results that we've received through cold calling only campaigns..
When we used a cold calling only strategy at one of my previous companies, we managed to get meetings or follow up calls with only 6 out of every 100–120 prospects. That's not a number that we're happy with, especially when we were employing 5 sales guys.
Now we meet with 15 out of every 100 prospects using a cold emailing strategy that starts with a cold email into a "warmer" call.
We've found that, when done properly, an e-mail first calling strategy can increase your prospect-to-meeting rate by 3–4x at minimum. It's more time efficient and it gets better results. This also saves you a lot of time and resources.
How it works
Sending an email first and then calling when the prospect replies gives you the best results due to the initial engagement.
Think of an email blast as an "introduction" or hand shake to your initial prospect. It defines who you are, what you do, and what you can do for them to make their life easier.
Getting them on the phone after they respond makes it easier for you to explain your case, and harder for them to say no because the initial connection has already been made. Networking 101 here.
Today we spend so much time interacting with computers and smartphones that we've begun to crave more human interaction. We want to build relationships with the people we do business with, so calling is coming back into vogue… but only after we've introduced ourselves via email first.
The best tips for cold emailing first
Quality Leads
I can't emphasize this enough, but it's crucial that you have a quality source of leads. That is the most important thing to cold emailing. If you're selling an e-commerce software and you're targeting some finance company, then it's going to be hard to gauge a response.
Make sure that your lead sources are accurate and if you are going to outsource it make sure you use a reliable source such as GrowthOK. At GrowthOK, we ensure that all lead quality is accurate and matches your ideal customer profile.
Respond Quickly
You know what makes your company stand out? The level of customer support and quick response.
Inbound leads are hot, but they fizzle out if they don't hear back from you quickly. Outbound replies are the same.
Just because someone is interested now doesn't mean they'll be interested an hour from now. They might get hit with emergencies and decide that your call isn't urgent. Or they might just forget about you. So be sure to call as soon as possible, while they still remember what you wrote.
Call EVERY reply
Neutral and slightly negative responses are like warm leads. Maybe they didn't quite understand something you wrote, or maybe they couldn't immediately see how they would benefit from your product, or maybe they're not the right person but they know who is.
Again if you have a good source of leads, then you should already have their number on file. Get ready to hit that dial button!
They'll be more open to receiving your call because they just wrote you an email.
If you're not getting any response, make sure you adjust and check your email copy. Always be testing.
Come up with a reason to hop on the call
This isn't rocket science and you don't need to spend a lot of time brainstorming reasons to call the lead. "I thought it'd be easier just to chat". Calling after the email just feels natural. They do something, so you do something. It's give and take.
Find any random reason to shoot a call. It's much easier to explain all the values of your company over the phone than it is in an email chain. We want to avoid as many email chains as possible and try to hop on a call to explain everything.
Follow up again
You don't need to push it, but you should ALWAYS follow up again after the call. Let's say you went through a good call and the leads interested. They request more information, which is quite typical. You send them more information and then MAKE SURE you continue to follow up to close the deal.
Other Tips
An email-first calling strategy means you'll have to master two things: the email, and the call. If you're weak in one, you'll have a leaky bucket.
Of course you could always hire a copywriter for the initial email. Our team are experts in crafting emails that convert and we'd be happy to help you out.
It's also important to remember that the purpose of an outbound email is not to sell, it's only to spark their interest enough to receive your call. So don't bog them down with too many details. Keeping this in mind when you write your emails will greatly improve your interested rates.
I hope this helps your sales funnel. If you're looking for a quality source of leads, check out GrowthOK.


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So, your company is "ripe" in order to start independently to place orders for the production of clothing in China. And, taking this decision, you are taking a very important step, because now the customary work of your company will change, and the terms of deliveries, and turnover, and, of course, profit.
Either way, you will have to deal with a lot of things that you have not done before. But do not be afraid – all this is passable and quite realistic. Especially when experience comes, and with it – and a clear understanding of what and how to do.
But before you start looking for clothing manufacturers in China, asking prices, agreeing models, establishing relationships, organizing business trips to factories, etc., you need to very clearly understand which path you would like to develop. Because there are options.
First of all, you should definitely decide on the range of clothes that you plan to produce in China. It is necessary to allocate the most sold models. The most popular positions. What you specialize in, and what you sell in the largest amount. Work with China is always tied, first of all, on volumes. We say "China" – we mean big parties. Local factories will not be able to sew 10 or 20 pieces of each clothing model. The figures here are several orders of magnitude greater. Therefore, "come to China" with the already formed understanding of the assortment.
A further development of events can follow two parallel directions. According to two schemes. The first is the production of clothes under its own brand, but according to the designs of the factories. This means that you choose the ready models that the factory provides to you (practically any factory can offer you a wide range of products on which it specializes), and launch these models in production.
This approach has its indisputable advantages. First, the factory already has experience with these products, and it has a "full hand" on these models. In addition, this approach saves a lot of time for reconciliation, approval, re-confirmation and reconciliation of pre-production models. In addition, this approach is cheaper. There is no direct cost to maintain a design bureau, even if it consists of one, two or three designers. The factory will remove the models created by their own designers.
And, if for your business this moment is not basic, it is obvious that you should follow this path. The second approach is tailoring the collection according to your own design. This process is somewhat more complicated and requires more time for reconciliation and approval of pre-production samples. In addition, you must have your own designers and be confident that these designers create products that truly reflect the current trends and market needs. Yes, there is more trouble. Yes, there are more subtle moments. But with this approach, you make your own collections. And this is not just business – it's business creativity. Which of these approaches to choose is up to the customer.
As for our activities, we work equally well both with companies that place their own collections, and with those who use the ready-made design. Our work is coordination and control, and this is present in both schemes.

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LANSING, Mich. — When Michigan Republicans began moving legislation last week to limit the power of newly elected Democratic officials, some liberal activists shouted "shame!" through the Capitol rotunda while others trailed legislators with boom microphones, live-streaming their interactions online to make them uncomfortable.
But if many on the left see a power grab underway in this state and a similar one in Wisconsin, Michigan's incoming Democratic governor sees something more: political possibility.
"This gamesmanship will keep voters and activists active through the 2020 election," said Gretchen Whitmer, who takes office on Jan. 1. Referring to Republicans, she added, "They're thinking short-term."
The continuing legislative maneuvers in Michigan and Wisconsin are part of a broader war for power in the Midwest, a politically prized region for both parties — but especially for Republicans, who are trying to dilute Democratic control ahead of bigger battles. The G.O.P., which lost the House in November as well as four key governorships in the Midwest, depends on its gerrymandered districts in the region for a trove of seats in both Congress and state legislatures. Without these safe seats, they would be unlikely to attempt such last-minute tactics.
But now, with incoming Democratic governors set to have veto power over the next round of redistricting following the 2020 census, a handful of states are confronting either court challenges to the existing districts or new, more equitable rules for drawing the next decade of legislative boundaries. In Michigan, voters this year approved an independent redistricting commission, but Republican lawmakers are using the current lame duck session to try to curb the new Democratic secretary of state's implementation of it.
The Republican efforts could hurt the party's image with moderate voters in a region that President Trump considers crucial for his 2020 re-election effort, and where his standing has fallen in suburbs that he would need to carry again to win. Yet G.O.P. leaders are determined to push ahead, fearing that their decade-long dominance in the Midwest is coming to an end as newly elected Democrats and the prospect of more competitive districts threaten to shift the balance of power.
Republicans remain poised to keep control of some of the region's state legislatures and many of their congressional seats in the coming years — the continued clustering of Democratic votes in urban areas ensures a baseline of conservative strength elsewhere. But their efforts to limit executive branch authority in Michigan and Wisconsin may only exacerbate voter anger at a political class that faces little accountability because of the safe seats they fashioned for themselves.
"These are not arcane process issues," said David Axelrod, the Democratic strategist. "This goes to a fundamental defiance of the will of voters, essentially thumbing your nose at voters."
In Wisconsin, Republican state legislators are using a lame duck session to limit the authority of the new Democratic governor, Tony Evers, and Democratic attorney general, Josh Kaul, while also expanding legislative authority and cutting back on early voting in the state. In Michigan, Republican lawmakers are attempting to dilute the power of Ms. Whitmer and the new Democratic attorney general and secretary of state, Dana Nessel and Jocelyn Benson, while also attempting to water down ballot measures voters passed last month that would expand voting access and create an independent redistricting commission.
Republicans control both chambers of the Legislature in the two states and will continue to do so next year.
"The root of this is that the clock is ticking, and you get it done now or it's going to be hard in some of those states with a Democratic governor," said Nick Everhart, an Ohio-based Republican strategist, noting that legislators may not be so eager to consolidate power when they or their successors are representing more competitive districts in the next decade. "Who wants to take those votes in a potentially different world in '21 or '22?"
The more fundamental risk for Republicans is that voters are increasingly savvy about issues like gerrymandering, voting rights and campaign finance, which were once thought to be of great interest to elites but of little relevance to most citizens. Those are some of the issues at stake in the G.O.P. bills under consideration this month.
Many voters have become more supportive of a nonpartisan approach to redistricting, following years of gerrymanders that carved up states into impregnable red and blue districts and led to more political polarization rather than cooperation. Four states last month approved ballot measures that would create some form of an independent redistricting commission.
Some leading Republicans believe their party is tempting an even greater backlash than they saw in 2018 if they defy the wishes of an electorate increasingly attuned to fairness and angered by what figures as different as President Trump and Senator Bernie Sanders have denounced as "a rigged system."
Frank LaRose, a Republican and Ohio's newly elected secretary of state, called it "tough love for the party, but it's what the voters are starting to expect and demand from us." A former state senator, Mr. LaRose recalled that when he first began advocating for redistricting reform seven years ago, "folks' eyes would roll back in their head, but it's becoming more of a mainstream issue and it's not just the League of Women Voters crowd or political science students."
Or, as the Pennsylvania attorney general Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, put it: "The people are driving the change."
In Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio, federal judges may also drive change. There are pending cases from each of the three states challenging their existing gerrymandered maps, whether congressional, state legislative or both. And even if the cases are all thrown out, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio will still likely have more balanced district lines in the next decade: Voters in each state this year overhauled their redistricting process to ensure more fairly drawn seats.
"There's no incentive for bipartisan cooperation at this juncture," said Senator Tammy Baldwin, Democrat of Wisconsin, noting that statehouse Republicans can ram bills through on a party-line basis. "But I could see that changing dramatically in the next decade, to all of our benefit."
Midwestern Republicans do not deny that they could face a more balanced political map, upending the dominance they have enjoyed since the 2010 election. Yet an uncertain future is not reason enough to restrain themselves now, said Robin Vos, the speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly and one of the architects of the lame duck intervention, noting that the first election under the new maps will not be until 2022.
"That's four years away," said Mr. Vos, a Republican, adding that he expected Mr. Evers, the governor-elect, to reject whatever map they fashion. "I would be surprised if he did not veto what we do," he said.
Running candidates in districts crafted entirely by Republicans in 2011, Wisconsin Democrats this year won 53 percent of the vote in State Assembly races but only captured 36 percent of the seats (and they only gained a single seat).
But Mr. Vos pointed out that Republicans have won State Assembly majorities with court-drawn maps in recent decades and argued they could do so again.
The reason for the G.O.P.'s dominance, said Lori Wortz, a longtime Michigan Republican strategist, is that Democrats are increasingly strong in high-density areas but continue to lose support in more rural localities — a divide that all but ensures a number of safe Republican seats no matter how legislative maps are carved.
"Republican votes tend to be more spread out and Democratic votes tend to be more concentrated," Ms. Wortz said. "Whether the lines are drawn by this commission, the Legislature or the courts, they'll come up with similar results."
But it's the voters in between urban and rural areas who pose the most peril to Republicans: The Trump-era drift of suburban voters away from the G.O.P. not only threatens his own re-election, it also jeopardizes his party's grip on statehouse power. And, Democrats say, Republicans are only compounding their difficulties in these fast-growing, largely college-educated communities by grasping for ways to retain power, whether it is gerrymandering, limiting voting access or trying to pass bills at the 11th hour to shift authority away from the executive branch.
"It's the only way they can try to continue to be competitive," said Terry McAuliffe, the former Virginia governor who helped run a redistricting-oriented Democratic group this year, noting his party's gains with the growing parts of the electorate. "But it's why people hate politics and politicians."
And Mr. Evers, in an interview Saturday, echoed his fellow governor-elect in Michigan, suggesting Republicans would pay a price for their lame duck tactics.
"People have had it with hyperpartisan behavior," he said, nodding to his defeat of Gov. Scott Walker, the Republican who led Wisconsin for the last eight years. "That's what I ran on."
In Michigan, Democrats are confronting not just gerrymandered maps and diminished strength in rural areas, but also the state's term limits law, which forces lawmakers out after three terms in the House and two in the Senate.
Democrats believe the constant turnover only emboldens Republicans, because many of the lawmakers will not personally face voters in the next campaign cycle.
"The way the system works, there's little we can do about it," said Jim Ananich, the Democratic minority leader in the Senate.
Ms. Whitmer said she and outgoing Gov. Rick Snyder, an often-pragmatic Republican, have had "broad" discussions about the bills limiting the power of incoming Democrats. She said she remains hopeful — but not confident — he will defy members of his own party and reject them. The two have met weekly since the election.
"It's my hope that he lives up to his rhetoric in regards to civility and respect for the institution," she said.
But for progressive activists, the legislative maneuvering in Lansing and in Madison, Wisconsin's capital, has been instructive.
Daniel Squadron, a former New York state senator who leads a liberal group focused on taking back statehouses, said the lame duck sessions illustrate the lingering cost of the Democrats' inattention to state and local politics.
But Mr. Squadron was more hopeful about the lessons of the last few weeks — and what it could portend for Democrats if they are able to compete in statehouse races in the years to come.
"The way to change politics in people's lives is to change state legislatures," he said. "Oh, and by the way, you'll also change voting rights and gerrymandering along the way."


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I'm not sure if Mandingo would count as a Blaxploitation film, but it is one of my favorite African American movies. It stars boxing heavyweight champion Ken Norton. [Click here for a complete synopsis.]
My film student son was digging through a crate of my old VHS tapes when he came across this gem. He watched the movie two or three times and was so inspired, he decided to rewrite it as a musical.
I'm waiting on that one! I am especially curious as to how he will treat the following scene, my favorite scene of the movie:
Anyway, if you find yourself not doing anything at any time this weekend and want to be entertained, pick up a copy of this movie. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.


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FIU baseball season preview
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Florida International University in cooperation with the Dade County Cable Access Television project. Broadcast on the television program FIU in view. Show no. 400. With Black heritage celebration; Family business institute. Participant(s): Host: Rich Kelch, Guests: Danny Price
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For the third time the legendary G-Class has been successful in the "Off-Road Vehicle of the Year 2006" vote by readers of the well-known motoring magazine OFF ROAD. The old-stager in the four-wheel drive market was able to triumph over its rivals in the "Classic" category. This latest victory reaffirms the model strategy of Mercedes-Benz, which is just as unique as the classic off-roader itself: the G-Class has retained its striking body shape and stable foundations in unchanged form since 1979. At the same time constant evolution has kept the "G" at the technical forefront. Neither is there an end to this success story in sight, as the new special model Grand Edition demonstrates. Alongside the M-Class and the new GL Class, the G-Class will continue to take its place in the Mercedes-Benz range of highly capable off-roaders.
The readers of the magazine OFF ROAD have voted the legendary progenitor of all Mercedes-Benz off-roaders, which is now entering its 27th year in production, "Off-Road Vehicle of the Year 2006" in the "Classic" category. This latest public accolade makes the G-Class one of the most highly decorated models in the off-road sector, as a glance at the most important worldwide awards will confirm. No less than 13 times, the readers of the motoring magazine "auto, motor und sport" have voted this four-wheel drive vehicle the world's best off-roader. Following its victory in the 1983 Paris-Dakar Rally, the Australian motoring magazine "bushdriver" proclaimed the G-Class as the best 4x4 off-roader of the year. And in 1995 the readers of the boating magazine "Boote" voted the G-Class the best towing vehicle. In 2003 this successful model was nominated as the "Classic of the future" by the magazine "Motor Klassik".
The classic amongst the Mercedes-Benz off-roaders offers a superior synthesis of highly efficient drive and dynamic handling systems: In addition to permanent four-wheel drive with a reduction gear, the standard features include the electronically controlled traction system 4ETS, the Electronic Stability Program ESP® and three differential locks which can be selected at the touch of a button. Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria has been producing the G-Class on behalf of Mercedes-Benz since 1979; more than 185,000 examples have been produced to date.
Exclusive paint finish for the special model "Grand Edition"
In line with the decision to continue production of this classic off-roader even after 26 years, Mercedes-Benz is introducing the exclusive special model "Grand Edition". Dr. Klaus Maier, the Executive Board member responsible for sales and marketing at Mercedes Car Group: "Our G-Class impressively combines classic off-road vehicle values with the very latest automobile technology. The new special model Grand Edition is an ambassador for the outstanding career of this modern-day classic." Available only with a long wheelbase and V8-engines, the models in this special series are the G 500 with 218 kW (296 hp) and the G 400 CDI with 184 kW (250 hp). All versions are available with the optional special paint finish "allanite grey magno". In contrast to conventional metallic paintwork, a clear topcoat protects the surface and lends an exclusive appearance to the "Grand Edition" models. Additional features include brushed aluminium trim strips with integrated "Grand Edition" lettering. The interior atmosphere is no less exclusive. Specifically for this special series - and in line with the inherent charm of the G-Class - the upholstery is of open-pored, non-embossed natural leather. Other interior features include matte-silk wood trim on the dashboard and centre console, as well as illuminated door sills with "Grand Edition" lettering. The special model is available from March and costs 74,600 Euro (plus 16% VAT).
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Ocean Heights is currently one of the tallest residential towers in the world that stands around 310 meters in Dubai Marina. It offers residential units ranging from one, two, and three bedroom apartments. It is also one of the exclusive contemporary waterfront addresses in Dubai, which was designed for those individuals who love experiencing the luxury of lifestyle in Dubai. This project is a 84-storey tower spirals skywards, creating a dramatically different view from every angle.
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Many sales scenarios, from telemarketing calls to face-to-face meetings, boil down to a deceptively simple requirement of the seller: to respond to the potential objections of the prospect. It's natural for a buyer to be sceptical about a product or service being offered to them, and it's understandable for them to come up with a list of reasons why not to buy: when you are parting with money, you need to be cautious. Questions such as 'I don't understand why this service would be useful to us' or 'I can't see how this leads to a return on my investment' are common and can be anticipated and countered.
With this in mind, the ability to overcome the objections of your prospect is a key skill for a salesperson to develop,. Getting past objections should be seen as a delicate process, part of the narrative of negotiation that requires all the techniques of the salesperson from storytelling to understanding how to bridge the emotional gap. There is a commonly used series of steps that can help with this challenge.
The LAER process was devised by Carew International as a smart way to approach objections with the aim to achieve an outcome that was beneficial to both seller and buyer. In an article entitled Dimensions of Professional Selling, they broke the approach down into four discrete steps:
Step 1 is to listen.
Don't interrupt or anticipate the objections. Make sure you take in everything your prospect is saying. If you make an assumption about their issues with your offer you run the risk of only addressing part of their objection. Additionally, the act of listening is a respectful one – by paying attention and making it clear that you are taking in what is being said, you will reassure your prospect that you care about them and have an interest in what they have to say.
Step 2 is to acknowledge.
This is a great way of reinforcing the fact that you've been listening. Acknowledge the objections of your prospect by repeating them back to them, thus demonstrating your commitment to understand them whilst also providing your prospect with the opportunity to correct you.
Step 3 is to explore.
Drill down into their objections, unpacking them with the support of your prospect. By asking the right questions, you can get to the heart of where the objections come from and, as a consequence, how you might be able to ameliorate them. At this stage, it's all about the questions you pose: keep them open and remember to keep listening and acknowledging their responses.
Step 4 is to respond.
This is the moment where you take what you've learnt over the previous steps and tie them together. You've listened to the objections, you've reassured your prospect that you have taken them in, you've explored where the objections have come from and now you can finally fill in the blanks by outlining how you can help. Remember, you're not countering their objections or contradicting their views, instead you're building on what they've discussed and revealing how their anxieties leave a gap for you to fill with your services. It's not about trying to win them over, it's about trying to help them understand how you can help. If their objections are unsurmountable, if you can't find a way of solving them, then they probably aren't the customers for you. Ultimately, it's about matching the right seller with the right buyer so both parties end up in the best possible position.
At Chartered Developments, our callers understand that the ultimate goal is a meeting between our clients and the most suitable prospects. We are focused on quality, not quantity – for us the qualification doesn't end with the data, it continues through that first phone call. Our callers have the intelligence to respond positively to objections and have the experience to know how to effectively respond to them. Get in touch for more about how we can help you generate leads.


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V61 of the U R Basketball 2K14 mod for NBA 2K14 PC has been released! The latest version of skoadam and slimm44's comprehensive mod adds another All-Time roster, this time done in the style of the current NBA with contemporary team branding. It also includes a couple of other enhancements, as well as new artwork. A breakdown of the key features is as follows:
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- The 2019 and Elite rosters have been updated with current jerseys by Pep
You can download V61 of U R Basketball here! Be sure to check out the release topic here for support, previews, and more information about future releases. As previously noted, a new version of U R Basketball for NBA 2K13 is also in the works. Keep it locked to this topic for further updates on that.


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Set in the heart of the Pyrénées National Park and with spectacular views of the mountains, this site is ideal for exploring the surrounding countryside with many mountain biking and hiking trails nearby. Pitches are accessible and laid out on terraces with trees providing welcome shade.
Bread and pastries can be ordered for the following morning, and there is a restaurant and shop which stocks the basics. A pool and games room is available for children and the nearby golf course is a scenic location for a round or two.
The site is within walking distance of Font Romeu village and is located in a perfect location for hiking, cycling and climbing, while those hoping to relax after some activity can visit the thermal baths at St Thomas. The famous Mont Louis, the highest walled town in France and built in the 17th century, merits a day trip, while those venturing further afield can visit Andorra, Perpignan or the Spanish border.
Font Romeu, Perpignan, Andorra, The Spanish Border, National Park of the Catalonian Pyrénées, Castlenou, Mont-Louis, Beach, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain biking, Canyoning, Paragliding, Rafting, Bike Hire, Climbing.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Oklahoma thinks about expanding adoptees right to OBC
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- Step-parent's Cove said...
I hope you don't mind when I write I have mix feelings about this action. Sorry!
I know that many, if not all, adoptive children would like to know there birth parents, but so many feelings are harnessed during that time of a parent giving up a child, and sometimes those feelings aren't good ones. I just don't know about this one. I really just don't know.
Perhaps the state should put on the books to contact these individuals before giving out information many of them have come to accept as private. It's kind of like, but not really, having a unlisted phone number. I would be very upset if someone gave out any and I do mean any information about me to anyone. Or they should at least give these individuals a time period to respond to the new law. Offering them, once again, the option to remain private.
And if I am out of turn please forgive me, for I come from the old school of adoption. I just feel that if parents give up their children, then they should really move on with life, because that child, though born of another body belongs to the person who sits up with it at night, who struggles to feed it, who struggles to teach it when when the child is of age and doesn't want to listen and so forth and so on.
I am coming to accept open adoption, but I really do have problems with it.
So, again, I'm sorry if I wrote out of turn, and please forgive me.
- October 12, 2011 at 5:54 AM
- DannieA said...
this is a blog and while some people may not like differing opinions on theirs, it is open for dissenting opinion :) (after all, it is a public blog) The only time where it would be a problem would be if the comment was nasty and/or full of cursing.
That being said, most people often do seem to jump to the "reunion, adoptee stalking birth family" bandwagon when first thinking about these bills. Original Birth Certificates are good for a variety of reasons and it would be beneficial for an adoptee to have access to them.
Thank you for stopping by.
- October 12, 2011 at 6:22 AM
- Step-parent's Cove said...
Thanks for understanding.
I don't know if it's the 'reunion, adoptee stalking birth family' thing that really bothers me. As I said early, with all my grammatical mistakes, it just opens up all kind of cans of worms, and I know the information could be helpful to those who are adopted, but somethings should be put to rest for the sake of everyone. Again, there's that old school coming to the front.
If you don't mind can you explain or give me examples as to why this would be a good thing? For I really try to first seek to understand and then seek to be understood.
I think adoption is a wonderful gift to others, and have often thought about adopting after my youngest enter into college (next year). But I would rather adopt ad older child who has been taken out of his/her home for whatever reason. My reason for such a choice is because these children know and love their parent. And as I watched a friend foster-parent these children, I noticed she was making a difference in their lives by not replacing the parent, but telling them that their parents weren't able to parent them at a particular time. Once the child knew and felt she wasn't trying to replace the abusive parent, then they began to change and work towards becoming productive individuals. I thought she was awesome! Sadly, once those children loss the bad attitudes they were adopted and it left big holes in her heart. So, much so, that when she had to stop foster-parenting for health reasons, it was indeed hard for her to let go of the furniture she had brought for them. Sad. As why, if I still have a mind to care for a child (not my own) I would rather adopt, and each each have that child to write a letter and make a small scrapbook for their parent who was missing in action. I'm sorry Dannie, usually I just stop in to say a quick hi, but today I see I have the gift of gab. You take care!
- October 12, 2011 at 7:01 AM
Some reasons to mull on.
Adoptees OBC's were sealed originally around the middle of the last century from the public only but not the adoptee - then the AP's and agencies wanted more - not the mothers.
My case for example:
My family thought if I wanted to get to know them I would get in touch with them. They had no idea records were sealed from me. My grandfather made it known if I showed up he wanted to meet me, so did my mother and my aunt. I am saying this to show you they thought I would get my records when I became an adult. This has been the case for many. No surrender document has ever had confidentiality included in it.
Knowledge of family health history is so incredibly vital. You grow up absorbing the info even if you do not realize it. Family health history could have changed the course of my life and because of my events after the fact the courts opened my records. Imagine having to wait until you are critically ill to find out info that could have prevented it in the first place. Science has come a long way in understanding how important it is. Even if an adoptee comes with family health history each year out from that history people in their family get sick, some die, some are born and the history broadens and becomes more relevant to the adoptee. It can literally save your life if you know your family health history. Adoptees also have children and diseases skip generations...it impacts more than just one generation.
Identity and genetic mirroring loss. This is big and I don't have the energy to explain.
Living your life without knowledge of the why's or even if your adoption was clean. Mothers not knowing whether their children are happy, healthy, alive - that is terrible. And we haven't even touched on mothers who were told their babies died and thought they were signing papers for the coroner or other downright horrific practices.
Mutual consent registries don't work for several reasons including: Place of birth, birth date, and hospital can be changed and was regularly. Mothers were told they had a girl when they had a boy or the baby died. Mothers have passed away. Details were routinely falsified.
Oregon changed their OBC laws over ten years ago and gave a one year window for mothers/fathers to submit whether or not they wanted contact. They had a no, yes, yes through secondary. Below are the stats covering the first 10 years.
Records ordered: 10,189
Records issued: 9,772
Contact Preference forms submitted by Parents: 613
Number asking for contact with adoptee: 494
Number asking for contact through an intermediary: 34
Number asking for no contact: 85
There have been no reports of problems associated with any adoptee obtaining their OBC.
We are the only ones who are not allowed to get our OBC - some are having problems with getting passports etc because their amended are dated more than a year after birth which disqualifies them.
Sorry Dannie for jumping in here.
- October 12, 2011 at 8:09 AM
- Step-parent's Cove said...
Since, this is relatively new to me, I hope all will be patient as I ask questions.
Now, what is OBC? Remember, I am just learning.
For when I write I am from the old school, I truly am; as why I keep apologizing, because this can be a sensitive subject and I do not wish to offend anyone.
- October 12, 2011 at 8:40 AM
You are not offending me at all - just wanted to give you some stuff to mull over. For the record at the age of 43 I became disabled - from perfectly health to disabled so family health history is my biggest pet peeve in life.
OBC is Original Birth Certificate. We receive an amended birth certificate which based on whatever the adoption petition asked for and was approved by the judge the items are changed. For instance I know for a fact that still to this day in NJ you can include in your petition to change the place of birth as well as the standard of replace the original parents names with the adoptive parents names and the orignal name of the child to a new name. Some states still allow you to change the birthdate.
The term to do any of this in law is called "legal fiction"...
It is also important to note that not all adoptees who want their OBC actually want to search or reunite. Some/many just want their record of birth so they know who they were born to be - what their nationality is - that they have been celebrating their birthday on the right day...so many other reasons. It really boils down to not being equal simply because we were adopted.
- October 12, 2011 at 9:19 AM
- Step-parent's Cove said...
Never mind on answering the question of what is OBC. Dannie answered it earlier.
I can see your point when it comes to health issues. Yet, I still say people are opening themselves up to unknown heartaches; especially those who will be met with hostility from the birth parents or even vice versa. Not every child adopted is pleased with their birth parent(s). Many are truly upset by the thought of their parents giving them away. And with the rise of mental instabilities for this reason or that, I just don't think society can handle another avenue for heartaches that can be and she be prevented, unless (now notice I wrote the word unless) it is a medical issues. Even then, the parent who gave up the child should be contacted before any of his/her information is given to anyone. Remember, they like the adoptee have rights also.
Now, you and probably many of your followers and readers are among the nicer people who have been adopted, but there are people out there that could care less if they ever saw their biological parent. My sister is one of them. I feel sorry for her biological father. He has tried more times than not to make amends for his youthful choices, but she won't, and I do mean will not, have anything to do with him or his family. She feels that when she needed him the most he was never there, and her feelings are not isolated. There are many individuals who feel the same because of the emotional attachment of feeling abandon.
Really, I do understand where you are coming from as an adoptee, but there are so many things that could go wrong with giving someone their Original Birth Certificate, and then again there are so many things that could go right, but the choice of giving the adoptee the Original Birth Certificate should only be opened at the request of the parent(s) who conceived the child.
The statistics that were given were they based upon open adoption? If so, then it makes a big difference in discussing the topic, because it is a different beast born in a different era. And like you, I too must apologize to Dannie for such a lengthy response. I would like to say, I am learning a lot about this subject.
- October 12, 2011 at 9:33 AM
- Step-parent's Cove said...
I guess we were writing at the same time. I will read your response and get back to you, but I hope as you read my responseyou can understand where I'm coming from.
- October 12, 2011 at 9:37 AM
My comment went into never never land. My memory sucks so it will not be the same.
The stats started in 2000 and you had to be an adult age 18 or 21? so the era they applied to at the start was at least pre 1982 adoptions - the majority would be the Baby Scoop Era.
Only adoptees who want their OBC will get them - no one is forcing them to get them. They are not being mailed out to all. Those who don't care are not impacted. Only the adoptee can get their OBC.
No one can guarantee confidentiality when the courts have the right to open your records. Ethically you can not assume confidentiality exists on that basis alone.
Nor can you assume confidentiality when the petition to adopt and the homestudy submitted to the court both include the mothers full name and address and the homestudy for the court includes the fathers details. Confidentiality is not possible when it is provided to the adopting parents. Many more reunions happen simply because of the internet and/or the AP's copies of these records than they ever will with restoring the adoptees right to their own birth certificate.
No one can force a relationship. Adults should be able to handle their own relationships without the government determining who can know each other.
Neither is it right for one class of individuals to be dependent on their parents who gave up their rights to parent, choosing if their child can receive their OBC. They are the ones who gave up those rights - you cannot give them back when it is convienent.
- October 12, 2011 at 10:01 AM
- Step-parent's Cove said...
I'm so sorry to read that you are disabled. I am sure that was an adjustment within itself. Now I understand why you are so passionate about adoptee's getting family medical background. For I truly do understand, because the first thing they ask when you go to the doctor's is does your family have this or that. For me, I am not in such a position as yours. I can answer those questions without reservations, but for my ancestors, that question would be the same as yours. Yes, I am an American who has slavery bloodlines. So, I understand more than you know.
I have often thought about those who have gone before me. Until now I have never posted something that stated I was of slavery heritage, because what has passed is in the pass and history cannot be undone. For I will never know the family linage because of the cruelties of that era when children were taken from mothers, husbands from wives and so forth and so on because of the color of their skin. So, again, I do understand more than you will know.
I must stop coresponding publicly at the time. You have written something that informed me and my husband of something gone wrong. I hope you don't mind if I contact you via email with more questions, because at this point I too angry. Just way to angry. Not at what you said, but of what was done by someone else, and we though we had no other recourses. Thanks for informing me.
- October 12, 2011 at 10:11 AM
- Step-parent's Cove said...
I stopped by your place a few minutes ago, but there wasn't an email address to privately contact you.
I noticed you know alot about Oregon adoption laws. My husband lost a grand-children to adoption in the state of Oregon, and he was not made aware of it. His child was a minor and all arrangements were made with other individuals concerning this unborn child's faite. I'm sorry for bugging you but you do seem to have a vast wealth of information. We can't reverse what has happened, but it just make us sad it happened out of spite.
- October 12, 2011 at 10:22 AM
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You only need help from accountants during the tax season. If you still have a small business, it makes no sense to hire a full-time accountant as you can always use TurboTax. During the other days of the month, the accountant might not have other tasks to do, and it would not be worth it. Besides, when you outsource accountants, you can also get other services like consultancy.
You need someone dealing with the wages of your employees. If you only have a few employees in your small business, it is impractical to have an entire department for payroll. You need to outsource it since you can pay based on the services received. After the distribution of wages, you do not need assistance anymore. You can decide to pursue the partnership later when required.
Office cleaning
You also do not need to hire full-time cleaners if the office is small and there are not a lot of areas to maintain. You might consider it later if you expand the office space or if you move to a bigger area. For now, the best option is to outsource cleaning. You can pay them based on your agreement with the cleaning agency. If you do not need the service anymore, you do not need to renew the contract.
Human resources
Hiring the best employees could also be a challenge for you. The company is yet to establish its name in the market. You might have to settle for newbies and potential employees who will not last long with you. They only need experience so they can hop on to larger companies. If you want to get the best employees who will be there with you until your business soars, you need to outsource HR services. You need help in aggressively searching for employees who will accept the challenge to work with you. It is also crucial that you have someone following up all applications and screening all candidates worthy of getting hired. You can check out Hunter Adams HR if you want to get this service now.
Outsourcing allows you to have the best people working with you. It also lets you reduce your expenses since there is no need to expand your full-time employees. Once your company develops, you can decide to hire full-time staff or expand the outsourced services needed.


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Alfonso Gallardo Group undertakes some different projects related to renewable energies. Among them , there is a photovoltaic plant in the farm called "El Chorchito" located in Jerez de los Caballeros (Badajoz). There is also a wind power plant located in Los Santos de Maimona (Badajoz).
Alfonso Gallardo Group decides to support renawable energies and by that, it promotes Sustanaible Development and it cares about Enviroment.
The Supreme Court supports the management by the Group Gallardo during the crisis
Jerez de los Caballeros, July 2015
The Supreme Court has ratified the decision of the High Court in March last year that the collective dismissal justified.... show more
Alfonso Gallardo appoints Fco. Javier S?nchez to lead and manage the Gallardo Balboa Group
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Alfonso Gallardo D?az, controlling shareholder and president of Grupo Gallardo Balboa based in Jerez de los Caballeros (Badajoz) has appointed Fc... show more
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Alfonso Gallardo, SA marketed since this December cold formed structural tube unalloyed steel and fine grain.


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The bar will be open weekends only from midday on Friday 7th August and at the same time Saturday and Sunday.
Rooms are available, for bookings call Jackie on 07814 344969.
A lively and popular local pub in Broadstairs, the Wrotham Arms lies just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the historic town centre and beautiful Viking Bay.
It's a friendly pub, promising well-kept ales and a warm welcome for all - but more than just somewhere to grab a great pint, it's also an ideal base for exploring the town. There are seven great guest rooms, offering some of the best-value accommodation in Broadstairs.
Visitors to the seaside town have sought rest and refreshment here since 1870, but as well as a history of hospitality, the Wrotham Arms has a long-standing love affair with live music.
Indeed, this is the premier live music venue in Broadstairs, with bands and artists playing most Tuesday and Friday evenings, and now in our newly-launched Sunday afternoon slot too.
From up-and-coming local talent sharpening up their show before going on to bigger venues, to well-known artists attracted by the intimate setting, there's a wide range of superb shows to enjoy here every week.
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- Help to Buy mortgage guarantee helping 10% of first-time buyers
Help to Buy mortgage guarantee helping 10% of first-time buyers
Published: 22 January 2015 | Author: Bernard Clarke
The first year of the Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme has seen almost 30,300 home loans completed with the help of the initiative.
As expected, the scheme took time to build momentum, with the number of completions levelling out at approaching 4,000 a month after it had been in place for six months. With around 80% of loans taken out by first-time buyers, the scheme has funded more than 23,000 purchases by this group in the first nine months of 2014 – or around 10% of the total.
According to data published by HM Treasury, the total value of mortgages supported by the scheme is £4.5 billion. It is supporting purchases across the UK, but accounts for a higher proportion of all mortgage completions in the North West and the East, and a lower proportion in London and the South East.
As might be expected with a scheme helping first-time buyers predominantly, the mortgage guarantee initiative is being used for loans on lower-valued properties than average. The mean value of a property bought or remortgaged through the scheme is almost £155,800, compared to a national average house price of £273,000.
The mortgage guarantee scheme opened on 8 October 2013, and the latest data covers the period until the end of September last year, or for almost the whole of the first year of operation.
Although the scheme is open to fund mortgages on homes worth up to £600,000, 98% have been taken out on properties worth less than £350,000 and almost half (43%) on those worth less than £125,000. The majority of mortgages are on terraced (38%) and semi-detached (35%) homes.
The Help to Buy equity loan scheme has been open for longer than the mortgage guarantee initiative, and has helped fund more than 38,000 purchases in its first 20 months. In the equity loan scheme, an even higher proportion of purchases are by first-time buyers (83%), and the average price paid is over £211,000.


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Dehydration and Travel: how does dehydration occur when travelling?
Dehydration can occur more easily while you're travelling for several reasons. Firstly, you may not drink enough fluids simply because you don't have access to clean and safe drinking water in the area where you are travelling. Or you may be too busy and forget to drink fluids. Dehydration caused by air travel is particularly common and is due to low humidity levels in aircraft cabins. Finally, travellers' diarrhoea is a leading cause of dehydration in people who travel internationally. In most cases, the diarrhoea occurs in people who travel to areas with poor water and food hygiene.
What are the signs and symptoms I should be aware of?
Watch out for the following symptoms while travelling, as they could mean you are suffering from dehydration:
- Headache
- Dizziness or feeling lightheaded
- Decreased urine output
- Dry skin
- Tiredness or sleepiness
- Thirst
Remember that heat exposure and exercise increases the risk of dehydration. It pays to be aware of this when holidaying, for example when walking and sightseeing.
How can I prevent dehydration when travelling?
Planning ahead is key when it comes to dehydration prevention while travelling. Take extra water with you when travelling outdoors or anywhere where activity levels and heat exposure will increase fluid losses. Avoid drinking alcohol, especially in warm weather. Alcohol increases fluid loss from the body and also impairs your ability to sense the early symptoms of dehydration. Dehydration during air travel can be prevented by sipping from a bottle of water throughout the flight. Avoid caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea and colas as these can also have a dehydrating effect.
How do I treat the symptoms of dehydration when I'm unable to take time to rest properly?
It may not be possible to take the time to slow down and rest if you become ill or mildly dehydrated while travelling. The most important thing to do is to try to restore hydration by drinking small, frequent amounts of fluids and speak to a healthcare professional for advice about managing the symptoms.
When should I see a doctor for dehydration symptoms?
Symptoms of mild dehydration can usually be managed yourself. However, you should see a doctor immediately if symptoms persist.
Traveller's Diarrhoea/ Gastroenteritis
Traveller's Diarrhoea (TD) is caused by infectious agents and most cases begin abruptly. The illness results in increased frequency and volume of stool. Typically, a traveller experiences 4‐5 loose or watery bowel movements a day. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, cramping, bloating, fever, urgency and fatigue. Dehydration may result from the diarrhoea so it's important to consume oral rehydration drinks to replace lost fluids and electrolytes. If symptoms persist, see a healthcare professional.
Gastrolyte Electrolyte Hydration Products
Gastrolyte Electrolyte Hydration products works to assist rehydration. Gastrolyte is available in Ready To Drink packs, which are convenient for use in travel situations where clean drinking water may not be easily accessible. Gastrolyte electrolyte hydration Oral Powder Sachets and effervescent tablets are also an ideal choice for travellers, as they take up very little luggage space and require limited measuring. This medicine may not be right for you. Read the label before purchase.
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet
For more information, please visit https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/travelers-diarrhea


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Dear God,
May the rich color of summer flowers,
Remind us to fill our lives with color.
Fill us with the colors of
Health, Healing, and Happiness.
Thanks God.
Today's Prayer by Sam Miller
WordsWorthRemembering is a project of the Spiritual Care office at Porter Adventist Hospital, in collaboration with Porter's Spiritual Ambassadors. WordsWorthRemembering combines inspirational, thought-provoking quotations, prayers and photos. All content is copyrighted.


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Je taime Amelie! If you haven't already guessed, I sometimes write in poor francais in an effort to connect with my french alter ego, Collette (8th grade french name). I apologize for future grammatical errors using the french language - Collette has a mind of her own.
Here's a link to view one of the best french films ever, Amelie, for frees.


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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In Scots law, a solemn written assertion, not on oath, formerly used in judicial procedure.
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Let your reuerend fatherhode take this litle testificate of our duety toward you, in good part, whom we wish long and happely well to fare in Christ.
Owing to the loss of the church records for some years after 1698, Mr. Burleigh is unable to trace when this James Cook left Ednam to "better himself," but he would take with him a "testificate of church membership" which might possibly, but not probably, still exist.
Wherefore he had deposited this testificate and confession with the day and date of the said marriage, with his lawful superior Boniface, Abbot of Saint Mary's, sub sigillo confessionis."


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I was making coffee when I spied her from the corner of my eye. She sits above a drying box in the kitchen next to the spice rack and the candle is lit whenever it comes to mind "usually when I am cooking chevat" my friend says.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Domestic Goddess
Left here by Brisbane Daily Photo on Thursday, April 17, 2008
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Wow. What a mesmerizing photo. Well done.
- April 18, 2008 at 12:56 AM
- Jane Hards Photography said...
You made me laugh. Wandering in on my photos today and finding an australian plant. It is pretty though. It's usually all Isle of Man.
Have to come back and investigate your blog further, and if you do come back, it'll be island stuff. I might throw in the odd Auustralian biker though.
- April 18, 2008 at 1:26 AM
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I'm Zach Brownfield, a summer intern at ThreeWill and an avid soccer (or football for the non-US crowd) fan and player. With the World Cup being played this month, I thought it would be interesting to compare some of the characteristics of the new release of the SharePoint Connector to some of the key factors of a successful World Cup team.
I hope you enjoy this follow-up on Matt Hodges' posting on the SharePoint Connector from earlier this month with a little sporting perspective.
It is no secret that a strong showing in the World Cup requires a cohesive team of committed individuals. The whole teamwork aspect is the most important facet of the game. A group of players who are all on the same page and fighting towards the same goal is exactly what it takes in order to be successful.
The core strength of the SharePoint Connector is the teamwork between Confluence and SharePoint – with emphasis in this version with the latest release of SharePoint 2010. Some folks like SharePoint for the structure of document management, workflows, and working with the rich set of clients from Microsoft. Others (particularly those from a younger generation, like myself) like more of the free form of a wiki to share their mind and begin swarming around ideas. The SharePoint Connector brings the various types of collaborators together to form one successful team.
A team is only as good as it's weakest player, which means that each member must have…
Technical Skill
The strength of any team resides within its players. In soccer, it is not enough for a player to simply be physically fit, he must possess massive amounts technical skill. As the old adage says, "What separates a good player from a great player is his first touch." Soccer is full of athletes, but what separates the no-names from the greats is technical ability.
The technical features of 1.2 are abundant – especially in the area of security. The new release offers SharePoint 2010 support as well as full support for all IWA protocols, adding NTLMv2 and Kerberos.
Please do your best to refrain from asking me to explain this, remember,I am just the lowly Intern in the house. But from what I can tell from talking to others here at ThreeWill, this is a good thing, and will help for successful deployments into many enterprise environments. Additionally, the release comes with the ability to configure the connection to multiple Active Directory domains. Nice touch.
Continual Improvement
Another major factor in making a successful World Cup run is continual improvement. Great teams work to improve every single match, not just individually, but as a unit. Truly great teams, like France in '98 and Italy in '06, invariably play their best football towards the end of the tournament. They always seem to find a way to win.
To compare this with the connector, let's talk about SharePoint. SharePoint has taken off like wildfire inside of enterprises. Wildfire sounds fun at first, then scary. Many enterprises have multiple site collections in their deployments to handle various communities. In this release, the ability to deploy the connector to multiple SharePoint site collections is included as just one of the areas of improvement. This can also be run at any time to deal with changes to the SharePoint environment. No bookings here.
No team can function, much less succeed, without communication. The best teams are in constant communication on, and off the pitch. Communication between players and the coach is the fundamental key to success for great teams.
As they say about communication, no job is finished until the paperwork is done. Take a look at the proper documentation for Administrators, End Users in this release including the installation and upgrade notes. Hooray communication!
When all these aspects come together and work in harmony, a great World Cup team is born. The reward of a great World Cup Champion is the coveted trophy. You only get out what you put in, and all of the teamwork, skill, improvement, and communication leads to the final victory of bringing the trophy home. And as the announcers like to remind you time and time again, the winning team must finish and put the ball in the net (too bad we haven't seen much of that this World Cup).
Take a look at the list of over 60 enhancements and features listed on the Release Notes. page. Atlassian's team has put in the hard work to bring home the trophy: the Confluence SharePoint Connector 1.2. Brilliant finish.
Have you installed the latest version of the Connector? Download the latest version today and give it a go. What would you add to this list? Please leave a comment and let me know. I hope you enjoyed reading this in between matches.


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Customers of Moog's Industrial Group are now benefiting from the additional best-in-class products offered by Moog Flo-Tork, which specializes in the manufacture of rack and pinion actuators. Our engineers work closely with the customer to ensure that the right technology is used to solve the problem at hand.
The basis behind the Moog Flo-Tork Rack and Pinion Actuator is the translation of a linear force into a rotary motion through a rack and pinion mechanism. Rotary motion is accomplished by applying fluid pressure to a cylinder piston which drives a (linear) gear rack. The gear rack then drives a pinion gear mated to it, imparting rotary motion to the pinion shaft. The pinion shaft is mounted between two support bearings and is connected to the load either directly, through a coupling, or by linkage. Actuator output is measured in Newton meters lbs.-in. or lbs.-ft. and is directly proportional to the net applied pressure (Differential Pressure = ? P).
Moog Flo-Tork manufactures rack and pinion actuators both in hydraulic and pneumatic configurations. The pneumatic actuators are capable of producing up to 2,011 Nm (17,800 lb-in) of torque using 6.9 bar (100 psi) air or low pressure hydraulics 17 bar (250 psi). The hydraulic actuators are produced with torque outputs up to 5,650,000 Nm (50,000,000 lb-in) at 207 bar (3000 psi) operational pressures.
The rotary actuators, offered in rotations from a few degrees to multiple turns are able to be made to match the customer's application. The actuator can be manufactured with adjustable stops for fine tuning the end stop positions and decelerating cushions for slowing the energy in the system at the end of stroke.
For More Information
Please check with our regional experts to learn more.
Europe: Bernhard Zervas, telephone +49-7031-622-219, e-mail email@example.com
Americas: Allen Ruef, telephone +1-330-682-0010 x222, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Asia Pacific: Peter Clements, telephone +61-7-38423134, e-mail: email@example.com
Allen Ruef has been with Moog Flo-Tork for 5 years as an Application Engineer and currently as a Senior Sales Engineer. Allen has a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 15 years experience in Industrial Automation utilizing pneumatics and hydraulics.


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Welcome to Small World Animations. Small World is Claire Evans, a Devon (UK) based artist working in digital media, stop motion animation and illustration. I think up and run creative workshops and projects for younger kids (5-12 years) and people with learning disabilities – in schools, community centres, galleries, libraries and museums.
Because so many kids across the world are at home right now, I've converted my Posts page into a Kids Arts Resource, and am putting up my own art-based learning activities for children, as well as links to activities and resources across the internet that you can access for free. There are links to puppet shows, kids' film recommendations and drawing tutorials by top children's illustrators. Find out more by going to my Posts page to take a look. I'll be adding more content regularly, so make sure you check back! 🙂
All the Small World activities are posted there, and are also available as FREE PDFS – quite a few of you have already downloaded them. It would be great to see your work! Either get in touch via the Contact Form below, or if you're on Instagram tag me @small_world_animations and add #smallworldanimations. Brilliant – look forward to seeing your stuff! 🙂
Have fun, learn stuff, stay home and stay safe everyone! 🙂
X Claire
Here's an animation made by Stevie Youngculture, an 11 year old reggae MC from Birmingham, using the animation download I put together. It's amazing! Have a go yourself and get in touch to send it to me – I will post it here 🙂
And here's an oldie but goodie, an animation I made with a class of very lively and creative Year Ones! They were brilliant to work with, and through making their animation developed an interest in writing and storytelling – some "reluctant readers" went on to win literacy prizes that year 🙂 Hurray for art education!


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My name is Ed Snyder from Snyder's Crop Service. We do crop protection application, fertilizer application and we do some sales in liquid and dry fertilizer and some consulting in crop scouting. I had my eyes on European sprayers for a number of years. The functionality and capabilities that they have caught my attention. This kind of machines were previously not for sale in North America.
It seems that European machines are more technologically advanced then the machines used over here. We had the opportunity to see the machine at first hand on the Agritechnica exhibition in Germany. I was really impressed: a lot of the functionalities that Agrifac offers are standard on their equipment, if we ever wanted that here, we need to add it as an aftermarket.
We looked at several European brands and we compared them all, but what sets Agrifac apart is their approach. Dealing directly with the end user made a big impression on me. Also their commitment to being "Brilliant Simple", when you work around the machine it is obvious that they hold to that. Every decision or change that they make, complies with the standard and it really makes it quite a nice machine.
The highlights of the Condor from my perspective are the circulation system and the individual nozzle section control. I'm also impressed by its dimensions. Agrifac is able to put a large capacity sprayer in a way smaller machine as what we are used to here in North America.
The sales and service are exceptional. I'm really impressed about how Agrifac worked through the issues we had, and I appreciate about how they addressed them. I feel like that the whole Agrifac team is very informed. You can talk to many different people of Agrifac and they are all informed about any issue you are having, and they all seem really interested in coming up with some type of a solution to whatever the problem is. So I have been very impressed by the Agrifac team, both sales and service.
There is a lot about Agrifac that resonates with me. The direction that Agrifac is going is a great example when looking at my job concerning the application of chemicals or fertilizer. Also, I like the projects that Agrifac is involved in. Agrifac is quite a few years ahead of its competition when it comes to precision agriculture. It is not only about electronics, gps or the technology of doing a precise application. It is the overall picture and then I come back to the "Brilliant Simple" again. All their solutions are "Brilliant Simple" as they move forward with their new ideas and projects. I am confident that whatever solutions they will bring to the machine, it will work well.
Caleb Strausser: "The StabiloPlus stands out; it handles all kind of tracks. It keeps the tires on the ground at all times. By using the very easy trackwidth adjustment we are still able to drive over 4 rows of 30 inch corn in the field. The short wheel base in combination with the four wheel steering makes it right on. Down the road it is really nice. The Condor is the fastest machine in our company and quite narrow and light compared to North American machines. What I see as a big advantage of the ClearancePlus is that we are able to have the high clearance when we really need it. Down the road and during spring we just have a conventional sprayer. It adds so much versatility to our business. We now have a longer spraying season.
The EcoTronicPlus is very visual which makes the machine easy to use. It helps you to operate the machine quickly. At a single glance you will see whether all valves are in the right position. And if you want to go in depth you can find out more information.
We have a 70/100/130 ft J-Boom. It has several folding widths which makes the machine even more flexible. Therefore we always have the right boom size. We have a 15 inch nozzle spacing. We choose this because corn is grown on 30 inch rows, so we have a nozzle inbetween each row for side dressing of the crop. Next to this we have 103 individual nozzle sections. Therefore we can reduce the overlap to a minimum.
The circulation system is also new here in North America. We are able to start right on with spraying. This helps us to save chemicals. This is really nice for easy cleanout considering the large number of small fields and different mixes. We don't have boom ends and valves, so the circulation system helps with that. With the regulation valve of Agrifac you are always staying on rate, you can go from 103 nozzles down to a couple. The nozzles are right there and they are spraying fine with the right application rate. The machine is able to change that fast.
The HighTechAirPlus really helps controlling the droplet size. For different chemicals and different weather we can control the droplet size easy. We don't have to worry about the coverage of the crop, the computer will also add the right amount of air.
The fuel economy is amazing, it is really efficient compared to other North American machines.
A selection of parts I needed later came along with the machine. The service is incredible, talking to the service people of Agrifac, we almost didn't noticed that they were not over here! Also dealing with the time difference wasn't an issue at all. Agrifac also came over a couple of times, to check out the machine and listen to our experiences. It really feels like that Agrifac listens to its customers, and asks them what they want to do. They come with solutions that are different and innovative, they want to come with solutions that cover the issues and not just a patch or a bandaid for the moment. The product itself is really good, but the people of Agrifac are even better."