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What are some good hotels or cabin rental places near Dollywood?
Tim Strickland
Posted July 10, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Please just give me some of your experiences at Dollywood hotels and cabins. Thanks.
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Brandon S
Posted July 10, 2009 at 8:57 PM
I would definetly stay at a cabin and not a hotel. If you like wildlife, you will be happy. The park is so close to Smokey Mountains National Park, and there are a lot of black bear. You WILL see them if you rent a cabin in the mountains. Just giving you an idea of what we saw when we rented a cabin; we saw a copperhead(type of poisonous snake) in the first half hour we were there. In fact my cousin almost stepped on it. We saw black bear 3 of the nights right from the window of the cabin. We also found a lot of snakes and other reptiles. The good thing is that these cabins are in short driving distances from the park.
John Jackson
Posted July 10, 2009 at 9:01 PM
I was there a week ago and stayed at the Park Tower Inn in Pigeon Forge. It was VERY reasonable and extremely clean. We paid around $75 a night for a non-smoking double, which wasn't bad considering the prices of hotels in the area. We were probably around a ten to 15 minute drive from Dollywood. It's also close to the Old Mill Restaurant, which is amazing!! Great food, good price, and very friendly staff!
Amanda Jenkins
Posted July 11, 2009 at 6:16 PM
For some great cabins, try Eagle Ridge cabin rentals. They have some both in Pigeon Forge and in Gatlinburg.
Beth Olliges
Posted July 15, 2009 at 8:52 PM
I have a timeshare with Bluegreen, so I've stayed at their Laurel Crest resort in Pigeon Forge. (I've also put up family members at their Mountain Lodge in Gatlinburg, though I haven't stayed there myself.) Pretty nice, though also pretty standard in the realm of timeshare condos. (Unfortunately, I have no plans to visit there this year, though I'd love the chance to ride Thunderhead again!)
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A few weeks ago, Paula Kiger asked me if I would write a blog post about the different types of media.
Paula, here you go!
In the marketing world, we have what we refer to as four forms of media: Paid, earned, owned, and shared.
If you're in business – and have been for more than 10 years – it's pretty certain you only ever had to worry about paid and earned media.
And then social media came along and created the opportunity for owned and shared, which business leaders and communicators, alike, have scrambled to learn, understand, and incorporate.
But let's take a step back and look at what the four mean.
Paid Media
Paid media is what you know of as advertising. You pay for space in a newspaper or magazine, on a radio or television program, on billboards, on websites, in Google, and even in subway stations.
If you're paying to put your message somewhere, it falls in this category.
Typically you hire (or have internally) a creative agency that develops the advertising campaign, creates a witty slogan or jingle, and helps you place it in the right places.
It's expensive, it's hard to measure, and it's one of the few ways to get your message out to the masses in a very fast and effective way.
If your industry is highly competitive, paid media is one of the best ways to communicate.
Earned Media
Earned media is what you know of as public relations…or as we prefer to call in the business: Media relations or publicity.
It used to be you'd hire a PR firm because of their deep relationships with journalists in your industry or nationally. Those relationships would help you tell your story so it would appear in your top trade publications, in the Wall Street Journal, or on The Today Show.
Being from Chicago, people always wanted to hire us to get them on Oprah. It was almost a blessing to the PR industry here when her show went off the air.
Stories told from a third-party perspective are always looked at as credible and trust-worthy.
But media relations is expensive, time intense, and there are no guarantees.
Because of that, we often hear from business owners, "We tried a PR firm, but it didn't work."
If all they do is media relations, you'll typically end up sorely disappointed.
Owned Media
But that leads us to owned media. With the advent of changes at Google, your website now has to be a living, breathing document. Gone are the days of publishing your site and not updating it again until years later.
The content you create is becoming even more important than the two forms of media listed above.
We're not talking about content on your website that talks about how great you are. We're talking about content that is valuable, interesting, and informational for your audiences.
Things such as how-to webinars, tips and tools podcasts, informational white papers, or blogs that create value by giving away your best ideas.
Spin Sucks has the vision of changing the perception of the PR industry (we're not all spin doctors) and provides business owners and the industry, alike, the tools they need to do their own marketing and communications.
But a funny thing happened along the way. Most people won't do it themselves and, because we give away the best, we're perceived as the industry leader. This darn blog drives 40 percent of our new revenue every year.
All because the owned media we create is valuable to our audiences.
Shared Media
Unfortunately, though, you can't just create the content and hope people will stop by. This is not the Field of Dreams: If you build it, they most likely will not come.
With the Google Panda update, you are now ranked on whether or not people share your content on the social networks.
The search engine wants to see you consistently create new content and that people want to share it with their networks. Double gold stars if they share it on Google+ and if you use video and house it on YouTube.
The first step is to make sure the social media share buttons are on your site so it's easy for visitors to share your owned media, but you also have to spend some time building networks of your own.
Don't go out and try to do that on all of the social networks. Studies have shown Facebook is the most effective for consumer-facing businesses and LinkedIn is for those working business-to-business.
Choose the one (or two) networks that best fits your audience (hang out on the web where they already participate) and start there.
An Industry Shift
If you're in the market for external marketing and communications expertise, look for agencies that combine the four media.
For instance, FleishmanHillard recently announced they're pulling in all four types of media under one roof. A boutique marketing communications firm in Chicago named Arment Dietrich (cough, cough) did this in 2010.
The point is, there are some firms that are still stuck in 2005, offering only media relations and maybe one or two other tactics, such as events or they dabble in social media. And then there are others that see the future, grasp a hold of it, and are there for their clients as technology changes the way we all do our jobs every day.
Find a firm that will help you move into the future today…not five years from now.
A version of this first appeared in my weekly AllBusiness column.
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This is a fantastic list/explainer. 🙂
belllindsay Thanks, content director!
Great list- you'd be surprised how many people DON'T know the difference bw paid and earned media!
ElissaFreeman Oh I know! Like when people ask you what you think of the Super Bowl ads because you say you're in PR.
ginidietrich ElissaFreeman why would anyone ask about superbowl spots when they find out you are in PR. Advertising I understand.
Oh wait PR is needed when the Go Daddy ad offends women in 27 countries.
Howie Goldfarb Or when the GoDaddy CEO shoots elephants.
ElissaFreeman I was definitely one of those people and am very grateful for this explanation!
Which one works best where you can just 'show up?'
I would think it would almost be a given these days that you would have to bring all 4 under one roof. How would you 'price' that model though? Of course, if you are getting paid on 'results' it would be easy, but going in since you are bringing 4 disciplines to the table, does that increase the billings?
I would pay a dollar three eighty seven for it….
bdorman264 Can we negotiate up to $1.42?
ginidietrich Go 'Hawks, huh?
Nicely done. I always think these key definitions would make nice posters or PDF's to educate clients. The Arment Dietrich Retail store dba Jack Bauer Bonus Bones 😉
annelizhannan Methinks you're on to something!
ginidietrich annelizhannan Agreed!
Appreciate your deft summary GD, and I was a bit shocked that some firms still haven't evolved into serving all four needs. Who is running these places? Is there really that much shortsightedness?
John_Trader1 I think you would be hard pressed to find 10 agencies that do all four if you did a global search.
ginidietrich John_Trader1 That's hard to believe. You'd figure that most of the major players would have figured this out by now.
John_Trader1 They're too big and it's too hard to change. It's a BIG change.
Gini, don't forget sales support sharing. One of the most underused distribution pathways is using all this hard-won content to influence prospects I recently ask a client if they're using the blog posts I wrote in follow-up communication to sales targets, and said he never would have thought to use them that way.
BobReed Isn't it funny how sometimes the most obvious things are the ones that are missed?
ginidietrich BobReed Amazing, isn't it?
I only advertise my business on the back of women's sweat pants. It's called "PINK".
Thank you, Gini! I appreciate this explanation. More importantly, I appreciate as a relative industry outsider the respect that I was paid for asking what to many on here was undoubtedly a "101" question. Thanks again!!!
biggreenpen Not 101 at all – there are SO MANY people shifting into this industry from diverse backgrounds (myself, for example) – I think it's a valuable question and the answer is an awesome resource!
belllindsay biggreenpen Agreed LB.
belllindsay biggreenpen it isn't 101 and it is very confusing. Most businesses don't understand the value of the 4 types and how to use them to amplify sales results.
You can easily spend a lot of money and effort on paid local media and have less impact than the media coverage you didn't do anything to garner. I have a client that is 'pursued' for media coverage without any work on our part.
biggreenpen I'm with everyone down below. It's not 101. In fact, I wrote it as my PR business column for AllBusiness first because most business leaders don't understand it. And…I'm super happy to answer questions like this, so any time!
ginidietrich biggreenpen You did a great job of explaining this is easy-to-understand terms with concrete examples, Gini!. It's pretty much the definitive breakdown of paid, earned, owned and shared now. Anything else out there, pales in comparison.
Thanks so much for brining this up. It's great reminder to know the difference. Just placed it on my computer stickie!
littlegiantprod Ohhhh! We made the computer stickie!
Love this breakdown! Do you consider a blog post about your company or product (on someone else's blog) as earned media? And if that gets shares it could be shared-earned media, which I think goes right to your point about combining your marketing efforts.
MikeHale Yes…that's exactly right. A guest post would be consider earned and it being promoted through the social networks would be shared.
How was your trip??
ginidietrich Very busy! 3 full days at Universal & SeaWorld, swamp boat tour and mini-family reunion. Back to work now. At least I got a few blog post ideas out of it too 😀
MikeHale That's the best vacation!
MikeHale vacation: ultimate generator of blog post ideas.
I was shopping in the Arment-Dietrich Boutique. Wasn't too keen on a short shorts and the accessories selection. But I did think your selection of new and used jeans was great as was your amazing selection of men's vintage speedos. How often do you get new inventory?
Howie Goldfarb We get new inventory once a week. This week we're getting frisbees with the Spin Sucks logo on them.
ginidietrich Howie Goldfarb yvettepistorio annelizhannan Maybe I shouldn't retire Bargainista (shopping/customer service blog) after all. 😉
EdenSpodek LOL!! Howie Goldfarb yvettepistorio annelizhannan
Great, great list and breakdown. I agree with annelizhannan that these should be made into posters and sold at the Arment Dietrich retail store.
yvettepistorio annelizhannan Add to the to-do list: Open an Arment Dietrich retail store.
yvettepistorio annelizhannan I'd buy several posters and hang them around the office.
susancellura yvettepistorio annelizhannan So now we're having a conference AND selling t-shirts and posters.
ginidietrich Well at least I expect be given a T-shirt as the new manager of the retail store on Michigan avenue, a logo polo shirt for standing at the conference tables and a tube top for the trade shows. Let @Howie Goldfarb have the thongs 😉
annelizhannan You get one for coming up with the idea!
We are having an offsite on Friday – it's to throw on casual clothes and brainstorm around initiatives currently in place that could be dynamically upgraded. This will be an opportunity to throw in some education as well! Thanks for this, ginidietrich!
susancellura You are very welcome! Too bad we don't have the posters. You could hang them up.
ginidietrich Now you're really thinking about the retail store, eh? LOL!
susancellura LOL!! It would be fun to have that kind of stuff at the conference you guys are talking me into having.
ginidietrich How about a Gini Dietrich impersonator contest? Or, a hand fan with your face on it that we hold up like masks? Am I getting too scary now? 🙂
susancellura Maybe Emily Deschanel can show up and pretend she's me.
joeldon Amen, amen, amen!
So yeah… I'm getting pretty smooth at creating content. Now to find a way to get people to use it!! Although you did crush my dreams, I thought if they built it they WOULD come *sigh*
TonyBennett Apparently that works for you on Instagram, though!
"Unfortunately, though, you can't just create the content and hope people will stop by. This is not the Field of Dreams: If you build it, they most likely will not come." Preach it, ginidietrich!
Katie Gutwein I attended a content marketing session a few weeks ago and the guy started out by saying if you build it, they will come. I left shortly after that because I disagree so vehemently.
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shū - [noun]A weapon made of bamboo or wood that at one end has one bladeless pointed end with edges(Archaic).


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Finding Affordable Health Insurance in Arizona
It is common knowledge that no matter how hard we try, nobody lives forever. That much is true. However, there is another truth that bothers Americans far more than the inevitability of death does—the truth that nobody stays healthy forever either. This is the reason why the U.S. Government and its citizens spend millions of dollars a year on the health insurance.
Arizona Faces Health Care Issues
The State Health System in Arizona ranked 36th out of 51 states. This puts Arizona in the 3rd bottom percentile in terms of "healthiness". It ranks in the bottom of five of these five factors: childhood obesity, uninsured children, adults 50 and older who received recommended preventive care and screening, and the number of patients whose wounds healed and improved post-op. Arizona has seen an increase in Chlamydia cases in the past two years. In addition to that, the state is also experiencing trouble with public health funding, lack of health insurance, lack of access to primary care physicians and an obvious disparity in health status between citizens. Needless to say, the state's health care status leaves much to be desired.
Finding affordable health care insurance can be quite challenging. Whether you are self-employed or under your employer's healthcare plan, it is true that health insurance still bites of a huge chunk of your budget. While plans with cheap premiums are available at arizona-insurance.website these plans will typically cover less illnesses and conditions and are quite fond of denying claims. Leaving you either strapped for cash or with the hassle of sorting through paperwork for months or years just to get your claim approved. So how do you make sure that the insurance you are paying for is both affordable and reliable?
Buy Through an Insurance Broker
We've found that the best way to get health insurance quotes in Arizona is to simply buy from an insurance broker. Insurance brokers like arizona-insurance.website/arizona-health-insurance-quotes/ are able to give you the best options simply because they are allowed to represent different companies, allowing you full access to their products. This will enable you to compare what's available and choose from there.
Do you qualify for Special Programs?
Special programs like Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP provide low-cost, reliable and federally subsidized healthcare for people who qualify. It can be a challenge to get health insurance quotes in Arizona on a budget but qualifying for programs like these could significantly reduce the premiums you have to pay.
Stay On Your Parent's Healthcare Plan as Long as You Can
According to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a person under the age of 26 may stay on their parents' health insurance plan. Offering to just pay your parents the difference could make this your cheapest option. When you get health insurance quotes in Arizona, especially if you intend to stay on your parent's healthcare plan, be sure to ask about in-network providers in your area. If you live where your parents live, then good, but if the provider does not have in-network care providers where you live, out-of-network costs could add up quickly.


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A Place of Natural Beauty Rajeshpur Eco Park A Symbol of natural Beauty and a sanctuary of biodiversity Situated at Sadar Dakhin Upazila at comilla..Harbours Trees of 84, Animal of 135 Different Species, etc. Entrance of the Eco Park Miniature of gorgeous Peacock Culture and Heritage
Hi Roy This is a fantastic capture; lovely color and light; excellent sharpness and wonderful scenery full of natuarl beauty I love F+L
Friendly greetings from Spain.
Belle représentation. J'aime et favorise. Amicalement. Yves.
Very beautiful and fresh view in this pure nature!
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Natural beauty at it's best, an inspired picture.
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Windows Phone 7 Jump Start (Session 18 of 19): Designing Applications for Windows Phone 7 Using Expression Blend and Metro
In this session, Senior Product Manager for Microsoft Expression Senior Design Program Manager of the Metro language walks the through the changes to Expression Blend and the new exciting Metro style for Windows Phone 7. The Windows Phone 7 Jump Start video training is for all developers interested in developing applications or games for the new Windows Phone 7 Platform. The 14 ? hour course is based on the Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Developer Training Kit and taught by Microsoft MVP's and Microsoft Press Authors. The Designing for Windows Phone 7 session is taught the Microsoft Design experts. The training is wrapped up with an audio podcast with a panel of Microsoft experts answering the questions posed throughout the training.


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When he began writing about blues, country, soul, and early rock-and-roll, Peter Guralnick had one simple goal: to convey his own passion for artists such as Muddy Waters, Merle Haggard, Bobby Bland, and Jerry Lee Lewis, and explain why they were so important.
Guralnick accomplished just that with his first two collections of artist profiles: 1971's Feel Like Going Home and 1979's Lost Highway. Now those volumes are available as enhanced digital editions ($9.99 each on iTunes), with audio and video content and a "bonus chapter" each.
"This is not a matter for me of going back to some long-distance foreign land that I hadn't seen in many years," the 70-year-old New Englander says from Nashville, where he teaches at Vanderbilt University in the spring semester. "It was really a matter of revisiting a place I've never left.


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Very interesting statement if Equitiling actuallysaid it and I don't doubt i for a minute. If we aremisinformed, who is to blame for that? Isn't it theresponsibility of Equitilink to keep shareholders informed?Equitilink has been flying this CEF right into the groundfor years and is still just acting confused and nottaking any responsibility for their poor performance.With the possibility of another dividend cut and endof the year tax loss selling, wouldn't it be wise todelay further investments in this one?
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Flipper, many thanks for phoning Equitlink. I was afraid that would happen. I was just hoping that you would receive the same information.


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Four hundred seventy five students took part in the fifth annual High School Plunge, where participants run into the Atlantic Ocean at Hampton Beach.
The event raised funds for Special Olympics New Hampshire.
In total, the event raised more than $620,000 for the Special Olympics.


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Jessica Marais
Some of Hollywood's most beloved actresses come from Australia -- Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett and Naomi Watts, to name a few. So excuse us for being bold, when we suggest that Australia's latest ingenue Jessica Marais -- star of the popular dramedy Packed To The Rafters -- will be next in a long line of Aussie women to have their way with Tinseltown.
AppealJessica Marais is the quintessential Aussie beauty. Her sun-soaked blonde locks and saucer blue eyes lend her just the right amount of bombshell to balance off her inherent girl-next-door appeal. In fact, Marais' allure is so palpable, she often draws comparisons to a fellow Australian actress who has become one of the biggest stars in the world. Just don't tell Jessica. "I want to be the next Jessica Marais not Cate Blanchett." the actress says of the constant comparisons. Hey, at least she's not being compared to Mel Gibson.
SuccessSince graduating from the esteemed National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Sydney, Jessica Marais has been one of the most in-demand young actresses in the country. Though she appeared in the feature film Two Fists, One Heart and the American fantasy series Legend of the Seeker, Marais truly broke through with her role as Rachel Rafter in the popular family dramedy Packed to the Rafters. Her performance earned her two Logies, one for Most Popular New Female Talent, and the other for Most Outstanding New Talent.
Jessica Marais BiographyThough Jessica Marais is an Australian actress first and foremost, the talented young star was actually born in Charlize Theron's hometown of Benoni, South Africa, and spent time in Canada and New Zealand before ultimately moving to Perth when she was 9. She had to deal with tragedy very early in life when her diplomat father died suddenly, leaving Marais, her mother and her sister to fend for themselves. She attended John XXIII College, then St. Hilda's Anglican School for Girls where she began acting at an early age.
Marais earned rave reviews for her performance as "Ichneumon Fly" in a 2002 production of The Insect Play, a performance that helped her secure a coveted spot in Sydney's National Institute of Dramatic Art whose graduates include Cate Blanchett, Mel Gibson and Emilie de Ravin.


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The DF5 Series is available with predetermined, factory-installed and back-focused camera and lens packages. To configure a dome with integrated camera and lens, or integrated camera only, refer to the selection guide below to compile the appropriate model number. Pelco DF5HDPGE1 Pendant, Outdoor, Heavy-duty Back Box, Standard Bubble, Heater, Sun Shield, Gray, Clear Bubble(liner not included) Pelco's DF5HDPGE1 is a low profile, fixed mount, dome for in-ceiling or pendant applications. The dome is easy to install and features a versatile fixed camera mount that allows for 360 degree camera positioning. Standard and tamper/impact-resistant (heavy-duty) models are available. Heavy-duty models are ideal for installations where structural integrity and resistance to vandalism are a priority. DF5HDPGE1 in-ceiling models are available with a standard (DF5), shortened (DF5S), or heavy-duty (DF5HD) back box. The standard and shortened back box models can be installed in a hard ceiling or standard suspended ceiling. The shortened back box version can also be mounted directly to a hard ceiling using an optional bezel to conceal the back box for a seamless installation. The heavy-duty model should only be installed in a fixed ceiling to optimize the integrity of the vandal-resistant design. The DF5HDPGE1 pendant models mount directly to any recommended mount, flush to a ceiling, or to 1.5-inch NPT female threaded pipe and are available for indoor and environmental applications. All environmental versions include a sun shield and heater kit and are suitable for use in temperatures to -60°F (-51°C). Heavy-duty pendant models (DF5HD-PG) are strengthened by a thicker sun shroud and dual wall construction. A variety of lower domes are available for this series. Standard and shortened back box models are equipped with an acrylic bubble; available colors for standard models include smoked, clear, chrome, or gold, and smoked or clear for shortened models. The standard back box is also available with a flat acrylic window for use in applications where overhead space is minimal. Flat window colors are clear or smoked. All heavy-duty domes feature a clear polycarbonate bubble, 0.090-inch thick, which provides an optimum combination of strength and optical clarity. DF5HDPGE1 options include an aluminum ceiling panel (SD5-P) for suspended ceiling applications, a pendant conduit adapter (BB5-PCA-BK or BB5-PCA-GY), and dome liner kit (DF5LINERKIT). For detailed information about DF5 DomePak camera and lens components, refer to the component specification sheets. Dome: DF5 Series Fixed Mount Dome Cameras: Day/Night: KW = CCC1390H-6, KX = CCC1390H-6X, AM = C10DN-6, AN = C10DN-6X, Color: AJ = C10CH-6, AK = C10CH-6X Lenses: Auto Iris, D/N: R11A = 13VDIR2.8-11, R3A = 13VDIR3-8.5, R75A = 13VDIR7.5-50 Auto Iris: F2.3A = 13FD2.3, F2.8A = 13FD2.8, F4A = 13FD4, F8A = 13FD8, V2A = 13VD2.5-6, V21A = 13VD2.8-12, V3A = 13VD3-8, V5A = 13VD5-40, V50A = 13VD5-50 Manual Iris: F2.3 = 13FA2.3, F2.8 = 13FA2.8, F4 = 13FA4, F8 = 13FA8, V2 = 13VA2.5-6, V21 = 13VA2.8-12, V3 = 13VA3-8, V5 = 13VA5-40, V50 = 13VA5-50


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|Discover astonishing picture clarity and fine-tuned performance without the optical low-pass filter (OLPF). In a land where detail is king, we've completely maxed out image sharpness by removing the OLPF. What's left is a full-frame, 24.3-megapixel marvel that captures amazing detail resolution-and fits right in your pocket
24.3 MP 35 mm Full Frame SensorA whole new world of high-quality images are realized through the 24.3 MP effective 35 mm full-frame sensor, a normal sensor range of ISO 100 – 25600, and a sophisticated balance of high resolving power, gradation and low noise. The BIONZ® image processor enables up to 5 fps high-speed continuous shooting and 14-bit RAW image data recording.
DSC-RX1R: Ultimate resolutionThe RX1R is a special edition of the RX1 for photographers who want to take full advantage of the sensor's capabilities, and whose workflow normally includes computer based post-processing. The optical low-pass (anti-aliasing) filter that is built into the RX1 to minimize the occurrence of moiré and color artifacts has been removed from the RX1R, allowing the full resolution of the sensor to be achieved without compromise. The RX1R takes RX1 resolution to the limit.
|Advanced Features
|Auto High Dynamic Range
|Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)
|Face Detection
|On, Off, Face Registration, Face Selection; maximum eight faces detected
|Image Stabilization
[Still Image]
Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation (Anti-rolling)
|Priority Setting (for Face Detection)
|Yes (eight faces max)
|Smile Shutter™ technology
|Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps)
|Sweep Panorama
|Horizontal (Wide/Standard), Vertical (Wide/Standard)
|Camera Type
|Lens Compatibility
|Fixed lens
|Convenience Features
|Media/Battery Indicator
|View & Index
|Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning, 4/9-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 13.6x, M: 9.9x, S: 6.8x), Auto Review (10/5/2sec, Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (still), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
|Drive System
|Burst Buffer
JPEG Standard (22 shots)
JPEG Fine (16 shots)
JPeG Extra Fine (24 shots)
RAW (15 shots)
RAW+JPEG (12 shots)
|Continuous Shooting Speed
|Speed Priority Continuous mode: Approx. 5 fps, Continuous mode: Approx. 2.5 fps (AF-S)
|Drive Mode
|Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority Continuous, Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.), Self-portrait One-person, Self-portrait Two-person, (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures), Bracketing
|10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)
|Shutter Speeds
|Program Auto (30 - 1/4000*)/ Aperture Priority (30 - 1/4000*)/ Shutter Priority (30 - 1/4000*)/ Manual (Bulb, 30 - 1/4000*)(*Maximum speed at F5.6 or greater aperture value. Maximum speed at F2.0 is 1/2000 sec.)
|Exposure System
|Auto Exposure Lock
|Yes (AE Lock button). Can be disabled from menu
|Color Temperature
|2500 – 9900K with 15-step each Magenta/Green compensation (G7 to M7), Amber/Blue (A7 to B7), Custom
|Creative Style
Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Clear, Deep, Landscape, Light, Neutral, Night Scene, Portrait,
Sepia, Standard, Sunset, Vivid
Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3 to +3steps)
|D-Range Optimizer
|Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto / Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto exposure difference, Exposure difference level (1.0 – 6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step)
|Exposure Bracketing
|3 continuous or single shots in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps
|Exposure Compensation
|+/- 3.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
|Exposure Settings
Superior Auto, Intelligent Auto, Program Auto (Program shift available), Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Scene Selection, Movie, Sweep Panorama
Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
[Still Image]
ISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV step, expandable to ISO 50/64/80)
Auto ISO 100 - 25600, selectable with upper / lower limit
Multi Frame NR: Auto (ISO 100-25600, selectable with upper/lower limit), 100-102400 (1 EV step )
|ISO Sensitivity (Movie)
Auto ISO: 100 - 3200 equivalent, ISO 100-6400 equivalent (1/3 EV step)
|Metering Modes
|Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
|Metering Sensitivity
|EV 0 to 20 (at ISO100 equivalent)
|Picture Effect(s)
[Still Image]
Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration
Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome
|Scene Mode(s)
|Hand-Held Twilight, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Portrait, Sports Action, Sunset
|White Balance Mode
|Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluor (Warm White) / Fluor (Cool White) / Fluor (Day White) / Fluor (Daylight) / Flash / C. Temp., Filter / Custom
|Flash Bracketing
|Flash Compensation
|±2.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 EV steps)
|Flash Coverage
ISO Auto: 1' to 49' 2" (0.30m to 15.0m) (W) / 1' 9" – 18' 8" (0.55m to 5.7m) (T)
ISO 12800: Up to 98' 5" (30.0m) (W) / 37' (11.3m) (T)
|Flash Metering System
|Pre-flash TTL
|Flash Modes
Flash Mode: Auto / Fill-flash / Slow Sync / Rear Sync / Off
Wireless (using compatible external flash)
|Flash Type
|Built-in, Pop-up Auto
|Guide Number
|6 (in meters at ISO 100)
|Recycling Time
|Approx. 3 sec.
|Focus Control
|AF Modes
|Single-shot AF (AF-S) / Continuous AF (AF-C) / Direct Manual Focus (DMF) / Manual Focus
|Focus Area
|Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible spot (face tracking)
|Focus Points
|25 points
|Focus System
|Contrast-detect AF
|Imaging Sensor
|Color Filter System
|RGB primary color filters
|Effective Picture Resolution
|24.3M pixels (approx.)
|Imaging Sensor
|35mm full-frame (35.8mm x 23.9mm) Exmor® CMOS Sensor, aspect ratio 3:2
|Pixel Gross
|24.7M pixels (approx.)
|BIONZ® image processor
|Accessory Shoe
|Multi Interface Shoe
|BRAVIA® Sync™
|Yes, via HDMI® with compatible BRAVIA HDTV (link menu)
|Yes, via AC-UB10 AC charger and USB cable
|HD Output
|HDMI® (Type D micro)
|Memory Card Slot
|Dual compatibility slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
|Microphone Input
|Yes, MI Shoe + Optional ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone
|PhotoTV HD
|Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI® cable
|Remote Commander
|Yes, via RM-VPR1
|Tripod Mount
|Yes (1/4" diameter, 20 threads per inch)
|USB Port(s)
|USB 2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, MTP)
|LCD Display
|Brightness Control
|Auto / Manual (5 steps) / Sunny Weather mode
|100% Field of View
|Grid, Histogram display, Digital Level Gauge, Grid Line, Magnified display for playback
|Grid Display
|Yes (Rule of Thirds, 4x6 Square, Diagonal & 4x6 Square Grids, Off)
|Yes (On/off)
|LCD Type
|3.0" (7.5cm) (4:3) / 1,229,000 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD
|Live View
|Continuous Live View
Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off
Color: White/Red/Yellow
|Real-time image adjustment display
|Yes (On/Off)
|Aperture (Max.)
|Aperture (Min.)
|Aperture Blade
|Iris diaphragm (9 blades)
|Clear Image Zoom
|Digital Zoom
Still Image: 24M approx. 4x / 10M approx. 6.1x / 4.6M approx. 9.1x
Movie: Approx. 4x
|Focal Length (35mm equivalent)
[Still Image 3:2] f=35mm
[Still Image 16:9] f=37mm
[Still Image 4:3] f=48mm
[Movie 4:3] f=48mm (SteadyShot® On), f-37mm (SteadyShot Off)
[Movie 16:9] f=44mm (SteadyShot® On), f=45mm (SteadyShot Off)
|Lens Type
|Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T* lens, 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspheric elements including AA lenses)
|Power Consumption (in Operation)
|Approx. 2.0W
|Battery Capacity
|1080 mAh
|Battery Type
|InfoLITHIUM® NP-BX1 (3.6V)
|Number of Still Images
|Up to 270 images with LCD monitor (Standard Quality, CIPA standard)
|Audio Format
|Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
|Color Space
|sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINoS™ Color
|Media Type
|Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™ media; SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
|Built-in Stereo Microphone
|Panorama Still Image Size
Horizontal Standard (8192 x 1856 / 3872 x 2160),
Horizontal Wide (12416 x 1856 / 5536 x 2160)
3D Sweep Panorama: N/A
|Still Image File Format
|JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
|Still Image Max Effective Resolution
|24.3 Megapixels
|Still Image Mode
|JPEG (Standard, Fine, Extra Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
|Still Image Size 16:9
|L:20M (6000 x 3376) / M: 8.7M (3936 x 2216) / S: 3.9M (2640 x 1488)
|Still Image Size 3:2
|L: 24M (6000 x 400) / M: 10M (3936 x 2624) / S: 4.6M (2640 x 1760)
|Video Format
|AVCHD Ver. 2.0 / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
|Video Mode
28M PS (1920 x 1080, 60p)
24M FX (1920 x 1080, 60i)
17M FH (1920 x 1080, 60i)
24M FX (1920 x 1080, 24p)
17M FH (1920 x 1080, 24p)
12M (1440 x 1080, 30 fps)
3M VGA (640 x 480, 30 fps)
|Video Signal
|NTSC color, EIA standards
|Wind Noise Reduction
|Yes (On/Off)
|Service and Warranty Information
|Limited Warranty Term
|1 Year Parts & Labor
|Operating System Compatibility
|PlayMemories Home: Windows® XP SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows®7 SP1, Windows®8 (PlayMemories Home is not Mac compatible); PlayMemories Online Uploader: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows®7 SP1, Windows® 8, Mac OS X (v10.5- v10.8); Image Data Converter Version 4.2: Windows® XP SP3,Windows Vista® SP2,Windows®7 SP1,Windows®8, Mac OS X (v10.5- v10.8)
|Supplied Software
|Supplied Software: PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter Version 4 (via software download from camera)
|Weights and Measurements
|Dimensions (Approx.)
|4-1/2'' × 2-5/8'' × 2-3/4'' (113.3 x 65.4 x 69.6 mm) (W/H/D) excluding protrusions
|Weight (Approx.)
|With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo Approx. 17 oz. (482 g)
|Weight(Approx) (Main unit only)
|Approx. 16 oz. (453 g)
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By the time this edition of Compliance Week hits the proverbial streets, the year 2004 will be long gone. And all the great battles of that year—stock option expensing, the election, Disney, etc.—will be fading from memory.
But at the time this column is being penned, the wounds of those battle are still fresh; in fact, the new year's bells are still ringing in my ears.
But such are the vagaries of magazine publishing … today for me is yesterday for you
Actually, now that I think about it, the four-week limbo that exists between the creation and distribution of these words is pretty surreal. From my perspective, you're actually in the future, reading words I'm yet to write, and I'm currently four weeks behind you, trying to catch up.
Which means you're smarter than me by one month, minimum, and that assumes no postal backlog.
Anyway, the notion of "time" has me looking forward to 2005, and though you've already been there for a month, I want to share with you a list of "corporate governance resolutions" that I believe directors (together with their companies' senior executives) would do well to consider.
The list deals specifically with the subject of information—what better information can be garnered at the board level, and how it can be used for enhanced corporate governance. Now, surely some boards already do many of these things, and do them well. But based on what I've personally witnessed at boards around the country, many do not. This column is directed at those who don't, or who perhaps could do these things better.
- Use The Right Performance Metrics.
We've heard a great deal from institutional investors and others about CEO "pay for performance." Many boards of directors have already moved beyond using stock price as the only measure, but others are still trying to figure out what makes sense for their companies.
Suggested resolution for 2005: Recognize the pitfalls in focusing solely on stock price movement, and with your senior management, identify the most appropriate performance goals for your company. That means you need to collectively identify the right balance of historical and forward-looking metrics, including relevant non-financial measures, to provide effective motivations and relevant rewards for long-term shareowner growth.
Deciding for what executives should be rewarded is critical, and it differs by company. So be thoughtful and strategic, and seek input from experts.
- Know Your Company's Risks.
As you've likely noticed, there's been a great deal of noise and activity around "risk," "risk management" and "enterprise risk management." While some companies have sophisticated ERM processes, the vast majority of companies look at risk in an ad hoc fashion. Unfortunately, directors in the latter group of companies cannot be sure that management is positioned to inform the board of the most significant risks.
Suggested resolution for 2005: Ensure that management recognizes the critical importance of enterprise risk management, and takes responsibility for developing an effective ERM process. That means having the mechanisms and protocols to identify and manage a broad range of risks before problems materialize, and proactively discussing the most important risks with the board.
As a director, you need to know the critical risks, and must not assume that you and your fellow directors—or even your company's senior managers—do already.
- Let Financial Reporting Reflect Economic Reality.
This, of course, is the goal of the Financial Accounting Standards Board in setting accounting and financial reporting standards, and is the aim of the many conscientious CFOs and others at the heart of the financial reporting process. We know all too well, however, that there are temptations to fight for that extra penny per share, especially where market expectations have been set.
Suggested resolution for 2005: Quite simply, let the chips fall where they may. You might justifiably ask whether this is a realistic expectation. To give this resolution a chance of fulfillment across a wide range of companies, there must be a change in the mindset of financial analysts, and indeed investors in the capital markets. They must recognize the reality of earnings volatility, and reward not those companies that find the wherewithal to meet some predetermined EPS number, but those that have the courage and honesty to tell it like it is. And, they need to embrace a range of relevant information about a company's potential future performance that extends well beyond share price.
Some companies have already started down this path, and others hopefully will follow. And it's not just about the earnings per share number, but fuller and clearer disclosure as well. With more companies following this lead, the aforementioned change in mind-set and marketplace rewards are more likely to occur—and enhanced trust and ultimately lower cost of capital should result.
- Recognize The Usefulness Of Information On Board Performance.
Institutional shareholders, D&O insurance providers, and other market participants are increasingly looking for insight into the effectiveness of corporate boards. Governance rating services have proliferated, proxy voting firms are ranking board metrics, and new disclosure requirements are providing unprecedented data on board protocols.
And, while—at least to my (now outdated) knowledge—no one has published a study proving a correlation between effective boards and stock price, there is little doubt that a cause-and-effect correlation does exist.
But the relationship has less to do with many of the factors used by rating services, and more with the quality of the advice, counsel, monitoring and direction the board provides to management in the boardroom.
So while certain data—such as wealth transfer from shareowners to management—can serve as a "window" into board performance, one must be inside the boardroom to know how effective a board truly is.
So the suggested resolution for 2005: Keep your eyes on the ball, especially when it comes to the substance of your board's core responsibilities. Don't get hung up on ratings numbers, governance matrixes, or board indexes. In fact, all users of such data garnered solely from external sources should make their own resolutions: to recognize what that information can, and cannot, do.
- Make Sure You And Your Fellow Directors Receive The Right Information.
Many boards are provided good information. But often the information is too much, too little, or in a form that is not conducive to directors' unique needs.
There is no one "right" form or type of data, as each company's circumstances and each board's needs are different. But each board should get the information it needs to do the job right.
The suggested 2005 resolution here: Think hard about what you and your board colleagues need, not simply accept the data you've been receiving for years. Your board should get relevant information, and should get it on a timely basis. Just as importantly, the information should come with the proper depth, and in a readily digestible format. That means it must include appropriate analysis and insights—from sources both internal and external to the company—so that you are positioned to make informed judgments to provide the best input and direction to management.
- Create The Justification For Reducing The Regulatory Burden.
We all know the tremendous burden that Sarbanes-Oxley and related promulgated rules have placed on corporate America. Coupled with an ever increasingly litigious environment—not to mention concerns over physical security, IT security and fraud—companies are spending extraordinary resources on priorities that have little to do with their core function; namely, designing and delivering better products and services that enhance growth and profitability so that shareowners and the economy truly benefit.
So here is the most challenging of our resolutions for 2005: Help to create a good reason to reduce or eliminate these compliance burdens.
Now, please note that my wish is not necessarily that the rules be reduced or eliminated, but rather that the underlying impetus for the more onerous rules evaporates. In other words, do everything you can to restore trust in your company and your industry. Instill a culture of ethics and integrity in your operation. Ensure your company's people produce transparent and high-quality disclosures, set an appropriate tone at the top, and conduct your business affairs honestly.
No one board or company can make this happen—it will take similar actions across the entire business community. But you can start, and at least your company can benefit on a micro level.
These suggested resolutions might be viewed as a wish list for 2005, and in that context, and perhaps most importantly, I wish you a successful and satisfying year, both personally and professionally.
Of course, that you've already started.
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This semester Center for Social Value Creation program Manager Pammi Bhullar connected the 17th cohort of student to high performing nonprofits for semester-long consulting projects through the ChangeTheWorld.org Nonprofit consulting program at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. This year, fifty UMD students, both graduate and Undergraduate, worked with eleven nonprofits on strategic consulting projects.
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This fall, twenty-one MBA students at the Robert H. Smith School of Business worked on semester-long consulting engagements with Amtrak, The National Aquarium and Remain Home Solutions. All of these organizations aren't social ventures, but each contracted students to explore a social impact component of their organization.
Smith School faculty and staff were clad in chef hats and "I Heart Smith Seniors" aprons for the Second Annual Smith Senior Pancake Night on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014.
Now in its fourth year at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, Social Innovation Fellows (SIF) welcomed a new face of the program this Fall. Professor David Kirsch has taken on the SIF curriculum and breathed a new energy into the program. "So far, I think SIF is more of an experience than a class." said Mandy Yard, current SIF Fellow. "I have been able to learn business concepts and apply them to real life, while focusing on how to change the world."
This Fall, the Social Entrepreneurship Lab (SE Lab) was piloted at the Robert H. Smith School of Business under the leadership of Professor Christine Beckman and Adjunct Professor Sara Herald. The Lab is an active learning environment where students test hypotheses around the creation of social ventures, and thereby develop a first-hand understanding of how the field works.
About the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business
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This is probably one of the best books I've listened to years. I honestly felt like I was right there with the author and the number of times this brought out true emotion in me was more than I can count on both hands. I'm so glad I listened to it rather than read it.
"Loved It!!!! Way to Go Rob Lowe!!!"
I loved Rob's narration. I could not stop listening to this well done biography. 40 somethings will enjoy!
I truly loved this book. Rob Lowe did a fabulous job... with the book AND narration. I always liked Rob Lowe, so bought this on a whim, but it was a wonderful book.
"Spiritual without intending to be"
I came to select this book from what very little I knew about Rob Lowe: the sex scandal in the 90's and his character in a show I watch, Brothers & Sisters; honestly, outside of those, I was unfamiliar with his early work and his abilities. Lowe spends half of the book recounting the experience of filming The Outsiders with Francis Ford Coppola and the group of young actors he worked with on this journey, all of which ended up with successful careers in the aftermath (Swayze, Cruise, Estevez, Dillon). This is a book to listen to, not read. Lowe brings such nuances and rhythm to the narration that you can visualize and place moods, setting, imagery and sound into the text. Every single character he gives voice to is spot-on, the impersonations, especially of President Clinton at the end of the book (when discussing The West Wing section) is as if you're actually listening to Clinton himself. I wished for Lowe that he would have spent more time telling the story of what he endured at the grip of alcoholism and his darker days instead of spending the entire first half on The Outsiders, but he does maintain a consistent optimism throughout the storyline which sometimes gives it the tone of a self-help book (not a bad thing, as a listener, it's refreshing to tune into something uplifting – especially when unexpected). I enjoyed the book more than I thought I would, and came out of it wanting to know Lowe – actually feeling as if I know Rob – personally. A great listen.
"I didn't want this one to end"
I LOVED this book. Of course, the narration by Rob Lowe brings a wonderful immediacy to the text, but the book itself is very enjoyable. Lowe tells one fascinating story after another. I tried this book based on the great reviews, still not expecting much, but there were times I sat in the car after I got home just to hear how one of his stories turned out. Great book!
"Pretty good"
This audiobook was pretty good. I found myself getting distracted easily, but it turns out I didn't miss much. It's a typical celebrity book. I thought it was odd that he discussed politics and JFK jr, so much. But overall, ok. easy listening.
"great book"
This was an interesting, candid, extremely well-written book! Rob Lowe should do some more writing!
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"Engaging while brutally frank"
Rob's writing is intelligent, witty, and strikingly honest. Merely based on his vocabulary, he is a man of above average intelligence. His ability to descriptively paint a picture as he is telling his story is remarkable. He wrote is such positiveness, it was nice to not hear negativism, whining, and bemoaning. He is fortunate and he understands as well as appreciates this. He characteristically brings his story full circle to give these small chapters of his episodic life closure. He has always been an actor I admired. Now it is clear I have yet another reason to admire him. As a novice writer myself, his talent of writing and telling a story engrossed me. His interpretations and insightfulness contribute to his remarkable talent. It isn't every day I read (isten to) a book written by someone who is popular in Holywood. It is clear that I made the right choice in reading this book. My Thanks to Mr. Rob Lowe for giving me the opportunity to hear those stories you only tell your friends. Thank you. I look forward to more writing from you in the future.
"Totally engaging and enjoyable"
I've been in LOVE with Rob Lowe since my adolescence, and this audiobook has only enhanced my crush (and I'm 41). The story is chronological, engaging, rich with detail, humor, and self-deprecation. Lowe is an excellent storyteller and shows himself to be intelligent and funny; I'd heard before reading this book that he is an incredible mimic, and his imitations of assorted celebrities and personalities are incredibly dead-on.
I loved this book and didn't want it to end. I also really, really loved that it wasn't smarmy, negative, or rude towards anyone. I highly recommend this book, especially in audiobook format.
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Very fun to sit back and hear all the interesting stories from Rob Lowe's treasure trove of experiences. Kind of felt like he was sharing over a glass of wine, very entertaining and quite enjoyable.


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Today, I prepared an all-American surf & turf on the CBS Early Show. I made a simple, inexpensive flank steak with some chimichurri sauce and highlighted shrimp from the Gulf. Hope you buy some seafood from the Gulf for your Fourth of July barbecue!


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In spring 2010, Christian Health Care Center's Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital made a dramatic decision.
"We had to improve our satisfaction scores; they needed to reach the 90th percentile ranking," said Marianne Guerriero, RN, nurse executive for the 58-bed psychiatric hospital in Wyckoff, N.J. Despite various efforts, the scores continued to be below the desired target.
With two units, adult and geriatric, there was enough data to prioritize areas that needed to be addressed. Guerriero said it was easy to assemble a team. "We take seriously the feedback that is received from patient-satisfaction surveys and patient interactions," she said. "Representation on this team was robust since members felt that the current scores did not accurately reflect the care that was being delivered in the hospital."
Team representatives included nursing leadership and frontline staff, dietary, pastoral care, social work, unit secretaries, admissions, environmental services and staff from the organizational development and service excellence department.
During initial meetings, the team detailed an action checklist. Score trends were examined, weakest areas were highlighted and an improvement plan was formulated. The lowest scoring areas were prioritized, ranking those that were most easily addressed on top and ending with the most complex issues. This ensured a few quick wins, which reinforced team efforts.
The first priority was addressing early phase of treatment. This category measured patient satisfaction with program orientation delivered by staff. The team decided to develop a multimedia presentation to share with patients twice during initial treatment. The presentation includes information about what to expect during hospitalization, treatment team member profiles, unit activities, meals, scheduling, rules and visiting hours. Keywords that closely matched language in the survey were used in the presentation.
The second area of focus was on amenities of treatment. This category measured patient satisfaction with quality of food, meal choices and noise levels. The team decided to place a significant focus on creating a dining experience.
Patients and staff were surveyed about every aspect of meal service. Menus were changed to what patients frequently ordered. Paper menus were redesigned, beverages from carafes were served by staff, dining rooms were spruced up, place mats and centerpieces were added to tables and soft music played while patients dine.
As in many 24-hour care settings, noise levels at night can be hard to control. Patients reported they were kept awake by the mechanical sounds of doors opening with the use of staff electronic key fobs. Night-shift staff returned to using keys to open doors since it was quieter. Focus groups discussed ways to heighten awareness regarding noise levels. Conversations became quieter and staff was cognizant about not calling down the hallway.
Managers made it part of their routine to ask patients and families about noise levels, then addressing issues as they arose. During the daily community meeting, patients' perceptions of noise levels were discussed.
Patient-satisfaction comments were posted throughout the units as acknowledgement of each individual's contribution. The president and CEO sent thank-you notes to the homes of staff members who were acknowledged by name in patient-satisfaction surveys. The rewards and recognition service-excellence team held celebrations on each unit, posting a banner to display achievements.
These efforts resulted in significant improvements in satisfaction scores. Since the initiation of these processes, the adult unit has had a 32% increase in satisfaction for early phase of treatment, with a second quarter 2011 score in the 95th percentile. Amenities of treatment scores increased 22%, with a most recent score in the 95th percentile. The adult unit's overall patient-satisfaction ranking was in the 95th percentile this past quarter.
The geriatric unit had a 23% increase in satisfaction for the early phase of treatment, with a most recent score in the second quarter of 2011 in the 100th percentile. Amenities of treatment satisfaction increased 14%, with the most recent score in the 100th percentile. The geriatric unit's overall patient-satisfaction ranking was in the 100th percentile.


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WTMJ-TV tops local election night ratings
A total audience of more than 240,000 Milwaukee households watched television coverage of last night's presidential and local election results.
NBC affiliate WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) led all four local stations with a 9.9 average rating, followed by ABC affiliate WISN-TV (Channel 12) with a 7.7, Fox affiliate WITI-TV (Channel 6) with a 6.4 and CBS affiliate WDJT-TV (Channel 58) with a 2.7. »Read Full Blog Post(3)
A weekend in Milwaukee for TV's Adam Richman
Adam Richman, late of the eating-challenge show "Man v. Food," has been filming around Milwaukee this weekend for his new show on the Travel Channel, "Fandemonium."
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Riverwest 24 gets neighborhood rolling
Riverwest is just one exceedingly cool neighborhood, but never as much as during the Riverwest 24, an around-the-clock, full-day bike ride. Born through the movement of community block watches, the event is fun whether you're riding or not. It also brings new faces into the neighborhood, strengthens ties among neighbors and encourages the notion of urban biking.
Described as an "exercise in stamina, teamwork and merriment," the Riverwest 24, or RW24 for short, starts at 7 p.m. Friday and ends at 7 p.m. Saturday. »Read Full Article
Etheridge's voice adds spice to musical comfort food
Melissa Etheridge has definitely had an interesting life: coming out, becoming a mother, recovering from breast cancer. Saturday night at the Riverside Theater, she mentioned being cancer-free for nine years, but her performance was almost entirely informed by being a girl from Kansas who was raised on classic rock, rather than by her later experiences.
Playing for more than two hours, Etheridge clearly wanted her show to be as much about the music as possible. She touched on pretty much every minor and major hit, and the resulting set was like a huge meal of ham and eggs, burgers and fries or any other basic meat-and-potatoes combination. »Read Full Article(5)


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Bring Out the Big Guns
An Industry Bright Spot, Toys Get Kids Off the Couch and Wetter Than Ever
Toy companies are coming out with new extreme toy weapons for summer, outfitting kids for the traditional summertime pastime of playing in the yard . . . and blasting each other to smithereens with foam projectiles and water.
Noting the explosive popularity of outdoor "blasters" from Hasbro's Nerf and Super Soaker lines, more companies are jumping in with rival products, whether weapons that shoot wet paper pellets (a modern take on the old-fashioned spitball) or bows that fling foam arrows.
Amid overall lackluster toy sales in recent years, sales of outdoor playthings have been a bright spot, jumping 8% last year, according to market-research firm NPD Group. Industry experts say much of the growth is due to innovations like shooters that dispense foam darts with machine-gun rapidity and water blasters that let loose a torrential stream at increasingly greater distances. Hasbro's HAS -0.65 % Nerf blasters and Super Soaker water shooters dominate the category. Innovations this summer include a cannon soaker with expanded water capacity and a battery-run soaker that promises a long, steady stream with no pumping required.
The shooters—makers assiduously avoid calling them "guns"—are antidotes to other summertime activities that kids or their parents soon tire of, whether it's the demands of day camps and other structured activities, or videogames and computer screens. According to NPD, the amount of face time kids spend with friends and siblings in leisure activities declines as they grow older, with an average of 10.8 hours a week by the time they are in the 9- to 12-year-old range.
Ben Koplin, an Austin, Texas, father of three boys and owner of an arsenal of blasters and squirt guns, understands the appeal. "They let boys do what they are going to do naturally—pick up anything pointed and make shooting sounds."
Every summer, the latest innovation gives kids a new reason to crave a new blaster, and parents a new reason to buy one.
The Nerf and Super Soaker lines are geared for kids 8 and older, and Hasbro market researchers devote a lot of time talking with them, one-on-one, to figure out what they want in the next weapon, says John Frascotti, Hasbro's chief marketing officer.
In 2005, Nerf's Super Soaker featured an ice core insert for a frigid blast; in 2007, its Hydro blitz expanded its water capacity to 100 ounces. This year's Super Soaker, the Thunderstorm water blaster, features a Rambo-style clip system with 10-ounce prefilled water clips.
"Kids said they didn't want to slow down and reload," Mr. Frascotti says.
Hasbro has branded its customers "Nerf Nation," a fan base that has grown to 260,000 followers on the Nerf Facebook page. Fans have been treated to short video teases of Nerf's next launch, set for September. Called the Vortex, it shoots foam discs with the aerodynamic quality of a Frisbee.
"Kids have become very attuned to the latest product coming out," says Jonathan Berkowitz, Hasbro's vice president of marketing.
Jakks Pacific's Max Force Maximizer and Shadow Hawk 100 are shooters that are essentially spitball blasters, encouraging kids "to graduate from foam."
The Shadow Hawk 100 has "power piston technology" that shoots the paper pellets 100 feet; the Maximizer shoots 120 rounds of paper pellets 60 feet. The tiny pellets are slipped into an ammo clip, which is then dunked in water and loaded onto the shooter.
Zing, a Portland, Ore., maker of a foam boomerang called the "Roomerang," recently entered the toy-weapon category with a twist on bows and arrows and slingshots. The Zing-Shot Launcher fires foam balls; the Z-Curve bow with "E-Z speed loading" shoots rubber-tipped foam arrows over 125 feet.
"Our mission is to get kids to turn off their cellphones and computers and have fun," says Josh Loerzel, Zing's sales manager.
In some communities, toy guns of any kind are frowned upon and remain especially controversial when styled to look like real guns. Earlier this year, the state of Hawaii considered banning toy gun sales to children under age 18, but the bill died in committee.
Yet foam-projectile blasters and water shooters have been accepted by many parents who don't like toy guns.
"They are now like a squirt gun on steroids," says Patricia Hogan, curator for toys and dolls at The Strong's National Museum of Play in Rochester, N.Y. "They've taken over as kind of the weapon of choice. To many parents they seem harmless, though it has some of the same characteristics of gun play."
Toy weaponry has come a long way since those leaky water pistols that shot barely more than a dribble and always seemed to need refilling. In 1989, Lonnie Johnson, an aerospace engineer from Atlanta, Ga., took a model of a heat pump that used water instead of Freon, hooked it up to his bathroom sink and, using air-pressure technology, began shooting water across the bathroom into the bathtub.
The Power Drencher—licensed by Larami and later renamed the Super Soaker—hit the market in 1990. Response was overwhelming. The top-mounted molded water bottle was widely copied.
The Nerf line has transformed itself from a maker of the foam "indoor ball" in 1970. The ball had numerous incarnations over the years including an indoor basketball game and indoor baseball.
A new growth chapter came, toy experts say, about five years ago with the advent of Hasbro's Nerf N-Strike blaster, allowing kids to launch darts out of three blasters at once.
In February, the Toy Industry Association gave its "Boy Toy of the Year" award to the fully-automatic, battery-powered Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS, with three extended clips holding 18 darts.
Hasbro has turned Nerf into a sport, with Dart Tag blasters that shoot velcro-tip darts that stick to jerseys. Since its 2006 introduction, the Dart Tag league has grown to 8,000 players and a number of play variations nationwide.
The championship game, set for mid-August at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla., is played like flag football, where the object is to collect the most opponent's flags by the end of the play period. Teams also get points for tagging players.
This year, for the first time, Hasbro will draft players for 16 regional teams in two age categories—8-to-12 and 13-to-17 years old. Kids apply at the website www.nerf.com, where they describe their athleticism, their favorite Nerf blasters, their strategies and playing style. Hasbro says Nerf and Super Soakers skew toward boys, but the dart tag championship is open to girls and several have participated. The draft picks will be announced Aug. 1.
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Corrections & Amplifications
The Toy Industry Association was incorrectly referred to as the Toy Industry of America in a previous version of this article.