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In a surprise move, the board of Duke Energy Corp. has appointed Chief ExecutiveJim Rogers as CEO following the company's merger with Progress Energy Inc.
The plan had been for Progress CEO Bill Johnson to take over, with Rogers becoming executive chairman. Instead, Johnson has left the company. Charlotte-based Duke (NYSE:DUK) gave no explanation in its announcement Tuesday morning of the sudden change.
Rogers, who also retains his title as chairman of the board, will join lead director Anne Maynard Gray on a conference call at 8:30 a.m. to talk about the merger.
Johnson, reached at his home this morning, declined to comment.
In the prepared release, Gray has little to say about the decision.
"Having served as CEO of Duke and its predecessor companies for more than 23 years, Jim Rogers is well-suited to lead the integration effort and to drive our combined businesses forward," she says. "The board of directors looks forward to working with Jim and the rest of the executive team to enhance our position as a utility with financial strength and a greater ability to meet the needs of our customers."
Regarding Johnson, she says only, "Bill Johnson has been instrumental in helping us close the merger with Progress Energy, and we wish him well in his future endeavors.
Spokesmen for Duke declined to comment on the change. Duke and Progress, which was based in Raleigh, no longer have separate corporate spokesmen.
The merger was completed following South Carolina regulators' approval of part of the deal Monday. When the merger was announced in January 2011, the deal was valued at $26 billion — about $13.6 billion in stock and more than $12 billion in Duke's assumption of Progress' debt. Duke's stock has increased in value since then, and the deal is now valued at $32 billion.
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KNIGHTDALE — Police officers ran a newly implemented obstacle course last week that is meant to keep them in shape while on duty and in their everyday lives.
The course, which tests muscular and cardiovascular endurance, among other skills, is the first physical mandate the department has required officers to complete after their initial law enforcement training.
"Most agencies across the nation don't have a physical mandate beyond basic academy," Knightdale police Chief Jason Godwin said.
"We wanted to make sure all our officers maintained a level of fitness that not only aids them in their day-to-day job but will also help them in the long term life after the job itself," he said.
After an 18-month implementation, last week's course was the first mandated run. Six months ago, employees could run it voluntarily with no consequence. In July, employees who do not reach the minimum standard of finishing the course between 14 minutes and 40 seconds and 21 minutes and 59 seconds will be required to run the course every 45 days until the next mandated test.
Employees who don't make the 14-minute goal will be required to run the course again every 45 days with a 25 percent improvement in time. By the time the next required testing date comes, they should be hitting the 14-minute mark, Godwin said.
The course is meant to mirror some of the physical skills officers may need to use in the field. It requires officers to complete a total of 40 push-ups and sit-ups, an exercise meant to test the muscular endurance in case there was every a physical struggle, Godwin said.
The course stretches about 550 yards – the same length of an average foot chase. The course requires officers to go up and down a flight of stairs three times, to simulate going to the third story of a building. Godwin said that every county in the state has at least one structure that is three stories high.
Most local police forces do not require a test like Knightdale's, but Godwin said he thought it would be in the best interest of the officers and he plans to keep administering the test as long as he is with Knightdale.
He said long shifts and alternating schedules can wear officers down and he wants to make sure they are able to function outside their job as well.
"(We did this) mainly out of an affection for our personnel, making sure they maintain a quality of life now and in the future," he said.
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The New York Mets' Carlos Beltran, who is a free agent after this season and having one of his better years, is perhaps the hottest piece on the trade market as the non-waiver deadline approaches next Sunday.
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strong belief now best beltran offer may come from #rangers. 1 hangup: he prefers nl. atl, sf, milw still in, #tradedeadline
The Rangers hadn't really been considered anywhere near the front-runner in the Beltran Derby before now, although they were one of several teams that had expressed interest. However, as Heyman points out, Beltran has gone on record as saying he doesn't want to leave the National League, as he isn't interested in being a designated hitter.
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Feb. 2 isn't just for groundhogs anymore.
Those with a taste for the outdoors — especially folks with a fondness for fishing — might find an upcoming presentation at the Westport Christian Church much to their liking, regardless of the weather predictions of a certain famous whistle-pig that morning.
Noted angling expert and past Bass Masters Classic participant Terry McWilliams will highlight a day dedicated to outdoor life at "The Port" Feb. 2, one aimed at getting local residents off their couches and back into nature.
According to Westport Christian Church Pastor Mike Bartlett, McWilliams will offer fishing tips for approximately an hour within the church, beginning at 3:15 p.m., as the keynote speaker of the church's inaugural Fishing and Hunting Expo. McWilliams, an accomplished fisherman who has taken part in several major tournaments throughout Indiana and across the nation, will share the tricks of his trade with all those who attend at no charge.
Pastor Bartlett called the event an "outreach" program, one he hopes will encourage healthy activities in young and old alike.
Bartlett's own love of bass fishing played a part in tapping McWilliams for the program as well.
"I am an avid bass fisherman," said the Westport Christian Church pastor. "There is absolutely nothing in our area, in terms of events, dealing with the topic of fishing."
Bartlett went on, "It's always been kind of a desire of mine to have something in our area. Our goal is this event will outgrow the capacity of our church."
Along those lines, Bartlett hopes the day's events will bring more guests to his church, regardless of their faith.
"If someone attends the expo," said Bartlett, "we want people to know that, 'hey, you're welcome here.'"
Welcoming the expected 300 to 600 people Pastor Bartlett anticipates will attend the event will be several vendors offering homemade wares.
Bartlett told the Daily News the vendors will offer handmade lures designed around attracting specific types of fish among many other items.
Those vendors will donate some of their goods as door prizes, which will be given away throughout the event. The Hunting and Fishing expo kicks off at 8 a.m. and is expected to wrap up around 5 p.m.
Representatives of Ducks Unlimited, Muscatatuck chapter, will be there as well, offering education on waterfowl and proper hunting procedures.
Bartlett told the Daily News he hopes the event can dispel the "stuffy" stereotype sometimes associated with those of the Christian faith.
"We're normal people who are just trying to live a life that is pleasing to God," said Bartlett. "We enjoy hunting and fishing, as do many others ... and we want to help people see the church in a different light."
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"There's more to do than sit at home, stare at a TV and play a video game," said Pastor Bartlett. "That's one of the things we want to promote."
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Christine Curti, 50, needed a transplant after she was born with only one kidney. Across the country, in San Diego, CA, Valerie Maupin, 24, wanted to donate a kidney to her friend's mother, but learned that she wasn't a match."I had 6 people either tested or reviewed and they were all turned down for one reason or another," Curti said.
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A long overdue rant
by Ravi Verma, Wed Sep 16, 2009 at 02:28:04 PM EDT
Please do not read this diary if you are looking for a substantial discussion on the health care reform debate... or even if you are looking for another meaningless addition to the cacophony of voices on the topic.
This diary is a rant on that which we consider to be important, and the difference between that, and what should really be important.
Let me start with a personal nugget as a starting point... I am told that all successful politicians who employ good speechwriters use personal nuggets... since I am not a successful politician, and do not have the funds to research other people's personal nuggets, I will just use mine.
My wife and I recently purchased a property at the edge of the Angeles National Forest, in the city of La Canada Flintridge...about 20 miles east of LA. La Canada has good schools public schools, which interested us. Our house happens to be between NASA-JPL and the national forest ~ something that was mildly interesting when we made the offer.
2 days after we closed escrow, the Station Fire broke out. You may have heard of it ~ it has burned through an entire mountain range and has scarred about 300 square miles. We hadn't yet "moved in", but I was waiting for a refrigerator delivery and was watching the fire when it broke through the "fire break" and sped across the Angeles Crest Highway. Very shortly after, our area was under mandatory evacuations.
Anyone who has purchased a house will understand it when I say that when you first buy a house, your ability to withstand a financial shock is somewhat compromised (even if you have lots of insurance). Our situation was no different... and so I turned on my TV (we were still at our old house).
I hadnt turned on my TV in several years.. I had watched the 2004 election results..waited until Bush had won, and turned off my TV. It was interesting to note that the TV was still spewing the same old crap: (a) there are lots of cars for sale, and some of the ads are very clever (b) only good looking people drink beer (c) football players appear to have gotten bigger and faster (d) TV news is still crap being read by very good looking reporters.
There was hardly any news coverage with actual news on the fire. This continued even as the fire raged out of control, and became a problem of immense significance. For instance, that Saturday (the fire had broken out on Wednesday), a friend of mine who works for JPL told me that the JPL boss had sent out an email asking where all the flight equipment was ~ the firefighters would be stationed only outside buildings that housed the sensitive flight equipment and other buildings were going to be allowed to burn.
Can you imagine... letting JPL burn with nary a mention on the TV news. Instead, we were informed of important things...such as the latest update on the latest Dodgers game, and the funeral arrangements being made for Sen. Kennedy.
In any case, the fire raged out of control for several days more until the TV news crew woke up. Shockingly...shockingly...the news coverage improved substantially once Mt Wilson was threatened.
Those that do not live in LA will probably not know that Mt Wilson, at a height of 5000 ft above sea level, houses most of the TV transmitters for the LA market. As such, the destruction of Mt Wilson would have resulted in significant loss of revenue associated with broadcast TV.
Those that do live in LA (and quite a few other as well) will probably know that Mt Wilson is home to quite a bit more than the TV towers... Mt Wilson is home to a fair amount of astronomical history (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Wilso n_(California) ...sorry, having trouble with this link) . Course, the TV news does not care for astronomical history...so it was nice (for Mt Wilson) that it also has those TV towers.
With such pathetic news coverage, it is no wonder that the republic is underinformed. It turns out that I am not the only one to have noticed this... other people have noticed it too
In any case, I have turned off my TV again. I doubt I will turn it on again anytime soon.
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The Bluetooth Special Interest Group and the A4WP announced a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to make the Bluetooth Smart radio standard available for A4WP charging systems. Bluetooth Smart could power applications that prioritize one device over another or let phones tell chargers when their batteries are full.
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A4WP is one of a handful of emerging standards for powering up devices without having to plug them in. It's expected to ship next year in charging pads for homes and public venues such as coffee shops. The Bluetooth SIG has issued a UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) to the A4WP for use in its BSS (baseline system specification). With the BSS, A4WP chargers will be able to communicate with smartphones and other devices via Bluetooth Smart, a low-power version of Bluetooth for so-called Internet of Things applications. Bluetooth Smart will be able to carry session management and power control data, the groups said.
Wireless charging platforms by themselves just transmit electricity into devices through space or other objects. A4WP charging pads can stand by themselves or be installed in countertops and other furniture. Users with handsets, tablets and other products equipped for A4WP can charge them just by placing them on top of the pad or somewhere else in the immediate area.
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"Apple is all in, Microsoft is all in, and now Android is all in," Jawanda said.
Once a device can identify itself to a charging pad, there are many ways that information can be used, Jawanda said. The Bluetooth SIG envisions applications such as a way for consumers to put their phones down on a charger in a coffee shop and automatically have their regular order sent to the staff. There are also possibilities for mobile payments, including automatic payments for using the charger, and location-based services, Jawanda said.
The new communication link might make device charging more green, according to analyst Jack Gold of J. Gold Associates. Today, even wired chargers can't talk to the devices they're charging, so consumers are missing out on potentially useful features such as stopping the power draw from the wall after the device is ready, Gold said. The move to wireless should make this easier to implement because there are widely used networking protocols in that area, such as Bluetooth, he said.
Theoretically, Bluetooth could even transmit information about how much power a device has drawn from the charging pad, Gold said. That would allow users in public venues such as airports to charge a device with one of the pads and pay just for the amount of energy they consumed, he said.


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I understand that this is a good way of raising funds for the schools in general, I understand that parents forget to do a simple thing such as enrolling while facing the challenge of 'life', I understand that one call on the schools part can get more parents enrolled - hence getting them the much needed funds ... but I value my privacy, I do not want my enrollment information to be made public !
on Aug 22, 2006 at 5:20 am
I wondered the same thing. Here's the relevant section of the escrip privacy policy:
"ESI shall provide the following information to the designated school or organization of your choice: your name, address, telephone number, email address, whether or not you have debit/credit or grocery loyalty cards signed up on the program, total purchase amount made with your registered cards, total contribution paid in your name, and your enrollment date. Your organization will not receive any complete card numbers or specific purchase details. Purchase information shared with Program merchants is for the purpose of administering and auditing the Program."
Here's the link to the complete privacy policy: Web Link
Personally, I think escrip is making a real mistake. They should easily give you the ability to have only your name/selectable contact info provided to the school coordinator. I like the idea of signing up, but I don't really care to have my aggregate spending info provided outside of escrip (as boring as it is). I would be much more willing to sign up if they did this. I would imagine that some individuals may even wish to go so far as to remain anonymous from the school perspective.
The should also give a straightforward mechanism to "opt out" of any 3rd party marketing. In fact, I thought that Federal privacy laws more of less required this, so escrip may willingly comply with this.
on Aug 23, 2006 at 10:20 am
I signed up with eScrip when my son started preschool a year ago.
Much of the information being released to the school (name, address, phone, email) is information my son's school already has.
Does it matter that my son's preschool director now also knows my enrollment date with eScrip? Darn, I wanted to keep that a secret!
Do I care that she knows whether or not I have registered a debit card or credit card or grocery loyalty card with eScrip? Alert the media, I have a credit card!
Do I care whether the director can see that I contributed $5.83 through eScrip in a given month? No. Is this earth shattering information? No.
Do I like getting emails from Macy's and Club Cruise and other "3rd party marketing" companies twice a month? No. That's why I clicked a little sentence at the bottom of the last email labeled "To unsubscribe, click here."
Schools are scrambling to get any funds they can just to stay in operation. Don't try to scare people away from one of the best funding sources available.
If you don't like the concept of eScrip, just don't sign up.
If you think that they should change their privacy policy send them an email. Don't moan about it on Palo Alto online. DO SOMETHING.
on Aug 23, 2006 at 11:14 am
I don't care about most all of the stuff that Parent listed, but there's one that was skipped:
Do I care that my total purchase amount is disclosed?
Yep, you bet.
And yes, I've sent email to escrip saying so. I don't think the original poster nor myself are scaring anybody from signing up. If their privacy policy doesn't bother you by all means you should sign up.
I believe talking about it IS the most effective way to get them to change their policy to accomodate those of us who do happen to care.


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I have an allergy to mushrooms – can I take this product?
Yes, the mushrooms contained in Organic Ten Mushroom Formula are non-allergenic, medicinal mushroom mycelium. For individuals concerned about Candida (yeast condition), the medicinal mushrooms contained in Organic Ten Mushroom Formula™ are actually designed to support and balance this condition, and will not aggravate yeast related conditions.
Where are the mushrooms grown?
All medicinal mushrooms contained in EcoNugenics' products are cultivated in a strictly controlled, certified organic environment in Northern California.
Does Organic Ten Mushroom Formula contain gluten?
No, Organic Ten Mushroom Formula, as well as all EcoNugenics products are gluten-free.
Where does Beta-glucan come from?
The Beta-glucan contained in Organic Ten Mushroom Formula is derived from yeast - but the mushrooms also contribute a substantial amount of B-glucan, which is naturally occuring in the mushrooms.
Is Organic Ten Mushroom Formula free from toxic heavy metals and contaminants?
Yes, Organic Ten Mushroom Formula is cultivated in a strictly controlled environment, and each batch is tested for purity.
What is the difference between Organic Ten Mushroom Formula and MycoPhyto Complex?
Both Organic Ten Mushroom Formula and MycoPhyto Complex medicinal mushroom products are designed to promote healthy immune function. MycoPhyto Complex is a blend of 6 medicinal mushrooms, cultivated on a blend of immune enhancing herbs and botanicals. The herbal enhancement of the medicinal mushrooms contained in MycoPhyto Complex results in a highly potent formula for immune support. The Organic Ten Mushroom Formula is a blend of 10 medicinal mushrooms cultivated on organic brown rice, and is designed for long term, daily immune support.
Is Organic Ten Mushroom Formula suitable for children?
Yes, Organic Ten Mushroom Formula is acceptable for consumption by children. It is advisable however, to open the capsules and mix the formula into juice, yogurt or another soft food for easier consumption by children.
EcoNugenics...Modern Science + Ancient Wisdom
The mission of EcoNugenics is to improve lives with high quality, research supported nutraceuticals. EcoNugenics unique approach is based on the thoughtful blending of modern science with the ancient wisdom of traditional and complimentary therapies. It is EcoNugenics' goal to optimize your health.
Based in Santa Rosa, California, EcoNugenics was founded in 1995 by Dr. Isaac Eliaz, M.D., M.S., L.Ac. - a pioneer and expert in the field of integrative medicine, and a highly regarded clinical practitioner, formulator, researcher and author. He leads EcoNugenics' research activities in natural, integrative approaches to cellular, immune, metabolic, digestive, and cardiovascular health, as well as detoxification.
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Research is the very foundation of EcoNugenics' business, and they are committed to being a recognized leader in providing unique, natural, and highly effective formulations. EcoNugenics' explorations take them on a journey back centuries into the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese, Ayurvedic and Tibetan Medicine, and their focus on innovation takes them on a journey to the cutting-edge of modern science. The result is a unique, integrative formulation process of the most effective and complete nutraceutical supplements.
Throughout the years, EcoNugenics has joined forces with leading universities, research institutions, and government agencies to collaborate on both laboratory and clinical research projects that have been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. EcoNugenics' dedication to bring superior natural supplements to the market is reflected in their ongoing commitment to research and development of the highest standard.
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High quality supplements start with high quality ingredients, which is why you'll find the most absorbable and bioactive forms of each and every nutrient in EcoNugenics' products. When selecting botanicals, organic growing practices and sustainable harvesting are among EcoNugenics' primary considerations, and all of their mushrooms are grown specifically for them by USDA-certified organic growers. The only way to ensure quality is through constant monitoring - and at EcoNugenics, they have a rigorous quality assurance program that includes testing all raw materials, as well as finished products for activity and contaminants, including pesticides and heavy metals.
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News: Jay-Z Decodes His Music Stash One Last Time
Monday, Oct 3, 2011 11:55AM
Music mogul Jay-Z is sending his New York Times bestseller Decoded back to bookshelves with a re-release that will feature additional explanations behind more of his enigmatic lyrics.
According to reports, the new edition will hit bookshelves early next month.
Just one year after Jay-Z's Decoded hit bookshelves, the New York Times bestselling book will be re-released on November 1. Featured in a new expanded paper back, the re-release will contain a new chapter, seven additional illustrations, three decoded songs: "I Know", "Young Gz", "Lost One" and a new afterword. (Rap Radar)
The new afterword from Jay's upcoming revitalized Decoded has also been unveiled.
"What still excites me about rap is that it's an open thread, a cipher that listeners find their own meanings in. The point of this book is not to settle arguments or transform rap songs into neat stories with a beginning, middle, and end. Rather, I'm trying to point readers to some ideas and information, get them to see deeper into the music than they saw before and learn more about worlds different from their own (or find new ways of looking at the worlds they already know)--to find their own meanings and connect them back to their own lives. I want readers to see the craft and learn the context--and I want them to still be able to feel the magic, and enjoy the show. --JAY-Z, from the new Afterword" (Decoded)
Jay's book broke into the New York Times Best Sellers list last November.
Jay-Z is no stranger to sitting high on the charts when it comes to his music career, which makes the Brooklyn rapper's No. 3 debut on 'The New York Times' Best Sellers list an expected achievement. The Roc Nation head honcho's memoir 'Decoded' landed on the Hardcover Nonfiction edition of the newspaper's Best Sellers list for the week of December 5. Coming in at the top of the list are George W. Bush's 'Decision Points' and Lauren Hillenbrand's 'Unbroken.' (The Boom Box)
Prior to its release, Decoded contributor dream hampton hit up SOHH to speak on the book's overall vibe.
"I think people are going to be surprised at how careful Jay-Z is when they read the book and how much of a thinker he is and how much he thinks about what he does. Obviously in hip-hop we his fans know he doesn't write anything down, but we shouldn't mistake that for thinking he's not a careful emcee [or] that his music isn't layered. [His songs] often have four or five different meanings. This book we started last year, summer of 2009, so it took a year [to finish]. When Jay told me in 2005 that the Black Book wouldn't come out and that he wanted to do a book about lyrics, even back in 2005, he was thinking about what this book was going to be. Even when you're in the studio with him looking like he's talking to himself, I'll try to talk to him and he'll be like, 'Yo, you're f*cking up my lyrics,' I didn't know he was sitting over there writing a song in his head. And so I guess that's what he's been doing with this book." (SOHH's Buy My Book)
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A witness helped police catch a bank robbery suspect on Tuesday.
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I once heard someone say, The smaller the niche, the more you get rich". Sounds weird, doesn't it, but it proves to be true. The first thing I ask my SCORE marketing clients is, "who is your customer?" You'd be surprised by 80% of the clients who answer, 'everyone'.
Everyone is not an ideal client. Everyone is not someone to which you can direct your marketing. Everyone doesn't exist. When you take time to define who is your ideal client – age, lifestyle, buying habits, economic level, etc. – you can narrow down your marketing to where they live and work directing your time, talents and money only toward qualified prospects. This is especially true now when the the majority of successful marketing is done either online or in physical networking.
What blogs are your clients reading and are you considered an expert on those blogs? Knowing what web sites they use for reference tells you what sites are good links for you. If you know what networking groups they belong to, you can join those groups, also. By identifying your strategic partners you help your partners, yourself and your client.
Start with the biggest problem you can solve and then determine in great detail who has that problem. Of course, the chain doesn't stop there as now that you know who they are you have make yourself known, build their trust and develop a strong relationship. Sounds like a lot of work, well, it is, but well worth it. If you are reading this you are probably already on your way to successfully knowing your client. Congratulations.
Tell me more – how did you figure out your client niche? Does this rule work for you? Did for me. Wish I had known it sooner.
Hi, love it — didn't know there was a So. CA Shooting Range.
Betty, I thought you were taking my rifle/shotgun metaphor a bit far when you sent me to score.com – Southern California Shooting Range, then I noticed you said .org, not .com!
I think stating what you can't do for your clients does 2 things: 1) gets noticed, 2) creates scarcity which make those prospective clients want you more!
Hi, don't know if you are serious or not, but would be an interesting point to do negative advertising. Not sure you ever want to tell people you can't help them, tho. But it is important to put those precious marketing dollars where they will touch the most likely prospects. I like your comment about using the rifle approach rather than the shotgun approach. Totally agree — especially if you are looking for direct response. Image advertising is good if you are Coke or McDonalds, but even then they pretty much aim at direct response. Check out the http://www.score.org web site for cyber counseling if you have marketing questions – lots of counselors in that area.
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Hi, Paula: thank you for your comment. Sounds like you have a good handle on your niche. When I was in business, I used a map with a pin in the location and a circle with a 5 mile radius figuring that is the client base. Sounds like you have approximately the same situation. Don't give up with your belief, as you say, the important ones are coming around — albeit it when you need more space. Hopefully with their new mindset, the new location will be easier to obtain.
Funnily enough, I'm very sure of my niche and my ideal client. However, as I'm trying to expand my fitness business, it's very difficult to convince others of my needs, and my client's demands. They won't drive more than 5 minutes farther to get to me. We need a certain amount of space, including ceiling height, per person. And so on. Realtors, bankers etc., think they have a 'good enough' idea of what I need and often try to push it, regardless of what I tell them! It's taken a year, but the important ones are starting to come around… just as I really start to outgrow my space.
Hmmm you've inspired me. I think I'm going to change my home page to say "If you are x or y or z, then go elsewhere, I can't help you".
It's so tempting to "target" the masses isn't it?
I'm a big fan of the "rifle" approach rather than the "shotgun" approach.


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Quick Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Recipe
"I started fixing Fluffy Scrambled Eggs years ago when we raised chickens and had fresh ingredients every morning," she recalls. "They're hard to beat when it comes to taste and texture."
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- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. In a large skillet, heat butter until hot. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are completely set. Season with salt and pepper. Yield: 4 servings.
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Simply step outside to unwind on the hotel's beach. Have fun in the sun at Sea Club Conca Azzurra with summer activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
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Seevic principal Nick Spenceley said the college in Kiln Road would be open as usual
Updated 9:48am Friday 7th February 2014 in News
Seevic college's principal has released a statement after a body was found in a car fire at the campus last night.
Police have confirmed this morning that the body is that of a man in his 40s who is believed to live locally.
No formal identification has yet taken place and the coroner will be informed.
The college, in Kiln Road, Thundersley, was on lockdown after firefighters discovered the body inside the car which was ablaze on the campus forecourt.
This morning, Principal Nick Spenceley said: "I would like to express my deep sympathy for the family and friends affected by this tragic incident. At around 5pm yesterday evening a car drove in to the College car park, after lessons had ended, and shortly afterwards caught fire.
"Myself and several staff members were on the scene within 30 seconds, and the fire and ambulance services arrived within minutes. Sadly an individual, who has yet to be named by the police, lost their life. No college students or staff are believed to have been involved and, as far as I am aware, the individual had no connection with Seevic College."
Mr Spenceley said the college would be open as usual.
He said: "The car park has now been cleared, and last night I took the decision that the college would be open as normal today. I encourage students to attend if they can, and the college will be holding a minute's silence at 10am this morning as a mark of respect.
"The college is a close community and I feel it is best for students to be together and to continue with their learning. College staff will be available throughout the day and in the weeks ahead to support students with any concerns they may have following the incident."
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A RECORD breaking number of ladies queued outside a pub to get involved with a newly formed Womens Institute group.
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Il Pero - Santa Caterina in Montepulciano
- bedrooms 5
- baths 4
- sleeps 9
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type Villa
- community
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/ week
vacation rental description
Bedrooms: Guest room 1 with old Venetian double bed.
Large utility room with single bed.
Guest room 2 with king size bed.
Guest room 3 with twin beds.
Master bedroom with canopy double bed.
Cot bed available with pillow and sheets.
Bathrooms: All 4 bathrooms have real marble floors and paneling till 1.70mt on the walls. They all
have bidet and wc.
Bathroom 1 with shower (connected to room 1 and utility room).
Bathroom 2, 3 and 4 with bath and shower.
Utility room has extra sink and washing machine, iron and ironing board.
Kitchen has cooker and gas oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, American coffee
maker. Dining area with long old wooden table near fireplace. Highchair available. Large, comfortable
living room with 2 large sofas, armchairs, table, TV, satellite, DVD player, CD player. From the
room -view of the surrounding hillside. Towels, bedlinen and pool towels provided with weekly change.
vacation rental location
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During winter months and mid-season months guests will be asked to pay heating extra. There is a gas
meter reader, based on reading consume per m3, which is 4 Euro. It should last a certain amount of
time, according to guest's use and temperature.
Logs are supplied at 50 euro per half m3.
Bed linens and towels are supplied free of charge on the saturday when guests stay for 2 o more
weeks. Otherwise, whenever wished, guests can ask for extra change of towels and linens at the price of 20 euro per person.
For guests staying two or more weeks, linen change is free and usually happens on saturdays, after the first week. Extra maid service is
available at 10 euro per hour. On last day of departure ( usually on saturdays), guests are expected to pay the final cleaning, which is 90 euro for Santa Caterina, 70 euro for Le Torri, and 70 euro on top of it, in case a pet ( only dogs allowed sorry) has been there too.
Cot bed, matress, baby pillow, and linens are offered free of charge. Only 20 euro fee will be asked at the end of the stay for cleaning all the above baby utilities.
Cook is available to prepare meals. Also possibility of shopping every day. Price for this service per hour is 10 euro plus the food bill.
Special interest holidays
Birdwatching and fishing at guest's pleasure. No specific tools offered, to be brought by guests or
bought locally. Three natural lakes are present on the property, with hills, valleys, and 'calanchi senesi' (natural typical clay formations of the landscape).
Notes on accommodation
Children's toys and games provided and to be used on location. Magazines and picture books provided.
Heating is available but at extra cost. Logs for fire also provided on arrival but later at added cost. Extra maid service available on request, as
well as food shopping, and cooking.
Baby sitting available on request at 12 euro per hour. Dogs are welcome at owner's risk because no fence is present and at additional cleaning fee weekly.
activities and attractions in Montepulciano Tuscany
Country House
The recently restored stone house is part of Il Pero, a historic estate dating back to the middle
ages, being a religious hospice for pilgrims on the route to Santa Caterina of Siena. Now a private
estate producing oil, wine and fresh seasonable organically grown vegetables, it still keeps an aura
of total peace and rest. Totally isolated, off the main routes, yet near the main places of cultural interest, not mentioning near the wine routes and the thermal resorts of the area. The house share a private pool and has a covered pergola to enjoy alfresco evenings. Walking routes within the estate offer amazing resting views of the nature around. Birdwatching and fishing available. The interior of the house has been tastefully decorated with restored old furniture, keeping the old doors, tiles and stones where possible. The house provides modern facilities keeping a rustic feeling. The near villages of Radicofani and Contignano offer daily grocery shopping.
Guest comments
The most common comment has been: 'how quiet and peaceful it is here!'. 'You can almost hear silence' one guest commented. Guests have generally been happy to stay, but mostly have been so busy visiting the nearby places of interest. They loved our wine and oil production.
Contignano and Radicofani are 8km and 10km away, driving there is 10/13 mins and provides daily grocery, a newsagent, cashpoint and bank, petrol station (Contignano only), utility shop, excellent butchery and cheese shop, local pub and restaurants.
Montepulciano is 20 mins; Pienza 20 mins; San Casciano dei Bagni and Cetona both 25/30 mins; Bagno
Vignoni 20 mins; Montalcino 35 mins; Chiusi 35 mins (train station and large supermarket); Chianciano 25 mins; Siena is 1.15 mins. All destinations require driving.
The Tuscan coast is reachable in 1.30 mins driving. Either Grosseto or the Argentario are reachable
at the same time.
45 mins away driving (50 km) from us is Golf Club Lamborghini Panicale. Always open.
Local fairs are present all year long, especially during the summer.
vacation rental rates
Rental periods Prices
April/May euro 1750
June euro 1900
July/August euro 2650
September euro 1900
October/November euro 1750
Christmas/New Year/Epiphany/Easter euro 1950
Paola Sada
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Top things to do in Montepulciano
- Wine and olive oil tasting
- Thermal Spa treatments
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- thermal baths
- Wine tasting
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