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Is it an online gambling operation or a cyber-café?
That's the question surrounding the Internet Shoppees in Amelia Bottom and the Village Square Shopping Center. Law enforcement officials have raided similar businesses in Roanoke, Virginia Beach, Pittsylvania County and Farmville, and state legislators are considering whether to explicitly outlaw such operations.
In October, Amelia's first Internet Shoppee opened in Amelia Bottom. The proprietor, Raj Patel, took out an ad in The Amelia Monitor (Oct. 21) that said, "$1000 Cash Give Away – Sweepstakes – Play 'Pot O Gold'!" Under the word "sweepstakes" was a graphic reminiscent of a triple-seven winning slot machine display.
However, the Internet Shoppee room itself contains no scantily-clad cocktail waitresses, no liquor of any kind, and no one-armed bandits – just a lot of computers. The ad said customers could "Mingle, Relax, Copy, Print, Fax"; a box contained a "coupon" for "$10 Internet Time 1000 points on us!!" The establishment was described in the ad and on its sign as "a Business Center."
This month, another outlet, also called the Internet Shoppee (Patel's spelling), opened in the Village Square Shopping Center. At the invitation of a store employee who requested anonymity, a Monitor reporter visited the business to see what it was all about.
So which is it? Gambling? Or an Internet café?
It's still not clear, and the business' mode of operation seems deliberately designed to encourage ambiguity.
This reporter paid $5; presented her driver's license (no one under 21 is permitted on the premises); then logged in as instructed by the store employee. The $5 seems to have bought 600 points and 25 minutes of Internet time.
It took perhaps seven minutes to play a slot-machine-like "game" that used up all the points, during which time the amount of Internet time on the account did not seem to decrease. The "game" used up all the points but "paid" $9, which could either be used to buy more points or be redeemed for cash.
However, before a customer can play any game or access the Internet, the computer shows three screens of disclaimers and rules. The gist seems to be:
By buying "points," the customer is actually entering a sweepstakes unconnected to the "games" onscreen.
No purchase is required to play the sweepstakes; anyone wanting to enter can write to a North Carolina address for a free entry.
Anyone can receive one free entry every 24 hours simply by requesting one at the shop.
The number of "games" you play does not affect your chances of winning the sweepstakes.
Customers do not have to play games; indeed, for as little as $1, they can access the Internet. This reporter clicked on the appropriate icon and got a Google screen. One customer in the shop was doing schoolwork on the Internet when this reporter visited, and the employee said other customers also came in to get high-speed Internet service.
Internet service "is one of the things you drop when you're trying to save money, like cable," the employee said. "This way, a person can come here and not have to spend a lot of money to get on the Internet."
But is it legal?
Patel furnished The Monitor with copies of a July 30 letter from Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to Del. Bill Janis (R-Glen Allen). Attorney General Cuccinelli found that no gambling was taking place at a similar business in July.
"It is my opinion that the element of consideration is missing, and therefore no illegal gambling occurs, when the opportunity to win a prize is offered both with a purchase and without the requirement of a purchase," the attorney general's letter stated.
Patel also gave The Monitor a copy of an Aug. 16 letter from C. Phillips Ferguson, the commonwealth's attorney in Suffolk, to "Dear Sir or Madam." Ferguson stated that he would "concur that Internet Café Sweepstakes Systems do not constitute illegal gambling under current state law."
While such operations may be legal now, they might not be for long.
Seven bills before the General Assembly seem expressly aimed at the Internet café sweepstakes phenomenon. One of them – House Bill 2224 – is being sponsored by Del. Tommy Wright, who represents the 61st House District, which includes Amelia County. Attorney General Cuccinelli has announced his support for two pieces of legislation identical to Del. Wright's bill.
"I was asked by some people in my district to introduce this legislation," Del. Wright said. "Last year in the Shenandoah Valley, there was a problem, and we passed legislation with unintended consequences. This year we're trying to amend the definitions to close the loophole."
The Monitor contacted Patel earlier this month to arrange for the sort of "new business" story often seen on page 11 of the paper under the heading, "Our Neighbors."
Patel responded that he and "the company" had done all of the marketing they intended to do. He asserted that the Internet Shoppee is a legal business and pointed to similar businesses in Blackstone, Farmville and Richmond.
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Seven bills filed this session seemed aimed at Internet gambling operations. They are:
House Bill 1584, by Del. Glenn Oder (R-Newport News)
HB 1700, by Del. Clifford Athey (R-Front Royal)
HB 1863, by Del. John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake)
HB 2119, by Del. Ronald Villanueva (R-Virginia Beach)
HB 2224, by Del. Tommy Wright (R-Victoria)
Senate Bill 1164, by Sen. W. Roscoe Reynolds (D-Martinsville)
SB 1195, by Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has announced his support for HB 1700 and SB 1195. All of the bills currently are in committee.
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Among participants at the Seventh Annual Coordinators2Inc Golf Tournament and awards luncheon Oct. 3 were (from left) Rebecca Ricardo, C2 Inc executive director; Kevin Derr, member of the winning foursome; Sharon Richardson, C2 Inc founder; and Frank Ridgway and Jon King, members of the winning foursome.
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On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Willow Lawn location will kick off the month-long program by hosting a "Make & Take" craft event for kids. Children ages six and older will be able to make a craft and take it home with them. Representatives from the Marines will be in-store to teach customers about the Toys for Tots program. A.C. Moore team members will be on site to help with the crafts. > Read more.
CCC seeks donations for food pantry
Citizen Staff Reports 11/12/2014
Commonwealth Catholic Charities is in desperate need of food donations for its community food pantry that serves the region's low-income families, according to officials with the Henrico-based nonprofit.
After moving into its new location this past summer, the agency has dedicated a larger space for the pantry but the shelves are practically empty.
"As we head into the holidays and the weather turns colder, the need for food becomes even more critical, but unfortunately our cupboards are nearly bare," said Jay Brown, the agency's director for the division of housing services. "Donations of food will allow us help provide." > Read more.
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The Cultural Arts Center unveils a new exhibit – "Sizing Up!" – Nov. 20-Jan. 18 in the Gumenick Family Gallery.
Artist Chuck Larivey has spent the past three years "sizing up" – creating large-scale oil paintings that are designed to engage their viewers in a monumental way by using size to captivate them and make them a part of the artistic experience.
The exhibit is appropriate for all ages and is free and open to the public at the center, located at 2880 Mountain Road in Glen Allen. > Read more.
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Very large, very clean and ultra comfortable, fully self contained apartment!
Grosvenor in Cairns has a range of accommodation options available for holidaymakers wishing to discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and ancient rainforests and one of our rentals is a fully self-contained 1 bedroom apartment.
Note - we have more than one 1 bedroom apartment available. If the calender shows this apartment as 'not available' for your dates of travel, just send us an email and we'll let you know if we have an apartment available (they are all exactly the same).
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These 4-star standard, fully equipped 1-bedroom holiday rentals are large, very clean and ultra comfortable. The apartments have a fully tiled, expansive living room (perfect relaxing on a balmy afternoon in the tropics) which contains a 5-seat lounge + chase, plus a dining table for up to 4 guests. You'll also benefit from a lovely, roomy kitchen with hot plates, microwave, dishwasher and all crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils, plus a clothes washer/dryer.
The rental boasts a separate bedroom with either a queen sized bed or two single beds, depending on your needs. FREE Foxtel (Cable) TV with 10 channels (including 3 x Movie Channels and 3 x Foxsports Channels with Cricket and other sports) is on offer, along with all the free-to-air digital channels, a CD/ DVD player with a Micro Sound system and temperature controlled air-conditioning for your ultimate holiday comfort.
Wireless Internet access is available in all apartments FREE of charge. We provide fresh towels and rubbish removal daily (unlike most other self-contained apartment complexes who either don't provide this service or charge extra for it) and a mid week service (full linen change and make beds, vacuum and mop) for guests staying longer than 7 nights. The apartments are fitted with a clothes washer and there is also a guest laundry on site for guest use (free tumble dryer).
Unlike some hotel/motel complexes, we are not pretentious enough to think that you are coming to Cairns just to stay at your rental. We are very mindful that you are coming to Cairns to have a holiday and experience all that the Cairns region has to offer. At Grosvenor in Cairns we believe that it is our primary role to provide you with spacious, comfortable, well appointed and above all clean accommodation that you can use as a base for your holiday adventure, all at a reasonable price. In addition, our role is to be as flexible with things like check in / check out times as is possible and to do everything we can to provide you with the facilities and information to make the most of your experience whilst travelling to Cairns.
One of the facilities of our complex which you will love is the Solar Heated Pool with its own water feature and spa. The pool area also boasts a free BBQ and plenty of outdoor furniture for fun family get-togethers, as well as shower and toilet facilities.
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We have a full tour desk with information on all day tours available in Cairns and our experienced local staff can give you free advice on what the various tours offer and can also make any bookings you require at 'no cost to you'. We have put together a number of tours packages comprising the tours which, from experience, are the types of tours most guests wish to undertake, however the needs of every guest differs and if you provide us with more detail regarding the types of tours you would like to do we will put together an individual tour package that meets just your needs.
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Should you wish any further information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can access our website at www.grosvenorcairns.com.au for further information or ring on our toll free number of 1800 629 179 (within Australia only).
Credit Cards - We are happy to accept Visa or Mastercard (no surcharge) and can also accept American Express - subject to a surcharge of 3.5% All bookings are subject to availability at the time of booking and the booking being made direct with us.
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The Grosvenor is managed by Brian and Anne Sweetman; husband and wife on-site managers. Brian and Anne moved to Cairns in 2008 to try something 'different' somewhere where it was a bit warmer than Melbourne.
Brian Sweetman purchased this apartment in 2008
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After looking at many apartment complexes in and around the Cairns area we decided on the Grosvenor due to it's good location (not in the middle of the CBD but not too far out either) and the size and quality of the self contained apartment accommodation available to guests.
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The customer service was excellent you made us feel like we were right at home and was always asking if we had any problems! Your rooms were spotless when we got there and even after cleaning was perfect!! The friendliness you guys give is just perfect you should go a long way in your business!!
Thank you so much Anne and Brian for the most perfect holiday!!


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Chryssa Jones (center), the veteran services coordinator at UC Riverside, has accepted the invitation to participate on UC President Janet Napolitano's Advisory Council on Student Veterans. Jones is pictured with members of UC Riverside's student veterans community.
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Chryssa Jones, the veterans services coordinator in the Office of Student Special Services at the University of California, Riverside, has accepted the invitation to participate on UC President Janet Napolitano's Advisory Council on Student Veterans.
"I'm thrilled and honored to be selected to serve on the president's advisory council, and to be part of a statewide conversation about the strengths and challenges that are unique to student veterans," said Jones, who has worked with UCOP in the past on potential and existing federal regulations and their potential impact upon veteran students. "The collaborative opportunity that this council represents is unprecedented."
The council's charge is to bring together student veterans, UC faculty and staff and other experts to help identify emerging issues and challenges facing student veterans enrolled at the University of California. Her appointment is for the 2014-15 academic year. The first meeting of the committee is scheduled for Friday, August 15, 2014 at the Office of the President in Oakland.
"Your perspective will help raise questions, frame issues and guide analyses concerning the university's long-term direction on improving access and success for student veterans," Napolitano said in a letter to Jones.
Jones said that she thinks the committee has an outstanding opportunity to help overcome challenges that student veterans face.
"As the largest educational system in the country, we have an obligation to our veterans to collaborate with our educational partners on programs that will help veterans and their families navigate the maze of higher education and prepare them for successful careers after graduation," she said. "In my opinion, the greatest hurdle facing student veterans is the challenge of where and how to begin."
Jones said that there are a number of outstanding programs and services available to student veterans at UC, California State University and California Community College campuses across the state, and that the committee will have the opportunity to streamline existing programs, create new partnerships, and bring best practices forward.
Jones has been the veterans' services coordinator at UCR since April 2011, when she came to UCR from Hawaii Pacific University. Since 2010 she has served as a board member of the National Association of Veteran Program Administrators and has participated in the national dialogue about the Post-9/11 GI Bill and other legislation affecting federal education benefits for student veterans, as well as the school-based programs and services that help meet student veteran needs.News Source : UCR's Chryssa Jones Named to UC President's Advisory Council on Student Veterans
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Michael Douglas: Smoking After Beating Throat Cancer?by Free Britney at . Comments
Is throat-cancer survivor Michael Douglas smoking again, just months after enduring grueling treatment for the disease? Star and Radar say he is.
The photos appear in the new issue of the celebrity gossip tabloid and were allegedly taken July 21. He is shown on a yacht in Porto Venere, Italy.
The legendary actor is clearly smoking in the cover photo, and in more images inside the magazine. The question is when they were really taken.
Michael Douglas went through chemotherapy and radiation last year, bravely beating cancer, making these new photos - if legit - even more stunning.
The oldest, easiest trick in the tabloid book is the file photo, though. Using an old or misleading image to make a cover stand out is par for the course.
We can't guarantee that's what's going on here, but we also wouldn't bet against that. It's worth noting that he was a heavy smoker prior to 2010.
There's also the possibility that he was smoking medicinal marijuana, but even that would still expose Douglas to potentially damaging side effects.
Douglas has yet to comment about the photos.
how stupid can you be you may not be able to beat cancer again
Cigarettes did NOT cause Mr. Douglas' throat cancer, so let the poor guy have a Cigarette if he wants to!
Michael's cancer was established to possiblly be caused by the HPV virus. This is not caused by smoking. Read up on the HPV virus and you may get alittle more educated before judging him. He and I have have had similair cancers, I smoke because I want to. It's my life and I am sure everyone who has responded to this has a vice. So Just leave him be. He never asked forany help going into all his treatments so he doesn't owe anyone anything or any explainations.
It has already been medically established that SMOKING is the leading cause of cancer causing death plus death related illneses such as COPD, Emphysema, lip, throat, larynx, tongue, and esophogeal
cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer. If an individual could see the long list of poisons from chemicals that go into the making of cigerettes with the purpose of "addicting people"....people would be astonished. I am the lead speaker of "Stop Smoking 8 Day Seminars and what I learned after I overcame the habit myself was enough to make me run from eve "second-hand smokie...which causes cancer and lung problems also. I think Michael Douglas probably knew cigerettes case cancer, but being addicted is extremely difficult and I have read that cigeerettes are the leading addiction compared with all addictive drugs. Nicotine demands regular atention once one is addicted!
Gloria is STUPID! Cigarettes do NOT cause all those cancers she listed!
Bravo Donna!
I saw him interview on Letterman the first week of his treatment and he claimed smoking and alcohol as the cause. My husband has exact same area and has NEVER smoked one single cig but it had HPV all over the biopsy. Smoking is just gross and deadly. I have done it so I know that anyone can quit. Just think about what it does evertime you hit on the nasty tasting garbage and that is enough to put it down. Replace it with fresh made juices! HPV or tobacco, either or, smoke will bring it back! Dont be stupid! It isnt like an opiod addiction. It can be stopped. My 80 year old dad just kicked a once 4 pack a day habit cold turkey! YOU CAN QUIT!!! or die prematurely. It is a choice! I dont believe Michael Douglas is currently smoking. He is way too smart and a father of very young children. That is either old. A joint or an electronic cig which could be what he is kicking with! I just hope anyone smoking that knows the damage has the power to quit as it is so unncecessary and affects all around you!!!! YUK!
Hey, I saw a picture of his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, smoking while pregnant. And days after watching her fortysomething mother die of lung cancer, Demi Moore was photographed walking down the street smoking a cigarette. Addiction is a tough one.
Yuck to you Layla
Some one has said that Cancer is the Emperor of diseases and it is. All we know is that it is an abnormal cell growth which takes away the nutriments that feed healthy cells and feeds the malignant ones instead resulting in countless deaths. Statistically speaking, people who smoke are more likely to contact this malady but to my limitied knowledge the carcinogen that prompts this condition has yet to be scientifically ascertained in Tob. or any other substance.
Maybe there is more to it than we know......maybe it is pot...maybe he doesnt have long to live.....we shouldnt assume....
Michael knows the risks involved and is addicted, Smoking is by far more difficult to kick than most other addictions. Leave the man alone.
Wow...You say that smoking had nothing to do with him getting cancer? This is the first time I have publicly called someone a name like this...You are retarded. Not the down syndrome type, but mentally retarded. Other than that, I'm speechless.
Smoking doesn't cause cancer and he is and will contract cancer again because he still has unresoved issues. I'm going to say his son's behavior because he may consider him self a failure as a parent or had bigger aspirations for his son. I'm describing stress and depression,the real cause of cancer and is really no big deal because it can be cured via self or therapy with a funny little medication we take for granted and it makes us happy. Peace out. Oh! I forgot something, in the end we all die from cancer because it is our alter-ego.Having said this,we can liver longer lives, provided we settle some issues we have been taught in "Western Cultures" Peace out.


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Mozilla Firefox Jeep persona's
Hello everyone. For those of you that use Mozilla Firefox you might know about the persona you can add to the top of your browser.
Here's a link Personas for Firefox | Gallery
To get to my point for anyone that is interested. I was searching for a cool Jeep persona to add to the top but there really isn't a great selection. If any of you out there have the know how to make one of these, post some up for the Jeep community out there.
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yeah they got some really cool ones, and it is free and easy to change.
I personally have my colleges header at the top... how original I know
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Will Jessie James Decker go Dancing With the Stars this season?
Will the reality show casting gods answer the public's prayers?!
The country singer, wife of NFL star Eric Decker and co-star (with Eric) on E!'s Eric & Jesse: Game On is one of the rumored contestants for the coming season.
After the show asked fans who they would most like to see go Dancing With the Stars, Selena Gomez, John Cena, and the Olsen Twins, Decker got the most votes.
Sounds like it's Game On for her if asked to participate!
"Would be so much fun to be on that show. Best work out ever," Jessie James Decker, 26 and the mother of a new baby girl, responded via Twitter.
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2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 4
Beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bath home situated on one of the most beautiful golf courses in the US. Everything included to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
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- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- children welcome
- non smoking only
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- wheelchair accessible
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We are a family of four from Austin Texas . We fell in love with The Big Island our first vacation there.
Tim Phelps purchased this condo in 2013
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We chose this property because of the beauty and the exclusivity of Mauna Lani. Golf Villas has an onsite property manager so the property is well taken care of.
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The aluminum desk is in the style of a World War II fighter plane wing, complete with exposed steel screws. To complete the distressed look, there are plenty of nicks, dings, and scratches; the desk is one of those things that looks better as it gets more beat up. Three canvas-lined shelves on the right side provide some storage space. If you want to complete the look, you can check out the Devon Spitfire Leather Chair, which has a metal body with leather lining; there's also a shelf system made with the same aluminum style.
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From our engagement shoot with Brumley & Wells, to getting published onto The Everygirl. New exciting projects, dressing for fall and weekday brunching with friends!
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From our engagement shoot with Brumley & Wells, to getting published onto The Everygirl. New exciting projects, dressing for fall and weekday brunching with friends!
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Oh my do I love this bathroom. After I found this I remembered that I barely posted any of my "outfit" posts from Hawaii. So because this jogged my memory…I feel like the landscape and my outfit well resembles this dreamy tropical bathroom!
What I'm wearing: Top: Club Monaco | Hat: Gap | Sunnies: Kate Spade
What I'm Wearing: Top: Target | Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch | Shoes: Target | Necklace: Zara | Jewellery : Nicola Chong Jewellery | Lipstick: NARS Heatwave | Watch: Michael Kors
Booooo.. Summer is almost over! And we are winding things down into slightly cooler weather. There are going to be cooler days and chilly nights. And before you know it (as all the Halloween decorations are starting to show up!) it will be FALL.
I love fall. Fall for fashion, fall for crisp air. But NOT fall INSTEAD of summer.
Fall also means my birthday is coming up – yay! Closer to being 30….
Happy Thursday lovelies!
Apologize for being MIA…blogging is very fun, but it is time consuming and with all these trips and life events that have been happening. I have barely had any time really.
Thanks for understanding, and will try to do better.
Great shelving is something that always inspires me – I wish things could always look pretty. But my home – is real life. We live, we get messy (my suitcase is still in our living room).
xo Thanks for reading!
Shop this look: Dress: Free People | Bra: Free People | Gladiators: Sam Edelman | Jewellery: Free People, Club Monaco, Nicola Chong Jewellery, GLAMROCKS Design | Watch: Kate Spade | Aviators: RayBan
Summer has been strange here in TO. Warm and chilly in the evenings, then hot and hot at night…but I sure do love those warm summer breezes…because goodness knows I get a chill when it's 25+ with wind.
Everything has been good over here, busy and vacations and well just summer life. It is so short lived in Canada as we have a full 4 seasons to go through.
Hope you are enjoying your summer(s) or season wherever you are!
xo Thanks for reading!
Well we threw a little BBQ. Or rather a Brobeque. Just a little thing to invite the guys to be the fiancé's men at our wedding. We know it is a little early, but we wanted to share the excitement!
Using his favourite beer, Newcastle Brown Ale we made sure everyone had "their own special brew".
It was pretty cute, and I got the idea off of Pinterest…but made it my own – of course!
Super happy!
Shop this look! Top: Free People | Jacket: French Connection | Jeans: 7 for all mankind | Shoes: Zara | Bracelet: Target | Necklace: Zara
How was your weekend? Ours was the right blend of fun with friends and low key times with Pups and the fiancé.
And there was plenty of sunshine!
There is something to say about evening sunshine. The warmth of the day. The potential of a next day tan. And remembering the day of warmth and great memories.
Happy Monday evening!


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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has not spoken publicly since Sept. 9. Bob Ley talks with ESPN NFL business analyst Andrew Brandt and John Baldoni, Chair of N2Growth's Leadership Development Practice about the commissioner's recent lack of presence.
By John Mattone
Chair, Culture Transformation, N2Growth
What has been top of mind for corporate boards and CEO's worldwide since 2004? It is not competitive threats, rising costs, innovation challenges, risk management, technology, debt, or even the regulatory environment. Corporate directors and CEO's identify the need to create and sustain a leadership and talent culture that drives superior operating results as their #1 current and future challenge….and, this has been the case since 2004!Read More›
By John Baldoni
Chair, Leadership Development, N2Growth
What keeps CEOs up at night? It's not what they know, but what they don't know.
Such is the case in which General Motors newly appointed CEO Mary Barra finds herself. According to reporting by New York Times reporter Bill Vlasic, Barra did not learn of the ignition problem that has led to the recall of over 1.6 GM vehicles until January 31st. The problem with the faulty ignition, which causes engine shutdowns, has been linked to at least 13 deaths stretching back to 2003.
By Mike Myatt, Chief Executive Officer, N2growth
Google and Apple are both highly esteemed brands. Both companies share many common traits which have contributed to their success, but there is one very big difference between the two – Google plays offense while Apple has recently settled for playing defense. Apple is struggling to maintain its position in the market, while Google is expanding its position.
By Patricia Lenkov, Chair, Executive Search, N2growth
No, the title of this article does not refer to some new video game or online competition. Rather I am alluding to the current debate that has resulted in the aftermath of Yahoo's announcement earlier this week that it is ending its work-at-home policy.
This announcement has resulted in large-scale reactions in the press and online. There are a plethora of opinions on this matter, including the thought that this is simply a way for Marissa Mayer to "clean-house" by lowering headcount without the cost of severance packages.
There are, of course, many ways to think about working at home versus in an office but I believe it is wise to always remember that one size does not fit all. That being said, perhaps the underlying dilemma here is to determine how to best evaluate progress and results in an organization.
Yes, Yahoo has had more than its fair share of struggles, yet can anyone say with certainty what effect, if any, the fact that they allowed workers to telecommute has had on their results, or lack thereof? Furthermore, who knows, perhaps if they had not allowed workers to telecommute the company would be in far worse shape.
In the best-selling book "The 2020 Workplace" Jeanne C. Meister and Karie Willyerd state:
"In the year 2020, our office will be everywhere; our team members will live halfway around the world. How, where, when, and for whom we work will be up to us – as long as we produce results. By the year 2020, the rules of the employee-employer contract will have to be rewritten by the best employers if they are to compete for top talent"
Yes, face-time is necessary within an organization and relationships do need to be fostered but this can in fact be accomplished through periodic time spent in the office rather than all the time. Additionally, the very fundamentals of how relationships are cultivated is undergoing massive change in our new hyper-connected world. This "need-to-be around the water cooler to innovate" is an out-dated idea reminiscent of the work environment of Mad Men.
Given the turnaround that is required at Yahoo, Mayer may be correct in assuming that more team building and camaraderie is necessary but this broad-sweeping change may have the opposite effect. Rigidity and regimentation may stifle the creativity that is certainly imperative at the company.
Finally, and just to add another dimension to the issue, I will refer to the idea of working in "third-places." First places are corporate offices, second places are home offices and third places are other locations where work gets done. The most familiar of these is your local Starbucks! "The 2020 Workplace" refers to research by Gartner Dataquest that estimates that "one-fifth of the nation's workforce is part of the so-called Kinko's Generation, spending a significant number of hours each month working outside a traditional office."
Full disclosure, I spend most of my time working in second or third places!
Follow me on Twitter @Patricia_Lenkov
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth
While in flight today I had the opportunity to read an interview in "Fortune" with Home Depot's CFO, Carol Tome. As a prelude to the interview, Home Depot's CEO, Frank Blake proudly stated that he had placed Tome in charge of the company's growth initiatives, at which time I sighed and said a silent prayer for Home Depot as it must surely be on its death bed to place a CFO in charge of growth. While there are certainly exceptions to every rule, placing a CFO in charge of corporate growth is like placing the drug addict in charge of inventory control in the pharmacy…it's just not good business, and it won't work.
As I delved into the meat of the interview my initial skepticism was confirmed. Tome's "growth" moves seemed to be focused on cost-cutting, head-count reduction, slowing store expansion, etc. To be fair to Ms. Tome, I don't know her, it was an interview, and she did throw out a few catch-phrases like increasing sales per square foot, and improving the customer experience, but disclaimers aside, the interview read like just another CFO in way over her head to me…When will CFOs learn that cost-cutting and workforce reduction are not sustainable business strategies? Anyone can take out the chain-saw, hack away for a few quarters, and look like a hero, but what happens after that?
The story usually unfolds like this: After all the slash and burn has taken place, which by the way causes a sense of uncertainty across the enterprise, and a corresponding rapid downturn in morale, what the finance savvy CFO has just done in his/her first few acts is disrupt the entire culture, increase cost centers and decrease profit centers, but boy is this operation lean and mean…
All sarcasm aside, the reality is these decisions won't adversely impact the business in the short-run as the near term funnel will not likely be harmed. However when revenue starts to evaporate in forthcoming quarters because customers are not being serviced, new deals are not being added to the pipeline due to sales people leaving the company, and the corporate brand is losing visibility due to reduction in marketing expenditures, things start to get a little tense. You see there is no substitute for operating experience. The most brilliant CFO if void of operating experience will make similar mistakes to those mentioned above when making non-financial, operating or strategy decisions.
At this point in time you may be saying to yourself "this author really doesn't like CFOs." Quite to the contrary…at one point in my career I served as a CFO, and I understand better than most that CFOs play a critical role in the success of any business. In fact, one of my first recommendations to any client is hire the best CFO they can afford. One of my next recommendations is to start mentoring the CFO in the non-financial aspects of business. If your CFO has only operated in a finance silo how can he or she be expected to gain experience across competencies and business units. Consider embedding the CFO in operational roles in marketing, strategy, business development, innovation, branding etc., so that they have the opportunity to understand the essential long-term value created by initiatives that may not have an immediate impact on the balance sheet or P&L.
It is necessary to understand that most CFOs come out of a public accounting background and rarely have training or experience in sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, non-financial strategy and tactics, and usually have little experience in terms market knowledge from a competitive, production or operating perspective. Accountants are typically trained in tax or audit functions, and while fluent in GAAP, they don't typically bring traditional business savvy to the table. They are masters of retroactive analysis as their job is to document and report on historical events.
Let it be noted that I am a strong advocate of sound financial governance and the implementation of reasonable cost containment measures. However not when applied in a vacuum irrespective of the ripple effect across the enterprise. A company can have all the cost containment in the world, but without revenue what does it matter? In C-level operating and strategy positions the executive has a broader sphere of influence, and will have many more points of critical contact both internally and externally than will the typical CFO. Therefore having experience across a broad range of skill sets and competencies is mission critical for a company's executive operating and strategy talent.
Ponder this…if the Chairman or CEO places the CFO in charge of corporate growth without the experience necessary to pull if off, the resulting chaos isn't really the fault of the CFO, but rather it belongs to the Chairman/CEO that set him or her up for failure. The moral of this story is simply to hire/promote the most experienced and discerning people possible into executive operating positions. This can and and sometimes does include a current or former CFO that has been properly trained and mentored, but it should never include the unprepared CFO.
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth
93 Year Old World War II Veteran Freezes to Death In Home
Not paying your utility bills should not result in death, but it did earlier this week in Michigan. Bay City Electric Light & Power moves to the top of my "Companies that Don't Get It" list by turning off the heat of a 93 year old World War II causing him to freeze to death in his home. I can't think of a single valid reason why this should have happened...this was clearly a case of administrative process taking precedence over common sense and compassion. An apology just doesn't cut-it in this case. If the leadership team at Bay City Electric Light & Power has become so removed from its processes, and so disconnected from its customers that something like this can happen, they should resign immediately. I can think of any number of steps that could have been taken to prevent something like this. If the Bay City Electric Light & Power CEO wants to call me I'd reengineer their process at no charge...Furthermore, if you're elderly and cannot pay your utility bills send me an email, or give me a call and I'll make sure this won't happen to you...Lastly, I hope the utility company that killed this man is paying for his funeral expenses.
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth
Innovate or Perish is a battle cry that I have long espoused to my clients. I can't think of a better example of what can happen to those companies that fail to innovate than the rumors circulating about the Tribune Co. The Tribune Co., owner of the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and other once revered trophy brands is hemorrhaging under the burden of huge debt obligations, insufficient cash flow, and is rumored to be filing for bankruptcy as early as this week. The emergence of better alternative news sources has been hurting the newspaper industry for years now, but when you combine the rapid emergence of new media options with the crushing blow of the recession, it may just be too much for an old media lagger to survive…
When was the last time you actually read a print version of a newspaper? Unless I have a few minutes to kill in an airport or a lobby somewhere I'll never touch a newspaper. By the time you read something in the newspaper it's simply old news…If you rely upon the newspaper to keep you informed, here's a hint…you're out of touch. However the bigger issue here is not how you choose to receive your media, but rather out of touch company leadership that doesn't understand the importance of innovation as it relates to corporate sustainability.
If you're a CEO reading this post ask yourself this question: How disruptive is your business model? Without a focus on disruptive innovation you are merely building your business model on a "me too" platform of mediocrity. Disruptive business models focus on creating, disintermediating, refining, reengineering or optimizing a product/service, role/function/practice, category, market, sector, or industry.
The most successful companies incorporate disruptive thinking into all of their business and management practices to gain distinctive competitive value propositions. "Me Too" companies fight to eek out market share in an attempt to survive while disruptive companies become category dominant brands insuring sustainability. So why do so many established and often well managed companies struggle with disruptive innovation? Many times it is simply because companies have been doing the same things, in the same ways, and for the same reasons for so long that they struggle with the concept of change.
As a CEO Coach many of my engagements with chief executives focus on helping them to embrace change through disruptive innovation. Why didn't the railroads innovate? Why didn't Folgers recognize the retail consumer demand for coffee and develop a "Starbucks" type business model? Why didn't IBM see Dell and Gateway coming? Why have American auto-makers been relegated to inferior brands when contrasted to their European and Asian counterparts? How did the brick and mortar book stores let Amazon get the jump on them? I could go on-and-on with more examples, but the answer to these questions are quite simple…The established companies become focused on making incremental gains through process improvements and were satisfied with their business models and didn't even see the innovators coming until it was too late. Their focus shifted from managing opportunities to managing risk, which in turn allowed them to manage themselves into brand decline…
At one end of the spectrum take a look at the companies receiving investment from venture capital and private equity firms, and on the other end of the spectrum observe virtually any category dominant brand and you'll find companies with a disruptive focus putting the proverbial squeeze on the "me too" firms occupying space in the middle of the spectrum. With the continued rapid development of technology taking the concept of globalization and turning it into hard reality facing businesses of all sizes, it is time for executives and entrepreneurs to examine their current business models from a disruptive perspective. Ask yourself the following questions:
- When was the last time your business embraced change and did something innovative?
- When was the last time you rolled-out a new product?
- When was the last time you entered a new market?
- Are any of your executives thought leaders?
- When was the last time you sought out a strategic partner to exploit a market opportunity?
- Do you settle for just managing your employees or do you inspire them to become innovators?
- Has your business embraced social media?
- When was the last time your executive team brought in some new blood by recruiting a rock star?
- Does anyone on your executive team have a coach or mentor?
- Has anyone on your executive team attended a conference on strategy, innovation or disruption in the last year?
If you're an executive or entrepreneur and you can't answer yes to the majority of the questions above then your company is likely a market lagger as opposed to a market leader. If you continue to do the same things that you have always done in today's current market environment you will see your market share erode, your brand go into decline, your talent and customers jump ship, and your potential never be realized. Remember the definition of insanity is continuing to do the same things while expecting different results. Bottom line…change, innovate, disrupt and prosper.
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth
In our area Comcast has a virtual monopoly on communication services in that they are the only vendor that provides a true bundled solution comprised of Internet, telephone, and cable. What's more, they are aware of their dominant position in the market and truly abuse the situation. There are good companies, bad companies, and then there's Comcast…Comcast is probably the worst company I've ever done business with, and is a perfect case study in how not to operate a business enterprise. Comcast finally hit an all time low with me this morning, and in today's post I'll share their most ridiculous and insulting tactic yet…
Comcast and customer service are not synonymous. Over the years I have experienced excessively long hold times, and incredibly rude technicians and other employees. The following links to YouTube videos show the frustration that I and countless other subscribers feel as a result of our dealings with Comcast:
- Comcast Customer Service – Business As Usual
- Comcast's Solution to Long Hold Times
- Comcast's Stellar Employees
As if the above videos are enough of a testimony as to the problems at Comcast, at about 11:00am this morning I happened to glance out my window and notice a solicitor approaching my front door. Since there was no knock, or ring of my door bell, curiosity got the better of me and I went to the door to see what was left behind. While it was no great surprise that I found a very well designed piece of marketing collateral hanging on my door, what was a surprise is the text that was written on the door-stuffer…Comcast had left me a very slick, four color brochure stating the following:
"Sorry we missed you…A Comcast technician stopped by to check your service and ensure it is working to your total satisfaction. We are making the rounds to answer any questions our customers may have regarding Digital Cable TV, High Speed Internet, Comcast Digital Voice."
My problem is that the brochure was not delivered by a Comcast technician, and they didn't miss me…they intentionally avoided me. Since the solicitor (not technician) didn't knock or ring my bell, they really didn't show much of a desire to check on my satisfaction, the quality of my service, or answer any questions that I might have. They were not "sorry they missed me" as they never intended to speak with me…Does this strike you as wrong, disingenuous, or just an outright lie?
Comcast is an organization that is leadership and management challenged. They don't seem to value their customers, and based upon my experience today, they certainly don't value ethical business practices. Comcast is a poorly run company and proof of why monopolies are not good for the consumer. I can't wait for my next rate hike…
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth
Having spent much of my life working with successful companies I appreciate all that it takes to create one. Developing world class organizations is not an easy task however settling for mediocrity (or worse) doesn't require much effort at all. Quite frankly I have developed a bit of disdain for organizations that won't do what it takes to get things right because virtually all business issues can be resolved with focus, effort and commitment. Therefore I've decided to add a new category on the N2growth Blog: Rants. Within this category I'll take the liberty of venting on topics, issues, current events and companies that just miss the mark. First up…Amtrak.
I'm not sure whether it's a luxury or a curse but I end up doing quite a bit of traveling on behalf of my clients. In that love-hate relationship that I have with travel there are fond memories and pleasant experiences as well as equally memorable but horrific experiences. I had a relatively short trip to take last week and decided to try something different…rather than fly, drive or be driven I opted to travel by rail. Big Mistake…
OK, the scenery was gorgeous and the company was great (my wife was traveling with me), but there ends the positive sentiments with regard to my Amtrak experience. We arrived at the train station only to find it outdated, dirty and unkempt. It is my humble opinion that amenities at the train station should closely resemble those of an airport, but what we experienced was regrettably nowhere near the modern environment of an airport, rather it was a mirror of a Greyhound station. Strike number one…
We chose not to travel coach opting for business class tickets, expecting a business class experience…we were disappointed yet again as the car was old and dank. Once we found our seats and got settled I practiced my quick-draw and reached for my BlackBerry only to have the conductor inform me that I can't use my cell phone in the car and that I would need to step out into the vestibule so as not to bother the other passengers. Hmmm…business class seats presumably occupied largely by business travelers and all prohibited from using their cell phones. Strike number two…
At this point we decided the only reasonable thing left to do was to feed our frustration. As my wife and I went in search of the dining car with our hunger and our anticipation building we walked through the door only to find out that it was "not active" which meant that you could sit in the dining car but that they wouldn't serve any food to you. Yet another disconnect and strike number three…
I could comment on other flaws regarding what I now refer to as the "great train robbery" but I think you get the point. It is no secret that Amtrak has been in financial trouble for sometime, but as I've said many times cost-cutting does not constitute a viable long-term business strategy. I'm fine with temporary cost-cutting as part of a transitionary tactical plan but Amtrak seems to be forever stuck in transition land. Deferred maintenance, poor customer service, flawed business logic, no competitive value propositions and a lack of vision will not turn the Amtrak brand around.
The leadership at Amtrak should be embarrassed about their product. Rather than over promise and under deliver they need to embrace innovation and creativity to regain customer loyalty. If anyone at Amtrak wants to comment I'd be happy to give you some airtime in an attempt to let you justify how you treat your customers. However rather than have your PR firm try and spin me I would suggest that you start working on your business model…


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