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Ugh. We need to get new hobbies. This guy makes awesome stop-motion animations on whiteboards, and our hobby is to watch them. Oh well, at least it's highly enjoyable. This particular video is based on the video game Street Fighter, clearly
The Oculus Rift is a VR headset that's about as close to those classic 'virtual reality' set-ups as we'll ever get. It started out as a kickstarter campaign and shattered it's goal so, sometime, in the near future, we may have an Oculus Rift as what we play our video games on.
Since it's all you can see, your mind will envelope you into the video game you're playing, but what about when something drastic happens to you, like, getting beheaded?
First of all, if this video was intended to be a stunt, they did a piss poor job of it. Telling your dad to 'F*&k Off' isn't very funny.
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Even though I love video games, I never got into Pokemon. I get how it's so popular, it's just not for me. Kids today grew up with it like I grew up with Transformers and He-Man. This guy, however, is such a big fan that, not only does he have his own Pokemon YouTube channel, he also is known in his school for his Pokemon obsession. Naturally, if he was going to ask a girl to prom, naturally, he'd ask her like this.
We're starting something new here at Arcade Sushi and it's a beautiful thing. We love our Cosplay of the Day models, but now we want to know which ones you love! And who better to start off our new Cosplay Clash feature than two of gaming's most beloved princesses, Peach and Zelda.
Today the movie industry is at a loss with the passing of Roger Ebert. A movie can make or lose a million dollars all in the power of his thumb, but he also used his thumb playing video games, apparently. In this Holiday Gift Guide from 1989, Ebert admits that he was obsessed with playing TMNT to the point that it made him unhappy.

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Die Veneris, Septembris 20, 1644.
Munster Officers.
Exchange of Prisoners.
Irish Affairs.
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Munster Officers, &c.
Lord Manchester's Association.
Martial Law.
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A LETTER to be sent to the Lord Inchiquin, and the rest of the Officers of Munster, in Answer of theirs of July the Seventeenth, was this Day read; and assented unto; and ordered to be sent unto the Lords for their Concurrence.
Upon a Certificate from the Committee at Leicester, that Captain F. Hacker was brought unto them by Sir Hen. Bard, and delivered in full Liberty; and Mr. Arth. Staveley also was set at free Liberty, in exchange for Hen. Bard;
It is Ordered, That Mr. Speaker grant unto Sir Hen. Bard a Pass to go to the King's Quarters.
A Letter from the Lord Inchiquin, of Augusti ult. 1644, from Cork, was this Day read; and ordered to be referred to the Consideration of the Committee of both Kingdoms: Mr. Bettsworth, to whom this Letter more fully and particularly relates, is likewise referred to this Committee; to make known unto them what he has in Commission to deliver unto the Parliament: And that they do this Afternoon hear him; and make Report of their Opinions upon his Report, with all Speed.
A Letter from my Lord Inchiquin, from Cork, of August ult. concerning Forty Beeves taken of the Lady of Kerry, upon the Publick Faith, for Relief of their great Necessities, was this Day read: And
Ordered, That my Lady Kerry should be paid for the said Beeves, according to the Contract made by my Lord Inchiquin, out of the first Monies that shall come in upon the Ordinance for raising of Eighty thousand Pounds for Ireland: And that it be referred to the Committee appointed for that Ordinance, to take care herein.
Ordered, That the Committee appointed to consider of and perfect the Ordinance for raising of Eighty thousand Pounds for Ireland do meet this Afternoon; and make Report To-morrow Morning.
Ordered, That the Letter from Capt. Ben. Crandley from the Harbour of Corke, was this Day read; and ordered to be referred to the Consideration of the Committee of the Navy.
Ordered, That those Prisoners that are upon Reprieve, and have been presented as fit for Pardons of Grace, shall be delivered out of Prison, and immediately sent unto Ireland, to the War there.
The Lords Concurrence to be desired herein.
Ordered, That the Petition of several Officers lately employed in Munster in Ireland, be referred to the Committee appointed for the Ordinance for raising of Eighty thousand Pounds for Ireland.
Ordered, That the Lord Baltinglasse be referred to the Committee appointed to consider of the Ordinance for raising of Eighty thousand Pounds for Ireland; to consider of his going over with his Company that came out of Wareham; and of allowing him a Proportion of what is designed to the other Officers of those Companies: And that they make Report of their Opinions of this Business, to this House.
Ordered, That the Committee for my Lord of Manchester's Association do meet this Afternoon; and prepare an Ordinance for Continuance of the said Ordinance, for a time longer.
Ordered, That the Committee for Examinations do send those Soldiers of my Lord General's Army that are brought up to that Committee, down to the Army (to be proceeded against according to the Law Martial) by a Convoy appointed by the Committee of the Militia.
Ordered, That the Commissioners for Martial Law do make Choice of some of the Soldiers of my Lord General's Army that come away from their Colours without Leave, and proceed against them for Example Sake, according to the Article and Ordinance of both Houses directed unto them in that Behalf.
Ordered, That the Committee of Lawyers, or any Four of them, do peremptorily meet this Afternoon in the Exchequer Chamber, to consider of the Business concerning the Bishop of Canterbury: And that from time to time they do meet, until the Business be dispatched: And that Mr. Niclas do give an Account to the House of such Members of this Committee as fail this Service.
Ordered, That the Lords be desired to appoint a Committee to join with a Committee of this House, to speak with the French Resident, forthwith to satisfy him with the Occasion of the coming of some Members of this House to Mrs. Levensteyn's House, where the French Resident has Lodgings; and to take Order for the taking of Mrs. Levenston out of that House into their Custody, and her Papers and Writings, and such other Persons and Things as they shall think fit to have delivered unto them, belonging unto Mrs. Levenston, or Mr. Green: And that Sir John Clottworthy do go up with this Message to the Lords; and acquaint them with the Narrative of taking Macguire and Mac Mahoun, formerly escaped out of the Tower; and of the Business that since happened concerning Mrs. Levensteyn: And that the Committee shall have Power to call to them Assistance of Force, if there shall be Cause.
Sir Jo. Clottworthy brings Answer, That the Lords have appointed a Committee of Three of their House to meet presently with a Committee of a proportionable Number of this House, in the Painted Chamber; and thence to go to put in Execution the Business committed unto them.
Sir Hen. Vane sen. Mr. Holles, Sir Jo. Clottworthy, Mr. Heveningham, Mr. Whittacre, the Lieutenant of the Tower, are appointed a Committee to meet with the Committee of the Lords upon this Business concerning the French Resident, Mr. Levensteyn, and Mr. Green.
Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do grant his Pass to Christ. Hopkins, the King's Trumpeter, who brought up Warrants for the Exchange of Sir Nich. Byron and Sir Jo. Digby, upon Exchange, to return to the King's Quarters.
A Message from the Lords, by Sir Edw. Leech and Dr. Aylett;
The Lords do agree to the Ordinance concerning Worcestershire, with one Proviso.
They have assessed the Lord Coventry for his Twentieth, and Fifth, Parts, in the Sum of Fifteen hundred Pounds; and do join with the House of Commons, that the said Money shall be employed and bestowed for the Relief of the West, in such Manner as the Committee of Lords and Commons for the associated Western Counties shall direct and apoint.
They have likewise received a Letter from the States Ambassadors; which they have sent down, and desire this House to take it into Consideration.
The Amendment to the Ordinance concerning Worcestershire was read; and assented unto.
The Order concerning the Assessment of my Lord Coventry, was likewise read; and assented unto.
The Proviso to the Worcestershire Ordinance; was in hæc Verba; viz.
"Provided, That, whensoever there shall arise any Question at the Committee, that concerns any Person or Persons of the said Committee, he or they so concerned, shall withdraw him or themselves while the same is in Debate."
The Ordinance, with this Proviso, is ordered to be printed.
Answer returned by the same Messengers; That this House has considered their Lordships Message; and do agree to the Proviso to the Worcestershire Ordinance; and to the Order concerning the Assessment of the Lord Coventry for his Fifth, and Twentieth, Part: And, as to the Letter from the States Ambassadors, They will take it into speedy Consideration; and send Answer by Messengers of their own.
Upon the humble Petition of Edw. Hales Esquire, Prisoner in the Counter in Southwarke; and upon the Desire of the Committee of Kent for his Discharge;
It is Ordered, upon the Question, That Edw. Hales Esquire, now Prisoner in the Counter in Southwarke, be forthwith discharged from any further Imprisonment or Restraint.
Ordered, That the House do To-morrow, the first Business, proceed with the Propositions for a safe and well-grounded Peace.
Ordered, That the Lieutenant of the Ordnance, and the rest of the Officers of the Ordnance, do forthwith issue and deliver, out of the Powder that came from Weybridge, Forty Barrels to Mr. Exton, a Member of this House, or such as he shall appoint to receive the same, to be employed for the Service of the Town of Southampton.
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Lessons of Laughter: 3 Takeaways from My Stand-Up Comedy DebutPosted by: | Comments
My first year as a Big Apple resident was a goldmine when it came to first-time experiences. From landing my first full-time job and devouring my first Cronut to encountering my first (and unfortunately not last) subway rats*, the NYC lifestyle has always kept me on my toes. After all I've been through in the last twelve-ish months, my favorite "first" came in mid-July when I had the opportunity to make my stand-up comedy debut at the Greenwich Village Comedy Club.
While I've toyed with the idea of taking on a stand-up gig for quite a while, I never thought a six-minute performance could have such an obvious impact on my outlook as it did. Here are a few key lessons I learned from my recent experience:
1. The fun of just going for it.
Having idolized Brian Regan** for years and dreamed of eventually becoming his female counterpart, I was excited to have the opportunity to officially get the ball rolling on the whole comedy thing. There was just one problem…I had no idea what I was doing. I'd taken stand-up and improv workshops through Peppercomm in the past, but had never actually performed in front of anyone before. It would have been really easy to simply decline participation, but where's the fun in that? Either way, I figured, my debut would end with a great story to tell: whether "that time I tried stand-up and completely bombed…classic," or, "that time I made my comedy debut back in 2014 and am now scheduled to audition for SNL!"
Overall, I was pretty happy with how my first routine went. While there were definitely some bits I could have done better, it turns out that a comedy club is a great place to laugh the little things off. Besides, next time I perform, I'll be coming at it with a little experience under my belt. Sometimes, you just have to go for it.
2. The importance of knowing your audience.
Prior to my stand-up debut, I knew that the audience would consist mainly of my colleagues, along with their friends and families. As such, I was challenged to craft a performance that was:
- Relevant to both PR and non-PR folks.
- Applicable to multiple generations.
- Appropriate enough to perform in front of my co-workers.
- Hilarious enough to get me promoted. (I'm joking.)
You wouldn't bring a celebrity gossip story to Sarah Needleman, just as you wouldn't tell a dirty joke to your grandmother. Whether you're pitching a Wall Street Journal reporter or fishing for laughs, determining your audience's needs ought to be step one in the communication process.
3. The perks of rolling with the punches.
While my routine was rooted in storytelling rather than banter or scripted dialogue, there was still plenty of room for hiccups. Case in point: the moment I walked on stage and immediately knocked over the mic stand. I could've let that moment affect the rest of my performance, or I could roll with the punches and carry on. Spoiler alert: I chose the latter.
Not only is improvisation a key to comedy, but it's also a key to business. When the scheduled speaker doesn't show up to a client event or a producer challenges your story angle, you can't crawl under your desk and fold under pressure. You have to pick up the pieces and improvise as you go.
So now, any time I'm on the phone with a tough reporter or a difficult client, I don't sweat it. If I can address a 60-person audience in a comedy club, I can certainly deal with a one-person audience on the other end of a phone line.
If there's even a small part of you that wants to give stand-up a whirl, then what are you waiting for? Remember, worst case scenario, you'll come out of it with a great story to tell.
* And realizing they aren't nearly as cute or hilarious as Disney makes them out to be in Ratatouille…this is not the same as this.
** Treat yo-self: Lousy in Little League
My First Job: The Night ShiftPosted by: | Comments
Today's guest post is by Peppercomm media and content specialist, Chris Gillick.
It was April 2003, college graduation was a month away, and I was soon to be spit out into the big bad world (i.e. mom's basement) with no job lined up. While I was certainly not alone, the competitor in me wanted to be able to tell my classmates during Senior Week that I had my act together.
I then got a voicemail on my house phone. (Remember those? To think that as recently as 2003 there were no such things as smartphones or Facebook.)
The call was about a currency trader job on Wall Street. This was not out of the blue, as I had positioned myself with relevant coursework and internships for a career in finance. But the job market in financial services at the time for recent graduates was the weakest it had been in decades.
This was a stark contrast to when I had entered college at the tail end of the go-go 90s. Professors were regaling stories of seniors getting multiple Wall Street job offers just for showing up to interviews. But the bursting of the dot-com bubble and the 9/11 tragedies that followed quickly ended the hire-if-they-have-a-pulse practices.
I rushed down to New York City later that week for the interview. The office was in a dingy old building just south of the real Wall Street, next to the famed bull statue. I was wearing my best (and only) suit and a red power tie. Despite portraying great confidence with my outfit, I was more nervous than I had ever been. My palms actually sweated as I filled out an application in the reception area.
After completing the paperwork and wiping said hand sweat onto my suit pants, I was ushered into "The Cage," a 7'x7' closet filled with a dozen computer screens flashing real-time currency prices. There I met with a manager not too much older than I was, along with a classic old-timer who had been in the business for 40 years and could have easily been confused for Joe Pesci in Goodfellas. During our meeting, they bombarded me with math problems and market-related questions, which I seemingly answered with ease, and told me that the job required work at all hours, including the overnight shift. I said I was fine with that. I just wanted a job. The actual hours themselves were irrelevant.
After seemingly passing muster with these two gentlemen, they told me to come back in 30 minutes to meet the partner in charge of the group. I walked outside of the building and sat in Bowling Green Park across the street, pondering the gravity of the situation. What kind of test is this? Who are these guys? What do they do? Am I going to get the job? It was a painfully long 30 minutes.
When I returned to The Cage, a bearded man with sunglasses walked in wearing sweatpants, smoking a Marlboro Red, and sporting a baseball cap that read "F#@% OFF". I couldn't have made up this story if I tried.
This was NOTHING like the investment banks in midtown I had interviewed with months earlier. Who is this character? What kind of place is this? This is Wall Street? Isn't everyone supposed to be dressed up, pedigreed and well-spoken? However, this could be more fun and interesting than working at a stuffy big bank, I thought. My conversation with the boss went something like this:
BOSS: "Are you Arab?"
(For the record, I have dark olive skin, and he was a Russian immigrant with strong ties in the Jewish community.)
ME: "No, I'm Irish and Italian."
(Needless to say, I wanted the job and was hardly concerned about the blatant HR violation that he had just committed.)
BOSS: "Well, you look Arab. Are you willing to work nights?"
ME: "Yes, that's fine."
BOSS: "Good, we're gonna offer you the job."
No waiting for callbacks. No second or third rounds. No Super Saturdays. No BS. Two weeks after graduation, I was a currency trader on Wall Street.
My third day on the job, around 8 AM in the morning, I walked onto the trading desk during a very volatile moment in the market. I had no idea what was going on. One soon-to-be relieved night shift trader asked me, "Hey, did they teach you how to make prices yet?"
"Good. You're on Dollar-Canada!"
Before I could even blink, I sat down at a computer terminal and made a price in the Canadian dollar that was a full cent away what it should have been – a massive discrepancy. Not even three days into my tenure on Wall Street, I had just caused major problems to my firm's trading system, blowing through every safeguard meant to prevent such an error. I'm lucky I wasn't fired right then and there. Given that my fingerprints were all over an unnecessary spike in our price chart of the Canadian dollar, from that day on I was known as "Spike" to the rest of the team. At first I objected to the name, but there was no way I was ever living this down. The name Spike stuck.
Eventually I got the hang of what I was doing, and after about a year working conventional hours, I was assigned to "the night shift." My hours were now from midnight to 8AM. At first it wasn't so bad. I had the freedom to do what I wanted during the day, and could choose whatever hours I wanted to sleep. It only took me a week or two to get used to it.
There were other benefits as well. For one, my drycleaning bill plummeted because I didn't have to get dressed up for work. When I walked to the subway just after 8 AM, fighting the crowds in suits going the other way, I felt like I had a leg up on the rest of the population having already done my time at work. I really got to know my colleagues better personally, as there were no external distractions overnight and we were free to talk more openly with each other. Plus, have you ever been to happy hour at 8:30 in the morning? I spent several Thursday and Friday mornings at the South Street Seaport with my colleagues downing 32 oz Styrofoam buckets of beer for $1.75 each. The only other fellow degenerates at Jeremy's Ale House at that hour were the Fulton Fish Market workers, a fun bunch indeed.
I stayed at that job for a few years before moving onto a smaller startup competitor. But after 4 years of a round the clock lifestyle, coupled with the concurrent demise of that startup, I realized that I was better at talking and writing about finance than doing it. That epiphany led to stints as a financial journalist and eventually my current career in public relations working with financial services clients.
The night shift taught me this important reality: work can be done at any hour anywhere around the globe. Lots of people make their living working overnight, whether it be a doorman for an apartment building, a construction worker, or a police officer. For creative types, sometimes their best work is done at night, free from the distractions of emails, phone calls and texts we receive during the day.
In short, unconventional hours can yield unconventional experiences, which yield unconventional results. In the end, it's always a more fun story to tell.
The Intern Spotlight: Jess SchramPosted by: | Comments
In today's post, meet one Peppercomm's amazing Summer interns, Jess Schram.
1) Tell us about yourself—where did you/do you go to school, where are you from and what brought you to Peppercomm?
Hi there! I'm Jess—a rising senior at the University of Maryland, College Park. I grew up in the suburbs of New Jersey in a town called Freehold, which is about 15 minutes from Six Flags and only a short car ride from the beach. If you really knew me, you would know a few things:
- I'm a pescatarian (because I couldn't give up sushi).
- I'm a hula hooper (because I couldn't give up childhood).
- I'm a Kiwi (because I couldn't give up New Zealand after studying abroad).
My interest in Peppercomm stems from a class project I had two years ago, which challenged me to interview a communications professional for writing tips in the PR industry. At the time, my uncle was a communications executive for one of Peppercomm's clients, and put me in touch with Partner and President of Peppercomm, Ted Birkhahn, for an interview.
Like any good student, I did some research before making the call, and was very impressed with what I found. After browsing Peppercomm's website(s), I realized my uncle set me up for something greater than I expected. And by greater, I mean more intimidating. And by more intimidating I mean, "Holy smokes! This place is the real deal."
On first blush I learned that Peppercomm had recently been dubbed one of the best places to work in NYC by Crain's New York Business and also boasted some of the best campaigns I'd ever seen. It was at that moment I knew my informational interview wasn't going to be just "for class." This interview was a stepping stone toward something bigger—a future internship at Peppercomm—and I was determined to make it count . . .
. . . I guess it worked.
2) What area of the industry do you find the most appealing and why?
I like PR because I think it's the perfect combination of business and journalism. Think about it—business professionals are the brains of a company, and reporters are the voices of the people, but PR practitioners are a perfect combination of the two. The public relations industry appeals to me because it is one of the only fields to specialize in connecting businesses with people, and I am drawn to creating these symbiotic relationships.
3) Any surprises or revelations about your role, the industry or Peppercomm?
If working here has taught me anything, it's that Peppercomm certainly strays from the norm… in a good way. Last week I had coffee with a University of Maryland alumna in the PR industry at a different agency and asked her questions about entry level public relations in the city. The former Terp was very honest, which I appreciate, but told me things I was not expecting.
For starters, the alumna explained that some agencies do not allow entry-level associates to participate in client calls or pitch reporters. I was shocked! How could I go from being treated like an account executive to being completely out of the loop from client initiatives? Not for me.
After speaking with the former Terp, I feel fortunate that Peppercomm allowed me to dabble in what appears to be "unchartered waters" for entry levels, and will certainly do my homework when shopping for the best experience after graduation.
4) Where do you see yourself going in the industry?
Although I've learned a lot this summer, Peppercomm has me hungry for more. I loved being exposed to the strategic/creative realm of communications and enjoyed participating in campaign brainstorms and co-owning the social media ideas for our intern program, the PeppSquad.
In the future, I hope to be in a role that encompasses strategy and planning and has less to do with day to day media relations and pitching. My true passion lies in storytelling through digital media, and I hope to one day have a career that allows me to do just that.
The Intern Spotlight: Mary InsingaPosted by: | Comments
In today's post, meet current Peppercomm NYC intern and future communications star (or Creative Director), Mary Insinga.
1) Tell us about yourself—where did you/do you go to school, where are you from and what brought you to Peppercomm?
I am a recent graduate from the State University of New York at Oneonta. I received a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies with a minor in Advertising.
I am from Bellmore, Long Island – right by Jones Beach! I recently moved there with my family but I am originally from New Hyde Park, Long Island. I grew up in an extremely diverse neighborhood and attended one of the highest ranked High Schools in New York State, Herricks High School (96th in the country!) I could honestly say that my educational foundation was a challenging experience but I received a degree that I am truly proud of.
My educational experience at Oneonta was very much a creative one and my major was filled with brilliant professors who have truly changed my life. In hindsight, I was somewhat frustrated that the classes I needed to fulfill my minor in Advertising were only available to me during my Senior Year.
Fortunately, this hiccup in my initial plan was exactly what led me in to the Public Relations industry. I'm not going to lie, when someone talks to me about the struggle of finding a job, I am the first to say – "it's all about who you know, you should look to your social networks." It has unfolded for me that almost all of my professional experience thus far has begun from a networking connection.
My aunt works for a financial advisement firm that had briefly enlisted the services of Janine Gordon Associates, a boutique PR Firm in New York City. Thankfully, my aunt and Janine got along splendidly and maintained a friendship well beyond their client relationship. Seeing as I had little to no hard skills at the time that I felt could be applied to an Advertising internship, I turned to Public Relations as my first attempt at an internship experience. I was fortunate enough to have been given the opportunity to interview for a summer internship at JGA.
Once I landed the job, the doors felt like they had flung open and the possibilities were endless. Through that internship, I not only discovered my passion for public relations but found coworkers and a management team that I connected so well with on both a professional and personal level. The entire JGA team had truly cultivated my understanding of the industry by allowing me to explore the world of public relations, and encouraging every one of my ideas and explorations.
It was actually on my last day at JGA at the end of the summer that Janine announced Peppercomm's acquisition of JGA. I sat there bubbling over with excitement as she described Peppercomm's culture, clients and endless opportunities for both their employees and clients. Staying true to my belief that, "it's all about connections," I kept in touch with Sam Bruno, who was my intern supervisor at JGA. I continued to extend my interest in pursuing an internship at Peppercomm and now here I am!
2) What area of the industry do you find the most appealing and why?
JGA was acquired by Peppercomm with the intent to be able to provide clients with broad-based consumer lifestyle expertise, and further enhance Peppercomm's existing abilities. My experience on consumer accounts at both JGA and Peppercomm has emerged as my favorite area of the industry to work on.
Fortunately, at Peppercomm I am working on a few of the same accounts I worked on a JGA. Through this extended experience with these consumer brands, I feel that I have been able to hone my interest on the consumer and lifestyle sector of the industry.
3) Any surprises or revelations about your role, the industry or Peppercomm?
I think the biggest revelation I have had during my internship experience at Peppercomm, is how important an office culture is to the wellbeing of its employees. I have had my fair share of office jobs in the past and I can honestly say that the sense of community and fun that is felt here at Peppercomm is so refreshing. It has been especially funny for me to have all of my expectations confirmed.
I had the unique opportunity to have sat in on the meeting when Janine announced to the JGA girls about the acquisition. Janine, being the wonderful PR professional that she is, pitched Peppercomm and the idea of moving to their offices so eloquently. She spoke of the comedy experience, and the Peppercomm State University, the CEO's and the upward mobility. Everything that she had promised to her employees had rung true for them and for me once I began my internship at Peppercomm.
4) Where do you see yourself going in the industry?
Well for now, I am sticking around at Peppercomm and extending my internship in to the fall semester. As a recent graduate, I am definitely looking to find a full time position working in the PR and Marketing industry at a mid-size, full service firm like Peppercomm.
I also have been given the unique opportunity to explore the Creative digital department here, which is a sector of the industry that has especially piqued my interest. I hope to excel at project management in the short term, hopefully moving my way up one day to a Creative Director position in an advertising or marketing firm.
Turning Your Internship Into Your Next JobPosted by: | Comments
If you've read this blog for a while, you would know that when making entry-level hires, Peppercomm looks to it's current and former pool of interns first. In fact, we'd say about 1 out of 4 of our employees is a former intern. Here's a few examples of our former interns who now work full-time here (I'm a former Pepperomm intern, too): Maddie Skahill, Chris Piedmont, Mandy Roth, Colin Reynolds and Nicole Hall. Seriously, those are just to name a few, I can certainly go on. A good testament to our retention is probably current senior director and former Peppercomm intern, Sara Whitman.
So you can always go to any of these amazing communications stars for tips and tricks of how to turn that internship into a full-time job, but we also loved the stories in this Forbes article: How To Turn Your Internship Into A Job: Three Real-Life Stories.
After you've read that article, let us know if you have any tips of your own or any questions on how to land that dream job.
School's Out for Summer!Posted by: | Comments
Want to know what it's like to be an intern at the very best strategic communications firm in the world? Check out this very special RepTV featuring a current and two former interns (who are now full-time employees.
We All Make MistakesPosted by: | Comments
I've been this way since I was young—but I am usually hardest on myself. In fact, there have been times when I did something wrong and instead of getting a punishment from my parents, they just let it go because they knew I had learned from said mistake and had agonized over it for a while (which is probably like three days in "kid time").
As an adult, I have learned to balance how hard I am on myself, but now really try to make the most of when I make a mistake (which I still do because, SURPRISE, I'm human).
So what does that mean? We all hate making mistakes—in and out of the workplace. Sometimes they are small ones that no one notices or other times they're larger ones that require someone above you to smooth out for you.
The important takeaway is to own up to what you did, apologize and learn from it. Learning from any size mistake goes beyond just "not doing it again," but also requires you to think about the steps that led you to that mistake and why it was wrong. It might be small or it could be a bit more complicated.
A good rule of thumb is also to talk to a trusted colleague, friend or mentor about mistakes, especially the bigger ones that aren't as clear cut. They can help you navigate the waters if you're unsure and even help to pinpoint why something was wrong.
I for one still am bothered by mistakes I have even made just a few years ago in the workplace. I still remember mistakes I made in school, too. But in those instances, I will never forget what happened and try not to let it happen again.
Any mistakes you'd care to share? Or lessons learned? How do you handle when you make a mistake?
Why I've been "Fallon" for Jimmy since day onePosted by: | Comments
As a devoted fangirl of all things Jimmy Fallon, you can imagine the heartbreak that ensued when I woke up on Tuesday morning only to realize that I'd slept through the premier of "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon."
A Jimmy computer background and "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" magnet contribute to my work "deskorations," along with the wristband I wore to go on the set when I had the chance to see the show live back in September. Jimmy was certainly a driving force behind my comedic interest, and I've watched his SNL audition video more times than I can count. But when I really take a moment to analyze why I admire the guy so much, it's not his dreamy portrayal of Ben Wrightman in the 2005 flick "Fever Pitch," nor is it his uncanny resemblance to "How I Met Your Mother's" Ted Mosby. It's not even his boyish charm, nor his remarkable ability to pull an accurate impression of anyone on the planet. Nay; the main reason I've been "Fallon" for Jimmy since his first appearance on "SNL" is his obvious passion for his career.
While it likely provoked a cringing Lorne Michaels, I always adored the "SNL" skits where Jimmy would have no choice but to surrender to his own laughter. A prime example is in the classic "More Cowbell" skit, when a drumming Jimmy just can't contain himself in the presence of a muffin-topped Will Farrell. Jimmy's zeal for his profession is further evidenced by his handling of the "Tonight Show" debacle of 2010.
In the heat of a Jay/Conan head-to-head, Jimmy's slot was affected also, and yet he retorted with class, remaining neutral and grateful for the opportunity he had. He even took a moment to praise both Conan and Jay for helping him become the host of Late Night. Fast-forward to Jimmy's "Tonight Show" premier (which I've since watched), when he said, "I just want to do the best I can, and take care of the show for a while." Yes, Jimmy's always had a way of making his enthusiasm for his profession shine through in every aspect of his career—I could go on and on.
Contrary to what you might think, I'm not writing this post in hopes that Jimmy will read it and invite me to join him on stage at tomorrow's "Tonight Show" (though I'd gladly accept!); but I'm writing to urge you, whoever you are, to find an occupation you love. It doesn't have to be your first job. It doesn't have to come with big bucks. Just tap into your interests, weigh your opportunities, and find something that has you aching to do your best; something you want to take care of for a while.
The Nicknames We LovePosted by: | Comments
It's February 13th and love is in the air. In the spirit of Valentine's Day we want to discuss one thing I love about the industry–the nicknames.
Whether they're wildly off or spot-on, no one can deny that we're "loveable" in the industry, so that must be why we're given nicknames:
- Spin masters or spin doctors. So, I definitely don't agree with this one, but sometimes I suppose SOME do have to put a "spin" on things, but then you get a terrible sense of what we do. However, I do like the musical group, so I will take this as a compliment.
- Flack. From my quick online research I see that the origin of this name is unknown, but started popping up in the 40s. It feels very "His Girl Friday" and that I might start talking like an old timey reporter. I'm into it.
- PR pros. Everyone calls themselves a "PR pro" on Twitter and other social media. But why? The only "pros" I hear in any titles is really with "professional wrestlers."That is a connection I don't think the industry needs.
What are your thoughts on the nicknames? Are there any you especially love or hate?


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When's the last time you went to the movies as a family? Yeah, it's expensive, what with the price of tickets and concessions. But today, price is no barrier at the Missouri History Museum (Lindell Boulevard and DeBaliviere Avenue; 314-746-4599 or www.mohistory.org). Today at 10:30 a.m., the museum hosts a family film days program, with a free screening of the Disney classic, Mary Poppins. And who doesn't love Mary Poppins? As Bert the chimney sweep will tell you, she's the tip-top. Family film days continues once a month through March, with screenings of Despicable Me (January), Cinderella (February) and the 1971 version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (March).
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The new king of conscious soul, Mali Music's latest album, Mali Is..., came to earth at No. 2 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart. It was pushed there by a first single, "Beautiful," that encourages us to "put our lighters up" in a nod to Lil Kim's Brooklyn anthem but with a smoother side of edi ... More >>
I still don't have DVR, but I do now have a refurbed Roku box from Woot, which is nice. I mention this because any single episode of Battlestar Galactica that you can stream from Netflix is a million times better -- no hyperbole here, I really mean a million times better -- than any single episod ... More >>
Earlier this week we looked at some of the most memorable fast food commercials from the 1980s. Now it's time to charge your flux capacitors for a trip back to see some of the best and most sexually perverse booze ads the 80's had to offer. 5. Bud Light: Spuds Mackenzie Who are the ad wizards that ... More >>
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Sign-Up for Valve's Game Streaming Beta
Gaming giant Valve has recently announced that later this year it will start a beta test for the upcoming streaming functionality for it's digital game-download service Steam. Players who want to be part of the beta for this service should join the new Steam In-Home Streaming community.
With the Streaming feature, Valve plans to make playing computer-based games more like playing console games. The idea: Run the game on a powerful system, such as a game-optimized desktop PC; then stream that game to a less powerful computer, say a laptop in your living room, whether you are playing it right there on the couch or hooking it up to your TV.
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The In-Home Streaming will be a key feature for the company's upcoming Steam Box — a specialized TV set-top box running the Linux-based SteamOS. Steam games made for Linux will run with little work, but considering that about 90% of games on Steam are made for Windows and not Linux, the In-Home Streaming is necessary to send those games from your computer to the Steam Box.
Along with the announcement in September of the SteamOS and Steam Box, came a Steam Controller. The ecosystem that these three provide, supported by in-house streaming, is Valve's attempt to keep computer games competing with console gaming for home dominance.
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0rolli59 , November 11, 2013 10:30 AMInteresting! Wonder how performance will compare.
0Stryter , November 11, 2013 10:34 AMI would think that performance-wise, this would be much better than a service like OnLive, since you don't necessarily have to have a beefy internet connection. You just need a router that supports high bandwidth, which most do nowadays.
0jimmysmitty , November 11, 2013 10:42 AMQuote:Interesting! Wonder how performance will compare.
So long as you have a decent router (i.e. a high end Asus and not some crappy DLink) with gigabit LAN you will probably do fine.
I sign up for pretty much every Steam beta and have gotten in most of them (still waiting for SteamBox, never know I guess).
This looks like a good way to have a high powered PC run the game and a small HTPC stream it. Make it easier to say play platformers on the TV with a gamepad.
-2seshysama , November 11, 2013 10:53 AMwait. am i freaking missing something? Are they wanting us to spend hundreds on a steam box, just to stream the game from our $1000 gaming computer, TO the steam box, TO a monitor? THEN WHATS THE FREAKING POINT OF THE STEAM BOX. WHY NOT JUST HOOK THE GAMING COMPUTER TO THE MONITOR. PLEASE SOMEONE TELL ME, IM CONFUSED.
1catfishtx , November 11, 2013 11:11 AM@seshysama
I don't know about others, but I do not want my gaming PC in my living room. It's big, has a lot of wires going to it, and will not fit on my living room shelf. My wife has a thing for visible wiring, so all components are mounted and wired in a way that everything is hidden.
0heero yuy , November 11, 2013 11:14 AM^ you don't have to stream there are apparently a lot of devs who say they are going to port their stuff over to Linux (steamOS)
but if you have a big machine you could install steamOS (by itself or dual boot) on another computer in your house (like a laptop) and play all your games on that computer
steam boxes are also not locked to just steamOS you can install windows on it if you want
1brandonjclark , November 11, 2013 11:21 AMA router is no needed at all. Only a switch. Jeez, any of you understand networking?
0coolitic , November 11, 2013 12:34 PMSteam-box isnt meant for streaming. It's just what happens when you mix console with gaming desktop.
-1Innocent_Bystander , November 11, 2013 1:17 PM"A router is no needed at all. Only a switch. Jeez, any of you understand networking? "
Most of us do. And none of us have switches anymore... Relax.
0Innocent_Bystander , November 11, 2013 1:18 PMSounds interesting. I'd love to play high end games on my laptop without frying it to bits... this might just be the ticket.
0jimmysmitty , November 11, 2013 1:34 PMQuote:A router is no needed at all. Only a switch. Jeez, any of you understand networking?
No I just work for a IT company.
Of course you can use a switch, if you need it. I don't as I have only 3 systems that can be hard wired so what's the purpose of a switch?


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I need to plan a luncheon to entertain major art collectors as well as honor a proflific feminist artist...any suggestions? Price is not an issue but quality of food and decor/ambience are PARAMOUNT!!
Definitely consider Tempo on 5th Avenue in Park Slope. Terrific food, excellent service and nice, subdued and classy ambience.
Also, its a big enough space that you can fit a rather large party without a problem.
Doesn't get much classier than the River Cafe!! Also, don't know if Five Front is open for lunch--it has a nice classy vibe and good food.
lots of places are *not* open for lunch, and I think that includes Tempo . . . although one could always ask about a special party I suppose. If I was doing that,
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It depends on what you mean by Special in the decor/amb dept. of course.
Stone Park was doing lunches, I'm not sure if they still do. Certainly worth a call.
It's very good food, classy, etc.
Brooklyn Fish Camp does lunch - good quality fish in a relaxed upscale environ.
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The art show in the backroom is *not* ready for BMA's new wing tho . . . u.g.l.y.
River Cafe is on Fulton's Landing (or more techinically on a barge docked at Fulton's Landing, right under the Brooklyn Bridge. It is just up the road from Five Front.
One other thought--wouldn't call it classy, but might be memorable--Peter Luger's. If they are beef eaters, it will be a big hit--if not, they'll probably hate it.
I second River Cafe. Good food, and very impressive view. I'm also a big fan of Conviviumn Osteria on 5th Ave., though I think they only serve lunch/brunch on the weekend. Great food, good wine selection, rustic atmosphere.


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Flank steak-- what to serve with?
- amandine May 10, 2007 04:50 PM
Barbecue flank steak with a soy-honey-red wine-garlic-thyme marinade (so nothing too piquant). What should I serve it with? My reflex is mashed potatoes but that sounds SOOO boring. (This is for mom on mother's day) Many thanks!
What about an orzo side dish?
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Confetti Vegetable Orzo
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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
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2 cups orzo -- cooked according
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1 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup carrots -- sliced in 1/4" thick
1 slices and then each slice quartered
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels -- thawed
1/2 cup frozen peas -- thawed
1/2 tsp dried thyme
salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste
Cook orzo according to package directions, leaving slightly on the creamier side.
Meanwhile, heat butter over medium heat in a nonstick sauté pan. Add carrots to pan and cook in butter for about 4-5 minutes, or under carrots are just barely tender. Add corn, peas, and dried thyme, and continue cooking for a couple of minutes until corn and peas are done.
Combine vegetables with orzo, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
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When I was a kid, my favorite dinner was flank steak, rice pilaf (some peas, baked in the oven) and fresh corn on the cob. Rice pilaf is still a fav (as is corn), simple and elegant.
Since its home cooking:
The basic technique (I hope I'm not insulting anyone here, just trying to be thorough) - saute any combination of onion, shallots and garlic for a few minutes in some oil (butter isn't a good choice for this), add the rice and stir/saute for a bit until it is all coated and starts to smell nutty, then add a bit of wine (if you do wine in food) and stir it through. Add some peas (fresh is great, frozen works), I like the little ones, salt, pepper and, to pick up the flavor from the steak, some thyme. Add stock or water or broth in the correct proportion to your rice (not quite 2 to 1), stir, cover and put in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes.
re: ccbweb
If you think mashed potato`s are boring, how about a baked potato, or like he said
rice pilaf. with a green salad, fresh salad dressing, peach cobbler/ice cream, iced
It's pretty basic, but what about roasted potatoes? You could use fingerlings or red new potatoes with rosemary, salt and pepper and olive oil? You could also include sliced onions and once done, the potatoes and the onions will be caramelized and fragrant.
Or grilled sweet potato "fries" is always a favorite!
One more idea...what about individual ramekins of macaroni and cheese (you could even jazz it up with black truffle or green chilis)? Or individual potato gratins?
Both of those can look sloppy on a plate when done casserole style, but in individual dishes look elegant.
I would do a stuffed potato. Scrub large baking potatoes and bake (without foil) until done, about one to one and a quarter hours. While potatoes are baking, put into a large mixing bowl: sour cream, butter, shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped sweet onion, and bacon bits, salt and coarse ground black pepper. Amounts to taste, depending on how many potatoes.
After they are baked, holding in one hand in a clean towel, slice in half and scoop most of the potato directly into bowl of condiments. Try to not pierce the skin. Set scooped out skins on a baking sheet. Mash ingredients together until blended well, then spoon carefully back into skins, It will be mounded higher than a half potato. Bake again until set and heated through.. Sprinkle some more grated cheese on top just before removing from oven. Dee-lish
re: steakman55
That sounds delicious and easy! Great idea!
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Mmmm, just how my grandma would make them! thanks for the memories, I'll have to make these soon. I've also read that for easy, fast flavor you can add Boursin packaged cheese for cheesy, herby flavor with good texture. Cheers, and thanks again!
My mother used to serve a pilaf-type rice dish which I still make almost every time I do flank steak.
It's just rice cooked separately in water with salt as usual.
While it's cooking, she chopped up some bacon (I mostly use turkey bacon which is almost as good) and sliced some mushrooms and sauteed both with some garlic. She added the rice to the bacon/mushroom pan, added about 4 chopped scallions, and mixed it all in. At the end she sprinkled some of the green parts of the scallions over the top. It's really great. I don't know the proportions, but usuall use about 4 strips of bacon and a bunch of mushrooms. I've also added some sliced, soaked porcini at times.
How about something easy like Hobo Potatoes? Here's a link to one version we enjoy...Google for more.
I'd do a baked potato casserole, something I concocted one Thanksgiving years ago.
Do layers of sliced potatoes with layers of cheese and sour cream, with green onions and bacon scattered throughout. Can't say as I remember about temp and cooking times, but I would do it it at high heat first to get a nice cheesy crust on top and then back it down and let the potatoes bake.
re: GroovinGourmet
Can I have that flank recipe?
see above link for my roasted cauliflower suggestion....in fact I'm making it tonight again..even those who hate caulflower will love it...it's so much easier than potatoes, but really kinda tastes like lemon garlic potatoes, but in veggie form.....think it would go well with the steak.....also, like the idea of orzo..would make something simple with scallions, fresh mint, and feta, black pepper, and olive oil, and lemon---and calamata olives chopped....easy and wonderful as side dish.......
I agree with LindaWhit's suggestion - except, I've been really into grilling up veggies, like zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, sweet onions, etc. - after they are all grilled and somewhat caramelized, I chop them up and throw them into orzo - with a tad of olive oil and some fresh grated parm. Yum. Really ridiculously simple - and you can pre-grill all of the veggies if needed. Just an idea -
Not sure where you are located but in CT the season has finally changed and jfood is changing the food from the winter to the summer. Lots more shrimp and lighter sparlier meals. So when jfood saw the flank steak, wanted to think of a non-comfort type side.
So jfood would recommend a couscous with a perky feel. Add some ginger, some scallion and maybe a little wasabi to give it a kick. A little soy and sesame oil. Top the plating with sesame seeds.
Then jfood would add some grilled asparagus on top.
re: chef chicklet
okay, i believe you are a bonafide chef because i've never heard of pansit or rice stick mein. :)
Just last night, I grilled the first of many flank steaks this summer. We had it with homemade tabbouli, homemade babaganoosh (with eggplants I'd cooked on the grill prior to the steak going on) and Afghani bread (not homemade, from Montreal) that I warmed over the coals just after I pulled the steak. Very light and refreshing, not at all the usual heavy steak dinner.
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I marinated and grilled flank steak last weekend and served it cold sesame noodles made with tahini, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and crushed red pepper. To balance the heat, I made a salad with sliced cucumbers and sweet onions, champagne vinegar and sugar. It was a delicious start of the spring season.
re: greenstate
Oh, I like that---but I would some sesame seeds and chopped scallions to the noodles---and I love cucumber salads (the persian cucumbers) with chopped roman tomatoes and fresh mint and feta or some goat cheese..so simple and great...
I just made a Rachel Ray dinner last night that was flank steak marinated with ginger/soy/lime, etc., wasabi mashed potatoes and stir fried green beans and peppers. It was really good (needed to add more wasabi than what she said) and not that difficult. Definetly different from the usual way I make it (soy, ginger, garlic, scallions)
potato/cheddar gratin, and green beans -- either sauteed w/ onions or green bean salad w/ shallot vinaigrette & grape tomatoes.
What about a nice potato roesti? Melt 1 stick of butter (!) in a nonstick skillet. Shred 3-4 medium-large Yukon gold potatoes with the grating disc of a food processor. Squeeze as much liquid as you can out of shredded potatoes. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper and transfer them to the skillet over medium-high heat. Press on the potatoes with a large spatula to make a large "cake." After 8 or so minutes, place a large plate over the skillet, invert the skillet so that the roesti falls onto the plate, then slide it back into the skillet. Continue to press with the spatula--the hot butter will ooze up through the potatoes and cook them nicely. When the other side has browned sufficiently, flip it onto the plate again. Sour cream wouldn't be at all out of line, not on Mother's Day!
re: Tom Steele
that's like my mother used to make! She'd use a vegetable peeler and peel right into the pan. I think there were onions involved too. The best part were the brown crunchy outsides!
re: NYchowcook
Some recipes call for onions, some cook the potatoes before grating them, but this really works best for me. Of course, it's little more than an excellent excuse for eating an entire stick of butter, but hey, it's not like I make it all the time!
If you like mushrooms, a nice side would be pan roasted button tops with roasted zucchini.
We often serve flank steak in a warm green salad.
Thanks guys for all your yummy suggestions. I think I'm going to go couscous for the sake of simplicity.
And I have another big question for you all-- I sent my brother on a mission to get flank steak and he came back with tri tip. Apparently the butcher at Bristol Farms told him flank steak was bad on the barbecue. wtf?!?!? Anyways, I pounded it with a tenderizer to try and flatten it a bit... is tritip going to be the same/worse/better than flank? Will it need to be sliced differently?
re: amandine
Amandine, if you marinate the tri-tip for awhile and MAKE SURE you don't overcook, you should be fine. You also didn't need to pound it flat IMO.
re: amandine
Your brother needs to NEVER go to that butcher again, because that butcher either has no idea what he's talking about, or he was deliberately lying to your brother to upsell him to a more expensive cut. Either way, extremely shady.
Flank is one of the best grilling cuts there is.
re: BarmyFotheringayPhipps
That's exactly what I thought. And the grill was fired up yesterday... maybe this is all in my head but i remember liking the flank steak more (same marinade). The flavor of the meat itself seemed to overpower the marinade in the tri tip... it was like I was eating slices of Tbone. My brother liked it though... so next time I'll do ALL the shopping. :)
A little late for a reply but I just wanted to add that as long as you're grilling the steak, why not grill some nice veggies too? Onions, asparagus, zucchini, tomato, eggplant... all good. Or something different. Pinapple slices dipped in butter and grilled. Sliced ripe bananas.
Also, sometimes when I'm serving something hot - a cold component goes nicely along side. It's a bit of a surprise and offers you the best of both worlds.
re: bryan
We did! I dressed up some big portabello mushroom caps with garlic olive oil and balsamic and salt... bbqued those and they were great. We also did the pineapple (no need for butter!!) and my family liked it... but I think I like my fruit cold. With vanilla ice cream maybe it would have been good but then I'd still rather enjoy the fruit itself. N.B dessert was fresh sweetened whipped cream with almond extract and STRAWBERRIES!


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This house was one of the first to be built on Emerald Lake and was affectionately called 'Big Red'. From the water, with its redwood stain, it does look like quite a house. It isn't a huge house, but it has a great feel and layout. The bedrooms are spaced on the left and right side of the main living area which is a kind of sunken living area with a wall of glass overlooking the lake. The lake is fun to swim in right from the homes own dock, we had tire tubes which we launched mid-afternoon. We had a special tube for the cooler ;-) and we lazily spent the summer day taking the rays till the sunset. Then to the fire pit where we kept warm. Believe me when I say that even in the summer the evenings are quite cool and delightful...no air conditioning required here, even in July


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Hunter Dog Toy - Pheasant
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|My dog a boxer really loves this toy She carries it around with her takes it to bed and enjoys searching for it It is very durable compared with other similar toys would recommend
|Although expensive this is one of the longest lasting soft pully toys weve ever had for our Border terriers worth every penny
|Our Golden Retriever loves this training toy She has chewed off the Mallards break and end of the legs but loves Retrieving the toy
|I have seen this product costing more on other sites. It is an excellent product to assist in gundog training. Looks and feels very life like for the dog
|Its her favourite toy!
|Mine must have been a duff one. Bought it to train a 4 month old Working Cocker Spaniel but it fell apart at the seems after 30 minutes use. All the pup done was retrieve it and shake the living day lights out of it on his way back to me.
PetPlanet Says:
We would like to thank the customer in this review for their comments and apologise for any inconvenience caused. We have contacted the customer in this review direct and are pleased to advise that the matter has been resolved satisfactorily. No toy is indestructible and we always recommend supervised play especially with puppies and avid chewers.