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Nintendo 3DS smashes advance order record
Looked ok, but not paying £230, when its only $157 in the USA.
Apple kills browse-and-get-hacked bugs in iOS
why the fuss?
I have a 2MB download speed on my broadband, the new OS took 12 minutes to download and install on the iPhone, as stated above its a complete OS download not a patch, I don't think that having to plug my Phone into my computer for 12 minutes is really such a big deal.
Both the Apple haters and the FanBois really need to calm down a bit.
Flash finally finagled onto iPhone
no flash thanks
one of the reasons i got an iPhone was so there would be no flash on it, flash ads in web sites are a pain in the ass.
Disgruntled fanbois sought for iPhone 4 Apple prosecution
take it back for a refund
If its not working or your not satisfied just take it back, how hard is that?
I bought things from shops, that havnt been fit for the purpose as advertised, I took them back and got a refund, then went and bought something else.
About time that companies started having a go at the lawyers and sue them.
Google can kill or install apps on citizen Androids
apple haters google lovers
perhaps all the people that love (apple/google) or hate (apple/google) will now realise that every company is in it to
a make money, and
b protect their money making hardware/software
Lords: Analogue radio must die
fm is not crap
I get great reception on my FM radio why would I want a digital radio. If it's anything like freeview reception it will be a piece of crap, my ITV C4 channels are always breaking up cos they send it all on the same channel on freeview, why would I trust them with my radio.
Not to mention the environmental cost of scrapping perfectly good radio's for new digital ones.
Intel: Just 3,000 employees run Windows 7
Why Upgrade if you don't need to?
I have a 4 year old iMac and a 8 Year old PC, and no intention of upgrading either, I don't have to as they are both doing what they were bought for. Can't see any reason to upgrade just to put more profits into someone else's pockets.
Apple iPhone tops 2009 smartphone sales
who cares
I can listen to music while I surf on the iphone and have an IM season active, given the size of a smart phone screen how many apps do you really need running at one time.
I admit that the iPhone is not the greatest phone for everyone, but don't slag it off as the worst either.
Its a good smartphone that suits a percentage of customers, same as every other phone. I really don't get the "my phone's better than yours" crap, same as the PC vs Mac flame's, who cares.
Buy what suits you and let others do the same.
Apple iPad vs netbooks: fight not over yet
iPad will be ok
Your missing the point of the iPad, its not for people that want to run linux or windows or even for that matter OSX, its for people that don't want an OS at all, that don't want to have to download drivers, or virus checkers, or have to know how to install or un-instal programs. its for people who only want to surf, do email, watch a casual movie or tv show, people that don't need, want, or even know how to multi task, and there are a lot of these people, my brother is one of them he CANNOT use a computer, as soon as 2 programs are running he loses all idea of where to find which program is doing what, if its not visible its not running as far has he is concerned. So the iPad may not be for you or even for me, but it will appeal to a lot of non teck punters.
Russia assigns $16.7m for nuclear spaceships
Bring back Project Orion, was a great idea that would have made space travel "fairly" cheap had it been completed.
Star Trek to boldly go (again)
No Borg Please
loved the 1st film, but hope they don't go with the Borg for the 2nd, the Borg have been done to death frankly.
Hackintosher goes titsup
Get over it that the way all software is sold
thing is you don't own the software you rent the software. I remember having the same argument against the software providers for our back office system, and all the systems we have used in the last 20 years, the agreement is ALWAYS you are paying for a software licence NOT the software. so in the last 3 systems they provide the hardware and the software together.
I don't like it but thats the way it is, if you don't agree don't sign up.
Apple silences Psystar's rebel yell with injunction
its not a CD
You buy a CD on the understanding that you CAN play it on any CD player.
You buy OSX on the understanding that your CAN ONLY play it on a Mac. Don't see the problem if you don't want to use it on an Apple, buy a PC and run Windows or Linix.
Microsoft ordered to halt Win XP sales in China
that what they did to Apple
That what MS did to Apple in the 80s they had a licence to use Apples stuff for win 3.1, but they used the code graphics etc in win 95, eventually settled out of court and paid Apple, Apple by then needed the money so had to settle. Am not surprised that they are still doing this kind of thing.
Europe welcomes Dell's
Mac Mini Zino HD
extra £50, extra £500 more like on the Dell website
Snow Leopard redumps Intel's Atom
could just be they are optimizing the code to run on the processors that they sell, Snow Leopard was developed for taking advantage of 64bit and was optimized.
There doesn't have to be another motive, and I would think that they know that the Hackintosh community will fine a fix fairly quickly.
It could I also be a way to help stop psystar or support their legal argument against them.
Brown declines to resign
MP, MEP, MSP etc
They are professional liars all of them.
Extortionist targets jailbroken iPhones
I have a PC in the house that I can tinker with, do what I want take apart, put in Windows or Linix. The fact that I choose to have an iPhone does not make me a fanboy. I knew what the restrictions where when I bought it, so I don't jailbreak cos it does what I want, if it didn't I would get something else.
So not sure where the wrapped round Apples finger comes from, unless its the fact that I can't stand whiny prats complaining about having to hack a phone that is clearly locked down and sold on that basis.
Hey if you want to hack you phone thats your choice, but my point is don't moan about it being locked, it was locked when you bought it and you knew it was locked, if it bothered you so much get something else.
shafted by everyone
Given that every piece of software you "buy", and most hardware comes with conditions on how you are allowed to use it, I would think that people would be used to terms and conditions. I got an iPhone cos it suits me, if it didn't suit me I would "buy" another phone and use that with what ever terms and conditions that Phone/supplier/Carrier came with.
All this bleating about its my phone I will do what I want, is crap. You agreed with the terms and conditions when you signed up and bought the phone. live with it, or get another make of phone elsewhere its that simple.
not worth it
Thought about jail breaking, but with the app store its not worth the hassle.
I guess however that this shows that Apple are in the right in locking down the phone for the average user anyway. If you then want to remove that protection yourself, fair enough, but watch out for this to become more common now that smart phones (not just iPhones) are becoming the norm.
Nurse Lovelace gives hardened lag 55-hour stiffy
"Hard" Labour
Saves on Viagra though
Microsofties lose their iPhones
Silly or what
Bit sad really. Does it matter really which phone your using, if your comfortable using it you will be more productive, surely that make you more cost effective, rather than having to use a phone you don't like, want or can use.
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However, the calendar, which would go into effect next fall, is drawing strong opposition from the city teachers union, which says it violates provisions in its contract concerning changes in work conditions.
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The change was prompted partly by the realization the district can meet the state mandates for minimum instruction based on days or hours. The required 990 hours for high school and middle school instruction would be compressed into 175 days, with the school year ending about a week earlier than it would under the 180-day calendar.
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Under the proposal, the additional class time would be incorporated into the school day by cutting the lunch period in the high schools, currently about 50 minutes, in half.
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Hierarchy, does not recognize that the USA needs USA executives and employees to run the operations and not expats. Serious leadership issues with executive team that has been left in place and with new team of managers.
Manage your operations in the USA with USA managers as you would in Brazil and Spain and you will do a much better job of building a winning team in the USA. Do a better job of communicating with the employees and not managing through fear tactics.
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Friends of Britney Cross, a former coworker of Clayton Courtney & a business owner with property close to where Britney was found spoke to NBC15 this afternoon.
Earl Schultz ran Janesville's City Ice for a long time before it shut its doors last year.
"I have no fear, I've been here for 50, 60 years," he said.
The business has been around since 1858 -- it's right off of the Rock River, beneath a set of railroad tracks.
"It's a tragedy but it doesn't put fear in to me," Schultz said.
He says his business is only a couple hundred feet from where Britney Cross' body was found early Monday morning.
"It's an unfortunate thing that happened," he said.
The area behind City Ice is known to be filled with people who drink alcohol and do drugs, according to Schultz, but he says he's tolerant.
"I get along with them well."
Still, the woods behind Schultz's business are sprinkled with trash that speaks a pretty clear message -- anything from empty beer cans to leftover pill cases.
Just as I was walking through the wooded area, two people came up to me who said they were close friends with Cross.
Although they didn't want to go on camera, they said that Cross and Courtney had dated in the past -- and described Courtney as "obsessive" and "crazy" while describing Cross as "innocent" and someone who wanted "everyone to be happy".
Opinions seem to be split, though.
One of Courtney's former co-workers, who did not want to be identified, said that Courtney was a good guy.
"I really looked forward to working with him everyday," he said.
The former co-worker also said that what Courtney is being accused of came as a surprise.
"As far as this extreme of an action, I didn't expect it, no."
Courtney is expected back in court on Friday.
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We look forward to the 67th Annual KW Kiwanis Music Festival, which will run from April 20th to May 2nd, 2015. Registration will be from December 1, 2014 to January 22nd, 2015 via online registration and snail mail. We look forward to seeing you there! The KW Kiwanis Club is proud to serve the children of the world by sponsoring and providing the volunteer basis for this important community event.
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America's Top 12 ArtPlaces for 2013 are: Brooklyn, NY / The intersection of Downtown, Fort Greene, Gowanus, Park Slope and Prospect Heights Dallas, TX / The Dallas Arts District, with parts of Deep Ellum and Exposition Park Los Angeles, CA / Central Hollywood Miami Beach, FL / South Beach... View full entry »
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... Alex Lo firstname.lastname@example.com Negotiations between the government and the English Schools Foundation are going nowhere. The government wants to let go of the ESF, if not now then eventually. The ESF, however, wants to stay with increased public funding. Either outcome is acceptable. In the first case, ESF institutions would become fully-fledged independent international schools. ...http://www.scmp.com/article/985952/no-easy-options-esf-dilemma
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... Chen Wei-on gave an assurance that any decision on ESF would not be carried out hastily. 'We have no plan to immediately cancel ESF funding at this stage,' Chen told legislators at a Legco meeting to discuss the ESF. His promise came days after the government submitted a paper to the lawmakers, suggesting a gradual shift in the ESF's funding towards 'eventual ...http://www.scmp.com/article/973245/no-immediate-plans-cut-esfs-subsidy
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... In his letter ('Important questions need to be asked about how the ESF spends its money', August 2), Jim Wilson asked a few very important questions about the governance and the financial control of the English Schools Foundation. Let me point out that ESF was subjected to a stringent review of its governance and management practice by the Director of Audit in 2004. ...http://www.scmp.com/article/975771/esf-board-and-committees-make-decisions-about-costs-greatest-care
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... Dennis Chong email@example.com Negotiations between the English Schools Foundation and the government over whether ESF schools should continue to receive government funding are deadlocked, with the clock ticking on an earlier goal of finalising reform details by the end of this year. The government is considering whether funding should cease in the long term, while the ESF ...http://www.scmp.com/article/985689/deadlock-over-future-esf-subsidies
Fees might not have to go up if ESF ended 'lavish' treatment of staff
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... I am disappointed that the government has yet again demonstrated its ineffectiveness and indecisiveness, after considering to phase out the English Schools Foundation (ESF) subvention. As an educator and a parent of two children who completed their education in ESF schools, I have personally witnessed the lavish treatment meted to ESF staff. 'Lavish' is the word communicated ...http://www.scmp.com/article/973803/fees-might-not-have-go-if-esf-ended-lavish-treatment-staff
Subsidy proposal shock for ESF
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... Dennis Chong firstname.lastname@example.com The government is considering telling the English Schools Foundation that its funding may be phased out, despite a campaign launched by the ESF for an increase in its annual HK$283 million subsidy. According to a paper drawn up by the Education Bureau and to be debated in the Legislative Council on Monday, ESF schools may also be required to sign ...http://www.scmp.com/article/972774/subsidy-proposal-shock-esf
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... Contrary to Cynthia Sze's view ('Hong Kong should not pay ESF to maintain its luxurious schools', August 30), I advocate an increase in government subvention to the English Schools Foundation in order to ensure that there are enough affordable places for local and expatriate children. The ESF offers an international education at fees lower than the norm ...http://www.scmp.com/article/978161/esf-schools-contribute-international-character-city
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... The government should stop subsidising the English Schools Foundation (ESF) as its admission policy picks out Cantonese-speaking children for discrimination and favours ... like it anywhere in the world. Legally, the ESF is required to offer a liberal education in the English language without discrimination 'to boys and girls who are able to benefit from ...http://www.scmp.com/article/977570/hong-kong-should-not-pay-esf-maintain-its-luxurious-schools
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All I get is an error message from gyazo...am I doing it wrong?
Btw, the start of this episode was awesome.
All I get is an error message from gyazo...am I doing it wrong?
Btw, the start of this episode was awesome.
...play for 40 hours a day for 3 weeks
makes perfect sense
I might be one of the few that is actually a bit relieved Firelands isn't coming out as fast as we thought because myself and my guild are still progressing through the current tier and we started rushing recently thinking "oh we have to get through all of this content now and gear up to be ready for Firelands asap."
the good part about the new 5 mans is the 353 (guessing epics) should make it easier for guilds on the edge of completing raids to be a success in the normal version. A small margin, but every bit helps.
I'm kinda expecting a wave of nerfs to hit the current raid tier when 4.1 hits to help accelerate progression. I could be wrong, but it seems like it would be the right time to do it. Gear from the 5 man dungeons alone won't help that much (maelstrom prices will come down), it's mostly skill/strategy that makes the normal mode encounters difficult. Heroic progression curve feels pretty tough.
Coming back to the main point though, I think it all comes down to intention vs execution. Blizzard say they want to have more rapid patch turnover, and I like the idea... but Blizzard also have very high standards for QA and they won't ship these things "until they are done", so I think a lot rides on whether they can actually do a short PTR cycle for 4.1 and then 4.2 or whether they actually end up shipping a lot slower than they want because of their own attention to detail.
No ... just no !
The fact is that they are behind, way behind schedule and we might be behind Raid Heroic progression, but not normal progression. Lots of people don't want to clear heroics 4.0 to go to 4.1 normal.
Also it's not that they want to release patches quicker ... is that they want to release them differently than in the past.
Ulduar was released in April ... we won't see Firelands raid ready for April for sure, maybe July/August, the release date of ToC.
They should have atleast released the Firelands zone with the dailies, or the Mount Hyjal with dailies or Abbysal Maw dungeon and some other new stuff in 4.1.
What about the 2nd raid ? Where is it ? ... My impression is they have only one raid per tier from now on, or had, because no-one is talking about what was the raid on the side of defeating Ragnaros, unless Firelands has two wings or something.
That secret 2nd raid was certainly behind in the making for 4.1 patch.
Now, no Firelands raid in 4.1 means more than that. Means no PvP season ready, no new BH boss, no new content like dailies for non-raiders, no new stuff in professions for 2nd tier.
I thought they were faster, more careful this time, they had Firelands in development since Blizzcon 2010 or more, so I don't get it why they are so behind now. (Titan new MMO/ Diablo 3 took best people off development, my only normal guess)
With 4.1 ZG and ZA they are just giving something to do in between, that something is not enough for lots of players after 5-6 months.
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WTF? It never ceases to amaze me how people get so bent up about something that is free. You pay for the game itself. You pay to play it online. Patches are not a part of those payments. Patches (content or otherwise) are EXTRAS. We are not entitled to new content at any point, companies like Blizzard continue to do this to keep us playing. They could always hold all patches until a whole new expansion and then what would you do?
I've said it on other forums and I'll say it here, a patch is akin to going to a burger joint and ordering just a burger. Then, while you are eating said burger, the management rushes over to your table with fries and a coke and says, "hey, uh, so we kind of figured the burger on its own wasn't quite enough so we decided to upgrade your meal with this drink and fries. The extra food should make for a better meal." Patch = free food.
Quit the QQ and be happy with the FACT that Blizzard at least cares enough about their product to have entire teams working on it endlessly since its release.
I'm not QQing ... I'm just writing what Blizzard promised and what expectation was and I'm only guessing because Blizzard doesn't tell us stuff until we data-mine it or find out wwithout them wanting us to know ...
My main point is this:
Now, no Firelands raid in 4.1 means more than that. Means no PvP season ready, no new BH boss, no new content like dailies for non-raiders, no new stuff in professions for 2nd tier etc etc ...
You should stop insulting.
If I insult, it's because I get tired of people blasting something they have not taken the time to understand. Educate yourself about the situation and then see where you are. You certainly won't be crying on forums afterward.
Lore had good information...the comments here make us all stupider for having read them. Good job guys.
Next time watch the video.
It's amazing how the QQ being brought up was addressed in the video by Lore what... five... six times?
Firelands isn't "delayed".
ZG and ZA are just being released "earlier".
Also, if Blizzard intends on having the PvP season coincide with the Firelands release... if Firelands isn't "delayed" then neither is the new PvP season. Naturally they planned it this way.
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Rawer is just like many of the people on the blizzard forums, who complain when they don't get something the way they think they should get it.
Another way to think about it is that blizzard planned for the new raid and new arena season to be released 5-6 months after expansion release (like in april/may) and are just giving ZA/ZG along with the balance changes as an early bonus. Just because 4.1 changed to 4.2 and now they are releasing changes earlier doesn't mean anything is delayed.
If you don't like the job they are doing, then either complain to them directly under the blizzard support tab or use your power of the consumer and stop paying for the service.
Btw, the correct website Lore mentioned in the end is:
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Again ... I'm not qqing ... I'm QQuestioning things ...
Lore thought just like me at first then made the step back. Excuse me but I don't see ZG/ZA brought "earlier" but "on time" and I see Firelands late in development. Zarhym corrected Bashiok because of that, cos people were questioning raid progression as a motive for all new content patch delay.
You don't even imagine what I think I should get or not get ... all those things I said were stuff Blizzard said it will be and then they changed their mind. You can check forums, old site on google cache, youtube Blizzcon panels etc.Rawer is just like many of the people on the blizzard forums, who complain when they don't get something the way they think they should get it.
They had Firelands on the Blizzcon 2009 ...
I'm negative, I know ... but I'm not happy pink life double-rainbow "cool I'm not 12/12 on HC yet anyway" either. I'll repeat myself , I don't care about the Firelands raid, I care of all the futures that should have been brought up with the new tier(new dailies, new quests, new zones, new gear, epic gems whatever). ZG/ZA most people will only do first week unless there will be a gimmick like rewarding Valor points and the quests leading will be done in 30-45 mins and that's it.
I'm curious what people think will be the release dates of next content patches, big or small ... cos Lore said six month is a good margin for new raid content patch ... well I doubt 4.2 will be ready for May.
Although it is fine to agree or disagree with what Lore thinks, (and by all standards, that's what a forum is made for and understanding this is part of moderating certain forums) I would like to remind people that insulting each other because we agree or disagree with certain points shouldn't be ever made into an argument.
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We hope all of you have enjoyed yet another fun-filled year of home swapping and wish you many more to come!
This issue arrives during the height of our home exchange season and with it comes some very useful advice sent in from our members that we hope will help us all.
We are always looking for home swapping stories to share with you and this issue brings a couple of experiences that emphasize the importance of remaining forthright, thorough and respectful throughout the process of home exchanging.
Our "Media Focus" section has a couple articles that have come our way over the past few months. We are pleased to report that the articles are from HomeLink members. Our thanks to both of you for your wonderful articles and help in expanding the awareness of the incredible world of home swapping.
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We hope you enjoy the rest of your Summer and wish you safe and wonderful home exchanges over these coming months.
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Below is the article written by our member, Emily Hedrick, from Charlotte, NC. She goes into great detail explaining the process of house swapping, from deciding if it is for you to searching for an exchange partner and then how to prepare for the exchange. Thank you very much for this informative article on the world of house exchanging!
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This next article is from HomeLink Canada members, Michael & Sally Geller. Michael is a well-known architect and brings an interesting perspective to their exchange experience by way of his architectural perspective and expertise while visiting Spain.
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This HomeLink Connection issue brings together two rather unfortunate situations, where our members have suffered last minute cancellations.
Of course, unforeseen events happen that leave no other option than cancellation and we are fully aware that 99% of our members hold themselves to the highest standards of honesty and respect for one another. However, the two instances we refer to here did not have legitimate reasons for cancellations. Further, the fact they happened within a month of each other, recently, has raised enough concern that we believe it necessary to address this with all of you.
We are confident these members believe their reasons for cancelling are valid but both could have been resolved through a sincere and thoughtful effort on their part. Unfortunately, this was not the case and, as a result, two unsuspecting and trusting HomeLinkers found themselves in very unfortunate economic situations.
We have decided to leave the specifics of each story out of this discussion in order to remain focused on the items needing to be addressed.
The first incident occurred due to a new member juggling multiple exchange requests simultaneously without informing his potential exchange partners of this fact.
In a nutshell, he agreed, in writing, to two exchanges, then cancelled the first one without a valid reason (especially in light of the fact he had not cancelled the second). After repeated, failed attempts at asking for his help and for an honest explanation of his actions, his membership was permanently revoked.
We can't emphasize enough, the importance of being honest with your potential exchange partner about your expectations and conditions surrounding the exchange.
If you are not certain of your dates and destinations, simply tell your exchange partner so. Also, let them know if you are considering other offers for particular dates and destinations and that you will be making a decision within "X" amount of days. Don't string them along with the false assurance you are discussing an exchange only with them. This way they know the exchange is tentative and won't purchase tickets &/or commit to dates until further communication from you.
Once you are certain you can travel to their country during the dates discussed, agree to these details and any other specific items you deem important either through written email communication or through our electronic Exchange Agreement Forms (EAF).
When some written form of your agreement is in place, both exchange partners should be able to move forward, with confidence, in purchasing airline tickets.
Of course, we are always here to help in anyway we can in finding an alternate exchange. Fortunately, for the exchange partner who was at the receiving end of this cancellation, we were indeed able to find an alternate exchange.
The second instance of an exchange cancellation without valid reason raises concerns about the ability to see potential obstructions to an exchange before they occur and to take these into consideration before committing to an exchange.
This cancellation occurred because the renter of the home that was to be exchanged refused to vacate the home for the dates agreed upon. Therefore, our member was not able to stay there.
The exchange partner who cancelled stated it was out of her control that her renter refused to leave the home-for-exchange. However, this member should have foreseen this scenario as renters usually have all the rights when it comes to vacating the premises.
That being said, we are not certain about the laws in that country regarding renters, however, the HomeLink member who cancelled should not have offered this home in the first place since it was being occupied (by a long-term renter) and there was no guarantee, evidently, that it would be vacant for the exchange.
In contrast to the first story of cancellation, this member had offered alternate accommodations for our members, but the offer did not cover the two-week time period originally agreed upon via signature on our EAF. The offer was for just 4 days. Further the alternate offer was for a hospitality exchange, which our members were not comfortable with.
Unfortunately, this attempt by the cancelling member was not a sufficient alternative for our members and they now have to pay for commercial accommodations. I do want to say, however, our HomeLink Organizer from that country did everything she could in finding a solution and ultimately helped in a very meaningful and generous way and we thank her again for going above and beyond for our member.
So, in the end, below are the items we believe pertinent to these circumstances and hope we can all come away from this better equipped for the next exchanges we enter into.
¨ Be very thoughtful and thorough when planning your next home swap vacation.
¨ Be up front about all of your concerns and surrounding circumstances of the exchange. Don't offer something that you can't guarantee will be a part of the exchange (barring unforeseen circumstances, of course).
¨ Let your potential exchange partner know if you are considering other offers and be specific about when they can expect a firm 'yes' or 'no' from you.
¨ Agree to create some form of written agreement for the exchange. We have our online Exchange Agreement Forms to use and you can always ask us for advice on what to include in an agreement.
A side note about our EAF, we are aware of the confusion our current form creates for many of you and assure you we are working to simplify the form. We will keep you posted on our progress with this.
¨ Read and re-read all written forms of communication that are pertinent to your exchange agreement before sending the email or signing an exchange agreement form.
¨ Finally, if for any reason, your exchange is cancelled, please do not hesitate contacting us for help in finding a solution. We Are Here To Help!!!
Messaging Symbols:
As you are probably aware, all messages through our internal messaging system carry a symbol indicating what type of a message it is. You can find the key to the symbols under the link called, "Full Help" at the messaging area. (Look to the lower left area of the listed messages).
The member who had inquired about these symbols also mentioned that they are not very effective indicators as to the type of message they represent. The message sender is responsible for selecting the appropriate symbol for the message, except for the initial exchange request sent.
I have informed him, and now all of you, that I have added this to our list of improvements for our website and will inform you or our progress with this.
Trading Keys:
Annalisa, our HomeLink Italy Colleague, recently addressed the issue of how her members are accustomed to trading keys with their exchange partners.
Of course, the manner in which you choose to do this is completely left to your discretion, however, we felt it important to inform you how our Italian member are accustomed to doing so.
I have included a couple of her emails directly below to avoid any misinterpretation.
June 2011:
Please inform your subscribers that Italian postal service is not so reliable as in other countries so hardly no one in Italy will accept to send their keys. [an exchange will not happen if their exchange partner] insist on having keys sent via post.
It is not a matter of trust of the families, It is simply a matter of trust on the Postal service.
"…People here want to hand keys personally or ask friends to hand them. Much safer and more friendly.
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