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SES (Paris:SESG)(LuxX:SESG) and O3b Networks announced today that Digicel has contracted capacity on SES' NSS-9 satellite and O3b's Medium Earth Orbit fleet to provide high quality internet bandwidth for their cellular network in Papua New Guinea.
Under the multi-year agreement, the fast growing mobile phone network provider will use the C-band capacity on the NSS-9 satellite at 183 degrees East and the O3bTrunk service to continue to deliver high-quality voice and high-speed mobile data services to its customers across Papua New Guinea.
"As a long-term partner of Digicel, we understand their business needs and are pleased to meet them again by collaborating with O3b Networks," said Ferdinand Kayser, Chief Commercial Officer at SES. "The contract with Digicel is a fine example of how geostationary and Medium Earth Orbit satellites complement each other to offer a unique connectivity solution. The comprehensive coverage of the NSS-9 satellite, coupled with the high throughput and low latency offered by the O3b constellation, will enable Digicel to provide reliable and cost-efficient cellular network services to their customers in Papua New Guinea."
"Digicel is an innovator in mobile services in the Pacific region. O3b is pleased to support their ongoing innovation with a cost-effective solution to extend coverage with O3b's high capacity, low latency satellite transport," said Steve Collar, CEO of O3b Networks.
John Mangos, CEO of Digicel Papua New Guinea, commented on the agreement, "We at Digicel are continually looking to ensure the best possible customer experience by innovating and delivering the best technology to our customers across the Pacific region. We look forward to working with SES and O3b Networks to expand our network capacity to service our growing customer base in Papua New Guinea."
SES and O3b Networks will be at PTC 2013 from January 19 to 23. SES' Vice President of Asia-Pacific Glen Tindall will participate in a roundtable "Broadcasters and the Carrier ID Initiative" on January 20 at 11am. Steve Collar will speak at the Executive Insight Roundtable "Improving Efficiency and Expanding Horizons" on Monday January 21 at 11:45am.
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About O3b Networks Ltd.
O3b Networks Ltd. is a global satellite service provider building a next-generation satellite network for telecommunications operators, Internet service providers, enterprise and government customers in emerging markets. The O3b system will combine the global reach of satellite with the speed of a fiber‐optic network providing billions of consumers and businesses in nearly 180 countries with low‐cost, high‐speed, low latency Internet and mobile connectivity. O3b Networks' investors are SES, Google, Liberty Global, HSBC Principal Investments, Northbridge Venture Partners, Allen & Company, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Sofina, Satya Capital and Luxempart. O3b Networks is headquartered in St. John, Jersey, Channel Islands.
About SES
SES is a world-leading satellite operator with a fleet of 52 geostationary satellites. The company provides satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators and business and governmental organisations worldwide.
SES stands for long-lasting business relationships, high-quality service and excellence in the broadcasting industry. The culturally diverse regional teams of SES are located around the globe and work closely with customers to meet their specific satellite bandwidth and service requirements.
SES (Paris:SESG)(LuxX:SESG) holds participations in Ciel in Canada and QuetzSat in Mexico, as well as a strategic participation in satellite infrastructure start-up O3b Networks. Further information under: www.ses.com.
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I have another quick and cute card for you today featuring some of Stampin' Up's great designer series paper. I really like the colors and the ocean theme of the By The Shore DSP. It has a matching stamp set, Seaside Shore, which I didn't use on today's card. Instead I used the very punny "Best Fishes" from the Jar of Love stamp set.
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Hi; On a machine I have running Ubuntu 64-bit I keep an SBCL core dump of a LAN web server which is set up with a cron to launch in the event the machine is restarted. A few weeks ago I installed 10.10 beta Ubuntu Maverick on the machine, built a fresh copy of SBCL, rebuilt the core and dumped it. It worked fine. Yesterday, I did an "apt-get upgrade" to upgrade a number of libraries that were causing problems in some other applications. When I restarted the machine the webserver core didn't restart, giving this error message: Starting servers CORRUPTION WARNING in SBCL pid 1129(tid 140737353971456): Memory fault at ae03e000 (pc=0x1000b80955, sp=0x7ffff4c726a0) The integrity of this image is possibly compromised. Continuing with fingers crossed. Error: Problem running initialization hook #<FUNCTION WEBSERVER::START-THE-SERVERS>: Unhandled memory fault at #x2AAAAE03E000. Thinking that one of the basic libraries must have been updated, I checked out the latest SBCL, rebuilt it, and rebuilt all my fasl's before building the webserver core again. But it made no difference. Now I don't know what to do. I can start emacs and slime, hand compile the webserver and it runs just fine. But when I attempt to dump the core then start it, I get exactly the same error message above each time. Any ideas? $ uname -a Linux golum 2.6.35-22-generic #33-Ubuntu SMP Sun Sep 19 20:32:27 UTC 2010 x86_64 GNU/Linux $ sbcl This is SBCL 22.214.171.124, an implementation of ANSI Common Lisp. More information about SBCL is available at <http://www.sbcl.org/>. Regards, Jeff
bringing it back to the list, as the solution was found: > if you start a swank server, then this might be related: > https://bugs.launchpad.net/slime/+bug/444427 > > although not probable if it only happened after the some upgrades... > Maybe low probability but good hunch, Attila. After browsing through > that bug report I tried unsetting the swank *log-output* and it seems > to fix it: > > (defun start-the-servers() > (setf swank:*log-output* nil) > (handler-bind ((serious-condition (lambda (c) > (declare (ignore c)) > (sb-debug:backtrace)))) > (rest-of-code))) > > Now the question is why? Or maybe better, why now? as far as i understand it should always crash, but Nikodemus has more insight in this. > Do I injure my code in any way from just leaving the swank:*log-output* > set to NIL there? i'm not sure, but i'm using the proposed solution in the bug report for a good while now. -- attila
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At the bottom of Page 8 is the test circuit which shows where the CL(pF) goes, in regards to a circuit diagram, but I don't understand that circuit diagram. Is the D.U.T. the chip they are testing?
For context what I'd like to do when I get these chips is put 4 of them in series to count the amount of time it takes sound to go from one ultrasonic transducer to another with as high of accuracy as I can.
So I can calculate the speed of air traveling through a pipe so I can know the volume of air traveling through it, In the volume of 1-200 Liter per minute hopefully with a resolution greater than .1 LPM through a 1" PVC pipe.
I could probably go smaller but I am limited by the blower blowing the air to have at least 2 Kpa with a minimum of 200 LPM and I don't have any information on how the flow will drop as the pressure increases. So I'm worried if I go too small on the pipe I'll get to much of a pressure drop before I get to the outlet where I need that much pressure.
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The food was excellent with items children enjoyed. Everything was fresh, nicely presented. Nothing was disliked.
This place is phenomenal! We relied on others' ratings and picked this place for dinner on Friday night. Oh, thank you other raters!!! Husband had the Farfalle Bolognese, I had the Macaroni Gratin (features applewood smoked bacon and gruyere, emmentaler, and 2 other cheeses in the sauce). Neither of us would give the other a bite until I, regrettably, got full and let him finish my dish. Both were excellent, and so flavorful in a traditional way yet with something extra. We had the Bibb Lettuce Salad with Manchego cheese as a starter and I loved it. I'm going to attempt to recreate both the salad and the macaroni dish at home, only because I was unable to persuade the staff at Fig to open another location near my house! As a testament to the fabulous flavor, on Saturday at lunchtime, we had to choose a location for our last meal in Asheville. We aren't fans of repeating, so we bravely chose another venue and went there. The funny thing is how HAPPY we were this other place had a wait; we looked at each other and said "Fig Bistro?" Yes, we beat feet back there for a repeat, splendid performance. Perfect and memorable meal. Facts: They have a courtyard for outside dining when the weather accommodates. Reservations are encouraged. The price is very fair for the quality, quantity, and service they provide. Don't miss this place.
One of my wife's favorite lunch places in Asheville. The ceasar salad with salmon is outstanding, the deviled eggs are always a treat, and the staff is very attentive. To be fair we have only eaten dinner here twice but have dined here for lunch on many occasions. The brunch on Sunday has a different menu that has more of a breakfast twist. Just a good solid place to dine for lunch.
We spent our 47th anniversary in Asheville and chose Fig based on Trip Advisor reviews. It was one of our most memorable meals in a long time. The place is small and intimate, but also warm and welcoming. The small staff was welcoming while managing to be both friendly and efficient. They gave us excellent advice and information about menu items and pairings.The menu is just large enough to offer interesting, well-priced options without being overwhelming. The salads were delightfully fresh, as though the greens were just picked. I relished every bite of a unique and perfectly prepared risotto while my husband was very happy with his steak. I appreciated our server's help selecting a modestly priced wine to pair with my entree. My husband passed on dessert, but I couldn't resist the panna cotta flavored with kaffir lime. It was a heavenly ending to a memorable meal! Fig will definitely be on our short list next time we visit Asheville.
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Skip to comments.A day in the life of President Bush (12/17/05): photos & transcript of today's address
Posted on 12/17/2005 1:00:51 PM PST by Wolfstar
PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: The President is in Washington preparing for his address to the nation tomorrow evening.
Remember the following the next time some congress-critter or senator whines about not being briefed by the White House about something:
At yesterday's press briefing, Press Secretary Scott McClellan said that General Casey and Iraqi Ambassador Khalilzad briefed members of Congress on the elections and the political progress, as well as on the security progress in Iraq. Ambassador Khalilzad talked about how we would work with the new Iraqi government and assist them as they work to put a permanent government in place.
General Casey gave an update on the security situation, and another sign of progress was that the violence was down yesterday. McClellan said we know that the terrorists and Saddam loyalists want to continue to carry out their attacks. And we expect that violence will continue. That's why we've got to continue to work to train and equip the Iraqi security forces going forward. We are making important progress. There are still challenges ahead. At this point, though, we congratulate the Iraqi people for a great day yesterday.
And now for a little fun -- it is Christmas time, after all...
President Bush discloses iPod playlist
President George Bush yesterday discussed the contents of his iPod in greater detail with Sky News, noting various artists as he toyed with Apple's "high tech stuff." The Commander In-Chief perused his selections, listing among the The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss, The Archies, Aretha Franklin, and "Dan" McLean as favored artists, among others on his playlist. One bystander quickly corrected the president, reminding him that Don, not Dan, was the artist who sang "American Pie." Bush remarked that "Bono came in and dropped his new iPod on me," comparing his older device to the lead singer of U2's iPod nano. "This is a clunker compared to the newer version," Bush said. The President failed to mention whether Bono's singing with U2 is among his selections. The music-fan-in-chief also took time to mention that his iPod "can shuffle the shuffle."
QUOTE OF THE DAY: This is the entire transcript of today's Presidential Radio Address, without question the most important such address since World War II. I have emphasized portions with bold type.
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning.
As President, I took an oath to defend the Constitution, and I have no greater responsibility than to protect our people, our freedom, and our way of life. On September the 11th, 2001, our freedom and way of life came under attack by brutal enemies who killed nearly 3,000 innocent Americans. We're fighting these enemies across the world. Yet in this first war of the 21st century, one of the most critical battlefronts is the home front. And since September the 11th, we've been on the offensive against the terrorists plotting within our borders.
One of the first actions we took to protect America after our nation was attacked was to ask Congress to pass the Patriot Act. The Patriot Act tore down the legal and bureaucratic wall that kept law enforcement and intelligence authorities from sharing vital information about terrorist threats. And the Patriot Act allowed federal investigators to pursue terrorists with tools they already used against other criminals. Congress passed this law with a large, bipartisan majority, including a vote of 98-1 in the United States Senate.
Since then, America's law enforcement personnel have used this critical law to prosecute terrorist operatives and supporters, and to break up terrorist cells in New York, Oregon, Virginia, California, Texas and Ohio. The Patriot Act has accomplished exactly what it was designed to do: it has protected American liberty and saved American lives.
Yet key provisions of this law are set to expire in two weeks. The terrorist threat to our country will not expire in two weeks. The terrorists want to attack America again, and inflict even greater damage than they did on September the 11th. Congress has a responsibility to ensure that law enforcement and intelligence officials have the tools they need to protect the American people.
The House of Representatives passed reauthorization of the Patriot Act. Yet a minority of senators filibustered to block the renewal of the Patriot Act when it came up for a vote yesterday. That decision is irresponsible, and it endangers the lives of our citizens. The senators who are filibustering must stop their delaying tactics, and the Senate must vote to reauthorize the Patriot Act. In the war on terror, we cannot afford to be without this law for a single moment.
To fight the war on terror, I am using authority vested in me by Congress, including the Joint Authorization for Use of Military Force, which passed overwhelmingly in the first week after September the 11th. I'm also using constitutional authority vested in me as Commander-in-Chief.
In the weeks following the terrorist attacks on our nation, I authorized the National Security Agency, consistent with U.S. law and the Constitution, to intercept the international communications of people with known links to al Qaeda and related terrorist organizations. Before we intercept these communications, the government must have information that establishes a clear link to these terrorist networks.
This is a highly classified program that is crucial to our national security. Its purpose is to detect and prevent terrorist attacks against the United States, our friends and allies. Yesterday the existence of this secret program was revealed in media reports, after being improperly provided to news organizations. As a result, our enemies have learned information they should not have, and the unauthorized disclosure of this effort damages our national security and puts our citizens at risk. Revealing classified information is illegal, alerts our enemies, and endangers our country.
As the 9/11 Commission pointed out, it was clear that terrorists inside the United States were communicating with terrorists abroad before the September the 11th attacks, and the commission criticized our nation's inability to uncover links between terrorists here at home and terrorists abroad. Two of the terrorist hijackers who flew a jet into the Pentagon, Nawaf al Hamzi and Khalid al Mihdhar, communicated while they were in the United States to other members of al Qaeda who were overseas. But we didn't know they were here, until it was too late.
The authorization I gave the National Security Agency after September the 11th helped address that problem in a way that is fully consistent with my constitutional responsibilities and authorities. The activities I have authorized make it more likely that killers like these 9/11 hijackers will be identified and located in time. And the activities conducted under this authorization have helped detect and prevent possible terrorist attacks in the United States and abroad.
The activities I authorized are reviewed approximately every 45 days. Each review is based on a fresh intelligence assessment of terrorist threats to the continuity of our government and the threat of catastrophic damage to our homeland. During each assessment, previous activities under the authorization are reviewed. The review includes approval by our nation's top legal officials, including the Attorney General and the Counsel to the President. I have reauthorized this program more than 30 times since the September the 11th attacks, and I intend to do so for as long as our nation faces a continuing threat from al Qaeda and related groups.
The NSA's activities under this authorization are thoroughly reviewed by the Justice Department and NSA's top legal officials, including NSA's general counsel and inspector general.Leaders in Congress have been briefed more than a dozen times on this authorization and the activities conducted under it. Intelligence officials involved in this activity also receive extensive training to ensure they perform their duties consistent with the letter and intent of the authorization.
This authorization is a vital tool in our war against the terrorists. It is critical to saving American lives. The American people expect me to do everything in my power under our laws and Constitution to protect them and their civil liberties. And that is exactly what I will continue to do, so long as I'm the President of the United States.
Thank you.
Beautiful pictures!
Great pictures, Thanks
This is my city Gdynia.
She walks for you in last image on that beach every day. Infore is where she pray for you.
I know that hill infore is my place. Not far was first gun of Westerplatte against Nazi attack of my nation. War World two have stared. Infore is place of my love to them.
Thank you all
Dear Lord, heal and preserve this land.
Go gettem, Cowboy!
Thanks for posting the President's address.
I emailed it to friends today...highlighing the same sections.
I guess great minds really do think alike ;)
What a powerful and moving video!
Dear Wolfstar: Many thanks for your words about our great President. He hasn't made any significant mistakes because God has been with him and will continue to preserve him from his unpatriotic and evil domestic enemies. One day, perhaps not long, they will be revealed and shamed. The truth is marching on!
Integro love of His Majesty Majesty of Majesty of Israel is unlimited; infore go follow him in love etro you will be in peace.
Amen, and Praises Be to our Great Lord and Savior!
Prayers needed NOW! Freeper Jmpmstr4u2 injured in IED explosion!!!!
Please remember the following members of the military and their families/friends in prayer:
~ WomanofStandard .. a dear friend's sons, Troy (Air Force) in Italy and Tyler (Army) at Ft. Bragg, NC
~ leenie312 .. son Nicholas is in the Marines
~ rintense . . friend's brother, Brian Z.
.. friend, Matt (who is a Freeper), deployed to the Mid-East
~ AF_Blue .. active-duty AF
~ fc2tomschermuly (Navy) he is a FReeper, as is his sister (mjaneangels@aolcom) and their father is a lurker
~ EuroFrog .. husband, SSG Mike, deployed to Kuwait
.. SSG Kris, friend of SSG Mike in Kuwait
~ annyokie .. son, Ian (Navy)
~ azGOPgals friends friend, Jeremy who is in the 10th Mountain Division
~ FresnoArmyBrat .. a cousin
~ Jim Robinson .. two nephews
~ tinacart .. best friend's son, Cody - 4th Infantry
~ bigghurtt .. 5 years in the Army, soon-to-be Special Forces
~ JulieRNR21 ..... friend Betty's grandson, Matt, in US Army
~ ladyinred .. Josh, newly deployed to Iraq
.. Also, Josh's sister Pamela
.. their mother now has 2 children over there and one who has just returned home
~ ntnychik .. the members of the 10th Mountain Division (which will be in Iraq for the long haul) and their families
~ Pan_Yan & Pan_Yans Wife .. friend, Mike, stateside now but expects to go back to Iraq in late winter
~ hoosier_RW_conspirator .. son Jake
~ Jaguar Girl .. nephew Jimmy is serving in the Air Force
~ Kewlhand Tek, a FReeper, is currently serving in Iraq
~ St.Mark .. nephew, somewhere between Syria and Fallujha (Marines); and son, in Twentynine Palms CA in training (Marines)
~ savagesusie .. son Cory is in Afghanistan
~ Militiaman7 ..... son, Jonathan, who is a FReeper, is in Afghanistan with the Virginia Army National Guard.
~ jonsie .. son Ryan has been in Iraq as a medic with 1st Cav since Sept. 2003, he is now guarding the green zone
~ elder5 .. brother-in-law W0-2 Brian F., Army Reserve Chopper pilot, on his 2nd tour in Iraq
~ Kate of Spice Island .. son has been sworn in as a Marine Reserve in the delayed entry program as he finishes up high school
~ Don'tMessWithTexas .. 2 brothers-in-law in the service
.. a Lt.Cmdr in US Navy deployed in Guam
.. a Major in US Army deployed in the Sunni Triangle outside Baghdad.
~ notpoliticallycorewrecked .. scoutmaster of our BSA troop, Rick (Army National Guard). His unit will be leaving for training in Sept. and shipping over to Iraq before the end of the year though he will not be going with them.
~ Texas Princess .. nephew Roland, (Air Force), currently stationed in Korea
~ an anonymous FReeper .. son, Stephen (Army), in Baghdad
~ Kentucky .. has a request for prayer from a Marine Mom whose son, Ramsey, is in Iraq
~ snowtigger .. Peter, 1/24 INF (he drives a Stryker armored vehicle) .. just shipped out to Mosul
~ homemom .. Kelsey, a young lady now serving in Iraq
~ mamaduck .. cousin, Carl, is a Sargeant Major stationed in FL right now and will deployed to Iraq after the new year
~ Pippin .. nieces husband, Sung, (Air Force and brand new American citizen) is deployed to S. Korea
..niece, Melissa, is in the AirForce, currently stationed in GA
~ Blue Scourge .. a Freeper (Air Force), leaving for basic training
~ Collier .. friend, Jim, father of 3 girls....Iowa National Guard, currently in Afghanistan
~ GOP-Pat .. cousin's husband Tommy, retired from sheriff's department in July to volunteer to go to Iraq to train the Iraqi troops.
~ SE Mom .. son Tommy, 101st AB, home now in Florida undergoing chemotherapy
~ Severa .. husband, Jason (FR screen name Hostel), USN P-3 Aircraft Mechanic
.. .. brother Wes, USAF First Lieutenant
.. .. Jason's cousin David, 101st Airborne
~ MontanaCowgirlCop .. brother Ted, who is an 18-year-old Marine medic overseas right now
~ FReeper MikeinIraq
~ reformed_dem .. brother Drew is in Iraq
~ gatorbait .. brother-in-law John (Army) and nephew Andrew (Marine) in the mid-East
~ nelibeli .. nephew Tres (Army), is serving his 2nd deployment to Iraq (he volunteered to go back!)
~ pGfwabf .. son Mark (Marines) has been assigned state-side duty after graduating from boot camp.
~ It's_me_K.E.T. .. son, Brian (U.S. Army), deployed March 6 to Iraq for 13 months.
~ FreedomHasACost .. brother Ted (Marines) is in the Middle East
~ arbee4bush .. daughter Kristen (Freeper KB4W) training for loadmaster C-17 US Air Force.
~ hoosier_RW_conspirator .. son, Jake (Army) deployed to Afghanistan
~ hoosier_RW_conspirator .. friend's son, Danny (Army) awaiting deployment for 2nd tour in Iraq
~ jch10 .. son, Maury, US Army, who is in Qatar, soon to be in South Korea before returning home
~ GVgirl .. son Nathan, active duty, California National Guard
~ herewego .. brother-in-law Robert has just left for Iraq
~ FReeper stompk has re-enlisted, this time in the Army Reserves after serving active duty in the past in the Navy, and hopes to be serving in the War on Terror soon as a medic
~ jtill .. Vic, Youth Minister at her church, will be leaving for Iraq for one year
~ BUSHdude2000 .. brother currently stationed at Fort Drum, NY, will be going to Iraq in August
~ TruthNtegrity .. Friend from church has returned from the mid-East. Retired Navy pilot hubby trying to get his wife to retire but she is committed to helping the military in her field of expertise and wants 2 more years to support the WoT.
~ Prophet in the wilderness .. nephew (Marines) has returned home from Iraq but has shipped out elsewhere.
~ LUV W .. son David is a Captain in the Air Force, currently on deployment in the mid-East
~ ntnychik .. friend's son, Erik, an Army Ranger, on second tour in Iraq
~ from hoosiermama
.. George, in Iraq
.. Bill was home but is heading back to Iraq
.. Dan, our teacher, is still working stateside and his son has been accepted to one of the Military academies (West Point I think).
.. Brad is doing his second tour in Iraq
.. Tre, from work, has reinlisted and is currently working stateside.
~ PhiKapMoms daughter, Jennifer, U. S. Navy; Jennifers husband, Tyler, U.S. Navy both currently deployed
~ Happy2BMe .. son Aaron has returned safely from Iraq (having been awarded a Bronze Star), though quite a few from his Arkansas National Guard unit made the ultimate sacrifice. Prayers for their families.
~ CyberAnt .. nephew Jody (USMC) awaiting deployment orders
~ Jet Jaguar (U. S. Air Force) - Republic of Korea
~ Sea2ShiningSea Chad, her adopted soldier
~ Marysecretary .. Jerry, a dear friend's only son, is going to Iraq
~ RoseofTexas .. Richard from Texas left for Iraq this past Feb.
~ Reagan79 .. brother, Chris, a Marine Reservist from MS, is in Iraq
~ JulieRNR21 .. a friend's grandson, Wesley in the USAF, is in Iraq
~ Slip18 .. nephew, Allen (USMC), is expecting to soon be deployed for his fourth tour of duty in the mid-East
~ Himyar ..... son, Robert (Air Guard), is home from the mid-East but volunteered for more active duty in the states
~ repubmom .. son Brian has finished basic, Airborne training and is now in Selections for Special Forces
~ TruthNtegrity .. cousin's son, Andy, is a Firstie (senior) at the US Navy Academy, and passed Phase 1 of qualifying for pilot training.
~ BonnieJ .. cousin Doug (Army) will be returning to Baghdad by December
~ BonnieJ .. cousin Josh will be going to Afghanistan with the Green Berets by the end of summer
~ OldSarge .. a FReeper, Kentucky National Guard, is deployed to the mid-East
~ SuziQ .. nephew, Alexander, an Apache Longbow pilot in Afghanistan
~ SuziQ .. cousin Johnny serving with the MS Natl. Guard in Iraq
~ SuziQ .. Chrissy, a West Point graduate and the daughter of friends, serving in Army Intelligence in Iraq
~ Marine_Uncle ..nephew LCpl Steven (USMC) currently in Iraq, second tour
~ StarFan .. son's friend Scott (USMC) just ended basic and will be deployed to Mid-East soon
~ Warriormom ..requesting prayers for the family of the Navy Seal in Afghanistan whose death has been confirmed
~ Warriormom .. updates prayer requests for Thomas Howes, Marc Gonsalves and Keith Stansell, CIA agents whose plane crashed in Columbia two years ago and are being held captive by the FARC according to a State Dept. briefing on June 27, 2005.
~ Kate of Spice Island .. cousin, Kenneth, US Navy in California
~ Keith Matthew Maupin, the soldier who was taken hostage and whose whereabouts are unknown. Prayers for his well-being and for his safe release and for strength and courage for his family.
~ Scott Speicher from Desert Storm
~ shezza .. husband in Afghanistan, brother in Germany (med-evac crew bringing wounded troops to Walter Reed), sister-in-law in Afghanistan
~ N8VTXNinWV .. brother-in-law in Afghanistan, brother in Germany (med-evac crew bringing wounded troops to Walter Reed), sister-in-law in Afghanistan.
~ notpoliticallycorewrecked .. Kenny (Marines) is going to Iraq in August. Please remember his mother, also she is having a very difficult time with this.
~ pGfwabf .. nephew Sam (Marines) leaving for Iraq in September
~ jtill .. Bob, who is the son of her friend Bess
~ hoosierkitties .. brother Philip is currently at Groton, CT, training for submarine duty
~ Jewels1091 .. Ross, friend of daughter, is about to deploy to Iraq for a year (his third deployment in the War on Terror and hes only 23!)
~ marylina .. friends son, Brandon (Navy), has returned from the Middle East and is now in San Diego, awaiting Navy Seals school
~ Jen's Mom .. daughter SPC Jennifer is in Ramadi where she is a medic
~ mtngrl@vrwc .. son Sean deployed to Iraq
~ TexKat .. son, SS Khevin (US Army), is currently in Iraq
~ Gosh I love this neighborhood .. grandson is in Germany after a year in Iraq and his Dad (National Guard) is being sent to Kosovo.
~ Ladysmith .. brother's fiance's son, Shane, is in Iraq
~ JFC .. nephew Micah who is a Marine fighting now in Iraq.
~ saberpride .. son's friend's dad, Don and his Michigan National Guard unit, currently in Iraq.
~ Kate of Spice Island .. Sister-in-law, Deanna, USAF stationed in Alaska
* ~ MozartLover .. son Ev and his National Guard unit have deployed to the Mid-east
* ~ mrs tiggywinkle .. nephew Michael is being honorably discharged from the Navy after serving 4 years in service to our country.
* ~ mrs tiggywinkle .. cousin, Jason (Army National Guard), has deployed to Iraq for a year
* ~ DebWisconsin .. nephew has graduated from his specialty training and now is in South Korea for one year.
* ~ reaganite .. gr nephew, Scott (Marine), just arrived in Iraq
* ~ patriciaruth ..
.. In Tal Afar James
.. In Mosul *Steve, Tommy
.. In Kirkuk *Timothy
.. In Baghdad Keith, Karl, Phillip, Terry, Barry, Michelle, Michael, Sheila, Lysandwr, and Rebecca
.. In Bagram, Afghanistan *Sam, Erica
.. In Irbil *Dave
.. In Kosovo *Stuart
* ~ SoldiersPrayingMom .. son Greg (FReeper jmpmstr4u2), has been injured in Iraq (back and left arm) in an IED explosion
* denotes change to the list (an addition or sometimes, thankfully, someone who has come home safely)
IOW. GWB to MSM:
Thanks for the information on jmpmstr4u2, I have just looked at his recent posts and it seems he was due home very shortly.
Prayers for him and his family at this uncertain time.
And I'll bet she knows just who needs gigging. Sic the Aggies on 'em she might.
Yes! It would be nice if the word PRESIDENT was used in front of his name. (sorry-something happened yesterday regarding this that I'm still fuming about)
Excellent tagline you have there!
That is where I have seen that look on our President's face before. The same look he had when he delivered his address yesterday (Saturday) is on his face in that memorial link of 9-11.
If they can't catch these people who are leaking vital information, there is no way to have any faith in them at all.
Thank you for sharing this powerful video.
25 minutes and counting for our awesome PRESIDENT!
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The 'MSA WAY'
MSA is no ordinary performing arts school. We've developed a cutting edge methodology for arts education rooted in compassion, dedication and ultimately achievement. We call this the 'MSA Way."
- Passion: MSA inspires passion for the performing arts in all of our students.
- Practice: We encourage our students to practice perfectly and to the best of their ability to achieve their maximum potential.
- Integrity: We work hard even when no one is watching and choose to do the right thing even when it's not the easy choice.
- Community: We understand that we can not do it alone. It takes a village. We honor our village and are grateful for the support we receive.
NEXT STAGE Campaign Update: Week 3
Today, MSA is at 49% toward its goal of reaching a historic $60,000 matching gift challenge to begin building its own black box theater. This means we have raised $29,268 and we are almost halfway to having a performance space to help enhance the creative confidence of our students on [...]
NEXT STAGE Campaign Update: Week 2
NEXT STAGE Campaign Update We are making progress toward our Campaign Matching Challenge of $60,000 to begin construction on MSA's own in-house black box theater. Thanks to many of you, as of Monday, June 6, we have raised $25,268, or 42% toward our goal! This week, we share the story [...]


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Kari Byron and Paul Ulrich (artist) have been married since Mar 2006. [view couple]
Kari Elizabeth Byron (born December 18, 1974) is an American television host and artist, best known for her featured role on the Discovery Channel show MythBusters....
Connect any celebrity with Kari Byron to see how closely they are linked... romantically!
What a babe, geeky smart, funny and gorgeous!
Kari nagyon jó nõ .... Imádunk. :**
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HBAGK Information
2016 HBAGK President
Julie DuPree, DuPree-Graf Construction
2015 Builder and Associate of the Year Announced
Dan Mitchell, Eagle CDI
Eric Weekley, ORNL Federal Credit Union
PRESIDENT'S AWARD Recipient:
Scott Davis, Eagle Bend Development
2016 Home Show Booth Award Winners Announced
A Place for Everything Closets
North Knox Siding and Windows
Noble Knights Construction Services Inc.
2016 Parade of Homes Dates Announced
Parade of Homes Dates:
The official Parade of Homes will once again be held over three weekends this fall in the beautiful surroundings of the Greater Knoxville area. Tour and shop for homes of all sizes and price ranges built by members of our organization who provide the American Dream of home ownership. This year we are proud to have co-presenting sponsors, ORNL Federal Credit Union and Tindell's, as partners in the spectacular new home promotional event.
2016 REAL Home Show
We would like to thank all vendors at our 2016 Home Show and welcome you back next year - thank you!!
3M Energy Control Consultants
84 Lumber Company
A & C Trades & Services
A & L Heating & Air
A Place for Everything Closets
Above & Beyond Marketing
Advanced Termite & Pest Control
Advanced Water Systems
Allgood Pest Solutions
American Foundation & Basement Repairs
American Home Improvements
Amish Excellence of Knoxville
Aqua Clear Water Systems, LLC
Arrow Exterminators
Aspen Contracting, Inc.
Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group
Beam of Knoxville
Bell Concrete Industries
Biles Construction, LLC
Boral Building Products
Broadway Carpets
Budget Blinds
Builders FirstSource
Capitol Media
CFI Insulation
City of Knoxville
Clinton Glass Company
CRS Exteriors
David's Abbey Carpet
Deckerscapes, LLC
Development & Design Concepts, LLC
Diamond Resorts International
Diversified Enclosure and Screen
Eagle CDI Inc.
Earthadelic Enterprises, LLC
Fancy Vents
Farm Credit Mid-America
Farmer Garage Door Company
Ferguson Enterprises
Floor & Decor
Folden Construction, LLC
Foothills Fence Company
Fresh Coat Knoxville
Friedman's Appliances
Georgia Coatings/RhinoShield
Goddard Guttering
Grace Frank Group Real Estate Partners
Granite Transformations
Gray-Hodges Corporation
Henshaw's Heating and Air Conditioning
His Security, LLC
Hiwassee Window and Door
Home Federal Bank
Homechoice Windows and Doors
K & L Construction
Keller Williams Realty
Kitchen Craft
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union
Leaf Guard of Tennessee
LeafFilter North of Tennessee, Inc.
Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting
Lowe's Home Improvement
Madaris Siding & Windows
Magnolia Audio Video
Master Dry Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
Noble Knights Construction Services, Inc.
North Knox Siding And Windows
Patterson's Home Appliance Center
Pella Window & Door Company of TN
Pinnacle Home Improvements
Plantation Reclaimed Inc.
Powell Brothers Mechanical Contractors
Project Help
Quinn Appliance
R & R Buildings
Red Door Homes of East TN
Renewal By Andersen of Knoxville
RetroFoam of East TN
Roane County Codes Enforcement Office
Smith & Associates Geothermal
Softub Inc.
Stephen Davis Home Designs
Tailored Living featuring Premier Garage
Teka Building & Development
Tennessee Stone
The First Tee of Greater Knoxville
Tuff Shed
VanHooseCo Precast
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Wilkerson Windows and Doors
William Knight Insurance Agency, Inc.
Williams Door Company
Winco, Inc.
Window Works Inc.
Wyndham Resorts
The 2016 REAL Home Show™ is going to be our best show in years. Local Builders, Remodelers and Home Improvement professionals will be available to discuss your projects and answer your questions. Let the pros tackle your large and small projects so you know the job is done right the first time. Spring break is the perfect time to visit the show and plan your home improvements for 2016!
What's different about this show?
The REAL Home Show™ is the only show in town brought to you by the Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville. When you choose our show, you know that you're choosing not only to support the industry that brings more jobs to America than any other single industry, but you're also getting the best experience by working with contributing, reputable members of the local building community. We also produce the official Parade of Homes for Knoxville and surrounding area!
Dates & Hours
Friday, March 18th 12:00PM - 7:00PM
Saturday, March 19th 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Sunday, March 20th 12:00PM - 6:00PM
701 Henley Street | Knoxville, TN 37902
Admission is $10.00 at the Show, or $8.00 if purchased online. Children under 17 are admitted free.
2016 HBAGK Officers & Directors, 2015 Award Winners
The Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville is proud to announce the 2016 Board of Directors. On January 7th, 2016 we installed the first female President, Julie DuPree. Mayor Madeline Rogero was in attendance for the historic event and addressed the association. We thank all those who attended the 2016 Awards & Instillation Banquet at The Standard.
Julie DuPree, Dupree-Graf Construction, LLC
Vice President
Dan Mitchell, Eagle CDI Inc.
Associate Vice President
Eric Weekley, ORNL Federal Credit Union
Secretary Treasurer
Alan Van Why, Noble Knight Construction Services, Inc.
Immediate Past President
Brian Shugart, Landmark Real Estate Company
Honorary Life Directors
Max Beeler, Sequatchie Concrete Service, Inc.; William Knight, William Knight Insurance Agency, Inc.; Dennis Sewell, Fireside Hearth & Home
Board Members
Nathan Anderson, A&C Trades & Services; Mike Barnett, Diversified Enclosure and Screen; Doug Barringer, Quinn Appliance; Bill Biles, Biles Construction; Scott Branscom, Grace Construction, Inc.; Scott Brockcamp, His Security, LLC; John Cook, Cook Bros. Construction, LLC; Gerald Cress, Cress Company Inc.; David Ivey, Ivey Custom Homes; Chris Knight, William Knight Insurance Agency, Inc.; Paul Shamiyeh, 3M Energy Control Consultants; Byron Wood, Fairfax Development
Award Winners & Special Honors
Dan Mitchell, 2015 Builder of the Year
Eric Weekley, 2015 Associate of the Year
Scott Davis, 2015 President's Award
Don't forget to visit us at the 2016 Home Show! March 18th-20th at the Knoxville Convention Center.
2015 Parade of Homes®
It is time for the Parade of Homes! Presented by ORNL Federal Credit Union, new homes for sale will be on display three weekends in October: 9-11, 16-18 & 23-25, from noon - 5 PM each day. Admission is FREE. Official Parade homes can be viewed online at www.theparadeofhomesknoxville.com. Don't forget to download the mobile app for your smart phone and tablet, search: MyHomeFound. Official Parade of Homes magazines are available at all 32 ORNL Federal Credit Union branch locations and can also be picked up at Parade homes during open event hours.
Enter our selfie contest for a chance to win a $100 gift card provided by ORNL Federal Credit Union! Simply take a photo in front of the Parade home sign and tag it on Facebook with #KnoxvilleParadeOfHomesContest and we will choose one winner each weekend: October 9-11, 16-18, and 23-25.
|Company Name
|Ball Homes, LLC
|Better Living Home Builders
|Biles Construction
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Top 5 Tips for Hiring a Remodeler
Are you among the growing number of home owners who are choosing to remodel their homes to fit their changing needs, rather than selling their home and buying another one? If so, you'll soon learn that even simple remodels can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. With that type of investment on the line, it's important to find a contractor you can trust.
As the home building and remodeling industry celebrates National Home Remodeling Month in May, here are the top five tips to ensure you make the right decisions when you find, evaluate and hire a remodeler.
1. Always Go with a Pro
The best place to start is the Directory of Professional Remodelers at hbaknoxville.com/directory or contact the Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville. A professional remodeler will uphold the highest professional and ethical standards in the industry. These sources can also help you find a remodeler who specializes in a specific type of remodeling if you need it, such as a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) to help modify your home to better suit you as you age, or a Certified Green Remodeler (CGP) to make your home more energy-efficient.
2. Do Your Research
Look at the prospective remodeler's company website and social media accounts to see photos of their work. Visit review sites like HomeAdvisor, Houzz, etc., to see more pictures and to read reviews of remodeling companies. Take the good with the bad when reading online reviews and focus on the descriptions of experiences and qualities that are most important to you as a customer. Ask for referrals from friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, and others who have had remodeling work done on comparable homes under similar schedules.
3. Create Your Short List
Once you have a list of potential home remodelers for your project, do a little more background research to verify that they are appropriately licensed and have a good business track record. Look them up with your local or state office of consumer protection. Verify that the remodeler has the appropriate licenses and registrations.
4. Start Taking Notes
When you begin meeting with remodelers, you want to find out information such as:
- How long they have been in business in your community? Can they provide references from customers and suppliers they work with?
- Do they carry insurance that protects you from claims arising from property damage or job site injuries? Ask for a copy of the insurance certificates.
- What is their working knowledge of the many types and ages of homes in the area, and what sort of issues could arise?
- Do they arrange for the building permit? (The person who obtains the permit is the contractor of record and therefore liable for the work)
- Do they provide a written estimate before beginning the work, and a detailed contract that spells out the work that will and will not be performed, protects both of you, provides a fair payment schedule contract and complies with local, state, and federal laws?
5. Trust Your Instincts
Make sure you are compatible with the contractor you select. Beginning your project with mutual expectations will go a long way towards a smooth remodel. You'll spend a lot of time with your remodeler so it's important to have a good rapport and trust in him or her. For more detailed checklists for finding, evaluating and working with a remodeler, as well as other information about remodeling your home, go to nahb.org/remodeling.
Home Ownership Remains a Key Part of the American Dream
There's been a lot of talk in the news lately about Millennials delaying marriage, kids and homeownership. So it would be easy to think that perhaps the traditional American dream of owning home is slowly dying. In fact, the opposite is true: Research shows that homeownership remains a goal for the vast majority of American renters.
A recent survey by Freddie Mac revealed that 91% of renters believe homeownership is something of which to be proud. And, younger renters are making plans to buy homes in the near future. In fact, nearly half of renters in the 25-to-34 age bracket – and nearly 60% of renters ages 35 to 44 – indicate that they plan to buy a home in the next three years.
Benefits of Homeownership
These would-be buyers recognize the many benefits to homeownership, including the fact that homeownership is a primary source of net worth for many Americans, and is an important step in accumulating personal financial assets over the long term.
In fact, 90% of the survey respondents said that being able to pass their home on to their children is one of the top three benefits of homeownership. Although property values have declined in many markets, Americans have more than $10.8 trillion of equity in their homes, and for most families, home equity represents the largest share of net worth.
Overcoming Obstacles to Homeownership
Qualifying for a mortgage and saving up for a downpayment remain primary obstacles to homeownership. To help address these concerns, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) – recently announced new low-downpayment mortgage programs geared primarily toward the first-time home buyer market.
These lenders will now offer mortgages with 3% downpayments, allowing more creditworthy borrowers who lack the funds for a large downpayment to obtain a home mortgage.
To ensure that the financing process goes smoothly, buyers should consider pre-qualifying for a mortgage and having a financing commitment in place before shopping for a new home. Buyers also may find that some home builders have arranged favorable financing for their customers or offer financial incentives.
Recent analysis by the National Association of Home Builders reveals that financial concerns remain front of mind for many first-time home buyers. In fact, Millennial home buyers – those in the 18-to-33 age bracket – are more likely to let financial reasons influence their house choice, while older generations consider the right size most often. And the homes Millennials buy are smaller, older and less expensive than homes bought by older generations.
That's not surprising, since Millennials also are more likely than older generations to finance home purchases through current income than accumulated wealth, according to the NAHB analysis of the 2013 American Housing Survey. So, while Millennials may be taking a little longer than previous generations to reach some of these traditional milestones, their goal of building their own American Dream remains strong.
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I am trying to get some JPA stuff to work. I have a table that has foreign keys to another tables. When I generate the JPA entities I get one to many anotations over those variables... what else would I need to do get all the tables back in the result set? if I indeed call it. Here is an example of what I am trying to do.
private List<DistributionLink> distributionLinkCollection;
@OneToMany annotation is sitting pretty...
I am thinking to get all values back I would need to just call the named query that calls for this table right?
qLaunchArr = (QuickLaunch[])emf.createNamedQuery("QuickLaunch.getQuickLaunch").getResultList().toArray();
Am I way off base to think that I will also get an array of DistributionLinks with all result sets? Now I know this has something to do with Eager Loading vs Lazy loading. Exactly what, I am not sure. I know lazy loading only loads @oneToMany attributes explicitly called (I think)? How can I get back all those collections I will need. Will I need to loop through the result set and also call a named query to get all result sets using a named query?


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One of the tried and tested ways to establish your business in your sector is to win an award. An industry accolade is an independent evaluation of your firm and a public recognition of your worth - and it's something that your customers are more likely to trust than your own marketing material.
Most business owners already know this - and yet many fail to take full advantage of a win and leverage it for the massive authority building that it provides.
Here are five ways to get more mileage out of an award:
Writing a press release can be one of the best ways to leverage an award. Not only does it increase your media exposure, but it also provides core content that you can adapt and use in a wide range of marketing materials – such as on your blog, on social media channels and to send in emails.
Potential clients often visit your website to look for proof of what you do, and the quality of what you do. An awards section will help this tremendously.
Convert your press release into a blog. Details of your win will persuade anyone that is sitting on the fence that you are credible and it will further reassure those who already believe in what you do.
Share links on your social media channels to your press release, any media coverage and your blog post. Share a snippet from your press release; something short, sweet and compelling, in line with the tone of your business.
Include a picture from the awards night. Social shares with photos tend to capture attention better than those without. Sharing to your social media is essential as many consumers look to social channels to find out more about you and gauge your quality.
Using your press release as a starting point, write a short announcement to those who have opted in to receive your emails. Upload any relevant photos to your Facebook or other social media platforms. Then place a link to the album within your email. This helps encourage readers to share via their own channels.
Gaining social shares contributes not only to your authority but to your "social signals" which is great for search engine optimisation (SEO).
Towards the end of the email mention how to get in touch, or flag up one of your latest offers, to encourage prospects to convert.
Take a break in your day-to-day activities and really celebrate this achievement.
This is an opportunity to build authority with the public and to foster a sense of achievement amongst your employees. It is their win as well and they need to see that you appreciate their contribution to the business.
This will allow you to get to know your team better and have a good time with them. Plus, it will contribute to motivating your team to keep your business on a trajectory of greatness.
Putting into action these five steps whenever you win an award may take some time out of your schedule. However, the time taken to leverage something like this is worth it for the authority building that has far reaching effects with your customers and with your team.
Copyright © 2015 Shweta Jhajharia, principal coach and founder of The London Coaching Group.
If you are doing your own PR then you may well be having a hard time figuring out why you are not getting a huge amount of coverage.
It's tough getting journalists excited enough to write about you; unfortunately that wonderfully crafted product announcement or client case study you just sent out to your contacts in the media won't immediately hit the front page, no matter how market changing you believe it to be.
Why? Firstly, it's because understanding what a journalist wants is difficult. Secondly, there's a chance that you aren't communicating with the media using the right language.
Speaking to them as if they are a prospect is the quickest way to get ignored. Take a moment to imagine just how many marketing or sales people send out stories to journalists in the hope of getting covered; after all, you frequently read stories about your competitors and their life changing products, right? But look again; in the cold light of day, the press release, case study, or opinion article has probably been submitted by a PR.
The reality is that any decent journalist is not going to publish anything promotional. Ever. That's the place for advertising and never the twain shall meet – oh, and don't go suggesting to an editor that you will place an advert if they place your promotional copy; that's the quickest way to offend editorial sensibilities.
It takes an in-depth understanding of the world in which the journalists operate to get the relationship right. They take delight in turning the dull and mundane into entertaining prose that will engage their readership so that they keep coming back for more. Give them a hint of sales and marketing and they'll run for the hills, but give them an engaging piece of insight that tackles a thorny issue that their readership is struggling with and you'll have them eating out of your hand.
You PR agency can strike that (almost) impossible balance between what you would love to see written about you and what the journalist could be convinced to write about you. It's still "promotional". It still features you or one of your clients. And it still talks to your market about the market, positioning you as an expert. The difference is the language used, as the copy will be written in a specific way to engage an audience on neutral ground, outlining the issue and a potential solution examining as many of the scenarios as possible to give a balanced view.
Of course there is still a place for breaking news – that announcement that will have the market in shock and awe. However, the fact that one of your clients has just placed an order is not necessarily news. The truth is that any journalist may consider a news story if it has a great brand associated with it, but they are going to be far more interested if there is an angle that dares to challenge the status quo.
In reality, even PR 101 needs a sprinkling of magic, but the good news is that the magic can be found amongst the skilled and experienced PR professionals out there. It's not that you aren't trying, it's just that you might need a little help to speak the right language.
Copyright © 2015 Ashley Carr, founder of Neo PR.
Attracting quality press attention for your start up business can be an uphill struggle. Here are our top tips for gaining media coverage.
Make it personal
Each and every approach must be personalised. Let's face it — nobody likes to be nameless. Avoid sending bulk emails with hundreds of recipients under the BCC tag. Most servers are auto-configured to junk incoming emails when the BCC is active with multiple emails.
Spend the extra time researching every recipient. Yes, it's time consuming, but it will deliver results. Your conversion in terms of responses will definitely increase.
Target specific media
If you're not clear about your target audience, then how can you execute an effective public relations campaign?
First of all, focus on the niche publications — these are your heavy hitters. Think of them as little gold mines, waiting to be found and crying out for your news. Who views them? A high majority are people solely interested in that specific topic. They are also used as research hubs for journalists from national newspapers.
By contrast, the national media titles tend to cover a broad range of topics and finding the most relevant point of contact is often laborious. Use the website search function to find relevant articles similar to your news and check the author profile.
Another great media opportunity is niche blogs. Land of the free speech, make sure they are floating high on your research list.
Make a list of all the journalists you want to target and consider making a smaller list of the key journalists that you would like to build relationships with. Keep them in the loop, invite them to your events, schmooze them! Focus your main efforts on this select group of journalists every time you have a story to convey.
Old school
The way that journalists get their hands on news has changed dramatically over the past decade. Twitter, Facebook and other social platforms are real-time news hubs. Stories can go viral before they are even picked up by media sources.
The days of Ivy Lee, who created the first modern press release, have all but gone. Fax machines and snail mail are still a viable delivery method but they just aren't used that often.
So why not use this to your advantage and go old school? Fax your press release and avoid the cluttered mailbox of a journalist. Traditional mail is another good option — you can use fancy paper, a nice envelope or even send a gift.
Get prepped
When you're pitching to the media, make sure you have all the assets a journalist might need, ready to send off at a moments notice. But don't send these first time — send them to those that request them.
• A photo to go with your story;
• A screenshot of your product/website in multiple formats and sizes;
• Your company logo in multiple formats and sizes;
• What makes you different that your competitors;
• Additional quotes from relevant persons;
• A document with facts/figures about your business.
Matthew Lobas is account manager at Pressat.
Securing media coverage is often at the very heart of a PR campaign. There is no doubt that it is a great way to drive awareness among new customers.
But the effort shouldn't end with the successful publication of coverage.
Having secured it, the smart business will share it, particularly among existing customers.
Why sharing media coverage makes good business sense
Firstly, it reinforces the business's credibility. Unlike an advert, a piece of editorial coverage has the endorsement of an independent journalist. It is trusted. Sharing it with customers can strengthen their perceptions of the business.
Secondly, it demonstrates that the business is newsworthy and professional. It inspires confidence.
It is also a great way of staying in touch with people. Updating customers with new snippets helps keep the business front of mind.
And it's not just in sales that media coverage can play an important role.
Virtually any VIP that a business wants to impress, is likely to be influenced by positive media coverage. It could be an industry association, or a partner organisation, or new staff that the business is trying to recruit. The list goes on.
How media coverage can be shared
For sales guys, media coverage can be worth its weight in gold. Showing it to existing or warm customers is powerful stuff. It makes their pitch much, much more believable.
Likewise, putting it on the website is a must. Not only will it impress visitors, it will help keep the website's content fresh, which search engines like.
Other areas to consider displaying it are: sales brochures, exhibition stands and office/reception areas.
Giving a little thought as to how media coverage can be fully utilised, can reap big rewards. After all, if a business has worked hard to secure media coverage, it would be foolish not to make the most of it.
Peter O'Shea is the founder of POS Communications; for a free PR consultation, visit www.poscommunications.co.uk .
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Just recently I read a question on a PR forum from a PR person asking whether it was still possible to achieve PR coverage without a big budget for wining and dining journalists. I was all set to reply until I realised that if she had worked in PR for a number of years and still thought that wining and dining was the way to achieve PR success, then maybe she shouldn't even be in PR and especially not in the "age of austerity".
Since I started Cerub PR in 2003, we have worked with a wide variety of clients, but in all that time, we have been working to tight budgets and have very rarely had the opportunity to take journalists out for dinner and drinks. Instead, our work is focused on what some people call the "donkey work" — coming up with story ideas, writing press releases and media alerts, telephoning journalists, responding to news stories and working on behalf of our clients. If we were to spend time taking journalists out for lunch, we'd probably get a lot less coverage for our clients.
The trouble with this attitude is that it gives the impression that PR really is all about wining and dining and maybe I've been doing it wrong all these years, but for me and my colleagues, it's more about getting on with the work and achieving great coverage for our clients. To prove my point, we've recently had coverage for clients in The Financial Times, Sky News, CNBC, Something for The Weekend, Magic radio and Real People — all while sat in the office!
Ceri-Jane Hackling is the managing director of Cerub PR.
Like it or not, no matter what your business, you have an image. And you're selling that image of yourself, your products and your services. PR, in all its forms, takes control of your image and boosts your firm's reputation by getting you good media coverage and publicity.
Good media coverage for a firm is worth its weight in gold - and only a Public Relations campaign can create that. Done well, good PR develops and creates the fine reputation your business and products deserve with your public and customers, and at its best, drives your sales.
PR works because the public give it more credibility than advertising. Getting the media to say a good thing about your product or service is smart marketing.
Naturally, getting good PR is notoriously difficult - but our Donut experts, including PR Agency owner Edwina Hughes, SME adviser Debbie Leven and PR supremo Sarah Walker, exclusively share their insider secrets in a range of articles, checklists and toolkits created for the site.
Packed with professional's tips and tricks of the trade, our PR Section shows you how to write great press releases and create good media relations as well as, crucially, how to get good, free publicity for your business. Access it on April 20 to create a comprehensive PR pack for your business.


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Lynne Berry
Chair, Commission on the Voluntary Sector and Ageing
Lynne Berry OBE is chair of the Commission on the Voluntary Sector and Ageing, deputy chair of the Canal and River Trust (formerly British Waterways), a non-executive director at Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust and a senior fellow at Cass Business School, City University.
In March 2015 she was revealed as the chair of the new breast cancer charity that will be formed by the merger of Breast Cancer Campaign and Breakthrough Breast Cancer on 1 April.
She has had several chief executive posts, including WRVS, the General Social Care Council, the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Family Welfare Association and the Charity Commission.
She was a member of the Office of Civil Society Advisory Board and several Better Regulation Task Forces.
Lynne is a board member of the International Women's Forum UK and co-chair of Women in Public Policy. She has received a number of national and academic awards and Cranfield University named her as one of the UK's 100 women to watch. She is a member of the Financial Times Non Executive Directors' Advisory Board.
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Recycled Christmas Card Ornaments
I don't know about you but I receive a lot of Christmas cards in the mail. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE receiving them, especially the ones with the family photos. I love seeing my loved one's kids grow up, seeing new additions, and even seeing what funny costumes their pets will be wearing. You can always make recycled bottle cap magnets out of them but that was SOOOO last year! Just kidding 😉 This year, I decided to make Recycled Christmas Card Ornaments. This is a fun and easy kid-friendly craft. Here's is what you'll need:
- Christmas Cards
- Paper Cutter or Scissors
- Stapler
- Hot Glue
- Embellishments (I used a scrapbook embellishment and plastic rhinestone gems)
- Ribbon
Step One: Gather your Christmas Cards! I chose by color… red and green of course! Oh yeah… plug in your glue gun.
Step Two: Cut them up. I cut them in one inch strips. I cut two lengths just depending on the size of the card. I cut 16 strips all together (8 in two different lengths).
Step Three: To make them easy to maneuver, I stapled four groups of four together. I also creased a few to make the shape more interesting.
Step Four: Put the four pieces together and pinch with your fingers. This is the easiest way to apply the glue. Apply your hot glue and hold it for a few seconds to allow it to harden slightly and then add your embellishment.
Step Five: Add a ribbon.
Step Six: Hang it! So easy AND your Christmas cards don't get thrown away AND you just made your kid happy by doing a craft with them! P.S. Notice my recycled Scrabble tile ornaments in the background? 🙂
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The evidence pointing towards a PlayStation Vita version of Sony's brawler mash-up PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale has grown stronger.
A NeoGAF user has spotted several registered domain names by Sony that include a variety of PS Vita and PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale combinations including "battleroyalethegamevita.com" and "battleroyalthegamevita.com".
This new discovery adds to previous rumors from a Sony employee's CV mentioning a Vita version of the fighter.
Although nothing has been officially announced, I fully expect Sony to unveil the cross-over at the E3 press conference next week - especially with the company expected to place a heavy emphasis on the Vita.