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[U] Vort the Kobold Queen (Violet 'k')
=== Num:1007 Lev:7 Rar:3 Spd:+0 Hp:120 Ac:20 Exp:100
Where Mughash is the strongest of his kind, his consort Vort is the wisest: she is her tribe's chief shamaness. This evil creature moves normally. She usually appears with escorts. She is magical, casting spells which cause light wounds and cursing, produce magic missiles, confuse or heal-self; 1 time in 6. She can open doors, bash down doors and illuminate the dungeon. She resists poison. She takes a while to see intruders, which she may notice from 200 feet. She will carry one or two good objects. She can hit to attack with damage 1d10, and hit to attack with damage 1d10. (T.o.M.E. 2.3.5)
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Sigh. I remember when that was the only way to send a message other than smoke signals, of course.
I got a wild, zany, nostalgic hair up my arse and decided to send my friends handwritten letters, via postal mail. So far, the response has been overwhelming. It turns out, people enjoy getting mail other than bills. Any other handwritten letter throwbacks out there?
Sigh. I remember when that was the only way to send a message other than smoke signals, of course.
When I grew up there were no pagers, cell phones, internet, video games, cable tv, etc. In the 6th largest city in the USA there were 3 tv stations that all went dark at 10pm.
Yeah. I read a lot of books as a kid.
Are you old enough to remember the Pong Machine, the first video game ever? My sister and I were the test market subjects for that because my uncle was one of the guys that started Atari. They sat us down in front of the prototype pong machine and said, "Here, play this. Do you think it is fun? Do you think people would buy this?" That was the extent of the market research they did.
I've gotten a few handwritten letters lately, it's nice.
I remember having pen-friends as a kid (well teen really). I loved getting mail, it was exciting.
Now the only mail I get is bills, I miss having letters.

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When Merriman's Kapalua opened in June as the latest venture by famous Hawaii Regional Cuisine Chef Peter Merriman, everyone checked it out during dinner.
Now, there are other reasons to go to this West Maui hot spot, as it continues energizing itself and evolving. For instance, the area that used to be a swimming pool when the restaurant was The Bay Club is now all decking with large jardinieres and teak tables. The views are incredible of the ocean and the neighbor islands.
"Champagne Point is becoming really popular," says Peter. "On Friday nights we have a champagne tasting, and every full moon we have a wine tasting. But we are open every night for sunset, and our special drink, Phil's Number Five, available only at the point, is really fun."
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Champagne Point is fast becoming the talk of Kapalua. Situated on the tip of the black-lava peninsula fronting Merriman's, it offers panoramic views, a fire pit and cocktails.
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Hang out and get in the groove with wines as well. Merriman's even boasts a sommelier.
"We have over 200 selections with 2,300 bottles in our cellar," says Peter. "Jason 'Cass' Castle, our sommelier, favors organic and bio-dynamic wines. He has an incredible passion for wines, and is building a large following among the wine crowd."
The inside bar is quite popular, too, for both lunch as well as dinner. The views go on forever.
"Our bartenders love to show off. From the house-made ginger ale to margaritas with cilantro and the fresh-squeezed juices, there is always something to discover."
Since Peter is a partner in Hula Grill in Kaanapali and owns two Merriman's on the Big Island (with plans to open two more on Kauai), he is a very busy man. So acclaimed Chef George Gomes Jr. runs the Kapalua kitchen.
"George Gomes brings his island heritage and wealth of experience to our kitchen," says Peter. "This is reflected in the house-made Portuguese sausage and bacon that George learned from his father in Ahualoa. His fine-dining experience is evident on the menu and through the use of nightly locally raised lamb special, fish specials and more."
Fast becoming a signature entree is butter-poached Keahole lobster served with Kula sweet corn souffle, Hamakua mushrooms with tarragon-scented corn jus. Can't decide what to order? Try the mixed plate with wild line-caught mahimahi, Maui Cattle Co., beef filet and wok-charred ahi. In addition, entrees are served in small or full portions.
And make sure to save room for dessert as there is a pastry chef in house.
"Josiah Huelle, is a Castle High School graduate, who left Hawaii to gain pastry experience on the Mainland for over six years. He was in Miami just before joining us, and brings a great deal of understanding of tropical fruits, and various South American culinary techniques."
These include lilikoi mousse and coconut creme brulee.
For Merriman's Kapalua reservations, call 669-6400.


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Phil Neville
Born Jan 21, 1977
Philip John "Phil" Neville is an English footballer who plays for and captains Premier League club Everton. Neville also played for England from 1996 until 2007. He is the younger brother of former Manchester United defender Gary Neville, and the twin… Read More
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1977 Birth Born on January 21, 1977.
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Neville has also regularly been picked for England squads, making his debut on his 19th birthday against China in 1996.
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2000 23 Years Old Keegan played Neville at left back in Euro 2000; Neville received criticism and a large proportion of blame for England's exit, when he committed a late foul on Viorel Moldovan which led to a penalty for Romania which Ionel Ganea scored to win the match.
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2008 31 Years Old He made the property headlines in April 2008 when he struggled to sell his £4 million mansion in Lancashire.
2009 32 Years Old In May 2009, he accepted a £2.6 million cash offer for the house from local businessman Matthew Greensmith.
2010 33 Years Old He regularly appears as a pundit on football radio commentaries. In November 2010 he became a top trending Twitter term after a strong performance against Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur lead to a tongue-in-cheek "Chuck Norris" style internet phenomenon.
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When you want to do something, but it'd be a pain in the ass because of many complications.
I'd love to kill my boss, but there'd be too much red tape involved
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government procedures, forms, etc
I'm sick of all this red tape.
ayon kay Light Joker ika-16 ng Abril, 2007
red tape is an expression that arose from a technological innovation. The red tape directly refering to the leader tape found in many reel to reel tape recorders and small compact cassetes. As there can be no sound recorded on this portion of the tape it was considered frustrating and often likened to bureaucracy when one had to wait for the end of the red tape to hear what was recorded on the tape Hence The expression red tape and or cut through the red tape or cut to the chase
All that bureaucracy, its just red tape they could proceed so much faster if they wanted. Cut through the red tape
ayon kay Blood Fire ika-21 ng Pebrero, 2007
When your boss hates your guts or envies your smarts that he requires you to go through an oppressively time-consuming sequence of procedures before you can get approval to do something, especially when you are filing for a vacation leave.
My boss sent me through a whole-day worth of red tape to get approval on a half-day vacation.
ayon kay ProblemEmployee ika-18 ng Hunyo, 2008
rhymes with rape and is considered a synonym of rape by most people.
"Dude I heard Mikey T tried to red tape Mary"
"no way dude that's gross!"
"no way dude that's gross!"
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LANSING -- A 19-year-old Lansing man faces three felony charges after police say they caught him in the middle of a home invasion.
Anthony James Miller was arraigned Tuesday in Lansing District Court on charges of home invasion, felony firearm and carrying a concealed weapon.
Lansing police were dispatched to a home in the 700 block of Wisconsin Street at 10:53 p.m. Monday evening on a reported burglary in progress.
Officers arrived on the scene and saw Miller and another suspect, a juvenile, breaking into the home. Police surrounded the house and apprehended and arrested the pair as they attempted to flee form the back.
Police recovered all stolen property and found a hand gun on Miller.
The juvenile was lodged a the Ingham County Youth Home.
Miller's bond was set at $7,500 cash surety. He has a preliminary hearing set for Jan. 19 at 9:30 a.m.
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The Luanda Experience is Queenstown's party boat and fun lake cruise with a difference. We offer daily cruises on the deep blue waters of Lake Wakatipu so you can take in Queenstown's spectacular scenery from a unique viewpoint.
Luanda derives from the Hawaiian word for enjoyment and enjoyment is what The Luanda Experience is all about. Grab some friends, family or travel buddies and jump on board our 70's themed cruise boat for a trip to remember.
Luanda boasts four levels of fun both indoor and outdoor making it an all season, all weather activity. Come and enjoy our awesome sound system, games & movie room, fully licenced bar, BBQ and a great kiwi attitude!
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Step aboard the Luanda experience for a BBQ lunch cruise and enjoy Queenstown's best scenery. Your knowledgeable, funny and witty hosts will show you the sights and surrounds from the lake with that unique kiwi feel and laidback style. Build your own world famous Luanda burger and enjoy a nice cold beverage to wash it down!
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Whether it's a sunset cruise in the summertime or an après ski cruise to finish your day on the slopes, the evening cruise is sure to be a great way to celebrate your day of adventure in Queenstown. Grab your mates and enjoy a beer, a burger and some beats!
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Join Queenstown's original pub crawl for the biggest night out in Queenstown! Tuesday and Thursday nights the party comes on board the Luanda for an hour of pumping beats, drinks, dancing and all round shenanigans!
The Luanda Experience specialise in private charters, groups and parties. With up to 40 passengers and over four levels, the Luanda is the perfect venue for your next workplace function, celebration or pre-nuptial party!
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Ashton Kutcher was able to slip away from Hollywood, but not quite under the radar.
Just days after announcing his split from wife Demi Moore, 49, the Two and a Half Men star, 33, headed to his Midwest Iowa hometown for Thanksgiving. There he enjoyed nature as well as garnered attention at several local bars.
In between strolling through a cow-filled pasture from where he Tweeted a photo with the caption "Country Giving" on Tuesday, the actor hit up four watering holes.
"He was swarmed by girls," Emily Krajicek, 22, a waitress at The Sports Column bar, tells PEOPLE of Kutcher's Friday night visit. "He was swarmed by guys as well. You couldn't get to his table. People were asking what songs he wanted to hear. He was singing, having fun."
The good times went on earlier in the week as well, with Kutcher popping into Joe's Place, The Airliner and Bo James – three other local joints.
At Joe's Place, Kutcher had a lighthearted exchange with the woman working the door.
"She tried to ID him as a joke," the bar's manager Seth tells PEOPLE. "He didn't show her anything, but was able to get in. She was just messing with him. He talked to her for a little while. He was a good tipper."
Employees at the four bars said Kutcher was nice to people who approached him, but he refused to take any photos.
Overall, the step outside of Tinseltown was seemingly just what the soon-to-be-divorced actor needed.
"He was very happy to be home with family over Thanksgiving," a source close to Kutcher tells PEOPLE. "It was nice to get away."
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|CBS News Reporter Steve Kroft interviews Rodney Brooks at ReThink Robotics.
Click on the image to see the segment.
On Sunday, January 13, CBS News 60 Minutes reported on robots. Their focal point was jobs and the changing nature of work. As a backdrop to their comments they showed Tessla Motors' robots retooling themselves, Adept's robots stuffing boxes with packaged lettuce and also assembling Braun shavers, watched ReThink Robots slowly pick and place an item, saw Aethon's tugs in action in hospital corridors and had a brief glimpse of InTouch Health's RP-VITA remote presence medical robot and a more descriptive view of the VGo Communications VGo robot at school and for home care. In the process the reporter, Steve Kroft, discussed a new definition of robots and robotics in sharp disagreement from the definitions posed by the International Federation of Robots:
Steve Kroft said, "The broad universal definition is a machine that can perform the job of a human. The machine can be mobile or stationary, hardware or software."
The International Federation of Robotics has released their 2012 books reflecting 2011 results, and projections for 2012-2015.
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Deputies: Fight involving mac-and-cheese leads man to stab brother
Randy Zipperer charged with aggravated battery
Published 12:58 PM EDT Jun 13, 2013
Macaroni and cheese apparently led a Volusia County man to stab his own brother.
Randy Zipperer, 49, was arrested on Wednesday at the Deltona home he shares with his 47-year-old brother.
Sheriff's deputies say Zipperer was upset because he couldn't find his macaroni and cheese, and when the victim tried to help him find it, he accidentally knocked over his brother's open beer.
Deputies said Zipperer flew into a rage and stabbed his brother in the stomach with a steak knife. The injury was not serious.
Zipperer is charged with aggravated battery and obstruction of an officer without violence.
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MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – James Leon Polk last week became the second Muskegon man to plead guilty to breaking into 63-year-old cancer patient Dixon Smith's Laketon Township home, a crime that led to Smith holding the home invaders at gunpoint until police came.
And because Smith spoke up in court on Polk's behalf, Polk probably won't go to state prison.
Polk, 27, pleaded guilty as charged Nov. 21 to first-degree home invasion.
He was the leader of two men who broke into Smith's home Sept. 20 on North Buys Road, thinking no one was home. Smith, who said he has stage 4 lymphoma currently in remission, confronted the two and held them at the point of his double-barreled shotgun until Muskegon County Sheriff's deputies arrived following Smith's call to 911.
In an interview Sept. 20 with MLive and the Muskegon Chronicle, Smith said Polk grew up across the street and the Smiths had befriended him over the years.
At Smith's urging, Muskegon County 14th Circuit Judge Timothy G. Hicks last week agreed to cap Polk's sentence at one year in the Muskegon County Jail when he pronounces sentence Dec. 17. That's below state sentencing guidelines, which called for a minimum sentence of at least 15 months in the Michigan Department of Corrections.
During Polk's courtroom plea, his public defender, Fred J. Lesica, told the judge that the victim didn't want his client to go to state prison. So Hicks called on Smith, who was in the courtroom, to say so on the record. Smith did.
Polk's co-defendant, 26-year-old Alex Andrew Dickerson, pleaded guilty to the same charge earlier. He is scheduled for sentencing Dec. 10. Dickerson, too, has a sentencing cap of one year in county jail, but in his case, that falls within state sentencing guidelines.
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A Graysville man is charged with drug trafficking after authorities say he repeatedly flew to California and mailed marijuana back to Alabama - addressed to himself.
Jefferson County sheriff's deputies, along with the U.S. Postal Inspectors, raided the home of Letelly Charles Holifield, 24, on Wednesday. Inside the house at Seventh Street S.E., they found 11.6 pounds of marijuana worth $22,000, digital scales, a 12- gauge shotgun, and assorted other drug paraphernalia.
Authorities seized the drugs and $5,700 in cash, as well as a 1997 Honda Civic and cell phones and cell phone accessories, said sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Randy Christian.
Christian said investigators found old airline tickets and packages at Holifield's home indicated he had done this several times.
"This time instead of delivering the package, the Postal Service delivered him to us and we delivered this smart guy right to jail," Christian said.
Holified is charged with trafficking marijuana. His bond is set at $300,000.


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A year-old Ohio law intended to protect teenage girls from violent boyfriends may be doing some good - but not necessarily as state legislators intended.
Previously, only adults in Ohio could seek protective orders from the courts. Such orders require potentially violent adults to stay away from specific people.
But the new law allows juveniles to seek and obtain protective orders, too.
It was enacted in reaction to the 2005 death of a 17-year-old Toledo girl, killed by her ex-boyfriend.
The girl had tried to get a protective order against him, but was rejected.
During the past year, juveniles have obtained scores of protective orders, the Mansfield News Journal reported. Many of them have involved girls seeking protection from other girls. In Richland County, just one of nine requests for protective orders involving juveniles sought help against a male.
And in Franklin County, where Columbus is located, 25 of 71 protective orders have involved girl-against-girl disputes.
No doubt many Ohioans can remember a time when such violence was almost unheard of. But times - and social mores - have changed.
Some have questioned whether the law was needed, in view of the relatively low number of requests for protection from males. But violence is violence, regardless of the perpetrator's gender. If anything, the statistics indicate society in general needs to do more to prevent attacks on girls by girls.


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So I've ordered some new FL last Monday, including the STU, and they just arrived some minutes ago.
When I opened the delivery box I searched for the thing that comes with the STU (STU Field Manual, or something like this), but it wasn't here.
Do you know if they still send it with the STU ? Because on the website there is nothing that says otherwise.


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Alissa Jenkins and Jonathan Meeks were united in marriage Sept. 10, 2011, at Rocky Gap Resort, Flintstone, Md. Brother Brian Hotaling performed the double-ring ceremony at the resort's elegant outdoor lakeside setting.
The bride is the daughter of Teresa Hendricks and the granddaughter of Ella and the late Ernest Hendricks, of Leetown. The groom is the son of Debbie and John Meeks, of Princeton.
Escorted by her mother, the bride wore a beautiful ivory, Dupioni-silk strapless gown, which featured a fitted bodice and beaded motifs at the neckline and an ivory full-length veil, as well as indigo blue heels. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of sunflowers, roses, calla lilies, mums and hypericum berries to complement the fall scenery. The groom wore a tan, two-button single-breasted suit with an indigo blue and chocolate tie, accented with a calla lily and rose boutonniere.
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Alissa Jenkins and Jonathan Meeks
Bridesmaids Blaire Nuzum-Wise, of Morgantown; Shannon Martin, of Martinsburg; Terri Bush, of Martinsburg; and Felica Meeks Poe, of Princeton, wore indigo strapless tea-length taffeta gowns. Junior bridesmaid Kaylee Meadows, of Princeton, wore a chocolate dress with detailed rouching. The bridesmaids all carried hand-tied bouquets of a fall assortment of sunflowers, roses, calla lilies and mums, a smaller version of the bride's bouquet. Flower girls were the groom's twin nieces, Kendyll and Kylie Poe, of Princeton, who also wore chocolate dresses and carried baskets of fall leaves and orange rose petals.
Groomsmen Timothy Perry, of Charles Town; Michael Shaw, of Princeton; Joe Bush, of Martinsburg; and Russell Lippencott, of Princeton, also wore tan suits with indigo blue ties.
The bride's aunt, June Hendricks, provided beautiful ceremony music, including "Canon D" and "Simple Gifts."
Following the ceremony, the tented reception was held at Rocky Gap Resort along Lake Habeeb. The Shepherdstown Sweet Shop Bakery provided jumbo almond cupcakes with butter cream icing and fondant sunflowers. After the luncheon and dancing, the couple, family and friends enjoyed nine holes of golf at the resort's signature golf course.
The couple enjoyed a 10-day honeymoon aboard the Navigator of the Seas, cruising the Eastern Mediterranean and touring ports in Rome, Sicily, Athens, Ephesus and Crete.
The bride is a graduate of West Virginia University with a bachelor's degree in English and master's degree in political science. She is employed as a detective with the Charles Town Police Department.
The groom is a graduate of Bluefield State College with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. He currently is working on his master's degree from West Virginia University in the legal studies program. The groom is employed as a senior trooper with the West Virginia State Police assigned to Troop 2, Charles Town detachment.


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Robert "Bob" Packard, 84, husband of Mary Lou, of Canton, Pa., died Feb. 3, 2013.
A graveside service for family will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Windfall Cemetery. The family will provide flowers. Pepper Funeral Home in Canton is assisting the family. A full obituary and condolences at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com.
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We arrived at the pier about 2pm and were on the ship within about 15 to 20 minutes at the most. We were travelling with friends who also had children (ages 8, 9 & 10) and they too were on the ship in no time.
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Is there any available tutorial on this kind of shading? I already asked the owner of the art, haven't got a reply yet.
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Is there any available tutorial on this kind of shading? I already asked the owner of the art, haven't got a reply yet.
Which brush is it in photoshop?
There's not a brush in photoshop that produces that kind of shading, it's just a product of a lot of practice and skill.
Ummm.. I just tried it it's an airbrush in photoshop.. It looks exactly like it and its grainy as well… another question thou.. Can DBH print and airbrush like effect?
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Its custom brush with different opacitiy, 100%, 50%, do what you want.
Some T-shirt companies can't print small dots, but you always can do halftones :)
You can use the default brush settings. .. dry media brushes and wet media brushes along with correct brush settings on shape dynamics and roundness jitter.. play with that thing to get your result.. And one thing you must make your pen pressure very small to achieve pencil stroke type and like thestray said, a lot of drawing practice.. it depends on your hand stroke actually ,,, hope it helps friend!
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Seems like it would be the same digitally as it is in the analog world. Start with a tiny/sparse amount of dots and keep layering them on/packing them in.
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Well, it has now been two weeks since the last Affiliate Summit and it has become increasingly evident to me that most just don't get it. My aim is not to come across as a hater or disgruntled – but it continues to amaze me how companies continue to attend these shows but as it comes to follow up or closing a deal – they have a LOT to learn.
A case in point – I came across this company that specialized in Custom Installer and Toolbar Software and definitely seemed there were some synergies for us to do some serious business. Wouldn't you know it – on my ride back to DC, I sent a detailed email summarizing our meeting, discussed our synergies and possible next steps. We do fairly well in this vertical so one would think they would be eager to respond….NOT. I don't know if it was my cologne, my knowledge (or lack thereof about the vertical) or what but two weeks later and still no response. I am fairly certain there is no race/discrimination issue as that was an INDIAN owned company. 🙂 Oh well!!
Do you come across anything like this at the shows? If so – share your comments below will ya?
I can go on and on about other follow up fail examples but I would like to provide some quick pointers on how best to take advantage and work the next conference.
1) WHAT'S IN A NAME: Take the time to look at a person's name tag and who they are with. Connect that with their face and take notes on point of discussion on the business card. And to those of you attending – please wear the name tag with the name showing, kind of defeats the purpose of going to the "trade show" in the first place don't you think?
2) PITCH THIS: Have a 60 second elevator pitch prepared about your company so you do not ramble on and on pointlessly. If there is not a fit – have the common courtesy to let them know so you do not waste their time and they yours. This may be hard when you are talking to some hired guns/talent/booth babes – but we are all grownups. Move on.
3) DON'T CALL ME, I WILL CALL YOU: This is a personal favorite of mine – when you are talking to someone, please have the decency to turn off your cell or put it on vibrate. Nothing says "I would love to do business with you" when you ask the person to hold so you can answer your phone from your best bud at the bar.
4) HAVE FUN: People are attracted to other people enjoying themselves. A little sense of humor will go a long way to help break the ice and will help others remember you a lot quicker. Don't be surprised if you see me dressed in my Elvis suit at the next show shaking my turban! Why thank you – thank you very much.
5) FOLLOW UP: Follow up. Follow up. Follow up. This is THE most critically important step of attending a conference and making new contacts – so you can conduct new BUSINESS. I know you are extremely busy because you have a thousand cards to follow up on and by the time you get back to me it may be a few weeks and even then it will take your secretary another week to coordinate a time for us to talk because we know your schedule is booked solid every moment of the day that you barely have a chance to breathe – I get that. Again – NOT. You have time to do 10 FB updates an hour; you have time to talk to me. You have time to Tweet how much you got wasted the night before – you have time to talk to me. I think you get my point.
I personally use what they refer to as the TAP method. Be TIMELY, APPROPRIATE and PERSISTENT. Trust me – it pays off. Also – there is a new App from Linkedin , called Card Munch which is absolutely amazing at helping you upload and sort your contacts. I approve this App.
Did you find these tips helpful? Let me know below….thank you, thank you very much!
2012-08-28 at 02:30
Ricky, you simply assume that everyone MUST do business with you.
Perhaps another lesson is "move on", especially if someone doesn't follow up or chooses to Tweet instead of doing business with you?
2012-08-28 at 03:44
There is absolutely no assumption here Anthony, there is a certain etiquette in business that even if you do not care to do business with someone, you have the decency to perhaps let them know.
The only assumption on my part may be that we are all professional adults – cough cough.
2012-08-28 at 04:15
I doubt if you have decency to let people know if you cant do business with them after a few initial email exchnages. Why do you look surprised. 😀
2012-08-28 at 04:18
LOL – call me persistent maybe? I tend to exhaust all resources before moving on, sorry that's how I have been raised. Has worked out rather well for me.
2012-08-28 at 09:11
Right call until they die, and then call again just to make sure. We have told many and do this daily that we don't think they will be a fit, or we will have to pass etc… thanks for reaching out, but this isn't an initiative of our currently. Wheel spinning is a pain in the ass.
2012-08-28 at 09:14
"Right call until they die, and then call again just to make sure."
Now that is what I call persistence…
2012-08-28 at 09:26
No your spamming garbage. If your network was so great you wouldn't need to spam and write these egotistical articles.
2012-08-28 at 09:32
Wow MK – not even sure where to start with you. I could go on and not waste my time with your snide comment, but because I like to see closure on everything – here is what I have to say:
1) your grammar leaves a lot to be desired
2) let me see, there are articles by other CEO types so they must all be spam also
I have seen your comments in other articles so I am guessing you have nothing better to do than troll and make idiotic comments that have absolutely ZERO relevance or value.
If you do not like these articles – very simple, need not subscribe to them. If you need help finding the unsub button – let me know.
2012-08-28 at 09:35
MK, who the fuck are you? A troll perhaps. Better yet, I could give a crap.
This has nothing to do with ego, it is merely what happens after and at these shows. Notice the article didn't make any claims about bling bling etc. How is being asked to write an article spam? Your statement is truly superfluous, unwarranted and a waste of key strokes…
2012-08-28 at 11:34
I could not agree more. Courtesy, sincerity, and professionalism go a far way. If you are thinking about the next meeting while in a current one, then dont waste my time-or yours for that matter. Little things become a big investment.
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2012-08-28 at 11:38
Finally a voice of reason!! Thanks Kevin.
2012-08-29 at 16:03
"Courtesy, sincerity, and professionalism go a far way. If you are thinking about the next meeting while in a current one, then dont waste my time-or yours for that matter. Little things become a big investment." SO TRUE!
If they're not interested or too busy, should have the professionalism/courtesy to say 'we're just overwhelmed right now, the timing is not right, but keep us in mind down the road.' How hard is that?
Excellent insights & posting — Works re: any level/type of business. Thanks.
2012-08-28 at 11:43
Lemme interject. Ricky writes articles that help people grow their business. He is also in the business of marketing, as is this publication.
2012-08-28 at 12:04
So I should not have to say this, which is probably why Ricky didn't mention it in his article, but hands down the most important part of following up is leaving your name and your company's name, as well as your contact number.
Had a sales rep follow up with me. He let me know that I had met him at his table in New York (As if I only visited just one table in NY) and that we should chat about some offer I had wanted to push out (B2B offer for http://wwwKozzi.com).
He had so many opportunities to tell me who he was or where he was calling from in his phone message but FAILED. I still don't know who called! When your boss spends thousands to send you to represent his/her company and to make sales… the least you could do is tell people where you are calling from!
2012-08-28 at 12:43
Elissa – I think I am going to stop assuming that these are basic fundamentals of doing business and that everyone should know and follow. Thanks for pointing that out – I have experienced the same thing.
2012-08-28 at 12:40
I know we need to talk and do business together. 🙂
2012-08-28 at 16:43
haha, good article, Ricky! I'm about to send you an email!!
2012-08-29 at 03:48
There's a way of letting people down easy. By pointing to this "etiquette", you think that out of 500 daily e-mails, every single one must be replied to.
A. That's never the case, otherwise company owners would ONLY read and respond to mails and never do anything.
B. There is a point in not replying. It's equivalent to your "cough, cough". The thing is, not everyone takes the hint. Everyone likes to think they're popular, for example you only reacted positively to responses from people who supported your article. You didn't like one bit being called names or hearing that what you said is false/doesn't matter. Sometimes, when the rejection reason isn't going to be pleasant for you to hear (not necessarily because you're from India), people won't come out and say it. It's a cultural thing, which is considered more polite than flat out saying it( You're implying it by NOT responding to an e-mail saying "Hey, didn't hear from you in a month and this is my 3rd e-mail to you").
C. Persistence is fine, OCD is a mental issue. Fighting a lost battle instead of focusing on important prospects (of which there's never a shortage) is choosing incorrectly from the "important/urgent" matrix. Here's a link – http://sidsavara.com/personal-development/nerdy-productivity-coveys-time-management-matrix-illustrated-with-xkcd-comics
D. I consider following up to reject people after they've not got multiple hints to be in quadrant 4 from the above link, i.e. as important as playing "trivia". You may consider otherwise, being a man with ample time on his hands.
2012-08-29 at 12:13
Anthony – you raise some valid points, good on you mate. The whole point about these articles is to raise awareness about my findings and views – you or anyone else do not have to agree to them one bit, that's what makes this country/industry great.
2012-08-29 at 10:41
Man ricky, I love touching myself to your articles
2012-08-29 at 10:44
Ricky followed up with me right away, I want to get back to him, and maybe run a few offers through him; but still struggling with having to actually do work and not enjoy the summer in LA.
2012-08-29 at 12:11
"My aim is not to come across as a hater or disgruntled"
We have all experienced things that make us feel a little 'disgruntled'. Let it all out, no need to censor for this reader. If done in taste, a colorful rant can be amusing and informative.
Can you elaborate on the toolbar/bundle stuff?
2012-08-29 at 12:57
I've been in the industry since 1998 ( http://www.cyberbounty.com Mobile Ad Platform ) so I've been to a lot of shows and sent/received a lot of emails.
My personal opinion is that there are an increasing number of people who do have issues with follow ups, people I know we can do business with, which would benefit both parties, we had very positive conversations yet they don't go anywhere after the show.
I choose to email everybody, even if there is no immediate business, opportunities grow sometimes, or they need a clearler understanding of our model and once they do it can turn into business, or that person knows somebody that might be of value and we get a referral. Personally I think it's also just good etiquette. I reply to all my emails, even if it's a thanks, but there are no opportunities right now.
I think there's a mix of issues related to lack of replies.
I am sure that some emails genuinely don't make it the recipient – failed delivery, spam bins, then you have the people who just don't reply, there is time to reply to all your emails, and you should.
It does seem like there is a mission at the shows to create as many contacts as humanly possible regardless of whether there is any business to be done, do people do it to show their boss that they did well at the show? Look at all the cards I have? If there is no business to be done, just say it, there's nothing wrong with it, it'll save us both some time!
To add to this, I do think there are way, way too many exhibitors that are just placing warm bodies there, people who just don't know what they are doing, train your staff! Nothing is more off putting that a person that sounds like they are reading from a script because they learned a few words like CPA and ROI.
While I am yapping on, there is one thing that does annoy me, if I am talking to you, don't drift off into the clouds, staring into the sky and then tell me sorry you forgot what you were saying, or what were we discussing, because you partied way too hard the night before and you are half alseep. The conventions are about business first and foremost, enjoy the parties, but get the priorities right. Sorry to all the young folk out there, there are some hard working ones out there, but it does always seems to be the fresh out of college guys.
Btw Ricky, it's nothing to do with you being India, there are just too many unprofessional people entering the arena.
OK, old man rant over
2012-08-29 at 18:08
Mark – very well articulated.
It almost seems a generational thing to me…I may be dating myself here but like another commenter suggested – they may not be there to do business at all but to just party. In that case I do not expect them to get back in touch with me – but I would have certainly appreciated them not wasting my time.
2012-08-29 at 15:25
I always say, "You have to question the premise". Here Ricky is supposing that you understand people and come to the show as a capable and interested canvasser in the first place.
In this case, who can say whether this particular individual even takes their job seriously? Of course, there is also the real possibility that they don't want to do business with you. In that case, your instincts should be keen enough to tell you the difference.
First Rule of Sales: It is NEVER about you.
Let's assume you listen well and can quickly establish rapport. You get their attention because you present your offer in terms of the benefits to THEM. Doing so, you convey a certain personal credibility that separates you from other sales people. It makes it plainly clear that the real "value-add" is in doing business with you.
Because all of this must take place in a short time, your parting words should make it very clear that you will call shortly after the show.
Assuming you've done this, but the person blows you off repeatedly, it may well be a warning that this person may not be the right contact for you. It might also be that a company that tolerates this kind of behavior isn't worthy of your further time.
As an old Marine, I say, you can either move on or move UP. Call the president or CEO; they are the chief sales person of their company. It won't take you long to know which way the wind is blowing. You might be pleasantly surprised.
There is always room for intelligent and effective follow up. People get busy and it is sometimes difficult being heard at any level. Doing so assumes you can succinctly validate your offer's worthiness on its merits and from their point of view.
In the end, it is your personal credibility and sales professionalism that make people remember you and want to do business with you. These people will always pick up the phone.
2012-08-29 at 16:07
good insights, no rant IMHO
2012-08-29 at 18:14
Jim – all very valid and credible points.
You have to understand I have been going to these shows for years and years and for the most part my schedule is pretty booked solid. It is these by the way run ins that have often brought in an incredible amount of business for myself and my ventures.
For the most part – I consider myself a very good judge of character and have yet to be "blown off".
At the end of the day it is all about choices, you make yours and I make mine and hopefully it is a productive one for both parties.
Just an update to one of my comments above – the installer/bundler has gotten in touch as they were away due to a personal reason and no lack of desire to do business.
All the best and hope to catch up with you at one of the upcoming shows.
2012-08-29 at 18:48
Ricky – to be honest, I was kind of waxing larger than your particular circumstance. I would be unable to comment on your sensibilities, but with your time on the block, I have no doubt you spend you time in a most propitious manner.
I was actually drawn to comment because of the meaningful commentary drawn from Mark Kasser.
Thought provoking article and worthy of the robust replies that it has garnered.
Thanks, keep the intellectual wheels turning.
Look forward, likewise, to meeting you.
2012-08-30 at 06:43
My follow ups aren't always immediate, but they do happen 🙂
2012-09-06 at 02:27
Affiliate Manager, you and Ricky are talking about 2 different things entirely.
Frankly a non-responsive affiliate manager is unforgivable.
Online, everything must be available 24/7. If I launch a campaign, I can pause it with 1 click. If there's any occurrence, I know I can get support in the middle of the night.
If you're already that fed up with answering to people, perhaps consider changing careers.
Although, and this has been proven time and again, some CPA networks built a name for being rudely non-responsive to create an "aura" of exclusivity.
The biggest network didn't take this low road though, take Zanox, CJ, Linkshare, Tradedoubler or even LinkConnector for example.
2012-08-30 at 08:41
Ricky, I do have to agree, there is most definitely a generational issue here. I'm not going to tar all the young 'kids' out there, because there are some that do work very hard and do a good job, but generally speaking from my own personal experiences, there is an issue with the young folk that have joined the industry. I am sure it is not just related to our industry, it's an attitude that is projected from young people these days.
Some try to project themselves as professional, know it all, but they don't seem to realize they are talking to somebody that got into tech when they were just a twinkle in their dads eye, and they just can't pull it off.
If we get to the point of actually trying to do business with these companies/people some of the questions I get asked and the level of comprehension is terribly poor in too many cases. At the end of the day companies can't survive long term if they continue to employ people of this caliber, there are good companies out there that we choose to work with.
We are at the point now that we've started to make a list of companies that employ these types of people where we have hit such brick walls and we just won't make further attempts to work with them. I am sure I am not the only person doing this.
It's just so frustrating to try to explain a basic concept of tracking links for instance to somebody over and over again, things they should know, they don't.
I love the parties as much as the next guy, but some of these people need to slow it down if they can't function at their work the next day.
Personally I'd like to see sponsored events that allow us to network more, maybe a dinner with some background music, am I being boring? It costs a lot of time and money to get to these shows, I want to do business! But as a CEO I pick up the tab, most of the people we're talking about are employees don't seem to care as much, so that never helps.
Wow. I actually sound like an old fart.. "The youth of today…."
2012-08-31 at 21:54
Honestly, I think a lot of it may be people overextending themselves and trying to take on too much. Some people just shut down when there are too many inputs. Most choose to deal with the highest priorities first. It depends on your role and what your current company goals are.
Still, a reply is always cordial and only takes a few moments. It doesn't go unnoticed. And there is nothing worse than running into that person at ASE that you never replied to months earlier when they sent you a follow-up from ASW.
I am starting to learn to set expectations. I will often schedule follow-up calls for a few months later, when I am ready to take on that initiative or when it is a fit for our company.
2012-09-11 at 14:38
It's a certain type of business etiquette that only the high performance business man or women does when it comes to communicating effectively. If a person can't call you back to tell you yay or nay first of all they don't have any respect for themselves, they are ignorant and they won't be doing business for very long simple as that..
Too many individuals in the internet marketing industry think that common courtesy and business etiquette don't apply to them. Nice article Ricky!
2012-09-11 at 14:41
Thanks Yakub, couldn't agree with you more. 😉
2012-09-11 at 14:44
Imagine if you were having a conversation with somebody and they decided to just stop listening and walk away in the middle of that conversation, would that be acceptable? Of course not.
In my book, it's not acceptable to not have the professional courtesy to reply to an email regardless of whether there is opportunity or not.
I guess this is why 14 years later people ENJOY working with me, because I treat them with the respect I would expect if I were in their shoes.
There is a generation thing going on here and I am afraid it's the way of the world, but I would hope that most of these companies will not survive long term
2012-09-11 at 23:25
Mark – once again you raise a very valid point and I think a lot of these values truly come with education and higher learning or even mentor-ship from someone learned.
In this day of bling bling and quick money and quick rewards, most people just don't get it nor do they give a damn.
The question now is – how do we form a group or a network if you will of people who get it and conduct business with them and not waste time with the others?
2012-09-20 at 11:31
Very relevant article, Ricky. I enjoyed the TAP acronym, I will have to add that to my little bag of tricks.
I will definitely say that I am guilty from time to time on letting a few people slip through the cracks here and there, but I try to organize myself after shows, or even better…let people know on the spot if there doesn't seem to be a fit.
I think sometimes on the floor, or in a meeting, some people feel too bad to say to someone directly that it's not going to work. To which, I 100% agree is generational. It's much easier on my generation's conscience to not have the face to face conflict and instead hide behind their computer. :/


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Ok, so he didn't actually say it was ending but he covered some pretty gloomy topics and delivered some alarming stats at his talk at Waikato University tonight that might lead you to believe that it was. When I got home Kym asked me for a summary of the talk at the end of which she said "So was it all Doom and Gloom?", but I guess that is the role of a journalist like Gwynne and the topics he covers. He's in the business of informing people about broad reaching global influences and encouraging people to think about how they might themselves do something to make a change.
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