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Website URL: http://www.mentorshipmonthly.com
Company Name: John Thornhill
Alexa Traffic Rank: 24,119,819
John Thornhill is best known for being a PowerSeller on Ebay and sharing how he successfully sells on the auction giant through some of the CD ROMs he sells. He is an Internet marketer and author, coach and mentor. He is considered to be an "Ebay Guru", and his main products are informational products, but he also has some membership sites that two of which are sold out at the moment.
John Thornhill is an "in-the-flesh", willing to reveal his Ebay ID, honest to goodness Ebay Powerseller, Best selling Ebook author, and an Internet marketer. Like many other marketers, John Thornhill uses the giant auction site Ebay to his marketing advantage. A PowerSeller using the eBay ID: planetsms, John has sold downloaded eBooks (now not allowed on Ebay) successfully in the past. He still sells on Ebay, but his products are now CD ROMs. Currently, he is selling "Dare You Take The 90 Day PowerSeller Challenge?" CD ROM, and also "Auction Profit Streams". He still maintains his PowerSeller status with over 16,500 positive feedback from satisfied customers.
His products are all informational products, one of the most popular categories of Internet marketing products. He is considered by many to be an "Ebay Guru" making his money online selling on the auction giant. John has not only achieved success selling online by selling informational products, but also by teaching others to make money online since 2004.
John broke into the membership side of Internet marketing in 2004 when he began "The PlanetSMS Own eBook Business In A Box" membership. His goal was to teach how to sell eBooks on Ebay. He intended to also provide the inventory for sellers to use when selling on Ebay. His selling and the revenue from his membership made John a rich man. To further his teachings in 2007, John Thornhill went into the "coaching business" with a new product, "John Thornhill Coaching", a 16-week coaching/mentoring program. Unfortunately the program sold out for the last time. The site is still up, and there is a capture form on the site where visitors to the site can leave their name and email address in case a coaching slot should open up. John Thornhill's "Marketing Masterclass" is also sold out. What does that say that both his coaching and marketing Masterclass are sold out? Not to worry! John also has a "Mentorshipmonthly" program that those interested in learning how to make money online can join. At the top of the site, you will also see a "FREE 7 Day course" that John shares the 7 key elements to online success in and any Website visitor can sign up to receive by email. His Mentorship monthly program is called, "Planetsms Digital Mentorship Monthly". Individuals who join the membership receive a digitally delivered newsletter, audio and video training, tools that John believes you need to make money online (private label brandable material), help from John Thornhill, John's help promoting your product, and monthly Q&A sessions with John all for a $10 monthly price (currently).
A search of the Ripoff Report site showed no entries of scam or ripoff reports for John Thornhill. If you do a search on the marketing forums, you will find that postings are on the positive side for John Thornhill's products. He is well thought of as a marketer and as an Ebay Powerseller with excellent feedback.
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Maybe He is TOO Good at This
I listened to one of John Thornhill's webinars, called The 3 Step Key to Success. At the end, he asks people to pay $2000 for one year of coaching. He says you can even call him directly on the phone. He claims that none of his students have failed to be successful if they completed his course. (I assume that this means they developed a complete pyramid line of information products and JVs).
The way the webinar went, John first presented a lot of boring stuff that we'd all agree with, about why people fail in their Internet businesses. The #1 reason is that everyone promises that they can get rich quick, but this isn't possible. This is a psychological tactic - start out by saying things that everyone can agree to.
Now get this... Near the end of the webinar, John says he only wants to work with people who can put in at least a couple of hours a week. It doesn't matter if they have no experience. With his program lasting one year, how are people supposed to be successful after putting only about 100 hours into it?
What happened here is that, without people realizing it, John depicted his own $2000 program as a get rich quick scheme. Just get the right coaching, and you will magically be successful within one year, no matter who you are or how pathetic your effort.
Someone would do well to get a decent website up within 100 hours or so, let alone multiple products, marketing, and an email list besides.
I don't know whether John is consciously lying or just intensely focused on the money. Either way, I would hang on to your wallet/purse!
I recommend the webinar itself (if you are strong-willed), and the free advice that you can find on John's website and thru his email subscriptions. Personally, I couldn't imitate John because, regardless of what the $2000 delivers, I think his method is deceptive. Still, he can write the book on Internet marketing.
John's 3 steps to success are:
1. Build an Online Presence.
2. Create a Product for Sale Online.
3. Drive Traffic to Your Product.
Also, I have a personal note for John Thornhill.
John, if you read this, please know that:
1. EBay is an American company and word, not British.
2. The word "eBay" has only 2 syllables, not 3.
3. The "e" in eBay is pronounced like "Eeee, " not like a hard "A".
4. Yes, this matters!
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by GenesisAuthor on September 13, 2013 at 6:40 PM CST
The Real Deal
I just completed John's 1 month mentor program and I have to say this guy is awesome. The detail, time and effort put in to the product is fantastic. I've been following John for a while now and everything he says is worth listening to. In my opinion, if you're looking for a mentor for IM, then John is your man all day long. His products are second to none and the way everything is explained is super easy step by step. John is highly recommended.
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by capitalblogger on July 1, 2012 at 5:56 PM CST
Looking to help anyone in their quest to make money online.
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One Month Mentor
I was surprised to see John Thornhill has such a high score. I have had difficulty with numerous aspects and expected more personalized coaching from One Month Mentor. Particularly when John Thornhill's promotional sales video talked about phone calls. This was not what I was looking for. I haven't finished his course yet and don't know whether I will. I have to complete his course to be eligible for a refund. I have just read all the comments about him but none refer to the OneMonthMentor program which cost over $300. I don't know what one would normally expect for that amount, but the invitation for a refund was what encouraged me to have a look. I was surprised to learn after I paid that I had to complete the course before a refund was considered. I will see how it goes and post another review.
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by GreenHollows on May 23, 2011 at 1:42 PM CST
An expert on all things eBay and marketing your business online
I have been a member of John's list for a while and the training he provides really has helped me with my own online business. One thing I will point out though is he does have a very strong geordie accent, which you may struggle with at first, but you can still easily follow what he is saying. He is another marketer known for over delivering with his products and I speak from experience when I say the support he provides is nothing short of first class.
I have just recently purchased his "90 day PowerSeller Challenge" where John reveals how to gain powerseller status on eBay and the information provided was worth 10 times the price.
If you get the opportunity to purchase any of John's products I highly recommend you do so.
Peace out
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by julesimpact on August 30, 2010 at 8:22 PM CST
John Thornhill, once skeptical, now in love!
I was afraid to try this man's stuff at first, but after I gave it a chance and listened to his CD's, I accepted the fact that not all of the people marketing things about internet marketing are scammers. I bought his CD from ebay a while back, maybe 2 months ago now? And I think that John Thornhill is a great and helpful man. I've never learned so much about internet marketing! He brings upon the topic a new and fresh way to look at things that anyone who's interested in should definitely check out. Anybody who wants to get into the topic should look into buying John Thornhill's CDs and/or Ebooks, as this man is pure genius and knows exactly what he's talking about when it comes to modern internet marketing.
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by 2step4nathan on February 15, 2010 at 10:52 PM CST
A bit sketchy but overall his strategies prove effective
John Thornhill is an ubiquitous personality for writing E-zine articles that thoroughly explain the Do's and Do not's of internet marketing. I learned essential information with building a mailing list and how to keep your customers loyal and buying into your products. He teaches everything you need to know about selling products online and the best way to sell them on Ebay to get the best buyers. He taught me to embellish my products with design and text to boost their professional look and attraction. John Thornhill is a hard worker who has developed some no- miss strategies for selling products online.
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by Laureen on February 9, 2010 at 12:08 PM CST
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Is simply awesome
John Thornhill is one of the best and slightly underground internet marketers in the field right now. I would check out more of his products so you can see what I mean. I actually recently bought his ebay book and it is very thorough and down to the point. I am going to start implementing these techniques and strategies right away to boost my income even more. I would highly suggest investing into his teaching because you will be very pleased at what you have bought from him.
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by BTeezy on January 23, 2010 at 9:13 PM CST
John Thornhill
John Thornhill's ebooks have taught me a lot about money making. I'm a proud subscriber of Planetsms Digital Mentorship Monthly. John's insider views at moneymaking is valuable and rare to find on the internet. I learned a lot about business tactics and strategies with his ebooks. His excellent knowledge and magnificent approach to teaching ways of making money is priceless and I'd definitely recommend this to people who are thinking about taking the next step into a successful business. His courses are very in depth and easy to learn. It is absolutely one of the best courses available on the internet.
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by bungemaster on January 11, 2010 at 11:00 AM CST
The Best Teacher
I know him from Ezine Articles. His articles are very interesting. It seems that he knows everything about marketing. The most I like is PLR (Private Label Rights). It helped me to build mailing list and generate an income. He shows me step by step to build business so I can follow his advices. He shows me what should I do and what should not I do. It really accelerated my way to success.
If you are looking for a teacher for building your business, I recommend to choose him as your teacher. You can read his articles and buy his ebook.
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by ericlwalton on January 6, 2010 at 12:58 PM CST
Can't beat, honest!
John Thornhill was such a great help to me when I bought his e-book. And not to mention that it was worth the money! I have to say that this guy is a great mentor and teaches a lot! Ebay can be frightening to someone that is new and does not have a lot of experience. But reading his helpful tips of the trade I was able to market in a whole new way on the web.
And I also like that when you email him with a question, he sends back a response that is helpful. I do recommend John Thornhill.
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by sunshine12az on December 31, 2009 at 12:25 PM CST
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Notable guy to invest in
John Thornhill is a notable fellow to interact with. I seen his name time and time again on various websites and surprisingly never got any negative feedback. His reputation seems solid and his products do deliver. I am not surprised that he is considered the marketing guru of ebay. I invested in his ebook for . 99 cents of course if you want the full package 7. His ebook helped me to become a major seller on ebay considering I knew nothing about selling on ebay in the beginning. I haven't finished the book yet, but if I have any questions I email John and he is always available. Great products, trustworthy guy.
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by vlgaqppf on December 29, 2009 at 9:06 PM CST
Thornhill the Master of Marketing trades!
John Thornhill is one of the masters of making money online. Also as an experienced Ebay Power Seller he knows his stuff from both marketing and a sales perspective. Whether you are a beginner or experienced in marketing, there is always something that can be learned from John. His monthly Q&A that he has is extremely useful, as they are typically questions that you would want to find if you are getting into sales or marketing.
He gives excellent support as well, when you need help send that email and feel confident that there is definitely an answer on it's way. Make sure you subscribe to his newsletters (which are free), they will be very useful, and you can gain much knowledge from it. At only $10 a month (if you decide to pay) there is nothing here to regret, only success with this program.
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by Red_Dragon on December 12, 2009 at 5:36 PM CST
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A Real Person!
I actually first came across John Thornhill around 4 years ago when ebay still allowed digital products to be sold. He was a power seller with literally thousands of positive feedback.
I bought a few of his packages and was very impressed with the quality for the price.
I know John has branched out somewhat since then, but I still read his newsletter every week and take note of what he says, as I find him to be very honest and transparent. Too many marketers these days hide behind fake personalities or IDs, but I get the feeling with John, if he recommends a product, it is because it is good!
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by AdinaH on December 11, 2009 at 9:32 PM CST
A trustworthy and knowledgeable guy!
Since I came across John about 6 months back, I feel that I've learned a lot from his methods and products.
I tried his JV Auction Profits program, which I found to be really helpful and easy to follow. He has a great no nonsense approach, and he teaches honestly with the attitude of having to work to get where you want to be.
The fact that John gives away some really useful information for free if you subscribe to his mailing list is another huge plus for me. I think it's always an encouraging thing when marketing gurus do this, almost like try before you buy.
I certainly recommend John and his products when it comes to Internet marketing. His teaching styles are great for all levels of marketers. I describe him as a highly trustworthy and knowledgeable individual.
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by lawrencio on October 31, 2009 at 6:39 PM CST
John Thornhill is an asset to the IM world!
Three months ago I was looking for a training program to learn internet marketing. I wanted to go for John Thornhill's mentoring program, but it was full at that time. John referred me instead to Alex Jeffreys Coaching Program 2.0 where I had my training. John offered me additional support in case I needed it during the 2 months training I had with Alex Jeffreys. All he said about Alex Jeffreys training is true, as I have discovered. I learned so much about internet marketing from Alex's training program which John endorsed.
Since then I have purchased many other products of John Thornhill and I am in his subscribers list under the PlanetSMS mentoring program. All his products are well made and deliver to their promises. My emails to him are answered back without delay. He is one internet marketer who is so knowledgeable and respected in the IM world.
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by rhino on October 2, 2009 at 8:06 AM CST
Increase your knowledge with these quality ebooks!
Could be better
The first thing you think about when you see the site is the design. The design of the site looks like a copied template and the site doesn't look "safe". This site could easily get more visitors by just changing the design.
When you enter your email address, the site bombs you with spam.
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by darkvision2 on September 24, 2009 at 1:41 PM CST
One To Follow
There are so many IM "gurus" around, but John is definitely one worth following in my opinion.
I have gained a lot of knowledge from him for free, as he gives away a lot of quality advice to his subscribers. I have also purchased from him (a membership to one of his websites) a few years ago and found his customer service to be excellent, and the service to live up to it's advertising in both content and quality.
Overall John really knows his stuff, but maintains a very "down to earth" "everyday guy" kind of image... the perfect mix in my opinion, so all positive from me!
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by ayne468 on September 13, 2009 at 7:41 PM CST
Someone You Can Trust
I can't be sure exactly, but I think I came across John Thornhill when searching for something on eBay. Like I said in my review of Jim Cockrum, anything related to eBook or internet marketing I looked at with caution but soon learned that John Thornhill is someone who you can trust.
Over time I have come to trust John as he has always shared his thoughts and very good content along the way.
Yes, I have purchased may of his products and will always look at any product he recommends.
Look him up and join to receive his emails. You will not regret it.
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by digimedia on August 30, 2009 at 3:16 PM CST
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John Thornhill Master of Ebay PowerSelling
I've recently tried one of John Thornhill's "coaching" guides, and it was very informative and productive. He is probably one of the best Ebay masters of the art of "making money online free, fast, and easy." I've been subscribed to his newsletter for quite some time now and that has been a real treat.
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by scuba on August 17, 2009 at 11:32 AM CST
Very highly recommended!
It's not often that I come across someone as knowledgeable as John.
I subscribe to his newsletter which I always really look forward to receiving. It's about the only subscription which I do actually bother reading each time I receive it, and without exception there is always solid information which I can use myself.
I have purchased several of the smaller products and services offered by John, and the nice little touch that he offers is to always throw a few little freebies along with the purchases, so although it's not exactly *free*, it is that little bit extra that most internet marketing experts don't usually offer with their products. The freebies themselves are always just as useful as the actual product that I purchased, such as videos and e-books.
I have managed to implement many of the teachings of John, and I have found him to be consistently exceptional. I certainly recommend him as being a trustworthy and well experienced expert.
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by thenarrator on August 2, 2009 at 10:26 PM CST
John Thornhill is at the Top of the List
There are a few prominent teachers that I follow closely. John is one of them. I am a student of his masterclass and have reviewed several of his products. He puts out quality and reasonably priced smaller products which are high value. But his high end products are really where he shines! Thanks John!
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by dougandjudy on August 1, 2009 at 4:27 PM CST
Great marketer
John Thornhill is one of the good guys in the IM space! I've purchased a few products of his as well as products he recommends, and they've always been top-notch. He is one of the few Internet marketers that I actually look forward to reading his emails. He has helped me a lot with my own online business and I recommend folks to join his list and learn from John. He won't bs you.
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by webzu on July 22, 2009 at 3:26 PM CST
John is the real deal
I've only purchased one product from John, and another through his affiliate link, but would not hesitate to buy another if I had the need for it. I think he gives away as much as he sells and I've learned a lot from the access I've had to his free videos, etc. (Technically some aren't free, I guess, as I gained access as a bonus)I receive his newsletter and it's one of the few I don't have just a quick glance at and delete.
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by Armac on June 17, 2009 at 12:14 PM CST
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|Jun 28, 2011
|Filing date
|Oct 26, 2007
|Priority date
|Oct 30, 2006
|Fee status
|Also published as
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|Kuo-Hao CHAO, Po-Ching Huang
|Original Assignee
|Mediatek Inc.
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (9), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (2), Classifications (7), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/863,394, filed Oct. 30, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference.
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a control device, and more particularly to a control device for compensating path mismatching in an automatic power control circuit.
2. Description of the Related Art
When temperature increases, the threshold current Ith increases. Thus, an automatic power control (APC) circuit is added for controlling the input current. The APC circuit, however, suffers from mismatching due to manufacturing procedures.
An electronic system is provided. The electronic system comprises an automatic power control (APC) unit, an adjustment unit, and a calibration unit. The automatic power control (APC) unit receives a first input signal through a first input terminal and receives a second input signal through a second input terminal. The APC unit generates an output signal. The adjustment unit is coupled to the first input terminal. The adjustment unit generates a voltage offset according to an adjustment signal. The calibration unit provides the adjustment signal with a series of values. The calibration unit monitors the output signal until the output signal changes states. The calibration unit can comprise a firmware unit. In another embodiment, the calibration unit can be an internal logic circuit implemented within an integrated circuit.
A calibration method is also provided. The calibration method is for calibrating a voltage offset of a first input terminal and a second input terminal of an amplifier. The method comprises the following steps. First, a first input signal and a second input signal are provided to the first input terminal and the second input terminal respectively. Next, an adjustment signal with a series of values is provided to the first input terminal of the amplifier. Each value sets a voltage adjustment to the first input terminal. Then, an output signal of the amplifier is monitored until the output signal changes states. Subsequently, the voltage adjustment made to the first input terminal when the output signal changes states is selected.
A detailed description is given in the following embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.
The invention can be more fully understood by referring to the following detailed description and examples with references made to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
The following description is of the best-contemplated mode of carrying out the invention. This description is made for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention and should not be taken in a limiting sense. The scope of the invention is best determined by reference to the appended claims.
In this embodiment, the APC unit includes an operational amplifier OP. The electronic system 100 forms a close loop with negative feedback. Therefore, the voltage Vmdi is the same as the reference voltage Vref. The electronic system 100 can keep the power of the laser diode stable using the APC unit and the close loop configuration. By adjusting Vref, the electronic system 100 can adjust the power of the laser diode LD.
However, the reference voltage Vref may not be perfectly match the voltage Vmdi because of the voltage offset between an inverting terminal and non-inverting terminal of the operational amplifier OP in the APC unit 104. Voltage offset can also occur on the paths coupled to the inverting and non-inverting terminal if there are additional components (level shifters or another OP) located on the paths. For example, if the reference voltage Vref is set to be 180 mV, the voltage Vmdi could be 170 mV when the close loop is stable. There is a 10 mV voltage offset between the reference voltage Vref and the voltage Vmdi in this case.
For example, with reference to
With reference to
With reference to
A calibration process is therefore needed to detect the original voltage offset and to compensate for it.
The register value stored in the register unit 210 can be used to adjust voltage offset of one terminal of the APC unit 204. The firmware unit 208 changes the register value stored in the register unit 210 step by step, so that the voltage offset is adjusted step by step. For example, the voltage adjustment ΔV can be set from −30 mV to +30 mV with a step size of 6 mV. The resulting voltage adjustment ΔV is −30 mV, −24 mV, −18 mV, and so on. In another embodiment, the voltage adjustment ΔV can be set from high to low (from +30 mV to −30 mV for example) and the step size can also be changed depending on different calibration requirements.
In this embodiment, both inverting and non-inverting terminal of the APC unit 204 are coupled to the reference voltage Vref, and the APC unit is operated as a comparator. When the voltage adjustment ΔV changes, the internal monitor 206 monitors the output signal Sout. Once the output signal Sout changes states (from low to high or from high to low), the firmware unit 208 stops changing the register value and the current register value is recorded or maintained.
For example, with reference to
In another embodiment, the voltage adjustment can be made to the inverting terminal of the OP 302. In still another embodiment, voltage adjustments are made to both two input terminals of the OP 302. The firmware unit can control two voltage adjustments with process similar to the embodiment shown in
One advantage of this embodiment is that the calibration process can be performed after an integrated circuit (IC) has been packaged. The firmware unit 208 can be located on a PCB (printed circuit board). The reference signal source 202, the APC unit 204, the internal monitor 206, and the register unit 210 can be implemented within the IC. The calibration process can be carried out every time the electronic system 200 is turned on (powered up) by an end user.
For example, in a calibration mode, Vref2 is selected by the MUX to be input to the APC unit 204 and the output signal Sout is selected by the DEMUX to be output to the internal monitor 206. Here the configuration is the same as the embodiment shown in
After the calibration is completed, an actual voltage adjustment is obtained. The actual voltage adjustment is subsequently set to the APC unit 204. The electronic system 700 then switches back to a normal mode. In the normal mode, Vmdi is selected by the MUX to be input to the APC unit 204 and the output signal Sout is selected by the DEMUX to be output to the laser diode LD 106. Here the configuration is the same as the embodiment shown in
While the invention has been described by way of example and in terms of the preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. To the contrary, it is intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements (as would be apparent to those skilled in the art). Therefore, the scope of the appended claims should be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements.
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|Oct 26, 2007
Owner name: MEDIATEK INC., TAIWAN
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Supervisor Use of Observation Systems.
Medley, Donald M.
This paper discusses the supervisory use of one observational system -- Observation Schedule and Record, Form 5V (OScAR 5V). OScAR 5V refers to a series of observation schedules to develop techniques for obtaining an objective, quantitative record of observed classroom behavior that could be scored on dimensions of teacher behavior. Under this system, the observer would and should have no idea as to what the instrument is supposed to measure, his only task being to record what he sees. Taking a pupil's point of view and adopting his kind of discriminations, the observer draws only those inferences a pupil might draw about the meaning of what is said. Such inferences might include whether the teacher is telling the pupil something he should learn and remember; whether he is asking a question the pupil is supposed to answer; or whether the teacher is looking for a certain answer he has in his head. The observer records the behavior on a machine-scorable or optical scanning form. (JF)
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Sponsor: Bureau of Elementary and Secondary Education (DHEW/OE), Washington, DC.
Authoring Institution: Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus.
Identifiers: Elementary Secondary Education Act Title III; Observation Schedule and Record
Note: Paper presented at Supervision of Instruction Symposium 2: Observation Systems and the Supervisor (January 27, 1972)


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United States District Court, Southern District of New York
September 3, 2003
ALEKSANDRE I. CHIMAREV, PLAINTIFFv.TD WATERHOUSE INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. DEFENDANT
Plaintiff Aleksandre Chimarev ("Chimarev"), proceeding pro se, filed a complaint in New York State Supreme Court, New York County, against his former employer, TD Waterhouse Investor Services, Inc. ("TD Waterhouse"), alleging various claims relating to discrimination in his employment. (See Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial, dated July 23, 2001 ("Complaint") at ¶¶ 4(a)-(j), 5.) TD Waterhouse removed the case to federal court and subsequently moved as dismiss the Complaint pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12 [ILLEGIBLE TEXT] in the alternative, for summary judgment pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 56. Chimarev opposed the motion and cross-moved for summary judgment. On July 2003, Magistrate Judge Gaoriel Gorenstein issued a Report and Recommendation (the "Report") recommending that TD Waterhouse's motion for summary judgment be granted and that Chimarev's cross-motion for summary judgment be Page 2 denied. The Report is attached and incorporated herein. On July 24, 2003, Chimarev filed timely objections to the Report. By Order dated July 29, 2003, the Court ruled upon the respective motions and stated that its findings, conclusions and reasoning would be set forth in a separate Decision and Order to be made available to the parties. Accordingly, the Court, having reviewed the record, Chimarev's objections and the analysis and conclusions in the Report de novo, grants TD Waterhouse's motion for summary judgment and denies Chimarev's cross-motion for summary judgment essentially for the reasons articulated in Magistrate Judge Gorenstein's Report.
Magistrate judges are empowered by statute to preside over certain pretrial matters upon referral by a district judge. See 28 U.S.C. § 636 (b)(1)(a). The district judge evaluating a magistrate judge's recommendation may adopt those portions of the recommendation, without further review, where no specific objection is made, as long as they are not clearly erroneous. See id.; Fed.R.Civ.P. 72(b); see also Thomas v. Arn, 474 U.S. 140, 149 (1985) (district courts are not required to conduct "any review at all . . . of any issue that is not the subject of an objection.") However, when a party makes "specific, written objections" within" ten days after Page 3 being served with a copy of the magistrate judge's report and recommendation, the district court must undertake de novo review of those contested aspects of the report. 28 U.S.C. § 636 (b)(1)(c); see also Fed.R.Civ.P. 72(b). The district judge may then "accept, reject, or modify the recommended decision, receive further evidence, or recommit the matter to the magistrate judge with instructions." Fed.R.Civ.P. 72(b).
In this instance, Magistrate Judge Gorenstein recommends that summary judgment be granted to TD Waterhouse, dismissing the Complaint in its entirety. In light of Chimarev's objections, the Court independently reviews those aspects of the Report to which Chimarev specifically objects and adopts the remainder of the Report, to which no objections have been raised, without further review.
1. Title VII
Chimarev objects to the Report's dismissal of his claims pursuant to Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq. ("Title VII"), all of which relate to the alleged discrimination against him by TD Waterhouse in violation of the terms and conditions of his employment. Chimarev contends that because Page 4 he established a prima facie case of discrimination in the workplace, a presumption of discrimination arises and the burden to articulate a legitimate reason for the challenged employment decision is on TD Waterhouse. Therefore, Chimarev argues that it is proper for him to bring his claims of discrimination and retaliation under Title VII.
Regardless of the potential substantive merit of Chimarev's Title VII claims, however, he is procedurally barred from pursuing any claims under Title VII due to his failure to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") or an appropriate state or local administrative agency. It is well settled that w [a] plaintiff may bring an employment discrimination action under Title VII or the ADEA only after filing a timely charge with the EEOC or with a "State or local agency with authority to grant or seek relief from such practice.'" Holtz v. Rockerfeller & Co., Inc., 258 F.3d 62, 82-83 (2d Cir. 2001) (quoting 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5). Filing with the EEOC or other appropriate administrative agency is a condition precedent to bringing a Title VII claim in this Court: "[E]xhaustion of administrative remedies through the EEOC stands as *an essential element of Title VII's statutory scheme,' . . . and one with which defendant's are entitled to insist that plaintiffs comply." Francis v. City of New York, 235 F.3d 763, 767-768 Page 5 (2d Cir. 2000) (quoting Butts v. City of New York Dep't of Hous. Pres. and Dev., 990 F.2d 1397, 1401 (2d Cir. 1993)).
Although Chimarev complained internally about his alleged discriminatory treatment within TD Waterhouse on multiple occasions, he admittedly never brought claims regarding discrimination to either the EEOC or the New York State Division of Human Rights. (Deposition of Aleksandre I. Chimarev ("Chimarev Dep."), dated December 4, 2001, attached as Exh. B to the Reply Affirmation of Jonathan Stoler in Support of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment ("Stoler Aff."), dated May 19, 2003, at 19-20.) Chimarev's attempts to "avail himself of justice within the administrative organs of the institution that wronged him," (Plaintiff's Opposition and Counter Motion in Response to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment ("Pl. Opj."), dated April 16, 2003, at 7), are insufficient to meet the filing requirements of Title VII; and therefore, his Title VII claims are procedurally barred.
2. Failure to Pay
Chimarev next objects to the Report's findings with regard to his "failure to pay claim" under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. § 160, et seq. ("FLSA"). Specifically, Chimarev challenges the Report's conclusion that "TD Waterhouse adduced undisputed evidence that Chimarev was terminated on February 7, 2001," (Report at 16), and he Page 6 reiterates his assertion that he is owed salary and severance, and that he was not actually terminated until mid-March 2001. (Plaintiff's Objections and Responses to Report and Recommendation ("Pi. Obj."), dated July 24, 2001, at 5.)
Chimarev's failure to pay claim must be dismissed. Although Chimarev claims that he had "no advance notice of termination, no exit interview, no final payment, signatures, etc.," (Id. at 5), Chimarev asserts in his Complaint that he was terminated. (Complaint ¶¶ 4(e), 6(d)). With regard to the date upon which Chimarev's termination became effective, TD Waterhouse has produced documentary and testimonial evidence establishing that Chimarev was terminated by Curtis Langdon ("Langdon"), Vice President of Human Resources at TD Waterhouse, during a meeting on February 7, 2001, and that the termination was intended to be effective immediately. (See email from Langdon to Sharon Alton, dated February 7, 2001, attached as Exh. P to the Stoler Aff.; letter from Pauline Chin to Chimarev, dated March 2, 2001, attached as Exh. S to the Stoler Aff; Affidavit of Langdon, dated February 14, 2003, at ¶ 20.) In fact, in his deposition, Chimarev himself admits that his last day of work was February 7, 2001, and that Langdon informed him that he was terminated verbally on that date. Chimarev complains, however, that his dismissal was not legal because it was "subterfuge" and because he did not Page 7 receive the proper paperwork until mid-March 2001. (See Chimarev Dep. at 141-142; Pl. Obj. at 5.)
Since Chimarev was an at-will employee, he could be fired at any time without notice, as is specified in a letter offering Chimarev employment at TD Waterhouse ("Offer Letter") from Langdon, dated June 22, 2000: "Your employment with the Company, should you accept this offer, will not be for any specified term and may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, by you or the Company for any reason." (Offer Letter, attached as Exh. C to the Stoler Aff. at 2.) Moreover, where no particular form of termination is required by an employment contract, oral termination is equally as effective in terminating an at-will employee as a written termination letter. (See. e.g., Bargstedt v. Cornell University, 757 N.Y.S.2d 646, 646 (App. Div. 3rd Dept. 2003) (oral termination of employee immediately effective); Mohawk Agency, Inc. v. American Cas. Co., 227 F. Supp. 745, 749 (N.D.N.Y. 1964) (oral termination insufficient: because contract required written termination). Chimarev was thereby terminated, orally, on February 7, 2003. Therefore, based on the undisputed evidence in the record, in particular Chimarev's own admission, Chimarev was appropriately paid until the date of his termination on February 7, 2001. Consequently, he has no claim for unpaid salary under FLSA. Page 8
Moreover, with regard to Chimarev's claim that he is owed severance, he has failed to provide any evidence that he was contractually entitled to severance pay. Therefore, he has failed to produce sufficient evidence of his entitlement to severance pay to create an issue of material fact to be litigated before a jury.
1. Public Policy
Chimarev next objects to the Report's conclusions with regard to his state law claim for breach of public policy, good faith and fair dealing. Chimarev clarifies that he bases this claim not on his alleged wrongful termination, as the Report implies, but on TD Waterhouse's failure to transfer him to another, discrimination-free department in accordance with his repeated requests.
However, the Court is not persuaded that this distinction is legally significant. Whether for an alleged adverse employment action, such as refusal to transfer, or for wrongful discharge, a cause of action for a breach of public policy can not be maintained under New York law. See Lobosco v. New York Tel. Co./NYNEX, 751 N.E.2d 462, 464 (N.Y. 2001) (citing Murphy v. Am. Home Prods. Corp., 58 N.Y.2d 293, 297 (N.Y. 1983). In other words, there is no legally actionable public policy basis under New York law for Chimarev to sue TD Page 9 Waterhouse for its failure to provide him with a desired transfer, a less drastic measure than wrongful discharge. In this case, moreover, as a factual matter, Chimarev did not even meet the stated requirements for such a transfer. (See letter from Langdon to Wayne Kyle and Sharon Alton, dated February 7, 2001, attached as Exh. O. to the Stoler Aff.)
2. Intentional Inflict of Emotional Distress
Chimarev next objects to the Report's conclusion that he failed to state a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress. However, even if deemed true, Chimarev's allegations concerning TD Waterhouse's improper conduct do not satisfy the standards for stating a claim for emotion distress under New York law. In this regard, the Court agrees with Magistrate Judge Gorenstein's conclusion.
A plaintiff must satisfy four elements to state a claim for the intentional inflict of emotional distress under New York law: "(i) extreme and outrageous conduct; (ii) intent to cause, or disregard of a substantial probability of causing severe, emotional distress; (iii) a causal connection between the conduct and injury; and (iv) severe emotional distress." Howell v. New York Post Co., 612 N.E.2d 699, 702 (N.Y. 1993) (citations omitted). The threshold for meeting the extreme and outrageous conduct element is high: "Liability has been found only where the conduct has been so outrageous in Page 10 character, and so extreme in degree, as to go beyond all possible bounds of decency, and to be regarded as atrocious, and utterly intolerable in a civilized community." Murphy, 58 N.Y.2d at 297 (quoting Restatement [Second] of Torts § 46, cmt. d (1965)).
Chimarev specifies the alleged overall discriminatory and abusive treatment he suffered during his employment by asserting that TD Waterhouse prevented him from attending meetings and social events, denied him his chosen workplace for the benefit of a younger co-worker, destroyed and scattered his books and documentation, deprived him of his work tools, and subjected him to insults and slurs based on his nationality. The Court is not persuaded that these allegations amount to the requisite level of extreme and outrageous conduct defying all bounds of civilized society. Simply put, being snubbed by co-workers, disciplined by managers in an unpleasant manner, and taunted by peers for ethnic differences are not actionable under the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress. See, e.g., Herlihy v. Metropolitan Museum of Art, 633 N.Y.S.2d 106, 114 (App. Div. 1st Dep't 1995) (ethnic epithets, sexual harassment, and discrimination were found to be "wholly inappropriate but not so outrageous in character or so extreme in degree as to be wholly intolerable in a civilized Page 11 community."); Leibowitz v. Bank Leumi Trust Co. of N.Y., 548 N.Y.S.2d 513, 522 (App. Div. 2nd Dep't 1989) (the use of the terms "Hebe" and "Kike" was strongly disapproved and condemned but was found to be not so extreme or outrageous as to meet the threshold requirement for a cause of action of intentional infliction of emotional distress); Folev v. Mobil Chemical Co., 626 N.Y.S.2d 906, 907-908 (App. Div. 4th Dep't 1995); Nader v. General Motors Corp., 255 N.E.2d 765, 770 (N.Y. 1970) ("[I]t is manifestly neither practical nor desirable for the law to provide a remedy against any and all activity which an individual might find annoying.")
Furthermore, as indicated in the Report, because he was an at-will employee, Chimarev is also precluded from bringing a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress to the extent that his claim is based on his termination from TD Waterhouse. See Abeles v. Mellon Bank Corp., 747 N.Y.S.2d 372, 373 (App. Div. 1st Dep't 2002) ("Plaintiff was an at-will employee terminable from her position at any time and for any reason, or even for no reason at all, and thus was without recourse to sue, as she has, for wrongful discharge by means of a cause of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress.") (citing Murphy 58 N.Y.2d at 300, 303)). Page 12
3. Breach of Contract and Fraud
Chimarev further objects to the Report's dismissal of his breach of contract and fraud claims, asserting that TD Waterhouse broke its employment agreement with him by failing to provide a safe, discrimination free environment, depriving him of his workspace and tools, reducing his position in the company to that of a "doorman," and using his superior "know-how" for the benefit of training workers who lacked a PhD and his extensive experience. However, Chimarev does not even attempt to refute the settled legal principle cited by Magistrate Judge Gorenstein that an at-will employees can not sue for breach of contract or fraud with regard to a nonexistent employment contract. Chimarev merely recites the bases for his allegations without contending with the legal principles set forth in the Report. Therefore, Chimarev's conclusory objection is to no avail.
Chimarev signed the Offer Letter, which explicitly indicated that the terms of his employment were at-will. (See Offer Letter, attached as Exh. C to the Stoler Aff.) Moreover, under New York law, "[a]bsent an agreement establishing a fixed duration, an employment relationship is presumed to be a hiring at will, terminable at any time by either party." De Petris v. Union Settlement Assoc., Inc., 657 N.E.2d 269, 271 (N.Y. 1995) (citing Sabetav v. Sterling Page 13 Drug, 69 N.Y.2d 329, 222 (1987)). Thus, as an at-will employee, who can be terminated at any time and for any reason, Chimarev can not maintain an action for breach of contract where no such contract existed. See Minton v. Lenox Hill HOSP., 160 F. Supp.2d 687, 699 (S.D.N.Y. 2001).
Moreover, with regard to Chimarev's assertion that TD Waterhouse engaged in fraudulent misrepresentation by hiring him only to transfer his "know-how" to other workers, under New York law, a claim of fraud requires that the plaintiff demonstrate reasonable reliance upon a false statement. See Cohen v. Koenig, 25 F.3d 1168, 1172 (2d Cir. 1994). Here, it is not entirely clear what misrepresentation Chimarev alleges. Understood liberally, the false statement might be TD Waterhouse's offer of employment, although in actuality Chimarev alleges that TD Waterhouse only wanted to transfer his know-how to other employees. However, as Chimarev's employment offer was at-will, and Chimarev could be fired at any time and for any reason, he cannot provide any evidence of reasonable reliance based on the Offer Letter. See Arias v. Women in Need, Inc., 712 N.Y.S.2d 103, 103-104 (App. Div. 1st Dep't 2000); see also Tannehill v. Paul Stuart, Inc., 649 N.Y.S.2d 505, 506 (App. Div. 1st Dep't 1996) (u[i]t cannot be said that plaintiff reasonably relied on defendant's representation, because the offered employment was at will"). Page 14 Moreover, it is not inappropriate for an employee to be expected to transfer his know-how to other employees, nor is an expectation of such on the part of an employer legally actionable under New York law.
4. Invasion of Privacy
Similarly, in his objection to the Report's recommendation that his invasion of privacy claim be dismissed, Chimarev summarily restates his claim but fails to refute the valid legal conclusions in the Report. In New York, "the right to privacy is governed exclusively by sections 50 and 51 of the Civil Rights Law; [New York has] no common law of privacy." Howell, 612 N.E.2d at 703. Section 50 of the Civil Rights Law prohibits the unauthorized commercial use of a private persons "name, portrait, or picture" without prior consent, while section 51 provides a private right of action to a person aggrieved under section 50. See N.Y. Civil Rights L. § 50, 51 (McKinney 2003).
According to TD Waterhouse, Chimarev's inability to provide supervisors with documentation of his work, failure to complete assigned projects, and on-going disciplinary issues such as insubordination and disregard for protocol led to concerns regarding how Chimarev was using his time on TD Waterhouse computer systems. As a result, an executive decision was made to look into Chimarev's computer and email Page 15 records for inappropriate use of TD Waterhouse servers and records. (Stoler Aff. Ex. G.) Since New York's limited right of privacy does not prohibit an employer from accessing employee email and other documents produced on the company's system, Chimarev has no claim to adjudicate.
5. Opportunity for Discovery
Finally, with regard to Chimarev's objection to the Reports's conclusion concerning the sufficiency of his time for discovery, the Court is persuaded that ample time for discovery was afforded. In addition, Chimarev does not submit any affidavit or other evidence that establishes what further information could be unearthed by any specific additional discovery: "[A] party resisting summary judgment on the ground that it needs discovery in "order to defeat the motion must submit an affidavit showing `(1) what facts are sought [to resist the motion] and how they are to be obtained, (2) how those facts are reasonably expected to create a genuine issue of material fact, (3) what effort affiant has made to obtain them, and (4) why the affiant was unsuccessful in those efforts.'" Guary v. Winehouse, 190 F.3d 37, 43 (2d Cir. 1999) (quoting Meloff v. N.Y. Life Ins. Co., 51 F.3d 372, 375 (2d Cir. 1995) (citations omitted). Because Chimarev has not met this requirement, and because extensive discovery has already occurred, Chimarev's objection to the lack of discovery does Page 16 not persuade the Court that TD Waterhouse's motion for summary judgment should be denied.
For the reasons stated above, and as set forth by Magistrate Judge Gorenstein in the Report, it is hereby
ORDERED that the Court's Order dated July 29, 2003, is amended to incorporate the discussion set forth above; and it is further
ORDERED that TD Waterhouse's motion for summary judgment is granted.
ORDERED that Chimarev's cross-motion for summary judgment is denied.
The Clerk of the Court is directed to close this case.
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I can't begin to express how much I love having a few days off from work to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday! I'm getting some housework done and putting my baking skills to the test (score: one delicious success, one horrendous failure) but mostly, I'm psyching myself out for my imminent return home to mom and dad.
Like many others out there, the idea of going home for the holiday elevates my stress levels. For some, the anxiety lies in the prospect of facing the family firing squad's barrage of questions about what you're doing – or not doing – with your life: career, marriage, kids, etc. For others, like me, it's dealing with the dysfunction that befalls most families. I love my parents, really I do, but I'm long past the unavoidable point in life when mom and dad become actual people with their own issues and problems!
So for everyone who feels that going home is like heading home to your own execution, here are four ways to prepare yourself mentally for the conversations you don't want to have at Thanksgiving, but will.
1. Get into a good, strong, confident place before you go home. Think about the conversations you're going to have and what you're going to say about your life and the choices you've made. Arm yourself with the confidence, direction and dialog you need to make the time with your family a great experience.
2. Recognize what makes you happy and how you find DEFINE success. Being able to articulate your vision and back it up with research, information or a plan will give your family more confidence that you're on the right track. Remember that even though your definition of success might differ from your parents, you really need their support.
3. Know your family's push buttons and how you should spin your story for different people — for example your dad might care more about money while your mom is concerned about your happiness. Plan your conversations accordingly. If you go into these conversations lost and confused, they're going to jump in and offer their own opinions and advice that might be contradictory, irrelevant or not as specific as you'd like it to be.
4. Remember: They love you. Their words may not express it adequately but they only want you to be happy. Try your best to make the most of your time at home and keep in mind that it will all be over in a few hours or days.


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This qualification is part of the Australian Meat Processing Training Package. It covers work activities undertaken by workers in meat enterprises which undertake specialised services, such as preparing shelf ready packs from wholesalers or boning rooms, specialty meat cuts, gourmet meat, bulk value-added products, providing meat preparation customer service, and so on. It is a highly flexible qualification enabling selections to be made from a wide range of units. Specialisation is possible in Abattoirs; Meat retailing; Smallgoods; Meat processing or Food processing.
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Customer acquisition or revenue during early stage?
What would you say is most important during an early stage pre-revenue startup - customer acquisition or revenue even if it is a very small amount? If you need to pick one over the other what would it be?
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Michael Lissack Entrepreneur • Advisor
Applied Philosopher of Science
Customer acquisition
Kate Hiscox Entrepreneur • Advisor
Boss at Venzee
It really depends on the scenario. You want to lock your customer base in and that can be achieved through a variety of ways including having them pay. If you don't fear that they'll pick up and run away to the next, shiny solution then I would go for customer acquisition as you'll have time to figure out how to monetise them.
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Before focusing on Customer Acquisition I would rather focus on Customer Retention. You need to make sure before you bring more user that your service is not leaky and that you retain at least 20% of the users after 30 days. Once you reach this milestone I would focus on acquisition. Revenue comes later.
Kris Bliesner Entrepreneur
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Startup decisions are rarely binary. I would look at it as an "and" not an "or". I am a big fan of driving revenue as it proves that someone is willing to pay for your product or service. You can dial in the right amount but a paying customer beats a non-paying one all day long.
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If the revenue is $.01 is that ideal? Probably not. I agree with the retention comment over the paying customer comment. Much easier to monetize a community than it is to increase prices for an existing paying customer.
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I would say the most important thing is proving assumptions. It really depends on the business model and space you are in. But if you would make choose, I always like to see growth in traction over growth in revenue.
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Customer Acquistion, unless your are B2B, but even then it is valuable if they are using you. Sent from my phone
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