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"Startups don't fail because the product sucks; startups fail because of a failure to sell the product."
If you're the founder of a B2B startup with a SaaS product, then this post is for you. As the Chief Marketing Officer of Viralogy, it is my primary objective to sell our product to companies. In this post, I will describe my current selling techniques, processes, and what I've learned from trial and error. This is how to sell your product.
What we're selling and who we're selling it to
Viralogy is a Social Commerce platform that utilizes the Facebook Social Graph to personalize the shopping experience for ecommerce stores. We are targeting companies that fit the following criteria:
- Industry: Ecommerce
- Niche: Beauty Retail
- Annual Revenue: $1M – $10M
Know exactly who your target market is. We went as far as to purchase the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide 2010 Edition so that we could better understand our target market.
Twitter won't bring you the clients – You'll need to grow some balls and pick up the phone
I am cold-calling potential clients.
I'm not trying to Tweet them or message them via Facebook. I'm not trying to comment on their blogs in hopes that they'll respond. If I had a year to sell the product, then perhaps I would employ these methods; however, a young internet startup needs clients as soon as possible, and the best way to do that is to get my ass on the phone and start selling directly to my target market.
Cold-calling will grow hair on your chest. It's definitely not for the faint of heart – just ask my Co-Founder Yu-kai. So if you don't have what it takes, then you better find someone who does.
The most effective selling method for a young unknown company with an extremely small budget is to get on the phone and make sales calls.
Your mindset before you begin
Selling is a numbers game. At the same time, you don't want to "waste" potential prospects by selling completely unprepared. Before you begin, do the following:
- Read Cold Calling Techniques that Really Work
- Practice with your Co-Founders for a whole day straight
- Have a solid base of 75 target companies to call each week
The key is to be persistent and patient. You will not make an appointment with a potential client the first week – I didn't. But during my second week, I was able to make 4 appointments. I stay persistent and patient and make 15 cold-calls to new potential prospects every single weekday.
Rejoice every time that someone rejects you because it means you're getting that much closer to a sale. Seek out the rejections! I'm serious here; you have to completely lose your mind and hunt for the rejections because the more times that you get rejected, the more sales that you're making.
The tools that I use
I use a particular set of tools that every bootstrapped startup can afford.
1. Skype to make calls
I pay $2.99/month to make unlimited calls to the US and Canada via Skype. This means I don't have to worry about my cell phone bill or the horrible reception we have at the apartment. With this plan, the calls you make show up as 0123456… on caller ID. This is bad because if a person sees this unknown number, she is unlikely to pick up the phone.
I therefore pay $30/year for a Skype number so that I have a real number when making Skype calls.
2. Alexa to look up target companies
I use the Browse by Category feature on Alexa to find my target ecommerce stores. I look for top sites in the Beauty category on Alexa and make sure to target the top 100 sites.
3. The CRM
Stephen, our CTO, built a custom CRM for me to use.
If I didn't have Stephen's CRM, I would use Sales Force since it only costs $5/month for the basic plan. One of the most important elements of sales is to stay organized. Write down everything from the date you first contact the potential client to the details of the last conversation you had with them.
4. Jigsaw + LinkedIn to look up names and numbers
To find the names and numbers of the professionals I need to contact, I use a combination of Linkedin and Jigsaw.
I first use Jigsaw to find the corporate number of the company and the names of people involved with marketing or ecommerce. I then use LinkedIn to cross reference the names and make sure they still work at the company. I also use LinkedIn to find out more details about the professional and to find any information that I can use to my advantage.
5. PB Works to host all potential client materials
I use PB Works to manage and share all of the following documents:
- Detailed notes of calls I've had with potential clients
- The Power Point Presentation for potential clients
- Agreements that clients have signed
Elements of the cold call
Now that you have your tools, you're ready to start making calls.
Important: During the first call, you're selling the appointment – not the product
Your goal is to get the potential client interested in what you have to offer. Don't try to sell the potential client your product and all of the great features you have – they don't want to hear about it. All you can do is hopefully catch their attention by solving a pain that they have, and moving them to commit to an appointment call with you.
1. The opener
Open with the following sequence:
- Introduce yourself
- Introduce your company
- Establish credibility
- Tell them specifically why you're calling
- Push for the appointment
This is exactly how I open every time:
Hi David, this is Jun Loayza from Viralogy and my team has worked on social campaigns for Levi's, LG, and Victoria Secret. I'm calling specifically today to set up a call to tell you about how our social platform can increase your sales revenue and provide detailed social analytics about your shoppers. Are you available next Tuesday at 10am EST to set up a call?
2. How to react when they respond
The person you are calling will most likely not want to set up a call. This is how you can bypass the most common responses:
"I'm sorry, I'm just not interested right now."
Your response: You know what David, that is exactly what some of our customers said before they heard what I had to say. That's why I really feel we should get together next week.
"I'm sorry, I'm really busy right now and can't talk on the phone. Can you send me something via email."
Your response: Yes of course I can. [Get their email address]. I will go ahead and send you a detailed presentation by the end of the day. I'll follow through with you next Tuesday at 10am EST to talk to you about the presentation in further detail. Does this time work for you?
"We're already using a similar product."
Your response: David, may I ask you what product you're currently using? [He tells you the product]. That's great because we've actually worked alongside this product in the past and have had great success. That's why I really feel we should get together next week.
Do everything in your power to get to the appointment! Don't let a simple "No" turn you away. As a sales person, it is your duty… no, it's your purpose to get the appointment.
3. How to leave a voice mail
I never expect someone to call me after I leave a voicemail. It very rarely happens. Instead, the purpose of my voicemail is to get them thinking about my company and me. It must be short, sweet, and to the point.
Hi David, this is Jun Loayza from Viralogy and my team has worked on social campaigns for Levi's, LG, and Victoria Secret. I'm calling specifically today to set up a call to tell you about how our social platform can increase your sales revenue and provide detailed social analytics about your shoppers. You can give me a call at 714-657-9332. Thanks and I look forward to speaking with you.
Remember, don't expect someone to return your voicemail. However, a good voicemail gets them interested in your product and what you have to offer. I have had 2 potential clients recognize me from my message when I call them again and say that they're interested and would like to set up a follow up call.
4. Get past the Gatekeeper
Gatekeepers usually aren't that bad. Just be confident and pretend like you're suppose to talk to the potential client. The following line gets me through about 75% of the time with no questions asked:
Hi Stephanie. This is Jun Loayza calling for David Scott
That's it. It really is that simple.
Should the gatekeeper ask "What is this regarding?", I respond with:
My company recently completed a successful campaign with XYZ company and David would be very interested to learn about how we can do the same for your company.
Should the gate keep ask "Is he expecting your call?", I respond with:
No he's not actually, but my company recently completed a successful campaign with XYZ company and David would be very interested to learn about how we can do the same for your company.
If the gatekeeper just won't let you through, try to get the potential client's voicemail.
You got them to want the appointment
You got them to say "Yes, I'd like to set up a call." That's great! Now it's time to move fast so that they don't forget.
1. Use Google Calendar to invite them to a Calendar Invite
After a successful call, I immediately invite the potential client to the agreed upon date and time using Google Calendar. In this way, I know that he has it on his calendar and am notified when he accepts the invite.
2. Send the Power Point Presentation the night before the call
I send it the night before the call for the following reasons:
- The potential client is reminded about our call when he sees the email the following morning
- If I send it more than 2 days before our call, the presentation will get buried in a pile of emails. By sending it the night before, I make sure that it is the top email in his inbox
3. Do your research the night before
Make sure you've looked up the potential client's information on LinkedIn. Make sure you have thoroughly looked over the company website and searched for the company on Google. Come as prepared as you can possibly be.
The day has come. The day of the call and how to WOW them
This is it. It's time to go in for the close – or at least get to the next step. Your goal on this sales call is to get another meeting with the decision makers, or get another meeting to discuss the terms of the contract.
1. How to start off the call
Introduce yourself and your company. Drop big names of clients you have worked with before to establish credibility. And above all else, sound confident and as if you know what you're doing.
2. Before you walk them through your presentation
Before you jump into the pitch, you need to find out what they want and need. I always start with the following question:
Before we get started, I'd like to find out more about your online digital goals. I've looked through your store and noticed that you're using A, B, and C. What social media goals to you have in the next 6-12 months?
There answer will tell me exactly how to tailor my pitch.
3. The pitch
Practice, practice, and practice some more with your founders. If you've practiced enough, then your pitch should go very smoothly and you'll sound very confident the entire way. People make emotional decisions, so the potential client needs to feel that they can trust you with their money.
4. How to close the deal
Allow the potential client to ask you questions and make sure that you have awesome answers. Once the potential client is done with all of his questions, end with the following:
David, now that I know more about your goals and I've explained how the Viralogy platform will help you hit those goals, this social campaign just makes sense to me. What do you think?
That's it. Wait to hear what he has to say and respond accordingly. Remember, your goal is to get to the next meeting, and not to get them to sign right then and there.
If the potential client wants to talk it over with his team before he makes a decision, ask him when is a great time for you to present to his entire team.
If the potential client wants to think it over for a while, set up a call with him next week with an exact date and time.
Don't hang up the phone without having the next meeting established.
Always learning and iterating
I'm still in the early stages of sales. I'm constantly learning from my mistakes and trying to get better with each potential client that I call. This post summarizes what I've learned in the past month of cold-calling.
If you have any questions about cold-calling or tips of your own, please leave them in the comment section.
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I had the AJAX portfolio working fine on Friday (8/9/13) and now it is not working at all. It simply will not deploy (keeps the loading graphic onscreen forever) and previously I had no troubles with anything involving the pofolio grid using AJAX portfolio. NOTE: Have updated all JS and also am working in the latest version of the Enfold theme as well as the latest version of WordPress.
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Please help me find out why it broke as soon as possible! Many thanks!
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Requesting a Flexible Work Arrangement
July 16, 2016
The Georgetown University Law Center defines a "flexible work arrangement" (FWA) as "any one of a spectrum of work structures that alters the time and/or place that work gets done on a regular basis." This can include: 1) flexibility in the scheduling of hours worked and/or arrangements regarding shift and break schedules; 2) flexibility in the number of hours worked; and 3) flexibility in the place of work. By some estimates, as much as 40 percent of the U.S. workforce is expected to have some sort of a flexible arrangement at work by the end of 2016. If you'd like to join them, the tips below may help.
Remember that flexible work arrangements come in many forms. Many people assume that flexible work means working from home. But there are many others ways to work flexibly, such as starting/leaving an hour earlier or starting/leaving an hour later, taking an afternoon a week off to take your mother to physical therapy (and making the time up another day), or even sharing a job with a co-worker.
Any flexible work arrangement has to not only work for you, it has to work for your team and organization. If you're like most people, there are many work arrangements that would make your life easier. But you are not the only factor in this equation. Take stock of what others in your organization are already doing, talk to friends and colleagues to make sure you have a handle on the pros and cons of the different scenarios you are considering, and do your best to honestly assess whether and to what extent those scenarios work for everyone involved. Your assessment should include the financial aspects of each scenario, as there are often unexpected or overlooked costs — travel and equipment, for example — to letting employees work remotely.
Make a formal proposal. Take the time to write up your proposal as a formal memo. Review your employee handbook and talk to HR (if appropriate). Anticipate the questions and concerns you are likely to face, and formulate your responses ahead of time. Be sure your proposal doesn't only focus on the benefits of the arrangement for you, but instead demonstrates why a flexible arrangement will be good for you and your organization. For example, if you're asking to work from home on Fridays, explain how this will give you a block of time to focus on project-based work that is continually interrupted by meetings during the rest of the week.


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Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the main port of access to the island for the vast majority of overseas and domestic visitors. The second busiest airport in the country by passenger and freight volume, it sees over 14 million passengers passing through its two terminals every year and nearly 100,000 flights touching down on its single runway.
The airport's location is one of the most remarkable in Thailand, being directly behind Mai Khao Beach. During high season, with the wind coming from the east, aircraft from 46 airlines, serving more than 37 destinations, make their approach over the glittering Andaman Sea, passing no more than a couple of dozen metres above the beach before touching down. When they take off, the flight path passes over the beautiful Phang Nga Bay, giving a unique view of the limestone karts and emerald islets.
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After getting past Immigration, you will find five baggage carousels, eight customs counters and a 300-metre arrivals curb, with various options available for carrying you to your final destination. This includes metered taxis, limousines, the airport bus, car rental and minivans. Money changing, ATMs and local SIM cards are also available in the arrivals hall and there are lifts, toilets and telephones adapted to disabled persons' needs throughout.
Changing Money
There are currency exchanger counters available throughout Phuket Airport, both in the Arrivals and Departures areas. Those in Arrivals get very busy as each flight lands, creating long and slow-moving queues. It is often quicker and easier to use one of the many ATMs. If you choose to do so, ensure that your card has a 'Cirrus' logo on the back, which denotes that it is suitable for overseas transactions. It is also advisable to alert your bank prior to travelling, otherwise they may lock your account on the assumption that your card has been stolen. Most banks will charge a small fee for using their card overseas.
Please note that the exchange rate from airport currency exchange services is often not the best. It is generally advisable to only convert enough cash to get you to your destination before doing the bulk of your money exchange elsewhere as you will get more baht for your buck.
Getting to Your Hotel
Limousine Taxis
A limousine service is also on hand, albeit a more expensive option. You can buy tickets for this service on the first floor of the terminal, but booking your airport transfer in advance saves you time and energy. The silver-grey vehicles are parked en masse directly opposite the terminal's main doors. They are the cleanest and most comfortable form of transport - ideal after a tiresome long-haul flight.
Taxi Meter
A well-signed taxi stand is located just outside Phuket Airport, to the right of the main exit. The taxis are red and yellow and they can generally be relied upon to use their meters. We have listed the average fares for popular destinations below, but please note that you will need to pay an additional 100 baht airport fee. This only applies to journeys departing from the airport.
- Phuket Town: 600 – 900 baht
- Patong Beach: 700 – 1,050 baht
- Kata/Karon Beach: 775 – 1,250 baht
Note that this charge is for the taxi, not per head.
Phuket Airport Bus
There are two inexpensive hourly bus services from Phuket Airport. The bright orange buses go to Phuket Bus Terminal 1 in Phuket Town, with services from 06:30 to 21:30. Tickets are available from the counter by the airport exit and cost 90 baht for the larger bus and 100 baht for a mini-bus.
The other service travels to Patong, Kata and Karon beaches. The cream-coloured buses with the blue strip operate from the northern end of the arrivals curb (turn left out of the exit) from 07:30 and cost 150 baht to reach Patong and 200 baht for Kata or Karon. Tickets are bought from the driver.
Tickets for minivans are for sale at two counters on the ground floor (Phuket 100 baht, Patong 150 baht, Kata/Karon 180 baht). Minivans sometimes stop off at tour agencies where you will be asked to book a tour from which the driver makes a commission. Minivans take longer than a taxi to deliver you to your hotel as they drop off other passengers at hotels along the way.
Car Rental at the Airport
There are two car rental counters in the Arrivals hall, where you can hire cars from Avis, Alamo, National and Hertz. Please make sure to take along your passport and international driving license. Many more companies are located just outside the airport.
When it comes to going home or continuing your travels, Phuket Airport is quite compact and very easy to navigate. This makes getting to your gate simpler, even if you're a running a little bit late, but it also means that the duty free services are quite limited. There is a much larger King Power duty free shopping mall near Phuket Town, where you can make your purchases and collect them at the airport just before boarding your flight. Restaurants and money exchange are available in the departures hall.
Generally speaking, it is advisable to arrive at the airport at least three hours before the departure time of an international flight and one hour before a domestic one. Given Phuket Airport's small size, you may be able to cut that down to two hours, but it is advisable to check with your airline first. Thanks to traffic, travelling from Patong Beach to the airport can take as little as 40 minutes for a late-night flight and as long as an hour or more for a flight leaving during the day, particularly around rush hour.
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Handmade stuffed fabric Christmas ornaments.
When I asked my daughter what she wanted to decorate the tree with she said "les étoiles roses". Not finding any pink stars in the stores and not wanting to disappoint, I decided to make some of my own.
I always get a little crafty at holiday time so this project quickly escalated into others. My girl just started to draw things that actually look like things, so I decided to make keep sakes of this developmental milestone. I had her draw on fabric with special fabric markers and then turned them into puffy ornaments as well.
In France they don't always have the same holiday traditions as in the States. For example instead of the tooth fairy money is left for a new tooth by "la petite souris" (a little mouse) and Easter eggs are distributed by giant flying bells rather than a bunny. And at Christmas they don't do stockings (le Père Nöel just leaves presents by the tree).
I really wanted my daughter to partake in this tradition so I made her a very girly quilted stocking which I embellished with some extra stars. I explained to her that it was a tradition in the United States where Mommy grew up and that Santa would know to leave her some extra little gifts in her stocking on Christmas morning.


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Instead of getting up early, you can stay up till... 11 p.m. or midnight. That'll give you a head start :-)
Thanks for the encouragement Starlord. But even if I get up at 6:00 am (North Vancouver, Pacific Time) your puzzles have already been out there for 8 or 9 hours (Belgium, I think). So my chances of winning the contest are very low. But if I remember the show I always do the puzzle and leave a note.
Thanks PkinAnd Cevas, maybe you should enter a 'do you remember'-contest.If you win, you are allowed to print it postersize and hang it on your wall :-)But I'm glad the both of you like it
Breathtaking!!! Thank you Starlord. Definitely a keeper.
Gorgeous picture thanks Sir Starlord...
Some words of wisdom are always welcomed, Grandmalucy.@ Bentley: Oh yessss, always and ever :-)
Red sky in the morning sailors be warned, ROUGH SEAS FOR THE DAY.
Red sky at night sailors delight, means they will have smooth sailing the next day.....
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Thanks Bentley and ... I'm always good :-)@ Budgy: It was just an image I found on the internet. Unfortunately I have no further details about it. But I'm glad you like it.
Is this for real? Is it the sailing ship in Amsterdam harbour? Magnificent.
This is beautiful too. Colours of the sky are are so special. Thanks starlord, be good today:-))


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Alter Bridge, led by quality frontman Myles Kennedy, return with an album equally as good, if not better, than their previous two.
The guitar work is epic beyond belief. Marc Tremonti does not put a foot wrong. I would normally list songs which I would recommend you listen to. However, I cannot single out any song on this album that is better. Isolation is slightly heavier, with Wonderful Life taking the opposite route as a heartfelt slower song. I Know It Hurts is a message we can all relate to at one point or another, as is Fallout.
Myles Kennedy goes from strength to strength. It takes a special man to be invited to front Led Zeppelin on a tour. He is out there to rival the best and, with the right recognition, will be acknowledged as a legend of our time.
I'd recommend this album to any music fan, especially fans of heavier rock or even metal.
Only Revolutions is the newest album from Ayrshire trio Biffy Clyro. Although it may be more commercial than previous albums, it still holds some of the fundamentals which make Biffy so unique. The odd time signatures and off-key endings remain along with the guttural Scottish vocals of Simon Neil.
The heaviest song on the album is That Golden Rule, one which was released as a single. It is joined by songs which seem a little more 'pop' in style such as Bubbles and The Captain. God and Satan deals with the everlasting question of eternity and an afterlife, Born on a Horse is a cheap dig at American culture, Mountains is an epic struggle between two powers and Many of Horror is a song so heartfelt that it was chosen for X-Factor winner Matt Cardle's first single under the name 'When We Collide'.
There is no one that should be unaware of Biffy Clyro. If you are curious about what all of the talk is about, and why Biffy have such a huge fan base, give this album a try. You are guaranteed to like something on it.
My review is going to be from a slightly different perspective. I was completely new to the Madden franchise of games. I only really got interested in NFL after the Superbowl this year (2011). However, because of this game, I now know almost all I need to know about the rules of the sport. This may be explained by the 'dumbing-down' described in other reviews. I found this very helpful, and would have found it off putting had I been thrown straight into a game I couldn't learn about.
I have not really found any faults in the gameplay. Aside from the annoying sponsor jingles , limited commentary recordings (you will hear the same recorded name over and over, I am now sick of the name Ochocinco) and a fairly complicated draft system, I believe it is a very good game.
I would recommend this game to anyone who is interested in learning about NFL, or even to experts in the field.
Heavy Rain, like LA Noire, follows a very different gameplay route. It is more like a movie. However, your choices will affect the ending of the game. Myself, my sister and my friend all got a different ending.
You start as Ethan Mars, the first real victim. His son, Jason, dies prior to the game, leaving Mars in a coma and without his wife who leaves him. He then is thrown head first into the investigation to find the Origami Killer when his other son, Shaun, is captured. He then becomes the main suspect while trying to find his son. You will go on to control three other characters who are involved in this case, insomniac Madison Paige, retired police officer Scott Shelby and member of the FBI Norman Jayden.
The killer will always be the same. However, the choices you make as the characters will determine which of them live and die, whether they manage to catch the killer or save Shaun.
This game is set in the style of a Film Noir, similar to LA Noire. The facial animation is great, it is modelled on actors or models. I would recommend the game because it last for quite a long time and is worth the money.
I admit, I only went for the HTC Desire S because my flatmates had an iPhone 4 and a Blackberry and wanted to be different. This turned out to be a great move!
iPhones advertise great Apps. You will not be missing out on Android. The Android Market is just as good. You will already have such apps as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and more. I have since downloaded Google Sky Map, QR Droid, Sky News, Sky and BBC Sports News and Shazam along with great games like Paper Toss. Videos on YouTube are clear and the sound is sharp. The music player is also a hit, even if the memory to begin with is only 8GB. This can be rectified with a memory card similar to that of a camera.
Speaking of cameras, the HTC Desire S does not lack this, in fact, it excels in it. The camera is particularly sharp, as is the video recorder.
Texting has also never been easier. All texts can be saved, making it easy to find any past ones. Contacts can be linked to the phone via Google or Facebook, meaning that you have their number, email address, Facebook page and even Twitter page right there on the contacts list.
The only real downsides to the HTC Desire S are the battery life and the touch screen keypad. The battery life lacks any real longevity. It can sometimes run out in a day if you use apps or the music player for long enough. The keypad is quite small, meaning a lot of spelling errors and misplaced full stops. All this means is that I've had to slow my typing down a little!
All in all, I am very glad I got the phone. Once you get used to it, it is a great gadget to have, a digital Swiss army knife if you will. It is so good that the flat mate who had a Blackberry went out to get a HTC!
This was my first real electric guitar, and I was very lucky to have such a beautiful one. At the time I was playing in a pop/punk band, although the guitar would sound great in any metal, indie or classic outfit. The black finish was immaculate, adding to the beauty. The only real downside I found was that it was quite heavy. However, it was a great guitar to play.
It includes volume and tone dials which allow for changes to be made instantly without having to move to the amplifier. It also has a toggle to change between the 3 sets of pick-ups. I personally used this to turn one pick up completely off and the other on full, meaning I could quickly shift the toggle to give the effect of silent breaks in my playing.
I would recommend this guitar to literally anybody who wants a guitar. It is great for beginners and experts alike.
I am a student, so a laptop is vital to my work. This one is perfect. Mine came with Windows 7 inbuilt and has just about everything you'd need to be getting on with work or indeed with play. I am a gamer too. I have 3 games installed, pretty big (and new) games at that, and they all run very smoothly. I am also a musician and have used the inbuilt camera and sound recorder to help memorise and to market myself on the internet. Saying that, if the sound recorded is too loud, it will distort, which is troublesome. The sticky notes application is very useful, provided you are on the laptop enough for it to remind you of events or deadlines. The only thing you may need is some antivirus software. The laptop is light and mobile and will connect to wi-fi at a fair distance. I'd recommend this laptop to anybody, especially students.
I was a guitarist before moving into the realms of bass. I had a pretty good idea of guitar makes...but not bass. I admit, to begin with, I was only looking at colours that I liked. That was until I found the Fender Precision bass. I got it in a deep red. It played like a dream, couldn't have asked for more from a first bass. It has quite a long neck (in my experience anyway) but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. The frets are big enough, which is expected on a bass, and the sound is great. Of course, if you aren't with the sound, you can always use the toggles to deepen your sound or make it more treble orientated. I was in a three piece band, so a lot relied on me and my bass. It didn't disappoint and stood up to the task perfectly. I would recommend this to anyone, beginner or otherwise, who is needing a new bass.
The television advert for LA Noire promises something new. It doesn't lie. The facial animations of the characters are beyond anything I have seen in any game. Even in-game, outside of a cut-scene, just when your character is walking along, they will be moving their face in reaction to the surroundings.
The gameplay itself is great. You start as Cole Phelps, arresting suspects and gathering evidence at the scenes of crimes. You then use the evidence to question the suspects and eventually deliver a verdict on whether or not the suspect is guilty.
Some may say that the collecting of evidence and questioning becomes tedious. I, however, did not find this, and instead found that, even at the very end of the game, I was marvelling at the wonderful animations and the fact that I was taking part in something completely new in the gaming world. This is a game not to be missed, it may well be a one-off.
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is by far and away one of the best games I have played. It is a continuation of Assassin's Creed 2's story, featuring Ezio Alditore de Fiorense. Whereas 1 and 2 may have felt a little tedious or samey towards the end, what with assassinating, climbing, assassinating some more and then climbing again, Brotherhood seems to get away from this. The graphics are as stunning as always, Italy revelling in its glory. The added extra is also very fun, the ability to build the Brotherhood, hiring set NPCs as assassins and sending them out on missions or calling them to fight by your side. Not only does this add to the strategy of the game, it also maintains your innocence, provided you don't get involved in the brawl yourself. Besides, on which other game can you claim to have seen the Pope, climbed the Colloseum and run along an aquaduct which you have just rebuilt?
I would recommend this game to literally anyone with any degree of skill on any console. I guarantee you will not feel as if you have wasted your money.
Smackdown vs Raw has both delighted and disappointed. Unfortunately, 2011 is no different.
The first thing I noticed about SvR2011 are the graphics, which seem to have got worse since the last game. Whether this is because there are more wrestlers, I am not sure. The walk to the ring seems almost jagged. Also, there is still no return for General Manager mode or a really great Story Mode. There is a Road to Wrestlemania mode, but no real choice in the way it ends (except for turning Rey Mysterio into a bad guy, which I enjoyed immensely). It is frustrating that every exhibition match that you play counts towards the new WWE Universe mode, which is sort of like a running year of shows. Titles cannot be put on the line as and when you like. You have to build up the superstars to deserve the right to fight for the title.
Having said all of that, I still sat for hours with friends playing SvR2011. The improved methods of throwing people onto the steel steps and through tables, for example, was very fun.
Roll on WWE '12! More improvements please.
This is the first release of Essex then-three piece band InMe. It is a grungy, anxious, adolescent story of break-ups and self-doubt. Having been an InMe fan for years and listening to the albums which succeeded Overgrown Eden, there is definitely a difference in Dave McPherson's vocal approach. On this particular album, he is a little more guttural, a little more unsubtle if you will, in his approach to the words he uses. For a fan of music like Nirvana (which may have touched a nerve with some readers, for which I apologise), this album may be just what you are looking for. However, I personally think that InMe have grown with age. White Butterfly was a classic, housing arguably their greatest hit to date, Faster the Chase. Daydream Anonymous saw a band reshuffle, with Greg McPherson replacing Joe Morgan on bass. As a result, I believe live performance improved because Greg's voice is so similar to Dave's in the delivery of backing vocals. Herald Moth is a lot more technical and heavy with the inclusion of Ben on guitar.
It is a joy to look back on what InMe once were and to see the improvement. That is not to detract from this album. Such songs as Underdose and Crushed Like Fruit are still played live and are still a huge crowd pleaser.
I don't like hardback books...which says a lot for Heartstone, the latest in the Shardlake series of books by C.J. Sansom, which I went out to buy as soon as it was released, hardback or not. If you are new to the Shardlake series, here is a brief summary;
Matthew Shardlake is a hunchbacked lawyer, working his way through the ranks of the bar. He begins working for Thomas Cromwell before his demise. After having worked through several cases which would almost always become more complicated with murders and such, Shardlake is entrusted with a case by Queen Catherine Parr herself in Heartstone. He has had to overcome adversity, even a grilling from Henry VIII in York, and competition from other lawyers like Richard Rich.
Heartstone follows on from the fourth in the series, Revelation, and sees him not only working the case for the Queen but following a personal one too, to find out more about Bedlam inmate Ellen Fettiplace who he believes may have been wronged and may not even be 'mad'.
There are not many books which have captivated me as much as Heartstone. Sansom has a way with words. He will encapsulate you. You will find yourself helplessly empathising with your protagonist. You will be left until the very end wondering who the wrongdoer is. Once you pick up Heartstone and become embroiled in the story, you will not want to put it down.
I am an avid history fan, especially of this particular part of history. The words are so vivid that you will almost feel as if you are stood in Chancery Lane with Shardlake. This is my favourite of the series so far, not to take anything away from the rest of it.
If you, like me, like historical fiction or a murder mystery novel, this book is definitely one for you.


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A man accused of setting a fire in an Inglewood hotel room jumped from balcony to balcony late Friday before surrendering to police.
Inglewood police responded at about 10 p.m. to a report of loud noises from a ninth-floor room at the Motel 6 in the 5100 block of West Century Boulevard. At some point, the man started a fire in the room and climbed outside of the building.
He jumped from balcony to balcony as crews extinguished the fire and officers attempted to speak with the man. The man surrendered at about midnight after he climbed down a ladder provided by police.
He was arrested on suspicion of arson.
The fire was contained to one room. No injuries were reported, but guests were evacuated.
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Egypt is bringing criminal charges against at least 40 people, including some Americans, in a move that puts $1.3 billion in US military aid to Egypt at risk.
Hundreds were injured and at least one reportedly killed in Cairo today in clashes with police. Protesters were upset that police did little to thwart Wednesday's soccer violence.
Anger pulsed through Cairo today after 73 soccer fans were killed in clashes yesterday. The protests may provide an opportunity for civilian politicians to come to grips with the military.
The Egypt soccer riot yesterday took 73 lives, and now furious protesters are flooding the streets of Cairo looking for someone to blame.
At least 79 were killed in the Egypt soccer riot yesterday, the deadliest violence since Mubarak's ouster a year ago. Some blame the military regime for stirring up trouble to justify extended its rule.
At least 70 people died in a melee following a soccer match in Port Said, Egypt. The security failure is spawning rumors that the incident plays into the military's law-and-order appeal.
It takes a lot to get K Street to distance itself from a regime. Egypt's ruling military junta has manged the feat by investigating a group of American NGO workers for criminal prosecution.
Egypt quietly moves into another phase of voting, while the monarchs in Morocco and Jordan have stabilized their rule through reforms.
Egypt's military rulers escalated a dispute over US-funded NGOs by barring some American employees from leaving the country, including the son of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
On the eve of the Egyptian revolution anniversary, military leader Hussein Tantawi said the hated emergency law – a key tool of repression – would be lifted except in cases of 'thuggery.'
Salafis want to roll back the clock to their vision of sixth-century Islam. They captured a quarter of the votes, far more than many expected.
Nobel Laureate Mohamed ElBaradei announced Saturday that he would not run in Egypt's presidential elections and criticized the military's grip on power.
New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman is enormously influential, with a cabinet full of Pulitzer prizes, so it's important to set the record straight when he gets some facts wrong.
Making life hard for NGOs, particularly foreign ones, has long been a sport in Egypt.
In one Nile Delta town participating in Egypt elections today, a judge said he had to help fill in ballots for as many as 90 percent of voters, who couldn't read and write.
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood appears to have put up another strong showing in the last round of Egypt's parliamentary election – possibly enough for a parliamentary majority.
The US said it was 'deeply concerned' after a series of raids by Egypt's ruling military today on nongovernment organizations promoting democracy and human rights, some US-funded.
While Christians in Iraq have long faced the threat of growing Islamism and violence, now Christians in Egypt – and Syria – are facing new pressures as a year of dramatic change wraps up.
This weekend's renewed violence in Egypt, including the documented use of live ammunition against unarmed protesters, has further eroded confidence in the ruling military council.
Ahead of today's second round in Egypt elections, secular candidates took a page out of the Islamists' book and engaged in a punishing schedule of grass-roots campaigning.
A member of Egypt's ruling military council said today that it would have a role, albeit indirect, in appointing the body that will write a constitution instead of leaving it to elected lawmakers.
As Egyptians go to the polls today for runoff races, the battle in Cairo's Nasr City neighborhood offers a window into the national race for second behind the Muslim Brotherhood.
There are only three official winners so far in Egypt's elections as many districts ready for runoffs.
Muslim Brotherhood's success isn't surprising, but rise of Egypt's ultraconservative Salafis is.
The Muslim Brotherhood, an 80-year-old Islamist organization banned under Mubarak, has made an impressive showing in the first round of Egypt's elections.


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sorry I didn't reply sooner, been having some very confusing computer problems...
with all the comments and sugestions I think the chrono may be the problem, my current plan of action is to make up another batch of the same rounds and have a friend (who knows how to use a chrono right) run it through a differnt chrono and see when happens.
I thank you all muchly for all your comments and advice, I learned a lot from the "side" discusions as well.
when I get the next batch done and shot off I'll get back to all you fine folks and let you know what all happened.
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Last week's record: 9-4
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Last week's record: 9-4
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MATCHUP: Bears (2-2) at Lions (0-3) Noon Sunday
TV/radio: WFLD-Ch. 32, WBBM-AM 780
Line: Bears by 3 1/2 Weather: Dome
THE BUZZ: Bears: After 3-TD game, QB Kyle Orton's confidence is growing. Bears are majoring in close games and showed mettle with goal-line stand vs. Eagles on Sunday night.
Lions: The post-Matt Millen era is under way, and at least for this season, it doesn't appear things will change quickly. Lions' veterans may be looking over their shoulders instead of ahead.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Bears rookie Matt Forte, averaging 3.8 yards per carry, should find running room. Lions' Roy Williams has at least 5 catches in last 5 games vs. Bears.
MATCHUP: Titans (4-0) at Ravens (2-1)
Noon Sunday
Line: Titans by 3
Weather: 70M-0, partly cloudy
THE BUZZ: Titans: Will use defense--league-high 12 takeaways and plus-6 turnover differential--to control game. Kerry Collins effective, if unspectacular, running offense.
Ravens: Can match Titans' defense, but rookie QB Joe Flacco inexperienced. Ravens' wins have been over lowly Bengals and Browns.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Titans may have to go to air and unless sore knee slows him, Justin Gage (12 catches, 1 TD) will play key role. Ravens FB Le'Ron McClain has rushed for 3 TDs in last 2 games.
THE PICK: Titans 17 Ravens 16
MATCHUP: Chiefs (1-3) at Panthers (3-1)
Noon Sunday
Line: Panthers by 9 1/2
Weather: 80M-0, sunny
THE BUZZ: Chiefs: Ended 12-game losing streak with win over Broncos, but now they hit road vs. NFC contender. If they can run, they have chance.
Panthers: Offense has good balance. Steve Smith (6 catches, 96 yards, TD last week) is in sync and Muhsin Muhammad (22 catches, TD) keeps making plays.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Chiefs' Larry Johnson is going for 3rd straight 100-yard game. Panthers rookie RB Jonathan Stewart has 4 rushing TDs in last 3 games.
MATCHUP: Falcons (2-2) at Packers (2-2)
Noon Sunday
Line: Off
Weather: 60M-0, mostly cloudy
THE BUZZ: Falcons: Falcons' young offense, with only 18 points in 2 road losses, has to show it can get it done away from home.
Packers: Concern in Wisconsin that QB Aaron Rodgers is too fragile with sore shoulder. If he plays, Packers will have enough. If not, it's up to rookie Matt Flynn.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Falcons' Michael Turner tied for NFL lead with 5 rushing TDs while getting 5.5 yards per carry. Somebody will have to get ball to Packers WR Greg Jennings (league -leading 482 yards).
MATCHUP: Colts (1-2) at Texans (0-3)
Noon Sunday
TV: WBBM-Ch. 2
Line: Colts by 3
Weather: 85M-0, sunny
THE BUZZ: Colts: Desperate for AFC South win. That doesn't guarantee anything, but pressure is on.
Texans: Hurricane Ike delayed home opener until this one, the 1st of 4 straight at Reliant Stadium, where roof will be open. Texans need some home cookin'.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Colts' Reggie Wayne had 14 catches, TD in 2 wins over Texans last season. Houston rookie Steve Slaton has TD in each of last 2 games and is getting 4.7 yards per carry.
MATCHUP: Chargers (2-2) at Dolphins (1-2)
Noon Sunday
Line: Chargers by 6 1/2
Weather: 80M-0, 40 percent chance of rain
THE BUZZ: Chargers: Won 2 in row by combined 76-47 score and have found rhythm after another slow start. LaDainian Tomlinson's toe injury is behind him, he's rushed for 4 TDs in last 2 games.
Dolphins: Had week off to savor win at New England, but Chargers are biggest challenge of season. Limited offense spells trouble.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Chargers TE Antonio Gates has TDs in last 2 games. Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano has growing role with 11 catches, 2 TDs.
MATCHUP: Seahawks (1-2) at Giants (3-0)
Noon Sunday
Line: Giants by 7
Weather: 65M-0, partly cloudy
THE BUZZ: Seahawks: Week off came at good time--WRs Deion Branch and Bobby Engram now are healthy enough to return to action. They'll need passing game vs. Giants' defense.
Giants: Also had last week off--main event becoming Plaxico Burress' suspension for this game. Their RB-by-committee approach key again.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Seahawks' Julius Jones in groove with 267 rushing yards and 2 TDs over last 2 games. Giants need good game from Amani Toomer, who has 13 catches, TD.
MATCHUP: Redskins (3-1) at Eagles (2-2)
Noon Sunday
Line: Eagles by 6
Weather: 70M-0, partly cloudy
THE BUZZ: Redskins: New coach Jim Zorn's offense has averaged 26.3 points as Redskins have won 3 straight. But this week, they face NFC's No. 1 defense, which isn't letting anybody run effectively.
Eagles: Defense, allowing only 245.5 yards with NFL-best 17 sacks, must dominate unless Brian Westbrook (ankle) is healthy enough to return.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: QB Jason Campbell has thrown 6 TD passes and zero INTs in 124 throws. Eagles' DeSean Jackson leads rookies with 327 receiving yards.
MATCHUP: Bucs (3-1) at Broncos (3-1)
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I didn't purchase this but was given it when I started a new job. Having never used a presenter before I thought the idea was an excellent one. I remember my days at university when the lecturer would be roaming around the lecture theatre only to have to dash back down to the front to forward thje slide on the presentation - I though the idea of being able to do this remotely was an excellent one.
This presenter proved very straight forward to use. The USB dongle (stick) required to connect it to a PC is integrated into the back of the product making it simple to transport and reduces the chance of it getting lost along the way. Connecting the presenter is simply a matter of inserting this USB dongle into the relevant PC - job done. No installation of software, no waiting for it to install drivers etc, it truly is 'plug and play.' Once connected you have the ability to remotely advance a slide, return to previous slides and to black out the screen (especially useful if you want to turn attention back to yourself). There is also a built in laser pointer and a countdown timer. The countdown timer can be set to any length of time, in 5 minute increments, and provides a reassuring vibration alert at 5 and 2 minutes prior to 'time up' allowing you to end your presentation on the dot. Respnse time between pressing a button and getting a response is indetectable and I've never had a problem with the unit not responding/having to press a button twice, despite climbing to the back of a lecture theatre past the units 15m advertised range.
The presenter takes two AAA batteries which I've never had to replace in the 18 months I've had it. It is quite long in design which allows you to hold it securely in your hand (great for those a little nervous and liable to drop things!) whilst still accessing the controls with ease - unlike some of the tinier presenters I've seen. The product comes complete with full, easy to understand instructions and a carry case, I'm not sure how many people would use this however.


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A MOTORCYLIST has died after colliding with a car in the state's north east.
The woman was riding on Happy Valley Road in Rosewhite when she collided with a ute just before 2.30pm.
She died at the scene while the female driver suffered minor injuries.
Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
The state's provisional road toll has climbed to 77; six more deaths on Victorian roads than this time last year.
Originally published as Motorcyclist killed in crash


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I've had the chance to meet with several fashion stylists throughout my life, but most of their helpful tips got thrown out the window after Some Boy was born. Accessories? Please. Earrings and necklaces have become chew toys at best and choking hazards at worst. I can no longer wear pretty silks and sheer tops as they inevitably get baby "stuff" on them and I never pay full price for clothes anymore because my budget is relegated to toys and baby food. I've been in desperate need of someone to help me mesh my old style with my new lifestyle.
Fortunately, My Sister's Closet recently opened a location in San Diego (down in the UTC area) and they hosted a little event with helpful fashion stylist tips from renowned stylist Mahjuba. Thanks God for this woman. And this store. My Sister's Closet offers used high-end brand name items at 60-90% off. All clothes and accessories are hand-picked so they're in excellent condition, but moms like me can actually afford them and don't have to resort to picking our clothes up at Target when we're out on a diaper run. Yeah, I may have become guilty of excessive Target shopping lately. It's convenient and good for staples, but I've noticed that I start to look like every other mom on the block with the faded jeans and black t-shirt uniform. I love having My Sister's Closet so close by to find those "wow" pieces that make me feel really put together, and I can even snag great prices on well-made must-have items that I know will last a long time and won't shrink or fray.
Mahjuba helped me sift through the seemingly endless racks of men's and women's clothes at My Sister's Closet and picked out some perfect, flattering pieces for my rapidly expanding belly. Yeah, you can find some seriously cute pregnancy clothes at non-maternity shops if you just think outside the box a little. I'm so excited to have some shirts and dresses that will flow gracefully over my body as I get bigger, yet I don't have to jump straight into the maternity outfits right away. Pants are the one area where I had to cave almost immediately to the specially made maternity fit. No getting around that.
There were a few different moms at the even with kids ranging from teeny tots to upper-20's, but we all found that Mahjuba's tips helped us out with our busy lives. Here are some can't fail fashion stylist tips she offered for moms:
- Have that "wow" piece
- Dress for your body type. Don't try to squeeze yourself into a size too small or wear skinny jeans if they don't flatter you. Fitting your body is more important than fitting into a trend.
- Must-have essentials:
- Jeans: You need one for flats, one for date night and one dark wash. Find a good tailor who can make your jeans fit you right if they're too long. And pockets should end before your "butt curve" – no need to go making your backside look droopy.
- Fitted white t-shirts: they're great for layering. Get short-sleeved and long.
- Cardigans. They're versatile, can be belted, and are great fro dressing any outfit up or down. And with our California weather here, that's about all you need to make an outfit from grom summer to fall.
- Editing your style:
- Make sure you have three ways to wear it any piece that you bring home.
- Buy the one good piece that will last longest, even if it's more expensive.
Now it's time to go through your closet and get rid of all that old stuff. Like that shirt from high school that you cling to for some bizarre reason. No, it will never fit you again. Why not consign it over to My Sister's Closet and pick up some "wow" pieces instead?