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Basic SEO Techniques Barnes :
A few basic SEO techniques:
- View Google's cache to see your page the way a search engine sees it. If you can't see an element of the page in the cache, the search engines can't see it either! This means that content isn't gaining you any search traffic.
- Be sure your page is reachable. Crawlers don't perform searches, they travel by links. This means your page has to be viewable by clicking on a link on another page or crawlers won't see it and it won't be searchable.
- Be sure you don't have metaframes preventing your page from being crawled. Many Barnes webmasters use metaframes to prevent rogue bots from crawling their page and don't realize that these metaframes will also prevent search bots from crawling their pages!
- Don't let your links get lost in a sea of links. Pages with hundreds or thousands of links may not get crawled thoroughly in order to prevent spam and skewed rankings.
- Use specific keywords. General keywords will have lots of competition. By using more specific keywords, a webmaster can reduce competition and increase rankings.
- Don't abuse keywords. Use your keywords in natural speech. Optimize your page for one or two specific keywords that searchers might use when looking for information available on your page. Be sure your keywords are relevant to your content.
- Don't use keywords in link anchor text pointing to other pages on your site. (This is known as commiting keyword cannibalization.)
- Be sure your keywords are plain text HTML. Add ALT text for images, transcripts for videos and audio clips, and put captions with java or flash plugins or images. Although crawlers are improving, many are unable to process anything besides plain text.
Be Aware of User Experience
Increasing the usability, accuracy, and visual design of the website will also increase your search metrics. Search engines use search metrics and backlinks to determine the popularity and user-friendliness of your page. These factors play an important role in SEO. Always seek to create content that is pleasing for your reader.
Search Engines use Engagement Metrics to determine user satisfaction. Time spent on a search result means the user found the result much more helpful than a user who immediately hits the back button to look for another search.
The Panda update allows google to use machine learning to rank websites on quality and user friendliness. In 2011, human evaluators ranked thousands of websites based on quality and then implemented machine learning that mimicked those evaluators. This update changed more than 20% of search results.
Selecting Keywords:
Things to consider when selecting keywords:
- The Keyword's relevance to your page. Will the people using that keyword in searches be satisfied with the content on your page?
- The Keyword's specificity. Would a narrower keyword or keyphrase attract an audience that is more interested in your content than the audience of the broader term? On the other hand, is your keyword so specific it won't be searched?
- The Competition on that keyword. Can you compete with the current top ranked websites for your keyword?
Where to Put Keywords:
- In the Title: as close to the beginning as you can put it
- At the Top of the Page
- Several times throughout the body of the page
- At least once in the ALT text
- In the URL
- In the Summary or Meta description tag
Optimizing Title Tags:
- Titles should be between 45 and 55 characters long. Titles that exceed 55 characters in length may not show properly in google searches.
- Keywords should be placed near the beginning of the title
- Consider putting your brandname at the end of the title
- Don't sacrifice readability and emotional impact for keyword optimization
Visit https://moz.com/learn/seo/title-tag to see how the title and summary of your page would show up in a google search.
Constructing URLS:
- Keep them short
- Be sure your reader has an idea of what he will find on the page when reads the URL
- Use plain text links
- Use hyphens to separate words
- Use keywords
How Links to your Page Effect your SEO
- Are a wide variety of websites created by a wide variety of webmasters on a wide variety of topics linking to your site?
- Are many sites on similar topics linking to your site?
- Are the ranking sites for your keywords linking to your site?
- Are sites linking to your page using your keywords in anchor text to link to your site? (Anchor text is the blue text that shows on a webpage instead of the URL to the link)
- Are you getting links from trusted sources?
- Have you refrained from linking to spammy or poor quality websites and websites that link to your page?
- Have you been accruing new links?
- Is your page being shared on social media?
If you can answer yes to the eight questions above, links to your content are doing their job and helping increase your rankings. If you can't answer yes to each question, devise strategies to remedy your answer.
Creating good, quality content that related pages will naturally link to is one of the best ways to get links. Another great way, is through Manual Outreach. Don't under estimate the traffic that a well placed link can generate itself. Target specific websites who cater to similar audiences, preferably websites with few links, high credibility and high rankings for your keywords, and invite them to link to your page. Be sure to explain how linking to your page is a benefit for them, and not just an act of charity for you. You may also use this tool to see your competitors' backlinks. Finding sites who have linked to the top ranked sites for your keyword gives you a list of sites that whose links would be of value to you. Avoid self-created links on lower quality websites. While they may help rankings a little bit, they may also hurt your rankings. If you pursue this option, proceed with caution.
Search Engine Webmaster SEO advice
SEO advice from the major search engine webmasters includes:
- Be sure all pages can be reached by static, plain-text links. (Links of the form: , as opposed to links buried in images, java or flash.) These links are easier for crawlers to find.
- Don't "cloak" your work, or try to present different content to the search engine than you present to the user. Make sure your page is optimized to be found by a search engine when a user searches a relevant query. Don't try to cheat the crawler's and their index.
- Use accurate, descriptive, clear language with appropriate keywords in your titles, subtitles and ALT text. (ALT text is text that appears when an image cannot be displayed.) On hubpages, photo captions are ALT text and are therefore an extremely important part of search engine optimization.
- Create content filled with relevant keywords.
Check for Errors
To check for crawl errors see Google's Webmaster Tools.
Search Optimization in the Mobile Age
There's one thing every business with an online presence, especially a website, wants most, and that's ranking high in search engine results - either to be number 1 for specific industry keywords, or just simply rank higher than their closest competitor. Trust me, many businesses surprisingly don't care as much about conversions.
And what more? It's most desirable to achieve this (high ranking) without having to spend a dime online.
I don't blame anyone that has such dreams. It's actually the way to go - eventually. No matter what your marketing strategy looks like online, when it comes to search, your ultimate aim should be ranking high organically, that is, without having to pay for it.
There are countless ways to improve your organic search results, but I'd like to discuss with you a very overlooked way: social media.
Everybody knows the social media is now as important and popular as the website was in the early
But the question is: are they consciously using their social media presence to positively impact their website's search engine ranking?
I believe a more important question is: do you even know it's possible to improve your search engine ranking through social media? In case you don't know, it's very possible, and that's what you should be doing.
Don't worry if you're not (consciously) doing it yet. That's what this post is all about: to teach you how to use social media to improve your search results. Stick with me.
Relationship between Search Engines and Social Media
It's understandable if you're wondering by now what the correlation is between your activities on social media and your ranking on search engines. Well, let me explain.
There are tons of factors Google and other search engines use to determine and serve the most relevant answer to a searcher's query (because that's their goal), and great content is among the major ones.
How then do they identify great content?
One of the most important identification factors is: social shares, that is, how much a post is shared on social media.
It's simple logic. Search engines assume the more shares a post has, the more useful and important readers deem it. Naturally people love sharing great content, and great content is what search engines are always looking to serve searchers. It's like allowing people to decide what they want to see more of.
Guess it's beginning to make some sense to you now.
One thing you should note, however, is that what majorly influences your organic search ranking is how much your content is shared on social media - not the social signals you get. In other words, the number of likes or retweets you get for an update you posted on social media doesn't influence your search rankings - or that of the update.
Being an authority or influencer on social media doesn't mean your content automatically ranks high on search engines.
Now that you understand the relationship between social media and SEO, let's discuss how to take advantage of social media to improve your search ranking.
Here are 5 tips to Improve Your Search Rankings with Social Media.
1. Write stellar content.
Now you'd agree with me more that content remains king - more so with recent search engine (especially Google) updates.
All you have to do is write great, engaging and shareable content on your site so that people would so much love it and be more than willing to share it with their friends. And in essence, signal to Google that they want more of you.
2. Use Your Keywords In Your Posts
Keywords aren't only important on your website and paid ad campaigns, they are also important in your posts on social media.
Social media search engines are also as important as traditional search engines (Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc). For instance, if your keyword is credit repair reviews, be sure to use it in your snippet so the keywords will make your post popup when users search for relevant topics.
More so, social media sites like Pinterest and YouTube enjoy search engine love. Posts on them usually show up in traditional searches too, and your keywords will definitely come in handy.
3. Encourage Social Sharing (aka viral marketing) in your content
Writing great content would naturally encourage people to share your content, but there are other things you can do to get more people to share your content, and they are simple:
- Include social sharing buttons. This goes without saying, or nobody will be able to share your stuff. (Sure you don't expect everyone to copy and paste your link in their updates!) Include sharing buttons of the major social media sites - or those ones relevant to your business - around your content (especially below), so that readers can easily share with just one click.
- Ask readers to share with their networks. It's also not enough to just include the buttons and expect readers to automatically know what to do with them. Even if they do, they still might not share.
Humans like being told what to do. Simply tell them to share your post on their social networks with the buttons you've provided.
4. Grow your followers
Even though it's been said that your influence on social media doesn't affect your ranking, you still need to keep growing your followers to make your follower-base huge.
This will translate to search engine love for you when you share your link and people share it further, or people visit that link and then share it with their friends.
Moreover, more targeted followers equals more site visits, and then more site visits translates to higher ranking in SERPs (search engine result pages).
5. Include Your Links In Your Social Channels
However insignificant (some argue) its influence might seem on your search ranking, it's good practice to always put links to your site on social media, both in your profiles and within posts.
Search engines crawl social media sites, albeit not completely, like every other website. Social media sites however generally have high online authority, so links on these sites are considered to be of higher quality - than most other websites. And so can improve your SEO.
Follow these 5 tips, and gradually you'll begin to see the impact your social media presence makes on your search engine ranking and overall site visibility.
Whatever you do, always remember value is key. Give immense value, and watch your social media followers spread the news and grow your business for you.
What are your tips for getting to the first spot on google?
10 Simple Marketing Tips for Small Businesses
A company blog can be a valuable asset, if done the right way. Not only does it provide more online content to increase search engine optimization, it provides fodder for your social media campaigns and can position your brand as an industry expert and resource. But readers won't just magically materialize. That's according to Gene Richardson, COO of Experts Exchange, an online community of 500,000 IT professionals where they can get online tech assistance from each other, hire freelancers and take online courses. Here are his words about how to be intentional with your blog strategy.
1. Use your community to source content.
Do you have an engaged, interactive community? Capitalize on this by sourcing user-generated content for your site. Foster relationships with your most engaged visitors, members, and consumers to encourage them to develop content, feature them in member or consumer spotlights, and use them as a sounding board to gauge what content is and isn't enticing readers. Involve your community in your content to make them feel even more invested in your brand or product, positioning your blog as a great place of reference for further information on the who, what, when, where, and why of your industry.
2. Give your company experts a voice.
Utilize the people on staff whose opinions matter to your audience. Don't just reference them in press or gated content. Move their voice into the company blog to make them an accessible reference.
3. Prioritize quality over quantity.
It's great if you can produce one blog post per day, but make sure to track whether or not those daily posts are receiving any traffic. Don't publish content for its own sake. Quality content that provides obvious and immediate value--not only to your target audience but to other consumers--will pay off in the long run.
4. Encourage engagement through targeted campaigns.
Drive traffic to your blog through social engagement tactics, such as polls, Q&As, and consumer interaction prompts. Ask readers to submit success stories, product reviews, or insights into best practices. People love the opportunity to be heard, so hear them out and give them a platform.
For this to be successful, you first need to understand where your audience lives online. Attempt social pushes through channels where your consumer base isn't engaged online and you'll see no improvement in traffic. These channels are also a great place for sourcing content if you don't have a community of your own.
5. Participate in a guest blog exchange.
Do you have a great rapport with an industry partner who has different or higher blog traffic than you? Establish a plan to provide them with a current, quality blog post on a relevant industry topic in exchange for them to post on your site. This exchange will mix up the authored content and subject matter on your blog to entice your readers to check out content by a well-known source, and your content on their blog will diversify your exposure and result in an influx of traffic.


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Putting client interests first
by Grace Chan
In response to positive market sentiments, financial services firm Phillip Securities (HK) has launched its first broker trainee programme to attract university graduates to the profession.
A member of PhillipCapital, founded in Singapore in1975, Phillip Securities (HK) boasts a wide portfolio of services ranging from securities to futures, options, foreign currency, unit trusts, commodities, bullion trading, asset management, insurance, investor education and investment research.
This year, the company is looking to recruit a total of 100 brokers including those for its trainee programme as well as experienced professionals. "We've already hired about 50 in the first six months," says Crystal Wong, manager, business development department, Phillip Securities (HK) Ltd.
The entry requirement for a broker trainee is a university degree in economics, finance, law or accounting. Prospective recruits must also pass the Licensing Examination for Securities and Futures Intermediaries.
Apart from academic and professional qualifications, candidates must have a genuine interest in the industry and the right attitude to the job, adds Stanley Ma, senior branch manager, Phillip Securities.
In an effort to maintain a competitive edge, the company emphasises staff training to ensure excellent client service. All trainee brokers undergo a three-week induction programme followed by six months of on-the-job training, which covers technical knowledge and skills, product overviews and sales and servicing skills.
"We also assign senior staff as mentors to help trainees develop their professional acumen and confidence, share their practical experience and familiarise them with daily trading operations," Ms Wong points out.
Trainees benefit from daily morning briefing sessions, as well as from comprehensive, practical on-the-job training to enhance their financial analysis skills and performance on the trading platform. Also on the agenda are training programmes that aim at boosting client servicing and communication competence.
Experienced professionals also receive ongoing training, which in turn focuses on examining client needs and keeping them abreast of the latest market trends. "Through continuous learning, our brokers develop good financial knowledge and receive wide exposure to different markets, enabling them to provide clients with the optimal professional advice," she says.
The company's comprehensive one-stop online trading platform, which evolved from its initial Phillips Online Electronic Mart System (POEMS), allows investors to expand their stakes around the world.
"Our diversified business portfolio sets us apart, because our clients can trade in securities and commodities not only in Hong Kong, but also in the US, Japan and Singapore," says Mr Ma. "We're also the only securities house in Hong Kong with a licence to offer grey market trading."
In 2007, the company launched an online platform, PhillipMart, recognised by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), to enable initial public offering (IPO) trading before companies are listed.
With online trading platforms steadily gaining popularity, Mr Ma believes long-term client relationships still make all the difference. "Brokers should have outgoing personalities, exceptional communication skills and a knack for dealing with people, since the job requires them to approach clients proactively and establish their own customer networks," he stresses.
Strong support
Integrity is paramount in the financial services industry. "The profession calls for a keen interest in continuous learning and hard work. Practitioners need to keep honing their technical and soft skills," points out Mr Ma.
Phillip Securities currently employs 460 frontline brokers across its eight branches. This extensive and accessible network helps the brokers to extend their reach and increase their client base.
Brokers are supported by a dedicated in-house research team and have access to daily market updates, both through the morning briefing sessions and the company's intranet. "They're in a position to initiate conversations with their clients at any time and present them with the most up-to-date investment analysis. This helps foster long-term, trusting client relations," says Mr Ma.
The company's brokers are able to maintain stable earnings, regardless of volatility in the financial markets, he notes. "When the local stock market is sluggish, as it is currently, they have the flexibility to recommend other products, such as overseas securities, foreign currency or even gold bullion."
Despite the global uncertainty clouding the local markets, Mr Ma is optimistic about an overall rosy outlook for the second half of this year. "As happened last year, the credit crisis in Europe should subside, generating more opportunities than risks for investors," he concludes.
Bright future
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State health officials closed Terrebonne Parish oyster grounds Tuesday after 14 people became ill from eating oysters in a New Orleans area restaurant late last month.
State health officials closed Terrebonne Parish oyster grounds Tuesday after 14 people became ill from eating oysters in a New Orleans area restaurant late last month.
The grounds that were closed are Area 23, also known as Four Lake Bay on the western border of Terrebonne Parish.
The state has also ordered a recall of all oysters harvested from the area since April 26, including shucked, frozen, breaded and post-harvest processed oysters, and oysters for the half-shell market.
The contaminated oysters were not distributed or sold in the Terrebonne and Lafourche area, said State Health Officer Jimmy Guidry with the Department of Health and Hospitals.
The outbreak of norovirus was contained to the New Orleans area. Oysters were recalled from three other states, Maryland, Texas and Georgia.
A total of 1,141 sacks of oysters were recalled.
Norovirus is a virus that causes what is commonly called a "stomach flu" or "food poisoning." Symptoms usually begin 24-48 hours after exposure, and can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping. Some people may also suffer chills, headache, muscle aches and fatigue.
The illness is usually brief, lasting one to two days. The virus is extremely contagious, and can be contracted from an infected person, by eating contaminated food or water or by touching a contaminated surface.
People can get the virus several ways, including by eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated by infected food handlers. Cooking kills the virus, but outbreaks have occurred by eating under-cooked oysters harvested from contaminated waters, according to the state Department of Health and Hospitals.
Guidry said shellfish can be contaminated with the virus when boats dump sewage overboard near oyster reefs.
After the outbreak at the restaurant in New Orleans on April 28, state epidemiologists and sanitarians traced the norovirus outbreak to oysters harvested from Area 23.
Mike Voisin, a member of the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission and Louisiana Oyster Task Force, said the closure was in a very small oyster harvest area damaged by last year's river flood and had little production.
"It's never a good thing when an area is closed, but it was a very small recall," Voisin said. "This is a safety net that protects public health, and once in a while there's the net has a break. The state did their inspections, followed through and isolated it to a small area."
A closure and recall was ordered by Guidry and Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein. The closure is expected to last for 21 days, the length of time it normally takes oysters to purge themselves of the virus.
The oysters will be tested again before beds are reopened for fishing.
Anyone who feels they may have gotten sick from raw or partially cooked oysters can call a state hotline to report it. The number is 1-800-256-2748.
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Asara Villa & Suite
- Free WiFi and free parking
Main amenities
- 96 smoke-free guestrooms
- On a private beach
- 3 restaurants
- Full-service spa
- 2 outdoor pools
- Rooftop terrace
- Breakfast available
- Fitness centre
- Business centre
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi and free parking
What's around
- Wat Bo Fai (22-minute walk)
- Royal Queen's Park (31-minute walk)
- Plearnwan Market (38-minute walk)
- Wang Klai Kangwon Vocational College (43-minute walk)
- Klai Kangwon Palace (2.6 mi / 4.3 km)
- Hua Hin Night Market (3.6 mi / 5.8 km)
- Hua Hin Railway Station (4 mi / 6.5 km)
- Hua Hin Market Village (4.6 mi / 7.4 km)
- Khao Hin Lek Fai View Point (5.5 mi / 8.9 km)
- Wat Khao Takiab (8.2 mi / 13.2 km)
- FN Factory Outlet (3.5 mi / 5.7 km)
Asara Villa & Suite
Hotel Info: 020 3027 9803from £175
- 1 Bedroom Deluxe Pool Villa
- Holiday suite
- 1 Bedroom Pool Villa
- Two Bedrooms Pool Villa (Garden View)
- Deluxe Suite
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At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 96 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 2 floors
- Check-in time 2 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is noon
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 16
Travelling with others
- No pets or service animals allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available on request) *
- Free self parking
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- 3 restaurants
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- Poolside bar
- 24-hour room service
- On private beach
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Children's pool
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Steam room
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Pool sun loungers
- Sauna
- Pool umbrellas
- Business center
- One meeting room
- 24-hour front desk
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Hair salon
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Rooftop terrace
- Garden
- Library
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Sofa bed
- Private bathroom
- Jetted bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Cable TV channels
- DVD player
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Refrigerator
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
Also popular with travellers from the UK
Special features
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Asara Spa. Services include massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa.
DiningKampu by Design – This beachfront restaurant specialises in Thai cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Kampu by Choice – This restaurant specialises in Thai cuisine and only serves dinner.
Asara Thai Bistro – This bistro specialises in Thai cuisine and only serves light fare.
Asara Villa & Suite's small print
Also known as
- Asara Villa Hotel Hua Hin
- Asara Villa Hotel
- Asara Villa Hua Hin
- Asara Villa
- Asara Villa And Suite
- Asara Hotel Hua Hin
- Asara Hotel Suite
- Asara Villa And Suite
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa.
This property does not have lifts.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments, and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
- New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: THB 7500
- New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: THB 3750 (from 1 to 12 years old)
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for THB 1500 per night
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of THB 750 per person (approximately)
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of THB 4500 per vehicle (one-way)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
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Backpack Safety
Kids are carrying far too many books in their backpacks these days, and to make matters worse, they're wearing them improperly as well. What effect do backpacks have on kids' health both now, and in the future? Richard Pistolese, DC of Future Perfect Inc., makes the following recommendations when choosing a backpack:
- Look for backpacks with wide, padded shoulder straps. Narrow straps dig painfully into shoulders and can hinder circulation, causing numbness or tingling in the arms, which over time may cause weakness in the hands. Padded shoulder straps help absorb the load.
- Look for backpacks with "S" shaped shoulder straps, which will ergonomically contour to your child's body.
- Consider the weight of the backpack when empty. For example, a canvas backpack will be lighter weight than leather.
- Look for backpacks with a waist or chest strap. This will help keep the load close to the body and help maintain proper balance.
- Look for backpacks with a backpack with a built in back support.
- Look for backpacks with a lumbar pillow.
- Make sure the backpack is not too heavy. Students of all ages seem to be carrying heavier loads. Even when worn properly with both straps, leaning forward to compensate for this extra weight can affect the natural curve in the lumbar, or lower back region. Extra weight may cause a rounding of the shoulders and an increased curve in the thoracic, or upper back region. As a result, the student may experience back, shoulder and neck pain. A good rule to follow is to carry no more than 10-15% of one's body weight.
- Consider purchasing a backpack with wheels.
Informative Articles & Links
Backpack Use Increases Risk of Childhood Back Pain
Backpack Use Directly Associated with Back Pain in Adolescents
Book Bags: What Every Parent Should Know
Facts About Backpack Injury
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The following chart lists tuition and fees and what is charged according to the date of the drop in credits, or complete withdrawal. **Please be aware the calendar day starts on the first day of the quarter and includes weekends and holidays.
Autumn 2017
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Sept 27 - October 3
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October 4 - 26
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October 27 or later
|31st day or later
Schedule Changes
Schedule changes become effective the date they are received and processed in the Registration Office, or in an academic department.
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Obama Gives Americans Permission to Haul Home Infinite Amounts of Cuban Rum
The $100 import limit has officially been removed.By Clint Rainey
The $100 import limit has officially been removed.By Clint Rainey
Just in time for the ten-year re-release of 'Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights.'By Hugh Merwin
Just say no to Scurvy.By Hugh Merwin
The bottles alone would sell for thousands on eBay.By Belle Cushing
Jersey Artisan Distilling will begin rolling out rum some time this coming spring.By Collin Keefe
The porn star thinks Romney has great family values.By Kara Baskin
Pick your poison.By Kara Baskin
It's here and it's awesome.By Alyssa Shelasky
Broken down into sections like daggers and cannons, the pirate-friendly cocktails have cocktails inspired by the bartender's dreams.By Hadley Tomicki
Enjoy an educational and boozy night at World Cafe Live.By Hannah Howard
Cedd Moses brings a private club to the public.By Hadley Tomicki
Cedd Moses turns a private club into an option for the public.By Hadley Tomicki
Over 70 fine varieties to sip are on the menu.By Hadley Tomicki
Plus: why so many bars serve brunch, and Sam Adams' banned beer, all in our morning news roundup.By Helen Rosner
Plus: more bars get brunch, and McDonald's president steps down, all in our morning news roundup.By Leila Cohan-Miccio
Ciudad offers Mojito WednesdayBy Hadley Tomicki
Is a hidden bar off St. Marks Place the latest Woodson and Ford?By Daniel Maurer
Jeffrey Chodorow is opening a restaurant with Tom Valenti right next to his new restaurant with Zak Pelaccio; also, a new Rickshaw will open in the Village. [Eater] Related: Chodorow and Pelaccio Planning a 'Malaysian Coffeehouse' [Grub Street] We're in the middle of a rum renaissance, with "heavy, thick and funky" British varieties and "smooth and sugary" Spanish-Caribbean ones. [NYDN] Jay-Z's 40/40 Club defends itself against charges of unfair labor practices: "Everyone makes the minimum wage at the club." [NYDN]
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Getting something "free" causes an unusual spark in a consumer's brain, consumer behaviorists have shown.
That might explain why consumers fill out forms, giving up personal information, for the chance at winning something free in a sweepstakes. They will diligently clip supermarket coupons and match them to store sales to get a free stick of deodorant. They will act like lunatics on television game shows for the chance at winning free money or prizes.


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Updates on research as of March 2009
Story includes research items about: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, congenital muscular dystrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD), type 1 myotonic muscular dystrophy, and spinal muscular atrophy - including, type 3 SMA and spinal-bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA, Kennedy disease).
Lamin defects may disrupt nerve-muscle signals in Emery-Dreifuss MD
Mutations in the lamin A/C gene on chromosome 1 and the emerin gene on the X chromosome both can cause Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD), but the precise mechanisms by which they do so are still being identified.
Now, a multinational team has found that, in mice with an EDMD-like disease, lamin protein defects interfere with the way cell nuclei normally localize in skeletal-muscle fibers at the point where each fiber receives signals from a nerve cell.
The researchers say their results "strongly indicate" that defects at the neuromuscular junction (where nerve and muscle connect) contribute to the lamin A/C type of human EDMD, and provide insights into at least one cellular and molecular mechanism operating in this disease.
The team, coordinated by Tom Misteli at the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., published its findings Jan. 5, 2009, in the Journal of Cell Biology. Investigators found that the neuromuscular junctions are abnormally organized in these mice and that nerve-to-muscle signals are altered. They say humans with lamin A/C-related EDMD show similar molecular defects in their muscles.
MDA grantee Howard Worman at Columbia University, who has conducted several studies of the molecular consequences of EDMD, cautions that heart-muscle cells, which are severely affected in lamin-related EDMD, do not have neuromuscular junctions, demonstrating that a different disease mechanism exists in these cells.
In October 2008, Worman's group identified a signaling pathway in the heart called ERK as a mechanism of cardiac damage in lamin A/C-related EDMD. (See Research Updates, Winter 2009.)
Freeing MBNL1 from RNA trap seen as step toward MMD1 treatment
The identification of small molecules that can block the genetic defect that causes type 1 myotonic dystrophy (MMD1, DM1) may be the first step toward developing a new drug treatment for the disease, say researchers at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center (URMC).
The abnormality that underlies MMD1 is a stretch of genetic material derived from DNA on chromosome 19 that contains more than the usual number of a repeating chemical sequence known as a CUG (cytosine, uracil, guanine) triplet repeat.
|Newly identified molecules prevent the MBNL1 protein from becoming ensnared in an RNA "trap" in MMD1-affected cells.
A major effect of the CUG triplet repeats in RNA (genetic instructions derived from DNA) is the entrapment and disabling of a protein called MBNL1, also known as muscleblind 1. Normally, MBNL1 helps build cellular channels for chloride ions, which are essential for muscle function. But when it's stuck to CUG triplet repeats, it can't play this role.
The newly identified small molecules prevent MBNL1 from becoming ensnared in the CUG triplet repeat trap, freeing it to do its usual job helping muscle function.
The molecules potentially could be developed into a therapy that would prevent the toxic interaction between MBNL1 and CUG triplet repeats and treat the disease.
A research team led by chemist Benjamin Miller published its findings online Nov. 7, 2008, in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. The team included neurologist Charles Thornton, who co-directs the MDA-supported clinic at URMC and who has received MDA funding for MMD1 research.
"This is an important first step toward developing a drug treatment for myotonic dystrophy," Thornton said. "The message from our patients is loud and clear — push this forward as fast as possible."
Researchers identify new modifier of SMA severity
Molecular silencing of so-called SMN2 genes, known to be beneficial in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), all of whom lack functional SMN1 genes, has recently been found to play a role in how beneficial SMN2 genes are in this disease.
The severity of SMA correlates in general with the number of SMN2 genes a person has; the more SMN2 genes, the milder the disease usually is. (See "In Focus: SMA.")
However, researchers have noted many exceptions to the "more SMN2 genes, milder disease" principle in this disorder of motor neurons (muscle-controlling nerve cells) in the spinal cord.
Now, German and Australian researchers coordinated by Eric Hahnen at the University of Cologne (Germany) have found that some SMN2 genes are inactive because they're tagged with a chemical grouping of a carbon and three hydrogen molecules ("methyl" group) that keeps them "silent." Drugs known as histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors, which are already being tested in SMA, can help remove these methyl groups.
In laboratory experiments, Hahnen's team found two HDAC inhibitors, vorinostat and romidepsin, were particularly good at bypassing silencing of the SMN2 gene. They suggest these compounds be tried in SMA.
SMA cell "reprogramming" may aid search for treatment
In a development that could lead to better screening of drugs for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), skin cells from a child with type 1 SMA have been "reprogrammed" back to a stem-like state and then coaxed to develop into SMA-affected motor neurons, the nerve cells that normally control muscle movement but malfunction and die in this disease.
Allison Ebert, assistant scientist in the laboratory of Clive Svendsen at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and colleagues, who published their findings online Dec. 21, 2008, in the journal Nature, say the results will allow the study of SMA in motor neurons in the lab and probably will allow drugs for SMA to be screened more effectively than is currently possible.
Although they note that further testing is necessary, so far they believe the child's SMA-affected cells faithfully reproduce the SMA disease process and haven't been altered by the reprogramming procedure — a critical feature for accurate research.
The investigators also took skin cells from the child's unaffected mother and treated them the same way as the child's cells. In contrast to the child's cells, the mother's unaffected motor neurons are developing normally, they say.
The research team included Christian Lorson, associate professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia, who has MDA funding for SMA work. Lorson, with graduate students Virginia Mattis and Frankie Rose, analyzed cellular levels of the SMN protein, a deficiency of which is the root cause of SMA.
Although motor neurons have been created from the skin cells of patients with other neurologic diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), (see Research Roundup, ALS Newsmagazine, October 2008), those reprogrammed motor neurons so far have not demonstrated disease-specific effects, the researchers note.
The SMA-affected motor neurons in the current study have also responded positively to compounds known to increase SMN protein levels. Raising SMN levels to save motor neurons is a major goal of current SMA drug development.
The researchers note that "this new model should provide a unique platform for studies aimed at both understanding SMA disease mechanisms that lead to motor neuron dysfunction and death, and the potential discovery of new compounds to treat this devastating disorder."
Boosting defense mechanism helps SBMA-affected cells
A defense mechanism called "autophagy" that neurons (nerve cells) use to protect themselves from dangerous misfolded proteins may hold promise for developing treatments for spinal-bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA, Kennedy disease) and perhaps similar neurodegenerative diseases, new research shows.
Autophagy, which means "self-digestion," is used by cells to degrade protein molecules that have folded into dangerous shapes that can cause cell death. (SBMA-affected cells attempt to utilize this mechanism, but it's insufficient in these cells.) Many neurological and neuromuscular diseases involve overproduction of and damage from misfolded protein molecules, because neurons are exquisitely vulnerable to misfolded protein stress.
Until now, studying autophagy with the aim of exploiting its possible therapeutic effects has been technically difficult, and attempts to induce it in the laboratory have destroyed cells.
But MDA grantee Albert La Spada and co-workers at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle recently found a new and convenient way to study autophagy. They published their findings online Nov. 18, 2008, in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
La Spada and colleagues found that depriving neurons of certain nutrients while they're being maintained in the lab can induce autophagy without killing the cells, giving the researchers a valuable window on the process.
They found that, in the laboratory, neurons producing misfolded androgen receptor protein molecules, which cause cell death in SBMA, were protected by enhanced autophagy after they were deprived of selected nutrients.
Knowing more about this neuroprotective pathway and how it might be enhanced in disease-affected neurons "will better guide strategies for therapy development," the researchers say.
MDA developing CMT research network
In January, MDA began funding development of the North American CMT Network to provide an infrastructure for clinical research in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) to aid researchers in locating potential participants for clinical studies. An early goal is to establish scoring systems for functional evaluations in children with CMT.
Longtime MDA grantee was innovative researcher, compassionate physician
|Longtime MDA research grantee George Karpati
Neurologist and neuroscientist George Karpati, a longtime MDA grantee at the Montreal Neurological Institute, passed away suddenly on Feb. 6, 2009. The Institute is part of McGill University.
Karpati held the I.W. Killam Chair and was a professor of neurology and neurosurgery at McGill. He made significant contributions to the field of neuromuscular disorders in general, focusing specifically on gene therapy and the augmentation of the utrophin protein as potential treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) since the 1990s.
In addition to his substantial research contributions, he was known for his clinical acumen and compassion for patients and families.


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On April 17, 2015, a required bankruptcy report regarding schedules of assets and liabilities, statement of financial affairs, monthly operating report or other periodic report was filed in the bankruptcy case of Palm Beach Finance Partners, L.P. and its affiliates.
The filing was assigned docket number 2571 and is described on the court's official docket as follows:
Trustee's Quarterly Financial Report for the Period Beginning 1/1/2015 and Ending 3/31/2015 Post-Confirmation Filed by Trustee Barry E Mukamal. (Mukamal, Barry) (Entered: 04/17/2015)
Palm Beach Finance Partners, L.P. filed for bankruptcy protection, or had an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed against it, on November 30, 2009. The bankruptcy case is pending before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida . The case number for the lead bankruptcy case is 09-36379. The bankruptcy case is currently assigned to United States Bankruptcy Judge Paul Hyman Jr.. The law firm of Berger Singerman P.A. is acting as lead bankruptcy counsel to Palm Beach Finance Partners, L.P. in the bankruptcy case.


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Apartment builder TDI Real Estate, a leader in the development of Class A multi-family housing, has begun construction on 360-unit luxury multi-family community in Richardson.
The Jefferson Center rental community will be located near the intersection of President George Bush Turnpike and Custer Parkway.
Catlyn Capital is the equity investor in the development.
Texas Capital Bank and Behringer Harvard Multifamily REIT I provided the financing.
"We are pleased that this transaction represents our third development project with TDI," Mark T. Alfieri, president and chief operating officer of Behringer Harvard Multifamily REIT I, said in a statement. "Market fundamentals are robust in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and this community will address a growing demand for luxury apartments fueled by the expansion of professional employment options in the Richardson submarket."
TDI has more than 1,700 apartments under construction in Texas and Arizona. The company plans to develop an additional 2,400 units over the next 12 months.
"The Richardson market has been one of the fastest growing in terms of job growth and business expansion," Matt Brendel, TDI vice president and area partner. "Our apartment homes will be available just as major corporate development is forecast to bring thousands of new jobs to the area."


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I can honesty see them either, gel good with all that depth and finally be the ones to eliminate the Heat in the East.
OR completely blowing up in their face and possibly have a worse season then the Lakers had last year.
With KG grabbing rebounds and playing D, Lopez scoring 20+ ppg, Dwill facilitating more and scoring less, And even if with PP and JJ one being hot and one not, I think they can take down the Heat. They are loaded with talent and only time will tell if they will be able to click well together. Either way I think this is the most interesting thing to watch this season. That being said they have a lot of guys that have been stars in this league and if they don't somehow find some chemistry together they can really blow up hard ala Lakers.


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Legal Question in DUI Law in California
How long does the district Atty. have to convict a person on a DUI case in the state of California
3 Answers from Attorneys
The statute of limitations is how long the have to file charges and initiate the case. If the case is filed within that time frame, it can go forward. There may be ways to get the case dismissed due to an unreasonable delay or if it is filed, but no attempts are made to locate the defendant and bring him/her into court.
There is no limit on how long a case can go on.
You'll need to discuss these timing issues with a lawyer face to face. You need a good criminal defense attorney. I'd strongly suggest you find someone who focuses on criminal law and who routinely practices in the court where this case will be heard.
Please pardon any typos - posted via mobile device.
There are speedy trial limits that begin running at arraignment. Depending on whether it is a felony or a misdemeanor and on whether the person is in custody or not the limits run from 30 days to approximately three months. These can be waived by the defendant and there are exceptions to the rules.
If the DUI charge was being treated as a Misdemeanor, than the DA has one year to file charges.


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Michael Haneke Scores Palme d'Or
The highest honor at the Cannes Film Festival was awarded to one Nazi-centric film Sunday—and no, Tarantino fans, it's not the one you think. Austrian director Michael Haneke won the prestigious Palme d'Or for The White Ribbon, his moody, black-and-white parable exploring the roots of Nazi terror. Controversy didn't stop Charlotte Gainsbourg from receiving the best actress prize for her work in Lars von Trier's reviled Antichrist, and Christoph Waltz, star of that other Nazi film—Tarantino's latest, Inglourious Basterds—took home the best actor prize. The 62nd annual ceremony on the French Riviera came to a close with, naturally, a star-studded fete.


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Rain prevailed as the field and conditions became unplayable, canceling the West Coast Conference game between BYU softball and Loyola Marymount on Saturday afternoon at Gail Miller Field.
"We're playing good ball," BYU head coach Gordon Eakin said. "We're clicking right now so it's disappointing that the weather didn't cooperate. We needed that game. Obviously with only a 15-game conference season every game's important and with the way we're playing, it was really important for us to complete it — a six to nothing lead — and it's just kind of tragic that we couldn't get it in."
The conference game against LMU (20-24, 1-10 WCC) will not be made up later in the season, and as a result, winning percentage would determine head-to-head advantage in case the Cougars (24-21, 6-2 WCC) tie another team in the standings.
"It becomes a percentage thing now," Eakin said. "If we end up tied with San Diego for instance, even though we beat them two out of three, they could have one more win or would have one more win than us and win the conference based on a percentage."
The game was called with two outs in the bottom of the second inning after a lengthy rain delay of 1 1/2 hours. The statistics do not count in the team's season.
BYU opened up the scoring in the bottom of the second.
Freshman Mercedes O'Connor began the scoring frenzy, continuing her momentum from Friday with a sacrifice fly, driving Katie Manuma in to score the first run of the game. Senior Carly Duckworth followed with a two-out triple off the wall in center field, driving in Ashley Thomspon for the RBI.
With Duckworth on third, senior Ashlee Robinson powered a two-run shot over the left field fence, bringing the lead to 4-0. Catcher Sydney Broderick then extended her hitting streak to 12 as she squeaked a hit up the middle. BYU continued the monster inning with shortstop Lauren Bell's triple to right center driving in Broderick.Comment on this story
The sixth run of the inning came as Gordy Bravo singled with a bunt to third, allowing Bell to squeeze at home before the game entered the rain delay.
"We're just playing really good ball right now," Eakin said. "Our confidence is up and we just need to continue to play the way we're playing."
The next game for the Cougars is at Weber State on Wednesday at 2 p.m. MDT. The team then travels to California for a weekend series against Pacific on Friday at 4 p.m. PDT and 6, as well as Saturday at noon.
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The design of our collection represents a way of thinking that reduces each product to the essential components without compromise. Luminance and illumination are the primary goals. The luminaire, a detail that can reflect and integrate within architecture with the purest form that will enhance and add value to its environment, requires a deep understanding of the intrinsic nature and unified components of architectural styles. These components can be condensed into basic forms, which Kreon exploits within its products. This approach to design requires that the details of an object are not merely decorative, but are key to the essence of the product as a whole. Kreon products, in their simplest forms, do not result in austere minimalism, but in architectural objects that communicate with space, regardless of style. This, combined with careful planning, represents the true meaning of "architectural lighting".
Kreon, purity in light gives you the opportunity to create the conditions that allow the beauty of architecture to surface.
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Every Monday morning at 7:10 am, I am a guest contributor on CHOM 97.7 FM radio broadcasting out of Montreal (home base). It's not a long segment - about 5 to 10 minutes every week - about everything that is happening in the world of technology and digital media. The good folks at CHOM 97.7 FM are posting these segments weekly to SoundCloud, if you're interested in hearing more of me blathering away. I'm really excited about this opportunity, because this is the radio station that I grew up on listening to, and it really is a fun treat to be invited to the Mornings Rock with Terry and Heather B. morning show. The segment is called, CTRL ALT Delete with Mitch Joel.
This week we discussed:
- Why is Apple buying Beats?
- Is this making Apple look cool... or old?
- What does this mean for the iPhone 6 (which is, reportedly, due in August)?
- If Apple is looking at wearable like a watch, what do we make of the Samsung watch?
- We went from wearing a watch to smartphones... now, back to a watch?
- The fascination of Tesla - the car and the story of Elon Musk.
- The problem with Tesla's stock.
- Tesla is building battery factories and more.
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Erin-Rath is a soldier, a sleuth, a mind and body in perfect harmony set to protect the Earth and its colonies from any threat, abroad or within. She is a vision of the future as seen by the past, subverted.
This painting was a part of the Natcon 50/Swancon 36 Future Imperfect Art Show. The original is available for $800AU. Acrylic on canvas, 22 by 33 inches.
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New Forum Design!!
when I put the front sight on him I could not pick up his shoulder in the front sight . NOT good. The front sight on the STI blended perfectly with the black hogs body.
With the new sights hopefully early next month will generate a more successful ending to the hog hunt. Best of Luck! Can't wait to hear about it. What 10mm load are you using for the hogs?
215gr WFNGC cast bullet out of the STI 10MM -6" bll- (AA7 -11.0gr = 1230 fps) The 215gr cast bullet is from a mould I have -mountainmolds.com made it for me.Sean
Here's a pic of mine. 2nd from the left has a soda can gas check on it. Far left is a 220gr Mihec .41 bullet sized down to .402".
Those look good. How long is that 215gr bullet with the gas check on?Are you using 41 mag gas checks, or did you get in on a group buy for 40 cal checks?
Wow, that's really short; does that include the gas check? Do they actually weigh 215gr? My 215 bullet is .675" long, but has only one lube groove, no crimp groove, and no gas check, and a 73% meplat. I'd think it should be shorter than yours, that's weird.


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We're getting ready to embark on a family plane trip soon–with 3 kids ages 5 and under! While it's not our first rodeo by a long shot (we've done at least 6 flights now with babies & toddlers), it is our first with 3! So, I'm hoping all the things we've done in the past to help ensure things go smoothly continue to hold true for us. 🙂 These are some of our tips for flying with the youngest little travelers:
1. Planning, planning, planning. This starts with choosing your flight. For us, this means choosing flights (when we can) that are over sleeping periods. We've done a lot of evening flights in which the kids usually fall asleep about an hour or so in. Once the flight's been selected, planning for the logistics of the flight itself is important (what to bring, what bags to take, etc). I like making checklists with all the "to-dos" and a "to-pack" list for each child ahead of time. Also, don't forget to check the rules of your airline for topics relating to traveling with kids. Do you need a birth certificate? Are you bringing a car seat? What can be gate-checked? etc.
2. Prep the kids ahead of time – I find that even toddlers and preschoolers seem to adjust better when they've been prepped for events in advance. We talk to the kids about where we're going, all the fun things we're going to see/do, and (perhaps most importantly) our expectations for their behavior!
3. Bring extra. I'm a huge fan of packing light, but that gets a bit trickier where the kids are concerned. You never know when you might experience delays, get stuck on a tarmac, have luggage get lost, someone have a diaper blowout, someone else have a potty training accident, etc. So, I always pack a little extra then we think we'll need. It's SO worth carrying a little bit heavier diaper bag well-stocked with a few extra clothes, diapers, and snacks than to be scrambling if something comes up.
4. Bring a variety of activities. Little ones get "bored" easily and while I love (and they love) technological gadgets, those items don't always work. So, we make sure to have a couple of favorite toys, plus some activities to do (like coloring books, playdoh, etc). These DIY travel activity boards are awesome for allowing the kids to color/draw/etc. on the go! Sometimes we've even gotten a special new toy for a travel surprise pulled out after we're on the plane. Often, the novelty helps hold their interest for a longer period of time. Plus, taking it away can be a great consequence if things start going awry.
5. Baby wear. I'm a huge fan of baby wearing when traveling. It's SO nice to have your hands free! Plus, it helps babies feel all nice & snug!
6. Help with pressure changes. The only way little ones might be able to tell you they're experiencing pressure changes/ear pain is by screaming. Not fun! So, to help avoid that, remember to give them something to drink or suck on during take off and landing. If you're lap carrying an infant, nursing or giving a bottle (or even a pacifier) can be helpful.
7. Keep calm & carry on. Believe me, I know this is sometimes easier said than done. But, no matter what happens, try to keep your cool and not stress. Yes, even if the baby is screaming during the flight. Kids of any age will sense all the stress and tension, usually only making matters worse.
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Ken Matejka, J.D., LL.M | Jun 01, 2014 | Comments 0
In the past, reputation management was easier because if something bad happened, newspapers had a short shelf-lives, people had short memories and burying negative information with positive information was often effective enough.
Before the Internet, reputation management wasn't as necessary as now. If someone was unhappy with your services back then, they might have told their friends and relatives, but it ended there. Now, negative comments from a disgruntled former client can be read worldwide and found in search results for the rest of your career.
Consequently, for purposes of this article, reputation management is to be viewed more as damage control for negative comments about you and your firm posted on the web.
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If you tried this and it was unsuccessful, or if you think it would be pointless to try, you may want to post a public reply if the reviews site allows.
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Yelp and some other review websites will give you an opportunity to give your side of the story in the form of a public reply. This can be effective if handled artfully, but can be risky if the reviewer wants to post a reply to your public reply, in which case you may be doing more harm to yourself than good.
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