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Good afternoon, crossword fans -- welcome to Week 110 of my contest. If you're new to the contest and would like to enter, please see the site FAQ on the left sidebar for instructions.
How did the first half of 2010 treat you? Well, I hope. Last week's crossword was published at 12 noon on July 2nd, which is also the exact midpoint of 2010 (MIDDLE OF THE YEAR, 38-a).
In a wordplay sense, last week's theme entries split the YEAR in half as well:
What popular 2000s sitcom would have made an excellent theme entry in this crossword? The YEAR-splitting YES, DEAR, which was last week's contest answer.
"Yes, Dear" ran from 2000-06 on CBS. Was it a good show? I've never seen an episode -- but judging by solver e-mails, it wasn't too great. A (representative) sample:
This was definitely one of the worst sitcoms of all time.
My friend's roommate used to force him to watch "Yes, Dear" and when Greg tried to turn it off, his roommate insisted they watch and "embrace the rage."
"Yes, Dear" makes a better answer to the puzzle than it did a TV show.
Popular may be overstating things a bit -- though I see it ran for 6 years, so maybe not. I don't know a single person who's seen a single episode (and I work in television)
i think i have accidentally seen every awful episode of this sitcom from when i had no cable and it used to run at like two in the morning on the local WB affiliate.it's one of those shows where i have no idea who the intended audience was supposed to be and who watched the @#$%*! thing when it was on as a "prime time" sitcom...
And from a fan of the show:
Maybe I missed something (but I don't think I did) but I never could get why the show was called "Yes, Dear." It doesn't really have anything to do with the show's premise.
This week's winner, whose name was chosen at random from the 264 correct entries received, is Susan M. James of Columbus, O. Susan ha seleccionado como su premio una copia autografiada de the Complete Idiot's Guide to Spanish-English Crossword Puzzles, que co-escribe con Gail Stein.
Answer the riddle in the grid and you've got this week's contest answer. E-mail it to me at email@example.com by Tuesday at noon ET. Please put the contest answer in the subject line of your e-mail.
To print the puzzle out, click on the image below and hit "print" on your browser. To solve using Across Lite download the free software here, then join the Google Group (1,267 members now!) here.
In addition to a MGWCC pen, pencil and notepad set, next week's winner will receive an autographed copy of Francis Heaney's fun new book Sit & Solve Quick & Easy Crosswords.
Solve well, go Holland!!, and be not led astray by words intended to deceive.
MGWCC #110 -- Friday, July 9, 2010 -- "Of Course I've Heard Of Cows"
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Celebrate Hollywood's wackiest celebrity by revisiting his five strangest "art" moments…
Shia LaBeouf was one of the biggest actors in modern movies. After graduating from the Disney Channel, he starred in blockbusters like Transformers, Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. But since 2014 he's been engaged in a bizarre long-form performance art work that's "a multi-platform meditation on celebrity and vulnerability". Whatever it is, he reliably has us scratching our heads.
1. Take Me Anywhere
Right now, as he turns 30, Shia LaBeouf and his two regular artistic collaborators are hitchhiking across America, tweeting their GPS co-ordinates regularly so that any random person can pick them up. Earlier today, if you happened to be in the vicinity of 34°14'37″N 77°52'52″W (that's close by a WalMart a few blocks from the University Of North Carolina) you could've become part of the month-long adventure by driving Shia and his mates… wherever the hell you want. Let's hope he doesn't run into a serial killer. Check it out here: http://takemeanywhere.vice.com/
2. I am Not Famous Anymore
In 2014, LaBeouf turned up the red-carpet premiere of his art movie Nymphomaniac wearing a paper bag over his head on which was written "I am Not Famous Anymore". He also tweeted the phrase 22 times. The obvious irony was that it made him more famous than ever before.
3. The Marathon Jog
In September 2014 the actor wore garish purple leggings and a green vest and did 144 laps of the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam without saying a word. He left the explaining to the institute's spokesman, who said LaBeouf and his two artist mates were jogging as a performance to accompany the 12-hour art conference happening inside the building. Another time Shia used his jogging app to tweet his recent running routes, with each day's map a letter that eventually spelled "Marathon".
In 2014, after being busted for plagiarising the work of graphic novelist Daniel Clowes, LaBeouf incorporated his apology into his performance art —by plagiarising other celebrities' apologies to say sorry. Next he hired a skywriter to write "I am sorry Daniel Clowes" over LA. Soon after LaBeouf staged a six-day performance called #IAMSORRY at an LA gallery, which saw him wear his paper bag and a tuxedo while visitors were admitted one at a time to listen to him cry. Those who attended were allowed to take a souvenir item—from toys to bottles of Jack Daniels to pairs of pliers—with them when they left. LaBeouf later claimed a female visitor had raped him.
5. #AllMyMovies
Late last year LaBeouf turned his attention to another sort of marathon. For three days he sat in a cinema in New York City's Angelika Film Center and watched all of his own movies back-to-back, with a video camera live-streaming his reactions, which included tears, laughter and epic stretches of boredom face. But the public was also invited to enjoy the likes of Holes, Disturbia and Fury. While LaBeouf didn't speak with other moviegoers, during one session he did shout everyone pizza. Amazingly enough, writers from virtually all major American newspapers and magazines sat through part of the performance with LaBeouf. Even more amazing: the reviews were almost all good, with Rolling Stone declaring it the best thing he'd ever done.

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Exciting Items Up for Bid at Legacy Gala Silent Auction – A Sneak Preview
The Silent Auction at the Legacy Gala on March 31 will be a great opportunity to support ACS and treat yourself and your family to exciting dining and travel experiences, sports and theater outings, and MORE. There's something for everyone in the family — for the angler and golfer, the baker and griller, and even for your pets. Here's a sneak preview of the more than 70 items up for bid:
- Theater Lovers Package – Tickets to Pitman Theater, Eagle Theater, and Sojourn Productions
- Philly Excursion — Tickets to Dave & Busters, Longwood Gardens, and the National Constitution Center
- Lancaster Excursion — Tickets to "Jonah" at Sight and Sound Theater and the Strasburg Railroad
- Themed Gift Baskets – Cat Lovers, Dog Lovers, Family Game Night, Arts & Crafts, and more
- Restaurant Gift Cards — Carluccio's, Crab Trap, Cousin Mario's, Hard Rock Cafe, Mill Street Pub, Romanelli's, Windjammer Bar & Grille, and more
- Harbor Pines Golf Club outing and other golf packages
- Sports memorabilia – From local heroes Mike Trout of the Anaheim Angels and Matt Czcur of the World Champion Chicago Cubs, and other collectibles including a signed Carson Wentz jersey, a Stef Curry package, and items signed by the Broad Street Bullies and Derek Jeter.
- NASCAR tickets to Dover International Speedway in Delaware
- Jewelry, art, two children's bicycles
Lastly, we are trying something new just for our school families. During the week of March 27 leading up to our Legacy Gala, we will be kick-starting our Gala Silent Auction with a mini-Silent Auction held at ACS. Watch for more information and pictures in next week's Cougar Current.


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Kubla Khan - 'a vision in a dream' is a poem by Samuel Coleridge that describes a magical secret garden, surrounded by high walls and towers, a river running through it down to the sea, bright gardens with blossoming trees, ancient forests and hills.
The space
Private, gated, spacious, modern, two storey open planned house overlooking 120 meters of the Chirripo River with breaohtaking views of Mountain Peaks, Virgin Rainforest and the San Isidro Valley.
Covered garage, electricity, hot water, large refridgerator/freezer, gas oven stove, espresso and filter coffee, electric juicer, 32" flat screen TV, Sky, Wifi, music speakers, laundry service (washer/dryer), BBQ area and.
Master bedroom with king size bed, walk in closet and balcony with hammock.
Second bedroom with double bed and storage shelves, cabinets and drawers.
Beautiful Gardens, Orchards and Vegetable Beds with Fresh Herbs and Salads.
Easy River Access to Waterfalls, Swimming Holes and Private Sunbathing Rocks right in front of property.
10 minutes by car to entrance of Chirripó National Park, Cloudbridge Reserve, Waterfalls, Hot springs and Botanical Gardens.
5 minutes walk to Cannan village center (Bar/Restaurant, Grocery Store, Soccer Pitch, Church)
30 minutes by car or bus to San Isidro City Center (population 45, 000)
1 hour by car to Dominical Beach for Surfing, Sport Fishing, Whale and Dolphin Watching
Countless Mountain Trails, including Climbing the 'Chirripó', Costa Rica's highest mountain peak, with guide and overnight stay at the base camp lodge
Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Paragliding (solo or tandem), Zip lining, Fishing
Healing and Bodywork, Massage, Yoga, Meditation, Tranquility!
Local Produce... Organic Coffee, Chocolate, Cheeses (Swiss, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Goat), Khalua and Hot Chili Sauces
Contemporary Fine Art at 'Monte Azul' Eco Hotel Restaurant and Artist Retreat.
Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property, which includes covered parking, bbq area, garden, orchard, vegetable gardens, fish pond and 120 meters of river front. The property is protected by a two meter high concrete wall with large wooden gates that can be locked to ensure privacy and security during your stay.
Interaction with guests
We live in another house on the property, about 50 meters from the main house, but it is private and has it's own entrance from the street.
We will require occasional access from the main gate to the vegetable garden and for river access. We will not approach or enter the house without prior approval.
The gardener comes for a few hours each day, but will not disturb you or come close to the house before 9.00am.
Other things to note
Although the house is only a 3 hour drive (without stops and traffic) from San José, you should take into consideration an hour to clear immigration, baggage and customs, another hour to collect your rental car, and then traffic, restroom coffee and grocery stops. You should calculate at least 6 hours from landing to arriving at the house. We strongly discourage you to drive in Costa Rica at night and it gets dark at around 6.00pm all year round. Therefore, your flight should arrive before midday, otherwise, we suggest spending the night in San José and driving out the following morning.
If renting a car, we strongly recommend that you reserve a 4x4 vehicle. You will not have any problems getting to the house, but you might find the driveway challenging and limit where you can drive to in the area, such as the hot springs and the Cloudbridge Reserve.
We have pets that live in our own house on the property (3 dogs and 1 cat). Please do not feed any of the animals and remember to send Smooki (the cat) home by latest 9.00pm. :) Thanks
1. Smoking is allowed outside only.
2. No outdoor shoes are to be worn inside the house.
3. People other than those in the Guest party set forth above may not stay overnight in the property. Any other person in the property is the sole responsibility of Guest.
4. The house is privately owned; the owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise.
5. Keep the property and all furnishings in good order
6. Only use appliances for their intended uses
7. Pets are not permitted on the property.
8. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. Linens and bath towels are included in the house and laundry service is available. We suggest you bring beach towels. We do not permit towels or linens to be taken from the premises.
9. Fireplace: The fireplace is permitted to be used under supervision of an adult and extinguished prior to retiring to bed. The wood stove on the balcony is solely ornamental and should not be used. This may result in the forfeiting of your security deposit.
10. Toilet and Septic: The WC is on a septic system. The septic system is very effective; however, we ask you to NOT FLUSH anything, other than paper down the toilet. Please use the bin provided. No feminine products should be flushed at anytime. If it is found that feminine products have been flushed and clog the septic system, you could be charged damages of up to the full security deposit.
11. Storms:
If there is a storm or hurricane, no refunds will be given unless:
•The state or local authorities order mandatory evacuations in a "Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning area" in which case we will refund:
•Any unused portion of rent from a guest currently registered; or that is scheduled to arrive, and wants to shorten the stay, to come in after the Hurricane Warning is lifted; and any advance rents collected or deposited for a reservation that is scheduled to arrive during the "Hurricane Warning" period.
Please note. The Mountain roads in Costa Rica can be curvy and steep and sometimes gravely or muddy. We highly recommend four-wheel drive and do not refund due to road conditions.
12. Trash MUST BE SEPARATED as follows:
1. Regular dry trash (grey bin by garage)
2. Recyclable trash (yellow bin by garage)
3. Organic waste (compost at end of garden)
4. Food scraps...meat, dairy etc.(in river or give to Oldemar the gardener to dispose of)
Failure to separate the trash as instructed above will result in forfeiting $50 from your security deposit.
13. You will be issued one full set of keys on arrival, which will give you access to the two main gates, front door, downstairs storeroom and the safe. If you loose these keys or fail to hand them over on check out, you will forfeit $500 from the security deposit, as all locks will need to be changed
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My wife, Tania, and I run a tour company called Chirriposa Retreats, that specializes in hosting yoga, wellness, art, photography and adventure retreats for groups, families and freinds within Costa Rica and in Europe. We love to spend time at the beach surfing and in the jungle, but find that a balance between the beach lifestyle and climate and that of the mountains and the cool river, is what makes us love Costa Rica so much. We spend time in between yoga groups at the house relaxing, working on the property and in the garden, growing our own fruits and vegetables. The river has a tremendous energy and healing properties...and has even offered up the occasional trout or two! I highly recommend diving into the ice cold swimming hole below the property and then lying out on the gigantic hot rocks to warm through.
I designed and built our house, along with local builders, and take great pride in keeping it well maintained. We enjoy a few home comforts, and may spend the odd rainy afternoon watching a movie or some premiership football on the television or taking a snooze in the hammock.
freshly squeezed orange juice is a must, in the morning, from the abundant trees all over the property. Then bake some bread and head down to the river to see if I can catch us some lunch. Pick some organic salad and herbs from the garden on the way up to the house. Put the kettle on...make a nice cup of tea...and happy days!


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|16 Feb 2013
BSOD clean install after SSD installed
I have been reading through the forum trying to get help on my BSOD error that has been happening recently after doing a clean install of Win7 Home 64 bit. I did this bc of adding a SSD to my system and my recovery discs wouldn't work since it detected that it was a new configuration. Here are a few of the descriptions after Windows reboots:
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3
Locale ID: 1033
Additional information about the problem:
BCCode: 1000009f
OS Version: 6_1_7601
Service Pack: 1_0
Product: 768_1
Files that help describe the problem:
After running windbg and memtest I still have the error but now instead of BCCode: 1000009f it is BCCode: 9f.
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3
Locale ID: 1033
Additional information about the problem:
BCCode: 9f
OS Version: 6_1_7601
Service Pack: 1_0
Product: 768_1
Files that help describe the problem:
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Attached is results from SF Diagnostic and a notepad file with results from windbg and the BSOD error code I would get once rebooting.
Thanks for any help.
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|16 Feb 2013
PLeas try updating this driver:
Driver Reference Table - hcw72ATV.sys
it can be updated from here: Hauppauge Computer Works : Support
or if it is from a program that you don't use any more uninstall the program.
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|16 Feb 2013
Thanks for your help. I am going to install the driver now and see if it helps. It was listed more than once in Windows updates, but I don't know if it was the most current version. I am assuming I need it for my USB TV tuner from HP, which is manufactured by Hauppauge. By the way, what led to this conclusion? I was trying to debug myself but don't do a whole lot of it but would like to know what to look for. Most of my computer/programming experience is in writing code for mathematical numerical models. Thanks again.
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|16 Feb 2013
By the way, what led to this conclusion? I was trying to debug myself but don't do a whole lot of it but would like to know what to look for. Most of my computer/programming experience is in writing code for mathematical numerical models. Thanks again.
|My System Specs
|17 Feb 2013
I had another BSOD. I downloaded the updated driver for my tuner and it installed ok. Attached is the info from the Diagnostic Tool.
|My System Specs
|18 Feb 2013
Alright Had a look over your new files, It is throwing a weird power state failure that I can not seems to analyze, with a quick googling around for the reason why it appears that for whatever reason the particular symbols used by the driver is not public. But that will not stop us, so Since the problem has arisen since the addition of an SSD pleas:
Insure that the Firmware is up to date, you can check the manufacturer's page for firmware updates.
Check to make sure that the power and SATA cables are seated properly
EDIT: After another another BSOD analyst took a look at the dumps he pointed out to me that your Ralink RT2860 series Wireless LAN Card driver is also causing problems, you can update the drivers from here:
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|24 Feb 2013
Haupage update causing BSOD
Well after doing another clean install, this time using my upgrade disc of Windows 7 Ultimate, I believe I have found the culprit. I held off on installing a Windows Update from Hauppage for my TV tuner. After all service packs and drivers were update I installed this one optional update. Sure enough, a few hours after the update I had 2 more BSODs. After restoring from the recovery point before the update I have been good for almost 24 hours. PC has gone to sleep and no issues so far.
I hope this is will fix the issue for good. Thanks for your help.
Attached is info on update, not to much given from Windows update.
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|25 Feb 2013
Glad we could help out and it sounds like the manufacturer simply put out a bad update. Thanks for letting us know.
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text: ok, now please, only you that have used BOTH, please give me the pros and cons of one wheeled Velke, vs Bullrider. Keep in mind that I am in the mountains of NC (altho I have a lot of big semi flat accounts). Oh, and I am using a 54 Huslter WB (very cool machine)


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If you've ever gone to see a band and felt bummed out gazing at the sea of flower crowns, crop tops, and fringe across the grounds, you're not alone. Nothing against denim-cutoffs or lace blouses, but you guys--festival fashion has finally reached its saturation point.
However, rather than destroying the notion of cool concert trends altogether, ditch the obvious options and instead give festival staples a rad new twist. We've scoured the scene at London's Wireless Music Festival this weekend and have narrowed it down to five essential items: a matchy-matchy set, flattering overalls, a printed jacket, a statement hairpiece, and comfy boots.
Even better, you can incorporate each of these pieces into your closet seamlessly long after the season ends. (Because let's be honest: how many times are you really going to wear that crochet monokini after the concert is over?)
See our picks in the gallery--ticket not included.


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Micromax Mobile service center in Amroha
List of MICROMAX Mobile Service Centers in Amroha
Micromax authorized mobile service centers in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh provides warranty service to wide range of Micromax Smart phones like Micromax Canvas, Unite 4, Supreme and Bolt Selfie mobiles. Micromax has 1 smartphone service centers in Amroha. If you have any problem with your Oppo mobile phone, kindly contact the service centers officials.
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text: I'm in the market for a good musical receiver for around $800. My system will be 60/40 HT vs Music. I'm currently running an old HK ARV20II, and I'm in the process of upgrading my speakers. So far I'm only pushing Paradigm Studio 20's for mains. I'll be getting the Studio CC soon, along with a sub (not sure which one yet) and rears sometime down the road. I'll be running either a 5.1 or 6.1 setup. The rest of my system consists of a Hitachi 43" WS RPTV, and a Denon DVD1600 dvd player. I'll be getting a new CD player at some point as well. I'd also like the receiver to have a Phono input as I would like to get into vinyl someday. So, what receivers would be good for this setup? I'm really not partial to any brand. Thanks a lot. Zak


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In Your Element: Activities tailored for you
We are a mobile outdoor adventure activity company offering amazing outdoor experiences across Scotland. We're privileged to have endless opportunities for adventure on our doorstep. We cater for all sorts of people from families, school and youth groups, charities, stag and hen groups, corporate away days and large adventure events.
In Your Element outdoor activities include open canoeing, kayaking, archery, gorge swimming, white water sledging, off-road Segways, Wow balling, mountain biking, abseiling, weaselling and mini highland games, to name but a few.
Guided canoe trips
We offer a number of different guided canoe trips on the majestic Great Glen Canoe Trail, from 1hr taster sessions on Loch Ness to 5 day camping expeditions. Led by our friendly and experienced local guides you'll be in safe hands, getting the opportunity to improve your paddling skills while taking in all the areas have to offer as you pass gently through them. (see more activity ideas/ holidays on our website)
Canoe/ kayak hire and shuttle service
Scotland has some amazing rivers and waterways to explore. From two-hour paddles to multi-day adventures, a canoe is the best way to experience inland waters. The River Conon, River Beauly and the Great Glen are on our doorstep and just begging to be explored! Need a suggestion? Give us a call. We enjoy talking about canoeing almost as much we love doing it!!
With around 50 canoes and kayaks, 4 vehicles and 3 trailers, we're the largest canoe and kayak hire-company in Scotland. Offering a very flexible shuttle service, emergency pick ups, quality boats and camping gear, you can arrange it all with us.
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Whitewater Sledging: Something for the adrenaline lovers
This is relatively new to the UK and a very exciting activity for us. This is one for those with a taste for adrenalin and adventure: you'll be kitted out with one of our Fluid Anvil river sledges, a wetsuit, helmet, buoyancy aid and some fins. You'll then attempt to negotiate strong currents, waterfalls and rapids in a heart-racing session.
We have a choice of venues from the full-on River Garry near Inverness and Loch Ness, which are just awesome, to the more sedate, though no less fun, River Feshie a bit further afield.
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great design! voted!
Checkout my entry and let me know what you think. Tnx!
SantoMuerto Artist
Very cool look on the flowers.
nice+1 do you vote for my laste design "autumn"
Unicorndream5 Artist
nice work!...voted +1,
do visit my design 'SeahorseFlight'
jessalynpaige Human
Sweet design…I like the expression!
BB_EE_TT_HH Human
now that is pretty cool!


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Kara & Chris said their I-do's with an intimate Finest Playa Mujeres Wedding. A group of close friends and family joined them for a fun Mexico vacation, letting the wedding experts at the hotel, take care of all of the details.
The jewish wedding ceremony on the beach with amazing views, was followed by cocktails, live music and a fun reception at La Palapa Restaurant. Mega congrats Sr. & Sra. White!!
Venue - Finest Playa Mujeres, Mexico
Wedding Dress - Martina Liana
Floral Design & Decor - Alquimia Events
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I push the button outside the gift shop and wait at the intercom.
In accord with the instructions that say if no one answers within two minutes, I ring again. This time, a soft voice asks, "May I help you?"
"I'm here to see Mother Elizabeth."
"She's expecting you in the large parlor. You can go right in."
I walk up a few steps past the small parlor, which is barely larger than an old-fashioned confessional and enter the large parlor. Inside the sparsely furnished room, I pull up a straight-backed wooden chair, open my netbook and wait. The pale yellow, windowless room is divided in two by a waist-high wall topped with a crisscross grate of fishing line. An almost invisible barrier, it is, nonetheless, a clear demarcation between my side and that of Carmel.
Mother Elizabeth enters from a door to the cloister and I stand up to reach through the grille to greet her with a hug. "How are you?" she asks, holding me as close as the fine line will allow.
"I'm doing great."
"And your son?"
"He's all grown up, living in LA," I answer.
"Is he married?"
"Not yet."
"We'll have to pray about that," she says softly, and I smile.
I first met Mother Elizabeth, then Sister Elizabeth, in June 1983, when I was given special permission to go behind the walls of Carmel of Maria Regina to witness her solemn profession from "the other side." I can still see her, prostrate on the floor of the chapel, surrounded by flowers, a sight even her family wasn't allowed to witness.
Mother is now the superior of the small community of eight Carmelite nuns perched on a hillside about eight miles outside Eugene, Ore. The sisters range in age from the mid-30s to the late 80s, with most in their 60s. Their newest sister, Sister Agatha, transferred from the Sisters of Mary in Kenya to their community two years ago, making her solemn profession last year.
As we sit on our respective sides of the divide, I remind her of our first meeting. "Do you remember what you said when I asked you then if you missed anything from the outside world?" She shakes her head.
"Corduroy. You said you missed wearing corduroy."
She laughs and her eyes twinkle. "I don't miss anything anymore."
"Not even corduroy?"
"I don't think I even remember corduroy!"
I show her a picture of my son on my iPhone. We talk about the convent cats, the late summer weather, the effect of the economy on families. Then I shift from friend to reporter. "I'm doing a story on vocations," I say. "I'd like to know why you joined a cloistered order."
I knew that she had been a registered nurse for 14 years before entering the convent, an active life of service that she had loved. I also knew that she was an only child who left elderly parents behind when she joined Carmel. As an only child whose mother depends on me, I knew the mixed feelings her decision had created.
She draws a slow breath and folds her hands on the lap of her brown habit.
"Working with suffering so much made me think about life and what it was about," she says. "It drew me to God. I wanted a deeper level of faith and I felt God drawing me here. I didn't know what to expect, how it was going to be, how I was going to live it. But I knew he wanted me to come here. He was everything to me. I came and stayed. He made it possible for me because this is not something you do yourself. He makes it possible."
It's not easy. "When I first came, I found it hard to not have more space," she adds. "As I live in this life, trying to live for God, I found out a lot of things about myself. Now I have to do something about myself. I'm trying to say yes."
One of the real challenges, she says, is to live your entire life in the company of the same few people. As cloistered nuns, the sisters only leave on rare occasions, such as for medical treatment or essential shopping and business. The rest of the time, they are alone together. "Out in the world, you get to pick your friends, the people you are with," she says. "But here, these are the people God picked for you. The Lord picks them for us, takes a big spoon and mixes it all up and away we go."
I have to chuckle at the metaphor. Although Mother is the administrative superior of the community, she is also the main cook, a task she thoroughly enjoys. In fact, she had come from the kitchen where she was preparing supper to talk to me.
"There wouldn't be many suspects if there was a murder, would there?" I joke.
"Murder in the refectory. Oh my, what a thought!" She pauses a bit before continuing. "But this is also the best part of our life — living for God with my sisters and living with peo-ple who want to love God and want to serve him. Although our personalities are different, everyone's heart is the same. We love God and try to do what he wants."
Another challenge is the silence. Except for recreation time, only absolutely necessary conversation is permitted. "That's a big question," Mother says. "Can you live in silence? It's a big thing today with cell phones and texting." She adds, "People are addicted, they can't function without their computer, but we meet God in the silence."
Following a centuries' old rhythm, cloistered life is foreign to most of us who are accustomed to setting our own schedules and making our own decisions. Beginning with the Angelus at 6 a.m. and ending with night prayer at 7:40 p.m., it is centered on and sustained by prayer. Even the way the community supports itself, through the selling of altar bread, is slotted between times of prayer. The rigor of the schedule is both the pull toward and push against monastic life.
"Carmel is a witness to faith," Mother says. "We live in a culture of death and our way of life is a gift of incredible faith in God. It's not a career," she said. "It's God's work."
But the modern world is impatient. "People want to do things. They want to see the results of their work. They want to have an apostolate," she says. "That's all good, but it's not everything. In our life, we aren't going to see the results of our work in this lifetime. You just trust God. That's all you can do."
Although there are roughly 70 Discalced Carmelite communities in the United States, most are aging, as fewer and fewer young women choose a way of life that produced such greats of the Faith like Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and Thérèse of the Little Flower. "It's still a viable option in today's world," Mother says. "It is actually very needed because of the culture we live in."
"So why do so few women come?" I ask.
"They aren't hearing the call," Mother says. "They are paying too much attention to everything else. They are paying more attention to what they want for themselves. For a lot of people, God isn't the first place in their lives. This life takes heavy commitment, a willingness to suffer and give up things you would love to have, like a family, in order for God to be the first thing. It's a beautiful life, if you are called to it. But you really have to want to let go of a lot. You need to put God first in your life."
Woodeene Koenig-Bricker writes from Oregon.
The Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was founded by St. Berthold as a community of hermits in 12th-century Palestine. After the Crusades, the order was reorganized and spread throughout Europe. In the 16th century, two branches were formed; the Calced Carmelites wore shoes and followed a modified rule of St. Simon Stock, and the Discalced Carmelites wore sandals and adhered to the reforms of St. John of the Cross. The order numbers some of the greatest mystics and saints among its members including St. Teresa of Avila and St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower.
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—St. John of the Cross
"Let nothing disturb thee; Let nothing dismay thee; All things pass; God never changes. Patience attains all that it strives for. He who has God finds he lacks nothing: God alone suffices."
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By Wikipedia
The World Hockey Association was a professional ice hockey
league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first
major competition for the National Hockey League since the collapse of the
Western Hockey League after the 1925-26 WHL season. Although the WHA was
not the first league since that time to attempt to challenge the NHL's
supremacy, it was by far the most successful.
A key part of its success was its firm stance in not
recognizing the reserve clause that found its way onto NHL contracts of
the time, and its active scouting of players from all over the world, in
contrast to the mainly North American NHL. However, the WHA was also known
for its unstable franchises, and the multi-million-dollar salaries it
introduced to the game have remained a source of contention.
See also: WHA
Attendance, WHA Award Winners, WHA
Drafts, WHA Records, WHA
The WHA hoped to capitalize on the lack of hockey teams in a number of
major cities, it also hoped to attract the best players by paying more
than the cartel of NHL owners would.
The league was founded by American promoters Dennis Murphy and Gary
Davidson, the founder and first president of the American Basketball
Association, respectively. Murphy and Davidson were quick to bring
Canadian investor Bill Hunter into the fold. Hunter was considered one of
the most powerful men in hockey not associated with the NHL, and with his
help, the WHA had solid backing in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, and
Winnipeg, potentially giving the new league four Western Canadian teams -
one more than the NHL had in all of Canada at the time. Davidson later
left to start the World Football League (WFL).
Part of the WHA's success was its abolishment of the reserve clause in
its contracts, as well as the fact that it would also not honor the
reserve clauses in NHL contracts. As many players employed by the NHL were
set to have their contracts expire in 1972, many would try to defect to
the WHA as a negotiation tool with their teams, or, in any event, consider
offers to play for the fledgling league before looking to new NHL
contracts. Some, including many stars such as Bobby Hull, would carry out
their threat and join the WHA. The NHL, for its part, did nothing,
believing the WHA would fold before their first season. When it was
apparent that the WHA would play, the NHL responded by hastily adding the
New York Islanders and Atlanta Flames to forestall WHA franchises in new
arenas just opened in both cities.
On November of 1971, twelve teams were formally announced. They
included teams from cities without NHL teams such as the Miami Screaming
Eagles -- possibly the best known hockey franchise never actually to take
the ice -- as well as teams in cities where it was felt there was room for
more than one team, such as the Los
Angeles Sharks, Chicago Cougars,
and New York Raiders. Of the
original twelve teams, a few, such as the Dayton
Aeros and the San Francisco
Seahawks, folded, citing arena troubles. These two franchises were
moved to become the Houston Aeros
and Quebec Nordiques,
respectively. Other franchises, such as the Calgary
Broncos and the Screaming Eagles, folded outright. The Philadelphia
Blazers and the Cleveland
Crusaders would replace the Screaming Eagles and the Broncos.
Although the league had many players under contract by June of 1972,
including a few NHL stars such as Bernie Parent, many of its players were
career minor leaguers and college players. Thus, the new league was not
considered much of a threat - that is, until Bobby Hull, arguably the
NHL's top player at the time, jumped to the new league. Hull, who
considered moving to the WHA as part of a negotiation tactic with the
Chicago Blackhawks, had jokingly told reporters that he would only move to
the WHA for a million dollars, at that time a ridiculous amount of money
for a hockey player. But to everyone's surprise the Winnipeg
Jets offered this sum. Hull accepted and moved to the WHA, signing a
five-year, million-dollar contract, with a million-dollar signing bonus.
Hull's signing attracted a few other top stars such as Gerry Cheevers,
Derek Sanderson, and J.C. Tremblay.
The WHA officially made its debut on October 11, 1972 in the Ottawa
Civic Centre, when the Alberta Oilers
defeated the Ottawa Nationals
7-4. Although the quality of hockey was predictably below that of the NHL,
the WHA had indeed made stars out of many players that had little or no
playing time in the NHL. The New
England Whalers would eventually win the WHA's first World Trophy
(later renamed the Avco World Trophy when the Avco Financial Services
Corporation became its main sponsor).
However, the league was suffering. Big stars lacked supporting players,
and many teams often found themselves in financial difficulty, folding or
moving from one city to another - often in mid-season. The New York
franchise was a key example: as the NHL's Islanders had locked up Nassau
Coliseum for their own use, the WHA team was first forced to rent space at
Madison Square Garden, and then to play in lesser arenas, often without
visitor's locker rooms. Because of this, the franchise went through
several ownership changes year after year. Part of the financial trouble
was also attributed to the high player salaries: Derek Sanderson was paid
large amounts of cash to play for the WHA, but when his on-ice performance
suffered, he was paid even more money to sit at home. Despite this, the
WHA had several key victories, including a court ruling which prevented
the NHL from binding players to NHL teams via the reserve clause, and the
signings of more NHL stars such as Marc Tardif and Gordie Howe, and in
later years, Frank Mahovlich and Paul Henderson. In 1974, the WHA began
employing European players -- which the NHL had largely ignored up to that
time -- such as Swedish players Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson and Czech
star Vaclav Nedomansky.
By 1976, it had become evident that many of the WHA's franchises were
teetering on the verge of financial collapse, with stable teams few and
far between, and that the at one time combined 30 teams of the NHL and WHA
had badly strained the talent pool. Merger discussions then began, with
one proposal (not popular enough among the NHL owners) having six of the
then eight WHA teams moving to the NHL. Another idea had the Edmonton
Oilers and the New
England Whalers moving to the NHL, with the Winnipeg Jets following a
year later. Neither of these ideas were accepted.
The final two seasons of the WHA saw the debut of many superstars, some
of which became hockey legends in the NHL. They included Wayne Gretzky,
Mark Messier, Rob Ramage, Ken Linseman, and Mike Gartner. However, by the
end of the final season, only six teams remained. Facing financial
difficulty and unable to meet payrolls, the WHA finally came to an
agreement with the NHL on March 22, 1979: the Edmonton
Oilers, New
England Whalers (renamed the Hartford Whalers), Quebec
Nordiques, and Winnipeg
Jets would join the NHL as expansion teams, and the WHA would cease
operations. The Birmingham Bulls and the Cincinnati
Stingers were paid to disband.
The four former WHA teams were predicted to perform poorly against the
established NHL competition, since the terms of the expansion allowed the
incoming WHA teams to protect only two goalies and two skaters each in the
player dispersal draft. Instead, though, each did respectably well in
their first year, with the Whalers and Oilers earning playoff berths. The
Oilers would go on to a Stanley Cup dynasty in the 1980s. The 2006 Stanley
Cup Playoffs would mark the first time that two former WHA teams (the same
two that earned playoff berths in 1980, the Hartford franchise having been
transferred to Carolina in 1997) would play each other in the Stanley Cup
The WHA had many lasting effects on NHL hockey. Scouts began looking
overseas for the best players that Europe could offer. The WHA also ended
the NHL policy of paying its players only a fraction of the league's
profits and, combined with the abolition of the reserve clause, led to
much higher player salaries. Many great stars began their careers in the
WHA, including Wayne Gretzky, Mike Gartner, Mark Howe, Mike Liut, and Mark
Messier. Messier was the last WHA veteran to play in the NHL -- he opened
his professional career with 52 games with the Indianapolis
Racers and Cincinnati
Stingers in 1978-79, and played his last NHL game on April 3, 2004.
Today, the last team from the WHA still in its original city is the Edmonton
Oilers. The Quebec Nordiques
moved to Denver in 1995 and became the Colorado Avalanche, the Winnipeg
Jets moved to Phoenix in 1996 and became the Phoenix Coyotes, and the Hartford
Whalers moved to North Carolina in 1997 (playing temporarily in
Greensboro, then in Raleigh from 1999) and became the Carolina Hurricanes.
Since 1979, three of the four former WHA teams have challenged for the
Stanley Cup: the Oilers have played for it seven times, winning five; the
Avalanche have played for it three times, winning twice; the Hurricanes
have played for it twice, winning once. The 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs
marked the first time two former WHA teams played for the Cup, with the
Hurricanes defeating the Oilers in seven games.
WHA Bibliography
Rebel League: The Short and Unruly Life of the World Hockey Association by
Ed Willes
Complete Historical and Statistical Reference to the World Hockey Association
by Scott Adam Surgent
Pro Hockey '75 - '76 by Dan Proudfoot
WHA Media Guides (each team published one each year)
These and many other WHA items can be found at
eBay - check our links on the far right of this page!
We have a WHA Forum! Our sites have always been by you and about you. If
you check
our TV Forums or our Technology & Science forums, you'll find literally thousands of messages from fans
of 1970s TV shows, survivors of hurricanes or aircraft accidents, etc. from all over the world sharing their memories, asking
questions, making comments. Our baseball section is new, but don't let
that stop you from sharing
your memories of WHA games you saw,
now-forgotten stadiums, etc. Of course you can also ask questions, post
trivia, or just read what
others are saying.
--Patrick Mondout
The signing of Bobby Hull proved the WHA was a serious competitor to the NHL.


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Advertising Addiction will be the Death of Magazines (Again)
Most magazines, print and digital, are little more than advertising platforms whose readers are defined as "targets", valued in quantity over quality, and when the advertising revenue stream dries up, the magazines usually fold, readers be damned.
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Beyond the Story: Engaging Experiences Rule
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17 Experts Share Their Holiday Marketing Strategies
It's November and the holiday season is drawing near for US and UK businesses. Most businesses make the most out of these holidays and hope to get huge sales. But many of the them get lost on "What strategy will work the best for the business" or "How to maximize the profit during the sale period". Don't worry! We have these questions covered. We asked a few experts on their holiday marketing strategies which would help you strategise or think about your strategy once again. The questions we asked was:
"What is your holiday marketing strategy to increase sales?"
Wouldn't you want to know the secrets all the experts use during the holidays? We sure did. Keep reading to see what everyone had to say!
#1. John Rampton
John Rampton is a serial entrepreneur and an online influencer. He was named #3 in the top 50 online influencers in the world by Entrepreneur Magazine.
Website: www.johnrampton.com | Twitter: @johnrampton
"My holiday marketing strategy to increase sales is to use in-app and SMS messaging to send out more promotions and deals to those that sign-up for holiday specials. The messages are also going to include tips and ideas for holiday shopping to ramp up sales and encourage more impulse buys. The coupons sent via in-app and SMS encourage shoppers to buy while on site or in the moment."
#2. Ted Rubin
Ted Rubin… Social Marketing Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Brand Evangelist, and Acting CMO Brand Innovators.
Website: www.tedrubin.com| Twitter: @TedRubin
"For me a key to marketing in general, and in particular to Holiday marketing is… BE Authentic, dont just ACT it. This might seem obvious but authenticity is on the verge of becoming just another buzz word. TRUE authenticity (not just using that word often in your advertising, social media and content marketing posts) will set your brand (product or personal) apart in today's highly competitive market.
Remember… Followers/Advocates are attracted to REAL, and can sniff out fake in a heartbeat."
#3. Eric Tung
Eric T. Tung is a top rated digital marketer, currently seeking new opportunities. Seek him out on Twitter @EricTTung or #HireEric.
Website: www.ericttung.com
"This holiday, we need to get back to customer service. Take it over the top in engaging with customers who have a need that you can fulfill. If you are the retailer who can fix a problem for a customer, or be a hero to a mom needing a last minute gift, you will have a customer for life, and also spread positive word of mouth. Instead of going bigger these holidays, go smaller. Personalize the message, and make each customer feel like they mean something to you, because isn't that really the meaning of the holidays?"
#4. Sam Hurley
Sam Hurley is a lateral-thinking, #1 ranked digital marketer. Catch his digital marketing venture and helpful material over on Twitter and LinkedIn.
"Jumping on popular industry hashtags on Social Media is a must during any Holiday season – and if you fancy a shot at hijacking a trending hashtag (yes, it can be very effective if done with taste) – be certain of your angle and possible impact.
Combining this technique with visual content is powerful!
Once traffic is funneled from social to desired pages, ensure there is an obvious CTA for people to subscribe to your newsletter. Check out my one-pager which has gained over 1000 signups and tonnes of links in just a few months, without any direct promotion! Follow through with ongoing email marketing to nurture prospects.
If you run an e-commerce store – tap in to storytelling (think: Coca-Cola) and use this as a tool to attract customers. Also, apply urgency. What would encourage you to take action?
Sale now on…
Hurry! Sale On NOW: 7 day Christmas bonanza!"
#5.Sean Si
Sean Si is the CEO and Founder of SEO Hacker and Qeryz. A start-up, data analysis and urgency junkie who spends his time inspiring young entrepreneurs through talks and seminars. Check out his personal blog where he writes about starting up two companies and life in general.
Twitter: @SEO_Hacker
"To be honest I'm more of the long-term kind of guy so I don't really have a holiday strategy. I stick with one simple marketing strategy: Publish content that can rank for specific keywords. Promote them. Build links to them. When they are bringing in a good number of relevant traffic, capture those leads – then sell to them like there's no tomorrow."
#6. Melonie Dodaro
Melonie Dodaro is the author of the #1 international bestseller The LinkedIn Code and the founder of Top Dog Social Media, a digital marketing agency that helps businesses leverage social media and online marketing to build engaged communities and increase leads, prospects and customers.
Website: www.topdogsocialmedia.com| Twitter: @MelonieDodaro
"Utilize Facebook Live: Get into the true holiday spirit by using two powerful digital tools, social media and live video streaming. Here you can share good deeds, positive stories and messages directly to Facebook Live. It's also great to tie in any charitable work you are focusing on for the holiday season. Don't forget to provide a call to action to have them visit your website or come into your store and provide them with an incentive to do that."
#7.Lilach Bullock
Highly regarded on the world speaker circuit, Lilach Bullock has graced Forbes and Number 10 Downing Street with her presence!Listed in Forbes as one of the top 20 women social media power influencers. Crowned the Social Influencer of Europe by Oracle. A recipient of a Global Women Champions Award for her outstanding contribution and leadership in business.
Twitter: @lilachbullock
"In my particular niche, particularly since I sell services, Holiday season usually means a slow season. This makes it the perfect time of the year to invest some more in advertising and making some special Holiday discounts to attract clients for the new year."
#8.Chris Makara
Since 2003, Chris Makara has developed a broad digital marketing background with a focus on SEO, Social Media, and Analytics. He is the founder of Bulkly, a social media automation tool for individuals and small businesses.
Website: www.chrismakara.com| Twitter: @chrismakara
"The holidays are a great time to increase sales. Seems like quite a few people get into the "buying" mood and it's a great way to capitalize on some impulse buying depending on your product/service.
One thing I look to do around this time of year is to be really aggressive with remarketing for abandoned carts. Typically, most of the campaigns I work in cap the impressions to their remarketing audience. However, during the buying season I like to really push remarketing efforts with more impressions in shorter window since most people are looking to make a purchase quickly (especially for a physical product).By staying in front of users aggressively in a shorter time frame, you can keep pushing them to convert on your site. If after a day or two they have not converted, I like to scale back on the impressions to that audience."
#9. Shama Hyder
Shama Hyder is founder and CEO of the award-winning Marketing Zen Group, an integrated web marketing and digital PR firm. She is also a highly acclaimed keynote speaker, bestselling author, and a regular media correspondent. Her latest book, Momentum: How to Propel Your Marketing and Transform Your Brand in the Digital Age is now available on Amazon and across bookstores: http://amzn.to/1sqMmZs
Website: www.shamahyder.com | Twitter: @shama
"The biggest way to increase your sales, especially if you have an online store or website, Making sure your site is optimized. Don't let yourself lose a bunch of sales because your site doesn't load fast enough for your customers. A whooping 57% of customers will leave a site if it doesn't load in less than 3 seconds. Without taking time before the season to get your site as optimized as possible, you could be missing out on many, major sales."
#10. Ahna Hendrix
Ahna Hendrix is the CEO of ARCH Digital Agency, a revolutionary social media marketing company that digs deep to uncover the best marketing solutions for our clients
Website: www.ahnahendrix.com/ | Twitter: @AhnaHendrix
"There's endless holiday marketing strategies to increase sales, but my favorite is to give, and then ask. For instance, with one of our clients, we'll be doing a Customer Appreciation Giveaway for Thanksgiving of a $400 item of the winners choice from the business's inventory. We prefer to go this route because it offers us a chance to start out the holiday season by letting the audience know they're appreciated before we head into heavy holidays promotions. Everyone gets sick of constant promotions, but when its started by us doing something for them it's easier to digest.
At the end of the day, we aren't anything without our social media communities/customers, so it's imperative that we show our appreciation every time we can."
#11. Chad Pollitt
Chad Pollitt, a decorated veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and former Army Commander, is VP of Audience and Co-founder of Relevance, a digital magazine agency and events company dedicated to content research, strategy, promotion and marketing.
Website: www.chadpollitt.com| Twitter: @ChadPollitt
"As a B2B company the holiday season is quite challenging do to vacations. The key is to get inside sales appointments set for post-Thanksgiving to the end of December early. This requires extra work in October. Since most companies are working on their FY17 budgets in the fourth quarter, it's prudent to get our company in those conversations as early in the quarter as possible."
#12. Heidi Cohen
Heidi Cohen is a Chief Content Officer – Actionable Marketing Guide.
Website: www.actionablemarketingguide.com | Twitter: @heidicohen
"Even if you're deep into your holiday marketing, take a break with your favorite holiday brew to get more mileage out of your content.
Audit your existing holiday content. This will get you more views with limited work. BTW, Vox did this last December and generated an additional 500,000 views.
– Repromote or republish quality content
– Update, reformat or optimize content that's not living up to its potential.
– Consolidate or extend thin content.
– Delete and redirect weak content to better, more relevant content.
Make sure holiday content links to current merchandise. Don't loose potential prospects because your content is great but your product links are from last year. Be careful–don't change links that continue to receive traffic. Instead change the product links or redirect the pages to current product.
Create a fun email series for the holidays. Keep your audience opening your emails. Many customers dislike getting bombarded with holiday promotions. As a result, they unsubscribe from your email list. Instead bring your audience cheer. It can be anything amusing that relates to your audience's likes and your business."
#13. Sue Zimmerman
Sue B. is the #instagramexpert, creator of the online Instagram course Ready Set Gram. She's a popular CreativeLive instructor, powerful speaker on prominent stages like Social Media Marketing World and highly sought after business coach
Twitter: @SueBZimmerman
"My Marketing Strategy to increase sales is to focus on giving GREAT FREE content to grow your list and community. I believe that the more you can nurture and build trust with each relationship the more you will increase sales in your business."
#14. Pratik Dholakiya
Pratik Dholakiya is the Co-Founder of E2M & Preceptist.
Website: www.pratikdholakiya.com| Twitter: @DholakiyaPratik
"When it comes to effective holiday marketing, advertisers should be telling stories, not pitching customers. Sales, discounts and promotions are important at driving purchase volume, but the tone of advertising during the holiday season needs to be more personal, and less about a veritable cash grab.
Brands that strike a sincere but sentimental note, with storytelling that elicits a recall of memories, family traditions and other emotional aspects do more than boost sales for the holiday season; they build trust and affection with consumers who relate on a personal level. Watch how some of the most virally successful advertising brands like Coca Cola or Budweiser align their advertising with this resonant storytelling, to sell a moment in life, rather than pressing for a purchase decision from the consumer.Sharing the sentimental moment with consumers creates a strong affectation for the culture of the brand, and the product or service. It's that affectation that influences the buy."
#15. Jeremy Rivera
Jeremy Rivera is a freelance SEO consultant and nerd who lives in Nashville and loves digging into technical SEO disasters.
Website: www.jeremyriveraseo.com| Twitter: @JeremyRiveraSEO
"The best thing you can do is to turn off the Rudolf The Rednose Reindeer Spotify Channel, put down the eggnog and take a good long look and really decide if your specific industry is ACTUALLY impacted by the holiday.
Let's be honest, do we REALLY need a roofer to post "How To Keep Your Roof Safe For Santa" AGAIN this year? Will your plumber posting "8 Ways Your Drains From Over Flow-Ho-Hoing This Xmas" REALLY be a good use of your marketing time and budget?
Do you sell toys, apparel, gadgets or tech that's actually giftable? Then you should have started thinking about your holiday plan at the beginning of September. It's hard to think about Santa when it hot outside, but having a big runway of time for your holiday content can prevent the holiday marketing blues when you're stuck writing a New Years post on New years eve's eve."
#16. Pawan Deshpande
Pawan Deshpande is the founder and CEO of Curata, a Boston-based company offering content marketing software used by thousands of marketers around the world.
Website: www.curata.com| Twitter: @TweetsFromPawan
"For B2B companies like ours, time is of the essence. We avoid jumping on the 'Santa Claus/turkey/christmas lights" bandwagon, where your chance of standing out is roughly zero. It's important to have a strategy in place to target key decision makers before the holidays actually start, because come Thanksgiving, many businesses have already spent their budget for the rest of the year. Focus on creating a fear of missing out (FOMO) to entice buyers to spend that last piece of their budget with you."
#17. Leila De la Fuente
Leila De la Fuente provides digital marketing strategy that boosts traffic, leads and ROI for companies nationwide.
Website: www.toprankblog.com| Twitter: @Leiladlf
"Make it easy. Whether its B2B or B2C, the secret to holiday marketing success is to remove obstacles to purchase or convert. Offer a gift guide with the products that traditionally sell best during this season, make checkout simple, make gift giving simple."
Final Thoughts:
We thank all the the experts who have taken time from their busy schedule to respond to our query! Holidays can be tough and we are sure you have discovered some tips to implement for your business.
Do you have a different tactic or have found success during the holidays? Do share it in the comments below.?As always, stay tuned for our follow-up post and contribution coming soon!
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About Milos By Costas Spiliadis-Miami
Estiatorio Milos by Costas Spiliadis is renowned for its exceptional fish and seafood, its elegance, sophistication and its refined approach to the Grecian culinary experience. Through 35 years of intensive research, Milos has managed to build lasting relationships with growers, producers and small-scale family fisheries in the Mediterannean islands and the shores of Greece, from where the fresh fish arrives in daily. An open kitchen is offset by a fish market display providing diners with a stunning selection of more than a dozen varieties of whole fresh fish served by the pound. While they vary with the changing of the tides, guests have the opportunity to engage in their dining experience - pick it, price it and make it theirs.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Lunch daily: Noon - 3:30 pm
Dinner Sun-Thurs 5:30pm - Midnight
Fri and Sat 5:30pm- 1:00am
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$50 and over
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AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
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We love Milos. We have been to several other locations; New York, Montreal, and Las Vegas. When we stumbled upon Milos Miami Beach, we had to try it. The lunch special is a very good value— 3 courses for $29. The food quality has been consistently good for all locations. We would definitely recommend!
Excelente comida, buen servicio, personal muy amable. Buena selección de vinos. Me encantó igual al de new York
The place is nice the service was good. The food is way way over priced. I travel for work and eat at all the best restaurant across the world not just the United States. The prices are way over prices for the amount of food they give you. 1 had 3 shrimp $105. We order fish that weighed 2.6 ounces it was &237 for two people. I have no problem spending money. It's just the nerve they have to serve so little and charge so much. Save your $$$ there a lot better places.
WOW! What an unexpected culinary treat! We were 5 out-of-towners celebrating a milestone birthday for one guest. I think everyone in our party left this restaurant with nothing but amazing things to say.
Hands down the best octopus dish I have ever eaten, anywhere. We also enjoyed a freshly grilled red snapper that came in a close second to the octopus. One dish is just as good as the next -- you really can't go wrong. If you're in Miami and looking for the best restaurant around -- you just found it!
I spent three weeks in Greece in 1995 and this is the best Greek food I have had since that time. My husband and I who are from Boston, were staying in Miami after a trip to Cuba and we wanted something nice for our last night of vacation. We had a Greek salad and the octupus starter, the lamb and a fish special for our main dishes, and yogurt and baklava for dessert. The best yogurt I have EVER had and it has inspired me to try to make my own. It tastes like cheesecake although much healthier. We sat at the bar and the service was attentive yet not overbearing. If I were to make one suggestion, it would be to adjust the choices of wines by the glass. I had one glass of white and another of red. I tasted a couple of each prior to ordering and really didn't care for any of them. Perhaps it was just my pallet that day but I usually don't have a problem finding a glass of wine to enjoy.
We had a great experience at Milos on Friday. The food was very fresh, delicious, and the presentation was beautiful. In addition, the service was excellent. Our waiter and the manager were very attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant for lunch and dinner.
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So there are only 2 minor complaints because this place is 5 Star ... The wine list is seriously slanted towards Greece which if you like Pinesol or a mineral finish on your palate it's great.... No French rosè, zero Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand and only 2 Sancerres. People should have options, with great food especially if you are accustomed to nice wines, next the place is freezing ... the food is fantastic, staff helpful and impeccably dressed. They're a little slick in the pita bread Dept offering 2 little pieces with 3 mezze dips knowing you have to order more which is not complimentary Anyway all else is great as they have $23:99 lunch 7 days a week !!!!
Milos never disappoints. Can't beat the extended Miami Spice menu. Three wonderful courses for $39. I had the grilled octopus, dorado and baklava. Perfect. This menu is similar to the one they have for lunch , early dinner and all day Sunday.
The restaurant is elegant and the service is attentive. The quality of the preparation seems never to change. Always a treat.
This is a Greek restaurant that had the best fresh seafood prepared in Greek style that was absolutely fabulous! We had the grilled Octopus which was the best I have ever had! The drinks were expertly prepared and the wine parings with our meal were spot on!
The staff were well informed, customer centric, and seemed to be part of one large family...
If you love great food, fresh seafood, you have to try this place....they have something for everyone's taste!
Unfortunately the food was not up to the usual Milos's standards. Tuna tartare & crab cake were barely edible. Saganaki stale. Tomatoes in Greek salad looked great but did not taste as great. Octopus not seasoned properly. Fish was tasty but not grilled as well as in nyc or Vegas.
I'm happy to pay their prices as long as I get the true Milos experience. Unfortunately tonight was very mediocre. If next time is like tonight, I'll never go back.
The welcome and service at Milos is professional but neither warm or especially friendly. What is outstanding is the seafood. Priced at the top of the market, it's worth it because it is tops in taste, freshness and variety. The preparation ranges from simple to complex, but always excellent.
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