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Will I need a breast lift?
HollyRose posted a topic in Breast LiftsHello everyone, I'm scheduled to have my breast implants removed. We decided to get a lift at the same time as explant but unfortunately due to my partner being off work for his own surgery, we can't get finance for the amount needed to explant and lift. At the time of I consulted with a surgeon I was breastfeeding and the second time I was almost finished weaning. So since stopping and having my milk dry up, my breasts have changed again! I just wanted some opinions on whether or not I could get away without lifting? Will they look ok without it? I was a B cup before implants and a DD now with silicone subglandular implants. I'm worried about significant sagging and loose skin especially after having and feeding 3 children since getting the implants. I don't want to have to cancel the date because of painful contracture, these things need to come out.. but I don't want to go ahead and explant only if I'll need to pay and go under for surgery again to lift if I end up looking a mess. Anyway, I would appreciate some input. Thank you!
Tuberous Breast + Implants = Happy?
Tee2018 posted a topic in Tuberous Breast CorrectionI'm new on here! im booked next month for the op, I have been diagnosed with mild tuberous breasts. They have always bothered me. if you've had the correction for tuberous breasts, are you happy with your results? Super nervous! Is it really worth it? im early 20's petite, they suggest 325cc silicone high profile for me. and on a side note.. if you have had implants for a long period of time, any complications you've experienced? How long did you implants last before you had to have them redone? thanks!:)
Going 250cc sub glandular. Anyone else?
Sunchick posted a topic in Breast AugmentationHey guys I'm 172cm, around 57kg and currently wearing around a 34A cup. My left breast is slightly smaller than my right and the nipple is also a bit different (slightly inverted and smaller areola). I'm booked in for a BA on November 14, so very soon! My surgeon has recommended 250cc subglandular to achieve a C cup and balance me out, as I am very petite but with broader hips. It's been difficult finding photos of girls getting implants as small as mine. I realise they are small, but when I wear the sizers I feel like they look huge! Can anyone relate/does anyone have photos or stories of a similar journey? Regarding the asymmetry, I'm getting the same sized implants in both breasts as my surgeon says that often times the smaller one "catches up" over time, and if not, the difference in size will be much less noticeable with larger breasts. Very keen to chat to people with similar experiences! Feel free to PM me as well
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8l0ndey posted a topic in Breast Surgerysorry to clog up the forums but iv learnt some new stuff i wanted to share with everyone. If your interested in reducing the incision scars from surgery then something thats been a big hit in the USA is Hydrocolloid dressings. Yes in these forums i tend to talk alot about the USA but i find alot of advancment in plastic surgery procedures, soon (2-5 yrs later) end up mainstream in plastic surgery and adopted worldwide. I think these new dressings are going to be one of them, and so far their are lots of satisfied girls in the USA who cant even see their incision lines anymore. the whole area on the dressing is adhesive so it prevents tension from the skin putting pressure on the incision line and keeps the incison close together. It uses a method of healing known as "moist healing" ... sounds dangerous but it pretty much takes the place of a scab over a wound, so the inside if the wound focuses on the mending of damaged tissue, and the body doesnt produce to much collegan in the area which contributes to keloids and larger scaring. "Scarring is a natural process that happens when the skin repairs itself, for example from a cut or an abrasion. They occur when the outer layer of the skin, the epidermis is cut and the injury extends to the dermis. The organism is not able to replace the destroyed, highly specialised tissue in the same way. Instead, the wound is "repaired" with connective tissue: In order to heal this wound or injury, the body produces a larger quantity of collagen to repair the broken and damaged skin tissue. Collagen serves to 'bind' the broken skin together, helping to close and heal the area. Even after the wound has healed the body continues to direct collagen to the site resulting in changes to the size and shape over time. The resulting scar does not have good blood circulation, is sometimes uneven and is less elastic. Scars can sometimes be raised areas (hypertrophic scars) or have a sunken appearance, depending on the damage done to underlying layers of skin and tissue. Also, variations in colour are possible. How to best treat a wound and prevent scarring Leaving wounds uncovered or using standard plasters and bandages usually leads into formation of a scab which can lead to unsightly scars. Nowadays there is a lot can you do to ensure fast and speedy recovery if you have suffered from an impairment to your skin – all thanks to new technologies and medical insights. Be smart and make the best of these scientific insights In order for your wound to form new skin tissue, new cells need to form. Cell growth though, thrives on moist conditions! The principle aim of moist wound therapy is to create and maintain those optimal moist conditions for your skin to renew itself. The best way to treat a wound is to keep it covered with a plaster that provides moist wound healing conditions at all times, meanwhile sealing the wound from outside bacterias with its waterproof adhesive to the skin. It will speed up the repair of your skin. It will prevent scabs from forming. Because it will keep your wound supple. Because it will reduce the risk of scarring and ensure beautiful healing. Because it is skin friendly.
Post here if you've had (or having) Moderate Profile implants (Round Silicone by Mentor or similar style/brand). Any size/cc .. happy with them? There is not too much info online about it so thought I'd start this thread ..Share pics or your journey below ..Pre surgery stats and bra size post op
silicone Cosmetic fillers runied her life
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Revision or Explant?
Pene75 posted a topic in Breast Implant RevisionHello Everyone and a big big thank you to everyone who shares their experiences here! It's so helpful!! My15 year old saline implants have started to play up due to back to back babies/nursing and dramatic fat loss. This has caused the port on one side to rub and become painful at various times. Ive had ultrasound/mammogram and consulted with Tony Connel who confirmed they should come out fairly soon. I have total faith in him and his expertise. Im in two minds as to whether I really want new implants as it seems saline is not used too often any longer. I'm not convinced there is enough data available on the safety of cohesive silicone and at 41 and having had no major issue yet from my current set, I just don't want to take the risk. Im 5'7 and 54kg so I have little body fat (particularly on my upper body) so an Explant only will leave me looking pretty sad. My current size has me at a 10DD. I have no sagging, which is unbelievable given I've fed 5 babies!!! But as mentioned I've lost volume at the top and my pockets allow for quite a bit of movement. So I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar decision to make or knows of a WA surgeon who uses saline still? Or any recommendations/advice? Any info will help! Xx
HELP! Too narrow? Wrong choice by surgeon
gaff2016 posted a topic in Breast AugmentationHi ladies! I am booked in for my BA 3 weeks from now. I am 173cm tall (5ft9) and about 72kg (160lbs) My surgeon suggested the 450cc extra/ultra high profile implants. I'm just concerned that they will be too narrow for my chest? She didn't measure my BWD and I did at home (although no guarantee its correct) and I ended up with 14cm. My surgeon did make a remark that I had a wide chest so I'm wondering why she chose UHP? Does anyone with a BWD similar to mine have UHP implants? I am thinking of going for 450cc HP round silicone overs (mentor) implants. Do you think that would be better then the UHP? Or do you think I should be going up in cc's abit more since I am lowering the profile? I wear a 34B bra, what size do you think those implants would get me to?
Saline or Slicone - Video
MermaidUnicorn posted a topic in Breast AugmentationHey! Thought you all may be interested in this fun video. The guy drives over a saline & silicone implant to see what happens! I found it quite interesting hahaha
Hi everyone. Finally gathered enough courage to go for the BA procedure, sitting at a small A cup with signs of tuberous symptoms (knocked back by TCI based on this reason). I've done plenty of research. I've asked around. I've talked to doctor friends, friends who have gotten BA done. And this is probably half of my problem as I am confused with so many options. Ideally I would like to go to a C full cup (im 5'5 at 62 kgs) silicone gel, round, over the muscle, preferably armpit incision or infra-mammary. Really looking at most painless (isn't everybody) and currently have these doctors shortlisted. My best bet is to for with a plastic/cosmetic specialist due to the "tubular" knock back. Dr Stephen Chan Dr Cary Kailis Dr Mark Hanikeri Dr Robert Goldman Dr Chris Allen Looking at advice for the most pain/cost effective-with great post op care advice/reviews on doctors or any other suggestions. I'm trying not to feel terrified of the procedure/pain. So any advice is highly appreciated. Many thanks in advance ladies! Lastly, generally speaking-how long after consultation can you book in for surgery?
3 Year Post-op Scar Treatment Options
DGKelly posted a topic in Recovery / Post-ophi, I am 3 years post-op now and still unhappy with my scars. I have added my pictures so you can see what I am dealing with and hopefully some of you can give me some tips, ideas and recommendations. I have been using bio oil for some time now, but want something a bit more invasive to get better results. I am 3 years post-op, and YES I probably should have done something more invasive at the time when the scars where 'fresh' but I am a goose, and didn't do anything! Would love to hear from anyone who can recommend a good product or treatment
Stratamed vs Kelo Cote???
CRT posted a topic in Recovery / Post-opHi ladies Has anyone tried any of the above silicone gels for assisting scars to dissappear? ?? Which is better??
So it's official I'm booked in and paid for!!!
SamanthaJade posted a topic in Breast SurgeryHi every one so it's official my surgical fee. Implant costs and hospital free are all paid for!!! I have booked in for the 30th of October (2014) with dr Darren Molony through Adelaide plastic associates! My stats are 163cm tall, 64kg and currently a 12B. I'm having high profile 375cc silicone textured round implants under the muscle! I'm so freaking excited I'm hoping to post before and after pictures to show the results and help any other ladies out there with similar stats to me dr Darren Molony was very understanding, honest and patient with me, so ATM the idea of the surgery doesn't bother me at all because I feel I'm in safe hands Any advice for a new BA girl through her recovery such as what I should but before hand and how I should cope with the pain?????
4 weeks post - Scar Treatments
newbie88 posted a topic in Breast SurgeryHi Ladies I know It has been discussed at length somewhere else. I am 4 weeks post now and rubbing the following into my boobies. Jojoba Oil Argan Oil Rosehip Oil Bio-Oil Bepanthen (specifically on the incisions after oiling) I like it especially before putting a bra on. I have read on the American forums a lot of talk about Silicone sheets or Silicone gels which are apparently THE BEST. These sheets are about $100. The gels vary in price. Has anyone used them? Also, does anyone else massage the scar??
What size?? arrghh!!!!
ebby posted a topic in General QuestionsHi all, I can't decide what size I want ... I am a small B and I want a D! When I try the implants I'm thinking 350cc but everyone says go up a size because ull be disappointed, so 375cc.. But I'm scared they won't look nice if they are too big... I'm 165cm and 50kgs! Arrghh this is so hard !!
I know there are heaps of girls out there who love the fake look (and damn, does it look good sometimes!) but I'm wondering if there are many girls who have gone from a super small size and opted for something more natural and less obvious? I'm an empty 10A and only want to go up to a C-cup MAX. I also love the tear drop shape where the bottom is fuller and the breast slopes down a bit. Is there anyone out there who can give me some advice, experience or info on this size of implants? Thanks
Hi I am a mother of three and I breastfed for ages with all.. now my boobs need lifting and refilling lol and my wonderful mum has offered to pay so I just need to find a good doctor to go with.. so far I'm thinking: silicon gel, round, under muscle, around nipple incision.. not sure about smmoth or textured.. any suggestions or stories regarding any of this..? thank you so much, this forum is a godsend :-) xo


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(As someone getting older by the second and feeling it, it would be awesome if all the music I listen to was doing something to curb my aging. "Dad Rock" is a pretty dumb name for some of the best music ever made, but if it was the times are telling us, then we need to pay attention to the next generation and their vernacular. Anyway, here's a great article on the subject by Chris Corbett over at huffingtonpost.com on the subject of rock and roll as an antidote to aging. – FATS)
A few weeks ago I was visiting a friend in Los Angeles who had recently retired after a lifetime of working in the music industry. Before my visit I had spotted her in a documentary film about an iconic recording session in the 1980s with some of the top names in the business. When we met for coffee, I complemented her on how she hadn't changed since then. After comparing notes on old friends, the decline of society and our current situations we agreed that rock music was still a vital element in our lives and how the music managed to transcend generations. And more importantly, it had the quality to keep us young.
A recent article in the Huffington Post illustrated how musical tastes become fixed by the time one reaches the end of their twenties. Which for a lot of the older public means that bands like Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones are the musical markers from their youth. There is now even a whole genre of music and a weekly radio show called 'dad rock' to deliver to these fans the music they want to hear. With a label like that, Generation X, Y and Z are sometimes turned off as it implies easy listening, parental values and people stuck in the past, but in fact, the music appears on their iDevice playlists nonetheless.
So if ones music tastes are fixed in their twenties, does that mean every time you hear a song from that stage in your life those memory cells are activated? Do our thoughts turn to more simple times and our DNA tingles with a youthful charge? Is the mental flexibility and openness of our youth reawakened, while the idealistic values of those times are remembered?
And for today's generation — do they find the music interesting, antique or somehow relevant the same way a generation ago, jazz music held a certain magic but is now quasi-classic?
In contemporary music there is a lot of awareness of songs from the dad generation in the sampling of snippets of songs from the 70s and 80s. Artists like Puff Daddy (or whatever incarnation he goes by now) won a Grammy award with a song borrowing from that 80's band the Police, with I'll Be Missing You. Even Pharrell Wiliams number one song Blurred Lines had to recently pay millions in royalties for appropriating from a Marvin Gaye song from the 70's. And one of my favorites homages to old time rock and roll is Kid Rock's summer anthem All Summer Long where he uses two songs from the '70s, starting with Werewolves in London and morphing into Sweet Home Alabama.
In my novel Coast Highway, a Romeo and Juliet story set in the 1970s Silicon Valley (released this fall), I reference sixty-two different bands and songs, which I have turned into Spotify and YouTube playlists. Trolling through all the versions of songs, concert footage and MTV videos from those times was a nostalgic trip for me down memory lane that put a smile on my face. Some of the videos were so campy you would think they were a Saturday Night Live comedy act, when in fact it was the style of the times. And this summer a lot of fashion houses are pushing hippie couture complete with bell-bottom jeans. The past is reinvented again and again.
An unbelievable number of older acts are touring these days with the dubious label dinosaur rock attached to particularly grey haired performers. Last year Fleetwood Mac was on the road again and my son had bought me a ticket to one of their shows as a birthday present. The old rockers played close to three hours non-stop and generated such a high energy level that even my son was impressed. It was surprising, considering he is more used to semi-underground bands from the States. The audience was an even mix of 'dad rockers' and people from their teens upwards. The band had become iconic and as living legends became a 'must see' act.
The British journalist Malcolm Muggeridge once said:
'The pursuit of happiness, which American citizens are obliged to undertake, tends to involve them in trying to perpetuate the moods, tastes and aptitudes of youth.'
If Malcolm was correct, then not only the dad rockers looking to remain forever young but the younger generation curious about the magical elixir rock and roll offers should give the music and more in-depth listen. Perhaps it will give them a double dose of youthful energy with an unexpected depth. So if good old rock and roll is alive and well in our music channels and individual playlists, then why try to categorize it as dad rock, which is generally seen as a critical designation implying premature senility with a well-developed dose of tinnitus. So lets skip the labels, get rocking and knock a few years off our lives.


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2. 找到图上标出的已知动作,如果出现生词,尽量猜测。无词,用自己的语言。
3. 按照步骤,分段描述,千万不能省略任何一步。
4. 切记!加入流畅合理的表示顺序的关联词。
5. 句型以主动为主,搭配被动,以及主语从句(例如:It can be seen from the graph that…)。
6. 时态要使用一般现在时。
The diagram shows the stages in the process of making chocolate.【所有的小作文第一句话都要用一般现在时。流程图必备三个词:process整个过程;stage阶段;step步骤】
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【流程图特点之三:大量使用被动语态】The tree produces large red pods which contain white cocoa beans.
Firstly,【流程图特点之四:使用一些表示顺序的连接词】when the pods are ripe, they are harvested, the beans are removed and they are fermented for several days in large wooden boxes.【三个句子的并列:"句子A,句子B and 句子C"。】
During the fermenting process, the beans turn brown.
Next, the brown beans are spread in the sun to dry. They are then put in large sacks and transported by train or lorry. After this, the beans are taken to a chocolate factory where they are roasted in an oven at temperatures of between 250 and 350 degree Celsius.
After being roasted, the beans are crushed and the outer shell is removed. This part is not needed for making chocolate. Finally, the inner part of the bean is pressed and liquid chocolate is produced.
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The process lasts for up to 10 days
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10 days passed until something happened.
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表示步骤:step, stage, phase
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Sydney's new Barangaroo development may pride itself on its green credentials but the lowest-carbon building is one that doesn't need to be built, writes David Ness
While architects may feel proud of their efforts in gaining 'green' credentials for new projects, the climate emergency presents a major new challenge. This demands a fundamental change in thinking to reduce resource consumption in building and construction – the highest (40 per cent) of any sector.
A case in point is Sydney's Barangaroo development (pictured), comprising 535,000m2 of floor space for offices, apartments, hotel, retail and a casino, involving leading British architects WilkinsonEyre and Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. To their credit, Barangaroo has attained a Six Star Green Rating via features including recycled water, shading technologies, renewable energy and recycling construction waste, with some effort made to reduce 'embodied carbon' associated with material production and construction. An exemplar in the C40 Cities Climate Positive Development Program, Barangaroo claims to be 'the first precinct globally to be carbon neutral'. Moreover, developer Lendlease is among the 'most sustainable' real estate companies in the Dow Jones Index. But is there an elephant in the big green room?
Advocacy groups are pursuing carbon neutrality by 2050. The World Green Building Council released its report, Bringing Embodied Carbon Upfront, last month. This highlights the ambitious goal of ensuring that all new buildings, infrastructure and renovations have at least 40 per cent less embodied carbon by 2030, while operational carbon will be net zero at this point.
The developed world needs to constrain extravagant new construction so scarce resources can be allocated to less developed countries
Recognising that most carbon reduction potential lies at the outset of a project, the report intersects with the AJ's RetroFirst campaign by urging consideration of options to 'build less', to maximise use of existing assets, and even to 'build nothing'. The lowest-carbon building is one that doesn't need to be built.
Many in the property industry, though, believe they can continue to erect more and bigger monuments to gambling and profligacy, while claiming to be carbon neutral. In other words, to have their cake and eat it, too. Transitioning to a low-carbon economy is seen as a multibillion dollar investment opportunity, with $250 billion of green bonds expected to be issued this year. However, green building rating tools, which play a major role in attracting such 'sustainable finance', usually attach most weight to reductions in operational carbon. These rating tools urgently need to address resource consumption and embodied carbon, with more credits awarded for retrofit, reuse, design for disassembly, and for building less.
Consistent with RetroFirst, the 'circular built environment' promoted by Arup and others offers a way forward, by gaining more value from what we have, stewardship of our building stock, and design for life cycle adaptability. This may be a case of going back to the future, revisiting Alex Gordon's 'long life, loose fit, low energy' (3Ls) concept, featured in these pages in the 1970s. Coupled with Stewart Brand's 'layers of change' from 1995 (the 6Ss: site, structure, skin, services, space planning and stuff), this may help us future-proof new buildings so that, as they age, parts may be more easily replaced and the building stock more readily adapted to new uses.
But circularity alone is not enough. As circular economy founder Walter Stahel said: 'A key issue at stake is unbalanced resource consumption on a global level, an issue of global ethics.' This behoves us in the developed world to constrain extravagant new construction, enabling scarce resources to be allocated to the needy in less developed countries.
The RetroFirst campaign provides a welcome platform for urgent reform to capital investment, policies and procurement, which should extend to Australia and elsewhere. The last word belongs to Alex Gordon, quoted by the AJ in October 1974: 'An architect's best service to his client and society may be to advise that a new building is not required.'
David Ness is adjunct professor at the School of Natural and Built Environments, University of South Australia, and author of The Impact of Overbuilding on People and the Planet, published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2019
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Response to the Transport Department's "Review of Ferry Services for Outlying Islands" dated 23 April 2010
In February of this year, Living Lamma wrote to the Financial Secretary outlining our concerns about the provision of ferry services for Lamma residents. In that letter we said:
1. Life for everyone on the outlying islands relies upon the ferry services. These are currently not subsidised in any way, nor do they receive financial support from Government in the form of capital injection other than through the provision of ferry piers.
2. This is a missed opportunity. There would be significant environmental and commercial gains were the ferry services to be given greater support. The boats themselves could be improved to cut emissions and the ferry piers could be renovated to include more retail/restaurant space. There could also be more inter-island services to support tourism.
3. Other forms of transport receive support, be it directly or indirectly. Buses, taxis and trams are given free, well-maintained roads. Some have received cash injection to allow them to use modified fuel, which is better for the environment. The MTR receives capital grants and is allocated property to develop.
4. To date, the Transport Department has held the view that a policy does not allow subsidies to be given to public transport. However, whichever way the Government chooses to word this, it is still clear that the ferry services are out on a limb whilst other modes of public transport are given assistance to ensure their safe, regular and ongoing operations.
5. The last ferry tendering process turned out to be a debacle and has resulted in total inequality of services on different routes.
6. We on Lamma suffer a long and very uncomfortable journey if we need to travel to Aberdeen. The service is infrequent and as a result is less frequently used, causing commuters to clog up the roads unnecessarily when traveling to Aberdeen via Central. Effectively, there is no convenient access for Lamma residents to Aberdeen shops and facilities, schools in the areas and Ocean Park.
7. The direct service to Central is much more acceptable but we are all waiting with bated breath to see how the next tendering process will be handled and if indeed we will be made to suffer a further reduction in this essential service. Ferry routes to other islands are also troubled by lack of Government support.
We welcome the Transport Department's efforts (outlined in the "Review on Ferry Services for Outlying Islands" of April 2010) to enhance the long-term financial viability of services and maintain fare stability on the six major trunk routes, which include Central to Yung Shue Wan and Central to Sok Kwu Wan. However, we have concerns over some of the assumptions made in the paper. These are:
ASSUMPTION 1: "The outlying islands ferry services are faced with chronic problems of a lack of growth in demand and highly volatile fuel costs which lead to the pressure of continued fare increase."
On Lamma, we see no evidence of lack of growth in demand. In fact, property prices continue to rise at a time of increased supply indicating more demand, not less. In addition, it is not uncommon to find boats from Central full at the weekends and passengers turned away, though the ferry company will provide additional unscheduled sailings at these busy times.
Demand may have fallen on the Pak Kok – Yung Shue Wan – Aberdeen route, but this is perhaps more a consequence of the deterioration in service and increased fare, with many people now opting to commute to the South side of Hong Kong Island via Central (it is cheaper, more comfortable and takes less time). Perhaps if the service to Aberdeen were better, patronage would be encouraged.
Volatility may not be an issue. The price of fuel can also come down (and this has been the case recently), yet we have seen no corresponding decrease in fares. The paper suggests that Government would conduct a mid-term review to adjust fares downward when fuel costs are projected to fall. Surely this would just increase bureaucracy (and therefore cost) and uncertainty for the ferry companies? By the time such a review was conducted, the ferry companies could be into the last year of their tender and what happens if oil prices suddenly rise again?
This leads us to question another assumption on which the Government's paper rests:
ASSUMPTION 2: "Whereas fuel cost constitutes a significant portion of total operating expenditure, it is outside the operators' control and putting the business at high risk."
Many businesses have to deal with volatile fuel costs, but are able to hedge to mitigate against sudden unexpected rises in the price of fuel. We assume that the ferry companies are not currently doing this, or hedged at a higher price than can be met by revenue and are therefore arguing for increasing fares. The government could make it a requirement that ferry companies hedge against fuel prices to remove the risk caused by sudden upswings in prices for the period of the tender.
ASSUMPTION 3: "There is not much room for cost cutting and revenue generation or cost containment."
This statement may be true given the current level of investment in ferry services. However, it is difficult for ferry companies to shoulder this investment given that the short tender contract and the lack of consolidation of ferry service routes. Under the current system, there are few opportunities for economies of scale or scope. Those companies that are awarded less profitable routes in the tender lottery cannot cross subsidise unless they also win a route that provides a big enough margin to do this.
On revenue generation, the Central ferry piers sit on prime real estate, yet for the most part the piers themselves are underutilized. There could be rooftop gardens with bars and/or restaurants on every pier. The second floors could be used for retail space. Some of the ferry companies perhaps do not have the resources to facilitate retail businesses in the way that the MTR has done, or perhaps it would not be worth the effort given that they run the risk of losing their tender every 3 years.
Some time ago, in response to requests from Lamma residents for an additional weekend sailing after 12.30 am from Central, the ferry company piloted a 2.30 am sailing over a period of 2 months. Surprisingly the pilot scheme was operated every night of the week. The results were averaged out over all the additional sailings during the period and (unsurprisingly) it was concluded that demand was too low to justify extending the service.
Had the pilot been run only on Friday and Saturday nights, the results would have been very different. If the ferry company was able to select an appropriate vessel and charge an appropriate amount for a late night sailing, there may have been an opportunity for revenue generation. If the company was able to conduct proper market research, they may have found that by changing the time by 30 minutes, they could increase the number of passengers.
ASSUMPTION 4: "We have looked into the option of the Government providing hardware. It would involve a very huge capital expenditure but would not reduce pressure on fare increases because it would not help enhance revenue or reduce operating costs except for depreciation."
We are concerned at the way Government views capital expenditure. We believe cleaner, faster, more fuel-efficient ferries would encourage patronage, as well as reduce emissions. The Government's paper makes no mention of the environment or emission reductions.
The Government also seems to infer that hardware must be purchased outright. It does not. Interest rates are currently low, making it a good time to invest in capital equipment. Of course, interest rates may rise in future. However, in a similar way that enterprises deal with oil price fluctuations, measures can (and should) be taken to minimize exposure to interest rate fluctuations.
Some Conclusions
The Transport Department's paper states that the Government, "Undertook to study the long-term development of outlying islands ferry services," yet the paper does not take a long-term view of such basic elements as oil prices, interest rates or emission targets. The current system provides little opportunity for cross-subsidization of routes or allow the companies to have a planning horizon of more than 3 years.
The Government paper does not adequately explain why the other options explored were not found to be acceptable. We would very much like to see details of the Government's study outlining the routes and times of hopper services, the types of route and service standardization proposed, forecasts of possible rental income should the use of the ferry piers be optimized, the length of the franchises proposed, and so on. Without these details it is impossible to support the Government's position on these points.
We would like to see a more holistic approach that provides fuel-efficient services on all routes. Other countries are able to achieve this and still provide an affordable service, so why can't Hong Kong? The ferry piers, particularly on Hong Kong side, represent huge missed opportunity for revenue generation through restaurant and retail space. There is a missed opportunity to increase the flow of visitors between the islands, thus increasing revenue for the ferry operator(s) and bringing business to island communities. There is also a huge opportunity to cut the cost to the environment through investment in more eco-friendly vessels. Through the MTR, Hong Kong has a world-class underground and overland rail network of which it can be proud. Why can't we do the same with our ferry services?
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At the Divine level, the Lord of Creation, Ishwara manifests through the supreme Nature, Para Prakriti, or Shakti. When this gets translated into the world of creation and the action of Nature as experienced by the creatures, such as human beings, who live, grow and evolve within that field, we find that there is an experience of a Purusha, a witness consciousness that is silent and provides awareness and sanction, and of Prakriti, the active mechanical processes of Nature that carry out the Will of the Supreme without necessarily being directly conscious of the intention. Sri Aurobindo points out the value of this understanding: "and although it is not all the true truth, not in any way the highest truth either of Purusha or of Prakriti, still it is a valid and indispensable practical knowledge in the lower hemisphere of existence."
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Sri Aurobindo describes this relationship in some detail: "Nature,–not as she is in her divine Truth, the conscious Power of the Eternal, but as she appears to us in the Ignorance,–is executive Force, mechanical in her steps, not consciously intelligent to our experiences of her, although all her works are instinct with an absolute intelligence. Not in herself master, she is full of a self-aware Power (This Power is the conscious divine Shakti of the Ishwara, the transcendent and universal Mother.) which has an infinite mastery and, because of this Power driving her, she rules all and exactly fulfils the work intended in her by the Ishwara."
"Purusha himself does not execute; he maintains Prakriti in her action and allows her to express in energy and process and formed result what he perceives in his knowledge."
For the practitioner of Yoga, who is trying to to speed up the evolution and address the many and varied forces acting in and through him, the practical separation of Purusha and Prakriti provides a powerful aid to the process. The practitioner moves his awareness back into a witness mode and can then observe the forces at work without direct involvement or attachment, thus gaining an intimate knowledge of the complexity and varied sources of those forces. By providing sanction or withdrawing sanction, the action of nature within the individual begins to change over time. Without this practical distinction we remain involved on the surface in the ebb and flow of energy and the action of the three modes without any chance of escaping the bondage of that energy.
When once the standpoint has been shifted to the divine standpoint, these distinctions lose their meaning and importance to the practitioner, but there is a long road usually before that occurs and along the way, the standpoint of the inner Witness of nature is an extremely valuable tool in consciousness.
Sri Aurobindo, The Synthesis of Yoga, Part One: The Yoga of Divine Works, Chapter 3, Self-Surrender in Works–The Way of the Gita, pp. 90-91


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The seas are rising – but so are we! Human wave for action on climate change.Extinction Rebellion Te Whanganui-a-Tara We are the Rising Tide!
The seas are rising – but so are we! Human wave for action on climate change.
On Saturday 20th April, Extinction Rebellion Te Whanganui-a-Tara will be holding a human wave for action on climate change. The wave will be gathering at 11am at Waitangi Park before moving throughout the CBD waterfront at midday.
This is part of an international week of non-violent direct action (NVDA) by Extinction Rebellion (XR) groups around the country and the world.
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One of those pages is our annual movie page. Every time we go to the theater, we save our ticket stubs and later use them to scrap the movies we've seen that year. I scrapped our first movie page, using pictures I cut out of a couple movie preview magazines I'd saved. I used some popcorn paper Traci had, and used a star-shaped paper punch to make "star" ratings for each of the movies (completely subjective, and Traci disagreed on some of the ratings, but hey, it was my page). It came out pretty good. See for yourself:
This year, I put off doing the 2009 movie page because I didn't have any convenient source of pictures. Actually, part of it was because I didn't know how I'd top last year's page -- I mean, come on, Wall-E pulling his ticket out of the row on the bottom of the page was a stroke of genius! Anyway, when I couldn't put it off any longer, Traci reminded me I could always get the pictures I needed off the Internet. So a-downloading I went, grabbing screen shots and promotional stills from fan pages and movie-review sites. We'd seen 10 movies last year, so I'd need to fit 10 pictures on a two-page spread.
I decided to use a filmstrip motif. I went into Adobe Photoshop Elements and used the marquee (rectangular selection) tool to select two long, skinny rectangles the full length of an 8.5 x 11-inch page. I then held down the "alt" key to un-select smaller rectangles inside them, the approximate proportions of the photos I'd downloaded (4" wide by 2.5" deep). I then used the paint bucket to fill in the remaining film "frame" black. Next, I used the marquee tool again to select a row of small squares along the border and delete them, making the "sprocket holes." Turning on the page grid and selecting Snap To Grid was a big help in getting all these holes the same size and lined up nicely. Even so, I accidentally spaced one set too close together, as Traci saw immediately -- after we printed. Oops.
I then made the black film frames into their own layer so I could paste the pictures behind them, visible through the openings. I opened each of the pictures and used the Crop tool to make them the right size and shape, in some cases trimming off the edges a bit, depending on the proportions of the original. I then copied and pasted them behind the frames. To fill the partial frames on the ends of the filmstrips, I used the same pictures; as long as they weren't next to the same picture, the small sliver that would be left wouldn't be identifiable, I decided. Traci then printed them out for me on glossy photo paper. I cut them out, then tore the ends to make them look more interesting.
The paper we chose for the page was a jumble of scattered tickets. To go along with this graphical motif, I used mono adhesive to stick the filmstrips to the pages at random angles -- two strips on the first page, three on the second. I then labeled the pictures by sticking the ticket stubs next to the appropriate pictures, again at angles as if they'd been scattered randomly. I used the blank back of a duplicate ticket for a small amount of hand-written journaling, and Traci cut out my headline in black using her Gypsy and Expression. She stuck it to the back of another duplicate ticket, I added a cardboard popcorn-box cutout she gave me, and the page was done. Here's the result:
I wanted to headline this one "Movie Date 2: Return of the Sequels," but only half the movies we saw were actually sequels or remakes, so the joke didn't really work. Traci said it was too long for a headline anyway. Just wait till next year's page, "Movie Date 3: Revenge of the 3-D Movies!"
Sorry for the quality of the pictures - I didn't have time to scan and stitch all the pages together, so I just took pictures of them. Doesn't he do good work? Puts me to shame, he does.


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The Unit: East Albury
East Albury 2640, New South Wales
The Unit is now available for short term rental for any visitors to Albury Wodonga. Situated at the top of Keene Street East Albury the unit is three minutes drive or 15 minutes walk to the CBD of Albury and is close to Albury Base Hospital, Albury Wodonga Cancer Centre, Lauren Jackson Sports Stadium and rail and airport.
You will stay in a light and airy, non smoking unit that is brand new inside including kitchen and bathroom and all of the furniture and fittings that have been installed. New beds, carpets, lounge, smart TV, dining table plus all of the bedding which has been fitted with allergy protection.
Configuration of the bedrooms is two queen sized beds plus a sofa bed in the lounge area that has a comfortable mattress. Kitchen has all of the facilities that you need to be self contained and there is parking for one car undercover.
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- Carpark
- Non Smoking
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
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This week is Walk to School Week and Living Streets, led by its Walk to School mascot, Strider, has been calling on children and their families across the country to give walking ago. A YouGov¹ poll commissioned by Living Streets found that over a quarter of parents (27%) of children of primary school age automatically drive their children to school and one in five (21%) had never even considered walking.
While that clearly means a lot of children are missing out on the health benefits of some daily physical activity and the road safety skills and confidence it can offer, there is a wider picture.
Living Streets launched Walk to School Week at Westminster with a half-term report on the Coalition Government's progress on encouraging active travel on the way to school.
The transport section of the 2010 Coalition Programme for Government states, "We will support sustainable travel initiatives, including the promotion of cycling and walking, and will encourage joint working between bus operators and local authorities." Three years on and with two years remaining until the next General Election, Living Streets conclusion was that the Coalition Must Try Harder.
The school run accounts for around 23% of vehicles on the road at peak times negatively impacting on traffic congestion and local economies. It is ironic that parents who drive their children to school cite heavy traffic as one of their concerns about their children walking to school. Encouraging walking to school should be part of a long-term strategic approach to creating a safer and environmentally cleaner walking environment for everyone.
Living Streets is calling for continuation of funding through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund, new national data collection methods to monitor progress and an emphasis on improving the walking environment.
Clearly the bus network has a pivotal role in reducing car journeys and hopping off a stop or two early is an easy way to build some walking into your day. We know that the majority of children do not get the recommended daily hour of exercise and that keeping children active and healthy now will ensure they are active and healthier adults in the future.
[1] All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 1,009 GB parents of children aged 5 to 11, Fieldwork was undertaken between 1st-6th May 2013. The survey was carried out online.


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another edition of office supply junk mail
Yes, it happened again. I'm getting more junk mail about office supplies. This one had the jackpot of free samples: a pen (for me) and bubble wrap (which my wife promptly enjoyed popping).
The company sells these pens to business to give away at conferences. The minimum order appears to be 100 pens, and it starts out at 39 cents each. I pointed out to my wife that we can get them for 35 cents each if we order at least 1,000! You can imagine the reaction to this after her comment that we have too many pens and "We can't afford any more free pens."
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I wonder if I will be receiving this piece of snail mail.... I hope I do... I like free pens... a lot. ;)
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What kind?
What kind of pen was it? A sticke pen, click pen? twist? plastic, metal? Interesting...
If more of us get this, I will suspect Levenger. ;-) Not that I'll be complaining, but our "mail person" who picks up our State-side mail might not be too happy at more junk mail to sort through! ;-)


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Is there any reason why your customers should re-visit your website? Why not improvise some? You might be able to get more repeat customers if you consider the suggestions in this article:
5 New Content Types to Try in 2013
"Break out the fireworks, shiny hats and confetti! It is time to say goodbye to 2012 and hello to the New Year and your 2013 resolution. As 2013 begins, consider how you can spice up your website or blog with new content ideas to inspire and excite your readers. Although most content found online is the written – or in this case the typed word, readers are more prone to share visually stimulating and interesting content that not only explains but also helps them to understand easily and quickly. Try the five content types below and become a resource for your site visitors this year."
You really don't have to sell all the time to keep your audience's interest. Instead, provide vital information appropriate for your market or entertain them with creative but educational materials.


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Smart lawnmowers and robomowers have been around for quite a while. They are not cheap though. If you know your Arduino, you can always try to build your own. HowardT4 has shared a guide that shows you how to do just that. You will need an Arduino MEGA, motors, ultrasound sensors, RB sensor, and a few other simple components to get started.
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Data Classification and How To Measure Its Business Value
Addressing information security threats isn't always easy, especially with different technologies providing different solutions. How can you prove a solutions value to your business even before taking it on?
Join experts from Boldon James and guest Forrester Research Inc. as they discuss the business case for Data Classification and how to measure the value it can offer to your business.
The latest data classification solutions can help protect data, reinforce good behaviour and transform security culture. It can even optimise and enhance existing technologies such as DLP. Using this best practice approach can help you protect your most sensitive data, ensure you stay compliant and help identify risky user behaviour.
Topics discussed include:
- Knowing your data is a critical business imperative
- Demonstrate the value of data classification
- What is user-driven data classification and what are the business benefits?
- Optimising DLP through metadata – the foundation for effective DLP
- Negligent Insiders: identifying risky user behaviour before a data breach occurs


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A Guide to Planning your IT investment in 2012-15
By Dexter Duncan
In a previous article on Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN), we gave a brief update on roll-out and initial applications being trialed. This article explores some of the broad trends so you can plan your IT investment over the next few years. The NBN will accelerate the adoption of some key technologies which will reduce costs and increase efficiency for those that plan for it.
Whether you outsource or keep elements of an IT department in-house, the role of IT services is changing. The speed of these changes is likely to increase over the next three years with the roll-out of higher broadband connections like Australia's NBN.
Quote from Michael Harte, CIO of CBA
"Storage, for example, should be cheap, whereas the management of critical applications should be expensive. You pay a premium for stuff that adds value close to the customer."
The above quote from a global leader in using technology to grow revenue and profits outlines a crude division of two types of IT services that has emerged:
1) Commodity services
2) Value or "premium" Services.
Commodity Services
Over the next three years you'll find it more cost effective to outsource many areas since outside vendors will do a better job than you. Some of the services (like Managed Services) are already widely available at a fraction of the cost of delivering the service internally. Many of the commodity services are available "on-demand" where payment is arranged based on usage and Service Level Agreements (SLA's). Examples on-demand specialty services are:
- Servers (CPU power and RAM) as a service
- Data Storage as a service
- E-mail as a service
- Testing as a service
- Software as a service (hosted "pay as you go" services like CRM)
- IT support as a service (Managed Services)
Although the above have been available in one form or another, the new era of "cloud computing" is grouping them into a competitive shopping list due to lower cost in delivering computer resources over the internet. You can thank large organisations for the proliferation of new commodity services. The aim is to use the savings in the commodity area to invest and develop new premium service areas like mobility.
Value (Premium) Services
Adding value to customers or automating some of your routine processes are competitive advantages instrumental in delivering business strategy. Sample premium services to invest in:
1) Human-to-human tasks are automated into "work-flows". The most common human-to-human task is sales and the things to track and automate are documents, e-mails, meetings and conversations. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools such as one from SalesForce or Microsoft Dynamics CRM are example productivity tools that are customized around your business.
2) Cross functional tasks are automated involving more complex business processes. In addition to above, these include machine to human and machine to machine automation. Examples are contract management, asset management, risk management and others that touch HR, finance, sales and operations with common delivery using a combination of CRM back-end with a Microsoft SharePoint front-end.
3) Mobility – smart phones and touch screen "pads" like iPad. These tools change the relationships with employees, clients and vendors. On-site services are becoming more prevalent with transactions and reports being done on spot.
4) Big Data – cheap storage, legislation, marketing/sales pressure is driving us to store more data on our customers, vendors, partners and staff. We need to be able to quickly find "needles in haystacks" every day. Examples of services in this area include document management using Microsoft SharePoint, but also mining and transforming your data to become "business intelligence".
IT compresses the value chain resulting in the elimination of waste and freeing up cash and people. This starts with replacing human to human tasks, but increasingly means the automation of end-to-end processes across multiple business functions. Wringing savings out of the commodity services and investing in strategic or premium services is your next plan.
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About the author: Dexter Duncan is a Division Manager at Empower IT Solutions. Contact Dexter at firstname.lastname@example.com
1) "CBA banks on savings in the cloud", 08 Nov 2011, Australian Financial Review.
2) Want to know more information on NBN roll-out?: www.nbnco.gov.au


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- Deciding between a landline and VoIP phone system is not as simple as it sounds. Since both offer unique benefits, the best option depends on what your business needs.
- Cost, internet connection and reliability are key factors to consider when making your decision.
- VoIP offers greater flexibility, but landlines are known for being reliable and delivering consistent quality.
The phone system you choose can be a make-or-break decision for your business. There are many things to consider when deciding between a landline or VoIP system, including cost, reliability and functionality. While you may be inclined to write off a landline as an antiquated system compared to modern VoIP systems, there are many benefits to a traditional system that may work better for your business. Read on to see which telephony solution is right for you.
What is VoIP?
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, is a type of communication technology (comprising hardware and software) that allows you to make phone calls using an internet connection rather than a traditional analog phone line that uses wires or optical fibers to make a connection. VoIP is also known as internet calling, IP or voice over network telephony.
VoIP is transmitted through a variety of methods, including traditional phones, smartphone apps, computer software or specific VoIP-enabled phones.
How does VoIP work?
VoIP works by breaking your voice up into digital packets, like electronic envelopes, and sending those packets as data to the recipient over the internet.
VoIP is available in a variety of systems, making it accessible to anyone with a reliable internet connection. You can make VoIP calls via
- A phone and VoIP adaptor. With an adaptor, you can use a regular landline phone to make calls over the internet. The adaptors plug into a phone outlet in the wall or directly into your router.
- A computer (i.e. a "softphone"). There are many programs or applications available that will let you make voice calls over the internet, including Skype, Google Voice, Apple FaceTime and more.
- A smartphone. With your smartphone, you can download apps, such as Google Voice or Skype, that allow you to make internet calls.
- A dedicated VoIP phone. These look like traditional analog phones but connect directly to a computer network rather than a phone line.
What equipment do you need for a VoIP system?
The equipment you need for a VoIP system depends on which type of VoIP you are using. First and foremost, you need a strong, reliable, and secure internet connection. Call quality and reliability depend on the strength of your internet connection, so it's crucial that you can count on it not to drop service or be susceptible to hacking.
Next, if you are using an adaptor, you will need the adaptor and a compatible landline phone. If your adaptor plugs into a wireless router rather than a phone outlet, you will need to have a router.
To get VoIP over a computer, you will need a laptop or desktop computer with an internet connection, the proper software or program, and speakers and a microphone. Many people opt for a headset that plugs into the computer for better sound quality and ease of use.
If you are using a smartphone, you will need a smartphone, a Wi-Fi connection and a VoIP app. Most apps (Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger) offer free calls to other users with the same app, and other apps allow you to call a regular landline or mobile number, though this usually costs money.
There are providers that offer a hybrid option where you can make VoIP calls using minutes included in your home phone plan.
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Pros and cons of VoIP systems
VoIP systems are becoming more popular as the world continues to digitize. They offer significant perks like lower costs, increased reliability and better sound quality. But VoIP systems aren't right for everybody, especially those with unreliable internet connections or businesses that require significant telephony features. [Read related article: What Is SIP Trunking? Do You Need It for Your Business?]
The main benefit and draw of a VoIP system is its low cost. Because calls take place over the internet, you are only charged for internet access rather than for call minutes or for extra phone service. With traditional phone systems, a system with multiple lines can be expensive, and additional features like call transferring or queuing can run up costs. VoIP offers a budget-friendly solution for long-distance calling, since international calls over a VoIP app are often free.
VoIP systems also offer enhanced functionality compared to traditional phone lines. The world of business is moving rapidly, and many business professionals need to be reachable anytime and anywhere. VoIP phone systems enable this by automatically routing phone calls to your VoIP-enabled phone. Wherever you are able to connect to the internet, you can make and receive phone calls.
Sound quality is usually clearer using VoIP than analog phone lines, but this, too, depends on your internet connection. A slow connection can negatively affect the quality of your call, but a strong connection typically results in clear, consistent sound quality.
VoIP solutions tend to offer greater functionality over landlines by allowing users to host video calls, transmit multimedia messages, and systems often include add-on features like voicemail, call analytics, anonymous call rejection and voicemail-to-text transcription.
A major con of VoIP systems is that emergency call service (like a call to 911) is not guaranteed to be supported. This is largely due to VoIP's flexible nature – any call that came in from a traditional landline was easily traced to one geographic location, but VoIP (and mobile phones) can be used anywhere without being tied to one place. Thus, VoIP providers must have E911, or Enhanced 911, enabled. E911 customers set a physical address that shows up when they dial 911 on their phone. VoIP providers must cooperate with traditional phone companies that control access to the public telephone system and 911 operators, which can be complicated, because VoIP and the public telephone system are direct competitors.
The best way to find out if a VoIP provider offers 911 service automatically, if it must be activated or if it is not supported at all, is to call the provider and ask.
The second major con with VoIP systems is that because it is fully dependent on the internet, you must have a strong and reliable internet connection to ensure decent sound quality and to avoid dropped calls.
What is a landline?
The landline phone system was invented in 1876 and has remained largely unchanged since then. Landline telephones work by sending signals through a series of physical switchboxes via copper wire from one phone to another, making them reliable and fast, though maintenance can be complicated and time-consuming.
Pros and cons of landline systems
Traditional landline phones are extremely reliable. Because the connection uses wires, you can count on your service to not be spotty or to spontaneously drop. This can be vital to businesses, both in terms of maintaining productivity and that customers can consistently reach you. Additionally, when a natural disaster or bad weather strikes, phone lines tend to remain functional or are fixed more quickly than the internet, which can mean reduced downtime for your business.
If you have unreliable internet service, a landline phone can mean significantly better sound and call quality with no dropped calls.
The world is increasingly moving away from analog or traditional systems in many senses, and telephony is no exception. Being able to call anywhere in the world at any time is becoming more of a business necessity, and landline systems do not allow that and can restrict your business capabilities.
Landlines are more expensive than VoIP systems, especially when you add features like voicemail, call waiting or caller ID. Landlines are also subject to taxes and additional fees, which further raise costs.
You may be more susceptible to spam calls on a landline than a VoIP or mobile number. While it is technically illegal for telemarketers to call you on your cell phone, no such regulations exist for landlines.
VoIP vs. landline: Things to consider
If you are deciding between a VoIP and landline system, there are many factors to consider, including the following:
- Equipment: You will need to determine what equipment you already have – like many landline phones, for example – and if you are willing to replace or get rid of that equipment should you switch systems.
- Costs: Determine what features you pay for under your current system and what features you would like to have with your new system. Would those desired features be included as part of your package or would they be separate add-ons? VoIP services tend to be cheaper than landlines, but they may lack some key business phone features.
- Internet reliability: Landlines are known for their reliability in terms of call quality and outages. VoIP systems are dependent on an internet connection, so without a strong bandwidth or constant connection to internet service, you will be unable to use your phone.
- Scaling and maintenance: VoIP systems can be easily upgraded and maintained, while it may be more difficult to scale or upgrade an analog system depending on how old it is. If you have a rapidly growing company or are unsure what your telephony needs will be in the future, a VoIP system may make more sense for you.
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