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Adjeng Dian AndariIndonesia
Alina is enjoyable and kind person in guiding us understand Moscow. She understand Russia history, as well as the culture. We're satisfied with her explanation, and she also flexible in managing the tour pace based on our request.
Jens LindqvistFinland
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Jens!
Jeremy AitchisonUnited Kingdom
Alina was an exceptionally good guide - very informative and she gave us a real for life in Moscow over the last 30 years. I could not recommend her more highly. Jeremy and Ruth and family.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Hello Jeremy! Thank you so much for your kind words, you made my day! :)
Satoshi TakehanaUnited Kingdom
Alina is very knowledgeable and flexible in the tour planning and showed me interesting parts of Moscow tailored to my request. She is a keen traveler herself and knows what ticks for a tourist exploring unknown city. She is a very cultured person and I have learned a lot from not only what she knows but also how she sees. Recommended to anyone who wants to discover Moscow in truly cultural way.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much, Satoshi! It was a great pleasure for me to be your local guide and friend.
Frederick (Rick) LoweUnited States
Alina did an outstanding job! She was punctual, had a plan, very knowledgeable, personable, flexible and she connected well with every member of our group. Everyone commented about her knowledge of the city and Russian history. We also greatly appreciated that she quickly understood what our group interests were and adjusted the plan to make the most of our time together. Alina's English is excellent and she skillfully led our group in a wide variety of circumstances. We would highly recommend her!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: That was pleasure showing you around, Rick! Thank you for choosing me. You are always welcome back
Alan LueckeUnited States
we were all immensely excited to see the Kremlin and it didn't disappoint (personally I would recommend the diamond fund). Alina was very nice and polite.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you for the feedback, Alan! I truly appreciate it
Rick SmithUnited States
Alina was really great! Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Always on time. She was helpful in helping me plan my time (when i was not with her) in Moscow. It was a very pleasurable experience and Iwould recommend her highly.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much Rick! I appreciate your kind words
Mauricio G.Switzerland
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much Mauricio! I was very happy to be your local guide and friend in Moscow. See you again one day!
Mauricio G.Switzerland
Lori BishopUnited States
Alina was very knowledgeable and customized the tour to our specific interests. A wonderful guide!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Lori! That was pure pleasure to be your guide
Ann BrandtSouth Africa
TOURSBYLOCALS RESPONSE: ToursByLocals is committed to 5-Star tour experiences and we appreciate any learning opportunity to improve the quality of the service we offer our customers. We take all feedback seriously and have, as always, attempted to clarify with our customer if there was anything our guide, or ToursByLocals, could have done differently to have made this tour a 5-Star experience.
Ashley RayUnited States
We had an amazing day with Alina in Moscow! She was very personable and extremely knowledgeable in the culture and history not only of Russia, but many other countries as well. She helped form an itinerary for the day that was unique and interesting to us so that we could see several main sites and others off the beaten path. Alina was our favorite tour guide of our 4 week trip!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much Ashley! It was my pleasure
Alistair WilsonUnited Kingdom
Alina, was a very pleasant and extremely knowledgable guide. She was fluent in English and took us to all the places we wanted to go in Moscow. I would highly recommend Alina as your tour guide in Moscow. Ally Wilson.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much, Alistair! It was a lot of fun to be your local guide
Vicki StrawnNew Zealand
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Vicki!
Scott GeoffreyUnited States
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much Scott!
Roben G.United States
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Roben!
TOURSBYLOCALS RESPONSE: ToursByLocals is committed to 5-Star tour experiences and we appreciate any learning opportunity to improve the quality of the service we offer our customers. We take all feedback seriously and have, as always, attempted to clarify with our customer if there was anything our guide, or ToursByLocals, could have done differently to have made this tour a 5-Star experience.
Elsa MartinezUnited States
Alina knows where the best places in Moscow are and is an accomplished and reliable guide to be with. Booking a tour with her was a great complement to our experiences on a recent trip to Russia. We are glad we chose her and highly recommend her to anyone visiting Moscow. Thank you Alina! - Dan & Elsa
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Elsa! Much appreciated!
Linda B.United States
Took this tour not only to see the magnificent underground Metro infrastructure, but also to familiarize myself with how to use the system. I got a good start in learning the Metro, as well as the opportunity to interact with a very engaging, educated, and interesting guide. Alina came prepared with various extras which she shared in order to help me familiarize myself with Moscow, and even emailed some additional information upon my request. Great first day in moscow!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much Linda! I appreciate your kind words
Lawerence NorrisUnited States
Alina was wonderful. She went above and beyond all expectations! I consider myself lucky to have met such a wonderful person in my travels to Moscow. I consider her my friend and will want her for my guide if I should return. Thank you! Lawerence
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: It was a great pleasure to be your local guide and friend, Lawerence!
James CarleyUnited Kingdom
We had a 3 day tour with Alina. She took us to all the key sites, as well as to some interesting things not in the guide books, including some great traditional restaurants. She speaks great English, and has a thorough knowledge of Moscow's history and attractions. We travelled as a family with two teenagers, and she kept things interesting for everyone. We would highly recommend her. She helped make Moscow very welcoming.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: That was so much joy and pleasure to be your local guide and friend for your family, James. Thank you for this experience!
Ashish GuptaIndia
Enjoyed the tour. Alina provided us with a lot of interesting insights into some not so touristy things which we would have otherwise never known.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you for your nice words, Ashish. I'm glad you enjoyed your time with me
Susanna SaiuUnited Kingdom
5 stars: Excellent - without reservations, I would recommend this service to anyone.
Tony InfantinoUnited States
I visited Moscow for the first time and I decided on a food tour. Fantastic tour! My guide, Tanya, and took me around the city for 5 hours showing me so much. She showcased all the history I could ask for. The food choices were excellent and I truly enjoyed each of the four. I would love to recommend this tour to anyone interested in food and history. It was a highlight of my trip to Moscow and allowed me to appreciate the culture of this area in a very enjoyable way. Definitely take this tour!!!!!!!
Lisa WeaverUnited States
Alina was great! She adjusted the tour to hit key items of interest and gave me a thorough view of Moscow. I had a fantastic experience and highly recommend her.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much, Lisa! You're amazing!
Riaz CachaliaSouth Africa
Saw some lovely off the record places and Alina was very accomodating
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much, Riaz! I truly enjoyed our tour and I hope to see you guys again one day
Clive LevittIsrael
Alina B is a well travelled trendy young lady who certainly knows her stuff. Showing us things one would have easily mussed without her in depth knowledge , and enthusiasm. Lots of local colour was added by her enthusiasm. Great guide friendly and easy going to be with. Certainly well worth hiring her to enhance your stay. Clive & Lynn Levitt
Kenneth LeavittUnited States
This young lady was so accommodating. Extremely pleasant and considerate. She was wonderful. She took us three days of excursions in Moscow that made our vacation, at least the best I have had in 50 years of travel. When I return to Moscow next year with my wife, she will be the one I will call on to show us around.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: It is so much joy to read your kind words, Ken. Thank you so much, I appreciate it
Freda JohnsonUnited States
We thoroughly enjoyed our two-day tour of Moscow with Alina. We had communicated ahead of time about our itinerary, which she was happy to customize for us. She arrived on time at our hotel, spent a few minutes in cementing the plan, and then gave us a great overview of the city over the course of two days. She was friendly, enjoyed discussion on many topics, and, as an avid traveler herself, understands how much information is enough in a short period of time. We highly recommend Alina!
Chetna KumarIndia
Truly a happy friendly guide. - Good for Metro tour - decent for overviews of other parts of city and some less visited spots around central square - may not recommend for inside Kremlin because the depth and accuracy of knowledge needed work Suggested for the happy go lucky tourists looking for overviews
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you for your feedback, Chetna. I didn't want to overwhelm you too much with names, dates and numbers as some tourists get bored with such kind of info, and I thought you were enjoying the fun facts I was giving you as I was trying to share the most interesting and fascinating facts and stories. I'm sorry if it was not enough for you.
Phu LeNguyenUnited States
We were very impressed with Alina as our tour guide in Moscow. She's knowledgeable, professional and courteous. She was also very accommodating with our requests. She made us very comfortable, and we really enjoyed learning and admiring the history and the beauty the city has to offer. We strongly recommend her to anyone that wants to have a great experience with this city.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: I truly enjoyed our tour and it was a lot of pleasure and joy to be your local guide in Moscow. Thank you so much for your kind words, Phu!
Idalie SantaellaUnited States
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Hello Idalie. I'm very sorry you were disappointed with the tour. We discussed the plan for the tour at the beginning of the tour and I thought we were on one page and I wanted to show you as much as I can on tour, but it seems I got it wrong. I'm sorry we didn't visit a bar on tour, I hope you still enjoyed the metro tour I arranged for you during this night tour and the other places we saw that night
Robert ParkerAustralia
What an amazing tour of an amazing city. Alina met me at the train station as we had planned previously - she was on time, very friendly, and made sure I was able to drop my bags off at my hotel before we started our tour. I was able to change a few things in the tour that suited my interests, which Alina was more than happy to accommodate. The restaurants she recommended over our two day tour were some of the best meals I had in Russia. I felt like I not only had a great tour, but made a friend too.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much for these words, Robert! You really have made a friend in Moscow. You are always welcome back.
Stephan GagneCanada
Great guide. Very friendly and likes to talk. Not only about subject of the tour but life in general in Russia. Thanks Alina for this wonderful tour of the subway system...
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: It was a pleasure, thank you so much for your company, Stephan!!
Dean JeromeUnited States
Alina did an outstanding job. She communicated with me via email for 6 more than 6 months prior to visiting Moscow so we could work out the schedule. We started off with a get acquainted dinner that last several hours while we discussed food options and reviewing the schedule. We then had two 6 hour days and did a lot of walking along with the Metro. We could not have asked for a better guide. Excellent English.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dean, I truly enjoyed our time together and have very good memories. Thank you for choosing me!
Svetlana KoontzUnited States
It was awful! The worst private tour ever! I wanted a simple Kremlin tour, just what's in Alina's ad. We got nothing what was promised. Huge disappointment. I learned nothing, my American guest learned nothing. Alina really oversold herself in her advertising. Her English is below average, she was boring and quiet, didn't talk much, hardly talked at all, she seemed young and inexperienced to me. Unfortunately, it was a waste of very valuable time in Moscow. I DO NOT RECOMMEND this tour with Alina!!!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Svetlana! I'm endlessly sorry you had such an awful experience with me. I'm very shocked too, as I had a feeling you and your son and his girlfriend were enjoying the tour, as despite the hurricane we did quite fun activities that day: Red Square and Kremlin tour, caviar sampling, Museum of Toys, Eliseevsky Emporium... I am so sad you didn't enjoy any of it and you and your American guest learnt nothing from tour and that it was a waste of your time. My sincere apologies
Kenneth GordonUnited States
Great tour guide, always on time, loved her!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you!! :)
Peter ValentineUnited Kingdom
Alina provided us with a fantastic 6 hour walking tour of Moscow. Her English was perfect, but more importantly she provided us with a great insight into life in Russia and Moscow in particular. Alina was very flexible about how we organised the day and tailored the itinerary to our needs as we went along. We had a really enjoyable time and learned a lot. We would highly recommend Alina. Peter & Sue Valentine, Epsom, UK
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much Peter and Sue! That was a beautiful day and I'm so happy you had a good time
Wayne E.South Africa
Poor communication - if itinerary needed changing or tickets were not available, this should be advised in advance. If we were required to pay for these in advance, this needs to be advised. Sarcastic replies to why tickets could not obtained, are not acceptable. Very little information about various sites was provided and many questions could not be answered. We were unaware that we needed to pay for guide's entrance tickets. This should have been communicated in advance. A very disappointing experience!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Wayne, I'm very sorry you had a bad experience with me and felt like there was poor communication on tour. I personally was doing my best to please you, entertain you and answer all your questions, but as I see it was not enough. I appreciate your feedback and it's a good lesson for me to come up with more ideas and ways to make my tours more insightful for my tourists. The tickets couldn't be bought within such a short notice in high season, I'm very sorry about that.
Melanie HiornsUnited Kingdom
Alina was an excellent guide. She was super efficient and flexible at showing us the things we had asked to see, during our very limited time in Moscow, and it was great to be able to whizz round the key sites, and some quirkier ones, with her keeping a careful watch on our timing. We really came away feeling we had covered all the key sites, and a few more unusual ones!
Olivia EsquibelUnited States
Alina was extremely patient. She took on the role of teaching me the Moscow metro system and how to get around in it. She covered all areas of which there a many. I got tremendous instructions and she kept checking what I was understanding. She and I shared delight in my "getting it" she is young and enthusiastic and yes responsible and mature. I was very lucky to get her help. I ended by doing the circle viewing the Moscow stations with my new skills.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much Olivia! I'm so happy you enjoyed our time together
Sandra B.United States
Alina is wonderful! She took her time to show me where to buy souvenirs, negotiated a fair price, and in no way did I feel hurried! I throughly enjoyed my time with her on this tour and The other one I booked with her!! I really enjoyed the fact that I could book the same person for two Tours, since I am touring during the day by myself while my husband is with other friends. Thank you and if you need a tour guide in Moscow, choose Alina, you will not regret it!
Sandra B.United States
Alina was wonderful! She is knowledgeable about the city and history, took me places not common to tourists, and a pleasure to tour with in the city.. I didn't feel hurried, and sincerely enjoyed my one on one tour with her! This is my first experience with Tours by Locals, but will not be my last!
Allan WinkworthUnited Kingdom
A good tour with good knowledgeable explanations.
Annelie JordaanSouth Africa
Alina is a lovely guide, she took us around Moscow making it very accessible and local to us. She was always extremely kind and accomodating to our needs. We really enjoyed our time with Alina.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much for your kind words, Annelie. It was a great pleasure guiding you! I hope to see you again one day.
Annelie JordaanSouth Africa
We enjoyed our metro tour with Alina very much. She is very knowledgeable and we value all the information about the beautiful metro stations of Moscow. Thank you Alina!
Erin BuzuvisUnited States
Alina was the perfect guide for our morning in Moscow. She was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her home city. Her guidance helped us maximize our short time in Moscow, and to have a unique and memorable experience. U.S. citizens should know that you need a tourist visa to leave the airport on your layover. The application process was more expensive and complicated than I realized. Make sure you factor that in to your planning!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Erin, thank you, it was my pleasure! Yes indeed, visa application can be tough :/ I'm sure they will do something about it some time soon
Lisa DanceUnited Kingdom
Alina was lovely and very knowledgeable - we had a great day with her - saw all the sites we wanted to in one day - we were exhausted by the end - Moscow is amazing, we loved it!!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much Lisa! You're lovely too :)
Benedikt De ZwartNetherlands
We (5 guys from The Netherlands) spent a excellent day in Moscow with Alina. Alina showed us he highlights of Moscow and she knows incredibly much about the city and it's history. And she is a very cheerful and friendly person!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you do much, Benedikt! You're amazing people and I'm so happy to have met you
Henry M.Australia
Excellent, one of the best guides we have had and her English was great.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much, Henry! It was my pleasure
Deborah DomesCanada
Alina took 6 of us on tour and we all had the most fantastic time, very informative but fun great way to tour Sergiev Posad.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: It was a great adventure! :)
Deborah DomesCanada
Alina is a wonderful guide very flexible and informative great tour to see all the wonderful sights at night
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you, dear Deborah!!
Vivien KarpUnited States
alina customized the tour just for us. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the tour very much seeing Moscow by night.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: It was such a beautiful and peaceful night, I enjoyed it a lot too! Thank you for choosing me, Vivien
Tara PattisallUnited States
This tour was fantastic! Alina was fun and friendly and perfect welcome to the city. We did all the usual tourist stuff but also saw some everyday Moscow sites. The highlight was just hanging out with her getting a feel for regular life in Moscow. I definitely recommend seeing the city by night-it is most beautiful lit up and it was a great first night in town. also, use the metro! Alina showed us how and it was so easy and efficient once we were on our own. Great tour with an excellent guide!!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Aww thank you for your warm and kind words, dear Tara! I'm glad you had a great time in Moscow and had no problem using metro. My pleasure!!
Carla MurilloUnited States
Alina was very knowledgeable about the Metro stations and its history. She was able to keep 6 people together in the craziness of rush hour. She was also very accommodating in terms of where to start and where to end.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Carla, the tour was a blast! I'm glad you had a good time
Steven SayreUnited States
The 2 Days in Moscow tour was great! Alina is both exceptionally professional and personal, with a breadth of knowledge about history, culture, and the world. And she has a great sense of humor! Highly recommended!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much, Steven! You're welcome back anytime and we'll explore even more!
Kimberly LebronUnited States
Alina was very personable and informative. It was a nice relaxing tour with clear explanations of city and the food. I am very happy that we took this tour.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: I was very happy to meet you, Kimberly! Thank you for kind words
Sandra HerrickUnited States
Alina was very personable, understood and spoke fluent English and very knowledgeable about Moscow. I found her to be engaging and interesting to talk to about the tour and Russian life.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much for your feedback, Sandra. I hope to see you again one day
Bob MooreUnited States
Wow, what a great experience. Our guide couldn't have don a better job. Not only did she do a great job showing us the sights of Moscow, but she gave us restaurant recommendations and helped in any other way she could. Great job!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: I'm very happy you guys had a great time! The pleasure is mine!
Simon KnockUnited Kingdom
Thoroughly enjoyed night tour of Moscow. Alina was a great guide, very informative (I learnt a lot) and a lovely friendly person. The tour was altered so I could visit some of Moscow's very interesting / beautiful metro stations which was appreciated. Alina also made sure I got back safely to get train to the airport. Would definitely recommend.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Tank you dear Simon. I loved our tour too!
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Denys GardenAustralia
Excellent tour and knowledgeable guide. We really enjoyed our day in St Petersburg
Vladimir MedvedUnited States
Very pleasant person,extremely accommodating. Excellent 4 days walking tour through Moscow streets and Moscow history. Highly recommend V.M, New York , USA
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Vladimir, that was my pleasure! Very beautiful 4 days!
Aunali MerchantIndia
Katie SmithUnited States
We had a fabulous tour with Alina. She met us at the airport at 4:30 AM for our layover tour. She's very knowledgable in Russian history and her English is excellent. She's really charming and fun to talk to. The tour included all the "must see sights," plus a few surprises. It was well worth the effort (and visa!).
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Katie, I appreciate your feedback. We had a great time :)
Ronel SmitSouth Africa
In June 2016 we experienced a wonderful Metro tour with Alina B in Moscow. She is not only knowledgeable but also kind and helpful. We learned so much from her and thoroughly enjoyed our morning.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Ronel, it was a blast! :)
Linda NishiokaUnited States
Alina was very efficient and executed a perfectly timed tour for the subway trains showing us the art in the Moscow subways.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Linda!!! My pleasure
Arwinder LutherUnited States
Alina was very friendly and professional. Most importantly, she was so flexible in working with me when my flight into Moscow was delayed. The tour that was to start at 9am finally started at 3:30pm and Alina made sure I still saw all the points of interest in Moscow. Alina took me to so many spots that other people in my travel group did not check out with other tours.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Arwinder, I'm happy to enjoyed our tour :)
Anna MarinacUnited States
I highly recommend Alina. She's energetic, very knowledgeable, and flexible. So much to see and do in Moscow, she made sure we got the most out of our first day.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you dear Anna! You're welcome back any time!
Sarah SchneiderUnited States
Alina was awesome. We only had one day to see the sites and she worked with us to make sure we saw the sights important to us but also added some nice local flavor. She was a joy to talk with and learn about the country through her eyes. We had a fabulous tour!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Sarah! I loved our tour too, hope to see you again one day!
Melanie AshmoreNew York, NEW YORK, Ireland
I did the Red Square and Kremlin tour with Alina and she was great. Very informative, interesting and knowledgeable and she also included some of the surrounding area/streets. Really enjoyed the tour....despite the fact it poured rain almost the entire time!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Melanie, yes indeed, the rain attacked us that day. I'm so happy you enjoyed the tour, so did I! Loved it despite everything
Ruth GouldCanada
Alina was wonderful at negotiating the city through the holiday disruptions!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Ruth, thank you. It was a challenge, but we did it! :)
Patricia LedesmaUnited States
Alina was a fantastic guide. We arranged three different tours with Alina and we saw everything we had requested; She met us on time at the hotel on each occasion. She had arranged tickets for the sites ahead of time and it avoided us having to queue up to buy tickets; Alina was very patient and answered our questions about various exhibits. We travelled on the metro in Moscow and Alina explained interesting facts about some of the stations.Her company, availability & flexibility made all the difference!
Patricia LedesmaUnited States
Alina was a fantastic guide. We arranged 3 different tours with her and we saw everything we had requested; She met us on time at the hotel on each occasion. She had arranged tickets for the sites ahead of time and it avoided us having to queue up to buy tickets; of course this came at a premium, which we paid for. Alina was very patient and answered our questions about various exhibits. Her company, availability and flexibility made all the difference. Thanks Alina!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: So happy to hear that, thank you Patricia. It was my honor to be your local guide and friend in Moscow. Always welcome back! :)
Sarah HughesUnited Kingdom
Alina is a warm and genuine guide who provides an excellent introduction to the splendid city of Moscow. Well informed and equipped with many historical images on her iPad, Alina brings the history of the city alive and ensures you are constantly kept engaged and involved. You will quickly feel like old friends and the day will pass faster than expected leaving you with great memories and sharing her affection for the city. I recommend Alina highly and enjoyed the time I spent with her.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Sarah, thank you so much for your feedback. It was my pleasure and honor to be your local guide and friend. Always welcome back to Russia!
David WellsUnited Kingdom
Alina was an excelellent guide and a mine of interesting information. She tailored the two day walking tour to suit our needs and took us on a tour of the best architecture on the metro. She was punctual and very friendly and we really enjoyed our time with her. We would recommend her as a guide to anyone who wants to do all the main sights but also wants to get a bit off the main attractions. David & Sally Wells
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: David and Sally, thank you for being my tourists, I loved our 2 winter days too! XO
Fred GallegosUnited States
I can't say enough how nice it is to go to a country where you have no experience or knowledge of the language and find a friend to show you around. Alina was exactly that. I learned some history, experienced some of the culture, saw some beautiful site and even did some ice skating in Moscow. She shared some interesting stories and was very easy to talk to. I highly recommend Alina as your friend and guide when visiting Moscow.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you for your kind words, Fred. It was a beautiful winter day! I'm happy you enjoyed skating ;)
Benjamin GodderUnited States
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you, Benjamin
Danny ForceUnited States
Wonderfully educated on the tour and spent a great deal of time making sure we got to see the things we wanted to see. Laid out an itinerary in advance and made sure it was good before proceeding. Highly recommended!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you, Danny! It was such a pleasure showing you the night city on Friday night! Always welcome back :)
Robert Y.United States
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you, Robert!!!
Marcy BrownUnited States
The tour was exactly what we expected based on the description.. Seeing local life outside the city was interesting and informative. Also, souvenirs were priced better than in the City.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Marcy! I'm happy you enjoyed our short but lovely tour
Andrew MeiklejohnUnited Kingdom
I spent a fantastic 2 days with Alina. Her knowledge of Moscow was great and was able to explain everything clearly, I would recommend Alina to anyone she was very enthusiastic and interesting when talking about Russia today. I really enjoyed knowing her and was very good about communicating
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Andrew, thank you! You're always back in Moscow, my friend! :)
Mary Lynn RiboliUnited States
Alina was a wonderful guide. I highly recommend her if in Moscow, especially if there only a short time.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Mary, you're an awesome family! Thank you!
Dean MaynardUnited States
Alina is great. She's very informative, fun, knows the subway system well, good places to eat and very much willing to customize the tour. Next time we are in Moscow we will use her again!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Looking forward to meeting you again, Dean! :)
Isaac PollakUnited States
she was caring and considerate and patient She was terrrific
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you for your kind words, Isaac. I learnt so much myself from our communication during these 4 days. It was great pleasure to meet you. Have a safe journey back!
Isaac PollakUnited States
wonderful, sweet kind and considerate
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you for spending your Moscow time with me, I'm so happy!
James GrayUnited States
Alina is very knowledgable about Moscow and is proud of her country. She is personable and enjoyable to be with. Her English is good. We spent one walking day with her and got good exposure to central Moscow.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you, James! I'm happy you still enjoyed our day despite this stormy weather :) Have a beautiful week!
David BlochSouth Africa
I am so very grateful to have had the pleasure of meeting Alina and to having her show me around her beautiful city. We could not have asked for a more glorious day! Working through ToursByLocals and spending the day with Alina was like meeting up with an old friend and being able to see the city through the eyes of someone who really loves her home. It was just so comfortable and easy and Alina was amazing. I would not hesitate to recommend her and the services of ToursByLocals to anyone. Thank you! D
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Awww David! Thank you so much! It was so hot that day, I was worrying you would melt :) I loved our tour too. Thank you for choosing me. Hope to see you again one day. Best, Alina
Ann MillerUnited States
Alina was very enthusiastic, patient, interesting when talking about Russia today. We really enjoyed getting to know her. She was very good about communicating in advance to know what we wanted to see, where to meet, etc . We found her to be a lovely person.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you, Ann
Anjan ChakladerCanada
Alina and I did 3 hour tour of regions of Moscow other than the Red Square area. She me showed some areas of historical significance as well as ones which are popular with younger residents of Moscow. She also showed me some of the wonderful interiors of the city's subway system. Alina is very knowledgeable about Moscow, as well as other parts of the world she has visited despite her youth. Very enthusiastic, you feel you're with a friend not a tour guide. I highly recommend her.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much, Anjan. I'm so happy top hear from you! :) Hope ot see you again one day.
Chuck WeilUnited States
Alina was a great guide! She knew so much about Moscow and was so cool to hang with. You will not be disappointed!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much guys! I will always remember you. Really hope to see you again :)
Andrea LessardUnited States
Oren BasseIsrael
This was great. Alina greeted me at the airport with a sign and a smile. In my limited time she took me to see everything I wanted to see, and we did everything I wanted to do. Plus I got a good history lesson as we went along. Very smart and passionate young lady. Thank you Alina!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Oren, it was the earliest start time in my life and the most adventurous tour as well. I loved it! Thank you for choosing me and for this wonderful, a bit crazy, very memorable morning! Please, come again in summer!
Karl GolnikUnited States
I arranged this for my 19 year old daughter while I was in a meeting. She really enjoyed the tour and actually spent some extra time experiencing young people's Moscow.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: You have an amazing daughter, Karl. We had so much fun! :)
Laura FinocchiettiSwitzerland
Alina is really supernice! She gave me a lot of information, and made my tour really interesting and fun! I really appreciated it, and I am happy to leave Russia with a new friend!!! I highly recommend her if you want to have a nice day in Moscow!!!! :)
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: I'm happy to have a new friend too, Laura! Hope to see you again one day!!
Laura FinocchiettiSwitzerland
Absolutely terrific!!!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: It was so much fun, Laura! Thank you for these fantastic days!
Eduardo CanovasUnited States
Great time with Alina in center of Moscow...would repeat again Thanks
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: That was a real adventure ;) Hope to see you again one day, Eduardo!
Stephan BuechelGermany
THis was just the perfect afternoon, Alina adjusted the program very flexibel to my Needs the weather conditions and all other influences. Would always do this again!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: WHat a beautiful day it was! Happy you enjoyed it too, Stephan. Hugs!
Candy BagleyUnited States
What a nice way to see Moscow. Having ten choices gave us a chance to see all the sights we had not seen with the river cruise. Alina spoke great English and had such a nice way of explaining things.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Candy, thank you for this amazing day! It was an adventure for all of us!
Timothy (Tim) WalkerUnited States
Alina met and exceeded all my expectations. Here English was great; her knowledge of Moscow was perfect for me--as I had very little. Her attitude and smile were added to her narrative. She was flexible for me and knew when to speed up and to slow down. And...she found me a great hotel at a great price. Everything was great.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Tnank you, TIm! Come to Moscow in winter and we will go sledging or skiing to GOrky Park


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DIY: Studded Top
Inspired by designer labels I love like Burberry Prorsum and Balmain, follow this tutorial to step up your stud game!
What you'll Need: Studs, any kind of fabric super glue, a top from your wardrobe that needs some updating, and a toothpick!
· I got these 7mm gold pyramid flat back studs from here for $12! I chose a button down from H&M.
· Dab a little glue on the flat back of the stud and start placing them in a pattern of your choice.
· I chose to stud the pocket. This particular top is tissue thin, so slipping a heavy card stock in the pocket to prevent the interior gluing to each other would be wise! Start at the top of the pocket and work your way across. Leave a tiny space between each stud.
· Press down firmly with your finger directly on your stud without disturbing the others that will still be drying.
Your shirt should be fully dried in a few short hours! Style it up and enjoy!

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What is your favorite AK item and why?
They are all my favorites. I have the original boat tote bag, the black matte doctors bag is genius. My new AK Hunting Tote & army green iPad Cover I live for. I need a new one for the mini and want the Alligator Birks in grey or army green - And why do I like it?? Because I have to........
What are your top 10 latest obsessions and what can you not live without?Connor Stationary
London, AGAIN
Truett's red pants
Gluten free pasta - Garafalo
Natura Bissé eye cream
My new Bottega cream corduroys
Richard Hamilton exhibit at the Tate Modern
The documentary Finding Vivian Maier
Westwind Orchard cutting board
Your favorite place you have ever traveled to and why?
We went on safari for a week shooting an ad campaign for Louis Vuitton with Annie Liebovitz and Bono. I had aways heard how magical Africa was and it was more than I ever could have hoped for.
What is the best part about your job and what do you love most?
The travel - that it changes every day.
What are your top five prized possessions?
My two labs, Slim & Archer
1st edition of In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
Custom made John Lobb riding boots
A garden
Can you give us a sneak peek into a day in the life of Sean? Any routines that keep you sane?
6am wake up with Archer and Slim double espresso, spin class, work.
If I'm at the beach it's 5:30am wake up call with Archer, who likes to get up earlier at the beach, double espresso, spin class, walk on the beach. I guess the constant is waking up with my dogs that keeps me happy and sane.
Who inspires you and why?
Genuine people with genuine talent.
What are your favorite apps on your iPhone?
Who are your favorite people to follow on Instagram?
Aerin Lauder - Aerin
Alexandra Knight - AlexandraKnightInc
Patricia Black - Albright Fashion Library
Your top five playlist songs you are loving now?
She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult
Lie To Me - Depeche Mode
Slippery People - Talking Heads
Right Now - Rihanna
Instant Crush - Daft Punk featuring Julian Casablancas
What are your beauty essentials?
Natura Bissé skin care
What is your guilty pleasure?
A bowl of pasta and wine with lunch at Bar Italia or Fred's with....you know who you are.
What is on your T.V?
What is on your nightstand?
Pictures, books, fresh flowers and a Cire Trudon candle (my scent is Ernesto).
What do you consider your greatest moment in life or greatest accomplishment?
When I married my husband, Jamie. Being a good dog owner, husband and friend.
What is something that no one knows about you?
I'm a genius and I have a huge....
What is your fashion philosophy?
Keep it simple, wear good fabrics, clean lines and invest in timeless pieces.
What are five items that every woman should have in their Summer Wardrobe?
White Jeans by J Brand
Grey t-shirt by ATM
Pierre Hardy sandal or flat
A good signature scent - like Acqua di Parma - clean unisex smell
Nothing looks good until you take the bootie shaper class by JamieFit
What are your summer reads?
I am looking forward to reading my dear friend's new book: I Just Graduated...Now What? Honest Advice for Navigating what Comes Next by Katherine Schwarzenegger.
Alice: Princess Andrew of Greece by Hugo Vickers.
Who is Sean Spellman and why do we love him?
Sean is my "other brother," my best friend, my style mentor and my "tell it like it is" reality checker. We first met in the Fashion Closet at Vanity Fair over 20 years ago and it was love at first sight. We had so much in common that we truly thought we might be twins separated at birth - the strange likes and dislikes and affinity for sarcasm led us to a long road of friendship. He encouraged me to start my own business, he showed up to my wedding in Mexico uninvited (long story), he was literally the first one who called me when I was diagnosed and said "What can I do to help?" (while proceeding to curse me out because I made him cry at Barney's). He is the godfather to my children and every time my boys are with him the laughter is contagious and the love is abundant. He loves them as much as I do and makes them tacos and lets them jump on his furniture. He is kind, loving, overly generous, compassionate and the best friend a girl could ask for - he makes you look good and feel good. His sarcastic humor is off the charts and he has one liners that should be published into a book....seriously.
He is a large part of this company and a huge part of my life so I am thrilled to get to share the musings of Sean with you!
Sean Spellman grew up on the East Coast. Growing up with strict North Eastern uniforms reflects most of his style. He prefers simple and clean fashion and he does it with the best. He is a contributing editor for magazines such as Muse & Details and has styled pages in magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair and Fashion Magazines around the world. He has worked as the fashion editor on advertising campaigns such as Louis Vuitton, David Yurman, Clinique, Rolex and Gap to name just a few. He collaborates and works with major photographers such as Annie Leibovitz, Juergen Teller, Michael Thompson and Norman Jean Roy.
Sean splits his time between NYC and Saggaponak with his husband Jaime and two dogs, Slim and Archer.


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FARIS FUAD New Straits Times 6 Jul 18;
KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) detained four men and two Vietnamese women after they were found keeping wildlife parts without valid documentation.
The wildlife parts found with the six suspects include skin, fangs and tiger claws.
The suspects between the ages of 20 and 40 were arrested at a factory in Kuala Lipis Pahang yesterday.
Perhilitan Director-General Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim said the suspects were believed to be illegal wildlife hunters, using snares as the main means of trapping and killing wild animals, especially Tigers, in the past three years.
He said the individuals could make a profit of up to RM200,000 for a piece of tiger skin in the black market.
"Among the wildlife parts which were confiscated were two tiger skins, meaning the seizure amounted to RM400,000.
"Other wildlife parts include 20 bear claws, four Serow horns, 12 wild boar canine tooth's, 39 kilogrammes of wild life meat, amounting to RM100,000 in seizures.
"Overall, the seizure value reached RM500,000," he said in a press conference, here, today.
He said the suspects are being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716) for hunting wildlife that was fully protected and the use of snares.
"They had been remanded for seven days, from July 4," Kadir said.
Pahang Perhilitan seizes RM500,000 worth of wildlife parts
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has confiscated an estimated RM500,000 worth of protected wildlife animal parts in Kuala Lipis, Pahang.
Perhilitan director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim said the raid took place on July 4, during a special operation launched by Pahang Perhilitan at a foreign workers squatters located in a sawmill.
According to Abdul Kadir, Perhilitan seized 60 animal parts and three wire snares from the raid, following a tip-off from the public.
Among the most valuable animal parts seized were two full pieces of suspected dried Malayan Tiger skin, which are worth about RM200,000 per piece on the black market.
The suspects are now being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716), said Abdul Kadir.
Abdul Kadir believes that the arrested suspects were part of a group of illegal poachers that mainly targeted tigers.
"We also believe that the proceeds of the illegal hunt would have been sold to a middleman before being smuggled out of the country.
"The illegal poachers used wire snares to trap and kill these protected animals," he added.
Abdul Kadir said the public can forward any relevant information to Perhilitan via its hotline 1-800-88-5151 during weekdays from 8am to 6pm, or file a complaint through e-aduan in its website www.wildlife.gov.my.
"We hope more people can support Perhilitan in its effort to protect the country's wildlife, which is increasingly being threatened with extinction," he added.
Perhilitan seizes animal parts worth RM500,000
The Star 7 Jul 18;
KUALA LUMPUR: The Pahang Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) seized about RM500,000 worth of protected wildlife animal parts during a raid.
Perhilitan director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim said the raid took place on Wednesday in a special operation at a sawmill in Kuala Lipis, Pahang.
He said officers seized 60 animal parts and three wire snares following a public tip-off.
Among the most valuable animal parts seized were two full pieces of suspected dried Malayan Tiger skin, which could fetch up to RM200,000 per piece in the black market.
"During the raid, six Vietnamese nationals were arrested and remanded for investigations," Abdul Kadir told a press conference at the Perhilitan headquarters here yesterday.
He said the suspects were being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716).
Abdul Kadir believed that the suspects were part of a group of illegal poachers who mainly targeted tigers.
He said it was believed that the items were sold to a middleman before being smuggled out of the country.
"The illegal poachers used wire snares to trap and kill these protected animals," he said.
Abdul Kadir urged the public to provide tip-offs to Perhilitan at its hotline 1-800-88-5151 during weekdays (8am to 6pm), or via e-aduan at www.wildlife.gov.my.
Malaysia arrests poachers, seizes Malayan tiger skins
Channel NewsAsia 6 Jul 18;
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian wildlife officers arrested six Vietnamese suspected poachers and seized a large cache of animal parts, including skins of the critically endangered Malayan tiger, during a raid this week, officials said Friday (Jul 6).
Pieces of tiger skins, along with skins, claws, meat and other parts from protected bears, a leopard, serow goats and a python were recovered during the raid Wednesday on a workers' living quarters in the central state of Pahang.
Six Vietnamese nationals, including two women, believed to be poachers targeting the Malayan tiger were arrested and remanded for further investigation.
"This is the biggest raid involving tigers in Malaysia this year, worth half a million ringgit (US$124,00)," said wildlife department chief Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim.
He said the poachers had killed three tigers. Wildlife officials later told AFP that one of the tigers was a cub.
The species once roamed the jungles of Malaysia in the thousands but is now critically endangered, with fewer than 340 believed left in the wild.
It is also the country's official animal, and depicted often on national emblems and its coat of arms.
Tiger skins, prized as upscale home decorations, can be sold on the black market outside Malaysia for thousands of dollars.
People found hunting protected wildlife in Malaysia can face jail time of up to five years as well as a fine of up to RM500,000.
Wildlife trafficking watchdog Traffic Southeast Asia senior communications officer Elizabeth John said the find was "heartbreaking".
"When you have so few, every single one is a massive loss. We don't have that many (left)" she told AFP.
"They (the government) need to invest more in law enforcement if they wish to save a national symbol."
Source: AFP
Foreign 'hardcore' poachers on the prowl
T. N. ALAGESH New Straits Times 12 Jul 18;
KUANTAN: The group of foreign poachers who were detained in Kuala Lipis on July 4 were described as 'hardcore' poachers targeting all types of wildlife, gaining lucrative returns in the black market.
Wildlife parts including tiger, clouded leopard and python skins; bear teeth and claws; kambing gurun (serow's) tail and wild boar tooth; were seized from the wooden premises where the Vietnamese poachers, which included two women were nabbed.
A Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) source said the group, which had been
actively involved in illegal hunting activities for several years, utilised a premises located near a sawmill to kill and harvest the animals before selling them to the middlemen.
He said the premises was equipped with a refrigerator that allowed the syndicate members to store the animal meat and other parts before they were being collected.
"The group had no specific targets (animals). They take anything found trapped in their wire snares. They seemed to be well-verse about their inhumane job and kept returning to the jungle for hunting.
"They have been in the business for quite some time as they could speak in Malay and they would supply all the wildlife animal parts to the middlemen who seems to be well-connected to the illegal wildlife trade overseas," he said.
He added checks on the two full-piece of suspected dried Malayan Tiger skin revealed that one of them belonged to an adult while the other was a young tiger.
The source said the group might have been targeting mainly tigers in the area, but caught the other animals that ended up in the wire snares.
He said while only the tiger skin was recovered, it remained a mystery what had happened to the other parts of the animal, whether it had been sold for medical purposes.
"The enforcement team only found the serow's tail; what happened to the other parts....the wild boar meat is likely to have been sold as exotic dish as only the tooth was found.
"The number of animals killed by the syndicate is unknown but it could be shockingly high especially looking at how they operate," he said.
On July 4, Perhilitan in a special operation seized an estimated RM500,000 worth of protected wildlife animal parts in Kuala Lipis.
The foreigners are being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716) for hunting endangered animals and possession of traps.
Malaysia: Six nabbed, half a million Ringgit in wildlife parts seized
FARIS FUAD New Straits Times 6 Jul 18;
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Getting the most out of vendors is a challenge facing all who are active in the fluid handling industry. There are techniques that you can use whether you are trying to get the best service at the local print shop or detailed information on a flowmeter. You will certainly be able to use your own experience to add to the tactics presented here.
Before you even think about calling the vendor, you need to determine what it is that needs to be done. For example, if a flow measurement is not stable, you may want to observe the effect(s) of putting the control loop in manual. This ensures that the valve operates smoothly. You may also want to observe other measurements (such as pressures, temperatures, and flows) that affect the flow through the flowmeter.
Vendors are trained to do certain things well, but troubleshooting your proprietary process or addressing internal politics is usually not among them. Vendors should know about the equipment that they sell, but even the best will stumble when asked to solve problems outside of their areas of expertise. Further, they potentially risk legal consequences if something should go terribly wrong.
Who should you call once you have determined that contact with the vendor is needed? Try to determine who has the information or who controls the resources that you need and call that person. If you cannot locate this contact, try to find a person that can help track down the appropriate contact information. This may be your local representative, but it could also be your supervisor or a technician who previously needed similar information from the vendor. For example, significant delays can be avoided by directly contacting the factory person who schedules field technical service instead of leaving a message for your local representative who is only in the office for two hours on Friday and will return the call during the next week.
Understand what the vendor does and does not do. As previously mentioned, vendors should know about the equipment they sell. Do not expect them to solve all of your problems. They may know a lot about widgets and have extensive related experience, but they sell products and they do not work for you. If you force vendors into the position of solving your problems, they may (reluctantly) do so, but their solution will usually entail the minimum of their effort and the minimum of their cost to successfully sell their product. For example, an instructor related a story about a contactor that had a 10 horsepower motor for installation on a fan that only needed a three horsepower motor. The instructor (who taught motor efficiency) knew that the energy consumption of the 10 horsepower motor would be higher and made him install the three horsepower motor. Installing the 10 horsepower motor was the easy way out for the contractor because he could "unload" a motor that he would probably not be able to use — and he was not paying the electric bill.
Be sure that you completely and honestly communicate with vendors in a clear straightforward and respectful manner. Vendors are indispensable in solving certain problems, so acting in a belligerent manner today may return to haunt you tomorrow. Given the comments above, there is nothing wrong with respectfully asking a vendor for referrals to find people who might be able to help solve the problem at hand.
As a last resort, carry a stick. Sometimes vendors (like all of us) need a little push. Over the years, I reluctantly called a few supervisors and contacted the factory for information that was not forthcoming locally. There is always the threat of curtailing future sales, but with certain products, this approach can be a double-edged sword.
In summary, vendors are people who should be contacted and used to perform work that supplements your work within their areas of expertise. You and the vendor should work together respectfully, and the vendor should not be asked (or forced) to perform your work.
About the Author
David W. Spitzer, P.E., is a regular contributor to Flow Control. He has more than 25 years of experience in specifying, building, installing, start-up, and troubleshooting process control instrumentation. He has developed and taught seminars for almost 20 years and is a member of ISA and belongs to ASME MFC and ISO TC30 committees. Mr. Spitzer has published a number of books concerning the application and use of fluid handling technology, including the popular The Consumer Guide to… series, which compares flowmeters by supplier. Mr. Spitzer is currently a principal in Spitzer and Boyes LLC, offering engineering, product development, marketing, and distribution consulting for manufacturing and automation companies. He can be reached at 845 623-1830.
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My Search for a CTO
it has been a continual process
In my last blog I talked about my struggles with finding a CTO. In this blog I will talk about how I went about looking for a CTO. I believe everyone knows how important having a CTO is when building a startup. For a better view of the role of a CTO in a startup, please watch the video.
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Finding a Technical Co Founder for cavnessHR
hint - I am still looking
In my last blog, I covered my mid-point review and said in this blog I would give an update on what has been going on with cavnessHR since the beginning of the year.
I am going to change that to me using the next several blogs to provide updates on the last 6 months of cavnessHR. Once I have provided those updates. I . . .
Mid-Point Review
How I have done so far in meeting my yearly goals
I have not blogged as much as I would of liked these previous months and that is something I will work on to improve. At the end of 2016, I wrote a blog post titled, "Yearly Wrap Up." In this blog I talked about my goals for 2017. In this blog I will revisit those goals and provide an update on my progress towards meeting them.. . .
What is cavnessHR?
the story behind cavnessHR and the plan for cavnessHR
I have been working on cavnessHR for over a year now. When I say working, I mean when the idea first came to me, which was January 2016. I have talked to many people about cavnessHR and received some great feedback. I have done lots of networking to spread the idea of cavnessHR. However, I am now realizing I have not yet . . .
People and Organizations I follow
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It has been about a year since I came up with the idea for cavnessHR. During this time, I have met and followed a few people on social media. Or I have met them at networking events. These are people who I believe bring myself and others value. They do their best to make things better for everyone. I believe they all inspire . . .
Yearly Wrap Up
and my goals for 2017
For my final blog of the year, I am going to do a recap of 2016 and talk about my goals for 2017. I plan to come to the point where I can publish an annual report like Mathias Jakobsen @thnkclrly and http://www.thnkclrly.com/ does. But I am not to that point yet.
As with most people I had my ups and downs during 2016. The . . .
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14 Things to do for Success
in 2017
As we prepare to end the year, it is never too early to start planning our success for the next year. Below are 14 things you can do to ensure your success in 2017.
Anticipate your department's needs:
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An employee's performance's assessment is one of the administration of a company's most critical careers. It is a necessary stage which they need to ingest order to measure which workers consider their work as well as their critiques carefully and which employees execute as per the standards fixed by the business. It helps the company decide the methods that need to be taken up to make sure that the personnel execute and. Thus, a member of staff evaluation is one of sometimes routines that are dreadful and the most anticipated in an organization. This Buzzle article will help you on how best to examine an employee's performance with some straightforward ideas and tactics. The Procedure of Staff Evaluation Having a performance analysis plan in order is helpful to the evaluator, both and also the one getting assessed. It offers a podium to the evaluator that he is able to determine the functioning abilities of the individual, and the payment that the worker should acquire, by extension. The individual getting examined gets to know what his talents are, and also what is predicted from him, in which he has to strengthen. Thus, essentially, it is a twoway approach which advantages both the events. Given just below are the simple ways towards evaluation of an employee based entirely on his productivity that is professional.
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Repair a stipulated time period and during this time period, observe them strongly. The main facet of completing a worker evaluation would be to have a record of the complete timeframe that's been selected for analysis. Don't take for granted that you just'll get moment to review their functionality in the 2 month assessment period's last 10 to 15 nights. In case you produce an analysis based on such critiques, it's not honest to the employee. And you also might quickly overlook some essential duties that the employee underperformed or might have done. Assessment their Work Once you've every one of the matter for the evaluation ready, you start reviewing and scrutinizing every single simple tiny aspect of an employee's work. Remember, you and your evaluation is likely to influence not just the employee, but in addition the organization. Be truthful using the reviewing.
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Eyecare for Diabetics
Diabetes can cause serious eye conditions that may result in sight loss such as diabetic retinopathy, temporary blurring and cataract.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes can damage blood vessels. These vessels in the eyes are especially vulnerable to damage. One of the most serious complication of diabetes for the eye is the development of diabetic retinopathy. In the early stages of retinopathy, fluid can leak from small blood vessels in the retina. The macula is the center of the retina which controls our sharp reading vision.If fluid leaks from the macula, then objects may appear blurry.
Proliferative retinopathy is an advanced form of retinopathy. Proliferative retinopathy occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow on the retina and sometimes into other parts of the eye. If these vessels bleed into the vitreous - the clear fluid in the centre of the eye, light cant reach the retina and vision can become cloudy. The blood may be slowly re-absorbed and vision can return to normal, but if the bleeding continues, vision may be cloudy until the problem is treated. Tissue can also grow along with the abnormal blood vessels, distorting vision or making objects appear blurry. Over time, the tissue can shrink, pulling the retina away from its base.
If the blood doesnt reabsorb or if the tissue affects your vision, the vitreous may need to be surgically removed to avoid loss of vision. All these problems of the eyes can be prevented if timely treatment is sought for diabetes.


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Circle Of Indifference are a 1 man band with some session musicians that plays a very melodic form of death metal and this is a review of his 2014 album "Shadows of Light" which was released by Records Of Indifference.
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