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ACCMAN Institute of Management was set up in 2006 by Balibhadra Foundation, New Delhi, to provide high quality, industry-focused and globally relevant education at an affordable cost. ACCMAN aims to bridge the gap between theory in classrooms, and its implementation in the real world of business.
Accurate Institute of Management and Technology is an engineering college and graduate business school in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. The institute was established in 2006 and is affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Gautam Buddha Nagar.
Acharya Bangalore B School is a business school in India. The institute is located in Bengaluru and was founded in 2008 by Dr. B. Vijaypal Reddy who is also the current chairman of the institution. ABBS is a privately-held institution and is affiliated to Bangalore University
Acharya Institutes, Committed to the cause of value-based education in all disciplines, envisions itself as a fountainhead of innovative human enterprise, with inspirational initiatives for Academic Excellence.
In the coming five years, ADYPU will be recognized as one of the top 10 institutions in the country for academic excellence in teaching, research and quality of service. The guiding terms for us shall always be Inspiration, Intuition, Imagination and Innovation.
Alliance University's vision is to be a world-class University that nurtures talent and catalytically transforms the lives of millions through excellence in teaching, research, service and community development. To uphold a commitment to shaping lives through scholarly teaching and learning, and that which contributes to an equitable and holistic transformation of society at large.
Amity benchmarks only against the best universities around the world. Amitys faculty and senior team members travel all over the globe to imbibe the best practices, so that students get the best environment to pursue their dreams. Infrastructure facilities at Amity Global Business School provide the right ambience to stimulate interactive learning.
The institute aims to have global standards of quality in all its processes in order to develop globally competent, socially sensitive and ethically sound managerial talent to lead businesses and organizations. The institute is committed to quality as the guiding principle in its decision making and leadership.
To be an academic institute of "first choice" to transform lives that will change the world for the better, at whatever level of human endeavour they are involved.
BML Munjal University is a fully residential and co-educational private university located in Sidhrawali, Gurgaon district, Haryana, India. The University was founded in 2014 by the promoters of the Hero Group, and is named after the groups chairman and founder Brij Mohan Lall Munjal.
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering commonly referred to as DSCE was established in 1979 and is recognised as one of the top engineering colleges in Karnataka.
One of the premier management institutes in Northern India, Doon Business School brings you an educational experience par excellence. Our primary objective is to impart education that not just creates erudite employees or managers, but creates leaders who are going to leave a lasting imprint on the business as well as social sector.
The Group Strongly Believes That Leadership Positions Drive Growth. Leadership Positions Serve Customers Better, Attract Partners And Intellectual Capital, And Lead To Large Savings That Benefits All Stakeholders.
EMPI is a set of institutions, entities, spin offs, but above all an idea, a mission and a movement to create innovation for the future, today. Specifically its vision vectors include.
Industry interaction,
Theme Based Research Centres that focus on large issue based action research,
Creation of Innovation clusters ,
FIIB strives to offer the best management course in India; therefore, the college curriculum is revisited on regular basis to ensure it is contemporary and futuristic in its design and delivery. Given their industry experience, the delivery of the specialized PGDM curriculum by the erudite faculty is unique and well rounded.
Our Mission is to prepare young managers to face the challenges on an international platform by maintaining excellent standards of education, ethics, integrity and discipline.
GL Bajaj Group was established in the year 1997 by philanthropic creative thinkers and cerebrals to impart value-based education in a thought-provoking and novel milieu, favorable for the overall development of its students. With 9 campuses located in NCR and Mathura the Group has embarked on its vision of imparting quality education to thousands of students and budding professionals in the field of Management, Technology, Education, Dental Science, Engineering, Pharmacy and Library Sciences.
In order to become great leaders, it is absolutely essential to inculcate, within students, the habit of striving for the best. In areas of stiff competition - ability, attitude and endurance are true indicators of a student's potential. As these factors become our area of focus, IFIMB enhances a student's learning experience by further improving given facilities. Each centre is steered by a Chairperson who is elected among the faculty members.
The IILM Greater Noida Campus is easily accessible by metro and public transport. It also enjoys easy access to shopping malls and markets as well as quality medical facilities.
Comfortable and secure residential facility available that assures the student a home away from home.
Today, engineering education stands at the crossroads of keeping pace with the emerging needs of mankind & the fast-changing trends in governance & scientific development. Emphasis on learning than teaching, relevance to industry & nation development are the thrust area of IILM Academy of Higher Learning. This academy is committed to responsive & responsible education with the objective of creating global technology leaders.
IILM has a legacy of excellence in Responsible Management Education since 1993. It is this unique heritage that sets us apart from other educational institutes. The IILM ethos is focused on identifying and nurturing the next generation of thought leaders through intuitive education. Providing superior quality education consistently and incessantly, IILM strives to prepare its students as engaged citizens making meaningful contributions to society.
IILM believes in success beyond books. We carry a legacy of success for you. The professors are your mentors and coaches. IILM Professors are masters of straight talk guiding you what you need to be to be the best. So when you need support, when you need feedback, when you want to share the good news, or when you need assistance in making a tough decision about your future, you WIll know where to turn.
IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Lucknow was established in the year 2004 under the aegis of the Ram Krishan & Sons Charitable Trust, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The Trust is running various Management Institutions with the acronym IILM in different parts of the country with campuses in Lucknow, New Delhi, Gurgaon, Greater Noida, and Jaipur. Over the years, the Institute and its founders have successfully fulfilled the extensive objective of propagating quality professional education and have made IILM Academy a National Brand.
To create a center of academic excellence in the field of Management and IT Education with the purpose of fulfilling the industry requirements through holistic development of the future performers, who are also good human beings, and possess the right knowledge, skill sets & attitude towards their work and life.
IMS Ghaziabad is a 29 year old flagship institute of IMS Society Ghaziabad and one of the oldest B School in North India which is accredited 'A' Grade Institute by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) & Globally Accredited by ASIC, U.K. IMS Ghaziabad is amongst the Top 10 best MBA Institutes in North India as per latest MBA and B School Rankings.
The Faculty of Management Studies, Institute of Rural Management, Jaipur (FMS-IRM), established, and led by SIIRM is a contemporary, smart and innovative institution and a leading research-led B-School in India. It is affiliated to AICTE, MoHRD, Govt. of India and is ranked A+++ among India's Top B-Schools & 1st among the Best B-Schools of Rajasthan, as identified by various surveys and studies.
International Management Institute, Bhubaneswar is a business school located in Bhubaneswar, the capital of eastern Indian state of Odisha. The new 16-acre campus commenced classes for the first batch of PGDM approved by AICTE in August 2011. IIM-Bhubaneswar is a world-class business school, achieving excellence in management education and research through continuous competency building.
International Management Institute Kolkata laid its foundation in 2010. The Institute started functioning in the year 2011 with its flagship Post Graduate Diploma in Management Programme currently accredited by the National Board of Accreditation for a period of two years effective from July 2016.
ISB&M programs are AICTE approved and directed towards employment & career, which is not only an educational degree. All the placement activities of the students are done through ISB&M Placement Cell. ISB&M Placement Cell makes every possible effort to ensure that all students pass out with good job offer. ISB&M training courses are highly accepted and acknowledged by industry for Management/executive level employment.
We will provide "best in class" contemporary management education to maintain a pipeline of " industry ready" and "employable" management professionals.
We will strive to meet and surpass the expectations of all stakeholders, be it students, employers or faculty and staff by using state of the art technology, modern pedagogy and methodology and transparent best practices to be a preferred choice for each one of them
With the able support of its advanced programs and technology system and a set of trained faculty members to give students the vital global edge, ITM is steadily moving towards bringing a revolution in becoming a global leader in the education sector. It wishes to create a supportive learning environment that will generate professionals and leaders for some of the best industries in the near future.
The MBA Program at ITM Universe consists of diversely ranging topics in areas related to technology, marketing, communication and human resources. The management program also throws light on the issues of accounting and that of economics.
I.T.S - The Education Group is an 21 years old leading educational group of the country. Its various programmes are NBA accredited & NAAC (A-Grade) accredited. ISO 9001:2008 certified group offers 20 courses to its 8000 students in its 8 Institutes spread over 4 campuses, endowed with state-of-the-art infrastructure, all modern facilities and more than 700 distinguished faculty members.
We visualize JIMS as an institute of higher academic learning known for its total commitment to excellence in management and professional education, research and consultancy with a holistic concern for quality of life, environment, society & ethics.
Established in 2010, Jaipuria Indore is situated in the picturesque location, fully equipped campus having modern amenities to facilitate learning in a digital based business learning environment. Spearheaded by Dr. Harshvardhan Halve, the institute goes beyond conventional education methodologies where students are not merely learners but also contributors.
JK Business School (JKBS) is a member of JK organization (one of the leading private sector groups in India) with a great history of contribution to Indian business through diverse industries and initiatives in the field of education. JKBS was established in the year 2006 in Gurgaon (Haryana) to train the fresh graduates in the field of management.
KIAMS offers varied content-rich programmes which are industry specific and have a multi-disciplinary approach. Our primary objective is to build a better future.KIAMS aims to enhance the quality of graduates with the help of managerial skills that aid them in embracing the role of 'Business Leaders' in various fields.This institute provides the students with an opportunity to learn more about the corporate ecosystem through a three-month long internship programme.
The two years of Management Institute for Leadership and Excellence (Lexicon MILE) edulife is a blend of brilliance of educational services and experiences. The fundamental values of Lexicon MILE ensure that every day at Lexicon MILE is a date with the best in the industry, brimming with intellectual exchanges of classroom interactions, experiential learnings, corporate seminars, outbound encounters, leadership mentoring, exceptional research exposure et al.
Sri. M.S. Ramaiah pioneered the growth of professional education in the private sector throughout India. The institutions that he established are a lasting testimony to his vision and timeless legacy for generations to come.
The MYRA School of Business is an innovatively designed business school established in 2012 at Mysore under the aegis of the Mysore Royal Academy(MYRA).The school avant-garde and architecturally acclaimed campus was inaugurated on November 4th, 2012 by Padma Bhushan Deepak Parekh, Chairman of HDFC. MYRA was founded by an educationally enlightened group of thinkers led by Prof. Shalini Urs, Executive Director, International School of Information Management and Prof. D. Shrijay Devaraj Urs, Institute of Development Studies, both from the University of Mysore, who have distinguished themselves across the academic life cycle of teaching, research, administration, and accreditation
NDIM was founded with the Vision of being a global learning hub, a unique gurukul to nurture courageous global change leaders through holistic, transformative and innovative learning. NDIM create appropriate environment that promotes acquisition of relevant knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for adapting to fast changing & dynamic business environments across borders.
NIET has been helping students write their own stories since its inception. Committed to providing the best jobs by creating life-changing educational opportunities and collaborative learning environments, we have stayed at the forefront of innovation in higher education, providing the tools our students need to make them industry ready from day one and make an impact in the world.
OPJGU has been able to fulfill its vision to be an interdisciplinary university with different schools contributing to teaching, research and capacity building: Jindal Global Law School, Jindal Global Business School, Jindal School of International Affairs and Jindal School of Government and Public Policy and Jindal School of Liberal Arts & Humanities.
In a caring & positive environment, Presidency will provide education to empower our students to recognize & optimize their full potential, to achieve personal standards of excellence in academic work as well as in supportive areas of physical, cultural and social development, inculcating civic and human values.
To be a value-driven global University, excelling beyond peers and creating professionals of integrity and character having concern and care for society. Commit to be an innovative and inclusive institution by seeking excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer.
PIBM over the years has developed advanced Training Pedagogies & curriculum where you as a student will be trained to build the knowledge & skills which are required in Industries to efficiently perform your job and excel in your career. You will be undergoing rigorous training on Job profiles of various domains based on the specific skills in Job Descriptions.
RIIM Pune have a beautiful campus in Bavdhan area of Pune city provide an array of post graduate programs with best facilities supported by modern technology, best infrastructure and outstanding faculty.
Shanti Business School (SBS, Ahmedabad) was established in 2010 as a Corporate Citizenship Initiative of INR 4,000 Crore Chiripal Group of Industries, Shanti Business School (SBS, Ahmedabad) has, within a very short period of its existence, firmly established itself as an Institute of distinction, attracting students from across the country to transform them into industry-specific talent, which is increasingly being preferred by the management industry.
To be globally recognized and respected as a pioneer Institution which prepares its students to become worthy Operation's professionals, having the requisite competencies, to understand, analyze and be able to find the best solution for any challenging problems, in the Operation's area. This will lead to our students, getting superior Placement opportunities.
Victoria University India is a collaboration between Victoria University (VU) in Australia, Ganpat University (GNU) in India and the Education Centre of Australia (ECA). We offer a range of internationally recognised postgraduate courses, delivered in India.
Woxsen exclusively focuses on 'entrepreneurial attitude and skills. Woxsen has international visiting faculty, from renowned institutions such as Harvard, Stanford and Kellogg that provide their expertise and insights.
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Arctic dog sledging expedition | 9 days
This new trip is well suited to those wanting to dog sledge and camp in the Arctic Wilderness for the first time. You'll join in as an active participant, helping your dog team in deep snow or on steep hills, making peace if they argue, feeding and harnessing the dogs and helping to set up camp.
We set off by open boat across the fjord before setting up a temporary expedition camp at Ymerbukta. Over the next four days you will truly experience what 'mushing' is all about as you stand on the sledge and let the dog team pull you through this vast landscape where local conditions determine each day's journey. We head further into Trollheim where the goal is to reach the spectacular mountains of Tre Kroner and mush across the mighty glacier systems on Oscar II Land.
Dates:29 April – 7 May, 6-14 May, 13-21 May 2019
Price:£4,455 per person
Leader:Local leader
Key info: Minimum 3 people, five nights spent in tents, remainder in lodges/hotels. You need to be in good physical condition and ready for adventure
Trip reports for Arctic Norway
Fiona's travel tipsTOP TIP: We provide superbly warm sledging suits and thick felt-lined boots so you will never be cold.
GREAT DAY OUT: The polar museum in Tromsø – it has wonderful atmosphere. The Northern Lights Planetarium or 'Polaria' is also well worth a visit.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Stunning displays of the aurora borealis in the night-time sky in the depths of winter (if you're lucky)!
BEST MEMORY: Sledging through spindrift across a frozen river.
DON'T MISS: Summer Island – it's just one and a half hours' drive from the Lofoten Islands which are five hours' drive from Skjaerhaugen. Both offer cosy and comfortable cabin accommodation.
BEST TIME TO GO: January to early April has the best snow conditions for sledging. July and August for walking and camping.
Clients' comments
"We board the plane from the Arctic with heavy, heavy hearts & many tears. This trip has been an overwhelming experience for all three of us. Safe to say that it has been the most memorable, incredible holiday we have ever had!!! And we've had many amazing holidays."
Karen Chaloner, Dog sledding in Arctic Norway
"Everything went like clockwork from the moment we contacted you. We were delighted with our welcome, food, warmth. Your pre-trip information, your representatives. In fact just everything. We would certainly recommend Arcturus as a firm to deal with for a memorable holiday in every respect."
Evina Montgomery, Explore Dividalen, dog sledding in Norway
"It was a very special holiday and the activity of dog sledging is amazing. The break was exactly the right length of time for beginners and our Norwegian hosts and guides were excellent."
Stephen and Elaine Bailey, Dog sledging in Dividalen
"The equipment provided locally was great – we were warm, dry and comfortable in our suits and boots. The dogs are incredible, always keen to go and tireless. It was obvious the guys knew them very well and respected each individual dog for its attributes. Of course I cried like a baby when we waved goodbye to them all from the Ice Hotel… And finally, how could I forget! On the last night of our dog sledding we had a fantastic viewing of the northern lights. Fiona thank you very much for arranging the trip which all went so smoothly."
Jude Perry and John Verschaeren, Dog sledge The King's Way: Crossing Norway into Sweden

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Loews Atlanta Hotel
Loews Atlanta is situated right in the heart of Midtown, near Piedmont Park and the best the city has to offer.
- Check in: 4 PM | Check out: 12 PM
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Last week, I disgraced myself by using the column to publish intimate details of my lurid sex life and elegantly calling it "The Daddy Diaries: Hot Sex in the Golden Years." Now that the furor has died down a bit and I'm almost ready to go out in public again, I've crazily decided to run part two of this sordid saga, mainly because last week's entry teasingly ended with "to be continued." To keep my word, I've written "Daddy Diaries II: More Whoring in Pampers" and it's undoubtedly the most harrowing sequel since Saw II. I want you to read it—to learn, to shriek, to admonish, and to send me flowers and condoms. This time, it's personal! This time, you'll read about a hustler, a barebacker, and a slut! And they're three different people! Enjoy—and please don't judge. If I can throw all judgement to the wind, then so can you, honey.
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HTC One M8 (2014) Gaming Demo
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What makes the HTC One M8 a more appealing gaming device over other mobile devices? Is it the amazing screen quality? Nope, but it looks great. The portability? No, but it's convenient to have your phone also as your mobile gaming device. It's the dual front facing speakers. Of course it has a very powerful processor and GPU that runs any game easily but the front speakers are loud and sound amazing. As for general gaming performance, see how it handles for yourself in the gaming demo video below.


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Participating in NorWHO also involves enjoying your time in Copenhagen and getting involved in the social activities that are arranged by the organising committee for the evenings after the conference.
In previous years, we've arranged boat tours of Copenhagen, craft brewery visits, film nights, and dinners. To celebrate the closing of the simulation the final night features a formal dinner.


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The thought of renovating an old or derelict House and bringing it back to life with the potential of added value is to most very exciting.
Having done may Renovation projects there are many lessons to learn along the way. Some projects were cosmetic and easy and some more structural and complicated.
One thing is for sure; proper planning is key for stress free and successful House renovation project. The last thing we want to regret things we have done do to poor planning.


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Suhey Ortega is a first generation Mexican American and college student at Arizona State University studying Interdisciplinary Studies focusing on Sustainability and Transborder Chican@/Latin@ Studies. She is involved in many organizations such as the ASU Outdoors Club, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association, and her University's Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. As a Student Conservation Association alumna, Suhey worked at Gateway National Recreation Area in New Jersey to interpret water safety programs for Spanish speaking visitors. She hopes to bridge the gap between underrepresented groups and is excited to work this summer with the Southeast Office to understand and implement Hispanic/Latinx based programs across national parks. Suhey enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, and embracing hers and others culture!
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Written by Josh Ballard on 15th September 2017
Category: SilverDoor news
There are many reasons for the success of a business, but we see it as no great coincidence that many of the world's leading companies have one thing in common: a strong company culture.
A company's culture refers to its beliefs and ideas and they can be massively beneficial for the overall happiness and productivity of both employees and customers alike.
If you're interested in the quirky company culture lessons we can learn from some really successful companies, keep reading for 15!
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It's nice of them to admit it.sjhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274756123130437917.post-66102804729437473912007-12-21T14:58:00.000-08:002007-12-21T16:26:48.519-08:00Windows XP SP3 UpdateNaturally Microsoft is encouraging users to upgrade to Vista from XP. While Vista SP1 is due soon XP SP3 is also expected to follow soon afterwards. Here is a quote from Microsoft's description of Windows XP SP3;

This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers' experience with the operating system.

So I guess Vista provide large number of functionalities that significantly change customer's experience? Check out this hilarious review from a .NET programmer who "upgraded" from Vista to XP.sjhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274756123130437917.post-8582202852536225322007-12-21T03:57:00.001-08:002007-12-21T04:28:12.461-08:00Earthquake felt in Christchurch
Another earthquake is felt in New Zealand, this time to the east of Christchurch region. This comes a day after the major earthquake that hit Gisborne region resulting in extensive structural damage in the Gisborne region.

GeoNet has recorded a Richter magnitude of 3.6 at 0:33 am local time, comparatively the Gisborne earthquake yesterday recorded a magnitude of 6.6.
sjhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274756123130437917.post-83746947257422824782007-12-19T02:12:00.000-08:002007-12-19T02:28:50.829-08:00Biggest Tech Disappointments of 2007From on-demand video services that were overly demanding, to underwhelming operating-system updates, 2007 was full of disappointments. We surveyed the landscape and polled some old friends to come up with the 15 products, companies, and industries that left the most sour taste in our mouths. From last to first, here's our list of the year's biggest losers. Read 'em and weep.

It's coming to the end of the year and PC World looks at the biggest disappointments of the year. Yes, Vista is there and along with Apple Leopard, Microsoft Zune and Facebook. Some unexpected products and services are there too, you can find the article here.sjhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274756123130437917.post-76425594754323291702007-12-14T16:00:00.000-08:002007-12-14T16:31:40.317-08:00What's wrong with Windows Mobile now and how it's going to be fixed"We just got the scoop from Microsoft on Windows Mobile 7 and Windows Mobile 8, the two upcoming platforms that will fix what is undeniably broken about the Windows Mobile platform to date."

Here is an interesting <a href="http://www.blogger.com/Here%20is%20interesting%20article%20outlining%20the%20shortcomings%20of%20Windows%20Mobile%20platform%20in%20terms%20of%20user%20interface%20and%20what%27s%20expected%20in%20WM7%20and%20WM8.%20It%27s%20good%20to%20see%20that%20Windows%20Mobile%20team%20admitting%20that%20they%20have%20focused%20heavily%20on%20the%20enterprise%20users%20and%20not%20on%20ease%20of%20use%20for%20general%20users.%20Nothing%20like%20a%20bit%20of%20competition%20from%20the%20iPhone%20to%20highlight%20the%20importance%20of%20user%20interface%20for%20mobile%20users.">article outlining the shortcomings of Windows Mobile platform in terms of user interface and what's expected in WM7 and WM8. It's good to see that Windows Mobile team admitting that they have focused heavily on the enterprise users and not on ease of use for general users. Nothing like a bit of competition from the iPhone to highlight the importance of user interface for mobile users. This is highlighted by the fact that iPhone's browser account for 0.09% market share while the entire Windows CE product range account only for 0.06%!
sjhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274756123130437917.post-11567530166357544602007-12-08T03:12:00.001-08:002007-12-08T03:25:20.465-08:00User Manual for iPhone?<object height="355" width="425">Saw this on FakeSteveJob's blog. Ever wondered why Apple haven't provided a user/instruction manual with the iPhone? After all my i-mate SP5 comes with a 141 page instruction booklet.

<param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Dp4qe3Ishhw&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Dp4qe3Ishhw&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object>sjhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274756123130437917.post-18249257502658194972007-12-06T05:55:00.000-08:002007-12-06T06:38:50.920-08:00Impending iPhone Firmware Update?Rumor has it that an iPhone firmware update(v1.1.3) is to be released by Apple soon. The most respectable source so far is CNET France, you can find the original article here, and Google translated article here. Another French source can be found here.

This update supposedly includes two new features: voice recorder and portable hard drive function. These features were rumored to be included in last firmware update 1.1.2, but wasn't included in the final release.

This firmware is anticipated by hacker as it may hold the key to unlocking iPhones that came with the new bootloader. However this is only possible if the new firmware includes a new baseband update. More on this as it develops.sjhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274756123130437917.post-43041241179168781332007-12-02T04:50:00.000-08:002007-12-06T05:22:50.716-08:00Choosing a Quality Power Supply for a Midrange Computer
I have been doing some research about the power supply that I'm going to be using in my new build and thought it's worth sharing with other users. Keep in mind that my computer is going to be a midrange build. My main aim here is to keep the cost to a minimum while getting the best performance from quality products.

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Intel Quad Core Q6600<o:p></o:p>

Gigabyte P35-DS3L<o:p></o:p>

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When it comes to power supplies most people either settle with what ever they can afford after spending the budget on other components or settle for the free one that comes with the case. Poor quality PSUs can cause random crashes and other problems, therefore getting a quality PSU is a worthwhile investment.

I chose Corsair HX520W PSU for my build since 520W is sufficient for a single graphic card/Quad Core setup. This unit is actually manufactured by Seasonic who is known to make very reliable and efficient power supplies. Another plus is that this is a modular power supply, which means cable management inside the case is easier.

I was actually under the impression that I needed a power supply in the range of 600W to 700W to run a Quad Core and 8800GT, however you only need to break in to the 700W barrier if you run a SLI/CF setup. This makes me wonder why peoplw by 1000w+ PSUs, surely they would be operating in the low efficiency range. I guess if you can afford it then the efficiency is not a concern. According to AnandTech the manufacturers aren't promoting the lower power models as the margins are lower. That probably explains why all the hardware review sites are reviewing all high power models.

I found this recommended list at silentpcreview and Power Supply Guide at Extreme Overclockers Forum very useful. Also this site has a power calculator that estimates the power required for those future setups.
sjhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274756123130437917.post-57555778341697707842007-11-28T23:56:00.000-08:002007-12-06T05:23:45.690-08:00Introduction
First of all this blog is not about my personal life, in fact I would like to keep my personal detail to a minimum. Now that is out of the way let me continue.

If you look around my blog you may have noticed My Wish List panel to the left. I will briefly explain items in this list, which I think this is an appropriate beginning to my blog. Each of these items is projects that I intend to take on in near future.<o:p></o:p>

New quad core (Intel) computer: This new rig is to replace my existing computer and eventually moved to Windows Vista. I plan to build this rig around an Intel Quad Core 2 Q6600 CPU. However with the imminent release of affordable 45nm CPUs from Intel and new quad core range from AMD, I have decided to wait until early next year. <o:p></o:p>

Xbox media centre: This is based on the original Xbox (not Xbox 360), and since it is dirt cheap to buy a second hand Xbox, it can be easily converted to a media center which can stream video over a network. Fortunately now you don't have to do any physical modifications (mod chipping) to the Xbox as software exploits is used to install open source media software. If anyone is interested there is good guide about it in LifeHacker.<o:p></o:p>

HTPC with Freeview: I'm not quite sure about the specs of this rig, but it's going to be a MediaPortal based setup, similar to what's posted here.<o:p></o:p>

So, if anyone has any comments on any of the above projects feel free to leave a comment below.
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Sister Swan and I have been sinking hours into Dragon Quest Builders. The fun times that are being had are insane. Lots of comedies of errors, like that time I worked myself out of my clothes.
Yes. I worked so hard and battled monsters, that my simple wayfarer's clothes disintegrated. I was smashing up a ruined castle, you see. And well, a little wiz biz guy attacked. Suddenly, I found myself near nekkid.
Then I went to the roof (I made myself some leather armor, don't worry about it) and went to town on the castle tiled roof. I fell through in my eagerness and plunged to my death below. Some may say it was greediness. Whatever. I need that stuff, alright?
This togetherness my sister and I have been having remind of the days she played Tales of Destiny with me. She was in my battle party, and while I was hard at work trying to win a fight, I'd look over and see her character searching for gald (money) instead of helping me. Best sister I ever had.
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Spent Convictions – How Long Do They Stay on My Record in SA?
If you've been convicted of a crime in South Australia, you'll likely be aware that your conviction will be on your criminal record. But after a certain period of time, convictions can become spent convictions and won't be disclosed in criminal history checks.
The Spent Convictions Act 2009 (SA)
The Spent Convictions Act 2009 (SA) outlines which convictions will become spent and how this occurs.
An adult conviction will automatically become spent after 10 years (from the date of the conviction) if:
- it wasn't a sex-related offence, and
- involved fewer than 12 months of imprisonment or a penalty not involving imprisonment.
Sex-related offences can only become spent if 10 years have passed since the conviction and no imprisonment was involved. An application will need to be made to the court in order for an eligible sex-related conviction to become spent.
Juvenile convictions (non-sex related) can become spent if the term of imprisonment was shorter than 24 months, and five years have passed since the conviction.
Some circumstances demand spent convictions be disclosed, especially with regards to employment in particular areas.
These exceptions include cases in relation to:
- caring for children and vulnerable people,
- parole boards,
- emergency services, and
- justice and commonwealth agencies.
A full list can be found in schedule one of the Spent Convictions Act 2009.
Preventing disclosure
If you're applying for a position working with children or vulnerable people, or a position that involves taking a character test, you can apply to have your spent conviction not disclosed. A magistrate will look into the application and decide whether your case warrants not having the conviction disclosed. If your application is rejected, you must wait two years to reapply.
It is an offence for someone with access to conviction records to disclose a spent conviction, with the maximum penalty a $10,000 fine.
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This week, we shut down the coffee roaster for a few hours and did some much needed maintenance. We replaced some parts before they failed and tuned it up so that it now roasts with a smile. However, we allowed too much space between the face of the roaster and the roasting drum. For 10 hours yesterday, about 5 lbs.beans dropped into a pan inside the roaster and accumulated all day long. There were so many orders to complete that I could not shut off the roaster, let it cool down and then fix the problem. I decided to place all of the beans that accumulated in the roaster pan into a bucket and Julie named it the "Mystic Blend." I roasted the full 5lbs today after fixing the roaster.
So, with mystery blends, there are two possible outcomes. One, it's horrible and barely palatable. Two, it's one of the best coffee blends I have ever tasted. The outcome was fortunately the latter of the two. Get it while it lasts because it tastes like a chocolate milk shake- notes of banana, chocolate, and milky cocoa creaminess. I call this a great mistake.


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New Entrant Politician defeats Serving Reps Member In Adamawa ApC Primary
New entrant politician defeats serving Reps member in Adamawa APC primary
By Baba Yakubu Adamawa 9/10/2l018
A young politician, Jafar Magaji has defeated the serving House of Representatives member of Mubi North/Mubi South/Maiha Federal constituency, Rep. Abdulrahman Shuaibu in the just concluded APC primaries.
Magaji pulled 392 votes to emerged winner of the primary election held in Mubi.
Usman Bodes, a retired senior naval officer came second with 248 votes, followed by a former Commissioner and House of Assembly member, Ibrahim Sajoh Gella who scored 134 votes.
Rep. Abdurrahman Shuaibu tagged behind all the aspirants with 127 votes.
Speaking after his victory, Magaji who thanked the delegates and APC members for the confidence reposed in him said he would not disappoint them.
Magaji urged other aspirants to join hands with him in working for the parties victory at all levels in the 2019 general elections.
"As a youth, I will place priority on youth empowerment and other people oriented programmes and legislation," Magaji said.
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Again Boko Haram Attacks Babbangida, Yobe State
Again Boko Haram Attacks Babbangida, Yobe State
By Mohammed Usman Damaturu
Armed men suspected to be members of the dreaded Boko Haram, on Saturday attacked Babbangida community in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe.
The State Police Public Relation Officer, Dungus Abdulkareem, who spoke to newsmen in Damaturu, said the incident occurred around 4 pm and the insurgents came in four Hilux vans, disrupting the market with sporadic gunshots forcing the Divisional Police Officer and his men to make a strategic withdrawal from the area.
The PPRO also disclosed that he later lost contact with his DPO in the area, who he suspected ran for safety where there was no telephone network.
"The preliminary report I got from our DPO in Babbangida was that Boko Haram came into the town loaded with four Hilux vehicles and opened fire causing pandemonium in the village market.
"My DPO was later unreachable and I suspected he had to look for safety. I later got him and he told me that he saw the town in smoke from where he was and therefore could not give me the extent of damage in the area," Mr Abdulkareem said.
Mr Abdulkareem also said that "I gathered that an air force jet came around 5.30 pm but the boys rather hibernated inside the town and refused to leave. I don't have details of the exploits of the jet but I will furnish you with every necessary information as soon as I have it," Mr Abdulkareem said.
Adamu, a driver who was transporting bread to Babbangida, also confirmed the incident saying that he abandoned his vehicle loaded with bread and ran for safety.
I heard the gunshots and later saw the insurgents approaching us as I was approaching Babangida from Damaturu. I immediately stopped and left my car full of bread and ran into the bush," he narrated.
Babbangida is 50 km northeast from Damaturu, the state capital and has come under attack by the insurgents, many times.
Medical Association Urges Full Implementation of Medical Residency Training Act to Address Challenges in the Health Sector in Borno
Medical Association urges full implementation of Medical Residency Training Act to address challenges in the health sector in Borno
By Madu Mohammed, Maiduguri
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Borno state chapter has urged for the full implementation of Medical Residency Training Act in addressing numerous challenges in the health sector in the state.
The President of the NMA in the Borno state chapter, Dr. Ali Mohammad-Ramat who disclosed this at the 2020 Annual Physician's Week on Tuesday in Maiduguri said that the call was imperative to address the challenges bedevilling the health sector especially in getting skilled human resources.
Dr Ramat said that the physician week was an annual long week events of the Nigerian Medical Association(NMA), to celebrate medical personnels contribution to effective healthcare services delivery and research in Nigeria.
Mohammad-Ramat explained that it also provided an opportunity for medical personnels to review events of the health sector during the past twelve months and identify areas of possible improvement.
He said that the NMA in this year's Physicians week celebration was deeply concerned with the increasing trend of suicide among Nigerians and the mortality ravaged by the COVID-19 pandamic.
"It is for this reason that the 2020 physician week celebration themed Strategies for Health System Recovery During COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, while the Sub-theme is Dental caries,", Dr Ramat added.
He lamented that the COVID-19 pandamic has been spreading rapidly globally, with a considerable impact on the global morbidity, mortality and healthcare utilisation as well as social and economic dislocation of families, communities, state and country', stressing that the implementation of the medical residency training in the state teaching hospital would go along way in mitigating the impact pose by the challenges.
Mohammad-Ramat also explained that another neglected public health diseases in Nigeria was the burden of dental services, despite advances in the practices, adding that the number of workforce of health personnel's in the state was a clear indications that they are inadequate to achieve the Universal Health Coverage in the state.
The NMA therefore, urged the federal government to redeemed it pledge of allocation 15 percent of it budget allocations to the health in order to address challenges in the sectors.
Also speaking, Dr. Joseph Jatau, a former Chief Medical Director, said that the residency training when fully implemented in the state would produce a great number of Specialist in various fields which would go along way to alleviate the problems militating against the provision of modern and sound healthcare services to the people.
He explained that the residency training would also save the state government alots of funds used to sponsor doctors for specialised in various fields abroad which had brought huge financial burden to the state, stressing that the huge resources saved in the trainings could be use to further improve the health institutions or re-channeled to other people's oriented projects thereby making healthcare available to all.
"The residency training will also open room for research activities, especially in collaboration with the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, where postgraduate students will be trooping into the institution for knowledge oriented programmes.", he added.
He lamented that mal-distribituon, poor skills-mix, and limited capacity were other challenges faced across the different health workers categories and cardres in addition to gross urban and rural disparities existing in the distribution of available human resources between LGAs, adding that the worsened security challenges and lack of requisite manpower, particularly doctors, worst of which was the unavailability of the required specialist and consultants.
"Borno has a projected population of 5,860, 200, million, according to the 2006 National Population Commission's census. More than half of this population are women (50.8 percent), 20 percent are under 5, 22 percent are women of child bearing age (15-49) and five percent are pregnant women.. The state has also total fertility rate of 6.1 percent while frequent unplanned pregnancies pose high risk of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality due to a weak health system and protracted crises situation in the state", he further pointed out.
He said "People of the state over the past decade have surffered serious security challenges culminating in Humanitarian crises ranging from displacement, economic hardship unemployment which has imposed public health issues on the population.. These problems have led to increased demand on health needs of the people and this requires concerted efforts toward rebuilding and sustaining the health resources of the stage."
"Luckily, sound healthcare service to the citizenry is on the very top priority of the Borno Government to ensure that no citizen is left out of the sound health care services, through the establishment of the Contributory Healthcare Scheme,"he said.
Jatau said that Borno state has been among the leading states in terms of meeting the existing health facilities but it's efforts were compromised by inadequate staffing, adding that Based on the RAMS 2018 report, the state has about 810 facilities, comprising of about 85 Primary Health Care Hospitals, 317 health clinics, 294 health posts, 57 IDPs clinics, 3 Tertiary Hospitals and 53 Secondary Health Facilities but lamented that only 424 of the Health facilities were fully functional, nothing that 64 percent hospitals were damaged by the insurgents.
While listing four dimension of achieving a sustainable health care workforce which included availability of competence, responsiveness and productivity, he said "Looking at the health indices in Borno state, there is a need for delibrate policy for achieving both number and quality of Specialist for qualitative and affordable healthcare to the growing population of the stage.
He commended Gov. Babagana Zulum for constituting a high powered Committee to develop a blue print for an establishment of a State University Teaching Hospital with a view toward providing effective, qualitative and affordable healthcare to the people of the state.
Taimako, CDI, Engages 150 Youths On Peace Building
Taimako,_CDI, Engages 150 Youths On Peace Building
By Baba Saleh, Damaturu
Taimako Community Development Initiative in conjunction with European Union, British Council Managing Conflict programme in the Northeast have engaged 150 youths in lesson sharing workshop on peace building.
Speaking at the workshop in Damaturu the Executive Director Taimako_CDI Gambo Garba Muhammad disclosed that the training was aimed at increasing the knowledge of the youths on conflict management and peace promotion.
He said the project was to support implementation of initiatives that will address local drivers of conflict such as drug abuse, sexual and gender based violence and other form of anti social behaviour.
Under same project, he said about 7 dialogue sessions were earlier held in the three targeted LGA's of Bade, Damaturu and Geidam all aimed at shaping the minds of the youths to shun any form violence and avoid been recruited by the insurgents.
In their separate remarks at the occasion the Emir of Damaturu, Alhaji Shehu Hashimi II represented by the village head of Gwange, Alhaji Muhammad Ramat and The state commissioner of police Yahaya Sahabo Abubakar thanked Taimako_CDI for carrying the youths from both genders on peace building inititives.
The commissioner of women affairs represented by the Deputy Director Human resource, Zanna Bura Aji Baitu has charged the participants to keep to the lessons learnt and continue to strive for peaceful coexistance in all their dealings.
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Dates/time are in the following format: 2/14/2011 24:00
I need "0" to appear betweein the times of 07:00 and 21:30 and "100" to appear otherwise.
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There's always loads of fun things to do at the British Museum and coming up is a cool digital activity for families.
Use a green screen and Photoshop to create your own ancient Greek Olympic champion's portrait!
You'll event get to print it so you can take it home.
The event is free, but there are limited places. It's suitable for ages 7+ and the activity takes 30 – 40 minutes.
Event Info:
Location: Samsung Digital Discovery Centre, British Museum
Time: 11.30 – 15.30
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- adjective figuratively mentally dark;
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Her "cimmerian light" work had her walking through a landscape of shade and light contained in bowls, in shimmering cloth and on a glistening wire sculpture that rose 20 feet high.
U-Md. faculty attempt to bring high-concept dance down to earth
This might get some raised eyebrows (not the "People's Eyebrow," Darius), but since we're on the subject of wrestlers and Conan, I've always wanted to see Triple H in the role of the cimmerian.
For all this they had emerged from that cimmerian darkness in which they had lived so long, and the dawn of better things, of more stable government, of some elementary recognition of the rights of those governed, was beginning to show above the murky horizon.
"Very good, sir," answered the old chief as he lifted his podgy legs over the coaming of the hatchway, prior to burying himself in the cimmerian darkness of the opening, wherein Mr Fosset and his men had already vanished.
The Frenchwoman, by virtue of centuries of activity, in the world and in the field, has become an expert in the art of knowing her man; she has not worked by his side, under the burn of the noon sun, or in the cimmerian darkness of the shop-rear, counting the pennies, for nothing.
With cimmerian blackness on all sides of them, and a chaotic tunnel ahead, they were happy.
There was a flight of steps ending in cimmerian darkness.
'It appeared to us,' he says, 'so grey, so cimmerian and so dead that we shuddered at it as at a ghost.
Is thy beacon in very truth a star; shining eternal in our cimmerian sky, a guide infallible to life's worn voyager; or a wandering fire such as the foolish follow, -- a lying flame that leads the trusting traveler to his loss?
"Who's there below?" repeated the captain, endeavouring to pierce the cimmerian darkness by waving the lighted lantern about and holding it as far down the hatchway as his arm could reach.
Blurb on the back of A Wave by John Ashbery says:
"The charm of Ashbery's urbane style—so various, so beautiful, so new—persists throughout A Wave, and will induce the rereadings the poem demands. It is a style that resists, in its glowing reflectiveness, the approaching darkness of the cimmerian moment."
—Helen Vendler, The New York Review of Books
John Ashbery uses the word "cimmerian" in his 22 page-long Poem called A WAVE, which is printed in his book, also titled A WAVE, published by Viking Press (New York) in 1984. It can be found on page 81. I will quote only a part of the 10-line-long sentence in which it appears:
"...So always there is a small remnant
Whose lives are congruent with their souls
And who ever afterward know no mystery in it,
the CIMMERIAN moment in which all lives, all destinies
And incompleted destinies were swamped
As though by a giant wave that picks itself up
Out of a calm sea and retreats again into nowhere
Once its damage is done."
A "mythical" people also named Cimmerians are described in Book 11, 14 of Homer's Odyssey as living beyond the Oceanus, in a land of fog and darkness, at the edge of the world and the entrance of Hades. Most likely they were unrelated to the Cimmerians of the Black Sea.


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August saw Usain Bolt smash an athletics villain (twice), England regain The Ashes and the Premier League get back under way.
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Bayern Munich and Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be out of action until January after sustaining a foot injury for the second time in six months, the Bavarians said on Tuesday.
Bayern said in a statement that the 31-year-old had suffered a "repeat hairline fracture of the metatarsal in his left foot" during a training session on Monday.
He underwent surgery early on Tuesday which involved setting the fracture with a plate, the club added. Neuer suffered a similar injury to the same foot in April.
"We're incredibly sorry for him," said Bayern's chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
"The operation went perfectly, which is the most important thing for now. We and our captain are now looking to the future. Manuel will be back to his previous best and available to us again in January."
Bayern, Bundesliga champions for the past five seasons, have taken nine points from their first four games and face Schalke 04 away later on Tuesday.
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The Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale has initiated Amendment 207 to create a new Development
Contribution Area and update the scheme text and maps accordingly.
The Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale has initiated Amendment 208 to align Town Planning
Scheme 2 with the new Byford Local Development Strategy and Byford District Structure Plan
by updating the provisions of the Byford Development Area, include a revised version of the
Byford Developer Contribution Plan and amend the scheme maps accordingly.
The Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale has initiated Amendment 209 to update and align Town
Planning Scheme 2 with the new Mundijong Local Development Strategy and Mundijong
District Structure Plan by updating scheme provisions, preparation of a Developer Contribution
Plan and amending the scheme map accordingly.
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has initiated Amendment 98 introduce clear requirements and
standards for consideration of light industrial uses on properties within the 'Extensive
Residential' zone and limit the number of commercial vehicles that may park on residential
Rezoning from Tourism to Residential R15 zone, consistent with surrounding residential
The City of Joondalup has initiated Amendment 1 to rezone Sunlander Drive, Currambine
from 'Residential' to 'Commercial' and 'Mixed Use'.
The City of Wanneroo has initiated Amendment 173 to rezone Lot 250 Burbridge Avenue,
Koondoola from the 'Civic and Cultural' zone to the 'Commercial' zone; and recode the
Koondoola Neighbourhood Centre from 'R20' to 'R60'.
The City of Nedlands has initiated Amendment 214 to amend the scheme text to insert
'Additional Use' for Lot 381 (45) Carrington Street, Nedlands to allow for a Child Care Centre.
The City of Rockingham has initiated Amendment 164 to update Schedule No.11 of the
Scheme. This will ensure consistency between the adopted Community Infrastructure Plan
2018-2028 and the Development Contribution Plan 2.
The Shire of Tammin has initiated Local Planning Scheme 2 (LPS2) to align with the Planning
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2033, A Van's Odyssey, Una Odisea en la Furgoneta | Never Stop Dreaming!
Today i found something totally unexpected my friends! Well let me tell you that the entire day has been really extraordinary and unexpected in every way. And all thanks to a funny outdated GPS device! Because we were supposed to take a wormhole shortcut to Titan but hey we made a little mistake and we ended up in Barcelona instead!
What happened next is hard to describe, find it on the video below.
2033. Huge Economy Crisis.
MASA (Massive Agency of Solitary Astronauts) sends a yellow Van with an outdated GPS to find help.
In the Horsehead Nebula they try to take a wormhole shortcut to land in Saturn's moon Titan, but the Van falls in the wrong wormhole and lands on a beach in Barcelona.
Professional astronaut Volandino Gonzalez will struggle against his own spacesuit unaware of the incredible event that is about to happen..
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How to Attract Your Ideal Visitor to Your Tradeshow Display
Attracting the ideal visitor to your trade show displays begins well before the day of the show. With a few proactive initiatives and show-day follow-up, you can leave less of your booth attendance to staff and start attracting potential customers.
Preshow Marketing
Preshow marketing can be an effective way of driving interest in your company. Many trade shows today have Twitter hashtags, for example, to which you can refer when making Tweets about your upcoming trade show displays.
Starting conversations on social media sites or joining existing ones in anticipation of the show can help you isolate potential visitors and learn something about them and their interests before show time. At the show, you'll match a face with the name and, because of your previous discussions, will be more likely to earn a visit.
Game Day Face-Time
Remember, your trade show displays' best asset is the face-to-face sales time you have with potential clients. Once you've attracted your ideal visitor you don't want to lose them too quickly to another booth or distraction. Do some research and know as much about your ideal visitor as possible. Study the show program and know what education sessions will be popular. Be aware of keynote speakers so that you can initiate a timely and interesting conversation with prospects.
Other staff tips for engaging and retaining visitors:
- Have a few introductory questions prepared that cannot be answered with yes or no.
- Remember that each visitor is important and should be treated as such. If, for whatever reason, a discussion has to be cut short, offer to follow up and do so.
- Standing staffers are better than seated ones. Standing allows for more engagement and mobility while generally showing more interest in your visitors unless, of course, they can pull up a seat next to you.
- Breathe and stay relaxed.
- Smile. (Let's hope you don't have to teach your team this technique.)
Do you need help with your trade show strategy? Let's Talk.
Vacuuming Is Not Something to Overlook at Your Trade Show
It is no secret that exhibiting at trade shows, while widely considered the best dollar-for-dollar marketing investment, are chock full of costs. When it comes to saving money at shows, the devil is certainly in the details. Sometimes you can grossly over pay for services you might not think about until you even get to the show.
When exhibiting, people are going to be coming and going in and out of your booth all day for as many days as you are exhibiting. If you have carpet, you are probably going to need to think about vacuuming if you want to keep your booth presentable. If you are not careful, this can result in major costs for you once you get on the floor.
One of my clients, a software company based in California, was exhibiting at a five-day show in Chicago. They had a carpeted 20' x 40' booth, so they knew they were going to need some vacuuming services. When they requested this service, we looked into the hall for vacuuming prices. Having the booth vacuumed once every night by the hall would have cost our client over $1000!
Most trade shows will allow you to vacuum your own booth, but if you want someone else to do it, you must use the designated contractor.
Instead of having our client pay such a ridiculous price for something that one of their staff members could do in less than 10 minutes we came up with a solution. We simply made space in one of the shipping crates and included a vacuum cleaner that could be assembled on the floor and then stored in their trade show booth. Their carpet was swept every day for the show, they got the word out about their new products, and the show was a success.
Scheduling Tradeshow Staff
Scheduling and keeping track of booth staffers is a vital bit of information that should not be overlooked during tradeshow preparation. Planning should begin well in advance of the show.
A master schedule binder should be created that includes:
- All planned meetings in the booth, including times and attendees
- A list of booth staffer responsibilities, assigning tasks, and a designated time to perform tasks
- A detailed log of times staffers will be in the booth, on break, or dining.
This binder will be most useful if it is kept at the main reception counter for any staffer to view. A master log of meetings should indicate who the attendee plans to see, and what will be discussed. If a private or semi-private meeting is in order, a conference room or sit down area should be available for guests and staff. Log these times accordingly, and block out conference rooms for this time slot. Some exhibit managers will even go as far to know the potential dollar amount in revenues each and every planned visitor could mean to the company. This is incredibly valuable information to share with all booth staffers, so when an important guest walks in, they are treated cordially and respectfully.
Use your schedule to make responsibilities clear to all staff. If a different group of staff is assigned to setting up, or prepping the booth prior to the show, demand that they be there on time. During the show, indicate who will lock up, power down laptops, and secure valuables at the end of the day. Make sure everyone knows who has locking storage keys, and where they are to be found. Have a crew come in early on days two and three, to power-up, check that everything is working, clean-up, and wipe down any dirty areas. Make sure that the booth is absolutely "show ready" ten minutes prior to the show floor opening.
Have a master phone list available in your binder as well. All staffer phones and emails should be easily available to any and all people in the booth. Include arrival/departure times for each staffer, hotel lodging information, and an emergency contact for each staffer. Be sure to have staffers notify someone if they are running late, or may miss a meeting. Someone else may need to cover for them in the event they cannot make an important meeting, otherwise, an attendee may be put-off and not return. Make sure to include anyone hosting or attending a press conference, and, if it is off location, indicate where and in what rooms. It is critical to know where key people are at all times.
It may sound like a bit of extra work prior to the show, and your schedule can be as simple or complex as you choose, but the time spent is well worth the investment. You will find that adding this level of organization will result in a more organized, responsible, and thoughtful staff, better prepared to meet any challenges on an oftentimes hectic show floor.
Staff Your Trade Show Exhibit to Make the Sale!
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You've done everything brilliantly. Your new trade show exhibit has arrived and is set up. Your product displays are stunning. Your agency put together collateral that will impress your prospects. Everything is set for the show opening — or is it?
The majority of buyers only attend one or two trade shows a year, and they come to the show planning to make buying decisions. Plan ahead so you have the right team to close the sale.
Are you properly staffed?
Most people are aware that having a well-trained trade show exhibit staff is one of the keys to trade show success. But it is just as important to be properly staffed.
Make sure you have the right staffing mix at the show. What functions need to be represented? Do you need technical staff or product specialists to support your sales team? Augment your trade show exhibit team with home office staff who are on call and available to answer questions and provide information to key prospects.
Do you have enough staff to cover the booth?
Even in a small trade show exhibit, it is ideal to have at least two people at your booth all the times so that one person is free to leave the booth and interact with attendees as they are walking by. If you are trapped in your booth waiting for them to come to your trade show exhibit, you will miss key prospects.
Make sure your team maximizes downtime
There is a lot of downtime at a trade show. Some experts estimate that as much as 90% of the time exhibitors spend at a trade show is wasted. Organize lead follow-up activities so that they can be done from the exhibit floor during these idle periods. Send out follow-up emails to prospects. Gather information to answer questions from prospects and get these answers to prospects before the show ends. Meet with the press to generate some proactive PR for your company. Have your team communicate trade show news to key prospects who could not attend the show from the trade show floor.
The right team is the essential element
Put the right team in a great trade show exhibit. Give them the training and tools they need to succeed and you will increase your trade show sales.
Study concludes Face-to-Face Trade Shows Capture Attention Best
As companies look to find ways to make every marketing dollar work harder, some trade show exhibitors have tried to reduce expenses by participating in virtual trade shows. Initial results have shown that virtual trade shows generate few leads and a higher percentage of unqualified leads. Now a report from Cornell University has started to shed some light on the behavioral effect of live vs. virtual meetings.
The Center for Hospitality Research at Cornell University recently released a report, The Future of Meetings: The Case or Face to Face, that concluded, "The intangibles of face-to-face meetings can be more potent than virtual and online technology when it comes to capturing the imaginations and enthusiasm of attendees."
The study authors found that "real" events hold the attention of attendees and allow the formation of valuable personal relationships making trade shows, conventions and corporate events well worth the investment.
The report stated, "Large face-to-face meetings and events are the best option when a business or organization needs to capture attention necessary for a new or different strategy, relationship or product."
The report concluded that face-to-face events are the best option for:
- Capturing attention: Attendees have fewer distractions on the exhibit floor and are less tempted to check e-mails or do other multi-tasking chores than they would when taking part in a virtual event.
- Inspiring a positive emotional climate: Attendees like to associate with their peers. Even people working on virtual technology attend physical conferences.
- Networking and relationship building: Socializing and making new friends in an industry can have great appeal. Experts predict informal networks of people within an organization that are bonded by a group loyalty will become even more important than traditional chains of command as the economy recovers.
The entire report can be found at Cornell's Center for Hospitality Research website.
Know your Trade Show Terms
It's hard to walk the walk, when you can't talk the "talk" of the trade show world. We're making it easier on you by creating a free downloadable glossary of terms, containing all the terms you need to know to look like a pro at your next trade show.
Here are just a few of trade show terms you'll need to know to feel and sound like a real trade show insider:
Advanced Order- An order for show services sent to the contractor before actual move in.
Baffle- The partition to control light, air, sound or traffic flow.
Bill of Lading- Document or form listing goods to be shipped.
Blanket Wrap- Non-crated freight shipped via van line covered in protective blankets or padding.
Bone Yard- Equipment storage area at an exhibition hall.
Chevron- Type of cloth used for backdrops.
Consignee- The person to whom goods are shipped.
Corkage- The charge placed on beer, liquor, and win brought into the facility but purchased elsewhere. The charge sometimes includes glassware, ice, and mixers.
C.W.T.- Hundredweight- A measurement of the weight of exhibit freight. Usually 100 lbs.
Drayage- The unloading of your shipment at an exhibit hall, transporting it to your booth, storing and returning your empty crates and cartons, and reloading your shipment at the close of the show.
Duplex Outlet- Double electrical outlet.
Floater- Worker(s) used by a foreman to help assigned labor for short periods of time.
Foam Core- Lightweight material with a Styrofoam center used for signs, decorating, and exhibit construction.
Four-Hour Call- Minimum work period for which union labor must be paid.
I & D- Install and dismantle.
Infringement- Use of floor space outside exclusive booth area.
Marshalling Yard- Check-in area for trucks delivering exhibit material.
Pegboard panel- Framed panel of perforated hardboard. Pipe and
Drape- Tubing with drapes that separate exhibit booths.
Pro-Number- Number assigned by the freight forwarders to a single shipment; used in all cases where reference is made to the shipment.
Staging Area- Area adjacent to main event area for setup, dismantling, and temporary storage.
Stanchions- Decorative posts that hold markers or flags to define traffic areas. Ropes or chains may be attached.
Union Steward- On-site union official.
WARP, WEFT, & BIAS- The three ways fabric stretches, length, width and diagonal.
Yaw- Key stoning effect on a projection.
But wait, there's more. For a complete list of terms to know, download the FREE Glossary of Trade Show Exhibit Terms!
Trade Show Secrets to Success
For small businesses, trade shows can be a great opportunity to reach out to a targeted audience and deliver your marketing message. The goal, of course, is to ultimately convert potential sales leads into satisfied, happy customers.
Despite brutal economic conditions, trade shows still offer a significant payoff for small businesses. Even in today's business world of websites, social media, emails and voicemails, trade shows still offer one of the best opportunities for companies to build relationships with face-to-face contact.
Let's take a look at some trade show secrets (shhh, don't tell anyone) that could help your company succeed in the trade show world, regardless of your budget.
Pick a show in a vertical, niche market. Instead of exhibiting at a trade show at which all your competitors will be, fighting to gain the attention of the same audience, pick an offbeat, smaller show. Every business has smaller, vertical markets in which they would like to gain a foothold. The advantage is these shows typically will cost less, and you can focus on delivering your message to a new audience, not on besting your competitors' efforts.
Don't listen to the hype. Instead of relying on the word of salespeople desperate to sell you a booth, talk to other exhibitors to find out what type of experience they've had not only working with the exhibit management but also the results they have experienced from exhibiting.
Attend the event first. If you're considering exhibiting at a really large (read: expensive) trade show, attend it first. Walk the floor and ask both the attendees and the exhibitors about their experience at the show. Find out whether they felt attending or exhibiting was worth their time and money.
Skip new trade shows. Don't invest in unproven commodities, especially in these tough economic times when even the larger shows can struggled for survival. Save your trade show budget for shows with a proven track record of success that you know can deliver the ROI you need to justify the expense.
Speak up. If you're a small business with limited resources, exhibiting at trade shows might be beyond your economic means. That doesn't mean you can't add trade shows to your marketing mix. Contact the show management and inquire as to any possible opportunities to be a speaker or panel expert.
Get them while they're hot. After the show is over, don't let months go by before contacting sales prospects. Follow up with those attendees who took the time to stop by and hear your company's pitch within two weeks of the show.
The Key to Tradeshow Exhibit Success: Location, Location, Location
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When you're planning for the upcoming year of trade shows, it's important to remember that the location of your booth at trade shows can be key to getting the maximum amount of traffic. Lots of traffic can equate to a higher number of qualified sales leads, which you need to justify the expense of attending these shows.
The first step is to plan for the trade show early. When you book early, you'll have more options to choose from for your booth location. If you wait until the last minute, you'll be limited to choosing from whatever booth spots are not sold. The only plus of waiting: you might be able to find out in advance who your neighboring exhibitors will be. If a show doesn't sell out, by booking later, the show organizers might offer that accompanying booth—if vacant—for free or for a greatly reduced price just to fill it.
If a particular show is a success for you, sign up and reserve your spot for the following year's event while at the event or shortly thereafter, which might get you a better location and better deal too. Keep in mind that if you are a returning exhibitor, the event management's sales folks want you back. Use this as a bargaining chip in your negotiations for next year's booth rate and location.
So what are the prime locations when choosing your booth location? Let's take a look at a few of the primo spots that exhibitors crave.
Close to the exit from the restrooms. You might balk at getting seated near the restroom at a restaurant, but tradeshows are an exception. Everyone eventually has to go to the bathroom and as they leave, they are often in strolling mode and more likely to stop.
Adjacent to food kiosks and/or Internet cafes. Be the first booth they see after they grab that cup of coffee, eat that bagel or check their email. Once their hunger is sated or their caffeine withdrawal has ebbed, they will be ready to give you their full, undivided attention.
Close to the entrance/exit of the exhibit hall. It's guaranteed that everyone will have to walk by your booth multiple times a day. Be the first booth they see when they enter the hall, before they are worn out from hours of schlepping up and down the aisles.
End of aisles or on back walls. People often look to see how long aisles are and stop to get their bearings before they embark down an aisle. Seize this opportunity to grab their attention.
How to Choose Effective Trade Show Giveaways
When attendees at trade shows leave your booth, you would like them to leave with a great lasting impression of your company and its products. Giving them a great pitch on your company and an impressive demonstration of your products is an effective way to do that. Another way is to give them something to take home as a way of thanking them for their time and in the process something that will remind them of your company and its products.
These so-called "giveaways," or promotional gifts can be super marketing tools when chosen carefully. Attendees love the idea of getting something for free, whether it's a tote bag, a mug or a random ballpoint pen. Note: yes, attendees will take pens even when they are not intended to be giveaways. Gift giving can build goodwill, be an incentive, communicate a message, and create awareness.
Giveaways should be used to reinforce a company name, core benefit, and image, create a positive feeling, remind attendees of the company name, and to obtain contact information of prospects. Be sure that whatever item you choose as a giveaway, make sure your company logo or name is on it. Enhance your positioning strategy even more by including a branding message, slogan, and phone number as well.
So how do you choose the most memorable ones to use as tradeshow takeaways? One good way is to cross-reference your own promotional ideas with retail items that are trending high at the moment. Do this by surfing through gadget catalogs to see what's being featured. Some item might be all the rage, and while your marketing budget might not be able to splurge on that actual item, popular accessories (a holder, portable speakers, etc.) with your company logo might be.
Also, keep in mind your objective and who exactly will be receiving the giveaway. Will it be used to enhance a theme, convey a specific message, or educate your target audience? Determining a purpose of the giveaway will go a long way towards helping you select the right gift. If you're still stuck, consider consulting a promotional specialist to help you make the right selection.
Another important consideration will be your budget, as giveaway items will vary greatly in price, with quality, quantity, and special orders all impacting overall cost. Once you've determined how much you have to spend, you might also consider ordering the same item for several different shows, as the greater the quantity, the lower the individual unit price will be.
Unique trade show giveaways can help draw prospects to your booth, so make sure your sales prospects know about it in advance. Send them a teaser invite with details of the giveaway, or create a two-piece premium, sending one part out to key prospects before the show and directing them to collect the other half at your booth.
Exhibiting at International Trade Shows
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As a response to the US economy's Great Recession and as protection against future bust cycles, many organizations are increasingly thinking global, looking to expand their businesses into emerging foreign markets. Exhibiting overseas is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to identify the best foreign markets for your company's products and services.
Exhibiting internationally introduces many new challenges for organizations and requires thorough research to determine which ones will attract your target market. A good starting point is the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service (FSC), part of the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
If you're the person put in charge of exhibit management at your company, you need to do your research to make sure your company's significant investment into international trade shows isn't a waste of time and money. Tactics that have proven successful in trade show exhibiting in the U.S. might fall flat in another country.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when exhibiting internationally:
Hire a translator. Probably the most important step is to hire an expert (preferably native-born) translator who not only understands the language but the culture of the country and its people. This person will prove instrumental in helping fine-tune your company's marketing message, slogans, and marketing collateral to assure that your message is effectively delivered to this new audience.
Hire a designer. It might also be a good idea to hire a local designer who understands how this foreign market will interpret the colors, design, symbols, logo, and look of your exhibit. For example, one color might be considered lucky or prosperous in one country, yet might symbolize something completely different or have a negative connotation in another.
Check on technical and safety standards. Before you commit to a foreign show, make sure your products comply with international technical and safety standards, which may vary slightly from those in the U.S. Another important consideration is power requirements. When exhibiting overseas, your electrical equipment might need to be adapted to different power voltage outlets.
When in Rome… Things are done differently in other countries. Be sensitive to how business is conducted and how decisions are made in the host country. Read up on proper business etiquette, how the sales process typically works, and the nuances of relationship building there. In Japan, for example, a handshake at the end of a business meeting is as good as a signed contract.
Exhibiting at an international trade show can bring big benefits and open up an entirely new market for your company's products or services. A savvy planner, however, must do their homework well in advance.
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I'm sorry.
I had the same kind of parents growing up, and a similar experience. I went anorexic when I was 16 but they completely ignored the psychological aspect of it, only took me to a gynocologist because they were terrified I would lose the ability to give birth to children, a woman's one and only purpose for existence, and the doctor only told me to "gain all my weight back". And my anorexia became binge-eating disorder. I struggled with eating disorders and depression for years and they had no idea, never saw any of it, have only cared about my impressive academic records. I fought alone- I'm 25 now and can now say that I beat my disorders on my own, even if traces remain. My life is really limited where I am- I belong to an ultra-conservative culture where I have to live with my parents until I'm married, where ambition other than settling down with a husband is scorned, but I'm going away to grad school next month and I can't wait to start my own life.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, it can be really hard and really disappointing to wait for people to hear you, to really see you. It might never happen. You're young but know that you can take your life in your own hands. You are responsible for making it what you want it, with or without love from your parents or friends. Think of what you can do. Really visualize what you want and go after it. Life is too short to blame people. You sound smart and bright and beautiful and you deserve so much happiness. Don't wait for it- create it.
Don't give up .. Think about the future , you're fifteen , nail school , nail college , and you're home free .. Ul never have to look at your parents again .. Just don't give up .. I'll be your friend ...
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