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Publishers Can't Compete with Google, Amazon & Facebook – So They Should Complement Their Commerce
Publishers -- especially commerce-focused publishers -- can't beat Google, Amazon and Facebook. They're just too big, too powerful, and all-pervasive. To be successful, digital publishers need to augment the experiences that start and end with Google, Amazon, or Facebook. It's time to stop competing and start complementing.
The move to complement rather than compete is not just a benefit to publishers. Amazon, for example, still sees value in publishers' content and audiences. Publishing Executive contributor Peter Houston wrote in his post on how publishers can take advantage of ecommerce opportunities: "Inherent in Amazon's appetite for working with publishers is a recognition of the value in the attention of their audiences and more and more publishers are working to leverage that advantage."
The best way for publishers to play a complimentary and profitable role with platforms is to provide consumers with compelling content that enables them to make buying decisions and offer a seamless way to make purchases.
Facilitate Ecommerce, Focus on Intent
For publishers, joining or complementing the titans of the internet means positioning themselves where they can provide real value through facilitating user intent on their way to and from platforms. For some publishers, this means moving away from early discovery and moving closer to the transaction by opening online stores to sell their own and curated merchandise directly to their audiences. Publishers who have adopted a commerce mindset are going beyond a narrow definition of ecommerce stores. They look to facilitate commerce by providing consumers with compelling content -- such as product insights, unbiased reviews, and feature and price comparison tools — and offer a seamless way to make purchases.
The key to success for these publishers lies in attracting consumers who have purchase intent.
Intent-based buyers don't just fuel the success of online stores -- they attract marketers who are looking for in-market consumers. A publisher's role in this ecommerce scenario is to connect readers with the right product, at the right price, from the right retailer. Doing so provides marketers with a well-informed consumer who is ready to make a purchase.
Content that Leads to Commerce
Here's the kind of content that connects and provides the added value between search and shopping cart, and enables the decision enablement that both consumers and marketers want:
- Product news and reviews need to be rigorous, unbiased, credible, helpful and easy to read
- Price and feature comparison tools are a vital step in the customer journey
- Polls, surveys and white papers add depth to the editorial content and help establish thought leadership
Category-related news and analysis needs to bridge naturally from general consumer interest to products and services that make sense in that context
In addition to content that enables decisions, publishers need to eliminate factors that can distract from a seamless path to purchase, including advertising that is slow or clunky to load and in subject matter that is inappropriate or not tailored to the consumer's preferences.
Open New Revenue Streams, Dive into Data
That brings up another key benefit of bringing the buyer and seller together through compelling content for affiliate marketing partners. Done right, you've opened a new revenue stream that lessens your reliance on revenue earned in a volatile ad market.
By connecting the in-market consumer to the right marketers through compelling content, publishers will foster marketplace interactions between buyer and seller that can be tracked, analyzed and, with that data, improved upon. Publishers in the content and commerce space need to be looking at their numbers on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure they are achieving the value needed to both sides of the marketplace.
The old publishing model was to create the content to attract a bunch of eyeballs and connect them with advertisers, but in today's turbulent landscape that focus should be on directly connecting buyers and sellers. There is a different mindset at work in making the content and commerce model work in the world of Google, Amazon, and Facebook. The shift is from the brands and the audience publishers are trying to serve to creating the intent marketplace that provides real value for buyer and seller.
Related story: 4 Customer Experience Tactics Publishers Should Steal from Ecommerce
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ames L. Payne is a Research Fellow at the Independent Institute and Director of Lytton Research and Analysis and author of the books, A History of Force: Exploring the Worldwide Movement Against Habits of Coercion, Bloodshed, and Mayhem, Why Nations Arm, The Culture of Spending, Costly Returns, Overcoming Welfare: Expecting More from the Poor—and From Ourselves, Budgeting in Neverland: Irrational Policymaking in the U.S. Congress, Patterns of Conflict in Colombia, and Labor and Politics in Peru. Dr. Payne received his Ph.D. in political science from the University of California at Berkeley, and he has taught political science at Yale University, Wesleyan University, Johns Hopkins University, and Texas A & M University. His articles have appeared in The Independent Review, American Conservative, American Spectator, The Freeman, Policy Review, Reason, and other magazines and journals.


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The Highlander have dusted off their cleats and started the baseball season. Under the guidance of coach Bruce Green, the boys currently are 1-1 in Region 2-AA and 1-3 overall.
The boys started on the road March 6 at Burke Academy where they lost a region game, 7-5. Michael Lovelady had two hits. Matt Lormis had two hits and two RBIS. Carson Smith had two hits, one RBI. And Phillip Swindell had one RBI.
On March 13, the Highlanders hosted Appling Christian in a non-region game and lost, 11-10.
Keshan Patel had one RBI. Jake Lee had one hit and one RBI. And Carson Smith managed one hit and one RBI.
Saturday, the boys were back in region action, toppling Curtis Baptist, 22-2, in four innings. The game was originally scheduled for Friday, but rain delayed it until Saturday morning.
Senior Cameron Riley picked up the win, starting and going through three innings with six hits and two runs. Sophomore Ricky Gilliard closed the fourth with no hits and no runs, thanks to an unassisted double play by Riley, who was moved to first.
Dalton Smiley had three hits and two RBIs. Michael Lovelady scored two hits with three RBIs. Kyle Hill had one RBI. Richard Lovelady had a hit with an RBI. Keshan Patel had a hit with an RBI. James Phillips got a hit with two RBIs. Phillip Swindell had two hits with an RBI. Jake Lee had a hit with an RBI. Carson Smith had two hits, one RBI. Matt Lormis got two hits with an RBI. And Rob Abrams had one hit and an RBI.
On Saturday afternoon, after racing down to Stillmore, the boys were at Emanuel Academy where the umpires called the game because of rain. The game was called in the sixth with the final score, 7-4, reverted back to the fifth inning, giving Emanuel the win, even though FPCA had captured the lead in the sixth.
According to maxpreps.com, in the top of the sixth inning, FPCA had pulled ahead, 9-7, thanks to a grand slam by Michael Lovelady. He popped the round-tripper over the left field fence on a 2-2 count.
Lovelady started the game as pitcher and allowed three hits in two innings. But errors allowed five runs during that time. Lovelady's brother Richard, relieved him and allowed only two hits and one run over the third and fourth innings. Sophomore Jake Lee took over in the fifth and allowed one hit and one earned run.
When the umpires called the game, FPCA had one out on Emanuel.
The boys were scheduled to host Frederica Academy Tuesday and will host Robert Toombs Christian Academy at 4 p.m. Friday at Joseph Miller Park.
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We've been told that certain podcast platforms had some technical issues with Episode 49, Lisa Keslar, so we decided to post it again as a bonus episode so no one missed any of this amazing content.
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The Essential Elements of Any Cute Travel Outfit
Travel outfits should be comfortable, stylish, and versatile. But you know this already. What you might not know is exactly what pieces from your wardrobe will help you to best achieve this. That's what we're here for. While we love to see celebs at the airport dressed to the nines and decked out in heels, we don't condone it. Instead, we bring you our top 10 practical, travel-friendly pieces, no matter your mode of transportation.
Scroll down to see the essential travel outfit elements and to shop our favorite examples of each!
On Jessica Alba: Gerard Darel coat; Jenni Kayne d'Orsay Flats ($495) in Natural; KENZO Kalifornia Leather Satchel ($895); Bric's Milano Spinner Trunk ($625) in Cream; Made Eyewear Hudson Crystal with Grey Lens Sunglasses ($124)
A scarf's blanket-like tendencies will keep you cozy on chilly airplanes and add interest to basics while you're jetting between terminals.
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I have been on Anatabloc for two months and it has changed my life completely.
Anatabloc nutraceutical supplement available at GNC Thyroid
Thyroid / Thyroiditis
In the USA alone over 70 million THYROID prescriptions are written at a value of about $2 billion; it's the 4th most prescribed prescriptions for any disease. In the USA there are approximately 20 million people being treated for THYROID disease.
How Many Americans Suffer THYROID Disorders?: Statistics Reveal THYROID Disease is Common in the USA http://suite101.com/article/how-many-americans-suffer-thyroid-disorders-a135894#ixzz22I6ImzFP
In early October 2012 Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is said to be releasing results of a human THYROID study using the dietary supplement Anatabloc. The study is funded in part by the Walton Family Foundation and is being performed in nine (9) clinical sites in Michigan, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois, and Florida.
Human THYROID Study Evaluating the Dietary Supplement Anatabloc in THYROID Health-ASAP (Antabloc Supplementation Autoimmune Prevention)
The American THYROID Association
Falls Church, Virginia. Sep. 19, 2012 The American THYROID Association (ATA) today announced today announced it will honor Paul W. Ladenson, MD, of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, with the 2012 Lewis E. Braverman Award on Sept. 21 at the 82nd ATA Annual Meeting in Québec City, Québec, Canada. The Lewis E. Braverman Lectureship Award recognizes a member of the ATA who has demonstrated excellence and passion for mentoring fellows, students, and junior faculty and has a long history of productive THYROID research.
"While advancing his own body of research, Dr. Ladenson has become widely respected as one of endocrinology's most thoughtful and trusted mentors, making him an outstanding choice for the 2012 Lewis E. Braverman Lectureship Award," said ATA President James A. Fagin, MD, of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. "Countless fellows and trainees have benefited from the opportunity to work directly with Dr. Ladenson over the years and have gone on to assume leadership positions in the field of endocrinology at various universities, research institutes, and within the ATA."
Dr. Ladenson holds several distinguished positions at Johns Hopkins University, where he is the John Eager Howard Professor of Endocrinology, and Professor of Medicine, Pathology, Oncology, Radiology and Radiological Science. He is also director of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and a Distinguished University Professor.
Dr. Ladenson's research interests include applications of THYROID hormone analogues for treatment of cardiovascular disease, novel approaches to THYROID cancer diagnosis and management, and health economic analyses related to THYROID patient care. Currently, Dr. Ladenson is investigating effects of the nutritional supplement anatabine on autoimmune thyroiditis.
Note that at a meeting at the Roskamp Institute ( http://www.digplanet.com/wiki/Roskamp_Institute) in June 2011, Dr. Ladenson stated that, "aside from RCP-006 (anatabine – now Anatabloc™ at GNC) there is no known compound that stops thyroiditis."
Evaluating the Dietary Supplement Anatabloc in THYROID Health-ASAP (Antabloc Supplementation Autoimmune Prevention)
Background of Anatabloc
If you're not familiar with research history of Anatabloc™ here you go: A quick history of 'tobacco' research; in 2004 Dr. Paul Ladenson, Director of the Division of Endocrinology at Johns Hopkins conducted studies among a group of flight attendants and found reduction of thyroiditis / Hashimoto's disease related to inhalation of second hand cigarette smoke.
Next in the timeline, Founder of Anatabloc Jonnie Williams determined that one of the 4000 chemicals in tobacco /nicotine, namely anatabine, reduced the urge to smoke. What Star found was that the anatabine-based compound had many/now hundreds, of other beneficial effects. A central part of the Anatabine (that evolved into Anatabloc™) narrative occured when Jonnie Williams wife developed severe THYROID disease facing serious THYROID surgery because of his advanced thyroiditis.
Famously devoted to her, Williams arranged for his wife to be treated by one of the top THYROID specialists in the world, Dr. Patrizio Caturegli. Caturegli studied with internationally known Italian endocrinologist professor Aldo Pinchera of the University of Pisa. Today, Caturegli is associate professor of pathology, endocrinology and immunology at Johns Hopkins.
William's wife had already developed THYROID nodules. At that point, surgery was necessary and scheduled 30 days out. Williams told Caturegli about the anatabine supplement. Caturegli suggested that there would be no harm in her trying the product. She did. The fibrosis reversed and the surgery was canceled. Her condition has continued to improve, and Williams reports that she is completely free of the symptoms of THYROID disease.
Johns Hopkins later became very interested and they began their THYROID research. A surging accumulation of confirming data began to occur largely from the Roskamp Institute (http://www.michaelmullan.org/blog.html), conducting research using anatabine on Alzheimer's disease, gastroenterology, rheumatology, cancer, auto-immune diseases (lupus), and cardio-atherogenesis (the process of atheromatous plaque development in arteries), among other conditions.
About Anatabloc at GNC
Anatabloc® leverages the body's natural process for regulating its own inflammation using anatabine, a naturally-occuring compound found in some plants, combined with Vitamin A and D3 to help the body to avoid excessive creation of inflammation. Pre-clinical studies have shown that this combination inhibits pro-inflammatory pathways, thereby helping maintain lower levels of inflammation.
Anatabloc is a dietary supplement for anti-inflammatory support of the immune system. Since many disorders, like coronary artery disease, diabetes, asthma, Alzheimer's, and rheumatoid arthritis, are caused by chronic low-level inflammation, Anatabloc is a potential preventative treatment for these diseases.
Anatabine is a naturally-occurring alkaloid, found in eggplant, peppers, green tomatoes, tobacco, potatoes, and a variety of other plants and vegetables in the Solanaceae family. Anatabloc® stimulates a natural body process to promote a healthy inflammatory response.
What is Anatabloc®?
Anatabloc® is a supplement that contains 1 milligram of anatabine base, 500 units of Vitamin A and 40 units of Vitamin D3.
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Because Anatabloc® is a dietary supplement, it does not require a prescription.
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For best results take two tablets/lozenges three times daily
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WSJ article of September 3 , 2012 here http://on.wsj.com/Sh9dCX
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Anatabloc radio advertisement featuring pro football player Jeremy Shockey. "I feel better than I've felt in years!" He says he feels like he is 26 again.When you are taking Anatabloc you feel like you are much younger than you are.
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Few Testimonies on Anatabloc and Thyroid
· THYROID Study– By fyreball27 . 7 months ago . Permalink
So I armed my sis with a bunch of info to take to her THYROID doctor (where she was headed…
So I armed my sis with a bunch of info to take to her THYROID doctor (where she was headed to get her next prescription for low performance THYROID)…told her she might have a tough time getting him to read it all but to at least ask what he thinks. She said he was shocked to hear that she knew about Antabloc/Anatabine because he has been in talks with Dr. Ladenson at Johns Hopkins to participate in a THYROID study–which she unfortunately didn't qualify for (much to her chagrin, she was hoping to get the product for free) but for the study they are apparently looking for new patients who haven't yet been treated…anyway, he recommended that she try it, and he would test her levels again in a month to see what kind of difference there was. Pretty COOL!! [My sis, who won't take the dang time to read the info, has also been somewhat skeptical of this "supplement"…while she surprised her doctor by brining it up with him, she was equally surprised by the fact that he not only knew about it but was also going to be in a study for it!! Guess BIG SIS knows what she's talking about!!! WOOHOO!!!
· THYROID results when taking Anatabloc By martinduong339 . 11 months ago . Permalink
Someone posted this here http://www.facebook.com/Anatabloc?sk=wall Lynn Oliver Just wante…
Someone posted this here http://www.facebook.com/Anatabloc?sk=wall Lynn Oliver Just wanted to share some amazing results. I have been battling THYROID disorders for over 10 years. I am 50 years old eat healthy, exercise everyday 1 hour of cardio 6 days a week and weights. I have been told by 2 different dentists that my body is attacking the roots of my teeth.. hence autoimmune disorders as is THYROID disease. My past two blood results for my thryoid were as follows: thryoid antibodies normal is 0-60 U/ml. my first result was 2720.5 U/ml, several months later they were 3655 U/ml.. I started taking Anatabloc 10 tablets a day for 16 days. I already had an appointment with my Dr. and asked if she could retest me and explained what I've been taking. She just called me with my blood work… my THYROID antibodies are now 300 U/ml… In just 16 days they decreased 3,355 U/ml. please share this with your friends and family who have any autoimmune disorders.. ie thryoid, diabetes, arthritis… the list is endless.
· THYROID Testimonial from Facebook By rkruzick . 9 months ago . Permalink
I thought I would post this before it was taken down from the Facebook page……yet anoth…
I thought I would post this before it was taken down from the Facebook page……yet another reason I will stay long. Lynn Oliver I've posted before about my thryoid and it was taken off. since than I have given it to my relatives all for different ailments and have had remarkable success. To recap my THYROID antibodies were 2720.5U/ml ( normal range is 0-60 U/ml) 6 months later they were 3655.6 U/ml.. Took anatabloc 10 a day was on it for 16 days and I was due for another blood test. My antibodies were 300 U/ml… WOW.. …
· THYROID Testimonial from Facebook – rest of message By thearun . 9 months ago . Permalink . Go to topic
"I've posted before about my thryoid and it was taken off. since than I have give…
"I've posted before about my thryoid and it was taken off. since than I have given it to my relatives all for different ailments and have had remarkable success. To recap my THYROID antibodies were 2720.5U/ml ( normal range is 0-60 U/ml) 6 months later they were 3655.6 U/ml.. Took anatabloc 10 a day was on it for 16 days and I was due for another blood test. My antibodies were 300 U/ml… WOW.. waiting for my blood results.. Next gave it to my daughter who was having panic attacks, slight depression.. she was on 6 a day and felt like she couldn't sleep. She dropped her dosage to 3 a day and after one week called me and said " Mom I actually feel happy". She has since had only 1 panic attack that was very brief. she is 5'9" weighs 136 lbs. Now the mother in law has major OCD. I urged her to take it and she finally did. 3 a day. after about 1 week she spoke with me about how "calm" she is, she does not need to check things. ie door locked, stove shut off etc.. we are talking about someone who needs an hour to leave her house!! Her words " I can look at it and tell myself I don't need to check it " she is about 5'4" maybe weighs 130. Next up the hubby who would get up in the middle of the night 4-5 times to use the bathroom.. yes over 50.. got to love that prostate… he started taking 4 a day he is 6ft. weighs 222lbs. He is only getting up 1 time now. He is going to increase dosage to 6 a day to see if that will eliminate the 1 bathroom break so that he may get a full night sleep. will keep you posted
"Another item in closing: Eight years ago I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and have been treated for the disease since then. I just received my lab results back from my internist. My THYROID Stimulating Hormone test was 1.84, the lowest reading in 8 years and down from 6.29 (hypothyroidism) when I began my treatment. Since I began taking Anatabloc last year my TSH has fallen from 3.3 to the new low of 1.84."
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[LONDON] European stock markets fell on Thursday, turning lower after the European Central Bank stuck to its timetable for its stimulus programme and President Mario Draghi said an extension had not been discussed.
The ECB held interest rates steady, as expected, and investors were looking to Mr Draghi's press conference for dovish signs that the central bank's programme of quantitative easing could be allowed to run longer than scheduled.
However, the Stoxx 600 hit session lows shortly after Mr Draghi said such an extension of the programme had not been discussed, while the euro rose.
"It seems the recent deterioration in survey and inflation data is still not enough to push the ECB to ease further. While today's inaction on policy is not too surprising, given their traditionally deliberate nature, we were expecting some language that would help prepare the market for easing later this year," said Timothy Graf, head of macro strategy at State Street Global Markets Emea.
The Stoxx 600 ended down 0.3 per cent, dropping from near eight-month highs but ending up from the day's lows.
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The index is down nearly 5 per cent in 2016, although it has rallied over the last two months from lows reached in June after Britain's shock 'Brexit' vote to quit the European Union.
Pearson was the top faller on Thursday, tumbling 7.7 per cent on read-across from disappointing results from US peer John Wiley.
Chip makers also came under pressure, with Austria Microsystems, ASML and Dialog Semiconductor down 3.6-4.9 per cent, after Apple, a major user of chips, released a new iPhone which analysts said was underwhelming.
Among risers, British software company Micro Focus surged 14.7 per cent, the best-performing stock on the Stoxx 600 index, after sealing an US$8.8 billion deal for Hewlett Packard Enterprise to merge its non-core software assets with Micro Focus's business.
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All aboard – the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has approved a roughly $2 billion deal to design and build the Long Island Rail Road's long-debated "third track."
The contract approved Wednesday by the MTA Board of Directors with Lawrence-based 3rd Track Constructors – a joint venture uniting New York City-based Dragados USA Inc., Lawrence-based John P. Picone Inc., Nanuet-based Halmar International LLC and Brooklyn-based CCA Civil Inc. – officially weighed in at $1.9 billion, with project costs slated to climb as high as $2.6 billion when all is said and done in 2022.
The five-year LIRR Expansion Project aims to construct a third LIRR line to ease a nearly 10-mile bottleneck between Hicksville and the Queens border, a critical pressure point legendary for service disruptions and delays.
Decades of debate about just such a plan have split Long Island in two, with opponents citing project costs and residential noise and property concerns, and proponents insisting the third track is required modernization for the nation's busiest commuter railroad – and after decades of delays along the 9.8-mile stretch between Floral Park and Hicksville, a logistical necessity.
With Gov. Andrew Cuomo repeatedly prioritizing the expansion and socioeconomic forces rallying behind a revised plan that, among other benefits, boasts a negligible environmental impact and exists entirely on LIRR property, the third track has consistently gained steam in recent years.
The proposal – which includes the construction of multiple parking structures and also removes several street-level railroad crossings along the construction route, among other safety enhancements – cleared a last hurdle in July, when State Senate Republicans signed off on public funding for the roughly $2 billion effort.
Long Island Association President Kevin Law, who co-chaired the grassroots Right Track for Long Island Coalition with former Greenport Mayor (and current Rauch Foundation consultant) Dave Kapell, told Innovate LI he commended the MTA board for finally approving a design-and-construction deal.
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I am a certified Multimedia Artist working in Minneapolis, Minnesota and it's surrounding areas. I enjoy collaborating with other creative minds to achieve campaigns that are beautiful and effective. I work in video, print, and green screen. In addition to ad campaigns and commercial work. I find myself working with area and national talent in which I get my clients ready for Red Carpet affairs, TV appearances, and live appearances.
One of my favorite things about makeup is the transformation that even the smallest enhancements can make. I am passionate about bringing out the natural beauty in every face I touch. My signature style is classic beauty with a nod to retro styling. However, I also love editorial and runway work as it allows my inner artist come out to play.
I love passing on "little pearls" and tips while I work. I get to work and experiment with so many products and so many different faces that it is really fun for me to educate people on what works and what does not. It can save my clients money and headaches that can arise when confronted with the barrage of beauty products on the market. There are so many simple tricks that the everyday woman and man can use to put their best foot forward effortlessly. It brings me great joy knowing that tools and tricks I pass on help to demystify and simplify the way a person gets ready in the morning.
For commercial jobs:
I am represented by Wehmann Models and Talent and can be contacted and booked through them for all local and national commercial projects. Their number is 612-333-6393 or you can email at firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com
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Sweat Equity-DIY Channel (Season 7 and 8), Renovation Raiders - HGTV (Season 1 and 2), Most Embarrassing Rooms in America - HGTV (3 episodes),KARE 11 (NBC), WCCO (CBS), WUCW (CW), KMSP (FOX), KSTP (ABC), Optum, TriMega, Toro
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Taylor Nicholas are commercial/industrial Real Estate agents and have been servicing Sydney's metropolitan areas since 1990. We have offices covering the greater Sydney area and we are now hiring.
Commercial Property Management Role – Part Time, Hills District Sydney
Taylor Nicholas Hills are a commercial and industrial real estate agency based in the Hills District of Sydney. We have an opportunity for a Commercial Property Manager to join our growing team. This position would make an ideal move for someone with several years of experience in Commercial Property portfolio end to end management.
This role will oversee a small portfolio, made up of retail, office and other commercial and industrial properties. Working alongside two very experienced property managers, this team is very supportive and in a great office environment. We have car parking onsite, and the opportunity for a good handover of the properties.
- Portfolio mix of commercial, industrial & retail
- Managing a small portfolio from end to end
- Building strong relationships with your clients and tenants alike
- Lease management with both landlords and tenants
- Complete management of repairs & maintenance
- Preparation and management of outgoing budgets
- Arrears management and resolution of account queries
- Identifying commercial solutions whilst representing and maintaining our brand and market reputation
- Negotiate rent reviews & Lease renewals
- Completion of ingoing, outgoing and routine premises inspections
Role Requirements:
- Current Certificate of Registration
- People oriented and confident individual with a solid knowledge of all facets of Commercial Property Management
- Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Be really motivated to succeed, with loads of initiative and well developed problem solving skills
- Experience using REST Professional and FileSMART for Commercial Property Management
- Your own car and current drivers licence
The Benefits:
- Warm and friendly team environment – feels like a family!
- Structured process driven department
- Monday to Friday ONLY
- Growing portfolio
- Immediate start is available
Please forward your resume to Alex Hezari, Director. For any queries regarding this role please phone Alex on 02 8004 1222. Not looking yourself but know someone right for this role? We'd love to hear from them!
Sales & Leasing Role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our successful team in Sales and Leasing. You will need to be persistent and have a great attitude. The rewards are endless and your income will only be limited by your driving passion to succeed.
You will be provided with extensive support from the Directors to succeed in the role and have the opportunity to show your talents and grow the listings base and team success. Your time is your own, no more complex corporate reporting. You will receive extensive training & mentoring, as well as all the listing tools and full support from an awarding-winning administration team.
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- Not afraid to pick up the phone to canvass and seek out new business
- Have the ability to influence and negotiate
- Have a persistent personality
- Professional work ethic with integrity
- Independent and reliable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competent using MS Word, Outlook and general computer knowledge
- Excellent personal presentation
- Current Certificate of Registration or Real Estate Licence
- Current driver's license and a reliable vehicle
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During autumn, the temperate drops and winter rapidly approaches. Unfortunately, a lot of us come down with colds and flu. It's important to keep yourself warm and well, as flu thrives in the cold.
While there is no cure for the common cold, there are some foods you just can't beat when you're ill, those really comforting foods. Soup is a very popular choice of food when you're sick, but what is it about it? Why does soup make us feel so much better when we're ill?
Health Benefits of Soup
It has been proven soup can relieve cold and flu symptoms. Particularly, chicken soup. This is known for being an easy-to-eat source of vitamins, minerals, calories and most importantly, protein.
This is basically everything your body craves when you're unwell, and it doesn't require 3 hours in the kitchen or tons of effort. Chicken contains an amino acid called cysteine, which helps thin mucus in the lungs; The heat from the soup helps to keep nasal passages moist, prevents dehydration and fight inflammation in the throat.
In a nutshell, chicken soup is a great source of fluids, calories, protein, vitamins and minerals, and it is a natural decongestant and may block cells that cause coughing and a stuffy nose. It's time to try our Cream of Chicken Soup if you can feel something coming on and you want to try and stop it in its tracks.
The NHS provides four simple ways to treat a cold yourself, which includes keeping warm and staying hydrated. A steamy soup may provide the same comfort as being tucked under your duvet on a cold day and it has been proven that the warmth it provides can relieve the symptoms of a cold!
Alternatively, if you're not lucky enough to be under your duvet on a cold day you can always carry around the warmth with you using a thermos.
A 2008 study by the Common Cold Centre at Cardiff University found that hot liquids were beneficial to those with a head cold. This study concluded that hot drinks provided immediate relief from coughing, sneezing and tiredness.
And finally, hydration. We all know how it important it is to stay hydrated, but do we really know why? It's because getting dehydrated while you're ill can make you feel a lot worse.
Drinking enough fluids is an essential factor of keeping your body functioning properly to prevent dehydration. Warm liquids such as soup and broth help your mucus move around (as gross as it sounds!) This means you can blow it out which will help get yourself on the mend.
Some soups also contain foods that will hydrate you as well as give you your nutrients and warmth. Made up of 95% water, celery doesn't just hydrate, it's a great source of vitamin K, folate and potassium. Try our Campbell's Cream Of Celery soup for yourself. It's super yummy and an essential if you're feeling under the weather.
Warming recipes from Campbell's
In our recipes section, we have all kinds of warming recipes you can try yourself this Winter using Campbell's soup.
Some of our favourites include Turkey, Sage & Onion Pasta Bake, Mushroom & Ricotta Cannelloni & Simple Festive Leftover Pie. Alternatively, if you have you own soup recipe we'd love to try it so let us know here!


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The outbreak of plague outbreak destroyed the city and zombies are everywhere.
You must escape from this plague city in order to survive till the end.
Pick up the firearms and become a zombie hitman!
Game features:
> Realistic Doomsday Scene, stunning 3D graphics, Texture Details
Lifelike game scene, realistic and strong music and sound effect! You can fully feel the thrill of killing at the doomsday.
> Powerful weapon system
There are a variety of powerful gun weapons in the game- light weapons & heavy weapons. The weapon upgrade system can make your weapons more powerful and help you easier to survive in this last age!
>Strong defensive gear and various items
Different kinds of defensive gears in the game- strong armor, gold gloves, gold clips, grenades, first aid kits, etc.
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24 Sep The Interchange: London says hello
The Interchange: London opened its doors to visitors this week with the industry launch in conjunction with London Design Festival (LDF) and more specifically, the newly emerging service design arm of LDF. We kept the evening an informal affair – perch chats rather than slide decks, with brief intros from some of the awesome people working at the office followed by a few drinks and a few chats.
We kicked things off with a brief history lesson from Origin Housing's Jon, setting the bar high with tales from times gone by and introducing The Interchange: London. Now establishing a growing base in London, we then heard exciting news about Snook's recent work outside of their Scottish homeland followed by a closer look at one of their current London projects, Codesigning Care. Cassie of The Point People discussed networked working and her work on Systems Changers, closely followed by Katie from Settle. Fresh out of the Year Here programme, Settle was developed to build the skills of young people moving into independent living.
We're excited to keep you updated as The Interchange: London begins to explore design within communities but in the meantime, thanks to everyone who made it along and special thanks to Katie for the amazing canapés.
Spark and Mettle, we missed you!


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In part due to the increased secularization of life in Barcelona, there are not as many places now to purchase religious items such as spiritual books, prayer cards, rosaries, medals, statues, and so on as there once were. However, the following is a list of establishments where Catholic items are still available. Keep in mind that some of the larger churches will have an area where candles, prayer cards, and other items are sold.
Antiga Cereria Lluís Codina
Bisbe, 2
This shop was founded in 1825, around the corner from the Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace. They manufacture numerous types of candles for liturgical and personal use by hand. They also carry a selection of statues, prayer cards, icons, Nativity scenes, and other Catholic items.
Cerería Subirà
Baixada Llibreteria, 7
The oldest and quite possibly the most beautiful shop in Barcelona, first opened in 1761 and reflecting the Rococo opulence of that era. They manufacture hand-made candles for liturgical and personal use, as well as carrying items such as soaps and lotions. They are located close to the Cathedral.
Estampería San José
Boters, 7-9
This small, very traditional Catholic shop close to the Cathedral opened in 1919 is packed to the rafters with all kind of beautiful crucifixes, statues, icons, rosaries, medals, and other Catholic items, many of which are made by the company which operates the shop. Whether you are looking for a simple chaplet rosary or a huge statue of your favorite saint, this is THE place to go. Prices range from inexpensive to family heirloom level. International visitors can also shop or make inquiries online
Llibreria Balmes
Duran i Bas, 11
This is probably the best Catholic bookstore in Barcelona, founded in 1920 and located a couple of blocks from the Cathedral. Most titles are in Catalan or Spanish. They have a wide selection of both new and used books on theology, history, philosophy, and culture, as well as children's books. They also carry a number of different types of holy cards, as well as a selection of CD's, DVD's, medals, rosaries, and other Catholic items. You can also shop online internationally by credit card or Paypal.


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Sweet as Sugar Bouquet™
Sweet, elegant, and stunning - the perfect way to describe the one you love, and the bouquet they deserve! Luxurious and refined, yet soft and romantic, our Sweet as Sugar Bouquet™ is the perfect gift for an anniversary, birthday, or just to say, "I love you!"
White and lavender roses are arranged with Asiatic lilies, stock, lisianthus, and more in an elegant footed glass vase.
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Steve from Frehyammer's did a fantastic job with our floral arrangements, bouquets, corsages, cake and aisle decor, and especially the archway that we were married under. He took the time to show me several different samples so I could visually see the arrangements to make sure they were exactly as we wanted them. He had us come back several times to be sure we knew exactly what we were getting the day of our wedding. The flowers were absolutely beautiful and he even delivered them all the way to my parents' house in Northport, where me and my bridal party were getting ready. Steve is such a sweet and caring guy and pays close attention to detail. I literally went in with a picture from Pinterest and was like I kind of like this, I couldn't tell what flowers they were, but he knew immediately and within minutes had created a bouquet to look just like that! Steve knows his stuff and remembers his clients. When my husband went back several weeks later to get me flowers for Valentine's day, Steve added a few flowers from my bridal bouquets into the arrangement as well. I thought that was such a sweet touch, not only for him to remember but for him to include that as a reminder of that wonderful day. Highly recommend Steve! He knows what he's doing and will do whatever you want to make sure you are happy with your flowers!
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Contipet has been a family owned and operated business since 2010.
From a humble beggining with few SKUs, in such a short period of time we transformed to Israel's one of the leading distributors and importers with exclusivity of globally recognized superpremium pet food brands, treats and various pet care products.
As a company, we are dedicated to ensuring that our customers receive excellent advice, the best quality products and efficient service. Our dedicated sales force assists our clients with pricing, advertising, and merchandising concepts. Many upgrades and additions in our customer service, sales, transportation, and distribution personnel have put us in an excellent position to give constant satisfaction.
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Oregon Wine Tours
Welcome to Portland Wine Tours, home of the Top 10 Oregon Wine Tours. We provide Portland Wine Tour information, preferred transportation companies as well as individual profiles for all of Oregon's Top Wineries and Vineyards. If you are a Oregon Winery please contact us today if you would like to be featured on Portland Wine Tours. Also if you are a transportation company that offers Wine Tour Transportation and would like to be listed as one of our preferred service providers please contact us.
Portland Wine Tour Limo – Limo Service Portland
We provide multiple luxurious and affordable transportation options for Oregon Wine Tours including Limousines, Party Buses, Vans, SUV's, Town Cars and SUV Limousines. Find out more about one of our signature Portland Wine Tours through the Columbia River George or The Willamette Valley. As one of Oregon's top wine tour resources we pride ourselves in providing the most up to date Oregon Winery maps and information. New vineyards are started in Oregon every year. Some of which are missed by other Oregon Wine Tour Companies. We however, keep our ear to the ground and make sure to include all the newest wineries as options in our various excursions.
While we specialize in the Portland area we also do vineyard excursions all over the great state of Oregon. From as far south as Eugene to the greater Portland Metro Area Portland Wine Tours is one of the largest providers of Oregon Wine Tours and wine tour information. Our service providers include some of the most respected transportation companies in Oregon. Vans and Buses are a great way to have a nice wine tour without breaking the bank. On the other hand we are also able to provide the highest quality limousines for your wine tour. Make your Oregon Wine Tour perfect, call or click today to schedule your next wine tour with Portland Wine Tours. For more information about Oregon Vineyards or Portland Limousine Services please contact us today. We are happy to answer any of your questions and offer a wide variety of packages.
Portland Wine Tours isn't just your home for Wine Country transportation and general Oregon transportation needs. We can also do Oregon Brewery Tours. Oregon is internationally know for their beer as well, and Portland in particular has the highest number of breweries per capita of any city… in the world! (4th overall by state measurement. Breweries range from large to small (one touted as the smallest in the world) and cover many different styles of both American and European varieties of beer. So come take a brewery or brewpub tour with us. Your trip can encompass several of the many breweries and brewpubs within the city of Portland itself, or could take you to the Oregon Coast or anywhere around the state of Oregon. Portland Wine Tours can be you Portland Brewery Tour Provider as well. Contact us soon, this is a great thing to do with groups of family or friends from large to small. You will learn lots about the city, the state and the beer brewing process as well as taste a lot of great beers.


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If you're new to pool then you may wonder just how long it's going to take you to learn the ropes. But the truth is, your dedication and commitment to practicing is what's going to determine how quickly you'll master this game. However, if you want to progress faster, then you can't ignore the basic rules. Below you'll find some of the best pool tips that can make a huge impact on how quickly you progress and can even give you an edge over your opponent.
Basics for the Newbie
Before you even challenge a player to a game of pool, there are some basic rules and tips you should follow that can have a positive impact on your performance.
- Did you know that having a strong pool stance is actually critical to how well you play? Because of this, it's important to develop the right pool stance. When you play, you need to stand strong with your feet placed firmly on the ground and focus on your balance.
- Before every shot, chalk your tip. If you don't, then you'll be more likely to miscue a shot.
- Make sure you're holding the pool stick correctly. There are different ways you can try holding the stick, but whichever method you choose, you must make sure that the stick is aligned with your body, which will make it easier to swing it.
- For visualization, use ghost ball aiming. In order to make a great shot, imagine a ball is in front of the object ball that you want to strike. This technique will help you to visualize where you should hit the object ball.
- Learn the right aiming techniques. Never exaggerate an aim. Take your time and visualize the cue ball so you can properly aim.
- Practicing breaking. Learning how to correctly break can help to set the tempo of a game. As a newbie, you should hit the center to break. Try to avoid breaking using crazy angles.
- Confidence in pool is critical in order to make a difficult shot.
- In order to improve your skills, try practicing every day. The more often you practice, the faster you'll improve as a player.
Pool at the Met
The Met is one of the leading family run businesses in the state. Our pool tables and ping pong tables draw people from all over. We feature a great setup that includes pro-quality tables and equipment, so users of all skill levels can enjoy a challenging game with family and friends. So, stop on by today to try out one of our tables and try a new cocktail as you brush up on your pool or ping pong skills.


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Three generations of transportation
I know you are all itching to see a photo or two from Havana or Trinidad. First things first, I need to transfer my images from my laptop, I'll do that with a LightRoom catalog export and import, and I need to figure out how to present the images and my thoughts.
It was an excellent trip. Los Cubanos son los anfitriones terrifico!


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"When I realized I could make everything automatic, I knew I could get my time back and do the activities that matter the most."Matt Castillo, residential realtor at Keller Williams
Thinking about moving? Matt Castillo. a residential realtor, loves helping people find new places to call "home." Matt works with Keller Williams Realty, one of the world's largest real estate brokerages that employs more than 150,000 associates around the world.
"Real estate transactions are one of the biggest financial decisions of your life," said Matt. "Clients need someone they can trust who'll work hard for them, and they need someone who can think outside the box."
Matt's schedule requires him to be a multitasker who's constantly on the move, whether he's walking through homes with potential buyers, creating a marketing plan for sellers who've listed their home, or working with other agents on home offers.
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Potential homebuyers (or leads) come to Matt through Facebook Lead Ads, and responding quickly is critical for realtors. "If you can't make contact within the first five minutes of receiving a lead, then you're toast," Matt says.
Matt turned to app automation tool Zapier to funnel his leads to other apps such as LionDesk CRM, a customer relationship management (CRM) system for realtors.
"Before Zapier, I was forced to manually check Facebook Lead Ads multiple times per day to see if any new leads came through," Matt explains. "Then, I'd type in all the pieces of information on each lead I collected through Facebook into other systems." Not an ideal use of time for a realtor juggling multiple contacts.
By eliminating this time-intensive process, Matt can now focus on the things that inspired him to become a realtor in the first place: helping his clients.
Automatically Share MLS Listings Through RealScout
To help drive funnel conversion, Matt set up a Zap, or automated process, to instantly share MLS listings from RealScout with leads that come in through Facebook. By simply selecting custom categories such as price range or neighborhood, Matt's Zap finds and shares relevant MLS listings of future homes with potential buyers.
Once Matt understood the power of automating his workflows and processes, he dramatically reduced the time spent checking leads. Instead, his time goes where it matters most: showing clients their new home.
Want to convert more leads in less time? Give Zapier a try for free.
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text: Precious-metal catalysts such as iridium and rhodium are widely used to promote C–H borylation reactions, in which a boronate group is installed in place of a hydrogen atom. The aryl boronate product is a useful intermediate that can in turn be used in cross-coupling and other reactions to complete functionalization of the C–H bond. Although functionalizing aryl ring carbons with groups such as boron pinacolate is well-known, less common is achieving addition of the boronate to benzylic carbons in molecules such as toluene. W. Neil Palmer, Paul J. Chirik, and colleagues of Princeton University have now devised a method for adding not just one boronate group to toluene's methyl group but an unprecedented two or three, depending on the ratio of reactants, amount of catalyst, and reaction time. In addition, their approach works on branched alkylarenes, which has not been accomplished before (J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2015, DOI: 10.1021/jacs.5b12249). The chemistry is made possible by new α-diimine cobalt dialkyl and bis(carboxylate) catalysts the Princeton team has created.


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If you're an English student, you'll have been given a very long list of books that need to be studied this semester. However, if you're a first year student, you'll soon realise that the library will have a very limited stock of the texts you need. Many will be forced to pay a hefty amount for these books.
Luckily, the English Society is holding a book sale in Ken Edwards 526, on October 1st 12.00-15.00 where you'll be able to purchase those much needed texts a lot cheaper than buying them brand new. It also gives any 2nd or 3rd year students the opportunity to sell their used books and gain some extra cash. It costs £1 to set up a stall at the book sale and you keep all of your earnings yourself. If you are interested in selling your books, the English society ask for you to get in touch by 1pm 29th September.
These are a list of the compulsory books you need this semester which may be available to purchase at the stall.
Year 1, semester 1 books:
Reading English: The Norton Anthology of Poetry, ed. By Margaret Ferguson, Mary Jo Salter and Jon Stall worthy (fifth edition, 2005).
The Literary Genre: The Novel: Henry James, The Turn of the Screw; Samuel Richardson, Pamela; Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre; George Eliot, Adam Bede; D.H. Lawrence, The Rainbow; Virginia Woolf, Mrs Dalloway; Jean Rhys, Wide Sargasso Sea; Micheal Ondaatje, The English Patient.
Year 2, Semester 1 books:
Chaucer and the English Tradition: Larry D. Benson (gen.ed.), The Riverside Chaucer, 3rd ed. (Oxford University Press, 2008) and Elaine Treharne (ed.), Old and Middle English: An Anthology, 3rd edition (Blackwell, 2009).
Renaissance Literature: The Norton Anthology of English Literature: ninth edition, ed. Stephen Greenblat, et. Al (2012).
English Students: What books to buy and where to buy them.
Posted by Laura M in English on September 28, 2015
If you're an English student, you'll have been given a very long list of books that need to be studied this semester. However, if you're a first year student, you'll soon realise that the library will have a very limited stock of the texts you need. Many will be forced to pay a hefty amount for these books.
Posted in Essay, Exams, Reseach, Revision, Studying, Uncategorized, Work | Tagged adam bede, Books, cheap, English, english society, jane eyre, noton anthology of petry, Old English, pamela, Reading, reading english, semester 1, student loan, summer reading, the english patient, the literary genre, the rainbow, virginia woolf, wide sargassso sea, year 1, year 2
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Hi, I'm Laura and I study English BA. Along with blogging about everything literature, expect a few sneaky posts that incorporate exciting new recipes from my @eat_me_clean_ food blog on Instagram. As an English student, it's easy to get bogged down with an endless supply of articles, books and journals. So, hopefully, for fellow clean food lovers like myself, my posts will give you the motivation and healthy source of brain fuel you need to get you through those tough study days when studying English at the University of Leicester.


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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Day two
3 comments:
- All My Monkeys said...
Hey. Don't be discouraged because all this blah-ness is your body adjusting. So it's a good sign. As for the headache, make sure you are eating one teaspoon of salt. Even go so far as to sprinkle it on your tongue. I did a program at the beginning of the year and this was one of the things they told us to do, and especially if you're having headaches. So try that. Also if you'r drinking a lot of water you need the sodium to be able to absorb it. Weird, but it works.
- September 25, 2013 at 8:48 PM
- birthmothertalks said...
Sounds like you are not comfortable in your own skin. Do you take many pictures of yourself along the way and compare them to the heavier ones. If not. I suggest that you do that. Good luck for day 3 and congrats on those 5 lbs.
- September 26, 2013 at 3:26 PM
- Unknown said...
I am just so so so so proud of the woman that you are sweet cousin! My heart was aching with yours when I watched, I could feel your pain. I wrote this on your youtube page and i'll write it here too. In all of your self sacrificing and practicing self control dont forget the scripture says, "its not by might nor by power but by my spirit says the Lord" so this proves that Jesus wants to be a part of our journey,,, as hard as you are trying to get healthy physically, dont forget to get a healthy spirit in the Lord as well, after all, when we stand before the Lord He is not going to ask you how muc weigt you lost in life, He is going to ask you what you did for Him. So strengthen you spirit along with you physical body so that Jesus is pleased with you. I love you so much becky, you just dont know. I hold you in a very special place in my heart. I love you forever.
- September 26, 2013 at 4:20 PM


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Road racing is the oldest form of cycle sport, dating back to the very beginnings of the bike.
Today its combination of a long, rich heritage, high speed, hi-tech and a great social scene make it one of cycling's most enduring disciplines. From time trialling to stage racing, there's a type of road racing to suit everyone


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Fatal accident closes I-95 north in Westport Saturday morning
11 a.m. — I95 northbound in Westport remains closed Saturday morning between exit 17 and 18 following a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 5:15 am Saturday.
Trooper First Class Kelly Grant of Troop G confirmed that a crash involving at least two cars resulted in one fatality and three to four others being transported to local hospitals with minor injuries. Troopers are investigating if a third car was involved.
State police say the highway will remain closed for another hour at least as the investigation continues.


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Hos"pi*tal*er(?), n.
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2. One of an order of knights who built a hospital at Jerusalem for pilgrims,
A. D. 1042. They were called Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, and after the removal of the order to Malta, Knights of Malta.
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hospitalizationn. medical care in a hospital; also, the period during which one receives care in a hospital.
Syn. -- hospital care.
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February 14, 2006
Secondhand Smoke Cost Marylanders $597 Million in Lost Lives and Medical Costs in 2005
The medical treatment and loss of life associated with exposure to secondhand smoke cost Maryland residents more than $597 million in 2005, according to a study conducted by Hugh Waters, PhD, a health economist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The study was conducted on behalf of the American Cancer Society. The findings were presented on February 15 at a hearing before the Maryland House of Delegates, which is considering legislation to ban smoking in all restaurants and bars.
In his study, Waters estimated the costs of medical conditions proven to be caused by exposure to secondhand smoke. These conditions include lung cancer, heart attacks and strokes in adults and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), ear infections and asthma in children. Waters calculated that 1,577 adults and 24 children died in 2005 as a result of passive smoking in Maryland. Medical costs were estimated to be $523.8 million for adult illnesses and deaths and $73.8 million for those of children. These findings are compatible with national estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of 50,000 deaths.
"These are conservative estimates of the true cost of secondhand smoke exposure in Maryland. It does not reflect the total impact of secondhand smoke, because it does not include costs for outpatient treatment and prescription drugs. It also does not include any indirect costs associated with losing time from work or other activities due to illness and medical care," said Waters, who is an assistant professor in the Bloomberg School's Department of International Health.
Added Waters, "Eleven states and numerous municipalities have opted to ban smoking in restaurants and bars. We now know enough about the effects of secondhand smoke to show that there is a strong economic rationale for this type of legislation."--Tim ParsonsPublic Affairs media contacts for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: Tim Parsons or Kenna Lowe at 410-955-6878 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Reception & Year 1
Class Teachers:
Mrs Lewis
Mrs Beare
Classroom Assistant:
Miss Williams
Useful information
Fruit: Please send in a piece of fruit and a drink for playtimes, clearly labelled with your child's name.
Attendance: If your child is absent from school, please inform us either by telephone or in writing.
Uniform: Please label all pieces of your child's uniform (and shoes) with your child's name. Clothing with no name is put in the lost property.
PE: Your child has PE on Wednesday. Please send in black shorts and a school blue t-shirt which can be left on your child's peg if you wish.
Muddy Monday/Trekking Tuesday: Please send in a spare pair of wellies for your child to use on our woodland walks
Book bags: Please ensure your child brings their book bag to school every day. It is also important that the contents of their book bag are well cared for and are practised regularly - a little every night if possible.
Welcome to Class 4
Follow @dolauschool on Twitter for all our class pictures and updates!
AUTUMN TERM - Once Upon A Time
We will be reading different versions of Jack and the Beanstalk
and The Three Little Pigs.


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But essays don't have to be boring and students don't have to fail. Essays can be playful; they can be as personal and provocative as poetry and stories; they can shake their fists and shout, "Injustice!" or shake us with laughter. As I tell my students, "As long as you've got an opinion, you can write an essay." And hearing them talk, I know they've got opinions.
Before we start our lesson on "Essays With An Attitude," I tape one of my published articles to the board. The one I'm currently using has 10 drafts. I stick the notes written on Starbucks' napkins and the backs of envelopes; the crossed-out sections, the writing on the back where I redrafted the opening, notes to myself about research needed for my next revision. I include the drafts where Bill Bigelow, my partner, fellow writer and teacher, scribbled notes in the margins. Following the drafts, I tape the letter I sent to an editor, the response and the final publication. I want students to see that writing is messy and sometimes hard. And like anything worth pursuing, it takes time, commitment, and practice.
In her portfolio evaluation, my student Claire wrote that seeing how many times I reworked my piece before getting it "right," gave her courage to let go. She knew she could come back and revise, so she didn't have to worry over every word she wrote. On the other hand, my student Naaman said, "Maybe I better transfer to another class if it took you that many times to get it right."
Lists and Models
Writing an essay with an attitude is about taking a position and backing it up. It's a sustained, rehearsed argument with a parent, friend or teacher, newscaster, magazine writer, advertiser, or the broader society. I begin by asking students: "What makes you angry? What gets on your nerves, under your skin? What makes you want to scream when you see a movie, a commercial, or the news? Are there times when you want to shake someone in the middle of a conversation? Are there things about school that you just can't stand?" (This one is always good for one section of the black board and a stick of chalk.)
Students make lists of what raises their hackles. Then we "share the wealth" and write their ideas on the board: Curfews, suspensions, time-out rooms in a high school for tardy students, violence in the neighborhood, boring books in English classes, lack of uniforms for the soccer team, support for women's sports compared to men's, the way African Americans and Latinos are portrayed on the news, how overweight women or dark-skinned women never get to be the sexy lead. The lists go on and on.


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3rd Annual Montana Ride to RememberWritten by Layne Cope
Here is the video from the ride on August 20, 2016!
TaekwondoWritten by Layne Cope
It has been a LONG TIME since I have posted. I am going to try to do better...
WOW! Penny and I started Taekwondo at Frederick's ATA at the beginning of December. It has been SO MUCH FUN! Mrs. Frederick is so nice and an awesome instructor! Everyone else has been really nice and supportive too! If you are looking for a fun way to get into shape, I want to recommend trying this out!
Starter ChopWritten by Layne Cope
Bunny Num NumWritten by Layne Cope
Water on mars!Written by Layne Cope
The BAD ASS BIRD!Written by Layne Cope
Early in my Air Force career I was stationed at Keesler AFB in Biloxi Mississippi for my geek technical training. There were also some airplanes there as well; the C-130 cargo aircraft and the A-10 Thunderbolt. While I am sure the C-130 is an outstanding airplane in its own right I learned to loath them because the pilots would sit out at the end of the runway (a couple hundred yards from our dormitories) and run their engines up at all hours of the night. The A-10 pilots on the other hand would fly around the dormitories during the day time, making all these amazing turns and acrobatic maneuvers. That is when I decided that the A-10 Thunderbolt was one BAD ASS BIRD! I have gone to many an airshow and stuck my fat thumb into one of it's gun barrels in awe. It is amongst my all-time favorites. My buddy Clay sent me the email with this information below and reminded me that there is no way around it... It is just a BAD ASS BIRD!
THE GUN (not just any gun, but "the gun")
This is Unbelievable, I sure agree with the final statement
First there was this gun...
It was developed by General Electric, the "We bring good things to life" people. It's one of the modern-day Gatling guns. It shoots very big bullets. It shoots them very quickly.
Someone said, "Let's put it in an airplane."
Someone else said, "Better still, let's build an airplane around it."
So they did. And "they" were the Fairchild-Republic airplane people.
And they had done such a good job with an airplane they developed back in WWII....
...called the P-47 Thunderbolt, they decided to call it the A-10 Thunderbolt.
They made it so it was very good at flying low and slow and shooting things with that fabulous gun.
But since it did fly low and slow, they made it bulletproof, or almost so. A lot of bad guys have found you can shoot an A10 with anything from a pistol to a 23mm Soviet cannon and it just keeps on flying and shooting.
When they got through, it looked like this....
It's not sleek and sexy like an F18 or the stealthy Raptors and such, but I think it's such a great airplane because it does what it does better than any other plane in the world.
It kills tanks.
Not only tanks, as Sadam Hussein's boys found out to their horror, but armored personnel carriers, radar stations, locomotives, bunkers, fuel depots... Just about anything the bad guys thought was bulletproof turned out to be easy pickings for this beast.
See those engines. One of them alone will fly this puppy. The pilot sits in a very thick titanium alloy "bathtub."
That's typical of the design.
They were smart enough to make every part the same whether mounted on the left side or right side of the plane, like landing gear, for instance.
Because the engines are mounted so high (away from ground debris) and the landing gear uses such low pressure tires, it can operate from a damaged airport, interstate highway, plowed field, or dirt road.
Everything is redundant. They have two of almost everything. Sometimes they have three of something. Like flight controls. There's triple redundancy of those, and even if there is a total failure of the double hydraulic system, there is a set of manual flying controls.
Capt. Kim Campbell sustained this damage over Bagdad and flew for another hour before returning to base. But, back to that gun....
It's so hard to grasp just how powerful it is.
This is the closest I could find to showing you just what this cartridge is all about. What the guy is holding is NOT the 30mm round, but a "little" .50 Browing machinegun round and the 20mm cannon round which has been around for a long time.
The 30mm is MUCH bigger.
Down at the bottom are the .50 BMG and 20x102 Vulcan the fellow was holding. At the bottom right is the bad boy we're discussing.
Let's get some perspective here: The .223 Rem (M16 rifle round) is fast. It shoots a 55 or so grain bullet at about 3300 feet/sec, give or take. It's the fastest of all those rounds shown (except one). When you move up to the .30 caliber rounds, the bullets jump up in weight to 160-200 grains. Speeds run from about 2600 to 3000 fps or so.
The .338 Lapua is the king of the sniper rifles these days and shoots a 350 grain bullet at 2800 fps or so. They kill bad guys at over a mile with that one.
The .50 BMG is really big. Mike Beasley has one on his desk. Everyone who picks it up thinks it's some sort of fake, unless they know big ammo. It's really huge with a bullet that weighs 750 grains and goes as fast the Lapua.
I don't have data on the Vulcan, but hang on to your hat.
The bullet for the 30x173 Avenger has an aluminum jacket around a spent uranium core and weighs 6560 grains (yes, over 100 times as heavy as the M16 bullet, and flies through the air at 3500 fps (which is faster than the M16 as well).
The gun shoots at a rate of 4200 rounds per minute. Yes, four thousand. Pilots typically shoot either one- or two-second burst which set loose 70 to 150 rounds. The system is optimized for shooting at 4,000 feet.
OK, the best for last.
You've got a pretty good idea of how big that cartridge is, but I'll bet you're like me and you don't fully appreciate how big the GA GAU-8 Avenger really is.
Take a look....
Each of those seven barrels is 112" long. That's almost ten feet. The entire gun is 19-1/2 feet long.
Think how impressive it would look set up in your living room.
Oh, by the way, it doesn't eject the empty shells but runs them back into the storage drum. There's just so dang many flying out, they felt it might damage the aircraft.
Oh yeah, I forgot, they can hang those bomb and rocket things on 'em too, just in case. After all, it is an "airplane"!
Like I said, this is a beautiful design.
I'm glad it's ours!!
Thanks Clay!
The Key of AwesomeWritten by Layne Cope
This is hillarious!
Thanks Matt!
WOW!Written by Layne Cope
WOW! This is incredible!
Thanks Matt!
A VETERAN IS ...Written by Layne Cope
A person who pledged their very life in defense of the Constitution of the United States
Someone who endured environmental and physical extremes while battling foreign and domestic enemies of the Constitution
A person whose fidelity and loyalty to the Constitution remains ever strong
A person who has gone into the Valley of Death in obedience to lawful orders of the President and of superior officers
A person who voluntarily gave up their Constitutional freedoms and became subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice
A person who asks to give but never to be given
A person who may be a recipient of but never sought a citation for bravery
One who proudly salutes the Anthem and Flag of the United States of America
One who protects the loathsome protestor's freedom of speech and right to burn the Flag
A person who is blind to human differences and accepts the strength of diversity
A person who never was and is not now a victim
The only one who is capable of truly understanding another Veteran
One who does not ask to be understood but for others to be understanding
That person sitting alone, looking into the past with eyes full of tears, asking the unanswerable, "Why not me?"
With love and respect for my brothers and sisters
Terry S. Bowman,
SMSgt (Ret) USAF
Thanks Fran for sending this to me. I couldn't have said this better myself! Thank you SMSgt Bowman for the inspired words and thank you to all the military members (current and former) who have voluntarily accepted the call to duty and to those who have given the greatest sacrifice for the good of the rest of us!
It is now REALLY official!Written by Layne Cope
Cooler than DominosWritten by Layne Cope
This.... is.... AWESOME!!!!!
Thanks Clay!!!


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Networks without the network?
Ho partecipato, insieme a Federica Ferraris, al convegno internazionale "Protest Participation in Variable Communication Ecologies. Meanings, Modalities and Implications" (Alghero, 24-26 June 2015) con un intervento dal titolo Networks without the network? The Italian protest movements from organized fragments to connective actions.
Many Italian contemporary protest and civic organizations use the label 'Network' (Rete) to define themselves. Most of them have a website and usually have a social network site profile or page. However, a large part of these organizations do not seem to have an effective and aware appraisal of communication tools for organizational and expressive purposes. The network metaphor often looks like a perfect analogy for the fragmented, reactive and voiceless structure of this movement, rather than an indication for a conscious networked organization, for a community that uses the web as a means and a strategy.
This paper intends to scrutinize the recent collective mobilizations and social movements organizations to find some answers to the hypothesis that there is connective action without a collective intelligence. Two kinds of network will be analysed, namely: 1. protest actions against public policies, infrastructural, or legislative proposals and 2. movements aimed at the creation of economic and cultural alternatives.
To the first typology belong students and scholars' protests fighting the academic reforms in 2004 and 2010, in which the broadcasting news coverage was more extensive. As for the second one, we will focus on the large and diverse movements of solidarity purchasing groups (GAS – Gruppi d'Acquisto Solidale) along with community-supported agriculture and "solidarity economy networks" (RES – Reti di Economia Solidale).
Each case study is supported by in-depth ethnographic observation of organizing practices (native anthropologist), analyses of communication action performed for broadcast media and, broadly, the use of social media and web strategies.
The connective tissue that shapes the identity and mediatized action of these two movements highlights three elements around which it is built: 1. an organizational network made of people and procedures; 2. a mediatic network made of tools and relationships; 3. a web of meanings made of identity, frames and symbols.
Around these three dimensions it emerges the dilemma of movements, tempted by the spirit of the networks and by the urge to act effectively as a whole, balancing between an organizational decentralization and the heritage of practices and habits of «bureaucratic organizations» (Bennett, Segerberg, Walker).
Finally, around these three dimensions evolves the possibility and practices of movements to act really as connected communities, as well as of organizations that aren't capable to give themselves a structure, weaving among the «capacity to aspire» and the difficulty of doing. We thus reflect upon some of the most recurring and crucial hypothesis upon social movement, media and the future of democracy.


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In a recent speech given at the Women of the World summit, Hillary Clinton, Democrat candidate for President, stated that "Far too many women are denied access to reproductive health care and safe childbirth…And deep-seated cultural codes, religious beliefs and structural biases have to be changed." While you might think that she was referring to some far away, oppressed, backward country, she wasn't. She went on to clarify that what she referred to was "not just in far away countries but right here in the United States."
In many ways this is simply a strange statement. The expression "reproductive health care" is just a nuanced way of saying "abortion." The Planned Parenthood website, for instance, while they offer other token services (very few of which seem to be related to parenting) clearly seeks to promote and advance abortion. It is nearly all they talk about. And yet, apparently, Hillary Clinton thinks there are not enough abortions even in the United States where there have been 57,852,000 since 1973. Already, this year alone, there were 360,187 abortions. Think of this! These are innocent lives being snuffed out just because they were inconvenient to someone else. And Hillary Clinton thinks women are denied this "right"?
Furthermore, she blames religious beliefs for stifling abortion. Whatever else she may be referring to when she says this, she has in mind the Biblical teaching that abortion is murder. She would have Christians to change their "deep-seated religious beliefs" in order to bring about her goal of increased access to abortion. This clearly demonstrates not only a lack of humanity but also a lack of understanding on her part of the nature of truth, the origin of the Bible and the basis of Christianity.
Christians do not arbitrarily decide what they believe. We believe the things we believe because they come from God, not from any man (or any woman). All scripture is given by inspiration of God (II Tim. 3:16,17). Faithful Christians would never, could never, change their view about the sanctity of life. Those who would presume to alter the teaching of God's word are warned:
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book (Rev. 22:18-19).
Christians, those who follow and adhere to the teaching of Jesus Christ, know that to add to or to take from the word of God is sinful. Christians would never seek to alter or have others alter their deep-seated views that come from God. Indeed, we ought to obey God rather than men or woman (Acts 5:29). While many will form their worldview based on something other than the Bible, faithful Christians, will have a "Thus saith the Lord" for their deep-seated beliefs.
This country does not now need, nor does it ever need, leaders who tempt its citizens to dismiss the will of God or have disdain for the sanctity of human life, which is made in the image of God. It needs leaders who will lead based upon the word of God. At the very lest, we need moral leaders who uphold the traditional Judea-Christian values that formed the basis of the founding of this country.
May God help us in the upcoming elections to choose men and women who uphold the traditional values upon which this country was founded, who will uphold the sanctity of life, and who will listen to God's word as they govern.
Eric L. Padgett


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For a nature-loving entrepreneur, a top green business idea today is a sustainable tree care business. This type of green business offers a great opportunity to give back to the community and make a living in the process.
Trees are not only essential for life on earth, but are also the longest living species. They absorb carbon dioxide, reduce wind speeds, cool the air and prevent flooding and erosion. With rainforests and other natural woodlands threatened, it is vital that we preserve trees in urban settings.
Tree Care Business 101
Here are the basics you need to know in order to start a successful tree care business in your community:
Skills Required
A tree care service involves a wide range of activities, from trimming limbs, taking down whole trunks, removing stumps, as well as planting young trees. If you have worked with another tree company, these things should be familiar. Another big bonus would be an A-1 climber certificate.
If aid climbing isn't your favorite pastime, team up with a partner or pick a crew member who is a climber. You have to understand the techniques of cutting storm-damaged trees, chainsaw use and maintenance as well as how to dispose of wood and brush.
Draw Up Your Green Business Plan
If you have made up your mind about starting a tree care business, you'll need a business plan that will serve you as a road map on how to develop your company. Consulting the SBAA or BBB (Small Business Association Australia or BBB in the U.S.) is a good way to start, as these organizations are dedicated to helping startup businesses grow and prosper. Take advantage of their events, workshops and meetings and connect to industry leaders and investors.
Hire a Trimming Crew
A dedicated and skilled tree crew is essential for your business to run smoothly with minimal incidents or accidents. If you have worked for a landscaping company, you probably have friends in the business who are always looking for extra work.
Another effective way for hiring skilled workers is to place an ad on Gumtree, Adzuna or any local classified ad platform. Perform job interviews and recognize applicant's strengths. When your business starts to grow, you will be able to employ those people full-time.
Get Business Leads
Online Leads
For a service-based company, one of the best places to generate leads is at the top of Google's search engine results. In every metropolitan city, there are thousands of searches per month for different keywords related to the tree care industry, such as tree services (city name), tree removal (city name), tree trimming (city name), etc.
Unless you are near the top of such search result lists, you are losing potential leads. Here's how to get started:
- Step 1: Create your Google My Business profile.
- Step 2: Fill out all the information in Local Google Business page.
- Step 3: Ask satisfied customers to leave reviews on your Google for Business profile page.
- Step 4: Have your business name, address and phone number listed on citation websites.
Personal Referrals
Talk to other entrepreneurs in your industry. You can often get referrals from lawn care professionals or pool maintenance people; then when somebody asks you for reliable lawn or pool maintenance, you can return the favor. In a person to person business like this, up to 20 percent of business leads are referrals.
Invest in Quality Equipment
Cutting is usually the last resort of saving a tree, used as a method of treatment or prevention. The chainsaw is what comes to mind immediately. Petrol-powered saws use a petrol/oil mix to run, while the electric-powered ones usually have a power cord which can get in the way. It seems that battery-powered saws have the best of both worlds.
Pole pruners come in handy even if you climb the canopy. However, not all trees are accessible by aid climbing. By providing a stable platform for more workers and their tools, scissor lifts for rough terrains are also very useful in urban settings, where maneuverability can often be an issue.
Apart from trapping dust and filtering pollutants from the air, trees host complex micro-ecosystems. Young trees offer food and shelter for birds, and the old ones are frequented by bats, burrowing insects and woodpeckers.
In addition, people love to live and work in green surroundings. In the time when there are more homes in cities than in the countryside, taking care of parks and street trees is becoming even more important. This provides an opportunity to create a successful green business by starting a successful tree care service for any local area.
Image Credit – Wikimedia


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POSITION: Chief Operations Officer
NATURE OF BUSINESS: Microfinance company providing loans to the poorest of the poor, with a mission to fight poverty in a sustainable manner. This is done by enabling the poor to increase their income through microcredit for self-employment and by assisting them inthe accumulation of savings.
JOB LOCATION: Tzaneen, Limpopo
REPORTS TO: Managing Director
TOTAL STAFF RESPONSIBILITY: Approximately 472 employees
SUMMARY OF EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY: The Chief Operating Officer will oversee all hands-on operational functions within the organisation.
GROUP BACKGROUND: The organization began operations in 1992 and since then has cumulatively disbursed 1 320 011 loans to the value of R 2.3 billion to very poor people, 99% of whom were women. The organisation is now located in four of South Africa's provinces, namely, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West Province, and the coastal Eastern Cape Province.
KEY EXECUTIVE ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED: Would preferably be qualified in a related field. Must have had at least five years senior management position with exposure at Executive Committee level. Must have managed an operational business with a turnover of at least R75m. Must understand how to formulate and execute business strategies as well as effectively lead a team of people
KEY JOB PERFORMANCE AREAS: Assume responsibility for the effective leadership and management of the position without alienating the existing staff and rapidly assume managerial responsibility and authority of the role. Assist the Managing Director with the overall company strategy development, refinement and implementation. Specifically spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes. Take responsibility for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes (internal and external).
Note: Part of the Woodburn Mann processinvolves verification of your qualifications. Many clients also request thatpotential candidates complete criminal and creditchecks.


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We didn't preview this India v Australia test series thinking there would be nothing new to say. On the one hand you had Steve Smith's unfancied Australia, which had lost 0-3 in Sri Lanka six months ago and had been dubbed by Bhajji as the "weakest Australian team to ever visit India" and by Dada as most likely to go down 0-4. On the other side stood Kohli's mighty Indian test outfit – a captain who had never lost a game in India and a team which was unbeaten in 19 test matches (home and away). The test teams of Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies, New Zealand, England and Bangladesh had all been swept aside at various points in the last two and a half years. Before going into the Pune test against Australia, India hadn't lost a test match at home since December 2012 – a 20 match unbeaten streak at home.
But these two mighty cricketing nations have a special relationship, based primarily on spoiling each others' parties. In the greatest moment in Indian test history, the Laxman/Dravid/Bhajji miracle ended Australia's 16 match winning streak at Kolkata in 2001. Australia then conquered the "Final Frontier" in 2004, bringing India's unbeaten run at home to end. Again, in 2008, India famously brought another Aussie 16 match winning streak to an end by winning at the WACA in Perth when no one gave them a chance.
So, in case you've been working for a living or living under a rock, Australia has won the first test match at Pune by 333 runs within three days, bringing Kohli and India's streaks to an end. India have been paid back in their own coin.
It was almost like the roles of past skirmishes had been reversed. Steve O'Keefe, an unheralded spinner, emerged from the shadows to lead the charge to victory (a la 2001, Bhajji in Kumble's absence). Led by the skipper, the Australian batsman batted with patience and application, putting away ego and their bowlers kept their mouths shut and used all their energy to take wickets. Finally, in stark contrast to India's missed opportunities, their close catching was nothing short of spectacular. Coming into the series as underdogs, Australia just looked like they wanted it more.
Test cricket in India this season was taking on a bit of a sameness – bat long, bat big, spin the opposition out. The Pune test match has certainly stirred things up. India have been embarrassed badly and an interesting series beckons.
What are your thoughts on the first India v Australia test at Pune? And do remember to subscribe to all our posts here.