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Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals
May 24, 2019
Lance Lamar Moorev.State of Alabama
from Madison Circuit Court (CC-16-1078)
appellant, Lance Lamar Moore, appeals his convictions for
third-degree domestic violence based on third-degree assault,
see § 13A-6-132, Ala. Code 1975 ("domestic-violence
assault"), and for third-degree domestic violence based
on menacing ("domestic-violence menacing"), see
§ 13A-6-132, Ala. Code 1975. Moore was sentenced to one
year's imprisonment for each conviction, and those
sentences were to run consecutively. Moore was also ordered
to pay a $100 bail-bond fee for each count, a $500
victim-compensation assessment, and a $500 fine.
evidence at trial indicated the following. Moore and Patrice
Legrone were in a dating relationship from 2013 through part
of 2015. According to Legrone, about two months into the
relationship, Moore began getting violent with her. During
much of that time, Moore lived with Legrone in Huntsville. In
June 2015, however, Moore went to live with some of his
On June
12, 2015, Moore telephoned Legrone and told her that he
wanted to see her. When Moore arrived at Legrone's
residence, he went to her car and looked through some papers.
He then went to her front door. Legrone stated that she was
hesitant to let Moore in because he appeared very agitated.
Legrone opened the front door, Moore pushed his way in and
demanded Legrone's cellular telephone to see with whom
she had been communicating. According to Legrone, Moore told
her that if she did not give him the phone, he would beat
her. When Legrone hesitated, Moore began hitting her in the
face and head until she finally gave him the phone.
testified that after Moore went through the messages on her
phone, he began beating her again. Legrone said that she
tried to get away from Moore by running upstairs but that he
came up behind her, pinned her to her bed, and put his hands
around her neck. Although Legrone tried to escape by running
into her bathroom, Moore followed her, grabbed her, slammed
her around the bathroom, and hit her in the face. He then
strangled Legrone until she lost consciousness.
Legrone regained consciousness, she left the bathroom and saw
Moore sitting at the kitchen table again going through
messages on her cellular telephone. As she tried to calm
Moore down, Moore grabbed a kitchen knife, held it to her
side, and said, "Bitch, I will kill you." (R. 101,
103-104.) Legrone testified that she was afraid for her life.
testified that she tried to escape by running toward the
garage but that Moore caught up with her and slammed her into
the clothes dryer. According to Legrone, Moore eventually
stopped beating her after he became exhausted. She also said
that, in order to calm him down, she told him that she would
marry him. Moore then left and Legrone drove to a nearby gas
station and telephoned the police.
testified in his own defense. He admitted that he went to
Legrone's house on June 12. He testified that he and
Legrone fought after he confronted her about her
"messing around." According to Moore, he found
evidence that Legrone had been "sexting" another
(R. 224-26.) He testified that Legrone hit him first and that
it, "you know, went from there." (R. 226.) He
admitted to slapping Legrone, but he denied strangling her or
threatening her with a knife. He denied that Legrone ever
lost consciousness. He testified that Legrone had pulled the
knife and had tried to cut him with it, although he said the
knife had only scratched him. He offered into evidence a
shirt with a slash mark.
officers documented Legrone's injuries, which included
black eyes, injured lips, bruises on her chin and her neck,
an injured nose, loose teeth, and injured sinuses. Legrone
testified that she was in pain for two weeks. She also stated
that she obtained a protective order against Moore and moved
to Georgia to "start her life over." (R. 107-08.)
March 11, 2016, the Madison County Grand Jury indicted Moore
on one count of domestic violence by strangulation, see
§ 13A-6-138, Ala. Code 1975; one count of
domestic-violence assault, see § 13A-6-132, Ala. Code
1975; and one count of domestic-violence menacing, see §
13A-6-132, Ala. Code 1975. Moore's trial began on
September 26, 2017. The next day, the jury found him guilty
of the domestic-violence-menacing and
domestic-violence-assault charges. The jury acquitted Moore
of the charge of domestic violence by strangulation or
October 23, 2017, Moore was sentenced to one year's
imprisonment on each conviction. On November 22, 2017, he
filed a motion for a new trial. That motion was denied on
December 4, 2017, following a hearing. Moore filed a timely
notice of appeal.
contends that his convictions and sentences for
domestic-violence assault and domestic-violence menacing
violate principles of double jeopardy.[2] (Moore's
brief, pp. 11-13.) The record, however, does not
affirmatively establish that a double-jeopardy violation, in
fact, occurred in this case. Id.
"'The Fifth Amendment's Double Jeopardy Clause
protects against a second prosecution for the same offense
after an acquittal, a second prosecution for the same offense
after conviction, and against multiple punishments for
the same offense.' Woods v. State, 709
So.2d 1340, 1342 (Ala.Crim.App.1997). 'The clause applies
to "multiple punishment" because, if it did not
apply to punishment, then the prohibition against
"multiple trials" would be meaningless; a court
could achieve the same result as a second trial by simply
resentencing a defendant after he has served all or part of
an initial sentence.' United States v. Fogel,
829 F.2d 77, 88 (D.C. Cir. 1987)."
Lanier v. State, [Ms. CR-17-0429, July 13,
2018]__So. 3d__, __(Ala.Crim.App.2018) (emphasis added). In
Birdsong v. State, [Ms. CR-15-1381, July 7, 2017]
__So. 3d__, __(Ala.Crim.App.2017), this Court stated:
"In Blockburger v. United States, 284 U.S. 299,
52 S.Ct. 180, 76 L.Ed. 306 (1932), the United States Supreme
Court announced a two-pronged test for addressing this issue.
First, the threshold inquiry under Blockburger is
whether the alleged statutory violations arose from the same
act or transaction. Id. at 304. Second, if the
offenses did arise from the same act or transaction, then we
must determine whether each offense requires proof of an
additional fact which the other does not. Id. If
each offense does not require proof of an additional fact
that the other does not, then double jeopardy applies.
Id. On the other hand, '"if each statute
requires proof of an additional fact which the other does
not, an acquittal or conviction under either statute does not
exempt the defendant from prosecution and punishment under
the other."' Id."
regard to the first prong from Blockburger, this
Court has previously stated that, "[a]lthough a single
crime cannot be split up into multiple offenses, ...
'[w]hen the same conduct ... may establish the commission
of more than one offense, the defendant may be prosecuted for
each such offense.'" Shelton v. State, 521
So.2d 1035, 1037 (Ala.Crim.App.1987) (holding that the
elements of the robbery occurred when the defendant made a
demand and threatened the victim with a weapon, whereas the
attempted first-degree assault occurred as the victim was
escaping). The State argues that the evidence in this case
demonstrates each conviction arose out of different acts.
(State's brief, p. 17.) Specifically, the State argues
that the facts underlying the domestic- violence-assault
conviction occurred when Moore beat Legrone until she was
unconscious. Id. When Legrone regained consciousness
sometime later and approached Moore, Moore grabbed a kitchen
knife and threatened to kill Legrone. (R. 101-04.) The State
contends that the incident involving the knife formed the
basis for the domestic-violence-menacing conviction and thus
was separate and distinct from the domestic-violence assault.
(State's brief, p. 17.)
indictment charging Moore with domestic-violence assault and
domestic-violence menacing reads, in relevant part:
"Count 2
"The Grand Jury of said County charge, that before the
finding of this Indictment, LANCE LAMAR MOORE, whose name is
unknown to the Grand Jury other than as stated, did, with
intent to cause physical injury to another person, cause
physical injury to another person, to-wit: Patrice Legrone,
the said Patrice Legrone being a ... person who ... had a
dating ... relationship with the defendant, in violation of
Section 13A-6-132 of the CODE OF ALABAMA, against the peace
and dignity of the State of Alabama.
"Count 3
"The Grand Jury of said County charge, that before the
finding of this Indictment LANCE LAMAR MOORE, whose name is
unknown to the Grand Jury other than as stated, did, commit
the crime of Menacing in violation of Section 13A-6-23 of the
CODE OF ALABAMA, in that the said defendant did, by physical
action, to-wit: pulled a knife and poked the victim multiple
times while threatening to kill her, intentionally place or
attempt to place another person, to-wit: Patrice Legrone, in
fear of imminent serious physical injury, and the victim
being a ... person who ... had a dating ... relationship with
the defendant, in violation of Section 13A-6-132 of the CODE
OF ALABAMA, against the peace and dignity of the State of
circuit court gave the following instructions to the jury for
the charges quoted above:
"A person commits the crime of domestic violence in the
third degree if he commits the crime of assault in the third
degree and the victim is a person who had a dating
relationship with the defendant.
"To convict, the State must prove beyond a reasonable
doubt each of the following elements:
"One, that the Defendant, Lance Moore, caused physical
injury to any person, namely, Patrice Legrone;
"Two, that the Defendant acted with intent to cause
physical injury to another person, and;
"Three, that the victim, Patrice Legrone, has or had a
dating relationship with the Defendant.
"A person commits the crime of domestic violence in the
third degree if he commits the crime of menacing third degree
and the victim is a person who has or had a dating
relationship with the Defendant.
"That the Defendant, Lance Moore, intentionally placed
or attempted to place another person in fear of physical
"Two, that the Defendant intended to place a person or
other people in fear of eminent, serious physical injury, and
"Three, that the Defendant--I'm sorry, the victim,
Patrice Legrone, has or had a dating relationship with the
testimony was extensive and detailed. She testified, in
relevant part:
" Q. Do you know about how many times he hit you in the
"A. Maybe five or six in the first--we went through
different parts of the house fighting. The living room and
the kitchen are kind of connected. So we went--we started out
in the living room when he came through the door and we sat
down to talk.
"It ended up with me giving him the phone. He went
through the phone for awhile. He ran upstairs. He chased me
upstairs. He beat me upstairs. He grabbed me around my neck.
He choked me upstairs.
"And his signature move was to cover--because he knows I
hated it--he would cover my nose and cover my mouth at the
same time and kind of muzzle me to the floor.
"Q. Let me back up a little bit. You said he hit you
multiple times in the face?
"A. Yes.
"Q. Where in the house were you when that happened?
"A. In the kitchen.
"Q. And did he hit you anywhere else on your body?
"Q. Where else on your body did he hit you?
"A. I had bruises on my arms. I had bruises on my legs.
I fell a couple of times. I was trying to break away from
him. I tried to break for the garage. I tried to break for
the back door. I tried to jump out of my bedroom window. ...
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No, on one has given an actual reason, which neither did you in this comment. Someone, ANYONE give a reason why someone leeching has an effect on loot if you are in a group larger than 8 already. If you have 8 people, odds are some of them have rally blade on, which means more will join. So regardless of one or two people leeching, if you already have a group larger than 8 people someone isn't getting loot regardless. And if you think you need 20kPR to insta kill stuff you don't play very much. I have seen people with 12k PR kill bosses in U9 when one hit, usually they are SH but still. I am at PR 15k and can insta kill almost any boss in U9.
You say i am not listening but I have re-read the comments several times and no one has yet to explain why one person in a large group already above 8 effects loot. Nor has anyone explained why speed is effected, because as I have stated several times, if you need to spend 5 seconds reviving the person and maybe more catching the scattered mobs, any time you would have gained with the Trove Flux and them helping is nullified completely. So far no one has given a valid reason as to why leeching directly impacts anything in a negative way, any reasons given so far can be debunked very easily and have been already with no one giving further information to explain away the reasons as to why they are a non issue.
Again, same arguments have been made over and over, and with the same answer. The one unanswered thing I've see stated over and over, is reviving the noob if they die trying to help you. The answer to that is the following, you don't revive them. It's much faster in a team to respawn and rejoin/invite. You have time during flying you can invite, so you don't sacrifice grind time.
It's largely an ethical issue and people have already debated their points. They've mostly decided to leave it at that as to not waste too much energy going in circles. No-one is going to budge at this point. All I'll say is that you wouldn't pay a Doctor the same wage as someone barely showing up for work. Sure giving the same wage wouldn't necessarily hurt the doctor, but it'd be quite insulting.
I feel like you missed the point completely. Why do you assume that group A or B have an understanding? Did I at any point say they know one another? No, it's implied it's a group of randoms. And never, not once do you need more than a couple of people to finish a dungeon. Unless you are FAR underpowered for the area then 2 or 3 people is enough to finish any dungeon in the game. So again, you are not losing out on any needed DPS at all, most times half a group does not even get to the boss room before the others have killed it. So both groups get the exact same amount of loot and both groups do the same dmg because in no situation in this game do you ever need to have all 8 people fighting a boss, unless your whole group is dearly underpowered for that dungeon.
Also, loot is the entire point to all of this. A huge reason people are against leeching is because they are saying it effects their loot. My point is, that if you are in a group more than 8 then you wont get loot sometimes anyways, and if you are under 8 people then you get loot regardless.
That's because you're being closed minded. You're trying to prove people wrong on something that's an opinion and for some reason you don't get it. I mentioned it was rude because people are getting EXP or Loot without doing anything through the Trove Flux for sale. The argument is not whether or not it impacts you but rather or not it's fair. If you don't mind people leeching off of you that's your decision. But not everyone feels that way. In all of your claims you mention clearing bosses fast. But from what I've read you fail to acknowledge if someone doesn't clear them fast. In that scenario the goal could be reached must faster if the leecher helps. But instead remains on their mount at the top.
Without the leecher there, yes, they'd clear it in the same time. But that's not the point. The point is the leecher IS there and could help shave off time and refuses to do so. I personally don't need a leecher to help me that's not why I don't like them. I don't like the idea of someone reaping the benefits of my work without my consent. I cannot debunk your opinion because it, again, is an OPINION. As you also cannot disprove my view that it's rude. We can go on and on with this and never get anywhere. So please for crying out loud just stop trying to force your opinion on others. It's not going to work.


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EOS (Emerging Opportunities for Sustanability) began with a handful of bright and compassionate Iowa State University engineering students who wanted to use their skills to give back to the world. Just one month after graduation, founders Wes Meier and Greg McGrath began designing and implementing technologies in Mali, West Africa. After working with rural communities to introduce appropriate technologies in Mali, they both knew they were capable of making a difference in underserved communities, and EOS was born.
EOS International has developed a set of core technologies to help improve the quality of life for rural families by creating income opportunities, improving health, and protecting the environment. EOS empowers impoverished Nicaraguans by working with them as autonomous customers rather than charity recipients, and each benificiary pays a share of the costs. Their team of engineers uses locally-sources materials to improve system designs that lower costs and improve efficiency for the average Nicaraguan. Each technology is tagged with GPS coordinates allowing EOS to revisit and analyze technologies long after the initial installation, insuring long-term success and constant improvement of their technologies.
In 2011, EOS International partnered with Compatible Technology International (CTI) to develop a low-cost, low-maintenance, non-electrical solution that attaches to any rural community's water tank. The result, called the CTI-8, inactivates pathogens in water systems by releasing a controlled dosage of chlorine as water flows over a solid chlorine tablet inside the unit. One tablet releases chlorine into the community's water tank, mixing evenly with stored water while not affecting taste.
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I am creating this blog post to remind you that when you are hard on yourself, it can really lower your self confidence. So Many of us only focus on what we consider to be our flaws! We list reasons of why we can't do something that we know deep down we really want to do! When what we really all need to do, is take more chances and do things that we are maybe a little bit uncomfortable with. Do more of the things that we are also afraid of because we might fail at them. In the end you most likely won't fail and when that happens, it is amazing!
Not too long ago one of my clients told me how much her session changed the way she felt about herself. Part of what was a little surprising to me was the fact that she brought this up at her viewing and ordering meeting before she even laid eyes her portraits! The secondary part was that the change was pretty much immediately after her session! After a day or so, I thought I can not let this pass! The women that I come into contact with here in upstate New York through my Boudoir Photography, need to hear about her experience and how much it changed her level of confidence! They need to hear how it has changed the way she is now moving forward through her everyday to continue to take care of her own self confidence! So, I asked her if she would write a few paragraphs for me about her experience and what she had told me. And I am so happy to say, she agreed!
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I was scrolling through Facebook, as I find myself doing too often, when I saw a casting call for one of the pages I follow. I have been curious about this page, and was curious about doing a photo shoot with Valerie as well. But it was a boudoir shoot. And I am not a size 2. But all of her pictures are so beautiful and well shot that regardless of who the model was, they looked gorgeous. So I applied to the casting call thinking that I wouldn't get picked anyway, although I found myself eagerly checking my email a few times daily.
I got the email a few days later that I had been chosen, and to schedule a time that I would like to have the photos done. Fast forward a couple weeks and some lingerie shopping later I was getting my hair done at a salon and I was pretty nervous. I was pretty certain that I would be the first one to have no photos turn out decent. I didn't have much self esteem, being a bigger girl and hearing harsh comments had taken its toll on me, I am very self conscious.
Once my hair was all done I headed to the studio and was met at the door by Valerie, and I felt a lot more at ease. Once I got more comfortable I sat down and had my makeup done. I tried to go outside my comfort zone with everything from my nails, the outfits I chose for the session, and how I had my makeup done. I was BLOWN AWAY with how fabulous I looked once the makeup artist was finished. I was starting to feel better.
I got changed into my first outfit and headed out to the setup to have the first few pictures shot. As the camera was clicking and I was changing positions I was still nervous I wouldn't get the amazing outcomes of all the previous models. after a few shots were taken I got to see them on the back of the camera and I didn't recognize myself, well I mean it was me on the camera but not how I pictured myself on a daily basis. I looked good. Far better than I ever expected. And it was me. I relaxed at this point and had so much fun with the rest of the shoot. I wasn't self conscious, and I was myself and looked amazing in the pictures.
I learned that regardless of how hard I am of myself, I am beautiful. The weekend after my shoot I was invited out for a boat ride on the Saint Lawrence River and I love being on the water. I wanted to go swimming while I was on the boat and was trying to decide on a swimsuit to wear. I had a choice of a one piece or a bikini I hadn't worn in a few years. The weather was beautiful and I knew that many people would be out enjoying it. I was going to go with the one piece, until I remembered how I felt after my photos were taken. I went with the bikini, and I even went swimming when we pulled up to the sand bar and it was full of people. I didn't care if they were judging me for what I was wearing, I felt good about myself and had fun. This was all because I took a chance on a boudoir shoot that I didn't think I would get. Thank you to Valerie and the rest of her team for letting me see my beauty and making me challenge my thoughts about myself. Everyday I try to do one thing that takes me out of my comfort zone and everyday I feel more confident!
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Gladiator Fight
Gladiator Fight is a fast-paced fighting game that pits man against man in an all-out, skill-driven competition where there can be only one winner. Defeat your opponents by reading his moves! Decide to strike high, attack low, or block to keep your opponent off-balance and land enough blows to crush your him. Emerge victorious and take what is rightfully yours: boundless riches and eternal glory. Your day is here, Gladiator. Seize it.
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How to Dehumidify Your Home and Basement
If you live in Rhode Island or Massachusetts, you know that the weather can get quite humid and sticky. Having a home located near water may mean that you'll have to dehumidify your house even more
Humidity in the Air
Moisture gets into the air of your home, creating humidity. While water in the air is natural, too much can lead to trouble even in cooler winter weather. Excessive moisture in the basement or in your home can lead to things such as:
- Feeling uncomfortable. If you live in a humid environment, you know how uncomfortable it can be when it's humid. It's not just about being uncomfortable, either. You can get sick from too much humidity.
- Humidity in your home can lead to harmful mold and mildew. Trust us, you don't want that.
- It can damage wood or other finishes on your home. That can lead to more unneeded costs.
- Wet spots can appear on your ceiling. A damaged ceiling is the last thing you want.
Other signs of too much humidity include a musty smell and moisture gathering on your windows.
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There should be about 30 to 50 percent of humidity in your home, with lower end of that range applying to lower temperatures. Buy yourself a hygrometer or a wifi thermostat with one built in, and see if the levels are in that range. If it's higher, it's time to dehumidify.
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Use a Portable Dehumidifier
A portable dehumidifier plugs in and helps to remove the moisture from the air. As the name implies, it's small enough for you to carry around the home, and it's good for people on a budget. Good units will usually cost you around $200 or so. Water is collected in a bucket attached to the unit that you empty periodically.
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While a portable dehumidifier is a good start, if it isn't cutting it, a whole house dehumidifier will get the job done. It installs to your home and dehumidifies the entire area for you, running like a normal AC unit would. In fact, an air conditioner dehumidifies as well so you won't need both – at least not in the hot summer months. Talk to a professional about getting a central dehumidifier for your home.
Seal Up Your Home
If you do not have the budget to buy a dehumidifier, try some sealant or weatherstripping. Keeping moisture out is an effective, and inexpensive, way to go about dehumidifying. Look around your basement and home. Are there any cracks, openings, and other areas water can get in? Seal it using some common weather sealant found at any hardware store.
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Basement made of concrete? A waterproofing compound is a coat you can apply to the walls and the ceiling. It will keep water off the walls and allow it to be as dry as possible.
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Using a fan and air conditioner keeps the air moving, and prevents the room from accumulating moisture. While running an AC too much can increase the electric bill, a portable fan can help.
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In some instances, dehumidifying your home is a simple task. However, if you've tried everything your home still suffers from too much moisture, getting an opinion from a certified professional may be your best bet. They can find the cause of all that moisture and help you to dehumidify your home most effectively. They can also explain to you what level of moisture is optimal.
Before temperatures get too humid – and they will – take the proper steps to stay ahead today. You'll be surprised at just how much of a difference it will make.


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Although the concepts of multi-channel and omni-channel marketing are related, they are not the same. Multi-channel typically refers to using multiple channels (ex. website, social media, in person) to communicate with your customers and is generally marketing-centric. Omni-channel is customer-centric and involves creating a seamless experience for the customer, regardless of how the customer is interacting with your brand.
Almost half of the people missed that question on the 'Are You Marketing Buzzwordthy' quiz. Today's marketers are familiar with multi-channel marketing – both as a concept and in practice. I believe that most of us, especially in B2B marketing, simply don't use the term 'omni-channel' even though we intuitively understand what it means.
Buzzword or not, omni-channel stands for a very important shift in the marketplace today. Your customers expect a seamless experience with your company regardless of where they are: online, on social media, at a tradeshow, or in person.
That seems pretty obvious, right? We all understand the concept of branding. Omni-channel is like branding on steroids. While branding is centered on how your customer feels about your company, omni-channel describes how your customer interacts with your company.
On a daily basis, we all have a tendency to focus on our own role and department within our company. Our brand effectively operates as the sum of all our departments – sales, operations, development, support, and so forth. Considering that each of our departments has specific goals, metrics, leadership and systems, it's possible we all approach customer interactions with very different objectives and voices.
The customer doesn't see us as different departments at all. They see every single interaction as part of an overall experience with our company. Most importantly, they expect each interaction with our company to demonstrate that our company KNOWS and VALUES them as customers.
The Omni-Channel Experience has been Contagious from B2C to B2B
Omni-channel marketing has primarily been used in discussions about retail shopping experiences. Most of us have enjoyed how easy it is to order our favorite Starbucks drink from home using their app and then pick up the drink from our local barista without waiting in line. We might save money or score points by using the Cartwheel app while shopping at Target to scan an item and check for coupons. If our flight is delayed at the airport, our Delta app may pop up an alert with an option to change our itinerary without even talking to a gate agent.
We don't think of the word 'omni-channel' as being new or special because these seamless experiences are now commonplace for us. A high level of convenience and service is expected and demanded of companies in today's world.
This new expectation has spread rapidly from consumer-focused companies to B2B companies. In his book Engage to Win, Marketo CEO Steve Lucas references profound findings from a study done by Wunderman, a leading digital agency. The study revealed that 87% of people in the US measure brands against superior companies such as Amazon, Netflix, and Starbucks. This means that your customers aren't just comparing your company to your competitors, but to the experiences they have out in the world.
No matter what your industry, you are competing against companies who are obsessed with improving the customer experience.
Is Omni-Channel All about Technology?
In many ways, yes. Industry leading companies are investing billions of dollars in using technology to better understand their customers and to provide a smoother experience at every stage of the customer lifecycle.
The most prominent example is Disney's creation of Magic Bands at their theme parks. These colorful RFID bracelets were developed secretly over the last decade with the goal of removing 'all the friction within the Disney World experience.' Wired magazine's profile Disney's $1 Billion Bet on a Magical Wristband should be required reading for any company striving to understand both the WHY and the HOW to roll out an omni-channel experience.
It's all about technology, but then again, it's not.
While most companies thriving in the omni-channel realm make big investments in technology, it's more important to look at the driving philosophy. These rock star companies (Starbucks, Amazon, Disney) have created technologies and processes that make the buying experience easier and less painful for their customers. The root of all this technology is customer empathy.
The first step is to embrace the knowledge that your customers expect flawless experiences that make them feel understood and valued. If the term 'flawless' sounds scary, realize that the more important part of their expectation is that you care about them. Begin with empathy.
It's not about the buzzwords; it's about the basics.
In closing, I'll share a personal story about Disney. A few years back, I vacationed at Disney World with my wonderful and chaotic family. Somehow four of us ended up at the park entrance with only three tickets that had been connected to our magic bands. Disney can turn to the unhappiest place on earth quickly when traveling with little kids, especially if you have issues. At the customer service desk, my husband starting describing our situation to the Disney cast member by saying "We have a bit of a problem." Her response was instant "You're at Disney. We don't have problems here. Let me fix this for you." That moment was memorable because of the human connection and respect, not because of technology.
The true omni-channel experience comes down to how your customers feel at each and every interaction with your company. Technology can only take you part of the way. It will always be about the humans you employ who find ways to make your customers' lives easier – whether with technology or good old fashioned customer service.
What are the quick takeaways for B2B Businesses?
- Understand that your customers are comparing you to best-in-class companies, not just your competitors.
- Look at the impact of your business decisions through your customer's eyes.
- Create an internal working environment, including data and systems, that provides a 360° view of the customer. Your sales reps should understand if a customer has an unresolved issue. Likewise, your development teams should understand the feedback coming from sales and support calls. Everyone in your company benefits from understanding your customers better.
- Make sure all of your communications and processes are built with the customer in mind.
Sources/Additional Reading:
- https://www.wired.com/2015/03/disney-magicband/
- http://blog.marketo.com/2014/04/the-definition-of-omni-channel-marketing-plus-7-tips.html
- http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/omnichannel-2-0-delivering-tailored-experience-customers/
- https://hbr.org/2016/07/how-to-make-the-most-of-omnichannel-retailing
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/micahsolomon/2015/04/08/omnichannel-customer-experience-how-a-360-degree-view-of-customer-care-can-help/#1b96acc1b764


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Not for nothing, but at 52 years of veteran hottie age, Monica Bellucci is still taking her top off in movies and TV shows for the love of her admirers dating back almost three decades of exhibitionism and hotness. The Italian thespianic and model doesn't seem to be slowing down in the passion inducement department one bit. Oh, sure, maybe she won't have extended topless walking around in the bright light scenes any longer, but that's not how I imagine her and I together anyhow. I like the lights dimmed and her especially tempting teats in my maw region.
Monica removes her clothes in the third season of Mozart in the Jungle. Not a bad show if you can ignore the classical music pomposity. Also, the arts. And the incessant homages to Manhattan. Really, if you narrow down on the Monica Bellucci removing her clothes even for the shortest of scenes, you have genius content. I should be in this business. Is it really so hard to hire gorgeous women and get them naked? That's my typical weekend. Enjoy.
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Hi guys/grrls!
Well ... at last year's San Diego Comic Con, Sergio was supposed to do a Batgirl sketch for me, so from time to time I went back to his table to see if it was ready. He usually leaves his completed sketches in the inside cover of his sketch portfolio at his table. Even if my sketch wasn't ready, it was still fun to look at the other sketches he had done for other people.
Sooo, I walk over to his table, and there is a small crowd of 4 or 5 people. I'm looking through Sergio's sketch portfolio, another person is looking through the books and comics on Sergio's table, one person is talking to Sergio, and two people are waiting in line to talk to Sergio. I'm minding my own business (as usual), having fun looking through the sketches, and really not paying much attention to anyone else (as usual) ... Now and then, I overhear part of the conversation from the person talking to Sergio -- "blah, blah, blah, ... Where's Mark? I've never seen him! Is that why he doesn't get paid? ..., blah, blah, blah, ..." (All the while, I'm still looking down at the sketch portfolio that's on the table.) "..., blah, blah, blah, ... blah, blah, blah, ..., so my son says, 'Why are you buying that comic, dad? It doesn't have Groo in it.' ..." (After hearing that, I thought "Who is that?") So, I peer over the person looking at the books and comics to see the person who's talking to Sergio. The San Diego Comic Con prints your name on your badge. His badge read "Gary P. Grossmann"!!! Immediately what sprung to mind was "Good grief -- it's Gary!" Of course, that was the first time that I've seen him. Plus, I didn't know what he looked like. On the mailing list, he only described himself as follically challenged. But he was wearing a baseball cap, so that fooled me completely, and I had no idea it was him! Kind of like when Clark Kent wears glasses ... I guess, the Groo baseball cap and Groo t-shirt should have tipped me off, but ...
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----Original Message Follows---- From: "Gary Grossmann" <email@example.com> To: <email@example.com> Subject: Re: Sergio Tales Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 23:29:42 -0700
Hi Folks!
Ok, two short stories.
The first time I met Sergio, I think he had heard about this crazy person who collected even the tiniest drawing of Groo and figured I was certifiable and probably someone to be leary of. (Who could blame him?) Combine this with the fact that he had just met Ruben and the Sergiography for the first time the day before and he was probably ready to make a break for the airport when I introduced myself! One of the first things he said to me was "Why would anyone collect Groo?" I was a tad crestfallen.
Then after we talked for a little while, he realized I had a family (intact), held down a job, was aloud to move about unsupervised (most of the time) and, generally, was (like Ruben) not one of those "Get a Life" type folks. Anyway, he was very funny when I whipped out my photocopies of all the Groo appearances in MAD and showed him the Groo List, saying things like "How can you see that?" "You must have sacraficed a lot of 'quality time' to find these" and "I put Groo in 'Captain Bleed?' I have no shame!" It was great.
My other story is shorter and about Mark. Last year in San Diego I met Mark for the first time, introducing myself after one of his panels. Later on he came by Sergio's table when I was there with my boys. He went straight up to them and said "I apologize for Groo. On behalf of Sergio, I apologize to your entire family. I'm sorry you will never go to college or own decent clothes because of Groo, but how were we to know anyone would become as obsessed as your Dad?" Or something pretty close to that. It was very funny.
Anywho, there you go. Take care all -Gary G.
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Robert E. Craddock, Jr. – Business Litigation
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Understanding how social experiences throughout life shape later loneliness levels may help to identify how to alleviate loneliness at later lifestages. This study investigates the association between social relationship adversities throughout the lifecourse and loneliness in later life. Using prospective data from the Medical Research Council National Survey of Health and Development (N = 2,453), we conducted multivariable analyses to investigate independent, cumulative and moderated effects between the number of social relationship adversities experienced in childhood, mid-adulthood and later adulthood and the feeling of loneliness at age 68. We examined interactions between social relationship adversities and current quantity and quality aspects of social relationships. We found evidence of a step-dose response where greater exposure to social relationship adversities experienced at three earlier lifestages predicted higher loneliness levels in later life with more recent social relationship adversities more strongly related to loneliness. The results also demonstrated support for exacerbation and amelioration of earlier adverse social relationship experiences by current social isolation and relationship quality, respectively. This study suggests that social relationship adversities experienced throughout the lifecourse continue to influence loneliness levels much later in life. A key finding is that adverse social relationship experiences in earlier life may explain why otherwise socially similar individuals differ in their levels of loneliness. Implications for policy and research are discussed.
Little is known about the relationship between adolescent affective problems (anxiety and depression) and mortality.
To examine whether adolescent affective symptoms are associated with premature mortality, and to assess whether this relationship is independent of other developmental factors.
Data (n = 3884) was from Britain's oldest birth cohort study – the National Survey of Health and Development. Adolescent affective symptoms were rated by teachers at ages 13 and 15 years: scores were summed and classified into three categories: mild or no, moderate and severe symptoms (1st–50th, 51st–90th and 91st–100th percentiles, respectively). Mortality data were obtained from national registry data up to age 68 years. Potential confounders were parental social class, childhood cognition and illness, and adolescent externalising behaviour.
Over the 53-year follow-up period, 12.2% (n = 472) of study members died. Severe adolescent affective symptoms were associated with an increased rate of mortality compared with those with mild or no symptoms (gender adjusted hazard ratio 1.76, 95% CI 1.33–2.33). This association was only partially attenuated after adjustment for potential confounders (fully adjusted hazard ratio 1.61, 95% CI 1.20–2.15). There was suggestive evidence of an association across multiple causes of death. Moderate symptoms were not associated with mortality.
Severe adolescent affective symptoms are associated with an increased rate of premature mortality over a 53-year follow-up period, independent of potential confounders. These findings underscore the importance of early mental health interventions.
High-quality evidence on morale in the mental health workforce is
To describe staff well-being and satisfaction in a multicentre UK
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The 'ethnic density hypothesis' is a proposition that members of ethnic minority groups may have better mental health when they live in areas with higher proportions of people of the same ethnicity. Investigations into this hypothesis have resulted in a complex and sometimes disparate literature.
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With 22 states now permitting the medical use of cannabis, and 11 states plus Washington, D.C., also having made adult-use of recreational pot lawful, the movement to legalize marijuana nationwide has clearly reached a turning point. Additional states, including New York and New Jersey, will address the issue this year as the presidential campaign unfolds. While legalization has so far been a peripheral issue—along with the opioid epidemic, which has killed more than 400,000 Americans—the wide range of proposals from the current field of Democratic candidates reflects a growing polarization between radical strategies and the go-slow approach favored by the Rosenthal Center.
In the progressive lane, Senator Bernie Sanders pledges to sign an executive order on his first day in the oval office directing the attorney general to declassify marijuana as a Schedule One drug, clearing the way for Congress to pass a bill to legalize the drug at the federal level. Next would come decriminalization and the expungement of past convictions. Senator Elizabeth Warren also wants to legalize pot, but would do so by appointing people who support legalization to lead the FDA, Department of Justice and the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and proceeding from there.
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Among the moderates, Joe Biden has flip-flopped from being an ardent marijuana opponent to grudgingly supporting some sort of legalization. This follows both the party's general drift in that direction and his disavowal of previous support for criminal justice bills with tough penalties for drug offenses. Biden would now let states set their own policies on legalization while enabling more research to better understand the drug's impact.
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And what if President Trump gets re-elected? In 2016, he said legalization should be left up to the states. But now there are suggestions Trump might take a stronger anti-pot stance to counter the more liberal Democratic proposals, depending of course on whom his opposing candidate might be.
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