text: Move Searching Alpha Beta Part 2 14. April 2009 newuser09876 Chess Bin Engine (4) Last time I discussed Min Max and the Alpha Beta algorithms. However you might have noticed that the algorithm I showed last time does not really tell you which of the available moves is the best, but rather which was the best score out of all the available moves. To figure out which resulting chess board is the best I have implemented another method called Alpha Beta Root. Alpha Beta Root is very similar to the regular Alpha Beta Method with the exception of keeping track of the best board found so far. Alpha Beta Root is also our entry method into searching; it calls the regular Alpha Beta method. You pass it a chess board and it returns Move Content containing the best move you can make. Alpha Beta Root does not also need to perform a Quiescence Search since it is already performed in the regular Alpha Beta method. The code below can be divided into 3 sections. Initial examination of what legal moves I can make and what their resulting score is. This is followed by a sort to give us the best chance of trying the best move first Initial 1 ply call of Alpha Beta to see if there is an instant check mate so we can exit. Regular Alpha Beta call. Before we get started we will need a helper struct to keep a list of our starting positions. internal struct ResultBoards { internal List<Board> Positions; } Now onto the main Alpha Beta Root Method: internal static MoveContent AlphaBetaRoot(Board examineBoard, byte depth) { int alpha = -400000000; const int beta = 400000000; Board bestBoard = new Board(short.MinValue); //We are going to store our result boards here ResultBoards succ = new ResultBoards { Positions = new List<Board>(30) }; for (byte x = 0; x < 64; x++) { Square sqr = examineBoard.Squares[x]; //Make sure there is a piece on the square if (sqr.Piece == null) continue; //Make sure the color is the same color as the one we are moving. if (sqr.Piece.PieceColor != examineBoard.WhoseMove) continue; //For each valid move for this piece foreach (byte dst in sqr.Piece.ValidMoves) { //We make copies of the board and move so that we can move it without effecting the parent board Board board = examineBoard.FastCopy(); //Make move so we can examine it Board.MovePiece(board, x, dst, ChessPieceType.Queen); //We Generate Valid Moves for Board PieceValidMoves.GenerateValidMoves(board); //Invalid Move if (board.WhiteCheck && examineBoard.WhoseMove == ChessPieceColor.White) { continue; } //Invalid Move if (board.BlackCheck && examineBoard.WhoseMove == ChessPieceColor.Black) { continue; } //We calculate the board score Evaluation.EvaluateBoardScore(board); //Invert Score to support Negamax board.Score = SideToMoveScore(board.Score, board.WhoseMove); succ.Positions.Add(board); } } succ.Positions.Sort(Sort); //Can I make an instant mate? foreach (Board pos in succ.Positions) { int value = -AlphaBeta(pos, 1, -beta, -alpha); if (value >= 32767) { return pos.LastMove; } } depth--; byte plyDepthReached = ModifyDepth(depth, succ.Positions.Count); int currentBoard = 0; alpha = -400000000; succ.Positions.Sort(Sort); foreach (Board pos in succ.Positions) { currentBoard++; int value = -AlphaBeta(pos, plyDepthReached, -beta, -alpha); pos.Score = value; //If value is greater then alpha this is the best board if (value > alpha) { alpha = value; bestBoard = new Board(pos); } } return bestBoard.LastMove; } The obvious question might be why do we do this? 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A Bot at a PokerStars TCOOP Final Table? Maybe.
Speculation in the poker community last week has it that a bot may have reached the heads-up portion of a PokerStars Turbo Championship of Online Poker (TCOOP). PokerStars claims that the player was a human, but evidence certainly makes things looks fishy.
A chat transcript from the tournament shows what happened when the two finalists, LuckBoxStami and IvanHaldi began to discuss a possible deal. The PokerStars chat administrator began by showing the two players what each would take home if the remaining prize pool was divided based on chip counts with $4,000 remaining on the table for the winner. It would have been a fairly even split, about $40,000 a piece.
It got weird, though, when LuckBoxStami agreed, by IvanHaldi did not respond. For nearly an hour, he remained silent and all efforts by PokerStars to reach him – via private chat and phone call – failed. All the while, LuckBoxStami expressed his feelings that his opponent was a bot and urged PokerStars to investigate (to the site's credit the admin said they would). Eventually, the tournament resumed and LuckBoxStami won in six hands. The fact that IvanHaldi did play those hands AND was active in another tournament at the same time has made people even more suspicious that he might be a bot.
A few days later, a PokerStars rep responded to the speculation on Two Plus Two, saying an investigation was conducted and the player was determined to be a human. Very few people believe the site, though.
Annette Obrestad Goes to Work for the Enemy
On Thursday, the Venetian Las Vegas announced that Annette Obrestad has been signed as the Sands Poker Room ambassador. Obrestad had hinted at the announcement earlier in the week, later tweeting, "Guys, its (sic) official! I'm now an ambassador for Venetian Poker. I'm SOOOO excited. I hope to give a lot of you a chance to play with me soon!"
That is all great for her, but the odd thing about all of this is that Obrestad is legendary in the poker world as an online poker phenom who began rising to prominence when she was only 15-years old. She started with freerolls and eventually moved on to real money play when she won cash in the free tourneys. She achieved great success online before even being old enough to be allowed to play and eventually became the first winner of the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event.
So why is this odd? Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire who has funded the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling and has made it his life mission to end online poker in the U.S., is the owner of the casino with which Obrestad is now associated. A woman who owes her fame and fortune to online poker is now representing a man who wants nobody to ever accomplish what she has again.
Global Poker League Players Will Not be Playing for Free
A couple weeks ago, the team names and managers for the Global Poker League were announced; this past week details as to player compensation have been revealed, courtesy of the player contract that is available on the GPL's website.
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The players can also earn money from marketing and sponsorship deals. Net revenue earned by a team from things like merchandising and licensing (generated by the actual team, not by the league) is divided between the team that generates it and the GPL. The GPL takes 70 percent of Net Team Revenue (unfortunately, but then again, without the league, there is no revenue) off the top. 15 percent of the Net Team Revenue is split evenly amongst the five team members and 5 percent goes to the team manager. The other 10 percent is divided amongst the other players in the league.
Players who bring a sponsor to the league will receive 15 percent of the net revenue from that sponsor in the contract's first year, 10 percent in the second year, and 5 percent in the third year.
Players who are not members of teams but are invited to participate in exhibition events will also receive the aforementioned $100 per hour wage. All event-related expenses such as travel and lodging will also be reimbursed by the GPL.
Poker Pros Report on Meeting with PokerStars About VIP Changes
Three poker pros – Dani Stern, Isaac Haxton, and Daniel Dvoress – recently met with PokerStars and Amaya reps at Amaya's Montreal offices to discuss the issues they and many in the poker community have with the VIP program changes that went into effect on January 1st.
To summarize the meeting, we'll skip right to what Stern wrote at the end of the report he posted on Two Plus Two. "We deeply regret that we are not bringing back any good news for the players," he said. "We tried our best to present both practical and ethical arguments against the SN/SNE cuts, but PokerStars is not willing to reconsider any of the changes."
Stern wrote, "….our highest priority was to address PokerStars' decision not to give the 2016 rewards they had promised to players earning SN and SNE statuses in 2015." PokerStars disagreed with the players that the site had an obligation to honor what the players saw as an agreement and has no intention to reverse any of the VIP changes.
The players did admit that PokerStars presented solid evidence that the "ecosystem" is broken and therefore changes to the site are needed, but the players disagreed that the VIP changes will do anything to help. They also felt that they were at a serious disadvantage in the day-long talks because PokerStars came armed with wheelbarrow loads of financials and other stats that the players had not seen before. The players only had minutes to look at the numbers and try to present their own arguments.
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Professor Martha Dragich recently participated in a discussion with National Book Award finalist, poet and attorney Monica Youn on Youn's new collection of poems, Blackacre, for an event hosted by the Law Library of Congress and the Library of Congress Poetry and Literature Center. The discussion was held at the library's home in the James Madison Memorial Building in Washington, D.C.
Professor Dragich led Youn in a discussion about how law and poetry inform each other. As Youn wrote for the Poetry Foundation, "'Blackacre' is a legal fiction, an imaginary landscape. Just as we use 'John Doe' for a hypothetical person, lawyers use 'Blackacre' as a placeholder term for a hypothetical plot of land. . . . [my poetry collection] also contains poems titled Whiteacre, Greenacre, etc. I think of each '____acre' as a landscape, a legacy — the allotment each of us is given to work with, whether that allotment is a place, a span of time, a work of art, a body, a destiny."
Professor Dragich has been a member of the faculty of the University of Missouri School of Law since 1993. She has taught a wide variety of courses, including Conflict of Laws, Federal Courts, Food Law and Policy, and Law and Literature. She led the development of the law school's One Read program in 2015 before retiring at the end of the 2015-2016 academic year.


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Monday, March 10, 2008
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The good people at Halloween on Amazon.com offer free shipping to people that spread the word through their blog about their stuff. So here we are. We got this for Ezra for Will's Star Wars birthday party on the 15th. Will it get here in time? We'll update later with pics.
**update** Julie R. just from Halloween just emailed me to say that my shipping has indeed been refunded and they look forward to serving me again in the future. Well, how do. Them's quick service. **end**
**update** It just arrived today, will post pictures tomorrow after the party **fin**
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Cool, that so cute!
- Tuesday, March 11, 2008 12:28:00 PM
soo prosh. i must squeeze him!
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text: Home > Advocacy > Statements Statement Before the Blood Products Advisory Committee Page ContentCurrent Considerations on Plasma for Further Manufacturing Obtained from Whole Blood Donors28 April 2011M. Allene Carr-Greer, Director, Regulatory Affairs on behalf of the AABB Interorganizational Plasma Task ForceThank you for the opportunity to provide input to this discussion today. This statement is presented on behalf of the AABB Interorganizational Plasma Task Force that welcomes this movement toward licensure of plasma for further manufacturing. Task Force membership includes representatives from AABB, American Red Cross, America's Blood Centers, Blood Centers of America, Blood Systems, Inc., Department of Defense, Hema-Quebec, Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association, and Manufacturers' Representatives from Baxter BioScience, Octapharma and CSL Plasma. Since 2002, members of the blood banking and plasma community have interacted with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in various venues in an effort to establish a pathway to licensure for the product (Recovered Plasma) that is currently distributed under short supply agreement. A formal proposal for Plasma for Further Manufacture was developed and presented to a workshop sponsored by FDA in 2004 and the subsequent docket for the development of plasma standards. The current task force revised the proposal in 2007, submitted it to a docket created for a proposed rule on blood components intended for transfusion or for further manufacturing use and presented it for the BPAC's consideration in 2009.Following the April 2009 BPAC meeting chair of the task force, Susan L. Wilkinson, communicated with Dr. Epstein to reiterate comments made at the meeting, that is to say that the framework presented by FDA provided the necessary regulatory pathway to allow for plasma that is not needed for transfusion to be sent for manufacture into other life-saving plasma products, and expressed concern regarding the complexity in some of the structure. Dr. Wilkinson further noted that the process for relabeling apheresis plasma originally collected for transfusion to products for further manufacturing appeared to be error prone. The Issue Summary published in preparation for this meeting describes the structure for a licensed product(s) rather than the current one that has minimal oversight in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The opportunity to manage these products through biologics license applications rather than contracts and short supply agreements is a great improvement and is appreciated. Should FDA develop a regulatory pathway, we wholeheartedly endorse the consideration for variances under 21 CFR 640.120 to allow blood establishments to implement the changes at a time prior to publication of final regulations. We do note several items that we believe would benefit from additional discussion and/or would facilitate implementation of this new regulatory pathway.FDA considerations include unidirectional labeling of the plasma product from use for transfusion to use for further manufacturing. The task force agrees that this is likely the predominant direction labeling would take. However, there are events that affect inventory management and could result in a deficit of transfusible product where the need could be filled by relabeling the plasma for further manufacturing to its original plasma for transfusion product name/code. This need could arise if the establishment loses the contents of a freezer through malfunction or disaster, or a hospital customer(s) has an unexpected need for large volumes of plasma for transfusion or therapeutic purposes. The age of the plasma and the freezing/storage conditions would have to be suitable for the transfusible plasma product for this to be allowed. Current CFR requirements for recordkeeping, and computer controls of these parameters exist. There is no biologic or scientific rationale not to allow bidirectional labeling of conforming plasma. Given the amount of time it takes to revise regulations once they are created it is unwise to create a barrier to effective inventory management by determining through regulation that labeling can occur in one direction, only. The proposal to differentiate the products for further manufacturing [Concurrent Plasma (CCP) and Component Plasma (CMP)] creates a dichotomy for two products that in reality are the same component. They are collected from donors qualified under the same set of regulations, processed and stored under the same conditions, and the products are used the same in transfusion practice. Blood establishments cannot collect stand-alone plasma from donors any more frequently than is allowed under the guidelines for infrequent plasmapheresis that have been in place since 1982. The European Union and others do not differentiate between apheresis plasma collections and creating two different products would lead to further disharmony with the EU. As there is no scientific or biologic basis for setting limits on when a product is converted to plasma for further manufacturing we reiterate our belief that it would be unwise to create a barrier to effective inventory management by arbitrarily assigning a waiting period before allowing a product to be relabeled. CMP is biologically the same product as CCP. The proposal to differentiate the products through use of labeling as CCP and CMP has also created a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) error prone process when apheresis Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) products need to be relabeled for further manufacturing. Figure 2 in the Issue Summary provides a visual of the products that could be collected manually or by automated methods, the amount of time involved before the product could be converted to a plasma for further manufacturing and what the product for further manufacturing would be called. When looking at the automated apheresis products it appears that the FFP product collected with a cellular product is called by a different name than the FFP product collected as a stand-alone product. But both products are labeled and placed in the freezer as apheresis FFP. This is true even for products labeled with ISBT-128. There is no information on the apheresis FFP label to note a difference between the two. Establishments will have to introduce additional computer controls or reports to ensure that a stand-alone plasma is not relabeled prior to expiration. The inherent GMP challenges in this proposal are an additional reason it is best to have one product name for plasma for further manufacturing. Language from the European Pharmacopoeia concerning Factor VIII levels for plasma used to make labile products was cited in the Issue Summary and a parenthetical statement was added reflecting indecision about frequency of the testing and which establishment should perform the testing. This text does not reflect mandatory requirements of the EP and is variably applied by the fractionators. Recent conversation within the task force (including representation from fractionators) indicates that this test, intended to demonstrate adequate quality of the starting material for fractionation, could either be done by the blood establishment or by the fractionator as part of the in-process quality control on starting pools for fractionation. Responsibility for testing should be left to the fractionator to define in the contract with the blood center. We note that blood establishments do not perform Factor VIII levels on Fresh Frozen Plasma or Plasma Frozen Within 24 Hours After Phlebotomy. Factor VIII levels are performed for purposes of quality control on Cryoprecipitated AHF manufacturing and these data are/have been presented here today.Freezing at -20 C will require modifications for some establishments and sufficient time should be allowed in the implementation of any new product standards for establishments to make the modifications. As a comment, we note that FFP collections at mobile sites are primarily constrained due to the need to get the product into the freezer within the timelines required by the directions for use for the blood collection, processing, and storage system.Again, we thank you for the opportunity to participate in the discussion. I would like to emphasize that the comments today are intended to facilitate implementation of this new regulatory pathway. The task force appreciates the time that has been spent moving this issue forward and we look forward to having this licensed product(s) for further manufacturing.


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Honda Scoopy
Scoopy is the most modern and popular motorbike at the moment. Despite a high price, they're proving to be a hit. Honda Scoopy has many advantages - mostly its sleek appearance and comfort. It not only has many styles of colour, but will save you money when it comes to petrol costs. It's different from other models for its style and power – some even say it's like a beautiful women. It uses the DEF system, which has very strong power. Love riding through Phnom Penh in fashion? This is the bike for you.
Ripley's Believe it or Not
This is a franchise, founded by Robert Ripley, which looks at bizarre events and items so strange and unusual that readers might question the claims. The Believe It or Not panel proved popular and was later adapted into a wide variety of productions, including radio, television, comic books, a chain of museums and a book series. The Ripley collection includes 20,000 photographs, 30,000 artifacts and more than 100,000 cartoon panels. With 80-plus attractions, the Orlando-based Ripley Entertainment, a division of the Jim Pattison Group, is a global company with an annual attendance of more than 12 million guests.
Pivothead camera glasses
Pivothead's product line consists of four models: Aurora, Durango, Moab and Recon. Each one sports a distinct exterior appearance. Designed for point of view recording during action sports, the frames are all lightweight and impact-resistant, so the glasses never get in the way – whether you're biking down a trail, climbing up a cliff or base-jumping off a tree to a swamp filled with crocodiles.
Wi-Fi Plant Sensor
The Wi-Fi Plant Sensor looks like the smashing end of a golf club with a short rod (around 6 inches or so) which you jam into the soil next to your plant. When set up, it keeps a real-time reading of soil moisture, air temperature and light intensity in the area – the data is then sent to your home network and picked up by Koubachi's application. The application will take care of the calculations and recommendations, telling you whether the plant requires watering, misting or fertilization. Since the sensor isn't weather-proof, it can only be used for indoor plants, but it will work on practically any type of soil.
Fader highlight markers
With the Fader, you can mark your books the way you've always done, highlighting every passage or fact that you want to pay extra attention to. The yellow colour markings will stay on for later reference, gradually lightening until it fully disappears after five months. Do note that there's no way to hasten the ink's disappearance, so don't go marking books you borrow from classmates! The actual marker looks like a standard highlighter. It features a plastic body and plastic lid, with a brushed metal clip on the non-writing end. Of course, this is the early prototype design, so it could look totally different by the time production rolls around. Either way, the disappearing ink is the main selling point.


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I want to know how you felt you'd better alone walk without me in this cold ass world we both decided to pretend to not even exist.
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Lips tied could sink ships too
It's evening here but tell me again what's wrong with this setting.
I haven't many formal friends and they say the company you keep spells you
Most things I mean to say I never really say, actually. Sometimes I fear I'm reckless. Talking to fam the other months I realised women are just anything and sayed I'd post it.
You take a girl this lively and make her your's (no offense, Princess) (and thank you Trump) she'll cuff you. She'll love you even only however because you're at your very best then. Everything that happens next could be elves and other things SanDisk casually gabs about ..so don't mistake love for content. Girls are all the same.. they want you all the time until you forget to be who they saw in you to begin with.
Say you woke up a bird. Your two immediate reactions being jumping and figuring out you could jump or jumping and not actually flying but rather plummeting to your very own demise and not having to complete writing; thighs. But I'm alive now so I'll write it as long as I am still.
Hoo Ha
She seats next to my other crush reading a book that reads – Life Without Meaning. A bit groggy but still a 9 so I keep staring for at least a full minute in absolute awe and pre-erection up until she picks her nose.
This picture is important.
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My girl loves me, but again.. we both know Koreans over animations could definately do better. Morty could get caught and again I'd rather want to process what happens next. Not enough sense, but ain't that a feed?
Free write
I can relate to perhaps half the eagerness we all felt when MTN messages popped in saying Kawesii's killer had been found ..alocated actually, on his way back to Congo. I seem so sure since chances are I could have sold the same guy stouts days just earlier.


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Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction affects millions of men. The term "impotence" has traditionally been used to signify the inability of the male to attain and maintain erection of the penis sufficient to permit satisfactory sexual intercourse. However, this term has been superseded by the more precise term "erectile dysfunction", which is used to denote the inability of the male to achieve an erect penis as part of the overall multifaceted process of male sexual function; hence, impotence is a part of erectile dysfunction. For simplification, we will use the term "impotence" as though it were synonymous with erectile dysfunction.
There are two types of impotence: total and partial. Total impotence is where the man is unable to achieve an erection during any sexual activity. This is generally the result of damage to the sex organs by traumatic events at an early age. Partial impotence is where the man may have success infrequently, or may only achieve a partial erection, or may only be impotent in certain circumstances.
There is enormous pressure on a man to 'perform' during sexual intimacy, and the impotent male often feels as if he is a failure. A vicious cycle can be produced, since psychological stress will prevent an adequate erection, which in turn creates a great deal of anxiety. It is important to know that many men suffer from transient episodes of impotence at some point in their lives. This is normal. Unless the impotence is chronic or worsening in frequency or degree, don't worry. On the other hand, there is no need to suffer endlessly as treatment may be of help. Only you can tell, but if it is affecting your relationship on anything other than an occasional basis, then get help.
Impotence is not a disease in itself, but the result of some other malady. Men suffering from impotence can be separated into one of four groups: physical, psychological, physical & psychological, and unknown.
Physical Factors
This form usually develops gradually over time and is strictly the cause of problems with how your body is functioning, or to chemicals you are ingestin (such as those experienced due to the Effects of Drugs & Alcohol). A normal erection requires the co-ordination of many events. If the nerves to the penis are disrupted, a man cannot start an erection. If there is not enough blood flowing to the penis, it will not be rigid. If blood leaves the penis too rapidly, the erection cannot be maintained. Some physical conditions associated with impotence are:
- Heart disease
- Vascular diseases
- Diabetes
- Multiple sclerosis
- Alcoholism
- Smoking
- Abdominal surgery
- Spinal cord or nerve damage
- Low hormone levels
- A side effect of some prescription drugs, narcotics, and
Psychological Factors
Psychological impotence usually has a very sudden onset and is the result of mental conditions where the man is unable to concentrate on sexual activities. Some things that can lead to this form of dysfunction are:
- Excessive stress concerning finances, work, life, etc.
- Relationship woes
- Depression
- Anxiety about perceived inadequate sexual performance
- Other psychiatric conditions
Physical & Psychological Factors
Just like it sounds, the man fitting into this category is suffering from a combination of both physical and psychological causes of erectile failure.
In the vast majority of cases, there is a cause of impotence that can be determined. Only a small percentage of men suffer impotence of which the cause cannot be determined.
Erectile dysfunction can usually be treated successfully, so there is no reason that most man suffering from this condition may not enjoy a fulfilling and intimate relationship with their partner.
Once a cause has been established, a treatment program can be initiated. Because there are often several reasons contributing to a man's impotence, a combination of treatments is usually adopted. Treatments available are:
- Changing prescription medication if it is determined to be the cause
- External vacuum devices
- Intracavernous injections
- Hormone therapy
- Oral medications, (e.g. Viagra, Cialis, Yohimbine, etc.)
- Psychotherapy and counselling
- Penile prosthetic implants
- Improving sleep and relaxation (most common cause in middle-aged men is
If you believe you may be suffering from erectile dysfunction please contact a medical professional immediately. A physician will be able to properly inform & treat you with available options, or refer you for Sex Therapy where you can get a specialist diagnosis of your condition.


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"Arch Linux, a lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple."
Thats statement is so full of shit!
It is noting but a terror to install, even if you downloaded the iso and 'burnt' it to a usb key, you have fuck all chance of installing on a host system without downloading everything again. As of August, Arch has dropped theit automated install (Arch Installation Framework), forcing users to go back in into the dark ages of fdisk and parted...
And to add insult to injury, if you do not have a internet connection, you cannot install.
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Why it Pays to Run Your Company Democratically
Fenton founded WorldBlu in 1997 with the intention of studying the principles of workplace democracy, and creating a scorecard for measuring those principles and their effect in companies worldwide. Her big goal is to "see 1 billion people working in free and democratic workplaces." That may sound a little hippie dippy to you, but what Fenton has discovered over the years is that when companies really do practice democratic principles at work (and that doesn't involve voting on every little thing, just fyi), it has a direct impact on the bottom line. She shared a few thoughts with us on the benefits of workplace democracy.
- Democratic companies appeal to the growing GenY workforce. "We've moved from the industrial age to the information age, " says Fenton. "But I also think we've moved from the information age to the Democratic age, and that's because of social media. The message is 'power to the people,' which reinforces the worth of individuals. People realize at a younger age that they are important and that they don't have to wait 20 to 30 years to have a voice. So they want to work in an environment where they're valued." A great example, says Fenton, is Groupon, where the average age of an employee is 26.
- Workplace democracy can get you through tough times. Being open with your employees can help you solve what may seem to be insurmountable business problems. For instance, says Fenton, HCL Technologies, a software development and outsourcing company based in Noida, India, was faced with the dilemma of either finding $100 million in cost savings, or laying off employees during the recession. CEO Vineet Nayar, whose motto is "employees first, customers second," went to his 80,000 employees and explained the company's financial troubles. Employees came up with 76 ideas to save the company $260 million. "No one was laid off," says Fenton. "And since then the company has tripled its revenue and doubled its market cap."
- Democracy can help grow your company. According to Fenton, I Love Rewards, a Toronto-based employee rewards and recognition company, increased billings by 108% during the recession. "They attribute that to their democratic culture," she says. "They have a vision document that is constantly updated by employees, their board of directors, and their clients. When they wanted to expand to San Francisco, they were concerned about maintaining their democratic culture. And so they created a committee of new and more tenured employees to make sure that the company remain true to its values."
Further reading:
Should "Democracy Now" Be Your Company's Mantra?
A Third of Your Employees Want to Quit. Here's How to Keep Them.
GenY: Employees From Hell or Your Best Secret Weapon?
Photo courtesy of Traci Fenton.


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January 16, 2009
More Sydney Goodness - Updated!
And here, courtesy of krrustygym, is Cui Jie's 16.10 beam routine from the all-around competition. Yep, she hit the roundoff-whip combo all right!
We don't know about you, but we're very excited about this new crop of Chinese girls. They're just beautiful. China just keeps on producing these stunning gymnasts...
7 comments:
- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 2:38 PM
Can I ask- are these routines being judged with the new code of points- if they are it makes Cui Jie's beam score even more outstanding, to have that huge difficulty even in the new code.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Anyone know Jie's A-score?ReplyDelete
Anonymous 1, two people left comments on our first AYOF post to the effect that the AYOF competitions were still being judged with the old code. We don't know why they're still using the old code, but we have no doubt they are, because you couldn't possibly get a 16 for a routine like that under the new code. These are all old-code scores.ReplyDelete
Anonymous 2, sorry, no. :)
- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Her A score looks like 7.0. It could have been 7.1 if her sheep jump got connected.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 5:42 AM
I agree that these girls have excellent technique, but to be critical there hasn't been a lot of variety in terms of skill selection, style and even choreography/ rhythm from the Chinese girls over the last quad. Tumbling skills hardly get harder than whips/ layouts (those are indeed superb whips; Deng Linlin's is a superb layout :P) and I can only think of the one tucked full. Those head-back leaps are beautiful though!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 7:46 AM
These girls are like coming out of some Chinese gymnast assemblying line.:) They all have textbook techniques and exquisite forms.ReplyDelete
We agree the Chinese could be a bit more adventurous in terms of skill selection (they do seem to do the same skills over and over again), but frankly, we think this is less of a problem on beam than it is on bars. Also, in our opinion it is largely offset by the way they perform their sets of near-compulsory elements. When somebody like Tan Sixin works the beam, we are enchanted, even though her actual skills aren't that special. There's just something about her that says class. We're very excited about her.ReplyDelete
We look forward to seeing whether the new code will induce the Chinese to get a bit more creative choreographywise.


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incandescent bulb: A light bulb that contains a filament which is heated until it glows and produces light. Incandescent bulbs have been the most common light bulb for many years.
hybrid vehicle: A vehicle that is powered by a gas-fueled engine and one or more electric motors. The electric motors draw their power from a battery, which is usually charged using excess energy from braking.
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Naira Marley – Issa Goal Ft. Olamide x Lil Kesh
Naira Marley is World Cup ready on 'Issa Goal'.
The track which features Olamide and Lil Kesh is surely going to be played in the Super Eagles locker room before every match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
You better believe that every African player will be doing the Shaku Shaku after scoring a goal.


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Wilderness Leg Warmers
The Wilderness Leg Warmers have a subtle wavy design to them and are worked mainly in back loops only to create a nice texture. The pattern uses only basic stitches and you'll be pleasantly surprised by how quickly you can whip up a pair!
They can be made with ribbon at the top for a cute, delicate added touch if you'd like, or it's easy to skip that if ribbon isn't your thing! I also show how to add elastic thread to help keep them from falling down.
- Worsted weight yarn (light worsted works best): approximately 430 (500, 580) yards
- US Size H (5mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
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Yarn used in examples: Lion Brand Amazing in Rainforest (green) and Cobblestone (brown)
Small (Medium, Large)
Length: 19 (20, 21)", Circumference: 12 (14, 16)"
ch, sc, dc, sl st, invisible join
You are welcome and encouraged to sell any items you make using this pattern! All I ask is that when selling online, please credit Julie King / Gleeful Things & provide a link to www.gleefulthings.com.
You may NOT sell the pattern, share or distribute it in any form, repost it online, or alter it to claim it as your own (this includes charts & translations to other languages).
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Strada TC Evo rally project #3 – HPI SUBARU Impreza WRC '98 body
Strada TC Evo rally project #2 – rims & tires
Boomracing KRAIT Venomous beadlock rims
Maverick Strada TC Evo rally project #1
When we first started our adventure with rally RC, we chose Tamiya TT01 – as it was cheap (and on sale 😉 ) and we only wanted to check, if it's gonna be fun. It was 🙂 That's why we've decided to build another rig, also on a budget, but a bit different. Our choice was Maverick Strada TC Evo. It is a touring car, so we had to make some adjustment, to change it into a rally rig. One of the most important things in rally is ground clearance. As you can see on these pictures, it's not spectacular (11mm), but there is an easy way, to change that. It is as easy as cutting out 6 pieces of plastic – 4 tabs, that look as if they were asking to be cut off 😉 (they are part of the floor, right under the suspension arms). There is 2…
Maverick Strada TC Evo – our new project!
New year – new project! 🙂 This time we are planning to change a budget touring rig, that Maverick Strada TC Evo is, into something different 😉 As you can see, there was more in the package from Maverick RC / HPI Racing, than only the car – we'll talk about it on different ocassion 😉 Let's focus on Strada only 🙂 When we say budget, we mean budget – for a fair amount of money, you get a Ready-To-Run car – with radio, battery and charger. And it's waterproof, too 🙂 Why did we choose Strada? Because when you put it next to RCs from other companies (from the same level, of course), it wins in price-to-quality/equipment comparison. A few examples: ball bearings instead of plastic bushing aluminium driveshaft steal dogbones fully adjustable suspension linkages and servo links oil-filled shocks (very smooth and nice if I may say so…


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It's a proud day for Canada. Two of the country's biggest musical artists have come together for a special remix of Drake's hit 'One Dance.'
Collaborating on the track makes perfect sense considering that it continues to be a major sensation: It not only claimed the number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 charts last week, it's been steadily holding it down. Surprisingly, 'One Dance' is the first Drake song to snag the spot.
Bieber teased out that the new version was coming on Friday with a patriotic tweet of the Canadian flag and tagging Drake and the rapper's OVO Radio.
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If you liked Drake's original version and you're also a Justin Bieber fan, get ready, this is about to become your song of the summer:
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And rained.
And rained.
We accidentally parked in the parking area that was quite a trek to the covered area. We had 3 umbrellas for the 4 of us, and I made the mistake of wearing my "nice" shoes. But I carried Beatrice, so we were ok. It wasn't so bad walking there, because it was only raining, not dumping (yet). The party was fun, including candy, yummy cake, brownies, and a piñata. At the end of the party, it the dumping rain arrived. I was too tired to carry Bea, and Sebastian just wanted to walk in the grass (without an umbrella), which I foolishly conceded to. We trekked back to the car, getting totally soaked. It was so wet that it was dripping inside my umbrella. It was so wet that water had soaked my orthotics. I wish the story ended there, but it actually gets better. We piled into the car, forgetting that there is a leak in the passenger door, so Sebastian stepped into a lake of water. I shut the door, and then our wet shoes, wet hair and wet clothes started fogging up the windows. Unfortunately, 1983 VW Bugs don't come with air-conditioning and it was getting pretty steamy. I used the flannel rag that I keep in the car to wipe off the windows, but then my glasses started fogging up. I decided that we just had to go, and the good thing is that usually the traffic tends to lighten up when the torrential rain comes. We crept along at about 20 kilometers and hour, but missed our turn and ended up going the "long-cut" as I like to call it. I am good at taking the scenic routes. The flannel rag got soaked, so I had to take off my shirt (I had a tank top on underneath, don't worry) to wipe off the window. Forty five minutes later, we made it home.
And finally today, 5 days later, I think that Sebastian's shoes are almost dry!


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In a bad economy, college students and recent grads need to try everything they can to land a job or internship. One often-overlooked resource is the world of professional associations.
These organizations exist to support, educate and provide resources for professionals in a particular industry or profession.
Some are really small and others are as huge as corporations. Some are full of young members and others could use some fresh faces. Some are super active and some only meet occasionally.
Do Your Homework
This means you have to do your research (check out the American Society of Association Executives, the professional association for associations) and ask your professors which associations they think are worthwhile.
Note that professional association memberships can be expensive, so always ask for student or young professional rates when you join.
What can a professional association do for you? Here are some suggestions:
"Professionalize" your resume. Membership in a professional association is a seal of approval in many fields. It shows that you understand the importance of professional networking and you're an invested member of the career field you'd like to join.
Membership also allows you to "graduate" from looking like a student on your resume to looking like a professional (think of the different message it sends to list membership in the Undergraduate Human Resources Club at your school versus membership in the Society for Human Resource Management, the leading association in that field).
Make networking easier. It can be weird and scary to reach out to strangers and ask for help with your job search. As a member of a professional association, that difficulty is eased through events where networking is actively encouraged.
Many associations also offer formal mentoring programs, LinkedIn groups, Facebook pages, listservs and job boards to facilitate member networking.
Will established professional association members want to network with students and recent grads? According to Certified Association Executive Matthew D'Uva, the answer is an emphatic yes.
"Fellow association members are usually happy to help students in their ranks," says D'Uva, who is president of SOCAP (Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals) International. "I encourage proactivity. If you know what you want to do, call the organization and say, 'I've just joined and I'd like to find a mentor or volunteer to serve on a committee.' Lots of organizations also have membership directories.
"If you use the directory to reach out to someone, identify yourself as a fellow member and have clear questions," D'Uva continued. "I would not directly job hunt that way, but if you legitimately want to learn more about the profession and do informational interviews, people will be happy to offer some advice. Use the organization name as a way to open a door."
Increase industry knowledge. One of my biggest recommendations to job seekers is to learn as much as you can about the industries and companies you want to join. Professional associations can help you do this.
They provide access to exclusive industry publications, databases of company information, news about legislative issues affecting the field and salary studies that help you discover the compensation and benefits you might expect from certain jobs. When you join an association, be sure to subscribe to all of its online and offline publications and news alerts to be fully informed.
If you're not yet sure what industry or profession you want to join, you can still get value from association membership. Try joining (or just reading the websites of) a few organizations in fields that interest you. This will give you a chance to learn more about the field, attend a few events, meet some people and discover if that particular industry might be a good choice for you.
Provide relocation opportunities. According to D'Uva, another value of associations is the exposure to people beyond your local area. "We have members who represent companies from across the country and around the world," he says. "This allows you to develop networks for wherever you might be interested in moving."
Offer job opportunities in the association world. Don't forget about opportunities to work for a professional association—they are a big employer segment in every state across the country.
Association management is "a very underreported profession," says D'Uva, who recommends the field to recent college grads. "I think it's a really great place for someone just out of college. You're not pigeonholed to do one thing. A lot of associations are run by relatively small staffs, so as an entry-level person you have the opportunity to be exposed to a wide variety of tasks, and your responsibilities can grow exponentially.
"You are involved in discussions with an industry's thought leaders and you are the person that is working to execute and put into reality the aspirations of that group. It is a very rich and rewarding career."
To learn more about professional associations and jobs in the association world, check out www.asaecenter.org.


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I really don't enjoy reading, like at all, so my husband thought it was kind of strange when I gave him a list of books I wanted for Christmas. But there is a huge difference between novels and interior design books with pretty pictures and a few words. I, of course, asked for the latter. I love interior design books. I love all the inspiration packed inside the beautifully designed covers. I feel like books are great accessories in a space and help to add a personal touch.
I also picked up this cute little hippo last week at Target. I've mentioned it before, but I am really loving Target's home collection right now. I consider it quite the accomplishment that this cute little guy is only thing I have taken home... so far.


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Metallic Green Bee (Agapostemon texanus)
|Hymenoptera (hy-men-OP-ter-a) (Info)
|texanus (teks-SAY-nus) (Info)
This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Members' Notes:
On Jun 16, 2017, Soberenee from Ludowici, GA wrote:
Just had one of these things pop..or sting as you say.. and i am in Ludowici Georgia. I have a picture of it...poor thing is dying
On Jul 12, 2011, jlo809903 from Howell, MI wrote:
I live in Michigan and we have them here. It stung/bite which ever they do on the back twice. It was still alive after, and it was as big as a honey bee. And yes it hurts!
On Jul 7, 2010, jeremy_24 from Augusta, ME wrote:
yes they do i was having a bbq in my back yard and my girls and my friends little girl were playing in the pool my friends little girl stated crying we ask what happen the girls said she was stung by green bee i went over to see it was green and it was a bee and trust me it was a green bee if you have any info on them let me know thank you
On Jul 8, 2009, freakygreenbees from Waterbury, CT wrote:
YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!! these bees do sting or bite. i just want 2 know which 1 they do. this girl @ camp was stung or bitten but idk which 1. so if u know what they do leave a coment and let me know, and don't say neither! cuz they do! and yes the green bees r freaky!
On Apr 20, 2009, Malus2006 from Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) wrote:
Despite its species name, it is found over a large amount of North America from Canada down to Texas and Florida - may be one of the most common bee species you see pollinating flowers in summer - they are much smaller compare to honey bees, maybe 1/4 inches or smaller - they don't sting or bite. Will pollinate a wide range of flowers, mostly smaller kinds - will try to add details later about flowers they prefers the most. Are attracted to opaque plastic covers, had lots die along with other bug species when got under plastic covering outside chair covers.


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Would suck to buy that house and then send your kids all the way out to Chapel or Winward or some shit.
If they're gonna go to a school in MFH, might as well just do cop 3br in MFH. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978392&forum_id=2#36065908)
You could always call a cab for easy MFH access, but it's 10x better with uber. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978392&forum_id=2#36065920)


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|Total Revenue Increase ↑ 6.38%
|Conversion Rate ↑ 7%
|AVG Order Value ↑ 2%
|Compared against control group (November 2014)
Mobly is the largest online furniture and home furnishings store in Brazil, with over six million visitors per month. Focused on offering quality designer products at affordable prices, Mobly has mastered the challenging logistics and inventory landscape in Brazil, offering over 80,000 SKUs - the largest assortment of products in their market.
Mobly has succeeded in attracting a large number of customers who've never purchased such items online before.
Mobly prides itself on providing a comfortable and pleasant shopping experience that's also fast and intuitive.
After establishing their market leadership and a healthy base of traffic, Mobly's challenge was to turn a larger proportion of their visitors into customers – to increase their conversion rate.
In an effort to increase their conversion rates, Mobly knew they had to provide an amazing shopping experience for their visitors.
That's when they stumbled upon Granify.
"We ended up trying Granify because testing it did not involve any risk and it was quite easy to implement."– Felipe Brasileiro, Director of Marketing at Mobly
After integrating with Granify, Mobly was able to predict which shoppers weren't going to purchase and change their mind while they were still on the site.
Specifically, Mobly was able to predict and influence shoppers that were:
· Unfamiliar with their brand
· Unfamiliar with buying furniture online
· Looking to find opinions of others similar to them
· Concerned about buyer's remorse / making the wrong choice
· Lost and couldn't find the product they were looking for
· Stuck in "paralysis by analysis" given the large selection of alternatives
Mobly's traffic was randomly divided into two groups; the Baseline Group and Granify Group. The Baseline Group ran in parallel to account for any external variable changes. Shoppers in the Granify group were eligible to receive targeted stimuli to increase their probability of purchasing if their behaviour indicated patterns resembling a non-buyer. Granify only triggered messages if it knew what was preventing the purchase.
By showing the right message to the right shopper at the right time (and in the right format), and subsequently overcoming their objections to purchasing, Granify was able to increase Mobly's entire revenue by 6.38% by touching only a small percentage of shoppers (as of November 2014).
"As a performance-driven marketing team, we think it is always great to see the conversion rate going up. Granify is able to tackle opportunities in real time in a granularity level that we can't even reach. So it's a perfect complement for our efforts as conversion rate optimizers."– Felipe Brasileiro, Director of Marketing at Mobly
- ↑ Total Revenue increased 6.38%
Granify vs. Baseline
- ↑ Conversion Rate increased 7%
- ↑ Average Order Value increased 2%
- ↑ Revenue per Shopper increased 9%
Message Shown vs. Not Shown
- ↑ Conversion Rate increased 70.89%
"I would certainly recommend Granify to others (I have already recommended it to other companies in the same group). Mainly because it has brought us great results in terms of conversion rate optimization."– Felipe Brasileiro, Director of Marketing at Mobly
Granify increases retailers' revenue by converting online shoppers that wouldn't otherwise purchase and increasing the spend of those who would.


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A majority of the reviews for Ultrasurf on CNET.com tend to be positive as of 2015, but there are mixed and negative reviews as well. Many people rate the software as fast and easy to use, while others complain of the lack of options.
The reviews for Ultrasurf are mixed. As of November 2015, this software has an editors' rating of 2.5 out of five and a user rating of 3.5 out of five on CNET.com. Many reviewers on the website found this software straightforward and requiring low amounts of system resources to run. Most reviewers state that for a free software, Ultrasurf is effective at unblocking sites. One reviewer notes that the IP addresses may not be completely anonymous.


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Joshua Jackson returns to TV tonight as Peter Bishop on the new Fox show Fringe.
Yes, he's aware that people may be checking out the J.J. Abrams science-tinged mystery series to see if there are any similarities with another TV character Joshua played, whose name also starts with the letter P. But he's not letting it faze him.
"I wasn't really too worried about coming back and being labeled as Pacey or as that guy from Dawson's Creek because that's really an actor's job," says Joshua of creating a brand new character.
"If I get labeled as that, it's probably because I'm not good enough to define myself as something else."
Well, there is one thing Joshua's alter egos have in common: effortlessly tossing off a witty one liner!
"Obviously, there's the Pacey association as well, but I generally like characters like that," Joshua shared at the Fringe Premiere party in New York City, adding that playing a character that was too serious would "drive me crazy."
"The show's scenarios are so absurd… the drama would lose its edge if you weren't drawing a little bit against it."
Sounds like there is a little bit Pacey in Peter after all, which is fine by me.
In the end, it's 100 percent Joshua, back on TV where he belongs.
Fringe premieres Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. on Fox.
POST SCRIPT. Props to the brilliant PR person who put together the Fringe screener kit and included a tape recorder. What reporter doesn't like a backup digital, just in case?


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Howl and Sophie are getting married and are going through the good times and the bad when you confess you love someone and are ready to hang on to them no matter what happens.
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When Chahiro and her friend from the States, Lindsey, take a step too far, what adventure will happen?
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Chihiro finds herself mysteriously back at the entrance to the spirit world. She can't possibly turn back without seeing Haku, but once there can she possibly bear to leave him again, even if it is to return to her family. Please RXR...it's my first fanfic.
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Love this lady! Original image here.
This weekend I am going to work on getting a few lists organized and then hopefully I can finish up my shopping in the next couple of weeks.
Hubs' stocking usually takes the longest...
As a reward, I am heading off to make that amaze-balls looking popcorn from the earlier post this week.
I deserve it.
Have a fabulous Friday night.


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Where did that weekend go?
I hope you had a wonderful one.
All my teams lost.
(There, there now)
I went for a walk on Saturday.
I just kept walking and walking.
The homes in our area are gorgeous
so I thought I'd share some pictures
of my faves.
My iPhone doesn't do any justice
but you will get the basic idea.
Landscaping is where my heart is.
I love a groomed yard.
I have reached the stage of life
where I'd rather higher a landscaper.
Not sure if you can see the apples in the tree.
It was covered a few weeks ago.
When I first got married many, many moons ago,
I wanted a brick house.
Our first home was brick so...
been there, done that.
This one is pretty with a mixture of textures.
This one is my favorite.
You can't see the huge front porch trimmed in white.
How about those stained garage doors.
Did you count them?
Yes! 4 garage doors.
I should have taken a better picture
but when you are out walking,
you don't want people to think
you are stalking the neighborhood.
What is your favorite style of home?
I can adapt wherever I live
I believe Kansas has the
most gorgeous homes.
I just kept walking and walking and before I knew it,
I had walked 2 hours.
I did stop at a garage sale.
No mun, no fun.
I took this picture for Mom.
I was thinking this would be nice
around her tree.
She recently picked up a cart
just like that from a garage sale.
My walk ended up with my honey
tracking me down and giving me a ride.
Thank goodness!


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Sports Travel Insurance
Travelling baseball and softball teams (including Great Britain national teams) should ensure that they have adequate sports travel insurance in place when taking place in competition overseas. This is an additional cover that is not provided through the usual BBF and BSF public liability and personal accident policies.
Trip managers can choose to either organise group travel insurance for the whole team or ensure that team members obtain cover individually. The advantages of a group policy are that it ensures every team member is insured to the same level and it would allow for the whole team to travel back in the case of injuries or illnesses rather than only the individual concerned. It might also enable you to secure a reduced rate per person by buying in bulk.
If asking individuals to obtain their own cover, please make sure that they each understand the level that is required.
Key criteria to look for in a policy:
- Check that the policy covers taking part in baseball and softball in organised competition and tournaments; some insurers will only cover 'casual' play.
- Cover should include medical expenses as well as simply compensation for an injury. For example, an accident that occurs in the USA could result in expensive medical and repatriation bills.
- Compensation for the value of sports equipment if lost, stolen or damaged. Enhanced cover might include emergency hire of replacement equipment.
- If in doubt, ask the insurer to provide written confirmation of what is covered so that you can be sure it covers your specific needs before buying.
BSUK has identified two companies that provide suitable cover for baseball and softball teams (see links below). Others might be available so it might be worth shopping around but please ensure that they meet the criteria above.
PS Sports Quote
"Specific travel insurance for your sporting and activity holidays, PS Sports Travel insurance covers a wide range of sports and gives you peace of mind and protection, even while participating in your sport.
"Key features include:
• Personal belongings and and activity equipment up to £10,000
• Cancellation or curtailment of your trip up to £10,000
• £10 million medical expenses
• UK, European and worldwide options available."
For a quote, please visit the Perkins Slade website.
Protectivity Insurance
"Sports Travel insurance will provide cover for the whole time that you are on a trip away from home. It will cover you for any general travel issues, plus any issues related to the chosen sport(s). Policies can be Single trip or Annual multi-trip. There are three levels of cover available to choose from which allow you to select how much cover you require for cancellation, baggage, sports equipment, etc."
For a quote please click the link below: